Issue 1,112 Thursday 16th November 2023 by Malvern News

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Highest Award for Darfield Cadet

Sparkle & Shine for Kirsty

Game on For Polo Event

Artist Open to the Public New Specialist in Motocross Bikes Kiwi Kids Need Books Kirwee Community Response Evening Call For a Chloring Free Water Station Look After Thos Pennies

Keeping Members on the Run Do you Love Wrapping Presents What the Financial

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Letters to the Editor

Slow Down, Buckle Up Student Showcase Digital Abilities Simple Term, Significant Consequences Spirit of Cricket in Darfield

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Arthur’s Pass Road Closure

Bangor Pony Club Show

Malvern Bowls Update

Malvern Rifle Club News

CAB: Online Shopping

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Public Notices

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Trades

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A bonnie day was had by thousands of people who joined Clan Hororata at the 12th annual Hororata Highland Games on November 11, 2023. Colin Forsyth travelled back from his home in Scotland to take the role of Chieftain at the Games. A founding committee member of the event, it has been nine years since he has been able to attend the event. Colin was blown away by how the community has grown this festival. “Twelve years ago, I took a phone call. They said, 'we have this idea can you help us'; I said, why not and got on board,” says Colin. “There was a lot of trust put in me and we got the first Hororata Highland Games off the ground. The community took my ideas, questioned some, added a kiwi twist, and created one of the world's greatest highland games, and I know this because I have been fortunate to attend many games around the world. I was simply blown away as I wandered around the festival, it is just

phenomenal. The committee has stayed true to our initial vision but expanded it into something that was beyond my wildest dreams." This year Hororata Highland Games hosted nearly 1000 competitors of all ages competing in traditional Scottish events, with a record number of highland dancers, pipers, and drummers. Australian athlete Terry Sparkes won the Oceanian Heavyweight Championship for a third year. It was a competitive competition with only a few points separating first and fourth place and the lead changing several times during the day. Fran Fitzpatrick from Australia won the Hororata Highland Games Women's Heavy Championship. The Champion Pipe Band was awarded to the Grade 2 Celtic Pipe Band (Nelson). The Champion Highland Dancer was Sarah McCarthy, while the local Windwhistle team the BBC Eagles, won the Tug O' War. Visitors got involved with over 1000 people having a go at tossing a caber, pie eating,

running the Kilted Mile, and taking on the Highland Challenge. A highlight of the day was the massed band mar c h an d C h ieft ain ' s welcoming ceremony. Followed by a massed Scottish Country Dance where the

crowd got to jump the fence into the main arena to dance the specially choreographed ' H o r o r a t a H e a v i e s ' in celebration of 100 years to the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society.

Chieftain Colin Forsyth with Kilted Mile Winner Mac Smith and Donna Murry from FMG.

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HIGHEST AWARD FOR DARFIELD CADET In October, Hato Hone St John youth programme held their Grand Prior’s Award Ceremony in Christchurch. Darfield Youth Division cadet Jemma de Burger was excited to be awarded her Grand Prior’s— this is the highest award a youth cadet can achieve and is what all the cadets aspire to achieve. Victoria Tomes, Divisional Manager of Darfield Youth Division says, “To achieve this award, Jemma needed to complete 12 different badges ranging from first aid, leadership to communication and camping. She also needed to complete 100 community service hours, both with in Hato Hone St John and the wider community. It’s an accumulation of all the hard work and perseverance our cadets put in during their time as part of the youth programme”. Jemma says she could not be prouder of herself for achieving her Grand Prior. To

achieve so many community hours meant Emma had to get involved in the community. “I had to achieve a wide range of badges, which really helped me develop some valuable skills and some amazing memories,” she says. “Having a goal as big as this award, gave me something to strive for and gave me some great friends along the way.” “It’s opened my eyes to just how much work people do in

the community, all out of the kindness of their hearts. Even simple actions like being a school librarian or gardening for your neighbour go a long way in helping people.” Jemma adds that she could not have achieved her award without the help of her leaders at Darfield St John. “They do so much great magic behind the scenes and really push me towards achieving the best I can.”

Jemma de Burger with her certificate and Hato Hone St John Chancellor John Whitehead Companion of NZ Order of Merit and Knight of the order of St John.

SPARKLE AND SHINE FOR KIRSTY A special event, Sparkle and Shine for Kirsty, is all set to go for Kirsty O'Connell on December 1 at Larcomb Vineyard, Rolleston. Kirsty is currently battling terminal cancer and has two young daughters. Her close friend, and an organiser of the event, Bridget Carter says Kirsty, who originally comes from the West Coast and resides in Rolleston, is a well-known midwife in the Selwyn district. “She’s 42 and has a lot more living to do yet,” says Bridget. “We’re raising funds for treatment to give her more special time with her two precious young girls.” The variety event promises to be a fun evening hosted by House of Drag host Anita Wigl’It and Coast FM radio host Lorna Riley. The evening will include online and live

au c ti on s, a K u n g Fu demonstration, ballet and aerobics performances, live band Bad Revivals, and Bonnie McMaster shaving her head. The cost is $125 per person and includes a complimentary drink plus delicious food from G & T Catering. A cash bar serving special ‘Kirsty- inspired’ cocktails will be available on the night. To book your seat or group, text Sarah on 021 025 12225 or Caroline 027 674 7000.

