t was windy but the sun came out and the Springfield Daffodil Day Fun Run/Walk got off to a good start with just under 30 people – adults and children – and three dogs turning out for the event. A small group enjoyed a walk around the township while a larger group completed the 6km triangle that took walkers out into the countryside and back to Springfield.
Organiser Ainsley Burton was pleased with the event. “We raised $440 for the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day Fundraiser. Thank you very much – we truly appreciate your generous support!”
Pictured, after their 6km fundraising walk for Springfield Daffodil Day is, from left, Zac and Noah Aldersley, Lincoln Davis (on the donut) Jessie Davis, Pam and Peter Aldersley.
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH CULTUREFEST IN SELWYN
An array of sounds, flavours and fun of cultures from around the world is returning toSelwynthisSeptember.
Explore tasty dishes and fantastic entertainment during
our annual CultureFest celebration at Lincoln Event Centre on Sunday, September 15,from10am–3pm.
Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall says CultureFest is a highlight
event of the year for the district.
“CultureFest brings a lot of fun andenjoymenttoSelwynevery year and it is a great day out forthewholewhānau.It’sbeen good to see how the communities’ involvement with the event has grown over the years and how people are enjoying the wider event series.”
Flavoursfrom51di erentfood sellers, hailing from all corners of the globe, from Cambodia, Philippines, India, Nigeria and beyond, will be joined by 18 performing groups and four ‘have-a-go’ groups from Poland toSolomonIslands.
Among the performers returning this year is Shiki Japanese Music Group. Named after the four seasons in Japan, the group performs Japanese music on traditional Japanese instruments,includingthekoto, a 7th and 8th century string instrument.
• Qualified, dedicated staff
• Excellent child: teacher ratio
A place for children to learn & have fun, in a safe & inspiring rural environment. Where children are nurtured, families are valued & life-long learning is encouraged.
MALVERN ANGLICAN PARISH QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER
The Malvern Anglican Parish enjoyed a night out at Thirsty Acres on Monday, August 26 foritsinauguralquiznight. Eighteen tables were sold to cater for teams of four to six people. A live auction was run by Matt Collee with numerous prizes available, which all helped add to the fundraising pot.
Spokesperson Helena Cridge says, “A huge thanks go to Jono at Thirsty Acres who provided the venue and resources for the night and was a fabulous MC. The quiz catered to all ages and knowledge, soa funnight was hadbyall.”
She also thanks all the sponsors and other parishioners who donated prizes for a “great cause and fabulousra eprizes.”
Theeventraised$4500onthe night to go towards the upkeep of the Parish and will
be followed by another fundraising event later this month – the Spring Fair on Saturday, September 28 at Trinity Church from 9 - 12pm. The Parish looks forward to seeingyouthere.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Gavin Wilson, Alison Grey, Adrienne Begg, Neville and Richard Morris, TranzAlpine, Hororata Highland Games, Rubicon Horse Treks, Darfield Physio and Gym, Val Mackenzie at Glorious Food for a scrump4ous Christmas cake doused in Whiskey.
FIRST AID TRAINING CAN SAVE A LIFE
By Ross Meder, Hato Hone St Ross Meder, John, Darfield John,Darfield
“Oneofthoseskillsyouwant to learn, but never want to use.”
“I did a course but never neededitsoforgotallIlearnt.”
Does this sound a bit like your own thoughts when it comes toFirstAidtraining?
The reality is you never know when you may need to help at an accident scene or medical emergency, involving friends, family, or people you have never met before. The opportunity to have some sort of formal training is a chance to prepare for that situation, and avoids asking yourself, “Whatif?”
You will have seen in the last issue of Malvern News an advert (also alongside) promoting first aid training with Hato Hone St John available here in Darfield, with a range of course options, and starting September 9. A refresher course, and either a Level 1 or 2 course for those doing a course for the first time,orneedingaqualification for work, or to put on that CV as you enter the job market. These courses are on o er by St John. They are not o ered locally, often, so now is the chance to get your skills
honed.
