Issue 748 Friday 24th June 2016

Inside this issue: Turning a Passion Into A Bright Future

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Faces Of Farming

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Celebra ng Local Volunteers

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Darfield School Quiz

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Le2ers To The Editors

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Malvern Community Patrol

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Ba2le Of The Somme

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Glentunnel Fundraising 6 Ac on Students’ Speed Date 7 An Author Experience Malvern Bowls Life Member KidsFest Coming Soon

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Mirrors Installed For Dancers

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Three Hour Cross Country MX Series

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Matariki Celebra ons

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Z Darfield Good In The Hood

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Kirwee Rugby Club Feature

DHS Pupils L to R: Aeryn McMillan Da-via, Sam Begbie, JD Stephens, Katelyn McKay.

Pages 14 - 17 Sports

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Public No ces

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Dates To Remember

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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The Battle of the Somme will be commemorated with a tree planting ceremony

at the Sheffield/Waddington Cenotaph.

Friday 1st July, 2pm (the date the battle began one hundred years ago) Light refreshments will follow at the Sheffield Primary School.

For the Sheffield/Waddington Township Committee Contact Hazel Wheeler 318 3805 or Hugh Paterson 318 3814

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unday, June 19th saw a flock of costumed teens and teachers attend the annual Mud Run and amongst them were many from Malvern. The event, organised by the University of Canterbury, invites all secondary schools across the greater Christchurch and Canterbury region to take part. Teams of four had an unique opportunity to dress up and take on a five kilometre obstacle course known for containing just a bit of mud, a few challenges and heaps of entertainment along the way! The event is popular among teens as participants do not need sporting or athletic experience; it's all about 'having a go’, ‘having fun with friends’ and getting extremely muddy in the process!

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From the age of two, Darfield’s Cameron Carter has been fascinated with trains. Sixteen years on, he has proven that trains are not just a hobby of his, but also a career in the making.

Darfield locals may have seen Cameron by the train tracks (at a safe distance of course), waiting to watch the trains pass through the township with obvious pleasure. Over the years, the young train enthusiast has often been mistaken by travellers on the Transalpine for KiwiRail crew, as he wears his own KiwiRail safety vest when filming trains passing through, or picking up passengers from Darfield.

His passion for trains continued to grow and during his teenage years Cameron purchased his first, high quality, video camera and tripod. This enabled him to film trains locally, as well as throughout the South Island.

Cameron’s filming has not only fulfilled his passion for all things railway, but has also seen him (along with his Notch8 film crew) produce DVD’s which have become popular with rail enthusiasts. Some of his work has also made its way on to the DVD’s of New Zealand Rail Scene, which are best sellers in New Zealand.

“These days you will rarely see Cameron filming trains as most of his spare time is spent getting his hands dirty at either Christchurch’s Mainline Steam or Ferrymead Heritage Park. His dedication and determination to learn more about trains and how they operate is assisting

Matthew, Bobby, Lachlan and Cameron Carter. toward attaining his goal of becoming a train driver,” explained his mother, Bridget Carter.

“As soon as he was old enough (fifteen), Cameron started to volunteer at Mainline Steam and Ferrymead Heritage Park and now dedicates most of his weekends to this pursuit,” she added.

His qualifications are stacking up impressively too, as along with attending Darfield High School, Cameron has recently completed a two day rail shunting course and is training for his Fireman Licence. This is putting him even closer to his dream job - that of being an engine driver.

“He is in his last year at Darfield High School and looking toward a career in rail. As parents we thank the Darfield High School

staff for their support.

Particularly Mrs Morgan (Deputy Principal) and Miss Kidd (Career Adviser),” said grateful mum Bridget.

Currently, the locomotive buff is aiming to complete a ‘Certificate in Steam Powered Vehicles’ undertaken at Shanty Town Heritage Park in Greymouth.

Students completing this course learn skills required to repair, restore, operate and maintain steam powered vehicles.

Completing this course provides students with the knowledge and skills to seek employment in the heritage and rail industry.

Needless to say Cameron’s parents Jack and Bridget are extremely proud of Cameron’s dedication to his future career and have thoroughly enjoyed suppo rti ng h is p as s ion throughout the years.

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Local and talented photographer Georgia Hendrie has made the final twelve in the 2016 PGG Wrightson ’People’s Choice’ photography competition. Her photo ‘Keeping An Eye On You’ (The Faces of Farming) can be voted for online in the photo competition section of the website pggwrightson.co.nz Voting closes at 5pm, June 30th.

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are volunteering opportunities suitable to people’s individual needs and commitments.

It is also a great chance to show that by making time, the whole community benefits, people can gain new experience(s), and increase their personal satisfaction.

Local MP Amy Adams welcomed Volunteer Week 2016 by acknowledging the hard work of the thousands of volunteers in Selwyn.

“It’s outstanding that so many locals give their time, skills and resources to help improve the health of our community,” Amy commented.

“As Selwyn’s local MP I am immensely grateful for the contribution that our volunteers make by freely donating their time and energy to support a range of non-profit institutions including youth organisations, social services, sports clubs and charities”.

An organisation active in the Malvern area, and reliant on

Selwyn residents have been learning the basics of first aid in case their communities need to draw on their help in an emergency.

Fifteen civil defence volunteers who are part of local community response teams spent two Saturdays in May learning basic first aid skills from Triex Workplace Health and Safety.

Another training session running on two Saturdays in August is also planned for other Community Response Team members.

The first aid training course was funded by Selwyn District Council. It aimed to assist volunteers in their community response role if anyone in their community needs first aid in an emergency and health services are overwhelmed, unavailable or too far away.

Matt Joynes from the Whitecliffs Community Response Team also took part in the course. “As a father of two small children in a rural and sometimes quite isolated area, I was very aware that I have little in the way of first aid knowledge if something went wrong. Other than dialling 111, I wasn't sure what I'd do, and that scared me. In a small community, with a range of age groups and needs, the skills to help in emergency situations are vital. The course has allowed me

to build a good understanding of what to do in various scenarios, which should enable me to assist in my community should the need arise. It has also given me a level of confidence that I did not have previously.” Matt said that learning CPR and how to deal with choking were some key skills he picked up from the training and he would recommend the training to others. “You never know what life will bring, the more people that have these sort of skills under their belts the more lives that may be saved.”

Anyone interested in becoming a civil defence volunteer and joining a Community Response Team can contact Sue Jenkins at: sue.jenkins@selwyn.govt.nz to find out more.

Matt Joynes give first aid assistance to other Community Response Team Members as part of a training exercise.

Selwyn MP Amy Adams acknowledges the outstanding contributions of Selwyn volunteers.

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“Volunteers founded Plunket in 1907 to ‘help the mothers and save the babies’ and more than a century later, volunteers are still at the heart of our services for families,” said Christine Lake, Lake Plunket New Zealand Acting President.

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Each year New Zealand celebrates National Volunteer Week (concludes June 25th) to recognise and celebrate the vital contribution of New Zealand’s approximately 1.2 million volunteers to social development, the economy and the environment.

