Issue 1,136 Friday 24th May 2024

Friday 24th May 2024

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG DANCER

Ballet dancer and Malvern Ballet School teacher Lisalotte Polderman-Charles has been accepted by the BalletCollective Aotearoa for their new project and is dancing in Wellington for the next couple of months.

The BalletCollective is a new project-based contemporary ballet company, made up of some of New Zealand’s leading professional ballet dancers, exciting young graduates, and student dancers seconded from the New Zealand School of Dance.

Lisalotte is the youngest dancer to be accepted to date and is excited to be working amongst such talented individuals, directed by Turid Reivfiem.

She says she is proud of her achievement and cannot wait to perform with some outstanding dancers. After her contract ends, she will fly overseas for auditions. Her dream job is to dance for the Royal New Zealand Ballet or the Staats Ballet in Berlin.

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Lisalotte Polderman-Charles is the youngest ballet dancer to be accepted into the newly formed BalletCollective Aotearoa and will

dancing in the dance company’s latest project.

Shout-out to Daryl, Nicky, Joe and Joseph from Darfield Bakery. They are producing a quanBty of their delicious family pies each week, with donated pastry, to be given to families in need.

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CAT SHOW COMES TO DARFIELD

The Burmese Cat Club of NZ is excited to bring their South Island Cat Show to Darfield on May25,2024,from10amto3 pm at the Darfield Community andRecreationCentre.

The Club was formed 45 years ago to promote the health and well-being of Burmese cats and their related breeds. The club has members throughout NZ, and a large number of membersliveintheCanterbury Region. The club and their show committees run a show in the North and South Island eachyear.

This year the committee was frustratedtofinditwasunable to hold the show in its usual Templeton venue but with the assistance of Fleur Earl, the show is now being held in Darfield.

President of the Burmese Cat Club ofNZ andShow secretary Nikki Growcott from West Melton says, “It’s fantastic to be able to bring the show to a country location to showcase whatcatshowsareallabout.”

There are 53 cats and kittens entered in the show with a variety of shorthair breeds amongst those beingexhibited – Burmese, Mandalay, Burmilla, Bombay, Siamese, Oriental Shorthair, Javanese, British Shorthair, Devon Rex, Russian and the American Shorthair.

“Many of the cats are from the Canterbury, South and North Canterbury regions but we do have several cats coming to strut their stu from the North Island,” says Nikki. “We are

extremely lucky to have six extremely experienced judges.

Janis Christison and Sue Thomas are flying in from Australia, and John Smithson and Christine Yeung from the North Island are complimented by two local judges, Roy Gri thsandDianeDavidson.”

Membersofthe public tocome andcheckoutallthewonderful breeds on show. “On entering the hall, you will notice the cats are displayed in cages and

for the safety of the cats, judges, handlers, and the public, the areas are roped o . The public will notice the judges - judging the cats and talking about the characteristicsofeachbreed.”

Entry is $5 per adult, $2 per child or $10 for a family (two adults, three children). There will be ra es for sale including children’s ra es and also toy packs for sale to take homeforyourcats.

A range of short hair breeds will be on display at the Burmese Cat Club South Island Cat Show this Saturday. Pictured is Yuki, an 18-month-old red Mandalay.

OLYMPIC

DREAM COMES TRUE

Malcolm McIntyre, from Darfield, is currently overseas coaching elite rowing crews in two World Champs in Europe, thefirstinSwitzerlandandthe second in Poland. Those who dowellattheseeventswillgo on to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.Hiswife,Jenny,sayshe willbeawayforfourmonths.

dream to go to the Olympics andfinally,thisyear,hisdream hascometrue,”saysJenny.

“It has always been Malcolm’s

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Lisalotte has been dancing for 15 years, since she was four, buthasloveddancingsinceshe was old enough to walk and decided early on that she wanted to choose a career in dance,specificallyballet.

She started dancing with Malvern Ballet School under the tutelage of Frances Scott, first in She eld Hall, and then laterinDarfield.

