Malvern news 21st nov 2014

Inside this issue: Young Rider Wins cont…..

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Malvern Athletics Unique Shopping Experience

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Stopping Drink Driving

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West Melton Update

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Testing For Arsenic

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Emergency Stats

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Southwell Rendevouz Australia Bound Mortgage & Insurance Advice

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COURTENAY A & P SHOW FEATURE Pages 7 - 22 Be Prepared For Wind

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A Christmas Carol Sports

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Public Notices Diary

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Classifieds Trades Email Column

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Approx imately 900 horses take part in events during the Christchurch Show, including showing classes, dressage and show jumping, as well as participating in parades in the Main Arena. This provides younger riders with an amazing opportunity to show off their riding skills and compete against other young riders.

This year, local rider Sophie Townsend won the Pony Hunter event on Wednesday, achieving

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an impressive first and second riding both of her ponies. In the W orking Pony Hunter class on Thursday she again got first and second on both ponies, as well as Reserve Champion W orking Hunter.

On Friday Sophie competed in the prestigious Ballantynes Canterbury Open Cup Pony Hunter, which she won on her pony Tallyho Neptune.

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Sophie Townsend receiving her sashes, rug and trophies.

If your child is year 8 this year (2014), they will move into year 9 in 2015, this means your child has now changed from the automatic enrolment of the Primary Dental Service.

You must select a private dental practice to register your child with, for their free dental treatment until they turn 18yrs old. It is very important that your child is registered with a dental practice to ensure that your child does not miss this opportunity to free dental care.

If you would like to register your child with Darfield Dental please call our practice to make sure their details are on our system. Your child will not receive a dental appointment, if they are not registered with us.

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She also won the Best Rider in the Canterbury Cup. This rounded out a very successful show for Sophie and her ponies, Summer Fiesta and Tallyho Neptune.

Some other winning riders from the Selwyn area were Gus Thompson riding Simply Striking who rode to a second place in the Canterbury Cup and Heather McConchie on Tallyho the J oker who was placed third in the Canterbury Cup. The Canterbury A & P Show boasts one of the country’s largest equestrian programmes so these were ex tremely creditable results for the district’s young riders.

Congratulations go out to any other riders, who were also successful on the day but aren't men tio ned here on this occasion.

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Sophie Townsend in the Grand Parade at the Christchurch Show.

Malvern Primary School’s athletic sports were held on Monday in fine, sunny conditions at Darfield High School.

Above. Greendale School took 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings in the 10 year old girls long sprint final.

L to R: Brooke Thomason (1st), Georgie Hamilton (2nd) and Rowan Hickey (3rd). Congratulations to all those that have been selected for the Canterbury Zones in December.

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Once again, and just in time for Christmas shopping a small group of mainly local women (Pam Pam Duncan, Duncan Carolyne J ones, ones J acqui Sime, Sime Bronwyn Hamilton, Hamilton Katherine Clelland and J uanita McAndrew) McAndrew will offer an unique shopping ex perience at the Selwyn Gallery. Taking place on November 29th and 30th (between 10am and 4pm) the women have put together an eclectic mix of goodies for Christmas.

“The support we received last year was outstanding,” said Pam Duncan, “so much so that we’re doing it again and giving locals the chance to shop locally.”

On December 1st changes to the allowable alcohol limit for driving will come into effect.

The adult (twenty and older) limit will lower to 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (.05) on December 1st. The old limit allowed people that were impaired to still be legal to drive and the lower limit reinforces the message to the public that d rinki ng an d drivin g is unacceptable.

However, for New Zealand to really reduce the number of people hurt by drink drivers, there are other changes in the way that offenders are dealt with that need to happen.

“Catching drink drivers is not the problem. The problem is that what we’re doing once we catch them isn’t working,” said AA Mo to rin g Af fairs Ge nera l Manager Mike Noon.

Noon An AA Research Foundation report last year showed that 11,979 or 51.2% of the drink drivers caught in 2012 were repeat offenders.

“High risk drink drivers should have to have alcohol interlocks fitted to their vehicles. These

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Darfield Gift Gallery invites you to our

Christmas Shopping Night Tuesday 2nd Dec, 5 - 9pm Pam Duncan and Carolyne Jones with some of the stunning and attractive goods on offer at the local Christmas Shopping event.

The gr oup are off ering jewellery, patchwork, candles, Christmas wreaths and crackers, along with iced Christmas cakes, boxed homemade fudge, jam,

pickles and baking plus lots more too.

“Do come and pay us a visit,” Pam added, “I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.”

only allow a person who is 100% sober to use the car.”

“Alcohol interlocks are devices like breathalysers that drivers have to use before and during a drive. They became a sentencing option in New Zealand in 2012 but, out of 11,692 eligible offenders that appeared before the courts in their first year, just 228 received an interlock licence.

The AA wants all repeat drink drivers or those caught at twice the criminal limit to have an interlock fitted to their vehicle.

The revenue from the fines from drivers caught at alcohol levels

between .05 to .08 under the new limit should also be used to fund more interlocks for the highest risk offenders.

“Even with the tiny number of interlocks in use in New Zealand there were still nearly 1,000 instances in the programme’s first year when the device wouldn’t let a vehicle start because someone with alcohol in their system tried to use the car. If we are serious about saving lives we need to have thousands of these in vehicles rather than a couple of hundred,” Mike concluded.

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Montessori West Melton School’s recent pet day was deemed an outstanding success with over 200 animals of all breeds and varieties turning out to be looked at and judged.

There was a huge increase in the number of dogs making an appearance and these came in all shapes and sizes - but with a common denominator, they were much loved and much cared for.

The W harenui was groaning under the weight of all the baking, flowers, vegetables, art and construction work to be Amelia Coyle with her dog - the very cute ‘Copper’. They came judged - and it made for third in the small dog section. wonderful viewing.

The School’s Eco Warriors did a and the PTA sold out of ice The day appeared to be enjoyed roaring trade in vegetable plants creams (which didn’t have by all - animals and humans and worm wee (for the garden!!) anything to do with worm wee!). alike.

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Eleven athletes from W est Melton School have qualified to advance to the Canterbury Zones to be held in Ashburton during December.

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Brook Leighton - long jumping in the 11 year old boys class.

From front to back: Emily Waters, Hannah King, Jessie McKee and Caitlyn Day came 1st in their four person relay event.

Emily was also placed third in her high jump event and all four will now progress to the Canterbury Zones.

Louis Frew - Competing in the 10 year Boys Shot Put. Louis came 3rd in Shot Put and Discus and has qualified for the Canterbury Zones.

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W est Melton School pupils Left: ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) Champs, Max Painter & Jackson Bunting. Max received his for Mathematics and Jackson (striking again) in English. These are the final results for the year.

Right: Kerry Poulsen has been nominated as a finalist in the Interface Awards 2014 for Best Teaching with ICT for primary schools. Kerry and her students in LC 10 entered their very impressive iMovie which they had shared with W est Melton School in assembly a few weeks ago.

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Selwyn District Council and Environment Canterbury will un dertake a soil tes tin g programme at a Darfield subdivision to establish whether properties may be affected by historic land contamination.

Staff from the two councils visited property owners in the Stanwood Grove subdivision last week to advise them about the soil testing programme and to seek permission for soi l sampling.

The testing programme has been established after soil tests results were carried out by some S tan wo od Grove pr oper ty owners.

“The recent test results show that at one property arsenic is p rese nt in the s oil a t levels noticeably higher than the national environmental standards and at two other properties levels are slightly higher than recommended levels,” said J ohn Christensen, Christensen Environmental Services Manager at Selwyn District Council.

“At this stage we consider the potential risk to residents from any contamination is low. For householders carrying out everyday activities on a property it is unlikely that the level of contamination will be high enough to result in any health issues.”

J ohn added that it is likely the contamination is the result of the

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historic operation of a sheep dip and sale yards, which were in use on part of the subdivision site from the 1880s, up until the early 1940s. “Our priority now is to undertake soil sampling throughout the subdivision to find out more about the other properties, including whether any contaminants are detected, where they are, and at what levels.

“Our number one concern is to provide residents with information and to protect their safety, which is why we are talking to the residents and seeking their permission to take samples and carry out the testing programme.”

J ohn said the subdivision, comprising 23 properties, was originally developed in 2004 to 2005. Because of the known history of the site the developer was required to provide a site contamination assessment as part of the consent process.

That assessment, which was carried out by an independent consultant for the developer, indicated the presence of arsenic, but recommended that it was safe to proceed with the subdivision. Selwyn District C oun cil and Envir onme n t Canterbury will review the original assessment as part of the current investigation, to find out why the more recent testing appears to have produced

different results.

