Issue 735 Thursday 24th March 2016

Inside this issue: Coalgate BMX Track

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Hayley Is A Record Breaker

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Walter Turn 100!

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Gnomes Needs You!

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Shaving For A Cure

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Darfield Physio Update

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Sam Steals The Show

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MTB Rider Takes Win

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West Melton Winners

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West Melton EcoWarriors Win Silver

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Judd Cup Cricket Final

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Malvern A & P Show History Sheffield School Art

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Recycling Proves Popular 13 Darfield Garden Club

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West Melton Bowls

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Malvern Bowls

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Sports Results

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Public No ces

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Dates To Remember

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Darfield Volunteer Brigade Firefighter Hayley Rossiter smashed a New Zealand record at the United Fire Brigades Fire Fighter Combat Challenge held in Wellington last Friday and Saturday.

The Combat Challenge is very much like a Firefighter Iron Man and is the most physically demanding event out of all the competitive challenges firefighters contest. “It's earned the reputation of being 'the toughest two minutes in sport’ - so crossing the finishing line is all the more rewarding!” explained Darfield CFO Alan Kittelty.

Wearing full bunker gear and breathing from a Breathing Apparatus set, competitors race against each other and the clock in a series of tasks across the course. The five tasks are: • Climbing a six storey tower carrying a length of 70mm 19kg flaked hose • Hoisting a 70mm hose coil six storeys • Chopping using a 4kg shot hammer to drive a beam 1.5 metres • Extending a charged length of 45mm hose to knock down a disc • Dragging a life sized dummy a distance of 30.5m.

The competition is a great test of skill and fitness and simulates the physical demands of real life firefighting to the public.

In the individual sections: Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade CFO Alan Kittelty ran a personal best in 2.14.91.

However, the star was undeniably Hayley, who smashed the New Zealand record with a time of 2.44.41 minutes in her personal section. On New Zealand soil she is the first woman to complete this course in under three minutes and is also the first woman in the open women category to gain entry to the prestigious ‘Lions Den’ competition.

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In his capacity as Vice President of the United Fire Brigades Association, Darfield’s Alan Kittelty presented Darfield Fire Fighter Hayley Rossiter with her award for a monumental win.

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The Coalgate Reserve BMX Track opening was commemorated by the Malvern Community Board Chairperson (Jenny Gallagher) on Sunday, March 20th before a supportive group of local residents. The challenging fifty metre BMX Track was planned and built under the management control of the Coalgate/Glentunnel Reserve Committee with the assistance of Pub Charities, SDC, Harris Family, W.A.Boyes Contracting and HEB. After the ceremony a sausage sizzle took place while a number of young riders tested the track out.

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Seven year old Robert Harris and his brother, six year old Thomas coming off the banked section of the Coalgate Reserve BMX Track and its opening last weekend.

...continued from front page. outstanding athletes who have Combat Course. It sets the “The Lions Den is for distinguished themselves on the global standard for firefighter health, safety and fitness testing, all elements that can save your life on the job,” explained Alan.

Lion, (provider of Firefighters protective clothing and equipment) has sponsored this Challenge from its inception in 1992, as well as the more recently established Lion’s Den, created in 1998.

Hayley is now also eligible to enter the World Competition in Alan Kittelty competing in the ‘chopping’ section.

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Alan and Hayley also competed together in the Mixed Tandem event and came an impressive second with a time of 1.57.39.

On behalf of the Darfield Brigade, Alan commented on Hayley’s achievements, “we are all immensely proud of her and she has worked so hard for this.

It is great to see her efforts paying off.”

Hayley is also excited about her monumental win and what it means for the future. “I would like to thank everyone for their support with training. I could not have done it without you. I am so happy with the time I achieved, it makes the hard work so worthwhile. I am thoroughly looking forward to competing at future events,” Ph. Mike 0274 822 708 or 318 she finished.

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Pictured above - Walter Bell with his children.

L-R (back): Michael, Robbie, Darryl. L-R (front): Kathryn, Leoni, Walter, Jennifer, Judith.

Local farming identity Walter Bell - celebrated his centenary birthday with numerous family and friends, on March 6th. This remarkable milestone saw folk from far and wide gather in the Kirwee Hall to honour Walter’s one hundred years. The celebration was made extra special for Walter with the attendance of the whole family.

The Bell family are close-knit and the effort made by the

In a first for more than thirty years any staff who take up the opportunity to work in one of the local success story businesses - will be able to do so in entirely new premises.

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Gnomes Alpine Sports are recruiting now for the 2016 season. They hope some of the ever-increasing number of local skiers will take up the challenge, join their team and enjoy the benefits of the brand new store.

Gnomes Alpine Sports directors and co-owners Ally and Leith Kerr commented, “It’s a local business, run by local people, wanting to hire local workers.

We’re Canterbury’s largest offmountain ski rental department and we really want to attract staff with a passion for skiing / snowboarding and the great outdoors. It’s also an opportunity for someone to learn new skills - new skills that can assist with gaining employment throughout the world.

“We work in a fun, fast-paced, environment and all our staff enjoy the benefits of skiing at local mountains on their time off.”

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grandchildren to be present from various locations both in New Zealand and Australia was very special and appreciated by all. An open invite was printed in the Malvern News which had a wonderful response with approximately 200 people arriving at varying stages throughout the day to offer birthday wishes. All those attending would have been associated with Walter at some

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The spectacular cake celebrating Walter’s 100 years. point in their lives and the sheer number of people that he is known to, astounded close members of his family.

