Malvern news issue 791 friday 12th may 2017

Inside this issue: Mother’s Day

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Hororata Sausage Roll in 4 Top 5 Oxford’s Wearable Arts Evening Community Quilt

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West Melton Pink Ribbon Event Vintage Tractors Prove To Be A Big A9rac on

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Dressage Success

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2017 Dairy Awards

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Marshall Family Reunion 11 Double Birthday Celebra on

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Green Light For Synlait 12 Infant Formula Export To USA Duck Shoo ng Success 13 Magical Park Kaikoura’s Ba9le To Rebuild Applica ons For Events Fund Open Le9er To The Editors

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The Canterbury team at the NZ Pony Club Eventing Championships. L to R: Sharon Rayne (Manager), Becci Thomas (Coach), Jessie Fitzjohn, Niamh Rayne, Jordan Kruger, Tayla Moriarty, Sophie Jarvis & Charlotte Thomas. Front representing the sponsors - Jane Thompson (NZ Horse & Pony Magazine) and Denise Johnston (Dunstan Horse Feeds).

Darfield High School students Niamh Rayne, Charlotte Thomas and Sophie Jarvis travelled with their horses to Whangarei in the

April school holidays and represented Canterbury in a team of six riders at the New Zealand Pony Club Eventing

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Championships. The three Darfield High School students were selected from riders throughout Canterbury at trials held in October last year and February this year. Katherine Hadler (another DHS student) was also selected as a reserve for the team.

There were thirteen areas from throughout New Zealand represented at the Championships. The event consisted of three phases dressage, cross country and show jumping held over three days. The cross country course proved challenging and rain

leading up to the event meant the ground conditions were soft.

However, the Canterbury riders stepped up to the challenge and won the event. The first time Canterbury have done so in ten years. It came down to a close finish with only 1.4 faults separating Canterbury from the second placed team from the West Coast. The Canterbury girls had some excellent individual results with Niamh also placing third and Charlotte fourth in the DC division (18 years and under), and Sophie seventh in the MT division (14 years and under).

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Sadly when the judging was over and the winner was announced the Hororata Village Bar and Café’s Sausage Roll wasn’t named as the ‘Best’ in New Zealand - it was however named as the ‘Best’ in Canterbury and in the top five in New Zealand fighting off fierce competition for the spot.

The quest to find the best NZ iconic ‘Sausage Roll’ was undertaken over a six week period in a competition run by the Coast radio station.

Masterchef Brett McGregor and Brian Kelly of the Coast had a job most folk just wouldn’t want to undertake (yeah right!) that of finding the best Sausage Roll in New Zealand. The overwhelming quantity (and quality) of contestants was

Hororata Village Bar & Café’s champion Sausage Roll maker and business co-owner Jason Kupe gets another tray of Butcher’s Beef Rolls ready for his customers.

narrowed down to just five for final consideration and here’s where Hororata Village Bar and Café came into their own. They were alerted to their finals status at the end of April and told their Butcher’s Beef Roll (a massive Sausage Roll!) was one of only five being considered for the top slot.

Then came the wait for the judges’ decision (which went deservedly to Ward Street

Depot, Dunedin - understandably they were a tad disappointed, but for those of us in Malvern we can still partake of Canterbury’s best.

“Since making the finals everyone is keen to try our Butcher’s Beef Roll,” said Hororata Village Bar and Café’s co-owner Jarnia Kupe. “We’re selling out every day,” she concluded.

Brett McGregor & Brian Kelly discuss the obvious merits of the Hororata Bar & Café’s Butcher's Beef Roll.

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On August 26th, and for the fifth time, organisers of Oxford’s Wearable Arts event will again present an outstanding evening of entertainment. But before the audience get to see the creativity of those who are competing there’s a lot of hard work going on in the background, and not the least of it is the attraction of more entries. Prizes for the first placegetters in both the adult and the student sections are outstanding, consisting of not only the kudos of taking the win but also flights and tickets to WOW in Wellington.

This biennial event now has a firm place in the district’s arts’ calendar with entries coming from far and wide.

“Last show we had a total of thirty entries from students and adults,” commented one of the organisers, “and this year we would love to see even more entries from surrounding Canterbury schools. We would really like to encourage local schools to get involved. It is a huge learning curve and confidence builder for a young student beg inn ing with designing a costume, before implementing that design, and then in most cases, showcasing it themselves on a stage, in front of an audience.”

The Wearable Arts evening takes place in the Oxford School Hall - which has the capacity to hold 400 people. Three judges

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Category prize winners at a previous Oxford Wearable Arts. are tasked with the unenviable job of finding a winner in each of the categories.

Students: • Space - the Final Frontier • Open - where entrants are free to choose a title and materials used Years 1-6 & Years 7-13.

by Oxford Farmers Market) - all first place-getters will have their costumes displayed in the Oxford Art Gallery.

“It is always exciting to see what students come up with,” commented one of the event’s organising committee, Jane Anderson of Oxford School.

“There are some very talented young people out there who have a natural flair for creating something special. I always say to both students and adults contemplating entering to ‘give it a go’,” she added. “The emphasis is always on encouraging them to take that next step to enter and then enjoy the experience. It is a lovely, friendly atmosphere during the night and everyone in past shows has enjoyed themselves enormously,” Jane ended.

Adults: • Open (see above) • Market Day Add to this high quality entertainment and the whole being presented with the benefit of professional lighting and sound system it’s adding up to being a great night of outstanding performance.

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Anyone passing the Darfield Library over the next week or so - shouldn’t! They should take the time to call in and check out the quilt on display in front of the Library’s noticeboard.

