Issue 986 - Friday 7th May 2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Racecourse Hill Open Garden

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Unique Opportunity

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Emergency Mobile Alerts

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Team ASL - Property Brokers

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District Plan Provisions

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Malvern Community Board

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Crazy Tomato Lady

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Motoring With Macca

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Letters To The Editor

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Terrace Station Woolshed

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Selwyn Awards 2021

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Gunyah Successful Open Day

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Amazing Adventure

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Touch - 25 Years Service

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Darfield Gun Club

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Malvern Rifle Club

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Darfield Rugby Div 1 Report

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Rugby Draw

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Golf Results

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Sport Notices

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Heaviest Ducks

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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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Thousands turned up to try out Canterbury’s largest indoor sports centre, at its opening day on Sunday, May 2nd. The Sports Centre, built by Apollo Projects and designed by Warren and Mahoney, has been built at Foster Park, which is Selwyn’s premier sports park.

The 8,000m² Selwyn Sports Centre was officially opened by Sir Richard Hadlee and Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton.

The $21.5 million centre features New Zealand’s first interactive digital playground, along with eight sports courts, a 240m indoor walking track and space for community sports groups to operate.

The opening was followed by a family day out, where people could try out the new facilities, as well as enjoy the Selwyn Aquatic Centre directly opposite, along with bouncy castles, pony rides and food trucks. Everyone attending enjoyed the day, with donations to enter the Sports Centre going to the Halberg Trust.

“It was a joy to see the building so full and people having such a good time enjoying it,” commented Selwyn Mayor, Sam Broughton.

“It’s great to see the community in the centre and so many people embracing the

opportunity, while having so much fun. It’s a fantastic facility that will be a huge asset to our district, now and long into the future. Giving people more opportunities to get active and have fun together all year round.

“The Sports Centre opening was the start of an exciting new chapter for the area, as long term plans for the dynamic, growing district begin to open.

“This is a big year for us, as this is the first of four major long term projects worth over $70million that we’ll be opening. The Sports Centre is a really fun way to start, knowing in twelve months’ time we’ll have the new extended pool, the Health Hub, Te Ara Ātea and a new Rolleston Town Square as we ll,” Sam concluded.

Apollo Projects CEO and Director, Paul Lloyd, said, “the centre was an innovative build.

We’re incredibly proud of the way this project has turned out and love seeing so many people enjoying it. The Council set us a challenge to deliver a great space for the community on a relatively tight budget, especially for a facility like this.

Our team’s put in a huge amount of work and it really shows in the final product.”

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Warren and Mahoney Design Lead, Associate Principal, Alex Head said, “it was a great project to a part of. It’s been a rewarding process and I applaud Selwyn District Council for having the vision to develop an affordable and community focused sports hub, within a fast track programme. The team took a collaborative approach from day one, which ensured the project’s success. We’re really pleased with the outcome and can see the facility being well loved by the growing community of Rolleston”.

Sir Richard Hadlee and Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton at the opening of the Sports Centre.

Year 9 Darfield High School student, Brooke Ebdon Collings and Darfield High Schools Head Students, Becky Bruce and Matt Ashworth, were amongst the first invited guests to walk around the new indoor walking track.

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A gorgeous view of the Racecourse Hill Homestead.

On May 16th, Racecourse Hill’s Homestead Garden will be opening its gates, welcoming the public to stroll around the stunning grounds. This Garden hasn’t been open to the public for a very long time, so don’t miss this fabulous opportunity.

The Homestead was built in 1912, and has had extensive work done since the earthquake and the Garden’s have has numerous areas replanted. The beautiful autumn leaves and old trees, along with lovely reflections on the pond will be admired by those who attend.

The chapel will be open for people to view and will be available for weddings in spring.

All money raised from the $10 entry fee will go to the Breast

The gorgeous chapel on Racecouse Hill Homestead’s grounds.

Cancer Society, who rely entirely on donations from the New Zealand public. Their mission is to push for new frontiers in early detection, treatment and support. Children under the age of 16 can enter free, cash only.

Entry is from Gunns Road, follow the long driveway to where someone will show people where to park.

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Malvern residents have a unique opportunity to experience the music of Caitlin Smith, a mesmerising performer of jazz and folk, and her ‘Imaginary Band’ will perform in Darfield, on Saturday, May 22nd. With Lance McNicholl (guitar) and Steve Cournane (percussion and cymbals), Caitlin (piano and vocals) will present original compositions, as well as covers by her musical heroes, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.

With her bands, The Caitlin Smith Trio (and earlier The Fondue Set), she is known for taking songs from other genres and turning them into earthy jazz vehicles.

The audience will have an opportunity to purchase two of her CD’s. Her latest, ‘You Have Reached Your Destination’ (2020), creates a multi-sensory universe using Braille and a tactile labyrinth, within the cover art, along with the poetry and music. The

second, ‘Aurere’ (2004), reviewed as a very special collection of nice songs, a lovely passionate voice and outstanding sound quality.

Legally blind since birth, Caitlin is a tireless advocate for accessibility issues and the healing and transformative power of creativity. She said, “I find myself inadvertently being an ambassador for ‘blindness’, explaining that 90 percent of blind people have some useful vision and only 10 percent are ‘totals’, but they wind up being

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“Everyone needs, I believe, to find more creativity in their lives and there are huge health benefits to singing. I often say singing makes you physically honest and song writing makes you emotionally honest. Making a living out of music isn’t difficult - it’s an honour and a privilege,” Caitlin concluded.

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DISTRICT PLAN PROVISIONS Anna Bensemann, Senior Planner, Baseline Group.

The Proposed Selwyn District Plan includes a number of residential zones, including the large lot residential zone, which has a minimum allotment size of 3000m². This zone is proposed on the edge of townships, to provide a buffer between intensive residential activities and the general rural zone. There are large areas around Darfield, Kirwee and West Melton, with smaller areas on the periphery of Prebbleton, Lincoln, Leeston, Dunsandel, Southbridge and Rolleston.

