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Pipeline to future growth locked in
By John Keast
Ashburton council has been thanked
for its foresight in replacing ahead
of time akey piece of wastewater
infrastructure.
Peter Seipp, managing director of
Seipp Construction, contracted to
futureproof the Ashburton wastewater
system by replacing a small
pipe that runs under the Ashburton
River, said many councils waited
until work like that was urgent, but
Ashburton was ahead of its time in
doing the work now and building in
capacity for the future.
That showed respect for the community
and the environment.
Mr Seipp spoke at a blessing
ceremony on the south side of the
river and the work is now under
way.
The $7m project began on Monday
and will take about 14 months.
The work will affect sections of the
AshburtonLake Hood cycle trails.
The project involves a 1100mm
pipe, more than twice the size of the
existing pipe, put under the river, and
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connecting to anew pump station to
be built near the wastewater plant at
Tinwald.
The pumping station will be as big
as a threestorey building and be
underground.
It will have four pumps big enough
to shift all the water in the EA
Networks Centre in about 15
minutes.
Council’s service delivery group
manager Neil McCann said the
project would provide for Ashburton’s
growth and meet population
needs.
‘‘We’re very pleased to be delivering
this necessary upgrade. It will
benefit residents now and in the
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Ashburton council project manager
Shyamal Ram said the existing
pipeline was put in in the 1970s and
needed to be renewed.
Preparation work had taken
months.
At its deepest part, the pipe would
be 8m below ground level.
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He said the pipe and pump station
had adesign life of 100 years.
The blessing was performed by
Tewera King, of Arowhenua, and
mayor Neil Brown sunk aspade into
ground near where the pump station
will be built to signal to start of the
development.
Though the Ashburton/Hakatere
River Trail on the northern side of
the river would remain open for
much of the project, minor closures
were expected.
Asection of the AshburtonLake
Hood Trail (on the southern side)
will be closed near the construction
site at Boundary Road.
People will be directed to use a
detour via Grahams Road and Grove
Farm Road.
Photo: From left, with asection of
pipe similar to that to be put
underground, are Gareth McGrath
and Peter Seipp, of Seipp Construction,
Tewera King, of Arowhenua,
mayor Neil Brown and Shyamal
Ram, the Ashburton council project
manager.
Dip in the bowl and achairman is selected
By Mick Jensen
Democracy was in action from the
first minute of Monday’s Methven
Community Board’s (MCB) meeting,
with two ballots needed to decide the
chairman and deputy chairman roles.
At the first meeting of the new
term, new Western Ward councillor
Rodger Letham proposed firsttime
board memberKelvin Holmes for the
chairman role, while fellow councillor
Liz McMillan backed previousterm
chairman Dan McLaughlin.
Mr Letham was seconded by Ron
Smith, while Sonia McAlpine gave
her vote to McLaughlin, meaning
voting was tied at33.
Afteraquickphone calltoAshburton
council for policy confirmation, it
was left to senior council manager
and acting meeting chair Jane
Donaldson to draw aname outofthe
hat, in this case abowl, todecide the
chairman.
Mr McLaughlin’s name wasdrawn.
The same process was repeated
with the deputy chairman role, with
Kelvin Holmes this time upagainst
Sonia McAlpine.
Mrs McAlpine’s name was drawn.
Ms Donaldson had the option
under delegated authority to choose a
candidate for each role, but was not
comfortable with making those decisions.
After general consensus around
the table, it was decided that name
drawing was the best option.
A coin toss, which was used
recently to decide the final place on
theQueenstown LakesDistrict Council,
was also considered, but ruled out.
Abyelection will be held tofind a
fifth MCB board member, after just
four candidates stood at the October
election.
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Day at the races down on farm
By Toni Williams
Greenstreet dairy
farmers LeeAnne and
Norm Stewart swapped
their gumboots and
overalls for atouch of
glamour this week.
The farming couple
opened their home to
family, friends and fellow
rural neighbours to host
agarden party for the
158th running of the
Melbourne Cup, on
Tuesday afternoon.
It was attended by
more than 50 people
including Greenstreet
farming family members
from the Butterick,
Tavendale, Hanna and
Webb families.
The event included a
bestdressed
competition, won by
Jeanette Van der Nagel;
cup day sweepstakes,
drinks, nibbles and pot
luck tea.
The Stewarts, who are
‘‘enthusiastic race goers’’
said it was an easy way to
get people together and
was areminder of days of
old, when they regularly
held such events along
the rural road; the last
one in 2012.
Norm says the death of
friend and fellow
Greenstreet farmer
Gilbert Butterick in
Bentleys roll in to town
Bentleys of all ages
gatheredonthe edge of
Ashburton on Sunday at
the endofthreeweeksof
celebrations marking
100 years of the luxury
car manufacturer.
Some56sparkling
carsrolledintothe treelined
grounds of Bruce
McIlroy’sBentley
authorised service
centreoff theMethven
Highway.
On avery hot day, car
ownerswere treated to
colddrinksand
sandwichesand were
also givena
commemorative straw
boaterhat as akeepsake
of the Bentleycentenary
andasprotectionagainst
thesun.
BruceMcIlroysaida
rally around thecountry
hadstarted threeweeks
agoand thecontingent
arriving on Sunday had
driven fromMtCook
andthenGeraldine
before arrivingin
Ashburton.
Theoldest car on the
September saw members
of the Greenstreet group
especially keen to
rekindle the event for
another get together.
The couple say the
Melbourne Cup was the
perfect opportunity to
put aside the farm attire,
bring out the dresses and
daywas a1923model,
while someofthenew
models drivingincostin
theregion of $400,000.
McIlroy’sisthe only
authorised Bentley
service centre in the
South Island and there is
anotherinthe North
Island.
He alsodeals in
Bentleys.
TheBentley factory in
England is situated near
therailwaytownof
Crewe,about50km from
Manchester.
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omnivores alike.
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celebratebeautiful,colourful,bountiful vegetables.
Saturday, 16 November. Doors open 6.30pm with a7pm start.
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Tickets $20, includes cooking demo,nibbles &complimentarydrink.
Tickets available at PaperPlus and Office Spot,Ashburton.
Books for sale at event
(eftposavailable).
Nadia will be happytosign copies
suits complete with
fascinators and fedoras
and enjoy food and drink
in good company.
Photo: Greenstreet
farmers including
(pictured from back left)
Lyn Butterick, Darryl
Butterick, Norm Stewart,
Lyndon Webb, and (from
front left) Dorothea Webb,
Peter Hanna, LeeAnne
Stewart, Lynley Tavendale
and John Tavendale,
swapped gumboots for
style this week at arural
garden party event to
celebrate the Melbourne
Cup.
On the trail of
family roots
Anyone with an interest in
tracing family roots is
invited toattend aseminar
later this month hosted by
Ashburton Family History
Group.
The fullday seminar will
be led by visiting genealogist
Michelle Patient and
will be held in the Education
Room at the Ashburton
Art Gallery &Heritage
Centre.
The November 23 session
runs from 10.30am
until 4pm and generalentry
is $20.
Michelle Patient will
look at how to review your
family tree research and to
get past any roadblocks,
explain the ins and outs of
family history websites such
as Ancestry, FindMyPast,
My Heritage and Family
Search, and will suggest the
next steps after you have
received your DNA results.
A question and answer
session will follow abreak
for lunch.
Michelle has a love of
data, facts and researchand
has been using computers
and the internet since the
1980s.
She became ‘‘addicted’’
to genealogy in 1999, and
now enjoys helping others
make the most out of using
technology to help further
their own research.
She has volunteered in
various roles within the
genealogy community both
in Australia and New Zealand
and has been president
of the New ZealandSociety
of
Genealogists
(20122014), New Zealand
regional representative for
the Guild of OneName
Studies (2015 present) and
is an education committee
member of Society ofAustralian
Genealogists.
Members of Ashburton
Family History Group will
enjoy aclosed session and
more informal day with
Michelle Patient on
November 24.
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Toot For Tucker food drive soon
Organisers, backers and
recipient groups
involved with Toot For
Tucker are all set for
another community food
bank drive.
The annual event on
November 18 asks the
public to donate
generously to help
restock local foodbanks
with indate, non
perishable goods.
Organised by
Ashburton County
Lions, Toot For Tucker
shares donated goods
between Presbyterian
Support, St Vincent de
Paul and Salvation
Army.
Property Brokers has
been involved with the
project for anumber of
years and will once again
provide advertising
support and large,
recyclable plastic bags
for donations.
Plastic bags will be
included in the
Ashburton Courier on
November 14.
Volunteer collectors
will be honking horns
and picking up bags
from 6pm on the day.
Sorted items will be
distributed to the needy
in the community by the
recipient groups.
Photo: Gearing up for
Toot For Tucker are
Kevin O’Brien, Brian
Lawn, both St Vincent
De Paul, Janet
Kingsbury, Mary
Francis, Carolyn
Nelson, all Ashburton
County Lions, Candice
Gibb, Gemma Whiting,
Suz Hutchinson, all
Presbyterian Support,
Denice Galvin, Judith
Lilley, Salvation Army,
front Karen McRae,
Property Brokers.
Call for water impact study
Government must commission an independent
study to identifythe social and economic impactsof
the proposed Action for Healthy Waterways, an
Ashburton council submission says.
The hardhitting submission has been prepared
under urgency to meet the Government’s tight
submission deadline of October 31.
The council has implored the Government in
futuretoplan and prepare for ‘‘longer engagement
periods’’ on issues that had broad implications.
‘‘Council is highly concerned with the timing of
this consultation. From alocal government perspective,
the AugustOctober period of the triennium
leading into local body elections can be a
difficult and politically charged time. When
considered more broadly from arural economy
perspective, this time of year is already demanding
for dairy, sheep, cropping and beef industries.
‘‘Add to this the pressure of proposals with farreaching
implications, ashas been suggested, we
consider it entirely predictable the discussion has
been largely negative,’’ the submission said.
Council said the missing assessment of the
impact ofthe proposals on the local economy is
‘‘most concerning for our district’’.
‘‘History has taught us that when farming
sneezes, Ashburton District catches acold.’’
It said that before proceeding further, ‘‘we
believe that the Government must commission a
thorough independent study to identify the
economic and social impactsthat implementing the
FWPS would have.’’
At the broadest level, council saw that livelihoods
of someinthe community could be affected.
‘‘Many inour community are employed in jobs
that are either directly or indirectly connected to
the agricultural industry.’’
It said the district had been affectedbyM.bovis,
and council was also concerned the community
would face additional and compounding pressures
as aresult of the freshwater proposals that could
impact on resilience and wellbeing.
The proposals would also have significant
impacts oncouncils toupgrade infrastructure for
drinking water, wastewater and stormwater and
rate increases were inevitable.
‘‘For our rural sector, weare concerned about
the absence of meaningful economic impact
analysis on farming systems in the discussion
document. Case studies that are included in the
proposals are not representative of Mid Canterbury
farmingoperations and are limited in their analysis
of costs.’’
Council was also concerned areport prepared
for the Ministry for the Environment by Macfarlane
Rural Business Ltd was not included in the
discussion document.
The council acknowledged that many local
farmers and growers were at the forefront of
research and technology to advance environmentally
sustainablepractices, and noted the legalaction
that was taken byForest and Bird NZ and the
subsequent decision of the Office of Auditor
General to withdraw the exemption for Water
Zone Committee members to participate freely in
discussions threatened tounravel the collaborative
structures that had supported the Canterbury
Water Management Strategy.
More water stories Page 26.
Funds in for hot pools
Methven’s Opuke Thermal
Pools & Spa project is
moving a step closer to
reality with the $7.5 million
capital raising now completed.
A land sale agreement
with MethvenTrotting Club
has now also gone unconditional
and a subdivision
has been granted.
The developed design
stage ofthe project has also
been completed and the
next major milestone will be
the commencement of site
preparationand plant building
construction in December.
The main building
detailed design work is
expected to be signed off in
January.
Bradford Building has
been selected as the principal
builder on the project.
The $15 million hot pools
project was given a major
funding boost with a
$7.5million loan from the
Government’s Provincial
Growth Fund in February.
The Opuke Thermal
Pools &Spa project is being
driven byMethven Adventures
and will have three
very separate experiences;
affordable family bathing,
adult exclusive bathing, and
high quality spa therapies.
Murray Harrington from
Price Waterhouse Coopers,
is the new Methven Adventures
chair, and Rainer Irrigationfounder
and property
developer Les Briggs is also
new on the board.
Former Methven Adventures
board members James
McKenzie, Andrew Cartwright
and Lloyd Robinson
will head up the project
steering team that will oversee
the detailed design and
construction phases.
Construction isexpected
to take nine to 12 months.
Photo: Hot pools project:
this developed design aerial
view shows the solar array
located along the south
boundary of the Opuke
Thermal Pools &Spa site.
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Jojo Rabbit
Reviewed by Rowena Hart
This is the Sweetest Funniest movie about the
Nazi’s thatyou will ever see.
TaikaWaititi wroteanincredible script thatwalks
the line between love and hate.
He plays the part of10year old Jojo Rabbit’s
imaginaryfriend.
Roman Griffin Davis who plays Jojo is
outstanding,soearnest and adorable.
Scarlett Johansson and Rebel Wilson are there
too. AndThomasin McKenzie, ayoung NZ actor,
the daughterofMiranda Harcourt. She plays the
partofthe Jew hiding in theattic.
It must have been a treat for all the actors
collaborating with TaikaWaititi on theset!
Especially when he wasinhis Hitler get up.
It’s good that aWW2 comes out every sooften
to remind us about the atrocities the Nazi’s
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THIS WEEK’SSPECIALS
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz
In this short report, nothing is watered down
Former Ashburton councillor
Peter Reveley
warned new councillors
that much of their work
in the coming term would
involve water.
He was right, and
much of the work of
previous councils has also
involved water.
The first major report
to hit the desk of new
councillors was the council’s
submission to government
on proposed
freshwater reforms.
It pulls no punches.
The document first, as
is the way of these things,
Courier comment
sets out afew facts and
figures about Ashburton,
agrees with the principle
of improving water noone
is going to argue
against that and then
says: ‘‘Council is highly
concerned with the timing
of the consultation,
the AugustOctober
period of the triennium
leading into local body
elections can be adifficult
and politically
charged time’’.
It then says and no
Skatepark soon
Methven’s new skatepark
project is heading for apre
Christmas opening.
The project has been
driven by KidzMethven and
will be on the corner of
Bank and McMillan streets.
It will provide a dedicated
space for local kids
and young people toskate
all year round, after the
building that housed a
privatelyowned indoor
skatepark in Methven was
damaged.
It was hoped to have the
skatepark completed by
December 21.
farmer would disagree
that that is also ademanding
time for farming.
Council then goes further,
imploring the Government
in future to
‘‘plan and prepare for
longer engagement
periods’’.
For that, read: don’t
rush usin future.
There is more.
The council then said
that before the Government
does anything
more, it ‘‘must commission
athorough independent
study toidentify
the economic and social
impacts’’ thatimplementing
the proposals would
have.
The proposed reforms
will affect all.
This is not just ‘‘something
for the farm’’.
The submission says it
believes rate rises will be
inevitable as councils
upgrade infrastructure
for drinking water, wastewater
and stormwater.
It some areas, the bill
could be big.
The submission also
says that key agriculture
businesses could be significantly
affected by the
proposed targets.
Together, those businesses
contribute $603m
to the district’s gross
domestic product.
The freshwater
reforms are proposals; an
independent advisory
panel will provide Government
Ministers with a
report on consultation
submissions, and will
include recommendations.