The quilt top was put together under the direction of the ‘Malvern Material Girls’ at the Community Picnic, held on Waitangi Day, in the Darfield Reserve. Picnickers were invited to have a go on a sewing machine, joining the pieces which eventually made up the quilt top. People aged from four to well into their eighties all had a go and the top was completed on the day.

“Bronwyn Bronwyn Hamilton of 'Quilts and Quilting' donated the batting and backing, as well as doing an excellent job of quilting to produce a first class quilt,” reported one of the ‘Malvern Material Girls’, Sharon Kellock.

Kellock “The quilt is on display so that those members of the public who helped create it can check out their work!

“The quilt will be given away to a deserving member of the Malvern Community, and we are asking for nominations (they can be put in the box in front of the quilt until May 20th) to suggest someone worthy. It may be someone who's having a hard time, someone who has helped out in the Community, or

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nothing more than, just because!”

‘Malvern Material Girls’ meet at the library three times a month and welcome anyone who enjoys ‘stitching’ of any kind (“sorry no children though,”

Sharon added). Community Librarian Isobel Milward is keen to see more Community Groups using the Library facility and commented that rooms are available for a reasonable charge.

Some of the members of the ‘Malvern Material Girls’ with the fabulous community quilt to be given away soon.

Front L to R: Sharon Kellock, Sally Broughton.

Back L to R: Barbara Roberts, Anne Gifford, Isobel Milward (Community Librarian), Heather Dickie, Margaret Chisholm.

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OK why aren’t we using them? Well they are expensive, but are coming down in price rapidly. At the moment a Seagate 1000Gb (1Tb) spinning hard drive is $91. whereas the 1TB SSD drive is $138. Last year it was between $400. and $600. while the year before it was $1000. or more; so you can see the rapid con nuing price drop. You can get one to replace the slower one in your PC or laptop as they have adapters to fit all machines. On the new machines I sell, it is about a 50/50 split - regular hard drive against SSD. The con nuing story of compu ng is the rapid pace of its evolu on. Changing mes - and you know we are only in the ‘Valve Radio Days’ of compu ng! Hold on because things are only going to escalate even further!

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May 1st was the first day of Pink Ribbon Breakfast month and over the course of the month, more than 3000 Kiwis will invite their friends or colleagues for breakfast, to raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand (BCFNZ).

BCFNZ hopes to top last year’s total of over 3,200 breakfasts across New Zealand, which were attended by 90,000 people and raised $1.7 million. Proceeds from this year’s Pink Ribbon Breakfasts will go towards breast cancer research, with a focus on support for clinical tr i al s, i m mu no th er a p ie s, preventing the spread of cancer, improved clinical practice for better patient outcomes, and treatments for advanced breast cancer. They will also help provide breast awareness education, as well as support for patients. With more than 3,000 Kiwis diagnosed and 600 a year still dying of breast cancer, New Zealand doctors and researchers have a vital role to play. BCFNZ helps fund clinical trials and studies, as well as the development of new medicines here in New Zealand. 90-95% of women who are diagnosed have no family history of the disease.

An unique Pink Ribbon Breakfast will take place on Sunday, May 28th in the West Melton Community Hall - not only to raise much needed funds for this cause, but also to give those attending the opportunity of learning and enjoying the art of scrapbooking/card making.

The event is organised by Karen

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Jones who moved to West Melton and on to a lifestyle block just over three years ago.

Having left her job in women’s fashion, the move gave Karen more time for her scrapbooking - something she had been involved with for twelve years.

After doing some research Karen found American Scrapbooking company ‘Close To My Heart’ was establishing itself in both Australia and New Zealand. The move to West Melton seemed like the ideal opportunity to join them and so began a worthwhile association between the two.

“I was able to enjoy my craft and at the same time get out into the community and meet new people by offering card and scrapbooking classes,” Karen said. “I love to share and show people how easy the craft of memory keeping is and how important it is. I can inspire people to work on their family album and ‘Close To My Heart’ have beautiful kits that are so easy to put together - just like following a sewing pattern.

“We have a group that gets together once a month to work on our scrapbooking - which is awesome as we laugh and go down memory lane, while we work on our layouts,” Karen added.

Karen’s Pink Ribbon breakfast has been well supported by local businesses and it’s an opportunity for those attending to not only donate to the cause, but to also try their hand at the art of card making or scrapbooking. Karen has also

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Karen Jones of West Melton hosting a scrapbooking/card making Pink Ribbon Breakfast on May 28th. organised a raffle to be sold on the day - with all proceeds being donated to BCFNZ. “I have a host page (Search for ‘Lasting Memories Created with Passion’, on Facebook) where people will donate prior to the event and that books their spot for either a $10 donation to make a card, or a $20 one to make a scrapbook layout - plus a cup of tea and cupcake for all those attending. (Registrations need to be in by May 14th.)

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Over 500 people turned out to view the private Vintage Tractor Collection which was put on display on Sunday, May 7th, as a fundraiser for the restoration of Rakaia’s historic St Mark’s Church.

The event held at Wakanui was just one of the many highlights of the Ashburton Wheels Week.

“The day was an outstanding success,” said a spokesperson for the organisers. “The sun shone and with a stunning backdrop of scenery, there was something for every enthusiast to enjoy.”

Those attending, the Vintage Tractor Collection display enjoy some autumn sunshine at the event.

Crowds totalling more than 500 enjoyed the under-cover private collection of vintage tractors throughout the day last Sunday.

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Imogen Morrison of Racecourse Hill, Darfield and a pupil of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Christchurch has topped off an

impressive month of achievement for riders from the School with a win at the South Island Dressage Championships

Imogen Morrison with her pony River Dance Drummer Boy.

in Gore.

