Issue 985 - Friday 30th April 2021

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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Save The Date

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Classifieds

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Trades

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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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Phone: 03 318 7450 Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz Website: www.malvernnews.co.nz

Lucinda Jarvis Editorial

The rare Stanley Steamer owned by Allan and Lesley Familton.

Photo credit: Ken Muscroft-Taylor.

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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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HEALING WITH HERBAL MEDICINE

DUTTON GARAGE MALVERN RUN

Do you suffer from any of the following?

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Another successful day thanks to the support of our sponsors Dutton Garage, private donations, the Malvern News and their advertisers, we are once again in a position to be able to donate a good part of the profit to the local Returned and Services Association Inc (RSA).

Malcolm McGibbon.

Photos by Steve Waters.

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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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AUTUMN AT TERRACE STATION Sunday, May 2nd, will be the final opportunity for the public to see Terrace Station’s heritage gardens before the spring. Head along and wander through the rustling autumn leaves, while finding a sheltered spot in the garden, amongst the grand trees, hornbeam, oak, lime and cedar, for a picnic. The big tree walkway highlights massive sequoia, which were likely planted in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Interesting farming and garden tools will be on display in the Hutch and at the quiz table, with its nineteenth century domestic items will arouse much interest, especially among the younger generation. There will also be a small plant stall. Children can collect a list of items to try and

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

note there is no eftpos, cash only. Terrace Station will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout. Please leave dogs at home.

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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.

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TEXTURE AND FORM TE Hauanui’s Texture and Form exhibition brings together the larger-than-life abstract works

by Damon Puddy, as well as a wide range of pottery from members of the Canterbury Potters Association. Opening from Friday, April 24th, Texture and Form promises to bring a colourful, tactile experience for the community.

Damon Puddy, originally from Christchurch but now based in Australia, has been painting for over thirty years. In 2014 Damon had the opportunity to learn from indigenous artists, by just observing them work, this proved to be a powerful inspiration that has helped feed his artistic drive and passion, which now lays in his works.

This was the point when Damon was able to become a full time artist.

“This is just one of several things that inspire me and I am very much in the same mindset about my approach to my painting. I let myself become in the now, my subconscious is what creates each painting,” Damon said.

Canterbury Potters Association is a social group, that has been supporting potters and ceramic artists in the Christchurch and Canterbury region, for more than fifty years.

With an interest and facilities suitable for all aspects of ceramics, the group welcomes members, from absolute beginners, to experienced professionals.

Members of the pottery group exhibiting at Te Huanui include, Ngarita Wight, Penny Wright, P e n ny De J o n g e , P e n ny 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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Artwork by Allan Mauger.

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

Rebecca Smith

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Email: rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz Website: www.ruraltenancy.co.nz 62 South Terrace, Darfield

(Based in the Malvern News’ Office)

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 political pressure to make housing more affordable. It takes up most recent headlines, making a great news grab, with plenty of commentators that get wheeled out for their point of view.

Some pundits are talking a 5 10% price drop in residential values. What does this mean for us as homeowners? In essence if you take yourself back to Christmas 2020, the value of your home then if the predictions are right, is where the value of your home will end up.

In my eighteen years of real estate, many of the predictions around house price drops never eventuate to the levels predicted. In some cases, stability will prevail for a period of time before another increase.

Don't forget the global financial crisis (GFC) had predictions of 30% house price falls!

The fundamentals of housing

remains the same in any market, supply versus demand.

There are still one million kiwis living overseas and some may want to come home. The job market is starting to experience pressure and filling this demand will require the importation of labour, putting more demand on the housing market.

Labour, and now some pressure on building supplies, may impact on the supply side of new homes, while demand remains strong. Will prices drop? We don't think so at this point.

Investors beware. Did we experience a capitals gains tax by stealth? No. People who flip houses have always been subject to tax on the profit, on the on-sell like any other business. The Bright-line Test, moved from 5 to 10 years, this test determines if people have to pay income tax if they sell within this period. This does not 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.

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ANZAC DAY 2021

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While I’m not old enough to have been alive during World War 2 (WWII), I am old enough to have family members who lived through it and were affected by it one way or another. Over the years I have been told many stories by family

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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.

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• Rotten Rock Dairy Lanes

Ross Meder, St John Darfield Station Manager.

Janet Taege who has given 55 years of service to St John being presented flowers from St John Knight Michael McEvedy.

Full Service from start to finish!

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 Zealand was completed on Saturday, April 17th, with a fast and furious criterium through Parliament Grounds and Molesworth Street hill, hosted

by The Right Honourable Trevor Mallard. The top woman of the Hynds Heart Racers, Hannah Barker of Auckland, won the Open Women’s criterium, adding an additional $1,000 to The Heart Foundation total. The criterium completed eight days of racing totalling 527km, with climbs over The Crown Range, Haast Pass, Inland Kaikoura Route and Queen Charlotte Sounds. The flat day rides, such as Ross to Greymouth, saw teams averaging well over 40 km/hr.