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When Year 13, Darfield High School student Courtney Townsend contacted the News asking for assistance and support for her cause, we envisaged a small, local fundraiser for something dear to her heart. Well we got the very last bit correct, but definitely not the former!

Courtney, along with Eddie Searle, Searle Brittany Muiznieks and Olivia Shinn make up the Shave for Cure team from Darfield High School. The thought of losing their locks, just as many undergoing chemo and other medical procedures have to endure, is a sobering way of bringing home the message of support, while raising much needed funds for Leukemia and Blood Cancer Research.

While Eddie is the team member

to undergo a ‘headshave’ on April 14th, Courtney and the rest of the team are co-ordinating, planning and organising in the hope of raising their $5,000 goal.

They really need some local community support to help with their fundraising and to make Eddie’s sacrifice, truly worthwhile. This support may take the form of sponsorship, or maybe someone prepared to Shave for a Cure themselves and attract their own sponsors.

“Each day six kiwis are diagnosed with a blood cancer, so every bit of money that is raised is so important as it all helps to get closer to lowering that number, through researching a cure,” Courtney said. “The school shave is happening on April 14th, which

for school students is conveniently the second to last day of term. This does mean there will be a little time before school goes back, for some hair to grow again!” Courtney added. “If you are not able to take part in the shave, then we really would love it if you could donate some money to one of the team, or to the School directly.

“Donations can be made online, just go to the Shave for a Cure website and search ‘Darfield’ in the schools’ section and our name should pop up!”

Anyone with any further questions about the event or to offer support can contact any member of the shave team or Mr Adams at Darfield High School.

Left to right, Eddie Searle, Olivia Shinn, Courtney Townsend and Brittany Muiznieks, the Darfield High School, Shave for a Cure team.

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• Ensure you eat something after the game/training. Eg. bananas, oranges, sandwiches or a muesli bar. These allow your depleted muscles to get back the sugar/energy that you used up during the exercise.

• Drink fluids before, during and after games/training. Water is the best! Hydrated muscles are more pliable/stretchy and less likely to cause you issues.

• Get your little niggles sorted. A niggle can easily turn into something a lot worse. If you see us early enough we can give you tips on how to warm up the area allowing you to keep playing.

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Pictured above: Sam Begbie and her cat, Tank.

Local Darfield High School student Sam Begbie has good reason to be looking extremely pleased after she and her cat Tank gained some fabulous results at the Canterbury All Breeds Cat Show, held at Papanui High School on March 13th. This is the pair’s first show and Tank came out with three first place titles and one second place. In three of the rings, he was awarded Best Groomed and then went on to win Best Temperament. To top the day off, Tank won the Overall Supreme LongHaired Cat category. Sam thanks everyone, especially Jo Millar and Jo Woodrow Woodrow, who encouraged her to enter Tank into the show and she is looking forward to attending more in the future.

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At West Melton School’s recent Celebration of Learning (school wide assembly) they congratulated the Moa Duathlon and Swimming Cup Champions.

This is a fantastic way of recognising students sporting success at the school's swimming and duathlon sport days.

The teams will go on to represent the West Melton school at Zone and Canterbury level, with the swimmers recently competing at the Lincoln Zone Swimming at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston.

Both Junior Cup recipients had an outstanding day, both coming first in the nine year old Mixed Relay. Morgan also came

second in the nine year old Boys Freestyle and second in the nine year old Boys Breaststroke. Eliza also came second in the nine year old Girls Freestyle. Both will be going to

the Canterbury Zone Swimming in April.

The duathlon athletes will be competing at the Lincoln Zone Duathlon in April at the Motukarara Raceway.

Above: Swimming Cup Winners - Eliza F (Jnr Girls), Alessandra W (Snr Girls), Max S (Snr Boys), Morgan M (Jnr Boys) Below: Duathlon Cup Winners - Isla Mc (Jnr Girls), Lisa H (Snr Girls), Jed Mc (Snr Boys), Aydan S (Jnr Boys).

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Eco-Warriors from West Melton Primary School have done it again! On March 12th, they took part in the Odering’s Nursery School Garden Competition which is run by the Christchurch Horticultural Society and gained silver status for their efforts.

“The exhibitions were top rate and incredibly well put together so it was fantastic for us to improve on our Bronze win from last year,” said Rita Spadoni, a West Melton spokesperson.

Ten Christchurch schools participated in the competition with their entries based on the given theme of ‘Our World’.

Each exhibit was judged by a panel of experts according to several criteria – the wow factor, design and theme, educational elements and construction, presentation and finishing – these requirements determined an entry’s bronze, silver or gold award.

West Melton School’s entry was created with local surroundings and the wider environment in mind.

“Our river flows from the oceans of the globe to our local braided river – the Waimakariri,” Rita said. “The driftwood rake we included represents our local heritage and the legend of Tü Te Raki and his rake.

Native trees, like the kowhai, represented the trees and bushes planted by the school at our local Kowhai Sanctuary to feed and sustain the local native birds. The flaxes and native grasses reflect again the Sanctuary and our native garden at school that also is designed to attract the insects that will feed the birds.

“The selection of vegetables represents the patchwork of crops that can be found on the Canterbury Plains and around the West Melton district. While

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West Melton Eco-Warriors looking delighted with their Oderings Silver Award for ‘Value the Land’.

