Issue 940 - Friday 29th May 2020

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Gallery Reopening

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Selwyn MP Stays On

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From Selwyn’s Mayor

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Taking Care Of Business

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A Wee Demoli1on

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From Darfield Police

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#PlantASeedForSafety

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School’s Up & Running

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Back To Bowling

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Public No1ces

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Golf Results

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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ISSUE 940 Friday 29th May 2020

School’s and Preschools in the area welcomed back their students after lockdown with most having a nearnear-to full complement of pupils back in the classroom. Preschools were perhaps the exception with many parents still able to work from home - however numbers changed daily as people returned to their workplaces.

“It’s been all smiles as the Centre Manager for Annabel’s 3 children at Annabel’s 3 year old year old Kindergarten. “The Kindergarten return after children have been enthusiastic lockdown,” said Katy Payton, and settled, plus a top priority has been reuniting with all their friends,” she added. “Our programme is filled daily with stories, memory sharing and new discoveries of families time together in lockdown. It is wonderful welcoming all our families and children back, seeing their smiling faces and reconnecting,” Katy enthused.

“The sound of laughter is encouraging and uplifting and we are looking forward to the rest of the year,” she concluded.

L - R: Ivy and Eli

Continued on page 8...

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The Courtenay A & P Association are pleased to announce that they are planning to run their annual Show as usual in November at the Kirwee Showgrounds.

By Show time they hope the Covid-19 alert system will be

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This will be the 145th consecutive Show run by the Association, the first Show being run in Courtenay in 1875, as an exhibition. Since then they have evolved into a complete rural show in Kirwee with a large Horse section along with Sheep, Cattle, Goats, Poultry, Sheep Dog T rials, Produce, Home Industries, Photography & Art, Flowers, a Children’s Section, plus Steam Tractors, Machinery and Vintage Cars.

There is also a varied selection of trade stalls, food, liquid refreshments and other stalls, entertainment and fair ground rides. Being a late spring show the pet lamb section is usually well attended.

For further information visit: www.courtenayshow.org.nz

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Friday 29th May 2020

Te Huanui is delighted to be reopening on Friday, May 29th with ‘Through the Lens’, featuring photography by John Maillard, Maillard Rob Lawrence, Lawrence Georgia Hendrie, Hendrie Hunter White and Erin Grigson, Grigson as well as the iconic wooden sculpture of Andrew Lyons.

Lyons Georgia Hendrie has a love for all things rural and exploring all sorts of places. Georgia’s exhibited work is a small sample of the photographs she has taken throughout her travels, and a wider range is available at georgiahendriephotography.com as well as availability for commissions.

John Maillard experiments with printmaking, drawing, interactive digital media and photography. He is however primarily a landscape photographer. John has worked as a photographer in many locations around the world, notably, Gambia and West Africa, United States and Europe.

Erin Grigson is an American photographer based in Darfield.

She has been a professional photographer since 2014, but was an amateur for many years before. She photographs all sorts of people and places.

From weddings to sports, newborns to scenery, founding her New Zealand branch of her photography business, Art by EG at the end of 2018.

Andrew Lyons is an award winning artist who lives in Christchurch where he owns and operates the Heathcote Valley Gallery. Andrew works in a variety of mediums but is best known for his animal wood carvings and sculptured touch bowls inspired by nature’s shapes. He likes to use recycled materials wherever possible, many of the pieces in this exhibition are made from timber salvaged from the ruined buildings of Canterbury earthquakes.

Rob Lawrence is originally from Oregon, but has lived in Selwyn, New Zealand for over 36 years.

“I have been a birder since youth and took up photography in the 70’s,” Rob explained, “but only seriously in the last fifteen years.”

Birds and particularly seabirds are amongst Rob’s favourite topics and present him with many photographic challenges.

“New Zealand has a unique indigenous avian fauna. Sadly nearly sixty species of NZ native birds are extinct due to human activities,” Rob reported. “That said it is beautiful country for photography,” he added.

Hunter White has been exhibiting his photography since he was twelve years old, participating in numerous exhibitions and receiving a merit award at Darfield Artweek.

Long exposure landscapes and cityscapes are among Hunter’s preferred subject matter. He is now studying automotive

engineering at the Southern Institute of Technology where he has discovered a new interest in portraiture and car photography.

