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Yacht comes ashore to lure 

budding sailors to the water 

By Toni Williams 

Ashburton Sailing Clubmembers 

are keen to passontheir loveofthe 

water to the nextgeneration of 

yachties. 

Theywill be startingtheirlearntosailprogramme 

at Lake Hood 

fromOctober 13,and tooktothe 

Mitre 10 Mega car parkcomplexat 

the weekendtopromote it. 

Members hadabeginner’s 

Optimistyachtand, the next level, 

Piccolo yacht,onsite. 

ClubmembersSelwyn Sloan, 

Chris Thompson,Chris Lovelock 

and Geoff Swancollectively have 

morethan80years boating 

experience they arekeen to shareand 

they’re just ahandful of the30 

peopleaffiliated withthe club. 

The programme, for people aged 

fromseven through to adult,runs 

for twohours every Sunday from 

11amatLake Hood. 

It operates during the school 

terms one andfour. 

Model boat enthusiasts,also 

members of thesailingclub,take 

their impressiveboatstothe water 

after the sailingprogramme. Some 

of these modelsare up to onemetre 

long. 

It’sjust achancetoget kids,and 

anyone who’s interested, on the 

water, says Mr Thompson. 

The boats and life jackets are 

supplied, and thefirstsession is 

free. 

Ashburton Sailing Club members Selwyn Sloan, Chris Thompson, Chris Lovelock and Geoff Swan have, 

collectively, more than 80 years boating experience they are keen to share. 

After thefirst onethere is a$5 

per session cost. 

Beginnersstartwith the solidly 

built, andstable,Optimistyacht (an 

internationallyknownmodel), 

before progressingtothe New 

Zealandclass Piccolo. 

The members saythe possibilities 

for sailing maystart in an Optimist 

on LakeHood,but canextend to 

representing NewZealandin 

sailing events,helpwith careersas 

crews on yachtsorbeginalifelong 

love of sailing for recreational 

pleasure. 

Anyone interested canturn up to 

thenew extension at Lake Hood, on 

October13from 11am. 

Memorial 

Lake Hood 

bike ride 

for Skinner 

Friends of Paul Skinner, who died 

unexpectedly last month, are organising 

a Memorial Bike Ride to 

celebrate hislife and raise money for 

his son, Jacob’s, future endeavours. 

The ride, on November 23 from 

10.30am, costs $10 per rider and will 

take the track from Ashburton to 

Lake Hood. 

It will start at the skillspark beside 

Ashburton Contracting Limited (on 

Dobson Street West) and follow the 

river track tothe Ashburton Bridge, 

before taking the track to Lake 

Hood. 

It will be followed by a get 

together and BBQ at Lake Hood. 

Organisers give the option to meet 

at the skills park for aleisurely cruise 

to the lake, or to meet at the south 

side of the bridge to join there, or for 

the youngerones who want ashorter 

ride to join in at Boundary Road 

entrance to Lake Hood trail. 

‘‘If you don’t want to ride but want 

to join in, feel free to meet at the 

north end of Lake Hood at the 

designated area where we will enjoy 

asausage sizzle and adrink (BYO).’’ 

‘‘We suggest $10 donation per 

rider if possible, any donation 

amount will be gratefully received.’’ 

Donation buckets will be 

circulated atthe skills park prior to 

leaving for the ride and also atLake 

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Young tackle the big issues 

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Youth from Ashburton 

College got to voice their 

concerns and ideas about 

tackling some global, and 

national, issues during a 

Champions of Change 

pilot programme at the 

school. 

Plastics, pollution, 

transport, gas emissions 

and toxins such as 1080 

were raised as causes for 

concern by the 15 

students, aged Year 9 

through to Year 13, who 

chose to attend. 

They considered the 

protection of trees, flora 

and fauna, water and 

rivers as high on the 

needtodobetter list. 

The programme, led 

by Kanuka Mid Canterbury 

Regeneration Trust 

community connector 

Angela Cushnie, got the 

students brainstorming 

over, not just environmental 

issues, but those 

involving people too. 

They considered the 

concept of change, talked 

about the importance of 

sustainability with afocus 

on Mid Canterbury. 

‘‘This is apilot project, 

Letters to the editor 

The Cancer Society are 

once again overwhelmed 

by the generosity of the 

Mid Canterbury community 

with over $20,000 donated 

on Daffodil Day and 

more than $6,000 raised 

thanks to the support of 

community groups, 

schools, preschools and 

rest homes fundraising. 

Thank you also to our 

principal sponsor ANZ for 

supporting the work we do 

year after year. We truly 

appreciate the support of 

Ashburton staff who fundraise 

on our behalf and are 

so grateful for the $22,000 

raised at their annual Daffodil 

Day Quiz. 

A growing number of 

New Zealanders are reliant 

on the support services 

provided free by the Cancer 

Society.Arecent survey 

by the Cancer Society 

ahead of Daffodil Day 

found that well over athird 

of respondents, who had 

cancer or had supported a 

loved one through cancer, 

rely heavily on accommodation 

and transport 

services to attend treatment. 

A similar number 

also said that these and 

other services may have 

been out of reach if they 

had not been available for 

free through the Cancer 

afirst for the region but 

just the beginning in 

terms of inspiring youth 

to champion cultural, 

economic, social and 

environment sustainability,’’ 

Mrs Cushnie said. 

‘‘Today was the start of 

Society. 

By donating money on 

Daffodil Day you are helping 

your local community 

access the support they 

need when faced with a 

cancer diagnosis. For 

example: 

Today across New Zealand, 

CancerSociety volunteers 

will drive around 2800 

kilometres getting people 

to and from theirtreatment 

appointments. 

Tonight, the Cancer 

Society will provide accommodation 

for 130 people at 

the five lodges itoperates 

close to major hospitals. 

Inthe past year specialist 

nurses have been able to 

answer more than 8000 

information line calls and 

spent more than 5,400 

hours providing information 

and support. 

Each day, the care 

team have met facetoface 

with 45 people who are 

dealing with acancer diagnosis; 

and they will call, text 

or email nearly 300 others. 

Many more Kiwis facing 

cancer will meet with cancer 

nurses, counsellors and 

other specialists, attend 

support groups and workshops, 

and even exercise 

and relaxation classes. 

None of this would be 

possible without the generous 

support of New Zealand 

donors and volunteers, 

particularly as the 

Cancer Society receives no 

direct Government funding. 

[Abridged] 

Mid Canterbury Centre 

Cancer Society of New 

Zealand 

Not democracy 

Aotearoa, the land of the 

long white cloud.Acountry 

of differing nationalities 

and cultures, striving to do 

their bit to help make New 

Zealand awonderful country 

to live in. 

It is despicable under 

this MMP system we have a 

portion of portfolios MPs 

who hold ministerial portfolios 

unelected by the 

population at large. 

This is not democracy. 

Up until two years ago 

this country, even under 

Helen Clark’s leadership, 

was anation to be proud of. 

What has happened now 

is a divided nation of 

hatred and distrust 

between town and country. 

A Leftwing coalition 

Government determined 

to destroy the very fabric of 

society as we have known it 

for the last 100 years. 

Farming contributes 

60% of GDP and provides 

a living for many people 

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aconversation about sustainability 

and change. 

We discussed what we 

were proud of in our 

region, what change we 

would like to see, our 

individual environmental 

footprint, litter, transportation, 

energy, water, 

biodiversity, erosion, 

emissions, flora and 

fauna, plastics, pollution, 

trees, predator free 2050, 

upcycling, and good old 

fashion reduce/reuse/ 

recycle strategies.’’ 

The Kanuka Trust, 

through supporting 

schools such as the college, 

hoped to build, and 

strengthen, the link 

between young people, 

their community and the 

region. 

The programme was 

sponsored by the Kanuka 

Trust and the Ashburton 

Licensing Trust. 

Photo: Mao Nishioka, 

Janelle Galos, Paulina 

Cuadrado and Chrissea 

Cheesman got to voice 

their thoughts on some 

global issues during the 

pilot Champions of 

Change programme. 

employed in service industries, 

supporting small towns 

up and down the country. 

Lange claimed farming 

was asunset industryinthe 

1980s. How wrong hewas 

and now we have Leftwingers 

trashing the 

industry again. 

The callousness oftheir 

actions is having farreaching 

effects on the 

morale and wellbeing of 

hard working farmers and 

their families. 

People who spend their 

livelihoods in the farming 

industry doit not only for 

the lifestyle but also to 

ensure their properties 

have been nurtured and the 

soil and environment is left 

in very good condition for 

future generations. 

The rhetoric ofpolitical 

overtones on climate 

change, attacking farmers 

and adeliberate intention 

to destroy farming as we 

know it defies imagination. 

41,000 years ago this 

planet went through awarming 

era. It is cyclical. The 

axis of the planet has 

shifted 2degrees from 22 

to 24. 

That in itself can create 

mayhem with the world’s 

weather more turbulence 

and unpredictable weather. 

There is never any mention 

of sunspot activity 

which can also have a 

dramatic effect on the 

weather. 

Abigger threat to this 

planet is overpopulation 

and nuclear war. 

[Abridged Ed] 

Allan Andrews, 

Ashburton 

Appreciated 

On behalf of the 

Hekeao Hinds Water 

Enhancement Trust, I 

would like to thank the 

Ashburton District Council 

for its ongoing support 

of the Managed Aquifer 

Recharge project, including 

the recent decision to 

provide grant funding for 

the ongoing MAR pilot 

trial. 

The Government’s 

draft Freshwater proposals 

have highlighted 

the importance of community 

projects such as 

MAR to improve water 

quality for the benefit of 

the Ashburton District. 

This project has 

enjoyed considerable support 

from the wider Ashburton 

community to date 

and Iwould hope for this 

to continue. 

Peter Lowe 

Hekeao/Hinds Water 

Enhancement Trust 

174 Burnett St,Ashburton 

Phone 308 5269 www.redmonds.co.nz 

2210698

Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 3 October 2019, Page 3 

Brewer Todd in with shout 

Amateur brewer Todd 

Grieve was among the 

flurry of people getting 

their entries in for the 

Ashburton A&P Show 

competitions last week. 

Friday was the final 

day for general and 

equestrian entries and, as 

usual, the showgrounds 

was ahive of activity as 

peopledropped in to sign 

up for the November 1 

and 2event. 

The showjumping 

event entries close on 

October 17. 

Todd, has been brewing 

for the past three 

years,and was reasonably 

confident ofawin with at 

least one of his drops. He 

has entered his ale, lager 

and stout homebrewed 

beers in the Home 

Industries Pavilion competitions. 

He has won atitle at 

the show in the past and 

was keen to win again. 

He says having the 

accolade was not only a 

great talking point to 

have in his home bar but 

it gave him bragging 

rights over his mates. 

A&P Show secretary 

Lucille Brown said, as of 

midFriday afternoon, 

entry numbers were 

down, especially from 

entries in the Highland 

Dancing due to another 

eventbeingscheduled for 

the same day, but she 

expected some last minute 

online entries to 

come through from other 

quarters. 

This year will be the 

Ashburton A&P Show’s 

142nd annual event and 

its theme is Seeds of Mid 

Canterbury. 

Photo: Amateur 

brewer Todd Grievesigns 

up for the brewing competition 

at the Ashburton 

A&P Show with A&P 

Show secretary Lucille 

Brown. 

Gallery stalwart Anne recognised for dedication, support 

Ashburton Art Gallery 

stalwart Anne Carr has 

been recognised for her 

dedication and support 

for the facility with an 

honorary life membership. 

The honour was 

bestowed on her at the 

recent 35thgalleryannual 

general meeting. 

Mrs Carr joined the 

gallerycommittee in June 

1996when thegallerywas 

in its infancy. 

At that time, there was 

one full time staff member 

and the committee 

did much ofthe daytoday 

work of running the 

gallery. 

Volunteers like Mrs 

Carr helped hang exhibition 

works, painted 

walls, manned the front 

desk and did a host of 

other jobs needed torun 

apublic art gallery. 

Ashburton art Gallery 

committee vicepresident 

Fleur Tompsett said Mrs 

Carr hadbeenverygenerous 

with her time, had a 

sense of fun and was 

skilled at running events. 

She had offered 

‘‘wholehearted support of 

the Ashburton Art Gallery 

throughout her 23 

year association’’. 

‘‘Without people like 

Anne serving sotirelessly 

oversuch along period of 

time, places like the art 

gallery would not exist.,’’ 

said Mrs Tompsett. 

In recent years Anne 

Carrhas been the regular 

face at the gallery on 

Fridays, welcoming visitors 

and supporting staff 

with administrative 

duties. 

She is moving to 

Christchurchand willend 

her long volunteering 

stint with the gallery. 

Mrs Carr was presented 

with agift of art 

and a certificate and 

received astanding ovation 

from gallery supporters 

at the announcementofher 

honorarylife 

membership. 

Photo: Departing gallery 

stalwart Anne Carr 

with art gallery committee 

vicepresident Fleur 

Tompsett. 

Ashburton rates 

fourth lowest 

The Ashburton District 

Council rates are the fourth 

lowest in the country, 

according to the latest 

report from New Zealand 

Taxpayers’ Union. 

Ashburton’s average 

residential rate for 2017/18 

year was $1850, compared 

to the national average of 

$2368. 

The districts below Ashburton 

on the rates table 

were Grey ($1846), Mackenzie 

($1796) and Southland 

($1737). 

Timaru was 11th cheapest 

with $2062, while Auckland 

topped the rates table 

on $3387. No figures were 

supplied for Buller and 

Waikato district. 

The Taxpayers’ Union 

report shows Ashburton 

District with apopulation 

of 34,500 and 15,241 ratepayers 

and covering an area 

of 6183 square kilometres. 

The total operating 

expensesofAshburton District 

Council per household 

was $5928, ranking it 20th 

out of 66 councils. 

Debt liabilities per 

household inAshburton in 

the 2017/18 period was 

$3847, compared to 

$25,402 in Christchurch 

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Some 38 of Ashburton 

council’s staff of 308 earned 

more than $100,000, with 

the chief executive taking 

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Trust makes bold start with medical centre 

A new charitable trust 

has been formed for 

Geraldine, and it 

deserves all the support 

it can get. 

The success of 

Advance Ashburton is 

well known. 

Indeed, it is a model 

for others to follow. 

The formula is simple. 

Money is given or 

bequeathed tothe trust, 

invested by people who 

know what they are 

doing, and the proceeds 

used for the betterment 

of the district and those 

in it. 

Courier comment 

The list of successes 

for Advance Ashburton 

is too long to mention 

here, but they are many 

and varied. 

The Geraldine District 

Foundation, inthe process 

of becoming aregistered 

charity, has started 

with awinning project 

buying (with the help of 

the Geraldine Licensing 

trust, and the club itself) 

the former Town and 

Country Club building 

on the edge of town. 

It is abig building with 

plenty of parking. 

The foundation will 

work with a project 

manager to turn the big 

building into adedicated 

communityowned medical 

centre; a onestop 

medical shop. 

If it wanted aproject 

with which to catch the 

public’s attention, it 

need not look further. 

Practitioners, the 

foundation says, have 

already indicated interest. 

Good. 

Provincial New Zealand 

has had trouble 

attractingand keeping 

medical personnel, and 

Geraldine has been no 

exception, though it is 

reasonably well served at 

the moment. 

But there is a public 

appetite for medical centres, 

where you can see a 

doctor or, say, aphysio, 

in the same building. 

The licensing trust 

National award for Rosa 


Community stalwart Rosa 

Bennett, who is nearing 

90, is the humble recipient 

of an honorary Age 

ConcernNew Zealand’s 

DignityChampionaward, 

and it took her by 

surprise. 

It was recognition for 

all the valuable workshe 

does ‘‘championing the 

rights of older peopleby 

helping combat loneliness 

and helpbuilding strong 

social connections’’. 

The award, presented 

by Age Concern 

Ashburton patron 

Jeanette Storrier at the 

weekly 50 Plus meeting 

Rosa organises, is a 

national award, givento 

one deservingperson 

nationwide amonth. 

She was nominatedby 

Age Concern Ashburton 

president Trish Small and 

secretary/manager 

Dianna Leonard. 

Rosa has been involved 

with the Ashburton 

branch since its inception 

and was amemberofa 

steeringcommittee set up 

in 1986toinvestigate 

forming an organisation 

to meetthe needs of older 

people in the Ashburton 

District. She represented 

community groups on the 

committee. 

Once established, first 

as the Mid Canterbury 

Aged Persons Welfare 

Council thenAge 

Concern Ashburton; two 

deserves credit, too, for 

its support of the project,and 

the former club, 

which offered favourable 

terms. 

Prominent locals 

(John Acland, Rosie 

Morten, James Wallace 

and Wayne O’Donnell) 

are the backbone of the 

foundation and will soon 

seek benefactors and 

funds for its first project. 

Given the generosity 

and cando attitude of 

Geraldine, support may 

be strong. 

John Keast 

Rosa Bennett was surprised by Age Concern Ashburton patron Jeanette Storrier with anational 

award for championing the rights of older people. 

popular programmes 

wereset up for older 

persons; the 206 Club, to 

lessen social isolation for 

the district’s senior 

populationand where 

Rosavolunteered as cook 

up to three days aweek 

until 2018; and the 50 Plus 

educational programme. 

It runs once aweek for six 

weeks in autumn and 

spring. 

Its success is due to 

‘‘Rosa’s enthusiasm and 

determination to make 

sureitcontinues. The 

numbers attendingare 

testament to Rosa’s 

passion’’. 

‘‘Since the beginning 

Rosahas been a 

dedicatedand loyal 

committee member, 

supporterand volunteer 

in manycapacities for 

Age Concern Ashburton, 

arecording of outstanding 

serviceover 30 yearsand 

it has not cometoan 

end,’’ Trish and Dianna 

said, in their nomination. 

She is also a‘‘Master 

Chefwhen it comes to 

producing not only a 

‘plate’for afternoon tea 

but large quantities of 

foodfor cateringwhether 

it be scones,biscuits, 

finger food or hot food’’. 

She stillwhips up a 

batch of scones at home 

to shareateach 50 Plus 

meeting. 

And she is ‘‘always the 

person who could be 

relied upon to assist 

whenever necessary’’. 

Age Concern NZ chief 

executiveStephanie 

Clare, via aletter readby 

Mrs Storrier,thanked 

Rosafor her special 

contributiontothe 

organisation. 

‘‘Your tireless 

dedication to the older 

people of Ashburton 

shows through your ability 

to be awearer of many 

hats,and these hats seem 

to have acommon theme: 

food!’’ 

‘‘Butwhat better way to 

provide social connection, 

than through food,’’ she 

said. 

‘‘Youhave provided 

the older peopleof 

Ashburtonwith such 

outstanding service for 30 

years, and it doesn’t seem 

to be stopping anytime 

soon.’’ 

Rosa received a 

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Pupils at Longbeach 

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show organised by Year8 

cultural leaders Emily 

Symons and Rose Vannini. 

The pupils who opted 

to perform, aged from 

new entrant five year olds 

to more senior pupils, 

aged 12, had a mix of 

stage performance 

experience. 

But they all shone as 

they entertained their 

school peers, teachers, 

parents, grandparents 

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Employment exchange may be repeated 

The Ashburton employment 

exchange organised 

by the Ashburton council 

was likely to be repeated. 

Council’s economic 

development officer, 

Bevan Rickerby, said the 

seminar was successful, 

and review documents 

would be sent out to 

those who attended. 

Asked by councillors if 

it would be held again, 

Mr Rickerby said that 

was likely, perhaps annually. 

That would be decided 

once the review had been 

done. 

The exchange was held 

at the Ashburton MSA 

and involved jobseekers 

and employers and tips on 

attitude, keeping employment 

on track and getting 

afoot inthe door. 

It was split into programmes 

for workers and 

employers. 

Mr Rickerby presented 

areport to the finalmeeting 

of thisterm of council, 

outlining development 

goals. 

