Issue 1,146 Friday 2nd August 2024 by Malvern News

Friday 2nd August 2024

DARFIELD WIN COLEMAN SHIELD

The Darfield Rugby Division 1 team have every right to be proud of themselves after winning the Coleman Shield final game against Prebbleton lastSaturday(25-14).

Kieran Meikle scored the first try for Darfield and his twin brother Lance scored the final trytosealthegame.

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The game was played in outstanding conditions on a well-maintained field at Kirwee Rugby Club who were the Finals Days host for the firsttime.

The team finished 4th on the ladder which gave them an away semi-final against Waihora. Following on the momentum of Blair McIlroys 300th Senior game, the week before, the team played to the whistleandwon30-22.

CoachChrisLea,withhisquiet and calm demeanour, was quietly confident going into the final game and his team waswellprepared.

Club Patron, John Creamer would like to take this opportunitytocongratulatethe Darfield Rugby Div 1 team, “What a game and what a result-welldone”.

Club President and Div 1 starting Number 4 Lock, Tim Wright is extremely proud of the boys and loves the fact the Coleman Shield is back ‘home. He says, “Thank you to everyonethathassupportedus during the season, this wouldn’t be possible without you”.

In 1948, T Coleman of Lincoln donatedashieldforthewinner of a match between the winners of the Ellesmere and

competitions.

Clubs found it difficult to arrange the game, so in 1952 itwastransferredtothesenior representative match between

the sub-unions. After the amalgamation, it was transferred to the senior competitionandisnowthesub -unionspremiertrophy.

The Coleman Shield being handed to the captain of Darfield Div 1 Team, Harrison Groundwater, by Luisetti Seeds Production Manager, John McCaw.

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Kieran Meikle scored the first try for Darfield and his twin brother Lance scored the final try to seal the game.

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HOLIDAY PARK LEASE CANCELLED

Holliday makers and residents localtotheGlentunnelHoliday Park may be surprised to hear that the Selwyn District Council has cancelled the lease of the Glentunnel HolidayPark.

Glentunnel Camping Ground Limited (GCGL) no longer operates this facility after cancellationwasundertakenin line with requirements under

thePropertyLawAct2007. As the Council is still engaged incourtproceedingswithGCGL in relation to the lease, the Council is unable to make further comments on this decisionatthisstage. Council sta are currently considering options for future managementofthesite. At this stage, the Council intends to honour all existing

bookings and encourages anyone with an existing or planned booking to make contact with Selwyn District Council directly as soon as possible to conﬁrm their booking arrangements, including new payment arrangements.

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DARFIELD ARTWEEK 2024

CAN YOU HELP?

This year will be the 43rd anniversary of the October exhibition, which has evolved from being simply a weekend exhibition to a ten-day celebration of art. Opening night will be Friday, October 11 at the Darﬁeld Recreation Centre.

Every year a group of dedicated volunteers work to make it successful, we estimate that it takes around 900 hours to plan and run the exhibition. The time given by volunteers is vital, it would be great to have more people involved. So, if you are available to help in any way pleasecontactus. Financial support is another way you can help Artweek, we

havesponsorshipanddonation options. Alternatively, the donation of services or supplieswillalsobeverymuch appreciated. We can discuss whatisneededifthiswerethe option you would like to choose.

Without local support we would not be able to run the exhibition. Feedback from visitors always highlights how surprised many are by the quality of the exhibition ‘for a small rural town’. The exhibition showcases the Malvern area, especially

Darﬁeld, attracts visitors, and contributes to the local economy.

AllDarﬁeldArtweeksupporters will be acknowledged during theexhibition.

If you needmore f you needmore you needmore f you needmore information, or you have information, or you have information, you have information, you have any questions about any of any questions about any of any any the sponsorship or donation the sponsorship options, please do not options, do not hesitate to contact hesitate to contact Julie

or email or oremail email or email chairdarfieldartweek@gmail.com, chairdarfieldartweek@gmail.com, chairdarfieldartweek@gmail.com, chairdarfieldartweek@gmail.com, or visit: or orvisit: visit: or visit: www.malvernarts.org.nz. www.malvernarts.org.nz.

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BRICK PEOPLE HUNT A SUCCESS

A promotional activity held over the school holidays and organised by Darﬁeld Primary School PTA, Hunt for the Brick People, was a great success andprovedto be popular for a rangeofages.

Organisers Kelly Buckland, Maria MacFarlane and Emily Mitchell were pleased with howtheeventwent.