First Aid skills will save First will save lives. lives. The media is often commenting on scenes where a bystander has been able to start CPR, provide early assistance, or recognise that ‘help’ is needed. Early recognition, prompt treatment or intervention, and reassurance are all significant steps in patient care and treatment.
Bystanders will save lives. Bystanders will save To know when advanced care
is needed is also a valuable skill. To feel confident when things go wrong, or to feel preparedwhencaringforloved oneswhomaybelessable,are goodfeelingstohave.
See the details in the See the details in the in in advertisement below, go to advertisement below, go to advertisement below, go to advertisement below, go to buy.stjohn.org.nz or by or phone 0800 FIRST AID (0800 phone 0800 FIRST (0800 347 782). 347 347782). 782).
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Darfield Hato Hone St John First Aid Courses 2024 FirstAidRefresher-Monday9Sept
FirstAidLevel1-Tuesday10Sept
FirstAidLevel2-Tuesday10&Wednesday11Sept
St John Ambulance Centre - Bray Street, Darfield 7510.
BUSINESS EFFORTS RECOGNISED
Challenge Kirwee is the recipient of the Challenge Retailer of the Year Tier 3 award. The awards were held in August at the Annual RetailersChallengeConference inBrisbane,Australia.
Intheircitation,theawardwas presented to owners Vanessa Moore and Hamish Jones for, “Continuous improvement and investment has been a major focus for this station. It started with new pumps, followed by a shop upgrade, andfinally, they have added a fully functional kitchen. During all this, their workshop has grown significantly. They have developed a one-stop shop for the growing local community, focusing on retailing basics, and working to a business plan.Theycanbeveryproudof theirachievements.”
Vanessa says she was shocked to hear their business announced but excited to receivetheawardandproudto have their work recognised by Challenge.
“We are very proud to receive
this award, big thanks to our wonderful staff, offering great customer service with a smile, along with our loyal and amazing customers, who support our local business,” saysVanessa.
WORLD MUSIC IN A TRUE FOLK ROOTS FUSION
Prepare your dancing feet, vocalchordsandheart!
Here come Across the Great Divide, featuring traditional, contemporary and original songs and tunes from Celtic andAmericanaroots.
Coming to Darfield on Saturday, September 21, 7.30pm at the Darfield RecreationCentre,youcanjoin Karen Jones, Tony Burt and Hanna Wiskari Gri ths when they visit Darfield with Arts on Tour New Zealand, playing 21 venuesin28days.
Americana dobro player, guitar master and composer Tony Burt, Scots traditionalist on harp, vocals and guitar Karen Jones, and Scandinavian
soprano sax player Hanna Wiskari Gri ths bring together instruments and genres which seldom grace the samestage,weavingCelticairs and Americana traditions into high energy dance tunes, complete with social comment and heritage. Their message through it all is their love and respect for the shared traditions, friendship, community, unity and whakapapa. A true folk roots fusion!
An Across the Great Divide concert isn’t a quiet a air. Strapyourselfinforawild,toe tapping and emotionally laden journey, perfectly held together by their passion for
Great Divide:
theirtraditions.
This is Across the Great Divide’s second tour with Arts on Tour New Zealand. In September 2022, Tony Burt filmed their tour and put togetheradocumentaryonthe importance of arts in communities.
The Malvern Farmers Vet Club Charitable Trust (MFVCCT) would like to invite individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for grants from our organisation. The MFVCCT purpose is to advance the welfare of our rural community and the individuals connected to the community.
This involves distributing grants that meet the following criteria:
• The strengthening of charitable community and voluntary organisations involved in the relief of poverty
• The advancement of education
• The provision of financial support for specific community projects that advance charitable purposes
• The strengthening of charitable community and voluntary organisations
• The provision of financial and other support in anticipation of or in response to emergencies or adverse events
• The enhancement and retention of essential services that advance charitable purposes.
