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Researchers light up gorge
By Toni Williams
Drones monitoring the fire spread were among instruments measuring flame temperatures and
turbulence in the flame zone.
Fire crews from Mid Canterbury,
Canterbury, West Coast and Otago
have been working alongside teams
of international scientists doing
valuable fire burn research over the
past few days in the Rakaia Gorge.
Scion is leading the international
project to look at fire behaviour in
gorse scrub.
Around 80 hectares of gorse land
alongside Double Hill Run Road,
on the south side of the Rakaia
Gorge, has been used in controlled
burns to study simulated wildfire
behaviour.
Scion Rural Fire Research Group
fire scientist Grant Pearce said the
burnoff site was full of one to two
metre high mature gorse which had
been sectioned off into grids for the
controlled burns.
‘‘It’s part of an international
collaboration with researchers from
the US Forest Services, Missoula
Fire Sciences Laboratory, San Jose
State University and also from the
University of Canterbury geography
department.’’
Staff from the Department of
Conservation and Environment
Canterbury have also been involved
during various stages of the project,
which has taken ayear of planning.
The gorge gorse burns started
early last week and will continue
until Saturday.
It is the latest phase of alongterm
research project that has
included crop stubble fuels and will
see the next phase move into
investigation of standing wilding
pines fires.
Various firefighters and
researchers have been on site at the
Rakaia Gorge intermittently during
the days of the gorse burns, which
are planned every few days to allow
researchers time to reset their
equipment, including 30metre
towers. Up to two burns are planned
on each burn day.
Mr Pearce said each of the
collaborators had supplied people
and equipment to contribute to a
number of the measurements being
made during the experiments.
He said the goal was to gather
information on how fire spreads
through different vegetation fuels to
develop and improve fire behaviour
modelsand predictiontoolsfor rural
fire managers.
The information would add to
existing knowledge from other
experimental burns in New Zealand
and was beneficial for firefighters.
The effects of rural wild fires can
be devastating, in cost and loss of
land.
Annually New Zealand has
around 3000 wildfires which burn
around 6000 hectares of land at a
cost of more than $100 million per
year.
“The best way to learn more about
fire behaviourand flamespread is to
study actual fires in conditions as
close to real life as possible.’’
The firefighters secured the
boundaries of the burn areas and
were also on hand tohelp mop up
once the fire had burned through.
‘‘Without that support from the
fire suppression crews we couldn't
conduct these experiments,’’ Mr
Pearce said.
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Sunflowers bloom as niche crop
By Toni Williams
Turley Farms Chertsey is among
agrowing number of farms
turning to sunflowers as a
rotation crop to use between
plantings.
Sunflowers are good for high
oleic sunflower oil, which is high
in oleic (monounsaturated) acid
(at least 80 per cent), and good
as afrying oil. It also has agood
shelf life and is used in infant
formula.
The farm group, which has
properties scattered throughout
Canterbury, has planted more
than 40 hectares of sunflowers at
the Chertsey site. There are
62,000 sunflower plants per
hectare.
Turley Farms’ Roger Lasham
said around Mid Canterbury
there are around 250 hectares of
sunflowers growing for the
processor Pure Oil NZ.
‘‘These are our catch crop. It’s
always good to have aniche to
fill the gap.’’
Turley Farms used the same
model as last year, planting the
sunflowers on land vacated by
peas.
They were planted on
December 11 and are about 1.4m
tall. While they are slightly
smaller than last season, the
flowers are full of seed.
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Turley Farms’ Roger Lasham inspects the sunflowers planted at the farm’s Chertsey property.
sent for processing with Pure Oil
NZ, which supplies two bottled
products to the domestic market;
rape oil and sunflower oil.
Both are good for cooking and
as dipping oils. They are
available in supermarkets
nationwide.
Bulk oil was also sent
overseas.
The Chertsey site was used as
Fog cannons help
Two fog cannons to deter
robbers have beeninstalled in
Ashburton under a special
crime prevention initiative.
Some523 fog cannons have
been installed around the
country in small businesses
like dairies, liquor stores and
petrol stations and now Government
has announcedfunding
for another 470.
Shop owners at risk of
crime are encouraged to
apply, and may pay no more
than $250.
Police Minister Stuart Nash
said 40 cannons had already
been installed inCanterbury,
with two in Ashburton.
Cannons emit a cloud of
vapour and a highpitched
noise to deter offenders and
allow workers to escape.
He said fog cannons were
having amarked impact and
commercial aggravated robberies
were at their lowest
level infive years.
‘‘Many robberies are fuelled
by a desire for a quick
buck to feed a drug habit.
Wastewater analysis indicates
that methamphetamine use
has fallen by 17 per centinthe
first full year of nationwide
testing. It’s stillearly days,but
it’s headed in the right direction.’’
Funding for expanding the
scheme will come from the
Proceeds ofCrime Fund but
not all businesses are eligible.
Owners apply to police, who
do an assessment based on
risk, past robberies and crime
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atrial crop farm after high oleic
sunflower was identified as a
potential option for growers in
2017, and aFood Products for
the Future project, funded by
Foundation for Arable Research
and Ministry for Primary
Industries Sustainable Farming
Fund.
They used the hybrid
sunflower varieties, Idillic and
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The sunflower hybrids were
stingy on the use of nitrogen and
only needed light watering.
They reach maturity between
90 to 120 days and are alow
input option.
Mr Lasham said the biggest
threat to the sunflowers so far
was bird damage at the final
stages.
Fish dead in stream
Several hundred fish have been
found dead and dying in a
stockwater race at Mt Somers.
Environment Canterbury is
investigating and has taken water
samples from four points along
the race, which runs along
Ashburton Gorge Road. They
have been sent for testing.
The dead fish included smelt,
trout, native kokopu, koura,
freshwater bully and tuna (eel).
Ashburton Water Zone
manager Janine Holland said two
staff investigated the situation on
Monday.
‘‘At this stage, we cannot
speculate on the cause of the
contamination. But we
encourage people in the
community who may have seen
something that could have
contributed to the contamination
of the stockwater race to contact
Environment Canterbury.’’
She said the regional council
would report back to the
community when it had more
information.
Mt Somers resident Jeremy
Hunter said he called authorities
after discovering dead fish in the
race that ran through his
property on Sunday morning.
Neighbours also found dead fish
in their pond.
He said it looked as if the fish
had been poisoned and there
were more dead fish further
upstream and almost to the
intake near Stony Creek.
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Passports show Jewish past
By Mick Jensen
Rakaia Gorge resident Butch Stern
had never laid his eyes on his
parents’ old passports until last
week.
The passports are one of his few
reminders of their lives and also a
stark reminder of their traumatic
flight from Nazioccupied Austria
in 1939.
The passports feature the Nazi
swastika, alarge letter Jfor Juden,
or Jews, and refer to the Austrian
capital of Vienna (Wien) as being in
Germany. Friedrick and Hedwig
LustigStern were among the lucky
ones to escape the Holocaust,
which took the lives of an estimated
six million Jews.
Mr Stern said apart from an aunt
who managed to flee to Hungary,
his entire family had been wiped
out by the Nazis. He had met the
aunt shortly before her death.
Mr Stern, who runs Mt Hutt
Lodge with his wife Jo and has lived
in New Zealand for 15 years, said
his parents had settled in the USA
in 1939, but the flight to freedom
took its toll on them.
‘‘My parents were lucky to get
out. My mother was an
accomplished seamstress and had a
job lined up in California. My father
was adentist in Austria, but did not
have good enough English to pass
the dental exams and ended up
working in afactory.’’
His father had died aged 49 in
1952, while his mother had been
seven years older when she died in
1965.
Mr Stern said news of the
Children’s Holocaust Memorial
exhibition at Ashburton Museum
had coincided with him getting his
hands on his parents’ old passports.
His late brother Bill, who was a
number of years older, had been the
custodian of the passports, but on
his passing, they had been sent to
him by his sisterinlaw in the USA.
‘‘I received them last week and
it’s the first time I’d ever laid my
eyes on them.’’
He had only been two when his
father died, he said.
‘‘Mum died when Iwas 16 and
she continued to have nightmares
until her death. Iwas surrounded by
adopted Jewish aunts and asupport
network growing up. The talk was
not about the atrocities of the past,
but on the emergence of the state of
Israel.’’
The 71yearold has framed his
few treasured photographs of his
parents, alongside an Immigration
Wall of Honour certificate issued to
them in the USA.
Mr Stern plans to bequeath the
two passports to the Holocaust
Centre of New Zealand in
Wellington, for their archives and
use as display material to help tell
the story of adark time in history.
Butch Stern with his father’s passport and the few-framed
reminders he has of his parents.
Seminar to help troubleshoot your hearing aids
Hearing tutor Heather Talbott.
Hearing aids can bring some joy back
to the world of thosewithhearingloss.
Butgettingtogripswiththe computerised
gadgets is not always straight
forward.
The Ashburton Hearing Association
has organised afree seminar next
week (March 18) to talkabouthearing
aids.
The association has arranged for
specialist tutor, hearing therapist
Heather Talbott, to visit and talkabout
howtoget the bestout of yourhearing
aids.
Ashburton woman KathleenVessey
hasbeen usinghearingaids since 1986
to help with a loss of hearing and
tinnitus.
Without her aids she only hears the
faintest sounds.She says the bestthing
about using hearing aids was having
some hearing and the worst not being
able towear them when she has ear
issues.
She advises people to wear their
hearingaids as much as possible when
they get them. ‘‘New wearers sometimes
find sounds too loud and keep
taking them out. Your brain has to
adjust to the new noise sothe more
you can wear them, the better.’’
Mrs Vessey advises taking care
buying aids, trial them first and keep
going back to the audiologist untilthey
are right. ‘‘Themost expensive aids are
not always the best one for the wearer
and their particular hearing loss.’’
Hearing association spokesman
BernardEgan saidsome people struggled
with hearing aids in group
situations, and many using hearing
aids needed advice about how to get
used to them and look after them.
Aids did notrestore naturalhearing,
he said.
Theseminar nextweekispart of the
Ashburton group’s activities tomark
Hearing Awareness Week.
It will be held atthe Senior Centre
on Wednesday, March 18, at 1.30pm.
Topics to be covered in the discussion,
which will be followed by a
question and answer session, include:
the onset of hearing loss, getting
hearing aids and what toexpect, how
to cope with hearing aids and how to
cope in group situations.
The session is free, but agold coin
donationisappreciated.Afternoon tea
will beprovided.
Church fair
There is somethingfor everyone
at theStAndrew’s Presbyterian
Church fair on Saturday. The
churchisholding its annualfairat
the Sinclair Centre on Park Street
from 9am.Includedthis year is a
localcelebrity piemaking
competition,with confirmed
bakers including Ashburton
Mayor Neil Brown, Bernard Egan
and Pup Chamberlain. Stalls will
sell everything fromhomebaking,
preserves, plants, books and
puzzlesthrough to fruit,
vegetables, garden items,hand
crafted greetingcardsand prelovedclothing.
Devonshire teas
will be served.
Youth hui
Mid Canterbury youth aged
1524with an interest in
leadership and theenvironment
areinvited to attend ayouth hui
next month. Organisedby
Environment Canterbury,the
threedayhui willbeheld at
Wairewa MaraeinLittle River
from April2022. Thetheme for
thehui willfocusonthe
importance of working together
for positive change,and howwe
use knowledgeofthe past,
presentand futuretosustainour
livingworld.Registrationsclose
April 9. Moreinformationatthe
website ecan.govt.nzunder the
Get Involved section.
Hypnotist here
Hypnotist BrianGee will be
performing at the Ashburton
TrustEvent Centre on June 20 to
supportthe AshburtonAviation
Museum.The master hypnotist
has been performingfor over 20
yearsand will bring his familyfriendly
andfunny showtothe
stage. Tickets forthe 7.30pm
show cost$25, available from the
venueorticketrocket.co.nz.
School funds
Mt SomersSpringburn School
has been given funding to develop
anew library and technology
space. The purposebuilt facility
will replace the former dental
clinic. The current school library
is too smalland areplacement will
enable the school to also useitas
learning space. The first stage of
the development is to look at
other areas forfunding,asthe
contribution from theMinistry of
Education willnot be enough to
coverthe build. There will alsobe
site visits to other schools to get
ideas, before consultationwith
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No virus impact
on Sister Cities
Organisers of the
national Sister Cities
conference in Ashburton
at the end of next month
say the event will go
ahead, despite uncertainties
caused by the
coronavirus.
President of Sister Cities
New Zealand Hiromi
Morris said the organisation
had been fielding
inquiries from members
about whether the conference
would proceed
and about 70 people are
expected to attend.
International visitors
are among the guest
speakers at the threeday
conference, which is
being held at the Ashburton
Trust Event Centre
on April 30, May1and 2.
