Issue 864 - Friday 26th October 2018

Inside this issue: Horrendous Weather Homebush Stables Open Day Found Object As Art Exhibi+on Hororata Spring Fair cont..

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Shopping Extravaganza Rolleston Fireworks Firefighters Needed Pres+gious Academic Awards Subdividing Rural Land The Lighter Side of Wills Highland Games Chie;ain My Challenge Programme Electric Car Charger For Darfield Le>er To The Editors How To Enter The Courtenay A & P Show Darfield Police Report Darfield ITM Trade Breakfast Darfield Cricket Club Premier Match Report Rakaia Salmon Run Sports Results Public No+ces Dates To Remember Classifieds Trades Email Column

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The annual Labour Day (October 22nd) Hororata Parish Spring Fair saw a large crowd enjoy a good-spirited, community day, that also celebrated the community’s connection to a prominent moment in New Zealand, and world, history, Suffrage 125.

Well known storyteller, Margaret Copland, Copland along with historians Colin Wilson and Kate Foster presented Sir John Hall’s story. Sir John’s last act before retiring from parliament was to pilot the bill which gave women the right to vote in 1893. Their presentation included sharing the speech he read in parliament supporting the women’s rightto-vote bill.

Visitors to the Fair also enjoyed learning more about the Suffrage movement with a display and movie put together by the Homebush Historical Society.

“It was great to be part of the Beca Heritage Week and the Suffrage 125 celebrations, it added a new twist to the Fair and showcased our community,” said committee chair Lucy Cookson.

Cookson The Country Auction is always a feature of the event and the addition of the ‘Agri-Art’ section, (where local blokes showed their number 8 wire ingenuity to create garden art) was a highlight of the day.

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HOMEBUSH STABLES 2142 Homebush Road, Homebush

OPEN DAY Sunday 28th October, 10am - 4pm Celebrating being open for 25 years!

Heritage buildings | Museum | Gardens | Cafe

Colin Wilson as Sir John Hall and Cindy Driscoll as Kate Sheppard at the Hororata Parish, Labour Day, Spring Fair.

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Hororata Parish would like to thank the following people and businesses for suppor+ng our Spring Fair.

Without them, events like this would not be possible.

If it’s newsworthy and you know about it - we’d like to know too!

Entries close 5th Nov Don't miss out!

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Schedules available in Darfield from PGG Wrightson, Farmlands and the Library, and in Kirwee from the Challenge, or online at www.courtenayshow.org.nz

Contact Sharon: 0210 221 3313 or secretary@courtenayshow.org.nz

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Services Hororata Engineering, Sean and Jo Smith Coalgate Motors, Preston Smith Richards Consul+ng Engineers, Sam & Lucy Richards Coalgate Tavern, Malcolm Benne> PGG Wrightsons, Min Cookson

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Friday, October 12th (and Saturday’s) Darfield, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, Pink Ribbon Appeal took place in appalling weather, which unfortunately did affect the total collected.

“The weather was absolutely freezing,” Darfield collector Louise Hardham commented!

“This year was definitely quieter than other years in regards to donations and that could have been because of the awful weather coupled with the school holidays. However every dollar counts and we are extremely grateful to everyone who donated and shared their stories over the two days, we collected,” Louise added.

“I’d like to thank the Darfield Bakery for supplying never ending hot drinks to keep us warm and the volunteers that give up their own time to help me, and do so each year. Our Darfield donation total will be out in a few weeks and I’ll let everyone know what it is,” Louise said.

Collectors shook their pink buckets at 105 sites across Canterbury, to raise funds for research into new targeted treatments, medical equipment for hospitals, life-saving awareness and education programmes, and support for people going through breast cancer.

More than 350 people in

Louise Hardham and daughter Melissa braving the freezing temperatures (and dressed in pink!) on Friday 12th October.

Canterbury are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and around 75 die of breast cancer each year.

For anyone who missed the collection on the day(s) a text to 4499 with the word PINK will make an immediate $3 donation.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for New Zealand women with nine women a day diagnosed, and one in nine women will be diagnosed in their lifetime; almost everyone knows someone affected by breast

cancer. Research shows that the earlier it is detected, the better the outcome. Men can get breast cancer, too - about 25 are diagnosed each year in New Zealand.

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is a not-for-profit organisation that depends on donations and fundraising for its work in breast cancer education and awareness, medical research and training grants, funding medical equipment, advocacy, and supporting women with breast cancer.

Homebush Stables has been operating for 25 years and to celebrate this milestone the Homebush Stables Historical Society invites visitors to their Open Day on October 28th free of charge.

They suggest bringing the family, either with a picnic lunch, or take advantage of the opportunity to purchase food in the restaurant, then enjoy listening to the birds singing in the magnificent trees. Take a wander round the museum

housed in the beautiful old Category 1 Heritage New Zealand stables buildings, walk around the garden in full spring bloom and listen to the story of the Deans family and the part they played in the European settlement of Canterbury and New Zealand.

There will also be a raffle with fabulous prizes, as well as games on the lawn and organisers encourage folk to attend and be prepared to enjoy themselves.

HOMEBUSH STABLES, HOMEBUSH

28th October, 10am - 4pm Free Entry - Celebrating 25 years!

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Expect the unexpected at Selwyn Gallery this November with ‘Found Objects as Art’. Works created largely from recycled objects will be on show, with the Gallery excited to present a wide variety of styles, mediums and imagination under the same roof.

Artists exhibiting are from as far afield as Westport, along with many a familiar name in the mix, and exhibition organisers are looking forward to seeing the

creativity within the local community. Works feature items such as recycled copper wire, milk bottles and tea bags there is something for everyone, with each piece in the exhibition also up for sale.

There’s a $100 Selwyn Gallery voucher up for grabs, for the winner of the People’s Choice award, with a lucky voter also in the draw for a $25 Selwyn Gallery voucher - a definite incentive to head into the

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Gallery, peruse the works and vote!

Selwyn Gallery is open daily (except Mondays) and visitors are invited to go along and enjoy the variety of works on display. A catalogue is available for each exhibition.

Check out: www.selwyngallery.co.nz or see the advertisement in this issue for further exhibition details.

