SUCCESSFUL AUCTION
Annabel’s Kindergarten staff and parents enjoyed a fun evening at their recent art auction to raise funds for Cole Tudehope.
A spokesperson for the Kindergarten says they were overwhelmed by the generosity and support for Cole and the Tudehope family.
“The evening gave a great sense of community spirit. Annabel’s Kindergarten teaching teams have worked closelywitheverychildintheir centres to create an individual work of art that is unique and special to them and their families. This has inspired many budding artists to explore and create further at kindergarten.”
Seeing children excited to admire their art displayed on
thewallalongsidetheirfriends andpridetoshowitofftotheir families and friends was a bonusand“trulyspecial”.
TheKindergartenoffersahuge thank you to the families who bidontheirchild'sart.
“Thank you to the families and local businesses who donated to our raffle and live auction! Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets and to all those who came on the evening to be part of this adventure. The bidding was exciting, and the auction and raffles were very successful. Thankyoutoallthosewhoput in bids and purchased the awesome auction items.”
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The Tudehope family is incredibly grateful to everyone
who contributed to the success oftheevening.
Cole's mum Anna says about the art auction, "We were absolutely blown away by the way the community got behind the art auction for our Cole. It was so lovely to see all the beautiful pieces of art the children had created covering thewallsofthekindy. Continuedonpage7 Continuedonpage7 Continuedonpage7…..
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Email: admin@darfieldcollision.co.nz 5Mathias Street, Darfield
BIGGER, BETTER DEDICATED SPACES FOR COLLISION CENTRE
Darfield Collision Centre has moved. The company recently movedto5 MathiasStreet into abiggerpremises.
Business owners Will and Emma-Kate (Em) Tucker say having a bigger size workshop means they have the ability to have new equipment on site, such as a brand-new spray booth, chassis pulling and measuringplusmorededicated repairareas.
“Atthelastplace,itwasanallin-onespace,anditwasatight squeeze for the number of guyswehad,”saysWill.
The previous workshop in Cardale Street was just 250sqmandthenewworkshop measures around 800sqm, giving the business capacity to takeonmorework.
WillsaysasDarfieldgrows,the businesswill growas well,and the new workshop will be able to accommodate the growing areaandfuturebusiness.
Most of the sta (seven in total) at Darfield Collision Centre are local – from Darfield, Coalgate, Whitecli s and Burnham – while Will and hiswife,Emma-Kate(Em),who manages the o ce, live in Leeston. The couple took over the business over two years agoandareexcitedabouttheir newexpansion.
Darfield Collision Centre specialises in panel beating, spray painting, private work as
well as insurance and fleet work, they are pre-approved repairers for IAG (State, AMI, NAC, NZI) and FMG as well as approved repairers for Toyota Insurance and VERO. They also o erfreeloancars.
To celebrate their new premises, Darfield Collision Centre is holding an opening evening on Thursday, November 28 from 4pm to 7pm. All are welcome to come along and check out the new workshopwhileenjoyingabite to eat from one of the local food trucks onsite and a bit of socialising. Children are most
welcome – there will be a bouncy castle for their enjoyment and a few past projectsondisplay.
The team at Darfield Collision are enjoying the bigger workshop in Mathias Street, Darfield.
Will and Emma-Kate (Em) Tucker.
DONATING LIQUID GOLD
When it comes to giving plasma for a good cause, Coalgate resident Je Whittaker has no problem putting his arm out to give a donation.
Je recently notched up his 350th plasma donation at the ChristchurchDonorCentre.
The Centre says, “Reaching a milestone like this highlights Je ’s incredible philanthropy and commitment over his nearly 50 years of donating. The positive impacts of such a large number of donations are far-reaching with the lives of thousands of recipient patients saved or improved as a result.”
Je recently received a certificate to honour his milestone with the Centre o ering their “deepest appreciation and heartiest congratulations.”
“It would be great if this encouraged someone else to take up blood donoring,” says Je .
