GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY FESTIVAL
A team from the Hororata Black Diamonds is heading to Singapore in April to take part in the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival. The team leavesonApril6andisbackin NewZealandonApril14.
Dan van der Salm and Ben Southen are the instigators of getting a group of players togethertomakeupasquad.
“I’d been thinking about this event for a few years, ever since the Hororata Black Diamonds competed in the sameeventsome10yearsago, when it was held in Christchurch,” say Dan. He’d heard a lot of good things abouttheeventandhowmuch fun it was and was having a cuppa with Ben Southen one daywhenhefloatedtheidea.
“We decided to jump on it, put it out there to see who would be keen. Singapore wasn’t too
far away, so it felt achievable. This was around Autumn last year, so we knew we had plentyoftime.”
So, Dan and Ben got to work. The pair put feelers out to the Hororata Black Diamonds Golden Oldies team and initiallyhadaround20-25who saidtheywouldbekeen.
“Wefelt thiswasabit light for numbers so reached out to the Kirwee Highwaymen Golden Oldies team to see if they had a few interested and they really came on board with a good 12 guys keen,” says Dan. “We even managed to drag four wives along for the week too,whichisawesome.”
Dan and Ben ended up with a travelling party of around 48 but this soon trimmed to the current group of 36. The team ismadeup ofavarietyofages from 35 to 74 years old and it
ishopedthateveryonewillget anopportunitytoplay.
A captain is yet to be selected.
“This is an important role and will go to someone who the team chooses and might be a job for the plane ride over.
Someone who will represent the brand well, have some night time longevity and can tell a good yarn or two over speeches,” say Dan. “They may have some interesting tasks come speech time, so will
probably need to be quick thinking, witty and willing –which naturally rules most of usout.”
Getting fit and getting to the festivalwasthenextchallenge.
“We’ve done a heap of fundraising from firewood, a golf day, rearing calves, and helping out at Coast to Coast, which really has brought everyone together and got to knoweveryonewell.”
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Rugby stalwarts Kirwee Highwaymen Jock Truscott and Hororata Black Diamonds Kyle Hughes have been getting into shape for the Festival.
EMPOWERING FAMILIES
On Monday evening, March 10 at 7:30pm in the Darfield High School (DHS) Hall, an Empowering Families Seminar will be held. This is an opportunity to hear four speakers who are experts in their field of children
youth, they bring knowledge which we believe will benefit all parents, grandparents, caregivers and friends as you learn to navigate your way when facing strong-willed, independent children and adolescents. Plus what are
parentsrights.
Therewillbean opportunityto ask questions of the speakers and there will also be a box where anonymous questions can be posted. A cup of tea to follow.
More information can be found on the Malvern Youth Trust Facebookpage.
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To get their fitness up to standard players have taken part in a weekly bootcamps, trained for the Coast to Coast event, joined the gym and played in a pre-season 10aside tournament to get some gametimeundertheirbelt.
Dan says the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival is a wonderful event, run really well, with around 40 teams from over 10 countries from around the world where players converge for footy, fun andantics.
“Weplaythreegamesoverfive days with several hosted and catered events scattered amongsttheotherdays.”
The team’s main goal, says Dan, is to have fun, not get injured, keep hydrated, have everyone get on the field each game and, “As far as the footy is concerned, we want to carry on the winning ways of Hororata Black Diamonds, we are unbeaten in the history of Golden Oldies World Cups, so naturally don’t want to be the onestobreakthis.”
Alan Blackburn (Presenter) Alan Blackburn Malvern Youth Trust
The team heading to the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival in April in Singapore is a mix of Golden Oldies from Hororata Black Diamonds and Kirwee Highwaymen.
FUN DAY FOR CHILDREN THIS SUNDAY
Children’s Day is back in Malvern with two events in Darfield to celebrate NZ Children’s Day on Sunday, March2.
ThedaystartswithaChildren's Day church service at 9.30am at Trinity Church on Mclaughlins Road. Roland and his team from Christchurch Meccanowillbethereasguest speakers. The Rev. Lynmaree Sopoaga (AKA Aunty Lyn) says, “The children, of course, are the stars, and the service will be of love, hope, joy, and fun. There will be a prayer of blessingforthechildren.”
