Issue 1,187 - Friday 6th June 2025 by Malvern News

HOOKED ON TRIATHLONS

Darﬁeld High School Year 7 student Blake Smith (10) became hooked on triathlons when he was just six years old

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He competed in several triathlons such as the Weetbix TRYathlon, McDonald’s Youth Duathlon and the Rolleston Kids Triathlon until he was old enough to complete in junior triathlons.

His ﬁrst junior triathlon was the Canterbury Classic 2024, where he competed in the aquathlon and won his age group.

He also competed in the Sea 2 Sky Triathlon 2024 but his mum, Gemma, says it didn’t go well.

“He wasn’t used to swimming in the ocean with a whole group, so it was a bit of a shock. We didn’t have a wetsuit, so he was cold and almost last out the water, then his shoelaces broke in transition. I thought he would give up at that point, but he was determined, he rode a very fast bike leg and clawed back to middle ﬁeld before the run and then ﬁnished in the top 15.”

From there Blake was hooked and joined the Canterbury Tri Club in Term 4, 2024 – he had to be 9/10 years old to join.

Gemma says that in triathlon your age is taken as to the age you are turning that year. “This doesn’t work well for Blake as his birthday is November, so he is competing with 11-year-olds even though he is 10.”

She says he trains twice a week around Canterbury. “He loves it and doesn’t want to miss a session. His favourite part of a tri is the bike followed by the swim – his least favourite is the run.”

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Blake Smith has been excelling in both triathlons and swimming, recently competing with the Selwyn Swim squad.

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SUBMIT A STORY!

Preparations are in full swing to commemorate the Courtenay Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s 150th Show to be held on Saturday, November 22 at Kirwee Showgrounds.

To honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future a number of ideas are being discussed to mark this specialmilestone.

This year’s president Gareth Reedpromiseslotsofsurprises are being planned for a funfilled day to delight visitors, urbanandrural,youngandold, while continuing the legacy of our forebears who established theshowsweenjoytoday.

A new shed is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed in time to showcasevariousexhibits.

As part of charting the vibrant history of the association, the Association is seeking your help to uncover some wonderful memories and hear what the Show has meant to you, your family, and how it’s shapedour communityandthe surroundingdistrict.

Itmayberecalling:

• the many years you have (and past generations) been coming to this event

• a local character of yesterday

• wearing your Sunday Best

• attending the show on horseback

• the excitement (or disappointment) of (not) winning a prize

• the thrill of a fairground ride

• a favourite iconic sideshow attraction – popping ping pong balls in a laughing clown’s mouth

• bringing along a ring-side picnic - wicker picnic basket, jam sandwiches and a thermos

• spending all your pocket money on hot dogs and candy floss

• watching the Grand Parade

• an (amusing) incident of a wayward animal

• entering your favourite pet

• lamb or calf

• what you baked for the produce shed - a NZ classic or the latest on trend recipe

• the moment you met your

future sweetheart or • any observation, experience, or anecdote that comes to mind. They would also like to receive any photos or other mementos (film-footage, video, newspaper clippings, certificates, ribbons or other historical material) you may havehiddenaway. Contributions will be used to document and show how the Show has changed over the past150years.

Lastly, the 150th organising committee welcomes anyone (including local businesses or groups) wanting to get involved and be part of the preparations and upcoming celebrations. Extra hands are goingtobeneeded!

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Two women and two girls at the Courtenay Show, Kirwee.

Photo: Canterbury Stories, Christchurch City Libraries

OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

By Karen Rawley, By Karen Rawley, Darfield Genealogy Darfield DarfieldGenealogy

“ ““ “Old Building Series. Old Building Series. Building Series.

Old Building Series.” ” ”

Prior to 1871 all post o ce business for Darfield was done either at Selwyn or Geraldine. In 1875, a post o ce was opened in the new railway station in Horndon Junction (now known as Darfield). A telephone bureau was opened in Darfield on July 12,1912, at therailwaystation.

Astheneedforcommunication services grew in 1924, the government public works department called for tenders for the erection of a new post o ce building with sta quarters in Darﬁeld. The successful tender was placed by Mr FJ Narbey, a local builder.

