Malvern news 20th dec 2013

Inside this issue: World Challenge cont...

Merry Xmas from the Malvern News Hororata Plunket & Playcentre Xmas Party Darfield Pool Fun Day Santa at Four Square Darfield Fire Brigade Xmas Party New Driveway for Lake Coleridge Billards Club Shape Up For Summer Christmas Messages Santa at Mason’s Drapery Country Christmas in the Park Christmas Messages Darfield Preschool End Of A Era at Hororata School What does Xmas Mean To You? Winner Announced Local MP Helps West Melton Students Record Recycling Recycled Sculpture Diary Sports Notices Public Notices Classifieds Trades Email Column

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Just before departure the students from Darfield High School heading away on their World Challenge Back row L-R: Anna Jerard, Leanne Feary, Courtney Quigley, Kaitlyn Reid, Cassey Wright Front row L-R: Alex Moffat, Bruce Thompson (teacher DHS), Cameron Brookes, Emily Tasker and James Butler. Article on next page.

Merry Christmas from the team at the Malvern News The Malvern News office will re-open on Monday 20th Jan 2014

Saturday 21st December 12noon - late Sheffield Hotel $20.00 per book Also available at Paddy’s Farm Shop or by phoning 318 8695

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Darfield Farmers Market Every Saturday through summer 9am-12:30pm What’s on at the Market?

Sat 21 Dec Sat 11 Jan Sat 8 Feb

Christmas Market Community car boot sale.

Community car boot sale.

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some may see it as escapism, others may feel sad and lonely, Wishing all our customers a hen young people however a group of students Happy Christmas spend time away from from Darfield High School family at Christmas, (DHS), will not have time to feel such things, as they embark on a three week trip to Thailand and Cambodia, as part of the World Challenge project.

World Challenge was founded 58 South Terrace, Darfield ● Ph 318 8605 in 1987, and since then Christmas Hours: Hours has arranged and organised • Fri 20th Dec 8:30am - 7:30pm n u me r o us o ve r se a s • Sat 21st Dec 9:00am - 2:00pm expeditions for schools. The World Challenge experience • Sun 22nd Dec Closed aims to excite and engage • Mon 23rd Dec 8:30am - 5:30pm those undertaking them. The • Tues 24th Dec 8:30am - 5:30pm journeys stretch imaginations, • Christmas Day Closed challenge the traveller and aid • Boxing Day Closed with the development of new • Fri 27th Dec 8:30am - 5:30pm skills which open doors for the • Sat 28th Dec 9:00am - 12:00pm future. It is not just an amazing • Sun 29th Dec Closed trip to another country, but a Thank you to all our developmental journey that • Mon 30th Dec 8:30am - 5:30pm • Tues 31st Dec 8:30am - 5:30pm customers for your starts long before students • New Years Day Closed loyal support even step on the plane.

• Thurs 2nd Jan Closed during the year! Students who participate are testing themselves in three • Fri 3rd Jan Normal hours areas.

Open: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm, Sat 9am - 12noon Challenge - When students are stretched beyond their comfort zones, learning outcomes are more powerful. As they overcome adversity, adapt to new environments and begin to understand their strengths and weaknesses, students develop the ability to successfully manage problems.

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Aaron & the team wish you a happy & healthy 2014

Participation - Months before they depart on the expedition, students plan and prepare as a team during the carefully c ra f t e d pre -e x pe dit ion programme, to develop increase d re spon sibility, decision-making and teamwork skills.

Environment - Over the duration of their expedition, students will learn to become more environmentally aware by exploring diverse landscapes, cities and rural towns. They will also develop an appreciation for other cultures and gain a broader global perspective Students from DHS will assist with a project in Cambodia where they will build a boundary fence around a Cambodian Primary School.

The travellers have also taken with them sports equipment purchased with funds raised by the students themselves.

Students from DHS will also be involved in facilitating basic English and hygiene lessons.

Students will also be travelling to Thailand where they get to participate in a seven day tramp. Christmas day will be spent in Thailand and for their New Years Eve, students will be travelling on a sleeper train.

The News wishes them all a very happy and safe Christmas.

Fresh Flowers Fresh Flowers Fresh Flowers

KEEP IT SIMPLE • give flowers • add a living plant • or choose a gift from our exquisite range • gift vouchers and gift wrapping CHRISTMAS HOURS: Closed 25th Dec - 9th Jan Merry Xmas to all our customers, see you in 2014.

Full of goodies for HOME & GARDEN

Phone 03 3187101 - 51 South Tce, Darfield

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Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and wishing 2014 to be a prosperous year for all.

From the team at 73 Hire.

Christmas Hours We are closed on Christmas Eve and will re-open on Monday 6th Jan 2014.

Visit www.73hire.co.nz for a full range of plant Horndon Street, Darfield Hrs: Mon - Sat 7:30am - 5:30pm

Jan Crossley, Jan Thomas, Nicky Dance & Sarah Blackburn

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he last twelve months have just flown by and once again we, at the News, wish our readers a very Merry Christmas, a safe, festive New Year and a welcome respite from work commitments, school lunches and sports’ timetables!

Competition in business is healthy, so they say, and we would be the first to admit we wondered how the changes made to the community newspaper scene in Darfield would affect us. Well we can tell you how it affected us - it’s made us even busier! It’s fantastic to have a thriving business in a thriving, caring community, with wonderful readers who share their stories with us.

The changing face of Darfield is wonderful too - it brings with it a vibrancy that quite a number of rural locations would trade anything for. Newcomers to the area, choose Malvern as their preferred place to live and this all adds to the community spirit that is definitely alive and well, around us.

Meeting newspaper deadlines is always challenging and we strive hard to get the News out reliably each week. There has been the odd hiccup or two in the form of winds, power outages and machinery malfunctions (we print on-site each week) that have caused a few stresses, but our printer supplier (Fuji Xerox) has helped in some instances and a network of friends and family have assisted with delivery, when that has been necessary.

We love to be able to write about the successes, occasional frustrations, businesses and local events that make Malvern our community.

The Malvern News office saw the return, this year, of Zoe Robertson (nee Moore) who left us four years ago to have her second son, she came and helped us out before leaving to have her third son - Congratulations Zoe. Business co-owners Jan Crossley and Jan Thomas, plus longtime and very efficient staff member, Sarah Blackburn as well as Lois Haskett, who is a godsend for taking care of the printing and dispatching process, have now been joined by Nicky Dance. Nicky will be known to many in Darfield, has three daughters who are involved in numerous activities in the community and her role at the News is as part of the editorial team.

In the meantime we wish each and every one of you a wonderful Christmas and New Year and as we say every year - “of course we won’t allow a drop of alcohol to pass our lips!!!”

Jan & Jan (& the whole News’ Team)

Marquee Hire Craig Blackburn - 0274 897 225 or 03 318 0973

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Clinic Christmas Hours: • • • • •

Closed Wed 25th & Thurs 26th Dec Closed Fri 27th & Sat 28th Dec Open Mon 30th & Tues 31st Dec Closed Wed 1st & Thurs 2nd Jan Normal trading hours resume Fri 3rd Jan 2014

The team at Vetent Darfield wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in 2014.

A duty vet will always be available For emergencies over the holiday period, please phone the clinic to be directed to the Vet on call.

Phone 03 318 8611 Fax 03 318 8722 www.vetent.co.nz

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Xmas cakes and other Xmas goodies in store now!

Order your Xmas day desserts - cheesecakes, gateaux, lemon meringue pie!

Visitors over the holidays?

Stock up the freezer with famous pies and quiche great for those quick lunches!

Fresh Bread and other home styled baking everyday! Come in and try our now 'Famous Chocolate Brownie'!!

Closed from 4pm, 24th Dec and re-open Saturday, 4th Jan Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas & Safe New Year!

No 51 Great Alpine Highway, Sheffield 7500

Ph 03 318 3876 Fax 03 318 3067 sheffieldpieshop@xtra.co.nz www.greatalpinehighway.co.nz

The combined Hororata Plunket and Playcentre Christmas party was a much enjoyed affair with the warm water of the Windwhistle School pool a highlight for all who attended and that included the adults!

The school playground provided ad ven tur e and cl imb in g opportunities and the children took full advantage of all the exciting equipment on offer.

Ice blocks and a visit from Santa Claus (thanks to Roger Parsons) Parsons who got the pressie choice just right, were definite high points of the afternoon.

Organisers are appreciative of Windwhistle School’s generosity in allowing them the use of pool and grounds, as well as to Hororata St John’s Parish who donated the sausages for the barbeque, and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Left: Lily Albon & Right: Trinity and Alice

Left: Luke Albon & Right: Martha and Pippa Richards

The team at

wish to thank you for your patronage throughout the year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Milton Holmwood and Mia Webby

cember The Bakery will close 4pm, 24th De and re-open 13th January 2014.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year

All Bakery food will be half price on 24th December from 2:30pm

OPEN EVERY DAY FOR FISH N’ CHIPS & CHINESE TAKEAWAYS Public Holiday Hours: 10am - 8:30pm All Other Days: 9am - 9pm Phone 03 318 8602

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Christmas is fast approaching!