NZ Blood Service is encouraging more people to give plasma and save even morelives.
TheServicesaysplasmasupply in New Zealand is at tipping point, with demand for it continuing to increase by over 10%yearonyear.
“Just 17,435 people living in New Zealand donate ‘liquid
gold’; last year, their contributions resulted in an amazing 94,000 units of plasma we could use to help usmeetthedemand.”
With the demand for plasma projected to grow by a staggering 50% in the next three years, NZ Blood needs manymorepeopletojoin their community of plasma donors, and their existing donors to
donatemoreiftheycan. Plasma can be donated more often than blood – every two weeks and in between 3monthlyblooddonations.
NZ Blood says in the next 12 months they need 1,500 more people to start donating plasmaregularly.
To find out more about To find out more about To out more about To out more about donating blood and/or donating blood plasma, visit nzblood.co.nz. plasma, nzblood.co.nz.
Talk to the team at the Malvern News for all your printing requirements. Small or large quantities.
03 318 7450 info@malvernnews.co.nz
Jeff Whittaker receives recognition for his 350th plasma donation at the Christchurch Donor Centre.
ALPINE SIGNS – STORYTELLERS
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• All sports injuries and soft tissue strains
• Joint sprains and strains, such as tennis elbow, shoulder and knee problems.
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John Wilde, of Alpine Signs, started his career in sign writing over 10 years ago after achieving his diploma in graphic design and web design.
He soon discovered that he wasn’t content with working in these industries, so began an entryleveljob in asign writing shopinAuckland.
He says he quickly got upskilled and became the goto guy for all aspects of sign writing around town, progressing to working for himself and contracting his services back to a handful of signshops.
John relocated his business, StickerFactory,afterheandhis wife Kirsty and their son, Theo, moved to Springfield two years ago.
“After starting a family, we craved some travel, and a lifestylechange,”saysJohn,“so we travelled the country in a caravan, in search of our forever home. Settling in Springfieldisthebest thingwe have done; we love every minuteoflivinghere.”
The move to Springfield led to the recent name change from
John says it’s about moving away from the perception of being ‘just’ a sticker shop. “We wanted to show our love of thisplacewecallhome. Ilove having a customer base from Springfield through to Darfield and beyond, hearing about what they do for a living and what they are up to. The people in our community seem totrulyvaluesupportinglocals and as a small business owner itissoappreciated.”
While the big jobs are great, John is happy to get stuck into anything people may need, from small signs on your front
gate through to fleets of shuttle buses. With his varied experience in the industry, he is good at coming up with customoptionstosuitdi erent applicationsandbudgets.
“We’re storytellers,” he says, “we don’t just create signs, we craft stories that resonate with the world around you. Each project begins with a spark of an idea, a vision waiting to be told. From the moment you step through our doors, we embark on a journey together, weaving your aspirations into tangibleforms.”
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John Wilde, of Alpine Signs (previously Sticker Factory), loves living in Springfield and running his business in the Canterbury region alongside his wife Kirsty and son Theo.
Some of the local work John has been involved with recently.
FISH TALES AND SPORTING FUN
The annual ITM Fishing Competition was held recently, andthenormaltallstoriestold ofthebigonesthatgotaway–one being on one of the organiser’s boats, where a teammate caused the fishing line to be wrapped around the prop mid-way through winding in a monster, which eventually escaped.
The event was well-supported with 79 adults and 25 juniors in attendance, with all the juniors’ receiving prizes, and manyadultstoo.
Event organiser Charlie Buttle was very pleased with the turnout and would like to thank David Mitchell, Wayne Boyes, Je Strowger, and Mark Strowger for helping out with runningofthefundraiser.
Thisyear$4,500wasraisedfor the Malvern Cancer Support Group.
The ‘Heaviest fish caught by a junior’ went to George Judd, weighing in at 2.533kg. The ‘Heaviest fish caught by a female’ went to Maddy Judd, weighing in at 2.245kg, and the ‘Overall best fish’ was caught by Bobby White, who nailed a 2.608kg fish, the second heaviest fish ever caughtatthecompetition.