‘Through the Lens’ will run from Friday, May 29th until Thursday, June 25th. Current covid number restrictions mean the usual official opening event won’t take place, but volunteers are back on-board Wednesday to Sunday, with altered hours.

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Work by Rob Lawrence.

Erin Grigson American photographer - based in Darfield.

Friday 29th May 2020

Selwyn MP Amy Adams has agreed to take on a new role within the National Party caucus focussing on New Zealand’s recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.

“National’s new leadership team of Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye approached me and asked that I reconsider my decision to retire at this year’s election and form part of their team,” Amy said.

“I have never been one to watch from the sidelines and in view of the challenges our country is now facing I feel honoured to have the chance to help. I’m delighted to take on the Covid recovery role, which involves working with our whole caucus on getting New Zealand through

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these challenges,” Amy added.

“This means I will be seeking a position as a list only MP for National following the election in September this year,” she explained.

“I would like to make it clear

that Nicola Grigg remains our candidate for Selwyn and she has my full backing in her campaign to win this seat in September and become the next MP for Selwyn,” Amy concluded.

National Party members Amy Adams, Todd Muller & Nikki Kaye.

ROLLESTON LAW

Contact us for an appointment Earlier this week the rules were relaxed a little more which was really welcome news. It’s also great to see Selwyn emerging from lockdown and taking tentative steps on our journey towards a new normal. Exactly what that new normal will look like is something we are all still trying to understand. For many of us there is still a sense of uncertainty as we venture into closer contact with people outside our bubble. However many others have resumed a lifestyle relatively similar to how it was before March 25th.

I’m conscious that with separate mind-sets and differing levels of personal comfort about being close to others there may be some misunderstandings. That’s why it is still important that we maintain social distancing, but above all we must continue to be kind and respect each other’s personal space.

Your Council have been hard at work encouraging you to support your local businesses and I’m pleased to see that many shops and businesses have reopened their doors to strong support, please keep it up. With the Queen’s Birthday weekend ahead of us remember there are so many amazing opportunities on our doorstep for family fun, adventure, or a simple relaxing break. Liz, Elliott

and I have made our plans locally and I encourage you to do the same.

Whilst I paint an improving picture I fully appreciate that the impact of the past few months has hit many of our households and businesses hard. For some the full impact of the lockdown has yet to rear its head. Council staff remain

very much here for those in need, our helpline is still open on 0800 SELWYN (735 996).

So let’s all work together to do what we do best, look out for each other and reach out if you think somebody needs help.

Keep staying safe!

Sam Broughton, Mayor of Selwyn.

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Friday 29th May 2020

We’ve all heard throughout lockdown about the benefits of contactless, online shopping (how’s that working for you? - all very well buying online, but couriers are inundated and can’t get the goods to the area) and there’s much extolling of the virtues of advertising digitally.

A great website and social media presence is all very well, but people generally need leading to those platforms by some means before they engage with what they offer. Print advertising can do this!

Although more and more people are looking toward digital outlets for entertainment and even news, they still desire a connection for information about the places, events, and local accolades that aren’t covered in larger papers. This is one of the key benefits of community newspaper advertising because it provides an affordable opportunity for small businesses to reach local customers.

Community papers, such as the Malvern and Rolleston News, have a captive and pro-active reading audience and are the ideal means to not only promote what you have, or can do - but also to keep reminding people of your online address, should readers wish to use it.

Many people feel that certain forms of advertising, such as commercials and website pop-up ads, are intrusive. In a local newspaper, ads are expected by readers as they are aware this is what funds the publication, and advertisements are often grouped in similarity e.g. contracting, machinery, or beauty with articles relating to them. As this type of placement makes an ad less intrusive, a negative consumer reaction is less likely.

We at the News work hard to create positive relationships with members of the community and to build a loyal customer base.

By advertising with a trusted

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local newspaper that has this loyal customer base, advertisers can build their own positive reputation in the community simply through this association.

We offer small-business owners a wide range of advertising options that can fit most budgets. Can’t fit everything you want in your advert? We can offer free accompanying promotional editorial to go with your advert - obviously there are conditions to this offer ie: a $20 advert won’t secure you half a page of free editorial, but generally our advertisers understand this.

In these strangest of times and with small business turnover not yet returned to former figures, leaving folk in no doubt about where you are, what you do and how to contact you has got to be a good thing - doesn’t it? Digital presence or not!

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The Kirwee Tavern (The Wee) was scheduled to start preparation work for its demolition this week. All going to plan full demolition will be completed in approximately a fortnight.

