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By Mick Jensen 

Foodbanks in Ashburton are 

supporting people in need during the 

lockdown and demand is growing. 

The Ashburton Salvation Army 

Foodbank hasexperienced a 

significant increase in demand for its 

food parcels. 

Many of the people approaching 

the foodbank have been clients of the 

Salvation Army previously. 

While the demand for food has 

increased by 50 per cent, much of the 

work of the Salvation Army officers 

in Ashburton has been in reassuring 

people and, in someinstances, 

making sure vulnerable people are 

able to receive online or phone order 

deliveries from local supermarkets. 

Major MichaelAllwright says 

there are thosewho ring his office 

who are afraid to go out to get 

groceries. 

“Weknow of people who are not 

wanting to leave their house at all. 

Much of our work is reassurance and 

helping those who are unable to get 

out to get food,” he said. 

The Salvation Army is asking all 

people in need of food to call Winz 

(0800 559 009) in the first instance, to 

make sure they are receiving 

additional support at this time. 

St VincentdePaul Ashburton 

president Mick Hanham said afulltime 

staff member was making local 

food deliveries and the Sallies service 

would keep going. 

He said 25 meals had been 

delivered last week to existing and 

some new clients. 

‘‘Luckily we were given acattle 

beast and so we’vebeen able to pass 

on meat to people as well.’’ 

Mr Hanham said althoughthe 

shop was closed, shop manager 

Donna Collins was doingasterling 

job with deliveries and following the 

strict noncontact regulations in 

place. 

National office was continually 

monitoring the situation and needs, 

and offering advice to branches 

around the country. 

Mr Hanham said he felt for all 

those people doingittough and 

urged people who needed help to call 

St Vincent de Paul. 

‘‘We are here to help people in 

need and we will continue to do that 

as long as we can, although the way 

we do now is different from how we 

used to do it,’’ he said. ‘‘If we can’t 

help people, we can put them on to 

other agencies who can.’’ 

People needing assistance can call 

Vincent de Paul Ashburton on 027 

607 0107. Theywill be asked to leave 

amessage and will receive acall back 

and short interview to determine 

their needs. 

ACivil Defence helpline 0800 

242411 has also been set up to assist 

Mid Canterbury people access 

essentials like food and medication. 

Veronica Wall (left) with two of her Yale rowing team mates. 

Wall’s US season cut short 


Ashburtonraised rowing ace 

Veronica Wall has been forced 

home from university in the USA 

because of the coronavirus, but is 

close to finishing arewarding first 

year at Yale University. 

Wall, who dominated single 

sculls rowing at secondary school 

level nationally while at Ashburton 

College, was just about to start the 

competitive college rowing season 

in the eights when she was told the 

season was over before it had really 

begun. 

‘‘We were getting on the water in 

Tennessee when our coach got the 

call to stop everything, and told to 

get everyone back to Yale. 

‘‘It was disappointing for our 

rowing squad of 40 because we did 

not really have the opportunity to 

test ourselves against any 

opposition and to see what we’re 

capable of achieving.’’ 

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Planned rate rise pruned 

Ashburton District Councillors 

have moved to cut aplanned 

rates rise to no more than 2.5 per 

cent because of financial 

hardship being caused in the 

district by the Covid19 

lockdown. 

Council had planned a4.88 

per cent rates increase but last 

week councillors spent more 

than an hour in robust debate 

about whether they should 

continue as planned for the 

future good of the district, or cut 

operating costs and borrow to 

keep services up with azero 

increase in rates. 

Mayor Neil Brown used his 

casting vote to vote against 

keeping the 4.88 per cent rise 

after councillors were locked at 

55 voting on amotion by 

Rodger Letham to stay the 

course. 

Deputy mayor Liz McMillan 

then moved to have the rate rise 

set at no more than 2.5 per cent, 

which she reasoned was about 

the same as the rate of inflation. 

Wall home, US season cut short 

From Page 1 

Walland the Yalerowers 

had beentraining12 timesa 

weekand wereall ready to go, 

but circumstances intervened. 

‘‘Wejust have to livewith it’’. 

Wall, 20,said threecrazy 

daysfollowed, and it was 

obvious thingswere onlygoing 

to get worse. 

She contacted her parents 

and got on aflight home. 

She flewbackwith her 

boyfriend, also astudent in the 

USA,and selfisolated with 

him for two weeks in aseparate 

sleepout at her parents’ house. 

‘‘I did manage to get a 

couple of rows in at Lake Hood 

after my selfisolation and 

before the lockdown started, 

but Idomiss not be abletoget 

on the water.’’ 

Wallsaid she was staying fit 

Mayor Neil Brown 

This was passed seven votes to 

three, with Mr Brown and 

councillors Carolyn Cameron 

and Angus McKay wanting their 

against votes noted. 

Those three had pressed for 

something close to azero rate 

rise and said tough times were 

ahead. 

Fees and charges will rise 

slightly next financial year, as per 

Veronica Wall (in sunglasses) in the stroke seat of aYale boat. 

by rowing indoors and by going 

on runs. 

She was ‘‘loving lifeatYale’’ 

and had been living on campus 

priortoher forced return 

home. 

Life was fullon, really busy, 

but fun and challenging. 

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budget decisions made for the 

202021 financial year prior to 

Covid19. 

The smaller rate rise agreed 

upon will partly come from a 

reduction in interest costs 

($400,000) and contributions to 

Experience Mid Canterbury (the 

agency presented to council in 

private before the meeting). 

Chief executive Hamish Riach 

will decide other savings points, 

councillors agreed. 

They had received areport 

from council’s finance boss Paul 

Brake, who said money could 

also be pruned from operating 

costs by not employing aGIS 

officer ($80,000), not giving 

council staff pay rises ($735,500), 

cutting $50,000 from the 

Welcoming Communities 

Programme and cutting $45,000 

from other council agencies like 

the Ashburton Trust Event 

Centre, Safer Community, 

Ashburton Art Gallery and 

Sports Mid Canterbury. 

Councillors also voted to 

She wasnow studying online 

and hoped to complete her 

first year papers at the end of 

April. 