The converted Dick & Trout award for the ‘Most Unfortunate Mishap’ this year, went to George Judd who under the direction of his father managed to pull the guide pole completely o his father’s boat trailer while
tryingtopullabuso theboat ramp that was stuck on the wetsurface.
George was heard telling his father it wouldn’t work but being a man of experienceand full of knowledge on the situation at hand, his father hooked the rope on to the guide pole of the trailer and then attached it to the bus.
George was then told to gun it and the pole promptly departed the trailer in what can only be described as a ‘complete stu up’. There was somedebateaboutwhoshould receive the prestigious award, but at the end of the day only one person was driving the car that caused the damage, even thoughGeorgefullytrustedhis father’s advice, he’s still the manthatputthepedaldown.
At the end of the weekend everyone that attended the event had a great time, and all returnedsafelyhome.
A big thank you to all A big thank you to all A big you to all
A big you to all our sponsors: our sponsors: our sponsors: our sponsors: Darfield ITM, Hunting & Darfield ITM, Hunting & Darfield Hunting & Darfield Hunting & Fishing, CR & SM Buttle, Fishing, CR & SM Buttle, Fishing, & SM Fishing, & SM Nigel Hodges, Bromley Home Nigel Hodges, Bromley Home Nigel Hodges, Bromley Nigel Hodges, Bromley Kill, W.A Boyes/Dan Roughan, Kill, W.A Boyes/Dan Roughan, Kill, W.A Boyes/Dan Kill, W.A Boyes/Dan Charlie Draper, John Button, Charlie Draper, John Button, Charlie Draper, Charlie Draper, Darryl Collier/Darfield Bakery, Darryl Collier/Darfield Bakery, Darryl Collier/Darfield Bakery, Darryl Collier/Darfield Bakery, Malvern News, M & R Moore, Malvern M & RGS Contracting and RGS Contracting and RGS and RGS and Milwaukee Tools. Milwaukee Tools. Milwaukee Tools. Milwaukee Tools.
Darfield lad George Judd proudly shows off his catches of the day; he won the ‘Heaviest fish caught by a junior’ in the annual ITM Fishing Competition
This year’s ITM Fishing Competition organising team presents a cheque to Malvern Cancer Support Group member Fliss Cox. From left, Stacey Williams (ITM), Wayne Boyes (Fishing Committee Member), Mike McCaffrey (ITM), Fliss Cox, Charlie Buttle (Fishing Committee Member).
NEWS IN BRIEF
GLENTUNNEL GLENTUNNEL GLENTUNNEL GLENTUNNEL CAMPGROUND CAMPGROUND
OPENING FOR SUMMER OPENING
The Glentunnel Campground is re-opening just in time for summer and Selwyn District Council will be managing the campground over this summer periodwithacaretaker on site. For any future bookings, campers can book online at selwyn.govt.nz/ glentunnelcampground.
HISTORIC MALVERN HISTORIC MALVERN HISTORIC MALVERN HISTORIC MALVERN PROPERTIES ON THE PROPERTIES ON THE PROPERTIES ON THE PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET MARKET MARKET MARKET
Gunyah Country Estate Gunyah Country Estate Gunyah Country Estate Gunyah Country Estate, a stately lodge, purchased 22 yearsagoby SimonettaFerrari, iscurrentlyonthemarket. She purchased the home when the building and grounds were quite run down at the time.
The name ‘Gunyah’ is Aboriginal, meaning ‘little hut or shelter, and was built in 1912 for the son of former prime minister, Sir John Hall.
Beyondthemainhousearethe self-catering cottages - The Granary, The Stablehand Quarters,andMulberry.