To apply for grants please visit: mfvc.org.nz or email mfvcinfo@gmail.com for more information. All applications to be received by 30th Sept 2024. Saturday 21st September Darfield Recreation Centre commencing at 7pm
Across the
“… they would hush any folk club, or bring it to its dancing feet.” – Graham Reid, Elsewhere
The award-winning team at Challenge Kirwee – from left, Juanita Bradley, Natalie Gibb, Vanessa Moore, Kyle Lester, Amanda Feltell (absent Charlee Tamblyn).
Kieran Heenan
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TE PAPA SHOWCASE
Congratulations to Darfield High School Year 11 Art student,LornaMcRae.
Her pencil drawing, Solomon Culture, was selected for the 2024 Ringa Toi Student Exhibition. Her work will be showcased at Te Papa, Wellington along with other student work from around Aotearoa.RingaToiexhibitisa celebration artwork with a focusonToiMaori.
CUPCAKE DAY IS BACK
That's right, after three years away, SPCA Cupcake Day is returning,andtheorganisation would love you to help them make this the sweetest event yet.
Wednesday, September 18 is the nationwide bake sale day, but if that doesn't work for you, that's OK - just pick a day thatdoes!
Cupcake Day is a community event that raises vital funds that make a big di erence for
animalsacrossAotearoa. To raise funds and bake cupcakes to sell, you can sign upatcupcakeday.spca.nz.
SDC OFFERS LINCOLN STUDENTS
REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE
The Strategy Team at Selwyn District Council is providing Lincoln University students with auniqueopportunitytousetheir newlyacquiredplanningskillsto help develop a spatial plan for EasternSelwyn.
The partnership between the Council’s Strategy team and the university’s Environmental Management and Planning students is a product of the Memorandum of Understanding thatwas signedinJunetobuild on a longstanding informal relationship between the two organisations.
“This project offers amazing opportunitiesforfutureplanners to experience working on a live planning project in a supported environmentwithinsightsfroma local government perspective. It also provides us access to innovative ideas from bright young minds at Lincoln University,” says Ryan Mayes, Strategy Planner at Selwyn DistrictCouncil.
The three groups of undergraduate, plus several masters students have been invited to work on the Eastern Selwyn Strategic Spatial Plan which aligns with the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan and willdeliverontheaspirationsof
Waikirikiri Ki Tua Future Selwyn strategy which will become the guidingvisionforthedistrictfor thenext50-100years.
The course replicates professional practice and begins with students assembling a project team and preparing a proposal to get the fictional
contract for the spatial planning work. They then have to present thatproposaltoCouncilplanning staff.
The second stage of the course focuses on developing an area planforEasternSelwynAreathat includesthemainurbanareasof Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, and West Melton, as well as a largeruralarea.
Inthefinalpartofthecourse,the groups present a wider spatial strategythatalignswithboththe GreaterChristchurchSpatialPlan and Waikirikiri Ki Tua Future Selwyn.
Council staff will deliver a series of lectures on a variety of topics, including spatial planning and the development of scenarios, as well as sharing their professional expertise as the students develop their ideas.
Violets & Primroses
SPRING GLORY AT TERRACE STATION
Snowdrop Sunday last month was warm andstillfor the first of Terrace Station’s open garden days this spring. Kate Foster and the volunteers welcomed over 100 visitors and children to wander the woods and gardens where carpets of snowdrops are gathering pace every year. The woodland plant stall was busy with the gorgeous weather energising keen gardeners to prepareforspringplanting.
Terrace Station at Hororata is one of New Zealand’s most important heritage properties. It was the primary home of the prominent pioneering politician, Sir John Hall. Though he died in 1907, reminders of him and his wife Rose, Lady Hall, are evident throughouttheproperty.
The next open day is on Sunday, September 8 from 11am until 3pm. Violets, primroses, da odils and the first trilliums provide vibrant spring colour among the still naked trees. The Big Tree
Walking Track has been extendedconsiderablytoshow more large trees, some of which are over 150 years old, and two old Acer Campestre trees have been discovered. The renovated summer house, The Hutch, will be open with its display of old farming and gardening tools, along with historic items from the homestead. Visitors are invited tobringtheirpicnicsandfinda sheltered spot on the lawns. Children will be given activity sheets and a bag to collect leaves and cones to take to school for a talk. Again, there
will be a warming brazier if the weather demands it. Woodland plants will be for sale.