In 2020, she joined the Convergence Aspire full time program in Christchurch under the direction of Olivia Russel and was trained by Abigail Boyle (ex RNZB principal). She was later accepted into the New Zealand Youth Ballet Company (NZYBC).

Lisalotte has sat Royal Academy of Dance ExaminationsuptoAdvanced2 and NZAMD Contemporary exams and has performed at regional and national competitionsinsoloandtroupe performances and in multiple shows with the NZYBC. She dances up to 36 hours per week, with ballet classes, contemporary classes, Pilates,

Malcolm has been involved in rowing since 1972, when he was at Westlake Boys High School in Auckland. In 1976, he was in the crew that won the Maadi Cup. Since then, he has been rowing and coaching at clubs, Christ College, and Otago University, ending up at Rowing NZ beside Lake KarapirointheWaikato.

The Malvern News wishes Malcolm allthe best andlooks forward to catching up with him when he returns from the Games to find out how the big eventwent.

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pointe classes, strength and conditioning, anatomy classes plus cross training at a gym outside of this while teaching at Malvern Ballet School duringtheweek.

Due to government funding cuts, BalletCollective Aotearoa is unable to pay the dancers for their rehearsal hours and covertheirexpenses,therefore the dancers are not able to be paid for their craft. If you or someone you know is a supporter of the arts and would like to support this national company, you can visit their Givealittle page underKeepUsDancing.

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ANNUAL SCOOTER SAFARI

Nicola Garlick and her ‘snail’ bike caught the attention of theTranzAlpineScooterSafari organisersasshetraversedthe Southern Alps on route to Hokitika. Her bike not only made it up PortersPass, at the endofthedayitwonthe‘Best DressedBike’trophy

She says it’s the first year for the trophy and she gets to keep it. Of the event, Nicola says, “It was fantastic, so well run.Itwasalsofantastictosee the support of people on the roadsides and in smaller towns. There wasn’t one town that didn’t have people cheering and tooting us on. The support really gives you a boost.”

This year Nicola raised over $3000 and is grateful for the

support, not only of donations but also from her “superb support crew” - son Jared Neighbours and his partner

Becky Seis. “They catered for my every need from filling the tank with petrol to swapping outwetgloves.”

Team Trek; Andrew Patterson, Kyle Stewart, Ali Stewart, Ben Thompson, and Sean Stewart. all lost family members to cancer. Kyle rode the Safari in 2018 and this time we all wantedtojoininthefun.”

Team Trek was pleased to make it to Hokitika in one piece. Spokesperson for the team Ali Stewart says, “We are so proud of fundraising just over$3000asateam.Wehave

The team, from West Melton, includedthree riders, one relay riderandonesupportperson. AFAMILY AFFAIR

Nicola Garlick with her support crew Becky Seis and Jared Neighbours.

NEW ONLINE SERVICES FOR BUSY PET PARENTS

Following the introduction of their new pet brand, this month VetEnt and Petfirst Veterinary Darfield are celebrating increased accessibility and convenience forpetparentswiththelaunch of their ‘mypetfirst’ online portal and direct messaging service.

The new online portal allows pet owners to manage their pets’ information and arrange veterinary care at an available time that suits them. In addition to booking appointments online, pet owners can change or cancel their appointments, view upcoming bookings or healthcare reminders, request repeatmedicationsornutrition and update their details – or their pet’s details with a photo.

Clinic Coordinator Toni Parris says that it’s about making veterinary care easier and more accessible for busy pet parents, resulting in better healthcare for pets. “We’ve all been there – remembering

after dinner that you meant to book your pet into the vet and having to wait until the next morning to get the job done.

The mypetfirst online portal allows clients to book appointments and manage information and requests at a timethatsuitsthem”.

In addition to the portal, direct messaging has been launched – currently available through WhatsApp or text (3489).