Competing on her pony, River Dance Drummer Boy, Imogen (a Year 10 pupil) won the Under 17 Years Level One Dressage Championships.

Rangi Ruru Director of Equestrian, Pippa Young commented that, “the win is well deserved recognition for Imogen’s consistent hard work.

“Imogen has been working extremely hard with her coach, Sally FieldField-Dodgson, Dodgson in West Melton. They’re a wonderful team and this win is a credit to the successful partnership and many hours of training,” Pippa added.

Imogen’s combined dressage scores also contributed the highest total to her prizewinning Rangi Ruru Dressage team at the Canterbury Interschools’ competition held in April.

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Imogen Morrison from Darfield with her winners sash from the South Island Dressage Championships.

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When the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards were announced last Saturday, local Hororata farmer, Kerry Higgins, was not only placed Runner Up in the ‘2017 Dairy Manager of the Year’, but was also named as the winner of the Fonterra Farm Source Dairy Management Award, and the Westpac Financial Management and Planning Award. This resulted in Kerry taking home $11,000 in prizes. The judges noted that as a career changer Kerry had brought a high level of professionalism with him to the dairy industry.

The Awards event took place at the Auckland Sky City Convention Centre in front of more than 500 attendees.

The winners and finalists represent a group of people who are acutely aware of environmental issues and the dairy industry’s role in farming responsibly, it was reported.

The Dairy Manager of the Year category consisted of eleven finalists, made up of three females and eight males, aged between 23 and 38 years.

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Kerry Higgins from Hororata with his Westpac Financial Management and Planning Award.

These finalists all work on farms with herds ranging from 325 to 1340 cows (32 year old Kerry, manages a 1340 herd). Contestants have a one and a half hour’s presentation time with the judges, and judging criteria covers five main topics of everyday farming life: farm overview, power play topic, personal, feed and stock.

The finalists represented eleven regions and competed for prizes worth more than $190,000 in total, as well as the honour of winning either the 2017 New Zealand Share Farmer of the Year, New

Zealand Dairy Manager of the Year or the New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the year title.

NZ Dairy Industry Awards General Manager Chris Keeping said the 33 finalists are the cream of the crop from the 424 entries received, and it was a hard-fought battle.

“The feedback was that the calibre of entrants in all regions was outstanding, making the judges’ job very difficult. It is clear that the New Zealand dairy industry is in good health with passionate farmers, managers and trainees with positive attitudes, leading the way,” commented Chris.

“The finalists were acutely aware of the importance of farming responsibly, with regards to both environmental issues and animal management. It’s extremely positive to see such dedication to these issues within the industry.

“It was fantastic to attend all eleven regional finals and feel the excitement of the wins and see the journey each finalist has taken, both professionally and personally. There is a real mix of age, farming experience and career backgrounds but all had the confidence to handle that next level of judging before these finals.”

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Many descendants of the Marshall family live in the Malvern area and will no doubt be planning to attend the forthcoming family reunion to be held in Leeston, February 9th to the 11th, 2018.

These descendants hail from Robert and David Marshall who were born in Perthshire, Scotland, and came to New Zealand in the 1860s.

Robert arrived in New Zealand in 1861 and managed a farm at Halswell for John Miln before buying land at Lakeside. He married Elizabeth Tod in 1862.

Her parents, William and Mary came to New Zealand in 1841 and she was born in Wellington in 1842. They had a family of nine daughters and one son.

The farm on the north side of Harts Creek on The Lake Road was called Lochend. After Robert died in 1884 Elizabeth and their son Robert James, James who married Katherine Dixon, Dixon carried on the farm. Of the daughters Mary Jane married John Wilson of Southbridge, Elizabeth married John Oliver Howson from Sedgemere, Janet married Hamilton Winchester of Sedgemere and Alison married Leonard Shearman of Southbridge. T he other daughters did not marry.

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‘Blairnathort’ the Marshall home in Scotland.

Elizabeth died in 1919 aged 76 years.

David and his wife Ann, Ann nee Gibson, Gibson arrived at Lyttelton in 1865 with their family of five.

They bought land on The Lake Road about three kilometres south of Robert’s farm and called their farm Lochrin. Both were very involved with the establishment of the first Presbyterian Church in Leeston.

Their eldest son James farmed at Doyleston before buying a farm near Ashburton. William Gibson their second son farmed in the Leeston-Killinchy area and their youngest son, David, David farmed at Springston. Their daughter Agnes married George Gilmour and they farmed at Weedons; Mary married Robert Patterson and they farmed at

Brookside and Lakeside. David died in 1892 aged 75 and Ann was 86 when she died in 1906.

Some of the family names of later generations included Winchester, Parrish, Dick, Gilmour, Patterson, Wright, Stephens, Skilling and Sheehan.

Other Marshall families settled in Ellesmere. Anyone thinking they may be a descendant and wishing to attend the event can contact one of the reunion organisers (Murray Murray Marshall or Jenny Harkerss).

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Limited Curle Contracting is now operating a 6 wheel drive John Deere Grader!

Give us a call now for all your Track Maintenance, Paddock Levelling, Main Line Trenching and Driveway Grading.

Rob Curle - Cell: 027 508 2240

Darfield St John Youth recently celebrated its fifth birthday and in addition it was the St John Youth in New Zealand’s ninetieth birthday also (May 2nd)!

Cadets at divisions all over New Zealand celebrated this birthday and Darfield cadets held a celebratory party night last Wednesday (May 3rd).

Cadets enjoyed games, balloons, streamers and poppers, as well as two cakes to celebrate both birthday milestones for St John Youth.

