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Super Rugby comes to town
By Linda Clarke
Rugby fans will have the
chance to get up close to their
Crusader and All Black
heroes when the Crusaders
play the Hurricanes in aSuper
Rugby preseason game at the
Ashburton Showgrounds on
Saturday.
Children will be allowed
onfield after the 4pm game for
photos and autographs.
Around 5000 people are
expected to watch the game,
which also aims to fundraise
$10,000 for Mid Canterbury
mental health agencies.
New Crusader Dallas
McLeod, who grew up playing
rugby in Methven, will be
among the new Super Rugby
players taking the field.
“It’s awesome to be taking a
preseason game to Mid
Canterbury,’’ he said after
training on Tuesday. ‘‘It’s a
part of the Crusaders region
I’m proud to represent. I
played alot of rugby down
there growing up and Iknow
the local community will really
get behind us on Saturday.’’
McLeod was amember of
the New Zealand U20 side
and debuted for Canterbury’s
provincial rugby side last
season. ‘‘So for me, the 2020
Super Rugby season is an
awesome opportunity to build
on that experience, learn as
much as Ican from the
coaches and players in the
Crusaders environment and
continue to grow my own
game. If Ican do that, I’ll
hopefully put myself in a
position to take any
opportunities that come my
way throughout the season.”
It was surreal joining ateam
he had always aspired to play
for.
‘‘I’m fortunate to have a
chance to work alongside
some of the most professional
players in the game and I’ve
already learnt alot about my
role in the squad.”
McLeod said he was proud
of his Methven roots and to be
returning to play in front of a
home crowd.
‘‘It’s great if other young
players growing up in Mid
Canterbury can also see
there’s apathway to Super
Rugby if they work hard.”
He said the team, reigning
Super Rugby champions, was
looking forward to coming to
Ashburton and putting preseason
training into practice.
It was also agood opportunity
to engage with communities
and fans.
Mid Canterbury Rugby boss
Ian Patterson said the game
would be agreat rugby
occasion.
‘‘It is great for the town to
get agame of this level. The
weather forecast is good and it
should be agreat game
between two outstanding
teams.’’
He said the playing field
had had some special
treatment in the leadup to the
game, thanks to the combined
efforts of the rugby union,
Ashburton District Council’s
parks team and the Ashburton
A&P Association.
The group had six weeks to
bring the playing surface up to
spec after ahorse event. ‘‘It
was cored, aerated, top
dressed and undersown. It was
pretty intensive work.’’
Spectators will be able to
view the match from the
grandstand, the embankment
and hospitality tents to be set
up around the field.
Crusaders chief executive
Colin Mansbridge said the
club was thrilled to take part
in the fundraiser for mental
health.
‘‘We're honoured to be able
to dig deep for these services
and help them to implement
such vital programmes and
activities."
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Bumper barley yield for club
An eighthectare holding paddock
at the former Tinwald
saleyards is still paying dividends
for Mid Canterbury
machinery fans.
For the third yearinarow the
Mid Canterbury Vintage
Machinery Club has harvested a
crop of winter barley from the
site. And this year ithas been
cited as the best crop ever.
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said that despite the crop being
hit by hail in midNovember,
they were able toget 7.6 tonne
per hectare of dryland yield,
well up on last year’s 6.5 tonne
per hectare. The 2018 yield was
double the volume of the first
season’s crop.
‘‘It’s the best yield we’ve
had,’’ he said.
‘‘We’re probably still using all
that fertility from the saleyards
... and we got some of the rains
at the right time.’’
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the crop was harvested by Greg
Carr rather than by club members
with their own machinery,
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to a shortage of available
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time involved.
Mr Stewart was thankful to
the many individuals and businesses
who had ahand in the
successful season, among them
land owner Greg Donaldson,
Mr Carr, and club member
Allan Martin (in charge of the
agronomy), Ravensdown, Cates
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the sale ofthe crop would boost
the club’s funds following the
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Principal relishing comedy spot
By Mick Jensen
Tinwald School principal Peter
Livingstone likes nothing better
than putting asmile on aface, or
hearing people laugh. Standup
comedy is his new thing, and he’s
the support act for wellknown
comedian Ben Hurley at agig in
Methven in March.
Peter has performed at four
previous popup comedy sessions
in Methven in recent
months and is enjoying the
opportunity of delivering his
unique style of jokes and stories.
He was given the chance at
standup by comedy promoter
Bec Sandys.
Rehearsing routines, he says,
is not done in front of family or
friends, but rather to the bubbling
background of the spa pool
at home.
‘‘I type my ideas up on the
laptop and many of them are, to
be honest, rubbish. But Ioften
go back and figure out another
twist on them.’’
Peter said his day job meant
he was well practised at delivering
clear messages and talking to
Tinwald School principal and
part time comedian Peter
Livingstone.
large numbers.
He had also been an MC for a
number of events and aregular
local stage performer over the
years.
‘‘What Ideliver at events and
in shows is on behalf of someone
else, or prepared text.
‘‘For me, comedy has nothing
to do with my day job and is
outside of my previous comfort
zones.’’
He had been ‘‘as nervous as
hell’’ at his first standup gig, but
had got through it.
‘‘Bec Sandys videoed me on
stage, so Iwas able to see how
my comedy ‘hit’ the audience
and how Idelivered it.
‘‘The dread for all comedians
is that they are simply not going
to be funny, or get a positive
reaction.’’
Peter has built on his first gig
nerves, slowed down his delivery
and learnt to pause for an
audience reaction.
Simply standing up and telling
an old style joke doesn’t work
these days, he says.
‘‘You have to be astory teller,
have an original angle and
authentically connect with
people.
‘‘I take the mickey out of
myself and believe in the ‘fish out
of the water’ approach of taking
one context and putting it into a
totally different context.’’
He preferred to avoid excessive
swearing, didn’t use husband
and wife or Donald Trump jokes,
and didn't take digs at the rivalry
with Australia in his routine.
Instead, he preferred to use
twists on his own experiences
and observations, and used comedy
to sometimes highlight some
serious underlying social issues.
His jokes and stories use an
array of life experiences, including
his Christian upbringing,
strong belief in equality for
women, observations of what’s
delivered by the media, and
simply by people watching.
Peter is abig fan of English
comedy, including shows like
Fawlty Towers and Dad’s Army,
and performers such as Rowan
Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones and
Mel Smith.
He also admires the humour
of Michael McIntyre and Ed
Byrne.
His slot on the Ben Hurley
undercard at Samuel’s Bar on
March 27 is already sold out, and
he can’t wait to share his
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Singing school marks 20th year
By Mick Jensen
The Mid Canterbury Summer
Singing School is in its 20th year
and this year’s singing intakeis
rehearsing hardahead of three
public concerts, including a
special celebratorygala
performance on Saturday
evening.
Friday evening and Saturday
afternoon concerts will follow the
usualformat and present
favouritemedleys from the pastas
well as new music.
The galashow willalso feature
ascholarship alumni group, and
an alumnichoir of past students,
some of whomhave enjoyed
successful careers in musical
theatre.
Past scholarship winners
performing includeLuke
Glendining,Julia Bell,Jack
Hanrahan, Olivia Brown, Lucy
Clough, Jacqueline Doherty,
LibbyHigson, Samantha
McArthur, EmilyJaneStockman,
Jack Bubb,Joe Danielson and
three2020 scholarship winners.
The alumni choir of 40 includes
some wellknown performers such
as Chris Woods, Courtney
Donaldson,Jared Corbett, Layna
Hunt,Matt Williams, Megan
O'Reilly, Sophie Brennan, Sarah
Yeoman and Sarah Hart.
Singing schooldirector Jo
Castelow said 20 yearsofmusical
theatre camps was quite an
achievementand afitting
milestonetocelebrate in style.
‘‘In the early daysweperformed
at Ashburton College, butlater,
and to accommodate more
students and greater technical
requirements, we moved to the
event centre.’’
Numbers had been wellover
100 for many years and peaked at
150 afew years ago.This year’s
intakenumbered 120, she said,
with 70 juniors and 50 seniors.
Auditions for soughtaftersolo
roles were held on Sunday.
The public concerts willtake
audiences through such shows as
Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde,
Finding Neverland, Matilda,
Motownand manymore.
The senior and juniorgroups
will perform at all three concerts,
but the alumniatthe Saturday
evening concert only.
Tickets for all shows are
available from the Ashburton
Trust Event Centre or
ticketrocket.co.nz.
Photo:Seniors practising at
Mondayafternoon’s Mid
CanterburySummer Singing
Schoolsession.
World champs beckon Layna for final time
By Linda Clarke
Ashburtongrown singer and actor
Layna Hunt will represent New
Zealand at the talent Olympics in the
USA later this year.
Ms Hunt, 28, will be part of the
Kiwi contingent at the World Championships
of Performing Arts and is
busy fundraising for the trip.
The championships have been
running for 24 years and attracts
performers from over 60 countries;
they compete for medals, cash and
scholarships. The event will be held
at Disneyland in late July.
The talented local performer
attended the National Academy of
Singing and Dramatic Art after
leaving Ashburton College in 2009.
She was part of the New Zealand
team in 2017 and went to Long
Beach, California, with 25 others
ranging in age from 5to29years. She
bought home asilver and abronze
medal.
‘‘This year will be the last year I
can apply to attend as the age cuts off
at 29,’’ she said. ‘‘Being one of the
eldest members of the team was nice
as Ifelt that Icould lend ahelping
hand to the younger team members.’’
Ms Hunt said she loved acting and
dancing, but singing was her main
strength and she will only be competing
in singing categories at the
championships.
After grading with aBachelor of
Performing Arts from the national
academy in 2012, she has performed
in musicals in Mid Canterbury and
worked at the Court Theatre in
Christchurch, where she now lives.
‘‘As well as musicals Ihave been
singing with my partner’s Dad’s rock
bank Odyssey, who have been
together for over 45 years.
‘‘We play good, old school rock
music and perform often at the
Wunderbar in Lyttelton.’’
Tapping into her creativity, Ms
Hunt started her own photography
business Kaleidoscope Eyes Photography;
when she is not working
fulltime as a receptionist at Argus
Heating, she is out capturing special
memoriesfor others with her camera.
She is fundraising to attend the
world championships and is planning
to do sausage sizzles in both Christchurch
and Ashburton. She has also
started a Givealittle page where
supporters can help her cause: https:/
/givealittle.co.nz/cause/helplaynagettolafortheworldchampionships
Ms Hunt will be back in Ashburton
this week to take part in a special
alumni choir at the Mid Canterbury
Summer Singing School. The school
will be marking 20 years.
‘‘I have so many special memories
of performing in Ashburton. Singing
at Christmas in the Park, the summer
singing school with Jo Castelow and
Alice Sollis and Mid Canterbury
Children’s Theatre.
‘‘The Ashburton Operatic Society
productions hold very dear memories
to me. My alltime favourite memory
was performing as Eponine in Les
Miserables in2009. Getting to perform
in the brand new event theatre
was an absolute pleasure and something
Iwill treasure for life.’’
Layna Hunt is off to the World Championships of Performing Arts in
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Rugby’s $10k
goal for health
Ashburton District
Council and the Crusaders
have joined to
raise $10,000 for local
mental health services.
Both organisations
have pledged to donate
$1 each for every ticket
sold to the Crusaders v
Hurricanes game in
Ashburton; 5000 tickets
are on offer.
The $10,000 raised
will promote and support
mental health
awareness and suicide
prevention, through
Safer Mid Canterbury’s
Life's Worth Living
project activities.
Ashburton District
Mayor Neil Brown says
the fundraiser will help
to increase awareness
of a cause close to
many residents' hearts.
‘‘Like many rural
communities, mental
health is an issue for
our district. This
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and the services they
rely on in times of
need.
‘‘We're very proudto
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Mental health is such
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Keep focus on longterm vision
CassStreet businesses will
be bracing for some
disruption whenthe
streetscape renewal
project begins on January
27.
Businesses on the street
will be impacted when
underground water, sewer
and stormwater pipes are
installedinthe initial
stagesofthe CassStreet
work, which is expected to
takeabout fivemonths.
workwill beginat the Cass/
HavelockStreet
intersection.
Trafficand pedestrian
movementislikely to be
affected by road and
Courier Comment
footpath closures as work
progresses alongeach
area.
Businesses know there
will be somedisruption but
arekeeping hold of the
longterm vision thatwill
make the whole area more
modern, pleasantand
pedestrianfriendly.
It could be atough two
years forthe durationof
theproject, but tolerance
andpatience by everyone
whoworksinand visits the
CBDwill be key.
Andhow the
contractorsdothe first
section willset the tonefor
the whole project. Maybe
council could relax or
suspend parking
restrictions in the
undeveloped Eastfield car
park for customers who
needtoparkclose to
affectedbusinesses.
Council servicedelivery
group manager Neil
McCann says contractors
will be working with all
businesses in the affected
areas to ensure daytoday
business activitiesare
disrupted as little as
possible.
‘‘As with any major
works, heavymachinery,
noise,and dustinthe area
should be expectedduring
the projectduration.’’
He said council staff had
been visiting every business
and/orstakeholder in the
CBD to ensure owners
were aware of the project.
‘‘Once the physical
worksbegin, there will also
be close liaison from the
contractors with all
business owners.’’
Council will also provide
regular updates via an
electronic newsletter;
anyone can subscribe to
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Trevor hopes for swing to green
By Linda Clarke
Gardening enthusiast Trevor
Gamblin is hoping that 240
special seeds he planted nearly
12 months ago are about to bear
fruit.
The seeds were certificates of
merit awarded to 240 people by
organisers of the annual Ashburton
Garden Competition, run by
the town’s horticultural society.
Judges said the 240 gardens
had flowers, gardens and lawns
that were attractive, uplifting
and good for the soul.
The garden competition was
revamped last year and rather
than seeking entries, judges
viewed all the town’s gardens in
a driveby and awarded certificates
to the best.
Trophies for the best floral
display and best special feature
were still awarded.
Mr Gamblin said declining
entries had forced the change
last year and he was looking
forward to this year’s event. He
hopes that the 240 people
awarded certificates of merit will
have continued to love their
gardens and encouraged others
to do the same.
‘‘Hopefully last year’s certificates
have been talked about
and more will make an effort to
get their gardens up to scratch.’’
The certificates were wellreceived
and seven propertyowners
wrote to the society to
say thank you.
He said another noticeable
trend over the years was the
growing number of high front
fences, which sometimes hid
Trevor Gamblin with some of the 60 flower baskets he tends at his Lochlea home.
lovely gardens.
The competition, however, is
simply about acknowledging
attractive gardens and lawns and
encouraging people’s green
thumbs.
It has been running for about
60 years and also presents an
award for the best street.
Mr Gamblin, 85, has been
gardening all his life. Around the
Lochlea home he shares with
wife Anne are some 60 baskets
planted with fuchsias and petunias,
and aproductive vegetable
garden. The couple help others
in the lifestyle resort with their
gardens too.
He said gardening was a
pleasurable pastime and the
horticultural society was always
on the lookout for new members.
Members of the society will do
a preliminary competition
driveby at the end of this month
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High interest
in new plots
The new extension may be
allbut completed, but
burialplots are still
available in the original
Ashburton Cemeteryon
Seafield Road and
residentsare being
advised thesespaces need
to be used firstbefore
moving on to the new
extension.
The AshburtonDistrict
Council has built anew
cemetery alongsidethe
originaltomeet the
town's remembrance
needsfor the next 40
years. Space has been
fillingupinthe
Ashburton Cemeteryand
the $1.5 million extension
wasanecessary
investment.
As wordhas spread
aboutthe new extension,
council has beenfielding
inquiries to purchase
plots in the area, however
thesewill remain
unavailable untilthe last
remaining plots in the
original cemetery have
been used.
As well as providing
remembrance space for a
growing community,the
extensionisalso designed
to meetthe needsofan
increasingly culturally
diverseone.
It includes anatural
burial site,acremation
and ashes scattering area,
as wellasatraditional
gravesite.
