Issue 828 Friday 16th February 2018

Inside this issue: New Owners For Garden Centre Coast To Coast

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Amazing Community Event 4 Mortgage & Insurance Advice

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7 100 Miles in Horrid Weather & Tough Terrain

Seatbelts - It’s A No Brainer

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Keeping Homes Cooler

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Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa 9 Ethan, Rose To The Top In 10 Dunedin Best in Show(s)

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West Melton Students

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Racing With Rubie cont… 13 Malvern Primary Schools’ 14 Triathlon 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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Seven year old Darfield Primary School student, Rubie Leech, Leech is currently the envy of many having gained a place on the national television programme ‘What Now’ (airing Sunday mornings on TV Two).

Rubie first became involved in ‘What Now’ after her parents (Kylie Kylie and Glen) Glen saw a post online calling for audition videos for Kid Cam segments to cover sports or nature/ environment.

“Though Rubie’s main love is dancing, that was already covered and we couldn’t submit her netball until winter,” explained Kylie.

With a family background in motorsport it just seemed like the obvious choice to submit something on Speedway.

“It’s something completely different that not a lot of people have access to. Rubie’s

grandparents lease out three race cars and we go to all of the race meetings. It was easy to get the footage and so it made sense to try our luck by sending in a video of Rubie presenting a race meeting.”

The initial audition video required the family taking lots of videos of Rubie interviewing drivers, doing an introduction and some racing coverage.

Kylie then edited it and sent it off.

“There were some very excited screams from Rubie when the family heard it had been accepted,” enthused Kylie.

The whole experience has been a wonderful learning opportunity for Rubie, who Kylie reports, is in general a shy and quiet young lady.

“It has taught her about being confident in front of complete strangers as she interviews

them, or films pieces that she’s you need to film something introducing or explaining. She fifteen times; and yes it’s has also learnt about keeping happened!” calm and being patient when things go wrong, especially if Continued on page 13….

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Darfield Garden Centre changed hands recently and new owners Jane Vaissaire and Rex Verity are wasting no time making the business their own, beginning with a name change to Darfield Eco Garden Centre.

Malvern local, Jane, from Glentunnel, where she has lived for 34 years, has been in business in the area before and knows that good customer service and on the spot advice is key in any small enterprise and her friendly bubbly nature will be a definite advantage in this. Rex has a wealth of knowledge in the organic and sustainability fields, so when the Garden Centre business came up for sale it seemed a natural fit for the couple.

Jane commented that she loves the way the business has been operating and is really appreciative of the previous owners’ assistance with the takeover and the easing into ownership. “Carol Carol Monteith and Angela Lalor have been nothing but helpful,” Jane said, “and while we wish to change some things in the business to reflect our ownership, it in no way means we didn’t like it just the way it had been,” Jane smiled.

Gardening became a pleasant hobby for Jane after she emigrated 41 years ago from Surinam, South America, via Holland, and was welcomed by

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Jane Vaissaire (right) and Rex Verity (left) new owners of what is now the Darfield Eco Garden Centre. the Malvern community; especially by her dear neighbour Daphne Marsh who taught her much of New Zealand life, notably gardening.

Having her hobby become her business is a dream-come-true for Jane.

Jane’s background is in nursing and social work for refugees, migrants and international students. Her children have gone to local schools, as now do her grandchildren. “They all love being involved in the Garden Centre and it is a ‘family-for-community’ business,” Jane commented.

Rex is ‘the new kid on the block’, but while he was raised in Timaru he has owned land in Whitecliffs since 2010. Initially beginning study in the field of medicine, Rex changed direction to teaching, farming and community development work. His last job, before retirement, was Environmental Manager at CPIT. Rex is an adviser on eco-housing and a trustee of a social housing project in Christchurch. His passion is for a healthier, sustainable community and environment having had organic farms in Waimate and Cust and always had organic vegetable gardens.

In addition to plants and garden supplies, gifts and souvenirs, the Darfield Eco Garden Centre will provide landscaping services, as well as daytime and evening classes on sustainable living and gardening topics, working with local garden groups, to supp ly kn owl edg e a nd expertise. Newsletters can be

sent to any interested folk by leaving an email address at the Garden Centre.

Jane and Rex hope to support local artists and cottage industries by selling their quality plants, art and craft-work (especially garden ornaments and statuary), along with locally -made souvenirs for tourists.

There have already been some fairly dramatic changes at the Garden Centre, with a few more planned for the future. Jane’s son Jeremy van Leeuwen and her son-in-law Asher Davies have re-clad the potting shed and installed a stunning cartwheel window in the fence.

