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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Selwyn Gallery Update

Gunyah Garden Party

Glentunnel Museum

Podium Finish for Harry Cookson

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ISSUE 922 Friday 24th January 2020

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The sun shone, the day was warm and crowds came to the Hororata Domain to attend the Australian bushfire fundraising concert organised by local musician Holly Kimber and attended by many of her musician contacts. It was estimated around two hundred people came together to enjoy the food and the music describing the event as a ‘very happy afternoon, with a relaxed vibe’. Those attending enjoyed the shade of the beautiful trees on

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Celebrate the first exhibition of the new year and decade at Te Huanui with Colour Comes Together. Showcasing the works of local artists Lorraine Jacobs, Jacobs Del Lowe and Jan Mitchell alongside Halswell Pottery's Gaye Morton and Linda Pringle, Pringle there is a range of style and mediums to suit all! Gaye Morton has a passion for creating with clay, manipulating it into weird and wonderful forms alongside her wheel work for tableware, bringing her a life time of contentment working alongside Mother Nature. Gaye's work exhibited in ‘Colour Comes Together’ is inspired by the wind and weather experienced across New Zealand's landscape, predominantly the blowing leaves of the iconic Cabbage Tree, where she has pushed boundaries and worked with different clays and colours. Jan Mitchell's longstanding passion for creating began as a commercial artist for J Ballantyne & Co Ltd, followed by the Christchurch Star, before the printing industry changed overnight with the use of computers; drawing Jan back to painting again. As a self-taught painter, Jan's rooster paintings have become well known for their character and personality, a principle she is applying to her new works inspired by her love of gardening.

Lorraine Jacobs is an award winning contemporary artist and tutor working out of her ‘Broad View Studio’ in Darfield. In her paintings she aims to capture some of the dramatic beauty and interest she sees in the world around her, translating them into eye-catchin g landscapes, and sensitive portraits. In this exhibition Lorraine has chosen to use acrylics and watercolours to portray some of New Zealand’s indigenous birds. Del Lowe grew up surrounded by nature and animals and works from her studio located in Kowai Bush, Springfield. It is of no surprise that within her incredible surroundings having nature just at her doorstep and a vast array of farm animals and horses that she is continually inspired to paint and draw. Del is inspired to paint and draw animals, particularly horses, incorporating her interest for Renaissance Fine Art, Victorian Water Colour and Photo Realism. Linda Pringle has been working with clay since 1981, with her works influenced by the socio political effects of British colonisation and continual migration to New Zealand, with a strong focus on ships and vessels. The works in this exhibition have evolved to those that are simply fun. They represent the

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Shoe buckles, or maybe spats, will see folk step back in time to the roaring twenties for the Gunyah Garden Party. The Party is the perfect way to welcoming the new Roaring 20’s, and is to be held on Sunday, February 2nd at the Gunyah Country Estate as a fundraiser for the

Hororata Community Trust. “We wanted to put on an event that provides people with a memorable experience, something different to anything else and we believe that is exactly what people will get at the Gunyah Garden Party,” explained Gunyah Country

The Ashburton Vintage Car Club will be at the Garden Party with their Posh Picnic display.

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Estate owner, Simonetta Ferrari. Ferrari “From the swinging jazz music of The Curio Club, and the fabulous gin, whisky, or wine appreciations, to the food prepared in the Gunyah kitchen and the garden games all set in the stunning heritage gardens, this will be a party that will live up to the Great Gatsby’s expectations!” Those attending should definitely watch for the Ashburton Vintage Car Club’s Posh Picnic display. Club members will park their vintage vehicles and set up a 1920’s period picnic scene, all adding to the 20’s theme of the Gunyah Garden Party. Michael FraserFraser-Milne, Milne a Malvern local and director of Whisky Galore, will be in attendance at the event with a range of gins and whiskies. Included in the ticket price is an appreciation tasting with Whisky Galore. Ticket holders can also book an intimate gin master class with Michael which will be held around the Gunyah dining room table. Numbers are limited for the master class, with information sent to ticket holders prior to the event. “It is wonderful to be able to hold an event like this at Gunyah Country Estate. I will give several talks about the history of the homestead and gardens during the afternoon for those who are interested. In between preparing and serving the food,” Simonetta said! “We will be running a courtesy van from Darfield though to Windwhistle which can pick people up and drop them home,” organisers explained. “There is also a sober driver ticket price available and the event will take place; wet or fine. Because this is a catered event there will not be door sales,” they added. “Tickets must be purchased by January 31st.”

