Issue 937 - Friday 8th May 2020

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Update from the Mayor

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Pines Resource Recovery Park Open

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New Online Game

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Kirwee Players on What Now

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Baseline Column

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Amy Adams Update

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Cricket Scholarship

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Le7erbox Makeover

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Hororata School Update

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Le7er to the Editors

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Public No:ces

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Residents of Kirwee have been entertained during lockdown by poetry posted daily on a Hoskyns Road fence, courtesy of writer Robinne Weiss.

Robinne and her family moved to Kirwee the day before lockdown and are currently resident in their shed while their new house awaits completion.

“Lockdown was a bit of a blow,” Robinne said. “We intended to spend a fair bit of time travelling while the house was being finished. Instead, we’ve been stuck in the shed, unable to even meet our new neighbours,” she added.

When her husband suggested she write poetry to post on the builder’s fence, she seized the idea and ran with it. “I thought it would cheer me up and start making connections to the neighbours,” she explained.

The poems are meant to be silly and light-hearted - designed to make people smile. By all

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appearances, they’ve been a success. Every day sees people stopping by to read the newest instalment, sometimes aloud for their children.

Of the poems, Robinne said, “They’re not exactly high-quality poetry, but I’ve made people smile and laugh during a difficult time. That’s really what matters.”

Robinne has also posted her daily poems on her blog, where they’ve entertained people all over the world.

In addition to poetry, Robinne writes speculative fiction for children and adults. Her most recent publications include the fourth book in her Dragon Slayer series for ages 8 to 13, and an urban fantasy for adults.

For information about Robinne’s books or to read her poems: RobinneWeiss.com

An example of one of Robinne’s poems that have been bringing a smile to passers by.

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As we move through the changing alert levels it is clear that the impact of the lockdown will affect different parts of our community in different ways.

There is no silver bullet, or one size fits all solution, so it’s important for our Council to have a clear view of the economic and welfare issues that face us in the future. Only then can we work with our community to provide the targeted support that will help us emerge from these difficult times in the best possible shape.

We have already proposed changes in ratings measures to alleviate financial hardship and we are keen to hear your views about these at:

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However, there are long term welfare, economic and environmental issues that we will encounter in the coming

weeks, months and years.

To understand these issues the Council called together a group of more than eighty leaders, influencers and community representatives in a series of meetings last week. People were invited from all parts the community including business development organisations, foodbanks, employers and employees, farmers, tourism operators, charities, community leaders, and leaders from Selwyn’s biggest and smallest businesses.

Over two days participants offered their views and shared information via video conferencing from their boardrooms and their kitchen tables. There were many stories of hardship, but an equal amount of optimism with an overwhelming message that our community needs to work as one to be successful. Over the

The Pines Resource Recovery Park in Rolleston has re-opened under Level 3 using a booking system and with some changes in place to operate safely.

“Council staff have developed an online booking system that will enable us to open the Recovery Park to the public, while still complying with Government Alert Level 3 requirements,” Council Solid Waste Manager Andrew Boyd said.

“We recognise that during the lockdown, residents have been busy in their gardens and garages and are itching to get rid of their rubbish, recycling and garden waste. We think customers will be glad to see some familiar services restart -

albeit in a slightly different form.”

To ensure safe distancing there will be spaces available for five vehicles per thirty minute time slot and only pay wave contactless payment will be available, or those with accounts already set up.

The online booking system will be available through the Council w e b s i t e s e l w y n . g o v t. n z / bookpines, and Andrew said people without internet access can call 0800 SELWYN (0800 735 996) and Council customer services staff will be able to arrange a booking.

“Customers will receive a specific booking reference number that must be presented at the gate to allow entry,”

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next week your Council will take stock of what was said in the meetings and will provide a summary and proposed way forward in the very near future.

Meanwhile it is great to see so many businesses up and running again, albeit in a very restricted way. I urge you all to support your local businesses in any way you can. We still have a long way to go, so stick with the rules and stay safe.

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by New Zealand disaster recovery agencies is the latest weapon in the war against COVID-19.

What’s The Plan Stan? is a free online game developed to teach primary school children how to be prepared for emergencies, and has now been expanded with a new pandemic level in response to the current crisis.

