Issue 802 Friday 28th July 2017

Inside this issue: The Full Monty

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What’s On At Selwyn Gallery?

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KidsFest

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Next Step Support

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Soul Jam - West Melton

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ISSUE 802 Friday 28th July 2017

Calling All Bargain Hunters 5 Oxford Wearable Arts

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Waitaki Boys’ High School 6 Mt Olympus Free-Ride Team

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Malvern St John Receive Generous Dona+on

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A Showcase of Performers 9 Selwyn Kids Market

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Wet Wet Wet - Photos

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Lets Get Gardening

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Darfield Fonterra Update 12 Brick Building Fun Day

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Darfield School Quiz

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TM Dance World Update

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Malvern Rep Netball

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Sports

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Public No+ces

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Dates To Remember

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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While last week’s excessive rain caused a massive headache for many in the area - and near disaster for some as well - it also brought a smile to tourism operators and ski fields in the region. Many local townships rely on passing trade from skiers and visitors and the massive snow dump on surrounding ski fields ensures the season will attract even more folk to the district.

Emergency services and contractors were out in force over the worst two days of the disaster - rescuing people and stock, digging out threatening streams and water-races and pumping/draining where they could. It was cold, wet work and many were performing it as volunteers!

Selwyn District Council lifted the Civil Defence State of Emergency in Selwyn district on Monday morning and Selwyn Civil Defence local controller Douglas Marshall commented that although river levels had lowered at that time and most roads throughout the district reopened, residents should be aware of remaining hazards.

There are many new potholes on the roads throughout the district and residents can report these and any other roading issues via the Council Helpline or by using the Snap, Send, Solve app.

“This was a significant flood event which required a swift response from the Council and I’m grateful to all volunteers as well as staff and contractors who worked in very difficult conditions. Thank you, also, to the Selwyn residents who cooperated with officials during evacuations and others who provided local updates and assistance through our network of volunteers,” Douglas said.

Greendale Golf Course will need substantial drying out after it was flooded by a torrent of water.

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When Kirwee Players president Linda Gosling commented that, “we haven’t stopped laughing since rehearsals for ‘The Full Monty’ started back in April,” she wasn’t joking. However amidst all the laughter, the Show also touches on some darker subjects and the Show’s programme gives contact numbers for anyone adversely affected by these.

“This year marks the first production without Kirwee Players stalwart, Malcolm Begg,” Begg Linda commented. “Such history and knowledge is irreplaceable in such a small community but the strength, passion and talent of our Kirwee Players community has proved the show will go on and that would make him proud,” she added.

The Kirwee Players production of ‘The Full Monty’ is an Americanised musical stage version adapted from the 1997 British version. It features six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, and who decide to present a strippers’ act at a local club after seeing their wives' enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they'll go ‘the full Monty’ - strip all the way. As they prepare for the show, working through their fears, self -consciousness, and anxieties, they overcome their inner demons and find strength in their camaraderie.

Brought to the stage by the Creative Team of Phil Dean Director (his third production with Kirwee Players), Darren Weber - Musical Director

(involved with Kirwee Players since 2006), Anna Randall Choreographer (fourth Show with the Players and third as Choreographer) and Caelan Thomas - Pianist (third show as the pianist for the Kirwee Players). They are joined by principal cast members Andy McLeod as Jerry Lukowski (first production with the Players having recently moved to New Zealand), Jeremy Smith as Dave Bukatinsky (his fifth Show for Kirwee Players), Rob Kellock as Harold Nichols and his fourth show with the Players, Ed Stott as Malcolm Macgregor (has been involved with Players for many years on and off), Brock Hatton as Ethan Girard (his third show), Alex Mohi as Noah (Horse) T. Simmons returned after enjoying the production of Oliver so much last year, Izzy Tocker as Georgie Bukatinsky (five years of involvement with the Players), Anna Randall as Pam Lukowski (back on stage in a lead role for her fourth Show), Toby Stott as Nathan Lukowski (in his third Players production), Zelia Horrell as Vicki Nichols (rejoins the

Players after a four year hiatus), Courtney Hyde as Jeanette Burmeister (fourth year with the Players but her first cast in a stage role), Claire Clark as Estelle Genovese (second year with the Players).

The cast is completed by the company consisting of: Nick Mohi, Nic Pethig, Phil Dean, Natalie Card, Greg Knowles, Suzannah Bugden, Linda Gosling, Justine Robbins, Graham Hoult, Jess Berry, Roz Scobie, Nicole Gulland, Megan Grigg and Sharni Ashton.

The venue for The Full Monty is the well appointed Kirwee Community Hall; warm on a winter’s evening and with the prospect of an evening of laughter and entertainment it’s an inviting option to leave the fireside. As an amateur theatre group Kirwee Players have presented some outstanding performances over the years and this one promises to be more of the same.

For wintertime entertainment at its best getting a ticket to the Players’ Full Monty has it all.

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Taken at this week’s dress rehearsal - Men in the Union Hall.

L to R: Brock Hatton, Alex Mohi, Phil Dean, Jeremy Smith, Rob Kellock and Andy Macleod.

Women at the Club. L to R: Anna Randall, Zelia Horrell, Sharni Ashton, Izzy Tocker, Justine Robbins, Claire Clark, Nicole Rose, Megan Grigg, Natalie Card, Linda Gosling, Roz Scobie and Suzannah Humphreys.

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Opening on July 28th and running until August 24th the ‘Hoof, Paw, and Claw’ exhibition can be viewed at the Selwyn Gallery, Darfield.

Artists: Sarah Dodson (Darfield Artweek 2016, MCAC Premier Award winner), Charles Hannah, Hannah and Bianca Scrimgeour feature in the exhibition. People are drawn to images of animals because of the emotional responses they invoke. This exhibition capitalises on this fact with a wonderful mix of animals portrayed in watercolours and oil with their intricate details suggesting character.

