Issue 818 Thursday 16th November 2017

Inside this issue: Mason’s Drapery - New Loca+on

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Prebbleton Market

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Responsible Business Awards

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Fun At The Library

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Rewi Alley 120th Anniversary

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ISSUE 818 Thursday 16th November 2017

Sister City Opportuni+es 5 West Melton School Update

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Darfield Police Report

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Council Decisions

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Get Crea+ve

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Le<ers To The Editors

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Hororata Highland Games 10-11 cont…

Pets Days

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Computer Corner

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Darfield Gun Club

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Sports

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Public No+ces

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Dates To Remember

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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The seventh annual Hororata Highland Games has again seen this rural community stage a suburb event enjoyed by over 10,000 people. The event saw twelve Pipe Bands, over one hundred Highland Dancers (officially the biggest one day competition in New Zealand), 58 solo pipers and drummers, eighteen wool spinners, 140 tuggers, 68 Junior Warriors, six shooters and twenty heavy athletes competing.

The weather was moody in the morning, keeping to the Scottish theme with a short period of rain, but right on queue at 11am, as the crowd stilled for an Armistice Day remembrance, the clouds parted and the sun shone through. The Malvern Schools combined Kapa Haka group then welcomed Chieftain and Selwyn MP Hon Amy Adams with a stirring performance.

Chieftain Amy spoke of how she has attended every Hororata

Highland Games since its inception. It is one event she really looks forward to because of the community spirit which can be felt from the minute the Domain is reached. In her heartfelt speech, she commented, “how this amazing community pulled together and rebuilt after the life-changing earthquakes, and right from the start, the Games have been spectacular.” Amy congratulated the Games’ committee and the community on another highly professional and well-organised event.

The Gough CAT Oceania Heavyweight Championship was won by New Zealander, Jono MacFarlane, MacFarlane who also broke a field record tossing the 56lb weight over a 15.5 foot bar.

Ashburton's Craig Manson came second in his first time in this division. Third was Australian Scott Martin.

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The last weekend in October was a hectic one for the owner of Mason’s Drapery, ably assisted by her family and friends. Rosalie Mason, Mason the business owner, was faced with packing and relocating her extensive stock and heading to new premises alongside Red Chillies Indian food in the Horndon Mews block of shops on McMillan Street, Darfield (old Library).

Mason’s Drapery has been in business for ten years and was previously located alongside the Four Square supermarket on Darfield’s main street, but was required to vacate these premises to allow for building development on the site. It was a hectic month for Rosalie knowing she had until the end of October to vacate, while still endeavouring to offer the same high standard of customer service, but readying things for the move in the background.

However it was business as usual at 9am on the Monday morning!

While the new premises require a little bit of creativity and strategic planning to best display her extensive stock (Mason’s now has a smaller

floor meterage than that previously occupied), Rosalie is enjoying the modern, new space decorated in neutral tones. She is planning the construction of further display shelving which will allow her to finally unpack the last of her stock.

“We have a new wool stand and it’s positively bursting with colour,” Rosalie commented.

“There are many knitters already in the community and the craft is steadily gaining in popularity, so this should

The fifth annual Prebbleton Crafts and More Market will be held on Saturday, November 25th at the Prebbleton Hall,

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definitely be of interest to them all. We still offer the same services as before, including continuing to be an agent for Maxwell Drycleaners.

“Our new signage and advertising material is currently being designed and a Facebook page will also soon be up and running,” Rosalie added.

There’s plenty of easy drive-up car-parking at the new location and Rosalie looks forward to welcoming her customers both old and new.

Cra s of all types!

do’ for everyone looking to buy gifts for Christmas or any occasion, or even gifts for themselves.

There will be a wide variety of craft items for sale including embroidery, quilting, dolls clothing, wooden toys, soaps and candl es, chocolate bouquets, Christmas crackers, Christmas baked goodies, plants, jewellery, art works, children’s clothing and much, much more.

As well as all of the craft stalls there will also be a coffee cart, food stalls and a gelato van.

The gelato is described as a frozen treat; Dolce Vita in a cone! With less fat and sugar than ice cream but with lots more flavour, a gelato is the guilt free exotic treat.

Prebbleton Heritage will once again have food, tea and coffee in the supper room of the hall, which provides visitors a chance to take time out from all the busy shopping and enjoy a cuppa and a tasty nibble.

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A selection of the Gold certificate winners: Kerri Booth (Polkadotcom), Clare Clatworthy (Darfield Preschool & Nursery), James Morris (Darfield High School), Lydia Gliddon (The Fat Beagle Café), Bronwen Seaward (Darfield Hair Boutique), Amanda Wyatt (Lovely Bubby), Ceri Foote (Annabel’s Educare).

The Awards Evening for Lincoln Envirotown’s Responsible Business Awards was held on Friday, November 3rd in the Rolleston Community Lounge. In previous years these Awards have been conducted in different areas of Selwyn, but for the first time businesses from the whole District came together to receive recognition for the excellent sustainable and community initiatives that so many are implementing.

The proceedings were greatly enhanced by two excellent presentations; James McDonald from Yealands Wineries (who had kindly sponsored some of the refreshments) gave an insight into the myriad of steps that they have taken to become a sustainable enterprise that wins Worldwide Awards. It was reported there were hurdles along the way; the attempt to use Guinea Pigs to be the nonfuel- burning ‘mowers’ were met with glee by the local hawk population, and they had to be replaced with miniature sheep imported at great expense.

Martin and Lisa Bennett from

the Laboratory Lincoln (also providers of some liquid refreshment) gave a fascinating account of how they had built their establishment using materials from buildings condemned by the Earthquake.

Rangi Ruru school staircases and the ex-Hororata Pub bar are all now part of The Laboratory.

A new feature of these Awards was the introduction of a special ‘educators’ award. The BHU Organics Trust donated a trophy for this strongly contested category. The Award was narrowly taken by the Lincoln University Pre- School.

Another new award was an overall Selwyn Award. Again competition was close with Lincoln Hospitality Ltd Catering coming away with this year’s trophy.

Other Trophies awarded on the night were: The Malvern Trophy – jointly to Challenge Darfield and The Fat Beagle Cafe The Lincoln TrophyTrophy jointly to Lincoln Catering and New World The Ellesmere Trophy - Leeston Pharmacy The Prebbleton Trophy - Mark’s Automotive The Tai Tapu Trophy - Challenge Taitapu.

