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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Trinity Church Roof Repair

Howl Of A Protest

Community Art Exhibition

From Pints To Pots

New Electorate Office

NZ Shakeout

Preschool & Nursery Update

Finance Advice

Community Committees

Successful Book Fair

Award Winning Honey

Water Reforms Proposals

ECan Offers To Help

Help To Shape The Future

Golf Clubs Flood Recovery

Darfield Div 1 Rugby Report

Golf Results

Malvern Miniature Rifle ASSN

Sport Notices

Save The Date

Public Notices

12-13

Classifieds

13-15

Trades

15-16

Email Column

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ISSUE 996 Friday 16th July 2021

Come and show your support for New Zealand Farmers, Growers & Tradies! Mounting regulations on water, the environment, biodiversity, climate change, workforce and now the ‘ute tax’ are all part of the frustrations farmers are currently facing. It has prompted farm action group Groundswell NZ to organise a ‘Howl of a Protest’ in towns across the country on Friday, July 16th. Derek Bull, John Ridgen Bull and Tom Ferguson have all volunteered to help co-ordinate the ‘Darfield Groundswell Howl of a Protest’, along with other local long-term farming family names; Wrights, Wrights Rowlands and Thorne, Thorne all of whom have been instrumental in ringing around their local area, rallying up support. Groundswell NZ is a volunteer group of farmers and rural professionals, advocating for our GrassRoots farmers and rural communities. “Equally, tradies, vets, loggers etc that need to replace diesel utes in the coming months, will be lumped with a tax that is being passed on as a subsidy for new battery car buyers, all without consulting any user groups,” commented Derek. “These incoming regulations will affect a wider spectrum of society than most realise, hence Groundswell begun. “Greens Party co-leader James Shaw described, on the radio,

that Groundswell is ‘a group calling them out on it. The of pākehā farmers down south Labour government is crippling spreading misinformation…...’ this industry and it must be which has possibly fuelled the fire! Good on you James,” Derek continued. Those working on the land aling with tradies are encouraged to take their tractors, utes and working dogs into town on Friday 16th, for a peaceful rally to draw public attention to the mounting regulations and costs they face. If you are a farmer, a grower or a ute owner and are fed up with the increasing Government interference in your life and business, as well as unworkable regulations and unjustified costs, then join in! Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg will be attending one of the Groundswell protests in her area and commented, “I’m looking forward to being involved in the Groundswell protest and standing up for the industry that I am so proud to be a part of. “New Zealand’s farmers and growers are world leaders in sustainable food production with high animal welfare standards and minimal environmental impacts. “That our own government cannot recognise this and, in fact, is instead intent on regulating the industry into oblivion is an absolute disgrace and I will never shy away from

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stopped”, concluded Nicola. “The protest is not a one-hitwonder, but part of a campaign where we have to put a stake in the ground on unworkable regulations and costs. Further actions are being planned and we may need to call on your

support again in the future”, Derek emphasised. John F Kennedys quote has never rung truer than now;

“The farmer is the only person in our community who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and still pays the freight both ways”. Continued on page 3……

Are you a farmer, grower or ute owner? Or just fed up with increasing Government interference in your life and business, unworkable regulaBons and unjusBﬁed costs?

PLEASE COME JOIN US ON FRIDAY 16TH JULY Bring your tractor or ute and a dog! Bring signs & dogs (loud ones!). Dogs must be on leads!

Tractors and utes to park on main entries and exits into the town before 11:30am. 12pm sharp - march with dogs howling and gather between Farmlands and Gnomes.