Sarah Dodson was born in Christchurch, where she currently lives, and is currently

in her fourth and final year of a Batchelor of Fine Arts, specialising in painting. She was awarded the prestigious Malvern Community Arts Council Premier Award at Darfield Artweek 2016. Oil paint is Sarah’s preferred medium, and the works in this exhibition focus on animals.

Malvern children have enjoyed KidsFest in the Darfield Library by participating in writing, construction and crafting activities.

A young writers’ workshop was held with James Norcliffe of the School for Young Writers, on

Monday July 10th, where children were encouraged to explore to the back of their eyeballs, the far reaches of their brain, the warmth of their hearts and depths of imagination to create their own stories. Some of these stories are now on

Charles Hannah’s earliest drawings were recognised by a Plunket Nurse when she was only one and a half; apparently the wall paper never recovered!

Although Charles studied Art in Mel bou rn e, s he a lway s considered it a hobby. However her passion for art has never left, and as the years passed,

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Charles realised that art was the only thing she really wanted to pursue. Her years as a veterinary nurse have given her real insight into the quirky personalities and characteristics of animals.

Bianca Scrimgeour is a recent honours graduate of the University of Canterbury where she studied Fine Arts, specialising in painting. A long love for horses and the countryside, combined with a hunting family, have culminated in her leitmotif of the hunt.

Bianca’s works depict the Hunt in watercolours with an affectionate portrayal of horses, hounds, and riders.

display in the Darfield Library. One of the attendees, Jack Williamson said, “I loved exploring my brain, I had lots of stories hiding in there.”

Other children chose to attend the K’Nex mechanics session, led by Science Alive tutors, to experiment with the scientific effects of forces, compression, tension and torsion. Using K’Nex the children created some wonderful bridges that carried a load between the two ends. The final event for the holidays was two creative collage sessions, where children used a wide range of paper and materials to develop texture and colour to create and tell their own unique story.

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The majority of the practitioners who attended were local (“from Coalgate and Sheffield through to Leeston and Templeton, plus everywhere in between”), with a few invited guests as well.

There wasn’t enough room for them all and even the waiting list of practitioners wanting to be involved has continued to grow,” Sue said.

Stalls were busy with many commenting that they were a lot busier than they had anticipated.

“The Queen Bee Honey, Herbal Teas and Dancing Owl Soaps stalls drew a lot of interest, while the various types of Readers were kept busy and much wisdom was shared,” Sue commented. “Free talks and demonstrations ran throughout each day and all were well attended. This gave an extra opportunity to learn something new. It was great to have an animal communicator this year, offering sage advice in regard to the animals we share our lives with,” she said.

As always Rainbowlily (local Jane Beattie) Beattie was a huge hit with her face painting, and many children, as well as some adults had their faces decoratively painted - “not hard to understand when you see the quality of her amazing work”.

“Soul Jam was a fabulous event and the practitioners and public cannot be thanked enough for bringing it all together in such a way (it is after all partnership between both),” Sue enthused.

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Sunday, August 6th will once again see bargain hunters flock to Oxford for what has become not only a mammoth opportunity for garage sale-ing, but also a wonderful day out in the picturesque country township.

The event is an extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand and vintage treasures, odds and ends, plus local business stalls.

It’s expected there’ll be around forty sites registered throughout

Oxford hopes to be inundated with bargain hunters on August 7th for the township’s Great Garage Sale Trail.

Excitement is building as the Oxford Wearable Arts Evening draws near (Saturday, August 26th). Thirty student entries have come from near and far and are all vying for the Supreme Student Trophy which will award them two flights and tickets to WOW (World of WearableArt) in Wellington sponsored by Oxford Farmers’

An entry from the 2015 Awards.

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the town for this year’s event.

The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail has been a huge success for seven years now, this year is its eighth and bound to be no exception. Everyone, whether they admit it or not, loves to fossick around at garage sales looking for a bargain, or a special find, and this is the ideal opportunity to do so - and all on one day!

The Great Garage Sale Trail is based in and around Oxford and runs from 9am until 2pm.

Organised by the Oxford Promotions Action Committee (OPAC) maps of the sites can be pre-ordered to receive by email, or picked up on the day.

They will be available at the Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road, from 9am to 11am and after 11am in front of the Pine Tree on Main Street.

A coin donation at the map collection points would be appreciated by organisers to assist with defraying the costs of running the event.

The Garage Sale Trail idea came

initially from a community member; and the Oxford Promotions Action Committee took up the idea. It was seen as an event to bring visitors into the town so they could experience just what Oxford town has to offer.

“Each year, the Trail has brought hundreds into our town and this year should be no different,” said Ron van Santen, Santen Promotions member and event co-ordinator.

“It’s not only great for buyers and sellers at the garage sales, it’s also good for all businesses in Oxford. It brings people from all around Canterbury to our town,” Ron added.

After the Trail, guests are able to explore Oxford further and browse through the book, gift and boutique shops, relax in a cafe, select and taste fresh produce and food from the Farmers Market and wander through the Oxford Art Gallery and Museum.

Market. With two categories ‘Space, the final frontier’ and an ‘Open’ category, there will doubtless be plenty of ideas to fuel the creativity of those young students entering.

Organisers from the Oxford Area School PTA report that a great number of adult entries are also coming in for their two categories, ‘Open’ and ‘Market Day’. The Adult Supreme Trophy winner will also be awarded two flights and tickets to WOW. With the show commencing at 6.30 pm and finishing at 9.pm it enables families to come and enjoy what is well known as a spectacular event held biennially. There is plenty to enjoy with entertainment being provided by Dale Harley School of Speech and Drama, along with vocal items presented by Oxford Area School Music and Drama Students.

The event’s three judges Charlotte Davis, Davis Mark Adams and special guest judge, Bret de Thier from Eyrewell will have their work cut out to select winners and placegetters from the field of entrants.

“If the last five shows are anything to go by, then the audience is in for a real treat with some outstanding creations being paraded on the night, complemented by great

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“Come to Oxford early in the afternoon, enjoy all this superb wee town has to offer with its

Art Gallery, gift shops, cafes, and museum, plus enjoy a quick meal before the show,” they encouraged.

