FUN AT THE FAIR
The Hororata Parish Spring Fair was a real scorcher – in the best possible way, says Cindy Driscoll, Executive O cerforHororataCommunityTrust.
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Perfect weather, loads of smiles, and people having a fabulous time on the day meant the Fair was a success in morewaysthanone.Therewasplenty to keep people occupied with Christmas shopping opportunities in the various stalls, socialising, and snagging awesome deals in the auctionandwhiteelephant.
Children had plenty to keep them amused with mini golf, noddy train rides, and several bouncy castles to choosefrom.
“We had a massive crowd and were extremely grateful for the weather after theforecastbeingsochangeable all week. As always, thanks to everyone who supported this event,” saysCindy.
Emma Innes, Harriet McElrea and Cecilia McElrea enjoying their ice-creams at Hororata Spring Fair on Monday.
The Parish Auction attracted a large crowd.
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CELEBRATE SCOTTISH CULTURE WITH A KIWI TWIST
The 13th Hororata Highland Games is set to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, and promises a day filled with traditional Scottish festivities and family-friendly entertainment.
This year's celebration will feature an emphasis on music, showcasing the deep-rooted musical traditions of Scotland with performances from the Southern Celtic Fiddle Orchestra and a sing-along with Willie McArther. The Massed Bands March will be a highlight as part of the Chieftain's welcoming ceremony.
In honour of Coleridge Power Station's 110th birthday, the community has partnered with Manawa Energy to present an impressive static display of the steam engines and heritage plant from the power station. This historic hydroelectric power station played a significant role in shaping the Coleridge area and neighbouring villages, leaving
a lasting impact on the region.
Visitors will have the opportunity to not only watch buttheycanalsoparticipatein avarietyofactivities,including Tug O' War, the Kilted Mile, Junior Warriors, and competing forthetitleofbest-dressedlad and lassie in tartan attire.
People are encouraged to get their entries in for these fun competitions.
"Once people step through the gates, they'll find a myriad of free activities to try, no matter their age. Families often describe it as an event where everyone,fromgrandparentsto toddlers and teenagers, can cometogether andenjoy aday out,"saysCindy.
The festival also features a Scottish farmyard, sheep shearing, wool craft, medieval Knight demonstrations, a fairground and over 120 marketstalls.
“Our community can’t wait to welcome everyone to the Hororata Highland Games. We
recommend packing a rug or chairs and come prepared to spendthewholeday.”
The Hororata Highland Games will be held at the Hororata Domain, located 45 minutes inlandfromChristchurch.Gates will open at 9am, with activities scheduled to run throughto4.30pm.
Discounted tickets are available online now and numbers are limited, with no gate sales on the day. Children under16yearsarefree.
All profits from the event will be reinvested back into our ruralcommunity.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hororatahighlandgames.org.nz.
Ticket prices:
• Online Second Release (available until sold out or till 6 Nov): $25.00*
• Online GA (available 7 Nov - 19 Nov, if not sold out prior): $30.00*
• Hard copy tickets can be purchased by emailing games@hororata.org.nz
• 16 years and under are free. Please claim a cket for children so we know numbers. Children must be with a parent or guardian. Youth 16 years and over need to purchase an adult cket.
* Plus a booking fee of $1.30 per cket and 2.7% credit card fee per transac on.
To go in the draw to win a Double Pass to the Highland Games email: giveaway@malvernnews.co.nz by Tuesday 5th November 2024
BRIGADE A GRATEFUL RECIPIENT OF CASH FOR COMMUNITIES
The Kirwee Volunteer Fire Brigade recently received $1,463 from the Cash for Communities programme, a joint initiative by PGG Wrightson, Ballance AgriNutrients, and participating agchemsuppliers.
“We are so grateful for the support from Cash for Communities,” says Chief Fire O cer Stuart Jones. “Fire and Emergency New Zealand supply the equipment and appliances we need, but any extrasrequirefundraising.This year’sdonationwillgotowards the upkeep and maintenance ofourrapidsupportUte.”