At the first meeting,
councillors ran their eyes
over the council submission,
one from ECan
and another from the
Canterbury mayoral
forum.
All follow similar
themes.
That these bodies (and
others) got the material
together toprepare submissions
inthe straitened
timeframe is remarkable,
but the Ashburton council
was never going to let
the (short) opportunity
pass.
Preparing the submission
was apriority.
What must be awaited
now is the Government’s
response to the submissions
and there will be
many.
Most are agreed something
needs to be done.
The big question is
what, when, and the cost.
John Keast
Fountain is back with afish
By Toni Williams
The McElhinney Water
Fountain, on the corner
of Havelock and West
streets in downtown Ashburton,
is again in top
working order after a
collaborative effort to
restore it.
It has spent many
seasons out of action.
The fountain, also a
drinking fountain, was
bequeathed to Ashburton
by the late Myra and Bob
McElhinney in the early
1980s. The couple, who
had a hairdressing business
on Tancred Street
and lived on Cameron
Street, had no children
and left $5000 to the
Ashburton community at
the death of Myra who
died in 1981; Bob died in
1977.
According to family
members at the time, Bob
wanted afountain tobe
near the war memorial as
he had served in war for
four and a half years.
After Myra’s death, two
bequests were made; one
was $2000 to maintain
and repair the town clock,
and the other for aconstruction
of a fountain.
The location and design
was finalised by a
Borough Council subcommittee
set up to handle
the request.
The fountain, designed
and executed by Hampton
Studios, of Christchurch,
was officially unveiled on
June 15, 1984.
In its time it was top of
the line,but of late has sat
idle and in need of attention.
Ashburton Contracting
Ltd (ACL) plumbing division
manager Aaron
Gairns remembered the
fountain from his childhood,
travelling past it
each day on the way to
primary school. It irked
him that it was not working.
‘‘If you see one fountain
on your best corner
not going, what do you
do?,’’especially for someone
working in water, he
said.
He approached the
Ashburton District Council
to set the wheels in
motion for its restoration.
And also contacted Ashburton
Museum to find
out more about the McElhinney’s
and the ‘‘benevolent
actions of a couple
who did so much for
Ashburton’’.
With ACL, Laser Electrical
and Throwin’ Shapes
Glass on board, their
charitable restoration
project got under way.
Mr Gairns said what
started as asimple project
was more involved than
first thought.
The brick work was
cleaned with a dry ice
compound to prevent
water blasting damage,
then covered in aprotective
coating, the drinking
tap changed, decking seat
replaced and the internal
workings sorted.
Laser Electrical manager
Brent Christie said in
the end a new water
pumping system was
installed as well as warm
LED strip lighting under
the fountain pools and
display flood lights.
Glass artist Tash Sim
crafted abespoke purple
tinged, with silver fleck,
glass salmon the result of
three separate firings at
812 degree temperatures
to adorn the frontage of
the fountain.
The salmon replacesan
existing copper mounted
salmon and was atribute
to Mr McElhinney’s
enjoyment of fishing.
The three businesses
efforts all came to aclose
at the restoration launch
last week with apush of a
button by St Joseph’s
School Year 7pupil Ben
Ciron. He got to be the
first to use the drinking
fountain in front of the
businesses involved, Ben’s
school peers and members
of the public. There
was also asausage sizzle.
Ben earned the right
after winning aminiquiz
about the fountain and its
restoration.
Photo: Ashburton Contracting
Ltd plumbing
division manager Aaron
Gairns, Throwin’ Shapes
Glass artist Tash Sim, St
Joseph’s School pupilBen
Ciron and Laser Electrical
manager Brent Christie
at the McElhinney
Water Fountain restoration
launch. PhotoToni
Williams.
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Oamaru fete
Oamaru’s Victorian
Fete is a day packed
with entertainment in
the heart of the Waitaki
town’s Victorian Precinct.
Coming especially
for the Victorian
Fete is the Eastern, a
string band that roars
likeapunkband, swings
like a gospel band,
drinks like a country
band, and works like a
bar band.
Also coming is Big
Muffin Serious Band,
easily the second tobest
ukulele band to come out
of Te Awamutu in living
memory, and the one and
only Tahu and the Takahes.
The event isthe annual
fundraiser for the
Oamaru Whitestone
Civic Trust.
It is on Sunday 17
November, 10am 4pm.
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Volunteers are keeping
the gardens in tip top
condition at St Andrew’s
Anglican Church in Tinwald.
While Lorraine Keeley
and Cyril Keen lovingly
look after the flower
beds, Robert Keeley
prunes trees and David
Candy takes care of the
large rear garden and
vegetable patches.
The church has aregular
congregation of
around 20 for 10am
Sunday services and a
wedding will be held at
the venue soon.
Anew carpet inside the
church has been funded
by a benefactor and is
being laid later this
month.
Mr Keen said he
started attending the
church four years ago and
fell in love with it and its
tranquil setting.
Helping to take care of
the church garden was a
real pleasure, he said.
Photo: Volunteer gardener
Cyril Keen at St
Andrew’s Church.
Information workshop in wind
Aworkshop on information
available to Ashburton
resident and visitors
will beheld.
It cameatthe behest of
returning councillor
Angus McKay whomoved
successfully that ‘‘a workshop
on information
delivered to the people of
Ashburton and visitors
and how it fits into the
new CBD plan’’.
The motion, opposed
by Cr Stuart Wilson, came
after council discussed the
quarterly report of tourism
body Experience Mid
Canterbury.
General
manager
Bruce Moffat said only
three of80iSites in New
Zealand made money.
He said most people
booked online or found
out about an area by
searching online.
He said he had seen
people come into an
iSite, make an inquiry,
then go outside, flip out a
phone and make abooking.
But Cr McKay, holding
out his phone, asked
where the information
was he said he had
looked and could not find
it.
Mr Moffatwent to take
the phone to show him
the site, but mayor Neil
Brown said that might be
better outside the meeting.
Cr Lynette Lovett said
the workshop should also
include all groups that
provide information, such
as Presbyterian Support,
and not just council and
Experience Mid Canterbury.
Cr Stuart Wilson asked
if it was correct that when
the Ashburton iSite
closed that the money
saved was added to the
budgetofExperience Mid
Canterbury.
The chairman, James
Urquhart, said that was
right, but the organisation,
then, was going
down a dark hole and
then became a councilcontrolled
organisation,
meaning itscosts wentup.
And council had been
reducing its budget by
$10,000 ayear every year.
‘‘We are going backwards,’’
Mr Urquhart
said.
Cr Wilson said he was
‘‘probably the author’’ of
that but surely the tourism
industry could make up
the difference.
‘‘What other industry is
subsidisedtothe extent of
tourism?’’
Mr Moffat said Experience
Mid Canterbury had
never made any money.
Cr Wilson said if the
body was ‘‘doing such a
wonderfuljob’’ whyaren’t
they (tourism businesses)
supporting you.
Mr Urquhart said they
were, and the discussion
was going in circles.
He said the district got
a good return on any
council money.
Cr Falloon said any
previous motions on the
subject should bebrought
to the workshop.
Councillor makes plea, MP son hears call
New Ashburton
councillorJohn
Falloon, an accountant,
has madeapleato
central government to
simplify the
requirements for
councils’ annualreports
and his son Andrew,
the MP for Rangitata,
was there to herethe
call.
Mr Falloonisa
National MP, so would
havetotakeupthe case
fromthe Opposition
benches.
Mr Falloon saidthe
annualreport was a
longand complex
document anda
goldmine of
information if youknew
where to look, but he
feltsorry forthose who
put it together as they
hadtoworktodifferent
accounting standards.
He said MPs should
tellInternalAffairs
about thecomplex
nature of thejob and
thecoast of havingit
audited.
Mr Falloon said those
whoput it together
needed congratulating.
Mayor Neil Brownsaid
he was sure there would
be no staff argument.
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Trust (ALT) board members have
come together for the first meeting
of the new term.
Although absent fromthe
meeting, Ashburton lawyerChris
Robertson was elected into the role
of ALT chair, with Rob Harnett as
his deputy.
Roger Paterson is bothchairof
Somerset AshburtonLtd and the
Lion Foundation RegionalGrants
Committee and Mr Harnett chair of
Somerset AshburtonTrust.
Chris Robertson said the first
priority was to ‘‘bed in’’the new
board, which includedfirst time
member Chantelle Quinn.
He saidsignificant change had
occurred overthe lasttwo election
cycleswith the ALT model changing
from atrading entity to that of a
landlord.
That change had resulted in
investmentand grants policies that
were now being implemented.
Mr Robertson said Jarden had
been engaged to manage bond and
equityinvestments, whichcurrently
totalled $1.6million, and had
monthly contributions of $70,000.
Asignificant maintenance
programme was also under way and
would continue throughout the
current term.
He said the final signoffofan
applicationtoincorporate as a
Community Trust was due verysoon.
Top tennis players on court
Some top interclub tennis players will be
in action at atournament in Ashburton
on Saturday, including a number of
locals and others with aMid Canterbury
connection.
Teams on the day will feature four or
five male players from six Christchurch
clubs and female players from five clubs.
The Elmwood team is likely to include
Mid Canterbury tennis coach Jack Tiller
and current Davis Cup captain and
former ATP professional Alastair Hunt.
The Waimairi team will likely feature
former Mid Canterbury coach Remi
Feneon, and former Mid Canterbury
Gala Cup champion Flynn Ness is in the
Shirley team.
Among the premier women playing is
Mid Canterbury local Tessa McCann
(Cashmere) and the Robinson sisters
from Geraldine (Bishopdale).
The interclub start at 11am, with the
premier players set to take to the courts
at 2pm.
Spectators are welcome. There will be
abarbecue and the bar will be open.
Ocean singing at concert
to support Tamworth trip
Talented local performer
Ocean Waitokia
is fundraising to go to
Australian country music
capital Tamworth and
will perform in Ashburton
later this month.
The Ashburton College
Year 12 student has
been performing locally
and in competitions
since she was very young.
She was the overall
intermediate winner at
the Gold Guitars in
Gore earlier this year,
but her overall prize
package fell short of
funding her entire trip to
Tamworth early next
year.
Ocean Waitokia will
perform at the Ashburton
RSA on November
23 from 7.30pm.
The concert will
include supporting artists
and alive backing band.
Tickets costing $15 are
Ocean Waitokia
available from Frame Co
at the Netherby Shopping
Centre, orcost $20
at the door.
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AHEARN,
Family Notices
DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS
(MURPHY)
Marguerite Jane: Passed
away peacefully in the
loving careofher family on
Sunday November 3, 2019,
aged 57 years.
Dearly loved wife and
friend of Bruce Ahearn,
adored mother of Ella,
Padric,and Kate.
Much loved daughter of
Rose and the late Paddy
Murphy (UK) and sister
to Elizabeth, the late
Bernadette, Pauline, Annie
and Ray. Loved daughter
in law of Marion and
the late Robert Ahearn
(Masterton). Sister in law
to Robyn, Louise,Sue,John
and Christine. Messages
to the Ahearn family, 341
Rutherfords Road, R D 1,
Ashburton 7771. Aservice
to celebrateand remember
Marguerite’s life is to be
held at Mt Somers Hall.
Hoods Road, Mt Somers
on Saturday November 9,
commencing at 2.00pm.
Followed by private
interment.
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CHISNALL, Derisleywood
Gardiner: (Des): On
October26,2019peacefully
at Coldstream Lifecare,
Ashburton. In his 92nd
year. Loved husband of
the late Chris, loved father
of Ross, and the late Brett.
Messages to P O Box 1,
Hinds,7747. Special thanks
to the staff of Coldstream
Lifecare for their love and
careofDes.AtDes’request
aprivate family service has
been held.
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GLOSSOP, Bruce Keith:
On October 29, 2019.
Passed away peacefully,
surrounded by his loving
family. In his 77th year.
Dearly loved husband of
Allie. Much loved father
and father in law ofDenise
and Richard Begbie and
treasured grandad of
Jason and Brie, and Paul.
Messages to the Glossop
family, P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740. Aservice
celebrating Bruce’s life has
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and respected father and
father-in-law of Angela-
Jane and Bruce, and Simon.
Cherished Did/granddad
of Brittany, Thomas,
Isabella, Luka,Lachlan, and
Jesse.
He will leave ahuge gap in
our hearts, that will never
be filled.
Messages to: The
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SUNBEAM,Alan Maurice:
Passed away 4th October
2019.
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Thank youall very much.
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MORGAN, Paul Andrew
Laurence: Unexpectedly
in Ashburton onTuesday,
October 29, 2019, aged 40
years.
Dearly loved son of
Lorraine Bennet, and John
and Muriel Morgan, much
loved partner of Melissa
Moss and adored dad of
Kyran Morgan. Loved
brother of Lynleigh and
Em, Scott, and Todd and
Helena, and cherished
uncle of Conrad, and
Hunter.
Messages to The Morgan
Family, c/- PO Box 6035,
Ashburton 7742. In lieu
of flowers donations to
Greenpeace would be
appreciated and may be
leftatthe service.
Even when Paul had
nothing to give, he
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Greenpeace.
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in our hearts.
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Anglers flock to
high country lakes
Anglers flocked to the
Canterbury back country
in their hundreds as fine
weather heralded the
opening day of the high
country fishing season.
Conditions on the
lakes were beautiful with
warm fine weather providing
the perfect opportunity
for families to
spend the day fishing.
Such is the prestige
held by anglers for the
Canterbury high country
as a fishing destination
that anglers camefrom as
far away as Southland
and Auckland.
Some northern hemisphereanglers
also timed
their trip to New Zealand
to coincide with opening
weekend.
Over ahundred boats
were on Lake Coleridge
but shorebased anglers
were out in force and
both were reeling in the
fish.
Fish & Game delays
the opening ofthe high
country areas to fishing
for amonth so that late
spawning rainbow trout
have the opportunity to
spawn without being
disturbed.
On Saturday afternoon,
hundreds
converged onRyton Bay
for the prize giving of the
annual Lake Coleridge
Fishing Competition.
Therewas 265 entrants
competing for thousands
of dollars of prizes donated
by Hunting &Fishing
Tower Junction.
While there were
prizes for fish caught,
there were many more
spot prizes for entrants
of all age groups.
Fish &Game uses the
data gathered from the
fish caught to assess the
health of the fish population
in the lakes.
The lakes themselves
looked in good condition
with lake levels higher
than last year’s opening
following a good spring
snow melt.
Fish weighed in for the
competition looked
healthy and some fish
weredestined straight for
the barbecue after they
were measured.
Fish &Game Rangers
were out in force checking
that anglers were
licensed and following
the rules.
Apart from acouple of
anglers that had left their
licence at home, no
issues were detected.
The number of anglers
checked on lakes was up
compared to last year,
with some lakes having a
third more anglers on
them compared to last
year.
The Canterbury high
country lakesare so close
to Christchurch and easily
accessible bycar that
theyare aperfect spot for
aday trip.
Photo: Twins Lleyton
and Joshua Rogers with
their catch.
Geraldine drop in session
on use of logburners
From 1 January 2020,
older style wood burners
can nolonger beused in
Geraldine clean air
zones, on properties
smaller than two hectares.
Older style burners
can be replaced with a
low or ultralow emission
burner, and those
can be used with no
expiry date.
A drop in session is
scheduled atGeraldine
Library tomorrow
(November 8) from
12.30pm until 4.30pm
for residents to find out
moreabout the requirements,
subsidies and
other help available.
Dropin sessions
were previously held at
the end of August in
both Geraldine and
Waimate, which is also
affected by the rule
change.
