Issue 997 - Friday 23rd July 2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Ashy Batchelor

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MCAC Awards Junior Grant

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Kirwee Players West Side Story

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Calling All Bargain Hunters

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Letter To The Editor

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RTL - Understanding Waterworks

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Property Management

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Rubicon Valley Horse Treks

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KidsFest Market

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Lessons - Global Pandemics

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Mullet Be Gone!

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Enough Is Enough!

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Feedback Sought

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Nourish - Orchard Maintenance

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Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet

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Darfield Div 1 Rugby Report

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Golf Results

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Malvern Miniature Rifle Results

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Sport Notices

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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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ISSUE 997 Friday 23rd July 2021

Darfield Groundswell NZ ‘Howl of a Protest’ Protest’ - 16th July 2021 Approximately sixty locations in New Zealand were involved with the Groundswell NZ Protest, last Friday due to the fact that many in the rural sector have had enough of the mounting regulations on water, the environment, biodiversity, climate change, workforce and now the ‘ute tax’.

At the core of the protest are seven demands relating to specific Government policies and regulations, that farmers either want scrapped or re-written.

The Groundswell group, which is made up of volunteers, is protesting against what it says are unworkable regulations the Government has introduced in the farming sector, which have flow on effects right through the community.

People met in their neighbouring townships before convoying in droves, to Darfield where it was estimated to have been over 150 tractors in attendance and just as many utes.

Darfield township businesses effectively closed their doors on Friday, July 16th, as owners and staff joined the farmers, growers,

tradies, ute owners and many others that supported the protest, as approximately 1500 people, walked from each end of the Main Street, to meet in the middle between Farmlands and Gnomes Ski Shop. The crowd was up to six times larger that the organisers could have imagined.

Derek Bull, John Ridgen Bull and Tom Ferguson along with Hamish Thorne, Thorne Murray

Rowlands and Paul Wright were all very instrumental in organising the local event, with Heather and Janelle Taege, Taege along with others, dedicating a lot of time to ring around and hand out information leading up to the day.

Derek was the opening speaker and commented “We are being rail-roaded into unconsulted regulations and bureaucracy that

is applying unrecoverable costs on us by pen-pushing people in Wellington, all administered by inexperienced officials in councils driving about in new diesel Rangers, soon to be replaced by unrecyclable battery cars powered by imported Indonesian coal, as will be the case with most government departments!"

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Darfield Groundswell NZ Organisers L-R: Paul Wright, John Ridgen, Derek Bull, Hamish Thorne, Murray Rowlands and Tom Ferguson.

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ASHY BATCHELOR Ex Whitecliffs resident, Ashy Batchelor, Batchelor has been busy on the music scene recently with live shows. She started the year off playing at Electric Avenue and more recently she played at the Ngaio Marsh Theatre opening for the Harper Finn and LA Women New Zealand tour.

Ashy is an independent, selfmanaged artist. She didn’t grow up in a musical family, but there was always music playing at home, or in the car. She started her music career straight after finishing high school, as she knew what kind of artist she wanted to become and was always writing songs. Many readers will remember her from performances at events locally and in more recent times, the stages of Christmas in the Park and X Factor.

“I have been involved in numerous collaboration and songwriting weeks this year. The first being at the Christchurch Arts Centre working alongside and mentored by Tami Neilson, Neilson

Troy Kingi, Kingi Julia Deans, Deans Jol Mulholland and Delaney Davidson,” Davidson commented Ashy.

“I have also recently returned from a week at Roundhead Studios, in Auckland where I attended a great workshop for songwriters and composers working with the likes of Sam Trevethick from Shapeshifter.

“I have some new music coming out soon, this is a project that I worked on with several other kiwi talents. I’m very excited and I can’t wait to share it with my fans,” Ashy concluded.

She will also be playing at the ‘Go Live Festival’, which is being held at the Christchurch Town Hall this weekend. Ashy is super excited to have a full band for the Festival and can’t wait to perform.

The ‘Go Live Festival’ will have over sixteen emerging and established Christchurch artists, playing live across five stages, which will showcase a range of genres, from alternative through to rock and pop.

For more information visit: www.eventfinda.co.nz

Ex local Ashy Batchelor.

MCAC AWARDS JUNIOR GRANT The Malvern Community Arts Council (MCAC) is pleased to announce the first recipient, of ten junior grants of $100, to be awarded for a first-time tuition ‘start up’ allowance.

Patricia Galler, Galler a Year 4 student at Hororata Primary School, received the certificate recognising her successful application on Friday, July 16th, at Te Huanui Art Gallery, in Darfield.

“We were very impressed with Patricia’s hand-written application”, said Philip Baldwin, Baldwin Chair of the Malvern Community Arts Council.

“She obviously took some time to prepare her application and express her love of art and her desire to learn more about becoming a better artist,” Philip concluded.

Due to the low rate of applications, MCAC has extended the deadline for applications until Friday, August 20th, 2021.

Criteria for applicants: • You must choose an arts discipline that you are not currently taking tuition for. For

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example: music, drama, dance, art.

This will be your choice and if you are successful with your application, we expect that you will continue to take lessons for at least one term.

You must have identified a teacher, the cost of the lessons and any materials and the availability of lessons.

You must currently be in school Year groups 4 to 8 inclusive.

Your parent/guardian must confirm their support for the

application and be prepared to pay additional course fees beyond the $100 allowance.

• You must be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand, living within the boundaries of the Malvern District.

For further information please contact either Philip Baldwin, Baldwin Chairperson, or Katrina Ellis, Ellis MCAC Arts Administrator.

