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Methven hospitality
business owners have met
with local MPstodiscuss
difficulties getting migrant
staffoversummer.
Rangitata MP Andrew
FalloonandLabour’sJo
Luxton metwith 15
business owners and
MethvenCommunity
Board chairmanDan
McLaughlin last week.
MrMcLaughlinsaid
business owners were
frustratedabout delays
tryingtoget temporary visas
forforeignstaff andsome
were operating on limited
days becauseofthe lack of
manpower.
Hesaidfindingstaff in
thewinter wasgenerally not
difficult becausepeople
wanted to skiandwork,but
summer jobsinbars and
cafeswereharder to fill.
‘‘We wantpeople to come
here in the summer,but we
can’tprovide aservice.’’
Summerwas becoming
busier asmore visitors used
thelocalmountain bike
park andtracksinthe area.
Businessowners are
frustratedabout delays
usingthe newstreamlined
process of applyingfor
temporary work visas for
staff.
‘‘You only haveto get
onethingwrongand you
couldhave adelay of six
months,’’ Mr McLaughlin
said.
Mrs Luxtonsaid
concerns aboutstaff
shortages were raiseddaily
withher andshe was talking
withtheMinisterof
Immigration, IainLees
Galloway.
‘‘The reality is,we’re
facinglow unemployment
in our neckofthe woods,
whichhasplaced
considerablepressureon
ourreliance for migrant
staff. Iabsolutely hear the
concerns thatarebeing
raisedwith me.’’
MrFalloonsaidstaff
shortages threatenedthe
viabilityofsomebusinesses
in Methvenand wider Mid
Canterbury. Therehad also
been asharp dropin
residency visaapprovalsin
thepasttwo years, makingit
harder for localemployers
to retainthe employees they
already had,inmany cases
foranumber of years.
National’sprevious
changestoimmigrationhad
encouraged people to settle
outsideAuckland, butthe
current Governmentwas
goingbackwardsonit.
Child profiles that are part of the Children’s Holocaust Memorial at the Ashburton Museum.
Holocaust children honoured
By Mick Jensen
Aunique,moving memorial
honouring the 1.5 million
children killedduring the
Holocaust, and serving as a
reminder to standupto
discrimination, opens today at
the Ashburton Museum.
The Children’sHolocaust
Memorial began as aschool
project at Moriah Schoolin
Wellington, as away for
students to understand the scale
of the atrocity.
Over anumber of years the
school collected1.5 million
buttons, each button
representing achild killed by the
Nazis between1939 and 1945.
The memorial has been
developed by the National
Library in partnership with the
Holocaust Centre of New
Zealand and has astrong
education focus.
Matthijs Siljee,asenior
lecturer in the School of Design
at Massey University,worked
with the holocaust centre to
design the memorial.
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By Linda Clarke
Life as abeekeeper is not for the
fainthearted.
It’s hard physical work and
there are bee stings, says Midlands
Bees operational manager
Matt McCully.
The Ashburton agribusiness
runs 6500 hives, each with about
70,000 bees that pollinate crops
like carrots and clover. The bees
also make honey and Midlands
staff are busy extracting the
liquid gold, most of which will be
exported to honeylovers around
the world.
Most of Midlands hives are
between the Rangitata and
Rakaia Rivers, with a small
number in Selwyn. The hives are
managed by 12 beekeepers,
including young people who
have just joined the industry.
‘‘It is avery physical job, where
you are working outdoors in the
elements and you do have to be
able to handle a lot of bee
stings,’’ Matt said.
Around 3500 hives are
positioned to pollinate hybrid
carrot crops, with the rest going
to canola, brassica, radish, chicory,
red and traditional white
The Children’s Holocaust Memorial exhibit
designer Matthijs Siljee.
Midlands beekeeper Jake Sherratt is part of the busy team extracting honey at the company’s
Ashburton plant.
clover crops.
The process of extracting
honey begins in December with
brassica, canola and radish hives,
and finishes as late as April,
when the late season honey dew
starts to come in off the Black
Beech forest.
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Children of the Holocaust
From Page 1
Mr Siljee said the
memorial helped to tell
the ‘‘uneasy story’’of the
children of the Holocaust.
It was adifferent story
from the combatantswho
foughtand losttheir lives
fighting in World War2
and the undertonesofthe
holocaust were still very
much alive today.
The Children’s
Holocaust Memorialis
split into two halves at the
museum. The Murney
FamilyRoom featuresan
evocative display that
includes the 1.5 million
buttons, as well as profiles
of some of the children
who losttheir lives.
Mr Siljee said the
buttondisplay moved in
tiers from one buttonin
its smallcabinet, to the
largest unit, which was
overwhelminginsize.
The combined weight
of the button displaywas
one metric tonne and
each button represented
It is abig job and starts with
the beekeepers bringing the bee
boxes of frames filled with honey
into the processing shed in the
Ashburton Business Estate.
The honey is warmed slightly,
the frames are taken out of the
boxes and the wax capping cut
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the life of achildkilled in
the holocaust.
The buttons are
displayed in industrial
metal cabinets,typical of
those used by the Nazi
bureaucraticmachine.
Simplewooden
benches, evocative of
basic furniture in the
concentration camps,
allow the viewer to sit and
contemplate the display.
The secondpart of the
exhibition is displayed at
the back of the main
museumarea and
features more facts on the
holocaust and more
profiles.
One tells the story of
Vera Egermayer, achild
survivor of the Holocaust,
who immigratedto
Wellington in 1949and
was the New Zealand
consulinPrague for 18
years.The display also
includes content about
bullying and being ‘‘an
upstander not a
bystander’’.
off. The frame is spun in an
extractor to remove the honey,
which is then run through a
machine that separates the
honey from the wax.
The honey is stored for packaging
and the wax refined into
blocks for sale.
It encouragesthe
acceptance of othersand
the positive recognition of
diversity.
Mr Siljee said the
memorial helped to tell
the ‘‘unpleasant and
unspeakable’’story of the
Holocaust, but it was far
from drab.
Feedback from those
viewing it had often
described it as inspiring,
he said. Acomments book
that accompanied the
memorial invites the
publictogive their honest
opinion of it.
Anumber of Mid
Canterbury schoolsare
expected to view the
memorial exhibition over
the next couple of
months.
The Children’s
Holocaust Memorial is
displayed here untilApril
26 and Ashburtonisjust
the fourthvenue
nationally to host it since
it was unveiled in
November 2018.
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Holdaways sharing ministry duties
By Mick Jensen
Anew journey has begun for
Michaeland MaryJo Holdaway,
with the couple now sharing
ministry duties in the Anglican
parishes in Rakaia and Methven.
Michael, who ran his own
dental practice in Ashburton for
many years until he solditlast
year, was ordained as alocal
priest at St Stephen’s 19 years
ago.
MaryJowas ordained as a
deacon at aceremonyin
November, and after thecouple
had completed 18 months of
studiesatthe St John's
Theological College in Auckland.
Both havealready run church
services in Methven and Rakaia
and will move into thevicarage at
Methveninafew weekstime with
Breakfast speaker
once at Gloriavale
Lilia Tarawa.
Michael and Mary-Jo Holdaway.
theirdog .
The Rakaia parish also takes in
Zonta Club of Ashburton
is hosting former
Gloriavale member Lilia
Tarawa at its annual
women’s day breakfast on
March 14 and the event is
already asellout.
Some 300 tickets for
the breakfast have sold
like hotcakes, without any
promotion.
Organiser Ann Wise
said there was huge interest
in Gloriavale and Lilia
would be speaking about
her journey from leaving
the West Coast religious
community as ateenager
with her family, to becoming
the resilient and
inspirational woman she
is today.
Lilia is the granddaughter
of Gloriavale’s
former leader Hopeful
Christian and she escaped
with her mother Miracle,
father Perry and eight
siblings in 2008. Lilia was
18 at the time and says she
was used to wearing afull
length dress and headscarf,
and forbidden to cut
her hair, speak back or
wear jewellery and
makeup.
Her destiny was alife of
domestic servitude, food
rations and childbearing.
Ten years on, Lilia lives
alife she never dreamed
possible. She flies around
the country teaching audiences
about leadership,
selfrespect and confidence.
She wrote abook about
her childhood called
Daughter of Gloriavale:
My Life in a Religious
Cult.
Zonta Ashburton is
delighted to have her as
their guest speaker and
Ann said her transformation
made for acompelling
story that fitted perfectly
with Zonta’s
mission of empowering
women.
‘‘She has come from a
completely other world
and is using her experience
in a new world to
advocate for women.’’
The women’s breakfast
will be the 24th for the
Ashburton club.
Submissions in
on speed limits
Nearly 100 people have
made submissions on the
Ashburton District Council’s
proposal to change
some speed limits around
the district.
Over 40 people attended
an open day at council on
Monday and eight made
submissions on the spot.
Many of the changes and
reduced speed limits are in
residential areas on the
outskirts of Ashburton
town and other urban
areas, reflecting growth.
‘‘People are largely supportive
of the proposals but
were wanting clarification
on the background behind
why council has proposed
what they did,’’ service
delivery group manager
Neil McCann said. ‘‘Speed
limits around schools is
relatively topical too.’’
Mr McCann said the
number of people who had
provided feedback to date
was pleasing.
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Michael said the idea of taking
more formal theological studies
had been suggested to him.
‘‘I was feeling a‘bit stuck’ and
and MaryJo and Italked it
through. It was something we
decided we really wantedtodo,
and instead of thinking ‘whatif’,
we went for it.’’
Michael said he would continue
to work parttime as adentist,but
was excited by the new direction
and the coresponsibilities.
The Holdaways worked
together for ashort periodinthe
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church andalso to welcome
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His work was aboutpromoting
goodnews and good messages,
supporting the community and
gathering people together.
Afavourite saying of MaryJo is
that‘‘you can havecomfortand
courage,but you can’t have both.’’
The couple are stepping outside
of theircomfort zone,but are
excited aboutthe change of
direction and the challenges they
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Owen wins
by election
Richard Owen has won
the MethvenCommunity
Board by election by
asizeable margin.
Mr Owen polled 354
votes, ahead ofTammy
Dickson on 158 and
Leonie Campbell on
53.
He will take up the
fifth and final place on
the board.
The voter return was
48.84 per cent and 567
were cast.
The by election was
necessary because just
four candidates stood
at October’s Local
Body Elections.
Methven Community
Board chairman
Dan McLaughlin said
he was looking forward
to having Mr Owen's
youthful face at the
table.
‘‘He has young children,
so he brings different
experiences,’’
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Mr McLaughlin said.
Mr Owen is the sales
and marketing manager
for Mt Hutt skifield
and is currently in
Japan for work.
He returns to the
country on March 1and
will be sworn on to the
community board at its
meeting the next day.
Mr Owen joins
Kelvin Holmes, Sonia
McAlpine, Dan
McLaughlin and Ron
Smith on the community
board.
The board meets
monthly and isseen as
providing a coordinated
voice that
represents the Methven
community's interests in
council decision making.
The board issupported
by Western Ward
councillors Rodger
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Firearm law changes opposed
By Linda Clarke
Mid Canterbury hunters are
standing alongside farmers and
sport shooters to oppose a
second wave of gun law changes.
Government prohibited
militarystyle semiautomatic
weapons in the wake of the
mosque shooting in Christchurch
last year and now a
second tranche of reforms has
been before aselect committee.
Organisers of a gunowners
rally in Ashburton at the weekend
believe many lawabiding
Kiwis with gun licences do not
realise how they will be impacted
by the continuing reforms.
The changes will introduce an
arms register, reduce the licence
period from 10 years to five and
impose onerous requirements
on gun clubs and shooting
ranges that could force some to
close.
Mid Canterbury firearms
licence holders want to keep the
firearms they use to go deerstalking,
deal with pests or shoot
competitively at arange.
Several hundred people
joined the weekend’s rally:
Accompanied by military tank
and jeep, they walked along
East Street and West Street with
placards protesting the reach of
Several hundred people marched along East Street on
Saturday, protesting at the next wave of proposed gun laws.
the reforms.
‘‘Not everybody gets firearms,
but we get firearms,’’ said
organiser and hunter Stewart
Hydes.
‘‘We are regular grassroots
lawabiding guys and protesting
against the unfairness, the
unreasonableness of firearms
law reforms. We are innocent
but made to feel guilty.’’
Mr Hydes said the reforms
would not make New Zealand a
safer place and targeted the
wrong people.
He said police were to blame
for issuing the alleged mosque
gunman afirearms licence in the
first place.
‘‘Our police failed to properly
vet someone.’’
Mr Hydes said the select
committee had reported back to
Parliament that 90 per cent of
the submitters on the second
tranche of reforms opposed the
proposed changes.
National’s police spokesman
Brett Hudson met the protesters
after the march and said
National’s police spokesman
Brett Hudson addresses the
rally.
National would vote against the
second tranche. ‘‘A more sensible
regime is needed, with
exemptions for firearms, pest
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He said Government should
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rise of gangs and their use of
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‘‘This bill does absolutely
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Prime views from Tony’s home on wheels
By Linda Clarke
Tony Adams once shared lunch
with 24 dolphins at Kaikoura. He
and wife Diane pulled up at the
beach, slid back the door of their
camper van and marvelled at the
sight while they ate.
It’s one of ahundred stories
Tony can tell about the pleasures
of holidaying in their
motorhome.
Their camper van is aTransit
van, converted for tourists and
once part of the Horizon fleet.
He and Diane bought it in
2015 and have notched up about
15,000km in the South Island,
exploring idyllic spots when time,
the weather and inclination
allows.
He says it is the life and their
compact homeawayfromhome
has all the mod cons, plus shower
and toilet and solar panels if they
really want to stay off the grid.
Tony said Central Otago held
some beautiful spots and they
Tony Adams checks through the log book that contains his
and Diane’s camper van adventures.
simply parked up, opened the
door and enjoyed the scenery.
Sometimes with aglass of wine
and abook.
When they are not using the
camper van, it parks up at their
Tinwald home where it can
double as aspare room when the
grandkids come.
Tony is also on the Ashburton
Lions Club committee
organising the South Island
Motorhome Show at the
Ashburton Showgrounds on
February 29 and March 1.
He says the show is all about
sharing that motorhome
experience.
The show is also an
opportunity for motorhome
owners to sell privately, and for
dealers to sell or showcase their
vehicles. Companies that make
goods for motorhomes also set
up shop.
Tony said about 200
motorhomes were expected at
the showgrounds for the event,
which was timed to capture those
heading to the New Zealand
Motorhome Association
conference in Oamaru the
following weekend.
The club has organised food
outlets and invited Fire and
Emergency NZ to put on special
fire safety in mobile homes
education sessions on the
Saturday between 10am and
2.30pm.
Tony said the club was also
arranging to have some retro
caravans on display.
Entry to the show will be $5.
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Meet the crew revamping our town’s CBD
By Linda Clarke
Contractors undertaking the
revamp of Ashburton’s central
business district say they are
working hard to keep
disruption to businesses and
workplaces to aminimum.
Night work was also being
considered, TruLine Civil
owner manager Daniel Powell
told Ashburton District
Councillors in an update on
the twoyear project recently.
The work is being
conducted in phases, with
Cass Street first. Anew
watermain and sewer is being
laid first, followed by
stormwater services and
kerbing, then finally road and
footpath works.
Cass Street should be
finished by August, according
to the project’s timeline.
Mr Powell said contractors
met with Cass Street affected
parties before the work began
and talked through the details.
He said there was support
for the revitalisation project,
which made the contractor’s
job easier.
They are keeping people up
to date with information and
mail drops.
‘‘It is amajor project and we
are trying to take the town
from where it is at the moment
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to apretty modern, excitinglooking
place to do business in
and shop.’’
Mr Powell said some onthespot
changes had been
made to the plan, like moving
the location of atree that
would be in abusiness
Mt Hutt bares all
Mt Hutt skifield staff are opening the
mountain for summer thrills on February
29 to help raise funds for charity.
The Discover Mt Hutt Open Day is
being held with the help of Lions
Methven and will raise funds for local
charities,including the Ashburton Cancer
Society.
Visitors on the day will be able to
mountainbike,hike, take helicopter rides
and generally explore the mountain,
which iscovered insnow during winter.
Mt Hutt ski area manager James
McKenzie said $40,000 was raised last
year and theywere hopingtohit asimilar
figure. “All our staff volunteer their time
for this day and love getting involved in
showing off their workplace to visitors in
summer while raising funds for agood
cause.”
The Summit Six chairlift will take
walkers, bikes and bikers tothe summit
where they can take in the 360 degree
views then bike, walk or catch aride on
the chairlift down.
Mt Hutt staff will beonhand toguide
guests round the mountain in a4WD
entrance.
He said it had been
important to be upfront about
the disruption and make sure
people could contact him or
project manager Conor
Redmond.
‘‘We are trying to work on
experience. Bikeenthusiasts can take part
in an enduro event run by Bike Methven
and Gravity Canterbury.
Christchurch Helicopters will be onsiterunning
scenic flights and the massive
slipand slide is back offering thrills, spills
and aplace to cool off.
Entry on the day is $20 for walkers/
hikers and $30 for bikers. Kids aged 10
and under are free.
Methven Travel will be running abus
service from the Methven isite from
9.30am onwards. Bookings are essential
by calling 0800 684 888.
The open day runs from 10am until
4pm.
the principle that if we are
working on the road, then the
footpath is open so people
have access to the shop and
not the whole block is closed
off. We know people are
trying to run their business.’’
