Issue 808 Friday 8th September 2017

Inside this issue: Oxford Wearable Arts

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Nat’s Nursery, Hororata

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Performing To Fundraising 4 Friends Of Darfield Hospital AGM Let’s Get Gardening

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Conne+cs Invests in Hororata Domain Closed For Good

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West Melton School Visits 11 Kowhai Sanctuary 12 Father’s Day Win Le;er To The Editors One Day Equestrian Event Central Plains Water Update Ski Championships

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Malvern Netball Finals cont…

Darfield Rugby Junior Prizegiving Sports Public No+ces

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Malvern Community Board Update Dates To Remember

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Terrace Sta+on Garden

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Classifieds

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Trades Email Column

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The Kirwee Senior Netball team - winners of the 2017 Malvern Netball Premier Grade.

Back L to R: Dee Oliver, Georgia Ludemann, Amy Rock, Lou Coyle, Lydia Gliddon, Maddy O’Callaghan.

Front L to R: Jan Thomas (Coach), Anna Hurst, Vanessa Moore (Captain), Karen Opie, Keri Judd, Gemma Odering, Emily Redmond & Vicky Stanbury (Manager).

Malvern Netball Centre held their Finals’ Day on Saturday, August 26th at the Darfield Netball Courts in what turned out to be great weather.

Throughout the day there were

some fantastic games played with a few tightly contested finals. The Intermediate Grade (Yrs 7&8) game was won by Kirwee Panthers with a four goal difference over Darfield Mystics. It was a showcase of the up and coming talent in the Malvern area. Likewise with the Senior Grade (also Yrs 7&8) the Final could have gone either way and a talented Darfield Flames side took out the honours over Springfield/ Sheffield Titans. The Social Grade Final between Kirwee Kaos and Darfield FauxPas was won by Darfield with an eight goal margin and the Premier Reserve Final was won by Darfield Darts against Darfield Rams by six goals.

The Premier Final between Kirwee Senior and Springfield/ Sheffield Seniors was won by Kirwee with a nineteen goal margin.

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The Oxford Area School PTA can congratulate themselves on having held another successful Oxford’s Wearable Arts show, on Saturday, 26th August.

It was reported that it was a spectacular evening with fortyfive entries showcasing their creativity to a capacity audience of 300.

The thirty student entries came from numerous Canterbury Schools. Along with Oxford Area School they included Lincoln, Darfield, Sheffield and View Hill.

The quality of the entries was outstanding and the audience were wowed by the stunning pieces of work.

Judges Charlotte Davis, Davis Mark Adams and Bret de Their had the difficult job of choosing the winners from each category and they commented that, “the quality of entries just keeps

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First Place-getters were: Years 2-4: Space Aria Barnes ‘Wahine Toa’ Years 5-6: Space EllaElla-Rose Gray ‘Comet Goddess’ Years 7-8: Space Heidi Hamilton ‘Intergalactic Trolley Dolly’ Years 7-8 : Open Sophie Lafleur ’Icarus’s Folly’ Years 9-12: Open Antoinette Hemstra ‘Polystyrene Cup Dress’ Supreme Student Award Antoinette Hemstra ‘Polystyrene Cup Dress’ Supreme Adult Award Joanne Smith ’Coming Up Roses’ Runner Up - Adults Tobie Harding ‘Alpaca Farmour at the Knight Market’.

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“Liz Liz Dickson, Dickson did a fantastic job as compere for the night and kept the evening flowing,” said a spokesperson for the organisers. “While Cloe Anngow and Emma Rutherford were fantastic entertainers from Oxford Area School and Hartley School of Performing Arts from Rangiora.”

The Oxford Area School PTA thank all their sponsors who helped ensure the success of the Show by providing many prizes able to be allocated to either students and adults.

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When Natalie and Adrian Mannering of Hororata had an unexpected opportunity land in their laps, they grabbed it with both hands and ran with it. The opportunity was the chance to purchase a substantial amount of Hororata Wholesale Nursery’s plant stock, while Hororata Nursery’s Dave Sligh continued with his farm planting supply and consultancy.

“We will cater for urban and lifestyle planting and Dave will continue with farm planting; a big scale we are not ready for yet,” the couple commented.

Adrian and Natalie lived in Darfield for sixteen years before relocating to Hororata a year ago with their children Molly (12) and Reuben (11) and moving into the dream, bespoke, straw-bale home they constructed. The enterprise has been aptly named Nat’s Nursery and the couple are thoroughly enjoying both the hands-on aspects, as well as the information and theoretical knowledge to be gained from further study, alongside invaluable assistance by Dave.

Nat has horticulture in her blood having grown up on an orchard in Hawkes Bay. She admits to loving gardening, enjoying the experience of watching things grow and the life that a garden brings; birds, insects, and a place to relax and be quiet. Nat is a fully qualified kindergarten teacher and has worked at Annabel's Kindergarten in long and short term teaching roles since 2005.

She added that her most memorable and satisfying work is with children in the garden.

“My favourite memory is

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upcycling a table to create garden boxes and planning what the children wanted to grow in them. We learnt about different plants, watering, weeding, and the best part - harvesting the fruits of our labours,” she added.

