NATIONAL MEDALS AWARDED
The National Schools Aerobics Championshipswasheldat the Queenstown Event Centre recently and attracted over 250 school age competitors fromacrossthecountry.
With National titles up for grabs, athletes and dancers represented their schools in a range of individual and team categories over two days of intensecompetition.
Freya Tymons-Bell and Pippa Dalley won the Primary Division 5 category – the girls were coached by Darfield High School student, Rubie Leech (14).
Rubie’s mum, Kylie Leech, says, “I know Rubie has enjoyed coaching these two immensely. Every training has
been great fun with them and their progress has been huge. It’s also been awesome to see Rubie’s confidence grow so much, and her leadership skills developtothepointwhereshe wasabletogetthegirlstothis amazingresult.”
The trio from Darfield Primary School, Lexi Perrin, Danica Harris and Hannah Grenfell, were also on a winning streak coming away from the weekend with third place in thesamecategory.
Coaches Kylie Leech and Kylie Perrin are highly proud of the girls.
“It took a huge commitment, taking up lunchtimes and a lot of determination and dedication to get to these fabulous results,” says Kylie Leech.
Rubie and Charlotte Rhodes took out third place in the Pairs routines. Rubie’s Fisaf Fitness team, whichis a mixof girls from her club Octane Aerobics and athletes from Soul DnA - Dance and Aerobics, dug deep, looked for a way to improve their routine from the first day and performed their hearts out, resulting in a third place medal.
“These girls were determined togetamedal,andtheydidit!’ saysKylie.
FreyaTymons-BellandPippaDalleywonthe PrimaryDivision5categoryattheNationalSchools AerobicsChampionships heldinQueenstown.
The Darfield Primary School team – Danica Harris, Hannah Grenfell and Lexi Perrin – came third in the Primary Division 5 category.
NEWSIES JR. TAKES THE STAGE AT ROLLESTON COLLEGE
CentreStage Rolleston is thrilled to present Newsies JR., an inspiring story of hope and resilience, running from October 4-6, 2024, at Rolleston College. Based on Disney’s Broadway production, Newsies JR. follows a group of newsboys in 1899 New York City as they rally together to fight for fair wages and stand up to the powerful publishers exploiting their labor. The show promises high-energy dance numbers, dynamic characters,andaheartwarming tale that will inspire audiences ofallages.
Directed by Craig Bingham, thisyouth-ledproductionisset to be an unforgettable showcase of the incredible talent within the Rolleston community.
"I'mblownawaybythecastwe have," says Bingham. "The first half of the show is blocked, and I can see it all coming together piece by piece. It’s going to be an awesome showcase of what the youth in ourcommunitycando!"
The cast features talented young performers not only from Rolleston but also from surrounding areas, who have come together to bring this iconic story to life. Their hard work and dedication promise to deliver a truly memorable performance that reflects the heart and soul of our local youth.
Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary production! Tickets are on sale now at www.centrestagerolleston.org.
nz. Gather your friends and family and come support our young performers as they light upthestagethisOctober.
Newsies JR. was originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Get your tickets today and join us for a night of entertainment, inspiration, and celebration of our community’s risingstars!
DOG PARK CLOSED
Locals were horrified to discover the Darfield Dog Park beside McHughs Forest was out of action due to a car accident over the weekend. The car took out two fences leadingintothepark.
SDC spokesperson said The New Zealand Police is
investigating the incident, and can provide you with the details of the incident and the investigation.
The council hopes to have the damage repaired by the end of the week and will be seeking cost reparation through the appropriatePolicechannels.
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.
PENINSULA TO THE PLAINS
Te Huanui is excited to be bringing the Peninsula to the Plains this October. Inspiredby their environment, Tricia Helwett, Janie Porter, Jennifer Maxwell, Frances Malcolm and Sarah Ford share their unique perspective of life on Banks Peninsula. The art gallery welcomes all to join them for the opening of the exhibition this Friday, September 27 from 6.30pm.
Tricia Hewlett is inspired, like many artists, by nature. She says, “I am o ered limitless material including the environment we need to preserve, the critters big and small, and the tiny details noticed through careful observation. Creating art is a way to find the beauty within, show the character of the critters, and honour their environment within Aotearoa/ NZ.Iaimtoprotect ourcritters oneartworkatatime.”