While working at night was
aconsideration in some parts
of the project, it had
challenges for the work crews.
‘‘Mainly you can’t see what is
going on and the lack of
support services if you need
them.’’
TruLine completed a
similar CBD revitalisation
project in Blenheim and Mr
Powell said it had set the town
up for further growth. ‘‘I guess
you guys are hoping the same
will happen here and from the
design Ihave seen, it looks
good.’’
Chair of council’s town
centre subcommittee Carolyn
Cameron said she had walked
Cass Street and spoken to
retailers about the
redevelopment. ‘‘Some were
not happy about access but I
think it can be worked
through.’’
The most common
complaint was gravel on
footpaths, and the contractors
have committed to sweeping
those daily.
Work crews will move to
Tancred, Burnett and Moore
Streets later this year, then
finish on East and Havelock
Streets.
Council is also investigating
ways to tell the district’s
history in the CBD, though
historic plaques or other
information spots. They have
looked for inspiration at
Motueka, which has its history
spelled out at the side of a
special historic walk.
That treatment might be
included in the revamp of
Baring Square east.
Dementia support planned
Princes Courtrest homemanager
LorraineBryanisplanningto
start up asupportgroup for
family and carers of people with
dementia.
The group would meet monthly
and provide supportasthey
worked through the fear of the
unknown that oftenaccompanies
the disease.
Lorraine said she would be
gauging interest for the support
groupatnext month’s Positive
Ageing Expo and was looking for
asuitable venue.
She said fear of the unknown
was what stopped manyfamilies
affected by dementia from
seeking help.
PrincesCourt has 35 dementia
beds,the largest provider in
Ashburton, but the numberof
people with dementia is
increasing.
Mrs Bryan said it would be a
challenge providing assistance in
the future, both inthe community
andincare.
Almost 70,000 Kiwis have
dementia and that number is
expected to almost triple by 2050.
Ashortage of dementia beds in
SouthCanterburymeans Princes
Court provides beds to pick up
the overflow.
She said people waited too
long beforeasking for help.
‘‘We knowthat dementia also
has asignificant impact on the
family and friends of people with
the condition.
‘‘Yet so many people avoid
asking for help, through areal
fear they willlose their homes
and all their savings.’’
Lorraine has workedin
dementiacare for yearsand
experienced some of the same
fearswhenitcametogettinghelp
for her father.
“Fear thatIwas doing the right
thing, fearthathewas in good
hands and fearthatwecould
afford the care he needed.”
Lorraine empathiseswith
families who wait until they’ve hit
the wall before theyreachout for
help.
‘‘There is help available,
whetherit’s day care, respite or
fulltime care and the sooner you
ask for help the better.’’
The first move was talking to
yourGP, she said. “Fromthere,
theycan set out aplan thatwill
involve putting you in touch with
the Needs Assessment teamto
workout eligibility for funding
and support.”
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Plug and go refit for event centre
By Linda Clarke
Atechnology upgrade of almost
$100,000 will bring the Ashburton
Trust Event Centre into modern
digital times ... despite the facility
being only 12 years old.
Manager Roger Farr says there
has been abig shift away from
analogue basedsound and lighting
equipment to digital.
‘‘And as soon as you start talking
digital, everything needs to be bigger
and better.’’
The upgrade will replace Category
5cabling with Category 6cabling,
capable of carrying much more
information between lights and
sound equipment, and control
boards. Lighting is also moving to
more sustainable LEDs.
The event centre is applying for
community grants to cover the cost of
the upgrade and hopes donations
from its supporters in the community
might cover any shortfall.
The work, once funds are secured,
could be completed by the end of this
year.
It would mean users of the facility
to deliver the Ashburton Courier
and Realty every Thursday in the
West Street, Racecourse Road,
Belt Road area.
May suit a retired person.
Phone Leonie todayon308 7664
to get startedoremail
leonie.marsden@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ashburton Trust Event Centre manager Roger Farr (right) and
technician Travis Stringer talk cabling in the centre’s electrical brain
room.
can ‘‘plug and go’’, rather than
needing to drag multiple cables
running from select outlets.
Mr Farr said it was vital the event
Stay fit &earn $$$
at the same time
centre kept up with technology as
touring groups expected it, as did
community users who might want to
livestream events like conference
Ashburton
February
19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26
speakers and funerals.
The upgrade would reduce the
labour and expertise needed to get
old technology to speak to new
technology, he said.
When the building first opened,
the lights operated under one
universe. ‘‘Now we have three and
each one has 512 different
operations. We have grown
considerably over 12 years and what
is needed to make lighting work.
‘‘The big thing is we do not get so
far behind it is along way to catch
up again. We are at the point we
have managed to stay on top of it
through adapting. We need to
solidify that and have the ability to
plug and go.’’
The technology upgrade is one of
the main projects ahead this year for
the event centre, which is on target
for expected use.
The centre is asking council for
$298,000 again this year to put
towards operating costs of around
$700,000.
The annual request will be discuss
as part of council’s budget
deliberations later this month.
Gallery itching to show restored work
By Linda Clarke
The Ashburton Art Gallery is still
punching above its weight in the art
world, with international, national
and local exhibitions seen in galleries
with much bigger budgets.
It is staffed by paid and volunteer
workers who are passionate about
bringing art to Ashburton, as well as
protecting special collections held on
behalf of the community.
Curator manager Shirin
Khosraviani, who has been busy
raising the gallery’s profile over the
past eight years, says two exhibitions
by renowned international artists
who grew up in Ashburton helped
draw more than 13,000 visitors to the
gallery between July and December
last year.
David Richard’s Echoes from the
Sound Barrier (on until March 20)
and Marjan Verstappen’s Atlas of
Nowhere (last July and August) also
helped boost the little gallery’s
reputation.
‘‘Both were born and raised in
Ashburton and had their education
in Ashburton, then went overseas.
‘‘Due to the popularity of the
gallery and its reputation, they
approached us for shows, which was
quite aunique experience. Both
shows have had great feedback due
to the local connection,’’ she said.
The two exhibitions were among
11 for the sixmonth reporting
period, the curator told Ashburton
District Councillors, adding the
gallery was seeking an extra $9400 on
its annual operating grant of
$385,000. The money would be spent
on professional development for
staff, all of which were underpaid for
their qualifications, she said. Some
had only just moved up to the living
wage.
The gallery’s income is
constrained by conditions of its
resource consent, which allows
limited gatherings and commercial
activities. The conditions can be
reviewed in five years’ time but the
gallery has not let that hamper its
operations.
Care and documentation of the
gallery’s permanent collection is also
an important task and last year they
had two works returned to the
gallery after specialist conservation.
Ms Khosraviani said staff were
also tracking down and documenting
council’s collection of paintings and
other works, though some pieces had
not been able to be tracked down. It
was possible they were tucked away
in acupboard of adistrict hall or
under abed; these are not valuable
pieces.
Councillors will consider the
gallery’s request for an extra $9400 at
its budget deliberations later this
month.
A1965 Rudolf Gopas painting, the Trawlers, is one of two
restored artworks that Ashburton Art Gallery Shirin Khosraviani
wants to have on public display. It was gifted to the gallery by
the Department of Internal Affairs, who recalled the painting
from New Zealand’s consulate in Tokyo in 1991.
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constituents onMondays and
Fridays, and anyday that Parliament
isn’t sitting. Contact my office in
Timaru or Ashburton tomake an
appointment to meet orspeak with
me. Ialso hold constituency clinics in
other towns across the region.
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Charity garage sale
Ashburton Pakeke Lions is after
good quality donateditemsfor its
annual charity garage sale. People
with surplus items, including
furniture, gardenequipment,toys,
sports equipment andother items
are asked to drop them off at
Ashburton Racecourse from
February 26 to February 28 (9am
until4pm), or to call for collection
from February 26. Donated items
should not include old televisions,
heaters or computers.The garage
sale is set from 9am on February29
at the racecourse and willinclude a
wide range of sales items,aswell as
cake,produceand craft stalls. For
moreinformation and collection
contact Trevor(3072629),Dave
(307 4349) or George (307 2243).
Ecan boss resigns
Environment Canterbury chief
executive Bill Bayfield has
resigned to take up arole withthe
new Taumata Arowai (Crown
entitydrinking water regulator).
Mr Bayfield will leaveEcan after
nine years on May 6. He started
just weeks after the February 2011
earthquakes.Hisexperience at
central and local government, and
his knowledge of drinking water
and environmental regulation will
be valuable in his new job.
Eagle in the sky
The police helicopter Eagle will
be available in MidCanterbury if
required during afiveweek trial of
the aircraftinChristchurch. The
Bell 429 usually works out of
Auckland but is being trialledin
Christchurch until March 20.
Commissioner Mike Bush said
policewere investigating whether
therewas demand to expand the
service to otherparts of the
country after seeing the benefits in
Auckland. Eagle attends more
than 6000 incidents ayear with
over half of these involving road
policing and roadsafety, including
fleeing driver events.
Road repairs funded
Timaru District Council has
been given$2million fromWaka
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for
road network repairs following
Rangitata Riverflooding in
December. It will cover around 57
per cent of the totalcost associated
with the flooding event, and the
rest willbefundedfrom the
Timaru council’s Disaster Relief
Fund. There was extensive damage
to roadsand bridge abutments.
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Request for advice bureau funds
By Linda Clarke
The Ashburton District Council has been
asked for $43,394 to help set up aCitizens
Advice Bureau (CAB) in the town.
The CAB would eventually become a
standalone entity, needing just $15,000
annually from council, and could double
for a time as an information centre for
tourists.
Council will consider the request for
funds when it deliberates on its budget
later this month.
The CAB would be based from Community
House and run under national
guidelines. It needs 16 trained volunteers
to get under way.
Community House Mid Canterbury
manager John Driscoll took the funding
request to council last week and said the
community needed acentral point where
people could seek services and information,
related to their health, wealth, and
wellbeing.
Its volunteers would point people to the
right services, which could include lawyers
if they wanted legal advice or counselling if
their marriage had just broken up.
CABs operate in 80 locations around the
country, though the closest to Ashburton
are in Timaru or Hornby. They are staffed
John Driscoll
by connectors who can provide uptodate
advice; CAB runs anationwide database of
80,000 services.
Mr Driscoll said seeding money of
$48,394 would help pay for aparttime coordinator,
who would recruit volunteers
and ensure they were trained to arequired
standard. Four people had already
expressed interest in being volunteers.
Funding from council now would ensure
the Ashburton CAB could move ahead
quickly and be open in six months.
Mayor Neil Brown said council had
closed its iSITE and asked if tourist
brochures could be at the CAB, at least
until the new civic building was complete.
Mr Driscoll said the CAB was open to
that as Community House statistics showed
inquiries had grown there since the
information centre closed. Inquiries had
jumped from 1800 to 4200 in the past year.
The CAB would operate Monday to
Friday, though there was scope to open at
the weekend. National guidelines meant it
needed two rooms, one for confidential
discussions.
Cr Stuart Wilson said he was worried
ratepayers would be picking up the tab.
But Community House treasurer Dave
Mathieson said the numbers stacked up.
He said the CAB directory nationally
fielded two million hits over 80 locations.
“You are looking at 25,000 hits per
location. If we are successful with funding
from council at $15,000 ayear that is 60
cents per inquiry.”
That was an economical way to help
serve the community, he said.
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Fun, colour at
college prelims
Monday’s prelims day at
Ashburton College was
mostly about dressing up,
having fun and supporting
house colours.
The annual sporty gathering
sees students compete
for honours in the
fashion and fundraising
fields.
While some opted for
competitive running,
jumping and throwing
events, others participated
for fun and for red,
orange, blue or green
house points.
Most events were held
in the college grounds,
with throwing events held
over the road in Ashburton
Domain.
Biomass plant expansion eyed
By Mick Jensen
Businessman Greg Donaldson wants your
green waste, trimmings, clippings, untreated
demo timber and cardboard, and if he gets
enough ofit, he plans to invest big money
into expandingthe biomass plant he operates
on the edge ofAshburton.
For the pastcouple of years the Ashburton
Eco Park siteonthe corner of Cochrane and
Seafield roads has processed tonnes ofbyproducts
from the contracting businesses Mr
Donaldson runs.
Items like cleared trees, power reels and
stumps are burnt in agiant incinerator.
The current incinerator, or ‘‘curtain
burner’’ as Mr Donaldson calls it, is mobile
and can process 10 tonnes ofmaterial an
hour.
The incinerator’s resource consent for
particle discharge states that it is a99per
cent clean operation.
The first stage of expansion could involve
the purchase of aelectricitygenerating plant,
which will connect to the incinerator and
return electricity tothe grid.
If volume really takes off and expansion
becomes viable, Mr Donaldson says he is
prepared to invest millions into a more
powerful and permanently located processor.
Mr Donaldson said he was excited about
the future prospects of the 8ha eco park site
and believed it could work onabig scale.
‘‘It will provideagood end use for rubbish.
‘‘Instead of rubbish going off to Kate
Valley, or being burnt illegally, it can be
processed here in a much more environmentally
friendly way.’’
Mr Donaldson said the biomass concept
had come about out of necessity for his
business and because of the byproducts
generated from demolition, roading, site
works, earthmoving, directional drilling and
Greg Donaldson alongside his current biomass incinerator at the Ashburton Eco
Park.
ploughing.
He said word of the eco park site had
spread among the commercial sector over a
number of months and he was now opening
it up and inviting the general public to come
on board.
There would be flat rate charges for boot
loads, trailer loads and truck loads of waste
dropped off.
The waste strictly did not include plastics,
treated timbers, food waste, PVC, soil, pink
batts, paints or rubber.
The charges would be competitive, and
would be reduced if there was enough
material being processed and if electricity
was generated.
Mr Donaldson said he would assess
volumes and progress over the next 12
months.
If abig biomass plant did eventuate, and
ran flat out five days aweek, heanticipated
employing four orfive more staff, and more
if it was aseven day aweek operation.
Mr Donaldson saidhedid not knowofany
other large scale biomass plants operating in
New Zealand, but had heard about successful
operations in the USA and Europe.
The Ashburton Eco Park will beopen to
the general public from 8.30am on February
24. It will open weekdays from 8.30am until
5.30pm and on Saturdays from 9am until
2pm.
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Phoenix Preschool pre-schooler Henry Bennett, 4, spreads some cheer to
Rosebank resident Shirley McCrae.
Preschoolers share cards,
shortbread withresidents
Preschoolers from Phoenix Preschool
took amessage of love to residents at
Rosebank Resthome and Retirement
village, celebrating Valentine’s Day and
showing their support for charity organisation,
Heart Kids New Zealand.
The children, and teachers, had ared
themed muftiday on ‘the day of love’ to
raise money for Heart Kids.
They also learned about heart health
and how some people have hearts that
do not work as they should.
It was achance for the children to
learn about having social empathy with
others.
In preparation for avisit to Rosebank,
which is just down the road, they made
Valentine’s Day cards and shortbread
heartshaped biscuits some with hundreds
and thousands sprinkles for the
residents.
The children and residents have
regular reciprocating visits.
Four year old Henry Bennett gave his
card and biscuits to resident Shirley
McCrea. The card had the inscription “I
love you to pieces” and brought asmile
to the faces of both the giver and the
receiver.
After acouple of songs, with actions,
from the children including Twinkle,
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Knees and Toes and Wheels on the Bus,
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Ashburton branch members of Save the Children NZ Joyce McFaull (left)
and Fay Hunt, reminisce over the branch’s 60 years in Ashburton ahead of
afarewell luncheon prior to the winding up of the branch. The luncheon will
be held on Thursday, February 27, at 11.30am at the Hotel Ashburton. Any
former volunteers not on the mailing list who would like to attend should
phone Liz on 308-0392 before Monday, February 24.
Strong property growth
predictedtocontinue
Strong growth in the Ashburton real
estate market over the last 12 months is
expected to continue this year, alocal
real estate company is predicting.
An increase in firsttime home
buyers and low interest rates has driven
a strong residential market in Mid
Canterbury, which shows no sign of
slowing down.
Property Brokers Ashburton branch
manager Murray Young said the
region had always been astrong area,
but low interest rates were now giving
investors the confidence to return to
the marketplace.
“KiwiSaver has also helped give firsttime
home buyers adeposit that some
may not have been able to save for
otherwise. That has certainly helped
drive this part of the market.”
Property Brokers Canterbury general
manager Chris Moore said provincial
New Zealand was proving to be
more and more popular with buyers.
“We are seeing urban drift from the
main centres to provincial New Zealand
and Ashburton is benefiting from
that.
‘‘From areal estate perspective, we
had avery big year last year and 2020
has kicked off in asimilar vein.’’
He said Property Brokers Ashburton
was seeing good demand for properties,
both residential and commercial.
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Page 10, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday February 20, 2020
ANNIVERSARY
DIAMOND WEDDING
Bevand John French (nee
Rogers) were married at
St Peter’s Church, Timaru,
February20, 1960.
Lots of love from all your
family and friends.
DEATHS
NEWTON, Florence June:
(June): On February 11,
2020 peacefully at Radius
Millstream, Ashburton.
Surrounded by her loving
family.Aged 95 years.Dearly
loved wife ofthe late Roy.