Entertainment for the morning includes the church’s organist/ pianist Elizabeth, Adele and
the Darfield Ukuleles, Peati, Norm and family, Praise & Worship team, and Stephanie will give out instruments for all the children to play during thechildren'sservice.
Following the Children's Day service will be morning tea, sausage sizzle, ice creams, a display oftheMeccano,asolar telescope outside, games, face -painting and musical instruments. The morning’s eventwillfinisharound12pm.
The Malvern Children’s Day event, held at the Darfield Recreation Centre on North Terrace, will follow at 12pm with an exciting afternoon of free fun activities and entertainment for kids
including bouncy inflatables, Lolytwist with her face painting and balloon animals, ride-ons, Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade, and much more. Darfield Toy Library will also be there with a sausage sizzle and Darfield Playcentre will haveabakesale–bothgroups fundraising so locals can help put funds back into the community.
Selwyn Parenting Network spokesperson Kate Webb says this is the third year the group has run a Malvern Children’s Day. “The event at Rolleston hasgrown so largethat having a dedicated event in Darfield means people won’t have to travelsofar.”
There will be food stalls and co ee available however parents are also encouraged to bring along a picnic and a rug for a fun family afternoon. The eventwillfinishat3pm.
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SELWYN COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON WATER MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
Selwyn District Council has launched a three-week consultation on the future of water services, proposing to establish an independent Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO) to manage drinking waterandwastewater.
TheLocalWaterDoneWellAct allows councils to explore new models for water service delivery,including:
• JointLocalGovernment arrangements
• AWaterServicesCouncil ControlledOrganisation (WSCCO)
• ConsumerTrusts
• Continuingtodeliverwater servicesin-house
After careful consideration, the CouncilhasidentifiedaWSCCO as its preferred option, ensuring public ownership of water infrastructure while benefiting from expert leadership to meet new
regulatoryrequirements.
The community is invited to provide feedback on two options:
• Option 1: Establish a Option a WSCCO to manage WSCCO wastewater and drinking wastewater and drinking wastewater wastewater water, while continuing water, while continuing water, continuing water, continuing to deliver stormwater to deliver stormwater to deliver stormwater to deliver stormwater services in services servicesinin--house. house.
• Option 2: Retain full Option full in inin in--house management house housemanagement management of all water services. of all water services. of services. of services.
Mayor Sam Broughton explains that while in-house management may o er shortterm gains, analysis shows the WSCCO model would be more a ordable and sustainable within 10 years, with cost savingscontinuingtogrow.
“We want to keep costs as
a ordable as possible. Our preferred option ensures long-term investment and compliance,”Samsays.
Councillors remain open to community input before making a final decision. In this case,your submissionwillhelp determine how drinking water and wastewater services are managed, a ecting costs, service quality, and infrastructureinvestment.
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To the Editor:
Sheffield certainly turned on the weather, the smiles and the swimming action. Thursday, 20th February, was the annual Sheffield School Swimming Sports, which this year combined with Springfield School for the first time since 2018. Students were watched on by parents, whānau, neighbours, grandparents and friends as they dolphin-dived, freestyled, backstroked and splashed their way to success. Qualifiers from this event have the opportunity to go to Rolleston in March for the Malvern Swimming Sports.
Every school is required to teach a minimum of ten swimming lessons per year (Swimming Sports is the ‘show off’ event to celebrate learning). Should the Sheffield Memorial Pool be closed down then costs will rise astronomically for our schools to provide these experiences.
The SDC hearing is this week (Thursday, 27th February, from 6:30) at Sheffield Hall.
Please help our communities keep this valuable asset.
Nigel Easson - Sheffield School Principal.
TotheEditor:
Hi, it saddens me to read the article from ECAN about what to do in the local rivers and that they need more local input.
The community has been pleading and begging with the Council to just get on and do what is needed to reduce the flooding. There is a major problem at Hororata with the river which can be solved with the removal of willows and the shingle build up. Doing this will create more habitat for the common mud fish in the long term. Surely people and houses are more important than a few mud fish that will quickly repopulate the area of the river that has been cleaned out.
Mike Davies - Hororata
DARFIELD’S LAST HORNDON ST SETTLERS COTTAGE NOW GONE
By Matt Williams. Williams.
