Issue 760 Friday 16th September 2016

Inside this issue: Community Fundraiser

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New Selwyn Choir Wows Audience

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Elec on 2016

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A Night To Remember For Maddie Collins

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Darfield’s Got Talent

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Be;er Kirwee Coverage 9 Secondary Schools Shoo ng Champs Tranz Alpine Scooters

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Queen’s Service Medal 12 Recipient Visits Greendale Hororata Training Day 13 For Heavy Athle cs Le;ers to the Editors 15 Scouts & Cubs Pinewood Derby

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Terrace Sta on Open Day A Life Less Sugar

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Darfield Netball Season Report Sports Public No ces Dates To Remember Classifieds

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Email Column

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Bridget James from Whitecliffs and Emily Perkins from Hororata, both Year 13 boarders at Christchurch Girls High School recently competed in the 2016 National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge. Held on August 30th, the event took place at the Manakau IT in Auckland. After weeks of practice and hard work, along with the tutorage of their teacher Holly Caird and professional chef Gary Millar, the pair’s talent and skill saw them reach the finals. They had to prepare four portions each of an entree and a main using New Zealand vegetables and chicken, and all within a ninety minute time period.

Each of the nine Regional teams were scored on food

preparation, hygiene, presentation, team work, taste and use of New Zealand produced vegetables and chicken.

Both girls performed extremely well under what was definitely intense pressure. The criteria for a gold medal was 90-100 points and Bridget and Emily were awarded 92 points, giving them third overall placing in the competition.

All finalists won a Bidvest Voucher worth $500 to assist their in-class training, a pack including a professional chef’s jacket and cap, plus assistance with their travel to the final. The overall winners from St John’s College, Hawkes Bay took away a package worth $17,000.

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Emily Perkins and Bridget James were awarded third place in the 2016 National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge.

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“Basically Diana (Watson Watson, Watson nee Inch) was diagnosed with cancer Inch in January, and in March started an intensive six weeks of radiation and chemo, five days a week,” said her sister Nicki Inch sadly. “Unfortunately that was unsuccessful, and four weeks after being told the cancer had spread, she passed away, at the end of June.”

“Throughout Diana’s journey, the Cancer Society was so supportive; from phone calls, to baking and support in every way,” Nicki added. “While Diana was in the Nurse Maude Hospice, they gave us a unit at their Daffodil House, so we could easily be with Diana, and her daughter Elaina could visit her every day.”

Simon McCormick of the well known Christchurch rock band ‘No Secrets’ and a family friend, decided he, his band and many of their musician friends could well lend a hand to fundraise, not only for the Cancer Society, but also to assist Diana’s husband Luke, Luke and their daughter Elaina. At the same time it was an opportunity for a get together, great day out, and

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Simon approached Jason and Jarnia Kupe of the Hororata Village Bar and Café, and they quickly agreed to have his band 'No Secrets', play there on October 1st. There will also be the opportunity for anyone to get up and use the band’s gear as well.

Simon is currently organising a raffle for the day, with a trailer load of firewood along with a variety of other prizes (including two halves of lamb).

“If anyone still wants to donate to the raffle, it would be greatly appreciated,” Nicki said, “and there will be a donation bucket circulating at the event also.”

All proceeds from the day will be donated to the Cancer Society, Luke and Elaina.

Leaving the Café at 11am a tribute motorcycle ride will head to Methven arriving back in Hororata in time for the 2pm fundraiser start.

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Greendale School Presents:

“The Story of Greendale” Early NZ and Greendale History in a show wri;en by the senior students.

Music by Liz Nichol.

Thursday 22nd September, 6:30pm - in the Greendale Hall.

Belinda commented that the main aim of the choir is to gather a group of music-loving people together to create a sense of community and have lots of fun.

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alright. Tuesday nights are a blast. You leave your troubles at the door, relax and have a great time. The choir are a wonderful group of people and we've all made some great friends," she concluded.

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The Selwyn Community Choir made its debut performance in Darfield to a full house, last week.

The choir, under the Musical Directorship of Belinda CullenCullenReid performed popular songs from artists such as Louis Armstrong, Elton John, Abba and Queen and finished with the Pharrel Williams hit ‘Happy’ which put a smile on many audience members’ faces.

"What an awesome concert. A great night’s entertainment," Shirley Barron of Dunsandel said.

As a member of the Christchurch Pops Choir, Belinda could see a need in Selwyn for a similar style of choir that sings popular 'feel good' music and so she formed the Selwyn Community Choir last year.

"I put out some messages on Facebook and twelve people turned up in my lounge wanting to sing and it's just grown from there," Belinda added.

The choir now meets in the Darfield Catholic Parish Centre each Tuesday and attracts around 25 singers from near and far; including Dunsandel, West Melton and Oxford.

"We have a wonderful pianist, Nicky Burston, Burston who comes with her husband Joseph each week all the way from View Hill," Belinda said.

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“YOU DESERVE BETTER!” I am again entering the race for Mayor because of my concern at how out of control the Selwyn District Council has become with a spiralling increase in rates and staff numbers, plus no indication of policies, or will to curb it.

There are no differences between the other candidates; they have all been part of a Council that over the last ten years has increased rates by an average of 400% and increased its staff numbers by over 200.

If I was not standing what choice would the Selwyn voter get, other than just which candidate appeals to them the most?

Ignoring management deficiencies, the other hopefuls want to lead Council to achieve greater outcomes. I ask what outcomes? Where is their integrity, they recently confirmed the Long Term Plan.

What they are now saying can only be vote catching tripe.