“We sold a total of 312 maps at $2 each, exact proﬁts haven't yet been worked out, as this was technically a promotional activity towards The Darﬁeld Bricktacular Lego Eventnextmonth.”

The Hunt proved to be really popular. “Feedback from

businesses said there were many grandparents out with children, as well as older siblings taking the younger ones around. Everyone was well-behavedandrespectfulof businesses.”

“Some businesses saw an increase in customers, and everyone commented on how much extra foot tra c there was around Darﬁeld, including new faces and how lovely it was to hear the children's excitement when they discovered another Brick Personalongthetrail.”

Organisers have been asked if they can do it again and plans are in the pipeline to do

STRUMMING IN DARFIELD

A Darfield strum was held recently at Darfield Recreation Centre. This is the second ever Darfield strum, the first one being so successful last winter that it was organised for this year The 100-strong attendees were invited from all over Canterbury and took part in two open mic sections and a strum along with singing, harmonies and playing. Instead of an overhead projector showing the lyrics and chords like 2023, the attendees had to register and were supplied with a songbook to take home and bring next year as some of the same songs could be played again.

something similar in the 2025 Julyschoolholidays.

“It was a great way to get peopleoutandaboutlocallyin the Winter holidays, bring a community together, as well as showcase our township, including the Community Pantry, which many didn’t knowabout.”

People asking who decorated the Brick People will be pleased to know that most were done by some very talented people in our community – Darﬁeld Primary School, Darﬁeld High School students and Te Haunui Art Gallery.

All the Brick People will be on display at The Darﬁeld Bricktacular 2024 on August 31 at the Darﬁeld Recreation Centre.

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The recent Hunt for the Brick People over the school holidays, organised by Darfield Primary School PTA, proved a popular activity for old and young alike.

Pictured is (from left) Geoff Wilson, Adele Langlands (Strum organiser), Ruha Goodwill and Scott Walters. Geoff, Ruha and Scott attend the Rolleston Ukulele Group and Adele Langlands is an original tutor from Darfield.

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A NEW SENSE OF PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity is creating a buzz for the owners andsta ofQuartzHillStation, Windwhistle.

GeeandDanHarperhavebeen working with Stoney Creek owner and CEO Brent McConnell to produce a highquality wool product for the market.

The couple were introducedto Brent and Juanita by a mutual friend in 2017 and it wasn’t long before they were invited tobeintheStoneyCreekRural Testteam.DanandBrenthitit o and began discussing ideas on how to use the wool and create a quality product while alsopayingthefarmersmore.

“We developed a friendship and had a mutual passion for wool,” says Dan. “Farming is tough, and the wool side had beenlettingusdown.Wehave to pay shearers to shear the sheep and we were getting next to no money for the wool.”

The collaboration between the twocompanieshastakenwool from Quartz Hill Station to be processed and developed by Stoney Creek and turned into warm, hardwearing garments suitable for the farming environment.

With the Quartz Hill wool, Stoney Creek has developed Strong Wool garments by processing the higher micron course wool, normally sold for

carpets, and turning it into a softer product that is durable and can be worn without compromising comfort. The wool comes from cross-bred sheep called Headwaters, which is a composite breed of quarter parts perendale, romney,ﬁnnandtexel.

Dan says that seeing people wearing the jerseys is a real buzz. All his farm sta and his family have jerseys from Stoney Creek’s new line of garments.

“We can follow our wool product right to the end consumer. If you walk into, for example, Hunting and Fishing, you can see the product displayed and it looks great. There has also been plenty of positive feedback from those that are wearing the garments so that is always a plus,” says Dan. “Everything we do at

Quartz Hill we try to involve our sta . This journey that we haveembarkedonwithStoney Creek has been exciting for all of us. The sta essentially grow the wool, organise the shearing and the transfer of the wool and are now wearing the product. You can’t get muchbetterthanthat.”

Gee and Dan believe what is important is that consumers understand where the product hascomefrom.

“Many companies in New Zealand selling wool garments are not using NZ wool. If New Zealanderswanttosupportthe country’s wool industry, we need to be buying New Zealand wool. Consumers should do some homework around companies and brands and support them based on what is important to you; supportlocal.”

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Dan and Gee with their children, Marlow (9), Flossie (10), Ardie (6) and Goldie (4), as they proudly show off garments (the jerseys home-grown from Quartz Hill Station) from the Stoney Creek range.