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The new Selwyn District Libraries trial hours have begun and exciting family-friendly activities are planned for every Saturday at all four libraries.

Libraries Manager Vicki Carlyon said the extended Saturday hours mean programmes and activities will be available in the weekends as well as during the week.

“We wanted to provide a range of fun and interesting activities for everyone to enjoy on their Saturday afternoons. There’s something for all ages on offer,” she added.

The ‘Time for Fun’ activities will differ each week between the four libraries. Most events are for all ages, including for adults, but children younger than eight years old will require active adult supervision.

There’s a wide range of events including Lego®, Christmas crafts, giant colouring in, board games, BeeBots, tech sessions, Storytime and Rhymetimes.

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Rewi Alley A celebration to commemorate Rewi Alley’s 120th anniversary is to be held on Saturday, December 2nd at Springfield.

Firstly at the memorial to celebrate his life, followed by refreshments in the Tawera Hall.

Rewi Alley was born in Springfield on December 2nd, 1897 and a major project in 1997 for the centenary of his

birth was the memorial, park and display in the township.

Rewi contributed perhaps more than any other foreigner to the Chinese revolution. He was the founder and inspiration for the New Zealand China Friendship Society, dedicating sixty years of his life to his adopted country, while remaining a New Zealander at heart. Rewi

organised thousands of industrial co-operatives during the war against Japan. He also pioneered technical training schools.

He founded the Shandan Bailie School in 1944 in the Gansu Province on the Silk Route.

As Rewi affected the lives of many thousands in China, he is highly revered there. Rewi was friends with high level government officials in China (there is a photo in existence of him shaking hands with Chairman Mao) and it is this relationship that brings about the rapport between the two countries. Also due to his efforts there is a New Zealand-China free trade agreement.

Delegations from China are to attend the commemorations.

To find out more or to RSVP for attendance - see the advertisement in this issue.

The Rewi Alley memorial in Springfield.

Selwyn District Council and the Malvern Community Board are encouraging residents to get involved in sister cities projects over the coming year - including the Rewi Alley celebrations in Springfield in December and visits to China, Japan and Indonesia in 2018.

Selwyn has five international sister city relationships with opportunities for Selwyn residents to be involved in China, Japan, Indonesia and the USA. Sister City Committee Chair Allison Rosanowski said as part of the relationship with Shandan in Gansu Province, China, a celebration is planned at Springfield in December, to mark the 120th anniversary of Rewi Alley’s birth.

“We’re delighted to be welcoming more than eighty guests from China, including six from our sister city, at the celebration,” she said.

“Rewi Alley was born in Springfield but spent most of his life in China and is revered by the Chinese for his work in establishing schools and cooperatives to improve the lives of ordinary people”.

The commemorative event will be held at the Rewi Alley Memorial in Springfield on Saturday, December 2nd - see

the advertisement in this issue for full details.

All Selwyn sister city groups travel at their own expense and usually host incoming groups.

Sister city trips give participants a different experience from tourist travel as there are opportunities to really interact with local people. All trips are limited to adults aged eighteen years and older. An information evening will be held in early 2018.

Selwyn District Council Library Customer Service Officer Charlotte Wilson travelled to Shandan, China in 2016, one of Selwyn’s five international sister cities.

120th Anniversary Commemorations

Saturday 2nd December 2017 At Springfield A celebration to commemorate Rewi Alley’s 120th Anniversary is to be held on Saturday 2 December 2017 at the Rewi Alley Memorial in Springfield at 2pm followed by refreshments in the Tawera Hall.

Please advise attendee numbers by 22nd November to Bernadette Ryan bernadette.ryan@selwyn.govt.nz

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NUTS & BOLTS OF PURCHASING PURCHASING AN EXISTING HOME FOR $385,000 Under the current rules from the Reserve Bank, you will require a 20% deposit to make this purchase: Purchase Price $375,000 Deposit Required $75,000 This deposit may be sourced from a variety of places. Most banks prefer you to have at least 5% genuine savings of your own. However there are exceptions so don’t let that put you off applying!

If you and/or your partner have been in Kiwi Saver for three or more years, you may be eligible to withdraw all of yours and your employer’s contributions. You could also be eligible for Home Start, and the criteria for this is available on the Housing NZ Website.

Family may also be able to assist you with this deposit, either by a cash gifting or by using the equity in their own property or investment to give security to your deposit. The latter does not require a monetary contribution and can be a very easy way to help. They will need to consult with their solicitor, and it will also impact on their own ability to borrow.

So…. Purchase $375,000 less deposit of $75,000 leaves a $300,000 mortgage for you to service. $300,000 over 30 years @ 6% (approx. rate 5 year fixed) repayments $414 per week.

At this point it is important to do a realistic budget to see just how much you will have left at the end of the week to pay your loan.

Remember to factor in insurance and rates! You can drop rent out of the equation and perhaps you may save on vehicle running costs if the purchase is closer to your work.

West Melton Primary School’s students in the Intermediate years have recently had an amazing week in Wellington as part of their biennial Wellington Camp Trip. The Year’s 7 and 8 pupils have spent the last twenty four months fundraising for this week long camp. The excitement of flying on a plane, visiting a city, especially the Capital city, visiting Parliament, the Reserve Bank, the Carter Observatory plus much more,

gave the learners a wider outlook of New Zealand. But, it was reported, there were also plenty of fun activities to participate in with one day spent biking the twenty kilometre Rimutaka Rail Trail, before having a swim in the Hutt River.

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Over recent weeks Police have received reports of vandalism to water irrigation systems on local agricultural farms aligned to the Central Plains Waterways scheme. Police ask farmers to record the registration numbers of vehicles acting suspiciously and also for landholders to consider installing ‘Trail Cams’ around their valuable irrigation assets. Over recent years local landowners and Police have had some great results with identifying and apprehending offenders photographed on trail cams when committing criminal offences in our district. One recent case that comes to mind is of a transient male committing offences across the South Island who was captured

locally, on a trail cam, stealing fuel from a work site. This man is now serving 3½ years in prison. Indeed our district and the South Island is now safer with this man’s opportunity to offend halted.