L-R: Rosie, Amelia & Oliver. Back: Jed. the inclusion of a recycling bin, located in all of our learning communities, reflects the sust ain abl e practic e of recycling, composting and growing edible plants.

“At West Melton we have four worm farms, fed with food scraps, and producing vermicast which is either sold, or put onto the School vegetable plots.

“The artwork birds reflect the

school’s commitment to the establishment of plantings to support birds and insects in our local eco systems. The rainbow was the communal work of the students at West Melton School with the collective house colours linking everyone to the land,” Rita concluded.

The students are reportedly already excited about the next competition!

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Judd Cup winning Greendale team: Back L-R: President George Ridgen, Haigh Jebson, Mike Millar, Regan Dalley, Riley Wilson.

Middle L to R: Sheldon Reed (12th man), Nick Jenkins, Tig Dalley (captain) Blair Chapman, Devon Crequer.

Front L to R: Jeremy Clayton, Gareth Reed. Absent Henry Shipley.

Kirwee hosted Malvern cricket’s end of season show piece the Judd Cup on Saturday.

Despite losing the early wicket of in-form Blair Chapman to South Malvern’s opening fast bowler Mike McCaughan, McCaughan Greendale scored a good total of 244/9 by stringing together a run of good partnerships.

Henry Shipley top scored with 68, Tig Dalley, Dalley Nick Jenkins and Mike Millar all scored in the 30's. Mike Pauling took 2-28 and was, as always, hard to score off.

Needing 5.8 runs per over Mike Pa ulin g ba tte d positively at the top of the innings for South Malvern.

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The Malvern A & P Show takes place this weekend - Saturday, March 26th, and while everyone has their fingers crossed for great weather - it will, as always, be a day not to be missed regardless.

Some further articles have been unearthed, touching on news of previous Shows from years gone by, but in the present day organisers have everything ready to go, while the last minute preparations for entries to be submitted on the day will be undertaken over the next 24 hours or so. The News wishes the A & P Association all the very best for a successful Show day - one making all their hard work worthwhile.

From The Press, Saturday April 26, 1947 in the Farm and Station Section the Malvern A & P Show had a fascinating write up: Entitled HOME-MADE MACHINES Novel Show Class at Sheffield SKILL AND INGENUITY DISPLAYED A most interesting and valuable innovation was made by the Malvern Agricultural and Pastoral Association at its show this year in the inclusion in the catalogue of a section called “farmcraft”. The section is for the exhibition of implements, improvements to existing implements, welding, blacksmithing, and farm gates, all to be the work of amateurs, and for use on the farm on which the exhibitor works.

This year’s display produced nothing new in the way of implements, but it did produce an astonishing number of

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examples of the skill and ingenuity of farm people in building their own implements, making small improvements to bought implements, and in carrying out such operations as welding and blacksmithing. Some of the work was of a standard not normally obtainable from professional specialists, with every advantage in the way of trade training and full workshop equipment.

Three farm implements were put before the judges, each of them an ambitious project and the product of a great deal of thought and painstaking work. Two were potato sorters, one of which has done excellent service for years on the farm on which it was built. The other, incorporated a device for removing the rubbish from the lifted crop. This was the only novelty in the show, and was claimed to have worked about 75 per cent efficiently, which makes it a most useful fitting.

A machine not frequently seen in this country was a potato planter made by the maker of one of the sorters. A similar principle has been adopted increasingly in England in recent years for planting not only potatoes, but many garden crops which require transplanting

after having been grown in a nursery. The machine makes a drill, sows manure in it, drops in potatoes, and finally moulds up the row. It is drawn by a tractor and three men sit on it feeding seed potatoes into revolving slots which space them accurately in the moulds. Sowing is much faster by this method than by hand.

The men prefer it, and much of the drudgery has been taken out of planting large areas of potatoes.

The class for an attachment to an existing implement attracted six entries.

They were not spectacular, but all of them showed that somebody with a practical turn of mind had used his brains to save himself labour. One was a hoist fitted to a tractor. This implement has had a great deal of use on the farm on which it was made. It has taken all the drudgery out of shovelling shingle, for instance, and has been responsible for more shingle being placed where it was needed about the farm than would have been placed if simple manpower only had been used. Another was a practical adaptation of a horse drawn mower to tractor use.

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From The Press, Monday April 14, 1946 MALVERN SHOW SPLENDID DISPLAY OF SOUTHDOWNS A strong southerly wind, with rain in the middle of the afternoon, to some extent marred the Malvern Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s show at Sheffield on Saturday. The show, the first since 1940, attracted a record number of entries, and in almost every section was a splendid display of what the district is able to produce from its widely varied resources.

The rain came just in time to spoil the day for most of the spectators, as it arrived the first few of the ring events were being got off.

The sheep sections were particularly strong. The displays of fat lambs and flock sheep, and also of Southdowns were outstanding. In the flock sheep classes, competition was well spread, and some fine pens were entered. An outstanding class was that for ewe lambs, other than halfbred or Corriedale, in which there were 11 entries.

Among the Southdowns, classes of a dozen or more were frequent, and the general standard of the entry, which came from a number of wellknown studs, was very high indeed. The champion ram was bred and shown by L. D. Adams. He is a wide, nuggety ram, a oneshear, with a fine back, well filled out behind,

and he has a particularly strong head. The reserve champion was bred and shown by J. D. Galpin, who had a very fine team entered. The ram, a hogget, was of choice quality, and displayed most of the breed points to perfection. J.D. Galpin showed the champion ewe, a one-shear of the very highest merit. She was long-framed and beautifully set sheep. The same breeder showed the reserve champion, another exceptional ewe.