They included signalling 

the council was open 

for business, placemaking 

and branding, unlocking 

potential, assisting the 

agriculture and technology 

sectors, including 

advocacy for labour and 

immigration. 

The report said the 

council was working with 

watercompaniestoidentify 

development opportunities. 

One infrastructure project 

to be solved was the 

rail hub, with agreement 

Rodin sculpture comes to town 

A new exhibition showcasing 

New Zealand’s 

most significant Rodin 

sculpture has opened at 

Ashburton Art Gallery. 

The sculpture, called 

Eve, was completed by 

the French master sculpture 

in 1882 and 15 

bronze copies were cast 

from it 1959. 

The bronze Eve is 

75cm tall and weighs 22kg 

and is usually held at Te 

Papa. 

Ashburton, Gore and 

Blenheim are the only 

South Island centres on 

the sculpture tour. 

Auguste Rodin is one 

of the world’s best known 

artists and his works 

include The Age of 

Bronze, The Thinker and 

The Kiss. 

Also included in the 

Remembering Rodin 

exhibition is a lithographic 

portrait of Rodin 

(1914) by his famous near 

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in business circles that the 

rail hub should be at the 

Ashburton Business Park. 

Cr Stuart Wilson said if 

KiwiRail did allow its hub 

to be shifted, council had 

nothing in its Long Term 

Plan on funding. Chief 

executive officer Hamish 

Riach said any chance of 

KiwiRail accepting an 

offer not in the Long 

Term Plan were so slim as 

to be theoretical. 

Auguste Renoir, and a 

rare leather bound edition 

of Gustave Coquiot’s 

Rodin (Paris 1915) with 

57 handtipped photographs. 

A short video accompanying 

the exhibition 

tells the story of Eve and 

the process of casting the 

bronzes. 

‘‘We are thrilled to 

have the prized work of 

art at the gallery,’’ said 

Ashburton Art Gallery 

manager/curator Shirin 

Khosraviani. 

‘‘Viewing Eve is astirring 

experience for visitors, 

both young and old, 

and arare opportunity to 

see the work of amaster.’’ 

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Club bought to be medical centre 

Anew charitable trust, the Geraldine District 

Foundation (GDF) has bought the former 

Geraldine Town and Country Club on the 

cornerofTalbot andMaslin streets,Geraldine, 

to be refitted as amedical centre. 

The building was boughtwith the help of the 

Geraldine Licensing Trust and the club. 

Chairman James Wallace said the foundation 

could not thank the licensing trust 

enough for choosing to financially support the 

foundation’s first project, and the club had 

been generous inoffering favourable terms. 

The plan isfor the foundation to work with 

aspecialist project manager to do atotal refit 

to create a medical centre owned by the 

community. 

‘‘The building is incredibly solid, with an 

earthquakerating that currentlyexceeds 80 per 

cent, however there is much todototurn the 

600m2 building into a modern communitybased 

medical facility which wehope will be 

the pride of Geraldine. It is our aim to achieve 

the gold standard in medical facilities and 

servicesfor our residents,’’ saidRosie Morten, 

of the foundation’s trustees. 

Fellow trustee Wayne O’Donnell said the 

combination ofsize and structural soundness, 

plus ample parking, made it the ideal site for 

amedical centre. 

Once complete, the operation of the centre 

wouldbeunderamanagement model yet to be 

decided, but would include a range of 

practitioners, fromdoctors, dentists, pharmacy 

andphysio, right throughtoothermedical and 

wellness practitioners operating outreach 

clinics. 

Mr O’Donnell said it would be aonestop 

shop for medical care. 

The foundation had had expressions of 

interest from practitioners and was confident it 

would have afull range of services. 

The Geraldine District Foundation isthe 

first organisation of its kind inGeraldine, with 

the sole aim to initiate projects to benefit the 

community. 

‘‘There are other models around, such as 

Advance Ashburton, thatofferthe opportunity 

for local people togift orbequeath money to 

be used for projects for the community. 

Mr Wallace said: ‘‘There has long been 

discussion about the need to have the same 

sort oforganisation inGeraldine, so it is very 

satisfying to see it finally getting off the 

ground.’’ 

The foundation’s patron is John Acland 

senior, formerly ofMt Peel Station. 

The foundation is working on becoming a 

registered charity and then would seek benefactors 

and funds for its first project the 

communityowned medical centre. 

The Town and Country building will be 

owned by the Geraldine District Foundation 

and negotiations are under way with the 

Geraldine Endowment Fund administered by 

the Timaru council tobuy the land onwhich 

the building sits. 

Mock crash educates seniors at Mount Hutt 

Mount Hutt College has held its 

first mock crash day in many 

years to to illustrate the dangers 

of drink driving and to target 

students who are beginning to 

learn to drive. 

Students from Years 1013 

gathered on school grounds last 

week for aclose up of the mock 

crash demonstration. 

The effects and consequences 

of a crash brought home a 

number of warnings and messages, 

said Mount Hutt College 

head girl Caitlin Smith, who has 

been pushing to reinstate the 

stark reminder of what can 

happen to young people on the 

road. 

She said the mock crash had 

featured adriver on arestricted 

license and with passengers. 

The driver was texting when 

her vehicle crashed into apole. 

Student actors had taken on 

roles in the postcrash scenario 

and the emergency services had 

responded to help, including 

caring for victims and cutting 

open the car, said Caitlin. 

She said the realistic event was 

held to support the campaign 

Students Against Dangerous 

Driving, which empowered 

young people to make safer and 

better choices on the road. 

The following day a school 

assembly did afollow up on the 

event and discussed key issues 

affecting young driver safety, 

including sober drivers, safe 

speeds, no distractions and 

avoiding risks. 

Photo: Seniors students at 

Mount Hutt College watch on as 

emergency services work at the 

scene of the mock crash. 

Fairton School in black to support All Blacks 

Fairton School pupils 

and staff put their support 

for the All Blacks 

world cup campaign on 

show with a‘Black Out’ 

day at the school. 

All 39 pupils and five 

teaching staff wore some 

form of black clothing on 

the last day of term 

three. 

It was a nice way to 

end the term and show 

support for the world 

champion All Blacks, 

says principal Mike Hill. 

A similar event was 

also heldonthe same day 

at Tinwald School. 

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We’ve seen massive cost blow-outs onCouncil projects. The Art Gallery and 

Museum cost 40% more than was budgeted. Ifwesee asimilar blow-out on 

the Library and Civic Centre, ratepayers are looking at an additional $20 million 

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Backers flock to 

RDA milestone 

Supporters flocked on 

Saturday to mark 45 years 

of Riding For the Disabled 

(RDA) in Mid Canterbury. 

Held at the facility’s 

complex off Leeston 

Street, the celebration 

thanked those involved 

over the years and also 

paraded the six horses 

that are used to provide 

therapy to children with a 

disability or other therapeutic 

need. 

As well as building confidence, 

close contact 

with horses is also seen as 

helping to develop and 

improve muscle tone, balance, 

coordination, flexibility, 

fitness and independence. 

Speaking at the event, 

Mid Canterbury RDA 

president Brian Early said 

the RDA had started life 

near the scout den in 

Tinwald, before a move 

to Ashburton Racecourse. 

The facility had been 

on its eight acres of freehold 

land for anumber of 

years. 

Mr Early said the community 

and funders had 

been generous with support 

over 45 years. 

He said volunteers 

were the backbone of the 

operation and two of 

them, Tony Quaid and 

Sue Kent, had been with 

Mid Canterbury RDA 

from the start. 

Another, Maxine Hooper, 

was just ayear short 

of that and had been a 

volunteer for 44 years. 

Other speakers at the 

celebration praised the 

facility and its volunteers. 

Rangitata MP Andrew 

Falloon said horses provided 

proven therapy to 

help people with a disability. 

Ashburton mayor 

Donna Favel said RDA 

was a‘‘wonderful service’’ 

and invaluable for the 

children who used it. 

Hampstead School 

principal Peter Melrose 

said anumber of children 

at his school had used the 

facility over the years and 

working with horses and 

volunteers had given 

them ‘‘energy, excitement 

and motivation’’. 

Students involved look 

forward to coming to the 

RDA and ‘‘it was something 

special in their 

lives’’, he said. 

More volunteers are 

needed to lend ahand at 

the RDA, which is currently 

used by 38 children 

each week. 

Prospective volunteers 

can check out the facilities 

on Tuesdays or 

Thursdays between 9am 

and noon. 

Photo: RDA volunteer 

Maxine Hooper, who has 

clocked up 44 years of 

service, introduced each 

of the facility’s six horses 

on Saturday. 

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Holiday programme 

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Market is back 

The first official Ashburton 

District Farmers’ 

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with anumber of 

stallholders setting up 

shop for the morning. The 

popular market isset up in 

the West Street car park 

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Family Notices 

DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS 

ELLIS, Vernon George 

(Vern) (Retired JP), on 

September 27, 2019. Passed 

away peacefully at Terrace 

View Retirement Village, 

Ashburton, aged 85 years. 

Much loved husband of 

Phyl for nearly 60 years. 

Dearly loved father and 

father in law ofBrian and 

Megan, and Sue and Brent 

Gutsell. Special grandad to 

Matthew and Nicole,Lauren 

and Tim; Aaron and Amy, 

Jason and Nic ,and Ryan 

and Crystal, and great ‘VG’ 

to Austin, Beckett, and Joe. 

Donations to St John would 

be appreciated and may be 

leftatthe service. Messages 

to the Ellis family c/- PO 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

Aservice tocelebrate Vern’s 

lifewill be held at St David’s 

Union Church, Allens Road, 

Ashburton on Monday 

October 7, commencing 

at 11.00am, followed bya 

privatefamily interment. 

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SCARTH, Jillian (Jill): On 

September 28, 2019. Passed 

away peacefully at Terrace 

View Retirement Village, 

Ashburton, with her family 

by herside. Much lovedwife 

of the late Kelvin. Dearly 

loved mother and mother 

in law ofLisa and Robert, 

and Shane and Amber. 

Special Nana to Jeremy, 

Candice, Ryan, Brandon, 

Bailey, and Evan, and great 

Nana to Declan, Ashlee, 

Riley, and Jessika. Treasured 

sister of Paula Lauese, and 

Mandy Hutton. Messages 

to the Scarth family c/- P 

O Box 472, Ashburton. 

Donations to the Ashburton 

Cancer Society would be 

appreciatedand maybeleft 

at the service, Aservice to 

remember Jill will be held 

at Our Chapel, cnr East & 

Cox Streets, Ashburton 

on Thursday October 3rd, 

commencing at 2.00pm. 

Followed by private 

cremation at the Ashburton 

Crematorium. 

Paterson’s 


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SMITH, Charles Norman: 

(Norm): On September 30, 

2019 at Ashburton. Aged 

85 Years. Loved husband of 

the late Helen and special 

friend of Betty. Loved 

father and father in law of 

Roger and Jo, Karin and 

Dean Rattray and special 

grandad to Jess, Nick, 

Chase and Holly, Bailey and 

Leah and great grandad to 

Jacob, James, Jack, Hunter, 

Braxton, Alijah-Mary, and 

Benjamin. Messages to 

the Smith family, POBox 

472, Ashburton 7740. At 

Norms request a private 

interment for family will be 

held on Thursday October 

3, following this, friends 

are invited to join them for 

refreshments and to share 

memories at Paterson’s 

Reception Lounge, Cnr East 

and Cox Streets, Ashburton 

commencing at 11.00 am. 

Paterson’s 


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STEWART, Robert James: 

(Bob): On September 

24, 2019. Peacefully at 

Rosebank Resthome, 

Ashburton. Aged 92 years. 

Dearly lovedhusband of the 

late Pauline.Loved father of 

Judith Begg and the late 

Diane.Muchloved Grandad 

and mentor ofAdam and 

Aisha, and Kirsty. Messages 

to the Stewart family C/- 

49 Creek Road, Ashburton 

7700. A memorial service 

forBob will be held at alater 

date. 

Paterson’s 


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column. The initial death 

notice lodged by afuneral 

director will be listed 

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for subsequent notices 

related tothe same death, 

up to amaximum of 35 

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family notices, such 

as engagements, 

acknowledgements, in 

memoriam notices and 

anniversaries. 

TAYLOR, Amos Christopher: 

5-5-1973 - 30-09-2019: 

Passed away peacefully 

surrounded by family,much 

loved son of Elizabeth, 

cherished brother of Phillip 

and Sheilena and dearly 

loved uncle of Delia, Ryan, 

Leon, Manuel, Bella, Kane 

and Magenta and the late 

Millicent. Will be deeply 

missed and forever inour 

hearts. At Amos’ request 

a private cremation will 

be held and a memorial 

service for Amos will be at 

alater date. 

Paterson’s 


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

ALSWEILER,Tanya(Cartney): 

The Cartney family wish 

to express their thanks for 

the wonderful support 

provided by so many who 

attended the celebration 

of Tanya’s life atthe service 

on August 10, 2019, and 

to those who telephoned, 

sent comforting messages 

and flowers, and visited 

and bought food to our 

house at our time of great 

loss. Please accept this as 

a personal thank you to 

everyone for your support 

and kindness to someone 

who wassodear to us all. 

MILLER, Gavin Charles: 

The family of Gavin would 

like to thank friends, 

relatives and neighbours for 

the cards,phone calls,visits, 

food and flowers received 

after Gavin’s passing. It was 

all very much appreciated. 

We would also like to thank 

all those who attended 

Gavin’s farewell, some who 

travelled long distances to 

be thereand supportus. We 

would like to say aspecial 

thank you to Linda at 

Paterson’s Funeral Services, 

Bernard Egan, Dr Guthrie, 

the team at “Dentistry on 

Parkside,” Radius Millstream 

and aspecial big thank you 

to the manager and staff at 

Princes Court Lifecare for 

their care and kindness to 

Gavin and his family while 

he was aresident there. We 

will miss him. Gavin is now 

resting peacefully. 

Supporting the community 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

SHAW, Ngaio Mavis 

4/10/33 -1/9/19: Christine, 

David and families wish 

to acknowledge the 

wonderful acts of kindness 

giventouswith the passing 

of Ngaio, wife ofOwen for 

65 years. 

Thank you toBernard Egan 

for conducting the service 

of celebration of Ngaio’s life 

and to Paterson’s Funeral 

Home. 

Thank you also to 

management and staff of 

Rosebank Rest Home for 

your care ofNgaio, for the 

lovely floral tributes, cards, 

and personal phone calls 

that have given us such 

comfort. 

Please accept this as our 

personal acknowledgement 

from the family of 

Ngaio. 

IN MEMORIAM 

HOGAN, Margaret Rose: 

7May 1947 -4October 2017 

If we could sit with you 

again, 

Evenfor aday, 

Maybefor amoment, 

Thepain would go away, 

We would put our arms 

around you, 

Andwhisper wordssotrue, 

That living life without you, 

Is the hardest thing we do, 

No matter howwespend 

our day, 

No matter what we do, 

No morning dawns, 

Or evening falls, 

When we don’t think of 

you... 

~Lovefromall your family 

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Candidates put 

case for election 

Around 35 people, 

including a few from 

Ashburton, turned out to 

a meetthecandidates 

evening in Rakaia. 

The Rakaia Community 

Hall meeting featured 

the four Ashburton 

mayoral candidates 

(Leen Braam, Neil 

Brown, Donna Favel and 

Tony Todd) and four 

Eastern Ward candidates 

(Lynette Lovett, Mark 

Malcolm, Philip Rushton 

and Stuart Wilson). 

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speech of up to three 

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candidates were also 

asked three questions: 

their thoughts on the 

number of liquor outlets 

in smaller towns and the 

district; what could be 

done about the big pothole 

problems in and 

around Rakaia; and their 

opinion on whether 

Townsman type service 

should be reinstated on 

smaller towns in the district? 

Rakaia Community 

Association chairman Neil 

pluck said all of the invited 

candidates had accepted 

the invitation to attend 

and each had given an 

insight into who they were 

and what they stood for. 

The candidates had also 

taken general questions 

from the floor and after 

the meeting had spoken 

informally with the members 

of the community. 

Shirts shout for attention 

Aloud shirt day at St Joseph’s School has raised $347.30 to support deaf 

children with cochlear implants or hearing aids. Lining up at the colourful 

end of term mufti day are, back row, Caitlyn Burt, Portia O’Malley, George 

McMillan, Kiko Ciron, Pippa O’Sullivan, Olivia Burt, front row, Maddie 

Brooke, Lily Bovey, Sam Rigor, Greta Rotch, Emma Jane Crawford and 

Hayley Stocker. 

Walk 

of hope 

The community is invited to 

take part in the Hakatere 

Hope Walk on October 13. 

The free event aims to 

bring people together to 

raise awareness of suicide 

prevention. 

A short loop walk is 

planned from the southern 

end of the West Street car 

park to the overbridge and 

back along East Street. 

The Hakatere Hope Walk 

is whanaudriven and supported 

by multiple local 

agencies. 

Those taking part are 

encouraged to wear the 

colour yellow. People are 

asked to gather to register, 

prior to the start of the walk 

at 1pm. 

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Methven’s linen flax mill 

2212194 

By Mick Jensen 

Ademand for linen flax from 

Great Britain during World 

War 2led to the development 

of 17 processing factories in the 

South Island, including amill in 

Methven. 

Linen flax, afine, soft plant 

with apale blue or white flower 

and a very small seed was 

planted, grown and harvested 

in the wider Methven area from 

1940, and then processed in a 

purpose built factory on Carr 

Street, (off Racecourse 

Avenue). Part of the factory 

exists today, 

Production grew rapidly in 

the first few years and Methven 

had 10 per cent of the South 

Island’s acreage, before 

demand dropped off and 

alternative products became 

available. 

Much of the Methven factory 

burnt down in September 1948 

and the production wrapped up 

the following autumn. 

The story ofMethven’s flax 

linen production is explained in 

a display set up at Methven 

Museum. 

Material for the exhibition 

has been taken from local 

archives and also borrowed 

from Geraldine Museum. 

The exhibition has been 

researched and curated by 

museum member Jeanette 

McLennan, who says it has 

provided her with afascinating 

insight into a former industry 

that had asizeable impact on 

the local economy and people 

for nine years. 

Mrs McLennan said she was 

grateful for the support of the 

Geraldine Museum, which had 

provided advice, information 

and exhibits. 

A similar linen flax factory 

had been built inGeraldine in 

1941 and had continued to 

operate until 1981. 

In its heyday the Methven 

linen flax industry employed a 

Part of the Methven linen flax exhibition at Methven Museum, below, Methven’s Phyllis 

Manning holds scutched linen flax fibre from the Methven factory in this 1946 photo. 

core workforce of 4060 people 

and up to 94 workers from 

aroundthe districtatbusy times, 

she said. 

Some 70 growers and 2000 

acres of land was used, before 

the decline in demand for the 

product. 

Linen flax was used for a 

number ofpurposes, including 

for flexible fire hoses, to cover 

the fuselage ofHurricane fighters 

and Wellington bombers 

and for linen canvas and ropes 

for the navy. 

Mrs McLennan said growing 

trials had been carried out in 

New Zealand and the contract 

with the British governmenthad 

been for 15,000 acres, although 

more than that was grown 

across the South Island. 

She said processing the fibre 

was a complicated and time 

consuming process. 

‘‘They stacked and stored it 

and then took it to the factoryto 

deseed and dry it out. 

‘‘A process called ‘retting’ 

submerged the bundles of stalks 

in water at between 32 and 34 

deg. C. to help separate the 

fibres from the stem.’’ 

The final process of ‘‘scutching’’ 

removed the broken woody 

pieces (shives) by beating and 

scraping. 

Only the high quality, long 

fibres, 20 inches (51cm) in 

length were twisted into hanks, 

tied into bundles and pressed 

into bales for shipping overseas, 

said Mrs McLennan. 