Finally, on May 30, 1925, a grand new post o ce building withadjoiningquartersopened onthecorner ofJacksonStreet and North Railway Terrace in Darfield. Mr H.A. Knight, chairman of the Malvern County council, o cially openedthenewposto ceand Mrs White was presented with a gold key to o cially open the o ce door. Mrs White sent away the first telegram and posted the first letter to the post master general J.G Coates to thank the government for the town’s wonderful new post o ce.

The building was described as “a handsome single-story structure, built of wood on concrete foundations. The

front portion consists of a public o ce mail room, telephone bureau, private box lobby, telephone exchange, which was shifted from the railway station, and postmaster’s room. The postmaster’s private residence adjoins the o ces at the rear.”(ThePress,June3,1925).

Darfield residents enjoyed the services the post o ce provided for many years which included postal services, banking services and telephone services and indeed for many Darfield high school pupils thetelephone exchange was their first job on leaving school.

How ever all that changed in 1979. A 23-metre-high cell tower was erected to facilitate toll operations, when subscriber toll dialling was introduced,andcallsnolonger went through the exchange room at the Post O ce. Sta numbers were signiﬁcantly reduced with just a few remaining to manage toll tra c areas not yet changed overtoSTD.

All services ﬁnally closed at the Darﬁeld post o ce in NorthTerracein1995withthe Government selling o assets they no longer wished to maintain.

The building was sold to a private buyer who converted it to a family home. Several owners have since stamped their mark on the property in e orts to modernise it and

maintain the building, which is why it still exists today. The current owners, the Hynes family,areproudoftheirhome and that it has played arole in the history of Darﬁeld. They are keen to learn more about thebuildingandtohearstories associatedwithit.

Next time you are scootering, walking, biking or driving by 34 North Terrace in Darfield, take time to pause and reflect on a grand building that once playedanimportantroleinthe daily lives of people in the township of Darfield. With thanks to Matthew Williams, Selwyn story collection SDC andThePress.

Darfield Genealogy and Local Darfield Genealogy and Local Darfield Genealogy Local Darfield Genealogy Local History Group meet at the meet at Darfield Library every Darfield Wednesday and Saturday Wednesday and Saturday and Saturday and Saturday mornings from 10am mornings from 10am--12pm. 12pm. For more information, email For more information, email For information, For information, dakrenj1@gmail.com.

Darfield’s old post office on North Railway Terrace built in 1925. Photo: Selwyn Heritage Collection, May 30, 1975, at a celebration of 100 years of postal services in Darfield.

Malvern Pay It Forward is an online space where you can give items away for free and also get free items that you might not otherwisebeableto a ord. Join hundreds of others who are doing good deeds for their community and paying it forward; just hop online and join the Facebook group at facebook.com/share/ g/1CMMWkBYe1.

their internships. The interns described their experiences as transformative, gaining realworld skills and support from the Council, which emphasised wellness and proper contracts throughouttheprogram.

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Three interns from Lincoln University recently graduated from an internship program with Selwyn District Council, highlighting the mutual beneﬁts of the partnership. The interns contributed signiﬁcantly to various digital projects, including a new booking system and grants managementsystem,andsome were o ered paid work after

Rabobank is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Rabobank Good Deeds Competition, giving rural community groups across New Zealand a chance to win a day's labour support and $5,000 in funding for their nominatedcommunityproject. Entries for the competition are open throughout June, and community groups are encouraged to submit their projects for consideration. The winning group will receive a dedicated day of hands-on support from Rabobank employees as well as $5,000 to help bring their project to life. To enter visit: rabobank.co.nz/community/

• $5,000fortheirchosen charity

• $1,000tothesenior contestant

• $1,000tobesplitamong theJuniorcontestants

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Voters also go in the draw to win a $500 Bonﬁre Giftcard. Votingcloses5pm,5July. Pleasegotothewebsitebelow to vote and click on the Tasmanteam. www.fmg.co.nz/campaigns/ regiono

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – HELP

DRIVE CONNECTION IN MALVERN

The Malvern Community Vehicle Trust (MCVT) is calling for caring, community-minded volunteers to help make a di erence.