“We have always wanted to do something for ourselves, so when Dave from Hororata Nurseries said ‘he was scaling down, and if we wanted to start a nursery, now was the time’, we jumped at the opportunity.

Adrian and Natalie thank Dave and Wendy of Hororata Nurseries for their ongoing support and guidance. “Dave has been very patient and supportive of my continual questions and ever extended plant moving days, while we juggle with our other life of children and work (Adrian works at Fonterra as a wetside operator and has done for the last five years),” Natalie smiled.

“I am really excited about upskilling and refreshing my knowledge of plants and propagation and so have enrolled in a horticulture course with Open Polytechnic. Learning botanical names has been the

biggest challenge, but also a lot of fun.

“I have already met some amazing people who have been ever so happy to share their knowledge and show me around their gardens,” Nat said.

Nat's Nursery Hororata is a small intimate Nursery and promotes itself as ‘local plantslocal people’. They specialise in natives, hedging, and trees, not too dissimilar to Hororata Nurseries. They are passionate about supporting the local ecosystem with food, as well as making gardens look amazing.

Nat’s Nursery are happy to order in plants if they don't have quite enough for a customer’s requirements, or if their customer wants something completely different. They can also discuss what is appropriate for each individual garden and what will go well with what.

“As we settle into this new endeavour, we will be open by appointment-only on selected days.”

Check out Nat's Nursery Hororata on Facebook for further information and see the advertisement in this issue for contact details.

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In total, the Danzfit students came away with two first placings, three second placings, one fourth, four Highly Commended and two

Commended placings.

For the three senior students, Brooke, Mari and Penny, this competition has been part of the build up to the Melbourne Hollybound Competition in October. Manaia Davies, Davies the fourth senior student, will travel to Amsterdam in October to represent New Zealand in an international hip hop competition. The four girls have been fund raising to help cover travel costs to their competitions.

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Chairman of The Friends of Darfield Hospital Charitable Trust, Brian Davidson recently presented his 2016/17 report to those attending the AGM. (For the purpose of printing, this has had to be reduced).

Brian reports: Following the successful conclusion of our gazebo project, our team has continued to thrive, and to engage positively in projects which emphasise our core goal, to enhance the care, comfort and treatment of patients at the hospital.

Our team has provided the following items during the year: • an Aeria 5 mattress system to complement the two specialised Roho mattresses provided previously • a TV Monitor and DVD system which is used specifically for staff training and antenatal education classes • a CD/DVD player for the use of patients resting in the lounge or sunroom • a replacement chest freezer for the storage of food in the kitchen • a new commercial quality microwave oven for both hospital and Meals on Wheels purposes • the recovering of a popular lounge chair in quality, washable fabric • the staining of the large deck and outdoor furniture beside the sunroom.

We have also continued to provide: • the cost of maintaining the water filter • an annual magazine subscription • patient gifts and a hamper for staff at Christmas.

These are all able to be provided due to the support of a generous community. These acts of generosity and kindness are appreciated greatly, as are the numerous and gratefully received gifts from patients, or families in memory of loved ones.

Two other very valuable long term supporters who deserve our recognition are: • The Darfield Indoor Bowls Club - a profit of $4,900 was realised from last year’s annual indoor bowling tournament event • Darfield Pharmacy’s ongoing sponsorship of the large fish tank in the lounge at the hospital, and allowing us to sell raffles from their shop.

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any new benefits, especially in the area of building maintenance.

During the latter part of 2016 Leanne Davie assumed the role of Nurse Manager. The community is very fortunate to have such a positive, well qualified, caring, and people focussed professional, in this role. We also thank all other nursing, domestic and grounds/ caretaking staff for the dedicated care they provide to the patients and the hospital.

I thank all members of our team for their enthusiasm, regular attendance at meetings, willingness to engage in discussion, and the positivity they demonstrate toward decision making.

Brian Davidson Chairman

Plans are proceeding to mark a milestone this year, that of ninety years from the facility’s opening in 1927. An Open Afternoon will be held on Sunday, October 29th.

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Tree too big?

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THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

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QUESTION: I have an established garden with lots of box hedging. Last summer I noticed that some of these hedges were getting a black sooty mould on them. This has continued to get worse and now some plants look as if they may die. Can you tell me what is causing this and how I might fix the problem?

Diane, Darfield Rural.

ANSWER Hi Diane, from your description

it sounds as though your hedges are under attack from Scale. Our wet and cold winter should have slowed their progress but you will need to take some action against these destructive little critters or your hedges will become unsightly and eventually die. Scale are a sucking insect and once they become adults they develop a hard shell which makes them

difficult to kill with a contact spray. If you do not wish to use an insecticide you might have some success spraying the plants regularly with an organic spray oil which is designed to smother the destructive little suckers, otherwise I advise using shield, the insecticide, fungicide combination most commonly used for roses. The active ingredient in Shield is systemic, meaning the Scale should be poisoned when sucking the stems. This treatment should be repeated every 10 days for 2 or 3 applications or until all sign of the scale has gone. Before spraying cut out the worst affected damage and burn.

QUESTION: My property is at an elevation of around 300 metres. I have always wanted to grow a Kauri tree in my garden, will it survive?

Ray, Sheffield Area.