Cherished mother and
mother in law of Dianne
Newton and Angela and
Maurice Soal and adored
nana of Mark, Emily and
Peter, the late Samuel,
and Laura and Brett; Kate
and Steve, and Emma and
Ken. Treasured great nana
of Savana, and Ruby; and
Jordan.
“In God’sCare”
Messages to the Newton
family, P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740. Special
thanks to the staff at Radius
Millstream and Dr Wootton
for their loving care ofJune.
Aservice celebrating June’s
lifehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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will be a small charge
of $15 for subsequent
notices related to the
same death, up to a
maximum of 35 words
and on aper-line basis
after that.
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other family notices,
such as engagements,
acknowledgments, in
memoriam notices and
anniversaries.
Family Notices
DEATHS
PROCTOR, Laken Mark
Christopher: Unexpectedly
at Christchurch Hospital,
on February 14, 2020
surrounded by family and
friends. Aged 25 years.
Deeply loved fiancé of
Jessica Ryan. Loving Dad to
Liam and Charlotte. Much
loved son of Mark Boswell
and Jo Proctor. Dearly loved
grandson of Dan and Joy
Cavill and Caroline and the
late Robert Boswell. Loved
and adored big brother
of Taylah and Maddie.
Cherished nephew and
uncle to Sophia, Hunterand
Ivyand afriend to many.
“You will be missed
so dearly our fighter,
always in our hearts
forever 25”
Messages to Jess and
Family, P O Box 472,
Ashburton7740. No flowers
by request. Donations
to the North Canterbury
Dirt Riders Club would be
appreciated and may be
left atthe service. Aservice
to celebrate Laken’s life
will be held at our Chapel,
Cnr East and Cox Streets,
Ashburton, on Thursday
February 20, commencing
at 2.00pm. Followed by
private cremation at the
AshburtonCrematorium.
Paterson’s
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TITHERIDGE, Elva Janette:
On 17 February 2020 at
Ashburton, aged 92 years.
Thedearly lovedwifeofthe
late Albert Noel Titheridge.
Cherished mother and
mother-in-law ofDavid and
Jae-Eun, John and Odette,
Jane and Brian Franks, and
Paul and Kara. Much Loved
nana of Fiona and Sarah,
Troy, Courtney, Tara-Mae
and Tane. Arohanui. Loved
sister and sister in lawofthe
late Fay Dellow and Noel,
and Doris and the late Ross
Titheridge.
“A dear soul whose heartand
humanitywill remain with us,
long afterher passing.”
Her family acknowledge
Elva was blessed to have
the care and compassion of
the lovely staff of Tuarangi
Home in her final years.
Messages to the Titheridge
Family c/- PO Box 472,
Ashburton 7740. Aservice
to celebrate Elva’s life will
be held at Our Chapel,
Cnr East and Cox Streets,
Ashburton, on Saturday
February 22, commencing
at 2.00pm. Followed by
privatecremation.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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DEATHS
WALLS, Alma Mae: (nee
Todd): Died peacefully
on February 11, 2020 at
Cashmere View Home,
Christchurch. Aged 96 years.
Belovedwifeofthe late Joe,
dearly lovedmother of Julie
(Te Anau), Trudy Eaden
(Christchurch), and Gregory.
Loved grandmother
of Emma Paulin and
fiancée Chris Thomson
(Christchurch), Chris Eaden
and fiancée Melissa Beach
(Christchurch) and loved
greatgrandmother of Laura
Thomson (Christchurch).
Lovedsister of the late Jack,
Archie, Raymond, and Les
Todd.
“You’llbeforever in our
hearts”
Heartfelt thanks to the
staff at Barrington Wing,
Cashmere View Home for
their careofAlma. Messages
to theWalls family, POBox
472, Ashburton 7740. A
service celebrating Alma’s
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Always plenty of litter to pick up
Volunteers from Litter
Free Ashburton never fail
to find plenty of discarded
litter when they carry out
regular clean ups around
town.
Volunteersmeet on the
second Thursday of the
month at 1.30pm at the
Chess Board on East
Street and head off in
groups to pick uprubbish.
Last week’s collection
took inpart of the CBD,
the area around both ends
of the Tinwald Bridge,
and Dobson Street West
down tothe bike park.
Lending a hand were
regular collectors and a
couple of newcomers.
Dressed in highvis vests
and with gloves on, the
collectors trawl their
Volunteers from Litter Free Ashburton with rubbish collected last Thursday.
designated patch for an
hour orso, before returning
with rubbish to a
central point.
Bagged rubbish is collected
later in the day by
Ashburton council, which
disposes of it, or recycles
where possible.
Baby group friends Sienna Hoets, 8months, Frankie McKee, 9months, and
Tom Tyson, 9months, were among the babies and toddlers enjoying the
Wriggle and Read session for infants to three year olds at the Ashburton
Public Library. The session is held in the children’s section of the library
every Tuesday and continues to be ababy and toddler favourite with
impressive numbers attending for the 30-minute programme. It focuses on
fine, gross motor and balance skills using singing, dancing, musical
instruments and eye-catching displays such as bubbles.
Rangitata River
work on hold
Work has now largely
paused for atime on the
Rangitata River while
agencies agree on future
plans and on what needs
to happen to get the
scheme back up to the
preflooding standard.
Future works, which
may take 1224 months,
will likely focus on reinstating
banks and vegetated
berms which are
crucial in erosion
reduction and provide
some limited protection
against overflows, says
Environment Canterbury
(ECan).
How to fund the work
is still being worked
through and it may cost
in the order of $1 million.
There will also be
conversationswith awide
range of partners and
stakeholders on what the
future of the river and
any changestothe standard
of protection may
look like.
The long term conversation
will require wide
consultation and investigation,
says ECan.
The flooding of the
Rangitata River in early
December got the
nation’s attention whenit
disconnected State Highway
One for three days.
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Longbeach triathlon tests pupils
Pupils from Longbeach
School put all their
energy intocompeting
at the school’s annual
triathlon competition.
It was aprelude to the
Mid Canterbury
Primary SchoolsSports
Associationtriathlon
event, which is on today
at Hampstead School.
More than 130 pupils,
aged from new entrant
to Year 8, competedin
yeargroups swimming
lengths orwidthsof
the school pool, biking
and running along
BoundaryRoad,
fronting the school, or
around the school
grounds. It was followed
by aprizegiving and
barbecue lunch.
The senior triathlon
saw pupils compete as
individuals or teams.
Buoyed by the
cheeringoffellow
pupils and family
members, the Year 7
and 8pupils ran 2km,
swam twolengths (44
metres) and biked 4km;
and Year 5and 6ran
1.5km, swam two
lengths (44 metres) and
biked4km.
The junior triathlon
was as individuals and
saw Year 3and 4pupils
run 1km, swim apool
widthand bike 2km;
Year 8pupil Michael Griffiths won the boys Yr7/8
event.
Senior girls on the run leg of the triathlon.
before the Year 2pupils
did one run lap of the
field, bikedtwo laps and
crossed the small pool.
Year 8pupil Tabitha White was the third girl
home in the Yr7/8 race.
Year 8Taylor Lamont heads into the bike
leg of the Yr7/8 girls triathlon, which she
went on to win.
It was similar for the
Year1 pupils, although
they only biked one lap
of the field.
Carriage drivers tackle Tinwald course
Horses and drivers
enjoyed tearing around
amarked garden course
in Tinwald on Sunday at
agathering of the
Canterbury Harness,
Horse &Pony Society.
Carriage driving skills
were given agood
workout on the twisting,
turning and cone
numbered course, which
is usually the sizeable
garden of Lianne and
Leen Braam.
Mrs Braam is a
former horse rider and
was introduced to
carriage racing by a
neighbour around 15
years ago.
She said the society
was very sociable, with
members sharing
morning tea and achat
before getting down to
competing.
Competitions were
held from September to
April and all club days
Carriage drivers line up to race around the course at Sunday’s gathering.
included aDerby
Challenge round.
Sunday’s event was
round 4ofthe challenge
and it had tested eight
drivers and horses to go
as fast as they could over
a806m course.
The course was also
raced in reverse.
Mrs Braam said
gatherings on the third
Sunday of the month
usually featured around
18 drivers.
Horses ranged in
height from eight hands
to full size.
Anyone keen to find
out more about the
Canterbury Harness,
Horse &Pony Society
can check out the chhps.
webs.com website.
Phone policy
enforced at
Dorie School
By Toni Williams
DorieSchool has joineda
growing list of schools
nationwide making
mobile phones off limits
for pupils during school
time in an effort to keep
pupils safe.
Phones cause adistraction,
limit face to face
communication and can
lead to social media
addiction and cyberbullying.
Dorie School principal
Anthony Dorreen said
since the start ofthe year
staff had noticed more
pupils, mostly in Year5to
8, bringing mobile phones
to school for whatever
reason.
While the school did
not have an issue with the
children having phones at
school, it was the texting,
taking photographs and
making calls that was
causing concern.
The phones, as of last
week, are now handed in
at the beginning of the
day and locked away until
after school.
Mr Dorreen said the
new policy had drawn
positive response from
parents and the school
community.
Ashburton Intermediate
School have had a
similar policy for at least
seven oreight years.
Students at school
hand their phones in at
the beginning of day, and
collect at the end.
Principal Brent Grey
understood it initially
started to prevent phone
theft, but now it was
about students accessing
social media.
‘‘They’ve got access to
technology within the
classroom, they don’t
need them. Interesting
enough there havebeen a
few secondary schools in
Christchurch ban them.’’
He said students
caught using phones during
school time have letter’s
sent home, and the
phones have to be collected
by parents.
And, with the onus on
the studentstohand them
in, if they get stolen, the
consequence of their
inaction falls on them.
Mid CanterburyPrincipals
Association president
Tim Kuipers, of
Ashburton Christian
School, said the Ministry
of Education gave general
advice to schools on
how to manage digital
devices, but each school
had to develop their own
policies based on their
own situation.
‘‘Technology is often
distracting and can hinder
deeper thinking, which is
essential to good learning.’’
‘‘(At Ashburton Christian
School) we also have
phones handed in and
have done so for some
time.
‘‘Our secondary pupils
may now use theirs as
long as they install a
Family Zone app.
‘‘This app has the
power, for example, to
block social media
between 9:00am and
3:00pm or make everything
work except the
calculator.’’
He said as students
showed more personal
responsibility those
limitations were reduced.
Craighead Diocesan
School, in South Canterbury,
made news headlines
last week after they
introduced the policy and
reported almost instant
results. Principal Lindy
Graham, speaking to The
Courier, said there was a
noticeable increase in
facetoface communication.
“A teacher walked into
the drama room last week
and the students were
talking to each other
instead of looking into
their phones,” she said.
The school had
decided it was time to
take a firmer line on
cellphone use with ‘‘a lot
of research emerging
about the impact of cellphones
on young people
– lack of sleep, social
isolation, addiction to
social media, fear of missing
out, cyberbullying to
name afew.’’
Cellphone use was also
banned at school events
outside the usual school
hours such as chapel
services and prizegivings.
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 3
20 February 2020
Message From ThePrincipal
Teacher Registration Fees
As many of you will remember, there was
considerable industrial action last year to try and
resolve the Teachers’Collective Agreements. We
were delighted that this could be settled and we
were duefor three years without industrial action.
Unfortunately, itappears there are some storm
clouds on the horizon. Currently, teachers pay
$220.80 forthree years’registration to the Education Council,which is the
group charged with administering teachers’registration and discipline
matters. With the end of Governmenttransitionfunding to the Teaching
Council, on 30 June 2020, early this year there was aproposal made to
increase this fee to$470 for the three year period. Obviously, this has
createdconsiderable unhappiness.This afternoon thereisaPaid Union
Meeting to discussthis matter and also to consider whatthe response to
this proposal might looklike.
Lessons will be stopped atlunchtime (1:20pm) today, asper advice
further through this newsletter, and already circulated to families.
Available staff will supervise anybus students who remain on campus. I
am sorry forthe disruption so early in the year.
AkoThree-Way Interviews
Next week, onTuesday 25 February, there will be Ako interviews, for
the second year. These are designed to foster arelationship between
the Akoteacher,studentand the learner’s family. These were very wellattended
lastyear and allthose involved reportedapositiveexperience.
Thepurpose of this timeistoset academic and vocationalgoals forthe
year, toreconnect with previous career ambitions and to reaffirm the
relationship between the parents and the Akoteacher.
We expectthe Akoteacher to be the first portofcall between the parents
and the Collegeonmost issues. Therewill be afollow-up interview time
in Term Threebut this first meetingisabout settingsome clearly defined
goalsfor 2020. These interviewstake placeatCollege and arescheduled
throughout the dayand early evening. Bookingsare doneonline, details
of whichhavebeen advisedtocaregivers.
BoardofTrustees
OurBoardofTrustees has their firstmeeting nextweek.Atthis meeting
they willrevisit the achievements against our 2019Annual Plan, examine
our NCEA results,and finalise our 2020 Annual Plan and Budget.
College Build Project
Last week the architects of our new build - Baldasso Cortese
Noordanus (BCN) -were on site and interviewed Heads of Faculty
and their key staff about matters important totheir particular subject
areas. Asyou can appreciate,specialist teaching subjects oftenrequire
more specialised spaces. These considerations are all adding to the
construction of the Master Plan which is due for completion in about
July of this year.
Athletics Prelims Day
Our first major House event was the Athletics Prelims day. This is a
curious mix of House spirit and colour,but also of someseriousathletic
endeavour. For the bulk of our students this dayisabout having fun and
participation,asmaller proportion areconcerned withqualifying forthe
Finals Day, scheduled forThursday 27February, which also determines
qualifiersfor the Aoraki Athletics Championshipson18March.
Many thanks.
Ross Preece
Principal •Tumuaki
NewStaff -Welcome
Information
AkoInterviews/College Closure–
Tuesday25February
Pleasenotethatthe Collegewill be closed fornormalinstruction on
thisday,inorder to holdAko interviews forall year levels.
These interviews provide opportunity for students toshare information,
planand set goals with their Akoteacher andparent/caregiver.
The20minute interviews will be held at AshburtonCollege,
from 10:00am-8:00pm.
Families aretobooktheirinterviewtimesonline,
and this information hasbeenprovided.
Allstudents/familiesare expected to attend.
College Uniform Clothing Shop
This is operatedthroughthe CollegeOfficebetween 8:30am-3:30pm, or
by request.
Families and students are welcome to view items of clothing (secondhand,
goodquality). We also welcome good quality, cleansecond-hand
clothing to sellonyour behalf.
Transition DepartmentNews
Liaison Visits
Varioustertiaryinstitutions and communitygroups visit the College during
our Year 13 Ako time (Wednesdays, Period 4) to share information with
studentsaboutcoursesand programmes theyoffer.
Year 12 students are welcome to attend also, but need toregister their
names at theTransitionOfficebeforethe visit.
The following visitsare scheduled for Term One:
04 March Registrar of Electors
18 March Otago Polytech
25 March AraInstitute
01 April OtagoUniversity
08 April CanterburyUniversity
06 May (Term2) VictoriaUniversity
AdvanceNoticeofUpcomingEvents (further information availablecloser
to the time)
Dunedin TertiaryOpenDay –Monday 04 May
This is an opportunity for Year 13 students who are thinking of attending
Otago University or Otago Polytechnic next year, tohave alook atthe
campuses. College takes abus down to Dunedin, leaving at5:00am and
returning at 9:00pm.The bus cost is $40.
NZ Careers Expo: 07-09May,Christchurch
This is agreat opportunity for students to visit and gain information from
awide varietyoftertiary and careerproviders all together in the oneplace.
Events
Funand Achievements at Athletics Prelims Day
Following postponement onFriday 14February due to rain, the event ran
very successfully on Monday 17February instead, inincreasingly warmer
temperatures as the day wore on. This major annual festival-style event
is strongly about participation; dressing in House colours; gaining House
points; festivity; but also qualifying for the College Athletics Finals Day for
the moreserious athletes.
On this dayall students arescheduled to competeinall events,inorder to
gain House points and for every event they compete and make agenuine
effortin, they earnaHouse point.
Congratulations
Outstanding Scholarship Results for
BenHolland andNew Zealand TopScholar
Ashburton College's2019Dux, BenHolland,recently learnedofhis success
in the three scholarship exams he sat atthe end of last year. Inaddition to
achieving aLevel 3Excellence endorsement in his five NCEA subjects, Ben
satscholarship exams in Accounting,Economics and Physics.
NZQA Deputy Chief Executive Assessment, Kristine Kilkelly, says that the
‘New Zealand Scholarship is regarded as the most prestigious secondary
school awardinthe country‘.
It is designed to challenge the very best students and offers financial
rewardsfor those going on tofull time tertiarystudyinNew Zealand.
Scholarship,OutstandingScholarshipsand TopScholar
Ben passed his Physics scholarship exam, and has been named as
a 2019 Outstanding Scholar
Award winner for Accounting
andEconomics.
Most notably, heachieved the
TopSubject Scholarship Award
forEconomics.
These results place him in
approximately the top 3%ofYear
13 students in the country who
studied these subjects, and will
see him attend the TopScholar
Award Ceremony which will be
hosted at ParliamentinMay.
For his efforts, Ben will receive
a scholarship of $5,000 each
year for uptothree years of his
tertiary study. He is enrolled at
Canterbury University tostudy a
Bachelor of Commerce, majoring
in Accounting and Finance, and
hascommenced his studies.