Janie Porter is passionate about conservation and is
known for her work in portraiture, landscape and birds. Working mostly with a palette knife, she builds layers of paint constantly experimenting with light, transparency and form. For 'Peninsula to Plains', Janie explores the intersecting of landscape and people, and the marksweleave.
Jennifer Maxwell has worked as a ceramicist for over thirty years, making eccentric animals in high-fired stoneware and porcelain, exhibiting and running workshops. She took a break after the Canterbury earthquakes but is now rediscovering, at her fingertips, old friends and new, most of themsomewhatpeculiar.
Frances Malcolm loves being outdoors. She is a full-time teacher and a mother; art is her passion. She brings life to the canvas depicting plants, predominantly natives, found around Banks Peninsula and
ACTION-PACKED EVENT
Sheffield Country Polo is back and, riding on last year’s success, another event is planned for Saturday, December21.
Co-organiser Dan van der Salm says, “We received such humbling support from the local community and from the polo players, who all loved their involvement and agreed they will be back again this year.”
The timing, with it being so closetothefestiveseason,will be great opportunity for people to catch up and watch some truly entertaining and high-qualitypolo.
Four polo teams will start the afternoon with a grand parade and will compete for the coveted Sheffield Country Polo Plate. A master of ceremonies will commentate throughout the day to explain the rules and ensure everybody enjoys theevent.
There will be plenty of entertainment with the traditional stomping of the divots, best dressed, the
CanterburyPlains.
Ceramic Artist, Sarah Ford, has createdarangeofbirdsforthis exhibition. She uses a few simple tools, concentrating on form and natural shapes. Sarah has exhibited throughout New Zealand.
Peninsula to Plains opens Friday, September 27 and runs through until Thursday, October24.
Sheffield school auction and more. The Lee Martin Band will play from 5.30pm until 8.30pm at which point the eventwillcometoanend.
“Bring a picnic and a good attitudeandwewillprovideall the entertainment. It’s great to be able to bring such a highquality line up of polo players to showcase their skills” says Dan.
“We will be in touch with previous years tickets holders shortly, with further tickets released after this. But if you wanttobookyourselfasite, please get in touch to the email account below and we will keep you posted! You don’t want to be the guys that missed out three years running! Wewanttokeep it an intimate and local feel, so ticketswillbelimited.”
Tickets range from corporate tents (Gold 100, Silver 50, bronze 26), car parks (five people)andgeneraladmission. For more information visit the Facebook page or email: sheffieldpolo@gmail.com.
21 DECEMBER 2024
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As Mayor of Selwyn, I recently had the chance to meet with several Cabinet ministersat the LGNZ conference to highlight both our successes and the challengesthatcomewithrapid expansion. Our district's growth brings exciting opportunities, but also puts pressure on our infrastructure, housing, and community services. It’s critical that I communicate these realities to government leaders toensureweget thesupport in education, housing, health and policing we need to keep pace withcommunitydemand. Recently, the Government releasedthefundingallocations for Selwyn’s road maintenance and upgrades. While the maintenance funding was as expected, their contribution to the improvements needed fell
about $30million short of what is necessary. There's a bigger conversation happening across the country about how New Zealand funds its infrastructure as currently councils and developers pay for the infrastructure required for growth while the benefits of growth including new tax and GST goesto Wellington. One of the tools we’re exploring with Central Government is the return of a portion of the GST fromnewbuildsbacktocouncil to cover infrastructure costs. This will help the broken rates system that is leading to unaffordablecostsforfamilies.
In my role, I have the privilege of visiting many of our businesses. Recently I stopped by the Rolleston Road Metals quarry where they’re running
muchoftheiroperationonsolar energy and re-instating quarried land back to farmland. I also visited a Kevler Homes development, where they’re taking a fresh approach to subdivision development to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. If you’d like me to come and see your business, please get in touch: mayor@selwyn.govt.nz
Lastly, I want to acknowledge thetoughtimesourruralsector is facing. With commodity prices down, interest rates up, and ever-present weather unpredictability,it’s challenging. Our farmersareknownfor their production,but it’simportantto recognise the risks they take andthehardworkoffamiliesto put food on tables here and aroundtheworld.