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Darﬁeld’s Trinity Church roof repair project is progressing well, with plans drawn and estimates being sought to do the work needed. The Church was built in 1979 and while the sloping roof has worn well, the ﬂat roof above the entrance foyer has developed leaks. Also, the discovery of asbestos, while not an immediate health risk, is making the repair more costly. The Church has been regularly used for Church Services, Sunday School, weddings, music performances, baptisms, cultural events, funerals, pre-school music, markets, Anzac services,

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carol services and much more, therefore it is essential that these repairs happen. “Thank you to the numerous community members, the Malvern Anglican Parish and Malvern Cooperating Parish for your donations to pay for this essential work,” commented Chairperson of Trinity Oversight Committee, Allison Rosanowski. Rosanowski “The Westview Trust has also made a substantial grant which is truly appreciated. Thank you also to the numerous community users who have sent letters of support, these are very much appreciated. Further funds will be required to do the work which

should happen in the warmer and hopefully drier months,” Allison concluded. Anyone who wishes to donate funds can ﬁnd the Malvern Parish bank account number in the advertisement in this issue, please include your name and phone number and the words “Roof Repairs’ as the reference. Those who have previously donated would have received a receipt if their address was known. If you have not received a receipt please contact Heather Mitchell. Mitchell See advertisement below for further details.

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The Anglican and CooperaBng Parish parishioners of Trinity Church want to acknowledge the generosity of all the people, and the Westview Trust, who have donated to the roof repair fund. If donors have not received a tax receipt, please contact Heather Mitchell on 03 318 8458. Bank Account details for further donaBons: 38-9011-0645841-01

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HOWL OF A PROTEST ...continued from front page. “We don’t want to affect the main street daily business in Darfield, when parking is already busy at midday and with it being school holidays, but we definitely aim to be a visual presence. We are seeking minimal intentional disruption, with no blocking of roads or damage to private property. However, we are expecting a large turnout and the potential for traffic digestion is unavoidable,” concluded Derek.

Darfield Parking areas: • West SH 73 at Sawmill/ITM. • East HW 73 at Frews Transport/Bridgestone. • South on Telegraph Rd by Church. (Leave hazard lights and beacons on). At 12noon, from the above locations, march on foot with your signs and dogs howling to gather between Farmlands and Gnomes Ski Shop. Organisers will introduce themselves and the Groundswell statement will be read.

The organisers are asking that all supporters and participants purchase their lunch in the bakeries and cafes on the main street afterwards, in order to show how downstream consuming and jobs are supported by local spending, equally they look forward to seeing everyone join them. New Zealand is a great place to live, it is worth fighting for! Derek Bull, John Ridgen and Tom Ferguson - Darfield Groundswell co-ordinators.

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COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION In the second of Te Huanui’s 2021 community exhibitions, Malvern Material Girls (MMG) will be showcasing the breadth and depth of their creative skills. Since the beginning of 2013, MMG have been meeting in Darfield on the first and third Thursday of each month to quilt, crochet, sew, embroider and knit. Members come from as far afield as West Melton and Springfield

to enjoy a morning of laughter and learning as they work on their own projects, or share their skills in a group activity. Not only do MMG members create for themselves, but they also undertake a range of activities

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for others, including making community quilts for the Nurse Maude Hospice, crochet rugs for Pregnancy Help and knitting for Mission without Borders. If you’re keen on applique, hand quilting, 3D embroidery, making your own handbags or original fabric art, there’ll be something for you to enjoy at this exhibition. With over ﬁfty large and small exhibits on show, there is plenty to interest everyone. As Heather Dickie, Dickie one of the group’s coordinators said, “Do come along to the exhibition - you’ll be surprised at the skills of your Malvern neighbours!” See advertisement in this issue for more details.

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FROM PINTS TO POTS The old Hororata Hotel is currently undergoing a major transformation. New owners Frank Hakkaart and Sarah Handley are in the process of renovating the old building that ceased operating as a pub after being damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. The original part of the building is being repaired and upgraded to become their home. The bar area will become a studio where Frank, a potter, will be producing a range of pottery as well as taking pottery classes. Attached to this will be a gallery area, ‘The Artist’s In’, selling Frank’s work and where they hope to bring in work from other craftspeople and artisans from around the

Selwyn area. At this point, the pottery studio has been completed and the focus of the renovation has moved onto the gallery area to get it open before the end of the year. The renovation is a long term project for Frank and Sarah particularly as they have also begun to work on the land surrounding the old hotel, creating new gardens and planning on establishing a signiﬁcant area of native planting. They are excited by, and looking forward to the ongoing challenge of giving this wonderful old building a new meaningful future.

