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ISSUE 973 Friday 5th February 2021

PGG Supporting Community 5 Grand Opening Continued

PB - Welcome 2021

Summer Family Event

Motoring with Macca

Carol’s Closet Milestone

Diversified Finishing Systems 9 Country Legends

Miss Pinup New Zealand

New Fitness Stations

Firearms Buy-Back

Little Red Farm

Darfield Garden Club Report 13 Malvern Community Board

Swimming Success

Golf Results

Sport Notices

Malvern Rifle Club

Rog Out

Public Notices

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Save The Date

Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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On Sunday, January 31st approximately two hundred and fifty people attended the Kirwee Tree House’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Centre is located on School Lane, in Kirwee and is a fully catered, purpose-built, architecturally designed facility, that co-owners Dee Wilson and Jessica Boyes have put a lot of thought and love into. They have created a place that as mothers, they would feel really comfortable taking their children, to have an amazing, stimulating, safe and enjoyable time. Families who had already enrolled, enjoyed the opportunity to meet teachers and others who will be attending. New enrolments were also taken on the day, with people extremely excited and enthusiastic about the Centre. The Preschool’s walls were beautifully decorated with artwork by students from Kirwee Model School. Their outdoor area is absolutely fabulous and will be thoroughly enjoyed by those attending. Children and adults loved sampling the items on the daily menu and lots of positive feedback was received. Guest speaker, Murray Wilson talked about the history of the land, including how he used to ride his pony to school across the very land that the Centre is built on. Prior to cutting the ribbon he mentioned how glad he is, to see the area being used for early education.

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L-R: Ben, Olli, Harri and Dee Wilson, Jess Boyes with husband Murray, holding their baby Brodie and Bobbi Wilson at the opening of the Kirwee Tree House.

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Things to do on Valentine's Day that you will both remember forever! 1. Have a movie marathon. 2. Invent new cocktails together. 3. Make a restaurant style, 3 course meal. 4. Take a scenic walk (we have a beautiful backyard here in Selwyn). www.more4ubeauty.co.nz 5. Write each other letters. Phone: 03 318 7687 6. Set up a ‘staycation’, Website: www.more4ubeauty.co.nz make home feel like Find us on Facebook at: ‘more4ubeauty’ a holiday! 45B South Terrace, Darfield 7. Do a scavenger hunt. Bookings can be made via 8. Have a DIY spa day. our Facebook Page & Website! 9. Go camping for the night. 10. Order a takeaway feast. 11. Plan your dream vacation together. 12. Recreate your first TAB date. Gaming 13. Start a project you will Widescreen both enjoy. TVs 14. At home wine or beer Accommodation tasting. Kiwi Liquor Café 15. Go on a spontaneous Courtesy Bus road trip, don’t make any plans - just drive!

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Water safety is extremely important, especially over the summer period when people are enjoying swimming, boating, going to the beach or rivers and generally enjoying water activities in the summer heat. Below are some tips on knowing what to do, if you get into trouble and need help. • Always call out for help, raising your hand is beneficial, but yelling is your best tool. Make it short and sharp, HELP! So people know you are serious. • On your back is the best position in the water - you can breathe, yell for help and see around you. • People who try to rescue others in water are more likely to drown themselves, than the one they are saving - know your limits. • Hypothermia is a big risk at lakes and rivers. Learn the signs and symptoms and how to treat them. • It is important to understand the risks of

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Lots of excellent water skills being learnt at lessons run by Malvern Swim School. each body of water; sea - rips, rivers - currents, lakes - temperature. Malvern Swim School teach the children to have the right tools and skills to be safe in water, including: • Getting the children to practice submerging without panicking, rolling onto their backs and standing up in shallow water. • Talking about the water elevator - letting the water push you up to the top. As they advance and gain confidence,

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Working on the child's confidence in deep water, understanding their limits in deeper and cold water environments and rolling onto their back, floating while waiting for help. Making these skills fun for children helps them learn. It takes 400 times for a child to retain a new skill, but 4,000 times to make it become automatic.

Malvern Swim School are always thinking of ways to keep these skills exciting and fresh, as well as informative for parents. They are also currently looking into funding to run water safety lessons, in local schools.

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Mark and Karen, with the barbecue trailer that has been built for the community to use. An exciting, new barbecue trailer has recently been designed and built, with the Selwyn and Waimakariri communities in mind. Mark Terry previously worked for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, in Blenheim, relocated to PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Darfield in July 2020. Being new to the area, the trailer was a idea, to help locals in our community and in turn give Mark’s business some profile. He engaged with close friend, Glen McKay an

engineer based in Oxford, to design and build the trailer. Shortly after starting the process, Mark entered a business partnership with Karen Hennessy, (who already works in real estate, with PGG Wrightson Darfield) offering a unique male/female team approach to real estate, in the Selwyn/Waimakariri districts. The trailer is available for use to anybody in the Selwyn or Waimakariri district - including clubs, individuals, companies,

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Another highlight was the activity stations, including painting, playdough and arts and crafts. Children enjoyed having their faces painted by the fairy lady and Ice-cream Charlie was a hit. Kirwee Tree House is a wonderful addition to the community and a place Dee and Jessica are enormously proud of! Children will love spending time there, making lifetime memories and friends.

