Issue 938 - Friday 15th May 2020

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Shop Local

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For the Community

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Music with a Message

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COVID - Legal Perspec.ve

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Life in Lockdown

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A Moment in Time

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Level 2 Council Updates

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Winter Driving Tips

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Dairy Women of the Year

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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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In the past six years, the Hororata Community Trust has donated 9,000 Daffodil bulbs to community groups all over our area to encourage people to join together and plant them.

Due to the current situation this year we cannot join together to plant bulbs, but we didn’t want to let this opportunity go past.

This year will see the tally go to 10,000 bulbs donated to our community.

The Hororata Community Trust has donated 1,000 bulbs this year for people to plant in front of their properties and line the roads into Hororata. Imagine in spring when the Daffodils flower how amazing it will look to see our roads brightened with a splash of yellow.

People were able to collect a

bag of bulbs from GAS Hororata to plant, with their bubbles, along the road frontage of their properties.

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GAS Hororata, Olive Webb and Carol Gurney for helping to coordinate this and assist the Hororata Community Trust to bring a little togetherness, while

staying apart, community.

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On behalf of the Hororata Community Trust.

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“Now we’re into Covid-19 Level 2 , there is an urgent need, as a community, to rally around local businesses,” said Rachel Ferguson owner of Darfield’s Dalethorpe House, situated above The Fat Beagle Café and alongside the Darfield Eco Garden Centre.

“Acting now will ensure the future of our business district,” she added.

“This is not just a business problem. though. It is an issue for the wider community, and I would hope we can all respond accordingly,” Rachel explained.

No one would disagree that small and medium enterprises are incredibly important to local communities, and their survival to continue serving their customers is dependent on support right now.

“If people rally around our local specialty stores we may not be faced with a raft of empty shops in the future,” Rachel stressed.

“While I am excited at the prospect of coming out of lockdown, I have used this opportunity to give Dalethorpe House a new look. I’ve also had time to research quality, additional suppliers and very excitedly launched my online shopping website,” she said.

“The website has taken an enormous amount of work, but I

am so pleased with the result.

It’s clear, simple and userfriendly,” Rachel reported.

Rachel has found the last two weeks of local support to be a heartwarming experience. She has been receiving orders and offering contactless collection, free local delivery, or via the postal service, and the response gives her great optimism for the future.

“I am so impressed with the

creativity and flexibility of local businesses and their response to our recent challenges,” she said. “It’s great to see our downstairs café The Fat Beagle, welcoming the return of customers. I am confident that our local shops will support one another and emerge stronger, together.”

“Now, more than ever, I encourage people to shop locally,” Rachel concluded.

Rachel Ferguson owner at Dalethorpe House is proud to launch her online shopping website and is looking forward to seeing everyone once the levels of lockdown are moved.

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Local company Hunter Glass (Grant Grant and Malin Hunter) Hunter and Steph Kimber of Mike Pero Real Estate have combined their resources, this time to provide another community project.

Living and helping, as well as being in business, in the area, they are both proud promoters of the community and between them support many causes.

Grant is a volunteer with the Sheffield Fire Brigade and Hunter Glass have sponsored local rugby and cricket teams.

Steph sponsors the Hororata and Greendale golf clubs, and the Darfield High School Outdoor education classes. to name but a few.

This time they have coordinated and expertly designed and made a new community

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board, which is situated at Hororata Motors.

“Isolation Level 4 was a great time to get this project finished,” Steph commented.

The Board is already in use, with one of its first notices being for the Malvern Community Hub, a division of the Two Rivers Community Trust.

“Their notice pertained to supporting those aged 70+ and vulnerable, with shopping and delivery,” Steph explained.

Steph helped with the collection and delivery of necessary supplies during Level 4, as well as with sanitising at Darfield’s Four Square supermarket; at the onset of this most unusual Covid-19 time. “Hats off to local businesses, open during Level 4, with their Health and Safety

protocols and keeping us safe,” she said.