The game complements the comprehensive What’s The Plan Stan? online teaching resource and has been developed in partnership with Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to support schools, teachers, parents and students in developing knowledge and skills to prepare for emergency events.

The game already included scenarios for earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, volcanoes and even a zombie attack, but the Auckland-based developers, Geo AR Games, have been working day and night to prepare the new pandemic level to deliver messages relevant to COVID-19.

“Getting this game and new pandemic level completed wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of so many people and partners,” said Melanie Langlotz, Langlotz Chief Executive Officer of Geo AR Games.

“I must acknowledge the incredible efforts of our individual developers who have worked long hours during difficult circumstances to get

this new level completed in double-quick time.”

The game is browser-based and can be played on a Chromebook, laptop or PC (with a keyboard), and takes about 30-45 minutes to complete.

The game has undergone extensive testing with students and Melanie said that the testing showed that children really enjoyed the game. “More importantly though, the key messages about being prepared for different emergencies really stuck with the children.”

NEMA and AEM remain in the thick of the COVID-19 response and AEM Group Controller Kate Crawford said any tool that helps reinforce messaging around how to protect ourselves from the virus remains vitally important.

“Steps like washing our hands and keeping two metres distance will help keep all of us safe. This is as true for our children as adults and this game helps get those messages across in a fun and memorable way.”

Kate said that the game’s

release marks the culmination of three years’ work. “Because of this earlier work and having the game’s platforms in place, we’ve been able to move at pace to get the new pandemic level completed.”

EQC had funded the development of the desktop version of the game, allowing students with less access to mobile devices to take part.

“These extraordinary times have required many agencies to adapt from their core work as we all do what we can to help flatten the curve for COVID-19,” said Jo Horrocks, Horrocks EQC Head of Resilience Strategy and Research.

When most children head back to school there is something new for Kiwi kids to look forward to - an augmented reality version of the game. This version, which had been the primary focus for Geo AR Games, sees children use mobile devices to physically move through the game’s world.

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This screenshot shows the new pandemic level of What’s The Plan Stan video game.

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Selwyn's very own Kirwee Players got a chance to put their longest and strongest, community theatre group on the map on Sunday, April 26th.

They showed the rest of New Zealand some of their talents on the popular TVNZ show 'What Now’! The Kirwee Players Production of The Lion King Jr was all set to go, for four shows, in April this year. But, like a lot of things, due to COVID -19, it was put on hold and they were unable to go through with it - just two weeks out from production week. The cast of thirty four (and crew) were gutted, so Director (Kelsea Kelsea NelsonNelson-Cummins) Cummins came up with a dance challenge and promised to create a 'virtual stage' for the cast. When ‘What Now’ heard of this exciting challenge - they were quick to get in contact with the Players.

"The cast and crew had worked so hard. The Show was so close to hitting the stage, so I wanted to cheer the kids up and give

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them something to work toward during the lockdown and look forward to,” explained Kelsea. “I felt the choice of song, 'We're All In This Together' (from High School Musical) really sent a message out to everyone. I didn't want it to be just about our Theatre Group - but all the theatre kids out there that have had their plans put on hold too,” she added. “The children absolutely shone on TV, just like they did on stage. They were so fantastic we have been invited

back into ‘What Now's studios for another segment later-on in the year, after lockdown,” Kelsea said excitedly. “The Kirwee Players are so proud."

The not-to-be-missed, Kirwee Players Jr Production of The Lion King will be hitting the stage later this year. If anyone wants to know more about the Players please visit their website: Kirwee Players.org.nz, follow them on Facebook or contact the President Megan Grigg.

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Those raised in close living urban centres will have vastly different understandings of urban amenity than those who were raised and lived on a big rural farm for instance. Views will differ around acceptable levels of noise from activities, how many trees, or gardens, are necessary in a development, how much offroad car parking is required for a house, and even how close houses can be to each other.

The needs of our ageing population mean smaller sections, smaller houses - but not too small - one carpark, and room for a small vegetable garden. Some of our young people want to be close to the action, don’t need a carpark or outdoor space, and don’t have time for a garden, but they want

Some families are finding it more cost effective to home multiple generations on one property and may be looking for a second dwelling for family to occupy.