Clients can chat directly with their local clinic team about appointment availability, products or medication requests or send and receive updates about their pets. The clinicteamhavealsofoundthe platform useful for communicating routine results and providing a secure prepaymentlinksothatowners can get in and out of the clinic quickly and easily, particularly withexcitablepets.

Ms. Parris says that direct messaging is also a great way toreassure worriedpet parents with updates on their pets while they are staying in the

NEWS IN BRIEF

EMISSIONS INVENTORY A EMISSIONS

FIRST FIRST Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has published the first greenhouse gas emissions inventory report for Waitaha/Canterbury. The full report is available in Getting to Net Zero on ecan.govt.nz. The report analyses the greenhouse gas emissions for Canterbury in 2018and2021. This new report, prepared by an independent environmental consultancy, includes more detail than the high-level regional greenhouse gas emission estimates published byStatisticsNZ.

Chief Scientist Dr Fiona

clinic for surgery or other treatment.“Apictureiswortha thousand words,” she says. “So many of the pets we see are beloved members of the family, so our clients have loved receiving photos of their fur friends doing well after treatment – or even better, receiving a little TLC from our team”.

The new online portal and messaging service are available to all pet clients using VetEnt and Petfirst Veterinary clinics and new clients can register with the clinic by sending a message or registering for the portal. To celebrate the launch, VetEnt and Petfirst Veterinary are giving away five Petfirst Wellness memberships, each worth $499 and providing a bundle of preventative and treatment benefits including unlimited standard consultations, core vaccinations, annual health checks and preventative screening, $250 annually towards dental treatment and more.

Details about the promotion and Details about promotion new services can be found at new services can be found at new be found at new be found at www.mypetfirst.co.nz. www.mypetfirst.co.nz.

Shanhun says, “The emissions inventoryreportisakeytoolin climate action work that will enable us to more e ectively track changes to emissions over time, assess di erent mitigation options, and evaluate the e ect of central and local government policies onregionalemissions.”

MALVERNNETBALL MALVERNNETBALL COACHING COURSES COACHING COACHINGCOURSES COURSES Malvern Netball are running Coaching Courses on 11 & 25 June, 7:15pm at West Melton Indoor Courts. This is open to all Malvern coaches and managers. Please book before Friday, 7th June to secretary@malvernnetball.co.nz.

Please contact us to make an appointment in one of the four convenient office locations.

Kate Warren Senior Associate

Mobile: 027 384 3054

Email: kate.warren@tp.co.nz

Rolleston & Darfield: 03 317 9099

Christchurch: 03 374 9999

Ashburton: 03 308 4188

Darfield office open: Mon & Thurs, 9 - 5pm or by appointment

DARFIELD  ASHBURTON  ROLLESTON  CHRISTCHURCH

Conveyancing, Refinancing, Leasing & Property Transactions, Land Acquisitions, Boundary Adjustment & Subdivision, Insurance Law, Occupation Right Agreements, Estate & Succession Planning, including Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts & Wills.

TAVENDALE AND PARTNERS JOURNEY TO SELWYN AND BEYOND

ByKateWarren ByKateWarren

Tavendale and Partners (TP) is a well-established law firm that has grown through hard work, commitment to our clients, and many “word of mouth”referrals.

In May 2022, we opened a standaloneo ceonthecorner of McMillan Street and South Terrace, Darfield. Shortly after, TP secured permanent o ce spaceinRolleston. Twoyearson,wereflectonthe firm’s journey into the Selwyn District and beyond. The extension of TP into the Selwyn region has been a naturalprogression.Withmany clients already in the area, permanent o ce premises has simply allowed us to better support the local communities andtoprovidelegalservicesto clients wanting excellence but

not wanting the hassle of city parking or travelling further afield.Wearealocalteamwith many intergenerational community connections which are highly respected and invaluabletothefirm. Whilst we are humble and local, TP nowhasa nationwide presence, including o ces in Nelson and Auckland. Our national reach has allowed us to onboard some of the best legal minds in the country, enabling us to leverage a vast network of specialist knowledge and expertise for ourclients’benefit.Whetherit’s

estate planning, property law, commercial transactions, or dispute resolution, we have the resources and capabilities to expertly advise you. Our collectivewealthofexperience ensures that you receive comprehensive, top-tier legal advice.

