Issue 1,138 Friday 7th June 2024

LOCAL VETERINARIAN PROVIDES LIFELINE TO ANIMALS IN TONGA

Beato Lenoa, a veterinarian who works with both livestock and companion animals in the Canterbury region, has just returned from a week-long veterinary clinic in early May with NZ-based charity South PacificAnimalWelfare(SPAW).

SPAW was founded 14 years ago, and now delivers around 1.5milliondollarsinveterinary aidtothe South Pacific islands eachyear.

The charity’s programme ensures that animals are desexed, injured animals are given appropriate treatments, and that dogs and cats are vaccinated and provided with parasitecontrol.

Beato previously worked with the Fiji government as a veterinarianforfiveyearsafter graduating from the University of Queensland (Brisbane) VeterinarySchool.Hehopedto address whatever animal health/welfare needs that would be presented, whether via surgery or through medical consultations and to raise community awareness on animalwelfare.

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A team of eight vets and vet nurses volunteered their time and skills to the programme treating just under 400 animals for free during the week-longfieldclinic. OriginallyfromFiji,Beatosays, “There are not that many Pacific islanders who are qualified veterinarians or vet nurses and as I am a Pacific person I wanted to contribute to improving animal health and welfare and inspire fellow Pacific Islanders to consider veterinary science as a career choice.”

Of his time in Tonga, Beato says, “My Fijian culture has a great many similarities with the Tongan culture, so it was easy for me to interact with the pet owners and livestock farmers.Respectforeldersand notspeakingoutofturn,which cancomeo peoplebeingshy, was a general observation for most of the locals and the team learnt to navigate these asthedaysprogressed.”

On several occasions, he was mistaken to be Tongan, which he thought was hilarious, because the locals would usually explode in laughter when he told them he was Fijian.“Anumber didcomment they were surprised and happy to see an Islander veterinarian withtheteam.”

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Local veterinarian Beato Lenoa during his time volunteering in Tonga. He travelled there under South Pacific Animal Welfare, a charity that offers veterinary aid programmes to help animal welfare in South Pacific islands.

CELEBRATING MATARIKI IN MALVERN

The Matariki in Malvern team has been working hard and is excitedtocontinuethisspecial event and invite the community to come together and celebrate Matariki (the MāoriNewYear).

EventCoordinatorKelly Maude says, “The main themes of Matariki are: remembrance of those close to us who have passed during the last year; celebrating the present through sharing kai (food) and

doing activities together; and lookingtothefuturepreparing fortheyearaheadofus.“

Matariki in Malvern is a fully fundedfree event on Saturday, June 22, 5-8 pm at Darfield Recreation Centre. The event

begins with a special mihi whakatau (welcome), followed by kapa haka performances from Ngā Puāwai O Tawera (a collective group across Malvern), and also the Darfield High School kapa haka group.

Darfield Playcentre will provide the special entrance decorations and will have some tu trays in the foyer with activities for young tamariki to enjoy during the performances if they would like to. There will also be art work from some of the local kura (schools) and preschools continuing the learning of Matariki. This year’s focus whetū (star) is Waitā, which represents kai moana (food fromtheocean).

After the performances, a special part of the event is sitting together to share kai (food)asacommunity.

“We will have hāngi cooked meat sourced by Blair from Darfield Village Meats, bread rolls handmade by Darfield Bakery, and veges and salads fromJohnnyFresh.,”saysKelly.

“We are so grateful we can source our kai locally and support our local businesses, whoalsosupportourevent.”

The event concludes with some hands-on activities. House of Bricks Lego return with some fun Lego based activities and there will be harakeke (flax) raranga (weaving)leadbyDarfieldHigh School raranga ākonga (students), rakau stick making, and have-a-go at poi.

“We will also be running a scavenger hunt around the theme of the nine Matariki whetū (stars) with chocolate fish prizes,” says Kelly. “This year we will also have a photo booth backdrop set up for you to take whānau photos.”

Matariki in Malvern is free to attend. “We greatly appreciate a koha (donation) towards the cost of the kai. There will be EFTPOS and online transfer bank account details available onthenighttomakethiseasy. Please look out for updates on our Matariki in Malvern Facebook page. We look forwardtoseeingyouthere.”

SAVE THE DATE

What is a CEILIDH? (Kay-lee)

The word Ceilidh descended from the gaelic word for “gathering’ or “party” and that is exactly what will be happening on the evening of the 7th of September in our localrecreationcentre. Tickets will be on sale soon! Bringing the community together this will be a fun-filled night of wild dancing, good music and lotsoflaughs. Thebeautyofa Ceilidh (or Barn Dance) is that everyone can take part. A caller will walk through the steps of each dance and the complementarydrinkonarrival should loosen up those stomping feet, even for those with2leftones!

Darfield High School really

need some new school vehicles, which is the motivation behind this event.

A group of parents from the School have coordinated the Incredible Ceilidh Band, booked the rec centre and organised some amazing silent auction items and ra e prizes.

