Issue 786 Friday 7th April 2017

Inside this issue: Agri Innova+on Award Con+nued…

South Island Ag Field Days A Night of Comedy at the Terrace Winebar Recrui+ng Locals Now Check and Check Again at Intersec+ons Unique Quilt Donated Bloom’s Beauty Spot Dedica+on Recognised

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Computer Corner 8 Driveway Safety Reminders 9 10 11 11 12 12 13

West Melton Bowling Club 14 April Events at Local Library 15 15 Primary/Intermediate Schools Duathlon West Melton Primary School 16 No Changes to Trading 17 Relay For Life Rolleston 17 Sports 18 Public No+ces 18-20 Dates To Remember

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Classifieds

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Trades Email Column

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“Such are the ironies of life,” said an obviously jubilant Keith Taege, of Sheffield’s Taege Engineering when responding to his firm’s winning of the, ‘Agri -Innovation Award’ at the recent South Island Agricultural Field Days, held in Kirwee, for his Power Discs. “We did originally make discs for our drills but they were a waste of time and cost us big money.

“Fitting discs to our drills ruined the two main features that made the Taege product stand out from our competitors, so we abandoned them. The weight of our drills was too light to force the discs into the ground. Our flexible vibrating tines created tilth that grows seed by breaking up the soil as they pass through. A disc cuts a trench and there is no hard soil to work the tine. Still, customers continued to ask for disc openers so we, my brother Brian and I, began to think outside the square to design an apparatus that would allow us to best use the existing weight of the drill and not reduce the tilth that is so important for crop success and Taege drills.

Keith & Brian Taege - understandably pleased and proud by their SIAFD Agri Innovation Award.

This was achieved by mounting the discs in the middle of the drawbar producing a fulcrum point in multiplying the leverage and effectiveness of the weight of the drill. By having the option of powering the discs they turn slightly faster than tractor speed creating a tilth. not just a slot. so the advantage of Taege’s vibrating tine is not lost. By powering the disc there is also an added advantage that trash or residue is cut completely, assisting in reducing build-up

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simply could not cope with the capacity of these new balers.

These innovations are only part of those from the talented Taege family and their business.

Over the last twenty years there have been a considerable number of inventions that never existed before and that are now part of the farming scene.

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amongst the tines and aiding decomposition.

Keith and Brian experienced the same feeling that their father Cliff and Joe Holliday did when in the 1970’s Taege Engineering won an innovation award for the V rake. This was a new innovation that revolutionised the raking of hay into the windrows needed for the introduction of the large round baler. Conventional hay rakes

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Dra< Annual Plan Snippets of History From Years Gone By Darfield Garden Club West Melton Fete Back Country Trip Enjoyed

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Probably the most well known is the Seed Drill that has a patented metering system second to none in the world, but there are many, many more. In earlier days when customers expressed disinterest in Taege’s innovative tine harrows they were told.

“Take the harrows, if you don’t like them send them back and Taege’s will pay the freight. If you do like them send a cheque, (but Taege’s won’t pay the postage)! Not one tine harrow came back!”

“At SIAFD two Judges said when casting a critical eye over the machine,” Keith recalled. “I am

certainly impressed and I would put you at the top of the list for first prize at this point and time.

Then they told me I was the first entrant they had visited. I was left wondering how well I would do after they had visited the other 47 entrants,” concluded a very happy Keith with a laugh.

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COMEDY NIGHT AT THE TERRACE

PM Bill English with Keith Taege of Taege Engineering at Sheffield winner of the SIFD Agri Innovation Award.

The Agri Innovation Award rewards New Zealand made innovation or inventions that provide benefits to farmers and it has a cash prize of $2,500 for the winner.

The entries for the 2017 SIAFD Agri-Innovation Award were widely varied, making judging extremely difficult. The entries ranged from software, to machinery and tools.

The Overall Winner was the ‘Power Discs’ from Taege Engineering Ltd of Sheffield and the judges also awarded two Merit Awards: Ensol for Levno, ‘A milk sensor suite using patented technology which provides farmers information about what is occurring on the farm’ and Hydratorq Ltd for ‘Mobile and Static Ozone generators for the elimination of bacteria in Agricultural and Horticultural applications’.

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The 2017 South Island Agricultural Field Days attracted around 30,000 people through the gates over its three days of operation - up from 27,500 two years ago.

“The bad weather at the start of the week did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm for the Field Days,” said SIAFD media spokesperson Daniel Schat.

Schat “The event, which was held for the second time at its new home in Kirwee saw MP for Selwyn Amy Adams attend on Wednesday, and again on Thursday with Prime Minister, Bill English.

English Thousands of people watched the demonstrations, which,” said Daniel, “are a key point of difference to other events.

SIAFD really is the premier event in New Zealand for launching and demonstrating equipment and technology,” he concluded.

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From Detroit USA, comedian Kevin Tate, on his first ever trip ‘down under’ will, for one night only, be bringing live comedy to the Terrace Winebar and Restaurant, on Thursday, May 18th. In the style of Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy, Murphy Kevin promises a laugh a minute (sometimes two!) - and in Darfield!

Also on stage will be special guests Marc Ryan (The Beautiful Bogan) from Adelaide, one of Australia’s up and

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coming stars of comedy, plus New Zealand comedian Charde (Memoirs of a Maori), who will ‘bring some of her very funny characters with her’. Altogether this promises to be an outstanding and entertaining night of laughter. The evening doesn’t stop there though.

Along with the always enjoyable experience of dining at the Terrace, those that wish to boogie on into the night can do so with music by DJ Dave after the comedy show.

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“After finding some great locals last year and adding them to the team, we need to do the same again,” said Leith Kerr, Kerr Gnomes Alpine Sports co-owner.

“We hope some of the everincreasing number of local skiers will take up the challenge, and join us.

“Gnomes is a local business, run by local people (Leith and Ally Kerr), Kerr and we’re Canterbury’s largest off-mountain ski rental department. We really want to attract staff with a passion for skiing / snowboarding and the great outdoors. It’s also an opportunity for someone to learn new skills - new skills that can assist with gaining

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“We work in a fun, fast-paced, environment and all our staff enjoy the benefits of skiing at local mountains on their time off.”

Gnomes staff over the years have come from many countries and various areas of this one; lots of long term friendships have been established and for locals working in the Store it’s a chance to interact with likeminded people, while enjoying their company, skiing or socialising.

“To be successful in your quest for a job,” said Leith, “you need the following: • Must ski or snowboard • Must be available to work weekends • Must work well in a team • Must show initiative and responsibility

Must be able to offer the highest level of customer service possible • Must enjoy learning new skills • Must work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment • Retail and/or snow sports experience is an advantage.

