Issue 718 Friday 30th October 2015

Inside this issue: Selwyn Singer’s 2 Canterbury Performance Expect the Unexpected

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FireďŹ ghters Compete Across the Tasman

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Geraldine Summer Fete

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Event Postponed From DarďŹ eld Physio

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Warm Welcome to Glentunnel Principal

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Fe8ercairn Speech & Drama Results

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Music on the Terrace

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West Melton High Achievers

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Know Your Rapid Number 8 Change of Owners at Hampton Engineering

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Celebra ng 150 Years

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Improving Safety of Visi ng Drivers

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Local Speaker Takes 1st

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Environment News

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Brightest Science Students 13 Selected DeďŹ nitely Spring at Hororata

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Sports Results Public No ces Dates To Remember ClassiďŹ eds Trades Email Column

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With the 2015 ski season now at an end and with Gnomes Alpine Sports about to embark on their biggest business development change to date (stay tuned and watch this space) it was rewarding to have their skill and expertise recognised by the Ski Industry.

Mid season, business co-owner Ally Kerr won, for the second time in three years, recognition as the top salesperson for Rossignol skis in New Zealand. The prize, heli-skiing with Southern Lakes Heli ski, took Ally to Queenstown for a day to remember. “I really wasn’t expecting it this time round,� Ally said, “and the heli-skiing day was perfect, blue skies and fresh powder to die for,� he enthused! “This has been our best season on record, the snow was great throughout and this top salesperson’s win was just the icing on the cake.�

Ally wasn’t the only one of Gnomes Alpine Sports’ personnel to have their dedication and sales ability recognised though. Long time retail manager Lydia Gliddon was awarded a trophy for being the ‘Soft Goods Salesperson of the Year’ voted for by New Zealand importers and suppliers at the recent NZSIF (New Zealand Ski industry Federation) tradeshow, held in Queenstown. Gnomes Alpine Sports co-owner Leith Kerr added that Lydia’s award was well deserved and testament to all her hard work and commitment.

As Gnomes prepare for a huge change to their business they will operate Thursdays and Fridays 10am-5pm and Saturdays 10am -1pm. Still plenty of stock for those heading to the northern hemisphere for winter and plenty of great prices to be had.

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Lydia Gliddon’s much deserved recognition for her knowledge and sales of soft-goods as voted by Ski Industry importers and suppliers.

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Ally Kerr displays his pleasure at being on the top of the world heli -skiing; as his prize for being the top salesperson of Rossignol skis.

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Rounding off a hectic year of touring, Springfield’s Silver Scroll finalist and Fly My Pretties star Mel Parsons brings her stellar show home to Canterbury this November, for a special performance in Christchurch’s newly refurbished Isaac Theatre Royal. When not on the road the acclaimed songwriter and musician calls Malvern home, and after a big year is excited about getting back to Canterbury for some hot dry summer days.

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performance will be part of a five date spring tour taking in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful and iconic theatres, with Mel accompanied by a full band, performing songs from her new and critically acclaimed third album ‘Drylands’.

An engaging performer with a sharp wit and natural emotive voice, Mel is a two-time NZ Music Award (VNZMA) finalist for Folk Album of the Year, a 2015 finalist for the coveted APRA Silver Scroll Award, and ‘Drylands’ has just won the 2015 NZMA for Best Engineer (Lee Prebble & Oliver Harmer).

She will be joined by Kiwi music legend and fellow Cantabrian Julia Deans, Deans performing a rare solo set to open the show. Julia, a festival favourite, has captivated audiences throughout her career, from fronting Fur Patrol, to renowned supergroup The Adults, and sultry chanteuse in Silo Theatre’s Brel.

Selwyn District Council is advising motorists to expect the unexpected while driving on rural roads.

A new road safety campaign reminds drivers to slow down on rural roads and be ready to brake especially near corners or road works, and around wandering stock or farm machinery such as tractors.

Between 2010 and 2014, there were 164 crashes in Selwyn District where speed was a contributing factor, with 82 of these resulting in injuries. These included nine fatalities, 40 serious injuries and 69 minor injuries.

Eighty-five per cent of these crashes occurred on open roads,

Mel Parsons who, along with Julia Deans, will perform at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

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Large vehicles are one of many potential hazards motorists can encounter in Selwyn. with the majority of motorists losing control when driving around a bend (65%), and 17% losing control on a straight road. In 74% of these crashes a single car was involved.

Alcohol was also a contributing

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factor in 28% of these crashes.

Selwyn District Council’s Road Safety Coordinator Ngaire Tinning commented that the faster motorists travel, the higher the risk of serious injury.

“It is very important that people are aware that travelling too fast isn’t always travelling above the speed limit. Even if you have travelled the same route before, always expect that there could be things on the road that can cause an accident, such as wandering stock.

