15 YEARS SINCE EARTHQUAKE
In the early hours of 4 September 2010, Canterbury was rocked by a magnitude 7.1 earthquakecentred near Darfield. Striking at 4:35am, the quake tore across the region, leaving behind widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
Miraculously, no lives were lost, but the event marked the beginningofachallengingdecadeforCanterbury.
The Darfield Earthquake was a wake-up call, exposing vulnerabilities in buildings and services, and forcing communities to adapt quickly. It also set the stage for the devastating Christchurch earthquake of February 2011, which tragicallyclaimed185lives.
Now, 15 years on, Darfield and wider Selwyn stand as a testament to resilience. Road have been rebuilt, homes strengthened, and community networks deepened. Many who lived through that morning recall the fear, the sleepless nights, and the constant aftershocks, but also the neighbourly support anddeterminationtocarryon.
REGISTER FOR SHAKEOUT 2025
As we remember the September 4 earthquake, we must also rememberwhatweshoulddoifanotherearthquakestrikes.
ShakeOut 2025 is happening at 9:30am on 16 October, and applicationsareopen!
ShakeOut is our national self-run earthquake drill and takes placeacrossNewZealandtoremindpeopleoftherightactionto take during an earthquake. You can start the drill in whatever wayworksforyou.AllyouneedtodoisDrop,CoverandHoldfor 60 seconds and practice your evacuation if you are in a tsunami evacuationzone.IfanearthquakeisLongandStrong;GetGone. Families, individuals, schools, childcare centres, businesses and organisationscanallregisteronline.
ToregisterforShakeOut2025andfindouthowtoprepareforan emergency,visitgetready.govt.nz.
HOW DO WE RECOVER?
September 4, 2010, was a moment that rocked Hororata and its surrounding rural communities in the early morning, leaving widespread damage. While no lives were lost, the quake left deep scars: homes, historic buildings, the local church and pub weredestroyed,andmanycommunityhallswerebadlydamaged. Out ofthisdevastation camean opportunityfor renewal.Asmall group of locals banded together with one big question: “This is rough, but how do we recover?” One of those people was Mark Stewart,afoundingTrusteeoftheHororataCommunityTrust. Continueonpage Continueonpage3…...
Darfield Garden Club Turns 80
Snow Storm of ‘92
Taylor Strowger, from Darfield, standing in the middle of Highfield Road 15 years ago.
SISS Equestrian Champs Page 12
FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE FITNESS AND WELLNESS SPACE
There’s a new boutique gym coming to Rolleston, and it’s about to change how and why you’llwanttoexercise.
OwnersBenandLeesayTheLill Gym is the first of its kind in New Zealand to combine an altitude training chamber, a Himalayan salt cave, infrared hotyoga,andaboutiquefitness studioallunderoneroof.
Wondering what a salt cave is?
A Salt Cave, or halotherapy room,usesHimalayansaltonits wallsandfloor.Ahalogenerator fillstheairwithmicroscopicsalt particles for people to inhale while they relax. Benefits include respiratory health, skin health, stress relief, sleep quality,andathleticrecovery.
Altitude training is another standout feature of The Lill Gym. The altitude chamber reaches heights of over 5,000 feet, simulating the experience of exercising at high elevations where oxygen levels are lower. Traininginthisenvironmentnot only benefits everyday fitness but also supports highperformance athletes by improvingcardiovascularhealth, boosting endurance, and enhancing recovery. “Have you everwonderedwhatitfeelslike to ride a spin bike up on Mt. Cook?”laughsBen.
Scientifically, altitude training encourages the bodyto produce more red blood cells, which improves oxygen delivery to muscles and increases stamina — giving members an edge whether they’re chasing peak performance or simply looking forfasterfitnessgains.
The Lill GymHITclasses willbe led by top trainers, and all sessions benefit from Ben and Lee’s hands-on approach, caring nature, and extensive experience in fitness, wellness, andyoga.
The gymwillalso have a strong focus on the older adult community, including dedicated 60+classesdesignedtoimprove mobility, strength, and overall well-being.
“Unlike large gyms where you can feel left to your own devices, The Lill Gym is intimate, beautifully designed, and boutique in size, with small class sizes that allow us to give personalised attention to each member’sneeds,”saysBen.
“Having all our fitness and recoveryservicesunderoneroof makes it easy for members to focus on total wellbeing, where they not only get fit but feel supported, motivated, and
genuinely part of something special.”
Ben’s fitness journey played a huge role in shaping his vision forthegym.Hesayshewenton a massive weight loss journey, and discovering fitness completely changed his outlook on life. “It became an integral part of who I am and inspired meto trainasa personaltrainer so I could share that transformationwithothers.”