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Darfield Market Trust Every Saturday 9:00am till 1:00pm (Car boot sale first Saturday of each month) In the Main Street on the lawn opposite the Darfield Challenge A stall for every need!

Vegetables, Eggs, Clothes, Nic nacs, Jewellery, Native Plants, Herbs, Fruit Trees, and Annuals.

All New stall holders welcome Stalls $5 per week Contact Ian on 021 256 3739 or Alastair on 021 022 26111 for more information Come and support your local community

Local Police and Selwyn District Council are reminding motorists of the importance of checking and checking again before crossing an intersection.

41% of all crashes in Selwyn occur at intersections. From 2012-2016 in total 520 crashes occurred at intersections within

the district, and of these 225 crashes involved an injury, with twelve fatalities recorded.

Nationally, many crashes occur at intersections, with 58,170 crashes occurring at intersections in New Zealand, or 39% of all crashes.

“Police continue to observe motorists that do not stop at stop sign controlled intersections,” said Senior Sergeant Pete Stills of the New Zealand Police.

“Far too many people have been killed or seriously injured in Selwyn at intersections.

Police would remind motorists that STOP means your wheels are not moving, at all. Nothing else defines having come to a stop. A very good habit to form is to not start looking either way until after you have come to a complete stop.”

Selwyn Road Safety Coordinator Ngaire Tinning commented that while many crashes in other areas of New Zealand occur at urban intersections, most crashes in Selwyn are at intersections on rural roads where higher speed limits apply, creating more risk that injuries may occur.

In Selwyn the most common cause of crashes at intersections are failing to stop or give way (a factor in 34% of crashes) and poor observation (a factor in 29% of crashes).

The ‘Check and Check Again’

campaign is being carried out in Selwyn, Ashburton, Timaru and Waimakariri. The campaign will remind motorists of a driving basic - coming to a complete stop when approaching a stop sign, checking both ways for traffic and checking again before crossing the intersection to ensure it is safe to proceed. Failing to stop at an intersection can cost a driver a $150 fine, twenty demerit points, a serious injury or even a life if it causes a crash.

When approaching a Give Way intersection motorists also need to slow down and be ready to stop, give way if needed and check carefully before passing through the intersection.

Drivers are also being reminded that showing some patience and courtesy to other motorists and road users at intersections helps create a safer environment for everyone and helps reduce the number of crashes.

Selwyn motorists are being invited to check their knowledge of intersection rules by taking part in a quick questionnaire.

Every entry goes into a draw to win a $250 MTA voucher and a weekly draw of a $50 MTA voucher. Entries are open until April 26th - to enter visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/ intersections or pick up a form from a Selwyn Library/Service Centre.

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Sue Jones Life Guide — Clairvoyant — Medium An informal gathering and Available for Readings & Workshops afternoon tea was held at the Crystals, Salt Lamps, Oracle Cards, Incense, Darfield Library and Service Books, CDs, Natural Soaps & Laundry Products for sale Centre, Monday, March 27th, 158 Bealey Road Ph:318 1293, 027 614 8701 to thank the Malvern Offering Insight, Hope & Inspiration Community Board for their generous donation of an unique quilt to the Library.

The beautiful quilt was made by local quilter, Pauline Sewell and was purchased at auction by the Malvern Community Thursday 27th April 2017 Board. Proceeds from the 3:00pm – 6:00pm auction were donated to the Darfield Recreation Centre Darfield Hospital.

North Terrace, Darfield “The quilt is a delightful representation of our local history with familiar scenes of our small townships. Do come and view it in its new location close to the foyer of the ‘The Quilt’, by Pauline Sewell. Proceeds of auction won by the Library,” said Isabel Milward, Milward Malvern Community Board, kindly donated to the Darfield Hospital.

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“The Library and Service Centre hosts a number of concluded. community groups in the adjacent meeting rooms, Contact the Library including a local quilting group, to enquire about and is pleased to make these mee ng room Calling Mums, Tweens and Teens – You don’t want to miss this! rooms available at a very Are you or your teenager suffering from problema+c skin? It is just another challenge young bookings. reasonable cost for groups to people have to face going through adolescence, and quite frankly, it sucks! If you would like get together,” Isabel

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While the News touched on the award presented to Joe Prouting at the recent Malvern A & P Show, there is considerable background to the honour. Joe was the recipient of a Royal Agriculture Society Medal (RAS) for his sixty years of dedication to the Malvern Show.

The gathered crowd heard how Joe moved from West Melton to Sheffield as a seven year old on a Massey Harris Tractor towing a trailer of gear, with Joe seated amongst it. His family lived in a caravan for two or three years while their house was built on Bluff Road.

In 1957 Joe first exhibited in the Malvern Show’s school section winning with his handwriting. The next year, 1958, Joe started showing sheep; they were taken to the Show by local company Stevenson’s Transport.

The Prouting’s South Suffolk Stud was established in 1972 and named Rocklea after the farm at Sheffield. Joe always entered his Stud sheep, along with his flock sheep at the Malvern Show and always had at least one entrant in the gift

The presentation of the Royal Agriculture Society Award. To Christene & Joe Prouting - Jane Jenkins (right) the 2017 Malvern A & P Show President does the honours. lamb class.

Joe exhibited at Malvern every year, until selling the Sheffield farm in 2001 and moving to Waimate. He regularly showed not only stock and wool, but also produce.

Joe has always been well supported by his wife Christene, Christene a keen exhibitor in the Cooking, Photography, Flower and Handcraft Sections and excelling at smocking.

Joe was Malvern Show President in 1985 after a number of years on the Committee. He has excelled in sheep production and is recognised as being at the fore-front of the South Suffolk breeders. Joe has passed his knowledge, genetics and Stud on to his son Simon who is continuing the Rocklea

Stud in Dannevirke.

Joe came back and exhibited sheep at least once during his seven years in Waimate, before more regularly showing following his move back to West Melton in 2008 and his subsequent retirement to Darfield.

“Joe epitomises the NZ Royal Agricultural Society,” commented the Malvern A & P Show roving commentator Melissa Jebson, Jebson “with his dedication and commitment for sixty years, producing and showing top quality South Suffolk progeny, and the Malvern A & P Show Committee hav e no h es it at io n in nominating him for an RAS Excellence Award.”

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Topiaries Flowering cherries Oaks Ash Maples Weeping willows Flowering crab apples Many more deciduous trees

Please be aware this will be a closing down sale so the opportunity for landscape advice on the day will be minimal!