ANSWER Hi Ray, The mighty Kauri or

Agathus Australis grows naturally, mostly in the upper North Island, but it is hardier than most realise and will survive in our environment as long as some care is taken to protect the young tree from heavy frost, snow and dry summer conditions. I know of a couple of Kauri growing happily as far west as Hororata but I believe they could survive even closer to the foot hills. If you take care of your young tree, once it is around 1.8 to 2 metres tall it should be above the severe frost line. When choosing a spot for your young Kauri look for good top soil and free drainage, preferably with an existing canopy overhead, but remember to allow it plenty of room to grow into a magnificent adult tree.

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the power supply’s capacity.

Connetics were happy to come on board and offer a temporary solution to power the stalls area, they also provided a team who came to the event to manage and oversee the installation.

It soon became clear that a more permanent power solution was required and the Connetics team presented a plan to HCT, which consisted of underground power cables, which would then connect to power outlets that could be powered by a generator.

The new system will take a considerable work load off volunteers as they will no longer have to dig extension cords into the ground for the event, as well as making the power supply considerably safer.

The new system will also become a community asset as it will be available in case of an emergency where the power might be out for a length of time. Additionally it will be available for other Hororata Domain events.

The first stage of the power upgrade was completed several weeks ago with the installation of the power cable which was generously donated by General Cable and installed by Coalgate Earthworks.

As with any project at the Domain, it was made possible by a dedicated crew of volunteers and locals donating their time and equipment.

While this may seem like a small project, it is valued at over $50,000 worth of material and labour. Connetics has kindly

worked with their suppliers to source all the materials free of charge and they have had their apprentices involved in the assembly. Connetics has also been supported by local businesses such as Coalgate Earthworks and Ballagh Contracting, who have donated their machinery and time.

HCT committee member Cindy Driscoll said, “Connetics has been amazing. For them to go to all their suppliers to source the materials has been a big undertaking. When it is finished it will certainly be a huge asset for the Domain.”

The project will take some time to complete, however everyone involved is hopeful the system will be ready for this year’s Hororata Highland Games.

“We would like to thank Connetics, and all the businesses who have donated materials or services and to all the volunteers who have made this happen,” Cindy concluded.

Rick Cookson from Connectics working on a trench as part of the works.

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Closed for Good is BNZ’s annual day of volunteering. The Bank closes its stores and most of its support offices on the Day (August 23rd) to get out into New Zealand communities and lend a hand.

To make the biggest difference they can there are various ways BNZ staff assist: FINANCIAL LITERACY HELP During Closed for Good trained staff visit organisations, groups and schools to deliver workshops on budgeting, being scam savvy, or money basics for kids.

SKILLED HELP BNZ staff have a broad range of skills and can help with HR, finance, marketing, digital, social media and strategy to name but a few areas they can assist in.

HELPING HANDS Sometimes the best thing to help folk be good with money is get something done that would otherwise cost their community organisation hard-earned money!

WHAT CAN’T BE HELPED WITH:

Any project that benefits commercial organisations, individuals, or political/extreme groups.

Any project that hasn’t had local council or government approval, if necessary.

Any project in breach of NZ law.

Any project that does not support BNZ’s policies and guidelines.

Darfield Preschool and Nursery have been the grateful recipients of BNZ Closed for Good assistance on a number of occasions over the past years. Again in 2017 they welcomed BNZ staff members on the 23rd and were grateful for the donated time and energy they provided, Along with general weeding, the team from BNZ helped plant seventy native tress that had been donated by Trees of Canterbury in the Preschool’s native area, spread around lots of mulch (donated by Tailored Trees) and tidied up the veggie patch.

“We are extremely grateful to the BNZ Team for coming out

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Give Neil a call on 022 451 7207 or email neiljudith@xtra.co.nz Darcy McCaughan and Max Dobbs exploring some of the larger pieces of bark they managed to extract from the big pile - before BNZ personnel spread it out - and used magnifying glasses to look for bugs.

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and helping us do the jobs we just don’t have the time to complete,” said a Darfield Pr esc hoo l an d N ur s ery spokesperson.

“A big thank you from all of us here at Darfield Preschool and Nursery,” they concluded.

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L to R: Julz Ridgen, co-owner of Darfield’s Terrace Winebar and Restaurant and suitably clad in her chef’s attire with the winner of The Terrace’s Father’s Day promotion, Cory Sanders.

Julz and George Ridgen, congratulate Cory on winning the signed 2013 unbeaten All Blacks rugby shirt, drawn from those who booked and dined at the Restaurant on Father’s Day.

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To the Editors: During a recent conversation with a farming friend, we hit on the subject of dairy farming and the effects of nitrogen on our rivers.

He pointed out that a bigger problem than dairy farming was the introduction of weed species; mainly gorse, broom, willow and pine forest.

When I was a kid, some sixty years ago, we spent a lot of time at the lower Selwyn river, even then we used to call the strange weed growing on the stones in the river, gorilla snot. At that time there were very few dairy farms, but all along that river bed, were miles of gorse and broom, both of which are heavy introducers of nitrogen into the soil. These plants are deep rooted, and many of our river beds are dry, but the water still runs below. The decomposing pine needles from thousands of hectares of introduced Pine forests add further nitrogen to the soil (their yellow pollen also instills further nitrogen). That pollen floats into our air at the rate of about 200 to 300 kilograms per hectare (depending on the age of the trees); 2.4% of that is nitrogen and of that, 60% is water soluble amino nitrogen - transferred into our water ways and washing down our rivers.

