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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Sell-Out Glow Festival

New Store Officially Opened

New Year’s Honours

Selwyn Well Prepared

Methven Scarecrow Trail

Westpac Team Up With Trade Me

Building - New Initiatives

Malvern Rifle Club

Rugby Fun Day

DRFC Division 1 Report

Golf Results

Rugby Draw

Public Notices

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Save The Date

Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Six Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from throughout New Zealand, were presented with their New Year’s Honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy, Reddy at Government House in Wellington on Tuesday, May 4th. Well-known Kirwee local Stuart Jones, Jones was named on the 2020 New Year’s Honours list, receiving the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Fire and Emergency Board Chair Paul Swain said, “being awarded with Royal Honours reflects the hard work of these six volunteers and the significant impact they have had on their communities over many years. Their service is not just through firefighting but also includes fundraising, mentoring and further volunteering for a range of organisations in

their communities. “Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extremely proud to have such dedicated volunteers who donate their time, commitment and skills to ensure their communities are safe. I would like to take this opportunity to also thank their families and supporters. Their support means our firefighters are available to serve their communities 24/7, 365 days a year. “On behalf of Fire and Emergency and the people of New Zealand, thank you for your outstanding service - our communities are safer for your work,” Paul concluded. Stuart joined the Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1974, transferring to the Kirwee Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1979. He was elected as Station Officer of the Kirwee Brigade in

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Stuart Jones received his Queen’s Service Medal from the Governor-General Patsy Reddy, on behalf of the Queen, at Government House on Tuesday, May 4th.

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1984, became Deputy Chief Fire Officer in 1996 and has held the role of Chief Fire Officer, since 2000. He has been the driving force behind fundraising events to upgrade or replace equipment, replace operational support vehicles and for the construction of a tanker shed. Stuart has mentored and trained several firefighters over the years, many of whom have gone on to careers with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

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Once again Hororata delivered a fun evening for all the family. The small settlement in rural Canterbury has made a big name for itself by continuing to deliver outstanding family friendly events. The Hororata Glow Festival certainly proved once again, that sell-out events are not just the domain of large cities. As the sun began to set over the Canterbury Plains, ten hot air balloons stood up as tall as four giraffes, ready to Glow! What followed was a spectacular glowing display that had the crowd of 10,000 enthralled. With the balloons burning in time to music, it was a symphony of light! Then as most of the spectacular balloons slowly deflated, DJ Craig Shaw rose above the crowd like the Phoenix. One lone balloon remained standing and lasers then took over the night sky, reaching out beyond the festival limits, creating a light show never seen before in New Zealand. “My kids were so moved by the show, they didn’t want to leave.

We danced the night away as a family. It was incredible!” exclaimed one visitor. Balloons, lasers and the live band were the finishing touches to an afternoon of family fun at the Glow Festival. During the event people discovered a huge variety of unique activities, including walking inside a hot air balloon envelope, University of Canterbury science demonstrations, inflatable movie theatre, a fairy tree, UV art, a warm-up cube and massive fairground, with numerous stalls. “We packed so much into the Festival and knew it would be special. When the balloons lit up and were able to carry out the full Night Glow followed by the Light Show, it was a very special moment,” said Cindy Driscoll, Driscoll Hororata Community Trust Executive Officer. “We are grateful to Ballooning Canterbury, as well as all the balloonists who travelled from around New Zealand to join with our community, to make the Hororata Glow Festival happen,” commented Cindy.

“It has been an amazing week flying with the visiting balloon crews. They just love coming to Hororata and feel part of our community,” said Ballooning Canterbury, Chief Pilot Michael Oakley. Oakley “Looking at the local Facebook pages, people have really enjoyed seeing the balloons flying and we are grateful to all the farmers who have happily had us land on their farms. It was really special to be part of the Hororata Glow Festival. It’s such a huge team effort, we are really proud of the performance we put on for the massive crowd,” Michael concluded. “We wanted to create a Festival which made people ‘glow’ and we succeeded. We have something special in Hororata. We say ‘Our Community - Your Community’ and on Saturday night that mantra was evident,” Cindy added. “Thank you to all the volunteers, our partners, suppliers, as well as everyone who helped make this a memorable festival,” Cindy concluded.