The Darfield Recreation Domainhasrecentlyhadabike and skateboard pump track added. This necessitated the last of the western Horndon Street settlers’ cottages, that were built on three 20-acre (eight hectare) blocks in the 1870s, to be demolished. This cottage was known as Bull’s cottage having been built by William Bull for his family in 1875. John Bull bought the block of land in 1890 but farmed in the Hamilton area. I can only presume he was a brother who secured the block forthefamilypriortoWilliam’s deathin1893.
One of the other cottages was located where the current Reserve caretaker’s house is. This was replaced with the current dwelling by Don Coleman. McHughs’ farm homestead, demolished to facilitate the housing subdivision in McHugh Crescent,wastheother.
When Elizabeth Creamer completed a school history assignment in 2000, on this building, she believed the demolition of Bull’s Cottage was imminent. It was already unused and dilapidated. It was however to stand for another 24 years, a testament to its construction of native kahikatea and black beech milledatOxford. No electricity or running water was connected to the cottage
while it was used as a dwelling. In 1942 Fred Cridge, who operated the butchery in Darfield, purchased the property. The dwelling had been abandoned for some years and Fred used the buildingasastoreshed. When John Creamer purchased the butchery and associated assets in 1960, a lean-to was added to the building, which was used by him and his brotherLaurie(Crusty)toshear sheep prior to them going to their slaughter house on the KimberlyRd. Elizabeth’s inspection of the building revealed clay used in the external walls for insulation, newspaper sheets from the Canterbury Times dated 1881 and scrim beneath the wall paper to keep out the drafts. It sat on river stone brought from the Waimakariri and contained Homebush bricks in the chimney. The cottage was once surrounded by macrocarpa and pine hedges to keep the Canterbury
galesatbay.
WilliamBullandhiswife,Eliza, had five children – Joseph, Mary, Eliza, Tom, and George who passed away as a young man.
William, Eliza, Joseph and his wife, Susannah, are buried in theGreendaleCemetery.
Tom and his family remained in Darfield for some years with Tom operating a small coal yard on the corner of North Terrace and Longden St. He lived at 22 North Terrace, which became Jack Gillin’s residence.
Acknowledgement to Elizabeth and John Creamer for their contribution to recording the history of the 150-year-old Bull’scottage.
For those of us that pedalled our bikes into the nor-wester andthenhadafreeridehome, apump trackisasealedcircuit with humps and hollows that generates perpetual motion without pedalling, to jump the oddpump!
Bull’s 150-year-old cottage demolished to make way for new pump track.
COMMUNITY TO DECIDE ON LOCALLY FUNDED DARFIELD-ROLLESTON BUS TRIAL
Limited funding from the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) 2024-27 means the proposed improvements to Route 5 and Selwyndirectserviceshavenot been approved. However, EnvironmentCanterbury(ECan) isconsideringtwotrialservices in its 2025/26 Annual Plan, subjecttocouncilapproval.
One trial would introduce a new bus route connecting Darfield, Kirwee, and West Melton with Rolleston, while the other would improve the 85 service (Rolleston to Christchurch) to address capacityissues.
As this new route does not align with the Government’s transport priorities, it would not receive national funding. Instead, the community must decide whether to fully fund it through a targeted public
transport rate. The cost would be shared among 2,821 properties in the area, with optionsincluding:
• Peak service only (one morning and one afternoon trip) – approx. $139.08 increaseperratingunit.
• Peak plus midday service –approx. $178.03 increase perratingunit.
• Notrial–noadditionalcost beyond the current $32.95 rate for Route 86 (Darfield toChristchurch).
Lydia Gliddon, Malvern Councillor, emphasized the importance of public feedback: "Residents have been calling for improved public transport between Darfield and
Rolleston, and it's great to see this included in ECan’s annual plan for consultation. Now, the community must decide whether they are willing to fundit."
She highlighted that Rolleston households already contribute $195 per year to public transport and said, "We have advocated, they have listened, and now it’s up to the community to show their support if this is truly what theywant."
With finances tight, Lydia acknowledged the challenge but noted, "This is a valuable opportunity to trial an extended public transport service."
If approved, ECan will work with the community to determine optimal service times and finalize costs with operators. They will also consult NZTA to assess how fully local funding impacts revenueexpectations.
Submission forms will be available from February 28 until April 3, 2025. It is up to the communities to decide— please complete a submission whetheryousupportoroppose theidea.