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Lola Jones making herself at home in the dining area of the new Centre.

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‘Frantic’ could be the word to describe what has happened in the real estate market post lockdown and heading into the Christmas period. Auctions, multiple offers, deadline sales, all proved popular with some stellar results. Unfortunately, many buyers ‘just’ missed out, so we thought we could offer some insights into how to be successful, when it comes to buying. An auction is the most transparent form of sale, as buyers can see/feel/hear the competition and where the market see's the value in the property. Getting into a position to buy at auction can be both daunting and expensive. At Property Brokers we have

accepted the challenge to remove these barriers, in providing all the necessary documentation and support to be the successful bidder. This helps both the seller and buyer get the desired outcome. In fact, watch this space, as we will be running an ‘auction training’ evening locally soon. Multiple offers and deadline sales are becoming more and more the norm. Unfortunately, there can only be one successful offer in these scenarios. Our advice is to ask the sales agent for recent sales data, re-search available websites for sales data, such as Homes.co.nz and Oneroof.co.nz. When submitting an offer, owners who are presented offers that have

very few conditions, find this more attractive than an offer full of conditions. The more homework you can do upfront, the better your offer will look. In terms of price, put in an offer at a level that if you miss out you will not be left disappointed. 2021 does not look like it is slowing down in the short term. The LVR restrictions coming may impact further into the year. If you are thinking of selling, now could be the right time. As always feel free to call us for a no obligation appraisal, to see if it is ‘your’ time to sell. Tony Quayle, Branch Manager, Property Brokers.

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Domestic Pest Control Specialists! Brian & Rose Walker The annual Malvern Family Fun Day will be held at the Darfield Domain, on February 6th, from 10am -2pm. The event, now in its seventh year, still hosted by the Two Rivers Community Trust. Just as people were brought together in 1840 to sign a treaty at Waitangi to form a community, a nation; this event brings people together in Darfield, mostly to enjoy the day and each other’s company. It is an event where families can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy free fun activities. There will be some old school family events, like sack races, wheelbarrow races, gumboot throwing and tug of war. Cricket for kids, and big kids will swing into action, in addition to the modern activities, such as bouncy castles, Pedal Mania, face painting, archery, house of bricks and music. Model boats will also be on the pond sailing out at 10am and 2pm, with some commentary about each one. Owners of the boats will be available, if anyone would like find out more

information. The event is designed for people to come together with their family, to enjoy some fun as a community without having to spend a lot of money. It is also an opportunity to showcase Malvern’s local services, groups and initiatives, including some run by the Two Rivers Community Trust. With a purpose to promote connectedness in families and community in Malvern, community-wide events like this bring people from all walks of life together, strengthening the bonds between each other. Those bonds act to improve well -being, while helping to alleviate personal struggles. Establishing a strong area identity is also important, particularly for rural areas of Selwyn. Events like this, help to connect residents and keep old traditions alive, while making new ones in the process. Most of the activities are completely free to enjoy, and there will be vintage fire engine rides which are $2 each. A variety of food and drink will be

available to purchase, but what we really want to encourage, promote and celebrate, is for people to bring their own picnic to enjoy each other’s company. The Two Rivers Community Trust’s vision for our district, is to be a resilient community where people belong, contribute and flourish. Recognising the value of a community working together is a key focus for the Trust. The Trust has worked in partnership with our community to establish and maintain many initiatives, including the Foodbank.

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Do more to monitor your safety! Hello fellow road users. I hope you all have had a safe and happy summer. This time last year, I wrote about the fact that now any vehicle manufactured pre 2000 (20 years old) will receive yearly WOFs. That’s twelve months between safety checks! I’ve always been an advocate for a distance/time based WOF, (10,000kms or twelve months whichever comes first). That way a high usage vehicle will be checked more often and before it wears out, and a vehicle that is used once a week to go to the local shops (Nana’s car), is checked once a year. According to Motor Trade Association figures, “40% of cars failed their first WOF inspection, which amounts to a total of 1,886,104 vehicles. It shows that many car owners still rely on the warrant of fitness inspection to discover any problems.” What we are finding in the workshop is a fair percentage of vehicles presented to us for their yearly WOFs, are failing on multiple items. Often these vehicles have done more than 30,000kms since their last WOF check. MTA advise, “Drivers need to be doing more to monitor the safety of their cars. Everyone should check the most common issues - lights, brakes, suspension and tyres at least every six months.” That is where a GOOD service comes in.