MCVT provides an e cient, a ordable transport service designed to reduce isolation and improve access for people ofallages.Whetherit’sgetting to a medical appointment, meeting a friend for lunch, or enjoying a shopping trip, we’re here to help our community stayconnectedandmobile.

“For many people in our district, especially those living in Darﬁeld and Kirwee, getting to essential services or social events can be a real challenge,” says Virginia Askin, MCVT chairperson. “Our community vehicle service is about more than just transport

– it’s about connection, wellbeing,andinclusion.”

MCVT is currently looking to expand its service and launch weekly van trips from Darﬁeld to Hornby alternating with Rolleston, o ering a social outing and the chance to shop or catch up with friends. To make this happen, we need some more volunteer drivers who can give a few hours of theirtime.

“Thanks to our current generous volunteers, local sponsorship, and support from Environment Canterbury through a targeted rate, we’re able to keep fares low and services running smoothly,” saysVirginia.

Volunteers Je Whittaker and Jane Duncan both say they enjoydrivingforMCVT.

ITCHING TO GET YOUR SKI’S OUT?

Mt Hutt a new potential opening date for skiing is on June 7, contingent on snow conditions, after being unable to open for the Kings Birthday weekend due to unfavourable weather.

On the ski resort’s Facebook page, skiers are urged to get “thosesnowdancesgoing.”

Three weeks ago, there was a metre of snow in the base area however with warmer temperatures, the snow soon disappeared leaving the resort

to postpone its planned openingdate.

To keep up to date with with snow reports, visit snow reports, visit mthutt.co.nz/weather mthutt.co.nz/weather mthutt.co.nz/weather--report. report. report.

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“I meet lots of interesting people who can no longer drivefor themselves,” saysJe . “TheTrusthelpspeopletostay in their own homes, in their own communities, thus providing a valuable communityservice.”

Jane says it’s something helpfulshecandoforothers.“I enjoy chatting to my passengers who often have interestinglifestoriestotell.”

If you have a full driver’s licence, enjoy helping others, are willing to be police vetted and want to be part of a team that makes a real di erence, MCVT would love to hear from you.

Be the driver of positive driver of positive change in your community change in your community ––join the MCVT team today, MCVT team today, contact Virginia Askin on contact Virginia Askin on on on 021 110 2486 or email 021 110 2486 or email 021 110 2486 or 021 110 2486 or vaskinbbm@gmail.com.

Malvern Community Vehicle Trust is looking for volunteers. Pictured are Virginia Askin (MCVT board chair), Christina Clarkson (driver/board member), Ken Marshall (driver/ board member), and John Anderson (driver).

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AWA: A NEW CHAPTER IN DIGITAL LIBRARY ACCESS

Selwyn District Council have partnered with Christchurch City Council to operate a shared libraries digital collection for a two-year trial period.

From1July,librarymembersin Selwyn and Christchurch will have access to an increased range of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines available throughthenewservice,which usestheexistingLibbyapp.

Providing Total Rural & Residential Property Management Solutions

The service will be named AWA, after the network of rivers and streams that flow through the Canterbury landscape.

“The name AWA symbolises the interconnectedness of our rivers and waterways and the flow between places and people,” says Denise Kidd, Executive Director Community ServicesandFacilities.

“Thissharedpartnershipmeans library users in the Selwyn District will see a 400% increase in access to eBook and eAudio content, totalling morethan100,000titles,”

Ms Kidd says the partnership makes sense given the flow of people between our districts, where many residents live in Selwyn and work in Christchurch City and vice versa.

The partnership builds on the existing foundation of the Gammack Trust, where childrenandyoungpeople

aged 0-18 years in the Selwyn District can register for a ChristchurchCityLibrariescard to access their physical collections.

“We are hopeful that this will be the first of further library collaboration opportunities, such as programming and events, shared professional development, and extending the service to other neighbouring local authorities.”