“Many accidents are caused by motorists driving too fast for the conditions. Being aware of your surroundings and slowing down before going around a bend allows you time to stop if you need to,” Ngaire said.

The ‘Expect the Unexpected’ campaign will run during October and November and includes an educational video, radio and newspaper advertising, plus giveaways of pens, along with packs of tissues containing messages to remind drivers to expect the unexpected on roads.

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A team of Darfield firefighters are currently across the Tasman having just competed in the 2015 Australasian Firefighters Championship. Alan Kittelty, Kittelty Bryan Thomas and Joost Kepers joined forces with Morrinsville from the North Island to compete at Echuca, Victoria, (October 23rd - 25th).

The composite team competed in ten different events - against three other teams from New Zealand, one from Fiji and the balance of the total thirty, coming from various parts of Australia.

Although the team containing Darfield firefighters didn't come away with any medals, they performed extremely well and ran penalty free. Their times were consistent and in one

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The team will now continue to train in preparation for the local and Provincial two man waterways competition, which commences in November.

Selwyn locals are well represented at the Fete by Woven Veranda displaying their stylish garden and conservatory furniture made with natural and synthetic wicker and alongside them are Skeanie with super stylish shoes for children.

They will be joined by Wadzee (women’s clothing from Gore) Country Me (beautiful children’s clothing), The Little Leather Company (NZ made elegant handbags), The Rockerman (wooden NZ made furniture There is always a delicious selection of food for lunch and an entertaining range of live music. Top the amazing day off with a stroll around the beautiful Stover Garden.

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For those that were looking forward to either attending or intended participating in the forthcoming Malvern Have a Go Day - it has been postponed.

“For an event like this it is crucial to have a large number of both indoor and outdoor activities happening,” said S e l wy n D i s tr i ct C o un c i l Recreation Advisor, Dave

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Spring is here; time to get your run on. Before you hit the trails for a few kilometres on a sunny day, it is essential to do a few stretches. Stretching is an important component of any fitness routine. Stretching has many benefits, including increased flexibility and improved muscular coordination.

Tippett, Tippett “and although a number of people had committed time and resources to the event, for which I am hugely grateful, generally low participation numbers indicate the timing of the event may not have been quite right.” Dave added.

summer and focus on the promotion of winter sport and recreational activities of any shape and size.”

prevent the aches and pains runners/ joggers commonly experience.

Running, while good for you in many ways, does put stress on your body, especially the lower limbs and joints. The following short stretching routine before your run would definitely help in minimising the risk of running injury.

thing to remember is to only stretch the warm muscles. So, take a walk for five minutes (before your run). Then stop at a lamp post/bench/tree to do your hamstring, quadriceps, calf and Achilles stretches.

This is a free event, held in Darfield and Dave would welcome any community input and “I am keen to reschedule on a suggestions for suitable date towards the end of dates, times and content. content

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Newly appointed Glentunnel School principal: Dion Stechmann feeling ‘at home’ with his Year 6 class.

Glentunnel school is delighted to welcome Dion Stechmann as their new Principal. Dion, together with his wife Fiona , and their children Lachlan and Sophia have moved into the school house. The big move took place over the holidays to allow time for the family to make themselves at home and make invaluable preparations for the new school term. Included in Dion’s role as principal at Glentunnel is teaching the Year 6 students in the afternoons.

Alison Brown, Brown the Glentunnel school administrator commented, “we are extremely happy to welcome Dion and his family to our school and to our local communities.� Judging by the smiles on the Year 6 children's faces, this sentiment is well and truly echoed throughout the school.

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Medical conditions and illnesses accounted for 94%, (26,320). Of all deaths 65% (18,200) from heart disease, cancer and strokes. Cancer was the leading cause relating to 8,200 deaths.

Of the 28,000 deaths, only 3% (800) were sudden (i.e. unexpected, undiagnosed or untreated conditions).

About 400,000 income earners are disabled for at least three months every year. The cause - 16% accidents and 84% due to medical conditions and illnesses which ACC does not cover.

Most of us don’t take the time to consider the effect this would have to ourselves, family and businesses. The ‘she’ll be right’, and ‘we can look at this tomorrow’ approach, often means we don’t take the time to look into ways of reducing this risk before an event occurs.

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We are opera ng from a temporary pump, with the entrance beside Malvern Butchery for the next four weeks un l our new forecourt is ďŹ nished.

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Above: Left to Right: Emma Grigg, Grigg Leigh Walters, Walters Sarah Baker and Ellen Walters who comprise the Darfield High School String Group. The quartet played at Terrace Downs High Country Resort on Saturday, October 24th for a wedding held there. Thanks to the music arranging skills of Sarah Baker, they were able to accommodate the Bride’s wishes by playing ‘The Final Countdown’ as she arrived, ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’ as signatures were put to the Register and ‘All of Me’ as the bridal party walked out. The group then provided background music on the Terrace for a couple of hours.

