Issue 712 - Friday 18th September 2015

Inside this issue: DarďŹ eld Sharpshooters 2 Take Shield cont‌ Terrace Sta on Open Day 2 Swinging For Canterbury 3 Market Day DarďŹ eld Physio Update West Melton Girls WOW Fes val DarďŹ eld Preschool Update DarďŹ eld Playcentre News Local School Ski Derby Mortgage & Insurance Advice ‘The Block’ Cabin Edi on Weedons’ Big Win Get Ready To Shake Out

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Build-up For Highland Games New Vehicle in Snow Service Kirwee Netball Prizegiving New Horse Riding Park Sports No ces & Results

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Darfield Gun Club has excelled in its sector during recent months, starting with winning the prestigious Vale Shield in July.

The team of five shooters demonstrated the depth of their skill by securing the Shield despite the challenging circumstances. The day was not only cold and windy but the targets for this competition were minis. The mini clays are approximately half the size of regular clay targets and a more difficult discipline to compete in.

The Vale Shield is keenly shot for and this is the first time that Darfield Gun Club has won the event. The team consisting of Duncan Jefferis, Jefferis Eddy Hurst, Hurst

Tony Stuart, Stuart Dave Folley and Ben Sharp had a combined score unbeatable on the day.

Ben is thought to be one of the youngest shooters to have his name on the Shield and represents Darfield regularly.

Last weekend Ben competed in the 2015 Canterbury Provincials held in Timaru, a two day event and supported by some 120 shooters from all over New Zealand. The Darfield Gun Club was well represented and featured extensively in the prize giving, with local shooters Jackson Pitkethley, Pitkethley Robert Bampton, Bampton Duncan and Ben all boasting Provincial titles!

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Expo MALVERN The Malvern Community Board is holding an Expo on

Saturday, 3rd October 2015 to highlight the various organisa ons and spor ng ac vi es in the Malvern area.

If you are an Organisa on or a Spor ng Body and have not received Expo informa on - but would like to have a presence at this Expo please contact: Mary Ireland on 318 8640 or email mary.ireland@selwyn.govt.nz

Ben Sharp: The young shooting star is part of the winning team at Darfield Gun Club.

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The weekend consisted of shooters competing in several disciplines, Double Rise (2 targets thrown at once), Single Rise, Points Score (where shooters receive more points from breaks with their first barrel) and the dreaded Minis, to name but a few.

C Grade was dominated by Robert with placings in almost all disciplines and two Provincial titles to boot. Jackson won the revered Minis in the junior category, thus earning a Provincial title, while Duncan took out the Triples title in A Grade.

Ben's first day of competition saw him shooting off for first place in Double Rise when he and another shooter equalled on 18/20, shoot offs are as much a mental game as the shooting itself because often the first miss means the shooter is out, Ben went on to win the B Grade Double Rise shoot off and with it a Provincial title.

The second day of competition proved to be anything other than a quiet Sunday, Ben shot a near perfect round in the Points Score discipline, shooting 74 points from a possible 75! The lost point was the result of using one second barrel to hit the last of 25 targets after hitting the other 24 with his first barrel. This great score was also equalled by one other B Grade shooter and Ben won the ensuing shoot off, and with it another Provincial title.

Single Barrel was the next discipline for the competitors with Ben managing a 23 from 25, along with a familiar scenario when another shooter equalled his score. The talented Ben went on to win the shoot off and his third Provincial title for the weekend.

The Darfield Gun Club has produced some extremely talented junior shooters as the results from last weekend show and the Club’s future looks strong with these young members coming through. Ben thanks his coach/mentor Duncan Jefferies for his support.

The Darfield Gun Club has a

great family atmosphere and welcomes new members. Its junior shooters are fortunate to have coaching on Monday afternoons after school with experienced club members Murray Robertson and Colin McCrae nurturing the Club’s future.

September 13th began with a crisp, sunny morning making the perfect setting for a lovely Sunday at Terrace Station. A large number of visitors turned up to enjoy the garden and the woodland walk with Hellebores, primroses and violets in full bloom.

Some had brought lunches to enjoy a relaxing picnic on the sunny lawn, and while many of those attending were local, others had travelled from Christchurch and beyond.

Many had been to the open days before and several commented on how much they enjoyed returning. One visitor expressed how she liked the garden, “having lots of structure but being different from a typical formal garden”.

Another commented on the rare and beautiful flowers, the tranquility and the bird song present”.

The hearts of volunteers were

melted when a mum told them her daughter had said, “this has been the best day ever”.

Plants from the garden were for sale and these sold out. Cards with images of Terrace Station were also for sale. Though the afternoon turned cloudy and cool, people still lingered, especially photographers for whom the light was good. The feedback was definitely, “this has been a great day out”.

Watch out for the October Open Day when the bluebells are usually stunning, making a walk in the woodlands and the garden rather special.

The volunteers are excited about Kate Foster of Terrace Station being nominated for ‘Gardener of the Year’ in conjunction with NZ Gardener magazine, and are keeping their fingers crossed she will makes it to the finalists’ list, so that they can vote for her!

L-R: Sue Carline-Wright (volunteer) and Kate Foster.

Kate has been nominated for ‘Gardener of the Year’ in New Zealand Gardener magazine and has done an amazing job of the gardens at Terrace station.

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Hororata Golf Club’s, Dominic Brettkelly, is one of the Brettkelly exclusive few selected to represent Canterbury, in the Boys’ Interprovincial Golf team.

Dominic started playing golf at the age of four when his grandfather made him a left handed golf club from an old cattle prod! This introduction to golf had Dominic hooked on the sport and he has since worked hard trying to perfect his game and gain experience. This has entailed a massive amount of dedication and considerable practice at Hororata Golf course.

Matt Brettkelly, Brettkelly (Dominic’s father and local Darfield Physio) said, “he practises every day and plays at least three rounds a week - which is definitely a lot of golf!�

Matt went on to say, “Dominic has set goals and he is achieving them.�

The Canterbury team is comprised of five U19 players and three U16 players selected to play for their Provinces.