After years of training and running community programs, Ben decided to create a boutique space that blends science-backed training with wellness practices, offering something truly unique for Selwyn’sgrowingcommunity. Ben says their goal is to make fitness approachable, effective, and sustainable for everyone, while creating a welcoming environment where members feel supported on every step of theirjourney.
“With Rolleston’s rapid growth and being located in an area that’s easily accessible to surrounding Malvern townships, we want to grow alongside the community and become a hub for health, connection, and longevity.”
Lee and Ben - owners of the The Lill Gym, in Rolleston.
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COMMUNITY-LED GROWTH
As Mark now steps down from his Trustee role, the communityreflectsnot onlyon the anniversary of the earthquake but also on the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind.
In thewakeofthedisaster, the idea emerged to reconnect the community and attract visitors – to put Hororata back on the map. Drawing on a long tradition of local events, the concept of the Hororata Highland Games was born. Against all odds – and despite the added challenge of the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake – the first Games wereheldjust15monthslater,
attracting 10,000 people. The event has since become a signature celebration, growing instrengtheveryyear.
Recognising the need for longterm direction, the Hororata Community Trust was established in March 2011.
With no government support availableforruralrecovery,the Trust became a vehicle for community-led growth. Mark played a pivotal role, guiding the Trust through major projects, events, and initiatives that have redefined what community resilience looks like.
“Mark’s vision and big-picture thinking helped chart this path forward when hope was hard to find,” said Executive Officer Cindy Driscoll. Trust Chair Ainsley Walter added, “His
belief in the power of community has underpinned everythingwedo.”
Although stepping back from daily operations, Mark remains a committed volunteer: “I’ll be there – kilt on and helping –foraslongasIcan,”hesaid.
As the Trust looks ahead, the focus turns to the next major goal: rebuilding the Hororata Hall, a vital project to restore a true heart for the district. The 2025 Highland Games on November 8 will be another celebration ofhowfar Hororata has come – and a glimpse of whereit’sheadingnext.
Ainsley Walter, Hororata Trust Chair and Mark Stewart at the 2024 Hororata Highland Games.
Violets & Primroses Primroses
TERRACE
Sunday 7th September 7th
Brian & Rose Walker 0800 667 778 www.spiderban.com
‘Owned and operated in Darfield since 2008’
SEPTEMBER AT TERRACE STATION
Snowdrop Sunday was clear butverycoldforthefirstofthe season open days, so the warming brazier was much appreciated by the keen visitors who braved the conditions – and Kate Foster was very busy in the plant stalls with potted snowdrops andotherspringo erings.
On Sunday, September 7 (Father’s Day), from 11am until 3pm, Terrace Station will be open again for visitors keen to view the changing nature of spring. Violets are already surfacing along with primroses and da odils, providing spring colour among the beautiful bare trunks of majestic tall trees, someover 150 yearsold. The old farming and gardening tools along with some 19th century domestic items are displayed in the Hutch, a renovated summer house, in itselfafascinatingbuilding. Children can be entertained searching the gardens and woodlands for cones and leaves which could be used for
a talk at school. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in a sheltered spot. Woodland plants will be for sale. The $10 entry fee goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust and children are free. Cash only as there is no EFTPOS available. Wellies are advised for the woodlands. Terrace Station will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout and at Milnes Road, please leave dogs at home. In case of dubious
weather, check Terrace Station’sFacebookpage.
In spite of unusually wet and di cult weather conditions over the winter, spring has sprung,andtheorganiserslook forward to welcoming keen gardeners and visitors to the peaceful tranquillity of Terrace Station.
The property is open for group visits on other days by prior appointment.
For further information, visit For further information, terracestation.org.nz.
WITH POWER COMES RESPONSIBILITY
Enduring Powers of Attorney Enduring Powers of The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act) governs the appointment of attorneys to act on behalf of the person who has granted them the powertodoso(thedonor).The power can be granted to take e ect immediately or only if/ when the donor lacks the mental capacity to manage their property a airs. A separatepower of attorney can be granted for management of personal care and welfare matters. The role of an attorney carries significant legal and ethical responsibilities.
Attorneys must act in the best interests of the donor, making decisions that promote the donor’s dignity and
independence, and in a manner that reflects the donor’s values, preferences and previously expressed wishes. Attorneys have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest, to keep the donor’s property and finances separate fromtheirown,andtomaintain accuratefinancialrecords.