A vote for any of them will be an endorsement of what has happened over the last few years. There can only be more of the same, with no possibility for change. I can hear them say: “It can’t be broke, if it was, you would have voted Bill Woods” Woods I have policies that are not related to the long term plan. I want to review Council

“Ask existing councillor candidates why your rates have increased on average by 400% and staff numbers increased to over 270?”

The general rate take this year will collect $64.5 million, plus other Council income, making for a total over $100 million. Where does the money go? Certainly not to the rural and small town sector.

Is it planned to extend the Rolleston headquarters?

It is time a close examination into the workings of our Council took place.

Trust Bill Woods, he can do this, HE MEANS BUSINESS! Ph: 318 4825 Email: billwoods@slingshot.co.nz

Bill Woods enjoying some well earnt holiday R & R. management, and identify the deficiencies; ensuring that rates money is wisely spent. Savings will be directed to essential areas that have been deferred, because of Council decisions. $64.5million for general rates, plus other Council income will total over $100million this year.

There has to be savings to spend in the rural sector like sealing, or just maintaining roads.

Selwyn ratepayers cannot afford to continue with a Council led by well meaning people that just endorse staff recommendations; the $15.5million dollar wage bill, and the THEM and US situation.

Beware! Only Bill Woods can stop the next secret Council project siphoning off even more rate money - the extension of the Headquarters!

Standing as your local Councillor Bob has owned property in Malvern over the last 45 years.

The last 12 years he has been involved with various committees in Malvern.

Bob managed the Glentunnel Hall rebuild and recently designed and co-managed the new St John building in Darfield.

He is currently deputy chair of the Malvern St John Area Committee and deputy chair of the Malvern Community Board. In this role he has worked on projects such as the Darfield Medical Centre and Westview Park.

In the future Bob would like to see water upgrades to allow growth in our area. Rural roads upgraded to take the increasing volume of large trucks on our roads.

Bob works well with Selwyn District Council Staff and the community.

He is approachable and not easily discouraged. He would like you to consider giving him your vote so he can continue working for you.

Make your vote count, give Bob the job!

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From today voting papers will be posted out to Selwyn residents so that they can decide who will be the next Mayor of Selwyn. My name is Pat McEvedy and over the last six years I have represented Selwyn District Council to the best of my ability to achieve good outcomes for our district. As a community the various townships and areas of Selwyn need each other, their future prosperity is dependent on strong, stable, leadership with a long term vision. If elected as your mayor I will work to see that all of our communities are recognised when decisions on resources are made.

Left: Jeff Hampton (owner of Darfield’s Challenge Service Station) chats with mayoral candidate Pat McEvedy on the Station’s forecourt.

Recently there have been remarks made by some of my fellow councillors and others that there are divisions within Selwyn, I find this disappointing.

I believe that for the whole of Selwyn to keep developing in a way that all of our residents will benefit from, we need a united, cohesive and productive group of councillors. With my experience in collaborative leadership and team building, I am the person to lead a positive Council to deliver services and facilities across the demographics and communities of Selwyn.

We need to be efficient and effective as a Council, provide reliable services, while helping to maintain a strong local economy. This in turn provides a good environment for businesses to develop and provides employment opportunities for all. We also need a variety of educational choices and a reliable transport network, health, social services and good community infrastructure throughout Selwyn.

Over the last six months I have door knocked and engaged with people throughout this district, the overwhelming message has

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been, “we love our district, community, town, or street”. I have been impressed with the positivity that has flowed from people, towards their district.

If Selwyn District is a good place to live in, it will also be a good place to work and do business.

It is with this vision that I seek your support in running for the Mayoralty. www.patmcevedyformayor.co.nz

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A great night was had at the Maddie Collins Fundraising Ball held on September 3rd, at Darfield’s Bangor Homestead.

The fundraiser was organised by sixteen year old local girl Charlotte Francis who attends St Margaret’s College in Christchurch, where Maddie is also a pupil.

An auction held on the night saw the top bid for a ‘signed All Blacks jersey’ reach $4,000.

Along with the auction there were generous donations given to help twelve year old Maddie get another step closer to treatment and a kidney transplant, in America. The amount raised from the Ball was both outstanding and impressive; in excess of $26,000.

“It was an incredible night. We had amazing singers, Ashy Batchelor opened the night and then ‘Girl from Mars’ played live music for the rest of the evening. People were up

dancing right from the start. It and wee Maddi really loved her was a great night and lots of evening.”

To donate to Maddie’s fun,” said Charlotte. fundraising go to: Charlotte’s mum, Debbie www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ Francis added, “it was such fun, givethegiftoflifetomaddie/ everyone had a wonderful night. donations We all danced the night away,

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Clark Land Surveyors Ltd Darfield High School’s Got Talent competition final was held on Tuesday, September 6th at the School and proved to be a hugely entertaining evening for all involved. The contestants had competed for the past few weeks at lunchtimes to make it through the heats, with the most talented making it through to the evening final.

The talent quest was judged by Poiema Heine and Hannah Cossey.

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Results: Best Dance:: Manaia Davies & Sophie Kingi Runner-up Dance: Teresa Barnhill Best Vocal: Lilian Stott

Runner-up Vocal: Holly Kimber Best Instrumental: Jaewoo Lee Runner-up Instrumental: Jazz Band Most Entertaining: Manaia & Sophie Rising Star: Millie Wilson.

Selwyn MP Amy Adams has announced that Kirwee will soon benefit from improved mobile coverage, thanks to a two-stage plan developed by Vodafone.

