Issue 762 Friday 30th September 2016

Inside this issue: The Story of Greendale 2 Run For A Life

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Elec ons 2016

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It’s Time To Spring Clean

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Spiderban Pest Info

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Na ve Plan ngs In The Area Selwyn Stand Wins Supreme Award Area Plans Adopted For Malvern Selwyn Economy Con nues To Grow

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Le8ers To The Editor

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Westy Melton Students 11 Try Tennis Bowling Club Open Day 12 New Dog Pound 12 Snippets of History From 13 Years Gone By Representa ve Rugby 14 Young Farmer Of The Year - Have A Go Public No ces

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Dates To Remember Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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The annual ‘Keep New Zealand Beautiful’ day was held on Friday, September 16th with thirty three volunteers from Fonterra, Darfield High School and Waste Management turning up on the day. The Darfield collection was organised by local Alice Rackham, Rackham of Fonterra.

The Waste Management team provided a truck load of bins, along the roadside for collectors to walk between and empty their collection bags.

“There was no shortage of

rubbish to pick up with a huge number of cans and cigarette packets,” commented Alice.

The event proved to be a great community gathering and as a thank you to the volunteers a barbeque was held after the collection.

Nationwide over 30,000 tidy Kiwis take part in this annual event making a huge difference

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On Thursday, September 22nd Greendale School provided the community with an hour of entertainment, when they looked back at early New Zealand history and focussed on Greendale in particular.

“The production was all about Greendale's history, from pre-people up to present day,” reported a School spokesperson. “The theme came from our school term focus and we have been working on the script all term, learning about the history of our area before starting the writing. Our senior students,

Years 4-6, have wrote the script after spending a considerable amount of time researching Greendale's history. The senior class was put into small groups, with each group writing a scene.

“Practises for the production were held every day and all the School’s students from the youngest to senior pupils were involved. Props and costumes also involved the whole School and the wider community.”

The School were appreciative of the musical support given by Lydia Adams who secured a grant to cover her music tuition

for the term.

Well known, talented musician Liz Nichol also worked with the students during the last term, to perfect their singing for the production.

“Having Liz to support us made the production a good mixture of music, drama and storytelling,” commented Greendale School principal CareyCarey-Anne Hamilton.

“What amazing writers and storytellers you are. The script in the production was a credit to you all,” she concluded.

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Greendale School Ukele Group L to R standing: Micayla Dering, Olivia Adams, Liz Nichol (Musical Director) L to R sitting: Juliet Ridgen, Toren Dawson, Ceamaigh Dawson - provided some of the music at the recent production.

Front: Lucas Tapa-Wither re-enacts some early history.

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Jack Dixon (right hand end of second row) with his running team mates.

Last weekend drivers on South Island roads may well have encountered teams of runners, often in driving rain, participating in the biennial St Bede’s College, Run For A Life.

The 160 runners began their journeys five days before, from eight different locations throughout the South Island, running back to St Bede’s College in Christchurch, and were split into twenty person teams. The ‘Run For A Life’ event is a fundraiser for CanTeen - a charity supporting teenagers with cancer, and many of the runners dedicated their gruelling time on the road to a family member who had suffered cancer.

Each runner was expected to gain sponsorship of at least $500 and local St Bede’s student Jack Dixon, Dixon who started his run in Nelson, well surpassed that target.

“A slightly humourous evening was spent at Blenheim said Jack’s mother Angela Dixon.

Dixon “The automated alarms in the Rugby Clubhouse, where we were staying, activated and went off at around 11pm because they hadn’t been disabled to accommodate us. Everyone

woke with a fright - except Jack, who is deaf, and had removed his hearing aids at bedtime, then slept through the whole thing,” Angela said with a laugh.

“The eight teams running in Canteen Run For A Life were warmly welcomed home by a huge crowd of family, friends and fellow Bedeans to St Bede’s College,” Jack commented. “I ran an average of between twenty to twenty five kilometres each of the five days, commencing in sunny Nelson on Thursday, and finishing in Canterbury’s wet and cold on Sunday. Our team stayed at St Arnaud, Blenheim, Molesworth Station and Hanmer Springs. Unfortunately the

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The informa!on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. The final approval of le'ers for print, rests with the editors. (Unless by prior arrangement, le'ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.)

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The Editors

To the Editors: During these local body elections we have a vote for who will represent us in Environment Canterbury. This will be the first time since 2007 that we have been allowed to vote for our ECan representative.

There are three candidates in our area, and the best one is Nicky Snoyink. Nicky is one of the most impressive people I know. She is passionate about our environment and is well qualified for working in environmental planning and legislation.