Over the trial period both Selwyn and Christchurch will conduct regular monitoring of data and usage with a review of the collaboration taking placepriortoJune2027.

MALVERN COMMUNITY BOARD

By John Verry, Deputy Chair, By John Verry, Deputy Chair, Deputy Chair, Deputy Chair, Malvern Community Board. Malvern Community Board.

The Malvern Community Board held its May meeting in West Melton. Key updates were provided on transport safety, community services, and funding.

Cr Gliddon is leading advocacy for lower speed limits to improve safety in several towns.

Kirwee: Reduce SH 73 from 70kph to 50kph and improve theCourtneyRoadintersection

Darﬁeld: Extend the 50kph zone west on SH 73 and add a pedestrian crossing near Ross

Street

She eld: Reduce SH 73 to 50kphinthetown

Springﬁeld: Extend the 50kph zoneontheeasternapproach

Arthur’s Pass: Extend the 30kph zone on the western villageapproach

Residents and community groups are encouraged to discuss the proposals relevant to their area and provide Cr Gliddon with supporting feedback she can use in makingacasetoNZTA.

Selwyn District Council’s Executive Director – People and Culture spoke in regard to

THINKING ABOUT STANDING FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS?

We have two more candidate information session before nominations open.

• Tuesday 10 June – Darﬁeld Library and Service Centre

• Monday 30 June – Online session with the Electoral O ce

All sessions run from 6.30 -7.30pm. Back yourself. Run for Council.

the provision and use of communityservicesinMalvern. The Board will work to increase public awareness of available services, ensuring residents can access the help theyneed.

Therewill be no changeto the Malverntargetedratesignalled in the Long-Term Plan, despite WestMeltonmovingtoSprings Ward. A transitional budget for 2025/26 and a reduced SDC Support Charge (from 1 July 2025) will ensure the Board remains ﬁnancially supported. Further work is planned on delegations to enhance the Board’s ability to advocate and actforthecommunity.

The Board is meeting with is meeting Residents Residents Residents’

Community Community Community Community Associations on June 12, on June 2025 2025 –– contact Chair contact contactChair Chair contact Chair Bruce Russell on Bruce Russell on bruce.russell66@gmail.com.

WINDWHISTLE GOLF CLASSIC 20TH ANNIVERSARY

This year’s Windwhistle Golf Classic proudly celebrated the tournament’s 20th anniversary. The event was held on Friday 16th May at Fable Terrace Downs Resort, the annual major fundraiser for Windwhistle School. A large playing ﬁeld of 147 golfers braved Windwhistle’s signature fresh breeze along with a dusting of snow on the Mt Hutt range to enjoy a day out golﬁng in the Ambrose tournament.

18 holes were interspersed with a home-made morning tea, a sponsored BBQ lunch and packed snacks for the course. The golf concluded with Clubhouse drinks before the highly anticipated prizegiving, dinner and auctions ensued. In true community spirit, the generous crowd enjoyed an amazing array of tournament prizes and auction oAerings.

Results from the day:

2025 tournament winners were the Trade Assist team, consisting of: Leighton Calkin, Tim Kennedy, Tony Ward and Gordon Upton

2nd - Hobson Family

3rd - Honda Country Ashburton

4th - Hazlett Insurance

New registrations for the 2026 Windwhistle Golf Classic are welcome, please email Emily Reveley: hamish.emily@xtra.co.nz

Windwhistle Golf Classic 2025

Funds raised from the Windwhistle Golf Classic make a huge difference to our small, rural school and we sincerely thank you all for your support.

Windwhistle School would particularly like to thank Fable Terrace Downs for hosting the Windwhistle Golf Classic.