See advertisement in this issue for further details or visit www.malvernarts.org.nz

Patricia Galler receives her Junior Grant certificate from MCAC Chair, Philip Baldwin.

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SHOW DATES

WEST SIDE STORY Kirwee Players are performanceready for one of their most challenging and dramatic shows onstage - West Side Story.

The show will be performed at the Kirwee Community Hall, from August 6th to 14th, and features lots of local talent in the cast, ranging in age from school children to retirees.

West Side Story is a complex and at times, terrifying portrayal of interracial clashes, based on Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

Fear not, this show is not all doom and gloom. It has an equal measure of comedy with ‘Gee Officer Krupke’ (Paul Paul McIntosh aka Macca) and an insight into the vibrant Puerto Rican culture of the time through ‘Mambo’.

Tony (Brock Brock Cottrell) Cottrell and Maria (Lara Lara Chiswell/Yasmin Chiswell Yasmin Marsh) Marsh are a pair of love torn teens trying to overcome the barriers between their cultures, set in urban New York City during the

1950’s. Tony is a member of the notorious Jets, a gang of immigrant Americans of European origin, who consistently clash with the Sharks, a gang of Puerto Rican immigrants.

The director of the show, Julian Anderson acknowledges the difficulties he has faced having a show which originally was cast in February 2020, stopped by Covid 19, then picked up again to finally be performed eighteen months later. Like all things, life changes and some of the cast and creative team have changed since the beginning.

The cast is guided by the talented Benjamin McKellar as musical director, with Charlotte Wu accompanying on the piano.

The music is well known, catchy and superbly written by Leonard Bernstein, Bernstein with lyrics

by Stephen Sondheim.

Sondheim Haunting songs like ‘Maria’, ‘One

Hand’, ‘One Heart’ and ‘Somewhere’ are sure to tug on even the hardest of hearts, and the upbeat America, ‘I’m So Pretty’ and ‘Jet Song’ will have you toe-tapping along. The vocal harmonies are well balanced and the audience is in for a treat.

Anna Randall and Melody Hoglund have stretched every muscle group of the cast, with dancing in the high-energy numbers choreographed to equally entertain and shock you.

The skill and coordination the cast have achieved, will thrill you long after the final curtain has closed.

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Some of the cast at rehearsal. L - R: Nicole Kowasklewski, Lauren Moore, Lydia Hawes, Miriam Poh, Laura Walker, Kelsea Nelson-Cummins and Kim Wade.

CALLING ALL BARGAIN HUNTERS The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail, organised by Oxford Promotions, is back again on August 1st and promises to be an exciting day for bargain hunters.

The Trail includes approximately 30 - 40 sites around Oxford, as well as several business sales tables, providing lots of opportunities for bargain hunters to fossick looking for a unique bargain.

“This is our twelfth year of running the Trail and each time it has brought hundreds of people from all over Canterbury into our town,” commented the Event Organiser.

After the bargain hunting, there is plenty to do in Oxford. Take the time to relax in a café, visit the Art Gallery or Museum, or have a look around the shops. Check out the Sunday Oxford Farmers Market, or visit the Oxford Craft Market in the Town Hall, which will also have a wide range of items on offer.

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The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The final approval of le1ers for print, rests with the editor. Le1ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length.

Le1ers to the Editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Le1ers wri1en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

To the Editor: Water Reforms.

The Government has offered $2.5 billion of taxpayer money to induce Councils to opt into their ideologically driven water reforms. $22.5 million will be our districts’ cut. This, according to our Mayor, is equivalent to what was spent last year on our excellent drinking water system, with future funding accounted for in the 10 year plan. The inducement seems minimal for losing all water and asset rights and putting ratepayers in an impossible negotiating position.

Once in, the assets which ratepayers have developed over many years are gone forever, including any rights to water associated with same. The cost to taxpayers of setting up and implementing these particular reforms is understood to be $3.55 billion, including the inducement.

There are many questions to be asked and be answered with these reforms including compensation, the overall ownership model for both water and physical assets and if Council has any mandate from ratepayers to divest the assets.

The Council needs to start communicating the hard facts to ratepayers now, before

the democratic process gets completely usurped.

If the Government is claiming the deal is so good, then we will expect an immediate and substantial decrease in our rates bill.

To the Editor: The Darfield and West Melton Medical Centre deserves a 'shout-out' for the proactive and efficient manner with which it has played its part in the roll-out of the Covid Vaccination.

Ian Lees, Darfield.

Alastair Nicol, Halkett.

Rebecca Smith, owner of RTL, which is based in Darfield servicing the Selwyn area started a Tenancy Inspection company nearly ten years ago and has since gone on to become qualified as a Property Manager.

Rebecca will be adding a monthly writeup in the Malvern News, on topics affecting Landlords and Tenants, or the general rental market.

UNDERSTAND YOUR WATERWORKS I found myself saying this week “I hate water!” I immediately felt bad for saying it! I know that it is the lifeforce around which we all revolve. I understand we need it to live, but honestly…This week….This month…

This quarter! I am over it! And I rest easy knowing I am not alone.

There are some events we have no control over, the horrendous flooding and unprecedented downpours. We need to band together, help our fellow man and inevitably as heart-wrenching as these events are, they do bring out the best in most of us, as we rally around those affected and lend a hand.

However, the day to day plumbing, or lack of, is a different story. We want and need our plumbing to be up and running, to this point I think our go-to plumber is the main tradie to receive the “sorry its night time but….” call.

In this past month when resources have been stretched, I have learnt more about plumbing, drainage and leaks than ever before in my life.