Around 20 pr operties in Stanwo od Grove and five properties in the adjacent Pemberton subdivision, closest to where the historic sheep dip was located, will be tested.

Selwyn District Council will pay for the testing programme.

Environment Canterbury team leader contaminated sites Davina McNickel said specialists will visit properties to collect up to four soil samples at various locations and depths from around from the properties using a hand auger – a hand held drilling tool.

She said all sites will be left as they were before the sampling and no samples will be collected from paths, driveways or paved areas. “We will let residents know these results and what, if anything, the recommended nex t steps are, within four to five weeks of the testing.

“It is important this is done so people know how to manage their land in a way that keeps them, their family and their pets from being ex posed to potential contaminants.”

Davin a said Envir onme n t Canterbury has a legal obligation to identify any potentially contaminated land.

A range of information on the testing programme, background to the s ite and heal th information has also been given to residents.

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STATISTICS DURING OCTOBER 2014: Duty Hours On Transport: 288.5 On Standby: 1002 Events: 15

Extra Hours Other: 60 Training: 96 Oct total: 1461.50

Calls Medical: 36 Trauma: 17 Total: 53

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It’s now less than two weeks until South well Ren devouz (affectionately known as Mouse) leaves, with entourage, on an epic trip to W erribee, Australia!

Hard work and good breeding has resulted in Mouse qualifying to make the New Zealand Showing Team (NZST) enabling her to go to Melbourne and compete at the Equestrian Australia (A) Nationals on December 5th and 6th. Owners Loretta Tait and her parents Rod and Maureen W atson along with rider Rebecca Rowlands have been working constantly to ensure the trip can go ahead, but prior to leaving they have achieved some massive results on home territory.

At the Christchurch Show last week Southwell Rendevouz ridden by Rebecca, won both her Open Lightweight Hunter and Ladies Hunter followed by being named Open Champion Hunter.

“Thanks to Lou (Loretta) Tait and the W atsons for letting me ride Mouse and have her at home, she is a once in a lifetime horse and I am very lucky to have her and love her to bits.

Y ou are a superstar Miss Mouse,” Rebecca enthused.

“Fundraising for the trip has involved quite a bit of work but so, so worth it,” Loretta said.

“The recent Market night was a great event, the Kirwee Hall looked fantastic and was decked out with a wide range of good, quality stalls and the turnout was ex cellent too.”

“Our classic car poker run was an awesome day, attended by 73 people along with 23 classic ca r s . N e ar ly ev ery o n e commented how well run it was and asked if we were holding

Rebecca Rowlands and Southwell Rendevouz at the Christchurch A & P Show. another one nex t year. The answer to that is definitely yes and we will donate the proceeds to a local organisation. The car run wouldn’t have been the success it was without all the much appreciated support from businesses, both locally and from Christchurch,” Loretta added.

A heart-warming story from the day involved an elderly couple who, on their way to the Highland games driving their Armstrong Sidley, saw all the classic cars and decided to join the fundraisers. They won the award for best cruiser, which was especially poignant as the driver was about to relinquish his licence due to health issues.

He had owned and driven the car since the day he picked up his wife’s engagement ring.

“On the whole we have raised nearly all that we need to get

Mouse to Australia, something we could never have done without massive support from all corners of the country - we have been totally overwhelmed,” S o u th we l l Re n d e v o u z’ s fundraising team commented.

“W e have one last show on Saturday - the Courtenay show, then leaving Christchurch on November 26th, driving to Auckland, and catching flights on De cember 3rd before co m p e ti ti o n b e gi ns o n December 6th. It’s ex citing and daunting all rolled into one, but we are not just going over there to make up the numbers, we are going to try and give it our all and make everyone proud of our efforts and of course our beautiful Mouse,” Lore tta finished.

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2014 Show President Peter Schnell’s, Courtenay A & P involvement began at a very young age. “My father Trevor was preside nt in 1991, Grandfather Roland Reed in 1955 and my sisters and late mother have shown horses for more years than I can remember,” Peter said. “My i nvo lvem en t b eg an wi th exhibiting pet lambs and riding horses, before becoming a committee member seventeen years ago.”

Peter has under taken to ex perience many areas of the S h o w’ s p l a n n i n g a n d organisation. Starting as a car parking marshall, then a trade stall holder and now the 2014 President. “I think I may have missed only one show in my life, and that was when I was on my OE,” Peter said.

Fourth generation farmer Peter, along with his wife J anelle raise their three daughters on the family farm. Continuing 120 years of farming in Darfield they

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focus on raising Corriedale she ep alon g wi th som e cropping. Alongside this they also manufacture Viking Kayaks.

The couple’s eldest daughter, Sarah, works on a dairy farm while the younger girls, Amanda and Kylie are pupils at Darfield High School. The girls have attended the Courtenay Show every year and are dedicated competitors with their pet lambs, flowers, baking and photos.

The Schnelles are an ex tremely keen sporting family, and try to make time to attend many events associated with their interests. When Peter has some spare time he enjoys getting out for a Mountain Bike, “keeping up with the kids and J anelle,” he laughed. “or a Kayak, especially during family camping trips.”

W hen asked about favourite show memories Peter added that of the many, his memorable top three would be, “being towed around the ring on my knees by my pet lamb, or when

The Schnell family: Janelle, Peter, Amanda & Kylie (Sarah absent) and dog!

Amanda came home with the champions ribbon for her pet lamb. While not forgetting the pleasure of presenting the RK Re e d tr o p hy wi th my grandmother.”

Peter is looking forward to his responsibilities on the day, such as meeting and thanking the judges f or their e ffor ts, presenting trophies, judging as required and making sure

things go to plan. He also hopes to view as much of the show as he can and take time out where possible to speak to exhibitors.

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Proud to sponsor the Gift Lamb & Fleece Competition at the Courtenay A & P Show, wishing the committee all the best for a successful day.

W hen Sharon Kellock decided to undertake the role of Secretary for the Courtenay Show she had no idea of just what a huge job she was taking on.

T he p revi ous se cr etary , Adrienne Begg, Begg had held the position for an impressive thirty years and if stepping into her shoes wasn’ t i ntimida ting enough, there was also the fact that Sharon openly admits she doesn’t know much about animals!

“I still don’t know a cob from a hack, but it’s gradually soaking in,” she laughed.

W ith the role being very hands on Sharon has relied on the support of outgoing secretary Adrienne for advice on the many challenges that have come up along the way.

Previous ex perience as a high school IT teacher have been a distinct advantage for Sharon as she has needed to come to grips with the new Showday computer program. Until this year they have relied upon the efficient assistance of Debbie Hewitt, who has input all the entries manually. This was a

huge task each year!

“The new specialised A & P Show software has meant a lot of ex tra work initially but will make show planning easier and less labour intensive, for future years,” Sharon commented.

Ano ther bonus for bo th organisers and entrants has been initiating the ability to accept entries online. This is the first time Courtenay has done so and it has helped r e d u ce th e wo r k l o a d substantially. Around half of all entries received this year have been lodged online.

Debbie continues to be a valuable part of the team assisting on Show day, and will attend to the inputting and processing of results.

“W e are ex tremely grateful to her for all her hard work,” Sharon added.

W ith the inevitable stresses involved in undertaking a new role, Sharon has found the C om mi tte e to b e b o th supportive and helpful. In addition she credits support from her counterpart at the Ellesmere Show for making the learning curve a little less steep.

W hile most simply turn up on the day to enjoy the well planned and managed Show, Sharon has been able to see firsthand just how much work goes on behind the scenes.

From the usual maintenance of the grounds, supplemented with working bees throughout the year, there are also monthly

Sharon Kellock, secretary of the Courtenay A & P Show Association reports that online entries have been accepted for the first time this year and been a huge success.

Around half of all entries lodged were received in this manner. mee tin gs a nd go od ol d fashioned rolling up of the sleeves and doing what needs to be done, ahead of special events.

The actual Show day is the finale for all the effort put in throughout the year.

And Sharon’s final word: “I would like to encourage the whole community to come to the Courtenay Show, there re ally is som ethin g fo r everyone. The atmosphere is friendly, the weather will be spectacular (hopefully) and it’s a good chance to catch up with friends and be thoroughly and enjoyably entertained.”

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Ray, Deb, Jock & The Team wish the Show Committee all the best for a successful day!

Darfield Hotel, South Tce - Darfield 03 318 8325 www.darfieldhotel.co.nz Courtenay A & P Show President with some of his farm’s flock of Corriedale sheep.

Corriedales are this year’s Show feature breed and have attracted fourteen entries.

Ask 2014 Courtenay A & P Association, president Peter Schnell what the Show means to him and he will say that local Shows are a major part of the rural district’s year. “The Show al lo ws mem bers in th e community to ex hibit their animals or produce and ex press their talents and creativity. It’s a s o ci al eve n t fo r l o ca l organisations to be seen at and an opportunity to raise funds.