All this breeder’s sheep were brought out particularly well.

James Reid was the only exhibitor in the English Leicester classes. His champion ram, a oneshear, was a great sheep, big, bold, and showing every promise of developing into an outstanding sire. The Border Leicesters, a breed which is well represented in the district, attracted a good competition. B. and D. Clinton showed the champions, of which the ewe was a splendid example of the breed.

The Romney lamb classes were well filled, as was the class for ewes. The champion ram was found in J. D. Galpins’s ram lamb, a splendidly proportioned sheep, well boned and beautifully moulded. The ewe champion came from L. D Adams, and was a choice sheep.

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Robert Reid was the only exhibitor in the Ryeland classes, but he sent forward some good sheep.

There was a good showing of Merinos, in which classes three breeders competed.

James Reid and A.E Cross were the only exhibitors in the Corriedale sections. The Reid sheep filled most of the places.

Competition was well distributed, and some fine examples of the breed were forward.

The displays of grain and seeds, potatoes, and roots were worthy of special mention.

Competition in all three was widely spread.

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With The Malvern A & P Show to be held on Saturday, March 26th, children in Room Two at Sheffield School have been busy completing their pictures to display.

The children were instructed to create African animal sketches with the drawing techniques they have been learning in class over the last four weeks. These in clu de sha din g an d smudging. Each child was given a picture of their selected animal’s head and then they were given creative freedom to draw the a nima l a body an d surrounding background.

The children are all understandably extremely proud of their art and can’t wait to see the results of their creativity on display at the Show.

Bonnie Collier from Sheffield School working hard to create a masterpiece for display at the Malvern A & P Show 2016.

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

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

The King of the Jungle was a popular choice amongst pupils.

Above Emmerson Marshall gets to grips with the subject.

New Drill with half width shutoff

Providing quality on-farm cultivation and drilling services in your area Smart information based decisions

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

Finn Kelly opts for a Hippopotamus based drawing for his exhibition piece.

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McCorkindale Contrac ng Ltd Nearly 3,500 kilograms of waste have been recycled over summer from recycling stations trialled at popular holiday spots in Selwyn.

The Council provided recycling stations at Coes Ford, Chamberlains Ford and Castle Hill Village over the summer school holiday period.

Rubbish bins were already provided at these sites but the new recycling stations provided an option to recycle various types of materials and allowed a total of 3,480kg of material to be recycled.

“Feedback about the recycling stations from campers and residents in these areas was very positive and the new stations encourage people to recycle their waste rather than putting it in a rubbish bin which ends up in a landfill,” said Selwyn District Council Solid Waste Manager Andrew Boyd.

Boyd “Rubbish from busy camping spots can also be dumped

Rural & Residen+al Fencing Specialists Farm & Lifestyle Blocks, Post & Rail, Subdivisions, T&G Fences, Hill Work and Repairs Est. 2006

Jeremy McCorkindale FCANZ Member 027 333 7383 A/H 03 318 0680 mccorkindalecontrac ng@yahoo.co.nz

One of the new recycling stations at Coes Ford. elsewhere and end up spoiling our environment. The recycling stations provide people with a more responsible way of getting rid of glass bottles, drink cans, plastic containers and other recyclable material,” he said.

Andrew added that most of the recycling material deposited in the new stations was correctly sorted by campers to avoid contaminating the recycling stream.

The month of March is Autumn Show at Garden Club and the Dahlias once again stole the Show. The colours and variety were amazing and our judges Robert and Kathy Wells from the Spreydon Garden Club were hard pressed to come to their decisions. However a stunning red and gold Dahlia stood out, taking the tle of Premier Dahlia. A white Gladioli being the Premier Bloom for the Show. Other entries included some beau ful roses, very appe sing vegetables and Autumn leaves. Our judges were most impressed with the quality of our exhibits, given the weather we have experienced. An abundant Harvest Basket won the prize for open decora ve, with a simple but stunning arrangement taking out the novice class. Awards were presented to: • Premier Dahlia: Carol Williams • Premier Bloom: Cynthia Bishell • Most Points Cut Flowers: Carol Williams • Most Points Open Decora ve: Kate Campbell • Most Points Novice Class: Barbara Roberts Congratula ons and thanks go to all the members who regularly par cipate in our compe ons.

Unfortunately our speaker for the day could not be with us, so an impromptu quiz was arranged to test the brain power of members! If they hold a na onal New Zealand garden quiz count us in, what amazing results with so many correct answers. A fun event, but one which tests our knowledge and gets us inter-ac ng with other members. A cuppa and some cake finished off the aPernoon with plenty of me to admire the exhibits on display. Cooler days now so more work to be done in the garden ready for the winter.

Happy days.

Pat Newmarch

The recycling stations at Chamberlains and Coes Ford will remain at their current locations until mid-2016, so the Council can assess demand for them to remain at these locations on a more permanent basis.

The recycling station trial will continue at Castle Hill while the Council consults on options for a permanent recycling service at Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass.

