Issue 840 Friday 11th May 2018

Inside this issue: Double NZ Junior Title cont…

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Thompson Horse Camp

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Spelling Bee Gives Students A Buzz

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Computer Corner

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Darfield Automo+ve, 1st Birthday

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Celebra+ng Local Success 20th Annual Forum, Held In Darfield Muddy Fun At Orienteering Grain Handling, Drying & Storage Equipment

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Le?ers To The Editors

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Selwyn App

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13 West Melton Young Farmers Annual Ploughing 14 Rugby Fun Day 15 Black Diamonds Enjoy Golden Oldies 15 Sports 16 Dates To Remember 16-17 Public No+ces

Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Not many people can say they are a New Zealand number one in their chosen sporting field.

However local, eleven year old, Tyler Wiremu can, having just won the title of New Zealand Junior Motocross Champion.

Over the weekend of April, 21st and 22nd Tyler competed in the New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships near Mosgiel, taking on riders from around the country.

In what can only be described as challenging conditions, caused by the weather, varying factors made the first day of racing tough for both riders and the organising Club. This only allowed Tyler to race once on Saturday before racing was cancelled. An enormous effort on Sunday by the organisers meant the event could continue and the respective champions be determined.

Tyler qualified with the fastest lap in his class at a time of 2:34.034, four seconds faster than the next rider. He then went on to set the fastest lap time for any 85cc bike on the

Saturday of 2:31.268. This lap time was faster than the older 13-16 year old 85cc class.

Unfortunately changes to the track alignment on Sunday meant that lap times were

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conditions really tough for the kids. It became a battle of attrition, rather than all out racing,” Tyler’s dad, Dion Wiremu said.

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“The track and location was amazing and was prepared well.

It consisted of natural terrain with some man-made jumps and obstacles, but the rain made

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Tyler getting some air on one of the jumps.

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“Tyler raced four times on the Sunday which was a big ask, the competitors were tough and Tyler’s overall position (win) was not determined until the final race.”

With the weather working against him, Tyler showed that his skill in a sport he loves was exactly what was needed to take out the title of New Zealand Junior Motocross Champion in the 11-12 year 85cc class. It was a close competition, with Tyler coming in four points ahead of the second place holder.

“I am very proud of my win,” an excited Tyler said. “I’ve finally learnt that hard work pays off. If it wasn’t for my dad waking me up in the morning and pushing me to work hard then I wouldn’t have done it,”

he added.

“The highlight of the event was when I came off the track from the last race knowing I had won and everyone was there to congratulate me.”

Tyler currently holds both the 9 -11 year 65cc and 11-12 year 85cc New Zealand Motocross titles. The 65cc title is held until November 2018, as he will no longer contest it. The 85cc title is his until April 2019 and at this stage he is undecided about contesting it.

“We will be travelling to Australia in June/July for the Hattah Desert race, but we are also waiting and hoping to find out, if Tyler may be able to enter the World Junior Motocross champs to be held in Australia later in the year,” Dion concluded.

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It is always a good time at the Thompson Horse Camps.

Thompson Horses began running horse riding camps in January 2016 from the Thompson family farm in Kirwee.

The initial Camp saw four children attending, nowadays things are a little different, with a waiting list of those wishing to attend.

Thompson Horses is a family business, with all six members of the family playing a part in it.

Parents Lisa and Andy Thompson have ridden horses for years and passed their love of all things equestrian on to their four daughters, Chris (23), Maddi (19), George (18) and Gus (15).

“We all started riding at a young age and we have been lucky en oug h to h ave don e everything from pony club, show hunter, eventing, mustering and following our passion for showjumping and hunting,” Chris explained.

The Camps came about after the sisters went to a ‘Wilson Sisters’ Camp in Whangarei. “It was these girls that inspired us to do what we do, as we totally loved their Camp,” reflected Chris. “We realised that no one was providing these camps in the South Island; we figured we had the facilities, horses and supportive parents to help us, so why not go ahead and offer them.”

The four-day horse Camps are offered as an extra, over and above their riding school and are run every school holidays, with the occasional weekend Camp or adult Camp. The majority of the Camps offered are for school-aged children, with the girls suggesting they’re most suited to those aged between six and sixteen.

Children attending the Camps

are taught about caring for their horse and how to improve their overall awareness of, and relationship with, them. For the younger riders, there is a focus on gaining confidence through games and farm riding also.

The Camp offers participants the opportunity of bringing their own horse and gear along, however, the girls have between eighteen to twenty-five horses that can also be used.

The Camps allow for the campers to ride in an allweather sand arena, to go hacking over the farm and to explore a cross-country course.

If that is not enough for the horse enthusiasts the Camp offers show jumping, show hunter and cross country specific instruction.

The farm can accommodate a number of children in various types of accommodation. “The children can choose their sleep locations on the day,” Chris said.