In achieving this success, Ben
would like to acknowledge the
assistance he received from
Ashburton College teachers
BryanBell (Physics), Clair Bedward
(Accounting), and Ange Mitchell
(Economics).
In turn, Ashburton College acknowledges Ben’s stellar academic career at
College and the input of the teaching staff which enabled extension to
this exceptionally high level.Atop result in New Zealand exceeds the word
‘impressive!’ Ben iswished well for the presentation ceremony and for his
tertiarystudies.
Events on-site were the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m and 3000m
events; Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump; and the 8x100m Relay
events.
Avery big thank you isgiven to Head ofSport and Sports Co-ordinator
RonCarlson and Darion Gray fortheir significantorganisation put into this
day, alongside of teaching staff assistance.
Picturedbeloware some further action shots from the day:
Victor Ji
Teacher of Mathematics
Information
College Early Closurefor Paid Union Meeting
Thursday20February, from 1:20pm
Please note thatAshburton College will be closedfor instruction,
from 1:20pm (the end of Period 4) on Thursday 20 February.
This is forthe purpose of aPaid UnionMeeting,for all teachers whoare
partofthe Post PrimaryTeachers’Association(PPTA).
ThePPTAexecutivehas authorised everyPPTAbranchthroughout New
Zealandtohold aPaid Union Meeting, in order to give feedback to the
TeachingCouncil of Aotearoa New Zealand
on proposed TeacherRegistration feeincreases.
Themeetingis held underthe provisions of Section 26
of the EmploymentRelations Act2000.
Supervisionwill be availableatCollege until 3:05pm
for students unable to makealternativearrangements.
School buses will run at the normal afternoon time.
(Pictured above):
‘GoOrange House!’
(Pictured above): Defending Red
House Champions with mascot,
Joseph Collins (House Co-Captain)
and Arnold Pantoja contemplating
the possibilityofaquick getaway.
TheHouses all competed on the College site, with only the throwing events
being held directly across the road in the Walnut Avenue Domain area.
(Pictured above,leftand right): Green House ready forfield eventaction; and
the relays areunderway.
(Pictured below): Blue House competitors competing moving well in the
foot-raceevent.
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Congratulations
House ExecutiveCommittees
Underway also are the newly formed House Executives, who have
already been in full action preparing for the Athletics Prelims Day,
where the first allocations ofthe year’s House points are up for the
taking.
Below, we put names to faces-
Blue House Executive
(Front row, left toright): Oliver Davidson, Malachi Drye, Thomas Patterson,
Coty Cuadrado,Bailey Gray.
(Back row, left toright): Milli Sullivan, Emma Rollinson, Harriet Leverton
(House Co-captain), Liam Sullivan (House Co-captain), Ethan Walsh.
GreenHouse Executive
(Front row, left to right): Brie Rudolph, Klara Harrison, Isaac Bazley
(House Captain), SapphireKururangi(HouseCaptain), Roan Redpath.
(Back row, left to right): Mac Burdett, Grace Quinn, Chloe Johnson,
Michael Lin-Nguyen, George Rosevear.
Orange House Executive
(Front row, left toright): Hope Bridger, Riley Vessey (House Co-captain),
Jane Cribb (House Co-captain), Aidan Bennett.
(Middle Row, lefttoright): Anna Bennett,Sophie Adams,Zac Woolf.
(Back row,lefttoright): James Brady,Sam Brown.
(Absent): Marlese Schoonderbeek.
Red House Executive
(Front row,lefttoright): Hannah O’Reilly,Joseph Collins (House Co-captain),
Teresa Herewini (House Co-captain), Olivia Lill.
(Back row,lefttoright): Christian Juntilla, Hayley Tallentire, Brendan Fleming.
(Absent): Brooke Miller,Arnold Pantoja, Caleb Ward.
End-of-2019 Junior SpeechCompetition
Very close to the end of last year the annual Junior Speech Competition
saw five Year 9and five Year 10 contestants take to the Auditorium stage
to deliver powerful and thought-provoking speeches on awide range of
topics.
This missed the cut-off time for the final newsletter of 2019, but it seems
relevant togive these nowYear 10 andYear 11students the publicity they
have earned!
Year 9Competition
Taylor Shaw challenged us to consider what success really is and how it
can be measured individually. Molly Elvy posed aplastic-free world, while
Amelia Harris also asked us to consider what success is and how itplays
differently at different stages of our life. Shimee Araguas challenged the
audience toconsider how drastically plastic waste has harmed the planet
in such ashorttime.Completing the line-up was Lily Davidson who spoke
about the changes today’s youth have faced over time and the challenges
to be faced up to in their future.
LilyDavidson took out first placewith ShimeeAraguas placing second.
Year 10 Competition
Things were no less competitive atthis level. Topics varied greatly with
Ngahuia Maeva debunking some myths surrounding Aspergers and
Autism. Lauryn Aiolupotea spoke about animated film remakes as
being a‘cash cow’ for studios that do little toimprove onthe original.
Sefilinga Maamaloa talked about how success is being your best in
whateveryou undertake.
Anna Gray enlightened the audience about taking things for granted and
took out second place for her efforts while the winner, Amy Stilgoe,
spoke about schooling and students’mentalhealth.
Thecompetition wasjudged by former Associate Principal, Don McLeod,
and Denise O’Halloran, aformer teacher of English at AshburtonCollege.
(Pictured above,lefttoright): Year 10 speech judges and speech contestants.
Don McLeod, Anna Gray, Amy Stilgoe, Ngahuia Maeva, Lauryn Aiolupotea,
Sefilinga Maamaloa, and Denise O’Halloran.
Aoraki SecondarySchools’
Senior Tennis Championships
AshburtonCollege wasrepresentedbyten players at these championships,
held in Timaru on Thursday 13February. Teams were made up of two
players,each of which playedadoubles tie and asingles game respectively.
The tournament was well represented byteams from throughout the
Aoraki region, with both the boys’and thegirls’drawhaving twopools,with
the winners and runners-up of each pool then battling it out for the final
placings. Ashburtonenteredthree boys’teams andtwo girls’ teams.
Results:
First Overall
The Boys’ Ateam of Tyler Leonard and Ollie Bubb placed first overall in
the Boys’ Competition, taking the final against Timaru Boys’ High School
A. To get to the final, Ashburton had to see off some stiff competition,
particularly against WaitakiBoys’HighSchool A.
3rd v4th Play-Off
Pleasingly, Ashburton has some new talent coming through the ranks
and the Girls’ Ateam consisted oftwo Year 9students, Holly-Jane Feutz
and Angel Spooner. The Girls’Bteam was comprised of Ruby Gray and
IlaCabalse.
The twoteams mettoplay-off for3rd and4th with the Ateam taking the
honours. The players are looking forward tothe South Island Secondary
Schools’ Championships at the end of February, also to be held in Timaru.
(Pictured above, back row, left toright): Matt Hopkins, Henrik Tawatao,
Holly-Jane Feutz, Angel Spooner,Tyler Leonard, Ollie Bubb.
(Front row, lefttoright):TomPatterson, Eddie Galbraith, RubyGray, IlaCabalse.
College Students at Under 18 National Fastpitch
Softball Tournament, and Non-Travelling
Reserve forUnder 18 Junior Black Sox
Three College students represented three different provinces at the Under
18 National Fastpitch Softball
Tournament held in Palmerston
North during the January student
break period.
Two players were selected as ‘pickup’
players for other teams, while
Kotiti Patea was already part ofthe
Canterburyteam.
(Pictured left, left to right):
Nathan Johnstone –‘pick up’player
for South Canterbury; Kotiti Patea
– Canterbury team player; and
JacobGray–firstly as non-travelling
reserve for Canterbury but who
ended up as a‘pick-up’ player for
Manawatu.
Jacob plays softball forthe Papanui Club at Under 18, Under 23 and Premier
Reserve levels inthe Canterbury Softball Association competitions. Having
proceeded through three trials for the Canterbury Under 18 team, he was
namedasanon-travelling reserve,which allowedhim to train with the team
and gain time in an environment where hecould hone his skills and get
extracoaching.
Jacob wasthen chosenasa‘pick-up’playerfor the National Tournamentby
Manawatu where heplayed atCatcher and Outfielder for the team. Jacob
said he enjoyedthe experienceand the opportunitytoplayatthe National
TournamentwhereManawatufinished9th from the thirteen teams.
Palmerston North’s Blue SoxPremier Men’s Team Invitation
At the completion of the tournament, Jacob was invited to travel to
Palmerston North again, where hewould play for Palmerston North’s Blue
SoxPremier Men’steam in an invitational tournamentagainst international
teams here toplay inthe Under 18 World Championship. This gave Jacob
the opportunity beinan environment with the Canadian and Japanese
teams and to playagainst Argentina and Australia as they prepared forthe
WorldTournament. This wasagain an amazing opportunitytoplaysoftball
to ahigh level and experience playing against some of the world’s best
junior players.
Nathan plays for Fairfield in the Mid Canterbury competition, usually as
ShortStoporCatcher. Last year MidCanterburywas able to fieldanUnder
18 team but this wasn’t the case this year. However, hewas fortunate
enough to be offered a‘pick-up’ player place with the South Canterbury
team. Nathan has previously attended six age group tournaments and
loved repeating this experience with the South Canterbury team, which
finished in 12th position.
Kotiti also plays softball for the Papanui Club, atfour levels -Under 18,
Under 23, Premier Reserve and Premier Men’steam levels in the Canterbury
Softball Association competitions. The road to Christchurch and return is
well-travelled with Kotiti in Christchurch three-four times aweek.
Beingapartofthe CanterburyUnder 18 team it wasagiventhatKotiti would
be competing atthe Under 18 national tournament, where Canterbury
placed 4th behind the three big softball regions of Auckland, Hutt Valley
and Wellington.
Kotiti has astrong pedigree behind him, including having played for Mid
Canterburyatfour national Under 15 tournaments between 2014-2017 and
travelling with the New Zealand Under 15 Softball team to Australia in 2017.
2018 wasayear off the sportwhile some injuries healed. In2019 Kotiti was
a‘pick-up’ player for South Canterbury toattend the National Under 18
tournamentwhile this year,inhis first year with Canterbury, Kotiti wasthere
as amember of that team, at what will be his last Under 18 tournament as
he turnseighteen during this year.
He credits his father as having abig impact on him getting seriously into
softball, while his mother was less concerned about which sport but
encouraged him to stayinasport.
Non-travelling reserve for Temperzone Junior Black Sox
Under 18 World Series Team
Playing mainly at second base and short stop, Kotiti obviously caught the
eye of selectors, and said this selection was a‘big surprise, asthere was
already athirty two-man squad training and travelling to tournaments in
Australia’. As this may have been, Kotiti obviously played well enough to
forgehis wayintothe list,which is agreat recognitionofhis hardworkand
capabilities.
Currently, since the Under 18 tournament, he has continued to train hard,
usually having three days aweek in Christchurch and one in Ashburton.
While his immediate focus is being ready should he get acall-up to the
Under 18 Black Sox, hislonger-termgoal is inclusion at Under 23 Black Sox
level. Inthe meantime,this year hasbeen averygood season to date.
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Festival of colour draws crowd
Ashburton’s second Holi festival
was acolourful celebration
on Saturday.
Held in the Ashburton
Domain, the familyfocused
event celebrated Holi, the
Hindu Festival of Colour.
The cultural event drew a
decent crowd and featured the
fun ritual of throwing coloured
powders over each other.
As well as colour, the celebration
featured Indian curries
and snacks, music and henna
design.
Holi has various legends
associated with it and celebrates
the victory of good over
evil. The Ashburton event was
coordinated bythe Ashburton
IndianMulticultural Charitable
Trust.
Right: Enjoying the Holi
celebration on Saturday
were (from left) Thelma Bell,
event co-ordinator Rohini
Sukul and Elena Comaglen
from Turangi.
Old information centre needs taking away
The Ashburton District Council
is looking for someone to
pick up its old information
centre building and take it
away for anew life.
Expressions of interest are
being sought for the building,
which is about 15 years old and
previously used by the iSITE
and Experience Mid Canterbury.
The council hopes aperson,
group or business would buy
the building and relocate it.
The building, nestled in
trees on the East Street green
by the chessboard, sits on a
concrete slab. The new owners
would have to cut internal
walls to lift it off and move it.
Expressions of interest are
being accepted until March 9.
Interested people don't have to
have afull plan for what they
want to do with the building,
but they do need to register.
Council would weigh the
tender options and the building
moved before contractors
working on the revitalisation of
the CBD reached East Street
next year.
Newand pre-lovedCars,
Utes &SUV’s arriving daily
Style guru Bibi
on mission here
AChristchurch stylist with
abig fan club in
Ashburton is coming to
town for aoneday
workshop.
Bibi Maber says so
many women don’t
understand what ahuge
role colours and shapes
play in how they look and
feel every day.
‘‘Every day we make the
decision to get dressed.
When we put something
on that makes us feel
good, confident and
comfortable in our own
skin, it improves our
mindset and helps us
approach the day with a
positive outlook.’’
Bibi has been winning
fans in Mid Canterbury
since starring as aguest
speaker at Ruralco’s
ladies night last October.
She is aregular
contributor to the
wellbeing section of their
Real Farmer magazine.
She says acommon
challenge is people not
wanting to buy new
clothes or focus on their
style until they lose five
kilograms. Other common
themes were buying items
that looked good on a
mannikin or online, but
then realising they didn’t
suit their lifestyle or body
shape. ‘‘The clothing often
gets hung up, tags still on,
at the back of the
wardrobe.’’
Other women were too
used to putting everyone
before them and thinking
they were not yet worth
the financial and
emotional investment.
Bibi has been through a
style transformation
herself. She spent most of
her adult life working in
administrative roles in the
corporate world but the
work wasn’t satisfying.
In 2006, in Canada, she
signed up for an image
consulting course, lost
52kgs and made some
significant life changes.
Later she moved to New
Zealand and 18 months
ago decided to start her
own style business.
Her goal is to help men
and women create their
own unique style.
Bibi’s workshop in
Ashburton is on March
14; it incorporates four
sessions and lunch.
Details are online at
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Rugbynames needed
Attendees at the inaugural Kaumatua Club held at at Hakatere Marae on Monday.
Kaumatua Club
startedatmarae
Anew initiative at Hakatere
Marae aims to bring the
community together for
social contact and will also
offer budgeting advice and
the services of a social
worker.
The Kaumatua Club was
launched on Monday and
those attending enjoyed
card games, singing, conversation
and morning tea.
The initiative is being
driven by marae vice chairman
and maori warden Ray
Solomon.
Mr Solomon said the
Kaumatua Club was about
meeting in asocial setting,
having fun and also using
the excellent facilities at the
marae more.
It was about connecting
the marae to Presbyterian
Support and to the community.
Mr Solomon said maori
wardens were able to provide
transport to and from
the marae for club gatherings.
Presbyterian Support
Upper South Island manager
Suz Hutchinson said she
envisioned along term partnership
with the marae that
would, over time, develop
based on need.
The Kaumatua Club will
run every Monday between
10am and 1pm and everyone
is welcome.
Ashburton resident Shirley Falloon is keen to put names to this old rugby photo
featuring her father Ron Melrose. Taken in the early 1930s, Mr Melrose is pictured
second left in the middle row. He played rugby for Allenton School and the banner
behind the team photo indicates the team was playing in the Ashburton County Rugby
Union Junior School Competition when it was taken. Other names identified in the photo
are Malcolm Walker (extreme right middle row) and Trevor Walker (second left front
row). Anyone with more names can email Mrs Falloon at shirleyfalloon@xtra.co.nz.
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Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon
Mike Moore: Alifetime of service
One of the tragedies of the recent
death of formerPrime Minister Mike
Moore is how little recognition he
received in thecountry he served so
well. In the tributes paid to him in
Parliament last week he was
described as the opposite of the soft
drink L&P: world famous
everywhere but New Zealand.
Much of that overseasrecognition
came from his role as Director
General of the World Trade
Organisation, and later takingonthe
position of New Zealand’s
Ambassador to the United States
when nominated by thelast National
Government.
Kiwis are more likely to remember
him for his brief stint as Prime
Minister, and subsequently as Leader
of the Opposition from 1990 to 1993.
What’s often forgotten in the fog of
history is the impact Moore had on
the 1990 election result.
He becamePrime Minister just 35
days before the election. Labour
were polling at 28 per cent and on
course for an absolutedrubbing.
Moore’s ascension turnedthe
plummeting polls around, recording
35 per cent on the night, not enough
to win the election, but enough to
save many of his colleagues from
losing their seats.
But 1993 was even more
remarkable. Afterjust threeyears in
office, the Jim Bolgerled National
Government recorded a13per cent
loss of support, with Mike Moore
coming within one seat of being able
to form aGovernment.
It was Bolger who famously
declared“bugger the pollsters” and
history has shown him to be correct.
Criticismofpolling by politicians
dates back to when they first began.
Arguments over methodology and
accuracy abound, butwhat’s often
left out of the conversation is what
they are, merely asnapshot in time.
They predict nothing about future
decisionmaking, or more specifically
how someone might vote in months
or years from now. It’s what makes
the interest from political journalists
so bizarre, admittedly mainly those in
Wellington, who are so quicktocall
or emailwanting comment whena
poll is released.
My response is alwaysavariation
The Dubliner Pub owner Gary Manning with the decal of Donald Trump. (Photo Bill Irwin)
Trump makesDubliner return
Agiant decal image of US President
Donald Trump is going back up in
the toilets at Methven hospitality
venue The Dubliner ahead of
elections later in the year.