She said processing linen flax 

produced alot of effluent and 

around 22per cent of crops had 

been rejected for one reason or 

another. 

New Zealand supplied 10,274 

tonnes of linen flax to the 

British between 1941 and 1948. 

The Methven flax linen exhibition 

runs until November and 

will be followed with adisplay 

about the former Methven 

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Methven Museum is open 

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aboutbagging and 

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compost at the 

weekend. 

It was their annual 

fundraising drivewhich 

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time throughout the 

year. 

And made possible 

with the support of 

Wilson Bulk Transport, 

Carrfields and RX 

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the compost, transport 

and packaging. 

Underthe direction 

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cadets, aged from 12 

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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 33 

3October 2019 

DeputyPrincipal’s Message 

Term Three 

Term Three has been awhirlwind of events 

and activities: Course Confirmation Evening 

and students choosing subjects for 2020; Year 

11, 12 and 13 students’ in-College exams; 

Winter Tournament Week; Open Evening and 

enrolment for the Year 8students attending 

College next year; Music Evening; Burnside, 

Lincoln and Rangiora High Schools’ Sports 

exchanges; and staff have nowwritten senior studentreports. 

Term Four 

Term Four will involve araft ofactivities, including those associated with 

farewells to our students who are leaving Ashburton College at the end 

of 2019. Wewill have the Blues Assembly wherestudents arerecognised 

for their Sporting and Cultural achievements; the announcement ofthe 

winning House for 2019; the Chess Match onthe Chessboard where 

Staff and the Student Executive vie for trophy honours via aset game of 

chess added to with copious supplies of waterasplayers are‘disposed’of; 

Year 13 Graduation Ceremony; the Year 12 Prize-giving where the Head 

Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl for 2020 will be 

announced; Year 11 Prize-giving and the Year 13 Graduation Dinner. 

NCEAExaminations 

These events then leave us hurtling into the real business partofthe year 

–the final NCEA examinations,which startonThursday 07 November. 

The accumulation of credits over the course of the year means that 

students know exactly whatthey need to reach the‘magic figure’required 

to gain each NCEA Level. 

An NCEA study has observedthatoncestudents know (or think) thatthey 

have reached that figure, the motivation to keep going and to do really 

well may beaffected and this may impact onhow well they prepare for 

and perform in the external examinations. 

It is not that simple! Students, especially those who are hoping to gain 

University Entrance from their course this year, must remember that 

tertiary faculties, insetting their entry criteria for courses, are looking at 

the quality of the credits that students are gaining –that is: how many 

Achieved,Merit and Excellence Grades they have gained. 

Listed beloware the requirements for each level: 

Level1 –80Credits,including 10 Numeracyand 10 LiteracyCredits. 

Level2 –60Credits at Level2or above;20Credits from anyother level. 

Level3 –60Credits at Level3orabove;and 20 at Level2. 

Certificate Endorsement –e.g: NCEA Level1Endorsed Excellence 

Certificate Endorsed Merit – 50Credits at Merit or better 

Certificate Endorsed Excellence – 50Credits at Excellence 

Course Endorsement – e.g: NCEA Level2Technology 

Endorsed Merit –atleast three such Credits from externally assessed 

standards and at least three from internally assessed standards in asingle 

school year. 

Course Endorsed Merit – 14Credits at Merit or higher 

Course Endorsed Excellence – 14Credits at Excellence or higher 

It is clear that students must aim to do their very best at whatever level 

they are studying. A consistently good, motivated attitude towards 

study,achievementinschool work,and towardsperformanceinexternal 

examinations, isthe kind of attitude that can play apart inastudent’s 

success. 

Iwouldlike to extend to all students my very best wishes forexamination 

success in this year’s NCEA examinations. A lot of hard work has been 

done by students and their teachers. Soon, all of thatisput to the test…. 

good luck. 

Helen Shore-Taylor 

DeputyPrincipal 

Information 

Red Carpet Evening 

This evening showcases the amazing musical talent ofAshburton 

College students. Welookforwardtosharinganevening of wonderful 

entertainment with family,friends and the Ashburtoncommunity. 

Tickets arenow available from the College Office. 

Ashburton College Music Department presents 

Red Carpet Evening 

7:00pm 

Thursday24October 

Tickets -$15 

Ashburton College Auditorium 

Events 

Schools Strikefor Climate Change 

On Monday 23September students of Class 9V were notified about the 

nationwide ‘Schools Strike for Climate Change’movement that was taking 

placeonFriday27September. 

Innovation Class Teacher Shelly Robson said that four girls decided to take 

charge and organise an event tohappen here inAshburton. After sending 

an email to the College Senior Leadership Team and setting up ameeting 

with Principal Ross Preece, the girlshad the green lighttogoahead. 

They then set up permission slips and put out amessage to all students 

at the College. Onthe day, thirty-two students marched from the College 

gatesat1:00pm to the AshburtonDistrictCouncil buildings.Herethey met 

up with students from AshburtonBorough School. 

The groups protested on State Highway 1,then moved infront of the 

Council buildings, chanting ‘You will die of old age, wewill die of Climate 

Change’. They then delivered their self-made placards to the Ashburton 

District Council Reception before returning to College for their last lesson 

forthe day. 

Shelly said that the students who attended are passionate about making a 

change to ensurethatthey have asustainable lifeinthe future. 

(Pictured right, 

lefttoright): 

Julie Mushonga, 

Eirinn MacLean, 

Emma Stagg. 

SADD Week at College - 

and Headlines We Don’t Want 

Poweroutage afterfatal crash in MidCanterbury. 

8-month-old among three killed in Ashburtoncrash. 

Young boykilledincrash in AshburtonLakes. 

Toooften we are reading harrowing headlines like these. Too often New 

Zealanders arebecoming statistics on aspreadsheet no one wantstobeon. 

From the 23-27 September at Ashburton College, the Student Welfare 

Committee has organised SADD Week. This week involves the Head 

Students and House Captains coming together and promoting messages 

against dangerous driving. 

Nearly 400 lives were lost on our roads in New Zealand in 2018, making it 

the country’sworst annual road toll in adecade.Twentyfive of these drivers 

were aged between 16-19 years.Everyone deservestofeel safeonour road 

and this starts with education. 

Earlier this term Year 12 students at Ashburton College participated in 

the RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) Road Crash Day atthe Hotel 

Ashburtonwherethey were educatedinsafedriving. 

This SADD Week (Students Against Destructive Decisions), students are 

encouraged to think about their driving. They are challenged to consider 

their decision-making on roads, and whether they are keeping themselves 

safeand making the roads asafeplacefor those around them. 

Black Day–Not Talking for the School Day 

On Friday27September the StudentExecutive, accompanied by the House 

Captains,woreblack and were not talking during their school day. This was 

to signify our forever-silent young drivers who have lost their lives on our 

roads. 

Theaim of doing this is forstudents to see the students in black,not talking, 

and to consider that they could be another lost life onthe roads. Always 

there inthe students’ minds, they can’t respond, but their presence still 

remains. 

(Pictured above): Students in black, with the crosses symbolising lives 

needlessly lost on the roads. 

Cultural Food,Fashion and Mufti Day 

College wasacolourful placetobeonThursday12September (pictured 

below) when the College’s StudentCulturalCommittee’s planning foran 

international food,style and mufti daycame to fruition. 

Committee leader 

Jacklynn Afu was ably 

supportedbymembers 

Jade Kruger, 

Romina Malabuyoc, 

Altha Zamora, Zoe Diedricks, 

Shania Harrison-Lee and 

Joseph Collins. 

The complete day was run 

by the Cultural Committee, 

including lightingand sound 

in the Auditorium, and organising prizes forthe winners of the fashionshow. 

Food Stalls 

Jacklynn advised that, as for 2018, there were four stalls selling food items 

ranging across the cultures of Tonga, Samoa, Brazil, Philippines, Germany 

and Japan. 

Awide variety of food wasonoffer for purchase,including – 

• fromthe Tongan Stall –Otai (Tongan fruit drink), Chop Suey with Rice, 

Keke Isite(round doughnut); 

• the Filipino Stall –Pancit Bihon and Canton (chicken, rice noodlesand 

vegetables), desserts and drinks of Cassava Cake, Shakoy/Lubid-Lubid 

(twisted doughnut), Chocolate Crinkles; Mango Floatwith Nata De Coco 

(cream, crackers, and fruit); Iced Tea Gulaman (sweetened milk with 

jelly); 

• the Samoan Stall –Sapasui(Chop Suey) 

with SalakiPakeka(Potato Salad) and 

Vaifala (Pineapple drink). 

• the Japanese, Brazilianand 

German Stalls –Sushi and Japanese 

Curry; Burritos; and Bratwurst and 

Rostbratwurst (sausageand bun). 

Sales at the stalls raised just over $350 with 

agreementthat40% of the profits (and 

in some cases donations were higher) be 

donatedtosupportcostumes and travels 

fornextyear’s Polyfest events. 

Jacklynn said thattherewerealot of parent 

and teacher helpers at the stalls, doing an 

‘awesome’job. 

Fashion andStyle Show 

This show was held in the Auditorium where approximately fifteen 

participants displayedtheir national dress,showcasing avarietyofcultures. 

Prizes went to two senior and two junior students, where their costumes 

meantthey stood out in a‘unique’way. 

Senior winners were –FredBelford(Samoa), William Wallis (Scotland). 

Junior winners were –GwenZamora(Samoa), TomikaLucido (Philippines). 

(Pictured left, 

lefttoright): 

Gwen Zamora 

(Junior Winner), 

with 

Shimee Araguas 

and 

TomikaLucido 

(Junior Winner). 

(Pictured right): 

William Wallis 

(one of the Senior 

Winners). 

(Pictured above, left to right): Fred Belford, Winonalei Tupa, 

Gwen Zamora, Shimee Araguas,Tomika Lucido, Sama Sooialo, Lalani Fifita, 

Jacqueline Teulilo,William Wallis. 

Mufti Day-$1034 raisedfor Ronald McDonald House 

This operated alongside the food and fashion event, raising apositive 

amount for the nominated cause, due to the generosity offamilies and 

students.


Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 33 

3October 2019 

Congratulations 

Annual College Music Evening 

Asuperb evening of entertainment was offered from College’s student 

musiciansonThursday19September in the CollegeAuditorium. Therewas 

asignificantly impressive range of talent on display which was enjoyed by 

the appreciative audience, including the notable support ofstudents for 

other students’performances. 

Across seven sections, twenty eight performances took place, followed 

by the hotly contested House Fest. Mention must bemade of the House 

Executive which performed most creditably and entertainingly while the 

judges were deliberating. 

Special appreciation for the evening goes to – 

Thethree judges who had achallenging task on their hands when it came 

to deciding on final placings. Itwas apleasuretowelcome back in this role 

former student Jesse Bruce who has studied music at Ara, and is now a 

performer based in Christchurch. 

Jesse was joined by Helen Hinson, a talented piano teacher based in 

Ellesmere; and Alison Wakelin who is also an Ashburton College Alumni 

and ahighly recognised music teacher. 

The Auditioning Panel of Angie Cresswell, Michael Petrus, 

Stephen Diedricks and Graham Bock. 

The Technical Crew of Ron Cresswell, with students Jayden Collett, 

Wilson Hiiand ClarkStewart. 

College Music Tutors -Angie Cresswell, Paula Green, Michael Petrus, 

BarbaraThomas. 

Comperes –Head GirlMollie Gibson, and DeputyHead BoyCarlCayanan. 

Results were – 

Junior VocalSolo 

1st Imogene Felton AveMaria 2nd KaseyHigson Lost Boy 

3rd Ngahuia Maeva Lone Wolf (original composition) 

Senior VocalSolo 

1st Ocean Waitokia At Last 2nd BarbaraNabeka OneNight Only 

3rd Mitchell Farr Vienna 

VocalDuet 

1st MaePatterson, Ella Pearson One 

2nd AmyPearson, MiaPearson Jealous 

3rd Oliver Livingstone,William Wallis Scarborough Fair/Canticle 

Instrumental Solo:Piano 

1st JayJung Piano Medley 2nd JayMartin Nuvole Bianchi 

3rd Jade Jung AWonderful DayinOctober 

Instrumental Group 

1st MaePatterson, Ella Pearson, Chinatsu Hunt When IWas Your Man 

Band 

1st Middle Road Fire and Smoke (original composition) 

Jade Kruger,Louie Pabualan,Liam Pram, Toby Woolf. 

2nd Empoly8 Me Down 

Joseph Collins, Christina Francis, Calais Hill,Spencer Ifopo, 

BarbaraNabeka, Scott Thomson, Ocean Waitokia. 

3rd SimplyPink HereComesthe Sun 

Rebecca Brown, Imogene Felton, Caendal Harris, FelicityJohnston, 

Ella Pearson, Maddy Young. 

Original Composition 

1st Middle Road Band Fire and Smoke 

2nd equal Jade Kruger (Senior Vocal Solo) Other Half 

2nd equal Liam Pram (Senior Vocal Solo) FlyMetothe Sun 

3rd Joseph Collins(Senior Vocal Solo) This Is My Life 

(Pictured clockwise 

from left): 

Imogene Felton, 

winnerofthe Junior 

Vocal Solo section. 

Ocean Waitokia, 

winnerofthe Senior 

Vocal Solo section. 

JayJung,winnerof 

the Instrumental 

Solo. 

House Fest Results 

Always hotly contested, this year was 

no exception, with high-level energetic 

performances to the fore. Special 

mention is to be made of House Fest 

Judge, Principal Ross Preece, who 

willingly extended his repertoire from 

the sports field to the cultural music 

stage. 

4th placed Orange House 3rdplaced Green House 

2nd placed Red House VictoriousWinners: Blue House 

(pictured below) with the coveted trophy. 

South Island SecondarySchools’Ski and 

SnowboardChampionships 

Manager forthe day, Jocelyn Johnston, said thatitwas astunning morning 

at Cardrona for this event where College students Mya Johnston and 

Cole Beeman were competing (pictured below, leftand right). 

Jocelyn said that, although overall numbers were down, there were a 

number of overseasinternational students competing,manyofwhomhad 

recently competed at the NewZealand WinterGames,which made forvery 

tough competition. 

MyaJohnston wasfirst up in the Ladies Giant 

Slalom, skiing twoclean runs to finish in avery 

creditable 13th place, in atime of 1:16.99. 

Unfortunately Cole Beeman slipped out on 

arough course in the Men’s Giant Slalom, 

but managed to complete his run to finish. 

However, he was able to step it up in the 

Men’s Slopestyle event with some slick style 

throughout his runs,tofinish in an impressive 

14th place, in atime of 52.00. 

Appreciation 

Thanks are given to Luci Beeman for 

transporting the team up the mountain. 

(Pictured above): MyaJohnston. 

(Pictured above): Cole Beeman. 

Senior Students OratorySkills’ Impress 

On Tuesday24September,AshburtonCollege senior students stood in front 

of their peers to deliver some extraordinary speeches.With topics ranging 

from twins to finance, the audience was held captive bysome ofour most 

talentedspeakers. 

Results were - 

Alex Wood took out first place in 

the Year 12 and 13 group, with an 

entertaining and informative speech 

about financing our futures, while 

Bridget McArthur was rewarded 

with second place for her speech 

about toxic masculinity. 

(Pictured right, left and right): 

Alex Wood and Bridget McArthur. 

(Pictured left, lefttoright): 

In the Year 11 round, 

Easterlin Faamausili was 

awarded first place forher speech 

about stereotypes. 

Lauren Taylor placed second for 

speaking about being atwin,and 

TiaMcCallum placedthird with 

her speech about money buying 

happiness. 

Appreciation 

To judges, Jac Sparks and Jeff Withington, for their time, expertise and 

valuable feedback to the participants. 

CanterburySecondarySchools’Matchplay 

Golf Tournament. 

Ashburton College’s Golf Team of (pictured below, left to right): 

Josh Ackerley,HiromuneKakeda and Wilson Hii travelled to the Coringa 

Golf Club at McLean’s Island, Christchurch, on Monday 23 September to 

competeinthistournament. 

With a 9:30am start against 

Christchurch Boys’ High 

School in B Grade, they 

teed off into ahowling nor’ 

wester and faced greens that 

were fast but ‘bumpy’, due 

to having been cored that 

morning. 

College,asthe stronger team, 

was required to give away 

a number of strokes, which 

challenged their advantage, albeit they played well. Josh gave away three 

strokes,Wilson four and Hiromune amassiveten strokes. 

This was aone-off fixture against Christchurch Boys’ High School with 

College playing in BGrade,while the AGrade competition washeld also. 

Wilson Hiigained awin (1 strokeup),while Josh and Hiromune had close 

losses of 3and 1strokes down, respectively. 

Defending Champions Return to 

Ka ToiMāorioAorakiFLAVA Festival 

On Friday 20 September, the Ashburton College Kapa Haka Group travelled 

toTimaru to attend the annual FLAVA Festival. AshColl was one of the twentythree 

schools and groups from South and Mid Canterbury competing in 

this cultural competition showcasing visual arts, performing arts and kapa 

hakaatthe TheatreRoyal. 

Aco-ordinator of the event said that schools’engagement contributed to 

‘exceptional’performances at whatwas the 13th annual FLAVA Festival. 

College Results 

The College Kapa Haka Group completed an impressive set with a 

relatively young group, with their efforts rewarded when they placed 

second overall. 

Sonia-Leigh Stephens-Tahuri was placed first-equal as the KaeaTuākana 

Wahine (Most Outstanding Female Lead in the Senior Competition). 

Kaiwhaiki Peetitūmango was also placed first-equal, as the 

Kaea Tuākana Tane (Most Outstanding Male Lead in the Senior 

Competition). 

Appreciation 

Grateful appreciation is given toKapa Haka tutor Matua Te Huaki, and to 

College teaching staff members Matua Tiipene Philip and Sarah Lassen for 

their supportofand work with the students. 

Kapa HakaGroup (pictured above, back row,lefttoright): 

Thomas Kairau,MonaroTahapehi, Freedom-Lee Gleave,Angel Kohunui, 

SoniaStephens-Tahuri, Charlie Culshaw, Shante Kereopa, 

Rangaikore Makutu,Matua Te Huaki. 

(Front row,lefttoright): Tarquin Kittelty-Williams,KhalaniBrightwell, 

RoiMakutu, Tokoono Pori, KaiwhaikiPeetitumango. 

Coming Events 

September 

20-10 Oct AshCollClassics Tour (Italy and Greece) 

21-10 Oct AshCollGerman Tour 

25-11 Oct AshCollTour to Japan 

28-13 Oct StudentHolidayBreak 

October 

04-06 National Schools’Mountain Biking Championships,Dunedin 

08-11 New Zealand SecondarySchools’Netball Championships, 

College ANetball team 

09 SISS CyclingTrack Championships,Invercargill 

14 StartofTerm 4 

14-15 Regional Girls’Cricket Tournament, Hagley Park,Christchurch 

18 Staff vStudentExecutiveChess Match, lunchtime on Chessboard 

19-20 South Island SecondarySchools’ Rugby7s, Timaru 

22 Year 12 ChainsawDay 3, Chertsey 

23 Special Olympics Swimming,Timaru 

24 Whole College Assembly (Blues Awards, Head student speeches), 

Period 3 

RedCarpet Evening,7:00pm, College Auditorium 

28 Labour Day–Public Holiday 

30 BOTMeeting,Menorlue 

2019 End-of-Year Final Days,Prize-Givings,Events 

Parents, caregivers,family/whanau,friends and interested community 

members aremost welcome at all prize-givings. 

October 

31 Year 13 final day. Students finish at 1:20pm. 

Year 13 Graduation Ceremony, AshburtonTrust EventCentre, 

7:30pm. 

November 

04 Year 12 final day. Students finish at 1:20pm. 

Year 12 Prize-Giving,College Auditorium, 7:30pm. 