This year’s theme was ‘MakeTime’, ‘MakeTime’ which focuses on: • Make time - Whai wha • Thanks for making time - Kia ora mo tau whai wha.

Via this campaign, Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) hopes that volunteers will be recognised for m a k i n g t i m e f or t h e i r communities and it is also a call for action. VNZ believes that for volunteering to flourish, and the various benefits of volunteering to be realised, people and volunteer organisations are increasingly going to need to make time, now and into the future.

This year’s theme recognises that volunteering can fit into a busy schedule and that there

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To the Editors: The laws regarding boundary fencing are quite clear; ‘the fence must be fit for purpose’. So why then, are there so many road side fences that ‘leak’ stock?

When the escaped stock are sheep, the resulting collision with a car is a panel beating job. The result is very different when the wandering animals are cattle or horses. In the case of car versus horse, this often results in the death of the car occupants. Yet, we have at the Homebush/Deans Road corner, horses and sheep with some wire that was once a fence and is only knee height.

It is not a case of if stock get out, it is a case of when.

Also, it’s pretty hard to drove stock with no effective road side fence. C’mon you landowners - build and maintain ‘stock proof’ boundary fences - especially road boundaries.

Mike Davies, Glenroy The Darfield Primary School’s PTA extremely successful fundraising Quiz held last Friday evening in the school’s assembly hall attracted a huge crowd, well in excess of previous events.

While the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the quiz were handled by a professional events business, the hosting, prizes and o n-the-night organisation was undertaken by volunteers.

The assistance of Malvern St John cadets as runners and Pete Thomas manning the bar was much appreciated by organisers.

Twenty two teams took part and while the final tally hasn’t yet been completed, the event was a huge success with 100% of proceeds from the evening going toward enhancing the current learning environment and opportunities for Darfield Primary students.

Above: The Pie Warmers, winning team. Back L-R: Keith Tallentire & Michelle Reid. Front L-R: Cory Sanders, Jade Lee & Simon Lee.

To the Editors:

“Please feel free to use this as you wish, as a Testimonial or in ‘Letters to the Editors’ to promote The Malvern News and the good work you do in, and for, the community. We are indebted to you, Thanks for everything.”

On behalf of the Malvern Support Group we would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team at the Malvern News.

On May 13th we placed an advert in your paper to reach out to the community and ask for volunteers to assist us, specifically with transport to Christchurch. The response from the community was overwhelming, and humbling. As a direct result of this advertisement in your paper, we have recruited an additional five new members to our group! (We We will always accept more though!!)

This was all from the advert in your paper. Your help, expert advice and support to our group all contributed to the response we received and to the success of our campaign. Without businesses and people like yourself, organisations like ours would not be able to survive.

We really appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to working with you in the future.

Elaine Guy, Malvern Cancer Support Group

Malvern Community Patrol Le er of Thanks to the Malvern Community The Malvern Lions recently provided the opportunity for the Malvern Community Patrol to provide the catering and raffle prizes for the Greendale Golf Tournament which was held on the 12 May 2016. Much of the catering produce and all of the raffle prizes were donated free of charge by the Malvern Community and local businesses. At the conclusion of a very enjoyable and successful tournament, Malvern Lions very generously presented a significant boost to the Malvern Community Patrol’s funding.

The Malvern Community Patrol would like to extend its deepest gra tude to all businesses, community organisa ons, and individuals who supported our endeavours in this event, without whose support this event and our fund raising efforts would not have succeeded. We would also like to extend a very special thanks to the Malvern Lions, members of the Greendale Golf Club, Councillor John Morten, Selwyn District Council and Jenny Gallagher QSM, Chair of the Malvern Community Board.

The Darfield Community Patrol was formed out of a desire to address issues of an -social and criminal behaviour to ensure a safer community, and like many other community organisa ons commenced its ac vi es on a shoe string budget. The forma on of the Patrol and its opera on to date would not have been possible, if not for the strong and tangible support and generosity of local businesses and the community. This support is ongoing and comes in many forms, from financial sponsorship to prac cal support. Over the past three years the Patrol has grown in strength and experience, and has formed strong bonds with the Darfield Police, local businesses, volunteer organisa ons, and resident popula on. Thanks to our recent fund raising ini a ves the Patrol now finds itself on a firm financial foo ng that will ensure it is not only able to meet its short term goals but also con nue its work within the Malvern Community for a long me to come.

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The Malvern Community Patrol is open to the recruitment of new members from throughout the Malvern Ward who are interested in taking an ac ve role and having a posi ve influence in their communi es.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, 21st July 2016 7:30pm, at the Darfield Library

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Sue Jones To commemorate the commencement of the Battle of the Somme the Sheffield/ Waddington Township commit te e wi ll h old a ceremonial tree planting on July 1st at the Sheffield Cenotaph.

The Battle of the Somme took place from July 1st, 1916, until November 18th, 1916 and was fought on the Western Front in the northern sector of the trench system that stretched from the English Channel to the border with Switzerland. The name comes from the river which flows through a countryside of low rolling hills dotted with villages and woods.

The land formation is chalk in origin which is dry and hard in summer and rain soaked in winter.

The opposing armies were the Germans and their allies to the east and the British (plus colonial troops) and the French, to the west. The separation between these armies was only a few kilometres. The intention of the battle was to attack and ove rw h el m th e G e r ma n fortifications and drive their army from the field.

Both sides had been in place since 1915, so they had had time to build fortifications and vast complex trench systems.

On the German side these fortifications were defensive.

They dug as deep as ten metres into the chalk, building comfortable living quarters and extensive communication trenches to the rear, complete with buried telephone lines. On the British and French side trenches were simpler, as they served only to hold troops prior to attacking. Between the two sides were extensive fields of barbed wire intended to hinder any progress across no man’s land.

The battle plan was simple. The British and French forces would bombard the German positions with artillery. When the barbed wire was destroyed, and their trench system collapsed, the infantry would emerge from their trenches and destroy any of the confused and disorientated enemy who remained alive. The artillery

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Karen Cart The stone marking the grave of Sgt Arthur George Compton. bombardment began three days befo r e t he a tt ack. A n astonishing one million shells, mortars and grenades were fired into the barbed wire and trenches.

Then, at 7:30am on July 1st the British and French soldiers rose from their trenches and walked shoulder to shoulder towards the German lines. What they met was chaos and horror. First, because barbed wire isn’t easily destroyed by shell fire - it was merely rearranged. Second, the German machine guns and crews were deep underground and therefore hardly affected by the shelling. When the shelling stopped they took up position and fired on the approaching soldiers.

A creeping barrage of shelling was used to get the Allied troops on top of the German trenches but this was a tricky manoeuvre before there were reliable telephone communications. The barrage too easily got ahead of the soldiers, or worse fell on their own troops.