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Now that our Covid-19 response has moved from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3, many of our local businesses have been able to open again, albeit doing things in a different way. It appears from the demand at hardware stores and garden centres both immediately before the change to Alert Level 4 and following the move to Alert Level 3 that a lot of people have been doing hom e ma int en anc e and improvement tasks and gardening during the lockdown.

While some have been keenly anticipating a takeaway meal or coffee, the reality for some hospitality businesses is that it remains uneconomic for them to open under Alert Level 3.

Meanwhile businesses such as hairdressers, gyms and beauty

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While the Government wage subsidy was a necessary and welcome lifeline for many businesses and their employees, the reality is that businesses that are still having to pay rent and other fixed costs while not earning any income, are hurting. It is my view that more needs to be done to support businesses that remain unable to operate including looking at issues such as rent relief.

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The many people working and learning from home have had cause to be grateful for our national broadband infrastructure and it is pleasing to see the Government has finally recognised the value of continuing to invest in this by re -allocating up to $15 million in savings from the Ultra-fast Broadband initiative to improve rural broadband capacity for remote communities.

It is good to see the Government has released some guidelines for those over 70 enabling them to leave their homes to access essential supplies from the pharmacy or supermarket if they prefer to do so rather than relying on others to shop for them. While this age group is most at risk from Covid -19, it is important not to under -estimate the negative effects of isolation on the mental and physical wellbeing of our seniors, many of whom live alone. From this point of view, the ability for families to extend their bubbles to include pa re nt s/ gr a ndp ar e nt s is important.

While some of us may have been exercising more than we normally would with daily walks or bike rides, others will be keenly awaiting the signal that community sport such as rugby, football, hockey and netball can get underway. Sport plays a key role in mental and physical health for many people in our communities so I am hopeful that Alert Level 2 will allow for the resumption of community sport.

We will all be waiting and watching the case numbers closely over the coming days and hoping for positive signals from the Government that we can progress to Alert Level 2 sooner rather than later.

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Fulton Cricket have recently announced that country cricketers Jesse Frew and Rhys Mariu have been awarded Fulton Cricket Scholarships for the 2020/21 season. The Fulton Cricket Scholarship is available to a maximum of two Canterbury Country cricketers to assist them in advancing their cricket careers. The recipients are awarded scholarship funding of $2,500, receive mentoring and one on one coaching from Peter Fulton, as well as other personal development assistance, as required. Applicants must be aged between 16-22 years of age and must be currently playing cricket in the Canterbury Country region, or can show suitable links to Canterbury Country.

“I've worked with Pete previously through New Zealand U19 camps and really enjoyed his style of coaching,” Jesse

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commented. “I am looking forward to picking this up again," he added.

“Pete is a busy guy with his role as New Zealand batting coach, so it's great that he finds time to put back into where cricket began for him in Canterbury Country,” Jesse said.

Both Jesse and Rhys attended St Andrew’s College in Christchurch and were key members of the Gillette Cup winning side in 2019.

Jesse is now at Lincoln University and plays cricket for his local Club, Darfield. He has represented Canterbury at Under 17/19 level and was a member of the New Zealand Under 19 side that played against Australia last July. He has already debuted for the Canterbury Country senior team and should be a mainstay of the side in years to come with his swing bowling and ability to bat in the top order.

Rhys has also come through the Canterbury Country junior ranks.

He started at the Rangiora Cricket Club and plays for the Oxford-Rangiora side in the Canterbury Country club competition. One of the highlights of last season was his selection to the New Zealand Under 19 side that took part in the World Cup in South Africa.

Rhys opened the batting throughout the tournament and can also bowl some handy leg spinners. Like Jesse, he has also debuted for the Canterbury Country senior side and was a member of the Hawke Cup winning team this season. He is studyi ng at Ca nter bury University this year .

Both players have shown a great deal of cricketing potential thus far. They have also exhibited the character and determination required to progress to the highest level.

“The Fulton Cricket Trust is delighted to be working with Jesse and Rhys for the next twelve months and congratulates them on this award,” commented a Trust spokesperson.

