Friday 19th December 2025
Once again, Malvern communities have come together with the Christmas spirit of giving. Malvern residents left a variety of goods for the annual Canned Food Drive, which is organised and collected yearly by local fire brigades from Darfield, Coalgate, Hororata, Kirwee, Sheffield and Springfield. Darfield Food Bank is the recipient of these generous donations. Pictured middle is Mark and Rose Craven from Darfield Food Bank with some of the Sheffield Fire Brigade members after their collection evening.
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The fresher the produce, the richer the flavour!
For all your Fruit & Vege Needs
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & a safe New Year...
PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS PRODUCE AVAILABLE!
Thanks for your continued support! CHRISTMAS HOURS:
Berries, Stone fruit and New Season Potatoes also in stock now!
We will be closing at 12noon, on Wednesday 24th December 2025 & re-open on Monday 5th January 2026! Your Local Craft Butcher!
Darfield Hours:
Yaldhurst Hours:
Tues 23 Dec 7:30-6:00 Wed 24 Dec 7:30-5:00 Xmas Day CLOSED Boxing Day CLOSED 27 - 30 Dec Open Wed 31 Dec 8:30-5:00 Thu 1 Jan CLOSED Fri 2 Jan CLOSED
Tue 23 Dec 8:30-6:00 Wed 24 Dec 8:30-4:30 Xmas Day CLOSED Boxing Day CLOSED 27 - 31 Dec Open Thurs 1 Jan CLOSED Fri 2 Jan CLOSED Sat 3 Jan 8:30-5:30
2 MCMILLAN STREET, DARFIELD 355 BUCHANAN ROAD, YALDHURST
35 South Terrace, Darfield | Ph 03 925 8956 Hrs: Mon - Fri 9am - 5:30pm, Sat 9am - 12noon
Closed from 12:30pm Tuesday 23rd December and re-open 8am Wednesday 14th January 2026
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Brent, Sue and staff wish to thank all customers for their continued support throughout the year! —
The workshop is closed from 19th Dec ‘25 and re opens on 19th Jan ‘26
ALL ENQUIRIES PH 318 4845
Ph: 03 318 8186 / 021 0818 3828
Email: admin@darfieldcollision.co.nz
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Youth Councillors Mackenzie Wills and Bella Thompson at the Selwyn Youth Carnival.
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To check the water quality on all swimming areas in Canterbury, visit lawa.org.nz/explore-data/swimming.
· Low back, neck, sciatic pain · Work related injuries · Post surgery treatment and rehabilitation · All sports injuries and soft tissue strains · Joint sprains and strains, such as tennis
elbow, shoulder and knee problems.
· ACC Accredited - You don’t need
48 South Tce, Darfield 7510 Ph (03) 318 8744 office@darfieldphysio.co.nz
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www.spiderban.com ‘Owned and operated in Darfield since 2008’
SPIDERS & WHITE TAILS ANTS l FLIES l FLEAS CARPET BEATLES l SILVERFISH
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Wishing all of our customers, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!! Spiderban NC Ltd, will be closed 25 - 27 Dec ‘25 & 1 - 2 Jan ‘26. We look forward to helping you with your pest control needs in the New Year. Take Care.... Regards - Brian, Rose, & the Spiderban NC Ltd Team.
Anna Manson and Leanne Johnson of Springfield – the pair raised $2800 from entry admission and raffles to go towards helping young women diagnosed with cancer.
How to Spot AI-Generated Content
AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s everywhere. From social media to news and entertainment, AI-generated content is becoming harder to spot. Knowing the warning signs can help you avoid being misled. · AI-generated images often look too perfect. Lighting may seem overly even, surfaces can appear glossy, and fine details often give things away. Watch for distorted backgrounds, garbled text or numbers, and people with extra or misplaced hands or limbs, a common AI giveaway. · AI-generated videos can look slick but unnatural. Clothing colours may change between shots, facial movements can feel off, and body posture may appear awkward. Blurred mouths or audio that doesn’t quite sync with speech are strong warning signs. With newer tools like Google’s Veo 3, these videos are getting more convincing, so if something looks unbelievable or too good to be true, stay sceptical. · AI-generated audio is increasingly used in scams. Voices may sound robotic, overly polished, or lack natural background noise. If a call or voice message feels off, pause and verify. Creating a family “safeword” can add extra protection.