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GAME ON FOR POLO EVENT This year’s Sheffield Country Polo event proved to be just as good as the inaugural event held last year at the Sheffield Domain. Spokesperson Dan van der Salm says, “After a wonderfully supported event last year, we thought it would be tough to beat, but what transpired on Saturday afternoon at the Sheffield domain blew our expectations away. The weather was amazing, the polo outstanding, the 800+ crowd was in good spirits and the entertainment was great”. He says the committee (Scott and Lauren McIlroy, Steve and Shanelle Carroll-Pudney, and himself and Lucy van der Salm) was stoked with the whole day. “The feedback has

been amazing and supportive. We wanted to create an event that brought the whole community together. We’re looking forward to next year already.” This year saw another line up of world class polo players, led by Matt and Bridget O’Sullivan, who put on a show enjoyed by all. “Right from the first whistle, where the ponies raced in an impressive jousting style, the game was on!” MC John Dunne was in his element behind the microphone and had the crowd excited. Dan says a light wind meant the ball occasionally flew into the crowd, but it kept everyone on their toes with an eye on the game. “Four high

Winning Polo team on the day, from left: George Andrews, Alice Butterick, and Mark Hutchinson.

Best dressed Cliff Cosgrove and Sally Banks with judge Nev Croy.

quality and even games were played in great spirit, and the quality of the players was a treat to watch.” Much effort went into the design and dressing up of the car boots and tent sites, with Lydia Gliddon (car boot) and Julie Smith (tent) taking home the prizes. The final game was played and taken out by the Adr ia C r op Pr ot ec t ion Solutions team, made up of Mark Hutchinson, George Andrews, and Alice Butterick. After the final, the crowd was keen to test their racing skills in the human sulky race, with a dead heat in the final with PGG Wrightson and Property Brokers. This was followed by a special ‘ladies only’ race and the ‘undie run’ with 12 gents and four ladies in the lineup. After the formalities were completed, the crowd was entertained by local band, The Lee Martin Band. All funds raised go directly to the Sheffield School, PTA, Sheffield Rugby Club, and other community groups such as the Sheffield Fire Brigade. Committee member Shanelle Carroll-Pudney says, “An amazing day was had by all. It was so great to see everyone out together having a great time. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who gave up their time to make it an awesome event”.

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ARTISTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Arts Canterbury is running its first Open Studios with over 80 participating artists in 57 locations throughout Canterbury. Local painter Sarah Deans is one of many artists who will open her studio doors to the public. She will also have onsite her cousin Paul Deans, a sculpture and portrait artist. “This artist trail makes it possible for people to get alongside artists in their studios,” says Sarah, “and get an idea of what their life is like as an artist.” She says many artists like to keep quietly in the background so it’s a huge undertaking to invite the public into their creative space. Sarah’s studio is located at Waddington, where she will have large number of paintings plus works in progress on display. She is looking forward to sharing her artist’s journey, talking about her unique style of teaching art using multi-sensory

processes and encouraging anyone with an interest to have a go. Paul will be available to sketch portraits on the spot and demonstrate his carving techniques on the weekend of Dec 2-3 only. His artworks have taken him across the world and earned him international acclaim featuring in private and corporate

collections in New Zealand and overseas. Sarah’s studio is open on the weekends of November 25-26 and December 2-3 from 10am to 4pm (or by appointment) at 3818 Old West Coast Road, Waddington. For more information about the Arts Canterbury Open Studios, visit www.artscanterbury.org.nz.

Artist Sarah Deans with one of her stunning floral artworks and the totara bust of her image carved by her cousin, Paul Deans, in 1991.

NEW SPECIALIST IN MOTOCROSS BIKES Kirwee Challenge Automotive owners Hamish and Vanessa welcome Toby Harrison as their new motorbike, lawnmower, and small engines mechanic and specialist. Toby has many years of experience in all makes and models of motorbikes, farm bikes, motocross bikes, and quad bikes, as well as the servicing and repairing of lawnmowers, ride-ons, and push mowers. He is also a passionate and experienced motocross rider, competing in many events over the years, meaning he has a good understanding of the bikes and how they operate. The company offers a full range of services including garden tool repair and blade sharpening, and also specialise in small engines, where no job is too big or too small.

The garage now stocks Motul motorcycle oil and lubricants; for all your needs and advice, talk to Toby. Kirwee Challenge Automotive also offers a prompt same-day service with no need to book an appointment; pick-ups and drop-offs are all part of their service too—give them a call to arrange a day and time.