There are ten teams involved, and they are split into two sections. Teams play a round robin before the pools cross over to play semi-finals and finals.

Last year was Canterbury’s first year attending, as prior to then the event was only played by North Island Provinces.

Canterbury finished a creditable fourth last year. The

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Dominic has been selected to represent Canterbury in the Boys’ Interprovincial Golf team. tournament, run by the Waikato Golf Association, is to be held on September 28th - October 2nd at Cambridge Golf Club, which is said to be New Zealand’s best riverbed course.

The team will play Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Northland, Hawkes Bay and Manawatu/Wanganui and will then play off for placings on the final day.

The team in playing order is: Matthew Morris (Clearwater) Tom Parker (Russley) Dominic Brettkelly (Russley) Henry Bryden (Russley)

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Natalie McArthur has been the chief organiser of the St Andrew’s Church Guild Sale, in Glentunnel, for many years.

However, having just reached the milestone of ninety years of age, Natalie felt it was time to hand over the reins for the event. The annual sale had became something of a tradition for locals and visitors alike and St Andrew’s Church, Glentunnel where the Market Day Sale will be no one wanted to see its held. Organisers hope for fine weather enabling the event to be demise. The history of the held in the Church grounds - however should this not be the case, yearly sale and the significance special moveable pews in the Church will allow the of it for St. Andrew’s Church has Sale to relocate indoors. seen the new organisers (headed by Violet Baker) Baker undertake to hold the event in a slightly different format.

A Market Day Sale at the Glentunnel Church, which is Life Guide — Clairvoyant — Medium conveniently situated on the Available for Readings & Workshops main road (see advertisement Crystals, Salt Lamps, Oracle Cards, Incense, for details of how to participate) Books, CDs, Natural Soaps & Laundry Products for sale hopes to attract numerous 158 Bealey Road Ph:318 1293, 027 614 8701 quality stalls for the public to Offering Insight, Hope & Inspiration enjoy. Some stalls have already been confirmed and these include natural products, wooden toys, sauces and condiments, plants and animal care products.

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Dry needling is a new physiotherapy technique Candace from DarďŹ eld Physiotherapy has been learning about and would like to explain what it entails.

For starters what is dry needling? It is a form of therapy in which ďŹ ne needles are inserted into speciďŹ c points of the muscle to release myofascial (muscle) trigger points (knots), these knots can either be ac ve (causing pain referral away from the site of the knot) or inac ve (localised ďŹ nger point pain). Most knots are a result of an injury or repe ve strain/overuse, but there are many factors that can cause knots including; pain, stress, depression, chronic illness, poor breathing, sleep depriva on, infec on, caeine, smoking and a magnesium deďŹ ciency.

How does dry needling help? At a cellular level knots occur at the junc on where the nerve and muscle ďŹ bres meet. There are millions of these junc ons within a muscle and when an injury occurs, or if the muscle is overused, the junc ons become ght and adhere to each other. When the muscle is ght it becomes inamed which in turn causes it to get swollen, ght, weak and painful. This cycle of ghtness and inamma on repeats causing the muscle to get ghter and ghter. The goal of dry needling is to break this cycle. The needle is inserted into the knot causing a reex within the body that allows it to relax, therefore breaking the inamma on cycle and reducing the pain associated with it.

Come into DarďŹ eld Physiotherapy and have a chat to Candace about whether dry needling would be of assistance to you.

Yours in health and fitness, The Team at Darfield Physio.

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Last week three talented West Melton students participated with pupils from numerous Canterbury schools at the Cultural Festival held at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch. The cultural festival is a unique and colourful stage show that celebrates the many vibrant cultures in both schools and Aotearoa.

The three West Melton students all entered into the wearable arts category and spent a great deal of time and care turning their ideas and drawings into an actuality. Alessandra Ward, Ward Bella Groen and Brooke Muirsmeath all used locally inspired themes for their ensembles. Alessandra and Bella chose the ‘Wild and Wacky’ category with their outfit ‘Girls Take on Farming Career’.

Brooke chose the ‘Iconic Christchurch’ category and created an artistic representation of the rebuild.

After finishing the final tweaks to their outfits, the girls waited patiently backstage on the night of the event to venture into the limelight and share their creative interpretations with an

Alessandra Ward and Bella Groen: Wowing the audience with their ‘Wild and Wacky’ interpretation of “Girls Take on Farming Career”. excited audience. This year’s showcase included performances by seventy children’s groups, representing ten nationalities and from all over Canterbury. There were some fantastic outfits and it was interesting to see other

competitor’s interpretations of the brief. The West Melton entrants said they found the experience, “surreal”, and would, “highly recommend entering the competition; it was a lot of fun but also a lot of hard work”.

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When Darfield Preschool and Nursery moved to their new premises almost two years ago it was their vision to use some of the ground as gardens and involve the children in this. Last year the initial work began with the establishment of vegetable beds, herb garden and a strawberry bed. The eager involvement and interest from the children, together with the availability of more ground, has meant this project has continued. In recent weeks under the valued guidance of parents Rhyannon and Brandon Heslop some impressive developments have occurred. In addition to the gardens created last year the Centre now has three large raised beds. At a recent parent working bee the beds were filled with an assortment of composts, manures and top soil. The next few weeks will see the children

The children at Darfield Playcentre have enjoyed another exciting term full of new learnings and experiences and Playcentre parents have worked really hard to provide a variety of interesting topics, such as baking and physical challenges.

Many children from Darfield Playcentre enjoyed going to Darfield Primary School where they set about completing an obstacle course. This proved a good challenge, working on balancing, jumping and other physical skills. The School challenge was followed up with a visit to a gymnasium in Christchurch, which was thoroughly enjoyed by those who participated.

Baking and cooking tasks have seen children working on their fine motor skills - cutting, spreading, mixing, and gaining a knowledge of different types of vegetables and ingredients.