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NEW ELECTORATE OFFICE On Friday, July 9th Nicola Grigg’s Selwyn Electorate Grigg Office was officially opened by the National Party Leader, Hon Judith Collins. Collins The office is located in Rolleston Square, by the entrance of The Warehouse. After the official ribbon-cutting, those who attended enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea. “Part of the role of an MP is to listen to the community and represent their views in Parliament. With the rapid expansion of Rolleston, it was important to centre my office here to be accessible to the

most people possible,” Nicola commented. “Despite the large shift to digital communications and social media in recent times, it is still important to have a physical presence in an electorate. “My staff will be in the office weekdays to welcome you, take your calls, help you with issues you may have, or to just listen to your views and concerns,” Nicola concluded. The Office is open Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg with National Party Leader Hon Judith Collins at the official opening of Nicola’s office last Friday.

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NZ SHAKEOUT The New Zealand ShakeOut is a national earthquake and tsunami drill, which is taking place on Thursday, October 28th, at 9:30am. This event is also held across the world, to remind people of the correct action to take during an earthquake (drop, cover and hold) and to practise a tsunami evacuation if near a coastal area. Emergencies can happen

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PRESCHOOL & NURSERY UPDATE We have been busy as usual at Darfield Preschool and Nursery with the teachers and children having fun while learning about a variety of things. In June, we had our annual sleepover for our four year old tamariki. Great fun was had by all with some disco dancing, making placemats, games of spotlight and cooking marshmallows over a fire in the sandpit, followed by a favourite story before bed. It was a later start to the day for teachers this year as no one wanted to get out of bed until 6am! Then it was toast or Weetbix all round. This activity provides so many learning opportunities for the children within a safe and well known environment. For some, it may be the first time a child has stayed away from home without Mum or Dad, and often children are so proud to have achieved this great milestone. Four year old Harry, Harry who initially thought he wouldn’t stay the night, decided halfway through the evening, he would, “This is the best night ever!” he commented. The three year olds, have already been talking about their turn at

the sleepover in 2022! We really appreciate the time and effort the kaiako put into this event. On Friday, July 2nd we were pleased to have a clear but cold night for our Matariki celebrations with the preschool community. Our celebrations involved children singing a Matariki Waiata and the Nine stars of Matariki with some very enthusiastic star waving going on, then a karakia before we ate some yummy soup and fresh buns. Once the tummies were full, the families headed out to our mature native forest for some star spotting and fun in the dark. Our tamariki are so conﬁdent in this area and most were happy to venture out without their parents, just hand in hand with a friend. Our Nursery tamariki have been busy learning ways to be creative and expressive through music, art and play with loose parts. Loose parts are materials that can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned, lined up and taken apart and put back together in multiple ways. The child’s imagination sets the direction for the play and the kaiako have been amazed at the creativity shown and the magic that has been created with such

simple objects. With a large group of children turning two over the next few months and transitioning through to our preschool space, we have some much sought after spaces available in our nursery (ages 0-2 years). If you are looking for a welcoming, caring environment providing great education and care, with great ratios of one teacher to every three children, call in for a chat and meet our wonderful team of teachers. See advert below for further contact details. Clare Clatworthy, Darfield Preschool and Nursery s Centre Manager.

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COMMUNITY COMMITTEES

PrePre-Approved Finance The old adage, ‘when the days get longer, the cold gets stronger’ seems to be ringing true as July brings some wet and wild weather. Somehow though, it doesn’t seem as bad when there is more daylight! What is not getting colder is the housing market. Now, more than ever, you need to have finance arranged if you are to have any hope of securing a home before it is sold and banks are taking an average of 5 - 10 working days to process applications, so you need to be proactive. Having pre-approved finance can allow you to go to an auction if you meet the approval conditions the bank gives you. If you need a registered, valuation then an auction may not be the best option for you as you may not be able to condition for that, in the sales agreement. Always check that the bank is happy with that property for security and do your homework well.