The Thompson girls are typical young people who also have busy lives outside the riding school and camps.

“Maddi is the driver and the main player of Thompson Horses,” Chris explained. “Gus is still at school, and when not at school she gives lessons or works her own, or clients’, horses. George and I are more behind the scenes now as we lead busy lives of our own, and just work our own horses.

“Maddi works with horses full time and runs the riding school.

While most of her work is done at our property, she often travels to give lessons or work horses on their owner’s properties.”

Horse riding is in the blood of these sisters and when one is

away, or busy with alternate ventures, the others step up to keep the school running.

“Maddi is due to go to Canada in the next month to work with horses there, so Gus, George and possibly myself will be all hands on deck to keep the place running while she is away,” Chris added. “Last year Maddi went to Switzerland for winter and trained under Olympian Eva Ursin, Ursin so she has a fair idea of what to expect while away and is definitely excited to be going to Canada.”

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The Greendale School Hall was abuzz on Thursday, May 3rd as local primary school students competed in the Malvern Spelling Bee competition.

This is the second year the Malvern Spelling Bee has been held, and was again hosted by Greendale School.

The Malvern Spelling Bee competition was initiated by a former Greendale student, Olivia Adams (year 6 at the time), who came up with the idea as part of the School’s ‘bring an idea to life’. Olivia wanted to come up with a competition, that was something other than sport, in her final year at Greendale School.

Twelve teams competed for the top spot, with all primary schools in the immediate area represented.

The children were given lists of words to study over the school holidays, but the actual test words were kept a secret until the event. Schools knew that the words would come from the Essential Lists, one through to eight, and the words would be based on an Anzac theme.

The competition consisted of six rounds with each round containing ten words. The teams were able to discuss their

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The first two rounds ended with perfect tens for all the teams, with round three introducing harder words and a change on the scoreboard.

“The words started out easy and then got really hard,” recounted Greendale students, Brooke and Sam. It was very close and ended with only one point separating each of the winning teams and only nine points separating the

twelve teams.

• 1st: Darfield Dictionaries 54pts • 2nd: Greendale Geniuses 53pts • 3rd: Glentunnel Lexicon 52pts.

“The Darfield students were thrilled to come away with a win even if there was only one point separating each of the top teams,” a spokesperson for the Darfield team said.

The event was reported to be a lot of fun with much laughter and friendly rivalry between the teams.

Some of the trickiest words included - animosity, belligerence, barrage, dissidence, violation, solemn, valiance and shrapnel.

The winning Darfield Primary School Spelling Bee team.

L to R: Charli, Liam, Skye, and Charles with teacher Lynley Cooper.

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The team at Darfield Automotive. L to R: Sam, Dale, Macca, Janelle & Tim. The month of May 2018 marks the one year anniversary of Darfield Automotive under its ownership of Janelle and Paul (Macca) McIntosh.

McIntosh Co-owner Janelle undertakes reception and office/administration duties while Macca is in the workshop.

Also in the workshop with Macca are Tim, Tim Sam and Dale ensuring great service and timely repairs when needed.

Macca, Tim and Sam are all Trade Qualified Automotive Technicians, as well as qualified WoF inspectors, while Dale is an Automotive Technician’s Assistant.

With three mechanics authorised to issue Warrants of Fitness, the vehicle’s safety check can be done while the driver waits in the customer area, or the car can be left with the experienced Darfield Automotive team for its inspection.

“We take vehicle safety very seriously,” Macca explained, “and we are occasionally questioned about some of the finer details of WOFs. We are contracted to NZTA for the completion of warrants under New Zealand law, so we see

ourselves a little like the Police; we don’t make the laws but we have to enforce them.”

Darfield Automotive pride themselves on providing regular vehicle servicing, second to none. “When we complete our lube service on your vehicle we aim to have it trouble free until the next time you return for a service,” Macca said.

Darfield Automotive have also developed a service schedule where they complete a comprehensive check as part of their standard service routine.

This report outlines any items that may be detrimental to the vehicle’s performance.

Possibly lesser known is the fact that the company stock a wide range of car, SUV and 4x4 tyres. “We fit tyres to people, as much as we fit tyres to cars,” Macca smiled. “Often there are many tyre choices for your vehicle, so we listen to your driving requirements before we make a suggestion about tyres.

We mainly stock and recommend Maxxis tyres, as we feel they are the best value for money, give great performance and are long lasting.”

For the handyperson wanting to

fix something for themselves, Darfield Automotive have retail stock of bulbs (12v and 24v), over 200 different filters, take home oil packs, spark plugs, 20L Agricuaral oil, and wiper blades. “If we don’t have it in stock we can normally get it within the day,” Macca added.

“We are sometimes asked exactly what we can fix, and the answer is; basically we repair anything with a WOF. That’s any car, SUV, 4x4, ute, trailer, caravan, and we cover all makes, models and ages. We stick to what we know and we do it well,” he commented.