‘‘We haven’t received
any cancellations from
overseasorganisations so
far,’’ Mrs Morris said.
‘‘Everyone is dealing
with uncertainties, which
is difficult.’’
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The New Zealand
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imposed travel restrictions
on people from
China (where the virus
started), Iran, northern
Italy and South Korea.
Sister Cities New Zealand
has been in touch
with the city and people
of Wuhan, and with
other New Zealand Sister
Cities in China, to
express condolences
about the difficulties the
virus has caused.
‘‘Being part of the
sister city community, it
is our responsibility to
reach out to love them
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She said Sister Cities
relationships were
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Check private wells regularly
By Linda Clarke
Ashburtonpeople who draw
theirdrinking waterfrom private
wellsshould be regularly
checkingnitrate levelsand
considering if they need to treat
theirwater,says an expert.
Seventyfive water samples
tested by the Federation for
Freshwater Anglersin
Ashburtonlast month showedsix
over the maximum allowable
health level of 11.3mg of nitratenitrogen
per litre (nitrateNmg/
l); 37 were over 5.3mg/l, the level
authorities use as ared flag.
Professor Jenny Webster
Brown, adjunct professor at the
Waterways Centre for
Freshwater Management in
Canterbury, saidprivate well
owners should also pay attention
to red flag levels. They should
havetheir water testedfour times
ayear,every five years that
would account for both seasonal
fluctuations and trends over a
longer timeperiod.
Water withnitrateN over
Ashburton
April
16, 17, 20, 21, 22 &23
Jenny Webster-Brown
11.3mg/l is an immediate
problem for pregnant women or
babiesuptothree months as it
contributestoblue baby
syndrome, where the blood is
unabletocarry oxygen around
the body.
Professor WebsterBrown said
there was also growingconcern
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drinking water,consumed over a
lifetime, may be carcinogenic.
Nitratelevelsinrural Canterbury
are affected by farmingpractices
up to 100 years ago,aswell as
currentpractices. Recent
contributions were evident in
nitratelevels that fluctuated
seasonally, she said.
‘‘This has beenanongoing
problemfor ruralpeople for a
while but it is difficulttoget
people to realisethey mightbe
vulnerable.’’
She said many privatewell
owners often did not realise it
was their responsibilityto
monitortheir own water quality
and take action.
‘‘The responsibility is for them
to find out what is in the water
and treat it. Whereas when water
is supplied by council, it is the
council’s responsibility.’’
The nitrate safelevel is set by
the World Health Organisation
and adopted in New Zealandby
the Ministry of Health and local
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Keen interest in nitrate tests
Rakaia Huts veterinarian Peter
Trolove says 10 per cent of well
water samples tested in
Ashburton recently were above
the maximum allowable value
for nitrates.
Mr Trolove tested 75 well
water samples from 62
properties around the district as
part of monitoring conducted by
the New Zealand Federation of
Anglers.
He said people were queuing
to have their water samples read
by anitrate photometer.
Six of the wells were above
11.3mg/l nitratenitrogen, the
maximum allowable value set by
the World Health Organisation.
These wells were at Hinds,
Winslow, Willowby, Tinwald and
Fairton.
About half (37) were over
Environment Canterbury’s
aspirational limit of 5.3mg, Mr
Trolove said.
All those who brought water
for testing appreciated the
chance to test it and some left
concerned, he said.
Mr Trolove has also been
testing nitrate levels in central
Canterbury streams, including
Water testing under way at the Ashburton Racecourse.
the Hinds, since August. Hinds
River at Poplar Road was
5.84mg in August, 7.94mg and
7.15mg in September and
5.93mg in October. Anglers say
fisheries cannot thrive if nitrate
levels are above 3.5mg.
Mr Trolove says increasing
dairy cow numbers, an increase
in synthetic fertiliser use and
irrigation, all on vulnerable soils,
were contributing to high nitrate
levels.
He said proposed new
national freshwater standards
held the key to solving the
country’s water pollution.
Consultation on the new
standards was controversial
though, with farmers saying the
proposed targets were not
achievable and would spell
economic diaster for agriculture,
and the country.
Mr Trolove said Environment
Minister David Parker and
Agriculture Minister Damien
O’Connor must signal their
intent before the September
elections.
‘‘We will soon learn if they can
hold their nerve and not kick the
can down the road for future
generations.’’
Mr Trolove, president of the
anglers’ federation, said he had
longstanding links to
Ashburton, where his parents
still lived on Racecourse Road.
He worked as avet in
Ashburton in the 1980s and now
spends time researching and
trying to raise awareness of
Canterbury’s water quality and
quantity issues.
Professor WebsterBrownlives
in rural Canterbury and treats
her drinkingwaterwith a
distillation system that removes
nitrates as well as other
chemicals and bacteria. Her well
water fluctuates between911mg/
linthe summer and between 45
in the winter.
Distillation systems are
relativelylow maintenance and
costbetween $400and $4000,
depending on the volume of
water being treated and the rate
of waterproduction required.
Nitrates cannotbefiltered out of
water.
She said researchers,councils
and changing farming practices
wereall targeting this problem.
‘‘Itisabattle to which we need
to bringall the armory we have. It
is not beingignored but the more
resources we can put towards
finding solutions,the better.’’
Arecent report to the
Ashburton Water Zone Committee
said there was evidenceof
groundwater impacted before
dairy farmingexpansion.
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Circus on
its way
The Great Moscow Circus
is coming to Ashburton
later this month.
The circus, last inNew
Zealand 20 years ago, will
have 12 shows in Ashburton,
including seven evening
and five matinee performances,
between
March 26 and April 5.
The circus will set up in
the Ashburton Domain; it
is part of anationwide tour
that has been getting rave
reviews. The show features
animatronics, motorbikes
and classic trapeze all
under abig top.
Tickets can be bought
from iTicket or over the
counter at the Regent
Cinema in Ashburton.
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Recipes for one or two Power savings
Arecipe book aimed at seniors cooking
for one or two people is now available
through Senior Chef.
The book, Easy Recipes for One or
Two, has been released by Pegasus
Health and is based on the recipes
offered through their Senior Chef
programme, afree eightweek cooking
course for people aged 60 years and
older.
Senior Chef is open to any senior
who is looking to improve the cooking
skills they have or wanting to gain
motivation in the kitchen.
Senior Chef’s Angela Leadley says
the programme, funded through Pegasus
Health, had proved valuable for
people who had lost a partner and
found themselves needing to do more
cooking than in the past, for people
who were not confident in the kitchen
and for those in need of socialising and
learning new skills.
It runs between 10am and 1pm and
covers healthy eating with agesavvy
foods which include high fibre breakfasts,
calcium for bones and plenty of
vegetables. It also includes budgeting,
menu planning and cooking for one or
two people.
“It’s a really cool course,” Mrs
Leadley said.
Senior Chef's Angela Leadley and the Senior Chef recipe book.
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people, is a sharing experience. It
involves cooking together, then eating
and doing the cleanup, which were all
part of the process, she said.
It is run twice ayear with the next
course in July.
The recipe book, which costs $20, is
given to graduates of the Senior Chef
programme. It includes popular meals
such as baked potato and macaroni
cheese but also offers meals in two to
four person servings and options suitable
for freezing.
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return that the Commerce
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costs from Transpower, the
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EA Networks chief executive
Roger Sutton said the Ashburton
community will benefit from
the lower network charges from
April 1.
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more money in the back pockets
of customers across the district
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Full licence for Shonal
Fijianborn Shonal Chand
has gone from learner driver
to full driving licence holder
and is the first participant on
the district’s Rural Driver
Licensing Scheme to do so.
Mrs Chand passed her full
test on Monday and at the
first attempt.
She signed up to the
licensing support scheme in
April 2018 and completed
nine classes of driving theory.
The theory test was passed
in July 2018 and ayear later
Mrs Chand achieved her
restricted licence.
She said there had been
nerves before Monday’s full
test in Ashburton, but she
had stayed calm and driven
well.
‘‘I was really, really happy
to pass.
‘‘It now means Ihave
complete freedom to go
where Ilike and drive who I
like.’’
Mrs Chand lives and works
on adairy farm at Rakaia and
has two school age children.
She was very grateful for
the rural driving support
scheme and in particular her
driver mentor Mandy
Burrows, who was her boss’s
wife, and had been a
reassuring presence from day
one.
The licensing scheme has
been running for two years
Shonal Chand (right) passed her full test on Monday.
She is pictured with Rural Driver Licensing Scheme coordinator
Wendy Hewitt.
and is aimed at rural adult
newcomers who need to get a
learner’s licence, or convert
their international licence.
The fifth group of learners
on the programme starts on
March 17 and there are still a
couple of places left, says
Rural Driver Licensing
Scheme coordinator Wendy
Hewitt.
The focus of the
programme was to reduce
isolation for newcomers and
migrants, to build social
networks and to give people
independence by gaining
their driver’s licence.
‘‘We have had some great
successes and Shonal is a
good example. We have more
ladies sitting their licence
tests this month,’’ said Mrs
Hewitt.
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Pink caravan in town
Mid Cantabrians are encouraged
to hop on board the
Breast Cancer Foundation
NZ’s Pink Caravan this
month to learn about breast
cancer and talk about breast
health.
The caravan, called Pinkie,
will be parked at Baring
Square East, in Ashburton
on Tuesday, March 31, from
10am to 3pm.
Breast cancer is the most
common cancer for New
Zealand women with nine
women a day diagnosed,
although men can get breast
cancer too; around 25 are
diagnosed each year.
Breast care nurses Alison
Smith and Sue Bull will be on
site to welcome visitors and
talk about breast health.
There is also alifelike torso,
called Bessie, who has visible
signs of breast cancer, and
also lumps that can only be
found by using correct selfchecking
technique, which
the nurses can teach.
‘‘We have lots of information
that people can take
away with them and hand out
to whanau and friends, too,’’
Alison says.
‘‘Women are often surprised
to learn what alump
actually feels like. As in real
life, it can be abit tricky to
find. Come along and see for
yourself!"
Pinkie and its breast care
nurses are travelling the
South Island with the aim of
reaching Kiwis in their communities;
engaging with them
about breast health, general
health and lifestyle factors;
and giving information on
signs to watch for, family risk
and the importance of
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Boats on water at Lake Hood
Aflotilla of classic and traditional boats will
grace the waters of Lake Hood this weekend
when the Canterbury Classic and Traditional
Boats Club visit for their annual rally.
The rally is hosted by members of the
Ashburton Sailing Club and Canterbury club
members, who have some of the finest classic
boats around, have been including it on their
annual calendar for the past few years.
It’s one its club members look forward to
each year with lake sailing reportedly a
“different experience”.
The boats, as well as a miniflotilla of
model boat craft, will be based at the southern
end of Lake Hood on Sunday, from 11am.
They are planning anovelty race at 1pm
and afull regatta parade at 2pm.
The Ashburton Sailing Club is manning the
rescue boats and running ashoreside sausage
sizzle to raise club funds.
Anyone wanting to check out the boats,
either in action on the water or on shore, is
welcome todoso. Lake Hood will be open to
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Medical Centre owner
The Rakaia Medical Centre has been sold to one of
the doctors who works there and the community
trust that previously ran it will be wound up.
Dr Sue Fowlie and her husband Colin Steven
have bought the business, which has over 2500
patients and will double its footprint when its
premises are expanded in the next year.
Dr Fowlie, clinical director and practising GP at
the centre, has worked there since 2016. She is also
known outside the centre as the doctor who travels
to rural events in aspecial orange caravan to do free
rural health checks for farmers.
Trust chairperson Nicki Webster said the centre
was moving into wonderful hands. ‘‘It is the best
outcome for the bright future of the centre.’’
The medical centre celebrates 20 years in June
and has two permanent GPs and aregular locum, a
newlygraduated nurse practitioner, three nurses
and an administration team behind the clinical
team.
Dr Fowlie said she was grateful to be part of a
team that worked toward giving the best care to
patients.
The centre would expand to include an onsite
pharmacy and more health professionals.
‘‘We want to be able to provide the best care for
our evergrowing community into the future,’’ Dr
Fowlie said. ‘‘Providing services that allow patients
to access them without having to travel far matters,
people’s health and wellness matters.’’
Trustees and the medical centre’s team are
delighted about the change and everyone is looking
forward to having Dr Fowlie at the helm.
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Rakaia Medical Centre Trust chairperson Nicki
Webster (left) is happy to have Rakaia doctor
Sue Fowlie as the new medical centre owner.
Practice manager Emma JailletGodin said
improving the quality of service and maintaining
health, independence and wellness in the community
was important.
She said Dr Fowlie was a passionate and
dedicated GP.
Dr Fowlie is part of the Ashburton service level
alliance and sits on the Canterbury Clinical Network
Alliance leadership team.