Many thanks also to the following contributors, please support these generous businesses:

Platinum Sponsor

 Canterbury Grasslands Ltd

Major Sponsors:

 Anzco

 Farmﬁrst Petﬁrst Veterinary

 Fern

Gold Sponsors:

 Braided Waters

 Canterbury Conveying

 Crutching & Dipping

 Canterbury Plains

 Contracting

 Cochranes Case iH New

 Holland

 Coleridge Downs

 Ellesmere Transport

 FMG

 Halter

 Hazlett Limited

 Hobson Family

 Honda Country

 ILAM Toyota

 John Paterson Livestock

 Lake Coleridge Station

 Longspur

 Manawa Energy

 Gorge Peak Partnership

 Matariki Farm

 Muzzle Station

 Miles Construction

 PGGWrightson

 Philip Wareing Ltd

 Quartz Hill Station

 R&R Precision Spreading

 Richards Consulting Engineers

 The Point Station

 Trade Assist

 Wholesale Seeds

 Windwhistle Holdings

 Windwhistle Pastoral

Silver Sponsors:

 Bayleys CanterburyBen Turner & Craig

Blackburn

 BDO Christchurch

 Rabobank

 Silver Fern Farms

Donations:

 Glenthorne Station

 Hobson Family

 Pullin Shearing

Donation of Items:

 Alliance

 Amelia Guild

 Anzco foods

 ASB

 Ballagh Boys

 Ballance Agri Nutrients

 Ben Groters

 Bidfood

 Blackhawk

 BNT Rolleston

 By The Horns

 Cathie Bell

 Charmaine Reveley

 Coalgate Earthworks

 Coalgate Tavern

 Coleridge Downs

 Courtenay Petrie

 Darﬁeld Bakery

 David and Elizabeth Forrest

 Discovery Jet

 Ellesmere Homekill

 Fable Terrace Downs

 Farmﬁrst Petﬁrst

Veterinary

 Farmhouse Design & Decor

 Farmlands

 Fern

 Finders & Keepers

 Five Star Beef

 Gallagher

 Glenthorne Station

 Hamish and Emily Reveley

 Halter

 Hazlett Limited

 Heli Rural

 High Peak Station

 Chloe Hobson

 Honda Country Ashburton

 Hororata Community Trust

 Ironman 4X4

 JJ's

 Juliana Child

 Liahona Ltd

 Lieuwes Family

 Methven Tyre and Hire

 Middle Rock

 Mt Somers Station

 New World Fendalton

 Newzengland

 Nippy Coolers

 NZ Hunter/Willie Duley

 Paddock Vets

 PGGWrightson

 Richard and Molly Crowe

 Roger and Margaret Snowden

 Silver Fern Farms

 Ski and Board Surgery

The tournament winning Trade Assist team; Leighton Calkin, Tim Kennedy, Tony Ward and Gordon Upton.

The Best Dressed team from Quartz Hill; Tom Rutherford, Toby Nisbett, Ashley Robinson, Lily Priest, Reuben McLay, Todd Thomas and Felicity Handy.

PROPOSED BUS SERVICE CANNED

Environment Canterbury Regional Council (Ecan) decided not to go ahead with the Darﬁeld to Rolleston bus trial at an Environment Canterbury Regional Council meetinglastweek.

Submissions opposing the proposal numbered 196 out of 234 submissions and the Councilvotewas won7-6 with one councillor choosing to abstain.

ECan Chair Craig Pauling emphasised the importance of community feedback, expert input, and Council deliberations.

He said, “In response to the submissions and deliberations, as Canterbury's regional council we have an important job, to deliver what our

community and environment expectsandneedsfromus.”

“Our Annual Plan is an importanttoolthathelpsusdo that, and it is informed by community feedback and local knowledge, expert sta who are specialists in their ﬁelds, and councillors who are connected to the communities thattheyrepresent.”

Around the Council table several councillors voiced their thoughts regarding the bus service proposal citing that with 79% of submissions not supporting the proposal, it should not go ahead, and the Council had a duty to listen to the people who had raised theirconcerns.

Chair Craig Pauling wanted to thank everyone who took the

time to tell the Council what they thought about the Draft Annual Plan and for sharing their experiences and insights withthem.

“Your feedback was integral to the conversations we had around the table during Tuesday's Annual Plan deliberations,” he said. “We have now agreed to a range of policies that inform our Draft Annual Plan, which will go to Council in June to be formally adopted. The impact of these decisions is a proposed rate rise of 5.8% for the coming year, which is down from the 15.5% rise that was proposed for the year in our Long-Term Plan2024-34.”