Whisky Galore will have a tasting table and there will be a LicensedBar. Not only allof this, but included in the ticket willbealightsupper;andfora small donation a courtesy vehicle will be available for transporthome.

Why a School Vehicle? The High school vehicles are invaluableforeverymemberof the school community. They are used to transport sports

teams, enable studentstoseek opportunities outside of the Malvern District and are helpfulforsubjectspecificfield trips; Recent examples would be the Country High Schools Music Festival, geography trip, seniorstudentworkexperience and a leadership conference student leaders attended at AvonsideGirls.

Not to mention school vans can be used as courtesy vehicles following fun High School fundraising events like this!

Check out our Facebook page for the Darfield Ceilidh Dance ticket information. Come and joinus. Itwillbeahoot!

SELWYN, FASTEST-GROWING DISTRICT

Youcouldbeforgivenifyou’ve been thinking that things are happening at an unbelievably fast rate in the Selwyn district. The latest 2023 Census data confirms Selwyn district as outpacing all other territorial authorities in New Zealand, solidifying its position as the country's fastest-growing district.

Over the past five years, Selwyn’s resident population has grown from 60,561 in 2018 to 78,144 in 2023, marking an impressive 29% increaseaccordingtothe2023 Census data released today. The growth for New Zealand duringthatperiodwas6.3%.

Selwyn was ahead of Queenstown LakesDistrict, the nextfastest-growingarea,with a 22% growth in the resident population.

Mayor Sam Broughton, a strong advocate for Selwyn's growth, a rms that this surge in population underscores the district's allure as an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

“Waikirikiri Selwyn is a special place, and we’ve seen in the last few years that more and more people are waking up to that and want to take advantage of the great location, lifestyle, and amenitieswehavehere."

The growth continues to be matched with a resilient economy, with recent figures showing employment growing by6.1%overtheyeartoMarch 2024, indicating robust job marketdynamics.

“I’m delighted that Selwyn continues to be an attractive destination for business and new job opportunities. We have an exciting challenge ahead to protect the things that people treasure about our district while planning for and implementing growth. We must continue to build community and make sure we create a special place for futuregenerations.”

GARDEN WASTE DUMPED

Darfield Community Garden members were horrified to discover other people’s garden waste had been stu ed into the community garden’s compost bins. The bins were full to the top with items that don’t easily compost such as tree branches, wood shed debris and other unchopped pieces.

A sign on the compost bins asking people do not add their personal garden waste to the community compost did not detertheo enders.

The Community Garden is supported by a group of volunteers who spend time working in the gardens each Monday so the community can share in its bounty of vegetablesandfruit.

Spokesperson Julie Baker says that with all this gardening, they end up with a lot of vegetation that needs composting.

“This rots down and provides the garden with the nutrients that new seedlings need. We don't use any chemicals, sowe know our compost intimately. Recently a group of volunteers created a hot compost pile, which was heating up nicely.

Unfortunately, some local/s have been using our compost heap to dispose of their own waste. The items put on our heapwillnotcompostdownas

they are too big. For example, branchesfromtreesandstems, which all take time to decompose.”

There have been other issues too, with the contents of the pantry being thrown over the garden.

“Recently, we had to stop adding jars to the pantry as someone smashed them over the grass. It’s dangerous, especially as we kneel on the grass to do our gardening,” saysJulie.

To keep the gardens and pantry running productively, there is an army of pantry cleaners, waterers and the odd weed eater on the go most of theyear.

Julie says there are

cauliflowersandbroccoliready for the community to harvest now.

“If you forage around you'll find leaves for salads and stir frys, celery stalks and yams. The herb garden does very well (including the weeds) and there is enough rosemary for everyone. The pantry is also a hub, whereourcommunity can leavetheirgardenexcessesfor others to help themselves. We only ask that if you take something, you put something initsplace.”

She adds that many locals use the Darfield Community Garden and the pantry. “We have had many a chat with visitors, which make us feel valued.”

Darfield Community Garden members ask that people do not dump their personal garden waste in the group’s compost bins.

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A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM

By Robin Rogers By Robin Rogers

You will be familiar with the winter call of doctors and pharmacists to, “Come and get your free Influenza Jab”. This has always confused me. As I understand it, the vaccine forthisyearisbasedontheflu virus that was alive and well last year.

How to determine what last year’s virus will turn into this year and then modify the vaccine to protect against this predicted new flu virus is beyond me. Doing anything to avoid catching the flu is better thandoingnothingbutthereis another approach I invite you to consider.

What about boosting your immune system? This is easily done with a few vitamins and minerals. With a robust immune system your body will neutralise invading ailments

beforetheyhavethechanceto take hold. You will sail past coughs, colds, flus, headaches and winter ailments as though they don’t exist.