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Waddington’s Helen Leggatt became involved with the Glentunnel Museum in 2018 during her postgraduate years at the University of Canterbury. T h i s w a s t hr o ug h th e University’s PACE programme (Professional And Community Engagement - with training to assist in developing key skills in c o m m u n i t y e ng a g e m en t , professional enterprise, cultural competence, and innovation. Helen chose Glentunnel Museum as she is interested in local history. “I continued on at the Museum after the end of the programme and became a member of the Committee,” she explained. “I soon took it upon myself to network with other local heritage societies, one of which was the Canterbury/Westland Branch of

the New Zealand Founders Society. Through this, I met Templeton’s Pam Absolum, Absolum Chairwoman of the Canterbury/ Westland Branch of the New Zealand Founders Society,” Helen added. “The Society regularly visit local places of historical interest, and so Pam and I arranged that she and other members of the Society should visit the Glentunnel Museum. The New Zealand Founders Inc. represent descendants of the early New Zealand settlers who arrived prior to December 31st, 1865. “We share a common interest in the history of New Zealand and the achievements of its pioneers,” Pam said. “As descendants, we are always interested in how our forebears

L to R: Glentunnel Museum Committee Secretary, Pam Reynolds; History PhD Candidate, University of Canterbury, Helen Leggatt; Glentunnel Museum Committee Chairman, Craig Moody hold the cheque donation from the Canty/Westland Founders Socy.

lived, worked and survived coming to a new country with virtually nothing. Establishing homes, finding work and of course, the hardships of day to day living.” “From small beginnings it is now time for us to give back in remembrance of the people who have long gone now, but who worked diligently in establishing the Branch, as well as those early settlers who went before us,” Pam explained. Several members of the Canterbury/Westland NZ Founders Inc and their partners recently drove to Glentunnel and visited the museum which is totally manned by volunteers. “The display of memorabilia included farming equipment, coal range and other household appliances - some that many of us remembered from when we were young,” Pam smiled. “It is a little gem full of local history from clay for bricks, to coal mining and farming. Plenty of books and materials for people to use if researching. “Helen guided us through the various rooms and it was amazing the extent to which some of us made historical connections with the area,” she commented. The Society recently decided to provide some local heritage operations with donations. A significant donation was given to the Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society, which has recently restarted sailings and so impressed were the Society with their visit to Glentunnel Museum that they were also gifted a generous donation. Needless to say the Museum committee were extremely appreciative of the gesture. Glentunnel Museum is open on Sunday afternoons during daylight savings and a gold coin donation is appreciated.

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Local Mt Olympus freeride skier Harry Cookson is currently making quite a name for himself on the world skiing stage. Sixteen year old Harry is

overseas (with Mum Lucy) Lucy competing and training in Europe along with a small talented group of New Zealanders from around the

Harry Cookson enjoying his time in Europe while competing and training.

The New Zealanders who are in Europe at present competing and training. L to R: Cameron Marshall, Connor Addis, Harry Cookson, James Thompson, Lach Powell and Fynn Powell.

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country. Not only is he gaining valuable experience, he’s also gaining a podium place, coming in at third after last weekend’s competition. Third place against the best in the world, hailing from countries whose location allows easy access to yearround snow. Pretty outstanding results for a Canterbury skier, based at local field Mt Olympus. Harry and fellow South Island skier Cameron Marshall are travelling together and meet up each day with the others in their group for training. Freeride skiing takes place on natural off -piste terrain and includes deep powder snow and steep runs. The description of it as an action-packed, adrenalin sport, is definitely apt. Harry had his first competition last weekend at Les Arcs in France and managed to pull off some great skiing to take a third place in the U16 Men’s division. H arry commented, that conditions were good after some snowfall the night before and he was really happy to end up on the podium. He is now focussing on, and looking forward to, his next competition this weekend at Chamonix, near the borders of France, Switzerland and Italy. The current snow conditions overseas are quite hard due to the lack of white stuff over the past month. Harry laughed as he said, “it's pretty much exactly like skiing at home.” After this next competition Harry will travel to Austria to support Taupo skiers Lach and Fynn Powell, who were invited to compete at the Freeride Junior World Champs, before heading home in early February. Harry is extremely grateful for the support he has received from Darfield’s Gnomes Alpine Sports and the Malvern Lions, plus of course his family and friends who have helped make this trip possible.

