Issue 978 - Friday 12th March 2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Fire Station Open Day

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St John First Aid Training

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Pork Pie Charity Run

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Cats On Courtenay

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Bees Have Been Removed Darfield Physio New Team Member

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Letters To The Editor

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Guide To District Plan Reviews

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Sheffield Rugby Club 125 Years

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2021 SIAFD FEATURE Pages 9 - 11 Informative Field Trip

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Hororata Glow Festival

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Mounted Rogaine & Games

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New Dog Park Coming

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Premier Cricket Report

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Duathlon Success

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Winning Pair

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Sporting Notices

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DHS Swimming

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Golf & Shooting Results

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Malvern Rifle Club

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Foodbank Support

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Public Notices

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Raupītia ngā Tamariki - Cherish our Children, was the key message at Children’s Day, held at Trinity Church Darfield, on Sunday, March 7th. Children and their families came from Rolleston, West Melton, Darfield, Greendale, Sheffield and Springfield, to be blessed at the Celebration Service. Music was provided and led by the Sunday School's Children's Praise Orchestra, with Rev. Dr Tom Innes on guitar and Maureen Frew playing the organ.

There were fun and exciting stations including a bouncy castle, face painting, decorating goody bags, music area, egg and spoon race and looking at the sun through a special telescope - seeing the incredible solar flares.

Sunday was such a celebration of God's forever love, which was evident on everyone's faces!

“God answers prayers,” was a comment made by many, as Level 1 allowed us to exceeded 100 people. There was no wind so we could have the bouncy castle and the skies were clear so we could see the sun through Uncle Simon's Simon special telescope.

There were smiles all around, as

Matilda Reed enjoying the activities at the Children’s Day event. all generations enjoyed a scrumptious morning tea and a yummy barbecue, cooked by Aunty Helen and Uncle Keith.

Keith A wonderful time was had by those who attended this special event to celebrate our children.

Lynmaree Sopoaga (Aunty Lyn).

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L - R: Rachel Cotter, Aunty Lyn and Karen Rawley, at the Children’s Day event.

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23rd - 26th April 2021 WEIGH-IN AT HORORATA DOMAIN 26TH APRIL 11am - 1pm (NOTE NEW TIME) Entry forms available from: • The Facebook page

(message for an entry form) • www.eventbrite.co.nz • Hororata School

Hororata Pig & Possum Hunt

CAR WASH Saturday 27th March, 10am - 2pm • $10 per vehicle • Sausage sizzle • Held at Kirwee Fire Station

Entry fee: Adults - $40 Jnr (U14yrs) - Free

SPOT PRIZES Most Possums weighed in by an individual or team wins $300.

On Sunday, March 14th, the Darfield Fire Brigade will be holding an Open Day at the Fire Station, on North Terrace. All members of the community are welcome to join them between 10am and 2pm.

Both, the Urban and Rural teams will be in attendance, with the different vehicles and specialist equipment they use when responding to emergencies within our community.

With the merging of the Urban and Rural teams, there are plans in the pipeline to build a new facility to house vehicles and equipment, so that both brigades can work together with ease and respond from the same area. The concept plans for this new facility will be available for viewing on the day.

People will be able to learn about the importance of having an escape plan in case of a house fire.

Brigade members will be available to chat about fire safety around the home, for both lifestyle blocks and rural aspects. There will be an opportunity to sign up for a home fire safety visit where members can check out your smoke alarms and make sure they are in good working order.

There will be displays of interest for all, both young and old.

Find your way through the escape tunnels in the custommade inflatable display and try out the virtual reality headsets.

A bouncy castle and lolly scramble will keep the kids entertained and there'll be a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee and cold refreshments available for all.

Head on down, have a look at the vehicles and equipment, learn about fire safety and have a chat about what the Brigade does. They would love to see you there.

Darfield Fire Station

Sunday 14th March

Both Urban and Rural brigades will be in attendance.

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Both urban and rural fire appliances outside the station.

St John is present in local communities in more ways than just the yellow, or white ambulances that are here when you need them most.

A First Aid Training course will once again be on offer, on March 20th, in Darfield.

This is a Level 1 course meeting Workplace needs, but it is being organised for Darfield district, supported by the Local Area Committee, as a way of saying thanks to our community.

Previous tutors have said, “Your skills are often those that save lives, you come across the situation, deal with it as best you can and then you call us!”

This is so very true, it is important that you are able to do this and training always

helps common sense.

First Aiders are often the initial responders on the scene of any number of incidents and it is their lifesaving skills, that will be of real benefit to patient care.

To avoid thinking, “What if?” Is a real bonus. If you can approach a scene, figure out what you can do and then start helping a person who needs you, in even the simplest of ways before other help arrives can make an immense difference to the outcome.

We are never equipped for all eventualities, but often a trigger of previously gained knowledge, means we can be of real benefit to the situation. This can be at home, while recreating, or just simply passing by when

something happens in front of you.

Many of you will be involved in small businesses or part of a larger team, whether it’s a sports team, or just part of an active family. This course will equip you with life-saving skills and build confidence, rewarded by being able to help others in need. What a great deal!

Please support this course. But better, use the skills you learn to help those that may be in need, in the community around you. Training becomes an important link in helping others.

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Ross Meder, St John, Darfield.

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The Pork Pie Charity Run is a biannual fundraising road trip for mini owners, which is taking place from March 26th to 31st.

This year’s event will raise funds for KidsCan, who work closely with early childhood centres, primary, secondary and high schools, in deciles 1-4, to help provide Kiwi children with the basics they need to get into the classroom and in a position to learn. KidsCan has been in operation since 2005, providing food, clothing, shoes, socks and basic health and hygiene items, to thousands of children affected by poverty, from all around New Zealand. Their vision is a better New Zealand for all Kiwi children. They believe that every child in New Zealand deserves an equal chance to learn and if they arrive in the classroom fed, dry and warm, learning outcomes and participation will increase.

The first charity run took place in 2009, with 36 teams making the trip from Kaitaia to Invercargill over five days. The subsequent runs have seen participant numbers increase to a 60 car maximum, with the run extended to six days on the

road.

Two school friends Viki McClimont (Darfield local and owner of The Salon in West Melton) and high school teacher Mich el l e Rob erts (from Drummond Southland) make up the team, ‘Mums on the Run’, both being mums to three children.