Over recent weeks local Darfield Police have started receiving some poaching complaints again (hunting on property without the authority of the landowner). Before going hunting always gain the express permission from the landowner of the property or the land where you intend to hunt.

Hunting permits for DOC Estates can be obtained online.

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Country Station was later positively identified and located near the top of the South Island. This man was charged with hunting on property without authority, convicted in the courts and sentenced to 300 hours community work.

The message is, if you do not have the consent of the landowner to hunt on their property, stay off it!

Over summer in particular, local police will be patrolling our roads late at night, and in the early hours, to keep the local community safe and reduce the incidence of, and to apprehend, drunk drivers. The message is if you are out socialising and consuming alcohol, ensure that you have a sober driver to get you safely home. Our local drinking establishments all have courtesy vans, make good use of these.

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Selwyn District Council met at Rolleston on Wednesday, November 8th; decisions included the following: Draft Cemetery Bylaw: The Council has approved a Draft Cemetery Bylaw for public consultation. The draft bylaw, which updates the existing 2011 bylaw, regulates the use and manag em ent of Council cemeteries, and provides guidance for the public on information such as the purchase of plots, provisions for interments, requirements for placing memorials and keeping graves in order. The Council maintains nineteen cemeteries throughout the district. The proposed bylaw is largely based on the existing 2011 bylaw, but includes some changes to ensure legislative compliance, to provide for the comfort and wellbeing of visitors, and to reflect current community needs. Consultation will be open until December 11th, with hearings to be held in February 2018.

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Closure of water races: The closure of five lengths of water race totalling approximately 7.4km in the Malvern scheme has been approved. The proposed closure was initiated by property owners and approval follows consultation with stakeholders including Department of Conservation, Fish and Game, Environment Canterbury, Ngai Tahu and Te Taumutu Runanga. The closure affects a total of eight properties and all supported the closure.

Extension to Edendale water supply area: Approval was granted to extend the Edendale water supply area and amalgamate it with adjoining supplies including West Melton. The Edendale supply was recently upgraded to provide greater capacity, along with UV treatment.

Amalgamating with adjoining

supplies will allow the benefits of these improvements to be shared more widely in the local community, providing a higher level of service and greater security of supply. Households on the scheme were consulted about the proposal, with 73% of those who responded supporting the extension.

Council continues Sister Cities support: Selwyn District Council has reconfirmed its support for its five sister city relationships, with Akitakata, Japan; Shandan, China; Coventry, USA; Toraja, Indonesia; and Yubetsu, Japan, which is managed by the Malvern Community Board. The Council’s sister city committee presented its report on activities during 2016/17 which included a Darfield High School visit to Akitakata, hosting of a student group from Yubetsu, and visit to Shandan and Toraja.

Activities proposed in 2017/18 include Rewi Alley celebrations in Springfield next month, a visit from Akitakata, a student group visit from Yubetsu, and education exchanges with Toraja. All Selwyn sister city groups travel at their own expense.

Full details and reports are available in the Council meeting agenda at: www.selwyn.govt.nz

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Community-based groups and individuals can apply now for funding for their next project through the Creative Communities New Zealand Scheme.

The Creative Communities Scheme is administered by Selwyn District Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand and

supports local arts and cultural activities.

Selwyn District Arts Coordinator Becca Bouffandeau encourages all kinds of groups or individuals to consider applying for funding.

“If you’ve got an idea for a creative, community project then I’d really like to

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To the Editors: Once again someone has found a better use for the Darfield War Memorial Monument Flag than flying at the monument. To whoever took it, I hope that every time you look at it, the little voice in the back of your brain gives you a really big kick up the rear. Returning the flag would be very much appreciated.

Ian Evans - Hororata Malvern RSA To the Editors:

On recent walks around Darfield reserves and parks it has been really sad to see so many trees and shrubs vandalised. Today it was four young native trees snapped off almost at the base, this was between the playground and railway. Previously I have seen branches broken and one young tree pushed out of the ground.

This was NOT damage caused by the wind - something confirmed by the groundsman we spoke to also.

Whoever thinks this is fun and something to fill in time please consider not only the cost of replacement, but the effort of the Council and locals put in to keep our town an attractive place for visitors and locals alike.

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encourage you to apply to this fund. If you need any support or advice about how it works then I’d be happy to help,” she said.

Projects or activities must encourage community involvement, support arts and cultural, or enable young people to actively participate in the arts.

In the past, Creative Communities funding has supported projects and activities in Selwyn such as exhibitions, productions, concerts, festivals, workshops and presentations that offer opportunities for community involvement in the arts.

Three Selwyn groups received funding in the last round.

Lincoln Patchwork and Quilters furthered creative fabric activities for local residents by establishing a local group.

Lincoln Light Party Committee held the Lincoln Light Party 2017, a local festival for children and their families to attend. MCAC Performing Arts Committee received funding towards the production Love, Loss & Café Operana.

Selwyn has four Creative Communities funding rounds each year in May, August, November and February towards community-based arts or cultural projects.

The closing date for this round of funding is Friday, 24 November 24th; for funding application forms, visit www.selwyn.govt.nz

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Farm plan ngs on the Canterbury Plains or high country are my specialty.

Bring your plans or photos to me, or I can come to you.

PLANT SUPPLY FROM $2.55 plus GST PER PLANT, THAT MEANS $2.85 plus GST PER SQUARE METRE For advice on the RIGHT PLANTS in the RIGHT PLACE at the RIGHT PRICE call Dave Sligh at Hororata Nurseries

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•

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• Experienced operators,

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Woudenberg Contracting The complete small baling service Conven onal hay baling • Conven onal/small bale wrapping.

Benefits of doing baleage vs standard hay: • 2-3 +mes the nutri+onal value per bale vs tradi+onal hay • Can be baled in 2-3 days minimizing loss of quality due to unfavourable weather condi+ons • No more handling required, we do the full job including stacking • S ll have all the benefits of an easy to handle small sized bale • Can be opened and fed in slabs to prevent spoilage.

