Issue 764 Friday 14th October 2016

Inside this issue: Selwyn’s New Mayor cont…

SDC Elec on Results

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Darfield Artweek

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Historical Films Bring Back Many Memories

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Hororata Parish Spring Fair

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Secondary School Mountain Bike Champs 50 Game Milestone Reached Synchronised Swimming Na onals Darfield Fire Brigade Awards

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Elec ons 2016 cont…

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Le<ers To The Editors West Melton Development Malvern Squash Club Update Sports Public No ces Dates To Remember Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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When the Selwyn District Council Electoral Officer, Douglas Marshall contacted all those candidates involved in the local body elections at around 1:30pm last Saturday, it was to impart good news for some and not so for others. For new Mayor of Selwyn, S am Broughton the call was the cue for excitement all round. Sam who was in a room with a number of his family members said there were hugs, and more hugs, and after the initial shock and excitement subsided a little, the enormity and responsibility of the task ahead began to hit.

However Sam has never shied away from responsibility, or the desire to deal with issues either around the Council table or in his capacity as a Youth worker.

He is certainly, at 35, the youngest Mayor Selwyn has seen, and is the youngest currently serving in New Zealand. But does he see the task of overseeing an $80 million plus budget as daunting after speaking with Sam, one suspects not.

He commented that having grown up on a farm and being

aware of the rural focus of Selwyn during those years, he was now aware of a subtle shift toward a younger population and a more urban lifestyle. Sam felt his life experiences, travel and upbringing, were beneficial in creating a link between the ‘old’ and now the ‘new’ Selwyn.

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“I definitely feel I have the necessary passion and drive to lead Council,” he added, “and I have spent some time building relationships to facilitate this transition.

“I feel strongly about wanting communities to bring their ideas to Council for support, rather than the Council dictate what projects will happen.”

Commu nit ies are re al ly important to Sam and he can remember the more rural Selwyn when they were supportive and present throughout. He commented that while Selwyn is growing rapidly economically there were still people ‘on the margins’ that struggled financially and were often physically far away from these communities. ‘‘There’s been a bit of a loss of that connection.’’

Sam has been fielding congratulations from throughout the district, has left his position as a Youth Worker and is now looking forward to his new role as Mayor. Another extremely important role to be undertaken in February next year will be that of parenthood when Sam and his wife Liz will welcome their first child to the world.

Characteristically Sam thanked all those who have supported him on his journey to the Mayoralty, and expressed sadness for those who didn’t make the cut. He said he was looking forward to working with the new Council and addressing some of the issues that were close to his heart.

Liz and new Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton are illuminated by the glow of a celebratory bonfire on the farm, last Saturday evening.

When the signs came down - a supporter with a sense of humour!

This result is based upon the counting of approximately 98% of the returned votes. The progress result does not include some special votes or votes returned on the closing day that were still in transit to the processing centre. The outcome of these elections may change once all votes have been counted -The News understands the final results, including the special votes will be known following this weekend.

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Selwyn Central Ward (4 vacancies)

Results:

Mayoralty Votes Received

Ellesmere Ward (2 vacancies)

BROUGHTON, Sam 4,849 (elected) McEvedy, Pat 4,138 Walters, Sarah 4,117 Woods, Bill 1,346 Hasson, Debra 1,009 Informal 19 Blank voting papers 172

MCEVEDY, Pat 1,808 LEMON, Murray 1,722 Chesmar, Diane 674 Schat, Harry 430 Informal 3 Blank voting papers 36

Springs Ward (3 vacancies) HASSON, Debra 2,445 MILLER, Grant 2,418 LYALL, Malcolm 2,225 Martin, Chris 1,527 Palmer, Tony 1,527 Informal 8 Blank voting papers 211

Malvern Community Board Tawera Subdivision (2 vacancies) * MUGFORD, Bob (Withdrawn) 658 PAULING, Kerry Independent 579 MEARES, Karen 519 Informal 0 Blank voting papers 84

Up to two scholarships Up to $1000.00 each For all young artists, including actors, painters, singers, dancers, musicians, photographers, etc Applicants must be over 15 and under 26 years of age Application forms and other conditions available from the Selwyn Gallery, Darfield High School and Darfield Library Apply now - Entries must be received by Friday 28th October 2016.

MORTEN, John (Jum) 1,434 MUGFORD, Bob Independent 1,411 Pauling, Kerry Independent 1,283 Woods, Bill 1,257 Informal 4 Blank voting papers 120 ALEXANDER, Mark 3,371 REID, Nicole 3,301 BLAND, Jeff 2,997 WATSON, Craig 2,575 Hill, Peter 2,426 Informal 5 Blank voting papers 193

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Malvern Ward (2 vacancies)

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Hawkins Subdivision (3 vacancies) GALLAGHER, Jenny 1,488 PASCOE, Judith 1,085 HANDS, Megan 878 May, Ken 857 Informal 3 Blank voting papers 166 The voter return was 44.55%, being 15,649 votes, excluding special votes.

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The Darfield Recreation Centre was abuzz with more than 200 people for the opening night of the annual Malvern Community Arts Council, Art Week. A convivial atmosphere, outstanding works of art and the excitement of the awards all created an enjoyable evening for those attending. For those that didn’t, the exhibition in the Recreation Centre still has until 5pm Sunday, October 16th to run and is well worth a visit.

Judge, Ken Hall, Hall a Curator of the Christchurch Art Gallery commented that, “each piece of art and craft seen in the exhibition represents the tip of someone’s iceberg. There are a lot of works in this Exhibition, by a lot of artists, in an impressively wide variety of media. The works seen here represent a tiny sampling of their past, present and future work. That means there’s a huge amount of art-making happening out there, possibly not always visible but definitely happening, which is a nice thought. I have to say that there are many other works and objects here that merit attention and mention. Obviously there are points awarded to everyone who took part.” The MCAC Premier Award went to Sarah Dodson, Dodson a third year fine arts student at Canterbury University.

“She has two very good small paintings in this line-up,” said Ken, “however the prize is for (171) Porcelain Figure 1 - a circular painting in oils of an ornamental, cross-eyed, pink ceramic owl.”