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NEW STORE OFFICIALLY OPENED On Wednesday, May 5th, PGG Wrightson (PGW) Darfield officially opened their new, purpose-built Rural Supplies store. The new premises allows for improved customer experience, while providing the opportunity to expand the existing product range, as well as being able to stock new products. This store is part of the PGW network, which has ninety two Rural Supplies and Fruitfed Supplies stores throughout New Zealand. PGW have been providing vital services to rural communities for more than 165 years and deliver professional service with integrity. The official opening was attended by numerous customers, as well as past and present staff members, who thoroughly enjoyed looking through the new store, seeing what’s on offer. Many

who attended also had the opportunity to meet PGW CEO Stephen Guerin and the Chairman of the Board Roger Findlay, Findlay as well as other senior management staff. “On Behalf of PGG Wrightson Darfield, I would like to thank the Darfield Community for their continued support during our shift and for attending the

opening celebrations, it was fantastic to see you all,” commented Store Manager, Hamish Milner. Milner “We would also like to thank the Darfield High School PTSA for their fantastic work catering the event. “We look forward to seeing you in store soon,” Hamish concluded.

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SELWYN WELL PREPARED Selwyn District Council (SDC) is confident its Civil Defence and community response systems are well placed to respond to any Alpine Fault earthquake event. SDC are also encouraging residents to check they are prepared in the event of an earthquake, or any other emergency. This comes after new research was released recently showing a 75% probability of a rupture on the central section of the Alpine Fault over the next fifty years, a higher probability than previously estimated. Al Lawn, Lawn the Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Manager, said the new data is a timely reminder of the need for communities and families to check on their own preparedness for emergencies. “We’ve been working with other agencies over a number of years to plan and prepare for the eventuality of a major earthquake,” he added. “We’re part of the AF8 programme, which is helping communities to build resilience and preparedness, and we also

work closely with emergency managem ent groups to coordinate our response to any future Alpine Fault event. Locally the Council has been running AF8 community education nights for several years, providing information on the likely consequences of an event such as an alpine fault, and what communities and individuals can do to be prepared for any adverse events. “We know that many different types of events may occur in our district, such as flooding, tsunami, snow, wind, pandemics and wild fires. “Our pla nning i nclude s developing and resourcing Community Response Teams throughout the district, which are made up of local people trained and ready to respond to events in their own areas. “We’ve also invested in Selwyn Gets Ready, which provides information about community

resources, and allows us to alert communities to immediate hazards. “I’d encourage all Selwyn residents to join up at selwyn.getsready.net,” Al concluded. The Council’s Emergency Management team will shortly be releasing a new booklet on preparing for emergencies ‘Are You Ready?’, which will be distributed throughout Selwyn. The Council will also be holding further Get Ready presentations in the coming months, covering the types of hazards that could affect Selwyn and what individuals, families and businesses can do to be prepared. These will be at Darfield (May 19th), Lincoln (August 18th) and Rolleston (November 3rd).

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METHVEN SCARECROW TRAIL Methven was buzzing during the April school holidays, with a fantastic amount of participation for the Scarecrow Trail. A record number of over 2,500 scarecrow hunters were hunting for the forty wonderful creations gracing the streets of Methven. The theme this year was children’s storybook characters, this proved to be challenging as there are so many children’s books with similar characters. Scarecrow makers were encouraged to give extra clues where possible, like Luke the Pook Pukeko was wearing red band gumboots, and Hairy Maclary was next to a sign for Donaldson’s Dairy. There were some very creative spellings on some entry forms, such as Galva for Gulliver, but the judges allowed for this. Nineteen groups correctly identified all the storybook characters, with the winners being selected by a random number draw by Liz McMillan. McMillan

Remy (age 8) and Ellie (age 10), from Christchurch were the eventual winners. The winning scarecrow, as voted by 573 groups was: • Peter Rabbit, by Deidra O’Shea. The runners up were: • 2nd: Big Bad Wolf, by Big River Builders Ltd • 3rd: Stickman, by Emily Cooke • 4th: Buckbeak, by Ashburton Intermediate School • 5th: Farmer McPhee, by Jackson Holmes • 6th: Dobby, by Hannah Kidd Sculpture • 7th: Miss Trunchbull, by Methven Primary School • 8th=: Gulliver by Cafe Primo and Garrick Ollivander, by Ski Time • 10th=:Fancy Nancy by Methven iHub and Wally, by Sue Raynor • Special award for lighting: Farmer McPhee, by Jackson Holmes. Organisers are very grateful for

the continued support from their sponsors, Methven Four Square Supermarket, Philip Wareing Ltd, Brinkley Resort, Jackson Holmes, as well as support from Community Board funding for marketing, from the Ashburton District Council. Thanks also to the staff at the Methven iHub and the Four Square Supermarket, for all their hard work in selling the maps and collecting data. The sale of Trail maps resulted in a donation of over $3,500 to Methven Primary School, as well as a donation of $1,000 to support local boy David Dirks, Dirks who needs a heart transplant. Finally, big thanks also goes to the Scarecrow makers for their support and effort, the feedback organisers received was that participants felt this year’s scarecrows were the best so far! Photographs of all the scarecrows, with the names of the characters they represent, are posted on the Methven Scarecrow Trail Facebook page.