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Phone: 027 771 6653 Email: y.woudenberg@gmail.com www.facebook.com/woudenbergcontrac ng

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•Residential Residential •Free Free no obligation quotes •Subdivisions Subdivisions •All All work guaranteed •Dairy Dairy conversions •Over Over 20 years experience in this district •Lifestyle Lifestyle blocks

Ph/Fax: 03 318 8838 Mobile: 027 221 9874 Email: davidstevensoncontracting@gmail.com

Killing Fees Processing • Cattle Beast $100 • Cattle - $1.25 per kg (vac pac) (other beef packaging/ pricing options • Deer (venison) $50 available) • Pigs $55 • Sheep from $20 • Venison - $1.50 per kg • Pigs - $1.00 per kg ALL PRICES - $15.00 per roll of bacon EXCLUDE GST - $15.00 per leg of ham or - $20.00 pressed & sliced & ALL PRICES • Sheep - from $20 each INCLUDE • Sausages - $3.60 per kg PACKAGING • Saveloys - $4.00 per kg • Patties - $3.20 per kg Registered Home • Salami - $8.50 per kg Kill Operator

...continued from front page.

The women's Gough CAT Amateur Championship was won by Julie Stechman and the men’s was taken out by David Jackways both also from New Zealand.

The festival surrounding the competitions was enjoyed by all. 1000's of people took on the 'Have A Go' challenges and were entertained with numerous performances around the grounds in amongst the stalls. Steve McDonald, McDonald who has performed at highland games around the world, said, “Hororata Highland Games are one of the best I have ever attended”.

All this simply would not be possible without the more than 200 volunteers, competitors, partners, stall holders, suppliers and of course the visitors.

“The Hororata Community Trust thanks, everyone who makes our Games truly spe cial,” said T rust executive officer Cindy Driscoll.

Driscoll “Next year's event is to be held on November 10th 2018.”

A full list of results is available at: www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz

Hororata Primary School’s Junior Warriors took out all three top places in the competition.

Chieftain Amy Adams with Charlie Blackburn, George Daly, Seth Hopkins and Joe Cookson with Dan, a heavy sports competitor.

Tom McElrea presents the winner’s trophy to Ryan who was victorious in the pie eating competition.

The tug o’ war was a popular event, with many trying their hand at it.

Back Left is the winning team ‘Bossman’ - with local Murhy Kupe at the front.

The team was made up of some of the Christchurch Boys High1st XV Rugby Team.

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This is our ninth season of plan ng beet.

We are opera ng two planters this year.

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Limited • Excavators • • • • • •

Tom McElrea, Chieftain Amy Adams and Bruce Nell.

Reuben Mannering participating in the Junior Warriors’ events.

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For a quality job phone Nathan on 022 044 7173

Specialists in all Alloy Welding and Fabrication - Alloy ute canopies and boxes - Alloy boat repairs and alterations

Providing quality on-farm cultivation and drilling services from the main divide to the big smoke

Full service from start to finish Ploughing ● Subsoiling ● Power Harrowing Discing ● Maxitilling ● Rolling ● Levelling Conventional Drilling ● Roller Drilling ● Direct Drilling ● Mowing ● Drilling with Fertiliser David Buckley 027 659 6596 Sean Buckley 027 466 7739 Office: 03 317 9522 ruralfields@xtra.co.nz www.ruralfields.co.nz

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For all your small excava"on requirements • Site & Garden Clearance • Lawn Construc+on (Small & Large) • Driveways

• Hole boring (200 – 600) • Sheep & Ca<le Yard Clean Outs • Shingle Supplies

Give Neil a call on 022 451 7207 or email neiljudith@xtra.co.nz

Nothing’s a Problem!

Pet Days continue to feature in primary schools around the district, with pupils enjoying the opportunity to bring their much loved animals to school and showcase not only their pets but also their knowledge about them.

On Friday, November 10th it was Hororata Primary School and Kirwee Model School’s annual pet days.

There were plenty of animals on display at both venues for all to see and beaming children displaying their pride and love for their pets.

At Kirwee each category was judged and the winners received a ribbon for first, second or third placings. As part of education outside the classroom, pupils also learned about border security, fire safety, and first aid awareness.

A Conservation Education Officer from Willowbank bought a display of small animals, including a tuatara to the

School Middle with a learn issues.

which provided the Learning Group pupils great opportunity to about conservation Kirwee Model School

Dads also got amongst things and baked an amazing assortment of cakes which were auctioned off at the end of the day.

Kirwee Model School student, Addison, brought along her pet lamb to this year’s pet day.

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Kelvin Kimber Specialists in a range of farm, lifestyle buildings and steel sheds from garages to 25mt Clearspan 18 Piako Drive R.D. 1 Darfield 7571 Canterbury

Phone: 03 318 7342 Fax: 03 318 7347 Mobile: 0274 383 572 kelvink@xtra.co.nz

Trinity Wright (Year1) from Hororata Primary School, is worn out after a busy morning at pet day.

Indi Hobson (new entrant) with her lamb.

Indie comes from a long line of family members who have attended Hororata School - definitely her dad and granddad, who commented that attending pet day brought back a lot of memories.

Homekill Processing Service Top quality, honest, reliable service - phone now to make a booking Tel 03-317-9497 â&#x20AC;˘ Mob 027 355 0451 www.greendalebutchery.co.nz

Darrell Martin - Owner/Operator | 021 343 814

Water Race Cleaning Site Clearing On Site TopTop-Soil Screening Sam from Kirwee Model School gives his dog Carter, a huge cuddle at pet day.

14 Tonne Wheel Excavator

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“What a day for shooting, gale force nor-wester and continental target events. Just what the attendees wanted......NOT,” said a Darfield Gun Club spokesperson.

Despite the adversity there were some who prospered in the conditions, however possibles were not the flavour of the day.

In the first twenty target match no possibles and just the four 19's out of 20. With the first round out of the way Heath Smith showed how it was done with the only possible of the day

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but with just two 19's to get close to round off the continental.

A very short shoot-off for the placings and a decision was made to take afternoon tea prior to the eighteen metre Triples to allow the wind to ease a bit. Sadly this didn’t happen!

On with the Triples and the wind again ruled almost completely.

Again no possibles with Duncan Jefferis prevailing to win the Trophy. “Hopefully the wind will blow out before next month’s shoot.”

Results.

A grade: 1: Heath Smith 2: Chris Meek 3: Warwick Hill B grade: 1: Robert Bampton 2: Peter Askey 3: Murray Robertson C grade: 1: Marcel Van Leeuwen 2: Stewart Askey 3: Colin McRae Junior: Ben Sharp Continental Cup: Heath Smith Perrin Cup (Triples): Duncan Jefferis

Harry Robertson, Arthur Oakley, Todd Thomas, Jack Robertson, Declan Kenure.