While dairy farming might be contributing to the problem, I think some of the blame lies with our ancestors for bringing in all these noxious pests. Not only plants, but also possums, rabbits, magpies etc all of which are competing with our native flora and fauna and releasing agents that destroy our environment.

Remember there were no mammals in New Zealand, they were all introduced.

Maybe DoC, Ecan and Councils should clean up their own back yard before they point the finger, and let it be them that makes our water ways and rivers pure again.

Brian Walker,Darfield.

Friday 8th September 2017

Darfield High School (DHS) completed a clean sweep on Saturday, August 26th by winning the Ca nterbury Secondary Schools One-Day Equestrian Event at McLean’s Island.

The win for DHS came on the back of victories in the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Show Jumping and Dressage competitions earlier in the year, making it three from three for the School. It is the first time DHS has won all three titles in the same year and they are only the second school to have attained this feat (the previous was Rangi Ruru in 2004).

Darfield Blue team members, Georgia Allison (16), Charlotte Thomas (13), Katherine Hadler (14) and Sophie Jarvis (14), competed against twenty other teams from fourteen secondary schools throughout the Canterbury area.

The event was made up of three disciplines; dressage, cross country, and show jumping.

Nicky Voss, Voss team manager said, “the cross country was a lot more technical and challenging this year than previous years.”

Only ten of the twenty-one teams finished the day with a ‘live’ score. To achieve a ‘live’ score three members of each team needed to complete all three disciplines to be ‘live’ or competitive.

Darfield Blue were dominant leaders in the competition right from the first dressage class and after a superb crosscountry and some equally spectacular showjumping rounds, they went on to win the event with an overall score of 99.6 points which also gave them the Jane Sullivan Trophy.

Darfield Maroon team members, Jodie Rollings, Rollings Caitlin Rayne and Mikayla Jarvis competed on the

day as well and they also had a superb result, finishing fourth overall.

DHS had a third team entered, Darfield White, Caitlin Aubrey, Aubrey Cassandra Aubrey and Niamh Rayne which didn’t finish with a ‘live’ score, however they too had some wonderful performances through out the day. Niamh completed her events on a borrowed horse after her horse was found to be lame the day before the event.

“There is such a huge amount of effort and dedication put in by these riders,” Nicky said. “I

too am a rider and understand the difficulties of juggling riding with school, especially over the winter months. Unlike other sports, part of it is looking after the horse/s welfare and this is all year round, with no time off.

Riding in the winter afternoons is very difficult, but these girls do it all year round.

“I am extremely proud of all of our riders. Their polish, sportsmanship and pure love of their sport make being their Team Manager a pleasure,” Nicky concluded.

The winning team L to R: Charlotte Thomas, Georgia Allison (Captain), Katherine Hadler, Sophie Jarvis.

Photo: Pauline Jarvis.

Katherine Hadler and Sophie Jarvis holding the Jane Sullivan Trophy.

Photo: Pauline Jarvis

Georgia Allison (Captain) holding the Jane Sullivan Cup. Photo: Pauline Jarvis

The whole Darfield High School group from L to R: Niamh Rayne, Caitlin Aubrey, Cassandra Aubrey, Georgia Allison (Captain), Katherine Hadler, Charlotte Thomas, Sophie Jarvis, Mikayla Jarvis, Sophie Rayne, Jodie Rollings.

Photo: Pauline Jarvis

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From Derek Crombie, Managing Director, Central Plains Water Ltd Greenpeace has called for Cantabrians to take part in a peaceful civil disobedience demonstration against ‘Big Irrigation’ in the coming weeks.

To Balance claims made by Greenpeace CPW would like to provide some key information that Greenpeace have failed to mention.

An Irrigation NZ study shows there is no correlation between areas of high irrigation development and regions with poor water quality. In fact, Environment Canterbury has already identified that the restoration of Te Waihora cannot be achieved without the CPW scheme and its ability to protect the aquifers.

CPW wants to protect and enhance Canterbury’s water quality and be recognised environmentally as a world leader by protecting and enhancing the surrounding waterways including land quality.

This can be outlined in two key points.

1) By taking water from the Rakaia River in a controlled way, we are protecting the aquifers as farmers will no longer rely on groundwater wells and artesian supplies.

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Dairy conversions Post & rail fencing Yard building Residential fencing Security fencing Subdivisions

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CPWL - Stage 1 canal.

Stage 1 has already completed its second successful irrigation season and is showing some exciting benefits including existing groundwater irrigators only abstracting 25% of their groundwater allocation during the 2015/16/17 season, leaving 80 million cubic meters of water in the aquifers.

2) Nutrient levels on farms inside the CPW scheme are monitored and audited yearly with every farm having its own management plan, the reduction in nutrient application is one of the key environmental pillars on which the scheme is built.

Claiming that irrigation is all about dairy conversions is incorrect. Yes, some farms will convert but they will have to manage within acceptable nutrient levels. In our Stage 2 area, indications are that only 15% of the area will convert to dairy and the remainder will

continue to be top quality cropping land.