Ken added that he hadn’t a clue about why Sarah wanted to paint this subject, but suspected it was part of her strategy as an

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Last Saturday night, Greendale Church was full with almost eighty folk attending what was described as ‘a wonderful Historical Film Evening’ presented by Fred Bull.

Bull The event was organised as a fundraiser to assist with the upgrade of the Church kitchen.

There was film footage from 1937 through to the 1950's and included events such as a local wedding, family reunion, district floods and a snowstorm.

A film of a parade in Darfield showed only one landmark still there today; the building housing the Garden Centre, Gift Gallery and Café, on the corner by the clock tower. A highlight for those attending was seeing the Queen and Prince Philip

disembark the train on to the Darfield railway platform in 1953. Some of the audience even remembered being children in the crowd waving their flags! There were many old films of farming over the years; covering harvesting, building sheaf stacks, working horses, baling straw and threshing grain - all much enjoyed by the audience, many of whom were farmers themselves. The films depicted hardworking people,

who took pleasure from simple outdoor pursuits such as a climb to the top of Mount Torlesse.

Over supper, memories were shared and many of those present appreciated seeing preserved footage of past, loved, family members.

Organisers thank everyone very much for their kind generosity toward upgrading the Greendale Church kitchen.

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Fancy a change of pace and the opportunity to enjoy some good old-fashioned fun (who knew putting down technology could be so enjoyable)? Then the annual Hororata Spring Parish Fair this Labour Day (October 24th) is the place to be.

“We know families are looking for ways to just be in the moment, the Fair provides tactile events, races and competitions. How can you not smile when you take a look at the Creative Kid’s categories: this year ‘Spring in Your Step’ and your take on the traditional Ginger Bread Man. Watch out for your gumboots and shoes,” Lucy Cookson (Fair Organiser) warns parents!

The Hororata Parish Spring Fair features a large number of market stalls specifically offering a range of local products and produce. The White Elephant which fills the entire stables at the Hororata Domain is a must, along with the unique Country Auction (11.30am kick-off) hosted by the infamous ‘Fred’ a great opportunity to grab a bargain.

This year there are also two featured events: Pedalmania, which is lots of fun on unique wheels and thanks to the Malvern Lions, there’s no charge to participate.

The Hororata Great Race: hosted by Hororata Primary School, this new event takes its inspiration from television’s ‘The Great Race’, but all fitness

This year at the Hororata Parish Spring Fair we are again holding a Creative Kids competition and you can enter in either one or both of the following categories: •

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Crowds enjoy the sunshine at the 2015 Spring Fair. levels will enjoy this version. Organisers advise participants to keep an eye out for more information about the event, which will come through local schools.

“Each year our community grows and diversifies. Although the Spring Fair is the biggest fundraiser for the Hororata Parish, we also see it as a place where family and friends can have an enjoyable day together. It is about bringing the community together. With free entry and easy onsite parking the Spring Fair provides an inexpensive day out for families in a safe and welcoming setting,” Lucy commented.

See the creative kids entry form in this week’s issue and get ready for a fun Labour Day Fair, October 24th at the Hororata Domain. The Fair will run from 9:30am until 2pm, entry is free and further details can be found at www.hororataparish.co.nz

your entry and bring it to the Creative Kids tent on the morning of the Fair, Monday, 24th Oct 2016, between 9.00 - 9.30am, they will be displayed and then judged at 10.00am.

Spring in a Step: Items will be required to Flowers in a Gumboot, stay on display at the Fair Sand Saucer in Shoe or until 1.00 pm. perhaps a Spring Lego creation.

Bake some Gingerbread People: Inspire the judges with your creative decorating.

All you have to do is fill out the entry card alongside, attach it to

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There will be certificates for the best entries and some wonderful prizes for the ‘best of the best!’

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All materials/ingredients are to be provided by the child entering (if you need something for your entry ask a rela*ve, friend,

neighbour or perhaps a friendly teacher!)

• Age Groups: Preschool, 5-7yrs, 8-9yrs,10-12yrs, 13+.

Age will be as of the 24th October 2016.

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The New Zealand Secondary Sch o ol s Mo u nt a i n B i ke Championships took place in Dunedin the weekend of October 1st. For the third year in a row, Ethan Rose of Darfield High School, took the Championship title in the Under 14’s Super D. The weekend started with the Down Hill race held at Signal Hill on Saturday. After practice in the morning, Ethan's qualifying run placed him third in the Under 14’s class with a time of 3minutes 18seconds, he held

that place on his race run finishing third with a improved time of 3mins 11secs.

A great result and good start for the overall championships with his stronger events still to come.

The second event, starting straight after the Down Hill, was completed late Saturday afternoon, again the Super D at Signal Hill, this is a one off timed stage. Ethan was looking forward to this one knowing his cross country fitness and bike skills would suit this race.

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fast time of 8mins 8secs winning the U14's class by over forty seconds and it wasn't until the last U16's rider came down, for Ethan's time to be beaten.

He was now the sixth fastest overall from over one hundred riders, with only one U20 and one U17 going sub eight minutes, definitely an awesome result.

Last event and Ethan's strongest, the cross country started Sunday morning. Ethan was there bright and early wanting to check out the course and warm the legs up for his 10:30am race start.

His race was with the U13's and U15's, meaning he had to start behind all the U15's. However he soon took the lead half way round the first lap. One U15 rider went with him and the pair rode away from the rest of the field.

On the last lap Ethan upped the pace gaining second place and came across the finish line with over twenty seconds lead time, giving him the overall win, and U14's win, by nearly 1.5 minutes.

Ethan is appreciative of the support of his sponsors and of course all the help and assistance from his Mum and Dad.

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Following his debut for Buller in 2010, local Blair Mcllroy has now clocked up an impressive fifty games played for the team.

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Blair Mcllroy with son Jack.

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His ability to make countless big tackles, known as the ‘McIlroy handshake’, is reportedly quite phenomenal.

