Issue 766 Friday 28th October 2016

Inside this issue: Jet Boat Racing At It’s 2 Best cont….

Queen’s Service Medal 2

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ISSUE 766 Friday 28th October 2016

Johnny Fresh One Year 3 Anniversary Fundraising Success 4 Avoid Fa gue & Be In To Win

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10th Fishing 5 Compe on Kea’s Results Recognised 6 Bridge Funds Donated

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Teacher Receives Award 7 Spiderban Pest Info

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Local St John Youth A=end Na onal Camp Hororata St John Fair

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Kirwee Tennis 130th Jubilee Dancers’ Examina on Success CPW Fund Applica ons Secondary Schools’ MX Sports Public No ces Dates To Remember Classifieds

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From the Waimakariri River in Canterbury, on to the Waiau, Rakaia, Waitaki, Matukituki, Clutha and Dart, to the Kawarau/ Shotover River in Queenstown the week long NZ Jet Boat Marathon took place on October 15th until the 22nd. A gruelling race of time trials and accuracy with clean river runs saw locals Wayne Boyes along with navigator Mark Moore and support crew David Mitchell, Dean Frew, Charlie Buttle and Alastair Taylor finish third place in the CX Class, also winning ‘Best Turn Out of Boat and Crew.’

“It was a huge experience to finish the NZ Marathon, and the first I’ve competed in,” Wayne (Brick) commented. “The World Marathon in 2017 will be on the same rivers, and definitely something to work towards,” he added. I was really fortunate to have so me o utstand ing sponsors and would like to thank them for their much

appreciated support. Without them we wouldn't have been able to make this happen.

Equally worthy of thanks is my crew who worked very hard to keep the boat going, and I am extremely grateful for their assistance and expertise.

We had a strong motor which was prepared and installed by Steve and Geoff from Hartz Marine and this proved to be extremely reliable, with just the one DNF (did not finish) on the Waitaki River.

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Driver Wayne Boyes with navigator Mark Moore.

Gareth and Andy Munro at top speed.

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This turned out to be an alternator cable that broke requiring us to be towed 7kms to the finish line. Along the way we had to do a bit of pushing from time to time, but even after this experience Mark (my amazing navigator) and I, can't wait for the Worlds next year.

“It is an extremely punishing sport,” Wayne added. On the sixteenth and final leg there were only six boats still eligible for overall placings, and only a 25 kilometre leg on the Shotover to race; only three of those boats finished,” Wayne said. “The sideline supporters were also amazing - spurring us on at every stage,” he concluded.

Another local Gareth Munro with navigator Andy Munro and

Kirwee’s Jenny Gallagher has just returned from Wellington after being presented with her Queen’s Service Medal. She received her award at a special ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, October 18th. The medal was presented by the Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy.

Reddy Jenny had her family in attendance, her two sons over from Australia, along wit h her da ughter, t wo grandchildren and husband Terry Gallagher from Kirwee.

“I was made to feel very special on the night. Dame Patsy is a very personable lady and my family and I had the honour of meeting her personally after the ceremony,” Jenny added.

Jenny has lived in the area all her life and has just been re-elected to the Malvern Community Board having served as its Chair prior.

Wayne and Mark in action. support crew Wayne Glassey, Sarah Henderson, Hamish Tovey, Lindsay Munro, Chris Campbell and Richard Watson finished third in the A Class and twelfth overall.

“We started in eighteenth place following a seeding time trial with the intention of climbing the field with clean river runs and gradual speed increases as required, to move up the placings. We managed to climb into fifth place on the second to last day and were holding third in A Class. The boat was

performing well with no groundings or river issues so all was looking great with an eighteen minute lead over sixth place. The fourth place holder was twenty minutes ahead.

Unfortunately we found a harmonic balancer failure causing us to pull out of the last days’ racing. With our total time we held the third place in A Class, but slipped back to twelfth overall. We intend being part of the 2017 World Jet Boat Marathon next year on the same course as this,” Gareth finished.

Jenny Gallagher receiving her Queens Service Medal from Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy.

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One year ago, this weekend, Darfield welcomed the arrival of, Johnny Fresh - with fresh being the operative word for this popular fruit and vegetable store. The Store prides itself on the freshness and the quality of its stock - a fact not lost on its customers.

Store owner Johnny Heasley jokingly comments that he was supposed to be retired, but when he (and his family) identified the need for the Shop and its location - retirement has been far from his mind.

It’s been many years since Darfield had a specialist Fruit and Vege store (the last one was in the corner of Midwest Mews on the site of the Twisted Bunch Florist) and while the area has been well served by the Supermarket and various roadside sellers - having another, quality, choice has been quickly embraced.

“Since our opening one year ago, we have had an amazing response from locals. Their support has been really phenomenal,” Johnny commented.

“I make a daily trip into the markets, only selecting the freshest quality produce I can get my hands on. We just have a small chiller at the store, so this ensures our orders are fresh daily, and that also assists with keeping our waste to a minimum.