Max Painter who received High Distinction in the mathematics ‘International Competitions and Assessments for Schools’

Athletic trophy winners: Above L-R: Molly Macpherson, Sarah Quinn, Alex Jenkins & Reuben Holden.

Moa school athletics. Following results’ calculation, trophy winners were announced, who, along with 56 other students, At their Moa Matters assembly now go on to represent the (for years 5 to 8) West Melton school at the Lincoln Zone School celebrated the athletics to be held at Ellesmere achievements of its students.

College, early next month.

The first high achiever This is the highest number the celebrated during the ‘Moa School has ever sent to this Matters’ assembly was Max next stage.

Painter who received High Distinction in the mathematics ‘International Competitions and Assessments for Schools’ (ICAS)exams. ICAS exams are held on the same date throughout New Zealand and a High Distinction is gained when a pupil scores in the top 1% of their age group - so it was an outstanding result for Max. The second group of high achievers were of the sporting kind. During the last week of term three, all students from years 5 to 8 participated in the

OVERALL TROPHY WINNERS: Senior boys champ: Alex Jenkins Senior girls champ: Sarah Quinn Junior boys champ: Reuben Holden Junior girls champ: Molly Macpherson

Darfield: 66 Creyke Road 10,0056 ha, larger lifestyle property on Darfield fringe, house set up sweeping driveway, two living areas, four bedrooms, two bathrooms. Three bay shed (one bay locked with 3ph power). A lovely property. For Sale by Deadline, Unless Sold Prior, No GST, closes Thurs 3 Dec 4pm. Phone to view.

Darfield: 1646 Clintons Road Set on 2ha. Lovely brick family home, two living areas, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, office, triple car garage workshop/sleepout/ storeroom. Amazing outdoor entertaining area, complete with covered pool and spa.

Two paddocks plus a three bay shed. A truly lovely lifestyle. For Sale:$700,000.

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Darfield: 1440 Clintons Road “Peace and tranquillity in Darfield”. Stunning 2 ha lifestyle property that will tick all boxes. 256 m2 homestead set back from road, open plan, 4 bed, 2 bathroom, double garage, internal access, 3 bay shed and utility shed, excellent vege patch.

Very desirable property.

For sale: $760,000.

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Darfield: 214 Hacketts Road What an opportunity here on 4ha. Two homes. The second could be for a dependant relative or sold. Five great paddocks with excellent fencing and plantings. Vendors want sold as moving on. Make them an offer. Open home Sunday 1st, 2-2.30pm.

Christchurch: 50 Turners Road A beautifully presented 4 ha property, 284m2 stunning home, offers privacy and peace.

14 small paddocks, excellent fully lock up sheds and an large L shaped tunnel house & cattle yards. A magical property just waiting for you. For Sale: + GST

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Yaldhurst: 138 Old West Coast Road (Check out video on web site) Welcome to “Hursley” 2.4281 hectares of dream lifestyle with City fringe living. A beautifully presented home and botanical garden. Home offers three living areas, four bedrooms, BBQ area and in-ground pool. A must to view. An entertainer’s dream home. For Sale: by Deadline, Unless Sold Prior, closes at 4pm, 19 Nov 2015. Open Home Sundays 12.30- 1pm.

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Selwyn District Council is reminding all rural property owners to check they have a rapid number displayed at their driveway entrance. Having a rapid number is essential as it gives every rural property an identifiable address to assist emergency services identify where people live. Rapid numbers also help identify ind ivid ual pro perties to couriers, and can also be given out to help friends and visitors find a property.

Summer is the high-risk season for fires in Selwyn, especially in rural areas, so the Council is also encouraging people to ensure their driveways are wide enough to allow emergency vehicles in and out.

One to four digit rapid numbers are found on blue plastic posts and are used to help identify the exact address of a rural property. Numbers are allocated

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based on a system which measures the distance from the start of the road to the property’s driveway in units of 10. For example number 390 is 3,900 metres (or 3.9 km) from the start of the road. This nationwide system is known as the Rural Address Property Identification system or RAPID. Selwyn District Council’s Emergency Management Officer Ryan O’Rourke said it is important for people to understand what a rapid number is and how it can be helpful in an emergency. “Rapid numbers are particularly useful for emergency services such as Police, Ambulance, Fire Department and Civil Defence, as they make it easier to find rural properties. It is a good idea to write the rapid number down close to the phone so it is easy to access in an emergency,� Ryan said. “It is also important to ensure that the driveway or yard entrance is wider than four by four metres to allow enough room for emergency vehicles like a fire tanker to access the property and turn around if they need to,� he added. “Property owners should also make sure their rapid number is clearly visible and keep any trees or plants around the number trimmed if needed.�

Each blue post should show one to four digits, but many still show seven digits from when posts showed two sets of numbers - a three-digit ‘road ID

Know your rapid number: Found on blue plastic posts outside rural properties and must be visible from the road. number’ followed by a four-digit ‘property ID number’. Properties that have a seven-digit number should remove or cover the top three digits (road ID number) as it can be confusing for emergency or postal services.