TP is committed to being responsive, results driven and cost-e ective. If you share our passion for collaboration, growth, and success, or are looking to work with a team that invests in you, get in touch, and let’s talk about you andus.

Kate Warren from Tavendale and Partners.

TEAM EFFORT RESULTS IN ‘STORE OF THE YEAR’

BuildLink Selwyn owner and operators Kirwee locals Dave andSallyLemonareexcitedto be awarded the ‘BuildLink SupremeStoreOfTheYear’.

Dave says, “We are soproudof the team we have here at BuildLink Selwyn and know that this award would not be possible without the time, e ort, help, ideas and support ofeachoneofthem.”

Leeston-based, BuildLink

Selwyn is a building supply merchant specialising in timber, hardware, house builds andfarmsheds.Thecouplesay they couldn't do it without their tradies, contractors, DIY customers and suppliers and appreciate the support of their business.

TheBuildLinkAwardswasheld in Auckland and included a members meeting, supplier evening, trade show and awardsnight.

“It truly is an honour to be

awarded this, as we greatly admire the other BuildLink stores, and love being in the varied and knowledgeable

company of the other store owners and managers - all of whom we are constantly learningnewthingsfrom.”

BuildLinkSelwynOwnersDaveandSallyLemon withtheir“StoreoftheyearAward”

50TH JUBILEE CELEBRATED

West Melton Rugby Football Club celebrated 50 years of rugbyovertheweekendofMay 10-12, 2024. The Club was established following a meeting held in the West Melton Hall on August 20, 1973, with the first teams representing West Melton playing in the Ellesmere competition in the 1974 season with the club fielding a senior and three underage teams. The Club has now grown to fielding 20 teams in the 2024 season acrossallage groupsandfor the first time in many years has a Div 1, Div 2, Div 3, and Colts teams in the seniorcompetition.

The weekend included a Meet ‘n’ Greet on Friday evening with around 100 past and present players, administrators and supporters gathering at the Clubrooms as seven new life members were inducted intotheclub.

Saturday was Senior Club Day withallteamsplayingathome.

The Div 1 team had specially designed 50th Jubilee jerseys to wear for their game, which were later auctioned as a fundraiser for the club, raising more than $15,000.00. It was fitting that the Div 1 team was led by captain Ben Gameson, grandson of Ross Gameson, who was the player/coach of the inaugural 1974 West MeltonSeniorteam.

A long-time supporter of the Club andpast secretaryDoreen Holland collated a booklet for those attending to read about the history of the club through untiltheearly1990s.

The Jubilee dinner was held at the West Melton Community Centre on Saturday evening with close to 200 guests attending including Ross Gameson and Roger Hughes, who were members of the inauguralseniorteam.

There was a representation of family names such as the Holland, Neiman, Hale, Calder, Austin, Ryan, Pearce, Heiler and Butt families, including Club patron Graeme Hale and his wife Joan. Some of these families had been actively involved in fundraising for the construction of the Clubrooms intheearly1980’s.

Guests enjoyed a beautiful meal catered by local company, Verve Catering followed by guest speakers Sir Graham Henry and Mike Cron, thanks to the generous sponsorship of O’Connell BuildersandUntouchedWorld.

An entertaining Q & A session with “Ted and Crono” was followed by local band The Muppets (re-formed especially for the occasion), who entertained the guests for the remainderoftheevening.

West Melton Rugby Football Club awarded life membership to (from left) Ants Calder, Jock Austin, Phil Hudson, Craig Hale, Al Wood, John Agnew and Lance Mitchell (unable to attend).

The Div 1 team, led by captain Ben Gameson, wearing the specially designed 50th Jubilee jerseys which were later auctioned as a fundraiser for the Club.