“Using local people and services and shopping in our community is key as we move forward into the new norm,” both Grant and Step h concluded.

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WHAT NOW??

Covid 19 is another blip in the history of mankind.

Property values may plummet, unemployment may rise, the world economy may collapse!! What now? Life happens!

We have been through similar scenarios before and will do so again and again. Rule of thumb is generally to buy and sell in the same market, but if this is your first rodeo then what should you do?

Yes housing markets may fall, and if you buy now, then your property may not be worth the purchase price a year down the track, but…. That will only matter if you have to sell.

Properties are an investment and as such, should not be bought as a liquid asset - i.e. you shouldn’t buy if you are needing to sell again in the short term. During the time you own a property, the value may go up or down, and you could get caught if circumstances force you to sell in a trough. If you don’t need to sell, then hold on because what goes down invariably comes up, and the opposite is also true.

Look after the things you can control and keep the faith.

The sun will rise tomorrow. Keep Calm and Carry On!!

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Twenty three year old Sam Heselwood was born in Darfield, attended Darfield Primary School and is often seen locally playing rugby or touch. While his mother Annabel owns one of Darfield’s local preschools.

Although Sam took singing lessons at school, he preferred to concentrate on his rugby leaving singing to take a back seat. However about five years ago he picked up music again and is thoroughly enjoying the experience. While his composing, singing and playing are currently only sideline gigs, it’s likely to be only a matter of time until his name becomes a household one.

As well as his own compositions Sam also performs covers, plays/sings solos, and with others, including some duos with Hororata’s Holly Kimber.

Kimber Sam’s latest song was written to

try and assist people who have been through tragic loss.

“Around a year ago I started writing a new song ‘Another One To Young’ (Title),” Sam explained. “The content sparked after watching yet another innocent family torn to pieces following the loss of a loved one to suicide. This is the second time in my short life I’ve witnessed the heartbreak of family losing their loved ones to a mental health battle. It’s something that as a country we are slowly starting to address, but there’s still a long way to go and a lot more we could do,” he stressed. “For people who haven’t experienced seeing loved ones crippled by the pain mental health issues bring, I have tried to put a lot of it into lyrics,” he explained. “I’ve never understood this male persona we put up that make us feel like

we can’t talk to each other. If a mate comes to you with a problem, sit down and listen. If you can see someone’s down, ask what’s wrong, help each other out and work to stop being so judgmental about other people’s problems. At the end of the day you never know when you’ll need help yourself,” Sam said.

“I’d like to thank all those who have helped me thus far on my music journey. I value everyone’s support and would love to get this message out to as many as possible,” Sam finished.

Sam’s song can be downloaded on Spotify or You Tube (https://youtu.be/ BflTGG7M83w) Follow his Facebook page: ‘Hess Music’.

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Sam Heselwood’s latest song has been written to help others who have been through grief.

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The Selwyn Meares Williams Lawyers team: Anita Molloy-Roberts (Associate - Registered Legal Executive), Emma-Jane Moore (Solicitor), Belinda Ferguson (Associate - Solicitor), Kate Warren (Associate - Solicitor) and Richard Gray (Partner).

At the time of going to print our office doors are currently closed, but staff are busy working remotely with access to all tools required to meet clients’ needs. Clients are raising different COVID-19 related legal issues. We have prepared the following to share a brief insight into the most common topics.

In the property sector, conveyancing settlements and relocations are proceeding.

First Home Grant and Kiwisaver withdrawal applications continue to be processed. If you are wanting to sell, and have spent the lockdown period attending to home maintenance, now may be the

perfect opportunity to get your home listed.

The Government announced a freeze of rent increases and protections against tenancy terminations. Tenants unable to pay their rent should contact their landlord and see if a payment plan can be agreed.

Tenants are still liable for rent and landlords can ask tenants to pay what is owing. Landlords may seek a monetary order from the Tribunal for rent arrears but cannot currently terminate the tenancy if the rent is less than sixty days in arrears.