MALVERN NEWS line: Deadam 10 Tuesday

KELSO KONTRACTING Now working in the Selwyn District

Stump and Root Mulching a specialty!

Mulching to around 300mm depth.

- below cul va on level Stones are no problem!

Contact Rob 0275 466 227

Synlait Milk has been given the green light to export its Lactoferrin to the United States for use in infant formula and toddler formula.

Synlait is the second company in the world to receive a GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use lactoferrin in these applications.

A GRAS notice is added to the FDA Register once a food ingredient is scientifically proven to be safe for its intended use.

“In time this may open up further opportunities for us and we’re pleased one of our high value, specialty ingredients is now available to infant nutrition companies in the U.S.,” said John Penno, Penno Synlait’s Managing Director and CEO. “The FDA registration process is rigorous and designed with public safety in mind. We fully support any measure aimed at ensuring the safety, quality and

integrity of a nutritional product is genuinely present”.

The process took more than six months to complete. A key requirement was a panel of qualified, independent experts concluding, based on the scientific evidence submitted, that Synlait’s Lactoferrin would be safe under the conditions of its intended use.

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein recognised for its a n t i b ac t er i a l a n d a n t i inflammatory properties. As a naturally occurring milk protein, it is commonly used in infant formula products throughout the world.

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Above L to R: Raymond O’Connell, Jimmy Glasson, Ray O’Connell & Tim Blackburn with the trophy for the ‘Heaviest Pair of Mallards’.

The annual Duck Shooting Competition organised by Darfield Hotel continues to be popular, with many teams now ‘regular’ competitors. The Hotel’s publicans, Ray and Debbie O’Connell, sponsored a great line up of prizes which were presented at the nowtraditional opening weekend, Sunday prize giving, at the Hotel.

Rolleston Reserve has come to life with animated dinosaurs, kittens and alien invaders.

The reserve is the first park in Selwyn to become a ‘Magical Park’ where children are guided by an app that allows them to herd cats, see dinosaurs brought back to life, and witness what an alien invasion would look like.

“The app involves children in a number of fun tasks at parks including finding dinosaur eggs, and herding kittens which provides a great workout,” commented Selwyn

District Council Senior Events and Recreation Advisor Dave Tippett.

Tippett “The app combines technology and physical activity in a free engaging activity for families to try out.”

The ‘Magical Park’ app is designed for children aged 611. It can be downloaded for free from Google Play or the ITunes App Store. It is compatible with iPhone 5+, iPad 3+, or android devices with a compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and GPS. The average playing time for

kids using the app is 30-60 minutes and in this time youngsters typically cover between 700 metres and two kilometres.

“Magical Park is being trialled at Rolleston Reserve and if it proves popular we will look at introducing it at some other parks across Selwyn,” Dave added.

Signage has been installed at Rolleston Reserve near the skate area with information on how to participate in Magical Park.

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Agstaff are proud to partner with Federated Farmers to manage and implement, the Kaikoura skilled worker and volunteer initiative. The initiative was established in January 2017 and matches the requirements of earthquake damaged farms with the bestskilled workers to complete repair work. Agstaff have built a strong reputation for sourcing high quality, reliable employees for every type of farming operation in Canterbury for over fifteen years, and as such, they were an obvious choice to take charge of the Government funded project. As of April 13th, 2017, Agstaff had provided over fifty skilled workers and volunteers to 47 farms and organised in excess of 6,000 labour hours over the past ten weeks. There has been an outs ta ndi ng amo unt of progress made so far, however, the initiative is far from complete. The recent adverse weather caused landslides, flooding, and exacerbation of existing damage and more skilled workers are now needed to assist with recovery work.

“The initiative has been well received by local farmers and they have been impressed, not only with the high level of workmanship, but the sheer dedication of skilled workers and volunteers. Complete strangers from all over the country and beyond have been banding together with the same goal in mind, which is to get farms up and running again. We are now looking for skilled workers for the more technical

jobs: fencing, dairy, and water reticulation to name but a few.

Fencing staff are particularly in short supply. We are working with Rural Support to prioritise and are having to split the available staff by having work done in two day, rotational increments to keep it fair to all,” said Vaughn Beazer, Beazer Agstaff Supervisor for the Blenheim/ Clarence area.

The initiative is funded with $600,000 from the Government through the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Federated Farmers, and Agstaff. The first point of contact for farmers seeking to register their needs, and for volunteers and skilled workers to register their interest, is via the ‘0800

farming’ number. This centralised resource is still active and has been critical to collecting data to assess and match farmers needs with the best skilled workers for the job.

“This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain valuable experience in some truly spectacular back country. The progress so far has been remarkable, however, there is still so much more to do during this recovery period. The most rewarding thing for me, and the people I place, is a huge amount of satisfaction from seeing the weight being lifted from a farmer’s shoulders and leaving them with a beaming smile and a lot less to worry about,” added Vaughn.

Skilled workers and volunteers help to get farms up and running again.

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Water race cleaning Sub-divisions Horse Arenas Trenching for service Transpor ng

Mark Cullen Ph: 03 318 8235 Cell: 0274 436 681 Ph: 03 347 7377 Email: cullenearthworks@xtra.co.nz Website: www.cullenearthworks.co.nz

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Tree too big?

Not enough light?

Or just untidy!

Applications to Selwyn District Council’s Events’ Fund are open during May. The fund is available to support large events that are held in Selwyn and are open to the public.

The fund was established in 2013 and last year supported fourteen events including the Hororata Highland Games, Rolleston Community Fireworks Night, Koru Games, Children’s Day, Lincoln Bioblitz, Darfield Artweek, the Dairy Farm Open Day and Rakaia River Run/

Walk/Ride.