INFORMATION NEEDED
A booklet containing brief details of those Halkett residents named on the new plaquesontheWarMemorialis being prepared. There are a considerable number of names where details are not currently on file. These are listed below. The group organising the project is hoping readers of the Malvern News will recognise one or more of these names andbewillingtoprovideabrief (no more than 100 words) description about their involvementinthewar.
Send your contribution to nicolaj@xtra.co.nz or post to
AM Nicol, RD1, Christchurch 7671. The deadline for providing these is October 20, 2024. The booklet will be available at the Unveiling and
Dedication of the new plaques onNovember11,2024.
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Some really good news this week for low to middle income families with young children. We’velaunchedourFamilyBoost package, which means that parents can now register for payments to help with ECE costs. Under this scheme, familiesearningup to$180,000 can claim up to 25 percent of their weekly early childhood education (ECE) fees, up to a maximum of $975 every three months.
I have reached out to all providers in Selwyn about the scheme’s launch and details on how to apply. To begin the process, you can log in to myIR. Claims for the payment can be made from 1 October for ECE fees invoiced between July 1 and September 30, 2024. For more details, visit www.ird.govt.nz/familyboost.
For parents of children starting schoolsoonandthoseinyears1 to 3, we’re excited to announce additional funding to help
schools deliver astrongreading and writing curriculum during these important early years. This funding will give teachers the tools and resources they need, including decodable books, fun games, and other quality materials that support a structured approach to literacy. Some schools will also be trialing phonics checks to ensure they’re ready for implementationin2025.Thisis just one of the steps we’re taking to boost student achievement and close the equity gap in our education system.
We have recently announced a review of the regulations concerning agricultural and horticultural products. The Government is working to streamlinetheprocess,allowing farmers and growers to access safe and innovative products faster, to stay competitive. This is positive news for our local producers. During my recent
visits, many of you have raised concerns about the complexity of the current process so we’re aiming to improve access to effective products that will make our agriculture sector morecompetitive.
This month, I held two Coffee Catchups in Lincoln and Tai Tapu and was pleased to hear that our government’s policies are positively impacting our region. It’s always valuable to receive feedback and new ideas tohelpourcommunity.
I’ll be hosting four more Coffee Catchups in October - the first on October 7 in Dunsandel at 11am, followed by Leeston at 12:30pm,thenonOctober11at 11am in Rolleston, and at 12:30pm in Prebbleton. Please contact my office in advance to arrangeanappointment.
As always, my office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.Feelfreetovisitusforany assistanceyoumayneed.
FASHION EVENT A FUN SUCCESS
Around 130 children and adults turned up to view a range of fashion clothing, past and present, at the Vintage Fashion Show held last Sunday – some ondisplay,sometwirledaround and some modelled by family andfriends.
Categories for the event included: Outfits of the 1920s to 1980s; Going away outfits; Wedding outfits; Debutante; andSpecialoutfits.
Organiser Lynmaree Sopoaga, aka Aunty Lyn, says, “It was a special celebration to gather, to hearthestoryoftheoutfits,and theoccasionstheywereworn.A trulyhumblingexperience.”
A visit to Marg White (nee Adams) and being shown her wardrobes ofclothes had led to the idea of showing off the outfits and creating a fundraisingevent.
An invitation to the community resulted in 32 entries being modelled by daughters, granddaughters, great granddaughters and even the outfit
ownersthemselves.
In the wedding dress category, Betty Henderson, who turned 92 on the actual day, wore her dress and everyone stood up for her as she proudly walked down the aisle on the arm of John Anderson. Adrienne Begg andKatrinaSampsonalsowore theirownweddingdresses.
The Darfield Ukulele group opened the fashion show with several songs, and pianists Brian Knopp, Elizabeth Blackburn, and Cecilia Pascoe accompanied each model with music as they sailed down the aisle while commentators Rev. Alexa Evenden and Barbara Broughton read their commentaries. The audience applauded and tapped their feet tothemusic. Soloist Linda Taege sang two numbers accompaniedbyReuben Manningonacousticguitar.
“A huge thank you to those who modelled, played piano, ukulele, guitar, sang and provided the sumptuous high
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afternoon tea that was enjoyed by all,” says Aunty Lyn. “The money raised was a generous $1,000, which will be used to purchase somechildren's bibles to take to Fiji in May 2025 for the International Rural Churches Association Conference.”