Essential vitamins to take are Vitamins C, A, D with K2, and B12. Minerals such as Magnesium,ZincandSelenium are also important to strengthen your immune system. Sadly, New Zealand soils hold inadequate quantities of these minerals. Therefore most of us need to boost our intake with good supplements in su cient quantities to optimise our immune system. There are seven types of Magnesium.MagnesiumCitrate is the best one to take. These minerals are important to maintain a good, healthy and strong immune system. Magnesium is essential for

healthy muscles, nerves and bones and is a co-factor in more than three hundred enzyme systems that regulate biochemical reactions within the body including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function,bloodglucosecontrol and blood pressure regulation, among other benefits. Magnesiumalsoplaysa role in controlling the flow of other nutrients into and out of the body’s cells, including calcium andpotassium. Itisoneofthe most important minerals to support a healthy life. The flu vaccine protects you from the influenza virus. A healthy immune system protects you from a whole range of winter ills, including influenza.

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FREE WELLNESS VAN FOR RURAL HEALTH

A free wellness van is touring the country from February to December 2024, o ering free health checks for those in agricultural communities. Often in rural areas, doctors can be hard to access, so general checkups can be missed. This can have devastating consequences for families.

Call us on 0800 333 888 for a chat with our friendly team

The van is an initiative of the Carr Family Foundation, which runs a variety of programs focused on rural health and wellness, education, and community support, in partnership with Platinum Sponsors Carrfields and Gold Sponsors Chemist Warehouse and Mother Earth. Key dates and accessible locations have been selected, based on times of interest in the farming calendar. A Registered Nurse will be stationed in the van, assessing blood sugar levels, oxygen levels, heart rate, cholesterol levels, blood pressure,andBMI. These tests can indicate risk factors for underlying chronic health conditions. All health

information collected will remain confidential and a referral will be written to a GP foranyissuesofconcern.Since the van commenced touring in June 2022, 399 people nationwidehavehadacheckup inthevan.Thisresultedin115 referrals being made and 4 of thosewereurgentreferrals. Chair of the Carr Family Foundation Stacey McKerchar says, “We are committed to giving back to the agricultural communities we work in. Our mobile wellness van gives us the opportunity to connect with rural people, in locations convenient to them. These simple tests can highlight any issues you may not be aware of; before a serious health eventoccurs.”

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PUBLIC ARTWORK FOR ROLLESTON

SCAPE Public Art is delighted to announce that fundraising is complete for the planned public sculpture in Rolleston Town Centre.

Toro Atua, by Ngāi Tahu artist and Arts Foundation Te Tumu ToiLaureateDrAretaWilkinson, is now being fabricated. It will be the largest public artwork in Rolleston. Toro Atua will be installed in Rolleston Town Centre’s newly developed reserve, surrounded by Te Ara Ātea, the sensory garden, and youth recreation space. Toro Atua will be o cially opened at apubliccelebrationon6July.

SCAPE Public Art project consultant Deborah McCormick thanked all the local businesses and individuals who have contributedtotheproject,which has a design life of at least 50 years,saying “you arecreating a legacy of ambition, inspiration and beauty for future generations.”

Toro Atua is set to become a taongaforthecommunityandan iconic landmark for Rolleston’s

rapidly growing centre. It was commissioned through a competitiveselectionprocess by apanelcomprisingtheRolleston Residents’ Association, Selwyn District Council, SCAPE Public Art, and Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu.

The Rolleston Residents’ Associationcommitted$220,000 towards thetotal project budget of $450,000. The residents’ association contribution came from historic council funds associated with the Rolleston area. The council delegated the authority to the Rolleston Residents’ Association for decision-making for a public art project for the new Rolleston TownCentre.

It was then up to SCAPE Public Art to secure the remaining funds. Contributions to the total value of $230,000 have now been received from: Creative New Zealand & Tawera Studios, CORDE, ENI Engineering, the Rolleston family, Rātā Foundation, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu, Cooper Developments, Hughes Construction, Isaac Group, IPort Business Park, and TM Consultants. Selwyn District Mayor, Sam Broughton thanked allthoseinvolvedintheproject. He says this public art complements the other work in

thetowncentreandthevisionto create a welcoming place for familiesofallagestoenjoy. “ToroAtuawillnotonlyenhance our public spaces but also celebrates the unique stories and heritage of Waikirikiri Selwyn."

Dr Wilkinson’s distinctive and meaningful new artwork, Toro Atua, takes inspiration from ancestral rock art of Te Waipounamu. The work comprises 20 light-reflecting stainless-steel figures, mounted on tall, slender poles to vibrate with life, shimmering slightly in theair far aboveourheads. The tallest of these poles will be 4 metres high. The 20 figures will be arranged in groups throughout the reserve, leading people through the landscape and indicating areas of importance.

Fabrication is being done by Christchurch firm, ENI Engineering.

Dr Areta Wilkinson.

Photo: Tawera Studios

Artist impression of Toro Atua, 2023, designed by Areta Wilkinson is a new public artwork for Rolleston Town Centre. Image by Georgina Stokes.