“Every vehicle has its ‘thing’ that annoying idiosyncrasy that goes wrong. With good servicing this is hopefully avoided, but we are also there to get you back up and running should you break down,” Macca said.

Darfield Automotive have made huge investments in equipment to further improve their customers’ experience. “We’ve invested in the latest brake and suspension test lane. Also coming soon is a new 4 ton drive on platform hoist with the latest digital wheel alignment equipment,” Macca concluded.

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Nominations are open now for the 2018 Selwyn Awards. The biennial Awards seek to recognise individuals and organisations for outstanding work or inspirational achievements.

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“Selwyn is full of people doing great work, not for glory, but because they believe in what they are doing. It’s good to recognise and highlight these achievements as models and examples of our development and leadership as a district,” he added.

“I encourage you to think about who is deserving of this recognition and nominate them.”

The award categories open for nomination this year are: Arts, Culture & Heritage, Community Service, Environmental, Innovation Excellence (new award for 2018), Large Business, Small Business, Sport, Tourism, and Young Achievers.

For the first time, a People’s Choice Award will be presented.

This is an opportunity for the community to get even more involved in the awards. Voting for People’s Choice will take place on the Selwyn Awards’ website from Friday, June 22nd.

The closing date for nominations is Friday, June 15th.

Nominees will be assessed by independent and expert judges

in each category across a range of areas. In 2016, a total of 55 nominations were received.

The awards are open to individuals and organisations who live, or are based, in the Selwyn district and meet the criteria for entry listed on nominations forms. The 2016 award winners are not eligible to enter the same category in 2018. Award nominees must give permission to be entered on the entry form. Self-nominations are not permitted.

See www.selwynawards.co.nz for more information and the nomination forms.

The 2016 Award winners were: Agri-Business Gladfield Malt Ltd Arts & Culture Amelia Dunbar Community Service Neville Sinclair Benny • Environmental West Rolleston Primary School, Te Kura o Te uru Kowhai Establishment Board of Trustees (EBoT) • Large Business The Laboratory • Small Business COBi Digital Productions Ltd • Sport Francie Turner • Tourism The Tea House • Young Achiever Elin Harris.

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Left, Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton - who welcomed delegates to the Forum with National Party Leader, Simon Bridges.

Initially the Bluegreens, were represented by just a small number of party members, including former Environment Minister Nick Smith; Smith now 46 of National’s 55 MPs are signed on. Nick Smith and several other party members were present at the Forum on Saturday.

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The Forum focussed on issues like climate change, irrigation (and on the Sunday visited developments in the Central Plains Water Scheme), war on waste, conservation and much more.

Luncheon and morning/ afternoon teas were enjoyed by those attending and there was also the option of an evening dinner with guest speaker Harry Broad (author of the award winning book on Molesworth, conservationist and journalist).

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National leader Simon Bridges was amongst the more than one hundred delegates attending the Bluegreens Forum at Darfield’s Bangor Farm, Deer Shed, on Saturday April 28th.

Those attending were welcomed

by Selwyn Mayor S a m Broughton and heard speakers which included Members of Parliament, Environmentalists, Activists, representatives of the Oil and Gas industry, E-Can and Adventure Sports.

National leader Simon Bridges pledged that his party will have a strong environmental focus.

However, he did comment that the Government's announcement to halt deep sea oil exploration was ‘perverse’.

"Not one emission will be reduced; this will not change our demand for energy.

"My view is that people aren't used to hearing a National Party leader talk about environmental issues like this, but I've said right from the start that the environment is important to me and the National Party; the environment isn't an optional extra," he added.

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L to R: Sam, Lucy, Alex and Finn from Greendale School taking part in the orienteering event.

Selwyn Sports Trust ran their first Orienteering event on Tuesday, May 1st, which was open to schools in the Selwyn district.

The event was held on a local fully-operational farm in Hororata, with rocky terrain that included spurs and gullies.

“We were fortunate with both the weather and the venue; it was just wet and muddy enough that the students had a blast,” Jayde Mayberry, Mayberry Physical Activity Activator, for the Trust said!

“The Selwyn Sports Trust is constantly thinking of ways, and introducing opportunities, for children to get more active and take part in physical activity,” Jayde explained. “Little did the

students know, but this was actually fantastic cross country training for events coming up this term!”

Teams from Glentunnel, Springfield, Darfield, Hororata, Greendale, Clearview, Burnham and Ladbrooks primary schools attended the Selwyn wide event.

Around 150 students took part in the initiative that was designed to give participants a new and exciting experience.

