Issue 1,133 Friday 3rd May 2024

The West Melton Rugby Club isquietlyproudthatitnowhas twoWestyplayersinthe2024

Black Ferns squad. Lucy Jenkins’ 2023 contract was renewedfor2024andHannah King recently received herfirst call-upforthisyear’ssquad.

At just 20, Hannah is making her mark in the world of women’s rugby. She is one of five new players selected for thesquadsecuringherfirstfull -timeBlackFernscontract.

Shifting north to Wellington to pursue Super Rugby for the season has paid dividends for the Hurricanes Poua first

five-eighth. She made the shift, after two consecutive Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) seasons with Canterbury where she thrivedintheHurricanesPoua environment. In her debut season, she was a standout and was awarded most promising FPC player of the year alongside Atalana Lolohea.Hannahsooncaught the eyes of Black Ferns selectors during this year’s Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competition.

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Give her breakfast in bed Give her in bed

Create a special menu for Mum to choose what she would like for breakfast, don’t forget to bring her some flowers from the garden too.

Spend some time with her Spend some time with her Spend time her Spend time her Take a walk on the beach together or visit your local museum or art gallery...

Plan a movie night a movie night

Play Mum’s favourite movie,make some popcorn & settle in

Give her a massage a

Use a delicious smelling oil and give her a foot or hand massage...

Give her the day off Give her the day off Give the day Give the day do all her chores for her vacuuming, gardening washing, ironing, & cooking...

Bake her a cake Bake her a cake And ice it with a special ‘I love you” message.

Wash & vacuum her car & her Don’t forget to leave a special note or some chocolates on the seat for her to find.

MALVERN COMMEMORATES ANZAC

ANZAC services were held throughout the district with good local support to remember those who fought and died for their country and toacknowledgethosewhostill serve.

This year was the first service since 2018 for Greendale residents, when they commemorated 100 years

sincetheendofthewar. Alargegroupgatheredinfront of the memorial gates at the Greendale Domain. The memorial is different to other warmemorialsasitlistsallthe men and women who left Greendale to fight overseas, notjustthosewhodied. The gathering was reminded by Councillor Lydia Gliddon

that peace in our world is so important, and she spoke of many who are still fighting, striving to find that peace. Lt. Col. Grant McMillan read all the names on the Memorial gates elaborating on their role – a very long list from a small community.

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Greendale ANZAC service with Hannah reading the Red Poppy Anzac poem.

Photo: Ruth Warren

Darfield ANZAC Memorial Service.

Photo: Kathryn Taylor, captivemoments.co.nz

Wreaths laid by school students at the ANZAC service in Glentunnel. Photo: Wendy Pos

ANZAC Day in Springfield.

Photo: Springfield Community Association

ANZAC Day in West Melton. Photo: Frank Dowle

ANZAC Day in Hororata. Photo: Kate Fogarty

ANZAC Day in Sheffield. Photo: Ann-Maree Ozanne

ONE COMMUNITY, ONE VOICE

That is the message from a public meeting held in Sheffield last Tuesday regarding the retention of SheffieldMemorialPool.

A group of 80-90 people from Sheffield, Waddington and outlying areas turned out to hear how the pool could be saved.

CouncillorsLydiaGliddonand Bob Mugford and Malvern Community Board members Bruce Russell, John Verry, Calvin Payne, and Sharn Nu alsoattendedthemeeting.

John Verry facilitated the meeting and introduced local groups and individuals who offered facts and information about why the pool should be savedandhowitcouldberun by the local community. The meeting was organised so

people could make informed decisions when it came to making their submissions to theCouncil.

The issues covered included misconceptions about the safety issues the Council had withthedepthofthepooland the need for lifeguards.

Informationwassharedabout othercommunityownedpools in the Canterbury region that are operated by volunteers, some with their respective councils providing support in the background and that a range of funding opportunities wereavailable.

TheLocalsCommunityGroup had also prepared a lengthy submission on behalf of the community and noted that Darfield Swimming Pool had run at full capacity over

summer and with the expectedincreaseingrowthof both Darfield and Sheffield, the lack of a pool in Sheffield would create more pressure onDarfield'spoolresources. Concernwasraisedaboutthe Council going ahead with the demolition of the pool while discussion about its future was on the table. However, laterinthemeetingCouncillor Gliddon confirmed that no decisions could be made while they were in discussions.

John Jebson spoke about the history of the land that his grandfather had donated for the pool to the then Malvern County.Thelandwascloseto the school, and the pool was partofhisfamilylegacy.

SAVE THE LIVES OF FUTURE GENERATIONS

Doctor Arin Basu, a Sheffield local and professor at Canterbury University who teaches environmental health and climate change, spoke aboutthebenefitsofhavingan open-to-air pool to the environment. He said to the group, “The most important reason, if you can save the pool, is to save yourown lives and the lives of your future generations.” He went on to explain that the Government was desperate to mitigate the change of certain climate reversals. “One of the best insurances against runaway climateeffectsisthepresence of an open water body anywhere, i.e. a pool. That’s very important, and why we shouldfightforit.”