The governing trust will be wound up and money
from the sale of the practice transferred to the
Advance Ashburton Charitable Foundation, to be
invested and be of benefit to the people of Rakaia
for the generations to come.
Interest shown at domain open day
Over180 people camealongtoan
openday on Saturday to check out
proposed longterm development
plans for Ashburton Domain.
The publicchecked outdisplays
and concept drawings andspoke
withcouncil staffand Ashburton
councillors about their own
thoughts and ideas.
Ashburton District Council
group manager servicedelivery
NeilMcCann said it was great to
see howpositive the community
was aboutthe draft plan and the
range of ideas thepublic shared
was exciting.
Anumber of peoplehad been
interested in the future accessto
the domainnow thatNZTA had
confirmed lightswere going in at
the Walnut Avenue roundabout.
The lightswould meannew
accesswas needed intothe
domainfurther along Walnut
Avenue andalso alikely ‘‘left in,
leftout’’access way off West
Street.
There was good interest in the
domain open day on Saturday.
Mr McCann saidthe 24 projects
identified in the development
planfor the next30years had
attracted alot of interest,and
appeared popularwithanumber
of residents spoken to.
He said the Ashburton Domain
was rightly consideredatreasured
communityasset and peoplewere
keentosee safepedestrian access
and green spaces.
The publicwas alsoaskedto
write downits suggestionsand a
numberofcommentswere left
withcouncil.
Somewantedanupgrade of the
domainpavilion, decks addedand
waterways enhanced, and
improvementstothe fitnesstrail.
Others wanted asoundshellfor
publicevents, an education centre
in thedomain for schoolsand
other groups, afoodtruck area,
and tearooms.
One person saidthey werekeen
to see the council’sworks depot
relocated backtoSouth Street, or
at least to seethe depot’s
footprint in thedomain vastly
reduced.
Feedback on the domain
redevelopment closesonApril 5,
withhearingsset for April29.
Council is expected to signoff on
plans by themiddle of the year.
Support for bowling club
There was plenty of public support
offered to the Ashburton Bowling Club
at an open day on Saturday, as it bids to
secure its longterm future at its current
site in the Ashburton Domain.
The club leases land from Ashburton
District Council and that lease is up for
renewal in 2028.
Ashburton Bowling Club president Jo
Ryk said dozens of people through the
door on Saturday backed the call for the
club to stay where it is.
He said all the local bowling clubs and
the wider bowls fraternity were of the
same opinion.
Having 96 bowlers out on the greens
for Friday triples in the season, and with
the domain as a backdrop, was an
impressive sight that bowlers did not
want to see disappear.
The bowling club was wellused and a
real community asset, he said.
‘‘We’ve got alot of history here and
we want to create more history by
staying put for the long term.’’
Mr Ryk said he was optimistic the club
would not be moved on.
There was no budget for any relocation
at this stage and, for the club, it
could be acase of ‘‘stay put, or fold’’, he
said.
Newcomers to the game of bowls
enjoyed the opportunity for aroll up at
the open day, with help and advice given
by club members.
Ashburton Bowling Club has around
90 members and the club is 125 years
old.
Mudslide popular
These youngsters tackle the slide set up at the
scout park.
Emma Wheeler on the mudslide.
Even alight dusting of
rain could not dampen
the high spirits of those
participating in the
national mudslide day
at ManiaORoto
Scout Park inAshburton
onSunday.
It just added to the
mix ofmud glorious
mud and it was everywhere.
Scores of people,
young and old, slipped
and rolled inthe stuff
at the annual event
hosted by the Mania
ORoto Zone Group.
ManiaORoto Zone
Kea leader Nicci
Glanville said it was
already a nationwide
event for scouting
groups of Keas, Cubs,
Scouts, Venturers and
Roversbut was open to
the public at the scout
park tointroduce them
to scouting.
Among the activities
were ground slides,
mat slides, athrowing
target, aplatform slide
and adunking chair.
It also showcased
two pioneering projects
made byAllenton
and Methven scouting
groups; respectively a
two to three metre high
platform mudslide
spanning around
10metres long and the
dunking chair.
‘‘It’s an open community
event for everyone
tohave agoand
have some fun,’’ she
said.
There was a mix of
mud and water activities
for people totake
part in, asausage sizzle
to warm the insides
and lots of squeals of
laughter.
It was the second
time the scouts had
opened the event to
the public and the
second time it had
been held atthe scout
park.
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River near the Tinwald Bridge are
thinning out.
Last week members of Ashburton
Forest &Bird counted around 1200 nests
in three main nesting sites and estimate
that around 900 chicks were born this
season.
Forest & Bird member Edith Smith
said itwas likely half the nests had been
home tosingle chicks.
An estimated 500 birds remained on
the site during the count, but they were
expected to be gone in the next two weeks.
Nest counters also found 30 dead
chicks, and afew birds that were injured,
said Mrs Smith.
She said inmidNovember bird numbers
at the nestingsiteswerearound 4000.
December’s flood in the Ashburton
River had seen it visibly rise toreach 240
cumecs, but despite that, the birds had
recovered well and had returned to
nesting.
Mrs Smith said floods impacted the
birds, but so did human activity inthe
riverbed and also predators.
Data collected by Ashburton Forest &
Bird over the season will be passed onto
river protection advocacy group BRaid
and Environment Canterbury.
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FamilyNotices
DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS
BESTER, Maria Elizabeth
(Rita), passed away at home in
Ashburton, on March 3,2020,
in her 81st year. Dearly loved
mother of Dawid and Salome.
Much loved daughter ofthe
late Emmie Freysen. Twin
sister of Giel Freysen, and sister
of Betta Valentine. Rita was
akind and caring soul, who
alwayssaw the good in others
and was ready to help those
in need. Tosupport Dementia
research, donations to the
Neurological Foundation will
be appreciated. A private
cremation has been held.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
DEAKER, William Graham:
(Graham): On March 6,
2020 at Radius Millstream,
Ashburton. Dearly loved
husband of Shona, for 60
years. Loved father and father
in law ofKelvin and Meghan,
Blair and Jo; and much loved
grandad of Jess and partner
Henry, and Matt; Lana and
Emma. Messages to 46/25
Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton
7700. Special thanks to
the caring staff at Radius
Millstream for their care of
Graham. Aservice celebrating
Graham’s lifehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
DOODY, Bernard James:
(Maverick)
18.7.1948 –8.3.2020
Suddenly at Ashburton
Hospital, after ashort illness.
Dearly loved husband of
Jeanette and much loved dad
of Leanne and awesome g
randad of Ryan. Loved son of
the late Bernie and Monica,
and stepson of the late Joe
Johnston. Loved son in law
of Eric and the late June
Gardiner. Brother and brother
in law ofthe late Denis, the
late Denise, the late Michael,
and Pauline, Gavin and Diane,
John and Caroline, Kathy and
Jon, Alan and Sally, Stephen
and Nikki, Carol and Russell
and Liz and Warren. Brother
in law of Colleen and the
late Donald Dunlea. Loved
uncle of all his nieces and
nephews. Messages to 110
Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia
7710. Agraveside service for
Maverick will be held at the
Rakaia Cemetery, Baker Road,
Rakaia on Saturday March 14,
commencing at 11.00am.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Family
Notices
Inquiries
phone
Jann or Leonie
on 308 7664
or call into 199 Burnett St.
GRIMES, Gladys Jean: (Jean,
nee Finlayson):
19.6.1919 –8.3.2020
At Terrace View Retirement
Village, Ashburton. Dearly
loved wife of the late Ron
Grimes. Loved special aunt
and friend of Margaret Lovett,
Alison Armstrong, Raeline
Savage, and Peter Allan and
their families. Loved by all her
other nephews and nieces.
Loved sister ofVerna Adam,
and the late Alex Finlayson,
Clarice Lovett, May Cloughley,
Ken Finlayson, and Alma
Allan. Messages to the Grimes
family,POBox 472, Ashburton
7740. A service celebrating
Jean’s lifehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
YOUNG, William Edward
(Bill): Sadly passed away
Rosebank Rest Home,
Ashburton onSunday, March
8, 2020. Loved byhis children
-Brent &Deryl, Rindy &Frank,
Daz and Lynda, and the late
Nathan, and his grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
Many thanks to Dr Ryan, Access
Carers, St John Ambulance,
Ashburton Hospital, and Sue
and Staff at Rosebank.
Messages to: Rindy Kell, 133
Shakespeare Road, Bluff Hill,
Napier 4110. At Bill’s request,
aprivate cremation has been
held.
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Supporting the community
96 Tancred Street,Ashburton. Phone 307 8317
STUART, Fiona Jane: (nee
Tonks): At AshburtonHospital
on 5March 2020, in the arms
of her loving husband, friend
and soul mate Doug. After an
extremely brave4½year battle
with cancer. Aged 55 years.
Dearly loved step Mum and
step grandmother of Andrew,
Becky and Ben (Rangiora),
Phillip, Nasrina, William and
Isla (Zanzibar), and Michael,
Amy, Lizzie and Jimmy
(Christchurch). Much loved
daughter ofKeith and the late
Joan Tonks and younger sister
and sister in lawofRobertand
Sharyn,Alistair and Madeleine,
and much loved sister in
law ofMurray Stuart, Alistair
and Linda Stuart, Elizabeth
and John Parsons, the late
Mary, and Murray Campbell
and Cynthia and Eric Reay.
Messages to the Stuart family,
POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
Special thanks to Dr Penny
Holdaway and the District
Nurses for their love and care
of Fiona. A celebration of
Fiona’s life will be held at the
Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse
Road on Wednesday March
11, commencing at 2.00pm.
Followed by interment at
the Ashburton New Lawn
Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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WILLIAMSON, Lee Aaron:
On March 4,2020 at Timaru.
Passed away peacefully
with family and friends with
him. Aged 48 years. Much
loved and devoted partner
of Melanie. Very special Dad
of Ashley, and Jacob. Dearly
lovedson of Lesley and Dave.
“Taken toosoon”
Messages to the Williamson
family POBox472, Ashburton
7740. In lieu of flowers
donations to the South
Canterbury Hospice would be
appreciated and may be left
at the service. Acelebration
of Lee’ slife will be held at
our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox
Streets,AshburtononTuesday
March 10 commencing at
11.00am. Followed byprivate
cremation at the Ashburton
Crematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GIBSON, Judith Anne; (Jude):
Peter, Andrew and Carlyle,Mel
and Dean, Hamish and Jo and
their families, acknowledge
with gratitude, the kindness
and support given to them
at the celebration of Jude’s
life. For your visits, beautiful
floral tributes, messages of
sympathy, cards, baking,
groceries, meals for the family
and donations to the local
Cancer Society, we thank you
most sincerely. Itisacomfort
to know that so many paid
tributetoJude and thoughtof
us in our sorrow.
LREA2008
MCRE
Ashburton Dahlia Circle member Jackie Ryan with
her favourite vase, asmall cactus dahlia called
Embrace, shown by Jeanette and John
Cuthbertson, of Hinds.
Dahlia delights
Colourful dahlias of many
sizes, colours and form
were on display at the
Tinwald Hall last weekend
for the annual Ashburton
and Canterbury
Dahlia Circles’ show.
Top grower Joyce Read
said the flowering season
had been atricky one as
some plants were hit by
last year’s hail and there
was a slow start to the
growing season because
of cooler temperatures.
But the blooms that
filled the Tinwald Hall on
Sunday were spectacular
and there were plenty of
admirers.
Mrs Read won the
champion open bloom
with aTrengrove Millennium,
was also the champion
of champion. The
champion open vase went
to the Cuthbertsons, with
three Minx blooms.
The champion intermediate
bloom was aDiamond
Monarch shown by
Brian Glassey and the
champion intermediate
vase of Westerton and
Folly Rycroft by John
Hoogweg.
Councils join
The Ashburton District
Council is one of five
Central South Island district
councils to apply for
funding to investigate
changes towater services
as part ofamajor Government
review.
The Central South
Water Collaboration,
which comprises Ashburton,
Mackenzie, Timaru,
Waimate and Waitaki
district councils, is investigating
whether a collaborative
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explore, identify, classify
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National champ, three medals
Ashburtoncyclist Maddi
Lowry has won anational title
and claimedthree medals at
the Age Group Track National
Championships in Invercargill.
The 15yearold Ashburton
College student, racinginthe
under 17 age group, won gold
in the 7.5km points race.
She won silver in the 3km
team pursuit with Canterbury
team mates Samantha Walker,
AmeliaSykesand Amye
Kellow, withthe quartetjust
two seconds behind the
Auckland team that claimed a
new national record.
Maddi also earned abronze
with teammate Samantha
Walkerinthe 7.5km girls
madison.
Taupo ironmen
Ashburton triathlete
JohnHenry MacDonald
took out seventh place in
his age group category at
the Taupo Ironman.