Order your Christmas Meat and Hams now!

Closing Monday 23rd December Re-open Monday 6th January 2014

Tel 03-317-9497 • Mob 027 355 0451 www.greendalebutchery.co.nz

Pirates dressed up waiting to hear the results of the pirate hat competition at the Darfield Pool Fun Day last Saturday.

Alicia Duncan and Bianca Duncan (holding clock), the pace clock and two wall clocks at the Darfield Community Pool, were funded by the Fonterra Grass Roots Fund.

Darfield Community Pool Committee held a much enjoyed fun day at the Pool last Sunday, December 15th. The weather was kind and numerous children turned up to ‘have a go’ on the inflatable obstacle course.

Fancy dress with a pirate theme was the order of the day and mor e than f ew ar ri ved appropriately attired. However it wasn’t long before they donned their togs to jump aboard.

Members of the pool committee Ros Cameron and Leanne Duncan cooked up sausages on the barbecue while music played and children laughed and squealed. There were many splashes as they climbed and then fell/slithered from the inflatable.

The inflatable that is part of Selwyn Aquatic Centre can be loaned out to community pools in the Selwyn Area.

There was a competition for the best dressed pirate and pirate hat, these prizes were kindly donated by ‘Pool Stuff’.

Children at the pool can also ensure they make it home on time, thanks to two wall clocks funded by the Fonterra Grass Routes fund, along with a pace clock able to be used for the 2013/2014 season.

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Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day Only • Fri 20th Dec ‘Ignition’ 9:30pm till late • Sat 25th January 2014 Solo Artist ‘Dearna Doglione’

6:00 - 9:00pm

George, Julie & The Team wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy, Safe New Year!

Main Road, Darfield. Ph: 03 318 7303 Fax: 03 318 7304 E: terrace.winebar@gmail.com www.terracecafe.co.nz

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Restaurant Hours: • • •

Brenna Davis negotiating the pool inflatable at the Darfield Pool party last Saturday

Open Xmas Eve Closed 25th Dec - 30th Dec Open 31st Dec

NEW YEARS EVE 4 COURSE GALA DINNER $70pp

Ph 03 318 7686 or visit www.theoaksofdarfield.co.nz Licensed Restaurant, B & B, Wedding/Conference Venue

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Rosalie & Roger from Mason’s Drapery wish everyone a Merry Christmas and our very Best Wishes for 2014.

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We welcome you to call in and have a look at our gift range, we have something for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support.

CLOSED STATUTORY HOLIDAYS ONLY

Father Christmas at Darfield Four Square with Liz Sutherland, a store staff member, getting into the festive spirit last Saturday.

Changes to Shop Trading Hours: ♦ 24th Dec ♦ 25th Dec ♦ 26th Dec ♦ 31st Dec ♦ 1st Jan

7:00am - 5:30pm Closed Closed 7:00am - 6:30pm Closed

Other Dates Open Normal Trading Hours

We have a good selection of: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Xmas Cakes Puddings Boxed Chocolates Boxed Biscuits Xmas Wrapping Paper

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Hams Croziers Turkeys Party Ice Wines & Beers Hardware & Variety

We take orders for cream, fresh fruit and vegetables.

FRUIT BASKETS & GIFT BASKETS IN STORE & MADE TO ORDER

Phone 318 8703 Fax 318 8778 Open 7 Days

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The Sewing Room • • • •

Darfield Fire Brigade’s annual Christmas Party was held last Sunday in warm, sunny weather at the Fire Station. The afternoon of fun was a chance for Brigade members and their families to spend quality time together. It’s often commented on, that it is these families who make many sacrifices to support fire personnel, throughout the year. The afternoon included games, vintage fire engine rides, (complete with siren!), a visit from Father Christmas plus the ever popular lolly scramble.

There was a shared barbecue tea to finish off the afternoon which was declared by all who attended, as being a really fun end of year event.

Christmas Gifts Christmas Decorations Christmas Stockings Table Cloths & Runners Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Firefighter Stephan Williamson receives a present on behalf of his daughter Lilly-Anne.

Christmas Hours: Sat 21st December 9am - 1:00pm Mon 23rd December 9am - 5:30pm Tues 24th December 9am - 4:30pm Closed 25th December Reopen Mon 6th January Open short hours between Christmas & New Year Come visit us at Mid West Mews South Terrace, Darfield

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE TEAM AT PGG WRIGHTSON DARFIELD Holiday Season Opening Hours: • • • • • • •

Tues 24th Dec Wed 25th & Thurs 26th Dec Fri 27th Dec Sat 28th & Sun 29th Dec Mon 30th Dec & Tues 31st Wed 1st Jan & Thurs 2nd Jan Fri 3rd Jan

8am - 5pm Closed 8am - 5pm Closed 8am - 5pm Closed 8am - 5pm

1 Ross St Darfield 03 318 7850

Christmas Trading Hours • • •

Khalani Brightwell receiving a present from Father Christmas at the Darfield Fire Brigade Christmas Party.

Lachlan Hunt joining in the games at the Darfield Fire Brigade Christmas Party

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44 South Terrace, Darfield 7510 Ph 318 8896 valbriggsinteriors@xtra.co.nz

Thank you to all our fantastic clients who have supported us over the past 12 months.

We wish you all a Safe and Enjoyable Festive Season.

Val and The Team We will be closed from 24th December until 20th January for our Annual Holiday Break.

• Rods • Tracks

• Blinds • Cushions

• Upholstery • Giftware

• Mirrors • Lamps

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Monday 23rd Dec 7.30am - 5.30pm th Tuesday 24 Dec 7.30am - 5.30pm th Wednesday 25 Dec CLOSED Thursday 26th Dec CLOSED Friday 27th Dec 8.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 28th Dec 9.00am - 12.00pm th Monday 30 Dec 8.00am - 5.00pm st Tuesday 31 Dec 8.00am - 5.00pm st Wednesday 1 Jan CLOSED Thursday 2nd Jan CLOSED Friday 3rd Jan 8.00am - 5.00pm th Saturday 4 Jan 9.00am - 12.00pm Normal Trading Hours resume Monday 6th Jan 7.30am - 5.30pm

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Safe New Year Darfield CRT Farm Normal Trading Hrs: Centre Mon - Fri: 40 South Tce, Darfield 7:30 - 5:30pm Phone 03 318 7610 Sat: 9am - 12:00pm

www.crt.co.nz

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Sue Jones Inspirational Life Guide Clairvoyant — Medium

Wishing you all a safe & happy holiday Ph: 318-1293, 027 614-8701 email: info@suejones.co.nz

Offering Insight, Hope & Inspiration

Christmas Gifts & Gift Vouchers Available Open until 2pm on Christmas Eve (24th Dec) for those last minute gifts!

See in Salon for our New Years Hours.

Jayne and The Team wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Safe, Happy Holidays.

Midwest Mews, 41c South Terrace, Darfield Telephone 03 318 7687 Email: sugarspice@xtra.co.nz www.sugarspice-beauty.com

Nigel Hodges from Rural Building Solutions with Pat O’Keefe from the Lake Coleridge Billiards Club Committee completing the final touches to the new driveway of the Billiards Club.

The Darfield Dental Centre will be closing on Friday 20th December 2013.

We re-open Monday 6th January, 2014.

For severe pain emergency over the Christmas period the on-call cell phone is 027 683 0679.

All other normal enquires, including non urgent breakages, please leave a message on 318 8392.

To all our customers,

Have a Safe & Merry Christmas

The historic Billiard Club Rooms at Lake Coleridge have this year been re-established by the local community. The Billiards Club Room that was originally part of the power station property was built in 1920, next to the single men’s quarters, as a recreational facility for power station workers. The local community are now responsible for this great resource and have spent this year renovating the room

OPENING HOURS • Mon:

7:30 - 11:00

1:00- 7:30

• Tue:

8:30 - 12:00

2:00 - 5:00

• Wed:

7:30 - 12:00

2:00 - 5:00

• Thurs: 9:00 - 12:00

2:00 - 7:30

• Fri:

7:30 - 12:00

2:00 - 5:30

• Sat:

9:00 - 12:00

CLOSED STATUTORY DAYS ONLY Merry Christmas to all - thanks for your support this year.

and restoring it to full capacity. Recently an AGM was held and nine local community members were voted onto the committee.