“I thought it would be a bit of fun to get involved in the event, to help raise money for an organisation that supports KidsCan,” Viki commented.

‘Mums on the Run’ will be 1 of 52 other teams in their mini’s, travelling from Pahia to Invercargill.

“We have had a lot of support and donations from local businesses in and around Selwyn and Southland. Signbiz in Riccarton kindly donated the printing of the decals for the car which displays all or our sponsors.

“We will be documenting trip through our Facebook page: Mums on the Run Pork Pie Charity Run 2021,” Viki concluded.

Brick (Wayne Wayne Boyes of Darfield) and Beef (John John Elstob, Elstob ex Darfield, now Hamilton), will also

Beef and Brick, will be participating in this year’s Charity Run.

‘Mums on the Run’ looking forward to raising funds.

People can donate a number of ways, by scanning the QR code on the side of the mini’s, or by going to: porkpie2021.gofundraise.co.nz

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be participating in the Charity Run for the second time.

Last time they were meant to drive an original mini, but they only made it five minutes out of Hamilton on the way to start line, when the motor blew up.

They ended up printing off new stickers (sponsors names), buying a new mini out of a show room, placing the stickers on before finally made it to the event. They raised over $30,000, the most donations over the week, which all went to KidsCan. This time around they have decided to fix up the original mini, as they feel they owed it to everyone after the last event, to prove that these two big boys could do it.

“A huge thank you goes to local Chris Charles, Charles who has spent endless unpaid hours helping to get this mini back on the road. And also Michael Stuart, Stuart another backbone for this mini getting to where it is today. We couldn’t of done it again without them,” team Beef and Brick commented.

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Cats on Courtenay owner, Jo Lochore, Lochore opened her purpose-built boutique cattery last November, conveniently located between State Highway 73 and State Highway 1, not far from Charing Cross. This handy location helps attracts local business, as well as clients from Christchurch, Rakaia and Ashburton.

With Jo being a qualified vet nurse and visiting many different catteries, she knew there was an opening to provide a unique experience for cats and their owners in the area.

This business has an emphasis on providing personalised, oneon-one care for your special felines.

“Our goal is to develop personal relationships with your furry family members. It is so important to ensure the cats feel as relaxed as possible, so they enjoy their experience whilst in our care,” Jo commented.

“All cats are different, that is part of the challenge to understand their needs and personality types, so we can interact with them at a level they

are comfortable with.

“Not all cats want to play, some just want to chill on your lap and soak up the attention that way.

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“Clients often comment how nice it is, to be taken through to see where their loved family members will stay, while they are away,” Jo concluded.

Cats on Courtenay welcome felines for short or long term

stays. They also cater for cats under medical treatment, where it may be difficult for the owner to administer/monitor them.

For households that are moving, it is highly recommend that owners place their cats into a boarding facility, so they can move without the added stress of having to manage their pet.

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The Springfield Station upgrade continues to make progress, as honey bees were recently removed.

Builders Terry and Nick Collyns, Collyns who are completing the Station repairs, used a hand saw to cut out two wall panels in a switching room, revealing the two large hives.

The bees have been coming and going through two small holes in the window frames.

Glynn Cleaver of Kirwee Bees, said the two hives could house approximately sixty thousand bees.

“The bees became excited as the extraction began, so Glynn used smoke to relax them as he dug out the combs within the walls,” commented local Simon Williams.

Williams “Two queen bees were removed and placed in separate bee boxes outside the building. The idea was that the bees would find their queen, enter the bee boxes and then be taken away,” Simon concluded.

Glynn assessed that the bees are currently infected with Varroa mite, but can be treated

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during a long period of isolation after which they will join Kirwee Bees stock.

Varroa mites are tiny red-brown external parasites of honey bees. Although, Varroa mites can feed and live on adult honey bees, they mainly feed and reproduce on larvae and pupae in the developing brood, causing malformation and weakening of honey bees, as well as transmitting numerous viruses.

Some of the Bees that were removed.

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Keep an eye out for further updates in the Malvern News, about how the upgrade of the Sta on is going.

• Dr David Rumble is now back doing Implant consultations.

• Our dentists Dr Julia Tully and Dr Emma Courtney are here

for all your dental needs!

• Our lovely hygienist Maree Mc Elrea is taking patients

for Cleaning/ hygiene - so time to have your teeth cleaned and fresh!

• Please call the practice regarding appointments (if you have had emergency work elsewhere please, leave a message to let us know).

• You will receive your appointment as usual in the mail.

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In recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8th), National Party spokesperson for Women, Nicola Grigg, Grigg launched a survey looking into the wellbeing of women.

“We know that women have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of job losses, but what we don’t seem to have a full understanding of, is the overarching psychosocial impact the Lockdown and enduring stress, has had on our wahine,” Nicola commented.

“As so many women experienced during Lockdown, they suddenly became the cook, cleaner, carer, homeschooler and general-provider, all while often trying to juggle their own business, or work commitments, or worse, dealing with the stress of sudden unemployment.

“I know in my electorate alone, social services are reporting a

spike in demand due to relationship breakdowns, marriage separations and most concerningly, schools and police have reported to me a noticeable rise in family harm incidents.

“There has been a disappointing lack of leadership on the issue of women’s wellbeing from the Government, so I am currently mailing out hard copies of a voluntary survey to 25,000 residential addresses, across Selwyn.

“It is only by gathering data, that we can begin to understand the issues and therefore, possible solutions.

The survey includes questions like: • What level of stress do you have in your personal life?

• What level of support do you feel in your workplace?

• Do you have access to counselling or other support?

“I will present the findings to the public, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’), Ministry for Women, and the Government when they are collated later in the year,” Nicola concluded.

World Day of Prayer this year was hosted by women of the Baptist Church.

The service was prepared by the women of Vanuatu, with women from all our churches enjoying a morning of reflection, singing, praying and learning of the life, hopes and dreams of the women of Vanuatu. Their theme was ‘Build a Strong Foundation’.

Janet Taege enhanced the service with her talk on the time she lived in Vanuatu and the wearing of a dress from there. Over the past 20 years there have been many changes for women in Vanuatu. The gender gap in literacy and education has narrowed and women are usually full-time homemakers, caring for children, elderly and people with disabilities.