In that first year shehad 

studiedabroad range of 

subjects and was eyeing up a 

premedical degree. 

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remove penalties for late 

payments of rates instalment 

four, due in May. 

Areport to councillors said 

council was already receiving 

comments from ratepayers 

stating the difficulty they will 

face in being able to meet rate 

commitments in the coming 

months. 

Cr Letham said council’s 

earlier budget had been modest 

and fair and council already had 

the ability to help those 

struggling to pay rates. The 

planned increase would add 

between $3 and $10 amonth for 

property owners. 

‘‘I don’t believe that is too 

onerous and Ibelieve we can do 

more good for our community by 

having everything in place and 

ready to move rather than 

reducing rates.’’ 

Councillors Leen Braam, 

Lynette Lovett, Stuart Wilson 

and Diane Rawlinson voted with 

him in the first, failed 

recommendation. 

Final siren call for brigade stalwart Mac 

Alan McQuarters receiving 

his QSM in 2018. 

Alan ‘‘Mac’’ McQuarters, 

Queen’s Service Medal recipient 

for servicestothe community, 

patron of the Ashburton Fire 

Museum and Variety Theatre 

Ashburton, passedaway last 

week at age 90. 

Mr McQuartershad served 

the Ashburtoncommunity for 

morethan 60 years. 

He was amember of the 

AshburtonVolunteer Fire 

Brigade from1954 to 1979 and 

assisted the fire brigadeas 

station keeper for 22 years, as 

wellashelping to maintainthe 

brigade’s museum. 

He was awarded the United 

Fire Brigades' Association of 

New Zealand GoldStar and 

made alife member of the 

Ashburton Brigade. He was a 

member of the Ashburton 

Savage Club for over65years 

and helped establish the Plains 

Ashburton RotaryClub. 

He played in the Ashburton 

Silver Band for 30 yearsand was 

afoundation memberofthe 

Ashburton Operatic Society 

(renamedVariety Theatre 

Ashburton). 

Mr McQuarters was a 

dedicated member of asmall 

team instrumentalinthe 

building of the AshburtonTrust 

Event Centre. 

Membersofthe Ashburton 

VolunteerFire Brigadeand the 

Ashburton Fire Museumpaid 

tribute to Mr McQuarters in 

their own way; the morning 

following his death the station 

siren sounded to mark Alan’s 

final call,and the Ashburton 

Fire Museum posted on 

Facebook. 

Mr McQuarters’ lifewill be 

celebrated at amemorial service 

in the Ashburton Trust Event 

Centreatafuture date. 

Her second year was due to 

start againinSeptember and it 

would feature anumberof 

science subjects, although she 

was stillundecided which area 

of science or medicine she 

wanted to specifically focus on. 

Wallsaid she continuedto 

enjoy her rowing. 

Eights was the big focusfor 

Ivy League universities and a 

big change for her. 

‘‘I’m sweepingand not 

sculling these days,and it’s not 

justmeinthe boatanymore, 

but I’ve adapted well.’’ 

Wallsaid there werenine 

international studentsinher 

boatsquadof12, including a 

rower fromWellington. 

The men’s teamalso 

featured anumber of 

internationals, including four 

Australians. 

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Green light for Tinwald 

NZTA says the Lagmhor Road/ 

Agnes Street intersection on 

State Highway 1atTinwald is 

the best place for traffic lights 

and will talk to landowners in 

the area soon; work could be 

under way next year on the 

project. 

Transport agency 

representatives met with 

Ashburton District councillors 

last week and gave them more 

detail about the project, which 

was one of two Mid Canterbury 

road safety works tagged for 

funds by government earlier 

this year. The other project is 

traffic lights at Walnut Avenue 

and the state highway designs 

for this are ready to go. 

But traffic solutions at 

Tinwald have been complicated 

and investigations go back at 

least five years. Some people 

believe traffic controls at 

Grahams Road would be safer. 

NZTA’s Michael Blyleven 

said both projects centred on 

issues motorists, pedestrians 

and cyclists had getting on or 

across the highway safely. 

The agency was completing 

establishment reports on both 

projects. These would be 

followed by detailed project 

See your doctor 

Kiwis over 60 need to keep 

seeing their GP during 

lockdown because their 

longterm health depends 

on it. That’s the message 

from health authorities 

and doctors, who say older 

New Zealanders need to 

keep on top of health 

issues. 

Royal New Zealand 

College of General 

Practitioners College 

medical directorBryan 

Betty said Healthline had 

reported an upswing in 

chronic care issues 

because people were 

waiting too long to ask for 

medical help. 

“Delaying making an 

The intersection of Lagmhor Road and Agnes Street with State Highway 1atTinwald. 

delivery plans. Council would 

be consulted. 

Cr Stuart Wilson said it 

seemed completely wrong to 

install lights at Lagmhor Road, 

given there was arestaurant 

and service station and rail line 

close by. 

appointment with your GP 

is not good for anyone and 

delaying or ignoring minor 

issues can cause them to 

escalate and require more 

significant treatment, 

possibly in hospital. 

“This is not helpful for 

patients or the hospital 

during apandemic so it is 

paramount that patients 

seek advice early and a 

phone call to their GP is 

easy.” 

Local doctors and the 

Ministry of Health say it is 

business as usual at 

general practices, which 

are open and safe but are 

working differently during 

the lockdown. Call first. 

Mr Blyleven said lights there 

would still enable breaks in the 

highway traffic at peak times to 

allow access from side streets. 

It may increase traffic on other 

local streets, including 

McMurdo Street, leading to the 

lights. 

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Amore detailed design will 

be shown to councillors in May 

for their feedback. 

The Walnut AvenueSH1 

traffic lights project should also 

get under way next year, if 

discussions with KiwiRail over 

land progress. 

Hopes pinned on domestic tourism 


It will be 12 months or more until 

international visitor numbers 

start to pick up, but tourist 

operators can expect more 

business to come through the 

domestic market over the 

coming months, says Mid 

Canterbury tourism boss Bruce 

Moffat. 

Mr Moffat is encouraging 

Kiwis to get out and to enjoy 

their own backyard and the rest 

of the country once movement 

restrictions are lifted to allow it. 