Pat O’Keefe a member of the committee stated that, “this year they have forty one registered members of the club.” The Billiards Club are very grateful to Ruth and

Nigel Hodges of Rural Build ing Solut ions for sponsoring a new driveway for the Club. Pat commented with a smile, “it’s bloody fantastic, we can’t get over it, the local community would like to thank Nigel for all he has done for us up here!”

We wish you a Merry Xmas, we wish you a Merry Xmas, we wish you a Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year!

Love Emma, Tracey & Karen Sth Tce, Darfield Ph 03 318 8308

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ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & 3 YR OLD & 4 YR OLD KINDERGARTENS South Tce, Darfield Stressed Anxious Depressed Specially trained in addiction issues, alcohol, drugs, gambling

Educare Closes: 24th Dec 3pm, re-open 6th January 2014

3 & 4 year Kindergarten Closes: 24th Dec 3pm, reopen 8th January 2014

Thank you to all our past and present families for your support Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy Holidays

Available in Darfield Tuesdays & Fridays Or by arrangement.

Dawn wishes everyone a safe & happy holiday.

Amanda Taylor from Darfield teaches the Aqua Fit for Life class at the Sewlyn Aquatic Centre.

Shape up and keep fit while staying cool over summer by joining an aquafitness class at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre.

“Aquafitness classes are a great way to get fit in a supportive environment while having fun at the same time,” said Amanda Taylor, Taylor Aquafitness Instructor at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre.

“Exercising in water is ideal as it puts far less pressure on muscles and joints than other cardio activities. It’s also a great form of exercise in summer when it is too hot outside for other types of exercise,” she added.

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre offers three types of Aquafitness classes: High Energy Water Workout, Aquafit for life and Hydrotone.

Aquafit for life provides a lower impact workout which is particularly suited to people looking to ease back into exercise. The class increases general mobility and flexibility as well as cardiovascular fitness. It is a mid-pace session that is lots of fun and has activities for all levels.

High Energy Water Workout is designed for people wanting anything from an extra push to a 'full on' workout. It is a high intensity cardio and endurance session including exercises to sculpt and tone muscles.

Hydrotone classes are held in the hydrotherapy pool which is warmer than the main pool. This is a low impact gentle class which helps built strength, balance and tone. The class is particularly beneficial for those with joint mobility, limited flexibility, arthritis and people recovering from an injury or surgery.

“If you’ve never tried Aquafitness before, now is a great time to give it a go,” commented Amanda. “You don’t need to sign up for a series of classes, you can just turn up and have a go at a class you’re interested in.”

A class timetable is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/sac.

The service will be available right throughout the holiday period

027 252 7533 Enquiries strictly confidential

www.darfieldpreschool.co.nz

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low staff turnover. ow! av ailab le n • Excellent child:teacher ratio • Hours: 7.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday Wishing the community and our families a Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for a fantastic 2014!

We are closed over the Xmas Period with the exception of 30th & 31st December

Dawn Logan BA (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) A & D Counselling (C.I.T)

MARINA’S Natural Health & Beauty The clinic will be closed from Tue 24th December and re-opens Tue 7th January.

Thank you for your support throughout the year, wishing everyone a happy and safe Xmas and New Year.

Marina Scoon BT. HbT. NT Austria NZ CHARTERED PR ACTITIONER

Established over 20 years, specialising in individual, personal care.

Please phone Darfield 3188905

Phone Holly 03 318 8215 027 483 2937

1D Cardale Street Darfield Phone 03 318 8836

Providing free pregnancy tests, pregnancy care, labour, birth and post-natal service at hospital or home.

WESTMAR SENIOR CARE 12 Kimberley Road, Darfield

Quality nursing care for the elderly Respite/carer support.

Permanent or short stay Phone Rhonda Stills 318 8206 Enquiries Welcome

♦ Christmas Packs Available ♦ Hair Accessories & GHDs Closing Monday 23rd December Reopen Monday 6th January

Wishing all our clients a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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Season’s greetings one and all and a special welcome to all the new arrivals to our district this year.

It’s been another year of extr aordinar y growth for Selwyn with all the challenges and opportunities that brings, alongside continuing earthquake recovery progress.

The festive season however

Every December I find it hard to believe that it has been a whole year since I wrote my last Christmas message.

It has been a busy and exciting year in Selwyn with the region earning the title of the fastest growing district in the country. All

around the district, the recovery from the Canterbury earthquakes is gathering pace, with many homes repaired and businesses re-established in new premises.

We have had some setbacks in the form of severe weather that I know has caused a lot of damage

to properties. However, I know that our communities have once again demonstrated their resilience and rallied around to help with the clean-up and repairs.

I would like to say thank you to everyone who has offered me support and encouragement this year. I try to attend as many local events as I can, whether it is judging at a local A & P show, opening a new building or attending a volunteer fire brigade jubilee and I really appreciate the chance to meet with you and hear your views. I find it especially heartening to visit our local schools and be greeted by positive and enthusiastic faces of children and young people who are genuinely interested in local affairs.

I am very proud to be your representative in Parliament and I look forward to continuing to work hard for you next year.

I have been a strong advocate of reduced speed limits around our rural schools and was very pleased when the 40km speed trial that I worked hard to have implemented was extended

reminds us how fortunate we are as we share the friendship and goodwill of our family and friends, and recognise the true treasures in our life as we care and share our values and ideals with others.

We owe so much to so many when we think of all the volunteers who contribute to the wellbeing of our community.

In Selwyn our emergency services, our sports clubs, recreational, cultural activities and Community Care services are all largely serviced by volunteers.

You all contribute so much to the wellbeing of our community and ensuring Selwyn is such a wonderful place to live, work and play.

On behalf of the Councillors and myself, I would like to thank all those who have supported us and Council staff in the many activities undertaken during the year.

After a particularly busy year I hope we can all enjoy the Christmas break, take time to

earlier this year. More recently I have been advocating on behalf of West Melton students to have measures introduced to promote children’s safety, when boarding and disembarking from school buses.

As the Minister responsible for the roll-out of the Government’s Ultrafast Broadband, I have been pleased to see m y local communities of Rolleston, Lincoln and Halswell start to enjoy the benefits of cable.

T h e G o ve r nm e n t’ s R u ra l Broadband initiative (RBI) is also starting to make a big difference in Selwyn, with new cell sites at Bankside and Glentunnel switched on this year, providing improved mobile coverage and broadband options for residents and visitors to the area. More new towers are planned for the Selwyn District over the next three years, including at West Melton and Castle Hill and other sites (at Darfield, Leeston, Springfield and Round Top) will be upgraded under the RBI. This year we have also announced new Government funding for many important infrastructure projects around Selwyn including the development of a new agricultural

reflect and refresh as we remember family and friends, and reflect on the good things in life.

It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to work with you and for you this past year.

Safe journeys, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to you all.

Kelvin Coe MAYOR OF SELWYN

research and development hub at Lincoln, new primary and high schools for Rolleston and an upgrade for Rolleston Prison.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Life does get so hectic that I hope you get the chance to slow down and enjoy some time with friends and family over the holiday period.

I’m looking forward to taking a break and spending time with my family before getting back to work in January.

My office will be closed from 23rd December and will re-open again on the 13th of January.

Merry Christmas from Selwyn MP Amy Adams

Friday 20th December 2013

The Malvern Community Board would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

We consider our role as Community Board members for the Malvern area as a real privilege and we are always interested to hear your views or

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concerns. your Community Board please We would also like to take this check out the Selwyn District opportunity to extend a very Council website warm welcome to all new www.selwyn.govt.nz residents.

Please keep safe over the Jenny, Bob, Mary, festive period.

Judith, Kerry To contact a Board Member or find out more about the role of

Merry Christmas Angela Cossey Sales Consultant M: 027 326 6511 P: 03 3188688 angela.cossey@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Our office will be closing Friday 20th Dec & reopening Monday 6th Jan.

Bob Mugford

Kerry Pauling

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Think

We can be contacted on cell throughout the holiday period & messages will be cleared from the office.

Chris, Kerin & Maggie wish everyone a safe, relaxing holiday break and a Happy 2014.

Our current listings available to view at: www.crtrealestate.co.nz

Call CRT’s Top Team: 03 317 9070 Chris Abbott 027 435 2872 Kerin Pitkethley 027 698 7453

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Your local Real Estate Office Clocktower Corner, Darfield.

Phone 03 318 8204 anytime Residential

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The team at Matson & Allan would like to wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy, Safe Holiday.

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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 STATISTICS DURING NOVEMBER 2013: Li censed under the REAA 2008

Susan Davis

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Residential / Lifestyle Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Thinking of Selling?

Duty Hours On Transport: 248 On Standby: 1021 Events: 2

Extra Hours Other: 84 Training: 126 Oct total: 1,556

Calls Medical: 33 Trauma: 22 Total: 55

Please take care of yourselves over the holiday season and if you should need an ambulance at any stage don’t hesitate to call and the nearest available ambulance will be on its way. It may turn out not to be a Darfield crew that arrives, as we could have already been called away somewhere else and you may not recognise the face, but you will receive the same excellent care.