In the long term, even with the completion of Stage 2, our nutrient discharge levels will be lower in 2022 than they are today because of the advancement of new management practices and consent requirements.

CPW has established over fifty monitoring points downstream of the scheme as well as established an Environmental Management Fund of approximately $160,000 per year and also the Te Waihora Enhancement Fund ($160,000/ year) and recently agreed with ECan to provide a discharge of 3.5 cumecs or 45 million cubic metres per year of water into the Selwyn to replenish the flows.

CPW is also actively involved in the local community including providing safety vests to local schools, water for emergency services, Stream augmentation for the Selwyn River and community water supply just to name a few, as well as the wider economic impact of between $1b and $1.4b per annum when the scheme is complete.

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

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This is our ninth season of plan ng beet.

We are opera ng two planters this year.

Local Springfield skier, Angus Johnson, represented Medbury School at the Christchurch Independent Primary Schools Ski Championship held at Porters Pass on August 30th. Angus did his school proud with a time of 74.467 seconds to take the spot of second fastest boy. The Medbury boys’ Red Team, of which Angus was a member, took out first place in the boys’ team competition.

Please book in now, to ensure we can fit your paddock in!

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...continued from front page.

Kirwee Panthers - Winners of the Intermediate Grade.

Darfield Flames - Winners of the Senior Grade.

Malvern Trophies 2017 Outstanding Under 15 Rep Most Improved Umpire Umpires Trophy Intermediate Round 1 Winner Intermediate Runner Up Intermediate Winner Senior Round 1 Winner Senior Runner-up Senior Winner Social Round 1 Winner Social Runner-up Social Winner Prem Reserve Round 1 Winner Prem Reserve Runner Up Prem Reserve Winner Round 1 Prem Winner Prem Runner Up Prem Winner Grice & Read Goal Agg Fair Play Supporter Integrity Cup Executive Cup Betsy Little - Services to Malvern

Jordan Atatolu Sophie Townsend Lou Coyle Darfield Mystics Darfield Mystics Kirwee Panthers Darfield Flames Spring/Sheffield Titans Darfield Flames Darfield FauxPas Kirwee Kaos Darfield FauxPas Darfield Darts Darfield Rams Darfield Darts Spring/Sheffield Seniors Spring/Sheffield Seniors Kirwee Seniors Kirwee Seniors Lou Coyle Malvern Hills Magic Darfield Flames Terina Graham

ADVERTISING PRICE INCREASE From 1st September 2017 our adver+sing prices increased (the first for approximately ten years - excluding the increase in GST).

Column cen metre rate: • $6.50 (incl. GST) Classified adverts: • 1 - 20 words $9 (incl. GST) • 21 - 40 words $12 (incl. GST) 62 SOUTH TERRACE, DARFIELD PH 03 318 7450 | FAX 03 318 7451 info@malvernnews.co.nz | www.malvernnewws.co.nz

Results 29th August 2017 Match of the Day - Stableford P Pearce 37 F Taylor 36 M Morten 35 J McLeod 35 P Reynolds 35 S Gilmour 35 T Hicks 35 Men: J Morten 43 Men E Woodward 42 J Hicks 41 G Chambers 40 Longest Putt: Putt P Reynolds Nearest the Pin: Pin A Green & E Woodward Net Eagles: Eagles E Woodward & G Chambers Results 5th September 2017 Match of the Day - LGU & Putting 0-24.4: M Morten 75 24.572 24.5-28.4: T Hicks 28.5+: C Robinson 78 F Taylor 78 29 Putts: S Gilmour Putts: 8x1Putts: M Morten, L Oliver, 8x1Putts: J Studholme Closest to the Pin: Pin J Studholme, J Hicks Longest Putt: Putt J McLeod Men: M Staddon 42 Men J Hicks 40

However the score didn’t reflect the game and the Springfield/Sheffield team showed skill and determination right until the final whistle.

Kirwee Senior Captain Vanessa Moore commented on how proud she was of her team taking out the Premier Shield three years in a row.

The Centre would like to thank all the Netball committee members and Clubs, not only for their efforts during the season, but also for the extra effort in running Finals’ Day. Centre President Melissa George commented, “I am extremely pleased how the day came together and the Results 2nd September 2017 Match of the Day - Stableford enjoyment had by those on and 1st: J Counter 41 2nd: I Bourke 40 off the court. I look forward to 3rd: C Watson 38 taking a back step next season 4th: D Watson & D Thompson 37 and handing over the reins to 5th: C Nally 36 6th: J Redfern, S Johnstone, P Bee & B Souness 35 other capable committee Nearest to the Pin: Pin #3: P Bee #13 - sponsored by members to start planning next #9: R Ford the Terrace Wine Bar: P Bee season and Summer League #17: B Nahkies Longest Drive #11: #11 Women:D Women: MacDonald starting early next year.”

Men: S Johnstone Longest Putt #18 - sponsored by Darfield Tyre Centre: I Bourke Two’s: Two’s C Nally, R Williams, P Bee, D Benn 9 Hole Best Nett: Nett H Reid 35

Thank you to all our sponsors

Malvern Netball Vice President Ariana Batstone presenting a bunch of flowers on behalf of the Malvern Netball Centre to the President, Melissa George in recognition of all the hard work that she puts in during the season.