05 Year 11 final day. 

Year 11 Prize-Giving,Auditorium, 7:30pm. CollegeAuditorium. 

December 

08 Leavers’Graduation Dinner,Hotel Ashburton, arrive at 6:30pm, 

seatedat7:00pm. 

12 Year 10 Prize-Giving,1:30pm, College Auditorium, and Final Day 

13 Year 9Prize-Giving,11:00am, CollegeAuditorium, and Final Day



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One of the first 

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Fewer lifestyle block sales last three months 

There have been fewer 

lifestyle block sales in the 

past three months, than 

in the three recorded 

prior, according to latest 

data from the Real Estate 

Institute of New Zealand 

(REINZ). 

The data shows there 

were 187 less lifestyle 

property sales (9.7 

percent) for the three 

months ended August 

2019, than for the three 

months ended July 2019. 

The value of lifestyle 

properties sold was $5.56 

billion for the year to 

August 2019, with a 

median price for all lifestyle 

properties sold over 

the same period of 

$700,000. It was $55,000 

higher compared to the 

three months ended 

August 2018 (+8.5 

percent). 

REINZ rural spokesman 

Brian Peacocke said 

sales figures for the 

threemonth period ending 

August 2019 showed a 

distinct easing in volumes 

from the previous period, 

but was not too dissimilar 

to the equivalent time 12 

months ago. 

‘‘Again, the stability of 

the median price at 

$700,000 still indicates a 

healthy market from a 

national perspective. 

‘‘It would appear most 

regions are experiencing 

asimilar tightening up of 

criteria from the financial 

sector, very much in line 

with that being experienced 

by the rural sector.’’ 

Overall, there were 

1,745 lifestyle property 

sales in the three months 

ended August 2019, compared 

to 1,700 lifestyle 

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three months ended 

August 2018 (+2.6 

percent), and 1,932 lifestyle 

property sales for 

the three months ended 

July 2019. 

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properties were sold in 

the year to August 2019, 

275 (3.8%) fewer than 

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Lifestyle e Blocks 

The Kiwi Dream 

Protection for top growing land 

Lifestyle blocks and new subdivisions will be 

far harder to develop on areas of rich soil 

under the new nationwide policy statement 

on highly productive land unveiled for 

submissions by the government last month. 

The National Policy Statement for Highly 

Productive Land (NPSHPL) aims to 

‘‘protect New Zealand’s most fertile and 

versatile land’’ and will be given new 

protection under proposals. 

‘‘Our land is aprecious taonga an 

irreplaceable treasure and asource of life 

and wellness for our country,’’ Minister of 

Agriculture Damien O’Connor said. 

‘‘One of the greatest challenges facing the 

world right now is the need to feed agrowing 

population. We have awellearned 

reputation for producing some of the best 

food in the world. 

‘‘Continuing to grow food in the volumes 

and quality we have come to expect depends 

on the availability of land and the quality of 

the soil. Once productive land is built on, we 

can’t use it for food production, which is why 

we need to act now. 

‘‘We cannot afford to lose our most highly 

productive land. It brings significant 

economic benefits including employment for 

nearby communities, and adds significant 

value to New Zealand’s primary sector,’’ he 

said. 

In incubation since the 2017 election, the 

draft policy was launched in amarket 

gardener’s warehouse in Tuakau, set on the 

deep, brown volcanic soils of Pukekohe 

where much of the country’s vegetables are 

grown. 

‘‘If we don’t protect these soils, the price 

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of vegetables will go up,’’ said Environment 

Minister David Parker, who at the draft 

policy launch Mr O’Connor. 

The gardens are nestled near new housing 

that is spreading across the flat plains and 

Bombay Hills south of Auckland, where 

both central and local government are 

encouraging the city to grow in coming 

decades. 

The policy seeks to deal with fears that if 

too much prime horticultural soil is lost to 

housing, it will reduce New Zealand’s 

capacity to grow staple foods. 

The NPS seeks to control the unplanned 

encroachment, particularly of lifestyle 

blocks, which can carve up highly productive 

land into inefficient parcels. 

It will require local government to plan 

for suburban expansion to try and preserve 

socalled ‘elite soils’. 

Mr O’Connor said highly productive land, 

often found near existing towns and cities, 

had become taken for granted and been 

lost to food production in recent years. 

Around 14 percent of New Zealand land 

was considered highly productive. 

Mr Parker said councils had approached 

the issue on too much of an adhoc basis 

and ‘‘the pressure for urban growth has 

overrun the capacity to maintain our 

productive base.’’ 

Asked whether it was fair to deprive the 

owners of market gardening land the 

chance to sell for subdivisions at higher 

prices than the land is worth for 

horticulture, Mr Parker said all private land 

is subject to zoning and other restrictions 

on its use. 

‘‘The horticulture sector wants these 

changes,’’ he said. 

Once decisions are reached, councils will 

have five years to identify and then organise 

protection for areas with elite soils. Both 

ministers conceded there is nothing to stop 

existing landowners selling for subdivision or 

lifestyle blocks, except to the extent that 

those areas were already covered by 

documents such as the Auckland Unitary 

Plan. 

The new process will use adecadesold 

land use category database, which the draft 

acknowledges is not detailed enough for 

pinpoint identification of elite soils or to 

undertake the detailed spatial planning that 

modern resource management regulation 

will increasingly require. 

Submissions on the draft NPS, due 

October 10, can be made at 

www.mpi.govt.nz 

Financial boost 

for vet graduates 

Thirtytwo graduate vets 

will receive a financial 

boost from the Voluntary 

Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians 

to help ease 

the shortage of veterinarians 

working with production 

animals in our 

regions, the Ministry for 

Primary Industries (MPI) 

announced this week. 

‘‘Our Voluntary Bonding 

Scheme for Veterinarians 

is designed to support 

and boost the 

number of graduate vets 

in our regions,’’ says 

Steve Penno, director 

investment programmes 

at MPI. 

‘‘It’s available for 

graduates who are working 

with production animals 

such as cows, sheep, 

and working dogs.’’ 

This year’s successful 

recipients will receive 

funding of $55,000 over 

five years a total of 

$1.76 million. 

The scheme generally 

provides funding for 30 

graduate vets a year, 

however additional funding 

was available this year 

for an extra two. Since 

the programme started in 

February 2009 MPI has 

approved funding for 318 

graduate vets. 

‘‘Vets play avital role 

in our primary industries 

and rural communities,’’ 

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Solo exhibition for Bertie 

Ashburton artist Bertie Holmes 

will showcase her art skills 

at asolo exhibition in Methven 

opening soon. 

The exhibition, she says, 

offers an insight into ‘‘the 

many views I’ve seen that have 

been my inspiration’’ over the 

years. 

Inspiration comes from her 

love of flowers and gardening, 

from overseas trips to europe 

and from the thrill and joy of 

painting en plein air (outdoors). 

The exhibition starts on 

October 6and will be held in 

the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 

Art Gallery. 

It will feature at least 30 

works, some big and other 

smaller pieces. 

Most of the works are either 

watercolours or mixed media 

and feature plenty ofcolour. 

Bertie Holmes trained as a 

primary school teacher in the 

1960s, but has painted since 

she was aschoolgirl growing up 

in Oamaru. 

‘‘I’ve painted all my life. I 

have fond memories of a 

Saturday art class when Iwas 

10 and I’ve always loved creating 

pieces.’’ 

She also had a love of 

gardening and that was why 

flowers often featured in her 

works. 

Overseas trips to Portugal, 

Switzerland and Italy had been 

inspirational, she said, and she 

loved painting outdoors with 

the subject right in frontofher. 

These days she tackles 

watercolours and mixed media 

works, but in the past enjoyed 

the challenges of oils. 

Bertie Holmes has been a 

member of Ashburton Society 

of Arts for anumber of years 

and has held a number of 

positions, including president. 

Her first solo exhibition runs 

until November 8. 

Photo: Artist Bertie Holmes 

with some of the pieces that 

will feature inher solo exhibition. 


QSM presented 

to conservationist 

Ashburton environmentalist Edith Smith has 

received the Queen’s Service Medal for services 

to conservation. Mrs Smith, pictured, received her 

award from Governor General Patsy Reddy at a 

ceremony in Dunedin. She has been associated 

with conservation projects and environmental 

organisations over many years and has been an 

active member of the Royal Forest and Bird 

Protection Society Ashburton Branch since 1983. 

Her contribution has extended to advocacy, 

submission writing, and organising conservation 

projects to protect biodiversity in Mid Canterbury. 

Kirdy honoured 

at Dunedin event 

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Tinwald Cycling Club stalwart Don Kirdy, 

pictured, received his Queen’s Service Medal from 

Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy for his 

services to cycling at aceremony in Dunedin on 

Friday. The octogenarian has mentored cyclists, 

looked after the velodrome, mown lawns and 

painted tracks at the club for over four decades.


All the fun of the fair at Fairton 

There was fun aplenty 

and something for everyone 

at the Family Fun 

Day at Fairton School. 

The school, which has 

39 pupils and five teaching 

staff, put on agreat 

event last Saturday 

enjoyed by the wider 

school community, and 

many from further afield. 

All were on site to 

enjoy some school holiday 

fun and to support 

the school. 

There were egg and 

spoon races, target 

shooting, digger rides, 

vintage car rides, wagon 

rides pulled by Clydesdale 

horses, lambs to pet, 

raffles, bouncy castles, 

facepainting, heaps of 

product and produce 

stalls including car boot 

sellers and food sites 

galore. 

The senior students 

were also selling Fairton 

(candy) Floss to raise 

money for their senior 

camp next year to Hanmer 

Springs. 

Money raised from the 

rest of the day’s activities 

is going towards updating 

the school’s outdoor 

environment. 

Photos: Top, Bella 

Broadbent, 8, (right) 

narrowly wins the egg 

and spoon race ahead of 

Eloise Openshaw, 7; top 

right, Chloe Muckle, 3, 

gets asmile facepainted 

on her cheek; . 

Two year old Clay 

Masters shows his digger 

skills to dad, Corey, a 

professional logging 

crewman, and Fairton 

School Year 6 pupil 

Corbin Openshaw, 11, 

mans the Fairton 

(candy) Floss stall at the 

Family Fun Day, with 

help from senior teacher 

Andrea Small. 

My vision forAshburtonDistrict: 

Ourcountry and townspeople work as onetohelp everyone prosper 

Ourdistricthas economic growth 

OurCBD is revitalised 

Ouragricultural sectorremainsstrong 

Ourrivers areclean and healthy 

Ourratesare kept affordable 

OurCouncil financesare well managed 

Ourcommunityreceives goodservice 

Ourresidents’voices areheard 

Ourchildren have goodemployment opportunities 

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Rural&Lifestyle 

Pessimism felt in all farming sectors 

New Zealand rural confidence has 

takenasharp dive, withfarmers across 

all sectors increasingly pessimistic 

about prospects for the agricultural 

economy inthe year ahead, the latest 

quarterly RabobankRural Confidence 

Survey has found. 

Following agradual rise over the 

previousthree quarters, theoverall net 

rural confidence reading plummeted 

to 33 per cent in the latest survey, 

down from 2 per cent last quarter. 

The survey, completed in late 

August and early September, found 

the number of the nation’s farmers 

expecting theruraleconomytoworsen 

in the coming 12 months had risen to 

41 per cent (from 23 per cent last 

survey), while those expecting an 

improvement had fallen toeight per 

cent (down from 23 per cent). Atotal 

of 48 per cent were expecting similar 

conditions (down from 54per cent). 

Rabobank New Zealand CEO 

Todd Charteris saidfarmer confidence 

was now atits lowest level since the 

March2016 quarter, with concern over 

government policy identified by farmers 

as the key factor for their 

negative view. 

‘‘As has been for the case for the 

past four quarters, concern over government 

policy remains the chief 

reason for farmer pessimism, and is 

cited by68percent of farmers holding 

anegativeoutlook in thelatest survey. 

‘‘New Zealand rural confidence has 

Rabobank New Zealand CEO 

Todd Charteris 

dropped sharply from the previous 

quarter with farmers across all sectors 

nowless optimistic about the prospects 

for the agricultural economy in the 

year ahead. 

Government policy remains the 

key worry, with a host of other 

concerns also identified. 

Farmers’ expectations for their 

own business performance also 

declined across all sector groups, but 

remain atnet positive levels overall. 

Dairyfarmers recorded thebiggest 

drop in confidence about their own 

farm business performance, while horticulturalists 

remain the most optimistic. 

Investment intentions were 

marginally back onlast quarter 

‘‘Government policy relating to 

freshwater reform and future 

greenhouse gas obligations presents a 

major challenge for farmers and, at 

this time, it’s clear farmers view policy 

direction as the major challengetothe 

future prosperity of the sector.’’ 

‘‘New Zealand food and agribusiness 

clients, along withtheircommunities,throughthesechallenges.Indoing 

so,werecognise the importanceofthis 

sector to New Zealand’s economic 

success over the coming years.’’ 

Mr Charteris said with government 

policy the major source ofworry for 

farmers, itwas important to note the 

latest survey period concluded just 

before the Government released its 

freshwater policy statement on September 

5. 

‘‘Given the reaction to this policy 

statement from farmers and farmer 

advocacy groups overrecent weeks,it’s 

clear the contents of this document 

have further eroded the brittle confidence 

in the sector. However, we won’t 

get agauge on just how significant an 

impact this has had until our next 

survey isreleased in midDecember,’’ 

he said. 

Mr Charteris said in addition to 

concern over government policy, the 

latest survey also highlighted aswathe 

of other farmer concerns. 

‘‘Other reasons cited by farmers for 

their pessimistic outlook includedconcern 

over the performance of Fonterra, 

negative public perceptions of 

farming and turbulence in overseas 

markets,’’ he said. 

‘‘Despite farmgate prices for New 

Zealand’s’s key commodities remaining 

relatively strong, there isawide 

range ofconcerns now weighing on 

farmers’ shoulders, and thecumulative 

effect of these has seen overall 

confidence slide dramatically.’’ 

Farm Business Performance 

In line with thedropinoverallrural 

confidence, the latest survey found 

farmers across all sectors were also 

significantly less optimistic about the 

performance of their own farm businesses 

in the coming 12 months, with 

the number expecting their business 

performance to improve declining to 

24 per cent (from 31per cent inthe 

previous survey). Those expecting 

their business performance to worsen 

roseto20 per cent(from 10 per cent), 

while 55 per cent expected nochange 

(down from 58 per cent). 

Mr Charteris said the net farm 

business performance reading of +4 

per cent this survey was well back on 

the +31 per cent recorded in June. 

‘‘While well back on last quarter, 

this isstill considerably more optimistic 

thanhow farmers are feeling about 

the outlook of the overall agricultural 

economy and it does indicate that, 

despite feeling they are under the 

pump, farmers dohave some confidence 

intheir operation,’’ he said. 

Dairy farmers recorded the biggest 

decline insentiment when it came to 

the outlook for their own farm 

businesses inthe year ahead. There is 

now an even spread of dairy farmers 

expectingtheirfarm business performance 

toimprove and to worsen (both 

21 percent). Similarly, sheep andbeef 

farmers were splitonthe prospectsfor 

their own businesses, with 20per cent 

expecting animprovement and 20 per 

centexpecting performance to worsen. 

Mr Charteris said horticulturalists 

continued to be the most buoyant of 

all sectors. 

Farm Investment 

Farmers’ investment intentions also 

fell from the June quarter, but 

remained at netpositivelevels,with 23 

per cent of farmers indicating they 

would increase investment in the next 

12 months and 17 per centanticipating 

investment to decrease. 

‘‘Whilewe’ve seensignificantfluctuation 

in overall confidence levels over 

recent years, investment intentions 

have remained relatively stable, highlighting 

the commitment of New 

Zealand farmers to continually 

improve theirfarming operations,’’Mr 

Charteris said. 

Conducted since 2003, the 

Rabobank RuralConfidenceSurvey is 

administered by independent research 

agency TNS, interviewing apanel of 

around 450 farmers each quarter. 

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Bovis costs top $200m 

The costs of Mycoplasma bovis to the agricultural 

sector continue to stack up. 

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says the 

eradication programme has cost more than $203million 

to date excluding compensation to farmers. 

In that respect MPI has received atotal of 1450 

claims with avalue of $109.9million and has so far 

completed 1100 of those, cutting cheques to farmers 

valued at about $96.5million. 

According to the latest figures from MPI more than 

116,526 cattle and cows have been culled in just over 

two years since the M. bovis eradication programme 

was launched. 

That’s getting close to initial estimates that around 

126,000 animals would be culled during the course of 

amultiyear surveillance and eradication strategy, or 

around 1% of New Zealand’s cattle population. 

While the ultimate cost of dealing with the disease 

was high estimated at about $1billion the cull itself 

was not significant in the context ofanannual kill of 

more than four million cows, calves, steers, heifers 

and bulls, Meat Industry Association (MIA) chief 

executive Tim Ritchie said. 

The eradication strategy involves surveillance and 

depopulation ofinfected cattle herds. 

Last year the M. bovis eradication programme 

pushed the yearonyear overall cow cull during the 

secondquarter, traditionally the dairyindustry’s peak 

cull period, up from 470,000 tomore than 537,000 

cows. 

Those numbers could beashigh again this year, 

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according to the MIA. 

Mr Ritchie said the majority of stock under the 

MPI eradication programme were going to meat 

processors and were being processed as normal, with 

‘‘smaller batches’’ for testing purposes. 

‘‘MPI is dealing directly with the meat processors 

on acommercial basisfor the cull, though we provide 

an element ofhygiene, for example with transport to 

ensure that livestock trucks that have transported 

cattle from infected farms are washed and cleaned.’’ 

Mr Ritchie said depopulation of herds where M. 

bovis was detected was only expected to have a 

nominal impact on New Zealand beef production. 

‘‘It also doesn’t affect the safety or quality of New 

Zealand meat products, either locally or for our 

export markets. 

‘‘It is present in other countries, but we are seeking 

eradication because of its potential impacts on farm 

production, animal health and also the relatively low 

infection rates.’’ 

While those rates had been relatively stable, there 

were still 292 properties under ‘‘notice of direction’’, 

which restricted the movement of animals and goods 

off farm and 641 properties under ‘‘active surveillance’’, 

where actual testing for M. bovis had begun. 

Twentyone of the 193 properties confirmed as 

having had the disease still remained on the active 

list, of which the majority, 148, were in the South 

Island. 

‘‘Ultimately, it’s in all our interests to ensure that 

the disease is under control,’’ Mr Ritchie said. 

Synlait posts $82.2m net profit 

Synlait posted a10percent increased net profit of 

$82.2 million, in its end of year financial result. 

The combination of an increase in profit plus a 

total average milk price of $6.58 per kgMS for the 

2018/2019 season was achieved off arevenue which 

exceeded $1 billion for the first time. 

Synlait Chair Graeme Milne said was a very 

pleasing result to be able to announce for Synlait. 

Synlait CEO Leon Clement said three points stood 

out in the performance. 

‘‘Firstly, we delivered a strong financial result, 

supported our customers to grow and create value, 

while improving our operational efficiency. 

‘‘Secondly, we invested in our future by bringing on 

new facilities and people capability that position us 

well for continued growth.’’ 

‘‘Finally, we clarified and focused our direction 

with anew purpose, ambition and strategy, that aligns 

our people and stakeholders toacommon goal.’’ 

‘‘In summary, our team delivered astrong result, 

invested in our future, and clarified our direction.’’ 

The results saw revenue exceed $1 billion for the 

first time, which was an increase of 17% to $1,024.3 

million; operating cashflow increased 39 percent to 

$136.7 million; salesvolumes increased 21,093 MT or 

16 percent to 149,730 MT; consumer packaged infant 

formula volumes continued to grow, up 21% to 

42,907 MT; and average milk price of $6.58 per kgMS 

for the 2018/2019 season, made up of abase milk 

price of $6.40 and an additional $0.18 inincentive 

payments. 

