Ashburton Courier: October 31, 2019

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Page 26, Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 31 October 2019 Food from around the world Too many cooks did not spoil the broth they made it better. More than 60 cooks prepared 71 dishes from 19 different cuisines and shared it for all. Ashburton council recently ran another of its Round the World lunches. The idea is to celebrate staff diversity and to raise money for acharity. This time around, it was the Salvation Army. $320 was raised. Staff nominate to be chefs and prepare adish Mid Canterbury junior tennis draw Round 3 Saturday2November 2018 All games to start at 9amsharp JuniorAGrade DutyTeam Dorie A Allgames for Junior Bthis week areatATTC SouthernStrikers vMethven Silver; DorieAvMethvenGold; SouthernStarsvMethven Bronze; Allenton Tigers v Allenton Eagles. JuniorBGrade Allenton PanthersvAllenton Bears at Allenton;Methven White vHampstead Yellowat Hampstead; Dorie Hampstead v Hampstead Green at Hampstead; Methven Black vSouthern Shakers At ATTC. that might be from their home country. Non chefs pay asmall fee plus apantry item to eat. Here, the chefs line up with their food and flags denoting country of origin. The lunch was organised by Kathy Hoy. It is the fourth Round the World lunch organised at the council. Photo: Staff ready for the big lunch. Junior C Allenton Lions vMethven Blue at Methven Domain;Allenton Falcons vMethvenRed at ATTC; SouthernStormers vSouthern SharksatHinds. Please phoneany defaults through to Mid Canterbury JuniorTennis 3083020assoon as possible. Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Productive land concerns Ashburton council has some concerns abouthow achievable the threeyeartarget is for regional council to identify highly productive land. In its submission to the Ministry for Primary Industries to submit on a discussion document, it said council was awareAshburton had asignificant amount of highly productive land (HPL) and that this was of great importance tothe local and national economy. The submission said council had been mindful of the issue of urban growthonto productive land for years, with the second generation AshburtonDistrict Planrestricting expansion ofnonrural activities into rural zones. Council planned its thirdgeneration review of the District Plan next year. As shown inthe ministry’s discussion document, that inAshburton, most towns and settlements were surrounded by versatile soils. ‘‘As in many other parts of the country, the expansionofexisting settlements where Lodge support for group Money to help: Max Cawte hands over a cheque for $208 to John Waugh, left, amember of the Prostate support group. With Mr Cawte is Ray Gudex, master of the Methven Masonic Lodge. The money was raised by the five masonic lodges in the Ashburton district after asuccessful men’s health night. there is existing infrastructure is the only cost effective option. Areas of less productive land in Ashburton district tend to be remote and impractical for future development.’’ Council supported a national policy statement as opposed tonational environmental standards or amendments to the national policy statement. While regional councils have responsibility for identifying highly productive land, ‘‘we (the council) would expect it to be made clear that this process is to be carried out collaboratively as district councils will have agood understanding of local issues such as transport routes and the labour market, aswell as overall spatial planning for their respective districts’’. The Ashburton council signalled the difficulty facing councils having tobalance urban growth with highly productive land. ‘‘While this is not adirect issue for the Ashburton District, we note that for our neighbour, Selwyn District, this will bea challenge.’’
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 31 October 2019, Page 27 Labour list MP Jo Luxton comments One of the longterm challenges Jacinda Ardern’s government is facing is the global economy, which as you’ve seen is faltering abit. But the latest set of government accounts shows New Zealand is in good shape and performing better than many similar countries. Together we’re running a great race, even though there’s aheadwind about. Every few months the Treasury gives an update on how the country is performing, which builds on all the other figures Statistics New Zealand puts out. The figures show that we have a 10year record low unemployment rate and wages rising at the fastest rate in adecade. On top of that, the government’s also posted a solid surplus thanks to New Zealand’s economy performing better than predicted, and we’re paying down the country’s debt. We’re posting agood surplus and keeping the economy growing well. We’re also investing seriously in areas neglected for too long before we came to office. Across New Zealand, we’re building classrooms and schools, fixing up hospitals, building new roads and rail facilities, and investing in the Super Fund. And what does that mean for us here? Right here in Ashburton we’ve been able to invest in new classrooms and rebuilds for Ashburton College, Ashburton Intermediate and Allenton School. We’ve been able to start the roll out of mental health workers with investments at Three Rivers Health. New Zealand’s debt is 19.2% of GDP, down substantially from the 21.8% we inherited. Lower debt means we have more options if acrisis or natural disaster hits our shores. Our progress isn’t coming at the expense of