“Quite a few items have been marked to be put to one side and be incorporated into the new ‘Wee’,” commented Kirwee Tavern Publican, Steve Evans. “Negotiations and the ‘thought process’ have commenced both with the insurance company and the building’s owner for the rebuild of the new ‘Wee’ and I will keep you all updated,” Steve added.

Steve is hoping to have some input into the design of the Tavern, which for those that enjoyed the magnificent exterior presentation of the old building - comes as a huge relief. There will also be some memorabilia bread boards available soon, made from the internal Rimu of the building.

To keep updated with what is happening follow the Kirwee Tavern Facebook page: ‘Kirwee Tavern, Restaurant and Hotel’.

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On Monday the demolition team found the old raffle barrel in the rubble! It was reported that the balls inside were a bit black, but other than that the wooden barrel was in good shape.

“Just needs a spit n’ polish,” commented Steve Evans.

“Roll on the new ‘Wee’ and we can get the Kirwee Fire Brigade raffles and the Kirwee Social Golf going again,” he added.

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Friday 29th May 2020

Darfield Police have been kept busy over the weekend with general Policing tasks and a missing tramper search in Arthur’s Pass over Saturday night/Sunday morning.

If you intend to venture into the hills for a bit of R&R, please make sure you let a friend or family member

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Darfield Police spent a good part of Saturday night in Arthur’s Pass and then went for a big walk up the Waimakariri river on Sunday morning, only to locate the missing tramper safe and well having decided at the last minute to make her day -tramp into an over-nighttramp. This resulted in a lot of unnecessary time for Police, not to mention SAR volunteers, being spent away from home, when a simple text message, before venturing out, could have avoided the whole situation. Police suggest that trampers, and hunters, carry with them a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) at all times, which they can activate in an emergency situation.

On Friday night Police processed a local man for a low level reading of excess breath alcohol. Please, if you are unsure if you should be driving; get a lift home. While a reading of between 250 and 400, results in a $200 ticket and fifty

demerit points, those fifty points can be all it takes to put your licence at risk of being suspended for excess demerit points. Obviously, we would rather people made good decisions and didn't risk losing their licences and subsequently, putting their employment in jeopardy, for something completely avoidable.

As we are moving towards a bit more normality I want to say a thank you to all of you who have played the game over the past couple of months and made my job so much easier; essentially being able to focus on crime, rather than chasing otherwise good people for lockdown breaches. I also want to again thank Malvern Community Health & Welfare Trust, The two Rivers and Malvern Hub for helping keep an eye on the vulnerable during this time, Also our amazing Volunteers Ambulance and Fire Service.

Cheers, Hamish, Andy & Blair.

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Targeted at rural women, this project shares positive stories about health, safety and wellbeing. This is in order to influence change in rural industries and communities and boost women’s confidence in their ability to influence change.

The #PlantASeedForSafety Project works by profiling women from all parts of rural communities. Women who are making practical improvements to health, safety and wellbeing. From farm

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going to change minds; it’s social change that’s needed.

“Farm safety encompasses more than just the safe handling of chemicals, or animals; or safety on quad bikes, or tractors. It’s also about having strategies to deal with stress and having the right conversations to ensure the safety of children, or other more vulnerable men and women on the farm and in the community,” said Safer Farms General Manager, Tony Watson.

Watson “If someone has found a better, safer way of doing something on the farm, or in their community, that’s the story the project aims to tell.

“With ten work related deaths in the agriculture sector in the first three months of this year alone, CORE HS Ltd also hope this project will influence change in the sector,” he added.

“Everyone wants to see their loved ones walk through the door at the end of the day and we believe that women who #PlantASeedForSafety can save lives,” Tony said.

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Friday 29th May 2020

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Tel 03 317 9497 • Mob 027 355 0451 www.greendalebutchery.co.nz “We welcomed our learners back on site as we entered Level 2,” said Bronwen Seaward, Principal. “It has been wonderful seeing their smiling faces and hearing all about their adventures during lockdown.

We were very fortunate that all our children were able to continue learning at home through Levels 4 and 3 and we thank and congratulate our parents for being the most amazing and supportive teachers over the past few weeks.”

Above: Fred R, with Principal Bronwen Seaward sharing an important message about being kind and Emma K.