Synlait’s financial result was characterised by 

ongoing growth in infant nutrition volumes, strong 

efficiency gains (signalled at half year), and an 

expansion in lactoferrin capacity and resulting sales. 

These factors help contribute to an increase in total 

gross profit of 12 percent. 

Expenditure lifted in line with this growth, but 

importantly much of this increased investment was in 

areas that support future opportunities. 

Notably, operating cashflow increased 39 percent 

to $136.7 million, reflecting the strong underlying 

performance of the business and ability to fund our 

investment programme. 

Synlait’s financial performance was supported by 

their sustainability agenda as commitments made last 

year were progressed. 

The included New Zealand’s first largescale 

electrode boiler being switched on at Synlait 

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Water quality consultation 

‘‘Water quality is very important to all 

New Zealanders and our communities. 

Dairy farmers are part of the community, 

like everyone else, and we want to 

see improvements,’’ says DairyNZ chief 

executive officer Dr Tim Mackle. 

Dr Mackle was speaking of the initial 

sixweek timeframe of the Essential 

Freshwater consultation. It has since 

been extended by two weeks. 

Farmers need to have afair chance to 

input into this process. They needtime to 

consider the proposal and weigh upthe 

impact on their farms, families and 

communities, Dr Mackle said. 

‘‘Essential Freshwaterwill significantly 

impactthe way we farm in New Zealand. 

If this process is to have any integrity the 

Minister must extend the consultation 

periodtoallow farmerstime to digest the 

proposal and engage in a meaningful 

way. 

‘‘Spring is abusy time for farmers with 

calving, lambing and mating. They have a 

lot on their plate at the moment and this 

is adding to it. 

‘‘At the end of the day, farmers are 

farmers, not policy people. Ican’t recall 

atime in our history that we have had to 

ask them to write this number of 

submissionsinone seasonZero Carbon 

Bill, the pricing ofagricultural emissions 

and now Essential Freshwater. 

‘‘The huge numbers of farmers showing 

up at the small number of public 

meetings really speaks to the interest and 

anxiety of the rural sector at the moment. 

It also shows how much farmers want to 

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‘‘We are seeing public meetings where 

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‘‘The level ofinterest should be of no 

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Council lifeline for 

aquifer recharge trial 

By John Keast 

Mid Canterbury’s aquifer recharge 

trial has been given alifeline by the 

Ashburton council just days after 

Environment Minister David Parker 

spoke highly of the research. 

The council, in its final meeting 

of the term, agreed on the motion 

of councillors Stuart Wilson and 

Leen Braam to grant the Hinds 

Water Enhancement Trust (formerly 

the managed aquifer 

recharge governance group) 

$125,000 from its economic 

development fund. 

But there was stiff opposition 

from several councillors who questioned 

whether the money should 

come from that fund. 

Outgoing councillor Russell Ellis 

who cannot stand in the coming 

term because his nomination was 

ruled invalid said the public had 

not had achance to have their say 

on whether economic development 

money should go to such acause. 

Cr Peter Reveley said it was a 

great project, but the money should 

not come from economic development. 

Council, he said, had already put 

a‘‘heck of alot of water’’ into the 

project. 

Cr Selwyn Price said he was also 

opposed. He had seen no business 

case and it was ‘‘just ludicrous and 

❛How many times 

have you been told of 

the results?❜ 

—StuartWilson 

inconsistent’’. 

But mayoral aspirant Neil Brown 

said there had been abusiness case 

given to council just six months ago, 

and council needed to move forward 

in its support. 

Cr Lynette Lovett said the project 

toboost underground water 

levels and dilute nitrates would 

benefit the whole community. 

Cr Mark Malcolm said he did not 

support it, but retiring councillor 

Alastair Urquhart said the money 

would be as well spent there as 

elsewhere. 

There was also support from Cr 

Diane Rawlinson, who said the 

$125,000 would be matched by the 

regional council. 

Mayor Donna Favel, the council’s 

representative on the Hinds 

water trust, also supported it, and 

said Mr Parker was excited by the 

project’s possibilities. 

Cr Stuart Wilson said the debate 

was a debacle ‘‘with the same 

speakers going on and on’’. 

He said some of those in opposition 

were ‘‘negative’’. 

‘‘How many times have you been 

told of the results?’’ 

He said council did not have to 

ask ratepayers every time it spent 

some money. 

Cr Price said noone was disputing 

the value of the project, but 

disputing how economic development 

money was spent. 

The Hinds Water Enhancement 

Trust is also awaiting the 

outcome of its application to 

Shane Jones’ Provincial Growth 

Fund for $950,000. 

The trust chairman, Peter 

Lowe, said if that money did not 

come through, the trustees would 

have tothink seriously about the 

future. 

He spoke tocouncil about the 

project, and said a planned 

recharge site would likely benefit 

the Hinds potable supply and an 

existing recharge site near Mayfield 

would help its supply. 

There, water from the RDR 

was fed into the Hinds river bed. 

The trust was looking at asite 

north of the original site. 

The original site targeted an 

area of high nitrates and had 

‘‘worked brilliantly’’. 

The trust’s Year 3reportwould 

be with council shortly. 

Three councillors sign off 

Three councillors have signed off 

but one, Russell Ellis,may be back. 

At the end of each term of 

council, retiring councillors are 

farewelled, and also speak about 

their time at council. 

Cr Stuart Wilson spoke of Cr 

Ellis, who wanted to stand but 

whose nomination was ruled out of 

order; Cr Selwyn Price spoke of 

retiring longterm councillor Peter 

Reveley, and Cr Diane Rawlinson 

spoke of retiring councillor Alastair 

Urquhart. 

Cr Wilson said Cr Ellis, since 

being elected in 2013, had 

bloomed. 

‘‘We will miss your wise input in 

abig way,’’ hesaid. 

‘‘I hold you in the highest 

esteem.’’ 

Cr Ellis said he was hoping he 

could reappear. 

Did council get every decision 

right. 

‘‘No, but we get most of it right,’’ 

he said. 

Sometimes, he said, councillors 

had to make tough decisions and 

any intending councillor needed to 

talk about water. 

Cr Ellis thanked councillors and 

staff for their support. Cr Price said 

he knew he and Cr Reveley would 

see eye to eye asboth were short. 

He said Cr Reveley was elected 

in 2004, had been in conflict with 

various mayors, and his expertise 

was valued and respected. 

He was alone in that he had 

stood in and been elected in every 

ward and was a true man of 

principle. 

Cr Reveley said he had got to an 

age when it was time to move on. 

He said he had stood his ground 

over astopbank and got it got 

offside over the Mayfield water 

supply and ‘‘got offside with many 

in here but stuck with it’’. 

He said climate change was a 

‘‘new disease and noone will ever 

change my mind onthat’’. 

He said the Ashburton museum/ 

gallery building was one reason he 

‘‘bailed out’’ midterm to spend 

more time on the farm. 

Cr Rawlinson said she had 

known Alastair Urquhart for 25 

years. 

He farmed at Erewhon and Mt 

Potts and, later, Dromore and 

stoodin2013 and got in with ahigh 

vote. 

She said he was aman of quiet 

determination. 

Cr Urquhart said he was elected 

on his 40th wedding anniversary 

and had arocky start after being 

told at aworkshop he could only 

comment ‘‘on the information 

before us’’. 

He said council was abig learning 

curve and hewas accused of 

having a conflict of interest over 

the proposed second bridge and 

was let down by some poor advice. 

He said his second term was 

much more pleasant and ‘‘good 

luck with trying to mopupthe shed 

up the road’’.


Peaceful haven for rare mudfish 


Arable farmer Ian Mackenize, and 

his wife, Diana, opened their 

Eiffelton property in Mid 

Canterbury, to Foundation for 

Arable Research’s Women In Arable 

group, to have aclose up look at how 

farming and environment protection 

can work hand in hand. 

Mr Mackenzie, athird generation 

farmer on the Akaunui Farm site, 

spoke about the efforts to help 

protect the endangered mudfish 

which live in the farm’s Purakaunui 

Creek. 

The Mackenzies, even after more 

than 25 years dealing with mudfish 

on farm, were still learning about the 

rare breed as there were few people 

who knew alot about them. 

The waterway, which winds about 

1.5km through the farm ends with a 

series of pond sites, and is inhabited 

by mudfish. 

Over many years, the wetlands on 

the farm have been protected and 

planted to improve water quality and 

support ahealthy population of 

mudfish and other native species. 

It’s apeaceful haven for nature to 

thrive. 

Mr Mackenzie spoke about the 

mudfish on the property which were 

one of the biggest population of the 

world’s rarest freshwater fish. 

He had live samples for the women 

to view caught with aspecially 

crafted cage trap. 

Alot of money and alot of time 

has gone into the wetlands 

development which included five or 

six hectares and water system. 

‘‘If you have one of the world’s 

rarest fish species on your property 

you should look after it,’’ he said. 

‘‘We like it because it’s quite nice 

out here, it’s pretty cool.’’ 

There were also wild eels in the 

creek but among the wetlands were 

bird life such as Grey Teal, Paradise 

Ducks, Kingfishers, Heron, Fantails, 

Pukeko and Shovelers which were all 

‘‘pretty spectacular and of course 

they’re living off the frogs, 

cockabillies and the mudfish that live 

in the creek, so everything is 

connected.’’ 

The mudfish, on site, lay their eggs 

in late winter and when they hatched 

in September/ October they were 

clear, and like whitebait, swam 

openly in large shoals. 

As they grew, their colour got 

darker and they started to hide from 

predators such as the airborne black 

shag or water predators like heron, 

kingfishers and eel. 

They hid under the shade of native 

plants like carex and flax and fed at 

night. 

There were higher levels of 

mudfish in the creek where eels did 

not swim. 

The Mackenzie family farming 

operation is diversified, producing 

grain, seeds, meat and milk all 

under irrigation. 

Mr Mackenzie, who is a 

shareholder in alocal engineering 

business, also has experience in 

governance roles having served on 

the boards of several commercial 

businesses, charitable and 

community groups, government and 

NGO groups. 

He has served some years on the 

regional council transport committee 

but is better known for his 

involvement with water and the 

environment. 

Through his various roles with 

Federated Farmers, at aregional and 

national level, he has been involved 

in trying to help develop 

environmental policies that underpin 

arational strategy for water and the 

environment that does not destroy 

our social and economic wellbeing. 

He was an inaugural member of 

the Canterbury Water Management 

Strategy and was part of the process 

for developing the concept of sub 

regional zone committees and he 

served several years on the national 

Land and Water Forum. Mr 

Mackenzie encouraged farmers with 

land not suitable for farming to 

consider making their own wetland. 

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AshburtonChiropractic 

Chiropractor Debra Curtin has been based in 

Ashburton for the past eight years, trading as 

Ashburton Chiropractic. 

Debra was drawn to becoming achiropractorafter 

experiencingher ownhealth issues. 

She graduated from Macquarie University in 

Sydney, Australia, in 2003 and worked inavariety 

of clinics before settling in Ashburton. 

Debra is fascinated by how well-being can be 

influenced by the health of the spine and the 

nervous system. 

The term chiropractic means ‘‘done by hand’’ to 

encourage changes to spinal joint subluxations 

where joints arenot movingwell. Over timethese 

joints can become sticky and interrupt the innate 

intelligence of the nervous system and nerve 

transmissions between the brain andthe body. 

It is abit likeanelectrical short circuit. 

When the nerve transmissions do not perform 

correctly, this can lead to changes in muscle 

behaviour, postureand ultimatelyaperson’sability 

to move withease. 

Debra’s interest in health has continued toevolve 

into investigating genes andhow theymay impact 

on our general health. 

Her particular interest focuses on liver gene 

function and how this can become disrupted by 

foods, environment, life decision, stress, traumas 

and genes themselves. 

& 

Health 

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The liver plays ahuge role in the biochemical 

detoxification of the body which allows for the 

internalworkingsofthebodytofunctionoptimally. 

However ifthe liver becomes disrupted it can 

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Debra is available for people wanting to learn 

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Dandin’s Buffet restaurant 

owners Sonia and 

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spent years making 

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Filipino and Asian dishes 

for others to enjoy. 

Their restaurant, in the 

Ashburton Triangle 

complexonVictoriaStreet, 

opened just over a year 

ago and follows on from 

the success of their former Carinderia Buffet 

restaurantwhich wasinBurnett Street. 

They use ingredients sourced locally tomake 

their tastydishes. 

Now conveniently located right next door to 

their Filipino Dairybusiness,Sonia and Patricio 

spend time between the businesses offering 

an authentic Filipino foods in the dairy, as well 

as cooked along side Asian dishes. 

Their ‘all you can eat buffet’, which costs $20, 

has dishes such as chicken pastel, lechon 

kawali, pansit bihon, chop suey, pork adobo, 

spring rolls and rice. 

It is available every day with dine-in or 

takeawayoptions. 

They are open from 

11.30am until 2.30pm, 

then reopen again 

for dinner between 

5.30pm to 9pm. 

Sonia, who was featured 

on Filipino television 

beamed to 2.4million 

viewers, is often visited 

by touring Filipino 

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They also offer catering options for any large 

event or small gathering. Their premises 

can accommodate up to 50 diners in-house, 

but off-site they have catered for up to 250 

people in the past and will set up food and 

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Sonia says the popular ‘all you can eat buffet’ 

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Tempting treats to tantalise the tastebuds 

Tharina Nel, of The Cakelady Ashburton, 

can make any food lover’s dream come 

true from delectable cakes, cupcakes and 

muffins dripping with chocolate or icing, to 

confectionery nougat treats, through to her 

sweet and savoury range of pies and quiches. 

Tharina has been creating mouthwatering 

delights for family, friends, café’s 

and restaurants for the past decade. 

She started baking as something to do 

when her children were young and enjoyed 

it so much it’s become a labour of love. 

She opened her Ashburton-based 

business in early 2017, and her impressive 

creations have taken on their own 

popularity and are enjoyed far and wide. 

Tiered wedding cakes, novelty birthday cakes, 

food forspecial occasions or anyevent in need 

of sweet treats or some savoury selections, 

The Cakelady Ashburton can make them all. 

Tharina has her own favourite recipes, 

which are ‘tried and tested’ and in many 

flavours, but will make cakes from supplied 

recipes to match any special requests. 

She can also make cakes for Gluten Free, 

Keto, Dairy Free, Egg Free and Vegan diets. 

Tharina likes to know exactly what is 

in her cakes so makes everything from 

scratch, including jam fillings and curds. 

She can hand-craft her cake decorations 

to replicate photographs or objects and 

in the past has crafted many treasured 

animals, or sports and hobby themed 

such as golf bags and vehicle cakes. 

She likes people to seeand tasteher products 

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She will be at the Leeston Spring Fling (October 

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and the Ashburton Hospice Christmas Tour 

and Market in the Ashburton Arcade on 

December 1but can be contactedany time via 

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Bespoke FurnitureCraftsman 

Craftsman Chris Thompson, of Thompson 

Woodworking, makes timeless furniture 

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The Ashburton based designer/maker is 

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began his professional woodworking 

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He grew up in Christchurch and has decades 

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They arebased at JBCullen DriveinAshburton 

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Page Engineering ...old into new 

Page Engineering, in 

Ashburton’s Riverside 

Industrial Park, isafamily 

owned and operated 

engineering company 

meeting the needs of the 

district’s agricultural and 

transportsector. 

The business specialises in 

truck to trailer conversions, 

turning old trucks into new 

and usable farm trailers. 

They have afully equipped 

mobile work truck for onfarmrepairs. 

All the staff are highly 

experienced and come 

from either an agricultural 

background or are trade 

qualified. 

No job toobig or small. 

Page Engineering are 

suppliers and installers of 

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From simple horse floats to luxurious horse coaches 

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25 Robinson Street, 

Riverside Industrial Estate,Ashburton 

Loader FillingBins 

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Natural pet food range to suit pets nationwide 

Simply Pet Foods is alocally 

owned and operated 

business making their own 

pet food range to meet the 

needs of pets throughout 

the country. 

New owners Carrie and 

Sam Collett still offer a 

range of specialty fresh and 

frozen pet foods, sourced 

from the rich pastures 

of Mid Canterbury and 

beyond, but also have bird seed and a 

new range of pet accessories including 

collars, pet beds and grooming tools. 

SamworkedforsevenyearswithSimplyPet 

Foods beforetaking over in July this year. 

Andit’sanopportunitythe couple,along 

with the older of their four children aged 

3to14, areenjoying. 

“Our variety ofraw and chewy meats 

ideally suit the digestive systems of our 

cats and dogs who, like their ancestors 

in the wild, struggle to 

process anything else. 

“We also have our own 

mobile abattoir offering 

services through Mid 

Canterbury and linking the 

natural animal food chain. 

And offer Nutrience dried 

food range forkittens to cats 

and puppies to large dogs.’’ 

“Wealso ship nationwide.’’ 

Simply Pet Foods creates 

high quality, all natural foods for 

your beloved animals, whether 

they’re pets or working farm animals. 

Located at 99 Archibald Street, in 

Tinwald, Ashburton between the 

Green Grocer and Tinwald Tavern 

there is plenty of off-street parking. 

The retail shop is open Monday to 

Thursday from 9am to 5pm, late night 

Friday until 6pm, and Saturdays from 

9am to 4pm. 

Wind Art–apiece forevery garden 

Artist Charlie Jaine specialises in 

custom-made steel artworks which 

come in all shapesand sizes,and add 

aunique focal point toany space. 

Charlie, is a born and bred 

Ashburtonian. He spent his 

younger years engineering 

farm equipment from scratch 

and farming before recognising 

his true talent five years ago. 

He enjoys creating artworks 

which is a complete change from 

being a fourth generation farmer. 

He says unlike farming from 

one season to another, his work 

right now will last in people’s 

gardens for generations to come. 

His favourite creations to make 

are the large garden sculptures 

which move fluidly, and 

quietly in the wind without fail 

He says there isapiece for every 

garden and he is open to doing 

commission pieces. All of Charlie’s 

sort-afterworks have ahigh standard 

of finish and craftmanship. 

Charlie has a workshop in 

Ashburton and promotes his 

artworks at shows, fairs and fete’s 

around the country including 

Geraldine Summer Fete, the 

Wanaka A&P Show and by word 

of mouth, as his creations can 

be found in homes and gardens 

nationwide. 

Shipping is no issue. 

There isalso adedicated Charlies 

Workshop by Charlie Jaine 

Facebook page for anyone 

wanting to view some of his 

work on-line and make contact. 

Charlie is working on some pieces 

for his site at the Ashburton A&P 

Show on November 1 and 2 

and will have be acouple of his 

larger creationsfor people to view, 

as well as arange of his medium 

and smaller pieces, which could 

be inspiration for people wanting 

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Aclimate for change 60march in to town 

Around 60 students and 

teachers from Ashburton 

College and Ashburton 

Borough School marched 

and gathered at Baring 

Square West on Friday to 

voice their concerns about 

the environment and the 

affects of climate change. 

Marching as part of the 

third nationwide School 

Strike 4Climate day, some 

students displayed banners 

with bleak messages saying 

‘We can do better’, ‘There 

is no planet B’, ‘Stop climate 

change before it stops 

us’, ‘Learn to change, or 

learn to swim’, ‘Cut down 

on CO2 emissions’ and 

‘You’ll die of old age, we’ll 

die of climate change’. 

Other students belted 

out catchy warning slogans 

to get their messages and 

feelings across. 

A number of passing 

motorists on nearby State 

Highway 1 honked their 

horns to acknowledge the 

awareness efforts of the 

young marchers, who are 

backing the declaration of a 

climate emergency. 

Marchers then moved 

across to the main entrance 

of Ashburton District 

Council’s offices to further 

share their concerns. 

The Ashburton marchers 

joined thousands of others 

from around the country to 

take part in climate change 

marches. The marches have 

been inspired by an international 

movement sparked 

by Swedish teenager 

Greta Thunberg. 