“We are also always on the look out for new products, specialty items that the town needs and are sought after.

“Providing fresh produce to local cafes, restaurants, hotels and schools we always hoped was on the cards,” Johnny said, “but we didn't anticipate the sheer number of companies coming on board that we now supply. This ever growing list of wholesale customers covers Darfield and stretches as far as Kirwee, Oxford and Arthur’s Pass. Along with our personal shoppers, it’s patronage we really appreciate.

“Most of our customers are regular patrons and it’s fabulous to see their faces returning every week supporting our business.

“I have been extremely lucky with the staff I have,” Johnny stressed. “They are all local, are hard workers and willing to go

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the extra mile for our customers.”

To celebrate their one year in business, Johnny Fresh are rewarding their customers with some amazing in-store specials and a barbecue to enjoy on site, while not forgetting their currently running children’s colouring competition (entry forms are available in-store).

Adults certainly aren’t being excluded from prizes either with

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Darfield has certainly enjoyed this new retailer in town and Johnny Fresh is showing its appreciation of the community’s custom by celebrating this Saturday and invite everyone to join them.

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Almost $600 was raised from the Mulch Sale run by Brandon Heslop of Tailored Trees at the Darfield Preschool and Nursery, last Saturday. As Utes and Trailers took advantage of the initiative, those that missed it were already asking on social media when the next one would be!

“There was a good turn out of folk from Darfield and Kirwee,” commented Brandon, “and we got rid of all the mulch in a little over and hour and a half!

“This fundraiser was just to test the water for demand,” Brandon added, “and depending on mulch supplies we may get another sale in before Christmas. Failing that we’ll have a much larger event in the new year - as I know folk have been enquiring.”

Darfield Preschool and Nursery manager Clare Clatworthy commented to Brandon that she knew the children would really appreciate all the time and effort he and his business had put into the fundraiser.

“Brandon joined the Board of Trustees of the Darfield Preschool and Nursery in July and has been a great asset,” said Jane Thwaites (BOT Chair). “It’s fantastic that a local business is prepared to help us fundraise,” she added. “The money raised from the mulch sale will go towards our vege garden and making a petrol pump for our much used and enjoyed bike track.”

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Watch out for the Fatigue leaflet which will be distributed in the Malvern area next week. There will be 500 leaflets, all with their own unique number. Have a read and keep it on the fridge as there will be a prize draw in the Malvern News on November 18th. Anyone who has one of the five numbers drawn, can claim a prize by contacting the Road Safety Co-ordinator at Selwyn District Council.

Winners will need to produce the leaflet to claim their prize.

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The Darfield ITM and Darfield Rugby Club’s annual Fishing competition took place last weekend at Haldon Arm, Lake Benmore and attracted more participants than ever before.

Results: Heaviest Fish caught by a Child: Harry Spencer 1.910 kg's Heaviest Fish caught by a Male: Malcolm Main 1.745 kg's Heaviest Fish caught by a Female: Catherine Cruickshank 2.255 kg's Heaviest overall - Catherine Cruickshank (see above) This report from Jeff Strowger of the Darfield Rugby Club: The weekend was fantastic, and the weather even better than last year. It started off with a few of the old faithful turning up on the Thursday Night to get their camp sites ready, then sit around talking about the ones they were going to catch.

Unfortunately even the arrival led to a few minor mishaps especially for one of the organisers, Craig Millar.

Millar Craig was awarded the coveted Dick and Trout award this year for the biggest mishap of the weekend. It resulted from him running into a mob of sheep on a blind corner, leaving a few being accidently prepared for the freezer. Although Craig protested that there were a few other misfortunes that people had had to combat; such as kiddy door locks, and fishing nets with minds of their own, as well as missing reading glasses that allowed one person to

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Harry Spencer winner of the heaviest fish caught by a junior. brush his teeth with foot cream instead of toothpaste, however he was still voted the winner!

Trout’ (Bryan Bryan Thomas), Thomas spoke well when presenting the award to Craig and commented that after ten years it was great to see the competition still going strong. Trout also spoke of the importance of the award and that he will be visiting Craig’s place to make sure HE has it in pride of place on the mantelpiece.

Feedback from all those that attended, this the tenth year of the event, were all very pleased with how things went. They commented on how much fun they had had and how they all thought the fishing had seemed to improve. It was also great to see the kids back again, and they all received a prize to take home with them which was

fantastic.

One story going around the camp was that the legendary ‘Moby Dick’ was caught by Richard Moore.

Moore However because one of his crew had lost the net overboard and his cocaptain ‘Trout’ (Bryan Bryan Thomas), Thomas couldn't secure the beast by tickling it into submission, all we have are a few old fishing tales to be told of the great beast that battled the wary crew and escaped their clutches.

Fishing competition organisers give special thanks to all their sponsors for both their generosity and support. They also thank the Haldon Arm Camp Committee who ‘were fantastic with their help throughout the weekend’.