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Local second-hand clothing shop, Carol’s Closest, is celebrating their fourth year since opening. Based in the old library at the Hororata Hall, while the Hall is deteriorating slowly. The Closet continues to get more and more popular. They can keep their clothing and accessory prices low thanks to generous donations from all over Canterbury. Pre-loved, recycled, up-cycling whatever people choose to call it, this is the way of the future. “We get such a variety of items, it’s a shame our premises are so small, we can only cater for woman’s clothing, shoes and accessories,” Carol Gurney commented. “We are a volunteer organisation with very generous helpers. There is a red

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The ‘Diversified Finishing Systems’ Field Day, kicks off the first in a series of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Central Canterbury Farming for Profit Programme days on Thursday, February 18th. The focus of this event will be around EID management, Lamb and Beef finishing systems and variable rate irrigation. The afternoon will be an interactive workshop run at Valehead, a finishing farm near Windwhistle, owned by Dan and Gee Harper and Colin and Hilary Guild. The property operates primarily as a finishing farm for their hill country property, Quartz Hill Station. Valehead, is 350ha and underwent 200ha of irrigation development in 2015, through the Central Plains Irrigation Scheme. Presentations from Alliance Group Te Mana Lamb™, will cover the base breed and understanding of the specific grazing and herbage systems, as well as the importance of EID technology. Alongside the overall economics and marketing opportunities, Chefs from Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will present attendees with a sampler of the produce, at the conclusion of the day. Beef + Lamb New Zealand will look into beef finishing systems. Southern Stations Waygu, will

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Carol outside Carol’s Closet, in Hororata.

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Country Music legends Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan, played to a packed out capacity crowd at the Oxford Club on Friday, January 29th. Annette Dugan, Brendan’s sister, opened the evening and proved she has inherited the singing ability of the Dugan family.

Brendan followed and showcased his impressive vocals singing old crowd favourites and even his latest chart topper ‘Memory Country Jail’. This song is presently number 2 on the Tasmanian Country Music Charts. Brendan is always a crowd favourite and didn’t disappoint,

L - R: Dennis Marsh, Brendan Dugan and Brendan’s sister Annette Dugan.

he had the audience up on the dance floor, grooving to the ‘Dugan Beat’. Consummate singer and entertainer, Dennis Marsh, opened his segment of the show with a crowd favourite, ‘The Wonder of You’. Dennis, New Zealand’s number 1 Country Artist, interacted with the crowd, told numerous funny and witty stories and had the music fans entranced as he entertained. Some of his Maori songs were very enthusiastically received, with the crowd singing along and joining in. After the show ended, the performers were surrounded by fans, seeking autographs and buying merchandise. A magic night at the Oxford Club…. Not to be forgotten!

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sparking her interest in these events. She has been attending pageants like this for the last two to three years. “Being a retired gymnast and a musician, there has always been a natural and humble sense for performance in me,” said Sharvelle. “There is a lot of preparation that goes into these events for competitors, they need to put outfits together for four different sections and every outfit needs to be detailed with accessories. I have also been rehearsing my catwalk and talent, where I will be singing a 1950’s classic.

“Something that is really important to me is kindness, you never know what journey people have been on. I would love to be an example of love, kindness and create an atmosphere of unity within my community”, Sharvelle commented. She has recently judged a pageant near Christchurch and she will be also be attending and competing in two pageants prior to Miss Pinup New Zealand, to get used to being on stage again after lockdown. As well as running her very first pageant, at the Hanmer Motorfest, in February.

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Springfield’s Tawera Reserve has been fitted with six new fitness stations. Woodchip has been laid at two of the allotted areas and safety barriers have been removed. The Stations are situated on the North and East sides of the Reserve. Tawera Reserve is located on five acres of land, on the corner of Tramway Road and Tawera Lane, in the Springfield township. Native plants surround the fitness spaces, created for fun and wellbeing, for locals and visitors to enjoy. Plans also include a walk track, bike track, pump track and skills zone in the centre. Various family-friendly areas will be created including a BBQ and picnic area.

Police are running another buyback to collect newly prohibited firearms, pistol carbine conversion kits and associated parts, as per regulations which took effect on February 1st. “The three month buy-back will be based at Police stations by appointment, with applications for compensation made at the time the items are handed over. Unlike last year, we will not be doing any large collection events this time,” said Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. “The difference for this buyback, is that we are dealing with a much smaller number of firearms and parts. “They mainly impact pistols and pump action rifles recently manufactured or imported

Zoe Walker (7) from Springfield, enjoying the new fitness stations.

through permit and dealer sales records. “We are asking people to please start contacting Police to book an appointment from February to bring their items in. “We appreciate the support the firearms community gave us in the previous buy-back and we want to ensure we’re doing all we can, to make this next one as easy as we can for people again. “Booking times to hand over items when our regional collection teams are at the location, will ensure each person gets the time they need to ask questions, ensure there is no rushing, no queues and they will also be meeting with the assessors, so everything can be dealt with at that time.