The proposed rules are designed to be more consistent and include the usual suspects when it comes to ensuring that people don’t upset the neighbourhood including, a maximum building coverage of the less of either 500m² or 20% of the site in question.

There are height limits of eight metres and recession planes apply along boundaries, to ensure that buildings fit within a building envelope within the site. These features avoid a site appearing cluttered or having building located close to neighbours, creating shading or overlook effects. No one wants a massive three storied house on their boundary looking into their yard.

More interestingly however, the proposed rules specify boundary and fencing requirements with the boundary setbacks. Within 10m of a road boundary or shared access boundary and within 5m of an internal boundary with a neighbour, fences are only permitted to be 1.2m high and

must be 50% visually permeable (so trellis, picket fencing or other similar seethrough options). Keeping in mind that a hedge meets the definition of a fence, this raises some questions as to what Council expect to see around the external boundary of properties, other than open grassed areas.

Fencing in these setback areas are also required to be either post and rail, or post and wire fencing along road boundaries and post and rail, post and wire, tennis court or swimming pool fencing along internal boundaries.

These rules will apply to any new properties and may technically apply whenever people remove a fence and replace it, consistent with exiting use rights under the resource management act (RMA). The patterns of d e v e l o p m e n t p o t e nt i a l l y resulting from these rules are, either larger fences located within properties and beyond the setback requirements to create private spaces. This could create areas where there is vacant land in between properties, or unfenced properties with reduced security. Post and rail fences do not provide much opportunity to keep pets or children contained and do not give a definitive sense of security.

While more open fencing or no fencing, works well in some situations, there is a real concern that this will have an adverse effect on security and may create a double layer of fencing within properties to get around or away from these rule

restrictions. If this is of concern, residents with the proposed large lot residential zone, need to find a way to make a further submission to the Selwyn District Plan to seek changes to the proposed fencing and boundary controls.

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CRAZY TOMATO LADY The Board meeting was held on Tuesday, April 27th, in the Darfield Library and Service Centre meeting rooms. With the Council’s Group Manager Property Douglas Marshall, in attendance to provide information.

Prior to the meeting, the Board held a workshop with the Chief Executive Paul Davey, to receive information on the Council’s Long Term Plan that sets out service priorities, work programmes and resource requirements, such as expenditure and funding for a 10 year period. The Community Board will make a submission to this Long-Term Plan, including supporting a user pay funding system for all water supplies, the staged development of a wastewater system for Darfield and Kirwee.

Also, road maintenance, including widening high use roads, the continuation of the bus service from Darfield to Christchurch, the construction of a covered swimming pool in Darfield, the construction of an appropriately sized community centre in Hororata and a cycleway, from Springfield to Darfield.

The Board has approved a grant to the Malvern Community Trust, for the purchase of a new car. Also noted was the Board’s submission to ECan’s Long Term Plan as discussed in March, the good support for the Waste Day on April 11th, at the Hawkins site and the forthcoming emergency preparedness presentations to be made by Council, at the Darfield Recreation Centre, on May 19th.

The Board will have another drop-in session on Monday, May 10th, at the Sheffield Hall. The drop-in session will start at 3.00pm, everyone is invited to come and talk to the Board about any issue across the Ward.

Please contact the Board Secretary board.secretary@selwyn.govt.nz

to make an appointment if you wish to speak at a meeting, about any community issue that concerns you.

Please be reminded that there is still funding available in the Malvern Community Board Discretionary Fund, which can be applied for on the Council’s website at https:// www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/funding-And-grants/discretionaryfunding.

For further information on this funding, you are welcome to email the Accounts Officer on grants@selwyn.govt.nz or talk to any Board member.

The next Board meeting will be held

MONDAY 24TH MAY 2021 At 4pm, in the Darfield Library & Service Centre.

Dawn Coberger from Hororata is also known as the ‘crazy tomato lady’. She was recently interviewed by the News team about her tomatoes, growing tips and life in general. Many well known people all over the world are currently loving the variety of tomatoes available and are often posting their photos on social media. The colour difference in varieties are fantastic and they can add depth to an array of dishes.

Below are Dawn’s answers to questions she was asked by the team.

How long have you lived in Hororata?

My maiden name is Dawn Ballagh and I was born and raised in Hororata on 770 acres, trained as a chef and was fortunate enough to travel the world. I purchased 32 acres back here, three and a half years ago.

Your interests, hobbies, animals and family?

Obviously, food and gardening go hand in hand. My quest for self-sufficiency and sustainable living is also a driving force for me. Currently I have four highland cattle and two beefy’s, a mob of rare breed sheep, far too many goats, chooks and I’m an SPCA foster farm, as well as having many rescue animals amongst my flock. In the past I’ve had horses, pigs, ducks and white Japanese quail, just to name a few. I am also slave to two beautiful rescue cats.

Have you always been interested and passionate about homegrown produce and what sparked that interest?

Growing up gardening was always part of my life, but I love knowing where most of my food comes from, that I’m consuming minimal chemicals and my animals have a great life, with

one bad day.

What is your favourite type of tomatoes and why are they your favourite?

That’s like asking who your favourite child is!! I love Copia tomatoes, delicious and pretty, but I have seeds for 220 varieties.

I see you also did a stint of growing eggplants; do you still grow them and are there other vegetables/fruits you specialise in growing?

I do still grow eggplants, but far less varieties than when I ran the trial for NZ Gardener magazine. My most recent article was in the February issue, regarding growing four fruiting avocado trees in my 3,000 square foot tunnel house, which is near impossible this far south. I’ll give anything a crack and love a challenge to grow odd things.

It would be great to be able to give people a few hints into successfully growing great tomatoes.

Grow a variety you love, putting a bit of care into the hole, before you transplant your seedling with some compost. If you really want to go all out, add some eggshells, a banana

skin, some seaweed, a comfrey leaf or two, manure, or maybe some fish frames, then a wee bit of soil then pop in your seedling. That will get her off to a good start. Consistent watering is important and giving them a feed every couple of weeks.