Nicky knows and loves our mountains, rivers and plains.

If we want someone to work effectively for the quality of both where we live and the water we rely on, then do vote for Nicky Snoyink for ECan.

Caroline Hawkins, Springfield.

NICKY SNOYINK STANDING FOR ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY For further information contact Nicky Snoyink: P 021 165 9658 E: nickyforecan2016@gmail.com or follow Nicky on Facebook @NickyforECan2016 Authorised by Nicky Snoyink, 11 Queen Street, Springfield

Mayoral Candidate Sam Broughton and his wife Liz Broughton.

It's been great to meet and work alongside so many people achieving cool things for their town and wider community.

There have been many projects

I have enjoyed being a part of in Malvern but two of the best things have bee n th e improvement in water quality in supplies across the local area,

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both in towns and rural supplies. Secondly the future growth planning for our Malvern towns through the Malvern Area Plan.

Some water supplies now have completely new sources, while others have ultra violet treatment, extra storage, automated chlorination, and generator power backup.

The new district wide water rate will mean that we can afford to keep our supplies as up to date as necessary.

The Malvern area plan began with many local people pushing to get Council to rethink its zoning in our rural towns.

Following good local meetings, then further drop-in sessions and hearings, I think together we have come up with plans that give our towns’ confidence for future growth. The final stage of implementation will be over the next three years through the Selwyn District Plan Review.

So thank you for having me as your councillor representative for the past six years. Standing down as a councillor allows someone new to bring their views and passions to the Council table and I hope to continue to serve as your Mayor.

Please remember to send your voting papers over the weekend. Voting closes midday October, 8th.

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Vo ng papers must be returned by 12 noon, Saturday 8 October.

Please post your vo ng papers back promptly to ensure your vote counts or return them to a ballot box at a Council Service Centre.

Do you think voting is a waste of time?

Are you one of the 60% who don’t vote?

Or think “What's the use?”

Councils just do what they want, they just spend, spend, spend, expecting me to pay, pay, pay for something I don’t want or need!

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I felt that way too, I understand the way you feel about councils.

Voting only encourages them to think they are right!

Bill Woods is not like the others, he is the only one who says Councils are more often wrong than right.

He has a proven record of responding positively to people’s problems, by actually taking on the Council “like a dog with a bone” and winning!

Don’t waste this chance to elect a Mayor that is not in it for the glory, but wants to make a difference to the way Council works, by putting the councillors back in charge, where they should be.

One of the reasons for celebrating Anzac Day, which is gaining in popularity every year, is the preservation of democracy, by not voting we are ignoring the sacrifice our soldiers made.

Why not vote Bill Woods and see for yourself how he can make a Council worth voting for, what have you got to lose?

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PESTS IN NEW ZEALAND New Zealand was discovered in 1769 by Captain Cook. At that point in me New Zealand had about 130 na ve bird species and two mammals introduced by the Maori - the rat and the dog. They were fed on fruit and vegetables.

In Captain Cook’s diary he stated the bird song was deafening and our bird life was the most amazing he had seen. Since then, Europeans have introduced 135 bird species: black birds, starlings, thrushes, ducks, all the finches and more. Then they introduced 35 different mammal species from wild pigs to Himalayan Thar.

Amongst them were cats, ferrets and stoats; all predators. So now our na ve birds are not only losing their environment to farming and forestry, they have other birds compe ng for food, along with predators that evolu on had never prepared them for, so they have no natural fear. Possums not only eat their eggs, but also crash around in the tree canopy at night knocking baby birds out of their nests. People put bells on their cats, but I have seen a cat with a bell jump up and catch a fantail a metre off the ground. One bird, the magpie, introduced from Australia about 1860 to Canterbury, is a terrible problem for our na ves as they are very territorial and kill other birds. Their numbers are increasing at a scary rate and need to be controlled to help preserve pockets of na ve birds. In Darfield we seldom see fantails like we used to and I have only ever heard a bellbird twice in eight years. As you look around the streets and the outskirts look at the numbers of magpies. Things need to change to protect our na ves.

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Clark Land Surveyors Ltd On Saturday, September 24th, over thirty volunteers, including members of the Te Ara Kakariki Greenway Canterbury Trust ‘Green Dot’ project and members of the Coalgate/ Glentunnel Reserve Committee, planted 300 native plants in the Coalgate Reserve Native zone.