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KIWI KIDS NEED BOOKS THIS CHRISTMAS The Malvern News is accepting new children’s books for the book-gifting charity Kiwi Christmas Books. More than 30,000 brand new books have so far been donated by generous New Zealanders since the bookgifting project began in 2019, and this Christmas the charity is aiming to donate 10,000 more books to kids in need. “The support for this scheme has been incredible. I never imagined that we would achieve such a milestone in just a few short years,” says founder Sonya Wilson. “We know that for some of our kids last year, our book was the only Christmas present they received, and they absolutely treasure them.” The charity provides brand new books to families who can’t afford to buy Christmas presents for their kids, or who struggle to access books in general. Over Christmas 2023, Kiwi Christmas Books aims to distribute 10,000 more books to underprivileged children across Aotearoa. “Times are tough. For thousands of Kiwi families, books are a luxury they can no longer afford,” says Sonya “I r eally hope that New Zealanders will continue to

support this fantastic cause and buy books for kids in need, as well as for their own children, this Christmas.” Members of the public can support the cause by donating books through a number of local bookshops including Telling Tales, Athena Books and The Children’s Bookshop in Christchurch, Timaru Booksellers in Timaru and Emma’s at Oxford, in Oxford or

directly through the website. Books donated at the Malvern News office between now and December 11, 2023, will be distributed to local families in time for Christmas through local charities including The Christchurch City Mission, The Christchurch Women’s Refuge, and Mid-South Women’s Refuge.

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KIRWEE COMMUNITY RESPONSE The Kirwee Community Response Team (CRT) held a pizza and info evening in the Kirwee Community Garden last week. Around 30 residents braved the chilly conditions to hear Sue Jenkin s, Community Resilience Officer for Selwyn Council Emergency Management Team, speak about Selwyn Gets Ready (SGR). SGR is a website where residents can register their infor mation to receive emergency alerts and provide information on any skills or needs, they may have. She also updated attendees on the Alpine Fault, or AF8 as it is known. Sue stressed the need to have an emergency plan such as having enough medication and water stored to carry you through the first few weeks, and setting up emergency contacts and a possible

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meeting place should you be unable to get hold of others in your household. Updated information on the role of SGR Street Contacts was provided and the discussion during the evening was useful and informative. The Kirwee CRT would like to

thank everyone who attended, especially Sue Jenkins for giving up her time and providing such great information. For anyone wishing to register on Selwyn Gets Ready, the link is https://selwyn.getsready.net

Community Resilience Officer Sue Jenkins speaks to residents at an information and pizza evening organised by the Kirwee Community Response Team.

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CALL FOR A CHLORINE-FREE WATER STATION Indications from Selwyn District Council following questions by the Darfield Residents Association (DRA) are that DRA will continue to have chlorine in the water supply for the foreseeable future. ‘We are aware of locals spending $15 per week for bottled water' says DRA chairperson Harvey Polglase. The group is calling on the Council or perhaps a local

business to provide a chlorine filter station tap, which could possibly be in Tussock Square. He says, “This would enable residents to access chlorine free water. Some Councils such as Napier and Hastings provide such stations in their areas which have proven very popular”.

The Selwyn District Council is legally obliged to continue chlorinating the water supply until they get an exemption from Te Whatu Ora, but Darfield appears is ranked 19 in terms of community priorities in Selwyn, so any application for the township will be a long way off.

While Councils cannot supply unchlorinated water, they can supply chlorine-removed water stations for the public, such as the one pictured here in Napier.

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LOOK AFTER THOSE PENNIES Make your mortgage payment

I’m sure anyone who remembers their grandparents will be familiar with the saying – look after your pennies and the pounds will look after themselves. Like a lot of old sayings, this one still holds true today albeit dollars and cents. If you cut back on all the unnecessary expenses like a takeaway coffee, an extra trip

in the car to get something that you could have got yesterday or get tomorrow, you will be surprised how quickly these little spend savings can quickly mount up. Fix the leaking tap and turn off the lights when you leave a room. Make take away dinners at home and do a potluck tea with friends instead of eating out.

your first priority, and do a list of necessary expenses that must be met. Save half of what is left for a rainy day and treat yourself only when everything else is paid. Short term pain will be worth the long-term gain, and you will be pleased you made the sacrifices when you look back. Ginny Nelson

KEEPING MEMBERS ON THE RUN Jayde Mayberry recently retired from co-ordinating the Malvern Road Runners group over the last 10 years. A runner on and off for 15 years, Jayde says, “You never regret a run”. She was responsible for keeping members of the group on track and motivated. “My role was turning up, encouraging people to get out and exercise with others, and enjoy the beautiful scenery in Darfield.” Jayde says she loved being amongst a variety of people, seeing them achieving their goals, motivating each other

while enjoying physical activity. Outside of Road Runners, Jayde volunteered at the Lake Crichton Triathlon and previously worked for the Selwyn Sports Trust for six years. She now teaches full time at Sheffield Contributing School. Of Selwyn Sports, Jayde says, “I love their philosophy, their goals and their story, so I will always do what I can to support it”. Jayde says she would like to thank the community, her runners, walkers, regulars and “once-in-awhilers” for turning

Receiving recognition for her work with the Malvern Road Runners group is Jayde Mayberry with Selwyn Sports Trust General Manager Doug McSweeney (left) and Pauline Lay, head of the Ellesmere Road Runners group.

up on Tuesdays! She’d also like to hear from anyone who might be keen to turn up on Tuesdays and keep the running community active— she can be messaged through Facebook. “I have loved seeing people achieve all sorts of goals and the satisfaction of finishing a run, the friendships and connections made, as well as all the kids that drag their parents along! I hope it carries on, then I could turn up as a runner and re-kindle my love for running!” Asked what is next for her, Jayde says she has a busy household. “I think my 'next' is sorted!”