“I have written to both Vodafone and Spark, advising them that the current poor mobile coverage in the Kirwee area is unacceptable and needs addressing as soon as possible”, Amy said.

“I am pleased to advise that Vodafone has come up with a two-stage plan to improve coverage in the Kirwee area,” Amy added.

“Stage One of the plan will involve the installation of a temporary Cell on Wheels (COW) site near the local tavern, which Vodafone predicts will give good coverage for the township.

“Stage Two will involve the construction of a permanent cell tower in the township. At this stage, Vodafone’s preference is

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Amy indicated that she would be working closely with the relevant authorities, including the Council, NZTA and Chorus, as well as the

local community, to ensure that the plan can be implemented as quickly as possible. She noted that Spark had also indicated that it planned to improve mobile coverage in Kirwee by installing an additional antenna on its existing tower at Aylesbury. Spark hopes to have this work completed prior to Christmas this year.

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• Darfield: 13 Piako Drive, ‘A Touch of Tuscany’ Stunning two-storey home sited on a very large section, privacy and seclusion here. Lots of living areas inside and out. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, office, great garaging plus storage. Separate three-bay shed (two bays lock-up) on separate driveway. For Sale $950,000. Open to view on Saturday 17th September 1 - 1.30pm.

• Darfield: 1620 Clintons Road. Stunning smaller 2.3750ha lifestyle property. A lovely family home, nestled up a sweeping driveway in a mature setting. Two large living spaces with a conservatory. Three bedrooms, master with ensuite. One big paddock for a pet or two, good shelter and fencing, two-bay shed, cattle yards, chook run and much more. For Sale $760,000. Open Home Sunday 18th September 1.30 - 2pm.

• Darfield: ‘Vendors On The Move’ - Price reduced, 33 Oakden Drive. Large modern family home offering kitchen/dining flowing through to a formal lounge giving lots of living spaces.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry, three toilets. Four car garaging, utility shed or studio, secure trailer or boat park.

Set in a beautiful garden within an easy commute into the city.

An excellent opportunity here. Open Homes Saturday 17th September 2 - 2.30pm and Sunday 18th September 2.30 - 3pm.

• Hororata: Café and Bar, a great investment opportunity here to purchase the building with an excellent lease in place till September 2021, renewable every two years. Phone for all information.

• Hororata: Bare land: 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).

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“Health and Safety System Management and Support”

During winter 147 students from 27 New Zealand secondary schools, including five shooters from Darfield High School, have been competing for the SSS Championship, o r g a n i se d b y B ro ok l y n Smallbore Rifle Club in Wellington.

The top three schools were neck and neck throughout the competition and DHS were leading after the second and third rounds until finishing second just nine points behind the winners, and well ahead of third place.

Each team consisted of five

shooters with the best four scores from each round counting for the team score.

First three placings went to: Ashburton College 1914.63 Darfield High School 1905.61 Rangiora High School 1886.57 Will Benbow won the C Grade finishing ninth overall with a score of 484.14 and was just seven points behind the overall champion, Summer O'Dwyer from Samuel Marsden Collegiate.

Brogan Baldwin came third in C Grade just two points behind Will and ninth overall with 482.22.

Hunter Benbow was placed

27th with 471.14, George Brown in just his first competition finished an outstanding 41st with 463.9 and Jacob Spence 57th with 458.8.

The Team would like to thank Brooklyn Smallbore Rifle Club in Wellington for running the competition and Craig Benbow of Darfield Smallbore Rifle Club for all his time and effort organising the team. They now look forward to the TSNZ Championship in early October which will be held in Wellington this year.

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In ideal conditions the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari set off for the fifth time from Christchurch across the Southern Alps to Hokitika. The goal of this biennial charity event is to complete a 252 kilometre ride over the main divide on a small city scooter and raise money for the New Zealand Cancer Society. As in previous years, the event struck a chord with a large number and the 250 registered rider spaces were quickly filled.

After the cold wintry blast that had swept up the country during the week, Saturday morning dawned fine and clear as riders, support crews and spectators (around 1,000 at the Park) assembled at the Mike Pero Motorsport Park.

Riders included cancer patients, survivors, hospital/care workers and corporate teams, along with many hard core scooter and small motorcycle enthusiasts. They came from all walks of life and numerous locations both in New Zealand and across the Tasman, and ranged in age from young students to those in their 70's.

In keeping with the tradition that has grown around this event many wore fancy dress and the costumes were wide and varied.

The riders’ first stop was ‘The Famous Sheffield Pie Shop’ - a chance for a warm-up and a leg stretch and an opportunity to enjoy one of the hundreds of hot pies dispensed by the Shop.

Fabulous views, snow-covered Alps, sweeping vistas and a challenging Porters Pass climb followed. There were few

Terri Collings - a staff member at The Famous Sheffield Pie Shop - who dispensed literally hundred of pies to appreciative riders, with the muchphotographed Pokemon ball!

mishaps, the odd bit of mechanical intervention and the necessity for a bit of ‘pushing’ on occasion, but still after eight hours on the road two hundred plus riders made it into Hokitika. Prizes were awarded for such things as Best Dressed Rider and Team, Best Presented Scooter, Oldest.

Scooter to make it, Most Uncomfortable Ride and Hard Luck Story - but the best result is the total of more than $750,000 that has been raised to date for the Cancer Society.

From Wayne May: May “Scooter Safari 2016, what a great day it was riding with Mike (aka crash) and support crew

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of Hamish Reid and Alex.