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Allison Sampson Memorial (Supreme Champion Horse) Kate Stackhouse Johnson Salver (Individual Most Points in Show) Nancy Dimmock Malvern Mounted Rifles Cup (Most Points Family) Dimmock Family William Bros Silver Salver (Most Points Runner Up Family) D & J Topp Draper Contracting Extra Effort Award G Innes Stock & Station Trophy: Emily Gerard QA Wright Memorial Cup (Most Points in Horse Section) Emily Gerard Clancy Challenge Cup (Champion Park Hack): Kate Stackhouse Woodhouse Cup (Champion Hack) Samantha Horn Oakside Challenge Cup: Lauren Haig May Family Challenge Trophy: J M Riley Bateman Challenge Trophy Brigit Henderson Ben More Supreme Champ Pony Trophy Jessica Brechin Neil Kay Memorial Trophy (Champion Rider Pony Section) Meg Fleming Wyndale Trophy/Stokes Family Cup (District Leading Rein) Charli Maley H N May Memorial Cup (Champion Lead Rein): Olivia Mehrtens RMD Johnson Mt Torlesse Challenge Cup (Champion Hunter): Gus Thompson JH Muirhead Silver Teapot Challenge

(Best Lady Rider Hunter Classes over 16 years): Melanie Morris JH Muirhead Trophy (Best Gentleman Rider Hunter Classes): David Didham Est. Jas Reed Challenge Cup (Most Points in Section): Heddell Family Hutton Memorial Cup (Most Points Purebred Sheep-District): Heddell Family AW Adams Cup (Champion of Champions Ram): J D & M L Stewart Sheffield YFC District Trophy (Pet Lamb/Sheep Malvern District): Thayer Steele Cty Frozen Meat Coys Challenge Cup Tim Stokes Yaldhurst Wools Cup: G & D Gillanders Greenwood Trophy Best Game, Fowl or Bantam: W Woods NPA Malvern Shield (Champion Pigeon) J & K Taylor H N May Memorial Cup for Champion Bird: B Dunlop & A Gray LT Wright Memorial Cup (Mst Pts Outdoor Produce): Glamorgan W J Jenkins Memorial Challenge: D Topp Wright Stevenson & Co: Glamorgan RG Robinson Trophy (Winner of Ilam Hardy): M R Steele Edwin Sleight Memorial Trophy (Most Points in Vegetables): D Topp Lions Trophy (Most Points Exhibitor under 14): Jessica Bassett Mrs CW Reed Memorial Cup (Most Points Exhibitor U18): Leah HamiltonHamilton-Cross Peterson Ltd Challenge Cup (Most Points Open Cooking): Nancy Dimmock

Lions Trophy for Cooking Supreme Exhibit: Nancy Dimmock Lions Trophy for Homecraft Supreme Exhibit: Coral Black Malvern A&P Trophy (Most Points in Homecraft): Coral Black Mrs G W Cullen Trophy (Mst Pts Cooking, Preserves & Flowers): Nancy Dimmock ET Daly Memorial Cup (Most Points Cut Flowers): Sylvia Townshend Sheffield Garden Club - Mary Manson Memorial Cup: Judith EarlEarl-Williams Stoneholm Challenge Cup (Most Points in Photography): Gill Williams Bassett Family Trophy (Premier Exhibit Photography): Gill Williams School Art Cup (PGG Wrightson) Sheffield School.

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Whitecliffs: 384 Whitecliffs Road, ‘Paradise Found’ - Delightful property sited on corner section, permanent material, three-bedroom home, open plan, nestled in an excellent, lovely garden of trees, shrubs, great veggie patch and fruit trees. Many small sheds for wood, garden or workshop, a must view here.

For Sale Open to negotiations, must be sold.

Open Home Sunday 1.30 - 2pm.

• Darfield: Only one section available, phone, power and water to boundary, all reports done, covenants in place to protect your investment, on Cridges Road. Phone to view.

• West Melton: 1/1658 West Coast Road, ‘Ambervale’ - four hectares with many options.

The home offers two living areas, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Great yard area with threebay shed (one-bay lock up), seven tunnel houses and own well with a consent to irrigate, what an opportunity. For Sale by Negotiation.

• Charing Cross: Back on the market due to a collapsed sale. Excellent 10ha lifestyle property, brick open-plan three-bedroom home, three-bay shed with sleepout attached, extra three-bay shed and a large single shed with cattle yard attached. For sale by negotiation.

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On Saturday, March 25th, Castle connections being made, I there would be more events like Hill Village Hall was visited by deemed the event a roaring this one to come,” Lisa Lisa Allan, Allan an actor who is success. Many people hoped concluded. currently touring her onewoman show, 'Rapanui-the song of stone,' around the country.

The show was well-attended and guests were treated to an impromptu introduction by local writer and historian, Barry Brailsford.

Brailsford Barry shared some background information about Rapanui and opened the evening with a Karakia.

Lisa then took to the stage with her stones and proceeded to delight the audience with a playful and courageous telling of her story. Many stayed after the show to speak with, congratulate and encourage the actor.

“With the fire burning, imaginations sparking and

Lisa Allen - presented Rapanui - The Song of Stone at Castle Hill recently.

COMPUTER’S BUGGERED, LAPTOP OR DESKTOP? THAT’S THE QUESTION! Well what a decision. No wait, aren’t laptops less powerful? Yes and No. If you are at the top end of gaming or are seriously into computer aided design (CAD) you may want a desktop that you can expand as you go further into it, but really, today you don’t need to. The $1,000 laptop will do everything that the $1,000 desktop midi tower will do. Yes room for expansion in the desktop, but only one out of a hundred ever do that, so either or take your pick. You can connect your big screen to the laptop/notebook and also the big keyboard and mouse and s+ll be able to take it into the living room on those cold winter nights by just unplugging it. If you have an office or computer room and are happy with that, then just replace the ‘box’, which is the official name.

My advice is though, do s+ck to a name brand as they will have service organisa+ons in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch. Nothing worse than having to pay to have it sent up to Auckland and then wait ten days or so before it comes back.

Big desktop screens might be bePer for the older viewer, but the laptops offer high resolu+on (sharp edges) as well.

They will generally be as quick as each other.

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Safekids Aotearoa reminds parents of toddlers to always be vigilant around driveways.

According to Safekids, while child driveway run-overs are more frequent in summer, they can also happen in autumn and winter.

Below are five tips to make • homes a safety zone and reduce the risk of children being run over in home driveways.

• Use safety gates. Don't make it easy for toddlers to sneak out unnoticed. Install safety gates in exits and • always keep them closed.