Racecourse Hill Homestead Racecourse Hill Homestead Racecourse Hill Homestead, built in 1912, is another wellknown historic property on the market. Owner Denver Glass has announced that the proceeds of the sale would be added to his charitable trust, theTomandDinahGlassTrust, named after his late parents. The trust supports the Nurse Maude organisation, which provides nursing, palliative care and other services in Canterbury, Nelson/ Marlborough and Wellington. It is currently fundraising to build a new $10m purposebuilthospiceinMerivale.
BECOME A BIG HEART BECOME HEART APPEAL STREET APPEAL STREET COLLECTOR COLLECTOR
Big-hearted volunteers will be out in full force in February 2025 as part of the Heart Foundation’s biggest
fundraiser of the year, the Big HeartAppeal.
TheHeartFoundationiscalling on New Zealanders to gift a couple of hours of their time on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 February 2025 by volunteering as a Big Heart Appeal street collector and raising funds for heartresearch.
“There are a million New Zealanders living with cardiovascular disease*,” says Heart Foundation Medical Director Dr Gerry Devlin. “It’s still the number one killer, in New Zealand and globally. Outcomesfor thosea ectedby heart attacks and other heart conditions have greatly improved thanks to Heart Foundation-funded work, but thereisstillmuchtobedone.”
Tosign uptogetinvolvedwith the Big Heart Appeal street collection this February and volunteer on either Friday 21 or Saturday 22 February 2025, visit heartfoundation.org.nz/ street-collection.
SUCCESSFUL AUCTION FOR COLE
….…. ….continuedfromfrontpage. continuedfromfrontpage. continuedfromfrontpage. continuedfromfrontpage. The staff at Annabel's went above and beyond putting on this event and the generosity of parents, local businesses and individuals was incredible andhumbling.”
The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has helped get them closer to their goal of getting Cole over toAustraliafortreatment.
“We are so fortunate to live in such a wonderful, caring community."
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CAB SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Citizens Advice Bureau is here for every person and any question on any issue. CAB embraces people from all walks of life. CAB is on the lookout for fresh faces to join their team in Christchurchnext February.Areyou:
• Keentomeetnewpeople?
• Ready to spread good advice?
• Aloverofagoodchallenge?
• Aware of the valueof human interaction?
• Wanting to give back to your community?
• Searching for a sense of purpose after retirement or redundancy?
• Disinclined to take on physical volunteer work, but ratherwishtostayactiveand re-purposeyourskills?
• One of those shoulder tapped by a friend who said,
‘Hey,you’dbegreatatthat?’
• Willing to help people to make informed decisions about their lives and connect them to local communitybasedresources?
• Worried about the waves of need and misinformation washing across the motu, and want to help people weatherthem?
• Preparedtodooneshifteach week, generally 2-3 hours andcommittoinitialtraining andongoinglearning?
• A knowledge sponge? Or not so good at remembering stu , but like to look up the most up-to-date information?
• Interested in listening to people’s stories, then finding options for them, so they are empowered to do something abouttheirsituation
STOP MEANS STOP
Several recent crashes and near misses at the intersection of Aylesbury and Wards Road, as well as similar incidents around Selwyn, are a stark reminder that too many drivers still ignore obvious stop signs.
The Selwyn District Council has upgraded the signage at several high-risk intersections, including this five-point intersection near Burnham, but the recent crashes demonstrate that some drivers are still not paying attention, says Head of Operational DeliveryGarethMorgan.
“Most crash investigations and intersection observations show
approaching drivers typically slow down but fail to stop. Or they stop, but fail to check the wayisclear,”saysMorgan. Selwyn has many rural intersections where the approaches have an 80 or 100kmh speed limit, so any mistake can quickly turn deadly, or cause significant injuries.
13 Browns Rd, Dunsandel, $590,000
Three bedrooms on generous 900m² section. Well insulated and double glazed, log fire, wetback, heat pump and DVS!
Commute to Christchurch from rural Dunsandel Open Home: Sunday 24th November 1-2pm.