Teams navigated their way through checkpoints in any order they chose, attempting to visit as many of them in the designated time of an hour and a half. Each checkpoint was given different point values, meaning that the team with the

Jayde Mayberry from Selwyn Sports Trust with Hororata Primary School students. From L to R: Gracie Symons, Ayla Abraham, Emily Breading, Zoe Parker, Sam Smith and Tia Miller.

most points won.

In the case of this activity, it was not just about navigation and route choice, but also about selecting which controls to visit and the order in which to visit them. There was no penalty for not visiting checkpoints but time penalties were incurred if the orienteer took longer than the set time.

“The emphasis was more on the participation in the event, than the result, as well as making sure everyone had fun, overcame some challenges and got their team across the finish line,” Jayde added.

“The Trust thank Tony, Prue, Chris and Jane Thwaites for the use of their beautiful farm!

“With the great feedback we have had about this event we are definitely looking at options to run it again,” Jayde concluded.

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With stage two of the Canterbury Plains Water scheme coming on stream this spring, many farmers will need to upgrade or add to their existing silo and grain handling stock.

A local company based at Greendale, Gough Agritech Ltd, has been importing a range of silos, augers, conveyors and crop drying equipment since 2005.

Regular exhibitors at the South Island Field Days, Gough Agritech has equipment all over the South Island and right up to Dargaville in the North Island.

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Brandt equipment is sold in many countries around the world, however North America ( C a n a d a a n d t h e U SA combined) is still the largest market for their goods.

Flach and Le-Roy crop drying products are imported from the United Kingdom. The range consists of fans, modulating gas heaters with automatic control

panels, ducting and hardwood ventilated drive-on flooring to create a ‘grain store’ inside a building. This is the most common form of grain storage in the UK. Flach and Le-Roy fans and gas heaters are also used with Scafco stirring silos.

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

The Editors

To the Editors: After several years of talk, the Selwyn Council is selling off the houses and vacant section in Ritso Street, Darfield.

Before his untimely death Councillor Stewart was heavily involved, along with myself, putting a case forward to the Council that should these properties be sold, the money must not go into the Selwyn Council Coffers.

The former Malvern area people paid for these houses by way of being rated to pay for them.

In fairness the money gained from the sale of these properties must be returned to the area from where it was collected.

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To the Editors: Chlorination Submissions for Malvern Hills Water Scheme a farce?

When is a submission not a Submission? When the Selwyn District Council can covertly take action two years prior, and then talk about consultation!

During the week before Submissions on the Long Term Plan for the Council were due, residents and users of the Dalethorpe intake of the Malvern Hills Water Scheme were made aware that the Council had been adding Chlorine to our Scheme, on a permanent basis, for the last two years, or more.

Not only that, the Water Sub-Committee which has helped steer the two Malvern Hills Schemes for the last forty years, had also been kept in the dark! The Sub Committee meetings with the Council had been cut from four to two during 2016, with the discussions including the One District wide Water Rate. Little did we know that our fears of losing any say in our district Scheme had already been lost.

As soon as the agreement was signed off, the committee was disbanded. There had been discussions around new UV System, filtration, temporary Chorine to cover turbidity and transgression, but not permanent chlorination as it was clear the committee did not favour this.

In the first ten to twelve years of the Scheme. when it was chlorinated. some farmers found that stock, particularly young sheep, wouldn’t drink the water in summer months. The Wason Family of Russell’s Flat left the scheme because of this and didn’t re-join until 1988 when with a UV system installed there were no problems with palatability.

Other than an over-reaction to the Havelock North problems, I personally see no evidence that temporary Chlorine to cover turbidity/transgressions is not the most suitable treatment. I also am appalled that the Council can treat their constituents in this way. They have overstepped their authority.

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David Molloy: 0274 362 441 Gemma Oliver: 0274 324 434 Much of the land being brought into the CPW area now, has deep soils and a long history of arable David Mangin: 0274 802 216 Gary Rackham: 0274 362 459 farming and even, more recently, some irrigation. We contacted the Foundation for Arable Research Colin Woolsey: 0274 362 448 Gregor Robertson: 0274 362 438 to see what possible options might be available for farmers that would cover the great cost of changing to more advanced irrigation systems, comply with more strict environmental rules and allow BOOK ONLINE greater diversity of investment than just dairying. They recommended that we hear Susan Goodfellow, www.molloyag.co.nz who has been working on a business model that would help farmers in the future. She also has some ideas that will help farmers with the coming irrigation season.

Although these ideas impact directly upon farmers now, they will also impinge on what the general public see in the landscape around their township, and indeed on the future wellbeing of these townships. So they are of interest to all thinking people and we hope to see you all in the Recreation Centre at Darfield on May 14th. There will be time for questions and discussion, as well as time over supper to talk all this over with others.

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From L to R: Bruce Bell, Mayor Sam Broughton, Desme Daniels and Jonathan Leask at the Selwyn App launch.

