Issue 885 - Friday 12th April 2019

Inside this issue: Easter SISS Mountain Biking Malvern FilmFest 4WD Event

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Fonterra Open Day

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Oxford Club Entertainment Selwyn Arts Heart Canterbury Swimming Hororata Hole In One

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Weedons’ Community Centre Official Opening

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Darfield ITM Celebra ng 10-11 15 Years McHugh’s Mountain Bike Madness

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Virtual Field Trip

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Sports Public No ces

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An impressive forty strong cast of children from all over Selwyn are set to amaze audiences in Kirwee Players Kids’ Shrek JR on April 12th, 13th and 14th at the Kirwee Community Hall. This well known movie has been converted to a heart warming and hilarious musical with all the well-known characters and songs that both children and adults love. The Show’s Production Manager - Courtney Hyde said tickets are selling incredibly well with only twenty left for the final Show and limited numbers available for

the other performances, as well.

She reported that rehearsals were going really well and she found the kids absolutely amazing.

“The calibre this year, is really impressive,” Courtney added.

“This is the Kirwee Players Kids third production and after the success of Annie JR in 2018 and The Little Mermaid JR in 2017, Kirwee Players can’t wait for audiences to see the youngsters on stage again.”

For further information and to acquire tickets go to www.kirweeplayers.org.nz

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By Lucinda Jarvis. However this pony is no the Year show is New Zealand’s For the second time local Darfield High School student Mikayla Wycliffe headed north to the Horse of the Year Show (HOY). Thirteen year old Mikayla, who has been riding since she was three, competed with two ponies at HOY, ‘Sizzle N Hussler’ and ‘NS Mickey’.

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newcomer to the title having won it the last six years in a row.

This was the second time Mikayla had competed on seven year old Gisborne-bred pony NS Mickey at HOY. He won his height class saddle hunter pony and was first in his lead up working hunter class.

Mikayla would love to defend her title again next year and hopes to have a successful eventing season on NS Mickey until then.

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premier equestrian competition, featuring a range of horse and rider combinations from multiple disciplines. Usually there are over 1,400 riders and about 1,800 horses competing for lucrative titles and prize money.

The Show is a feature on many equestrian riders’ calendars.

Well done to all the local riders who competed at HOY with fantastic results and many personal bests.

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ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & 3 YR & 4 YR OLD KINDERGARTENS

By Lucinda Jarvis. the Enduro where riders are Results from DHS students: The South Island Secondary Schools’ Mountain Bike Championships were held at the Mount Hutt Bike Park from March 29th to 31st. This was reportedly the biggest school cycling event held to date with around 430 entries and was hosted by Bike Methven. Four Darfield High School students competed and performed well on some technically challenging courses. There were three events held over three days, Cross Country, Downhill and Enduro and fierce competition from those attending aged Under 13 through to Under 20.

Darfield High student Brooke WinterWinter-Reid enjoyed a fantastic three days of competition, and competed in all three events.

Brooke was placed second in

Above: Maia Adams giving her all at the SISS Mountain Biking.

Above: Brooke Winter-Reid giving it her all at the recent SISS Mountain Bike competition where she placed first overall in the U17 girls category.

timed on downhill runs only.

The downhill on day two saw her also in second place, having only missed out on a first by three seconds.

“The third day I knew I had enough points to take the overall first place for our grade,” Brooke explained, “so the Cross Country was a bit of a social ride for me as it's not really my thing. I prefer the high octane downhill stuff with jumps and air,” she added. “As with any competition of this size I really enjoyed the social side, meeting new people and encouraging everybody to improve their own skills with a bit of competitive banter on the side. A huge thank you to Bike Methven and the wonderful sponsors that got behind the event, it was so well organised and run,” Brooke concluded.

Eddie Adams commented that it was his first time competing and while the results weren’t his driving force; he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Eddie still gained great placings adding that, “I was there to try my hardest, but it’s pretty difficult to control how hard-out anyone else goes!”

Ethan Rose 2nd U17 boys Cross Country.

• Brooke WinterWinter-Reid 2nd Downhill and Enduro, 4th Cross Country, 1st Overall U17 girls.

• Maia Adams 4th Downhill, 3rd Enduro and Cross Country, 3rd Overall U17 girls.

• Eddie Adams 4th Cross Country, 8th Enduro, 8th Overall U14 boys.

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Organisers of the Malvern 48hour FilmFest Challenge want to remind enthusiastic local filmmakers that creating a short film will take a wee bit of preparation.

“Making a two to six minute film is immensely satisfying, but it’s also something of a mission,” said organiser, Phil Baldwin, Baldwin Chair of the Malvern Community Arts Council, local sponsor of the FilmFest Challenge.

“There are heaps of things to think of besides gathering your team and equipment, writing the script, assigning roles, and shooting the scenes. Lighting, costumes, sound and music, continuity and editing - these

are just some of the aspects of filmmaking that will help your work stand out from the competition,” Phil advised.

A quick Google search of, ‘how to make a short film’ will reveal literally millions of tips and tricks for the making of a short film. April school holidays may be the perfect time for teams to see what they can do in a 48hour stretch. All creative activity required to produce an entry in the FilmFest challenge - writing, shooting, editing, audio mixing, and submitting an entry - must occur within the 48 hours of the competition, which begins 7pm Friday evening, July 12th and ends at 7pm, Sunday, July 14th.

The St Peters Church, Springfield, fundraiser went ahead on Sunday, April 7th as planned, after the organising committee decided on the preceding Saturday to proceed with the 4WD event; considering that the weather could go either

way. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a blue-sky day, but it was still very successful with an excellent turn out of approximately fifty vehicles.