• The event attracts local, Applications are open until regional and international Wednesday, May 31st to fund visitors. events happening between July • It contributes to key benefits 1st and December 31st 2017. identified in the Council’s The Events’ Fund was previously Event Funding Policy and administered in one annual Guidelines. funding round, but will now be • It helps to increase the range open for two funding rounds and diversity of events in annually. A total of $50,000 is Selwyn. available through the fund each • It promotes the Selwyn year. district.

To be eligible for a grant, events Events should preferably be run need to meet these criteria: by a not for profit organisation with charitable status, although applications from community Informa on about the fund and applica on organisations and individuals may be accepted. forms are now available online at: The Council’s Senior Events and www.selwyn.govt.nz/eventsfund Recreation Advisor Dave Tippett said that the events fund has helped support and develop a great range of events within Selwyn.

“Events are a great community development tool and can bring our community together in a celebration, provide significant income for our district, and help make Selwyn a great place to live and visit.”

The informa>on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors.

The final approval of le ers for print, rests with the editors.

(Unless by prior arrangement, le ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.)

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READ THE MALVERN & ROLLESTON NEWS ONLINE AT www.malvernnews.co.nz The Malvern News office at 62 South Tce, Darfield (by the Bakery) Phone 03 318 7450 Fax 03 318 7451 Email info@malvernnews.co.nz

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9am - 4:30pm 9am - 4:30pm 9am - 4:30pm 9am - 4:30pm 9am - 4:30pm Closed Closed

Deadlines: Malvern News Rolleston News Editorial: 1pm Monday Adver sing: 10am Tuesday

Wednesday 31st May for the 7th June issue

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LOCAL SPORTS NEWS The Trans-Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge took place in Whangarei, May 2nd - 6th. The event saw seven men’s and six women’s age group teams (35+ to 65+ years) compete in 39 test matches, played over the five days.

Local Darfield player, Jane Jenkins represented New Zealand in the Women’s 55+ at the event, with her team playing exceptionally and advancing to the final. The team won their final 4-2 coming home with the well deserved gold medal.

Results 2nd May 2017 Match of the Day - Eaves Cup

for Husband & Wives S & R Gilmour 69.4 on C/B A & P Collins 69.4 M & J Morten 70 P & G Deans 73.4 B & M Inch 73.8 T & J Hicks 74.6

Elma Hunt Salver for Ladies and Mates J McLeod & R Parker L Oliver & M Staddon J Helmore & G Marsh

Above: Jane Jenkins (right) in the 55+ women’s hockey team final playing in a deep defence position. This position is the last defence before the goal, limiting opportunities for the opposing team to score. Right: Jane Jenkins in action during a game.

The Darfield High School’s Cross Country was held in fine conditions, on Tuesday, May 2nd at the Darfield Domain.

Depending on their age/school year, selected pupils will now progress to either Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Cross Country to be held at Ascot Golf Course, QEII Park on Tuesday, May 30th, or the Canterbury Primary Schools’ Cross Country on Wednesday, June 21st, at the Halswell Quarry.

AGE GROUP WINNER RUNNERRUNNER-UP Year 7 Boys Dylan Butler Brayden Barnhill Year 7 Girls Zara McLean Brooke Summerfield Year 8 Boys Oliver Blackburn Callum Summerfield Year 8 Girls Holly Curtis Alexis-Rose Sinclair-Dockerill Under 14 Boys Mathew Ashworth Reuben Boyes Under 14 Girls Caitlin Knowles Emily Waters Under 15 Boys Jacob Thomason Nathan Carter Under 15 Girls Caitlin Rayne Paige Hunter Under 16½ Boys Jeroen Breunisse Jackson Proud Under 16½ Girls Zoe Spinks Maddy Anthony Over 16½ Boys Isaac Proud Nathaniel Dysart Over 16½ Girls Georgia Shinn Niamh Rayne

73.4 74.2 75.2

Results 5th May 2017 Match of the Day - 12 Hole Stableford J Wilson 27 G Chambers 27 P Cardosi 26 N Robertson 26 G Coom 25 J Helmore 25 M Staddon 25 A Greene 23 P Helmore 22 Closest to Pins: #2in2: Pins #2in2 P Helmore #6: #11: #6 I Palmer #11 N Roberston Results 6th May 2017 Best Gross: O Miller 76 7 Today’s Competition: T Edward S Stewart 2 A Hogg 1 P Deans 1 A Sime □ A Thorne □ B Langlands □ R McCaughan □ P Cardosi □ R Kars -1 A Inch -1 Closest to the Pins: #2in2: G Joynes #6: S Oliver #11: R Workman #14: K Hicks #17: R Parker

Matt Ashworth winner U14 Boys.

Results 6th May 2017 Match of the Day Stroke Best Nett Score 1st: J Shipley 67 2nd: S Hygate 69 3rd: M Scott 69 4th: J Lewis 71 5th: T Doyle 71 6th: S Jeffs 71 7th: P Beatson 72 8th: B Nahkies 73 9th: J Johnson 73 Nearest To The Pin: #3: M Scott #9: B Souness #13 - Sponsored

By The Terrace Wine Bar: P Beatson #17: J Adams Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: D MacDonald Men: P Beatson Longest Put #18 - Sponsored By Darfield Tyre Centre: P Beatson Twos: B Smith, M Scott, T Kennett, J Adams, W Watson.

9 Hole - Stableford: Stableford 1st: C Bowman 16 2nd: J Crequer 15 3rd: J Pascoe 14

Thank you to all our sponsors

Rueben Boyes R/Up U14 Boys.