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Hororata Scouts patron Roger Mason along with Kea Leaders Fay Patten and Ingrid Harris were thrilled to present young local scout Robert Harris with his certificate of achievement on September 20th. Robert, at eight years old, is one of only five Keas in the Canterbury region to achieve all ten proficiency badges, along with his bronze, silver and gold, and all his personal challenge badges. Robert now moves into Cubs.

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The Darfield Bridge Club were pleased to be able to give a donation to Malvern St John last week, in recognition of the valuable service they give to the district. The money donated comes from the Club’s successful bridge tournament run recently.

Players from Amberley to Ashburton came to Darfield to play bridge and they gave tremendous support to the undisputedly, gloriously laden, raffle table. All in the interest of a very good cause and possible through the assistance of local retailers and dedicated Club members.

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L to R: Christine Mathews (Bridge Club Secretary), Sue Gerard (Bridge Club President), Mathew Forrester (Manager Malvern St John), Pam Duncan (Bridge Club Vice President).

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The fly and spider season is well underway. The warmer weather has white tail spiders out and about and of course many people calling us to help them with these unpleasant squa=ers in their homes.

These guys are nocturnal and are normally only seen during the day if they are disturbed. Perhaps when dying drawers or wardrobes. If you have lived in a house that had whitetails and you have moved houses you will have more than likely taken them with you, to your new home. The treatment we use controls spiders and flies, it doesn't kill them instantly (as anything that potent would be dangerous to the occupants of the house). It takes three to four hours to shut down the nervous system of a whitetail.

Some mes aWer treatment owners are astounded to see a whitetail they never knew they had, on the carpet or out on the wall unable to move. This is the nervous system shu ng down and the spider is unable to get back to cover.

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The Advanced Classroom Expertise Teacher (ACET) programme was set up by the Ministry of Education in conjunction with the New Zealand Educational Institute to recognise teachers with exemplary classroom practice and to encourage highly experienced expert teachers to stay in the classroom. Christina now joins West Melton’s two other ACET teachers Liz Coster and Di van der Zwet.

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Darfield St John Youth Division were proud to see two of their cadets attend a selection camp for national competitions. This was held the weekend of October 15th at Waddington and their bid was to make the South Island Regional Representative Squad.

Congratulations to Hannah Ireland who was successful and is part of a twenty four strong, South Island, contingent going to the festival in Wanganui next year.

The festival which is held annually, is the premiere event for St John Youth Cadets from across New Zealand, testing first aid, healthcare, communications and drill.

Jenny Walter and Hannah Ireland The standard of applicants was outstanding and congratulations must also go to Jenny Walter who attending the selection camp for the South Island Regional Representative Squad. attended but was unsuccessful on this occasion.

On Thursday, October 13th, a group of young art enthusiasts from Darfield Preschool and Nursery, paid a visit to Darfield’s very own Art week exhibition. The fine weather made for a delightful walk to and from the Recreation Centre.

There were so many magnificent pieces of artwork on display, delightfully representing local talent and creativity. Such an opportunity to inspire young developing creative minds was not to be missed!

Annabelle in particular was excited to see some familiar

work undertaken by her Mum, the Preschool setting and local artist Vicky Peacock, Peacock and understand the role of the wider took delight in sharing the world. experience with her friends and teachers.

After returning to Preschool, the children couldn’t wait to get stuck into their own art projects and have been busy painting, drawing and showing off their creativity.

Experiencing local community events such as this, help children to develop an Annabelle Peacock, aged 17 awareness of connections months peruses the Art Week between events and catalogue intently. experiences within and beyond

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Winner of the Vicars Award in the Creative Kids competition Toby Driscoll with Rev Jenni Carter.

the Vicar’s Award went to Toby Driscoll, a school new entrant.

Thirteen family teams lined up for ‘The Great Race’, with speed not always being the winning ingredient! The three challenge bays well and truly tested puzzle solving skills. The free children’s races drew a big crowd, with parents and grandparents cheering on their kids in the sack races, egg and spoon, or the gumboot toss.

The Spring Fair welcomed Pedalmania this year and it was decided that it had to be the most fun on two wheels! Bikes that go sideways, pedals that go backwards and best of all the experience was able to be offered free thanks to the Malvern Lions Club.

The country auction saw some fierce bidding on some selected items. A very old tricycle went to a great home (and garden), a pure wool blanket will doubtless be treasured and many families found bargains for their house or garden.

The Parish barbecue; bacon sammies and hamburgers were, as always, very popular.

Accompanied by great coffee, and music by Bruce Leeming and singer Emma Sparey it made a winning combination in the Spring sunshine, setting the scene for a relaxing family day.

The stall holders emphasis on local produce fitted in well with supporting the overarching focus on families.

“What a lovely local Fair, not too commercial and would definitely come again,” was the sentiment of many that voiced their feedback.

“The community really pulled together to create an extraordinary, fun, family, day.

Good spirits, friendly punters, quality stalls and fantastic auctioneers. A big thanks to all the volunteers who make this such a great day,” ended Rev. Jenni Carter.