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Appeal Month in May, New Zealanders are asked to give generously to help the country’s fifteen trusts, continuing to fly these vital missions. Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust CEO Christine Prince said, “The number of missions we fly increases every year and we rely on the public to continue supporting our lifesaving services. We’re hugely grateful for everyone who’s able to donate even a small amount, over the month of May”. This year, Westpac has teamed up with Trade Me to come up with a new way for New Zealanders to support their local rescue helicopter. Throughout May, Kiwis are encouraged to

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Selwyn District Council is launching two innovative industry partnership programmes, to keep up with record numbers of building consent applications. The level of building consent applications has risen steeply in the past year, with record numbers of applications in February 2021 outstripped again in March, as the district’s rapid growth shows no signs of slowing. March saw a massive 372 building consent applications submitted, with another 264 in April. This huge number of consents, along with a national shortage of building consent officers, has created a backlog for the Council in processing consents, meaning average consent times are now over the twenty working day statutory timeframe. The Council has hired three new consent staff and have been working hard with the industry, as well as the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, on other ways to best manage the

volume of consents. Recently the Council met with industry professionals to launch a partnership programme which will help speed up some consents. Professionals, such as designers, builders, developers or building companies, will be able to apply to become Council’s partners if they meet the criteria. Once they join the programme, they will be able to have their consents fast-tracked if they meet and continue to meet, certain criteria. Council Building Manager, Vanessa Mitchell said, “we want to work with the industry using the skills that are out there, with the people we know are already doing things right. It will reduce red tape where possible, speeding up the process, while still allowing us to focus on risk areas of the consent and continuing to support population growth in Selwyn.” The Council has also put together and are funding a training package to help teach new building consent officers on

the job. The Council will hire six new trainee staff in July and support them through an intensive twenty eight week in-work training programme, to bring them to a productive level quickly. Following this they will receive ongoing support to achieve a relevant qualification, which is required by all staff carrying out technical functions. This training programme will have long term benefits for the industry and district, with the aim being to make it a regular pathway for people into work. In the meantime, the Council is continuing to encourage people to be patient and plan ahead, allowing extra time when they apply for a building consent and throughout their build, as supply chain issues are emerging. For more information on the new initiatives and building consent process visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/ buildingconsent.

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MALVERN RIFLE CLUB Jack Shield and Banks Peninsula Shield, May 8th, 2021. The final competition of the 2020-21 season was the Jack and Banks Peninsula Shields. These historic trophies are shot between coached mixed grade teams from the Canterbury Clubs. The final scores are adjusted by a handicap. Target Rifle Scoring was used for all shooters. Earlier in the season bad weather had forced the postponement of these competitions. It was a cool, clear autumn afternoon for shooters from the Malvern and Ashburton Rifle Clubs, with wind conditions not being straight forward, challenging the coaches. Congratulations to Ashburton’s Mike Chui and David Smith for their excellent shooting. Malvern won the Jack Shield on the ‘Off The Rifle (OTR)’ scores by two centrals, however Ashburton won on adjusted handicap scores by two points. Malvern won the Banks Peninsula Shield uncontested. Mark Alexander.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

DRFC DIVISION 1 REPORT Last Saturday saw the Ducks head down state highway 1 to play Hampstead, in Ashburton. Knowing the style and physical nature in which they play, the team was bracing themselves for what would be a bruising encounter. If that wasn't enough, the weather gods decid ed to en sur e a n unseasonably warm norwest was also added to the mix. The game started with Hampstead proving to be up for the battle with strong defence, electric footwork and offloading, keeping the Darfield defence busy. Once we managed to get the ball in hand and play to our game plan, some small cracks began to appear in their defensive line. Using our large forward ball carriers to provide

quick ball and smart tactical kicking from the backs, we had them inside their 22. Our large UK import Sam Knott, Knott soon barrelled over the goal line to pick up his first try of the season, in his first game in the starting fifteen. More possession soon had second five, Harrison Groundwater, Groundwater slice through the defence to add to his season tally. Darfield up 140 after the first quarter. Now the forward pack really began to stamp their mark, strong set pieces had good quality ball from our own scrums and lineouts, but they also pilfered a few lineouts off Hampstead’s throw. The scrum was also dominant, led by a ‘man of the match’ performance from Hamish Pauling. Pauling Young