PGG Wrightson and Ballance Agri-Nutrients have been partners in the Cash for Communities programme since 2011. Together, they raise funds for the rural schools, clubs, charities, and community organisations providing valuable resources andsupporttotheprovinces.
“It’s fantastic to see Cash for Communities back again this spring. It’s great to see this support going to Hamish and
the local PGG Wrightson team in Darfield, and to be able to give back to our community,” saysCaitlinThistollofBallance Agri-Nutrients.
A recent change to the Cash for Communities programme is making it easier to raise additionalfunds.
“We have recently expanded the programme to include many of our agrichemical products. It is great to see this incredible programme grow andmakeiteasiertogiveback to the rural communities, across New Zealand, who support us,” says PGG Wrightson Darfield Store ManagerHamishMilner.
Some 300 organisations aroundNewZealand,including local schools, rescue helicopters, St John New Zealand, Volunteer Fire Brigades, and Rural Support Trust are nominated for funding. Each spring, more than 2,500 farmers and horticulturalgrowerspicktheir favourite cause to donate –$121,000 was distributed last year. Nearly a million dollars,
$820,000, has gone to worthy causes since the programme’s inception.
“We have been fortunate to havehadsupportfromCashfor Communities for many years, andithasbeenavitalresource fortheimportantworkdoneby ourvolunteers,”Stuartadds.
The Cash for Communities programme runs from September 1 through to November30,2024,sobesure tonominatealocalcauseclose to your heart. You can do this by purchasing Ballance AgriNutrients fertiliser or selected agrichemical products through your PGG Wrightson account.
For every tonne of Ballance Agri-Nutrients fertiliser or 10 litres of selected agrichemical products purchased (terms and conditions apply), $1 is donated to the qualified cause ofthecustomer’schoice.
Nominating is easy as an account holder, just visit your localPGG Wrightson store and the team will help you or go online to cashforcommunities.co.nz/ nominate.
The Cash for Communities initiative supports local groups and organisations.
From left, Caitlin Thistoll (Ballance Agri- Nutrients), Ben Hide (ex-Kirwee Volunteer Fire Brigade member) and Hamish Milner (PGG Wrightson Darfield Store Manager).
NEWS IN BRIEF
SLOW DOWN WHEN PASSI SLOW DOWN WHEN PASSI SLOW WHEN PASSI SLOW WHEN PASSING A SCHOOL BUS NG A SCHOOL BUS A BUS NG A BUS
The speed limit for passing a stationary school bus, in urban or rural areas, that is dropping o or picking up children is 20kph in either direction. Children are more likely to run out into the road without looking, and the school bus is a large obstacle that obstructs their view of the road. If you are following a large vehicle that suddenly slows on a rural road, don't assume you can overtake; it might have spotted a school bus and is obscuring your vision of it.
SETBACKS IN HARPER’S JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
By Fi Maddison. By Fi Maddison. Maddison. Maddison.
Three-year-old Harper Cromie has a new kidney but her journey to wellness and normality for her and her parents, Emily and Nick, is far fromover.
Her mum, Emily, says, “She’s not on dialysis anymore and as faraswe'reawareherkidneyis working well. Now we just needtomaintainthatandit'sa massive job, especially in a three-year-old and will be ongoing for the rest of her life. Untilshecanmanageitherself, wewillmanageitforher.”
Harper needs 1,500 millilitres of water a day over a 24-hour period. She can only drink a certain amount of water during the day and the rest is fed to heratnightthroughatube.
“She’s not very big at all, around the size of an average two-and-a-half-yearold, so there's not a lot of capacityinthere,”saysEmily. The kidney transplant has knocked Harper around – the normallybouncythree-year-old gets tired easily and has lost a considerableamountofweight. Emily says the immunesuppressant, which she needs so her body doesn’t reject the new kidney, has almost wiped out her immune system and she has been in hospital twice since the family arrived home, but the doctors can't figure out why or what's causing the problem.