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The pair say that the collaboration has opened their eyes to what can be achieved with Strong Wool in New Zealand and also the nature of the wool industry and how it isn’tcompletelytransparent. And that is where Quartz Hill

A NEW SENSE OF PURPOSE

StationandStoneyCreekcome in – their collaboration is transparent for everyone including the end purchaser, it supports local, and makes it worthwhileforthesupplier.

For Dan, Gee and their family, thereisnowaglimmerofhope in wool industry, and they’re

SUCCESSFUL EUCHRE FUNDRAISER

The Kirwee Bowling Club is pleased with how its Winter Euchre series went. These card nights were held in the clubhouse and ran from June 14 until July 19, as a way of engaging members of the community as well as raising some funds; they earned over $1600 for the club this year. The organisers wish to thank all those who supported the series by entering, making donations, or helping run the cards. The photo shows the card players focused on the game.

excited about future possibilities.

For Stoney Creek, Brent says their aim is to ultimately inﬂuence every single person/ business who is purchasing wool for clothing in New Zealand to pay the farmers moremoney.

The collaboration has given Dan and Gee a new sense of purpose along with a real sense of pride, not just for thembutalsofortheirsta . “We are excited to be in this journey with Stoney Creek and to see how this could grow for ruralNewZealand.”

There is even a range for the dogs.

Quartz Hill Station staff member, Reuben McLay wearing a jersey from the Stoney Creek range.

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UWCC AWARDED $10,000

Upper Waikirikiri Catchment Collective (UWCC) is one of six recipients ofthe 2024 Westpac Water Care Project grants scheme through NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac New Zealand.

The $10,000 grants will support sustainable initiatives for biodiversity, river health and wetlands throughout the country.

The successful grant recipients also include: Pokaiwhena Catchment Group (Upper North Island), Whangara Community Catchment Group (Eastern North Island), Roding River Catchment Group (Central New Zealand), Ida Valley Catchment Group (Otago), and Gore CatchmentGroup(Southland).

The Westpac Water Care Projectwasestablishedin2022 by NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac NZ and supports conservation projects run by regional catchment groups aroundthecountry.

NZ Landcare Trust CEO Dr Nick Edgar says it’s been great to see the progress made by di erent catchment groups

since the Westpac Water Care Projectwasestablished. “Catchment groups have used their grants to achieve some meaningful environmental outcomes in their regions,” Dr Edgarsays.

With their grant, Upper WaikirikiriCatchmentCollective will undertake native plantings and predator control e orts in thecatchments.

UWCCchair Lydia Gliddon says, “We are thrilled to secure funding for stage two at Whitecli s for plants, guards andpredatortrapping.”

Lydia puts their successful bid for funding down to the completion of stage one. “Over

two community planting days, we planted over 1300 eco sourced plants where 3500m2 ofweedswerecleared."

She says UWCC hope to start their water quality monitoring programmeinsummer and will “start sharing this data as the community has told us this is an important recreational place forthem.”

Hamish Wright, a UWCC communitymember,says, “This is a fantastic ﬁrst step for predatorfree aspirationswithin the Whitecli s catchment area. It will kick start our goal of having a predator trap in every resident’sbackyard."

The diagram shows the Upper Waikirikiri Catchment Collective planting scheme along the Selwyn Waikirikiri River/Whitecliffs Domain and will amount to nearly 3500 native plants being planted over time.

NETBALL CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

Last weekend the Darﬁeld Netball Club celebrated its 60thyearAnniversary.

It all started on 17th August 1964 with the first AGM of the Darfield Basketball Club, and followed with a name change in 1971 to Darfield Netball Club. In the first years the players trained at the tennis courts (which were at Almond Park),theHighSchool,andthe Primary School, beforethe first court was completed in April 1972 following a lot of fundraising,andasecondcourt quickly followed in 1973. Further courts were added in the 1980’s, with the last (5th) courtin2016.

Throughout the years there have been countless fun times had from social events and a variety of di erent fundraising activities.

There have been a number of di erent uniform developments, with many of the early items being handmade by committee members or players, taking manyhoursofsewing.

The 60th celebration day started with the normal

Thank you to the following businesses and people who supported our event and raﬄe:

• Darﬁeld Bakery

• Darﬁeld 4 Square

• Leech Drainage

• Bayleys (Jo McIntosh)

• Bridgestone (Halswell/ Hornby/Rolleston)

• Darﬁeld Village Meats

• Property Brokers (Amy Jones and Shar Simon)

• The Beauty Lounge

• The Salon (West Melton)

• Netball Mainland

• Barry Wright

• Bre2 Kelland

• Heleni Carter

• Lorraine Strowger

Saturdaygamesandincludeda display of the past uniforms outsidetheclubrooms. Afterthegames,pastmembers from the earliest team to previous committee/coaches/ players and current club members shared an enjoyable afternoon catching up and sharing stories over lunch. There were photos to look over, old documents to look through, and a display of the

various uniforms from the beginningtopresentday.