Environment Canterbury
(ECan) senior air
quality implementation
officer Mark Bourassa
said he was pleased
with how many people
from both communities
stopped by to havetheir
questions answered in
August.
‘‘We were able to provide
answers to many
questions from the communities
regarding
replacement log burners,
heat pumps, subsidies,
and Healthier Homes
Canterbury,’’ he said.
‘‘We’ve been carrying
out follow up visits to
people’s households
where needed, to help
them determine what
type of log burner is
currently in place, and
what action, ifany, they
need to take before the
deadline.
‘‘In one instance, we
were able to confirm for a
customer that they are
already using a lowemission
wood burner
and therefore don’t need
to take any action before
the 1January 2020 deadline.’’
Some people are eligible
for financial assistance
and subsidies for
new log burners and
advice on thatarea willbe
offered.
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Hampstead jump jammers win
Ateam of 13 from Hampstead School has impressed
judges and taken out aregional jump jam competition.
The Year 14 students were coached by teacher
Jennifer Martin and dressed as freaky monsters to
perform their high energy dance moves to the song
‘Freaks’.
Students received medals and atrophy, as well as
certificates for presentation (merit), technical
execution (merit), creativity (merit), sportsmanship
(outstanding) and costumes (Excellence).
The Hampstead children were supported by alarge
number of family members and teachers who travelled
up to the competition held at Christchurch Boys High
School.
Photo: The winning jump jammers from Hampstead
School with coach Jennifer Martin. (Photo supplied)
New name for service provider
Asignificant provider of community
services, Safer Ashburton District, is
changing its name to better reflect
that its services are delivered across
the entire Mid Canterbury region.
Now named Safer Mid Canterbury,
the organisation has been
providing positive opportunities and
pathways for change for the last 25
years. Its project areas include community
safety, crime prevention, supporting
vulnerable families, children,
migrants, youth justice clients and
adult offenders.
General manager Kevin Clifford
said the name change was about
avoiding any confusion about who
could besupported by its services.
Watercolourist exhibiting
Large, striking and colourful
watercolour
paintings of garden
flowers by Richard Bolton
feature in a new
exhibition at the
McAtamney Gallery,
Geraldine.
Opening to coincide
with the Geraldine Festival,
‘‘A Brush with
Spring’’ will show 10
paintings of rhododendrons,
poppies and
peonies. The paintings
are loose and fluid,
showing the gorgeous
colours of the flowers
against their foliage.
‘‘Flowers are a new
direction for me and I’m
really pleased with the
results,’’ says Richard.
‘‘It’s nice to paint
something different and
there’s always abit of a
risk, but I think these
have turned out very
well.’’
Watercolour has been
Richard’s preferred
medium since a young
age. His passion has led
to great success, with
many awards and commissions
coming his way.
Richard has also written
books on watercolour
painting that are
sold around the world.
The books led to official
invitations to paint in
One of the Bolton works to be displayed.
China, Tibet, Taiwan
and Israel. He had the
unique experience of
travelling through Tibet
and China at a time
when there were usually
severe restrictions on
visitors.
Now living in Geraldine,
Richard and his Kiwi
wife Margaret frequently
travel toEurope and he
paintsthere whenever he
can. He is now wellknown
here forhis highly
skilful works, especially
New Zealand landscapes.
Carolyn McAtamney,
of the McAtamney Gallery,
says Richard is a
master of watercolour.
‘‘In this new exhibition
he has combinedarealistic
depiction of the
flowers with a more
impressionist style inthe
background. His expertise
and craftmanship is
phenomenal.’’
‘‘Richard has exhibited
atthe McAtamney
Gallery for some years
but this ishis first solo
exhibition. Weare very
excited toshow his wonderful
paintings.’’
The inspirationfor the
garden paintings came
from Richard’s sisterinlaw’s
rhododendron nursery
atWoodbury. The
public isinvited to meet
Richard at theexhibition
opening at the McAtamney
Galleryat7pm on 13
November.
The exhibition will run
from 14November until
24 December.
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Staff from Ashburton
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Each year the bankers
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at morning or afternoon
sessions in Rakaia.
Many of the plants
were propagated and
donated by Rakaia
people.
Previously ANZ staff
have completed ameals
on wheels run, helped
Lagmhor School with a
peastraw fundraiser and
painted an exhibition
space at Ashburton Art
Gallery.
The Rakaia beautification
project is part of
the Rakaia Community
Association’s plan to
further develop the
nearby walkway, which
runs for alittle over 4km
from Salmon Tales to
the western edge of the
town (Wolseley road).
The walkway offers
biking, running and
walking opportunities
for locals and visitors,
and plans are in place to
extend it further in the
future.
Historically the land
was wildly overgrown
and covered in gorse
and broom.
The Rakaia Walkway
project was aNZGardener
of the Year finalist
and has been developed
with thousands of
hours of community
labour.
Photo: Lending a
hand to plant natives
are Rakaia Community
Association chairman
Neil Pluck (rear), and
bankers Richard Wall
and Carol Donaldson.
Posters express visions for peace
Local young artists have got behind aPeace
Poster competition promoted by Ashburton
County Lions.
Creating the peace posters is seen as away
to give children the chance to express their
visions of peace and inspire the world
through art and creativity.
The contest has been run by Lions clubs
around the world for 30 years
The local competition was run in conjunction
with Ashburton Art Gallery and aimed
at 1113 year olds.
It was won by St Joseph’s School student
Sophia Clifford, with Amalia Worsfold the
runner up.
Sophia explored peace by portraying two
contrasting views of the world, one with
pollution/war and one showing harmony. She
linked them with abridge.
Photo: Peace poster runner up Amalia
Worsfold, Ashburton County Lions youth
and publicity director Lynda Tayles, Ashburton
Art Gallery public programmes and
education coordinator Simone Barnsdale
and poster winner Sophia Clifford.
Fun end for school leavers
It was afinal week of fun and
the end of theirschool years for
Year 13 students at Ashburton
Collegelast week. Auniform
cross-dressing day, ‘‘decades’’
retrodress day and anumber
of pranks all featured in the
long-running,annual year end
wrap-up.Studentsfilled
classrooms with balloons,
cling wrappedascooter, bale
wrapped other areas,including
the library, and generally had
fun ‘‘makingamess’’. That
mess was later cleaned up,
before they enjoyedrolling
around in zorbballs,and a
lunchtime barbecue. Students
returned to school for afinal
timeonThursdayevening for
the Year 13 prize giving
ceremony. Photo:Enjoyinga
spot of cross-dressing on their
last school day are JoshJones,
Cole Beeman and Tessa
Thompson.
Tennis draw
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November 2019
All games to start at
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Southern Strikers v
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Truck show funds handed over
Ashburton’s thirdcharity
truckshowheld in September
raised $13,084.71for the
ChildCancer Foundation.
Big trucks, little trucks, old
trucks andnew trucks all
turned out forthe biennial
showcase event at the
AshburtonShowgrounds.
The first two events, held in
2016 and 2017, raisedmore
than $30,000for Leukaemia
and BloodCancer New
Zealand.
Organising committee
member Rick Harkness said a
lot of timeand effortwent
into organising the event,
with work on thisyear’sevent
starting six monthsout.
The former truck driver
said alot of peoplewere
impacted by cancer and the
truckshow was one way to
raisemoney for ChildCancer
to support them.
In this district, volunteer
groupMid Canterbury
Connect help support
families affected by cancer by
organising socialoutingsand
gatherings to reengage them
into the communityand to
help them connectwith each
other.
The Child Cancer
Foundation Canterbury/West
Coastcurrently offers
support to between 40 and 50
families.
Gathering at the hand over of the proceeds from the truck show are organising committee
members Todd Smyth, Jarrod Ross, Fiona Ward (Mid Canterbury Connect), Rick Harkness,
Sue Green (Mid Canterbury Connect) and Claire Robb (Child Cancer Foundation business
development manager).
Enrolment zone
at Netherby
Ashburton Netherby
School has adopted an
enrolment scheme developed
by the Ministry of
Education and approved
by the Secretary for Education.
The scheme will come
into effect from January 1,
2020 and underit, students
will be enrolled if they live
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within the home zone.
The enrolment of outofzone
students is governed
by the provisions of
the Education Act 1989.
The enrolment scheme,
which includes a precise
description of the home
zone, can be viewed at the
school office or school
website.
Music practice rooms spruced up
Mt HuttCollege music practice
roomsare receiving an overdue
coat of paint and colourful
makeover.
Musicand art students are
mucking in on the design and
colour upgrade and two of the
school’s biggest practice rooms
have alreadybeen tackled.
Threeotherroomsare still to
be painted.
The ArtsCommittee was
directing the project and it was
very much student driven, said
MountHutt Collegestudent
Victoria WilliamsFreeman.
Students were excited to get
the roomsdone and dusted and
were gratefulfor thesupportof
donatorstoarecent raffle, to
college staffand also to Resene,
whichgenerously donated paint
for the project.
‘‘Themusic practice rooms
have notbeen updated in many
yearsand the designs thathave
come from the students are a
wonderfulway to brighten up
the learning, practising and
performing thathappens in
those rooms,’’ said Victoria.
Lending ahand on the spruce up project are, back, Georgia
Williams-Freeman, Ryan Kulsen, Jack Brown, Jake Ree, front,
Davina Johnston, Felicity Johnston, Victoria Williams-Freeman,
Maxwell Cotter, Will Hogg and Simon Harford. (Photo supplied)
The artwork would be there
for many years to comeand
fittedinwell with the fast
growing music department that
was developing at Mount Hutt
College.
Sculptor Deans here for workshop
Well known Canterbury sculptor Paul Deans will host
atwo day workshop in Ashburton next weekend.
His limestone sculpture workshop runs on November
1617 and will be held at Short Street Studio.
The workshop is open to anyone wanting to try the
medium or further develop their skills.
Tools will be provided and there will be limestone
blocks available for purchase.
Serious dust is expected to be kicked up, so old
clothes are essential.
Inquiries can be directed to Jenny Barnaby (ashsocart@gmail.com).
Photo: Paul Deans at the unveiling of the sculpture
he completed of his father and well known artist,
Austen Deans, last year.
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Social skills, fun, bring group back
Enjoying social skills in
fun and supportive ways
keep members of the
Ashburton Mackenzie
Group returning year
after year.
The group, which has
20 members with amix
of intellectual disorders
and some physical, has
been running for 30
years, getting members
together twice a week
for events,activities and
outings.
Member Michele
Collis enjoys being
involved. She has been
attending the sessions
andmeeting up withher
peers since the group
started her mother was
afounding member and
father took up a committee
role astreasurer.
Ashburton Mackenzie
Group coordinator
Lynda Tayles said the
group was initially set
up by carersand parents
wanting a respite care
option intown but it
has grown from there.
It’snow abig partof
the members’ week
and they are happy to
be there.
‘‘It’s a happy and
fun group,’’ she said.
The group isrun by
ateam made up of two
paid staff and five
volunteers who are
able to keep the
engines running with
the support of local
and national sponsors
offering funding or
donations.
The Mackenzie
Charitable Foundation
and County Lions were
among some of those
groups, businesses and
organisations hosted
during a sponsors
morning tea event earlier
this week at the
Doris Linton Room at
the Ashburton RSA.
Mrs Tayles said it was
achance to thank sponsors
whohad helped the
group continue their
service offering social
support to its members.
Also thanked were
the Ashburton RSA,
Lions Foundation,
COGS, Rotary, Ashburton
Vintage Car Club,
CMP, Talleys,Ashburton
Courier, and Lotteries
New Zealand.
Photo:Mary Ross (pictured
from left back),
Lynda Tayles, Lois Hill,
Colleen Inwood, Sue
Green and (front)
Patrice Ansell, Don
Church, Ian Rankin and
Michele Collis were
among the sponsors, volunteers
and members
gathered for anAshburton
Mackenzie Group
morning tea event.
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Preparingfor an emergency
Earlier this week, Council
staff and representatives
from our local
emergency services hunkered
down for aday of
training on responding to
an Alpine Fault magnitude
eight event. The
purpose was to give staff
the chance to test their
skills and get afeel for
the emergency operations
centre environment
they’d be working
in. It got me thinking
about the importance of
everyone coming
together and working as
one, from services and
volunteers right through
to you, our community.
Major events, whether
they be floods, snow
storms, earthquakes or
other emergencies can be
unpredictable and chaotic.
We can’t always be
sure when they will happen
or their severity, but
we can prepare ourselves
as best as possible to
manage the situation.
Preparation can happen
at all levels, from our
qualified emergency
services keeping their
training uptodate, the
Council having detailed
plans in place ready to
action when something
happens, and residents
having their emergency
survival kits and getaway
kits sorted.
Through all of us
playing our part before
and during these
events, we can try to
minimise the effects
these emergencies will
have on our community.
Many of you may
have already been in an
emergency before and
have made yourselves
as prepared as possible
for any future events.
For others, there may
be a sense of apathy
that anything could happen.
But, as a civil
defence campaign once
pointed out, what never
happens, happens.
Has your family got
their survival and getaway
kits ready? Do you
have the essentials sorted
to look after yourselves
for three days? Do you
know what to do if power
is lost and you can’t
access the internet or TV
for information? Who is
collecting the kids from
school? Where will you
meet or leave amessage at
if you can’t contact each
other? These are all issues
that can be prepared for
now to avoid added stress
when something happens.
There are great
resources available online
to tell you how to make
your emergency kits and
what items you’ll need.
You’ll also find aHousehold
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checklists and spaces to
put important contacts and
phone numbers. Simply
visit getthru.govt.nz.
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for emergencies to happen,
we can all do something
now to make sure we
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 37
7November 2019
DeputyPrincipal Message
Celebrating Success
Over the past week, we have celebrated the
success and hard work ofour Year 11, 12 and 13
students through prize-givings. Itishumbling to
hear the achievements of these fantastic young
people.Prize-givingsare avaluable timetopause,
reflect and celebrate achievements. Life isbusy.
As we move towards exams, summer jobs and
for those leaving school, the next step, itiseasy
to constantly look ahead and focus on what is
approaching.Weall need to ensurethatwetake the time on occasions to
step back and appreciate our achievements along the way.
NCEAExams
NCEA external exams are just beginning. They run from 08 November
through to 03 December.Iwish all students who aretaking partinexams
all the best. Itisalso worth remembering that the Ashburton College
Libraryisopen most evenings during the week from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. At
the Library, therewill be teachers presenttohelp students revise arange
of subjects in preparation for their exams. The timetable posted in the
Librarygives further information around these study sessions.
Leadership
Our senior students have finished at school for 2019 and have gone on
study leave in preparation forNCEA exams.When this happens,onlyYear
9and 10 students are left atCollege. The Year 10 students are now the
‘leaders’–the oldest and most experienced students left atschool. This
brings responsibilitywith it.
Year 9students also have aleadership role to play over this time. Inthe
coming weeks,Year 8students from contributing schools will be visiting
the College to get information, meet people and experience lessons as
part oftheir transition into Year 9in2020.When these students visit the
school,they will be lookinguptothe currentCollege students to see the
AshCollWay –how we do things hereatAshburton College.
Fortunately,our Year 9and 10 students arenot new to leadership.Asthe
eldest students at aschool in the past -beitprimary,intermediate or both
-they have experienced what it means tobearole model for younger
students. Many have also taken on leadership roles in cultural, sporting,
community orclassroom contexts. Along the way, they will have made
apositivecontribution and made mistakes.Thisisnormal,and all partof
growing as aperson.