He also stated that the Sheffield pool is quite unique inthatitistheonlyopen-to-air pool between Christchurch and the West Coast and that it ticks the box for the Government’s Swimsmart and healthy children’s programmes. “Another good reasontokeepthepoolopen,” headded,“soourchildrenand our future generations do not drown.”

The Darfield Memorial Pool has been saving lives for over 70 years by providing a safe swimming option for local Families to learn to swim.

REPRESENTATION CONCERNS

DarfieldResidentsAssociation (DRA) chairperson Harvey Polglase is concerned about the Selwyn District Council’s proposal to abolish the Malvern Community Board andamalgamatetheareawith LeestonandLincoln.Hesays, “This could effectively mean Malvern would have no direct local voice in Council matters.”

Community Boards are necessary in large, sparsely populated rural areas to ensure local representation and that elected representatives can physically cover the geographical area required.

Malvern Community Board memberCalvinPayne“Weare currentlylimitedbypopulation numbers to the number of councillors for each ward. It would seem difficult for one councillor to be able to cover the approximately 5,000

square kilometres of the Malvern Ward detailed in one of the options in the consultation. In this or the three-councillor option combiningwithEllesmere,the only option to maintain functional and local representation would be to maintain a community board insomeform.”

In rural areas face-to-face contactisessential,internetis unreliable, emails can be misinterpreted and by having elected members on the ground, social gatherings can bind communities and supportmentalhealth.

A breakdown of the Selwyn District Council (SDC) total areaof6,500km2is

Rolleston 300 km2, Ellesmere 900 km2, Springs 300 km2, andMalvern5,000km2,which means that Malvern is approximately77%oftheSDC area.

FITTING TRIBUTE

By Colin Hey

TheVintageCarClub’sannual Malvern Anzac Day Run on April 25 was another memorable event. Forty-five entrants enjoyed a beautiful, although somewhat windy autumn day, touring the Malverndistrictastheirwayof celebrating Anzac Day and remembering those who servedandfellduringthegreat wars of the last century. Most ofthe45carsontherunwere pre-WW2 era cars and provided a fitting tribute to ANZACDaycelebrations.

The day began with a public display at the Darfield Recreation Centre, with many residents calling in to see the vehicles.Beforedeparting,the lastpostwasplayed,andthen theOdeofRemembrancewas recited by the chairman of

the Malvern RSA, Terry Hutchinson. The cars were then flagged away by Mr Hutchinson, with stops at the memorials in Sheffield, Coalgate, Hororata and Glenroy before finishing a picniclunchoutsideinthesun at the Glentunnel Community Centre. The strong NW wind was challenging for some of the lower-powered cars, especially heading west out of Darfield and towards Sheffield. All up, a very special day out and a good fund-raising event for the RSA. The organisers wish to thank the many local businesses that supported the event, especially Auto Restorations,BirchfieldEnergy and Resources, and Thirsty AcresCaféinKirwee.

Darfield Residents Association and the Malvern Community Board have been out and about in Darfield in the past week gathering support for submissions to the Selwyn District Council Long Term Plan. Pictured is DRA committee member Erin van der Zwet-Brodie urging residents to make their voices heard.

Vintage cars, some from the pre-WW2 era, on the Malvern ANZAC Run park up alongside the Sheffield cenotaph.

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WORKING THROUGH THE MYTHS STRONG

Local Glenroy author Dr Neil Ritson released three e-books late last year through the Copenhagen-based publisher Bookboon.

Dr Neil Ritson has lived in Glenroy since 2011 while workingasa seniorlecturerat Lincoln University and as a secretary to the local Glenroy Community Hall Committee. When he recently retired, he soughttorectifytheoften-false narrativesaroundmajorsocial and economic issues: Myths of Leadership, Strategy and Decisionmaking.

Helping others is the key aspect of his motivation. Dr Ritson says, “Each one is subtitled ‘reassurance for managers’.Thekeyideaisthat managers do not have to slavishly follow the current theoretical ideas that are circulating, such as in the news and on the internet, because they are seriously flawed, and other ideas are available, that managers can use. The books also refer to the help they can give advancedstudentsbyoffering referencesandideasforthem

to use as a critique in their assignmentsandtheses.”

He has a BSc First Class in Psychology, a UK Teaching Qualification (PGCE) an MBA and an MSc in Social Research. His PhD research flexibility, human resources, andstrategy.HeisaChartered Fellow of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. His managerial career has comprised roles inemployee/industrial relations and management consultancy in the UK oil and engineeringindustries.

Dr Ritson has published articles in 18 Academic Journalstodate.Whenhewas anexaminerfortheChartered Institute of Management Accountants, and in charge of Strategic Paper 11, he authored the set book, developed, and finalised the exams, and wrote the model answers. Simultaneously, he published relevant articles in CIMA magazines CIMA Student and Management Accounting, for which he was awarded a prize by the International Federation of

ManagementAccountants. His latest journey into publicationhasseenover100 copies sold in the November to January period. His three, relatively short books (50+pages) are available as ebooksonbookboon.com.