The47yearold clocked
an impressive 10h:17m:05s
in the gruelling event to
finish 97th overall from
the 1166 starters.
Training mate Mike
Hanson was 43 minutes
behind himand finished in
atime of11h:17m:05s. He
was 22nd in the same
4549 age group category.
AshburtoncyclistMaddi
Lowry with her threemedal
haul from the track nationals
(right) and in action on the
track in Invercargill. (Photos
supplied)
Mid Canterbury Hockey coaching and development officer Laura
Kingsmill and some of her young players at the turf on Sunday.
Hockey players prepare
Mid Canterbury Hockey’s artificial turf
was abuzz of activity last Sunday when
more than 100 players started preparing
for the season ahead.
The organisation has started ahockey
academy, run by coaching and
development officer Laura Kingsmill,
for juniors through to adult players
over five Sundays; they planned for 50
players and have been overwhelmed by
nearly 120.
The players are divided into age and
ability groups and spend time on and
off the turf learning how to improve
their game. Each week they will focus
on developing adifferent skill.
There is amuster day at the hockey
turf this Saturday between 10am and
11am for prospective new players to
the game.
The season gets under way at the
start of Term 2.
Rugby warmup games
The MidCanterbury CombinedFirst
XV has organised four warmup games
andapreseason camp ahead of their
secondaryschools competition.
The sidewillplayaSouthbridge U18
side on April 4inSouthbridge,St
Andrew’sCollege at Celtic on April 10
and St Kevin’satOamaru on April 15.
Agame againstaMid Canterburyclub
selection on April 22 or 23 is to be
confirmed.
Thesquad has been working hardon
fitness,skills and drills as the season
approaches.
Ball boys, girls
needed for games
Mid Canterbury Football
is on the look out for ball
boys and ball girls to
support the district’s top
seniorteam.
The youngsters are
neededfor home games
played in the Ashburton
Domain.
The seniorteamwill
play in the Canterbury
Championship League,
the second highesttier of
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Help for families of inmates
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Rules for
drones
By Linda Clarke
When Bronnie McKenna’s 20yearold
son went to jail, all the oxygen
was sucked out of her world.
The Ashburton woman said no
parent planned or prepared for that
moment. She did not know where to
turn for advice.
It would be eight days before she
could speak to her son by phone
and eight weeks before she saw him
in person.
Bronnie says they were dark
times for her family and there was
little information available in Mid
Canterbury. She now wants to help
other families who have aparent,
child or sibling in jail.
With $8000 funding from the
Advance Ashburton Charitable
Foundation, Bronnie has set up
PALS, aMid Canterbury support
group for families with inmates.
She says up to 50 families in the
district are dealing with afamily
member behind bars and could
benefit from the group.
It has the backing of the national
organisation Pillars, set up by
Oamaru woman Verna McFelin
whose husband was jailed in 1984
for his part in the abduction for
ransom of ateenage girl.
Verna said the organisation she
established was based on the
experience gained raising four
children whose father was in jail.
‘‘It was hard, we knew nothing
about prison.’’
Ashburton woman Bronnie McKenna (left) and Verna McFelin are
helping families who have aparent, children or siblings in jail.
There are around 23,000 children
of inmates in New Zealand, she was
to learn, and they are 10 times more
likely to end up in prison
themselves.
Verna was in Ashburton last
week to support Bronnie as she
launched the Mid Canterbury
support group, which will meet
every two weeks in the Base youth
centre, on Burnett Street.
It will be aplace to chat, share
experiences and advice.
Bronnie says it is just over 1000
days since her son was arrested and
charged with murder; he admitted
stabbing another young man and
was sentenced to life in prison.
‘‘A muchloved son, brother and
grandson was put in prison and not
until December 13, 2029 is he
eligible for parole. We became a
minority, we were the family of a
lifer.’’
Bronnie, who works in restorative
justice, said finding help and advice
had been hard, even with the
support of her parents and husband.
‘‘It was an isolating, unforgiving
and frustrating experience.’’
In a‘‘sink or swim’’ moment, she
decided she wanted to make life
better for other families who might
find themselves in the same spot.
The oxygen came back.
She started aFacebook page
Supporting and Educating Families
of Prisoners NZ for families
nationwide and approached Pillars
about the possibility of starting a
support group in Ashburton to
reach other families on their own
journeys in the corrections system.
Pillars helps families with
members in jail, or on home or
community detention.
Verna said families carried alot
of shame when aloved one went to
jail and children wore scars that
could last alifetime. Pillars has
toolkits for families, lawyers and
teachers with good advice and
information for helping improve
outcomes for children caught up in
acustodial sentence.
There is also amentoring
programme for children and
resources that are available for
inmates.
The first meeting of the Mid
Canterbury support group in
Ashburton will be on Monday,
March 16. Bronnie said it would be
aforum that was respectful of
victims, the corrections system and
inmates.
‘‘It is not for slagging off the
system, it is there to support, guide
and back each other. It is to help
each other find answers.’’
Bronnie is also available to talk to
groups like social workers and
teachers who are dealing with
vulnerable children.
Drone operators in Ashburton
taking photos for real estate agents
are among those affected by strict
flying exclusion zones around the
Ashburton Airport.
The exclusionzone is a4km radius
around the Ashburton District
Councilowned airport on Seafield
Road.
Civil Aviation Authority and
council rules apply and drones must
stay 4km away from the airport
unless the operator has the required
authorisation and clearance.
Amap of the exclusion zone was
tabled for councillors on the
Ashburton Airport Authority
subcommittee recently. The zone
includes most of the Ashburton
Domain and the town.
Council’s commercial manager
Colin Windleborn said the zone was
on the AirShare websiteand drone
operators should be aware of it.
It would be even greater when a
4km radius was also put around the
helicopter landing pad at the
Ashburton Domain, he said.
Cr and real estate agent Rodger
Letham said he had no objection to
the exclusion zone though it
restricted some aerialphotography
of properties. It was better to be safe
though, he added.
People seeking to fly within the
airport's 4km radius must contact
council for permission. Drone users
should check council's Open Spaces
Bylaw for rules. Drones are
prohibited over cemeteries, camping
grounds, sports fields in use.
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Methven Annual A&P Show
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Fun family entertainment
and top farming action
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•Wine&Food Festival
•Wood Chopping
•Dog Trials
•Sheaf Tossing
•Equestrian Events
“Eaten today? Thank afarmer”
•School TopTeam
Competition
•Sheep Colouring-In
Competition
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•Everpopular Animal Shed
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The Methven A&P Show is offering
a day full of fun, family
entertainment and top farming
action at its bumper show on
Saturday, March 21.
It’s theme, loosely based on
‘Eaten today? Thank a farmer’,
underlines the work done by farmers
to get farm produce from the
farm paddock or field and on to the
plates of everyday Kiwis.
Methven A&P show president
Adam Glass, a beef and dairy
farmer, said often people forgot
where their food came and the
work undertaken to produce it,
whether it was meat or plantbased,
and the show was agood chance to
remind them.
The show features the FMG
Young Farmer of the Year competitions
running in three areas
around the grounds throughout the
day.
These competitions will give the
wider community the chance to see
some of the work farmers do in
action, as competitors in the
Aorangi 2020 regional final of
FMG Young Farmer of the Year,
Junior Young Farmer of the Year
and AgriKids competitions complete
practical, common onfarm
tasks, under pressure.
The practical aspect of the competitions
start on the grounds from
8am and continue in stages
throughout the day.
While the AgriKids and Junior
Young Farmer of the Year awards
ceremony will be on the grounds at
2.45pm, the Young Farmer of the
Year regional final continues at an
evening event at the Mt Hutt
Memorial Hall, in Methven.
Aorangi Young Farmer finalists
Adam Judd, Campbell Somerville,
George Smith, George Webster,
Scott Middleton, Jesse Wilde,
James Hurst and Hamish Holland
are vying for achance to represent
the region in the national grand
final in Christchurch in July.
Mr Glass said the ethos of the
young farmer competition was abig
part of any A&P show’s core
business.
“It’s really good.”
Around the grounds the show
layout has changed from past years
to include each of the three age
group competitions.
Most notably for the public, the
car park has moved from the south
side of the grounds to the north
side.
But inside there are still the same
exciting opportunities to thrill
young and old alike.
Activities include shearing,
sheep dog trials, wood chopping,
equestrian, and the Methven Vintage
Club has static machinery and
moving displays.
Around 100 trade sites with
machinery in all shapes and sizes,
art and craft stalls and tents, wine
and food stalls will be showcasing
and selling their wares.
And competitions will be fiercely
contested in equestrian events
(from at 8am), sheep dog trials
(from 8.30am), and judging gets
under way with sheep and wool
(9.30am), children’s pets, dancing,
dairy goats, poultry, farm produce,
and home industries (from 10am)
and sheep – champion of champions
(12pm). The shearing and
wood chopping competitions get
under way from 10.30am.
In the home industries pavilion
there will be baking, knitting,
photography, art, vegetables and
floral delights, while members of
the Methven A&P committee have
entered the three Cheese Scones
section in their annual committee
challenge.
The annual gift lamb auction,
with lambs donated by local farmers,
gets under way at 1.30pm,
Celtic band Boru will play in the
wine and food area (from 11.30am)
and there will be free face painting
and balloon twisting between 10am
and 2pm in the sideshow area.
Always guaranteed to delight is
the popular sheep colouring competition
(1.30pm), where kids get in
asheep pen to colour in asheep, or
a visit to the animal shed where
children can get up close to a
variety of animals.
There are also sideshow amusements
and in the main ring official
speeches will begin at 1.50pm with
the Grand Parade (2pm) featuring
the AshburtonPipe Band followed
by alolly scramble. The Dog Trial
RunOff final (3pm), will be held
at the bottom end of the main ring
and will be followed by atug of war
competition (at 4pm).
It will be followed by aSustainable
Water Sheaf Tossing
(4.30pm) and the wood chopping
prize giving (5pm) to wrap upthe
show.
There will be heaps of activities to entertain young and old.
Dairy goats, pets, poultry and sheep will be judged and on show.
Vehicles and machinery of all shapes and sizes will be on display.
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Rural&Lifestyle
Collie club helps dog handling skills
By Toni Williams
Ray Kane has had an association
with the Mayfield Collie Club for
more than 50 years.
Being amember of the club, which
celebrates its 100th anniversary this
month, has given Ray opportunity to
learn skills of the craft from some of
the best of their time.
He remembers people like Hughie
and Ted Weir, Cyril Johnson and
Methven Collie Club’s Hughie King
and Colin McKay.
When Ray first joined the Mayfield
Collie Club, he was a16yearold
school leaver working with dogs
and sheep doing high country
mustering around the district.
He worked at Ben McLeod Station,
up the Rangitata and Ashburton
gorges and later did aspell in the
North Island.
He joined the club to gain more
dog handling experience.
‘‘I was working with dogs and
wanted to get better at it.’’
He ‘‘just rocked up’’ with ayoung
heading bitch in tow looking to learn
from club members, although some
of the older club members ‘‘weren’t
as forthcoming’’ back then.
While now the club runs clinics
and training days to help people with
their stockmanship, back then there
were afew members who didn’t want
to pass on their secrets least of all to
ayoung fella.
Ray’s parents, Jack and Jean,
owned asheep and beef property at
Prices Road, in Mt Somers.
They bought it when Ray was 12,
and at its peak ran 5200 breeding
ewes and 1300 hoggets.
As achild Ray always had adog
around on the farm; the most
memorable was Scruff, a mixed
breed handy dog which Ray got as a
puppy from afarmer down the road.
Scruff was adog that got better
with age and was always learning.
‘‘Right through his life he developed
as he got older ... as Iexpected
more, he gave more.’’
When Ray eventually went
mustering he had agood sized team
of five dogs; three huntaways, a
heading dog and ahandy dog.
He believes there have been vast
improvements in the huntaway breed
since his younger days.
Then it was rare to see adog at
trial face up on to sheep. It was
special.
‘‘(Now) the young ones are getting
out there headon, and skilled, which
Mayfield Collie Club member Ray Kane with his trusty canines (from
left) Rusty, Glen and Gus.
is largely bred into them, but they
have improved.’’
‘‘It’s a sport where age means
nothing when you get out there and
start running the dogs.
‘‘You can win one day and blow
out the next. There is no guarantee
for success.
‘‘There are three sheep, you, and
the dog and everything has to go
right.’’
Ray, 68, has since taken over the
property but has diversified into
deer. It’s an option he ran with in
1989.
‘‘I wanted to keep running it as a
sheep and beef farm, but it wasn’t
viable,’’ he said.
‘‘It got to the point we needed to
sort something out and make
money.’’
The decision had to be made, the
value on sheep was low and farmers
were getting one good year in five;
of those five, three years would be
average and one disastrous.
He now has 1200 velveting stags,
500 hinds and 600 weaner deer.