“If people do not book when our collection teams are on site and instead come in at any time, their applications won’t be able to be completed on the day. The buy-back will run for three months, so people will need to apply for compensation by May 1st, 2021, at a station when handing in their items. If people have unique items, there is a separate process as there was last year and those applications must be made within the first sixty days (by April 2nd). While the buy-back ends on May 1st, 2021, the amnesty period will run until August 1st, for anybody who still wishes to hand over a prohibited item or pistol carbine conversion kit. People who want to retain their prohibited items or pistol carbine conversion kits, will need to make endorsement and permit applications within sixty days from February 1st. “We have a good partnership with our firearms community, and we are committed to maintaining and growing that relationship, to ensure that together we are working to keep firearms only in the hands of people who have shown themselves responsible enough to have them,” Jevon concluded.

For more information and key dates visit: www.police.govt.nz/amnestyand-buy-back.

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Recently, the Little Red Farm (a boutique free range egg business) has changed ownership and moved premises to Hororata. Brendon Albon, Dee Oliver and children, Luke and Lilly Oliver-Albon have taken on this exciting venture. The business works perfectly around their lifestyle and is true family affair, with everyone taking on a role, Lilly has even taken on the role of hen namer! The Oliver-Albon family saw the Little Red Farm advertised on Trade Me which it caught their attention, as they had a similar, smaller scale operation running with their own chickens,

providing eggs for personal use. The business came equipped with four hundred and seventyfive pasture raised free range chickens, laying four hundred and fifty eggs daily, which are collected by hand. These hens are incredibly happy and lucky being able to forage in pastures 24/7, laying more flavoursome, healthy and nutritious eggs! They have a convenient service operating, delivering their Jumbo, Large and Mixed grade eggs, servicing Darfield and Kirwee on a Tuesday, and Rolleston and surrounds on a Thursday. To see the exact area, visit their website (details

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below) or contact them to place an order. They also attend markets and supply various cafes and catering outfits, such as The Fat Beagle Café, G and T Catering at Larcomb Vineyard, Hororata Café and Food for Thought at the Tannery, in Christchurch. Their egg cartons are a little bit special, as they are made from 100% recycled paper, which is also 100% recyclable! “We reuse our packaging where possible and compost packaging that is past it's best. We love to reduce waste and do our bit for the environment,” they said proudly.

‘Pasture raised free range eggs. Delivered from our family farm direct to your door’. To place an order or to see where they deliver visit: littleredfarm.co.nz

“Malvern Local with farming background & 20 years accounts experience. I’ll bring value to your business at reasonable rates”

• Monthly bookkeeping, GST, PAYE,

payroll - short term or ongoing

• Software support and training • Annual Budget preparation

Cash Manager, MYOB, Reckon, Excel, Smart & Ace Payroll, Minda, Nait

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Dee and Brendon with their happy, healthy hens.

Little Red Farm, at the Ohoka Market. L-R: Lilly, Luke and Brendon. Members who braved the heat on the hottest day of the year so far, enjoyed a lovely walk around Waddington on a balmy, pleasant evening. A visit to Dee and Jim Nunan was a delight, originally The Old Parsonage, built in 1881. The garden filled with many wonderful cottage plants, fruit trees and crockery. Dahlias, roses, clematis and a lovely white Bella Donna lily, were among the many flowers we enjoyed viewing throughout the garden. Also, hidden amongst the flora was a treasure trove of mini museums, with dolls houses, embroidery, collectibles, miniatures and even a little replica chapel. We walked down to Pine House, a historic home built in 1874, on the corner of Waddington Road. Leanne and Mike Cummins have restored the old building and now have the huge task of bringing the garden back to it’s former glory. An original Spanish fir tree dominates the lawn, along with a beautiful large kowhai tree, both are heritage listed and protected. The gardens are already looking impressive with the border garden, orchard, roses, hydrangeas and the original large trees, being a grand backdrop to what is certainly going to be a stunning display. Back to Caroline Jones’ home, for a walk down memory lane with Fred Boole, on the life and early times of Waddington was enjoyed by all, as was the supper, especially the ice cream sandwiches. Everyone enjoyed their walk in the country, meeting folk along the way, some time for socialising ended a perfect evening. Lee Stokes.

Available for: Landscaping Painting Fencing and more!

Steve is available to help with Planning & Design Phone: 03 312 4747 Cell: 027 312 4747 Email: summerfieldfencing@xtra.co.nz Web: www.summerfieldfencing.co.nz

Phone: 0800 720 720 Mobile: 022 069 6183 Email: paul@multi-scape.co.nz Website: www.multi-scape.co.nz Full range of plant available including diggers and trucks

Full Service from start to finish!