The final weeks of school are the next opportunity for our students to
step up and challenge themselves.Welook forward toseeing our Year 9
and 10 students model the College Values by AchievingQuality, Showing
Pride and Having Respect while also growing their own leadership and
role-modelling skills.Theyare,after all,our next generationofschool and,
eventually,communityleaders.
Poipoia te kākano kiapuāwai-nurturethe seed and it will blossom.
Jono Hay
DeputyPrincipal
Staff Farewell
NicoletteEnglebrecht
Nicolette has been in afixed-term funded Learning Support Assistant
position sincemid-March, working predominantly with Year 11-13 students.
College has appreciated her valuable diligence, student focus and support
during this time. Students and staff alike have benefitted from her input.
Please note–News Items
At this time of year there are numerous events taking place at
College and, on occasions, space and production dates have
precludedreportingonthem earlier.
However, all events and congratulations will be recognised over the
forthcoming weeks.
Next week’s newsletter will contain recent PerformanceAwardsand
Principal’s Commendation Certificates, and prize-giving successes
in the order theytookplace.
Study Nights forExamStudents –
College Library, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Teaching staff are offering a significant
number of study nights to support students
with NCEA Exam preparation.
We encourage students to take advantage
of this help, and the opportunity for some
compulsory study time where teachers will be
available to assist.
Alist of attending teachers is available in the
Library. One study nighthas been held to date,
but the remaining datesare -
StudyNights are–
Thursday07November
Monday 11 November
Tuesday12November
Wednesday13November
Monday 18 November
Tuesday19November
Wednesday20November
Thursday21November
Monday 25 November
Information
AshburtonCollege Phoenix Rising Family
Portrait Fundraiser
Photos by NewZealand Family Portraits’
ProfessionalPhotographers
Ashburton College’s Junior Choir, Phoenix Rising, is holding a
Family Portrait PhotoShoot to raise funds fortheir‘Topofthe South’tour
in December.
Cost –Just $20
• For 10”x13” (253 x330mm) colour family portrait.
• Portraits arenormally valued at $79.00, so this opportunityisgreatvalue.
When and Where
• Thursday 14 November.
• Ashburton Domain Pavilion –opposite the College,onWalnutAvenue.
Options
• Other photos will be taken on request,and will be availabletopurchase.
• $20 family portrait is yours to keep regardless ofwhether additional
photos arepurchased or not.
• Family,friends,neighbours areall welcome. Eventhe family dog can join
in if youwish!
Timing
• The photoshoot takes approximately tenminutes.
To Make ABooking
• Phone ortext: Carolyn –027 221 7143 –for enquiries or to make your
booking.
• Or, if youhave aform, completethisand returntothe College Office,with
your payment.
• Paymentisrequired to confirm your booking.
Please Note:
• Keep to your appointment time to avoid delays.
• Anadultmust appear in the $20 Family Portrait.
• Viewing and collection of your portrait, and any other photos, must be
undertaken by an adult. These will be available approximately tendays after
the photoshoot.
• Norefund available in the event of failuretokeepthe appointment made.
AshburtonCollege Netball Club
Submissions of Interest –Coach and Manager Positions
Applications arenow open forsubmissions of interest
in positionsofCoaches and Managers forall
Collegeteams forthe 2020 netball season.
Thereisavery supportiveand well-resourced
Club and Committee to supportour volunteers.
Forfurther details please contact:
PresidentVickiMcArthur,on0274 913 946;
or email your submission to Club Secretary
angescammell@hotmail.com.
Submissions of interest close 15 November 2019.
AshburtonCollege Phoenix Magazine 2019 –
Remember:
This will be published at the end of February
2020.
Payment for Magazine -$25 percopy
Allfamilies have now
received an updatedaccountthatwill
include the charge forthe Magazine.
To secure your copy of the Phoenix Magazine,
paymentwill be required by next
Thursday14November.
Order aChristmas Magazine Voucher
We will also have vouchers availablefor purchase.
This would be an ideal gift forgrandparents or other family members,
who can thenhaveacopy delivered onceitispublished.
Events
Red Carpet Evening
This annual festival of music and showcase of College students’
talent was held in the College Auditorium on Thursday 24October,
performing to an appreciativeaudience. Theevening also provided an
opportunitytohear,for afinaltime,anumber of our Year 13 students
in their final public performancebeforeleaving College.
The programme was well-balanced, varied and all performers were of an
impressively high standard.
Enjoyed throughout the programme were performances from the Rock
Band Empoly 8ofOcean Waitokia, Calais Hill,Joseph Collins, Scott Thomson,
Spencer Ifopo, Christina Francis and Barbara Nabeka; Christina Francis
singing Sandcastles; the CollegeStringEnsemble performing ‘Gabriel’sOboe
from The Mission’, with oboe soloist Alison Hetherington, and the ‘Theme
from Schindler’s List’ with JayJung (violin) and Hannah Kuipers (viola).
The balance ofthe first half held Joseph Collins (pictured below left) ‘This
Is My Life’ original composition; Guitar Ensemble Jay Jung, Jade Jung,
Marc Calzada, with Music teacher Michael Petrus; Jay Jung with ‘Fight’,|
Ocean Waitokia singing ‘I Told YouSo’ and concluded with Phoenix Rising
(pictured belowright) singing ‘Festival Song’, ‘In TerraPax’ and ‘Love CanBuild
aBridge’.
Ashburton College’s Orchestra opened the second half, performing
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘The Pink Panther’ with studentTieluIakopo on
TenorSaxaphone (pictured left, centre).
Vocalists Jade Kruger and BarbaraNabekasang ‘Other Half’ and ‘I Surrender’
respectively before Rock Band Middle Road (Liam Pram, Louie Pabualan,
Jade Kruger, Toby Woolf)
performed ‘Smoke and Fire’ and
‘Neon Lights’. The audience was
then treated toJay Jung (pictured
right) on piano with an impressive
medley, followed by the Blues
Band (Liam Pram, Toby Woolf,
Spencer Ifopo, Zac Woolf, with
Music teacher Michael Petrus)
performing ‘Fly Me to the Sun’, ‘All
My Life’ and ‘TakeMeHome’.
Concluding the evening was the String Ensemble with ‘Yesterday’ sung by
Joseph Collins, and ‘EleanorRigby’; before ‘Hey Jude’ was performed by the
whole cast.
(Pictured left, lefttoright):
TheString Ensemble –
Michael Petrus (Tutor),
Marc Calzado,
JayJung and Jade Jung.
Acknowledging Year 13 Leavers
In farewelling and wishing these students all the very best for their
future opportunities, wethank them for all they have contributed in time
and talent, to College and to the life and work of College music, and the
enjoymentthey have given.
AdditionalAcknowledgements
An event such as this night cannot be presented without the hard work
of many and wegive aspecial thanks to –the Music Department staff:
Stephen Diedricks (Head of Department), Michael Petrus (Blues Band),
Angie Cresswell (Musical Director Phoenix Rising), Paula Green (String
Group); MC for the evening: Carolyn Clough; Set Design and Lighting:
Claire Bubb; Stage Manager: Michael Petrus; Sound Technician:
Ron Cresswell and the Lighting Crew; and to Dave Christensen (cornet),
Alison Hetherington (Oboe soloist) and Helen Wakelin (ArtsCo-ordinator).
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 37
7November 2019
Congratulations
Phoenix Rising Perform at Pakeke Lions
Phoenix Rising had the privilege of singing at the recent Pakeke Lions
meeting. Choir Manager Carolyn Clough said it wassuchapleasureto
sing forthe warm and appreciativeaudience.
Through a thirty minute programme, Phoenix Rising presented a range of
repertoire including some from their performance at The Big Sing and more
recently-learned songs thatwill formpartofthe upcomingtour repertoire.
This included a Christmas bracket with the well-received ‘Holly Jolly
Christmas’featuring akazoo trio of (lefttoright) Eddie Galbraith, Ollie Bubb
and Jack Templeton.
What is akazoo you ask? It is amusical instrument which adds a‘buzzing’
timbral qualitytoaplayer’svoicewhenthe playervocalises or hums into it.
As well as performances by the whole choir, some of the young musicians
were able to be featured in solo and group performances. Year 10 student,
Ngahuia Maeva (pictured below), stole the hearts of many with an original
song as she accompanied
herself on the ukelele.
TheYear 11 Choral Leaders -
ZoeKenny,
Emma Petrie and
Emma-Paige Dickson -
performed avocal trio and
our rehearsal accompanist,
Chinatsu Hunt, combined
with Musical Director
AngieCresswell in a
Christmas duet on piano.
Annual Chess Match–
ThirdConsecutiveVictory to the Staff
This event is steeped in the annals of historical activities at Ashburton
College. Aset game of Chess is drawnout of ahat, in the staffroom at Staff
Briefing to ensure witnesses! We are assured that this annual end-of-year
eventstartedasaveryformal affair,with players wearing ‘boards’depicting
their positions. Atsome stage it morphed into the eventitistoday, always
alot of fun, and providing wonderful opportunities for students to douse
staff and viceversa.
This game, held this year after weather delays on Friday 25 October and
still in cold conditions, is then played out on the College Chessboard with
‘players’moved according to the real movesofthe original game. Assisted
by copious amounts of water and precarious forms oftransport toremove
‘dead’players,the event provided afun entertainmentoption at lunchtime.
As is also traditional, the staff moves are made byalong-serving, retiring
staff member.
This honour went this year to fortynine year-long Historyand Lawteacher
Mark Gleason, as he changed from his customary position as ‘King’player
on the chessboard.
Making the moves for the students this year was Andrew Phimester with
teacherand Chess Match organiser Jason Vanninicalling the moves.
(Picturedright, lefttoright):
Ready to startare
Mark Gleason,
Jason Vannini and
Andrew Phimester.
(Pictured left): Theaction
increaseswhile (below)
the groups join fora
final photoshoot at the
end of the game,with
the victorious teachers
demonstrating some
pleasureatthis!
Sound Results at NewZealand Schools’
National Mountain- Biking Championships
TheAshburtonCollege team
of (pictured right, lefttoright)
Jack Savage,BradBlundell,
Riley Blundell,Mya Johnston
and Holly Trotter competed
in this eventinDunedin
early October,overthe three
disciplines of Enduro, Down
Hill and Cross Country. At this
event, spread across grades,
over 400 riders competed,representing 108 schools from throughout New
Zealand.
Jocelyn Johnston, Manager, said that the tracks at Signal Hill were fast and
dry and the sun shone on the Enduro event on Friday, with all of the team
riding well.
However, overnight rain meant the Downhill track was muddy for the
practise runs and heavy rain just before the race created very challenging
conditions toride in, with everyone riding cautiously to make it down the
technical course. Unfortunately Brad got aflat tyre and wasunabletofinish
therace, but everyone else washappytomakeitdownsafely.
Sunday was avery early start for Cross-Country. With the tracks having
dried out slightly, conditions were much better for racing. All of the team
completed the course in goodtime amongst some very tough competition.
TheteamappreciatedparentJeremySavage volunteering as aMarshall for
the Endurorace.
Results
Overall Team Result –Averycreditable 17th Team Placing
Individual Results were -
Enduro - Mya Johnston 7th, Holly Trotter 8th, Brad Blundell 12th,
Riley Blundell 31st, Jack Savage 31st.
Down Hill - Holly Trotter 4th, Mya Johnston 5th, Jack Savage 24th,
Riley Blundell 41st.
Cross Country - Mya Johnston 7th, Holly Trotter 8th, Brad Blundell 18th,
Riley Blundell 18th.
Overall Championship
To be eligible forplacings in the overall category, riders must be enteredin
all three events.
These placings were -
•Mya Johnston 4th Under 16 Girls
•Holly Trotter 5th Under 16 Girls
•BradBlundell 8th Under 17 Boys
•Riley Blundell 14th Under 15 Boys
(Pictured right): Holly Trotter
competing in the Enduroevent.
Appreciation
Phoenix Rising was delighted toreceive adonation from the Pakeke Lions
members of $1000 designated towards the cost of the ‘Top of the South’
tour to Nelson in December.
Ashburton College and Phoenix Rising sincerely thank Pakeke Lions for
their generosity and also for providing us with asupportive performance
opportunity in preparation for the tour, which will take place from
05-10 December.
Final OutdoorEducation Event-Year 12 Cycle Tour
On 17 and 18 October College Year 12 Outdoor Education students
took partintheir last tripfor theyear.
The cycle tour group initially utilised Ashburton’s Mountain BikeTrack and
then continued down the AshburtonRiver Trail/WalkwayTrack to Hakatere.
Outdoor Education teacher Luke Martin said that the students got to test
their abilityonthe Mountain BikeTrack and at the Skills Park,beforeacalmer
ride to thecoast.The weatherwas perfect on theThursday, thesun wasout
which meant safe and easy riding conditions. Two ofCollege’s Japanese
exchange students Yuno Hioki and Hiromune Kakeda attempted aset of
the smaller jumps at the Skills Park,excited at nothavingexperienced such
an opportunitybefore.
Arriving at the Hakateresettlement, it wastimetoset up camp oppositethe
beach and enjoyawell-deserved rest afterseveral hours of riding.
Unfortunately, the weather changed overnight and was cold and rainy in
the morning.Under tree cover the students practised their puncturerepair
skills, before heading back. Track conditions were now alot more fun, or
more scary, depending onyour view! It was impossible tonot get muddy
and the conditionscertainly made the trip back alot moreinvolved foreach
rider. Corners became slippery, with puddles there tocatch afront wheel
and send the rider off if inattention crept in.
Fortunately, all students made it back in one piece, although the need for
ashower was on everyone’s mind with mud, mud, mud, everywhere. The
students gained alot from the trip and it wasagreat waytofinish theyear.
Nowitistimefor them to finishtheir theoryworkand evaluations of the trip
in order to gain their final credits in Outdoor Education.
High Distinction in 2019 NewZealand
Economics Competition forBen Holland
Year 13 student, Ben Holland,
recently participated inthe 2019 New
Zealand Economics Competition. This
competition has been in existence
since 1997, and is sponsored by The
UniversityofAuckland Business School,
Treasury, and the Kelliher Economics
Foundation. This wasset up by the late
Sir HenryJKelliher,in1965, to advance
knowledge of Economics to the wider
community.
The 50-minute examination paper sat
by students consists of forty multichoice
questions that test classroom
theory and general knowledge of
current economic issues.
On achieving High Distinction in the exam, Ben was invited to attend the
Awards Presentation Ceremony which was held at the Business School of
the Auckland Universityon17October.
From the 2,194 New Zealand students and ten American students who
entered the competition, this ceremony recognised the 132 students who
achieved High Distinction.
The ceremony was hosted by staff members of the Business School
and several economics students, with guest speakers Stephanie Honey,
Associate Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum; and
TimNg, DeputySecretaryand Chief Economics Adviser of the New Zealand
Treasury.
Certificates were presented tothe students who attended the ceremony,
and therewerecash prizes awardedtothe top-placing students.
Ben’s family said that it was a real privilege for them to attend the
presentation with Ben. Their thanks go to College Economics teacher
Ange Mitchell and the College forsupport.
(Pictured above, lefttoright): Brad Blundell and MyaJohnston competing in
the Downhillevent and Riley Blundell in the Cross-Countryevent.