• Fond of the game of 1000 question? And like not knowing what the next question will be? Add your ownexamples…
Hail to you if you answered, “yes” to any of these questions. CABmightbeyourcalling.Take your time to mull it over, and when you'reready,reachoutto the Christchurch manager on manager.cabchch@gmail.com or0212460940.
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out to Annabel’s Kindergarten’s art auction to raise funds for Cole Tudehope’s treatment in Australia.
Phone: 03 3477
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?
By Ginny Nelson, Nelson, Mortgage Advisor. Mortgage MortgageAdvisor. Advisor.
The adage of ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’ is very true whenitcomestomortgages. How much is it going to cost to own a home? Mortgage repayments, insurance, rates andalittleextrafortherepairs andmaintenance. Do a budget and work out if it isafeasible option for you and you are not setting yourself up tofail. With interest rates coming
down, don’t be sucked into thinkingthatiswheretheywill stay. Alwaysallowforahigher rateandpayyour mortgageo as if it is. An extra $20 per monthmaynotsoundlikealot but on a $300k mortgage it couldsaveyouover$50,000in interest and reduce your loan byfouryears!
And, if you have planned it all, there is no time like the present to jump into the housingmarket. Don’t be fooled by the media
commentary that house prices are dropping, because overall things seem to have remained fairly static. There will always be bargains to be had if you are in the right place at the right time, so get a preapproval on your finance so you know you can put in a solid o er if an opportunity presentsitself.
2024 is nearly done and dusted so if it was your plan to buy a home this year you are runningoutoftime!
RIFLE CLUB CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL
The West Melton Miniature Rifle Club (WMMRC) recently celebrated 100 years with a meal and presentation of trophies at the Two Fat Possums in West Melton. President Barry Hill welcomed the attendees, which included the president of Target Shooting New Zealand, Shirley Herridge,pluspastandpresent shooters.
Challenges overcome Challengesovercome overcome
A meeting to discuss the formation of a rifle club was held on April 4, 1924 in the West Melton School; Mr W. H. Oakley occupied the chair. A second meeting was held on April 7 to formulate a programme and to discuss the butts for the range, which was tobealongsidetheCommunity Hall. By the second week in May, the range was opened. They did not mess around with consentsetc.inthosedays.
Rifle shooting was popular at this time and many ranges were in operation in the Selwyn district as we know it today. Rifle shooting was an
important part of the community. The WMMRC held a ball or dance every year up until 1959. Numerous card eveningswereheldaswell.
On May 25 in 1935, disaster struckandtheriflerangealong with the community hall burnt to the ground. This was a big setback for the district to lose its hall, the range and the rifles. At a meeting on March 22, 1937, it was decided to cobble a range through four conjoined sheds on Mr W. H. Oakley’s property at Halkett.
Thefirstshotonthenewrange wasfiredonApril26,1937.
Over the 100 years, the West Melton club has had arange in Halkett for 90 years at two di erent venues. The current range on the Halkett Rd was purpose built in 1952. There have been two attempts over the years to change the name, buttheynevergotthenod.
Club successes Club successes successes successes
Members of the West Melton Miniature Rifle Club have been successful over the years. The
first being a team of five shooters who won the Christchurch Association team shoot for four years in 1920s. Members have represented the South Island and New Zealand on many occasions. The most notable being three members who won the pinnacle of shooting – the Ballinger Belt atTrentham.
Barry Hill noted in the Club’s booklet that members over the years have met challenges created by fire, rebuilding, repairing and overcome unnecessary legislation, to remainavaluedmemberofthe West Melton sporting community.
The Club o ers friendly and valuable advice to anyone wishing to learn about firearm safety and target shooting. It operates from April until September, currently on a Tuesday evening. For further information contact, Graeme Oakley on 03 318 1742 or BarryHillon0211958448.
Celebrating 100 years with the West Melton Miniature Rifle Club is, from left, Graeme Oakley - oldest member, Rodger Hughes –longest serving member, Barry Hill – president and Shirley Herridge – T.S.NZ president.