Residents and visitors to the Selwyn District are now able to have all the information they need at their fingertips thanks to the newly launched Selwyn App. The new player on the news and information scene in the Selwyn region, launched this week after months and months of preparation and planning.

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week to recognise the launch of the App which has been developed by the Ashburton Guardian Ltd, who run the successful Ashburton App which has now been operating for eight months.

Ashburton Guardian Ltd, general manager Desme Daniels said that they saw potential in the Selwyn region and didn’t hesitate to look into bringing an App to the market.

“There was a gap in the market for daily news, we provide this in Ashburton, but we also have strong business links to Selwyn,” Desme said.

“Our focus is on grassroots community news, filling the gap left by other daily newspapers.

Whilst there are some established weekly news providers we know that people now want news delivered daily at the tips of their fingers - on smartphones.

“Over 89% of people want to access local news and information through their smartphones. The App gives users both daily news along with community information, such as local events, walk and cycle tracks, places to Eat, Drink and Stay, plus much more.”

While developed in Ashburton, the Selwyn App will have a fully dedicated team including full time journalist, Jonathan Leask who will be working closely with local schools, sports groups, community groups and the Selwyn District Council to deliver great stories - which will be added to the App three times a day.

“I see the App as an exciting o p p or t u n ity t o p rov i d e community news daily to a bustling and growing district straight to your phone,” Jonathan said.

“It is unique as the app delivers the local news and information directly to the audience on a simple to use platform.”

The App will contain eight great sections, jam-packed with information. This will be increased as more content is developed.

“We want the Selwyn App to be for the people of Selwyn,” Desme added.

“So, we are wanting people to let us know what they’d like to see and if they have any interesting ideas for the App, to contact us.”

The Selwyn App is available on both the Google Play Store and App-Store.

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On Sunday May 6th the West Melton Young Farmers Club held t h e i r a n n u a l p l o ug h i n g competition. While it is promoted as an annual event, it is weather dependent; this year however everything went to plan and rain clouds stayed away.

“We had 22 tractor entries and one horse team entry,” said Bex Legat, Legat one of the organisers.

“While there are several ploughing affiliations around the country, we are quite a rarity being a group of young people running a ploughing match,” she commented.

“Our goal for coming years is to work with the national ploughing association to help them set up their planned new division for young farmers. This perhaps won’t be as technical as some of the current classes, but will hopefully bring in some young blood to the sport, which other wise is in danger of dying out.

“Our goal on Sunday was to get as many people through the gate viewing the machinery and horses in action and giving them the opportunity to talk to the

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competitors and ask questions.”

The event attracted 250-300 people through the gate and the funds raised from entry will be donated to the National Ploughing Association.

“New Zealand is hosting the World Ploughing Championships in 2028 and, as with any event such as this, funds are always needed,” Bex added.

“Malvern St John attended the day to fundraise for their cause a n d t h e r e w e r e t hr e e independent food vendors on site also. Overall it was a successful day and the national committee members that were there were reportedly blown away by the number of spectators that came along to watch.

“I think the highlight for me was seeing the interaction between the ploughmen/women and the public, they enjoy discussing their passion for ploughing and their machinery/horses and want to see the sport continue to grow.

“The competitors enjoyed having the public come and view

the competition and the ground was fantastic. The judges had a good day and the weather turned out almost perfect.”

Bex was appreciative of the support given by their sponsors, the assistance of West Melton Young Farmers Club members and the Seaton Bros for the use of their property.

Results: Silver Plough 1: I Woolly 2: A Seaton 3: B Mehrtens Vintage 1: J Stalker 2: P Watson 3: R Weaver Open 1: P McCartin 2: L Parham 3: B Skurr.

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825 children from Canterbury Primary Schools congregated at Burnside Park, Christchurch on Friday, May 4th to take part in the annual Rugby Fun Day. Local primary school children joined the group of twenty-six schools, making up some of the fifty-five teams to compete.

The teams on the day were divided into four grades, years four, five and six as well as a girls’ grade, made up of any year level.

The day started out cold on the grounds, however this didn’t deter the enthusiasm of the young players who were all keen to get on to the field and play.

Anita Hawkins from West Melton Primary School commented, “the Rugby fun day was an excellent event. Despite the cold, the students ran, tackled and got covered in dirt, and all with big smiles on their faces.”

Each team had the opportunity to play three games throughout the day. These were made up of ten minute halves, but it was reportedly the waiting that was the hardest part of the day for some, with many just wanting to play hard.

The West Melton Blue team.

Back L to R: Theo, Levi, Ashleigh, Ella, Fergus, Eleanor, George, Alex and Josh.

Front L to R: Dino, Jack, Ben, Sam and Drew.

Parents who attended the day commented that it was another successful event; well organised again by Primary Sports Canterbury.