The Te Ara Karkariki Trust is attempting to increase the less than 1% of indigenous vegetation remaining on the Canterbury Plains. The ‘Green Dot’ project is an attempt to identify and establish a corridor of plantings and build community awareness of plains biodiversity. ‘Greendots’ refer to a managed planting on either public or private land supported by the Trust and done in conjunction with landowners and other organisations.

This is the seventh year of planting on the Coalgate Reserve site and now totals in excess of 1200 native trees and shrubs. The ‘Green Dot’ project is aimed at creating a green native path way for native birds from the sea to the mountains.

An annual plant out has occurred at Coalgate Reserve since 2009. As with such projects, it requires regular maintenance involving mulching and hand weeding, as well as watering. A small number of local residents led by Jules and Rosalie Snoyink of Glentunnel have taken on this responsibility.

Coalgate residents would be welcomed to assist with the management of this important area aimed at bringing back native plants that will encourage and promote an increase in native birds to the area.

Also on Saturday September 24th a small army of volunteers ignored cold and drizzly conditions to help Peter and Pam Aldersley plant over 500 native plants on their property in Springfield.

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In the Coalgate Reserve nature Zone. L to R: Becky McDonald (Te Ara Karkariki), Daryl Smith (Coalgate), Alan McDonald (Te Ara Karkariki), Jules Snoyink (Glentunnel).

Springfield's Pam and Peter Aldersley and volunteers, hard at work. covered in broom, gorse and blackberry. Over the past couple of years, they have worked to clear the weeds and prepare the ground for planting.

Saturday's planting begins the establishment of 'Green Dot' on the property.

Peter and Pam would like to

acknowledge the assistance and support of Te Ara Kākāriki, Selwyn District Council’s Natural Environment Fund and of course the volunteers who helped with planting on Saturday. Peter commented that Saturday's achievement was a great example of, "the power of people working together".

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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 a separate driveway. For Sale $950,000. Open to view on Saturday 1st October 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 en suite. 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 2nd October 1.30-2pm.

• Darfield: 55 Bangor Road. ‘Rural Town Living with Class’.

A stunning permanent material home neatly sited up a private driveway surrounded by a delightful cottage garden.

The home is open-plan, separate formal lounge, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, office and laundry with internal access from a double garage. Truly stunning within walkable distance to the shops. For Sale $590,000.

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• Darfield: ‘Vendors on move’ Price reduced and want sold.

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 1st October 2-2.30pm and Sunday 2nd October 2.30-3pm, viewing a must.

• 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).

• 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. For Sale, phone for all information.

• Springfield: ‘First Home, Investment or Ski Lodge’ 5691 West Coast Road. Four bedrooms, open-plan kitchen, separate lounge and library. For sale, offers considered.

• West Melton: Corner of Hoskyns and Newtons Road, 5.2 hectares, great first time lifestyle property with a three bedroom home plus a two bedroom cottage, great opportunity here. Open to view Sunday 2nd October 11 - 11.30am.

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Selwyn’s stand at the Convene South Expo has taken out the Supreme Award for ‘Stand Of The Year.’

Convene South is an annual expo which showcases business venues to conference and event planners, organisers and tourism agents from New Zealand and Australia. The 2016 expo was held at The Airforce Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch earlier in September.

The Council put together a joint venture stand showcasing venues, activities and support services in Selwyn for the conference and event industry.

Area Plans to guide the growth of townships in Ellesmere and Malvern through to 2031 have been adopted by Selwyn District Council at its meeting last week.

The plans include options for where residential and business development could occur, if needed, and future Council infrastructure and services projects that may be required in different townships.

Although the plans do not rezone any land, they will help to guide the District Plan Review, which began this year, along with other Council plans and policies and privately initiated plan changes.

The draft Area Plans were prepared following a series of community drop in sessions and consultation held in August 2015, and May and June 2016.

As part of this consultation people were also able to make suggestions and submissions

Businesses that were part of the Selwyn stand included Melton Estate, Rossendale, Alpine Jet, Lincoln Event Centre, COBi Digital, The Laboratory and Ballooning Canterbury.

“We have been attending Convene South since 2013. This year was the most successful yet with Selwyn tourism operators booking group business on the spot and generating leads for conferences and events as far out as 2018,” said Tourism Advisor Elizabeth Pitcorn.

Pitcorn In making the award to the Selwyn stand, the judges said they were impressed with the

about how they wanted townships in Ellesmere and Malvern to develop. Key stakeholder organisations operating within Malvern and Ellesmere were also involved in the development of the plans.