Ryan commented that as many new families have recently moved to Selwyn not every rural property will have a rapid number. Any rural property that does not have a number should request one. Rapid numbers are not used in townships, and urban properties do not need a number.

Rural property owners can request or replace a rural rapid number by filling out an online form at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ rapidnumber.

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Hampton Engineering’s original base is located at 90 High St, Southbridge and has been servicing the Ellesmere area for over 25 years. Due to local demand, the newest branch of Hampton Engineering is a base at 2253 Bealey Rd in Hororata. Intended to cut down on travelling mes and costs to their local client base, the Bealey Road branch will make for a much more eďŹƒcient service. Hampton Engineering was recently purchased by Fred Dodson from Rangiora and Hororata local Phil Freeman. The company’s previous owner, Geo Hampton is currently redeveloping the Challenge Service Sta on in DarďŹ eld.

Fred has a twenty year background in dairy, agricultural contrac ng and farm advisory, while Phil has a whopping thirty year’s experience in industrial, agricultural and structural engineering. This wealth of experience has given the pair and their sta, the skills to cater to a huge range of farming and industrial engineering requirements.

Hampton Engineering currently employs eleven sta over both sites, giving them the people-power to cover all aspects of general agricultural engineering, specialising in dairy sheds, feed systems and the manufacture of the Hampton Rollermill. Also in their extensive repertoire is the manufacture of top gates, backing gates and specialty trailers.

The Hororata branch currently employs two engineers, with a third joining them aOer Christmas. The workshop is open between 7:30am and 5pm weekdays and also oers a 24/7 callout service.

The versa le Hampton opera on includes ďŹ ve service vehicles; a small crane truck; and the exibility of seven engineers and two trade assistants. This allows them to take on larger projects which makes Hampton Engineering a fast-ac ng, onsite, solu on provider, not to men on the usual engineering workshop facili es.

With a service ďŹ rst a tude and wealth of knowledge, Hampton’s aims to become the engineers of choice in the Malvern area, as well as further aďŹ eld.

They are already the preferred engineers for many clients ranging from Golden Bay to Invercargill.

Hampton can also organise sub-contractors to assist with specialist jobs and are pleased to be able to oer the services of Ken James Impellors (Jet Boat Specialists), Selwyn Structural Steel and James Silver Smith (Milk Tes ng, Waikato Agent).

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The celebrations to recognise Southbridge’s 150 years were certainly a success. Held over Labour weekend, the event attracted huge crowds who enjoyed everything organisers had laid on. The ball on Saturday night was a 350 person sellout and with the

rugby starting at 4am, many had little or no sleep! The result of the game however, left few concerned about the lack of shut-eye. Sunday’s combined church service was packed, as parishioners celebrated their 150 years in the Southbridge community. The Historical Society held a large display in the Rifle Club Hall, which was full to capacity with viewers, for most of the weekend.

“The Cochrane's Street Parade was the biggest seen in living memory,” reported Albert A nd er s on , one of t he organisers, “and you had to stand in one spot for an hour and a half just to see it all.

Individual floats and participants in the street parade would have numbered 200 at least. The Ellesmere Vintage Club did a wonderful job in contributing to the parade, as well as to the McMillan Labour Day Sports the next day with Michael Vink blitzing the Cycle race.”

As well as the Street Parade the

main thoroughfare was home to more than forty five stalls providing everyone with something to see or do throughout the day.

The McMillan Labour Day sports attracted 2,500 people in perfect weather conditions. Sixty Stalls, vintage displays, plus wood and chaff cutting, well and truly kept the crowd entertained. As did Andrew Lambie’s sheep shearing efforts on a machine which looked like it may have come out of the Ark! Well known identity Bill Moore won the beard growing competition, while those attending participated in Bumper Ball, Soccer, Top Town and Sheaf tossing, plus enjoyed the music and sun aplenty.

“Southbridge should be proud of the effort put in by businesses, clubs, churches, and the people themselves, who make this community what it is today,” Albert said. “The organising Committee couldn't have wished for a better result and all I can finish off with is ‘Go the All Blacks!’,” he ended.