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The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The ﬁnal approval of le$ers for print, rests with the editor. Le$ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length. Le$ers to the Editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Le$ers wri$en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

To the Editor: Hororata sent a set of proposals re flooding to DOC, ECan and SDC in August 2022. We continue to sleep uneasily during heavy rain, as core risks remain. In earlier times our local Catchment Board officers acted with farmers and contractors The NZ Spinal Trust is looking for volunteer gift wrappers to to manage excess shingle and help with their annual gift-wrapping fundraiser. Two Trust gift willows that result in damaging wrapping stations will be set up at The Palms during the weeks floods. leading up to Christmas. Volunteers nominate a shift that suits No thought was given to native them and will spend a morning or afternoon wrapping shopper’s mudfish and stirred up gifts for gold coin donation. Everything needed is supplied. If sediment in flowing water. you can help or need more information, phone Su Marshall on Pr otec tin g h omes an d 03 383 6881 or email: Su.Marshall@nzspinaltrust.org.nz farmland was the primary priority. Even though by law, landlords must provide tenants with dry, well insulated homes, our homes are at increasing risk of severe flood damage or worse. It seems it's just too hard to remove shingle and willows, create adequate ditches and culverts, because of funding Insurance can get confusing. You can have a whole issues and need to protect the concoc'on of covers, or you can keep things simple. mudfish. Imagine a simple chicken soup. You start with your Each agency can offer base: chicken. So, let’s twist that and say chicken is excuses. None seem able to Life insurance, ingredient one. act on national warnings If you lead a simple life, a simple soup may do. When regarding get ready, get life starts to get more complicated you add more through. ingredients to the soup. These may look like Trauma, We don't want to be the flood Income Protec'on and Health insurance. hit village to make TV news. We hope for effective action, So why Life? If you have debt, who will that fall on if really soon, to reduce flood you pass away. If you don’t have debt, do you have risk alongside carefully family or rela'onships that may need the ﬁnancial managed mudfish habitat. support as they adjust to life without you? And what about the unthought cost of a funeral. Life insurance David Askin, Hororata has no set way it must be used but these are a few of the reasons to have it in the ﬁrst place.

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Life is your main ingredient, and you can season it to suit your needs as they are. Some people don’t have a huge need for life insurance, but more o1en than not the need for something like Trauma Cover is s'll there. Having a li3le bit of Life can help to make sure the right level of cover of something else can be in place without feeding the s'gma of ‘insurance is expensive’. This publica'on is not intended to be financial advice. I did not take into account the financial situa'on and par'cular needs of any par'cular person. For more informa'on or financial advice on the above insurance products, you can contact me (financial adviser).

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The Malvern News contacted SDC, Ecan and DOC to give them the opportunity to reply: SDC RESPONSE The Selwyn District Council carried out major upgrades to the stormwater network for the Hororata township from 20192022 and we continue to maintain the network in close proximity to the township, including further maintenance work happening next week to ensure drains are well maintained. We are also working with Environment Canterbury on options for work in the Hororata River to support flooding risk to the township. ECAN’S RESPONSE Climate change is making flooding more frequent, and the impacts felt more severe throughout the world. It’s challenging our flood protection measures, making them more expensive and complex to build, maintain and improve. We need to prepare for flooding by viewing rivers with a holistic, intergenerational lens. We also need to meet changing expectations for flood protection and climate resilience, while continuing to keep people safe, and protecting the environment. Achieving these things is made possible by ensuring those who live alongside rivers

have a say in developing solutions for flood protection. We must also balance the ability of the community to pay and ensure continued protection while any change is investigated and implemented. Currently Environment Canterbury does not own or maintain any flood protection assets at Hororata, nor does it have a mandate to carry out river works. However, we encourage the community to engage with us, as we seek to ensure rules and work programmes reflect the changes they want to see: • Rank environmental and climate change priorities for our “Pick a path” campaign. This will help us develop strong regional rules and enable communities to reduce, adapt to and build resilience to climate change risks in Canterbury. Find out more at haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/ pick-a-path-our future • Provide feedback during our Long-Term Plan consultation next year, which will set our service priorities, work programmes and resource requirements such as expenditure and funding for the next 10 years. Many communities are facing vulnerability from climate change and how we work together to mitigate those risks needs to be fit-for-purpose.