Shealsoaddsthatattherecent 80th birthday of Roger and Wanaka, the guests contributed a koha of $348 for the mission too. “Thank you all for your generosityandlove.”
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Nanny Betty Henderson on the arm of John Anderson proudly models her wedding dress at the Vintage Fashion Show in Darfield.
HATO HONE ST JOHN UPDATE
By Ross Meder, Hato Hone St John, Darfield Hone St John, Darfield
The sirens may sound, the yellow or white ambulance travels through the county, anonymously as it goes about its business. This is the impression we all have, of what St John does. Some will comment about a time delay, or not meeting their expectations around an outcome.
Butthisisjustonepartofwhat HatoHoneStJohndoes.Youth, Caring Caller, Pet Therapy, First Aid training, Sport, or Event cover, Friends of the Emergency Department are just some of the people services. Lifelink home alarm schemes, AED in Communities, Health Shuttles and Subscriber schemes are just some of the ways HHSJ resources their communities.
2024 has been a quieter time forStJohnlocally.Notbecause
of a lack of patients, but more a shortage of people resources that hasmeant adifferent type of cover for the community. The ambulance that may previously have been crewed by local volunteers has often been ‘in the shed’ while a paid crew from the city has covered day shifts from here, or Rolleston, Leeston or city crews have attended to other calls. At other times local crews may have been doing jobs in other areas around Selwyn. At the end of the day, it is about those in need getting the service they have beenusedto.
Because St John in Malvern relies completely on Volunteer staff, a reduction in people available has far- reaching impacts. Just like our Fire & Emergency colleagues, time away from work has a cost to the individual as well as employer. We are very
appreciative of the support we receive to make staff available. Time delays are sometimes a function of low crew availability, but also resources are prioritised as St Johnworks hard to cover the increased workloadacrosstheregion. We have recently been successful in recruiting new members to the team, and as they progress through their training, their value will become evident. We are also soon able to accept new applications for members here. Have a look at the website. careers.smartrecruiters.com/ HatoHoneStJohn Itisnotbreakingnewsthatthe health system is under pressure, with increased levels of both staff and community illnesses, as well as reduced access to the resources in primary healthcare. Solutions arecomplicated.
DARFIELD GARDEN CLUB REPORT
The Spring Flower Show was held at the Recreation Centre on Tuesday, September 17. After a snowy start to the morning, it was amazing to see so many entries filling up the tables. Our judges, Bill Girl and Dave Taylor, commentedonthehighqualityofentriesthisyear.
Competition winners were Margaret Seaton for Premier Bloom, Barbara Marshall for PremiereDaffodil,mostpointsforCutFlowers-MargaretSeaton,andFloralArt-HelenWilliams.
A short meeting was followed by our guest Meg Morten, who gave us a wonderful insight into her floral art journey and love of flowers. Meg demonstrated how to use greenery and flowers that you have to make tussy mussies and floral arrangements. She enthused us all. Members then were able to view the FlowerShowandafternoonteawasthenserved. OurOctobermeetingisagardenwalkatthegardenofJulieCameronthena wanderthroughKimberleyCemetery.Meetingat1pmTussockSquare. Newmembersarealwayswelcome. Lee Stokes.
AVIATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE
By Jacky Lawson, Malvern Jacky Lawson, U3A. U3A.
On Friday September 13, we once again had the pleasure of Des Lines from Swannanoa speaking to our group and, despite some very inclement weather, we had a really good attendance.
Des’ reputation as a great raconteur preceded him. He is an ex-Air New Zealand pilot with many years’ experiences andstillhasanairworthyTiger Moth in his collection of aeroplanes.
His topic was titled “Aviator Extraordinaire”. At the age of 15, he told his parents he wanted to be a pilot, and he funded his lessons by working in a grocery store in Ranfurly. Des was so committed he flew
solo on his 16th birthday after onlysixandahalfflyinghours. Des then worked for NAC as officeboyandthenmovedinto reservations. He built up his flying hours by towing gliders fortheCanterburyGlidingClub and dropping parachutists at Wigram.