Vegetable soup and pizzas have been just a couple of the favourites. Another outing the children have gone on recently was a trip to the Darfield Art Gallery. Both children and adults got to view the art work they had worked so hard to create and enjoy a shared morning tea.

“A big thank you to Meg Morten who talked to the children about what an art gallery is and how it

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Darfield Preschool and Nursery preparing to teach the next generation of gardeners. L-R: Corita Mitchell, Pietta Wright, Jolie Mockford & Rhyannon Heslop. involved in planting seeds and then actively participating in learning how to nurture and care for the plants, to ensure optimum growth. The teaching staff at Darfield Preschool are excited by the learning opportunities that this project has opened up and look forward to supporting the development of children who care, respect and value their environment.

The establishment of these gardens was made possible by the generous donations of several individual s and businesses in the local community. The Preschool thanks all those who donated materials as well as the parents who gave their time to help put it all together. Everyone is looking forward to a spring and summer of fun-filled gardening.

Ned Bell and Caleb Prattley are happy to take on the challenge of the obstacle course with the help of Darfield Playcentre. runs,” said a Playcentre spokesperson.

Darfield Playcentre relies heavily on grants and the funds made from fundraising efforts.

Recently the Playcentre were granted some funds from the Community Organisations Grants Scheme to help with the day to day running of the Centre.

“We definitely thank them for this generous donation,” said Darfield Playcentre’s committee.

“Next term is our annual Christmas tree sale and Playcentre Christmas raffle, so keep an eye out on future issues to find out more about these,” they concluded.

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On September 9th, junior skiers from Canterbury provincial schools made their way over the Pass to Porters Ski Area and competed in the second local School Derby Race. The race is held annually and brings rural schools together to compete for placings in the girls, boys and mixed team category. While racing individually, the two race times of each skier were combined, with the top three racers, from each team of four, added to give each team a total for the day’s racing. The teams had a blast in the perfect spring conditions with the Black and White team from Springfield School securing the esteemed title of overall winners and Results; Individual Boys: 1/ Tom Freeman - Hororata 2/ Ethan McLachlan - Cust 3/ Angus Johnson - SpringďŹ eld Individual Girls 1/ Mari Henderson - SpringďŹ eld 2/ Monique Weber - SpringďŹ eld 3/ Zaya McDonald - Cust Team Boys: 1/ Cust Old Boys 2/ The Hororata Crushers 3/ SpringďŹ eld Snow Demons Team Girls 1/ Cust Girls #1 2/ Ohoka Speed Queens Team Mixed: 1/ SpringďŹ eld B & W 2/ Windwhistle 3/ Poppy’s Free Ride Overall Winning Team: SpringďŹ eld B & W

taking “The Porters’ Trophy�, which they will defend strongly next year.

Tom Freeman from Hororata School used his speedy skills to achieve the fastest individual time of the day.

Porters Ski Area supplied certificates and medals for the

highest achieving students while prizes were donated by Bobo Products in Darfield who distribute Dynastar skis and Lange boots.

To download a full list of results (including times) and images from the day, visit Porters website at skiporters.co.nz.

Bringing home the overall winners trophy for Springfield School.

L-R: Jordan Yaxley, Monique Weber, Mari Henderson and Angus Johnson.

Tom from Hororata, achieved the fastest individual time.

L-R: Tom Freeman, Oliver Blackburn.

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The Two Rivers Community Trust currently have a project running entitled the Community Building Challenge.

Teams of volunteers are each building a ten square metre, transportable, temporary cabin, to a high standard of durability.

Each team has come up with its own design and has worked tirelessly to complete it. Not only pride is at stake, but also bragging rights, as the cabins will be judged for design and workmanship, with a trophy awarded for the best. The build part of the competition ends on

October 10th, with judging and celebration. It is seen by the teams as Darfield’s own homegrown version of the television programme ‘The Block’. This is reality without the TV! The community building aspect has been as much a focus as the cabin building. The team members are neighbours, friends, and family. An important bonus is that youth are involved and are gaining practical skills from helping in a real project.

The purpose of the project is two-fold. Firstly, the cabins will be welcome additional

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accommodation as sleepouts.

This alleviates the need for families to move house to accommod ate exp and ing whanau. This is a first small step in a developing social housing strategy for the Trust. Secondly, the cabins will be sold (one is already taken) and the proceeds used to fund further community projects run by the Two Rivers Community Trust.

The project is grateful for generous assistance from numerous and varied donors and businesses.

Enquiries for purchase are welcome and can be directed to Paul Cossey of the Darfield Baptist Church.

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• Free BBQ breakfast provided by The Rock. • See the replica Indian Motorcycle used in the Burt Munro movie and hear from the man that built the bike, Wayne Alexander. • Speakers, skill demonstra ons, displays and spot prizes.

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Weedons school IT teacher, Patrick Wyatt and Parody writer April Fitzjohn with students who participated in the video entry which can be found on youtube.

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Weedons School is thrilled to be placed fourth in the second HP Rural Schools Competition, which has won them $1,250 worth of HP technology.

Weedons School’s entry was one of more than eighty creative video submissions from rural schools across the country. The team of pupils and students put together a video as an entry for the comp which was a parody video based around Pink Floyd's, 'Another Brick in the Wall' - instead changing the words to 'Ten Chromebooks short of them all.'

To enter, schools were asked to submit an explanation about why th ey n e ed ed n ew technology and how it would benefit the students. Weedons School IT teacher, Patrick Wyatt said, “in our video we wanted to

show the student’s point of view; how they’re being distracted when others use technology in the classroom when there is not enough to go around. We then moved to the teachers, feeling left behind with all of these children and their technology knowledge and the need for new laptops. We then moved to the support/office staff and showed the need for a new printer and PC.�

HP Category Manager Victoria Mahan commented that the competition was all about equipping schools with the tools to help students in rural New Zealand thrive. Earlier this year, HP New Zealand teamed up with Rural Women New Zealand to give rural primary schools the chance to win a share of $20,000 worth of HP products

and support.