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Waitaki Boys’ High School is enriched by a proud heritage, but forward-looking and progressive in its task of educating boys to meet the challenges of the new millennium.

With a roll of 450, we are small enough to know each boy well, and to recognise his individual character and needs, but also large enough to offer an extensive academic and growing vocational curriculum, as well as an impressive co-curricular programme.

Our boarding hostel (Don House) has had a remarkable effect on generations of Waitakians. In Don House, character development is as important as academic, cultural and sporting achievement.

In Don House we want our boys to learn the importance of our values and standards and the role they play in governing positive behaviour.

Parents of boarders here often note how the confidence and

self-discipline of their son develops with exposure to the routines, responsibilities, traditions and high standards of life in Don House. Boys learn what it means to live in a community and to get on well with others.

The boys have access to spacious, open sports fields, a gymnasium, tennis courts, strength and conditioning centre, cricket nets and

auditorium. All hostel boys participate in at least one winter and one summer sport and partake in morning runs.

The school has a wide range of sporting codes on offer where our boys often punch above their weight at both regional and national level.

Don House staff have a vested interest in our boys and endeavour to make the transition from home to hostel

as smooth as possible.

We see it as our responsibility to ensure your son is equipped to become a future leader, to be responsible, able and confident.

There is a comprehensive activity programme that includes fishing trips, beach and lake excursions, trips to support the Highlanders under the roof and skiing during the winter.

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More importantly, many thousands of average boys have also graduated as educated, all-round citizens of outstanding character.

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‘Space To Enjoy’ The Mount Olympus Freeride team (Hororata’s Poppy, Poppy Henry and Tom Freeman, Freeman Joe, Joe Will and Harry Cookson, Cookson with ex-locals Sam and Ruby Hewitt) Hewitt are a force to be reckoned with on the slopes. The Free-riders recently undertook some intensive training at Cardrona under the tutelage of Sam Lee (a Wanaka based skier, who has qualified for the World Free-ride Tour). At the end of their instruction Joe, Will and Harry, along with Sam and Ruby entered into the Piki Maunga Rangatahi (Big Mountain Youth) competition and achieved some outstanding results.

The competition attracted Freeride skiers from the ages of seven to fourteen. They came from throughout New Zealand, but predominantly from the Southern Lakes area.

“Many of the kids are free-

skiers (do tricks in the park), so it was amazing watching skiers from as young as eleven doing backflips and 360’s off natural rock jumps,” said Joe, Will and Harry’s mother Lucy Cookson.

Cookson “Our children have all learned to ski at Club Fields around Canterbury, predominately Olympus, so were well practiced on black-diamond, off-piste conditions. They all skied aggressively and confidently, taking on a number of natural rock drops, which is all a part of big mountain skiing. Sam Smoothy (one of New Zealand’s only professional free-riders) was a judge so that was an exciting bonus for the kids.”

Silver: Sam Hewitt (9-10yr old boys) Bronze: Will Cookson (11-12yr old boys).

Unfortunately Harry Cookson crashed on his first run but was still placed seventh in a field that comprised some very talented young free-skiers, that provided some tough competition.

The Mount Olympus team will now all compete in the New Zealand Free-ride Tour in September which consists of three events. The first will take place at The Remarkables on September 9th and 10th, followed by home town advantage for the second event The Olympus team achieved the at Mt Olympus on September 16th and 17th, while the last following results: fixture is a road trip to Ruapehu Gold: Ruby Hewitt (11-12 yr old girls) on September 23rd and 24th.

Joe Cookson (9-10yr old boys) The team then all compete at the Junior Nationals, back at Cardrona, in early October.

Top L to R: Gold medal winner Ruby Hewitt and Bronze medal winner Will Cookson.

Below: Silver medal Sam Hewitt and Gold medal Joe Cookson.

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The Ulysses Club Canterbury Branch members (Motorcyclists) came to Darfield on July 10th to present a very generous donation of $5,950. to Malvern St John. The Canterbury Ulysses Club has a proud tradition of fundraising for St John and has done for the last 29 years. This has enabled the purchase of many valuable ambulance and training items.

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This year’s fundraiser was their annual Anzac Day fun ride to Akaroa, which was supported by two of Darfield’s cadets and two Darfield Ambulance Officers. It was an amazing day for both participants and supporters alike.

The visit to Malvern St John for the cheque presentation gave St John members an opportunity to meet their benefactors and to share some social time. The 23 Club members were shown around the Ambulance Station

and viewed the vehicles while some very keen members offered their services as patients for the Cadets to practice on before their upcoming competitions.

Malvern St John is extremely grateful for this generous donation which will enable the purchase of equipment for both Darfield and Arthur’s Pass ambulances.

“As with most organisations in Malvern, we are richer for the generous support of the community and thank Ulysses Club Canterbury for their generosity,” concluded Malvern Area Committee Chair Ann Shepherd.

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Clark Land Surveyors Ltd Despite power cuts, the flooding and a general state of emergency in the Christchurch and Selwyn areas, an audience of over three hundred plus one hundred performers (and a crew of 120) turned out to the Lincoln High School Hall on July 22nd for 'A Celebration of Screen and Stage'.

The show was a major collaborative community concert

celebrating the musical magic of screen and stage.

The concert had something for everyone with fourteen fantastic acts featuring performers of all ages. Wowing the audience with their amazing talent were solo vocalists such as Nicole Taylor and Clare Hamilton, group acts including the Selwyn Community Choir and the Selwyn Youth Choir, along with talented

Belinda Cullen-Reid with the Selwyn Community Choir.

members of the Kirwee Players.

Local rock/blues band Algal Bloom had the audience up on their feet dancing and audience member Meryl Klein commented, "I was moved to tears listening to June and Amy Burney perform ‘Slipping Through My Fingers’.”

The show celebrated music from movies and musicals, both timeless and new, including The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray and Mamma Mia, through to The Little Mermaid and the Bee Movie music.

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They thank both the public and the performers, who hailed from across the district for banding together to make this a wonderful night of music and song.