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A group of keen enthusiasts have established a steering committee to get U3A Malvern established in the area. The University of the Third Age, commonly referred to as U3A, is an international movement with the objectives of enjoying education and stimulation through learning for mostly retirement aged people. Although not attached to, or accredited as, a university, it is a group where people come to learn and enjoy one another socially. Often hidden in the community there are individuals who have so much to offer. This is a platform in which to meet. U3A Malvern plan to have an all -member meeting once a month (on the third Friday at the Darfield Baptist Church), when speakers will come and share their specialist knowledge. These speakers can be local, or from afar, but they are generally

L to R: Robyn Wendt, Marg Frauenstein, Marguerite Besier, Jim Copland, Alison Price, Janet MacDougall. Absent Gavin Millard, Ian Sandford, Ian and Ruth Warren, getting U3A Malvern off the ground. recognised as having reached the peak in their own field, maybe in science or engineering, art or service, law or sports. Topics may be current, recent, or anecdotal, but people can be assured that they will be interesting! U3A Malvern’s initial confirmed speaker for February, is outstanding, Surgeon and Professor Phil Bagshaw speaking on his work with the Canterbury Charity Hospital. As the year progresses it is intended that smaller interest groups will evolve. These groups are generally run by members, in members’ homes, and are self-generating in that people of the group take turns at leading a topic. Interest groups in other U3A’s across New Zealand have been a huge part of the movement. Groups have formed around current affairs, local history, fitness,

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in Canterbury, the High Country, Marlborough, Westland, Central Otago and Southland. Taking some time out from the field study trip, they also had the opportunity to experience adventure activities in Queenstown, Mt Peel, Milford Sound, Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. Whilst visiting Canterbury they were given a tour of the Central Canterbury Plains including farms that were changing to intensive irrigation land use, and rural lifestyle developments in and around Darfield. The group also visited Landsborough sub-division in Darfield where John Knox the tour guide and driver gave them an overview of his lifestyle section, landscaped with native and exotic trees. He explained that his attempt to create a garden which connects to nature and encourages diversity of flora and fauna was the most

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Friday 24th January 2020 SPORT RESULTS

The Darfield Premier team stuttered against Cheviot on Saturday 18th as they hosted the Hurunui side at Darfield. The toss was won by the visitors and they didn’t hesitate to bat first on what looked like a hard and even pitch. Cheviot were rewarded for their decision as they steadily built a large total despite determined bowling from Darfield, especially Tim Hauschild (3/35), Ryan Hughes (1/51) and Jesse Frew (1/39). It just seemed to be one of those days however, when a ball was hit in the air it invariably fell in a gap and when a chance was given it was a tough catch that was spilled. Darfield’s players refused to submit and held on tenaciously right till the last ball of the innings. Credit must also go to Cheviot batsman Will Hamilton who scored 114 runs from 127 balls. Cheviot’s total of 278/5 from their 45 overs would require the Darfield batters to chase at just over six runs per over and they got off to a poor start with inform batsman Nick Jenkins falling in the first over of the innings. Despite their best efforts a partnership of substance did not manifest and wickets regularly fell. Only Alister Collins (38), Michael McCaughan (25) and Ryan Hughes (23) kept