A large number of children had never played tackle rugby before so the whole day was full of excitement and learning. As Anita explained, "all of our West Melton competitors had never played tackle rugby before and had all grown in confidence at

the end of the event. Many are now looking to join Clubs before the start of next season.”

Students thanked their whanau and friends for coaching and managing the teams, as well as Club players who took the time to referee the event. “They were great with the young students, taking the time to explain errors as the game progressed,” Anita concluded.

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DRAW 12TH MAY Team

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Time Place

Div 1 Southn 2:45 Hinds Div 2 Banks P 2:30 Lit Riv Div 3 Banks P 1:00 Lit Riv Colts Lincoln 1:00 Dar 1 U18

Shane Paterson, Warren Smith, Andrew Morgan, Pete McAndrew, Steven Boyes, Moff Molloy, Henry McElrea, Ross McGuckin of Hororata Black Diamonds.

Along with the Kirwee Highwaymen (see last week’s News), the Hororata Black Diamonds team also took the opportunity of playing in the Golden Oldies World Tournament that took place in Hagley Park, from April 22nd to 29th.

The team included players from throughout the South Malvern district, plus one or two from further afield. A large number of the players in the team had been playing together for twenty years or so as members of the Selwyn Rugby Football Club.

Chris Thwaites, Thwaites spokesperson for the Hororata Black Diamonds team said, “it was great to be involved in such a well-run, international event that took place not too far away.”

It was reported that the team enjoyed many highlights throughout the week-long tournament, including meeting numerous international teams, many who had attended events, such as this, in the past.

“It was great to see different cultures from other countries, in particular those of the Argentinian and Japanese teams,” Chris explained.

The tournament was reported as being a well run, organised event. “Along with the sportsmanship, we really enjoyed the opening ceremony dinner and the closing ceremony. It was rather surreal, 2,500 people all in one marquee,” a delighted Chris added. “It was so much fun. I felt like I was back at the Munich Beer Festival!

“The tournament was more than just some old blokes playing a good game of rugby, it was also

about including family and friends. It was fantastic to have our families on the sideline cheering us on, and it was wonderful to share those moments with our children too.”

The Diamonds gratefully thank their major sponsors for the Hororata Black Diamonds team member, Shane Paterson, support given, their lovely bus about to score a try. drivers and their physio team.

They also thank other local team the Kirwee Highwaymen who shared their bus with them for the week.

“Most importantly we thank all our supporters, who stood by us - even when they thought we were a little crazy,” he laughed!

The team is already planning to attend the next Golden Oldies Tournament which will take place in Denver, U.S.A in 2020.

“We are seeking sponsorship plus some more players to grow the team for this venture,” Chris concluded.

Further information on the team can be found on their Hororata Black Diamonds Facebook The team had their partners standing on the side offering their page. support. L to R: Jodie McDonald, Tamara Bell and Tracey Kennedy.

Having fun was part of the tournament’s ethos. L to R: Hamish Guild, Nathan Kennedy, Jerry McCorkindale, Chris Thwaites, Warren Smith, Josh Bell and Fraser King.

Aoraki 1:00 Timaru

U13

Preb

11:30 Preb

U11

Waih 11:00 T/Tapu

U10

Preb

10:50 Preb

U9

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U8

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Results 5th May 2018 Match of the Day: Best Nett 1st: S Jeffs 66 2nd: J Counter 69 3rd: K Crowley 70 4th: D MacDonald 71 5th: B Sounes s71 6th: J Johnson 72 7th: D Thompson72 8th: D Rutter 72 9th: S Roulston 72 10th: J Shipley 73 Nearest to the Pin: Pin #3: J Shipley #9: K Crowley #13 - sponsored by the Terrace Wine Bar: M Scott #17: S Johnstone Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: J Johnson Men: G Hawker Longest Putt #18 - sponsored by Darfield Tyre Centre: M Scott Two’s: Two’s J Shipley, K Crowley, L Giles, M Scott.

9 Hole Stableford: 20 Stableford 1st: B May

Thank you to all our sponsors

Results 1st May 2018 Match of the Day: Canadian Foursomes Wives & Husbands: Husbands 1st: M & J Morten 69 2nd: M & R Abbott 69.5 3rd: F & J Reardon 70.5 4th: A & K Laidlaw 72 Members & Mates: Mates 1st: N Muir & N Penney 70 2nd: J McLeod & R Parker 71.5 3rd: J Whitaker & M Adams 71.5 4th: I McLaughlin & G Chambers 73 5th: S Gilmore & E Woodward 73 Results 4th May 2018 Match of the Day: 12 Hole Stableford Men: P Cardosi 30 Men G Coom 30 N Robertson 28 F Hobbs 28 J Halkett 28 G Chambers 27 Ladies: S Gilmore 21 Ladies J Wilson 20 J McLeod 19 Closest to Pin: #6: N Robertson Pin #11: N Robertson #6in2: J Perkins Results 5th May 2018 Match of the Day: Presidents Trophy Par Best Gross: K Hicks 72 Gross Presidents Trophy: +7 Trophy K Hicks J Perkins +4 I Palmer +3 J Halkett +2 D Mansbridge +2 A Hogg +2 P McOscar +2 A Sime +1 P Deans +1 D McCaughan +1 G Deans +1 Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: A Kenworthy #6: S Williamson #11: A Sime #14: S Williamson #17: M Adams