Some of the concepts, as part of the Area Plans to be carried out in the future include: • Undertaking town centre studies in Leeston, Darfield, Springfield and Southbridge, looking at issues such as transport, beautification, accessibility of community facilities and business land • Working with KiwiRail and the NZ Transport Agency to look at issues relating to the State Highway and railway line in Darfield, Dunsandel, Sheffield and Kirwee • In Darfield and Leeston, looking at intensification opportunities close to the

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collaborative approach, the friendly and helpful atmosphere created by all the businesses, as well as the stand-out look and feel of the stand design.

The Council promoted a wide range of venues, activities and support services through its updated conference brochure which was available from the stand for day attendees and pre -scheduled appointments with event planners at the show.

Lincoln business The Laboratory also won the runner-up prize for Best Newcomer to the event.

33 Oakden Drive, Darfield ‘Vendors On The Move’ town centre to provide more housing options such as social housing and housing for older people, and also the feasibility of establishing a walking/cycling link between McHugh’s Forest Park and the town along the rail corridor.

The plans identify preferred future development areas in many of the townships within Malvern and Ellesmere. As a result of submissions a number of add iti on al p ref err ed development areas have been identified in Leeston, Doyleston and Hororata. Several areas in townships within Ellesmere and Malvern are also identified as possible development areas over the longer term.

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Set in a beau ful garden within an easy commute into the city. An excellent opportunity here.

Open Homes: Saturday 1st October 2-2.30pm & Sunday 2nd October 2.30-3pm, viewing a must.

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Latest figures reveal Selwyn is experiencing a commercial building boom and the district’s retail sector has enjoyed another busy year.

Data compiled by economic analysts Infometrics showed the value of non-residential building consents in Selwyn grew by forty percent for the year to June 2016. Consents valued at $152 million were lodged for the year to June 2016, up from $109 million for the year to June 2015.

“The figures reflect a number of factors including the building of new schools in Rolleston, consents for new shops to be developed in Rolleston, West Melton and Darfield and the continuing development of new busi ne sse s at Izone ,” commented Vanessa Beavon, Beavon Selwyn District Council Building Manager.

Non-residential consent values increased by sixteen percent in Canterbury and by fifteen

percent nationally in the year to June 2016.

Selwyn retail trade was also up by 6.4 percent for the year to June 2016, well up on national retail activity figures of 2.8 percent.

Overall, Selwyn’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.8 percent for the twelve months to June 2016, significantly above the Canterbury average of 0.9 percent, and above the New Zealand figure of 2.7 percent.

Selwyn’s unemployment rate of 2 percent was the fifth lowest among New Zealand territorial authorities. Canterbury’s unemployment rate was 3.2 percent and New Zealand’s 5.2 percent.

1,284 new dwelling consents were issued for the year to June 2016, up slightly (0.4 percent) on the previous year.

2014/2015 was an exceptionally busy year for Selwyn as Statistics New Zealand estimated that

Selwyn’s population grew by 6.5 percent in the year to June 2015 - the largest increase recorded by any New Zealand territorial authority since 2004.

The number of international migrants into Selwyn has also been increasing - with the district experiencing a net increase of 433 new international migrants arriving in the year to June 2016, up from 219 for the previous year. Nationally New Zealand received around 69,000 new international migrants and Canterbury around 7,000.

Selwyn’s tourist numbers also rose, with 94,649 guest nights recorded in the district (covering both international and domestic visitors), up 4.4 percent from figures for the year to June 2015.

The full Infometrics quarterly economic monitor is available at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ services/economicservices/economicdevelopment

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The informa!on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. The final approval of le'ers for print, rests with the editors. (Unless by prior arrangement, le'ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.)

Le'ers 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. Le'ers wri'en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

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To the Editors: My argument is regarding horses or anything on the side of the road is, if you cannot see it you should not be driving. The high vis signs on the side of the road are actually more dangerous especially when it is raining. So I say leave the animals alone and get rid of the signs. Once again if you cannot see a bend in the road coming up you should not be driving.

Pamela. Hooper Whitecliffs

To the Editors: Replying to Yvonne Thomas’ Letter to the Editor in the 16th September edition of the News criticising Councillors for their lack of support.

After the 2008 flooding in the Hororata township, Councillor Sarah Walters and I visited Mrs Thomas’s property re this flooding.

Councillor Walters reported back to the Council advising that if the land was built up, the flooded area would then drain out to the drain on Bealey Road.

Selwyn Council agreed to supply sixty cubic metres of soil to build up this low lying area.

Unfortunately Mrs Thomas used this soil elsewhere on the section.