• Meal times are driveway

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danger times. Most run over cases in New Zealand, overs happen around the driver involved was a morning tea or dinner when neighbour, visitor or a parents are preparing relative. meals, arriving or leaving • W a l k a r o u n d t h e the house. Ensure a car. Mirrors and cameras responsible adult is are useful parking tools but supervising toddlers. are not fool proof when it Have a fenced play comes to driveway runarea. Toddlers are fast overs. Always walk around one minute they’re here, the car before turning on and the next minute they’re the ignition key. gone. A fenced play area For more safety tips, visit c a n h e l p s u p e r v i s e www.safekids.nz. children.

Always check, even if for those who don’t have kids. 51% of driveway run

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Consultation on Selwyn District Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2017/18 opens from Monday, April 3rd.

The plan will cover the July Free initial consultation 2017 to June 2018 period and and budget analysis sets out what projects the Contact: Christchurch 03 339 0401, Fax 03 339 0408 Council plans to complete.

Email: cls@cls.co.nz Under consultation are five • Trialling longer opening hours and lays out a possible direction at libraries and service for discussion. We now want to proposals: centres. The Council is hear from you about which • Introducing a district-wide planning to trial altering things you support and which standard rate for stormwater weekday and weekend hours. bits you think we could do for properties in areas where As part of this trial, libraries without.” the Council manages would be open from 10am- The average proposed rate stormwater. The standard 1pm on Saturdays and on increase for 2017/18 is 4.5%, rate proposed is $85 and Offering initial, routine & final Sundays Darfield, Lincoln and however the changes for would replace existing Rolleston Libraries will be individual properties will vary. targeted rates which vary Inspections on tenanted houses, open from 1-4pm. These The main factors influencing the from $278 in Leeston to $24 taking the hassle out for you! changes would add $10 per rate increase include the in Darfield. Standardised Ideal for Farm Accommodation proposed increase in the library property to the Library rate. ra te s f or w at er a nd Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections wastewater were introduced • including funding for planning rate, an increase in general on 027 313 2270 or email rtil@xtra.co.nz and design work to be rates and an increase in the in 2015. www.rtil.co.nz undertaken on adding district water rate.

• Continuing work to extend additional pool space at the The Council is also planning to existing footpath networks. In Selwyn Aquatic Centre. The increase grant funding for new this year’s budget the Council need for additional pool c o m m u n ity f ac i l i t i e s a t added extra funding to allow space has been identified in Dunsandel, Tai Tapu and West 5.2km of extra footpaths to an Aquatic Facilities Plan Melton, carry out seismic be sealed to add missing review and the centre’s swim strengthening on Sheffield, sections to the footpath school currently has 1,550 Ladbrooks and Springston Halls network. The Council is children enrolled in lessons and accelerate Foster Park’s proposing to continue this and a waitlist of over 100 development. Detailed design work next year by sealing students. A new multi-use and planning work will also sections of 19 footpaths pool is being considered at begin in the next year on a new which will total 2.3km of new the Centre, as well as multi-use library, learning, footpaths. This would cost an additional space for a learn to technology and community extra $347,000 from general swim office. The planning and space at Rolleston. rates. design work would be funded Some of the local projects from the swimming pools planned include resurfacing targeted rate (with no Southbridge tennis courts, increase in this rate for completing water treatment Darfield For Sale upgrades at Arthur’s Pass, 2017/18).

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• Large Open Plan Living leased to a combination of Consultation information and • Double Internal Access Garaging • Fencing and Grounds complete submission forms will be health professionals, not-for• Outdoor Entertaining Areas profit groups, social service available from Monday, April 3rd • 8b - 2 Heat Pumps at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ agencies and commercial • 8c - Log Burner + Heat pump haveyoursay and from local office space. This would be • Alarm • Under Floor Heating in bathrooms developed as an investment, libraries and service centres.

• Both Townhouses are finished with and would not require rates People will also be able to Quality, Care and attention to Detail. speak to Council representatives funding.

There is a shortage of quality about the plan at drop in “No one likes to pay more in generous homes on smaller sections rates and yet as councillors we sessions at these locations: - With Ease of living in mind.

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EARLY EASTER DEADLINES: Editorial - 1pm Sunday 9th April Adver sing - 10am Monday 10th April

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

The Weekly Press and Referee BIRTH NOTICES

Trips for Visitor?

An extremely interesting excursion is that generally known as the West Coast trip by January 27, 1927 Springfield, Porters Pass and Blackie - On January 20th at the Otira Gorge. Springfield is “Rua Rua” to Mr and Mrs W.P forty four miles from Blackie.

Blackie Annat - a daughter.

Christchurch by rail, and twice a week coaches run to Kumara July 18, 1928 Bruce - On July 8th Mr and Mrs 100 miles away and doing the trip in two days. Springfield itself J.C Bruce.

Bruce Hororata - a is 1200 ft above sea level and daughter. the road rises continually until July 18, 1928 Porters Pass is reached 12 Searle - On July 5th at miles along the route. The Waddington to Mr and Mrs John summit of Porters Pass is 3102 Searle.

Searle Annat - a son. ft above sea level being the highest point touched on the July 18, 1928 road. The coach does not stop Worsfold - On July 9th at Darfield except to change horses ‘till it Hospital to Mr and Mrs S. reaches the Bealey crossing 45 Worsfold.

Worsfold Greendale - a son.

Both well.

miles from Springfield. On the way tourists will observe with admiration not unmixed with awe the sharp grades and curves of the Craigieburn and Waimakariri cuttings which leave room for fine displays of skill on both the part of the driver and horses.

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Friends of West Melton School (PTA) warmly welcomed the public to their Fete, held on Sunday April 2nd. Organisation for the event has been ongoing for the past ten months with the community ‘coming out in force’ to support the day, donating items such as plants, preserves, baking and white elephant items.

“We were overwhelmed by the support we had in the week leading up to the Fete,” commented Rita Spadoni, Spadoni West Melton School spokesperson.

“So many people gave up their weekend to make the Fete the success it was. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, for without them we would not have been able to make the event as successful as it was. Their sponsorship money paid for the signage and advertising along with the cost of hiring things such as the toilets etc.

“We were very lucky with the weather and over 3,000 people came though the gates. We accommodated 129 stalls and over $25,000 was raised for new playground and outdoor equipment to complement our new learners’ hub. This was a School event with our learners making, selling and participating at the Fete. The kids’ stalls were a real hit with our visitors, many commenting on how great it was

to see our students enthusiastically selling their products.

“A number of the food stall holders sold out on the day including our very popular preserve and bake stall. The crowd was wowed by the entertainment showcased on the day, as well all the fun events which included the ever popular bouncy slides, pony rides and quirky bikes,” Rita concluded.

The first Sunday of April was unusually balmy to start with, but as a crowd of utes and cars gathered at the beginning of Blackford Road, just over the Rakaia Gorge Bridge, a southerly change brought in misty cloud and a fresh wind that had people reaching for jerseys and jackets. The assurance that it would be fine behind the hill did not convince some who wished they'd brought more warm clothing.