I think I would be right in concluding, that for all the fears landlords have about problem tenants, pets etc (Thank you Renters!) far more money will be spent on leaks and the damage caused, from pipes, roof and guttering.

What I have learnt is valuable for all people to have a basic understanding of, (landlords, tenants and homeowners).

In our area, most of our waste goes through our septic tank and the general water such as bath, shower etc goes out to a soaker pit. But what happens when the pit becomes full? Is that even possible? We are surrounded by riverbeds and such, and the idea of the ground being full did not even occur to me. So in the event of massive rain falls, we need to be careful and send out only what we have to, or our septic system will be put under pressure and the wastewater will come back up the drain.

Speaking of septics, they are a precious concoction of good bacteria and as such, we need to look after them. Non-harsh chemicals or detergents and toilet paper (but not too much) are the only things, other than the obvious, which should head down there.

Clean your gutters (or employ a professional to do so), the build-up of debris in your gutter will cause rainwater to backflow into your eaves and inevitably make its way into your roof cavity.

Last, but certainly not least, carry out a regular check of your pipes, under your sinks and your hot water cylinder if you have one. Those small leaks add up pretty quickly and if caught in time, can save a whole lot of time and money, and goodness knows we all need more of both!

If you wish to discuss anything in this column or to submit ideas for future columns, please feel free to contact me.

Rebecca Smith Phone: 027 313 2270 Email: rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz Website: www.ruraltenancy.co.nz WE HAVE MOVED TO NEW PREMISES… 1972 Telegraph Rpad, Darfield

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT In November 2020, professional agencies managed 42% of the bonds lodged within the bond centre. Based on that statistic, it shows us that 58% of rental properties are still managed privately by landlords in New Zealand. Although it is not a legal requirement to lodge a bond, this statistic provides excellent insight into the industry's current state.

New Zealand currently has approximately 2,100 professional property managers and this number is also growing rapidly.

In 2019, agencies managed 32-35% of rental properties in the country, so in the space of 18 months, roughly 55,000 properties have shifted from private to professional management. We believe this is a growing trend that will continue in the years ahead.

Looking to our neighbours across the ditch, the numbers are entirely reversed, with agencies managing approximately 90% of rental properties. For years, many commentators have pointed out that New Zealand has trailed behind Australia in this respect, due to the regulation and licensing regimes across the

different states. With the exception of accountability, the markets are very similar.

Once the New Zealand Government introduces a regulatory body and licensing regime for the industry, we see no reason New Zealand won’t eventually be comparable to Australia.

Even without regulation, the industry is becoming increasingly specialised. From the growing trend of private to professional management, we can see that the increasingly litigious environment is taking a toll on the private sector.

Around New Zealand, roughly 80 -85% of purchasers are owneroccupiers. Since the Government's proposed tax scheme was released in March 2021, investors have paused for a period to take stock of these potential new laws. However, we have not seen a mass exodus of landlords as some may have expected and by in large, the rental pool has stayed roughly the same.

If passed in October 2021, the tax reforms will be grandfathered in for rental properties purchased before March 2021 and investors know they need to lift rents to offset the new tax.

Once again, we are sensing that a recent surge in management enquiry is from owners that are needing specialist management

and professional guidance to do this fairly and legally.

When you look at all the factors and pressure points, the national trend of private owners engaging professional property managers is only going to continue. If and when the industry becomes regulated, we estimate that by 2030, the vast majority of rental properties in New Zealand will be professionally managed.

Any professional agency worth their salt advocates for a greater level of accountability across the sector. At Property Brokers, we manage over 6,000 rental properties nationally and have the support and systems to provide a first class service.

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RUBICON VALLEY HORSE TREKS

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Rubicon Valley Horse Treks take you into the spectacular foothills and mountains of Canterbury, only 25 minutes from Darfield.

Owner Chris Lowe will guide you across Rubicon Farm, a 2,000 acre high country sheep station situated in Kowai Bush, near Springfield. It is the perfect place for a trekking adventure that beginners and experienced riders will enjoy.

Chris will ride with you through a mixture of flat river terraces and rolling hills. At times you are looking down in the amazing snow-fed Waimakariri River canyon, at other times you gaze up at huge, snow-capped Mt Torlesse.

Every turn of your trek brings you to spectacular scenery, right in the middle of ancient beach trees, native birds and over 3,000 sheep.

hill which looks over the Waimakariri River and you can sometimes hear the magnificent sounds of jet boats and watch the water whooshing down the river.

At about half way of the trek you have a 5 minute break to have a quick walk around, stretch, look at the beautiful scenery, take some photos and enjoy the amazing views. When you get back on your horse there are a couple of challenging hills to complete along with some tricky manoeuvres. When you’re riding on the roadside or on narrow tracks, you have to keep in single file and in paddocks stay 15 metres apart when your next to each other. At the water crossings you hopefully don’t have a very short horse, otherwise you might get a little wet (and the water is

pretty cold). A couple of the horses are faster than others because they are ex race horses.

At some of the corners you have to go up steep hills and do sharp turns at the same time. If you are doing very well, Chris will tell you to close your eyes and let go of the reins while going downhill which is nerve-racking, but fun!

Back at the stables you wait for Chris to help you off your horse and when you start walking around, you realise your bum is stiff and sore.

I rate Rubicon Valley Horse Treks a 10/10 and I definitely recommend going to have some fun and laughter.

By Abbi Moore.

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The following is a review from Abbi Moore of Darfield (Year 6):

At the start of the holidays I went to Rubicon Valley Horse Treks in Springfield with some friends.