The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical women led movement. Each year different communities participate in this yearly service.

Lee Stokes, World Day of Prayer Coordinator.

The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The final approval of le$ers for print, rests with the editor. Le$ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length.

Le$ers to the Editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Le$ers wri$en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

To the Editor: I would like to acknowledge the splendid celebration for Children's Day, held at Trinity Church and organised by the Malvern Cooperating Parish. The many adults present also enjoyed it very much, as they watched the children enjoying the activities.

It began with a Children's service led by Lynmaree Sopoaga and Rev. Tom Innes, this was followed by the most amazing array of activities. Morning tea, art and craft, candy floss, bouncy castle, face painting, sausage sizzle, music and egg and spoon races, after which the plastic egg was swapped for an Easter egg.

Simon and Christina had a telescope, which you can use in daylight and I had never seen that before, I found that very interesting and exciting.

It was beautiful to see so many happy people and was a great boost to everyone, after Covid has affected the lives we have had for the past 12 months. It is not often we can attend such an event, which does not involve making money for the organisers.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Lynmaree and her great team of helpers for a wonderful event. Thank you to all the people who helped make so many adults and children very happy.

Coral Bramley, Darfield.

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By Anna Bensemann, Senior publicly notified. Even before days after this, any parts of the Planner, Baseline Group. you make a submission to plan change not appealed to

Understanding changes in legislation can be difficult e n o u g h , a n d w it h t h e Government bringing in new provisions under National Policy Statements and National Environmental Standards, it can be difficult to keep up. At a local level, there are many district and unitary councils going through a plan change process, after their ten year plan review and are making rule and policy changes consistent with national legislative changes.

The daunting process of keeping up with this change is important, not only for having your say on any proposed provisions at submission time, but also to understand your ongoing obligations for the lawful operation of your business.

There are two key dates in the life of a plan change, that trigger when rules become operative and therefore start to impact your business. The first is when the plan is initially

the rules, there are a suite of rules that have legal effect immediately. These rules relate to the following: protection of water, air or soil for soil conservation, areas of significant indigenous vegetation, significant habitats of indigenous fauna, historic heritage, or aquaculture activities.

If you wish to undertake an activity that requires resource consent under these new rules, or in the case of water take and use, discharges to land, air or water, or any coastal activities you need to renew a consent that has an expiry date, you will need to comply with the notified rules if they have immediate legal effect.

The second key date in the life of a plan change, is the day that decisions are released. This is after all submissions and further submissions have been received and hearings are complete. The decision makers will release their findings and thirty working

the Environment Court are considered to be operative.

This is when rules relating to subdivision and land use consents, such as building placement on properties, use of land for commercial or residential activities out of the designated zone, or any other matter not already legally operative under the first key date. Anyone with an existing land use consent does not have to change what they are doing to fit with the new rules, it is only new activities, or significant changes to existing activities that will be subject to the new land use consent rules.

Given Plan Changes can take years to complete and may result in significant changes at key milestones, it is important to be clear about when rules have a legal effect, to ensure you are meeting your legal compliance during the plan change process.

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The Sheffield Rugby Football Club’s 125 years celebration will be a fabulous opportunity for people to catch up and reminisce over past and current games. It is a huge milestone and organisers look forward to catching up with those who attend the different events.

Below is a little bit of history, and many more stories and details will be shared at the upcoming celebrations.

Sheffield Rugby Football Club played its first game, as announced in ‘The Press’ dated Wednesday, 1st July 1896.

“A Football Club has been formed and already has a good membership. To encourage members, the entrance fee is low and practices are frequent.

The Club will play a match with Hororata, at the Sheffield Domain next Saturday,10th July 1896.”

In a contemporary letter the Sheffielders are referred to as ‘The Reds’, but for 20 - 25 years players appear to have generally played in blue and black jerseys. It seems that the change to the present white jersey and black shorts was made in the early 1920’s.

The 1920’s were a golden era, with two senior teams and a junior team playing for Sheffield, this was an indication of the number of young men working in the district in that period.

The Team had great backs and an open style of rugby and won the Malvern Competition for seven years.

The strength of the Malvern competition, in the 1920’s, was illustrated by the fact that while Springfield, Sheffield, Darfield, Kirwee, Black Diamonds and Hororata all fielded sides, so did, at times, Greendale and Whitecliffs and in 1924 even Russells Flat fielded a team.

Many players drove teams of horses, worked on spuds or the likes then went to rugby covered in dust, played the game and because there were no showers, maybe had a wash in a bucket or creek before going off to celebrate the game.

In the early 1970's, Sheffield Seniors played a prison team at Sheffield. The game was tight, Gary Ferg went to kick right from the kick-off, (place kick in those days) and at the last moment swapped and kicked left foot to openside. Pete Jenkins was running flat out, got a good bounce and beat the fullback to score under the posts. The Referee awarded the try and the prisoners were fuming as they weren't paying attention and were not impressed that the try had been awarded.

A few plays later, Pete again gets the ball, beats the man and has a crack on the outside, cover defence comes across, Pete does a classic centring kick. The prisoners are still angry about Pete's last try, ignored the ball and went after Pete. Pete was bloody quick, he headed around the back of the bowling green, referee in hot

pursuit.... Meanwhile, Sheffield’s 2nd 5/8, John Jenkins, Jenkins caught the ball on the bounce and scored. The referee was still making sure Pete didn’t get a hiding and missed the try. Pete got away......but the try was never awarded.

In 1986, the Sheffield Senior Team won the Senior A competition for the Ellesmere district, known as the Coleman Shield. They were the first and still the only club from the old Malvern sub union to win this grade. See photo below.

2001 was the last year Sheffield had a senior side, however, we have fielded JAB sides every year since. This year we have a rippa side, under 8, under 10 and 12 side.

We are very much looking forward to celebrating our Milestone, 125 year history on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of April, 2021.

Please spread the word to friends and family, who might like to join us for the formal Saturday night Dinner and a great informal catch up at the Club Rooms Friday night, plus a great day of rugby on the Saturday.

Tickets available at Dalethorpe House and more details are available on our Facebook page ‘Sheffield Rugby 125 Celebrations.’