Trump is getting asplash for a
second term in the pub after a
previous decal was unceremoniously
ripped from the men’s urinal 12
months ago.
Running for asecond term in the
Oval Office, the Trump image will
this time appear in both the gents
and ladies at The Dubliner.
‘‘The Dubliner has had so many
requests from customers, we’ve
decided to give Donald asecond
term.
‘‘We’d like to invite anybody to
come along and spend apenny,’’
said pub owners Gary and Karen
Manning.
The Dubliner Pub gained national
news coverage in September 2016
during Mr Trump’s candidacy with
the addition of the decal in the
urinal.
The culprits of the decal ripped
from the urinal in February 2019
were never apprehended, but were
suspected to be two disgruntled
elderly American men who were
walking the Te Araroa track.
of the same, and probablyfrom their
perspective pretty underwhelming: I
neverread too much into individual
polls,Itake nothing for granted and
I’ll continue to do the job that people
expect of their local MP.
There’s good reason for not taking
polls too seriously.
Depending on the questions asked
or the sampling method, polls are
oftenatodds with one another. All
they really tell us at the moment is
that the election for who will form
Government this year is likely to be
close.
Locally it’s positive to see new
candidates emerge.Robust
accountability is important in any
democracy, and that’s as true for
localMPs like myselfasitisfor
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Governments. The role of an MP
centres around service to the
community, and it’s the community
who will ultimately judge that
service.
In his last speech to Parliament in
1999 Mike Moore paid afinal tribute
to the peopleheservedasalocal
MP, which any candidate for elected
office would be wise to take to heart:
“Anything Ihave managed to do I
have been able to do because of
them.Iwish Icould have done more
for them. They are the real battlers.
“The highest honour ademocracy
can afford acitizen in afree nation is
to be an elected Member of
Parliament. Every day it has been an
honour, and every hour it has been a
privilege.”
New grade caters
for more netballers
Mid CanterburyNetballis
introducinganew premier three
gradethis yeartotakepressure off
its busyWednesday night social
competition.
The social competitionwas at
capacity last year andnetball
organisers are hoping someofthe
stronger teams will opt to play in the
new grade on aThursday night.
Netball centremanager Erin
Tasker said one of the main things
holding some people back from
playing on aThursday night in the
past had beenthe threatof
relegation to Saturdays.
Up until now, Thursday night’s
competitionhas been made up of the
top ACL premier one grade, and
premier two. Both gradesconsist of
six teamsand they play three rounds
duringthe season, withautomatic
promotion and relegationfor the top
and bottom teams at the end of
roundone, and apromotion/
relegation gameplayed at the end of
roundtwo to decide which teams
play were in the third and final
championshipround.
For the bottomplacedteam in
premier two, relegation traditionally
meant having to move to the
Saturdaycompetition but thatwill
no longer happen.
“If you’reamum who has got kids
playing sport on aSaturday
afternoon, suddenly finding your
ownThursdaynight netball is now
Saturdayafternoonnetball, isn’t
ideal,” Mrs Taskersaid.
Promotion andrelegation will
remain the same for other grades,
with the removal of promotion and
relegation between Thursdaysand
Saturdays the only change.
“We’ve had some reallystrong
teams playing on Wednesdaynights,
and some of themwould have been
more than at homeplaying on a
Thursday night, so now that the
threat of movingtoaSaturday is
gone we’re hoping they might make
that move,” Mrs Tasker said.
MostMid Canterburyclubsare
holdingtrials over the nextcouple of
weeks.
Clubshave untilMarch 25 to enter
teams for the winter, with the social
competition set to get under way on
April 29, followed by the premier
grades on April 30, and Saturday
grades on May 2.
In the meantime, to help give
playersaboost heading intothe
season Mid CanterburyNetball is
offeringaPlayerDevelopment
Programme (PDP) starting on
February 27, and will also run aFast
Five competition startingonMarch
4and running over fourweeks, to
give players the opportunity to get
some courttime in their teams preseason.
For juniors, Mid Canterbury
Netball will host ahave agoday for
kids aged Year 3to7on March 21,
and afun tournamentfor Year 5to
8teams on March 28.
Register onlineatwww.mcnetball.
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2020 STREET APPEAL
Offering emotional, social
and practical support
Every week in New Zealand more
than three families get told their
child has cancer.
Achild having cancer isone of
the toughest things afamily could
ever go through.
Child cancer doesn’t just affect
the child diagnosed, it affects their
brothers and sisters,mum, dad, and
whanau. Child Cancer Foundation
supports them all.
The Child Cancer Foundation
has over 1,700 families across New
Zealand but has been there for
thousands more in the past 40
years.
‘‘We help each family navigate
the child cancer journey ‘no matter
what the outcome’ giving them
support, strength and helping them
maintain hope.’’
Child Cancer Foundation’s work
with children with cancer and their
families is a unique service and
relies solely on the generosity of
supporters, donors, volunteers and
sponsors.
Donations can be made any time
at www.childcancer.org.nz/makeadonation
Child Cancer Foundation give
personalised support to each family
through aonetoone connection.
They help with emotional, social
and practical support, but also
things people have probably never
even thought about when they're
going through an incredibly stressful
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Among their services they offer:
adedicated Family Support Coordinator
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Essential Care Kits including
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Holiday Homes in Taupo and
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Household Support with essential
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Support in the Community such
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Family Places in Auckland,
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Child Cancer Research
The Child Cancer Foundation
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Education
The Child Cancer Foundation
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children and families facing the
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including the Precision Paediatric
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Collectors out and about
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The foundation receives no direct
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“I always wanted to spend my time
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And it’s arole where every family is
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One of the families Pelea has
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Some of the work the foundation
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sothe father had to give up
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long drives to the hospital for treatment.
‘‘As a parent myself I have an
increased awareness and appreciation
of the cuddlesand timeyou spend with
them, just that little bit more.”
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Car makers have become increasingly
aware of the need for safety.
Iapplaud that, and most of the
cars now sold new are high on
safety kit. Mitsubishi, in particular,
build with stateoftheart passive
and active elements.
However, there are some drivers
who don’t want or need all of the
trick warning features, and in most
cases manufacturers have offered
the function to switch many of
them off –lane departure warning,
blind spot monitoring, rear cross
traffic alert, to name afew.
Mitsubishi has gone one step
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some of those electronic safety
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For the alarmists, that hasn’t
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Assessment Program safety rating,
it is still intact, and if you have just
$40k to spend on an Outlander and
want those passive features, the
XLS has them, along with VRX
($45k).
To my way of thinking, the
Outlander Sport is great buying,
and it would be the sport utility
vehicle for me, it is one which
allows the driver to trust his own
judgement around spatial awareness.
The Outlander has been with us
since the early 2000s and, while it
has had several model lifecycles
along the way, the concept hasn’t
changed, it is the quintessential
SUV that has blitzed the New
Zealand new car market over the
years, and has been apopular used
Japanese import. It stands out for
its ease of use, practicality, functionality
and, what’s more, it’s just
adarn nice vehicle to drive, it feels
so right in all areas.
The new Sport is available
only as alimited edition model,
the first batch has aproduction run
of just 300 units, although another
shipment is likely to follow.
The Sport is afourwheeldrive
model and comes with seven seats
(fronts heated and electrically
adjustable), full leather trim, electric
sunroof, electric tailgate, keyless
entry and ignition, and 8in
multimedia dashboard display. It
also gets extra cosmetic treatment –
big spoiler, 18in black wheels, and a
host of piano black cosmetic trim
detailing.
Elsewhere, the Outlander Sport
is the desirable SUV which I
mentioned in my introduction. It
has acomfortable interior environment,
and is spacious. The cargo
area measures up to 1608litres,
which is enough capacity to carry
those tricky items we tend to move
from time to time such as the
cardboard box the Kiddiehousehold’s
new television came in.
While it carries aSport badge,
mechanically the Outlander retains
the tried and true powerplant
which has essentially served it since
its introduction. It’s a2.4litre fourcylinder
petrol engine (diesel available
in other variants), and is
hooked to acontinuously variable
automatic.
Mitsubishi claims 126kW and
224Nm of torque from the engine,
these are par figures and contribute
to good performance under all
conditions –bearing in mind that
many SUVS are used for towing,
and the Outlander in this form is
rated with a1600kg tow rating. In
terms of acceleration, there’s
enough strength from under the
bonnet to record a9sec standstill to
100km/h time.
It is also an engine that has been
continually developed so that fuel
usage is minimised. Mitsubishi also
claims acombined cycle average of
7.2litres per 100km. That is consistent
with the fuel usage readout
in the evaluation car, it was constantly
sitting around 9l/100km
during both inner city driving and
on ahighway loop.
Power is channelled to the front
wheels –spreading to all four when
slippage up front is detected. A
centre console switch can be pressed
to dial in fullyengaged fourwheeldrive
and centre diff lock.
Ionly left the seal for ashort
excursion into loose shingle. SUVs
aren’t really offroaders as such,
but with 190mm of ground clearance
the Outlander does have
genuine crosscountry ability, it can
be presented with undulating terrain
with confidence. It steers
directly in deep shingle and it has
suspension which absorbs well ruts
and corrugations.
Power is put to ground through
large 225/55 Toyo rubber. Such is
the level of grip and suspension
sophistication, the Outlander can
be driven enthusiastically on the
seal.
The Mitsubishi Motor Corporation
likes to have long lifecycles for
its models. I’m a big believer in
that. Too often good cars aren’t
with us long enough, yet it’s fair to
say the Outlander has been kept
fresh and modern along the way, it
is an example of how well avehicle
can do with solid engineering
practices and clever marketing.
Ican’t help but think how valuebased
the Sport model is, at $40k it
is abargain. Those who do get one
of the 300 should be very happy
with it.
Price –Mitsubishi Outlander
Sport, $39,990
Dimensions –Length, 4695mm;
width, 1810mm; height, 1710mm
Configuration –Fourcylinder,
fourwheeldrive, 2360cc, 126kW,
224Nm, continuously variable
automatic.
Performance –0100km/h, 9sec
Fuel usage –7.2l/100km
End of an era for Holden
The Holden brand will disappearatthe end of the year
after its owner General Motors announced it will no
longer make cars suitable for New Zealand roads.
GM InternationalOperations Senior Vice President
Julian Blissett revealed that the American brand has
made the difficult decision tofinally close the doors at
struggling Holden.
"Through its proud 160yearhistory,Holden has not
only made cars, it has been apowerful driver of the
industrialisation and advancement of Australia and
New Zealand," said Blissett.
General Motors announced on Monday it would
stop producing righthand drive vehicles.
"After comprehensive assessment, we regret that we
could not prioritise the investment required for
Holden to be successful for the long term in Australia
and New Zealand, over all other considerations we
have globally," said Blissett.
"This decision is based on global priorities and does
not reflect the hard work,talent and professionalism of
the Holden team."
Holden customers' warranties and servicing offers
made attime of sale will still be honoured.
Holden will also provide servicing and spare parts
for at least 10 years, through national aftersales
networks in Australia and New Zealand.
As required, Holden and its aftersales network will
also continue to handle any recalls or safetyrelated
issues if they arise, working with the appropriate
governmental agencies.
Late last year the company also announced it would
stop selling its most iconic car, the Commodore.
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Honda Civic back with five options
By Bob Nettleton
Back in the 1980s and ‘90s the Honda
Civic along with Toyota Corolla ruled
our new small car market. The Corolla
still does, however the helicon days of
the Civic are gone, although it’s on the
comeback trail with avastly improved
model launched in 2016.
It’s popularity should get another
boost with the recent addition of
Honda’s clever Sensing Advanced
Active Safety and DriverAssist technologies
being added to the midrange
Civic RSsedan and hatch. This move
spreads Honda’s Advanced Active
Safety Technologies across abroader
range ofmodels and into for the first
time, asmall sedan and hatch.
This is unquestionably the safest
Civic ever with Collision Mitigation
Braking System, Lane Keep Assist
System, Forward Collision Warning,
Road Departure Mitigation, Lane
Departure Warning and Adaptive
Cruise Control.
A gamechanging 1.5L DOHC
VTEC Turbo Engine has propelled the
Civic, much to the relief of Honda, on
to the shopping lists of many small car
buyers, and attracting back those
who’ve drifted away from the brand in
recent years.
From endtoend the range topping
Civic Hatch Sport Sensing looks the
partwith its the angular exterior design,
flowing and slightly tapered aerodynamic
roofline and integrated spoiler.
These looks haven’t enamoured motoring
critics with some feeling the styling
is overly intricate and fussy. The Sport
as you would expect with its premium
models status, has all the kit to
successfully fill this role including
leather interior and sunroof.
Five versions of the Civic are
available starting at $32,990 for the SX
in either fivedoor hatch or fourdoor
sedan body styles, and powered by
Honda’s stalwart 1.8 litre 103kw naturally
aspirated engine.
On the surface its look pretty good
value for money, but isn’t soalluring
whencompared with the $29,995 entrylevel
2.0litre 127kw Toyota Corolla
hatch. However,it’s the wellappointed
$39,995 RSineither hatch or sedan
forms that’s the sales hero model.
Rolled up for this road test was fivedoor
hatch the most popular Civic
derivative. The Sport for an extra $2k is
tempting if you like your small hatches
served with lashings of luxury.
For me, the lower priced RShas
everything you need and abit more,
including anintegrated body kit, Rear
Sports Spoiler, unique 17” RS Alloy
Wheels, LED Headlights and LED
Fog Lights.
The 1.5 turbo engine adds some
much needed performance respectability
to the Civic that has been
lacking. There’s 127kW of power at
5500 rpm and 220Nm of torque that’s
good to go from just 1700rpm, and go
is something this engine isn’t lacking.In
real world driving it doesn’t disappoint
with its smoothness and tractability in
the low to mid rev range.
Acceleration is brisk, rather than
exhilarating. Under full throttle the
engine sounded unexpectedly edgyand
harsh, at times when working in the
higher revrange, surprising for amotor
that is otherwisecivilised and refined in
every other respect. This flaw aside,we
finally have aCivic with the modern,
and zesty motor itdeserves.
The ConstantVariableTransmission
(CVT) and engineboth thankfullysing
most of the time from the same song
sheet, to maintain aharmonious working
relationship. Apoint ofdifference
between this CVT and some others of
this ilk,isthat this one allows the engine
to operate within its most efficient
range for longer, by continuously
varying the gear ratios instead of
adjusting the engine throttle opening.
This means the annoying flaring in
enginerevs that plagues many CVT’s is
reduced, although not totally eliminated.
Inside, the new Civic impresses by
comfortably seating five adults, with
generous amounts ofleg and shoulder
room for ahatchback of this size. Not
such aglowing report for rear headroom.
Thisiscompromisedbyasloping
rooflinethat steals valuable millimetres
of headroom for taller back seat
passengers.
Standard equipment on the RS
includes Smart Proximity Key with
Push Button Start, Hill Start Assist,
Emergency Brake Assist, Electric Parking
Brake with Electronic Brake Hold,
Tyre Deflation Warning, Agile Handling
Assist and 17inch Alloy wheels.
Rating out of 10: Performance 7,
handling 7, build quality 7,comfort 6,
passenger and load space 7, Fuel
Economy; Rightcar website rating
6.0L/100km, On road test average consumption
7.2L/100km, Value for money
6, Safety, FiveStar ANCAP crash rating.
Points out of 10: 7
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• Apple CarPlay &
Android Auto
•1.4L turbo engine
•Heated front
seats
•Blind Spot Alert
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T03307 9028
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Rural&Lifestyle
Making way for the next generation
By Toni Williams
Stud breeder Stuart Sinclair, of
Wakanui in Mid Canterbury, is clearing
the way on farm for the next
generation.
After nearly50yearsbuilding up an
enviable sheep stud, the 64 year old
has sold off the majority of ewes atan
offfarm dispersal sale.
It was held at the Ashburton A&P
Showgrounds on February 7.
Among the 350 South Suffolk,
Suffolk and Cheviot stud ewes upfor
auction, only 10did not sell.
Those that did went to breeders
from around the country, which was
pleasing, says Stuart.
He says there was good support
from breeders nationwide forthe sale.
Around 65people had registered as
buyers for the sale.
Stuart says after a few personal
health issues, not helped bydealing
with animals weighing upwards of
120kg, it was time for him tobow out
and handover to the next generation.
“It was enough ofascare toget me
to ease back,” he says.
South Suffolk, whichonaverage can
weigh between 120kg to 150kg, are a
good meat breed while the smaller
Hoggets sought
for competition
Farmers are being urged
to enter the New Zealand
Ewe Hogget competition.
The event, which is in
its 24th year, gives farmers
the chance to
benchmark their flocks
against others at both
local and national level.
It also gives them a
chance to compare different
farming systems
and learn from other
competitors as well as
the judging panel.
Competition national
convener Stephen Rabbidge
said the achievements
of New Zealand
farmers deserve more
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Stud breeder Stuart Sinclair
Cheviot breed has a dual purpose
(meat, wool) aswell as being aneasy
care sheep and good for hogget
mating.
While he, and wife Teresa,willhave
more timefor golf or travel;daughter,
Katherine, 30, is alawyer inLondon,
their sons, Nicholas, 32, and Hayden,
28, are keen to take over the farm.
It’s takenabit of planning to getthe
handover sorted.
recognition and acknowledgement.