Almond v Read Almond v Read Read Read
A key question in Almond v Read was whether the donor’s daughter, Ms Almond, acted contrary to her duties as her mother’s attorney in relation to thepaymentofmoneyfromher mother’s bank account to her own. Two days after enduring power of attorney was granted bythedonortoMsAlmond,the attorney transferred, from the donor’s bank account to her own bank account, the sum of
$1,000 followed by regular payments of $1300, $600, and $1,000. Despite these paymentsbeingroundsumsMs Almond maintained they were simply repayment to her for expenses incurred on her mother’s behalf and that they may have been rounded up. In total, $40,076 went into Ms Almond’s bank account in less than two years. The court held that Ms Almond breached her dutiesasattorney. It is important for the donor to be well informed prior to execution of the enduring power of attorney documents. It is equally important for an attorney to understand their duties and obligations prior to accepting the appointment. It’s never a bad idea to get some independentadvice.
Visitors enjoying a sunny September day at Terrace Station.
COMMUNITY BOARD UPDATE
By Bruce Russell. By Bruce Russell. Bruce Russell. Bruce Russell.
The Malvern Community Board has performed well over this past period and remains well placed to continue its strong rolein communityengagement and advocacy. Our focus has been listening to and representing Malvern's towns and rural settlements. The Board is now operating e ectively, and we are delivering outcomes for our community.
Public forums open each meeting and remain an invaluable channel for residents to raise concerns and contribute solutions. A recent example was the Kirwee roadworks issue, where feedback was acted upon promptly by sta , resulting in improved communication processes that will benefit residents across Selwyn. This demonstrates the real value of the Board's role in linking residentstoCouncil.
Board members actively engage with residents and community associations to maintain communication, while a shuttle service trial shows positive results. E orts to strengthen sister-city ties with Vubetsu areongoingtosupport future Board decisions. The 80th anniversary of the end of theJapaneseWar ofAggression in China was commemorated with 130 attendees, highlighting the significance of Malvern's community halls and Rewi Alley's legacy. Additionally, the Boardinitiated Springfield Flooding Working Group is progressing significantly, contributing to Selwyn's broader flood resilienceplanning.
has highlighted the benefits of community boards, sparking wider district interest. Residents in other wards are now seeking information. I havebeencontactedforadvice, and the Deputy Chair has addressed a resident's associationAGMinLincoln. Strongcandidateinterestinthe October elections reflects a healthy local democracy. I wish to acknowledge the Deputy Chair, Board members, and Mr Gibling for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring the Board remains e ective, respected, and well-prepared for the new members who will continuethisimportantwork.
Our Ward Forum with Residents' Associations was held on August 21. These bimonthly forums continue to prove valuable for two-way communication, problemsolving, and strengthening connectionsacrosstheWard. The 2025 Representation Review Determination by the Local
Government Commission
I am honoured to have served as Chair, and proud that through the strong support of our community, the Malvern Community Board's future has been secured, despite proposals to disestablish it. With e ective delegations from Council, the incoming Board is well positioned to continue championing Malvern's voice and strengthening local democracy.
LOWER SPEED LIMITS
Local townships are being considered for speed limit changes including She eld following a fatal pedestrian accident in April earlier this year. The Council's public consultation on these proposed changes closed on August 6, 2025, and the Council is expected to decide this month, with the new
speed limits potentially coming intoe ectlaterthisyear.
ThetownshipofDarfieldsitson a busy highway with its Main Street, South Terrace, running through the shopping area and servicing a childcare centre to the east. Not only is increased localtra cusingthisstretchof road but also tra c heading to the coasts – east, west and
south – including heavy tra c. Without a by-pass, large trucks and milk tankers all rumble throughthetownship.Andwith no tra c lights to slow tra c, speeding happens but even 50km can be too fast when people on foot or bikes are trying to navigate the township.
Should a 30km/h zone be introduced along Darfield’s South Terrace to improve safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, making the township more accessible and livable? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK.
HISTORIC JAIL JAIL
REOPENING REOPENING REOPENING REOPENING
The Darfield Residents Association has taken over the management of the historic Darfield Jail from the Council and recently upgraded the displays. The Association will be hosting a reopening event to celebrate its 110th anniversary on Saturday, September 13 at 10:30am.The Jail has been a significant tourist attraction for the district,andtherefreshaimsto continue preserving the area's richhistory.
DARFIELD MULTICULTURAL
EVENING EVENING EVENING EVENING
Darfield Residents Association is holding its annual multicultural potluck dinner at Darfield Community Centre on Saturday, September 6 from 57pm.It'sanopportunityforthe community to come together and enjoy new friendships, while sharing in other cultures through food, song, and traditionaldress.
MT CHEESEMAN SPRING BALL SPRING BALL SPRING SPRING
The annual Cheeseman Spring Ball will be held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at the Mt Cheeseman Daylodge. The event begins at 5pm and runs late into the night, with tickets pricedat$215perperson.