FOCUS FOR FUTURE

Environmental Short Film Environmental Short Film Short Film Short Film Competition Competition

Lincoln Envirotown Trust is again urging everyone to take up their phones and cameras to start production of a short filmthatshowcasesanissueof interest or importance in our environment. This competition had taken place annually for many years but making a film each year is a di cult undertaking, so this is now a biannual event. In these films we see di erent aspects of people’s environmental concerns. The competition is open to everyone and attracts both groups and individuals of all

ages.

Itwaslastrunin2022andwas won by an excellent film inthe open adults’ category which powerfully examined the deterioration of Lake Waihora. There is something for everyone as all films receive a prize.

At the “Oscar like” awards evening where all films are viewed, it is always very clear thattheproductionteamshave received a great deal of enjoymentfromtheirhardwork and creativity. There are category prizes as well as the overallKea Trophy for the best filmoftheyear.

So please, everyone, start

planning to “FOCUS FOR FUTURE”.Theclosingdateisin late August with the Awards eveninginSeptember.

For details goto For details goto www.Humanitix.com/nz www.Humanitix.com/nz www.Humanitix.com/nz www.Humanitix.com/nz “ “FocusFor Future FocusFor Future Future FocusFor Future” ” ” ” for for detailed information andan detailed information andan entry package. entrypackage.

MALVERN COMMUNITY BOARD REPORT

At the Malvern Community BoardMaymeetingonMonday 27th May 2024 the Members notedthate ectivecommunity engagement had resulted in a joint e ort with Darfield Residents Association in obtaining some 250 persons providingfeedback on the SDC Preliminary Consultation for the Representation Review withsome237notinfavourof Council doing away with CommunityBoards.

The Kirwee Residents Association obtain around 65 signatures in support of retaining the Community Board.Thisisin comparison to the 229 persons, throughout the Selwyn District, who responded to the Council. Thereisoverwhelmingsupport for the Malvern Community Board.Thefeedbackisthatthe Board is e ective in community engagement and advocacy and a voice for the community.

The Board noted that the analysis undertaken by SDC and the Report provided to the Representation Review Subcommittee for the meeting on 28th May 2024 was perfunctory and did not do justice to the significant community input within Malvern.

To further engage with the community the Board resolved toholdtheSeptembermeeting in the She eld Hall and is looking record or live stream meetingslaterthisyear. AlsoworkingwiththeShe eld and surrounding communities,

the She eld Swimming pool will re-open this coming season and the Board looks forwardtofurther engagement with the community to ensure the much valued community assetcontinuestobeapopular attractionintheyearsahead.

The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The final approval of le.ers for print, rests with the editor. Le.ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length.

Le.ers to the Editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Le.ers wri.en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

May I commend councillor Lydia Gliddon for her attempt to May I commend councillor Lydia Gliddon for her attempt to May Lydia Gliddon her to May Lydia Gliddon her to correct a serious anomaly in the Selwyn District Councils correct a serious anomaly in the Selwyn District Councils correct a serious anomaly in Selwyn District Councils correct a serious anomaly in Selwyn District Councils proposed “Ward Representation” based on population. proposed “Ward Representation” based on population. proposed “Ward Representation” based on proposed “Ward Representation” based on

The Council is proposing four wards, eight Councillors and no The Council is proposing four wards, eight Councillors and no The Council is proposing four eight Councillors no

The Council is proposing four eight Councillors no community boards. community boards. community boards. community boards.

Malvern Ward, with over 70% of the area, would have just one Malvern with over of area, have Council representative. Council representative. Council representative. Council representative. At the Representative Review meeting

At the Representative Review meeting At the Representative Review meeting At the Representative Review meeting on May 28, Lydia put forward a proposal for “four wards and on May 28, Lydia put forward a proposal for “four wards and on forward a for “four wards and on forward a for “four wards and nine Councillors” to give Malvern a second representative. nine to Malvern a second

Her only support came from the chairman of the soon to be Her only came chairman of to be abolished community board. abolished community board. abolished board. abolished board.

Malvern is fortunate to have such a dedicated, hardworking

Malvern is fortunate to have such a dedicated, hardworking

Malvern fortunate to have dedicated, hardworking

Malvern fortunate to have dedicated, hardworking representative and as such Lydia deserves our strong representative and as such Lydia deserves our strong representative such Lydia deserves strong representative such Lydia deserves strong support. support. support. support.

It is just a pity the other Councillors and staff at that meeting

It is just a pity the other Councillors and staff at that meeting It just the other Councillors and at meeting It just the other Councillors and at meeting refused to support her and correct the massive injustice in the refused to support her and correct the massive injustice the refused support and the injustice refused support and the injustice proposed ward representation. proposed

Fred Bull, Darfield

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TIPS FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING

Stay safe over winter while enjoying the beautiful winter scenery New Zealand has to o er.