The $10 adult entry fee goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust; children are free, and no dogs are allowed. Eftpos is not available. The property will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout. Please check the Facebook page in case of inclement weather.
For furtherinformation For Forfurtherinformation furtherinformation For furtherinformation about TerraceStation open about TerraceStation open about TerraceStation about TerraceStation days and group tours:visit days and group tours:visit days and group tours:visit days and group tours:visit terracestation.org.nz.
NOURISHSPRINGSEEDLINGSWAP
Sat 5th October, 1-3pm Postponement date: Sat 12th Oct, 1-3pm Nourish Community Garden, Russell St, Darfield
OUR COMMUNITIES NEED YOUR VOICE! HAVE YOUR SAY!
The Selwyn District Council is proposing changes to your district through its Representation Review 2024.
It’s time use your voice and to be heard. If you don’t speak up now, you may lose your opportunity to have a voice about the future of your district.
All councils must do a representation review at least once every six years, as required under the Local Electoral Act 2001.
The Council’s website says its current electoral representation (10 councillors and four wards) is no longer compliant, so must be changed.
This, it says, is because of the rapid but uneven population growth in Selwyn over recent years.
“The ratio of population per councillor no longer meets the +/-10% requirement. In particular, the ratio in Rolleston is now well above the average, while the ratio in Malvern and Ellesmere is significantly lower.”
Please have your say and use your voice!
You can respond:
• online
• by email
You can complete the form on the next page and:
• send it by post
• drop it to a Council Library & Service Centre
Should the Malvern district be represented by just
one councillor?
The changes include reducing the number of councillors from 10 to 8.
This means your Council representation for the Malvern district changes from two councillors to just one, that’s one councillor servicing 5000m2 km. Council says it’s about making it fairer by having each councillor represent roughly the same number of people within the Selwyn district.
An essential link between Community and Council.
The second most pressing proposal is removing the Malvern Community Board (MCB). Community Board members are elected to look after local interests and are a link between the community and the Council. Community Boards were established to enable communities to have a voice in decisions aHecting them and to ensure people have their say on local issues. MCB works with the community and residents' associations in Malvern in engaging and advocating for those in the Malvern Ward.
Whatisfairandequitable?
TheHonNicola Grigg, MP forSelwyn, says sheisconcerned that ruralcommunitieswillno longerbeadequately represented, should theseproposalsgo ahead.
The following excerpt from Nicola’s recent newsletter is a message from Councillors Lydia Gliddon and Elizabeth Mundt. Nicola encourages anyone living in the district, who might be concerned about council representation, to read and consider it.
“Ward boundaries are supposed to be determined by communities of interest; however, some have been split to meet the population rule. Elected members should represent roughly the same number of people (+/- 10%). Since 2021, our population has grown 13%, and there is now an uneven number of people that each councillor represents. By continually changing the ward boundaries are we losing where our communities consider where they belong?
For example, Aylesbury currently belongs in the Ellesmere ward, this area does not associate with Ellesmere and has always been affiliated with Malvern, being in the Kirwee school zone, surely Malvern is their community of interest?
The mainreasongivenby Council for less councillors is ‘effective’ decision makingand increased remuneration–canone councillor beequitable inmaking ‘effective’ decisions for 14 communities inone ward?
The LGC does not use earnings as a deciding factor. This factor should be excluded from reasoning, this role is an act of public service.
Based on the LGC’s Guidelines for undertaking representation reviews you must take into consideration – communities of interest, effective representation, and fair representation for electors.
Councillors are the conduit between residents and the working of council, their main role is making decisions and voting at the council table, which forms the direction of the district, having a significant impact on ratepayers and residents. The two Malvern ward councillors travelled on average 20,000kms in 12 months. Is this fair and equitable?