Tom Ferguson, on behalf of the Sheffield Rugby Club.

Sheffield Rugby Football Club - Senior A 1996 Winners of E.C.R.S.U. Coleman Shield | Joint winners of Trusteebank Trophy Played 16 - Won 14 - Lost 2 - Points for 313 - Against 115

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2021 SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS Michaela McLeod has taken on the role of Chairperson for the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) Organising Committee, for the 2021 Event. She has been on the committee for over 10 years now and has performed various roles in her time on the team.

Michaela and her husband Ben operate a business running independent agricultura l

research trials. Ben is also a local fencing contractor, as well as being a huge support in the lead up to the event. They live in Ladbrooks and have two children, Joe (4) and Harriet (2).

“I really enjoy working with the committee of volunteers, who are amongst some of the hardest working people I’ve come across,” Michaela

commented.

“We are a group of 26 members, who all work cohesively as a team to produce the event. Many of which are Malvern locals, but some come from as far afield as Rangiora and Ashburton.

“Visitors to the event can expect to see a larger demonstration area this year.

Our wor ki ng m ach in ery

demonstrations are a focus for us and we boast the largest demonstrations of any Field Days in the country.

“We are happy to be hosting the Dairy Women’s Network and their Country Women Competition over the three days and there will be more sites than in previous events and we have expanded to accommodate these.

“We look forward to seeing lots of you there,” Michaela concluded.

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2021 SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS The South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) is a story of success. It has been the result of hard work by young farmers, since 1951.

About 175 members have served on the organising committee and several hundred others have worked during

the Field Days, providing the hands on approach needed to prepare for and run successful events.

The co-operation of the machinery firms has been vital to the success, as has the response from landowners when asked to supply a site.

The (SIAFD) is a non-profit organisation and the committee organises an exhibition for the rural community every second year.

Aims of the SIAFD: • To provide a venue where machinery and other services

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can be demonstrated to the Objectives of the SIAFD: rural community.

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hat an awesome four days we have to look forward to, between the 24th - 27th of March. I am delighted that the South Island Agricultural Field Days can take place this year, in particular, as this show celebrates its 70th anniversary and to have the Malvern A & P Show follow on, during the same weekend is terrific. The past year has shown us that the agricultural industry is front and centre of New Zealand’s economy, with Canterbury right at the heart of the industry. With over eighty thousand people employed in agriculture, it’s a vital source of employment and offers so many opportunities for those who are keen to carve out a career from the land.

Showcasing the absolute best of the industry is a fantastic way of bringing together

suppliers and those that rely on the ever-developing technology, across all parts of the agriculture community. Having the chance to see cutting edge technology put to the test and to get some hands-on experience, is what these shows are all about.

But it’s not just about the tech,

these events offer such an amazing experience for the whole family, from stalls and exhibitions, to competitions and great food. Fingers crossed for some great weather, see you there.

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Parliament. I’m really looking forward to attending the Field Days and meeting with as many people as I can, so I can hear about their wants and needs, what’s working and what’s not.

The National Party will have a number of MP’s attending the event and I will be hosting our Deputy Leader, Dr Shane Reti, Reti on the Wednesday morning, as well as our Leader, Judith Collins, Collins on the Thursday morning. Please come and visit us at the National Party tent if you have time - we would love to meet you.

iven Selwyn is home to some of the country’s leading Agri-tech and Agriscience innovators, the South Island Agricultural Field Days, at Kirwee, is such a fantastic opportunity to showcase our home-grown talent.

New Zealand’s success in the coming decade is going to be powered by our farmers. We are world leaders in the clean and efficient production of protein and dairy, thanks to the cleantech and our green-tech being developed locally.

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Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg is looking forward to meeting lots of people at the South Island Agricultural Field Days.

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2021 SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS After an engaging response to the inaugural Country Women Competition (CWC), at last year’s Amuri Show, the fun, farm focused competition heads to the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD), to be held on March 24th - 26th.

The Kirwee based Agricultural Field Days hosts one of the largest and most interactive demonstration areas in the country, so to have some of the regions most talented rural women also display their capabilities, is a big coup for chairperson Michaela McLeod.

McLeod “To be able to highlight the skills and capabilities of the women, who are often the backbone of the Agricultural industry, is a special addition to the SIAFD this year,” Michaela commented.

Initially designed by Bex Green, Green Volunteer Regional Leader in North Canterbury, the competition revolves around a series of challenges that give rural women a chance to prove their mettle and demonstrate their talent in the farming sector.

“I wanted to see women step up, step out, and be brave in the farming world,” said Bex.

“And the response we had to the CWC was incredible, with twenty women toughing it out last year.

“After seeing some incredible skills, tactical thinking and entertaining endeavours, Fran Gunn from North Canterbury, became our inaugural Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Country Woman of the Year,” Bex concluded.

Providing opportunities for ladies to get out there and demonstrate the value of women in the rural sector, is the purpose of the DWN as an organisation. Through workshops, regional events, competitions and conferences, they bring women from around the country together, for shared learning, connection and to provide the support needed to achieve personal and professional goals.

This year, volunteer Regional Leader Jordain Adams, Adams is taking the lead for the DWN Canterbury team. Jordain is looking forward to seeing the calibre of competition this year, as she and the rest of the Canterbury team look to broaden its appeal, by taking the competition to the SIAFD.

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“Participants can expect the same challenges, such as throwing darts, milking a fake cow, throwing a gumboot, chopping wood, backing a trailer on a quad bike and carrying hay bales.

“We’re so excited to be running this competition again.

Get ready for three days of tough competition, bigger prizes and opportunities for rural women to get out there, have fun and show the rest of New Zealand how to get it done” Jordain concluded.

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The Hororata Community Trust Rakaia Basin Glacial History Field Trip took place on Sunday, March 7th, after a nervous week waiting for the change back to Level 1. The field trip took attendees from the Woodlands terminal moraine at Windwhistle, right into the Rakaia Gorge and up to the Mt Algidus Road Lookout, which gave views of glacial lake sediments and meltwater channels. The trip ended looking at the Wairiri Valley, which is believed to be an older Glacial Lake valley. It was a busy field trip with nine stops throughout the day, luckily the weather was sunny and warm, allowing people to fully enjoy the glacial experience.