SLOW DOWN, BUCKLE UP ‘Watch your speed’ and ‘wear your seatbelt’ are everyday road safety messages that take on extra resonance across Canterbury this month. The region is the focus of road safety activities aimed at improving driving behaviour through enhanced collaboration between local councils and Police. Inspector Natasha Rodley, Road Policing Manager for Canterbury, says the activities will target areas across the district. Events throughout November and December will reinforce the need for drivers to take responsibility for their safety and that of their passengers when behind the wheel. “As we head toward the end of

the year, people can get distracted thinking about Christmas and holidays coming up. The tendency to rush and not pay attention to your speed can pose a risk to you and others on the roads. We know that even low-level speeding will have a significant effect on the outcome of a crash and the injuries received.” Crash analysis data shows that speed is one of biggest contributing factors to road deaths and serious injuries in Canterbury, with one in five fatalities in the district from 2018-2022 attributed to excessive speed. It was a more common cause of fatal deaths for the period than alcohol (11.9%), distraction (4%) and

fatigue (4.2%). Restraints, such as seatbelts, play a significant role in reducing deaths or serious injuries too. Over the same period, there were 47 deaths and 82 serious injuries where restraints were not worn. Police have identified certain periods of the month where they will target particular districts, with attention on seatbelt and speed enforcement. It includes a focus on the Christchurch metropolitan area in midNovember to coincide with Show Week. Other areas of focus throughout the month include Hurunui/Waimakariri, Selwyn, Timaru and Ashburton.

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STUDENTS SHOWCASE DIGITAL ABILITIES Darfield Primary School held an afternoon for local schools to showcase their student’s Matahiko Challenge 2023 entries for parents and caregivers. The Matahiko Challenge

supports students to grow their digital fluency innovation and creativity. Participating schools had four entry categories and six age groups that students could enter. The six key aspects of fluency

capability are: use of digital tools; design unique digital outcomes; algorithmic thinking; design and create outcomes; end users in the authentic context of Aotearoa; and social impact.

FREE POWER from the Evie Stewart and Aneka Herekotukutuku hold Darfield Primary School’s Runner up certificate for MakeiT us! Year 1-3.

Miyon from winner from Greendale Primary holds her certificate for MakeiT Futures! Y1-3.

SIMPLE TERM, SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES Most real estate in New Zealand is bought and sold using The Law Association (used to be ADLS) Agreement for Sale and Purchase which states in the fine print that “unless particulars of tenancy are included in this agreement, the property is sold with vacant possession and the vendor shall so yield the property on the settlement date”. Whilst ‘Vacant Possession’ may seem like a simple term, the significant consequences were demonstrated in a recent court decision which found the Vendor was obligated to provide vacant possession to the Purchaser. The case concerned a property in Auckland, with a house on the land, which was advertised for its development potential, noting that resource consents had been issued for the development of seven units. The property was sold to a developer by Agreement dated 4 August 2020 (and confirmed three days later, and the Purchaser paid the deposit of $155,000). The Agreement did not mention any tenancy. That meant the vendor was contractually required to provide “Vacant Possession” on the settlement date. The Purchaser intended to remove the existing dwelling and to carry out a multi-unit development. The Vendor’s lawyer advised the Purchaser’s lawyer that the property was in fact subject to a fixed-term tenancy terminating on 6 July 2021. They alleged that the agent had told the

Purchaser, and that the The Court found that the Purchaser was bound to take Vendor was obligated to the property subject to the provide Vacant Possession, the tenancy. The Vendor refused to settlement notice issued by the complete the sale on any other Vendor was invalid and it was basis. The Purchaser refused to not entitled to cancel the purchase the property with the contract. The Court also held tenancy in place and would not that the Purchaser was not settle until confirmation of obligated to settle its purchase vacant possession was received. of the property with the fixed The tenants were agreeable to term tenancy in place and to vacating the property earlier then claim compensation later. provided they were paid Property is one of the highest compensation of $18,000, value and most significant which neither the Vendor nor investments a person makes Purchaser were prepared to pay. during their lifetime. With high When the Purchaser refused to stakes it is essential you get settle on the settlement date, expert legal advice. We have a the Vendor’s Solicitor issued a team of property experts ready settlement notice to cancel the to assist with buying, selling, contract. and/or developing property. The Purchaser sued for specific Talk to us before you proceed performance (i.e. settlement and let us help you avoid with vacant possession) and potential costly nightmares. damages and won. The Vendor appealed to the Court of Appeal Kate Warren and lost again.

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Christchurch without moving too far from their armchairs. Darfield will host four of the matches at the Cricket Oval in November. At the completion of each game in the Championships, umpires will have the honour of presenting the distinguished Spirit of Cricket Award to the player from either team, who exemplified the highest level of integrity, fair play, and respect for the game in relation to the eight rules that

embody the Spirit of Cricket. Save the following dates to attend the matches being played at Darfield Cricket Oval. Nov, Thursday 23, 10:30am Pool B - NSW Blues vs WA Kangaroos Nov, Friday 24, 10:30am Pool B - NSW Blues vs ACT Galaxies Nov, Sunday 26, 10:30am Pool A - Christchurch Casino XI vs Tasmania Nov, Monday 27, 10:30am 3rd Pool A vs 3rd Pool B

ARTHUR’S PASS ROAD CLOSURE Make a note on your diary if you’re thinking about traveling to and from the West Coast during the first two weeks in December. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be closing SH73, the Arthur’s Pass route linking the West Coast and Canterbury early in December for around two weeks. The closures will affect daytimes on weekdays, 10 am to 6 pm, Monday 4 December to Friday 15 December. “Drivers will be able to use SH73 between Otira and Arthur’s Pass village up to 10 am each day and after 6 pm at night, Monday to Friday,” says Mark Pinner, Canterbury/West Coast System Manager, Waka Kotahi. • The first day of the closure, Monday, 4 December is Westland Anniversary Day. West Coasters will need to be at Otira by 10am if they are heading east on SH73 and back at Arthur’s Pass after 6pm to get home. • The route will be open over