After being given our horses we started on our two hour adventure. We headed off walking on the grass alongside the road before going through paddocks, up hills, down hills, through water and under trees. When you are walking through some of the paddocks you can also trot and canter if you want to challenge yourself - but it is safer to walk.

One paddock takes you up to a

Abbi Moore riding ‘Lofty’.

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Darfield families embraced a new KidsFest venture these school holidays. Over fifty people shopped at ten stalls of second hand goods, art and crafts, run

by Malvern children, for the first Selwyn Kids’ Arts and Crafts Market held at the Darfield Recreation Centre, on Tuesday, July 13th.

Council Events coordinator Cristene TrenuelaTrenuela - Chan said, “The Council was delighted with the turn out for the first time event.”

“There was a great atmosphere, with lots of people attending so we’re really pleased with how it went. We’ve expanded to try and get more events in Malvern for KidsFest this year and we look

forward to growing these events further. It’s good to see children and adults embracing that and having a great time,” Cristene concluded.

Hot food and drinks were also on sale alongside the stalls, which gave young people an

opportunity to earn some cash or find a pre-loved treasure.

Other first time KidsFest events that came to Darfield this year, included a ‘MovieMania’ showing the movie Samsam on Thursday, July 22nd and a ‘DiscoMania’ on Friday, July 23rd.

Kayleigh Sinclair-Dockerill (age 6), of Darfield with her stall and helpful big sister, Lexi Sinclair-Dockeril (age 17).

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LESSONS - GLOBAL PANDEMICS U3A Malvern’s July speaker was Lance Jennings, Jennings talking on ‘The Global Pandemic, What Are The Lessons?’

The Club was indeed honoured to have the expertise of not only a national and internationally respected clinical virologist, but an internationally recognised speaker as well.

Lance presented a comprehensive and informative speech, that covered historic pandemics, the various types and how they entered our human sphere.

He focused on the bigger picture: • Infectious diseases, their global burden, viral emerging diseases, and how they emerge as well as their pandemic potential.

• Lessons learnt from History - the importance of understanding the natural ecology of viruses.

• Lessons from previous pandemics - 1918 ‘Spanish’ flu, New Zealand’s worse disease outbreak. Also from other novel coronaviruses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

• Understanding transmission and control measures, including vaccines.

• The interconnection of disease - all living things can be involved in the passage of infection from one to another, eg: Legionnaire’s disease is transmitted from potting mix, Covid-19 thought to have originated from bats.

• The fundamental characteristics of microbes that allow them to circumvent our control of

them is that human generations take approximately twenty years to replicate, while microbes take minutes, allowing rapid mutation and evolution.

International cooperation and control: Infection knows no boundaries. Partnerships between industry, Governments and academia are essential to maintain our struggle to outwit infections that pose a never-ending threat to mankind. As well, individuals need to play their part to help control the spread of infectious diseases by respecting legitimate information and when appropriate, accept vaccination.

Ian Sandford, on behalf of U3A Malvern.

MULLET BE GONE! Nigel Williams from West Melton is currently raising much needed funds for the SPCA, by shaving off the mullet he has been sporting for some time (some would say shaving it off is well overdue). The SPCA is a charity that helps protect over 35,000 sick, injured, abused or simply abandoned animals in New Zealand every year. These vital funds will help them continue their fantastic work.

Nigel has set up a give-a-little page for people to donate.

If he gets to $1,000 he will get a haircut - mullet be gone, $2,500 he will shave off his beard and get a haircut - beard and mullet gone, $5,000 he will shave his face and head everything gone!

“The fundraiser will close on July 31st as on that date in 1971, men rode in a vehicle on the moon for the first time in a lunar rover vehicle (LRV).

It's also the year I was born and could be the first time I've ever been without hair, a first for mankind and a first for me!” Nigel commented.

At the time of going to print Nigel had raised over $1,000 so at this stage the mullet will be gone!

Nigel Williams who is currently raising funds for the SPCA, by shaving his mullet off.

To make a donaBon visit: www.givealiCle.co.nz/fundraiser/ mullet-be-gone-fundraiser Lance Jennings addressing U3A Malvern.

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! ...continued from front page.

John Ridgen followed on, commenting about the one-sizefits-all approach to freshwater regulations which would not work and authority needed to remain with local councils and water groups. Most agree that nitrate toxicity is the right measure, but disagree with the standard that has been set - this regulation would potentially wipe out all farms between the Waimakariri and Rakaia Rivers.

Tom Ferguson spoke about grandfathers and fathers that had fought in the war, returned home and worked relentlessly to make their farms viable enough to live off and hand down to future generations - not for their hard working families to lose due to the unattainable

regulations.

He concluded by reading out the NZ Groundswell Statement, emphasising often ‘enough is enough!’ which had the crowd cheering back in agreement.

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds joined in with a bark-off to conclude the well organised event.

“We would like to acknowledge NZ police, they were behind us nationwide. Our local police closed the main street at both ends of Darfield which was greatly appreciated”’, concluded Derek.

It was the largest nationwide protest in NZ history and shows that it isn’t just about farmers.

The Groundswell Group are giving the Government a month to respond with a statement that

they have listened and will change the regulations, otherwise keep an eye on what event will be planned next to have a greater impact!

“It can't just be one size fits all. We're all for helping the environment, but it's got to be doable.

It's not doable at the moment; it's too much in one go!” go!”

“This movement is more than just frustrated cockies throwing their hands up in the air – thousands of rural New Zealanders want change, and they want the Government to listen!” listen!”

“New Zealand is a great place to live, it is worth fighting for!” for!”