‘‘It is now more
important than ever for
sheep farmers tohave an
efficient and profitable
business.
This competition
providesthe idealopportunity
for entrants to
compete and compare to
ensure future success.’’
National judges
include Charlie Seymour
and Dave McKelvie.
All farmers are invited
to ‘give it ago’.
South Island entries
close on March 25with
the North Island entries
on March 15.
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Stuart and son, Hayden (far
right), load stock for the
dispersal sale. Photo supplied.
Stuart, who is the fourth generation
on farm, says the boys were not as
driven about the sheep stud and
planned to focus onstore lambs and,
with pivot irrigation being introduced
in the coming days, increase the crop
operation.
“(The sheep stud) is my passion not
theirs,” Stuart says. But to keep some
Rotaryboomirrigatorrepairs and service,
including wirerope&splicing
Dairyshedyardworkincluding topand backing gates
Mainline installation and repairs
Anyother general engineering/fabrication requirements
Bale feeder –calffeeders Standardorcustom-made
Hayden, Stuart, Teresa and
Nicholas Sinclair at the stud
dispersal sale. Photo supplied.
interest he still has the 10 top rams of
eachofthe threebreed’s,which he will
retain until next year.
He will also stay involved incompetition
judging, which will keep him
in contact with breeders hehas met
over the years.
The farm, which is bordered by a
dairy farm and two crop farms and is
Phone 308 5903 weekdays l Email: agserve@xtra.co.nz
On call 7days:Doug: 027 282 2245, Matt (Tomo): 021 518 538
15 Malcolm McDowell Avenue, Ashburton
2253194
just five minutes’ drive from Wakanui
Beach, gets its water from an underground
bore, not through an irrigation
scheme.
The automated pivot system will
help them be more sustainable and
efficient users of water.
Getting the pivot installed also
means Nicholas and Hayden can
continue to workofffarm; Nicholasas
afarmadviser andHayden an apprentice
electrician.
Stuartsays he will stand back and let
themfarmtheirway but will be around
to offer advice and help out where
needed like “a general gofer around
the place”.
“The boys will take on more
responsibility and (there will be) less
for me. It’s one less thing toworry
about,” he says.
Stuart, the fourth generation on
farmand an onlychild, tookoverfrom
his parents, James ‘Jim’ and Ruth
Sinclair.
They ran the 174 hectare property
as a sheep and mixed cropping
operation, which Stuart continued.
He introduced the first South Suffolk
breed in1972, and at peak of his
stud had around 150 South Suffolk,
120 Suffolk and 120 Cheviot.
Open Farm Day events on nationwide
Mid Canterbury farmers,
some of the best in
the world, have not
signed up to open their
farm gates during the
Open Farm Day nationwide
event.
The event is promoted
as a freefamily
dayout on the farm, to
enjoy the land, animals
and people that make
New Zealand special.
And the omission of
farms from the district is
anoticeable gap on the
Open Farm Day register.
Although many of the
district’s farms do regularly
open their gates to
visiting groups and
tours, in this instance
the dry weather could be
the cause.
According to an Open
Farm Day spokesman
some of the district’s
farmers did consider
opening their gates but
dry conditions had seen a
reduction in host numbers.
The Open Farm
series, which happens on
March 1, and encourages
people to ‘‘visit farms to
see where their families
food comes from’ will see
various types of farm
operations nationwide
open their gates to the
public and see ‘‘Kiwis
reconnecting with the
people and places that
grow our food’’.
Around 10 farm operations
have signed up to
host in Canterbury, with
the closest being fresh
produce operation,
Spring Collective on
BrooksideIrwell Road,
at Leeston.
Their open farm runs
from 1pm to 4.30pm.
Bookings can be made
via OpenFarm Day website.
Photo: Open Farm
Day events will connect
Kiwis to food production.
Support for farmers pleasing
Federated Farmers vicepresident
Andrew Hoggard
was pleased the Government,and
commercial operators
like ANZ bank, were
awareofthe struggles facing
farmers during extreme
weather events around the
country. The declaration
of an adverse event in
Northlandwill mean more
help to support farmers.
Be aware of
rural fire risks
More precautions are
neededtotry to ensure
rural work activities
don’tspark avegetation
blaze. And that includes
clearingvehicle exhaust
pipes of dung and other
combustiblematerial
which can be afire
hazard.
Federated Farmers
Hawke’sBay president
Jim Galloway said
clumps of cowpats and
other similarmaterial,
stickingtoquad bikes
and other vehiclesis
one of the risksthatcan
be overlooked.
‘‘It sticks on there,
dries, heatsand starts
smoldering. If that falls
intodry grass it canset
off flames.’’
His region has
alreadyexperienced a
few rural firesthought
to be caused by the
blades of amower
striking stone, wire or
something else hard and
causingaspark.
In the current
conditions people
shouldthink very
carefully about whether
it’s safetodoany
activity that could cause
sparks, Mr Galloway
said.
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Rural&Lifestyle
Progressive vision ahit
Former Federated Farmers
Mid Canterbury provincial
president Michael Salvesen and
wife, Nicky, are finalists in the
2020 Canterbury Ballance
Farm Environment Awards.
It’s an annual event to celebrate
good farm practices that
promote sustainable land management.
It is run in 11 regions
throughout New Zealand.
The couple, who farm at
Wakare abreeding and finishing
deer and beef cattle property
at Mount Somers, are up
against fellow Mount Somers
beef/dairy/cropping farmers
Richard and Chrissie Wright,
of Tamar Farm; Ashburton
dairy support farmers John
Taylor, Brendon Stent and
Aafke Huisman, of Rosebank
Landcorp Farming Pamu
Carew; Selwyn dairy farmers
Tony Coltman and Dana
Carver, of Canlac Holdings at
Dunsandel; and Southbridge
horticulturist Robin Oakley, of
Oakley’s Premium Fresh
Vegetables Southbridge.
The Salvesen’s 1380ha effective
property is made up of two
blocks. The main block runs
calving cows and breeding bulls
for dairy herds, deer for venison
production and around
1,000 lambs, which are finished
annually.
The animals’ genetic
measurements are tracked as
the business strives to continually
improve the stock quality.
The second block supports
the main property, running
dairy grazers and Wagyu beef.
It also gives capital protection
and forms part of the
farm’s succession planning.
Over the past 12 years, the
Salvesen’s have made numerous
improvements on farm,
including many around production
and the environment.
Among them the introduction
of anative trees planting programme
with 1,500 new trees
being planted annually for the
next 10 years.
New Zealand Farm Environment
Trust general manager
James Ryan said the awards
programme, with the winners
announced March 11, was a
stimulating and informative
Mt Somers farmers Michael and Nicky Salvesen finalists in
the 2020 Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
opportunity to benchmark
against other food and fibre
producers in the region.
“The events celebrate everyone
who entered – not just
those who are eligible for
awards –because all are worthy
of being recognised for the
great work being done on their
farms and orchards,” he said.
All entrants go through a
judging process to consider the
entire environment farms operated
within, particularly around
sustainable profitability,
environmental awareness, good
business practices, and social
and community responsibility.
In getting a place in the
finals, the Salvesen’s showed
they had a progressive vision
for the future guiding their
Canterbury beef and deer farm,
enabling it to adapt to changing
conditions and reducing its
environmental footprint.
Water needs only
set to increase
Nationwide temperature
increases have seen areas
of New Zealand face water
tight restrictions, And Irrigation
New Zealand says
the need for more water
infrastructure is only going
to increase.
It’s acall which comes
after the Government’s
decision to inject $12.7m
into improving Northland’s
water resilience, as
announced by deputy
prime minister Winston
Peters and minister of
regional economic
development Shane Jones.
The district has faced
some of the driest conditions
this summer.
Irrigation New Zealand
chief executive officer
Elizabeth Soal said it was
promising to see the Government
recognise the
need for water infrastructure
as demand for it
was only going to increase
in the future.
“Weather experts
declared a ‘‘severe
meteorological’’ drought
in northern Auckland,
Great Barrier Island and
the Far North as New
Zealand experiences its
fourthwarmest year on
record.
“The dry summers New
Zealand now repeatedly
experiences are why supporting
more resilient
water infrastructure is
crucial.”
She said water was critical
for so many reasons
and for more than just
irrigation.
‘‘New Zealanders cannot
live without it and it is
our most vulnerable
regional communities that
suffer the most due to
increasingly common
extreme weather events
which put pressure onthis
essential resource,” Ms
Soal says.
“New Zealanders need
yearround reliable access
to water for multiple outcomes
to satisfy basic
community needs as well as
cultural, environmental and
economic requirements.”
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Photo:Nicola McDougall(L) and AmyMcIlraith(R) willbehelpingconsent holders in the Ashburton district to meettheirconsent conditions.
Ashburton WaterZoneCommittee
New staff bring amixtureofenthusiasm
and experience to Ashburton zone team
Environment Canterbury’s Ashburton zone delivery
team has been boosted with the arrival of two new
Resource Management Officers.
AmyMcIlraith and Nicola McDougall both joined the
zone team at the end of 2019, and areeager to use
their knowledgeand skills to help provide advice and
education to consent holdersinthe Ashburton region.
AmyisaNorth Canterbury girl and arecent university
graduate. She studied chemistry at University of
Canterbury beforefinishing her science degree by
majoring in soil science at Lincoln University.
“With soil science youget to look at the big picture,”
Amysays. “I lovedthat,aswell as the environmental
focus that Lincoln had, which prompted me to apply
for this role.
Nicola is along-term Ashburton resident who is making
achangeofcareer after morethan 20 yearsworkingin
the insurance industry.
“I want to continue to be abletosupport people
through this role,and to buildnew connections in my
community through adifferent customer base than I’m
used to,” she says.
Abig part of the role involves monitoring consents and
making surepeopleare following them. In the July2018
to June 2019 period, morethan 1400 consents were
monitored in the Ashburton zone.
Ashburton Zone Delivery Lead Janine Holland says that
having Amyand Nicola on her team will boost the local
capacity to help consent holderswith compliance issues.
“Our zone delivery model means that we arecloser to
the peopleinour zone,”Janine says.“We liveand work
in the Ashburton region and can provide advice on best
practice and how to meet consent conditions.”
And for Amyand Nicola,being part of asmall team
on the ground is part of what makes the role special.
“I wouldliketofeel likeI’m making apositiveimpact on
the community,not just the environment,Amy says.
“This role involves alot of relationship building,soIhope
to makeanimpact on the community through education.”
ForNicola,it’sabout helping peoplefind solutions.
“This role is quitesimilar to my previous one in the
fact that there’salot of customer interaction, which
I’mused to,” she says.“Youmight notalways be
approaching peoplefor agreat reason,but you’re here
to be aproblem solver.”
Amyand Nicola have replaced Nick Vernon and
Stephen Howardwho previously worked in the zone.
Formoreinformation on our zone team,see the
Ashburton Water Zone page at www.ecan.govt.nz.
Meet theteam
Ashburton water zone delivery team
ASHBURTONFIELD SERVICES TEAM
Janine Holland
Zone Lead
Email:Janine.Holland@ecan.govt.nz
Phone:027 205 7128
Terry Hewitt
ResourceManagementOfficer
Compliance &Monitoring
Email:Terry.Hewitt@ecan.govt.nz
Phone: 027 4067429
Ryan Dynes
Area Supervisor -Central
Email:Ryan.Dynes@ecan.govt.nz
Phone:027 435 1476
Sarah Heddell
LandManagement&Biodiversity Advisor
Email:Sarah.Heddell@ecan.govt.nz
Phone:027 4063858
AmyMcIlraith
ResourceManagementOfficer
Compliance &Monitoring
Email:amy-grace.mcilraith@ecan.govt.nz
Phone: 027 254 3725
Blair Jones
River WorksSupervisor -Central
Email:Blair.Jones@ecan.govt.nz
Phone:027 582 1866
Donna Field
LandManagement&Biodiversity Advisor
Email:Donna.Field@ecan.govt.nz
Phone:021 914 828
Nicola McDougall
Resource Management Officer
Compliance &Monitoring
Email:nicola.mcdougall@ecan.govt.nz
Phone:027 2755430
E20/7836
Lachie Ashton
LandManagement Advisor
Email: Lachie.Ashton@ecan.govt.nz
Phone: 027248 1339
Facilitatingsustainable development
in the Canterbury region
www.ecan.govt.nz
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Club news from the district
Lions Club of Ashburton
Welcome from our President
Roger Paterson and all club
members to our community news,
the first for 2020.
Our first meeting was held at
the Hotel Ashburton on February
5. It featured a most insightful
talk from Pup Chamberlain about
mental health in the rural community
with particular emphasis
on suicide prevention. Unfortunately
his cocoordinator Connie
Quigley was unable to attend.
Pup spoke highly of her knowledge
and work. It was interesting
to note that Mid Canterbury is
undertaking a pilot programme
with the main focus being wellbeing
and prevention of suicide in
our community. Pup stressed that
by texting or phoning 1737,
immediate support could be
obtained from atrained counsellor.
Males are the most vulnerable,
making up 70 per cent of suicides
in New Zealand.
Newlyinducted member Craig
Hadley gave a very interesting
3minute talk on his lifetime
experiences to date. We welcome
Craig to our club.
Motorhome Show – the
increasingly popular South Island
Motorhome Show is to be held at
the Ashburton Showgrounds on
Saturday 29 February and Sunday
1 March. Tony Adams
(0211267992), is seeking retro
caravans for display over the
weekend.
If you have revitalised an older
model and are interested in
displaying it for free passes,
please contact him. Fire and
Emergency New Zealand will
man a site over the weekend.
Three short presentations regarding
advice in respect of fire safety
for mobile homes will occur on
Saturday 29 February.
Please note we have no Eftpos
or Credit Card facilities on site so
the $5 public entrance fee and the
social camper pass will mean
people need to come prepared
with cash.
Our March meeting on Wednesday,
March 4, is a members
and partners night. Full details
will be confirmed soon.
Club members Brent Read and
Barney Parsons are organising
another cycling trip, this time
featuring the Alps to Ocean cycle
trail. Possible dates are in early
April. Also circulated were the
Meals on Wheels roster and
Methven Show gate helpers for
Saturday, March 21.
Ashburton MSA Petanque
Club
Turnouts on club days are still
very good.
We had our first club event on
Sunday with 18 players taking
part. This was won by Rewa Kyle,
Shelagh Field and Mick Little.
Runners up were Jan Guilford,
Nicky Foden, and Peter Marriott.
Third place getters were Bev
Attewell, Shirley Cant and Colin
Jones. All players played very well
which made it a good competition.
Neville Bensdorp and Richard
Browne took part in a training
camp in Christchurch and were
among six selected to play against
six invited players from around
New Zealand. They had one day
of tournament and one day of
training, all performing very well.
This training camp was for the
Open Men Trans Tasman squad.
We wish them well.
Next month we host the Ashburton
Doubles and already
entries are coming in very nicely.
We had six players take part in
the Boulez Vite in Christchurch
on Waitangi Day with five finishing
in the top eight. Jonathan
Crum came third followed by
Neville Bensdorp, Karen Bensdorp,
Marion Harrison and
Rewa Kyle.
Altrusa of Ashburton
Our 2020 health bursary recipient
Lauren Rattray has been
presented with acertificate and
the first payment of $500. Lauren
is entering her fourth year studying
towards aBachelor of Pharmacy
at Otago University. She
will use the bursary to help with
costs associated with her placements,
which are in various centres
throughout New Zealand.
Each year Altrusa has aTree of
Remembrance where members
sell stars for $2 each as a
fundraiser for Palliative Care –
this year we have donated $1500
to the Ashburton Palliative Care
Trust.
Our first foot clinic for 2020
was held on January 23, with 30
people attending.
We have a team of trained
nurses who do the actual cutting,
while Altrusa members assist with
the preliminary foot soaking, and
apply alittle massage to the feet.
At the completion of their cutting
and massage, each client can then
enjoy a social time while being
served with acuppa.
We are planning another Magic
Mums day on Saturday, March 28
–this is aday of pampering for
mothers of children with special
needs. The mums will spend time
in the morning being pampered
by the staff of Bellissimo, followed
by aflight from Ashburton
Airport with Robin. An icing
demonstration in the afternoon
will precede dinner, with amost
interesting and entertaining guest
speaker already arranged.
Nature Matters by Mary Ralston
AstrolltoPinnaclesHut
Irecently walked up the
Mt Somers Walkway to
the Pinnacles Hut. The
day was hot but the forest
was cool and fresh. The
pools of Bowyers Stream
beckoned for aquick dip.
The track follows the
river for part of the way
before it heads uphill.
The hut sits just above the
bushline, so there’s good
views of the stunning
rhyolite columns on the
flanks of Mt Somers.
Originally avolcano, Mt
Somers, or Te Kiekie, is
made up of igneous rocks
and as the lava cooled it
made amazing columns.
Rockclimbers think it’s a
great place.
It’s one of my favourite
places as well. Just afew
hours walk up from the
carpark and you’re in a
different world –native
bush, native birds, cool air
and fresh water. There’s a
few wasps but not enough
to be put off from going
there.
From the Pinnacles
Hut, the Mt Somers
Walkway continues
through subalpine
vegetation to asaddle
before dropping down to
Morgan Stream and the
water caves: boulders and
pools ideal for cooling off
on ahot day. Abit further
on is the Woolshed Creek
Hut, aroomy and fairly
new hut by the side of
Woolshed Creek.