Canterbury drivers overestimate their own ability 

New research into road 

safety and driver attitudes 

has found many 

drivers in Canterbury 

overestimate their ability 

and blame others for 

roadsafety problems. 

The research was done 

by Research First for the 

Hurunui, Kaikoura, Waimakariri, 

Selwyn, Ashburton, 

Waitaki, Timaru, 

McKenzie and Waimate 

district councils, Environment 

Canterbury and the 

New Zealand Transport 

Agency to determine 

regionspecific attitudes 

and perceptions towards 

road safety. Councils 

across Canterbury work 

together to address driver 

problems, saysWaimakariri 

District Mayor and 

Canterbury Regional 

Road Safety Working 

Group chairman David 

Ayers. 

‘‘Infrastructure and 

vehicle safety improvements, 

speed management 

and enforcement 

only go so far in keeping 

road users safe,’’ he says. 

‘‘We still need to 

ensure we have road 

users who take responsibility, 

are skilled, competent, 

alert and unimpaired.’’ 

Waimakariri District 

Council road safety coordinator 

Kathy Graham 

says all drivers need to do 

an honest appraisal of 

their driving. ‘‘Manyofus 

feel other drivers are the 

ones who need to drive 

better, or we believe it is 

reckless drivers, or that 

the people who crash are 

taking risks. 

‘‘Howeverweare regularlyseeing 

crashesinour 

district involving people 

who drive the same route 

every day. They know the 

areawell, yet they still fail 

to fully stop at an intersection 

and don’t see 

another car approaching, 

or theyare distracted and 

end up running off the 

road, sometimes with 

serious consequences, 

particularly on our higher 

speed roads.’’ 

Forty percent of those 

surveyed rated their own 

driving ability as above 

average, while the same 

group considered 70% to 

be only average drivers. 

Nearly half rated aggressive 

and impatient drivers, 

and those using cellphones, 

as serious risks. 

Distracted drivers and 

speeding drivers were 

also abig concern. 

Collisions at intersections 

and high traffic volumes 

were considered 

the most serious risks.


Inner Wheel hands over $500 

At the recent annual changeover at Ashburton Inner Wheel, outgoing president Judy Kingsbury 

presented Olive Anstiss, representing the Westpac Helicopter Service, with acheque for $500. The 

money was raised by the club during the 2018/19 year. (Photo supplied) 

Trust approves funding of $124,089 in September round 

The Community Trust 

of Mid &South Canterbury 

has approved 

$124,089 to 24 organisations 

in its September 

funding round. 

Locally, Mid Canterbury 

Riding for the 

Disabled received 

$5,000, Tinwald Pony 

Club was given $1,500 

for replacement uniforms 

and Ashburton 

Swim Team $3,300 for 

radios. 

Ashburton Baptist 

Church was given a 

$10,000 operating 

grant to run a debt 

centre that supports 

Ashburton families 

recovering from debt 

crisis and helps them 

find pathways tofinancially 

sustainable 

futures. 

Funding to other 

health, community and 

recreational groups 

included the South 

Canterbury Multiple 

Sclerosis Society 

($10,000), Parkinson’s 

New Zealand 

($10,000), The Stroke 

Foundation of New 

Zealand ($3,000), CCS 

Disability Action South 

Canterbury Inc 

($10,000), the RNZ 

Foundation of the 

Blind Inc ($2,000 digital 

audio books), Life 

Education Trust Mid 

and South Canterbury 

($8,500) and Squash 

Midlands ($5,000 in 

wage funding for a 

newly established management/administration 

position). 

The trust also contributed 

$10,000 to the 

Gloriavale Leavers’ 


Methven Community Board briefs 

Playground equipment 

has been installed at 

Camrose Estate after a 

number of delays. Edging 

work and the supply 

and installation of surface 

material, such as 

mulch and matting, still 

needs tobecompleted. 

Some disputes relating 

to the playground are 

still unresolved. 

There are noyoung 

people from Methven 

on the AshburtonYouth 

Council (AYC). Thelast 

recruitment drive 

visited Ashburton College, 

but not Mount 

Hutt College. The next 

recruitment drive will 

visit Mount Hutt and 

AYC members also 

intend sitting in on a 

Methven Community 

Board in the future and 

may bringthe Skate Jam 

to Methven as well. 

Safe Communities 

coordinator Lesley 

Symington will meet 

with MCB early next 

year to present on the 

Safe Communities project. 

She will work with 

MCB to create asimilar, 

but smaller project for 

Methven. 

A group of third 

year Otago School of 

Medicine students 

visited Methven inJuly 

as part of a long running, 

annual community 

contact programme. The 

glimpse into rural health 

included trips to the 

medical centre, Search 

and Rescue and Methven 

Primary school. MCB will 

pass on a donation of 

$500 from the university 

to Methven St John. 

A byelection is on 

the cards in Methven 

after just four candidates 

put in their hands to fill 

five places on Methven 

Community Board. The 

process is likely to start in 

early November and will 

come at acost to Ashburton 

council. If more than 

one candidate application 

is received, voting will 

need totake place. 

Pizza may be on the menu 

A pizza oven is being 

considered as a possible 

additional income source 

at Ashburton Trust Event 

Centre (ATEC). 

The oven idea comes 

from Christchurch’s 

Court Theatre, which 

does a roaring trade in 

pizzas before shows. 

ATEC manager Roger 

Farr said abusiness case 

was being prepared for 

the oven, which if it went 

ahead, would better utilise 

existing space in the 

centre’s kitchen. 

Any purchase would 

need to be selffunded. 

The logistics were still 

being worked out. 

Fund, which offers targeted 

support to individuals 

and families leaving 

Gloriavale. 

The Community Trust 

of Mid &South Canterbury 

uses returns from 

investments to fund its 

philanthropy.


Last picture, end of term 

You will not see this 

group together again, 

unless there is areunion. 

This is the Ashburton 

District Council as it was 

on Thursday, September 

26, the last meeting of 

this term of council. 

Voting papers are out 

now and preliminary 

results will be released 

some time on October 12. 

So there will be 

changes, not least 

because three councillors 

are not standing, and 

others may not be reelected. 

Retiring are Peter 

Reveley, second from 

left, who says he is getting 

too old. 

Also retiring is Alastair 

Urquhart, rear, partly 

obscured. 

To his right is Russell 

Ellis, who wanted to 

stand but whose 

nomination form, on a 

technicality, was ruled 

out. 

He has indicated he 

may be back in three 

years. 

At the front, left, is 

mayoral candidate Neil 

Brown, seated, next to 

incumbent Donna Favel. 

She, too, is seeking reelection. 

Both have opted only 

for the mayoralty so it is 

possible neither will be 

back, or just one. 

Tallest, at the rear, is 

Leen Braam, who is 

Wellbeing now 

factor in 

buying policy 

Community wellbeing will 

be considered when Ashburton 

council buys 

goods, works or services. 

It has adopted its 

amended procurement 

policy. 

Government Procurement 

Rules (fourth edition) 

came into force on 

October 1and bring some 

change for local government. 

A report to council 

said: ‘‘In line with the 

current government’s 

ideology, the amended 

rules aim to create leverage 

through procurement 

to improve the current 

and future wellbeing of 

New Zealand communities’’. 

The traditional 

approach had been to 

design and scope works, 

put together specifications 

and drawings and go 

to market. 

The new rules state 

Realtors add 

comfy touch 

‘‘procurement planning 

should consider community 

wellbeing, environmental 

sustainability, and 

economic and social outcomes 

not just the engineering 

aspects’’. 

Under the rules, only 

one plan and manage for 

better results ismandatory. 

It states five principles 

must be followed befair 

to all suppliers, get the 

right supplier, get the best 

deal for everyone, play by 

the rules. 

Areport said focus on 

wellbeing was top of the 

agenda for this government. 

Under the Government 

Procurement Charter, 

agencies (councils) should 

‘‘actively attract an 

increasingly diverse and 

localised supplier mix to 

meet their tendering processes. 

This means that if 

a local business creates 

social, economic, environmental 

or cultural benefits 

for the district, council 

can (and should) value 

that contribution within 

the tendering process. 

trying for the mayoralty 

and for aseat around 

council. 

If he is elected mayor, 

he will not be around the 

table. 

The remainder want to 

get back in. 

They are, back row, 

from left, Stuart Wilson, 

Mr Braam, Mr Urquhart, 

Mr Ellis, Thelma Bell 

and Diane Rawlinson. 

In the next row are 

Mark Malcolm, Peter 

Reveley, Lynette Lovett, 

Selwyn Price and Liz 

McMillan and, front, Mr 

Brown and Mrs Favel. 

There are 13 people in 

this picture. 

There will be fewer 

when aphotograph is 

taken of the new council, 

as it will have three 

fewer nine councillors 

and amayor. 

The council, after 

consultation, decided to 

shrink itself. 

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Whether it’s building funds as you 

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Martin Hawes, Authorised Financial Adviser and 

Chair of the Summer Investment Committee 

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Ashburton realtors have put visitors to The Stork 

Network in Allenton, Ashburton, in acomfortable 

position -byproviding money for some comfy 

chairs for parents to use. Bayleys agent Jenny 

Gray said members of the residential team 

dropped in recently and decided, because of the 

good work the network was doing, to support it. 

The Stork Network believes education is the most 

vital ingredient when to comes to decisions about 

birth, babies and parenting choices. It is run by 

Annie Vince and Zalie Doyle. Photo: Sarah Everist, 

Jenny Gray, Mick Hydes, Ray Knight and Zalie 

Doyle. 

Join Martin as he outlines the benefits ofadopting aninvestment 

approach in the current interest rate environment and explains 

the changes to KiwiSaver for over-65’s recently introduced. 

Joining Martin will be Authorised Financial Advisers from 

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Learn how to trap 

The tools and techniques 

of trapping will 

be explained at two free 

workshops run by the 

Department of Conservation 

(DOC) on 

October 7. 

Workshops will be 

held at 2pm and again at 

6.30pm at Staveley 

Camp and are open to 

everyone, including 

landowners, trapping 

groups, community 

groups and urban 

people. 

The workshops are 

being organised by the 

Kanuka Mid Canterbury 

Regeneration Trust and 

Stay fit &earn $$$ 

at the same time 

Spend a couple of hours 

every Thursday delivering the 

Ashburton Courier and Realty in 

the Ashburton urban area. 

Enjoy the fresh air, stay fit and 

reap the health benefits! 

Phone Leonie todayon308 7664 

to get startedoremail 

leonie.marsden@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

will introduce novices to 

the basics of safe trapping 

and provide information 

on the various types of 

traps, trap placement, 

baits and lures available. 

Register with Angela 

Cushnie by email (kanukatrust@outlook.com) 

or 

phone (0276 033 457). 

Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon comments 


In praise of science study 

During a brief blast of 

polar weather recently I 

was going through some 

old papers and came 

across something Imust 

have written when Iwas a 

7or8year old student at 

Allenton School. 

At the top it asked 

what my dream job was, 

and underneath my list of 

three occupations: fireman, 

policeman, doctor. 

Gender specific 

pronouns aside, it’s alist 

that could be replicated 

tens of thousands of 

times over at primary 

schools around New Zealand. 

It made me think, what 

changes? 

Why when we are 

young do we favour such 

worthy and rewarding 

career paths, but by the 

time we leave school in 

many cases we’ve 

discounted them in our 

minds. 

The same is true in 

science and technology. 

Like many people I 

studied science until well 

into high school as a 

compulsory subject. I 

wasn’t entirely bad at it, 

and one year taking part 

in the Science Fair at 

Intermediate I even 

made it into the finals 

down in Timaru. 

I was back there 

recently handing out 

some awards I sponsor, 

and around the room I 

saw hundreds of young 

people so enthused and 

excited about science and 

technology. Creating 

wonderful projects looking 

at arange of the very 

issues that we as anation 

grapple with. 

The survival of bees. 

Plastics in our oceans. 

Health of our soils and 

waterways. Our plague of 

pests. 

But talking to students 

afterwards about their 

future intentions was 

almost alarming. In the 

same way our sports 

clubs lose so many talented 

people when they 

leave school, so too are 

we losing them from 

important areas like 

science and technology. 

It makes me question 

whether we have the settings 

right for encouraging 

young people into 

tertiary education. 

Over many years we’ve 

made tertiary study more 

affordable, including the 

current Government’s 

policy of making the first 

year of university free. 

But that support isn’t 

targeted. It offers the 

same amount to astudent 

wanting to take acourse 

in gender studies as it 

does engineering. The 

same for accounting as it 

does agricultural science. 

It’s my view that we 

should be offering more 

support to those studying 

the areas in which our 

country and our economy 

needs more skilled graduates. 

Gaining the skills and 

knowledge we’ll need to 

combat the many significant 

challenges our 

country and our world will 

face in future decades. 

In the meantime, I’m 

sponsoring a$1500 STEM 

scholarship to a local 

student to study science, 

technology, engineering or 

mathematics at a tertiary 

level. If you know anyone 

who would be interested, 

you can get more information 

from my office at the 

Allenton shops, or by 

emailing andrew.falloon@parliament.govt.nz 

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Night of Lights in November 

Ashburton’sNight of 

Lights will addaspark 

to Christmas festivities. 

Thefun kicks off on 

November 29 with the 

annual lightingofthe 

Christmas treeat‘‘Light 

of the Night’’ followed 

by two buskers’ nights, 

on Friday 6and Friday 

December 20, and the 

screening of Elf at a 

movie night on Friday 

December 13. 

The festivewalk along 

East Streetisalso back 

to deliver amagical 

experience between 

Friday November 29 

and Sunday, January 5. 

Light of theNight will 

includeperformances 

and Christmas carols 

before the giant 

Christmas tree is put up 

and turnedonin Baring 

Square. 

Activities on November 

29 includeaKidzone. 

Santa and the elvesand 

musician Tyrone 

Schwalger. 

Meanwhile, between 65 

and85people turned out 

forthe recentBite Night 

in Ashburton. 

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Ashburton Woodworkers 

Fifteen members were 

welcomed byBruce Ferriman, 

who introduced 

our demonstrator Peter 

Clemett, fromthe Christchurch 

Club, who is also 

the South Island liaison 

officer for the National 

Association of 

Woodworkers or known 

as NAW. Peter urged 

club members to join 

NAW and the advantages 

of belonging, even 

standing for committee. 

Show and Tell: 

Dave Busby: ash platter, 

walnut bowl, two 

lidded boxes with magnetic 

catches. 

Frank Luxton: cherry 

bowl. 

John Smart: totara 

plate, walnut bowl, an off 

centre bowl. 

Ron Donaldson: large 

ash platter. 

Geoff Brown: two decorated 

bowls. 

Roger Scammell: intricate 

3Dtrinket box lid, 

wonderfully made. 

Wim Melchers: oak 

block decorated on both 

sides, macrocarpa ring 

pin, cherry bowl on a 

burr stand. 

Peter then demonstrated 

how to create an 

accurate replica turning 

of two more items, 

almost like production 

turning but without a 

copylathe. He sketched a 

candlestick design on 

graph paper toadesired 

size, then transferred the 

various sizes on to a 

template marking 

notches to where the 

various shape, curves, 

change. 

Withthe block secured 

between two centres and 

using aroughing gouge a 

cylindrical form shaped, 

withaspigot at one end it 

was ready to place into 

the chuck. 

That done, using a 

forstner bit a hole was 

bored from the tail stock 

end to fit a candle. A 

note of caution the candle 

must never be placed 

directly into the wood, as 

the candle burns down 

and not put out in time 

chances are the wood will 

ignite, therefore ametal 

or glass insert is essential. 

With the block secured 

between centres, again, 

for support, as the overhang 

somewhat long, 

using the notched template 

he marked the 

cylinder in various 

places. Using bowl and 

spindle gouges Peter 

created a replica of a 

previous turned candlestick 

then challenged 

club members to spotany 

differences. 

Useful to observe the 

finer points of repletion 

spindle turning. 

Ashburton Dahlia Circle 

Anew season for the 

Dahlia Circle opened on 

Tuesday 17th September. 

President Brian Glassey 

chaired the meeting, 

with alowernumber present 

than usual, so business 

was brisk and then 

on to enjoy our evening 

of flowers. 

This was adaffodil & 

mini flower show. With 

so many great daffodils 

as the season has been so 

kind to the blooms. A 

total of74entries made 

for alovely display. 

Brian Glassey 71sts, 6 

2nds, 23rds. 

Heather McEvoy 4, 3, 

2, 

Pat Tarbotton 3, 2, 3 

Alison Donald 2, 2, 2, 

Joyce Read 3 2nds 3 

3rds 

Sheena Clark 1 1st 2 

2nds 

The champion Daffodil 

was won by Pat & 

Rex Tarbotton, adaffodil 

named Ballard. 

Other Flowers exhibited 

were pansies, camellias, 

rhododendrons, tulips, 

Bulb spikes and clusters. 

Hopefully we have a 

large attendance at the 

next meeting to be held in 

the Tinwald Hall on Tuesday 

15th October. One not 

to be missed as everyone 

will go home with anew 

dahlia in anight full of fun 

in asecret dahlia, (pass the 

parcel ). This is back by 

popular demand. Remember 

our sales table too. 

Roll on Summer, planting 

is in full swing now, and 

the dahlias will begin to 

bloom from early January 

to end April 

Labour Weekend Tuber 

and Plant Stall will again 

be at the Farmers Market 

Saturday 25th October. 

Plants Dahlias and produce 

donations welcomed. 

New members are very 

welcome to join the Ashburton 

Dahlia Circle any 

time, meetings are held in 

the evening on 3rd Tuesday 

of the month usually, 

in the Tinwald Hall . 

Contact Joyce 3083294 

02102458001, alternatively 

inquire at the tuber stall on 

the 25th Oct.


open homes 

or viewany of our homes in 3D from the comfortofyourhome! 

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PRICE ADJUSTMENT 

103 Allens Road (W668) 

•Make this your foreverhome! 

•Style abounds from the 

outside and continues inside. 

•Modernliving in asought 

afterlocation, close to park, 

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•Four bedroomswith excellent 

storage,WIR and en suitein 

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Offers Over $599,000 

OpenSaturday5October, 

10.45-11.15am 

4 2 2 

From 10% Deposit $410pw (Conditions apply) 

3 1 1 

1RapleyStreet (E651) 

•Perfect first home or 

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•New carpet,compliantlog 

fire 

•Insulatedtop and bottom. 

•Somedouble glazed 

aluminium windows. 

•Well fenced section and off 

street parking beside garage. 

•Inspection is amust. 

103 Belt Road (W669) 

•Alovely three bedroom, 

colonial style home set 

amongst established grounds 

•Open plan living with the 

opportunitytomodernise 

and make your markhere 

•Prime location close to 

schools,parks and Allenton 

Shopping centre. 

•Dontmiss your opportunity 

to view this property! 

$378,000 


11.30 -12.00pm 

154 Victoria Street 

(E653) 

•Freshly renovated 

throughout 

•Fully insulatedtop and 

bottom 

•Accessible from twostreet 

fronts 

• Three bedrooms +room for 

office 



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317 Havelock Street (E646) 

•Locatedjust ashortstroll 

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•Verysunnynorth facing 

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•Oamaru Stone exterior,well 

heatedand insulated. 

• Spacious garage with auto 

door. 

•Excellentretirementproperty 

with easy caresection. 

•Flexible possession date. 



10.00 -10.30am 

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3 1 2 

MUST BE SOLD!! 

Selling BelowGV (E640) 

•This is abargain building 

platformfor the astutebuyer. 

•This 4021m2 property has 

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forbelowthe combined GV of 

$500,000. 

•Don’t let looks deceiveyou, 

the potential hereispriceless! 

•Motivated vendors,call me 

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Asking Price$440,000 

Real Estate New Zealand is proud 

to offer this prime MidCanterbury 

residential investmentportfolio. These 

seven properties offer greatinvestment 

anddevelopmentpotential forboth 

residential and commercial endeavors. 