After gaining his commercial pilot licence, through the Canterbury Aero Club, Des became a first officer on DC3’s at age 21. He then spent the next 10 years as a first officer flying on DC3’s Fokker F27 Friendships, Vickers ViscountV807andBoeing737.He later became a full captain on the F27’s and several models andmarksofBoeingAirliners.
Des related to us in depthhow delivering three pre-sold Fok-
AND THE WINNERS ARE …
The Malvern News team was excited to learn it had won the "Paint the Town Yellow" competition in support of Daffodil Day 2024 in August. Cancer Society Selwyn is grateful for the support of volunteers, donors, businesses, schools, community groups, and everyone else who contributed to the success of Daffodil Day. “Your support across Selwyn has been invaluable.”
ker Friendships to the middle east, which was planned as a three-day trip, turned into a six-week diplomatic adventure.
There was the story of the blocked toilets on the way to Florida, a problem solved by the flight engineer. The story of leaving Sydney, losing power from an engine, and flying back to Auckland safely withthreeengines.
Des retired from Air New Zealand in 2003 having accumulated 23,000 flying hours. Since retirement, he has been running aviation related science days in his hanger for intermediate school children and he runs free tutorials for thosestudentswhowanttogo into aviation and get their PPL.
Des finished his talk with an interesting question and answer session. He was such a good and entertaining speaker thatnoonenoddedoff!
Join us next month for Danielle Middleton and Molecular EcologyinAction.
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Des Lines talking to the Malvern U3A.
SELWYN RESIDENTS REJECT SDC'S
PROPOSED REPRESENTATION REVIEW OPTIONS
By John Verry, Deputy Chair, Malvern Community Board By John Verry, Deputy Chair, Malvern Community Board Deputy Chair, Malvern Community Board Deputy Chair, Malvern Community Board
Selwyn District Council (SDC) has received overwhelming feedback rejecting all options put forward during the recent Representation Review 2024. The consultation process, aimed at gathering community input into better representation, has sparked significant opposition. An overwhelming majority expressed grave concerns about SDC’s plan to reduce councillors to eight and have no Community Boards. Of great interest will be the analysis by SDC in regard to how residents in West Melton and Burnham voted on being the suggested removal from the Malvern ward.
Whilst awaiting the official SDC analysis, preliminary analysis (E&OE) undertaken on the record 615responsespublishedbyCounciltentativelyshow:
Thereislittlesupportfor:
Q1:Reducingtoeight councillors
Q2:NoCommunityBoards.
• Screened/Crushed Rotten Rock
• Compacts Like Concrete
• Bulk Deliveries - Truck & Trailer
• Lifestyle Driveways - Free Quotes
• AP20
• AP40
• AP65
• Drainage
• Erosion
• Rotten Rock Dairy Lanes
• Landscape
The lack of support for reducing the number of councillors and not having community boards was clearly evident across all four wards with a clear rural – urban division. “This is a reality the Councilmustface”saidBruceRussell,ChairoftheMalvernCommunityBoard.
KeyIssuesRaisedbythoseresponding:
AclearmajorityvoicedtheirdissatisfactionwithSDCinthecomments.Commonthemesincluded: Localismisvalued:
SomesubmissionsacknowledgedthattheMCBmightbeunderusedorundervaluedduetolimited supportfromSDC.ThisisanissueofSDC’slackofdelegationstoMCB,ratherthananinherent flawintheMCB.There’sacallforbetterdelegationandempowermentoftheMCB,ratherthanits dissolution.TheBoardiscurrentlyworkingwithSDCtoidentifywhatdelegationsareappropriate toenableMCBtobeeffective.
The vast size of Malvern: (being 76.6% of the Selwyn District) Malvern has some 14 distinct townships and their rural nature are important factors in retaining MCB, as the board enables small, rural, and remote communities to have their say. The two councillors must also be retained foreffectiverepresentationinMalvern.
Transparency and Engagement: Some submissions raised concerns about the consultation process itself,citingaperceivedlackoftransparencyandtheneedforSDCtodemonstrateamoregenuine engagementwithaffectedcommunities.Listen&Learnwasacommonmantra. Theresponsesreflectthefeedbackfromacommunitythatvalueslocalisminlocalgovernanceand sees the MCB as essential for maintaining a connection between the council and rural communities. It’s evident that there is widespread opposition to any proposal that would reduce ruralrepresentation,especiallyiftheMCBisremoved.