Coming Events
November
07- 03 Dec NCEA Exams
12 Year 9/10 Caroline BayRelays,Timaru
13 Aoraki Junior Volleyball Championships,Timaru
14 Aoraki Junior Touch, Timaru
18 Year 9(for2020) Scholarship exam
Aoraki SecondarySchools’Junior Girls’Cricket
19 SISS Lawn Bowls Festival,Timaru
21 Hakatere Festival
Aoraki Junior SecondarySchools’Tennis,Timaru
22 New Entrants’morning (8:30am-12:00pm)
PostponementDay,AorakiJunior Tennis
25 Aoraki SS Junior Boys’Cricket,Timaru
27 BOTMeeting,Menorlue,6:00pm
28 Year 10 Dancetrip, Tinwald School
29 Year 9CommunityServices Day
2019 End-of-Year Final Days,Prize-Givings,Events
Parents, caregivers,family/whanau,friends and interested community
members aremost welcome at all prize-givings.
December
08 Leavers’Graduation Dinner,Hotel Ashburton, arriveat6:30pm,
seatedat7:00pm.
12 Year 10 Prize-Giving, 1:30pm, CollegeAuditorium, andFinal Day
13 Year 9Prize-Giving,11:00am, CollegeAuditorium, andFinal Day
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Wakanui steals show
in Battle of the Bays
Wakanui Women’s
Institute took out the
annual Battle of the
Bays in the Mid Canterbury
Federation of
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(WI) Home Industries
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Ashburton A&P Show.
The annual competition,
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Lowcliffe was second
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It was achance for the
WI members to show
their versatility using
four items whether
floral, knitting, sewing,
cooking or craft in a
display which this year
had a ‘‘fire and ice’’
theme. The Wakanui
entry scored special
awards for; their knitting,
sewing and overall
effect of their bay presentation.
Alongside the bay
competition was the
Rodd Trophy for over
65s, which this year was
for achild’s knitted cardigan
(won by Mavis
Wilkins, of Lowcliffe
WI) and the tray competition
for seeds (won
by Netherby).
Members of the federation
were also selling
lillies at the show to help
raise funds for St John.
Photo: The Wakanui
Women’s Institute winning
entry in the Fire
and Ice themedBattle of
the Bay’s competition.
Working as one for safety
Working together to
spread messages of safety
to people in the community
saw the firstever
Safety Village set up at
the Ashburton A&P
Show.
It was a combined
effort, set up by Safe
Communities Ashburton
District, between 12 Mid
Canterbury community
safety agencies.
They all had their own
tents, set up in a giant
circle, to cover different
aspects of safety themed
around ‘‘keeping ourselves
and our families
safe’’.
Among those to take
part were crews from Fire
and Emergency New
Zealand (FENZ) spreading
the word on good fire
safety practices with alive
fire display, interactive
activities such as the
Escape My House virtual
fire safety programme,
the evacuation challenge
inflatable maze, as well as
takeaway pamphlets and
stickers.
Fire and Emergency
New Zealand fire risk
management officer
Bevan Findlay said the
village was agreat chance
to get safety messages out
to alot of people at one
time.
He said it was the first
big collaborative project
for the community group
as away of ‘‘helping the
community and making
them safer’’ and there
was already talk of continued
collaboration for
next year.
The other agencies
were Ashburton Community
Alcohol and Drug
Service, Ashburton Town
Watch, CCS Disability
Action, Mid Canterbury
Provincial Rural Women,
Ministry of Social
Development, Neighbourhood
Support, PIL
LARS, Red Cross, Safer
Ashburton, St John and
Waitaha Primary Health.
Photo: Five year old
Elijah Morris, of Ashburton,
gets instruction on
the Escape My House
virtual fire safety programme
from Fire and
Emergency New Zealand
fire risk management
officer Bevan Findlay
(right) supported by
Hinds rural firefighter
Tim Clark.
Old harvester with new message
By Toni Williams
John Hall bought a1963
Massey Ferguson 788
model combine harvester
around 30 years ago.
It’s served him well
cutting white clover on
the farm, but is now
mostly used for fun.
And it still runs ‘‘really
well’’.
It made an appearance,
with a message, at the
Mid Canterbury Vintage
Machinery Club, on site
at the Ashburton A&P
Show last weekend, and
featured in the Grand
Parade.
The message ‘Farmers
feed cities’ was agentle
reminder to people in the
community about the
contribution farmers give
to their lives.
It was amessage, Mr
Hall saw at aploughing
championships in
Ontario, Canada, where
farmers are valued for
their contribution.
It tickled his fancy, and
he brought the message
home.
This weekend he
thought it was timely to
use it.
‘‘We’re proud farmers,
but we don’t like what’s
happening (farmers feeling
under siege and misrepresented).Ithink
it’s a
true statement,’’ he said.
The combine, initially
owned from brand new by
the Maw family of Barrhill,
is powered by a
Perkins motor. It has a10
foot cut.
In keeping with the
theme of the show ‘Seeds
of Mid Canterbury’, the
combine sat along side 54
other tractors, owned by
club members, which were
set up with aplough, discs,
drills, a truck for carting,
and atractor and baler. The
combine’s final outing will
be to the club’s Wheat and
Wheels Rally, at the property
of Anthony Hampton,
in early April, 2022.
Photo: Mr Hall and
message.
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Rural&Lifestyle
Win for Skyla and Dag
The bond between Mt Somers
shepherd Skyla Taylor and four
year old heading dog, Dag, helped
them secure the maiden win at the
recent Tux New Zealand Yarding
Challenge South Canterbury heat,
at Springbank Farm, in Pleasant
Point.
The win, in which Skyla and Dag
beat second placed competitor
Simon Chamberlain and dog Indy
by 8.5 points, will see the duo
advance tothe South Island event,
in Blenheim, early next year.
It was the first time Skyla had
competed in the event so gaining
the qualifying time to advance
further was apleasant surprise.
Skyla, 26, has been shepherding,
and entering local dog trial competitions,
for the past seven years,
preferring to stick to the local trials
close to home. Along with the
accolade of winning she also
received prize money.
She has six dogs but for yarding
events only uses her favourite
male heading dog, Dag who she
has had since he was eight weeks
old.
Skyla Taylor and heading dog,
Dag, share aspecial bond.
(Photo supplied)
They were competing again at
the Ashburton A&P Show last
weekend.
The maiden win, considered a
junior category in the competitions,
is aboost to her early dog
trialling experience, especially as
it’s something she’s always wanted
to do.
‘‘I haven’t competed in the big
(open) competitions, I’ve been
doing the local ones around where
I’ve been shepherding,’’ she says,
and admits she is keen to stick to
the maiden events for now.
She has just returned from an
overseas trip exploring the United
Kingdom and Europe, but previously
worked inSouthland and
most recently, was head shepherd
at Mt Somers Station.
The move from Southland to
Mid Canterbury, she said, came
from seeking a change in landscapes.
The former Telford student, who
studied for a Diploma in Rural
Business, was born and raised in
rural Five Forks, near Oamaru.
Her grandparents, Fay and Bruce
McNab, owned afarm in the area.
‘‘The family has been farmingall
my life, so I’ve grown up with
shepherding,’’ she said.
Since returning from her trip she
has continued working in the Mt
Somers area picking up casual
shepherding work.
First ECan meeting for Mackenzie
Mid Canterbury farmerIan
Mackenzie has taken his place at
the Environment Canterbury
(ECan) table, effortlessly stepping
into arole as councillorafter
winning one of two Mid
Canterbury/Opakihi regional
constituency positions in the local
body election.
The council, madeupofIan
Mackenzie, John Sunckell,
Elizabeth McKenzie, Peter Scott
(deputy chair),Vicky Southworth,
Phil Clearwater, Claire McKay,
Grant Edge, Megan Hands, Craig
Pauling, Jenny Hughey(chair),
Tane Apanui, Lan Pham and
NicoleMarshall, is the first fully
electedregionalcouncil since the
Governmentsacked the standing
council back in 2010.
It was run by commissioners
until 2016, when partial democracy
was returned.
Mr Mackenzie said the first
ECan meeting, held on October
24, saw council staff brief elected
members to bring them up to date
with the process of running
Environment Canterbury.
There was alot of listening, he
said.
‘‘It’s interesting that the nonfarming
councillorsseem to be
extremelyenthusiastic about
tryingtolearn about new
technologies that may be getting
produced by AgResearchand
various other research
organisations,that will enable
farmers to becomesuper heroes
when it comes to the
environment.’’
But he said there was alot of
technology already in use in
modern agriculture which was a
lot different from the systemsused
two generations ago.
‘‘One of the things Iwant to
achieve in the shortterm is try to
help thesenew councillors,who
are all quite green,understand
modern agriculture...thereisabit
of learning to be done. There is a
bit of achasm there Isuspect.’’
He said the election of
environmentalist Jenny Hughey as
ECan chairwoman had seen ‘‘a
very sensible woman elected to the
chair’’ with plenty of governance
experience.
MrMackenzie too has
experience in governance roles
having servedonthe boards of
several commercial businesses,
charitableand community groups,
governmentand NGOgroups.
He also served some yearson
the regional counciltransport
committee,but was better known
for his involvementwith water and
the environment.
He said upcoming challenges for
thecouncil, and farmers, will
include any essential freshwater
plans imposed by governmentand
now being considered by Cabinet
members.
Challenges ahead,
vigilance needed
‘‘There are still challenges ahead, and
farmers need to be aware that the risk of
getting (stock) infected with Mycoplasma
bovis (Mbovis) is still very real,’’
says members of the Mbovis Programme.
The arrival ofthe cattle disease into
New Zealand is one of the greatest
biosecurity challenges the country has
ever faced, and the Mbovis Programme
is aworld first attempt to eradicate the
‘‘insidious cattle disease from our
national herd’’.
Last week the independent Technical
Advisory Group (TAG) to the Mbovis
Programme, made up of an international
group of technical experts to
provide critical advice and review ofthe
Programme’s work, and progress
towards eradication, released theirlatest
report stating eradication was still considered
possible.
And members of the Mbovis Programme
reminded farmers to remain
vigilant with their animal movement
records and onfarm biosecurity
measures to prevent infection.
‘‘If we allowed ittogounchecked we
estimate it would cause $1.3 billion in
productivity losses in the first ten years.
It would also increase our use of
antibiotics in cattle, cause animal welfare
issues, and challenge our open
approach to farming, which is based on
extensive movement of cattle,’’ they
said.
‘‘We expect that the majority of
infected farms will have been found by
late 2020, after which there will be a
longterm surveillance effort, to ensure
that we have found all of the infected
cattle.’’
‘‘Four percent of New Zealand’s
24,000 farms have been under restrictions
and required testing due to
possible exposure to Mbovis. To date
there have been 201 farms found to be
infected, with 185 of those depopulated,
cleaned and disinfected, and being
supported back to farmingfree from the
disease.’’
‘‘The three partners have been working
to continuously improve the Programme,
seeking regular review by
independent experts, as well as feedback
from affected farmers and industry
groups.
‘‘The Programme has paid out over
$100 million in compensation to affected
farmers, and completed more than one
million tests in our labs. The length of
time to test samples has been drastically
reduced, and the average compensation
claim is now paid within 23 working
days.
‘‘We have rolled out anew information
management tool to give us better
insights about what’s happening in the
field, and we’ve increased our management
and leadership in the regions,
getting decisions made locally, and
quickly.
‘‘There are still challenges ahead, and
farmers need to be aware that the risk of
getting infected with Mbovis is still very
real.’’
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Farmers wait, wonder over water
Mid Canterbury farmers
are in aholding pattern
waiting for the outcome
of the Government
Essential Freshwater plan
which, at its close last
week, had attracted more
than 12,000 submissions.
Ashburton arable farmer
David Clark questioned
how any government
could suggestaplan
that resulted in
‘‘economic vandalism’’.
The plan, and its potential
effects, was apoint of
conversation in Ashburton
last week when
National Party opposition
agricultural spokeperson
Todd Muller, from Bay of
Plenty, spoke atapublic
meeting in town, aspart
of his nationwide travels.
Todd Muller
He was accompanied by
Rangitata MP Andrew
Falloon.
Mr Muller was keen to
talk about where the
country was headed,
especially rural New Zealand,
where the Government
wanted to take it,
and the drivers pushing
them.
There were around 100
people there, including
Ashburton council representatives
Environment
Canterbury’s Ian Mackenzie
and Federated Farmers
Mid Canterbury
president David Clark.
‘‘I have afundamental
belief that this Government
has avery different
visiononwhere they want
to take this country, and
particularly the New Zealand
economy, and it is
anchored back to
observationsthat they had
20 years ago,’’ MrMuller
said.
Mr Muller, who has a
rural background, was
aware of the highs and
lows of farming.
He spoke about capital
gains tax, climate change
(and reducing methane/
emission levels without
threatening food production)
and the Emissions
Trading Scheme,
‘‘seen (by the Government),
in this issue at
least, it would be better to
work with farmers than
against them’’.
He acknowledged the
worldclasseffortsofNew
Zealand farmers already
in place and spoke of the
Government needing
‘‘perspective’’ about
where New Zealand falls
on aglobalscale.
The elephant in the
room was the freshwater
plan saved until last
which among other things
lacked social and
economic analysis.
His words opened abig
response from the crowd,
including Mr Clark, an
arable farmer, who shared
detailed effects the proposed
freshwater plan
would have on his farm
operation. It was acomparativeanalysis
based on
areportdone by Environment
Canterbury’s head
scientist Dr Tim Davie in
2017, using similar cutbacks
for the Waihora
Selwyn Zone.
‘‘We run areasonably
atypical irrigated, arable
system much like any
other in this district,’’ he
said.
‘‘And we budgeted,
based on going back to
dryland breeding ewes,
which coincidentally was
the farming system that
was on the farm when we
came to this district in
1994, so it’s a relatively
easy process of lifting out
the 1994 budgets and
annual accounts, and
changing them to today’s
values.’’
It was based on 3,000
ewes and 50 hectares of
dryland crop.
‘‘Our crop income
would reduce by 92
percent. Our sheep gross
income would reduce by
62 percent. Our lamb
purchases would reduce
Studies outline cost to farming, economy
Economic modelling by
DairyNZ shows the proposed
Essential Freshwater
package could significantly
harm New
Zealand’s dairy sector
and the wider national
economy.
Following the government’s
September
release of proposed
freshwater regulations,
DairyNZ initiated three
studies into the potential
economic effects of the
Essential Freshwater
proposals. Two of these
economic studies were
independent and all three
have been peerreviewed.
The economic studies
are supported by additional
technical research
by DairyNZ which analyses
the likely water quality
improvements.
DairyNZ chief executive,
Dr Tim Mackle said
economic modelling
showed the proposed
Essential Freshwater policy
package was one of
the largest economic
challenges posed to the
dairy sector in ageneration.
‘‘It’s full effect could
lead to afall in our GDP
of $6 billion by 2050,
without even adding
additional costs related
to climate change,’’ he
said.
‘‘But what is really
crucial is that we believe
other options are available
to improve and
strengthen the protection
of ecosystem health.‘‘
DairyNZ have outlined
those options in their
submission to government
on the proposals.
‘‘The proposed freshwater
changes would
result in significant
declines in milk production
and is therefore a
serious threat to the
international competitiveness
of New
Zealand’s dairy sector.
‘‘However, water quality
and emissions gains can
still be made with less
stringent reforms, at a
lesser cost to the New
Zealand economy. Farmers
care deeply about
the environment and
have been doing their bit
to protect the environment
and our waterways
for some time,’’ said Dr
Mackle.
‘‘Farmers are absolutely
on board with continuing
toplay their part
in improving our waterways,
however stringent
changes cannot be at the
detriment of farming’s
future and the communities
they support.