Professor Jamie Shulmeister from University of Canterbury who was the lead Geologist on the field trip commented, “It was wonderful to come back to this area where I have spent so

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Participant Linda Gosling, Gosling from Darfield commented, "It was a wonderful learning opportunity about our beautiful backyard. It is so good to be able to clarify how the landscape was formed and to understand what all the different lines on the rocks showed from a New Zealand perspective. Secondly, the organisation was first class. The coaches were comfortable, the bus driver was lovely and the lunch was yum! Finally, the speakers provided such a wealth of knowledge and were able to answer questions superbly.

The trip was part of the Hororata Community Trust's ‘Heritage of Hororata and Beyond' project. Each March the Trust aims to hold a different themed heritage event in the district, this is the fourth event that has taken place.

These events promote the district heritage, but also offer fundraising opportunities for local groups, for this field trip the Hororata Primary school catered the lunch.

"The Hororata Community Trust is immensely proud to enable our community to host wonderful events like this.

Thank you to geologists, Jamie, David and Murray, Murray for giving their time and sharing their knowledge. Thank you to Mike and Karen Meares, Meares who volunteered their time to organise the day. Many thanks also to the landowners, who

gave us permission to access their farms and the support crew who made everything run smoothly," said Executive Officer, Cindy Driscoll.

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The Hororata community is inviting people to ‘Glow’ with them again this May, when the hugely popular Hororata Glow Festival returns.

“This festival is all about giving people a positive experience, that boost we all need going into winter. We want everyone to ‘Glow’,” said Hororata Community Trust Executive Officer, Cindy Driscoll.

Driscoll The Hororata Glow Festival will be held at the Hororata Domain on Saturday, May 8th, 2021.

“Ballooning Canterbury has partnered with the Trust again and have invited hot air balloon crews from all over New Zealand to take part in the Night Glow, which will again be the main feature of the festival.

This is the only event in the South Island, where people can experience hot air balloons glowing in unison to music. New for 2021, following the Night Glow, there will be a dramatic laser light show wowing the crowd, with DJ Craig Shaw cranking the tunes.

The festival surrounding the Night Glow and light show will be magical.

“One of the standout activities, is the chance to walk inside a giant hot air balloon and chat to the pilots, this was really popular at the last event, so people need to arrive early to experience this. The glowing fairground and glow circus will be back, as well as a fun new area, the UV art zone.

The University of Canterbury will be running interactive science demonstrations and people will be able to visit the Mitre 10 warm-up zone. The Hororata Glow Festival will host a range of stalls, different from a craft market, more focused on food, produce and stocking up for winter. There will be a range of

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food vendors, offering a multicultural feast.

“In 2019, 14,000 people attended this festival, which was an overwhelming response for just our second event. This year, to manage crowd size and Covid-19 requirement’s, we will be limiting numbers to 10,000.

Tickets are only available online through Eventfinda, there will be no gate sales. The focus is on providing a great experience for everyone at the Hororata Glow Festival. We know our community can do this.

“The Hororata Glow Festival is all about our community. It provides a platform for community groups to fundraise from, but it also showcases our wonderful district and all it has to offer. This will be a muchneeded boost for all of us, as we grapple with the challenges of Covid-19,” concluded Cindy.

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This year, the Environment Canterbury Parks team has organised a Mounted Rogaine and Games event, to be held at the West Melton Forest and Horse Park, on March 14th, celebrating Parks Week (March 6th - 14th).

The New Zealand Recreation Association and Parks and Leisure Australia, come

together every year to organise Parks Week, this is to celebrate the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities Anyone can take their horse along to this fun event, they will be given a map to plan their route and navigate between checkpoints, to complete a long or short course. Afterwards,

there will be spot prizes, games and a barbecue with the park rangers.

Entrance and parking for this event is off Chattertons Road, West Melton.

An event was planned to be held for the opening of a new dog park, in the Willows area of the Waimakariri River Regional Park, on March 7th, to celebrate Parks Week (March 6th - 14th), but unfortunately, this has been postponed due to Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions still being in place too close to the event.

Once it’s safe to do so, a new date will be announced and more information will be available about the new park.

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for dogs and their owners to explore and exercise, amongst 4.3 hectares of established trees and open spaces, there will also be agility equipment for the dogs to enjoy," commented Team Leader Parks and Forests, James Page.

The Willows, at the end of Thompsons Road, off Old West Coast Road in West Melton, has been developed specifically for non-motorized, recreation activities.

This development was driven by Environment Canterbury, along

with the Selwyn District Council, to provide recreation and green space opportunities, for the rapidly expanding population.

There are picnic and parking areas, fishing points, a motorhome camping area supported by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association, a walking and cycling trail, and native planting.

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Hughes knocked over his straight, Shipley was simply Darfield v Weedons, stunning.

Saturday 7th March at Darfield. wickets.

A magnificent century from Henry Shipley, Shipley ensured Darfield 'mathematically' secures a spot in the semi-finals of the one-day competition, with one game remaining of the round robin.

Liam Foulkes, Foulkes lost another toss and Weedons were quick to bat on a pitch that looked very hard and promised plenty of runs. A run-out by Cullen Moody with the score at only 8 runs was the perfect start, but Brad Nightingale and James Richards made the most of consistent bounce, from an ever-improving pitch. The two batted together until the 36th over and took the total to 148 as Darfield's bowlers tried, but failed to make a breakthrough. It was another run-out this time from Zak Foulkes, Foulkes that finally broke the partnership of 140 runs when he was too quick for Nightingale, who fell for 65 from 111 balls.

Richards was joined by veteran, Paul Rugg and this new pair got the team score to 191 in the 39th over, when Ryan Hughes took the first wicket by a bowler, when he smashed Rugg’s stumps with a straight one.

Richards was out in the 41st over, for a classy 98 from 109 balls and was disappointed to miss out on a hundred, but another straight ball from

The innings closed with some lusty hitting from Charlie Robson, Robson who finished not out on 23 from 13 balls and Weedons made 235/4 from their 45 overs. Hughes took some tap for the day and despite taking 2 wickets, he conceded 73 from 9 overs.