It’s that time of the year when cold dark mornings and early blinding sunsets can a ect our driving. Winter driving does have its drawbacks so it’s a good idea to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for any road conditions you

mightencounter.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi suggests slowing down and adjusting your speed to the driving conditions. Being seen is important too and drivingwithyourheadlightson throughout the day means you will be seen by oncoming tra c especially in wet, foggy, icy, snowy and cloudy conditions.

Weather conditions can a ect road conditions so if you’re planningalongjourney,itpays tocheckwithNZAAoronasite suchasNZTA’sJourneyPlanner orSnowNZ.

Check you have an emergency kit in your car – include the following: blankets, gloves, hats, warm jackets, torch, reflective safety gear, first aid kit, multi tool or Swiss Armystyleknife,tyrechangingtools, ice scraper, and snow chains if

you anticipate travelling through areas that may be pronetosnow.

Give your vehicle a thorough once over before you set o –inspect your tyres and make sure they are fit for purpose withplentyoftreadandsitting at the correct pressure; check your wipers and lights; get yourbatteryandbrakestested; and make sure your heating and defrosting systems are working e ciently. And to keep your car in tiptop condition, give it a good coat of protective wax and remember to wash the undercarriage if you are regularly travelling over gravel roads.

Plan your journey and take your time to get to you and your passengers to your destinationsafely.

Look out for our next Shop Local Winter Feature - WINTER HEALTH Book space now! Deadline: 17th June, 10am

NO SATURDAY DELIVERY SERVICE A CONCERN

NZPostischangingitsdelivery days for newspapers and parcels in rural areas of New Zealand. From June 29, 2024, there will no longer be newspaper and parcel deliveriestoruraladdresseson Saturdays due to commercial viability, but Monday-to-Friday deliveries will continue as usual.

Rural delivery contractor Nev Croy is concerned about the cessation of Saturday deliveries.He saysheisoneof the few contractors who are totally against changing the present six-day-a-week Rural PostalService.

“When the changes were announced I received a huge amount of support from my customers,” says Nev. “Such is their genuine concern that they even wenttothee ort of writing sensible submissions, which I passed on to the managers of NZ Post. These submissions asked them to reconsider and retain our sixday-a-weekservice.”

With Nev’s area being the last rural delivery before the West Coast, isolation can cause

problems for people who are expecting and should receive their urgent medical and vet supplies on a Thursday or Friday but often find their ordered supplies are delayed and turn up on a Saturday instead.

“With no Saturday delivery, these customers won’t receive their parcels or their paper until Monday, and if Monday is a public holiday, it will be Tuesday.When thishappens, it causes a lot of frustration and inconvenience. In some cases, the customer may have to travellongdistancestobuythe same item, which they should alreadyhavereceived.”

Nev says he understands all businesses need to make money. “That is why we work orinvestmoneyinbusiness.To my understanding NZ Post made a profit last year; it may notbeasmuchastheywanted butit’sstillontherightsideof theledger.”

However, with the tight economic times forecast for this coming year, things may be di erent, and Nev says he can understand to a degree

NEWS IN BRIEF

ARE YOU READY FOR AN EMERGENCY? ARE YOU READY FOR AN EMERGENCY? YOU READY FOR YOU READY FOR

The Selwyn Emergency Management team is heading to Springfield to host a free presentation evening at 7pm on Tuesday, June 25 at Tawera Hall, Springfield on the hazards that could a ect Selwyn and what residents and businesses can do to be prepared.

To register, email cdem.team@selwyn.govt.nz.

that there are several underlyingfactorswhyNZPost would have to make this decisionforsomeareas.“There has been a huge decline in people sending letters. Emails are the preferred option being quicker and more cost e ective.Forexample,in2016, I was delivering around 3000 letters per week. In 2022, it was around 1200 per week but,” he says, “online shopping has increased to counteract this.”

While some areas have been luckyenoughtokeeptheRural delivery service for six days a week for another 12 months, Nev’s records show that he delivers more items on a Saturday than some other days oftheweek.

He says he just wants to be able to keep giving the same servicethathehasbeengiving for a good number of years. “But with the present cuts, you will be getting a lesser service for the same cost for the sender. I am also beginning to think that with these cuts NZ Post is putting on us as their contractors, it must also be devaluingourbusiness.”

WADDINGTON NATIVE PLANTING PROJECT

WADDINGTON PLANTING PROJECT

The final stage the Waddington Native Planting is coming up on Saturday, June 8 at 10am on Waddington Road. Helpers will be most appreciated. Bring something to kneel on and gardening gloves. Spades, plants, and plant guards are all supplied.

A big thank you to the Council for supplying the plants for this last stage of planting and also to She eld Garden Club who supplied funds for stage one and Trees of Canterbury who supplied donations of plants for stage two. Also, a big thank you to those who have helped make this beautification project come to life. The community is excited to see that their plants have adapted well to their new habitat with very few losses over the last two years. See you there!