Landowners, if you are struggling economically, there may be opportunity to take a

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Businesses must consider what risk mitigation measures should be implemented in the workplace to comply with health and safety obligations. We encourage all business owners and operators to follow the guidance issued by WorkSafe.

Businesses should review the specific terms of their commercial lease agreement befor e con si der in g th e applicability of the Doctrine of Frustration, or Force Majeure clause. Force Majeure clauses are contractual mechanisms to deal with events which are beyond the reasonable control of a party. Where they apply, frustration principles will not. We are assisting clients with negotiating a ‘fair proportion’ reduction in rent and outgoings in various circumstances.

Finally, we emphasise the importance of Estate Planning (think Relationship Property, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trust advice). This is something we encourage all clients to actively structure and review.

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Darfield High School’s Head Boy Harry Williamson and Head Girl Rozlyn Doherty explain what lockdown has been like for them and what they are looking forward to.

Harry: Whilst being stuck at home, like everyone, I’ve had my good days and bad days. However, I have been able to keep myself busy, by either being glued to my piano for hours on end, doing some chores around the house, exercising in some form, video calling mates, or in the end just sitting watching a movie (can’t count on my two hands how many I have watched so far). I’ve also been lucky to still be working at The Challenge in Darfield which lets me socialise face-to-face with people other than my mum. I’m definitely looking forward to starting back at school. Rozlyn

and I, along with the other head prefects, are working with ideas to get everyone's motivation and enthusiasm levels back to normal, as soon as they come back to school.

This is to allow people to feel a bit more comfortable with each other considering the circumstances, and to regain their excitement surrounding education (although they might not like to admit it).

Rozlyn: I find being in isolation good but also inconvenient for doing school work. Being at home I've been able to do the things

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Tree too big?

Not enough light?

Or just untidy!

This week we left behind seven weeks of lockdown and moved into Level 2. This has been a tough time for all of our community and your Council has done everything within our power to keep you safe and to keep the essential services that you rely on, in place. However the Council has only been one part of the jigsaw. Across Selwyn our people have listened to the rules and have ‘done the right thing’. At the same time volunteers, community groups, emergency services, essential workers and many others have worked tirelessly looking after the needs of our community. If I could, I would thank you all individually.

In expectation of a move to Level 2 your Council have

prepared in advance and are now re-opening many of our facilities. They will be different.

Please do not expect to step back into our old ways. Think of the next few weeks as a transition towards a ‘new normal’. Recreation facilities and many other services will resume, but social distancing will still be in place, as will enhanced hygiene measures.

Things may take a little longer and the people you interact with, or who are also using the facility, may be nervous about being closer to others. I ask for your patience and understanding and continue to be kind.

Level 2 offers much more freedom and you should take full advantage of the reduced

I am sure many people around Selwyn would have breathed a huge sigh of relief, or cheered out loud, in their living rooms on Monday when the Prime Minister announced that we could collectively move down from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2 on Thursday.

Teachers and students will be eager to get back into their classrooms after the weekend and I am sure most parents will be welcoming this shift to greater normality. Despite the availability of online tools to facilitate learning, many have found they are just no substitute for the classroom environment with a teacher there to motivate and engage students. Hands on learning in subjects such as technology, science and others i s particularly difficult to achieve remotely.

Our public facilities including pools and gyms are now able to open and our shops, restaurants and cafés can allow customers to walk through the doors once more, albeit with restrictions in place around social distancing and hygiene.

People can now travel between regions again to visit family and friends, take a holiday, or do business. While this relaxation of restrictions will help bring some businesses back from the brink, it will be a long, hard road

for many and it remains to be seen how freely people will be able and willing, to spend.

Sectors of the economy such as tourism and large-scale events are not going to be able to bounce back for a long time.