The committee would like to extendtheirappreciationanda huge thank you to all of the local businesses and individuals who supported both the event and the ra e whichwasdrawnontheday. There are only a few weeks of the season remaining, and we look forward to our upcoming prizegivings.

Raﬄe Results:

• Firewood - Russell Mer6mer

• Lamb's Wood Blanket - Anne Taylor

• Wheel Alignment/Scratch Tickets - Debbie Henderson

• Beauty Voucher/Salon Products - Andy Ellis

• Meat Voucher/Wooden Bowl - Karyn Thomson

• 2 Fat Possums Voucher - Roslyn Strowger

• Prezzy Card - Gaynor Bamford

• Hun6ng & Fishing Voucher - Emerson Leech

• French Country Clock - Jaime Cooke

• Tac6x Signed Ball - Rachel Galey

• Tac6x Signed Ball - Darryl Park

Thank you to everyone who purchased a cket for suppor ng our raﬄe

Jill Moore, Dawn Thomas and Diane Bell (all members of the Club since the beginning) cutting the cake.

The Malvern Game Hunters Club (MGHC) in conjunc6on with Coalgate Tavern, Alpine Builds and Hawkins River Spreading held their 31st annual hun6ng compe66on last weekend.

Approximately 220 hunters, bagged a good number of large, impressive animals for the weigh-in on Sunday at the Coalgate Tavern, which saw people from all over the South Island a2ending.

Weights were higher in the boar sec6on compared to last year with the largest boar weighing in at 86.5kg and the average at 52kg. The red and fallow stag, and chamois weights was down from last year. But the Tahr was up slightly in both weigh and Douglas Score.

The judge’s choice overall prize went to Heath Smith, who weighed in an impressive chamois.

The pig carrying sec6on saw a great number of keen par6cipants over all sec6ons this year, which was fantas6c.

Ryan Finlinson was awarded the Mark Ranui Memorial Trophy for the biggest boar weighed in by a MGHC member.

“The commi2ee would like to thank Harry from Coalgate Tavern for his support,” says MGHC President Jarrad Simpson, “as well as all our sponsors who donated a raH of wonderful prizes, helping to make this one of the best hun6ng compe66ons around. The weather for the weekend was brilliant and it was great to see a large number a2end and support the weigh-in and prizegiving. Planning will start soon for next year’s event, hope to see you there.”

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MostRabbits/Hare: 1st LoganPatterson 18

MostPossums: MostPossums: 1st AndrewBell 28

MostPests: MostPests: 1

BrookeLee 29 2nd JesseHouston 11 3rd AndrewBell 3

UNDER16SECTION: HeaviestBoar: HeaviestBoar: HeaviestBoar: HeaviestBoar: 1st FletcherGrice 57.5kg

2nd WilliamGrice 53.0kg

3rd BraxSimpson 48.6kg

HeaviestWallaby: HeaviestWallaby: HeaviestWallaby: HeaviestWallaby: 1st TomCootes

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TIME TO MOVE ON

Dan grew up in Central Otago and began working in the civil industry in 2007, he progressed through the ranks starting as a labourer working his way through to operator and foreman to senior managementroleswithinsome highperformingbusinesses.

“Ihaveworkedonprojectsand contracts ranging from general excavation, highway and road construction,dairyconversions, forestry roading and earthworks, land clearing, demolition, subdivisions, drainage, railway construction, commercial excavation and siteworks and emergency responsework,”saysDan.

RHL is a multiskilled civil construction business that operates primarily in the Selwyn and CCC areas with some works carried out in North Canterbury and Central Otago.

Dan says he is excitedthat the entireWABoyesstaffisjoining RHL. “We’re confident that their expertise and experience will be a tremendous asset as we move forward together.

Wayne and Trudy have some

very loyal staff, and this is somethingwewanttocarryon andcelebrateintothefuture.”

Dan and Grace and their two children live close to Darfield; they all love the community and the area they live in. “We aregenuinelyluckytoliveina place like this. You will often findus down at the rugby club on a Saturday with our kids playingjuniorfootyorinvolved in committees, coaching, or playing. We enjoy the outdoor opportunities the district provides us from hunting, fishing,lakeandriveractivities andwalks.”