At the end of the first day thousands of soldiers were dead and wounded. Some units were completely destroyed - the New Foundland Brigade ceased

to exist. Many units lost half their number. In some sectors the Germans ceased firing allowing the uninjured and lightly wounded to return to their trenches. The casualties on the first day among the Allied troops were 60,000 of whom 20,000 were killed.

In varying forms this battle continued from July the 1st until November 18th and just a few kilometres of ground was captured. By this time there were over 600,000 Allied troop casualties with a similar number of German casualties.

In this slaughter there was the New Zealand Division of 15,000 members. Its casualties were 6,000 wounded and 2000 killed. Of the 2000 who died, four are recorded on the Sheffield/Waddington cenotaph: - Sgt Arthur George Compton, Compton Gnr Ernest Piner, Piner Pte Ernest Albert Sleeman, Sleeman LCP Frank Willis.

The Battle of the Somme reverberated throughout Britain and its empire reaching into its farthest corners. “The Somme marked the end of an age of vital optimism in British life that has never been recovered,” John Keegan.

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Glentunnel School pulled out all the stops to organise some fantastic fundraising events this month. Wednesday, June 15th saw a very successful quiz night held at the Coalgate Tavern, raising approx. $1,000 toward the Year 5/6 camp later this year. “We would like to thank all our sponsors, along with Christine Russell (a parent at the school) for organising such a great night,” said School Administrator Alison Brown.

The next fundraising initiative for the School was a Scrap Metal Drive held on Sunday, June 19th which was also a roaring success. At Glentunnel School, the aim is to equip students with the personal skills and values that will enable them to be active and positive contributors to society, along with having the desire to be a learner for life. The funds raised through recent events will go a long way toward educational

The winning Quiz team! L-R: Sue Carline-Wright, Shane Russell and Jordan Russell. opportunities for students.

“We are so grateful to all the dads who attended to help with the collections and Nic Hardy and Jade Lee (parents at school, and on the Home and School Committee) for organising the Scrap Metal Drive,” Alison added. “The funds will go to the Home and School Fundraising Committee

and will be allocated to purchase classroom furniture, classroom computers, reading/ library books, swimming pool equipment, art and craft equipment and suchlike. The next scrap metal drive will be held on June 26th and promises to be another rewarding day for the School.”

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Darfield High School students were excited to spend time with local writers.

Back: L-R: Emily Waters, Millie Adams, Amelia Ridgen, Scarlet Banks, Sophie Tiede, Oscar Gosling.

Front L-R: Max Whyte, Olivia Burgess, William Morgan.

Last week students from schools throughout Selwyn attended ‘Speed Date an Author’ at the Lincoln Event Centre. This exciting event was presented by the New Zealand Book Council with support from Selwyn District Libraries. There were workshops with five celebrated authors; Fleur Beale, Ben Brown, Frankie McMillan, Tania Roxborogh and Helen Taylor. We all had the opportunity to meet the authors and take part in their workshops.

Tania Roxborogh was really inspiring and interesting. She talked about how you write a book and the structure of chapters and paragraphs. Tania was born in Christchurch and started writing at primary school. She decided to be a writer when she entered a writing competition at high school, she won this and decided she was actually ok at writing. Tania has written over twenty books and now teaches at Lincoln High School.

Helen Taylor is well known for her colourful illustrations of native birds and plants. Many of us are familiar with her book called ‘The Thief of Colours’, which she illustrated with writer Ben Brown. She now writes and illustrates her own books. Helen showed us her own sketches and paintings to model how we could illustrate and write our own stories. She said it is important to know the story and characters really well and to pay attention to the words before

sketching. She started drawing as soon as she could pick up a pencil and when I grow up I wish I could be like her.

Frankie McMillan, poet and short story writer, started with one of her favourite quotes, “A poem is a paper boat made of your own words”. She took us through a fun activity where we wrote our own poems in the style of Kim Wright’s, “The Magic Box”. We shared some of our poems and it was a shame that we ran out of time and did not get to hear everyone’s ‘Magic Box’ poems.

They were brilliant!

Fleur Beale is a famous, amazing author. She was inspiring and gave us some tips and tricks. She said it is very important in our writing to use our own imagination, stories and feelings. She took an extremely boring, factual, description and showed us how to make it more exciting. We then wrote a story about our names. She showed us how to take the reader with us and how to express a range of emotions like happiness, sadness, triumph and disappointment by showing the reader how it would be expressed by the character.

Ben Brown’s workshop was called “Blood out of a Stone”.

Ben writes stories and poetry for children and adults.

He told us there are three essential elements to include when writing; character/s, setting, and something needs to happen, a problem. Ben says writing poetry and stories are two completely different things.

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Author Fleur Beale with Year 6 student Rosa Righton of Dunsandel School.

He taught us that the most important things for writing poetry are using metaphors and imagery in our language.

This event was a great experience for young writers.

We left feeling encouraged and inspired and if anyone gets the opportunity to attend in the future - definitely go for it!

By Millie Adams and Amelia Ridgen, Darfield High School

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Lincoln: 23 Eastfield Drive, ‘A Great Family Home’.

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West Melton: 1234 West Coast Road, ‘Idle Elms’.

12.5453ha, home has two large living areas and three bedrooms. Great shed complex in yard area plus an 800m track. For Sale by Negotiation. Phone to view.

Hororata: Café and Bar. A great investment opportunity here to purchase the building, with an excellent lease in place till September 2021. For Sale:$310,000 plus GST (if any). Phone for all information.

Hororata: Bareland: 11.1516ha Cotons Road/Bealey Road corner, in three paddocks along with a three-bay hay shed.

A great opportunity here on a larger lifestyle property with stunning mountain views. For sale $400,000 plus GST (if any).

Kirwee: A 10ha lifestyle property that will tick all boxes for sheds, paddocks, fencing, shelter with an older character home neatly nestled in a native garden complete with a secluded spa. Many extras, for genuine sale $850,000 plus GST (if any). Vendors have moved and wanting a sale.

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At the Annual General Meeting of the Malvern Bowling SubCentre held recently, Peggie Jenkins of the Kirwee Bowling Club was awarded a Life Membership for her contribution to lawn bowls.

Peggie, who is held in high esteem amongst her fellow bowlers, joined the Kirwee Club in 1989, and her late husband Harley was a founding member.

Very soon she earned the first of many spots on the honours board and went on to play as a

The ever popular KidsFest is returning to Selwyn in July. More than fifty events and activities for children will be happening in Selwyn as part of KidsFest, which runs from July 9th to 23rd, during the school holidays.

“KidsFest once again has lots of great events to keep children entertained these coming holidays,” said Selwyn District Council’s Recreation Advisor Dave Tippett.

Tippett “KidsFest events have been very popular in the past so we encourage Selwyn parents to book early to make sure their children don’t miss out on their choice of activities.

“Planned activities in Selwyn include discomania, a high ropes challenge, moviemania, a kids’ market, makerspace LEGO®, a Bee-Bot robot challenge, Doggy Dayz at libraries and fun activities at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre including Paddle Boats, Aqua Handball and Volleyball, and the inflatable Obstacle Course,” Dave added.

senior rep for Malvern. Peggie has also taken on many administrative positions during her lengthy association with the sport, including two stints as President of the Kirwee Bowling Club and one as Malvern President.