For all your small excava'on requirements

• Site & Garden Clearance

• Lawn Construc on (Small & Large)

• Driveways

Sheep & Ca*le

Shingle Supplies

Give Neil a call on 022 451 7207 or email neiljudith@xtra.co.nz

BACK YOUR LOCAL YOUNG FARMING CHAMPIONS

The Young Farmers Tasman teamneedsyoursupport.

FMG Region-o is teaming up AgriKidsNZ, Junior and Young Farmer winners for a regional showdown.

Each region earns points by completing community focussedchallengesandpublic voting.

When you vote for your local Tasmanarea,youarevotingto support Rural Support Trust andtheTasmanteam.

Tasman representative George Dodson says, “The Trust does

great work for the community and is always involved wherever help isrequired; they are great advocates for the rural sector. Anyone who votes goesinthedrawtowina$500 Prezzycard.IfTasmanwins,we get to donate the $5000 to RuralSupportTrust.”

The winning region will come away with provincial glory and much more including: $5,000 fortheirchosencharity,$1,000 to the senior contestant, $1,000 to be split among the Junior contestants and $1,000

to be split among the AgriKidsNZ

Votingcloses5pm, 13 July. Votingcloses5pm, Tovote, visit fmg.co.nz/ Tovote, visit fmg.co.nz/ campaigns/regiono . campaigns/regiono . campaigns/regiono campaigns/regiono

HAPPY COINCIDENCE

Visit to Rewi Alley Memorial Visit to Rewi Alley Park in Springfield. Park

• Screened/Crushed Rotten Rock

• Compacts Like Concrete

• Bulk Deliveries - Truck & Trailer

• Lifestyle Driveways - Free Quotes

• Rotten Rock Dairy Lanes

On Saturday May 25, Luyi Duan, the great granddaughter of Rewi Alley, and the Chinese Minister of International Relations of the Central Congress, Liu Jianchao, visited Springfield to honour the memory of Rewi Alley. Rewi was born in Springfield and spent 60 years in China working in education, factory regulation and flood relief mainly with the rural poor. Rewi formally adopted two boys and, Alan, one of these boys, is Luyi’s great grandfather.

The ceremony at Springfield gave Minister Liu an opportunity to learn more about Rewi Alley’s work and life. As a graduate of Oxford University he was able to read the English panels in the memorial building and communicate with guests from Selwyn Sister City Committee, Malvern Community Board, Springfield residents, Selwyn residents and guests from Christchurch City Council and ARA.

Minister Liu planted a ginkgo tree assisted by Springfield students Eli and Lora Cooper. Mayor Sam Broughton assisted with laying a wreath at the RewiAlleyMemorialandspoke about Selwyn as a great place to live and do business. The strong growth of Selwyn was emphasised.

Luyi is a university assistant professor and lawyer specializing in Intellectual Property Law. Her name is a Chinese derivation of Rewi. She was accompanied by two Alley family members for her visit to Canterbury and was able to visit Darfield High School, which has a Sister School relationship with Shandan Bailie Vocational College,whichwasestablished byhergreatgrandfather.

The previous day, both guests participatedintheunveilingof a Rewi Alley sculpture at the Arts Centre in Christchurch. This was supported by the Christchurch City Council international department and their China Sister City Committee.

Thisceremonywasfollowedby a symposium where the Selwyn Sister City chairperson spoke about the connections between Selwyn and Shandan, Selwyn’s Sister City.

Highlighted was last year’s

visit of 12 principals to China and the links established between schools. The demonstration of agricultural technology including sheep milking, irrigation monitoring through soil scopes and organicproductionofherbsfor producing health products, as part oflast December’svisitors from Shandan, helped those visitors to understand the way the links are mutually beneficial.

Selwyn is fortunate that residents of Springfield past and present have honoured Rewi Alley in the construction of the Memorial Park and willinglyassistwhenimportant Chinese people visit. Many others stop at the Memorial as they drive through Springfield. Minister Liu and the Chinese Minister of Education, who visited Springfield last year, are members of the 2977 Chinese Congress who represent China’s 2.43 billion people.

Mayor Sam Broughton and Minister Liu observed by Ambassador Wang placing a wreath at The Rewi Alley Statue.

Last Thursday we delivered our first budget. As Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised since being elected, it is fiscally responsibleandwilldeliveron ourcommitments.

The main highlights of this budget include tax relief for middle-income earners and parents. From 31 July this year, average income households will receive tax relief of up to $102 a fortnight. On top of that, eligible families will receive a FamilyBoost childcare payment of up to $150 per fortnight.

Investments in public services include $16.68 billion multiyear funding boost for health services, $2.93 billion for education,and$2.92billionto restore law and order, including an increase of 500 frontlinePoliceo cersbythe endof2025.

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to extend free mammograms to women aged up to 74 years.