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Organiser and performer June Burney with the Ellesmere Pipe Band.

Children from all around the Selwyn area were given the opportunity to set up their own stall by the Selwyn District Council and sell their products as part of 2017 KidsFest.

This year the Selwyn Kids’ Market was held at the Lincoln Event Centre on July 14th and although the weather was not pleasant, it was a popular event in the community.

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Selwyn River on the left between Two Chain Road and Westenras Road.

When Porters Ski Area’s General Manager Uli Dinsenbacher (left)needed to get up to the mountain to assess the state of things - it was none other than ex-All Black Richie McCaw (R) who got him there.

Selwyn River burst the banks and made it across farm land and roads.

Greendale Road on Saturday morning.

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Hawkins River completely flooded.

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Tree too big?

Not enough light?

Or just untidy!

THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

by Dave Sligh, Hororata

Selwyn's Qualified Arborist

This is a well known area for its love of gardening, and for the beau+ful ones that reflect this. Dave Sligh of Hororata Nurseries oUen fields ques+ons about gardening/plan+ng and plant issues. He’s invi+ng News’ readers to submit any queries or gardening problems to gardening@malvernnews.co.nz and will aOempt to answer these in this, his monthly gardening column (please include name and area and put ‘Gardening’ in the subject line).

Dave has 25 years experience as a nurseryman and garden/farm plan+ng designer with specialist knowledge in na+ve revegeta+on plan+ng.

See his adver sement in this issue headed ‘Farm Plan ng Projects’ for contact details.

QUESTION: We have recently built a house near Darfield. We have used excess soil to make a bund on our boundary and would like to plant it in na7ves.

Can you advise how best to do this?

Steve, Darfield.

ANSWER Hi Steve, First and foremost the prepara+on of your bund is important. It must be free of weeds and preferably mulched with something like bark or pea straw, if using a weed spray check the label recommenda+ons regards residual contamina+on to the soil and under no circumstances use Tordon or Woody Weed Killer. I find using na+ve grasses inter-planted with na+ve trees and shrubs give a great effect and keeps the average cost per plant

down because the grasses should be cheaper than the trees and shrubs. For best results plant the varie+es in groups of three to seven.

Once planted you will increase the survival rate and growth by using individual protectors on the trees and shrubs, the grasses should manage without them. The success of your bund will also be enhanced with irriga+on.

Good luck, your na+ve plan+ng will look great and encourage the birds and bees.

QUESTION: I have a number of large na7ve plants in my garden that are now in the wrong place. Can I move them?

Helen, Darfield.

ANSWER Hi Helen, as a rule, most na+ve plants do not enjoy being moved once

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established. If they have been in the ground for some +me it will take a good deal of work to dig them with a generous root ball probably requiring machinery. If you do decide to give it a go then try to +me digging them at the end of winter just before the plants begin to make new growth. If the na+ves are bushy plants you could consider cu,ng back up to a third before replan+ng.

There is a product available from good garden centres that has a silicone base and is sprayed on to reduce stress to the new foliage.

Keep the plants well irrigated over the spring and summer, but I’m sorry to say that even with the best of care your chances of success are low.

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Homekill Processing Service Top quality, honest, reliable service - phone now to make a booking Tel 03-317-9497 • Mob 027 355 0451 www.greendalebutchery.co.nz

• • •

New Conversions • Sheep & Cattle Yards Lifestyle Blocks • Post & Rail Fences Sheep, Cattle, Deer • Hill & High Country & Equine Fences Fencing

For a quality job phone Nathan on 022 044 7173

Dairy lovers across Asia will soon get their first taste of an innovative new cream cheese, as Fonterra announces plans for two new cream cheese plants at its Darfield site.

On July 21st, the Co-operative marked the start of the ambitious project, inviting Selwyn MP Hon. Amy Adams and Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton to join Fonterra management and staff in turning the first sod on the new build.

With cream cheese undergoing a steady surge in popularity in Asia, the $150 million two-stage project will see the first plant completed in 2018, with a second to follow in either 2019 or 2020.

The two new plants will incorporate Fonterra-first technology that will allow the firmness and consistency of the cream cheese they produce to be dialed up or down, to meet customer preference.

Fonterra’s Director of Global Foodservice, Grant Watson said the investment is a timely one as more and more consumers around Asia develop a preference for milk-based products.

“What’s really promising are the trends we’re seeing in cheese, butter and UHT over the years not just in the sale of dairy products, but how they are being consumed. Particularly as the major urban centres in China shift away from oils, people are actively seeking more dairy in their diet whether in their

cooking, as a table spread or in a glass,” Grant added.

“In markets like China - where dairy hasn’t traditionally been a staple - there are fewer preconceived notions around how it should be eaten, and with that we’re seeing remarkable versatility in their dairy applications.

“Dairy beverages such as tea macchiato - which mixes tea with cream and cream cheese - are evidence of a willingness to be bolder with dairy applications,” Grant said.

“Not all cream cheese is the same,” said Fonterra Chief Operating Officer - Global Operations, Robert Spurway, “and one that is used in a beverage will be quite different to one that is used in a cream cake. The new technology we’re introducing at Darfield will give us the flexibility to quickly

change our products to suit that need - a real game changer.”

Key facts: Phase one - Cream Cheese 3 • • •

• • • •

$100 million upgrade Completed by August 2018 Similar scale to the new cream cheese plants recently built at Te Rapa Up to 24,000MT of cream cheese each year for export Introduces innovative technology that More than 30 new jobs Up to 1,000 roles involved in the construction, planning and fit out across a wide range of industries.

Phase two - Cream Cheese 4 • • • •

$50 million upgrade Completed by 2019 / 2020 depending on market demand Producing up to 24,000MT each year for export Additional staff numbers will be confirmed closer to construction.

L to R: In Hi-Vis wet weather gear Fonterra Chief Operating Officer Global Operations Robert Spurway, Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton and MP Hon. Amy Adams, turn the first sod for the new building.