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In the Malvern News 18th June issue, Selwyn District Council laid out its road map to discharge Council Committees of their legal responsibilities as committees of Council and in the 9th July edition, provided further clariﬁcation. The Greendale Recreation Reserve Management Committee has been ﬁrst shocked and then frustrated with this decision, to remove their delegated authority to manage their hall/pavilion and domain. Theirs because the Greendale community, has over the years, raised the funds to build these facilities. Theirs because they, through voluntary input, have maintained and cared for these facilities and are proud of the high standard that they are kept in. In 2018, Council introduced a uniform rate for community centres, halls and reserves. Greendale ratepayers now pay $305 per household, compared with $80 prior. The Greendale budget was previously covered by the targeted rate. Now uniform hire charges have been introduced across the district, where previously the hire charges set by the Greendale Committee were able to recognise Greendale Ratepayers ‘ownership’. Council Community Financial Reports for the last 11 months, show that budgeted hires and charges income set by Council have not been met by 68% of halls and community centres. Organisations are shifting to hire cheaper churches

and other local halls. Next, will halls and community centres have to close as they are not reaching their income targets? Council has informed us that they will take control of our facility. So, they might employ a caretaker but according to the Council report, no additional resourcing will be required. How can 12 volunteers be replaced without additional resourcing? How can Council from Rolleston check the facility both before and after use, check potential hirers, understand local utilities, tend to instant problems? They are not able to do the day-today checks that are done locally and certainly do not have any understanding of the input that is required, to maintain the facilities to the present standard. The 140 year old Greendale Cricket Club along with the Reserve Committee, maintain one of the best cricket grounds in the district, hosting both senior and junior teams along with regular Canterbury Country team matches. This involves mowing grass, sometimes twice a week over the summer. Will the Council do that? Council has resolved to get rid of over 70 committees made up of around 700 volunteers representing their communities and running their halls, community centres and reserves / domains, to be replaced by just 8 new Council committees. Result – loss of local community input and social interaction. What has

happened to democracy to have been reduced to this level? The Greendale Committee have raised these issues with Council. A presentation has been made to the Malvern Community Board and the Chairman has presented to Council. Submissions have been made to the Council’s Plans. The Greendale Committee has entered a legal Service Level Agreement with Council to jointly manage the hall, but the Council has stated that the Committee is to be dissolved on the 1st of July 2022. From this date, the Council will be responsible for all planning, decision making, controlling and supervising processes associated with the operational management of community centres, reserves and pools. How are volunteers expected to maintain interest and dedication? Do our communities know what is going on?

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SUCCESSFUL BOOK FAIR More than 2,200 books were sold, on the first two of the five day Malvern Anglican Parish annual Book Fair. You wouldn't know it looking at the hall on the morning of Monday, July 12th. The tables were still full of books and the assortment of puzzles, games and music will have kept browsers happy over

the last three days of the Fair. The largest section by far was fiction, with three long tables supporting boxes and boxes of novels. Running out of room, organisers had to place extra banana boxes of books beneath the tables, until space could be made for them. The second largest sections were the

children's books and New Zealand categories, where people could find New Zealand authors, histories, guide books, books on native flora and fauna and pictorial books. History, sports, biographies, games and puzzle books, travel stories and travel guides, photography, art, gardening and cooking, filled the other rows. Jigsaw puzzles continue their popularity and once again there was a wide assortment available. “We are very grateful to the people who donated, as well as to the many shoppers who came to browse and buy,” commented Susan Baldwin. Baldwin “I look forward to this time of the year, when I can stock up on books to read over the winter,” said one happy customer. “The amazing number of items donated this year, more than in previous years, has contributed to the increasing popularity and success of this annual event,” Susan concluded.