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING

FEEDBACK SOUGHT Plans for a State Highway 1 The project includes a number flyover and changes to busy of proposed safety upgrades intersections through Rolleston including: are ready for the first round of • A flyover between Rolleston public feedback. township and the industrial hub. The flyover will be a The $125 million project is being delivered as part of the safer way for people – Government’s $6.8 billion New whether they are cycling, walking, on buses or in cars – Zealand Upgrade Programme to save lives, get our cities moving to cross the highway while and boost productivity in the providing community connection for Selwyn District country’s growth areas.

Sam Broughton, Broughton Mayor of • Closing SH1 Hoskyns Road and Rolleston Drive North Selwyn District Council said, “the intersections and removing flyover offers people safer ways the level crossing, which will to cross the highway and connect be much safer for everyone Rolleston township and the • A new southbound service industrial hub.

“The changes are designed to lane for local traffic running parallel to SH1 from Rolleston make it safer and easier for Drive North to south of people to visit and for locals to get around Rolleston. It also Brookside Road (left in/left gives people more options to get out only) around Rolleston, whether they • A new roundabout improving are cycling, walking, on buses or safety at SH1/Dunns Crossing in cars,” concluded Sam. Road/Walkers Road

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intersection, for better freight access to Rolleston’s industrial area and community access on and off the highway at the southern end of Rolleston Safety improvements at SH1/Rolleston Drive South intersection changes to the rail corridor to improve train connections, operations and efficiencies.

People are invited to speak to the team about the proposed Rolleston Flyover and Transport Improvements as well as safer speeds at the following events: • Saturday 24th July 1-3pm, Selwyn Winter Festival, Larcomb Vineyard • Sunday 1st August 9-11am, Rolleston Farmers Market, 631 Springston Rolleston Rd • Wednesday 11th August 3-5pm, Selwyn Sports Centre.

People can also send feedback in an email to rollestonflyover@nzta.govt.nz

ORCHARD MAINTENANCE Learn how to maintain your home orchard at an Orchard Maintenance Workshop, this Saturday at the Darfield Community Garden, Almond Park, Russell Street, Darfield. This is a hands-on working bee/workshop covering the following: 1. Tree Health - the importance of mulching and feeding trees.

2. Pruning - pruning demonstration and have-a-go.

3. Basic spray programmes and organic options for controlling coddling moth.

4. Collecting and storing scion wood for future grafting.

Please bring secateurs, weeding tool, gardening gloves and spade if possible. This is a practical workshop where we will perform winter maintenance on our Darfield Community Garden Orchard.

All welcome. If wet, postponed to July 31st.

A group of keen gardeners meet at the Community Garden on Mondays at 10am to work in the garden. and everyone is welcome to join in. The Darfield Community Pantry is also located in the Community Garden - take what you need, give what you can.

GARDEN FOCUS FOR AUGUST Sow cabbage, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, spinach, mustard greens, onions, beetroot and silverbeet inside in trays for planting out in 4 - 6 weeks. Direct sow carrots, radish, coriander, Asian greens and peas.

Chit seed potatoes by placing them on a tray in the sun in a warm room. Plant out late August/early September under a cloche.

Orchard Maintenance Workshop Learn how to maintain your home orchard!

SATURDAY 24TH JULY, 12:30pm - 3:30pm At the Darfield Community Garden - Russell Street, Darfield.

Make sure you Bring Secateurs!

‘Nourish Community Garden - Darfield’ The Community Garden meet on Mondays at 10am - at Almond Park, Darfield.

Or drop comments on the online map at www.nzta.govt.nz/ rollestonflyover The last day for comment is Tuesday, 17th August.

CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF QUALITY FENCING SINCE 1995!

For all types of fencing!

Glenn Kimber - Phone: 027 222 9899 Email: kimber.fence@gmail.com

Our Services: • PLOUGHING • CULTIVATION • DISCING • DRILLING Ph 027 319 9929

30+ years Fencing Contracting experience.

Small and Large Scale Fencing.

Free Estimates Sheep, Dairy, Deer and Horse Fencing Animal Sheds, Yards, Shelters and Runs Horse Arenas and Horse Rail Post and Rail • Post Driving • Electric Fences Lifestyle Blocks • Sub-divisions.

Steve is available to help with Planning & Design Phone: 03 312 4747 Cell: 027 312 4747 Email: summerfieldfencing@xtra.co.nz Web: www.summerfieldfencing.co.nz

Full Service from start to finish!

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SHARE OF MAIN STREET PREMISES The Malvern News currently have a room available in their South Terrace premises for a business tenant.

It would be suitable for a professional tenant, i.e: Accountant, Lawyer, Counsellor, Financial Advisor, Travel Agent etc.

Separate access is available if confiden ality required.

Email: jan@malvernnews.co.nz for further details of lease.

- 24 & 32 Metre Boom Widths Mike Wilson - Owner Operator Ph: 027 2929 460 E: centralcanterburyspraying@gmail.com

HORORATA MECHANICAL SWAP MEET In 2010 two local Hororata blokes, John Foster and Dave Pomare got fed up with searching for mechanical parts in amongst household goods at swap meets. They decided the easiest way around this problem was to create their own event, so over a couple of beers, the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet was born and has been run each September up until 2019, with the 2021 event also set for the same time, later this year.

John Foster explains, “It doesn’t matter if it is parts for motorbikes, cars, machinery, vintage or modern, even tools are ok, as long as they have a mechanical purpose. We don’t

want soft toys, lampshades or pots and pans, no household goods.”