MALVERN NEWS Early deadlines for the 12th Nov Issue - due to Show Day. Editorial - 1pm Sunday, 8th Nov Advertising - 1pm Monday 9th Nov

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Need your trees gone?

A broad package of initiatives designed to improve the safety of visiting drivers, and those they share the road with, is well underway.

The Visiting Drivers Project is delivering road safety programmes aimed at each stage of a visitor’s holiday – and is being delivered by a cross-sector partnership between government and the transport and tourism industries. “There is no single solution, or single organisation that can improve road safety for visitors and others on the road. It takes a range of organisations working together across all parts of the system including roads and roadsides, speed, vehicles and road use,� said the NZ Transport Agency’s Southern Regional Director, Jim Harland.

The number of international visitors coming to New Zealand over the last ten years has increased by about thirty per cent, and is continuing to grow, with three million people visiting in the past twelve months.

However the number of crashes involving overseas licence holders has stayed relatively constant or decreased over the last ten years. In 2014 overseas drivers were involved in, but not necessarily at fault in, sixteen fatal crashes and 536 injury crashes. In the same year there were 268 fatal crashes on New Zealand roads in total and more than 8,600

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A range of organisations from transport and tourism organisations are coming together to ensure visitors drive safely. injury crashes.

Check www.drivesafe.org.nz to help educate visiting drivers when they’re planning their trip and also on arrival and during their journey. Changes are to be made to Google Maps travel times to be more reflective of New Zealand’s roads.

Air New Zealand has created a ‘Driving in New Zealand’ app which is available on long-haul flights and it’s screening videos on driving in New Zealand, in a range of languages, on all international flights.

Initiatives already rolled out include the Tourism Industry Association and Rental Vehicle Association’s Code of Practice for rental vehicle operators, which recommends a range of activities including enhanced checks when people are renting vehicles, and providing safety information in vehicles.

Acting National Manager Road Policing, Inspector Pete

John Park, flanked by judges Pauline Finch and Fay Parfitt.

Last week, Darfield’s John Park, Park (a member of the Hornby Tecorian Speakers’ Club) was awarded first place in the Annual Inter-Club Humourous Speech Contest. John gained a total of 195 out of a possible 200 points, for his speech ‘Malapropists of the World, Unitary’!

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Second place went to Julie Dunsmuire of the Hornby Club with her speech ‘Mr S. Sung’ and third place-getter was Rosemary Walkington, Walkington also of the Hornby Club with ‘Three Go Mad in Wellington’.

Deserved congratulations go to all three!

McKennie said Police are aware of the concerns regarding visiting drivers, but the percentage of visiting drivers who have difficulties on New Zealand roads is very low and when they do crash it is normally for the same reasons as New Zealand drivers. “People make mistakes, whether they’re from New Zealand, or overseas. Our challenge with this project is to design the ‘system’ with our tourism partners to protect all road users so that if they make a mistake the chance of them being killed or seriously injured is significantly reduced,� commented the NZ Transport Agency’s Jim Harland. “Part of that is about being responsible hosts and helping our visitors access information to make safe choices and then protecting them if they do make a mistake. That’s what the Visiting Drivers Project is all about.�

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FORRESTER CONTRACTING Forty of the brightest secondary school science students have been selected to attend the inaugural event Powering Potential to be held in Wellington from December 13th to 16th and which will seek answers to some of New Zealand’s future problems and amongst them and the only student from the Canterbury Region is George Watson a pupil of Darfield High School.

Organised by the Royal Society of New Zealand and supported

by Freemasons New Zealand, Powering Potential will bring New Zealand’s most promising science students together to work out how to solve challenging issues facing the country. They will be supported and guided by scientists and mentors.

The students will work in teams of three to five on problems that have been submitted by science organisations. They relate to a wide range of areas critical to New Zealand’s future, from the environment to health.

The students will research, investigate and collaborate to solve the problems they have been given. They will also visit GNS Science to meet with scientists and learn about the skills they have used to solve science problems. “The students will need to think outside the square and use their creative capabilities to find solutions. At the end of the four days each team will present its findings at a special function,� said Andrew Cleland, Cleland Chief Executive of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

Each student was required to submit an in-depth application, which focussed on their own science research or outlined how they have contributed to an area of science in their school or community.

The students were selected because they are serious about

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Grandmaster of Freemasons New Zealand John Litton added: “Freemasons New Zealand is absolutely delighted to be involved in Powering Potential in partnership with the Royal Society of New Zealand. “Education is a cornerstone of Freemasonry. Our organisation is all about self- improvement and having the courage to make changes for the benefit of all. Powering Potential is a perfect fit for us and we are excited about the next three years.�

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The return of the children's races was welcomed by all with the sack race attracting numerous entries being both keenly contested and lots of fun.