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“While the Spring Fair is the major fundraiser for the Hororata Parish each year, more importantly, it is a wonderful day for our community to come together, as well as welcoming others, and enjoy a day in the country.

We also had a number of additional community groups and local businesses hold stalls at the event this year.

“As always it takes a big team to make these events happen, and I thank all the committee, stall holders and performers, along with the businesses and individuals who supported the event,” Lucy concluded.

FACTORY SHOP Open Sun 28th Oct, Sat 10th Nov & Sun 25th Nov (10:30am to 3:00pm) Bruce Nell and his Agri-Art ‘Happy Birthday’ fence with lucky Country Auction bidder Nicky Muir.

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Just in time for Christmas, but before the rush to the festive season gets crazy, and raising funds for an extremely worthwhile cause is the forthcoming Shopping Extravaganza and Family Fun Day. Planned to raise money for the Malvern Cancer Support Group, the event has been organised by

four local women who have scheduled it to take place at the Darfield Recreation Centre in early November.

They have arranged for there to be a large variety of stalls offering cheeses, wines, Christmas gifts, art ceramics, plants and much more. There will be outside entertainment for

all ages, including vintage car rides, SNAG (starting new at golf) golf, a sausage sizzle and all day refreshments. Add to this an excellent raffle and free admission for all - it should definitely be marked in the diary!

See advertisement in this issue for further details.

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Friday 26th October 2018 Local Community Fundraising

ROLLESTON FIREWORKS’ NIGHT Saturday 3rd November, 5pm (if wet 4th November)

Foster Park, Broadlands Drive $5 adult, $2 55-12yrs, Under 5 Free

Great Family Fun Night Out! Food Stalls, Entertainment NO GLASS, PETS, ALCOHOL OR FIREWORKS

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The much anticipated Rolleston Fireworks night will take place on November 3rd this year (or Sunday November 4th, if delayed due to weather).

Remember to leave glass, dogs, alcohol and personal fireworks at home, as these are prohibited. It will be held at Foster Park with entrances off Dynes Road and Broadlands Drive via foot from Goulds Road or Springston Rolleston Road.

This annual event is run by a group of volunteers and representatives from many local schools, sporting clubs and non -profit groups from the wider Rolleston area. Apart from celebrating the night safely, and giving the community a family fun night, attending helps support all these groups when purchases of their delicious food are made. There will also be entertainment aplenty with local groups and performances on stage, along with local bands.

This wonderful community night has become a principal event

on the Selwyn calendar, given how long it has been going, and the large crowd it now attracts.

“It certainly is a fun night-out with all the local community groups selling food, raffles, games, craft activities and have -a-go activities,” commented a spokesperson for the organisers.

Thirty Five years ago the event started on the land where the Selwyn District Council building now stands. All the prunings etc would be pushed into a big bonfire and the local fire brigade would let off everyone’s fireworks. “It was a real community bonfire with a picnic tea and games.” it was reported.

“As the town and community has grown we have moved on and now we commission Fireworks International to put together a wonderful, professional, display,” organisers added.

“All the gate-takings go toward paying for the event which costs

in excess of $70,000 to stage.

This is broken down to most importantly the fireworks themselves, 2.5 kilometres of fencing, thirty portable toilets, thirty six security guards, stage and sound system, St John paramedics and Mobile First Aid Units and the list goes on. This is not a Council run event, but one which is totally paid for by funds collected at the gate. Pub Charity has been an amazing supporter over the years, and this year we have once again received a grant of $15,000 to assist towards the event.”

Arriving at 5pm will give those attending time to support local non-profit groups, and enjoy some great entertainment before the fireworks display gets underway later.

Fire Brigades have been serving the community for many years, but to continue to do so, they need more volunteers urgently.

Local fire brigades are made up of volunteers who attend structural fire, motor vehicle accidents, HAZCHEM incidents, natural disasters, medical responses, forest and grass fires, as well as the occasional animal rescue. They provide the community with an emergency service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Stats show a turn over rate on average of three to five years of service (although service of 25 and 50 years isn’t unheard of).

Under the new Act (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) FENZ which came into force in July 2017, Brigades are expecting more recognition for members in the way of recompense to help offset the cost of giving up their time for the community; along with employers and self employed who give time freely.

In these economic times people cannot realistically go on

supplying free labour to the detriment of their business.

“It’s hoped this will be rectified in the New Year,” commented Kirwee Fire Brigade’s Fire Chief Stu Jones.

Jones Brigades require people for operational and nonoperational roles with the key attributes being a willingness to get involved, be sixteen years and over, and a New Zealand citizen or resident. Becoming a volunteer firefighter will enable a multitude of proficiencies to be gained; full firefighting and rescue training, first aid, specialist skills, training with specialist equipment, supporting the community, being part of a very important team, and all while making some great friends.

Anyone wanting to find out more or wanting to join a Brigade as a volunteer firefighter should contact a member of a local Brigade (West Melton, Kirwee, Darfield, Hororata, Coalgate, Sheffield, Springfield, Arthur’s Pass).

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Greendale’s Dr Carol Mutch was the recent recipient of a 2018 Copyright Licensing Education Award, when they were announced at the uLearn18 conference held at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland on October 11th.

The awards recognise the success of New Zealand resource providers in the education market and the winners this year were a mix of digital resources alongside traditional texts - a reflection of the range of materials that teachers are using in today’s classrooms.

Carol is an associate professor and head of school in the School of Critical Studies in Education, in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, as well as UNESCO Commissioner for Education in New Zealand, and commutes from Greendale each week to undertake these roles.

Her book, ‘Optimising your academic career: Advice for early career scholars’ (NZCER Press) was the winner of a 2018 Copyright Licensing Education Award in the ‘Best Teacher Resource’ category.

Teachers from around the country joined the official panel of education experts and cast their votes to add their choice of best resources to the judge’s selections.

Beginning a new career as an academic is a daunting task.

Carol’s award winning book aims to demystify the process by providing new and intending academics with an insight in what to expect. Her advice is based on over thirty years in New Zealand’s tertiary sector in a range of teaching and leadership positions.