With the year winding down, the Gun Club is grateful for the support of their valued sponsors which enabled the school shooting programme to proceed.

Results: Point Score A grade: 1: Declan Kenure 36.75, 2: Todd Thomas 35, 3: Harry Robertson 25

B grade 1: Jack Robertson 26.2 2: Angus Pattie 25.5 3: Arthur Oakley 20.8 DTL A grade: 1: Harry Robertson 10+3/7ths, 2: Declan Kenure 8 +2/7ths, 3: Todd Thomas 7+1/2 B grade: 1: Arthur Oakley 10 2: Jack Robertson 6+2/3rds, 3: Angus Pattie 6+3/8ths

Overall A grade: 1: Declan Kenure 43 2: Todd Thomas 42.5 3: Harry Robertson 35+3/7ths B grade: 1: Jack Robertson 32+13/15ths 2: Arthur Oakley 30.38 3: Angus Pattie 26+7/8ths.

Summer is on its way, and Selwyn District Council wants to ensure properties connected to Council water supplies can enjoy good water service during the warmer time of year.

Murray Washington, Washington Selwyn District Council’s Asset Manager, said high rainfall during winter means the Council is in a good position to meet increased water demand during summer.

“There is no immediate need for mandatory water restrictions,” he added.

“However, we’re asking residents to consider changing their lawn irrigation timing to help keep the water networks stable. Water supplies are

placed under pressure during summer as many people decide to water their lawns and gardens at the same time.

“A few simple timing changes can go a long way towards ensuring that Council can continue to supply households with water over summer.”

Residents on Council water supplies are encouraged to water lawns between 9pm 6am (most recommended) or 9am - 4pm, as these are times when households use the least water. Avoid irrigating between 6 - 9am or 4 - 9pm.

It’s also important that residents check weather conditions before watering.

Watering lawns during the

middle of the day, during hot days or when a nor’ west wind is blowing results in a lot of water evaporating. Watering on a cooler overcast day is a better option as water has the opportunity to soak into lawns and gardens.

If demand for water increases over summer, water restrictions may be introduced requiring households to avoid watering lawns at specific times. Summer water restrictions are commonly used in New Zealand as a way to manage demand for water.

Results 11th November 2017 Men’s Three Fours:

Div 2

vs

Beckenham

Won 22 - 10 Lost 17 - 19 Lost 15 - 20 Men’s Two Fours:

Div 4

vs

Lincoln

Won 24 - 5 Lost 11 - 22 Ladies Fives: Wednesday 8th November 2017

Div 3

vs

Burnside

Won 20 - 5 Won 13 - 10 Ladies Rowntree Cup:

Div 2

vs

Won

20 - 12

Barrington

Results 11th November 2017 Match of the Day - Stableford 1st: D Gibbs 45 2nd: J Benn 43 3rd: M Overton 42 4th: M Scott 41 5th: B Nahkies 40 6th: S Black 40 7th: J Johnson 40 Nearest to the Pins: Pins #9: D Gibbs #13: G Gifkins #17: D McKay Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: D MacDonald Men: M Scott Longest Putt #18: #18 C Banks Two’s: Two’s D Gibbs, D MacDonald & D Rutter 9 Hole Best Nett: Nett B May 33 Captains Trophy Winner: Senior: W Watson Junior: G Gough

Thank you to all our sponsors

Results 7th November 2017 Match of the Day - Stableford Ladies: S Gilmour 39 Ladies L Palmer 37 J Helmore 36 Men: Men J Hicks 43 J Halkett 43 G Chambers 40 Longest Putt: G Chambers Putt Nearest the Pin: S Gilmour & R Parker Pin Results 10th November 2017 Match of the Day - Friday Scramble Men: J Halket 29 Men J Perkins 28 S Oliver 27 G Coom 27 A Sime 27 J Hicks 27 P McOscar 26 I Palmer 26 A Graeme 26 K Hughes 26 A Hogg 26 Ladies: T Hicks 24 P Reynolds 24 N Muir 23 Closest to Pins: Pins #6: A Hogg & A Green #11: A Sime Two’s: Two’s A Hogg Straight Drive: Drive P Reynolds Hard Luck: Luck C Thorne 17 & S Gilmour 17 Results 11th November 2017 Match of the Day - Par Best Gross: M Weatherley 80 Gross J Halkett 6 J Perkins 6 B Cleland 4 S Prendergast 4 R Parker 3 J Wilson 2 S Oliver 2 P Cardosi 2 Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: T Edwards #6: D Stone #11: S Prendergast #14: A Sime #17: D McCaughan

Results 11th November 2017 Match of the Day: Stableford I Beets 44 W McCullum 44 T Newell 43 W Fox 43 N Chase 42 L Steele 42 M Warwick 42 L Croy 41 K Campbell 41 B TeAwa 40 R Riki 40 D Frampton 40 P Robinson 40 M Newell 40 C Williams 40 Two’s: Two’s J McKenzie(2), C Williams, C Welch Nearest the Pins: #4: C Thompson #8: J McKenzie #15: N Chase #17: M Newell #11for 2: M Warwick Nett Eagle Hole #13: #13 I Beets & B TeAwa

COURTENAY A&P SHOW FEATURE Published: Friday 24th Nov Deadline: Thurs 16th Nov

Advert spaces are limited so book in now!!

Phone 03 318 7450 Fax 03 318 7451 Email info@malvernnews.co.nz Web www.malvernnews.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Sheffield Free Book Exchange Be at the Sheffield Hall on Sunday 19th Nov 12 - 3pm for the community book exchange!

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

UP COMING ROAD CLOSURES FOR CPW2 CONSTRUCTION

AGM Monday 27th Nov - 7:30 Coalgate Tavern

pm

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Upcoming Road Closures for 1 to 2 days: Boultons Road - between Kimberley and Tramway Rds Essendon Road - between Wards & Clintons Rds Upcoming Road Closures for about 1 month: Wards Road - between Essendon Rd & Charing Cross In the next few weeks there will be closures on Rockwood Road and Milnes Road for 2 to 3 days.

Road works will be ongoing around the district while we install our lateral pipes. Please watch for traffic management.