Fresh stocks of roses, bedding plants, perennials and natives are just the beginning of the couple’s plans for the business.

A special area for native New Zealand and Maori medicinal plants and shrubs is already allocated; a secret garden is to be created for the little ones; and Gold Card holders are given 10% off standard-priced plants and gifts.

“Please let us know your needs and ideas for supplies, services, projects and events,” Jane and Rex added.

The Darfield Eco Garden Centre will hold an Open Day this Saturday (see the News ‘Save the Dates’ diary) with refreshments, face-painting from Rainbowlily, music by Holly Kimber, as well as John and Amiria Grenell, Grenell plus 30% off all giftshop items and selected plant stock.

“Visitors to the Darfield Eco Garden Centre are welcome to browse and just enjoy ‘smelling the roses’,” Jane and Rex

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VINEGAR JAM SESSION! Tig Dalley setting off on the kayak early on the second morning at Mt White Bridge.

Last weekend saw the annual Coast to Coast race take place over two days; February, 9th and 10th. Held every February the race course starts on the West Coast, at Kumara beach and traverses the width of the South Island, crossing the main divide and finishing at New Brighton Beach on the East Coast.

For the first time in a decade the race began with a full field of entrants with many locals amongst this number.

The recent rough climatic conditions, which had many worried, were soon forgotten as the fantastic weather produced stunning race conditions for all involved.

Local Tig Dalley, Dalley a first time entrant in the Race said, “the Race was such fun, extremely hard, but an enjoyable event.

The atmosphere at each of the transitions was amazing and the scenery was stunning. My Race itself went very well with my times all better than I expected. Crossing the finish line in 17 hours 16 minutes was a real achievement for me and I would like to thank my support

crew, family and friends who followed me throughout the Race! I take my hat off to the Coast to Coast organisers for a seamlessly well run event.”

Ex-local, Wayne May, May enjoyed another fantastic Coast to Coast, this time with his Team MayDay MayHem. He reported enjoying competing and said they were pleased with their result of twelfth overall in their category. “I’m so proud of my team mate, Jackie Dwyer,” Dwyer Wayne said. “Her training and preparation for the Coast to Coast paid off and she smashed through her stages magnificently. I was very happy with my own achievement, though faced one hiccup when I snapped the rudder line on the kayak half way through the Gorge! My Kiwi ingenuity quickly came into play and I used my

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drinking tube to hook the cable onto my foot and I was back underway again. I am looking forward to beating a few more personal bests next year, when I compete again.”

Fifth time Race entrant Rob Potts of Darfield, made up the second member of Team Whangamata alongside his friend and holiday-houseneighbour Patrick Fontein (“had too many drinks a couple of New Years Eve’s ago and talked ourselves into it,” said Rob with a laugh). Their team had an outstanding result coming in at second place in the over 40 men’s category. “We are absolutely rapt to have come in second and to have beaten all the ‘young’ forty year olds, as we are both in the fifties, and me at the wrong end of fifty!

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“Last Tuesday, February 6th, was Waitangi Day and our amazing community proved that we know how to join together and have some fun, whatever the weather may throw at us,” said Kelly Maude, Maude the Two Rivers Community Trust Events Coordinator After a cold and wet start to the day, an enthusiastic team of volunteers presented themselves at the Darfield Domain to set up the Waitangi Community Fun Day determined to create a day for all to enjoy.

“Throughout the morning, the weather got brighter and brighter, and as more and more p e o p l e a r r iv e d, a f u n atmosphere filled the Recreation Reserve,” Kelly reported.

There were numerous beautifully painted faces done by the popular Faeries Rainbowlily and Sunflower. “The face painting theme continued with the extremely popular candy floss colourful moustaches,” Kelly laughed!

Adam Allsorts entertained all ages with his balloon creations and fun antics, which received many smiles and giggles. Both ponies and the Vintage Fire Engine were kept busy with rides, and many excited shrieks were heard from the bouncy castles, while Pedalmania’s crazy bikes were a huge hit once again.

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The Creative Sparks tent generated a hive of painting activity and the winners of the colouring competition were announced. “Our congratulations go to Charli Gilbertson and Charlotte Rhodes,” Rhodes Kelly said.

“We have a huge variety of things available to us in our community and it was great to have people join us for the Waitangi Community Fun Day. Toy Library toys were enjoyed, and the Playcentre baking was amazing. Police Officer Blair Croucher sent his apologies, having been called out to an incident and the St John ambulance got summonsed to a call-out during the event. Both reminders of the important work

they do for us, in our community. The fire engine was however able to stay and climbing aboard and making the siren sound was a highlight for many. Local Mid-Canterbury Cricket representative, Garfield Charles, Charles was joined by our Darfield Youth Workers to set up a game of continuous cricket, which was hugely popular.”

