INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Mother’s Day Feature
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Dutton Garage Malvern Run
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Popular Ski Sale
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Autumn At Terrace Station
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Holiday Fun
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Texture & Form Art Exhibition
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Selwyn MP Update
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PGG New Purpose Built Store
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It’s Time To Glow At Hororata
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Springfield Station Smiling
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SDC Submissions
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Property Brokers Update
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Taste Of Selwyn
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ANZAC Day 2021
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St John Darfield
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2021 Pig & Possum Hunt
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Darfield Rugby Update
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Tour Of NZ
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Golf Results
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Public Notices
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Save The Date
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Classifieds
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Trades
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Email Column
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Organisers of Anzac Day commemoration events throughout Canterbury would have had their weather apps close at hand on Saturday night, as the bad weather rolled through the region. Fortunately, the morning dawned clear with no disruptions experienced. This was the case at the Darfield Recreation Centre, where vintage car enthusiasts and their supporters gathered for the start of the annual Malvern Run, which takes vintage cars (many over 100 years old) on a 80km route, past the Cenotaphs of Darfield, Sheffield, Hororata, Glenroy and Glentunnel, before returning
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The rare Stanley Steamer owned by Allan and Lesley Familton.
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back to Darfield. This year we were treated to our first ever steam car on the run, a very rare Stanley Steamer owned by Allan and Lesley Familton. This beautifully restored car travels along in almost complete silence, it does however require copious quantities of water, close to 350 litres was required for the round trip. Overall, the Run went without a hitch for most participants, with only the 1904 Alldays and Onions car having a problem, when it ran a bearing just before reaching Glentunnel, having to do the return journey on the trailer.
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POPULAR SKI SALE It’s that time of year again, when Gnomes Alpine Sports in Darfield, will be holding its massive annual ski sale starting on Friday, April 30th for three days only! This sale attracts skiers from all over Canterbury and beyond (there’s usually a regular contingent from the West Coast who attend). The Gnomes ski sale is a perfect opportunity for people to kit themselves up for the slopes, at bargain prices. Stock levels are currently at an all-time low, with demand so high last year due to New Zealander’s making the most of winter, as well as their time around Aotearoa, so get in fast!.
“New season stock has slowly started to arrive instore, expecting the majority to have arrived by mid to late May,” commented Gnomes co-owner, Ally Kerr. “Skiing is super popular right now and we are expecting the season to be busier than ever. Our biggest concern this year is going to be supply, as freight and shipping options from overseas are limited and demand is really high, so popular models are likely to be sold out quickly,” Ally concluded. Gnomes has a reputation for outstanding service, top quality hire and boot fitting service
Gnomes Alpine Sports co-owner Ally Kerr, is looking forward to seeing everyone at their annual sale.
second to none, make them a destination of choice for skiers from all over New Zealand. Darfield is fortunate to have the business located in a purpose built premises on the main street, as it brings visitors to the township, along with their business dollars. The team at Gnomes are looking forward to an epic winter season, with plenty of snow!
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identify in the woods and gardens. Terrace Station homestead is still the private residence of Kate and Richard Foster and is not open to the public on open days. The entry fee of $10 goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, children enter for free. Please
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On Wednesday, April 21st, Creative Junk headed along to Darfield Library to run a clock-making workshop. Creative Junk is a not-for-profit organisation, based in Christchurch that promotes recycle, reuse, rethink in a creative imaginative way. Specialising in holding workshops that use recycled and repurposed materials. An enthusiastic group of fifteen children attended the workshop using the recycled materials, including old records, to make unique working clocks. Everyone commented how much they enjoyed the experience of creating an entire clock by themselves. Above: Bonnie and Lachlan Dennis with their fabulous looking clocks.