He said tourism was worth 

$192 million annually to the Mid 

Canterbury economy, with 

domestic spend accounting for 

$128m of that. 

It made good sense for this 

district and others to work more 

on attracting domestic visitors, 

he said. 

The Experience Mid 

Canterbury general manager 

said he expected very strict 

borders restrictions to be in force 

for the rest of 2020 and possibly 

beyond, but hoped the country 

Bruce Moffat 

could be open to international 

visitors by next summer. 

The loss of the international 

market would be felt heavily 

nationwide, but through 

collaborative partnerships 

domestic tourism would be also 

be promoted heavily in the 

coming weeks. 

‘‘Tourism NZ have been given 

amandate by the Government to 

look actively at opportunities for 

the domestic market. 

‘‘That has never happened 

before and it sends out a 

powerful message to operators.’’ 

Through acollaborative 

marketing approach with 

Christchurch Airport, 

Christchurch NZ, Hurunui 

district and other partners, 

Experience Mid Canterbury was 

aiming for ahigh end strategy to 

attract more visitors to this 

district. Marketing would start 

first at alocal level, which 

included Christchurch and 

Timaru. 

It would expand to aregional 

level and into areas like Nelson, 

Marlborough and West Coast, 

and then finally into the full 

domestic market. 

There would be challenges 

along the way, including for the 

likes of Air New Zealand, which 

was reducing its capabilities and 

would take one to three months 

to get its scheduling back in 

place once given the goahead. 

Mr Moffat said Methven iSite 

had its worst summer on record, 

partly due to online resources 

and also because it did not 

supply the retail products people 

wanted. 

He hoped revenue would pick 

up through the traditionally busy 

winter months and ski season on 

Mt Hutt. 

He said the Covid19 situation 

was being handled well here and 

the progress being made was 

being watched around the world. 

‘‘In many ways it tells the rest 

of the world that we are dealing 

with it and that this will be be a 

safe country to visit further down 

the line.’’ 

At arecent council meeting 

Ashburton mayor Neil Brown 

said although the district may 

take ahiding from the impact of 

coronavirus, it had agriculture, 

milk, meat, arecent good 

harvest, seeds and 

manufacturing to help get 

through tough times. 

‘‘Tourism may need ahand 

from agriculture for awhile. I 

encourage people to support 

local businesses and to shop 

local, eat local and holiday 

local.’’ 

This district was in abetter 

position to get through the 

current situation than many 

others, Mr Brown said. 

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Principal praises 

distance learning 

support package 

Mid CanterburyPrincipals’ 

Association spokesman Tim 

Kuipers is praising the 

Government’s support for 

distance learning in schools, 

saying it ‘‘covers alot of 

bases’’. 

He said the 

Government’s proactive 

approachaimedtoreach as 

many familiesaspossible 

and in particularthose with 

the least resources available 

to them. 

Education MinisterChris 

Hipkins hasrevealed a 

distance learning package 

that will increasethe 

number of students who 

have internet access and 

devices, deliver hard copy 

packsofmaterials for 

different year levels, fund 

two televisionchannels to 

broadcasteducationrelated 

content,provide more 

online resources for parents 

through the Learning from 

Home website, andalso fasttrackwaystoconnect 

Learning Support coordinators 

with families 

remotely. 

Whileitmay struggle to 

get resources to everyone, 

the approach was to be 

applauded, and also needed 

‘‘to work from bothends’’, 

said Mr Kuipers, who is the 

principal at Ashburton 

ChristianSchool. 

Schools alsoneeded to 

continuesupporting families 

as bestthey could. 

All but twofamilies at his 

school had the means to 

continuelearning from 

home,hesaid. 

He was encouraging his 

teachers to continue to plan 

two weeks ahead. 

Mr Kuipers said some 

schools in Christchurchhad 

facedasimilarlockdown 

Tim Kuipers 

scenario and distance 

learning for anumberof 

weeksafter the Christchurch 

earthquakes and had learnt 

from that. 

‘‘ThefamiliesIhave 

heardfrom are doing quite 

well on the wholeduring 

lockdown. 

‘‘And Ibelieve thereare a 

numberofthings we will be 

able to take from these 

unprecedented timesthat 

will benefit education and 

teaching in the longterm in 

this country.’’ 

The benefits of online 

learning wouldbebetter 

understood and therewould 

be more flexible learning 

options. 

Technology was atool 

that would continue to 

enhanceteachingand many 

teachers already had the 

skills to be able to use it well, 

he said. 

Minister Hipkins has also 

indicatedthat parents need 

to preparetohave their 

children at home for longer 

than the fourweek 

lockdown period. 

He has indicated while at 

levelthree there would be 

more flexibility,itwill still 

take awhilefor most schools 

to reopen, and therewillbe 

aprogressive reopening of 

the school system. 

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Roading tender 

The Ashburton District 

Council willcall for 

tenders in earlyJune for a 

fiveyear operationsand 

maintenance contract for 

local roads around Mid 

Canterbury. 

The current contract to 

maintain thedistrict's 

local roads is set to finish 

at theend of November. 

The new tenderwillbe 

advertisedfor two 

months. Early in this 

period, therewillbea 

compulsory tenderers' 

meeting and network 

tour. 

Organisationswishing 

to applyfor thecontract 

will be giventhe 

opportunitytopresent 

their proposals towards 

theend of the tender 

period. It is expected to 

be awardedinSeptember. 


Safety plan for weigh station 


are still not sold on aheavy 

vehicle weigh station on the 

north bank of the Rakaia River, 

despite safety assurances by 

police and the NZTA. 

NZTA is proposing to drop 

the speed limit from the 

southern end of the Rakaia road 

bridge to the northern end of the 

overbridge to 80kmh. 

Rural intersection active 

warning signs, like on SH1 at 

Burnham, would further reduce 

the speed limit to 70kmh or 

60kmh when trucks were 

entering and exiting the weigh 

station, councillors were told last 

week. 

The weigh station is planned 

on land on the eastern side of the 

northern end of the bridge; up to 

eight trucks an hour are 

expected. 