NEWS IN BRIEF

GARDENATTRACTS VISITORS

The weather turned on a perfect autumn day at the Autumn Open Day at Terrace Stationwithblueskiesandno wind.

Terrace Station owner Kate Foster says the garden received117adultvisitorsand manychildren.“Themanyfirst -timevisitorslingeredforhours with their picnics and joined the kids playing with the quoits.”

She says the plant stall was busytoowithsternbergialutea andotherwoodlandplantsfor sale. “The Big Tree walkway has been opened up and attracted much interest with itstoweringredwoods.”

Visitors came from far and wide including many from Christchurch, Rangiora, and Ashburton. The gardens will now rest and recuperate over winter and provide more spectacularvistasinthespring months.

FUNDSFOR PLAYGROUND

Darfield Primary School PTA recently raised $15,000 through their Swing for a Cause golf fundraiser. The funds will go towards building a new playground for the school. The tournament attracted 24 registered teams andover80sponsorsdonated over 110 raffle prizes. Organisers say the day went well, bringingtogetherparents and community members for a day filled with fun, laughter, andfriendlycompetition.

TOILETRIESWANTED

The Darfield Food & Clothing Bank is in desperate need of dry goods and toiletries to resupplyitsstocks.

Manager Rose Craven says, “We have lots of canned goods still but are short of every other dry goods, plus toothpaste,soap,toiletpaper, shampoo. You have been an amazing community to work with,andIthankyousomuch forallyouhavedonatedinthe past.Itemscanbedroppedoff to Malvern News, Rural Tenancy or the foodbank. Thankssomuchinadvance.”

Donating requested items is oneoftheeasiest,directways ofhelpingthoseinneed.

COMMERCIAL FORESTRYHARVEST – WEEDONSFOREST

The harvesting 62.84hectares of commercial Radiata Pine forest in Weedons Forest will start early June and continue for approximately two months.

Theareawillbereplantedwith thesamespecies.Thisshould not interfere with or disrupt other operations, but the forest will be restricted to kaimahi/workers only for the durationoftheharvest.

There are no recreational tracks in these commercial forests,sothepublicimpactof theseclosureswillbelow.For anyenquiriesaboutthiswork, contact Erica Weblin, Forester: erica.weblin@ecan.govt.nz or Matt Genet, Forestry Officer: matt.genet@ecan.govt.nz.

SHEFFIELD GARDEN CLUB

By Fi Maddison, President

The last two months have whizzedbyfortheClub.March saw the group visit Judith and Peter Williams’ dahlia garden along with a floral art demonstration by Frances Smith.

Once again, the Club hosted the annual Flower Section at

theMalvernA&PShowwitha greatturnoutofentrieswithan outstanding response in the children’scategoriesthisyear.

April’s outing was a full day in theWaimakariridistrictvisiting twolarge andstunningOhoka gardens, Millstream Garden and Broadoak Gardens, with lunch in between at the

Platform Bar & Grill. Our next meeting is our AGM on May 7 at St Ambrose Church Hall at 1.30pm. Our speaker is Sharon Howard from Shandy’s, a local homegrownbusiness.Visitors and new members are most welcome.

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YEARS AND STILL

GOING STRONG

Darfield ITM has just celebrated twenty years of operation in the district. The businessopenedinApril2004 aspartoftheITMGroup,which now has over 90 stores nationwide.

Tony and David Mitchell of MitchellBrosSawmillers were approached in 2003 by ITM (Independent Timber Merchants) when ITM was lookingatincreasingthebrand and wanting stores in growth areasofthecountry.

Timing was everything. Mitchell Bros was well established, had already recognised a need for hardwareandbuildingmaterials supply in the area, and saw great potential in joining an exciting new group of independentstores.

were well supported by the community and quickly increasedthestaffandthesize of the store, ” she says. “We currentlyhave15staff.”

Asalong-timesupporterofMatt Watson and the ITM Fishing Show, the company proudly sponsors some of New Zealand's most significant annual sporting events: the ITM SuperSprint and the GP Sailing. Sponsorship of Big Buddy and Legasea further reflects ITM’s dedication to community involvement,avaluethatDarfield ITM hold dear with its commitment in sponsoring its community, including the annual Darfield ITM Fishing competition.

Proud to be associated with Darfield ITM

Proud to be associated Darfield ITM

Darfield ITM, now owned by Tony Mitchell, originally began with a team of five: manager Mark Creamer with Chris Mitchell and Brian Redfern in the store, Cameron Haskett running the yard and Faye Saunders in the office. Setting upthebusinesswashardwork and new territory, but they were fortunate to have the teamtheydid.

WithMark’sreturntoAustralia in2009,GaryGifkinsjoinedthe team as Trade Manager, where he formed valued and trusted relationships with supplies and customers. Also at that time Faye became the Managerofthebusiness.“We

Over the years Darfield ITM’s staff has helped build the business, offering expertise withinthevariousareasofthe buildingandhardwaretrade. “Weare deeplygratefultoour customers, who have shown unwaveringfaithinusfromday one. Your loyalty and trust have been the cornerstone of our learning and growth, enabling us to serve many localtradesinthearea.” ITMsharesthesamepassions as many in the community –car racing and fishing! The companyisdeeplycommitted to supporting the best of Kiwi sport at all levels, both nationally and in its local communities.