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Ellesmere Rugby Draw 15th May 2021 Results 4th May 2021 CAPTAINS TROPHY ROUND 2 QUALIFYING LADIES 1st: B Bryant 98-29-69 2nd: C Stevenson 100-29-71 3rd: T Hicks 95-23-72 4th: S Gilmour 93-20-73 4th Men’s Stableford: Stableford 1st: E Woodword 32 2nd: M Wills 31 3rd: R Frampton 30 Closest to the Pin: Pin D Mansbridge Longest Putt: Putt M Wills Results 7th May 2021 PAIRS STABLEFORD 1st: A Harliwich & D Grice 49 2nd: P McOscar & N Muir 47 3rd: J Morten & R Marsh 46 Results 8th May 2021 WINTER STABLEFORD & CAPTAINS TROPHY

Best Gross: 73 Gross D Brettkelly Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: M Edwards #6: C Stevens #11: P Reihana #14: M Johnson #17: D Brettkelly Stableford Placings: Placings 1st: G Robertson 40 2nd=: J Wilson, G Harris 39 4th=: D Annan, S Prendergast 38 6th=: N Penney, K Hicks, A Van Hoof 37 9th=: I McLaughlin, B Mengels, CThorne 36

Results 8th May 2021 STABLEFORD 1st: L Giles 41 2nd: M Gall 41 3rd: G Oakley 40 4th: D Gibbs 40 5th: D Thompson 39 6th: G Heffernan 37 7th: D MacDonald 37 8th: D McKay 36 9th: G Gifkins 36 Closest to the Pins: Pins #3: #9: S Johnstone #3 D Gibbs #13: #13 R Earle #17: D MacDonald Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: Women D MacDonald Men: Men S Hygate Longest Putt #18: #18 H MacPhee Two’s: Two’s D Gibbs, R Earle, D Thompson, D Benn, D MacDonald 9 Hole Stableford: Stableford 1st: G Logan 18 2nd: A Sutherland 17

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(Please note the draw is subject to changes) Division 1 - Pool A Springston v Darfield 2:45pm Springston 1 West Mel v Hampstead 2:45pm W.M. 1 Sthbridge v Hornby 2:45pm Sthbridge 1 Division 2: Springston v Darfield 1:00pm Springston 1 Rolleston v Kirwee 1:00pm Foster Park BDI - bye Division 3: West Melton v Kirwee 1:00pm W.M. 1 Combined Colts: West Melton v Hamp 1:00pm W.M. 2 Springston v Darfield 1:00pm Springston 2 BDI v Methven 1:00pm Dunsandel Under 18: Oxford v Pre/West Mel 1:00pm Oxford Under 16: BDI v West Melon 12noon Sthbridge Under 14.5: Darfield v West Melton 10:30am Glentunnel Under 13: Springston v West Mel 11:00am Spring Lincoln v Darfield 12:noon Linc 2 Under 12: Darfield v West Melton 10:30am Sthbridge Sheffield v Leeston 12noon Glentunnel Under 11: Leeston v Kirwee 10:30noon Leeston Dun/Irw v West Mel G 11:00am Dunsandel Rolleston v West Mel B 11am Foster Park Selwyn v Darfield 12:30am Glentunnel Under 10: Rolleston G v Kirwee 10am Foster Park W/Mel Blue v Leeston10:30am W.M. 5 Selwyn v Darfield 11:00am Glentunnel BDI v Sheffield 11:15am Sthbridge Under 9: Roll B v West Mel B 9:30am Foster Park Sthbridge v BDI 10:15am Sthbridge West Melton v Leeston 10:30am W.M. 4 Darfield v Kirwee 11:45am Darf 4 Under 8: Kirwee v Roll Black 9:50am Kir 1a Selwyn v Leeston 10:00am Glentunnel Sheffield v Roll Gold 10:30am Sheffield Darfield v W/Mel Blue 10:45 Darfield 4 Under 7: BDI v Roll Gold 9:30am Dunsandel W/Mel Blue v Darfield 9:30am W.M. 4 Selwyn West Mel Gold 9:30am Glentunnel Under 6: Darf Red v W/Mel Gold 9:00am Darfield 4 Kirwee v Roll Blue 9:00am Kirwee 1a Selwyn v BDI 9:30am Glentunnel Sheffield v Roll Red 9:30am Sheffield Darf Blue v W/Mel Blue 9:50am Darfield 4

