Malvern News 25-10-2013

Inside this issue: Ngapuarata Wines 2 Celebrating 20 Years $5000 Worth of Prizes 3 in ITM Fishing Comp Use It or Lose It! 3 Brie Gullery - Athletes 4 Oath Southern Woods 4 Annual Plant Sale Concert Huge Success 5 Darfield Physio Update 6 Christchurch Carriage 7 Driving Society Dye-Versity Exhibition 7 Hogs Back Rogaine 8 Update from Primary 9 Schools Long Weekend Driving 10 Junior Golf Team Win 11 Letter to the Editors 11 Changes to Child 13 Restraint Laws Synlait - Award 14 Winners Darfield Garden Club 15 SeniorNet Services 16 Council Services 16 Ballance Scholarship 16 Sports 18 Diary 18 Public Notices 19 Classifieds 20-22 Trades 22-24 Email Column 24 CIRCULATION: Over 5000 Area SH I West, between the rivers.

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Local Darfield brothers Scott McIlroy and twin brother Blair Mcllroy playing for the Buller Rugby team will take to the field in the Lochore Cup Final, this weekend.

Scott in the position of prop and brother Blair who plays flanker are hoping for local support at the final to be held in Timaru. Scott commented, “ it would be good to see lots of

Scott and Blair Mcllroy are to play in the Lochore Cup Final.

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people down there, wearing semi to get to the 2013 final. their red and blue - to support 2013 Lochore Cup Final the team”.

South Canterbury This year’s game, Electro vs Electro Buller Buller vs South Canterbury is LIVE on ‘SKY SPORT 1’ a replay of last year’s final.

Sunday, October 27th, Defending champions, Buller, 2.30pm the country’s smallest union, Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru upset Wanganui 40-30 in the

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Celebrating 20 years!

Come & enjoy a FREE glass of award winning wine (with any food purchase) Wine made from the fruits of our vines planted 20yrs ago (26.10.1993)

Open all Labour Weekend Friday - Monday from 11am.

Give us a ring to book for a great time at Ngapuarata Vines & Wines 796 Highfield Road, Aylesbury

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LABOUR WEEKEND GARDENING! Great Selection of: • Flowering Rhodos • Deciduous Azaleas • Fresh bedding & perennial plants • Rose bushes, climbers & standards

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From nothing more than a bare paddock, in August 1993, a transformation began. Twenty years on that bare paddock is now known as the award winning vineyard, Ngapuarata Vines and Wines.

Beginning labour weekend, some twenty years ago, winery owners Ed Matoe and Yvonne Grant along with family and friends started the planting of almost ten thousand grape cuttings at the Highfield Road property. They were still going two weeks later!

Two varieties of grape were planted, Riesling and Pinot Noir, and later down the track Chardonnay.

At first the grapes were co n tr act ed to an o th er winemaker but after their relocation a decision was made

by Ed and Yvonne to produce wine under their own name of ‘Ngapuarata’. A winemaker was employed and in 2004 the first vintage, a Chardonnay, rolled off the line.

“The next problem to overcome was how to sell the wine, (rest assured the boot of a car comes in handy),” laughed Yvonne. Ngapuarata has always been extremely accessible available at A & P Shows, specialty tastings and local hostelries and cafes.

In 2007 Ed and Yvonne entered their 2OO6 Pinot Noir in the New Zealand International Wine Show, and were the worthy recipients of a bronze medal. A rather large feat for a small vi n eyar d . Th i s su cces s encouraged the pair to enter other vintages into shows.

producing great r esults.

Ngapuarata achieved three more bronze medals, three years running.

However they still needed to secure an outlet to sell the wine.

Much thinking was done, and following a middle of the night eureka moment, the Ngapuarata Tasting House was planned.

Yvonne wanted a place where people could come and have a wine, or a beer plus some good food, while enjoying the hot Canterbury days with a view of the Southern AIps. Easter weekend 2O1O the Ngapuarata Vines and Wines Tasting House was officially opened to the public.

Unbeknown at this time was the fact that later the same year, the unforgettable September 4th earthquake would strike.

The epicentre was confirmed at j us t 9O O m etr es fr o m Ngapuarata on Highfield Road, ten kilometres south of Kirwee, where the faultline opened up, and moved the road.

This significant event saw the tasting house renamed ‘Quake

Shaken Café’ - a name that initiates many a conversation over a vino.

Quake Shaken Café is a beautiful place to relax, enjoy the views and sample the delicious wines, while enjoying some of the great food on offer.

Yvonne Grant in the well appointed, welcoming ‘Quake Shaken Café at Ngapaurata Vines and Wines.

The magnificent celebratory plaque recognising twenty years of Ngapuarata wines

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The much anticipated Darfield Friday, November 8th until spot prizes up for grabs.

ITM Fishing Competition will be Sunday, November 10th with The competition is in its eighth held over the weekend of more than $5,000 worth of year and its success is due to the continued support from all who take the opportunity to enjoy some great camaraderie, fierce competition and the best that the New Zealand outdoors has to offer.

Lake Benmore is regularly stocked by New Zealand Fish and Game with juvenile, and occasionally, adult salmon while the guys at Fisherman’s Loft are more than happy to offer advice on how to hook a trophy fish.

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From the Malvern Community Hub…….

“Have you decided whether you need a bus, or not?”

This is the question being asked by Don Fairbrother of the North Canterbury Mini Bus Trust.

The Malvern Community Hub is turning the question back to you, the community.

Do you need a bus, or not?

This month a shopping trip to Westfield and one to the Selwyn Aquatic Centre have already been cancelled due to lack of passengers. At the Hub we believe a community bus is a good resource. We want to keep it, but the final decision is yours.

If it is not used, the North Canterbury Mini Bus Trust will give it to another community who want it more than we do.

At the moment we run trips to Riccarton and Northlands Mall on the first and third Tuesdays each month. A driver is available for this and the cost is $10 return.

On Thursday mornings there is a local run to take people from home to shops, library, doctors etc and the cost is $2 for this.

Anyone over 25 is able to drive the bus for other trips and it is generally available, any time and any day, so people can go anywhere they want.

The Hub has a Facebook page - called the Malvern Community Hub and can be contacted through it or contact can be made via the Library.

A great opportunity to book a trip - and bring your friends!

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Brie Gullery reads the Athlete’s oath in front of competitors, coaches, judges, dignitaries from GymSports NZ, and Council representatives at the recent GymSports National Championships , held in Napier.

Local West Melton athlete, Brie Gullery recently competed at the G y m S p o r ts N a t i on a l Ch amp ionships wi th th e outstanding result of fourth overall in New Zealand. Brie also attained a Proficiency Medal for passing a mark, set

by Gymsports NZ, which must be gained only at the National Championships. This mark is set extremely high and Brie has every right to feel very proud of

her creditable result. Her scores being personal highs, were achieved in New Zealand, this season.

Brie was also selected out of over four hundred other ath l etes f r o m A er o b i c, Trampolining and Rhythmic Gymnastics codes to read out the Athletes' Oath, at the Opening Ceremony. This was done in front of all competitors, coaches, judges and dignitaries

from GymSports NZ, as well as the Napier City Council. To make it an even more memorable competition for Brie, she also cel ebrated her six teenth birthday while there.

At home now, Brie is enjoying some much-deserved rest, while mending from a hopefully minor back injury, prior to preparation for next year and Level 10, the last competitive level in Rhythmic Gymnastics.