“In theory her new kidney will extendandimproveherquality oflife,”saysEmily.
She says they were disappointed with some of the care at Starship, which has since left Harper traumatised andshenowsu ersfrompanic attacks.
“It broke my heart to see that happening,” says Emily. “It's now 10 times harder since the transplant and Harper is not copingthatwellatall.”
ShesaysthatwhileinStarship, Harper’s severe pain wasn’t managed well but no one would listen to Emily and Nick.
An added and painful complication, damage to her lymph drainage system, which wasn’t discovered until after Harper had been discharged saw her tummy extended and an emergency trip to the ED only to be sent home, has addedtothetoddler’strauma.
Emily says the cut in Harper’s tummy during the operation should never have happened and only happens in 1% of surgeries and not usually in children.
To top everything o , Harper’s funding has been cut and they don’t know if they’re going to get any in the future to help
with her ongoing 24-hour care.
Thestressandemotionaldrain have been hard on the family but a light in the tunnel has given them hope. Emily and Nick have made the hard decision to move to the North Island after being o ered a house.
“We’ll be just 10 minutes from my parents,” says Emily. “My siblingsareallclosebytoo.”
Harper’s journey is far from over and some other positives afterheroperationarethatshe no longer has a tube taped to her face to receive her food or is she hooked up to a dialysis machine.
“It's much nicer for her,” says Emily. “She doesn't have anything on her face anymore and she’s a lot happier about it.”
Harper now finds it easier to talk without the tube and has stepped ahead with her communicationskills.
Emily, Nick and Harper wish to thank everyone in the community. “We couldn’t have done this without their support,”shesays.
Three-year-old Harper Cromie’s cheerful smile hides the trauma she has been though over the last two months since her kidney transplant In August.
SPRING IS GLORIOUS AT TERRACE STATION
A sunny and calm day in October drew many visitors andchildrentoTerraceStation where the woodlands and gardens around the historic home were carpeted with bluebells.
On Sunday 3rd November, from 11am till 3pm, this historic property will again welcome visitors and keen gardeners who will be able to view the paeonies in bloom. Paeony veitchii is a lesserknown variety and there will be plants for sale. Aquilegias
and floxgloves, irises and flowering shrubs will provide masses of spring colour. The bluebells and primulas will still look impressive in the woodland, and the deciduous treesareclothedinmanyhues of spring green. The Big Tree WalkingTrackhasbeenfurther opened up to highlight the massive trees. A fascinating display of old farming and gardening tools can be found in the Hutch, a renovated summer house, along with 19th century domestic items.
Children will be given activity sheets to help identify certain items around the garden and a bag to collect cones and leaves. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in a sheltered corner of the garden where the only sounds are the chirping of birds and buzz of bees.
Woodland plants will be for sale, along with some giveaways. The$10entryfeegoes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, children free, andpleaseleavedogsathome. No Eftpos is available. Terrace Stationwillbesignpostedfrom theHororataroundabout.
For further information about open days and group visits: www.terracestation.org.nz and please check the facebook pageforweatherinformation.
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WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE TUATARA?
By Jacky Lawson, By Jacky Lawson, Malvern U3A. MalvernU3A. U3A.
Dannielle Middleton, a senior research scientist from Lincoln Landcare Research, was our speaker for Malvern U3A October 11. The title of her talk was ‘Molecular Ecology in Action’.Thiswasaveryerudite title but when you know that at work she is known as the “Tuatara Lady” it begins to makesense.
The New Zealand tuatara is an extraordinary reptile that is unlike any other. The tuatara group of dinosaurs flourished in the Mesozoic period (up to 252millionyearsago)and now the only surviving species is the tuatara itself. Tuatara can live for up to 150 years and have been known to produce youngwellintotheirseventies. They are particularly vulnerable to climate change and prefer temperatures between 19.5 to 23 degrees Celsius. They have a unique way of determining sex, based
on temperature. Warmer conditions lead to more male o spring. Although this species is ancient and has survived climate change in the past, with 90% of the tuatara found on just one island, they are at greater risk than they mayhavebeenhistorically.