Malvern News Deadlines: Editorial 1pm Monday Adver sing 10am Tuesday

General Cartage Bulk Grain & Fertiliser Hay & Baleage Wool & Machinery Aggregates & Shingle Supplies

021 248 8227 or A/H 03 318 8227

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Catering for all your onon-farm slaughtering • Qualified Butcher/Operator • No Job too Small • MAF Listed • Carcass Delivered to Butcher of Your Choice

Pete Blanken Phone 03 318 8894 Mob 027 692 2340

On February 24th, Kirwee and West Melton ladies held their annual challenge for the Florrie Calder Trophy. West Melton won the trophy on their own grounds. Previously, the trophy had been held by Kirwee for four years, by four games to one and one drawn.

The Kirwee Fours were held on March 13th. Bob Shorter, Derrol Fitzgibbon, Mike Burke and Terry Butland from West Melton were not only great on the day, but were also convincing winners.

February and March saw the completion of several Club championships. In the Men’s Club Championship Pairs final, Bob Shorter and Ron McNicholl prevailed over Mike Leigh and John Waller, Waller while Ali Gardiner won the Ladies Open Singles Championship.

The Pearce Trophy is a mixed pair’s competition and this was won by Bob Burnett and Rosemary Pearson.

Mike and Gretta Leigh were the winners in the Husband and Wife Competition.

“Congratulations to all of these players as it is not easy qualifying for these finals, let

alone winning them,” said Club spokesperson Peter Bickley.

The Social Bowls competition was completed on Thursday, March 17th with the Crackerjacks team of Shane O’Brian, Shaun Archer, John Wilkinson and Michael Bickley winning once again. Social Bowls is primarily a fun night out, but the skill levels of all of the teams keeps increasing each year, which is reflected in the number of points scored.

On most nights, approx. sixtyfour players were competing.

“Hopefully that kind of support will continue next year,” Peter concluded.

Dairy lane, Farm tracks maintenance Driveways Tree, hedge and stump removal

Water Race Cleaning Sub-divisions Horse Arenas Trenching for service Ali Gardiner - West Melton Ladies Open Singles Champion - looking delighted with her trophy.

Bob Burnett and Rosemary Pearson - Pearce Trophy winners.

Efficient, Friendly Service

With our 2015 Horsch Torrano ‘One Pass’ Cultivator Phone Dean 318 3630 (diverts to cell-phone)

Left: Diane Westaway the Junior Women’s Singles winner with sponsor Helen Pearce The Malvern Junior Women’s Singles were held at Kirwee on Saturday, March 19th. Sponsored by Helen Pearce (West Melton) the results were: 1: Diane Westaway (Kirwee) 2: Marian Galloway (Kirwee) 3: Ann May (West Melton)

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Kirwee Rugby Club

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB Junior Registration Night

Crusaders At Kirwee!!

Friday 1st April, 4 pm - 5 pm Darfield Netball Clubrooms

Crusaders are coming to Kirwee RFC!!

Monday 28th March 4-5pm

Come along, learn some new skills.

Photo opportunities.

All welcome

Next Thirsty Thursday - 7th April 2016

B Scott P Cardosi P McOscar P Pownceby T Kenworthy A Valli B Jordaan A Thorne I Palmer J Kelly T Hicks J McLeod M Robertson P Pearce G Coom

30 28 28 28 28 25 24 24 23 23 28 23 20 15

HORORATA TWILIGHT GOLF WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS

• • • • •

Bar & Restaurant Darfield Hotel Darfield Pharmacy Sharpies Golf Farmlands Darfield PGG Wrightson Darfield Darfield ITM Darfield Tyre Centre Rubicon Valley Horse Treks Waimak Alpine Jet Thirsty Liquor Darfield

Results 19th March 2016 Best Gross: N Robertson Today's Competition - Gross Round Senior: N Robertson 76 A Sime 77 Intermediate: P Cardosi 82 D Platt 78 Junior A: P Fletcher 83 M Cowan 88 Junior B: T Edwards 89 G Harris 98 Ladies: P Hicks 72 J Wilson 74 Closest to Pins #2 in 2: N Robertson #6: K Kibler #11: D Platt #14: J Wilson #17: P McOscar #18 Longest Putt: T Edwards Next Weeks Competition: Presidents Trophy round 1, ringers.

info@malvernnews.co.nz www.malvernnews.co.nz

DEADLINES: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Malvern News Editorial - 1pm Mon Malvern News Adverts - 10am Tues Rolleston News Editorial - 30th March Rolleston News Adverts - 31st March

24th Mar

4:00pm

Darfield Netball Club Year 6 - 8 Trials

Darfield Netball Courts

24th Mar 25-28 Mar 26th Mar

7:00pm

Darfield Rugby Club Night Game Malvern News Office Closed For Easter Malvern A & P Show

Darfield Rugby Grounds

26th Mar

7:00pm

Easter Saturday - Live Music ‘Southern Man’

Sheffield Hotel

28th Mar

4:00pm

Crusaders at Kirwee!