Sadly, the Canterbury A & P Show has fallen victim to the uncertain outlook for mass gatherings. The organisers have made the early decision not to hold a Show this November for the first time since World War II. I know many exhibitors will be hugely disappointed by this announcement; however, it is understandable given the current environment and the huge amount of planning and investment that needs to happen in advance.

Despite the challenges ahead, our primary sector remains a solid pillar of our economy. With a shortage of workers previously available to fill roles in the dairy and horticulture sectors; other industries are now laying off staff. This means there will be opportunities available for those who are willing and able to move to take up these previously hard to fill positions.

I was relieved to read a recent article penned jointly by the respective Ministers responsible for trade in New Zealand, Australia, UK and Singapore (David Parker, Simon

restrictions, you have earned it.

Liz, Liz Elliott and I will certainly be catching up with the family and friends that we have missed so much over the past weeks. We also look forward to e n j o y i n g t h e f a n t a s t ic opportunities Selwyn has to offer a little further from our doorstep.

Please support our local businesses that will be reopening their doors for the first time, they desperately need your custom. Most importantly let’s not throw away the hard work of the lockdown, as we are often reminded, we are not out of the woods yet, so listen to the advice and stay safe.

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We know there’s less sunlight during winter, therefore it is crucial for drivers to make sure that they can be seen, especially on those grey, dark, winter days.

Selwyn District is overly represented in the number of vehicle crashes that occur on New Zealand roads and Selwyn Police want to reduce that number. Many of these crashes have been caused by nothing more than a poor standard of driving.

Failing to drive to the conditions • Impatient and inconsiderate drivers • Inattentive drivers • Failing to stop at Stop Signs • Failing to properly check the way is clear at intersections, or when turning, and • Drifting across the centrecentre-line are all too frequently, causes of crashes. Tragically, it is often a completely innocent party who becomes a victim when a crash occurs.

Our message to drivers is: • Always drive defensively and to expect the unexpected, particularly around intersections where we have many of our crashes.

• Always drive to the conditions, concentrate on your driving and be patient and tolerant of other road users.

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New Zealand can become very wet during the winter months and it’s important to note that following distances need to be increased.

In adverse conditions you will need to rely on your good judgment as the roads become slippery, reducing the friction from the tyres.

This can become particularly dangerous when driving around corners, braking and accelerating; take extra care and avoid jabbing the brakes, sharp cornering and harsh acceleration.

Having good vision is also very important. Moist conditions combined with greasy screens, usually caused by people rubbing the screen clear with dirty hands, can cause fogging of the vehicle windscreen. Make sure you clean your screen and all interior glass properly and remove any grease with detergents, a spirit, or a household glass cleaner.

Clear your entire windscreen of any frost or ice with a scraper, or a bank card, before you drive anywhere - don’t use hot water as you run the risk of cracking your glass.

Driving in snow should be avoided if possible, particularly if it’s heavy snow and if the car isn't designed to handle the conditions.

Generally, if your vehicle isn’t 4WD, it’s recommended you avoid driving in snow.

For those driving in snow with a well-equipped vehicle, following distances must be increased and speed dramatically reduced.

Always select a lower gear or, if your vehicle has an additional snow or ice setting, make sure this is activated. And, in adverse weather conditions, drive with your lights on so that you’re visible to others on the road.

Driving on roads that have experienced heavy snowfall may require snow chains; ensure you have a set and have practised fitting them before your journey.

If in doubt, ask your service centre to explain the fitting process.

The golden rule when facing a flooded road is: Never risk

driving through it. It is very difficult to judge how deep the water is and, if the water is moving fast, what is being carried along in its flow.

It’s also important to consider the maintenance of your car for winter. Your engine will encounter colder temperatures and along with that, it will experience increased wear, so consider getting your car serviced.

While there, ask for new premium-quality wiper blades to be fitted and also have the tyres’ tread and pressure checked.

In the cold, wet weather, the battery tends to be pushed to its limit too. If you have any doubts about your battery's performance get it checked out and, if necessary, replaced.

