Ethan Roets and Max Bull, from Sheffield with the U13 Trophy.
Co-Captains of the Sheffield U14.5 team, Jake Cleland and Sonny-Bill McAndrew with the Ellesmere Junior Shield.
West Melton Intermediate Team - winners of the 2024 Totalspan Shield, Ellesmere/Mid Canterbury Combined Competition and Ellesmere Intermediate Competition.
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PAINT THE TOWN YELLOW
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The Malvern Cancer Support Group is once again running the “Paint the Town Yellow” Competition and is inviting businesses and schools this yeartojoinintohelpbuildthe vibe for Da odil Day. Last year a great e ort was made, with fierce competition by the local businesses where Twisted Bunch, meeting the brief, took out the win and now holds the trophy.Businessesshouldhave their displays up by Monday, August 19 and judging will take place on Wednesday, August28.
andaboutinMalvernonFriday 30andSaturday31,August.
A spokesperson for the MalvernCancerSupportGroup, AinsleyBurton,says,“Lastyear wasourbestcollectionyetand we thank you in advance for your generous support in making this year’s collection successful once again. Your donation can be as little or as muchasyoulikeaseverylittle bitcounts.”
Also, in Springfield on Saturday, August 31, you can take part in RejuvenateYou’s annual 2km or 6km Fun Run/ Walkstartingat10amfromthe Donut Park. The entry fee is a donation for the Da odil Day Fundraiser event. Everyone is welcome, friends and family, including your furry friends on alead.
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Da odil Day Da odil Day
August is Da odil Day month for the Cancer Society and the Malvern Cancer Support Group AnnualFundraisingEvent. Volunteercollectorswillbeout
Look out this year at our collection sites around Malvern, for the beautiful knittedandcrochetedda odils made by our talented local ladiesinthedistrict.Thankyou for your time and e ort in creating these, each unique and beautiful. These Da odils will be selling for a minimum ofa$5donation.
Darfield Property Brokers will host their BBQ next to their o ce with all proceeds going to the Cancer Society Fundraiser.
One in three New Zealanders will be a ected by cancer in their lifetime and we can help them by reducing the impact through the Cancer Society's Annual Fundraiser. The funds raised go towards supporting services like drivers, meals and care for people a ected by cancer in our local community, helping fund vital cancer research, and delivering health promotion and education programmes.
“We look forward to your generous support for Da odil Day and to seeing you in your bestyellow!”
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MALVERN DISTRICT DESERVES FAIR REPRESENTATION
With Selwyn District Council’s (SDC) proposed council representation now out for public consultation, Malvern residents, local councillors and Malvern Community Board (MCB) representatives are concerned and have reservations on how the proposedmodelwouldwork.
The proposal suggest eight district councillors would represent around 10,155 people each, with Malvern and Ellesmere Wards having one councillor each, and three councillors each for Rolleston andSpringsWards.
Additionally, West Melton would move from the Malvern Ward to Springs, while Burnham and the Burnham Military Camp would join Rolleston Ward. There would be no community boards to elect under the proposal, which would mean the disestablishmentoftheMCB.
The ward names would also undergo name changes, with localrūnakagiftingnamesthat reflect the area’s history and landmarks. The proposed names are Tawera Malvern, Kā Mānia Rolleston, Te Waihora Ellesmere, and Kā Puna Springs.
Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall says the Council wants to hear from as many people as possibleabouttheproposal,as the resulting arrangements will be what is in place at the 2025elections.
“We have done extensive research and preliminary consultation as part of our representation review to arrive at this proposal, but we need
our community to have their say so that we can be sure we havegotitright.”
However, MCB chair Bruce Russell says, “The MCB does not agree that the Council has ‘done extensive research’ to truly obtain the views of most people in the Malvern Ward. The Research First Report (on the agenda for the Representation Review Subcommittee meeting 13th, February 2024) was based on the views of around 400 persons from the Selwyn District of some 80,000 people.”
The Malvern Tawera Ward would have one councillor, withnoCommunityBoard,and wouldcoveraround5,000km2 . “'The MCB members and the two current Malvern Councillors hold the view that the best outcome is to extend the Malvern Ward boundary to SH1,” says Bruce. “This would mean many residents would then live and have children go to school in Malvern, which would better align with the local communities of interest."
He adds that Burnham could, as proposed, move into the Rolleston Ward. This should enable the two councillor representations to be retained intheTaweraMalvernWard.
The MCB and Darfield ResidentsAssociationobtained the written views of 276 people in and around Darfield of whom only three responded that there should be no Community Board. An additional 75 people from Kirwee signed a statement
supporting the Community Board.