Judges, including a Rural Women NZ representative, had the tough job of narrowing down the entries to five winning schools and Weedons were delighted to be in the top four.

Patrick said they will be putting the winnings towards up skilling their teachers through IT support. “We’ve started leasing Chromebooks for our seniors from year six this year with a ratio of one to one,� he added. “It’s been awesome, but it’s a different way of teaching for us and learning for the children, so we felt it would be best to spend the prize money on support from HP specialists who can show us how to get the very best out of this new technology.�

CULTIVATION & DRILLING

• 3 RTK GPS Tractors • 2 Topdown Cultivators • Ripping • Vaderstad Drill • Fodder Beet Planter • Direct Drilling • Ploughing • Cultivator & Roller • Swifterdisc

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

STEVE ROBERTS M: 027 439 8410 E: tepirita@xtra.co.nz

The Malvern News OďŹƒce will be

closed on Friday 25th September due to a power outage as cables are upgraded.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Tree too big?

Not enough light?

Or just untidy!

Selwyn's Qualified Arborist National Cert, Horticulture; National Cert, Advanced Horticulture National Cert, Arboriculture; Diploma, Arboriculture

For Tree Care, Maintenance & Removals Contact Brandon Defence Controller.

New Zealand Shake Out is a national earthquake drill taking • Opening a Drop in Centre at the Darfield Recreation place at 9.15am on October Centre to support people in 15th. It is a chance for everyone need, but also to assist those in New Zealand to practise the who can, to remain in their right action to take in an homes. earthquake - Drop, Cover and Hold. Shake Out - It’s as easy The Selwyn District was the first to adopt the Gets Ready as 1, 2, 3! website which is used to record It only takes a couple of valuable information on those minutes to sign up at: who might require special www.shakeout.govt.nz The aim is to have as many assistance in an emergency, households sign up for this and also what skills and valuable practice as possible as resources are available within it could save lives. Do the Drop, the community, so that each Cover and Hold drill at 9.15am town, district or street group is on October 15th, in homes, better prepared to take care of schools and workplaces, or just itself, should this ever be wherever you may be, along necessary. with hundreds of thousands of The Darfield Community Response Team is delighted other New Zealanders.

The Selwyn District is a leader in that many local households its planning to cope with natural have already signed up to the disasters which include Selwyn Gets Ready database earthquakes, floods, severe and that a steady stream of wind or snow storms and large new registrations continue to fires among others. Also many come in.

To sign up visit: communities in the district have www.selwyngetsready.net teams of volunteers who meet or contact a Community and train regularly to lead the Response Team member: local response should a major event happen. As an example, Elizabeth Forrest - 318 7467 the Darfield Community deforrest@xtra.co.nz Response Team has ten Bev Elder - 318 8881 members with Elizabeth Forrest beve1@xtra.co.nz as its leader and Bev Elder the Brian Davidson - 318 8382 deputy. All ten members of the davidsonb@clear.net.nz team are able to assume a Alternately find out who the variety of leadership roles Street Coordinator is and they should they need to. will assist.

In an e m er ge ncy, t he “You can also visit us at Expo Community Response Team has Malvern in the Darfield t h r e e br o a d l ev e l s of Recreation Centre on Saturday, involvement: October 3rd from 10am to • Reporting regularly on the 3pm,” said a Response Team local situation to the spokesperson. “Please note Emergency Operations Centre that families renting properties at the Selwyn District or those flatting are very Council’s Offices at Rolleston. welcome to register also and we • Assisting people who need urge them to consider doing help and carrying out any so,” they added. tasks requested by the Civil Groups of Households are vital

FULL INSURANCE

Jeremy Corbett, comedian and television/radio presenter is the latest prominent New Zealander to get behind New Zealand ShakeOut, the national earthquake drill. as a means of first response in an emergency. There are an extensive number of groups already set up in Darfield Township and the surrounding area. These groups vary in size from groups of homes to whole streets, especially where the streets are smaller in size and it is recommended that each group has two leaders.

In an emergency the role of a leader is: • Take care of themselves and their family first • Check on the welfare of the others in their group • Report any concerns or needs.

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EXPERIENCED ARBORIST & CLIMBER John Royle Ph: 03 326 7677 or 027 510 4637 Email: johnroyle342@msn.com www.royle-arborist.co.nz

• Hedges • Trees - Pruning - Shaping - Reductions - Thinning - Felling - Removals - Plantings - Forestry

Currently several groups have vacancies for leaders. If anyone can help please contact one of the CRT members listed above or talk to them at Expo Malvern.

This is our seventh season of beet plan ng.

Beet crops we have planted have won Supreme awards at Malvern & Courtenay A&P, Mayfield A&P, Ellesmere A&P Winter Feed Compe ons.

New this year – 12 row Vaderstad Tempo planter with a GPS steered tractor.

Please book in now, to ensure we can fit your paddock in!

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The Hororata Highland Games will celebrate its fifth birthday this year and in this short time has grown into one of the largest Scottish Festivals in New Zealand.

Held on November 7th at the Hororata Domain, the Hororata Highland Games has plenty to offer all ages groups. The competitions are at the heart of the event with over 300 competitors taking part each year.

“Competitor entries opened on September 1st; this is always an exciting time because at the end of the day the event exists because of the competitions,” explained Event Manager, Cindy Driscoll.

Driscoll 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 & ALL PRICES - $20.00 pressed & sliced • 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

“For us this year, it is more about fine tuning what is already an amazing festival. The competitions were nearly at capacity last year so we are looking at ways to expand the programme to accommodate more entrants.”

There are two new competitions being introduced to the event this year. One being the Highland Spin, a fleece to garment challenge where teams of six people race to shear a sheep, spin the wool and knit a child’s jersey in six hours. Entry is open to anyone and interest is already strong.