Councillors are concerned 

that slowmoving trucks entering 

and exiting the weigh station will 

cause accidents and bottlenecks 

on the bridge, an important 

northsouth link. 

NZTA’s Graham Taylor said 

the Rakaia station would be one 

of 12 and aimed at catching 

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The proposed weigh station site near the Rakaia River bridge. 

overweight vehicles. Being 

overweight affected their ability 

to brake safely and was aroad 

safety issue. 

He said about 40 per cent of 

loaded trucks were overweight, 

though it varied around the 

country. 

Often offending vehicles 

belonged to asmall number of 

operators, who were then able to 

be visited and asked to improve 

compliance. 

Rakaia is considered ideal 

because no trucks can escape 

detection if they are crossing the 

Rakaia River on SH1. On other 

parts of the highway, there were 

side roads to take to avoid the 

station. 

“To enhance the safety of the 

site, there is apermanent speed 

limit reduction proposed,” Mr 

Taylor said. The active warning 

signs also raised drivers 

awareness that something was 

happening. 

He said the site had been 

visited by safety auditors and 

traffic assessors, who proposed 

lowering the speed limit. A 

roundabout was also suggested, 

but dismissed because of costs 

and the possibility of adding 

delays. 

Heavy trucks on the highway 

have their number plates 

scanned leading up to the site, 

the information is matched to 

online weight data and select 

vehicles are ordered to pull off 

into the site for weighing. 

Acceleration shoulders would 

help them return to the highway 

and rejoin traffic safely. 

Mr Taylor said the weigh 

station would have an operating 

plan that would take into 

account when highway traffic 

was unusually busy. It might not 

be practical to signal trucks to 

pull over during those times. 

Mayor Neil Brown said a 

weigh station in Rakaia was a 

safer site as councillors and local 

police did not like the proposed 

site. NZTA has asked to use land 

on the southern side of the 

bridge for aweigh station sign 

alerting drivers if they had to pull 

over for weighing. 

NZTA will provide council 

with the experts’ safety reports. 

Speed record attempt on hold 

Phil Garrett’splans to break the 

nationalmotorcyclelandspeed 

record on aroad in Mid 

Canterburyare on hold for12 

months. 

TheChristchurchlocal, with 

former Ashburton man Rob 

Small, were settomake the 

record attempt earlierthis 

month, before the Covid19 

lockdownpresented itselfasa 

speedbump. 

Thepair were ready to race 

twohighly modifiedturbo bikes 

on astretch of roadatPendarves 

andwereaiming to clock 

320kmh. The currentrecord 

stands at 307kmh andwas set20 

year sago. 

Phil Garrettsaidhis 19year 

dreamwouldhave to wait and so 

would thecovetedRed Hathe 

waschasing for ridinga 

motorbike at aspeedof200mph 

Phil Garrett will reschedule. 

(320kmh). 

He hadfirst learned that his 

attemptwouldnot happenwhen 

the Ashburton District Council 

cancelledhis road closure permit 

on March 23. 

Hours later the Government 

announced theintroduction of 

movement restrictionsand thena 

lockdown of thewhole country. 

‘‘For thefirst fewmoments 

after hearingthe news of the 

lockdown Iwas stunned because 

there hadbeen so muchwork 

donebysomanypeople andnow 

there would be nothingtoshow 

for it. 

‘‘I couldhave gotgrumpy and 

angry,but quickly realisedthat 

all that work hadn’t beenfor 

nothing the planning was done, 

the relationshipswehad forged 

werestill in place, the localswere 

still keenfor us to run and the 

bikes would wait wehad alot of 

thingstobegrateful for andalot 

to be proud of.’’ 

Garrett saidheand the team 

weredetermined to tackle the 

record this time next year and 

were‘‘looking forward to 

finishingthe job’’. 

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broadcasts at 1pm. Usually fronted 

by the DirectorGeneral of Health 

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an update of confirmed and 

probable cases, and sadly on some 

occasions adeath associated with 

the virus. 

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most remarkable is the cluster data 

released each afternoon. The 

Ministry of Health defines a 

significant cluster as one that 

involves 10 or more cases who are 

linked because they have been in 

the same place together. 

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to us here in Canterbury are of two 

rest homes in east Christchurch, 

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give us all cause for reflection. 

While on the one hand it can be 

seen as positive for purposes of 

tracing, on the other it shows just 

how contagious the virus is. It 

shows that even one individual can 

spread Covid19 to alarge number 

of people in ashort space of time. 

Locals here in Mid Canterbury 

have done an exceptional job 

coping with level 4measures put in 

place three weeks ago. The vast 

majority have followed advice, 

stayed home, and stayed 

connected. Food deliveries to the 

elderly, phone calls to isolated 

friends or neighbours, even a 

friendly teddy bear in the window, 

we’ve looked after one another as 

best we can despite major 

disruption to our home and work 

lives. 

As we hopefully now head into 

the final stages of needing to stay 

home, it’s critical we don’t put that 

hard work, those sacrifices at risk. 

One person carrying the virus can 

spread it to 50, 70, 100 people if 

they remain undiagnosed and not 

in isolation. 

Acough. Ahigh temperature. 

Shortness of breath. Asore throat. 

Loss of taste or smell. Sneezing or 

arunny nose. 

If you have symptoms, please call 

your GP or the Healthline on 0800 

358 5453.


The Courier has been catching up with people in our patch to see how they are spending their time in lockdown. 

Music drownsout budgies 

Paige Williams, student 

Are you able to work from home? 

Internet problems are basically 

nonexistent, but sometimes my 

favourite app, Webtoon, crashes; 

other than that, it's mostly fine ... 

apart from my family, and the noise 

of our two budgies testing me. 

What home chores have you been 

avoiding? 

I've been playing the guitar more 

often recently –Igot it this year and 

during lockdown have been learning 

from YouTube. I’ve actually learnt 

how to play ariff of White Stripes 

song Seven Nation Army. 

Any recommendations for filling 

in time? 

For music I've been tuning into a 

particular YouTube channel called 

xKito Music (it’s full of electronic 

dance music). You should totally 

check it out! 

Tell us alighthearted or 

otherwise memorable moment from 

your lockdown? 