Give Jo a call now to evaluate your The members of the Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade would like home’s potential to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous Phone Jo Counsell 021 364 664 or 03 318 7072 a/h

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At the time of going to print Mason’s Drapery in Darfield had Santa’s grotto all ready for the arrival of the man in red. Santa was in store Wednesday and Thursday (1:30 - 4pm) - and it's not too late to see him, as he’ll be in store again today - Friday, at the same time.

Above: Rosalie Mason of Mason’s Drapery tries out the Santa grotto in preparation for Father Christmas’s arrival, with her granddaughter Anna Watson (front).

The trees were decorated and set-up by Anna and her aunt (Rosalie’s daughter) Judith Walker.

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Once again the community gathered in the Darfield Domain, last Saturday, to enjoy the range of talent on offer to entertain them.

The ann ual Country Christmas in the Park event enjoyed fine, warm weather, making for a pleasant evening with family and friends.

Food and beverage stalls were doing a roaring trade

selling refreshments and these provide local clubs and groups one last chance to fundraise for the year.

Performances onstage by dancers, singers and musicians, both adults and ch i l dren , we re wel l received by the large crowd gathered for the occasion.

During the evening the winners of t he best decor at ed businesses/ homes were announced:

Best decorated Shop front : Sugar & Spice Best decorated house: 9 Russell Street, Darfield

Best dec. Childcare provider: Annabel’s 3 Yr Old Kindergarten The highlight for the youngsters and those young at heart would have to be the arrival of Father Christmas. He made a stately entry to the Domain in the Malvern Community Patrol car, before being besieged by children of all ages.

Father Christmas had an extremely busy night , speaking to all the children and taking requests - before his work really starts on Christmas eve!

Tyson Williams and Alice performed two songs for the crowd.

Jim Doak and Ivan Button entertain the crowd with song and harmonica playing (obviously not by the same person!).

Hannah Cossey and Poi Heine performed a duet.

Ashy Batchelor from Whitecliffs wowed the crowd with her singing ability at Christmas in the Park, last Saturday in Darfield.

As always the children were excited to see Father Christmas.

Father Christmas is pictured here with (L-R) Isaac Jones, Riley Jones and Johnny Barnard.

Darfield Primary School’s Senior Jump Jam Team, dancing to Greased Lightning.

Lilly-Anne Williamson and Tessa Bishell of the Darfield Primary School Junior Jump Jam Team.

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Father Christmas arrived to get last minute wishes from children, although some parents looked like they were getting their requests in too!

Chris Judd with son George speaking with Father Christmas.

Best decorated shop front Sugar & Spice, with owner Jayne Redmond and her sister Sarah Barnard, who also works in the business, standing outside the beautifully decorated front window.

A huge thanks to all our sponsors who so kindly supported this year’s Country Christmas in the Park. Without the support of businesses and individuals, it would not be possible to bring the evening to Darfield.

Thanks must also go out to our star performers, you were just fantastic and finally a big thank you to everybody that attended, it was great to see so many people enjoying the Christmas spirit.

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals......

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Darfield Takeaways Florian Rhodes Scarlett Rose Harvester Markets Ltd Bond Frew Ltd Darfield Gift Gallery Mason’s Drapery Darfield Post Shop

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The Terrace Winebar & Café Darfield Tyre Centre Darfield ITM New Image Hair Studio Darfield Collision Rep Spa - Terrace Downs Darfield Four Square Emily & Me PGG Wrightson Macs Mart

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Gnomes Alpine Sports Darfield Pharmacy Liz Broughton Massage Therapy The Sewing Room Darfield Hotel Darfield Physio and Gym Darfield Seed Cleaning Darfield Challenge CRT Darfield Val Briggs

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Darfield Chiropractic Darfield Garden Centre Darfield Dairy & Lotto Paddy’s Farm Shop Espress Yourself Café Malvern News All lost property can be collected from the Darfield Library.

Thank you to you all and we look forward to seeing you next year.

Merry Christmas to you all from the Committee; Judith Pascoe, Sophie Walker, Hannah Cossey, Tim Broughton, Sam Broughton

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Merry Christmas to everyone

Open throughout the holiday period CLOSED STATUTORY DAYS ONLY

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Wishing all our customers and friends a safe and healthy Christmas & New Year Thank you for your loyalty Yerry and the Team.

Malvern Ward, Selwyn District Councillors, Sam Broughton and John Morten send their best wishes to everyone in the community. They hope you all enjoy a Merry Christmas and safe travels during the festive season.

Both John and Sam are available throughout the Christmas period should anyone require assistance or support: Phone: • John - 027 200 2578 or 317 9001 • Sam - 027 520 5207

Selwyn District Councillors, Sam Broughton and John Morten

Windwhistle Garage Ltd SHOP:

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warm welcome to all new residents.

Please keep safe over the festive period.

To contact a Board Member or find out more about the role of your Community Board please check out the Selwyn District Council website www.selwyn.govt.nz

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Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to being of assistance next year.

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Another year is almost over, and it's time to look forward to the festive season, and to reflect on the year past.

This year has been one of some uncertainty for Darfield Police staff with the New Zealand wide review of staffing allocations having a significant impact on the District. There was a great deal of discussion as to whether Darfield would retain it's three staff, but Darfield Station is pleased to say that common sense won out in the end, and as a result Andy Grant came to join us at Darfield.

Police have noticed a reduction in crime over the last year, which we hope in part at least is due to the visible presence of Police in the area. There has been a significant reduction in vandalism around Darfield, which is pleasing. Nationally the trend for crime is down on previous years, but the calls for service made to the Police are up. This is due to Police being called on by the public to fill voids left by other agencies who are not available 24/7.

As always we would like to acknowledge, and thank, our colleagues in Fire, Ambulance and mo r e r ecen tly th e Community Patrol, who all give

their time to try to make the District a safer, and more enjoyable place in which to live and play.

Alcohol consumption over the festive season is always a concern for Police as there is a direct relationship between alcohol consumption and violence, anti social behaviour, and road trauma. Think about where you are going and how you are getting home. Drinking to excess is unacceptable, particularly when it impacts on others. Drinking to excess and driving is not acceptable under any circumstances, and anyone stopped can exp ect to be checked for al cohol consumption. If you are over the limit, you will be prosecuted.

Do not boat or swim after drinking alcohol, and keep away from the oven or BBQ - don't drink and fry.

Remember over the December and J anuary period the tolerance for speed is reduced to 4km/hr over the applicable speed limit. Contractors and farmers are also asked to ensure that when they move vehicles on the road during periods of darkness they refrain from driving their vehicles with lights on full beam, and do not drive with spotlights on. While you may believe this makes you more visible, all it does is blind other road users. Also having white spotlights to the rear is illegal.

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before venturing on the road.

All road users, please ensure you obey the road rules, stop completely at stop signs and wear your safety belt. It is the small things that make a big difference in reducing the quantity and effects of road trauma.

Lets make this Christmas a really miserable time for the criminals. Ensure your doors and windows are closed and locked before leaving your house or vehicles unattended.

This includes if you are going out to the yard or paddocks to work, as criminals only need a very short time to enter your house and steal your property.

You may also find you have issues with your insurer if you have not taken reasonable steps to protect your property.

If you are going away, consider having an electronic timer to turn lights on and off at night to give a casual observer the impression someone is home.

Have your mail stopped, or collected by someone. Think about getting a neighbour to randomly park their car in your driveway to give the property a lived in appearance, and if you are away for an extended period, think about having lawns mown as well.

Serious injury or death over the coming period is always that much harder for all involved.

Stay safe and well over the coming month or so, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.

Best wishes for the festive season from,

Andy, Tony, Dave Darfield Police..

Preston, Geoffrey, Andrew & Peach would like to thank all their customers, and wish them a Merry Xmas.

Please be advised we will be closed from noon 24th Dec until 13th Jan See you again in 2014!

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Darfield Preschool & Nursery are now settled into their new Cardale Street home and its recent official opening was an opportunity to reflect on all the hard work and community support that had brought the building project to fruition.

Jane Wright, Wright chairperson of the Preschool Board of Trustees presented a report at the official opening that outlined the early childhood centre’s objectives and history.

She welcomed those from the community that were in attendance and thanked them for their contributions. Jane also made mention of the Darfield Preschool and Nursery Boards of the past who set up a charitable trust, steered it through the first twenty odd years with prudent financial management, so that sufficient surpluses could be accumulated for the building project. Jane made mention of the various professional businesses who h ad ass is ted wi th th e implementation of the final

design and build, as well as commenting that the result was a delightful, light, warm and workable building. Jane smiled as she spoke of the contractors and builders who fielded numerous questions and queries from staff and added that it was obvious to see how much pride the build staff took in their work; she hoped they were proud of the contribution they had made to the community. “If you saw where we have come from you would understand our excitement at moving in here,” Jane said.