“Dave and I have enjoyed running this event and staying true to our vision. We did not run our event in 2020 due to the threat of COVID-19 but also because it is getting hard for us to run it. We are not an entity and when we have to start filling in pages of forms, get public liability insurance, health and safety documents and other regulatory requirements it is simply too hard.

“We didn’t want to see the event die because we were drowning in regulations. So, we approached the Hororata Community Trust to

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ask if they would take over the running of the event from this year. The Trust is set up to run events, they have the resources to do this. One of their key functions is to enable events and activities to happen in our community,” John concluded.

Held in the Hororata Domain the event attracts about fifty sellers on the day with 500 – 800 visitors. The event makes donations to local groups who help on the day.

“The Swap Meet is part of the fabric of our community. It meets a need by providing a trading opportunity for those interested in mechanical items, it brings people together and has a financial benefit for our community. When John approached the Trust to help it was a no-brainer, we have to keep this event going. The only proviso is that John and Dave stay involved for a few more years,” said Hororata Community Trust Chair, Richard Lang.

Lang “The Hororata Domain is a fabulous venue for this event, there is plenty of space, we don’t have to worry about working around sports and we can easily manage the flow of people. The Swap Meet is another great event for Hororata. The Trust looks forward to working with John and Dave to not only keep the event going, but looking where it could grow and bring more benefits to our community while staying true to being a mechanical event,” Richard concluded.

Website: www.gregmitchellcartage.co.nz

Email: greg@gregmitchellcartage.co.nz 021 248 8227 or

A/H 03

318 8227

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For further details visit: www.hororata.org.nz

COWS HAVE GONE, GROUND IS PUGGED-UP & COMPACTED...

HORSCH TERRANO MT DEEP CULTIVATOR One pass incorporates...

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DIVISION ONE REPORT Last Saturday saw Darfield head to Waihora, with the playoff equation front of mind. Win with a four-try bonus point and we were guaranteed a semi-final spot. Thankfully, the rain that plagued the foothills hadn't made too much of an impact and a warm fine day helped our chances of scoring enough tries.

The game started with a hiss and a roar, with Darfield on the attack right from the start. An early advantage from a Waihora infringement saw Alister Collins put in a chip kick, which Sheldon Reed grabbed to score the opening try in the first minute.

Good interplay between the forwards saw Darfield again march down the field, this time a good short ball saw Geoff Cridge breakthrough to score next to the uprights, Darfield up 14-0 after ten minutes. Waihora then managed to start stringing a few phases together and tried to stretch Darfield's defensive line. We managed to hold them out until conceding a penalty just before the half hour mark.

Straight after the restart, good quick play saw their winger dot down in the right hand corner.

They scored again four minutes later and it was now Darfield's turn to trail on the scoreboard, down 15-14 at the break.

A penalty early in the second half saw them extend the lead further to 18-14. This is when Darfield's set piece began to turn the momentum. A penalty inside Darfield's half was kicked into touch on Waihora's 22. From the resulting lineout a well worked set play saw Geoff Cridge break down the sideline with only their winger in front of him, he was unable to stop him and Geoff scored his second try. Darfield back in front 19-18. Once again Waihora fought back, and when their number eight scored five minutes later, Darfield were down 25-19, with still twenty five minutes left.

We began to gain more possession and threaten their defence, leaving them to infringe

and gifting us easy metres down the park through penalties. A lineout inside Waihora's 22 saw Darfield maul it and Greg Dunshea picked up a try, as they pushed Waihora over their goal line. The gap closed to one point with one quarter remaining. A penalty goal eight minutes later from Alister had Darfield back in front. Another lineout inside Waihora's 22 saw Darfield once again drive from it. Aided by a few backs joining in, Waihora were pushed back, with Greg once again the beneficiary scoring his second try. Alister slotted the conversion from 15 metres in, and Darfield had a nine point lead with only a couple of minutes remaining. We managed to hold onto the ball from the restart to wind the clock down and close out the game. Darfield winning 34-25,

GOLF RESULTS

Results 15th July 2021 1ST ELECTRIC 18 HOLES: 1st: M Te Awa 2nd=: J Blatch, K Battersby 3rd=: S Mardon 75 4th: K Bush 5th: W Mehrtens 78 9 HOLES: 1st: J Smith 2nd: S Farrar 35 3rd: P Rivers

72 73 76 31 39

Results 17th July 2021 STOKE ROUND 1st=: B Souness, S Clark 70 3rd=: D McLaren, C Watson, M Fruean72 Closest to the Pins: Pins #9&17:D #9&17: MacDonald 3rd Shot Ladies #10: #10 D MacDonald 2nd Shot Men’s #12: #12 C Watson Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: D MacDonald Men: S Clarke Men’s Longest Putt #18: #18 A Burrell Ladies Longest Putt #11: #11 M Kikstra Two’s: Two’s D MacDonald, H Huyser

Congratulations to Dale MacDonald for getting a hole-in-one on #17, this is her third hole-in-one!

Thank you to all our sponsors

Results 17th July 2021 CORDYLEA CUP & CANADIAN CANADIAN FOURSOMES 1st=: M & S Edwards, J Perkins & C Thorne 68 2nd: M Wills & D Annan 68.4 3rd: M Will & N Muir 69.4 4th: K Hicks & J Wilson 69.8 5th: J Morten & M Bartholemew 70.

Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: M Johnston & C Stevens #6: S Prendergast #11: M Wills #14: M Johnston #17: S Edwards

finishing third in the round robin and crucially knocking Waihora out of the top four, by denying them a bonus point.

Aside from shoring up a top four spot, this game was also played for the Craig Miller Memorial Cup. In the four years since its inception, Darfield had never won it, so it meant a lot to the team to be able to bring this back to Darfield for the summer.