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ECAN OFFERS TO HELP On the evening of Monday, July 12th, the Glenroy Hall was full of local farmers and landowners who have recently suffered enormous ﬂood damage. While there’s a lot of (justiﬁed) anger at ridiculous regulations that have prevented landowners from keeping rivers clear to keep their property safe, it was good to hear Environment Canterbury has taken this on board and is looking at options to remedy this. One idea, is a comprehensive river rating system, that would fund ECan to carry out regular mitigation work, while another is creating and issuing ‘global consents’ that would authorise landowners to carry out their own work. I am proposing a

private members bill that would extend the emergency provisions in the Resource Management Act (RMA) allowing people to carry out remedial work up to twelve months after an event. ECan is also pulling together a business case to present to the Government, in

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HELP TO SHAPE THE FUTURE Selwyn residents are being asked to help shape the future structure of the district Council and how they are represented. The way the Council is structured is changing, with growth in Selwyn, meaning changes are required for the number of councillors and the shape of the district’s wards. Consultation opened on Monday, July 5th, on four options put forward from the Council’s Representation Review Sub Committee, which include possible changes to the number of wards (electoral areas within Selwyn), ward boundaries, the number of councillors and whether there should be community boards. All local Councils are required to carry out a representation review at least every six years, to ensure residents have fair and effective representation at local elections. Because of the rapid growth in the district, especially in the central and eastern areas, the Council’s current electoral representation (eleven councillors and four wards) needs to be reshaped to meet representation requirements. The Council is seeking feedback on four preliminary options. After the consultation, the subcommittee will recommend its preferred option, which will then go out for further public consultation.

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past the post’ will be the voting system and that, following consultation with the local ruining, the Council will not establish a Māori ward at this time. The consultation closes on Friday, July 30th. People can find out more about the options and provide feedback online at selwyn.govt.nz/representation Submission forms will also be available at all Council service centres and libraries. Drop-in sessions will be held to help people find out more about the proposed options.

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The remaining dropdrop-in sessions details are: • July 19th: Rolleston Community Centre, 5pm - 7:30pm • July 20th: Lincoln Event Centre, 6pm - 8pm • July 22nd: Darfield Library, 5pm - 7.30pm.

Full Service from start to ﬁnish!

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GREENDALE GOLF CLUB Greendale Golf Club, on Coaltrack Road was opened in 1936, with the current clubhouse having being built in 1966. In 2017, a survey was conducted to see what work and maintenance members would like to see take place over the coming years. The last item left on the list was to upgrade the clubhouse, which has already been extended over the years and had new windows and kitchen installed. Next on the priority list was a new roof, as the current roof was 55 years old and had developed leaks. The recent flood provided a slight silver lining, opening up an opportunity to get this work well underway, while the course was closed due to the damage caused by recent events. The new roof is nearly complete and the next items to be started shortly is the flooring and fitting out of the joinery and the upgrading of the male changing rooms. The Club was fortunate to receive grant support for some of the work, with the remaining funds coming from Club reserves, which had been put aside over the years for a rainy day! Greendale Golf Club prides itself

on providing a good quality facility for the local and wider golfing community and it has been mentioned that they have some of the best greens in Canterbury. The Club is thriving with 180 members who enjoy the monthly mid-week tournaments, ladies tournaments, Tuesday nine-hole competitions and the popular larger tournaments that take place several times each year. The Club has a wonderful group of members who cook lovely meals for players after their larger tournaments. They are also very fortunate to have Colin Stott as their Patron, who has been involved in supporting the Club for many years and is a real asset to the Greendale golfing community. The recent floods caused a huge amount of damage to the course, but with the efforts of their Greenkeeper, Mick Brickwood, Brickwood and with the help of many willing people, either through donations or offering volunteer labour where it was needed, the Club has managed to get fifteen holes up and running, with the remaining three opening as soon as possible. They are fortunate to

have received fantastic support from the golfing community, from as far away as Hanmer and Akaroa, which has helped get things back to normal. The course is open and waiting to provide a challenge to anyone wanting to have a game. To keep up to date with what is happening at Greendale Golf Club visit their Facebook page.