“Monday, May 18th started with 95% attendance and lots of excitement about being back at School,” reported Darfield High School Principal, James Morris. “Students and staff quickly settled back into School routines, albeit with a few extra requirements for hand sanitising and contact tracing. Many local, national and international events that students were due to be involved in have been cancelled so we are looking forward to sports and other activities starting up again when we are able,” he added.

Above: Year 9 Students happy to be back at school.

L-R: Olivia Heath, Nami Kelly, Anna Roberts and Maurine Basu.

A great day was had at the Coalgate Bowling Club on Saturday, May 24th when over thirty people from the district turned up to have a bowl after being in lockdown for many weeks.

The Club had heard there were a number of people keen to get back to playing bowls, especially some elderly players as for many this is a highlight to be looked forward to. “There was a great atmosphere and everyone adhered to separation regulations; we can't wait for next Saturday,” commented a spokesperson.

Any local bowlers, either novice or experienced, are welcome to head along. To keep up to date with things that are happening at Coalgate Bowling Club visit their Facebook page: ‘Coalgate Bowling Club’.

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Friday 29th May 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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To deal with an over abundance of top-quality stock Carol’s Closet, pre-loved clothing and accessories in Hororata (who donate all their usual sales funds to St John’s Church - Hororata), are giving shoppers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Fill-A-Bag Saturday is a one day only chance to get something for nothing on May 30th.

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Presentation of President’s Report Financial Statement of Accounts Election of Officers Followed by a General Meeting

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

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Malvern Netball Centre is looking at starting the 2020 season in Term 3!

Subject to Netball New Zealand Guidelines

REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL OPEN All Clubs have opened up their registrations for all grades (Yr 1 - Senior) VISIT: • Darfield : www.sporty.co.nz/darfieldnetball • Kirwee: www.kirweenetball.co.nz • Shef/Spring: www.sporty.co.nz/springfieldsheffieldnetballclub • Sth Malvern: www.sporty.co.nz/southmalvernnetballclub

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GOLF RESULTS

Results 22nd May 2020 MATCH OF THE DAY: Winter Stableford (12 holes) 1st: M Morten, N Penney 25 3rd: A Hogg 24 4th: J Wilson 23 5th: 22 5th K Beaumont, D Stone 7th: P Reynolds, P Pearce 21 Results 23rd May 2020 MATCH OF THE DAY: Mid Winter Ambrose 1st: P Fletcher, J Halkett, B Bryant, S Stewart 60.7 2nd: M Edwards, C Cunnington, S Edwards, J Helmore 60.8 3rd: 3rd M Wills, N Penney, D Annans, I Palmer 60.9 4th: K Hicks, C Stevens, G Chambers 61.1 5th: A Inch, G Robertson, C Bishop, R Kars 61.2 6th: M Morten, J Morten, D Reardon 61.8 7th: T Hicks, R Steiller, K Vanloi, G Harris 62.7

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Phone:

03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! EDpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Phone Rini

027 451 7300 FOR SALE

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier access

WARM & sunny, two bed unit available June. Darfield. $350 per week. Email: darfieldhouse@gmail.com No smokers or pets.

LIFESTYLE BLOCK LIFESTYLE block maintenance.

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

Phone 027 262 9200.

LOCKSMITH

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

Looking for

LARGE TREE SHELTERBELTS! Will pay good money for the right trees, any species considered.

WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY! Clean & tidy workers.

Fully qualified crew for the job!

Call Rini on

027 451 7300 PAINTING & DECORATING

• Up to 6m height topped

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based at 5m or less 24hr mobile service, keys • Branch size up to 50mm cut and general lock and • Cutter drops material to safe maintenance. EFTPOS side of hedge. available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

WOOD shavings - untreated, CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log PAINTING & DECORATING clean shavings suitable for -burners flue, check the horse stables, calving sheds, firebricks, baffles, air-tubes UDI Painting & Decorating. For chicken houses and rabbit and controls. We're experts all painting & decorating h u t c h e s . A v a i l a b l e i n on coal-ranges, also sweeping services! Fully qualified.

70L bags, 1m 3 bales any sized open fire. We quote Interior & exterior painting & (compressed) and bulk and undertake repairs, flue plastering. Wallpapering & delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 extensions and install bird roof painting. Quality Services. for more details. netting. 0800 224 464 Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

Members NZHHA. GRAZING WANTED

‘For all your decorating needs’

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

DAIRY GRAZIER WANTED We require more grazing properties for young stock replacements this coming season.