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Friday 28th July 2017

House of Bricks and the Selwyn Parenting Network joined forces on July 18th, to offer local children and their families the opportunity to experience and explore with Lego as part of the annual KidsFest.

The two have been working together for the last three years to provide Lego themed play around Selwyn for the festival, with this year being the first time they have brought the activity to Darfield.

The Darfield Community Centre was filled with over 120 children plus parents, grandparents, or carergivers.

House of Bricks owner, Rachel de Vries said, “thirty minutes

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into the event we had to get out more Lego, as attendance far exceeded that expected!”

There was a range of different Lego available to play with from Duplo and Duplo trains for the young, to a variety of other Lego including Technic, Starwars, Tree themed and general bricks.

Rachel said, “it was great seeing parents and even grandparents building alongside their children. Then there were some parents that got time to enjoy a sit down with a good book while their children created with the Lego available.”

The Paua homebased childcare

organisation also attended and provided free face painting for the children.

House of Bricks is a local privately owned Selwyn business specialising in Lego based education, birthday parties, fundraising, corporate team building and many other Lego themed entertainment.

Visit their Facebook page and that of Selwyn Parenting Network to find out more.

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

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

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

Oscar and Timothy enjoying building with Lego at the KidsFest Brick Building Fun Day.

Darrell Martin - Owner/Operator | 021 343 814

Following on from the success of last year’s Quiz Night, Darfield Primary School’s PTA is back with another fabulous community, social night. Last year was a tremendously successful event and this year the PTA are planning a repeat performance. Not only with all the fun and zany antics of a general knowledge quiz night, but to add to the amusement this year a dress up competition, themed Wild West, is scheduled. Two Quiz points will be awarded to the best dressed team! There will also be games along the way and a variety of other entertainment during the night. “This is a great way to have a good night out and support our school,” reported a PTA member.

“We’ve arranged a fabulous local quiz master to put you to the test for the evening, and a light supper will be served,” they added. “There are some amazing raffle prizes up for grabs, as well as prizes for the evening’s champions. The raffle will be drawn on the night and tickets are currently being sold around Darfield, as well as being available to purchase on the night. If any local businesses would like to donate

prizes for the night, please contact the PTA - it would be very much appreciated.”

This year the PTA has applied for a bar licence and will be serving wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages along with a few snacks.

“If you wish, you are able to prepurchase a table platter (cheese and dip assortment) to be collected upon registration.”

Organisers extend an invitation to the community beyond the school gate and add that anyone not able to muster a full team should contact them to be put in touch with others in the same boat. Many local businesses have already registered their teams and; “there are limited spaces left, so get in quick to ensure your booking.

“Your sup port for t his fundraising event is greatly appreciated. The money raised will go towards a desperately needed shade cloth ahead of this summer! We especially appreciate the support of major prize sponsor Canterbury Ballooning for this Quiz.”

See the advertisement in this issue for details of entries, (there will be no door sales); registration closes on Friday, August 4th.

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Local dancers from TM Dance World competed outstandingly at the Christchurch Competitions Society classes held at Villa Maria College, concluding Friday July 21st.

The Christchurch Competitions Society aims to promote the arts amongst young people and provide them a public platform to perform and compete. They are part of the Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand and offer competitive classes in Instrumental, Vocal, Speech / Drama, Highland, Irish Ballet / Modern Jazz and Tap. Following are some of the highlight results from TM Dance World: Novice Jazz 12 and over 1st: Millie Wilson 2nd: Emily Bitmead Hip Hop under 12 1st=Barnaby Maude & Liam Morris 3rd: Neve Molloy Jazz Duo/Trio 12 and over 1st: Jade Collier, Pippa Foster & Breanna Hodges 2nd: Millie Wilson & Liam Morris Jazz Duo/Trio under 12 1st: Jaida Banks, Neve Molloy, Lily Payton Teams Night Open Jazz Team 2nd: Warrior VHC: All That Jazz VHC: Maria

Jazz Team 14 and under 3rd: Proud Mary C: Cheerleader Open Hip Hop Team 3rd: Lets Move VHC: Mahal Open Lyrical Team 3rd: Yellow Open Contemporary Team 3rd: Run Away Boy VHC: Unsteady.

TM Dance World also produced numerous commendable results from some very large classes and studio Principal Tara McKeown commented that she was extremely pleased and proud of all her dancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; results.

Malvern hosted the annual Representative Tournament against Hurunui on Sunday, July 23rd at Darfield Courts. The weather was outstanding and sunny, a sharp contrast to the previous couple of days.

A shield between the two Centres is up for grabs and Hurunui took it off Malvern this year, winning the majority of the games across all the grades.

Malvern has U15 and U17 selected teams this season and invited Club teams that won the first round in the Malvern competition to represent the Senior and U13 grades (Sheffield/Springfield Seniors, S/S Titans and Darfield Flames). To ensure each team had more than one game, Malvern also invited Revelations, a Club from Christchurch.

The Malvern Under 17 team had a very successful day, winning both their games.

Picture above for Malvern: Abby Thornley (WD), Katelyn McKay (WA) and Angel Taylor (C).

Below: Hannah Forrester-Rolton and Olivia Brackman.

Millie Wilson, winner of Novice Jazz 12 years and over.

2017 MALVERN REP PLAYERS:

Back L to R - Jemma Dalley, Pippa Foster, Alex McGregor, Jade Collier , Jess Galletly, Emily Bitmead.

Front L to R - Aleisha Knowles, Breanna Hodges, Caitlin Knowles.

Under 17 Team

Under 15 Team

Coach: Teisha O'Connell Manager: Tania McKay

Coach/Manager: Filipa Payne

Maddie Payne Katelyn McKay Angel Taylor Hannah Forrester-Rolton Brooke Robinson Emma van der Wilt Giorgia van der Wilt Olivia Brackman Abby Thornley Grace Earl Danielle Cooper

Eva Mitchell Hayley Phelps Becky Bruce Ella Van der Wilt Jordon Atutolu Jessica McKenzie Zahara Sutton Olivia Coyle Bridget Freer Maia Adams

Friday 28th July 2017

Page 15 PUBLIC NOTICES

The informa#on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. The final approval of le,ers for print, rests with the editors. (Unless by prior arrangement, le,ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.) Le,ers to the editor won’t be considered for publica#on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed.