Having encouraged the junior women for many years, she still remains a Junior Selector and attends most of the Malvern Tournaments at all five greens, where her staunch support is greatly appreciated. Catering is

another area where Peggie has put in a great deal of time, and on any day there are bowls on at Kirwee, if she is not sitting watching the play, she might be found in the kitchen helping provide lunches or teas.

Undoubtedly this honour is well deserved.

The KidsFest Market at Lincoln Event Centre draws crowds at last year’s KidsFest.

Other local KidsFest events include keyboard and landscape lessons, flippa ball sessions, a play like a DJ session, Sport Suzie’s Circus, Comedy and Chaos Show, miniature pony fun, ski fun, stargazing sessions, brick building, craft sessions and lots more.

Selwyn families can also attend KidsFest events in Christchurch and Waimakariri.

“Local KidsFest events are

organised by Selwyn community groups, the Council and local businesses and facilities,” Dave said.

KidsFest started in 1992 and now runs in Selwyn, Christchurch City and Waimakariri; some KidsFest events are free and others are low cost, while booking is required for many events.

Visit www.kidsfest.co.nz for further information.

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Students from Malvern Ballet School in front of the new mirrors. Back L to R: Emily Bitmead, Olivia Greenland, Roosmarijn Polderman-Charles, Teresa Barnhill, Cedar Scott.

Middle L to R: Grace Allan, Danielle Allan, Claire Langlands, Lisalotte Polderman-Charles.

Front: Bella Greenland, Caitlin Smith.

Thanks to fundraising, combined with a little good luck and some help along the way, Malvern Ballet School now have mirrors installed at the hall they use for classes, in Sheffield.

“This is an invaluable teaching tool,” said Ballet School principal Frances Scott Scott. “I would especially like to thank those that assisted with making it happen, along with all those past and present dance families who have also contributed.”

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Clayton Yaxley, Yaxley Glenn Munro and Daryl Rhodes, who are all either local men or have had connections with the Malvern area in the past, have spent a bit of time on the road over the past months. The trio have travelled throughout the Island to compete in the South Island Three Hour Cross Country Motocross Series.

Last weekend saw them undertake the final event round five in Blenheim. It also saw them come away with some outstanding results; second overall in their Class Team section.

Clayton, in his individual event won the Veterans’ (35-44 year) Section. Glenn came close behind at third in the same Veterans’ class.

Unfortunately Daryl, was taken out at the start of the third round when he broke his arm.

However his overall points at that stage still managed to get him a good class results finish at sixth placing in the Veterans’ Section.

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Approximately fourteen adults and children attended Darfield Library’s weaving session on Thursday, June 16th. Each attendee creating a harakeke flax star in honour of Matariki, the Māori New Year. Selwyn District Libraries are holding Matariki events at all libraries this month, culminating in a final Matariki event at Lincoln University on Saturday, June 25th. All events can be booked online through the libraries’ website.

Twelve local children attended Monday’s Science Alive session about the stars of Matariki held at the Darfield Library.

Science Alive visit each of Selwyn District Libraries every term.

This term’s session was developed especially as part of the Matariki celebrations around Selwyn.

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On Friday, June 10th the Pukeko Team from West Melton School (WMS) constructed Matariki kites.

Matariki is a small cluster of stars, also known as Pleiades. To Māori, the appearance of Matariki and Puanga (Rigel) signal the end of one year, and the beginning of the next. Traditionally Māori have recognised the rise of Matariki as a time to celebrate the New Year.

For ancient Māori, kite flying traditions have a highly symbolic connection to Matariki - the two were historically inseparable. Kites were seen as connectors between the heavens and earth.

The Pukeko learners, with the help of parents, were able to make a variety of different kites in all sizes and styles. Plenty of imagination went into them and they were festooned with flowers, flax, feathers and toitoi to celebrate Matariki.

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Last week West Melton School Y5 & 6 students spent three days at Hanmer Springs Camp. School Camp empowers students to overcome, embrace and manage challenges that occur.

The Moa teams were provided many opportunities to engage in activities, including tree climbing, tramping in the bush, with bush craft and a scavenger hunt.

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Wright Customers of Darfield Z station were pleased to participate and have a say in where the funds were directed by voting for their preferred

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KIRWEE DIVISION 2 This year’s team being captained by Austrian international Toby Messerer had a good start to the year on the back of a good pre season. Injuries took their toll on the squad, but the team came back from that with some good wins, high running metres from Lee Temomo and punch up the middle from Colin Payne. Coached this season by Scott German.

KIRWEE DIVISION 3 “Go the Wee!!” the team yells, it’s Saturday and here we are again and all smiles after another tough contest, not winners this time unfortunately, but content that we played hard and threw everything at it.

Always happy to get together with our mates and play the game we love, prior to enjoying a few colds ones as a team ready to discuss rugby politics.

“What did the young fellas in the team get up to last weekend and who with, stories about the end of year trip where 24 went on tour toppling the previous year’s tally of seventeen, where is the new guy from; another Englishman or perhaps Welsh?”

We are never short on diversity in this team with men from Kirwee to Brighton to the UK, from 18 to 48 years, from retiring skilled players to new

Kirwee Rugby Club’s Div 3 team. guys who have never played.

The only pre-requisite is that you enjoy telling a yarn and hanging round for a beer afterwards!

A team that started out as purely a social side wanting to play footy on Saturdays. It didn’t matter as much back then about winning, perhaps for some it still doesn’t, it’s more about the camaraderie and the

chance to play our nation’s greatest sport. However the last couple of years the team has set the goal of becoming a competitive side in this fast maturing division 3 competition.

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Burnham players away on manoeuvres etc. hasn't made it easy for coaches Shane Dickson and Terry Dalton, both from Kirwee. But there is a hard core of regular players who are very keen and this is showing as the season progresses. At the start of the round, fielding a team, let alone winning, was the main goal. Now at the end of this round they have had some close games and three wins under their belts. They are really getting to know each other's play and are gelling together well. A great bunch of young men and if they keep improving as they have done they will be a force to reckon with.

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MALVERN UNDER 18 The Malvern U18 team is being lead this year by Ben Millar and Morgan Heselwood. The majority of the squad come from a successful two years playing Malvern U16’s. The transition to playing older and more experienced players is a test for the team this season, but we have huge potential amongst the squad and improve every week. I have confidence the future rugby stocks of our community will be healthy for years to come.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the families for their continued support.

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MALVERN UNDER 16 The 2016 rugby season has seen an enthusiastic and talented bunch of lads turn out with the usual swagger accustomed to boys of this age, but still in good form. New faces this year have helped bring added strength to the side. We train twice a week and have a real good team culture going, each player has respect and support from fellow players. The boys are willing to learn and have found out there are no soft options in this grade and so take on board what's been asked of them. Definitely a team to keep an eye on as the season progresses. Coached by Don Kars and Scott Carnachon and managed by Lee Longdin, this team are training hard and setting out as they mean to go on. The team is in a Combined Mid Canterbury/Ellesmere/North Canterbury competition travelling as far as Mayfield in the south and Culverden in the north.