If we consider the rural wards growth predictions, and the unique geography of alpine, rural, and semi urban within the district, how do we mitigate the concerns raised?
The option given reduces Ellesmere and Malvern from two to one councillor in each ward and will disestablish the Malvern Community Board. The concern here is that both Rolleston and Springs are predicted to grow at an exponential rate. What does this mean at the next representation review?
The 2021 representation review resulted in dropping one councillor from the Selwyn Central ward (Rolleston) from 4 to 3, and reduced the boundary size, giving part of this to Ellesmere and Malvern. Will we end up with further reduced representation for Malvern and Ellesmere as they may not be able to meet the +/- 10% population requirement?
Sixty-five percent of respondents from the preliminary consultation preferred the four -ward system as fair and effective, particularly our rural wards.”
Representation Review to increase rates in Burnham and West Melton
The current representation review proposes moving Burnham into Rolleston Ward and West Melton into Springs Ward (Springs Ward includes Lincoln & Prebbleton). The moving of these populations from rural ward to a more urban ward is likely to increase the rates in both cases without any increase in services. This is likely to be the case with both SDC Rates and Environment Canterbury (ECAN) rates. This will impact the rates because diHerent Wards have diHerent targeted rates, one rate in particular that will be impacted is the ECAN Passenger Transport rate.
SDC is the billing authority for both SDC and ECAN rates.
Ward Names & Meaning
• Tawera Malvern Ward: This name speaks to the Torlesse Range, Kā Tiritiri O Te Moana the Southern Alps and the Oxford area, and the district stretching from the mountains to the lake and sea.
• Te Waihora Ellesmere Ward: Te Waihora refers to Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere and the significant role water plays in the district.
• Kā Mānia Rolleston Ward: Kā Mānia references the plains and the important narratives of navigation, settlement and mahika kai.
• Kā Puna Springs Ward Kā Puna refers to the natural springs found along the northern edge of the district and Kā Puna Karikari o Rākaihautū, the springs created by the ancestor Rākaihautū.
VOTE FOR THE RURAL LEGEND
Scott McIlroy, also known locally as Scones, has been nominated as a contender for the Farmlands People’s Choice RuralLegendtitle. He is well-known in the Malvern district for his love and dedication to rugby. Family and community are important to Scott, and he is currently on the She eld School Board of Trustees. In his earlier days, Scott was a
baker, hence his nickname, Scones.
Now an agronomy specialist forHazlettsince2015,Scottis part of a team of seven agronomy reps on the road. In his nomination, it said he "goesaboveandbeyondforhis farming clients, making sure they have everything they need to operate their businesses to the best of their ability.”
FMG YOUNG FARMER GRAND FINAL GOES SOUTH
The country’s most prestigious annual farming contest, FMG Young Farmer of the Year
This year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year, George Dodson.
Grand Final, is making its way south next year to Invercargill (July3-5,2025).
About to enter its 57th year, the flagship contest series will start with District Contest competitions in October 2024, with up to 200 young farmers battling it out for a shot at ruralstardom.
YoungFarmersChiefExecutive LyndaCoppersmithsays,“After proving themselves at a district level, contestants will then go head-to-head against thebestintheirregion.
Only those who top their field will qualify for a spot on the nationalstage.”
Season 57 entries for FMG YoungFarmeroftheYearopen on Monday 2 September 2024, and entries for FMG Junior and AgriKids will open Monday 21 October 2024 on the New Zealand Young Farmers’ website.
Scott McIlroy
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMUNITYSERVICE SERVICE AWARD
NEWS IN BRIEF
Do you know of someone that has done outstanding work in our community and should be recognised for it?
Malvern Community Board has its bi-annual community service awards open. Categories of service include recreation, sport, youth activities, aged, welfare, educational service, cultural, religious and community a airs. Nominations close on September 6. You can pick up nomination forms via the SDC website or from the Darfield Library.