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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UP COMING ROAD CLOSURES FOR CPW2 CONSTRUCTION Week of 14th May, Closures for 1 - 2 Days: Tramway Road - between SH73 & Ansons Road Warrens Road - south of Bealey Road Shipley Road - between Hollands & Milton Roads.

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Extended Closure:  McLaughlins Road Ford - between Elmhurst & Coaltrack Roads until 25th May.

Coming back to Darfield…

Please watch for signage. - Thank you for your patience.

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

Where: Darfield Bowling Club - Clinton Street, Darfield Star ng: Monday 21st May (weekly over winter) Time: 1:30pm sharp

25 HOUSES PLAYED All houses guaranteed a prize!

AZernoon tea & Raffles available

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Any enquiries phone Margaret 318 8470

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AGM Tuesday 15th May, starting at 1:30pm in the Darfield Recreation Centre

Old & new members are all welcome!

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4 - 31 May

Oil & Water Exhibi+on

Selwyn Gallery

12th May

Farmlands Store will be closed for Stocktake

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13th May

Mother’s Day

PUBLIC MEETING

14th May

6:45pm

Darfield Bridge Club AGM

Darfield Catholic Church

14th May

7:30pm

Public Mee+ng - Alterna+ves to Dairying

Darfield Rec Centre

15th May

10:00am Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 18th May Issue

15th May

1:30pm

16th May

Darfield Garden Club AGM

Darfield Recrea+on Centre

Alpine Sports Pre-Season Snow Gear Sale

Main Street, Methven

20th May

1:00pm

12 Hole Ambrose Compe++on

Hororata Golf Course

21st May

1:30pm

Super Winter Housie 2018 Begins Today!

Darfield Bowling Club

30th May

1:00pm

Rolleston News Adver sing Deadline for 6th June Issue

2nd May

9:30am

Kirwee Bowling Club AGM

4th June

Monday 14 May th

Supported by Foundation for Arable Research & Rural Women NZ - Darfield Branch.

Kirwee Bowling Clubhouse

Queen’s Birthday - Malvern News Office Closed

4th June

1:00pm

12 Hole Ambrose Compe++on

Hororata Golf Course

6th June

7:00pm

Equanimity Term 2 begins today for 4 weeks

Business Hub, Darfield

Friends of Darfield Hospital Xmas Trail

Darfield

2nd Dec

An open invitation to a talk by Susan Goodfellow on the ‘Changing Face of the Plains’ 7:30pm at the Darfield Rec Centre.

Darfield Line Dancing begins today

18 - 20 May

- Alternatives to Dairying -

Saturday 2nd June 2018 at 9:30am to be held in the Clubhouse.

All interested very welcome to attend.

Enquiries: Marian Galloway 03 318 1588.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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DARFIELD Bridge Club. Notice of Annual General Meeting, 6:45pm on 14th May at the Darfield Catholic Church Hall, Telegraph Road.

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Massage for Mother's Day Gift certificates available! Give Mum a special treat with a one hour Hot Oil Aromatherapy Massage.

MAY SPECIAL

Tuesday

Get an extra 15min foot or scalp massage for free!

Call Erna 027 300 4002 GARDENS & LAWNS

GREENSPEED GARDENING THE COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE

Trained Horticulturalist

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

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

INSPECTIONS TENANCY Inspections! Offering initial & routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you. Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd on 027 313 2270 or email office@ruraltenancyco.nz OFFICE SPACE TO LET

SMALL shared office space available in Darfield. Suitable for professional business services to join the Malvern Business Hub. Great location, very reasonable rates. Multiple options, from fixed day per week to full time. Call Ann-Maree on 021 215 0981 for details.

PAINTING & DECORATING

Call Don today on

FREELANCE PAINTERS/ CONTRACTORS

021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier

Trade qualified Specialising in...

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access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less • Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

HOUSE TO LET 3 bedroom adjoined house on Horndon St. Private, easycare back yard. Log burner with wetback. Pets considered. $365 per week.

Please phone Rebecca Smith at Rural Tenancy Inspections for more information. Phone 027 313 2270.

SMALL furnished farm cottage near Hororata. One bedroom, log fire, no dogs. $200pw.

Phone 318 0756.

WARM 2 bedroom house, double glazed with heat pump, open plan lounge/ dining/kitchen area and single car garage. Small easy care section. Would best suit professional or a retired couple wanting a long term rent. Phone 021 0531 880.