Nick Gilbert (16) and Liam Foulkes (56*) needed 5 runs per over to achieve their target and made easy work of it, until the 8th over when Gilbert was lbw to Hamish D'Arcy.

D'Arcy Zak Foulkes (13) made his return from injury to join his brother at the crease, but would follow Gilbert back to the shed with the score at 51, when he was also dismissed by D'Arcy.

Henry Shipley (140*) walked to the middle with 185 runs required for the win and 34 overs to do it. He immediately went into scoring mode and took advantage of unimaginative field setting from Weedons and helped himself to the ample gaps provided. The visitors soon attempted to plug the holes, but it was too late, as Shipley had his eye in and seemed to hit the ball wherever he pleased. The quality of the pitch allowed the tall right hander to hit the ball square with confidence and also hit it at the top of its bounce, when he chose to smash it

At the other end, Liam Foulkes had the best seat in the house, as he diligently scored singles to feed Shipley the strike, assuring he took little risk himself and left the big hitting to the big boy.

The Weedons players could be witnessed physically drooping, as they watched the game slip away from them and there seemed little they could do in reply, but fetch the ball from over the boundary rope as the lad from Greendale plundered 19 fours and 3 sixes, in his 80ball stay.

Foulkes was left the privilege of scoring the winning run in the 36th over, as his teammates celebrated on the boundary, including the 3 in-form batters of Ryan Hughes, Alister Collins and Cullen Moody who were not even required.

Darfield's next game is against Lincoln at Darfield, on Saturday, 13th March,12.30pm.

The South Island Secondary School (SISS) Duathlon and Triathlon competition took place in Oamaru on Sunday, March 7th.

Darfield High Student, Isla McPherson won the SISS Duathlon Intermediate Girls event, in a fantastic time of 40:13.

Weedons 235/4 from 45 overs Brad Nightingale 65 James Richards 98 Paul Rugg 27 Ryan Hughes 2/73 from 9 overs Darfield 236/2 from 36 overs Liam Foulkes 56* Henry Shipley 140* Nick Gilbert 16 Hamish D'Arcy 2/36 (9 overs).

3 Range Aggregate #2 - Saturday 6th March, 2021 300, 500, 600 yards 7 counting shots A warm, sunny day greeted the small group of once better he was caught out by (yet) another shooters, with a tricky, variable, swirling wind subtle shift. with frequent changes in angle and pressure The range will be closed next Saturday as many during the afternoon. travel to Westport for the Nelson Champs.

It was the second round of the Club 3 Range TR A 300 x 7 500 x 7 600 x 7 Total OTR Aggregate Competition, with 7 counting shots at Chris Kershaw 33.001 32.001 33.004 98.006 300, 500 & 600 yards.

Daniel Alexander 32.002 32.002 The scores reflect that everyone seemed to be TR B struggling with judging the wind. No-one seemed Andrew Orr 31.001 31.001 30.000 92.002 Peter Carter 29.001 29.001 31.001 89.003 to be exempt from the frequent shifts in direction Barry Brown 29.001 32.001 28.000 89.002 in strength of the wind.

32.002 34.002 66.004 Daniel Alexander retired with an injury after the Sam Kershaw first round and Sam Kershaw arrived to shoot FTR Mark Alexander 38.000 38.002 41.004 117.006 the last two rounds.

Charlie Ledbrook 35.000 36.001 38.001 109.002 Mark Alexander coped better than most at the F-PR final 600 yard range, dropping only a single 37.002 39.003 38.002 114.007 point. He waited patiently for the wind and only Ran Bao Visitors are welcome to the range, contact details can be found on the Malvern Rifle Club Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MalvernRifleClub

The team of Hazel Littlejohn and Bronwyn Hamilton, from Darfield Bowling Club, won the Malvern Women’s Pairs Tournament out of 28 teams, at Darfield, on February 27th.

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GLENTUNNEL INDOOR BOWLS WEDNESDAY 17TH MARCH 2021 At 7:30pm, in the Glentunnel Community Hall.

A short meeting followed by bowls games.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Enquiries to Rose Tonkin on 021 076 8234

Darfield High School Swimming Sports were held on Monday, February 22nd. It was a fantastic day, slightly cool in the morning, but gradually became warm in the afternoon, so they had perfect conditions.

The day started with the Learning Centre events, these guys were awesome and swum and paddled a number of widths, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

It was great to see so much support from parents/guardians and grandparents, all cheering the competitors on.

In the age group events there were some tightly fought races coming down to the wire, and

also some standout swimmers smashing lots of records.

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Charlise Miller - Int Girls (broke her own record)

100 Breaststroke 1.24.65 1.26.59

Barnaby Maude - Jnr Boys 100m Freestyle 1.13.16 1.22.85

SELWYN RUGBY CLUB Registrations are now open For the 2021 Rugby Season.

SELWYN RFC JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS Contact Jodie Loos, Ph: 021 182 1588 or Email: tjloos@xtra.co.nz

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KIDS RIPPA RUGBY On each Friday, from 6pm ALL AGES WELCOME! The Club facilities will be open & we welcome all of the Kirwee community to come down & join us!

Please contact Club Captain - Toby Messerer Phone: 021 151 0963.

GOLF RESULTS

Results 2nd March 2021 BISQUE PAR Ladies: 1st: A Green +8 Ladies 2nd=: I McLaughlin, B Bryant, M Morten +6 5th=: J Whittaker, P Pearce +5 Men: Men 1st: M White +11 2nd: P McOscar +3 3rd: G Chambers+2 4th=: I Palmer, M Staddon, M Wills +1

Results 6th March 2021 STABLEFORD 1st: M Michael, C Davidson 2nd: P Baldwin 3rd: S Clark, J Benn, D McLauren 4th=: J Johnson, D McKay Closest to the Pins: Pins #3: P Bee #9: G Gifkins #13: #17: M Michael #13 D Rutter Men’s Longest Drive: Drive D Watson Ladies Longest Drive: Drive J Benn Men’s Longest Putt: Putt P Baldwin Ladies Longest Putt: Putt G Heffernan Two’s: Two’s M Michael (x2), D Rutter, D McKay, S Clark, D McLaren

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SHOOTING RESULTS

Dunsandel RFC Netball Club Trials are being held

Monday 15th & 22nd March At the Dunsandel Netball Courts Years 7&8: 4:30pm  High School (Years 9+): 5:30pm Premier/Social Grades: 6:30pm

Our Junior end is focussed on player development, team values and enjoyment!