Those that attended came from as far as Scotland (they won the spot prize for the person who travelled the furthest) and ranged in ability from never having been 4WD-ing before, to the very experienced.

The recent rain made the track a little more challenging than expected, but everyone got through safely and the feedback was that it was thoroughly enjoyable.

The day started with Garth Faulks giving a run down on the current farm practices of Mt Torlesse which was especially

The completed films will be screened for the filmmakers, and the general public, in the Darfield Recreation Centre at 7pm on Saturday, July 20th, and prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges.

Organisers are gearing up for Early Bird registrations in May and have all the details of registration, rules for the competition, the list of prizes, and FAQs on their FilmFest web page.

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Richard Johnson gave a talk at smoko about the history of the Station. This was very well received by the adults, whilst the children played by the lake.

At lunchtime Tom Innes led a simple church service for those that wished to attend.

The day was very successful, and we hope to run it again next year. A special thanks to the Christchurch 4WD Club, Garth McVicar and the Johnson family. We would not have been able to run this without your support.

Jan Curle - Spokesperson for the organising committee.

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Hayley Slater Prior to the Fonterra open-day on Saturday, April 6th there were pleas on various Facebook pages for tickets as the event had been a sell-out early-on.

This resulted in approximately 550 successful ticket holders from areas including Ashburton, Christchurch, Kirwee, Darfield and Hororata attending the Fonterra Darfield site open-day.

People were queuing at the gates early, it was reported, eager to get the rare chance to

look behind the scenes of the world’s joint-largest milk dryer, a distribution centre the size of seven rugby fields and the new cream cheese plant.

GM Operations Darfield and Upper South Island Harriet Van GenneGenne-Knape said it was great to see such a turn-out.

“It was a little wet and cold, but that didn’t seem to deter anyone. From the very young, to the group from a local retirement home, there was

something of interest to everyone.

“The children loved getting into the tankers and I hear our automated forklifts and freshly made cream cheese were also a hit,” she said.

The site open-gates event was one of three held around the country on Saturday. With the Co-operative’s Te Rapa and Edendale sites also hosting visitors and lifting the lid on dairy production.

Right: Fonterra GM Operations Darfield and Upper South Island Harriet Van Genne-Knape welcomes the first guests to the Darfield site, on Saturday.

The Oxford Club is again presenting an evening of music and entertainment (May 4th) and for those who’ve attended any of their previous nights, they’ll know just how good they are.

Appearing will be tribute artists Gary Brown in the persona of Austin Powers (Gary wowed those that attended the Best of British at the Club last year) teamed up with Emmeline Pitcher as Cher and Cindy of Samoa as Tina Turner; the night looks like one not to be missed!

“Gary really was the star of the Best of British show,” explained one of the event organisers, Kyle Scott. “He sang, danced, told jokes, compered the Show and all while constantly moving,” Kyle laughed. “He was a real live-wire and even people who weren’t that keen on the original Austin Powers, loved him! With the two ‘female’ tribute artists it’ll makes a real night with a difference and definitely one to remember.” All three have performed on TV’s ‘Stars in their Eyes’ programme.

Oxford Club management have resumed operation of their Bistro, renaming it ‘Oscar’s Place’.

“It has really taken off with scrumptious food and excellent service,” Kyle said. “It’s a great opportunity for music lovers to make a night of it; wine and dine first, before taking in the Show and dancing the evening away.”

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L to R: Gary Brown (Austin Powers), Emmeline Pitcher (Cher) and Cindy of Samoa (Tina Turner).

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Over the weekend of April 6th 7th at the Rolleston Community Centre there was creative inspiration in abundance at the sixteenth Selwyn Arts Heart Exhibition. The exhibition is an annual event featuring artists who live, work, or play in the Selwyn District.

The Selwyn Arts Heart Committee who organise the event aim to create an affordable and accessible way for emerging and existing artists to showcase their work. For many new artists, the exhibition is a chance to share their art with the public for the very first time, and have their work displayed alongside more experienced participants.

The exhibition was open to the public on both Saturday and Sunday, and it was reported that the pieces exhibited were extr e m ely w e ll -r ece iv ed, resulting in many artworks sold.

There was a wide range of art

and crafts on display including painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics and embroidery.

On Friday night the exhibition was opened by Selwyn MP Amy Adams who spoke to invited guests about the way the arts contribute to Selwyn’s identity and the high level of engagement in the genre throughout the Canterbury region. The People's Choice

A team of eleven Malvern swimmers qualified locally, before participating in the Primary Schools’ Canterbury Swimming Sports on Thursday, April 4th at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre. There were one hundred and forty two schools represented, with over seven

hundred athletes taking to the water.

Top results from local swimmers: • Yr 5 girls 50m freestyle: 3rd: Addison YoungmanYoungman-Mark (Kirwee Model School - KMS) • Yr 5 girls 50m breaststroke: 2nd: Addison YoungmanYoungman-Mark (KMS) • Yr 5 boys 50m backstroke: 4th: Sam Smith (Hororata Primary School - HPS) • Yr 5 50m relay: 2nd: Malvern

Prize for the artwork with the most votes over the weekend from the public went to artist Jennifer Stebbings for her landscape painting ‘Bealey Alps’. This work depicted the u p p e r r e ac h e s o f t h e Waimakariri River with the Southern Alps as a backdrop.

The prize draw for a member of the public who voted in People’s Choice went to Marg Skene of Rolleston.

The extensive Arts Heart exhibition was viewed and enjoyed by numerous visitors over the weekend of April 6th and 7th.