Reptiles are known to carry and spread salmonella bacteria, which is found in 90% of individuals. This can make both animals and people very sick. However, when they looked at the tuatara, no one had ever found salmonella in thembefore.
The research team then undertook a thorough study in both wild and captive tuatara, where no salmonella was found on over 1.000 samples. They also tested animals the tuatara interacted with –geckos, skinks and fairyprions, which carry the salmonella bacteria but still no bacteria
werefoundinthetuatara.They donotgeta ected,soarethey immune?
The team found that this ancient reptile had proteins called antimicrobial peptides, whichcankillbacteria,andthe tuatara had antibodies that fight o germs like salmonella. This is the same way vaccinationswork.
So, tuatara have unique ways of defending themselves and learning about these natural defences,inthefaceofclimate change, is so important to us all. This was a fascinating and informative talk, and we hope to follow the research as it movesforward
Next month’s speaker is Greg Ryan on Beer/Alcohol/Hotels –onenottobemissed.
MalvernU3AisheldatDarfield Baptist Church on the second Monday of the month; for more details visit: u3amalverndarfieldnz.org.nz.
Dannielle Middleton, aka ‘the tuatara lady’.
WHAT IS THE BRIGHT-LINE TAX?
So, you sold your house and made a pretty penny but hold on, the IRD might want a slice of that! The bright-line tax is a tax on the profit from selling a home for more than you purchased it, if you sold it within a specified timeframe. The interval between acquisition and sale is known as the brightlineperiod.ThespecifiedtimeframeshaveflipfloppedsinceOctober2015.To discoveralltheintricacies,readonlineatcab.org.nz/article/KB00043742.
Don’t fret, if it was your main abode, you could score an exemption from the bright-linetax.Thisexemptiondependsonitifitwasindeedyourmainhome, and how often you lived there during the bright-line period. To further understandifyouqualifyforataxbreak,readalltheinsandoutatcab.org.nz/ article/KB00044419.
What do the Work and Income traffic lights mean?
What do the Work and Income traffic lights mean? do the Work and Income do the Work and Income
The traffic light system applies to benefits with work-related and / or social obligations (hence, not superannuation). Anyone on a WINZ benefit can now seewhatcolourcodetheyareonbyloggingintoMyMSD.
A green light means the person is meeting their obligations. Orange means theyarenot,andWINZhasnotacceptedtheirreasonforthis.Thepersonmust make an appointment with WINZ. At this appointment, they will be set an activitythattheymustcompletewithin5workingdays.
Red means that they did not complete the activity within 5 days. WINZ has reducedorstoppedtheirbenefit.Formoreseecab.org.nz/article/KB00044443. Confused?
Sure, there is a wealth of info on the Citizens Advice Bureau website, but all the same, it is built knowing the value of human interaction and the benefits ofperson-to-personsupport.Foranyquestiononanyissuecall0800367222. It’sfree!
FUTURE-PROOF SOLUTION NEEDED
The Selwyn District Council is exploring options for the next stage of the government's local water reforms, including thepossibilityofestablishinga Selwyn Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) for deliveringwaterservices.
Following the direction of the Minister for Local Government,
Simeon Brown, around the next stages of Local Water Done Well, the Council has been exploring options, including collaborating with other councils, setting up its own CCO, retaining the existing system, or contracting water services to another entity, to meet the minister’s goalsoffinancial sustainability andregionalcollaboration.
The new Local Water Done Well legislation aims to address decades of underfunding of infrastructure around the country and gives councils until September next yeartosubmittheirownWater ServicesDeliveryPlans.
Mayor Sam Broughton says that Selwyn has invested heavily in water in the past decade, and new growth has created one of the country's most up-to-date and reliable water systems while maintaining some of the lowestwatercharges.