Alex Thanks to Jayne and Mike Rattray, Rattray it was the most well organised event I have been to and what a great cause.

“Thanks to all the people that supported Hamish and myself, we raised $1,737 for the Canterbury West Coast Cancer Society and in total we understand the event raised $174,000. To Hamish, thanks for riding the last leg into Hokitika, and here’s hoping your treatment goes well and kicks the Big C in the backside.

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Ian Warren with the Governor General of NZ Sir Jerry Mateparae.

On September 1st, Ian Warren went to Greendale School to show pupils and staff his recently awarded Queen’s Service Medal (QSM).

Ian is, or has been, a member of many community groups in the Greendale, Malvern and Selwyn

areas.

The children were eager to see the award and Ian showed them the silver medal which is housed in an impressive red box. He told students he is able to wear that medal during the day, and that he has a smaller

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Leon, Leon a pupil at Greendale School, spotted that Ian was also wearing a small lapel badge; Ian said that no-one had ever asked him about that, but it was a small badge in recognition of his award, and that he can wear it all the time.

Ian also showed the children letters that he had received after people knew he was getting the QSM. These included a letter from the Prime Minister, John Key; Key the local Mayor, Kelvin Coe; Coe and from Selwyn MP Amy Adams.

Adams “He told us that his son (who is a lawyer) came home from London to the ceremony, held at Government House, and that his daughter (who is a doctor) was also there,” a pupil spokesperson said. “When he showed us some of the photos, we could see that everyone was dressed up very smartly.”

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Saturday, September 3rd saw twelve amateur heavy athletes train in the traditional Scottish Highland Games disciplines at the Hororata Domain. Men and women tested their strength, athleticism and sheer willpower in the Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Stone Putt, Weight for Distance and Hammer Throw; honing their skills for the Gough CAT Amateur Championship to be held at the Hororata Highland Games on Saturday, November 5th.

The athletes were coached by eighteen times New Zealand Highland Heavy Events Champion, Pat Hellier and Olympic Games athlete (Javelin 1992) and coach of Valerie Adams (2004 - 2008), Kirsten Hellier.

Hellier “It was a great day in Hororata running this training session for the Highland Games. We had a good number show up and all were keen to learn. I am looking forward to seeing the difference when the Games roll around on November the 5th,” commented Coach Pat Hellier. “It is a real thrill for the amateur athletes to compete alongside the professionals who will be battling for the Gough CAT Oceania Heavyweight Championship. The Hororata team are doing a good job of encouraging people to try the Scottish Heavy athletic sports both with their ‘have a go activities’ at the event and the amateur competition.”

Entries for all the competitive events at the Hororata Highland Games open on September 5th.

Each year nearly four hundred people compete at the Games

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Pat Hellier coaching in the Caber Toss. in six competitions including Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Solo Piping and Drumming, Tug O’ War, Heavy Athletic Events and the Highland Spin.

“We are always looking for ways to elevate the competitions at the Games and to challenge the ‘norm’. This year we have changed the Pipe Band format to have three different competitions; this is to cater for competitive and social Bands, plus will add more entertainment for the crowd.

One of the competitions added to the Bands’ schedule is a Quartet, which will see a contemporary twist with four pipers and drummers challenged to entertain.

“For the Highland Dancing we have six Canterbury West Coast Centre Championships that will be contested, as well as the coveted Hororata Highland Dancing Championship. The Southfuels Tug O’ War is always a popular team event and this year we have increased the prize pool to a value of $1,000 in both the men’s and mixed categories,” said Event Manager Cindy Driscoll.

Competitors can enter now on the Hororata Highland Games website and also purchase discounted early bird passes. www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz

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The informa(on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. The final approval of le2ers for print, rests with the editors.

(Unless by prior arrangement, le2ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.)

Le2ers to the editor won’t be considered for publica(on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed.

Le2ers wri2en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published. The Editors

To the Editors: As Laurie Squires noted (Malvern News Letters to the Editors, August 12th) the process for claiming rates rebates has changed. An appointment system has been introduced at Darfield, Leeston and Lincoln Library and Service Centres in response to feedback from customers who were concerned about the time they had to wait in a library and service centre to process their application. Previously customers often had to make multiple trips to complete their application as they were unaware of the documentation required by Department of Internal Affairs. Now when customers ring to make appointments, staff offer a checklist of the documents required, helping to avoid multiple trips.

To continue to increase the range of services we offer and to provide good value to all our ratepayers we are continually reviewing the way we work. In this case we endeavoured to provide ample notice of the new process, but recognise some ratepayers were inconvenienced by the change, for which we apologise.

I encourage readers to check

the Council’s website for further information on claiming rates rebates, or call their local library and service centre to book an appointment.

Ratepayers visiting Rolleston can make their rebate application at Council headquarters without making an appointment.

Vicki Carlyon Libraries Manager Selwyn District Council To the Editors: Bill Woods for Mayor - Simply the Best!

Wouldn't Selwyn be a great place to live if our Councillors had done all the things they say they can do in their election advertising.

Well, why is Bill Woods so busy helping ratepayers and organisations across the district win cases against the Council and sort out problems?

He is the only one, I believe, who will bring about change within the Council. Stop the Council wasting money, the rampant culture of extravagance which we pay for in excessive rate increases.

A strong, knowledgeable person with a determination to bring about change and

fairness for Ratepayers.

Trust me, I know, he has supported me when others wouldn't and didn't.

Yvonne Thomas, Hororata To the Editors: When it comes to local body elections I rarely participate.