The price includes the evening, overnight accommodation, plus breakfast and lunch the
following day. Work party vouchers cannot be used for thisevent.
A minimum of 30 guests is required, so RSVPs with name, contact details and numbersshouldbesentto: snowline@mtcheeseman.co.nz.
The ball will go ahead regardless of snow and field status, as long as there are the numbers.
NEWPETRENTALREFORMS NEWPETRENTALREFORMS
New pet-friendly rental reforms are taking effect in late 2025 under NewZealand'sResidential TenanciesAct2024.Keychanges include permitting landlords to require a "pet bond" up to two weeks' rent, obliging them to provide written consent for pets unless they have reasonable groundsforrefusal(likeproperty unsuitability), and making tenants fully liable for petrelateddamagebeyondfairwear andtear.Landlordsmustprovide written consent for pets unless they have a valid, documented reason for refusal, and tenants have recourse to the Tenancy Tribunal if a refusal is deemed unreasonable.
Visit tenancy.govt.nz/abouttenancy-services/news/new-petrules-for-rentals-coming-soon.
LIVING WELL & AGING WELL
RESEARCHTALKS RESEARCHTALKS
Te Papa Hauora together with theCanterburyMedicalResearch Foundation bring you ‘Living well & ageing well’, a series of
free community research talks on Wednesday, September10 at MainPower Stadium Indoor Centre in Rangiora. The latest eventofthisseriesisfocusedon heart health, brain health with relation to mood disorders, and exercise throughout the journey of cancer treatment. Find out more about what you can do to maintain wellness and stay healthy from some of Canterbury’sleadingresearchers. To register free, visit events.humanitix.com/livingwell-and-ageing-well-researchtalks-2025-rangiora. NEWMUSEUM NEWMUSEUM NEWMUSEUM NEWMUSEUM REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE
Bryan Jamison has been appointedasthe Selwyn District Council representative to the Canterbury Museum board for thenextfouryears. With extensive experience in international project management, governance, and leadership roles, including chief executive and board chair positions, Mr Jamison is
COFFEE AND CARS
Enjoying the sunshine last Saturday, these shiny, muscled up corvettes sit outside Cafe on the Green waiting for their owners. Cafe owners said they loved having so much horsepower parked up outside and confirmed that “strong coffee pairs perfectly with strong engines.”
expected to contribute significantly, especially in supporting the museum's rebuild project. His appointment is welcomed as an important addition to the board during a critical period in the museum's history, reflecting the community's financial support and commitment to the institution.
MUSEUMINFORMATIONAT
If you have been wondering about what’s happening with the Canterbury Museum, then pop into your local Darfield Library to find out. There’s an interactive station which takes you through the demolition of the20thcenturybuildingswith a fascinatingtime-lapsedvideoand shows the plans for an exciting new museum due to be opened mid 2029. The first two stages have been completed and digging out the space for the base-isolated basement has commenced. The ground floor of the Robert McDougall Gallery is also being strengthened and supported to prepare for the excavation of the base-isolated basementunderthebuilding. This work is scheduled to be finishedbytheendof2025.
Ifyoucan Ifyoucan Ifyoucan Ifyoucan’ ’’ ’tmaketothe tmaketothe tmaketothe library,thenhoponlineto library,thenhoponlineto canterburymuseum.com. canterburymuseum.com.
EASY ORAL HEALTH FOR YOUR PETS
By Toni Parris, Toni Parris, Petfirst Veterinary Darfield Petfirst Veterinary Darfield Petfirst Darfield Petfirst Darfield
Did you know that by the time theyreachagethree, over80% of cats and dogs are showing signs of dental disease? Like humans,maintainingyourpet's dental health is crucial to their overall well-being. Without regular dental assessments, professional cleaning, and homecare such as tooth brushing, their teeth can lose their shine and become a source of bad breath and hiddenpain.Andsincepetsare experts at masking discomfort, you might not notice any problems until they have becomesevere.
What can you do? A great first start isafreedentalcheckwith the gentle dental experts at Petfirst VeterinaryDarfield.The check is quick, painless and stress free for both pet and owner and is one of the easiest things you can do to protect your fur friend’s oral health. During the appointment, a qualified veterinarian or veterinary nurse will gently examine your pet’s teeth and gums, identify any potential issues and show you their findings.Atthesametime,they cangiveyouvaluableadviceon how to keep your pet’s teeth healthy and sparkling and even show you how to brush your
DARFIELD GARDEN CLUB UPDATE
pet’s teeth – or recommend food, treats and toys that help keep their teeth clean. If a preventative scale and polish or further treatment is needed, they’ll talk through the options with you, and if your check is before 30 September, they’ll even give you a $150 voucher towardstheprocedure.