This was the day of the fourwheel drive trip organised by Trevor Schnell of the Kirwee Bowling Club. At 10am, the convoy started in towards the remote Stations they would be visiting that day, and amazingly, only a few kilometres further on, the cloud started breaking up

and the scenery began to sparkle. The Mt Hutt and Black Hill Ranges were indeed keeping the southerly from shadowing the valley; Cleardale was aptly named.

Over a hundred people in around thirty cars - including a vintage Model A (which was actually manufactured for rugged conditions), took the opportunity to travel up the Rakaia Valley, cross Glenfalloch and Lake Heron Stations on farm tracks, and eat a picnic lunch while drinking in the spectacular landscape. The sun shone, there was a gentle breeze and everyone looked extremely relaxed over lunch as many spoke positively about the drive, the scenery and the weather. The road crossed

several scree slopes and reached heights of over 730 metres, providing a fantastic view of both natural and farming country.

Travelling in a large group made it not only very social, but also a safe way to go, and there was help at hand in case anyone ran into difficulties. However, although there were many deep ruts and potholes to cross, everyone managed to get through without mishap. They returned to the public road near Lake Heron, where it was very interesting to see the river apparently flowing uphill towards the north! From there, the folk could witness activity at the cattle yards of Mt Arrowsmith and Castle Ridge, enjoy a tea break at Lake Heron Camp and take a diversion to see Lake Emma if desired, before heading home.

All those involved were most appreciative of the landowners' permission to drive over their properties and the Kirwee Bowling Club also thanks the participants for supporting this most successful fundraising (ad) venture.

Families enjoying a lovely day out exploring what the West Melton Fete had to offer.

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For the first time, Terrace Station will open its garden in the autumn to take advantage of the extra rainfall through the summer. Autumn flowering and colourful trees will provide interesting contrasts to the

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Terrace Station Charitable Trust and entry to children is free. Woodland plants will be for sale on the day and weather permitting, it’ll be a wonderful opportunity to bring a picnic to have on the lawn, however please leave dogs at home.

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Social Bowls at West Melton was well supported and much enjoyed throughout the summer evenings.

The last month has seen the completion of most of the Centre, Malvern and Club competitions. Fine summer weather has played its part and to date only one event has been rained off which was the West Melton 6’s on January 22nd.

In the Men’s Interclub 8’s competition, West Melton 1 only had to win one game out of three in their last match to win their division, but a loss and a draw in the pairs and an

agonising loss in the fours, saw Cashmere edge them out of first place. Ken Sharplin and Paul Williams (Willy) who have been playing in the Centre Junior Pairs Division II competition advanced to the play-offs and defeated Lincoln in the final. A great result.

On February 26th West Melton Bowling Club hosted the M a l v e rn O p e n F o u r s .

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On Wednesday March 1st both Men’s and Woman’s Club Championship Pairs finals were played. In the Woman’s final, Barbara Herrick and Rosemary Pearson defeated Mary Burke and Anne May. May Bob Burnett and Mike Burke played Bob Shorter and Ron McNicholl in the Men’s final.

After a very tight match which saw the scores tied 13 - 13 going into the last end, it was Bob and Mike who prevailed by delivering the winning shot to win 14 - 13. In the Men’s Club Championship Open Singles final, Bob Burnett defeated Paul Williams. Willy went on to play in the Colts and Junior Singles Club Championship Finals and won both. Congratulations to all of these players.

On Saturday, March 4th the Club Super Pairs competition was completed. Sponsored by Ken Sharplin the competition was won by Bob Burnett, Phil Rowland and Karen Glassey.

Glassey The Club’s yearly spud in a bucket competition was also held on this day. The c o m p e t i t io n w a s w e l l supported with many entries, but it was Graham Hessey who produced the best crop weighing in at 2.8 kg.

The final night of social bowls was held on March 16th.

Congratulations to David Pearce’s team the Hungry Rabbits who won all of their six games. Also a big thank you to the local community who continue to support the concept of social bowls.

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Selwyn District Libraries have a range of fun events for children in April with Easter Storytime sessions planned and school holidays activities, plus other events for all ages.

Upcoming library events are: The April School Holiday Programme runs from April 18th - 27th.

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Children will use Lego® to build levers, gears and pulleys to design their own wheeled crazy contraption. Suitable for children aged 8-16. Cost $7, booking essential.

Libraries host a range of displays in April including a display at Darfield Library for International Dark Sky Week (April 22nd-28th).

All libraries will be closed on these upcoming public holidays: Friday, April 14th; Monday, April 17th and Tuesday, April 25th.

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It was a cold, wet day for the Primary/Secondary schools’ Duathlon (running and cycling event) held at Ruapuna, Christchurch on Monday, March 27th.

A record number competed in this year’s duathlon with 1084 students from 88 Primary and Intermediate Schools participating. Local primary and intermediate students were there in sizeable numbers to ‘tough it out’ and enjoy an action packed day in the rain.

A spokesperson from West For full results refer to: Melton Primary School sent in a www.primarysportscanterbury.org.nz few comments about the day to the News.

“A team of 24 students in seven age groups were sent to Now working the Duathlon representing West Melton School. Even though the weather was atrocious, it didn't dampen their spirits (only their clothes!). Our girls achieved great results, with four in the top fifteen finishes.”

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Students of West Melton Primary School were not deterred by wet weather and enjoyed some ‘old fashioned fun’ at their respective school camps. The year 4 students enjoyed their time at the Christian Camp in Woodend, as part of their outdoor education programme, while year 5 and 6 students equally enjoyed Wainui Camp.

Camp is always eagerly anticipated by students and part of the excitement is trying out new activities they may not have had a chance to experience before. At these camps pupils got to participate in orienteering, archery, rifle-range, gocarting, high ropes and much more.

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There will be no changes to existing holiday trading rules this Easter in Selwyn report the Selwyn District Council.

The Shop Trading Hours Amendment Act 2016 allows local councils to adopt a policy permitting shops to trade on Easter Sunday within their area.

The Act was passed on 29 August 2016.

Selwyn District Council plans a survey in May as part of its

The Cancer Society Relay for Life, held at Brookside Park Rolleston on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd attracted a huge number of supporters - many of them local. The Relay is an eighteen hour, off road, overnight, team relay, committed to raising funds for the support of Kiwis with cancer.

Relay For Life brings people from all walks of life together for a common cause. Team members walk and jog through the night, symbolising the fact that cancer never sleeps.

Teams entering the Relay spent months fundraising with mini events such as sausage sizzles and quiz nights, and also depend on sponsorship and donations.