‘‘We need to approach
this carefully, balancing
environment and economy
we can achieve
both goals by working
closely together on this
by 99 percent, sothat’s a
direct impact on store
lamb farmers. Our sheep
net income would reduce
by 28 percent. Our
expenditure on our business
woulddecrease by 70
percent, sothat’s adirect
impact on any businesses
(we use). Our earnings
before interest in tax will
decrease by 68 percent.
Our capital reinvestment
will decrease by 74
percent. Our net profit
will decrease by 105
percent. And our tax paid
will decrease by 75
percent.’’
Mr Clark questioned
how any government
could suggest aplan that
resulted in ‘‘such
economic vandalism’’.
issue.’’
‘‘The economic analysis
shows potential significant
impact. By 2050,
total milk production is
forecast to fall by 24
percent and all national
exports by 5.2 percent or
$8.1 billion.’’
Tax revenuefrom dairy
is also forecast to more
than halve by 2050, with
an annual loss of $0.54
billion at the national
level.
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School athletes compete together
Some of the action from
two school clusters in
Mid Canterbury who got
together for their annual
sports day events
recently. The Tinwald,
Netherby and Fairton
school cluster (above
and right) got together
at Netherby School; and
the Rakaia, Dorie and
Ashburton Christian
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in the Rakaia School
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Optometrist David says, depending on clients needs, itcould be
general advice about optimum eye health, to tailored advice for
specific issues such as cataracts,totreatingdry-eye problems,and
everywhere in between.
“Wewanttocreate an optometry thatbelongs to the town, aplace
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and trust their health provider to take careoftheir family.’’
They also do spectacle fitting, contact lens consultations, driving
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Beatrice, a qualified New Zealand pharmacist, has a wide
knowledge of healthcareand medicines including those thatmay
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“We understand everyone is different so we aim to provide
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Ashburton College Year 12 awards
Year 12Prize List 2019
General Awards
Sophie Adams, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Jorene
Aguinaldo, Level 2
Award; Arch Amos,
Level 2Award; Phoenix
Andrew, Level 2Award,
Application and Effort;
Joshua Apoldo, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Marshall
Ashdowne, Level 2
Excellence Award,
Application and Effort;
Daniel Bao, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Jim Barry, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Ben Beattie,
Level 2 Award; Anna
Bennett, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Award; Sumit
Bhatt, Level 2 Award;
Jacob Body, Level 2
Award; James Brady,
Level 2 Award; Callum
Breen, Level 2 Award;
Ken Bulagnir, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Mac Burdett,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Joshua Cameron
Neighbour, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Sam Chamberlain,
Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Blanch Chute,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Kaveesha
Clark, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Hunter Corbett,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Rob
Corbett, Level 2Award,
Application and Effort;
Caleb Cornelius, Level 2
Award; Maria Costas,
Citizenship Award
mentoring students in
reading, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Jane Cribb, Level
2 Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Tau
Daniel, Level 2 Award,
Application and Effort;
Katie Danielson Level 2
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Award, Application and
Effort; Eddie Davis,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Matt De Ocampo, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Paddy Dekker, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Shikarna Delore,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Willow Diedricks, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
BJ Fakataha, Level 2
Award; Kavan Faoagali,
Citizenship Award
mentoring students in
reading, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Olivia Flack,
Level 2Award; Brendon
Fleming, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Christina Francis,
Level 2 Award; Jake
Gane, Level 2 Merit
Award; Jacob Gray, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Jessica
Grey, Level 2 Award;
Codi Hart, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Calais Hill, Level
2 Award; Yuno Hioki,
Application and Effort;
Ben Hooley, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Ngakau
Howell, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Spencer Ifopo,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Chloe
Johnson, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Christian
Juntilla, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort;AyanaKageyama,
Application and Effort;
Hiromune Kakeda, Level
1 Award, Application
and Effort; Shakane
Keen, Level 2 Award;
Ronan Kenny, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Lachlan Kingan,
Citizenship award
mentoring students in
reading, Level 2Award,
Application and Effort;
Amy Kleber, Level 1
Award Application and
Effort; Harriet Leverton,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Lily Lyu, Level 2Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Kepueli Maamaloa,
Level 2 Award;
Renee Macvey, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Dredgewell
Madla, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort, Zymon
Magbanua, Level 2Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Shakira Mahia,
Level 2 Award; Roi
Makutu, Level 2Award;
Rona Malabuyoc, Level
2 Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Devon
McGrath, Level 2
Award, Ramona McIlroy,
Level 2 Award,
Application and Effort;
Josh McIntyre, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Application and Effort;
Tara Mellish, Level 2
Award; Jenna Moore,
Level 2 Award; Logan
Moore, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Lottie Norton,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Megan
O’Brien, Level 2Award,
Application and Effort;
Arnold Pantoja, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Ricalene Pantoja,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Kotiti
Patea, Level 2 Award;
Amon Pongia, Level 2
Award; Grace Quinn,
Level 2Award; Aannana
Rai, Level 2 Award,
Application and Effort;
Jestena Raj, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort;
Seluvaia Ratoul, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Nick Rattray, Level 2
Merit Award; Ryan
Robinson, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; George
Rosevear, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Miina Sakamoto, Level 1
Award, Application and
Effort; Angela Salvador,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort;
Rhema Saofai, Level 1
Award; Jack Savage,
Level 2 Award; Caleb
Shearer, Level 2Award;
Eli Sinclair, Level 2
Award; Jack Soal, Level
2 Award, Application
and Effort; Kambell
Stills, Level 2 Award;
Olivia Stockdill, Level 2
Award; Cole Stringer,
Level 2 Award, Liam
Sullivan, Level 2Award;
Zoila Suyat, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Kalen Tait, Level
2 Award, Application
and Effort; Hayley Tallentire,
Level 2 Award;
Henrik Tawatao, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Lagisa Teomatavui,
Level 2 Award;
Naumai Terekia, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Christian Thompson,Level
2Award; Scott
Thomson, Level 2Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Aljean Timajo,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Jessica
Timmo, Level 2Award,
Bobby Tomokino, Level
2 Award, Application
and Effort; Renee Wairepo,
Level 2 Award;
Ethan Walsh, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Caleb Wells,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Callum Whyte,
Level 2 Award; Eliza
Wikohika, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Courtney Wilding,
Level 2 Award;
Brianna Williams, Level
2 Award, Application
and Effort; Zac Woolf,
Citizenship Award
mentoring students in
reading, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Sakura Yoshiura,
Level 1 Award, Application
and Effort; Amy
Zhen, Level 2Award.
Academic and Special
Awards
Josh Ackerley, Ashburton
College Golf
Challenge Trophy for
Golf, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Corey Adams, 1st
XV Trophy for service
and contribution to the
team; Estee Aiolupotea,
Classical Studies and
History Combined, New
Zealand Law (Argyle,
Welsh, Finnigan Prize)
joint award, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort;
Caitlyn Barwell,
Achievement in Level 2
Economics Online, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort; Isaac
Bazley, Boys Squash
Champion Trophy for
Squash, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Chloe Blake, Achievement
in Level 2Psychology
Online, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Crystal Brown,
Agriculture (Five Star
Beef Prize and BNZ
Cup), Citizenship Award
mentoring students in
reading, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Sam Brown, Mihi
Pai Award for receiving
the most Mihi Pai
acknowledgements in
Year 12, Level 2Award,
Application and Effort;
Kyle Cabangun, Most
Elite Male Sportsperson
in the College Senior
Boys’ Sports Cup, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Jed
Cameron, German German
Embassy Prize,
Mathematics (Ashburton
District Council Prize),
Top Overall Student in
Level 2 History Online,
Achievement with Excellence
in Level 2History
Online, Achievement in
Level 2Design and Communication
Online, Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Henry Chapman,
Drama (Jenny Smith
Trophy), Citizenship
Award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Joseph Collins, Music
joint award, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Sophie Dalgety,
Food and Nutrition
Herbert Watts Cup and
Mid Canterbury FederationofCountry
Women’s
Institute Prize, Art Projects,
Tourism, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Oliver
Davidson, Cycling (Ron
Clayton Challenge Cup),
Level 2 Award, Application
and Effort;
Denielle De Leon, Hospitality,
Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Hayley Dickson,
Geography RBChing
Prize and Trophy, General
Mathematics (Ashburton
District Council
Prize) joint award,General
Science, Level 2
Excellence Award,
Application and Effort;
Ryan Geeson, Materials
Technology Product
Design joint award,
Level 2 Award; Bailey
Gray, Materials Technology
Product Design
joint award, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Shania
HarrisonLee, Music
joint award, Highly Commended
Senior Poetry
section of the Ashburton
College Writing Competition,
LClayton Trophy
Best Female
Shooter, NZ Cadets
Ladies Challenge Cup
Senior Shooting Champion,
Most Elite Female
Sportsperson in the College
Senior Girls’
Sports Cup, Citizenship
award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort.
To Collect on behalf of
the Smallbore Rifle
Shooting Team the
Bevan Bain Trophy as
the team that brings the
most credit to Ashburton
College. Team members
are Shania HarrisonLee,
Emma Smith and Charlotte
McKenzie; Teresa
Herewini, Achievement
in Level 2 Psychology
Online, Level 2 Award;
James Hylands, Digital
Information Practical,
Level 2Award; Jay Jung,
Registered Music Teachers
Award for the most
dedicated instrumental
student in the senior
school, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Hamish Kerr,
Top Student in the ARA
Automotive Course;
Brayden Kidgell, Top
student in Year 12 Agriculture
Horticulture
Academy (Primary
Industry Training Organisation
Cup), Level 2
Award; Poppy Kilworth,
English (Mary Bovett
Prize and Murrow Cup),
Physical Education, Citizenship
award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Sam Kuipers,
OutdoorEducation, New
Zealand Law (Argyle
Welsh Finnigan Prize)
joint award, Citizenship
award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Sapphire
Kururangi, Soccer Trophy
for outstanding contribution
to College Soccer,
Level 2Award; Vhal
Mamuad, Sport and
Exercise Performance,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Ivan Mangubat, Japanese
(Ton’s Thai Award),
Highly Commended
Senior Prose section of
the Ashburton College
Writing Competition,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Chirag Mehta,
Digital Information
Technology (Heartland
Ricoh Prize), Business
Studies, Economics,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Brooke Miller,
Dance, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Lucy Moore, Art
Painting (Ashburton District
Council Prize),
Design and Visual Communication
joint award,
Rarakiroa Award for the
top Year 12 Maori
Student, Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application
and Effort;
Georgia Muir, Achievement
in Level 2Psychology
Online, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Mia Pearson,
Photography, Materials
Technology Fabrics,
Level 2 Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Roan Redpath,
General Mathematics
(Ashburton District
Council Prize) joint
award, Level 2 Merit
Award; Emma Rollinson,
Girls Rugby Trophy
Most Improved Forward,
Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Matt Scammell,
Prime Minister’s
Vocational Excellence
Award, Ashburton Technical
High School Old
Pupils Trade Scholarship,
Gateway Award for excellence
in the workplace and
application to Gateway
study, Application and
Effort; Sean Scott,
Achievement in Level 2
Electronics Online, Level
2Award, Application and
Effort; Wendy Sheng,
Accounting joint award,
Level 2Excellence Award,
Application and Effort;
Jonty Small, Life Ashburton
Pharmacy Prize for the
top overall student
enrolled in three Sciences,
Level 2 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Emma Smith, Amember
of the Smallbore Rifle
Shooting Team as the
Team that brings the most
credit to Ashburton College
(Bevan Bain Trophy),
Level 2 Award; Aidan
Soal, Physics (Ashburton
District Council Prize and
Seagar Cup), College
Chess Champion
(Whitelaw Memorial
Rook), Level 2Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Penny Stilgoe,
Accounting joint award,
Biology (Ashburton District
Council Prize),
Chemistry (Ashburton
District Council Prize),
Citizenship award mentoring
students in reading,
Level 2Excellence Award,
Application and Effort;
Lochie Stockdale, Harmony
Masonic Lodge Trophy
for the top student in
the Trades Experience
course, Level 2 Merit
Award; Nicole Swaney,
Grow Mid Canterbury
Trophy for mostconsistent
level of application in the
Trades course, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Hemi TePaki,
Kirsty Trophy for cheerful
participation in Drama,
Level 2 Merit Award;
Jacqueline Teulilo, For
Effort and Academic
Improvement in NCEA
Level 2(Presbyterian Support
Cup and Prize), Level
2 Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Ian
Teves, A W Thompson
Trophy for Top Senior
Graphics Student, Design
and Visual Communication
joint award, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Winonalei
Tupa, Child Development
joint award, Level 2
Award, Application and
Effort; Riley Vessey, Top
Overall Student in Level 2
Electronics Online,
Achievement with Excellence
in Level 2 Electronics
Online, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Ocean Waitokia,
Music Performance,
Paisley Trophy for contribution
to Music, Level 2
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Grace Watson,
Child Development joint
award, Level 2 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort.
ANZ Bank Academic
Achievement Award for
the Top Student in Year 12
Penny Stilgoe.
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Ashburton College Year 13 awards
Ashburton College Year
13 Awards 2019
General Awards
Shayne Abay, Level 3
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Jacklynn Afu,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Connor
Allan, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Emily Armstrong, Level 3
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Amelia Barnes,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Cole
Beeman, Level 3 Award;
Fred Belford, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Sophie Bell, Citizenship
Award for Outstanding
Contribution
PeerSupport Mentoringin
SLSU, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
KellyAnne Bentley, Level
3Award, Application and
Effort; Beatrice Bernarte,
Level 2 Award; Clarisse
Bernarte, Level 3Award;
Marcus Bishop, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Noah Broomhall,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Jade
Brosnahan, Level 3Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Jack Chen, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Ngarimu Clarke,
Level 3 Award; Bradley
Crosbie, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Keno De Leon, Level 3
Award; Sammy Doak,
Level 3Award; Sarah Du
Toit, Citizenship Award
for Outstanding Contribution
Peer Support
Mentoring in SLSU, Level
3 Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Aidan
Elvines,Level 3Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Ernest Encarnado,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Kate
Flanagan, Level 3Award,
Application and Effort;
Kyle Fujisawa Kessler,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Louree
Gamboa, Level 3Award,
Application and Effort;
Ruby Goodes, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Ben Harris, Level 3
Merit Award, Application
and Effort;Mai Hasegawa,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Jayden
Henshilwood, Level 3
Award; Ben Hislop, Level
3Award, Application and
Effort; Brooke Hooper,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Jessica Hunter, Level 3
Award; Josh Jones, Citizenship
Award for Outstanding
Contribution
Peer Support Mentoringin
SLSU, Level 3 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Shante Kereopa,
Level 3 Award; Titus
LambertLane, Level 3
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Oliver Livingstone,
Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Eirinn MacLean, Level 3
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Kalisi Makoni,
Applicationand Effort;Jay
Martin, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Ryan Maslin, Level 3
Award; Jared Mattson,
Level 3Award; Tom Middleton,
Level 3 Award;
Simone Mielnik, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Ann Moriarty,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Danelle Munro, Level 3
Award; Jacob Murray,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Julie
Mushonga, Level 3Excellence
Award, Application
and Effort; Louie
Pabualan, Level 3Award,
Application and Effort;
Sheena Pasion, Level 3
Award; Sam Penjueli,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Andrew
Phimester, Level 3Award,
Application and Effort;
Yvangeline Radan, Application
and Effort; Nick
Radford, Level 3 Award;
Kenneth Ramos, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Waren Reusora,
Level 3 Award; Quinn
Ritchie, Level 3 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Joeli Ritova, Level
3 Award; James Robertson,Level3Award,Application
and Effort; Hope
Saofai, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Lupepe Saofai, Level 3
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Caleb Staite,
Level 3 Award; Kirstin
Steer, Level 3 Award;
Sonia StephensTahuri,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Harriet
Stock, Citizenship Award
for Outstanding Contribution
Peer Support
Mentoring in SLSU, Level
3 Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Rene
Tanaka, Level 3 Award;
Kauri Te Moananui
Gamble, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Kian Teves, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Ninah Teves, Level
3 Award; Tessa Thompson,Level3Award,Application
and Effort; Taumaoe
Touli, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; William Wallis,
Citizenship Award for
Outstanding Contribution
Peer Support Mentoring
in SLSU, Level 3Award,
Application and Effort;
Reece Watson, Level 3
Award; Bree Wichman
Beech, Level 3 Award;
Toby Woolf, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Brynmor Workman,
Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Altha Zamora, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort.