It was pleasing to see the number of responses toward the closing date in response to the innovativecommunityengagementinco-operationwiththeMalvernNews.
SWAP MEET ENJOYED BY ALL
The Hororata Domain buzzed with activity as a large gathering of enthusiasts and collectors flocked to the annual Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet on the sunny SaturdayofSeptember21.
Cindy Driscoll, from the Hororata Community Trust, described the event as a vibrantgatheringofindividuals with a shared passion for all things mechanical. Enthusiasts around New Zealand travelled to the Swap Meet to trade car parts, motorcycle bits, tools, and various mechanical items. Against clear skies, a stunning array of vintage, veteran, and classic cars, trucks, and motorbikes lined theHororataracetrack.
The event, organized by the Hororata Community Trust, served as a fundraiser for several community groups
such as Glentunnel Primary School, Hororātā Historical Society, and Hororātā Parish. Meanwhile, the aroma of mouth-watering bacon butties from the Hororata Primary School and the allure of the Hororata Pies added to the festiveatmosphere.
Looking ahead, the Hororata Community Trust, in collaboration with John Foster and Dave Pomare, expressed its eagerness to see the event grow while remaining true to its core identity as a dedicated mechanical swap meet. They emphasized their commitment to preserving the event's unique character, ensuring it remains focused solely on mechanical items without incorporating bric-a-brac or household goods. This vision guarantees the event's
enduring appeal for years to come.
"We are grateful for the volunteers and the support of the Hororata Community Trust partners and funders who helped make this event happen. Save the date for the next highly anticipated Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet next year on September 20,2025,"saysCindy.
John Foster, Dave Pomare, Thomas Foster, Cameron and Caitlin Jorden and Rawiri Pomare enjoy taking part in the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet.
FUNDRAISING SUCCESS FOR HOSPITAL
A great night was had by all recently at the Friends of the Darfield Hospital Fundraising Tournament. Laughter echoed through the Darfield Recreation and Community Centre as 24 teams, each consisting of four enthusiastic locals took to the indoor bowling mats to raise funds in afunwayforthebenefitofthe
Friends of the Darfield Hospital.
Volunteers from the Darfield Indoor Bowls Club and Friends of the Darfield Hospital combinedtheir talentstobring the night together. It was a successful evening, and the event raised $5,669 via donations, entry fees and ra e sales.
from the Darfield Indoor Bowlingclubwasgreatandwe enjoyed working alongside them to bring this tournament toDarfield.”
“On behalf of the Friends of the Darfield Hospital, thank you to everyone who have made this tournament possible,"saysElly. "Thankyou to all the many sponsors who have sponsored us once again either with monetary donations or prizes for the ra e and to all the teams that participated."
“Congratulations to all the prize winners and to the committee for all their hard work.”
Results:.
1st DarrylGallagher&team
2nd YvonneBoulton&team
3rd RobbieWatson&team 4th JudeWills&team.
Y1 - Y8
SEASONSTARTS
Wednesday 16thOctober2024 Gametap-off5:30pm RegisterbyFri27Sept Team or individual
Y1 - Y2Skills&Y2 - Y8Six-aside Max4boysonthefield, minof3girlsperteam. Recommended8playersperteam.
REGISTRATIONS: ‘DarfieldTouch’
IfyouarenewtotheClub,please email:darfieldtouch@gmail.com orphoneVictoria0272080581 $30perplayer(discountforfamilies &coaches)+$30forTouchTop. Coachrequiredtosupportteam. EmailusifyoucancoachorRef.
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Darfield Touch Competition (6 aside) for the 2024/2025 season will be held on Wednesday Nights - $300 per team. Teams and individuals welcome!
Registrations Due: Fri 27th Sept
First/grading game Wed 9 Oct Comp starts Wed 30 Oct
TEAM REGISTRATIONS ‘Darfield Touch’ ENQUIRIES TO: Victoria Leech 027 208 0581 or darfieldtouch@gmail.com
DISCOVER LAWN BOWLS
Friends of The Darfield Hospital chairperson Elisabeth (Elly) May says, “The support ofallagesandbackgrounds. Bring your friends, family, or even your neighbours, and head down to Bowls Darfield, located on Clinton Street in Darfield. This is the perfect opportunity to get outside, try something new, and enjoy a sport that can bring laughter, joy, and connection for years tocome.