Ray still keeps 80sheep onthe
property but just to keep down the
ragwort weed.
And he still has dogs; Rusty, Glen
and Gus help to keep those sheep in
line, but Ray doesn’t use them for
trialling, they’re not up to scratch.
He will not be competing in the
club’s centennial trial at the Hakatere
grounds on Potts Road this
month but he will be on hand to
help.
Of the four courses; zig zag hunt,
straight hunt, the uphill long pull
and short pull yard, Ray will be
looking after the straight hunt.
He expects there will be 40 to 50
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to 70 heading runs and hunts each.
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 6
12 March 2020
DeputyPrincipal Message
Working Together to Grow Fine
Young Adults
As Iput thoughts down on paper for the first
time in 2020, Iamaware that the honeymoon
period for AshColl 2020 isover for afew of our
students. We, here, are inthe quest of growing
fine young adults and accept that the rate of
development isdifferent for all. Inthe last few
days we have had some incidents of concern
aroundbehaviour and attitude. Letmebereally
clear herethough,Iamtalking minority!
What Do YouBelieve?
Iguess one of the conundrumsthatfaces some young people is knowing
who to believeand who to ignore–and thatwould go foradults at times
too. Thereallyimportantmessagethatweare working hardtopromote
at AshColl (and this goes back to the misty days when Iwas aboy too)
is to make sure that what your friend told you, was really true. Chinese
whispersisadangerous gamethatwreaks havocifunchecked.
All too often our Pastoral Deans and Counsellors work hard tosupport
our staffand students as theymanage challenging situations thatevolve
as aresult of‘he said –she said’ syndrome. I have dealt with acouple
of incidents that got out of control because of this, and this isoften
aggravated byso- called ‘friends’ delivering messages toboth parties
thatonly fuel the unrest.
Triple Filter Test
Socrates, the greatGreek philosopher,had atest that hasstood the test
of time, and we encourage our young people to follow his ‘Triple Filter
Test’, beforeacting on whataperson tells you.
It’s simple andeasilyapplied:
Test 1 ‘Is it true?’ If the answer is yes, then-
Test 2 ‘Is it good?’ Another yes, and -
Test 3 ‘Is it useful?’.
If the answer to any ofthe tests is not adefinite yes, then rethink your
next action.Getting it wrong could be adisaster.
This aligns well with the AshColl WayValues of Pride,Qualityand Respect
whichwecontinuallypromote.
ExpectedBehaviours Campaign
We are just in the process of launching our ‘Expected Behaviours’
campaign. This is made upoftwo elements, the first one being ‘All
Settings’.This outlines some of the behaviours that are expected tobe
observed in all areas of astudent’s life.
It would greatly help if youwereable to supportour work by reinforcing
thesebasic values in your homeaswell.
Remember! When in doubt about what you hear, apply the Socrates
‘Triple Test Filter’.
AllSettings
Pride • Wear uniformcorrectly –look good
• Keep all spaces presentable and clean
• Celebrate the success of others
Quality
Respect
NewStaff –Welcome
• Be in the rightplaceatthe righttime
• Giveand receivesupportand help
• Always tryyour best
• Be collaborativeand open-minded
• Come prepared and willing to participate
• Use polite and appropriate language and
volume
• Follow instructions from AshColl staff and
studentleaders
• Useequipmentappropriately
• Be considerateand non-judgemental
• Address people by their name
Ron Cresswell,DeputyPrincipal •TumuakiTuarua
Jorjia Colton
Learning SupportAssistant
Internal Appointment
Pete Lee –Teacher of Scienceand Chemistry, has been
appointedtoAssistantHead of Faculty, Science.
AshburtonCollege Netball Three
Additional Coaches and Managers Required
Duetopleasingly highnumbers of College students choosingtoplayfor
the College Clubwe have players forten teams.
We arenow looking forCoachesand Managers
forthree of the Year 9and 10 teams.
Coaches andManagers arewell-supported within the Club
and thereare coaching programmesavailable forCoaches,and for
Managers, throughMid Canterbury Netball.
If youcan help,please contact
Karen Burrowes – karen_burrowes@bnz.co.nz
Information
Mufti Day–Monday16March
Being organised at College by the
StudentExecutiveColour Your Day
is beingheld to commemoratethe
anniversaryofthe
15 MarchChristchurchtragedy.
This dayprovides an opportunityfor
youngpeople to paytheir respects and
sharetheir love.
Allproceeds aredonatedtothe St John
First Responders,
Students are askedtobring
agold coin donation.
Congratulations
AshDance2020
AshColl’s DanceShowcase
•All styles of Dance –fromBallettoHip Hop
•Class groups,Culturalgroups, Solo performances
Performancenight: Next Thursday19March, 7:00pm,
College Auditorium.
Tickets: $3.00
Availablefromthe College Office.
South Island SecondarySchools’
Tennis Championships
The ‘best of the best’ hit the courts in Timaru for the annual South Island
Secondary Schools’ Tennis Championships over the last weekend of
February. Coach/Manager Michael Clark said that College entered a boys’
and agirls’ team, both of whom came up against some stiff opposition.
In their first match ofthe tournament, the boys' team went down against
Christ’s College before succumbing to St Bede’s College later that day.
However, they followed that loss up with avictory against Timaru Boys’
High School on the Sundayand then anarrowloss against John McGlashan
College,with the result decided on acountback of games.
The girls’team fared similarly with St Margaret’s College and Rangi Ruru
Girls’ High School proving dominant. The matches, however, were more
evenly matched against St Hilda’s College but their Dunedin opponents
proved tobetoo strong in the end. Ashburton had more success in their
match against Columba College but, with both Ashburton College teams
sporting young players, the experience ofsuch high calibre opposition,
including playing New Zealand representatives, will serve them well in
tournaments to come.
Team members (pictured left, back row lefttoright): Angel Spooner,
Matthew Hopkins,Ollie Bubb,Holly-Jane Feutze, Tyler Leonard, RubyGray.
(Front row,holding rackets,leftand right): Henrik Tawatao,Ila Cabalse.
Year 12 AkoClasses –‘Matesand Dates’
College is excited to be introducing the ‘Mates and Dates’ programme into
Year 12 Ako time this year, with the first three classes having started the
programmeonWednesday04March.
Head ofSenior School Abbey Bruce said that this programme isaimed at
teaching young people healthy relationship skills and behaviours. The
programme istaught over five lessons by specialist facilitators (two per
class) with teachers present. Akoclasseswill undertake theprogramme on
astaggered basis throughoutthe year.
Matesand Datesisdesigned to notonlyincrease knowledge and awareness
of sexual and dating violence but also to help change attitudes and
behaviours.
Allparents/caregivers of Year 12 studentshavebeen sent an email
withmoredetail,and youcan go to www.matesanddates.co.nz.
Events
Students to CanterburyJapanDay 2020
40 Japanese language Senior and Year 10 students (pictured below)
attendedThe Canterbury Japan DayinRiccarton EventParkonSunday
01 March.
Hiromi Horsley,
teacher of
Japanese,said that
the Canterbury
Japan Dayisan
eventorganised
annually by The
Japanese Society
of Canterburywith
the aim of sharing
authentic Japanese
culture with
Cantabrians.The themefor the daywas 'WinterinJapan'.
The inaugural Canterbury Japan Day was held on 11 March 2012 to
celebrate the 20th anniversary ofthe Japanese Society ofCanterbury and
the 60th anniversary ofdiplomatic relations between New Zealand and
Japan. It alsomarked the anniversaryofthe 2011 East Japan earthquake and
tsunami. The day proved very popular and has become an annual event,
attracting up to 20,000 visitors.
Included in the day was a Kimono display, Origami, Calligraphy, Tea
Ceremonyand agiftshop in the Cultural Hall,Bonsai,Flowerarrangement,
Japanese Artdisplayinthe EventHall,and Cosplayand Anime in the Anime
Hall. Additionally, there were over thirty Japanese food and drink stalls
outdoors.
(Pictured above,lefttoright):
Sama Sooialo, JanelleGalos, Lani Fifita,Orpah Sildo.
(Pictured left,
lefttoright):
Molly Meehan,
CharlotteMcKenzie,
CharlotteClifford,
Amelia Harris.
Students enjoyed various foods such as sushi, ramen, takoyaki, mochi rice
cake, candy floss, and similar. At the outdoor play area, there were martial
art, games,music,dancing,and Japanese Drums Takumi performances.
Ashburton College students enjoyed the day and tried lots of Japanese
culture and food. For the Year 10 students this was their first Japanese
cultureexperience, and they said the eventwas fantastic!
Hiromi said the students’behaviour wasabsolutely great, andthatthe event
wasverycrowded but thatitwas good practicefor some students who are
traveling to Japan nextyear.Now they areready to visit the Japan Day2021!
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Issue 6
12 March 2020
Congratulations
TopSuccess at sPACIFICally PACIFIC
Supreme AcademicAwards
This prestigious eventwas hostedbyAvonsideGirls’and ShirleyBoys’
High Schools on Tuesday03March.
TheChristchurchsPACIFICally PACIFIC Supreme Awards has been organised
to bring together the education community and Pasifika community to
inspireand celebrate Pasifikaidentity, language,cultureand achievement.
Each Canterbury secondary school had the opportunity tonominate their
top two Pasifika Academic achievers, from their 2019 Level 2(or higher)
results.The overall topacademic male and female students areawarded the
Amosa Fa’afoiPasifikaAcademicHigh AchieverCups.
sPACPACaims aretosow the seedsofPasifikasuccess in ordertoREAP the
rewards of the future by focussing on:
• Reconnecting ourEducationcommunitywith
our PasifikaCommunity;
• Educational aspirations, collaborations
and success;
• Accelerating achievementusing our Pasifika
identities,languagesand cultures;
• Pathways that leadtotertiaryeducation,
careers and business ownership.
Success forCollege StudentEstēe Aiolupotea
Joseph Collins and Estēe Aiolupotea, as Year 12 students, were eligible
for nomination for these Supreme Academic Awards. Inaddition, College
student Easterlin Faamausili was part ofthe contingent supporting the
students. As aYear 11 student Easterlin, although high-achieving, was not
eligible fornomination. All three studentsare of Samoan ethnicity.
Being nominatedaloneindicatesahigh level of achievement, as the criteria
requires aminimum of aMerit EndorsementinNCEA Level2.
(Pictured right,
lefttoright):
TheCollege students
at the event–
Easterlin Faamausili,
Joseph Collins and
Estēe Aiolupotea.
Coming Events
Estēe (pictured left) was the female top
scholar of the evening with an impressive
69 ExcellenceCredits atNCEALevel 2.
Estēe hassaid she plans to studylaw in the
future.
It is notable that this is the second time
in four years that anAshburton College
student has captured this title, thattimeby
Deputy HeadGirlUatiSaofai.
Joseph indicatedthatitwas a‘prettygood night’,agreat experiencefor him,
and the first time of receiving such amajor award infront of acrowd. All
Year 12 nominees were finalists,each receiving apresentation certificate.
Estēe said she was‘really nervous’throughout the whole ceremony, and that
she was pleased to have the two other College students and her parents
therewith her.
She said she wasjust happytorepresentour school at such abig ceremony.
When announced as the female winner of the Amosa Fa’afoi Pasifika
Academic High Achiever Cup she was‘really shocked‘ and stayed‘glued to
her seat’not believing it washer.
Estēe said she wasverythankfultoreceivethe awardand appreciatedbeing
nominated. She also noted that being outside of Christchurch and still
able to achieve the award was significant. Estēe’s subjects last year were
English, Law, History and Classics combined, Geography, Business Studies
and Tourism.
Theevening wasalso live-streamed,reaching an even bigger audiencethan
the capacityaudiencepresentonthe night.
March
13 Aoraki SecondarySchoolBowls Championships,Oamaru
13-15 South Island SecondarySchools’ Rowing Championships,
Lake Ruataniwha
14 CanterburyPolyfest 2020, Christchurch RedZone
14-27 Nichidai Buzan Girls’School (Japan) visit –now CANCELLED
15 Aoraki SecondarySchools’ Futsal,Timaru
18 Year 13 Otago Polytech liaison visit,Auditorium
Mountain Biking –Singletrack series week 3, Halswell QuarryPark,
Christchurch
Aoraki SecondarySchools’ Athletics,Timaru
WorldVisionConference, Christchurch
19 Year 12/13 HistorytriptoAkaroa
Year 11 GeographytriptoMtHutt
Postponementday:AorakiSecondarySchools’ Athletics,Timaru
19-20 Year 11 Outdoor Education, Woolshed Creek
TwoCollege Rowers at Rocket Food
NewZealand Rowing Nationals
Held at Lake Karapiro from 18-22 February the brother and sister duo of
Ged Wall and Isabel Wall were College students competing as part ofthe
AshburtonRowing Clubcontingent.
