Issue 939 - Friday 22nd May 2020

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Melton Candles

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Support Local Businesses

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Malvern School Of Music

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Good To Be Back

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Selwyn Recovering Well

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Computer Corner

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Mobile Seed Dressing

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Early Appearance

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Update From Police

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Oxford Bird Rescue

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Public No9ces

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Local Nathan Carter wants to run/walk Rapaki track from sunrise to sunset to raise money for registered charity Learn Active. Learn Active’s mission is to enable people with intellectual disabilities (fifteen years old and above) to explore and have fun in the outdoors, while creating and achieving their goals, learning new skills and building friendships.

Throughout Covid-19 Alert levels Nathan has been running, or walking, in Darfield to help him cope with the massive amount of change and uncertainty, something he really struggles with. Nathan is on the Autism spectrum, (this is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behaviour).

Nathan also loves going to school (he attends Darfield High School) and has missed school the last eight weeks (including school holidays).

“Although he has done many things at home to cope with the multiple changes, running/ walking has been the main source of reducing stress and anxiety,” explained his mum Bridget Carter.

Carter “There is a lot of research that exercise can reduce stress and it certainly has helped Nathan,” Bridget said. “Everything has changed; all activities have been

either cancelled, postponed, or delivered differently,” she added. “Nathan has had to adapt everything, except his running/walking. He still has his block to run and in Alert Level 3 he was delighted to be able to run his favourite run, the Rapaki track in Christchurch,” Bridget explained. “He is always enthusiastic about going for a run or walk, you can see it all over his face,” she said. He’s always smiling, full of enthusiasm and has coped incredibly well with the multiple changes over the last few weeks something his family are really

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Local Darfield High School student Nathan Carter plans to run the Rapaki track in Christchurch (from sunrise to sunset) raising funds for Learn Active.

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proud of,” Bridget reported.

“Since we have moved to Alert Level 2 Nathan wants to run/ walk Rapaki track in Christchurch from sunrise to sunset to help others that may be finding Covid-19 very challenging,” Bridget said.

Weather permitting this will happen on Saturday, May 23rd.

All money raised will be used to support the outdoor education

programmes Learn Active offers and to help lessen the impact Covid-19 has had on the organisation and its students.

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Zara Townsend aged eleven from West Melton has just launched her new and exciting business, Melton Candles; with the name a clever play on words. Zara has grown up with her home smelling lovely thanks to her mum’s obsession with candles, which Zara has clearly inherited. This sparked Zara’s desire to create that same wonderful experience for others.

“I really loved arriving home some days and walking into a wonderful smelling home from the candle that had been burning. I wanted to share that feeling with people, and the relaxing environment it creates, so others could come back to it too! There is something comforting and homely about candles,” Zara explained enthusiastically.

During lockdown, and after way too much home-baking Zara decided that it was time to take her creativity from the kitchen to the garage. This is how her business plan for Melton Candles was born. Zara, who has been making candles for around six months, has been carefully planning the businesses grand opening.

Each candle takes approximately half an hour for Zara to make and she uses a variety of scents, lime basil and mandarin, French pear, salted caramel, caramilk cheesecake, rainforest palm, creme brulee, strawberry guava and brown sugar, white lavender cotton, and fig. She is always looking to find new and amazing perfumes and welcomes any suggestions.

Zara is looking at expanding her stock and is currently sourcing some lovely new jars and scents, something to definitely

watch out for in the coming months.

From her customers to date Zara has had much positive feedback: “I love my Melton Candle which I was given for Mothers Day. The smell is amazing and I love how posh the packaging is too! I am feeling very spoilt... What a lovely gift!” Caroline Elmore.

“Smells amazing and looks beautiful.” Lissa Birse.

“Love the French pear candle I collected today; it smells amazing and I love the detail on the jar. Wi ll definitely recommend you and will be ordering again. You are such a polite young lady to deal with too! Well done.”

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A lovely display of Melton Candles that Zara has made to sell.

Zara Townsend looking very happy with the candle she has just poured for her Melton Candles business.