hooker Ged Roessink, Roessink also in his first start for the Div1 side this year, was another standout with ball in hand. Beating numerous defenders at times and was duly rewarded by picking up a try on the half hour mark. Towards the end of the first half Darfield’s discipline let them down, with Hampstead marching down the field on the back of a couple of penalties. A quick lineout throw from 5 metres out saw their prop dive over to close out the half. Darfield up 21-5. Darfield began the second half not wanting Hampstead to build on any momentum they may have gained, after scoring right on the break. Strong defence again managed to quickly shut down any attack and soon after we had them back inside their 22. Continuing his strong form, Haigh Jebson was soon over the line to carry on building Darfield’s strong lead. Good pressure soon had Darfield back in the 22. A clinical lineout drive had Hampstead moving backwards and Ged sitting at the back of the maul, dived over for his second try. Shortly after, Darfield were once again camped inside Hampstead’s 22, quick ball then had Ferg Gunn over the chalk as well. Darfield up 38-5 with fifteen minutes to go. That was to be it for Darfield’s points, however as Hampstead then began to show what they could do with ball in hand. With some strong offloads, assisted by some missed tackles they scored their second try of the game. Further possession saw them again camped inside Darfield’s 22. They were held out for a few phases, but managed to grab one last try to close out the game. Darfield winning 38-19. Division 2 unfortunately went down to the perennially strong Banks Peninsula side 35-29, the Colts picked up their third win, beating Hampstead/ Southern 45-17. Saturday, May 1st sees the whole senior club at Springston. Bodie Hawkins, Division 1 Manager.

Special General Meeting WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE 2021 MEETING WILL START AT 8PM, AT DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL. Should you wish this Association to continue, you are urged to attend! Di Woodward (Secretary) - 03 318 8039.

ENTRIES CLOSE

Classes for all forage crops and pasture

MONDAY 31ST MAY

$10 per entry. Judging 2nd & 3rd June.

• Ashley Seaton

Meal & Prizegiving Thursday 3rd June, 7pm Coalgate Tavern

To enter phone: 027 463 5184 • Guy Bassett

021 318 366

Are YOU interested in the history of Coalgate, Glentunnel & Whitecliffs areas? Volunteers are needed to help with… Archiving Exhibits, Hosting visitors and/or joining the committee.

All residents are invited to a$end the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 20th May 2021, 7:30pm At the Glentunnel Museum, 3 Philip St Enquiries to: Pam Reynolds, 03 318 2377.

SATURDAY 29TH MAY 2021 At 9:30am, held in the Clubhouse. Enquiries to: Marian Galloway

03 318 1588 ALL WELCOME!

THIS WEEK’S GAMES • Div 3 v West Melton - At West Melton, 1pm • Div 2 v Rolleston - At Rolleston, 1pm

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

www.kirweerugby.co.nz

Friday 14th May 2021 PUBLIC NOTICES

Sheffield FREE BOOK EXCHANGE Be at the Sheffield Hall on

SUNDAY 16TH MAY 12 - 3pm For the community book exchange!

ACCOUNTANTS

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Personal & Business Tax Returns, Business Compliance, GST & FBT Returns, Monthly Accounting, Annual Financial Accounting, PAYE/Payroll

IRD Approved Tax Agent

Ph: 021 589 199 E: jocelyn@jmAccounting.co.nz

OUR NEXT ISSUE:

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ALTERATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

O’Donnell, Ashley Neil Chris, Dawn, Sophie, Lisa, Nigel & families would like to thank you all for the overwhelming support you have given us, at such a sad time. Special thanks to the first responders, Westpac Air Rescue, ICU Christchurch Hospital, Malcolm & Sue of Mesopotamia, Alex of Mt PoEs, the Mt Somers community, Foothills Catering, Darfield Bakery, Mt Somers Playcentre, the Lake Clearwater Rural Fire Brigade, Lions Club & many many more. Thank you for the many cards, flowers, baking & meals. The support we have received as a family has been amazing, we are so very grateful & it’s so special to have such caring friends and family. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement, as many contact details are unknown… Thank you all!