The team would like to take the opportunity to thank the Malvern Committee, the coaches, trainers and of course their very loyal supporters.

MALVERN UNDER 11.5 Malvern U11.5 team is a group of 26 enthusiastic boys from all four contributing Malvern clubs - including Kirwee, with many of them moving up a grade this year. They are being coached by Doug Mitchell and Bryan (Trout) Thomas. The team has had a strong start to the season and are now playing off in the top eight of their age group. Many of the team participated at the “Tiny Hill” coaching clinic, held in the last school holidays, involving 190 kids (9-13 years) from all Ellesmere Clubs. The purpose of these clinics was to allow players to develop their skills, enjoyment and understanding of the game. The Canterbury RFC have been running these “Tiny Hill” coaching clinics for forty years. This was a great opportunity for those attending to learn new skills and techniques.

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The junior side of the Kirwee Rugby Football Club is in great heart this season. With close to forty kids in the U7 teams this is a great sign for the future years ahead; especially next year as a large number will progress through to our U8½’s. The U8½’s are fielding two teams this year and have had some very good results. Most pleasing for us is the fact we have two teams in this grade in 2016 which will filter through to our U10's next year. The U10's have made a welcome return to Kirwee this year and although they were a bit short at the start of the season they have picked up two or three players and are playing some really good rugby; and have a great team spirit. A huge thanks to the coaches and managers who put in a lot of work during the season. And also a big thanks to Dan Burrows, Raewyn Feast and Andrea Hendry for the amount of work they put in early in the season.

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Pearson and coached by Sam Truscott is building steadily, developing skills that will enhance them as players. They are showing much more selfbelief in tackling and defence.

The decision-making on attack is also improving where the team is learning to move the ball to the space. As a result, the team have scored some impressive tries.

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KIRWEE UNDER 7 RED Kirwee U7 Red are enjoying a stellar season in 2016.

Into their second season under the combined coaching of James Emery and Kye Johnson, Kirwee Red are showing good basic skills week to week.

Player of the Day recipients have been well shared around with all the players improving on their personal bests.

Kirwee Red are lucky to have their sideline studded each week with proud parents, grandparents and siblings who add to the high energy, positive atmosphere of this team.

With many of our senior players heading to the Under 8 section next year we have many younger siblings ready to fill their boots and other team members are looking forward to mentoring their new team mates.

KIRWEE UNDER 7 GOLD Kirwee U7 Gold is a great mixture this year - containing first year players right through to year threes. In recent weeks they have started to play with real confidence and the older kids are a great help to the littlies. They have had a great run of wins this season and all kids and parents in the team are having a lot of fun playing and watching. Both Tex Walker and myself are enjoying the progress they are now making and look forward to the remainder of the season

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KIRWEE UNDER 8.5 GOLD After a keen and enthusiastic start the boys are building in confidence and playing good rugby. Kirwee U8.5 Gold are made up of predominantly first year tackle players who are making steady progress as they work through the season. The team are lucky to have a great group of supportive parents with a special mention and thanks to parent, Amy Jones, for co-ordinating morning teas and keeping parents informed Kirwee U8½ Gold. of game venues and times. The training focus this year has are proud of the team’s d i s p l a y s o f g r e a t been on tackling technique - development in this area, as sportsmanship. Keep up the both coaches (Blair and Cam) well as the boys’ endless good work lads!

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DRAW 25th JUNE 2016 Court 1

Court 2

9:30 PREM RES PREM RES am Darf Shakers S/S Snr Res v v Darf Strikers Kirwee Kaos 11:00 PREMIER PREM RES am Darf Eclipse S/M Seniors v v Darf Force Dar FauxPas 12:30 PREMIER PREM RES pm Kirwee Kaha Darf Illusion v v Kir Senior Kir Bandits

Court 3 PRIMARY A Kir Fever v S/M Sting PRIMARY A S/M Stamia v S/S Stormer PRIMARY A Darf Tictacs v Darf Flyers

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PRIMARY B SENIOR Scorpians Kir Krushers v v Kir Ferns Darf Rebels PRIMARY B SENIOR Kir Panthers Hot Chicks v v S/M Stars S/S Social PRIMARY A SENIOR Kir Marvels S/M Steeler v v D Diamonds Dar Phoenix

RESULTS 18th JUNE 2016 PREMIER Kirwee Kaha 48 v S/S Senior 52 Darf Eclipse 40 v Kirwee Snr 60 Darfield Force bye PREMIER RESERVE S/M Seniors 30 v Dar Strikers 28 Dar FauxPas 21 v Kirwee Kaos 21 S/S Snr Res 19 v Darf Illusion 22 Darf Shakers 31 v Kir Bandits 9 SENIOR Dar Phoenix 20 v S/S Social 28

Draw

25th

LUISETTI SEEDS ELLESMERE DIVISION 1 Waihora v. Rolleston 2.45pm Tai Darfield v. Lincoln 2.45pm Darf West M v. Preb 2.45pm WM Burn/Duns/Irwell bye ELLESMERE DIVISION 2 - SECTION 1 Bnks Pen v. Darfield 2.45pm Ltl Rvr ELLESMERE DIVISION 2 - SECTION 2 Kirwee v. Dia Harb 2.45pm Kirw ELLESMERE DIVISION 3 West M v. BDI 1.00pm WM Kirwee v. Lincoln 1.00pm Kirw ELLES/MID CANT COM COLTS Celtic v. Darfield 1.00pm Celt West M v. Waihora 1.00pm WM Linc Black v. Kirw/BDI 1.00pm Linc WOMENS - SECTION 2 Linwood v. BDI 1.00pm Linfld ELLES/MID CANT/NC COM U18 Preb/WM v. Peg Bay 1.00pm WM Ash/Oxf v. Malvern 2.45pm Oxf ELLESMERE/MID CANT U16 Hampst v. DILS 1.45pm Hmpst Linc/WM v. Rolleston 12.30pm Linc Malvern v. Methven 12.30pm Darf ELLESMERE U14.5 Darfield v. Springst 11.30am Darf West M v. Rolleston 11.30am WM Leeston v. Ds/Ir/Sthb 12.00pm Lstn ELLESMERE U13 Ds/Irl/Sthb v. Whra c Blk 11.30am Duns West M v. Roll Black 11.00am WM Malv Cmb v. Preb White 11.30am Kirw ELLESMERE UNDER 11.5 WM Gold v. Duns/Irw 11.30am WM Roll Gold v. Malv Comb 11.30am Roll Sthbr/Lstn v. WM Blue 11.00am Sthbr ELLESMERE UNDER 10 WM Blue v. Preb Blue 11.40am WM Roll Black v. Selwyn 10.30am Roll Duns/Irw v. Roll White 10.30am Duns Kirwee v. Darfield 10.30am Kirw WM Gold v. Lstn Red 11.00am WM ELLESMERE U8.5 Preb White v. Darf Red 11.30am Preb Whra Red v. Darf Blue 10.00am Tai T Whra Whte v. Duns/Irw 9.00am Tai T Roll Gold v. WM Blue 10.00am Roll WM White v. WM Gold 10.40am WM Preb Blue v. Kirw Black 10.10am Preb Roll White v. Sheffield 9.30am Roll Selwyn v. Spst Green10.30am Selw