If you are new to our Club please register online at www.sporty.co.nz/dunsandelrfc before trials, otherwise register via the link that has been emailed to you.

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Shoot Results March 2021

It was a great day of shooting for the first round of our President's Trophy.

Prizes over Round 2 & 3 were as follows: A GRADE: 1st: S Gawn 2nd: B Sharp 3rd: G Matheson B GRADE: 1st: B Mangels GRADE: 2nd: 3rd: B Johnson 2nd T Stuart C GRADE: 1st: T Pilling GRADE: 2nd: M van Leeuwen 3rd: R Millichamp

Chloe Newbigging who broke seven records, the only one she didn’t break was the 50m Freestyle.

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AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS Champion RunnerRunner-Up Sonny Bill McAndrew Bentley Todd Abbie Doncliffe Sam Smith Lachlan Beresford Poppy Molloy Poppy Freeman Toby Thwaites Austin Earl Elisha Hill Gemma Pankhurst Barnaby Maude Zane Routhan Kimberly Harris Celia Wild Joshua Wilson Charlise Miller Katy Newbigging Mathew Ashworth Hayden de Burger Chloe Newbigging Zahara Sutton

If you want to play netball for a Club team either in the Senior mid-week competition or on a Saturday in a Social, High School or Junior Grade, please register online at: www.malvernnetball.co.nz (Click your Club under the Registration Tab) The Centre is always on the look-out for umpires, coaches, managers, committee members and sponsors - please email secretary@malvernnetball if any of the above interest you.

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ADVERTISING DEADLINE - MALVERN A&P SHOW FEATURE (19th March Issue) Leeston Fete Anderson Square, Leeston Café Hope Sheffield Bowling Clubhouse Darfield Fire Station Open Day Darfield Fire Station Driving Mentors Wanted - Information Evening Lincoln Event Centre Glentunnel Indoor Bowls AGM Glentunnel Community Hall Sheffield RFC 125 Years Celebration ticket purchase cut off Springfield School Community Farewell Springfield School Hororata Primary School 150th Jubilee Hororata Primary School St Patrick’s Day Fling (Fundraiser Kirwee Community Hall) Kirwee Community Hall St John First Aid Level 1 Training 4 Bray Street, Darfield Malvern Community Board Meeting Darfield Library Malvern Indoor Bowls AGM Darfield Rec Centre, Lounge Darfield High School PTSA - AGM Darfield High School, Staff Rm South Island Agricultural Field Days Kirwee Malvern A&P Show Sheffield Domain Car Wash (Fundraiser Kirwee Fire Brigade Sky Tower Climb) Kirwee Fire Station

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4pm

BOARDING CATTERY, OXFORD Is run solely for the comfort & convenience of the cats!

Pick-up & delivery available.

Check us out on Facebook ‘Angelcatscattery’ or website Call Julia on either 03 312 1452 or 021 0424 367, for more info, alternatively email: angelicats@xtra.co.nz

ACCOUNTANTS

Monthly Accounting, Annual Financial Accounting, PAYE/Payroll

Community Farewell

Angel Cats

angelcatscattery.vpweb.co.nz

All Welcome!

St Ambrose Church Youth Groups, collected non-perishable items, in Sheffield and Waddington last Friday night, for the Malvern Hub’s Foodbank.

The Foodbank expressed their thanks to both townships for their generous support, this boost will help support the work they do in our region.

CATTERY

Oxford A&P Show is on today!

Oxford Showgrounds Sheffield RFC 125 Years Celebration - Catch up, all welcome! Sheffield Rugby Clubrooms Sheffield RFC 125 Years Celebration, Games in morning, Main event, 6pm in the Clubrooms Hororata Pig & Possum Hunt (Weigh in 26th, 11am) Hororata Domain Westview Special Fund Applications Close Today

027 288 8724

CARPENTER available for next OPEN 7 DAYS project. Quality tradesman workmanship. Specialising in 9am-11am, 4pm-6pm Inspection welcome character homes. For all your building, releveling, DRIVEWAYS gib-stopping and roofing needs. Phone Grant anytime LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards LIFESTYLE on 021 167 1718. and dairy lanes our speciality.

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

CARRS Chimney Cleaning.

Servicing the Selwyn district. FIREWOOD & COAL $60 per chimney. Phone Rodney on 03 324 2999 and FIREWOOD dry West Coast beech, 3cm $350. Pine, 3cm leave a message. $200. free delivery in Kirwee CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your area. Phone 318 1155. log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes R K FIREWOOD and controls. We're experts Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, on coal-ranges, also sweeping Macrocarpa, Oregon. any sized open fire. We quote TRY THE HOT MIX! ESpos available. and undertake repairs, flue All top quality, clean wood. extensions and install bird Phone Rini netting. 0800 224 464 027 451 7300 Members NZHHA. CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 14TH MARCH 2021 At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

RELOCATABLE COTTAGE FOR SALE

$125,000 •

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36sqm, 16 year old, relocatable cottage Recently repainted Decking included, which isn’t attached to house Fire place Gas water and cooking

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Set up for on grid, but is off grid at moment Diesel generator Water from roof Made by Templeton Cottages Have registered valuation Please no offers!

Phone: 027 222 3821 Trade Me Listing #: 2999303531 FOR SALE

HEDGE TRIMMING

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

PIGS - 3 way cross from $50.

Ducks $30. Chooks $20.

Phone 317 9455.

WINE barrels (large), oak, metal hoops, ideal bar leaners and deck furniture. $225. Phone 021 207 0532.

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.

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

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

HEDGE TRIMMING

Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

LIFESTYLE BLOCK

GLE lockable rooms SINGLE LIFESTYLE block maintenance. SIN Weed spraying, mowing, in Darfield Hostel. Internet, hedge trimming. General farm/ sky TV. $170pw. Please garden maintenance. Animal phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660. health. Sheep transport.

Phone 027 262 9200.

SCRAP METAL LOCKSMITH WANTED! Best prices!