Blair, a builder by trade, who now owns and manages his own business specialising in foundations in the Canterbury area, has had to sacrifice plenty to make this fifty game milestone come to fruition. He has an extremely supportive family, wife Kelly and son Jack (one) have made many trips over the Alps to support Blair and have also enjoyed the Buller way of life. Twin brother Scott McIlroy (‘Scones’) has joined Blair for fifteen of his games with Buller and has also made many trips in support.

Perhaps someone who has managed as many kilometres as Blair during this fifty game

career has been his father Grant McIlroy.

McIlroy Grant has barely missed a game that his boys have played for Buller, including many trips to the North Island.

Blair can add already well over one hundred games for his own Darfield Club side, as well as a season in the United Kingdom, so it may come as no surprise that two shoulder reconstructions have come his way. This could be seen as requiring a step-back, not by Blair though, he sees it as an opportunity to continue playing the game he loves.

“It has been a real honour playing for Buller over the last six years and to get my fifty games is a great way to finish off my last season. Huge thanks to my family for all their support, it wouldn't be possible without them. The Heartland competition is a great thing to be a part of and anyone who gets the opportunity to be involved in it should jump at the chance,” Blair concluded.

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Thinking of selling your home, farm, or lifestyle block?

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From September 25th to 27th and are judged using two synchronisation and ‘Artistic three local Weedons girls were criteria: ‘Technical Merit’ i.e. Impression’ i.e. choreography, in Tauranga to compete in the e x e c u t i o n , d i f f i c u l t y a n d musical interpretation and 2016 Synchronised Swimming Nationals. This was a huge international event with 140 competitors from China, Australia and New Caledonia, along with many New Zealand clubs. “It was the largest Nationals the girls had ever competed in,” reported Joan Billings, Billings Head Coach and business owner at Weedons based Small Strokes Swim School.

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The Darfield Fire Brigade held their annual awards on Saturday October 8th to recognise the time and dedication put into the Brigade by its volunteers. The event was attended by Fire department Dignitaries, Brigade Life H on o r ary M e mb e r s, Ex Members, Local Brigade Representatives and family members.

The awards began at 3pm with an opening introduction from MC, Phil Robson followed by a welcome from Darfield’s Chief Fire Officer Alan Kittelty.

Kittelty New Zealand Fire Service Area Manager Dave Berry followed with an address. The awards were presented by Canterbury Provincial Fire Brigade Association Executive Member Kath Love (United Fire Brigades Association Awards), Rob Beattie (Beattie Cup), Alan Kittelty (Brigade Trophies).

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• Hole boring (200 – 600) • Sheep & Ca<le Yard Clean Outs • Shingle Supplies

Give Neil a call on 022 451 7207 or email neiljudith@xtra.co.nz

Stephan Williamson - with the trophies for Attendance, Firemanship and Inter-Crew Competition.

Nothing’s a Problem!

Photo: Kamen Engel (Facebook - Search kamenthor)

Awards Presented: UFBA Service Awards FF Chris Bulovic 3 Year Certificate

3 yrs

OS FF Kerry Irvine 5 Year Medal

5yrs

QFF Stephan Williamson 5 Year Medal 5 yrs Dairy Conversion Specialist NZ patented CROSS SLOT proven technology delivers accurate seed to soil contact and is the only drill to place fertiliser alongside the seed.

Now operating TWO Cross Slot Drills.

For your Spring Pasture & Feed Drilling requirements please contact:

Phone Rob: 027 525 9002 Marg: 027 222 5499 Email: thomasnotillage@gmail.com

• • • • • • •

All Farm Fencing Dairy conversions Post & rail fencing Yard building Residential fencing Security fencing Subdivisions

• Accredited Fencing Contractor • Specialist bulldozer and side mounted postdriver

Geoff Rogers 021 640 748 or 03 317 8028 www.highcountryfencing.co.nz

QFF Joost Kepers 2 Year Silver Bar

7 yrs

SO Phil Robson 2 Year Silver Bar

13 yrs

SO John Chambers 2 Year Silver Bar

23 yrs

CFO Alan Kittelty 2 Year Gold Bar

27 yrs

DCFO Ken Muscroft Muscroft--Taylor 2 Year Gold Bar 29 yrs OS QFF Peter Beattie 2 Year Gold Bar

33 yrs

Beattie Cup:

Stephan Williamson For Attendance (96%) Brigade Trophies:

Stephan Williamson Burns Ell Cup - Firemanship

Green Crew Stock Agents & Buyers Challenge Cup Inter-Crew Competition

Alan Kittelty Toilet Brush Trophy Blooper of the year.

Deadline:

day 10am Tues

Friday 14th October 2016

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Re-elected to Council, John (Jum) Morten was playing golf at Glentunnel and was rung on his cellphone - “which my playing partners allowed me to leave on,” he added.

“I was very grateful and humble that the Malvern voters continue to support me, and I will return the favour by working for them,” he concluded.

Newly elected and first time member of the Malvern Community Board - Tawera Subdivision is Karen Meares.

Meares She thanked the community for all the support they had given and for voting her onto the Malvern Community board.

“I look forward to working with you all, be it at meetings, functions, events or personally,” Karen added.

Returning Malvern Community Board member Jenny Gallagher commented, “Many thanks to all of you who voted me on to the Community Board. I am really looking forward to this term and it will be good to work with new members who have new ideas.”

No response was received to our request for a comment from the balance of those contacted.

Editor

14 Tonne Wheel Excavator Water Race Cleaning Site Clearing Trenching On Site TopTop-Soil Screening

Darrell Martin Owner/Operator

021 343 814

Newly elected to Council - Bob Mugford thanks everyone for their encouragement while he was campaigning.

“I met a large number of people from the Malvern Area during my campaign and can’t thankyou enough for all your support,” Bob ended.

The information and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. The final approval of letters for print, rests with the editors. (Unless by prior arrangement, letters to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.) Letters to the editor won’t be considered for publication without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Letters written using a pseudonym, are unable to be published. The Editors

To the Editors: Thankyou to the Malvern Community for your support in re-electing me to the Selwyn Council for the next three years.

I look forward to continuing to represent your interests at the Council table and working with our new local Mayor. Please contact me if I can assist you in dealing with Council related issues.