The sun shone, and a huge crowd headed to the Hororata Domain to enjoy all the fun of the Fair. The Hororata Parish Spring Fair had something for everyone and the warm sunshine saw everyone enjoy what was on offer. The return of traditional children’s races were a hit with the young participants, as well as the spectating adults.

The Hororata Parish and the Fair’s organisers sincerely thank all the sponsors and volunteers who make this event happen.

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MALVERN CRICKET Saturday October 24th

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AGM

Oxford 145 Mitchell 32 The Haunui Trust AGM will be held on Sth. Malvern 146/0 - This total was scored off 9.4 overs.

Thursday 19th November at 7:30 pm J. Ferris 119 n.o At the Catholic Church hall on Telegraph Rd It is with regret that M. Pauling 20 n.o Phone 318 7344 organisers of the Played in Glentunnel, in great cricket weather. Sth. annual Darfield Malvern won by 10 wkts.

Country Christmas in The Oxford innings, after a slow start, eventually the Park advise that gathered momentum. Two or three batsmen had good there will be no event this year. knocks, and played some excellent shots.

It does however mean The home bowling was good, and the wickets evenly that performers have a Malvern Plunket Centre, Jackson Street, Darfield distributed. M. Pauling’s figures were: 8 overs, and 3/5 whole year to perfect New & Casual Members Welcome runs. T. Rowlands (still at school) shows promise, with their acts and practise November DATES Toys available from rd am some great routines for his leg-spin. ♦ Tues 3 Nov 10-11 0 - 5 years what will be a great th pm ♦ Sat 7 Nov 9:30-12 James Ferris scored a century in 40 mins. He hit seven More info available at the 2016 th am Centre or by phoning ♦ Tues 17 Nov 10-11 6’s, and thirteen 4’s, and Christmas in the Park st pm Fiona ♦ Sat 21 Nov 9:30-12 so scored 94 runs in 021 117 9442 boundaries. He hit 75 runs off 3 overs, not Local vege garden enthusiast would like to start a consecutive, and his shots Twilight Results - 23rd October vegetable gardening group in the Malvern area were - 644444, 6666.1, Men: R Parker 30 P Pownceby 30 with like minded people.

46446. He has the uncanny I Palmer 28 J Halkett 28 This would be a social/casual group to share 26 ability to whack a good N Penney 27 B Scott Results 24th October 2015 P McOscar 26 A Hogg 26 knowledge/seedlings. length ball, on stumps or to B Albon 25 R Marsh 25 How this would be run will depend on interest.

A GRADE Coom 25 the off, to the on-side RLadies: No Tennis Please phone/text boundary. Again, I have M Robertson 23 PRESIDENTS GRADE Sharon with expressions of interest M Moreten 24 A Collins 23 Kirwee Red 6 v Sheffield 3 never seen anything like it.

03 318 3298 or 027 3768849 J Smith 25 P Pearce Kirwee White 7 v View Hill 2 24 Greendale (Home) 159/7 West Melton Blue 5 v Hororata 4 Two’s West Melton Gold 5 v Courtenay East 4 N. Jenkins 59 P Pownceby P Cardosi Courtenay West v West Melton White - Not Closest to the Pin R. Wilson 32 played (SPONSORED BY DARFIELD BAKERY) Read the Malvern News online at: Darfield West 5 v Weedons Green 4 P Pownceby D. Nightingale (still at M Abbot Darfield North 1 v Weedons Blue 8 Results 24th November school)-3/20 Darfield South - Bye Best Gross: N Robertson Weedons 160/6 76 R. Dalley 3/19 C/B A Sime Best Nett: J Halkett Weedons won by 4 wkts.

59 Jenkins and Wilson shared Results: 48 P McOscar 42 in a 1st wkt partnership of JPHalkett Cardosi 42 N Frampton 30th Oct 7:00pm Darfield Primary School Quiz Night Darfield Primary School Hall 39 97 runs. A. Dalley achieved 31st Oct 10:00am Burnham Swim Club Grading & Assessment Burnham Army Camp Pool J Helmore 39 T Edwards 31st Oct 10:30am Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session Kirwee Community Hall a run out with a direct hit.

39 31st Oct 6:00pm Rakaia Fireworks Display Rakaia Sports Domain Regan Dalley told me that a R Parker 39 K Hicks 38 31st Oct 8:00pm Kirwee Highwaymen Golden Oldies Halloween Party Kirwee Hall good game was had by all.