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The Board held its first meeting for 2021 on Monday, January 25th in the Darfield Library and Service Centre meeting rooms. The Board discussed a number of issues, including the successful Christmas in the Park and Santa in the Grotto events, which were held during December. The resolution of matters raised at previous meetings was noted, including water hydrants in Kirwee cleared of vegetation and marked with cat’s eyes, the Tawera Reserve added to the Reserves Contract for maintenance and the responsibility for the mowing of effluent fields, in Lake Coleridge clarified. The Chair and Mrs Meares reported on attending a presentation late last year, by a group of Darfield High School students on ideas to enhance Darfield Township. These ideas were very well presented and included a protective pedestrian crossing in Bray street, a flying fox, a playground at the Reserve for older children, plus a recycling station at the supermarket, with tokens for cans and bottles as a reward. The Chief Executive spoke about the passing of John Reid in late December. John was Council’s Major Projects Property Manager, since 2015 and leaves a wonderful legacy to community sport in the District. The Board also received an update on progress made on the Selwyn Sports Centre. Key dates for the 2021 2031 Draft Long Term Plan were included in his report, important to note that submissions will close at the end of April. It is expected that the Council will adopt the Long Term Plan at its Council meeting, scheduled for June, 23rd 2021. Members of the Board noted that Mr Rob Lawrence has been appointed as the Darfield community representative, on the Westview Special Fund Committee and extend their congratulations to him. This Committee will be responsible for accepting and allocating funds for projects for the Westview Park in Darfield. Information on how the public can submit projects for consideration will be provided shortly.

The Board will have its first drop-in session for the year on Tuesday, February 9th from 3:30pm, at Windwhistle School. Anyone is welcome to come and talk to the Board about any issue across the Ward.

While most teens are enjoying a long summer break, many swimmers don't have long to relax. The New Year saw a five day swim camp in Timaru for local swimmer, Chloe Newbigging and her team mates from Selwyn Swim Club, including Brooke Bennett from West Melton, Ben Smith and Holly Smith from Hororata. This was followed by a week of training, twice a day at Darfield and Rolleston pools, ending with the Canterbury West Coast Long Course Swimm i ng Championships, in Dunedin from January 21st to 24th. This was the first time since last year the swimmers have raced in a 50m pool, due to Covid, it is very different to racing in a 25m pool. Chloe swam very well, making lots of new PB’s (personal bests), swimming against others of all ages, including Sophie Pascoe and Erika Fairweather. Heats were in the morning and finals were swum in the evening, which she made for each race including 4 super finals (fastest 8 swimmers of all ages).

Well done to all those who competed and achieved personal bests.

Results: Chloe Newbigging (15-16yr women's) Gold • 100m Backstroke (3rd in open age group) • 200m Backstroke • 400m Individual Medley (3rd in open age group) Silver • 200m Individual Medley • 50m Back • Girls Freestyle Relay Team Bronze • Girls Medley Relay Team. Brooke Bennett (13-14yr women's) Gold • 100m Breaststroke • 800m Freestyle • 1500m Freestyle Silver • 200m Individual Medley • 200m Breaststroke • 400m Freestyle Bronze • 100m Freestyle. Holly Smith (13-14yr women's) Silver • 1500m Freestyle Bronze • 800m Freestyle. Ben Smith (15-16yr men’s:) Bronze • 800m.

Chloe Newbigging with some of her winnings from the Canterbury West Coast Long Course Swimming Championships.

Holly Smith and Brooke Bennett with some of their winnings from the Canterbury West Coast Long Course Swimming Championships.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Community Board meetings and to talk to the Board about any issues in their community. Please contact the Board secretary board.secretary@selwyn.govt.nz to make an appointment, if you wish to speak. Please be reminded that there is still funding available in the Malvern Community Board Discretionary Fund, which can be applied for on Council’s website at: www.selwyn.govt.nz For further information on this funding, you are welcome to email the Accounts Officer on grants@selwyn.govt.nz or talk to any Board member. John Morten, Malvern Community Board Chair.

Next meeting:

Monday 22nd February 4:00pm Darfield Library & Service Centre

OUR NEXT ISSUE: Friday 12th February 2021

DEADLINES: EDITORIAL 1pm, Monday | ADVERTISING: 10am, Tuesday

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GOLF RESULTS

Results 23rd January 2021 SUMMER STABLEFORD 1st: H Yojdale 55 2nd: K Beaumont 40 3rd: R Frampton 38 4th: M Morten 37 Two’s: W Norton, A Sime, J Reardon Second Shot in 2: D Reardon Closest to the Pins: J Reardon, R Stieller, K Beaumont, M Weatherly Results 29th January 2021 THREE CLUB CHALLENGE, 12 HOLE STABLEFORD 1st: C Stevenson 31 2nd: M Te Waa 26 3rd: P McOscar & S Kimber 23 Results 30th January 2021 COMBINED PAIRS NETT 1st: K Beaumont & I Palmer 139 2nd: A Sime & C Thorne, B Marshall & K Vai’ulu 142 3rd: S Oliver & A Martin, D Mansbridge & N Abbott 145 4th: M White & L Palmer 146 Two’s: D Reardon, W Norton, A Sime, C Thorne, N Muir Second Shot in 2: B Marshall Closest to the Pins: M White, D Reardon, R Frampton, P McOscar Results 2nd February 2021 TEAM STABLEFORD with a coloured ball 1st: A Green, I Mclaughlin, I Palmer 43 2nd=: C Robinson, P Taylor 36 T Hicks, P Reynolds, M Wills 36 Closest to the Pin: M Wills, S Gilmour, N Muir