Faye says, “We all feel fortunate to work in a great community where we have gotten to know our clients, formed lasting relationships andenjoyedmanylaughsand experiences.”

Congratulations to Darfield ITM for their 20 years in business

Darfield ITM when it first opened in 2004 started off with a team of five; Faye Saunders, Cameron Haskett, Brian Redfern, Chris Mitchell and Mark Creamer.

A COMMUNITY ASSET

Darfield ITM has served its community for 20 years supplying a full range of building products catering for DIY projects, trade building and rural requirements including timber, decking, board products, paint, plumbing supplies, fencing products, bulk bins for gardeners, Uno flat-pack kitchens, Makita, and

Milwaukee Power tools and a rangeofhandtools.

Rural pole sheds are a large partoftheirbusiness,whichis sold under Heartland Sheds. Theseareprovidedthroughout theSouthIsland.Thecompany hasrecentlyventuredintosteel shed and hybrid sheds, with theirfirsttwosteelshedsinthe finishingstages.MarkTottyand DarrynBrewsterofferaprompt

servicetodesignandpricethe shedtosuittheclient’sneeds. Darfield ITM prides itself on qualitycustomerserviceandis alwayslookingatwaystomeet market requirements –sourcingnewproductsasthey come onto the market, being competitively priced and offeringadeliveryservice. While staff may have changed over the years – Paul Anink recently retired after nearly 11 years with Darfield ITM –their level of expertise, commitment and knowledge has been consistent while steadily growing to keep up withbuildingtrends. Staff enjoy building sound relationships with theirclients, offering the best possible services and experiences available. They love meeting new people daily and enjoy helping them solve their buildingproblemsorissues.

At the Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in 2004; Tony Mitchell, Faye Saunders, Barry Mitchell, David Mitchell and Howard Mitchell.

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RURAL CHANGE TO MERGE WITH RURAL SUPPORT

TheRuralChangeprogramme, which provided free private mental health professional sessions to the rural industry (founded by Will to Live Charitable Trust), is set to continueitsnextchapterwithin RuralSupportTrustfromJuly1, 2024.

Rural Change’s wellbeing programme has funded farmers and the wider rural community into over 529 sessions to jump the public mentalhealthqueueallthanks tophilanthropicdonationsover thepastfiveyears.

“When we started the Will to Live in 2019, we had the original mission to change the stigma surrounding mental health in the rural sector. It grew into a charitable trust from so many donations we received,andwepassedthose ontothoseinneedintheform of funded counselling,” says founderEllePerriam.

Over 473 people have applied for funding since Will to Live Charitable Trust launched RuralChangewithafurther98 people completing the Anxiety Unloadedprogramme.

‘Rural Change opened up

conversations about mental health amongst a whole new groupoffarmersandgrowers, whichwillhavealastingeffect onthehealthandwellbeingof farming families and their communities,’ says Rural Support national chair Neil Bateup.

SarahDonaldson,RuralSupport Wairarapa Area Coordinator, ‘Given the difficulty accessing counselling providers for our more isolated communities, it hasbeenexceptionallyhelpfulto notonlyhavefundedsessionsto break down that barrier, but a rangeofruralfriendlyproviders

thatcouldbeaccessedwithan easyprocess.’

Funded sessions for the 60 people currently on the programmeareopenforthem touseuntilMay15, 2024, and health professional invoices in byJune1tobepaidbyJune30. From July onwards the nationwide network of resources and funds remaining within the Will to Live Charitable Trust will be transferred to the Rural SupportTrustNationalbodyto continue supporting farmers andgrowers.

NEW COORDINATOR FOR SELWYN RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS NETWORK

Lincoln Envirotown Trust appointed Maree Hamilton to the position of Selwyn Responsible Network Coordinator. Maree hasrecentlyreturnedfromEuropeandbrings extensive experience from working on large business sustainability projects. She has already begun engaging with local businesses and is looking forward to continued dialogue with the business community regarding their environmental andcommunityinitiatives.

The Selwyn Responsible Business Network aims to provide supportive contact with Selwyn’s businesses. Through discussion, sharing of best practices, initiatives and experiences the group can enhance environmentalsustainabilityandcommunity resilience. As public awareness of these issues continues to grow, they look forward toinformingpeopleabouttheexcellentwork beingdonebylocalbusinesses.

2024isaSelwynResponsibleBusinessAwards Yearand bringswithitacelebrationof the endeavours of local organisations in environmental stewardship and community engagement.

These awards are held every two years. In 2022, the awards showcased around 80 enterprises. “The Awards process is very straightforward witha visitand a chatrather

than any form filling” says Maree. “We hope many businesses will take the opportunity to sharetheirachievementsandberecognisedfor theirsustainabilitycommitments.”

To learn more about the Selwyn Responsible Business Network or the 2024 awards, contact Maree Hamilton at rbacoordinator@gmail.com orphone0224384496.TheNetworkisexcitedto collaborate and celebrate with Selwyn’s business community to build a more sustainable,resilientfuture.