This weekend Darfield heads to Prebbleton, to take them on again in a semi-final.

Well done to the Division Two team who beat Kirwee convincingly on Saturday, finishing second, they now host BDI in a semi-final at Darfield this weekend.

Bodie Hawkins, Division One Manager.

SPORT NOTICES

SPORT NOTICES

DARFIELD GUN CLUB

2021 AGM The Darfield Gun Club AGM will be held on

SUNDAY 1ST AUGUST Commencing at 10am At the Darfield Shooting Centre, Creyke Road.

ALL WELCOME!

MALVERN MINIATURE RIFLE ASSN 13th July 2021 A Grade Wk 14 Season Av N Oakley 97.62 R Dalley 97.6 97.23 P Benbow 95.2 96.30 K Ridgen 98.5 95.23 B Grade J Wilson 100.5 97.15 T Thompson 96.77 J Booth 96.46 P Still 94.2 95.71 M Oakley 94.2 94.75 C Benbow 94.5 94.14 B Hill 97.2 93.64 C Grade R Booth 98.6 97.21 A Robinson 93.89 L Barnhill 92.23 B Woolley 97.4 91.13 J Grafton 89.67 D Grade B Mangels 96.2 93.00 D Barnhill 96.5 90.29 S Wright 89.46 B Wilson 85.1 88.83 R Hutton 92.2 87.18 E Mangels 86.00 B Tamahana 84.75 M Boyd 81.0 84.29 Bench Rest G Ufton 97.4 98.47 G Oakley 98.5 97.85 W Stott 96.3 97.25 G Hitchcock 95.3 95.00 R Booth 94.67 Visit their Facebook page for more details: Malvern M in ia t u re Rifl e A sso cia t io n .

MARRIED v SINGLES MATCH Saturday 24th July, 2pm @ Kirwee All supporters are most welcome!

Prizegiving tickets are available at the bar - $70pp Larcombs Winery, Saturday 7th August, at 6pm Advert Please contact: Club Captain, sponsored by Toby Messerer 021 151 0963.

Joe Brankin, Mike Pero Real Estate.

www.kirweerugby.co.nz

Wednesday 28th July, 9:30am - 10:20am Monday 2nd August, 6pm - 7pm

8 week courses at Darfield Library.

Individual & Group Sessions Available.

Mat & Studio Qualified.

Enquiries to: Darfield Physio & Gym Phone 03 318 8744 or 027 200 9729

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

SHARE OF MAIN STREET PREMISES

COURTENAY PAPAROA PLOUGHING ASSN

The Malvern News currently have a room available in their South Terrace premises for a business tenant.

Email: jan@malvernnews.co.nz for further details of lease.

ANNUAL MATCH SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2021 10:30am start.

Sign posted from Highfield / Hoskyns Road corner.

AUTOMOTIVE

CARPENTER

DARFIELD Automotive, CARPENTER available for next service & warrant centre. project. Quality tradesman 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - workmanship. Specialising in 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. character homes. For all your building, releveling and Your one-stop auto shop! gib-stopping needs. Please Please phone 03 318 phone Grant anytime on 8113.

021 167 1718.

CARPET

CARPET

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts? 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.

CHIMNEY CLEANING CARRS Chimney Cleaning.

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

CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. 0800 224 464 Members NZHHA.

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 25TH JULY 2021 At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

EXCAVATION

EXCAVATION

JULY: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

10-25 July 12-26 July 16-29 July 23rd July 24th July 24th July 24th July 24th July 26th July 26th July 28th 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) Malvern Material Girls Exhibition Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield DEADLINE For Advertising in the Equine Feature (30th July Issue) 10:30am Courtenay Paparoa Ploughing ASSN - Annual Match Signposted @ Highfield/Hoskyns Rds 12:30pm Nourish - Orchard Maintenance Workshop Darfield Community Garden 1pm Selwyn Winter Festival Larcomb Vineyard 2pm Kirwee Rugby Club - Married v Singles Match Kirwee Rugby Grounds 4pm Malvern Community Board Monthly Meeting Darfield Library 7:30pm Darfield Cricket Club AGM Darfield Rugby Clubrooms 9:30am Positive Pilates Morning Class, 8 week course begins today Darfield Library 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: • • • • • • • • • • •

1st Aug 1st Aug 2nd Aug 5th Aug 6th-7th Aug 7th Aug 8th Aug 11-14 Aug 12th Aug 13th Aug 20th Aug

9am 10am 6pm 7:30pm 2pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:15pm

The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Darfield Gun Club AGM Positive Pilates Evening Class, 8 week course begins today 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 MCAC Start-up Allowance applications close today

Oxford Township Darfield Shooting Centre Darfield Library Lumino, Darfield Kirwee Community Hall Kirwee Community Hall Kirwee Community Hall Darfield Recreation Centre Darfield Recreation Centre

SEPT: • 6th Sept • 11th Sept • 24th Sept

6pm

Selwyn Environmental Film Competition Entry Deadline Darfield Rugby Club Senior Prizegiving Selwyn Environmental Film Competition Awards Night

Larcomb Vineyard

9:30am

New Zealand Shake Out - National Earthquake Drill

New Zealand wide

OCT: • 28th Oct

REGISTERED DRAINLAYERS • • • •

027 317 8128 canterbury.excavation@gmail.com

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Drainage & Trenching Section Clearing Stump Removal Supply & Install Water Tanks & Septic Systems Supply of Hard Fill & Top Soil Digger & Truck Hire

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

INK Cartridges can be sourced through the Malvern News office. Phone 3187450 for more details.