Do your tomatoes take a lot of care and do you do anything special for them eg: special fertiliser etc.

I make my ‘home brew’ of the above items and liquid feed them, with the mix watered down to the colour of weak tea.

You can buy great seaweed/fish fertiliser if that’s easier.

The produce you grow do you use it all?

I gift most of what I grow, but preserve, freeze or dehydrate too, to use all year round. I can’t bring myself to buy tomatoes.

What things do you make with the different types of tomatoes?

Soups, pasta sauce, ketchup, relish, sundried tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato powder, the possibilities are endless.

Keep an eye at in the NZ Gardener magazine for regular columns from Dawn.

Dawn Coberger ‘crazy tomato lady’, with one of her loved pets.

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Summer has gone and the colder weather is well and truly on its way, so it's time to start preparing your vehicle for the wetter months ahead!

Fog Lights: Autumn fog has already rolled in on the cooler mornings and evenings. Front fog lights are the pair of lights mounted down low on the bottom of the bumper, below the headlights. They are switched on separately from your vehicle's lights. Front fog lights have a special light beam pattern that is flat and wide, being mounted low they illuminate the road immediately in front of the vehicle. Some vehicles also have rear fog lights, which are extra bright tail lights. Its important to use both front and rear fog lights during foggy conditions, but remember to turn them off when you get to your destination. We attend most of our dead battery call outs at this time of year, due to people leaving their lights on.

Window Wipers: They have basically been sitting dormant all summer, perishing in the sun and the rubber losing its flexibility. The windscreen has baked on dead bugs, as well as a layer of road grime. It’s pretty much guaranteed, that the first sprinkle of rain or dewy morning will be on a morning when the sun is nice and low, and you will flick on your wipers and won’t be able to see anything. This is

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The information and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor.

The final approval of letters for print, rests with the editor.

Letters to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length.

Letters to the Editor won’t be considered for publication without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed.

Letters written using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

Regarding the Letter to The Editor published in the 30th April issue.

Sincere apologies to those that were offended by the content and the fact that I chose to publish it.

I would like to thank the people that visited me or rang me and openly talked about the situation in a polite and civil way.

Due to the subject being of a sensitive nature, I will be closing off all correspondence on this matter, as of this issue.

Regards

To the Editor,

To the Editor,

In our inclusive country, it’s sad to see people threatened

by Te Reo being spoken. As one of our three official languages it’s important. It will always be included in ANZAC Services.

More Aroha please.

The inclusion of Te Reo (Maori Language) in this year’s Darfield ANZAC Service is recognition of the many hundreds of Maori Soldiers, who served in both World Wars and in Vietnam. It is also a reflection of the aspirational policy of the Government, for one million New Zealanders to be able to speak basic Te Reo, by 2040.

What is the reason for this goal?

There have been significant steps in the last few years, to address the darker moments in our history. Several Prime Ministers have formally apologised to various Iwi for land confiscation and atrocities, committed by the Crown. New Zealand’s record of addressing the impact of colonisation on a first nation people is in our view much better than most colonising nations. The Treaty settlement process, the establishment of the Maori Television Channel, the promotion of Te Reo spoken and written, on radio and in our communities, the establishment of Kapa Haka groups in our schools, along with Maori protocols, have all helped create a more inclusive society.

The above initiatives have encouraged the building of pride and raised self-esteem, especially among young Maori. Imagine how Maori feel when they look at buildings, public and private, boldly named in Te Reo and English.

Terry Hutchinson, Darfield.

Jan Thomas - Editor To the Editor, Regarding the letter decrying Maori being spoken at the ANZAC Service, on the 25th of April. I respectfully suggest the writer review the history of the 28 Maori Battalion, as an example of the contribution to defending New Zealand on foreign battlefields. By the time the Second World War ended in 1945, 28 Maori Battalion had become one of the most celebrated and decorated units in the New Zealand forces. The pinnacle of its achievement was the Victoria Cross, won by Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu, in 1943. Ultimately, nearly 16,000 Maori enlisted for service during the Second World War. I appreciate that contribution to New Zealand’s heritage.

Rob Lawrence, Darfield.

To the Editor, In response to Barbara May’s comment (Issue 985 - April 30th), regarding the ANZAC Day Service in Darfield, it is understandable that your parents or grandparents may have never spoken Māori, however, in today’s day and age it is very important to realise and accept that New Zealand is very much a multi-cultural society and as such, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language are now equally recognised languages, alongside English. The younger generations of all cultures and creeds in primary, intermediate and secondary schools, are embracing the Māori Culture and Language for mutual inclusion in our society.

We also need to remember, that many young Māori boys and men gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars, so that we may all enjoy the freedoms we have today.

To the Editor, I attended the Darfield ANZAC Service this year, as I have done since childhood. This year the service was very disappointing. Little mention was made for the reason we were all gathered - to remember those who fought and died for our freedom today.

Shelagh Beatty, Darfield.

To the Editor,

To the Editor, In reply to Barbara May. My father runs the ANZAC Day Service in Darfield. He is a returned serviceman, who served in Vietnam and they weren’t treated well on their return to New Zealand.

Over 60 percent of the men he served with were Maori.

In New Zealand we have a broad range of cultures, as we do in Darfield. ANZAC Day is for all servicemen, young and old, European and Maori, returned and for the fallen.

Te Reo is perfectly acceptable, you don’t have to understand the words. Just listen. I for one, couldn’t be more proud.

Congratulations, Barbara May, in these times it is at personal risk presenting a view opposed to the new agenda.

I too attended the Darfield ANZAC Service and was appalled at what it has become in recent times. No mention of ghastly battles fought to repel fascist tyrants, or cruelty imposed on innocent civilians. Instead, the speakers were intent on showing off their newfound talent at speaking in Maori.

What the reason for drawing our attention to the mountains and rivers had to do with this serious gathering, intent on remembering the men who bought our freedom with their lives - defies reason.