BELLYFUL QUIZ NIGHT

Get ready for a night of brainticklingfunatBellyfulSelwyn’s upcoming Quiz Night on Monday July 7 at The Good Home, Prebbleton, starting at 7pm.

Gather your smartest mates, brush up on your general knowledge, and prepare for an evening ﬁlled with laughter, friendly competition, and maybe even a few "aha!" moments.

Hopontothegroup’sFacebook page for updates or to book your tickets, visit events.humanitix.com/karenspackman.

Bring along pasta donations to support local families plus when you dine before the Quiz a percentage of the night’s mealsgoestoBellyfulSelwyn.

Bellyful Selwyn is local charity that reliesonthegenerosityof people and businesses in the communities.Mealsarecooked by volunteers in a commercial

kitchen and include the same ﬁve key meals that are nutritious and tasty. These meals use the same recipes nationwide:BeefLasagne,Beef Bolognese Sauce, Macaroni Cheese,TomatoandRedLentil Soup, and Mild Vegetarian Curry.

Monetary donations go towards the cost of meals, deliveryofmeals,andhiringof the community centre and equipment to make the meals. Meals are delivered to Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Hornby, Halswell, Leeston, Southbridge, Dunsandal, Darﬁeld, West Melton and many small communities aroundtheSelwyndistrict.

Bellyful New Zealand recently launched its refreshed Strategic Plan 2025–2027, a future-focused roadmap

designed to ensure the organisation remains relevant and sustainable as it continues tonourishwhānauandconnect communitiesacrossthemotu.

Bellyful NZ’s Chief Executive Sheena Revington says the plan, titled Shaping Our Future,was developedthrough extensive engagement with volunteers, meal recipients, referrers, funders, and communitysupporters.

Celebrating 15 years of service and the delivery of over 250,000 meals, Bellyful continues to serve families withbabiesandyoungchildren who are without a support network – o ering practical help at times of stress, illness, orisolation.

The Fund's purpose is to encourage and assist owners and mana whenua with work required to maintain and enhance heritage items (buildings, war memorials, other structures), sites of signiﬁcance to Māori, and protected trees listed in DistrictPlan.

Outcomes of the Fund of the Fund

• Heritageitems(e.g. buildings,warmemorials, otherstructures)are maintainedandenhanced.

• Sitesofsigniﬁcanceto Māoriaremaintainedand enhanced.

• Protectedtreesare maintained.

What costs can be funded What costs can be funded funded funded

• Conservationofheritage items.

• Repair,maintenanceor restorationofheritage items(Fireplace restoration,Brickwork,Roof andgutteringrepairs,

• Enhancementtoheritage features,Windowandglass

replacement)

• Stabilisationworks, includingseismic strengthening.

• Professionalservices,such asconservationplans,risk managementplansand conditionreports.

• Conservationand preservationofsitesof signiﬁcancetoMāori.

• Maintenanceofnotable trees:ProtectedTrees.

Who Can Apply Who Can Apply Apply Apply

Applicantsmustberesidents and/orratepayersofthe SelwynDistrict.Thefundingis opentoiwi,community groups,schools,landowners andindividuals.

Thenextroundofapplications closeon20June.

Formoredetailsoneligibility andhowtoapplyvisit: selwyn.govt.nz/.../funding.../ selwyn selwyn selwyn--heritage heritage heritage heritage--fund fund fund

MAY RAINFALL REPORT 2025

SPRINGFIELD

By Tom Innes SPRINGFIELD By Tom Innes Innes Innes

We received 115 mm in May, compared to an expected 100 mm.Ofthat,78mmfellonthe 1st and 2nd of the month when,onceagain,wewerejust on the edge of some very wet weather. Apart from February, which was well below the monthly average, we have had above average rainfall so far this year. Temperatures have been mild, with only mild frosts, which is a pretty unusual thing to be saying at the end of May. There is not a lottocomplainabout.It'sbeen averyfavourablegrowingyear. Longmayitcontinue.