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

The Editors

To the Editors: ‘From Humble Beginnings’ Never has a book been more accurately named; Peter’s story of his Father’s dreams and the family’s determination and D.I.Y. attitude to see it fulfilled; he has the gift of explaining the finer and broader details of clays, mixes, firing etc of brick-making.

This book, along with the numerous photographs dealing with the expansion of their enterprise, is a must-read.

Darfield Genealogy & Local History Group Inc IRISH & SCOTTISH RESEARCH SEMINAR Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th August

Researchers will present a range of papers pertaining to what informa#on is there and how to find it.

John Creamer, Darfield.

To the Editors: ‘From Humble Beginnings’ The mineral wealth of the Malvern Hills has been of great interest to both my late wife Margaret, and myself, and so l attended the launch of the book 'From Humble Beginnings'.

I have read it thoroughly and found it a very informative, easy read, with lots of yarns and stories of a local business using our natural resources. It is well illustrated to better explain the process of brick -making.

A worthy addition to the wonderful collection of writings about the history of the Malvern Hills and their natural resources.

Roger Knowles, Darfield.

To the Editors: ‘From Humble Beginnings’ Congratulations Peter Boyes! Your book is a great read and the photos are illuminating! It is a marvellous record of Kiwi ingenuity and our number 8 wire ability to do anything and everything; and become a national success.

For fifty years I have driven past the brickworks and wanted to have a look. From my car I have watched those huge sheds go up and piles of clay at one end come out the other as bricks on a pallet. The launch of Peter's book was my opportunity to fulfil a dream; and the bonus was the book.

Peter knows how to spin a good yarn. You can hear him talking and having a laugh in his stories about performing yet another amazing miracle. He is a born story teller with a good eye for detail. His political comments are very astute! Two brothers who want to get on with the business and a father who puts the brakes on. Hard work with no pay. All night shifts and work all day to put food on the table. But the brothers find ways and means to achieve their goal. Initiative with a bit of cunning, ingenuity and a can-do attitude, hard work. family loyalty, loyalty to staff and generosity; the Boyes family have it all!

You are a credit to our small community and an inspiration to us all. You have told us that with hard work, persistence. good friends and family, a sense of humour and a good thirst, we can reach for the stars. We are so proud of you!

Louise Deans, Darfield.

Malvern Butchery & Darfield Post Shop

PUBLIC NOTICES

UP COMING ROAD CLOSURES FOR CPW2 CONSTRUCTION During the next few weeks there will be: Upcoming closure for 1-2 days: Coaltrack Rd north of Bealey Rd Greendale Rd North of Bealey Rd Cullens Rd & McLaughlins Rd Upcoming closure for 3-4 days on: Elmhurst Rd Delayed closures: Bealey Rd McLaughlins Rd Morgans Rd Please watch for signage and take extra care with the increasing traffic on the road. Thank you for your pa7ence.

Email: CPW2@downer.co.nz | Phone: 0800 CPW TWO (279 896)

SAVE THE !

DATE

To view the full Ellesmere Rugby Results & Draw please visit www.ersu.org.nz

in conjunction with the

KIRWEE BOWLING CLUB Sat 28th October - 7pm At the Kirwee Community Hall Tickets $25 MORE DETAILS SOON!

West Melton Tennis Club Results 20th July 2017 Match of the Day - 12 Hole Stableford P Taylor 30 M Staddon 29 A Hogg 28 N Robertson 27 P Cardosi 24 Closest to Pins 2in2: A Hogg 6: M Abbott 11: N Robertson

AGM Tuesday 15th August 2017, 7.30pm At the West Melton Domain Clubrooms Exis#ng and any new members very welcome

DATES TO REMEMBER 27 - 29 July

Challis Motorcycles Closed for this +me

6 South Terrace, Darfield

Haunui Re+rement Villas Open Day

17 Ross Street, Darfield

28 - 30 July

Kirwee Players - The Full Monty

Kirwee Community Hall

28 & 30 July

24th Malvern Game Hunters Hun+ng Compe++on

28th July

2:00pm

28 Jul-24 Aug

Art Exhibi+on - Hoof, Paw and Claw

Selwyn Gallery, Darfield

29th July

12:00pm Hororata-Malvern RSA AGM/Ladies & Members Lunch Darfield Hotel Cafe

29th July

7:00pm

1st Aug

10:00am Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 4th August Issue

2nd Aug

3:30pm

Waitaki Boys’ High School - Don House Info Evening Kirwee Players - The Full Monty

Kirwee Community Hall

6th Aug

9:00am

The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail

Oxford Township

8th Aug

10:00am

WINZ Superannua+on is coming to Darfield

Darfield Library

11th Aug

7:00pm

Darfield Primary PTA’s Wild West Quiz Night

Darfield Recrea+on Centre

12th Aug

6:00pm

Kirwee Rugby Club Senior Prizegiving

Melton Estate Winery

2 - 5 Aug

Cocktails and Karaoke

Kirwee Tavern

14th Aug

7:00pm

Darfield Rugby Club AGM

Darfield Rugby Clubrooms

15th Aug

7:30pm

West Melton Tennis Club AGM

West Melton Domain Clubrooms

18th Aug

6:45pm

DRFC End of Year Dinner & Awards Night

Darfield Rec Centre

19th Aug

7:00pm

Darfield Community Quiz Night

Darfield Bap+st Church

26th Aug

Oxford Wearable Arts

Oxford School

26 & 27 Aug

Darfield Genealogy ‘Irish & Sco,sh Research Seminar’

31st Aug

Books now available at

PUBLIC NOTICES

1:00pm

4 - 7 Sept 5th Sept

7:30pm

17 - 23 Sept 28th Oct

7:00pm

Rolleston News Adver sing Deadline for 6th September Issue Smudge Proof Makeup is back!