In April 2013, after heavy rain, this same area was under water, NOT

West Melton Primary School’s Pukeko (Year 3 to 4) group recently spent a Wednesday learning to serve at tennis;

something that definitely wasn't easy in the slightly windy conditions.

Gareth and Tom from Hot Shot

from surface water, but water rising from a saturated underground which occurred three days later. At the same time the pits in the Hororata Garage, across the road, also filled with water from the underground pressure.

Had Mrs Thomas used the soil as advised, and not put in a new drainage system taking run off water from her house to the low lying area, this flooding would not have happened.

In all fairness the Selwyn District Council did support Mrs Thomas regarding the flooding.

Allan Thorne, Hororata Past Deputy Chair of the Malvern Community Board

Tennis shared their knowledge and skills with the pupils participating. Hot Shot Tennis is a Tennis Canterbury, 'Tennis in Schools' programme that has been run for over ten years, and develops fundamental skills in tennis for Year 2 to 6 students.

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For all your fencing requirements No job too big or too small Specialising in: ● Deer Fencing ● Sheep Fencing ● Post & Rail Fencing ● Stock Yards

NEV SARGINSON Ph: 03 318 8801 Mob: 027 222 3467 “Back working in the Malvern area after working away”

The West Melton Bowling Club’s opening day last weekend attracted a good turnout regardless of the cooler weather. This included twelve new, prospective players, many of whom signed up on the day.

Club President Mary Burke declared the season open in a short ceremony and those present remembered members who had recently passed away (Peter Peter Cocks and Kevin Schwass).

Then the early Schwass season success of the Club’s

Ladies and Men’s fours teams, who won the Mary McCartney Trophy at the Malvern Centre opening on September 17th, was celebrated.

The jack was rolled up by Peter Bickley and a very good opening bowl delivered by Ian McKinley, McKinley before 56 players took the rinks to play two short opening games of fours.

Meanwhile others took vantage in the warmth of the Club house.

At the cup of a tea after play a Special Meeting was held at

which members resolved that the Club would support and contribute to the West Melton Community Centre project. With a successful opening day behind them players now launch into Club, Malvern and Town interclub competitions within the next fortnight.

Selwyn District Council’s new dog pound was officially opened by Mayor Kelvin Coe recently.

He was joined at the event by

Sasha, the first dog to be successfully re-homed from the new pound. She was found abandoned a couple of weeks

ago, and after efforts to find her owner were unsuccessful, she will now be adopted by a new family.

The new pound was built by the Council and is located just outside Rolleston. It has been operating since July and can accommodate up to twenty dogs, with separate facilities for each dog, as well as a dog exercise area. Previously, pound facilities for Selwyn dogs were provided by a pr ivate contractor.

Senior Animal Control Officer Steve Clarke said that the new pound facility will be more convenient for dog owners to use as Council staff can arrange for animals to be collected at times that suit owners. “The new facility could also be used as an animal welfare shelter in an em er ge ncy l ik e an earthquake. Selwyn hasn’t had a suitable facility until now that could serve this purpose,” Steve commented.

Last year 109 Selwyn dogs were picked up by the Council’s animal control team. Anyone who needs to report a missing dog should phone the Council.

The animal control team operates 24/7 responding to requests. Appointments to visit the pound to collect an animal need to be booked by also phoning the Council.

Kelvin Kimber Specialists in a range of farm, lifestyle buildings and steel sheds from garages to 25mt Clearspan 18 Piako Drive R.D. 1 Darfield 7571 Canterbury

Phone: 03 318 7342 Fax: 03 318 7347 Mobile: 0274 383 572 kelvink@xtra.co.nz

Left Steve Clark and Mayor Kelvin Coe with Sasha before leaving to go to her new family.

The Club’s website has full and further details: www.sportsground.co.nz/ westmeltonbowls

g Adver sin Deadline:

10am Tuesday

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Tree too big?

Not enough light?

Or just untidy!

Darfield’s local historian John Creamer has been a collector of interesting articles, as well as documenting his own recollected memories, for many years. These snippets are excerpts from newspapers of the time and mention local incidents, happenings or people.

Malvern Mounted Rifles The Malvern Mounted Rifles, according to the late Mr Wm Deans who I got this information from, were formed about or just before the Boer War 1899 1902.

The Amuri M.R and the Ellesmere M.R were formed about the same time and the three constituted the Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment.

Mr Deans words quote: “My eldest brother John commanded the Malvern Mounted Rifles. David McMillan was one officer, I cannot remember the other, but I think a Judd was one and possibly a Wright.