Kir Krushers 21 v Hot Chicks 35 S/M Steelers 26 v Darf Rebels 31 PRIMARY A Darf Flyers 25 v D Diamonds 17 S/M Sting 13 v Kir Marvels 25 Darf Tictacs 14 v S/M Stamia 18 S/S Stormers 6 v Kir Fever 27 PRIMARY B S/M Stars 18 v S/M Ferns 3 S/S Scorpian 2 v Kir Panthers 14 Kirwee Ferns bye

June 2016 ELLESMERE U7 Roll Gold v. WM Red 9.00am Roll WM Blue v. Preb 7 9.50am WM WM Gold v. Whra Pink 10.00am WM Dun/Ir Bl v. Roll Red 9.30am Duns Roll Silver v. Dun/Ir Blk 10.00am Roll Kirwee Red bye WM Green v. Kirw Black 9.00am WM Kirw Gold v. Sel White 9.30am Kirw Darf Red v. Darf Blue 10.00am Darf WM Black v. Darf White 9.10am WM Sheff Blk v. Sel Black 10.30am Sheff Sheff Wht v. Sel Green 9.30am Sheff Preb 11 v. WM White 10.30am Preb

REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURE Monday, 27 June 2016 Ellesmere v.

Queensland Country 7.00pm Lincoln 1

Results 21st June 2016 Match of the Day 4th round A Begg Trophy, Stableford Silver: D Macdonald 80 Bronze A: C Banks 93 Bronze B: R Wilson 111 Match of the Day - Stableford: R Wilson 37 C Banks 36 G Heffernan 33 Men: M Brickwood 39 I Gaunson 35 K Beaumont 34 Two’s: B Henderson, M Brickwood Nearest Pin #3 - Sponsored by Darfield Bakery: M Dewar Nearest Pin #9 - Sponsored by Darfield Food Centre: B Henderson 9 Holes - Stableford: B May 19 E Green 17 Mens: C Bowman 17

Thank you to all our sponsors

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

YOGA classes in Darfield and Sheffield. Please call Geraldine 318 3012 to enrol or look on Facebook at Vital Energy Yoga.

Nutrient Budgets Advice on Overseer, compliance

Commencing Friday 1st July, 1:30pm

021 253 4315

At our Clubrooms, Clinton St

Dr Samuel Dennis

All Welcome

Glenroy

DEADLINE 10am TUESDAY

Malvern Small Bore Rifle Associa on Compe

Step Back In Time!!

Spend some me revisi ng historical Sheffield with the movies of Fred Bull Snr

Sat 25th June, 7:30pm or Sun 26th June, 2pm at Sheffield Hall Tickets $20 - available from: Sheffield Pie Shop, Main Street Bakery, Oxford or Malvern News (cash only).

Courtesy van for Elderly available, & bookings essen al!

Raffles r e p p u S Phone Michelle 318 3063

DOOR SALES AVAILABLE

on Results

21st June A Grade R Dalley 95.1 R Williams 93.4 B Grade J Wilson 96.4 P S ll 96.3 M Oakley 94.3 B Baldwin 94.2 C Grade H Benbow 98.4 C Benbow 97.3 W Benbow 96.1 J Spence 93.2 R Johnstone 89.1 D Grade A Mohi 90.2 R Hu2on 82.2

NEW & USED BABY & KIDS GEAR SALE Sunday 11th September 10am – 12noon Kirwee Community Hall (High St, Kirwee) We are currently looking for people who would like to have a table on the day to sell new or used: Baby & Kids Clothes, Toys & Equipment. $10 per table.

If you would like a table please contact Amber: 027 635 1174 kirwee.plunket@gmail.com

DATES TO REMEMBER 25th June 25th June 25th June 25th June 25th June 26th June 26th June 28th June 29th June 30th June 1st July 1st July 1st July 2nd July 2nd July 2nd July 4-15 July 5th July 5th July 9th July 14th July 18th July 18-22 July 21st July 23rd July 24th July 11th Sept 11-17 Sept 14-16 Oct

2:30pm 7:30pm 7:35pm 9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 6:30pm 8:00am 6:00pm 7:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00am 7:00pm 7:30pm 12:30pm 10:00am

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library ‘Stocktake’ Farmlands Darfield Closed all day for Stocktake Zen: Freedom of Mind - Talk Step Back in Time! - Revisiting Historical Sheffield All Blacks v Wales Test Series + Live Music (The Pageboys) Glentunnel School Scrap Metal Drive Collection Day Zen: Freedom of Mind - One day Workshop (Zen Meditation)

Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 1st July Issue Selwyn Waihora Zone Team Drop-in Day Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for 6th July Issue Darfield Bowling Club Euchre Card Afternoons begin today The Battle of the Somme Commemoration Selwyn Business Breakfasts Annual Dinner Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts begin today Mid Winter Christmas with Gary McCormick Black Tie Ball Darfield Dental will be Closed

Kirwee Community Hall Upper Riccarton Library Sheffield Hall Darfield Hotel Myosimsa Korean Temple, W Melton Sel-Rak Vet Clinic (alongside Bakery)

Clubrooms, Clinton Street Sheffield/Waddington Cenotaph

Melton Estate The Oaks of Darfield Melton Estate Darfield Rec Centre

Regional Water Management Committee Applications due today

Selwyn Arts Trust AGM Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade Awards Night Work & Income NZ Superannuation is coming to Darfield Semester Two of Agricultural Night Classes begins Porters NZSIA Level 1 Ski Exams Malvern Community Patrol Annual General Meeting Mid Winter Christmas Buffet Mid Winter Christmas Buffet - 11am or 2pm sittings Kirwee Plunket - New & Used Baby and Kids Gear Sale Learn to Fly Gliders Course Darfield ITM Fishing Trip (10 year Anniversary)

Rolleston Community Centre Sheffield Hall Darfield Library Porters Ski Field Darfield Library Terrace Downs Terrace Downs Kirwee Community Hall Canterbury Gliding Club Airfield

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Closed Notice 4th July - 15th July Darfield Dental will be closed while David is away.

We will also be completing building repairs while the practice is closed.

Nicola and Claire will be available on certain days to assist with enquiries and emergency advice.

Days/hours they will be available in the practice: Mon 4th, Wed 6th and Fri 8th, 9am- 12pm Tues 12th and Thurs 14th, 9am -12pm.