This Labour Weekend sees the beginning of the famous Southern Woods Plant Nursery Clearance Sale. It’s an opportunity to pick up plenty of fantastic bargains, and shouldn't be missed.

Unlike nearly all other plant retailers, the vast majority of the plants they sell are grown at Southern Woods, from either seeds or cuttings. All their plants are collected and grown-on right on Selwyn’s doorstep. A consequence of this is that they now desperately need the space to lay down next year’s crops.

The team at Southern Woods would also like to remind everyone that the time for flights of grass grub beetles is here. Watch out for these little critters stripping the leaves off trees at night time. This is particularly devastating for young trees in the early establishment phase. Gardeners will know they are around when any outside light left on is swarming with them. They are hard to deter but try smelly foliar sprays like Neem Oil Insecticide or fish-based products, alternatively cover the plant with a fine net.

The Labour Week Sale commences on Saturday, October 26th and carries on through to the following Saturday, November 2nd.

Southern Woods are open all Labour Weekend from 9am to 5pm, with delicious coffee available on site.

Eager shoppers at a previous Southern Woods Nursery sale take advantage of some of the quality stock at bargain prices.

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songwriter Mel Parsons.

Mel, recently returned from an extensive European tour, has just released her new album Red Grey Blue.

“Her performance on Saturday night was incredible. She has a fantastic stage presence and her strong, beautiful voice was captivating,” commented a spokesperson for the event organisers.

“Both performers were well received by the one hundred and forty people in the audience and everyone had an awesome and entertaining night.”

Springfield School PTA raised $6,500 from the event and would like to thank the community for attending, the parents who helped make the

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S p ri ng fi el d S ch oo l PTA organised and presented an outstanding fundraiser last Saturday night showcasing two of the area’s most talented musicians Mel Parsons and Dudley Fairbrass, Fairbrass and enjoyed by all. The concert was held in the unique venue of the new Springfield Aerodrome glider hanger at Russell’s Flat, just west of Sheffield.

The evening was em’ceed by Canterbury broadcaster John Dunne.

Dunne Dudley, who was first on stage, performed a great selection of covers from artists such as Jack Johnson and Jeff Buckley.

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Where Do I fit In? Soul groups, families, past lives.

Explore your “place” in your family, and discover how your wider soul group has come together in this and past lives.

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Do you have pain in your shoulder? Pain that stops you from doing the things you want to do? Sleeping, eating, working and play!

Well read on; then come and see us at Darfield Physio and Gym for an assessment and treatment of your condition.

The shoulder joint itself is very complicated as it’s the most mobile joint in the body. It consists of the bones that make up a ball and socket joint, muscles called the rotator cuff that allow movement, a sack of fluid (bursa) that prevents pinching of these muscles, ligaments and a capsule which surrounds it all. Any of the structures can cause pain, the hard thing is deciding which of these is causing YOUR pain!

Pain coming from the ball and socket could be due to a shoulder dislocation, arthritis or AC (acromioclavicular) joint pathology caused from landing on your shoulder.

Pain from the muscles could be due to a tear or strain.

This may be caused from repetitive actions such as lifting or throwing and result in weakness or the inability to move your shoulder. That then brings us to the bursa which is often the most common cause of shoulder pain. The sack of fluid gets pinched and becomes swollen and irr itat ed, therefore making movement of the shoulder painful.

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“Call me now to find out what your home is worth on today's market” Phone 027 662 2751 or 03 318 8204 Barbara Maley of the Christchurch Carriage driving Society.

The Christchurch Carriage Driving Society will hold their D.O.D (Dressage and Obstacle Driving) competition on Labour Day at the Hororata Domain.

This event takes place in the domain racecourse adjacent to the Hororata Parish Spring Fair. “ W e h ave tw en ty tw o competitors travelling from all over the South Island to attend this D.O.D which has classes from miniature ponies to large horses. This is the first year we have held the event in Hororata and we are looking forward to using the great facilities,” said Barbara Maley from Greendale

and a m ember of th e Christchurch Carriage Driving Society.

A D.O.D is similar to a ridden one day event but the competitors are in horse drawn carriages rather than saddles.

Each competitor has to complete a dressage test and six ‘hazards’; final placing is determined by the sum of the penalties accumulated over the trials.

The dressage is similar to ridden dressage - specific movements are performed in a defined arena. Tests require the driver to display control through voice, whip and reins;

The Malvern Spinners and Weavers have been busy preparing for their exhibition which runs from October 25th until October 31st, at the Selwyn Gallery. The skills of the group will be exhibited with a wide array of articles, garments, fibre and spun yarn .

The exhibition acknowledges the tremendous talent the Malvern Group is possessed of. Part of the event will show some of the past pieces which have won National and Regional Awards at the New Zealand Creative Fibre Festivals.

Anna Harris, a renowned Canterbury Felter, is the Guest Exhibitor. Anna has won many awards at the New Zealand Creative Fibre Festival Fashion Parades.

Organisers hope that everyone who visits the Exhibition at the Gallery will be able to relate to the true ‘Dye-versity’ of the local Malvern Spinning and Weavers.

the horses must display obedience, impulsion and correct paces.

The ‘hazards’ or obstacle courses effectively replace the showjumping round in a ridden event. The course is set with cones and each has a ball placed on top. If a ball is dislodged the driver receives penalty points. The course must be driven in correct alphabetical sequence.

“The D.O.D challenges drivers’ ability and horses’ agility and is great fun for spectators to watch. This is a growing sport and we encourage people to come along and see what it is all about,” Barbara said.

The best place for people to view the D.O.D will be from the Hororata Parish Spring Fair grounds at the Domain. Entry to the Spring Fair is free. The competition begins at 9am and will run most of the day.

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Saturd ay, O ctob er 19th welcomed the return of the Canterbury Rogaine Series over Hogs Back. With near perfect weather conditions, sixty six teams entered in either the three hour or six hour event, which started from Castle Hill Village.

Rogaining is the sport of long d i s tan c e cr o s s - co u n tr y navigation, in which teams of two to five people visit as many checkpoints as they wish, in a s et ti m e p er i o d . Th e checkpoints are free-choice and have different point values so strategy and route selection becomes a vital component.

Teams travelled from as far

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Local team Anne Hann and Nicola Dance completed the three hour race and were placed second in the women’s section, a great result as this was the first time Nicola had completed a Rogaine.

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Feathers, fur and fun were all part of the annual Pet Day at Darfield Primary School this week (Monday).

Outstanding displays of flowers, vegetable models, decorated muffins and numerous other items, were on show in the school hall, while outside many pets waited patiently with their owners for the judges. As well as all this there was lamb feeding, a dog display by Selwyn Council and of course the Grand Parade to finish the day on a high note.

Students viewing the creations

A busy term is ahead for students and teachers alike at Greendale School.

It commenced with a wonderful Pet Day, complete with perfect weather, great displays, a wide variety of animals and some

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Katy Sandford with her pet dog Jamie

Holly Moore and Lucas deBurger showing their rabbits.

fantastic chocolate cakes baked by dads!

The busy term continues with, a science roadshow, athletic sports, senior camp and finishes with an end of year concert.

Clet Lingard-Davidson showing his pony at Greendale’s Pet Day

Hororata Prim ary School welcomes new entrant Toby oby Thwaites to the school.

Nothing really surprising there except that Toby is the sixth generation of his family to join the school.

In recent times sixth generation members of the Oliver, Cookson and Bruce families have also attended Hororata Primary School.