Jane then went on to speak of the amazing playground, constructed using many, many volunteer hours plus machinery and equipment from numerous l o c al co n tr a cto r s an d companies, as well as the much appreciated donation of many trees.

“The children are delighted with their new ‘park’ to play in and we look forward to the day when the trees have grown and matured.” Jane enthused.

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J an e also gratefu lly acknowledged the staff, “Sally Sally Whitwell, Whitwell Clare Clatworthy and all everyone at Darfield Preschool and Nursery who have worked well above and beyond their job description to bring this project to fruition. It has been a huge undertaking requiring seemingly en d l es s d eci s i o ns an d enormous reserves of patience and energy to enjoy the fruits of their labours.”

J ane praised the project management skills of Kirsty Peel who worked long hours to ensure everything was done when it was needed, as well as the funding contributions applied for and made good use of, to complete the project.

“As Board members of this charitable trust we have the role of ensuring that the trust’s objective of ‘providing high quality childcare in Malvern’ is met. With the completion of this project we have both secured the future of Darfield Preschool and Nursery and also improved the quality of the care we provide. We have succeeded in creating a better environment for staff and the children who come here, something; we can all be proud of.”

“We have all commented on the great feeling you get when you walk into this place. It has been designed and built with a lot of love, thought and hard work from many people and it shows.

We know the children and families of Malvern who are lucky enough to be able to use this Centre now and in the coming years will feel it too,” Jane concluded.

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Hororata Prim ary School finished on a high note following last Thursday’s end of year Christmas Celebrations which also served as a fitting farewell for their Year 6 pupils who are moving onto Intermediate classes in other schools.

The evening started with a presentation and slide show from Principal Marty Gameson, Gameson followed by performance items by the children. These were much enjoyed and proclaimed to be excellent.

Chairperson of the School’s Board of Trustees, Rodney Booth gave a recount of the year that was and presented school support, staff member, Penny Oliver with a gift from the Board celebrating her thirty years of service to the school.

Guest speaker Aria Maria Molteni Luporini, who was a pupil at the school from 1998 to 2001 and has just completed a double honours degree at Canterbury University, urged the children to be the best they could be.

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Back L to R: Hannah Booth, Rebecca Smith (PTA President), Harry Smith.

Front L to R: Alexia Inch, Troy Benbow, Johnny Hart and Sam Ross Year Six awards were awarded to: Alexia Inch (four generations of the family have been through both the TePirita, [which closed 1962] and Hororata Primary Schools). Her grandfather Bill was Chairman of the old Department of Education for the school. Her awards included: The Hororata School 125th Jubilee Citizenship Award, the Parsons Family Diligence Award, Tobruk Farm Young Achievers Awards (Yrs 1-6) - this is a new award which also entails a scholarship of up to $1,000.

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Cultural Both Harry Smith and Troy B e n b o w w o n M al ve r n Community Arts Council Cultural Awards.

Sam Ross - earned two Merit Certificates for Citizenship.

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Readers who participated in the Selwyn District Council Drive Phone Free Survey were entered into a draw to win a $100 MTA Voucher.

The survey was run as part of a campaign to remind motorists of the dangers of driving while using a mobile phone.

“It was pleasing to see so many people taking an interest in this aspect of driver distraction. The varied tips being shared by local drivers about managing the phone while driving was definitely encouraging,” said Ngaire Tinning, Tinning Selwyn District Road Safety Co-ordinator.

The winner of the MTA Voucher was Susan Summerfield of West Melton and Ngaire thanks all those who took part.

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“Under changes to legislation in 2009 using a phone while you are driving or when you are at traffic lights is illegal,” said Selwyn Road Safety Coordinator, Ngaire Tinning. “Using a phone when you have stopped at the lights is a bad idea as many drivers are tempted to continue to finish their conversation or texting as they drive off.”

The survey was carried out as part of a wider Selwyn District Council campaign to encourage motorists to drive phone free by not using mobile or hands free phones so that they were

focussed on driving when in a car.

While the survey results indicated this was an area where drivers can improve, many people who took part in the survey reported they took specific actions to ensure they were not distracted by a phone while driving. 40% of drivers let a passenger take a phone call if it rang when they were driving, and 27% of drivers usually let their phone go to voicemail. 6% of drivers also turned their phone off, put it on silent or put it out of reach.

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Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas West Melton School buses are sporting brand new signs, thanks to safety concerns raised by a group of students and Selwyn MP Amy Adams.

Adams The Year 5 and 6 students from West Melton School had reported to Amy in late October their findings that the majority of cars were speeding past school buses, with the fastest observed travelling at 70 kilometres per hour.

“I was shocked by what the students had observed, including the fact that less than 20% of the people surveyed by the children knew the correct speed for passing a school bus that has stopped to drop off or pick up students,” Amy said.

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Amy had assisted the students with their campaign by writing letters to relevant authorities including Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe, Coe Canterbury District’s Road Policing Manager, Inspector Al Stewart, Stewart and Associate Minister of Education Nikki Kaye.

Kaye “I was very impressed with the students’ concern for their own safety and that of their classmates and I was very happy to help the students make a difference in their local community,” Amy concluded.

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Recycling at record levels Each Selwyn household now creates around 108 kilograms less rubbish per year than six years ago. The change is a result of people using their recycling and organics wheelie bins more and their rubbish wheelie bins less. In 2007 only 26% of the waste that was collected was recyclables and organic. In the year to June 2013, 44% of waste was recycled or composted. In the month of October 2013, for the first time, more than 50% of the waste collected was recyclables and organics.

“Selwyn residents are thinking about our environment and are very active recyclers which is something people should feel proud of,” said Gavin Sole, Sole Selwyn District Council’s Solid Waste Manager.

“Changing the type of bins you use can save you money, and switching to a small red wheelie bin or using bags also encourages more recycling. “A household with a small red rubbish wheelie bin and a yellow recycling or organics wheelie bin, or both, will spend less than a family with only one large red rubbish wheelie bin,” says Gavin. “Using Council rubbish bags is even cheaper.”

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Groups of recycling bins are becoming a common sight on streets in Selwyn. Solid Waste Manager Gavin Sole is pictured with a group of bins out on the streets of Rolleston. less rubbish to the Regional Landfill at Kate Valley is good for the environment and also reduces the amount it costs for the waste to be disposed of. “If we were still creating the same amount of rubbish we were in

2007, we would need to pay an extra $314,000 per year in waste charges.”

Households can phone the Selwyn District Council if they wish to change their bins.

Rubbish and Recycling Options: Rubbish (collected weekly) • Red 240 litre rubbish wheelie bin, $383

per year • Red 80 litre rubbish wheelie bin, $117

per year

High yielding best drought & aphid tolerant variety.

For Deer, Sheep & Cattle.

Excellent P&G Test $5.80kg + GST Good supply

• 60 litre Council rubbish bag, $1.70 per bag

Phone Ian Reed 03 318 8270 021 257 7729

Organics (collected weekly)

Mobile: 027 279 1341

Recycling (collected fortnightly) • A 240 litre yellow wheelie bin costs $61 per

year • 140 litre yellow wheelie bin, $61 per year • 2 x 60 litre crates cost $60 per year • 240 litre green wheelie bin, $204 per year

Phone: 03 318 1500

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.

Friday 20th December 2013

Enviro Ellesmere is hoping to start a new tradition in Selwyn by holding an outdoor recycled sculpture competition. Entry is free and open to all age groups with individual, group or corporate categories.

“The goal of this initiative is to get innovative and creative ideas out in the open. Our area is rich with super creative clever people and an abundance of resources. We want these clever people (that’s you!) to show us how it is possible to repurpose some useful waste items into marvellous contraptions, big and small. It is a great activity for school children, young adults and adults to participate in promoting kiwi-ingenuity on all levels,” said Jade Arnold of Enviro Ellesmere.

“If you have ever marvelled

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over the creations in movies like ‘Water World,’ enjoyed steam-punk art, fancied yourself as an inventor or had the thought ‘hmmmm’, I am sure there is something I could do with that piece of scrap, then this event is for you.

Show us what ideas you have had,” Jade added!

Sculptures can be made of anything or any material to be recycled and prizes will be awarded for artistic merit, ingenuity and resourcefulness.

The sculpture must either ‘do’ something (i.e. move in the wind) or perform a function of some kind (i.e. be a chair).

There are exciting prizes and sculptures will be publicly exhibited in April/May 2014.