ANNAT by Allan Hogg ANNAT by Allan Hogg ANNAT by Allan Hogg ANNAT by Allan Hogg

I recorded rain on seven days in May for a total of 49.50mm. The wettest day was 1 May 19.50mm. The average for May is 70.97mm. Ouryeartodateis445mm. Our driest May was 2015 with 14.75mm. Our wettest May in 2021 was 302.25mm, by way of252mmoverthe29thwhich had 141mm and the 30th had 111mm.

DARFIELD by BIRCHFIELD DARFIELD by BIRCHFIELD DARFIELD DARFIELD ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY

Rainfall for May 63mm, 5 days with rain, 30mm on the 1st, 541mmfortheyeartodate.

If you are a budding If you are a budding If are a budding If are a budding meteorologist and like to meteorologist and like to and like to and like to collect, measure and analyse collect, measure and analyse measure analyse measure analyse the amount of rainfall in the amount of rainfall in your area, please email your please your findings (up to 100 words) findings 100 words) for the previous month and for the previous month and the previous month the previous month include your area, your name include your area, your name and contact number by the and contact number by the contact number by contact number by first Monday of the month. month.

DARFIELD GUN CLUB

1st June 2025 June 2025

Just a light breeze to contend with this month but the cloud cover caused a few issues for the22shooterswhoturnedup, with targets hard to see. This was obvious with just two possible 25/25’s in the eyeopener.

Conditions were also to the fore in the Point Scorewith no possibles scored. After a short break for afternoon tea, shooting continued with the Single Barrellevent withjust a single20/20score.

Only the two shoot-o s requiredfor 3rdinAgradeand also C grade. Both were very short, lasting just the one targeteach.

ToaddtotheseresultsaNight shoot was held at Ellesmere on 23rd May between Darﬁeld andEllesmere.

This year Darﬁeld had a 14 strong team with the C grade

shootersreallyperformingwell under lights to win the Inter ClubShoot.

Many thanks to Leigh-anne and Maureen for the afternoon tea and those who helped on theday.

HOOKED ON TRIATHLONS

…continuedfromfrontpage. In the 2024/2025 season, Blake’sresultswere:

• 2ndinCanterburyprimary schoolduathlon2024

Results (over shoots 2 & 3):

A Grade: A AGrade: Grade: 1st JHann 92/95

2nd SGawn 91

3rd DFolley 87

B Grade: B BGrade: Grade: B Grade: 1st BJohnson 90

2nd BBrown 89

3rd DArmitage 88

C Grade: C CGrade: Grade: C Grade: 1st RCleland 82

2nd RMillichamp 78

3rd DMulholland 76

Lucky Shooter: Lucky LuckyShooter: Shooter: Lucky Shooter: PaulTempleton (21,13,20,11,23)

NextshootSunday6thJuly 12.30pmstart-Allwelcome

BevanBrown BevanBrown ShootSecretary ShootSecretary

• 2ndintheOxManJunior Triathlon12yearsandunder 2024

• 1stPacnSaveTriathlon11 yearsandunder2024

• 4thinCanterburyprimary schoolstriathlon2025

• 4thinSea2Skytriathlon 202512yearandunder

• 8th2025Secondaryschools Nationals–triathlonand4th in500mopenwaterswim

• 3rdCanterburyAquathlon 2025

• 4thCanterburyDuathlon series14yearsandunder

• CanterburyTriathlonAge GroupChampion2024/2025 season(10yearsofage)

To ﬁnd out more about Canterbury Triathlon Club’s junior and adult programmes, visitcanterburytriclub.co.nz.

Blake Smith at his first Weetbix Triathlon - where it all began.

ACCOUNTANTS

ARE AREARE ARE your accounts taking up valuable time you’d rather spend growing your business or with your family? Let the team at Sterling Accountants handle your accounting and tax compliance—right here on your doorstep. Call AnnMaree at Malvern Business Hub:0212150981.