It’s an opportunity for both talented people and commercial businesses, both in the area and beyond, to showcase what they do, or what they sell.”

A huge part of the Show’s attraction is brought about by the work that takes place prior to the event. W orking bees, marketing and promotion to name but a few of the background activities that make the day such a success. This year the sheep pens have been moved and rebuilt, a new walking access from the reserve

to the show grounds has been added and there has been attractive planting put in around the water tank. In addition to all this hard work, mowing of the grounds must be maintained and the ring kept watered to ensure it is in top shape on the day.

Another important part of the show are the many people who are involved to ensure the day runs smoothly.

on roles leading up to, and on, Show day.

W hile tradition runs strong in the show, it continues to evolve each year. This year sees new classes such as Veteran/Vintage and Classic Cars along with stock and station horse classes.

The four bar horse event is back as a class also this Show.

President and farmer, Peter has a huge inter est in Corriedale Sheep and these will be the feature breed at the Each member of the Show Show this year.

Committee is responsible for a Each year the Courtenay A & P specific area: Show has a theme and for 2014 Snr V.Pres: Adrienne Begg, it is: ‘The Future of the Begg J nr V.Pres: Raymond Williams C an ter bury Plains u nde r Secretary: Sharon Kellock Irrigation’.

Treasurer: Terry Gallagher Central Plains W ater irrigation Horses: Dave McConchie constru ction is no w well Sheep: Ashley Seaton underway in the area and there Shed: David Stott, will be displays and information Stott Dog Trials: Lynley Young available at the Show from Space: Neil Stott a raft of companies with Grounds: Hugh Williams products that support the as well as all the other scheme.

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A & P Show season is well and truly here again! Last week I enjoyed taking in some of the sights and sounds of the Canterbury A & P Show at Canterbury Agricultural Park.

This weekend I am looking forward to the more relax ed atmosphere of my local A & P S h o w a t th e K i r we e Showgrounds. The Courtenay Show in Kirwee is a real country day out, with a great selection of livestock, produce and flowers, photography and art.

There are many things for kids to en joy, i ncl ud ing th e fairground rides, animals to pat, and steam tractors, vintage cars and machinery to admire.

The equestrian events and sheep dog trials are always particular favourites of mine.

Best of all for me, however, is the opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbours and chat about what has been happening in the Courtenay community.

The theme of this year’s show is, ‘The Future of the Canterbury Plains under Irrigation’ which is a very relevant theme, given the future impact of the Central Plains W ater Scheme on the Courtenay area. Construction of stage one (Te Pirita and Sheffield), covering 23,000 hectares between the Rakaia and Selwyn rivers west of State Highway One, is well under way, and ex pected to be completed by this time nex t year. Stage two, which will encompass 10,000 hectares in Hororata, Greendale and Burnham, is scheduled for completion by September 2016. Meanwhile, it is estimated that the 27,000

hectare third stage covering Coalgate, Darfield, Kirwee and the W aimakariri will take two years to build, with construction s che dul e d to b eg in i n September 2016.

I would like to acknowledge the contribution of all those involved in organising this 139th Courtenay A & P Show, including the President Peter Schnell, Schnell and the rest of the organising

committee. Well done also to all of those entrants, young and old, who have worked hard to prepare their ex hibits for the Show.

I look forward to seeing you at the Kirwee Showgrounds on November 22nd. Please do come up and say hello!

Hon. Amy Adams MP for Selwyn

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Christmas Cakes Val MacKenzie Kirwee J unior Cricket has operated a stand at the Courtenay Show, Kirwee for the past six years. They sell delicious burgers and much needed liquid refreshments for thirsty and hungry show goers.

In addition, the raffles and the famous ‘Chocolate Coin Toss’ keep children and adults coming back for more. Returning this year, ‘Splat The Rat’ will challenge the reaction skills of anyone brave enough to pit their skills (and their bat) against the deviously fast rat.

The Club usually raises over a thousand dollars from the stall, which is put towards the purchase of Club equipment and helps cover running costs through the year. Funds raised from the Show also help maintain low annual subs for players.

The burgers are made onsite, with tempting fresh ingredients and options to please most

show goers. The bacon and egg burger is a hit with early risers, wh ile a t l un chtime th e scrumptious chicken burgers and tempting beef burgers keep the hungry crowds happy and well fed.

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Kirwee Model School’s Pet Day was just a little bit different this year with J unior Teacher Chloe Ni cholson organising and running the Kirwee Kids Agri Skills. It was a fantastic day and deemed a great success by all!

Agri Skills began at 10:30am

and children rotated around the modules until midday. All of the modules were big hits and many of the ex perts who ran them have indicated that they would be keen to come back nex t year. “That’s always a great thing to hear,” Chloe smiled.

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The modules included Cropping and Seeds run by Sam W hite; hite Fencing - Geoff Rogers; Rogers Animal Health run by vets Natasha and Kirsten; Kirsten Farm Safety - Sam Truscott; Truscott Sheep and W ool Andrea Reid and Deer and Beef run by Simon Earl.

Earl The Animal Health module was ex tremely well run by Kirsten and Natasha who are vets from Selwyn Rakaia Vet Services and involved cow organs. Children were given the opportunity to see real cow organs in bags as well as the placement of the organs on a cow poster board.

The seed and cropping module, run by Sam from Agriseeds, focussed on a number of different seeds and the final product they grew into. Another module that was a real hit was the fencing module which was run by Geoff Rogers and Mark Sampson.

Sampson Children learnt how to swing a gate, put standards into the ground, run a hot wire and then reel an electric fence.

“W e were also fortunate enough to have J eff Cridge bring a piece of cropping machinery to school whi ch g ave chil dren the opportunity to see how seed gets put into the ground,” Chloe added. “The children enjoyed seeing how machinery can aid

the farming process.”

“I would like to thank the many local businesses who supported this new initiative and enabled us to award spot prizes to many h a p py chi l dre n , ” C hl o e concluded.

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Many families will be attending the Courtenay A & P Show tomorrow to see the animals and displays and learn even more about their community.

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The gift lamb, hogget and wool competition is an annual and much appreciated fundraiser, for the Courtenay A & P Association.

Entry is free and can be done on Show day. The gratefully received proceeds from the sale of these entries goes back into supporting the development of the Courtenay Show for future years.

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On the Monday after the show all the lambs and hoggets are slaughtered by South Pacific Meats at Burnham and judged again, on the hooks, as one class. There are further prizes for first, second and third, as well as the highest commercial value.

“Those interested are welcome to come along for a tour through the works and to have a look at the carcasses,” said Ashley Seaton who undertakes the organisation of the the class convenor Ashley Gift Lamb competition.

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Vice chairman of the New Zealand Corriedale Council, J ames and his wife Maria run Gargustan Corriedale Stud with the family's Parham Hill flock.

The latter was registered in 1925 by his great grandfather and the family plan to eventually merge the flocks.

W hen asked what makes Corriedales special, J ames commented that they are the ultimate dual purpose breed, capable of producing a heavy, quality fleece which may be suitable for premium wool contracts, while also producing good lambs.

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In the last few years J ames has b een i nvolve d wi th th e Ha warde n Sho w, j ud gin g Corriedale ewes and rams, as well as being an assistant judge at Christchurch two years ago.

“That opportunity, and the chance to judge at Kirwee have come about through other breeders who have also been mentors to me. They like to see young people involved in the breed and I am grateful for the encouragement.”

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He hopes for a good turn out for the inaugural event, with numbers ex pected to increase in coming years. Rumour has it there will be prizes on offer for ‘People’s Choice’ in each of the three categories.

• Veteran and vintage vehicles pre 1931 • Post Vintage and war vehicles 1932-1960 • Post 1960 vehicles Vintage tractors and machinery have long been a crowd favourite at the show, so the introduction of veteran/vintage and classic cars is ex pected to be ex tremely well received also.

Pre registration is encouraged, and each entrant will be issued a number.

“Be a part of history as vintage cars join the Courtenay Show, Kelvin commented. “Polish up your cars (or drag them out of the shed) and drive along to the Show in style for an enjoyable day out, and the opportunity to show off your pride and joy. Y ou may even get a prize,” he concluded.

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Courtenay A & P Show Dog Trialling convenor Lynley Young has been at the helm for two or three years and commented that she sort of inherited the position. “My grandfather did the job for about thirty years, followed by my father for about the same length of time. I don’t think I’ll be doing thirty years,” Lynley laughed!

Lynley was just back from a hectic week at the Christchurch Show when she spoke to the News, and busy with last minute organisational duties for the Courtenay event.