Lana Hutchinson-Smith, Darfield.

David Morris, Darfield.

Mark Hunter, Darfield.

Over the Summer, a Maori historian was interviewed on National radio. He said he ‘weeps’ when he drives from Auckland to Hamilton, reflecting on a road that was built to move English soldiers to the Waikato, to defeat the Tainui and confiscate their Waikato lands. It is refreshing to read that the school curriculum for all children will include the history of Aotearoa - not a sanitised history, but the reality of such episodes as the Land Wars. It is a sign of a growing maturity as a nation, when we can look objectively at our past and view it through a Maori Lens!

In our time at Silbury Home, we cared for one Maori senior citizen. It was heart breaking to learn from her that she was forbidden to speak Te Reo when at school.

If we want a kinder, caring and more inclusive country, surely the promotion of the language of the Tangata Whenua (the original inhabitants of New Zealand) is admirable.

Alan & Elizabeth Blackburn, Darfield.

To the Editor, Well said Barbara May. I totally agree. I am not racist. I fully support Maori retaining their language and their culture and I thoroughly enjoy listening to their singing, but as Winston Peters has said, “we are all New Zealanders”, the official language of New Zealand is English and all children regardless of race are taught English in school.

Maori have their own T.V channel and I have no issue with that, but I do take issue with the increasing use of the Maori language in the public arena.

I find it frustrating, but also a fine display of the individuals intelligence when Politicians, Mayors, TV Presenters and dignitaries in general, address any gathering at great length in a language where 99% of those present, haven’t a clue what he or she is talking about!

Fred Bull, Waddington.

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TERRACE STATION WOOLSHED Part 3 of the Terrace Station Woolshed, following on from Part 1 - 19th March ‘21 issue & Part 2 - 16th April ’21 issue.

It is one thing to have a new woolshed built by contractors, but a lot work went in before it could be used. From October December 1869, two or three men were recorded most days working on various jobs, while Joe Lorette, John Bryan and F Clarke painted the shed. John Bryan also transported the wool press to the shed by dray from the railway at Rolleston, Jesse Prestidge then spent four days getting it ready for use. A large circular holding yard was built, with a two-metre-wide ramp leading into the shed for sheep access. As the shed is one

metre above the ground, a large amount of soil had to be carted. The paving took James Blair numerous days to complete, as evenly sized and shaped river boulders were brought to the site and carefully laid.

The first shearing of 20,000 sheep took place, six days a week, from January 6th to 25th, 1870. As well as up to 20 shearers needing to be fed, there were the permanent employees on the station and extras for shed work, including two men picking fleeces, two men rolling wool, one man tying wool and three men pressing.

43 sheep were killed during this time for mutton and two cooks were kept busy providing meals

for 35 - 40 people each day.

The rate for shearing at the time was 15/- per hundred ($1.50), with Shearers paid 5/- (50c).

The cook A Clarke, was paid 20/ - ($2.00) per week and he bought from the station store one pair of trousers for 10/6 ($1.05) and one pair of boots for 15/6 ($1.55).

James Thwaites was one of the shearers and was noted as an ‘excellent shearer, civil and quiet’. However, Samuel Findlay was ‘insolent, being discharged after three days’, while Riley ‘bad shearer’, was noted as incorrigible. The records are full of many interesting details.

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A view from the woolshed loft in 1907. Buyers attended the sale of 28,000 sheep at Terrace Station.

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On Sunday, May 2nd, Gunyah Homestead held an Open Day, which proved to be very popular with 210 people attending. The weather was great, allowing people enjoy autumn outings.

Some visitors to the Homestead even arrived by helicopter!

Gunyah Country Estate offer stylish accommodation and fine dining, in one of Canterbury’s best heritage homesteads.

They also have self-catering accommodation available, in their beautiful fully rebuilt Granary.

“We had lots of people tasting our Buoni Sapori preserves, with them also being a popular item purchased,” commented Owner, Simonetta Ferrari.

Visitors left with raving reviews of both the day and the Homestead, having learnt a lot about history.

“What a fantastic day out at Gunyah Country Estate's Open Day. Thank you, Simonetta

Ferrari! I have visited often and had some wonderful times in the past, however today I learned so much and loved seeing so many people come out to enjoy your space in the world,” commented Amanda Smidt, from Christchurch.

“Thank you for opening up your home today. It was lovely to see and hear the history relating to your home,”

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“New Zealand has such a young history and unfortunately lots of historical homes were lost or majorly damaged in the quakes.

You have lovingly restored Gunyah in the finest way. A real credit to you all, not only the heartache of the quakes, but also the Granary fire,” Sharon concluded.

Gunyah Homestead with some of the visitors who enjoyed the Open Day.

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The group of students from around New Zealand that were lucky to be able to attend the Hillary Outdoors programme, on Great Barrier Island.

Recently myself (Emma Cunningham) and two other Darfield High School (DHS) Students, Louis Ridgen and Rory Perrin, had an amazing opportunity to travel to Great Barrier Island and take part in the Hillary Outdoors programme, an exciting, challenging five day adventure.

This fabulous opportunity was provided to DHS by the Malvern Lions Club, who provide three scholarships each year for students who show perseverance, are keen to build and develop leadership skills through a range of mentally and physically challenging activities.

The build up to the trip was exciting, although it was a struggle packing everything into one bag with a huge list of tramping gear, extra shoes, waterproof gear and wetsuits. It was an early start to the day leaving home at 4am, boarding our flight from Christchurch to Auckland, arriving in Auckland

around 7.30am, finding our way around Auckland airport and checking in for our next flight.

It was an exciting experience being loose in Auckland airport with no parents, it was a bit of a laugh too. After a few hours waiting we boarded a little charter plane. I was glad I’m not a nervous flyer, the flight took 40 minutes to get to Great Barrier Island. We had no idea what to expect, but the views were amazing. We then jumped in a van and travelled for about an hour to the Hillary Outdoors Centre, where we met our instructors, who were very welcoming.