business, either, with corporate profits in New Zealand running ahead of forecasts. That’s good news for shareholders, workers, and the government alike. Our economy is strong. We’re growing significantly faster than the OECD average, at 2.4%. We’re growing faster than Australia, Canada, Great Britain, and the European Union. Now is no time for New Zealand to talk itself into joining the offshore funk. I’m really proud that our government, under Jacinda Ardern’s leadership, is getting the balance right. We’re investing where we need to invest, in mental health, cancer care, schools, housing, and transport. And we’re doing it while making sure New Zealand’s economy can run strongly, with New Zealand firms generating more jobs, higher wages, and higher profits across the country. Residents urged to boil water The Ashburton council is urging residents in the north east area of Ashburton who have private bore connections to boil their drinking water, due to high microbial contamination being found in their water supply. Residents in the affected area (which is categorised as properties and lifestyle blocks on the outskirts of Ashburton towards the Ashburton Airport) are advised to boil their drinking water and water used for hygiene purposes for at least one minute before consuming. This advisory only applies to residents with aprivate bore water connection. The notice does not apply to any councilsupplied water schemes. There is also aconcern about high levels of nitrates in the private bore water. Residents with bottlefed infants under the age of six months are advised to use an alternative water source or use bottled water to make up their baby formula. Residents who have consumed unboiled water and are showing symptoms of diarrhoea, vomiting or a fever are advised to contact their general practitioner at any time of the day or night. Babies, young children, elderly and people who have compromised immune systems are more at risk of illness. Residents in the affected area are encouraged to have their water bores sampled and tested. Companies that supply this service are Eurofins (03 343 5227), Hills Chemistry (03 377 7176) and Citilabs (03 455 7938). Further testing is being done in the affected area to determine the level and extent of contamination. The advisory is in place until further notice. Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon comments Politics never featured highly for measacareer goal. If you’d asked me 15 or 20 years ago about my ambitions they extended about as far as Company Road, now the site ofthe Industrial Estate, but previously the pig farm I worked on. It was hardbut honest work, and I’d happily still be there today. What changed was a realisation that on the really big stuff, for our district and for our country rather than just afew people Imightone day employ, that change has to happen at Government level. Like many of you Igot increasingly fed up with the nearconstant focus on Auckland. Where problems with housing becomes aNew Zealand problem. Where lack of investment by successive Auckland councils in wastewater means we’re now talking about ataxpayer funded bailout. And where the major media outlets go into meltdown if our largest city should lose power or gas for afew hours. Auckland is important, but ultimately it’s districts like Ashburton that drive our economic growth, and it’s critical that Government supports that growth. The rollout of ultrafast broadband by the previous National Government was a gamechanger, but in too many areas coverage is still poor. The rise of Netflix and other streaming technologies (yep, that includes Spark Sport) means we need tocontinue to invest or we’ll be left behind. The present Government’s decision to cut more than $5 billion from the state highway network will make our roads less safe. The fact itwas diverted into rail and cycle projects in Auckland just rubs salt in the wound. Ashburton to Christchurch, already thesecond most dangerousstretch of highway in the country for fatalities and serious accidents is in serious need of an upgrade, and delays on our roads are becoming a serious handbrake to growth. All ofthat requires a local MP prepared to stand up and be astrong voice for ourregion, makingthe case in Wellington as to why districts like ours matter, and unafraid of confronting the powerful Auckland lobby. Recently I confirmed I’ll again beacandidate at the General Election next year, seeking your support to continue tobe that strong local voice. Over the next couple of days I’ll be at the A&P Show. This year the theme is Seeds of Mid Canterbury, so at my tent we’ll be giving out aseed blend designed for our friend the honeybee. Drop by for apack, some balloons for the kids, ora chat about anything from politics topig farming. • Johnson’s Panel & Paint • Simply Eco • 128 Victoria • Robbie’s Undercar Specialist • Carpet Court & Curtain Studio • Crafty Cow • Netherby Four Square • First National • Annies Country Quilt Store • Samantha Rose Flowers • Plains Power • The Bald Barber • Robilliards Showcase Jeweller • Lushingtons • Stepping Out • Liquorland Tinwald •Ton’s Thai •F45 • The Mower Shop • Somerset Grocer • Begbie Plumbing &Gasfitting •Fusion Gallery•Laser Electrical • Hurst Automotive • Unquie Boutique •Pool &Pump World•RoscoAutoDismantlers •AutoSparks •MyBoutique •Wilson Windscreens •AshfordCraft Shop •The Tool Shed •Stihl Shop •Tanglez Hair Studio •Rockgas MidCanterbury•Nosh Cafe •HarveyNorman 2216605
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