Please contact the practice by phone 03 318 8392 or email teeth@darfielddental.co.nz Thank you Darfield Dental Team ALTERATIONS

CATTERY

BEV’S Clothing Alterations & ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Repairs. 140 Chattertons Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots Road, Yaldhurst, RD 6 of cuddles & loving care.

Christchurch. Ph 342 4003.

Please phone 03 312 1452 website: www.angelcats.biz AUTOMOTIVE email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz CLEANING • 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.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

FIREWOOD & COAL

MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. GARAGE sale! Household items, RK Firewood Natural & wholesome. furniture, heaps woman’s Supplying dry firewood Premium nutrition. Cost clothes, shoes. Everything for this winter effective, NZ Made. No artificial must go! 124 Annavale Road, Available now - Old Man Pine (dry) colours or preservatives. Springfield. Sat & Sun 10-3.

Bluegum, Macrocarpa & Oregon (all dry) Frozen concentrate & biscuits.

Try the Hot Mix. Now available from your All top quality, clean wood.

FENCING local agent. Sue Neale E[pos available.

347 6702 or 021 207 0421, CUSTOM built fences, entrance Rini Contrac ng 027 451 7300. mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz ways, road frontages, boundaries, privacy walls and FLATMATE WANTED much more. Please visit DOUBLE room and study www.modernoutdoors.co.nz available for older couple dog training is phone or text 021 589 952. or single person, in quiet not just for dogs! SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your rural house in Greendale, to • Recently moved area now. Lifestyle. Farm. share with lady owner. to District Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types Available July, $150 per • 35 years experience of animals. Fences. Yards. person, plus expenses. Phone • Posi ve reward based sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

03 3187 922, evenings. lessons in obedience/ 27 years contract fencing. FLATMATES wanted. $175 pw, behaviour at John is available to help with in Halkett. Pets Negotiable. your property design and planning.

Phone 022 027 2965.

• Darfield and District.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield Phone 027 495 5610 FOR SALE 03 312 4747.

dogwise

Ph 318 1530

LUCERNE hay. Shed stored.

Conv. Bales. Kirwee area. $10 per bale. Phone 318 1964.

POINT of lay Hyline/Shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 03 318 1750 or 021 863 158.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit h u t c h e s . Av a i l a b l e i n 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

GARDENS & LAWNS

Central Wood Supplies

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

FIREWOOD & COAL

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS And

Doggy Day Care

CARPET/Window Cleaning.

CARPET/ 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford Thorough job, good price, Ph Anne, Vern quick drying. Highly or Gareth Whiting recommended. Call/text 03 312 3355 Robert anytime on 027 299 027 288 8724 9599.

C L EAN E R - C om p et e n t, Open 7 Days experienced, trustworthy, with 9am-11am, references, looking for work.

4pm-6pm Private homes, or commercial.

Please phone Caroline on 03 DRIVEWAYS 342 3378 or 027 214 4155.

CLEANING - One off or ongoing, LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards domestic or commercial, and dairy lanes our speciality. builders/construction cleans, Screened rotten-rock, it’s total house cleans or local and lasts better. gardening. Anything inside Springfield Quarry phone or out of the home.

Call your local cleaners, 318 4132.

Inside N Out we LOVE to clean FIREWOOD & COAL 020 406 93732 or enquiries@insidenoutnz.com AC & EA WAKELIN MATURE & hardworking lady available for cleaning your FIREWOOD home. Reasonable rates.

SUPPLIERS Phone Marcia 027 443 0478.

CHIM Chim Chimney Sweepers.

Available to sweep and safety check all types of fires ready for winter using our modern dust-free system. Also undertaking repairs and maintenance. $80 most areas.

CHURCH NOTICES Ph 0800 224 464 or 318 1514. Members NZ Home C H U R C H o f t h e O p e n Heating Assn.

Door, Te Pirita. God loves all CHURCH NOTICES

GARAGE SALE

DOGS

DRY split pine. Delivery within Malvern area. 3cm at $170.00. Ph 318 1155.

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.

COAL FOR SALE

• 6m3 Pine $320 • 6m3 Old Man Pine $340 • 6m3 Macrocarpa $500 • 3m3 Bulk Kindling $60 Free delivery in Malvern area.

Phone 03 318 2836

OLD MAN PINE

Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

SPECIAL 6m3 - $290.00

the people in the whole world.

HEALTH P RO VE N me ch ani s m s o f Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) Therapy include reducing inflammation, increasing feel-good endorphins, boosting immune function, accelerating healing.

Ilona Perrier, 343 4334, is your local fully certified Therapist. For conditions shown positive benefits from FSM see www.westmeltonwellness.co.nz and www.frequencyspecific.com

HEDGE TRIMMING

Open 24/7.

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Sunday 4pm Isaac Williams 027 420 5704

HEDGEHOG Old Man Pine Log Mixes Hardwoods WINZ Approved

Phone 03 312 4531 (Oxford) or 027 684 3981

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

Friday 24th June 2016 HEDGE TRIMMING

LOCKSMITH

PLANT NURSERIES

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based HORORATA Nurseries - Quality 24hr mobile service, keys landscape plants at wholesale cut and general lock and prices. Specialists in farm and safe maintenance. EFTPOS dairy conversion plantings. available. Call Locktight Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees. Hardy locally Security 021 171 8060. grown stock. Fr iend ly PETS & LIVESTOCK knowledgeable advice. Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we Calf Disbudding are open 03 318 0081 or visit www.hororatanurseries.co.nz Services

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

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Dean Freeman is back in the area for calf disbudding, as he has been for the last 12 years.

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Phone Dean 021 059 4980 or email freemandean21@yahoo.co.nz

HOUSE TO LET

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

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

SITUATION VACANT

4 bedroom + library/study.

Open plan kitchen/ dinning with coal range and wetback.

Separate lounge with log burner and heat transfer kit. ½ acre sec on with mature fruit trees, tunnel house, double garage & separate large shed.

Neg above $390,000.

SITUATION VACANT

Wanted Experienced Calf Rearer

Proud to be your local Painter!

Rod McQuoid -

Private Sale - Springfield

TICKLED PINK

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements.

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd

REAL ESTATE

DARFIELD - small 3 bedroom ROOM TO LET house. Log fire, dishwasher, fridge, double garage, fully SINGLE lockable rooms in fenced. Quiet street. No dogs.

Darfield hostel. $160.00 pw $390 pw. 027 478 8371. includes power, phone, internet & sky TV. Phone HOMESITTER 0274 791 431 or 03 318 Contact 022 368 6001.

HOMESITTERS required for 3660. rural sits. Preferably PAINTING & DECORATING SCRAP METAL retired/not working. Phone L i s a 0 3 3 5 9 2 3 2 3 PAINTER Rapid Response. SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz Quality work guaranteed. all types of metal farm Interior/Exterior, roofs, machinery, old cars etc.

IN MEMORIUM spraypainting, waterblasting.