Rural services help connect people to mental health support.

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WEST MELTON BOWLING CLUB

With Peter Bickley

Most rural bowling clubs and even some city clubs hold farmers' tournaments at varying times of the season. These tournaments are open to teams from other clubs and are generally wellsupported. Rakaia Bowling Club held their Farmers’ tournament on Friday, February27.

Andy Weber, Bob Burnett, Mike Leigh and Roye Daniel enteredasateamandfinished with three wins and a draw to winthetournament.Theyalso played in the West Melton Bowling Club Farmers’ Tournament on Friday, March 8.ThistimeAlSadlerreplaced Mike Leigh and won this tournament as well, so two great results for this West Meltonteam.

Club Championship games recently completed included Bob Burnett, winning the Men’s Open Championship Singles, Gretta Leigh, winning the Women’s Open Championship Singles, and Maryanne Wright who prevailed in the Women’s 1-2 yearsChampionshipSingles.

The Club Mixed Pairs Competition was played on March23.Teamswereplaying for the Allison and Peter Pearce Trophy, and the winners were Mary Burke and Mike Leigh. On the following Saturday, Roye and Doreen Daniel,playinginthehusbandand-wife pairs, won the QuintonTrophy.

Closing Day was held on April 13.Thecompetitionformatfor the afternoon was Mixed Triples with teams competing fortheArthurandIrenePearce Trophy. Unfortunately, rain interrupted play to the extent thatonlyoneandahalfgames were able to be played. But a

winner was found – team Alastair Wilson, Graeme HesseyandJoyceWalsh.After being presented with the Trophy by President Gretta Leigh, match convenor Bob Burnett and Gretta presented cups and trophies to all Championshipwinners.Other notable awards went to Tony Sigmund and Maryanne Wright for Most Improved Players and the Sportsmanshipawardwentto SydHorgan.

Formoreinformation,contact GrettaLeighPresidenton021 0639355orPeterBickleyon 0211586208orvisit: westmeltonbowlingclub.com

RESCUE HELICOPTER CREWS FACE RISING COSTS

New Zealanders are urged to give generously this Chopper Appeal Month to support the thousands of lifesaving missions flown by our rescue helicopterseveryyearascosts of equipment and training continuetorise.

9,228 helicopter missions were flown by New Zealand’s nationwide network of rescue helicopters in 2023, including 991missionsintheCanterbury andWestCoastregions.

On Friday 3 May, Westpac teamsinCanterburywillbeout and about raising funds for their local rescue helicopter service in the annual Chopper StreetAppeal.

Westpac NZ Chief Executive, Catherine McGrath says people who are saved by a chopper often tell their rescuers of their relief when they hear a helicopter on its way.

“For the thousands of people whoneedrescuingeveryyear–manyinlife-or-deathsituations -there’snogreatersoundthan a chopper approaching,” says MsMcGrath.

“No matter where you are in the country, it’s comforting to know that the expert services of a Chopper crew usually aren’tfaraway.

“As a proud partner of the rescue helicopters for more than four decades, Westpac team members around the country will be busy throughoutMayraisingmoney foranimportantcause. Every dollar makes a difference, so we’re asking New Zealanders todigdeeptohelpkeepthose blades turning and keep communitiessafe.”

Last year, the Westpac Chopper Appeal raised $1.4 million for the rescue helicopter trusts around the country.

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust CEO, Christine Prince says the public’s generosityhashelpedthetrust invest in the capabilities of its aircraft and crew as well as supporting day to day missions.

“We need to invest in regular equipment upgrades, maintenanceandtraining,and

those costs are rising all the time. We know Kiwi families arefeelingcostpressurestoo, which is why we’re hugely grateful to anyone who can donate even a small amount over the month of May,” Mrs Princesays.

Westpac funds the marketing and administration costs of the Chopper Appeal and distributes all funds raised back to donors’ local rescue helicoptertrust.

People wishing to make a donation or find out more can visit:chopperappeal.co.nz.

Bowling Club Success: Maryanne Wright (L) won Women’s 1-2 years Championship Singles and Bob Burnet (R) won the Men’s Open Championship Singles.

A WORTHY BENEFACTOR FROM FUNDRAISER

Malvern Lions recently held a successful golf tournament at Greendaleandraised$24,000 for the Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust to go towards a vehicle replacement. The weather was up to par –perfectforgolf,withthecourse in great order and 144 players taking part in the Ambrose competition.

Malvern Lions golf convener Hamish Milner says, “The MHWTdidagreatjobwiththe food on the day, with a great variety and plenty to go around. The raffle table was outstanding with well over $3,000 worth of prizes. A special thanks must go out to thesponsors,aswecouldnot have achieved what we did withoutthem.”

Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust chair Raewyn Feast says, “We would like to sincerely thank all the sponsors and participants of thegolftournamentformaking it a very successful and

enjoyable day. A huge thanks to Graeme Marshall and his team of Malvern Lions who organised and ran the event. Wearemostgratefulforbeing the benefactor of this year’s golf tournament and we are most grateful and appreciate the tremendous amount of workthatgoesintomakingthis amostsuccessfulday.”