Keeping ourselves entertained in 

different ways on avideo call, one of 

my friends, without warning, put on a 

purple wig, and another friend 

showed her new selfstyled shoulder 

length hair cut. 

For amemorable moment, the 

look on my Mum's face when I 

showed her the wooden poppy I'd 

built with Dad in the garage. 

What do you miss most in 

lockdown? 

The thing Imiss the most would be 

talking to my friends. Most of them 

I’m able to connect with through 

Google Hangouts, but it's not the 

same. 

Paige Williams thinking of Anzac Day when building agiant wooden 

poppy for the garden. 

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 10 

16 April 2020 

Message From ThePrincipal 

Unusual Times 

This is surely the most unusual time for any 

school principal. As Iwrite this piece itappears 

that29April maybethe time thatsomeat-school 

learning resumes. 

There are many logistical challenges ahead for 

Ashburton College. The first of these will simply 

be beingabletotransportour students to College 

if the Government lifts Level 4restrictions but 

Level2or 3remain. In this instancemanyofour school bus drivers who 

areover70may be unable to drivethe buses. 

Another challenge is for cleaning staff, with every door handle and 

touchable surface needing tobewiped down plus, ofcourse, all the 

keyboards of our computers -and thereare over 200 of those on campus. 

These are just asample ofthe many challenges faced by staff before 

schoolopens again, and this is of course repeatedfor many schools. 

Staff Work During the Break 

During the break there has been much work by College staff toenable 

distance-learning to begin. Most teachers have work available via Google 

and other online platforms. Ofcourse this still requires the learner 

themselves to access the lessons and the learning material.Weare very 

fortunate to have many staff with the knowledge and experience of 

distancelearning,and aspecific team leading the output of information 

to the community, staff andstudents. 

Iwould like to acknowledge the College’s two Heads of School, Abbey 

Bruce and Carolyn Clough, plus our Office Manager Julie Hampton who 

have been instrumental in compiling alist of students/families who 

are not able to access learning devices while at home. Asrequested, 

the names and addresses ofthese families have been forwarded to the 

MinistryofEducation. 

On Physical Return to School 

When we do return to school, indications are that there will be 

restrictions on gatherings and we will certainly beasking students to 

retain appropriate distance. 

As ever,wewill be guided by the adviceofthe Ministry of Education and 

the MinistryofHealth. 

I'm sure that manyofyou will be looking forward togetting out of your 

bubble. Ithas been achallenging time for our community and, indeed, 

theentireworld. 

Acknowledgements 

Iwould like to acknowledge the wisdom of theNew ZealandGovernment 

in shutting schools early.MaristCollege in Auckland,with nearly seventy 

cases associated with the school, isaprime example of what could 

happen if the Government had not decided to close the schools before 

the pandemic really got started. 

Iwould also like to acknowledge the MinistryofEducation fortheirdaily 

updates onthe situation and recommendations that have been issued 

from HeadOffice. 

AshburtonCollege BoardofTrustees 

Last week our BoardofTrustees met via Zoom Conference,working from 

the electronicagenda papers. 

This will become the‘new normal’for many school meetings, as indeedit 

is alreadycommon practicefor the business community. 

Acknowledgementofthe Stresses formanyFamilies 

Finally,Iwouldlike to acknowledge the stresses that areonmanyofour 

families as they struggle to cope with the financial and emotional fall-out 

from this pandemic. 

Please do not be afraid to reach out to our College for assistance. We 

are acommunity school and weknow that asignificant portion of our 

community will be struggling. We will dowhat wecan to support your 

whanau. Please feel free to contact our Heads of School or any ofour 

Counsellors forpossiblesupport. 

Many thanks. 

Ross Preece 

Principal •Tumuaki 

BoardofTrustees News ... 

Appreciation to Staff:Online Learning 

Aspecial mention needs tobemade of the 

AshburtonCollege staff. Inthe past six weeks, 

plenty ofhard work and extra hours have 

been invested to develop emergency online 

learning infrastructure and methods for their 

students. 

In theory, the last two weeks have officially 

been the school holidays! However, in our 

bubble, our AshColl students have been 

engaging with theirteachers and class. 

Being giventasks has beenagreat distraction forstudents andhas given 

themsomethingfor themtofocus on and learn. 

There isstill ahigh degree ofuncertainty around how long schools 

will beshut down for, but the hard work, frustrations and, hopefully, 

triumphs experienced by teachers and students will godown asa 

learning experience in adversitythatwillmake all richer forit. 

BoardofTrustees’Operations 

The College Board of Trustees is still operating, utilising video 

conferencing technology. 

Last week we had ameeting with BCN Architects appointed toplan 

for the College’s building upgrade. Through the current lockdown, it 

is pleasing to note that Ministry and Architects have not put their tools 

(pencils) down. They are forging ahead with the planning and design 

process. 

AshColl staff have been continuing tocontribute tothe process and 

consultation rounds, and continue to do so remotely. Also last week, a 

‘remote’Zoom meeting was held between the architectural firm, Ministry 

of Education and the College’sbuilding Propertyteam. 

Master Plan 

We are anticipating the Master Plan to be finished ontime for June. 

Infrastructurebuild projects aregoingto be crucial to the reinvigoration 

of our economypost the Covid-19lockdown. Thepositiveengagement 

we hadwith theMinistryof Education and Architects,and the momentum 

they currently have on this projectemphasisesthis point. 

TheFuturefor our FinalYearStudents 

Covid-19 will providesomereal soul-searching forour final year students. 

TheBoard’sstrategy has agreat deal of focus on preparing astudentwho 

is future-ready forany opportunity, or challenge. 

Rapidly advancing technology was challenging what the future looked 

like,and the lens we were looking through, but the last four weeks have 

distortedthis futurelens even more greatly. 

Theopportunities,short-term prospectsand careers arelikelytobequite 

differenttowhatwas available whenthese students walked through the 

school gatesonthe first dayofTermOne,2020. 

As the New Zealand economy goes through areset, some careers will 

flourish and provide great opportunities, but others will stall while the 

balanceofthe worldresets–eg: travel. 