Carter

Tony Tripp dressed to impress at the Hororata Parish Spring Fair.

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The Kirwee Tennis Club celebrated its 130th Jubilee on Labour Weekend, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October and a great time was had by all.

The Tennis Club, first formed on October 1st 1886 and is one of the oldest tennis clubs in New Zealand.

The Club were also celebrating fifty years of Kirwee versus Paroa, home and away games.

Paroa is on the West Coast and close to Shantytown.

The Jubilee began with a dinner Left: Alan Wilkie of Paroa presenting the Sportsmanship Trophy to Kirwee’s Dave Topham. on the Saturday night with guest speaker, former Paroa player and Detective Inspector of NZ police, John Doyle. There were around a hundred people in attendance. Ex president Malcolm Begg of the Kirwee Club was on hand to present current Patron Murray Wilson with his life membership. Sunday saw the annual match between Kirwee and Paroa held following a morning tea.

Dave Topham received the Sportsmanship Trophy with Dave Ashton receiving the Holy Grail Left: Alan Wilkie of Paroa presenting Dave Ashton of Kirwee with the ‘Holy Grail’ Trophy.

Trophy.

“It was a great weekend and much enjoyed by all,” said current Kirwee Tennis Club president Dave Ashton.

Ashton “It’s a real credit to the Club and its members to be not only celebrating 130 years of existence without a break, but to also recognise a fifty year association with Paroa and all the friendships that have grown from this friendly rivalry.”

Left: Club Patron Murray Wilson accepts his Life Membership from Malcolm Begg ex Club President.

From year’s gone by - Kirwee Tennis Club’s winners of the night tennis competition in both 1977 and 1979.

Back L to R: Bill Pascoe, Gary Wilson, Adrienne Begg, Bruce Henderson, Barry Begg, Terry Gallagher.

Front: Murray Wilson (Pres), David Stott (Capt), Malcolm Begg.

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Last Sunday pupils from the Tara Marshall Dance and Fitness Studio took to the stage in the Sheffield Community Hall to demonstrate to family and friends just what they can do and what they’ve been learning in classes. This follows the receipt of their examination results - which were outstanding.

Tara’s students sat their NZAMD (NZ Association of Modern Dance) annual exams for the year after two full days of examining (adjudicated by Miss Lester of the North Island) in August.

Over sixty pupils sat their exams this year in Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance with some students sitting all three exams.

When the results came in it was jubilation all round especially for thirteen students who scored an impressive ‘Distinction’ rating which meant they had achieved marks of between 95 100%.

Not only was Tara’s pupil Jade Collier extremely pleased with her examination result, but even more so when she was nominated to the NZAMD scholarship awards to be held in Wellington at the end of this month.

It’s the final call for applications to the Central Plains Water Scheme Environmental Management fund, as they close on November 1st, 2016.

The Environmental Management Fund (EMF) was established following the in augural

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!

The thirteen students who achieved Distinction: Back L to R: Pippa Foster, Jade Collier, Alex McGregor, Caitlin Knowles, May Sweeney, Emily Bitmead, Centre L to R: Millie Wilson, Neve Molloy, Ella Lagan, Jaida Banks, Front L to R: Liam Morris, Emy Wilson, Barnaby Maude.

Left: Jade Collier, who not only passed her Advanced Jazz and Level 4 Contemporary with Distinction but also received a nomination to attend the NZAMD scholarship awards to be held in Wellington, with Dance School principal Tara Marshall.

2015/2016 CPWL Stage one The terms of reference and irrigation season, with the EMF application form are available on Committee now receiving CPWL’s website www.cpwl.co.nz applications for the $36,000 fund, which may be assigned to one or a number of projects.

Applications have been sent to multiple agencies and organisations calling for nominations, and this is now the last opportunity. To avoid Completed CPW canals wend missing out applications need to their way through the be received by November 1st, landscape.

2016.

Friday 28th October 2016

Seven keen riders from Darfield High School recently (Saturday, October 15th) competed in the South Island Secondary Schools’ Motocross(MX) event,

held at The Backflips Dirt Farm in Pleasant Point. This year’s event attracted 118 riders from Intermediate and Secondary Schools throughout

Rozlyn Doherty in action.

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the South Island and all DHS riders participated in the individual points section for their respective classes. Not all riders were eligible to be included in the team section, with three riders Rozlyn Doherty, George Ridgen and Harrison deRooy making up the DHS team for 2016, where they finished eighteenth out of 26 teams.

Dry conditions made for minimal visibility later in the day and race organisers had no option but to stop racing after two of the three races in each section had been completed.

DHS competitors: Farmbikes: Ollie Pooler (#107) Kegan Pitkethley (#202) Harrison deRooy (#222) 85-150cc MX: Jesse Ford (#8) 250cc MX: George Ridgen (#42) Blake Hubbard (#37) Ladies MX: Rozlyn Doherty (#494)

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George Ridgen gets airborne.