More For You Beauty

General Elec+ons - Meet the Candidates

Darfield Recrea+on Centre

Learn to Fly Gliders

Canterbury Gliding Club Airfield

Kirwee Bowling Club’s ‘Lions Casino Night’

Kirwee Community Hall

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

We are in the Darfield & surrounding areas on a regular basis for...

• Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm • Mon - Fri 11am - 4pm

Free Measure & Quotes for Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate & Timber Flooring!

Get ahead for Christmas GiUs!

Carpet Court, Blenheim Road

Sale ends Sunday 20th August!

Contact Eleanor - Ph: 03 349 9485 (ext 403)

87 West Coast Rd, Sheffield Phone Julie 029 288 3442

Household Garage Sale Included

OPEN DAY 17 Ross St - Haunui Village Friday 28th July, 2pm - 3pm

E: eleanor@carpetcourtchch.co.nz

DOGS

CATTERY

CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence.

Weddings and Civil unions in Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or 027 205 4660. Facebook: Michelle Spence - Celebrant.

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS And

Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

6pm start Melton Estate Winery Weedons Ross Road

$50 pp ROAR

Meal & music • Formal dress code Tickets available from Ben Lill 027 462 0130 www.kirweerugby.co.nz ALTERATIONS

CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log -burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. 318 1514 or 0800 224 464 Members NZHHA. CLEANING INSIDE n out cleaning services.

Your local cleaners for one off or on going cleans! Domestic, commercial, specialist builders cleans, carpets, ovens, windows. Please phone 020 406 93732 or email enquiries@insidenoutnz.com

ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your BEV’S Clothing Alterations & valuable time trying to Repairs. 6 Snowlea Place, keep up with your accounts?

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CHURCH NOTICES repairs and servicing Open 24/7. on all makes and models of vehicles • 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into Origin Youth Sunday 6.30 automotive Sunday 4pm Ps Wayne Watson servicing.

Isaac Williams 027 281 8340 Jones Road Auto 027 420 5704 17 North Terrace 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston

Darfield Life Church

Phone 347 4020

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

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

27 years contract fencing.

John is available to help with design and planning.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

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

GREENSPEED GARDENING

ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food.

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CHIMNEY CLEANING

Saturday 12th August

FENCING

CARPET

CARPET

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

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

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

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

Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

THE COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE

- Clean-up’s & Hedges Trained Horticulturalist

P: 027 525 6058 E: greenspeed@xtra.co.nz

News Malvern am Tuesday 10 Deadline:

FOR SALE 69 wrapped round bales of barley, $65 per bale. Ph 03 318 8141 or 027 398 6661.

LUCERNE hay. Good quality.

Conventional bales. Kirwee area. $10 per bale. Phone 318 1964.

OREGON rails, 150 x 40mm. $3.80 + GST per metre or can cut to order. Please phone Graeme Knowles 021 613 229.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN FIREWOOD - Old Man Pine 3m3 - $170.00 6m3 - $330.00 9m3 - $500.00 12m3 - $660.00 Hardwoods available.

Phone 03 312 4637 021 260 4520.

FOR SALE

PEA STRAW CAN DELIVER

$40 PHONE 027 439 9116

FEED FOR SALE: • • • • •

Wheat Straw Barley Straw Rye Grass Straw Square Balage Round Balage

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

Ring/text Bruce 027 553 3085

Friday 28th July 2017 HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

Page 17 HOUSE TO LET DARFIELD very tidy, large, sunny, 3 double bedroom home. Double garage, heat pump, log burner. No dogs.

Available 8th August. Prefer mature couple. $370 pw.

Please phone 021 205 2353.

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

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 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

PAINTING & DECORATING

HOUSES TO LET • Large 4 bedroom 2 living with log burner & heat pump, Darfield - $380 • 3 bedroom & log burner, Darfield township - $400 • 3 bedroom Hororata outskirts, log burner, includes lawn mowing and gardening - $375 • 3 bedroom, log burner, includes mowing & gardening, Springfield - $350

Call Rebecca at Property Brokers on 027 313 2270

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 PAINTING & DECORATING

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SITUATION VACANT

Part-time Store Person/Inventory Control Based in Sockburn, hours flexible 20 - 25 hours Mon - Fri. Previous inventory control experience essential as is a full driver’s license.

Wallpapering | Rooves | Gib Stopping

CAFÉ ASSISTANT

Experienced & reliable Calf Rearer required to rear 350 replacements & 100 bulls.

You must be competent in all aspects of Calf Rearing.

Farm is situated 10 minutes from Dunsandel Township.

NO accommoda+on available.

Remunera+on nego+able.

Posi7on starts 1st August.

We have a vacancy for a Café Assistant in Springfield for Tuesdays. This is a permanent position. Experience is not required as full training is offered, however a willingness to learn, reliability and honesty are essential.

This is a busy position and involves all aspects of running a café and store. For an interview please phone Karyn on 03 318 4840.

Email your CV to: hudfordfarming@xtra.co.nz

DIESEL MECHANIC

Wanted for busy, rural truck workshop.

Class 4/5 license advantageous.

Top money and flexible hours for the right person.

Phone Dave 021 142 0567

Careers Assistant

Interior & Exterior Pain7ng & Plastering Fully Qualified Wallpapering Roof Pain ng All work guaranteed Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075 PAINTING & DECORATING

• • • •

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Years 7 to 13

For all Pain7ng and Decora7ng services!

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FREELANCE PAINTERS/ CONTRACTORS

CVWX DYZ[\]]Y^_

Trade qualified Specialising in...

Dean Freeman On Farm Services.

Int/ext house pain#ng, light commercial Garage floors Farm Fences/Buildings Airless spraying… & more!

All about quality!

Phone ScoS 021 029 83216 FREE QUOTES

SEASON 1 AUG - 20 OCT 2017

Local anaesthe#c used in a portable 4 bale head crush Ph 021 059 4980 or email freemandean21@yahoo.co.nz

SITUATION VACANT

CALF REARER REQUIRED

35 years experience. Refs available

Udi Painting & Decorating

LIFESTYLE Block Maintenance: Spraying, garden maintenance and hedge trimming.