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TEXTURE AND FORM TE Hauanui’s Texture and Form “This is just one of several exhibition brings together the things that inspire me and I larger-than-life abstract works am very much in the same by Damon Puddy, as well as a mindset about my approach wide range of pottery from to my painting. I let myself members of the Canterbury become in the now, my Potters Association. Opening subconscious is what creates from Friday, April 24th, Texture each painting,” Damon said. and Form promises to bring a Canterbury Potters Association colourful, tactile experience for is a social group, that has the community. been supporting potters and Damon Puddy, originally from ceramic artists in the Christchurch but now based in Christchurch and Canterbury Australia, has been painting for region, for more than fifty years. over thirty years. In 2014 With an interest and facilities Damon had the opportunity to suitable for all aspects of learn from indigenous artists, ceramics, the group welcomes by just observing them work, members, from absolute this proved to be a powerful beginners, to experienced inspiration that has helped feed professionals. his artistic drive and passion, Members of the pottery group which now lays in his works. exhibiting at Te Huanui include, This was the point when Damon Ngarita Wight, Penny Wright, was able to become a full time P e n ny De J o n g e , P e n ny artist. Belworth, Takaake Sakaguchi,
Susan MacCauly, Jan Robertson, Jacqui Overton, Julie Bartlett, Jane Zusters, Lorraine Bonish, Allan Mauger and Andrew Carran, who will all bring their unique take on the art form.
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SELWYN MP UPDATE Health affects everyone of us. From the cradle to the grave, we’re bound to interact with the system at some stage in our lives. One of the most common concerns raised with me across the electorate is mental health, the ever-increasing incidences of poor mental health, the lack of available clinicians and treatments, and the wait times for those. The parents and teachers I’ve spoken to would say children and adolescents are spending far too much time in a queue to see clinicians to get the help they need. But, despite making several announcements about their investment in mental health, the Government have severely underspent on its promises and in some cases has not spent a single dollar on announced projects. That’s why I’m so concerned about the recent announcement of plans to do away with District Health Boards (DHB) to centralise the whole system in Wellington. The problem is that the restructure will see our regions and smaller communities lose their voice, as well as their autonomy. I’m a firm believer that our regions know what works best for them when it comes to keeping their communities healthy.
The last thing communities like Leeston and Darfield need is for less on-the-ground advocacy and know-how. I understand the Selwyn District Council was very interested in emulating the model of the Rolleston Health Hub in these towns, to service Ellesmere and Malvern. This announcement will be a deathknell to those plans. The Government should, in fact, be looking to maintain regional identities and exploring the consolidation of some functions across DHB’s, like asset management, not getting rid of them entirely. The public hasn’t been given any indication how much this plan will cost, how long it will take to implement, or how disruptive this process is going to be. My big worry is that Health New
Zealand will likely end up as just another bureaucracy that governments will have to fund, instead of investing the money where it’s needed most. It’s critical to retain the community and local voice through a DHB framework, working towards a better single integrated health system. Nicola Grigg, MP for Selwyn.
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PGG WRIGHTSON NEW PURPOSE-BUILT STORE PGG Wrightson (PGW) opened its new purpose‐built Rural Supplies store and office on Tuesday, April 27th, to service the wider Darfield area. The building, located at 49 South Terrace (with the entrance at 1 Ross Street), is the site of the original 1940s Pyne Gould Guinness building. PGW’s General Manager Retail and Water, Nick Berry said “we have outgrown our previous store, with the new 993 square metre two storey building being approximately twice the size. The new store allows for an improved customer experience, with the opportunity to expand the existing product range and stock new products.” “We have worked closely with customers in the area for over eighty years and in many cases, we have relationships that span several generations. We look forward to welcoming our loyal and new customers to this modern purpose-built development, which will allow us to serve our customers better and we are extending our Click and Collect hours, as well we are now going to be open on Saturday mornings until 12pm,” Nick concluded. The Darfield building is an integral part of the wider PGW store network, which has ninety two Rural Supplies and Fruitfed Supplies stores throughout New Zealand. As well as the store, the building accommodates approximately twenty PGW employees, covering a variety of business units to support their farming customers. For more than 165 years PGW people have been key members
of the rural communities in which they live and work alongside their customers. As a result, they have been a part of and have supported rural communities for multiple generations. Throughout the years their stores have innovated and adapted to meet the changing and diverse needs of their customers. Whether it is technical expertise, industry knowledge , o r on- farm solutions, people can rely on PGW to deliver professional service with integrity.