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the weekend in the middle – 9 and 10 December. Arthur’s Pass and Otira townships will be always accessible from each side of the Main Divide and Waka Kotahi encourages people to continue to visit. The rest of the West Coast remains open for business. Routes north and south along the Coast Road (SH6) are unaffected by this closure. Emergency services will be

escorted through the SH73 site as required. “We know this closure will be unwelcome for many regular road users, businesses along the route and visitors to the West Coast, but this fortnight before the Christmas holidays has the least impact overall, compared to later options, an d follows ex tensive engagement with travel, hospitality and freight operators,” says Mr Pinner.

The Arthur’s Pass route will be closed during the day for resurfacing over a two-week period early December.

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BANGOR SHOW DAY A SUCCESS Bangor Pony Club's annual show was held on Saturday, November 11, at the Kirwee showgrounds. Over a hundred riders and ponies turned out

Angus Southen in the fancy dress class.

to compete on the day, with plentiful support from family and friends. Apart from the chilly wind, it was a nice day, and many riders enjoyed a fantastic event supporting Bangor Pony Club. The generous support from local businesses meant a lot of prizes on offer for competitors. One of the highlights was the fancy dress

class, in which 14 riders paraded in wonderful costumes. The Club offers a huge thank you to the many judges, stewards, marshals, and club members who supported the running of the show, and to the sponsors, whose generosity helped ensure the day's success.

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First ridden Show Pony Champion Isla Thompson on Chelton Light Magic Reserve and Champion Saskia Kebbell on Court Jester with judge Natasha Wardell.

MALVERN BOWLS UPDATE Finals day for the Men’s and Women’s Junior Singles was held in October at the Darfield Bowling Club. The qualifying rounds had been played earlier in the month, leaving three qualifiers for each of the men’s and women’s sides of the competition. In the end, the finals were played out between Bronwyn Hamilton (Darfield) and Jude Will (Darfield) for the Junior Women’s Trophy, and Paul Morriss (Oxford) and Colin Gull (Coalgate). With Jude only just into her second season, Bronwyn showed her greater experience in overwhelming

her to claim the trophy for her third successive year, before she moves up to the open grades. Colin and Paul, playing for the Officer Cup, began with Paul opening with a significant lead, before Colin found his rhythm and quietly nibbled away, subsequently pulling ahead and never losing the lead. Well done to both champions, with both finals having been played in good spirits, and on a very good bowling green.

Malvern Bowling Sub Centre president Mary Burke with the champions of the respective competitions, Bronwyn Hamilton, and Colin Gull.

Ken May, Secretary, Malvern Bowling Sub Centre

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David: 027 659 6596 Sean: 027 466 7739 E: ruralfields@xtra.co.nz

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MALVERN RIFLE CLUB NEWS EARTHWORKS & CLEARING LINES 13.5T DIGGER with ROOT RAKE

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Garet Thomas

November 11 was a Club Training Day at 300 yards which is an opportunity for members to test different equ ip men t, ammu n iti on etcetera outside of the club championship. Some “test” scores were not recorded. Some club members were in Wellington for a NZ Rifle Team training camp. A fine and sunny day, s great day to be on the range, greeted shooters with a fickle nor-easterly wind blowing across the range and bouncing off the sides of the gully from the targets to the 300 yard

shooting position. A configuration error for the electronic targets meant that some of the first round scores are “inflated” as some targets were set to 500 yards (larger) target faces than the correct 300 yard target. Visitors Edward, and Jason, were welcomed to the range and appropriately supervised while they shot. Next week: November 18/19 2023 canterbury Spring Championship Setup from 0830, competition to begin at 0900 both days.

Malvern Rifle Club 11 November 2023 - Club Training Day 800 x 10 900 x 10 Total Class TR A Tim Webb

49.003 47.004 96.007

Allan White

49.008

TR B Rob Lilley

44.001 49.003 93.004

Peter Carter

47.003 45.001 92.004

Barry Brown

44.001

FTR Edward Clark

60.008 58.004 118.012

Charlie Ledbrook

59.005 55.001 114.006

Mark Alexander

54.001 57.006 111.007

Matthew McCallum-Clark F-PR

55.002

Ran Bao

57.005 58.005 115.010

Jason Chen

25.000 37.000 62.000

Visitors are welcome to the range, contact details can be found on the Malvern Rifle Club Facebook page: Malvern Rifle Club.

CAB: ONLINE SHOPPING

Maize, Beet & Swedes Guy Bassett 021 318 366 bassettagri@gmail.com

Heard the one about the buyer who complained to Facebook Marketplace and got no satisfaction? Sadly, it’s no joke. Shopping online is convenient, enticing and fun… if you are wary of fake sellers, dodgy tactics and Christmas stress-mas, that is.