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Murray Wilson, Kirwee dog triallist of many years standing the ranks of seasoned triallers, but bearing in mind that the trials are held on a working day, I guess this is to be ex pected,” Lynley said.

Friday’s trials are held in the paddock adjoining the showgrounds, between the cemetery and the main arena and is used by horses on Show day.

“Friday’s trials run for most of the day and spectators are most welcome,” Lynley added.

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greatly appreciated by the Show committee. They number 180 and are brought from Leeston, where they will have already been used for the Ellesmere Show earlier in the year.

“Sheep that are used to dogs and the trialling routine, arrived yesterday and I, assisted by four or five locals and their dogs, gave them a work out. W e took them in mobs of ten or so each to establish that they’re going to run as desired, not bolt and cause havoc. Any that had a propensity for that kind of behaviour were marked and won’t be used today.

To just use random sheep from a paddock would amount to chaos - they may never have ex perienced a dog as some farmers round up on bikes etc.

W e put them through some obstacles to ascertain that they’re ok with the dogs.”

For the uninitiated (which includes the writer) - while Huntaway dogs are used at the Christchurch Show, Courtenay only uses Heading dogs (eye dogs). The trialling season begins in January/February - so the Courtenay Show is the last on the calendar, with the Ellesmere Show the first. At the trials the sheep come out in threes and while it looks simple to the untrained eye, there’s been hours and hours of hard work and training, plus a unique relationship between dog and master to get things to this stage.

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Recently the Darfield High School Engineering class Y ear 11 made up of the following students Regan Cornelissen, Lucy W ilson, J ayden Ball, Owen Murray, Matt Caldwell, Raj Patel and J ames Baldwin entered in the South Island Schools Grass Kart Competition, held in Timaru.

After many hours of work and dedication in the engineering class, the group led by Mr Nugent and with the much a pp re cia ted a nd he lp fu l assistance and ex pertise of Ross Fowler, a grass kart was produced from scratch, with only an engine, seat and wheels provided in its entirety. The students had to build the kart which u tilised engineering, welding, measuring, and lathing, to name but a few of the skills, needed to complete the project.

Sponsorship was gained from local businesses to assist with the funding of the enterprise and the pupils are ex tremely grateful for this.

The end result turned out to be an amazing replica ‘Postman Pat Van’, complete with Jess the cat, and the theme song to the Pos tman Pat pro gramm e blaring from a speaker!

Once fully constructed the Postman Pat van was fitted very carefully to the Grass kart frame followed by some ‘road’ testing in the school grounds, before taking to the competition track at Mountainview High School, Timaru.

Po s tm a n Pa t p a s s e d th e ri g or o us , p re -r a ce scrutinisation process before race day dawned cold, wet and windy. The weather didn’t dampen their spirits and the team were ably supported by Mr Nugent, Ross and Marie Fowler along with a great contingent of mum and dads.

Postman pat featured well in the slalom, time trial and the relay race and was the leading favourite with cr owds of onlookers.

After doing ex tremely well, a starting issue in the last race took the chance of a place in the final away from them.

However at the prize giving, held at the race’s conclusion, the team were to be rewarded

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James Baldwin, Lucy Wilson, Regan Cornelissen, Matt Caldwell, Raj Patel, Ross Fowler, Owen Murray, Jayden Ball (driver).

Wool Marketing from Farm to Consumer Supporter of the campaign for wool

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Left: The Postman Pat shell fits snuggly over the grass kart.

Above: Postman Pat in action on the track. for their skill and ex pertise.

Although Postman Pat team didn’t win the final relay race they received an amazing five, out of a possible ten overall, awards. The team of junior engineers were awarded second place for construction, took out the People’s Choice Award, g a in e d fi rs t p la ce f o r Appearance, and third place for performance - putting them in an ex tremely creditable second

place overall!

Main West Coast Rd, Yaldhurst RD 6 Chch Their efforts earned over $ 1,000 worth of prize money for the School, which will be LIFESTYLE BLOCKS CALL WITH YOUR WOOL utilised in the engineering - IF LOAD TOO B IG WE WILL COLLECT department.

All enquiries please Postman Pat will make an phone 03 342 6223 or fax 03 342 6234 appearance tomorrow at the Courtenay A & P Show in the Please visit our website Darfield High School tent and is www.nzwool.com well worth a visit to see what these enterprising high school Proud to support the Courtenay A & P Assn pupils have achieved.

WEIGH & PAY ON FARM

AC & EA WAKELIN FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Courtenay A & P Show Specials • Pine:

6 mtrs $310.00 9 mtrs $465.00 12 mtrs $615.00

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• Hardwoods:

3 mtrs Bluegum $220.00 3 mtrs Macro $250.00

Conditions: Delivery must be made in 2014 – Darfield yard closing down.

Special expires 5th December 2014.

Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520.

Brian’s Telelectric Ltd Brian Rowe Registered Electrician 1301 Courtenay Rd, P.O. Box 12, Kirwee 7543

Phone 03 318 1928 - Mobile 027 251 0151 Fax 03 318 1909 Email: brians.telelectric@xtra.co.nz DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

PRO UDLY SUPPORTING THE CO URTENAY A & P SHO W

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NZ patented CROSS SLOT proven technology delivers accurate seed to soil contact and is the only drill to place fertiliser alongside the seed.

Phone Rob: 027 525 9002 Marg: 027 222 5499 Email: thomasnotillage@gmai l.com

Killing Fees • Cat tle B east • Deer (venison) • Pigs • Sheep from

Processing $100 • Cat tle - $1.25 per kg (vac pac) (other beef p ackag ing/ pricing options $50 avai labl e) $55 $20 • Venison - $1.50 per kg • Pigs - $1.00 per kg ALL PRICES - $15.00 per roll of bacon EXCLUDE GST - $15.00 per leg of ham or - $20.00 pressed & sliced & ALL PRICES • Sheep - from $20 each INCLUDE • Sausages - $3.60 per kg PA CKA GING • Saveloys - $4.00 per kg • Pat ti es - $3.20 per kg Registered Home • Sal ami - $8.50 per kg Kill Operator

For any one wishing to make a last minute entry into the colouring competition these can be collected from the Darfield Pharmacy or downloaded from the web at the Courtenay A & P Show’s site.

Entries will be on display at the Show and will once again be judged by local businesswoman Val Briggs of Darfield’s Val Briggs Interiors. The best entries - in age groups - will be awarded a prize.

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

This year we are using an 18 row Accord Monopill planter, with a GPS steered tractor.

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

The Team at the Malvern News is proud to support the Courtenay A & P Association

www.malvernnews.co.nz ENQUIRIES: info@malvernnews.co.nz ROLLESTON: rolleston@malvernnews.co.nz

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With warmer days and more sunshine, comes the risk of strong nor’west winds.

“Selwyn residents need to be prepared to cope with these,” said Selwyn District Council Emergency Management Officer, Ryan O’Rourke.

O’Rourke L as t S ep tem b er Se l wy n ex perienced its worst wind storm in nearly four decades, with winds gusting over 150 kilometres an hour in parts of the district. The winds caused power outages to 28,000 homes in Selwyn and Christchurch. Power outages lasted over a week in some areas of Selwyn, and the wind caused ex tensive damage to trees and property.

Ryan commented that a first step toward being prepared is for people to ensure they check weather forecasts regularly so that they know if strong wind is forecast and can then take steps to prepare their family.

“I would also encourage people to join the Selwyn Gets Ready website as it helps communities take care of each other in an emergency,” he said.

The website is a database which pr ovides lo cal communi ty response teams with information on who may need help in an emergency and what resources and skills are available in the community.

To join, visit: www.selwyn.getsready.net.

Orion has been reminding Canterbury property owners of the importance of trimming trees near power lines. “For advice on who can safely cut down or trim trees

phone Orion on 0800 363 9898.”

If strong winds are forecast bring outdoor furniture, rubbish bins or cans and anything else that can be picked up by the wind into a garage, shed or indoors. When the wind becomes strong stay indoors, and close window and doors.

Check that bottled water supplies, non-perishable food, can opener, first aid kit, torch and any essential medical supplies needed, close at hand. People may also wish to fill bathtubs and sinks with water for flushing the toilet Have a supply of torches and ex tra batteries handy. Do not use candles (as they are a fire risk) or kerosene lamps, which require ventilation and are not designed for indoor use Check the Council website for i n fo rma tio n a nd adv i ce , www.selwyn.govt.nz. If the power goes out listen to Radio NZ for weather information and updates Stay off the roads when a wind storm is forecast - driving is dangerous due to fallen trees, power lines and other hazards.

Driving at night after a major wind storm is unsafe and should be avoided as there could be hazards on the road which can’t be seen clearly Do not touch any downed power lines as they may be live. Report these or any power outages to Orion on 0800 363 9898..