This will be achallenging time for our students. However, wehave no 

doubt thatthe diversity, resilience and ‘can do’attitudeofour community 

will support and growthis generation of students. JeremySavage 

Chairperson 

Information 

Term TwoHas NowStartedfor Schools 

As advertised earlier,school holidaydateswerechanged 

at the time of lockdown. 

The‘holiday’period finished on Tuesday, 14 April. 

This means thatdistancelearning forstudents has started 

from yesterday, Wednesday15April. 

Pleaserefer right forsome details around howdistancelearning 

will work forAshburtonCollege students. 

Staff Farewell 

Kayla Williams 

We have had the pleasure ofKayla being aCollege staff member on 

two occasions. Her first was asScience Technician and Reader-Writer 

Co-ordinator from 27July to December 2015, after which she returned 

home to the UK. 

However, we were very pleased to be able to reappoint her to our staff 

mid-March of this year as ateacher of Scienceand Agriculture, and we have 

appreciatedher conscientious,no-fuss contributions to students and staff. 

The Science Faculty has acknowledged her as awonderful addition to the 

team and one who broughtcreativity, positivity and greatlearning-focused 

relationship skills,saying they will all miss herand look forwardtohearing 

howthings go back home. 

Sadly College is farewelling her again as family and Covid-19 wrought a 

returntothe UK during the term‘break’time. 

Information 

Communitymessage from Ashburton College – 

regarding emergency remotelearning 

from Wednesday15April 

In these extraordinarytimes,weare all doing our best to be supportiveand 

kind. 

Teachers, like many in our community, are managing their own whanau 

and other commitments while doing their best to continue their work 

supporting learning progress forasmanyoftheir students as possible. 

Remotelearning at this timeisasolution to an emergency situation and will 

be averysimplified versionofwhatusuallyhappens at school. 

Most teachers areresponsible for between 100 and 200 students. Students 

have five or six teachers to communicate with. We are relying heavily on our 

students to demonstrate our AshColl Value of Respect by being responsive, 

self-managing and resilient. 

We understand that online access to learning may not be easy, oreven 

possible forsome learners at some times. 

Please contactyour Head of School 

if thereare issues thathinder home learning. 

Collegehas compiled alist of students without devices 

and forwardedthese to theMinistryofEducation. 

Howlearning is beingsupported, 

as from yesterday, Wednesday15April: 

Communication between teachersand students and/or caregivers 

will be via College channels; either Kamar or Gmail. 

Teachers will do their best to answer emails between 9:00am and 

5:00pm, and a48-hour turnaround should be allowedfor. 

Where they are able to, teachers will contact students with 

subject specific information: 

Seniors: (Years 11, 12 and 13) 

1. If possible,senior students will have an online opportunityonceaweek 

to communicate. face-to-face with their teacher during one of their 

normally timetabled lesson times. 

2. Learning resourceswill be shared viausual channels suchasGoogle Docs 

and Gmail,Google Classrooms or Communities etc. 

3. Students will needtocheck and respond to emails from their teachers. 

Juniors: (Years 9and 10) 

1. Students will be givenweekly learning tasks. 

2. Tasks will be subjectbased. 

3. Learning resources will be shared via email and/or Google 

Communities and/or Classrooms. 

4. Students will needtocheck and respond to emails from their teachers. 

Be kind,becalm, be safe. 

Kiamanaaki, kiamārie,kia marutau.



Physio misses patients, mum’s 85th birthday 

Are you working from home? 

Ihave aseparate practice at home 

and have worked from “home’’ for 

the past 15 years. I’m not seeing 

patients facetoface at present 

because of the lockdown, but Iam 

doing the occasional “telehealth’’ 

consultation via phone or video 

hookup for people who want advice 

or exercise plans. 


doing? 

My house has never looked so 

clean on the inside! Ihad abig clear 

out of the pantry the other day and 

I’ve also been gardening and doing 

some outdoor painting. I’ve taken on 

Still room for plenty of banter on Zoom 

Kirsty Naish in her home office. 

Eveline Jasper, Allenton based physiotherapist 

the shopping role in my house and 

visit the supermarket every week or 

so. Ienter wearing my mask and 

gloves and don’t hang around, but 

I’m told Istill spend too much. 

How are you filling your time? 

Iamtrying to exercise every day, 

whether it’s going for an afternoon 

walk, or jumping on the mini 

trampoline. I’m also doing jigsaw 

puzzles in my treatment rooms, and 

away from my cat Lily who likes to 

play with the pieces or take refuge in 

the box. We’ve also been playing 

games like Uno, Five Crowns and 

Kirsty Naish, Ashburton accountant 

How’s work going? 

We have been working from home 

since Level 2was announced. Our 

whole business model is cloudbased 

so very fortunate it’s times like this 

we are able to keep going. Idomiss 

my team and the banter, but there's 

been plenty of banter on Zoom. 

Ihave no pets, no kids (yet) so the 

only distraction, and I'm not 

complaining, is my partner has set up 

awee music studio in the garage so I 

get to listen to live music in between 

Zoom calls. 


avoiding? 

Iwrote alist of the chores that 

annoy me and I've avoided, and tried 

to tackle them: Like cleaning the 

Cluedo as afamily. I’ve also been in 

the garden working on astone 

carving project –it’s an Easter Island 

figure that is coming along slowly, 

but surely. 

Tell us alighthearted or 

otherwise memorable moment from 

your lockdown? 

Amongst afew female mates we 

have afriendly competition to see 

who gains the most weight over the 

lockdown period –actual weights 

won’t be revealed at the end. 

Ialso posted aphoto of ateddy 

bear in my bedroom window online, 

spouting, the skirting and cutlery 

draw. Got way too excited on 

weekend one and did them all so 

started restoring some outdoor 

furniture which is taking me aday to 

do one chair! Fingers crossed Iget 

that job done. 

Have been thinking about asking 

my partner to teach me guitar but the 

last time Itried it wasn't so pretty and 

Iwas impatient, maybe I'll stick to 

baking and restoring furniture. 

Any entertainment 

recommendations for people? 