Yearling heifers available in Aug/Sept and new seasons calves from Nov, on 18 month contracts.

Ideally irrigated land, with good infrastructure as regular weighing is required, but are happy to consider good fertile summer safe properties.

Phone David Topham

ALSO WANTED

027 435 2308

• 100 R1 Beef or Beef X steers • 100 R2 Beef or Beef X steers

to discuss your options of what you have available now, or for the future!

HEDGE TRIMMING

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

Friday 29th May 2020 SITUATION VACANT

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EXPERIENCED CAFÉ COOK Taste of Kiwi is a young, new concept Café in Springfield!

We are looking for an experienced Café Cook for day shifts only, barista experience an advantage.

You will be the sole kitchen cook - Approx 20 hours per week.

Please email us for a detailed job package at:

kristinaandcameron@gmail.com

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

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

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

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.

Please submit applications, including a current CV,

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

SITUATION WANTED

WANTED

SITUATION VACANT CAREGIVER Caregiver required for 2 boys aged 3 & 5 years, Darfield based.

Hours: Tues, Thur & Friday’s, 2:30pm - 5:30pm (5pm Friday’s).

Would include pick up from school & kindy (car seats supplied) & some meal prep.

May suit retired / semi-retied person, or uni student. Payment options can be discussed.

For more details please phone 027 410 2553

WINDOW CLEANING

03 318 3003

www.hunterglass.co.nz

TRADES

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

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

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

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES Your very own LOCAL, reliable & experienced

WINDOW CLEANER Satisfaction Guaranteed!

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

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.

For all your Plumbing Requirements in Canterbury!

• New Housing • Spouting • Roof Repairs • House Alterations • Hot Water Cylinders • Installing Solar Hot Water STEVE TE HAARA PHONE: 347 3006 MOBILE: 027 243 6974 EMAIL: sleightplumbing@gmail.com

WINDOW TINTING

TINTTINT-A-WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block.

Heat Glare control. Privacy.

Safety/Security. Frosted films.

Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468.

Heat pump supply, installa1on, servicing & maintenance

info@tintawindow.co.nz

E X P E R I E N C E D , c a s u a l AMMUNITION and reloading www.tintawindow.co.nz. shepherd. Some tractor e q u i p m e n t . P o w d e r TRADES driving. Ask for Craig projectiles, presses etc. Any calibre rifle / shotgun.

03 424 2699.

RELIABLE, RELIABLE mature male, Anything hunting related. AUTO & Marine Upholsterer Darfield local, looking for Cash buyer. Contact Rob 3967 West Coast Rd. Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: employment. Has local 03 342 5885. knowledge, honest, loyal, BUYING possum fur. Phone Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, good references. Licences Charlie on 318 3144.

Saturday 9am to 12pm.

DEAD damaged or derelict www.advancedupholstery.co.nz class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, P, F. DEAD, Plus certificate three in cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, NEW kitchens, wardrobes, Aged Care. Reliable transport, including motorbikes. Cash laundries or what ever you willing to learn. Ph Andrew 03 p a i d . P l e a s e p h o n e need! Remodelled or just new 03 318 0650.

318 8671 or 027 386 9986. doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 WINDOW REPAIRS WINDOW REPAIRS or 027 439 3926.

PORTABLE sawmill for all your  Retrofit Double glazing timber requirements and  Frameless showers  Repairs macrocarpa sales. Please  Mirrors phone Graeme Knowles on  Splashbacks 021 613 229.  Pet doors and more

Locally owned and operated

TRADES

General household & business electrical work.

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

Ph: 021 387 750 COMPUTER

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you Mark Jones are doing that makes you happy or 03 318 1956 unhappy. It is what you think about. 027 210 4242 0800 427 427 - Dale Carnegie (1888-1955). www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996!

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

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

• Washing

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

• 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

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

Home Improvements, Alterations, Repairs Re-lining, Weatherboard Replacements, Fences & Decks

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

Phone

david wilkinson

03 980 4979

registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

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.

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

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

After 10 years, a mother began to think her child very oddly neither looked like her or her husband. So she booked a DNA test, which resulted in showing that the child was in fact not theirs! She mentioned the troubling news to her husband, and he said…“You don’t remember do you? When we were leaving the hospital the baby had a dirty nappy, and you told me to go and change him!

So I went inside, got a clean one and left the dirty one there!” His wife fainted.