John (Jum) Morten, Darfield To the Editors: In reply to Mr Woods and Mrs Thomas: How easy for you to be full of information, but deprived of accurate information.

KELSO KONTRACTING Stump Grinding and Root Mulching a specialty!

Working in the Selwyn District now!

Allan Thorne, Hororata (Past Deputy Chair, MCB)

Limited • 20 ton, 13 ton & • Stump

8 ton Excavators • Heavy

Transporter Hire • Truck & Trailer

Hire • 6 Wheel Drive

Grader • Shelter Belt Removal • Root Raking

Removal • River

Protection • Drainage • Farm Water

Schemes • Site Works • Shingle

Supplies • Driveways

Rob Curle - Cell: 027 508 2240 E: rob@curlecontracting.co.nz Specialising in rural excavation

AH: 03 318 4722

Mulching below 300mm soil depth.

Shelter belts & Forestry blocks.

Stones are no problem!

Contact Adam on 027 430 6805

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deep rip disc cul va on • Drilling FOR ALL YOUR CULTIVATION NEEDS

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A donation of land by longstanding West Melton residents Peter and Bonny Rhodes will allow a new walkway to be created to connect the Wilfield subdivision, now under construction, to West Melton township.

The new subdivision is on a 92 hectare site on the corner of Weedons Ross Road and State Highway 73 and is being developed to accommodate 170 lots.

The gifted land will allow a footpath to be developed from the northern end of the subdivision and along State Highway 73 to connect to West Melton’s central township area.

Wilfield’s developer will pay for the construction of the new 280 metre long footpath, and the Council will fund surveying, site clearing and fencing costs as part of a collaborative effort to get the connection in place as soon as possible. The donated land provides enough land for the walkway within a newly created public reserve strip alongside the highway that also will include features like the water race and some landscaping and planting.

The footpath will provide a safe pathway allowing people to access West Melton’s facilities and is part of a series of footpath improvements currently planned for West Melton.

A new shopping complex is

currently under construction on Weedons Ross Road opposite West Melton School (which is also having additional classrooms added). Another retail area is planned off State Highway 73, beside the existing BP station, which is currently going through a consenting process. A new community and recreation centre is also planned opposite here as part of the West Melton Reserve development.

The new pathway route is one of a number of projects identified in a new Corridor Management Plan which aims to improve the safety of State Highway 73 in West Melton as the town develops. The plan has been developed by the NZ Transport Agency, Selwyn District Council and developer Gilman Wheelans.

As part of the Corridor Management Plan, the 70km speed limit zone will be shifted 250 metres further east of the

existing speed limit as West Melton’s residential area will expand with planned new development. New pedestrian refuge islands will be installed opposite the Wilfield subdivision and either side of the Weedons Ross Road intersection on State Highway 73. The NZ Transport Agency is planning to create flush medians on the State Highway near the crossing points and carry out some widening to accommodate these and other changes as part of the Corridor Management Plan.

Over the longer term, the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Council will look at options to upgrade the Weedons Ross Road/West Melton Road and State Highway 73 intersection.

The NZ Transport Agency is currently preparing a business case for future highway improvements between Darfield and Christchurch.

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

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

This is our eighth season of beet plan ng This year we are using a 12 row Vaderstad Tempo planter Please book in now, to ensure we can fit your paddock in!

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”

Friday 14th October 2016

Malvern Squash Club is to hold a Pennants Championship during October and November for its members. It is essentially an ‘internal’ team competition held over seven weeks and culminating in a ‘finals’ night and presentation of awards etc.

Members of the nearby Oxford Squash Club have also been invited to join in, and Malvern are delighted that some have accepted the invitation.

Malvern Squash Club is an active and social Club that would welcome new members and invite anyone interested to get in contact with their committee.

The Club recently participated in the best a Darfield High School led Interclub programme that provided Year seven and eight students with

The Annual Canterbury Squash Awards took place on Friday, September 16th at the Christchurch Football Club. This year there was a particularly strong group of nominees and deciding on the winners was tough. Awards presented included Canterbury District Events, Interclub, Junior Age Groups, Service To Squash and major awards including Club Of The Year.

The Malvern Squash Club were successful award winners in a number of areas including the best performing Club.

Open Div 7: Malvern 2 Junior Div 2: Malvern Crusaders Junior Div 3: Malvern Crusaders

The Marist Trophy for performed club in Malvern Squash Club.

Left: Malvern Squash Club Committee member Peter Bond with Club President Malcolm Smith.

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an introduction to a number of sport and recreation activities.

The Club was delighted to participate in the initiative and provided the court facilities and some coaching for those students who chose to give squash a go. Club members understand the students enjoyed the experience and appreciated the opportunity to play squash and gain some coaching along the way.

Recently, as reported in the News, the annual Rakaia– Malvern Squash Challenge took place. This is an annual event between Malvern and the Rakaia Squash Clubs where both field teams of twelve players to compete for the Brownlee Trophy. The evening was deemed a success with Rakaia again coming out the winner. A special feature of the evening was an exhibition match between Paul Coll (ranked New Zealand number one and world number thirty one) and Chris van der Salm (ranked in the top ten in New Zealand). Spectators and fellow players experienced some exhilarating squash, and although an exhibition match it still had a strong competitive edge to it. Paul came out the winner, but it was reported that this was only after some spirited efforts from both he and Chris.

Tree too big?

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For Tree Care, Maintenance & Removals Contact Brandon FULL INSURANCE

021 061 5397 • 03 317 9587 tailoredtrees@clear.net.nz

EXPERIENCED ARBORIST & CLIMBER John Royle Ph: 03 384 2500 or 027 510 4637 Email: johnroyle342@msn.com www.royle-arborist.co.nz

• Hedges • Trees - Pruning - Shaping - Reductions - Thinning - Felling - Removals - Plantings - Forestry

Malvern Squash Club Junior members - Back L to R: Ben M, Ollie, Angus, Johnny, Ben F, Lewis, Jesse S, Jordan.

Front L to R: India, Jacob, Hayden, Logan, Jesse G (front).