Selwyn District Council can be contacted on 03 347 2800 or 03 318 8338 if assistance is required.

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BALING CONTRACTIOR •

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Conventional (Sm all) Round Medium Square Also buying standing grass & lucerne Ph Mike & Jackie 03 347 3479

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South Island Vegetation Control 1998 Ltd Gorse Spraying • Boom Spraying 4 x 4 Spray Units • Lifestyle Blocks & Farms

P: 0800 025 0044 M: 027027 -444444 -4637 E: andrew@sivc.co.nz W: www.sivc.co.nz

AMAC EXCAVATION LTD

Competitive Prices and Free Quotes.

Call Aaron on 021 159 9664 or email: amacexcavation@gmail.com

We specialise in all small excavation jobs from: • driveways • foundations • soak holes • augering • and much more.

MORCHARD GIANT KALE High yielding best drought & aphid tolerant va riety.

For Deer, Sheep & Cattle.

Excellent P&G Test $6.00kg + GST Good supply

Phone Ian Reed 03 318 8270 021 257 7729 mor chardfarm@xtra.co.nz

•St St ock ya rds •Dee Dee r/sh ee p fencin g •Pos Pos t driving •Pos Pos t & Rail

•R R esiden tial •Fre Fre e no o bligation quo tes •S S ubdivisions •All All work gu ara nte ed •Dairy Dairy co nversio ns •Ove Ove r 20 y ears ex pe rience •Lifestyle Lifestyle bloc ks in this district

Ph/Fax : 03 318 8838 Mobile: 027 221 9874 Email: cl an.stev enson@cl ear .net.nz

Conventional Hay Baling Reasonable Rates

CULTIVATION & DRILLING

Contact Yerry 318 2345 • 3 RTK GPS Tractors • 2 T opdown C ultivators • Ripping • Vaderstad Drill • Fodder Beet Planter • Direct Drilling • Ploughing • Culti vator & Roller • Swifterdisc

STEVE ROBERTS M: 027 439 8410 E: tepirita@xtra.co.nz

Can't Wait for your Contractor?

Get your seed in NOW! Dry Hire a Taege Seed Drill 0800 DRY HIRE (0800 379 447)

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Malvern Collie Club Local Malvern personalities will give a dramatic reading of Dickens’ beloved novel, ‘A Christmas Carol’, on Sunday, November 30th, in Trinity Church, Darfield. A local line-up of readers and musicians is being engaged by the Malvern Community Arts Council’s Performing Arts Committee to present the work.

Charles Dickens apparently got the idea for this perennial Christmas favourite after visiting the northern industrial town of Manchester, England. The novel, which depicted the notorious poverty of the ‘hungry forties’ during England’s Industrial Revolution, was written in just under six weeks during1843, and sold an astounding 6,000 copies within a week of publication.

‘A Christmas Carol’ became Dickens’ favourite novel, and has received a variety of treatments as Yuletide entertainment. The author himself began presenting it in public readings across Britain, in Paris, and in the United States during 1853. The story has since been adapted for stage, cinema, and television.

The Darfield performance will feature Selwyn MP Amy Adams, school principals James Morris and Chris Bascand, storyteller Margaret Copeland, and Hororata’s Kate Foster.

Annual General Meeting N ew M em b ers W elc o me!

Tues 25th Nov - 8pm Sheffield Hotel

Darfield Genealogy & Local History Group

Tuesday 25th November, 7:30pm Community Room, Darfield Library Our last meeting for 2014 will be a presentation by Lorraine Jacobs.

“HOW TO PRESERVE AND SHARE YOUR FAMILY STORY” This presentation will include information about OCR and the art of enhancing photos using your computer.

Come and learn some tips to improve the quality of some of your treasured early family photos.

All welcome - DG&LHG Inc.

BALMORAL & SANDFORD DOWNS Trail Ride - Culverden Saturday 22nd Nov 2014 - Family Day Sunday 23rd Nov 2014 Registrations from 8:30am, rider briefing 8:50am Track opens 9:00am 30 km Main Loop, 9km Intermediate, Peewee Track Mini/Peewee Riders Free - Parent Supervision Required Suitable for 2 & 4 wheelers, 1 rider per bike, riders under 16yr to be accompanied by an adult.

Approved safety helmets, boots & spark arrestors compulsory

$40 per rider/per day, riders 15yrs & under $10 per day A selection of hot food, drinks and snacks available Enquiries to: Phil Smith 027 222 7927

Postponement on www.myrides.co.nz on the day

Presented by Acland House Parents’ Assn

To advertise in our upcoming features: • Summer Pull-Out Business Guide (Delivered Friday 28th Nov) • Christmas Issues including Pull-Out Food Guide • December issue of the Rolleston News

Contact the Janz at the Malvern News info@malvernnews.co.nz

By Monday 24th November

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DARFIELD BOWLING CLUB Results Saturday 15th November

Results 11th November 2014 Team Stableford M. Adams, J. Morten, P. Reynolds 124 P. Reynolds,M. Staddon, F. Taylor 113 M. Robertson, I. Palmer, F. Taylor 104 Nearest the Pin: P. Fletcher, J. Helmore Longest Putt: T Hicks Net Eagles: J. Gardner

Results 14th November 2014 Twilight Men: P Eddy 31 R Abbott B. Jordan 29 E. Woodward B. Scott 29 A. Hogg E. Coop 26 P. Bond P. Helmore 25 P. Cardosi P. Fletcher 25 S. Stewart J. Morten 25 R. Parker R. Inch 24 Women: J. Wilson 27 S. Gilmour F. Taylor 23 N. Muir K. Penney 22 P. Reynolds J. McLeod 21 J. Studholme S Jenkins 21 2 ’s: N. Muir N. Penney Closest to the Pin: J. Studholme S. Stewart (DONATED BY DOUGH BOYS)

29 29 28 26 25 25 24 24 22 22 21

Results 18th November 2014 Ladies F. Taylor I. McLaughlin B. Taylor J. Helmore Men R. Parker P. Collins B. Scott

39 37 35 33

J. McLeod 37 P. Pearce 36 M. Robertson 34 C. Robinson 32

45 39 37

I. Palmer G. Cowan P. Cardosi

43 37 36

Nearest the Pin: E. Coop, I. McLaughlin Longest Putt: D. Eddy Net Eagles No 3: M. Robertson, I. Palmer, B. Scott, B. Taylor, F. Taylor

Interclub 7’s Results Saturday 8th November

A Grade Courtenay 2 v West Melton Blue 14 Men Liam O'Callaghan 0 v Jeroen Breunis se 9 Dave Lemon 1v Andy Rapsey 9 Scott Redmond 1 v Bill Turnham 9 Toby Messers 9 v Suzanne Williams 5 Women Katelyn Roberts 2 v Alice Foote 9 Michelle Reid 1 v Sharon Rapsey 9 Bee Frew 8 (5) v Betsy Williams 9 (7) Courtney O'Callaghan 3 v Katrina Ellis 9 Kir wee Black 9 West Melton Gold 7 Men Ben Clark 9 v Alex Davidson 0 Matthew Parrett 4 v Gorden Chen 9 Dave Ashton 9 v Pat Goesinsup 3 Terry Gallagher 4 v Grayson Cullen 9 Women Jacinta Morgan 3 v Harriet Clyma 9 Grazie Daly 9 v Joanne Morgan 1 Olivia Stirling 9 v Lucy Jenkins 5 Sharni Ashton 2 v Geogia Benny 9

Div 1 vs Kaiapoi

Singles: L Ashby lost 16-25 Pairs: C Kittelty, E Woodward lost 16-19 Fours: J Peyton, W Brock, J Elvy, B McLaughlin (s) lost 10-17

Tw o Fours vs Cashmere E Cridge, D Young, R Green, T Kikstra (s) lost 14-15 L Creamer, D Holland, J Anderson, R Ireland (s) lost 14-21

WEST MEL TON & DARFIELD PUBLIC NOTICES

42 points 42 points 42 points 41 points 39 points 39 points

Closest to the pins: #3 #9 #13 #17

Dave Froggatt Heather Mitchell Wayne Watson Marie Michael

• West Melton Community Hall Mon 10 - 11am • West Melton School Hall Tues 7 - 8pm • Darfield Recreation Centre Thurs 7:30 - 8:30pm $10 casual/$8 conce ssion For more information about classes visit: www.kimchurton.zumba.com F IR S T CLAS S www.facebook.com/kimchurtonzumba or contactme directly F R EE P: 021 116 8138 E: kimchurton@yahoo.co.nz

Kir wee Gold Won by deflt against Darfield

Presidents Grade Greenrata Not Played Hororata West Melton Blue 4 v Kirwee White 5 Kirwee Red 3 v West Melton Gold 6 Weedons Green 3 v Darfield South 6 Darfield North 0 v West Melton Whit e 9 West Melton Orange 3 v Weedons Blue 6 View Hill 5 v Courtenay East 4 Sheffield 6 v Courtenay West 3

PUBLIC NOTICES

Darfield Shooting Centre

Darfield Scout Group Christmas Countdown Disco

Cnr Telegraph Road & Creyke Road

Thurs 27th Nov 7:30pm

Friday 21st Nov, 6 - 8:30pm

All Welcome

Sunday 30 November, 3.00pm Marilyn Harris Adam Hayward Trevor Harris Kath Adams Heather Mitchell Duncan McKay

Kirwee Community Hall Election of Officers ● Presentatio n of Financial Statement Welcome to all Kirwee Residents to attend.