Ashley, you are so dearly missed - a loving son, brother, partner, dad, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, a friend & a mentor to many... You will always be forever in your beloved high country & forever in our hearts!

BOATING

YOUR LOCAL JETBOAT & STERNDRIVE SPECIALIST For all Service & Supplies Ph Scott McIntosh 03 317 9010 or 021 0258 4648

CHIMNEY CLEANING CLEANING CARRS Chimney Cleaning. CARPET /Window Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. Thorough job, good price, $60 per chimney. Phone q u i c k d r y i n g . H i g h l y Rodney on 03 324 2999 and r e c o m m e n d e d . P h o n e / leave a message. text Robert anytime on CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your 027 299 9599. log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes DRIVEWAYS and controls. We're experts LIFESTYLE farm tracks, on coal-ranges, also sweeping LIFESTYLE, any sized open fire. We quote yards and dairy lanes and undertake repairs, flue our speciality. Screned rottenextensions and install bird rock, it’s local and lasts netting. 0800 224 464 better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132. Members NZHHA. CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 16TH MAY 2021 At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

EXCAVATION

APRIL: • 30Apr-27May

Texture & Form Art Exhibition

Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield

REGISTERED DRAINLAYERS

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11am 1pm 10am 12pm 6pm 1:30pm 7pm 9:30am 7:30pm 7pm 4pm 9:30am

9th Annual Surplus Plant & Machinery Clearing Sale 1823 Selwyn Lake Road KRFC Games: Div3 1pm @ WM, Div2 1pm @ Rolleston Nourish Programme - Hot Compost Workshop 1141B Greendale Rd, Darfield Racecourse Hill Garden Open Day Gunns Road, Racecourse Hill Sheffield Free Book Exchange Sheffield Hall Positive Pilates - Monday Mat Class (7 weeks) starts today Darfield Physio & Gym Darfield Garden Club AGM Darfield Recreation Centre SDC Emergency Preparation - Are you prepared? Darfield Recreation Centre Positive Pilates - Wednesday Mat Class (7 weeks) starts today Darfield Physio & Gym Glentunnel Museum AGM Glentunnel Museum, 3 Philip St Caitlin Smith’s Imaginary Band - Live Performance Trinity Church, Darfield Malvern Community Board May Meeting Darfield LibrarY Kirwee Bowling Club AGM Kirwee Bowling Clubhouse Winter Feed Competition - entries close today

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FIREWOOD & COAL

JUNE: • 2nd June • 2&3 June • 7th June • 11th June • 12th June

8pm

7pm

DHS Ex-Students Association - Special General Meeting Darfield High School Winter Feed Competition - Judging & Prizegiving - 3rd, 7pm Coalgate Tavern Tickets are on Sale for Selwyn Awards 2021 today Selwyn Awards 2021 Applications Close today Black Tie Event - Kirwee Netball & Rugby Fundraiser Kirwee Community Hall

JULY: • 31st July

Selwyn Awards 2021 Gala Dinner

GREAT VARIETY OF FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR THIS WINTER!

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FIREWOOD & COAL

Lots of dry wood, ready to burn! - FREE DELIVERY CALL HORORATA FIREWOOD on either: 03 318 0705 or 027 781 1492

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! EIpos available.

FOR SALE

LEASE LAND WANTED

POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 021 863 158. WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

LEASE GROUND WANTED

GARDENING

All top quality, clean wood. Phone Rini

027 451 7300 GARDENING

General Painting & Property Repairs

Needs irrigation. Have good lease history, referrals available. Please phone James on 021 280 9247 or email

40 years experience!

james@summitproduce.co.nz

Garden Gurus Ltd

021 449 896 Sally

HEDGE TRIMMING

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

Roof Painting  Gib Stopping  Wallpapering Contact Dave on 021 142 0567 or email: pearsondavid106@gmail.com RAFFLE RESULTS

LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

A big THANK YOU to Rachelle, Julia, Gemma & Delia, who kindly donated the raﬄe prizes, without your generosity the raﬄe would not have been possible! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RAFFLE WINNERS:

OVEN CLEANING $50 single oven, $60 double oven, hob $20. Everything provided. Kim's Oven Cleaning. Please phone 021 054 4661 or email kimredmond60@gmail.com

1st: Steve, 2nd: Cheryl 3rd: Steph & 4th: Steve Thank you to everyone who supported the raﬄe by purchasing ckets!