Winning team: Darryl Gallagher, David Stott, Patrick Stott and David Bullock.
Thanks to all the supporters of the 2024 Darfield Indoor Bowling Club Hospital Tournament
• Alex McDonald Merchant Ltd.
• Baileys Real Estate
• Barenbrug NZ
• Bray Street Engineering
• Butler Plumbing
• Cafe on the Green
• Canterbury Clay Brick
• Coupland's Bakery
• Darfield Bakery
• Darfield Collision
• Darfield ITM
• Darfield Seed
• Darfield PGG Wrightson
• Fable Terrace Downs Resort
• G & H Dawson
• Hororata & Waimak Golf
• Johnny Fresh - Darfield
• Kirwee Challenge
• Lamb & Hayward
• LR. Construction
• Leech Drainage
• Malvern News
• Mitchell Bros. Sawmill
• Mitchell Transport
• Moore Builders
• PIC NZ Ltd
• Property Brokers, Darfield
• R.C. & L.F Adams
• Standard Wool NZ
• Taege Engineering
• Val Briggs
• Water Boyes
• Wright Co Ltd
• Yaldhurst Wools – Exquisite Wool Traders
Looking for a new sport to challenge yourself and a fun, social,andactiveway tospend yourtimeoutdoors?
Come along to Bowls Darfield on Clinton Street for the Open Day on October 5 at 1pm and Have A Go Days on October 5, 12, and 19, also starting at 1pm.
Lawnbowlsismorethanjust a game – it’s a fantastic mix of skill, strategy, and social engagement. Whether you’ve been playing for years or are tryingitforthefirsttime,these
events are the perfect chance to dive into this dynamic sport. During these sessions, you'll get to participate in informal, friendly gamesand learnabout the basics in a relaxed and supportiveenvironment. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before, our experienced coaches will be there to guide you, o ering tips and encouragement to make sure you have fun and improve your skills. Lawn bowls is a sport that is more inclusive than you might think, welcoming people
Bowls Darfield is excited to meetyouandrollsomebowls together!
HOW TO APPLY FOR FAMILYBOOST
FamilyBoost is a childcare payment to help eligible households pay for the cost of early childhood education (ECE). You may be able to receive FamilyBoost if you are the caregiver of a child or children aged five and under, have household income of less than $180,000 ayear, pay fees to a licensed ECE provider, and are a tax resident of New Zealand.
To apply you need a myIR login, an IRD number (tax identification number) for each child attending ECE, your bank information and your partner’s details. myIR is an online service provided by the Inland RevenueDepartment.
Once you have logged on to myIR and registered for FamilyBoost, you can make a claim every quarter for the previous quarter and upload copies of your invoices from your ECE provider. Save your receipts! The quarters run
July 1 to September 30, October 1 to December 31, January 1 to March 31, April 1 toJune30.
If you share childcare responsibilities with another caregiver – for example, with a partner you have separated from or the children’s grandparents – both caregivers may claim FamilyBoost, provided they meet theeligibilitycriteriaand have a portion of the ECE invoicesintheirnames.
FamilyBoost payments are calculated based on household income. This includes the income of your partner, even if they are not the parent of the
child. You may be able get both FamilyBoost and other childcare subsidies handled by MSD.
If you ‘can't deal with the admin’ or need help understanding these subsidies or anything else, then talk to Citizens Advice Bureau. The CAB volunteers take as long as it takes with eachperson. They are trained to listen, ask questions, be respectful, and helpclientsfindasolutionthat works.
Call0800367222orvisit Call0800367222orvisit Call0800367222orvisit Call0800367222orvisit www.cab.org.nztofinda www.cab.org.nztofinda CABnearyou.It CABnearyou.It CABnearyou.It’ ’’ ’sfree! sfree!
26Sept
Graham William Henderson
Graham’s family wish to sincerely acknowledge the expressions of sympathy extended to us. To those who were able to attend Dad’s farewell and to the many who could not, yet have reached out - thank you. We are ever grateful for the gift of community support.
A kind, endearing, gentle man with an a"able ability to engage. His smile and warmth will be endlessly held. Together now with our gracious Mum. Peace at last for you both.