“But we need a future-proof solutiontodealwiththerising costsofmaintainingthose first -class water services, as well as responding to this new legislation and the needs of theSouthIsland,”hesays.
“Canterbury, the West Coast, Southland and Otago councils were invited to work together
to understand the broadest range of outcomes. Some councils have decided not to collaborate,whichlimitsviable options; however, we have continued an alliance with five like-minded councils to understand how a model together compares to working individually. We want to identify the best options to deliver great water services and keep costs a ordable for communities.”
The Council will consider the initial assessment and indicate a preferred option at its 23 October meeting. The options will be worked out in more detail and taken to the communityforconsideration.
“Public ownership of our water and wastewater infrastructure is central to this major decision for our district, and we need to make sure it's done in collaboration with our communities,” Mayor Broughtonsays.
NEW BATTLE HONOURS TO BE EMBLAZONED ONTO A REGIMENTAL COLOUR OF THE NEW ZEALAND ARMY
Forthefirsttimeinnearlythirty years, the New Zealand Army is gearing up for an historic parade that will see a new and significant chapter written into thehistoryof2nd/1stBattalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment(2/1RNZIR).
On Thursday at Burnham Military Camp, 2/1 RNZIR will bethefirstbattalionsince1997 to be presented with new King’s and Regimental Colours (ceremonial flags). The new Regimental Colour has been emblazoned with eight new battle honoursin recognitionof former pan-New Zealand infantry battalions that have not previously been recognised inthisway.
Six of these battle honours have never been emblazoned onto any other NZ Army infantry Colour. They are HILL 60 (ANZAC) and DELVILLE WOOD, which are unique to Te Hokowhitu a Tū - the New Zealand Maori Contingent and the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion respectively; OLYMPUS PASS and MONASTERY HILL, which are unique to or were uniquely chosen for emblazonment by 28 (Maori) Battalion; and VEVE and SILLARO CROSSING, which are unique to or uniquely chosen for emblazonment by 27(MachineGun)Battalion.
The two remaining battle
honours,SARIBAIRandSOMME 1916,18,areinheritedfromthe New Zealand Maori Contingent and the New Zealand Rifle Brigaderespectively.
One-hundred-and-two-year old
Doug Reid is the last known surviving member of 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion, something he says he still can’t quitebelieve.
“I lost a lot of good mates, we had so many good and bad memories from our time. What can you say about war? I made some really great mates in the Battalion.”
He said that the emblazonment of battle honours unique to 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion on the 2/1 RNZIR Regimental Colour waswonderful.
“The main point is that we are being honoured as a battalion, a good battalion, with the machine guns, and we did a lot ofgoodthings.
“I think the boys would be really thrilled to be honoured likethis.”
Tā Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies, KNZM, is the last surviving member of 28(Maori)Battalion,andserved atthebattleofMonasteryHill.
While he says therecognitionis years late, he is happy it has finallyhappened.
“I feel that my fellow comrades would be pleased by this recognition,”TāRobertsaid.
“It was a huge responsibilityfor
Māoritovolunteertogotowar, we volunteered for six years, and it was a big thing for a smallrace.
“Our contribution wasn’t huge because we only had a small population, but we went to war because we were good soldiers.”
Chief of Army, Major General Rose King says the addition of these new battle honours is a significant step in recognising the service of former battalions which were drawn from every partofNewZealand.
“I know that 2/1 RNZIR will carry these new battle honours withprideanddignityonbehalf of the Royal New Infantry Regiment,” Major General King said.
“The new colours represent the spirt of the Regiment, which is built on our core values: courage, commitment, comradeshipandintegrity.”
These are the first Colours presented to the NZDF during the reign of His Majesty King CharlesIII.
Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, will present the coloursonbehalfofHisMajesty
King Charles III, on 31 October at Burnham Military Camp, 1.30pm.
DARFIELD GARDEN CLUB REPORT
We had planned to visit Julie and Nick Cameron's Kimberley garden on October 17, but the day was damp and very cold. The visit was postponed but a week later we enjoyed a pleasant afternoon wandering through the woodland garden.