Currently showing agross returnof 

$107,000 pa approximately 

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siteorhuge potential foracommercial, 

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and consent approval. 

Full prospectus available on request. 

PriceByNegotiation (T296) 

308 6173 

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Proud supporters of the HeartFoundation of NewZealand! We donate from everypropertysold! 

Trevor Hurley 

0275 435 799 

Tracey Henderson 

027 405 8064 

Manu Otene 

022 308 6885 

New Agent 

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Stephen Watson 

027 433 9695 

Julie Srhoy 

021 354 885 

Deborah Roberts 

0210752180



OPEN HOME 

Saturday1:00pm -2:00pm 

39 WaymouthStreet, Ashburton 

3 

1 

0 

Home &BusinessOpportunity 

Here is a unique opportunity to purchase a 3 

bedroom permanent material home set on a 

1/4 acre section in the fantastic Fairton area. 

But what really makes this property special is it 

has afully compliant commercial kitchen separate 

to the house. Currently used for theowners mobile 

food business (which is also available forprivatesale 

separate tothe house), this gives potential buyers 

the chancetoset up theirown business from home. 

With a multitude of options for the facilities 

the only limit is your imagination and potential. 

So what areyou waiting for?? 

-Permanent material 3bedroom house 

-Fullycompliant separate commercial kitchen with 

heat pump and extractor fan 

-Well established garden area with several garden 

sheds and orchard area. 

-Modernised kitchen and sun room off the lounge 

area 

-Gas fire and moisture master 

-House wired to run off agenerator and several 

outdoor plugs 

-Quiet semi-rural location but only 5mins away 

from town &walking distance tolocal primary 

school 

-1/4 acre fully fenced section.Carport plus ample 

off street parking 

ForSale 

$365,000 

Open Home 

Saturday5October 

1:00 -2:00 pm 

Mark Totty 

021 664 113 

mark.totty@raywhite.co.nz 

RayWhite Ashburton 03 307 8317 96Tancred St, POBox 443, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand rwashburton.co.nz 

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited Licensed REAA (2008) 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB2078337


SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 

5Burton Place, Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 1 2 AHB22429 

18 Oak Grove,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 1 1 AHB22215 

101 Middle Road, Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 1 2 AHB22564 

246 Dobson Street,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 2 1 1 AHB22457 

50 Eton Street,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 1 AHB22508 

13 Parkdale Close, Ashburton 10:45-11:15am 4 2 2 AHB22395 

7Orr Street,Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 3 2 2 AHB22359 

10e Primrose Place, Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 4 2 2 AHB22461 

114 Wills Street,Ashburton 11:15-11:45am 3 1 1 AHB22520 

170 Seafield Road, Ashburton 11:30-12:00pm 3 1 2 AHB22500 

4Trellech Place, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB22199 

62 Braebrook Drive, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 3 2 2 AHB22562 

117 Grove Street,Tinwald 12:00-12:30pm 3 2 2 AHB22460 

25 Grey Street,Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 3 2 2 AHB22548 

101 Middle Road, Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 3 1 2 AHB22564 

39 Waymouth Street, Ashburton 1:00-2:00pm 3 1 0 AHB22541 

SUNDAY6TH OCTOBER 

58 Cross Street, Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 3 1 1 AHB22506 

4LudlowDrive, Lake Hood 2:00-3:00pm 3 2 2 AHB22554 

View our listings online at: rwashashburton.co.nz 

4LudlowDrive, Ashburton 

Livethe Dream at Lake Hood 

-3bedrooms plus office,master with WIR and ensuite 

-Well-appointed kitchen with granite bench top and 

Belling stove, plus butler’s pantry 

-Fully insulated extra wide double garage 

-Kwila hardwood decking 

-Compliant log fire plus floor mounted heat pump 

Deadline Sale 

closing 17 October 2019, at 

4:00pm (unless sold prior) 

View 

Sunday2:00 -3:00pm 

3 2 2 

BruceMcPpherson 

027 438 4250 

Denise McPpherson 

027 242 7677 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22554 

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

Open Home 

25 Grey Street, Ashburton 

This desirable home offers four bedrooms. The 

generous master bedroom has large wardrobe space 

plus an en-suite. The second bathroom includes abath, 

shower, hand basin, and aseparate toilet. Full double 

garagewith laundry area. The gardens are easycare. 

ForSale 

Offers over$435,000 

View 

Saturday1:00 -1:30pm 

3 2 2 

Dulcie Ellis 

027 629 3260 

22 Buchanan Place, Ashburton 

Discerning buyerswill immediately appreciate all aspects 

of this warm family home. This secure and well-located 

home has 3generous-sized bedrooms, large lounge, zoned 

underfloor heating ,2heat pumps plus fibre optic cabling. 

Conservatory overlooks one of the two private gardens. 

ForSale 

$465,000 

View 

by appointment 

3 1 2 

Jill Quaid 

027 437 6755 

Mark Totty 

021 664 113 


Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA2008) 



Open Home 

114 Wills Street, Ashburton 

3 1 2 

Quite possibly one ofthe most desirable townhouses 

available with ‘location plus’views. How good would it be 

to look out of your windowtothe prestige ofAshburtons 

iconic Domain from the comfort of this superbly presented 

three bedroom stand alone home. 



SetDate of Sale 

closing 12 Oct 2019, at 

3:00pm 

View 

Saturday11:15 -11:45am 

Armand vander Eik 

021 597 527 

Jill Quaid 

Manager 

027 437 6755 

Mark Totty 

Sales Consultant 

027 454 4745 

Kim Miller 


027 236 8627 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

ShirleyFitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Denise McPherson 


027 242 7677 

Cheryl Fowler 


027 461 2614 

Armandvan der Eik 


021 597 527 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Mike Grant ncre 


021 272 0202 

Dulcie Ellis 


027 629 3260 

BruceMcPherson 


027 438 4250 

Justin Waddell 


027 437 1111 

Jarrod Ross 


027 259 4644 

RogerBurdett 

SalesConsultant 

021 224 4214 

96 TancredStreet, Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317 

rwashburton.co.nz 

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032



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17 Range Street (Industrial Estate) 


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027 352 7248. 

BUILDING and property 

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CARPET cleaning -Powerful 

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CHARLIE’S Blind Cleaning 

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152 1966. 

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Rumping repairs existing 

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220 9997. 

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5447. 

FURNITURE removals -For 

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224 0609. 

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sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz 

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The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2131559 

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307 7289. 

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308 3084, Allenton. 

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03 308 7332 or 027 277 

1062. 

VHS video tapes. Convert 

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Preserve and revive your 

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9. Relate (4) 

10. Subject (5) 

11. Sovereign (4) 

12. Tomb (9) 

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in the flood (4). 9. The greater part of the state (4). 10. 

Set-back, for instance, that has father on edge (5). 11.Hurl 

with elan (4). 12. Refrain from giving an order in the cafe 

(3,3,3). 16. Increasing when one carries theirs out (2,3,4). 

20. What made you put two and two together? (4). 22. 

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drinkinIreland (4). 24.Ruin an excerptfrom “The Sound 

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shelter of (6). 4. When the man returns the racket, take it 

for awhile (6). 5. Obviously fancied the dog ‘Day Off’ 

that was in front (5). 7. Peeved at not getting tick? (5). 13. 

Snort “Just aKid!” (3). 14. Lead one to go back to the pithead 

(7). 15. Craft that doesn’t make an attractive sound 

(5). 17. Ifigure ahome environment to be the most pleasant 

(6). 18. Fly from Athens (6). 19. Like the lunatic who 

thinks he’sapropeller (6). 21. Stays up, one sees (5). 

8 6 9 

4 6 7 

7 2 1 4 

4 6 9 

2 9 

3 4 5 

7 8 6 4 

2 3 5 

5 2 7 

Solution to previous Sudoku 

Howto 

solve 

Sudoku! 

Fill the grid 

so thatevery 

rowand every 

3x3 square 

containsthe 

digitals 1to9 

9 1 7 3 8 4 6 2 5 

8 6 2 1 5 7 4 3 9 

3 5 4 9 6 2 1 8 7 

1 3 8 4 2 9 7 5 6 

7 9 5 8 1 6 2 4 3 

2 4 6 7 3 5 9 1 8 

4 8 1 6 7 3 5 9 2 

5 7 9 2 4 8 3 6 1 

6 2 3 5 9 1 8 7 4 

Solution to previous crossword 

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8536 -SOLUTIONS 

Across -1,Good afternoon. 8, Right. 9, Captain. 10, Sinner.11, 

Desist. 12, Cross. 14, Think. 18, Reside. 20, Sparse. 

23, Cutless. 24, Flair.25, Sooner or later. 

Down -1,Garish. 2, Organ. 3, Artless. 4, Tick. 5, Rupee. 

6, Oration. 7, Ninety. 13, Risotto. 15, Hopeful. 16, Crocus. 

17, Terror.19, Drake. 21, Roast. 22, Oslo. 

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8536 -SOLUTIONS 

Across -1,Costly failure. 8, Plain. 9, Dresser.10, Eleven 

(11). 11, Strain. 12, A-side. 14, Spats. 18, A-bound. 20, 

Gather.23, Fin-anc-e. 24, Tried. 25, Empty promises. 

Down -1,Copper. 2,Spare. 3,Lin-see-d. 4, F-I’d-o(re). 

5, In-ept. 6, Up-start. 7, ‘Erring. 13, Shown up. 15, Phantom 

.16, Baffle. 17, Grades (anag.). 19, N-inn-Y.21, Hail-s. 

22, Pear (pare). 

ContactJann Thompson 03 308 7664 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

ChittyChittyBang BangJr. 

October 4th 7pm, 5th 5pm and 6th 

2pm 

With acar that flies through the air 

and sails the seas Mid Canterbury 

Children’s theatre will take you on 

afantastic musical adventure. With 

unforgettable songs along with an 

amazing set. 

All tickets are $22.50* 

NathanWallis –Change Your Brain – 

ChangeyourLife 

Thu 10th October 7.30pm 

The Rotary Club of Ashburton brings 

you this Opportunity to hear Nathan 

Wallis speak. Nathan will guide 

you through brain development that 

happens across childhood which is a 

lot longer than you think. 

Tickets $39* 

BOOK 

NOW 

Open Hat 

Night 

For more information 

www.ateventcentre.co.nz 

TheKeysAre In TheMargarine 

Wed 9th October 6pm 

Dementia and Alzheimer’s affects 

many New Zealanders and it’s a 

condition none of us can ignore. 

This play is created from interviews 

with people with direct experience of 

Dementia and Alzheimers. 

Tina –SimplyThe Best 

Sun 22nd March 2020 7pm 

Get the electrifying concert experience 

of Tina Turner with this full stage 

production with Tina hits form the 

60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The powerful 

raspy vocals of Caroline Borole 

complete with band, brass section, 

backing vocalists and dancers. 

Adults $71.50* /Child 12 and under $31.50* 

Group 6+ $66* each 

03 307 2010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz *Service fees apply 

16,065 COPIES EVERYWEEK 

2207827 

2172834


WIN ENTERTAINMENT 

acakefor your 

special person with 

Main South Rd, Tinwald. Phone 308 5774 

Birthdays this week 

Dallas Richardson, 4th October 

Sophia Kingan, 6th October,aged 9 

Finn Talbot,6th October,aged 7 

Liberty Morgan, 7th October,aged 8 

Congratulations to last weeks winner! 

Benjamin Holland 

If youhave aspecial friend who youwouldlike like to see 

win acake,put their name in the BirthdayBooks at Sims 

Bakery, Tinwald or Ashburton’sThe Courier,199 Burnett St. 

N.B: Names forbirthdays next week 

must be with us by 10.00am TUESDAY 

ONLYONE ENTRYWILL BE SUBMITTED 

INTOTHE DRAW PER NOMINEE 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

LIVESTOCK 

GRAZING suitable for 

horses, available very near 

town boundary. Phone 308 

1614 before 9.00am or 

after 8.00pm. 

HIRE 

SCISSORLIFTS for hire. 

4WD and slab lifts available 

for daily or weekly hire. 

Pickup or delivery. Phone 

North End Engineering 308 

8155 for abooking. 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

GARDENERS: Sheep 

manure $5 bag. Medsquare 

linseed straw $35 

bale. Contact Alan 027 496 

7139 with your order. A 

Hinds Lions Project. 

GARAGE SALES 

RADIAL arm saw, bench 

saw, household items, lots 

of linen, 1992 Mitsubishi 

Lancer (great order), Pullan 

line trimmer, go-cart, Avery 

5cwt scales, lawnmower, 

tools &lots of other bits & 

pieces. 34A Wakanui 

Road, Saturday, not before 

8.00am. 

Every Home 

EveryWeek -that’s 

Phone 308 7664 

199 Burnett Street 


2172889 

ARE you struggling to make 

ends meet? Need extra 

money? Why not sell your 

unwanted items in The 

Courier! Everything helps. 

TRUCK DRIVERS AND 

PEA HARVESTER DRIVERS 

Some people are just born todrive! 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

Driving isn’t for everyone, but for some people, they’re right at home behindthe 

wheel.Well,hereisanopportunity to driveall around the beautiful mid-Canterbury 

region, and to drivefor aname that standsfor quality, reliability and goodness. 

Talley’s is abig name in New Zealand, and as one of the largest privately owned 

companies inthe South Island, we employ close to 1000 full-time staff and an 

additional 600 staff across the seasons atnine different locations. 

Right now we’re on the lookout for seasonal Truck Drivers and also seasonal 

Harvester &Tractor Drivers. It’s the chance to do something you enjoy, while 

getting all the benefits ofworking for one of New Zealand’s biggest food 

production and supply groups. 

You may be astudent, perhaps you’re looking for achange, oritcould bethat 

you’re semi-retired -whatever your circumstances, this is agreat opportunity to 

drive your career further. 

Truck Drivers 

Ideally you’ll have aclass 2or4licence to operate our company-owned late 

model pea trucks toand from our factory located in Fairton, but if not, we’d 

happily train you upsothat you can obtain the licence. 

Pea Harvester Drivers 

Aclass 2and heavy wheels endorsement on your licence would be preferable, but 

full training will be offered to the right person. 

Driving for Talley’s means driving inmodern trucks, working consistent hours, 

earning good wages and having the opportunity for overtime. 

At Talley’s, wecare about the safety and wellbeing of all our people, which iswhy 

we operate a100% drug-free environment. You’ll be required to undergo preemployment 

and random drug screening. Only applicants with the right to work in 

NZ need apply. 

SELL 

LPG REFILLS 

9kg cylinders 

$27.50 

Askabout our 

deliveryservice 

Anysizecylinder filled 

17 Grey St,Ashburton 

Phone 307 2707 

2180822 

MY Boutique, with MY 

Menswear. Triangle shopping 

centre. Clearance 

clothing store. All CCC 

garments $20.00 

trackpants, hoodies, tees. 

Limited stock. 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

2210093 

FRUIT &PRODUCE 

POTATOES; Nadine &Agria 

5kg bags $5. This weekend 

only, ’special’ 10kg Nadine 

& Agria $7.50 per bag. 

Nadine seed potatoes 

$2.50kg. 81 Elizabeth 

Street, phone 027 531 

9103 or 03 308 3195. 

PHOTOGRAPHS 

FOR SALE 

COLDSTORE SUPERVISOR 

Email your CV and references to: 

Ashburton.Hr@talleys.co.nz or completeanapplication form onsite at our 

Guardhouse:125 FairfieldRoad, Fairton. Please specify the role youare applying for. 

Have youhad your photo 

taken by our reporters? 

Order aPhotoToday! 

¼Page* 

$5 

*approx 6x4 

A5 

$7.50 

A4 

$15 

We have arare opening for aColdStore Supervisor toassist our Manager inthe 

day-to-day running of our ColdStores, Container Yard and Dispatch teams, at 

our Fairton site 10minutes from Ashburton. 

2069759 

Ph: 308 7664 

199 Burnett St, Ashburton 

2172890 

We are seeking an individual who thrives oneveryday being different from the one 

previous. 

Health and safety, and product quality are two big factors within this role, and so 

is leading adiverse team. 

Youwill have: 

• 2+years’ experience (preferred) in asimilar role within the food industry 

• strong understanding of cold chain logistics and operations 

• the ability tofollow through with instructions, but also be able togive them out 

in return 

• experience with inventory management and DIFOTIS 

• success leadingteams, including management of their performance 

Applicants must beeligible towork in New Zealand. 

Youwill need to be highly organised, ensuring the products arereceived and dispatched 

within correct time frames, as well as being involved in companystrategies. 

Talleys operate adrug free environment. All candidates will berequired toundergo 

pre-employment and random drug screening. 

CV and references should beemailed to: 

Ashburton.HR@talleys.co.nz or apply in person at our Guardhouse - 

125 Fairfield Road, RD2 Ashburton. 

MID CANTERBURY 

Realty 

Look out for 

your copy 

every week! 

2172784 

Medical Receptionist 

We are apatient-centred and innovative general 

practiceinthe township of Ashburtonlooking fora 

receptionist to join our friendly professional team. 

As the first pointofcontactfor our patients youwill 

need to have the following attributes: 

• professionalism and discretion 

• highstandardofpresentation 

• excellentcommunication skills 

• abilitytocope well under pressure 

• abilitytomulti-task 

• good sense of humour 

Youwill also be proficientwith acomputer and have 

good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes. 

Training on our practice management system, 

MedTech 32, will be provided. 

The position is part-time and will also involve 

being included on aroster forweekend and public 

holidayclinics. 

Please email your CV andcovering letter by Monday 

14 October to Kaye Kennedy, 

PracticeManager: kaye@sealyst.co.nz 

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Phone 308 7664 l office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

199 Burnett Street,Ashburton 

SPORTING FIXTURES 

ARE CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL THE 

FOLLOWING COACHING & 

MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 

FOR THE 2020 SEASON: 

U18 

COLTSU21 

SENIOR B 

SENIOR 

PLAYER ENQUIRIES ALSO WELCOME 

We have agood core group of players in each grade 

and averysupportiveand well-resourcedClub and 

Committee behind you. 

We can help youwith finding work and/or 

accommodation if required. 

ContactClub Captain 

DarrylOldham027 202 5896 

Email southernrfc@gmail.com 

Agreat waytomeet newpeople at your local, 

thriving countryclub 

www.southernrugby.co.nz 

2172792 

2212850

For Sale 

PROPERTIES FOR SALE 

TRAVEL 

NELSON, Picton; November 

22-26, D.B.B. hotels; Farewell 

Spit, catamaran sailing, 

Queen Charlotte 

Sound mail boat, Omaka 

Aviation collection. For 

details, John & Kathleen 

Lawler, Rakaia, 03 302 

7328. 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Ashburton | 94 Thews Road 

8.8 Hectares 

Anthos Gardens. Twostorey, four-five bedroom family home .After nurturing this property for the last 30 years the Vendors are sadly 

on the move. Along with ahandy to town location they have lovingly established abusiness growing flowers to supply direct into the 

Christchurch wholesale auction market for florists. Purchasers do not have to take up this option, but it has been agreat additional 

income earner, allowing aflexible lifestyle and family home that could be yours now. Purchasing now you will be able to reap the 

benefits of the 2019/2020 flower season. $880,000 includes Land, Buildings, Flowers, Stock, Plant, Business and Goodwill. GST (if 

any) may be applicable on these items.| Property ID RX1835927 

Price $880,000 

Contact Rob Harnett 027 432 3562 

Licensed under REAA 2008 

FOR LEASE 

RENT ME! 

Ideal as an extra 

bedroomoroffice. 

Fully insulatedand 

double glazed forwarmth. 

Threeconvenientsizes: 

Standard3.6m x2.4m, 

Large 4.2m x2.4m 

Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m. 