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Serving the community since 1986

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Farm track and lane maintenance Mole plough lays up to 100mm Alkathene pipe Tree felling and land clearing stump removal Root raking hedge clearing and trenching Transpor ng equipment up to 30 ton/40 W

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

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Friday 28th October 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES lc All We

Results 22nd October 2016 Match of the Day - Stroke Results 22nd October 2016 Interclub 7’s - Men:

Div 2, Section 1 vs

St Martins

Singles: G Rowe Won 25-24 Pairs: R Green, G Lea(s) Lost 15-25 Fours: C Kittelty, P Redfern, R Hunt, S Glassey(s) Won 18-15

Div 2, Section 1 vs

Rangiora

Singles: G Rowe Lost 15-25 Pairs: R Green, G Lea(s) Won 20-17 Fours: C Kittelty, P Redfern, R Hunt, S Glassey(s) Won 15-11

Div 2, Section 2 vs

Christchurch

Singles: J Peyton Won 25-13 Pairs: M Peel, B McLaughlin Won 18-13 Fours: G Lalor, J Sheehan, T Kikstra, R Smith Won 22-20

Div 11-- Two Fours vs

Weedons

D Young, G Murray, R Ireland, J Anderson(s) Lost 10-27 L Creamer, S Mitchell, E Cridge, L Ashby(s) Won 12-11 Ladies Interclub Roundtree:

Wednesday 19th October Ladies Interclub vs Cust A Lalor, A Cridge, J Cullen, H Patterson(s) Lost 12-23 Interclub Fives:

Interclub Fives

vs

Best Gross: A Sime 78 Brown Bros. Stroke: 1st: I Palmer 65 2nd: K Kibler 66 3rd: B Langlands 66 4th: J Wilson 66 5th: T Edwards 70 6th: K Hicks 70 7th: B Cleland 71 8th: B Scott 71 Closest to the Pins: #2: B Langlands #6: G Marsh #11: A Kenworthy #14: J Morten #17: A Sime Next Week’s Competition: Hororata Trophy Round 1

Rangiora

Pairs:

N McRae, P Maxwell(s) Lost 14-17 Triples: W Clucas, J Hopkirk, M Gray(s) Won 20-13

PUBLIC NOTICES

Results 25th October 2016 Match of the Day - Stableford Ladies: S Gilmore 32 M Morten C Robinson 25 L Palmer Men: G Cowen 38 M Adam I Palmer 35 M Staddon Closest to the Pins: #6: S Gilmore & G Cowen Longest Putt: G Chambers

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Results 22nd October 2016 Match of the Day - Stroke Round Senior 1st: I Bourke 2nd: W Watson Junior 1st: S Roulston 2nd: I Cooke 3rd: J Johnson 9 Holes: A Sutherland Closest to the Pin: #3: A Sutherland #9: G Gifkens #13&17: I Bourke Men’s Longest Drive: S Black Ladies Longest Drive: J Johnson Twos: I Bourke

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ome

VEGO CLUB Next Wednesday 2nd Nov 6:30pm in the Mee ng Room at the Darfield Library.

Contact Kerry 027 536 5139.

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

74 75 76 34

Thank you to all our sponsors

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

AGM

Thurs 10th November 2016 - 7:30pm Springfield Community Hall All Welcome!

Enquiries to Pam 021 296 7685.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Rakaia Fireworks Display

St Peter's Community Church Springfield held at the Church M To2ndbeNov G 2016, 7:30pm A All Denominations Welcome

With the Lions’ Club of Rakaia

Saturday 5th November From 6pm at the Rakaia Sports Domain Entry - Gold Coin Donation

Food Stalls, Kiddie Train, Bonfire, Bouncy Castle Featuring popular Busker, The Mullet Man and Local singing talent Total Glass Ban

All the Fun of the Fair!!!

Friday 28th October 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Nutrient Budgets

OPEN NIGHT

Advice on Overseer, compliance

021 253 4315 Dr Samuel Dennis Glenroy

Wednesday 16th November 5pm - 8pm at Bray Street.

DARFIELD Youth Division TRIENNIAL ELECTIONS

Tawera Memorial Hall

PUBLIC NOTICES

Come along to our ‘Open Night’ at penguins and cadets.

See our wonderful new building and experience some of our programme in action!

Enquiries to: Michelle Kittelty Assistant Divisional Manager - 021 927 232

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Local Community Fundraising

ROLLESTON FIREWORKS NIGHT Saturday 5th November, 5pm (if wet 8th November)

Foster Park, Broadlands Drive $5 per person, $10 per family

Great Family Fun Night Out! Food Stalls, Entertainment NO GLASS, ALCOHOL OR DOGS Car Parking: Clearview School - Broadlands Drive or Broadlands Drive/Springston/Rolleston Road Corner or Dynes Road.

Springfield.

Thursday 3rd Nov at 7:30pm.

We need new members.

All Welcome.

Supper Provided.

Sports Pavilion, Kirwee Reserve Monday 14th November 2016, 7:30pm.

BREAST CANCER STREET APPEAL - DARFIELD

Nomina ons are required for the community members of this commi=ee and will be accepted on the night.