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INTERCLUB 7s Singles Pairs Fours Singles Pairs Fours

Darfield (Div 2) vs Cashmere Sat 24th October R.Hunt Won 25-18 D.Scobie, G.Lea (S) Won 24 - 19 G.Rowe, R.Smith, P.Redfern, S.Glassey (S) Won 25-15 Darfield (Div 2) vs Dunsandel Sat 24th October J.Peyton Won 27-24 B. McLaughlin, E.Woodward (S) Won 24-13 G.Lalord, T.McLauchlan, R.Green,L.Ashby (S) Won 20-19

INTERCLUB TWO FOURS Darfield (Div 1) vs Rangiora Sat 24th October E.Cridge, D.Holland, C.Kittlety, J.Anderson (S) Lost 9-19 S.Mitchell, W.Brook, R.Ireland, T.Kikstra (S) Lost 16-20

INTERCLUB WOMEN’S 5s Pairs Triples

Darfield (Div 5) vs Fendalton Sat 24th Oct W.Clucas, N.McRae Lost 11-20 L.Rowe, J.Hopkirk, M.Fray (S) Lost 11-20

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10:00am 7.30pm 7:30pm 7:00pm 1.00pm 7.30pm 9:30am

Rugby World Cup Final Greendale Golf Club Xmas Hamper Tournament Oxford Garden Fete Mud Plug Terrace Downs Halloween Buffet The Oaks of Darfield - New Summer Menu Geraldine Summer Fete Mel Parsons with special guest Julia Deans Serendipity Players present A Trilogy of One Act Plays Pregnancy & Parenthood Classes commence Malvern News Advertising Deadline Sheffield Memorial Pool AGM Glentunnel Community Centre Boot Sale

16th Nov

8.00pm

Malvern Health and Community Welfare Trust AGM

Darfield Service Centre

17th Nov

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Local Business Network Meeting

Malvern Business Hub

19th Nov

10:00am Rolleston News Deadline

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7:30pm Haunui Trust AGM 10:00am Darfield Playcentre Xmas Market 11:00am VetEnt Darfield Open Day Christmas and Garden Trail Around Local Homes 5:30pm Junior Touch Rugby Finishes

27th Feb

4.00am 10:00am 10:00am 12:30pm

Darfield High School 65th Jubilee

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AGM Wednesday 11th November 7:30pm at SheďŹƒeld School Enquires/Apologies to: Rachael Taiaroa-Benny 318 3061

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Annual General Meeting Monday 16th November, 8pm Darfield Service Centre/Library Please contact the Chairperson, Ian Warren, 03 318 8876, for further information.

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HEFFERNAN, Gregory John Gwen and John, Barry and Emma and Jane wish to thank everyone for their support in the recent sad loss of Greg. The cards, owers, visits, baking and online messages were very much appreciated and a great comfort. Thanks to all who a8ended Gregs funeral and especially Ian, Sean and his many friends who made this such a memorable occasion. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.

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021 204 1274 Call Rebecka at PLANT NURSERIES HotelHomes on TAILORTAILOR-MADE Nutrition and WINDOW REPAIRS Iridology for children. Set your 022 540 9050 WANTED HORORATA Nurseries - Quality child up for success. Discover or 03 318 1355 SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing. landscape plants at wholesale AMUNITION and reloading Got a broken glass window? the best foods for growing, prices. Specialists in farm and e q u i p m e n t . P o w d e r Insurance work, Pet doors, learning, thinking, healing. dairy conversion plantings. projectiles, presses, scales Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Healthy children are happy PAINTING & DECORATING children. Call me, Ilona Perrier, PAINTER Rapid Response. Natives, ornamentals, hedging, etc. Any calibre rifle or Double glazing, Splashbacks, West Melton Wellness, 343 Quality work guaranteed. deciduous trees. Hardy locally shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact Fire Glass. 32 years in the 4334 now, or visit glass industry. Operates in Interior/Exterior, roofs, grown st ock. Fr i end ly Rob 03 342 5885.

Toyota’s wanted. Crown, Oxford, Cust, Darfield, www.westmeltonwellness.co.nz spraypainting, waterblasting. knowledgeable advice. Phone EARLY Cressida, Celica, Cresta, Rolleston, West Melton & Phone Graeme for a free Dave or Wendy for hours we Corona etc or similar. Any Surrounding Areas. Call your are open 03 318 0081 or visit quote 318 2614. Email condition. Other makes and local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 www.hororatanurseries.co.nz spotgee@xtra.co.nz models considered. Contact 3253 or 0272 426 368.

Monday to Friday PAINTING & DECORATING Blake 03 342 5885.

PAINTING & DECORATING HAY Tedder. Prefer good WINDOW REPAIRS 9am - 4:30pm working order but anything Sat & Sun considered. Phone 347 7673.

Closed MEADOW hay, conventional bales 1000 needed. Must be good quality. Please phone HEDGE TRIMMING 0 2 7 6 0 3 3 0 9 9 o r • Mirrors 03 755 7386.