WOOF IT UP WOOF IT UP IT IT
Don’t forget the inaugural
Darfield Young Farmers Bark Up happening on Saturday, September 7 at Coalgate Tavernwiththefirstbarkisset to ‘yap’ into life at 6pm. A portion of the profits from the evening will be donated to Canterbury West Coast Air RescueandChristchurchNICU.
An update from Barry Wright, Rebecca Cornish/Wright’s husband: “We are over the $16K mark so the hair is coming o - hopefully the donations keep rolling in and Rebecca can make a big di erence for a great charity.” Rebecca recently featured in the Malvern News, pledging to shave o her long locks if she
reached $10K as a fundraiser fortheCancerSociety.Herhair will be donated for wigs for thosewithcancer.
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL SCOTTISH SCOTTISHFESTIVAL FESTIVAL ENTRIES NOW OPEN ENTRIES NOW
Entries are now open for the Hororata Games 2024. The eventwillbeheldonSaturday, November 9 at the Hororata Domain. The Games are a fantastic opportunity not only to compete but also to experience the vibrant culture, food, and entertainment that make the Hororata Highland Games a must-attendevent for families and spectators alike. To find out more and how you can enter, visit hororata.org.nz.
CHECK IT'S ALRIGHT BEFORE YOU LIGHT
Outdoor burning is a nuisance for neighbours and adds to air pollution caused by other sources such as home heating.
The Canterbury Air Regional Plan allows some outdoor burning but we do encourage alternatives such as composting, mulching, using kerb-side collection services or visitingatransferstation.
atownship.
• The material being burnt is from your property and/or onlyoneofyourneighbour's properties.
• Smoke does not cause a nuisance beyond your propertyboundary
twohectares,consider alternatives to help reduce air pollution:
• Instead of burning lawn clippings and leaves, lay them down for mulching. It enrichessoilandplantlife.
• Take your rubbish to collection or transfer sites. Check with your local councilforlocations.
The Air Plan's outdoor burning measures are based on property size, not on whether you're in a rural or urban area. Even if burning is allowed under our rules, be aware that Fire and Emergency New Zealand have their own restrictions and permitting requirements, which can be accessed on their website –checkitsalright.nz.
If you are planning to burn If you are planning to burn outdoors, you must meet outdoors, you must meet you must meet you must meet these conditions: these theseconditions: conditions:
• A smoke management plan iscompletediftheburnwill last three-plus days or for anycropresidueburning.
• Liquid fire accelerant used doesnotexceed10litres.
• Burning is not within 100m ofanationalgridpowerline or substation (unless you have permission from the owner).
Alternatives to burning outdoors outdoors
Even if your property is over
• Compost leaves, food scraps, grass cuttings, and organicmanure.
Visit ecan.govt.nz to check on property sizes andto report a burning-related incident, call Environment Canterbury on0800765588(24hours)or use the Snap Send Solve app to report an issue from yourmobilephone.
• Burning is 100+ metres upwind and 50+ metres in any other direction from neighbours.
• The material being burnt is dry; moisture content must belessthan25percent
• Smokeisnotblowntowards
Currently all outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury unEl next Monday Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has declared a prohibited fire season for the Canterbury District. The prohibited fire season will run for a week, un4l 11.59pm on Monday 9 September.
CONSULTATION ON HIGHER SPEED LIMIT - SOUTHERN MOTORWAY
People are invited to let NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) know if they agree or not with a proposal to increase the speed limit on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway to 110km/hour from 100km/h.
The proposal was announced by the Minister for Transport SimeonBrownlastweek.
Thespeedchangewouldapply from east of the Curletts Road, Addington interchange to west of Weedons Road interchange inRolleston.
James Caygill NZTA Director Regional Relationships says that NZTA is committed to delivering state highways to help people and freight move quicklyandsafely.
“This section of motorway is designed and constructed to a high safety standard which means we can consider
increasing the speed limit. Safety features greatly reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a crash, like two lanes in each direction, flexible median barrier between opposing lanes and a smooth alignment that offers good forward visibility for drivers.”