SUNDAY 21st FEBRUARY Registrations from 8am Race Briefing 9:45am - Race Start 10am 981 Dalethorpe Road, Sheffield 24km Bike/12km Rec Bike/11km Run

Refreshments & bouncy castle available

SOUTH MALVERN NETBALL CLUB Registrations Opening Soon for the 2021 Netball Season for all Grades. Contact Corita Mitchell 022 068 0787 or email southmalvern@gmail.com

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB Senior pre-season training has now commenced. Every Thursday, 6:30pm at Kirwee Rugby Club. Current and new players most welcome. For further info contact Head Coach, Andy Pearce 021 050 7016 Advert sponsored by Joe Brankin, Mike Pero Real Estate

REGISTRATIONS OPEN SOON Taking registrations for: Future Ferns Years 1 - 4, Year 5 and up players Senior mid-week & Saturday Social players Phone Victoria 027 208 0581 Email: darfieldnetballclub@gmail.com

www.kirweerugby.co.nz

After morning showers, a warm sunny day greeted shooters, with another tricky wind changing in angle and pressure during the afternoon. The moisture from the morning showers generated more mirage than usual. Opportunities were missed on the first 300 yard range, with no one scoring a 50 (TR) or 60 (F Class) in these good conditions. At 500 yards Allan, Daniel and Chris shot the possible (target rifle) 50, with Andre shooting an impressive 75 at 600 yards. Andre, Allan and Daniel finished on same score, with their centre counts determining their finishing order. In FTR, Mark started well, but couldn’t hold off Charlie at 600 yards. Thanks to club members who arrived early to do some maintenance on the range. Sighting at 500 yards was much easier when one wasn’t looking through the long grass, further up the range. There will be shooting next weekend - a training day at 800 and/or 900 yards. 12:30pm set up, with shooting to begin at 1:00pm.

Club Championship #5, January 30th, 2021 300, 500, 600 yards 10, 10 & 15 counting shots respectively. 300 x 10 500 x 10 600 x 15 Total OTR TR A A Du Toit 48.005 49.006 75.007 172.018 Al White 49.002 50.008 73.007 172.017 D Alexander 49.004 50.006 73.004 172.014 C Kershaw 49.007 50.005 72.004 171.016 T Webb 48.005 48.005 72.003 168.013 TR B A Orr 45.002 47.001 68.003 160.006 B Brown 38.001 42.000 66.004 146.005 P Carter 22.000 41.000 58.000 121.000 FTR C Ledbrook 52.002 56.001 79.001 187.004 M Alexander 56.004 58.004 72.001 186.009 M Chui 58.003 57.001 63.003 178.007 A Zietsman 46.001 48.000 72.000 166.001 F-PR R Bao 53.002 56.002 75.001 184.005 FO P Nichol 46.002 47.001 69.000 162.003

Visitors are welcome to the Range, contact details can be found on the Malvern Rifle Club Facebook page: Malvern Rifle Club.

Kirwee Netball are now taking registrations for: Future Ferns Year 1-4 | Year 5 and up players Senior Mid-week & Saturday Social players

To register online visit: www.kirweenetball.co.nz If anyone, new to the area, is interested in playing, coaching or sponsoring the Kirwee Club please email kirweesecretary@gmail.com

Springfield Sheffield Netball Club is welcoming past and new players, coaches, managers. Come and join our dynamic country club!

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We are currently taking registrations for... • Future Ferns Year 1-4 • Year 5 and up players • Senior mid-week competition • Saturday Social players, walking netball Enquires to: Raewyn, Ph: 021 332 887 • E: presssnetball@gmail.com Rachael, Ph: 027 613 4716 • E: secssnetball@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Applications are now being accepted for this annual memorial fund of up to $3,000. Applicants need to be studying in health or a health related field and are, or have recently been, a resident of the Malvern area.

Replies to be back to Mary Roberts by 19th February 2021. Phone 318 1255.

INC

‘ROG OUT’ mowed by Craig Blackburn, in memoriam of the late Roger Parsons, ‘Unofficial Mayor of Hororata’. Roger used to mow messages into this exact piece of land over the years, to celebrate various holidays or announcements. The family thought this was a nostalgic way to commemorate Roger’s life.

PARSONS, Roger John

2021 ENROLMENTS OPEN Piano, keyboard, vocals, violin/viola, cello, recorder, clarinet/saxophone, flute, guitar, community ukulele group, drums, music theory & composition. Contact Lynn Meder 03 318 8712 admin@malvernschoolofmusic.kiwi.nz

‘Unoﬃcial Mayor of Hororata’ Passed peacefully at home, on January 27th 2021, aged 66, surrounded by his family. Loved husband of Gayleen, adored dad of Bridget, Robyn and Steve, Steph and Shaun, second dad to Jacinta and Ankush and beso ed Pop of Eve and Averie. Will be sadly missed by Ali and Sa sh, Derek and Robyn, Andy and Libby, Rob and Vic, Warwick and Jackie, Linda, their families and best mate Andy Stewart. Special thanks to the Hororata Community for their love and support, to the Darfield District Nursing Service staﬀ and to Dr Andy. In lieu of flowers, dona ons may be made to support Roger’s na ve memorial garden.