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. 24hr mobile service, keys B u y i n g c a r s & f a r m cut and general lock and machinery. Specialising in farm safe maintenance. EFTPOS clean-ups. Rod McQuoid available. Call Locktight buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively Security 021 171 8060.

0800 030 712.

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTER & wall paperer!

Qualified, with 20 years’ experience in Canterbury.

Free measure and quote.

References are available to view on my website: wallpaperingbyandrewgill.co.nz Pl ea se p hon e Andr ew 021 272 7372 or email gillpaintpaper@slingshot.co.nz UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified.

Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services.

Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

• Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge.

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

Roof Painting  Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

40 years experience!

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

Drenching Foot Trimming Crutching General Animal Welfare Advice.

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

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021 204 1274

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!

CAUSAL vege harvest workers required for coming season, in the Courtenay area. Phone 318 1829.

POTATO GRADING Sheffield area.

Hours: 8am - 5pm (some flexibility) No experience required, full training given on job.

Competitive wage rates.

027 451 7300

Phone Stuart 021 329 763

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Micky Conway Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

SPIDERBAN NC LTD. Darfield owned and operated since 2008. Voted 2nd of Top 5 Pest Control Businesses in Christchurch, by Top Reviews NZ. Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements! Phone: 0800 667 778.

ROOF MAINTENANCE

General Painting & Property Repairs

SHEARING

Painter & Decorator

PEST CONTROL

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

MOBILE SHEEP

‘For all your decorating needs’

FULLY INSURED

UNDER PIVOT TRIMMING!

SHEEP SHEARING

SITUATION VACANT SERVICES

Call Rini on

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

ROOM TO RENT

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.

POSITION AVAILABLE We have an opening to join our team!

Duties will involve: • Operation of vacuum truck, water blasting unit and tip truck.

• Yard duties, including port a loo servicing, concrete mixing, vehicle washing.

• Job will involve some manual lifting.

The successful applicant will require the following: • Minimum Class 2 licence.

• DG licence an advantage, but not essential.

• Clear communication skills.

• Tidy appearance .

• Physically fit as job involves manual work.

• Able to work in a team or independently.

Full training will be given to the suitable applicant.

Please contact us with a brief outline of experience & skills you can bring to this position.

Email: admin@leechdrainage.co.nz or Phone: 027 433 8693.

Friday 12th March 2021 SITUATION VACANT

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SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

RURAL Tenancy Inspections & Property Maintenance.

Contact Rebecca, by phone 027 313 2270, or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

Looking for a career change or to further your knowledge in the agriculture industry?

Molloy Agriculture Limited is an agriculture spraying company based in Methven, Mid Canterbury. A range of our services can be found on our website: www.molloyag.co.nz We are looking for people to join our highly skilled team to operate our modern machines which consist of Isuzu Trucks and Bateman Self-Propelled Sprayers.

Key aLributes include: • Mo<vated and hardworking • ALen<on to detail • Honest, reliable and punctual • Good communica<on and a posi<ve aUtude • Work well in a team as well as individually Previous spraying experience and/or an agriculture background would be an advantage but not a necessity as training and support will be provided.

A Class 2 Driver’s Licence would be beneficial as well as having the ability to work long hours, including some weekends when required due to the intensive seasonal nature of the Business which runs from September through to April each year.

We offer: • Market leading remunera<on • The chance to apply for NZ Residency aSer 2 years con<nued employment through our Cer<ficate of Accredita<on under New Zealand Immigra<on • Rostered weekends off during the busy season • Company Health Scheme (applies to NZ Residence only) • Con<nued Professional Development

Applica<ons for this posi<on must currently be in New Zealand, have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa.

To apply please email a copy of your CV together with covering leLer to: scoL.rix@molloyag.co.nz or contact ScoL Rix on 0274 362 442

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

Anything hunting related.

Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

MALE 34 - in Selwyn area.

Anything considered, past experience in farming, machinery, potato digging & production work. Phone Matt 022 533 6603.

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

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

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

Heat Glare control. Privacy.

Safety/Security. Frosted films.

Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 MARCH 2021

SITUATION WANTED

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

WANTED

Agriculture Sprayer Operators Full Time PosiEons

TRADES

www.tintawindow.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

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

WINDOW CLEANING

C*+,-./ T*+12

Locally owned and operated

WINDOW CLEANING S3.45136 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

03 318 3003 TRADES

www.hunterglass.co.nz TRADES

COMPUTER

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning Commercial  Residen<al Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816

STUMPY’S PROPERTY CARE SERVICES EXTERIOR HOUSE WASHING  ROOF MOSS/MOULD TREATMENT CHIMNEY CLEANING  GUTTER CLEANING  PRE PAINT WATERBLASTING PRESSURE WATERBLASTING  DECK/PATIO WATERBLATING

Servicing the Selwyn district!

For a free quote, call Scotty on 021 202 5354

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!

“Once in a while, right in the middle of ordinary life, Mark Jones 03 318 1956 love gives us a fairy tale.” 027 210 4242 - J. B. Jeffrey.

0800 427 427 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

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 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.

Qualified Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

Tiler & Registered

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

Water Proofer

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

• 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

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

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

plainspgd@gmail.com

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DARFIELD BASED

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

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

Phone: 03 980 4979

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We are always on the look out for stories based in our area, email us at: info@malvernnews.co.nz

If you would like to share what you know!

So in Cambodia, I was chilling at the beach and meeting people as you do, chatting away and drinking.

One of the guys I met was Jurgen.... He was as wide as he is tall and he had this fantastic big belly, that stuck out like a wine barrel. But that’s not what stood out about Jurgen. No... what stood out, was the enormous tattoo he had written across his torso and over his belly….

Just five letters.... One word.... ‘PIZZA’!

So as we were drinking away and getting to know each other, my mind kept wandering back to the tattoo….

What’s the significance… What does it mean?

Does it represent his social commentary on the state of the world? Is it a pet name? And the longer we sat there drinking, the more determined I was to work it out.

So eventually, after a lot of beers, I piped up the question… “Hey, Jurgen” “Yes, Dan” “Can I ask a question?”

“Of course you can Dan” “What does the Pizza tattoo mean… Is it a childhood nickname? Does it have some kind of symbolic or deeper meaning?”

Jurgen put down his beer, looked at me and just said…

“No... I just really love Pizza.”