PGG Wrightson staff members outside their new building. L - R: Tamzin Lee, Tracy Holden, John Roper, Chris Roper, Hamish Milner and Vicky Cridge.
The new purpose-built PGG Wrightson building.
The original 1940s Pyne Gould Guinness building.
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IT’S TIME TO GLOW AT HORORATA The Hororata community is ready to Glow! On Saturday, May 8th, 10,000 people will descend on the Hororata Domain for the third Hororata Glow Festival. “Our community is looking forward to this magical festival. We have heaps of new activities this year, including the UV Art Zone, Mitre 10 Mega Warm Up Cube and a Fairy Tree, just to name a few,” said Cindy Driscoll, from the Hororata Community Trust, the charity behind the event. “We also have popular activities from past years returning, including the hot air balloon walk through, the University of Canterbury interactive science activities and the Glow Circus,” she added. Live music on the More FM stage from the Selwyn Community Choir, Sam Bambery and The Bluesettes and Chilton House, will entertain the crowd as excitement builds for sunset, when things begin to glow. The hot air balloon Night Glow will take place anytime from 5.30pm and Michael Oakley from Ballooning Canterbury is
looking forward to putting on a spectacular display. “Balloonists will be travelling from all over New Zealand to take part in this fabulous event, they are all very excited to be returning to our community. We will be out flying in the days leading up to the festival, so keep an eye on the skies. You could even book a flight with us and experience fabulous views from above,” Michael commented. “Getting all the balloons inflated and ready to glow, takes a huge team effort from all the crews and weather conditions have to be perfect. The balloons will not leave the ground during the Festival, instead we light them up like giant lanterns, glowing in a choreographed performance to a really fun soundtrack,” Michael concluded. Following the Night Glow there will be a special lighting effects display, which will be a real showstopper. DJ Craig Shaw will keep the party going as he cranks the tunes, getting the young and young at heart up dancing. Surrounding the activities and
A previous year’s display of fabulous glowing balloons.
performances will be eighty stalls, with food and wine tasting experiences, treats for the kids, produce to stock your pantries for winter and a huge range of food trucks to tempt your taste buds. “The Hororata Glow Festival is organised by our community, to benefit our community. The support so far has been amazing and humbling, people have really got behind us. It is exciting to be able to host such a unique event in Hororata, we can’t wait to glow with everyone,” said Cindy. Tickets are selling fast and to control numbers there will be no gate sales this year. This is a big festival and even with limited ticket sales, traffic is still expected to be heavy and people are advised to allow extra travel time and plan to arrive early. People also need to be aware that the event has a postponement date of Sunday, May 9th. “So much work goes into organising this festival, but the one thing we can’t control is the weather. Having the postponement date gives us the ability to work with the weather, giving us the best chance of everything being able to take place as planned. A call on postponement will be made by 7pm on Friday, May 7th, so people need to keep an eye on our Facebook page,” Cindy concluded.
Tickets are available only through Eventfinda. For more information visit www.hororata.org.nz
Balloons from all over New Zealand are coming to the skies of Selwyn next week! Ballooning Canterbury have rides available amongst these beautiful balloons - a great opportunity to see the Canterbury Plains from above with views from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. There are deals available - so go online
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SPRINGFIELD STATION SMILING
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The refurbishment of Springfield Station is complete, and is now the best looking station in the region! With the building and painting work finished, the place looks a million dollars and once again the Station can feel proud of how it looks. “The building must have looked like it currently does when it was first built, in 1966,” commented Simon Williams. Simon, along with the Rail Heritage Trust, wanted to see the Station once again honour, the 140 years of rail history in Springfield. KiwiRail jumped on board with arranging the refurbishment, so the people of Springfield could feel proud of their Station once again. The painters touched up around some windows in white, while others along with the doors and facings, are a warm rusty red. The colour scheme follows the original pattern, which includes a pale blue grey colour on gutters and also the wall on the wide part of the platform. The new clear plastic platform roofing let’s in much more light
than previously, the leaks and rot in several windows have been fixed and of course, the beehives in the walls were removed a while back. “It’s marvellous to be able to appreciate the architecture, as it is an attractive building,” commented Simon. “The long white handrails off each end of the building are still to be done, perhaps by local Springfield residents over the Spring. The alpine garden is also planned to be spruced up, as well as the plant pots on the
platform,” Simon added. “We wanted the Station to honour the generations of railway people who have worked at Springfield, and now it does,” Simon concluded. Springfield Station is one of the last fully equipped sites in New Zealand, with a refreshment room, kitchen, booking office, signalling, luggage and waiting rooms, and boiler room. KiwiRail has a large electrical relay room in the station as well, which operates signals and points being operated from the KiwiRail
Springfield Station back to its former glory.