It may be worth keeping a set of quality, protected jumper cables in case of a breakdown in an isolated spot but - most importantly - ensure your cell phone is topped up so that you can call for assistance.

Above all, driving safely in winter needs a healthy dose of good judgement. Before heading off on any journey, check the weather forecast and the state of roads to determine it is safe to travel.

Don’t drive when you are tired, try to take a short break after two hours of driving and share driving duties with experienced and qualified passengers.

Stay safe and keep up the great work!

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AshAsh-Leigh Campbell (aged 28) was recently named as the winner of the Dairy Woman of the Year Award. It’s been a few days since Ash-Leigh was announced as the recipient and she commented that it feels like it’s finally starting to sink in, now that she is back at work.

“I have been absolutely bombarded with so many messages of support and congratulations, industry wide,” Ash-Leigh said. “It has really reiterated how many people I have crossed paths with, connected and worked with and alongside, in this industry,” she added. “Since the announcement it has been confirmed that I am the youngest ever winner of the award. The judges’ comments were that I showed an unprecedented amount of passion and excitement for the industry, as well as an unashamed ambition to succeed in it. The judges described me as honest, motivated, driven, positive and engaging,” AshLeigh explained proudly.

She has worked for Ngāi Tahu Farming for three and a half years immediately prior to the Awards. Her first role there was as their Sustainability Coordinator, while her current role, and one she’s been in for over two years, is that of Technical Farm Manager. AshLeigh is responsible for assisting with the management and performance of Ngāi Tahu dairy farms and dairy support farms, including assisting with operational and environmental performance and the implementation and improvement of sustainable farming practices.

“My current role requires interaction and engagement with multiple stakeholders and

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the public. I also love working with a large team (ten soon to be eleven), plus of course I love cows,” she added.

Ash-Leigh has had a huge involvement with Young Farmers which started when she was working in Dunsandel for TH Enterprises (Trevor Trevor and Harriet Hamilton).

Hamilton She joined the Dunsandel Young Farmers’ Club which helped her make friends and have off-farm activities with like-minded people, her own age. She believes Young Farmers has helped her get to where she is today and she thoroughly enjoyed all the fun over the years with NZYFC. “This has resulted in me seeking the personal development and growth opportunities the organisation offers. I now wear the top hat as chair of NZYF and have done for the last two years,” she said.

Ash-Leigh loved her time working for TH Enterprises, “I think what made this job more engaging was it wasn’t just one dairy farm, it was four and so we all worked together and created a real ‘big family/ community’. This saw us have a social netball team and touch te am f ro m w ith i n t hi s ‘community’. They also allowed me to continue studying through Primary ITO,” she reported.

“The connections made at Dunsandel Young Farmers scored me my next job,” AshLeigh said. “This was managing a dairy support/dry stock unit on Morven Farm in Sheffield, owned by the Deans family and leased to the Todd family,” family she added. “I absolutely loved the two years I spent there before heading back to university in 2015. The farm was just bursting with heritage and looking back now I really value

how special it was to work on such historic land to Canterbury,” Ash-Leigh enthused.

“In 2015-2017, while at university, I also worked for local dairy farmer Matt Goddard in Dunsandel as a relief milker and calf rearer, for a bit of extra cash,” she said.

The professional development programme Ash-Leigh is interested in to utilise her winning scholarship would be a short business course at Harvard University in America.

“With Covid-19 my wings might be clipped slightly when it comes to international travel, so I will take the next few weeks to • Design - Installation – Servicing sit down with Fonterra and DWN • Toro Irrigation Systems (Dairy Women’s Network) to • Lawns - Gardens come up with a plan. I think we • Lifestyle Blocks - K-Line Irrigation have a real opportunity for me • Sports Grounds - Horticulture to connect locally, plus there • Trenching could be opportunities of a • Free Quotes digital nature able to be looked Freeman Irrigation Ltd at also,” she said.