Yr 6 girls 50m backstroke: 10th: Poppy Freeman (HPS) • Yr 8 relay: 5th: Darfield High School (DHS) • Yr 8 girls 50 m freestyle: 6th: Holly Smith (DHS) • Yr 8 girls 50m breaststroke: 4th: Holly Smith (DHS) • Open girls 50m butterfly: 4th: Kimberley Harris (DHS) •

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Above: Hannah Abraham from Sheffield Primary School competing in the Year 6 girls breaststroke.

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Hard on the heels of Hororata golfer, Al Sime getting a hole-inone in March, another Hororata golfer realised the same achievement on Saturday, April 6th. Graeme Harris was one of the field who braved the weather and was astounded when he hit a hole in one on the number six hole.

The number six hole is called ‘Shorty’ which speaks for itself having a distance of around 118 metres. He lined up the shot with a seven iron and the ball bounced along the ground.

He was not happy with the shot and bent to pick up his tee. He asked his playing partner if they saw where it went, expecting the worst. His partner replied, ‘in the hole’ and started to laugh as the look on Graeme’s face went from being bleak, to utter amazement!

Such is the game of golf, that the hole-in-one was the highpoint of an otherwise terrible round for Graeme. He said it

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was the only hole he did ok on for the day! This achievement is more than ok in any golfer’s book.

Graeme has been playing golf for around fifty years and is on a 22 handicap. He has been a member at the Hororata Golf Club for approximately five

years and is not at all one-eyed in saying that it is the nicest course he has ever played on.

Good on you Graeme and good luck with your golf in the future.

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On Friday, March 29th West Melton School unveiled their new school mural, after a planning process that began at the beginning of 2018.

The School’s cultural committee met several times to discuss the vision for the mural which they wanted to convey the ‘essence’ of West Melton School. They also wanted to embed the School’s cultural narrative through the artistic piece.

The mural was a student leddesign and was painted by students for the School and community.

The cultural committee received numerous submissions and four with special merit were selected for presentation to the Board of Trustees. Daisy, Daisy Nash, Nash Jasmine and Josh shared their ideas with the Board and a collaborative piece was created which included Josh’s logo, Daisy’s Pacifika weavings, Nash’s landscape and Jasmine’s striking circular artwork.

Many students throughout the School contributed to the mural.

It was a mammoth undertaking but it certainly makes a vibrant statement of who they are as a School and community.

Kathryn Meyers - Art Teacher West Melton School.

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Last Friday evening the Darfield Rugby Clubrooms were the venue for the Darfield Cricket Club end-of-season prizegiving.

The event was extremely well attended and took the form of speeches and awards followed by a shared supper and a chance to chat and socialise.

While Junior cricket at the Darfield Club has been alive and well continuously, Senior cricket has been in recess for around eight years. Club officials had a goal of fielding a team in each available grade this year - which they achieved - and this inaugural combined prize-giving rewarded those players who were part of this resurgence.

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About sixty people attended the opening of the Weedons’ Community Centre on Friday, April 5th. Mayor Sam Broughton and Selwyn MP Amy Adams joined Councillors, members of the Weedons’ Reserve Committee and the community at the event. Pupils from Weedons’ School gave speeches, before the building was declared open.

Construction of the $830,000 facility began in May 2018 and was completed in December 2018.

Council Major Projects’ Property Manager John Reid said the new

Weedons’ Community Centre will provide a modern facility for the local community as well as the sports groups who regularly use the Reserve.

“It’s a ‘fit-for-purpose’ facility that recognises the relatively limited size of the local community, but also is of a level of specification that will provide the wider Selwyn region with a small boutique facility available for smaller functions,” John said. “The Weedons’ Reserve Committee have worked for many years to replace the old, outdated and damaged Centre.

Along with recent upgrades to

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the tennis and cricket facilities on the Reserve, the Council is very pleased that the Weedons’ community now has a building which is much more attractive for them to use.”

“The project has been in the pipeline since 2011, when the first plans were drawn up,” said Weedons’ Reserve Committee Chairman Peter Holmes.

Holmes “With the many challenges we’ve faced along the way, it’s great to see the building finally completed. The whole committee has been heavily involved in the process, and we have had great support from staff at the Council,” Peter said.

“This is a Community Centre which will be used by the cricket and tennis clubs, but also by the wider community. It’s a great asset for Weedons and one we should all be proud of.”

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Today, Friday April 12th Darfield ITM celebrates fifteen years of business with a birthday cake to be enjoyed and shared with their customers.

Darfield ITM opened in April

2004 as part of the ITM Group which now has over ninety stores around the country.

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L to R: Paul Anink and Ed Dance provide outstanding customer service in the Darfield ITM shop.

Independent Timber Merchants (ITM) as they were looking at increasing their brand and wanting stores in growth areas of the country. Mitchell Bros Sawmillers were well established, had already recognised a need for Hardware and Building materials supply in the area, and saw great potential in joining an exciting new group of independent stores. Darfield ITM began with a team of five - Mark Creamer was the manager, with Chris Mitchell and Brian Redfern in the store, Cameron Haskett ran the yard, and Faye Saunders was in the office.

“We were well supported by the c o mm u n i ty a nd q u ic k ly increased the staff and the size of the store,” Faye explained.

“We currently have twelve staff

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and three part-timers. When Mark moved back to Australia in 2009 I became the manager,” Faye said. “At this time Gary Gifkins joined the team as Trade Manager, where he has formed valued and trusted relationships with both suppliers and customers.

“Nick Nick Fisher joined the team in 2005, starting in the yards then sales rep, before finishing in 2017.