Darfield’s Rob Potts, who rode for Hynds Heart Racers ended the Tour fourth in the Mixed Teams event, earning them each new cycling shoes, wine

and a weekend in Queenstown.

Overall honours went to the Oxford Edge team, a group of young men from universities and schools in the South Island, who are looking to get professional contracts in Europe. The top individual was Brendon Vercoe from Burwood Spinal Unit Physio.

Rob said, “the pace was on the edge of my comfort zone for most of the time, but the satisfaction at the end of each day, knowing that you had left nothing out there, was well worth it.”

His team (seven from Auckland and one from each Christchurch, Queenstown and Darfield) were fantastic at looking after each other.

Especially from Culverden to Kaikoura, when Rob had to stop thirteen times with mechanical issues, even the team gave up 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 3rd: S Jeffs 39 4th: J Mangnall 5th: G Gough 38 6th: G Hessey 7th: H MacPhee 37 8th: G Oakley 9th: S Rutter 37 10th: J Bowden 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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AGM

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Tuesday 18th May, at 1:30pm

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To the Editor: AUTOMOTIVE Last Sunday I attended the Anzac service in Darfield. I was very disappointed at all the Maori language spoken, I have lived in the DARFIELD Automotive. Service district all my life and never once did I hear my parents or & warrant centre. 3D wheel grandparents speak Maori. We were there to respect all those aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, young soldiers that died for us, I’m sure not one of them would Monday - Friday. Your onehave understood one word and I didn't either. stop auto shop! Phone Barbara May, Darfield.

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17Apr-2May 28Apr-1May 30th Apr 30th Apr 30Apr-2May 30Apr-27May

Methven Scarecrow Trail CentreStage Rolleston presents - Chicago (show time vary) Westview Special Fund Applications Close Today SDC Long Term Plan - Submissions close today Gnomes Alpine Sports - Ski Sale Texture & Form Art Exhibition

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Nourish Programme - Flips, Flops & Preserve Swaps Duck Shooting Weekend (prizegiving 12:30pm Sunday) SDC ‘Taste Selwyn’ celebrating local produce Gunyah Homestead Open Day Autumn Garden Open Day Selwyn Sports Centre Open Day A Barrel of Laughs with Gary McCormick Darfield Bowling Club - Winter Housie starts today Malvern Term 2 Junior Netball begins today (Years 1-4) ECan Drop-in Session - Test your drinking water PGG Wrightson New Store Opening Day Hororata Glow Festival National MP Nicola Grigg - Connectivity Public Meeting Mother’s Day is today!

MCB Drop-in Session Two Rivers Community Trust AGM Darfield Primary School PTA AGM 9th Annual Surplus Plant & Machinery Sale Nourish Programme - Hot Compost Workshop Darfield Garden Club AGM

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26 South Terrace, Darfield Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield 14 Regent Street, Springfield Darfield Hotel Sleemans Road, Glenroy Terrace Station, Hororata Broadlands Drive, Rolleston Melton Estate Winery Darfield Bowling Club Darfield Netball Courts Darfield Library Ross Street, Darfield Hororata Domain Melton Estate, West Melton Venue TBC Darfield Baptist Church Darfield Primary, Staff Room 1823 Selwyn Lake Road 1141B Greendale Rd, Darfield Darfield Recreation Centre

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CARPET

CHIMNEY CLEANING

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD & COAL

Malvern Lions have

PEASTRAW AVAILABLE

$6 per small bale, delivered.

Medium squares also available!

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Carol’s Kindling - $8 & $10 BOXES CHURCH NOTICES

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SUNDAY 2ND MAY 2021

Darfield Life Church

At 10:30am

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

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CARPET/Window Cleaning. LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards Thorough job, good price, and dairy lanes our speciality. q u i c k d r y i n g . H i g h l y Screned rotten-rock, it’s local r e c o m m e n d e d . P h o n e / and lasts better. Springfield text Robert anytime on Quarry phone 318 4132.

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Text or Phone 027 490 3694

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GARDENING

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HEDGE TRIMMING Phone 027 262 9200.

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

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

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Friday 30th April 2021 PAINTING & DECORATING

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PAINTING & DECORATING

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A young girl and her mother were standing beside a pond. They were watching the fish swimming around, eating the food they were throwing in.

The mother turned to her daughter (who was fully absorbed in the fish splashing about) and said, “honey, did you know that chocolate fish can’t swim?” The girl went silent for a moment, then finally replied...“Yes, I know chocolate fish can’t, but jelly fish can!”