MEN’S HEALTH WHAT'S THE SCORE?
A men’s health hui is taking place at Lincoln Events Centre on November 27 at 7.15 pm to 9.45pm.
Come along for a men's health event in Movember, where expertspeakerswilldiscuss:
• Men'smentalhealthand wellbeing
• Innovationincolorectal (bowel)cancerresearch
• Thenutsandboltsofmen's health
• Physiotherapythroughthe cancerjourney
• Cancer,cannutritionmakea di erence
Ex All Blacks prop Bill Bush is the special guest and will be highlighting his life in rugby and challenges to health and wellbeingformen.
There will be a light kai and refreshments plus information stalls from organisations supporting men's health from throughouttheregion.
Event M.C and Movember Ambassador Matt McIntryre
Proud
willbringatouchofhumourto important messaging for Men's health.
The event is a collaboration between Southern Cancer Society, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Movember, Lives worth living and Encompass Health with support from SelwynDistrictCouncil.
The event is free to register but book now to avoid missing out, so organisers know how many are coming along on the night.
Please register via the QR code or email your email your name, phone number name, phone number name, phone name, phone and email address to and email address to email address email address amanda.dodd@southerncanc amanda.dodd@southerncanc er.org.nz or phone 021 915 er.org.nz or phone 915 605 605.
to be supporters of the 2024 Courtenay A & P Show
• 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
With just a month to go on the parliamentary calendar, I feel proud of the progress we’ve made in government. From removing outdated policies to launching new initiatives, these changes are already making a positive impact across Selwyn. With more improvements on the horizon for next year, there’s a lot to lookforwardto.
Last week I was thrilled to have launched the gender pay calculator, a crucial tool for tackling pay inequity and improving the economic empowerment of women – a top priority for me as Minister for Women. Right now, women inNewZealandstillearnabout 8.2 percent less than men, a number that hasn’t shifted much since 2017. This toolkit, developed in partnership with organisations like Spark, ANZ, and the NZ Law Society, includes a pay gap calculation method, as well as guides for businesses to help them drive their gap down. It’s not about pointing fingers though, but rather, about understanding where they stand and making positive changes. This is just
the start, and we’ll keep working alongside businesses to address both gender and ethnic pay gaps. I encourage everyKiwibusinesstogiveit a go – it’s a solid step towards creating fairer workplaces for everyone.
Supporting Selwyn’s biggest industries has also been a focus for the Government lately. We’ve secured new supply agreements with China that are expected to boost our exports in beef, lamb, dairy, and fruit. We’ve also announced a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, which will benefit our horticultural exporters by removing tariffs on 99% of our exports. These agreements highlight the diversity of New Zealand products and Kiwi expertise, with a projected $340 million boost to our economy and new job opportunities in our community.
I'm always keen to showcase Selwyn's value and potential
to my ministerial colleagues to ensure the support we get is impactfulandmeetsourneeds.
Earlier in the month, we had Hon. Simeon Brown visit the district. I showed him our recent growth and the critical pressure points we're facing in infrastructure, particularly roading.Heheard directlyfrom the community at a public meeting and shared updates on our government’s work to strengthen transport networks, push forward sustainable energy solutions, and ensure local councils prioritise spendingonessentialservices.
Over the next month, I’m looking forward to celebrating with our community. Keep an eyeoutformeattheChristmas parades in Lincoln, Rolleston, and Leeston – I’d love to see youthere!
As always, my office is open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to stop by – we’re here to help.
CHILEAN NEEDLE GRASS
Chilean needle grass is a serious threat to agriculture and has the potential to cost an estimated $1.16 billion in lost production across Aotearoa, if left uncontrolled. It is unpalatable to stock, and has sharp seed heads that can penetrate pelts, contaminate wool and cause blindness in livestock.
Once established, it can be di cult and costly to control withseedspreadingveryeasily on clothing, machinery, vehicles, feed and on livestock.