The other new competition is a novice Women’s Heavy category.

This competition will look to attract female competitors who want to test their strength and athleticism across four traditional heavy events including the caber toss, sheaf toss, hammer throw and stone put.

Surrounding the competitions there is a full festival with a huge range of market stalls, fairground, Scottish Clans with genealogy, food and wine tasting and ‘Have a Go’ areas.

It sounds cliché but this event truly has something for everyone.” concluded Cindy.

For more information see the Hororata Highland Games website:

www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz

Hororata Highland Games Champions - 2014.

Friday 18th September 2015

The Arthur’s Pass Volunteer Rural Fire Force have put their new emergency response vehicle to good use - rescuing stranded travellers from a snow storm earlier last month.

Hamish Reid, Reid Nic Menary and local police officer Scott Carmody spent six hours rescuing people stranded in Otira Gorge on the West Coast side of Arthur’s Pass, after responding to a call on the evening of August 7th.

Around twenty vehicles were stranded, including three buses.

While most of the vehicles had already been evacuated, the fire team, along with a West Coast police unit and roading cont r acto r s fr om S ico n Ferguson, worked from 8pm to 1am to evacuate another twenty people. Many of those rescued were Chinese tourists.

Arthur’s Pass Volunteer Rural Fire Force Controller Nic Menary said the new Landcruiser ha nd le d th e co nd it ion s exceptionally well, and the team would have never attempted the rescue with their regular fire appliance.

“Although the regular fire appliance is a four-wheel drive, it was inadequate for the conditions that night. The Landcruiser muscled through the snow drifts with ease. This day was particularly bad as a layer of ice from the night before was on the road and this received a healthy dump of snow on top. The fact it is a double cab allowed us to move

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Geoff Rogers 021 640 748 or 03 317 8028 www.highcountryfencing.co.nz

For all Cul/va/on and Seeding Requirements people more quickly.”

“We appreciate the Council going above and beyond the call of duty in providing a vehicle that can respond safely to things other than just rural fires.”

The keys to the emergency response vehicle were handed over to the rural fire force in July this year, replacing an older vehicle from the 1970s.

Selwyn District Council provided $60,000 for the vehicle to be purchased, fitted out and brought up to emergency response standards.

The Toyota Landcruiser double cab is now suitable for use in

the alpine area of Arthur’s Pass and the extreme weather conditions the area experiences. The vehicle has multiple uses and can also be used for tackling small vegetation fires, spot fires and car fires, as well as providing radio communications, and traffic control at crash scenes.

The vehicle carries medical eq u i pm e n t i nc lu d in g a defibrillator, a stretcher and first aid gear. Its fire-fighting capability includes a water tank that holds 200 litres with a foam induction system.

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Sam: 027 2791 344 A/H: (03) 318 6847

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Rob Curle Specialising in rural excavation

Cell: 027 508 2240

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Friday 18th September 2015 PUBLIC NOTICES

Shooters (Primary B) Most Improved: Charlotte Brett Players of the Year: Georgie Opie & Emma Hyde Hot Shots (Primary A) Most Improved: Sophie Davis Player of the Year: Emma Daniel-Wilson Selfies (Primary A) Most Improved: Tessa Bellamy Player of the Year: Holly Curtis Krushers (Senior Reserve) Most Improved: Bridget Freer Player of the Year: Ashleigh Cridge Hot Chips (Senior) Most Improved: Mandy Stimpson Most Valuable: Aimee Knowler Soaks (Prem Reserve) Most Improved: Jo Taylor

Most Valuable; Grace Lemon & Diane Keaney Kaha (Premier) Most Valuable Player: Dee Oliver Most Improved: Calliope Downes Team Player: Rachel Bishell Senior (Premier) Player of the Year: Janine Lester Most Improved: Lydia Gliddon Supporter of the Year: Logan Gianelly Coach of the Year: Steve Hunt Junior Player of the Year: Year Annabelle Jones & Ashleigh Cridge Volunteer of the Year: Anne Hann Junior Volunteer of the year: year Rochelle Hyde

Junior Players of the Year - Ashleigh Cridge & Annabelle Jones.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Thursday 15th October 2015, 7.30pm Hororata Primary School Everyone most welcome

ladies & men’s hair - all aspects

Closed for School Holidays from 28th Sept - 12th Oct Kirwee Senior Player of the Year - Janine Lester.

Coach of the Year - Steve Hunt.

Apologies for any inconvenience 11 Cardale Street, Darfield - Phone: 03 317 9400

Results 12th September 2015 Match of the Day - Stableford 1st S Jeffs 41 2nd B Nally 41 3rd M Overton 40 4th T Michael 38 5th C Scott 37 6th A Ferguson 37 7th B Sounness 36 8th J Shipley 36 Closest to the Pin: #9: Trevor Michael #13: Bevan Sounness #17: Dean Rutter Mens longest drive #11: Brent Nahkies Ladies longest drive #11: Crisie Banks Longest putt #18: Alistair Ferguson Twos: Bevan Sounness Arch Youngman

Thank you to all our sponsors

A new 350ha horse-riding area is being developed in the Waimakariri River Regional Park to provide a dedicated facility that links with established equestrian facili es in the McLeans Island area.

The trails will be developed in the forest between ChaUerton’s and Weedons Ross Roads and will provide a safe environment for riding away from motorised recrea onal ac vi es.

David Owen, Environment Canterbury Regional Parks Team Leader, said the new facility is being developed in response to demand from local horse-riding enthusiasts. “With the Selwyn District experiencing signiďŹ cant growth in recent years, there is now even more demand for outdoor ameni es that local people can enjoy. “We have been working closely with the Selwyn District Council to secure funding and develop a plan for the new area and we’ve met with interested par es and formed an advisory group. Fulton Hogan is also contribu ng to the project by providing direct assistance with sta and machinery. “The dedicated horse riding area will include at least ten kilometres of safe riding trails through pine forest. There will also be plenty of parking for horse oats and toilet facili es, so we’re sure it will be extremely popular with the local community,â€?