Bruce says "I believe the Council has not truly considered the overwhelming support for the Community BoardinMalvern.
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Prepare by talking with land agents, going to open homes and establishing a relationship with an agent that you have a connectionwith.
Prepare by engaging with a mortgage adviser and working outwhatyoucanborrow.
The organisers of Darfield Artweek are looking for volunteers to help with exhibition setup, manning the exhibition, and exhibition pack up. Volunteers need to be available from October 9-21 –if you can help, email chairdarfieldartweek@gmail.com
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Wonderfulweatherblessedlast Sunday's first spring open garden day at Terrace Station where volunteers greeted over 100 adult visitors and many happy children. Organiser Kate Foster was kept busy with the plant stall as visitors took the opportunity to stock up
with spring bulbs and other woodlandplants.Thebeautiful day encouraged people to linger and spread out their picnics on the lawns. Kate hopes the weather will be just as kind for future open days overthespringmonths.
DIGITAL FREE SUCCESS DIGITAL FREE SUCCESS
The needles were clicking as the first in a series of Stitch 'n Bitch sessions held at the She eld Hall got underway
lastSunday.Theafternoonwas deemed a resounding success when 14 people gathered for an afternoon of stitching, be it knitting,crochetorembroidery. Keeping track of stitches wasn’t easy either as the room buzzed with comradery and like-mindedconversations.
The next session is August 25 from 2pm-3.30pm, with tea or co eesupplied.
RUSSELLS FLAT RESIDENTS LOSE TANK WATER SUPPLY
Russells Flat residents are concerned that the concrete water tank, which has fulfilled many uses for nearly 50 years, has been decommissioned and taken without notice or consultation with the local community. In place of the tank are two hydrants for fire emergencyuseonly.
According to resident Dene Wason, the Dalethorpe Rural Agricultural Water Scheme was put in during the second half of the 1970s to service the Rural Community from the Hawkins River to provide stock water (80% usage) as well as households.
“It is not like most other water schemesthatareonlyaimed at household usage,” says Dene. “Contrary to the opinion that the tank was only for fire emergency, that is not the understanding of a lot of local residents that have needed emergency water in many other casessinceitwasinstalled.”
Some of the varied uses of the tank, which allowed easyaccess
included emergency stock water due to infrastructure breakdowns, leakages or runningoutindrysummers.
“This also very quickly becomes a major animal welfare issue,” Deneadds.
Another Russells Flat local, Lydia Gliddon, says, “The first we knew of it being decommissioned was it being taken down and demolished.
Sheffield Fire Brigade was not aware the tank had been decommissioned and wasn’t aware of the hydrants either.
The Brigade has now investigated them and says the twohydrantswillbeadequate.”
ShesaysSelwynDistrictCouncil determined that the tank was for firefighting only, so no residents needed to be consulted and the tank was at theendofitslife.
GarethMorgan,ActingExecutive Director Infrastructure and Property for Selwyn District Council (SDC), says, “Due to the tank’s very poor condition, it wasno longer fit forpurposeor
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safe to be connected to the community drinking water supply.”
He says the Council consulted with FENZ before decommissioning the tank and they confirmed they had sufficient alternate water sources in the area. Alternate locations for FENZ to accessfire hydrantswerealsodiscussed.
“The decommissioned tank was a dedicated emergency fire resource for FENZ and was connected to the community drink water supply to ensure steady supply for firefighting,” saysGareth.“Allotheruseswere not the intended purpose of the tank.”
However, Lydia says, “The pinch point is that it was used by residents for stock water as we runlowonwaterinsummerand with the change in legislation (need to fence all waterways/ exclude stock) there is limited water in summer. SDC cannot provideresidentswith anyextra water as they state the scheme isatcapacity,andweoftendon't receive allocated water due to schemedemand.”
Russells Flat residents are annoyedtherewasnodiscussion and believe there were alternative options such as the community taking over the supply.
“It is the dismissive actions of the Council water staff to the peopleoftheRussellsFlatarea,” says Dene, “who paid for the water scheme and continue to payitsmaintenanceandupkeep, and also pay the wages of Council staff, who make these arrogant decisions while ignoringthecommunityneeds.”
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• Make up a mixture of diluted disinfectant, Kohab recommends a 5% disinfectant solution.
• Give the bird feeder a good scrub inside and out and rinse it through fully several times with clean water.
• Leave it to dry out naturally.
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• Remove any food debris. A good quality feeder will be easy to clean and shouldn't have any small gaps that food can get caught in.