The new biological control agent (Uromyces pencanus) was released near Spotswood in NorthCanterburyearlier this month to help tackle the highlyinvasiveplant.
Uromyces pencanus is a rust fungus that damages the top layer of the Chilean needle grass leaves causing increased
water loss and premature death. This technique is successfulindryconditions.
Description:
• It has bright green leaves, around 5mm wide, which are flat and rough to touch when stroked downwards towards the base.
• Flowerheads are large, drooping and purplish and occur in spring.
• Seed head is hard and hairy and has pointed and spear-like with a very sharp, penetrating base.
• Seeds occur in late spring to mid-summer.
• Seeds are dispersed by attachment to livestock and feral animals.
• Human-mediated dispersal through the movement of contaminated machinery, clothing and hay.
• Habitats include pastures, grasslands, roadsides, open areas, cli s, lake and forest margins, and lawns.
As we enter this busy time of year, it’s inspiring to look back on our district’s progress and look ahead to the new projects that will shape Selwyn's future.
Our Council recently took a significant step of advancing the concept of a councilcontrolled organisation (CCO) to manage our district’s water services. This move aligns with theCentralGovernment'sLocal Water Done Well legislation, which aims to ensure future-focused, financially sustainable, and secure water services. A Selwyn-owned CCO would allow us to access new financing options to keep water charges affordable while maintaining compliance with environmental and water quality standards. I want to emphasize that this model will remain community-owned –protecting against any potential for future privatisation. Early next year, we’ll consult with residents to ensure the voice of the community is central to the charter and constitution of the WaterCompany.
We have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KiwiRail to help align our rail infrastructure withSelwyn’sbig-picturegoals for the future. With new lowemission locomotives on the way, KiwiRail’s commitment will boost connectivity and support growth across the district. Around 30 trains already pass through Selwyn each day, and we’re also looking into creating a dedicated freight hub in Rolleston to make moving goods easier, reduce road traffic, and support sustainable development. It’s also been a season of communitycelebration,with
events like the 13th Hororata Highland Games, which drew thousands of visitors and hundreds of competitors. This festival brings people from all over the region to enjoy a day of family friendly fun. A big thankstotheorganisersofthis event. Also, thanks to our Selwyn Road Patrollers, who enjoyed a well-deserved pool party at the Aquatic Centre, I enjoyed manning the BBQ to feed over 160 patrollers from 14schools.
As we appreciate the longer days and warmer weather, I trust you are enjoying some extra time in the garden or timewithfriendsintheleadup totheholidayseason.
ROADSIDE RESCUE FREE FOR NEW DRIVERS
AMI is o ering a one year, free -of-charge, roadside assistance package to new drivers who have passed their restricted or full New Zealand licence within the past 12 months (from November 2024) –regardless of whether they’re insuredwithAMIornot.
AMI Roadside Rescue can o er new drivers the confidence of knowing that if something happens and they don’t know what to do, there’s someone just around the corner who does.”
“Wearereallyproudtobeable to o er new drivers a year’s free AMI Roadside Rescue as they get out on the road, and we encourage them to take up
the o er as a way to celebrate passing their restricted or full licence.”
Someofthekeybenefits:
• Unlimitedcallouts
• Helpforyouwhendriving anycar,plushelpforanyone drivingyourcar
• Mechanicalbreakdown assistance
• Towingtosafety(including towedvehicleslikeboats, trailers,orcaravans)
• Jumpstartingandbattery replacement
• Emergencyfueldeliveryup to5L
• Minorroadsiderepairs
• Mechanicaladvicehelpline
• Flattyresandsparetyre fitting
• Keylockoutassistance
• Emergencytaxitransport
Mayor Sam Broughton, with his daughter Elliot, run the BBQ at a pool party to thank over 160 Selwyn Road Patrollers.
Photo: Kathryn Taylor Photography
A DREAM COMES TRUE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Jordan Riki (24) is one of Malvern’s rugby league sporting heroes; he signed up with the Brisbane Broncos at justthetenderageof15.