Providing quality on-farm cultivation and drilling services in your area Kelvin Kimber

Smart information based decisions 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

Ploughing ● Subsoiling ● Power Harrowing Conventional Drilling ● Roller Drilling ● Direct Drilling Mowing ● Pivot Track Maintenance ● Levelling Drilling with Fertiliser

Full service from start to finish David Buckley 027 659 6596 Sean Buckley 027 466 7739 Office: 03 317 9522 ruralfields@xtra.co.nz www.ruralfields.co.nz

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Friday 14th October 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Opening Day - 8th October 300 300 Total TR Grade

Christmas shopping at its best begins at the Geraldine Summer Fete on Thursday, November 3rd 2016 with 170 high quality stalls showcasing an amazing selec on of products from both around New Zealand and the world. Shopping is guaranteed to be a breeze with a wonderful range of furniture, art, jewellery, homewares, fashion, children’s toys and clothing.

Selwyn local business Woven Veranda will be at the Fete displaying their stylish garden and conservatory furniture made with natural and synthe c wicker, while alongside them will be Crazybird Designs handmade jewellery and art work created by using recycled mber etc from the Christchurch earthquake.

Tim Webb Chris Kershaw Charlie Ledbrook Allan White Sam Kershaw

50.05 50.00

100.05

48.03 49.05

97.08

42.01 49.06

91.07

47.04 44.01

91.05

45.01 45.02

90.03

Ashburton District RC John Flemming

48.05 50.04

98.09

Chris Brown Daniel Alexander Mike Chui Rod Fairlie Daniel Swaney Mark Alexander

58.06 59.04 56.02 56.02 54.01 50.02

59.05 58.02 56.04 56.04 55.02 52.02

117.11

Jim Morrison

19.00 37.00

56.00

F & FTR 117.06 112.06 112.06 109.03 102.04

Ashburton District RC Murray Cook

59.00 56.05 36.01 151.06

They will be joined by Wadzee (women’s clothing from Gore), Reform Furniture (unique handmade furniture for the home) and Winds cks (kine c wind sculptures and bird feeders).

There is always a delicious selec on of food for lunch and an entertaining range of live music. Top the amazing day off with a stroll around the beau ful Stover Garden.

This is a day not to be missed and ckets can be purchased through EvenWinda or on the day.

Results 8th October 2016 Match of the Day: 1st Round Captains Trophy.

Seniors 1st: W Watson 66 2nd: S Hygate 67 3rd: B Nally 68 Juniors 1st: D Thompson 67 2nd: C Banks 67 3rd: G Gough 67 4th: S Jeffs 67 5th: T Michael 68 9 Holes: A Sutherland 33 Closet to the Pin #3: H Beaumont #9: J Shipley #17: R Earle Men’s Longest Drive: G Hawker Women’s Longest Drive: J Johnson Longest Putt #18: B Nahkies Twos: T Michael & R Earle

Thank you to all our sponsors

Results 11th October 2016 Match of the Day - Stableford Ladies: T Hicks 39 Ladies M Morten 32 P Reynolds 32 Men: M Adams 38 R Parker 37 B Scott 35 Longest Putt: B Walkyier Nearest the Pin: M Morten I Palmer

UPCOMING FEATURES: Baling/Harves ng Feature Published Friday 21st Oct Deadline Friday 14th Oct Courtenay A & P Show Feature Published Friday 18th Nov Deadline Tuesday 8th Nov

Spaces are limited so book in now!!

Phone 03 318 7450 Fax 03 318 7451 Email info@malvernnews.co.nz Web www.malvernnews.co.nz

West Melton Orng 2 v Kirwee Red 6 v Hororata 7 v Darfield North 4 v Darfield South Bye

Results 1st October 2016 A GRADE West Melton (B) Courtenay - by default Kirwee Black 6 Kirwee Gold 10

Men Ben Clark Dave Ashton Tom Bloomfield Jack Kelliher

9 9 3 2

v v v v

Jordan Edwards David Topham Craig Roberts Johnny Austin

2 3 9 9

1 9 1 2

v v v v

Annabelle Austin Donna Frew Janine Topham Michelle Reid

9 2 9 9

9 v Jordan & Toppo 3 v Craig & Johnny

7 9

Women Jo Edwards Grazie Daly Eloise Stevens Harriet Bond

Mens Doubles Ben & Dave Tom & Jack

Womens Doubles Jo & Grazie Eloise & Jack

Saturday 8th October 2016 West Melton 11 Kirwee Gold 5

Men v v v v

Jordan Edwards Will Grayling Todd Crozier Johnny Austin

Kirwee Black 3

Men Matt Cotterell Mike Robinson Dave Lemon Mike Melling

2 9 9 9

v v v v

Dave Ashton Flynn Topham Jack Kelliher Reuben Boyes

9 2 2 6

Amy Truscott 9 v Bex Turner 9(7) v Katelyn Roberts 9(7)v Liz Reid 9 v

Jo Edwards Kate Edwards Jess Lane Harriet Bond

2 8(2) 8(0) 3

Women

A GRADE Jeroen Breunisse 9 Jack Prouting 9 Simon Stronach 9 Campbell Nauman 9

Courtenay 13

4 5 1 0

Mens Doubles Matt & Mike 9 v Dave & Flynn 7 David & Mike 8(3) v Jack & Reuben 9(7)

Women

Womens Doubles

Rebecca Harkers 9(7) Annabelle Austin8(2) Suzanne Williams 6 v Donna Frew 9 Sophie Foote 2 v Karen Opie 9 Vivienne Homewood 0 Janine Topham 9

Mixed Doubles

Amy & Bex Katelyn & Liz Matt & Amy Mike & Bex David & Katelyn Mike & Liz

9 v Jo & Kate 9 v Jess & Harriet

4 2

4 6 6 6

6 3 3 3

v v v v

Dave & Jo Flynn & Kate Jack & Jess Reuben & Harriet

9 v Annabelle&Donna 7 3 v Janine & Michelle 9

Mens Doubles

1 7 0 2

Womens Doubles

PRESIDENTS GRADE

Rebecca&Suzanne 5 v Annabelle&Donna 9 Sophie & Vivienne 2 v Janine & Karen 9

Sheffield Weedons Blue Kirwee Red Hororata Darfield North Darfield South Kirwee White Courtenay East