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.

FOR SALE Four day old, A.I

FRIESIAN BULL CALVES available For Sale!

Minimum of 30 to purchase.

Darfield & Dunsandel area.

Phone Tracey on 027 344 8935 or email traceydarfieldfarm@gmail.com

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DRIVEWAYS

FIREWOOD & COAL

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screned rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

R K FIREWOOD

PAINTING & DECORATING

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX!

For all Painting & Decorating services!

EFpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

SPECIAL

PAINTING & DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating

Supplying wood for this Winter!

FIREWOOD & COAL

PAINTING & DECORATING

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

MATURE PINE or POPLAR - $400 for 6m3

Ph: 03 312 4637 M: 021 260 4520 E:

A great variety of Firewood available for e.wakelin@outlook.com this winter!

FURNITURE

General Painting & Property Repairs

FURNITURE

GRANDAD’S

Roof Painting  Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

40 years experience!

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

FURNITURE RESTORATION Pick up and delivery available!

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Phone: 027 203 9205 HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIMMING

Phone Craig for a booking...

0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632

• Hedge & Shelter Belt Cutting • Under Pivot & Gorse Hedge Cutting • Specialised over-grown hedge cutting • Tree Topping • Clean Ups • Mulching / Verge Mowing.

EAL Agriservices Group is an established agricultural contracBng business in Central Canterbury. We offer a range of services to the rural sector including mowing, baling and cartage, culBvaBon and drilling and supplementary feed. We use quality, modern, and well-maintained machinery and have an awesome team who take pride in their work.

We have a permanent posiBon available now for an

EXPERIENCED AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OPERATOR • This is a senior posiGon and competence with the operaGon and

HEDGEHOG 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.

Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

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

LIFESTYLE BLOCK LIFESTYLE block maintenance.

Weed spraying, mowing, hedge trimming. General farm/ garden maintenance. Riparian planting and maintenance.

Phone 027 262 9200.

LOCKSMITH

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based GARDENING 24hr mobile service, keys GENERAL garden maintenance cut and general lock and in Darfield area. Domestic safe maintenance. EFTPOS hedge trimming, pruning & available. Call Locktight edging. Please phone Kane Security 021 171 8060.

027 467 6613.

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maintenance of mowers, balers, culGvaGon and drilling equipment is essenGal. Class 2 licence or above preferred.

Our team culture is important to us, and we welcome those who enjoy geIng along with others, enjoy a bit of banter while maintaining a good work ethic and geIng the job done.

As a senior, you will engage with others in the team, providing training and support to develop the skills and knowledge of the team.

This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced operator to take the next step in their contracGng career.

If you are keen to step up, get in touch now!

We also have seasonal posiBons starBng in October for

EXPERIENCED AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OPERATORS Please send your CV to office@ealgroup.co.nz This role is based in Southbridge. We can provide support to the successful applicant as they seJle into both our team and local area.

If you have any quesBons, please call Rob on 027 279 6447.

To find out more about us visit - www.ealgroup.co.nz or www.facebook.com/EALAgriServices

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SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

CALF REARER POSITION AVAILABLE $25 per hour  Dunsandel Area No experience required.

Please email Tracey on: traceydarfieldfarm@gmail.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE / FORECOURT ATTENDANT Part Time Position  No Experience Needed Rostered Shifts / Weekend Shifts

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Be customer focused and have a passion for providing • • • • •

excellent service.

Have well-developed communication skills.

Have a can-do attitude and excellent time management skills.

Ability to multitask in a busy setting.

Available to work on call week days and weekends.

Enjoy working as part of a team.

If this sounds like a job for you...

Please send your CV to vanessa@kirweechallenge.co.nz Alternatively, call in to collect an application form!

ROOF MAINTENANCE

WANTED

ROOF & house maintenance. LP records, CDs & books.

All aspects covered including Phone Rodney 03 324 2999 spouting, mortar, tiles, and leave a message. re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone WINDOW CLEANING sealing. General repairs.

Please phone us today on 03 347 6702.

ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $170pw. Phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SCRAP METAL 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.

STUMP GRINDING

For sparkling windows I’m the Veteran for the Job...

Contact me today for a no frills quote!

Phone Kevin 021 0232 6502

C-./012 T-.34 ‘Friendly & experienced professional service!’

Darfield, Burnham, Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield, Coalgate & Kirwee areas, phone or text

Darryl on 027 316 9968 All other areas, including West Melton & Rolleston, phone or text

Wilf on 022 044 0654

WINDOW TINTING

PHONE:

027 222 1632

TINTTINT-A-WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block.

Heat Glare control. Privacy.

Safety/Security. Frosted films.

Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz

www.tintawindow.co.nz

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.

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

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003

www.hunterglass.co.nz

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SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

• 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,

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre 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

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

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.

UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes.

Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

TRADES

TRADES

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

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• Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

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

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

A man is struggling to find a parking space.

“Lord,” he prays.

“I can’t stand this.

If you open a space up for me, I swear I’ll give up the drink and go to mass every Sunday.”

Suddenly, the clouds part and the sun shines on an empty parking spot.

Without hesitation, the man says: “Never mind, I found one!”

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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

Golfer: I would move both heaven and earth to get a birdie today.

Caddie: Try heaven. You have moved most of the earth already today.

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0800 752 400

plainspgd@gmail.com

DARFIELD BASED

Wife: You spend far too much time concentrating on golf! Do you even remember the day we got engaged?

Husband: Sure I do!

It was the same day I shot even par.

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

Contact Caleb Lamborn  Phone 027 472 2021