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FURTHER SUBMISSIONS A chance for affected people to have their say, on changes requested to Selwyn’s district rulebook opened on Monday, April 19th. The further submission period for the Proposed District Plan is open until 5pm on Monday, May 3rd. This is an opportunity for those affected, certain interested parties and the Council to respond to an original submission, or submission point. The District Plan is a10 year ‘rule book’, setting out rules
and policies to define what activities are allowed on properties as of right (permitted activities) and what activities require a resource consent. It is a separate process from the Long Term Plan, which is also currently open for consultation, until April 30th. A total of 470 submissions were made on all chapters for the Proposed District Plan, covering around 7,700 individual submission points. Of these, 62% of submission points were fully or partially supportive of
the Proposed District Plan. Supporting information on how to search submissions and how to make a further submission, is also available online or at all the Council libraries and service centres. The Council has also developed a submission map tool, to help people find properties affected by submissions on rezoning, or other map-related changes.
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WELL WE DIDN’T SEE THAT! There certainly is a lot of remains the same in any political pressure to make market, supply versus demand. housing more affordable. It There are still one million kiwis takes up most recent headlines, living overseas and some may making a great news grab, with want to come home. The job plenty of commentators that get market is starting to experience wheeled out for their point of pressure and filling this demand view. will require the importation of Some pundits are talking a 5 - labour, putting more demand on 10% price drop in residential the housing market. values. What does this mean for Labour, and now some pressure us as homeowners? In essence on building supplies, may if you take yourself back to impact on the supply side of Christmas 2020, the value of new homes, while demand your home then if the remains strong. Will prices predictions are right, is where drop? We don't think so at this the value of your home will end point. up. Investors beware. Did we In my eighteen years of real experience a capitals gains tax estate, many of the predictions by stealth? No. People who flip around house price drops never houses have always been eventuate to the levels subject to tax on the profit, on predicted. In some cases, the on-sell like any other stability will prevail for a period business. The Bright-line Test, of time before another increase. moved from 5 to 10 years, this Don't forget the global financial test determines if people have crisis (GFC) had predictions of to pay income tax if they sell 30% house price falls! within this period. This does not The fundamentals of housing apply to the main family home
and never will. Most property investors buy and hold, however some may be caught out if they have a change of circumstances. This will not affect the majority. The ability to claim mortgage interest as a business expense however, has seen a number of investors sit back and wait to see if new builds are exempt. If they are going to be exempt, investors will then move more into new builds, which will benefit many renters with warmer drier homes, something we would all want. Want to know where your home currently sits in these crazy times. Call one of our staff as during the month of May, one lucky homeowner who gets an updated appraisal will win their groceries for a year, ($15,000 worth!). Must be into win I say. Tony Quayle, Property Brokers, Branch Manager.
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ANZAC DAY 2021
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Bob White, Archdeacon Susan Baldwin and Diane Woodward with members of the Springfield Fire Service, outside the Tawera Memorial Hall, in Springfield.
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While I’m not old enough to members. Stories of my dad’s have been alive during World sister, who served as a War 2 (WWII), I am old enough Women’s Royal Naval Service to have family members who personal (WRN) in the middle of lived through it and were London, during the height of the affected by it one way or bombing in WWII. I remember another. Over the years I have tails about the inability of my been told many stories by family mum’s family to celebrate
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Joe Warman, Saige McNae with Mayor Sam Broughton at the Darfield Cenotaph on Anzac Day.