Over the course of five days, we did many challenging and adrenaline pumping activities, including rock climbing, snorkeling, via faratta (cliff walking), paddle boarding, coastering, sea kayaking, waka, river adventures, high ropes course and an over night expedition. Personally, my

favourite activity was coastering on another island. To get there we had to sea kayak 7km, once we arrived on the island we got into out wetsuits, put on helmets and headed around the side of the island, walking on cliffs that hung over water, trying not to slip onto barnacles and waiting for the right moment to jump from rock to rock, the swell was huge! It was incredibly scary, but awesome at the same time. Not only did we have to navigate the cliffs, but we also had to jump into the sea and swim in dark black open water. We reached a spot where two massive cliff jumps had been set up, one by one, we all managed to support each other to get the courage to make the jump. This activity pushed a lot of people out of their comfort zone, but by the end of it we learnt to trust ourselves and the instructors.

This got everyone's adrenaline pumping, it was a really cool experience.

By the end of coastering, it was a noisy van ride, back to Great Barrier Island. Everyone by this stage knew each other well and some amazing friendships had been made within the group of around twenty people, from Years 11-13, from all around New Zealand.

I would like to thank the Malvern Lions Club for the amazing opportunity.

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Emma Cunningham and Louis Ridgen, enjoying the activities that were available on Great Barrier Island.

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25 YEARS SERVICE On Sunday, May 2nd, past and present Touch Canterbury referees came together to celebrate not only a successful 2020-21 season, but also to acknowledge the long service of their volunteers.

One of the long serving volunteers recognised was David Te Kapa, from the Malvern area. David's journey with touch rugby started thirty six years ago as a player and then as a regional, national and international referee.

David is recognised not only in Canterbury, but in New Zealand and around the world, as one of the most experienced referees in the sport. He has achieved success at all levels of the game, now switching his focus to coaching the next group of grassroots and elite match officials.

David's refereeing colleagues know him as a person of great character, who is selfless beyond belief and who will

always have your back. Many of them will also recognise his willingness to 'tell you how it is' and to be honest in all situations.

On Sunday, David was presented with his 25 year service award for refereeing touch in Canterbury. Not many people will understand the amount of time and effort David has put into the sport, since he started his involvement.

“On behalf of Touch Canterbury, I would like to thank David for all he has given to our sport.

Without any doubt, I can say that we are better off for having him in our community and we are grateful for everything he does,” commented George Haswell, Director of Referees for Touch Canterbury.

If anyone is interested in becoming a touch referee visit Touch Canterbury Association’s website: www.touchcanterbury.co.nz

A great way to keep active & be part of a team!

SATURDAY MORNINGS - 11:30AM

Darfield Netball Courts

All interested people please come along (on your own or with some mates) and we will slot you into a team & have some fun!

Visit our website www.malvernnetball.co.nz or find our facebook page - Malvern Walking Netball

DARFIELD GUN CLUB Darfield Gun Club had a fantastic day shooting on Sunday, May 6th, for their annual Hastie Trophy, which saw a great turnout of 38 shooters. Congratulations to all who took part.

RESULTS - Winners: High Overall (HOA) and A Grade: Shane Cornelius B Grade: David Keenan C Grade: Jason Shefford.

Other prizes over the four 15 target rounds: A Grade: 1st: Shane Cornelius 2nd: Barry Foster 3rd: Duncan Jefferis.

B Grade: 1st: David Keenan 2nd: Peter Lewis 3rd: George Helmore.

Shane Cornelius, HOA and A Grade winner.

C Grade: 1st: Jason Shefford 2nd: Hugo Helmore 3rd: Marcel van Leeuwen.

David Keenan, winner of the B Grade competition.

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB 3 Range Aggregate, April 24th, 2021 - 7 counting shots at 300, 500 and 600 yards, final round of the Club Championship.

A small band of shooters gathered at the range, with rain forecast for later in the afternoon, but started with fine, cool Club Training Day - 24th April 2021 Class TR A

300x7 500x7 600x7 Total OTR

C Kershaw A White T Webb

35.004 35.005 35.003 35.005 34.004 33.003 35.003 33.001 34.004

105.012 102.012 102.008

31.002 34.002 27.000 26.001 31.000 34.001

92.004 87.002

C Ledbrook M Chui D Cayford A Cayford

39.002 41.004 36.001 37.002

121.007 120.007 117.006 114.002

D Cayford

34.002 40.002

TR B B Brown P Carter

FTR

Touch Canterbury Referee Committee representative Chris Baker with David Te Kapa who is holding his 25 year service certificate.

Photo credit: George Haswell.

42.003 40.002 41.002 38.001 41.004 40.001 38.000 39.000 39.000

113.004

M Alexander 40.001 38.002 34.001

112.004

F-PR R Bao

39.002 42.003 41.003

122.008

conditions. Chris continued with his great shooting 35/35 at each distance. Tim (1) Allan (1), Ran (1) and Charlie (1) shot possibles as well.

Daniel, Aaron and Damon visited again and were coached/assisted by Chris and Allan Training Day, May 1st, 2021 - 300, 500 and 600 yards.

It was a glorious autumn afternoon on the range.

Sunny, but cool, with a light but fickle wind.

With two interclub competitions (Jack Shield and Canterbury Champion of Champion) to be held on May 8th and 15th respectively, a Training Day was held on May 1st, over the same distances. This allowed shooters to practice and test new equipment or ammunition.

Scores weren’t recorded, but some good scores were observed: TR: Tim Webb 50.5 (300 yards), Allan White 50.8 (500 yards), 50.5 (600 yards).

FTR: Charlie Ledbrook 59.5 (500 yards), Mike Chui 58.2 (500 yards), Mark Alexander 58.2 (600 yards).