Holly Curtis winner Year 8 Girls.

L to R: Brayden Barnhill R/Up and Dylan Butler winner of Year 7 Boys.

To view the full Ellesmere Rugby Results & Draw please visit www.ersu. org.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

SHEFFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Invite members of the public to attend the commissioning & blessing of our new fire appliance

The villa at 17 Ross St is available!

Expressions of interest to PO Box 43004, Darfield 7541 by 22 May. Enquiries phone 318 0858.

SUNDAY 21st MAY 2017, 2pm Sheffield Fire Station, Tramway Rd, Sheffield Followed by an afternoon tea This will be an opportunity to come and view the latest technology and equipment the Fire Service will be using in new fire appliances.

Bring the Children along and let them have a go at the Fire Evacuation Challenge

Further Information phone Nev Croy 021 650 554 or Keith Taege 027 676 8888

COALGATE BOWLING CLUB

Sunday 28th May 1:30pm At Clubrooms Advert sponsored

by Mason’s Drapery

Coming to Darfield…

Where: Darfield Bowling Club - Clinton Street, Darfield Star ng: Monday 22nd May (weekly over winter) Time: 1:30pm sharp

There will be specials & bonus housie each week!

25 Houses played All houses guaranteed a prize!

A2ernoon tea & Raffles available Any enquiries phone Margaret 318 8470

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

REMINDER - Fundraiser Film Even i ng at G re e nd a le Recreational Hall 7.30 p.m.

Saturday 13 May.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

DARFIELD GARDEN CLUB

AGM

MALVERN NEWS

Tuesday 16th May, starting at 1:30pm.

Deadline: am 10 Tuesday

in the Darfield Recreation Centre

Old & new members are all welcome!

CLUB DAY - 13TH MAY DARFIELD/MALVERN TEAM Darfield Div 1 Darfield Div 2 Darfield Colts Darfield U18

v v v v

Cel c Springston Lincoln Black Rolleston

VENUE

TIME

Darfield 1 Darfield 1 Darfield 2 Darfield 2

2:45pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 12:00pm

Malvern U13

v Dunsandel

Darfield 3

12:30pm

Malvern U11.5

v Prebbleton White

Darfield 3

11:15am

Darfield U10

v Kirwee

Darfield 4

12:20pm

Darfield U9

v Lincoln

Darfield 4

11:30am

Darfield U8

v Lincoln Red

Darfield 4

10:40am

Darfield U7 Blue

v Darfield U7 Red

Darfield 4

9:50am

Darfield U6 Red

v Darfield U6 Blue

Darfield 4

9:00am

Come along and support the Darfield/Malvern Teams

Saturday 27th May 2017 at 9:30am to be held in the Clubhouse.

All interested very welcome to attend.

Enquiries: Marian Galloway 03 318 1588.

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DATES TO REMEMBER Every Sat

Darfield Market

Main Street, Darfield

28 Ap-25May 10:00am

9:00am

‘From the Mountains to the Sea’ Art Exhibi on

Selwyn Gallery

12th May

6:30pm

‘Bea ng the Blues’ Free Workshop

Darfield Rugby Clubrooms

12-14 May

10:30am

WovenVeranda ‘End of Season Sale’

33 Birchdale Place, Ohoka

Darfield Rugby Home Games today

Darfield Domain

13th May

7:30pm

Historical Film Evening

Greendale Recrea onal Hall

13th May

9:30pm

Live Music ‘Bubblemen’

Darfield Hotel

13th May

14th May

Mother’s Day today!

16th May

10:00am Malvern News Adver sing Deadline for 19th May Issue

16th May

1:30pm

Darfield Garden Club AGM

Darfield Rec Centre

17th May

6:30pm

Treaty Of Waitangi Worksop - Session 1

Darfield Library

17th May

7:30pm

NZ First ‘No ce of Mee ng - Candidate Endorsement’

Kirwee Community Centre

18th May

8:00pm

Comedy Night at the Terrace

Terrace Winebar

19-21 May

Mid Canterbury’s largest Pre-Season Snow Gear Sale!

Methven Heritage Centre

20th May

Kirwee Plunket & Toy Library Session

Kirwee Community Hall

20th May

Farmlands Store Closed today for Stocktake

40 South Terrace, Darfield

22nd May

1:30pm

Super Winter Housie starts today - weekly over winter Darfield Bowling Club

24th May

6:30pm

Treaty Of Waitangi Worksop - Session 2

Darfield Library

27th May 27th May 28th May 31st May

9:30am 7:00pm 1:30pm 5:15pm

Kirwee Bowling Club AGM Black Tie Event Coalgate Bowling Club AGM Local Business Group Mee ng

In the Clubhouse Kirwee Community Hall At the Clubrooms Terrace Winebar Darfield Library

31st May

6:30pm

Treaty Of Waitangi Worksop - Session 3

1st June

1:00pm

Rolleston News Adver sing Deadline for 7th June Issue

22nd July

7:00pm

Red Carpet Ball - Sheffield PTA Fundraiser

26th Aug

Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness and self-defence. We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 349 4946. www.selfdefence.co.nz

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Thank you to everyone who has given well wishes & support, giHs & cards following the birth of our daughter Ellio[.

She is doing well and we're grateful to be living in a place of such community.

Sam & Liz Broughton

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Your local cleaners for one off or on going cleans! Domestic, commercial, specialist builders cleans, carpets, ovens, windows. Please phone 020 406 93732 or email enquiries@insidenoutnz.com

I am very grateful for all the help I received on May 5th when my mobile scooter refused to go! Thank you very much to the High School pupils and the several women, they were a wonderful help! And thank you to all at Darfield Pharmacy who looked aHer it for the night. What a wonderful lot of people, thank you again!