Results 2nd September 2017 Match of the Day: 4th Qualifying Round Club Championships Senior: B TeAwa Senior N Robertson 69 I Cowens L Croy 70 Intermediate: G Tallott Intermediate W Fox 69 K Campbell P Ducray 70 Junior A: A S Paterson B Smith 67 C Roe R Welsh 68 A Walker Junior B: G Inch B R Rivers 65 I Doody C Fox 70 D Martin B Doorenbal 71 Two’s: Two’s G Tallott & I Cowens Nearest the Pins: Pins #8: D Judson #15: K Campbell #17: I Doody #11(for 2): C Williams Net Eagle Hole #11: M Newell

SPORTS NOTICES

WEST MELTON TENNIS CLUB

Important dates for SEPTEMBER Saturday 2nd Working Bee - 9:00am Saturday 9th Junior Registra+on - 9:30am Senior Club Opening - 1:00pm start Sunday 10th Free Coaching (all ages welcome) 1:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday 16th Junior Grading Day 9:00am - 12:00pm Summerfield Cup Mixed Doubles Tournament - 1:00pm start Sunday 17th Free Coaching (all ages welcome) 1:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday 23rd Club Day - 1:00pm Saturday 30th Club Day - 1:00pm All new and exis@ng members warmly welcomed to the start of the 2017-2018 season.

2017 Trophy Recipients: Female Trophy - Most Improved: Female Trophy - Most Valuable: U6 Blue Sportsmanship: U6 Red Sportsmanship: U7 Red Sportsmanship: U8 Most Improved: U8 Most Promising: U9 Most Conscien+ous: U9 Most Improved: U10 Most Promising: U10 Most Improved: U10 Most Conscien+ous:

Abbi Moore Stella Sanders Max Kelly Mason Jessop Johnny Barnard Taylor-Jay Berg Dylan Poynter Liam Page Nicholas Clucas E+enne Bourhill Jack Guy Riley McNae

75 70 77 70 82 68 69 90 70 70

Left Johnny Barnard with his U7 Sportsmanship Trophy and alongside is his cousin Abbi Moore with the Most Improved Female Trophy.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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 $60 per year!

Check us out on Facebook

Enquiries email: kptl.toylibrary@gmail.com

Friday 15th September - 7pm Yello Shack Café, Springfield Music with DJ TKO | Main and silent auc on $10 entry +cket includes glass of bubbles & nibbles Fundraising event for Danzfit students compe@ng overseas

Pre-purchase ckets from the Yello Shack Cafe

This month’s Board meeting was held at the Glenroy Hall.

Firstly I would like to thank the Glenroy Committee for hosting us, and to those members of the Community and Committee who took the opportunity to attend the Board meeting and address the Board on local issues of interest.

Items raised by the local community included: Glenroy signage; the integrity of the Glenroy township; Civil Defence functions and responsibilities at the Glenroy Hall; issues relating to Rakaia Gorge Road; and the wide range of activities being undertaken at the Glenroy Hall.

During our meeting, Board members raised a wide range of subjects in their monthly reports including report backs from recent Community Committee meetings that had been attended; the forthcoming Rewi Alley celebration; and confirmation of a proposal to proceed with the Darfield Annual Christmas Picnic in the Park.

The Board received a report on proposed Council changes to current speed limits (of particular note in our area is Castle Hill), and rural road speeds.

From its Discretionary Fund, the Board allocated grants to members of the Red and White Stripes U12 Futsal Team, Darfield High School U15 Rugby and Senior A Girls’ Basketball teams, Kirwee Plunket and the Homebush Stables Historical Society.

The Board received presentations from the Glentunnel Township Committee on flooding concerns which will be investigated further

by Council staff. We also had a presentation from the Darfield Tennis Club which will be referred back to the Reserve Board.

Jenny Gallagher Malvern Community Board Chair,

The Board’s next meeting is to be held in the Darfield Library & Service Centre Monday, September 25th 2017 at 5.00pm.

PUBLIC NOTICES

UP COMING ROAD CLOSURES FOR CPW2 CONSTRUCTION

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library SEPTEMBER SESSIONS: SAT 16TH & 30TH

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GPS accurate farm mapping Irrigation and farm design and set out Hazard maps Colour whiteboards and planners DDT residue testing Methamphetamine testing of staff housing and rentals

Phone 03 308 6208 201 Smithfield Rd, Ashburton 7772 office@agconsulting.co.nz www.agconsulting.co.nz For competitive prices on mapping, whiteboards & planners contact: Gerard 027 433 9065 Terry 027 229 9993

Upcoming Closures for 1 - 2 days: Essendon Rd Adams Rd Upcoming Closures for 4 - 5 days: Elmhurst Rd (between Greendale Rd & McLaughlins Rd) Priority Give Way: Coaltrack Rd Please watch for signage. Thank you for your pa@ence.

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

PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS We are a freestyle Martial Art, teaching in a fun & relaxed atmosphere

Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness and self-defence. We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm KICKBOXING: 15+yrs Fridays 7.30-8.30pm For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 324 2084 Facebook: Proactive Martial Arts Templeton/Papanui

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

DARFIELD GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY INC

AGM

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Tuesday 26 September 2017 7:30pm at the Darfield Library.

All Welcome - we always welcome new members!