Mixed Doubles Ben & Jo Dave & Grazie Tom & Harriet Jack & Eloise

West Melton White 7 Kirwee White 3 Courtenay East 2 Courtenay West 5

v v v v

Jordan&Annabelle David & Donna Craig & Janine Johnny & Michelle

6 5 6 6

PRESIDENTS GRADE Weedons Blue 4 v Weedons Green 5 View Hill 7 v West Melton Blue 2 West Melton Gold 3 v Sheffield 6

Jeroen & Jack 9 v Jordan & Todd Campbell & Simon 9 v Will & Johnny

3 7

Mixed Doubles Jeroen & Rebecca 7 v Jack & Suzanne 6 v Simon & Sophie 6 v Campbell&Vivienne6 v

Jordan&Annabelle Will & Karen Todd & Donna Johnny & Janine

5 1 1 4

4 v 6 v 5 v 2 v 5 v 3 v 5 v Bye

View Hill 5 West Melton Orng 3 Weedons Green 4 West Melton Blue 7 West Melton Gold 4 West Melton White 6 Courtenay West 4

Friday 14th October 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

AGM Tuesday 25th October 7:30pm Coalgate Tavern Enquiries to 027 323 2229

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Enjoy swimming? Can swim two lengths of 25 metre pool?

Want to improve your stroke & fitness levels?

Burnham Swim Club is looking for members to join their relaxed and friendly, volunteer run, non-profit Club.

Burnham Swim Club caters for different levels of ability & swimmers are assessed individually so they can par cipate at a level that best suits them.

Grading & assessment will be held on Saturday 29th Oct, at 10:00am, at the Burnham Army Camp Swimming Pool, (just inside the main gates next to the gym).

Any further queries please contact Sue on 03 318 7427.

PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON

Annual General Meeting Wednesday 19th October - 7:30pm Kirwee Rugby Clubrooms.

Election of Officers Presentation of Financial Accounts

All present, past members, prospective players and parents most welcome.

Enquiries to: Secretary, Raewyn Feast - Ph 0274 733 377 Email: gr.rj.feast@xtra.co.nz www.kirweerugby.co.nz

OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS

We are a freestyle Martial Art, teaching in a fun & relaxed atmosphere Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness and self-defence. We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 349 4946. www.selfdefence.co.nz

KIRWEE TENNIS CLUB 130th Jubilee 1886-2016

ALTERATIONS BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 140 Chattertons Road, Yaldhurst, RD 6 Christchurch. Ph 342 4003.

CATTERY ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots of cuddles & loving care.

Please phone 03 312 1452 website: www.angelcats.biz email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz CELEBRANT CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence.

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

CLEANING CARPET/Window Cleaning.

CARPET/ Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Ph/text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

C L E AN E R - C o m p e t e n t , experienced, trustworthy, with references, looking for work.

Private homes, or commercial.

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

Nutrient Budgets

Labour Weekend Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd October

Advice on Overseer, compliance

Last chance to register by 14th Oct!!!

Glenroy

021 253 4315 Dr Samuel Dennis

Contact Terry Gallagher Email: tom.jerry@xtra.co.nz Phone: 03 318 1784 or visit: www.sportsground.co.nz/kirweetennis

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library OCTOBER DATES:

Sat 15th & 29th

Lots of new toys now available!!! Come down and check them out.

New members welcome!

Kirwee Community Hall Choose from hundreds of toys for only $50 per year!

Enquiries email: kptl.toylibrary@gmail.com

Check us out on Facebook

Sheffield Free Book Exchange Be at the Sheffield Hall on Sunday 16th October 12 - 3pm for the community book exchange!

Any questions please phone Ankie 318 3623.

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CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Sunday 4pm Isaac Williams 027 420 5704

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

the people in the whole world.

Open 24/7.

CHIMNEY CLEANING BIRD Protection. Having trouble with birds nesting in your chimney? Chim Chim Chimney Sweepers use a braided stainless steel netting to keep birds out. Also still sweeping and logfire repairs. So if you have 'Bird Flue' Phone 0800 224 464 or 318 1514.

CLEARING SALE

DOGS

Aylesbury Kennels & Cattery 2/1830 West Coast Rd

WE HAVE SPACES AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS Phone: Brian & Di

03 318 1752

SATURDAY 15th & 22nd Oct, 9am onwards. Women’s clothing, jewellery, household items and much more… Too much to list! Come in and grab yourself a bargain. 386 Riverslea Road, Whitecliffs.

021 045 6458.

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS

COUNSELLING

Doggy Day Care

EXPERIEN CED counsellor available to provide focus and support. Dawn Logan BA (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) A&D Counselling (C.I.T). Ph 027 252 7533.

DOGS

FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food.

Natural & wholesome.

Premium nutrition. Cost effective, NZ Made. No artificial colours or preservatives.

Frozen concentrate & biscuits.

Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz

AC & EA WAKELIN

OLD MAN PINE

CHURCH NOTICES

And 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

Open 7 Days 9am-11am, 4pm-6pm

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

6m3 - $290.00

HARDWOODS SPECIAL

BLUEGUM 3m3 $240.00 OREGON 3m3 $240.00

DRIVEWAYS LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better.

Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

Old Man Pine Log Mixes Hardwoods

FOR SALE CARAVAN 1974 Liteweight 17ft, pullout double bed and 2 singles. Fridge, gas cooker, full awning and floor, WOF expires 06/01/2017, electrical WOF just expired. In great original condition. $9,800 ono. Phone 03 318 1118.

POINT of lay Hyline/Shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 021 863 158.