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Victory in Europe (VE) Day with any joy at all, as this was the day their oldest son was sent off to Burma where the war was still happening, as well as losing a great uncle, who died at the Battle of Ypres in World War 1 (WWI). He was a stretcher bearer and having been at Ypres, I like to imagine that he might have brought injured soldiers to the field doctor there: Lt Col John McCrae, who wrote the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. As a child, I was fascinated by stories my mum would tell me of having to carry a gas mask to school daily, as well as practicing air raids while at school. Almost everyone gathered at our war memorials has similar stories about parents, siblings, old friends, or their own experiences and it is inevitable that we would remember them on Anzac Day. Most of my relatives are no longer around to remember the stories, but I do. Remembering is largely the point of Anzac Day though, isn’t it. Even if you do not have any personal memories or had family who were connected in some way with any of the conflicts in this century or the last one, Anzac Day is the day we set aside in order to remember what happened, what kind of sacrifices occurred, what kind of cost was tallied. We remember because these are the stories we should never forget. War is one of the places where the brokenness of our humanity gets played out in full, while at the same time we can hold up peace as an ideal, a desired goal. A world of peace and of harmony.
Archdeacon Susan Baldwin, Vicar, Malvern Anglican Parish.
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KIMBER RURAL FENCING
ST JOHN DARFIELD Firstly, I would like to honour our local volunteers. At a recent Mid Canterbury Awards night, we recognised the long service of some local St John staff. Because of anniversary dates and awards structure this does not capture all the local members at any given time. However, the numbers are impressive. There were 14 members recognised in this latest round. What is amazing is that together they had contributed over 315 years of service to the community. Of note were, Janet Taege (55 years) and Matthew Forrester (45 years), and both are still active in the community. What an outstanding effort and commitment to a local
community - passionate people providing support where needed. St John in Darfield is a volunteer station, with members covering ambulance, events and the added function of St John Youth continues to flourish. This work is supported by a management committee, with the Malvern committee having recently joined with Selwyn Central, to form an overarching committee called Selwyn, joining all of Selwyn St John within the political Selwyn district boundary. To support this work requires funding, a big thank you to all who supported the recent Annual Appeal. A good proportion of the monies raised
are used locally to support St John, while some is also used to provide training of staff, unifo rm s , vehi cles and equipment. Thanks to everyone who are members of the St John Supporter Scheme. This scheme was established originally in Malvern in 1970 but is now a nationwide initiative. This provides for free emergency ambulance transport to a hospital, anywhere in New Zealand, for members and dependents. A worthwhile investment, or even as a gift? We would also like to take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge the support of several local organisations who help support St John. Ambulance workload remains steady at around 35 - 40 jobs per month. Remember to call for help early, rather than becoming more unwell while waiting for ‘normal hours’, a trait we do notice with a number of members of the community. Some conditions are time critical, with better outcomes with early intervention.
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Janet Taege who has given 55 years of service to St John being presented flowers from St John Knight Michael McEvedy.
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Matthew Forrester who has given 45 years of service to St John being presented with a certificate from Elected Member of Priory Chapter Tony Blaber.
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2021 HORORATA PIG & POSSUM HUNT The Hororata Pig & Possum Hunt committee would like to kindly thank all the following sponsors: MAJOR SPONSORS: • ANZCO Foods • Ballagh Contracting • Bossman Engineering • Crowe Family • D & K Contracting • Gun City • Hazlett Rural Ltd • High Peak Station • Hobson Family • Ilam Toyota • Ironstone Construction Ltd • JMA Agri Ltd • Laser Electrical, Ashburton • Malvern News • Newzengland Ltd • Oliver Family • Property Brokers, Darfield • Rural Transport Ltd • Stringer Livestock • Searle Contracting Ltd SPOT PRIZE DONATIONS • Antebellum Design • Bushbuck Outdoors • Cats on Courtenay • Chris Swanson Contracting • Crusaders • Darfield ITM • Discovery Jet • Drummond & Etheridge • FMG
• Farmlands Co-operative
Society Ltd Gnomes Alpine Sports Greendale Butchery Handmade by Ingrid Harris Hororata Community Trust Hororata Glow Festival Miller Family Nats Nursery Ltd. NZ Taxidermy Ltd Outdoor Adventure Sports PGG Wrightson Ltd PlaceMakers Hornby Porters Pass Porters Ski Field Power Up Lubricants NZ Ltd Radix Nutrition RMS Engineering & Mechanical • Ruralco • Rural Tenancy Inspections • Shearer Homekill • Shooters Supplies • Speedy Signs, Christchurch Central • Springfield Lime Company • Stoney Creek NZ • The Red Shed Gallery • Thwaites Family • Tuatara Outdoor Gear • WaterForce • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
“Sponsors list was correct at the me of going to print, please see the Facebook page for any addi onal sponsors added a er prin ng.”