“YOUR LOCAL VETS IN ROLLESTON” Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm

Before you click “buy”, ask yourself: • Does this bring me festive joy? How cute is that doodah? • Does the offer sound too good to be true, too good not to be a scam? Do I feel lucky? • Is price hype being used to sweep me into a purchase I had no intention of making? How close is that shark? • How sharp is that price, once courier and credit card fees are added? • Ditto for an overseas seller. What’s not shown upfront? Is it really such a bargain once GST, customs duty and biosecurity fees are added at the border? • Overseas seller? What if things go pear-shaped? What then? Do they know New Zealand consumer laws don’t apply to them? • The best protection is a

professional trader based in NZ, right? Too right • Does the seller identify themselves clearly and prominently? Are they registered on companiesoffice.govt.nz? • Is it worth the nervous wait for delivery, the risk of damage in transit or a disgruntled call to my credit card company? Am I sitting comfortably? • If I weren’t over tired and under pressure, if I really sat down and thought about it, I wouldn’t click “buy” right now, would I? Want more? See www.cab.org.nz/article/ KB00000343 Over the Christmas holiday break, you can find serious answers to many questions on the Citizens Advice Bureau website (www.cab.org.nz).

Meri Kirihimete.

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St Peter's Community Church

PUBLIC NOTICES

Springfield All Denominations Welcome!

To be held at the Church 23rd November 2023 - at 7:30pm

AUTOMOTIVE

PUBLIC NOTICES

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 03 318 8113.

CATTERY

Thursday 23rd November, 7:30pm Meeting Room, Darfield Library & Service Centre For further info please contact the Chairperson, Raewyn Feast, 03 318 1020

ALL WELCOME

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday 1st December 2023 at 7:30pm, in the Kirwee Sports Pavilion GOLF RESULTS

WAIMAK GOLF Summer Golf Stableford Results 9th November 2023 18 Holes F Nimmo 39 N Robertson 34 S Farrar 30 J Pottinger 30 Nearest to Pin for 2 #4 J Pottinger Nearest to Pin for 1 #17 F Nimmo Longest Putt M Robertson 9 Holes J Smith 17 V McKenzie 15

11-25 Nov Fabric Sale The Sewing Room 14 Nov 11am I Love Writing Day Darfield Library 18 Nov 9:30-2pm Christmas Fete Glentunnel School 19 Nov 11-2pm DHS Community Market DHS Athletics Field 20 Nov 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline 20 Nov 7pm Malvern Netball AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms 21 Nov 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 21 Nov 5-6:30pm Darfield Business at 5pm Darfield Rec Centre 22 Nov 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Darfield Library 22 Nov Fruit, Veg and Flower entries Close - Courtenay A&P Show 23 Nov 7:30pm St Peter’s Community Church AGM St Peter’s Church 23 Nov 7:30pm Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Darfield Library 25-26 Nov 10-4pm The Arts Open Studios - Sarah Deans - 3818 Old West Coast Rd, Waddington 25 Nov Courtney A & P Show Kirwee Showgrounds 28 Nov 10am Staying Safe - refresher course for older drivers Darfield Rec Centre 29 Nov Deadline for the Rolleston News December Issue 1 Dec Sparkle and Shine for Kirsty O’Connell 1 Dec 7:30pm Kirwee Players INC. AGM Kirwee Sports Pavilion 2-3 Dec 10-4pm The Arts Open Studios - Sarah Deans - 3818 Old West Coast Rd, Waddington 2 Dec 2-5pm Paint and Create Springfield Tawera Town Hall 15 Dec 12noon Malvern Community Board By-Election Voting Ends

PUBLIC NOTICES

Sheffield FREE BOOK EXCHANGE

Sheffield Hall SUNDAY 19TH NOV 2023 12 - 3pm For the community book exchange!

CATS on Courtenay Boutique Boarding Cattery! Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting. • Close proximity to all main centres. •

Phone: 027 433 3564 www.catsoncourtenay.nz Check us out on Facebook! ‘CATS ON COURTENAY’

CHIMNEY CLEANING

ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message. CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021 939 113.

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 19TH NOV 2023

ACCOUNTANTS

At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

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Thursday 16th November 2023 CELEBRANT

CARPET NEED carpet? Go local! Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please ph Alan Roberts 021 227 2080.

COUNSELLING

FOR LEASE

OFFICE SPACE

Jo Babe - Wedding Celebrant

0274323360

DARFIELD

jobabenz8@gmail.com www.jobabecelebrant.co.nz

INSPIRE Counselling Practice. For your personalised Offering individual and wedding ceremony relationship counselling, p erso na l dev elo pmen t, DRIVEWAYS creative inspiration. To make an appointment phone LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, Michelle Bland - 020 4115 yards and dairy lanes our 4184. speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL confidential better. Phone Springfield service. Allow yourself to seek Quarry on 318 4132. support, talk about your challenges & discover a way HEDGE TRIMMING forward. FREE 1/2 hour consult to discuss your needs. Other services also available: Reiki healing & massage. Lisa Mills, Qualified Creative Therapist. Please phone 027 814 0785 or visit www.goldentouch.co.nz Specialising in under pivot/gorse & all general trimming

FIREWOOD & COAL

Contact Andy 027 686 8004

R K FIREWOOD

rghtrimming@gmail.com www.rghtrimming.co.nz RGH Trimming

Supplying wood for this Spring!