The beautiful Bowyers Stream.
From this hut, the track
heads out to the
Woolshed Creek carpark.
It takes about two hours
and there’s an easier
alternative route along an
old road; agood option
for families with
youngsters, or those with
sore knees!
The Rhyolite Ridge
Track is another
alternative from the
Woolshed Creek Hut that
goes up and over aflank
of Mt Somers to the
Woolshed Creek carpark.
It’s aharder track than
going straight out, but the
stunning stream, waterfall
and wide expanse of red
tussock make it
worthwhile if you have
the energy.
Aday trip to either of
the huts is amemorable
outing. Staying overnight
can be the highlight of a
tramper’s summer.
Ashort stroll along
Bowyers Stream is
achievable for most and a
lovely thing to do on ahot
summer’s day.
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Cars,Trucks,Buses,Horse Floats &Motorhomes,
Caravans,Trailers,Farm Machinery, Jet Boats,
LightEngineering and Aluminium Welding
17 Range Street (IndustrialEstate)
Ashburton
Phone 307 0378 l 0274 274 007
Email: busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz
FOR ALL YOUR
•LawnMowing
•Pruning
•Garden Maintenance
•Gutter Cleaning
•Rubbish Removal
Call us TODAY
foraFREE quote
2245223
Ph 0800 4546 546
(0800 4jimjim)
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 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.
CHIMNEY sweep - For a
professional service call
Dan McKerrow Chimney
Sweep and Repairs on 021
118 7580.
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
2245281
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307 1693.
INTERIOR
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
PLASTERING HYDRAULICS; Martin
New or existing,
level 4finish, full skim
plaster or repairs
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2238792
Specialising in
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,
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.
DENTURES; Dr Peter
Rumping repairs existing
dentures and also provides
new dentures. Phone 027
220 9997.
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,
farm equipment
service and maintenance,
W.O.F. repairs, machining
and welding. Odd jobs a
speciality. Mobile workshop.
Can collect. Phone
Malcolm 027 475 4241.
WHAT better place for a
public notice than Ashburton’s
The Courier! Simply
clip the form for a run-on
advert like this or telephone
us on 308 7664 if you
require adisplay advertisement.
Being in
business and not
advertising is
likewaving in the
dark....
....you know you’re there
but no-one else does!
Don’t be leftinthe dark,
TheCourier Newspaper
has the key to your event,
productorbusiness
advertising.
Phone Jann, Roselle or Karen
on (03) 3087664
Email: office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Bennett -Onsite hydraulic
hose repair service 24/7.
Stockists of Aero Quip
hoses &fittings, Commercial
hydraulics, Dynacool,
Spool valves etc., MP Filtri,
Walvoil. Call Justin on 308
9778.
LEGAL work -Phone Peter
Ragg (Ashburton Law) for
house sales, purchases
and refinances. Will call at
home evenings for wills,
enduring powers of
attorney. Phone 308 0327.
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
Networks
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
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.
THE Courier is the best way
to advertise in Mid Canterbury.
Ask anyone who
regularly advertises with us
and they’ll tell you, they get
results.
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2257380
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CROSSWORD
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8555
ACROSS
6. Ailment (10)
8. Relative (4)
9. Beam (4)
10. Drive out (5)
11. Brood (4)
12. Dock worker (9)
16. Dog(9)
20. Throw (4)
22. Animal (5)
23. Air (4)
24. Group(4)
25. Walker (10)
DOWN
1. Utter (6)
2. Fish (7)
3. Astute (6)
4. Daze (6)
5. Hymn (5)
7. Bird (5)
13. Lubricant (3)
14. Height(7)
15. Truck (5)
17. Fleet (6)
18. Obstinate (6)
19. Yearly (6)
21. Range (5)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8555
ACROSS
6. “In the vicinity of”israther long-winded (10). 8. Give
aname to asinger (4). 9. Thanks to getting the wrong
sign, Imeet the vehicle (4). 10. Venture to make asmart
remark (5). 11.It’sasmall horse. That’sthe difficulty (4).
12. Tough guys don’t worry about getting better (2,3,4).
16. Seaside! (9). 20. Weapons used in hand-to-hand combat?
(4). 22. Something you really like -or care for (5).
23. Profit from having atrap to catch it (4). 24. In the
cavern, she collapsed (4). 25. Definitely in favour,totally
convinced (3,7).
DOWN
1. Region that has the same chief (6). 2. Perception, in a
sense (7). 3. Said it’s nice to see acab (6). 4. Hurry up
with that spare tyre holder! (4-2). 5. Puts up with the delays
(5). 7. Least disposed to turn to crime (5). 13. Ashort
drive back to see her (3). 14. Overlooks because one understands
(7). 15. Ashade inexperienced (5). 17. There is,
you say,but it’snot ours (6). 18. Somewhat emphatically,
yes (6). 19. One’sbeen caught in ashower,old fruit! (6).
21. Hands folded, sat beside the two fellows (5).
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Local news at www.starnews.co.nz6
HARD No. 5208
1 8 6 4 9
3 8
7 1
9 5 1
7 9 5
5 3 7
3 2
6 1
1 9 8 7 4
Solution to previous Sudoku
Howto
solve
Sudoku!
Fill the grid
so thatevery
rowand every
3x3 square
contains the
digitals 1to9
1 3 8 2 6 9 4 5 7
9 2 5 1 7 4 3 8 6
6 7 4 3 8 5 9 1 2
8 1 2 7 4 6 5 3 9
4 9 7 8 5 3 2 6 1
5 6 3 9 1 2 7 4 8
3 8 1 5 2 7 6 9 4
7 4 9 6 3 1 8 2 5
2 5 6 4 9 8 1 7 3
Solution to previous crossword
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8554 -SOLUTIONS
Across -1,Thorough-going. 8, Adieu. 9, Amateur. 10,
Clever. 11, Nestle. 12, Sloth. 14, Scrap. 18, Almost. 20,
Bangle. 23, Imagine. 24, Leave. 25, Go offone’shead.
Down -1,Thatch. 2, Olive. 3, Opulent. 4, Gnaw.5,Grave.
6, Inertia. 7, Garnet. 13, Lumbago. 15, Chablis. 16, Daring.17,
Behead. 19, Stiff. 21, Grade. 22, Lean.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8554 -SOLUTIONS
Across -1,Right opposite. 8, Not-ch. 9, D-isowns. 10,
Win-try.11, F-L-or-in. 12, First. 14, Mo-use. 18, Lo-ping.
20, He-ste-r. 23, Double-T. 24, Past-E. 25, Sedentary
life.
Down -1,Re-no-wn. 2, Get on. 3, T-shirts (anag). 4, Pads.
5, O-us-eL. 6, In-wards. 7, (L)Easing. 13, Imp-ound. 15,
Overp-ay .16, Slides. 17, Freeze. 19, N-ylon. 21, To-St-I.
22, E-t-na.
ContactJann Thompson 03 308 7664 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Brendan Dooley- ComedyMagician
Fri 13th March Mayhem! –Kids Show at 4:30pm,
Cheeky, Quirky and Classy –Family Show at 6:30pm
Brendan Dooley is fast becoming the World’s
TopYoung Magician being described by the
New Zealand Press as “A new generation of
talent already snapping the heels of established
acts”. Recently receiving the New Zealand Top
Comedy Magician Award which makes him the
youngest ever to
receive it.
Open Hat
Night
TheTen Tenors –Loveisinthe Air
Wednesday 15th April 7:30pm
The TenTenors are touring New Zealand to celebrate
their 25th anniversary and will charm you with their
irresistible selection of the best romantic pop songs,
ballads and arias of all time. With over 1.25 million
albums sold and having shared the stage with Lionel
Ritchie, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson and more, this is a
show that is sure to move you.
Premium $119* /AReserve $89.90* /
Child $79.90* /Groups (A Reserve) 10+
$79.90*
ENTERTAINMENT
BOOK
NOW
It’s Only Rock “n’Roll Baby –
VarietyTheatreAshburton
For more information
www.ateventcentre.co.nz
TheLookofLove–AliHarper
Thursday 19th March 7:30pm
Burt Bacharach’s hit songs have asound like
no other ...Poignant, atmospheric, beautiful.
Spend an evening with award winning Ali
Harper as she weaves through the Grammy
award winner’s extensive collection –Close To
You, Alfie, That’s What Friends Are For, Walk
On By,Anyone Who Had AHeart and more.
Adult $45* /Senior $39* /Child $25*
15th to 23rd May :Fri/Sat 7:30pm,
Sun 17th 2pm, Tues-Sat 7:30pm
It’s the songs that you SING to DANCE to
LAUGH to and CRY to. With new and familiar
faces performing songs from Kiwiana to one
hit wonders you will like grooving throughout
this show.
Adults $59* /Senior or Student$49*
03 307 2010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz *Service fees apply
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ENTERTAINMENT
CharRees Vineyard,Ashburton’sonlyvineyard StateHighway1,1km south of Tinwald
Free admission *Courtesy Coach forAshburtonboundary:T&C’sApply
2256009
WIN acakefor your
special person with
Main South Rd, Tinwald. Phone 308 5774
Birthdays this week
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Maddie Rodgers,23rdFebruary,aged 19
Alison Harbutt,27th February, aged 10
Congratulations to last weeks winner!
Monty Stoddart
If youhave aspecial friend who youwould like to see
win acake,put their name in the BirthdayBooks at Sims
Bakery, Tinwald or Ashburton’sThe Courier,199 Burnett St.
N.B: Names forbirthdays next week
must be with us by 10.00am TUESDAY
ONLYONE ENTRYWILL BE SUBMITTED
INTOTHE DRAW PER NOMINEE
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Saturday, February22@7:30pm
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266 Havelock St, Ashburton.
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www.ashburtonclub.co.nzw
1968744
2257450
080916
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1278047
SELL
Bridge Street Nursery
ALL WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY22ND-23RD
Gate opens 8am
Itemsinclude: 2.5 x3metreglasshouse,garden
nurseryequipment, rotaryhoe,lawnmower,
powerand hand tools,saw bench,bandsaw,tiling
equipmentand manymoreD.I.Y. accessories,
household furnitureand more bric-a-brac.
30 BRIDGE STREET, NETHERBY
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
Anysizecylinderfilled
17 Grey St,Ashburton
Phone 307 2707
2245232
2245262
F&P washing machine 5.5kg,
good going order, offers.
Clothing. Knick-knacks. Kitchen
items. Garden plants.
Phone 307 0236 evenings.
PETS
Mobile
groomer now
servicing
Ashburton
Call nowtobooka
pamper foryour pooch
Ph 0800454 654
2245334
FIREWOOD
TREES wanted suitable for
logging/firewood. 20 ton
digger for clean-up. Phone
Shane James 027 611
3334.
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become adelivery person.
The Courier 308 7664.
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in the next issue of The
Courier Newspaper. Call us
today 308 7664.
2258642
HEALTH &BEAUTY
URGENT CARE CLINIC
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall other medicalassistance outside of normal
hours please phone your general practiceteam, 24/7,
to speak withahealth professional who will giveyou
free healthadvice on whattodoorwhere 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.
TheAshburton Duty Practicefor ...
Saturday22nd February is
Sealy Street Medical Practice.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentplease phone 308 1212.
Sunday23rdFebruary is
Tinwald Medical Centre, 33 Archibald Street.
They will hold surgeries from 10.00am until 12.00pm.
and from 6.00pm until 7.00pm.
No appointmentnecessary, Surgeryphone 308 6565.
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 ...
Saturday from 9.00am until 1.00pm
Sunday from 10.00am until 1.00pm
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
WANTED TO BUY
CASH BUYER: for Gold and
Silver. Pay up to the following
prices: $2,600 for Gold
Nuggets, $2,000 for Gold
Pocket Watch and Chains,
$550 for Sovereigns,
$2,000 for Crowns, also
wanting Gold, Silver Rings,
Bracelets, Bangles, Chains,
Brooches, Cameos, War
and Lodge Medals, old
Jewellery Boxes, custom
and damaged Jewellery. —
Phone Murray, 021-441-400.
METAL, heavy etc. Free
light-grade metal in-yard
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays
&9.30-11.30am Saturdays.
Ashburton Scrap
Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford
Forest Road (behind
Placemakers). Phone 03
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.
GARAGE SALES
FRIDAY 21st (3pm -7pm) &
Saturday 22nd (7.30am -
12.00pm). Clothes, household
items, tools,
collectables, 1996 Holden
Rodeo ute. All must go. 85A
McMurdo Street, Tinwald.
GARAGE sale in carpark,
corner Park & Havelock
Streets. 9am -12noon, Saturday
22nd February. Furniture
& some whiteware.
Come make an offer and
take away. Free delivery in
town.
THIS Saturday, February
20th, Carters Terrace, 9am
to 12noon. No early callers!
CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
AndreGrob
Chiropractor
Tues 9am-5pm
03 308 9516
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
2254829
FRUIT &PRODUCE
NEW season potatoes.
Nadine &Agria $2 per kilo.
Phone 308 3195 or 027 531
9103. 81 Elizabeth Street.
POTATOES - Ilam Hardys
freshly dug, $2 per kilo.
Minimum order 3kg. Large
$1.50 per kilo. Delivered
Friday afternoon Ashburton
and Tinwald. Phone 302
7272.
LOOKING for work or staff?
Advertise in The Courier.
Call 308 7664.
SITUATIONS VACANT
General Manager
We arelooking foranexperienced General Manager
with compassion and entrepreneurial spirit who is
eager to join avery special organisation. Hospice
Mid Canterbury supports individuals and families
throughout the Ashburton district who are dealing
with alife-limiting illness. We are dedicated to
making adifference in the lives of our clients and
their families, ensuring that those wesupport are
beinggiven theopportunityto‘live everymoment’.
The General Manager oversees volunteer services,
contracted service provision, Hospice Mid
Canterbury shop, funding and events, promotion,
and education. The person we are seeking will
have proven leadership and financial skills, strong
communication skills andthe abilitytofind solutions
throughlateral thinking.
This is awonderful opportunity tomake apositive
differenceinour community.
15 –20hours per week.
HIRE
SCISSORLIFTS for hire.
4WD and slab lifts available
for daily or weekly hire.
Pickup or delivery. Phone
North End Engineering 308
8155 for abooking.
STOCK FOOD
HAY for sale. New seasons
hay, no rain, shed stored,
$7 per bale. Phone 027 247
4262.
Please contact Jane, admin@hospicemc.nz for
furtherinformation or to requestaJob Description.
Applicationsclose Sunday1March 2020.
2258841
SERVICE PERSON
We arelookingfor aserviceperson forour busy
workshop.Weofferawide range of work,dealing with
implementassembly and repair,silage wagons and
manyother fabrication projects.
Ideally the person we arelookingfor must have the
following:
- Training or qualified as diesel/motor mechanic.
- AbilitytoMIG and stick weld would be helpful
- Beable to work alone but also in ateam environment
- Goodcommunication skills
- Goodworkethic
- Class 1driver’slicence
- Interestinoutdoors
- Must be aNZresident or havecurrent work visa
Engineering skills will be an advantage,however with
the rightattitude and willingness to learn,
we areable to provide necessarytraining
Forfurther information phone 03 308 5903.
Please send CV to 15 Malcolm McDowell Drive
or email to:agserve@xtra.co.nz
Applications close Friday6March
Mid Canterbury Hockey Association is seeking
applications for a Hockey Participation Officer
to deliver our Small Sticks Hockey in schools
programme and Fun Sticks Hockey [Saturday
mornings –Term2]. Theabilitytointeract and relate
to children of all ages is essential.
This position will be on contract for upto10hours
perweek from Feb/March to 30th September 2020.
Flexibilityofhours is required.
For a copy of the job description, please email
Katherine McDonnell, Mid Canterbury Hockey
AdministratorE:admin@mchockey.co.nz
Please email applications, including your CV to the
above address.
Applications close 4pmon
Friday28thFebruary2020
2258004
Hockey
Participation Officer
2259348
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Learn to Swim
Instructor
Part-time
Working in our purpose built facility, you will help us deliver quality swim
instruction to awiderange of customersfrombabies throughtoadults.
We have apart-time, permanent role working Saturday mornings 8.30am to
12.15pm,with the possibility of picking up additional classesworking school
andafterschool hoursthroughout the week as per the Swim School roster.
To apply online or for more
information about this role, visit our
websitenow.
Applications close Sunday, 1March
2020.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
DELIVERYPEOPLE
wanted
to deliver the AshburtonCourier and
Realtyevery Thursdayinthe West Street,
Racecourse Road,BeltRoadarea.
May suit aretiredperson.
Phone Leonie on
308 7664 or email
leonie.marsden@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Cleaner -EA
Network Centre
We are looking for areliable and motivated cleaner to join our EANetworks
Centreteam. In thisroleyou will join our established team thatare responsible
forensuring the facilityisclean,tidyandlooking greatfor our users. Hours of
workareThursdayandFriday10.00am-6.30pmandSaturday10.00am-3.00pm.
To find out more about this vacancy
and what the Ashburton District
Council has to offer you -visit our
website.
Applications close Sunday, 1March
2020.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
SITUATIONS VACANT
2258542
media sales
consultant
CentralSouthIsland
Whoweare
Allied Press Limitedemploysover450 people on apermanent basis
acrossour 15 sites in theSouthIsland.Weoperate across multiple
media platforms (print, on-line,digital) deliveringnews, information and
entertainment throughour variousregional and city publications, including
ourrural publications Southern Rural Life and CentralRuralLife, andour
rural website: rurallife.co.nz
The role
Reporting to the Timaru manager,the successful applicant will work with
rural clients to give them thebestpossible options fortheir advertising
needs.