Final touches are being
tidiedup at the new
cemetery, including
fencing andgates,
plantingsand signage.
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz
CBD revamp under way
Ashburton District Council has
announced that the construction
tender for the Ashburton
town centre streetscapes
renewal has been awarded to
TruLine Civil.
The Christchurchbased civil
engineering company will be
responsible for replacing and
upgrading the CBD's three
waters infrastructure; constructing
new road and footpath
surfaces; and installing new
landscape features.
The $15 million construction
project is expected to begin in
the CBD later this month and
will take about two years to
complete.
The project will create a
pedestrian and cyclefriendly
environment, introduce a
30kmh speed limit in the area
bordered by East, Moore, Cass
and Havelock streets, revitalise
the existing landscaping with
more trees, new plantings and
rain gardens, and install new
lighting and street furniture.
Concept designs were consulted
on with the community
in 2018.
Chair of the Town Centre
Subcommittee, councillor
Carolyn Cameron said the
council was impressed with
TruLine Civil's expertise and
Cass Street will be the first street to be redeveloped, with work beginning January 27.
experience in delivering projects
around Canterbury and
the wider South Island.
‘‘TruLine Civil have a
proven track record carrying
out a range of civil engineer
projects, and we are very
pleased to have them undertake
this significant upgrade.
‘‘We are excited asI'm sure
many in the community are, for
the physical works to finally
begin in the town centre. It will
make atremendous difference
to the look and feel of this
important space, with the intent
of reinforcing a viable and
vibrant CBD, reclaiming retail
spend and attracting businesses
back in the commercial
centre.’’
The design scheme was completed
in September 2019 and
is available on the council
website.
The council has been liaising
with affected stakeholders
including property owners and
businesses in the town centre
and will continue to work with
affected stakeholders to reduce
disruption as much as possible
throughout the project's twoyear
duration.
Work will begin on Cass
Street first, followed by
Tancred, Moore and Burnett
Streets, before work finishes up
on East Street and Havelock
Street. For more information
on the project, visit ashburtondc.govt.nz/ashburtoncbd.
Social sciences on Pat’s agenda
2245638
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It isn’t too manyyears ago that
PatrickSandrey wasinschool
uniform and astudent at
Ashburton College.
For thestartofthenew
school year,he’sback, thistime
at thefront of theclassroom,
and as ateacher.
The 22 yearold returnstohis
almamater to teach social
science, in amaternity cover
role.
Since leaving school,Patrick
has completedaBachelor of
Arts at theUniversity of
Canterbury, majoringin
history, andalsoearned a
Graduate Diploma in Teaching
and Learning.
Teaching is his chosen
profession and he’s excitedby
the prospectofstartinghis
journeyathis oldschool.
New Ashburton College
social science teacher
Patrick Sandrey is aformer
college old boy.
‘‘Before theinterviewfor the
job, Ihadn’tactuallybeenback
to Ashburton Collegesince
finishingasastudent.
‘‘Instinctively, Iprobably
thoughtIwas goinginfor a
detentionrather thanajob
interview.’’
Patrick said there was the
obvious senseoffamiliarity
withthe school, but coming
backasan educator would
present araft of newchallenges
and opportunities.
‘‘It’sonly natural to havea
few nerves mixed in as well, but
generally I’mreally looking
forward to seeingthe futurefocused
direction thatthe
school is heading in andI'm
eager to contribute where I
can.’’
Patrick saidhefondly
remembersplayinginthe
school football teamand
travellingtoaway tournaments,
eventhough the resultswere
subpar.
He also really enjoyed school
house events.
‘‘I thinkAsh Coll’shouse
culture is secondtonone.
Events like theprelimsand
Festival of the Spoken Word
werealways agreat chanceto
represent thehousecolours
and to show offsomeskills.’’
As an emergingeducator,
Patrickwill be workingtowards
completinghis two years
registration.
He follows in thefootstepsof
former Ashburton College
students,Tom Kitchen and
JackHanrahan, who haveboth
beenrecruited in recent
months to teach German and
drama respectively,and former
headboy Michael Clark, who is
now the assistant head of the
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Century on debut
makes rep coach smile
Recordbreaking knocks by
two young Mid Canterbury
cricketers at Hawke Cup level
have senior rep coach Garfield
Charles smiling about
cricket seasons to come.
Angus Jemmett, 16, scored
108 on debut for the team
against Otago Country last
weekend while Archie Redfern,
18, scored 94.
Charles said the impressive
tallies helped Mid Canterbury
post 327, but Otago Country
scored 331 for 8inreply and
collected the first innings
points.
He said the batting of
Angus and Archie was ahuge
highlight of the game. The pair
are among several youngsters
Charles is blooding into the
side.
‘‘If these guys stay around,
in the next few years we will be
aforce.’’
Charles said Angus’ 108 was
asensational knock. The Ashburton
College first XI cricketer
opened the batting with
Nick Gilbert, who departed in
the fifth over.
He said Angus gave the
Otago Country fielders just
one chance and played a
classic opener’s knock, his runs coming off
224 balls over two sessions. He was eventually
caught at midon.
Archie, batting at No 3, also showed his
quality, hitting his 94 off 178 balls and always
looking in control.
‘‘Unfortunately he fell short of his century.
Angus Jemmett
They set aleg side field for
the short delivery and he
gloved one.’’
While Angus will be back
this season, Archie had knee
surgery this week and is
unlikely to play again in this
Hawke Cup campaign.
Charles said the Christchurch
Boys’ High School
cricketer had abright future
and would be aiming to make
the Canterbury Under 19s
again, and higher, when he
had recovered.
Angus and Archie created
a new record Mid Canterbury
partnership (176) for
any wicket against Otago
Country. Captain James
Southby also scored 53 and
starred with the ball, taking 4
wickets. Other wickettakers
were Shaun Stagg 260 and
Will Graham 138 and Jay
Houston 146.
Two games remain in the
Hawke Cup and Mid Canterbury
will take on North
Otago at Aorangi Oval in
Timaru this weekend.
Charles said with Redfern
and opener Nick Gilbert
unavailable, 15yearold
Devon Flannery would get a
chance to play.
Mid Canterbury then faces Southland at
Timaru on February 22 and 23. The side’s
other Hawke Cup match against South
Canterbury in early December was abandoned
when floodwaters in the Rangitata
River shut down road access to Timaru.
Archie Redfern
The Mid Canterbury Cricket primary rep team, back row, coach Kath Clark, Bailey Fletcher,
Jack Butterick, Tyler Maher, Patrick McHugh, Hanroux Wessels, manager Rosie Robinson,
front, Tom Mckenzie, Blake Robinson, co captains Henry King, George Fulton and Ryan
Richan. (Absent: Ben Walker)
Youngsters nab trophy
AMid Canterbury cricket rep team has won the
Neville Hoskin Plate at the South Island Primary
Schools Tournament (SIPST) inWestport.
The team beat Marlborough byjust one run to
bringhome the silverwareand cap off agood week
of competitive cricket.
Batting first, Mid Canterbury scored 148 inthe
plate final, before being bowled out in the 38th
over of the 40 over match.
Top scorers were Patrick McHugh on 39 and
Blake Robinson with 27. George Fulton followed
up his 21 runs withthe battotake 520 offhis eight
overs.
Day one of the fiveday tournament did not
start well for Mid Canterbury, with their first T20
game against Southland Country abandoned and
the second game resulting in a defeat against
Marlborough.
On day two, they upset aDunedin team inthe
20over encounter with three balls to spare, but
lostasecond game to Nelson by 29 runs. Day three
resulted in wins over Buller and Otago Country.
Mid Canterbury finished 4th equal with five
other teams after the grading rounds, but alower
netrun rate put theminthe bottomdivision of the
playoffs.
Playing inthe semifinal ofthe Neville Hoskin
Plate against West Coast, the Mid Canterbury
boysscored 3855 from their 40 overs andwenton
to comfortably win the match by ahuge 330 run
margin.
Blake Robinson retired on84, Tyler Maher hit
78 offjust 36 balls, GeorgeFulton pickedupahalf
century and Hanroux Wessels took 410 from his
4.4 overs.
The Mid Canterbury team was coached by
Kathryn Clark and Rosie Robinson was the team
manager.
Page 8, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday 16 January 2020
Pickleball event
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Ashburton will host the
South Island’s first pickleball
tournament this year.
Called the Mid Canterbury
Winter Classic 2020,
the tournament will run
from July 1012 and be
held at EA Networks
Centre. The centre hosts
regular pickleball sessions
on Sundays.
Pickleball combines elements
of badminton, tennis,
and table tennis and is
one ofthe fastest growing
sports inAmerica.
Playersuse special paddles
and awiffle ball, and
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Hiphopping for acause
By Toni Williams
Dance teacher and choreographer
Poppy Donaldson ran a
hiphop workshop in Ashburton
last weekend to raise money for
people affected by the Australian
bushfires.
The 26yearold, who has
lived in Melbourne, Australia,
for the past seven years hails
from Ashburton. She was home
for the holidays and wanted to
do something to support those
back in her newlyadopted
country.
“It’s something that really hits
home for me because it’s the
place I chose to make my
second home and literally the
whole country is on fire at the
moment,” she said
While her own home in the
citywas untouched, she knew of
people who had been affected.
“There’s been alot of bushfires
around Melbourne and it’s
affected alot of the people I
know and alot of families of
people Iknow.”
Her workshop was well
received. Twentyfive women,
of all ages and abilities, took up
her offer to learn some hiphop
moves at the Balmoral Hall in
downtown Ashburton onSaturday.
It was the studio she
learned todance in more than
20 years ago.
Ms Donaldson, who has been
dancing since she was three
years old, has been choreographing
and teaching dance
since she was 15 years old.
She originally trained under
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Dance teacher Poppy Donaldson leads ahip-hop workshop for budding dancers keen to
learn new moves and support people affected by the Australian bushfires.
Ashburton dance teacher Charmaine
Quaid and then worked
with musical theatre, including
the children’s and operatic theatres
in Ashburton, the Methven
Theatre Company and Hagley
Dance Company in
Christchurch before venturing
across the Tasman to take up a
scholarshipstudy opportunity at
The Edge Performers School in
Melbourne in 2011.
It opened up the door to
professional work and she now
teaches dance, including hiphop,
jazz, tap and ballet, at two
studios in Melbourne six days a
week. One of those studios has
a hiphop dance team which
competes in the United States
every two years.
During the 90minute workshop,
which included cardio
warmup and stretches,budding
dancers learned some grooves,
learned about isolation body
movements, waacking (adance
style) and to let go and havefun.
She encouraged people to ask
heaps ofquestions.
“It’s going to be super fun,
super chilled,” she said, of the
workshop.
“It’s all about just getting out
there and doing something fun
for yourselves but also for the
community.”
She was grateful for the
support from the Ashburton
District Council and the dance
studios around town who had
shown their support.
Money raised from the workshop
was to be given to Salvation
Army who were helping
people affected bythe fires.
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Ian Fyfeand Paul Gray tinker with athree-horsepower Hornsbystationary engine during anopen day
at the Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum.
Showcasing engineering history
Ian Fyfe and Paul Gray enjoy
tinkering with engines.
They both have an interest in
engineering and, as members ofthe
Plains Vintage Railway and
Historical Museum, they get to
explore the workings of the many
engines on site at the Tinwald
facility and learn about their
history.
They also get to showcase them
to the public, which they were
doing last weekendasthey worked
with some of the stationary, or
fixed, engines; among them a
couple of Hornsby’s engines, an
Anderson Foundry engine and a
Fowler engine.
The Hornsby (pictured front) is
around 100 years old. It was made
in England and converted from gas
to petrol.
The threehorsepower engine
was used to pump water before
electricity arrived.
The Anderson engine, aquiet
running engine, was used in Mid
Canterbury dairy sheds. It too is
three horsepower and runs on
petrol.
However the bigger Fowler, an
eighthorsepower model, was used
on Mid Canterbury’s irrigation
motor pumps and runs on diesel.
Tinkering with engines is ahobby
both men have been able to do in
their professional lives as truck
drivers, although Mr Fyfe is since
retired.
Couple tow coffin
to Parliament
Camilla and Julian Cox left Ashburton on Wednesday morning with their
tandem bike and coffin on their awareness ride to Wellington.
Dunedin husband and wife Julian and
Camilla Cox arrived in Ashburton on
Tuesday afternoon on atandem bicycle
and towing a coffin with a skeleton
named Hope seated behind them.
The couple are part way through an
epic 1200km ride from Dunedin to
Wellington aimed at persuading the
Government to increase the funding of
Pharmac, the agencywhich decideswhich
medicines and pharmaceutical products
are subsidised for use in the community
and public hospitals.
The bike trip isapart of an awareness
campaign and is collecting signatures for
apetition over its 18day duration.
The petition, organised by Patient
Voice Aotearoa, asks Parliament to urge
the Minister of Health to conduct
external reform of Pharmac and to
double Pharmac’s budget immediately,
with aplan to triple the budgetwithintwo
years.
The drug funding issue is important to
Julian and Camilla Fox because their
19yearold daughter Rachael has cystic
fibrosis, but cannot freely get new lifesaving
and lifechanging medications
here.
‘‘We can’t access the drugs in New
Zealand, despite these medicines being
funded in countries like Australia and
Britain,’’ Mr Cox said.
‘‘Pharmac has agreed tofund at least
one of these treatments, kalydeco, with
low priority. This effectively means it will
never be funded.
‘‘People who need kalydeco, like our
daughter, just can’t afford to wait.’’
New Zealanders who have never
needed unfunded medicines don’t know
how dire the state of funding in New
Zealand is, says Mr Cox.
New Zealand ranked last out of 20
OECD countries for market access to
modern medicines.
‘‘We think it’s just so important that
the petition to double Pharmac’s budget
is successful, so we decided to do the ride
to Wellington to generate publicity, raise
awareness and collect more signatures.’’
The tandem bike being ridden bythe
Dunedin couple was bought 28 years ago
to tour the USA, after the pair finished a
year teaching inJapan.
The coffin being pulled weighs in at
about 50kg with luggage inside it.
The couple plan to arrive in Wellington
on January 22 and will leave the
coffin outside Parliament and present the
petition.
The petition is aiming for 250,000
signatures and can be viewed and signed
via the website rip.kiwi.
Cultural showcase back on
The Ashburton district
will once again showcase
its cultural diversity at the
11th Multi Cultural Bite
(MCB) event on February
6.
The community event
invites different cultures
from within the community
to prepare and share
bitesized portions of
food which represent a
taste of their culture.
There is also an entertainment
lineup with an
international flavour that
offers afurther glimpse of
cultural identity.
MCB coordinator Ida
Casipit said the final
details of the Waitangi
Day event were coming
together and it was shaping
up to be agreat day
out and acelebration of
the district’s cultural
roots.
Countries signed up for
the food stalls included
the Philippines, Singapore,
Brazil, Egypt, India,
Nepal, Argentina, Tonga,
Netherlands, Sri Lanka
and Samoa.
New countries for this
year’s event were Nigeria,
Poland and South Africa.
Mrs Casipit said there
Takumi Japanese Drumming Group
was a huge lineup of
performers that included
the return of the popular
Takumi Japanese Drumming
Group.
Others on stage were
the CCC Samoa Ashburton
Youth and Christchurch
Zhonghua Chinese
Society dancers.
Local performers
included Ocean Waitokia,
Ashburton Silver
Band, Tekoare Paul and
Ashburton Pipe Band.
‘‘The emphasis is about
showcasing all the different
cultures that now call
the Ashburton district
their home,’’ she said.
‘‘There will be teachings
of how to wear traditional
clothes, henna, calligraphy
sessions and face
painting, as well as the
Smile project, map pinning,
and aphotobooth.
‘‘Bite is not just about
nourishing ourselves with
different foods, but also
about educating ourselves
about different cultures
as well.’’
The event will also feature
acultural parade and
judging of the best stall
and food. MCB runs from
10am until 2pm and will
be held on East Street in
front of the clock tower
and around Baring
Square East.