Div 2 vs Parklands

for an afternoon of food, drink, games, and fun

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Monday 1st December 2014 8pm

Singles: A Paul won 26 - 8 Pairs: S Glassey (s), G Rowe won 28-18 Fours: P Redfern, R Smith, G Lea, R Hunt (s) won 22-9

Come on down to the Springfield Township Childrens’ Playground

Results 15th November 2014 MOD stableford

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Da rfi eld Prima ry Sch ool Hall $3 per child, or $1 0 per family • • • •

Get dressed up Spot prizes T.K.O providing the music Drinks & snacks available to purchase

At the new Childrens’ Playground Area • Games for the children • BBQ - Sausages and patties provided on bread • BYO salad, drink, seat, plat es and cutlery

and anything else you want to eat This is a time to celebrate our new playground, to catch up with old neighbours and friends, meet new ones and have some fun.

This event is organised by the Springfield Township Committee

SUMMER FITNESS FRENZY INTAKE 6!

Starting Mon 1st Dec

Longest drive:

3 classes per week for 6 weeks

#11 Mens: Wayne Watson #11 Ladies: Crisie Banks Twos: Wayne Watson

Thursday 27th November 7.30pm Final One ALL WELCOME

Darfield Plunket Rooms Cnr Halkett & Jac ks on Street, Darfield Enquiries: Helena 318 1755

(1st - 20th Dec, 5th - 20th Jan) • Body Blast - 6:30pm Mon • Boot C amp for be ginners - 6:00pm Wed • Boot C amp - 7:00pm Wed • Circuit - 7:00am Sat • Circuit for beginners - 8:00am Sat All classes at the Kimberley Hall Come join Tara & Andy Bookings/enquiries contact Tara (03) 3184009 or 0272741119 Email: taramarshall2@hotmail.com

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Tupperware & Lorraine Lea Invite You to Christmas Gift Shopping Night Tuesday 25th November from 7pm till 9pm At 36 Cridges Rd, Darfield With Your Local Sellers; Sarah Heddell 027 241 6323 & Helen Warren 021 709 181 Bring a friend and come have a fun night of shopping!

RSVP to Sarah or Helen by phone or text By 22nd Nov to be in the draw for over $200 worth of Tupperware and Linen

ACCOUNTANTS LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston Office phone 03 324 3030.

“Real people, real knowledge”.

INC

AIR CONDITIONING

Come and listen to local students exam success in Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and Saxophone in S unday 23rd of November Gold c o r e p 5-6pm ily f am T rinity Church

KIRWEE COMMUNITY HALL

XMAS EUCHRE Kirwee Community Hall Monday 15th Dec, 7:30pm Lots of prizes

A IR condi tio ning repai rs, re-gassing and installation on trucks, tractors, combines, forestry and earthmoving equipment. Fully equipped service vehicle including hosemaking. Over 40 years ex perience. Contact Ken at North Canterbury Auto Air. Phone 0274 341 260 or workshop, 03 313 6785.

CAR FOR SALE

(Note ear lier star ting time)

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Christm as is on the w ay, Please don’t w ait Don’t leave it too late, Get your tank cleaned BEFORE the big day!

MAZDA RX 8, 2003, ex cellent condition. $ 9,900ono. Phone 021 040 1047.

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

Ph 318 8609 To book your tank clean now

Advertising Deadline 1pm Tues day

DATES TO REMEMBER

Te Runanga o N ga Maat a W aka (Incorporat ed) NZQA registered private Training Establishment

Enrolling Now National Diploma in Social Services National Diploma in Community Work.

Studylink Student loans and allowances available

For information Phone 03 382 6628 Email: info@maatawaka.org.nz

Register online www.maatawaka.org.nz

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5:00pm 6:00pm 10:00am 2:30pm 3:30pm 8:30am 2:00pm 5:00pm 9:00am 7:30pm 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:00am 10:30am 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 9:00pm 10:00am 9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm

Rolleston News Advertising Deadline Darfield Scout Group Christmas Countdown Disco Courtenay A& P Show Darfield Plunket& Toy Library Session Speed Shearing atCourtenay A& P Show KRFC “Tugof War”Competition at Courtenay Show Kirwee Tavern After Show Live Music “Medium Rare” Balmoral & Sandford Downs Trail Ride, Family Day Save the Children Fund Annual Garden Party Malvern School Music Young Musicians Concert AgRecoveryContainer Recycling Sheffield/Springfield Toy Library AGM Malvern News Advertising Deadline Tupperware & Lorraine Lea Linen Xmas Shopping Night Darfield Genealogy& Local History Group Meeting Malvern Collie Club AGM Mindfulness & Movement Retreat Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Darfield Hotel Quiz Night - FREE Entry Darfield Police Fire Arms Testing RNZPS Malvern Branch - FINAL AGM Kirwee Players AGM LiveMusic - “Flat CityBrotherhood” Christmas Shopping at Selwyn Art Gallery Terrace Downs Golf Open Homebush Stables Open Day Friends of Darfield Hospital Garden Party Tara Marshall End of Year Show Springfield Township Committee Community BBQ MCAC Presents “AChristmas Carol”

info@malvernnews.co.nz Darfield Primary School Hall Kirwee Jackson Street, Darfield Kirwee Kirwee Kirwee Tavern Culverdan Governors Bay TrinityChurch Farmlands CRT, Darfield Springfield Community Hall info@malvernnews.co.nz Cridges Road, Darfield Darfield Library, Comm. Room Sheffield Hotel Travis Wetlands Kirwee CommunityCentre Darfield Darfield Shooting Centre Darfield Plunket Rooms Kirwee Sports Pavilion Darfield Hotel Main Road, Darfield Terrace Downs Resort Homebush Auchenflower Rd, Kimberley Lincoln High School Springfield Playground TrinityChurch, Darfield

Book your Christmas Advertising now! - info@malvernnews.co.nz

1st Dec 1st Dec 2nd Dec 2nd Dec 2nd Dec 2nd Dec 6th Dec 9th Dec 11th Dec 13th Dec 15th Dec 21st Dec

8:00pm 10:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 10:00am 8:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 6:30pm

Tara Marshall Summer Fitness Frenzy IntakeCommences Kirwee Community Hall Association AGM Darfield Plunket& Toy Library Session FodderBeet ProfitPartnership Meeting Darfield Gift GalleryXmas Shopping Night Darfield Hotel “Bubbles & Cocktails” TastingNight Darfield Plunket& Toy Library Session Sheffield RugbyClub AGM Rolleston News - December Issue Advertising Deadline Country Christmas in the Park Kirwee Community Hall Xmas Euchre Kirwee Players Carol Night

Kimberley Hall Kirwee Community Hall Jackson Street, Darfield ‘Valehead’ Windwhistle South Terrace, Darfield BackcountryKitchen, Darfield Jackson Street, Darfield Sheffield Pavilion info@malvernnews.co.nz Darfield Recreation Reserve Kirwee Community Hall Kirwee Sports Pavilion

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

CARPET CLEANING C ARPET/W IN DOW cleanin g .

Thorough job, good price, q u i ck d ry i n g . Hi g h ly recommended.Call/tex t Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

C ELEBRANT W E DDI N G S , Ci vil Un i on Ceremonies, Rene wal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Funerals & Unveilings.

J enni Gibson phone/fax : 324 8332 Mob: 021 723 089 jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz www.celebrantservices.net.nz CONTRACTING SHAW N Valpy & Sons. Hay baling contractors covering W est Melton to Kowai Bush.

Reliable service, tight bales.

Please phone 027 203 9205.

BALING CONTRACTIOR •

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Conventional (Sm all) Round Medium Square Also buying standing grass & lucerne Ph Mike & Jackie 03 3473479

MORCHA RD CONTRA CTING LTD Conventional Hay Baling Specialist Operat ing in the Darfield/Kirwee areas. Will travel for bigger jobs.

Quality job, experienced operat or.

Operat ing a high performance baler producing tight well s haped bales along with reliable machinery and the best quality twine for a top job.