If interested please contact Secretary: Bryan Tily 318 7424, bryan@ly@hotmail.com

Sheffield Tennis Club OPEN DAY Saturday 23rd September Interested in playing tennis this summer?

Come along and register at our Open Day.

Juniors - 10am Enquiries to Debs 021 510 406 Seniors - 1pm Enquiries to Dennis 027 536 3187

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

WINDWHISTLE DISTRICT SOCIETY

AGM

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Thursday 14 September 2017 7:30pm at the Windwhistle School Library.

ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts?

Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

Cotons Cottage & Hororata Museum Open Sunday 17th September

PUBLIC NOTICES

ANNUAL FAIR

and every ne Sunday thereafter.

1:30pm - 4:00pm Groups by appointment with President: Robby Wilson - 03 318 0600 or email robby.wilson@xtra.co.nz, Acting Secretary: Helene Youngman - 03 317 9903 or email pollardhelene@gmail.co.nz

All Welcome!

Saturday 30th Sept 9am at the Trinity Church, Darfield.

Indoor & outdoor stalls s-ll available.

Phone 03 318 8058

ESOL Is English NOT your first Language?

Do you know a new migrant here?

‘Language and Laughter’ is a free course

at Darfield Bap st Church 15 Greendale Road Mondays, 9:30am to 11:30am

DATES TO REMEMBER

We will help with transport.

Children welcome.

1-28 Sept

Phone Virginia 03 318 0198 for details.

9th Sept

Violets, primroses, and hellebores are taking over from the massed display of snowdrops for the next Spring Open Garden Day, to be held on Sunday, September 10th. This one-hectare informal garden is towered over by 150 year old trees and a new walkway highlights these giants, which include sequoias and oaks.

Woodland plants will be for sale and visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn. The $5 entrance fee goes to the Terrace Sta+on Charitable Trust and children can enter for free.

No dogs permi;ed - visitors are asked to leave them at home.

6:00pm

9th Sept

What Dreams May Come - Art Exhibi+on

Selwyn Gallery, Darfield

Darfield Netball - Kings & Queens of the Court West Melton Tennis Open/Reg Day (J 9:30am, S 1pm)

9th Sept

9:45am

Malvern Bowls Coaching Clinic

9th Sept

10:30am

Greendale Golf AGM

In the Clubhouse

10th Sept

10:30am

Horseman’s Fundraiser Equestrian & CraM Market

Darfield Community Centre

10th Sept

11:00am

Walk in the Woods - Open Garden

Terrace Sta+on, Hororata

10th Sept

1:00pm

West Melton Tennis Club Free Coaching

Coalgate Bowling Club

12th Sept

10:00am Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 15th September Issue

14th Sept

7:30pm

Windwhistle District Society AGM

Windwhistle School Library

15th Sept

7:00pm

The Big Night Out (Music & Auc+on)

Yello Shack Cafe

16th Sept

Canterbury Plantout 2017 - Na+ve plan+ng

16th Sept

West M Tennis Junior Grading 9am, Summerfield Cup 1pm

16th Sept 16th Sept

9:45am

17th Sept 17th Sept

1:00pm

17th Sept

1:30pm

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session

Kirwee Community Hall

Malvern Bowls Coaching Clinic

Coalgate Bowling Club

Oxford Country Classic 1/2 Marathon & Fun Run/Walk

Oxford

West Melton Tennis Club Free Coaching

Coton’s Co;age & Hororata Museum Open today

17 - 23 Sept

Learn to Fly Gliders

22nd Sept

Entries for Darfield Artweek 2017 close today

23rd Sept

Canterbury Gliding Club Airfield

Sheffield Tennis Club Open Day (Jun 10am, Sen 1pm)

23rd Sept

1:00pm

24th Sept

10:00am

Sheffield Fire Brigade Mud Plug

25th Sept

5:00pm

Malvern Community Board Mee+ng

Darfield Library

WALK IN THE WOODS

26th Sept

7:30pm

Darfield Genealogy & Local History Group AGM

Darfield Library

28th Sept

1:00pm

Rolleston News Adver sing Deadline for 4th October Issue

30th Sept

Terrace Station, Hororata

Country Fair & CraM Day

Trinity Church, Darfield

30th Sept

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session

Kirwee Community Hall

Sunday 10 September

30th Sept

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11:00am - 3:30pm www.terracestation.org.nz

1:00pm

West Melton Tennis Club Day

West Melton Tennis Club Day

13-14 Oct

Darfield ITM & Rugby Club 2017 Fishing Compe++on

20th Oct

Selwyn Heritage Funding Applica+ons Close today

28th Oct

7:00pm

Bull’s Road, Sheffield

Kirwee Bowling Club’s ‘Lions Casino Night’

Lake Benmore Kirwee Community Hall

Friday 8th September 2017 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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CHURCH NOTICES

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03 312 3355 027 288 8724

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

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Sunday 4pm Isaac Williams 027 420 5704

LOUNGE suite. 3 seater couch, 2 reclining chairs. Soft sage green. In good condition. $150 ono. Parmco wall oven.

In good going condition. $100 ono. Phone 318 8955.

LUCERNE hay - med squares. $90. Kirwee. Phone 027 436 7166.

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

PEASTRAW - med squares, $40 Phone 318 3055.