Julie told us the history of their two-acre property. It was the site of the Kimberley School. The school opened in 1874 and closed in 1955. Julie and her husband purchased the property in 1981, the school long gone but there are still trees in the garden dating from the 1880s. One special tree, an oak, was planted in June 1953 to commemorate the Queen's Coronation. Six months later the Queen was to visit Darfield, greeting the school children of the area at the Railway Station.
We followed pathways through the well-mulched garden coming across many treasures -colourful geums and dianthus, vibrant yellow tree peonies, lily of the valley, fritillaria, bright and beautiful rhododendrons and the surprise of an amazing lilac wisteria as we came around the corner of the house.
The espaliered apple and pear trees (including a nashi pear) were impressive as was the huge redwood. Julie uses rocks from their renovation business to add character to their garden. We were grateful to have the opportunity to visit such an interesting garden. Our next meeting on November 19 is a visit to The Rusty Acre, a sculpture garden in Mandeville, meeting at Tussock Square at 11 am.
New members are always welcome. Contact Ann on ann.gibson@xtra.co.nz.
Ann Gibson.
NEW ECONOMIC STRATEGY
Waikirikiri Selwyn District Council launched its Kai Aku Rika Economic Development Strategy last week, providing the blueprint to shape the district’seconomy.
The special launch event, held at Lincoln University, was attended by local business leaders and key partners, including Kiwirail, Orion, Business Canterbury, Te Taumutu Rūnanga, and other high-profile stakeholders. It unveiled an integrated approach to enhancing Selwyn’s prosperity and economicresilience.
“We are growing at an enormous rate in population,
housing, new businesses and employment opportunities, but this strategy aims to ensure that future growth will be purposeful, inclusive, and sustainable,” says Mayor Sam Broughton, “To continue our momentum and prepare for the future, we must focus on nurturing our economy. This means supporting local businesses, fostering innovation, and creating conditions where growth happens from within, driven by our existing resources and workforce,” says themayor.
He emphasises that the new strategy will be collectively
owned and delivered by and for Waikirikiri Selwyn. Growing the local economy depends on strong collaboration between the public and private sectors, with all key players working together in a business-friendly environment.
“Playing to our existing strengths refers to Selwyn’s agricultural expertise, the knowledge hub in Lincoln, and supporting local business innovation. This strategy also commits to backing Māori success, ensuring we support the Māori economy and advancing the aspirations of our local rūnanga and iwi,” saysMayorBroughton,who adds that growing from within focuses on pro-active infrastructure, the upskilling and developing of the local workforce, and promoting attractions to draw tourists, newbusinesses,andinvestors.
“And this is not just down to local business owners or the Council, but up to every member of our community. We need the workers, students, retirees, and the community to play an active role in shaping ourregion’sfuture.”
Economist Benje Patterson, a lead contributor to the strategy, says Selwyn has a vibrant, growing population with many skills “and a fantasticpipelineofyouth.”
LincolnUniversityendorsesthe development of the Waikirikiri SelwynEconomicDevelopment Strategy, as it provides clear direction for the district now andinthefuture.
To read more about the To read more about the To read more about To read more about strategy, visit strategy, strategy,visit visit strategy, visit www.selwyn.govt.nz. www.selwyn.govt.nz.
THE ART OF WINNING
By Fi Maddison. Maddison.
Local sportsperson Craig Anderson had a big part to play, as assistant coach, in the CanterburyCavalierswinatthe Ford National Hockey Championship held in Palmerston North in September.
Craig’s role in the tournament was doing video analysis and identifying strengths and weaknesses in the opposition to help the head coach come up with a game plan to win in eachofthegames.
He says this takes hours but with the help of a high tech computer programme it can savesometime.
“Allthegamesarevideoedand coded,” says Craig. “Instances arecodedduringthegameand then I watch the games and those instances, then I try to figure out some of our team's weaknesses and their build-up play and also the opposition’s build-upplay.”