ANNUAL SELWYN HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS
Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience at the 2nd Annual Selwyn Holi - Festival of Colours! Join us on March 9, 2025,atHelpetPark,Rolleston (Opposite Rolleston College), starting from 11am onwards. Holi is a time to celebrate unity, joy, and diversity, and we have planned an exhilarating day filled with cultural performances, mouth-watering food, and, of course, the exhilarating experience of playing with colours! This festival brings people from all backgrounds together, fostering a spirit of love,friendship,andhappiness.
that will immerse you in a spectacular display of joy. Remember to bring your own water bottle and wear clothes thatallowyoutofullyembrace thecolourfulfun.
Colours will be available for purchase on-site – please do notbringanyfromoutside.Our colours are natural cornflour based, non-toxic, and safe for both kids and adults. This is a strictly alcohol and drug-free
event, ensuring a safe, familyfriendly environment for all attendees. Please note that dogs are not allowed at the event for the comfort and safetyofeveryone.
Help spread the word, invite your friends, and make Selwyn Holi 2025 a day to remember. For more information, feel free to email us at inzachc@gmail.com. See you there!
Expect a cultural extravaganza with lots of mesmerizing performances showcasing vibrant traditions, a delicious variety of food to tantalize your taste buds, and an ultimate colour experience
SCOTT BASE IS CALLING
Are you ready to answer the calloftheice?
Antarctica New Zealand is lookingforacrewof40tojoin Scott Base for the 2025/26 researchseason.
New Zealand’s small but mighty research station needs engineers, tradies, fieldies, cleaners, cooks, mechanics, medicsandtechnicians.
The advertised roles mostly run from August to next February, though 12 souls are needed for the stint through the Antarctic winter. A contingentofoutdoorguidesis
needed to support deep-field scientific expeditions in the wider Ross Sea region. While every role helps keep the research station and its life support systems running, the Antarctic programme is particularly looking for engineersandmechanics. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive trainingandtheopportunityto live and work in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Applications close 16 March 2025. Visit antarcticanz.govt.nz/careers
for more information about joining Scott Base. More roles may be offered in the coming months and expressions of interest are welcome throughouttheyear.
Field trainer drills into sea ice to check that it is safe.
Photo: Al Chapman
GOLF FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
The Darfield Primary School PTA golf tournament fundraiser, Swing for a Cause 2.0, was a hit with the 25 teams that took part in the event last Sunday at Hororata GolfClub.
The fundraiser, organised by PTAmembersClaireStevenson and Aline Reed, is an annual eventtoraisemoneyforanew playground for the school, due to growth roll and infrastructurechanges.
Volunteers, including school parents, and grandparents, principal, and Hororata Golf Club members, helped make thedayasuccess.
Claire and Aline were pleased with the event and the fun players had on the day. “We had an opportunity for teams to dress up and we were pleased to see some Mexicanos, fairies, matching Hawaiian tops, and matching dinosaurtops.
Thedayincludedaraffletable, auction, mini-games, and spot
prize items donated by over 30 businesses and school parents. Once again the event was sponsored by Christchurch European and Mitchell Bros (gold sponsors) and NZ Vans and Darfield Seed (silver sponsors).
“Everyone was happy, competitive, and enjoying the afternoon sun for a good cause,” says Claire. “Organisers love this event as everyone on the day is excited and having fun and it makes for a really
enjoyable day out. We’ve already received feedback that playersandsponsorsarereally keen to support future Swing for a Cause events. We raised over $10,000, which is so amazing and we are so honoured to have such a supportivecommunity.”
Results:
1.ChristchurchEuropean
2.3Lads&AnOldMan
3.Outlaws
4.Shake&Bake
5.ShielBeRight.
MALVERN RIFLE CLUB NEWS
By Mark Alexander. By Mark Alexander.
February saw the resumption of the Malvern Rifle Club Championswiththefifthround of the championships ‘Shorts’ being held on February 8 and the sixth round ‘Longs’ being heldonFebruary15.
Shorts are shot over three distances, 300 500 & 600 yardswith10countingshotsat each distance and Longs are shot over 800 & 900 yards again with 10 counting shots ateachdistance.
February 8 was a warm day with a fickle, variable eastnortheasterly wind blowing down the range from the targets towards the shooters fishtailing as it moved along therange.