“It was the longest game of continuous cricket I’ve been part of,” Garfield commented.

“We would love to hear your feedback so as to make next year’s event even more exciting,” Kelly said. “Please find a link to a short form to complete on our Facebook page: Darfield Two Rivers Community Events.” T o conclude Kelly added, “a huge thank you to all who took part and came along.”

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A one hundred mile run for most would be a big ask, but one hundred miles in horrid weather and tough terrain is an even bigger challenge. However it’s one which local Darfield man, Mark Beattie accepted when he entered the Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance Run over the weekend of February 17th and 18th.

The Run is a challenging ultra distance race in the Rotorua region consisting of 100 miles or 165 kilometres (km) of narrow single track trails, wide trails, forestry and sealed roads. There are forests, lakes, geothermal features, a boatbased lake crossing and the city of Rotorua for the runners to navigate throughout the event.

Over 1250 competitors from around the world began the Race at 4am on Saturday, leaving from the Government Gardens, in Rotorua.

This was not Mark’s first time racing in a similar event; he competed in a 100 kilometre challenge two years ago at the same venue.

“This year was the first year organisers have offered a 100 mile Race, so I decided to enter it; my first ever race for that distance,” Mark explained.

There are certain criteria to be met before a person can enter the Race, including having

completed eight volunteer hours before the end of January and proving that they had completed an ultra run in the past.

“Volunteering for me involved helping out at the Mount Somers marathon in October last year at one of the aid stations. Before I ran the last half with the final runners making sure they made it to the end, and no one was left on the course,” Mark explained.

Mark is often seen out running around the community, doing one of his 10km runs, which he does two or three times a week.

He has also been undertaking overnight tramps and 40 to 50km runs as part of his training, as well as competing in other races in preparation.

“Towards the end of last year I entered a 65km race in the Wellington hills and a 100km event in Taupo, which kept my endurance up. In December I also did a 90km training run on the old ghost trail on the West Coast,” he explained.

The weather for the 100 mile event was far from ideal with heavy rain, resulting in muddy tracks and slippery terrain.

Though this slowed Mark down more than he would like, he still

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came in with a fantastic time of 28 hours and 41 minutes.

“It was a hard run both mentally and physically, but I am very proud of how I went as I ended up getting 29th out of 143 competitors and ninth in my category - open male. I was hoping to complete the course in twenty-four hours, however up to thirty-six hours is allowed for completion.

“A lot of the runners ended up pulling out of the Race at different points along the way because it was too tough with adverse weather conditions.”

The course had many individual challenges for the runners and for Mark it was no different.

“Going in to the race the biggest challenge was the unknown,” Mark said, “ as I had never run this distance before. I was also aware the weather could be a factor in my success or failure, a wet day meant for a lot slower and more careful run.

“I took advantage of the offer to have a pacer, which is a runner that ran with me for the last 37km. Without his support and the support of my crew, I would have struggled to get through it,” concluded an exhausted but happy, Mark.

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The two seconds that it takes to fasten your seatbelt may just save your !ife. Between January and March 2017, 41% of vehicle occupants who lost their lives were unrestrained.

More than one person was killed per week on Canterbury roads this year - the worst rate for the district in a decade.

Canterbury has the third highest unrestrained vehicle occupant death rate nationally between 2O13 and 2017 with 52 unrestrained deaths recorded.

Sadly the statistics show these loss of lives were highly preventable. No family should ever have to bury a child, parent or loved one whose death could have been avoided by being properly restrained while in a vehicle.

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consequences and effects on family, friends and emergency services. Parents, family members and friends are constantly reminded of that snap decision, not just on the anniversary of a loved one's death, but on Father's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, school holidays, Easter, Christmas and every other day of the year for the rest of their lives.

Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all passengers under the age of fifteen are appropriately restrained. The rules for child restraint use are for one purpose. To stop children from being killed or seriously injured when travelling in vehicles. The death of any child is a tragedy and even more so when it can be prevented with the use of simple and widely available

With those stunning hot days experienced over the summertime, this may be the time to start thinking about property insulating; before winter kicks in and draughts and dampness affect the home.

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CEA offers up to a 50% insulation subsidy for anyone with a community services card, or for landlords - if their tenant does. CEA also offer a free energy advice service for Cantabrians (from Ashburton to Kaikoura) and the West Coast, and free, recycled curtains for anyone who may need them.

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Neighbours’ Day events can be big or small and the toolkit available online can help with the planning of an event.

Whether living in a suburb, on a city block, in an apartment or on a rural property, there will be neighbours - and knowing them matters.