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Family Notices
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DOLBEY, Wilfred (Keith):
Died peacefully on December
29, 2019 aged 88 years, now
back in the arms of his true
love Ngaire to whom he was
married for57years.
Best ever dad, father in law
& grandad of Rosy & Peter,
Shirley &the late Tim &Don,
Carolyn & Richard, Lenny &
Trina, Robert&Merran, Emelia,
Michael,&Issy &Wayne.
Loved eldest son of the late
Leonard and Florence Dolbey,
and brother to the late
Maureen, Daphne, &Yvonne.
Will be sadly missed but will
be in our hearts forever. Alife
well lived.
Messages to: The Dolbey
Family, c/- PO Box 6035,
Ashburton7742
A service celebrating Keith’s
lifehas already been held.
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GRIFFITHS, John: On
January 11, 2020, suddenly
at Ashburton. Aged 82 years.
Dearly lovedhusband of Janett.
Much loved dad of David and
Gail, Mike and Michelle, Anne
and Hoss Yeatman, Richard
and Megan, and Jan and
Quinny Ross. Loving grandad
of all his grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Loved
brother and brother in law of
Mervyn and the late Judith
Richardson. ”A valued member
of the Ashburton community”.
Messages to the Griffiths
family PO Box 472, Ashburton
7740. Agraveside service for
John has been held.
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HARE, James Joseph (Jim):
On January9,2020, peacefully
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and companion of the late
Joan. Much loved dad of
Richard and Annie, and Sue
and Cliff. Loved grandpa of all
his grandchildren and great
grandchildren whom he was
very proud. Special thanks to
his Methven House family for
their loving care and kindness
to Jim. At Jim’s request a
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LILL, Donald John
Cunningham: On January
10, 2020, peacefully at
Ashburton Hospital, after a
shortillness.Belovedhusband
and soulmate of Elizabeth,
loved father and father-inlaw
of Mike and Florence
(France), Geoff and Julie,
Felicity and Doug, Cate and
Ben and cherished grandpa
of Kaelan, Alexanne, George,
Ben, Hamish, Sophie, Alex,
Georgie, Ella, Joe, Charlie and
loved brother of Margaret.
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SKILLING, Nisbet Irene
Georgena: Passed away
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Hospital on January 13, 2020.
Aged 95 years. Wife of the
late Ron. Loved mother and
mother in law of Annette
and Les Wickstead, (Australia)
Lyall, (Australia) Carolyn and
Les Donaldson and loved
grandma of Jason, and Julian
and great grandma of Ally,
and Jessie; and Tristan. Loved
auntie of all her nieces and
nephews. No flowers by
request please but donations
to the Blind Foundation
would be appreciated and
may be left at the service.
Messages to Skilling family,
POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
Special thanks to the staff
at Rosebank Rest Home and
Ashburton Hospital for their
special care and attention
they gave to Nisbet. Aservice
to celebrate Nisbet’s life
will be held at our Chapel
Cnr East and Cox Streets,
Ashburton on Thursday
January, 16, commencing at
2.00pm. Followed by private
cremation at the Ashburton
Crematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
SAMANTHA
ROSE
FLOWERS
STAPLES, Ernest: (Ness):
Passed away peacefully,
after a long illness, on
January 1,2020, at his home,
Christchurch. Loved husband
of Bevand father and father in
lawofChris and Rana, Dwayne,
Karl and Mel, Hayley and Andy
and much loved grandad
of Michael and Kate; Max,
and Devon; Tamara, Mason,
and Danielle. Messages to
POBox 22, Methven 7745. At
Ness’ request aprivate family
servicehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
WHYTE, Myra Dulcie: (Dulc),
on January 9,2020, peacefully
at Radius Millstream,
Ashburton. Treasured wife
of the late Jack. Dearly loved
mum of Graeme and Michelle,
and Barry. Loved gran of
Nathan, Simon and Skye, Matt
andAleysia, and Emily. Aloved
sister, sister inlaw, and aunt.
Messages to the Whyte family
c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton
7740. A service for Dulc has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Fire ribbons
Volunteering Mid &
South Canterbury are
supporting the volunteers
fighting the fires in Australia
selling ribbons in
the red and blue colour of
the International firefighter
ribbons. The colours
represent red for fire and
FLOWERS +WEDDINGS +GIFTWARE
SAME DAY DELIVERY IN ASHBURTON
WWW.SAMANTHAROSEFLOWERS.CO.NZ
03 307 4020
Family owned,
locally owned
LREA2008
MCRE
blue for water.
The ribbons are available
for agold coin donation
at Community House
Mid Canterbury, 44 Cass
Street.
All money raised will
go to the firefighters in
Australia.
22 MooreStreet,
Ashburton
0800 2636679
2196498
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Restrictions used
to manage water
The average daily water
consumption in Ashburton,
Tinwald and Lake
Hood forthe first 14 days
of the 2020 year was
15,244 m3, peaking on
January 12 at 19,918 m3.
Residents in Ashburton,
Chertsey, Fairton,
Hinds, Hakatere, Lake
Hood, Mayfield and
Rakaia are currently on
Level 1 water restrictions,
whileMethven and
Mt Somers residents are
on Level 2restrictions.
Council used water
restrictions asatool for
managing demand onits
potable water supplies,
said Ashburton council’s
acting group manager
service delivery Brian
Fauth.
He said generally
Level1waterrestrictions
were largely precautionary
and usually enacted
in the summer period as
areminder to customers
to use water sensibly during
the hottest periods of
the year.
In other cases more
targeted water restrictions
(Levels 2to5)may
be required and could be
applied for a range of
reasons such as maintaining
acceptable levels
of service, protecting a
water source from
excessive depletion,
ensuring compliance
with resource consent
limits and conserving
water where a supply’s
capacity was reduced, he
said.
The five levels of water
restrictions that council
canimplement are: Level
1 alternative day use;
Level 2alternate days,
timelimited; Level 3
hand held hosing; Level
4hosing ban; Level 5–
water conservation
notice (emergency management).
There are around
500km of drinking water
pipes in Ashburton.
Council operates 12
water supply schemes
across the district, schemes
that service around
71% of the population.
Few submitters
on electoral areas
Geraldine people say
they don’t want to be
lumped in with Queenstown,
Wanaka and other
towns in the Waitaki
voting district.
The Electoral Commission
is seeking views
about proposed electorate
boundary changes
and seven Geraldine
submitters say they
identify with the Rangitata
electorate rather
than Waitaki.
Rangitata takes in
Mid Canterbury and
Timaru.
There were no submissions
on changes to
the Rangitata electorate
to include Rakaia, which
was previously part of
the Selwyn electorate.
Geraldine resident
Jan Oliver, in a submission
to the commission,
said she had
been a resident of
Geraldine for over 50
years and never missed
voting in ageneral election.
She said Geraldine
was connected to Timaru
for its local government,
health care and education
and the town was
just 30 minutes away.
‘‘It makes no sense to
me that Geraldine is
lumped inwith Queenstown,
Wanaka, Cromwell,
Alexandra,
Oamaru, Tekapo and
Twizel and that our elected
representative
resides in Oamaru.’’
Other submitters said
Geraldine identified with
Timaru and Ashburton.
Mike Clare said he
accepted the rationale
for population determining
boundaries, but
including Geraldine in
the greater Waitaki was
bizarre.
‘‘It’s obvious whoever
did this has no concept of
the topography and roading.
Please show some
commonsense.’’
Alister France said
Geraldine had been an
orphan area of interest
for many years. But it
would be better for the
town tobeinthe Rangitata
electorate, while
Waitaki could gather
more areas ofits interest
in the south.
The commission will
hold public hearings of
objections and counterobjections
next month on
all electorate boundaries,
with a final decision in
April.
Rangitata MPAndrew
Falloon had pushed for
Rakaia to be in the
Rangitata electorate.
“There’s a requirement
for them to consider
communities of
interest, and that’s the
argument Iput to them
over areas like Rakaia,
Chertsey, Lauriston,
Dorie and Pendarves
being included with Ashburton
rather than Akaroa
and Rolleston.
“Geraldineisinasimilar
position where for a
number of years they’ve
been part of the Timaru
district but not in the
same electorate as Timaru
itself, so Ican completely
understand their
desire to be part of the
Rangitata electorate.
Unfortunately the
requirements around
population are very tight,
so it’s difficult to see how
Geraldine can be
included without major
changes elsewhere.”
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Enrolling your child at school
Your child can startschoolorkura in New Zealand
between ages fiveand six. All children must be
enrolled at school by their sixth birthday.
If you enrolyour child in aschool whichhas cohort
entry,your childmay be abletostartschoolbefore
their fifth birthday. Cohort entry is when new
entrants start school in groupsthroughout the year,
at the startofeachschool term.
When yourchildhas started at schoolorkura, they
must go to school everyday. This is achange from
the earlier rule,where regular attendance was
required only fromage six.
Enrolling early helpsthe school or kurawith their
planning.
As soon as you’vedecidedonaschool or kura get
in touch withthemtoenrolyour child,arrange atime
for your child to startand arrangesomevisits to get
yourchildused to school or kura.
Choosing aschool
You can not always enrolyour child at any school
you like.
If the schoolhas an ‘enrolmentscheme’, inother
words,iszoned, thisgivesthem the authority to
restrictenrolments to families living withinthe zone.
If you want your childtoattendazoned school and
you live outside thezoneyou willhave to apply to go
into their ballot.
Alternatively,yourarea may havemorethan one
school option for you to consider.
Contact your school of choice to discuss options.
Changingschools
If yourchildischanging schoolorkura for any
reason, you need to let the school know they are
leavingand which school they willbegoing to, and
make sure they are enrolledintheir new school.This
includes movingtoanewprimary school, kura,
intermediate or secondary school.
Once your child is enrolled at anew school, all
theirpersonal records will be sent from theprevious
one.
Hinds School
Are you looking for after school
and holiday childcare?
Ashburton Borough
School
OSCAR Programme
(Out of School Care And Recreation)
Monday - Friday (School terms)
3.00pm - 5.30pm
Monday - Friday (School holidays)
8.30am - 5.30pm
5 - 13 year olds
We provide:
Recreation and art and craft activities
Homework supervision
Afternoon tea
Adult child ratio: 1:10
Experienced and caring staff
A safe environment
LIMITED CASUAL AND PERMANENT
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW
for further information
contact the school office 307 8529
You do not have to be a
Borough School student to attend
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Hinds School is afull primary school catering for
students Years 18.
We have adedicated staff who work hardto
foster alove of learning and success for all
students, forming strong partnershipswith parents
and students.
Our staff focus is to cater for all students
abilities and needs by delivering quality teaching
and learning through our Core Beliefs
FoundationLearning Skills (literacy and
numeracy), Students as Powerful Learners, aRich,
Relevant and Real Curriculum and Teachers as
Mentors.
These beliefs are well supported by our PRIDE
values: Partnership, Respect, Integrity,
Determination and Excellence.
Within the structure of Hinds School is the
management of the Mid CanterburyTechnology
Centre (MCTC). It caters for 10 surrounding rural
and Ashburtonbased schools.
MCTCisavaluable asset to our Mid Canterbury
region, which Year 7and 8students attend every
week.
Strong communication between homeand
school is essential, this is delivered by way of class
seesaw, email,school newsletter, Facebook and
our school website.
Being arural based school we are the hub of the
community and we welcome all within our district
to join us at school based functionsand events.
We are very appreciative of our community’s
support and assistance of our students.
Together we strive for our school vision‘‘to be
the best we can be’.
Waihi School
We Believe in Boys
As specialists inboys’ education, we spend alot
of time thinking about the unique ways in which
boys learn and grow.
Singlesex education programmes allow boys to
thrive and learn at their own developmental pace
in accordance with their unique learning and
emotional needs.
Boys learn better in an environment that:
~allows them to move while learning (more
kinaesthetic learning and less time on chairs),
~ gives them tasks to apply knowledge, i.e.
learning by doing handson activities,
~recognises that boys often ‘act first and think
later’ so teaches them to take risks responsibly,
~encourages humour; boys make each other
laugh, it is agreat coping strategy,
~ accepts that boys are more comfortable
writing about action, not feelings,
~gives them asafe space inwhich to embrace
performance and other creativepursuits –boys are
extremely creative,
~understands that boys track moving objects
faster than girls but don’t hear as well therefore
they need instructions to be short and clear,
~ recognises boys have boundless physical
energy they are often competitive, physical in
nature and inclined toward competitive sport, ~
recognises that boys are essentially disorganised,
so helps them manage themselves,
~provides great male role models and gives
boys an opportunity to be leaders and teaches
them how to lead.
If you’d like to know more or if you think your
son would thrive in this environment, then please
contact us for an informal chat or to arrange avisit.
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AshburtonCollege
Individual ExcellenceinaSupportive LearningEnvironment
COMMENCEMENT OF COLLEGE YEAR 2020
NewEnrolments: AllYear Levels (Students) and Adult Students.
From Monday27January, by appointment
If your student isnot yet enrolled at the College or, asanadult student you are not enrolled, please
phone theCollege Office(308 4193), from Monday20January, tomakeanappointment.
Enrolmentfor Year 9students will include testing.
Leavers sinceend of 2019
Any students not returning to College and who have not notified this, please make contact with the
College Office (308 4193), from Monday27January.
Course Confirmation Arrangements: ForselectedYear 12 and 13 Students only,
by appointment
Dates: Monday27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday29January, 10:00am-5:00pm.
Venue: College Library.
Year 12 and 13 studentsrequired to confirmcourses, in relation to subjectclashes/courseentry pre-requisites,
will be advised by email to parents/caregiversand students, by Tuesday21January.
Families without email will be notified via post.
Electronic Booking System -Please Book Your AppointmentTime
• Anelectronic booking system is operating forthesedays.
• ‘Howtobook’instructions will be included in the email/letter home.
• The booking system will be open from the time youreceiveyour email/letter.
If,due to genuine circumstances,astudentisunable to attend on the abovedates please
email info@ashcoll.school.nz or phone 308 4193. An alternativedate/time will be arranged.
NCEA Results Document: Allstudents -please bring print-out of NCEA Results Document.
Year LevelInformation and Return Dates
Reminder
• Students, ofany year level, not yet enrolled are required todoso-refer to above information and
please phone foranappointment.
• Specific Year 12 and13students: Course Confirmation required -refer to aboveinformation, and please
book on-line foranappointment.
• NewYear10, 11, 12 and 13 students who have enrolled. Please reportdirectly to the StudentOffice.
Year 9Students -Monday03February
• All Year 9students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• Please reporttothe Auditorium at 8:50am.
Year 13 Students -Monday03February
• All Year 13 students attend,inuniform(College year starts)
• All Year 13 students reporttoAuditorium at 10:00am (notelatestart).
• New Year 13 students reportdirectly to StudentOffice.
• Year 13 students will be released at 12.25pm unless course confirmation meeting required.
Tuesday04February
•Year 13 students return to College Period 3 (11:25am), unless course confirmation meeting
required.Totimetabled classes.
Wednesday05February
•Year 13 students–start Period2(10:00am).ToAko groups.
CommunityEntry Programme Students -Monday03February
• Interviewswith families and students to prepareIndividual Learning Plans begin Monday.
• Families and studentswill be contactedinadvancebythe Community EntryProgramme Manager to
arrange appointmenttimes.
• Any questions–pleasephoneDeniseon027 308 4193.
Kōhanga Students -Monday03February
• All Kōhanga students return, to startat8:45am.
Year 10 Students -Tuesday04February
• All Year 10 students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• All Year 10 students reporttothe Auditorium at 9:00am.
• New Year 10 students reportdirectly to StudentOffice.
SLSU (StudentLearning SupportUnit) Students –Tuesday04February
• All year level students attend,inuniform(College year starts). Transportstarts today.
Year 11 Students -Wednesday05February
• Course confirmation not required -coursesremain as selectedatthe end of 2019or, where changes may
be required,senior staff will meet with those students.
• All Year 11 students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• All Year 11 students reporttoUpstairs Café at 9:00am
• New Year 11 studentsreportdirectly to StudentOffice.