Collectors in Darfield raised an outstanding $1519.20 They thank everyone for the much appreciated support

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

BURNHAM SCHOOL Te Kura o Tiori

Bilingual Educa on We have 5 places available in our Junior Bilingual Classroom and 1 in our Senior Bilingual Classroom beginning 30 January 2017.

If you are interested in a Bilingual Educa on for your child, please email principal@burnham .school.nz for a brochure and/or phone 03 347 6851 to secure a place for your child.

Deadline:

day 10am Tues

Are you wan1ng to get more involved with the Springfield Community? Do you have some ideas for the Community?

Do you have an issue that the Community could help with?

Then come along to the next Springfield Township CommiLee public open mee ng and bring your ideas or issues.

Everyone is welcome.

If you would like to be nominated to be on the CommiLee contact: Cath BarneL 318 8228 or Bob Yaxley 318 4862 or speak to one of the other CommiLee members.

Tuesday 1st November, 7:30pm At the Tawera Memorial Hall, Springfield.

Annual General Meeting Monday 14th November, 8pm Darfield Service Centre/Library Please contact the Chairperson, Ian Warren, 03 318 8876, for further information.

All Welcome

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

CELEBRANT CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence.

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

Darfield Life Church 62 SOUTH TERRACE, DARFIELD PH 03 318 7450 FAX 03 318 7451

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

DEADLINES: Normal deadlines Editorial - 1pm Monday Advertising - 10am Tuesday

Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Sunday 4pm Isaac Williams 027 420 5704

ALTERATIONS

DOGS

CHURCH NOTICES

BEV’S Clothing Alterations & C H U R C H o f t h e O p e n Repairs. 140 Chattertons Door, Te Pirita. God loves all Road, Yaldhurst, RD 6 the people in the whole world.

Open 24/7.

Christchurch. Ph 342 4003.

Early deadlines for the 11th November Issue (due to ChCh Show Day) Editorial - 1pm Sun 6th Nov Advertising - 1pm Mon 7th Nov

Early deadlines for the 18th November Issue

AUTOMOTIVE

• WOF while you wait • Full mechanical repairs

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

Putting the service into automotive servicing

And

Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

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.

CLEANING

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

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

Aylesbury Kennels & Cattery

2/1830 West Coast Rd C L E AN E R - C o m p e t e n t , 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston WE HAVE SPACES experienced, trustworthy, with Phone 347 4020 references, looking for work.

AVAILABLE FOR (due to Courtenay A&P Feature) Private homes, or commercial. pm th CATTERY CHRISTMAS Please phone Caroline on 03 Show Editorial - 1 Fri 4 Nov pm th 342 3378 or 027 214 4155.

ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Advertising - 1 Mon 14 Nov Phone: Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots DOGS Brian & Di of cuddles & loving care.

Please contact us if you would like Please phone 03 312 1452 03 318 1752 to be included in this feature. website: www.angelcats.biz MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food.

Natural & wholesome. email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz Premium nutrition. Cost DRIVEWAYS effective, NZ Made. No artificial LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards colours or preservatives. LIFESTYLE Frozen concentrate & biscuits. and dairy lanes our speciality.

Now available from your Screened rotten-rock, it’s 25 Oct - 25 Nov ‘Sodium Cyanide’ laid for possums Klondyke Block Broken River - Iron Creek area 28th Oct MCAC Scholarship Applications close today local agent. Sue Neale local and lasts better.

28th Oct 10:00am Darfield Plunket Toy Library - Halloween themed session 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, Springfield Quarry phone 28 Oct-24Nov 10:00am Contemporary Artworks Exhibition Selwyn Gallery 318 4132. mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz 29th Oct Bell Hill Challenge Baldoon Farm, Sheffield

Jones Road Auto

DATES TO REMEMBER

29th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 30th Oct 31st Oct 1st Nov 1st Nov 1st Nov 2nd Nov 2nd Nov 2nd Nov 2nd Nov 3rd Nov 3rd Nov 5th Nov 5th Nov 5th Nov 8th Nov 9th Nov 10th Nov 13th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 16th Nov 16th Nov 19th Nov 30th Nov 1st Dec

10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 8:00pm 10:00am 10:00am 7:30pm 1:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00am 7:30pm 9:30am 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Kirwee Community Hall Johnny Fresh’s One Year Birthday! Crazy Birthday Specials! Johnny Fresh, Darfield Burnham Swim Club Grading & Assessments Burnham Army Camp Pool Malvern Garden Waste Drop-off Day Hawkins Pit, Darfield Malvern Lions - Selling Pea Straw at Green Waste Day Hawkins Pit, Darfield Live Entertainment - Sammie Jay Dawson Yello Shack Café, Springfield Halloween Party!