LINE DANCING AT DARFIELD
Dancing to a variety of music, exercise, socialising, and travel all in one package. No need for a partner. Suitable for young & old, men & women Darfield Recreation Centre Wednesday’s 6 - 8.30pm. Bring a friend & start now - first timers please contact first Instructor Jenny Brookes 0274 452 285 Jennybrookes76@gmail.com
ARE AREARE ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - righton your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 0212150981.
BEAUTY THERAPY
TRUST TRUST Carol at 360 Skin Studio to help solve your skin concerns. Free consultations. Qualified, registered Skin and Beauty Therapist. www.360skinstudio.co.nz Phone0275557350.
Any non Any non non non--perishable perishable perishable perishable food and toiletry food toiletry donations can be donations can be donations can donations can dropped dropped dropped dropped o at the Malvern o at the Malvern at at News o ce, News next to next to to to Darfield Bakery. Darfield Bakery. Darfield Bakery. Darfield Bakery. Open Mon Mon Mon--Fri, 9am Fri, 9am 9am Fri, 9am- 4pm). 4pm).
If you need food assistance, please contact Rose 027 532 4888 027 532 4888 4888 4888
The Darfield Food Bank now has a give-a-little page.
Please scan the QR Please scan QR Code to donate Code to donate Code donate Code donate
WAIMAK GOLF
COACHING
GROW GROW your business with NZ Life Coaching NZ. Helping with Business Improvement and Career Development. We're here to guide you, help your business grow & making sure you enjoy every step of the journey. Contact Kieron McGhie 021 276 8311, www.newlifecoachingnz.com or send an email to newlifecoachingnz@gmail.com
CARRS CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $80 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.
CHIM CHIMCHIM CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping anysizedopenfire.Wequote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.
Boarding Cattery!
• Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting.
• Close proximity to all main centres. Phone: 027 433 3564 www.catsoncourtenay.nz Checkusout onFacebook! ‘CATS ONCOURTENAY’
Weddings Weddings • Namings Namings Renewal of Vows Renewal of Vows Funerals Funerals Funerals Funerals • Interments Interments
JENNI GIBSON Ph: 03 324 8332
M: 021 723 089 www.newzealandcelebrant.nz
DRIVEWAYS
NEED NEED carpet? Go local! Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please ph Alan Roberts0212272080.
GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.
MORTGAGE BROKER
ARE ARE ARE ARE youinneedofarefinance, firsthome loan,buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I cangetyou the bestdeal to suit you. I have 30+ years of lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the bankstoyou.
NATIVE plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie 027 370 2067. PLANTS FOR SALE
CARPET
FIREWOOD & COAL
RURAL RURALRURAL RURAL Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions. Please phone Rebecca 027 313 2270 or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz
etc. Any caliber rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Please contact Rob033425885.
Painting
Painting
SCRAP METAL
WANTED! 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.
SIGNAGE
SITUATION WANTED
EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Pleasephone0225747805.
18YO MALE 18YO MALE 18YO 18YO MALE looking for casual work. Prefer Darfield/Kirwee area. Anything considered. Own vehicle. Please phone/ text0272507378
Decorating
Decorating
Decorating
DEAD DEADDEAD DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Pleasephone0274848121.
reliable
WINDOW REPAIRS WINDOW REPAIRS DEADLINE: Advertising 10am Monday
SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE and reliable near or far. Selwyn Shuttles are available. Airport, city or local. From $10pp. Phone/ text Brad 021 776 968. TRADES TRADES
CARPENTER available for all renovations and repairs. Phone Grant 021 167 1718 anytime.
KITCHENS KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units, melamine or timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 027 4393926or3490150.
Darfield
WINDOW TINTING
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
• Furniture Repairs & Restoration
• Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Upgrades
NEXT ISSUE (Friday 4 Oct)
• Deck, Fences & Light Building
A foursome approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the leI.
The first golfer teed of and hooked the ball into that direc,on. But the ball went over the fence and bounced off the bike path onto the road, where it hit the ,re of a moving bus and was knocked back on to the fairway. As they all stood in silent amazement, one man finally asked him, “How on earth did you do that?”
He shrugged his shoulders and said, “You have to know the bus schedule.”