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FIREWOOD - Old Man Pine Ph Carol & John Summerfield 3m3 - $160.00 03 312 4747.

3 6m - $310.00 9m3 - $460.00 12m3 - $610.00

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EXPERIEN CED counsellor 8 Black and coloured ewes for available to provide focus and sale. $90 each. Please phone support. Dawn Logan BA 318 7193.

(Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) BROWN Shaver Pullets. Hand Hedge Trimming CELEBRANT A&D Counselling (C.I.T). Ph reared & friendly starting to in CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence. lay. $25 each. Ph 318 1202.

027 252 7533.

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Mental Skills Coach 021 066 3011 03 318 1325.

WEDDINGS, Civil Union Experienced, qualified, or MEADOW hay - small bales, professional.

Ceremonies, Renewal of 03 318 2983 Adults & Children good quality, $7.50.

Phone Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Anna Dalzell 021 207 0532.

Funerals & Unveilings. Jenni • Half size tractor for easier Phone 027 271 1672 PEASTRAW medium squares.

Gibson ph/fax: 324 8332 access Very clean. $40/bale, pick up • Up to 6m height topped Mobile: 021 723 089 DRIVEWAYS or can deliver. Phone Rob at 5m or less jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz 027 379 1622.

• Branch size up to 50mm www.celebrantservices.net.nz LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards POINT of lay hyline/shavers • Cutter drops material to CHIMNEY CLEANING and dairy lanes our speciality. side of hedge pullets for sale. Please phone Screened rotten-rock, it’s 021 863 158.

CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log local and lasts better. WOOD shavings - untreated, INSPECTIONS -burners flue, check the Springfield Quarry phone clean shavings suitable for firebricks, baffles, air-tubes 318 4132.

Inspections! Offering TENANCY horse stables, calving sheds, and controls. We're experts FLATMATE WANTED chicken houses and rabbit initial & routine inspections on on coal-ranges, also sweeping h u tc h e s. Av a i l a b l e i n tenanted houses, taking the any sized open fire. We quote COALGATE - share with 1 70L bags, 1m 3 bales hassle out for you. Call and undertake repairs, flue female. Near new house, (compressed) and bulk Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd on extensions and install bird double room. Log fire. Single delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 027 313 2270 or email netting. 318 1514 or 0800 or couple. $150/week for more details. approx. Ph 027 445 4729. rtil@xtra.co.nz 224 464 Members NZHHA.

Friday 12th May 2017 HOUSE TO LET DARFIELD township - Modern 1 bedroom fully furnished self contained unit. Suit professional person or couple, no pets or smokers. $270.00 includes gas. Please ph 027 419 0998.

DARFIELD township - short term rental. 3 dble bedrm house, dble garage, logfire, dishwasher. No pets. $380 p/wk. Phone 027 325 0585.

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

OFFICE SPACE

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Trade qualified Specialising in...

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Int/ext house pain>ng, light commercial Garage floors Airless spraying… & more!

All about quality!

Phone Scod 021 029 83216 FREE QUOTES ROOF MAINTENANCE ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702.

ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel.

Internet, sky TV. $160 pw. phone 027 479 1431 or 03 318 3660.

SITUATION VACANT

Years 7 to 13

Domestic & Light Commercial Wallpapering | Rooves | Gib Stopping 35 years experience. Refs available

Phone Dave 021 142 0567

Udi Painting & Decorating

Year 8 Homeroom Teacher Part- me 5 - 10 hours per week, fixed term for 2017.

Commencing as soon as possible.

Applica@ons Close Monday 22 May 2017.

Applica on Pack from: Human Resources Co-ordinator PO Box 5 Darfield Tel: 03 318 8411 email: trish@darfield.school.nz

For all Pain@ng and Decora@ng services!

Fully Qualified Wallpapering Roof Pain ng All work guaranteed Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

We're looking for

FULL /PART-TIME STARS Darfield Bakery are excited to offer the following position:

Breakfast Chef/Cook

PAINTING & DECORATING

FREELANCE PAINTERS/ CONTRACTORS

SITUATION VACANT

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

SMALL shared office space available for lease on main street of Darfield. Great location, very reasonable rate. Call 021 215 0981 for more details.

PAINTER Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

Interior/Exterior, roofs, spraypainting, waterblasting.

Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614 or 027 318 2614. Email spotgee@xtra.co.nz

PAINTING & DECORATING

Thursday Friday Saturday • • • • •

6am-11.30am 6am-11.30am 6am-11.30am

We require the following attributes: Proven experience as a chef/cook Extremely well organised Attention to detail The ability to work in a team environment Sense of humour

If you believe you have the right skills for this position please apply by completing an application form available at the Bakery.

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are looking for assessors for the Lincoln Envirotown Trust Responsible Business Award Scheme for all areas of Selwyn, to start in June.

This scheme, which encourages & supports local businesses to become more environmentally sustainable, is supported by the Selwyn District Council.

These will be part me contract posi ons to undertake the distribu on of the environmental survey to businesses; site visits and assessments; assistance in organising the awards presenta on evenings.

The assessors need to be well organised and selfmo vated. These roles best suit people who enjoy mee ng others; possess oral and wri9en language skills, as well as an enthusiasm for environmental sustainability prac ces. Computer skills are a requirement but full training in the new survey and system will be provided.

Deadline for applica@ons is Wednesday 24th May 2017.

Please send CV with a short leder to Dave projectmanagerlet@gmail.com, More informa on about these posi ons can be obtained by emailing or calling Dave on 03 423 0445.

to join our team!