Darfield close to the required Results 18th January 2020 run rate, but it was wickets that MATCH OF THE DAY: Stableford determined the result. Best Gross: P Reardon 73 48 2nd: M Johnston 45 Darfield were all out in the 38th 1st: JDMorten 42 3rd: Annan, C Thorne over for 168, falling short by 4th: J Perkins 40 5th: P Hicks, D Grice, K Hicks, R Steiler, A Thorne 39 110 runs. 6th: P Reardon, N Penney 38 Darfield host Lincoln on Closest to the Pins: #2in2: J Morten #11: A Kenworthy Saturday, January 25th in a #6: I Palmer game the players are highly #14: R Frampton #17: C Thorne motivated to win having been tipped up by Lincoln earlier in the season. Play starts at Results 18th January 2020 12.30pm at the Darfield MATCH OF THE DAY: Stableford 4BBB Recreation Reserve. 1st: M Overton & S Hygate 55 2nd: D Thompson & B Allison 52 Cheviot 3rd: G Heffernan & M Michael 51 278/5 from 45 overs 4th: D MacDonald & M Dewar 49 Pins Will Hamilton 114 Closest to the Pins: #3: Not Struck #9: D Gibbs Tim Hauschild 3/35 #13: K Crowley #17: D Gibbs Ryan Hughes 1/51 Men’s Longest Drive: Drive K Crowley Ladies Longest Drive: Drive M Dewar Jesse Frew 1/39 Longest Putt: Putt D McLaren Darfield Two’s: Two’s G Gough, P Youngman Eagle: Eagle W Watson 168/10 from 38 overs 9 HolesHoles- Stableford: Stableford Alister Collins 38 1st: J Clinton 23 2nd: G Logan 22 Michael McCaughan 25

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$5,000.00 CASH CASH OFFERED FOR ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE UNLAWFUL REMOVAL FROM A LARGE WAREHOUSE IN BRIDGE STREET, COALGATE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1 Yamaha Jetboat with twin 110h/p motors; 1/6 wheel drive Argo; 4 Go Carts; 1 single axle, blue cage trailer; 1/2 axle, blue cage trailer; 1 large red, 4 wheel off road buggy, as new; 4 brand new go cart motors; 3 compressors; 1 brand new Mechpro 3100PSI water blaster; large number of Toyota Landcruiser rims & near new mud grip tyres; large number of workshop tools & equipment; large number of old batteries & 4 near new 12 volt batteries; 12/24 volt battery charger, yellow, as new and a large number of brand new gardening tools (all with green handles). The reward will be available on information given to Hamish Caird of the Darfield Police via email; hamish.caird@police.govt.nz, along with the identity of person or persons’ responsible, return of the goods and conviction of the offender or offenders.

AWARD WINNING 10 WEEK HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMME In West Melton & Darfield during Term 1! The Physical & Online Canterbury Programme involves checking in & training as a Group, each Monday at 7pm & 9:30am - West Melton only. Participants will also conduct short workouts from home, or with other participants. This programme is ideal for those that are short of time, need motivation & accountability, & want to change to a healthier lifestyle!

There are limited spaces - so be quick! For more info go to: www.bootcampwithkaz.co.nz

Supplying wood for this Winter!

ACCOUNTANTS

Kids Rippa Rugby will start on Friday 31st January - 6pm, all ages welcome. The Club faciliIes will be open and we welcome all of the Kirwee community to come down and join us. Please contact Club Captain: Toby Messerer 021 151 0963. Advert sponsored by Joe Brankin, Mike Pero Real Estate

CELEBRANT

ARE you wasting your CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence. valuable time trying to Weddings and Civil unions keep up with your accounts? in Selwyn area. Please Call us now for hassle-free phone 318 3000 or 027 205 accounting, tax and business 4660 or visit the website: www.michellespencecelebrant.com advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling CLEANING Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree DIAMOND & White for all your cleaning needs. Please phone 021 215 0981. Sherie 022 654 4276 or AUTOMOTIVE Niamh 022 679 5337. DARFIELD Automotive. Service COUNSELLING & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. Now open Saturday EXPERIENCED counsellor mornings. Your one-stop auto available to provide focus and shop! Phone 03 318 8113. support. Dawn Logan BA (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) BALING SERVICES A&D Counselling (C.I.T). Ph HAY baling - small bales. 027 252 7533. Full service. Call Rupert on 021 861 192 or Bob on CRANE TRUCK 020 4018 8318. PEA straw conventional hay CRANE truck hire, Malvern area. baling and carting. Call us and 5m steel deck, trailer we will do the sweating for optional. Tadano certified you! Ph Bob 027 436 9400 7.3m crane, lift up to 2.9 tonnes up close, 650kg at or Kieran 027 378 6365. 7m. Payload is 5 tonnes. Ideal for spa pools, playhouses, CARPET machines, timber, small NEED carpet? Go local! sleepouts etc. Call today! Very competitive pricing, 0800 DRY HIRE. seldom beaten. 30 years DOGS servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Phone Alan OXFORD Roberts 021 227 2080. CATTERY

Pre-season training has commenced for all senior players every Monday 6:30pm at the Club.