Please phone Sheldon 027 619 9050.

Conventional Hay Baling Servicing West Melton/ Weedons area.

Cut, Rake, Bale, and tedding if required.

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

Phone Yoer i anytime on 027 771 6653.

Fr iday 21st November 2014 CLEANING

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FEMALE domestic cleaner/ A.A DEANS watercolour of h o usek ee pe r ava il ab le. Antarctica, $ 3,700ono. Phone Various hours available - must 021 040 1047.

Standing Grass be flexible. Darfield/Coalgate DARFIELD High girls blazer, and surrounding areas. Phone size M, ex cellent condition, and Cereal Silage 020 4008 2023. drycleaned. $ 100. Contact • Good milking Tracey 027 458 1944. quality silage DRIVEWAYS FOUR hardwood/canvas garden chairs in nice condition. • Weights to LIFESTY LE, LE farm tracks, yards $ 50. Phone 318 7015 or sui t your and dairy lanes our speciality. 029 374 5060. requi rements Screened rotten-rock, it’s local GIVEAW AY - cupboards, bench and lasts better. Springfield units from an updated kitchen, Phone today for ideal for a garage/workshop.

Quarry phone 318 4132. more details For Sale - A Tas motorbike, DO GS it’s a runner. Top quality 027 323 4048 carpet square 6" by approx 5" with underlay. Offers for this FREE RANGE please. Phone 03 318 7116 GARAGE SALE POOCHES to view.

Breeding & Boarding HOUSE lot of carpet and S UN DAY 23r d Novem ber , underlay for sale mid blue, 9am - 12pm. 3 Perrin Place, Going to the Coast?

45 mtrs, good quality, offers Darfiel d. Moving house, Can’t take your Dog? all must go! please. Phone 03 347 6784.

HUSQVARNA ride-on mulching DARFIELD - Holmes Street. mower, 940mm cut, 12.5 HP, (Nex t Sunday 29th Nov), in ex cellent condition. Recent 10am - 1pm. Beds, near new service. A bargain at $ 2,500. clothing, books, DVD’s, toys, Phone 318 7015 or 029 374 printers, household items.

5060.

18 years Vet’s Nurse Exp NEW grass track buggy/ kart GARDENS & LAWNS Phone: 027 227 4355 or with roll cage, 4 stroke petrol 318 4172 - Springfield engine. Great fun for whole COMPOST well rotted pig freerangepooches@hotmail.com Find us on Facebook family. Great for lifestyle block manure and sawdust, no and backyard.$ 850 Please ph smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or Kerry 03 383 9641.. delivered. Phone 318 8131.

FIREWOOD & COAL ORIGINAL banquet table 8’ x 4’ HORORATA Firewood, old man wide. Seats 10 - 12 people.

Michael Bond pine and willow, good supply. Built-in 4 cutlery drawers at ● West Melton ● Buy now, quick delivery. Ph 2½ ft long. Offers over Courtenay ● Darfield 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 $ 1500. Phone 317 9405.

PE A RW OO D dini ng s ui te , • Lawn mowing & leave message.

RK Firewood is back. Are you 1.3metre square table and (small & large lawns) ready for winter? Available 8 chairs. $ 380 ono. Phone • Domestic hedge 021 040 1047 now - Old Man Pine, Bluegum trimming Macrocarpa & Oregon. All top SIDEBOARD - English Oak, 3 • Weed eating drawers, 4 doors, 2 leadlights. quality, clean wood. Eftpos Friendly & Reliable available. Please phone Rini $ 350 ono. Ph 021 040 1047.

Service W OOD shavings - untreated, Contracting 027 451 7300.

Please phone 318 1169 clean shavings suitable for or 021 023 898 30 horse stables, calving sheds, Early Bird chicken houses and rabbit h u tch es . Av ai la b le i n PAINTING & D ECORATING Firewood 3 70L ba gs, 1m 3 ba les 6m Mature Pine - $270 ( com pressed ) an d bulk 6m3 Old Man Pine - $300 delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 Free delivery in for more details.

Malvern area.

Silage for Sale

Phone 03 318 2836

FENCING SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing.

J ohn is available to help with design and planning. Phone Carol and John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

HOUSE TO LET DARFIELD - 3 bedrm family home. No pets. References required. $ 375 p.w. Phone 318 7970, leave a message.

ONE bedroom unit in Darfield, partly furnished, log fire, large fenced section, garage. $ 270 per week. Ph 3187342.

HOUSE WANTED TWO bedroom farm cottage wanted between Darfield and Rolleston. Downsizing due to retirement. 03 318 8654.

Do you want $5000 & a holiday?

House wanted in Darfield/ Kirwee area from approx 19 Mar - 4 Apr 2015 to coincide with South Island Field Days for responsible business owners.

Prefer 4+ bedrms and 2 bathrms.

Phone 021 103 3225

INSPECTIO NS PRO PE RTY I ns p e cti on s !

Offering initial & routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you. Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy Inspections Ltd on 027 313 2270 or email rtil@x tra.co.nz.

PAINTING & D ECORATING

FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Courtenay A & P Show Specials • Pine:

6 mtrs $310.00 9 mtrs $465.00 12 mtrs $615.00

• Hardwoods:

3 mtrs Bluegum $220.00 3 mtrs Macro $250.00

Conditions: Delivery must be made in 2014 Darfield yard closing down.

Special expires 5th December 2014.

Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520.

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements

Fr iday 21st November 2014 EQ UESTRIAN

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THOROUGHBRED mare (5yr) & FREE horse manure – refresh gelding (3yr) looking for new your garden over winter with owners. W ould make great natural horse manure to get show prospects, free to right ready for spring planting. homes. Call J o on 021 226 Contact Gael 0272 266 862.

5848.

MOTORCYCLES REAL ESTATE

SC RAP METAL SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all ty p es o f m e tal fa rm machinery, old cars etc.

Pl e a s e p h o n e W ay ne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer).

REAL ESTATE

Queen Charlotte Sound - Blackwood Bay

SHARE IN A KIWI BACH HAPPER’S HONDA LMVD Specialist Farm Bike Sales & Service Ph 03 325 4086 PAINTING & D ECORATING

Two quarter shares are available in this three bedroom bach, approx.

10 mins by boat from Waikawa Marina.

Recently re-roofed, the bach shares in 2 jetties, other infrastructure, sandy beach and has own mooring.

Watch the ferries coming and going, enjoy the bush, fishing and scallops. Share in 5.26ha.

Photos available, viewing by arrangement. $69,500 per quarter share. Share-holding has worked brilliantly over many years based on a roster.

Enquiries to: Chris or Ron 03 573 6863 0274 352 872 [Chris ] or 0274 325 859 [Ron]

PAINTE R Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

Interior/Ex terior, roofs, spray painting, wa ter blasting.

Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614. Email spotgee@x tra.co.nz PET S/LIV ESTOCK

OPEN HOME - DARFIELD

PLANT NURSERIES

Two Ne w To wn Houses for sale.

3 bedroom, double garage, North Facing.

5 min walk to Darfield town c entre.

Call Graeme from Build Solutions 021 025 52946.

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or 03 313 5844 a/h

Buying Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Old Far m Machinery etc SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Hororata Playcentre Co-ordinator for Six Months Ma ternity Leave Our parent led Playcentre needs an enthusiastic relieving Co-ordinator in the rural community of Hororata.

Applicants should have minimum qualification Course 4 (preferred) or Course 3 of NZPF Diploma in Early Childhood and Adult Education or Dip T ECE, and hold a current first aid certificate.

Hours are: Monday 9.15-11.45am and Friday 10am-12.30pm.

Start Date: Term 1 2015, for 6 months.

Darfield Primary School

MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food.

DA1619 N a tu ral & wh ol es ome .

Premium nu tri tion. Cos t This and our other c urrent lis tings av ailable to v iew at: www.farmlandsreales tate.c o.nz effective, NZ Made. No artificial 0800 200 600 Kerin Pitkethley colours or preservatives. 03 317 9070 0276 987 453 Frozen concentrate & biscuits. www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, SITUATION VACANT SITUATION VACANT mightymix orders@x tra.co.nz

REAL ESTATE

SCRAPMETAL

For more information contact Ingrid Harris on 03 318 6867 or email hororatapc@gm ail.com

Sunday 23rd Nov ember 11.30am - 12pm 278 Bangor Rd

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

Natives, ornamentals, hedging, d eci duo us trees. Hardy locally grown stock. Friendly k n o wle d ge a bl e a dv i ce.

Phone Dave or W endy for hours we are open. Please phone 03 318 0081 or visit our website. www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

SCRAPMETAL

Engineer - Full time position We are looking to employ a person who: • Is preferably trade qualified.