A Celebration of Roger’s life will be held outside

at the Hororata Domain, Hororata Road, on Friday 5th February at 1:30pm.

WEDNESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 7:30pm in the Kirwee Hall.

Chairperson’s Report, Financial Report and Election of Officers! All members of the Kirwee Community are most welcome!

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PUBLIC NOTICES

UKULELE

INC

BEGINNERS SESSION Monday 15th February ‘21, 10:30am Darfield Library For further info contact adelelanglands@gmail.com Spare ukuleles available, no enrolment necessary just turn up!

OXFORD A&P ASSOCIATION EASTER SATURDAY - 3RD APRIL 2021 ENTRIES CLOSE: Sunday 28th February (No late entries accepted) SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE - W: SHOWDAY.ONLINE. Some Trade & Art/Cra sites are s ll available. Contact ChrisƟne Roberts via:

E: secretary@oxfordapshow.co.nz • W: oxfordapshow.co.nz

COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSION The Malvern Community Board invite you to come to their next informal drop-in session on:

TUESDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2021 From 3:30pm - 5:30pm AT WINDWHISTLE SCHOOL.

Bring your ideas & suggestions to share!

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CARPET

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2021

BANGOR Pony Club AGM. Thursday 25th February, 7pm, at the Darfield Hotel, restaurant side. All welcome!

ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981. LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston Office phone 03 324 3030. “Real people, real knowledge”. ALTERATIONS BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 6 Snowlea Place, Wilfield, West Melton. Phone 03 347 0703 or 027 210 4517.

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

AUTOMOTIVE

COUNSELLING

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

EXPERIENCED counsellor available to provide focus and support. Dawn Logan BA (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) A&D Counselling (C.I.T). Ph 027 252 7533.

CLEANING CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

CARPENTER CARPENTER available for next project. Quality tradesman workmanship. Specialising in character homes. For all your building, releveling, gib-stopping and roofing needs. Phone Grant anytime on 021 167 1718.

FIREWOOD & COAL

027 451 7300

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! EŌpos available. All top quality, clean wood. Phone Rini

FEBRUARY: • 5th Feb • 5th Feb • 6th Feb • 8th Feb • 8th Feb • 9th Feb • 9th Feb • 10th Feb • 11th Feb • 11th Feb • 12th Feb • 14th Feb • 14th Feb • 14th Feb • 15th Feb • 18th Feb • 18th Feb • 19th Feb • 22nd Feb • 24th Feb • 25th Feb • 28th Feb

MARCH: • 5th Mar • 7th Mar • 12th Mar • 27th Mar

APRIL: • 3rd Apr

Malvern Twilight Social Netball Registration Deadline Celebration of Roger Parson’s Life Hororata Domain (outdoors) Two Rivers - Waitangi Community Fun Day Darfield Domain PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Waitangi Day) 11am Vintage Machinery & Horse Drawn Vehicle Auction 596 Waterholes Road 10am MALVERN NEWS ADVERTISING DEADLINE, 12th February Issue 3:30pm Malvern Community Board - Drop-in Session Windwhistle School 7:30pm Kirwee Community Hall Association AGM Kirwee Hall SDC - Picnic in the Park Glentunnel Malvern Twilight Social Netball Darfield Netball Courts Springfield/Sheffield Netball Club Registration Deadline VALENTINE’S DAY SDC - Orienteering Hororata 6:30pm Melton Estate - Summer Love Valentine’s Day Dinner Weedons Ross Road 10:30am MSM - Ukulele Beginners Session Darfield Library 1pm Central Canterbury Farming for Profit Field Day 1567 Leaches Rd, Windwhistle SDC - Picnic in the Park Springfield Janice Collier Memorial Fund - applications close today 4pm Malvern Community Board Monthly Meeting Darfield Library 1pm ROLLESTON NEWS ADVERTISING DEADLINE, 3rd March Issue 7pm Bangor Pony Club AGM Darfield Hotel, Restaurant Entries for the Oxford A&P Show close today (late entries will not be excepted) 1:30pm 10am

GREAT VARIETY OF FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR THIS WINTER!

EXCAVATION

1pm

Oxford A&P Show is on today!

Oxford Showgrounds

e.wakelin@outlook.com EXCAVATION

REGISTERED DRAINLAYERS

Drainage & Trenching Section Clearing • Stump Removal • Supply & Install Water Tanks & Septic Systems • Supply of Hard Fill & Top Soil • Digger & Truck Hire •

S I AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS FEATURE - Advertising Deadline, 12th March Issue Rakaia Basin Glacial History Field Trip MALVERN A&P SHOW FEATURE - Advertising Deadline, 19th March Issue Malvern A&P Show Sheffield Domain

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027 317 8128

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Page 18 CHIMNEY CLEANING CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $60 per chimney. Phone Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message. 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. DRIVEWAYS LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry, please phone 318 4132.