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How's everyone coping with this weird Level 2? Only ten to attend, unless you, or yours, have sadly passed away and then it's 50. There are so many do's and don’ts that I'm certain I've inadvertently broken the rules.

Extending the bubble is all very well (and was much looked forward to as it involved grandchildren) but those I've now included in my bubble have been working and going about their daily lives - which involves numerous contacts. Does that mean I've broken the rules and included all these extras in my bubble too?

One thing I am certain of, is the necessity of supporting local.

The businesses that over the years have sponsored and donated to your sports team, your charity, your service group, or a family in need for whatever reason; now is the time to return the favour.

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Businesses Canterbury-wide need customers and those customers are right here. There are businesses in our midst that usually deal with tourists; that export their products, or that rely on imports to be able to trade - they need cash flow to continue and that comes from customers.

While I think we are all aware of the need to change our trading methods and perhaps alter our modus operandi, for some these changes will be a challenge.

However from my observation, and with only a few exceptions, businesses in Darfield and surrounds adapted well to constrained trading. However those measures come at a cost also. Signage, reducing number of patrons at any one time, PPE, sanitiser, hours of operation etc etc - the list goes on.

The staff wage subsidy was a

help to businesses, but that's only the half of it, the ongoing costs, and now the reduced turnover, will take a toll undoubtedly. We're so lucky out here to have small, niche, owner-operated businesses that don't take their customers for granted.

However these same businesses don't have the deep pockets of huge corporates and need ongoing support, now more than ever.

Fancy takeaways? Don't think Macca's, or the Colonel - think local! Gifts and clothing, don't think huge online department stores, think Selwyn specialty stores. These are but two examples, because the list is endless - we really do have something to cover every eventuality, and you know what? It’s right here in our midst.

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The Malvern School of Music 26th. “Some of our tutors have for all of us and one we will be (MSM) will hold its AGM digitally been teaching on Zoom since glad to get behind us,” on Zoom this year on May, the lockdown, a new experience commented Sylvia Moreau, Moreau Secretary for MSM. Parents will be informed by the Malvern School of Music when normal lessons will resume.

The AGM will begin with a performance by Darfield High pupil Earl Boado, Boado who has been seriously practicing his violin this year and conscientiously striving to improve his technique to improve his tone.

Earl has been working on some very difficult, well-known works such as the original Vivaldi Four Earl Boado who will perform at the beginning of the Malvern Seasons, especially Summer. He School of Music AGM this year. spends a lot of time listening to the music he is working on which helps him gain a better knowledge of that work. Earl has also been an observer in three masterclasses during lockdown organised by the INC Assistant Concert Master of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Earl will perform La Folia on Zoom at the start of the Malvern School of TUESDAY 26TH MAY 2020 Music AGM. Contact Lynn Meder via email at:

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Most businesses locally are back up and running and doing the best they can for their customers, given the current situation.

The News spoke with some of those in the Malvern area getting back to some normality in Level 2.

Darfield Bakery: “We introduced a new pie called the Lockdown Pie, which has been selling fabulously.

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Selwyn’s diverse economy and strong agricultural base are likely to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on the District’s economy.

That’s according to an initial analysis of the pandemic’s effects on the Selwyn economy, prepared by economic analysts Infometrics.

The report, prepared in April, projects that the District’s economy, which has been one of the strongest in the country for several years, will contract by about 5.4 percent over the year to March 2021.

Hardest hit is likely to be the construction sector, which could see a reduction of 27 percent, while accommodation and food services could reduce by 22 percent.

Lesser reductions could be seen in transport, postal and warehousing activity (-16%), professional, scientific and technical Services (-8%) and retail and wholesale trade (6%).

Data showed that consumer spending and traffic volumes were down substantially during lockdown. Around 56 percent of the workforce was able to work under the Level 4 lockdown, and the analysts expected 78% of Selwyn’s workforce was able to work during Level 3.

Employment in Selwyn is expected to decline by 2,100 jobs in the year to March 2021, a drop of 8.6 percent - but lower than the forecast national decline of 9.8%. Job losses are expected at all skill levels.

The loss of jobs means the

overall unemployment rate in Selwyn is forecast to rise from 2.3 percent in the March 2020 quarter, to 7.1 percent in March 2021. This compares to the forecast national unemployment rate of 9 percent.