Carol comments that life as an academic has its challenges,

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but it also has its advantages and responsibilities. “As an academic you can use your position to make difference to those around you and to wider society.”

Carol is the author of many books, book chapters and articles on educational research, evaluation, policy and practice. Recently, she has focussed her research and writing on the role of schools in disaster response and recovery following the Canterbury earthquakes and has been the recipient of awards for her research, teaching and wider contributions to education.

Carol has lived in Greendale for two years, but before that she and her husband were in Rolleston and since the earthquakes commuted to Auckland from there too.

Carol was based in the Education Review office in

Dr Carol Mutch of Greendale with her award winning book.

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Christchurch until the quakes damaged the building. She was offered an alternative position (and one which she much enjoys), but based in Auckland.

“My current employer accommodates my life and my research which is based around a School’s role in disaster recovery. To continue with this, living in Canterbury is a plus,” Carol commented.

“I love living in Greendale; it rejuvenates me on my return to it and I feel I have the very best of both worlds,” she concluded.

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FIRST HOME? Things you need to know about Kiwi Saver & Home Start Grants: Kiwisaver contribu+ons can be used for your first home or possibly a subsequent home, if you qualify for a second chance. All but $1,000 can be used, plus you may be eligible for a Home Start Grant.

• A;er three years of regularly contribu+ng to KiwiSaver (of at least the minimum allowable percentage of your total income) you may be en+tled to the HomeStart grant.

• You can apply for the HomeStart grant, or pre-approval, if you have belonged and contributed to a KiwiSaver scheme, complying fund or exempt employer scheme for at least three years.

• If you are purchasing an exis+ng/older home, the HomeStart grant is $1,000 for each year of contribu+on to the scheme: • 3 yrs of contribu+ng = $3,000 (the minimum you can get) • 4 yrs of contribu+ng = $4,000 • 5 yrs of contribu+ng = $5,000 (the maximum you can get).

• If you are purchasing a new home, a property bought off

the plans, or land to build a new home on, or a completed home which has had the Cer+ficate of Compliance issued for less than six months, the Home Start grant is $2,000 for each year of contribu+on to the scheme: • 3 yrs of contribu+ng = $6,000 (the minimum you can get) • 4 yrs of contribu+ng = $8,000 • 5 yrs of contribu+ng = $10,000 (the maximum you can get).

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From time to time farmers need, or want, to subdivide the farm.

This may be to create a lifestyle block for mum and dad to retire on to, without having to move too far away. It may be to divide a large farm into more manageable units, or to sell a chunk of the farm to a neighbour. A subdivision may simply be an adjustment of the boundaries between neighbours to facilitate a better use of each of the farms.

Whatever the reason, every subdivision (including boundary adjustments) goes through the same Council process and will require a resource consent. If the resulting allotments meet the minimum Council area requirements, the subdivision may be straight forward, however when allotments are sought which are less than the Council minimums, an application for resource consent must justify why this is acceptable.

Every subdivision resource consent application will address a range of matters including where new boundaries are to be located, whether the allotments meet the Council minimums, how or if, the allotments will be

serviced with water supply and wastewater disposal, and if the sites are subject to any natural hazards such as flooding.

Applications also have to cover off assessments of relevant planning provisions as set out in the Resource Management Act (the Act). Failure to provide the information required under the Act can result in Council simply rejecting the application altogether.

Once resource consent has been granted Council will issue a list of required conditions which must be met prior to new titles for allotments being issued. This will always include a requirement that accurate survey plans be deposited with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Other conditions may require that specific works are undertaken such as the formation of an access, the installation of power, phone, water supply/water meters, or that particular buildings are constructed or removed. The actual conditions will vary greatly and will be specific to each resource consent. They may require specific engineering designs to complete, particularly if a new road is being installed.

These conditions are required to be met within a specific time frame, otherwise the consent will lapse and no longer be valid.

At the completion of all the works necessary under the conditions of consent, Council will issue a certificate which will enable titles to be issued by LINZ for new allotments, or altered allotments (under boundary adjustments). It is only once titles have been issued that you have a block of land which can be sold off separately from the rest of the farm.

The process of subdividing rural land is relatively complicated if you are not familiar with how the process works. If you are planning to subdivide the farm, even if it’s a straight forward boundary adjustment, it’s a good idea to make sure you fully understand the process before you begin. There are a range of experts out there who can help guide you through the process, and indeed some experts are necessary as access to LINZ is limited.

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Knowing someone has an up-to-date will in place is something that gives them peace of mind about their finances and property. But what about the other stuff?

If today was someone's last day, what would happen to the things they care about? And do the people closest know a departed’s wishes for their send-off?

• Fred Baur was a chemist from Ohio who invented the iconic design of the Pringles can and crisps. Pringles went on to become one of Procter & Gamble’s highest earners and today has annual sales of over $1 billion. In 2008, in accordance with his wishes, Fred’s ashes were buried in a Pringles can!

• Gene Roddenberry was the creator of Star Trek. His will included instruc+ons to have his ashes sca>ered via a space satellite orbi+ng Earth. The act was carried out in 1997.

• Dusty Springfield, the Bri+sh singer known for such hits as I Will Follow Him, made her cat a priority in her last will and testament. The instruc+ons stated that the cat was to be fed imported baby food and serenaded with Springfield's songs. Addi+onally, the singer also arranged for the cat to marry his new guardian's pet cat.

• Mark Gruenwald the Execu+ve Editor of Captain America and Iron Man, who was also involved in other Marvel Comics, stated that he wished for his ashes to be mixed with the ink used to print the comic books. They were.

• Napoleon Bonaparte - in his last will and testament, the famous French military genius requested that, upon his death, his head was to be shaved and his hair distributed to his family and friends.

• Luis Carlos da Camara - when the Portuguese aristocrat wrote up his will, he le; his considerable fortune to seventy strangers randomly chosen out of a Lisbon phone directory!

When it comes to wri+ng a will, it’s up to each person what they put in it. Whether they leave the family jewels to the pet goldfish or insist on being buried with the wifi password, it’s their call – although there are some legal limita+ons and someone realis+cally needs to be able to carry out these wishes.