Greendale Golf Club Patron Colin Stott enjoyed teeing off last Saturday to re-open the course.

Greendale Golf Club 9-hole golfers enjoyed being back playing on Tuesday, July 13th. Back L - R: M. Kikstra and T. Kikstra. Front L - R: B. May, G. Logan, B. Dillon, Y. Bolton, E. Green, H. Reid and S. Baldwin.

HORORATA GOLF CLUB Over the last weekend of May, the skies opened up and dumped some well overdue rain onto the dry Canterbury Plains. With over 8 inches falling in a 48 hour period and after our experience with the 2018 ﬂoods, it was inevitable that the banks of the Selwyn River would burst and ﬂow over on the course again, which left many of us wondering just how much damage would occur this time. The damage was considerable, bridges lifted and shifted, fences along the river boundary ripped out and a massive amount of water passing through the course, with a huge amount of silt and stones left in pockets across the greens and fairways. We have been extremely humbled and grateful to everyone that has supported the clean-up. These include Club members, family and friends, fellow greenkeepers, members from other clubs, local businesses and many people from our communities. The hours of work, the machinery that was lent and the people who supplied the volunteers with food, we cannot express our

appreciation enough. The initial reaction was, where do we start, when do we start, when will we be back to normal? But everyone rallied together in droves with their gumboots, wheelbarrows, rakes and shovels. Within a week the majority of work had been completed. Over 75 volunteers were working on the course on the Saturday afterwards, and by June 14th, the back 9 holes were ready to play and 18 holes playable by the 24th. A truly remarkable effort! We would also like to thank everyone for the generous monetary donations towards the clean-up, from all over New Zealand, to name a few Malvern Lions, Golf Warehouse, New Zealand and Canterbury Golf, also our insurers Hazlett Insurance, their support was outstanding. We are almost 100% there thanks to everyone's help and support and now look forward to the Clubs Centenary in September 2022. Pip Deans, on behalf of Hororata Golf Club.

An after the flood photo on the left showing the amount of clean-up that would be required after the flood. On the right is the same green as it looks currently after the huge clean-up has been completed.

Pegasus Golf Club under the guidance of Golf Management and Marke/ng held a Golf Tournament on behalf of Hororata and Greendale with all proceeds being split between the Clubs. Plans are underway for another one as well due to the first being oversubscribed. All proceeds being split between both clubs. This is fantastic community spirit at its best!

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DIVISION ONE REPORT Last Saturday saw the Ducks head to Prebbleton, to take on the Penguins in the ‘battle of the birds’. This game had more than just the prestige of being ‘best bird’ on the line. A win for Darfield would have helped to lock in a place in the top four for the Coleman Shield and Prebbleton were also looking to defend the Murray Cooper Shield, for the final time this season. Fine weather and a firm field promised a quality game of footy. From the start, Prebbleton piled pressure on the Darfield defence, time and time again they either stretched the defensive line or busted through it completely. Some fine cover defence prevented them from scoring on a couple of occasions. The only chance Darfield had inside the Prebbleton 22 in the first 20 minutes of the game was squandered. So it was more by good fortune that Darfield only trailed by a penalty goal. Following another raid inside the 22 by Prebbleton, a turnover saw Darfield counter. Good quick passing saw Toby Kars through the first line of defence, before drawing the final defender and passing to send his brother Jared away, down the left hand touchline to score in the corner. The lead was short lived, with Prebbleton showing more determination to get to a loose ball inside the Darfield 40 metre to send their left winger away to score in the corner. Following this, Darfield then began to hold on to the ball and after going through a few phases, began to create holes in Prebbleton's defence as well. A strong period on attack saw Hamish Pauling rewarded with a try next to the right hand upright. Darfield up 12-8 with 5 minutes remaining in the first half. After repelling another promising Prebbleton attack, Darfield managed to end the half with the scoreboard advantage intact. The second spell began much the same way, with Prebbleton's

midfield causing numerous issues in Darfield's defence. The time spent with territory and possession then began to tell. Prebbleton's first five scored in the right hand corner, then their centre plucked an intercept to score under the posts. Following a further two penalty kicks, Darfield had a steep hill to climb, trailing 28-12, with 23 minutes left to mount a comeback. Numerous maul infringements by Prebbleton inside their red zone, saw the referee left with no option but to award, not only a penalty try to Darfield, but also a numerical advantage for them with a Prebbleton player sent to the sin bin, with still 17 minutes left. However, try as they might, they couldn't crack the resolute Prebbleton defence, with the Penguins holding on to win 2819 and also denying Darfield