For help spotting scams or AI-generated content, call the Geeks on 0800 424 335.
Ambulance, Fire, Police: Call 111 Darfield & West Melton Medical Centre: Ph 03 318 8511. Check holiday hours online at thedoctors.co.nz/darfieldmedical-centre Ka Ora Telecare: 0800 252 672 - kaora.co.nz Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Samaritans: 0800 726 666 Healthline: 0800 611 116
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ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & KINDERGARTENS South Terrace, Darfield
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE:
Closing Wednesday 24th December 2025, 3pm Re-open Monday 5th January 2026
Thank you to all our past and present families for your support! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holidays.
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After 42 years in Darfield, ski hire shop Gnomes is on the move. From left: Directors Leith Rhodes, Ally Kerr, and Andrew Bellanti are looking forward to shifting their business into the city in 2026.
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Some of the Bayleys Real Estate team with the ‘Guess the Weight of the Pig” winners. (L-r): Caleb Tod, Lisa Mohi, Murray Smith, Jo Draper, Craig Blackburn, Adrienne Goodeve, Jo McIntosh and Millie Adams.
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Stay safe & all the best for the festive season. Have fun with family & friends.
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– Providing you with quality advice for Mortgages Refinancing & Re-fixing Loans, Mortgage Protection, Life/Trauma, Income Protection & Health Insurance
Phone: 03 3477 205 Mobile: 0275 391 006 Email: ginny.gmi@gmail.com Web: www.gmi.net.nz
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Pippa Dalley, Tara Marshall and Freya Tymons-Bell.
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From our family to yours…. Wishing you a Xmas & Safe & Prosperous New Year!
Make sure you contact us in 2026 for all your earthwork and hard landscaping requirements. - From Gemma, Ashton, Reuben & Blake.
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Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Thanks for your support during 2025!
CHRISTMAS HOURS: · · CLOSED: 24th December 2025 from 1pm · · OPEN:
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Over 35 years of contract fencing in the greater Canterbury area All stock fencing | post driving | yards | post & rail fencing Farm | Subdivision | Lifestyle blocks | Security fencing
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Ph 03 312 4747 | Mob: 027 312 4747 Closing Fri 19th Dec Reopen Thurs 8th Jan 2026 Thanks to all our clients - wishing you a great fes ve season.
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Tracy Mangels (DHS Careers Support), William, Rachel McKellar (DHS Careers Support and, Jonte at Southern Screenworks.
Rachel McKellar (DHS Careers Support), Seth (student), Tracy Mangels (DHS Careers Support and, Scott at Michell Bros Sawmill.
WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM
Friday 19th December, 12noon and will re-open Monday 12th January 2026, 7am
Olympic ambassador Aaron Orangi (Darfield Pharmacy), with his full-size bobsleigh, spoke to U3A about his time competing in the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, in February 2006.
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Kieran Heenan kph@meareswilliams.co.nz Anita Molloy-Roberts am@meareswilliams.co.nz W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz T: (03) 374 2547 Offices located at: Rolleston - 80A Rolleston Ave
Lincoln - 43 Gerald Street Christchurch - 225 Papanui Rd
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Full Senders Grade Winners: (L-r): James Hunt (Organiser and competitor), Scott McIntosh (3rd), Nic Mochan (1st) and Joe McCambridge (2nd).
Gymnatics Trophy Winners Back Row (left to right): Isla M, Jessie R, Sofia B, Kallie F, Matilda R, Zoey P. Front Row (left to right): Charli V, Lily P, Lyna D, Kiara M, Arabella C.
Trampoline Trophy Winners (L-r): Finn A and Emily S. ·
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Catering for all your on-farm slaughtering
· Qualified Butcher/Operator · MAF Listed
· No Job too Small · Carcass Delivered to Butcher of Your Choice
Pete Blanken Phone 03 318 8894 Mob 027 692 2340
Merry Christmas!
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Mike Wilson - Owner Operator Ph: 027 2929 460 E: centralcanterburyspraying@gmail.com
ST JOHN Youth Cadets. Wednesday. 5:30-6:30pm for 5-10 year olds. 6:30-8pm for Year 7-13. 4 Bray St, Darfield.
