Friday 30th January 2026
· Low back, neck, sciatic pain
· Work related injuries
· Post surgery treatment and rehabilitation
· All sports injuries and soft tissue strains
· Joint sprains and strains, such as tennis elbow, shoulder and knee problems.
· ACC Accredited - You don’t need a referral!
48 South Tce, Darfield 7510
Ph (03) 318 8744 office@darfieldphysio.co.nz
Common Tech Myths, Debunked
We’ve all heard tech “facts” passed around like gospel. Some are helpful, others are simply wrong. Let’s clear the air and bust a few of the most common tech myths.
· Macs don’t get viruses
They absolutely can. While Macs are generally more secure, they’re not immune. As Apple devices grow in popularity, cybercriminals are putting more e ort into targeting macOS with specialised malware.
· Closing apps makes your phone faster
Not quite. Closing background apps can save battery and data, but it often slows your phone down. Reopening apps from scratch uses more system resources than resuming them.
· You should shut down your PC every week
For Windows PCs, restarting is more e ective than shutting down. A restart clears memory, refreshes the system, and completes updates. Macs are the exception, they benefit more from regular shutdowns.
· Private browsing makes you anonymous Incognito mode only stops your browser saving history on your device. Websites and internet providers can still see what you’re doing online.
· Charging to 100% is best
Keeping devices fully charged actually speeds up battery wear. For better battery health, keep charge levels between 20% and 80%.
Need help making your tech safer or faster? Call the Geeks on 0800 424 335
Last week the Edge Connector Vehicle (ECV) clicked over 100,000km of driving around the Selwyn district! Since August 2019, the ECV has been bringing programmes, books, and other library resources to communities, schools, preschools and groups who don’t have easy access to one of the four physical library sites, as well as supporting many public events across Selwyn. The vehicle is equipped with free WiFi, which is not only available for customers to use, but also allows staff to carry out core library services, such as signing up new members, issuing books, and helping people connect to our digital library.
Train enthusiast and Springfield local Simon Williams with the newly reinstalled history sign marking the site of the original railway complex (1880-1923). The original was lost in a big gale last year and was never found. The replacement was funded by The Rail Heritage Trust and installed by John Wilde of Alpine Signs last Sunday morning.
ARE your accounts taking up valuable time you’d rather spend growing your business or with your family? Let the team at Sterling Accountants handle your accounting and tax compliance right here on your doorstep. Call AnnMaree at Malvern Business Hub:0212150981.
WILLOW wood. 4 and 8 Meter loads. Good clean burning wood. Free delivery. Phone 0277811492.
CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.
GROW your business with NZ Life Coaching NZ. Helping with Business Improvement and Career Development. We'reheretoguideyou,help your business grow & making sure you enjoy every step of the journey. Contact Kieron McGhie 021 276 8311, www.newlifecoachingnz.com Talk to the team at Malvern News for all your
REQUIREMENTS Any quantity. 03 318 7450 info@malvernnews.co.nz
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CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $90 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.
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 anysizedopenfire.Wequote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.
North Terrace, Darfield
SPOTTA Design. Darfield's digital design agency. Graphic design, website creation, branding and content creation. Phone: 021 025 20864. email: ruth@spottadesign.co.nz. Web:spottadesign.co.nz.
FIREWOOD Supplying wood for
season! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.
THE HOT MIX! All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300
GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning, edging, lawns and water blasting.Kane0274676613. LAWN mowing and Garden services. Large sections a specialty with catcher or side discharge. Hedge trimming and other garden maintenance services also available. Regular or one-off jobs. Based in Darfield and servicing Selwyn. Contact Granton021619165.
LEASE land wanted. Selwyn area suitable for cattle grazing. All sizes consider. PhoneReg0275670720.
NEED someone to save you some time? I offer a great service on all those jobs you've been meaning to get done. Fencing, gorse control (spray or cut and swab), other spraying, chainsaw work, mowing, and general lifestyle block tasks. We've got the gear, just give me a call. H Donaldson, 027 789 9532.
TWO (possibly three) bedroom self-contained semi attached flat in private rural setting. Can be furnished.$400-week. Sheffield area. Enquires Phone0274586338.
AREyouinneedofarefinance, firsthomeloan,buyinganew home,investmentpropertyor a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and Icangetyouthebestdealto suityou.Ihave30+yearsof lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the bankstoyou.
Honest, practical, and reliable people are sought for the following two positions (roles could be combined for a suitable candidate):
Caretaker position 20 hours per week
Cleaner position 15 hours per week
Positions will be subject to police vetting. Enquires: principal@darfieldprimary.school.nz OR 033188473
Please provide references and previous work experiences. Experience is preferable but training will also be provided.
EMERALD FARM Native Plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie0273702067.
TENDERS, quotes, budgets, increased costs, variations, progress claims, final claims, disputeresolutions.CallSteve -0212644082.
WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery.Specialisinginfarm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phoneeither0276950480or alternatively0800030712.
RURAL Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions. Please phone Rebecca 027 313 2270 or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz
QUILFIED builder, LBP. Looking for any job, Fencing, farmwork, quantity surveying in construction industry and management. Phone Graeme on02102552946.
GIB fixing and stopping. Call Sam on 0220 961 942, Whitecliffs.
BUYING Possum fur. Phone Charlieon0274586338.
AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any caliber rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Please contact Rob033425885.
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Ed and Carolyn met on a singles cruise, and Ed fell hard. When they learned they lived just miles apart, he started asking her out immediately. Within weeks, Ed took Carolyn to clubs, restaurants, concerts, movies, and museums. Convinced she was his soulmate, he planned something special. On the one-month anniversary of their first cruise dinner, Ed took her to a fine restaurant. Over cocktails, he said, “Before I ask you a life-changing question, you should know I’m a total golf nut. I eat, sleep, and breathe golf. If that’s a problem, say so now.” Carolyn took a deep breath. “That won’t be a problem. I love you and I love golf too. But you should know, for the last five years I’ve been a hooker.”
“That’s alright,” Ed said. “I bet it’s because you’re not keeping your wrists straight when you hit the ball.”