• Remember, to always wear gloves when handling bird feeders and wash them outside.
Once your bird feeder is nice and clean and dry, you can refill it and hang it back upthen sit back and watch your wildgardenbirdlifethrive.
SPRING INTO GEAR
Garden Focus for August Garden Focus for August Focus for August Focus for August
• Prune pip fruit trees (apple, pear, nashi, quince) walnuts, grape vines, berries, currants, and gooseberries.
• Plant strawberries.
• Plant Garlic ASAP.
• Chit potatoes.
• If you haven’t already done so then in Mid August, sow in trays inside: brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale), chard (silverbeet, perpetual spinach, beetroot), celery, leeks, lettuce, mesclun, onions, parsley.
• From late August, direct sow into the garden beds: broad beans, carrot, coriander, peas, potatoes, radish, rocket, spinach.
• Sow in trays inside, and pot-on the seedlings for planting out in October: capsicums, chillies, tomatoes.
Garden Focus for September Garden Focus for September Focus for September Focus for September
The weather can be very changeable in the early spring, so it is important to cover your early planted beds with frost cloth and/or plastic cloches to protect the tender plants from wind, frost and snow. Cloches also provide a microclimate for seeds to germinate. Vent plastic cloches during the day and check under them regularly for watering, pest management, and germination.
• Sow in trays undercover for planting out in October: Sow in trays undercover for planting out in October: in undercover for out October: in undercover for out October: All brassicas (including brussels sprouts), silverbeet, perpetual spinach, lettuce, spring onions, leeks, celery, parsley, tomatoes, zucchinis, cucumbers, pumpkins, basil, and spring flowers.
• Direct sow into the garden bed: Direct sow into the garden bed: Direct sow the garden bed: Direct sow the garden bed: Peas, broad beans, carrots, beetroot, spinach, radish, rocket, mesclun.
• Plant seedlings out into the garden bed: Plant out the garden Onions, brassicas (cauliflower, broccoli, kale, cabbage), chard (silverbeet, perpetual spinach), lettuce, spinach, beetroot.
• Cut overwintering cover crops: overwintering Cut at ground level and leave on the garden bed. Cover the cut crop with a layer of compost, then mulch. The worms will do the digging for you - drawing the crop down into the soil. Leave the bed for a few weeks for the cut cover crop to decompose before planting into it.
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STRAWBERRY GUIDE
Agoodruleofthumbistoplant five strawberry plants for each member of the household.
Research shows that planting strawberries in New Zealand's winter temperatures will produce a larger crop over the season, so don't be afraid to plantearly.
When I engage a gardener I try to look severe; as one should say, "now don't forget I am the master here. and though you think you know it all I'll teach you very soon, the one who plays the piper is the one who calls the tune."
Choose a spot in full sun to ensure your strawberries thrive. Lack of sun will mean little or no flavour for your summer berries.
on. Mounding improves drainage and increases air circulationaroundplants.
Gently loosen the root ball of yourplant.
Plant 150mm apart on the top ofthemounds.
Press soil gently around the baseoftheplant.
Feed your strawberries every four weeks to replenish nutrients.
Keep your strawberries well watered.
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Prepare your soil - the better the soil, the better your strawberries will grow. If you are starting with an existing garden bed clear the area before planting and dig in organic matter like sheep pelletsandTuiComposttoyour soil.
Plant early in the morning or late in the day so plants aren't exposed to hot sun straight away.
Addalayerofstrawberrymixto plantinto.
Make mounds about 10cm high for strawberries to be planted
Protect your strawberries with strawberry straw to keep their roots moist and keep fruit o thesoil.
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SKILL AND SPEED EQUALS SUCCESS
Some exciting play was on the cards for Underage Ellesmere Finals last weekend when the West Melton Intermediate team came up against Rolleston College in the Ellesmere Final and won 2215. The team, captained by Jade McKay, played a tight defensivegameandspentalot of time defending the Rolleston tryline. The win was attributed to a great team game with plenty of support from the forwards and great runningfromthebacks.
West Melton Intermediate team coach Hamish Whelans says, “I’ve really enjoyed coaching this group of boys over the last four seasons and there is no doubting their ability to play as a team and produce attractive rugby. This season has been a successful one due largely to their ability to play the game at speed and with a high level of skill given their age. They won the
U16 Combined (Ellesmere/Mid Canterbury) and the Ellesmere U16 competitions as well as winning and defending the Totalspanshield.”
The team, along with the Under 18s, will travel to Japan
attheendofSeptember.
“This trip to Japan seems the perfect way to finish the 2024 season,” says Hamish. “We are looking forward to experiencing the culture and styleofTokyo.”