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

WINZ Approved

3

3

3

3

$180 Split $350 & $510 Delivered $670

SAM LAYTON FIREWOOD SUPPLY Phone

03 318 7200

s.l.firewood@paradise.net.nz

RK Firewood

Darfield Artweek Exhibition

14th Oct 14-15 Oct 15th Oct 15th Oct 16th Oct 16th Oct 16th Oct 18th Oct 18th Oct 19th Oct 21-23 Oct 22nd Oct 22nd Oct 24th Oct 25th Oct 25th Oct 27th Oct 28th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 31st Oct

Darfield Touch - Grading/Competition Day Darfield ITM Fishing Trip (10 year Anniversary) Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Kirwee Community Hall Ellesmere Show Grounds, Leeston Ruralco will have a site at the Ellesmere A&P Show Cheese Making Classes - Halloumi & Mozzarella Oxford St Joseph’s Catholic Church 80th Jubilee Parish Centre Sheffield Free Book Exchange Sheffield Hall Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 21st October Issue Malvern Business Network Local Business Group Meeting Terrace Winebar & Restaurant Kirwee Rugby Club AGM Kirwee Rugby Clubrooms Kirwee Tennis Club 130th Jubilee All Blacks vs Wallabies Darfield Hotel Tailored Trees Mulch Sale Darfield Preschool & Nursery Hororata Parish Spring Fair Hororata Domain Work & Income Superannuation is coming to Darfield Darfield Library Malvern Game Hunters AGM Coalgate Tavern Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for 2nd November Issue MCAC Scholarship Applications close today Bell Hill Challenge Baldoon Farm, Sheffield Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Kirwee Community Hall Burnham Swim Club Grading & Assessments Burnham Army Camp Pool Malvern Garden Waste Drop-off Day Hawkins Pit, Darfield Courtenay A&P Show Logo Competition entries due today

3rd Nov

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

10:00am 10:00am

Geraldine Summer Fete

Stover Farm, S/H 79, Geraldine

5th Nov

10:00am

Hororata Highland Games

Hororata Domain

13th Nov

Cheese Making Class - Feta, Camembert & Ricotta

Oxford

19th Nov

Courtenay A&P Show is on today!

Kirwee Domain

FENCING SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing.

John is available to help with design and planning.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

Supplying dry firewood for this winter

GARAGE SALE

Available now - Old Man Pine (dry) Bluegum, Macrocarpa & Oregon (all dry) Try the Hot Mix. All top quality, clean wood.

EZpos available.

SAT 15th & Sun 16th October from 9:30am. Furniture, books, kid’s stuff, kitchen items, clothing, shelving, garden stuff, house plants, exercise equipment. Heaps of things, must go. Make a reasonable offer. 18 High Street, Waddington.

SATURDAY 15th & Sun 16th October, 9:30am onwards.

Moving house. 19 Tramway Road, Springfield.

DATES TO REMEMBER 8 - 16 Oct

Phone 03 312 4531 027 684 3981

FIREWOOD 3m 6m 9m 12m

Rini Contrac ng 027 451 7300.

10:00am 12:00pm 10:00am 5:15pm 7:30pm

SPECIAL

Central Wood Supplies • 6m3 Pine $280 • 6m3 100 Year Old

Old Man Pine

$330

• 6m3 Macrocarpa $440 • 6m3 Blue Gum $440

Phone 03 318 2836

GARDENS & LAWNS

sday 10am Tue

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

GARDENS & LAWNS

GARDENS & LAWNS

Deadline:

Services Include: • • • •

Lawnmowing • Window Cleaning Gardening & More Weeding • Competitive General Yard Cleaning Prices

Ph: 022 363 0737

Friday 14th October 2016 HEDGE TRIMMING

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PAINTING & DECORATING

PEST CONTROL

PAINTING & DECORATING

PEST CONTROL

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

Brian & Rose Walker

Owner Operated

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

www.spiderban.com

We only use NZ made products that are proven to work!

‘Owned and operated in Darfield since 2008’

We do NOT Tele-market!

0800 667 778

Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183

SCRAP METAL

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements.

Proud to be your local Painter!

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

• Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

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

Wallpapering | Rooves | Gib Stopping 35 years experience. Refs available

Phone Dave 021 142 0567

PAINTING & DECORATING LOCKSMITH RURAL Hororata - sunny 4 LOCKSMITH Selwyn based bedrm plus office, wood PAINTER Rapid Response. burner, new kitchen, double Quality work guaranteed. 24hr mobile service, keys garage. No dogs. $370 p.w. Interior/Exterior, roofs, cut and general lock and Phone 022 130 0480. spraypainting, waterblasting. safe maintenance. EFTPOS SUNNY 2 bedroom, plus Phone Graeme for a free available. Call Locktight sunroom house in Darfield. quote 318 2614. Email Security 021 171 8060. $360 pw. Phone 03 318 spotgee@xtra.co.nz 1222.

PETS & LIVESTOCK TIDY 3 bedroom house in Kowai FREELANCE Bush to rent until June 2017, GOING away? Leaving pets fully furnished, big garden.

PAINTER/ behind? Petcalls available (or Call 03 318 4895. housesitters). Elderly cats CONTRACTOR WINDWHISTLE/Glenroy area. 4 WINDWHISTLE specialty.

Phone Jenny Trade qualified bedroom house, 2 log 021 430 016 or email 25 years specialising in burners, modern kitchen, info@homesitselwyn.co.nz or double garage, plus carport. • Int/ext house pain*ng, light commercial visit www.homesitselwyn.co.nz.

No dogs. $380p.w. Possible Garage floors JAX needs a new home horse paddock. Please phone •• Airless spraying… & more!

022 130 0480. energetic 1 year old border All about quality! collie, loving and responds well INSPECTIONS to a male master. Not suitable Phone ScoO TENANCY Inspections! Offering for home size section, needs 021 029 83216 initial & routine inspections on twice daily exercise. Would suit FREE QUOTES tenanted houses, taking the a kind caring semi retired hassle out for you. Call farmer. Please phone Rachel Rebecca of Rural Tenancy 021 346 640.

Inspections Ltd on PETS & LIVESTOCK 027 313 2270 or email rtil@xtra.co.nz

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

0800 030 712

Domestic & Light Commercial

HOUSE TO LET

PLANT NURSERIES

SCRAP METAL

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

Dean Freeman

On-Farm Services I would like to thank all my exis ng customers and new clients for the season.