“Phil Phil Potter joined us in 2006 to run the yard, retiring a few years ago, but still enjoys working Saturday mornings,” Faye added. “Steve Steve Borrie joined the team in 2011 and had a significant impact in growing our pole shed buildings’ department creating the brand Heartland Sheds, which Ross Bourhill now runs.

Kylie Borrie joined us in 2012, starting part-time in the shop, but progressing quickly, and now working closely with Gary in the Trade Department. Paul Anink and Ed Dance now run the shop, both offering excellent customer service, while working hard on sourcing products to meet the market. They are assisted part-time by Lana HutchinsonHutchinson-Smith and Tony Port.

Port “The yard team is headed by Barry Primmer, assisted by Scott Williamson and the two Graham Browns (Oxford and Darfield), Jason Mostert is our friendly sales rep, and lastly and very importantly we have Wendy Henderson in the office,” Faye said.

“ITM is passionate about the same things many in our community are - rugby, racing

and fishing! We are proud to support the best of Kiwi sport at all levels, both nationally and in our local communities. ITM has been a long-time supporter of Matt Watson and the ITM Fishing Show. We are proud to be sponsors of New Zealand's largest annual sporting event the ITM Supersprint and have recently become a sponsor to Emirates Team New Zealand, plus involvement in Big Buddy and Legasea. “Darfield ITM recognises the support we receive from the community and in appreciation sponsor many local organisations and projects,” Faye said.

“We would like to acknowledge the customers that showed faith in us from day one; such as Moore Builders (Richard Richard and Mark), Mark Plumb Level & Square (Phil Phil Marsh), Marsh Malcolm Inch (now semi-retired), Ivan Hopkins, Hopkins Sheds Barns & Yards (Kelvin Kelvin Kimber) and Fencing Contractors, Mike Warwick, Warwick Ross Saunders, Saunders Glen Kimber and David Stevenson.

Stevenson They are still loyal customers, and they enabled us to learn and grow our business, to where we now supply most of the local trades in the area.

“We all feel fortunate to be working in a great community where we have got to know our clients and formed lasting relationships while enjoying many laughs and experiences; we thank you for your business over the last fifteen years,” Faye concluded.

See the advertisement in this issue for details of Darfield ITM’s birthday celebrations.

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Friday 16th April, 2004 OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP

T

he 700 square metre, Darfield ITM building certainly stands out and is one of the largest buildings in the vicinity. Three sides are of tilt slab construction and careful thought was put into the planning of the whole.

Tony Mitchell and ITM Manager Mark Creamer undertook an extensive tour and review of other ITM outlets to ascertain just what would best serve Darfield.

While initially a drive through option was planned, the pair noted the cold, wind tunnel effect these had on the store’s interiors and decided against it.

“We wanted to make the Darfield ITM a well-stocked and pleasant place to shop,

said Tony, “and as Darfield is seldom without a bit of a breeze, felt a drive through wouldn’t serve us well”, he laughingly added. “However”, said Tony, “this is only Stage One of the enterprise and if we feel a drive through is warranted we will incorporate it in Stage two”.

Tony had nothing but praise for the contractors on the building site. Contract Construction were the main builders but the majority of sub-contractors were local.

“When the ITM design team came to inspect the premises”, said Tony, “they were overwhelmed by the care taken and the quality of wo rkm anshi p they encountered, commenting

that it’s often not the case elsewhere in New Zealand.”

The building will house the usual retail paraphernalia found in a huge hardware store as well as a timber yard plus paint department and all staffed by dedicated, friendly, knowledgeable people.

The building will also be the base for Administrative Manager, Fay Saunders, housing both the offices for the sawmill plus those of the ITM. As well there are future plans within the building for the extension of the administration area as business dictates.

The dedication of this building to solely retail will enable the existing sawmill to look towards future developments and improvements.

The team at Darfield ITM from Left to Right: Faye Saunders, Cameron Haskett, Brian Redfern, Chris Mitchell and Mark Creamer.

ITM is New Zealand’s largest group of independent Timber, Hardware and Building Supplies Merchants and has over eighty stores nationwide, with ten stores now in Canterbury.

ITM is a cooperative and all its members are shareholders.

W

hen ITM (Independent Timber Merchants) approached Mitchell Bros Sawmill many years ago about joining their operation, sawmill owners Tony and David Mitchell declined. They were sawmillers first and foremost (Mitchell's sawmill has operated for 58 years) and becoming a dedicated retailer wasn’t a feasible consideration. Since then the business has altered somewhat with approximately 50% of production being exported and the balance being divided between Christchurch wholesale and local retail. The mill site was split making some parts of the operation more inconvenient than they needed to be and so it was decided to keep doing what they do best, from one site and dedicate the other to a committed retail outlet.

“It had to be total commitment”, said Tony. “The days of locals supporting local businesses, for no other reason than that they are local, has gone”, he commented.

“We needed to have the clout of bulk buying power behind us, thereby enabling prices to compete with Christchurch”, Tony added. “We were aware that our business, in the past, has never really serviced the local area and already we’ve had positive feedback from builders and tradespeople about this new venture”.

Time is money for self-employed contractors and the ability to source job requirements locally, quickly and conveniently, hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Tony and David are aware that customers nowadays are discerning and demand the best quality product at the most competitive price. People shop around in the 21st century like never before and retail loyalty is now almost non existent. Buyers are likely to source information from the internet or print media before making a considered purchase.

The Darfield ITM will stock, at competitive prices, not only the requirements of Builders, Plumbers, Electricians and Painters etc but also every conceivable requirement for the domestic ‘do-ityourselfer’. There are future plans for expansion to include landscape supplies and all will be available under one roof with easy access and ample parking from North Terrace - near the Recreation Centre.