Please watch for signage. - Thank you for your pa"ence.

Email: CPW2@downer.co.nz | Phone: 0800 CPW TWO (279 896)

73 CONNECTION Collectables, giJs, occasional furniture.

Kirwee Model School

• • • • • •

GPS accurate farm mapping Irrigation and farm design and set out Hazard maps Colour whiteboards and planners DDT residue testing Methamphetamine testing of staff housing and rentals

Phone 03 308 6208 201 Smithfield Rd, Ashburton 7772 office@agconsulting.co.nz www.agconsulting.co.nz For competitive prices on mapping, whiteboards & planners contact: Gerard 027 433 9065 Terry 027 229 9993

Board of Trustees Casual Vacancy for an elected trustee A casual vacancy has occurred on the Board of Trustees for an elected parent representative.

The Board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If ten% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the Board to hold a by-election should write or send an e-mail to: Kirwee Model School Board of Trustees, PO Box 129, Kirwee 7543.

DATES TO REMEMBER 18th Nov

Darfield & Sheffield Pools Open Today

18th Nov

10:00am

Darfield/Malvern Menz Shed Open Day

McLaughlins Road, Darfield

19th Nov

10:00am

Crea+ve Fibre Open Day

Homebush Stables

19th Nov

10:00am

Café Hope

19th Nov

12:00pm Sheffield Free Book Exchange

Sheffield Hall

19th Nov

2:00pm

1 Halke< Street, Darfield

20th Nov

10:00am Early Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 24th November Issue

21st Nov

Opening of Newly Renovated Darfield Plunket Rooms

Sheffield Hall

Free Confident Driving Course for Mature Drivers

22nd Nov

10:00am

Methven High Country Fete

Methven Racecourse

22nd Nov

3:00pm

Haunui Trust AGM

Darfield Bap+st Church

Courtenay A&P Show on today

Kirwee Domain

25th Nov 25th Nov

10:00am

Prebbleton CraPs & More Market

Prebbleton Hall

25th Nov

2:30pm

Speed Shearing Compe++on at the Courtenay Show

Kirwee Domain

27th Nov

10:00am Early Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 1st December Issue

27th Nov

10:00am

Planning for the Unexpected Workshop

Selwyn District Council

27th Nov

5:00pm

Malvern Community Board Last Mee+ng of the Year

Lake Coleridge

27th Nov

7:30pm

Glenroy Collie Club AGM

Coalgate Tavern

29th Nov

10:00am

WINZ Superannua+on coming to Selwyn!

Darfield Library

29th Nov

1:00pm

Rolleston News Adver sing Deadline for 6th December Issue

1st Dec

1:00pm

Darfield Christmas Shopping

1 Dec - 18

Selwyn Art Gallery, Darfield

Possum Control - Poison Warning

Various loca+ons

2nd Dec

10:00am

Darfield Christmas Shopping

Selwyn Art Gallery, Darfield

Rewi Alley Anniversary

Springfield

2nd Dec

2:00pm

4th Dec

10:00am Early Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 8th December Issue

8th Dec

7:30pm

10th Dec

Kirwee Players AGM

Kirwee Sports Pavilion

Christmas Picnic in the Park

Darfield

11th Dec

10:00am Early Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 15th December Issue

15th Dec

10:00am Early Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for Thursday 21st December Issue

15th Dec

7:30pm

5-10 Jan

Bee Gees, Creedence Clearwater & Queen Tribute Show

Methven Summer School

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Hours: Tues - Sat 8:30am - 1:30pm - Free Range Eggs - Local, Fresh Produce - Organic apples & juices Ian’s Garden, formerly of Darfield Market now at the Railway Sta"on 5 days per week!

CAFÉ 73 Home-made food, coffee, preserves & ice-cream!

Our monthly market day has blossomed so much it is now a weekly event!

Every Sat - Rain or shine!

Possum Control – Poison Warning High Country Contracting wishes to advise that a groundbased possum control operation will be taking place to keep possum numbers under control to prevent the spread of bovine TB. This operation will be conducted as a part of the TBfree New Zealand programme.

Areas covered: The area known as Rolleston Range extends from the head of Lake Coleridge and Mount Oakden northwest into the headwaters of the Mathias and Wilberforce Rivers and onto the main divide. It includes the area between the Mathias and Wilberforce Rivers and extends north onto the Birdwood Range.

Operation date: 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2018 Poisoning methods Feratox capsules to be placed in a peanut paste inside biodegradable blue bait bags and bait stations. Brodifacoum may be used in bait stations. Cyanide paste and hand laid 1080 pellets may also be used in the high country.

The public is warned to take care in these areas and not to remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people and dogs.

General warning • Do not touch poison baits/bait stations/traps • Do not touch poisoned possum carcasses • Keep pets under supervision • Do not leave children unattended • Follow the advice on the poison warning signs.

If you suspect poisoning • Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 • National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764766 • In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian

For further information (including maps of the operational area), contact Gerrit Roux, Operations Manager – High Country Contracting Ltd Tel. 021 422 946

MALVERN NEWS DEADLINES: Editorial - 1pm Sunday | Adver sing - 10am Monday

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Café Hope Open 10:00am Sunday 19th Nov

OPENING Sat 18th Nov for the season DARFIELD HOURS

SHEFFIELD HOURS

During School Term:

During School Term:

Mon - Fri: 3:30pm - 7pm Sat - Sun: 1pm - 7pm

Mon - Fri: 3:15pm - 7pm Sat - Sun: 1pm - 7pm

During School & Public Holidays:

During School & Public Holidays:

Everyday: 1pm - 7pm.

Phone: 027 606 4018

Everyday: 1pm - 7pm.

Phone: 027 590 9948

Please enquire at the Darfield pool about lessons, aquarobic classes swim club & lane swimming "mes.

We wish to thank Darfield Food Centre for their ongoing support.

Sheffield Hall Railway Terrace, Sheffield All Welcome

s Malvern Nedlw ine: ea Adver sing D

am

10 Monday

FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER 2017 7:30pm - KIRWEE SPORTS PAVILION ALL WELCOME Constitution change - Financial Review Team Enquiries to: J Taege 318 8167 (Secretary)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Eden, Maureen Norman, Cheryl, Lynette, Colin and their families would like to express their deep appreciation for all who offered love and support during Maureen’s illness, and at the time of her passing. Thank you to everyone who attended Maureen’s service, we were overwhelmed to see that she meant so much to so many. Sincere thanks for the cards, messages, phone calls, baking, flowers and donations to St John Darfield. Special thanks to Dr Abby Clement, St John Darfield and Staff of Christchurch Hospital.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our appreciation.