Surely I'm not alone being over 

watching the news. Instead Iam 

listening to more podcasts and 

watching way too much Netflix. Ilove 

The Minimalists Podcast and they 

but unfortunately it looked like the 

bear had hung itself. The bear has 

found amore relaxed position to sit 

and smile at passersby. 

What do you miss? 

Idomiss the oneonone contact 

with my patients –Iamvery much a 

handson physio. Iwas also due to 

visit family in Holland in July, but 

that has now been postponed. Ido 

catch up with my parents, who are 

both in the 80s, nearly every day via 

WhatsApp, but Iwill not be at my 

mum’s 85th birthday unfortunately. I 

also miss dinner parties with friends 

and just the freedom to do what I 

want when Iwant. 

have agreat doco on Netflix 

currently doing their 30day 

minimalist game. 

The gym team at EA Networks are 

posting fun workouts on Facebook 

and loving ‘80s and ‘90s throwbacks 

on Spotify. 

Oh, if you're new to podcasts I 

recommend Malcolm Gladwell's 

Revisionist History (listen to the one 

about McD's changing the fries 

recipe), and Megan Tan's Millennial 

Podcast is entertaining. 

Tell us alighthearted moment 

from your lockdown? 

There's some awesome wins from 

lockdown, like catching up with 

friends from afar on Zoom. 

My best friend and her kids had to 

Eveline Jasper in her treatment 

rooms. 

go to amedical appointment in 

Christchurch yesterday and we live 

on the main road so got to wave to 

them as they drove past. Think the 

most memorable is how friendly 

everyone is while you're out walking 

Itruly hope that continues post 

lockdown. 

What do you miss most? 

Our lockdown, like many others, 

started with cancelled flights; to visit 

family and friends in Samoa, so that's 

what we are missing the most. 

However social media keeps us 

connected and we know we will get 

over to see them eventually. 

Apart from family and friends, I’m 

missing hiking, netball, the delicious 

chicken sandwiches from Taste and 

wandering aimlessly around 

Bunnings house plant section. 

Canterbury, we are 

allinthistogether. 

We know youhavealot on your minds right now,sowewanted to 

letyou know that we’ll do our best to takecareofyour banking. 

Here arejust afew of the ways Westpac can help: 

•Repayment deferrals * or reductions for 6months for home loan and 

personal loan customerswho have sufferednegativeincome or health 

impacts as aresultofCovid-19. 

•For personal customers whoneedtobreak their Term Investment^, 

we will not reduce the rate of return wherehardship criteria is met. 

See our hardship withdrawal policyonwestpac.co.nz. 

Formoreinformation on the ways we can help with your banking, 

please visit westpac.co.nz. 

Yoursfaithfully, 

Linda Edmonds 

Westpac Regional Manager Canterbury. 

Terms and conditions apply. * If repayments aredeferred, interest will continue to be chargedand will be added to the loan 

balance, which will increase the amount owed. ^Areduced rate of return for Term Investments will not applywhere 

an application is made to Westpac NZ on or before26September 2020.Westpac New Zealand Limited. 

WES1111

Living atAlert Level 4 

Thursday16AprilUpdate 

Todayisthe first dayofweekfouratAlertLevel4. 

We know this is atrying time, so remember to ask forhelp 

if youneedit. Be kind and supporteach other. 

CanIsee my doctor forthings that arenot 

relatedtoCOVID-19? 

Yes. It’s importantthatyou do notneglect other health issues just 

because they arenot related to COVID-19. Don’t hold off or wait 

untilyou feel worse. Our health systemisopen and running and 

ready to help. Healthline is free and available 24 hoursaday, 

7daysaweek on 0800 358 5453. 

Howcan Isee amedical professionaltodiscuss 

my health concerns? 

Start by calling your familydoctor.They canadvise you on next 

steps to take, and if aconsultation can takeplaceover thephone 

or if youshould visit them. If youdovisit,they will ensureyour 

safety while youare there. 

Whyisexerciseallowed? 

There areveryfew exceptions to staying home, but exercise is one 

of them. Goingfor awalk, runorbikerideisgoodfor yourphysical 

and mental health. Justremember to: 

• stayclose to home. Enjoyyourneighbourhood,but go no further 

• gobyyourself, or only withthose youlivewith 

• keepa2-metre distancefromothers. 

What can IdoifIexperience, or know someone 

whoisexperiencing,violenceathome? 

If you’re notsafeathome, it’s okaytoleave your bubble to ask for 

help.Ifyou have to leave, youcan contact afriend or neighbour. 

Call 111 as soon as youcan. If you aresafe, remember thatyou can 

keepaneye-out forfriendsand neighbours.Ifyou have concerns 

about ayoung person, call 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459). 

Wherecan Iseek helpifI’m feeling 

overwhelmed? 

If you feel you arenot coping,itisimportant to seek help and 

professionalsupport.Your family doctor is agoodstarting point. 

Forsupportwithgrief,anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing,you 

canalsocall ortext the ‘Need to talk?’ service on 1737.This is free, 

and available24hoursaday,7days aweek. Itgives you thechance 

to talk with atrained counsellor. 

Is theresomewhereIcan access tools to help 

me throughfeelings of anxiety? 

Anew mental health campaign, ‘Getting through together’ishere 

to help New Zealanderscarefor their mental healthduring 

COVID-19. Formoreinformation go to Covid19.govt.nz.Italso 

includes tips forparents or caregiverswho want to discuss mental 

health and wellbeing with primary-school aged children. 

Howcan Ishowmysupportand kindness 

towardsothers? 

Be kind. If yousee someone outand about, trynot to judge them. 

RememberthatmostNew Zealanders aredoingtheir bit, and are 

probably justgetting exercise or picking up supplies. Justmake 

sureyou keep a2-metredistance, smile and wave but please don’t 

stop to chat. 

Whocan IcontactifIseepeoplenot 

followingthe rulesonself-isolation? 

Youcan tell thePolice by completing the online form at 

105.police.govt.nz.Wherepossible, trytokeep the phones 

free forthose thatneedthem in an emergency. 

Thank youparents 

Aspecial thank you to all parents and caregivers. Term 2started yesterday 

–led by youathome. We appreciate you working around the clocktocare 

forNew Zealand’schildren, keepingthemsafeand healthy. 