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With two long weekends approaching (Labour weekend and Canterbury Anniversary (Show) weekend), roads in the Selwyn District, and in fact throughout New Zealand, will become increasingly busy.

Long weekends, such as Labour weekend and Show weekend, bring an increase in traffic volumes as motorists head away for a holiday. Many vehicles also tow boats, caravans or trailers.

To ensure everyone has a safe journey, here are some tips for driving during long weekends:

Allow extra time to get to the destination •

There is likely to be more traffic than usual and travel may need to be slower than normal as campervans, caravans and trailers are on the road. Allow extra time to get to there and drive with patience while avoiding taking unnecessary risks.

Share the road •

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keep a safe following distance between the vehicle in front. This gives enough distance should the vehicle in front stop suddenly.

Always watch for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly young children as they can be unpredictable. Give them plenty of space when passing.

If towing, the maximum speed limit on the open road is 90 km/h. Remember that queues may build behind a towing vehicle. Keep left and pull over when it is safe to let other vehicles pass.

Don’t drive when tired Holiday driving often means spending several hours behind the wheel. Long journeys can be tiring, and tiredness can be fatal if the signs aren’t recognised. There are simple ways to avoid fatigue and improve alertness: • Get plenty of sleep before a journey and try to drive at times of the day when usually awake • Plan to have rest breaks from driving every couple of hours. Get out of the vehicle and even take a short walk to improve alertness. Feeling tired? Take a short nap or if possible, share the driving.

• Use air conditioning if the vehicle has it or else open the windows. Cool air will keep a driver more alert and will help avoid frustration and stress, which are major causes of fatigue.

Concentrate at intersections •

Patience and extra concentration at intersections is a must. A give way sign means slow down and be ready to stop and give way to other road users if necessary. A stop sign means a complete stop, then check for traffic and give way if required to do so. Indicate an intention to turn, change lanes or pull over early so other motorists know these intentions. This is extremely important to avoid accidents.

Buckle up •

Wearing a safety belt reduces the risk of serious injury by forty percent and it takes only a split second to buckle up.

It is the driver’s responsibility to make sure that all passengers under fifteen years old are restrained either in a seat belt or an approved child seat suitable for their size and weight. There is a fine of $150 for each person not properly restrained in the vehicle.

State Driver Reviver stops to help weary Labour Weekend drivers recharge Thousands of travellers are expected to pull into State Driver Reviver rest stops on some of the country’s main routes this Labour Weekend to combat driver fatigue and enjoy free refreshments.

State Insurance staff will be enticing them to take a break with free barista coffee, a sausage sizzle, fruit, bottled water, children's activities and Portaloos.

Tired drivers can even take a nap.

South Island Location Day and Time * Lewis Pass, Canterbury - Engineers Camp, State Highway 7 Saturday, October 26th- 10am - 6pm Ealing, Canterbury, Rest Area, State Highway 1, 110 km south of Christchurch Monday, October 28th, 10am - 6pm * Scheduled times subject to light and weather conditions.

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2013 Junior Inter Club Foursomes Champions . Left to right – Jayden Hann, Mark Wilson, Dominic Brettkelly, Mark Weatherley (Captain) Brian Cleland (Team Manager/Coach) A second Canterbury Junior plaque is soon to go on the wall at the Hororata Golf Club, following a great win by the Junior Foursome Team, in the 2013 Canterbury Junior Inter Club Foursomes.

The team made up of Mark Weatherley (18) captain, Dominic Brettkelly (14), Mark Wilson (12) and Jayden Hann ( (12) entered the last day of competition five behind the leaders, but were determined to improve their fourth position in the field.

“They played their best golf at

Greendale in the final round, to beat a Russley team by one stroke,” reported coach Brian Cleland.

Cleland The competition is run over four S un d ays , f ol l ow i ng th e stableford scoring system format and eight teams competed.

Mark and Dominic both have low single figure handicaps and f eatu r e p r o m in en tl y i n tournament and interclub events. Mark and Jayden, are benefitting from their weekly atten dan ce at coach in g sessions at the Hororata Club’s

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To the Editors: I agree with the letter by Bill Burgess (re Pets in town). I am having the same trouble with dogs digging up my garden.

This is a warning to any dog owners that let their dogs loose on Hawkins Road and Hobbs Street (Hororata) - keep them on your property!

I will not be held responsible for any dog’s misfortune if caught on my property.

Denzil Phillips Hororata

Glentunnel Course and are also enjoying gaining competition experience.

“The win was accomplished by good play from all four team members,” commented their coach.

The Hororata Golf Club regularly participates in Golf Canterbury Junior Events and the travel and early starts are only made possible by supportive parents and grandparents.

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Conventional Hay Baling “It is fantastic the age is increasing from five to seven, however only 10% of New Zealand children aged seven are actually tall enough to not need a booster seat,” said Carolyn Bennison, Bennison Youth Road Safety Advisor for Selwyn District Council, who is a cer tif i ed chi ld r es tr ain t technician.

“There is such a huge variance in the height of children, with a seven year old child ranging from 113 to 131cm tall. Child safety advocates recommend that children use a booster seat until they are 148cm tall or twelve years old, or when they

The Darfield Police would like to alert the community to law changes which take effect next Friday, November 1st.

They would like especially to draw attention to the ‘Exception’ changes involving goods vehicles.

Further information is available from www.nzta.govt.nz as well as from www.plunket.org.nz REQUIREMENT Exception from using a child restraint CURRENTLY (Until October 31st) If a current medical certificate is provided certifying that use of a restraint is impracticable, or undesirable for medical reasons, then the child does not have to be restrained in a child restraint or seatbelt. Applies to any person from age five or over.

FROM NOVEMBER 1ST The current exemption is extended to include children under the age of five (previous medical certificate exemptions only available to children aged five or over).

REQUIREMENT Exception from using a child restraint CURRENTLY (Until October 31st) If the vehicle is a goods vehicle (with an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg) in which seatbelts are not available, then a child under five years of age is not required to be restrained.

FROM NOVEMBER 1ST This exemption has been REMOVED and so children must now be appropriately restrained if travelling in these vehicles

pass the five step test*, whichever comes first.”

Seat belts are designed to fit an adult body, and if children use an adult seatbelt that does not fit them correctly, their bodies m o ve m o r e th an th ey should. The seat belt cuts across the neck and the lap belt sits across the stomach, and children tend to slouch. When using adult seatbelts. Children are at an increased risk of severe head injuries, injuries to the abdominal organs, spinal fractures and of paralysis due to damage to the spinal cord.

“I have heard some parents say that booster seats ar e

REQUIREMENT Child must be correctly secured in an approved child restraint.

The LTSA website lists an ‘approved child restraint’ as: Ones that meet approved standards so users can be sure they have been designed and tested to provide an acceptable level of safety.

Approved child restraints include: • infant restraints for young babies (such as baby capsules or rear-facing convertible car seats) • restraints for older babies, toddlers and preschool children (such as convertible or forward-facing car seats) • booster seats for preschool and school-aged children.

These position children in the seat so they can safely use the adult safety belt • child safety harnesses (used with or without a booster seat) for preschool and school-aged children.

inconvenient or that their children think it is un-cool, but how much more inconvenient would it be to care for a child that was severely injured or paralysed,” Carolyn stressed?

“Child restraints are there to protect children in the event of a crash, which is always a risk every time you are on the road.”

The Five Step Test * 1. Does the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat?

2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the vehicle seat?

3. Does the belt cross the shoulder between the neck and the arm?

4. Is the lap belt as low as possible, touching the thighs?

5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If the answer is no to any of these questions, the child needs to be in a booster seat.