Winnin g scu lptu res a re intended to be displayed in communal areas. Enviro

Ellesmere is keen to get this competition going so that it might become a yearly event for Ellesmere and an ongoing attraction to the area.

Entries close: 31st March 2014 Judging: April 2014.

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For more information, competition rules or to register interest in the event: Email: enviroellesmere@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Results Saturday 14th December A Grade West Melton Blue 13 v Courtenay 3 Men Jack Prouting 9 v Dave Lemon 1 Jeroen Breunisse 6 v Liam O'callaghan 0 Bill Turnham 6 v Scott Redmond 0 Sam Bowen 6 v Glen Williams 1 Women Rebecca Henderson 1 v Amy Truscott 9 Lauren Brown 3 v Michelle Reid 6 Suzanne Williams 6 v Cherl Williams 0 Sophie Ross 6 v Bindy 1 Kirwee Black 9 v West Melton Gold 7 Men Ben Clark 6 v Simon Stronach 9 Dave Ashton 6 v Alex Davidson 2 Hamish Cochran 7 v Freddy Varley-Clapp 6 Terry Gallagher 6 v Matthew Emms 7 Women Ashley Schuyl 1 v Vera Goesmann 9 Evie Ruegg 0 v Scarlett Steel 6 Jacinta Morgan 6 v Elise Dein 1 Olivia Stirling 6 v Lucy Jenkins 2

Kirwee Gold 10 v Darfield Devils 6 Men Will Grayling 7 v Scott Mitchell 9 David Topham 4 v Micheal Robertson 6 Johnny Austin 4 v Jarad Bell 6 Dan Burrows 5 v Ryan Frampton 7 Women Annabelle Austin 9 v Katie Chapman 4 Karen Opie 6 v Betsy Williams 2 Donna Frew 7 v Gemma Davidson 6 Jannine Topham 6 v Emily Harrison 3

5th 300 500 yds yds Total Official A Grade R Rowlands 49.07 50.03 99.10 B Mehrtens 48.05 50.08 98.13 C Kershaw 47.01 49.03 96.04 A White 46.05 48.06 94.11 K Harper 46.03 48.01 94.04 F Glass C Brown 49.06 50.08 99.14 Off The Rifle: R Rowlands HCap: K Harper FTR: C Brown

H'cap 101.10 97.13 98.04 100.11 102.04

Presidents 4’s Grade Kirwee Defaulted to v West Melton Darfield 5 v Hororata 1 Greendale v Bye

A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike in English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.

“House” for instance is feminine: “la casa”.

“Pencil” however, is masculine” “el lapis”.

A student asked, “What gender is “computer?”

Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether ‘computer’ should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.

The men’s group decided that ‘computer’ should definitely be the feminine gender (‘la computadora’) because: 1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic; 2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else; 3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; and 4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your pay cheque on accessories for it.

The women’s group, however, concluded that computers should be masculine (‘el computador’) because: 1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on; 2. They have a lot of data but still can’t think for themselves; 3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; and 4. As soon as you commit to one, you realise that if you had waited a little longer, you could have had a better model.

The women WON.

Two x 2 week sessions at Darfield Pool • 1st session: 6th Jan - 17th Jan • 2nd session: 20th Jan - 31st Jan Please call into pool to register or phone Christina 318 8109 in the evenings.

101.14

Dunsandel Groundwater Users Association Inc

Presidents Grade West Melton Blue 8 v Weedons Green 1 Weedons Blue 4 v West Melton Gold 5 View Hill 1 v West Melton White 8 Sheffield 3 v Courtenay West 6 Courtenay East 3 v Kirwee White 6 Darfield South v Darfield North - No Result Hororata 4 v Kirwee Red 5 Darfield West v Bye

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of the 2013 Annual General Meeting To be held 16th January 2014 at 6pm, Dunsandel Sports Centre

Twilight Results 13th December 2013 Men: J Halkett 30 P Pownceby M Adams 29 R Parker R O’Malley 26 B Weatherley B Jordaan 26 E Coop R Abbott 26 I Palmer R Bryant 25 P Eddy B Scott 24 D Platt R Poskitt 24 Women: B Bryant 29 K Penney M Abbott 26 R Kars J Helmore 25 2’s - R Parker, E Coop, D Platt Closest to Pin: E Coop, S Gilmour

29 28 26 26 25 25 24

Agenda: • Chairman’s address • Financial Accounts • Regulatory Overview

• Selwyn-Waihora Plan Nutrient Limits • General Business

Lucy Johnson - Secretary/Treasurer Tel: 027 459 2303

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(Donated by Darfield Bakery)

Christmas Ambrose Results 14th December 2013 1st - G Deans, J Hicks, R Marsh, L Oliver 56.3 2nd - K Hicks, J Hann, B Cleland, B Bryant 56.4 3rd - K Kibler, J McLeod, P Pownceby, J Halkett 56.5 4th - T Hicks, R Parker, P Eddy, S Brown 56.9 21st Yellow Tees Stableford Remember Tournaments 28th - Post Entry 2nd - Post Entry 12th - Sponsored Tournament Entries to J or M Morten 3179001

NO NEED TO TRAVEL! Pure Dance Academy brings dance classes to you.

Adjacent to Schools in West Melton, Kirwee, Darfield, Glentunnel & Oxford.

Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary Dance Preschool to Adult Act now to secure your place for 2014 & be eligible for great class discounts on enrolments before 20th January.

Be quick contact Mary Phone 03 348 3314 mary.grofski@xtra.co.nz

DATES TO REMEMBER 20th Dec 20th Dec 21st Dec 21st Dec 21st Dec 22nd Dec 22nd Dec 22nd Dec 24th Dec 24th Dec 24th Dec 25th Dec 31st Dec 5th Jan 11th Jan 12th Jan 16th Jan 20th Jan 25th Jan 8th Feb

9:00pm 9:30pm 9:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 10:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm 4:30pm 6:30pm 10:30pm

Darfield Hotel Live Music “Rockabella” Terrace Wine Bar Live Music “Ignition” Darfield Farmers Market Christmas Market Christmas Party, Darfield Plunket & Toy Library Mac’s Moment Book Launch Kirwee Community Church Family Christmas Service Texas Holdem’ Poker Tournament Community Carol Service Malvern Anglican Parish Children’s Service Malvern Anglican Parish Children’s Service Christmas Eve Candlelit Service Christmas Day Church Services New Year’s Eve 4 Course Gala Dinner 2:00pm Coalgate Tavern’s Music Jam 9:00am Darfield Farmers Market Car Boot Sale 10:00am Café Hope Picnic Lunch 6:00pm Dunsandel Groundwater Users Assn Inc AGM 9:00am Malvern News Office Re-opens for 2014 6:00pm Solo Artist ‘Dearna Doglione’ Performing 9:00am Darfield Farmers Market Car Boot Sale

Main Street, Darfield Main Street, Darfield Next to CRT, Darfield Plunket Rooms Darfield Sheffield Hotel Kirwee Sports Pavilion Darfield Hotel Trinity Church, Darfield St Georges, Kirwee St Ambrose, Sheffield Trinity Church, Darfield Malvern Area The Oaks, Darfield Coalgate Next to CRT, Darfield St James Church, Sheffield Dunsandel Sports Centre Clock Tower Corner Terrace Winebar, Darfield Next to CRT, Darfield

Friday 20th December 2013

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

Christmas Greetings Wishing all relations and friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Results 14th December Competition - Stableford 1st - Jim Adams 47 pts (nb. played to his age shooting 75 off the stick) 2nd - Dave Frogatt 45 pts 3rd - Jenny Pearson 45 pts 4th - David Thompson 44 pts 5th - Kath Adams 44pts Twos: D McKay, R Weaver, J Adams Closest to Pin # 9 - Donated Bottle of Wine: D McKay # 17 - Chalmers Construction: W Watson

Alice Abrahams

KIRWEE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Thank you for your support this year, we would like to wish all our customers a safe and happy festive season.

We will be closed from 22 December and reopening on 06th January.

See you in 2014!

CHILDCARE

Closed till January Merry Xmas to all!

BABYSITTER available - 17 year old DHS student is looking for casual and/or set babysitting jobs in the Darfield area.

Available days/nights during the holidays also afternoon/ nights during the school term.

For more details phone Kate 318 8712 or text 027 840 8814.

Sunday 22nd December - 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion (note change of venue from previous years) • Ventriloquist Marty Scheib • Speaker Pastor Brian Booth • Christmas Carols • Cup of Tea and Fellowship to follow

PUBLIC NOTICES

Café Hope Open

Thank you to everyone for your support this year.

See you in 2014!

10:00am Sunday 12th January

Music Jam

Please bring a picnic lunch to share.

St James Sunday School Hall Wright’s Road, Sheffield All Welcome Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy, Safe, New Year.