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

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DIVISION 1 REPORT Last Saturday saw Darfield at home again, taking on fellow Ellesmere Club, Hornby. On most ponds around the area the ducks were in danger, however on the Duckpond, the Darfield Ducks were hoping to dish out some punishment of their own. Looking a t the points table, it really was a case of top versus bottom, but the way Hornby fronted up showed they have the ability to upset a few teams this year. Early on, Hornby dominated the possession and mounted phase after phase on attack, however, strong defence limited their effectiveness in gaining territory. After forcing a missed penalty shot in goal, an offside at the 22m restart (and an incorrect penalty call, which the ref admitted he got wrong) gave Hornby another shot, right in front to open the scoring. At the kickoff, Darfield managed to regain the ball and began to show how dangerous they are with ball in hand. Good play down the short side, saw Kieran Meikle show good pace to beat the defence and score Darfield’s opening try. Hornby again maintained the ball for long periods of play, but the Darfield defence once again gave them no easy metres. Quick turnover ball proved to be the moving force which Darfield’s attack needed and a great individual effort from Fergus Gunn, saw him score on the 25 minute mark. Alister Collins then scored the next two tries for Darfield, the second being courtesy of an unselfish Sean Carston, who could've strolled through untouched himself. Darfield up at the break 24-3.

The second stanza got off to the best possible start, with Geoff Cridge recovering the kickoff and storming down the park, to give Darfield a good quick front foot ball and then enabling Alister to grab his third try of the match. The bench again for Darfield helped them to continue to dominate Hornby in open field play. One replacement being Haigh Jebson, whose skill with ball in hand wouldn't see him out of place playing in the backline.

When he crossed the chalk after 50 minutes, once again a substantial total beckoned at a 38-3 score line. Credit to Hornby though, their defence didn't wilt and although their attack wasn't particularly troubling, they still managed to hold the ball for long periods of time, thus limiting Darfield’s chances to build on the score.

Kieran picked up his second try with 10 minutes of play left, but that was to be the end of the points for Darfield, winning comfortably at 45-3. One very pleasing aspect being, that bar the early penalty Darfield’s line remained uncrossed and for the third week in a row, conceded no points in the second half.

Alister’s strong game saw him bank 23 points for the match.

Well done to the Div2 side, who held out to a strong finishing Kirwee side, to win the local derby 17-12.

This week sees all three sides away, with Div1 down in Hampstead, Div2 over at Little River taking on BP and the Colts side in Mayfield, playing Hampstead/Southern.

Bodie Hawkins, Darfield Div 1 Manager.

SPORT NOTICES

GOLF RESULTS

SPORT NOTICES

Results 27th April 2021 AOTEAROA CUP & CORONATION MEDAL 0-18.4: 1st: N Muir 81-7-74 18.5-25.2: 1st: S Gilmour 90-23-70 2nd: T Hicks 95-23-72 25.3+: 1st: Belinda 100-29-71 2nd: C Stevenson 102-30-72 MEN’S STABLEFORD: 1st: G Robertson 36 2nd: N Penney 31 TWO'S: B Inch, S Gilmour, N Muir SATURDAY LADIES: 0-18.4: 1st: P Deans 76-13-63 18.5 -15.2: 2nd: J Wilson 91-21-70 Results 30th April 2021 PUTTING - 12 HOLES 1st: P McOscar 15 2nd: D Grice 16 3rd: P Collins 18 4th: A Hogg 19 5th: A Harliwich 20

Results 29th April 2021 LGU & PUTTING 18 HOLES: Silver: 1st: L Anderson Bronze I: 1st: K Battersby 2nd: R Pilbrow 71 3rd: M Te Awa Bronze II: 1st: S Gillespie 74 2nd: S King 3rd: I Beets-Huchshorn 4th: K Bush 78 Putting: 1st: K Battersby 9 HOLES: 1st: J Smith 2nd: R Benny 36 3rd: R Roy Putting: 1st: J Jenkins

80 67 75 77 78 31 30 37 15

Results 1st May 2021 OVER 70’s TROPHY, STROKE ROUND, 9 HOLES STABLEFORD Winner of the Over 70’s Trophy: (best 2 of 3 rounds) - M Westland 87 Stroke Round: 1st=: G Gough 70 2nd: D Lewis 70 3rd: S Jeffs 71 4th: P Youngman 72 5th: L Giles 72 6th: D Rutter 72 7th: G Hessey 72 8th: J Redfern 72 9th: G Gifkins 72 10th: J Bowden 74 Closest to the Pin: #3: T Doyle #9: I Gaunson #13: D MacDonald #17: T Michael Men’s Longest Drive: R Earle Women’s Longest Drive: J Redfern Longest Putt: S Lloyd Two’s: I Gaunson, P Youngman, T Doyle, G Gough, M Westland 9 Holes - Stableford: 1st: J Pascoe 22 2nd: H Reid 18

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Ellesmere Rugby Draw - 8th May 2021 (Please note the draw is subject to changes) Division 1 Hornby v West Melton 2:45pm Denton Oval Rakaia v Southbridge 2:45pm Rakaia Hampstead v Darfield 2:45pm Hampstead Division 2: Banks Pen v Darfield 2:30pm Little River Kirwee v BDI 2:30pm Kirwee1 Division 3: Hornby v West Melton 1:00pm Denton Oval Kirwee Div3 v BYE Combined Colts: Ashley v BDI 1:00pm Loburn Hamp/Sthern v Darfield 1:00pm Mayfield 2 Hornby v West Melton 1:00pm Denton 2 Under 18: Hornby v Pre/West Mel 1:00pm Denton 1 Under 16: Rangiora v West Melton 11:30am RHS BDI v Lincoln 12noon Dunsandel

