The former Russells Flat School building has a heritage listing and stands on the west side of Pig Saddle Road, north of its intersection with Swamp Road. The building’s restoration was celebrated in 1999.
As the year wraps up, many of us start thinking about holidays, presents, family me and how fast the year’s gone. It’s also the perfect chance to give yourself a gi that lasts long a er the Christmas lights come down.
KiwiSaver o en just cks along in the background, but a few small tweaks can make a big difference. You might be surprised how easy it is to boost your re rement savings or reach your first-home goal sooner.
a Right fund? Make sure your fund matches your goals and meframes.
a Right contribu ons? Even a small boost can grow into a lot over me.
a Right provider? Not all providers perform the same, it’s worth comparing.
Ben Kahu is a KiwiSaver Advisor based in the area who can help you with all your KiwiSaver questions.
Darfield High School Head Students for 2026 (l-r): Williams, Mele Bonner-Vaitaki, Brin Sissons and Grace McPhee.
Selwyn District Council scholarship winners (l-r): Annabelle Brewer-Ward, Wharetutu Ross, Annabella Rooney and Mayor Lydia Gliddon.
Malvern Youth Trust scholarship winners (l-r): Maxim Wright, Luka Ruddenklau, Roger Kershaw (MYT) and Ellie Stuart.
Malvern Lions scholarship winners (l-r): Jack Guy, Andrew Brooker President of Malvern Lions and Laura Longdin.
WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM Friday 19th December, 12noon and will re-open Monday 5th January 2026, 7:30am
For all your small excavation requirements
· Site & Garden Clearance
· Lawn Construction (Small & Large)
· Driveways
Give Neil a call on 022 451 7207 or email neiljudith@xtra.co.nz Nothing’s a Problem! · Hole boring (200 – 600) · Sheep & Cattle Yard Clean Outs · Shingle Supplies
Seth,
and
line up on the West Coast alongside hundreds of athletes from around the country, however for these Darfield students, the journey to get there has already been transformative.
Hayden
William will
Photo: Andrew Currie, Sports Canterbury.
Malvern School of Music hosted a concert on Sunday, December 7, where local piano, violin and cello students performed some of their exam pieces to an appreciative audience at Trinity Church in Darfield.
Tutor Pauline
says, “It was a lovely way to celebrate the music students’ hard work in achieving wonderful results in their exams.”
Senior Reserve Division winner Kirwee 3 team from left K Payne, T Schnell, Y Boulton, L Wild. Absent: R McNae
Sewell
Pictured: Back row (l-r): Barbara, Roo, Julia, Isaac, Dino, Angel, Ava, and Liam. Front row (l-r): Issy, Felicity, Keira, and Jordan. Absent: Twayne.
Bowls Darfield would like to thank and acknowledge those joining the sponsorship family this year: · A+S Real Estate
· Barenbrug · Camden Group · Grain & Grape · Reliance Fire Protection · Resonate Health
MALVERN TENNIS PRESIDENTS RESULTS
sponsor: Resonate Health.
sponsor: Amy & Shar from A+S Real Estate.
PLAINS PLUMBING & GAS
DARFIELD PREMIER TEAM: Oxford 65/10 from 19 overs
ANZCO FOODS DARFIELD SNR B: Darfield 344/6 from 40 overs
Bodie Hawkins 62
from 37 overs
Sam Stewart 5/31 off 5.3 overs
Thomas Calcott 2/32 off 7 overs.
Sam Stewarts was nominated for the Canterbury Country Cricket Association ’Cassels Performance of the Week’ after his amazing bowling stint.
Café Hope
Open Sunday 14th Dec
10am
St Ambrose Church, Sheffield All
ST JOHN Youth Cadets. Wednesday. 5:30-6:30pm for 5-10 year olds. 6:30-8pm for Year 7-13. 4 Bray Street, Darfield.
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 Rec Centre Wednesday’s 5:30 - 8.30 pm. Instructor Jenny Brookes | 0274 452 285 Jennybrookes76@gmail.com
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.
PRIVATE board or room required for senior gent. Abletohelpabout.Text0274 710369.
GROW your business with NZ Life Coaching NZ. Helping with Business Improvement and Career Development. Unlock your potential and transform your life. Contact KieronMcGhie0212768311, www.newlifecoachingnz.com or send an email to newlifecoachingnz@gmail.com
Malvern Anglican Parish SUNDAY 14 DEC
· 9.30am Trinity Church, Darfield
· 2pm St Matthew’s Courtenay, Carol Service
· 7pm Darfield Baptist Church, Combined Churches Christmas Carols malvernparish.wixsite.com/malvern-parish
CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $80 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.
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. Darfield
SERVICES
10:30am every Sunday. Darfield Baptist Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield 9am, on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Glenroy Hall
Windwhistle Rd, Glenroy
CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.
CONFIDENTIAL, professional counselling offering support & tools as you navigate life's challenges. Free introductory 1/2 hr consultation. Lisa Mills 027 814 0785 www.goldentouch.co.nz
MALVERN NEWS EDITORIAL DEADLINE 1pm, Monday ADVERTISING
Tuesday
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.
R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this season! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX! All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300
WEIGHT bench - shoulders, arms, legs, and chest. Offers Phone0212070532.
MEADOW hay. Small bales. Baled last week. $10 each. Phone0273481190.
OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS
312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford
Would like to wish all our valued customers and their dogs a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Have a safe holiday and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!
Jude & Bevan Blackmore
03 312 3355 027 288 8724
Open 7 Days Monday-Saturday 9am-11am & 4:30pm-6:30pm Sunday 3pm - 6:30pm Inspection welcome
RENTALPropertyinKirwee.Five bedroom, one bathroom, two toilets. 2 Car Garage, Fully Fenced. Pets by negotiation. $600 per week. Available early December. Txt Vanessa 0273263083.
GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Please phone Kane 0274676613.
AREyouinneedofarefinance, firsthomeloan,buyinganew home,investmentpropertyor a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and Icangetyouthebestdealto suityou.I have30+yearsof lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the bankstoyou.
LEASE land wanted. Selwyn area suitable for cattle grazing. All sizes consider. PhoneReg0275670720.
EMERALD FARM Native Plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie0273702067.
TENDERS, quotes, budgets, increased costs, variations, progress claims, final claims, disputeresolutions.CallSteve -0212644082.
SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $190pw. Please phone 0274791431.
WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery.Specialisinginfarm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phoneeither0276950480or alternatively0800030712.
RURAL Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions. Please phone Rebecca 027 313 2270 or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz
AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any caliber rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Please contact Rob033425885.
lVans l Trucks Utesl 4WD’slSUV’s · 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
we’ll be there when you need us.
Little Johnny went to visit Santa at the mall. Santa asked kindly, “So, young man, what would you like for Christmas this year?”
The boy thought for a moment and said, “Well… I’d like a new bike, a PS5, LEGO sets, a drone, a puppy, and… um… a new iPad.” Santa raised his eyebrows. “That’s quite a lot. Tell me, have you been a good boy this year?”
The boy squirmed. He thought about the broken window from playing soccer inside the house, the time he put his sister’s Barbie in the freezer, and how he “forgot” to do his homework for three weeks.
Finally, he looked Santa in the eye and asked: “How about just the LEGO… and we call it ‘even’?”