On the weekend of March 24th and 25th 2018, communities of all shapes and sizes across the country will be taking time out to get to know their neighbours.

The annual Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa, now in its ninth year, is a time for neighbours to celebrate their communities and get to know new neighbours.

This year the team at Neighbours’ Day have come up with some simple ways to connect, along with ways to get neighbours involved and what

Aotearoa spokesperson Cissy Rock.

Rock Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa is a collaborative campaign organised and supported by Lifewise, Inspiring Communities, www.neighboursdayaotearoa.co.nz The Mental Health Foundation, “We’d like to see people reach Christchurch Methodist Mission out to others in their and New Zealand Red Cross. neighbourhood, and make connections that we hope will enhance the wellbeing of individuals, family/whanau and the wider community.

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Ethan taking first place on the podium as Oceania 2018 U17s MTB XCO Champion.

Local Coalgate teeanger Ethan Rose, Rose headed to Dunedin last week to attend the 2018 Oceania Mountain Bike (MTB) Cross Country (XCO) Championship races, which were held on Saturday, February 10th.

Ethan was called to the start line, ranked second behind Australian’s top Under 17 competitor, Momo Frank, Frank but this didn’t appear to phase him at all.

Ethan got the jump right at the beginning, taking the lead on the start loop before they headed up the first steep climb of the lap. Momo passed him and put a twenty metre gap between them, but by the top of

the climb Ethan was back in touch and started to pile on the pressure, on the descent.

Before the final climb of lap one, Ethan re-took the lead and never looked back increasing his advantage with every lap.

He finished over three minutes ahead of second place getter, Jacob Turner of Rangiora, and took out the title of Oceania 2018 U17s MTB XCO Champion.

Jacob also finished strongly to take the second place by nine seconds, putting New Zealand, first and second on the podium.

Ethan’s father, Adam Heard commented, “Ethan was really happy to receive this title. It was a big event on a great course, specially built by the

Otago MTB Club.”

“It really suited me,” Ethan added, “with the steep hard climbs and tough descent. I knew it would be a good course for me after I had a chance to practice on it on Thursday,” he explained.

“I would like to thank my sponsors and my parents for all their support. I am also extremely grateful for the support from everyone cheering for me around the course, it helps a lot to hear that,” Ethan added.

Ethan will now be heading to Cardrona for the New Zealand National Championship next week, where he is hoping for another good result.

Friday 16th February 2018

Aylesbury’s Sheila Morris is almost eighty years old and has been involved with showing dogs since she was seventeen.

Sheila began her dog showing career with Rough Coated Collies, then Smooth Fox Terriers, Afghan Hounds, American and English Cockers, Pugs and Griffons, but for 35 years has concentrated mainly on Poodles.

“I have bred around 200 Champions, Grand Champions and specialty Poodle Champions,” Sheila explained.

“We moved to Aylesbury in the early 1970’s, and constructed purpose-built Kennels on the Main West Coast Road that are now under the ownership of David and Michelle.

Michelle “After the recent death of my husba nd, dog groomer extraordinaire Emma CaseCasePeters and her husband Ash moved in with me to assist.

Emma is quote ‘my legs and lungs’ as I cannot run like the wind anymore, but still enjoy dog grooming, running the Groomers Association and being involved in Club activities.”

Recently Monty, Miniature Poodle (Supreme Grand and Specialty Grand Champion “I had a Dream of Taff”) flew up to Auckland along with Sheila and groomer/handler Emma to compete for the Royal Canin Top New Zealand Show Dog along with Mannix the Giant Schnauzer, who is co-owned by Emma and Leanne McTear to complete for top puppy.

After presentation to three international judges Monty, who

reportedly performed like a champion (“with a bit of clown thrown in,” Sheila added) won the award and was named as Top NZ Show Dog. While Giant Schnauzer Mannix went on to win Best NZ puppy.

“There were four All Breed Championship shows as well, two each day,” Sheila said, “and Monty amazed us all, possibly setting a new record by winning all four Best in Shows!”

Sheila’s involvement in dog grooming began in 1991 when she visited America and the biggest grooming contest in the World. Returning from this trip she was determined that New Zealand would be recognised worldwide in grooming and to this aim she formed the National Dog Groomers Association of New Zealand. On subsequent trips overseas Sheila gained further grooming qualifications and competed in numerous competitions to emerge as a Master Groomer, having gained the extremely high marks required to make the cut. With the assistance of American groomers associations she developed an examination and workshop programme for New Zealand groomers which has not only been a great success, but has also produced many very fine groomers.