ACCOUNTANTS

ALTERATIONS BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 6 Snowlea Place, Wilfield, West Melton. Phone 03 347 0703.

CATTERY

“Making Accoun ng Easy for You” Personal & Business Tax Returns, Business Compliance, GST & FBT Returns, Monthly Accoun+ng, Annual Financial Accoun+ng, PAYE/Payroll

IRD Approved Tax Agent

Ph: 021 589 199 E: jocelyn@jmAccoun ng.co.nz

ACCOUNTANTS

ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Oxford. Love & cuddles galore! Pick-up & delivery.

Check us out on Facebook @angelcatscattery or w ww . a n g e lc a t s .b i z C a l l Sarah 03 312 1452 / 0210 424 367 or email angelcats@xtra.co.nz CHIMNEY CLEANING

ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts?

Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

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. 318 1514 or 0800 224 464 Members NZHHA.

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Sunday 4pm Isaac Williams 027 420 5704

Thursday 16th November 2017 CELEBRANT CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence.

Weddings and Civil unions in Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or 027 205 4660. Facebook: Michelle Spence - Celebrant.

DOGS

FIREWOOD & COAL

HEDGE TRIMMING

OFFICE SPACE TO LET

AC & EA WAKELIN FIREWOOD

HEDGEHOG

SMALL shared office space available in Darfield. Suitable for professional business services to join the Malvern Business Hub. Great location, very reasonable rates. Multiple options, from fixed day per week to full time. Call Ann-Maree on 021 215 0981 for more details.

I would like to thank all my exis ng customers and new clients for their business this season.

s Malvern Newe:

Looking forward to being at your service next season.

New season star+ng Aug 2018.

Old Man Pine 3m3 - $180.00 6m3 - $350.00 Hardwoods available.

Phone 03 312 4637 021 260 4520.

MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food.

Natural & wholesome.

Premium nutrition. Cost FOR SALE effective, NZ Made. No artificial colours or preservatives. OREGON rails, 150 x 40mm.

Frozen concentrate & biscuits. $3.80 + GST per metre or can Now available from your cut to order. Please phone 021 local agent. Sue Neale Graeme Knowles 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, 613 229. mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz PEASTRAW - Wet and dry bales available. Pick up or deliver.

Phone Rob 027 379 1622.

OXFORD PIANO - Harrke. About 70 years BOARDING old, in good condition for age.

Probably out of tune. Offers.

KENNELS Phone 318 8331.

And Doggy Day Care POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford 021 863 158.

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting WOOD shavings - untreated, 03 312 3355 clean shavings suitable for 027 288 8724 horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit Open 7 Days hutches. Available in 9am-11am, 4pm-6pm 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk DRIVEWAYS delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards for more details. and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s s local and lasts better.

Malvern Nedlw e: in ea Springfield Quarry phone Adver sing D am 318 4132.

10 Monday EQUESTRIAN SOMEONE to ride horse with possible chance of competing.

Free instructions. Must live locally, Greendale/Darfield area. Some horse experience necessary. Prefer young rider.

Phone 027 222 3821.

GARDENS & LAWNS

GREENSPEED GARDENING THE COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE

Trained Horticulturalist

P: 027 525 6058 E: greenspeed@xtra.co.nz

FENCING GRAZING SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing.

John is available to help with design and planning.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

GARAGE SALE

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GRAZING AVAILABLE Sheep or cattle, Sheffield Valley.

Please phone the Gilmour’s

03 318 1757 or 021 232 8069

GARAGE SALE

Downsizing, Shabby Chic & Cra\ Sale Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th Nov, 9 - 12noon Pine House, corner of Waddington and Waimakariri Gorge Roads Household goods, furniture, books, fabric, toys, tools and hardware, ladders, bricks and blocks etc.

Please park on Waddington Road

Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

TREE TOPPING LTD

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

Dean Freeman On-Farm Services The de-budding season has now finished!

Monday

PETS & LIVESTOCK Shelterbelt Trimming Owner operator 11 years experience Contact Paul Findlay

Ph 027 636 8000

Top Gunn Lifestyle Services

PAINTING & DECORATING

FREELANCE PAINTERS/ CONTRACTORS

• Sheepshearing/ Crutching • Animal Health (Foot

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

Trimming, Drenching, Dipping) • Stock transport • General Advice Contact Angus Gunn For a quote and a friendly chat phone: 022 199 5130 angus.gunn@outlook.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

Trade qualified Specialising in...

• • • •

Int/ext house pain+ng, light commercial Garage floors Farm Fences/Buildings Airless spraying… & more!

All about quality!

Phone ScoZ 021 029 83216 FREE QUOTES

• Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

HOUSE TO LET DARFIELD very tidy, large, sunny, 3 double bedroom home. Double garage, heat pump, log burner. No dogs.

Available 3rd Dec. Prefer mature couple. $370 pw.

Phone 021 205 2353 or 318 7970.

INSPECTIONS TENANCY Inspections! Offering initial & routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you. Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd on 027 313 2270 or email rtil@xtra.co.nz

Roof painting, stopping & wallpapering, jib fixing, weather board, barges & fascia repairs.

References available.

Phone Dave on 021 142 0567

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Pain"ng and Decora"ng services!

Interior & Exterior Pain"ng & Plastering Fully Qualified Wallpapering Roof Pain ng All work guaranteed Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075 PEST CONTROL

LOCKSMITH

Brian & Rose Walker

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

0800 667 778

PEST CONTROL

We only use NZ made products that are www.spiderban.com proven to work!

‘Owned and operated in Darfield since 2008’

We do NOT Tele-market!

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Thursday 16th November 2017 SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SINGLE lockable rooms in EXPERIENCED housekeeper for Darfield Hostel.

Internet, large homestead - weekly. sky TV. $160pw. Please ph References required. Details can be discussed. Phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

317 9923.

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

DAIRY FARM MANAGER & ASSISTANT Dairy Farm Management Services Ltd invites applicants for two posi ons on the same farm: Dairy Farm Manager & also a Dairy Assistant.