Booster seats with a back and adjustable head height to cater for children up to 148cm tall and up to 36kg are available in the region of $110.

For more information about child restraints, contact: Carolyn Bennison Selwyn District Council Phone: 03 347 2800

Reasonable Rates

Contact Yerry 318 2345

tial •Stock Stock yards •Free Free no obligation quotes Subdivisions •Deer/sheep Deer/sheep fencing •Subdivisions •All All work guaranteed •Dairy Dairy conversions •Over •Post Post driving Over 20 years experience Lifestyle blocks in this district •Post Post & RailResiden- •Lifestyle

Ph/Fax: 03 318 8838 Mobile: 027 221 9874 Email: clan.stevenson@clear.net.nz

Contracting Limited Rural & Residential Fencing Specialists ► no job too big or too small ► all work undertaken Canterbury wide ► quality job guaranteed

Ph Jeremy & Lauretta McCorkindale 027 333 7383 A/H 03 318 0680

carolyn.bennison@selwyn.govt.nz

Mobile: 027 279 1341

Phone: 03 318 1500

Check www.nzta.govt.nz for full details.

CURRENTLY (Until October 31st) Until their fifth birthday FROM NOVEMBER 1ST Until their SEVENTH birthday

REQUIREMENT Child must be correctly secured in an approved child restraint if one is available in the vehicle (and if not, in any child restraint or safety belt that is available).

CURRENTLY (Until October 31st) From their fifth birthday until their eighth birthday FROM NOVEMBER 1ST From their SEVENTH birthday until their EIGHTH birthday

With Summer approaching it is a timely reminder to farmers of the benefits of using the Cross Slot drill to maximise returns. Reduces labour and fuel costs and reduces irrigation and evaporation. Cross Slot is the only drill to place fertiliser alongside the seed.

MACHINERY HIRE SPECIALISTS

• Kubota tractor with mower/hoe • 1.5T Excavator

Hours: Collection 8:00am - 9:00am Drop Off 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hire Bookings Essential West Melton Phone Stu 03 347 8516 Mon - Fri or 027 223 4730

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NEW THIS SEASON: Two New Holland High Density Balers

Congratulations go to Synlait Milk who have recently won t he Champio n G lob al Operator Award (large to medium enterprise) at the 2013 Champion Canterbury Business Awards. This is the second consecutive year that Synlait Milk has won this award.

“Winning the Champion Global Operator Award for the second year running is testament to our business strategy and the effort from all our staff,” said Synlait Milk Managing Director John Penno.

Penno “The award caps off a great year for the Company in which we successfully began trading on the NZX Main Board, after completing a positive I nit ial Pub lic Offering, in addition to posting an after tax profit of $11.5 million for FY13,” John said.

Since operations began in 2008, Synlait Milk has grown

t o b eco m e o ne o f Ca nt er b ur y ’s lar g e st companies, exporting to over fifty countries, processing approximately 540 million litres of milk a year from around 148 Canterbury farm s and emp loying approximately 171 staff.

Synlait Milk has recently committed to a series of construction projects at its Dunsandel site driven by the Company’s business strategy and international market demand. These include the build of a third spray drier, butter plant, quality testing lab o r at or y, co nsum er blending and packaging facility and additional dry store capacity.

The awards are run by the Cant erb ur y Emp lo yer s Chamber of Commerce and cel ebrate bu s in es s excellence, passion and success.

Over 1,100 Canterbury business professio nals

attended the annual awards gala dinner at the start of October, at the CBS Canterbury Arena. Other finalists for the award included CerebralFix and Telogis.

Cant erb ur y Emp lo yer s Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Peter Townsend said “Synlait Milk epitomises what we need to do in Canterbury, combining smart primary production with a platform of product integrity.

The use of natural capital and technology is something the rest of New Zealand could learn a lot from.”

4 x 3 Big Balers • 3 x 3 Med Square Balers Round Baler (Optional Chop) • V Rakes Mowers • Tube Wrappers Individual Wrapper • Cartage

BOB SEARLE: M: 0274 369 400 H: 03 318 0820 MIKE SEARLE: M: 0274 966 265

Offering honest & reliable service!

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Two expansive and beautiful gardens awaited us on our recent outing to the Ashburton area.

The Garden Club visited Coniston many years ago, so it was interesting to return and see how the garden had progressed. Everything seemed larger and more lush with their Rhododendrons being in full bloom. Coniston boasts a magnificent display of Rhododendrons in every shade imaginable. The homestead is surrounded by trees planted back in 1860 and they are the back bone of this huge garden. A chapel and a small village shop have been re-located to the property and made interesting viewing .

Winchmore Gardens was the next stop and we were greeted by the owner Marg Verrall, who after telling us a little history of the place, led us on a tour of this amazing country garden. The original homestead has long gone but in 1984 a new house was built on the site with great attention to the layout of the garden. Buxus hedging complemented all the borders and driveway and even parts of the pond. A Buxus parterre was an absolute delight complemented by roses.

I think we all headed off home inspired by what we had seen.

Happy Days.

Patricia Newmarch

Beet crops we have planted have won Supreme awards at Malvern & Courtenay A&P, Mayfield A&P, Ellesmere A&P Winter Feed Competitions.

We use a 12 row Accord Planter, set at 50cm rows, with a GPS steered tractor.

Please book in now, to ensure we can fit your paddock in.

The ornamental parterre at Winchmore Gardens.

Efficient, Friendly Service HAY STRAW

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Large areas of standing grass or lucerne, suitable for silage.

Phone Dean 318 3630 (diverts to cell-phone)

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Malvern News Deadlines: Editorial 1pm Monday Advertising 1pm Tuesday

General Cartage Bulk Grain & Fertiliser Hay & Baleage Wool & Machinery Aggregates & Shingle Supplies

021 248 8227 or A/H 03 318 8227

Killing Fees Processing • Cattle Beast $100 • Cattle - $1.20 per kg (vac pac) (other beef packaging/ pricing options • Deer (venison) $50 available) • Pigs $55 • Sheep from $20 • Venison - $1.50 per kg • Pigs - $1.00 per kg ALL PRICES - $15.00 per roll of bacon EXCLUDE GST - $15.00 per leg of ham or - $20.00 pressed & sliced & ALL PRICES • Sheep - from $20 each INCLUDE • Sausages - $3.60 per kg PACKAGING • Saveloys - $4.00 per kg • Patties - $3.20 per kg Registered Home • Salami - $8.50 per kg Kill Operator

Seniornet classes are now being offered in Darfield.

These low cost classes help older people learn computing skills and go online. They provide an introduction to computing and how to use email, ipads, the internet, Microsoft Word and other core skills. The four week course costs $10, and runs on Tuesdays at 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm at the Darfield Library. Selwyn District Council supports the classes by providing computer equipment and a venue.

“Many services are now available online from banking, to shopping and accessing

g o ver n m en t s e r vi c es , ” commented Selwyn District Council Community Development Advisor Lisa Larkin.

Larkin “It is often more convenient for older people to use these services at home through the internet or email than to leave the house, especially if they have mobility issues or don’t have access to transport. Seniornet teaches people how to use email, the internet and other computing skills in a friendly and supportive environment and they can then apply their skills at home.”

Lisa added that many people who enrol in the classes also

A range of Council services will soon be available at the Darfield and Leeston Service Centre, making it easier for Selwyn residents to access them.