GOLF RESULTS

Results 6th July 2021 LGU, PUTTING & STABLEFORD STABLEFORD Ladies: Ladies 0-18N Muir 80-8-72 18-4: 1818-5-2525-5: I McLaughlin 94-23-72 2525-6-3434-0: J Studholme 119-37-82 Men’s Stableford: Stableford 1st: P Collins 34 2nd: E Woodword 31 Closest to the Pin: Pin E Woodword Results 9th July 2021 12 HOLES 1st: A Collins 27 2nd: R Marsh 25 3rd=: A Hogg, P McOscar 23 Results 10th July 2021 PAR ROUND Best Gross: Gross D Brettkelly Competition Results: Par Round 1st: W Norton +1 2nd:C 2nd: Stevenson +1 3rd: S Deverell 0 4th=: E Woodward, A Harlwich, D Bretkelly -1 7th=: J Morten, M Edwards, B Mengel -2 Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: Kelvin Hicks #6: J McPhedran #11: J Perkins #14: D Platt #17: M White Results 11th July 2021 12 HOLES 1st: J Morten 28 2nd: K Hicks 25 3rd=: A Hogg, P Pearce, B Morton 24 6th: M Morten 22

Results 8th July 2021 LGU & PUTTING 18 HOLES Silver: 1st: J Collins 74 Bronze I: 1st: L Scott 75 2nd=: J Blatch, L Steele, L Smith 76 5th: M Te Awa 77 6th: R Pilbrow 78 Bronze II: 1st: HChamberlain78 2nd: V McKenzie 80 3rd: K Bush 81 4th=: P Rivers, G Pottinger, S Gillespie82 Putting: 29 Putting I Beets-Huchshorn 9 HOLES 1st=: J Jenkins, S Farrar 37 2nd: 41 Putting: J Jenkins 16 2nd J Smith

what could be an important bonus point. This weekends game, against Waihora in Tai Tapu. is now a must win for Darfield, with only a bonus point victory guaranteeing Darfield a semi final spot in the postseason. The Division 2 side beat Rolleston on Saturday, which helped them stay entrenched in the top four, but also leaves them facing a must win game against Kirwee at Glentunnel, to lock in a semi final spot as well. Both sides holding their destiny in their own hands this weekend.

Bodie Hawkins, Darfield Division One Manager.

MALVERN MINIATURE RIFLE ASSN 6th July 2021 A Grade Wk 13 Season Av N Oakley 98.6 97.62 R Dalley 98.6 97.25 P Benbow 96.44 K Ridgen 95.2 95.00 B Grade J Wilson 97.3 96.92 T Thompson 96.2 96.77 J Booth 97.4 96.46 P Still 94.2 95.85 M Oakley 95.0 95.00 C Benbow 95.2 94.08 B Hill 94.3 93.38 C Grade R Booth 97.3 97.15 A Robinson 93.3 93.89 L Barnhill 95.3 92.23 B Woolley 96.5 90.46 J Grafton 89.67 D Grade B Mangels 91.0 92.67 D Barnhill 90.0 89.85 S Wright 83.1 89.46 B Wilson 91.0 89.18 R Hutton 94.3 86.33 E Mangels 86.33 B Tamahana 90.2 84.75 M Boyd 82.0 84.53 Bench Rest G Ufton 97.7 98.36 G Oakley 99.6 97.83 W Stott 97.5 97.36 G Hitchcock 93.1 95.00 R Booth 94.3 94.67 Visit their Facebook page for more details: Malvern M in ia t u re Riﬂ e A sso cia t io n .