SHEFFIELD ON TOP ALL SEASON
Also on form was the She eld Junior Boys team (U14.5). The team has had a fantastic season, according to She eld Rugby Club president Dan van der Salm, winning every game thisseason.
“This included a narrow hardfought win against Lincoln in the Combined (Mid Canterbury and Ellesmere) competition a couple weeks back,” says Dan.
“They then played a heck of final on Saturday against the same opposition to tuck away the Ellesmere competition as well. It was a sensational season with points for 1018 and points against 139 from only12competitiongames.”
The team was captained by Sonny-Bill McAndrew and Jake Cleland with coaches Shane
Patterson, Pete McAndrew and ReeceCleland.
She eldYear8(U13)teamhas also had a cracking season.
“Their only loss in the last two yearswasearlierthisseasonto Springston, who they came up against in the Ellesmere Final,” says Dan. “After scrapping two hardfoughtwinsinthequarter and semi-finals, they had to work hard to be in with a shot andmanagedtopullo aheck of a win, 31-26.” The U13s were captained by Max Bull and coached by Tom Ferguson andRDBull.
Two of the Club’s superstar players, Maddy Judd and Maggie Bull (14), have made the Canterbury Under 18 Rep rugbyteam. “There’s a big future for those
two young ladies,” says Dan, and adds, “It’s another proud momentfortheclub.”
Dan says it was a few weeks for the Club, “We haven’t won a competition trophy for 38 years, then to win three in the season is unreal. Just goes to show that when you have a good bunch of kids, good coaching, and a supportive club, these kids can achieve great things. They are not only good footy players but bloody good kids in general, which is just as satisfying as winning trophies.”
Last week, our nation was confronted with the stark realities of where maths education has got to, as highlighted by the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study (CIPS). Shockingly, only 22 per cent of Year 8 students are meeting expected benchmarks inmaths,withevenlowerrates observedamongMāoristudents – an unacceptable disparity that underscores systemic failures in our educational framework.
In response, Education Minister Erica Stanford has unveiled 'Make It Count,' an ambitious action plan designed to overhaul maths education from Year 0 to Year 8. Drawing inspiration from successful models in countries like Singapore and Australia, this plan introduces a structured curriculum with clear learning expectations. It also includes enhanced teacher support through rigorous professional development and stricter entry standards for new educators.
Beginningin2025,small group
interventions and standardised assessments will target and address learning gaps early on. These reforms aim not just to elevate maths proficiency but also to bridge equity gaps, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically.Bylayingarobust educational foundation, we pavethewayforNewZealand's future prosperity but, more importantly, a bright future for ourkids.
HereinSelwyn,Iwasprivileged to be asked to launch the SustainableVegetable Systems' nitrogentesttool.Developedin Lincoln, the tool is a significant advancement set to revolutionise nutrient management in horticulture. Developed through extensive field trials and on-farm monitoring, it promises to reduce costs and emissions while promoting sustainable farming practices essential for ouragriculturalfuture.
Last week, I spoke to the Canterbury West Coast Wood Council Awards in Christchurch
where a number of Selwynbased businesses were celebrating their industry’s achievements. It was great to be able to share our government's commitment to supporting the wood sector's growth, balancing economic prosperity with environmental stewardship, and we are working hard progressing legislationtohelpthemachieve justthat.
And just this weekend, at the annual National Party conference, we outlined our strategy to bolster support for our primary sector. With an ambitiousgoaltodoubleexport values within a decade, agriculture and horticulture are pivotal in achieving this vision. Horticulture, in particular, is likelytogrowintoan$8billion industry next year – a testament to its rapid growth and potential contribution to ournationaleconomy.Weknow that when farming does well, NewZealanddoeswell.
MALVERN DISTRICT DESERVES FAIR REPRESENTATION
This is because the 322 personsinsupportwerelargely ignored, as the Council focussed on the 229 responses received electronically of whomaround50%supporteda Community Board and the Council has no knowledge of where 107 (46%) of the 229 respondentslive."
Local Malvern Ward councillor Lydia Glidden says, “There are some pertinent decisions for the people of Malvern. The potential to lose a councillor and the Malvern Community Board, leaving one councillor to represent the Malvern area isconcerning.”
Malvern is approximately 70% ofSelwyn’slandmass5000km2 and has the highest paying proportion of rates per head (population/ward rates), 35,330units,78,144people.
“The two Malvern ward
councillors travelled on average 20,000kms in 12 months,” says Councillor Glidden, “Is this fair and equitable for this ward compared to our other wards serviceablearea?”