HEDGEHOG

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

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

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SITUATION VACANT

Ph: 03 942 2869 Cell: 028 8500 0783

For all your Interior & Exterior Pain ng Requirements SCRAP METAL

• 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

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Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz SITUATION VACANT

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KIRWEE

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

Experienced Milk Harvester Required Part time for 1100 cows in Darfield/Kirwee area, immediate start.

Please phone Jenny on 027 471 1884.

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Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

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

FORECOURT/SHOP ATTENDANT REQUIRED Part Time Posi on Hours: Mon & Tues 3 - 7pm, Sun 9am - 6pm Plus extra hours to cover staff holidays & sick days Must be over 18 years of age Immediate start Email: kirweechallenge@clear.net.nz Ph: Vanessa 03 318 1847

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WINDOW REPAIRS

TRADES

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

TRADES

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Your New Home or Quality Renova on

PEST CONTROL Phone 027 393 5435 • • • •

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SITUATION VACANT

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• Qualified • Licensed • Experienced

Flies Whitetail Spiders Wasps Cluster Flies Fleas

Phone Mark 027 532 4999 www.mnlbuilders.co.nz

Certified Technician

SITUATION VACANT

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre

Moss Treating:

Hydro Drain Cleaning

Springfield Service Centre DEADLINE

1p m TUESDAY SITUATION VACANT

Requires more staff for the busy summer Period, this could be permanent.

Working within a great team, with full training provided, could suit a student.

ShiO work between the hours of 6:45am to 8:00pm.

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

Email: sue@sscltd.co.nz Phone: (Sue) 027 5015 774

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR Sicon Ferguson Ltd operates a range of services encompassing roading, water services and parks & reserves infrastructure maintenance.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our Administration Team, to administer the accounts payable function for the company. This is a full time position based at the Darfield Branch.

The role will include providing administration support by maintaining and reconciling creditor information, ensuring that all accounts for payment are recorded, processed and paid in an effective and efficient manner. All creditors reports are maintained and accurate. To administer all key accounts, including the fuel and telecommunication suppliers.

Fast keyboard skills are a must, as is familiarity with Microsoft applications.

Also critical for us is a flexible can do attitude.

The successful candidate will possess fantastic people skills and have great attention to detail. Logical thinkers with enquiring minds will do well in this role.

Whilst previous similar experience counts, we are keen to progress people who fit into our culture and work as part of our well-established great team.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please email your CV and Covering letter to recruit@sicon.co.nz or post it to P O Box 40, Darfield by 5.00pm Tuesday 11 November 2015 quoting Reference number 103.

SITUATION VACANT

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. Ph Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY

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

Years of experience and fully qualiďŹ ed.

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Ph 318 8367 or 027 250 0059

Farm & Home Maintenance & General Work • • • • • • • •

Sheds to animal shelters All types of fencing & pergolas Building repairs to new construc on Pruning to tree felling Light engineering Insurance work Anything considered Professional work guaranteed

Contact: Keith Heselwood

027 968 6582 ah 03 318 4014 keithandbarbs@hotmail.com

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

www.powercabledirect.co.nz

TORLESSE CONSTRUCTION LTD ♌ Alterations/Upgrades ♌ Maintenance & General ♌ Town & Country

Ph 0800 765 758

Dawson Gilchrist 021 232 3306 torlesseconstruc on@gmail.com

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

Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282 81 Main South Road, Rolleston

Tip Tr uck Availa Hire ble Contact us for all your Sand, Gravel, Topsoil and Landscape requirements.

Proud to be local

COMPUTER

COMPUTER Contact David: 021 0869 3748 david@selwyntech.co.nz www.selwyntech.co.nz

027 222 1632

Computer help and web design for small businesses and homes throughout the Selwyn District.

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 Li8le, 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.

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

- Neale Donald Walsch, writer

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

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

Cer fying Plumber & GasďŹ 8er 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 Rng Specialist

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.

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

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 0800 11 22 40 chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

So try us first!

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

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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 group of women were at a seminar on how to live in a loving rela onship with their husband.

The women were asked, “How many of you love your husband?� All the women raised their hands.

Then they were asked, “When was the last me you told your husband you loved him?� Some women answered today, a few yesterday, and some couldn't remember.

The women were told to take out their cell phones and text their husband: “I love you, sweetheart.� The women were then instructed to exchange phones with another person, and to read aloud the text message they received, in response. The replies were: 1. Who the hell is this?

2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick or what?

3. Yeah, and I love you too. What's up with you?

4. What now? Did you crash the car again?

5. I don't understand what you mean?

6. What the heck did you do now?

7. Don't beat about the bush, just tell me how much you need?

8. Am I dreaming?

9. If you don't tell me who this message is actually for, someone will die.

10. I thought we agreed you wouldn't drink during the day.

11. Your mother is coming to stay with us, isn't she?