• 55% of adult New Zealanders don’t have wills.

• Modern family dynamics (new partnerships, stepchildren, etc.) can mean that wills become out-of-date, alloca+on of assets can be more complicated and beneficiaries can be vulnerable to claims. The way to avoid this is a rock-solid, up-to-date will.

• If a will is up to date and everything is taken care of, families can grieve properly.

• The cost of not having a will can easily be many +mes the cost of making one.

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Patrick Hellier, Hellier New Zealand’s highest achieving Highland Games Heavy athlete, has been named Chieftain for the 2018 Hororata Highland Games.

Patrick has been involved in Highland Games since 1988 as an athlete in the Heavy Events, tossing cabers and other feats of strength and skills that the Scots devised for their men.

During this time, he has won the New Zealand Championship, held at Waipu, eighteen times which led to him representing New Zealand in overseas champions hips. H e has competed in games and gatherings in Finland, USA, Australia, Malaysia, Canada and of course Scotland. Basically, anywhere that the Scots emigrated to, there are games.

“It is an absolute honour to have been invited to be Chieftain of the Hororata Highland Games. I first competed at Hororata in 2011, and I still have the ‘rock’ trophy I was presented as champion that year,” Patrick said. “The

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games at Hororata have held true to the traditional spirit of Highland Games as a gathering of the clans. People from all walks of life come to experience the Scottish culture of dancing, listening to the bagpipes, athletics, eating traditional foods and of course the water of life - whisky,” he commented with a smile.

Along with Highland Games accomplishments, Patrick has also competed and coached at the top level for athletics. He is thirteen times New Zealand Track and Field Champion over Shot Put, Discus and Hammer events; has been Throws Coach for the New Zealand Commonwealth Youth Team, and Throws Coach for the Cook Islands Olympic Team. Patrick is the head judge of the Hororata Highland Games Gough CAT Heavy Events and has been instrumental in growing this sport in New Zealand. His day job for the last fourteen years has been as a serving Police Officer with the New Zealand

Police.

“I am looking forward to being part of the Hororata Highland Games in the Chieftain role. It will be the first time I will be able to spend time out of the heavy’s arena, although I will still be involved with judging and the athletes. We have a good crew of volunteers in the arena, including my wife Kirsten Hellier, Hellier so I am sure it will run smoothly as ever,” Patrick commented.

Patrick joins a prestigious list of Hororata Highland Games Chieftains. Following Amy Adams who was the first female Chieftain in 2017; past Chieftains include Simon Dallow (2011), Gerry Brownlee (2012), Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae (2013) and Sir Bob Parker (2014). 2015 saw the event’s first international Chieftain, Alex Bruce, Bruce Director of Adelphi Distillery, Scotland and in 2016 bagpipe rock star Kyle Warren travelled from Australia.

All past Chieftains have remained in touch with the Games and a number return each year. Amy Adams, Gerry Brownlee and Kyle Warren all plan to attend the event this year.

Visit www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz for further info.

Patrick Hellier who has been named as the Hororata Highland Games Chieftain.

Photo credit Murray Irwin.

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2ha stunning small lifestyle property. Lovely home, two living areas, four bedrooms, excellent outdoor living. One enclosed shed plus a four-bay shed, good shelter and fencing, a property to be proud of.

Open to view Sunday 1- 1.30pm.

• Hororata: 80 Cordys Road 37.6411ha bare land with sheds, woolshed and cattle yards. A rare opportunity here to build a dream home on this magical site with a stream.

Well-fenced and sheltered.

Deadline Sale closes: 4pm, 9th November 2018.

• Darfield: 2309 Coaltrack Road ‘The Stable Cottage’ 10.2130ha with cute threebedroom cottage, excellent stables and sheds, well-fenced and sheltered.

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Large home with indoor pool.

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If you are considering a move in the Spring please feel free to give me a call for a chat.

Our next property magazine is due out soon!

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Local service station, Challenge Kirwee has begun participation in the community fundraising ‘My Challenge Programme’. The Programme is a communitybased loyalty initiative, designed to support local organisations that are important to each participating Challenge retailer’s neighbourhood. After registering online, or in-store, receipt of the My Challenge card will give customers the ability to

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donate some, or all, of the fuel discount earned, to one of the participating Challenge retailer’s elected Community Groups.

My Challenge is about giving back to the community. It's about using fuel discounts motorists have earned in-store, then giving them back to the community without having to dip into their pockets. A six cent fuel discount will be converted into a six cent donation, which will

Challenge Kirwee co-owner Edwina Jones fills up on the forecourt, assisted by Amanda Feltell.

then go to the customer’s chosen community group.

Members of the My Challenge Programme also earn personal points for their spend, which can be redeemed in-store for rewards on products or services. Save up 400 points and enjoy the benefits of these rewards in the Challenge store (some exclusions apply) - a definite win-win for everyone!

Challenge Kirwee has chosen two local community groups as worthy recipients: Kirwee Volunteer Fire Brigade (to assist with the purchase a new 4 X 4 vehicle).

“The Fire Brigade are a big part of our community, they help everyone. So we thought it only fitting that they benefit from this and it’s a great way to support them,” commented Vanessa Moore, Moore spokesperson for Challenge Kirwee.

The second community recipient to benefit will be the Friends of Kirwee Model School. They would like to develop a new play ground and are also wanting some outdoor furniture for pupils to enjoy.

Challenge Kirwee staff member Kate Williams processes a purchase with the My Challenge card of Damian Wilson.

“Choosing a School as a recipient is one of the Programme’s requirements,” Vanessa explained, “so the fact their inclusion had always been our intention, was just a bonus.

“They are also a big part of our

community,” Vanessa added, “and at Challenge Kirwee we like to support local.”

The Kirwee My Challenge Programme is an opportunity to earn dollars, save dollars and give dollars!

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The opening of the electric car charger in Darfield.

(L-R) Aaron Orangi - Darfield Pharmacy, Sam Broughton - Mayor of Selwyn District, Simon Wheeler - Charged EV and David Boot - E.V City.