Over the years Sheila has been the recipient of numerous awards both in New Zealand and overseas including entry into the New Zealand Kennel Club’s newly introduced ‘Breeders Hall of Fame’. Taff Kennels (Sheila’s Kennel) is the first NZ founded kennel to be given this, the

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highest award ever in this country.

Emma is also a talented Master Groomer with incredible skills in precision grooming and show dog handling.

“I first met her when she was four years old hanging around dog shows with her Mum, who had Afghan hounds. When she was a teenager I gave her a Poodle to show and she won top Junior handler in New Zealand and won a trip to Crufts dog show in England, she was in the top ten finalists in the world. She has since won many contests for grooming in Australia and New Zealand and has been New Zealand’s number one groomer for many years.

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West Melton School began the 2018 school year with thirty-two new learners, a large number of them New Entrants pupils. The overall school roll on the first day was 440 students.

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Third row: Nova, Georgia, Chelsea and Jade.

Fourth row: Jessica, Will, Ruby and Jack.

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Though Rubie is the presenter of her two and half minute segments, the whole thing would not be possible without her family’s support.

“I organise what Rubie will cover,” Kylie said. “Arranging interviews, getting permission from different tracks to video there, filming the footage, collating and editing all of the

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The Malvern Primary Schools’ Triathlon was held in conjunction with the Darfield High School on Friday, February 9th.

Organiser Marty Gameson, Principal of Hororata School said, “thank you to the team that helped out with the Malvern Triathlon. Your time and support ensured that we had a very successful event. Success that I believe can be summed up by the fact we were able to get 51 competitors safely through the course in 58 minutes.

“Also a big thank you to Karen

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Armstrong and Darfield High Year 6 Boys School for allowing us to run 1st Tobi Moore Dar with their event; Jayde Mayberry 2nd Austin Earl Kir (our Sports Activator) and the Selwyn Sport Trust for their support and to the parents for their encouragement which gave our kids a fair crack at the course.”

RESULTS: Year 6 Girls 1st Jessie Smith Horo 2nd Suzie Scales Shef 3rd Skye Collins Dar 4th Zoe Parker Horo 5th Harriet Collins Dar

29:46 30:17

29:31 32:58 33:32 35:31 35:43

Windwhistle School were extremely proud of their only representative in the triathlon: Fergus Daly.

Fergus came fifth in his age group and eighteenth overall - a great effort.

Toby Thwaites, Year 5, from Hororata was the overall winner of the Malvern Primary Schools’ Triathlon - finishing in 29 minutes and 19 seconds.

Results 10th February 2018 Match of the Day - American Greensome 1st: G & I Gaunson & W Allison & M Shipley 61.5 2nd: J Redfern & S Hygate 62.5 3rd: M & T Michael 63 4th: G Heffernan & G Gifkins 63 5th: J & D Lewis 63.5 6th: H & K Beaumont 63.5 7th: D MacDonald & D McKay 64 8th: W Morrison & W Watson 64 Nearest to the Pin: Pin #3: M Brickwood #9: J Redfern #13: W Watson #17: D Lewis Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: Women D MacDonald Men: D Lewis 9 Holes: Holes T Kikstra 34 Summer Cup Winners: Winners Women: M Scott Men: D McKay Forrester Trophy Winners: Winners G & I Gaunson

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5th Fergus Daly Windw 36:30 Year 4 Girls 1st AYoungman-Mark Kir 31:24 2nd Paige Adams Dar 37:28 3rd Isla Whiteside Dar 40:21 4th Shelby Miller Hor 40:23 Year 4 Boys 1st Sam Smith Hor 33:06 2nd Angus Pratt Shef 39:13 3rd Harlen Earl Dar 45:14 4th L Ruddenklau Dar 46:55

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Darfield High School results will be published at a later date.

Two Rivers Community Trust Events would like to thank the following sponsors for their support with the recent Waitangi Community Fun Day. Darfield ITM, Darfield Physio & Gym, Darfield Pharmacy, Challenge Darfield, Graphics Creative Solutions, Frews Transport & Paddy's Butchery.