Featuring Local Entertainers Sunday 5th Jan ‘14 2:00pm Coalgate Tavern All Welcome!

CHURCH of the Open Door, Te Pirita. Where people learn to have faith in God through AIR conditioning repairs, rethe teaching of our Lord Jesus gassing and installation on Christ. Open 24/7. trucks, tractors, com bines, forestry and earthm oving CLEANING equipment. Fully equipped service vehicle including hose- MOVING house, an open day m aking. O ver 40 years coming up, getting a rental experience. Contact Ken at property ready for new North Canterbury Auto Air. Phone 0274 341 260 or tenants, need help with a spring clean? Give Tania a call workshop, 03 313 6785.

at 021 174 9239.

HAUNUI TRUST, DARFIELD Independent Housing for the Elderly An immaculate sunny two bedroom villa with single garage is now available for occupancy

Where people learn to have faith in God through the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Open 24/7.

For further information as to costs and eligibility please contact Mary Ireland (Trustee) mary.rob@clear.net.nz or 03 318 8649

May God bless everyone in Selwyn at this Christmas time.

This advertisement is inserted by the Haunui Trust Board, P O Box 13-339, Christchurch 8141

SOUTH MALVERN NETBALL CLUB

50th JUBILEE February 2014

21st - 22nd February 2014 Registrations are now open

Pick up a form from the: • Glentunnel Store • Darfield Post Shop

Or: • Ph Glenda 318 4145 • Look up our Facebook page

Sponsored by McCorkindale Contracting & Glenda & Graeme Albon

CHURCH NOTICES

AIR CONDITIONING

BIRTH NOTICES

Church of the Open Door Te Pirita

851 Jones Rd, Rolleston Phone 347 4020

PUBLIC NOTICES

FAMILY CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Many thanks to our sponsors.

Jones Road Auto

Faulkner - Taylor Lachlan and Amy are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy

Jack Ian Faulkner on Sunday 8th Dec weighing a healthy 8lb10oz.

Huge thanks to midwife Theresa Brown and Darfield Hospital.

CARPET CLEANING CARPET/WINDOW cleaning. Quick drying. For a thorough job at a competitive rate. Call or text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

CATTERY BOUTIQUE boarding for cats.

‘Caring for your feline in the best possible way’. Local in Darfield. Phone Office: 03 318 7023 or 021 226 5848, E: jjules@xtra.co.nz. Enquires most welcome.

CONTRACTING C O N V E N TI O N A L B a l i n g contractor operating in the Darfield and Kirwee areas.

Quality job, experienced operator. Operating a high performance baler. Trust a local. Minimum charges app l y. Phon e Sh eldo n 027 619 9050 HAY baling. For all your conventional small bale requirements. Running a 2013 new Holland baler.

Phone Shawn or Heather Valpy on 027 203 9205.

Fodder Beet inter-row cultivation service now available in your area.

Phone Jeff for an obligation free quote 027 6537 969

Friday 20th December 2013

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CONTRACTING

(Small Bales) • Mowing, Raking, Ph Mike/Jackie Baling • Can stack if needed in your shed.

• All areas.

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.

Home: 03 347 3479 Cell Phone: 027 228 9868 CELEBRANT W E D D I N GS , Ci vi l Un i on Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Funerals & Unveilings.

Jenni Gibson phone/fax: 324 8332 Mob: 021 723 089 jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz Website: www.celebrantservices.net.nz

EQUESTRIAN DOGS

FREE RANGE POOCHES Breeding & Boarding Going to the Coast?

Can’t take your Dog?

18 years Vet’s Nurse Exp Phone: 027 227 4355 or 318 4172 - Springfield freerangepooches@hotmail.com Find us on Facebook

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS And

Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford Would like to thank all our valued customers and their wonderful dogs for making our first year so pleasurable.

We wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.

Anne, Vern & Gareth Whiting

03 312 3355 027 288 8724 Open 7 days 9am-11pm, 4pm-6pm

EQUESTRIAN D & D+ qualified riding instructor that comes to you.

Get the confidence on & off your horse/pony, while having a fun but knowledgeable lesson. All ages welcomed.

Can be a ‘one on one’ or a small group. References available. Ph Liz 03 318 8038.

GARDENS & LAWNS

ARANBE HANDY SERVICES “Handy

locals doing it for you”

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Safe & Happy Holidays.

All the best for 2014.

Owner/Operators Brian & Robyn Wendt

027 290 1390 or 318 8106

FENCING

DRIVEWAYS

SUMMERFIELD FENCING

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

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

in your area now.

Lifestyle, Farm, Sheep, Cattle, Horse, all types of animals.

Fences, yards, sheds, arenas, shelters, runs.

27 yeas contract fencing.

John is available to help with design and planning.

Phone Carol and John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas

GARDENS & LAWNS

FOR SALE

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.

GRAZING

GRAZING available - horses or DRYER - Fisher & Paykel Dryer dairy calves. 15 hectares, 4kg Aerodry, front venting numbers to suit. Please phone only. Near new. $380ono. 03 318 3700.

Phone 03 3187 942.

HOUSE TO LET AMERICAN oak table and six leather co ver ed chairs, 4 bedroom brick house coloured cream. 1500 x 983 x available now. Fully fenced, 730 high. $600 ono. Phone logfire/wetback & heatpump.

03 317 9644.

Close to schools & shops WOOD shavings - untreated, preferably short term tenants. clean shavings suitable for References required. $415 horse stables, calving sheds, pw. Viewings by appointment chicken houses and rabbit only. Phone 027 315 3523. h u tch es. A vai l ab l e i n DARFIELD - 1 bedroom fully 70L bags, 1m 3 b al es furnishes self contained unit. (compressed) and bulk Suit professional person or delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 couple. No pets or smokers for more details. $230.00 includes gas. Ph. 027 419 0998 available after 7th Jan.

DOUBLE horse float for hire, tandem axel, pick up and drop FIREWOOD & COAL off by arrangement from West Melton area. Fits horses up to HORORATA Firewood, old man 17hh. Contact 027 608 0330. pine, good supply. Buy now, EQUINE & Pet Massage - Is your best mate uncomfortable, quick delivery. Ph 318 0705 elderly, got arthritis, not or 027 781 1492 & lve msg. performing well or just RK Firewood is back. Are you needing a treat? Phone 027 ready for winter? Available 608 0330 to book an now - Old Man Pine, Bluegum appointment in your own & Oregon. All top quality, home with a qualified vet clean wood. Eftpos available. nurse. Refs available.

Please phone Rini Contracting MOTORCYCLES GRAZING available for two to 027 451 7300. three horses West Melton.

Plenty of grass. Available now.

Must pick up after own horses Riverlea Firewood CAN DELIVER and attend regularly. Phone Early bird special now on, get in early for next winter.

027 608 0330.

Great range of H O R SE sh o e ing / t ri ms . woods available.

Patient and knowledgeable Orders and Enquires to p r of ess ion al ho r s em an PH 027 439 9116 03 310 7311 available, Good with those HAPPER’S horses that haven’t had too Thank you to all our clients GARAGE SALE HONDA LMVD much foot attention. Handling for your support throughout the year, we wish you a B A R G A I N S , h o u s e h o l d Specialist Farm Bike services also available. Based Merry Christmas and a clearance. 190 Horndon St, in Windwhistle. Phone Nick Sales & Service Happy & Safe Darfield, this Saturday 21st, 021 423 393.

Ph 03 325 4086 8:30am - 1:00pm. Assortment PONY available for lessons - New Year from the Team at of items; Niagara massage great for children who want to Riverlea learn but don’t have own chair, ag ed ex tendabl e PLANT NURSERIES Firewood. pony. Phone 318 8038. wooden table and 4 wooden chairs, formica table, 2 HORORATA Nurseries - Quality FIREWOOD & COAL FIREWOOD & COAL Edwardian chairs, heated landscape plants at wholesale electric toilet seat, wooden prices. Specialists in farm and Pine: AC & EA WAKELIN • Mature side board 3 drawer, spinning dairy conversion plantings.

3 mtrs $175 wheel, books, baby gear, Natives, ornamentals, hedging, FIREWOOD 6 mtrs $340 deciduous trees. Hardy locally vacuum cleaner.

9 mtrs $510 g r own s to ck. Fr i en d l y SUPPLIERS SATURDAY 21st December, from 12 mtrs $675 Phone 9am. Coalgate (opposite Fire k n ow l ed g eab l e ad vi ce.

15 mtrs $840 • Hardwoods available Station). Queen bed, coffee Phone Dave or Wendy for hours 03 318 1484 or • Old man pine also table girls bike, art, pictures, we are open. Ph 03 318 0081 021 260 4520 available great indoor plants, trees, lots o r vi s i t o ur w eb si te.