Congratulations to Rob Lilley (TRB) the top TR shooter for the day with 147.05 from a possible 150.30. In fact, the top three TRB shooters scored more than either of the TRA shooters.
In the FO class it was closely contested with Matthew McCallum-Clark pipping Mike
Chui by a point – 178.16 to 177.13 from the possible 180.30.
February 15 was again a warm day with a northeasterly wind blowing down the range, with quick changes of strength and directiontotesttheshooters.
AgroupfromNorthCanterbury Deerstalkers were welcomed totherange.Theyhadcometo look at the Club's ShotMarker target system, setup and operation. They stayed to shootat800yards.
It was the first time the full width of the rebuilt 800-yard mound was used. It was great to have the space. Thanks again to Charlie Ledbrook and Richard Rowlands for their hard work rebuilding the moundandfences.
SamanthaRiddle(TRB)showed theTRAshootershowitshould be done, only dropping 2 points for the day with a total of 98.07 from the possible 100.10. Congratulations also to Richard for top score 50.06 at800yards. Visitorsarealwayswelcometo
therange,hearingprotectionis required, eye protection is recommended. Contact details and the Contact shooting schedule can be shooting schedule can be found on the Malvern Rifle found on the Malvern Rifle found on the Malvern found on the Malvern Club Facebook page: Club Facebook page: Club Facebook page: Club Facebook page: facebook.com/ facebook.com/ facebook.com/ facebook.com/ MalvernRifleClub or email MalvernRifleClub or email malvernrifleclub@gmail.com. malvernrifleclub@gmail.com. Upcoming events: Upcoming Upcomingevents: events: Upcoming events: March 1 March March11--2 2 2 OtagoChamps Oamaru. March 1 March March1 1 March 1 ClubTrainingDay 600yardsMalvernRange
Darfield Primary School PTA members and golf fundraiser organisers Aline Reed and Clare Stevenson.
NEW FISHING CLUB
The new Selwyn Anglers’ Alliance Club recently threw out a hook to anglers of all ages and stages and reeled in 24 new members to its first meeting.
Spokesperson Brendon Topp says the Club has had nothing but positive feedback with morethan80peoplewillingto jointheclub.
“At our first get together, they all seem very excited about getting involved in club and become members. Moving forward we will be holding monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month from7-8.30pm.”
The Club’s aim is to become a social family club, where members help each other out
to improve people’s fishing ability and help people to take upfishingandlearn.
“We hope to do both club day trips as well as weekends trip away,”saysBrendon.
“At most meetings we hope to have a guest speaker come along to talk about different things. Between May and August, we’ll hold fly tying mornings for a couple of
weekend’s a month and we’ll also cover spin fishing, fly fishing, surf casting, and boat fishing.”
Search for Selwyn Anglers’ Alliance Club on Facebook and to find out more, contact Brendonon0274500097.
The next Club meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 7-8.30pm at the RollestonCommunityCentre.
A HIGH-COUNTRY ADVENTURE
An exclusive 4x4 self-drive adventure on Glenfalloch and Lake Heron Stations’ private farm track will take place this weekend, March 1-2, 2025, hosted in collaboration with the Methven Lions Club and theTodhunterfamilies.
This family fun day o ers a rare opportunity for day visitors to get o the beaten track and experience the wilderness and breathtaking views of the Rakaia headwaters and Ashburton Lakes through the back country, coming out at Mt Somerstownship.
The event hasn’t taken place since 2016, and it is a fundraiser for local charities and the Westpac Rescue HelicopterService.
Bring your family and friends foraweekenddrivetodiscover another part of Canterbury for $100 per vehicle. This could also reward sta uniquely, awayfromtheo ce.
The tour will take approximatelythreehours,ata leisurely pace, starting at
Glenfalloch Station. You will find Glenfalloch Station, about 50 minutes from the Blackford Road, turn o from SH72. It is an amazing place to start, o ering a spectacular vista across the Rakaia River to the Arrowsmith Range and the MainDivide.
Start your self-drive tour, leaving route 72 from 7:30am; check in with a friendly Methven Lions Club member, or buy tickets at Glenfalloch (EFTPOSavailable).
A gourmet BBQ, fresh co ee, and homemade baked goods willbewaitingforyoutoenjoy at Glenfalloch after the first stage of your journey. Alternatively, feel free to bring yourownpicnic.