That’s because it’s nearly impossible to distinguish the candidates. They usually say similar things and all sound the same, rarely committing to anything specific. This year however I am making an exception and voting Bill Woods.

As Chairman of the Springfield Township Committee, Bill was invaluable in helping me resolve an important issue that was holding back the development of Springfield, after approaches to Council staff and Councilors fell on deaf ears. From my dealings with Bill I have confidence he will use whatever powers he has to place greater accountability on Council staff, and require them to make sound and sensible decisions, cutting through stifling bureaucracy if necessary.

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Racing was done on a fully automated track, complete with electronic screen giving race information and results.

The fastest cars on Tuesday night for the Cubs were Etienne Bourhill (1st), Coco Edwards Winners of the Derby L to R: Makayla Turpin, Coco Edwards, (2nd), and Makayla Turpin Hunter Jones, Kear Billings, Jack Brenmuhl, Etienne Bourhill.

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With a perfect spring day and good local publicity the second Terrace Station Open Garden Day was a great success. Over seventy visitors, plus children, explored the woodland to view the violets, primroses and the first of the bluebells, then on to

the heritage gardens surrounding the homestead with wonderful displays of hellebores, daffodils, irises, violets, chionodoxa and fritillaria. Families extended their stay by picnicking in the garden and were pleased to

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With all the publicity currently around the dilemma of consuming sugary drinks, as well the discussion on the amount of sugar in everyday commodities, it’s timely that a book on the topic, with a local co-author has recently been released.

Author Amanda Tiffen of Yaldhurst wrote her first, very well received, book entitled ‘A Life Less Sugar’, before partnering with long-term friend and local Burnham resident Leigh Brown to produce A Life Less Sugar Recipes. Leigh has co-authored this second publication, as well as taking on the role of recipe developer.

Author Amanda, works fulltime, is the mother of two young boys and admits she’s always struggled with her weight.

Various diets and exercise regimes over the years may have succeeded, but the weight never stayed off.

“Seventeen months ago I discovered that my weight problem was a direct link to sugar, not junk food - but healthy sugars. Once I reduced my sugar, I reduced my weight,” Amanda said.

Following on from the success

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Leigh (Left) and Amanda (right) with Anthony Ah Hoy (chef to President Obama). of Amanda’s first book (“It sold over 4,000 copies in four months - to give an idea of how big this is, Nadia Lim sold 5,000 books in a whole year,” Leigh added!), the second book, (the recipes) was launched in midAugust.

Both Leigh and Amanda have had personal successes following the less-sugar regime, with Amanda losing twenty kilograms to date and Leigh, who is a more recent proponent and has some health issues that hinder weight loss, shedding seven kilograms.

Mother of three and also working fulltime, Leigh said making people aware of the sugar content in common, everyday foods just made good

sense.

Both books are available via Facebook, from the website www.alifelesssugar.co.nz and also now through selected Paper Plus stores nationwide.

“People are talking about the books and the concept on the Rolleston Facebook community page and the Selwyn Swimming Pool ladies call Amanda the Sugar lady,” Leigh laughed!

Certainly two publications that are making a name for themselves and well-worth checking out.

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Friday 16th September 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES

Thank you to the players who made themselves available to play in the U17 and Senior teams for the Field Day and Hurunui tournament. Also well done and thank you to our coaches and parents who took on coaching and managing roles with Malvern teams. Primary A - Terina Graham (coach) and Rachel Bishell (manager), U15 - Maria Townsend (coach) and Sharon Forrester (manager), U17 Filipa Payne and Becky Bourke (coaches), and Seniors - Filipa Payne (coach).

Many of our teams earnt spots in the semi-finals - TicTacs, Shakers, Illusion, Force with Eclipse, TicTacs and Illusion making it to finals. Illusion were competitive and pushed it right to the end of their Premier Reserve grade game. Eclipse are the first Darfield team to play in the Premier final in quite some time. An awesome effort by TicTacs saw them win their final by 1 goal!

Congratulations to award recipients, and to all players. Have a great summer everyone, and hope to see you back in 2017.

Victoria Leech - President Darfield Netball Club PRIZE GIVING AWARDS 2016 ANZ FutureFERNS Year 5: • Brian Butcher Trophy Most Improved: Alyssa Ufton • Beginners Trophy Most Improved: Poppy McClimont Primary A Grade: • 2011 Committee Trophy Flyers Team: Holly Moore • Davidson Trophy Diamonds Team: Emily Cullen • 1997 Presidents Trophy TicTacs Team: Jordan Atutolu • Primary Grade Trophy Most Promising: Aidan Strowger • Hewitt Cup Most Improved: Chloe Newbigging • Jones Family Cup Most Outstanding: Ella Forrester • Blair Wards Trophy Most Improved: Eva Mitchell Senior Grade: • Versatility Trophy Phoenix Team: Caileigh Peaufa • Darfield Bakery Trophy Rebels Team: Grace Earle Premier Reserve Grade: • Margaret Jones Cup Strikers Team: Hayley Murray • 1990 Committee Trophy Shakers Team: Claudia Lassiter • Darfield Social Team Trophy Fauxpas Team: Amelia Reed • Social Lid of Honour Fauxpas Team: Fauxpas Team • Grice Trophy Illusion Team: Hayley Fraser Premier Reserve/Senior Grades: • 50th Reunion Cup Most Outstanding: Stefanie McKenzie