Selwyn District Council Chief Executive David Ward said Selwyn is growing rapidly and that there is an increasing demand from residents for Council services to be available at service centres outside of Rolleston.

“People can pay rates, register their dogs and access some services at their local library and service centre currently. We will now also have Council staff visiting our service centres

regularly so that people can easily access our professional advisory services like building and resource consent services, and also get help for service requests on roading, rubbish, animal control and other issues,” David commented.

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Every second Monday Assets staff will be available who can assist with questions on roading, water, wastewater, rubbish and recycling plus parks issues Eve r y s e c o n d T u e s d a y Community Services staff will be available. They can help with advice to community groups, Community Response Teams

Time is running out to apply for one of four Ballance AgriNutrients scholarships, which are available to students looking to study at tertiary level in either the general primary industry field or in process engineering.

The scholarships provide $4,000 per year for up to three years and are open to family members of any Ballance shareholder or shareholders, or shareholders of an entity (and beneficiaries of that shareholding) with shares in Ballance, as well as family members of company employees.

Ba l l a n c e R e s e a r c h a n d Development Manager, Warwick Catto, Catto said that so far there has been good interest in the scholarships from students looking for a future in New Zealand’s cutting edge primary

want to learn how to use Facebook, email and ipads so they can keep in touch with family and friends.

Seniornet classes are also offered at Lincoln, with term four classes now started.

Classes will be offered in November at both Darfield and Lincoln on how to create Christmas cards and 2014 calendars. From next year Seniornet classes will be offered at Rolleston, Leeston, Lincoln and Darfield.

To register for classes at Darfield or Lincoln or to find out more, contact Lisa Larkin at SDC or see advertisement in this issue for further details.

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and Neighbourhood Support Groups as well as community committees.

Every second Wednesday, staff f r om t he C ou n ci l’ s Environmental Services team will be available to help with resource and building consent enquiries plus district planning issues.

Council staff will be available to see residents during normal opening hours at the service centres, and appointments will not be required. If a request needs to be referred to another staff member, the customer should hear back from the Council within a couple of working days.

and science industries.

“New Zealand scientists are world-leading and we’re deeply committed to further developing science in New Zealand,” he added.

“We are looking for tomorrow’s leaders and our scholarships make a real contribution. The primary industry is the backbone of the New Zealand economy and we need high quality people who can solve real world problems both today in our fields and paddocks and also in the future.”

More than sixty students have benefitted from the Ballance scholarship programme since 2002.

Applications for the Ballance scholarship close on October 28th. For more details or to apply, visit www.ballance.co.nz

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Another season is under way following the opening of the West Melton Bowling Club on September 21st. President Mike Leigh welcomed all who attended, especially new members Keith McMeekan, McMeekan Steve Davis, Davis Ken Sharplin, Sharplin Don Redmond and Joan McGinness.

McGinness Allison Pierce had the honour of delivering the first bowl of the season.

On September 28th the Presidents Cup was played. This is a competition held at the beginning of each season between teams made up ofClub members and was won by Ali Gardener, Gardener Phil Rowlands, Rowlands Roger Marshall and Mike Leigh (s).

The period between now and Christmas is going to be a busy one for members. Centre, Malvern and Club competitions are all under way but if the inclement weather persists it may be difficult to complete all competitions on time.

Friday 25th October 6:15pm Team 1 Keepin it Real 2 Cunning Stunts 3 Origin 4 Singlees 6:45pm 1 Haul n Ass 2 Touched BAF 3 Hangal & Co 4 Springfield PT

v v v v v

Team Tradies GTL Burn it Up Untouchables Ezy Grinders

Referee Haul n Ass Udder Mad Springfield PT Hangal & Co

v Sheffield Sharks v The Masticators v Udder Mad Flightless Falcons

Keepin it Real Ezy Grinders Singlees Tradies GTL

Closing Day Results - Ambrose 1st - M Morten, T Bishell, T Kenworthy, P McOscar 2nd - P Deans, M Inch, F Hobbs, R Positt 3rd - G Deans, B Inch, M Cowen, J McCloud 4th - M Weatherley, J Morten, G Brown, M Abbott, L Kenworthy Closest to Pin # 6: S Oliver # 11: J Morten # 14: A Sime # 17: M Calcott Twilight Results 18 - 10 - 13 Men: G Coom 27 P Flectcher N Robertson 24 A Hogg P McOscar 24 J Halkett R Parker 22 D Brettkelly I Palmer 21 R Marsh Women: Women P Pearce 24 M Abbott N Muir 16 Closest to the pin: N Muir, P McOscar (Donated by Darfield Bakery )

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DATES TO REMEMBER 25th Oct 25th Oct 26th Oct 26th Oct 26th Oct 26th Oct 27th Oct 27th Oct 28th Oct 28th Oct 29th Oct 29th Oct 30th Oct 31st Oct 1/2/3rd Nov 1st Nov 2nd Nov 2nd Nov 2nd Nov 2nd/3rd Nov 3rd Nov 4th Nov 5th Nov 5th Nov 5th Nov 6th Nov 6th Nov 7th Nov 7th Nov 8th Nov 9th Nov 9th Nov 10th Nov 8th/10th Nov 14th Nov 19th Nov 23rd Nov 30th Nov 30th Nov

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Dye-Versity Exhibition Opening Selwyn Gallery Wovenveranda Display at Darfield ITM Darfield ITM Darfield Plunket & Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Community Spring Garage Sale Glentunnel Community Hall Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session Kirwee Community Hall Ngapuarata Wines 20 Year Anniversary Celebrations Highfield Road, Kirwee Maxwell Fashions at West Melton West Melton Hall Tailored Trees Ltd Mulch Sale Greendale Malvern News Office Closed Darfield Hororata Parish Spring Fair Hororata Domain Malvern News Advertising Deadline advertising@malvernnews.co.nz Sheffield Swimming Pool AGM Sheffield School Sheffield/Springfield Toy Library AGM Sheffield Comm Hall Art In a Garden Hawarden, Nrth Canterbury Art in a Garden Hawarden, Nrth Canterbury Scarlett Rose - Friday Night is Fashion Night South Terrace, Darfield Live to Ride Motorcycle Skills Coaching Darfield Burnham Swim Club Grading & Assessment Day Burnham Army Camp Pool Rakaia Fireworks Display Rakaia Sports Domain Oxford Country Garden Fete Ribblesdale Garden, Oxford Worm Farm Workshop Rolleston Comm Centre Kirwee Plunket AGM Kirwee Sports Pavilion Darfield Plunket & Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield South Pacific Meats Farmers Meeting Darfield Rugby Clubrooms Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Darfield Library Karitane Nurse at Kirwee Plunket Kirwee Sports Pavilion Darfield Plunket & Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Geraldine Summer Fete Strover Farm, Geraldine Tawera Memorial Hall Committee AGM Tawera Hall, Springfield Hororata Golf Club Golf Coaching Commences Glentunnel Hororata Highland Games Hororata Domain Darfield Plunket & Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Worm Farm Workshop Lincoln Events Centre Darfield ITM Fishing Trip Lake Benmore Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session Kirwee Community Hall Selwyn Rugby Club AGM Coalgate Tavern Courtenay A&P Show Kirwee Showgrounds Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session Kirwee Community Hall Tara Marshall Dance Studio End of Year Show Villa Maria College

Presentations for 2012 - 2013 Season Club Match Play Senior: Intermediate: Junior A: Junior B:

D Davies T Bishell P McOscar B Scott

R/up: R/up: R/up: R/up:

K Hicks K Williams B Cleland M Adams

Stroke Play Championship: Senior: A Inch Intermediate: J Reardon Junior A: B Cleland Junior B: B Scott

R/up: R/up: R/up: R/up:

W Stone Cup:

S Oliver

R/up:

N Robertson S Inch I Palmer P Eddy M Adams T Chapman

Sime Cup:

N Penney

R/up:

J Morten

Presidents Trophy: N Penney

R/up:

B Scott

Winter Stablefords: G Baker

R/up:

G Cowen

Ringers Best Gross: M Weatherley Ringers Best Nett: Parker Hororata Trophy: M Weatherley

R/up:

P Collins

Brown Bros Trophy: P McOscar R/up: P Eddy Parent & Child: M & A Robertson Cordylea Cup: M Staddon C Mathews R/up: E Coop S Gilmore Murchison Junior Cup: M Weatherley Ladies: Silver Division: Raewyn Kars R/up:

Nicky Muir

Bronze A:

Meg Morten

Tish Ballagh

Bronze B:

Isy McLaughlin R/up:

R/up:

Chris Robinson

Thomas Bishell winner of the Hororata Golf Club Championship Intermediate Grade.

DARFIELD BOWLING CLUB Results Saturday 19th October Men’s Interclub Three Fours and Twos Fours

Div 1 Three Fours vs Riccarton Racecourse Club S Glassey won 20 - 12

R Hunt lost 12 - 21

G Lea lost 9 - 19

Div 2 Two Fours vs Burnside T McLauchlan won 14 - 12

E Woodward won 17 - 11

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Friday 25th October 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Hororata Golf Club Here is your chance to learn to play golf!

10 lessons over 4 months - Friday evenings, 5 - 7pm From 8th November to 28th March Limited space available. Minimal fee applies

To register your interest please contact Pip Deans on 318 0833

ALL WELCOME

SOUTH MALVERN NETBALL CLUB

PUBLIC NOTICES

METHVEN Summer School Festival 2014. EARLY BIRD ENDS: Thurs 31/10/13 Courses are selling out fast, due to popularity and such high demand the Early Bird deadline will not be extended this year! BOOK ONLINE: www.methvensummer schoolfestival.co.nz ORDER YOUR BROCHURE: Freephone: 0800 12 46 36

Malvern News Deadlines:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 19th Nov 7:30pm Coalgate Tavern Enquiries to Juanita 03 318 8686

PUBLIC NOTICES

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Advertising 1pm Tuesday Editorial 5pm Monday

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 5th November, 8pm Darfield Library/Service Centre Please contact the Chairperson, Ian Warren, 03 318 8876, for further information.

50th JUBILEE February 2014

21st - 22nd February 2014 up a form from the: Registrations Pick • Glentunnel Store • or look up our • Darfield Post Shop Facebook are now open • Darfield Library page

Tawera Memorial Hall Committee Thursday 7th November, 7:30pm Tawera Memorial Hall, Springfield

All Welcome Supper Provided

Selwyn SeniorNet Darfield Classes

MULCH SALE Sunday 27th October, 10am

$25

Darfield Library 4 week courses starting 22nd October ● Introduction to Computers - Tues 10am ● Introduction to Ipads - Tues 1pm To register: Contact Lisa Mob: 021 0233 9189 AH: 03 325 7831 Email: lisael@vodafone.co.nz

Per cubic metre

We can load it for you, first in first served.

Tuesday 29th October Sheffield School, 7:30pm

Corner of Dip Road & Adams Road, Greendale Enquiries to: 03 317 9587

New members required to join our energetic committee.

Secretary & Caretaker Required.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CHILDCARE

STROWGER

DOGS

Gordon Thomas

FREE RANGE POOCHES

31/3/45 – 20/9/13

Breeding & Boarding

Lorraine, Jeff & Annie, Marie & Jim, Mark & Roz, Greg & Keryn and their families sincerely thank everyone for their kindness, sympathy and support at the passing of Gordon.

A special thanks to friends and colleagues who visited and phoned Gordon over the last few months and to extended family for their love and support. To all those who visited, phoned, sent flowers, cards, baking and travelled from near and far to make the day a very special farewell to a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, your support has overwhelmed us.

The family wishes to acknowledge the care and support from the Oncology & Ward 26 Staff at Christchurch Hospital.

Thank you also to the Malvern Nurses for your visits and support. To all those who helped before and after the service and at afternoon tea, our grateful thanks for the special way you all looked after us. We sincerely ask that you accept this as personal acknowledgment of our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation of your kindness.

AIR CONDITIONING AIR conditioning repairs, re-gassing and installation on trucks, tractors, combines, forestry and earthmoving equipment. Fully equipped service vehicle including hosemaking. Over 40 years experience. Contact Ken at North Canterbury Auto Air. Phone 0274 341 260 or workshop, 03 313 6785.

ANNIVERSARY

Happy 60th Anniversary DIAMOND WEDDING John & Margaret Irvine (nee Reardon)

AUTOMOTIVE

Locally Trained Babysitters ($10/hr) Trained through Plunket • Basic First Aid • Food Preparation • General Care

P: 022 482 8732

E: tots2twenies@gmail.com Find us on Facebook:

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CARPET CLEANING CA RPET/WINDOW cleaning.

Quick drying. For a thorough job at a competitive rate. Call or text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

CHURCH NOTICES CHURCH of the Open Door, Te Pirita. Where people learn to have faith in God through the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. Open 24/7.

freerangepooches@hotmail.com Find us on Facebook

DRIVEWAYS

with vacancies available now in Darfield. Experienced and offering a stimulating programme.

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

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

• WOF while you wait • Full mechanical repairs

Phone Teisha 027 465 1661

EQUESTRIAN

2 x 3 seater black leather lounge suites. Excellent condition. $600. Phone 318 2850.

HORSE float, double, older style, good condition. Phone 318 7374.

RED clover seed, dressed with good P & G. 25 kg bags.

Phone 021 346 944.

PEA STRAW CAN DELIVER

$40 PHONE 027 439 9116 GARAGE SALE

COMMUNITY Spring Garage Sale FARRIER servicing Christchurch this Saturday 26th October.

S o u th . Ph o n e S h an e Glentunnel Community Hall C O N V E N TI O N A L B a l i n g 9:30am - 1pm. Bargains contractor operating in the 03 347 4731.

Galore!!

Darfield and Kirwee areas.

FENCING SATURDAY 26th October from Quality job, experienced operator. Operating a high SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your 8:30am. 8 Stanwood Grove, Darfield. Contents of house performance baler. Trust a area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Jones Road Auto local. Minimum charges Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types and workshop. Leather suite, 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston Phone 347 4020 app l y. Phon e Sh eldo n of animals. Fences. Yards. queen & single beds, chain saw, small tables, barstools, 027 619 9050 sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs. oak cabinet, outdoor furniture, CELEBRANT HAY baling. For all your 27 yeas contract fencing. dressing table, drill press & W E D D I N GS , Ci vi l Un i on conventional small bale Ceremonies, Renewal of requirements. Running a John is available to help with grinder, electric hacksaw, design and planning. Phone upright freezer, piano, fishing Vows, Naming Ceremonies, 2013 new Holland baler. Carol and John Summerfield gear and much more.

Funerals & Unveilings.

Phone Shawn or Heather 03 312 4747.

Jenni Gibson phone/fax: Valpy on 027 203 9205.