Selwyn’s house prices are also expected to follow the national trend, and decline 10.8 percent between December 2019 and December 2021, before gradually recovering.

Looking ahead, the report suggests that primary sector exports are expected to hold up and food product manufacturing will expand slightly, supporting the district’s longer-term recovery.

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said the report provides a mix of good and bad news.

“We can’t ignore the fact that many households and businesses in Selwyn have been hard hit by this pandemic,” he said. “Many people have lost jobs, businesses have been forced to close, and our overall economic activity has declined steeply.

“It will take time for us to recover from this. It’s not a great position to be in, but because we are less exposed to the international tourism market we’re certainly better off than many other parts of the country.

“It’s clear that the construction boom we’ve been experiencing for the past several years will take a hit - but at the same time we know Selwyn offers a great lifestyle and affordable housing options that will remain attractive to many families.

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“Another real strength in Selwyn is our agricultural sector - and it’s encouraging to see that primary exports and food production are forecast to remain stable. I hope we’ll see employment opportunities open up in those sectors too.”

Sam said the Council has a central part to play in the District’s recovery. “One of the key things we can do is maintain a steady programme of infrastructure projects that support local communities, along with the essential services that our residents rely on every day.

“We’re also talking with community and business leaders about what the future looks like, and how we can work together to build a stronger Selwyn. That will include things like making the most of our rural character and strong local networks, finding ways to support local businesses and encouraging locals and visitors to explore our outstanding natural environment.”

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Jeff provides an on-farm service where he can clean, treat and bag seed ready for drilling onfarm, providing numerous savings for the grower. Jeff is also able to bulk, or bag, lots into specified units at the grower’s request.

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Tree too big?

Not enough light?

Or just untidy!

With hunters now able to access the back blocks for hunting, it is a prudent time to raise issues of firearms safety.

First and foremost every firearms’ user should be very familiar with the seven basic rules of the Firearms’ Code.

1)Treat every firearm as loaded 2)Always point firearms in a safe direction 3)Load a firearm only when ready to fire 4)Identify your target beyond all doubt 5)Check your firing zone 6)S t o r e f i r e a r m s a n d ammunition safely 7)Avoid alcohol or drugs when handling firearms.

Statistically during the roar most years in New Zealand a hunter will be shot and likely killed when out deerstalking in the New Zealand backcountry.

With lockdown this year due to the Covid-19 virus, hunting during the majority of the roar has been forbidden.

Why do hunters get shot? Quite simply the person firing the firearm has not adhered to rule four of the Arms Code; ‘Identify your target beyond all doubt’. In my lifetime I personally know four hunters who have shot a human whilst deerstalking, a pretty sad statistic.

Being a holder of a firearms’ licence is a privilege not a right. Police make stringent background enquiries into every firearms’ licence application as to that person's suitability to be a fit and proper person to possess a firearms’ licence.

Firearms’ Codes can be downloaded from the New Zealand Police website.

Please remember to obtain the

With the lockdown ended and the public having more freedom to move around at Level Two, now is a good time for the public to review their home and farm security. Especially for rural people, installing alarm and home security camera systems will improve your property’s safety from burglars.

Be aware of telephone and internet scams at this current time also. We continue to hear

permission of landowners before venturing onto private land to hunt. If the landowner declines that is his or her right, please respect that. Permits for Department of Conservation administered land can be obtained online.

Under the Wild Animal Control Act 1977, the current penalty for hunting on property without the authority of the landowner (Poaching) is a $100,000 fine and/or two years imprisonment.

For young aspiring hunters in our community here are a few useful tips before you head out in the roar.

• Take the time now to sight in your rifle before you venture out hunting, get to know where the projectile is hitting at different distances. (If you are stalking in the bush during the roar your shots are most likely going to be taken in the five to ten metre range, out to maybe twenty metres maximum). If hunting on the open tops you may be shooting out to a few hundred metres in distance.

• It is beneficial to get out into your chosen hunting area now to survey the landscape and get to know the lie of the land, look for stag rubbings and wallow holes.