Congratulations Jesse and Rhys for being the 20/21 recipients o f T h e F u l t o n C r ic k e t Scholarship. Both these players are very deserving recipients with bright futures ahead and names to watch out for in the future.

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Jesse Frew in action on the pitch. He was one of two recipients of the 2020/21 Fulton Cricket Scholarship.

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Tracy Botha from Kirwee has been busy during lockdown creating a fabulous masterpiece for her young neighbours. Her wonderful creation was also entered in the Mitre 10 letterbox makeover. There were weekly prizes up for grabs and Mitre 10 encouraged people to think outside the letterbox when creating their masterpieces; think the biggest, ugliest, brightest, quirkiest or boldest transformation!

“I really haven’t followed the

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“It was probably more aimed at children, whereas I created my decorated mailbox to entertain my young neighbours.”

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“In the city and just after the Christchurch earthquake, a neighbour put a letter into the postboxes on our road asking us all to make an effort to brighten people’s lives, to light our houses at Christmas,” Tracy said. “I started lighting my garden every year, actually causing traffic jams on our road in 2017 and 2018. Christmas 2019 saw our home on the market and needing to remain uncluttered - so no display that year,” she explained.

During lockdown creating this fabulous letterbox has kept Tracy out of mischief, she confessed. “It also gave me a challenge while I was at home with my vulnerable mum,” she commented.

Tracy’s, two grown-up daughters; Ashleigh and Robyn, Robyn encouraged their Mum to get involved in the letterbox competition and put her creativity to the test.

The letterbox took Tracy four days to put together and she confessed to waiting impatiently for the various paints to dry.

“All characters were hand drawn, painted, cut out (used left over kitchen vinyl) and glued on to old plastic cutting boards to stiffen. I was lucky that I had numerous test paint pots,” she said.

“I was fortunate to audition and get into the School of the Arts, Johannesburg, in my second year of high school. Finishing school I began a career as a Tracer then moved into Computer Draughting,” she explained.

“After my daughters were born we moved to the small South African, fishing village, of Mtunzini, away from the city. At this point Computer Draughting was new to the country, and unheard of in rural South Africa.

My daughters were in schools in Mtunzini and this is where I started volunteering to paint and create murals in the libraries, classrooms and backdrops for concerts,” she added. “We love New Zealand, but for years there was no cause to use my arty background, and I sort of lost confidence in myself,” she concluded.

Visit the weekly Letterbox Makeover post on the Mitre 10 NZ Facebook page to view creations or see Instagram Mitre10nz.

Friday 8th May 2020

Page 13 PUBLIC NOTICES

Books, Puzzles, CD’s & DVD’s Wanted for the annual MALVERN ANGLICAN PARISH BOOK FAIR! ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————--—————————————————————————————————————————

We'll be happy to receive your donations when it is safe to do so.

In the meantime, please put them in a box ready for when we can.

We don't know when we will be able to hold the annual Book Fair at Trinity's Church Hall, but we'll let you know when and where you can drop off donations!

Kia Kaha Malvern!

Happily enjoying the sunshine at Hororata Primary School last week, Layla gets some chalk drawing experience in - while maintaining social distancing..

Hororata Primary School’s pool is undergoing an upgrade something definitely to look forward to next summer, when this virus is all over. Work got underway last week.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

HENDERSON, ALAN ROBERT Be0y, Shirley, Heather and Graeme, and their families would like to convey their sincere thanks for the flowers, cards, baking, visits, love & support from so many.

Also for the wonderful a0endance at his memorial service.

ACCOUNTANTS

ACCOUNTANTS

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 ‘Friendly & Supportive Accounting doorstep. Sterling Accountants Practice & Bookkeeping Services’ @ Malvern Business Hub, Personal & Business Tax Returns, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

Business Compliance, GST & FBT Returns, LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Monthly Accounting, Accountants. Rolleston Office Annual Financial Accounting, PAYE/Payroll phone 03 347 4501, Leeston IRD Approved Tax Agent Office phone 03 324 3030.

Ph: 021 589 199 “Real people, real knowledge”.