324 8332 Mob: 021 723 089 GARDENS & LAWNS and servicing on all makes and models of vehicles • 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into automotive servicing

CLEANING

Congratulations and best wishes from all the family

18 years Vet’s Nurse Exp Phone: 027 227 4355 or 318 4172 - Springfield

PORSE - Home Ed

jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz Website: www.celebrantservices.net.nz

Married St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Darfield 29th October 1953

Going to the Coast?

Can’t take your Dog?

FOR SALE

CONTRACTING

Conventional Hay Baling Servicing West Melton/ Weedons area.

Cut, Rake, Bale, and tedding if required.

Reliable, experienced operator. Also buying standing grass/lucerne.

Phone Yoeri anytime on 027 771 6653.

FLATMATE FEMALE flatmate wanted for lifestyle property in Darfield.

Must love animals. $170 p.w. includes phone, power, Sky & wifi. Phone 021 226 5848.

CLEANER available for homes ar ou nd M al ver n ar ea.

Phone Tania for more info 021 174 9239.

PROFESSIONAL Touch Cleaning.

For a great clean, domestic or co m m er ci al . 13 years experience. Please phone Penny 027 315 2008 or a/h 03 303 5023.

ne Advertising Deadli ay sd Tue pm 1

HORORATA Firewood, old man pine, good supply. Buy now, quick delivery. Ph 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 and leave message.

FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

GARDENS & LAWNS

AC & EA WAKELIN FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 318 1484 or 021 260 4520 (Certified truck for measurement)

• Mature Pine:

3 mtrs $175 6 mtrs $340 9 mtrs $510 12 mtrs $675 15 mtrs $840 • Hardwoods available • Old man pine also available • WINZ quotes welcomed

FIREWOOD & COAL

Rolleston Rhododendrons Quality plants at good prices, starting at $25.00 Selection of Azalea, Iris and Pieris.

1053 Goulds Road, Rolleston Ph 347 4033 Cell 021 040 7127

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PAINTING & DECORATING

PLANT NURSERIES

AAA - Selwyn Mowing - free quotes. Ride-on mower/large lawns. Locally owned and operated. Phone Mike 0274 978 111 or 03 317 8191.

COMPOST well rotted pig manure and sawdust, no smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or delivered.

Phone 318 8131.

PAINTER Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

Interi or /E xterio r, roofs, spraypainting, waterblasting.

Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614. Email spotgee@xtra.co.nz

GRAZING

PUPS for sale. 4 black and white Collie Sheepdog pups. 11 weeks old, part trained $200 each. Phone 022 120 3539.

HORORATA Nurseries - Quality landscape plants at wholesale prices. Specialists in farm and dairy conversion plantings.

Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees. Hardy locally g r own s to ck. Fr i en d l y k n ow l ed g eab l e ad vi ce.

Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open. Ph 03 318 0081 o r vi s i t o ur w eb si te. www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

SCRAPMETAL

SCRAPMETAL

GRAZING Wanted. For one horse close to Darfield township.

Responsible knowledgable owner. Maximum six months.

Phone Dana 027 486 6411.

HEALTH & FITNESS YOGA classes - Mondays 7pm at Sheffield Hall. Wednesday 12noon at Darfield Rec Centre. Open classes to suit all levels - everyone welcome.

Please contact Geraldine for m o r e i n f o r m at i o n o n 03 318 3012.

HOUSE TO LET COALGATE - Redecorated, warm 2 bedrm home. Log burner on wetback, rural outlook.

Available now. Call Rebecka on 021 464 886.

GLENTUNNEL - modern 3 bedrm home on tidy fenced property. Furnished or unfurnished. Log fire/wet back. Attached gar age.

S ep ar ate s to r ag e and workshop. No smokers or pets. Phone 318 2426.

DARFIELD

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS & LIVESTOCK

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements REAL ESTATE

YOUR LOCAL SCRAPMETAL RECYCLER

REAL ESTATE

Anything metal collected - small to large Pans, Heaters, Whiteware, Vehicles, Silos etc

Residential / Lifestyle

Black Sheep Scrap Licensed Dealer

PROPERTY DECISIONS TO MAKE?

03 318 0633 or 027 255 4484

Working in the Selwyn area.

Specialising in meeting your requirements.

PROPERTIES

REQUIRED! Phone Jo Counsell 021 364 664 or 03 318 7506 a/h

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

4 bedrm, 2 bathrm.

No pets $460 per week.

Available 28th October

Metal Scrapmetal Assoc of NZ

SCRAP METAL SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all typ es o f m etal f arm machinery, old cars etc.

Pl e as e p h o n e W a yn e 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licenced Dealer).

ROOF MAINTENANCE ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing.

General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702.

SITUATION VACANT

Phone 027 274 6524 LOST & FOUND FOUND - Cat. Ginger and black.

Fluffy, bushy tail. North Terrace, Darfield. Please phone 027 777 3362.

MOTORCYCLES

HAPPER’S HONDA LMVD Specialist Farm Bike Sales & Service Ph 03 325 4086

SITUATION VACANT

Roofer/ Experienced Handyman Required.

Refer to Seek Advert Number: 35433073.

Email: APISL2008@ slingshot.co.nz or phone 027 349 0414

McCorkindale Contracting Ltd ● Darfield: [new] Superior modern family home, 2013 Master Build Award. 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, attached 2 bedroom self contained apartment.

Excellent outdoor living, spa area, man cave, a must see, many extras. 3 Perrin Place, Open Day Sunday 1 to 1:30pm. ● Coalgate: Permanent material 4 bedroom home set on 2041m2 section. Private and secure. For Sale $390.000 must sell. Open Day Sunday 12 noon to 12:30pm ● West Melton: “Superior Rural Living” 4 hectares, excellent 5 bay shed. 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas all open out to the North. Open Home Sunday 2:15 to 3pm. 311 Newtons Road. For sale by deadline closing 31st Oct 2013 (FINAL NOTICE) ● Darfield: Bareland 4 hectares, back section all services at gate. Private, great views.

If you are anticipating selling your house in Summer please call me to discuss your needs.

Min Cookson 027 249 5417 03 347 9944

Person required for all types of fencing Full or part time work available All aspects of fencing Must be reliable, enthusiastic, like working outdoors and part of a team • Full training to right person • • • •

Phone Jeremy 027 333 7383

EXPERIENCED FARM HAND NEEDED Good with Tractors, Heavy Loading (Logs) Fencing, Rolling etc Able to work autonomously, use initiative and be farm savvy.

Contact Dana on 03 318 6979 or dana@grasslands.org.nz with cv and/or references.

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Friday 25th October 2013 SITUATION VACANT

Part time casual wait staff required at The Oaks of Darfield.

Experience preferred, must be reliable and available weekends & evenings.

Phone Sheryl 03 318 7686

WINDOW CLEANING

Applications close 2 November 2013 Please send a current C.V to: The Operations Manager, Taege Engineering Main West Road, Sheffield 7500 or alternatively, email phil@taege.com or fax 318 3646

TRADES

*Experienced *Reliable *Trustworthy

Professional Window Cleaner now servicing the Selwyn area.

We would love to clean your windows Discounts for regular cleans Phone Wilf Lock (03) 318 1960 or 027 499 3535

DEVELOPMENTS LTD www.edgedevelopments.co.nz

Builder - Phone 021 276 3558

WINDOW REPAIRS FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

Licenced Builder

Fitter/ Welder A or General Engineer We are a leading agricultural manufacturing and general engineering company based in Canterbury.