The advice Ash-Leigh has for Phil & Kristie Hudson people looking at a career in Free Phone: 0800 22 33 92 the dairy industry is, “be picky Website: www.freemanirrigation.co.nz and selective who you want your Email: info@freemanirrigation.co.nz employer to be! There are some incredible employers out there that will do anything to help you grow and develop, plus enable you to study. It’s such a great industry to be involved in because you can work your way up the ladder pretty quickly if you put your head into it. There are also so many jobs that indirectly are connected. So if you want to be a part of the industry, but not get up early to milk cows, there are many roles (agribusiness) that need • Gorse hedge and low shelter belt specialists and support trimming with NO residue providers. And my final advice • Experienced operators would be make sure you get involved in local community • Pivot & lateral irrigator hedges groups, as farming can be quite on dairy, pastoral & arable farms. isolating. Whether it be Young For all enquiries phone Farmers, Dairy Women’s Simon Reed 027 283 8572 or Network, or sport clubs,” Ashemail: riverfieldssprayers@gmail.com Leigh concluded.

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Ash-Leigh Campbell thoroughly enjoys her career in the dairy industry.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

INC

EGGS FOR SALE

TUESDAY 26TH MAY 2020 At 7:30pm, on ZOOM! Contact Lynn Meder on 318 8712 for details on joining the meeting.

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

Check us out on Facebook @angelcatscattery or www.angelcats.biz. Call Sarah 03 312 1452 / 0210 424 367 or email angelcats@xtra.co.nz

FREE range eggs available.

Phone to organise collection on 027 622 8210.

FIREWOOD & COAL

COAL Phone

318 1530

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AC & EA WAKELIN

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.

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

OXFORD SOLID oak bedroom suite.

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Phone 318 7344. from approx mid July for a new farm KENNELS WOOD shavings - untreated, in Kirwee with 350 reared calves.

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford clean shavings suitable for Must be fit, strong, organised, able to do hard Ph Anne, Vern horse stables, calving sheds, work, ready for a challenge and available 6 days or Gareth Whiting chicken houses and rabbit a week for 6-8 weeks.

03 312 3355 hutches. Available in Must have own transport.

027 288 8724 70L bags, 1m 3 bales Please call to discuss the possibility of (compressed) and bulk having children on-site.

OPEN 7 DAYS Good pay and great smoko supplied during calving. delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 9am-11am, 4pm-6pm Contact Danielle Wilson 021 108 8617 for more details.

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Friday 15th May 2020 SCRAP METAL BEST prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or 0800 030 712.

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

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

SERVICES

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WANTED

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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!

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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.

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Charlie on 318 3144.

DEAD, DEAD damaged or derelict cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, i nc l udi ng m ot or bi ke s.

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03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm.

Books, Puzzles, CD’s & DVD’s

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Will pay good money for the right trees, any species considered.

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

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LARGE TREE

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Mark Jones 03 318 1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

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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!

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

• Washing

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

Upholsterer Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons

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.

Phone 03 980 4979 021 732 331

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

Your Local Registered Electrician

Look me up on

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or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowentiling@gmail.com

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

CAN YOU DECIPHER THE RIDDLES? 1)

2) 3) 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

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DARFIELD BASED

Samuel was out for a walk when it started to rain. He did not have an umbrella and he wasn't wearing a hat. His clothes were soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How could this happen?

Why is Europe like a frying pan?

A pet shop owner had a parrot with a sign on its cage that said "Parrot repeats everything it hears". Davey bought the parrot and for two weeks he spoke to it and it didn't say a word. He returned the parrot but the shopkeeper said he never lied about the parrot.

How can this be?

What has wheels and flies, but it is not an aircraG? I am white, black and read all over. What am I? 6) What has teeth, but never uses them for ea7ng?

4) 5) 7) 8)

What sort of alarm clock has no clock face or numbers?

I can run, but not walk. Wherever I go, thoughts follow me close behind what am I?

Answers on page 10