He also analyses the team’s scoring opportunities, how they’ve scored goals and then comes up with opportunities for his team that other teams have exploited in games against them. He works out how it would best fit into his team’sgame.
It is all part of a big build-up programme leading to the national championships, where Craig helps run the trainings and works out how the team
canscoregoals.
It’s been 19 years since the Canterbury Cavaliers have won thenationaltitle.“Wegotthird two years in a row and second last year. This year we managedtoget acrosstheline by beating North Harbour in thefinalby2-1,”saysCraig.
This year the Cavaliers’ men’s A team and B team won and the women’s B team also won theirgame.
“The Canterbury Cats, which are the top women’s team, got third. So we made thetop four withthreetitlesoutofthefour teams, which is quite unusual atregionallevel.”
Craig’s involvement with coaching hockey came about when his boys started playing at a representative level in 2006 and since then he has coached boys, and girls, throughalltheagelevels with some of those now playing for the Cavaliers and the Black Sticks.
He has also coached school teams including Darfield High andGirlsHighaswellasteams atCanterburyUniversity.
“For around seven years I coached them at CPL premier level in Christchurch,” says Craig.
He’s been thinking about retiring from coaching but feels he might have to be around to help the Cavaliers defendtheirtitlenextyear. Watchthisspace!
SUPPORTING GUMBOOT FRIDAY
Dwayne Groves is leading the charge as an o cial volunteer on November 1 for I Am Hope onGumbootFriday.
With the support of Darfield Residents Association, Dwayne will be out and about in Darfield this Friday encouraging people to donate to this worthwhile mental healthcause.
He says that he had numerous counselling sessions in his adult life but none in his youngeryears.
“I think there were critical times where this type of service, had mental health been more open and expressed, could have been beneficial. I Am Hope has already proven benefits to communities nationwide,” says Dwayne.
Mental health can a ect anyone, and each person’s experience is di erent. Dwayne says he likes the idea of young people being able to
go along to free counselling session, in a safe environment where they can express what's ontheirplate.
“The thing is no one has their ‘stu ’ together and I experienced this first hand through the men's mental health group that I support calledFor AllTheBrothers.My mate Zane started over five years ago,” says Dwayne. ”Speaking among burly mento findouttheyalsohadtheirfair share of life's woes and sharing this in a nonjudgmental environment was great.”
Gumboot Friday is cashless, and people can donate by scanning the QR code on Dwayne's lanyard or they can text 'BOOTS' to 469 to make an automatic $3 donation. Donations can also be put into gumboots at Grain & Grape, Kirwee and Darfield Hotel. Any cash donations will be banked directly into the Gumboot
Fridayaccount. Look out for Dwayne this Friday. He will be wearing his red band gumboots and is looking forward to meeting people, sharing his story and hispassionforthecause.
Dwayne Groves is supporting Gumboot Friday and will be out and about in Darfield this Friday to take cashless donations.
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17Nov 10am DHSCommunityMarket DHS
18Nov 2pm FarmEnvironmentPlanFreeWorkshop MiddleRock2
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23Nov CourtenayA&PShow KirweeShowgrounds
23Nov 10am SteventonOpenDay SteventonStation
1Dec 10am SpringfieldChristmasCreationsMarket RejuvenateYouHub
8Dec 10:30am DarfieldLifeChurchChristmasinthePark DHS
21Dec SheffieldCountryPolo SheffieldDomain
2024 Cavaliers (Canterbury Senior Mens Hockey Team) Head Coach: Grant Edwards (also lives locally). Assistant Coach: Craig Anderson.