Service Sports and Arts
Awards
Grace Adams, Leadership
in Netball (Netball
Cup), Leadership and Service
to Red House; Cole
Beeman, Smitheram Trophy
for the Top Male
Skier; Jade Brosnahan,
Daly Trophy for Excellence
in Senior Visual
Arts, ATS Cup for Girls
Tennis Champion; Aidan
Elvines, Karen McKenzie
Trophy for Senior Girls’
Cross Country Champion,
Girls Rugby Cup For
Dedication, Leadership
and Service to Orange
House; Brittany Fowler,
Duncan Norrie Farrier
Equestrian Trophy; Mollie
Gibson, Steve Beveridge
Trophy for Best Performing
Rower;Samantha Holden,
Wilson Cup for Netballfor
displayingthe most
dedication, loyalty and
contribution tothe team;
Ben Holland, 1st XI Soccer
Trophyfor outstanding
contribution to College
soccer; Josh Jones, Firestone
Fairplay Trophy,
Leadership and Service to
Green House; Tori Kelland,
Senior Performance
Cup for Drama; Shante
Kereopa, Maui Award for
Spirit of Tikanga Maori;
Titus LambertLane,
Leadership and Service to
Orange House; Meg
McIntyre, Mihi Pai Award
for receiving themostMihi
Pai acknowledgements in
Year 13, Leadership and
Service to Blue House;
Tegan McIntyre, Neill
Trophy for the player
displayingthe mostdedication,
loyalty and contributiontothe
Girls’ Hockey
team; Tom Middleton,
Jenkinson Family Cup for
Inclusive Education,
Rugby Cup for Contribution
toCollege Rugby;
Sam Pearce, Leadership
and Service to Red House;
Amy Pearson, Dr Jim
Benefield Award for Art
Appreciation; Katie Polmear,
Leadership and ServicetoGreenHouse;
Liam
Pram, Addis Trophy for
Vocal Music, Leadership
andService to BlueHouse;
Quinn Ritchie, Shepherd
Cup for Commitment and
Leadershipin Senior Boys’
Basketball; James Robertson,
Boardercross Trophy
for the Boardercross
Champion; Emma Stagg,
The Top Allround
Female Sportsperson
(Cochrane Cup); Sonia
StephensTahuri, Corbett
Trophyfor Dedication and
Commitment to Tikanga
Maori;HarrietStock,Girls
Squash Champion Trophy
for Girls Squash, Pat Stephenson
Trophy for the
Top Student in Writing;
Tessa Thompson, Faith
Trophy for contribution
and sportsmanship in
Girls’ Basketball; Zac
White, Ashburton Hockey
Association Trophyfor the
player displaying the most
dedication, loyalty and
contribution to the Boys’
Hockey team; Toby Woolf,
Karen McKenzie Trophy
for Senior Boys’ Cross
Country Champion;
Brynmor Workman, The
Top Allround Male Sportsperson
(Cochrane Cup),
1st XV Rugby Player of
the Year (Philishave Cup).
Academic Awards
Grace Adams, National
Heart Foundation Award
for astudent moving into
Health Sciences in aTertiary,
Institution (Mike
O’Reilly Memorial Cup),
Otago University Leaders
of Tomorrow Scholarship,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
EianaApitiVaevae, Painting
(Ashburton District
Council Prize), Level 3
Award; Jane Araza, Hospitality,
English as a
Second Language Ashburton
District Council
Prize, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Zoe Aschen, Achievement
in Level 3Media Studies
Online, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort; Zif
Balagulan,Achievement in
Level 3 Art History
Online, Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Sacha Begbie, Photography,
Level 3 Award,
Application and Effort;
Alisha Broker, Chemistry
(Drummond Memorial
Prize and Keith Gunn
Cup), Citizenship Award
for Outstanding, Contribution
Peer Support
Mentoring in SLSU, Level
3 Excellence Award,
Application and Effort;
Carl Cayanan, Dance,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Jayden
Collett, Achievement in
Level 3Electronics Online,
Level 3 Award; Shane
Crawford, Achievement
with Excellence inLevel 3
Classical Studies Online,
Citizenship Award for
Outstanding Contribution
Peer Support Mentoring
in SLSU, Otago University
New Frontiers Entrance
Scholarship, Level3Excellence
Award, Application
and Effort; Zoe Diedricks,
Mid Canterbury Choir
Award for Contribution to
the Phoenix Chorus, Dedication
and Contribution to
Phoenix Rising asaSenior
Choral Leader, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Jemma Donnelly,
Achievement in Level 3
Psychology Online, Otago
University New Frontiers
Entrance Scholarship,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
MelinaFakataha, Achievement
in Level 3Accounting
Online, Level 3Award,
Application and Effort;
Mitchell Farr, Drama,
Achievement in Level 3
Media Studies Online,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Kaleb Finn, Achievement
in Level 3German Online,
Achievement in Level 3
Design and Visual Communication
Online,Level 3
Award; Brittany Fowler,
Agricultural Science (Five
Star Beef Prize and BNZ
Cup), TopOverall Student
in Level 3Agriculture and
Horticulture Online,
Achievement with Excellence
in Level 3Agriculture
and Horticulture
Online, Lincoln University
Elite Sports Scholarship,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
MollieGibson,OtagoUniversity
Performance
Entrance Scholarship,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Samantha Holden, Sport
and Exercise Performance,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort; Ben
Holland, Mathematics
with Calculus (Hogg
Memorial Prize and Robb
Cup), Physics (John Hefford
Memorial Prize),
Statistics and Modelling
(John Stewart Memorial
Prize), Accounting
(Gabites Ltd Prize),
Economics, Level 3Excellence
Award, Application
and Effort; Teaghan Holland,
Achievement in
Level3Psychology Online,
Level 3Award; Tori Kelland,
Music (John Stewart
Memorial Prize), Dedication
and Contribution to
Phoenix Rising as aSenior
Choral Leader, Achievement
with Excellence in
Level 3 Media Studies
Online, Level 3 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Jacob Kilworth,
Biology (Drummond
Memorial Prize and Watson
Cup), Citizenship
Award for Outstanding
Contribution Peer Support
Mentoring in SLSU,
Level 3 Award; Jade
Kruger, Technology Hard
Materials, Level 3 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Maisie Looij,
Japanese (Japanese Consul’s
Prize and Ton’s Thai
Award), Citizenship
Award for Outstanding
Contribution Peer Support
Mentoring inSLSU,
Achievement with Excellence
in Level 3Philosophy
Online, Level 3Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Kudzai Mahere,
Food and Nutrition, Level
3 Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Romina
Malabuyoc, English Language
Studies, Level 3
Award, Application and
Effort; Sudarshan Malla,
Achievement in Level 3
Computer Science Online,
Level 3 Award; Bridget
McArthur, SecondPlacein
the Senior Speech Competition,
Level 3 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Dani McArthur,
General Mathematics,
Physical Education (Ashburton
District Council
Prize), Level 3Excellence
Award, Application and
Effort; Kate McIlroy, German
(German Embassy
Prize), Level 3 Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Meg McIntyre,
Business Studies Joint
Award, Excellence inHistorical
Research (Brian
Edmondston Prize), Level
3 Excellence Award,
Application and Effort;
Tegan McIntyre, Child
Development, Level 3
Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Ella McQuillan,
History (John Stewart
Memorial Prize and Digby
Prosser Cup), Tourism
Top Overall Student in
Level 3 Media Studies
Online, Achievement with
Excellence in Level 3
Media Studies Online,
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
MaigenO’Neill, TopOverall
Student in Level 3
Psychology Online,
Achievement with Excellence
in L3 Psychology
Online, Citizenship Award
for Outstanding Contribution
Peer Support
Mentoring inSLSU, Level
3 Merit Award, Application
and Effort; Alena
Patterson, English (Maria
Jarman Prize and Cup),
Level 3 Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Amy Pearson, Achievement
in Level 3Art History
Online, Level 3Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Jade Peters, Rakirua
Trophy for the top allround
achievement by a
Maori student in Year 13,
Level 3Excellence Award,
Application and Effort;
Bradley Phillips, Business
Studies Joint Award,
Otago University New
Frontiers Entrance
Scholarship, Level 3Merit
Award, Application and
Effort; Liam Pram, Music
Practical, Level 3Award,
Application and Effort;
Luke Prendergast, Design
and Visual Communication,
Level 3Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Tane Putaranui, Highly
Commended Senior
Prose Section Ashburton
College Writing Competition,
Level 3Merit Award,
Application and Effort;
Sarah Rawlings, Legal
Studies (Argyle Welsh Finnigan
Prize), Classical
Studies, Science, Level 3
Excellence Award, Application
and Effort; Lezlie
Reusora, Achievement in
Beginners Korean Online,
Level 3Award;Luke Skinner,
AshburtonLionsClub
Award for individual
research in Mathematics
with Statistics, Level 3
Excellence Award, Application
and Effort; Emma
Stagg, Geography (Arnott
Award and Jane Taylor
Cup), Otago University
New Frontiers Entrance
Scholarship, Level 3Excellence
Award, Application
and Effort; Maycee Vercoe,
Achievement inLevel
3PsychologyOnline,Level
3Award, Application and
Effort; Leanne Walsh, Life
Ashburton Pharmacy Cup
and Prize for the top
overall student studying
three Sciences, Top Overall
Student in Level 3
Computer Science Online,
Achievement with Excellence
in Level 3Computer
Science Online, University
of Canterbury Electric
Power Engineering Centre
Scholarship,Level3Excellence
Award, Application
and Effort; Alex Wood,
Senior Speech Trophy,
Level 3 Award, Application
and Effort.
Special Awards and
Scholarships
Ashburton A & P
Association Scholarship,
John Grigg Scholarship,
John Bell Memorial
Scholarship, Brittany Fowler;
Robert Bell Memorial
Scholarship, Lupepe
Saofai; John Lane Scholarship,
KellyAnne Bentley;
Rosalie Begg Memorial
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Scholarship, Meg McIntyre;
Turner Memorial Prize for
Citizenship, Shane Crawford,
Emily Armstrong; TT
Ryder Prize for application,
cheerful effort and building
significantly on her learning,
Lupepe Saofai; C H
Andrews Prize for Initiative
and Enterprise, Carl
Cayanan, Grace Adams;
Butterick Memorial Trophy
for scholarship in English
and Sporting Endeavour,
Emma Stagg; Ashburton
Club and MSA Scholarship,
Grace Adams; Ashburton
Masonic Lodge Centennial
Scholarship, Jade Peters;
EA Networks Scholarship
for a student studying to
enterthe Electrical Industry,
Carl Cayanan, Leanne
Walsh; Ashburton Trust
Tertiary Study Scholarships,
Grace Adams, Shane Crawford,
Mitchell Farr, Mollie
Gibson, Kate McIlroy,
Tegan McIntyre, Emma
Stagg, Harriet Stock, William
Wallis, Leanne Walsh;
NBS Ashburton College
Alumni Scholarship, Aidan
Elvines; Lions of Ashburton
County Award for Citizenship
and Community
Involvement, Fred Belford;
ROMcDowell Award for
pride in their school and
community, Harriet Stock;
Lions Club of Ashburton
Senior Service and Leadership
Award,JoshJones;RO
McDowell Crystal Trophy
for character and leadership
(presented by the Ashburton
High School Centennial
Trust), Mollie Gibson;
Rotary Club of Ashburton
and Fooks Memorial Award
for prominence in scholarship,
leadership and extracurricular
activities, William
Wallis; Proxime Accessit
(runnerup to the Dux),
Rotary Club of Ashburton
Scholarship Award, Emma
Stagg; Rotary Club of Ashburton
Scholarship Award
and Ashburton High School
Centennial Trust Plaque for
the DUX of Ashburton College
2019, Ben Holland.
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3 1 1
14 CountryPlace (W671)
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areas &takeinthe rural
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4 2 3
103 Belt Road (W669)
• Alovely three bedroom,
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andmake your markhere
•Prime location close to
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Shopping centre.
•Dontmiss your opportunity
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$378,000
OpenSaturday9November,
11.00 -11.30am
INTRODUCING LINDA CUTHBERTSON
Trevor andthe team at Real Estate NewZealandwould like to welcome
Lindaastheir newest Real Estate Salesperson.
Lindahas abackgroundinAccounting andAdministration Management,
combinethatwithher bubbly personalityand youcan be assuredofaReal
Estate service second to none.
Call Lindanow forall your Real Estate needs.
‘WhenIheardthatReal Estate NewZealandwas addingtotheir team,I
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same levelofservice to others.’ Linda
RAKAIA
4 2 2
4-42Aitken Street
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2 1 1
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10.00 -10.30am
100 Elizabeth Ave, Rakaia
(R064)
• Delightful twobedroom
cottage with asunny
conservatory &asmall
covered deck
•Nestled on a1/4 acre of
established gardens
•Large single garage,hobby
room and glass house
•Open plan kitchen, living &
dining areas.
$298,000
OpenSaturday9November,
11.00 -11.30am
41 West Town Belt,Rakaia
(R063)
•Solidtwo bedroom cottage
situatedon the west side of
the Rakaia township.
•New floor coverings and
paintedthroughout,verytidy
inside,outside needs alittle
attention.
•Spacious kitchen and
bathroom.
•Easycommuteto
Christchurch and Ashburton.
Offers Over $199,000
OpenSaturday9November,
10.15 -10.45am
2 1 1
(E656)
•Sunnyend unit within the
avenues
•This twobedroom unit has
potential to add value.
•Potentialfor astuteinvestors
to consider.
•Lock up garage,small garden
Offers Over $169,000
OpenSaturday9November,
10.00 -10.30am
2 1 1
Bringing It AllTogether
LINDA CUTHBERTSON
Email: linda@renz.net.nz
Phone: 0274087965
Call us....we’re 100%locally owned &operated
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Tracey Henderson
027 405 8064
Manu Otene
022 308 6885
Linda Cuthbertson
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(7). 10. As an arch, conforming with the others (6).
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8 3 4 5 6 2 9 1 7
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4 1 2 6 7 5 3 8 9
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Solution to previous crossword
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8541 -SOLUTIONS
Across -1,Oleander. 6,Type. 8, Hard. 9, Wretched. 10,
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Tacit. 7, Precede. 12, Adherent. 14, Typhoid. 16, Tedious.
18, Range. 20, Cheer.21, Oslo.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8541 -SOLUTIONS
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FRUIT &PRODUCE
POTATOES: Nadine; 5kg
bags $5, 10kg bags $7.50.
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$2.50 per kilo. 81 Elizabeth
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9103 or 03 308 3195.
SITUATIONS VACANT
EANCRecreation
Events Coordinator
This 12 month full-time, fixed term position is responsible for all
aspects of planning,promotingand delivering EA Network Centre’s
sports, fitness, and recreation events on time and within budget,
ensuring that the planning and delivery complies with Council
processesand Health and Safetylegislation.