HEDGE TRIMMING

Phone Craig for a booking... 0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632

• Hedge & Shelter Belt Cutting • Under Pivot & Gorse Hedge Cutting • Smaller Machine - Avant 750 (for confined space or tight access cutting) • Tree Topping • Clean Ups • Mulching / Verge Mowing.

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

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482 LIFESTYLE BLOCK LIFESTYLE block maintenance. Weed spraying, mowing, hedge trimming. General farm/ garden maintenance. Animal health. Sheep transport. Please phone 027 262 9200.

FOR SALE CONVENTIONAL bales of barley straw $4 each & peastraw $5 each. Good clean straw. Pick up Greendale. Ph 318 8072. OREGON rails (150x40) 4.9m $21.50, 6.1m $28. Macro sleepers $18.50 p/m. Please phone Graeme Knowles 021 613 229. 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 h u t c h e s . A va i l a b l e i n 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

HEDGE TRIMMING

ROOF MAINTENANCE

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Micky Conway

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

021 125 1613

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

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ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Phone 03 347 6702. ROOF & property services. 2 storey work! Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting. All roof & spouting types. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980.

LOCKSMITH

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LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Lo ck t i g ht Se c ur i t y on 021 171 8060.

Workers Required

ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $170pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660. SCRAP METAL

We are seeking staff with the right attitude for work throughout Canterbury.

Agricultural Labourers Warehousing Positions Factory Staff Agstaff has over 20 years’ in agricultural recruitment, we can see the lie of the land.

WANTED! 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 247 8233

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Forklift Operators & Manufacturing Positions Available

0800 AGSTAFF jobs@agstaff.co.nz

RG & CR Pirika Ltd Bus Driver wanted for the Glentunnel Primary School run. P endorsement and class 2 licence required, or we can assist you to obtain these.

Phone Ricky Pirika 021 1210933

PAINTING & DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services! Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS REQUIRED Would you like to earn extra income, while still having most of your day free & at the same time do your community a service by helping to provide a safe, high standard of school transport for our region’s children?

TORLESSE TRAVEL HAS POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR PART-TIME BUS DRIVERS IN ROLLESTON, DARFIELD, OXFORD & RANGIORA!

Roof Painting  Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

If you have a Class 2 licence, a Passenger Endorsement and are interested in driving on a casual basis, then this could be for you. Alternatively, if you are interested in becoming a bus driver, we can provide assistance to help you achieve the correct licencing.

Contact Dave on 021 142 0567 or email: pearsondavid106@gmail.com

If you are interested in this role or wish for more information, please email: customerservices@torlessetravel.co.nz alternatively phone: 021 198 7358.

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WINDOW REPAIRS

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

MOBILE SHEEP

03 318 3003

TRADES

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling

027 222 1632 SHEEP SHEARING

TRADES

Locally owned and operated

Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125

www.hunterglass.co.nz

Locally based, NZ Home HeaƟng Installer 10+ years

TRADES

SHEARING • Drenching • Foot Trimming • Crutching • General Animal Welfare Advice. Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

• 25 years experience Phone David Barnhill • Local qualified builder 027 618 2345 • All types of work undertaken including or a/h 317 9144 additions, alterations, new houses,

021 204 1274 WANTED BUYING possum fur. Phone Charlie on 027 458 6338.

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

WANTED TO RENT PROPERTY for couple, with 3 bedroom home and grazing available. Have outdoor dogs. In Selwyn area. References available. Ph 027 868 9844.

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES Darfield, Burnham, Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield & Kirwee areas, phone or text Darryl: 027 316 9968 All other areas, including West Melton & Rolleston, phone or text Wilf: 022 044 0654

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

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. WINDOW TINTING

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Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

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 • • • • • •

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General household & business electrical work. DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Ph: 021 387 750

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

COMPUTER

SuperComputer

DARFIELD BASED

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

"You can’t give up! When you give up, you're Mark Jones like everybody else!" 03 318-1956 027 210 4242 - Chris Evert - American professional tennis player (b.1954) 0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

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Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

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)

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. UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

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david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

■ New Builds

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

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we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed.

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After a round of golf, four older ladies sat around the clubhouse chatting. After noticing them, a regular golf pro approached the ladies and asked: “How did your game go?” The first lady said, she had a good round and made the comment that she actually had 25 riders. The pro was a bit perplexed, not knowing what a ‘rider’ was. The second quickly chimed in and said, that she had a very good round as well with 16 riders. The third lady then said that her round was average and that she only had 10 riders. While the fourth lady admitted that she played the worst round of the day and that she only had 2 riders all day long. The pro was completely confused not knowing what the term “rider” meant. But, because he didn’t want to look dumb, he made a quick polite remark, wished the ladies well and then left. He then approached the bartender and asked: “Hey, can you tell me what these ladies are talking about when they refer to ‘riders’?” The bartender simply smiled and said: “A ‘rider” is when you hit a shot long enough to ride on the golf cart to your ball.”