Topping/mulching. General maintenance. Phone Reg 027 262 9200.

Please send applications to: info@aero.net.nz

Contact Brendon on 021 244 4498 or email bandbmechanical@hotmail.co.nz

Domestic & Light Commercial

LIFESTYLE

We are seeking an administration support person to assist our Careers Advisor.

Hours are 15 per week during term time.

Applications Close Friday 11 August 2017.

Application Pack from: Human Resources Co-ordinator PO Box 5 Darfield Tel: 03 318 8411 email: trish@darfield.school.nz

SITUATION WANTED FARM and home help. Qualified relief farm manager, gardening, carpentry, fencing, hedge trim, painting, lawns.

Good range of gear for most jobs. Ph Geoff Morris 318 2715 a/h or 027 651 5135.

ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel.

Internet, sky TV. $160 pw. phone 027 479 1431 or 03 318 3660.

SCRAP METAL 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.

WANTED

QUAD BIKE TOUR GUIDE 20 - 40 hours per week Sales, Marke7ng & Guiding Tours operate at Springfield, from 9am - 4pm.

A dynamic role for someone who enjoys a variety of tasks in a growing industry. We provide ongoing training and support so you gain skills that will benefit your career in Adventure Tourism while working in a great rural community. You will have flexibility in your hours of work as long as you are available to take customer phone calls.

Weekends are our busy +me plus prior to Christmas and during the summer you can expect an increase in work load. A current work place first aid cer+ficate is required for our health and safety policy.

Please email a CV with work experience and skills to grebuSon@xtra.co.nz Grenville BuSon - Adventure Trailrides Ltd Ph: 027 291 1239

DEAD, damaged or derelict cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, including motorbikes. Cash paid. Phone 03 318 0871.

UNWANTED or unsaleable sheep & cattle buy. Please phone 027 293 1561.

WEBSITES

NEED A WEBSITE? • Perfect for small business

and startups • Tailored for your project • Local

Contact Joel at: jci.code@gmail.com or jcicode.com

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WINDOW CLEANING

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

DIRTY WINDOWS:

Your own local, reliable, friendly & experienced Owner/Operator.

Specialising in window & oven cleaning.

Covering all Selwyn areas.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Professional friendly window cleaning service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals

FARM lease wanted, deer fenced, within Selwyn District.

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

Malvern News Deadline:

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

Free No Obligation Quotes!

am

10

Ph 021 364 664 Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

WINDOW REPAIRS

TRADES

WANTED TO LEASE

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

• • • •

Tuesday

WINDOW REPAIRS

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

Contact us now!

Career Professional Builders

New, unique homes Addi+ons & altera+ons • Renova+ons • •

• • • •

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

Building locally for 45 years

TRADES

MORGAN JONES CONSTRUCTION LTD Building homes since 1993

•

Happy to quote any work!

Gerry Thomson, Business Owner - 021 972 813

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

TRADES

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

FLAXMILL BUILDERS OXFORD

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.

TRADES

• New Builds • Renovations • Excavations

CALLING ALL BUILDERS AND ELECTRICIANS

• Professional Architect Available • Engineer Plans • Council Consents

Hassle free from start to finish Contact Morgan Jones 021 050 2858 morganjonesconstructionltd@hotmail.com

PowerCable Direct can offer you: • • • • •

Installa+on of your power, phone, water, and fibre underground services with COC provided Underground Cable loca+ng Power cable repairs Temporary power for new builds Power cable sales powercable.direct@xtra.co.nz www.powercabledirect.co.nz

Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

We are now based in Rolleston

Home & Property Maintenance & General Work Sheds to animal shelters All types of fencing & pergolas Building repairs Pruning to tree felling Light engineering Anything considered Professional work guaranteed

Contact: Keith Heselwood

027 968 6582 keithandbarbs@hotmail.com

40 years experience New homes / addi+ons Servicing Selwyn area House of the year winner mul+ple +mes • Contract or labour only • Licensed building prac++oner • Cer+fied builder • • • •

Guy Brady Ph: 021 664 805 | E: guybradybuilder@gmail.com

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

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

So try us first!

Friday 28th July 2017 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 PORTABLE sawmill for all your timber requirements and macrocarpa sales. Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

Furniture

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TRADES

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

TRADES

Maintenance Renova+ons New Builds Pump servicing and installa+on • Water filter installa+on • Water pump hire • • • •

TRADES

• Supply and installa+on of sep+c tank systems • Gas and wood fire installa+on • IQP in backflow preven+on • Teatsprayer servicing

‘One call and we’ll do them all’

Repair & Re-Polish, French Polish or Spray.

Pick up & delivery

0800 752 400 plainspgd@gmail.com

Ph 03 318 0047

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

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

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

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

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

Big Job or Small I do them all !

Qualified Tradesman Phone 31 83660 or 027 479 1431

General household & business electrical work.

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

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

SATELLITE STAN Installa on of: • Extra Outlets • Freeview TV • Satellite Dishes • TV Wall Mounts • UHF Aerials

Nigel Bunny

027 279 5427

Authorised Sky Technician

nigelb0810@gmail.com

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

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

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Renova7ons, New Houses, Hot Water Cylinders, Kitchens & Bathroom Upgrades, General Maintenance!

Phone Mark

027 869 0026

Sales and Service of new and used machines.

Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

Happiness is a buSerfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

- Nathaniel Hawthorne www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

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 Acer ES1ES1-523 Laptops Removal • 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 malcomputers02@gmail.com • Windows 10

• • • •

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.

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK Qualified

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

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

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

021 732 331

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

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

027 445 0684

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Phone 03 318 1552 Mandy Johnston (Mrs J)

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

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

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

Did you hear about the two blondes who froze to death in a drive-in movie?

They had gone to see 'Closed for the Winter.'

Blonde: "What does IDK stand for?"

BruneOe: "I don’t know."

Blonde: "OMG, nobody does!"