E: jocelyn@jmAccounting.co.nz

AUTOMOTIVE ALTERATIONS DARFIELD Automotive. Service & warrant centre. 3D wheel BEV’S Clothing Alterations & aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Repairs. 6 Snowlea Place, Monday - Friday. Your one- W i l f i e l d , W e s t M e l t o n . stop auto shop! Phone Phone 03 347 0703 or 027 210 4517.

03 318 8113.

CARPET

CARPET

CHIMNEY CLEANING

FIREWOOD & COAL

CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log -burners 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.

BONE DRY WILLOW

Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement to you all!

The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. The final approval of le0ers for print, rests with the editors. (Unless by prior arrangement, le0ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.) Le0ers to the editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed.

Le0ers wri0en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published - The Editors.

To the Editors: As a user of the Kirwee Water Supply, I would like to know when the Council are going to discontinue chlorinating our water supply.

Up until recently the only time we had chlorine in the water was when E Coli was found, but since putting in a new pipe line before the lockdown, chlorine has been added. This is affecting my health and I am sure many others. This morning when I made my coffee, it was very strong.

Please get us back to our pure, well water.

Adrienne Begg, Kirwee.

Due to the Level 3 Guidelines we can only open for delivery and contactless pre-ordered pick up.

We will be working between the office and homes but will s@ll be able to a end to your adver@sing and prin@ng requirements.

Deadlines for the 15th May issue: Editorial 1pm Monday Adver:sing 10am Tuesday Please be pa ent and kind as we try and get back to normality.

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Please email us for the following requirements: ADVERTISING SPIRAL BINDING COPYING LAMINATING CATALOGUES INVITATIONS BUSINESS CARDS

62 SOUTH TERRACE, DARFIELD

PH: 03 318 7450

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E: info@malvernnews.co.nz

CLEANER

Free delivery!

MPI approved.

Ph 027 781 1492

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! Eftpos available.

PROFESSIONAL

All top quality, clean wood.

HOUSE CLEANER

Phone Rini 027 451 7300

Only $25 per hour!

AC & EA WAKELIN

Please call or text:

021 0232 4363 DRIVEWAYS LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

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

FIREWOOD FOR WINTER 2020 We have a great variety of wood available!

MATURE PINE 6m3 $470.00 Phone:

03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

Page 14 FOR SALE FENCING staple gun (compressed air) fires up to 50mm staples, used only 3 times, as new. Replacement $1,495, asking $495 + GST. Phone 021 207 0532.

FENCING strainer boards (heavy duty) chains and handles $395 + GST. Phone 021 207 0532.

HAY. Good quality. Shed stored.

Kirwee area. Conventional bales. Lucerne $10 per bale, Meadow $8 per bale. Phone 318 1964.

POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 021 863 158.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

Friday 8th May 2020 HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIMMING

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

Phone Craig for a booking

0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632

HEDGEHOG

Hedge & Shelterbelt Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482 PAINTING & DECORATING

GARDENING

‘For all your decorating needs’

GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 027 467 6613.

Painter & Decorator

Micky Conway Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613

HOUSE FOR RENT

LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance.

EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security on 021 171 8060.

Must be fit, strong, organised, able to do hard work, ready for a challenge and available 6 days a week for 6-8 weeks.

Must have own transport.

Please call to discuss the possibility of having children on-site.

Good pay and great smoko supplied during calving.

Contact Danielle Wilson 021 108 8617

FOR RESTORATION/CONVERSION Contract panel beater for Landrover restoration & electric vehicle conversion, business based in Islington.

• • • • •

May suit a retired person.

Must have aluminium panel repair experience.

A well set up workshop close to Hornby.

Work your own hours or take the work home.

Will pay per job agreed rates.

For further information please phone 021 118 8480

Trimming

www.richardmarchant.weebly.com

LIFESTYLE block maintenance.

Weed spraying, mowing, hedge trimming. General farm/ garden maintenance. Animal health. Sheep transport.

Phone 027 262 9200.

Experienced calf rearer required from approx mid July for a new farm in Kirwee with 350 reared calves.

PANEL BEATER REQUIRED TREE TOPPING  HEDGE & SHELTER BELT CUTTING STUMP GRINDING  TREE REMOVAL

RICHARD Marchant. Funerals, Memorials, Life Celebrations.