The Petfirst Veterinary Darfield team say that prevention is always better than cure. Our pets’ teeth need regular professional cleaning and homecarejust likeour own and actingearlysavesmoneyin the long run as well as keeping your pet healthy and happy. That’s why they’re so passionate about dental health. In addition to free dental checks and their voucher offer, the clinic has 20% off Royal Canin Dental and Hills T/D dental diets, CET Dental homecare products and more dental specials until the end of September.
Pop in and see the team and see the team in inin in--clinic or visit clinic or visit clinic visit clinic visit mypetfirst.co.nz for more mypetfirst.co.nz for more mypetfirst.co.nz for mypetfirst.co.nz for information and to book a information and to book a free check for your pet. free check for your pet. for your pet. for your pet.
By Lee Stokes.
By Lee Stokes. By Lee By Lee
Darfield Garden
Club
celebrated its 80th birthday in style on Tuesday, August 19 at theKirweeBowlingClubrooms. Members and past members enjoyed a lovely day of fellowship and memories. Sadly, our patron Anna Clark and two honorary members Margaret Ridgen and Helen Williams were unable to come but they were all remembered andinourthoughts.
Janice Marshall, an honorary member, cut the celebration cake. Elva Adam welcomed everyone, and Ann Gibson read theminutesoftheoriginalfirst meeting. Georgie Eaves proposedatoasttothepast80 years of the club and toasted to a prosperous happy future. Jewel Crocker gave the grace,
and a wonderful meal was enjoyed, prepared and served by Val Watson and her team. Memories were shared before teaco eeandcake,andsweets wereserved.
Honorary member
Janice Marshall helps celebrate Darfield Garden Club’s 80th birthday by cutting the celebration cake.
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Thisweekwe goback33 years to 1992, the year of ‘The Big Snow’, with an excerpt from John Creamer’s diary about the snow that brought Canterbury toastandstill.
By John Creamer. John Creamer.
Wed August 26, 1992: Wed August 26, 1992: Wed 26, 1992: Wed 26, 1992: About midday it began snowing after having rained about 25mm. It continued through the night. By6pmtherewassome3in.
Thurs 27: 27: Thurs 27: By the morning, after strong SW winds, there were drifts up to 4ft. and on the lawn snow up to 2ft. 6in. It continued to snow, not quite so heavy, and blew — almost blizzard conditions — on and o all day. By evening it had setinagain.
Fri 28: Fri 28: Fri 28: Fri 28: Next morning it was still blowing; not such a heavy fall, but drifts around the house were up over the fence and had blown right to the back of the carport and woodshed which faces N.E. Stock are finding things di cult, especially the ewes which are lambing. The deer are not so bad as there are a lot of branches down which theyhaveaccessto.
We had the grader yesterday up the road about 11am, so wereabletodigatrackfor the car totheroad. The power was o most of the morning, but the phone has been ok. Leith was supposed to have work [district nurse] but was able to ring around the elderly people
to make sure they were ok. Neighbours are generally very good.
Continued all day with strong winds (blizzard conditions). Fortunately, it didn’t build up more; if anything, a slight thaw, but drifts increased overnight to 4ft. across the roadthroughagapinthetrees.
It eased toward nightfall. Couldn’t see the trees in McHugh’splantationallday.
Sat 29: Sat 29: Sat Sat 29: Heavy snow showers and strong winds until midmorning, then eased, only to close in again just before dark. Rain during the night. Wind seemstohavediedaway.
Sun 30: Sun 30: Sun 30: Sun 30: Fine but cold; quite a thaw with patches starting to showinthepaddocks.
Mon 31: Mon Overcast but no showers, still thawing quite well although some of the driftsarestill2ftdeep.
Wed 2: Wed 2: Wed 2: Wed 2: Sunny;a goodthawin the pm. Door-to-door relief programme got under way, organised by Red Cross, using four-wheeldrivevehicles.
Thurs ThursThurs Thurs 3: 3: 3: 3: Sunny mid-morning with a good thaw but still drifts — 1ft to 3 or 4ft in places.
Fri 4 Fri –– Sun 6: Sun 6: Sun 6: Overcast,some drizzle,morethaw.
Mon 7: Mon 7: Mon 7: Mon 7: Fine but overcast; mostpaddocksclearnow.
Tues 8 Tues 8 Tues 8 Tues 8 –– Thurs 10: Thurs 10: Thurs 10: Thurs 10: SW and showers; cold but helping snow to go. Still a lot on the roadside.
These 16 days are about the worst I can remember. The snowstorm was worse than the 1943–1945 ones — not as deep, but it lasted three days and has lain about so long, with the weather never really clearing.