• Speak to older and more experienced hunters, you will gain a lot of useful knowledge from listening to their hunting exploits over the years.

• Now is the time to start organising your gear (GPS, emergency locator beacon, compass, maps, emergency survival blanket, cigarette lighter, matches, food etc). I find it is a good idea to take a

of people becoming, out of pocket after purchasing items off the Facebook site and the items never turning up and the seller’s profile page suddenly disappearing.

Again Police advice is: If you choose to purchase something off the Facebook site, from an unknown person, ‘Do So At Your Own Risk!’.

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Always choose your hunting partners wisely. Positively identify your target beyond all doubt and when you return from a hunting trip be sure to safely secure your firearm away in a locked gun cabinet, bolt and ammunition locked away separately.

I would urge any deer stalkers getting up around the age of forty, or older, to make an eye specialist appointment now.

Have your eyesight examined and checked before you head out this roar. Let’s hope there are NO hunting fatalities this year.

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On numerous occasions local Facebook community pages have referred injured bird finders to the Oxford Bird Rescue (OBR). The reports are gl ow in g fo l l ow in g t h ei r assistance.

Scott and Tracey Bowman of OBR got involved in bird rescue after Scott hit a hawk back in 2011 and struggled to find a bird rescue that would take it.

They ended up getting onto an organisation that had just started up called Canterbury Raptor Rescue (CRR). “While following the rehab of our bird we got hooked and started volunteering with them,” the couple commented. “Because of the number of natives that came our way we also got a bird rehab permit from Department Of Conservation,” Scott and Tracey explained.

“In 2016 we incorporated CRR into OBR. We tried to keep going assisting all birds, but in 2017 we realised it just wasn't possible and so made the call to revert back to our roots and only deal with raptors,” Scott said. “Because our permit is for

all natives we do still take the odd non-raptor from time to time. However more often we act as an information service and put people on to the right organisation for the type of bird they have,” Tracey added.

“The two main birds we deal with are Little Owls and Harrier Hawks. Both can be quite divisive as one is an introduced species and one is a native that does tend to give itself a public relations upper cut by targeting people’s chickens and ducks,” Scott said. “We get the odd New Zealand Falcon in from time to time, but we don't have the right facilities for them so we pass the m on to the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust in Blenheim.

The surrounding geography is what dictates us primarily rehabbing Harrier Hawks and Little Owls who both prefer open farmland for hunting,” they explained. “We also rehab Harrier Hawks for both the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital and the South Island Wildlife Hospital based in Christchurch. They are a bird that requires quite

on dairy, pastoral & arable farms.

For all enquiries phone Simon Reed 027 283 8572 or email: riverfieldssprayers@gmail.com

Level 4 conditions meant Tracey released the rescued Harrier Hawk on Good Friday at the Rescue Centre. “It was awesome to see such a strong flight to freedom and truly the ultimate pay-off for the effort put in,” the pair commented.

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specific food and housing and as they do have the ability to put holes in you with their talons, it pays to have a bit of experience when handling them,” the pair reported.

“We try to engage the rescuers in the rehab process and if the rehab is successful get the rescuers to do the release back where the bird was found.

“We have a fairly good following in the North Canterbury area and try hard to educate and raise awareness about the birds we work with. We also try to engage the public in ways they can help these birds; moving carrion off the road if safe to do so; leaving an outside light on if you have Little Owls in the area as the light attracts moths etc a favourite food for Little Owls,” Tracey explained.

“Being just a small husband and wife team, we juggle the bird rescue around our full time jobs.

We are very hands-off with the birds in care, as much as possible, as both Little Owls and Harrier Hawks are easily stressed by humans.

“Once injuries have healed we build up strength, condition and flight stamina giving birds the best chance to return to the wild in top shape. We partner with a number of vets around the South Island but our main two are in Oxford and Rangiora who both donate their time which is a godsend,” Tracey and Scott stressed.

We take a lot of birds from other bird rescues all over the South Island; it really is a big network that operates on good team work,” the couple said.

OBR operates an education programme with a blind Little Owl called Oscar. Tracey and Oscar visit schools, community groups and rest homes to talk about Raptors, rescue etc and generate interest in the birds.