Dan and Grace of RHL with their children, Harper (8) and Payton (9), and Wayne and Trudy of W.A Boyes Contracting Ltd.

FIRE BRIGADE AWARDS NIGHT

The She eld Volunteer Fire Brigade held an awards night on Saturday, July 20. This year was a Fire and Emergency Members only night held at the Oxford Working Men’s Club.

The evening was a rush for somememberstogetthereon time as they were either competing or helping with the driver’s challenge held at Ruapunaracetrack.

The awards were presented after the main course with a numberofextraspecialawards presented.Fouroftheyounger members received their first award; a three-year certificate. Edward Bowden received his first medal for five years’

service, Patrick Van de Pol received his 14-year Kings service medal for long service and good conduct, and Sue Ross received a Life Honorary medal for being the treasurer forthelast18years.

Other Awards Presented: Other Awards Presented: Other Presented: Other Presented: 5 Year Medal: 5 Year Medal: 5 Year 5 Year E Bowden 14 Year Kings Service Medal 14 Year Kings Service Medal 14 Service 14 Service P Van de Pol

Life Honorary Medal: Life Honorary Life Honorary Medal: S Ross

3 Year Cert: 3 Year Cert: 3 Year 3 Year Cert: J Gordon, D Buck, D Doncli and S McMhan.

Silver Bar: Bar: Silver Bar: C Roper - 7yrs, N Easson - 11yrs , M Gordon12yrs, P Newbigging - 12yrs, P Van De Pol—14yrs, L Beattie17yrs, G Hunter - 19yrs and A Mathewson 21yrs.

Gold Bar: Gold Bar: G Piper - 27yrs, D Sweeney - 27yrs, P Redmond -

27yrs, K Ross - 37yrs, K Taege37yrs, W Jenkins - 37yrs, and N Croy - 53yrs.

Fire Fighter of the Year: Fire Fighter of the Year: Fire Fighter of the Year: Fire Fighter of the Year: David Buck

Going above and beyond what Going above and beyond is expected: is expected: is expected: is expected: Chris Roper That wasn That wasn That wasn That wasn’ ’’ ’t such a good idea t such a good idea such idea t such idea award: award: award: Patrick Van de Pol Good on you award: Good you Nev Croy

and Good Conduct.

SPRINGFIELD GOLD STAR

The Springfield Fire Brigade celebrated their 2024 Service AwardslastSaturday. Guests included life members, past members of the brigade, fellow firefighters, and Max Williams’ guests plus representatives of the UFBA, FENZ, Gold Star Association and Canterbury Provincial Fire Association.

The main recipient was Maxwell Williams, who was awardedhis 25-year GoldStar.

This was presented to him by UFBA Past President Alan Kittelty, who also presented Heather Williams, Max’s wife, with a 25-year framed certiﬁcate. Other awards presentedtoMaxwellwerethe FENZ Board presentation, Te Ihu Regional presentation and Canterbury Area presentation all presented by FENZ Assistant Commander Des Irvine.

A Gold Star pin was presented

by Gold Star Association representative Robin Ashby, who also presented Heather with a Gold Star Brooch. Canterbury Provincial Fire Brigade Association President Bryce Bisphan presented Max with a 25-year Plaque. Councillor Deborah Hasson presented Max with a CertiﬁcatefromSelwynDistrict Council.

Bryce Bisphan also presented awards:

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Five FiveFive Five--year Medal year yearMedal Medal year Medal SFFCPawson

BrigadeSecretaryJMacKinnon FFIMacKinnon-course

FFDMorey–family bereavement

Two TwoTwo Two--year Silver Bar year Silver Bar year Silver year Silver QFFMJohnson–7yrs.service OperationalSupportN Williams–11yrs.service

BrigadeSupportASeelen–13 yrs.service

SOPAldersley–13yrs. service

FormerBrigadeTreasurerand SecretaryGWilliams-15yrs. service

SFFRMilliken–15yrs.service DCFOAShepherd-18yrs. service

Two TwoTwo Two--year GoldBar year yearGoldBar GoldBar year GoldBar CFOGWilliams–46yrs. service

Patrick van de Pol receives his Kings Service Medal for 14 years Long Service

Assistant Commander FENZ Des Irving presents one of many awards to Maxwell Williams at the Springfield Fire Brigade awards evening. Photo: Shoshannah Shand

I've just completed my ﬁrst two weeks back at Parliament, and it's been great to reconnect with my team in Wellington and get back into my ministerial responsibilities. As the associate minister for both trade and agriculture, one of my jobs is to increase trade opportunities for our primaryproductionsector.So, it’s great to be able to announcetooniongrowersin Selwyn that we have secured a new export deal with Indonesia that has eliminated some barriers to market. This means sales to Indonesia can be made without fumigation, which could otherwise a ect the quality of the produce. In my role as the minister responsible for horticulture, I have been meeting with growers to explore ways the Government can support them in growing their businesses economically. It will be great to see this deal get up and running as it marksapositivestep towards

ourgoalofdoublingthevalue of exports and increasing returns for growers in the nextdecade.