2Feb - 1 Mar 17th Feb 9:00am 17th Feb 8:00pm

A Family Affair Exhibi+on Open Day (Face Pain+ng 1:30 - 3:30pm) Valen+ne’s Karaoke Party

18th Feb

West Melton Netball Trials (see advert for +mes)

West Melton Domain Courts

Sheffield RFC Mountain Bike Race

981 Dalethorpe Rd, Sheffield

Selwyn Gallery Darfield Eco Garden Centre Kirwee Tavern

18th Feb

9:45am

18th Feb 18th Feb

10:00am Café Hope 12:00pm Sheffield Free Book Exchange

19th Feb

Dunsandel Netball Club Trials

19th Feb

TM Dance: Adult Fitness Classes begin this week 7 North Terrace, Darfield

Sheffield Hall Sheffield Hall Dunsandel Netball Courts

19th Feb

7:30pm

Kirwee Netball Club AGM

Kirwee Tavern

19th Feb

7:30pm

South Malvern Netball AGM

Glentunnel School

20th Feb

10:00am Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 23rd February Issue

20th Feb Results 9th February 2018 Match of the Day: Friday Scramble F & G Hobbs, P Cardosi, R Parker 28 P & A Collins, J Wilson 27.33 M Gall, G Oakley, M White, A Burrowes 26.25 A Hogg, D Stone, G Coom, P Pownceby 25.40 Closest to the Pins: Pins C Cowan, A Collins, A Burrows Two’s: Two’s R Abbott, C Cowan, G Oakley, A Burrowes, P McOscar Straight Drive: Drive N Penny Hard Luck: Luck B Brownlie & M Stevenson Results 10th February 2018 Match of the Day: Team Best Ball Stableford Best Gross: 72 Gross A Fouchee C Bishop, D Platt, P Pearce 59 K Hicks, P Deans, I Palmer 58 T Hicks, R Parker, G Marsh 55 J Wilson, J Perkins, A Sime 55 P Cardosi, K Vailu'u, T Kenworthy 55 Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: K Vailu'u #6: A Fouchee #11: D Platt #14: P Pearce #17: F Hobbs

3rd Nikau Davis Glen 31:20 4th H Henderson Spring 31:27 5th Ryan Thomas Dar 32:26 Year 5 Girls 1st G Pankhurst Kir 40:47 2nd Imogen Smith Dar 42:44 3rd S Whiteside Dar 43:14 4th Tia-Lee Miller Hor 44:09 5th C Slater Dar 46:41 Year 5 Boys 1st Toby Thwaites Hor 29:19 2nd A Maultsaid Dar 33:57 3rd Jack Molloy Dar 34:48 4th Gus Ferguson Shef 35:34

Free Confident Driving Course for Mature Drivers

20th Feb

7:00pm

Malvern Netball Pre-AGM Mee+ng

21st Feb

7:30pm

Equanimity Health/Wellness Coaching begins today Business Hub

21st Feb

7:30pm

Firearms Licence Tes+ng

Darfield Shoo+ng Centre

22nd Feb

6:00pm

West Melton Netball 2nd Trial Day Seniors Yr9+

West Melton Domain Courts

22nd Feb

6:30pm

Oxford Football Club Registra+on Day

Pearson Park, Oxford

23rd Feb

Darfield Netball Clubrooms

Entries for the Malvern A&P Show close today

24th Feb

Live Music

Darfield Hotel

24th Feb

9:00am

Oxford Football Club Registra+on Day

Pearson Park, Oxford

25th Feb

1:30pm

Vinegar Jam Session

Coalgate Tavern

27th Feb

1:30pm

Central Canterbury Farming 4 Profit Field Day

28th Feb

1:00pm

Rolleston News Adver sing Deadline for 7th March Issue

1st Mar

6:00pm

Darfield Netball Club Registra+on Night

27th Feb

‘My Tale To Tell’ Oral History Wri+ng Workshop Darfield Library

2nd Mar

Darfield Netball Clubrooms

Entries for the Dairy Heifer Compe++on close today

2nd Mar 6th Mar

1207 Rockwood Rd, Hororata

Kirwee Netball Registra+on Night

7:00pm

Kirwee Clubrooms

Malvern Netball AGM

Darfield Netball Clubrooms

10th Mar

Kirwee Rugby Club 10’s Tournament

Kirwee Rugby Grounds

17th Mar

Live Music

Darfield Hotel

24th Mar

Malvern A&P Show Today

Sheffield Show Grounds

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THE MALVERN A & P ASSN. Applications are now open for • • • • • •

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

Trade Sites for the 2018 Malvern Show To be held on Saturday 24th March 2018 Please email the Secretary for an Application form: malvernshow@gmail.com

REGISTRATION DAYS Thursday 22 February, 6:30pm - 7:30pm or Saturday 24 February, 9:00am - 11:00am nd

th

(Pearson Park, Burnett Street, Oxford)

Come along, have a kick around & sign up for the 2018 season!

All ages welcome Free Sausage Sizzle

South Malvern Netball Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Registration can also be done online through our website: www.oxfordfc.co.nz

Monday 19th Feb, 7:30pm

Glentunnel School

Malvern Newg s Next Adver sin Deadline: am

10

Tuesday

COME & PLAY NETBALL FOR DUNSANDEL!