Wright Jim Cullen was Sgt. M a jor . C o lo ne l C h a ffe y commanded the Canterbury Yeomanry landing and Sir Heaton Rhodes was his senior officer and later commanded the CYC (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry). My brother was Colonel in command after Sir Heaton Rhodes.

Enlisted men of the Malvern area who sailed as part of No 14 company, 5th contingent in the S.S Maori from Wellington on March 31st 1900 to South Africa: E. Hight Sheffield E.R Percy Hororata W.S Kain Springfield J.H .H Atkinson* Sheffield Atkinson W. Berry Russells Flat C.F Bull Waddington J. Mauson Kimberley C.A. Rae Darfield A.J Hawkins Waddington * Killed in action.

Lyttleton Times Saturday June 18 1921

Lyttleton Times Saturday November 11 1911

An Infant’s Death

County Council’s Tawera

An inquest was held before Mr S .E Mc C art hy , corone r, yesterday afternoon, touching the death of the seven days old male infant of Mr John Corrie Campbell Sutherland of South Malvern. The infant died on the train between Aylesbury and Sandy Knolls at 9 o’clock yesterday morning. Sarah Spence Aitken of Glentunnel, said that at the father’s request she was to take the child into Christchurch to see Dr Brownlee.

Brownlee The child started to have fits on the train, and had a very bad one at Darfield.

Eventually it died between Aylesbury and Sandy Knolls. The inquest was adjourned at this stage till 10.30 this morning to enable a post mortem examination to be made.

The Sun Wednesday January 23rd 1918 For King and Empire New Zealand Casualties Private William Robertshaw who was reported missing in June 1917 is now reported believed to be killed in action.

He was the fourth son of Mrs Eliza Robertshaw of Kaiapoi and was 25 years of age. He was working at Springfield when he volunteered and went away with the 18th reinforcement. Private Robertshaw has three brothers serving on the various fronts.

The Tawera County Council met on March 6th. Present Messrs.

Seymour (Chairman), Carter, Carter Evans, Evans Johnson and Milliken.

Milliken The Public Works Department wrote, stating that a £ for £ subsidy grant was available up to £25 for reforming the road between Otarama and Forest Reserve. It was decided to let the matter stand over till next meeting. Mr John Milliken was given permission to erect a gate across the West Coast Road at the middle ford of the Kowai River, provided no objection was raised. A ratepayer wrote complaining of the number of cattle being grazed on the roads. It was resolved that if the nuisance were not abated the Council would appoint a ranger.

It was reported that a considerable quantity of gorse growing on the roads had been grubbed, but that some of the worse offenders had done nothing.

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Todd Thomas and Blake O’Donnell who play in the Ellesmere U12 Rep team played at Westport last weekend in the curtain-raiser for the Heartland Buller v East Coast match.

Pictured below is Blair McIlroy who plays for the Buller team.

In a few weeks time Blair will be playing his 50th match for the Buller Representative side which shows a lot of dedication and commitment to travel regularly to Westport for trainings and games.

The Ellesmere U14 Rep team won the 2016 Hanan Shield Tournament last weekend in Ashburton. They were unbeaten with good wins over mid Canterbury, North Otago and South Canterbury. Darfield U14.5 players Oliver Sutton and George Ridgen were part of this successful team.

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The Canterbury Country U48kg Development Team who recently played in a tournament at Kaiapoi, contained three Malvern U13 players. Pictured in front is Jonty Kupe from Hororata; also included in this weight group were Tyler Tapa-Wither and Bae McNicholl. Reuben Boyes another Malvern U13 player was selected in the Canterbury Country U48kg A Team, while Mitchell Calcott from the same Malvern team played in the Canterbury Country U65kg team.

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It's a new FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest season with District Contest and Skills Days about to take place – and everyone is being asked to 'Have a Go'.

Starting in October in Canterbury, 400 NZ Young Farmer members will compete around New Zealand in 22 contests.

From there the numbers will be whittled down to just 56 of the top competitors who will then go on to Regional Finals that begin in February in the Otago/ Southland region.

The eventual winners of those Regional Finals will then compete for New Zealand's most prestigious primary industry title – the FMG Young Farmer of the Year, in July in Manawatu.

Contest Chairman Dean Rabbidge, Rabbidge a Wyndham farmer, said this year the District Contest and Skills Days were all about having fun while learning new skills.

"The District Contests are held in a more relaxed atmosphere than regional finals and can be a fantastic experience for everyone. We really want to see as many people as possible 'having a go'."