The farm is Central Canterbury, 228ha effec+ve milking plaVorm, peak milking up to 840 cows through a centrally located 44 bail rotary shed with ACR’s. Farm is fully irrigated (via Central Plains Water) with centre pivot irriga+on.

The farm is well set up and maintained with quality pastures.

In good loca+on with good housing and local schools nearby.

For more informa on see our website: www.dfms.co.nz/careers/ or email us at admin@dfms.co.nz

Stockman for Modern Indoor Piggery & Pastoral Unit A permanent stockman is required for a full time position near Burnham. The position involves working with a senior staff member for a normal week, plus as sole stockman for limited hours every second week-end.

The person must enjoy livestock and it is a benefit if they have had farming experience.

The piggery work involves accepting young animals from weaner suppliers, caring for them until they are sold at bacon weight, working with a basic computerised feeding system, and cleaning.

The pastoral work involves winter dairy grazing, dry stock farming & farm maintenance.

A license is essential.

Reply to Josh on 027 298 4149

WANTED

TREES WANTED!!!

Need to get rid of your trees for a dairy conversion?

Please call us today

CAFE WAITER • • • •

Part- me or full- me available Must have excellent service & inter-personal skills Barista experience an advantage Friendly & outgoing personality Please apply to the BackCountry Kitchen, Darfield Hotel: stay@darfieldhotel.co.nz or phone Debbie 027 240 4235.

Specialist Teacher 0.1 Greendale School has a vacancy for a Specialist Teacher in 2018.

Training beginning this term.

Please contact officegreendale@gmail.com for job descrip+on and applica+on form.

Applica+ons close Friday 24th November 2017.

SITUATION VACANT

VEHICLE FOR SALE

021 721 449

RECORDS WANTED Music memorabilia and HiFi gear wanted.

Excellent cash prices paid or a free appraisal.

Pennylane is New Zealand’s largest buyer of second-hand records and CD’s.

A buyer will be in town for a few days only.

To arrange a +me for us to come to you or you can come to us (a local motel).

Please phone Dave 021 222 6144 any me 7 days or email recordswanted@xtra.co.nz

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES Your own local, reliable, friendly & experienced Owner/Operator.

Specialising in window & oven cleaning.

Covering all Selwyn areas.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. Slight body damage. $2000 ono.

Phone 318 8781.

WANTED TO RENT

Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

SEEKING rental with double or triple garaging and good parking space. Excellent refs.

Long term. Rural or township.

Contact 028 406 6303.

DIRTY WINDOWS:

WANTED

• 5:30pm - 8:30pm weeknights • Up to $45.00 per hour • You will ne to be:

- Fit - Strong - Reliable - Capable of driving a forkliP

SOUND LIKE YOU?!?

Ph: Doug 027 462 2580 E: doug@gladfieldmalt.co.nz

SCRAP METAL BEST prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid - buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or 0800 030 712.

SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all types of metal farm machinery, old cars etc.

Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer).

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses, scales etc. Any calibre rifle or shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

DEAD, damaged or derelict cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, including motorbikes. Cash paid. Phone 03 318 0871.

UNWANTED or unsaleable sheep & cattle buy. Please phone 027 293 1561.

CARS, VAN, 4WD’S & TRUCKS WANTED! Cash paid on pick up.

Any condition accepted.

Ph John 03 347 9354 or 027 476 2404

Professional friendly window cleaning service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Coalgate, Kirwee, Springfield.

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

WINDOW REPAIRS

Thursday 16th November 2017 WINDOW REPAIRS

TRADES

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FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

TRADES

TRADES

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 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)

Registered Drainlayer • • • • •

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

• • • •

Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

TRADES AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

PORTABLE sawmill for all your timber requirements and macrocarpa sales. Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obliga+on free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

Septic tank installations Blocked drains Sewer & storm water Effluent disposal fields

Ph Craig 03 318 1069 Mob 027 253 5373 Fax 03 318 1059

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

Moss Treating:

Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

Big Job or Small I do them all !

Qualified Tradesman Phone 31 83660 or 027 479 1431

COMPUTER

COMPUTER

Upholsterer Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons Ph 03 980 4979

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

When you do the common things in life in an uncommon Mark Jones way, you will command the 03 318-1956 aNen"on of the world. - George 027 210 4242 Washington Carver (1864-1943) 0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Thursday 16th November 2017

Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

DARFIELD

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.

Septic Tank Servicing Dairy Sumps Pumped Out Drain Unblocking

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693

MALVERN COMPUTERS New Computers • Virus Acer ES1ES1-523 Laptops Removal • Problem • AMD 2.2GHz Upgrades Solving Software Quad core CPU Closed Saturdays • 8gig RAM • 256 SSD Jon Lawrence $965 • DVD-Drive Ph: 03 3183 699 Incl GST • 15.6” screen Mob: 027 688 9103 malcomputers02@gmail.com • Windows 10

• • • •

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.

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744 www.spouting2u.co.nz

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

ROB KELLOCK

Qualified

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

027 445 0684 Bricklaying & Blocklaying Stonework Restoration Work Chimney, Fireplace & Firebacks • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed • • • •

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

021 732 331

Renova"ons, New Houses, Hot Water Cylinders, Kitchens & Bathroom Upgrades, General Maintenance!

Phone Mark

027 869 0026 Maintenance Renova+ons New Builds Pump servicing and installa+on • Water filter installa+on • Water pump hire • • • •

• Supply and installa+on of sep+c tank systems • Gas and wood fire installa+on • IQP in backflow preven+on • Teatsprayer servicing

‘One call and we’ll do them all’

0800 752 400 plainspgd@gmail.com

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

A man asks a farmer near a field, “Sorry sir, would you mind if I crossed your field instead of going around it? You see, I have to catch the 4:23 train.”

The farmer says, “Sure, go right ahead.

And if my bull sees you, you’ll even catch the 4:11 one.”

“Anton, do you think I’m a bad mother”?

“Mum, my name is Paul”

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowen ling@gmail.com

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Monday

Mother: "How was school today, Patrick?"

Patrick: "It was really great mum!

Today we made explosives!"

Mother: "Ooh, they do very fancy stuff with you these days. And what will you do at school tomorrow?"

Patrick: "What school?"