Tues September 1: Tues September 1: 1: 1: Overcast butfine;areasonablethawbut stillalongwaytogo.
Ian Rhode’s spray truck alongside the Sheffield Garage workshop - August 1992. It was used with a full water tank to rescue one or two stranded motorists at the time.
Raewyn Baxter’s 1992 image of snow raking up at Mt Torlesse with merino sheep trapped for five days before they could get to them. She had two attempts to go up by horse to get them but it was too dangerous with all the drifts.
AUGUST RAINFALL REPORT 2025
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Rain was recorded on eight days for 27.25mm, against an average of 70.37mm. The second month in a row where just over 27mm was recorded. This was our fourth driest August in my35 yearsof recording the local weather. It is not unusual for July/August or August/September to be a pairofdrymonths.
Unfortunately, on all but one occasion, Mother Nature has topped up our rainfall over summer.
DARFIELD by Birchfield DARFIELD Birchfield Energy and Resources Ltd Energy and Resources Ltd Energy and Resources Energy and Resources Rain was recorded at 55mm over eight days with 15mm rain on August 8 and a total of 746mmfortheyeartodate.
SPRINGFIELD By Tom Innes SPRINGFIELD By
Tom Innes SPRINGFIELD By SPRINGFIELD By ThishasbeenthedriestAugust
on our records, which go back to 2006. We measured 29mm compared with an expected 82mm.Thatbringsthetotalfor the year to 696mm. Despite this month and last month being dry this is spot on the
average August year-to-date rainfall, which is 706mm. (Our highest YTD figure was 1466mm in 2021, while the lowest was 398mm in 2007.)
The farmers and gardeners are happy enough right now, but with last month also being dry and the Nor' west gale season upon us, we could do with some rain going into Spring. NoonewantsaSpringdrought, a bad fire season, or low water levelsintheirtanks.
If you are a budding If you are meteorologist and like to meteorologist and like to meteorologist and to meteorologist and to collect, measure and analyse collect, measure and analyse collect, measure collect, measure the amount of rainfall in the amount of rainfall in the of in the of in your area, please email your your please email your findings (up to 100 words) findings (up to 100 for the previous month and for the previous month and for the previous month for the previous month include your area, your name include your area, your name include your your include your your and contact number by the and contact number by the and number the and number the first Monday of the month. first of the month.
MALVERN/SELWYN NETBALL AWARDS
Malvern D (Green): Malvern D (Green): Malvern (Green): Malvern (Green):
• MostImproved: BellaShearer&KeiraJacobs
• MostConscientious: MaddiMcPhee
• PlayeroftheYear: IslaMesserer
Malvern C (Orange): Malvern (Orange):
• MostImproved: KianaJoynes
• MostConscientious: BellaLoader
• PlayeroftheYear: TererehuiaLima-Wright
Masters B: Masters MastersB: B:
• MostConscientious: RebeccaStark
• PlayeroftheYear: KelsieMeads
Masters A Masters MastersA A
• MostConscientious: AmyFalloon
• PlayeroftheYear: GinnieWright
Malvern Outstanding Team: Malvern Outstanding Team:
Malvern Malvern
• MalvernGreen
KINDNESS AND SUPPORT RECOGNISED
Darfield High School (DHS) student Evelyn Thompson represented the school with pride at the recent SISS Equestrian Champs, New Zealand’s largest junior equestrian event with 749 competitors. Evelyn was recognised by officials for demonstrating manakitanga (encompassing hospitality, kindness, generosity, and support for others) throughout the event. The School was extremely proud of Evelyn and her team mates, Amelia, Riley and Ashley.