NEIL Colin Stott. 11/03/1952 - Phone Graeme for a free Please phone Wayne 027 16/06/2016. You were always quote 318 2614. Email 749 9736 or 03 323 someone special, someone spotgee@xtra.co.nz 6610 (Licensed Dealer). kind and true, who will never be forgotten, for I thought the STOCKFEED Local world of you. All my love, Kay. Interior Decora ng MEDIUM square balage for INSPECTIONS sale. $70 per bale. Individually wrapped. Darfield. Phone TENANCY Inspections! Offering 027 484 3819. initial & routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you. Call Wall Papering | Pain ng SITUATION WANTED Small Tiling Jobs Rebecca of Rural Tenancy CONTRACT Stockman. $20 per Inspections Ltd on hour, exclusive GST. Solid Sarah 027 313 2270 or email team of dogs. 30 years M: 027 212 7633 rtil@xtra.co.nz farming/heifer grazing. Ph E: sarahbarreWpainter @icloud.com 03 424 2699.

PAINTING & DECORATING SHEPHERD GST registered, own dogs. Casual stock work wanted. Ph 027 428 8618.

Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183

SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

Job is close to Darfield.

Good facili es.

Ph Dan 021 895 699

DEADLINE 10am TUESDAY

SITUATION VACANT

FORECOURT ASSISTANT The friendly Challenge Darfield team work hard to provide high levels of service to our customers and we need a friendly, outgoing, customer focused person to join our team.

The vacancy is for a part me Forecourt Assistant.

There are two shiXs available: Monday and Wednesday The successful applicant must also be available to cover staff absences as required.

If you are interested in applying for a posi on please phone us on 318 8421 or call in and ask for an applica on form.

GROWING GRASS • MAKING MILK

Office Manager / HR Administrator Large Scale, Canterbury Dairy Farm Based near Hororata in Canterbury, Grasslands is a pioneering business passionate about, and commi2ed to, pasture based dairy farming, career progression and delivering strong financial returns.

Our current Office Manager is moving on, therefore leaving a vacancy in our busy office.

This is a full me posi on.

The person we seek will have: • • • • • • •

Proven experience in all areas of office management Experience in Human Resource administra on The ability to manage concurrent projects A knowledge of the dairy industry (preferred but not essen al) Be proficient in Microso[ Office applica ons A posi ve and mo vated approach to work A personable, customer service approach with a sense of humour.

We offer: • • • •

Compe ve remunera on A one-of-a-kind work environment with the best view Opportuni es for training and development An immediate start would be preferred.

If this sounds like you and you would like to become part of our team, please forward your applica on and CV to: Dana Arcus Phone: 03 318 6979 Email: dana@grasslands.org.nz Applica!ons close 29th June 2016

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Friday 24th June 2016 SITUATION VACANT

SHEPHERD WANTED Wakaepa is looking for a full !me shepherd on our deer, sheep and beef farm in the Whitecliffs/Hororata area.

Must have 2 working dogs and minimum of a restricted NZ drivers license.

Please contact Andy Kea ng on 027 507 5298 for further details.

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

SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

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

TRADES

TRADES

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre

Moss Treating:

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

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

PART-TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR We require a part-time office administrator at Windwhistle School to start 4 July 2016.

Good personal, communication and computer skills essential.

Please email in the first instance for a copy of the job description: office@windwhistle.school.nz

Heath Minchington For all your Electrical & Security needs P: 03 317 9448 M: 021 204 1731 E: midland@outlook.co.nz

• • • • • • • • •

New Security Systems Alarm Additions Wired Smoke/Heat Sensors Remotes CCTV Faults Upgrades Full range of Electrical Services Plus lots more

GROWING GRASS • MAKING MILK

EXPERIENCED CALF REARERS SOUGHT We’re seeking calf rearers of varying experience levels to work closely with our calf rearing team and farm staff for the 16/17 calving season.

Located near Hororata Compe ve Pay Rates Excellent Facili es Contact Dana with CV and/or references dana@grasslands.org.nz

• • • • •

WANTED TO LEASE

WANTED TO RENT

LEASE land wanted. Irrigated or dryland. 2ha - 100ha plus. Top rate, open to options. Phone J ames Davidson 027 305 9773.

HOUSE in Darfield area through to West Melton. Long term rental by working couple.

Good references. Phone Phil 027 707 9149.

WINDOW CLEANING

WINDOW CLEANING

Wilf Is Back!

Yes, I am now back full time and available to clean your windows.

With over 20 years experience I can guarantee you will be happy with my friendly & professional service.

Ring me anytime for a price and time to clean your house windows.

DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

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

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

Ph Wilf Lock (03) 3181960 or 022 0440654 T/a Country Touch Services

ADVERTISING

ES DEADLINE 10am TU

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs Ph 03 318 4128

www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

Brian’s Telelectric Ltd Brian Rowe Registered Electrician Phone 03 318 1928 Mobile 027 251 0151 Fax 03 318 1909 Email: brians.telelectric@xtra.co.nz DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

We are now based in Rolleston Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renova ons Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked drains Pump servicing Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920

Look me up on

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

www.mytradesman.co.nz

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

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

So try us first!

Friday 24th June 2016

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

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

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

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

MORGAN JONES

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

CONSTRUCTION LTD Building homes since 1993 ■ ■ ■ ■

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

• New Builds • Renovations • Excavations

• Professional Architect Available • Engineer Plans • Council Consents

Hassle free from start to finish Contact Morgan Jones 021 050 2858 morganjonesconstructionltd@hotmail.com

One man & his truck; labour & transport ♦ Alterations/Upgrades ♦ Maintenance & General ♦ Town & Country

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

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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

Steptoe & Co Tip: Winter time to transplant and think about how you would like your garden to wake up!

Lifestyle block services, maintenance & clearance

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947 or text 027 218 1947

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

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!

They can because they think they can.

- Virgil www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

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

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693

M"#$%&' C()*+,%&• 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

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

Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter Over 25 years experience

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

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

Qualified

Contact Your Local Plumbing & Gasfitting Specialist

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

Kirwee based. 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

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

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your local & reliable tradesman

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

Registered Drainlayer

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

General household & business electrical work.

GIB FIXING, PLASTERING & PAINTING

• • • •

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

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

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

021 050 2858 Qualified Tradesperson

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK Phone 03 318 1552 Mandy Johnston (Mrs J)

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

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

ES DEADLINE 10am TU

Shortly a[er take-off on an outbound evening Air Lingus flight from Dublin to Boston, the lead flight a2endant nervously made the following painful announcement in her lovely Irish brogue: “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm so very sorry, but it appears that there has been a terrible mix-up by our catering service. I don't know how this has happened, but we have 103 passengers on board, and unfortunately, we received only 40 dinner meals. I truly apologise for this mistake and inconvenience.”

When the mu2ering of the passengers had died down, she con nued, "Anyone who is kind enough to give up their meal so that someone else can eat will receive free, unlimited drinks for the dura on of our flight.”

Her next announcement came about two hours later: "If anyone is hungry, we s ll have 40 dinners available.”