Volunteers needed for: Presidency, Coaching, & Committee members.

Training provided and supportive committee.

ALL WELCOME

Dunsandel RFC Netball Club Trials are being held

Monday 19th February At Dunsandel Netball Courts All players are welcome!

Years 7&8: 4pm

Darfield Netball Clubrooms

PrePre-AGM Meeting Tuesday 20th February 7:00pm

Tuesday 6th March 7:00pm

l

High School (Years 9 +): 4:30pm

We have a team of experienced & passionate coaches secured for the 2018 season.

All welcome!

We require committee members, umpires & rep coaches for the 2018 season.

Enquiries email: secretary@malvernnetball.co.nz

If you are new to our Club please register online at www.sporty.co.nz/dunsandelrfc before trials.

Any enquiries please contact Anna O’Reilly 021 144 0523.

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Upcoming Closures for 1 - 2 days:  

Kivers Road - betw. Aylesbury & Grange Rds from 19th - 25th Feb. Station Road - betw. Painters & Halkett Rds from 26th - 27th Feb.

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Phone Virginia: 318 0198, Bev: 318 8881 or Kathy: 318 7077

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OFFICE SPACE TO LET

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based SMALL shared office space 24hr mobile service, keys available in Darfield. Suitable cut and general lock and for professional business safe maintenance. EFTPOS services to join the Malvern available. Call Locktight B u s i n e s s H u b . G r e a t Security 021 171 8060. location, very reasonable rates. Multiple options, from fixed day per week to full OFFICE SPACE TO LET time. Call Ann-Maree on 021 215 0981 for details.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Darfield Township: 5 Ross Street 1st Floor, open plan - 79sqm Small kitchenette and toilet, Heatpump, fully alarmed, parking available.

Contact: Gerald Ottowa on 03 317 9096 or 021 340 990 or Vivien Ottowa on 021 340 991

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL

1st Helen Dawson 2nd Jennifer Syme 3rd Rosemary Farthing Our sincere thanks to the Darfield Pharmacy and to all those who supported our raffle.

ROOM TO RENT

Brian & Rose Walker We only use NZ made products that are www.spiderban.com proven to work!

0800 667 778 ‘Canterbury owned & operated since 2008’

SIN GLE lockable room s in Darfield Hostel. Internet, TRELLIS sky TV. $160pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 EASTERN TRELLIS - All types of 3660. trellis & fence panels. Heavy duty framing & trellis. Garden SCRAP METAL arches. Thick, stronger, BEST prices! Amalgamated custom made to any size.

Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm Free measure & quote. Quick machinery. Specialising in turn around. Locally owned.

Free delivery, conditions farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid apply. Phone 03 384 4770 or - buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or 027 436 0709.

0800 030 712.

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

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

SHEEP SHEARING

Mobile Sheep Shearing Canterbury • Small Mobs • Lifestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

Phone Shaun Adams for a quote on

021 204 1274

SITUATION VACANT P O SIT I ON ava il a bl e f or energetic/keen person.

General building & contracting work, suit someone with some work experience. Phone Gary 021 680 699.

We do NOT Tele-market!

SITUATION VACANT

POTATO GRADING Sheffield area.

Hours: 8am - 5pm (some flexibility) No experience required, full training given on job.

Competitive wage rates.

Phone Stuart 021 329 763

WORK AVAILABLE ON FINISHING PROPERTY Part-time to full-time position available on a beef and lamb finishing property 10 minutes from Hororata.

Would suit someone starting out, looking to learn about farming on a highly developed and technologically advanced property.

Contact Liv for more information: 021 051 7902

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SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

PERMANENT PART-TIME FARMING POSITION Available at Glenroy up to 10 hours per week.

Practical person with fencing and stock experience, mechanical knowledge may help.

Please email: info@wairiribuffalo.nz

SEASONAL POSITION AVAILABLE At Glenroy - 10 hours per week.

Position includes: cleaning barn, compliance chores, feeding calves, cleaning & packing in a high sanitary area.

Good hygiene standards essential.

Email: info@wairiribuffalo.nz

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

NANNY / GENERAL HELP / WONDER WOMAN We are looking for someone full of energy to help look after our 3 children aged 4 years and below as well as general help in the house; cooking, cleaning, washing.

You need to be able to use your initiative, have a willingness to lend a hand at all tasks and love to be busy. A passion for animals and the outdoors is a must as we live and work on a farm and the children enjoy being involved in what we do.

A genuine love for children is required but I am not necessarily looking for previous childcare experience as if you have the above skills you will have the ability to look after my children.

Job is negotiable for the right person but it is a busy role at around 45 hours per week.