CHRISTMAS FOODBANK
DAY
Planning for the Christmas Planning Christmas Foodbank Day and Foodbank Day and Foodbank Day Foodbank Day organising food donations is food now underway. Funding will now underway. Funding will now underway. now underway. be applied for to help buy be applied to some of the food requirements but it would be food requirements but would be greatly appreciated if businesses and greatly appreciated if businesses and individuals would also like to help. On 20th individuals would also like to help. 20th December the Darfield Foodbank will be December the Darfield Foodbank will be catering for approximately 60 families and for approximately and supplying general groceries, vegetables, meat, supplying general groceries, vegetables, meat, supplying general groceries, vegetables, supplying general groceries, vegetables, bread, frozen and dairy products (which will bread, dairy products (which will hopefully include yoghurt, cheese, custard). hopefully include yoghurt, cheese, custard). hopefully include yoghurt, custard). hopefully include yoghurt, custard).
Christmas food items, toiletries and/or
Christmas food items, and/or monetary donations can be dropped o can be dropped o at the Malvern News o ce at the Malvern News o ce Malvern News Malvern News (open Mon (open Mon--Fri, 9am Fri, 9am Fri, 9am Fri, 9am- 4pm).
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FOR SALE
To go in the draw to win a Double Pass to the Hororata Highland Games email: giveaway@malvernnews.co.nz by Tuesday 5th November 2024
ACCOUNTANTS
ARE AREARE ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and businessadvice -right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, AnnMaree 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.
CARPET/WINDOWS
CARPET CARPET CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 0272999599.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
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 any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on021939113.
LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132. DRIVEWAYS
R K FIREWOOD
Supplying wood for this Season!
Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX! EKpos available. All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300
BUDGIES BUDGIES BUDGIES for sale. Please phone 0210622788.
GARDENING
GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.
MORTGAGE ADVISOR
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.
PLANTS FOR SALE
NATIVE NATIVE NATIVE plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. PhoneAnnie0273702067.
and operated since 2008.
UDI UDI UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please Ph.UdiAale0210742075.
BIRCHFIELD
Friendly, reliable experienced. Darfield & Surrounding areas. Ph: 027 316 9968 West Melton area Ph: 021 025 19197
3RD NOV 2024 At 10:30am
Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield
Firewood
Dry, shed stored, naHve wood and kindling. Free delivery to Darfield township for orders over 3 cube. Coal 20kg bags or 500kg bulk bags. Landscape Supplies
Phone 03 975 4502 417 Creyke Rd, Darfield.
malvern-parish
General Painting & Property Repairs Gib Stopping Wallpapering OVER 40 years experience!
Contact Dave on 021 142 0567 or email: pearsondavid106@gmail.com
ROOFROOF
& house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702or0210302835.
SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $190pw. Please phone 0274791431.
WANTED! WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phoneeither0276950480or alternatively0800030712.
EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Pleasephone0225747805.
TRANSPORT
SELWYN SELWYN SELWYN Shuttles provide safe and reliable transport for young and old, near and far. Call or txt Brad 021 776 968.
TOOLS TOOLSTOOLS TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working
• Dead cars
• End of life cars
• Scrap cars
• Old farm vehicles
TINTTINT TINT--A AA A--WINDOW WINDOW WINDOW 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 WINDOW TINTING
• 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 wall units, melamine or timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 0274393926or3490150.
WANT WANT ItWelded -Mobile welder can come to you. All types of welding done. Help support small new business. Phone 02102890736.
NEXT ISSUE (Friday 8 Nov)
we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.
RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD
Simon O’Connell • • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz
Darfield based, working Canterbury wide. AllMaintenance,HotWaterCylinders,Logburners, Spouting,RainwaterHarvest,Wetbacks,Pumps, Alterations(newandexisting)
The Bishop of London on one occasion, when he went to Buckingham Palace, told the King that he has passed Lord Salisbury in an anteroom, but the la/er did not seem to know him.
“Oh,” said the King Edward, “Lord Salisbury never recognises anyone,” and going over to a bureau he took out a new portrait of himself and handed it to the Bishop, saying, “What do you think of this?”
“A very excellent likeness, sir,” said the Bishop. “When I showed it to Salisbury,” said the King, He looked hard at it and then said “Poor old Butler! I wonder if he’s as stupid as he looks.”