HEDGE TRIMMING

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

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

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less • Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge.

SINGLE SIN GLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $170pw. Please UDI Painting & Decorating. For phone 027 479 1431 or all painting & decorating 318 3660. services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & SITUATION VACANT plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

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. SITUATION VACANT

CAN YOU COOK DELICIOUS FOOD?

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

DARFIELD

We are after someone who is capable of cooking from our breakfast & lunch menu and completing morning baking duties. This is a Permanent, Part-time position (16 hours). If this sounds like you, please email: fatbeagle@outlook.com

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

JOB VACANCY

HOUSE TO RENT

HUB COORDINATOR

KIRWEE - modern, private unit available for rent. Would ideally suit a working couple. $380 per week, plus power and gas. Sorry, no pets. Please phone 021 238 8129.

‘For all your decorating needs’

COTTAGE FOR RENT

Darfield Based Will cover all areas

Very tidy 3 bedroom cottage, with heat-pump, in Sheffield area. Rural location, unsuitable for young children as on a working farm. Suit single person/working couple. No pets. $325 per week. PHONE 021 034 8650

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

ROOM TO RENT

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

ROOF MAINTENANCE

Greendale School would like to thank everyone who supported the camp fundraising raffle!

ALL YOU NEED!

ggurus.oﬃce@gmail.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

FOR CROPPING & ON ION G ROWING!

GENERAL garden maintenance LIFESTYLE BLOCK in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & LIFESTYLE block maintenance. edging. Please phone Kane Weed spraying, mowing, 027 467 6613. hedge trimming. General farm/ garden maintenance. Animal health. Sheep transport. Phone 027 262 9200.

For all your landscaping, design, gardening, plant source, supply, and grow on line plants.

PAINTING & DECORATING

Micky Conway Painter & Decorator

Contact Micky on

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

Two Rivers Community Trust are a Christian Charitable Trust and we are looking for a Hub Coordinator to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our growing community hub. The role includes coordination and management of volunteers, ensuring links are being made between needs in the community and external social service agencies, record keeping, and advertising and communication. Our ideal person for this role will be able to build strong relationships within the community and have excellent organizational skills. The role is part time - 8 hours per week.

To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to: admin@tworiverscommunitytrust.org.nz

Friday 14th May 2021 SITUATION VACANT

CARPENTERS OR HAMMER HANDS REQUIRED For further information, please phone Lance on

027 489 2213

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TRADES

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Calf Rearer Experienced calf rearer required from approx mid July for a new farm in Kirwee with 350 reared calves. Must be fit, strong, organised, ready for a challenge & available 6 days a week for 6-8 weeks. Experience is preferred. Must have own transport. Please call to discuss the possibility of having children on-site.

TRADES

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

Good pay and great smoko supplied during calving.

Contact Danielle Wilson 021 108 8617

STUMP GRINDING

PHONE:

027 222 1632 WINDOW CLEANING

C,-./01 T,-23

WINDOW CLEANING S4056247 Darfield, Burnham, Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield & Kirwee areas, phone or text Darryl: 027 316 9968 All other areas, including West Melton & Rolleston, phone or text Wilf: 022 044 0654

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.

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

CALF REARER ASSISTANT (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

WINDOW REPAIRS SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing. Got a broken glass window? Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368. WINDOW TINTING

TINTTINT-A-WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468.

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.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

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. WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

info@tintawindow.co.nz

www.tintawindow.co.nz

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre Hydro Drain Cleaning

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

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003

www.hunterglass.co.nz

COMPUTER

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

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. Mark Jones You can steer yourself any 03 318 1956 027 210 4242 direction you choose." 0800 427 427 - Dr. Seuss. www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996! • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

• Washing

Reg. Service Technician

Septic Tank Cleaning Jetting Unit for blocked drains Camera Investigations | Port-a-loo hire Office 318 8609 | 0274 338 693 | admin@leechdrainage.co.nz TRADES

Qualified Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

NEW kitchens, wardrobes, laundries or what ever you need! Remodelled or just new doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 or 027 439 3926. UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

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. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowentiling@gmail.com

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

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

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

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

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing  DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

■ New Builds ■ Extensions ■ Renovations ■ Kitchen & Bathrooms

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

plainspgd@gmail.com

DARFIELD BASED

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