Once you are refreshed and perhapshavetakenanoptional helicopter flight over the braided Rakaia River to spot some wildlife, proceed to Lake Heronstationalongtheprivate track. Your journey will take you over shingle fans through tussock fields, past Lake StreamandLakeHeron(known
for its Sugar Loaf), across the historic Hakatere Conservation Area,comingout at Mt Somers township.
Please respect the working farms, stay on the marked track, watch out for livestock and, of course, take your rubbish and recycling home withyou.
Tickets may also be purchased online at Humanitix - search TwoGorges4WDSafari.
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GOLF RESULTS
Vivian Bevan (aka “Beethoven”)
Remembering with love our Dad, Viv, who passed away on 26th February 2024. Thank you to Rev. Lynmaree and Rev. Alexa for taking the funeral service at Trinity Church. We were very grateful to those who attended and supported us with messages, baking and help on the day. It was wonderful to have staff and old boys speak from P.N.B.H.S. For the past few years it was good that Dad shifted from Palmerston North to live with us, in “deepest darkest Canterbury,” as he called living just 20 minutes west of Christchurch!
A huge thank you to Kass, Marita, Lily and Alicia, to Denise, Bonnie, Leah and Becky for your loving support of Dad over those years. Many thanks to Brittany and Denise for staying occasional weekends while we had a break. Dad was also well cared for by Carol and Mike and their lovely staff at Westmar; thank you all. We appreciated the care from Dr. Ratcliffe and the team at Darfield Medical Centre. Our Dad was an amazing and talented musician, inspirational teacher, photographer and a great teller of jokes, poems and stories. His nine adult grandchildren, all of whom adored their Grandad Viv, were dearly loved by their “larger than life” grandfather. He and our Mum, Jeannine, now have a legacy of seven great grandchildren. We miss the hilarious stories, the change to historic events, the entertainment at mealtimes with family and friends, the Sunday drives (not always the driving), road trips and the ice creams. You have given meaning to music for us all and a sense of joy and fun.
With loving thoughts, Cecilia and Jeff, Mostyn and Lisa, Rhys and Lisa, Hilary and Glenn.
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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.
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FOR LEASE FOR LEASE
PROPERTY FOR LEASE
Darfield - available soon
• secure back section
• fully fenced
• includes 66m2 enclosed shed with a roller door and PA door
• Yard is 900m2 flat and gravelled with a sharded driveway
The annual cost of the lease would be $12960+GST and outgoings.
Any enquires phone Phil 021 223 4553. Any phone Phil 021 223 4553.
Please phone Kane 0274676613.
LEASE LAND WANTED
LEASE LEASELEASE LEASE land wanted. Selwyn area suitable for cattle grazing. All sizes consider. PhoneReg0275670720.
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.
PAINTING/DECORATING
ARE ARE ARE ARE youinneedofarefinance, firsthome loan,buyinganew home, investmentpropertyor a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can getyou thebestdeal 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
varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. PhoneAnnie0273702067.
SPIDERBAN
Darfield owned and operated since 2008. Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements! 0800 667 778
SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $190pw. Please phone 0274791431.
ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702or0210302835.
SCRAP METAL
WANTED! 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 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 etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 033425885.
DEAD DEADDEAD DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Pleasephone0274848121
• Damaged • Non runners
• Rusted
• Accident damaged
• Failed WOF
• Lapsed Rego
We also buy scrap metal, old farm machinery and used batteries. Call us today for a no obligation quote, we come to you Canterbury wide. Phone 022 409 8432
Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience
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
TRADES
KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wallunits,melamineortimber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 0274393926or3490150.
we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply. david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231
The IRD suspected a fishing boat owner wasn’t paying proper wages to his Deckhand, so they sent an agent to investigate him.
IRD AGENT: “I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them.”
Boat Owner: “Well, there’s Clarence, my deckhand, he’s been with me for 3 years. I pay him $1,000 a week plus free room and board.
Then there’s the mentally challenged guy. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of the work around here. He makes about $30 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of Bacardi rum and a dozen Budweisers every Saturday night so he can cope with life.”
IRD AGENT: “That’s the guy I want to talk to – the mentally challenged one.”
Boat Owner: “That would be me. What would you like to know?”
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