Under 14.5: West Mel v Waihora 10:30am W.M.1 Methven v Darfield 12noon Methven 3 Under 13: West Mel v Rolleston 11:00am W.M.2 Prebbleton v Darfield 11:30am Preb Oval Under 12: West Mel v Waihora 12:00noon W.M.1 Prebbleton v Sheffield 11:00am Preb 2 Under 11: West Mel Blue v Lee 10:50noon W.M.5 Kirwee v Rolleston 11:00am Kirwee 4 Darfield v Rolleston 11:00am Darfield 4 West Mel Gold v Rolles 11:45am W.M. 4 Dunsandel v Selwyn 11:50am Duns 3 Under 10: Darfield v Rolleston 10:00am Darfield 4 Kirwee v West Mel Blue 10:15am Kir 3 BDI v Rolleston 10:50am Duns 3 Leeston v Selwyn 11am Spring 3

Under 9: BDI v West Mel 9:50am Duns Kirwee v Rolleston 10:00am Kir 3 West Melton v Darfield 10:40am W.M. 4 Under 8: West Mel v Southbridge 9:50am W.M. 5 Kirwee v Southbridge 9:15am Kir 3 Leeston v Sheffield 10:00am Leeston 1 Roll Black v Darfield 10:15am Foster 7 Roll Gold v Selwyn 10:45 Foster 4 Under 7: Darfield v Roll Red 9:00am Darf 4 Kirwee v West Mel Gold 9:00am Kirwee 4 West Mel Blue v Selwyn 9:50am W.M. 4 Under 6: BDI v Sheffield 9:00am Duns 3 West Mel Blue v Kirwee 9:00am W.M. 4 West Mel Gold v Selwyn 9:00am W.M. 5 Roll Blue v Darf Red 9:15am Foster 7 Roll Red v Darf Blue 9:50am Foster 5

Team Torlesse, submitted the ‘Heaviest Pair’ of mallard ducks and also won the ‘Most Ducks’ category in the Darfield Hotel’s Duck shooting weekend competition.

‘Team Thomas’ were the winners of the ‘Mixed Bag’ category.

Above: Tobi and Richard Moore from Team Torlesse.

Other teams members included Linc Johnston, Angus and Rick Johnson.

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2021 HORORATA GLOW FESTIVAL

GIVEAWAY! The Hororata Glow Festival will be taking place this Saturday, 8th May, at the Hororata Domain.

We have 1 Adult Ticket & 3 School Age Child Tickets to giveaway to a lucky reader!

To enter, please email us with ‘Hororata Glow Festival Giveaway’ in the subject line, tell us what you are looking forward to seeing at this years Glow Festival & which tickets you require!

Entries will be drawn at 12pm on Friday 7th May. Winners will be notified asap, tickets will need to be collected from the Malvern News office before 4pm on Friday 7th May, unless organised otherwise.

PLEASE NOTE: POSTPONEMENT DATE IS 9TH MAY.

Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz

Tickets available via the Facebook page: Kirwee Rugby & Netball Black Tie Event Fundraiser 2021

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COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSION

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

MONDAY 10TH MAY 2021 Bring your ideas & suggestions to share!

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Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

Open 10am SUNDAY 9TH MAY Sheffield Bowling Club House, Sheffield

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Thank you so much to everyone for the kindness shown following the passing of John.

The cards, messages, flowers, baking and attendance at John’s funeral was overwhelming & very much appreciated.

We are so grateful to live in such a caring community.

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Texture & Form Art Exhibition

Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield

SDC ‘Taste Selwyn’ celebrating local produce A Barrel of Laughs with Gary McCormick (EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL 25TH JULY 2021) National MP Nicola Grigg - Connectivity Public Meeting Melton Estate, West Melton Hororata Glow Festival Giveaway drawn - collect by 4pm today from Malvern News office Saturday Morning Walking Netball begins today Darfield Netball Courts Hororata Glow Festival Hororata Domain Mother’s Day is today!

Café Hope Sheffield Bowling Clubhouse Malvern Community Board Drop-in Session Sheffield Hall Two Rivers Community Trust AGM Darfield Baptist Church Darfield Primary School PTA AGM Darfield Primary, Staff Room 9th Annual Surplus Plant & Machinery Clearing Sale 1823 Selwyn Lake Road Nourish Programme - Hot Compost Workshop 1141B Greendale Rd, Darfield Racecourse Hill Garden Open Day Gunns Road, Racecourse Hill Positive Pilates - Monday Mat Class (7 weeks) starts today Darfield Physio & Gym Darfield Garden Club AGM Darfield Recreation Centre Positive Pilates - Wednesday Mat Class (7 weeks) starts today Darfield Physio & Gym Caitlin Smith’s Imaginary Band - Live Performance Trinity Church, Darfield Malvern Community Board May Meeting Darfield LibrarY Tickets are on Sale for Selwyn Awards 2021 today Selwyn Awards 2021 Applications Close today Black Tie Event - Kirwee Netball & Rugby Fundraiser Selwyn Awards 2021 Gala Dinner

SUNDAY 9TH MAY 2021 At 10:30am

COUNSELLING

NEED carpet? Go local! EXPERIENCED counsellor Very competitive pricing, available to provide focus and seldom beaten. 30 years support. Dawn Logan BA servicing this area. In (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) home sample service, also A&D Counselling (C.I.T). Ph repairs and installations.

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Please phone Alan Roberts DRIVEWAYS 021 227 2080.

CHIMNEY CLEANING LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

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CARRS Chimney Cleaning.

Servicing the Selwyn district. $60 per chimney. Phone Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message.

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CATTERY

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

From 3pm - 5pm, at Sheffield Hall

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OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

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HORORATA FIREWOOD on 03 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 GARDENING GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 027 467 6613.

HEDGE TRIMMING

UNDER PIVOT TRIMMING! Kirwee Community Hall

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

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WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit h ut c he s . A v a i l a bl e i n 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

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

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No pets. $325 per week.

PHONE 021 034 8650 PAINTING & DECORATING

LEASE LAND WANTED

LEASE GROUND WANTED FOR CROPPING & ONION GROWING!

Needs irrigation.

Have good lease history, referrals available.

Please phone James on 021 280 9247 or email

PAINTING & DECORATING

‘For all your decorating needs’

PAINTER & wall paperer!

Qualified, with 20 years’ experience in Canterbury.