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Over the past few weeks, I have really enjoyed returning to MP duties as my maternity leavecomestoanend.

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It’s been great to reconnect with the community and I’ve resumed constituent meetings in my Selwyn o ce. Many people have expressed how much they’re enjoyed the change of government and are feeling encouraged about the direction we are heading in. Selwyn is set to benefit from a number of new policies we’ve announcedthismonth.

Iwanttoemphasise thatwhile this is about expediting the process, it does not mean eliminating environmental protections or conditions. All theprojectsweareconsidering will be reviewed by an expert paneltoimposeenvironmental conditions and obtain all other necessarypermits.

At the referral stage, when deciding whether to refer a project, Ministersmayconsider how it will impact climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience to natural hazards, both negatively and positively.

Ministers may also reject a referral application if it has adverseenvironmentale ects.

TheFastTrackApprovalsBillis one of the changes being implemented.Selwynhasbeen one of the fastest-growing districts in the country for some time, and this Bill aims to continue supporting its growth. It builds upon the previousRMAfast-trackregime developed by the previous government, but it is far more

The reason for this Bill is that the status quo is not working and needs to be fixed. This is because consenting major projects cost stoomuchandtakestoolong. The Government has launched the Roads of Regional Significance program, which will directly benefit Selwyn. As part of this program, funds have been allocated for the construction of a new bridge in Rolleston North, the installationofaroundabouton Dunns Crossing Road, and safety improvements to the intersection along SH1 through Rolleston. The final design of the new bridge was developed following consultations that revealed concerns about the impact on the accessibility of existing businesses within the industrialarea.Thedesignalso allows for the potential widening of the current road to four lanes from Templeton to Ashburton in the years to come.

CHALLENGE FOR GOOD

West Melton Fire Sky Challenge Team, along with other local Fire Brigades, recently completed the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge to raise money for Leukemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand in support of Kiwis living with blood cancer. This was the first time the brigade had entered the annual fundraiser, and the team is now looking forward to taking part again next year.

Firefighters from across Aotearoa took up the challenge to run up 51 flights of stairs, 1103 steps, while wearing 25kg of firefighting gear.

The Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge, now in its 20th consecutive year, consistently raises over $1 million annually for Leukemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

The West Melton Fire Brigade would like to Fonterra Darfield Plant for letting them train at their facility, Wayne Yeatman and Steve Maw for the BA sets to train in and the West Melton community for their support. You can still donate by visiting: firefighterschallenge.org.nz still donate by visiting: firefighterschallenge.org.nz

LOCAL SKIER RISES ABOVE CHALLENGES

ByAnnabelFreeman ByAnnabelFreeman

With winter fast approaching, Poppy Freeman (14) is preparing for another ski season after a successful Northern Hemisphere season. Travelling with her mum, Annabel, and oldest brother, Will, Poppy headed to Europe in January after receiving an invite to the 2024 Junior Freeride World Championship. This was awarded to her after taking out the NZ U18 women's Freeride skiing title lastyear.

To make the most of her time in Europe and to prepare for the world champs, after only one day on the snow, Poppy entered a regional freeride comp in Verbier, Switzerland, placing sixth. Due to bad weather over the next week, Poppy only got another four days skiing in between Chamonix, France, and Zermatt, Switzerland, before it was time to head to Kappl, Austriafortheworldchamps. By now the nerves began to kick in, especially with only

having five full days of skiing. Arriving in Kappl, Poppy was gladtofindthefourotherkiwis intheNewZealandTeamwere housedtogether.

The weather added more delays, pushing the competition further into the week. However, this allowed for a couple of days to get more skiing in, scope out the venue, check out the snow conditions and meet and ski with some of the best junior skiers from around the world.

In the evenings, workshops were also held on climate change, avalanche awareness, avalanche rescue, and freeride judging.