The seventh annual Hororata Pig and Possum hunt took place over the weekend of April 24th to 26th and attracted a large number of entries. Those keen on hunting enjoyed the challenge of securing the title of heaviest in the event’s varying categories with the Sunday weigh-in closing at 1pm. Many attended this to enjoy the fantastic, family, fun day before the official prize giving. As in previous years there was a range of activities to participate in including ‘Hare Carrying’ and ‘Possum Throwing’, and paintball targets, plus a butcher’s display by local businessman Brent Shearer covering skinning and breaking down a deer. The organising committee secured three clay target shooters who, either have in the past or still, represent New Zealand. The trio from Newzengland Ltd, Clay Shooting and Archery Services, spent the majority of the day helping people have a go at target shooting before selecting a handful of children to help demonstrate their ability. Henry Inch was the ecstatic winner of the kids’ prize draw of a parent/child hunt at High Peak Station. Children also got to participate in the hunt and were given the opportunity to weigh in pigs, deer, wallabies, hares or possums. The first one hundred children to weigh in an animal also got a goodie bag. “The event had some fantastic sponsors again and we thank them for their support; funds raised will be donated by the
organisers to provide education outside the classroom for Hororata children,” Cindy explained. “Once again the event has brought families and community members together, doing something they enjoy and with the chance of going home with a prize as well. “I want to thank the committee for working as a collaborative team, loving every minute of putting this event together. “A huge shout out to Anzco and the weigh team for working so hard on the day. Big thanks to Gun City for the massive $1500 spot prize voucher. To all our committed hunters, thank you and see you next year with a bigger and better event,” Cindy concluded. OPEN SECTION RESULTS Heaviest Boars 1: Joe Adams (94.2kg) 2: Tairi Mullen (92.2kg) 3: Ryan Nesbett (81.8kg) Average Weight Boar Matthew Simmons (66.5kg) Above Average: Sarah Mullens (67.2kg) Below Average: Kim Spencer (65.6kg) Heaviest Stag 1: Tairi Mullen (152.1kg) 2: Bryce Little (151.4kg) 3: Brendon Simpson (127kg) Best Antlers Matthew Simmons Heaviest Fallow 1: Tairi Mullen (75.0kg) 2: Sarah Mullen (59.6kg) 3: Brent Shearer (57.4kg) Best Fallow Antlers 1: Brent Shearer Most Hares/Rabbits weighed in by a team or individual 1: Jake Cleland (197)
Most Possums weighed in by a team or individual 1: Team Harpers (74) Heaviest Possum Fur 1: Team Hobsons (1.89kg) The Big Three Combo 1: Team Stringers (Trout 1.47kg, Possum 3.405kg & Hare 3.395kg) JUNIOR SECTION Heaviest Boar 1. Cooper Holland (80.4kg) 2: Kane McKay (68.8 kg) 3: Logan Broadhurst (65.5kg) Heaviest Stag 1. Gus Mackie (120.5kg) 2: Henry Inch (81.6kg) 3: Cooper Holland (73.6kg) Wallabies 1: Jack Clapshaw (18.10kg) 2: Quinn Brown (9.815kg) 3: Lucas Hood (7.94kg) Heaviest Hare/Rabbit 1: Sam Smith (4.29kg) 2: Freya Hobson (4.165kg) 3: Amelie Inch (4.045kg) Heaviest Possum 1: Manaia Lima (4.675kg) 2: Cameron Harper (4.245kg) 3: Allie Hobson (4.090kg) CARRYING COMPETITION Women's Pig Carry 1: Paige Hunter Open Pig Carry 1: Caleb Matthews Children's Carry U5: Frankie Smith 5-7: Angus Mawle 8-10: Quinn Brown 11-12: Toby Thwaites 13-16: Blake Booth Possum Throw U5: Brooke Lee 5-7: Saxon Leys 8-10: Ryker Leys 11-13: Gordy Langford 14-16: Daniel Holland Online Photo Competition 1: Seth Wright.