From small garden gatherings to large traditional services.

I’ll tailor a ceremony that is personal and unique to you and your loved one.

Call anytime for free advice 0204 250 369.

LIFESTYLE BLOCK

SITUATION VACANT

Calf Rearer

FUNERAL CELEBRANT

2 bedroom flat with garage, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, fenced section. $320 p/w.

Apply to view 027 927 5911 or 027 521 6036.

SITUATION VACANT

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance. AMMUNITION and reloading All aspects covered including e q u i p m e n t . P o w d e r spouting, mortar, tiles, re- projectiles, presses etc. Any roofing, roof painting, moss, calibre rifle / shotgun. mould & silicone sealing. Anything hunting related.

General repairs. Phone Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

03 347 6702.

BUYING possum fur. Phone Charlie on 318 3144.

SCRAP METAL DEAD, DEAD damaged or derelict SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for cars, trucks, vans & all types of metal farm 4WD’s, including motorbikes. machinery, old cars etc.

Cash paid. Please phone Please phone Wayne 027 03 318 0650.

749 9736 or 03 323 6610 EXTENSION ladder - needs to (Licensed Dealer). extend to 7-8 metres. Cash buyer. Phone 027 328 0156.

SITUATION WANTED

conwaydecor@hotmail.com PAINTING & DECORATING

FULLY INSURED

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services!

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

WANTED

WORK WANTED Darfield local, currently looking for temporary or permanent work in the area.

4 years shepherding experience minimal dairy experience - but a quick learner.

All offers strongly considered!

Books, Puzzles, CD’s & DVD’s Wanted for the annual MALVERN ANGLICAN PARISH BOOK FAIR! ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————--—————————————————————————————————————————

CASUAL SHEPHERD

We'll be happy to receive your donations when it is safe to do so.

In the meantime, please put them in a box ready for when we can.

We don't know when we will be able to hold the annual Book Fair at Trinity's Church Hall, but we'll let you know when and where you can drop off donations!

Kia Kaha Malvern!

AVAILABLE

WANTED TO RENT

Please phone

027 864 7057

Team of 4 dogs, experience with all stock.

Available for all general farm work.

Contact Tim on

027 635 6364

PADDOCK wanted to rent / lease long term in Coalgate or surrounding area. 2 old retired, standard breed mares, responsible owner will check on animals daily. Please call or text 021 045 8483.

Friday 8th May 2020 TRACTOR DRIVER

EXPERIENCED TRACTOR DRIVER AVAILABLE At a Competitive hourly rate!

Page 15 WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

 Retrofit Double glazing  Frameless showers  Repairs  Mirrors  Splashbacks  Pet doors and more

TRADES

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling

Contact 021 329 763

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003

TRADES

www.hunterglass.co.nz

TRADES

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

TRADES

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

• 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

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

Licenced Builder

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

Commercial  Residen@al Free Quotes

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing  DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED

E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816 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.

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

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.

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

TRADES

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

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!

What you love is as unique to you as your fingerprints. You need to know that because nothing will make you really happy but doing what you love. - Barbara Sher (American Author of "I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was")

www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

Friday 8th May 2020

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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.

• Washing

Reg. Service Technician

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 Office 318 8609 | 0274 338 693 | admin@leechdrainage.co.nz TRADES AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

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.

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.

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

021 732 331

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

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 • • • • • •

0800 752 400

plainspgd@gmail.com

DARFIELD BASED

A man was being interviewed about his farm. The interviewer pointed to the paddock and asked: “How much milk do these cows give?” The farmer answered: “Which one? The black one or the brown one?”…. “Brown one.”

The farmer said: “A couple of litres per day.”

“And the black one?” the interviewer asked. “A couple of litres per day.”

Confused, the interviewer asked: “I see. What do you give them to eat?”

“Which one? Black or brown?” The interviewer answered: “Black.”

“It eats grass.”….“And the other one?”...“Grass,” answered the farmer.

Getting slightly annoyed now, the interviewer asked: “Why do you keep asking which one when the answers are the same?”

The farmer answered: “Because the black one’s mine.”

“Oh, and the brown one?” the interviewer asked.

“It’s also mine.”