The cut off date for de-budding will be Monday 31st October.

Looking forward to being at your service next season.

New season star ng Aug 2017.

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Teacher Aide Wanted DARFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Phone 03 318 8473

2 hours, three mornings a week. Hours could be extended through the term.

This is a fixed term posi on that will finish on 16 December 2016.

Please contact the Darfield Primary School Office for more details.

TRUCK/TRAILER DRIVER Must have Class 5 licence and be prepared to do labouring and drive other machinery.

Phone Rob at Curle Contrac ng 027 508 2240 Office Administrator - P.A.Posi on Part- me / Flexible Hours • General accounts • Parts & equipment inventory logis cs

(Including purchasing, sales & distribu on, online & wholesale)

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Exemplary computer skills and experience essen al Must have excellent communica on skills General IT & digital marke ng experience an advantage Pa ent, easy going nature with good sense of humour preferred.

This is a part-*me role with flexible hours & work from home op*ons.

Located near Charing Cross, Selwyn District.

Please apply to Manager; Waimec Group Ltd c/o PO Box 6076 Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. hartzmarine@gmail.com

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ROOM TO LET

SINGLE lockable rooms in 42 year old woman wanting Darfield hostel. $160.00 pw part-time work. Anything includes power, phone, considered. Contact Sherie internet & sky TV. Ph 0274 027 218 0456.

791 431 or 03 318 3660.

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

WANTED

WINDOW REPAIRS

MACROCARPA trees or logs FOR all glass requirements wanted. Will pay good money. phone Phil 317 9046 or Firewood processing and 021 046 6046. tree removal also available. SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Phone Rini at RK Firewood Got a broken glass window?

Insurance work, Pet doors, 027 451 7300.

Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, WJKLMN Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your All op*ons local Glazier - Mark on 03 considered.

312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

FARM LAND TO LEASE

Vacancy - Administrator A part me (22hrs) role is available for an experienced administrator at our Charing Cross office.

We are looking for a reliable team member with excellent computer, data entry and word processing skills; someone who shows me culous a<en on to detail.

If you have proven administra on skills, take pride in always producing a very high standard of work and would like to work as part of a small, locally based team please email

snnz.vacancies@gmail.com

CLEANER WANTED

Phone 021 502 480

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

www.malvernglass.co.nz

WINDOW CLEANING TRADES

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

GIB FIXING, PLASTERING & PAINTING

Local Window Cleaner with 20 years experience!

Covering most of Selwyn area.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

Contact Morgan on

Annabel’s 3yr old Kindergarten We are currently seeking to employ a cleaner at our 3yr old Kindergarten.

Hours of work are 1½hrs a night Mon-Thurs and 2hrs on Fri/weekend.

Cleaning du es can be undertaken any me between the hours of 4:30pm and 8am the following morning.

For further informa on please contact: Annabel’s Kindergarten 14 South Tce Darfield 7510 Email: ceri@annabelseducare.co.nz Phone: Katy – 318 7948 or Ceri – 318 7949.

WINDOW REPAIRS

021 050 2858 Qualified Tradesperson

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!

TRADES

Handyman Dan

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 CERTIFIED wallpaperer and painter available now. Call Phil 318 2787 or 022 137 9589.

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

Years of experience and fully qualified.

Ph/text Danny 027 250 0059

Ph 021 364 664

Taege Engineering Ltd GENERAL ENGINEER REQUIRED We are a leading agricultural manufacturing and general engineering company based in Canterbury.

Due to con nued product demand along with the ongoing expansion of our opera on, we require a General Engineer to join our Sheffield team, 35 minutes west of Christchurch while also being available to assist with our town opera ons when needed.

Ideally, the suitable applicant will: • Be able to confidently weld using both MIG and MMAW processes.

• Have a good knowledge of fi ng/ fixing machinery, predominantly used in the rural sector.

• have basic machining skills on both lathes and mills.

• be able to model a good understanding of gas cu ng and brazing opera ons.

• be reliable with dy work habits and high standards.

• have good communica on skills, be self mo vated and work well in a team environment.

• Be able to work unsupervised.

• Have a good understanding of OSH workplace prac ses.

• Have a current full drivers licence.

Please send a current C.V to the Opera ons Manager Taege Engineering, Main West Road, Sheffield 7500.

Or alterna vely, email phil@taege.com, or Fax 318 3646.

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

• Spouting Clean & Repairs • Spider, Fly & Bird Proofs • Chimney Removal & Roof Repairs

Prompt Service Effective Results Work Guaranteed

P: 03 347 2635 / 027 484 7980 E: apisl2008@slingshot.co.nz W: www.arthursroofandproperty.co.nz

Steptoe & Co One man & his truck; labour & transport • Mowing Sheffield area - Every 2nd Monday • Non Council Goods Collec on - 1st Sunday of Month West Melton - 3rd Sunday of Month Rolleston - 4th Sunday of Month Darfield

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947 or text 027 218 1947

Lifestyle block services, maintenance & clearance

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TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

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

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

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e: bowen ling@gmail.com

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Qualified

Bricklaying & Blocklaying Stonework Restoration Work Chimney, Fireplace & Firebacks • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed • • • •

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

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

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

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

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

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New Security Systems Alarm Additions Gate Alarms Remotes CCTV Faults Upgrades Full range of Electrical Services Plus lots more

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

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!

021 732 331

The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, Mark Jones but he who conquers that fear. 03 318-1956 - NELSON MANDELA, 027 210 4242 0800 427 427 Autobiography www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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

DARFIELD

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.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

027 445 0684

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

ABS MOWING & MAINTENANCE Give Nigel a call now for your no obliga*on free quote

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

Covering: Sheffield, Springfield, Glentunnel, Darfield, Hororata and Kirwee.

General household & business electrical work.

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your local & reliable tradesman

Phone Simon Today 027 227 2898 or 03 317 9411

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

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

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Moss Treating:

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

No job too small!

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 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

Lucas Landscapes Your Local Landscaper Hard & SoZ Landscaping Lawn Treatments Plan ng & Design Ph: 03 318 8644 or 021 473 988 Lucas.amenityservices @gmail.com

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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