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References are available to view on my website: wallpaperingbyandrewgill.co.nz Please phone Andre w 021 272 7372 or email gillpaintpaper@slingshot.co.nz

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services!

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Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

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40 years experience!

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

CARPENTERS OR HAMMER HANDS REQUIRED

SHELTERBELTS!

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WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY!

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021 125 1613

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FULLY INSURED

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Call Rini on

For further information, please phone Lance on

027 451 7300

027 489 2213

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Clean & tidy workers.

Fully qualified crew for the job!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Small family business requires semi-retired person who would like to work in Summer and not during cold winter months.

Must have full licence, a clean police record, be happy working alone and reasonably fit.

Vehicle and uniform supplied.

Full training will be given to the chosen applicant.

CONTACT BRIAN WALKER ON 027 471 7001

T H Enterprises Ltd is a family owned business with several farms in the South Island hub within the Selwyn area, and two further hubs in the North Island, Rotorua and the Hawkes Bay. All farms are kept to a high standard, with good housing, excellent support from the Operations Manager and management team, and well-maintained farms and gear. The South Island farms vary in size between 900-1150 cows and are all located within 5-10 minutes of the nearest township & 15-20 minutes from Rolleston.

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

T H Enterprises Ltd welcomes applicants for the following roles in our South Island Group of farms...

SCRAP METAL

CALF REARER ASSISTANT

WANTED! Best prices!

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE SHEEP

SHEARING General Painting & Property Repairs

Looking for LARGE TREE

Micky Conway

Painter & Decorator

LIFESTYLE block maintenance. SPIDERBAN NC LTD. Darfield Weed spraying, mowing, owned and operated since hedge trimming. General farm/ 2008. Voted 2nd of Top garden maintenance. Animal 5 Pest Control Businesses health. Sheep transport. in Christchurch, by Top Reviews NZ. Call Brian Phone 027 262 9200.

Walker for your pest LOCKSMITH control requirements! Phone: LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 0800 667 778.

24hr mobile service, keys ROOF MAINTENANCE cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS ROOF & property services. 2 available. Call Locktight storey work! Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, Security 021 171 8060. silicone seal, spouting clean & OVEN CLEANING repairs, spider & fly control, $50 single oven, $60 double bird proofing, roof painting. oven, hob $20. Everything All roof & spouting types. provided. Kim's Oven Call Arthur’s, 7 days, Cleaning. Please phone 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 021 054 4661 or email or 027 584 7980. kimredmond60@gmail.com ROOM TO RENT PAINTING & DECORATING

SITUATION VACANT

Will pay good money for the right trees, any species considered.

james@summitproduce.co.nz

LIFESTYLE BLOCK

SERVICES

Drenching Foot Trimming Crutching General Animal Welfare Advice.

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

• • • •

021 204 1274

(July 20 - Sept 30) - DARFIELD FARM The successful applicant will have some experience in rearing calves. Guaranteed hours of work are 7:30am - 3:30pm five days per week, $25 per hour.

FARM ASSISTANT (Three month position) - DARFIELD FARM The successful applicant will have some experience in milking cows and must be able to drive a two-wheeler.

This is a Drive In-Drive Out position and would be well suited to someone who seeks more experience in the industry. Must have a valid drivers license.

FARM ASSISTANT (Permanent position) - TRIPLETON FARM, DUNSANDEL The successful applicant will: Be a keen learner with a strong work ethic, have a love of the outdoors and a genuine interest in animals and animal health, have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, warm family home, great location close to good schools and welcoming townships, and opportunities to further train and progress your career both within farming and within the T H Enterprises Ltd business.

To apply, please email your CV and cover-letter to thenterprises.recruitment@gmail.com, note the role that you are applying for in the subject line.

Friday 7th May 2021 TENANCY RURAL Tenancy Inspections & Property Maintenance.

Contact Rebecca, by phone 027 313 2270, or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz VEHICLE FOR SALE 1998 Toyota Surf 55RG, 3L diesel, snorkel, Kumho KL71 tyres. 245,000km. Excellent condition. $14,500. Phone 027 815 8066.

WANTED BUYING possum fur. Phone Charlie on 027 458 6338.

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

Anything hunting related.

Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

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TRADES

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WINDOW REPAIRS

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General household & business electrical work.

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TRADES

COUNTRY TOUCH

TRADES

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES Darfield, Burnham, Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield & Kirwee areas, phone or text Darryl: 027 316 9968

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

All other areas, including West Melton & Rolleston, phone or text Wilf: 022 044 0654

Murray Thomas

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

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Andrew Love

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

M: 021 818 816 WINDOW REPAIRS SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

WINDOW TINTING

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COMPUTER Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing • • • • • •

0800 752 400

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COMPUTER

SuperComputer

DARFIELD BASED

Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

“Men don't want anything Mark Jones they get too easy. But on the 03 318 1956 other hand, men lose interest 027 210 4242 quickly.” - Tennesse Williams. 0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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• 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.

Tiler & Registered Qualified Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

Water Proofer

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

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Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

• Certifying Gasfitters • Certifying Plumbers •

Darfield based, working Canterbury wide.

Heat Pumps • Log Burners • Solar • Electrical Service Technician New Builds • System Design • Vehicles

All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

• • • •

New Computers • Virus Removal Laptops • Problem Upgrades Solving Software

Closed Saturdays

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Visit: www.selwyngasfitters.co.nz for a full list of services

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

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In Centre

Online

CONTACT MANDY JOHNSTON (MRS J)

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NEXT ISSUE: Friday 14th May 2021 DEADLINE: 10am Tuesday

House & Roof Pre-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

An elderly couple talk in the evening: “Honey, I’m so sorry that I let out my anger at you so often. How do you manage to stay so calm with my foul moods?”

“I always go and clean the toilet when that happens.”…. “And that helps?”

“Yes, because I’m using your toothbrush.”

——————————————————— Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?”

The mother replied, “Because white is the colour of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.” The child thought about this for a moment then said….

“So why is the groom wearing black?”