The Malvern Health &

Community Welfare Trust is responsible for the administration of the District Nurse service in the Malvern area. This encompasses the landareafromArthursPassto West Melton and the borders oftheRakaiaandWaimakariri rivers. The nurses travel some 61,000km annually and made 6235visitslastyear.

“They provide services across

all specialities and including palliative care,” says Raewyn. “The funding we receive does not cover the replacement cost of the nurses’ vehicles and the Trust relies on donations and fundraising suchastheMalvernLionsGolf Tournamenttoensurethatwe provide the nurses with good, safe, and reliable cars. The moneyraisedisgoingtowards thereplacementof oneofour oldercars.”

RESULTS

1st Kevin Hughes 4 52.5 (Brian Hawkins, Mike Warwick, Dean Judson & Alf Blatch)

2nd Cochranes 53.25

3rd Gas Engineering53.625

Longest Drives

A DREAM COME TRUE

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Black Ferns Director of Rugby Allan Bunting was impressed with the competitiveness and potential of the newly contractedplayers.

Malvern Lions Golf Tournament 2024

We wish to thank all of these generous sponsors for their suppor

We wish to thank all of these generous sponsors for their suppor support! t!t!

• Adama NZ Ltd

• Agrimagic

• Alan & Janet Mathewson

• Allan Thorne

• Allied Petroleum

• B and B Mechanical

• B B's Mobile Engineering

• Ballooning Canterbury

• Barenbrug/NZ Agriseeds

• BASF

• Brian Hunt & Faye Richards

• Brooker Farming

• Cambridge Partners

• Canterbury Grasslands

• Carpetdealz

• Carrfields Trading as NZAMG

• Chamberlain Agriculture

• Charlie and Sue Buttle

• Charlie Draper

• Aakland Chemicals

• Arthurs Pass Alpine Motels

• Ballance Agri Nutrients Ltd

• Baxter Contracting

• Bayleys Real Estate

• Birchfields Energy and Resources

• Blue Contracting

• Bray Street Engineering

• Challenge Alpine Shop Springfield

• Affco/SPM

• Angela Watson

• Challenge Darfield

• Coalgate Tavern

Major Sponsors:

• Cochranes of Canterbury

• Cropmark

• Darfield Bakery

• Darfield ITM

• Darfield Pharmacy

• Darfield Seed Ltd

• Darfield Tyre Centre Ltd

• Ellesmere Transport

• Farmlands

• Fern Energy

• Fill Rural

• Frews Transport

• Gas Engineering Services

• Graeme & Gill Marshall

• Great Journeys NZ

• Harcourt Insulation

• Hawkins River Spraying

• Hawkins River Transport

• Hazlett Limited Rural/ Insurance

• Porters Alpine Resort

• J & M Morten

• John Paterson Livestock

• Kevin Hughs

• Kirwee Challenge

• Lay & Associates

• Leech & Partners Ltd

• Luisetti Seeds

• Lumino The Dentists Darfield

• Min Cookson

• Mitchell Bros Sawmillers

• Moore Builders

• Nufarm NZ

• NZ Trucks

• Offaly Farm

• Orion

• PGG Wrightson

• Property Brokers

• R J Preston Ltd

• Rabobank

Premier Sponsors:

• Corteva Agroscience

• Darfield 4 Square

• Darfield Automotive

• Darfield Fruit Supply

• Darfield Hotel

• Donaghys

• Espresso Car Wash Moorhouse Ave

• Feast Engineering

• FMG

• Frizzell Agriculture

• Glen Kimber Fencing

• Reform Radiology

• Rural Plumbing Services Ltd

• Russley Golf Club

• SA Brooker Contracting

• Selwyn / Rakaia Vet Services

• Selwyn Times

• Southern Screenworks Ltd

• Spiderban

• Survus + Rural

• Syngenta Crop Protection

• TC Build

• Bealey Hotel

• Tuatara Structures

• UPL New Zealand Ltd

• W A Boyes Contracting

• WaterForce

• Whiskey Galore

• Wrightco

• Yaxley Produce

• Gough Agritech

• Hamish Thorne Spraying

• Hitech Auto Electrical

• Joc Catherwood

• Kiwiflora

• LR Construction

• Leech Drainage Services

• Malvern News

• McMillan Drilling Limited

• Mike Richards Water Blasting • Murray Shipley Texel Stud

Valued Sponsors:

• Everybody Massage

• Gnomes Ski Shop

• Hororata Foods Ltd

• Jacquie Sime

Rural Livestock

• Rural Marketing • Searle Contracting • Stihl Shop Rolleston

• Stoneylea Farm

• Stuart & Angela Wright

• Taege Engineering

• Te Pirita Contacting

• Thirsty Acres

• Lynn Judd

• Minchins Milling

• Post Shop Darfield

• Sheffield Pie Shop

• Darfield Ag & Lifestyle Centre • Thirsty Liquor Darfield

• The Warehouse Rolleston

VetEnt & Petfirst Veterinary Darfield • Neil Walker Contracting • Opzeeland • Robbie Watson