The Broncos second rower recently played on home turf in Christchurch for the Kiwis in his test debut against Australia’s Kangaroos at the Apollo Projects Stadium. A dream that his mum, Janelle, says was a long time coming andawell-deservedhonourfor
his many years of hard work andcommitment.
Jordan’s family was there to support and cheer him on.
Janelle had bought 50 seats at the stadium so family and friends could take part in his first Kiwis game, while also wearing tee-shirts especially designed for the special game tosupporttheirhero.
She says Jordan was greeted with a “hearty roar” and “lots of tears” as he ran onto the
fieldwearinghisfirstblackand white Kiwis jersey, which he reportedly gave to his grandfather, Reg Riki, who has been a father figure in his life and supported Jordan’s dream to play for the Kiwis from an earlyage.
Jordan told reporters on the day of the match that as a youngster he had told his grandfather that he wanted to playfortheKiwisonedayand
promised he would give him his first jersey and said after the game, “It was awesome to beabletodothattoday.”
Jordan was unable to be contacted for comment for the Malvern News but his mum, Janelle, says after being in camp with the Kiwis, he was really looking forward to a rest before returning to pre-season trainingwiththeBroncos.
MALVERN RIFLE CLUB
Malvern Rifle Club hosted the 2024 Canterbury Spring Championship meeting over November16and17.Thetwoday event was shot over seven distances 300, 500, 600 and 600 yards (day one), 800, 900 & 900 yards (day two) with 10 counting shots at each distance.
On day one, it didn't feel like spring, it felt more like winter. It was a cool damp-ish day, with a gusty south westerly wind. Some occasional light rain at 600 yards. There was some great shooting despite theconditions.
Short Range Champions: Short Range TRABruceHorwood Ashburton
TRBSamKershawMalvern TRCDylanMathiesonKaituna FTRCobySnowdenAshburton F-OpenLesGrimseyOamaru.
Day two, what a difference a day makes. Gone was the cool/ coldsouthwesterlywind,gone was the threat of rain. Instead, there was sunshine, almost cloudless skies. The wind was light, with fast changes in direction and speed with fewer shooters scoring possibles especially at 900 yards. A couple of top shooters shot the wrong target at 900 yards. Twice it was sighters (so didn't count), once a counting shot on the wrong target. Leaders from day one had to fight hard to retain their
positions with some changing positions.
Congratulations to all who came to compete and enjoy thecamaraderie.
Long Range Champions: Champions: TRAAndreduToit Malvern TRBJacobMorriss Kaituna TRCDylanMathiesonKaituna FTRCobySnowdenAshburton F-OpenMatthewMcCallumClarkMalvern ClubTeams: Shorts-Ashburton1,Malvern 2, Kaituna3,Oamaru4. Longs-Malvern1, Ashburton 2, Kaituna3,Oamaru4. Overall-Malvern1,Ashburton 2, Kaituna3,Oamaru4. Overall Championship Overall OverallChampionship Championship Championship Winners Winners TRAAndreduToitMalvern TRBSam KershawMalvern TRCDylanMathiesonKaituna FTRCobySnowdenAshburton F-OpenMatthewMcCallumClarkMalvern
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Jordan Riki in the middle with some of his whanau.
From left: Rawiri Hone Waaka, Aunty Lala, Mum Janelle and Grandfather Reg Riki.
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Barry Donald Rowlands
Heather and Gareth wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who attended Barry’s Funeral service. We apologize if we didn’t get to speak to each of you personally but your presence was appreciated.
We have been overwhelmed by the community support from relatives, friends, acquaintances, work colleagues, neighbours and various clubs we jointly or severally belonged too.
We also acknowledge the immense support we received over the past year from the District Nursing services, the MND support personal and of greater importance the staff at Darfield Hospital. They went above and beyond to care for Barry and also to support both myself and Gareth. We are eternally grateful.
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