Increasing the speed limit to 110km/h may require some safety improvements prior to the implementation of anyspeedlimitchanges.
Since its completion in 2021, the motorway joining Christchurch and New Zealand’s fastest growing district(Selwyn)hashelped to reducecongestionandimprove safety and travel time reliability. It is a strategic transport corridor for moving freight – goods, produce, forestryandservices.
Consultation opened Consultation Consultationopened Tuesday, 3 September, Tuesday, 3 September, nzta.govt.nz/csm110 nzta.govt.nz/csm110 nzta.govt.nz/csm110 nzta.govt.nz/csm110 andruns for four weeks to andruns for four weeks to andruns for four weeks to andruns for four weeks to Tuesday, 1 October. Tuesday, 1 October. “NZTA will consider all feedback received during the consultation process before making a recommendation, which will be reviewed alongside our technical and safety assessments,” says Mr Caygill.
The recommendation then goes to the Director of Land Transport.Itcouldtakeupto6 -12 months (depending on any infrastructure required) before any new speed limits are legalisedandinstalled.
The speed limit remains The speed limit remains speed limit remains speed limit remains at 100km/h until this at 100km/h until this process is complete. is complete.
COUNCIL BACKS ITS LOCAL NGĀI TAHU REPRESENTATION ACT
Councillors have reaffirmed their support for mana whenua representatives at the decisionmaking table, voting to retain theCanterburyRegionalCouncil (NgāiTahuRepresentation)Act.
The depth of feeling was evidentduringdiscussionatlast week’s Council meeting as severalCouncillors spoke ofthe gainsthathadbeenmadesince theActpassedintolawin2022, as well as the journey since first having Ngāi Tahu representationin2010.
Better local decision making, reduced legal costs, more efficient use of staff time, and stronger relationships between Environment Canterbury and mana whenua, were among reasons cited for keeping the arrangement–whichallowsfor the appointment of two Ngāi TahuCouncillors.
As part of the Coalition Government agreement between the National and ACT parties, they took steps to have the Ngāi Tahu Representation Actrepealed.
Minister for Local Government Simeon Brown wrote to the Council asking Environment Canterbury to bring forward a local bill to repeal the Act.
Parliament’s Standing Orders and practice guidelines say a local bill is needed to make changes to a local Act.
Councillors voted to keep the status quo. Chair Peter Scott
will now send a letter to the Minister, informing him of Council’sdecision.
Scott says the meeting’s outcomereaffirmstheviewthat directNgāiTahurepresentation is the appropriate way to enhance Council decisionmaking and provide for mana whenuainputintodecisions.
MOBILE SEED CLEANING SERVICE
Wellness Flow Yoga
MEN’S 7 WEEK BLOCK
Commences 17th September 2024
Where: Darfield Library
Time 5.30 - 6.30pm
PRIMARY SCHOOL SKI RACES
Yoga improves strength, flexibility & balance. It also supports mindfulness, Inner peace & better sleep. Come along & give it a go!
Txt or call 027 200 9729 or mobilityfourU@yahoo.com
POSITIVE PILATES
Monday: 16 September at 6pm (Advanced)
Wednesday: 18th September at 9am
Classes are for 7 weeks and held at Darfield Library
Pilates enhances balance, strength, posture, core, flexibility& breathing, & also mindfulness, well-being & Inner peace. Numbers are limited
Primary Speed
The Primary School Ski Races were held at Porters on Monday, August 26. The competition includes Schools from Darfield Primary (3 teams), Darfield High (4 teams), Hororata, Ohoka (2 teams), Sheffield, Springfield (2 teams) and View Hill.