Therewillalsobea$7billion boost to capital funding, including $1.2 billion for the Regional Infrastructure Fund, $2.68billioninroads,rail,and public transport to unlock economic growth and enable safe and quick travel, $1.5 billion in school and kura property, $2.1 billion for law and order, including funding for an 810-bed expansion of Waikeria Prison, $408 million toupgradeDefenceequipment and infrastructure, $140 million to deliver 1,500 new social housing places, and $103 million to meet emerging cost-pressures in Health NZ’s infrastructure pipeline. This budget also includes practical climate action, including funding specific climateresilienceprojectslike stop banks and floodwalls through the Regional InfrastructureFund.

Budget 2024 provides the foundation for us to reduce our emissions and increase our resilience, while ensuring thatourresponseisproviding valuetohardworkingKiwis. Enduring savings of $23 billion over four years are aimedtoresponsiblyfundtax relief and provide an additional boost to priority frontlineservices.

Our government inherited a dire fiscal situation, with core Crown expenditure increasing nearly 70 percent between 2017 and 2023, and debt blowing out from $60 billion to $155 billion. This year’s budget aims to bring fiscal discipline to get back to surplusandlowergovernment debt,whileincreasingfunding tothefront-lineservicesKiwis shouldexpect.Budget2024is theclean-upjobNewZealand needs after six years of economicmismanagement!

LOCAL VETERINARIAN PROVIDES LIFELINE TO ANIMALS IN TONGA

Beato was pleased to see a sizeable number of senior citizens bring their pets to the clinic.

He says an 86-year-old lady had caught a cab on the last Friday, which was parked in the clinic compound, for the hour it took for her pets to be neutered and discharged whilst she patiently sat under thetentsetupoutside.

“I was privileged to be the veterinarian who desexed her pets and took time out to discharge them to her and get to know her story; about her family, her pets and how her pets, with her husband having already passed on, provided the comfort and companionship that she neededatherage,”saysBeato.

“Knowing that the team was caring for animals that were not only just pets or livestock but also, in some cases, were the only emotional support that some individuals would haveimpactedmedeeply.”

Beato says volunteering with SPAW is an enriching experience. “You will be pushed out of your comfort zone.Youwilldiscoveraspects of yourself you did not know you had, working with equally amazingindividualsasa team. You will widen your horizons by interactingwith people and animals of a culture di erent toyourown.

You will be made to rethink how resourceful and resilient you can be, working and improvising in challenging environments whilst also still

providing quality veterinary care for the animalsthat come to the clinic. You will be made to see that your time and your expertise are extremely valuable and matter to the peoples of the Pacific Islands who can often lack access to qualityveterinaryservices.”

CELEBRATING SELWYN

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Lincoln Envirotown Trust is again looking forward to assessing and celebrating the environmental and community initiatives that businesses undertake.

Every two years, the Trust organises the Selwyn Responsible Business Awards. The awards are presented at a celebratory evening in early November but before that, the Trust’s assessors will be available to make short visits to all enterprises who wish to discuss the e orts they are makingandreceiverecognition forthese.

Participation is entirely voluntary; last year nearly 80 businesses of all kinds participated. Assessors are always in awe of how much businesses do to remain as sustainable as possible and engage with their local

communities. All business endeavours and achievements are recognised. All receive certificates, digital badges, and mention in our publicity. The emphasis of the process is on discussing practices and problems, recognising the e ortsmade,andseeingwhere moremightbedone.

Lincoln Envirotown Trust

encourages businesses to contact its Responsible Business Coordinator to arrangeashortmeetingtotalk about their practices and potentialachievementsandfor everyone to have these showcasedonawardsnight. Contact

DRINKING? DON'T DRIVE

We’recontinuingtogetbehind the wheel after drinking, with alcohol being a significant factor contributing to deaths and severe injuries in crashes inSelwyn.

In2023,alcoholwassuspected in19%oftotalSelwyncrashes, whichresultedintwofatalities and13seriousinjuries.

In response, NZ Police, NZTA and partners are coming together this June to collectively target people in Canterbury who continue to think it’s ok to drink and then drive.

People will be reminded of the consequences through

education and advertising, supported on the ground by Police vehicle checks, enforcement, and driver education.

Mayor Sam Broughton says seeing our community take a responsible approach to sober drivingisgood.

“Together, we are shifting beliefs and behaviours about drinkdriving.Ouryoungpeople and a generational change in attitudes to drunk drivers are leadingthis.

“Our Selwyn community is aware of the expectation to arrange a safe ride home. This June, Selwyn District Council is

joining forces with our road safety partners to focus on the risk drink drivers place on all othertransportusers.”

Drink driving significantly impacts drivers, passengers, and people using the roads aroundthem.

Around 40% of people injured in crashes involving alcohol were not the drink driver behindthewheel.

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Dave Fitzjohn, project manager for Lincoln Envirotown Trust, gives an introduction talk at a previous Selwyn Responsible Business Awards evening.