With no signs of the weather improving, the decision was made torun the event in awful conditions. Rain and wind had forced the resort to be closed, meaning the B option venue had to be used, with competitors having to be shuttledupinsnow-catsasthe lifts could not run. Awful snow conditions, an average venue, bad light, and gale-force winds

created challenging conditions to compete in, let alone being one of the youngest competing.

Poppy, however, managed to throw down an amazing line, landing herself in fourth place in the Junior Worlds. Poppy was chu ed to land her run (somethingtwoofherbrothers couldn't manage to do when they competed at the same event a few years back), to represent New Zealand on the world stage and have the opportunity of this amazing experience.

Now she is more driven than ever, ready to compete in the NZ freeride series this winter andhopefullygetaspotonthe team to head back to Europe again. Poppy is thankful for all the support she has received as it would not have been possible otherwise, including from her family, everyone who boughtoneofherra etickets and gave to her Givealittle page, Mt Olympus, NZJFT, and her sponsors Black Crows, Giro andRoxaBoots.

Mountain success: Poppy Freeman’s competitive drive has seen her skiing in Chamonix, France, and Zermatt, Switzerland, before heading to Kappl, Austria for the World Champs.

Photo: Annabel Freeman

GREAT SUPPORT FOR GOLF CLASSIC

A bluebird day greeted golfers for the 19th annual Windwhistle Golf Classic. The event was held on Friday, May 10 at Fable Terrace Downs Resort as the annual major fundraiser for Windwhistle School. A large playing field of 147 golfers braved a frosty start and a fresh dusting of snow on the Mt Hutt range to enjoy perfect golfing conditions for the Ambrose tournament.

Eighteen holes of golf were interspersed with a homemade morning tea, a sponsored BBQ lunch and packed snacks for the course. The golf concluded with clubhouse drinks before the highly anticipated prize-giving, dinner and auctions ensued. In true community spirit, the generous crowd enjoyed an amazing array of tournament prizes and auction offerings. The 2024 tournament winners on the day were the PGG Wrightson team, consisting of Hamish Drennan, Alton Fletcher, Shaun Payne, Dan van der Salm and John Lindsay (McKeown Group). R&R Spreading Ltd came second with third placing to Philip Wareing Ltd and fourth placing to Norton Contracting Ltd.

New registrations for the 2025 Windwhistle Golf Classic are welcome, email Emily Reveley: hamish.emily@xtra.co.nz. registrations the 2025 Golf are welcome, Emily hamish.emily@xtra.co.nz.

Windwhistle Golf Classic 2024

Funds raised from the Windwhistle Golf Classic make a huge di erence to our small, rural school and we sincerely thank you all for your support.

Windwhistle School would particularly like to thank Fable Terrace Downs for hosting the Windwhistle Golf Classic.

Many thanks also to the following contributors, please support these generous businesses:

Platinum Sponsor:

 Canterbury Grasslands Ltd

Major Sponsors:

 Fern Energy

 Honda Country Ashburton

 VetEnt Riverside

Gold Sponsors:

 BDO Christchurch

 Canterbury Conveying Crutching & Dipping

 Canterbury Plains Contracting

 Carpet Deals NZ

 Cochranes Case iH New Holland

 Coleridge Downs

 Ellesmere Transport

 Farm Build

 Farm Source

 FMG

 Foothills Fab Four

 Grahame Inglis

 Hazlett Ltd

 Hobson Family

 Ilam Toyota

 JS Build

 KPMG

 Kurt Cockburn & Team

 Longspur Farm

 Manawa Energy

 Miles Construction

 Norton Contracting

 Paterson Livestock

 PGG Wrightson

 Philip Wareing Ltd

 Quartz Hill Station

 R&R Spreading

 Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen Assoc.