Both parents work on the farm.

Accommodation on farm is available if required.

Located in Windwhistle, Rakaia Gorge.

Please send CV to quartzhill@outlook.com &/or phone Georgie 03 318 6852 evenings only.

two references & profile please

Volunteer Required Carol’s Closet in Hororata is looking for a volunteer to work 11am - 3pm on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Retail experience would help, but full training given.

We need reliability and honesty!

Please phone Carol 318 0880

CLEANER REQUIRED For a private home once per week.

Email: info@wairiribuffalo.nz

FREE ACCOMMODATION Available at

HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR Full-time job Coalgate Earthworks Ltd has a position available for an experienced machine operator due to expansion.

Experience operating diggers, dozers, graders & trucks. Relevant licences required.

We are a family business and take pride in the projects we deliver no matter the size and work with clients to achieve results.

Apply to admin@coalgateearthworks.co.nz or phone Simon 021 257 3852

ENGINEER Full-time Position We are looking to employ a person who: • • • • • • • •

Has several years general engineering experience Is an excellent welder - Arc, Mig & Tig Has basic machining knowledge (lathe, mill) Has good general knowledge of machinery & perhaps hydraulics.

Has a good understanding of workplace safety.

Is able to work both unsupervised and as part of our close knit team.

Has good verbal and written communication skills Has a full NZ driver’s licence to assist in our Darfield workshop servicing the agricultural, forestry and civil contracting industries.

Our workplace is Remuneration will be determined by experience & qualifications, and will be discussed at interview stage.

If interested, please email your application to: agmanengineering@xtra.co.nz

Experienced General Shepherd Required Must have good dogs & good fencing skills.

Hours to suit.

LOOKING for employment, Darfield/Hororata area. New to area. Duty managers licence.

Anything considered, milking e t c. H on e s t, r e l i a b l e, hardworking. 027 648 6699 or 318 2954.

projectiles, presses, scales etc. Any calibre rifle or shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

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.

TRADES

TRADES

SITUATION WANTED

FAMILY owned business seeks sound, comfortable 2-3 bedroom home to provide farm accommodation from 1st J une 2018.

Preferable location is in the Greendale, Dunsandel area. Ideally seeking a longerterm rental but open to discussion. Call Lucy to discuss on 027 459 2303.

Malvern News adline: Advertising De

10 Tuesday am

WINDOW CLEANING

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

Specialising in window & oven cleaning.

Covering all Selwyn areas.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

-Snowdon Station-

High Country Lodge Phone In exchange for 03 318 6939 gardening & housekeeping.

WANTED Suit semi-retired AMMUNITION and reloading or retired couple. equipment. Powder, Days to suit.

Phone 318 6939

WANTED TO RENT

Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

WINDOW REPAIRS

TRADES

Friday 16th February 2018 WANTED

CARS, VAN, 4WD’S & TRUCKS WANTED!

AUTO & Marine Upholsterer - PORTABLE sawmill for all your 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone timber requirements and 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: macrocarpa sales. Please Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, phone Graeme Knowles on Saturday 9am to 12pm. 021 613 229. www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

Brian’s Telelectric Ltd Brian Rowe Registered Electrician

WINDOW REPAIRS

• • • • •

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

www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

TRADES

Cash paid on pick up.

Any condition accepted.

Ph John 03 347 9354 or 027 476 2404

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: 03 318 1928 Mobile: 027 251 0151 Email: Brians.telelectric@outlook.com

TRADES

TRADES

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

Moss Treating:

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

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

Registered Drainlayer • • • •

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

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

• Spouting Clean & Repairs • Spider, Fly & Bird Proofs • Chimney Removal & Roof Repairs

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

 Prompt Service  Effective Results  Work Guaranteed

P: 03 347 2635 / 027 484 7980 E: apisl2008@slingshot.co.nz W: www.arthursroofandproperty.co.nz

General household & business electrical work.

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

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

TRADES

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!

You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the Mark Jones teeth may be the best thing 03 318-1956 027 210 4242 in the world for you.

0800 427 427 -Walt Disney 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.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

ROB KELLOCK

Qualified

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

027 445 0684

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

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

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

Darfield based, working Canterbury wide.

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

Malvern New

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eadline: Adver sing D am

10

Tuesday

A guy sits down at the bar and orders drink aIer drink.

“Is everything okay, pal,” the bartender asks?

“My wife and I got into a fight and she said she wouldn't talk to me for a month!”

Trying to put a posi+ve spin on things, the bartender said, "well, maybe that's kind of a good thing. You know,...a liQle peace and quiet?”

“Yeah, but today is the last day!”