• Is an excellent welder - Arc, Mig & Tig (Aluminium & stainless an advantage) • Has basic machining knowledge (lathe, mill) • Has good general knowledge of machinery & hydraulics.

• Has a good understanding of workplace safety.

• Is able to work both unsupervised and as part of our close knit team.

• Has good verbal and written communication skills • Has a full NZ driver’s licence to assist in our Darfield workshop servicing the agricultural, foresty and civil contracting industries.

Our workplace is Remuneration will be determined by experience and qualifications, and will be discussed at interview stage.

If interested, apply with a copy of your current CV to: Agman Engineering Limited, PO Box 43029, Darfield 7541 agmanengineering@xtra.co.nz

We are updating our Relievers List and would love to hear from you if you would like to be part of our relieving team.

Please send your details including your name, contact phone, teacher registration & MOE number along with your preferred teaching levels i.e. Yr 3 - 4 to our school office 03 318 8473 office@darfieldprimary.school.nz We look forward to hearing from you!

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ROO F MAINTENANCE ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including sp ou ting , m ortar, til es, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs.

Phone 03 347 6702.

SITUATION VACANT CAPABLE person with chainsaw required to cut macrocarpa hedge in Glentunnel. Phone 318 2354 Sat - Tues.

W ANTED someone with hand milking ex perience to milk two dairy goats W aitangi W eekend 2015 (Thu rs, Fri, Sa t afternoons). Payment to be arranged, can keep the milk.

Darfield area. Ph 03 317 9903 or 027 436 3635.

DELIVERY DRIVER A Burnham feedmill requires F/T Class 5 Driver to replace a retiring long serving employee.

Applicant must have following skills and attributes: • good attention to detail, • pride in truck & work ethic • good customer focus.

Hours Mon to Fri 40-50hrs Please contact: Ian 027 535 7728 OR Jason 027 535 2236

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

HORSE STUD/STABLE WORK We are a small TB stud who would appreciate some help Monday-Friday, mornings only (15 - 20hrs approx. per week), until the end of January.

Applicants must be competent around horses, motivated, not worried about getting dirty as the main work will be mucking out boxes, paddocks and general car e of the horses. O wn transport essential.

Please email covering letter with work related experience to: longacres.stud@xtra.co.nz

Come and join our friendly team...

Chef/Competent Cook required for cooking wood fired pizzas.

Hours: Fridays, Saturd ays and Sundays (20 hrs p/wk).

Training given in making pizzas.

Can be slightly flexible with hours if candidate is trying to work in with a week job.

Plea se send e xpressions of interest to Leisa at: yellos hack@g mail.com

STOCK CARE

BUSY BUMBLES is looking for warm a nd ca ring staff to join the ir Darfield venue, which is based at Darfield Primary School.

Potential for Assistant Supervisor position.

Hours of work would be 7:30am-9am and 2:45-6pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of longe r hours during holiday prog rammes.

Please email CV and covering letter to bboffice@ busybumbles.co.nz or call us for more information on 03 347 3031.

STOCK CARE

CANTERBURY STOCK CARE For all your crutching/shea ring servi ces .

Contact Matt 021 026 51191 or info@cante rburystockcare.co.nz SHEEP SHEARING

WINDO W REPAIRS

Mobile Sheep Shearing Canterbury • Small Mobs • Livestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

Contract/Project Manager – ref 078 Roading &/or Drainage Supervisors – ref 079 Truck Drivers & Digger Operators – ref 077 General Labourers – ref 080 Selwyn Based If, like us , Selw yn is your h ome and you are t ired of t ravelling int o Christ church every day, w orking w it hin high t raffic are as , come and t alk t o us.

W e operat e a range of s ervices encompas s ing civil const ruction and roading w ork. Due a re cent increas e in w orkload, w e are cu rrent ly rec ruit ing for new t eam members and are int erest ed in t alking t o people w ho w ant: • to be well rewarde d for their efforts – w e have s pecific pay s cales • great working c onditi ons – w e are s mall enough t o look aft er ou r people • long term job security – w e ret ain great pe ople • varied and interesting work - everyday • progression through c areer pathways – w e fully s upport and invest in st aff t raining for t he s uccess ful progres s ion of care ers w it h us W e require people w ho can w ork quickly and efficiently w hilst delivering t op qualit y w ork. The roles will be bas e d on v arious s it es around t he Selw yn dist rict.

You will need t he corre ct full, clean New Zealand Driver's Licence for t he job you are applying for, but w e are happy t o s upport our pe ople obt aining t he relevant licence.

W e are committ ed t o providing a s afe w ork environm ent t herefore s uccess ful candidat es are required t o pas s a pre employment medical and drug/alc ohol t ests.

To apply, pleas e vis it our w ebs it e www.s iconfergus on.co.nz or email your CV an d cove ring lett er t o recruit @sicon.co.nz. Ot herw is e, enquiries are w elcome by c alling ou r rec ruit ment line on 027 278 3821 quot ing t he referen ce num ber.

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

Phone Shaun for a quote on

021 204 1274 WINDO W REPAIRS

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Advertising Deadline 1pm Tues day TRADES

Mirrors Catdoors Double Glazing Insurance Repairs Phone 03 318 4128 or 027 325 9854

www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

Phone • 25 years experience David Bar nhill • Loc al qual ified buil der 027 618 2345 • All ty pes of work or undertaken including additions, a/h 317 9144 alterations, new houses, sheds etc

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WINDO W CLEANING

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

J AME S’ W ind o w Cl eanin g .

Honest and reliable service.

For a free quote phone J ames on 021 085 81190.

WINDO W REPAIRS

House & Roof PrePre -Paint Wash

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 Ox for d, C us t, Dar fie ld, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

Hydro Drain Cleaning

Cleans most surfaces: Fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery

Free Quotes.

Contact Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS Registered Master Builder • •

TRADES UPHOLST ERER - Re cove r l o u ng e s ui tes , d in in g chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in W eedons.

Ph 03 980 4979.

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowentiling@gmail.com

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: M as ter MEMBE R

03 318 3778 or 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@vodafone.co.nz

Need some help with: • • • •

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Free quotes, 10yrs experienc e Ph 020 4052 4567

Simon: 027 585 4481• 03 347 8552

Reg ist er ed

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Exterior Plastering & Painting

New houses or alterations Award winning builder

Maintenanc e bui lding • Renovations Kitchens • Bathr ooms

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

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Multi-room Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Insta llat ions of TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi F i

PEST CONTROL P hone 03 347 9789

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz

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Get me to do your ‘dishes’

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“We do not telemarket!”

Quality Builders

Mark Davis

Dan: 022 177 2066 Guy: 021 185 6692 3 North Tce, Darfield 7510 P 318 8663 F 318 8904 M 027 229 4965 E woodshack@gmail.com

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Sheds to animal shelters All types of fencing & pergolas Building repairs to new construction Pruning to tree felling Light engineering Insurance work Anything considered Professional work guaranteed

Contact: Keith Heselwood 027 968 6582 ah 03 318 4014 keithandbarbs@hotmail.com

Certified Technician

COMP UTER

Certified Computer Technician

dan@theartofcarpentry.co.nz

Farm & Home Maintenance & General Work

COMP UTER

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F lies Whitetail S piders Wasps Cluster F lies F leas

• Settin g up email on a wide rang e of devices • Repairs, up grades and advice • Focussed on the rura l comm unity

Friendly serv ice at the right price!

Call Alex on 027 235 0267

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mar k Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242 0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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

O x f or d A p p l i a n c e s L t d M URRAY DAWS ON Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

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

Acer E1E1- 510 •

Closed Saturdays

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Jon Lawrence

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Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103

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malcomputers@clear.net.nz

Intel cel q uad core 2.0cpu 4gig RAM 1TB HDD Windows S p eci al 8.1 15.6” In c l G ST Screen

$595

Gum Leaf gutter guard has been proven on 1000’s of homes across Australia & New Zealand for the last 12 years.

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre which will even keep out pine needles.

Will not rust or sag with age or load.

Colour matched to your existing roof colour.

10 Year warranty for total peace of mind.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter Over 25 years experience Domestic / Commercial • New Work / Renovations Gas Heating & Appliances • No job too big or small Contact Your Local Plumbing & Gasfitting Specialist

Call Rohan Rudd for a no obligation assessment and quote any time, any day, except Sunday

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

0800 486532 or 03 9828850 www.gumleaf.co.nz

Ph Glenn: 027 445 0684 / 03 318 1556

Selwyn Electrical Ltd

dav id wilkinson registered elec trician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1 235 sales@e lectrica lcontractors.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.

Renovating?

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

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

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

www.smith-sons.co.nz

Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1 676 or 021 1 84 2448

Licenced Builder

Phil Marsh P h 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696