 The Green Guys

 The Point Station

 Trade Assist

 Wholesale Seeds

 Windwhistle Holdings

 Windwhistle Pastoral

Silver Sponsors:

 Bayleys Canterbury – Ben Turner & Craig Blackburn

 McKeown Group

 Rabobank

Donations:

 Ballance Agri-Nutrients

 Glenthorne Station

 Hobson Family

 Mainland Wool

 Pullin Shearing

 Saunders Robinson Brown

Donation of Items:

 Adventure Balloons

Methven

 Amanda King

 Amelia Guild

 Anna Guild

 Anzco Foods

 Ballagh Contracting

 Ballagh Family

 Ballance Agri Nutrients

 Barrys Bay Cheese

 Bernie Lang Ramshead Stud

 Black Hawk

 BNT Rolleston

 By The Horns

 Cathie Bell

 Coalgate Earthworks

 Countdown Rolleston

 Crusaders

 Curekids

 Darfield Hair Boutique

 Dave Benfell

 Diesel Tech Machinery

 Discovery Jet

 Dog Point Vineyard

 Ellesmere Homekill

 Fable Terrace Downs

 Fil

 Finders & Keepers

 Five Star Beef

 FMG

 Furmoo

 Gallagher

 Garage Gym

 George Mannering

 Glenthorne Station

 Harper Family

 Hazlett Ltd

 Headwaters

 Heli Rural Methven

 Honda Country Ashburton

 Hororata Community Trust

 Ironman 4x4

 Johnny Fresh Darfield

 Kate Ivey Fitness

 Lang Sustainability

 Methven Four Square

 Methven Golf Club

 Methven Tyre and Hire Centre

 Middle Rock Farm

 Mt Arrowsmith Station

 Mt Somers Station

 Napa Automative Hornby

 New World Fendalton

 Newzengland

 Norton Contracting

 NZ Merino

 Opuke Hot Pools

 Paddock Vets

 PGG Wrightson

 R D 2 Darfield – Cam Seaward

 Resolution Farm Management

 Reveley Family

 Rockwood Station

 Roger and Margaret Snowden

 Rural Co Ashburton

 Selwyn & Rakaia Vet Services

 Silver Fern Farms

 Ski Time Methven

 Southern Woods Nursery

 Spika

 Stoney Creek

 Synlait

 The Little Red Fox

 Tom Abbott

 Two Roads

 Untouched World

 Vetlife Dunsandel

 Wairiri Bu;alo Cheese

 Washpen Falls

 Wholesale Seeds

 Wilderlab

 Windwhistle Garage

 Windwhistle Pastoral

 Windwhistle Winter Sports Club

 Wools of New Zealand

The winning PGG Wrightson team; (l-r) John Lindsay (McKeown Group), Hamish Drennan, Shaun Payne, Alton Fletcher and Dan van der Salm.

The Best Dressed team; (l-r) Zach Norton, Phil Stevens, Ian Blount and James Cadenhead.

SCHOOL BUS AHEAD? SLOW DOWN

Did you know that the speed limitis20km/hwhenpassinga school bus that has stopped to letchildrenonoro ?

This rule applies to tra c on both sides of the road. This may seem like a snail’s pace,

but children can be unpredictable and travelling at 20km/h reduces the risk of harm if a child was to run out ontotheroadandgethit. And slow down near schools Children's behaviour can be unpredictable, so exercising caution is paramount. Reduce your speed, especially in schoolzones,aimingfor30km/ h. Respect and comply with crossingpatrols;theirguidance ensures the safety of

SOCKS REQUIRED

To alleviate tra c congestion around school gates, consider dropping back a bit and encouraging walking for the final part of the journey.

Physical activity isn't just for the children it's a boost for everyone's physical and mentalhealth.

PUBLIC NOTICES

The Darfield Food & Clothing Bank is after clean, tidy, warm socks (pairs) at the moment. They, along with any non -perishable food and toiletries donations can be dropped o at the Malvern News o ce, next to Darfield Bakery (open Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm). Wednesday

23May 7:30pm CaféHopeMeeting StAmbroseHall,Sheffield

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28May 10am MalvernNews-AdvertisingDeadline

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4/5June WinterFeedCompetitionJudging

5June 7pm DarfieldBowlingClubAGM BowlingClubrooms

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8June 9:30am KirweeBowlingClubAGM KirweeBowlingClubhouse

18June 12pm MenzShedDarfieldAGM MenzShed

25June 7pm AreYouReadyForAn Emergency TaweraHall,Springfield

7July 1pm WatercolourWorkshopPart1 FarmhouseGallery

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ACCOUNTANTS

ARE AREARE ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - righton your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 0212150981.