LOCKSMITH

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! Eftpos available. All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300 FIREWOOD & COAL

OFFICE SPACE

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

FIREWOOD & COAL

Darfield township

5 Ross Street • 1st floor • 79sqm open plan office • Small kitchenette and toilet • Heat pump/air conditioned • Fully alarmed • Parking.

MORTGAGE BROKER ARE you in need of a refinance, first home loan, buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal to suit you. I have 30+ years of lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks to you.

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Contact: Gerald: 021 340 990 Vivien: 021 340 991 PAINTING/DECORATING

PAINTING/DECORATING

‘For all your decorating needs’

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

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

SPIDERBAN NC LTD Darfield owned and operated since 2008.

Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements!

0800 667 778 ROOM TO RENT Single lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Hostel Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660. SCRAP METAL WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

SITUATION VACANT PAINTING/DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services! Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075 www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz SITUATION VACANT

PEST CONTROL

SITUATION VACANT

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP IS HIRING!! We need a Front of house staff member. 29hrs p/w Email CVs to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED E XP E RI ENC ED stoc kman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Please phone 022 574 7805

STUMP GRINDING

SPRING PRICING 3 6m Old Man Pine $510.00

Great range of hardwoods available A delivery fee may apply.

Ph: 03 312 4637 (evenings only) or 021 260 4520 E: e.wakelin@outlook.com - WINZ APPROVED -

OFFICE SPACE

Office for rent in Darfield Located in an existing rural business in Bray Street. Your office is exclusive to you, small room size suitable as a single office. Rent could be on daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Includes access to Fibre Broadband, boardroom, kitchen, bathroom with shower and off-street parking.

Call Jackie on 027 568 1855

Library Assistant We are currently looking to employ a Library assistant. Duties include: • Working positively with students and staff in a busy school library environment • An enthusiasm for reading and life-long learning • Good computer skills • Library qualifications or experience preferable but not essential This part-time position is approximately 12 hours per week over two days, during the school term. Commencing 29 January 2024. Applications close Monday 27 November 2023. An application pack is available by email from: trish@darfield.school.nz Human Resources Coordinator Darfield High School Tel: 03 318 8411

PHONE:

027 222 1632 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE MASSAGE therapy, $75/hr. Clinic in Greendale, close to Darfield. Appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Professional therapist with 15 years experience. Contact Erna Henning on 027 300 4002.

Thursday 16th November 2023 WANTED

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WINDOW TINTING

TENANCY

AMMUNITION and reloading TINT-A-WINDOW e q u i p m e n t . P o w d e r Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. projectiles, presses etc. Any Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/ caliber rifle / shotgun. Security. Frosted films. Free online Anything hunting related. quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. Cash buyer. Please contact info@tintawindow.co.nz Rob 03 342 5885. www.tintawindow.co.nz DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, WINDOW REPAIRS old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Phone 027 484 8121.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED to rent in Darfield, with Garage. Single working male in 50’s. Phone or text Mike on 027 391 9903

TRADES

Rural Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions. Phone Rebecca

027 313 2270 or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz WINDOW REPAIRS

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

Locally owned and operated WINDOW CLEANING

03 318 3003

www.hunterglass.co.nz

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

TRADES

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning Commercial  Residential Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816

TRADES Certified water proofer Wet rooms Splashbacks Floor and wall tiling Free quotes

Give Mark a call on 0277229818 Gibson Tiling is a local business.

ACER 515

• New Computers • Virus Removal • Laptops • 15.6" FHD Display • Problem • Upgrades • Core i7-1165G7, Solving • Software 8GB DDR4 RAM

Closed Saturdays

Jon Lawrence

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• 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD • Nvidia GeForce MX350 • 1xUSB2.0, 2xUSB3.2,

1xUSB3.2 (Gen 1) Type C, 1xHDMI, 1xRJ45 • 802.11ax Wifi malcomputers02@gmail.com • Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Ph: 03 318 3699 Mob: 027 688 9103

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Thursday 16th November 2023 Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996! • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w. • Washing

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Jetting Unit for Blocked Drains • Camera Investigations • Port-a-loo Hire

Reg. Service Technician

TRADES

Qualified Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units, melamine or timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 027 439 3926 or 349 0150.

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz Darfield based, working Canterbury wide. All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

Tiler Water Proofer Phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowentiling@gmail.com

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

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.

• Certifying Gasfitters • Certifying Plumbers • Heat Pumps • Log Burners • Solar • Electrical Service Technician New Builds • System Design • Vehicles

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

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

UPHOLSTERER Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance All major brands Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote

P: 021 387 750 E: nigel@malvernair.co.nz

Phone: 03 980 4979 Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing

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0800 752 400

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DARFIELD BASED

Cowboy Bob and Cowboy Roger kept each of their horses in the same ﬁeld. To help tell them apart, Bob tied a red ribbon to his horse's tail and Roger tied a blue ribbon to his horse's tail. The next morning, when they went to check on their horses, they noticed that the ribbons had fallen off of the horses' tails. "Now how will we tell our horses apart?" Bob said despairingly. Roger mused for a moment, then was struck by an idea. "I know... how about if you take the brown one and I take the grey one?"