Chris Thwaites modelling the new, khaki with orange print, tee-shirts that the committee were wearing and were available for purchasing.
Frankie Smith displaying the medal she received for winning the Under 5 section of the Children's Carrying Competition.
Henry Inch was the proud winner of the kids’ prize draw of a parent/child hunt at High Peak Station with Heath Smith, valued at $850.
Joe Adams with the newly donated Heaviest Boar Open Division Shield which was sponsored by Ironstone Construction Ltd.
Three generations entered the Pig Carrying Competition. Cindy Miller, President of the Hororata Pig & Possum Hunt, daughter Charlise Miller & mother-in-law, Robin T with her son Andy (husband of Cindy). Above: Cindy & Charlise carrying her pig.
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ROB POTTS - TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND This year’s Tour of New and a weekend in Queenstown. Zealand was completed on Overall honours went to the Saturday, April 17th, with a fast Oxford Edge team, a group of and furious criterium through young men from universities Parliament Grounds and and schools in the South Island, Molesworth Street hill, hosted who are looking to get by The Right Honourable Trevor professional contracts in Mallard. The top woman of the Europe. The top individual was Hynds Heart Racers, Hannah Brendon Vercoe from Burwood Barker of Auckland, won the Spinal Unit Physio. Open Women’s criterium, Rob said, “the pace was on the adding an additional $1,000 to edge of my comfort zone for The Heart Foundation total. The most of the time, but the criterium completed eight days satisfaction at the end of each of racing totalling 527km, with day, knowing that you had left climbs over The Crown Range, nothing out there, was well Haast Pass, Inland Kaikoura worth it.” Route and Queen Charlotte His team (seven from Auckland Sounds. The flat day rides, such a n d o n e f r o m e a c h as Ross to Greymouth, saw Christchurch, Queenstown and teams averaging well over 40 Darfield) were fantastic at looking after each other. km/hr. Darfield’s Rob Potts, who rode Especially from Culverden to for Hynds Heart Racers ended Kaikoura, when Rob had to stop the Tour fourth in the Mixed thirteen times with mechanical Teams event, earning them issues, even the team gave up each new cycling shoes, wine waiting after the fifth stop, as
dragging him back to the peloton each time was too draining. So Rob ended up riding with a young fella from Maryland USA, who was happy to wait when Rob had to repeatedly remove his wheel. The weather was unkind on two riding days, with another being cancelled, due to thunderstorms, flooding and slips. But this didn’t stop great bonds from being forged, both within the team and with other riders that the pain was shared with. The Hynds team is currently still raising funds for The Heart Foundation, for research. They have set a goal to reach $30,000 by the end of April, they are currently on $22,000, so are getting remarkably close. Rob’s goal was to personally raise $1,750, which he is getting very close to achieving.