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.

Ph 027 636 8000

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

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Covering all Selwyn areas.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Customer Service Position Available We have a Customer Service position available to join our team here at Springfield Service Centre.

FREE QUOTES

We are looking for a positive, energetic person with the opportunity to specialise in food prep (Barista) or management. This is a full time permanent position.

The position will include shift work between the hours of 6.30am - 8pm and will include weekend work.

If this sounds like you, please email CV to sue@sscltd.co.nz

Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

RIDING LESSONS

ROOM TO RENT

Phone: 03 318 1928 Mobile: 027 251 0151 Email: Brians.telelectric@vodafone.co.nz

Rural Building Solu-ons Ltd is a privately owned & operated company based in Darfield who specialise in Dairy Shed design & construc-on.

Due to our forward work commitments we now need to bolster our team.

We are looking to fill 2 new posi ons: 1 x Experienced Labourer 1 x Qualified Carpenter Candidates must have proven experience, are reliable and have a clean driver’s license.

If this sounds like you, please either contact Nigel Hodges on 027 427 0557 or email nigel@ruralbuilding.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

DID YOU KNOW?

www.malvernnewws.co.nz If you know of something news worthy, we would love to know too!

Email us at: info@malvernnews.co.nz

DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

CARPENTER & LABOURER WANTED

SINGLE lockable rooms in WANTED SCRAP METAL Darfield Hostel.

Internet, sky T V. $ 16 0pw. Ph 027 479 1431 or 318 3660. BEST prices! Amalgamated AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm WANTED TO RENT projectiles, presses, scales machinery. Specialising in etc. Any calibre rifle or TWO Project Managers urgently farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact seek rental house. Three well - buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or behaved dogs, no concerns 0800 030 712.

Rob 03 342 5885. with stock. Any necessary DEAD, damaged or derelict cars, fencing at our cost. Full SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for trucks, vans & 4WD’s, all types of metal farm reinstatement back to original including motorbikes. Cash machinery, old cars etc. at our cost, happy to leave paid. Phone 03 318 0871.

Please phone Wayne 027 UNWANTED or unsaleable sheep any fencing for future 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 use. Paula Ryan 027 578 & cattle buy. Please phone (Licensed Dealer).

2691.

027 293 1561.

You can book adver sing & read the News online at

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Brian Rowe Registered Electrician

SEASON 1 AUG - 20 OCT 2017

LOCAL high school girls available to give horse/pony riding lessons. Darfield area.

Please text Emma on 020 407 97351.

Ph 021 364 664

Brian’s Telelectric Ltd

Dean Freeman On Farm Services.

freemandean21@yahoo.co.nz

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals

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CYZ[ D\]^_``\ab Local anaesthe-c used in a portable 4 bale head crush Ph 021 059 4980 or email

Professional friendly window cleaning service.

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

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Scd\ab[\eZ` Sedf\ge Ceahde

Phone ScoL 021 029 83216

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

Registered Drainlayer • • • •

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

• Domes+c • Commercial • Industrial Based in Darfield

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

Phone Peter

M: 022 326 1340 H: 03 261 9240 E: rolyatpj@gmail.com

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

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

So try us first!

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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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Phone 05084 SPARKY 240 Hayes Road, West Melton.

Mobile Auto Electrical Service for vehicles, machinery, trucks & tractors!

We have 3 technicians on the road.

Air-condi+oning and diagnos+cs, fault finding to accessory fi,ngs.

Panasonic & Supercharge BaLeries for sale, as well as all automo ve electrical parts.

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

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

Darfield based, working Canterbury wide.

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

MORGAN JONES

Ph 03 318 4128 Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

www.malvernglass.co.nz

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.

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General household & business electrical work.

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

Ph: 021 387 750

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

• Professional Architect Available • Engineer Plans • Council Consents

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

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

Big Job or Small I do them all !

Qualified Tradesman Phone 31 83660 or 027 479 1431

COMPUTER

COMPUTER

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

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

If the lessons of history teach us anything it is that nobody Mark Jones learns the lessons that 03 318-1956 027 210 4242 history teaches us.

0800 427 427 - Anon www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

DARFIELD

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.

Septic Tank Servicing Dairy Sumps Pumped Out Drain Unblocking

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693

MALVERN COMPUTERS New Computers • Virus 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

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

ROB KELLOCK

Qualified

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

027 445 0684 Bricklaying & Blocklaying Stonework Restoration Work Chimney, Fireplace & Firebacks • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed • • • •

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

Moss Treating:

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

Renova@ons, New Houses, Hot Water Cylinders, Kitchens & Bathroom Upgrades, General Maintenance!

Phone Mark

027 869 0026 Maintenance Renova+ons New Builds Pump servicing and installa+on • Water filter installa+on • Water pump hire • • • •

• 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’

0800 752 400 plainspgd@gmail.com

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

021 732 331

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

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

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Tuesday

A man is filling up his car tank with gasoline and accidentally gets some on his hand. He doesn't no+ce it, so when he gets into his car he lights a cigare;e. His arm instantly catches on fire. The man s+cks his arm out the window and begins to wave it around a;emp+ng to blow out the flames crawling up his sleeve.

A policeman sees the man struggling with his arm on fire and arrests him on the spot for an unlicensed firearm.