Kirwee Tavern Oxford Garden Fete Ribblesdale Gardens Courtenay A&P Show Logo Competition entries due today Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 4th November Issue Melbourne Cup Day Darfield Hotel Tawera Memorial Hall, Springfield Springfield Township Committee Elections Selwyn-Rak Vet Clinic, alongside Bakery Selwyn Waihora Zone Team Drop-in Day Darfield Library, Meeting Room Vego Club Sheffield Memorial Pool AGM Sheffield School St Peter’s Community Church Springfield AGM At the Church Geraldine Summer Fete Stover Farm, S/H 79, Geraldine Tawera Memorial Hall, Springfield Triennial Elections Hororata Highland Games Hororata Domain Darfield Plunket Toy Library Rakaia Lions’ Club Fireworks Display Rakaia Sports Domain NZ Cup Day & Pub Day Festival Darfield Hotel Mid-Cant. Rural Business Network - ‘The Future of Food’ Brinkley Resort, Methven Sheffield/Springfield Toy Library AGM Springfield Community Hall Cheese Making Class - Feta, Camembert & Ricotta Oxford Kirwee Rec. Reserve Man. Committee Triennial General Meeting

Sports Pavilion, Kirwee Reserve

Darfield Service Centre/Library Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Selwyn-Rak Vet Clinic, alongside Bakery Selwyn Waihora Zone Team Drop-in Day St John Darfield Youth Division Open Night Bray Street, Darfield Courtenay A&P Show is on today!

Kirwee Domain Selwyn-Rak Vet Clinic, alongside Bakery Selwyn Waihora Zone Team Drop-in Day Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for 7th December Issue

FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN

OLD MAN PINE

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS

SPECIAL

Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

6m3 - $290.00

HARDWOODS SPECIAL

BLUEGUM 3m3 $240.00 OREGON 3m3 $240.00

Old Man Pine Log Mixes Hardwoods WINZ Approved

Phone 03 312 4531 027 684 3981

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FIREWOOD & COAL

GARDENS & LAWNS

RK Firewood

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

TREE FELLING Do you have trees on your farm that need removing?

Give Rini a call today for an experienced team and compe ve quotes!

0274 517 300

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

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.

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.

PEASTRAW medium square, $40. Phone 318 3055.

PITT island hoggets x 17, with lambs. Phone 318 3055.

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

SLEEPOUT 3.6 x 2.4, under 10sqm, no permit needed.

Colour steel roof, H3 ply, battened, painted walls, ranch slider & side window, interior painted walls, ceiling, new carpet. Pre-wired for power.

Can be delivered to site entrance. $9,500. 021 212 4626.

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.

PAINTING & DECORATING

Deadline: 10am Tuesday

HEDGE TRIMMING

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HEDGEHOG

Calf Disbudding Services

Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183

Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

Old Man Pine $330 • 6m3 Macrocarpa $440 3 • 6m Blue Gum $440

Phone 03 318 2836

PAINTING & DECORATING

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements.

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

Proud to be your local Painter!

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Dean Freeman

Call Don today on

Domestic & Light Commercial

021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

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

• Half size tractor for easier

Phone Dave 021 142 0567

access

• Up to 6m height topped

INSPECTIONS

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

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.

TENANCY Inspections! Offering PAINTER Rapid Response. initial & routine inspections on Quality work guaranteed. tenanted houses, taking the Interior/Exterior, roofs, hassle out for you. Call spraypainting, waterblasting.

Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Phone Graeme for a free I n s p e c t i o n s L t d o n HOUSE TO LET PLANT NURSERIES quote 318 2614. Email 027 313 2270 or email Nurseries - Quality HORORATA spotgee@xtra.co.nz 3 bedroom house to rent from rtil@xtra.co.nz landscape plants at wholesale mid November. Main West LAWNMOWING prices. Specialists in farm and Coast Road, Springfield. $300 FREELANCE dairy conversion plantings. p.w. For enquiries email Leisa SELWYN Mowing. Ride-on Natives, ornamentals, hedging, yelloshack@gmail.com PAINTER/ mower/large lawns. Locally deciduous trees. Hardy locally RURAL Hororata - sunny 4 CONTRACTOR grown stock. Fr iend ly bedrm plus office, wood owned and operated. Phone Trade qualified knowledgeable advice. Phone burner, new kitchen, double Mike 027 497 8111.

25 years specialising in Dave or Wendy for hours we garage. No dogs. $370 p.w.

LOCKSMITH • Int/ext house pain=ng, Phone 022 130 0480. are open 03 318 0081 or visit light commercial TIDY 3 bedroom house in Kowai LOCKSMITH Selwyn based • Garage floors www.hororatanurseries.co.nz Bush to rent until June 2017, 24hr mobile service, keys • Airless spraying… & more!

ROOM TO LET fully furnished, big garden. cut and general lock and All about quality! safe maintenance. EFTPOS Call 027 448 8558.

SINGLE lockable rooms in WINDWHISTLE/Glenroy area. 4 available. Call Locktight WINDWHISTLE Phone ScoL Darfield hostel. $160.00 pw bedroom house, 2 log Security 021 171 8060.

021 029 83216 includes power, phone, burners, modern kitchen, FREE QUOTES internet & sky TV. Ph 0274 HOUSE SITTERS double garage, plus carport.

791 431 or 03 318 3660.

No dogs. $380p.w. Possible HOMESITTERS required for horse paddock. Please phone l o v e l y h o m e s o v e r SCRAP METAL SCRAP METAL 022 130 0480.

Christmas. Lengths vary.

Prefer retired/not working.

Phone Lisa 03 359 2323 HOUSE SITTERS www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz

HOUSE SITTERS Recently re red ac ve couple available to house sit in Darfield. Can do a period up to 6 weeks (minimum of 2 weeks). Very house proud, enjoy gardening, lawn mowing and capable handyman.

We are happy to feed your pet/s. Own contemporary home in Palmerston North and wishing to spend me close to family who are farming near Windwhistle.

References available from reputable/neutral persons.

Email: ldmarrioL@vodafone.co.nz or ph (06) 354 1853.

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

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

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SITUATION VACANT

WANTED

WELDER / Fabricator. Casual MACROCARPA trees or logs work as required till Xmas. wanted. Will pay good money.

May suit farm worker Firewood processing and w i t h t h e s e s k i l l s o r tree removal also available. someone between jobs. Phone Rini at RK Firewood Call 03 347 8516 or email 027 451 7300. info@lydonengineering.co.nz WINDOW CLEANING SITUATION WANTED

Gardening, handyman or relief farm work.

One off or ongoing.

Phone 318 2671 evenings or 027 478 6420.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

WINDOW REPAIRS

• • •

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.

SUZUKI Carry, 4WD, flatdeck, COUNTRY TOUCH 2002, 5 speed hi/low 4WD Services system. Only 59,000km.

Serviced, new clutch, towbar, snow & mud tyres. Not complied or WOF - off road WINDOW REPAIRS use only. $4,750 (see photos FOR all glass requirements on TradeMe). Maniototo phone Phil 317 9046 or Motors Ltd RMVT. Ph Bob 021 046 6046.

027 472 6595.

SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

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

312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

Phone 021 502 480

TRADES

TRADES

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

www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

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

Pick up & deliver Ph 027 200 8123 or 027 318 0047

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

FARM LAND TO LEASE

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

We are now based in Rolleston

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

Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renova ons Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked drains Pump servicing Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

Qualified

WINDOW CLEANING DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

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

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

Free No Obligation Quotes!

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

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!

Ph 021 364 664

TRADES

TRADES

William Ross BUILDING & PAINTING SERVICES Qualified Tradesman Gib Stopping, Pain ng & Wallpapering Fletchers Accredited, Insurance Work, Free Quotes & Prompt Service.

Rolleston/Christchurch Distance no object.

Phone Billy: 022 641 3530 Gareth: 021 242 7384 Email: williamross@xtra.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

Friday 28th October 2016 TRADES AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. www.advancedupholstery.co.nz CERTIFIED wallpaperer and painter available now. Call Phil 318 2787 or 022 137 9589.

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

GIB FIXING, PLASTERING & PAINTING Contact Morgan on

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Brian’s Telelectric Ltd Brian Rowe Registered Electrician Phone: 03 318 1928 Mobile: 027 251 0151 Email: Brians.telelectric@vodafone.co.nz

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DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

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

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

021 050 2858

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre

Moss Treating:

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

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

Qualified Tradesperson

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

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

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

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

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

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

Op1mism works in conjunc1on with your life energy, strengthening your roots and keeping you grounded, s1mula1ng the growth of new shoots and the development of new branches that form your life, energizing the crea1on that is you.

- DANA LIGHTMAN, Power Op1mism.

www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Friday 28th October 2016

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

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

CPU • 16gig RAM • 480gig SSD • 2gig nVidia

$1685

Graphics Incl • Bluetooth malcomputers@clear.net.nz • 2 TB external HDD

GST

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

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

Selwyn Electrical Ltd

027 445 0684

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

Your Local Registered Electrician

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

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

david wilkinson

General household & business electrical work.

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your local & reliable tradesman

registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

Registered Drainlayer

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

• • • •

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

Phone 03 318 1552 Mandy Johnston (Mrs J)

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

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

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

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

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

An Australian schoolteacher explains to her class that she is a Wallabies fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they, too, are Wallabies fans. Everyone in the class raises their hand except one li=le girl. The teacher looks at the girl with surprise and says, "Janie, why didn't you raise your hand?" "Because I'm not a Wallabies fan," she replied.

The teacher, asked, "Then who are you a fan of?"

"I am an All Black fan, and proud of it," Janie replied. The teacher could not believe her ears. "Janie, why are you an All Black fan?"

"Because my mum is an All Black fan and my dad is an All Black fan, so I'm an All Black fan too!"

"Well," said the teacher in an obviously annoyed tone, "that is no reason for you to be an All Black fan. You don't have to be just like your parents all of the me. What if your mum was a moron and your dad were a moron, what would you be then?"

"Then," Janie smiled, "I'd be a Wallabies fan."