Prior to Covid 19 Tracey would embark on around two education visits per week.

OBR have also just presented their first ever virtual school visit via Zoom. It was a great experience and may open the door to schools that are too far away for them to travel to.

OBR are pretty much self funded, doing a calendar every year which is their primary fundraiser.

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Friday 22nd May 2020

Page 9 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

ACCOUNTANTS

FIREWOOD & COAL

ARE you wasting your valuable DRY quality blue gum, 6 cubic time trying to keep up metres, $500. Pick up with your accounts? Call Darfield. Ph 027 432 2193. us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business DRY WILLOW advice - all right on your FOR SALE doorstep. Sterling Accountants Free delivery! @ Malvern Business Hub, Ph 027 781 1492 Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Office phone 03 324 3030.

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, “Real people, real knowledge”.

Macrocarpa, Oregon.

Darfield/ Malvern MenzShed

AGM Will be held at the Shed on

Tuesday 2nd June, 6:30pm 26 McLaughlins Road, Darfield.

TRY THE HOT MIX! Eftpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Phone Rini 027 451 7300 ‘Friendly & Supportive Accounting Practice & Bookkeeping Services’

An injured Harrier Hawk that was cared for

by Oxford Bird Rescue.

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

..Continued from previous page.

“Most schools tend to run a fundraiser when we do visits and make a donation. We were lucky enough this year to be a finalist in the Main Power Community Fund which was a great surprise,” Scott said. “We used to have a primary sponsor with a local business Oasis Beauty New Zealand. However last year they sold up to a Chinese buyer who moved the company to Auckland, so sadly that relationship came to an end. We try hard to run on the smell of an oily rag and make every dollar count and we do get a lot of help from the community with donations of old towels and rabbits/hares.

IRD Approved Tax Agent

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

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

Phone 03 347 0703 or 027 210 4517.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

BUSINESS FOR SALE AUTOMOTIVE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

OWNER / OPERATOR Country Touch Services have an opportunity for a local person to join our busy business cleaning windows in either Darfield or West Melton areas.

To find out more about OBR visit their Facebook page: Oxford Bird Rescue.

This is a very easy and rewarding business to run with full training, customers and ongoing support.

Income will be in excess of $60,000 pa.

Total investment of $35,000 required.

GOLF RESULTS

Contact Wilf Lock on 022 044 0654 or countrytouch@xtra.co.nz for further information.

Results 16th May 2020 MATCH OF THE DAY: Stroke Round 1st: R Williams 69 2nd: R Ford 70 3rd: D Rutter 70 4th: R Earle 70 5th: G Hessey 70 6th: B Hopkins 71 7th: 71 7th S Hygate 71 8th: L Giles 9th: Kath Adams 71 Closest to the Pins: Pins #9: P Bee #17: K Crowley Men’s Longest Drive: Drive B Hopkins Women’s Longest Drive: Drive J Johnson Two’s: Two’s S Hygate, C Gordon, K Crowley

Thank you to all our sponsors

Results 14th May 2020 MATCH OF THE DAY: Stroke 18 HOLES: HOLES: 1st: N Weavers 68 2nd: S Marden 69 3rd: L Scott 71 4th: I Beets-Huchshorn72 5th: L Steele 73 6th: S Gillespie 74 9 HOLES: 1st: H Skurr 36 2nd: J Jenkins 38 3rd=: T Craig & K Bush 39

CARPET

CARPET

DARFIELD Automotive. Service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Phone 03 318 8113.

CHIMNEY CLEANING 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. CLEANING

Diamond & White YOUR LOCAL DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANERS. Including Open Home, Hand-Over, Tenancy Cleans.

Find us on Facebook for details!

Call Sherie on 022 654 4276

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.

AC & EA WAKELIN

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

FOR SALE 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.

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

HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bedroom flat with garage, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, fenced section. $310 p/w.

Apply to view 027 927 5911 or 027 521 6036.

EXPRESSIONS of interest invited. Warm & sunny two bedroom unit. Darfield. $350 per week. Email darfieldhouse@gmail.com No smokers/pets.

