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Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday 23 January 2020, Page 29 Seasonal Farm Supplies & Services Fencing volunteers lend hand with flood repairs Experienced fencing volunteers took to Mid Canterbury’s back country last week to help repair floodgates and fences damaged during heavy rains last month which lead to flooding along the Rangitata River. Rural Support Trust (RST) Mid Canterbury response coordinators Allan Baird and Don Geddes took small teams of fencers into the back country to help with work at two high country stations. They put in some long days. Mr Baird said thankfully there was no shortage of experienced volunteers lined up to help. ‘‘I’m always impressed with the response we get, no matter what the response we always find people to do it,’’ he said. ‘‘There was alot of rain in the back country.’’ Many of those able to help out were retired farmers, or fencers, with practical fencing experience and had gear to get the job done. There were also volunteers from the rural fire services, search and rescue and Young Farmers. RST approached Glenfalloch and Erewhon Stations following Teams of Rural Support Trust Mid Canterbury volunteers help with re-fencing and floodgate damaged areas at Erewhon Station in Mid Canterbury’s back country. Photo supplied the heavy rains which caused mud slides in the back country and flooding of the Rangitata River in midDecember. The stations had damaged fence lines and floodgates and RST offered assistance to ‘‘help break the back’’ on repairs needed. Feds applaud Wairarapa water storage investment The government’srecentdecision to back the next phase of a sustainable water supply for the Wairarapa is outstanding news for the region, and awelcome signal of intent for the rest of New Zealand, Federated Farmers says. The announcement will mean a$7million investment in Wairarapa Water Ltd for preconstruction development of water storage and distribution infrastructure at Wakamoekau, and $110,000 for development of a Wairarapa water resilience strategy will come from the Provincial Growth Fund. FederatedFarmers national board member and water spokesperson Chris Allen, of Mid Canterbury, said the prosperity of drier regions of New Zealand will increasingly hinge on water security as the impacts of climate change accelerated. “I take this as asign we’re getting beyond the thinking that water storage is code for irrigation for dairying alone,’’ Mr Allen said. ‘‘Watersecurity is aboutfuture proofing the prosperity of all sectors ofour regions.” Cattle up Beef cattle numbers increased strongly in 2019, rising for the third year in a row, while the number of dairy cattle dipped slightly, Stats NZ says. Provisional figures from the 2019 agricultural production survey showed beef cattle numbersrose 5per cent, to 3.9 million inJune 2019. Dairy cattle numbers were almost unchanged this year, down about 31,000 to 6.4 million. Mr Baird said teams headed up across four days; three days at Erewhon and aday at Glenfalloch to get as much done as possible. ‘‘We are able to swing in to action when needed, we are not in it for the publicity, we just like helping farmers,’’ he said. Wairarapa Federated Farmers president William Beetham said it was about water security and growth enhancement for the entire community, not just agriculture and horticulture. “It’s sprung from arealisation that if we don’t have improved water supply, some of our biggest companies and employers are under threat going forward. “Water storage and security is also crucial as backup when domestic supply in our towns is under strainduring dry seasons. It’s also important for our environment – with good storage we can lessen the need to take water from our rivers in the summer low flow periods.” Mr Beetham, who is on the governance group for the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy, said all sectors of the region had put any differences aside and worked together on the project, including rural water users, the regional council and three local authorities, businesses and all local MPs. “There is no rural/urban divide in thiscase.And credit to the government for listening to the science and the strong business case.” Farmers’ forums on soon The future of dairy farming will come under scrutiny during five DairyNZ Farmers’ Forums being held nationwide. The events, being held in February and March, will include guest speakers celebrity chef Nadia Lim and economist Cameron Bagrie. DairyNZ strategy and investmentleader Dr Bruce Thorrold said, the forums in Canterbury (March12), Southland (March 3), Northland (February 18), Waikato (February 19) and Taranaki (March 11), were an opportunity for dairy farmers to hear about latest changes onand offfarm and what they meant for the future of dairy. “As asector,our farmers are well known for innovating and adapting their farm systems. Weare world leaders and, as we head into 2020 and anew decade, we want to build onthe great progress we’ve made $15,995 including GST KAF400 $21,495 including GST KAF700 Keeping Mid-CanterburyPumping! At Arthur Cates Ltd, your local plumber for over one hundred years, it’s all about water! Pumping it! Filtering It! Sterilising it! Plumbing it! Insulating it! Storing it! and Heating it! Water pumps from Italy and Australia are our main products, but we sell, service and install most pumps. 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Page 30, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday 23 January 2020 Football trials lined up, exciting season ahead Darren Cavill By Mick Jensen Mid Canterbury’s top football team will play at its highest ever level this season, and some high quality games are expected to be played in Ashburton Domain. The senior men’s team won the Division 1 title in 2019, backing up the previous season’s success in Division 2. This season they will play in the Canterbury Championship League, the second highest tier of regional amateur football, with games kickingoff from late March. Last year’s successful team was a mix of experience and some young players, but Mid Canterbury Football development officer Darren Cavill is keen to see more young talent stepping on to the pitch. He said he’d love to see six to eight players under the age of 22 out there and given a chance, as opposed to the two or three who played regularly last season. ‘‘You can’t underestimate experience, but in terms of youth development, the senior team is the level to aspire to.’’ He said although the team had won the Division 1title, Mid Canterbury Football had still needed to apply and then meet criteria to make the step up the footballing ladder. The criteria included having aclear path for youth development, supplying areferee and two linesmen at home games and anumber of other requirements. The senior team could expect a tough first up campaign, he said, with the pace, skill level and fitness of the opposition a sizeable step up. This season senior player and striker Luke Martin will take on player/coach duties, with Cavill confirmed as both the senior reserve team and women’s rep team coach. The reserve team will primarily feature players under the age of 20, alongside some older players and will play in its own league on Saturdays at 12.30pm, ahead of senior team matches which kick off at 2.30pm. Footballtrials for prospective senior, senior reserve and also Division 4 team players will be held at Argyle Park on January 30 at 6.30pm. Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to the trial and registration will be followed bymatches. Cavill says he hopes to see 45 or more players turn out for what is shaping up to be an exciting new season and ‘‘hopefully the best ever for Mid Canterbury football.’’ His full time football development role also sees him promote and support the game in schools and through the Fun Kicks and First Kicks tournaments, which will once again kick off in Term 2. Darren Cavill can be contacted on (020) 4106 8955 or darrencavillfootball@gmail.com. Do youneeD insect anDsecurityscreens, warDrobe DoorsanD organisers? David will be coming to Ashburtonon Thursday 30 January. Please contact theoffice to book afreemeasure and quote forthese or forany other products in theHomePlusrange. 88 Gasson St,Sydenham |03379 3740 |www.homeplus.co.nz Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Skills sharpened at netball camp When the 2020 netball season rolls around, four young Mid Canterbury players could have afew new tricks up their sleeves thanks to three massive days spent learning from some of the best. The Christchurch Netball Centre ran its annual Summer Camp at the Lincoln University campus at the weekend. It’saimed at players aged between Year10to12 and thisyear Mid Canterbury had four players in attendance – Ashlein Lyttle, Jasmin Strawbridge, Hayley Tallentire and Taylor Shaw – along with a couple of coaches, Claire Tappin and Natalie Shaw. Lyttle and Shaw are bothheading into Year 10 this year, while Strawbridge and Tallentire were part ofthe College Aside which won last year’s Mid Canterbury Netball premierone title, and all four made the most of the opportunity, soaking up everything that was on offer. The camp covered both the physical and mental side of the game, and delved into other important areas like wellness, recovery and loading, and ran from Friday through until Sunday. Mid Canterbury netballers (from left) Ashlein Lyttle, Jasmin Strawbridge, Hayley Tallentire and Taylor Shaw attended the summer camp at the weekend. Anumber ofbig names were on hand to pass on their knowledge. Specialist guest coach Kerrianne Farrelly originates from Christchurch but has spent anumber of years coaching in Queensland, including coaching the Australian state’s under 19 team and the USC Thunder, and she is regarded as one of Queensland’s best coaches. Last year’s Mainland Beko national netball leaguecoach Ronelle Van Dongen, and her former assistant who has now taken over coaching the side Ashburton’s Andrea Cousins were also there along with current Mainland Tactix head coach Marianne Delaney Hoshek, and former Tactix coach Helen Mahon Stroud. A couple of nonnetballers were also brought in, including current Black Caps cricket coach Gary Stead and former Black Stick and Olympian Shane Collins. Players also had the opportunity to have a question and answer session with current Tactix players Jess Prosser and Ellie Bird. Reminder of drone rules People operating drones in the Ashburton District arebeingreminded to observeCivil Aviation Authority rules whentheytake to the skies, after reportsofdrones flying too close to the Ashburton Airport. Civil AviationAuthority rules state that drones must stay 4km awayfrom all designated airports and helipads unless the person has the required CAAauthorisation andclearance from theaerodrome operator. Council chiefexecutive Hamish Riachsaysdrones are agreat way to capture aerialfootage and explore the district,however they comewithsome importantresponsibilities to ensure people’s safety and privacy. ‘‘Wedon't wanttodiscourage people fromusing thesetools,but we justask that usersbeawareofwhere they are and aren't allowedtofly their drone. Airportsare obviously busy airspace areas anditcan be very dangerous to have dronesflying where planes and other aircraftare operating.’’ The AshburtonAirportislocated just over5km outsideAshburton on SeafieldRoadand is ownedbythe council. People seeking to flywithin theairport's 4km radius mustcontact thecouncil for permission. Droneusers are also encouragedto check the council's OpenSpaces Bylaw forrules around flying overparks and reserves.Placesdrones are prohibited include over cemeteries, camping grounds,sports fields beingusedby others andwithin50metres of any playground or paddlingpool. For more information on drone use see theAshburton District Council OpenSpaces Bylaw.
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