Isabel said this was her first para event and that she had alot of fun and
enjoyed it. She will also be competing at the upcoming South Island
Championships in Twizel.
Their training regime, with other rowers, isstringent. It covers training on
the rowing machines Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from
6:15am-7:30am, while the afternoon sessions areonthe wateronthe same
dayfrom5:30pm-7:45pm. Both days of theweekends,ifnot at regattas,see
rowers training from 6:00am-9:00am. Thereare no weekend lie-ins forthese
athletes. Weights also form partofthe fitnessprogramme.
Results:
Both performed well, with Isabel and her rowing double sculls partner
Anthony Spiikerman from Rotorua gaining a Gold Medal in the Para
Double Sculls event. This was raced with the Singles Scullers also, with
Isabel and Anthony coming in in second place, but gaining the Doubles
Gold.
Ged also had commendable
success over the weekend. Inthe
Double Sculls with Jed McArthur
they finished a close 4th placing,
although the satisfaction at this
was tempered alittle by having
entered the A Finals as top
qualifier.
Ged (pictured right) gained a
second place inthe BFinal in the
Singles Scull and the same place
in the Quadruple Sculls rowing
with Michael Wall, Jed McArthur
and Nicolas Cestarr.
CanterburySecondary Schools’
Rogaine Championships
Year 12 students Ellie Lawn and Emma Scammell competed in this event,
at CharterisBay,onSunday01March.
Rogaine is acompetitive event where runners find their way across open
countrybymeans of amap and compass.
Fifty-one teams contested the four-hour event, and eight inthe secondary
school teams’section. The day was reported asareal fun day, with some
steep hill-climbs and creek-crossing en route toasmany checkpoints as
possible within the four-hour time limit. The College pairing came eighth in
the secondaryschool eventbut gained good experience.
(Pictured right):
Emma deciding
whether this is the
rightrouteornot.
(Pictured left):
Isabel (thirdfrom
left) and rowing
partner
Anthony
Spiikerman
(second from
left) on the dias
having received
their Gold Medal.
(Pictured left, leftand
right): Ellie and Emma in
the map study phase.
CanterburyJunior Rowing Regatta
Information provided by Harriet Leverton, Cox
This event was held at Lake Hood over the weekend of 29 February-
01 March.
Harriet said the rowers were fortunate to have thisregatta at LakeHood,as
not having to travelmeantthey were able to have asleep-in, and be at the
lake for6:30am! (This timing still maynot constitutea‘sleep-in’for many!).
Considering Lake Hood’s windy conditions,Harriet noted they were able to
get through the whole regatta schedule,which wasa‘miracle’.
Notable is the developmentofaboys’eightcrew, being afirst forAshburton
College.
(Pictured above, front to back): Harriet Leverton (Cox), Matthew Pearce,
Parker Bradford, Mitchell Taylor, Henry Wallis, Tim Connelly-Whyte,
Charles Savage,Zane Cameron. Riley Harris.
Photoby: SteveMcArthur -Rowing Celebration
Results
College had eleven crewsinthe finals, with fiveearning placings.
AFinalsPlacings were:
1st Placings
Boys’Under 17 Single Sculls
GedWall (pictured below)
Photoby: SteveMcArthur -RowingCelebration
2nd Placings
Boys’Under 18 Single Sculls GedWall
Boys’Under 18 NoviceCoxedFour Matthew Pearce,Mitchell Taylor,
HenryWallis,Parker Bradford, Jed Amos (Cox).
3rdPlacings
Boys’Under 18 NoviceCoxedEight Matthew Pearce,Parker Bradford,
Mitchell Taylor,HenryWallis,Tim Connelly-Whyte,Charles Savage,
Zane Cameron, Riley Harris, Harriet Leverton (Cox).
Boys’Under 18 CoxedQuad
(Pictured right, lefttoright):
Charles Savage, Matthew Pearce,
Zane Cameron, Riley Harris,
Harriet Leverton wasCox,but is
absentfromthis photo.
4th Placings
Boys’Under 18 NoviceDouble Sculls
Mitchell Taylor,Zane Cameron.
Boys’Under 18 NoviceCoxedFour
TimConnelly-Whyte,Riley Harris,
Zane Cameron, Charles Savage, Claudia Thomas (Cox).
Boys’NoviceCoxedQuad
TimConnelly-Whyte,HenryWallis, MitchellTaylor,Parker Bradford,
Jed Amos (Cox).
5th Placing
Boys’NoviceUnder 18 Double Sculls Matthew Pearce,HenryWallis.
7thPlacings
Girls’NoviceUnder 18 Double Sculls Meagan Binnie,RubyLeverton.
Girls’NoviceUnder 19 CoxedQuad Isabel Wall,RubyLeverton,
LauraJensen, Meagan Binnie,Harriet Leverton (Cox)
Heats:
5th Placing
Girls’Under 15 CoxedQuad Isabel Wall,Mia Chambers
RubyLeverton, Meagan Binnie,Harriet Leverton (Cox).
Boys’NoviceUnder 18 Double Sculls TimConnelly-Whyte,Riley Harris.
7th Placing
Girls’NoviceUnder 18 Double Sculls Claudia Thomas,LauraJensen.
8th Placing
Boys’NoviceUnder 18 Double Sculls Parker Bradford, Charles Savage.
Girls’NoviceUnder 18 Double Sculls Isabel Wall,Mia Chambers.
Therowers arenow preparing forthe South Island SecondarySchools’
Championships being held on Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel,mid-March.
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Expo keeps seniors connected
Services, activities and agencies available for
ageing people in the district were on show at
the Positive Ageing Expo at the Hotel
Ashburton last week.
The event, organised by Age Concern
Ashburton, saw nearly 80 stalls take part
offering anything from gardening and bridge
clubs, to welfare organisations, religious
groups, gyms, musical societies, travel companies,
health services and aged care
facilities. There were also live kitchen fire
displays from Fire and Emergency New
Zealand and the AshVegas Alive hiphop
dance crew performed.
Age Concern Ashburton president Trish
Small was delighted with the turnout of
people and the number of stallholders keen
to show people ways to lead full and active
lives.
“There’s been aconstant flow of people,”
she said, during the event.
Among the stallholders were Karen
Young and Almond Royds, of the Tinwald
Gardening Club. The club has around 45
members who meet regularly to appreciate
gardens and the art of floral decoration. The
women had some impressive bouquets and
floral arrangements on their stall which
shimmered in the light.
The secret to the shimmer was hairspray,
which when sprayed on afinished arrangement
gives asilvery shine to the petals and
leaves.
Ashburton Bridge Club members Mary
Buckland, Johnny Wright, Trish Downward
and Rona Brownlie played agame of bridge
to showcase their club. The quartet was
seated around asquare table playing agame
or two of bridge and answering questions
from curious passersby.
The bridge club has astrong membership
Manning the Age Concern Ashburton's
stall are Margaret Cullimore (left) and
Jan McClelland.
of around 140 people and had just started its
beginner training classes for people wanting
to get into the game.
But they were also keen to hear from
people who may have been away from the
game and were keen for some refresher
training.
Also on site were Fire and Emergency
New Zealand fire risk management officers
Bevan Findlay and Craig Chambers who
highlighted some of the most common
causes of fire around the home, such as
overloaded multiboards, overheating computers,
clogged chimneys and clothes being
dried too close to heat sources.
The biennial expo was a way to keep
people connected and make sure they stay
healthy and active in their golden years.
Ashburton Bridge Club members Mary
Buckland (facing camera) and Johnny
Wright play bridge at the expo.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire
risk management officers Bevan
Findlay (front) and Craig Chambers
explain the risks of unattended cooking.
Club news
U3A Ashburton
U3A’s February speaker was Emeritus Professor
Dave Craw from Otago University. Dave is well
known for his research into gold and environmental
issues surrounding gold mining and he is the
author of many papers onthis subject.
Recipient of the University’s Distinguished
Research Medal, Dave’s fascinating and lively
presentation –particularly addressing Biogeochemical
Pathways, i.e. the role that bacteria play in
gold crystallization and nugget growth left many
members wanting to hear more onthe subject.
He aptly explained why Otago and Southland
provinces have prolific gold measures in comparison
to Mid Canterbury, however he did lay to rest
any doubt about the conjecture that gold can be
found in the Rakaia River. Indeed it can!
Altrusa International of Ashburton
This month we had avisit at our regularbusiness
meeting from the Altrusa District Fifteen (New
Zealand) Governor Maria MacKay and the
District Fifteen Foundation chairman Jeanette
Halcrow. We were informed we are the largest club
in New Zealand, with 44 members currently, and
one Emeritus member. These numbers are also
growing.
Preparations for our MagicMums day at the end
of this month are progressing well, with anumber
of donations from local businesses wanting be
involved greatly appreciated.
The Stillborn Memorial in the Ashburton
Cemetery has been given awelcome facelift, with
help from members, husbands and expert assistance
from Dell Philips. This is afine focalpoint for
parents wishing to remember their loved and lost
babies.
In conjunction with our Ashburton Library,
Altrusadelivers books to people who are no longer
able to visit the library. Books are chosen by the
librarians, and are picked up and delivered by an
Altrusan on a fortnightly basis. The number of
books varies,depending on the recipient's needs. If
you are interested in this freeservice, do phonethe
Ashburton Library (308 7192) to be added to the
list.
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Supporting the community
96 Tancred Street,Ashburton.
Phone 307 8317
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AshburtonMontessoriPreschool
Montessori isbecoming awell known
name worldwide, and we love that we
can provide this service inAshburton.
Montessori isamethod of education
that isbased on self directed activities,
hands on learning and collaborative
play allowing the children to discover
and explore the world and to develop
their maximum potential.
At Ashburton Montessori wehave 3
classrooms caring for and educating
children from 4 months to 6 years.
Bambino Piccolo is our nursery for babies and toddlers
aged 4months to 2years. Our teachers in here bring a
vast knowledge of best practice aswell as avariety of
qualifications that allow them to provide the best care
and education for infants and toddlers. The teachers
ensurethathigh qualitycareisatop priority, our teachers
recognise each child’ unique strengths,
interests and needs.
We havetwoclassroomsforourolderchildren,
Persistenza and Scoperta. Teachers dedicate
their time to helping the children gain
independence, concentration and respectfor
themselves, others and their environment.
Children are given opportunities to freely
exploreactivities in all areas of the Montessori
curriculum and they develop astrong love of
learning and discovery.
OwnersTessa Skevington and Lauren Barltrop
ensure that they spend time teaching so they can build
and maintain relationships with children and families
while also ensuring that Montessori runs smoothly and
adheres to the MinistryRegulations.
Please call in to meet us or contact us for further
information.
We are taking enrolments
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phone 308 0380 or call in to see us at
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MAKING ADIFFERENCE TO
The bold caption above is the mission statement of the newest gym in town, E3 Training,
estabilished and locally owned by Cilla Anderson, who has been in the fitness industry for
over four years. From launching outdoor 8week boot camps in September 2019, E3
Training grew significantly and now have their very own HQ.
Cilla has battled with her weight her whole life but was still very competitive in team sports
and had her fair share of injuries including three ACL reconstructions tothe left knee. Not
only did she battle injuries but also an eating disorder (bulimia) from the age of 16, and
although she is free from this disease, she still fights the mental battles associated with it.
“I want to break discrimination in the fitness industry and prove fitness and strength is
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different in sizes, strengths and weaknesses with abackground we had to work for to be
where weare today.”she said.
Working part time at Canterbury Chiropractor as areceptionist keeps Cilla on her toes,
“it has given me the opportunity tolearn much more about the body and especially with
injuries and rehabilitation exercise”, she said, “Our classes are fully coached where we can
adjust exercises to suit injuries or physical ability to ensure everyone is included and can
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Coming up at the AshburtonTrust Event Centre
RantsInThe Dark –The Play
AFundraiser forthe AshburtonTrust EventCentre
Tuesday20th October
7:30pm
Book ababysitterbecause tickets to the most hilariously unfiltered theatre
show about parenthood are onsale now. Based on the book by Emily
Writes who shot to fame afterher rant received1millionhitsovernight.
When Emily’s blog went viral people across the world connected tothe
wordsevery parent thinks afterthe thirdwake-up of the night. Parenting
is hard, its awesome, it’s the best thing ever, it’s sohard, it’s amess of
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Join us in the foyer preand post showfor grazing platters,
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What’s coming up at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre
Friday3rd July 10am &11-30am
Tickets $12.50(fees apply)
Agiantscale puppet showfor 2-10 year olds with magical glow-in-the-dark
characters from Māori myth and legend. This innovative, cutting edge concept
features 40+ glow-in-the-dark puppets under UV lights in ablack boxtheatre
environment.
Rich in Te ReoMāori it’s an upbeatshowthathas the audiencebuzzing from the
onset and there’saQ&A session at the conclusion of the show.