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DARFIELD GUN CLUB REPORT

A change this month due to being the clubs turn to host The CAC Teams shoot for 2024.

Conditions were pretty good with mostly clear skies althoughasti easterlybreeze madethingsabitdi cult.

With a larger turnout expected a 10:30 start was required although the first squads started just before that and with a total of 59 shooters attending.

TOILETRIES NEEDED

The Darfield Food & Clothing Bank is after toiletries e.g. Tooth brushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet paper etc. They, along with any non-perishable food donations can be dropped o at the Malvern News o ce, next to Darfield Bakery. (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 532 532

The 25 tgt Single rise was quickly finished but without much Red on the board, not suchagoodsign.

Team cards were a bit slow coming in delaying the draw for shooting position but was quickly sorted with Darfield forcedtoleadthewaywiththe team setting a score of 72/75 for the other eleven teams to beat.Ellesmere No1 team and Waihora No 1 managed to draw level so a three way shoot-o was required with a format of 1 tgt for each team member in a 5 tgt total repeatingifrequired. Darfield once again shot first unfortunately dropping a target. Waihora and Ellesmere followed with neither team missing. So the two teams went out for another round with Ellesmere missing a target to give Waihora 1 the win. Well done in the conditions.

Lastly a Single barrell event and shooting back to normal withnotalotofRedagain.

Many thanks to all those helping run the squads, Anna MangelsfortheluchtimeBBQ Leigh-anne and Maureen for the afternoon tea and the o cesta fortheirhardwork. Next shoot Sunday 7nd July 12:30p.m.start.Allwelcome. Results Results Results Results CACTeam Shoot CACTeam Shoot WinnerWaihora1. (G Everett 15, G Lassen 15, C Everett 15, P Lassen 13, GCameron14)72/75

Alsoin shoot shoot shoot--o o o Darfield 1. ( D Je eris 15, S Gawn 13, B Brown 15, BMangels14,PTempleton15) Ellesmere 1. (A Perrett 14, D McCartin 14, S Turner 15, SEverett14,AFrench15)

ToaddtotheseresultsaNight shoot was held at Ellesmere on 24th May between Darfield andEllesmere.

Matched teams over all grades meant a close result with Ellesmerecomingoutontop. Brodie Mangels the Only Darfield member coming away withaprizeonthenight. GoodshootingBrodie.

EuchreStarts

KirweeBowlingClub

18June 12pm MenzShedDarfieldAGM MenzShed

18June 7pm GetYourLifeBack

19June 7pm GetYourLifeBack

DarfieldLibrary

DarfieldLibrary

20June 7pm MalvernCancerSupportAGM DarfieldLibrary

22June 5pm MatarikiInMalvern

DarfieldRecCentre

25June 7pm AreYouReadyForAn Emergency TaweraHall,Springfield

27June 5pm ManawatiaaMatariki TeAraAtea

6July 7:30pm DanceattheDuckPond

DarfieldRecCentre

7July 1pm WatercolourWorkshopPart1 FarmhouseGallery

9July 7:15pm WalkingNetball WestMeltonNetballCourts

14July 1pm WatercolourWorkshopPart2 FarmhouseGallery

28July 1pm WatercolourWorkshopTreesandLandscapes FarmhouseGallery

11Aug 1pm WatercolourWorkshopImpressionisticFlowers FarmhouseGallery

25Aug 1pm WatercolourWorkshopDramaticSkies FarmhouseGallery

7Sept DarfieldCeilidhDance

Shooting all done in time for the extensive afternoon tea at 3:30onthedot.

Brodie Mangels at Ellesmere Night Shoot.

Winners Waihora 1. Team Photo From Left to Right: G Lassen, G Cameron, P Lassen C Everett, G Everett.

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this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please ph Alan Roberts0212272080.

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 on coal-ranges, also sweeping anysizedopenfire.Wequote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.

DRIVEWAYS

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

Jo Babe - Wedding Celebrant 0274323360 jobabenz8@gmail.com www.jobabecelebrant.co.nz For your personalised wedding ceremony

Domestic

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

MORTGAGE BROKER

ARE ARE ARE youinneedofarefinance, firsthomeloan,buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I cangetyou thebestdeal 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.

PLANTS FOR SALE

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

ROOM TO RENT

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

SCRAP METAL

WANTED! WANTED! WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery.Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phoneeither 0276950480or alternatively0800030712.

SITUATION WANTED

EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Pleasephone0225747805. MY MY MY Trucks and I are looking for work. Ranging from 100250hp. Can do tasks from feeding stock to planting spuds. $100 +Fuel per hour. RingRini0274517300.

Rural Tenancy Rural Inspections. Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions. Phone Rebecca 027 313 2270 or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

TRAILERS

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

WANTED TO BUY

• Dead cars

• End of life cars

• Scrap cars

• Old farm vehicles

CASH

TRADES

TRADES

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

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

WANTED

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

• 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

KITCHENS KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units, melamineor 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

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES

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)

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