Malvern News

EDITORIAL DEADLINE: 1pm Monday

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 10am Tuesday

6 June 10am MalvernNews-HealthandFitnessFeatureDeadline-info@malvernnews.co.nz

6June FarmTour&PrizegivingforMalvern&CourtenayA&PWinterFeedCompetition

7June 9:30am KirweeBowlingClubAGM KirweeBowlingClubhouse 9June 10am MalvernNews-EditorialDeadline-news@malvernnews.co.nz

10June 9:30-12:30WeeklyMalvernCancerSupportClinic DarfieldLibrary

10June 10am MalvernNews-AdvertisingDeadline-info@malvernnews.co.nz

10June 7:30pm FederatedFarmersAGM CoalgateTavern

11June 11am GlenRAngusBullSales 445DeansRoad

11June 11:30-12:20WeeklyJusticeofthePeaceService DarfieldLibrary

13-18June10am MalvernParishBookFair TrinityChurch

14June 2:45pm SelwynSchoolsVsChchBoysHighRugby DarfieldHighSchool

14June 5pm MatarikiinMalvern DarfieldRecreationCentre

19June 5pm ManawatiaaMatariki! RollestonTownCentre

23June 7:30pm GlentunnelMuseumIncAGM GlentunnelMuseum

25June 4pm DairyandMarketOutlookfor2025 DunsandelCommunityCentre

30June Memories&MemorabiliaCourtenayA&PCloses

7July 7pm BellyfulQuizNight TheGoodHome,Prebbleton

2Aug SelwynAwards2025

2Nov DarfieldGardenTour

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $80 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.

CHIM CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on021939113.

CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 0272999599.

SUN 8 June 9:30am Trinity Church, Darfield malvernparish.wixsite.com/ malvern-parish CONFIDENTIAL

counselling/therapy. Offering valuable support as you navigate life's challenges. Free introductory 1/2hr consultation. Lisa Mills 0278140785.

CHURCH NOTICES

8 JUNE 2025 At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.

SPOTTA SPOTTA SPOTTA SPOTTA Design. Darfield's digital design agency. Graphic design, website creation, branding and content creation. Phone: 021 025 20864. email: ruth@spottadesign.co.nz. Web:spottadesign.co.nz.

FITNESS

YOGA YOGA YOGA YOGA and Tai Chi classes in Darfield on Thursday 12 June. Yogo at 9.45am and Tai Chi at 11am in the Recreation Centre. Your 1st class costs $10 or sign up for the weekly class.WithGabrielle 027225 164 info@taomotion.com www.taomotion.com.

ARE ARE ARE youinneedofarefinance, firsthomeloan,buyinganew home,investmentpropertyor a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can getyou thebestdeal to suit you. I have30+ years of lending experience, and I am local.I can cometo you.Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks toyou.

PEST CONTROL

SPIDERBAN NC LTD

Darfield owned and operated since 2008. Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements! 0800 667 778

ROOM TO RENT

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX! E>pos available. All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300

Native plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie0273702067.

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.

LEASE LEASELEASE LEASE land wanted. Selwyn area suitable for cattle grazing. All sizes consider. PhoneReg0275670720. LEASE LAND WANTED DIGITAL DESIGN GARDENING

GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.

SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $190pw. Please phone 0274791431.

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702or0210302835.

Contact Micky on 021 125 1613

GREENDALE SCHOOL

RURUHAU

Cleaner & Caretaker permanent position starting July 2025 Visit our website www.greendale.school.nz- Our People Our- Staff Vacancies Staff Vacancies where the application forms and job information can be downloaded. Applications close at 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025

FENCING FENCING position available locally and also station work. Full time. Experience preferred but not essential. Good wages and valued team. Phone021640748.

SITUATION WANTED

TRANSPORT

SELWYN SELWYN SELWYN Shuttles provide safe and reliable transport for young and old, near and far. Call or txt Brad 021 776 968. EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Pleasephone0225747805.

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.

SHEEP SHEARING

WINDOW TINTING

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online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz

TOOLS TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 033425885.

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

TRADES

KITCHENS KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wallunits,melamineortimber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 0274393926or3490150.