Parliament has been busy progressing legislation that is focussed on growing the economy, improving health and education services and combatting crime. Under Labour's soft-on-crime approach, too many Kiwi families and businesses have been a ected by violent criminals, including here in Selwyn – within the last month alone, yet another Rolleston retailer has been ram-raided following a spate of hits on local dairies over the past few years. Retail crime has increased by 86 percent since 2019, and this is unacceptable. That's why Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has established a Ministerial Advisory Group to work directly with victims, workers,businessowners,and advocacy groups. Over the next two years it will help to ensure the Government is

well-equipped to tacklecrime in our communities. The goal is to have 20,000 fewer victims of violent crime by 2030.

Back here in Selwyn, just the other day I was invited to be the Reviewing O cer for the Senior Non-Commissioned O cers course for the New Zealand Cadet Forces in Burnham.Thiscoursemarksa signiﬁcant milestone in the journey of youth within the New Zealand Cadet Forces. The program aims to instil discipline, leadership, and community spirit among the young folk attending. I take great pride in having the Burnham Military Camp inmy electorate and it was a thrill to witness these young men and women graduate as our future leaders of the armed forces.

Finally in this update, something for motorists tired of throwing their wheel alignment out going through potholes on a regular basis, we have committed to a goal ofﬁxingthemwithin24hours ofbeingreported.Ifyoucome across a pothole, don't hesitate to contact NZTA at 0800444449immediately.

As always, my o ce is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, please don’t hesitate to come and see me or my sta for any assistance you may require.

SELWYN COMMUNITIES TO HAVE SAY ON PROPOSED WARD MODEL

The Selwyn District Council has approved a proposal to go out for consultation to change the ward boundaries and the number of councillors for the district to ensure fair and e ective representation at the 2025 local government elections.

Theproposalwillmaintainfour wards but reduce the number ofcouncillorsfrom10toeight, with the Malvern and Ellesmere Wards moving to one councillor, with three councillors each for the RollestonandSpringsWards.It also proposes a model without CommunityBoards.

The four wards are similar to the current structure, with minimal boundary changes.

West Melton would join Prebbleton and Lincoln at a township level, and Burnham wouldjoinRolleston.

The proposal was agreed upon after extensive research and consultation among Selwyn communities. It is part of the Council’s ongoing representation review, which aims to adapt to the district’s growing population in accordance with the Electoral Act.

Apreliminaryconsultationheld in April invited the community

to suggest new names for the wards. Based on the feedback and in conjunction with Rūnaka, names reﬂecting the area's history and landmarks have been proposed: Tawera Malvern Ward, Kā Mānia Rolleston Ward, Te Waihora Ellesmere Ward, and Kā Puna SpringsWard.

Since the last representation review in 2021, Selwyn’s population has continued to grow rapidly but unevenly across the district. This has resulted in current councillors representing an uneven number of people and ward boundaries that are no longer appropriate.

“There are many factors inﬂuencing representation, but oneofthekeyprinciplesoffair representation is that each elected member should represent around the same number of people,” says DeputyMayorMalcolmLyall.

“This proposal will ensure a more equal distribution of councillors and ward boundaries to give all our people fair and equal representation around the Counciltable.”

In the new proposal, the three councillors for the Kā Mānia Rolleston and Kā Puna Springs wards represent 32,310 and

ENJOY A DIGITAL-FREE SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Do you enjoy crafting in company?Pickupyourneedles and get crafty at a series of free Stitch 'n’ Bitch sessions at the She eld Community Hall, starting Sunday August 11. The name Stitch 'n Bitch has been used by many social groups as far back as World War II. For many, Stitch 'n Bitch was a forum for political action, social inclusion and silentbutcollectivegatherings of like-mindedpeople. As time went on, it grew in popularity, with a resurgence in the early 2000's and has been bringing

crafterstogetherfordecades. Whether it's knitting, crochet, cross stitch, tapestry or embroidery – bring your project, some enthusiasm and getreadyforagoodyarn. The ﬁrst session starts on Sunday, August 11 from 2pm3.30pm at the She eld Community Hall. Then group will meet each fortnight through to October. This is a free social event with tea and co eeprovided.