• Bell Cup Most Improved: Caitlin Gibb

• Kerry Strowger Memorial Trophy Most Promising: Sophie Townsend Premier Grade: • 2008 Committee Trophy Force Team: Ella Stokes • Priest Trophy Eclipse Team: Georgie Gardyne • Silver Tray Most Improved: Katie Clatworthy • D.N.C. Trophy Most Outstanding: Kimberley McCabe Club Awards: • Seat of Honour for Support: Karla Samways • Sarginson Family Cup Most Dedicated Player: Maddison Payne • Thomson Trophy Most Promising Team: Strikers • 1999 Committee Trophy Team Spirit: Phoenix • Westmar Cup Primary Fair Player: TicTacs / Flyers • Senior Cup Senior Fair Player: Leeza van der Salm • Moore Trophy Coaches Award: Danielle Cooper • McLean Trophy Services to Darfield: Adele Davidson • Umpire Awards Theory & Practical: Aleisha Knowles, Katelyn McKay, Lucy Mitchell, Hayley Murray, Abby Thornley, Sophie Townsend • Umpire Award Theory, Practical & Centre Award: Maddison Payne.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Darfield Genealogy & Local History Group

Annual General Mee ng Tuesday 27th September, 7:30pm Trinity Church, Darfield Current and new members most welcome!

MALVERN MINIATURE RIFLE ASSN Season aggregate 2016 (average of best 12 scores) A GRADE R Dalley R Williams B GRADE B Baldwin M Oakley J Wilson P S ll M Williams W Sto; G Oakley C GRADE W Benbow H Benbow J Spence C Benbow Barry Hill Blair Hill R Hughes D GRADE A Mohi A Robinson R Hu;on

96.58 96.17 96.00 95.83 95.25 94.17 93.57 93.25 91.89 96.08 94.83 92.58 92.42 92.25 91.20 91.08 88.83 87.83 84.08

Results 13th September 2016 Match of the Day Hidden Holes on Stableford 1st: S Gilmore 46 2nd: N Muir 45 3rd: I McLaughlin, T Hicks 44 Men: G Cowen 55 P Cardosi 54 R Parker 53 Longest Putt: I Palmer Nearest the Pin: P Cardosi

Darfield Netball Club Sponsors From our weekly BBQ, to provision of uniform items for teams, and prize contribu ons for our raffle, the following sponsors have supported our club. We greatly value and appreciate your support.

A Twisted Bunch Bloom Bridgestone Darfield Bakery Darfield Garden Centre Darfield GiU Gallery Darfield Post Shop Farm Build

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools Homes by Maxim More For You Porters RCNZ (NZ’s home of radio control) Selwyn Aqua c Centre Tyre General

Thank you all very much!

Raffle Results Drawn by NZ Police

Congratula ons to the following winners: 69 Hannah Perkins 37 Gwen Heffernan 515 Mark Moore 224 Sharon Rayne 4 Nigel Clatworthy 295 Bee Frew 248 Gary Doherty 126 Abby Thornley 383 Natalia Li;le 20 Ella Stokes 353 Jacky Muirsmeath 420 Sophie Dance 66 Janet Murphy 208 Marcus Longdin 333 Mar n Pierson 25 Chelsea Dalglish 243 Monique St Clair-Newman

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OPENING DAY

South Malvern Cricket Club are looking for Senior players to play in the Canterbury Country Cricket Premier 2016/17 competition.

Sat 24th September at 1:30pm Prospective new members welcome!

Enquiries to: M Galloway 318 1588

All players 15 - 40 years old and abilities considered, but preferably able to play Premier Grade cricket.

Please contact either: Senior Captain - Mike Pauling 021 191 1361 or Club Coordinator - Dave Beatty 027 435 4844.

Sheffield Tennis Club SOCIAL TENNIS EVENINGS Starting 12th October Every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm Sheffield Domain Tennis Courts • Community Event • Balls provided (non-members welcome) • Gold coin donation

Sheffield Tennis Club OPEN DAY Thursday 22nd September •

Junior Registrations: 3:30 - 4:30pm

For more information contact Debs Abraham.

Saturday 24th September • •

Working Bee: 12:00pm Games Begin: 1:00pm At the Sheffield Domain Tennis Courts For more information please contact Phil Marsh on 027 357 3696.

Kirwee Tennis Club Opening Day Sunday 18th September At the Kirwee Tennis Courts, High Street Kirwee.

• •

Juniors (under 18) - 10:00am Seniors - 1:00pm.

Darfield Shooting Centre Cnr Telegraph Road & Creyke Road

Wed 28th Sept 7:30pm All Welcome

Sheffield Free Book Exchange Be at the Sheffield Hall on Sunday 18th Sept 12 - 3pm for the community book exchange!

Have a game and join the Club! www.sportsground.co.nz/kirweetennis Also on Facebook

Open Sunday 18th September 1:30pm - 4:00pm And every ne Sunday thereafter.

Groups by appointment with the Secretary - 318 6876.

All Welcome!

Come join us!

As the Darfield Community Garden Springs to life.

Saturday 17th September 10am, in Almond Park.

Ideas and effort welcome from everyone!

Supported by Two Rivers Community Trust

Any questions please phone Ankie 318 3623.

Deadlines: Editorial 1pm Monday

Advertising 10am Tuesday

We play compe((vely on Saturdays against other Malvern Clubs and socially on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00pm.

Could current Club members please bring a plate.

All club members and prospec ve members are welcome.

Cotons Cottage & Hororata Museum

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Saturday 24th September - 1:30pm New members most welcome Members - Plate & Whites Enquiries to Rex Smith 318 8548

Malvern School of Music Inc INC

Sun 18th September - 2pm Darfield High School Hall Entry = $2 adults, $5 Family (donations welcome)

All om e welc

Friday 16th September 2016

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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The support of our very generous community is appreciated greatly.