Year 12 Students -Wednesday05February
• All Year 12 students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• All Year 12 students reporttoAuditorium at 9:00am.
• New Year 12 studentsreportdirectly to StudentOffice.
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Ashburton College
Kia Ora and Welcome
Thank you for considering Ashburton
College for your child’s
secondary education.
As alarge college weoffer afull
range of academic and vocational
subjects. Likewise, we offer an
enormous scope of sporting and
cultural opportunities.
If your child has an interest in an
activity then chances are we will
have itonoffer. Equally valued is
our widespread community support
which enhances what we can
offer to students’ learning, work
and life experiences, and activities.
Our key goal is to provide a
futurefocused education that will
enable our leavers to thrive in
Ross Preece
their futures and to make apositive
contribution to our society.
As part of this futurefocus we
have, this year, offered our Innovation
Programme to both Year 9
and 10 students.
The emphasis of this programme
istodevelop the skills of
communication, collaboration,
creative problemsolving and
resilience. Our college’s values of
‘Quality, Pride and Respect’ will
continue to serve our students and
our community well.
Currently, weare in the master
planning process for asignificant
school rebuild, as approved by the
Ministry of Education last year.
Thank you for considering our
College.
Ross Preece
Principal/Tumuaki
What Do Students Bring On Their First DayToCollege?
AllYear Levels -onday one please just bring arefill pad and pens (thereisnoneed to bring all books).
StationeryRequirements 2020:
• Year 8students entering Year 9: Students issued with astationerylist during new entrants’visit.
• Year 9students entering Year 10: Astationerylist wasincluded with Year 9Reports posted at theend of
2019.
Forboth year levels stationerylists arealso available on the College web-site:
www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz
• Years 10-12 entering Years 11-13: Students will be advisedbytheir subjectteachers as to whatstationery
they arerequired to have as they attend each subjectclass.
This will be issued with timetables.
Bring Your OwnDeviceRequirements 2020 -all students:
Areminder thatweare asking all students to bring their owndevicetoschool.Specifications have beenissued
to families.Alimited number of devices will be available forstudents not able to provide their own.
College Uniform Clothing Shop
• Open from Monday20January, during officehours: 8:00am-4:30pm.
• Pleasecome to the College Office.
Newand Returning International Students -Enrolments/Orientation:
Wednesday29January - New International Students Only
• Host families please deliver students to,and collect from, the College Office.
• Day starts at 11:00am and finishes at 3:00pm.
• Bring ownlunch.
• Students please bring Passport, and InsuranceDocumentation if youhave this.
• The Clothing Shop will be opened forInternational Students and Host Families.
Thursday30January - New International Students
• Orientation continues.
• Day starts at 11:00am and finishes at 3:00pm.
• Bring ownlunch.
Friday31January - All International Students Welcome
• Day Trip.
• Bring ownlunch,sun screen, sun glasses,swimwear and towel.
Monday03February - Year 9and 13 International Students start
Tuesday04February - Year 10 International Students start
Wednesday05February - Year 11 and 12 International Students start
Year 12 Peer SupportStudents -Monday03February
• Meet in Upstairs Café at 11:25am (Period 3) forbriefing.
• Pleasewear College uniform.
• Peer SupportofYear 9students Period 4(12:25pm).
• 1:20pm -sausagesizzle provided forYear 9, and Year 12 Peer Supportstudents.
• Year 12 studentsleave College at 1:50pm.
Buses -Mid CanterburySchool TransportSystem(MCSTS)
• AllCollege bus runs commenceMonday03February.
These include Ashburton Intermediate School students and Primary students of schools which use the
MCSTSService
Enrolment-ifnot already completed,pleaseaction by Monday20January
• Existingbus students -wedorequireMCSTStobenotified if continuing to use the bus service.
Please advise via email (admin@mcsts.co.nz) -[anytime],orphone: 307 2420.
• Enrolment of students newtothe bus service -please completethrough the web-site www.mcsts.co.nz.
Note: Newbus students arerequiredtoenrol with the bus servicebefore theycan use the buses.
• Parents/caregivers will be notified via email, orbypost where email isnot available, when enrolment is
complete.
Note: Bus Routes –information forall currentusers
Bus routes continue the same as they were at the end of Term Four,2019. Thereare no changes.
College Office Hours
Theofficewill be open from Monday20January,8:00am-4:30pm.
Other Dates
• Leadership Camp (Year 13 students who areconfirmed as attending)
-Monday27-Wednesday29January
• Teacher Only Days -Thursday 30 Januaryand Friday31January
• Pōwhiritowelcome new staff and students(11:30am) -Wednesday05February
• WaitangiDay public holiday -Thursday06February
COLLEGE CONTACTDETAILS Phone:(03)308 4193
Email: info@ashcoll.school.nz
Web-site: www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz
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Methven Primary
School
Methven Primary School is an exciting and
vibrant place for children to do theirlearning.
Our teachers are committed to providing
stimulating learning programmes both inside
and outside of the classroom.
Within our rich and broad curriculum
there is abelief that being able to read, write
and do maths successfully is at the core of a
child’s learning needs. To do this we are
increasingly using ‘Stellar’ (our schoolowned
bus) to transport our children to
learning opportunities within our local
environment.
Our location allows usto run an extensive
Snow SportsprogrammeinTerm 3. Students
take part in class trips and senior students
can opt into aweekly programme tofurther
develop their skiing and snowboarding skills.
Students striving to achieve to their
potential isexpressed in our vision “Preparing
for our future through making pathways
to the stars”.
Our learners are collaborative, innovative,
communicators who are able to selfregulate
and manage their wellbeing.
We have modern, attractive learning
spaces across our school. Students are
supported toestablish their goals and work
towards these through accessing the curriculum
in a variety of ways. As the only
Microsoft Showcase Primary School inthe
South Island, we provide arange of digital
learning experiences to allow students to use
and create with technologies.
We have a great team of teachers and
support staff, supported by aproactive BoT.
We provide avariety ofprogrammes for
children who need specific learning goals.
For further information, please contact Sue
Furndorfler at principal@methven.school.nz
School
term
dates
The Ministry of Education
sets out school date
guidelines each year but
check with your school to
find out your term times
especially around school
start and end of year
information.
Term 1(11 weeks)
between Monday 27
January (at the earliest);
and Friday 7February (at
the latest) and runs until
Thursday April 9.
The school holiday is
then from Saturday April
11 until Sunday April 26.
Term 2(10 weeks)
runs from Tuesday April
28 until Friday July 3.
The school holiday is
from Saturday July 4until
Sunday July 19.
Term 3(10 weeks)
runs from Monday July
20 until Friday 25 September
25.
The school holiday is
from Saturday September
26 until Sunday
October 11.
Term 4(10 weeks)
runs from Monday October
12 until no later than
Friday December 18
(check with your school
for confirmed date).
The school holiday is
generally five or six weeks
long (from school’s closing
date until opening
date of school the following
year).
Start ofYear Information
New Enrolments
Monday27January,9:00am - 12:00pm
Ourofficewillbeopenfor newfamilies
wishingtoenrol theirchildren
Class Lists Available
Tuesday 28 January, 5:00pm
Emailedtofamiliesand placedonwebsite
Office Opens
Friday31January,8:30am - 3:30pm
Students First Day
Monday3February,includesawelcome
morningfor students andfamilies
from 8:30am - 9:30am
Visit methven.school.nz for more details
Tinwald School
2020 Back toSchool Dates
Office open for inquiries and enrolments
Thursday 30 and Friday 31,
January 2020, 9am-12pm
Students return Monday, 3February,
classes begin 8.55am
Tinwald School offers excellent education
opportunities for New Entrant
to Year 6children.
We welcome all enquiries and are happy for
prospective families to visit the school and
see learning in action.
For further information contact the
Principal -Peter Livingstone.
School Wiki is the site to see
Visit the school wiki to see our
school in action;
www.tinwaldschool.weebly.com
131 Thomson Street, Tinwald, Ashburton
03 308 4555 admin@tinwald.school.nz
2244890
Ashburton Learning
Centre
AshburtonLearningCentre, centrally
located at 71 Park Street in Ashburton,has
staff availabletoassist you with your
learning needs whetherits for education,
employment or social opportunities.
We offersupport to peopleinneedof
help with different levelsofliteracy,
numeracy andcomputing skills.
For those looking to improve on basic
Englishliteracy (spellingand writing) and
basicnumeracy(maths) skills. OurEnglish
for newcomers can help peopleseeking to
improvetheir English language skills, either
through our English classes or by speaking
in English, andcan openupfurther
opportunities for higher online study.
We offertuition in International English
Language Testing System(IELTS) for those
wanting to sit the IELTS exam.
For peoplelooking to gain National
CertificateofEducational Achievement
(NCEA) literacy or numeracy creditslevel
one, or apprentices wanting supporttodo
their individual qualifications we can help.
Ourdigital support can alsohelp people
looking to becomemore confident
computer users.
TheAshburton LearningCentre also
offersdriver licencesupport,classesinTe
Reo Maori and foundation learning to
support people looking for employment
opportunities.
Allour coursesare free to New Zealand
residents, withasmall feefor nonresidents.
To seewhatwecan offeryou check out
our website at www.
ashburtonlearningcentre.co.nz or get in
touch withuson 03 3085322.
Computing/Digital Classes:
Mondays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1 PM – 3 PM
Tuesdays
7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Wednesdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Workplace Literacy/Numeracy Support
Work Readiness classes
Health and Safety at Work Unit Standard 497
Apprenticeship Support
Reader Writer Support
Specific Learning Difficulty (SLD) Tutoring
CV and job seekers support
Driver’s Licence Support
Digital Literacy
Individual support for computers and cellphones within a group
class setting
At no cost to NZ residents
PELT (Prepaid English Language Tuitition)
Accredited PTE to deliver English tuition for Immigration NZ requirements
ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)
One-to-one classes at times to suit and group classes available
Small fee for non-residents
Mondays Intermediate Level 7:00 - 8:30pm
Tuesdays Beginning Level 7:00 - 8:30pm
Wednesdays Advance Level/IELTS Preparation 7:00 - 8:30pm
Fridays Intermediate Level 10:00 - 11:30am
Forinquiries and moreinformation, please contact:
Phone: 03 308 5322 Mobile: 027 226 9496 Email: adult.literacy@xtra.co.nz
71 Park Street,Ashburton(CnrHavelock Street,old St Joseph’s School Bldg)
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Schools support
The Government
announced last year a
reset of Tomorrow’s
Schools, which will put
more support closer to
schools to give every
child the best chance
to succeed.
Tomorrow’s Schools
is the name given to
the reforms that dramatically
changed the
governance, management
and administration
of our schools
nearly 30 years ago.
While the current
system has strengths, it
isn’t adequately serving
some of our
learners, in particular
Maori, Pacific, people
with disabilities,
people with learning
needs, and those from
disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Government
announced a reset of
Tomorrow’s Schools,
which will put more
frontline support closer
to schools to give
every child the best
chance tosucceed.
You can read the
Tomorrow’s Schools
Taskforce final report
on the Education Conversation
website.
SCHOOL FOOTWEAR
for boys and girls
• College • Intermediate • Primary
McKinlays, Clarks,Keen,
Julius Marlow, Skechers andmore
Great:- •Quality•Styles •Prices
Tots To Teens
TheArcade, Ashburton Phone: 307 7340
Installing Prideineverything we do.Celebrating
and learning through the values of:
P=Perseverance
R=Responsibility
I=Integrity
D=Diligence
E=Excellence
Enrolments welcome to our family orientated
school from Thursday30January2020.
Pupils and classes resume from Monday3February.
We areproud to be a‘PositiveBehaviour 4Learning
and Duffy Book School’.
Contactdetails: Phone 308 5799
office@netherby.school.nz
Principal: Phil Wheeler
We provide help with your child’s learning
needs.
Features of our tuition system include:
*Qualified teachers as tutors
*FREEinitial assessmenttodetermine
learning needs
*Individual programmes in Numeracy
and Literacy–includes writing,spelling,
comprehension
*Abalanceofbook work and computer work
*All materials provided -nohiddencosts
*Successful outcomes -manyhappyclients
Call us today!
307 6252
Check us out on Facebook
2239404
2237641
2231178
Preparing your child
Here are some ideas to helpyour
child get ready for school: visit the
school or kura with your child get the
principal and teacher to meet your
child arrange some settling in visits
with their teacher before their first
day have aplay at the school in the
weekend run around, climbonthe
playground equipment, kick aballon
the field talk to the teacher about
your child, include; if your child has
any special health needs, and what to
Ashburton
Kindergartens
Ashburton Kindergartens is agroup of wellestablished, not
for profit, professional kindergartens based in the Ashburton
community, offering preschool education for two to five
yearolds.
The kindergartens Allenton, Tinwald Aubrey Mason,
Hampstead, Netherby Merle Leask and Thomas Street
maintain a high quality programme, which is taught by
qualified and registered teachers in Early Childhood
Education and supported by amanager and board.
The teachers extend your child’s thinking and choices
through individual programme plans and provide an
educational environment and appropriate resources to
support your child’s learning needs.
The programme is based on the early childhood curriculum
Te Whaariki, an inclusive approach to achild’s development.
Children benefit from the wealth of educational and play
resources, while in asafe and secure purposebuilt environment.
We promote high self esteem and confidence for happy
children bring happy parents and families.
All kindergartens are accepting enrolments now and offer
sessions of up to six hours aday, 30 hours aweek, with no fees.
For more information, or to enrol your child, contact your
nearest kindergarten directly, or call us on 03 308 3779.
do, what your childlikes to do, what
they are good at and what makes them
happy
Teach your child somepractical
skills such as; todouptheir shoes
put on and takeoff their coatsgoto
the toilet and wash their hands blow
their nose unpack and hang up their
bags where they aretold recognise
when they arethirsty and get adrink
of water ask for things they need.
Help them get ready to learn and
participate in the class by:beingable
to sit on achair at atable for ashort
time to complete an activity are
comfortable being away from you
know howtotake turns, and wait for
things know the names of colours
know the letters of the alphabet
know the numbers 1to9can hold a
pencil correctly and use scissors can
write their name are able to hold a
picture book and turnthe pages
carefully.
Life
Education
Trust
Inspiring children and young
people to make positive
choices – Life Education
Trust.
In our complex and changing
society, children experience
many challenges that
can seriously impact their
health and wellbeing.
Through our Healthy
Harold Programme we educate
and inspire children to
make positive choices teaching
them tools and strategies
to work through life’s challenges.
Oureducators visit schools
around the country in our
fleet of mobile classrooms; in
Mid/South Canterbury we
educate around 8,000 children
every year.
We use arange of technology
to engage children's
imaginations, teaching them
how brilliant the human body
is, about relationships and
communities, and about
resilience and theiridentities.
Our specialist educators
are all registered teachers,
who offer schools a shared
planning approach to create
tailored lessons to ensure we
meet individual children's
learning needs.
As a charity we rely on
sponsors, grants, donations,
and volunteer Trustees to be
able to do our work with
schools and children in the
community.
To find out more about
Life Education Trust visit:
www.lifeeducation.org.nz or
get it touch at haroldlifeed@orcon.net,
or 03 687
7369.
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Longbeach
School
Longbeach School offers
Year 1to8students asafe
learning environment where
differences are acknowledged,
accepted and supported.
We strive toensure every
student achieves to the best
of their ability.
Longbeach School has six
well resourced, excellent
learning environments,
where thestaff take the time
to get to know each child,
care forthem andchallenge
them to be the best theycan
by reaching for the STARS.
Our team approach
ensures we deliver the best
teaching and learning programmeswecan
to meetthe
needs of all our students.
Over the years we have
developed many excellent
teaching and learning programmes
which are obtaining
very good achievement
results for our students.
We believethat establishing
trusting and honest professional
relationships with
students is paramount to
learning. This is because
true learning requires
students to take risks. And
so, risktaking requires trust
and trust is developed when
positive relationships are
established.