BOARDING KENNELS

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

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX! EQpos available. All top quality, clean wood.

Phone Rini 027 451 7300 AC & EA WAKELIN

FIREWOOD FOR WINTER 2020 We have a great variety of old man pine, oregon, macro & bluegum available! Phone: 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

FOR SALE CARAVAN Elddis Xplore 475. Great condition. $20,000. Ph or text 027 860 8618 or ph 318 7374. HONEY - local, new season. Special price; 3 x 500gm for $20. 119 Horndon Street, Darfield. MEADOW hay. Small bales. Excellent quality. $8 each. Phone 021 207 0532. TREATED pine rails (H3.2). 4.9 x 150 x 40. $19 + GST per length. Contact Graeme Knowles 021 613 229. WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit h u t c h e s . Av a i l a b l e i n 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

03 312 3355 027 288 8724 OPEN 7 DAYS 9am-11am, 4pm-6pm Inspection welcome

At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona

Ph: 022 642 5805 www.kirweerugby.co.nz

DRIVEWAYS

17 North Terrace

HOUSE TO RENT DARFIELD township - 2 bedroom house. Modern, open plan, all day sun, double glazed, internal access garage, heat pump, small private garden. Suit professional or retired person or couple. For long term rent. $350 per week. Phone 022 647 7764.

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HOUSE TO RENT

PAINTING & DECORATING

ROOM TO RENT

STUMP GRINDING

COTTAGE - 1 bedrm, clean and SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, comfortable. Near Darfield. sky TV. $180pw. Please $250 per week. Please phone phone 027 479 1431 or 03 318 1780. 318 3660. FRONT flat of two. 2 bedroom, double glazed, internal access SITUATION WANTED SERVICE Roof painting, stopping & wallpapering, garage. In very quiet street. AVAILABLE $320 per week. Phone gib fixing, weather board, EXPERIENCED, EXPERIENCED casual shepherd. 021 114 9659. Phone Craig on: barges & fascia repairs. S o m e tr ac t or d r iv in g. KIRWEE - modern unit References available. Please phone 03 424 2699 027 222 1632 available for rent. Short or (ask for Craig). Phone Dave on 021 142 0567 long term. Would ideally suit a working couple. $380 per PAINTING & DECORATING LIFESTYLE BLOCK SITUATION VACANT SITUATION VACANT week plus power and gas. Sorry, no pets. Please phone: LIFESTYLE block maintenance. Weed spraying, mowing, UDI Painting & Decorating. For 021 238 8129. hedge trimming. General farm/ all painting & decorating garden maintenance. Animal services! Fully qualified. INSPECTIONS health. Sheep transport. Interior & exterior painting & INC plastering. Wallpapering & T E N A N C Y I n s p e c t i o n s ! Phone 027 262 9200. Offering initial & routine roof painting. All work HEDGE TRIMMING inspections on tenanted guaranteed. Free quotes. houses, taking the hassle Contact Udi Aale 021 074 out for you. Call Rebecca 2075. Please send your CV to Lynn Meder at of Rural Tenancy Inspections Hedge admin@malvernschoolofmusic.kiwi.nz Ltd on 027 313 2270 Trimming in or email us at The closing date for applications: Canterbury office@ruraltenancy.co.nz FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY 2020.

STUMP

GRINDING

POSITION AVAILABLE

HEDGE TRIMMING

Call Don today on

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

Owner Operated Geoﬀ 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

• 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.

‘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

LOCKSMITH

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

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

LOST CAT

Much Loved Cat ZUMA

IS STILL MISSING! Missing since Saturday night 4th January from 3/1764 Clintons Road, Darfield near Bangor Road. Think crossed Bangor Rd in the night and is now confused. Male tabby and desexed and microchipped. Quite a large cat and is skitterish around strangers. Stands at and looks in windows a lot. Loves hay and hay barns. Won’t come if a stranger calls. Please check all outbuildings and sheds, garages!

Very sad 12 year old daughter missing her ‘Buddy’! Please call Evan or Janine on 318 7557 or 027 600 9613 With any info at all or sightings any time even if you are not sure it is Zuma and we will come around and call for him. THANK YOU for helping!