Due to continued product demand, along with the ongoing expansion of our operation, we require a Fitter/Welder A or General Engineer to join our Sheffield team, 35 minutes west of Christchurch.

Ideally, the suitable applicant will: • be a competent fabricator/welder in all positions, predominantly in mig welding (hardwire), but also arc welding at times.

• have basic machining skills on both lathes & mills • be able to model a good understanding of gas cutting and brazing operations • be reliable with tidy work habits and high standards.

• have good communication skills, be self motivated and work well in a team environment.

• be able to work unsupervised.

• have a good understanding of OSH workplace practices • have a current full drivers licence

TRADES

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Mirrors Catdoors Double Glazing Insurance Repairs Phone Andrew Sanderson

03 318 4128 or 027 325 9854 www.malvernglass.co.nz

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

Carpet, Vinyl & Timber Layer For all your carpet, vinyl & timber floor requirements.

P: 03 318 5142 M: 021 224 4746

Find us on facebook

TRADES TILER / Waterproofer. Ph 03 318 1973 or 0274 211637.

Email: bowentiling@gmail.com UPHOLSTE RER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes.

Based in Weedons. Phone 03 980 4979.

VEHICLES FOR SALE Aerio 2001 - mileage SUZUKI DARFIELD Sewing Services 121,000 kms. 1490cc, rego & f o r al l yo u r s ew i n g WOF, petrol, auto. Excellent r equi r em en ts. Qu ali fi ed little hatchback $5,200. seamstress. Ph 318 7244.

Ph on e 318 4138 o r 0274 372 079.

TREE SERVICES WANTED TO BUY SEWING SERVICES

TREES DOWN? Qualified Forestry Contractor

Looking to clean up trees in your area.

Can sell logs on your behalf.

Phone Craig 021 22 22 133

CARAVAN wanted to buy. Don't mind repairs. Please phone or txt 027 938 5344.

OLD wooden wool press wanted. Any condition. Phone Rob 027 297 7563.

Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renovations Mains pressure hot water upgrades

• • • • • • • • • •

Garden Lighting House Re-Wire Telephone Extensions Kitchen Re-Fit New Builds/Extensions Spa Pool Installation Shop Fitting Office Re-fits Mitsubishi Heat Pumps Electrical Safety Certificate

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 0800 11 22 40

WANTED TO LEASE

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

LAND wanted to lease in the Selwyn district for cropping or stock. Min 4 ha. Phone 027 699 1330.

We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

Mobile: 021 22 77 275 Ph: 379 6644 Fax: 379 6645 11 Allingham Lane Rolleston greg@aelectrical.co.nz

So try us first!

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Friday 25th October 2013 TRADES CONCRETE Placing. General concrete placing, including driveways. Coloured and exposed. Contact Jake Gard 021 380 818 Rural Building Solutions Ltd. H AN D YMAN - Mik e th e H and ym an s er vi n g all handyman, lawnmowing and general work, Selwyn area.

Phone 0800 287 828 or 03 347 7437.

PORTABLE sawmill for all your timber requirements and macrocarpa sales. Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

SELWYN Signs, Free quotes & advice. Contact Fred Maynard 03 329 7371 or 027 260 7628.

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES • Drainage • Siteworks • Driveways; Residental & Lifestyle • Ribrafts - Grid & Beam • General Excavation

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

Registered Drainlayer in Darfield.

Contracts Manager: Daniel French 021 776 138 Manager: Lincoln Graham 027 439 9707 prosidecontractingltd@yahoo.co.nz

30 years experience.

• •

Sewers Septic Tanks

Stormwater Sumps & Soakpits

Phone Garry 1.6T DIGGER AVAILABLE 027 208 6353 For trenching or pits. 03 318 7372 • •

Need some help with: • •

Whitby Pumps Specialists in pump and water solutions

• • • •

Aerials/Dishes TV/DVR Set-up Wall Mounting Freeview/Decoders Cabling Phone Jacks

• • • •

Multi-room Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Installations of TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi Fi

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz Get me to do your ‘dishes’

GAVIN BURGESS

0274 953 712

PEST CONTROL Phone 03 347 9789 Toll free 0800 110 359

“We do not telemarket!”

• • • • •

Flies Whitetail Spiders Wasps Cluster Flies Fleas

Certified Technician

Rodney Macpherson

LANDSCAPE & PAVING Ltd All aspects of Landscape Construction & Project Management 25 years experience and expertise West Melton - 03 347 2640 or 027 579 6769 macscaping@yahoo.co.nz COMPUTER

Gavin Gardener: Company Director Ph: 0274 334 057 Office Contact Ph: 03 347 9774 • Based in West Melton, we build, renovate and work with EQC on their opt-out programme.

• We cover the Selwyn area - No Job too Little, No Job too Big. • We offer a full team of experienced tradesmen; Builders, Painters, Paper hangers, Brick laying, Plastering, Roofing.

• With the business operating for over 20 years, we are able to offer a wide scope of expertise and competitive rates.

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.

Mark Twain www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK

O xf o r d Ap plia nc e s L t d MU R R A Y D A WSO N Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

MALVERN COMPUTERS • New Computers • Virus Removal • Laptops • Upgrades • Problem Solving • Software

Closed Saturdays

John Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103

• • •

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malcomputers@clear.net.nz •

Smith & Sons are professional renovation builders who provide quality renovations from concept to completion – on time and to budget. With Smith & Sons, renovating will be an enjoyable experience, you’ll be confident of getting great value & you’ll be proud of your finished project.

Gerry Thomson and the team including our own tiling guru (formerly trading as Flaxmill Builders) from Smith & Sons have been a local, family owned building business in the area since 1982 – so call them today for your next project.

Ph: 03 312 4667 or Mob: 021 972 813

Acer V5V5-571PG •

Renovating?

email: gerry.thomson@smith-sons.co.nz

8gig RAM 750gig HDD 15.6” Touch Screen 2gig Nvidia Graphics 3 65 Windows 8 $1 l G S T c 5hrs battery I n

www.smith-sons.co.nz

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744

www.spouting2u.co.nz

Mark Davis 493 Bealey Rd, Aylesbury Mark Walker ♦ Ph 03 318 1529 ♦ www.walklins.co.nz Manufacturers of: Doors Windows Stairs Wall Units Kitchens Vanities also Repair Work

3 North Tce, Darfield 7510 P 318 8663 F 318 8904 M 027 229 4965 E woodshack@gmail.com

Check out our new website!

david wilkinson

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

Hydro Drain Cleaning

po box 26 kirwee

Cleans most surfaces: Fences, paths, brick, block, wood, The ornamental parterre at concrete & maWinchmore Gardens. chinery

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

I am a registered teacher who creates an individual tutoring programme for your child.

• One day my housework-challenged husband decided to

Geoff Browne Electrical Contractor

Phone 03 318 1552 Mandy Johnston (Mrs J)

42 South Terrace, (Darfield Dental Building) www.kipmcgrath.co.nz

• AVAILABLE NOW • PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE • OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Ph 318 4034 Cell 021 254 9369

wash his Sweatshirt. Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, 'What setting do I use on the washing machine.”

“It depends,' I replied. “What does it say on your shirt?”

He yelled back, ' OHIO STATE !'

• A couple is lying in bed. The man says, “I am going to make you the happiest woman in the world…

The woman replies, 'I'll miss you...... “.

• Q: How do you keep your husband from reading your e-mail A: Rename the email folder 'Instruction Manuals' • While creating husbands, God promised women that good and ideal husbands would be found in all corners of the world......... ......then He made the earth round.