The main reason for less councillors is ‘effective’ decision making and increased remuneration, but can one councillor be equitable in making ‘effective’ decisions for 14communities?
“The Local Government Commission does not use renumeration as a deciding factor. This factor should be excluded from reasoning, this role is an act of public service. No one should be in this role for money, this is aboutpublicservice.”
MCB chair Bruce Russell and Malvern Ward Councillor Lydia Gliddenurgethecommunityto
have their say so the Malvern Ward can be fairly represented. The proposal is out now The proposal for your consultation and for your consultation and your and your and feedback from August 8 until feedback from 8 September 12. September September12.
NOW is the time to get your submissions in using the relevant methods. Electronic, paper or email. Paper versions will be available at the DarfieldLibraryforcollection. Linkstorelevantinformation-
Sports facilities in the Selwyn district is firmly on the radar for New Zealand sporting bodies to host their highprofileevents.
BasketballNZlastweekhosted the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at the Selwyn Sports Centre and event organiser Matt Vernick washugely impressedwiththe facilities of the eight-court arenainRolleston.
“Thefeedbackfromtheplayers and coaches was that the quality of the courts, accessibility and sta at the Selwyn Sports Centre is absolutely fantastic,” says Vernick after NZBB’s first foray intotheSelwynDistrict.
National and South Island football, rugby and basketball tournaments are also coming to the district in the coming months.
The Selwyn District Council has invested heavily in its sports facilities around the district. The Selwyn Sports Centre and Selwyn Aquatic Centre in particular are used frequently by sports and community groups from all overthedistrictandtherestof thecountry.
James Richmond, Head of Sport and Recreation at the Selwyn District Council says the sta areproud to welcome high-profile events to showcase the facilities they
manage.
“Naturally, our main customers are our local community, from the kids hiring a court after school to regular clubs and community groups, but it is a huge buzz when you see the look on the faces when national and international players first see our sports centre, our pools and artificial turfs,”saysRichmond.
The players competing at the Wheelchair Basketball National Tournament ranged from players competing in their first tournament to those whorepresentNewZealandon the global stage and included Burnham-based players in the I Am Kiwi NZDF team and Selwyn-based players Dylan MooreandKatieBourke.
The Council team continues to work with a variety of sporting
organisations who have booked, or are considering, to usethedistrict’sfacilities.
Major events coming to the district in the coming months are the National Secondary Schools football tournament at Foster Park, the South Island U16 rugby tournament at Rhodes Park and the Southern 3x3 Junior basketball tournament at the Selwyn SportsCentre.
“These events will bring large numbers of visitors to the district and bring significant economic benefits to our towns, as well as showing o ourdistrict,”saysRichmond.
“And as word gets out in the sportingcommunity,Ithinkthe outside demands will only grow to put Selwyn on the nationalsportingmap.”
DARFIELD RUGBY SENIOR PRIZEGIVING
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A campaign, Doing Good Together, initiated by Fonterra and taken up by Darfield High Schoolstudents,sawdonations of canned foods pouring in for peopleinneed.
Classes competed to donate the most cans with class 8MP donating 175 cans and taking out first prize. For their e ort and enthusiasm, Fonterra awardedeachstudentagoodie bagoftreats.
Darfield High School Sports Coordinator, Pip Deans says “The e ort that our students put in to donate over 1000 cans to the Darfield Food Bank was outstanding. Everyone who donated cans of food can feel a sense of pride knowing that this will help whanau in our community that are in
need. We are proud to see our students supporting our community and aligning with our Schools vision or Kotahitanga, Unity our Community.”
Fonterra then matched the number of cans donated by classes throughout the school resulting in a whopping 2078 cans of food currently making their way to the Darfield Foodbank.
Darfield Foodbank manager Rose Craven says “This donation of canned food will support many families in need for quite a long time. This will go towards filling food parcels from now until Christmas with much needed supplies. Thanks once again to the amazing MalvernCommunity.”
GIVE-A-LITTLE PAGE
The Darfield Food Bank now has a give-a-little page. Please scan the Please scan the QR Code to donate QR 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).
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It seems I have spent a life me of mouthing mechanically, “Say thank you... Sit up straight... Use your napkin... Close your mouth when you chew... Don’t lean back in your chair...” Just when I finally got my husband squared away, the kids came along.
A college professor was giving a big science test. Upon collec ng the tests she no ced a note a3ached to one of them with a $100 bill underneath it. The note read, “One dollar per point please.”
The professor returned the test the following with $40 and a note a3ached. The note read, “Here's your $40 change.”