With the well known motto of “We’ll see you right” It’s a promise Darfield ITM will make and more importantly, keep.

ITM’s members can really sharpen their pencils when it comes to deals on timber, hardware and building supplies for all projects, be they trade related or for serious DIY or home renovators.

ITM members pride themselves on offering superior knowledge, advice, expertise, service and great value, so they can indeed ‘see you right’.

David & Tony Mitchell outside the new building as they dodge work in progress on the carpark as the asphalt is laid in preparation for an 8am Saturday 17th April opening.

Tony & David Mitchell come to grips with the new computer system in the well appointed administration and customer service area of Darfield’s ITM.

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The weather couldn't have been better, the riders couldn't have had a better attitude and the support was top notch it was reported, at the McHugh’s Mountain Bike event. The Bike event was the brainchild of DHS student Eddie Adams and brought to fruition with the assistance of Jayde Mayberry from the Selwyn Sports Trust.

Accomplished mountain biker Eddie, thought he'd like to have a mountain bike relay race in Malvern for school children to have a go at the sport, and enjoy the experience. Eddie talked to Jayde and together they put Eddie's plan into action on Wednesday, April 3rd.

Sixty students from Year 4 through to Year 8 took part in the event. Challenging themselves to either being in a team, going solo and riding a shorter blue course, or a more chal-

lenging yellow course.

“The day was epic,” Jayde commented. “Riders had a fantastic time and felt great at the end of their two hour accomplishment.”

Award winning mountain biker,, Ethan Rose came along to support, marshal and award the prizes with Eddie.

“We appreciate Ethan making the time for the event as he was heading away on Thursday, April 4th as the New Zealand Under 17 champion to take on the Oceania competition in Australia. We wish him the best of luck,” Jayde added.

“I’d like to thank schools, parents and families for their support and enjoying this great event. Great work Eddie!”

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Primary school students from across New Zealand had the opportunity to learn more about the role of irrigation in food production through a virtual field trip which brought the farm to their classroom.

Over 128 primary school classes participated in a Virtual Field Trip designed for students in years five to eight recently and visited a number of locations in Selwyn district.

The field trip was organised by CORE Education and IrrigationNZ. The trip allowed classes to take part in three live web conferences where children could ask a range of experts questions, and view eleven short online videos explaining more about water and irrigation.

On day one of the field trip the children had the opportunity to find out more about how the recently opened Central Plains Water scheme provides water to farms, and how decisions about who can use water and how much water can be taken are decided.

Day two of the trip involved a visit to Sheffield farmer Damon Summerfield’s property. Damon grows a range of arable crops, and also uses irrigation to help finishing lambs on his farm. He exports seeds worldwide and produces wheat for local mills

which produce bread.

Damon demonstrated how his irrigation system worked and talked about how it enables him to farm differently. “Having irrigation allows me to grow crops quicker, and to get contracts from a variety of companies for different crops only available to irrigators,” he explained.

Since adding irrigation, Damon has started growing chrysanthemum seed for export to Asia and mustard seed, and also improved his crop yields.

Day three of the field trip visited IZONE, one of New Zealand’s largest business parks. The Rolleston industrial park is home to many agricultural businesses and Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton discussed how water was important to Selwyn f r o m a n e n v i r o n m e nt a l perspective as well as for recreation and to the economy by supporting farming activity and jobs in places like IZONE. The day also included a visit to the Selwyn River to hear about a planned project to recharge the river using alpine water from the Central Plains Water scheme, so that it will have improved flows over summer in the future.

“The virtual field trip is fantastic.

It enables children to learn about a range of concepts and subject areas in a really

meaningful way. This technology enables us to engage with a huge number of schools about water, irrigation, and issues like climate change in interactive and exciting way.

It can be difficult reaching people in urban areas located a long way from farms, but this concept allows us to bring the farm right into the classroom,” said Elizabeth Soal, Soal Chief Executive of Irrigation New Zealand.

Questions asked by members of the 31 participating Canterbury classes included: how is water made, when did irrigation start being used, why do some countries have more water than others and how do we clean our waterways?

A class from Our Lady of Assumption School in Christchurch said that the trip, “broadened our knowledge about the future of water in Canterbury”. It also created lots of discussion with the students - as one student said: “Water is liquid gold”.

In addition to the 128 classes registered to be part of the trip, many more unregistered classes joined the web conference and have accessed the online resources.

Schools and children who didn’t view the Virtual Field Trip live can still participate in the field trip by viewing the trip videos online at www.learnz.org.nz

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Above: Sheffield farmer Damon Summerfield with some of the seeds from the crops he grows using irrigation - wheat, barley and chrysanthemum seed.

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Friday 12th April 2019 SPORT RESULTS

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MALVERN COMMUNITY PATROL Results 28th March 2019 Match of the Day: 18 Holes Competition: Stableford Rosebowl 1st: J Pottinger 37 2nd: B Thompson 37 3rd: L Steele 35 4th: J Frahm 33 5th: J Blatch 33 Match of the Day: 9 Holes Competition: Nett 1st: S Marden 26 2nd: F Nimmo 28 3rd: T Craig 32 4th: H Skurr 36 5th: J Jenkins 37 6th: P Rivers 37 7th: R Benny 40 8th: H Chamberlain40 ———————————— Results 2nd April 2019 Match of the Day: 18 Holes Comp: Stroke National Teams Event 1st: K Battersby 69 2nd: R Pilbrow 74 3rd: S Gillespie 74 4th: J Frahm 75 5th: J Pottinger 32 Match of the Day: 9 Holes Competition: Nett 1st: H Skurr 33 2nd: K Bush 35 3rd: S Marden 35 4th: J Jenkins 40

AGM

Tuesday 16th April 7:30pm - Kirwee Tavern

AGM Thursday 2nd May 2019 7:30pm at the Darfield Recreation Centre

New Players are much needed!