Someofthe keyaccountabilitiesinclude:
•deliver exceptionalcustomer service
•understand rural clients’ business needs
•work inthe MidCanterbury/Selwyn andChristchurch areas
Your skills andexperience
We arelookingfor asales consultant with experience, preferably in the
rural sector.
In addition to yourinterest in rural mattersyou will demonstrate:
•strong time-managementskills
•ability to worktodeadlines
•great spoken and writtencommunication skills
•ability to workindependently
Further details
Thisisafull-time permanent position.
As wellasagood salary,wecan offer an attractive commissionstructure
thatrewardshardworkand providesanincentive to grow yourclient base.
WithofficesinChristchurch,Ashburtonand Timaru, youcan choose
where to base yourself.The jobrequires someflexible workhours to fit
withclients’needs, but this also gives youthe opportunitytotailorhours
to suit yourlifestyle. Full backup, trainingand supportare given by a
dedicatedand friendly team. Allied Pressisacompanythatbelieves in
equityand diversity.
If you think thisroleisfor you,please applybyway of CV and acover
letter to recruitment@alliedpress.co.nz
Informal inquiriesabout therole arewelcome and shouldbeemailedto
mark.julius@alliedpress.co.nz or phone 027 524 6968.
Acopy of the positiondescription canberequestedfromHR
at recruitment@alliedpress.co.nz
Applications will close on Friday 21 February 2020.
All applicationswillbetreated in the strictest confidence.
Please notethatyou must have the right to workin
New Zealand to apply for thisrole.
Disclaimer: AlliedPress does not acceptunsolicited
agency résumés. AlliedPress is not responsible
for any feesrelated to unsolicited résumés.
Qualified Stylist
We are looking toadd to our friendly professional
team. We requireaqualified experienced hairdresser
to work on afull or part me basis.
Areyou:
• Areliable and friendly team player.
• Aprofessionalwho takespride in producing quality
results.
• A good communicator with excellent customer
serviceskills.
In the role you will be working in a posive
environment with professional staff who have
expansive knowledge inthe industry. In return you
willreceivecompevewages and great
workingcondions.
If this sounds likeyou please email
clippershairstudio@hotmail.com or
phone033084935
SITUATIONS VACANT
PART-TIME Sales Assistant
- We are looking for a
motivated person to join our
team at Ashburton Discounter
Dairy, 96 Alford Forest Road,
Allenton. Send your C.V. to
ashburton.discounter@gmail.com
Contact manager 03 308 8684.
ANIMALS to good homes
every week in The Courier.
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HOME SERVICES
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not a problem. —
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CARS WANTED
WANTED Mercedes -1960’s
230, 250 or 280 SL’s. Any
condition. Private buyer.
Phone 027 585 8164.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
PANELBEATING and spray
painting of cars, trucks,
buses, horse floats &
motorhomes, caravans,
trailers, farm machinery, jet
boats. Light engineering
and aluminium welding.
Bus &Truck Bodyworks, 17
Range Street, Ashburton.
Phone 307 0378.
CARAVANS &TRAILERS
MEETINGS
Hampstead Rugby&
AllSports Club
Noticeof
AnnualGeneral Meeting
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz
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WANTED: Caravan; family
use size, anything considered.
Sell: 7x5 trailer; lockable
canopy, new tyres.
Wanted: drumset, snare
drum. pls phone 027 204
9709.
Wednesday18th Marchat7.00pm
Hampstead clubrooms, Bridge St, Ashburton
Allwelcome
FOR LEASE
AWESOME office space for
lease, rent or hire. Park like
setting. Indoor and outdoor
areas. North-west town
boundary. Must view.
Phone 027 475 4241.
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
MEETINGS
ASHBURTON
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
PTAAGM
To be held on
Monday9th March
2020,at7pm
in the Staffroom
All welcome
ASHBURTON Society of
Performing Arts A.G.M.
Tuesday 25th February,
6pm at the Sinclair Centre.
All welcome.
ASHBURTON U3A Tuesday
25th February, 9.30am @
St David’s Church, Allens
Road. Speaker 10.00am
Prof. Dave Craw, Otago
Uni "Gold origins, history &
mining". Visitors welcome,
$10.
MID CANTERBURY Group,
Riding for Disabled -
Annual General Meeting,
Tuesday 25th February,
8.00pm at the Leeston
Street pavilion. Visitors welcome.
Forenquiriesorapologies please contactDebbieon
027634 1480
or email hampsteadallsports@xtra.co.nz
2227764
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
PROPERTY WANTED
MODERN town house
wanted in good condition in
Ashburton, separate
ensuite and garage. Phone
021 368 781.
MACHINERY SALES
AUGER; 10 x50feet Buhler
Farm King with sweep hopper.
Phone 027 286 3697.
2258767
2259176
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday February 20, 2020, Page 39
EDUCATIONAL
PUBLIC NOTICE
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
PERSONAL
HOPING to meet 48-60yr old
female for friendship,
outings, possible relationship,
that looks great in a
swimsuit and would like to
travel. Phone or text 028
418 0403.
TRAVEL
EXPERIENCE Milford,
Doubtful Sounds, April
19-24; Earnslaw cruise,
Queenstown, D.B.B. hotels
Balclutha, Te Anau, Twizel.
Seats still available, call
now. John & Kathleen
the service we
Lawler,
7328.
Rakaia 03 302
NORFOLK Island; June
19-26. Historic, relaxing;
transfers, flights, D.B.B.
hotel, local tours, entertainment.
Early bookings
essential. Call for information.
John & Kathleen
Lawler, Rakaia. 03 302
7328.
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advice on how you can
reach potential customers.
Call us today on 308 7664.
MAKE money selling your
unwanted items. Up to 24
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MID CANTERBURYPROVINCIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Mid Canterbury Rural Women NZ is calling
for applications for their 2020 Scholarship. The
scholarship is open to both male andfemaleapplicants
whohaveahome base in MidCanterbury.
The $2,500 scholarship will beallocated through two
grants to thevalue of $1,000 andaResearch Grantof
$500.
Applicants forthe scholarship closeon1st April 2020
with previous applicants welcome toapply again. A
committee will consider the applications with the
recipients beingannounced in April.
Scholarship applicationforms andfurther details may
be obtained bycontacting RuralWomen branches, or
Scholarship Co-ordinator
PaulineHewson.
Phone03303 6397
Email hopelands407@gmail.com
Growing Dynamic Communities
2256923
2238752
Peter Blacklow
Call in atalk to the people who know ...
PETE’S PICK
O F T H E W E E K
Blacklows TradeZone Ashburton your locally
owned &operated family business for 67 years
Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs
&maintenance. Kerrick hot &cold waterblasters &industrial vacuum cleaners.
Esseti welders &accessories. Stockists and distributors of Trailer Equipment.
ASHBURTON
South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147
Email office@blacklows.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522
Community Clinic
with Jo Luxton’s office
Monday 24 February
10.30am–12pm
CommunityHouse,CassStreet,Ashburton
Please feel free to contactmyoffice for
an appointment, or just pop in on theday
Jo Luxton
LabourParty List MP basedinRangitata
03 6889588 | jo.luxton@parliament.govt.nz
TOPTUL
186 PIECE TOOL KIT
Includes 9drawertop chest.
Designed forthe NZ market.
GCBZ186A
$1410+GST
THE ASHBURTON
SOCIETY OF ARTS
is offering alimestone carving
workshop with
PAUL DEANS
SCULPTOR
4th &5th April
at alovely localgarden.
$85 plus limestone charge.
Phone 027 443 9806
To make further enquires and make abooking
at email ashocart@gmail.com
Don’tmiss this rare opportunity!
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Thur 20th &Fri 21st
10.15 ThePeanut Butter Falcon M
10.30 Call of the Wild
12.00 Little Women
12.20 Sonic
PG
G
PG
2.10
2.20
4.05
4.15
6.00
1917
Birds of Prey
Call of the Wild
Sonic
Call of the Wild
R13
R16
PG
PG
PG
6.10 ThePeanut Butter Falcon M
8.00
8.00
Emma
Midway
PG
M
Sat22nd &Sun 23rd
10.00 Call of the Wild PG
10.00 Sonic
PG
11.50 ThePeanut Butter Falcon M
11.50 Dolittle
PG
1.40 Sonic
PG
1.45 Call of the Wild PG
3.30 Emma
PG
3.40 Midway
M
5.50 Jumanji 2
PG
6.10 Call of the Wild PG
8.00 Birds of Prey R16
8.10 Sonic
PG
Mon24th, Tues 25th
&Wed 26th
10.00 Call of the Wild
10.00 Midway
11.45 Emma
12.20 ThePeanut Butter Falcon
2.00 1917
2.10 Little Women
4.00 Sonic
4.30 ThePeanut Butter Falcon
5.50 Call of the Wild
6.15 Sonic
7.45 Emma
8.10 Birds of Prey
NO COMPS
Call of the Wild,Emma, Sonic
PG
M
PG
M
R13
G
PG
M
PG
PG
PG
R16
Authorised by Jo Luxton,Parliament Buildings,Wellington
2250994
PosiveAgeing Expo
Thursday, 5March 2020
10:00am -3:00pm
Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton
Exhibits and displays. Social connecons.
Raffles. Light refreshments available on site.
Enterour surprise draw.
Bringafriendand makeadayofit.
Gold coin entry.
AgeConcern Ashburton308 6817
HospiceMid Canterbury
Dealing
withalife
limiting
illness?
ACUPRESSURE
CLINIC
Enhances your
body’s own natural
self-healing
Pain relief/Speeds recovery
from illness, injury and surgery.
•Noneedles/safe for all ages
•Good-Health Maintenance
•Affordable/flexible hours
•Home visits on request
Janet Hayes
Ph 308 6951
registered practitioner
Allservices
arefree
We can help with:
•Sittingand companionship
•Counselling and bereavement
support
•Biographywriting
•Massage,reiki and reflexology
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387
email manager@hospicemc.nz www.hospicemc.nz
2229804
2257194
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Kittens ready fortheir forever
homes in 2weeks –
Barn cats available now
Food donationswould
be greatly appreciated
Please note: We will not accept
animals droppedatdoor.
Please phone 308 4432
Tues -Sat 9:30-noonor027 332 9286
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MID-CANTERBURY 2252578
APPLICATIONS
CLOSE
9MARCH 2020
TheAdvance
AshburtonLeader’s
Scholarshipisnowopen
Areyou committed to continuing
your leadership growth?
Do youcareabout our districtand want to
make adifference?
Apply forthe $10,000 Leader’s Scholarship.
Forapplication and eligibilitycriteria go to
www.advanceashburton.org.nz
80216
2255185
Expressions of interest -building removal
The Ashburton District Council invites expressions of interest from
interested parties forthe purchase and removaloftheformer
Ashburton Information Centrebuilding.
The building is situated on the East Streetgreen immediately
north of the chess boardinthe town centre.
All queriesare to be directedto: David.Hampton@adc.govt.nz
Expressionsofinterestclose at 4pm, Monday9March 2020.
Hamish Riach
Chief Executive Officer
AshburtonDistrict Council
ashburtondc.govt.nz
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WARRANTIES AA APPRAISED FINANCE BIGGEST YARD BEST SELECTION TRADE-INS
2008 NISSAN NOTE
1500CC,TWIN AIRBAGS,
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14,000KM
2008 TOYOTA WISH
1800CC,7SEATER,TWIN AIR
BAGS,ABS,72,000KMS
2006 TOYOTA RUSH
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59,000KMS
$8,995 $9,995 $11,995
DAIHATSU
1999 DAIHATSUTERIOS SUV, manual,petrol,4x4, 5door,central locking,
rear spoiler,1300cc, 159,788 kms........................................................ $3,995
HONDA
2009 HONDA CR-V X, auto, 5door,air con, ABS, alloys,twin air bags,
86,000 kms, 2400cc................................................................................$12,995
2013 HONDACR-V24G, auto5door,ABS, cruise control,alloys,tow bar,
66,000 kms,2400cc ................................................................................$22,995
2004 HONDA CR-V ZX, auto, petrol,5door,SUV,ABS, rear spoiler,78,100
kms, 2400cc................................................................................................. $9,995
2007 HONDA ELYSION PRESTAGESZ, auto, petrol,8seater, 5door,ABS,
foglights,105,000 kms, 3500cc.........................................................$11,995
2007 HONDA STEPWAGONG,5door,8seater, ABS, air con, rear spoiler,
95,000 kms, 2000cc.................................................................................. $7,995
KIA
2011 KIA CERATO, 5door,petrol,air con, cruise control, climate control,
114,000 kms, 2000 cc............................................................................... $7,995
MAZDA
2008 MAZDAAXELA 15C, 4door,ABS, body kit, spoiler,air con, 34,600
kmx, 1500cc............................................................ARRIVING SOON $8,995
2008 MAZDAAXELA 20C, 5door,air con, ABS, rear spoiler,48,500 kms,
1990 cc........................................................................................................$11,995
2008 MAZDADEMIO SPORT, 5door,ABS, climate control, air con, body
kit, $19,800 kms, 1500cc................................ . ARRIVING SOON $11,495
2005 SUBARULEGACY OUTBACK
3000CC,STATION
WAGON, 4X4,CRUISE
CONTROL,TOWBAR,
TWIN SUN ROOFS,6
AIRBAGS, LEATHER
INTERIOR
MITSUBISHI
2010 MITSUBISHIGALLANTFORTIS SPORT,5door,ABS, air con, CD
changer,climate control, 97,400 kms, 1800cc...............................................
$10,995
NISSAN
2006 NISSAN BLUEBIRD SYLPHY 20S, 4door,ABS, air con, climate
control, 11,800 kms, 2000cc.................................................................. $9,995
2006 NISSANCUBE 15M, 5door,petrol,air con, ABS, CD changer,42,300
kms, 1500cc................................................................................................. $7,495
2008 NISSANNOTE15X, 5door,air con, climate control, petrol,14,800
kms, 1500cc................................................................................................. $8,495
2012 NISSANSYLPHY, 4door,auto, petrol,ABS, air con, 29,200 kms,
1800cc.................................................................... ARRIVING SOON $11,995
2005 NISSANTIIDA18G, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler,60,500
kms, 1800cc.............................................................ARRIVING SOON $8,995
2014 NISSANLATIO B, twin air bags,ABS, 4door,petrol,air con,
31,100kms,1200cc................................................................................... $9,995
SUBARU
2005 SUBARUFORESTER 2.0X, 5door,4x4, ABS, air con, petrol,82,500
kms, 2000cc.............................................................ARRIVING SOON $8,995
2008 SUBARUIMPREZA15S, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler, ......
78,200 kms, 1500cc..............................................ARRIVING SOON $8,995
2005 SUBARULEGACY OUTBACK, petrol,6air bags,ABS, air con, cruise
control, foglights,rear spoiler,3000 cc............................................. $6,995
SUZUKI
2007 SUZUKI SWIFT 1.5 XS, 5door,6air bags,ABS, air con, body kit, rear
spoiler,49,500 kms, 1500cc................................................................... $9,995
2007 SUZUKI SX4
AUTO,ALLOYS, 2BAGS,
ABS,98,000KMS
2007 SUZUKI SX4XG, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, climate control, rear
spoiler,97,200 kms, 1500 cc.................................................................. $8,495
TOYOTA
2008 TOYOTA ALLION A18, Gpackage,4door,petrol,air con, ABS, CD
changer,42,500 kms, 1800cc...................................................................SOLD
2007 TOYOTA BLADEG,5door,ABS, air con, body kit, rear spoiler,push
button start, 70,500 kms, 2400cc................. ARRIVING SOON $10,995
2006 TOYOTA COROLLARUNX S, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, body kit,
rear spoiler,43,850 kms, 1800cc.......................................................... $9,995
2009 TOYOTA ESTIMAHYBRID X4WD, 5door,8seater, Abs, air con, auto,
rear spoiler,cruise control, 133,450 kms,
2400cc.................................................................... ARRIVING SOON $14,995
2013 TOYOTA PRIUSL,5door,ABS, air con, petrol,parking sensors,rear
spoiler,auto, 71,810 kms, 1800cc......................................................$16,995
2012 TOYOTA RACTIS G, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler,cruise
control, 45,400 kms, 1500cc................................................................$11,995
2006 TOYOTA RACTIS, GL Package,5door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear
spoiler,climate contol, 53,990 kms, 1500cc.................................... $8,495
1999 TOYOTA RAV4,3door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler,
1800cc........................................................................................................... $7,995
2006 TOYOTA RUSH G, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, climate control, rear
spoiler,59,500 kms, 1500cc.................................................................$11,995
2008 TOYOTA WISH XLIMITED, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, auto, climate
control, 72,500 kms, 1800cc.................................................................. $9,995
1994 TOYOTA HILUX, petrol,alloydeck,ute,2000cc........................... $4,495
2006 TOYOTA RACTIS, twin air bags,ABS, cruise control, air con,
84,000kms,1500cc................................................................................... $6,995
2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT
5DOOR LIFTBACK,
SILVER,1800CC,AUTO,
97,000KMS,BODYKIT
$12,995 $8,495
$9,995
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