Zoe Robertson of Coalgate was a participant and commented on her team

annual resident’s survey to gather information on people’s views as to whether Easter Sunday trading should be allowed. The Council also plans to seek comments from local businesses. This information will be used to consider whether a policy should be developed to apply from 2018 onwards. If a policy was adopted a second formal consultation process would be followed which would

involvement in the Relay: “This was the first year we had entered a team, but we are hoping that it will become a regular event. Cancer is something that has affected each and every one of us, in one way or another.

“I entered the Relay For Life last year, just as a participant to help out a friend, but immediately following the event (as in the next day), a very dear friend of mine lost his battle with the disease. So the Relay For Life has become something very, very dear to my heart. I personally walked almost 27km, which was a total of 32,880 steps, between 4pm Saturday and 10am Sunday.

“We don’t as yet have a total of how much we raised, but we are hoping that it’s close to, or just over $500. We were

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al low p eop l e to ma ke submissions on the policy.

As a local policy is not currently in place on Easter Sunday trading for 2017, the existing law applies with no change from previous years. This allows only dairies, service stations, pharmacies, take away food sellers, restaurants, cafes, souvenir or duty free shops and garden centres to open on Easter Sunday.

a very last minute team, only completing our registration on the Friday prior,” Zoe smiled.

All those that participated are definitely to be commended, with the funds raised going to the Cancer Society. The Cancer Society doesn’t receive any direct government funding, so they rely on the support and generosity of the community. The money raised through Relay For Life stays in the region it was raised in and helps people in that community through the Society’s support services, health promotion programmes and cancer research.

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Results 1st April 2017 Ladies Results 2016/2017 Singles: Maggie Mackinnon Juniors: Susan Baldwin Pairs: Janet Cullen(s), Susan Baldwin

Triples: Margaret Gray(s), Janet Cullen, Betty Green Fours: Pat Maxwell(s), Jill Hopkirk, Anthea Cridge, Betty Green

Men’s details will follow next week!

Darfield Bowling Club Ladies Club Captain Pat Maxwell (left) with Ladies Open Singles winner Maggie Mackinnon and her trophy.

Below: Winner of the Ladies Juniors Susan Baldwin.

Results 1st April 2017

Results 1st April 2017 Best Gross: O Miller 72 Best Ball - Stableford: S Oliver & D Mainbridge 51 J Hicks & P Taylor 50 G Cowen & A Kenworthy 48 A Inch & S Stewart 47 I Palmer & M Adams 47 R Parker & T Kenworthy 47 Closest to Pin: # 2: A Inch #6: M Lunjevich #11: A Kenworthy #14: O Miller

Results 1st April 2017 Match of the Day - Stroke Round Nett 1st: T Doyle 66 2nd: A Hayward 66 3rd: I Gaunson 69 4th: G Oakley 69 5th: D MacDonald 71 6th: J Redfern 71 7th: S Black 72 8th: J Lewis 72 9th: W Watson 73 10th: C Banks 73 11th: B Nally 73 Closest to the Pin: #3 B Smith #9 M Dewar #13 W Watson #17 S Jeffs Longest Drive: Drive: Women #11: B Smith Men #11: D Rutter Longest Put: #18: B Nally Twos: C Watson, G Oakley, W Watson #9 Hole Nett: J Gregan 34 C Bowman 36

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ELLESMERE RUGBY Results & Draw Please go to either: www.malvernnews.co.nz or www.ersu.org.nz

On Saturday, April 1st, the Kirwee Bowling Club held their end of year Ladies’ Champions vs Men’s Champions games with the Ladies winning the Emma Jenkins Trophy by two ends. Prize giving was held after a delicious meal.

This year the Ladies’ Champions were: First & Second Singles: Glassey Trophy: Jenny Truscott Junior Sgls: Selby Hart Memorial Trophy: Dianne Westaway Open Singles: Brass Plate: Rose Croft Pairs: Mary Macartney Trophy: Beverley Dillon, Elaine Millar(s) Millar Triples: Seaton Memorial Trophy: Edith Walker, Pat Ferguson, Rose Croft(s) Croft Fours: Nancy Gilmour Memorial Trophy: Margaret Holliday, Ana Gooch Pat Ferguson, Maureen Robertson(s) Robertson Match Committee Plate: Maureen Robertson Improved Performance Player: Hurndell Trophy: Margaret Seaton Challenge Mug: Helen Hurndell V & A Trophy: For winner of Junior Singles Male or Female: Diane Westaway Ladies Challenge Trophy: Dysart Trophy: Betty Henderson KBC WINNERS 20162016-2017 Rinks: Harley Jenkins Trophy: D Knight, A Adams, B Booth, R Grigg Triples: D & M Knight Trophy: H Williams, B Booth, G Sparrow Pairs: Stott Trophy: J Brooker, W Judd Open Singles: J Brooker Trophy:

PUBLIC NOTICES

SPRINGFIELD INDOOR BOWLS New Members Wanted!

No equipment needed.

Why not come along and give it a go?

Every Monday April - September.

At the Tawera Hall in Springfield - 7:30pm Or contact: Sylvia Townshend 03 318 4773 or email: sylandbill@yahoo.co.nz

G Griffiths Junior Singles: John Topham Trophy: C Clayton Colts Singles: K R Wilson Colts: C Clayton Rinks: Harrison Trophy: Men’s Champion Team vs Ladies Champion Team - Ladies won Ana Gooch, Margaret Holliday, Mabel Knight, Maureen Robertson(s).

Robertson

Winner of the V & A Trophy for Junior Singles (Male or Female) Diane Westaway PUBLIC NOTICES

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10 week Health & Fitness Challenge!

Join us on our 2nd Health and Fitness Programme!

Star ng in Darfield on the 29th April.

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An evening of Indoor Bowls at the Darfield Recreation Centre.

When the Darfield Indoor Bowls Club held their opening night for the season at the Darfield Recreation Centre on Monday, March 27th they attracted over half of their last year’s members back again. The opening which was followed by the Club’s AGM, was the start to what is an enjoyable winter season for the sport.

“With the cooler weather setting in, Indoor Bowls is a great way to enjoy a sporting event over

the winter months while experiencing the camaraderie and friendship it offers,” said Nancy Boyes of the Darfield Indoor Bowls Club. “The game is for all ages and the whole family can come along and enjoy some healthy rivalry,” she added.

With over twenty five members, plus some casuals, there were around thirty regular players last season. The Club would like to entice even more folk to

come and enjoy an evening of fun, either as a full time member or as a casual player.

“Many of those who thoroughly enjoyed the annual Darfield Hospital fundraising tournament, have indicated they’d like to join us,” Nancy said. “Even if you cannot commit to playing weekly, we would look forward to seeing you at Indoor Bowls on any Monday evening,” she finished.