Mr Rabbidge said there was something for everyone when competing.

"From putting a handpiece together, to milking a cow, or applying First Aid, there is a wide range of activities that anyone can put their hand up to do. The whole point of the District Contest and Skills Days is to learn something new."

This year there will be several entrants encouraged to enter around the country who might not have done otherwise, including Hannah Falconer – a 26-year-old employee at NZ Young Farmers national office.

"I'm really looking forward to it and think it will be lots of fun and who knows – I might do better than I expect! This year's FMG Young Farmer of the Year, Athol New, New entered a District Contest three years ago for a laugh and ended up winning it this year and he didn't come from a farming background!"

Hannah said she would love to see lots of females, and a diversity of cultures entering.

"Ultimately it would be great to

see a broad representation competing as that very much reflects the New Zealand Primary Industry today. We have strong immigrant communities who are the workforce backbone in some industries and it would be fantastic to see them entering."

She urged farm owners to get employees to register online at www.youngfarmercontest.co.nz.

"It's worth it just for the people you meet."

Results 24th Sept 2016

AGM

Match of the Day Jubilee Trophy, Mixed Canadian:

Sunday 9th October - 2pm

Foursomes: 1st: J Chambers and B Nally 63 2nd: M Overton and S Black 66.5 3rd: C Banks and I Gaunson 66.5 Men: 1st: P Beatson and D Rutter 58 2nd: D Froggatt and I Bourke 65 9 Hole Competition: M Kikstra 35 Closest to the Pin: #3 D Macdonald #13 D Froggatt #9 T Michael #17 D Thompson

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Kirwee Rugby Club Rooms.

Apologies to Roger 027 435 8444.

KIRWEE NETBALL CLUB Would like to thank the following sponsors for their support with the Ethel & Bethel Bingo Night held Friday 16th September 2016.

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VEGO CLUB Next Wednesday 5th October 6:30pm in the Mee ng Room at the Darfield Library.

Contact Kerry 027 536 5139.

Cost: $5 includes a delicious vegetarian meal & recipe.

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Historical Film Evening presented by Fred Bull.

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Saturday 8th October at 7:30pm Greendale Church on Greendale Road.

Local events and farming from the past.

Dona ons for upgrading of Church kitchen.

Please bring small plate for supper.

Inquiries to Cecilia & Jeff Pascoe 318 1130.

On behalf of Malvern Coopera!ng Parish.

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So it’s time to ‘amp’ up the exercise, rouse the body and get ready for Summer.

Monday Mat Classes Starting 10th October for 7 weeks: ► Level 1 5.00 - 5.45pm ► Advanced 6:00 - 6:45pm

Wednesday Mat Classes Starting 13th October for 7 weeks: ► Advanced/Level 2 9:00 - 9:45am ► Level I 10:00 - 10:45am Individual & Group Sessions Available

Enquiries: Darfield Physio Gym Ph 03 318 8744

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Nutrient Budgets Advice on Overseer, compliance

021 253 4315 Dr Samuel Dennis

Darfield Touch Competition (6 aside) for the 2016 season will be held on Wednesday Nights - $200 per team.

Teams and individuals welcome!

Glenroy

Registration Night - Wed 5th Oct Grading/Comp - Wed 14th Oct Entries & enquiries can be directed to Tim McNea - 027 526 8706 or darfieldtouch@gmail.com

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Wednesdays, 12th Oct - 7th Dec 2016 5:15pm to 6:00pm Darfield Rugby Grounds PARENT HELP NEEDED Please let us know if you are able to help

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New Zealand and Beyond

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Opening - 4:00pm Saturday 8th October At the Nut Point Centre.

Then un!l year's end.

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9:00am 2:00pm

9:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 10:00am 6:30pm 6:00pm 4:00pm

West Melton Tennis Club (Working Bee, Grading, Coaching, Registrations & Club Day) The Shearing Shed will be closed for School Holidays Theta Healing Technique - Basic Course dates Oxford Cheese Making Class - Feta, Camembert & Ricotta Oxford Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Kirwee Community Hall Garage Sale Trinity Church Hall Cancer Society Fundraiser - Live Band “No Secrets” Hororata Village Bar & Cafe WovenVeranda 10 - 50% off most items!

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Howard Gardner 10.4.25 - 20.9.2016 The Family of Howard Gardner would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their support and kindness shown to us from the !me we moved to Kirwee to the sad !me of his passing.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Westmar Rest Home, Ellesmere Hospital, Darfield Medical and Darfield Chemist. Also a very special thanks to Maree Palmer, Ella and Billy for being awesome friends and neighbours.