SPIDERBAN NC LTD. Darfield owned and operated since 2008. C all Brian for pest control requirements 0800 667 778. SCRAP METAL SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all types of metal farm machinery, old cars etc. Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer). 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.

CASUAL GROUND CREW POSITION THE POSITION INVOLVES: • Early morning starts • Picking up passengers from their accommoda#on in Christchurch • All ground crew related du#es: such as inﬂa#on, balloon chasing, packing up of balloon, rou#ne maintenance and passenger interac#on. This posiIon would suit a team-player who is enthusiasIc, enjoys the outdoors and likes dealing with people. Full ground training is provided. Applicants require a current NZ driver’s licence with Class 2 & P Endorsements. For more informa>on, contact Michael on 027 436 8308

Finance Manager Rural Building Solutions Ltd is a successful and award winning dairy shed design and construction company with an office based in Darfield. An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Finance Manager to join our successful team. This role works closely with the Managing Director, Construction Manager and office team to ensure the smooth running of the business. We are seeking someone who has the following: • At least 5 years of experience in a finance or senior accounts administration role • Good financial reporting knowledge with the ability to meet deadlines • Integral knowledge of accounting and administration systems and processes • Excellent communication skills as you will be working with staff, customers and suppliers • Be highly competent in Excel • Knowledge of Plusfactor or construction industry software would be an advantage • Human Resource experience would also be an advantage • Team player to join a positive and dynamic working environment. The position would suit someone seeking flexible working conditions with hours to suit (24 hours per week). Remuneration commensurate upon experience. For further information about this role please contact office@ruralbuilding.co.nz (All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence).

Friday 24th January 2020 WINDOW REPAIRS

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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.

AMMUNITION and reloading SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing. equipment. Powder Got a broken glass window? projectiles, presses etc. Any Insurance work, Pet doors, calibre rifle / shotgun. Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Anything hunting related. Double glazing, Splashbacks, Cash buyer. Contact Rob Fire Glass. 32 years in the 03 342 5885. glass industry. Operates in BUYING possum fur. Phone Oxford, Cust, Darfield, TRADES Charlie 318 3144. Rolleston, West Melton & DEAD, DEAD damaged or derelict AUTO & Marine Upholsterer Surrounding Areas. Call your cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, 3967 West Coast Rd. Phone local Glazier - Mark on 03 including motorbikes. Cash 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: 312 3253 or 0272 426 368. paid. Phone 03 318 0650. Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. WINDOW CLEANING

TRADES

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre Hydro Drain Cleaning

Moss Treating: 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

www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES 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)

TRADES

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.

• New Computers • Virus Removal • Laptops • Problem • AMD 2.6GHz • Upgrades Solving • Software duel core CPU • 12gig RAM Closed Saturdays • 1TB SSD Jon Lawrence • 15.6" Screen Ph: 03 318 3699 • Windows 10

ACER A315

• Mirrors

Mob: 027 688 9103

$995 Incl GST

malcomputers02@gmail.com

• Catdoors • Splash Backs • Retro Fit

Double Glazing • Insurance Repairs

Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

• Rural Builders • Stables & Sheds • Houses & General

Heat pump supply, installa>on, servicing & maintenance

TRADES

General household & business electrical work.

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

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Ph: 021 387 750

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines. Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance! “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go Mark Jones fishing. If you want happiness for a month, get married. If you want happiness for a year, 03 318 1956 inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a 027 210 4242 lifetime, help someone else.” 0800 427 427 - Chinese Proverb.

www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996! • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

• Washing

Reg. Service Technician

Septic Tank Cleaning Jetting Unit for blocked drains Camera Investigations | Port-a-loo hire Office 318 8609 | 0274 338 693 | admin@leechdrainage.co.nz

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer New Builds | Renovations |Heat Pumps Solar Power | LED Lighting Electrical Vehicle Charging | Servicing

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

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

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.

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

on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

021 732 331

Mark & Richard Moore Call Danie 021 875 462

FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS

03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744 www.spouting2u.co.nz

New Homes | Alterations | Decking | Log Fire Installations

Mark: 0274 366 027 Richard: 0274 529 650 Qualified

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• Bricklaying & Blocklaying • Stonework • Restoration Work • Chimney, Fireplace

Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing

& Firebacks

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0800 752 400

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• Quality Workmanship

Guaranteed

DARFIELD BASED

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