28,490 residents, respectively, while the councillors for Tawera Malvern and Te Waihora Ellesmere represent 9510 and 10,930 residents, respectively.

The Deputy Mayor acknowledges that several submissions from rural areas expressed concern that they would lose their voice around the Council table due to the population growth in urban areas.

“Our Council is acutely aware of these concerns and will continue to represent the needs of the Selwyn district to the best of their ability. The council will continue to have a strong rural representation from Malvern and Ellesmere. Still, we cannot ignore the district's changing demographics, and we are bound by the rules of the ElectoralAct.”

Residents will be invited to give feedback on the proposal from August 8, 2024 and will have ﬁve weeks in which to do so.

LEARNING NEW SKILLS

The four wards are similar to the current structure, with minimal boundary changes. West Melton would join Prebbleton and Lincoln at a township level, and Burnham would join Rolleston.

MALVERN COMMUNITY PATROL

The Annual General Meeting of the Malvern Community Patrol will be held at the Darfield Recreation Centre on

Thursday 15th August 2024 at 7:30pm. Police Dog Handler Demonstration All welcome.

GIVE-A-LITTLE PAGE

The Darﬁeld Food Bank now has a give-a-little page. Please scan the QR Code to donate QR Code to donate

Any non-perishable food, toiletries, clean glass jars and monetary donations can be dropped o at the Malvern News o ce, next to Darﬁeld Bakery (open Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm).

Please note: they have enough blankets, bedding and warm clothing at the moment.

Contact Rose Craven 027 532 4888 4888

Friends of Kirwee Model School AGM

Monday 5th August 2024, 7:30pm At Thirsty Acres, Kirwee Light Supper provided - Everyone welcome Come along, get involved and make a diﬀerence.

1Aug 10am Craft‘n’Cuppa

ACCOUNTANTS

DarfieldBaptistChurch

2Aug 9:30am Women’sRuralSkillsandEmpowermentDay DarfieldRecCentre

3Aug 7pm KirweeRugbyFootballClubPrizegiving HornbyWMClub

4Aug 9am GreatOxfordGarageSale OxfordTownship

4Aug 10am DarfieldGunClubAGM DarfieldShootingCentre

4Aug WaikirikiriKiTuaConsultationCloses

5Aug 1pm MalvernNews-EditorialDeadline

5Aug 7:30pm FriendsofKirweeModelSchoolAGM ThirstyAcres,Kirwee.

5Aug 7pm DarfieldCricketClubAGM DarfieldCricketRooms

6Aug 10am MalvernNews-AdvertisingDeadline

7Aug 11:30-12:30WeeklyJusticeofthePeaceService DarfieldLibrary

9-17Aug 7pm TheSoundOfMusic-KirweePlayers KirweeCommunity Hall

10 Aug 10:30am MalvernNetballCelebrates60Years DarfieldCourts

11Aug 1pm WatercolourWorkshopImpressionisticFlowers FarmhouseGallery

11Aug 3pm YinYoga DarfieldLibrary

15Aug 7:30pm MalvernCommunityPatrolAGM DarfieldRecCentre

15Aug 2:30pm PublicMeetingWithNicolaGrigg RollestonLibrary

16Aug 2pm MalvernCommunityVehicleTrustAGM DarfieldLibrary

21Aug 8pm MalvernA&PAGM SheffieldPavillion

25Aug 1pm WatercolourWorkshopDramaticSkies FarmhouseGallery

26Aug 7pm MalvernParishQuizNight ThirstyAcres,Kirwee

26Aug CoalgateIndoorNetball Coalgate

31Aug TheDarfieldBricktacular2024

6Sept NominationsCloseforTheMalvernCommunityBoardAwards

7Sept DarfieldCeilidhDance

8Sept 1pm WatercolourWorkshopVibrantStillLife FarmhouseGallery

10Sept 6:30pm DarfieldIndoorBowlingClubHospitalTournament DarfieldRecCentre

29Sept TakeaKidFishingEvent TheGroynes

12-20Oct DarfieldArtweek

18-19Oct SheffieldContributingSchool75thJubilee SheffieldSchool

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

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

DARFIELD DARFIELD DARFIELD township - Sleepout for rent. $200 + power. Everything supplied. Shared facilities. Please phone 027 479 1431

GARDENER GARDENER wanted. Springfield area. Please phone 021 225 5833.