Underpinning all that we
do are our six Cs; Citizenship,
Collaboration, Communication,
Character,
Creativity, Critical Thinking.
We live and breathe
these values to ensure that
our school remains a safe
and positive place to learn
while developing essential
lifelong skills in our
learners.
Our strong focus on a
team approach, where teachers
and students work
together to implement our
rich and exciting learning
programmes, ensures our
students from Year 1to 8
become wellrounded citizens
who are more than
ready to moveontosecondary
school.
For more information
please visit www.longbeach.
school.nz
Giant Leaps
Giant Leaps Speech and
Drama provides communication
and performance coaching
for children and teens.
They are the South Island’s
largest, and most experienced,
speech and drama company
and are now established in
Ashburton, Geraldine, Timaru,
Christchurch, Oamaru, Waitaki
Valley and Waimate.
Giant Leaps was founded by
Anna Keno who is a NZ
registered Speech Therapist
and Speech and Drama
teacher. The company grew in
response to the demand for
quality programmes and the
realisation that it is vital for
children to be confident,
creative and to achieve lifelong
communication skills.
‘‘It is at the core of who we
are as individuals. It is crucial to
our ability to learn and to
function in our everyday lives
and relationships. Every interaction
we have with others is
defined by our ability to effectively
communicate and perform.
‘‘Giant Leaps Speech Company
was established from that
dream that every child and
teenager can achieve their very
best communication and performance
skills to succeed in
life. These skills are needed
more today than ever before.’’
Giant Leaps has ahandpicked
teaching team that are able
to provide their students with
the very best tuition. Teachers
are highly qualified and experienced
with backgrounds in
performing, directing, public
speaking, vocals, radio, theatre
and education.
“We are incredibly lucky to
have ateam that is made upof
the very best in our industry.”
‘‘We knowthat if you want to
succeed in a world that
demands confidence, articulation
and the ability to share
your ideas clearly, then you
need good communication
skills.
‘‘So that's why we offer the
best programs you can go
looking for.’’
Check out our website at
www.giantleaps.nz to find out
how we can every child achieve
their communication potential.
Ashburton
Gymnastics Club
Thursdays at the AshburtonCollege Gymnasium
Beginning Thursday13th February2020
Threesessions running from
3:45pm to 7:15pm, starting at $9 per week.
Limited spaces available.
Check out our facebookpage
or email ashgyminfo@gmail.com
Forkliftand Dangerous GoodsCourses
NZTAApproved Course Provider,MITO&Competenz Assessor
Classes 2&4,Endorsements F&D
ForkliftF&OSH, Saturdays and other days as requested
Dangerous Goods Course,½day Mondaymornings
CommunityHouse,Ashburtonoryour work place
Forfurther information
Phone Christine 027 245 2563
Everyone reaching for the stars
•CITIZEN •COLLABORATION •COMMUNICATION
•CHARACTER •CREATIVITY•CRITICAL THINKING
StartdateMonday3rd February2020
Ourofficeisopen from the
27th of January9am -3pm
office@longbeach.school.nz or ph 3026643
Principal Neil Simons
MayfieldSchool open forenrolments
Wednesday, January29, 2020
SCHOOLBEGINS
Thursday, January30, 2020
PHONE 303 6214
office@mayfieldschool.co.nz
2236858 2240879
2232109
2239745
Inspiring children and young people
to makepositivechoices
EveryyearLifeEducation Trustteach around
8,000 children in mid southCanterbury
about theirbody,friendships,their
identity, food andnutritionand
helpful and harmfulsubstances.
Find outmoreatwww.lifeeducation.org.nz
or getintouch on 03 6877369|haroldlifeed@orcon.net.nz
CarewPeel Forest School
Caring for:
Myself and Each Other: ManaakiTangata,
Learning: ManaakiAko,
the Environment: ManaakiTaiao
EnrolmentDates: 28thand 29th January2020
at 10am -2pm.
School Starts: Thursday30thJanuary2020
We welcome visitors to our school and would be
happy toshow you around by prior arrangement.
Please phone foranappointment.
Anyqueries canbedirected to thePrincipal,
contactdetailsbeloworemail:
principal@carewpeelforest.school.nz.
We welcomeyour visit.
CarewPeel Forest School
1051 Ealing MontaltoRoad,
Carew, RD 5, Ashburton
Phone (03) 696 3556
Principal: Sharon Ketter
2238846
2237869
WhereChildren Learn
ALL KINDERGARTENS COMMENCE
ON TUESDAY,JANUARY 21, 2020
Up to 30
hours FREE
ECE available at
all kindergartens
&nofees
Newenrolments and enquiries taken from Monday, 20 January2020
•Allenton: 46 Allens Road.Phone 308 7896
•Aubrey Mason (Tinwald): 136 Thomson Street.Phone 308 4379
•Hampstead: 44 Cambridge Street.Phone 308 3954
•Merle Leask (Netherby): 34 Davis Cresent. Phone 308 3337
•ThomasStreet: 21 Thomas Street.Phone 308 9587
Contact: Kindergarten Association Manager
Phone308 3779. Emailassociation@ashkindy.co.nz
Visit: ashburtonkindergartens.org.nz
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Back to school tips
Ifyour child is new to school, visit the
school grounds over the holidays to help
them feel comfortable with their new
surroundings
Get your child to have their clothing
and backpack ready the night before
school to reduce stress in the morning
Ifyour child/ren are anxious about
the first day, make time to talk about
their worries
Pack alunchbox that will give your
child energy to last the day try
including a mix of fruit, vegetables,
whole grains, dairy products and protein
Check if your school has asecondhand
uniform shop, or put apost online
to see if you can buy aless expensive
secondhand uniform
Netsafe has great advice for parents
on buying and using devices for school
If you have concerns about your children’s
progress, make atime to chat with
their teacher
Health experts recommend 911
hours sleep for schoolage children, and
810 hours per night for teens
Parents on abenefit or low incomes
may be eligible for assistance fromWork
and Income for some school costs
Ministry of Education
Back to
school
2020.
Mount Hutt College
Principal Jack Saxon started at Mount Hutt
College (MHC) thebeginning of Term 4,
2019.
In the relatively short time Jack has been at
the helmofMHC he has made getting to
know the students and the community his
priority.
He actually startedbysendingout a
consultation survey to staff, studentsand the
school community before he arrived.
By the end of Term 4using information
from the strategic plan, last EROreport,
community surveys and wider conversations
with students,staff, parents and the wider
community,clear directions have been
established for 2020 with the key priorities
including:
1Strengthening communication with staff,
students, parents and community
2StrengtheningStudent Leadership and
Student Agency at MHC.
3Successfullyimplementing Project Based
Learning, Opuke Time, at Year 910.
4StrengtheningWellbeing and Inclusion
within andacross the school.
5Developing new partnerships with the
community to supportstudent success.
With this as astarting point for 2020 Jack,
the Board of Trustees, staff, parentsand
students will be setting awider direction,
Vision 2021, through arigorousprocess of
collaboration and consultation over the first
half of 2020.
The starting point for 2020continues the
ongoing developmentofMHC learning
programmes to be futurefocused and to
prepare all students for the world they will
enter as they leave school in the 2020s.
Teachers at MHC are very excited the
introduction of Project Based Learning, or
Opuke Time, across Year 910.
Opuke Time willallow students to choosea
project theyare interested in and work
collaboratively with arange of otherstudents,
developing keyattributes and capabilities in
authentic ‘real world’ environments.
Opuke Time willtake place on
Wednesdays, periods24 with each project
spanning two terms.
Teaching staffhave been working
throughout 2019 in preparation for the
introductionofOpuke Timeand the
excitement is high around the potential of the
programme both for MHC Year 910 students
in 2020 and the wider school in the future.
Developing greater ownership of their
learning journeyisafocusthat challenges
studentsand provides opportunities for
growth of their ‘soft skills’ and key
competencies.
MountHutt Collegeasasmaller high
school is fortunate to be able to combine
providing awide curriculum with an
individual focus on studentneeds.
WelcomED.
Welcome to 2020 at Geraldine High School
Mon 20th January: SchoolOfficeopens
Tue28thJanuary: 10.30am-12.30pm -Year 12 CourseConfirmation
Wed 29th January: 10am -3pm -Year 13 Leadership Day&Course
Confirmation
Thu 30thJanuary: Year 7Orientation Day.
SchoolBusesrunning pm only
Fri 31stJanuary: All school begins. Powhiriassembly at 8.40am.
SchoolBusesrunning am andpmfor all students.
93 McKenzie St, Geraldine |03693 0017 |office@geraldinehs.school.nz
geraldinehigh
geraldinehs.school.nz
2148717
Mayfield School
Mayfield School is a decile 7 coeducational
state fullprimary school (U2 grade) catering for
new entrants to Year 8students.
At the end of 2019 our roll was 80 students.
Mayfield School is very much at the heart of
the Mayfield community. We are surroundedby
mountains, notably Mt Somers, Mt Hutt, Mt
Peel and Surrey Hills.
These form the names of our four house
groups we run at school and give usour local
identity. In 2020, we will be afive classroom
school, all with low pupiltoteacher ratios. We
have asupportive board oftrustees, who fund
an extra teacher and run aschool farm and an
active Home and School committee who
organise fundraising activities and social events.
We are proud of our recreational facilities,
which include four adventure playgrounds,
extensiveplayingfields andschool gardens. Our
school has amotto, ‘Striving High’.
This motto is what everything Mayfield
School is about, aswestrive high ineverything
we do and this is an expectation for our
students, staff and school community.
The school is wellequipped with the latest
information and communications technology
with25iPadsand alaptop eachfor the children
in the senior class.
Aspecial feature of our school is the club
programme we run in winter for a sixweek
block. Thisinvolves staff, parents andcommunity
members sharing their interests and expertise
to give the children meaningful and fun
learning experiences.
For more information about our wonderful
schoolcontact principal Richard Kidd via email
on principal@mayfieldschool.co.nz or visit our
website: www.mayfieldschool.co.nz
Mt Hutt College 2020
SENIORS -YEAR 11, 12, 13
Make an appointmentfor
Wed29 th January 12pm -4pm
to choose or change subjects for2020
FIRSTAID COURSE -YEAR 12,13
Monday27 th andTuesday28 th January
FIRST FULLDAY -YEAR11, 12,13
Thursday30 th January
It’s all here!
Contactcollege@mthutt.school.nz,302 8437
Te Kura
oŌpuke
YEAR 7,8,9,10 ORIENTATION
AND ACTIVITY FULLDAYS
Year 7: Friday 31 st January
Year 8(new):Friday31 st January
Year 9,10 (new): Thursday30 th January
SURF SAFE DAY-ALL YEAR 9
Friday31 st January
Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohukoe,
me he maungatete
Seek the treasure youvalue most dearly, if you bow your head,
let it be to alofty mountain
Office open from Wednesday22 rd January
Timetable for all students starts Monday3rd February
Formal welcome begins at 8.40am. Allparents arewelcome.
furtherdetails: www.mounthuttcollege.co.nz
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Carew Peel Forest School
Carew Peel Forest School is your community school
helping children to learn and grow, to care for
themselves, each other and the environment.
We offer an inclusive, caring, family environment
with an innovative curriculum staffed by four teachers
in newly refurbished learning hubs.
Our smaller class sizes give pupils more individual
attention.
We are wellresourced with technology (one device
per student) and awellstocked library.
The school’s latest Education Review Office report
(March 2018) commended our ‘‘very strong, well
established and sustained processes and practices for
equity and excellence and accelerating children’s
learning and progress.”
It noted ‘‘the curriculum is highly responsive to
children, their interests, learning and wellbeing’’ and
‘‘links closely to children’s lives, their place in the
school, the local environment and wider community.”
We are assisted by asupportive and energetic Home
and School Association who help us to make sure our
children are at the heart of everything we do.
And our children, who take part in many outdoor
activities and camps, enjoy the school’s fabulous play
areas, with spacious landscaped grounds and our very
own 25metre swimming pool.
We also have garden growing areas, amini farm and
bike track where the children learn about cultivation,
food production and can have fun.
As a GreenGold Award Enviroschool, and our
ability to own and operate our own school transport
system, we are extremely proud of our special little
school nestled in the heart of Carew.
Please phone us on Ph 03 696 3556, or call in at
Carew Peel Forest School, 1051 Ealing Montalto
Road, Carew, so we can show you around.
The Tutoring Centre
Helping students progress at
accelerated rates is not just a
goal, but a reality for many
students who attend The
Tutoring Centre.
Director Jill Patterson,
along with teachers, Linda
Bullock and Muriel Morgan,
are ateam who are passionate
about building into the lives of
children.
It’s not just about learning
gains : for many it’s about a
complete shift in selfbelief
and a newfound confidence
that is the real achievement.
Once this change takes place,
progress usually happens
quickly.
We recognise that as your
child is unique, so are their
learning needs and our programmes
reflect this. The
Tutoring Centre offers afree
educational assessment prior
to starting lessons.
We are here to help make
learning apositive experience!
Call today for afree assessment.
Phone 03 307 6252.
Business administrationskillsneeded in everysector
Up anddownthe countryandinalmost
every sector of business, employment
opportunities exist forpeoplewithskills
in business administration.
Celine Husband recognised the extent
of those opportunities and decided to
quit herhospitalityjob to studybusiness
administration and technology. “It’s an
area with such abroad range ofjobs
available,”she says.
Shechose a17-week certificatecourseat
AraInstituteof Canterburyin Timaru.It
gave herataste of all aspectsofbusiness
and equipped her with awide range of
skills.
Celine says much of her learning was
done through projects and role playing
in realistic business environments.
As part of the programme, she also
undertook a work placement with
Rooney Earthmoving in Timaru.“Itwas
great. Igot to put everything I’d learned
into practice.”
Sandra Black, senior business tutor at
Ara, says theNew Zealand Certificatein
Business Administration &Technology
is agreatentrylevel course that canlead
to jobopportunities in abroad spectrum
of industries.
“It gives you areally solid foundation of
skills andknowledge that canbeapplied
in all sorts ofsectors. Youdon’tneed to
have anyprior experience,and as well as
gaining plenty of useful skills, thecourse
will reallybuildyourconfidencetoo.”
Sandra addsthatAra’s extensive industry
connections means students get great
work placementopportunities.
Having completed the Level 3
programme inbusiness administration
and technology, Celine has decided to
continue her studies with the Level 4
programme.
The next New Zealand Certificate
in Business Administration starts in
February 2020 at Ara’s Timaru and
Ashburton campuses. For details visit
ara.ac.nz.
2244087
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CJ’s Driving
School
Schools database online
There is aschool tool available at www.
educationcounts.govt.nz/findschool
which gives information about every
school in New Zealand.
Enter the name of the school you are
looking for, or click on the map, to find
information, like:
their address and contact information
type of school egprimary, intermediate,
secondary, special school, teen
parent unit
the school gender coeducational,
girls or boys school
whether they are state, state integrated,
private or partnership schools
whether they offer boarding facilities
whether they offer teaching in Maori
medium or Pasifika medium
links to their Education Review
Office reports.
If it’s got wheels preferably big wheels
Christine Jones will drive it!
Christine started her career in Driver
Training at the YMCA in 1996 and has
worked hard to gain experience and achieve
her goal of being an Independent Course
Provider for NZTA and ITO Industry
Assessor.
She is aLicenced Driving Instructor and
Assessor, has National Qualifications in
AdultEducation and TESOL, and the owner/
operator of CJ’s Driving school.
She has spent most of her life driving all
sorts of heavy vehicles from tractors and farm
machinery to forklifts, trucks and buses.
C J’s Driving School provides driver
training and assessment locally right here in
Ashburton.
Christine offers NZTA Approved; Classes
2 and 4 Licence, Dangerous Goods and
Forklift Licence Endorsement courses.
She also offers Competenz/Worksafe
Approved Forklift Safe Operator’s Certificate
Courses, as well as the approved Limited
Credit programmefor School Bus Drivers, as
required by the MOE.
All training is offered WEEKLY at
Community House, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton
or CJ’s Driving School is able to come to
you and train at your own location.