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Selwyn Gallery, Darfield

West Melton Tennis Club (Working Bee, Grading, Coaching, Registrations & Club Day)

6:30pm 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am

Learn to Fly Gliders Course Ethel & Bethel Bingo Night Drummond & Etheridge Demo Day - Test Drive Our Range The Horses Back - Performance and Therapy Clinic Darfield Community Garden Opening Silver Ferns v Jamaica 5:15pm, All Blacks v South Africa 7:35pm

7:00pm 1:00pm 9:30am 12:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 10:00am 5:15pm 6:00pm 3:30pm 6:30pm

1:30pm 1:30pm 9:30pm 9:30am

26 Sep - 10 Oct

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Small Works Exhibition

7:30pm 7:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 9:00am 10:00am

10:00am 6:30pm

10:00am

Canterbury Gliding Club Airfield Kirwee Community Hall 799 Jones Road, Rolleston Almond Park Darfield Hotel Kirwee Tavern Darfield Tennis Clubrooms High Street, Kirwee Whitecliffs Road, Glentunnel Sheffield Hall

60’s & 70’s Night Darfield Tennis Club Opening Day Kirwee Tennis Club - Opening Day (Jun - 10am, Sen - 1pm) Trailride Flagpole Suzuki Trails Sheffield Free Book Exchange Cotons Cottage & Hororata Museum Open for viewing Malvern School of Music - Annual Concert Darfield High School Hall Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 23rd September Issue Malvern Business Network - Local Business Group Meeting Terrace Winebar, Darfield Horse Nutrition and Feed Evening PGG Wrighton, Ross St Darfield Sheffield Tennis Club - Junior Registrations Sheffield Domain Tennis Courts Greendale School Presents: “The Story of Greendale” Greendale Hall Entries for Darfield Artweek close today Sheffield Tennis Club - Open Day (Working Bee 12pm, Games 1pm) Sheffield Domain Tennis Courts Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Kirwee Community Hall Country Fair & Craft Day Trinity Church, Darfield Kirwee Bowling Club Opening Day High Street, Kirwee Darfield Bowling Club Opening Day Almond Park, Clinton Street Live Music - Ignition Terrace Winebar & Restaurant Oxford Country Classic - ½ Marathon/Fun Run/Walk The Shearing Shed will be closed for School Holidays Darfield Genealogy and Local History Group AGM Trinity Church, Darfield Firearms Licence Testing Darfield Shooting Centre Theta Healing Technique - Basic Course dates Oxford Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for 5th October Issue Cancer Society Fundraiser - Live Band “No Secrets” Hororata Village Bar & Cafe Theta Healing Technique - Advanced Course Dates Oxford Motorcycle Training Course Canterbury Agricultural Park Spring into Oxford Pearson Park Oval, Oxford Oktobeerfest Darfield Hotel Darfield Artweek Exhibition $10 Family Portraits by Jack ‘n’ Jill Portraits Darfield Preschool & Nursery Malvern Community Board - Fund Run Castle Hill Village Sheffield Tennis Club - Social Evenings begin today Sheffield Domain Tennis Courts Darfield ITM Fishing Trip (10 year Anniversary) Courtenay A&P Show Logo Competition entries due today Geraldine Summer Fete Stover Farm, S/H 79, Geraldine

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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

BED - single + trundle, white Hedge Trimming aluminum, 2 x mattresses in in excellent condition. Offers Canterbury please phone 021 906 541.

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OUTDOOR Fireplace. Made of 03 318 2983 Phone Graeme for a free panels so easy to move, $900 • Half size tractor for easier quote 318 2614. Email come & view at Courtenay access spotgee@xtra.co.nz 021 705 204.

• Up to 6m height topped PEA straw - medium squares. at 5m or less PETS & LIVESTOCK Plenty available. $45 for a • Branch size up to 50mm single bale, $40 for 2 or • Cutter drops material to side of hedge more. 03 318 1224 or 021 Calf Disbudding 705 204. Pick up Courtenay.

Services WOOD shavings - untreated, HOUSE TO LET Dean Freeman is back in clean shavings suitable for RURAL Hororata - sunny 4 the area for calf disbudding, horse stables, calving sheds, bedrm plus office, wood as he has been for chicken houses and rabbit burner, new kitchen, double the last 12 years. hutches. Available in garage. $370 p.w. Phone TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! 3 70L bags, 1m bales Phone Dean 022 130 0480. (compressed) and bulk 021 059 4980 or email WINDWHISTLE/Glenroy area. 4 WINDWHISTLE delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 bedroom house, 2 log freemandean21@yahoo.co.nz for more details. burners, modern kitchen, double garage, plus carport. $380p.w. Possible horse paddock. Ph 022 130 0480.

PLANT NURSERIES

The Malvern Lions Club have

Pea Straw available.

Both medium squares & small bales.

Please contact: Hugh Wright 318 3877 Alan Thorne 318 0798 Stu Lill 347 6770 Brian Redfern 318 8053

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

LAWNMOWING - No job too small. Phone Simon 027 227 2898.

BB came to live with us last week, from Auckland.

He stayed inside with us for 3 days and then we let him out on Saturday 10th September.

He went exploring from 35 Windsor Drive, Kirwee. We think he has lost his way home.

He is a good natured cat; a bit shy of sudden movement and loud noises, but friendly and loves to be pe;ed. He doesn’t hassle for food but minds his manners and just eats what is thrown to the birds. Unless he is fed directly, Then he will inhale the food. He is big – 9kg, but not a monster. He was a giU for 8 year old Amy and she is devastated at his loss.