Kirwee Rugby Clubrooms

29th Mar

10:00am

Malvern News Advertising Deadline for the 1st April Issue

29th Mar

10:00am

1 3 6 5 2 8

Final Placing for Knockout: 1st: West Melton White 2nd: Darfield South 3rd: Kirwee Red 4th: Kirwee White 5th: Weedons Blue 6th: Darfield West 7th: Weedons Green 8th: WestMelton Gold

Darfield Service Centre

Sons of a Bitch & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour 2016

Windwhistle

30th Mar

Sheffield Memorial Pool is now closed from today

Sheffield Memorial Pool St Joseph’s Hall

30th Mar

7:30pm

Contract Bridge Lessons commence

31st Mar

10:00am

Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for the 6th April Issue

31st Mar

7:00pm

Complete Health Improvement Programme Free Info Session

Darfield Library

31st Mar

7:00pm

Darfield Hotel Quiz Night

Darfield Hotel

1st Apr

4:00pm

Darfield Netball Club Junior Registration Night

Darfield Netball Clubrooms

1st Apr

7:00pm

Terrace Downs Global Buffet - Argentina, Greece & Japan

Terrace Downs Resort

Charity Exhibition and Auction - Maurice Askew Kirwee Plunket Toy Library

Selwyn Gallery, Darfield Kirwee Community Hall

3rd Apr

Results 19th March 2016 Presidents Grade

Darfield SeniorNet Classes

Sheffield Domain

30th Mar

1-29 Apr 2nd Apr

West Melton White 8 v Darfield South Kirwee Red 6 v Kirwee White Darfield West 3 v Weedons Blue West Melton Gold 4 v Weedons Green Courtenay West 7 v View Hill Darfield North 1 v Sheffield West Melton Blue (No Result) Hororata Sheffield Bye

CLOCKTOWER CNR, DARFIELD PH 03 318 7450 FAX 03 318 7451

DATES TO REMEMBER

and Chainsaws • Terrace Wine

Trish Hicks K Penney R Marsh

He was a dedicated Selwyn member and supporter of country rugby.

Our thoughts are with Ann and his family.

• Darfield Bakery • Darfield Mowers

• • • • •

Any queries please ph Victoria Leech 027 208 0581 victorial@xtra.co.nz

Neil McAndrew

www.kirweerugby.co.nz

Results 18th March 2016

Registration forms, subs and payment option details available on our website www.sportsground.co.nz/darfieldnetball Cash or cheque payment only available on the day

The Selwyn Rugby Club Committee and its members would like to acknowledge the passing of life member

at the clubrooms

Men: C Hicks 30 N Robertson 28 S Oliver 28 E Davies 28 L Kenworthy 26 R Marsh 24 G Coom 24 N Penney 23 C Bishop 23 Ladies: B Bryant 26 K Penney 22 P Reynolds 16 Two’s: P Cardosi Closest to the Pins: P Cardosi Longest Drive: P Cardosi Longest Putt:

PUBLIC NOTICES

Wings & Wheels

3rd Apr 4th Apr

11:00am

5th Apr

7:30pm

Rakaia School Country Fair Darfield Indoor Bowls AGM / Club Night

Rakaia School

Malvern Community Arts Council AGM

Selwyn Gallery, Darfield

8th Apr

Free Computer Training

Darfield Library

17th Apr

Anglican Parish 4 x 4 Drive to Back Country Station

19th Apr

5:15pm

Malvern Business Network Local Business Group Meeting

Terrace Winebar

23rd Apr 26th Apr 29th Apr

6:00pm

Kirwee Players 40th Year Celebration Dinner Applications for Selwyn Heritage Funding Close Today Sons of a Bitch & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour 2016

Kirwee Community Hall

30th Apr

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library

Kirwee Community Hall

1st May

Sons of a Bitch & Mel Parsons Woolshed Tour 2016

Rakaia Gorge

Springfield

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library New Members Welcome!!!

No charge for toy-hire. Half-year and casual subs available. Lots of quality Saturday 2nd toys to choose from - dress-ups, th Saturday 30 puzzles, ride-on toys, outdoor toys.

Come say hello!

Check us Kirwee Community Hall out on Choose from hundreds of toys Facebook

April Dates:

for only $50 per year!

Enquiries email: kptl.toylibrary@gmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Sheffield Memorial Pool Closed from 30th March 2016 Please return keys to Sheffield School.

We would like to thank Curle Contrac>ng, Taege Engineering, Barnhill Engineering and all our volunteers for their support throughout the season.

Darfield SeniorNet Classes

ACCOUNTANTS LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston Office phone 03 324 3030.

“Real people, real knowledge”.

CLEANING INSIDE n Out Cleaning have a team of Cleaners and gardeners for your builders cleans or domestic cleaning needs. Site clearing and gardening. Anything inside or out of the home. For all your cleaning needs call 020 4069 3732.

CHURCH NOTICES

4 week beginner course on Windows 10.

Starting Tuesday 29th March 10am - 12pm at the Darfield Service Centre.

CHURCH of the Open Door, Te Pirita. God loves all the

To register please call Kathryn on (03) 318 7077

Darfield Life Church

people in the whole world.

Open 24/7.

Sunday 6.30 Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace AUTOMOTIVE

Origin Youth Thursday 7pm James Sutherland 021 029 52203

• WOF while you wait • Full mechanical repairs

and servicing on all makes and models of vehicles • 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into automotive servicing

Jones Road Auto 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston

Phone 347 4020 CELEBRANT CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence.

Weddings and Civil unions in Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or 027 205 4660.

W E DD IN G S , C iv i l U n i o n Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Funerals & Unveilings. Jenni Gibson ph/fax: 324 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089

CONTRACTING

Fencing Post Driving Call us!

Ph 03 347 3479 COUNSELLING

Anxiety & Depression

www.celebrantservices.net.nz

Mental Skills Coach Experienced, qualified, professional.

Adults & Children

CHIMNEY SWEEP

Anna Dalzell Phone 0800 2CHANGE

jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz

CHIM chim chimney sweepers and safety keepers. Available to sweep and check fires and log burners ready for winter.