#8 Nicky Muir & Kevin Arscott #11 Fiona Reardon & Kevin Arscott Closest to Pins #3 Jan Redfern & Donald Arthur #7 Fiona Reardon & James Paterson #13 Nicky Muir & Mike Goodwin #17 Gareth Cox

“Itisexcitingtobeabletosee thegrowthwehavebuildingin our game at the moment. While it makes for a tough selection, it gives us an opportunity to expose more talent to the international stage in specific areas we are looking at moving into the future and towards Rugby World Cup 2025. These new players have really stood out consistently in their own way acrossSkySuperRugbyAupiki that has been apparent in the way they hold themselves on andoffthefield.

He adds, “It is an exciting opportunity for them to come on this journey and look to continue their growth both on and off the field. The future of our internal competition is excitingtosee.”

Source:www.nzrugby.co.nz

• Johnny Fresh Darfield

The Board, Golf Committee and Members of the Malvern Lions Club thank Golf Committee and of the all the sponsors for their very generous support this year and hope all the sponsors their generous year and hope year and hope year and hope you all had an enjoyable day at one of our fine local courses. you all had an enjoyable day at one of our fine local courses. all an day at one of our fine local courses. all an

Malvern Lions president Graeme Marshall with Malvern Health and Community Welfare Trust (District Nurses) chair Raewyn Feast. The Trust received $24,000 raised from the Malvern Lions Golf Tournament. Photo:HamishMilner

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AGLOW 50 years!!

ChristchurchAglowwarmlyinvitesyouto celebratethismilestone. (especiallypastMalvernAglowmembers).

Saturday 11 May - 1:25pm Papanui Baptist Church - 144 Sawyers Arms Rd Enquiries to aglowchristchurch@gmail.com Or Anne 027 323 6111

Thursday 9th May, 10am - 12noon

At Darfield Baptist Church

Come and join a friendly bunch of locals who gather for a chat while learning a simple craft each fortnight, or bring your own project.

$2.00 donation covers costs (Most equipment is supplied) Phone 021 051 5606

HORORATA GOLF

GOLF HORORATA GOLF HORORATA GOLF

Any non-perishable food donations can be dropped o at the Malvern News o ce (open Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm). If you need food assistance, please get in touch or if you want to make a financial donation, please contact Rose Craven 027 532 4888. 027 532 4888. 027 4888.

2May ConsultationClosesonLongTermPlan

2May ConsultationClosesonRepresentationReview

3May 9pm EntriesCloseDuckShootingCompetition DarfieldHotelBar

4May 10am CastleHillCommunityPlantingDay CastleHillReserve

5May 9:30am WestMeltonCommunityMarket WestMelton

5May 10:30am GreendaleMethodistChurch150yrCelebration

5May 2pm DuckShootingCompetitionPrizegiving DarfieldHotelBar

6May 1pm MalvernNews-EditorialDeadline

7May 10am MalvernNews-AdvertisingDeadline

9May 10am Craft‘n’Cuppa DarfieldBaptistChurch

8May 11:30-12:30WeeklyJusticeofthePeaceService DarfieldLibrary

7May 8:45am 2024CareersExpo DHSHall

11May 1:25pm Aglow50yrsCelebration PapanuiBaptistChurch

12May Mother’sDay

18May 10am PrestonDownsCommunityPlantingDay PrestonDownsReserve

18May DarfieldRugbyClubDay DarfieldRugby Clubrooms

21May 7:30pm DHSJubileeCommitteeMeeting DHSSchoolStaffRoom 24May 7pm MalvernHockeyClubSocialNight KirweeRugbyClub

3June WinterFeedCompetitionEntriesClose 4/5June WinterFeedCompetitionJudging

6June WinterFeedCompetitionFarmVisits

6June 7pm WinterFeedCompetitionMealandPrizegiving CoalgateTavern

Darfield Life Church

CARPET

ACCOUNTANTS

ARE ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-freeaccounting, taxand businessadvice -right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, AnnMaree 0212150981.

Talk to the team at the Malvern News for all your business card requirements. Small or large quanGGes.

Ph 03 3187450

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $80 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.

CHIM CHIMCHIM CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts oncoal-ranges,alsosweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.

R K FIREWOOD

Supplying wood for this Season! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX! EBposavailable. All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300

BIRCHFIELD

GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.

CELLPHONE CELLPHONE CELLPHONE with charger attached. Lost Sat. morning between Med. Centre. North Tce. Mathis St. to Farmlands. Phone 0274 500 769. Reward.

MORTGAGE BROKER

ARE ARE ARE you inneed of a refinance, first home loan, buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal to suit you. I have 30+ years of lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks toyou.

UDI UDI UDI UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please Ph.UdiAale0210742075.

ROOF ROOFROOF

& house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. Generalrepairs.Pleasephone 03 347 6702 or 021 030 2835.

SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 0274791431.