On Tuesday, October 16th an exciting addition to the eastern side of Darfield Pharmacy was installed. The addition was an electric car charger (which the News can report has already been put to use!) funded and installed by David Boot of E.V City and Simon Wheeler from Charged EV. The facility will also have the ongoing support of Darfield Pharmacy’s owner and pharmacist, Aaron Orangi.

Orangi “I was pleased to be able to help support the community with this much needed asset,” Aaron added.

Selwyn Mayor, Sam Broughton had the honour of announcing the charging unit open and operational, and commented that this was the first EV destination charger in Darfield.

Simon from Charged EV added, “this is the first of many projects we will be involved in with the community in mind.”

“It’s taken a car salesman, an electrician and a pharmacist, to make the first EV charger west of Christchurch happen,” laughed Dave, of E.V City.

The News understands the payment structure for the use of the facility is handled by the Pharmacy, as well as by preregistered cards.

There are many charging points throughout New Zealand, with electric cars becoming a popular option in the light of rising fuel prices.

The benefits of electric vehicles to New Zealand are immense; less oil imported, along with emissions and health costs

reduced.

Kiwi cars travel on average 39 kilometres per day. This equates to approximately 14,000 kilometres per year. Based on an average sized petrol car an EV owner will save approximately $2,500 per annum on fuel and servicing costs.

A spend of $100 on petrol, will carry a car a similar distance to a $20-$25 electricity charge.

EVs have regenerative brakes, so when braking, or travelling downhill, energy is captured back into the battery. The lesser number of moving parts in an electric motor therefore generally ensures substantially lower maintenance costs.

They are definitely the way of the future and now thanks to Darfield Pharmacy the township can boast its first charging station.

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To the Editors: ECAN have made the Darfield bus service trial public now; there are still no dates yet on the start-up. However the Bus Go Canterbury team should hear something soon on the timing of a consultation phase. This is because Darfield will be on a Metro trial and they need to seek feedback from the community.

The Bus Go Canterbury team have another meeting with ECAN in couple of weeks and there should be some more information available then. If anyone requires further information they should contact the Bus Go Canterbury team who will be only too happy to answer their questions by email.

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New to the District? Or maybe have never plucked up the courage to enter an A & P Show, then this information will explain it all.

Every year, the Saturday after Canterbury Anniversary/Show weekend, the Courtenay A & P Show is held at their Showgrounds in Kirwee.

Fun fact: A & P (“not AMP as some spell it,” said Show Secretary Sharon Kellock!)

Kellock stands for Agricultural and Pastoral. A term that means the farming of animals and crops.

143 years ago, people in this district got together to organise and hold the first Courtenay A & P Show. The goal was to foster friendly competition and to recognise and reward hard work, skill and good breeding practices. Today the Show is split into sections: Sheep, Goats, Cattle, Grain and Seed, Poultry, Sheep Dog Trials, Horse Section, Produce Shed and Vintage Tractors, Machinery and Cars.

Each section has a series of

competitions - called classes.

Every year, the Secretary puts out a Schedule of Classes. This is a booklet which lists every class on offer, grouped in their sections. Prize money, entry fees and rules are all in the Schedule. In recent years, the Schedule and entries have been online, as well as on paper. “So that’s it,” Sharon added!

“People can pick up a schedule in Darfield from PGG Wrightson, Farmlands or the Library, and in Kirwee from the Challenge Service Station. The entry form is in the centre of the Schedule.

“If farming and machinery are not your thing, maybe the Produce Shed is a better option,” Sharon commented.

The Produce Shed just means indoor exhibits, and they are displayed in the Hall. If people bake, brew beer (or make wine), photograph, paint, sew, knit, grow flowers or vegetables, arrange flowers, have laying hens or make jam for instance, there are classes for all of these things.

“Why not enter for a bit of fun?

Many may win a prize or trophy!

Families, friends, neighbours why not start a new tradition to see who can bake the best carrot cake (or any other class you fancy),” Sharon suggested?

Children have their own classes too. Youngsters with Lego can enter the model class, or perhaps baking, photography, or crafts of all kinds. New this year are the Pet Rock classes!

“Don’t leave it too late,” Sharon stressed. “Entries close on November, 5th and please note that Photography entries must accompany the entry form as they are judged before the Show. All other entries are not needed until the day of the Show.

“But wait, there’s more - much, much more! Add in the entertainment, trade and craft sites, plus great food, and people can have a great day out, with something for everyone.

“Do come along to the Courtenay A & P Show, it’s called The Friendly Show for a very good reason and it takes place on November, 24th at the Kirwee Showgrounds,” Sharon concluded.

If people would like any more information they can contact the Secretary, see advertisement on front page of this issue or visit www.courtenayshow.org.nz

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Local primary and pre-school children have been busy creating paper ‘quilts’ for a preCourtenay A & P Show competition. Schools/preschools were asked to design and create a mosaic/collagetype paper, or fabric, ‘quilt’, with the theme being something that the children are currently studying. Seven classes entered the competition, and it was reported that all those who entered spent a lot of time and energy creating some stunning

work. All the entries will be on display in the luncheon room at the Courtenay A & P Show (at the back of the Kirwee Hall) on November, 24th.

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The children were presented with their prizes; each class member and their teacher received ice cream and amusement ride vouchers, (to be used at the Courtenay A & P Show) and an adult gate pass, (so that they can take a parent/care-giver along to the Show with them children 16 and under are free).

“Make sure you visit the Darfield High School Luncheon Room at the Show to check out the entries while you enjoy a sitdown lunch,” added Sharon Kellock, Kellock Courtenay A & P Association secretary/ administrator.

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Those arrested are to appear in the Christchurch District Court. Inquiries are ongoing into additional burglaries and it is likely further charges will be laid.