Allison, Russell and Kerry O'Connor & Family.

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Friday 7th October 2016 Darfield Bowling Pavilion Entry Fee: $50 per team 4 Doors open 6pm, start 7pm sharp Quizmaster - Bob Masefield Bar available - No BYO please Supper provided Entries & Queries to: John Anderson 318 8212

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PAINTING & DECORATING

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Phone ScoZ 021 029 83216 FREE QUOTES PETS & LIVESTOCK

Calf Disbudding Services 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

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

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Editorial 1pm Monday Advertising ay 10am Tuesd

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

Phone Dave 021 142 0567 SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

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

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

WANTED

Rod McQuoid -

BUYING possum fur. Phone Charlie 318 3144.

KIDS 2 wheeled motorbike for a 9 year old, anything considered. Phone 317 9090.

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

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Darfield Post Shop CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER (CSO) A posi on has become available for a CSO at the Darfield Post Shop 8:30am - 5:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and rostered half day Saturdays.

Du es include Customer Service and NZ Post & Kiwibank Transac ons.

Experience not essen al as full training will be given.

Applicants are expected to a8end training and meet NZPO requirements.

Apply in wri ng to: Customer Service Officer - Darfield Post Shop PO Box 85, Darfield.

All applica!ons will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Applica ons close 1st October.

MACROCARPA trees or logs wanted. Will pay good money.

Firewood processing and tree removal also available.

Phone Rini at RK Firewood 027 451 7300.

ROTARY hoe, good going order.

Phone 318 7233.

WINDOW CLEANING 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

Malvern News Deadlines: Editorial - 1pm Mon | Advertising - 10am Tues

Deadlines:

Editorial 1pm Monday Advertising ay 10am Tuesd

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES Local Window Cleaner with 20 years experience!

Covering most of Selwyn area.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

WINDOW REPAIRS

COUNTRY TOUCH Services

SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield hostel. $160.00 pw includes power, phone, WINDOW REPAIRS internet & sky TV. Ph 0274 FOR all glass requirements 791 431 or 03 318 3660. phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

SITUATION VACANT SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

EXPERIENCED Grader and Insurance work, Pet doors, Excavator Operator wanted.

Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Skilled grader and excavator Double glazing, Splashbacks, operator with experience in Fire Glass. 32 years in the rural industry advantageous. glass industry. Operates in Call Damien on 027 836 5082 Oxford, Cust, Darfield, or email damien@frews.co.nz Rolleston, West Melton & FENCING Contactor requires Surrounding Areas. Call your honest hardworking men local Glazier - Mark on 03 for rural fencing locally.

312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

Experience preferred.

TRADES Competitive wage offered for skilled staff. Phone Geoff 021 640 748.

Tiler &

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

WINDOW CLEANING

• • • • •

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

www.malvernglass.co.nz

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

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

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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

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

Years of experience and fully qualified.

Ph/text Danny 027 250 0059

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

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

GIB FIXING, PLASTERING & PAINTING Contact Morgan on

021 050 2858 Qualified Tradesperson

Phill Sparey Builders • New Houses

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 Gate Alarms 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

Altera ons Addi ons • Farm Buildings • •

027 538 7791 03 317 9213 Greendale RD1 Christchurch.

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!

Why not go out on a limb. Mark Jones That's where the fruit is. 03 318-1956 027 210 4242 - Will Rogers

021 732 331

0800 427 427

www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

DARFIELD

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.

Septic Tank Servicing Dairy Sumps Pumped Out Drain Unblocking

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693

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

Closed Saturdays

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

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

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

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

Selwyn Electrical Ltd

General household & business electrical work.

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your local & reliable tradesman

Registered Drainlayer

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

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:

• • • •

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

A father told his 3 children when he sent them to college "I feel it's my duty to provide you with the best possible educa on, and you do not owe me anything for that. However, I want you to appreciate it. As a token, please each put $1,000 into my coffin when I die.”

And so it happened, one became a doctor, one a lawyer, and one a financial planner, each very financially successful. When their father's me had come, and they saw their father in the coffin, they remembered his wish.

First, it was the doctor who put 10 newly printed, crisp $100 bills onto the chest of the deceased.

Then, came the financial planner, who also placed $1,000 in cash there.

Finally, it was the heartbroken lawyer's turn. She dipped into her purse, took out her chequebook, wrote a cheque for $3,000, placed it into her father's coffin, and took the $2,000 cash.

She is now running for President of the United States .