MOBILE MOBILE MOBILE MOBILE SHEEP SHEEP SHEARING

• Drenching

• Foot Trimming

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3

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weekly. Light cleaning. Based in Hororata. Hrs and days negotiable. Pleasephone0272586026. CLEANER WANTED

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.

$7 per small bale. Medium squares pea straw also available! Phone now for free delivery.

• Hugh Wright

Sheffield - 021 565 550

• Les Clement Darfield - 027 318 1165

• Andrew Brooker

Kirwee - 027 432 6176

• Stu Lill

Kirwee - 03 347 6770

• Anthony Dalzell Coalgate - 027 240 6501

NATIVE NATIVE NATIVE NATIVE plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie 027 370 2067. PLANTS FOR SALE

Springfield

School

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Te Pou Tī Kōuka

Scale A Teacher

Permanent Part Gme, FTTE 0.5 (principal release) Starts Term 2 2024, or by negoGaGon

We seek an innovaFve and vibrant teacher to join our wonderful rural school. We are situated 45 minutes West of Christchurch at the foothills to the Alps. With amazing outdoor pursuits at our doorstep and a great community feel, this could be just the job for you!

We seek a teacher who is able to build quality relaFonships with students and someone who:

• Contributes to all aspects of life at a rural school

• Works effecFvely both collaboraFvely and independently

• Passionate about taking the learning outdoors

• Comfortable uFlizing digital technologies to effecFvely enhance learning

• Is happy to work across all levels, with the posiFon being primarily with Year 1-3.

• Experience teaching Structured Literacy

Please make clear in your applicaFon your skills, strengths and passions.

ApplicaGons close on Friday 24th May at 5pm. For enquiries and an applicaFon pack please contact: office@springfield.school.nz

ROOM TO RENT

HEGDE TRIMMING

HEGDE TRIMMING

6 66 6--9 9 9 9 Months contract working on a sheep and beef finishing farm 30-55 hours week with weekend work required. Email samualhobson@outlook.com

Quadbike Tour Guide

• 20-30 hours per week

• Sales & guiding

• Tours operate at Springfield, Rubicon Road from 9am-3pm.

This is a dynamic role for someone who welcomes a variety of tasks, in a business that has been operating for 20 years, and enjoys meeting people.

Weekends and pre-Christmas are the busy times with hours of work flexible.

Will be required to attain a work place first aid certificate and have a drivers licence.

Email CV to: grebutton@xtra.co.nz Adventure Trailrides Ltd Ph 0272 911 239

SITUATION

Please phone Rob on 033425885.

Cars-Vans-Trucks-Utes-4wds-SUV’s

• Damaged

• Non runners

• Rusted

• Accident damaged

• Failed WOF

• Lapsed Rego

We also buy scrap metal, old farm machinery and used batteries. Call us today for a no obligation quote, we come to you Canterbury wide. Phone 022 409 8432

COUNTRY TOUCH

WINDOW CLEANING

Friendly, reliable experienced. Darfield & Surrounding areas. Ph: 027 316 9968

Ph: 021 025 19197

WINDOW TINTING

EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Please phone 022 574 7805. WINDOW REPAIRS WINDOW CLEANING

WANTED! WANTED! WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phone either 027695 0480or alternatively0800030712.

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TRADES TRADES

WINDOW REPAIRS

• Septic Tank Cleaning •

Jetting Unit for Blocked Drains

• Camera Investigations

TRADES

CARPENTER CARPENTER available for all renovations and repairs. Phone Grant 021 167 1718 anytime.

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD

Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799

E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

Darfield based, working Canterbury wide. AllMaintenance,HotWaterCylinders,Logburners, Spouting,RainwaterHarvest,Wetbacks,Pumps, Alterations(newandexisting)

KITCHENS KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wallunits,melamineortimber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 0274393926or3490150.

UPHOLSTERER-Recoverlounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 039804979.

WANT WANTWANT WANT ItWelded -Mobilewelder can come to you. All types of welding done. Help support small new business. Phone 02102890736.

A young man and woman got married. At the Fme of their marriage, the husband noFced his wife had a big metal box that she put up at the top of their closet. Curious as he was, the wife told him to never to look in it no maNer what the circumstances. Over the years, he saw that box in the closet, but never peered into it for the sake of his wife.

One day, though, the wife had a stroke and was rushed to the hospital. As the husband sat grieving at home, he thought of the box, snatched it up, and sped to the hospital where his wife remained very unwell.

The husband ran to her hospital room and pleaded and begged her to allow him to open the box by her side "Well" she said, "I suppose now would be the right Fme." The husband unlatched the hook and peered inside.

On one side sat two crocheted dolls, and on the other, to his surprise, sat one million dollars!

"Honey, before we got married, my mother gave me this box and told me that whenever I got mad at you, I should go to the bedroom and crotchet a doll," said the wife. The husband was thrilled and thankful. He couldn't believe his wife had only been mad at him two Fmes! "That is amazing!" said the husband to his wife. "Honey, I'm grateful and surprised you've only been mad at me twice, but how on this earth did you manage to get one million dollars?"

"Oh," said the wife, "That's the money I got from selling all the other dolls."