The arrest of these people is a timely reminder to all residents to ensure they make their properties difficult for offenders to access. If possible trim trees to ensure the dwelling is as visible as possible to either the road, or neighbours. Contrary to popular belief, most burglaries happen during the daytime when offenders know many people are out at work. If possible install cameras, these provide the best possible evidence for Police should you be burgled. Ensure any items of significant sentimental value, or financial value, are kept locked away. Even a reasonably cheap safe will slow the offenders down and, as most offenders do not want to spend a lot of time in a house, this may be all that is required to stop them making off with this property. If you have firearms, ensure they are always locked away and the

key is either properly hidden, or is taken with you. Do not hide house keys under the mat, or under a pot plant near the door. Offenders are wise to all the usual places people leave keys. Do not hide valuables in your undies or sock drawer, once again it is one of the first places they will look. Ensure, if you have a cat, or dog, door that it is not possible to reach through to the inside handle, and open the house door from outside.

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Police hard at work at Darfield ITM’s Trade Breakfast, engraving people’s drivers license number onto their tools.

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October 19th saw around seventy people attend the Darfield ITM Tradies Breakfast.

This number was made up of approximately fifty builders who were joined by suppliers and staff.

Also present were members of the local constabulary who not only made valuable mention of security, but also played a hands-on role in the engraving of Tradies tools with a Driver’s Licence number.

Most of the builders present took up the engraving opportunity on offer - keeping police going flat out for nearly two hours!

“One builder turned up with a trailer load of tools,” laughed Faye Saunders, Saunders Manager of Darfield ITM. The team of Police on hand

commented that there had been an increase in the theft of tools in on-site burglaries, as well as from vehicles and garden sheds. They added that these thefts are becoming a common problem.

As a result of this trend Police ask that Tradies and D.I.Y-ers engrave their tools with their own driver’s licence number.

This will greatly assist with the tools return, should they be stolen and found.

“Tony Tony Beaumont, Beaumont Senior Constable, Darfield Police was approached following a similar event in the North Island, whereupon he made some enquiries and set the local version in motion,” Faye said.

“Hamish Hamish Caird the newest member of the Darfield Police team attended on his day off,

just to be involved and meet some locals,” Faye explained.

“Police also plan to roll out the engraving initiative to other districts, as it's a great opportunity for community engagement,” Faye added.

Tools are valuable and because they are generally easily portable and with a high resale, many are recovered in drug related search warrants.

However unless engraved with identifying marks they are unable to be returned to their rightful owners.

“It’s a great idea to record serial numbers, or take a photo of your tools and keep the details somewhere safe,” a Police spokesperson recommended. “Using good secure locks on sheds and containers and reporting any suspicious activity or incidents to local police, is also beneficial in the fight against this type of crime.”

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An 83 run, 7th wicket partnership between Toby Kars and Chris Warner wasn't enough to chase down a middling total of 166 in a capricious game against Weedons at Darfield on Saturday.

Toby and Chris met with 109 runs required and only four wickets remaining. They steadily went about increasing the tally with determined defence, while still punishing untidy bowling. But once Toby was caught trying to clear the boundary, Chris soon followed and the tail was unable to muster the thirteen runs required from the last

two overs.

The Darfield top order runs tally was empty as a pocket and at 17/3 the middle order were in the unhappy situation of being exposed to the Weedons opening bowlers. Henry Shipley steadied the chase for a while but no one could stay with him, and when he was caught for thirty and the score at 57/6, it was up to in-form cricketers Toby and Chris to do the hard work under the hot sun.

Earlier, Weedons were targeting a score of well over 200 as poor catching let their batters off the hook, and sloppy bowling gifted the visitors sixteen wides,

but Darfield took the last seven wickets for 43 runs, in what is hopefully becoming a new team trait, a tenacious fightback. Nick Jenkins claimed four wickets, Toby Kars two wickets and Chris Warner and David Beatty one each. Darfield’s ground fielding on the other hand was beyond reproach as two run outs contributed to an early innings break.

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Committee members worked hard through rain and hail to set up courses during Thursday and Friday and from the positive comments received, their work was much appreciated. There were so many positive comments in fact that organisers were heartened to hear how much competitors enjoyed the event and how well they thought it had been run.

So many contributed to this successful day; marshals and residents in the area, as well as those who stayed off the riverbed for the event allowing competitors to compete safely.

This year’s event attracted record entries in the multisport section - nearly one hundred

kayaks on the river; including one tandem. Over all there were just under three hundred competitors across all sections an amazing response considering the competition from other events on at the same time.

The event offered a wide range of disciplines for competitors to enter, multisport, half marathon, long and short duathlon, long and short run, mountain biking and teams’ events.

Organisers send a huge thank you to their sponsors, being very aware that an event such as this couldn’t be staged without their support.

Organisers of the Rakaia Salmon Run sincerely thank MC Richie Owen who entertained the crowd in-between calling in finishers and Simon Hampton who took on the job of race convenor for the day (not an easy task). They also thank Bruce Perry for his work making

sure the competitors had easy access to their kayaks along with the Rugby and Netball Clubs. But most especially the marshals from the Rakaia Lions Club and surrounding area who gave up their day to help.

“On behalf of the Lions Club Salmon Run subcommittee we appreciate the time our partners and everyone who helped out on the day has given,” commented spokesperson Jo Burrows.

Burrows “All money raised from this Rakaia Lions (an d volunt ee rs) organised event goes to the local community - it is not organised by a profit-making commercial entity.”

Malvern locals performed well in a range of sections in the Salmon Run with many achieving personal bests and places on the podium.

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Friday 26th October 2018 PUBLIC NOTICES

The Opening Day of the West Melton Bowling Club was held on September, 22nd. The day was beautifully fine and was a great incentive for members, after their winter hibernation, to polish up their bowls, get down to the green and have a couple of games. To kick off the season the first jack and the first bowl were delivered by Mike Burke and Malcolm Calder respectively. New members Chris Marshall, Marshall Patrick and Joan McGinnes, McGinnes as well as casual members Cheryl Carey and

Representing Canterbury, sixteen year old Sarah Quinn of West Melton recently attended the New Zealand Gymnastics' Championships in Tauranga.

These were held from October 3rd until 6th (first week of the school holidays) and the event attracted a large number of athletics from throughout the country competing in a variety of disciplines, and in a variety of grades.

Sarah competed in Rhythmic Gymnastics at level 9 coming first in both ribbon and ball, and third in clubs. This gave her a winning first overall

Bruce Kilgore were in attendance and were welcomed to the Club by President, Colin Walsh.