Christine is excited about training the next
generation of drivers and helping to alleviate
New Zealand’s huge skills shortage of
qualified and professional heavy vehicle
operators.
‘‘I am passionate about road safety and
driver awareness. I like to help drivers
appreciate that we all need to be Professional
Drivers and feel proud of the industry we are
working in. Without heavy vehicle operators,
how would we get the food and fibre we New
Zealanders need to feed and clothe ourselves
moved around the country. This is an exciting
career. It’s a job where you get to work
outside and you will never get bored, every
day is different.’’
She drove school buses for 20 years, which
fitted nicely around family life and other
commitments. Christine has also spent time
abroad driving arange of heavy vehicles.
She has developed a broad range of
experience and life skills and her practical
experience combines with awealth of classroom
experience. CJ’s Driving School can be
contacted on 0272452563, through their
Facebook Page, via email: cjsdrivingschool@outlook.com
or by visiting NZTA
and NZIDI websites.
OPENING
HOURS:
8.30am-5.30pm Monday-Thursday
8.30am-6pm Friday
9am-6pm Saturday
10am-4pm Sunday
212 East Street,Ashburton. Ph 308 8309
2244765
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Our Lady of the Snows
OURSIZE IS OUR
ADVANTAGE
Our Ladyofthe Snows is afully
integrated Catholic Primary School
for pupils from new entranttoYear 8.
The school’scurriculum reflects
our special Catholic character
preparingour pupils educational
needs in acaring environmentwhere
everyoneshares and lives the values,
teachings and traditions of the
Catholic Church.
The school, convenientlylocated at
20 Main Street,inMethven,isdivided
into two classes; new entrant to Year
3inone room and Year 4to8in
another.
Wealso have amultipurpose room
where we hold assembly,school
prayer, meetings. It can also be used
as an art and music room.
All classrooms andpupils at Our
Lady of the Snows are individually
equipped with digital technology.
Senior pupils have Chromebook
laptops for classroom use, and the
juniorpupils have access to iPads,
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Extragroup support and teaching is
provided by qualified teacher aides
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At Our Ladyofthe Snows we have
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large spacious grounds with a
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all pupils and families to be actively
part of our Christian community with
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The national curriculumis
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Unique personal profiles
Some Mid Canterbury children moving
from early childhood education centres to
primary schools this year will be accompanied
by unique personal profiles telling
their new teachers all about them.
Around 1500 children attend early childhood
education centres in the district and
ahigh number of the 300 or so children
who start primary school each year have
attended one.
The unique profiles are the result of a
special research project begun last year to
make the transition from early childhood
to primary education aseamless one.
Advance Ashburton funded the project,
which was undertaken by a group of
dedicated early childhood and new entrant
teachers who are members of the Hakatere
and Opuke Kahui Ako (Community of
Learners). Children usually leave early
childhood centres with alearning journal/
profile book that is part of any transition
process. The early childhood teachers
wanted to find out how useful these
journals/books were, and to differentiate
between the ‘‘nice to know’’ and the ‘‘need
to know’’ information that would support a
successful transition process for the child
and family.
Nine out of the 14 members of the
Hakatere (Ashburton) early childhood
centres have actively participated in the
research project, while all eight members
of the Opuke (Methven, Lauriston,
Rakaia, Dorie) centres were active participants.
The group has been led and
supported by professional development
consultant, Liz Depree, as well as Across
School Teachers from Hakatere (Anne
Porter) and Opuke Kahui Ako (Rhian
Dyer and Bridget Grant).
The early childhood teachers say feedback
from trialling the first draft of the new
profile in the last term of 2019 had been
positive and the information pack will be
available to all early childhood centres/
services in 2020. They hope to gain
consistency across the whole region so that
they are all on the same page moving
towards aseamless education system, birth
to 18 years of age, where children and their
families experience successful transitions
with minimal barriers.
Currently centres vary in the length of
time they prepare children and their
families for transition to school, but
common to all in this new process is an
opportunity to begin aconversation with
the parent, the child and the teachers as to
The Mid Canterbury early childhood and primary education research team
included (back row, from left) Kim Wall, Steph Hansen, Liz Depree, Anne Porter
and (front, from left) Vincent Brierly and Amanda Moore.
what authentic and useful written information
needs to go with the child. One centre
can have children moving on to nine
different schools so the logistics are often
tricky to manage.
The unique profiles are not about telling
new entrant teachers that their new student
can recite the alphabet or count to 100, but
about whether that student is very shy, or
very inquisitive or maybe has specific needs
that better help them learn. The profile
identifies achild’s strengths, what they’re
working on, what they love, what does and
doesn’t work for them. The valuable
knowledge collected by early childhood
teachers is passed on, educator to educator,
through aprocess that is childcentred and
meaningful. Early childhood and primary
teachers agree that it is arelationship of
trust and collaboration, like passing aball
that cannot be dropped.
Tiddlywinks owner Amanda Moore said
ashy child might find standing up in front
of the class on their first day afrightening
experience, so new entrant teachers
needed to know that. Adeep thinker asking
aquestion would need more information
than was usually given.
The early childhood centres and schools
have relished the opportunity to work
together to be part of the research project,
and believe the wellbeing and achievement
assessments for each child in transition will
enable apositive start.
Ms Depree said that after such a
successful year in 2019 the group was
applying to Advance Ashburton for funds
to continue the collaborative research
project this year and with an expected
increase in active participation they
envision growing consistency across early
childhood. The first students with the new
refined profiles will potentially start
schools in February.
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HOME &GARDEN
Myrtle rust athreat to native trees
As you take to the
garden this summer,
keep an eye out for a
threat to New Zealand’s
native plants thatmay be
lurking in yourown
garden –myrtlerust.
Myrtle rust,adisease
caused by the fungus
Austropuccinia psidii,is
threateningmyrtle
plants in New Zealand,
includingsome festive
summer favourites such
as Pohutukawa
(common in the North
Island) and kanuka
(common in the South
Island).
The disease first
appears on myrtle plants
as blotches of yellow dust
on the leavesand stems.
Spores are tinyand very
easy to distribute by
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and in some parts of the
South Island.
You may or may not
havenativemyrtlesin
yourgarden,but nonnative,common
garden
myrtles can also get
infected.
Nonnativemyrtles
include eucalypts,
bottlebrush, guavas and
monkey apples or lilly
pilly, acommon hedge
species. Whennonnativesare
infected, the
spore load builds up,
increasing the threat to
other myrtles,asthe
spores are easily spread
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them protect against
diseaseorprevent its
spread if the disease is
present.
Tips include:
•Know myrtlerust:
Myrtle rust forms
blotches of tinyyellow
spores thatlook like
clumps of pollen. Spores
can stick to clothes,
shoes and fingers–so
don’t touch it!
•Know your myrtles:
If you’renot sure
whetheraplant with
signs of infection is a
myrtle,upload apicture
of it to iNaturalist.NZ
for professional
confirmation, or try the
iNaturalistSeek app for
afast ID.
•Donot prune
myrtlesover the
holidays: Myrtle rust
attacksnew growth and
is less infectious in the
winter,sowait to prune
to avoid growth in
summer and autumn.
•Water myrtles at the
base of the plant in the
mornings: Myrtlerust
thrivesinhumidity.
Water in the mornings at
the base of the plant
avoids wettingnew
leaves,buds and flowers
that are most
susceptible.
•Remove and report
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myrtle rust.
infected plants:Follow
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Pleasereport the
infection on iNaturalist.
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•Don’t plant highly
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pilly/monkeyapple
(Syzygium species)and
Lophomyrtusspecies
(ramarama, rohutu and
cultivatedhybridssuch
as “reddragon”)are very
susceptible to myrtle
rust. Chooseotherplants
for your garden.
You can also get into
the holiday spirit by
giving New Zealand’s
native plantsavaluable
gift–the removalof
highlysusceptible nonnative
myrtles from your
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Island.Itiseasier to
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these holidays.
NewZealand Police prevention manager senior
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be on your mind, it’s not the time to relax when it comes
to keepingyourhomeand property secure.
Police staffhaveseenanincreaseinburglaries, thefts
and dishonestyoffences from residential properties in a
number of areas aroundthe country overthe summer
months.
Some simple tipsimprove your homesecurity and
deter burglars:
•Lockyourdoors andwindows.
•Record the serial numbers of expensive electronic
items and photograph these andother valuables, email
images to your home emailfor vault storage.
•Keep valuables out of sight suchasjewellery,
cameras andelectronic games.
•Install an alarm system, get sensor lights fitted.
•Keep gardensheds and garageslocked when not in
use and don'tleave garden tools and mowers outside.
•Keep hedges or plants around doors and windows
welltrimmed, don’t give the burglar aplacetohide.
•Keep thehouse secure when you areout in the
garden or yard.
•Note downregistrations, descriptions,date, time
andplaceofany suspicious vehicles or people andgive
us acall.
•Don't leaveyour vehicle windows down whenit's
sitting outside your property.
And remember when going on holidaymake
arrangements for yourmail and newspaper to be
stopped or collectedbyafriend or neighbour.
•Hide valuable items, financial documents and spare
keys to vehicles.
•Lock your garages and any sheds.
•Set timer switches on lights and/or radios.
•Don’t mention on yourvoicemail you will be away
from home forafew days.
•Beaware that burglars haveaccesstosocialmedia.
If youare going awaydon’t post this publicly on your
socialmedia.
•Get aneighbourorfriend to makeregularschecks
on the property. Or get them to close curtainsinthe
eveningand turn lights on to givethe appearance that
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Rural&Lifestyle
Good farm management learnings
By Toni Williams
Chris and AnneMarie Allen opened their farm
gate to around 40 Canterbury teachers and
industry representatives recently giving them
insight into afarm working to good management
practice.
The Allen’s own a 360hectare sheep and
beef farm at AshburtonForks,near Mt Somers,
in Mid Canterbury.
They run 1500 breeding ewes (either cross
breeds or half breeds).
The half breeds are Merino and Romney
which produces softer wool at around the 23 to
24 micron range.
It makes a“big difference between getting
$2.50 per kilogram to $13 to $14 per kilogram
for the half breed wool. And Iknow which one
I’d rather spend all my time in the shedslooking
after,” Chris says.
They also finish 300 to 500 cattle in various
classes, and have a“small amount of cropping”
(20 hectaresofbarley);half of which is for stock
and the rest is sold.
The Allen’s bought the property in 1994.
It was sold to them as 900acres, the yields
noted in bushelsand the fertiliser requirements
in hundredweight. And they have made afew
changes in the past 25 years to bring it into the
21st century.
There is an upgraded irrigation system; they
now have one lateral and five centre pivots.
And it’s work made just that bit easier with
reliable connectivity.
They use it to control the water supply and to
turn on and off the irrigation system all from the
touch of abutton on amobile phone.
They also use it to check moisture levels in
the soil and nitratelevels in one of their on farm
wells.
“Stop and start pumps alter the flowrate for
the amount of water we are putting on per
hectare...it’s all (via) cellphones. It’s important
to be connected.’’
Chris and Anne-Marie Allen address teachers visiting their property.
The recent addition ofthe nitrate sensing
probe into one of their wells, measures in real
time what the nitrate level isin the well.
“We’vegot shallow aquifers,two and ahalf to
three metres deep, sowhat we’re doing does
affectthe water but at least we’ll build up astory
of what’s going on with our activities.”
The readings will help them plan their farm
operation; where they plant their winter feed,
and the crops they should grow.
“We use precision irrigation scheduling
water,water monitoring, probes,physical assessments
and relying on electronic systems to
perform.”
“It’s real time information.”
“We’vegot 10 different soil typessowe’vegot
some of the finest soils you can imagine in
Canterbury tosome of the worst challenges.”
“And they change over the length of this
house. What’s good inone part, may not be in
another.”
The property isfully irrigated and has had a
long term irrigation consent off the Ashburton
River since the early 1980s.
It was one of the earlier adopters of
irrigation. And over the time it’s changed from
borderdyking (at 30 odd feet gradient) to pivot
irrigation. The gravity fed option was not
efficient enough.
Chris says just athird of the farm was covered
by border dyking, but the water rights should
have been enough to do all of the farm. And it
was only 70 percent reliable.
“We’re using the same volume of water we
were using, over all of the farm now with as
much reliability as we can.”
Even with the reliable source, the property
has its own water storage pond which spans six
and ahalf hectares.
It holds 150,000 cubic metres of water and is
two and ahalf metres deep.
“That’s enough water for 1820days over the
whole of the property,” Chris says.
Chris spends afair amount of time offfarm
duetohis commitmenttothe National Board of
FederatedFarmers and advocating for farmers,
which he is passionate about doing.
And he has some pretty big policy responsibilities
with water, the environment and
biodiversity.
“I’m avery strong advocate of good management
practices,” Chris says.
“It’s anational discussion and aCanterbury
incentive discussion about getting everyone
doing good management practice.”
He says aclassic example was not using the
same level of fertiliser used by forefathers on
the land 60 yearsago. It was unlikely to need it.
Chris saystestingthe paddocks, and getting a
programme for its needs, meant they were
getting the right levels offertiliser they needed
at optimum level.
The other consideration was irrigation and it
meant knowing your soil types, being aware of
moisture deficits, and the need to use water
such as aneed to activate ingredients in added
chemical.
“Make sure you’ve got aneed for turning it
on”.
“We just want to make sure we’re being
efficient atwhat we do,” he says.
Clark: Farmers cautious on spending
Mid Canterbury farmers are taking
acautious approach to spending,
even though commodity prices are
in their favour, says Mid
Canterbury Federated Farmers
president David Clark.
He said prices for lamb, milk and
crops were buoyant but farmers
were not thinking about buying new
tractors or building new yards
because of uncertainly about
pending Government legislation.
Environmental rules being
considered by Government over the
summer will affect farmers. Some
say the rules have unachieveable
bottom lines that will spell
economic disaster for agriculture
and the country.
Mr Clark said the public policy
needed to be fair and reasonable.
Farmers voiced their big
concerns when the proposed rules
were released in October.
Hundreds of submissions have been
received and Ministers are working
through them before deciding the
final form of the document.
‘‘We are waiting to see where
they decide to land it,’’ Mr Clark
said.
‘‘But farmers have stopped
spending. Maintenance and
development has stopped.
‘‘They are not upgrading
irrigation or building anew hay
barn, or refencing or building new
yards.
‘‘Commodity prices are near
record highs and this should be a
buoyant time in the cycle.
‘‘But if those rules come out,
retailers in Ashburton better get
used to empty shops.’’
Mr Clark said cropping farmers
were gearing towards harvest, with
promising yields expected for those
not affected by last year’s hail.
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Reducing nitrates for industry good
Mayfield dairy farmers Grant and Jan
Early have been involved in the
DairyNZled programme, Forages for
Reduced Nitrate Leaching (FRNL),
which has won an industry award.
The collaborative sixyear programme
focuses on reducing nitrate
leaching onfarm.
It has won aSignificant Achievement
Award through the Canterbury Section
of the New Zealand Institute of
Agricultural and Horticultural Science.
The Early’s were among the more
than 100 people and ten commercial
farms who joined the project to learn
more for themselves and as away to
help the industry.
“Nutrient management is going to
affect everyone. The sooner we have
some tested solutions on how we can
mitigate nitrate leaching, while still
farming profitably, the better it will be
for the industry as awhole,” they said.
At the start of theproject theirfarm,
which sits on Ruapuna soils and has an
annual rainfall of 800mm, was 375 ha,
90 percent irrigated, at astocking rate
of 3.9.
They had a550 ha dryland support
block providing winter grazing (Kale)
and grain for the dairy.
Since being involved in the FRNL
project the couple have made afew
changes to their operation including
plantain in their regrassing regime,
decreasing their stocking rate to 3.7
cows per hectare, introducing fodder
beet on to the milking platform
followed by an oat catch crop and
reduced the support block to 250ha of
irrigated land, using a rotation of
fodder beetbarleyshort rotation
ryegrassfodder beet.