Girls Yr 7/8: Girls Yr 7/8: Girls Yr 7/8: Girls Yr 7/8: Darfield High Gems; Maia & Nina Wakefield, Maani
Parsons Riley, Sophie Wright
Boys Yr 7/8: Boys 7/8: Darfield High Bounty Hunters; Yannick Ruddenklau, Kyle Towes, Ben Morten, Harvey Youdale
Mixed Yr 7/8: Mixed Yr 7/8: 7/8: 7/8:
Darfield High Minions; Jacob, Saffie & Lillie Morris, Sam Stringer
Boys Yr 1 Boys Yr 1 Boys Yr Boys Yr 1--6: 6:6: 6: Hororata Speed Demons; Ethan Stringer, Hamish Irving, Elias & Rafael Buechele
Mixed Yr 1 1 1--6: 6:6: 6: Speedy Springfield Spuds; Oscar Walker, Noah Aldersley, Alby McCabe, Finn Keogh FASTEST INDIVIDUAL T INDIVIDUAL T TIMES: IMES:IMES:
Girls Yr 7/8: Girls Yr 7/8: 7/8: 7/8: Maia Wakefield (DHS)
Boys Yr 7/8: Boys Yr 7/8: Jacob Morris (DHS)
Girls Yr 1 Girls Yr 1 1 1--6: 6:6: 6: Zoe Walker (Springfield)
Boys Yr 1 Boys Yr 1 Boys Yr Boys Yr 1--6: 6:6: 6: Taj Armstrong (Springfield)
Hororata
Demons, winners of the Boys Year 1-6 Category, Rafael Buechele, Elias Buechele, Ethan Stringer, Hamish Irving
Talk to the team at the Malvern News for all your business card requirements. Small or large quantities. Phone 03 318 7450
Janice Buckingham
31 Aug 1940 - 15 Aug 2024
Beloved wife of Kelvyn and treasured Mum, Nana and Great Grandma.
On behalf of our family we would like to thank Dr Sue RatcliHe and the West Melton Clinic staH for their care of Janice over many years.
Also thank you to all the wonderful District Nursing staH that helped Janice through the last few months.
Lastly, we are so grateful for the love and care given to Janice from Rose and the thoughtfulness and support from her friends near and far.
Any non Any non--perishable food and perishable and perishable toiletry donations can be dropped toiletry donations can be dropped toiletry be dropped toiletry be dropped o at the Malvern News o ce, o at the Malvern News o ce, o Malvern News o Malvern News next to Darfield Bakery. next to Darfield Bakery. next to Darfield Bakery. next to Darfield Bakery. (Open Mon (Open Mon (Open Mon (Open Mon--Fri, 9am Fri, 9am Fri, 9am Fri, 9am- 4pm). 4pm).
ARE ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-freeaccounting, taxand businessadvice -righton your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, AnnMaree 0212150981.
Darfield
Life Church
At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield
CARPET/WINDOWS
CARPET CARPET CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 0272999599.
10:30am every Sunday. Darfield Baptist Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield 9am, on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Glenroy Hall Windwhistle Rd, Glenroy
CHIMNEY CLEANING
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 any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on021939113.
DRIVEWAYS
LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.
FOR SALE
SHAVER SHAVER pullets. Point of Lay. $30each. Please phone 0274 318 105.
GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.
ARE ARE ARE you inneedofa refinance, first home loan, buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal to suit you. I have 30+ years of lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks toyou.
GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY SATURDAY 7th September, 8 Russell Street, Darfield. 8amtill12pm.
ME AND MY TRACTORS ME AND MY TRACTORS AND MY TRACTORS 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.
TOOLS TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 3425885.
SCRAP METAL ROOF MAINTENANCE
ROOF ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702or0210302835.
WINDOW REPAIRS
WANTED! WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phone either 027695 0480or alternatively0800030712.
WINDOW REPAIRS
TRADES TRADES
• Septic Tank Cleaning • Jetting Unit for Blocked Drains • Camera Investigations
TRADES
CARPENTER CARPENTER available for all renovations and repairs. Phone Grant 021 167 1718 anytime.
Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience
KITCHENS KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wallunits,melamineortimber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 0274393926or3490150.
UPHOLSTERER-Recoverlounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 039804979.
WANT WANTWANT WANT ItWelded-Mobilewelder can come to you. All types of welding done. Help support small new business. Phone 02102890736.