MALVERN TENNIS MASTERS RESULTS
Malvern Vs Mid Canterbury 14 Dec 2025 Men’s Doubles D Ashton & S Kingston L G Rogers & P Marsh L A Drewitt & A Dalzell L R Williams & R Watson W Women’s Doubles A Truscott & H Robinson L J Marston & J Edwards L M Reid & L O'Brien W A Dalzell & B Frew W Mixed Doubles Kingston & Marston W Dalzell & Dalzell W Williams & Frew W Mid Canterbury winning 10-6.
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28 Nov - 27 Jan Te Huanui Summer Market Te Huanui Art Gallery 17-19 Dec 3pm Santa’s Grotto Darfield Jail, Sth Terrace Darfield 18 Dec 5pm Late Night Summer Market Te Huanui Art Gallery 19 Dec 11am Break Up Day Party Thirsty Acres, Kirwee 19 Dec—12 Jan Malvern News Office Closed for Christmas and New Year Holiday 20 Dec 9:30am Darfield Santa Parade 2025 Darfield Township 25 Dec 8:30am MCP Christmas Day Service Greendale Methodist Church 28 Dec 9:30am Aunty Lyn’s Final Service Trinity Church, Darfield 6-11 Jan Methven Summer School Entries Open Now 11 Jan 9:30am Tennis Malvern Masters Social Tournament Kirwee Tennis Club 12 Jan 10am Deadline Malvern News - Editorial Deadline - news@malvernnews.co.nz 13 Jan 9:30-12:30 Weekly Malvern Cancer Support Clinic Darfield Library 13 Jan 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline - info@malvernnews.co.nz 14 Jan 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Darfield Library 25 Jan 9:30am Farwell Service For Aunty Lyn Trinty Church, Darfield 26 Jan DHS Jubilee Registrations Close Today 1-3 Feb Creative Kiwi Travel - Super Sounds Slip Away Trip 27 Feb - 1 Mar Darfield High School 75th Jubilee Darfield High School 17 - 24 Mar Creative Kiwi Travel - Chatham Islands Trip
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ARE your accounts taking up CARPET/Window Cleaning. valuable time you’d rather Thorough job, good price, spend growing your business q u i c k d r y i n g . H i g h l y or with your family? Let the r e co m m en d e d . P h o n e/ team at Sterling Accountants text Robert anytime on handle your accounting and 027 299 9599. tax compliance—right here on your doorstep. Call Ann-Maree at Malvern Business Hub: 021 215 0981.
CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $90 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message. 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 on 021 939 113.
Darfield Life Church
SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 2025
MEADOW hay. Small bales. THREE bedroom house located Baled last week. $10 each. between Rolleston and Phone 027 348 1190. Darfield. One bathroom, one toilet, two car garage. No dogs. Available now. $500pw. Phone 027 204 9248.
At 10:30am
17 North Terrace, Darfield
ARE you in need of a refinance, first home loan, buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal 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 GENERAL garden maintenance to you. in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting. Kane 027 467 6613.
CATS on Courtenay
Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting. · Close proximity to all main centres. ·
General Painting & Property Repairs
Phone: 027 433 3564
www.catsoncourtenay.nz
Gib Stopping l Wallpapering
Check us out on Facebook! ‘CATS ON COURTENAY’
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.
Pine, OM Pine, Oregon, Macro, and Bluegum A delivery fee will apply.
UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please Ph. Udi Aale 021 074 2075.
R K FIREWOOD
www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz
Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.
TRY THE HOT MIX! E pos available.
Ph Rini 027 451 7300
Contact Dave on 021 142 0567 or email: pearsondavid106@gmail.com
Ph: 03 312 4637 (evenings only) or 021 260 4520
Supplying wood for this Season!
All top quality, clean wood.
OVER 40 years experience!
4m.
LEASE land wanted. Selwyn area suitable for cattle grazing. All sizes consider. Please phone Reg 027 567 0720.
‘For all your decorating needs’
Micky Conway
Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on
021 125 1613
conwaydecor@hotmail.com
FULLY INSURED
SPIDERBAN NC LTD Darfield owned and operated since 2008. Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements!