ALL WELCOME Apologies to Roger: 027 435 8444

PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS

We are a freestyle Martial Art, teaching in a fun & relaxed atmosphere Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness and self-defence.

We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm KICKBOXING: 15+yrs Fridays 7.30-8.30pm

TREE PURCHASE & REMOVAL Expressions of interest for the purchase & removal of approx.

50 Old Man Pine Trees.

(Springfield District) Please contact:

027 318 4861

For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 324 2084 Facebook: Proactive Martial Arts Templeton/Papanui

Results 6th April 2019 Match of the Day: Bisque Par 1st: J Benn +8 2nd: J Johnson +7 3rd: D Thompson +6 4th: T Dolye +6 5th: G Gough +5 6th: R Ford +5 7th: S Hygate +5 8th: J Adams +5 Closest to the Pins: Pins #9: D McDonald #13: C Banks #17: B Sampson Men’s Longest Drive: T Doyle Ladies Longest Drive: Drive C Banks Longest Putt: C Banks Putt Two’s: Two’s W Watson & B Sampson Best Gross: W Watson 79 Gross 9 Holes - Stroke: Stroke 1st: G Logan 38 2nd: T Kikstra 39

South Malvern Netball Club

PLAYERS NEEDED We still have spaces in our Teams - especially year 9+.

Get in touch ASAP if you'd like to join our friendly and supportive club!

Contact: southmalvern@gmail.com 027 216 6020 or find us on Facebook.

Thank you to all our sponsors

PARENT ELECTION NOTICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION Two casual vacancies have occurred on the Board of Trustees for elected parent representatives.

The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancies by selection.

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancies, then a by-election will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:

62 SOUTH TERRACE, DARFIELD Results 2nd April 2019 Match of the Day: Yellow & Purple Tee Fun Day Men: 1st: E Woodward 59 Ladies: 1st: P Reynolds 59.5 2nd: J Whitaker 65.5 3rd: J Helmore 65.5 5th: A Green 66.5 6th: M Abbott 67 7th: F Tayor 69 Two’s: Two’s J Helmore Results 6th April 2019 Best Gross: A Inch 74 Gross 1st: C Bishop 67 2nd: P Cardosi 67 3rd: A Kenworthy 69 4th: A Hogg 69 5th: S Edwards, C Stevens, N Penney, S Prendergast, I Palmer 70 Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: A Inch #6: G Harris (hole in 1, see write up) #11: K Hicks #14:S #14: Prendergast #17: A Sime Next Week: Week W Stone - Semi Final

PUBLIC NOTICES

PH 03 318 7450 FAX 03 318 7451

Rhonda HamiltonHamilton-Cross (Board of Trustees) Windwhistle School 19 Rakaia Gorge Road, Windwhistle RD2, Darfield 7572

By Friday 10 May

info@malvernnews.co.nz | www.malvernnews.co.nz

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL Board of Trustees Election 2019

THURSDAY 18TH APRIL ISSUE Early deadline due to Easter Friday!

ADVERTISING:

10am - Monday 15th April EDITORIAL:

1pm - Sunday 14th April Make sure your space is saved!

Nominations are invited for the election of four parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.

A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.

You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself.

Both parts of the form must be signed.

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on Friday 24th May 2019 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement and photograph.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on Tuesday 4th June 2019.

Kylie Mehrtens - Returning Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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ACCOUNTANTS

OPEN DAY ANZAC Day 25th April, 10am - 2pm

INC

“Making Accounting Easy for You”

(Proceeds to the Friends of the Darfield Hospital)

230 Horndon Street Renovation

Tuesday 30th April - 7:30pm

If you've been wondering what's happened behind the new black fence now's your chance!

At the Darfield Library Contact Lynn Meder - 318 8712.

A gold coin donation gets you a look through plus the chance to get an idea of what was there before - it’s pretty radical!

All Welcome!

HUGH & CHIMENE RIDGEN Continuing an independent, high quality feed testing service within the Selwyn area!

For all enquires please contact: 027 464 4295 or

IRD Approved Tax Agent

Ph: 021 589 199 E: jocelyn@jmAccounting.co.nz

ALTERATIONS BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 6 Snowlea Place, Wilfield, West Melton. Phone 03 347 0703.

INDEPENDENT FEED TESTING Introducing the new owners

Personal & Business Tax Returns, Business Compliance, GST & FBT Returns, Monthly Accounting, Annual Financial Accounting, PAYE/Payroll

CHURCH NOTICES ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts? Call us now for hasslefree accounting, tax and business advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston Office phone 03 324 3030. “Real people, real knowledge”.

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6:30pm 10:30am - First Sunday of month.

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

admin@feedtesting.co.nz

29Mar-2May

Flora & Fauna Art Exhibi on

12th Apr

Celebratory Birthday Cake for 15th Birthday

13th Apr 13&14 Apr

8:00am

11 Torlesse Cres, Darfield

15th Apr

10:00am EARLY ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Malvern News Thursday 18th April Issue

16th Apr

7:30pm

Kirwee Highwaymen Golden Oldies Rugby AGM

Kirwee Tavern

15 - 29 Apr

The Shearing Shed is Closed for School Holidays

11 Cardale St, Darfield

19 - 26 Apr

Malvern News Office Closed for Easter & ANZAC

21st Apr

12:00pm Easter Celebra on - Country Style Lunch

Terrace Downs Resort

23rd Apr

4:30pm

Darfield Library

25th Apr

10:00am VCC Malvern Run Car Display

25th Apr

10:00am Open Day - 230 Horndon Street Renova ons Pig & Possum Hunt 2019

Hororata Domain

26-28 Apr

Ski Sale - 3 Days Only!