Front of House/Counter Cook/Bar Manager Smile & Personality top of the list!

We'll teach you the rest!

Able to work a night/weekend roster a must!

Contact Jarnia on 027 318 7058

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SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SCRAP METAL

BEST prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in T H EZXW`f`Y_W_ farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid Invites applicants for experienced Calf Rearers for our - buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or South Island farms in the Darfield/Dunsandel area.

0800 030 712.

We have excellent facili es, adlib feeding, good SITUATION VACANT hourly rate and a number of posi ons available.

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

CALF REARERS REQUIRED

To be successful with your applica on you must have: CASUAL Class 4 Driver. Up to 20 hours per week, sometimes • At least one season of experience calf rearing more. Must have Roadranger • A full clean driver’s licence experience. Be able to pass a • You must be able to pass a pre-employment or drug test. Suit semi-retired random drug test. person. Position based in • Tractor driving experience an advantage but not Rolleston. Apply to necessary for all posi ons. craigflowers@xtra.co.nz Please send your CV to careers@thenterprises.co.nz

CAFÉ ASSISTANT

We have a vacancy for a Café Assistant in Springfield. This position is for Sundays, also some public and school holidays.

Experience not necessary as full training is offered.

You will need to be reliable and honest.

This is a varied and busy role which involves all duties in running a café and may suit a student.

For an interview please phone Karyn 03 318 4840.

DARFIELD COLLISION CENTRE PgZW\hWgXW` RWijY`Wk For busy panel & paint shop.

We are looking for someone confident in all aspects of collision repair with ongoing training being given.

Remunera on to be discussed at interview.

Applicants for this posi on should have NZ residency or a valid NZ Work Visa.

For more info contact 021 081 83828 or 03 318 8186 TUITION

TUITION

ENGLISH COACHING FOR DAIRY FARM WORKERS A Coalgate based, re red teacher of English (for speakers of other languages).

Will come to your farm to assess your foreign staff’s needs, then take them through a short course of lessons to help them gain confidence and fluency.

He can also work with them to reach the IELTS pass level now required for residency.

Alterna vely, staff could come to the teacher for a reduced rate.

References supplied.

Fees nego able.

Just call or text Roger Clibborn on 021 027 98144

Locally owned and operated Repairs, Mirrors, Splashbacks, Retrofit double glazing, Frameless Showers, Pet doors.

Contact us now!

Grant 03 318 3003 or 021 141 1721 Malin (Office) 021 230 9101 admin@hunterglass.co.nz www.hunterglass.co.nz

TRADES

TRADES

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS Registered Master Builder

WANTED AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses, scales etc. Any calibre rifle or shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

DEAD, DEAD damaged or derelict cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, including motorbikes. Cash paid. Phone 03 318 0871.

OREGON & macrocarpa trees.

Mature trees and logs suitable for milling. Please phone Graeme Knowles 021 613 229.

UNWANTED or unsaleable sheep & cattle buy. Phone 027 293 1561.

WINDOW CLEANING

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New houses or alterations Award winning builder

R eg is te re d

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master MEMBER

027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@vodafone.co.nz

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

Licenced Builder

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES Your own local, reliable, friendly & experienced Owner/Operator.

Specialising in window & oven cleaning.

Covering all Selwyn areas.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Hea ng Installer 10+ years

Contact Wilf Lock on 318 1960 or 022 044 0654.

DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Coalgate, Kirwee, Springfield.

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Friday 12th May 2017

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VEHICLE FOR SALE

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

NISSAN Navara, well side ute.

5 speed petrol, column change. 1,1161.28 KM. Phone 318 8275.

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

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.

Craftsman Plumber / Drainlayer • • • • •

New Housing Renovations Maintenance Blocked Drains Water Blasting

Call us Today!

Gavin Newick 027 221 8609

Need some help with: • • • • • •

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’

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Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs Ph 03 318 4128

www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. www.advancedupholstery.co.nz UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

MORGAN JONES CONSTRUCTION LTD Building homes since 1993 • New Builds • Renovations • Excavations

• Professional Architect Available • Engineer Plans • Council Consents

Hassle free from start to finish Contact Morgan Jones 021 050 2858 morganjonesconstructionltd@hotmail.com

COMPUTER

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!

021 732 331

This is the first test of a gentleman: his respect for Mark Jones those who can be of no 03 318-1956 possible value to him.

027 210 4242 0800 427 427 – William Lyon Phelps www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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

• Dishwashers • Washing Machines • Dryers

MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

MALVERN COMPUTERS New Computers • Virus Acer ES1ES1-523 Removal Laptops • Problem Upgrades • AMD 2.2GHz Solving Software Quad core CPU Closed Saturdays • 8gig RAM • 256 SSD Jon Lawrence $965 • DVD-Drive Ph: 03 3183 699 Incl GST • 15.6” screen Mob: 027 688 9103 malcomputers02@gmail.com • Windows 10

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Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

027 445 0684

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744 www.spouting2u.co.nz

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

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

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

e: bowen ling@gmail.com

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

• Site works • Shingle 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

supplies • Truck hire • Compe>>ve rates!

Proud to be local

027 222 1632 craigflowers@xtra.co.nz

A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car.

His father said he'd make a deal with his son, "You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a li9le, and get a haircut… Then we'll talk about the car." The boy thought about that for a moment, decided, he'd se9le for the offer, and they agreed on it.

A]er about six weeks his father said, "Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm annoyed that you haven't had your hair cut."

The boy said, "You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've no ced in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Bap st had long hair, Moses had long hair, and there's even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair."

The father replied, "Did you also no ce they all walked everywhere they went?!"