DARFIELD RUGBY UPDATE Saturday saw Div 1 and Div 2 both play their first home games of the season, as is always the case, the duck pond once again was immaculately presented. Looking at Rakaia Div 1’s previous results, this match seemed like a fait accompli, however Rakaia had other ideas, opening the scoring with a well constructed try to lead 7 nil after 7 minutes. This may have been the wakeup call Darfield needed, as then they settled into their work. A good period of possession saw Darfield march down the field and begin to pressure the Rakaia defence. A quick tap penalty by Joe Adams 5 metres out, saw him barge over through two defenders to open the Ducks account. Following the kick-off, another couple of penalties saw Darfield again inside the Rakaia 22, following the lineout, a good rolling maul saw John Frew dive over. A solid scrum enabled the backs to score the next two tries, with set piece moves allowing firstly, Harrison
Groundwater and then his midfield partner Kieran Meikle to stroll through for converted tries. Darfield swiftly building a 24-7 lead on the half hour mark. A poor exit after the kickoff allowed Rakaia some much needed possession inside Darfield territory, and a poor read on defence saw their second five going through to score under the bar. Any hope Rakaia may have had of putting scoreboard pressure on Darfield didn't last however, with Geoff Cridge grabbing a five pointer just before the break to head into half time at 29-14. In the second half, Darfield once again opened the scoring early for the second week running, with Colin Payne picking up a try. Any hope the Rakaia forwards may have had of a reprieve from the scrum, headaches Darfield were causing them were quashed with the Darfield bench, once again proving to be very strong. Sustained pressure saw Harrison cross for his second try and another large score
beckoned with still 25 minutes remaining. In what has been a somewhat rare occurrence this year, the rain then decided to arrive. The ball became quite slippery and handling errors began to mount. More good forward driven possession enabled Greg Dunshea to grab a try on the 65 minute mark. Then some individual brilliance from Alister Collins with a chip and chase, saw him grab the final five pointer of the game, with ten minutes still left on the clock. Neither side was able to maintain the ball for extended periods in the rain and the game meandered to its conclusion. Darfield bringing up a half century for the second week in a row, winning 53-14. Congratulations must also go to Div2 with them crushing Waihora in the curtain raiser 507. This weekend sees all three sides at home again, with Div 1 and the Colts side taking on Hornby and Div 2 hosting Kirwee in the local derby.
Bodie Hawkins, Darfield Div 1 Manager.
Rob is very appreciaƟve of those who have donated so far, if anyone would like to donate to Rob to help a very worthy cause visit: tour-of-new-zealand-2.raisely.com/ rob-po s
Rob Potts in action. GOLF RESULTS
GOLF RESULTS
Results 20th April 2021 STABLEFORD & NANCY MCCORMICK 36 HOLE COMPETITION Ladies: 1st: J McLeod 36 2nd=: C Robinson, J Douglas 34 4th=: L Palmer, M Wright 33 Men: 1st: G Chambers 32 2nd=: N Penney, D Mansbridge 31 Longest Putt: J Whitaker Closest to the Pins: J Whitaker, M Wills Nancy McCormick 36 Hole Competition: 1st: P Deans/M Wright 76.5+63.5 =140 2nd: J Monk/D Annan 72+78 =150 3rd: N Muir/P Pearce 71+83 =154 Results 23rd April 2021 STABLEFORD - 12 HOLES 1st: J Morten 27 2nd=: R Marsh, N Penney 25 4th: M Wright 23 Results ANZAC Day - 25th April 2021 STABLEFORD - 12 HOLES 1st: J Will 32 2nd: H Beaumont 25 3rd: A Kenworthy 24 4th=: J Wilson, P Collins, A Hogg 23
Results 22nd April 2021 ROSEBOWL STABLEFORD 18 Holes: 1st: K Bush 40 2nd: N Weavers 39 3rd: S King 38 4th: J Blatch 36 5th=: L Scott, K Battersby, I Beets-Huchshorn 35 6th=: W Mehrtens, L Anderson, M Te Awa33 7th: S Gillespie 32 9 Holes: 1st: H Skurr 21 2nd: R Roy 18 3rd: J Smith 16
Results 24th April 2021 STABLEFORD 1st: M Westland 47 2nd: P Beatson 42 3rd: S Jeffs 39 4th: J Mangnall 38 5th: G Gough 38 6th: G Hessey 37 7th: H MacPhee 37 8th: G Oakley 37 9th: S Rutter 37 10th: J Bowden 37 Closest to the Pins: #3: N Reed #9: K Nagayama #13: B Souness #17: M Parrington Longest Drive #15: Women: N Reed Men: H Macphee Longest Putt #18: I Gaunson Two’s: D Lewis, M Michael, J Benn 9 Hole Stableford: 1st: B May 23
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