Gnomes, Darfield Darfield Library

30th Apr

7:30pm

Malvern School of Music AGM

1st May

1:00pm

Rolleston News AdverPsing Deadline for 8th May Issue

2nd May

7:30pm

Malvern Community Patrol AGM

Darfield Rec Centre

Malvern Netball Year 5 & 6 will start today

Darfield Netball Courts

4th May

8:00pm

Aus n Powers & The Legends Show

Oxford Club

6th May

3:45pm

Malvern Netball for Years 1 - 4 starts today

Darfield Netball Courts

10th May 11th May

DRIVER TRAINING

Darfield Recrea on Centre

26-28 Apr

4th May

DRIVER TRAINING

Darfield ITM

Hawkins Pit, Darfield

Malvern Community Board Mee ng

CARPET

Selwyn Gallery

10:00am Community Recycling Drop-off Day House Clearance Sale

CARPET

Windwhistle School BOT Elec ons Applica on Deadline

7:00pm

Sheffield School PTA - Black Tie Ball

Darfield Rec Centre

12-17 May

Learn to Fly Gliders

Canterbury Gliding Club

24th May

Springfield School BOT Nomina ons Close today

4th June

Springfield School BOT Vo ng Closes today

Nikki King

Friday 12th April 2019

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CELEBRANT

FOR SALE

CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence.

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

HEDGEHOG

FOR SALE

www.michellespencecelebrant.com

CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your logburners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. 0800 224 464 Members NZHHA. WINTER’S coming! Time to service your fire. Accumulation of soot seriously affects performance. Latest rotary brush technology. Free moisture check on wood.

Safety inspection. All work insur ed & guara ntee d.

From $80 single story. Phone 0800 SWEEP ME or 021 0277 1927

COMPUTERS SELWYN Computers - For all aspects of home and business computer repairs, sales and service or for some friendly advice. Phone 03 318 8800.

COUNSELLING EXPERIEN CED counsellor available to provide focus and support. Dawn Logan BA (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) A&D Counselling (C.I.T). Ph 027 252 7533.

DOGS PUGS - adorable pure bred, fawn & black. Vaccinated, vet checked. Available now!

Phone for viewings & details 027 553 3556.

FIREWOOD & COAL

R K FIREWOOD

Complete capital stock replacement line 97 cross bred heifer calves BW 151 PW 153 (new scale).

Calves are G3 DNA profiled - $850.00 + GST Please phone Grant McIlroy

EMpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

RURAL Darfield. 1 bedroom, semi-attached, self-contained flat. Furnished or unfurnished.

Phone 021 267 8735.

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

PIVOT RUT SHINGLE

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

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

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIMMING

UNDER PIVOT TRIMMING Phone Chris O’Donnell 027 210 2532 | 03 318 8479 Email: ruralgorsehedge@gmail.com PAINTING & DECORATING

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Interior & Exterior House Painting, Light Commercial Gib Stopping TRADE QUALIFIED • SMALL TEAM Garage Floors ‘All about quality!’

Farm Fences/Buildings Airless Spraying & more! Phone Scott 021 029 83216

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

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

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Phone: 03 3124 637 or 021 260 4520

HEDGE TRIMMING

HOUSE TO LET

FRIDGE / freezer. Good condition. $95. Phone 021 207 0532.

HUSTLER ride on mower, 21 HP, Zero turn makes lawn mowing a breeze. Runs very well $4200 Phone Dave Screened AP40 027 228 8867.

3 ($10 per m + GST) KUBOTA 4WD tractor and topping mower, 24HP, 1m PHONE: mower approx. 1997 only 027 405 8899 2200 hrs starts and runs well. $7800. Phone Dave 027 228 8867.

FOR SALE LUCERNE hay. Conventional 3 BAY KITSET SHED bales. Good quality. Shed stored. Kirwee area. $10 per ExEx-SIAFD display, 3 bays bale. Phone 318 1964. at 4.5m wide by 6m deep, 3.6 to 3.0 high in Zincalume.

MAHOGANY bedroom suite with Fully dismantled and tightly single bed. Mahogany china strapped up and will come cabinet. Two seater couch. with site specific plans.

Bookcase. Phone 318 2754.

Erection can be arranged, OREGON fence rails, 150 x including consent application 40mm. $4.60 per metre. and delivery (charges apply).

Contact Graeme Knowles Can be upgraded to 1 or more 021 613 229. enclosed bays if required.

POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone Recommended retail is 021 863 158. $10,525 incl. GST Asking: $8,500 incl. GST WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for Phone Kelvin Kimber for more info horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit 027 438 3572 hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales FLATMATE WANTED (compressed) and bulk ROOM half price rent in delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 exchange for help with pets & for more details. clean up for an hour in GARAGE SALE mornings. 15 mins from Darfield. On 18 acres with HOUSE clearance. Tools, forest walks & mountain views. garden furniture, whiteware.

Must be an honest animal Doors open 8am. 11 Torlesse lover with references. Phone Crescent, Darfield. Saturday 027 553 3556.

13th and Sunday 14th April.

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Poplar, Mature Pine, Oregon, Larch, Macro & Bluegum.

Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

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

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

INSPECTIONS

Phone Rini 027 451 7300

Next Season’s Quality Wood Available!

Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated

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Assorted concrete blocks & red bricks Sleepers 6x2 RS timber for raised beds Ute deck parts Wire ropes (½” x 20 feet) Compound angle drop saw Land Cruiser wheels 16” Car Parts for Ford, Holden & Chev

Phone 318 8656 for more info (After 9am Sat 13th)

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

References available.

Phone Dave on 021 142 0567

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‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com FULLY INSURED

Friday 12th April 2019 ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $160pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SINGLE room available in Kirwee, in warm family home. $150 per week.

Including power & Sky. Phone 027 446 0704.

SITUATION VACANT

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP Experience in making coffees & customer service an advantage.

Week 1: Sat 5 hours Week 2: Sat 12 hours

SPIDERBAN NC LTD. Darfield owned and operated since 2008. C all Brian for pest control requirements 0800 667 778.

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re -roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing.

General repairs. Phone 03 347 6702.

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

Ph 03 325 4154 or email your CV to dunsanelstopshop@gmail.com

SCRAPMETAL

SCRAPMETAL

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).

TRADES

TRADES

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

Ph Shaun Adams for a quote on

CASUAL WEEKEND WORK

PEST CONTROL

SHEEP SHEARING

021 204 1274 WANTED

BUYING possum fur. $130kg.

Phone Charlie 318 3144.

HARDSTANDING area in Darfield for 20ft container. Up to 2 yrs.

Used for household furniture.

Occasional access required.

Sean 027 237 5842.

MACROCARPA trees wanted.

Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

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

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

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance General household & business electrical work.

WANTED TO LEASE

COUNTRY PAWS KENNEL & CATTERY We have work available in our busy kennels over the Easter period.

Applicants should have a passion for animals, have some experience and be confident handling a variety of dogs both large and small.

Please apply by email stating relevant experience and a contact phone number to:

countrypaws@xtra.co.nz

SITUATION VACANT

MECHANIC

LEASE LAND WANTED Young farmer seeks Land to Lease in the Selwyn area.

Suitable for cropping and/ or dry stock.

EQUITY PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY

Please phone

We are seeking a qualified mechanic to take on a sole-charge role in a local community garage.

Servicing a rural catchment, the workshop provides a range of services including general repairs, WOFs, tyres and light engineering.

027 293 0870

This position requires a qualified mechanic with a current WOF inspection certificate and a wide range of mechanical skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with good people skills who understands and enjoys a highly supportive rural community.

In addition to a base salary, the successful applicant will be offered a stake in the business by way of a generous profit-sharing arrangement.

Under new ownership, this is an existing successful business with significant growth opportunities located 50 minutes west of Christchurch, central to Darfield, Hororata and Methven.

Applications and queries can be forwarded to vince@terraquip.co.nz or contact Vince on 027 296 2346.

Applications close: Saturday 20th April 2019.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home HeaPng Installer 10+ years

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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)

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning Commercial  Residen al Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

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• 25 years experience Phone David Barnhill • Local qualified builder 027 618 2345 • All types of work or undertaken including additions, a/h 317 9144 alterations, new houses, sheds etc

WINDOW TINTING

TINTTINT-A-WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/ Security. Frosted films.

Free online quotes. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz Ph 0800 368 468.

WINDOW REPAIRS 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.

Licenced Builder

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre

Moss Treating:

Hydro Drain Cleaning

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roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

New houses or alterations Award winning builder

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Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master

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

Ph: 03 318 3778 M: 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@gmail.com

Specialising in: 

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Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

Registered Master Builder

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Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

Phil Marsh

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS

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Feedlots / Silage Pads Agricultural Effluent Storage Systems Driveways / Patios Residential Foundations & Slab Excavations & Shingle Supplies New Homes Farm Buildings

Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

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Trade Qualified 25+ years experience Member of Master Painters New Zealand Association Local References

Call Jon Poultney on 027 238 8362

TRADES

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on

 Maintenance & servicing  Bathroom & kitchen renova ons  Mains pressure hot water upgrades  Blocked drains  Pump servicing  Central hea ng  Fast, friendly professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920 chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

www.mytradesman.co.nz

Servicing the entire Selwyn District

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

So try us first!

e: bowenPling@gmail.com

Email: poultneypainting@xtra.co.nz 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!

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize Mark Jones 03 318-1956 I should have been more 027 210 4242 specific." - Lily Tomlin 0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996!

• • Washing

• • Ovens

Machines • • Dryers

• • Cooktops

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 TRADES

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK

www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

027 445 0684

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.

UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes.

Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

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

021 732 331

• • Maintenance • • Renovations & new builds • • Pump servicing and installa-

tion • • Water filter installation • • Water pump hire

0800 752 400

plainspgd@gmail.com

“One call & we’ we’ll do them all” all”

Jimmy came home on the last day of the Easter term, and to his horror he found his German Shepherd, Rex, with next door neighbours bunny rabbit in its mouth. The rabbit was obviously dead. Greatly upset, Jimmy panicked thinking, 'If my neighbours find out that Rex killed their bunny, they'll hate me forever.' Jimmy quickly took the rather large bunny, and, placing it in a paper bag deposited in the local incinerator tip.

On his way home, Jimmy looked into Animates and bought a rabbit which he gauged was just like the deceased. Back home, Jimmy took the 'new' rabbit and placed it in the open hutch in his neighbour’s garden.

Later that evening, Jimmy heard a knock on his front door and opening it he found his next door neighbours bearing the 'new' rabbit in their arms.

'Look,' squeaked his neighbour, 'yesterday Billy was dead and we buried him 4 feet down in the garden. Today we come home and find that not only is he alive and well, but he has grown several more teeth, but also he has shrunk. It's a miracle.'