MORTGAGE BROKER

in the West Melton area. Reasonable rates. Ph Marica 0274430478.

R K FIREWOOD

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

FENCING FENCING staple gun (gas) and accessories. Up to 50mm staples. $1295 + GST. Phone 0212070532.

CANPEL STOCKFOOD PALLETS FOR SALE. - 15% Protein - Available in bulk or bulk bags.

- 85c per kg including GST.

Phone Wayne to order 027 290 0854.

in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging,

Please phone Kane 0274676613.

HOUSE HOUSE to rent. Suit as accommodation while building. 10mins from Darfield. Rural setting. Warm home. Standard 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Available 1st Aug to 1st Jan 2025. Please contact 027 4466 269.

Udi Painting & Decorating Udi Painting & Decorating Udi Painting & Decorating Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services! Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering Fully Qualified 

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

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 infarm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phoneeither0276950480or alternatively0800030712.

 Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075 www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz TENANCY

SITUATION WANTED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Pleasephone0225747805. ME AND MY TRACTORS are looking for work. Ranging from 100-250hp. Can do tasks from feeding stock to planting spuds. $100 +Fuel per hour. Please phone Rini 0274517300.

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

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

Resident Liaison Coordinator

The Haunui Trust is a charitable organisation based in Darfield providing housing for the elderly. For more information visit www.haunui.org.nz. This position at Haunui Village involves scheduled resident visits and coordinating with both internal and external parties when need be. There are at times the requirement to be on call for emergencies and resident needs. This is a part time position, minimum 8 hours a fortnight.

The ideal applicant will have excellent communication skills, with empathy and confidentiality a priority, and IT information documentation ability.

A background in health, elderly care or nursing would be an advantage but not necessary.

Enquiries to info@haunui.org.nz Applications close 12th August.

Springfield School / Te Pou Tī Kōuka Office Administrator

We seek an experienced Office Administrator to join our wonderful rural primary 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!

Administration experience is essential and experience in a school office would be advantageous but not essential, as there will be opportunities for training and professional development. This role will include but not be limited to:

• Managing reception

• Database management

• Financial management support (HERO and Xero)

• Liaising with staff, students and school community

We are looking for a person with the following attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• A strong work ethic with an attention to detail

• Professional, collaborative, motivated, approachable and empathetic

• An ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Proficiency in Google Suite, and preferably Xero

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads

• Ability to work effectively independently.

This is a permanent part time position 20 hours per week term time only commencing Monday 12 August 2024 or by negotiation. Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 7th August 2024. Interviews likely to be held on 8th/9th August.

For an application pack please contact: office@springfield.school.nz

Or download from the school website: https://www.springfield.school.nz/

WANTED TO BUY

•

• Non

• 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

• Dead cars • End of life cars • Scrap cars

• Old farm vehicles

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.

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

Tiler

Water Proofer

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

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD

Simon O’Connell • • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

Darfield based, working Canterbury wide. All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

Once upon a 6me, a beau6ful princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, “I was once a handsome prince but an evil witch put a spell on me. One kiss from you and I will turn back into a prince. Then we can marry, move into the castle, and you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children and forever feel happy for doing so.” That night, while the princess dined on frogs legs, she laughed to herself and thought, “Yeah, na, I don’t think so.”

Issue 1,146 Friday 2nd August 2024

DARFIELD WIN COLEMAN SHIELD

HOLIDAY PARK LEASE CANCELLED

DARFIELD ARTWEEK 2024

CAN YOU HELP?

BRICK PEOPLE HUNT A SUCCESS

STRUMMING IN DARFIELD

A NEW SENSE OF PURPOSE

A NEW SENSE OF PURPOSE

SUCCESSFUL EUCHRE FUNDRAISER

UWCC AWARDED $10,000

NETBALL CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

RESULTS

SPONSORS

TIME TO MOVE ON

FIRE BRIGADE AWARDS NIGHT

SPRINGFIELD GOLD STAR

SELWYN COMMUNITIES TO HAVE SAY ON PROPOSED WARD MODEL

ENJOY A DIGITAL-FREE SUNDAY AFTERNOON

LEARNING NEW SKILLS

MALVERN COMMUNITY PATROL

GIVE-A-LITTLE PAGE

ACCOUNTANTS

DRIVEWAYS

MORTGAGE BROKER

Resident Liaison Coordinator

Springfield School / Te Pou Tī Kōuka Office Administrator

WANTED TO BUY

Tiler

Water Proofer

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD