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The sixth annual Hororata Highland Games took place last Saturday and attracted a record crowd of well over 10,000 people, as well as a record number of competitors. Drawcard competitor Jacko Gill created a new field record in the inaugural twenty two pound Hammer Throwing (28 metres). Luke Reynolds equalled the 56lb WOB (weight over bar) Sheaf Toss record with fourteen feet and set a new record in the
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sixteen pound Sheaf with a toss of thirty feet. For the first time a female won the Hororata Pie eating competition and a New Zealand record was believed to be broken for the most number of post-it notes on a car. The Gough CAT Oceania Heavyweight Championship was won by Australian athlete Luke Reynolds, with Jacko Gill coming second in his first Highland Games competition.
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“I am really glad that Hororata was my first experience of Highland Games, it was inspiring and I can’t wait to do more. The size of the event blew me away, I have never competed in an athletic event with such a huge crowd unless you are somewhere like the Olympics or Commonwealth Games,” Jacko reflected. The event attracted nearly one hundred Highland Dancers, making it one of the largest competitions in New Zealand, eleven Pipe Bands, fifty four Solo Pipers and Drummers and twelve Tug O‘ War teams. Four teams spun their way to glory in the Highland Spin, thirty people took aim at the Small Bore Shooting Championship and twelve Amateur men and women Heavy Athletes toss, threw and strained for the Hororata Highland Games Heavy Championship. 2016 Chieftain, Kyle Warren wowed the crowd with a contemporary performance on his bagpipes of ‘We Will Rock You’ to rev the competitors up before the mighty Hororata Stones. “Overall I was really impressed with the event, it is certainly one of the best Highland Games I have been to in the world. I commend the organisers on how they engage young people in the event. This is evident right through from the competitions to the ‘Have A Go’ events, it is unique to the Hororata Highland Games,” Kyle commented.
Jacko Gill competing in the Farmers’ Walk.
Brian Reeves competing in the Sheaf Toss.
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277 Hororata Road ...continued from page 2 Hundreds and hundreds of people came to the Hororata Highland Games and had a go at tossing a Caber, Sheaf and Haggis, as well as trying Archery, The Farmers’ Walk, Mini Digger Challenge and much more. Seventeen school teams competed in the Deep South Junior Warriors with a team from Darfield High School winning.
“All of this would not be possible without the Clan Hororata volunteers,” said event manager Cindy Driscoll. Driscoll “We had a record number of people volunteering this year and they should all be extremely proud of the event they staged. Many, many people have commented on how professional the event was and how welcoming the
atmosphere,” Cindy added. “This event seems to capture people’s hearts right from Clan Hororata, to competitors, our sponsors, stall holders and visitors. It has a very special atmosphere and we are already looking to see how we can build on this for November 11th 2017,” Cindy finished.
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Highland Games: Junior Warriors champs with the Selwyn District Mayor: L to R: Mayor Sam Broughton, Marty Gameson, Hamish Thornley, Tom Freeman, Jonty Kupe, Oliver Blackburn and Simon (Deep South Icecream Representative). Once again Hororata Primary School Principal Marty Gameson worked tirelessly at the Hororata Highland Games, running the Deep South Junior W ar r io rs S ect i o n. T h i s competition included Toss the Caber (throw a wooden pole for distance), Stone Putt (throw the stone near a target) and Farmers’ Walk (carry the stones as far and as fast as you can). He took seventeen teams of four through their paces and ended up with Darfield High School students H am i sh T h or nl ey, T om Freeman, Jonty Kupe and Oliver Blackburn as the team winners. Both Tom and Hamish were part of the winning Hororata Primary team from last year. There were over 200 children up to age fourteen ‘Having A Go’ in the afternoon’s event. The event was a hectic time for Marty, his wife Delia, Delia daughter Abbi and the Hororata Primary School Staff of Julia Raybould, Raybould Megan Stewart, Amanda Cullen, Jenni Foster, Donna Moore and Penny Oliver.
Highland Games: Junior Warriors organisers from Hororata Primary School. L to R: Donna Moore, Megan Stewart, Jenni Foster, Marty Gameson (Principal), Amanda Cullen, Julia Raybould, Delia Gameson and Penny Oliver.
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More than 150 years after West Melton was founded, residents now have their own modern supermarket. Four Square West Melton was opened officially by the mayor of Selwyn District, Sam Broughton on Tuesday, November 8th. Construction on the Store began in February as part of the shopping centre development on Weedons Ross Road, directly opposite West Melton School. The 800m2 of retail floor space is now ready for customers. Owners Brent and Leah Little said Tuesday’s opening was a historic day for both the town and Four Square, each of which has a proud heritage. “Four Square has been bringing groceries to local communities since 1924, I have fond memories of visiting the Four Square in Hokitika when I was a boy,” said Brent. “West Melton, meanwhile, got its first grocery store in 1872, eight years after the town was founded, before the store was moved into the old blacksmith’s shop in 1937. Four Square West Melton represents a meeting of both timelines, and I’m proud to bring 21st century shopping to West Melton - with
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“By getting to know the people they serve, and supporting local schools and groups, they’re able to understand the nuances of each location and meet their distinctive needs.” Helping Brent and Leah in that important process will be the locals they’ve employed from West Melton and its surrounds. “We’ve assembled a fantastic team who are raring to go. They know community expectations are high but I’m confident we’ll exceed them now and well into the future,” Leah ended.
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For the past three years Pam Duncan has organised Christmas shopping at the Selwyn Gallery. It has become so popular with locals and those from surrounding areas that the small group usually involved, have been substantially increased. This year the event will take place on November 26th/27th and there will be a new group of people offering their wares for sale. “I will be there with my Christmas goodies,” Pam commented, “and I have added lots of different products from those offered in previous years,” she added. “Christmas Santa sacks will be on offer along with Christmas stockings, advent calendars, gift baskets, fudge and lots more.” Pam will be joined by: Carolyne Jones: decorative Christmas door wreaths and table centres - with an accent on natural and preserved materials. Carolyne will also offer a variety of personalised gifts for all occasions. Pip Deans with Namaskar scarves and her Crystalp
jewellery (handmade International Fashion pieces). Jan Osbourne, known as ‘More Thanit Seams’ will present ladies shirts, jackets, scarves and skirts in a variety of styles. Zara Dolan, an Irish contemporary artist now based in Christchurch, with an Honours
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West Eyreton School is a smallish rural school with a roll of just over 200. Their PTA have, on two previous occasions, run a very successful Twilight Fete, and on November 25th, plan to present their third one. It’s the School’s main fundraising event for the year and gives those attending an opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done, enjoy dinner and dessert, while catching up with friends or acquaintances. Children can attend the free show at 6pm (giving adults some peace to eat or shop!) and the list of entertainment on hand is impressive (see the advertisement in this issue for further details). At the time of going to print there were over seventy confirmed stallholders but as organisers are aware from the 2015 Fete (which ended up attracting ninety plus stalls) this is likely to increase. Around 3,000 people attended last year, but a revamped marketing campaign for 2016 has spread the word even wider and organisers hope for an even greater turnout. Some of the confirmed stall holders are: Little Red Fox (Handmade Gifts for Precious Bubbas and Crayon Accessories for Creative kids), Evelyn Rose Design (illustrator/designer maker of colourful homewares), In My Nature (variety of nature inspired products for children from teepees to cushions), Silvan Gallery (frames), Shabbyvans (miniature caravans and dolls), Spicecraft (hand blended NZ inspired food seasonings), Merlesque Jewellery (bespoke jewellery designs). New to the fete this
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year and something to definitely look out for is the PTA Plant Plot - selling a variety of vegetable and bedding plant seedlings for the garden. Organisers have arranged to keep hunger pangs at bay with a full complement of varied food vendors while the children are ably catered for by entertainment from: Beyond the Faerie Tree, miniature railway, pony rides, bouncy castles, and a visit from Darth Vader.
The Twilight Fete is a free event to attend making it pleasantly family and visitor friendly (there’s an ATM onsite too). Further updates and information can be found on Facebook (search The Twilight Fete).
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The well-attended 2015 West Eyreton School Fete.
Magician Brendan Dooley, named 2015 NZ’s Best Comedy Magician will wow Fete-goers with his stunts, tricks and treats.
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include a piano, violin and cello trio, solo performances and a string group, followed by the well-received jazz quintet ‘E Ngaro Tatou’. This group was formed for the Sensational Selwyn Awards held earlier this year, and is their only public performance to date. “Unfortunately with many other commitments and exams looming there has not been much time for rehearsals,” reported one of the musician’s parents, “but an enjoyable afternoon can still be expected. Several of the students have achieved grade seven and eight examination standards or been recognised at school competitions, which is indicative of the standard. They would particularly like to encourage younger musicians to come along and be inspired by music, as they have been, but everyone is welcome”.
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Emma Grigg on the saxophone is one the musicians set to entertain at the forthcoming concert.
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CHRISTMAS ISSUE 1: Dec 2nd - DEADLINE 10AM FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER A great issue to let readers know about gi,s, Christmas specials in-store and any Christmas events planned - it’s also a great opportunity to wish your valued customers/clients a very merry Christmas and thank them for their support.
CHRISTMAS ISSUE 2 : Dec 9th - DEADLINE 1PM, FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER This issue will contain the pull-out and keep Dining Guide, with Christmas/New Year opening hours for eateries, dairies, food stores, cafes, wineries etc for throughout the holiday period.
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There’s about to be a recordbreaking Supermoon - the biggest in nearly seventy years. As night sets in on Monday November 14th, folk are encouraged to wander outside and look at the sky. “If the weather is clear, the moon will be at its biggest and brightest in nearly seventy years, and it won't put on a similar display until late 2034,” astronomers commented. A so-called ‘Supermoon’ occurs when the moon is not only full, but is also orbiting close to Earth. This month's full moon will be the closest to Earth since January 26th, 1948. NASA said a ‘Supermoon’ technically called a Perigee Moon - can appear to be as much as fourteen per cent bigger and thirty per cent brighter than a full moon at its furthest orbital point.
Since the moon has an elliptical orbit, one side of the orbit (the Perigee) is about 48,000 kilometres closer to Earth than the other side (the Apogee). When the Earth, Moon and Sun line up in an orbit, while the moon is on its nearest approach to Earth, viewers are treated to a so-called ‘Supermoon’. This happens three times this year: on October 16th, November 14th and December
“Rural communities are enjoying better economic and social opportunities thanks to improved local cell phone coverage,” said Selwyn MP Amy Adams. Adams “An area the size of 450,000 rugby fields has been added to the country's cell network in just two years and rural areas are reaping the benefits,” Amy added. “34 new cell towers have been built throughout the country since 2014, including the cell tower at Castle Hill, which has led to better local cell coverage”. Amy commented that better cell
coverage helps drive economic areas in the first five years after development and enables rural the purchase. Selwyn to take part in the digital The programme has added 3,825 square kilometres to the economy. “It’s also essential for country’s cell network, and more emergency situations and towers are scheduled to be built makes personal life more in coming years. convenient for people living and “Improving rural connectivity is a working in remote areas,” she priority for the Government. The project is complemented by the said. The new towers are a result of Government’s Rural Broadband requirements set in the auction Initiative, and both programmes of the 700 MHz band of radio are helping boost Selwyn’s local spectrum, won by Spark and economy and supporting our Vodafone in 2014. Under the r u r a l c o m m u n i t y , ” A m y agreement they were required concluded. to build new towers in rural
14th. But, on the middle date, the moon becomes full just two hours after its closest approach to Earth. "On November 14th, it becomes full within about two hours of Perigee - arguably making it an ‘Extra-Supermoon," a NASA spokesperson added. Anyone planning to view the November 14th ‘Supermoon’ should try to get somewhere nice and dark, away from city lights, if possible.
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The 2016 Rolleston Community Fireworks evening on November 5th took place, for the first time, at the newly developed Foster Park and was attended by a crowd in excess of 15,000. The change of venue from Rolleston Reserve enabled the organising committee to take the experience to another intensity with the fireworks at the same level as the crowd and not separated by a tree line or buildings. A new sound company was employed this year to project the band music and ultimately the fireworks music around the park. Special mention has been made by the public about the quality and
selection of the music that the fireworks played to. Paul Collins of Fireworks International, who has been involved with the current format for eighteen years, added a nice touch to the event this year by constructing a sign with 150 on it which when the fireworks started, burned around the image with a white glow in recognition of Rolleston’s 150th anniversary. The crowd was well behaved, everyone enjoyed themselves and the police on duty reported no incidents. “The event is organised by a small committee representing the Rolleston Residents Association, the Rolleston
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Reserve Management Committee and other community groups who run fund raising stalls on the night. The event costs over $50,000 to run and without the entry fee the commercial vendors rents, $15,000 received from Pub Charity and $2,500 from the Selwyn District Council, the event would not be what it is today,” said Jens Christensen, chairman of the organising committee. “The community groups who raise funds for themselves on the night collectively earn over $30,000, so all in all it is a very important and iconic event in the Selwyn calendar,” Jens concluded.
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Rolleston Fireworks display Foster Park 2016 Photographers: COBi Digital - photos supplied by Selwyn District Council
An aerial view of the crowd at the Rolleston Fireworks in the new location of Foster Park. Photographers: COBi Digital - photos supplied by Selwyn District Council.
14 Tonne Wheel Excavator Water Race Cleaning Site Clearing Trenching On Site TopTop-Soil Screening Darfield Garden Club has visited two gardens recently and been extremely lucky with the weather on both occasions. Back in October we were at Broadfield Garden just the other side of Rolleston, a garden of Interna onal Significance. With a descrip on such as this, we knew we would not be disappointed. On entering the premises we were guided to the na ve border with six metre wide beds planted out with about 300 varie es of na ves. The canal, a central feature of the garden, was another show stopper. With no deciduous trees, there are no leaves in the canal in the Autumn. We visited at a wonderful me of year with so much colour from the blossoms and other plants that adorn this wonderful garden. It would be good to visit again in the Summer to view the roses and other species that will come into flower later on. ABer lunch in the grounds we had another wander around to soak up the atmosphere of this garden. Thank you to David for his excellent guided tour and maybe we can visit again during another Season, as I am sure the garden will look en rely different. Nearer to home we visited the garden of Club member Beverly Monteith and husband Merrick. Now here we have two real plant enthusiasts, who made us very welcome to their stunning garden in the Darfield township. Started in 2010 this area has everything a Canterbury Spring garden excels in, rhododendrons and irises, with paeonies wai ng their turn to shine. The irises were in full bloom and there were many colours to catch the eye. I think the overall layout of the garden was what made it, with the beds and lawns laid out to flow easily and make it delighZul to wander through. Everything was immaculate, not a weed in sight, this alone is no mean feat to achieve. ABernoon tea finished off the day with many members lingering in the sun cha ng and enjoying the garden and the company. Busy mes ahead in the garden, but do enjoy as well, stop and smell the roses! Happy days..
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Selwyn District Council’s Annual Report for 2015/16 confirms that the district enjoyed another busy and prosperous year, with new subdivisions, business land and shops being developed and the Council focussing on future planning, improving infrastructure and adding to residents’ quality of life. The report was adopted by the Council at a meeting last week. “The numbers in our annual report confirm that Selwyn is the best place in the country to live,” commented Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton. Broughton “We knew that and more and more people are moving here and finding out too,” Sam added. The Council’s most recent independent Resident’s Survey found that 94% of Selwyn residents thought that the district was a great place to live, with respondents highlighting the positive atmosphere and environment, community spirit, friendly people, accessibility to urban services, and good facilities and amenities. Building and construction activity continues to be strong in Selwyn. The value of nonresidential building consents in Selwyn grew by forty percent to reach $152 million for the year ending June 2016. The figures reflect the building of new schools in Rolleston, consents for new shops to be developed in Rolleston, West Melton and Darfield* and the continuing development of new businesses at Izone. A total of 2,687 building consents were issued in Selwyn in the year to June 2016, with consents taking an average of eleven days to be processed.
The Council’s building team was also the first in New Zealand to be reaccredited as a Building Consent Authority three times, with no requirement for changes to existing practices or systems. Council infrastructure and facilities are being upgraded for Selwyn’s growing population. A number of water supply upgrades were undertaken to add capacity in high growth areas and the first stage of a major stormwater upgrade in Leeston was started. Work started to develop a new cycleway between Coalgate and Glentunnel. Drainage improvements were completed on 140 kilometres of rural roads. Earthquake repairs to around 1,100 headstones in the district’s public cemeteries were also completed. Future planning work was also a focus for the Council, which adopted area plans for Malvern and Ellesmere. In December 2015, the Newcomers and Migrants Strategy was adopted. The strategy is a joint initiative involving central government, the Council and community organisations and sets out a range of actions to help support newcomers and migrants. The Council and Selwyn Youth Council hosted seventy four events for local residents and y o un g p e o p l e e na b l in g communities to connect. Selwyn District Council’s financial performance for the year was strong. Expenditure for the year was $86.9 million, compared with the budget of $88.3 million. Revenue was $148.9 million,
compared with the budget of $116.3 million. The main revenue variations were due to development co ntribution income being $8.3 million above budget and vested assets being valued at $11.7 million higher than the budget. Development contributions are contributions taken at the time of subdivision which are used to fund new parks and growth related costs. This funding cannot be used to subsidise rates. Vested assets are new infrastructure such as roads and footpaths which is transferred to the Council from new development areas. Vested assets do not generate income. The Council also received dividend income which was $4.7 million higher than budgeted. *The News received the following from Foodstuffs regarding Darfield’s supermarket/commercial development: “Both the Taege Family and Foodstuffs SI Ltd are looking forward to providing the township of Darfield with a staged supermarket and small shopping centre development. The integrated commercial project will include some six retail tenancies, a Four Square supermarket linked to the adjacent open space areas and ample parking facing onto the State Highway. Consents for the development will soon be submitted to Council (this was on October 11th). The Four Square will be similar in design to that of the Four Square proposed at Lake Tekapo.”
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The Sheffield Garden Club ventured out again on a beau ful Spring day, boarding a coach and travelling towards Windwhistle for our first stop. ‘The Point Sta on’ is owned by Teena and Stephen Richards and we arrived to find a beau ful morning tea laid on for us. Teena talked to us of the history of the house and farm and about living where weather plays a big part in your day to day life, with snow or gales. Neither of these were an issue on this day. The Rhododendrons and Azaleas put on a magnificent showing and, no doubt, the Mount Peel Lilies will do the same in the months to come. ABer enjoying the vista of this lovely home and gardens we set off across the Rakaia Gorge towards Awa Awa Reserve, what a beau ful spot to enjoy our packed lunch with hundreds of Rhododendrons and Azaleas gleaming against the back drop of na ve bush and birdsong. Our ‘Melbourne Cup Hat’ compe on created lots of laughs with the very obliging coach driver being coerced into judging for us and earning his lunch. Our next port of call was Methven with a visit to the Museum to hear about the history of the area and also a few stories of Dawn’s early married life in this area. A spot of shopping and a cup of coffee saw us all contented with our day’s excursion. As we leB, the dark clouds were beginning to slide over the hilltops in our direc on. But the day had dealt us one out of the box, lovely sunshine and great companionship. Next month we are off to Homebush for our Christmas party.
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Results 5th November 2016 A Grade: Kirwee Black 3
West Melton 13
Men Tom Payne Dave Ashton Tom Bloomfield Jack Kelliher
4 v Jeroen Breunisse 9 4 v Jack Prouting 9 0 v Simon Stronoch 9 4 v Jorit Nuchs 9
Women Kate Edwards Flynn Topham Jess Lane Harriet Bond
9 v Rebecca Harkerss 7 5 v Suzanne Williams 9 9 v Sophie Foote 0 9 v Vivienne Homewood7
Mens Doubles Tom P & Dave Tom B & Jack
5 v Jeroen & Jack 7 v Simon & Jorit
9 9
Womens Doubles Kate & Flynn Jess & Harriet
7 v Rebecca & Suzanne9 6 v Sophie & Vivienne 9
Mixed Doubles Tom P & Kate Dave & Flynn Tom B & Jess Jack & Harriet Courtenay 3
0 v Jeroen & Rebecca 6 3 v Jack & Suzanne 6 4 v Simon & Sophie 6 6 v Jorit & Vivienne 7 Kirwee Gold 13
Results 5th November 2016 Match of the Day: Combined Stableford (Drawn Partners) 1st: P Beatson & S Hygate 76 2nd: D Thompson & S Jeffs 74 M Overton & C Banks 74 R Ford & B Nally 74 B Smith & D Benn 74 Closest to the Pin: #3: H Beaumont (Won with a hole in one. Congratulations Helen)
#9: S Jeffs #13: P Beatson #17: P Beatson Longest Drive Men: L Yee Longest Drive Ladies: J Johnson Twos: S Black, S Jeffs & H Beaumont
Another member playing at Pegasus on Friday had a hole in one. - Congratulations to Dale Macdonald. Thank you to all our sponsors
Men Edward Stott 0 v Jordan Edwards Michael 0 v David Topham Mitchell Cockburn 0 v Craig Roberts John Hughes 4 v Johnny Austin
9 9 9 9
Women Amy Truscott 9 v Anabelle Austin Rebecca Turner 9 v Donna Frew Katelyn Edwards 3 v Emma Pennells Lauren Mathewson1 v Janine Topham
5 6 9 9
Mens Doubles Edward & Michael 0 v Jordan & David Mitchell & John 4 v Craig & Johnny
9 9
Womens Doubles Amy & Becs 9 v Anabelle & Donna 1 Katelyn & Lauren 6 v Emma & Janine 9
Mixed Doubles Edward & Amy 5 v Jordan & Anabelle 7 Michael & Becs 1 v David & Donna 6 Mitchell&Katelyn6(5)v Craig & Emma 7(7) John & Lauren 6 v Johnny & Janine 7
By Senior Music Students from Darfield High School
Sunday 13th Nov - 4pm Trinity Church
Results 5th November 2016 Match of the Day - Nett Best Gross: A Sime 76 A Kenworthy 67 M Cowen 67 R Redfern 68 S Oliver 70 A Sime 71 B Mangels 71 P Eddy 71 N Penney 71 P Cardosi 71 Closest to the Pins: #2 in 2: B Mangels #6: S Inch #11: P Cardosi #14: A Sime #17: A Kenworthy
West Melton Blue 5 v West Melton Gold 4 West Melton White 8 v Weedons Green 1 Weedons Blue 9 v Kirwee White 0 View Hill 5 v Courtenay East 4 Sheffield Def Courtenay West Darfield South 5 v West Melton Or 4 Darfield North 1 v Kirwee Red 8 Hororata Bye
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TERRACE STATION AT HORORATA Books & Plants For Sale Sunday 13th November 11:00am - 4:00pm www.terracestation.org.nz
Gold coin entry to cover costs.
CIRCUIT CLASS WITH JO Experienced Group Fitness Instructor. Suitable for all fitness levels. Come and work out in a fun & friendly environment.
Every Tues & Thurs 7-8pm Darfield Primary Hall FB:@groupfitnesswithjo
OPENING 11th NOV for the season OPENING HOURS During School Term: Mon - Fri: 3:30pm - 7pm Sat - Sun: 1pm - 7pm
During School & Public Holidays:
Twilight Results 4th November 2016 Ladies: I McLaughlan 20 J Wilson 18 K Penney 17 G Hobbs 17 Men: B Scott 21 A Syme 20 A Hogg 20 N Penney 20 J Morton 19 M Inch 19 D McCorn 19 P Cardosi 18 P Pownceby 18 Paper Plus Mystery Box: N Taken Tail End Prize: D Stone
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Everyday: 1pm - 7pm. Please enquire at the pool about lessons, swim club & lane swimming mes.
ADMINISTRATION PRICES: Adult: $3.50 Child & Senior: $2.50 CONCESSION CARD PRICES: Adult: $31.50 (10 swims) Child & Senior: $22.50 (10 swims) Family Season Pass: $155.00 AQUAROBICS CLASSES: Monday - 12noon $8 per class or $70 for 10 class concession card. We wish to thank Darfield Food Centre for their ongoing support.
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Monday 14th November 2016 7:30pm At the West Melton Netball Clubrooms All Welcome www.sporty.co.nz/westmeltonnetball
Darfield High School is looking for families in Darfield and surrounding areas to host interna onal students from various countries in 2017.
DATES TO REMEMBER 25 Oct - 25 Nov
28 Oct-24Nov 10:00am
10th Nov 11th Nov 12th Nov 13th Nov 13th Nov 13th Nov 13th Nov 13th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 15th Nov 15th Nov 15th Nov 15th Nov 16th Nov 16th Nov 16th Nov 19th Nov 19th Nov 19th Nov 21st Nov 21st Nov 22nd Nov 22nd Nov 23rd Nov 25th Nov 26th Nov 26th Nov 26 & 27 Nov 28th Nov 29th Nov 29th Nov 30th Nov 1st Dec 1st Dec 2nd Dec 9th Dec 16th Dec
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‘Sodium Cyanide’ laid for possums Klondyke Block Broken River - Iron Creek area Contemporary Artworks Exhibition Selwyn Gallery Sheffield/Springfield Toy Library AGM Springfield Community Hall Darfield Pool Opens today for the Season Ross Street, Darfield Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Kirwee Community Hall Cheese Making Class - Feta, Camembert & Ricotta Oxford Xmas Hamper Tournament Greendale Golf Club Café Hope Sheffield Hall Books and Plants for Sale Terrace Station, Hororata Music Concert by Senior Music Students from DHS Trinity Church Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 18th November Issue Kirwee Rec. Reserve Man. Committee Triennial General Meeting
Sports Pavilion, Kirwee Reserve
West Melton Netball Club AGM
At the Clubrooms Glentunnel Community Hall
Whitecliffs Township & Domain Committee Triennial Election
Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Bone Density Health Clinic She Loves Golf! A chance for women to give golf a go! Malvern Business Network Local Business Group Meeting
Darfield Pharmacy Hororata Golf Club
Local Community Meeting (Sheff, Waddgtn, Tawera, Springf)
Sheffield Hall
Selwyn Waihora Zone Team Drop-in Day Daytime Quilt & Stitch Group’s first meeting today St John Darfield Youth Division Open Night Courtenay A&P Show is on today! Speed Shearing at the Courtenay A&P Show She Loves Golf! A chance for women to give golf a go! Terrace Winebar & Restaurant will be closed today Kirwee Township Committee Triennial Elections Hororata Scouts AGM
Darfield Service Centre/Library
Terrace Winebar& Restaurant Selwyn-Rak Vet Clinic, alongside Bakery
St Andrews Church Bray Street, Darfield Kirwee Domain Kirwee Domain Hororata Golf Club
Kirwee Hall, A&P Showgrounds Hororata Scout Den Local Community Meeting (Kirw, Darf, Coalg, Glentnl, Whitecliffs) Darfield Library Firearms License Testing Darfield Shooting Centre The Twilight Fete West Eyreton Domain Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Kirwee Community Hall Prebbleton Crafts and More Market Prebbleton Hall Darfield Christmas Shopping Selwyn Art Gallery, Darfield Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 2nd December Issue (Christmas Issue 1) Give Blood Today Darfield Rec Centre West Melton Community Centre Committee Triennial Elections
West Melton Community Centre
Selwyn-Rak Vet Clinic, alongside Bakery Selwyn Waihora Zone Team Drop-in Day Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for 7th December Issue Haunui Trust AGM Darfield Catholic Parish Centre
Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 9th December Issue (Christmas Issue 2) Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 16th December Issue (Christmas Issue 3) Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 21st December Issue (Small Edi on)
Next year in par cular we have a number of European girls arriving for three to 12 month stays; they are reques ng host families with horses and/or the opportunity to ride regularly. All host families will be paid $240 per week, and students will be responsible for paying any extra fees for their horses/riding/ sports while in NZ. For more about hos ng, please contact Sarah Rawson at school on 318 8411, cell 022 6938 497 or sarah@darfield.school.nz
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PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON 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
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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.
Wednesday 16 November th
5pm - 8pm at Bray Street.
DARFIELD Youth Division
Enquiries to: Michelle Kittelty Assistant Divisional Manager - 021 927 232
Darfield Shooting Centre Cnr Telegraph Road & Creyke Road
Wed 23rd Nov 7:30pm All Welcome
WEST MELTON COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMITTEE TRIENNIAL ELECTIONS The West Melton Community Centre Commi2ee (WMCC) has the responsibility for managing the local West Melton Community Centre. The Triennial Elec on Mee ng to set this commiRee will be held at
the West Melton Community Centre Tuesday November 29th at 7:30 pm. Nomina ons are sought from interest groups that u lise the facility (one member per user group) or ratepayers within the Community Centre ra ng area. Nomina ons must be moved and seconded by individuals who are also either ratepayers or residents within the Community Centre ra ng area. If you would like to nominate someone to the commiRee or would like be to nominated please contact Dianne Brown phone 03 260 1364 or email her on dianne.brown@xtra.co.nz Please note this commi6ee will cease to exist when the new West Melton Community and Recrea0on Centre becomes opera0onal.
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CATTERY ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots of cuddles & loving care. Please phone 03 312 1452 or visit our website: www.angelcats.biz or email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz CELEBRANT CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence. Weddings and Civil unions in Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or 027 205 4660.
• Ferguson T.E.A Tractor
$2,600 • Cox Ride-on Mower
$2,000 • Rotary Slasher $750 • Back Blade $750
Suit Lifestyle Block. Prefer to sell as one lot, but will sell separately.
Phone 03 318 1752. FIREWOOD & COAL
RK Firewood TREE FELLING
Mix Natural Dog Food. Café Hope MIGHTY Natural & wholesome.
Open 10:00am Sunday 13th Nov Sheffield Hall Railway Terrace, Sheffield All Welcome
CHURCH NOTICES CHURCH of the Open Door, Te Pirita. God loves all Open 24/7.
Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30
Origin Youth
Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace
Sunday 4pm Isaac Williams 027 420 5704
CONTRACTING
FARM MACHINERY FOR SALE
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.
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
OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS And
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HORORATA Scouts AGM, BIRD Protection. Having trouble Ear Hororata Scout den, 6pm with birds nesting in your m Monday a 0 1 Tuesday 22 November. Phone chimney? Chim Chim Chimney Sweepers use a braided 021 253 4325. DRIVEWAYS stainless steel netting to keep birds out. Also still sweeping LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards Nutrient Budgets and logfire repairs. So if you and dairy lanes our speciality. Advice on Overseer, compliance have 'Bird Flue' Phone Screened rotten-rock, it’s 021 253 4315 0800 224 464 or 318 1514. local and lasts better. Dr Samuel Dennis Glenroy Springfield Quarry phone CLEANING 318 4132.
OPEN NIGHT Come along to our ‘Open Night’ at Penguins and Cadets. See our wonderful new building and experience some of our programme in action!
CHIMNEY CLEANING
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• Conven onal Bales • Baleage • All areas
Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford
Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting
03 312 3355 027 288 8724
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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
Old Man Pine
$330
• 6m3 Macrocarpa $440 • 6m3 Blue Gum $440
Phone 03 318 2836
FIREWOOD 3m 6m 9m 12m 3
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$180 Split $350 & $510 Delivered $670
SAM LAYTON FIREWOOD SUPPLY Phone
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HARDWOODS BLUEGUM 3m33 $240.00 OREGON 3m $240.00 SPECIAL
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FENCING
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INSPECTIONS TENANCY Inspections! Offering initial & routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you. Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd on 027 313 2270 or email rtil@xtra.co.nz LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.
RURAL Hororata - sunny 4 PEASTRAW – Medium squares, bedrm plus office, wood burner, new kitchen, double $40. Phone 318 3055. WOOD shavings - untreated, garage. No dogs. $370 p.w. clean shavings suitable for Phone 022 130 0480. TIDY 3 bedroom house in Kowai PAINTING & DECORATING horse stables, calving sheds, Bush to rent until June 2017, chicken houses and rabbit fully furnished, big garden. PAINTER Rapid Response. h u t c h e s . Av a i l a b l e i n Call 027 448 8558. Quality work guaranteed. 3 70L bags, 1m bales Interior/Exterior, roofs, (compressed) and bulk LAWNMOWING spraypainting, waterblasting. delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 SELWYN Mowing. Ride-on Phone Graeme for a free for more details. mower/large lawns. Locally quote 318 2614. Email owned and operated. Phone spotgee@xtra.co.nz GARDENS & LAWNS Mike 027 497 8111. COMPOST well rotted pig FREELANCE manure and sawdust, no PLANT NURSERIES PAINTER/ smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up HORORATA Nurseries Quality or delivered. Ph 318 8131. CONTRACTOR landscape plants at wholesale Trade qualified prices. Specialists in farm and GRAZING 25 years specialising in dairy conversion plantings. house pain0ng, GRAZING available for 1 or 2 Natives, ornamentals, hedging, • Int/ext light commercial deciduous trees. Hardy locally horses. Hoskyns Road, • Garage floors Kirwee. P le as e pho ne grown stock. Fr iend ly • Airless spraying… & more! knowledgeable advice. Phone 022 045 0342. All about quality! GRAZING available for sheep or Dave or Wendy for hours we Phone ScoR cattle, long or short term, are open 03 318 0081 or visit Sheffield Valley. Please phone www.hororatanurseries.co.nz 021 029 83216 S. Gilmour 021 232 8069 or FREE QUOTES 03 318 1757. PAINTING & DECORATING
GRAZING LAND WANTED • • •
Lease land required Any size considered Any loca on considered.
PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL
Brian & Rose Walker 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!
SCRAP METAL
SCRAP METAL
0800 667 778
Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid - Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or
0800 030 712 Buying Cars & Farm Machinery Specialising in farm clean-ups. SITUATION VACANT
SITUATION VACANT
BARISTA/CAFÉ ALL ROUNDER Yello Shack cafe have an exci0ng new posi0on available as a Barista/Cafe All Rounder who is able to work in a fast paced environment and be an integral part of our team. • 25 - 30 hours per week, poten
ally more in summer months • Flexible and able to work weekends • LCQ cer ficate /Barista Cer ficate preferable • Hospitality experience required. In return, we can offer you a friendly & posi ve workplace and a compe ve rate of pay (depending on experience).
Please apply to: lucye.hornby@gmail.com - with your Resume.
Contact Greg Barnaby 03 303 0996 or 027 364 8413
MOORPORK LTD
HEDGE TRIMMING
Hedge Trimming in Canterbury
Call Don today on
Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183 For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements. Proud to be your local Painter!
021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier access
• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less • Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge
Domestic & Light Commercial Wallpapering | Rooves | Gib Stopping 35 years experience. Refs available
Phone Dave 021 142 0567
DRIVER (Class 5) REQUIRED Transpor ng pigs from our 2 modern, high health indoor piggeries at Oxford and Aylesbury, to Ashburton, Monday to Friday, with a modern truck and trailer unit. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED: • To keep truck and trailer washed, cleaned and maintained on a daily basis • To maintain our strict biosecurity standards, health and safety prac ces • Excellent stockmanship. MOORPORK OFFERS: • Compe ve salary package • Sociable hours. Applicants must be NZ ci0zens, permanent residents or have a valid work visa, and be a resident of New Zealand at the 0me of applica0on. Please email CV's to moorpork@farmside.co.nz or phone Grant Barwell 027 205 0165 or Cherie Ackroyd 027 297 3777.
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SITUATION VACANT
SITUATION VACANT
CHEF/COOK WANTED Part-time hours (approx. 30 hours per week) Has to be able to work unsupervised. Ph George - Terrace Winebar & Restaurant 027 242 1831.
WINDOW REPAIRS
Early Deadline: 10am Monday
Part-time hours. Must be able to work weekends and on-call. Prefer if held duty manager’s licence but not essential. Ph George - Terrace Winebar & Restaurant 027 242 1831.
Teacher Aide Position
SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield hostel. $160.00 pw includes power, phone, internet & sky TV. Ph 0274 791 431 or 03 318 3660.
• Retro Fit
Double Glazing • Insurance
Repairs Ph 03 318 4128
WANTED MACROCARPA trees or logs wanted. Will pay good money. Firewood processing and tree removal also available. Phone Rini at RK Firewood 027 451 7300. WINDOW CLEANING
Springfield are looking for a Teacher Aide who works well with younger children, has good communication skills and who is able to work independently with groups of children within a classroom setting.
COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES
Please send a CV and the names of 2 relevant referees to office@springfield.school.nz or post to 2 Tawera Lane, Springfield 7681
• Catdoors
www.malvernglass.co.nz
Springfield School - Fixed Term for 2017
This position would be 16 hours a week Monday-Thursday. There could be an opportunity to work with an older student developing life skills for an extra half an hour a day.
• Mirrors • Splash Backs
ROOM TO LET
FRONT OF HOUSE WAITER/ WAITRESS WANTED
WINDOW REPAIRS
TRADES
TRADES
Local Window Cleaner with 20 years experience! Covering most of Selwyn area. Satisfaction guaranteed. Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.
COUNTRY TOUCH Services
Applications close November 17th. DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.
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.
Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Coalgate, Kirwee, Springfield. Free No Obligation Quotes!
Ph 021 364 664
We are now based in Rolleston
WINDOW REPAIRS
Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renova ons Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked drains Pump servicing Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service
FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046. SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing. Got a broken glass window? Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.
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!
Thursday 10th Nov 2016 VEHICLE FOR SALE SUZUKI Carry, 4WD, flatdeck, 2002, 5 speed hi/low 4WD system. Only 59,000km. Serviced, new clutch, towbar, snow & mud tyres. Not complied or WOF - off road use only. $4,750 (see photos on TradeMe). Maniototo Motors Ltd RMVT. Ph Bob 027 472 6595.
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TRADES
TRADES
TRADES
Brian’s Telelectric Ltd Brian Rowe Registered Electrician Phone: 03 318 1928 Mobile: 027 251 0151 Email: Brians.telelectric@vodafone.co.nz DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL
■ New Builds ■ Extensions ■ Renovations ■ Kitchen & Bathrooms
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.
House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.
Qualified
roofs, footpaths & driveways.
Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584
Upholsterer Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons Ph 03 980 4979
Moss Treating:
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 • • • • • • • •
William Ross BUILDING & PAINTING SERVICES
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
Qualified Tradesman • Bricklaying & Blocklaying • Stonework • Restoration Work • Chimney, Fireplace
& Firebacks • Quality Workmanship
Guaranteed
VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944
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
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! “Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. Mark Jones is one of the highest -and you all know it! Please don’t feel so stupid 03 318-1956 or insecure, it’s not your fault” 027 210 4242 – Donald Trump
021 732 331
0800 427 427
www.supercomputer.co.nz
mark@supercomputer.co.nz
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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing
DARFIELD
Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.
Septic Tank Servicing Dairy Sumps Pumped Out Drain Unblocking
MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898
Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693
MALVERN COMPUTERS • New Computers • Virus • Laptops Removal • Problem • Upgrades Solving • Software
Closed Saturdays
Acer E5E5-572G • 15.6” screen • Intel i7 3.0GHz
CPU • 16gig RAM • 480gig SSD • 2gig nVidia
Jon Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103
$1685
Graphics Incl GST • Bluetooth malcomputers@clear.net.nz • 2 TB external HDD
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
PROTECH
027 445 0684
BUILDERS LTD Local Builder • New Houses • Altera ons • Addi ons • Farm Buildings •
david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email
03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz
po box 26 kirwee
we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.
Registered Drainlayer • • • •
Septic tank installations Blocked drains Sewer & storm water Effluent disposal fields
Ph Craig 03 318 1069 Mob 027 253 5373 Fax 03 318 1059
Your Local Registered Electrician
ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448
Ph: 021 387 750 A.H: 03 318 0030
General household & business electrical work. DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI
Your local & reliable tradesman
027 538 7791 03 317 9213 Greendale RD1 Christchurch.
♦ Alterations/Upgrades ♦ Maintenance & General ♦ Town & Country
Handyman Dan
Ph 0800 765 758
Home - Lifestyle - Farm
Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282
From fencing to sheds and everything in-between. Years of experience and fully qualified. Ph/text Danny 027 250 0059
Selwyn Electrical Ltd
Give Nigel a call now for your no obliga0on free quote
Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz
or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowen ling@gmail.com
81 Main South Road, Rolleston
Paddy and Mick were walking along a street in London ..... Paddy looked in one of the shop windows and saw a sign that caught his eyes. The sign read, "Suits £5.00 each, Shirts £2.00 each, trousers £2.50 per pair". Paddy said to his pal, "Mick look at the prices! We could buy a whole lot of dose and when we get back to Ireland we could make a fortune. Now when we go in you stay quiet, okay? Let me do all da talking cause if they hear our accents, they might think were thickos from Ireland and try to screw us. I'll put on my best English accent". "Right y'are Paddy, I'll keep me mouth shut, so I will. You do all da business" said Mick. They go in and Paddy said in a posh voice, "Hello my good man. I'll take 50 suits at £5.00 each, 100 shirts at £2.00 each, and 50 pairs of trousers at £2.50 each.. I'll back up me truck ready to load em on, so I will." The owner of the shop said quietly, "You're from Ireland, aren't you?" "Well yes," said a surprised Paddy. "What gave it away?" The owner replied, "This is a dry-cleaners"!