(Certified truck for measurement) • WINZ quotes welcomed www.hororatanurseries.co.nz knick knacks etc.

PEA STRAW

$40

Friday 20th December 2013 PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

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RAFFLE RESULTS

SITUATION VACANT

Coalgate Bowling Club Christmas Raffle

Friends of Kirwee Model School Christmas Raffle

FENCING contractor requires honest hardworking men for r u r al f en ci n g l o cal l y.

Competitive wage offered for skilled staff. Phone Geoff 021 640 748.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

277 687 494 150

K. Howard Sandra E. McKay M. Park

ROOF MAINTENANCE

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements

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

General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702.

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1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Tracey Jones Neil Frazer Tania Gallagher Steve Whitby David Kennedy Janine Topham Jamie Ruwhiu Cheryl Williams Andrea Reid Enda

All winners notified

SITUATION VACANT

Factory Worker SERVICES PETS/LIVESTOCK Wanted PAINTER Rapid Response. KITTENS - 8 weeks old to RH Pet and Farm Minding going away over Xmas/New in Darfield with Quality work guaranteed. giveaway to good homes.

Years? Qualified vet nurse machinery experience.

Interi or /E xterio r, roofs, Phone 318 8889 evenings. available to care for your spraypainting, waterblasting.

Start January.

Phone Graeme for a free horses, cats, dogs, birds or REAL ESTATE Three days per week quote 318 2614. Email li ves tock in their own Tue, Wed & Fri spotgee@xtra.co.nz environment. Daily visits or by 3153 Coaltrack Rd, arrangement to suit your A/H Phone Coalgate. requirements. Refs available PERSONAL 03 344 2141 Unique 4HA lifestyle Ph 027 608 0330.

FORTY and beyond? Where do or email block by Selwyn River. you look for a companion, or Large productive canpel@xtra.co.nz SITUATION VACANT intimacy, or both? Meet garden. Renovated, warm, family home. someone local right now!

3/4 bedrms, 2 bathrms, privatearrangements.co.nz or sleepout, sheds, double ph Kate 027 437 8345 (no garage. Open home texts). wanted for the next few weeks PAINTING & DECORATING

Part Time Relief Milker

Sunday 2-4pm.

TradeMe DNP828.

REAL ESTATE

Tel. 021 155 7294

to cover annual leave.

New 54 Bale Rotary great facilities.

Phone Hamish 027 526 5076 Email hamishphilburn@xtra.co.nz

• Darfield: [new] Superior modern family home,

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• •

•

2013 Master Build Award. 6 bedrooms,3 living areas.

Excellent out door living, spa area, man cave, A must see, many extras. 3 Perrin Place.

Please phone to view.

West Melton: “Superior Rural Living” 4 hectares, excellent 5 bay shed. 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas all open out to the north set in lovely garden setting.

Darfield: Bareland, 4 hectares, back section, all services at gate. Private, great views.

Darfield: [new] 6 Avoca Place, Two storey home, very neatly presented 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, fully secure set in quiet cul-de-sac. Vendors have bags packed. A must to sell, $440.000. Open Home Sunday 22nd Dec, 2 - 2:30pm. Xmas holidays please phone to view.

Coalgate: 4 bedroom, open plan living permanent material home set on large section. Sale: $390,000.

Wishing you all a very Happy and Safe Xmas.

I am available if required.

Min Cookson 027 249 5417 03 347 9944

Nursery worker wanted.

Part time contract work.

Heavy activities included.

Suit local. We are located on Newtons Rd 4km from Kirk Rd. Prefer email contact: paul@fernfactor.co.nz Ph: 03 344 0297

SITUATION WANTED E X PE RI E N CE D ch ai n s aw operator offers work. Trees/ logs cut for firewood. Phone 022 618 9742.

MATURE cleaner or pet sitting service available in Selwyn area for post grad student seeking casual or permanent work. References available.

Phone Robyn 027 453 1850.

SEMI retired, physically fit male requiring local work for 3 - 5 days per week from 6th January. Agriculture, heavy truck and trailer licences, fork lift experience. Willing worker.

Call Mark on 021 125 4242.

STOCKFOOD

Pit Lane Motorcycles has a full time position available for a Mechanic.

Must have common sense, be honest and reliable.

Hrs: Wed - Fri: 8:30 - 5 & Sat - Sun: 10 - 4

Phone 03 318 7924

STANDING TRITICALE Suitable for baleage or silage.

Offers Ph 027 6537 969

MEADOW HAY Darfield Tyre Centre Ltd have a vacancy for a

Junior Tyre Technician This is a new position & may suit a School Leaver.

Applicants must be motivated with good work ethics and fit in to our Team environment.

Full training will be given to the successful applicant.

Please apply in writing to: The Manager, 2-6 South Terrace, Darfield

Conventional bales.

Some at $4 and some at $5.

Ph 0274 246 637 VEHICLE FOR SALE 1992 Ford Laser, hatch back, 1300cc, 5 speed. $900.

Phone 027 213 8557.

Friday 20th December 2013

Page 30 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).

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

SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

Black Sheep Scrap wishes all our local clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

NOTE: We are closed for Christmas from 18th Dec to 6th Jan. We will check answer phone messages periodically over the holidays.

03 318 0633 or 027 255 4484 TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

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’

Renovating?

Raising my glass to you all for a Safe and Happy Christmas and New Year

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.

Phone Andrew Sanderson

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

Ph: 03 312 4667 or Mob: 021 972 813 email: gerry.thomson@smith-sons.co.nz

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TRADES BUILDER - local builder avail abl e now. Tr ade qualified and licensed. No job too small. Call today on 027 227 3377.

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.

www.smith-sons.co.nz

BUILDING • New houses • Renovations • Joinery • Farm Sheds

Matt Fechney M: 021 0255 2017 A/H: 03 365 6342 omahabuilding@hotmail.co.nz

LANDSCAPING • Paving • Decks • Fences • Pergolas

Wishing all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy Holiday.

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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

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

RIANS B T

TERED REGI S RICIAN ELECT

ELELECTRIC LTD Domestic - Commercial

Brian Rowe Kirwee

Phone 03 318 1928 Mobile 027 251 0151

Brian & Barbara would like to thank all our customers & wish you compliments of the season.

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: Fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery Contact Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to everyone!

Wishing all clients - past, present & future a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Ph 0800 765 758 Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282 81 Main South Road, Rolleston

Friday 20th December 2013 TRADES 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.

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.

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PEST CONTROL Phone 03 347 9789 Toll free 0800 110 359

Certified Technician

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Flies Whitetail Spiders Wasps Ants Fleas

“We do not telemarket!”

Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year to all my clients.

Have a safe & enjoyable holiday!

493 Bealey Rd, Aylesbury Mark Walker ♦ Ph 03 318 1529 ♦ www.walklins.co.nz

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

Closed 20th Dec Reopen 20th Jan

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD “I would like to thank all my clients for a great year, I hope everyone has a safe & happy festive season and look forward to doing business in 2014.

After a short break I will be available from the 6th January but if anything urgent arises please do not hesitate to contact me”

Simon O’Connell - Phone - 021 048 4799 We’re away from Friday 20th December, until Monday 6th January.

Wishing everyone a safe & happy festive season.

The strongest medium to small buildings & greenhouses on the New Zealand market.

Contact: Daniel 021 776 138 or Lincoln 027 439 9707 www.realsteelframing.co.nz

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Thanks for your support this year.

• Drainage • Siteworks • Driveways; Residental & Lifestyle • Ribrafts - Grid & Beam • General Excavation Contracts Manager: Daniel 021 776 138 Manager: Lincoln 027 439 9707 prosidecontractingltd@yahoo.co.nz

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Thanks for your support this year.

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!

Mark & Sue from Super Com puter would like to thank you all for your custom this year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a great 2014. We close on the 23rd of December and reopen January the 6th.

www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

Friday 20th December 2013

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

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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

Closed for Statutory days only Wishing all our clients a happy holiday. See you in 2014!

MALVERN COMPUTERS

Merry C hristmas We thank you for your support in the past year and hope that you have a great holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Closed Statutory Days Only

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

Merry Christmas to all our Clients & suppliers, thank you for your support.

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Phone • 26 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

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New Homes Alterations Pergolas Decking Log Fire Installations

Mobile: 0274 366 027 Mark: 03 318 7997 Richard:03 318 8980

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.

Mark Davis

Wishing everyone Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744

www.spouting2u.co.nz

Licenced Builder

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

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

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 0800 11 22 40 chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

So try us first!

Closed from P: 03 318 8663 F: 03 318 8904 20th Dec 2013 M: 027 229 4965 reopen E: woodshack@gmail.com 13th Jan 2014 3 North Tce, Darfield 7510

Wishing all our clients a happy holiday, thank you for all your support this year.