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Friday 22nd May 2020 HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG

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

SCRAP METAL

WINDOW CLEANING

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).

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES

HEDGE TRIMMING

Phone Craig for a booking

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.

0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632

SITUATION WANTED

TREE TOPPING  HEDGE & SHELTER BELT CUTTING STUMP GRINDING  TREE REMOVAL

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

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

EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security on 021 171 8060.

PAINTING & DECORATING

‘For all your decorating needs’

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

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

agstaff.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

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

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

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003

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

FULLY INSURED

Our small privately owned trade-based building supplies store is looking for an operations co-ordinator!

ROOF MAINTENANCE

The successful candidate will be someone who has the drive and passion to deliver great customer service whilst getting the job done.

This role will include: Co-ordinating stock control, organising orders for delivery and collection, co-ordinating our yard and store staff to achieve set targets, all whilst jumping in to lend a hand in a variety of other roles as needed.

Any prior experience in a role similar to this would be an advantage, as would a current forklift licence and some building industry knowledge.

ROOF & house maintenance.

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

General repairs. Phone 03 347 6702.

Contact Tim on

0800 AGSTAFF jobs@agstaff.co.nz

OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Please submit applications, including a current CV,

by Friday 5th June to: sally@buildlinkselwyn.co.nz

E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

027 635 6364

Team of 4 dogs, experience with all stock.

Available for all general farm work.

SITUATION VACANT

Forklift Operators & Manufacturing Positions Available

Commercial  Residen2al Free Quotes

WINDOW REPAIRS

AVAILABLE

CASUAL  PART TIME  FULL TIME Day shifts, night shifts & weekend work available to suit your needs.

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning

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.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

LIFESTYLE block maintenance.

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

Phone 027 262 9200.

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

M: 021 818 816

CASUAL SHEPHERD

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

SITUATION VACANT

WINDOW CLEANER Satisfaction Guaranteed!

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

EXPERIENCED, casual shepherd. Some tractor driving. Ask for Craig 03 424 2699.

For all Painting and Decorating services!

LIFESTYLE BLOCK

Your very own LOCAL, reliable & experienced

www.hunterglass.co.nz

TRADES

TRADES

Licenced Builder • • • •

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

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

Mob: 027 688 9103 malcomputers02@gmail.com

$995 Incl GST

Friday 22nd May 2020 WANTED

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

Anything hunting related.

Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

BUYING possum fur. Phone Charlie on 318 3144.

DEAD, DEAD damaged or derelict cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, including motorbikes.

Cash paid. Please phone 03 318 0650.

SINGLE axle trailer. Preferably with a current WOF. Phone 022 106 0022.

WINDOW TINTING

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TRADES

TRADES

• 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

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LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Hea9ng Installer 10+ years

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.

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TRADES

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing  DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

TRADES

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on

General household & business electrical work.

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

e: bowentiling@gmail.com

Ph: 021 387 750

www.mytradesman.co.nz

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!

If you want things to stay as they are, things will have to change. Mark Jones 03 318-1956 - Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa 027 210 4242 (1896-1957).

0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

Friday 22nd 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.

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 TRADES

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash 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

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.

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

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

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz Darfield based, working Canterbury wide.

All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

• Certifying Gasfitters • Certifying Plumbers • Heat Pumps • Log Burners • Solar • Electrical Service Technician New Builds • System Design • Vehicles

Visit: www.selwyngasfitters.co.nz for a full list of services

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

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 police officer stops a minivan full of elderly ladies being driven by an old gentleman because they’re only going 25 mph, stopping the mid-day traffic.

The policeman asks the driver why is he going so slow.

“Well that’s the speed limit, isn’t it! There was a sign saying 25 and everything!” the driver defends himself.

The policeman sighs, “No, sir, that’s the number of the highway you’re on.

It has nothing to do with the speed limit.”

“Oh, so that’s what it means…” says the driver, looking shocked.

The officer looks at the rest of the van and notices the grannies are looking somewhat frozen and stiff.

“What’s up with the ladies?” he asks the driver.

“Um…” the driver scratches his head, “you see, we just got off highway 150…”