5Sept GreendaleSchoolPTAClearingSale 1087CoaltrackRoad
5-6Sept 9:30am CutClothingPopUpShop StJohnHQ,BrayStreet,Darfield
5Sept 7pm ChristianMissionCharitableTrustMeeting GlentunnelChapel
6Sept 5pm MulticulturalPotluckDinner DarfieldCommunityCentre
6Sept 10am DarfieldTennisWorkingBee DarfieldTennisClub
7Sept 9:30am WestMeltonCommunityMarket WMCommunityCentre
7Sept 11am Violets&Primroses TerraceStation,Hororata 7Sept 1pm TransformationalBreathworkExperience O-Studio,Rolleston
8Sept 10am MalvernNews-EditorialDeadline-news@malvernnews.co.nz
9Sept 9:30-12:30WeeklyMalvernCancerSupportClinic DarfieldLibrary
9Sept MobileEarNurseClinic DarfieldLibrary
9Sept 10am MalvernNews-AdvertisingDeadline-info@malvernnews.co.nz
9Sept NZBloodDrive DarfieldRecCentre
10Sept 9am WeeklyDarfieldNetworkersGroup-www.networkers.co.nz
10Sept 11:30-12:30WeeklyJusticeofthePeaceService DarfieldLibrary
10Sept 10am FinancesforBoardsandCommunityGroupsWorkshop WMCommunityCentre 10Sept 2pm FriendsofDarfieldHospitalAGM CatholicChurch 11Sept 7:30pm DRACandidatesMeeting DarfieldRecreationCentre
12Sept 10am MalvernNews-HarvestingFeatureAdvertisingDeadline-info@malvernnews.co.nz 13Sept 10am CommunityPlanting,BaynonsBreak NorthernBank,WaimakRiver 13Sept 1pm DarfieldTennisOpenDay DarfieldTennisClub 13Sept 1:30pm TrinityChurchAnnualFashionShow TrinityChurch,Darfield 14Sept 10am CultureFest LincolnEventCentre 14Sept 2pm MSMAnnualConcert DHSHall 17Sept 10am RollestonNewsDeadline-info@malvernnews.co.nz 17Sept 1:30pm U3AMiniSeriesSession1 DarfieldBaptistChurch
20Sept 9am MalvernAnglicanParishSpringFair TrinityChurch,Darfield 20Sept 6:30pm DinnerforaCause -SheffieldMemorialPool SheffieldCommunityHall 24Sept 1:30pm U3AMiniSeriesSession2 DarfieldBaptistChurch
30Sept MFVCGrantsApplicationsClose 1Oct DarfieldArtweekEntriesClose 3Oct 6:30pm CourtenayA&PAssnCocktailParty KirweeCommunityHall 8Oct JuniorTouchRugbySeasonStarts DarfieldDomain 11-19Oct DarfieldArtweek
17Oct 10am HydroVacEnvironmentalSupportGolfTournament WaimakGolfCourse 20-27Oct NationalGardeningWeek
29Oct SeniorDarfieldTouchSeasonStarts DarfieldDomain 31Oct-1Nov ITMFishingCompetition2025 LakeBenmore 2Nov DarfieldGardenTour
16Nov DHSCommunityMarket DHS
16Nov KirweeGardenTour Kirwee 6-11Jan MethvanSummerSchoolEntriesOpenNow
Malvern Green Trophy recipients: Maddi and Isla.
Malvern Orange Trophy recipients: Bella and Tererehuia
Malvern Masters Players of the Year: Ginnie & Kelsie
The Malvern Farmers Vet Club Charitable Trust (MFVCCT) would like to invite individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for grants from our organisation. The MFVCCT purpose is to advance the welfare of our rural community and the individuals connected to the community.
This involves distributing grants that meet the following criteria:
• The strengthening of charitable community and voluntary organisations involved in the relief of poverty
• The advancement of education
• The provision of financial support for specific community projects that advance charitable purposes
• The strengthening of charitable community and voluntary organisations
• The provision of financial and other support in anticipation of or in response to emergencies or adverse events
• The enhancement and retention of essential services that advance charitable purposes.
To apply for grants please visit: mfvc.org.nz or email mfvcinfo@gmail.com for more information. All applications to be received by 30th Sept 2025.
ST JOHN ST JOHN JOHN JOHN Youth Cadets. Wednesday. 5:30-6:30pm for 5-10 year olds. 6:30-8pm for Year7-13.4BraySt,Darfield.
Thank you to the person who handed in the lost wallet to the Four Square last Friday. There are still some good people out there.
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GOLF RESULTS
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BUSINESS COACHING
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GROW GROWGROW GROW your business with NZ Life Coaching NZ. Helping with Business Improvement and Career Development. We'reheretoguideyou,help yourbusinessgrow&making sure you enjoy every step of the journey. Contact Kieron McGhie 021 276 8311, www.newlifecoachingnz.com or send an email to newlifecoachingnz@gmail.com
CARPET
ACCOUNTANTS
ARE 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.
NEED NEEDNEED NEED carpet? Go local! Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please ph Alan Roberts0212272080.
CHILDCARE
ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 10am, Tuesday
CARPET CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Ph/text Robert anytimeon 0272999599.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
CARRS CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $80 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on03 324 2999and 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 anysizedopenfire.Wequote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.
• Qualified, dedicated staff
• Excellent child: teacher ratio
A place for children to learn & have fun, in a safe & inspiring rural environment. Where children are nurtured, families are valued & life-long learning is encouraged.