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

All about quality!

Phone ScoR 021 029 83216 FREE QUOTES

PEST CONTROL

SPIDERBAN NC LTD. Darfield BEST prices! Amalgamated owned and operated since Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm 2008. NZ made products machinery. Specialising in farm o n l y . C a l l B r i a n f o r clean-ups. Rod McQuoid pest control requirements buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or 0800 030 712.

0800 667 778.

ROOM TO RENT

S IN G LE loc k ab l e ro o ms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, LOCKSMITH Selwyn based sky TV. $160pw. Please ph 24hr mobile service, keys 027 479 1431 or 318 3660. cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS SITUATION VACANT available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

LOCKSMITH

PETS & LIVESTOCK

SCRAP METAL

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

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

SITUATION VACANT

PORTERS SKI AREA Part- me Seasonal Posi ons For Cafeteria, LiZs & Car Parking

FARM DOGS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME WITH PLENTY OF WORK! Very old retired farmer has 2 bitches, one older, has dog trialled and one 6 months old, unbroken.

Well bred.

Call 021 713 055 for more details.

Malvern News Adver sing Deadline: am 10 Tuesday

Applicants need to be able to work every weekend during the season, as well as during the July School Holidays. Have a pleasant personality, with excellent communica+on skills and can work independently.

Transport from Springfield is provided.

Applicants please send CV and applica on to admin@skiporters.co.nz

CALF REARER REQUIRED Bealey Farming Ltd is looking for an experienced Calf Rearer on our dairy farm for the coming season.

This person will need to be physically fit & hard working & be able to work as part of a team.

Pay is negotiable, start date is around late July to the start of August 2018.

Estimated calves reared 200.

Please phone Dee Wilson 021 108 8617.

PAINTING & DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating

RENDERING PLANT OPERATOR

For all Pain%ng and Decora%ng services!

Wallace Group LP is recognised as a leader in the primary industry with major investments in service rendering, hides and skins processing and transport.

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

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

Roof painting, stopping & wallpapering, gib fixing, weather board, barges & fascia repairs.

The Company wishes to employ a person to fill the posi+on of Rendering Operator within the Rendering Division, based at their Hororata Plant. This is a full +me posi+on, which entails Monday to Friday and Weekend shiF work. A willingness to work 12 hour shiFs and weekends is essen+al. The desired candidate would possess the following a?ributes but the successful candidate will be given full training to achieve the required skills: • ForkliF licence • Loader licence • Be able to work unsupervised • Rendering experience would be preferred but not essen+al • A Mechanical or Engineering background also preferred but not essen+al.

The successful applicant will be subject to a pre employment medical including drug and alcohol test.

Applica%ons close 8th June 2018.

References available.

Please apply in wri ng with curriculum vitae and references to: Gordon Henderson Wallace Group LP, PO Box 11, Waitoa Email: gordon.henderson@wallace.co.nz

Phone Dave on 021 142 0567

All applica ons will be treated in the strictest confidence

Friday 11th May 2018 VEHICLE FOR SALE

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WINDOW REPAIRS

TRADES

TRADES

MAZDA flat deck B2000, built in 1990. Good tyres, tow ball. $2,500. Please ring 318 3044 (Sheffield).

Malvern News Adver sing Deadline: am 10 Tuesday

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WANTED TO BUY

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INTERESTED in buying any of Mona Anderson’s books. Please phone Kay Richards 027 655 5100.

POSSUM fur wanted. Phone Charlie 318 3144.

WANTED - Red house bricks.

Reasonable condition. Phone 022 106 0022.

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House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

Moss Treating:

Hydro Drain Cleaning

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

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

Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

TRADES

WINDOW REPAIRS FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

Upholsterer Big Job or Small I do them all !

Qualified Tradesman Phone 31 83660 or 027 479 1431

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

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

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

PORTABLE sawmill for all your timber requirements and macrocarpa sales. Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

General household & business electrical work.

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

Ph: 021 387 750 COMPUTER

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

Home computers are being called upon to perform many new Mark Jones func%ons, including the consump%on 03 318 1956 of homework formerly eaten by the 027 210 4242 dog. - Doug Larson 0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

Septic Tank Cleaning Jetting Unit for blocked drains Camera Investigations | Port-a-loo hire

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Office 318 8609 | 0274 338 693 | admin@leechdrainage.co.nz

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

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david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Qualified

027 445 0684

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD

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

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

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

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

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

Phone Mark

027 869 0026 021 732 331 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 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

Two 10-year-old boys from the mountains were riding a train to the city for the first me.

For a snack, the a endant gave them bananas.

The boys had never eaten such a fruit.

Billy started to eat his banana, and the train entered a tunnel. He yelled, “Johnny, don’t eat it! I took two bites and went blind!”