Walsh On Saturday, October 6th, West Melton bowlers travelled to Darfield to defend the Mitchell Cup which is played between the two Clubs annually. West Melton Bowling Club are happy to report that West Melton retained the Cup for another year by winning ten games to six.

The President’s Cup was held on Sunday, October 7th at West Melton. This is a competition

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played between teams which are made up from Club members and was won by Ross Sadler’s team which included Ross, Phil Rowlands, Rowlands Brenda Dunlop and Graham Hessey.

Hessey West Melton Bowling Club 30th October 2018 congratulate Gretta Leigh, Leigh Mary 7:30pm Burke, Burke Lorraine Davis, Davis Anne May, May Ali Gardener, Gardener Bob Shorter, Shorter Coalgate Tavern Bob Burnett and Graham Hessey who were selected to play for Canterbury Country in the triangular against Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury.

West Melton Bowling Club preResults 20th October 2018 Results 19th October 2018 Christmas Men’s Centre Match of the Day: Stableford Match of the Day: Scramble competitions include 2x4’s 1st: D McLaughlan 48 2nd: J Redfern 46 Men: 3rd: C Davidson 45 4th: J Shipley 43 1st: K Kibbler 35 2nd: B Marshall 34 Pennants, Under 8’s Fours and 5th: D MacDonald, G Heffernan 3rd: P Fletcher 27 4th: P Knight 26 & G Gaunson 42 5th: P McOscar , S Oliver, G Chambers 23 Under 8’s Triples. The Women’s to the Pin: Ladies: Pin Ladies Centre competition is for the Nearest #3: D McLaughlan #9: J Shipley 1st: J Wilson 25 2nd: M Morten 23 Roundtree Cup. The Malvern 5’s #13 - sponsored by the Terrace: Pins/Men: Pins/Men B Marshall 11, 14 G Heffernan #17: I Bourke Ladies: Ladies J Wilson 11 All: All: J Patterson 17 are also played before Longest Drive #11: Straight Drive: #11 Drive B Marshall Christmas and include both Men Women: J Lewis Men: J Shipley Two’s: Two’s M Morten & J Patterson #18 J Johnson and Women. Men’s and Longest Putt #18: Two’s: placing and the honour of Two’s P Bee, D MacDonald, W o m e n ’ s C l u b T r i p l e s D MacLaughlan, I Bourke, G Heffernan becoming the Level 9 New competitions are underway with & J Shipley Zealand National Champion.

9 Hole Stableford: 1st: J Pascoe 18 Stableford the women’s Club nights on Best Gross Of The Day - sponsored by Tuesday and the men’s on Baseline: I Bourke 74 Wednesday.

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Malvern Game Hunters AGM

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Rolleston Fireworks’ Night (4th if wet)

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Kirwee Bowling Club Foster Park, Rolleston Darfield Rec Centre

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Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Darfield Library

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Methven Foothills House & Garden Tour

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Annual General Meeting Wednesday 31st October - 7:30pm Kirwee Rugby Clubrooms.

Election of Officers & Presentation of Reports General Meeting to follow directly afterwards.

Inviting players, friends & parents of junior players to attend are most welcome.

Enquiries to: Secretary, Raewyn Feast - Ph 0274 733 377 Email: gr.rj.feast@xtra.co.nz www.kirweerugby.co.nz

COURTENAY A&P SHOW FEATURE 9th November 2018 Issue Deadline: Friday 2nd November Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz ACCOUNTANTS

CARPET NEED carpet? Go local!

Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Phone Alan Roberts 021 227 2080.

CELEBRANT

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

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

021 215 0981.

Weddings and Civil unions in Selwyn area. Please AUTOMOTIVE phone 318 3000 or 027 205 4660 or visit the website:

CATTERY ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Oxford. Love & cuddles galore! Pick-up & delivery.

Check us out on Facebook @angelcatscattery or w ww . a n g e lc a t s .b i z C a l l Sarah 03 312 1452 / 0210 424 367 or email angelcats@xtra.co.nz CHIMNEY CLEANING

DOGS

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

WOF while you wait Full mechanical repairs and servicing on all makes and models of vehicles • 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into automotive servicing.

Weddings • Namings Renewal of Vows Funerals • Internments & End Of Life Planning

HEDGE TRIMMING

Open 7 Days

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

JENNI GIBSON Ph: 03 324 8332 M: 021 723 089

Please call 027 283 8572

COMPLETE SERVICE INCLUDING TESTING!

for more information

www.celebrantservices.net.nz

Jones Road Auto

Darfield Life Church

HOUSE FOR SALE 3 Queen Street, Coalgate

CHURCH NOTICES

Sunday 6.30pm Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

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

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

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 LIVESTOCK

Approximately 1,200 4x3 squares of high quality grass baleage, To be processed mid to late spring.

851 Jones Rd, Rolleston Phone 347 4020

CHURCH NOTICES

E;pos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

www.michellespencecelebrant.com

• •

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! Phone Rini 027 451 7300

SELWYN Computers - For all HALSWELL Quarry stones. Exaspects of home and business garden edge. 19m in length. computer repairs, sales and West Melton, pick up only. service or for some friendly Phone Judith 03 347 8846. advice. Phone 03 318 8800. POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone DOGS 021 863 158.

WOOD shavings - untreated, MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. clean shavings suitable for Natural & wholesome.

Premium nutrition. Cost horse stables, calving sheds, effective, NZ Made. No artificial chicken houses and rabbit colours or preservatives. hutches. Available in Frozen concentrate & biscuits.

70L bags, 1m 3 bales Now available from your (compressed) and bulk local agent. Sue Neale delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz for more details.

FOR SALE

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

9am-11am, 4pm-6pm CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log Inspection welcome -burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes DRIVEWAYS and controls. We're experts LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards on coal-ranges, also sweeping LIFESTYLE and dairy lanes our speciality. any sized open fire. We quote Screened rotten-rock, it’s and undertake repairs, flue local and lasts better. extensions and install bird Springfield Quarry phone netting. 0800 224 464 318 4132.

Members NZHHA.