Very clean, dust free system.

Most areas $70 during March.

Phone 0800 22 44 64 or 318 1514. Members NZ Home Heating Assn.

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.

Thursday 24th March 2016 GARAGE SALE

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SATURDAY 26th March, LUCERNE hay. Good quality.

8 : 3 0 a m . 4 5 M c H u g h Shed stored. Conv. bales.

C r e s c e n t , D a r f i e l d . Kirwee area. $12 per bale. Ph Homewares, tools, plants, 318 1964.. lovely things!

MAIZE 8ha standing. Ready to cut soon. Enquiries to 027 EQUESTRIAN 464 4295.

PEASTRAW for sale. Medium HORSE Massage Therapist s q u a r e s . Call Rob fully trained and experienced available for treatments in 027 379 1622 or 318 8808.

WOOD shavings - untreated, Selwyn area. Please phone clean shavings suitable for Amanda 022 089 1723. horse stables, calving sheds, www.equineinmotion.co.nz chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in FENCING 70L bags, 1m 3 bales SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your (compressed) and bulk area now. Lifestyle. Farm. delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types for more details. of animals. Fences. Yards.

One man & his truck; labour & transport sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing. Steptoe & Co John is available to help with Selling on behalf at design and planning.

Canterbury Markets.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield • Fresh Produce 03 312 4747.

• Homemade Preserves • Plants FLATMATE WANTED Contact Steptoe to RURAL lifestyle block on discuss on 03 318 1947 outskirts of Darfield. With or text 027 218 1947. one other mature lady.

One off or regular Phone 027 207 8821 or no problem.

021 318 1795.

Pickup of produce available.

FURNITURE

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

Pick up & deliver Phone 318 0047 or 027 318 0047 FIREWOOD & COAL HORORATA Firewood, old man pine, oregon, macrocarpa.

Nice and dry. Available now.

Buy now, quick delivery. Ph 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 & leave a message.

RK Firewood Supplying dry firewood for this winter Available now - Old Man Pine (dry) Bluegum, Macrocarpa & Oregon (all dry) Try the Hot Mix. All top quality, clean wood.

EPpos available.

Rini Contrac ng 027 451 7300.

AC & EA WAKELIN

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

DEADLINE 10am Tuesday

HEDGE TRIMMING

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 at 5m or less • Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

FIREWOOD & COAL

OLD MAN PINE FIREWOOD 3 6m - $320.00 9m3 - $470.00 12m3 - $630.00 Hardwoods available

HEDGE TRIMMING

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482 HOUSE TO LET DUNSANDEL 3 bedroom house. $410 per week. Phone 027 436 8846.

HORORATA 3 bedroom modern home with ensuite. Spacious section. $350 per week.

References required. Please ph on e R e becc a S m ith Property Brokers 027 313 2270.

Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183 For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements.

Proud to be your local Painter!

SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

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 PAINTING & DECORATING

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

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

PAINTER Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

SITUATION VACANT Interior/Exterior, roofs, ROOF MAINTENANCE spraypainting, waterblasting. ROOF & house maintenance.

FENCER/LABOURER required for Phone Graeme for a free All aspects covered including all aspects of fencing. quote 318 2614. Email spouting, mortar, tiles, Experience preferred. spotgee@xtra.co.nz re-roofing, roof painting, Available now. Phone Jeremy moss, mould & silicone or Loretta on 027 333 7383 PLANT NURSERIES sealing. General repairs. Ph or 03 318 0680.

HORORATA Nurseries - Quality 03 347 6702. landscape plants at wholesale SITUATION VACANT prices. Specialists in farm and THREE POSITIONS dairy conversion plantings.

AVAILABLE Natives, ornamentals, hedging, ACCOUNTS person wanted. on dairy farm 2.5km from A c c o u n t i n g k n o w l e d g e deciduous trees. Hardy locally necessary. Prefer MYOB Darfield. 1000 cows, 60 bale grown stock. Friendly rotary. Must been keen, proficient, training considered. knowledgeable advice. Phone reliable, hard workers.

1-2 days a month. Phone Minimum restricted drivers Dave or Wendy for hours we are 03 318 2960. open 03 318 0081 or visit license. We require a 2IC www.hororatanurseries.co.nz GARDENER wanted 4 hours/ and two Farm Assistants. week. 3 km from Darfield. Ph Accommodation provided.

Call Jonny on 027 291 4160.

SITUATION WANTED Jeanette 317 9202.

EXPERIENCED Lincoln boys looking for crutching & dagging work. Cheap rates.

Phone Robbie 027 434 0427 or Arthur 027 603 3900.

FARM position required. Mid 30s female, completed level 3 farming skills (work ready) certificate. From farming background. Full/part time or work experience required.

Terms negotiable. Prefer hill country. Reliable, keen, stock sense. Fully trained heading dog under good command.

021 026 98357.

CARPENTERS WANTED Our clients are commi2ed to the dairy industry and are con+nuing to develop, which means we now have an opening for an experienced carpenter to join our dynamic team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys concrete and concrete placing and has an eye for detail.

Some digger driving could be required.

If this sounds like you, please either contact Nigel Hodges on 0274 270 557 or email nigel@ruralbuilding.co.nz.

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SITUATION VACANT

Tunnel House Tech Ltd Worker wanted Tunnel house Tech construct steel framed Tunnel houses.

We are a small family run company in Kirwee.