You’ll be adynamic individual who isanetworking pro, and has
understanding and experienceinthe eventsmanagementprocess
in its entirety.
To find out more about these
vacancies and what the
Ashburton District Council has
to offer you -visit our website.
Applications close
Sunday,10November 2019.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
Ashburton
Club &MSA
PART-TIME ACCOUNTING CLERK
We requireaperson abletotake monthly accounts
to Balance Sheet stage and
perform backupofficeduties.
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ELECTRICIAN: Alterations,
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plugs, lights etc; small and
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qualified professional;
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2212732
HIRE
SCISSORLIFTS for hire.
4WD and slab lifts available
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Pickup or delivery. Phone
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FIREWOOD
SAVE $120 on next winters
firewood. 6cubic metres of
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delivery to most of Mid
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7563.
COORDINATOR
Part Time Position
Anglican AdvocacyMid Canterbury, has established
a successful and respected advocacy service in
Ashburton.
Theteam’sadvocatesworktosupportand advocate
to resolvedifficult issues clients arefacing.
The role of the Coordinator requires a non
judgemental person who has aheart for people,
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To be able to buildrelationships with the advocates,
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individuals with the focus and energy to continue
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This parttimeposition would ideally suit someone
who has worked in Social Services and/or has
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Applicationsclose Friday,November 22.
If this position sounds likeyou,pleasecontact:
Anglican Missioner Roger Sutton
roger.sutton@anglicancare.org.nz
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Allied Press Ltdisseeking an experienced journalist ready
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TheAshburtonCourier is aweekly
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and the surrounding rural areas.
TheAshburtonCourier is the largest
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SECOND hand goods,
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books, any goods considered.
Phone Rodney on 03
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For Sale
Licensed under REAA 2008
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FOR LEASE
BUILDING FOR LEASE
ForLease,Modern Commercial building at 126
Dobson St Ashburton
15mx9mshed,land area from 500m² to 1600m²
Also available an 8x6metreshedwith
approximately500m² yard.
Zoned business C. Closetotowncentreand SH1.
Pricenegotiable,longleaseavailable.
ContactWarwick at TenbyProperties
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STORAGE available, Ashburton.
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The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2131557
ALTERATIONS, mending
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alterations and curtain
making. Call Michelle on
027 352 7248.
BUILDING and property
solutions. For your complete
alteration or renovation.
We project manage
the whole process. Home
and small commercial.
Qualified tradesmen.
Phone Kiwi Building &
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4798, 027 207 1478 or
Cawte 027 418 7955.
CARPET 2You -For all your
flooring needs. Supplier
and installer of carpet and
tiles, re-stretch &repair and
carpet cleaning. Phone
Mike Gill on 027 491 4210.
CARPET cleaning -Powerful
equipment & fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
at Supersucker, 027 435
1042 or 308 1677.
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $60
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
CHARLIE’S Blind Cleaning
Service -same day service
and repairs. Charlie can
supply new blinds and
tracks, will hang drapes.
Phone 03 307 1936 or 020
4169 0342.
COMPUTER problems? For
prompt reliable computer
servicing and laser engraving
contact Kelvin, KJB
Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot
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308 8989. SuperGold discount
card accepted.
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
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On-site day or evening.
LOW FEES. Call Robin
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1440 or 027 768 4058.
CONCRETE pavers direct to
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- Paveco, 13 Robinson
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CONCRETE Services -
Driveways, paths, patios,
mowing edging. Decorative
Concrete specialist 30
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or small. Phone Paul 021
152 1966.
Allworkmanship guaranteed
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PAINTER &
DECORATOR
Forall your painng
anddecorang
requirements,
including
waterblasng.
45 years experience
Phone
027 936 2452
232 BoundaryRoad,Ashburton
www.alpscontinuousspouting.co.nz
E; benkruger@xtra.co.nz
2178739
2216300
DENTURES; Dr Peter
Rumping repairs existing
dentures and also provides
new dentures. Phone 027
220 9997.
ENGRAVERS - Local Ashburton
business for all your
engraving and new trophy
requirements. Fast, friendly
and professional service.
Call/text Trudy at 311
Engravers, 022 600 7144,
Facebook.
FLY control and spider
proofing. For all domestic
and industrial pest control
needs phone AJ Kerr at
Ashburton Pest Control on
03 308 8147 or 027 432
5447.
FURNITURE removals -For
all your household removal
needs call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027
224 0609.
GUTTER and downpipe
cleaning and repairs. Chimney
sweeping. Fly treatment.
Phone 03 394 6166
or 027 209 5026, ask for
Allan. AA Performance
Services.
HYDRAULICS; Martin
Bennett -Onsite hydraulic
hose repair service 24/7.
Stockists of Aero Quip
hoses &fittings, Commercial
hydraulics, Dynacool,
Spool valves etc., MP Filtri,
Walvoil. Call Justin on 308
9778.
LEGAL work -Phone Peter
Ragg (Ashburton Law) for
house sales, purchases
and refinances. Will call at
home evenings for wills,
enduring powers of
attorney. Phone 308 0327.
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
PAINTING wallpapering,
plastering - No job too
small. Interior, exterior.
Professional, prompt, competitive
service. Phone
Tony Sivier at Paint It Ashburton
on 021 878 794 or
307 7289.
FORALL YOUR
•LawnMowing
•Pruning
•Garden Maintenance
•Gutter Cleaning
•Rubbish Removal
Call us TODAY
foraFREE quote
2218859
2223657
Ph 08004546 546
(0800 4jimjim)
PLUMBER: Repair or
replace. Taps, shower
mixers, hot water cylinders,
basins, tubs, toilets, vanity
units, leaking pipes. Call
Pete Young, experienced
plumber 027 280 0889 /
307 7582.
PLUMBING, drainlaying,
blocked drains. Phone
Lindsay at Doaky’s Plumbing
on 027 555 5575 or 308
1248 (Master Plumbers &
Drainlayers).
ROOF Painting - Spring
special - Free quote -
Phone Chris on 0800 677
246 - Registered Master
Painters.
SEWING alterations - anything
considered, reasonable
rates. Smoke and pet
free home. Retired wedding
seamstress. Phone Judith
308 3084, Allenton.
ROOF COATINGS All roof
types, specialising in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not aproblem. Member
Master Painters &
Roofing Association NZ
Spraymaster 0274337780
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes -offices -
and cars. Phone Craig
Rogers 307 6347, member
of Master Tinters NZ.
TILING - For all your tiling
requirements including kitchen
splash backs, flooring
etc. (full water proofing),
call Kevin on 027 496 8314.
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV
block, glare, heat control,
safety, security, privacy,
frosting films, solar protective
window films. Free
quotes, 20 years local service.
Phone 0800 368 468
now, Bill Breukelaar,
www.tintawindow.co.nz
TV Reception Specialists for
all your digital freeview
installations and repairs,
TV wall mounting, Smart
TV set-up, home theatre
installation. Call John at
Ashburton TV &Audio Ltd
03 308 7332 or 027 277
1062.
WINDSCREENS and house
glass. Qualified flat glass
glazier now in-house. Anything
glass, give us acall.
Your place or ours. Wilson
Windscreens, 152 Wills
Street, Ashburton. Phone
03 308 8485.
BUY ahome in Mid Canterbury
and receive The Courier
newspaper every week
to your letterbox. Local
news for local people.
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 7 November 2019, Page 35
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 withahealth professional whowill giveyou
free healthadvice on whattodoorwheretogoifyou
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
Saturday9th November is ThreeRivers Health,
7-11 Allens Road.
Consultations will be byappointmentonly.
To make an appointmentplease phone 308 9139.
Sunday10th November is Sealy Street Medical Practice,
Sealy Street.
Consultations will be byappointmentonly.
To make an appointmentplease phone 308 1212.
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
CountdownComplex,EastStreet,Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
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LICENCE ENDORSEMENTS
For Wheels, Tracks &Rollers,Dangerous Goods,
Vehicle Recovery & Passenger Training
SPORTING FIXTURES
ASHBURTON COLLEGE
NETBALL CLUB
Applications are now open for submissions of
interest for Coaches and Managers for all of our
College teams for the 2020 netball season.
There will be avery supportive and well
resourced Club and
Committee behind you.
For further details please contact our President
Vicki McArthur on 0274 913 946
Or email your submission to Club Secretary
angescammell@hotmail.com.
1278047
FREEPHONE0508237 483
or 03 348 8481, 027 510 0684
info@drivetech.co.nz |www.drivetech.co.nz
Submissions of interest close 15 November 2019.
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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
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Geraldine
Friday 15th &Sat 16th
November 2019
HOSPICE Mid Canterbury -
Here when you need us. If
you, or someone you care
about has a life limiting
illness, phone 307 8387 or
027 227 8387.
LOST &FOUND
LOST CAT
Male,Tabbywith
Ginger Tones&WhiteFeet
Answers to Berm
Missing sinceSunday,
could be locked in ashed.
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2202068
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A DOUBLE PASS TO
“Cabarnet”
Full bodied, well rounded and that
is just the lads. Afun filled night
to raise funds for Variety Theatre
Ashburton featuring the talented
Tainui Kuru, Chris Woods, Heath
Walters, Tony Kelly, Daniel Wilson
and Luke Glendining performing
songs from the Bee Gees, Coldplay,
Queen and many, many more.
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Entries close Thursday 4pm, November 14, 2019
One entryper person
My Pick This Week
Open Home: Saturday 11:45am -12:15pm
112 Cameron Street
•Westside classiccharacter
•2connecting living areas
•3double bedrooms
•Pretty established grounds
PUBLIC NOTICE
Price $485,000
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TheCancer Societyoffering
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and their families
CANCER SOCIETY
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ContactAnnie on 03 307 7691
SATURDAY 6 th &7 th
DECEMBER 2019
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Thur 7th
10.00 Ride Like aGirl
10.00 Judy
11.45 Last Christmas
12.05 Doctor Sleep
1.50
2.45
4.10
4.40
5.30
6.00
7.50
TerminatorDarkFate
Jojo Rabbit
Ride Like aGirl
PawPatrolReadyRaceRescue
TerminatorDarkFate
Last Christmas
Doctor Sleep
Sat9th
10.00 PawPatrolReady Race Rescue
10.00 Abominable
10.50 Maleficent2
11.40 Dora andthe Lost City of Gold
1.00 Doctor Sleep
1.30 Last Christmas
3.30 Judy
3.45 Jojo Rabbit
5.50 TerminatorDarkFate
6.00 Ride Like aGirl
7.50 Doctor Sleep
8.15 Last Christmas
PG
M
M
R16
R13
M
PG
G
R13
M
R16
Fri8th
10.00 Ride Like aGirl
10.00 Judy
11.45 Last Christmas
12.05 Doctor Sleep
PG
M
M
R16
1.35 TerminatorDarkFate R13
2.45
3.35
4.00
PawPatrolReady Race Rescue
DowntonAbbey
Jojo Rabbit
G
PG
M
5.45 TerminatorDarkFate R13
6.00
8.00
8.00
Ride Like aGirl
Last Christmas
Doctor Sleep
PG
M
R16
G
G
PG
PG
R16
M
M
M
R13
PG
R16
M
Sun 10th
10.00 PawPatrolReady Race Rescue G
10.00 Abominable
10.50 Maleficent2
G
PG
11.40 Dora and theLost City of Gold PG
12.50 Doctor Sleep R16
1.30
3.20
3.30
5.30
5.30
Last Christmas
Judy
Jojo Rabbit
Last Christmas
Ride Like aGirl
M
M
M
M
PG
7.30 TerminatorDarkFate R13
7.30 Doctor Sleep R16
Mon11th, Tues 12th
&Wed 13th
10.00 Ride Like aGirl
10.00 Judy
11.45 Last Christmas
12.05 Doctor Sleep
1.35 DowntonAbbey
2.45 Jojo Rabbit
3.45 TerminatorDarkFate
4.40 PawPatrolReady Race Rescue
5.30 TerminatorDarkFate
6.00 Ride Like aGirl
7.50 Doctor Sleep
8.00 Last Christmas
NO COMPS
Doctor Sleep,
Last Christmas,
TerminatorDarkFate
PG
M
M
R16
PG
M
R13
G
R13
PG
R16
M
Ashburton District Family History Group
AGM
Tuesday 12 November 2019
7.30 pm, Heritage Centre, West Street
Presentation of Reports
Election ofOfficers
Convenor Shari Early will speak on her recent trip
Supper tofollow
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ASHBURTON Society of
Arts - Spring into Xmas
Exhibition, Short Street
Studio. Guest: Vicki
Knudsen. Sat, Sun. 11am -
4pm, Mon, Wed. when sign
out. Enquiries 308 4533,
027 313 5178.
GARDEN SUPPLIES
DINING - Got a special
occasion coming up? Let
the Hotel Ashburton take
care of you. Phone 03 307
8887 and talk to our experienced
team.
Ashburton
Plains Rotary
MUSHROOM COMPOST
Available this Saturday
StuartTarbotton Contractors Yard
203 Frasers Road
9am to 12pm
$30 aloader scoop or $5 per bag.
APlainsRotaryCub fundraiser
Formoreinfoplease contact
ClaytonHoward021 1380 677
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SUPER
SALE
ELECTROLUX
OVEN 1.5
HAIER
BARFRIDGE
HAIER
FRIDGE FREEZER
SAMSUNG
FRONT LOADER
WESTINGHOUSE
FRIDGE FREEZER
BOSCH CANOPY
RANGEHOOD
2
ONLY
1
ONLY
2
ONLY
2
ONLY
1
ONLY
1
ONLY
Duo“pyro clean”
was$5369
NOW$2677
Stainless steel,
under bench
was$599
NOW$473
was$999
NOW$597
7.5kg
was$1199
NOW$598
Stainless steel
French door
was$4819
NOW$2617
Display
model
was$1299
NOW$833
WESTINGHOUSE
GAS COOKTOP
BEKO
WALL OVEN
FALCON GAS/
ELECTRIC RANGE
FISHER &PAYKEL
DOUBLE DISHDRAWER
PANASONIC
WASHING MACHINE
BEKO
FRIDGE FREEZER
90cm
1
ONLY
2
ONLY
1
ONLY
1
ONLY
2
ONLY
2
ONLY
was$2279
NOW$1377
5year
warranty
was$2099
NOW$1173
was$7295
NOW$5995
14 place
setting
was$2699
NOW$1857
7kg
was$949
NOW$597
Great
deal
was$1099
NOW$766
GENEVA
FOLDAWAY E-BIKE
KONIC 32’’TV
WITH DVD
LANGFORD
OUTDOOR CHAISE
NEWYORK
CHAIR
COLOURED
DRAWERS
MIX &MATCH
DOUBLE BED
2
ONLY
½
PRICE
2
ONLY
2year
warranty
was$1999
NOW$1475
2year
warranty
was$339
NOW$290
Faded
cushions
was$1699
NOW$675
was$999
NOW$475
Blue
only
was$449
NOW$250
was$1499
NOW$700
JERSEY
BARSETTING
LINEN
HEADBOARD - PEARL
MITSUBISHI
HEATPUMP
BOSCA360
WOOD FIRE
WEBER
CHARCOAL BBQ
KENWOOD CHEF
CAKE MIXER
1
ONLY
Shop
soiled
was$999
NOW$475
King or
Queen
was$995
NOW$395
4kW floor mount.
Excludes
installation
was$3279
NOW$2000
Excludes
flue
was$2499
‘NOW$1500
was$699
NOW$445
was$699
NOW$392
Scott
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