1D Cardale St, Darfield Ph 03 318 8836 www.darfieldpreschool.co.nz
Malvern Co-operating Parish (Methodist, Presbyterian)
Welcome Services - followed by a cuppa
&4th Sunday -9:30 TrinityChurch,Darfield
2nd Sunday -9:30 SundaySchool,TrinityChurch
3rd Sunday -9.30am GreendaleChurch -11 StJamesFellowshipintheSunday Schoolroomof StAmbroseChurch,Sheffield
Darfield
Malvern Anglican Parish
SUN 7 SEPT, 9.30am
St Peter’s, Springfield 5pm St George’s, Kirwee malvernparish.wixsite.com/ malvern-parish
CATS on Courtenay Boutique Boarding
Cattery!
• Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting.
• Close proximity to all main centres.
Phone: 027 433 3564 www.catsoncourtenay.nz
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CONFIDENTIAL, professional counselling/therapy. Offering valuable support as you navigate life's challenges. Freeintroductory 1/2hr consultation. Lisa Mills 0278140785.
DIGITAL DESIGN
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.
At 10:30am
Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield
K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this season! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX!
top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300
LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.
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YARD YARD YARD YARD space for lease. 21 Manion Road, Rolleston. Please phone Kent on 021325661.
PEDIGREE PEDIGREE PEDIGREE huntaway pups. Seven weeks. Life loving homes wanted. Phone 0274 399318.
UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL UNIVERSALHealingcansupport physical well-being, mental health, and emotional stability. Contact Lisa Mills 027 814 0785 or visit www.goldentouch.co.nz/ universalhealing
MORTGAGE ADVISOR
ARE ARE AREyouinneedofarefinance, firsthomeloan,buyinganew home,investmentpropertyor a property development? I dealwith allthe lenders,and Icangetyouthebestdealto suityou.Ihave30+yearsof lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the bankstoyou.
GARDENING
GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.
Long Term Reliever Kirwee Model School Term 4, 2025
We are looking for a Scale A teacher to fill a long term relieving position in a Year 4-6 classroom for Term 4 2025. For more information and to receive an application pack, please email: principal@ kirweemodel.school.nz
Applications will close on Tuesday 16 September at 3pm.
land
Selwyn area suitable for cattle grazing. All sizes consider. Please phone Reg 027 567 0720.
PLANTS FOR SALE
EMERALD FARM EMERALD EMERALD FARM Native Plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie0273702067.
ROOM TO RENT
lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $190pw. Please phone 0274791431.
SCRAP METAL
WANTED! WANTED! WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery.Specialisinginfarm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phoneeither0276950480or alternatively0800030712.
WANTED
AMMUNITION AMMUNITION AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any caliber rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Please contact Rob033425885.
JARM CLEANING & LAWN MOWING Over 30yrs experience Lawn Mowing Moving in/out Cleans Windows In/Out Cleans No Shortcuts I No Big Charges High Quality Service’s We look after our clients GST Registered l Great Prices GST Registered l Great Prices Registered l Registered l Phone: 027 398 1774 Phone: 027 398 1774
EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCEDstockmanlooking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Pleasephone0225747805.
YOGA CLASSES
TAI CHI CLASSES
TAI CHI/ TAI CHI/ TAI TAI CHI/Qigong class at Darfield Recreation Centre starts on Thursday 18th September at 11am. The Yoga class already meets weekly at 9:45 am. Your 1st class costs $10 - Classes take place weekly. With Gabrielle 027 225 1646 info@taomotion.com or www.taomotion.co.
TENANCY
RURAL RURALRURAL RURAL Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions. Please phone Rebecca 027 313 2270 or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz
MALVERN NEWS DEADLINE: 10am, Tuesday
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Safety/ Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz
Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance
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RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD
Simon O’Connell • • • • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz
Darfield based, working Canterbury wide. All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)
DARFIELD DARFIELD BASED BASED
Two Irishmen looking through a mail order catalogue. Paddy says. "Look at these gorgeous women! The prices are reasonable too." Mick agrees."” "I'm ordering one right now."
3 weeks later Paddy says to Mick. "Has your woman turned up yet?" "No," said Mick. "But it shouldn't be long now though. Her clothes arrived yesterday!"
Harold was an sick elderly man in hospital. There was one young nurse that just drove him crazy. Every time she came in, she would talk to him like he was a little child. She would say in a patronising tone of voice, “And how are we doing this morning?”, or “Are we ready for a bath?”, or “Are we hungry?” Harold had had enough of this particular nurse. One day, at breakfast, Harold took the apple juice oC the tray and put it in his bed side cupboard. When he was given his morning urine bottle to fill for testing he filled it with the juice. The nurse came in a little later, picked up the urine bottle and looked at it. “My, it seems we are a little cloudy today.” At this, Harold snatched the bottle out of her hand, popped oC the top, and drank it down, saying, “Well, I’ll run it through again. Maybe I can filter it better this time.”