Please ring 317 8180, 021 101 3484 or email angentone@gmail.com

Deadline:

day 10am Tues

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

LOST

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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

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

Proud to be your local Painter!

Domestic & Light Commercial Wallpapering | Rooves | Gib Stopping 35 years experience. Refs available

Phone Dave 021 142 0567 SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid - Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

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

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

RESIDENTIAL / LIFESTYLE SALESPERSON

REAL ESTATE

We have an exci.ng opportunity for a new Salesperson to join our Darfield Team.

LIFESTYLE BLOCK

If you are interested in developing an exci ng career in the Real Estate industry and would like to focus on the Darfield area and surrounds, this is an outstanding opportunity!

FOR SALE 4 Hectares, West Melton, quiet, private ROW, great loca on & views, mature shelter.

Phone 027 674 0763 ROOM TO LET SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield hostel. $160.00 pw includes power, phone, internet & sky TV. Ph 0274 791 431 or 03 318 3660.

We are looking for a driven individual to join our mo vated team which is currently made up of a Rural Agent and a Property Manager.

Industry leading training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Enquire today for further details: Area Manager - Hamish McLeod Ph: 027 555 7047 E: hamish.mcleod@propertybrokers.co.nz Has.ngs McLeod Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

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SITUATION VACANT

Security Staff Required Full Time posi.ons available at the Synlait Dairy Plant.

4 on 4 off Roster, Day & Night shiUs available.

Current COA an advantage.

Please email CV to paul@alliedsecurity.co.nz or call 027 646 4832

We require a person to join our team.

Must be honest, reliable, tidy and fit, as lifting is required.

The position is 4 days a week including Saturday. Days and hours to be discussed at the interview.

Please send CV to: Darfield Four Square, 76 South Tce, Darfield or darfield@foursquare-si.co.nz Closing 23rd September 2016

44 South Terrace, DARFIELD

SOFT FURNISHINGS MANUFACTURE AND RETAIL POSITION We are looking for a new team member • Must be able to work as a team as well as efficiently working on their own • Experience in a Workroom would be a bonus, but we are willing to train the right applicant • Experience preferred but not essen al • An eye for detail essen al, as we pride ourselves in our high quality manufacture • Punctuality, reliability and honesty required • Hours approximately 37 per week • Hourly rate dependent on experience • Immediate start.

Please apply to Val or Ally Phone 03 318 8896

SITUATION VACANT CLEANER required for Mon/Tue/ Wed evening for 4 hours for Darfield Preschool & Nursery. Email CV to darfieldpreschool@xtra.co.nz POSITION available for a Relief Milker on Bealey Farm in Kirwee. Days & wages negotiable. Experience essential. Start as soon as possible. Phone Ben Wilson 027 318 1684.

RELIEF milker wanted. Involves milking and shifting irrigators.

Must have reliable transport and be available to work every second weekend and to cover staff holidays.

Farm is between Darfield and Rolleston. Phone Brad 021 505 627.

SITUATION WANTED Need a hand? Hunter can help!

Mowing, sec on and shed clean ups, water blas ng, wood stacking, etc.

Keen 14 yr old boy seeking part me work. 03 318 7533

TUITION

HOME-BASED COACHING FOR YOUR ENGLISH SPEAKING, READING & WRITING Especially for interna onal students and workers in Darfield district.

A senior ESOL tutor, with experience in Asia, will assess your needs and prepare lessons to help you gain confidence and skill.

Please ring Roger 03 318 2824 or 021 027 98144.

WANTED TO RENT

2 bedroom house or unit in Darfield. Ph 027 315 7543.

SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

MORGAN JONES CONSTRUCTION LTD Building homes since 1993 • 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

WANTED

FARM LAND TO LEASE

MACROCARPA trees or logs wanted. Will pay good money.

Firewood processing and tree removal also available.

Phone Rini at RK Firewood 027 451 7300.

All op(ons considered.

Ph 021 502 480.

WINDOW CLEANING

WINDOW REPAIRS

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

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.

Local Window Cleaner with 20 years experience!

Covering most of Selwyn area.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

COUNTRY TOUCH Services

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!

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Ph 021 364 664

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SITUATION VACANT

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

www.malvernglass.co.nz

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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

TRADES

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

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

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

Ph 0800 765 758 GIB FIXING, PLASTERING & PAINTING

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

Contact Morgan on

021 050 2858 Qualified Tradesperson

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

Pick up & deliver Phone 318 0047 or 027 318 0047

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

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

One man & his truck; labour & transport

Steptoe & Co Tip: Take some time each day, walk through your garden and watch new life becoming.

Lifestyle block services, maintenance & clearance

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947 or text 027 218 1947

Deadlines: Editorial 1pm Monday

Advertising 10am Tuesday

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!

If you can dream it, you can do it.

- Walt Disney

021 732 331

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

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

Closed Saturdays

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

Acer E5E5-572G • 15.6” screen • Intel i7 3.0GHz • • • • •

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

CPU 16gig RAM 480gig SSD 2gig nVidia $1685 Graphics Incl GST Bluetooth 2 TB external HDD

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

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

Kirwee based. Phone Glenn: 027 445 0684

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

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

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

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

Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

Moss Treating:

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

General household & business electrical work.

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.

Selwyn Electrical Ltd

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

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

Your Local Registered Electrician

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 chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

So try us first!

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

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

WHO WORE IT BETTER?