This role is weather dependent, you must be able to work in extremes of temperature and manage heights with confidence.

• On any given day working long hours can be expected to complete the job.

• Ideally you will demonstrate good self-direction and self-management as part of your core work ethic.

• This said being able to follow Team Leader direction is vital for this role.

• Able to be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time.

• A full Licence is essential, Class 2 is advantage but not necessary.

Interested persons are asked to Email CV to nikki@tunnelhouse.co.nz or call Nikki on 021 392 935

2 IC Poultry Assistant We are looking for an enthusiastic 2IC, dedicated to stock and willingness to learn on our brand new free range poultry unit which is an exciting new development.

We pride ourselves in a business that recognises strengths in great teams and a practical approach.

Training will be given with potential to one day run and manage your own poultry farm.

A brand new house is supplied with the job, plus salary.

Applicants must have: • Great enthusiasm to work and be flexible • Punctuality and reliability • This position is suitable for someone who can think for themselves and take responsibility as required when the manager is away.

• Would suit people from dairy industry, full training will be given • Need NZ residency.

If you are interested, please email CV and a cover letter to melrosefreerange@gmail.com by 8th April 2016.

SITUATION VACANT

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

PA RT - TIME hairdress er SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing. FOR all glass requirements wanted. Please phone Karen Got a broken glass window? phone Phil 317 9046 or Insurance work, Pet doors, 317 9400.

021 046 6046.

Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, WANTED Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 AMMUNITION and reloading years in the glass industry. e q u i p m e n t . P o w d e r Operates in Oxford, Cust, projectiles, presses, scales Darfield, Rolleston, West etc. Any calibre rifle or Melton & Surrounding Areas. shotgun. Cash buyer. Call your local Glazier Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

Mark on 03 312 3253 or MACROCARPA trees. Mature 0272 426 368. trees and logs suitable for milling. Phone Graeme Knowles 021 613 229.

WINDOW CLEANING

Country Touch Services Your local Window cleaner with 20 years experience • Heat Pump Cleaning • Headstones Cleaned +

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

• • • • •

Letters Repainted.

Phone 318 1960 or 022 044 0654

TRADES

Brian’s Telelectric Ltd Brian Rowe

Ph 03 318 4128

Registered Electrician

www.malvernglass.co.nz

Phone 03 318 1928 Mobile 027 251 0151 Fax 03 318 1909 Email: brians.telelectric@xtra.co.nz DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

TRADES

COUNTRY TOUCH Services

DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals

Licenced Builder

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Coalgate, Kirwee, Springfield.

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

SITUATION VACANT

Need some help with: • • • • • •

Aerials/Dishes TV/DVR Set-up Wall Mounting Freeview/Decoders Cabling Phone Jacks

• • • •

Multi-room Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Installations of TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi Fi

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz Get me to do your ‘dishes’

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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 UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons.

Please phone 03 980 4979.

TRADES

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TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

Phone David Barnhill • 25 years experience 027 618 2345 • Local qualified builder or • All types of work a/h 317 9144 undertaken including additions, alterations, new houses, sheds etc

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

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

Years of experience and fully qualified.

Ph 318 8367 or 027 250 0059

Rural | Lifestyle | Stock Yards New Lawns | Excavator Available

Ph 03 347 3479

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS Registered Master Builder • •

New houses or alterations Award winning builder

R eg is te re d

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master MEMBER

03 318 3778 or 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@vodafone.co.nz

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Garden Ligh ng House Re-Wire Telephone Extensions Kitchen Re-Fit New Builds/Extensions Spa Pool Installa on Shop Fi ng Office Re-fits Mitsubishi Heat Pumps Electrical Safety Cer ficate

Mobile: 021 22 77 275 Ph: 379 6644 Fax: 379 6645 35 Rochester Crescent, Rolleston greg@aelectrical.co.nz

One man & his truck; labour & transport

Steptoe & Co Tip:

Autumn is here, time to start thinking about putting the garden to sleep.

Tiling Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Hea ng Installer 10+ years

Lifestyle block services, maintenance & clearance

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947 or text 027 218

COMPUTER

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!

Cowards die many +mes before their deaths. The valiant never Mark Jones taste of death but once.

03 318-1956 - WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 027 210 4242 Julius Caesar.

0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire from $8 p.w.

• Dishwashers • Washing Machines • Dryers

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK

Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter Over 25 years experience

Domestic / Commercial New Work / Renovations Gas Heating & Appliances No job too big or small

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Contact Your Local Plumbing & Gasfitting Specialist

Phone Glenn: 027 445 0684

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

Hydro Drain Cleaning po box 26 kirwee

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

I am a registered teacher who creates an individual tutoring programme for your child.

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

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

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

DEADLINE

10am Phone 03 318 1552 Mandy Johnston (Mrs J)

42 South Terrace, (Darfield Dental Building) www.kipmcgrath.co.nz

TUESDAY

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

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DEFERENCE BETWEEN MAN & WOMEN (BY A MAN) MARRIAGE A woman marries a man expec ng he will change, but he doesn't.

A man marries a woman expec ng that she won't change, but she does.

FUTURE A woman worries about the future un l she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future un l he gets a wife.

DRESSING UP A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.

A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.

Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

ARGUMENTS A woman has the last word in any argument.

Anything a man says aPer that is the beginning of a new argument.

OFFSPRING A woman knows all about her children's den st appointments and romances, best friends, favourite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.

A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.