This has resulted in adecrease inN
surplus ofsix percent and estimated N
leaching of 13 percent.
“We now understand the surpluses
that come from nitrogen fertiliser and
nitrogen in supplements, and how we
can change those to make a difference,”
Mr Early said.
DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Ina
Pinxterhuis said those people and
business were involved in the science,
development and farm application of
the FRNL programme identifying pasture
and crop options farmers can use
to reduce nitrate leaching.
“We’re all extremely pleased to
receive this award, and we are even
more delighted to see that many
Grant and Jan Early
farmers have been following the programme
and have already adopted
some of the lower nitrogen pastures,
crops and practices into their farm
systems to improve their environmental
management.”
The programme drew onacrossorganisation
team from DairyNZ, the
Foundation for Arable Research, Lincoln
University, AgResearch,Plant and
Food Research,and Manaaki Whenua
Landcare Research. Eight PhD and
postdoctoral students have been part
of the programme along with several
Honours and Masters students.
“We started in 2013 when farmers
and the community were looking for
better tools and farming practices that
could help reduce nitrates in their
systems and ultimately reduce any
impacts on freshwater and groundwater,”
Dr Pinxterhuis said.
As part of the programme farmers
trialled arange of options to reduce
their nitrogen leaching by 20 percent.
Options included planting lowprotein
feed crops such as fodder beet, and
pasture specieslike plantain and Italian
ryegrass which result in less or diluted
nitrogen excretion by animals and more
nitrogen uptake from the soil.
FRNL scientists are now working
with Overseer so it can model the
practices used as part of the programme.
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Can you find 10 differences between the pictures?
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Connect the letter pairs in the ladder
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Use the coloured letters to
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Greens prepped
for Brandon Open
JayJay Simon, 6, Hinarere Simon, 9, Zaylah Morunga, 11, and Mikaere Morunga, 8, (above) were
among the scores of people enjoying adip in the Tinwald Community Pool in the Tinwald Domain last
weekend as the temperature around Mid Canterbury hit the high 20s. The children, who are regular
users of the open air, heated pool, were enjoying their second swim in it this season. During the
school holidays the pool is open every day from noon to 7pm. Costs vary but an average swim costs
$4 for adults and $3 for children.
The Ashburton Golf Club is
expecting abig field for its annual
Brandon Open on February 1.
The 36hold strokeplay
tournamentisopen to men and
women fromany affiliated golf club
and this year’s will be the third
edition. The 36 holesare played on
one day.
Club spokesman Paddy Bradford
said the club’s other annual fixture,
the Brandon Bonanza, had been reinvented
to become the Harvey
Norman Classic so there was agap in
the golfing calendar for atworound
strokeplaytournament.
‘‘In 2018, the matchcommittee
decided to try out a36hole gamein
one day,’’ Mr Bradford said. ‘‘The
thought being,get it sponsored, put
up agood prize pool, and see if it
would take off.Localbusiness
HydraulinkMid Canterbury jumped
onboard, thanks to Danand Abbey
Bruce, and over50players signed up
for the first year.It’s really taken off
over the three years.’’
The 2018 event was won by
Cameron Grant, who shot a4under
par 68 in the morning roundand
followeditupwith an 11under par
61 in the afternoon, shattering the
courserecord and winningby15
shots.
Lastyear about 70 players took
part, coming from Christchurch and
Gore,aswell as Ashburton. Locals
Josh Smith and Catherine Bell were
the winners.
Mr Bradford said entries were
openfor the 2020 tournament and
sponsors and prizes had been
organised for the bestgross and nett
scoresacross the grades on the day.
Entries can be made via the club or
Mr Bradford,on027 22 44 228.
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Ford Focus hatch big seller in UK
By Bob Nettleton
The FordFocushatchis
one of the UK’s biggest
selling models but it is
comprehensively
outsold here by Kiwi
favouritessuch as the
Toyota Corolla, Mazda
3and Hyundai i30.
Ford is looking to
turn around that
situationwith its
recentlylaunched allnew
fourthgeneration
Focus, one of the safest,
most technologically
advanced and fuel
efficient ever. Is this
the breakthrough
modeltofinally put one
of Ford’sbest sellers
globally on the sales
map in thiscountry?
The original Focus
launchedin1999 set
new benchmarks for
driveability and
handling in the small
hatchmarket.Its
successorlaunched six
yearslater lifted it
againtoawhole new
level.
However, the third
generation Focus
released in 2012 really
failed to carry those
benchmarks onwards
and upwards. This, and
unimaginative styling
and the absence of
anything to give it areal
pointofdifference over
some pretty decent
rivals, meantsaleshere
neverreally got out of
firstgear.
Ford will be looking
for amuch stronger
showing from their
recently released fourth
generation Focus,acar
whichlooks to have the
necessary ingredients
to rekindle buyers’
interest in amodel
whosesales have in
recent times slumped.
So what are the big
changesover the old
model? Adventurous
and aerodynamic
styling thatmakes this
latest Focus agenuinely
slipperycustomer with
adrag coefficientof
just 0.27. There’s a
more generouslysized
cabin,afreshlyminted
1.5 litrethree cylinder
engine hitched to anew
8speed automaticwith
nifty steering wheel
mounted paddle
shifters for whenyou
want to row your Focus
abit harder.
In anutshell, thiscar
is betterright across the
board compared to the
one it replaces, with an
appealing fivestrong
model range
comprising four
hatchbacks and aturbo
dieselwagon targeting
the company fleet
market. Prices start at
$31,995 for the entrylevel
Trend hatch, then
ladder their way up to
$41,990for the flagship
Titanium. Between
these two bookends in
theFocus family is the
wellappointed and
priced $36,990 STLine.
Recently I’ve test
driven both STLine
andTitanium withboth
making apositive
impression. This
started with the 134kw
1.5litre threepot
EcoBoost engine. It
certainly raises the
performancebar and
does it with an engine
with one less cylinder
than the motorit
replaces.Aunique
feature is acylinder
deactivationsystem
where one cylinder is
shut down in low speed
driving,improvingfuel
consumption and
reducing engine
emissions.
Boundless energy
andenthusiasm make
this motorengine a
hoot to drive with its
crispeager throttle
response and seamless
powerdelivery. At
times therewas just a
hint of turbolag andthe
occasional hesitant
moment underhard
acceleration from
standingstarts.
This was all that
really stood between
what would havebeen
an otherwise perfect
scorecardfrom me, for
this likeable engine that
hasthe added bonusof
an exhaust note witha
delightful three
cylinder beat.
Ford’snew eightspeed
automaticmixes,
matches and dispatches
thegearchanges with
clockwork precision.
This transmission
skilfully utilisesthe
power and torque of the
motor and maximises
them to provide lively
and smooth power
across awide rev range.
Iwas surprised by
justhow much this
enginepunches above
its weightinthe low to
mid rev range, to create
sucheffortless
performance
particularlyover hilly
and twisty terrain.
Amodernand
functional cabin will
win this car plenty of
fans. Thereisareal
sense of order about
the way all the switches
and stalk controls for
lights, wipersand
indicatorare organised,
making them easy to
findand use.
Instead of a
conventionalgear lever
for the automatic,
there’s arotary dialto
select the gearyou
want.This seemsa
slightly odd
arrangementatfirst,
but onceyou become
familiar withitand stop
looking for agear lever
like Idid, it works
brilliantly.
This is the most
refined Focus yet with a
serenelysilent cabin
apartfrom sometyre
rumble over coarse
chipped bitumen. Alot
of focus,excuse the
pun, has gone into
soundinsulation, with
thicker side window
glass, increased
insulation in the door
trims, and engine bay,
all soaking up
unwanted noise.
Cabinand load space
is amajor improvement
over its predecessor.
Unlike that model,
there’s plenty of rear
seat leg and headroom,
plus a
wellproportioned rear
hatchthat’s up for
carrying decentsized
loads.
Connectivity is a
majorselling pointfor
this latest Focus,
allowing ownersto
keep in touchatall
times, via asystem
called SYNC 3. You
can operatethe car’s
climate controls,
entertainment system,
navigation system and a
linked smartphone with
natural voice
commands.
Acentrally placed,
high resolution
touchscreen puts even
more controlatthe
driver’sfingertips, with
easy menu navigation.
Both cars are laden
with safety kit to keep
you out of trouble,
includingLane Keeping
Aid and Lane Keeping
Alert,along with
pedestrian and cyclist
alert.
Right from day one,
the Focus has been well
ahead of the ride and
handling game.While
some of the
competition has closed
the gap, this model
extends it again, and by
asizeable margin. The
blade control
suspension has been
aroundfor whilenow
and is still as goodas
ever, and betteredby
few in the mainstream
small hatch class.
Through aconstant
programme that’s
mixed revolution with
evolution, it’s kept
ahead of the advancing
years to deliver aride
and packagethat’s
consistently good
acrossthe whole gambit
of driving conditions
and roads.
Of the two models
testedhere, the STline
is the best value for
money.However, some
will pay theextra $5k
premium forthe fulllengthsunroof,
leather
seating and afew other
luxury trappings on
offer in the Titanium
package delivers.
Ratingout of 10:
Performance 8,
handling 8, build
quality7,comfort 7,
passenger and load
space 7.
Fuel Economy:
Rightcar website rating
not available,onroad
test average
consumption
7.6L/100km
Value formoney: 7.
Safety: Five Star
ANCAP crashrating.
Overall pointsout of
10: 7.5
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Speed
shear
event
Pendarves Young
Farmers, Farm
Strong and Rakaia’s
Railway Tavern are
hosting aYoung Farmers
Speed Shear
event. It will be held
at the tavern on January
25.
Pendarves Young
Farmers, through
their Facebook page
and by word of
mouth, are calling for
competitors who are
keen to take part.
Registrations can be
made by emailing
pendarvesyoungfarmers@gmail.com
The entry fee for
people wanting to
take part is $20 in the
clean category, $25
for senior category
and $30 in the open
category.
There is a gold
coin entry for spectators
but all proceeds
from the event
will go to Farm
Strong.
Everyone is welcome
to have ago.
Farm Strong is an
initiative designed to
give farmers the skills
and resources to live
well, farm well and
get the most out of
life. Farm Strong
events are used to
help get farmers off
farm for afew hours
and have a chat to
people or just simply
get off farm for a
beer and abreak.
Registrations open
at the Railway Tavern
from 5.30pm on
the day. Agumboot
challenge will kick off
at 6.15pm, and be
followed by the competition
speed shear
from 7.30pm.
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Gardens add to drama for students
Imaginations have been given full rein
and Trotts Garden is being used as the
impressive backdrop and playground
for drama students to ‘‘explore’’ at this
year’s Big Little Theatre Company
(BLTC) summer school.
The ninth theatre summer school
started on Monday and runs through to
the end of the week.
A picnic and drama performance,
using techniques and material developed
over the week, will be presented to
parents on Saturday.
BLTC director Jackie Heffernan said
drama students were using the book
The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane
to help inspire them to create amap of
their own enchanted gardens in which to
perform their own written scripts.
The largeformat spellbook celebrated
the magic and wonder of the
natural world, she said.
Students had looked at words from
nature that featured in the book and in
other fictional drama that were used
infrequently these days, or not all.
Those words included ‘‘lark’’, ‘‘conker’’,
‘‘bramble’’ and ‘kingfisher’’.
Students used a‘wonder word hoard’
to help generate ideas for the scripts.
The aim of the Garden Drama
themed summer school was to bring the
enchanted gardens to life, said Mrs
Heffernan.
The chapel at Trotts was used for
some voice work and spells from Robert
Macfarlane’s book were practised and
performed.
Some 15 youngsters aged between
eight and 14 are at the summer school
and Mrs Heffernan is being assisted by
four of her senior drama students.
Christchurch’s JASI swim team members and supporters at their accommodation base, the new lodge
in the Tinwald Domain.
City swim team returns for camp
Some 27 swimmers from Christchurch’s
JASI swim team have
been enjoying eight days of training
at asummer swim school in Ashburton.
Alongside two coaches and two
managers, the young swimmers
have been training twice aday in
the EA Networks Centre pool
(8am10am and 4pm6pm) and also
doing land training.
Swimmers cycle daily from the
Tinwald Domain lodge, where they
are staying, to the pool, which they
share with other swimmers.
The swim team were among the
very first users of the new Tinwald
lodge during a‘soft’ opening period
last year. Team officials mooted an
interest at the time of returning for
another stay and training camp.
Big Little Theatre Company (BLTC)
summer school students in playful
mood at Trotts Garden on Tuesday.
ACL wins
water contract
The district's drinking,
stormwater and
wastewater services will
be managed by
Ashburton Contracting
Limited (ACL) for the
next five years, after
the award of the
treatment, network
operations and
maintenance contract
by AshburtonDistrict
Council.
The announcement
follows acompetitive
tender and evaluation
process, which
included astatutory
costeffectiveness
review of the service.
Council chief
executive Hamish
Riach says through this
exercise, the council
was able to test the
market and achievea
competitive price for
ratepayers.
‘‘We're delighted to
award the three waters
maintenance and
operations contract to
ACL. They made a
compelling bid for what
are crucial core
services that residents
rely on.
‘‘Following on from
the review and the
tender process,itwas
very pleasing to achieve
both cost savings and
an improved level of
service for council and
the community.’’
The $9.8 million
contract will begin on
July 1.
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Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown comments:
Playball formental health
Show your support for mental
health at the Crusaders game.
Last week, the council and the
Crusaders announced we would be
putting our support behind local
mental health services this weekend
at the highly anticipated Crusaders
versus Hurricanes preseason
match in Ashburton, and I
urge you to get behind this worthwhile
initiative.
For every ticket sold to the
Crusaders' first preseason match
of the year, the council and Crusaders
will donate $1 each to Safer
Mid Canterbury's Life's Worth Living
project, which is afantastic way
to support our local services and
the people who rely on them in
times of need. Our goal is to raise
$10,000.
We are very proud to be working
with the Crusaders to deliver this
initiative. The club were eager to
get on board and show their
Mayor Neil Brown
support, so that together we can
put much needed funds into the
services that make areal difference
to people's lives.
It means that come Saturday
afternoon, not only will fans get to
see the reigning Super Rugby
champions in their first preseason
game of the year (and afew new
recruits who are tipped to make an
appearance), but they will also play
apart in supporting Life's Worth
Living project activities too.
Poor mental health doesn't discriminate.
It can affect anyone at
any stage in their lives. In fact,
findings in the New Zealand
Health Survey in recent years
showed that one in six New Zealanders
have had what is clinically
referred to as a‘‘common’’ mental
health diagnosis, such as depression,
bipolar and anxiety. This
figure demonstrates just how many
lives are directly touched by mental
health problems, and the reality is
that many of us are in that situation
or know someone who is.
Do something special this weekend
and put your support behind
our local mental health services.
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4Andrew Street
(W678) 49 Lane Street (W680) 100 Elizabeth Ave, Rakaia (R064)
•Lovely characterhome with some renovationscompleted
• Appealing homebuilt in the 1980’s
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•Two extrafully insulated rooms
•Positioned nicely forall daysun
1/4 acreofestablished gardens. Situatedon the east side of the Rakaia
•Several patios foryou to enjoy
•Verysecure fenced section
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•Close to schools &shopping centre
•Doublegarage with internal access
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From 10% Deposit $240pw (Conditions apply)
Westside Unit
•Great buying here! This unit wasbuilt in the 1980s and is in arow of
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•RVof$240,000
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PremiumDevelopmentOpportunity
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•Perfect positioning with Mill Creek on one side and acouncil owned
Heritage parkonthe other
•Three large storage sheds with three phase power
•ThereisResource Consentattached to the sheds
•Bareland in townwith the countryatyour doorstep
$PBN
From 10% Deposit $400pw (Conditions apply)
(W670) ProjectWith Potential
(E645) Five Bedrooms!