Visit our displaycabin 

418WestStreet or call fora 

free brochure. 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

2186028 

0800 58 78 22 

SECURE waterproof storage 

available. Capacity from 

8m 3 to 65m 3 . Prices from 

$25 per week. Inspection 

invited. Ashburton Safe 

Storage 03 308 3086. 

STORAGE available, Ashburton. 

Self storage, variety 

of sizes. Phone Rainbow 

Storage 03 307 0401. 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available long or 

short term at Ashburton 

Storage Facilities. Contact 

us on 0274 36 26 36 or 

www.ashburtonstoragefacilities.co.nz 

TO LET 

FARM cottage to rent 10 

minutes from Ashburton. 

Tidy, two bedroom, log fire, 

large section. No smokers, 

no dogs, refererences 

required. Phone 027 440 

1388. 

WANTED TO RENT 

WANTED cottage to rent 

between Rangitata and 

Rakaia rivers, west of Ashburton. 

Willing to care for 

animals on property, dogs 

and chooks etc. Ring 021 

224 4434 anytime. 

Advertising 

that works! 

Talk to Jann, Roselle 

or Karentodayabout 

ways youcan reach 

potential customers 

or advertising with 

thatspecial difference 

-professional service 

with asmile. 

Phone: 308 7664 

199 Burnett St,Ashburton 

2172883 

BOATS &ACCESSORIES 

BOAT FOR SALE 

Stejcraft18ft, 350 Chev V8 motor,Tandem Trailer. 

Phone R. Donaldson 308 4953 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 

2212114 

CARAVANS &TRAILERS 

CARAVANS: Family sellout. 

NZ Oxford 21’ tandem, 

2 doors. 18’ tandem. 15’ 

trailer home. Trailer. Ford/ 

Holden mags/tyres. Caravan 

electric leads. 03 308 

5193, 027 204 9709. 

EDUCATIONAL 

2020 Health Studies Bursary 

Altrusa International of Ashburton Inc. 

invites applications for this bursary 

valued $1,000. 

For full criteria and an 

application form please email 

president.ashburton@altrusa.org.nz 

Applications close 25-11-19 

Forklift and Dangerous GoodsCourses 

NZTA Approved CourseProvider,MITO&Competenz Assessor 

Classes 2&4,endorsements F&DG 

ForkliftF&OSH, Saturdays and other days as requested 

Dangerous Goods Course,½day Mondaymornings 

CommunityHouse or your worksite 

Forfurther information 

Phone Christine027 245 2563 

DRIVETECH LTD 

“TRAININGTOMORROW’S DRIVERS TODAY” 

FORKLIFT ENDORSEMENT 

(F &OSH) 

•FORKLIFT (ATTACHMENTS) U/STD 

•FORKLIFT MOUNTED SAFETY 

PLATFORM U/STD 

NEED ALICENCE? 

Heavy Traffic Classes 2, 3, 4&5 

LICENCE ENDORSEMENTS 

For Wheels, Tracks &Rollers,Dangerous Goods, 

Vehicle Recovery & Passenger Training 

FREEPHONE0508237 483 

or 03 348 8481, 027 510 0684 

info@drivetech.co.nz |www.drivetech.co.nz 

2207393 

2211335 

2204413 

SPACE available for next 

weeks Courier -bequick! 

Talk to us about your advertising 

requirements. Phone 

308 7664 or call into our 

office at 199 Burnett Street, 

Ashburton. 

CARS WANTED 

CARS 

CARS 

WANTED! 

WANTED! 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

URGENT CARE CLINIC 

WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall othermedical assistanceoutside of normal 

hours pleasephoneyourgeneralpracticeteam, 24/7, 

to speak withahealthprofessionalwho will giveyou 

free healthadviceonwhattodoorwheretogoifyou 

need urgentcare. 

If youdon’t have aregulargeneral practice, call any 

GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice. 

All non-residents and visa holders please bring your 

passporttoyour surgeryappointment. 

New Zealanders’tobring some form of ID. 

TheAshburtonDutyPracticefor 

Saturday5th October is ThreeRivers Health, 

7-11 Allens Road. 

Consultations will be by appointmentonly. 

To make an appointmentplease phone 308 9139. 

Sunday6th October is ThreeRivers Health, 

7-11 Allens Road. 

Consultations will be by appointmentonly. 

To make an appointmentplease phone 308 9139. 

Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the 

weekend and public holidays please telephone 

MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105 

or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002. 

Details foraccessing the afterhours services will be on 

the answer phone. 

PHARMACIES 

Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex, 

East Street will be open on 

Saturdaymorning from 9.00am until 1.00pm 

Sundaymorning from 10.00am until1.00pm 

and from 5.00pm until 7.00pm evenings. 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open 

normal trading hours during the week and on Saturday 

morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm. 

Closed Public Holidays 

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice 

Phone the healthline on 0800 611 116 

Broughttoyouby 

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 

PANELBEATING and spray 

painting of cars, trucks, 

buses, horse floats & 

motorhomes, caravans, 

trailers, farm machinery, jet 

boats. Light engineering 

and aluminium welding. 

Bus &Truck Bodyworks, 17 

Range Street, Ashburton. 

Phone 307 0378. 

WINDSCREENS -N.Z. Auto 

Glass, any car, anytime, 

anywhere. 24 hour emergency 

service. Phone Wilson’s 

Windscreens 03 308 

8485 (24 hours), 152 Wills 

Street, Ashburton. 

WANTED TO BUY 

METAL, heavy etc. Free 

light-grade metal in-yard 

dumping 9am-5pm weekdays 

&9.30-11.30am Saturdays. 

Ashburton Scrap 

Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford 

Forest Road (behind 

Placemakers). Phone 03 

308 8033 or 027 249 6625. 

DEADOR 

ALIVE! 

getcash now! 

getcashnow! 

Damaged, Mechanical, Deregistered, 

Crashed, NoWOF – NO PROBLEM 

Minimum of $100for most cars, 

$500 formost vans, utes, trucks,4WDs* 

*Conditionsapply. 

Call 0800 225508 or text 027540 9813 

Countdown Complex, EastStreet, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755 

HospiceMid Canterbury 

We can supportyou and 

your family to make 

everyday count. 

Allservices arefree. 

RAFFLE RESULTS 

ASHBURTON County Lions 

Camp Quality raffle. 1st: 

Gleasons; 2nd: Alison. 

Winners have been notified. 

ASHBURTON Embroiderers 

Guild Xmas tree raffle. 1st: 

Jenny Jenkins; 2nd: T&H 

Eccleston. Thank you for 

your support. 

HINDS Lions Boulevard day 

wood raffle results. Winners 

were GFB and Carmen 

Christie. Wood has 

been delivered. 

Ashburton Fanciers 

Society 

POULTRY AUCTION 

Sunday October 13, 

Sports Hall 

Tancred Street West 


Viewing 11am 

Start 12.30pm 

Poultry, Bantams, 

Ducks,Cavies 

2197618 

Dealing with alifelimitingillness? 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 email manager@hospicemc.nz 

www.hospicemc.nz facebook hospicemidcanterbury 

Ashburton AnglicanParish 

PETBLESSING 

SERVICE 

Invitation to join in our All AgePet Blessing Service 

At St Stephen’s Church, Park St. 

Sunday 6thOctober2019 at 10am 

Children &adultsdocome and join us 

and bring your pets 

(nothing larger than adog and suitably restrained) 

Enquiries to the Parish Office 308 5438 

2209051 

2212482 

Bertie Holmes 

ArtExhibition Methven HeritageEvents Centre 

Opening Sunday6th October 

1pm 

Drinks and FingerFood 

All welcome 

Exhibition runs 6th October to 8th November 

Weekdays: 9:00am -5:00pm &Weekends: 10:30am -2:30pm 

2208474 

St David’s Fair &GarageSale 

9-11am Saturday12th October2019 

48 Allens Road,Allenton. 

•Children’s Games •FacePainting 

•BouncyCastle •Baking (includes gluten free) 

•Preserves•Jams •Walnuts •Plants 

•Cards •BBQ •Morning Tea 

•WhiteElephantStall 

•Garage Sale and aSilentAuction 

THE Courier is the best way 

to advertise in Mid Canterbury. 

Ask anyone who 

regularly advertises with us 

and they’ll tell you, they get 

results. 

2212227 

Fertile eggs for hatching. 

Day old chicks, unsexed. 

Selected purebreeds 

for $6.00 each 

2212321 

ASHBURTON High School 

Old Pupils annual lunch in 

Ashburton on Friday 11th 

October 2019. For details 

phone Margaret 308 1996.


. 

Ready foranew home 

Black and whiteadult cat. Very friendly, 

been fixed and vaccinated. 

Please note: We will not accept 

animals dropped at door. 

Please phone308 4432 

Tues -Sat 9:30 -noon 

or 027 332 9286 

Kindly sponsored by 

Ph 3084432 

MID-CANTERBURY 2210597 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT1991 

Peter Blacklow 

Environment Canterbury hasreceivedthe followingapplicationsfor resource consent 

from Mr GRandMrs RCWilsontodivert anddischarge waterand undertake worksin 

and aroundthe bed and banks of unnamed watercourselocatedat21Swamp Road, 

Hinds, Ashburton, withalegal description of Part Lot7DP1479. 

Applicant: Mr GRand MrsRCWilson 

Addressfor service: Adam Environmental Ltd,73a Cliff Road,Torbay, Auckland 0630 

Attn:David Hendrikz.Email: farm.drain.hinds@gmail.com 

CRC193934: WaterPermit to permanentlydivertsurface waterfrom an unnamed 

watercoursetoflow into anew channel andpond. Thediversion is locatedatmap 

referenceNZTM2000:1485416mE.5128931mN.Aconsent duration of 35 yearsissought. 

CRC193935: Discharge Permit to dischargesurface watertoapond locatedatmap 

referenceNZTM2000:1485306 mE.5128595mN as aresultofthe diversionofan 

unnamedwatercourse. Aconsentduration of 35 yearsissought. 

CRC195104: Land Use consent to modify and disturbthe bed of an unnamed 

watercourseassociated withworkstomaintainthe banksand bed of an unnamed 

watercourse, maintain thepond and maintenance worksrelatedtothe diversion 

structure. Themaintenance worksare locatedbetween mapreference 

NZTM 2000:1485416mE.5128931mN and NZTM 2000:1485306mE.5128595mN as aresult 

of theconstruction of anew channel.Aconsent duration of 35 yearsissought. 

SUBMISSIONS 

Full detailsofthe applicationand to make asubmissionvisit theEnvironment 

Canterbury website: https://ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/ 

notifications-and-submissions/notified-consents/.and/orviewed at Environment 

Canterbury officesat200 Tuam Street, Christchurch;and 75 ChurchStreet, Timaru. 

Anypersonmay make awritten submission on anyofthe above applications. 

Allsubmissions should be sent to EnvironmentCanterbury,POBox 345 Christchurch 

8140;oremailed to hearings@ecan.govt.nz;or made onlineattheabove link.Acopy 

of thesubmission must also be sent to theApplicantatthe address forservice stated 

above. 

Foradvice on theEnvironmentCanterbury applications please phone 03 3539007or 

0800ECINFO(0800324 636). 

Submissions must be receivedbyEnvironmentCanterbury no laterthan 5p.m.onFriday 

25 October2019. 

Bill Bayfield 

CHIEFEXECUTIVE 

80216 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Call in atalk to the people who kno 

ow... 

PETE’S PICK 

O F T H E W E E K 

Blacklows TradeZone Ashburton your locally 

owned &operated family business for 66 years 

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs 

&maintenance. Kerrick hot &cold waterblasters &industrial vacuum cleaners. 

Esseti welders &accessories. Stockists and distributors of Trailer Equipment. 

ASHBURTON 

South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 

Email office@blacklows.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522 

BEARINGS,SEAL 

&GREASE GUNS 

Call in and see the team 

forall your grease,bearing & 

seal requirements. 

Over 60 years of maintenance 

and mechanical support. 

Come and collect infomation about social, sports, 

recreational, arts, special interest and travelopportunities 

in the Ashburton District! 

Enjoy free refreshments, 

 

October 16th 2019 

4-8 PM 

Ashburton Event Centre 

211 Wills stAshburton 

Have achat 

Discoverand chat tolocal 

community groups 

Have alook 

Live demonstrations 

 

Free beginners classes 

Have alisten 

Entertaining speakers 

2212702 

Thu3rd &Fri 4th 

10.00 Ugly Dolls 

10.00 Abominable 

11.40 AngryBirds 2 



1.30 DowntonAbbey 


3.45 Dora and the Lost City of Gold 

4.55 Good Boys 

5.45 Danger Close 

6.40 Rambo: Last Blood 

8.00 Joker 

8.20 ScaryStoriestoTell in the Dark 

G 

G 

PG 

G 

PG 

PG 

G 

PG 

R13 

R13 

R18 

R16 

R16 

Sat5th &Sun 6th 



G 

G 

11.40 AngryBirds 2 PG 

11.50 Dora and the Lost City of Gold PG 


G 

1.45 

3.15 

DowntonAbbey 

Good Boys 

PG 

R13 

4.00 ScaryStoriestoTell in the Dark R16 

5.15 

6.10 

8.00 

8.15 

IT Chapter Two 

Rambo: Last Blood 

Joker 

Danger Close 

R16 

R18 

R16 

R13 

Mon7th, Tues 8th 

&Wed 9th 






1.30 DowntonAbbey 


3.45 Dora and the Lost City of Gold 

4.55 ScaryStoriestoTell in the Dark 

5.45 Danger Close 

6.50 Good Boys 

8.00 Joker 

8.30 Rambo: Last Blood 

G 

G 

PG 

G 

PG 

PG 

G 

PG 

R16 

R13 

R13 

R16 

R18 

NO COMPS 

Abominable,Angry Birds 2, 

Dora and the Lost City of Gold, 

Good Boys,Joker, 

ScaryStories to Tell in the Dark, 

Ugly Dolls 

Make your next move 

your best move with 

Helena Ratten 

Mobile 0274 577998 

helena@fnash.co.nz 

Please contact 

EnvironmentCanterbury 

with anyqueries: 

0800324 636 

LYNETTELOVETT 

Eastern Ward 

Your Rural Voiceworking 

forboth Town and Country 

2196295 

Avotefor me ensures 

continuitymoving forward. 

-Authorised by LynetteLovett, 4Rd Ashburton 

We put you first 

SBW Developments Ltd 

Licensed AgentREAA 2008 

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COLLECTING now: Quality 

second-hand furniture, 

household, garden, workshop. 

(No TV’s/computers). 

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Warranties 

Biggest Yard 

KEITH’S 

PICK OF 

THE WEEK 

Sedan, 

1800cc, 

air bags, 

ABS, auto, 

43,000kms 

$10,995 

2007 TOYOTA AURIS 

1800cc, red, 2air bags, 

ABS, 56,000kms 

$10,995 

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY 

Cruise control, air 

conditioning,2000cc, 

high kms. 

Priced 

to sell 

$3,995 

2010 TOYOTA RACTIS GL 

1500cc, auto, ABS, 

twin air bags, 

44,000kms, 

easy 

access 

$9,995 

AA Appraised 

 

Finance 

Best Selection TradeIns 

2008 TOYOTA ALLION 

$7,995 

2013 TOYOTA PRIUSLHYBRID 

5drpetrol/electric 

hatch, 1800cc, 

7air bags, 

reversing 

camera, 

3.9 litres 

per 100km, 

71,326kms 

$17,995 

2008 HONDACR-V, 

4X4 SUV,2400cc, 

auto, 98,000kms 

$14,995 

2013 HONDACRV 24G 

2400cc, 4WD,cruise 

control, 65,000kms, 

ABS, alloys 

$22,995 

ENQUIRE NOW -about our rangeofrentalvehicles 


40 QUALITY 

USED VEHICLES AT 

AFFORDABLE PRICES 

Selling nicecarstonicepeople 

HATCH 

2005 TOYOTA VITZ RS, 1500cc, 5speedmanual,alloys, 39,000kms........................$9,995 

2007 TOYOTA AURIS, 1800cc,red, 2air bags, ABS, 56,000kms............................... $10,995 

2010 TOYOTA RACTIS GL, 1500cc,auto, ABS, twin air bags, 44,000kms, 

easyaccess...........................................................................................................................$9,995 

2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT SPORT, 1800cc,auto.......................................................... $9,995 

2003 FORDFOCUS, 5door, 5speed, 1600cc.......................................................................SOLD 

2006 TOYOTAAURIS, 5door, 1800cc,auto, silver........................................................... $9,995 

2013 TOYOTAPRIUSHYBRID, 1800cc, loadedwith extras.......................................$16,995 

SEDANS 

2000 TOYOTA PLATZ1500cc, 4door,auto, twin air bags,ABS,cheaprunner.....$3,990 

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER, NZ new,2000cc,auto......................................................$15,995 

2002 FORD FAIRLANE GHIA, white, auto.......................................................................... $7,990 

2012 VW PASSATCC, auto, 3000cc, loaded....................................................................$17,995 

1998 HONDAACCORD, 4door, auto, tidy ......................................................................... $2,995 

2000 TOYOTACAMRY, highkms but tidy,auto............................................................... $3,995 

2004 HONDAINSPIRE30TE, 4door, auto, 3000cc, 15,000kms....................................SOLD 

PEOPLEMOVERS 

2000 TOYOTAESTIMA, gold,2400cc,7seater................................................................. $4,990 

2013 TOYOTAPREMACY, 2000cc, auto,7seater,ABS, air conditioning,air bags, 

103,000kms......................................................................................................................... $7,995 

UTES/4X4 

2013 HONDACRV 24G, 2400cc,4WD,cruisecontrol,65,000kms, ABS,alloys.. $22,995 

2009 HONDACRV, wine red, 4X4 auto, alloys,twin air bags,86,000kms............ $12,995 

2015 NISSAN NAVARA STXLTD, 450 manual,1owner,2.5L intercooledturbo, 

full leather......................................................................................................................... $31,990 

2001 TOYOTA HARRIER, SUV,4X4, petrol.......................................................................... $4,990 

2003 NISSAN MURANO 350X, auto, 4X4........................................................................$10,995 

2002 TOYOTA RAV4, 2400cc,SUV,4X4,silver ....................................................................$7995 

1999 DAIHATSU TERIOS, 5door,4X4, 5speed................................................................ $3,995 

1998 NISSAN TERRANO, RDM,diesel,2700cc,auto...................................................... $9,995 

1996 NISSAN TERRANO, RSR,diesel, 3200cc, auto........................................................ $9,990 

1994 FORDCOURIER, 2WD,flatdeck................................................................................... $6,990 

2007 FORDRANGER, 5speed,3000cc manual,diesel,2WD extracab, 2door, 

336,000kms.......................................................................................................................$12,998 

 

Family, Sports, School or Social Trips 

We have8,10&12 seater mini vans available. 

Cars and3trucks for small or big loads also available. 

308 1396 

470 West Street, Ashburton 

A/H Keith Drummond 0274 367646 

www.atob.co.nz 

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&RENTALS 

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STATION WAGONS 

1996 HYUNDAILANTRACL, station wagon,5speed, tidy......................................... $2,495 

2003 FORD FUTURA, stationwagon, auto........................................................................ $6,990 

2005 PEUGEOT 407, stationwagon,diesel,auto........................................................... $6,495 

2002 TOYOTACOROLLAFEILDER, stationwagon, petrol.......................................... $4,990 

2009 SUBARUIMPREZAL/B, 1500cc, auto, 75,000kms 

2008 MAZDAAXELASPORT 20C, 48,000kms,liftback 

2008 TOYOTA ALLION, sedan, 1800cc, 43,000kms 

2010 NISSAN NOTE, 5door,1500cc, 32,000kms 

2006 NISSAN BLUEBIRD, 2000cc, auto, 12,000kms 

2010 TOYOTA PRIUS EX,hybrid,1500cc, 71,000kms 

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