A.G.M. Wednesday 12th April - 8pm Kirwee Hall Supper Room.

• • • •

Presentation of President’s Report Financial Statement of Accounts Election of Officers Followed by a General Meeting NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Secretary: Sharon Kellock 318 1676

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Saturday 8th April

AUTUMN GARDEN

(10am onwards)

www.terracestation.org.nz

FREE ENTRY

Main Street, Leeston - from 10:00am 100+ Quality Stalls, Fantastic Food & Coffee, Free Kids Entertainment, Clowns, Face Painting, Music and Loads More.

EVERYONE WELCOME - SEE YOU THERE! W: www.leestonfete.webs.com E: leestonfete@gmail.com

Terrace Station, Hororata

Sunday 9th April 2017 11:00am - 3:00pm

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library APRIL DATE: Saturday 22nd

Choose from outdoor toys, puzzles, fancy dress, role play toys, construction sets and more!

New members welcome!

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

Check us out on Facebook

Enquiries email: kptl.toylibrary@gmail.com

EASTER DEADLINES th

For Thursday 13 April Issue

Editorial - 1pm Sunday 9th April Advertising - 10am Monday 10th April

CLOSURE NOTICE The Malvern News Office will be closed Monday 24th April as well as ANZAC Day. PH 03 318 7450 FAX 03 318 7451 info@malvernnews.co.nz www.malvernnews.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DID YOU KNOW? You can book adver sing & read the news online at www.malvernnewws.co.nz If you know of something news worthy, we would love to know too!

Email us at: info@malvernnews.co.nz

We are a proudly ‘Mainland’ owned & operated Commercial Beekeeping company looking for more sites for beehives.

We are looking for sites in the Darfield and Kirwee area and surrounds, as well as on the West side of SH1 near Rolleston & surrounding areas.

If you have somewhere that may be suitable, or if you know someone else that may interested in having beehives on their land, then please contact

Chris on 021 0279 8656 Email: queenbeez@snap.net.nz CELEBRANT

ALTERATIONS

HOUSEKEEPING / cleaning & DRY pine 3cm $160. Phone gardening services for 318 1155. professional homes and busy families. Hard working, mature Firewood For Sale lady, happy to help in your Supplying wood for next winter?

Available now - Old Man Pine (dry) home. Reasonable rates.

Bluegum, Macrocarpa & Oregon (semi-dry) Please ph 027 443 0478.

Try the Hot Mix. All top quality, clean wood.

EOpos available.

INSIDE n out cleaning services.

Do you have trees on your Your local cleaners for one off farm that need removing?

Give Rini (RK Firewood) a call today for or on going cleans! Domestic, an experienced team and compe++ve quotes! commercial, specialist builders 0274 517 300 cleans, carpets, ovens, windows, total or one off cleans. Please phone 020 AC & EA WAKELIN 406 93732 or email FIREWOOD - Old Man Pine enquiries@insidenoutnz.com 3m3 - $160.00

CHIMNEY CLEANING

Darfield Life Church

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS And

Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

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

DRIVEWAYS

DATES TO REMEMBER Darfield Market

Main Street, Darfield

31Mar-27Apr 10:00am

Regenera+on Exhibi+on - Wood Sculptures & Photography

Selwyn Gallery

8th Apr

Kirwee Players Kids’ - The LiPle Mermaid (11am & 2pm)

8&9 Apr

9:00am

10:00am

Art Exhibi+on

9th Apr

Kirwee Players Kids’ - The LiPle Mermaid (11am & 2pm)

9th Apr

Morning Plantout Tour 2017

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

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

Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

West Melton Hall

Hororata Area

9th Apr

11:00am

Open Garden - Autumn

Terrace Sta+on, Hotorata

8-10 Apr

9:00am

Hororata Nurseries Huge Disposal Sale

277 Hororata Road, Hororata

10th Apr

10:00am

EARLY Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for Thursday 13th April Issue

10th Apr

7:00pm

Malvern Youth Trust AGM

Trinity Church, Darfield

11th Apr

6:30pm

Selwyn Launch Group AGM

Selwyn District Council

11th Apr

7:00pm

Malvern Community Arts Council AGM

Selwyn Gallery

12th Apr

5:15pm

Local Business Group Mee+ng

Terrace Winebar

12th Apr

8:00pm

Courtenay A&P ASSN AGM

Kirwee Hall Supper Room

13th Apr

10:00am

‘Have Your Say’ Drop in Session - Annual Plan

Darfield Library

21-23 Apr

Pig & Possum Hunt 2017 (Weigh in on 23rd)

Hororata Domain

22nd Apr

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library April Session

Kirwee Community Hall

22&23 Apr

2017 NZ Ploughing Championships

1889 Highfield Road, Courtenay

24th Apr

Malvern News Office closed today and tomorrow (ANZAC)

FENCING

• •

27th Apr

3:00pm

NZ Blood Drive in Darfield

Darfield Recrea+on Centre

•

10 week Heath & Fitness Challenge begins today

Group Fitness with Jo

• •

World Food & Beverage Tour

Darfield Rugby Clubrooms

17th May

5:15pm

Local Business Group Mee+ng

Terrace Winebar

18th May

8:00pm

Comedy Night at the Terrace

Terrace Winebar

nda 10am Mo FOR SALE

MEADOW hay, small bales. Good quality. $7.50 each. Phone 021 207 0532.

PEASTRAW conventional bales. $5 each, $6 delivered. Ph Rupert 021 861 192.

PEASTRAW medium squares.

Very clean. $40/bale, pick up or can deliver. Phone Rob 027 379 1622.

SLEEPOUT on wheels. 4.8 x 2.4 metres. $3,000 ono.

Phone 03 318 6555 or 027 423 7365.

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.

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7:30pm

ADLINE: EASTER DE y

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1:00pm

29th Apr

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Phone 03 312 4637 021 260 4520.

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

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John is available to help with design and planning.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

27th Apr 29th Apr

6m3 - $310.00 9m3 - $460.00 12m3 - $610.00

DOGS

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CHURCH NOTICES Open 24/7.

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Every Sat

FIREWOOD & COAL

CLEANING

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Wheat Straw Barley Straw Rye Grass Straw Square Balage Round Balage

$50/bale $55/bale $75/bale $90/bale $80/bale

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Friday 7th April 2017 GARDENS & LAWNS COMPOST well rotted pig manure and sawdust, no smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or delivered. Ph 318 8131.

GREENSPEED GARDENING THE COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE

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PAINTING & DECORATING

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LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS

Owner Operated

Domestic & Light Commercial

PAINTING & DECORATING

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Wallpapering | Rooves | Gib Stopping

PAINTER Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

Interior/Exterior, roofs, spraypainting, waterblasting.

Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614. Email spotgee@xtra.co.nz

35 years experience. Refs available

Phone Dave 021 142 0567 HOUSE SITTER

GRAZING

LONG term grazing available RELIABLE and honest mature with experienced graziers for lady with good references and approx. 120 to 150 dairy hfrs, NZ Police vetted. Phone/text from 1st May 2017 to end of 027 756 9414.

April 2018, at $12.50 per head per week. Phone 027 HOUSE TO LET 345 9262.

HEDGE TRIMMING HOUSE TO LET Spacious 4 bedroom home, 6km from Darfield.

Double garage, vege garden, 2 logburners & heatpump, 1 logburner with wetback, dishwasher, large chest freezer.

Cats ok. $400 per week.

All applications subject to standard checks.

4 weeks bond & let fee apply.

Call Rebecca Smith at Property Brokers on 027 313 2270.

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

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Get in before it goes on TradeMe - Offers.

Phone 03 738 2968.

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Proud to be your local Painter!

PEST CONTROL

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Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183

FREELANCE PAINTERS/ CONTRACTORS

Coalgate

OPEN HOMES - DARFIELD

DARFIELD township - Modern 1 bedroom fully furnished self contained unit. Suit professional person or couple, no pets or smokers. $270.00 includes gas. Please ph 027 419 0998.

• Half size tractor for easier

LOCKSMITH

PAINTING & DECORATING

SITUATION VACANT

BEST prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid - buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or 0800 030 712.

SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all types of metal farm machinery, old cars etc.

Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer).

SITUATION VACANT

Do you want to help feed the South Island?

Our world class Distribu+on Centre in Hornby is seeking Storepeople to join their team. Working in a purpose built environment, you will be part of a busy team working together to "Feed the South Island".

Previous experience in warehousing would be advantageous but not essen+al. We have a number of Full and Part Time Permanent posi+ons available on the Day and AOernoon Shi<s.

What we offer: • Allowances / Over+me • On-going Training and Development / Career progression • Café on site / Free car parking / Uniform • Medical insurance a<er one year’s con+nuous service If you are mo+vated, hardworking, reliable, and a team player, then we want to hear from you!

How do I apply?

Register online at hPps://foodstuffs.careercentre.co.nz Once registered click on ‘Apply Now’ and submit your applica+on details.

Overseas applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Foodstuffs South Island have an ac ve Drug and Alcohol policy, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

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SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

WANTED

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses, scales We have a vacancy for a Café Assistant in Springfield. etc. Any calibre rifle or This posi+on is for Mondays, also some public shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact holidays and weekends to cover other staff.

Rob 03 342 5885.

Some experience is preferred but not essen+al as DEAD, damaged or derelict DEAD full training is offered. You will need to be reliable cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, & honest. This is a varied and busy role which including motorbikes. Cash involves all du+es in running a café. paid. Phone 03 318 0871.

For an interview please phone Karyn - 03 318 4840.

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

Café Assistant

School Bus Drivers

UNWANTED or unsaleable sheep & cattle buy. Phone 027 293 1561.

Torlesse Travel urgently need School Bus Drivers.

WANTED TO LEASE

We have routes available in Kirwee, Hororata, West Melton and Springfield.

Drivers need a Class 2 licence and P endorsement but we can assist with obtaining these.

We offer job security, a good pay rate and the chance to join a great team of dedicated people.

FARM lease wanted, deer fenced, within Selwyn District.

Prepared to deer fence non-fenced property. Medium - long term. Grant Hasse 027 224 5542.

Phone/text Tony on 027 448 0117 or email torlesse.darfield@xtra.co.nz for further informa on

WINDOW CLEANING

Locally owned and operated Repairs, Mirrors, Splashbacks, Retrofit double glazing, Frameless Showers, Pet doors.

Contact us now!

Grant 03 318 3003 or 021 141 1721 Malin (Office) 021 230 9101 admin@hunterglass.co.nz www.hunterglass.co.nz

TRADES

TRADES

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

DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals

RENDERING PLANT OPERATOR Wallace Corporation Limited is recognised as a leader in the primary industry with major investments in service rendering, hides and skins processing, transport and farms.

The Company wishes to employ a person to fill the position of Rendering Operator within the Rendering Division, which is situated at Hororata near Darfield.

This is a full time position, which entails shift work.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes but the successful candidate will be given full training to achieve the required skills: • Forklift licence • Loader licence • To be able to work unsupervised • Rendering experience would be preferred but not essential • Boiler ticket would be preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Applications close Friday 14th April 2017.

Please apply in writing with curriculum vitae and references to: General Manager Operations Rendering Division Wallace Corporation Limited P O Box 11 WAITOA 3341 Email: gordon.henderson@wallace.co.nz All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Coalgate, Kirwee, Springfield.

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

Craftsman Plumber / Drainlayer • • • • •

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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.

COUNTRY TOUCH Services

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

SITUATION VACANT

EARLY EASTER DEADLINES: Editorial - 1pm Sunday 9th April, Adver sing - 10am Monday 10th April

Friday 7th April 2017 WINDOW REPAIRS 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.

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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

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

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

TRADES

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

MORGAN JONES CONSTRUCTION LTD Building homes since 1993 • New Builds • Renovations • Excavations

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

Pick up & delivery

Ph 03 318 0047

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz Darfield based, working Canterbury wide.

All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

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

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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

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

New Computers • Virus Acer ES1ES1-523 Removal Laptops • Problem • AMD 2.2GHz Upgrades Solving Software Quad core CPU Closed Saturdays • 8gig RAM • 256 SSD Jon Lawrence $965 • DVD-Drive Ph: 03 3183 699 Incl GST • 15.6” screen Mob: 027 688 9103 malcomputers@clear.net.nz • Windows 10

• • • •

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Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

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

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

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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.

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

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

We are now based in Rolleston Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renova+ons Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked drains Pump servicing Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920 chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

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TRUMP IN ISRAEL

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

Donald Trump goes on a fact-finding visit to Israel.

While he is on a tour of Jerusalem he suffers a heart aPack and dies.

The undertaker tells the American Diplomats accompanying him, “You can have him shipped home for $50,000, or you can bury him here, in the Holy Land for just $100.”

The American Diplomats go into a corner and discuss for a few minutes. They come back to the undertaker and tell him they want Donald shipped home.

The undertaker is puzzled and asks, “Why would you spend $50,000 to ship him home, when it would be wonderful to be buried here and you would spend only $100?”

The American Diplomats replied, “Long ago a man died here, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. We just can't take the risk.”