(W679)
•Project with potential,an opportunityforanastuteinvestor/builder to •Sought afterWestside location on Middle Road
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•Roomfor alarge family, heatedbyheatpump+logburner
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kitchen and livingareas
•Secondshowerroom and toilet downstairs
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•Extra large garaging
•Uninterrupted views
•Spacious off road parking
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Fouryearold Stuart Pouniu (above)
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miniature Burrell traction engine
owned by Methven farmer Ian Marr
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model for two years. He also owns
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Burrell, modelled on asixhorse
power steam engine, was bought in
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It runs on ‘‘very little’’ Welsh
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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8550
ACROSS
6. Insobriety (11)
7. Stopper (4)
8. Sportsman (8)
9. Antenna (6)
10. Stop (6)
12. Blossom(6)
15. Sparing (6)
17. Snake (8)
19. Ireland (4)
20. Tendency (11)
DOWN
1. House (8)
2. Pin (6)
3. Mean (6)
4. Pound (4)
5. Evaluate (6)
6. Dig (5)
11. Memento (8)
13. Vegetable (6)
14. Bad (6)
15. Uproar (6)
16. Foreign (5)
18. Fowl (4)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8550
ACROSS
6. No reason why one shouldn’t have beef, too (5,2,4).7.
Run right back to, worried (4). 8. Cups full of water for
the rookies (8). 9. Knockssome objectsfrom the roof (6).
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SUDOKU
HARD No. 5202
7 9 5 1
9 3
2 5 3
6 3 2
3 4 9 7
8 5 7
6 8 1
2 4
5 1 6 2
Solution to previous Sudoku
Howto
solve
Sudoku!
Fill the grid
so thatevery
rowand every
3x3 square
contains the
digitals 1to9
8 4 3 1 7 2 5 6 9
9 1 2 5 6 8 3 4 7
6 5 7 4 9 3 8 2 1
5 2 9 8 3 6 1 7 4
4 3 8 7 2 1 6 9 5
7 6 1 9 4 5 2 3 8
2 7 5 3 1 9 4 8 6
1 9 6 2 8 4 7 5 3
3 8 4 6 5 7 9 1 2
Solution to previous crossword
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8549 -SOLUTIONS
Across -6,Motionless. 8,Teak. 9,Mere. 10, Whale. 11,
Rust. 12, Unhurried. 16, Sensation. 20, Fuss. 22, Clear.
23, Tote. 24, Alto. 25, Repository.
Down -1,Solemn. 2, Hideous. 3, Answer. 4,Decade. 5,
Aster. 7,False. 13, Inn. 14, Statute. 15, Build. 17, Exempt.
18, Stress. 19, Outcry.21, Score.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8549 -SOLUTIONS
Across -6,Stan-d in a-we. 8, Lark. 9, Flat. 10, Easel. 11,
Sock. 12, Gr-land-ed. 16, Grill-room. 20, Spot. 22, Right.
23, Va-I-n. 24, (yl)Lis-a (rev.). 25, Man of steel.
Down -1,Ste-L-la. 2, In-stall. 3, G-I’d-eon. 4, L-ass-ie.
5, Wells. 7, Crack. 13, DA-I (rev.). 14, Pr-I-V-ate.15,April.
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Sat 14th March 6:30pm
This is atailor made programme for all ages.
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Celebrating 20 years –
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Fri 17th January 7:30pm, Sat 18th January
2pm and Gala Evening 7:30pm
Celebrating 20 years of musical theatre camps
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and present there will be 110students who will
showcase their talents. The Gala Evening on
Saturday night will include an alumni choir.
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Having problems with your internal gutter systems?
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Areyour soffits falling out due to water rot?
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CONTINUOUS SPOUTING
ALTERATIONS, mending
and trouser hemming, curtain
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 &
Maintenance Ltd. Gary 308
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
Place, Ashburton. Phone
308 8989. SuperGold discount
card accepted.
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
training, setup -wireless -
networks, spyware cleanup.
On-site day or evening.
LOW FEES. Call Robin
Johnstone, Networks
Firewalls & PC’s Ltd, 308
1440 or 027 768 4058.
CONCRETE pavers direct to
you - Best prices, many
sizes, textures and colours
- Paveco, 13 Robinson
Street, Industrial Estate.
CONCRETE Services -
Driveways, paths, patios,
mowing edging. Decorative
Concrete specialist 30
years servicing Canterbury.
Free quotes. No job too big
or small. Phone Paul 021
152 1966.
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.
GARDENING, mowing,
pruning, fertilising, projects
or general spruce ups? Call
Andrew at Spruce Gardens
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307 1693.
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
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.
FOR ALL YOUR
•LawnMowing
•Pruning
•Garden Maintenance
•Gutter Cleaning
•Rubbish Removal
Call us TODAY
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2245223
Ph 0800 4546 546
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PLASTERING
&COATINGS
Rockcote. Waterproofing.
Texture/Specialist
Coatings.
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2238795
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.
PLUMBING, drainlaying,
blocked drains. Phone
Lindsay at Doaky’s Plumbing
on 027 555 5575 or 308
1248 (Master Plumbers &
Drainlayers).
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
TRADE &SERVICES
Allworkmanship guaranteed
Ben Kruger 021 808 739 or 308 4380
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.
232 BoundaryRoad,Ashburton
www.alpscontinuousspouting.co.nz
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HEALTH &BEAUTY
URGENT CARE CLINIC
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall other medicalassistance outsideofnormal
hours please phone your generalpracticeteam, 24/7,
to speak with ahealth professionalwho will giveyou
free healthadviceonwhattodoorwhere to go if you
need urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregular general 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 ...
Saturday18th January is ThreeRivers Health,
7-11 Allens Road.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentplease phone 308 9139.
Sunday19th January is ThreeRivers Health,
7-11 Allens Road.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentplease phone 308 9139.
Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the
weekend and public holidays please telephone
MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105
or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002.
Details foraccessing the afterhours services will be on the
answer phone.
PHARMACIES
Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,
East Street will be open on
Saturdaymorning from 9.00am until 1.00pm
Sundaymorning from 10.00am until1.00pm
and from 5.00pm until 7.00pm evenings.
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open
normal trading hours during the week,and on
Saturdaymorning from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice
Phone the healthline on 0800 611 116
Broughttoyouby
Introduction to
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FRUIT &PRODUCE
NEW season potatoes.
Nadine $2 per kilo. Phone
308 3195 or 027 531 9103.
81 Elizabeth Street.
POTATOES - Ilam Hardys
freshly dug, $2 kg. Minimum
order 3kg, delivered
Friday afternoon Ashburton
and Tinwald. Phone 302
7272.
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WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS
CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
REFLEXOLOGY
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15 rd &16 th February
Oamaru
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SELL
4 DRAWER deep freeze,
washing machine,
refridgerator, queen slat
bed &mattress, single slat
bed & mattress, bedding,
electric mower, tallboy,
loppers, garden fork,
spade, edger, table, crockery,
cutlery. 021 160 3660.
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
LPG REFILLS
9kg cylinders
$27.50
Askabout our
deliveryservice
Anysizecylinder filled
17 Grey St,Ashburton
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2245232
2245262
SITUATIONS VACANT
Executive
Assistanttothe
Chief Executive
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz
This opportunity will be perfect for acareer focused Executive Assistant who
thrivesinbusyenvironments and enjoys task diversitybut wantstowork foran
organisationwho putsthecommunity first.
To find outmoreaboutthisvacancyand
whatthe Ashburton District Council has
to offer you, go toour website.
Applications close
Wednesday,29January2020.
HOME SERVICES
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not a problem. —
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.
GARAGE SALES
SATURDAY 18th, George
Street, Tinwald 8am to
2pm. Household furniture,
kitchen equipment, garden
tools, heaps more. Everything
must go.
PROPERTIES FOR SALE
FULLY FURNISHED
Holiday Home 15 minutes
from Timaru. Tranquil setting
close to river. 3
bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen,
bathroom and laundry
room, woodburner
stove, detached 7m x 3m
garage. All kitted out and
ready to use. $140000 neg.
to view phone 0212611517
FIREWOOD
TREES wanted suitable for
logging/firewood. 20 ton
digger for clean up. Phone
Shane James 027 611
3334.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
FOR LEASE
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroomoroffice.
Fully insulatedand
double glazed forwarmth.
Threeconvenientsizes:
Standard3.6m x2.4m,
Large 4.2m x2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.
Visit our displaycabin
418WestStreet or callfor a
freebrochure.
www.justcabins.co.nz
0800 58 78 22
STORAGE available, Ashburton.
Self storage, variety
of sizes. Phone Rainbow
Storage 03 307 0401.
STORAGE: Secure self storage
units available long or
short term at Ashburton
Storage Facilities. Contact
us on 027 436 2636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.co.nz
DELIVERYPEOPLE
wanted
to deliver the AshburtonCourier and Realty
everyThursdaydelivering the Ashburton
Courier and Realtyinthe Tinwald (Buckleys
Terrace/Melcombe Street) area.
2227764
Phone Leonie on
308 7664 or email
leonie.marsden@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
2246178
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SITUATIONS VACANT
Driving mentors required
Do youhave
• Afull NZ driver’s licence
• Agreat sense of humour
• Acouple of hours spareeachweek
• Areover 25
TheMid CanterburyRural Drivers Licensing Scheme
is looking forvolunteer driving mentors to helpour
migrant rural women tolearntodrive.
This will be the best job you will have which you
don’t get paid for(andwill be far lessstressful than
teaching your ownkids to drive☺)
And ...you will get to meet someone from a
differentculture.
And...our students provide the car!
Interested?
Pleasecontact
WendyHewitt,Safer MidCanterbury,
Phone 027 6113301.
wendy.hewitt@safermidcanterbury.org.nz
This project is a partnership between the Mid
Canterbury Rural Support Trust and Safer Mid
Canterbury.
MID CANTERBURY
Salesperson
Bathroomdepartment
(Part-time)
Mitre10MEGAAshburtonhas avacancyfor
aSalesperson in their Bathroom department.
This position is Part-time Sundayand Monday
8hours per dayand would suit someone
looking forafew hours work and an interest in
home renovating or DIY.
Thesuccessful candidatewill requirethe
following skills:
• Retail experienceanadvantage
• Reliable
• Able to work in ateam environment.
• Physically fit and able to lift
• Passion forcustomer service
Please send your CV and covering letter to
HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz.
Applications close on Tuesday 21st January 2020.
SCAFFOLDERS
We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and hard-working
people for the above positions. Do you have agood level of
physical fitness and enjoyworking with heights? We areseeking
Scaffolders with at least 2years scaffolding experience for fulltime
employment. Youmust be able to startat7amonMonday
to Fridayand occasionally work weekends when required.
Skills/Qualifications required:
• Tobeconsidered youmust have at least 2years experienceas
aScaffolder
• Beable to work overtime when required
• Due to OH&S requirements you must pass pre employment
checks including adrug test
• HTLicenceisanadvantage but not essential.
The successful candidate(s) will be rewarded with agenerous
hourly rate and further training opportunities. This is arare
chance tojoin asmall business that takes pride in every job we
do.
Applicants forthis position should have NZ residencyorvalid NZ
work visa.
To apply or for moreinformation contact
Mark on 021 440 364 or
admin@elitescaffolding.net.nz
BARBER/HAIRDRESSER
required for gents barbershop,
part-time/casual
position. Please call 021
148 8942.
WANTED TO BUY
LP RECORDS and books.
Phone Rodney on 03 324
2999 and leave message.
METAL, heavy etc. Free
light-grade metal in-yard
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays
&9.30-11.30am Saturdays.
Ashburton Scrap
Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford
Forest Road (behind
Placemakers). Phone 03
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2246933
2246473
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GARDEN SUPPLIES
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Delivery can be arranged.
Contact Owen Moore 027
434 4797.
HIRE
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4WD and slab lifts available
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Pickup or delivery. Phone
North End Engineering 308
8155 for abooking.
Sue Cahill
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MEETINGS
AllentonNetball Club Inc.
AGM
Monday,3February
2020, 6.30pm
AllentonRugby
Clubrooms,
MelroseRoad.
Enquiries: Leith Skelsey
allentonnetballclub@gmail.com
2244554
EDUCATIONAL
PUBLIC NOTICE
CRC
THE PROFESSIONALS
CHOICE
Full range available in-store.
HOSPICE Mid Canterbury -
Here when you need us. If
you, or someone you care
about has a life limiting
illness, phone 307 8387 or
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TRAVEL
FEBRUARY; Dunedin
attractions. March; Auckland,
Christchurch by rail.
April; Milford, Doubtful
Sounds, Earnslaw cruise.
June; Norfolk Island. John
&Kathleen Lawler, Rakaia.
03 302 7328 for details.
DRIVETECH LTD
“TRAINING TOMORROW’SDRIVERS TODAY”
“MERRY CHRISTMAS”
Normal office hours over Christmas, closed Stat days only.
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or 03 348 8481, 027 510 0684
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Do youwantto
learn to playbridge?
Bridgeisanexcing
card game.
Join afriendly club–the
AshburtonBridgeClub and
makenew friends.
Lessons areonMonday
evenings, starng Monday
3rdFebruary,at7pm.
Theygofor at least
10 weeks. Totalcostis$50,
which includes
1styear’s subscripon.
Fordetails,ring KayRobb
on (03) 308 6838
or 027 682 2091.
RASPBERRIES
Final Week
P.Y.O&
freshly
picked
Smithfield Road
(signatgate)
2244246
PH 3083498
NO EFTPOS
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MID CANTERBURY
Thur 16th
10.00 My Spy
10.00 Dolittle
11.50 Spies in Disguise
PG
PG
PG
11.50 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon G
1.20
1.40
PlayingWithFire
My Spy
PG
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3.00 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon G
3.30
4.35
6.00
6.30
8.15
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Little Women
Dolittle
Jumanji 2
1917
Bad Boys forLife
TheGentlemen
G
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R13
R16
R16
Fri17th
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11.50 Frozen2
11.50 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon
1.20 PlayingWithFire
1.40 My Spy
3.00 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon
3.30 Little Women
4.35 Dolittle
6.00 Jumanji 2
6.30 1917
8.15 Bad Boys forLife
8.30 TheGentlemen
Sat18th &Sun 19th
10.00 My Spy
10.00 Dolittle
11.50 Spies in Disguise
11.50 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon
1.20 Dolittle
1.40 My Spy
3.10 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon
3.30 Star Wars TheRise of Skywalker
4.40 PlayingWithFire
6.00 Jumanji 2
6.30 1917
8.15 Bad Boys forLife
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Mon20th, Tues 21st
&Wed 22nd
G
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G
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PG
G
G
PG
PG
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R16
R16
G
PG
PG
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PG
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M
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G
R13
R16
10.00 My Spy
10.00 Dolittle
11.50 Spies in Disguise
PG
PG
PG
11.50 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon G
1.20
1.40
PlayingWithFire
My Spy
PG
PG
3.00 Shaun the Sheep -Farmageddon G
3.30
4.35
6.00
6.30
8.15
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Little Women
Dolittle
Jumanji 2
1917
Bad Boys forLife
TheGentlemen
G
PG
PG
R13
R16
R16
NO COMPS
1917, Bad Boys forLife,
Dolittle,MySpy,
Playing With Fire,
Shaun the Sheep –Farmageddon,
Free learner’s licencecourse
•New to the district?
•Liverurally?
•Need adriver’slicence?
We canhelp you!
TheMid CanterburyRural Driver Licensing Scheme
arerunning another free Learner’s LicenceCourse.
This free courseisopentonewcomers in ruralMid
Canterburyand will take placeinAshburtonbeginning
Tuesday 17th Marchfrom11am –1pm.
On gainingalearner’slicence, wewill begin working
towardsarestrictedlicenceortoconvert your
internationallicence.
To register, please contact
WendyHewitt,Rural LicensingCoordinator
Phone 03 308 1395 ext228 or 027 6113301
wendy.hewitt@safermidcanterbury.org.nz
TheCancer Societyoffering
supportfor people
with acancer diagnosis
and their families
CANCER SOCIETY
TheMackenzie Centre,
122 Kermode Street,Ashburton
ContactAnnie on 03 307 7691
2246936
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