0800 667 778
TENDERS, quotes, budgets, increased costs, variations, progress claims, final claims, dispute resolutions. Call Steve - 0212 644 082.
EMERALD FARM Native plants, WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap locally sourced. Lots of Ltd. Buying cars & farm varieties. Call and see if we machinery. Specialising in have what you need. Phone farm clean-ups. Best prices Annie 027 370 2067. Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712. ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, MOBILE mould & silicone sealing. SHEEP General repairs. Ph 03 347 SHEARING 6702 or 021 030 2835. FENCING Contractor has position fulltime position available on local farms and station work, some experience preferred. Ph 021 640 748.
CRUTCHING TRAILERS Triple, Double, Single
Call Shaun Adams
021 204 1274
david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email
03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz
PO Box 26 kirwee
we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.
Administrator—Finance We are currently looking to employ an Administrator to assist with finance. Duties include: Student finance and payment reconciliation · Kindo setup and reconciliation · Assist with asset reconciliation · Deputising for Executive Officer · Processing supplier invoices and preparation of payment batches · Banking · Stationery orders · Shared reception and telephone duties · Bus audit compliance ·
Previous experience with Xero, student management systems and advanced First Aid skills would be an advantage. A willingness to assist where needed is essential. This is a part time position approximately 37.5 hours per week (negotiable). This position will also require hours to be worked during school term breaks.
COUNTRY TOUCH
WINDOW CLEANING Friendly, reliable experienced.
West Melton, Kirwee & surrounding areas
Ph: 021 025 19197
ü Retrofit Double glazing ü Frameless showers ü Repairs ü Mirrors ü Splashbacks ü Pet doors and more
Thank you all for your support this year! We hope you have a happy and safe holiday!
From the team at
Applications close on Monday 19 January 2026 at 9am An application pack is available by email from: trish@darfield.school.nz Human Resources Coordinator Darfield High School Tel: 03 318-8411
www.hunterglass.co.nz
03 318 3003
Closed 22 Dec—19 Jan
TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 342 5885.
LOCATED IN HORORATA We buy: Dead cars · End of life cars · Scrap cars · Old farm vehicles
MALVERN COMPUTERS
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Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance All major brands
M erry C hristmas
We thank you for your support in the past year and hope that you have a great holiday season and a happy New Year. Closed Statutory Days only
Jon Lawrence Mob: 027 688 9103
Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote
P: 021 387 750 E: nigel@malvernair.co.nz
Cars l Vans l Trucks Utes l 4WD’s l SUV’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
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)
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas & a safe, happy New Year. Best wishes for 2026!
25 years serving the Selwyn Community
NATHAN & THE TEAM WOULD LIKE TO WISH OUR CLIENTS & CONTRACTORS A MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thank you for all the support throughout 2025!
Enjoy a safe and happy Christmas with your family
Daily On Site Sales & Servicing
Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996! · Ovens Machines · Cooktops · Dryers · Washing Machine · Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w. · Washing
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Closed Stat Days Only
Merry Christmas
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TINT-A-WINDOW
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
0800 486 532
On Christmas Eve, a kid sits on Santa’s lap and says, “For Christmas, I want a dragon.” Santa laughs. “Be realistic, kiddo. I can’t get you a dragon.” The kid thinks, then says, “Okay. I want my room to always be clean without me ever having to do anything.” Santa stares at him. “What colour dragon do you want?” Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems · Gas and wood fire installation · IQP in backflow prevention
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DARFIELD BASED
Merry Xmas from the team at Plains Plumbing, Gas & Drainage
A kid wakes up on Christmas morning, runs to the tree, and sees a half-eaten cookie and a note. The note reads: “Thanks for the snack! P.S. Your dad needs to stop trying to ‘help’ me wrap. His tape skills are… creative. – Santa.” The kid looks at the oddly shaped presents, some held together with excessive tape and string. He then looks at his dad, who is pretending to be asleep on the couch. The kid whispers, “Dad, Santa said your wrapping skills are creative.” Dad opens one eye. “He did? See? He appreciates my unique style!” The kid shakes his head. “No, Dad. I think he meant it like when Mom says your cooking is ‘umm interesting.’”