BUSINESS COACHING

GROW GROWGROW GROW your business with NZ Life Coaching NZ. Helping with Business Improvement and Career Development. Unlock your potential and transform your life. Contact KieronMcGhie0212768311, www.newlifecoachingnz.com or send an email to newlifecoachingnz@gmail.com

CELEBRANT

Jo Babe - Wedding Celebrant 0274323360 jobabenz8@gmail.com www.jobabecelebrant.co.nz

For your personalised wedding ceremony

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

all main centres.

NEED NEEDNEED NEED carpet? Go local! Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please ph Alan Roberts0212272080.

CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 0272999599.

CHIM CHIMCHIM CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping anysizedopenfire.Wequote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.

BIRCHFIELD

GENERAL GENERAL garden

in Darfield

Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.

10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.

10:30am every Sunday. Darfield Baptist Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield 9am, on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Glenroy Hall Windwhistle Rd, Glenroy

• 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

ARE ARE ARE ARE youinneedofarefinance, firsthome loan,buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I cangetyou the bestdeal 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 bankstoyou.

locally

Lots of

Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie 027 370 2067.

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

MECHANIC PERFORMANCE ENGINE PERSON

Setting Up Commissioning New & Rebuilt V8 Engines

• An energetic, mature, responsible person essential.

• Must be practical and able to work unsupervised.

• A passion and interest in Motorsports & Powerboats an advantage.

• Must be honest, reliable and have a current drivers licence.

• Welding skills an advantage but not essential.

• Excellent rates paid for the right person.

• We are situated 10km from Darfield & 20km from Rolleston.

• This opportunity could be full or part-time and may suit someone semi-retired.

Please email the Manager: hartzmarine@gmail.com

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Weekend and/or Weekdays Shi(s available at Springfield Challenge as a Customer Service RepresentaBve. May suit someone who wants some extra income. This is an exciAng role with opportuniAes.

Come join our amazing team if you have the following aGributes:

 Excellent Ame management

 MulA Taskings with iniAaAve

 Work well under pressure.

 Team player

Please phone Sue on 027 5015 774 for more informaBon.

SITUATION WANTED

EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Pleasephone0225747805

SIGNAGE

Darfield owned and operated since 2008. Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements! 0800 667 778

SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 027 479 1431. ROOM TO RENT

SCRAP METAL

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.

WANTED

AMMUNITION AMMUNITION AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any caliber rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Please contact Rob033425885.

WANTED TO BUY

DEAD DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Pleasephone0274848121.

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

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH

WINDOW CLEANING

Friendly, reliable experienced. Darfield & Surrounding areas. Ph: 027 316 9968 West Melton area Ph: 021 025 19197

TINT-A-WINDOW

Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/ Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

TRAILERS

TRAILERS TRAILERS for hire at Kirwee Challenge. Variety of options, half or full day hire. Phone 03 318 1847.

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

KITCHENS KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units, melamine or timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 027 4393926or3490150.

Tiler

Water Proofer

Phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowentiling@gmail.com

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A man walks into a bar, already drunk, and asks for a drink. “Sorry,” the bartender says, “but you obviously already had a little too much to drink.”

Fuming mad the man staggers out the front door and walks back in through the side door.

“Can I have a drink please?”

“Sorry,” the bartender says, “but you can’t have a drink here.”

The man staggers out again and then stumbles his way back in through the back door.

“Can I please have a drink?” “Enough!” the bartender screamed.

“I told you, no drinks!”

The man looks at the bartender closely and exclaims “Geez! How many bars do you work at?!”