Agreat showfor preschools and Primaryschools or agreat treatfor the
Grandchildren.
Book online at Ticket Rocket or at the AshburtonTrust EventCentre-inquiries
phone 307-2010.
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Ashburton mayor Neil Brown
An honour investinginour district'sfuture
Sitting around the
council table is an
immense privilege and
one that brings agreat
deal of responsibility –
not only for our
district as it is now but
also for generations to
come.
The Ashburton
District is very
fortunate to have a
number of crucial
projects under way
that will help set us up
for the future and I'm
honoured to be apart of the
decisionmaking team that helps
brings those projects to life.
Mayor Neil Brown
Idon't need to
explain how
important road safety
is to our community,
and our Speed Limit
Review which closed
for consultation last
Sunday has been an
opportunity to make
positive outcomes for
our people.
More than 150
people and
organisations have
had their say on
proposed changes to
our road speeds, which is really
pleasing to see. The council is now
processing these submissions and will
hold ahearing on April 2for those
who want to speak to their
submission, before afinal decision
on our speeds is made on May 21.
The future of the commercial
heart of our district is also
developing before our eyes, with
Cass Street undergoing the first leg
of upgrades as part of the CBD
Streetscape Revitalisation project.
Until now, progress has largely
remained underground with new
drinking water, storm and sewer
pipes, but this week will see the first
of the above ground upgrades getting
under way.
Across the way in Baring Square
East, the new Ashburton Library and
Civic Centre is also offering exciting
and muchneeded upgrades for our
district.
Amodern library with room for
performance areas, achildren's
discovery centre and recording
studio, as well as Importance Level 4
construction standards to house our
local Civil Defence Emergency
Operations Centre, and
environmentally sustainable design
features are all included in the new
build.
Draft development plans for the
Ashburton Domain are now also out
for consultation, and it was great to
see lots of people popping over to
speak to staff and councillors at the
open day in the domain on the
weekend.
This 30year plan really is all about
the future and ensuring we're making
enhancements that will support our
community down the track.
Remember to have your say on the
draft proposals by April 5.
Of course, not all of our projects
are confined to Ashburton: the
Rakaia Salmon Site upgrades are
coming along, with work on the
toilets starting this month.
This project will be abig upgrade
for this important facility, especially
given its prominence for tourists as
they enter into our district across the
Rakaia bridge.
There are many projects taking
our district forward, ensuring we can
meet future demands.
Labour List MP Jo Luxton
Making sure everychild living in New Zealandcan thrive
When Ivisit schools here in Mid
Canterbury, Isee so many children
full of energy. Ilike to think that’s
because each of them has the
essentials –enough to eat, warm
clothes and sturdy shoes, and aplace
to call home. They have what they
need to thrive.
But sadly that’s not true for every
child.
Around 150,000 New Zealand
children (13 per cent of them) live in
material hardship. That means
having to go without six or more
things most people consider
essential.
Not far off half of those 150,000
children live in severe material
hardship, which is worse. They’re
forced to get by without nine or more
of the basics.
Child poverty in New Zealand is
completely unacceptable. We know
we won’t eliminate it overnight, but
we’ve laid the foundations for
change, and we’re starting to turn
things around.
Last week, Statistics New Zealand
released the latest figures on child
poverty in New Zealand. These
showed that over the past year we’ve
lifted 18,400 children out of poverty.
And in that time seven out of nine
child poverty measures have shown
improvement, where before seven
out of nine had worsened.
Iknow we still have along way to
go. But it’s good to see we’re taking
positive steps as acountry.
Thousands of children, just like the
ones Ivisit here in Ashburton, now
have more energy to learn and play at
school, because their parents are
finding it alittle easier to get by –
thanks to our government’s policies.
That makes me pretty grateful.
In future years we’re likely to see
more improvement, too. Since we
came into office we’ve introduced
our Families Package, we’re steadily
lifting the minimum wage, and very
soon we’ll index main benefits to
wage growth.
The Families Package alone is
forecast to lift up to 74,000 children
out of poverty over the next few
years. Minimum wage increases help
tens of thousands of kids and their
parents across the country.
And the Children’s Commissioner
has said indexing benefits like we are
is the single best thing the
Government can do to combat child
poverty.
When more families feel
financially secure, fewer children go
without. That’s why we’ll keep doing
everything we can to lift incomes and
reduce the cost of living for Kiwi
families.
Every child has huge potential. But
they can’t fulfil it without the basics.
That’s why this government’s work to
lift children out of poverty is so
important.
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1
2
From 10% Deposit $435pw (Conditions apply)
12 Cavendish Street (W690)
• Modernlounge with compliantfire &heattransfer
•Spaciousbathroom
•Four cargaraging
•Double wardrobes throughout
Offers Over $399,000
OpenSaturday14March,12.00 -12.30pm
3
1
4
NEWLISTING
133 Belt Rd (W691)
•Whatafind!
•Permanentmaterial
three bedroom home
in soughtafter Allenton
location
•Decentsizesection
with room to add value.
•Currently tenantedat
$340 per week,with
greattenants who
would like to stay.
NEWLISTING
From 10% Deposit $280pw (Conditions apply)
Offers Over $289,000
All offers considered after
2pm 19th March.
Open SUNDAY 15 March
12.00 -12.30pm
3 1 2
23 WardsRd, Chertsey
(R066)
•Tranquil countrysetting
nestled on over 2000m²
•SituatedSouthside of
Chertsey on twotiles
•Lovingly maintained for
over 50 years
•Large bedrooms,open
plan living
•Well heatedwith
heatpump and“Fatso”
stove
•Covered outdoor
entertaining area
•Three bayshed,chicken
coop and storage shed
Offers Over$259,000
OpenSat 14 March
10.30 -11.00am
3 1 3
From 10% Deposit $280pw (Conditions apply)
48 Cambridge Street (E665)
•Recentlyrenovated insideand out
•Sunnyliving areas with greatindoor outdoor flow
•Semi attached hobbyorrumpus room
•Bequicktoview,this property wont last long!
Offers Over $259,000
OpenSaturday14March,12.00 -12.30pm
From 10% Deposit $410pw (Conditions apply)
49 Lane Street (W680)
• Appealing home built in the 1980’s
•Positioned nicely forall daysun
•Verysecurefenced section
•Double garage with internal access
$365,000
OpenSaturday14March, 11.00 -11.30am
3
1
0
3
1
2
From 10% Deposit $435pw (Conditions apply)
46A Eton Street
(E662)
• Generous open plan living
• Easy care, lowmaintenancegarden
• Fully fenced
• Private rear section
3
Offers Over $399,000
2
OpenSaturday14March,1.00 -1.30pm 2
From 10% Deposit $380pw (Conditions apply)
4AndrewStreet
(W678)
•Lovelycharacterhome with some renovations
completed. Two extrafully insulated rooms
•Several patios foryou to enjoy
•Close to schools &shopping centre
4
$PBN BIR $349,000 -$379,000
1
OpenSaturday14March, 11.00 -11.30am 2
NEWLISTING
6Goldrich Grove (E667)
•Modernspacious kitchen, living,lounge.
•Walkinpantry, officenook
•Three generous bedrooms
•Master with walk in robe &ensuite
•Outdoor deck &entertaining area, fully fenced
Offers Over $509,000
OpenSaturday14March1.00 -1.30pm
3
2
2
From 10% Deposit $345pw (Conditions apply)
58 Oxford St (E663)
•Agreatfamily home with sleepout and sunroom
•Veryprivate and quiet corner section
•Recently repainted, new flooring throughout
•Heatedbyalog burner &heatpump
3
Offers Over $299,000
1
OpenSaturday14March 12.45 -1.15pm
1.5
From 10% Deposit $315pw (Conditions apply)
23 Cambridge Street (E666)
•Moveinand chillout with the family!
•Big,easy care section with boxedvege gardens
•You even have your very ownmini basketball court
•Good sized garage withoffice&laundry 3
Offers Over $289,000
1.5
OpenSaturday14March,11.15-11.45am 1.5
Proud supporters of the HeartFoundation of NewZealand! Wedonatefromevery property sold!
From 10% Deposit $280pw (Conditions apply)
98 George Street (T300)
•Great property forafirst home buyer or investor
•Updatedinsullation. Entertainers deck
•Easycaresection, fully fenced and off street
parking
$255,000
OpenSaturday14March,10.30 -11.00am
3
1
0
Trevor Hurley
0275 435 799
Tracey Henderson
027 405 8064
Manu Otene
022 308 6885
Linda Cuthbertson
0274087965
Stephen Watson
027 433 9695
Julie Srhoy
021 354 885
Deborah Roberts
0210752180
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SATURDAY 14TH MARCH
5Cherry Lane, Ashburton 9:45-10:15am 3 1 2 AHB22657
117 Grove Street,Tinwald 10:00-10:30am 3 2 2 AHB22460
25 Wills Street,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 4 2 2 AHB22627
95 Cameron Street,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 5 2 2 AHB00000
73 Beach Road, Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 1 3 AHB22695
8Camrose Avenue, Methven 10:30-11:00am 3 2 2 AHB22644
9Kerr Street,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 2 AHB22685
28 Johnstone Street,Tinwald 11:00-11:30am 3 2 2 AHB22689
9Allison Street,Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 4 2 2 AHB22661
4Cushmor Drive, Methven 11:00-11:30am 3 2 2 AHB22708
7Beach Road, Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 4 1 2 AHB22696
65 Winter Street,Ashburton 11:15-11:45am 4 2 2 AHB22667
119 William Street,Ashburton 11:15-11:45am 2 1 1 AHB22709
94 Spaxton Street, Methven 11:30-12:00pm 4 2 2 AHB22643
119a Racecourse Road, Ashburton 11:30-12:00pm 4 2 2 AHB22588
98 Pages Road, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB22698
109 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 6 2 3 AHB22659
103 Forest Drive, Methven 12:00-12:30pm 3 2 1 AHB22668
63 Grove Street,Tinwald 12:15-12:45pm 3 1 1 AHB00000
24 Charles Street,Ashburton 12:45-1:15pm 5 2 2 AHB21619
39a Cox Street,Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 3 1 1 AHB22546
12 Charles Street,Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 4 1 1 AHB22540
4Blackford Road, Methven 1:00-2:00pm 7 3 3 AHB22671
65 Davis Crescent, Ashburton 1:45-2:15pm 4 1 2 AHB22688
11 Charlesworth Dve, Ashburton 2:00-2:30pm 4 3 3 AHB22611
170 Seafield Road, Ashburton 2:30-3:00pm 3 1 2 AHB22447
SUNDAY 15TH MARCH
NO OPEN HOMESTODAY
109 WalnutAvenue, Ashburton
From the solid Kauri weatherboard exterior, tothe
picturesque swimming pool and grass tennis court
which adorn this property,viewing will definitely
not disappoint.With 6bedrooms, 2bathrooms and 2
living areas all retaining the original character of the
home, your high expectations will be comfortably
metwith quality yet subtle upgrades including double
glazing throughout, ducted heat pump system and
modern kitchen.There isample private offstreet
parking foryour campervan or boat, along with triple
car garaging and workshop space.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22659
Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)
SetDateofSale
closing 21 March 2020, at
3:00pm(unless sold prior)
View
Saturday12:00 -12:30pm
6 2 3
Armand vander Eik
021 597 527
Open Home
119ARacecourse Road, Ashburton
Welcoming entrance leading to aSunny large open plan
Kitchen/Dining/Living. Three double bedrooms and a
spacious office orfourth single bedroom. Master ensuite,
main bathroom has aspa bath, vanity and tiled shower. Separate
formal Loungewith featured vaulted ceiling.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22588
Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)
ForSale
$820,000
View
Saturday11:30- 12:00pm
4 2 2
ChrissyMilne
027 290 6606
4
Open Home
48/1236 RiverRoad, Ashburton
2 1 1
12 Charles Street, Ashburton
4 1 1
*Two ample Bedrooms
*Fabulous family friendly open plan kitchen, dining,
living area
*Recently painted inside and out
*Homely and warm with afree standing log fire
ForSale
POA
View
by appointment
Kim Miller
027 236 8627
-Large open plan kitchen dining lounge area plus conservatory
-Functional bathroom with separate laundry and toilet
-Separate single garagewith several out buildings
-House well positioned forapotential subdivision
ForSale
Price bynegotiation
View
Saturday1:00 -1:30pm
Mark Totty
021 664 113
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22650
Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22540
Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)
Jill Quaid
Manager
027 437 6755
Mark Totty
Sales Consultant
021 664 113
Kim Miller
Sales Consultant
027 236 8627
ChrissyMilne
Sales Consultant
027 290 6606
Margaret Feiss
Sales Consultant
021 751 009
ShirleyFitzgerald
Sales Consultant
027 220 1528
Denise McPherson
Sales Consultant
027 242 7677
Cheryl Fowler
Sales Consultant
027 461 2614
Armand vander Eik
Sales Consultant
021 597 527
Lynne Bridge
Sales Consultant
027 410 6216
Mike Grant ncre
Sales Consultant
021 272 0202
Dulcie Ellis
Sales Consultant
027 629 3260
BruceMcPherson
Sales Consultant
027 438 4250
Justin Waddell
Sales Consultant
027 437 1111
Jarrod Ross
Sales Consultant
027 259 4644
RogerBurdett
Sales Consultant
021 224 4214
96 TancredStreet, Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317
rwashburton.co.nz
36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032
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Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Until Sold
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109 Walnut Avenue,Ashburton
6
2
3
Finally available
It’s been 30 years sincethis masterpiecewas last sold and NOW it’s time again to findnew owners.In
this most enviable location you’ll be amazed at whats on offer here, having been designed and built
forSir William Nosworthyinthe 1920s.Fromthe solid Kauriweatherboardexterior,tothe picturesque
swimming pool and grass tennis courtwhich adornthis property,viewing will definitely not disappoint.