David said.

The development will be completed in stages and it is expected the facility will be open by late summer/early autumn.

The Waimakariri River Regional Park provides a great mix of recrea onal opportuni es and biodiversity and conserva on hot spots. The Park oers the community a wide-range of ac vi es including mountain-biking and walking, trails and trail bike riding, horse riding, ďŹ shing and general river access.

Results 15th September 2015 Match of the Day - Stroke Bronze A: M Michael 94 Bronze B: B Henderson 111 Match of the Day: B Henderson 71 M Michael 71 C Banks 73 C Hewitt 75 Two’s: Y Boulton 9 Holes: J Collins 36 J Pascoe 36 R Sutherland 36 T Kikstra 37 Nearest Pin #3 - Spon by Sharpies Golf: Not Won Nearest Pin #9 - Spon by Darfield Food Centre: Not Won

Thank you to all our sponsors

DEADLINES: Editorial: 5pm Monday Adver sing: 1pm Tuesday

Results 12th September 2015 Best Gross: P Helmore 74 Today’s Competition: P Helmore +9 G Marsh +7 M Inch +4 B Cleland +4 M Strowger +4 S Williamson +3 J Reardon +3 B Bishop +2 E Woodward +2 S Brown +2 S Oliver +1 G Osborne +1 C Bishop +1 M Cowen +1 P McOscar +1 K Kimber +1 T Kenworthy ▥ N Frampton ▥ Ladies: P Pearce +2 J Dore +2 G Matthews -1 Closest to the Pins: #2 in 2: J Matthews #6: P Pearce #11: J Hicks #14: G Sincock #17: G Robertson #18 Longest Putt: P Allsop Next Week’s Competition: First Round Cub Champs - Matchplay Presidents Trophy: P Helmore +15 R/Up - G Marsh +14 Captains Trophy: A Kenworthy def.

N Robertson 2+1

Saturday saw the completion of two competitions at the Hororata Golf Club, at Glentunnel. Under clear skies Andrew Kenworthy (18) defeated Neil Robertson (6) two holes up, with one to play, in the final of the Captain’s Trophy. It was a close encounter, decided mainly by a fine day on the greens for Andrew.

In the President’s Trophy, Paddy Helmore (11) with a blistering plus nine, on the final day of the five round competition, finished one hole ahead of Graeme Marsh (19) with plus fifteen to Graeme’s plus fourteen.

Attention now turns to this weekend’s first knockout round of the four grade Club Cha mpio nsh ips d ue for completion on 11th October.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

St Andrews of the Glen, Glentunnel Interested in playing summer hockey for Malvern? Men & women.

Games start mid October.

Prac ces at DarďŹ eld, games in Chch.

Enquiries to Iain Millar 027 486 1640

Market Day Saturday, 3rd October 2015, 10am - 2pm Stalls available at $15

Art compe on

Plants, cakes & produce White elephant stalls etc.

of a Local Scene for Primary School Years 1 - 8.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

Also decorated bikes for children.

Sausage sizzle & devonshire teas available.

Cotons Cottage & Hororata Museum

Rae.

Contact: Violet Baker on 318 2723 or Leanne Freitas on 318 0661

Opening for Summer Season Sunday 20th September 1:30 - 4:00pm and every fine Sunday thereafter or by appointment with the Secretary - phone 318 6876 Friends of DarďŹ eld Hospital Charitable Trust

Acknowledgement The Friends wish to thank the DarďŹ eld Indoor Bowls Club for organising the very successful tournament held recently, all those who par cipated, the people, families and businesses who so generously provided prizes and monetary dona ons, and all those who brought food for supper, resul ng in a quality community event.

With grateful thanks Brian Davidson - Chairperson

The Malvern News Office will be closed on

Friday 25th September due to a power outage as cables are upgraded.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

PUBLIC NOTICES

YOGA for everyone. Classes KIRWEE, sunny room, power in Darfield and Sheffield. and food. $150. Phone All enquires most welcome. 021 264 1147.

Contact Geraldine to learn more 318 3012 or BUSINESS FOR SALE 027 317 1502.

DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY ALTERATIONS BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 140 Chattertons Road, Yaldhurst, RD 6 Christchurch. Ph 342 4003.

AIR CONDITIONING

DarďŹ eld Genealogy & Local History Group No ce of

Annual General Mee ng Tuesday 29th September, 7:00pm DarďŹ eld Library Elec on of commiDee Followed by a digital presenta on from one of our members, Graham Hoult. Illustra ng the recent Family History research successes he has achieved while on a UK tour. Graham will tell us where his research took him, how he went about it and what he found.

Do come and hear him and what he has to say.

If you are intending to visit UK on a genealogical search it is much easier if you know where to go and how to do it.

Any inquiries to: Bev Robb 318 8315

BOARDER WANTED

DarďŹ eld Post OďŹƒce & Kiwibank For Sale $220,000 An enjoyable business, which has shown aUrac ve proďŹ ts over many years.

Full training provided.

Charles Deans 03 377 3700 027 221 3715

CATTERY ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots of cuddles & loving care.

Please phone 03 312 1452 website: www.angelcats.biz email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz CLEANING Cleaning - specialising in builders cleans / EQC cleans and domes c cleaning.

Phone 020 4069 3732 to discuss your needs

DOGS MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food.

Natural & wholesome.

Premium nutrition. Cost effective, NZ Made. No artificial colours or preservatives.

Frozen concentrate & biscuits.

Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS And

Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

03 312 3355 027 288 8724 Open 7 days

9am-11am,

4pm-6pm

DRIVEWAYS LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

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

Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

AIR conditioning repairs, FENCING re-gassing and installation on SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your trucks, tractors, combines, area now. Lifestyle. Farm. forestry and earthmoving KFNZ Ltd, LA (REAA 2008), MREINZ Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types equipment. Fully equipped CHURCH NOTICES of animals. Fences. Yards. service vehicle including hosemaking. Over 40 years CHURCH of the Open Door, sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing. experience. Contact Ken at Te Pirita. Where people learn John is available to help with North Canterbury Auto Air. to have faith in God through Please phone 0274 341 260 the teaching of our Lord Jesus design and planning. Ph Carol & John Summerfield or workshop 03 313 6785.

Christ. Open 24/7.

03 312 4747.

CHURCH NOTICES CHURCH NOTICES FREE

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Thursday 7pm James Sutherland 021 029 52203

USED car tyres to give away.

Would suit silage heap. Will deliver for free. Contact Brent 318 4845.

DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY

Friday 18th September 2015 FIREWOOD & COAL

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FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN

Spring Special

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS

Mature Pine - 6 mtrs $270 Poplar - 6 mtrs $250

Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

Next seasons wood 2016 Hardwoods still available

RK Firewood is back.

Are you ready for winter?

Available now - Old Man Pine, Bluegum Macrocarpa & Oregon.

Try the Hot Mix. All top quality, clean wood. ELpos available.

Rini Contrac ng 027 451 7300.

HORORATA Firewood, old man pine and other varieties. Good supply. Buy now, quick delivery. Ph 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 & leave a message.

PINE, PINE wet, next winter. $270 for 6m. Malvern area. Phone 318 7200, leave a message.

QUALITY Firewood. Old Man Pine, dry ready to burn. 3 or 6m loads. Ph 021784 908.

FOR SALE CARAVAN - Liteweight Vagabond 1500. Very tidy condition. Lost of storage. 4 berth, awning. $7,000. Phone 03 318 7556.

GALLIPOLI Oaks. Gallipoli Oaks available $10.00. Fundraiser for Sheffield/Waddington WWI Centenary Commemorations.

Contact Hazel Wheeler 318 3805 or Hugh Paterson 318 3814.

PEA straw for sale.

Med squares. Phone Mike 027 496 6265.

WASHING machine - Simpson Esprit 500. 5.0kg heavy duty, dial controls, ex condition.

Hand Mincer, Beatrice No. 3, 3 slicing discs. Please phone 03 317 9249.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

GARAGE SALE 66 Creyke Road. Saturday 19th September, 9am - 12pm.

Household items, CD’s, books, furniture, fan, BBQ, etc.

Furniture Repair & Re-Polish, French Polish or Spray.

Pick up & deliver Phone 318 0047

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GARDENS & LAWNS COMPOST well rotted pig manure and sawdust, no smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or delivered. Phone 318 8131.

HEDGE TRIMMING

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HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated Geo 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped

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bedroom modern home, 2 bath, log burner on wet back and heat pump, dbl garage on large section.

Darfield township, large 3 bedroom sunny home, heat pump, landscaped section.

Darfield township, tidy 2 bedroom, large sunny section, ample storage, log burner.

Dunsandel, large family 5 bedroom home in rural setting, log burner and heat pump, great for pets and large families.

Homebush, lovely 3 bedroom home, brand new carpet throughout, new flooring in kitchen, log burner, rural scene.

Springfield, lovely Lockwood home, 2 bedrooms with spare third converted bedroom and study area, wood burner and heat pump.

Springfield, compact 3 bedroom fully furnished home on rural setting but close to the township. Brand new wood burner.

side of hedge

HOUSE TO LET LOVELY sunny house. 3 bedrooms, new carpet, wood burner, double garage, 10 mins from Darfield. $400 pw.

Ph 318 2785.

Family house for rent in Windwhistle. Three bedrooms plus large sleep out. Two single garages.

Close to school. Large fully fenced backyard. Large eec ve wood burner ďŹ re.

Longterm preferred.

References required. $300 per week.

Phone 027 444 4237

HENS for sale. Faverolle, point of lay. $20 each. Kune boar $40. Lost - Ram, Texel, in Springfield area, medium size.

Ph 317 9455.

Fox Terrier Puppies 1 bitch, 1 dog.

10 weeks old.

Tan & white.

From genuine pedigree stock.

Parents can be viewed.

Phone 318 1996.

PAINTING & DECORATING

Lots of lovely homes to choose from, call me now to discuss any of these.

Call Rebecka at HotelHomes on 022 540 9050 or 03 318 1355

PLANT NURSERIES DECIDUOUS trees, Ash, Oaks, Birch, Beech and much more for t he pa ddock or lawn.

From $15 + GST. Hororata Nurseries 027 228 8867.

HEDGING Plants, Portugese Laurel. Make an outstanding, hardy hedge, plants now 1m+ tall. $15 each + GST. Hororata Nurseries 027 228 8867.

HORORATA Nurseries - Quality landscape plants at wholesale prices. Specialists in farm and dairy conversion plantings.

Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees. Hardy locally grown stock. Friendly knowledgeable advice. Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open 03 318 0081 or visit www.hororatanurseries.co.nz PAINTING & DECORATING

Ph: 03 942 2869 Cell: 028 8500 0783

For all your Interior & Exterior Pain ng Requirements

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

at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to

House to Let FURNITURE

• Darfield township, 4

PETS & LIVESTOCK

LAND WANTED LEASE land wanted for grazing or cropping. Any hectarage considered. Phone 027 295 9833.

Lease Land Wanted • Any area • Min 3 hectares • Short or long term • Good rates paid

Phone Jackie & Mike 03 347 3479

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOMES - DARFIELD Sunday 20th September • 1.00pm - 1.45pm 101A Horndon Street DA1649 • 2.15pm - 3.00pm 6 Stanwood Grove DA1640 View at: www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

0800 200 600 Kerin Pitkethley

03 317 9070 0276 987 453

www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

0800 030 712 Buying Cars & Farm Machinery Specialising in farm clean-ups.

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PAINTER Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

Interior/Exterior, roofs, spraypainting, waterblasting.

Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614. Email spotgee@xtra.co.nz SCRAP METAL SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all type s of m et a l f arm machinery, old cars etc.

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

Friday 18th September 2015 SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

Engineer or FiDer/Turner Hampton Engineering Ltd, Hororata has a vacancy for an experienced Engineer. To carry out general engineering, repairs, fabrica on and machining at the workshop at Bealey Road, Hororata, as well as on farm repairs in the local area and beyond. Good remunera on, would suit a local living in the area. Trade Cer ďŹ cate and machining experience would be an advantage.

Please present C.V to the oďŹƒce or email Phil Freeman at phil@hamptoneng.nz or Ph 027 523 7741 for an appointment.

RAFFLE RESULTS

www.powercabledirect.co.nz

Rae Results 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 5th: 6th: 7th:

Heather PaUerson Geo Lalor Al Bell K.A.G Sally Brown Peter Taege Rob Graham

SITUATION VACANT CASUAL Gardener wanted for established garden in the Charing Cross area. Contact Bruce 03 317 8049 after 6.00 pm.

SHEEP SHEARING

Mobile Sheep Shearing Canterbury • Small Mobs • Lifestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

Phone Shaun Adams for a quote on

WINDOW REPAIRS 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.

021 204 1274 WINDOW CLEANING DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

We are seeking casual ground crew to assist with our opera on. • Early morning starts • Picking up passengers from their hotels • All ground crew related du es such as ina on, balloon chasing, packing up of balloon, rou ne maintenance and passenger interac on.

This casual posi on, due to the weather dependant nature of ballooning, should not be relied on as a main source of income. This posi on would suit a team-player who is enthusias c, mo vated, enjoys the outdoors and likes dealing with people.

Full ground training is provided. Applicants require a current NZ drivers licence with Class 2 and P Endorsements an advantage.

Please forward applica ons including CV to: info@ballooningcanterbury.co.nz For more informa on contact Michael on 027 436 8308.

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

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

SITUATION VACANT

• • • • •

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

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

VEHICLE FOR SALE H YUN DAI Sonata 2006.

240,000km. $2,000. Phone 318 7514.

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 Advanced Upholstery Ltd, will be Closed Mon 21st, Tues 23rd, Thurs 23rd Sep due to Family Commitments. We apologies for any convince to our customer’s.

LAWNS, spraying, weeding.

Property Maintenance Paul 021 277 2690.

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

Big Job or Small I do them all !

Qualified Tradesman

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♌ Alterations/Upgrades ♌ Maintenance & General ♌ Town & Country

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

Ph 0800 765 758 Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282 81 Main South Road, Rolleston

TORLESSE CONSTRUCTION LTD Dawson Gilchrist 021 232 3306 torlesseconstruc on@gmail.com

New Builds Residen al Commercial Extensions Renova ons Decks & Fencing Pergolas

Phone 31 83660 or 027 479 1431

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

Handyman Dan Home - Lifestyle - Farm From fencing to sheds and everything in-between.

Years of experience and fully qualiďŹ ed.

Ph 318 8367 or 027 250 0059

COMPUTER

Phone: 0274 334 057 or 03 347 9774 Based in West Melton, we build, renovate and work with EQC and Fletchers and the current Remedial work. • We cover the Selwyn area - No Job too LiUle, No Job too Big. • We oer a full team of experienced tradesmen; Builders, Painters, Paper hangers, Brick laying, Plastering, RooďŹ ng. • Insurance quotes and repairs. • With the business opera ng for over 20 years, we are able to oer a wide scope of exper se and compe ve rates.

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. – Albert Einstein

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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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

Oxford Appliances Ltd MURRAY DAWSON Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693

MALVERN COMPUTERS • New Computers • Virus • Laptops Removal • Problem • Upgrades Solving • Software

Closed Saturdays

Jon Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103 malcomputers@clear.net.nz

Asus F555LJ Laptop • Intel i7 - 3.0GHz • • • • •

CPU nVidia Graphics Special 8gig RAM 1TB HDD $1295 Incl GST 7hrs batt Win 8.1

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd

Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renova ons Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked drains Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

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

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 0800 11 22 40

Cer fying Plumber & GasďŹ Uer

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

Over 25 years experience Domes c / Commercial • New Work / Renova ons Gas Hea ng & Appliances • No job too big or small

Qualified

Contact Your Local Plumbing & GasďŹ Ung Specialist

We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

So try us first!

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

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

Upholsterer Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons

General household & business electrical work.

Ph 03 980 4979

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

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Ph: 021 387 750 A.H: 03 318 0030

Your local & reliable tradesman

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

Registered Drainlayer • • • •

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

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

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

DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY

A new sign in the Bank reads: 'Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through cash machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles.

Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts.

ALer months of careful research, MALE & FEMALE Procedures have been developed. PLEASE FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE STEPS FOR YOUR GENDER.' MALE PROCEDURE:

FEMALE PROCEDURE CONT:

1. Drive up to the cash machine.

2. LOWER your car window.

3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN. 4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.

5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.

6. Raise window.

7. Drive o.

10. Dig through handbag to ďŹ nd diary with your PIN 11. Enter PIN. 12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN. 13. Enter amount of cash required.

14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.

15. Retrieve cash and receipt.

16. Empty handbag again to locate purse and place cash inside.

17. Write debit amount in cheque book and place receipt in back of it.

18. Re-check makeup.

19. Drive forward 2 feet.

20. Reverse back to cash machine.

21. Retrieve card.

22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided!

23. Give dirty look to irate male driver wai ng behind you.

24. Restart stalled engine and pull o.

25. Redial person on mobile phone.

26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles.

27. Release Hand Brake.

FEMALE PROCEDURE: 1. Drive up to cash machine.

2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the machine.

3. Put hand brake on, put the window down.

4. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locate card.

5. Tell person on mobile phone you will call them back and hang up.

6. AUempt to insert card into machine.

7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its excessive distance from the car.

8. Insert card.

9. Re-insert card the right way.