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WEEKEND RUGBY  16th - 17th JULY DIV 3 v HORNBY @ Hornby, Friday 7pm DIV 2 v DARFIELD @ Glentunnel, Saturday 2:30pm Prizegiving 7th August! Tickets available from the Club bar. Advert Please contact: Club Captain, sponsored by Toby Messerer 021 151 0963. Joe Brankin, Mike Pero Real Estate.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

MALVERN COMMUNITY PATROL JULY: • 10-25 July • 12-26 July • 16th July • 16th July • 16-29 July • 17th July • 18th July • 22nd Jul • 23rd July • 24th July • 24th July • 26th July • 26th July • 28th July • 29th July • 29-30 July • 30th July • 30 Jul-1 Aug • 31st July • 31st July

KidsFest is returning! Selwyn Area The Shearing Shed is closed for school holidays (open 27th) 11:30am Howl of a Protest! Support NZ Growers & Farmers Exits/Main Street, Darfield 7pm KRFC Games - Div 3 v Hornby Hornby Malvern Material Girls Exhibition Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield 2:30pm KRFC Games - Div 2 v Darfield Glentunnel 12pm Sheffield Free Book Exchange Sheffield Hall 5pm SDC Representation Review Drop-in Session Darfield Library DEADLINE For Advertising in the Equine Feature (30th July Issue) 12:30pm Nourish - Orchard Maintenance Workshop Darfield Community Garden 1pm Selwyn Winter Festival Larcomb Vineyard 4pm Malvern Community Board Monthly Meeting Darfield Library 7:30pm Darfield Cricket Club AGM Darfield Rugby Clubrooms 10:30am Yoga - Term 3, 8 week course begins today Darfield Library 6pm Darfield High School Open Evening Darfield High School Darfield Dental Year 9 Annual Check Ups Lumino, Darfield 5pm Malvern Game Hunters Competition Entries Close Malvern Game Hunters Competition (weigh-in 11am Sun) Selwyn Awards 2021 Gala Dinner Darfield High School 2022 Enrolments close today

AUG: • 5th Aug • 6th-7th Aug • 7th Aug • 8th Aug • 11-14 Aug • 12th Aug • 13th Aug

7:30pm 2pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:15pm

Darfield Dental Year 9 Annual Check Ups Kirwee Players - West Side Story Kirwee Rugby Club Prizegiving Kirwee Players - West Side Story Kirwee Players - West Side Story Malvern Community Patrol AGM Darfield Rugby Club Quiz Night

New Zealand Shake Out - National Earthquake Drill

YOGA 8 week course during school term 3 - star'ng

Wednesday 28th July 2021 10:30am - 11:30am, at the Darﬁeld Library.

Kirwee Community Hall Kirwee Community Hall Darfield Recreation Centre Darfield Recreation Centre

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Selwyn Environmental Film Competition Entry Deadline Selwyn Environmental Film Competition Awards Night 9:30am

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Thursday 12th August 2021

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As a family, we would like to acknowledge the kindness received following the passing of our precious Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother.

TRY THE HOT MIX!

Thank you to those who attended the service, and also to the vast number who were unable to attend, yet have reached out in so many ways. We have employed mum’s trademark strength to get us thus far. Your support is much appreciated as we grapple with the loss of a much loved, truly remarkable lady, who never stopped giving or let anything stop her.

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A guy spots a sign outside a house that reads ‘ TALKING DOG FOR SALE ’. Intrigued, he walks in... “ So what have you done with your life? ” he asks the dog. “ I ’ ve led a very full life, ” says the dog. “ I lived in the Alps rescuing avalanche victims. Then I served for New Zealand in the Army, and now I am spending my days reading to the residents of a retirement home. ” The guy is completely flabbergasted! He asks the dog’ dog ’ s owner, “ Why on earth would you want to get rid of an incredible dog like him!? ” To which the owner replied... “ Because he ’ s a liar! He never did any of that! ”