COMPUTERS

FIREWOOD & COAL

Ph: 021 141 7140

CALVES - 10 Friesian bulls.

Vaccinated, drenched & debudded. Well over 100kgs. $450 plus GST. 03 347 6504, please leave a message.

CALVES - Hereford Friesian & Angus Friesian. Mixed sex calves. Vaccinated & drenched. Well over 100kgs.

All my calves come from the same farm, which has a clear milk test to date. $550 plus GST. 03 347 6504, please leave a message.

CHARACTER VILLA IN COALGATE

LOCKSMITH

North facing deck, sunny & light open plan kitchen/dining/lounge. Rimu floors, wood burner.

Renovated, new wiring/plumbing & full insulation.

3 large double bedrooms, main with ensuite.

Tidy 860m section, double garage & storage shed. $405,000 ONO | Trade Me reference: #1752685406

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

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PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

WANTED

ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $160pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

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

References available.

Phone Dave on 021 142 0567

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Pain ng and Decora ng services!

Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Pain?ng  All work guaranteed Free Quotes.

Phone Eddie 021 227 3998

Mobile Sheep Shearing Canterbury

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

• Small Mobs • Lifestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

Your very own LOCAL, reliable & experienced

Window Cleaner Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Phone or text Wilf Lock on 022 044 0654 or 03 347 8226 (A/H)

for a quote on

SITUATION VACANT

SPACE TO LEASE

41sqm sunny warm new commercial space to lease from Jan 2019. 7 North Terrace Darfield. Car parking & option to share available.

Looking for someone to fit in with our performing arts/ sporting vision. Rent by negotiation. Email Tara taramarshall2@hotmail.com

Contact Micky on

021 125 1613

SHEEP SHEARING

021 204 1274

MALVERN NEWS DEADLINES:

Darfield Based Will cover all areas

Willing to look at what you have - rough, damaged or unwanted!

Ph Shaun Adams

Editorial: 1pm - Monday | Adver?sing: 10am - Tuesday

Micky Conway Painter & Decorator

WANTED TO PURCHASE!

Generator available

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

‘For all your decorating needs’

FORD ZEPHYR: 1952 - 1962

Foot Trimming etc

Interior & Exterior Pain ng & Plastering

PAINTING & DECORATING

WANTED

SITUATION VACANT

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

Café Assistant We have a vacancy for a Cafe assistant in Springfield.

This position is for Tuesdays and is a full day. There would also be an opportunity for more hours going forward.

Experience is not necessary as full training is offered. You will need to be reliable and honest.

This is a varied and busy role which involves all duties in running a Cafe and Store.

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Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

For an Interview Please phone Karyn

Ph 03 318 4128

03 318 4840

www.malvernglass.co.nz

conwaydecor@hotmail.com FULLY INSURED

TRADES

TRADES

PEST CONTROL SPIDERBAN NC LTD. Darfield owned and operated since 2008. NZ made products only. Call Brian for pest control requirements 0800 667 778.

HOME REPAIRS General Maintenance, Home Improvements, Alterations, Re-lining, Weatherboard Replacements, Fences & Decks

Fixed Term Teaching Position 2019 Application Pack available on our website:

REAL ESTATE SECTION - Darfield. Private Sale 2 Oldham Place. Area: 831sqm. Quiet cul-de-sac.

Phone John 027 434 6789.

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

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).

Murray Thomas Ph: 027 809 4929 | E: mactcon@gmail.com

www.darfieldprimary.school.nz Applications close 23.11.18

ADMINISTRATOR We have an upcoming vacancy for an Administrator for our Community Trust.

8 hours per week.

The applicant will need to have the following: Attention to detail, experience with Xero, excellent communication skills, Good relational skills.

Please apply to: admin@tworiverscommunitytrust.org.nz or phone 318 7360 by 9th November.

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

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WANTED AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any calibre rifle / shotgun.

Anything hunting related.

Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS FARM BUILDINGS CONCRETE PLACING

Bodie Seymour WINDOW REPAIRS

022 418 5297

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.

bseymourbuilders@gmail.com

• • • • •

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre

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

Interior Plaster Contact us today!

Maintenance EvereI Sullivan Renova ons & New Homes Locally Owned & Operated Ph: 021 022 13500 15 years Experience E: chchplasterguy@gmail.com

TRADES AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm.

Heat pump supply, installa?on, servicing & maintenance

www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

NEW kitchens, wardrobes, laundries or what ever you need! Remodelled or just new doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 or 027 439 3926.

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

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

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

COMPUTER

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

Life is too short to blend in.

- Paris Hilton www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318 1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996!

• Washing • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine Hire from $8 p.w.

• Dishwashers

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

Reg. Service Technician

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

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

fax email

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

027 445 0684

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK Qualified

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

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

• • • •

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

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

CONTACT MANDY JOHNSTON (MRS J)

03 318 1552  027 337 8819

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

1362 Courtenay Road, Kirwee (please note new address)

Phone Mark

www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/darfield or find Kip McGrath Darfield on Facebook

027 869 0026

021 732 331

Three engineers and three accountants are travelling by train to a conference. At the sta+on, the three accountants each buy +ckets and watch as the three engineers buy only a single +cket.” How are three people going to travel on only one +cket?” asks an accountant. “Watch and you’ll see,” answers an engineer. All of them board the train. The accountants take their respec+ve seats but all three engineers cram into a restroom and close the door behind them. Shortly a;er the train has departed, the conductor comes around collec+ng +ckets. He knocks on the restroom door and says, “Ticket, please.” The door opens just a crack and a single arm emerges with a +cket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on. The accountants saw this and agreed it was a clever idea. So a;er the conference, the accountants decide to copy the engineers on the return trip and save some money. When they get to the sta+on they buy a single +cket for the return trip. To their astonishment, the engineers don’t buy a +cket at all. “How are you going to travel without a +cket?” says one perplexed accountant. “Watch and you’ll see,” answers an engineer. When they board the train the three accountants cram into a restroom and the three engineers cram into another one nearby. The train departs.

Shortly a;erward, one of the engineers leaves his restroom and walks over to the restroom where the accountants are hiding. He knocks on the door and says, “Ticket, please.”