With 6bedrooms,2bathrooms and 2living areas all retaining the original characterofthe home,your high
expectations will be comfortably met with qualityyet subtle upgrades including double glazing throughout,
ductedheatpump system and modernkitchen.
Thereisample privateoffstreet parking foryour campervanorboat, along with triple car garaging and
workshop space. Sitting on one of Ashburton’slargest centraltownsections at 2476sqm and overlooking
the iconic AshburtonDomain whilst featuring its ownmagnificenttrees,gardens and lawn. This sortof
opportunityisincredibly rare indeed to purchase and occupysuch amagnificentproperty,which will
undoubtedly be atrue delightfor the new owner.
Deadline Sale concluding
21 March2020 at 3pm
unless sold prior
Open Home
Saturday14March 12 -12:30pm
ArmandVan DerEik
021 597 527
armand.vandereik@raywhite.co.nz
This property is offered to the market as aDeadline SetSale concluding on the
21st March2020 at 3pm unless sold prior.
Iamextremely proud to bring this stunning property to the market and would love to arrange aprivate
viewing foryou.Please contactArmand van-der-Eik on 021 597 527 or armand.vandereik@raywhite.com
RayWhiteAshburton 03 3078317 96TancredSt, PO Box443,Ashburton7700, NewZealand rwashburton.co.nz
MidCanterburyReal Estate Limited Licensed REAA (2008)
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22659
2262982
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HEALTH &BEAUTY
URGENT CARE CLINIC
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall other medicalassistanceoutsideofnormal
hours please phone your generalpracticeteam, 24/7,
to speak with ahealth professionalwho will giveyou
free healthadviceonwhattodoorwheretogoifyou
need urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregular general practice, call any
GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice.
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.
New Zealanders’tobring some form of ID.
TheAshburtonDutyPracticefor ...
Saturday14th March is
Tinwald Medical Centre, 33 Archibald Street.
They will hold surgeries from 10.00am until 12.00pm and
from 6.00m until 7.00pm.
No appointmentnecessary. Surgeryphone 308 6565.
Sunday15th March is
Sealy Street Medical Practice,Sealy Street.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentplease phone 308 1212.
Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the
weekend and public holidays please telephone
MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105
or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002.
Details foraccessing the afterhours services will be on the
answer phone.
PHARMACIES
Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,
East Street will be open on ...
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
CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
DebraCurtin
Chiropractor
Mon, Wed, Fri8:30am-5pm
Tues9:30am-5pm
Fri8am -2pm;Sat appt only
03 308 9516
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
PEASTRAW, clean medium
bales $50 delivered Ashburton
area. Fundraiser for
school trip. Phone/text 027
222 5364.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
TheRakaia Anglican vestrycalls aspecial meeting
to discuss the future of the leasedproperty at the
address 21 SycamoreAvenueBarrhill.
To be held 31 March2020, 7.30 pm
St.Johns Anglican Church Barrhill
Allinterested parties welcome.
Treasurer Rakaia AnglicanParish, Bruce Johnston
GARDEN SUPPLIES
Ashburton
Plains Rotary
DELIVERED
$
6.00
per bale
PEASTRAW
and LINSEED STRAW
Small bales
Phone or txt Alisdair 027 410 6882
Ian 027 432 0438; Murray 307 0353
2261029
2254835
2266383
PEASTRAW, small bales.
Delivered Ash. $5.50, ex
paddock $4.50 each.
Phone/text 027 434 0442.
FOR LEASE
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroomoroffice.
Fully insulatedand
double glazed forwarmth.
Threeconvenientsizes:
Standard3.6m x2.4m,
Large 4.2m x2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.
Visit our displaycabin
418WestStreet or callfor a
freebrochure.
www.justcabins.co.nz
2227764
0800 58 78 22
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.
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
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.
SELL
PEA STRAW Conventional
Bales $6 per bale Medium
Square Pea Straw bales for
Sale $40 a bale delivery
$10 per bale. Ph
02040233792
BACON slicer $175, wooden
extension ladder (good
condition) $50, several half
and full size preserving jars
$10. Phone 021 170 6568.
FREEZER room 2.4m x
2.4m, single phase, shelving,
1m wide door, $3,750 +
GST. Phone 027 434 0442.
HAIER medium size fridge/
freezer. New condition, just
3months old, $400. Phone
022 170 7653.
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
WANTED TO BUY
METAL, heavy etc. Free
light-grade metal in-yard
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays.
Ashburton Scrap
Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford
Forest Road (behind
Placemakers). Phone 03
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.
2265890
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3 1 7
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15th to 23rd May :Fri/Sat 7:30pm,
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Father and daughter team
are this year’s director and
musical director. Joining
them is Jessie Thompson
as Choreographer who is a
pro having choreographed
the likes of Oliver,Adams
family and Sister Act to
name afew. This exciting
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faces. With songs like ‘Love Shack’ and ‘This is me’
you will be dancing in the aisles.
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TRADE &SERVICES
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.
CHIMNEY sweep. It’s time to
start thinking about it.
Camera inspection carried
out and full inspection
checklist is left for you. Call
Allan 027 209 5026.a
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
INTERIOR
PLASTERING
New or existing,
level 4finish, full skim
plaster or repairs
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2238793
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.
FLY control and spider
proofing. For all domestic
and industrial pest control
needs phone AJ Kerr at
Ashburton Pest Control on
03 308 8147 or 027 432
5447.
FURNITURE removals -For
all your household removal
needs call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027
224 0609.
GARDENING, mowing,
pruning, fertilising, projects
or general spruce ups? Call
Andrew at Spruce Gardens
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307 1693.
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
HYDRAULICS; Martin
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
training, setup -wireless -
Bennett -Onsite hydraulic
hose repair service 24/7.
networks, spyware cleanup.
Stockists of Aero Quip
On-site day or evening. hoses &fittings, Commer-
LOW FEES. Call Robin cial hydraulics, Dynacool,
Johnstone, Networks Spool valves etc., MP Filtri,
Firewalls & PC’s Ltd, 308
1440 or 027 768 4058.
Walvoil. Call Justin on 308
9778.
ALPS
CONTINUOUS SPOUTING
TRADE &SERVICES
Having problems with your internal gutter systems?
Do your drains keep blocking,causing leakage into the soffits and even your house?
Areyour soffits falling out due to water rot?
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Youdidn’tgointobusiness to do the
books, butwedid!
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Silvia Haddock 027 2169478
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FOR ALL YOUR
•LawnMowing
•Pruning
•Garden Maintenance
•Gutter Cleaning
•Rubbish Removal
Call us TODAY
foraFREE quote
2245223
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(0800 4jimjim)
LEGAL work -Phone Peter
Ragg (Ashburton Law) for
house sales, purchases
and refinances. Will call at
home evenings for wills,
enduring powers of
attorney. Phone 308 0327.
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
PAINTING wallpapering,
plastering - No job too
small. Interior, exterior.
Professional, prompt, competitive
service. Phone
Tony Sivier at Paint It Ashburton
on 021 878 794 or
307 7289.
PLUMBING, drainlaying,
blocked drains. Phone
Lindsay at Doaky’s Plumbing
on 027 555 5575 or 308
1248 (Master Plumbers &
Drainlayers).
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.
2264830
2227833
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.
HOME SERVICES
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not a problem. —
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.
CARS FOR SALE
FORD Fairmont 1993, shed
stored. Reg. on hold,
384,000kms, small motor
repair needed. As is, where
is. Phone 027 434 0442.
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
CARAVAN wanted - NZ
made, family size, anything
considered. Trailer for sale,
with lockable canopy, 7x5.
Wanted drum set, snare
drum, accessories. Phone
027 204 9709.
Allworkmanship guaranteed
Ben Kruger 021 808 739 or 308 4380
232 BoundaryRoad,Ashburton
www.alpscontinuousspouting.co.nz
E; benkruger@xtra.co.nz
SITUATIONS VACANT
LIFT OUT SIDE TIPPER
TRUCK DRIVER
An opportunity has arisen in our team for aLift
Out Side Driver based at our Mayfield Depot.
This position involves the cartage of bulk products and
general flat deck work as well as livestock cartage atpeak
times during seasonal demands. The role requires aClass 5
Licence and previous experience inthe bulk, general &
livestock industries would be adefinite advantage.
Apply in writing or email you application to:
Jim Crouchley
PO Box 151
GERALDINE 7956
027 3078907
jim@mtrans.nz
Volunteer
Driver
Mentors
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to assist
with our Driver Mentor Programme, which aims
to assist alearner driver prepare for the restricted
licencetest while using our cars.
Mentors need to be available 2.5 hrs per week.
Have aclean, full drivers licence.
Actasacoach and supervisor forarange of practical
driving experiences.
Have the support of aqualified instructor and will
be giventhe tools to assist the learner driver.
Apply heather.daly@salvationarmy.org.nz
or 021927370
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz
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MEETINGS
Grey PowerAshburton
Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 16 th
2pm
at the Seniors Centre
Speakers:
Zhiyan Bashrati
and Miles Jackson
All welcome
2265876
142ndAnnual
General Meeting
30th March2020
at 7.30pminthe
upstairs lounge
A&PShowgrounds
ANNUAL
GENERAL
MEETING
Wednesday,
8th April2020
at 7pm
Tinwald School staffroom
Allwelcome.
Enquiries to:
mcctsecretary@gmail.com
2266158
EDUCATIONAL
CJ’S Driving School -
Classes 2 & 5,
endorsements F & D,
forklift F&OSH, dangerous
goods. NZTA approved
course provider. MITO &
Competenz assessor.
Locally owned. Phone
Christine 027 245 2563.
FRUIT &PRODUCE
NEW season potatoes.
Nadine &Agria $2 per kilo.
Phone 308 3195 or 027 531
9103. 81 Elizabeth Street.
SITUATIONS VACANT
DELIVERYPEOPLE
wanted
to deliver the AshburtonCourier
and Realtyevery Thursdayinthe
Ashburtonurban area.
2266035
Phone Leonie on
308 7664 or email
leonie.marsden@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
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BURNETTS TRANSPORTCATCH UP
Calling all former Burnetts workers,
partners &clients
Remembering the days at the old Burnetts yards
Saturday18July 2020–2pm onwards
Ashburton Racecourse
Racecourse Road,
Ashburton
$5 registration feeper person
to be paid by 31 March2020
Bank: JMNaish 38-9015-0134176-09
(use your first and last name as reference)
or paydirectlytonames below
Jane Naish –033082272 or Text 0275265808
tonyjanenaish@gmail.com
MauriceWotton –027 484 1115
maurice.wotton@ashcon.co.nz
CarolMuckle –youandi@xtra.co.nz
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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
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A SINGLE TICKET TO
“It’sOnly Rock ‘n’ RollBaby”– VarietyTheatreAshburton
Father and daughter team are this year’s
director and musical director. Joining them
is Jessie Thompson as Choreographer
who is apro having choreographed the
likes of Oliver,Adams family and Sister
Act to name afew. This exciting show has
some new and exciting faces alongside
some of your favourite familiar faces. With
songs like ‘Love Shack’ and ‘This is me’
you will be dancing in the aisles.
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ASHBURTON Society of
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Street Studio. Opening
Sunday 23rd February
11am - 4pm. Guest:
Christine Lang, plus 15
local members. Saturdays
& Sundays, Monday &
Wednesday when sign out,
until 22nd March. Enquiries
308 4533 or 027 313 5178.
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and Dr Sue Fowlie
would like to invitethe communitytocelebrateour success:
•Whatwehaveachieved
•The newdirection forthe future
•Learn moreabout
AdvanceAshburtonCommunityFoundation
We look forwardtoseeing youat
Salmon Tales Café:
Thursday26th March2020
5:30pm
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