Gotquestions? 

Find the answersfaster at Covid19.govt.nz



Rural&Lifestyle 

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Abbie (with 18-month old Leo) and Ryan Price (standing) on their giant 

teddy bear. 

Rural kids build big teddy 

We canassist in the following: 

Rotaryboom irrigators serviceand repairs 

Dairyshed yard work –gates, rails etc. 

Trailer manufacturing and repairs 

Full time workshop attendancefor 

emergencyrepairss 

Over countersales and courier deliveries 

Chains,bearings 

PK trailer repairs and maintenance 

Wire rope supply and splicing 

Alloyand stainless weldingng 

Mainline repair 

Pivotmechanical maintenance, 

gear boxesand fencewalkers 

General engineering 

Phone 308 5903 weekdays l Email: agserve@xtra.co.nz 

On call 7days: Doug: 027 282 2245, Matt (Tomo): 021 518 538 

Nowat15Malcolm McDowell Drive 

Kale &Fodder Beet 

LooseLicks 

(Phosphorous, Calcium, Magnesium, 

Salt,Trace Minerals) 

Kale 50 

Magnesium, saltand mineralsfor cows 

being fedkalealong with silageand straw. 

Alsoavailable: 

• Premixes 

• Transition products 

• Feedpellets &Blends 

• Mineral pellets 

• Probiotics &Prebiotics 

• SilageInoculant 

Siblings Abbie and Ryan Price, inspired 

by the actions of their rural 

neighbours, have built agiant teddy 

bear. It’s too big to sit on any 

windowsill so has been strategically 

placed at the farm house gate, along 

Coldstream Road, to show support 

and bring some cheer to all the 

essential workers going past. 

Abbie, 11, and Ryan, 6,were helped 

by dad, Sheldon, who is farm manager 

at Rylib Group’sAkitufarm, and mum, 

Hayley. Mrs Price said all those within 

the Rylib dairy farming group were 

very appreciative of people still working 

in essential services during the 

Covid19 lockdown and wanted to 

bring asmile to theirfaces withabit of 

light entertainment on their travels. 

The bear, which looks similar to a 

Koala, took abit of planning –mostly 

from studying the design of the neighbouring 

Taylor/Dunlea household – 

and was made by using empty detergent 

barrels for their upcycled design. 

The siblings cut andshaped piecesof 

the plasticbarrel before drilling them in 

to place. Other features, such as the 

nose, were made with old parts found 

on farm. 

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tastemaking it palatable. Animalswill 

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A50g dose provides 10g Phosphorous 

(comparableto73gofDCP). 

Midlands celebrates 30 years 

Midlands Holdings is celebrating 

three decades ofcontinuing growth 

spanning across industries such as 

seed production, honey production, 

oilseed extraction, agricultural contracting 

and transport. 

The Mid Canterburybased company, 

established in Ashburton in 

1990, is a global leader in the 

production of high value seeds and 

export of highquality food ingredients. 

Midlands Holdings managing 

director Chris Green isproud ofthe 

company’s success during the past 30 

years, and resilience during the 

Covid19 pandemic. 

‘‘The success of our dynamic 

company can be attributed to our 

passionate,devoted teamofboth our 

grower suppliers and our dedicated 

staffwho work tirelessly to constantly 

go above and beyond innovation. 

‘‘Lately, it has been aperiod of 

challenges amid the Covid19 pandemic, 

however it has also been a 

time of continued growth for the 

company. 

‘‘We are incredibly grateful to have 

been part of the development of a 

worldleading agricultural sector right 

Maintain routine during lockdown 

Are you abletowork from 

home and if so, how is 

that going? 

Yes, Iam able to work 

from home although I 

would rather be at the 

front end! No major 

issues, the dog isusually 

beside meand my mental 

parrot competes vigorously 

with phone and 

Zoom calls (he may not 

last the lockdown period) 

Not being able to drive 

is frustrating given my 

normal daily travels (and 

hobbies)! 

Whathome chores have 

you been avoiding but are 

now doing? 

All good in this space 

but essential to divide 

work and home time for 

sanity reasons. 

Bestthing is from home 

to work is about 30 

seconds! 

Chris Green 

Autumn is an important time forcorrect feeding to setcows 

up fornextseasonand helping to developahealthycalf. 

If youwillbefeeding kale or fodder beet overthe autumn or 

winter,consider mineral supplements. 

Fodder Beet 100 &150 

FB100: wheresmallquantities of fodder 

beet,along with silage, straw,kalebeing 

fed. 

FB150: wheremediumtohigh levels of 

fodder beet being fed, along with silage, 

straw or other supplements. 

LivinginSouth Canterbury, servicing theCentral SouthIsland. 

RhysMorgan M 021 0444 853 E rhys@feedadditives.nz 

www.feedadditives.nz 

Robert Sharkie, Ruralco chief executive 

Robert Sharkie's 

parrot competes with 

his telephone and 

Zoom calls. 

Have alist of things I 

would like to get completed 

throughthisperiod. 

Any recommendations 

for people inlockdown, or 

recommendations for TV/ 

Netflix, books, music, 

2272120 

online yoga etc? 

Routine, Routine, Routine 

here. 

You need to be disciplined 

and also appreciate 

everyone is in the same 

situation. 

Adecent walk every day 

provides a reasonable 

break and creates some 

normality and perspective 

on what weare all dealing 

with. 

It’s also good to see 

other humans! 

Tell us alighthearted 

or otherwise memorable 

moment from your lockdown? 

The greatest thing out 

of this is the “neighbourly” 

contact that been aresult 

of this lockdown and the 

concern and caring nature 

of family, friends, and 

As aserviceprovider to the farming 

sector, we areavailable during these 

restrictions to ensureour farmers are 

able to carryonfarming – 

7days aweek! 

As our showroom is closed during the 

lockdown period,all customers will 

need to ring or email ahead to order 

parts and service. 

We will then arrange asafe 

non-contactpick up foryou. 

We areavailable by phone or email 

between the hours of 

8.00am –5.00pm, 7daysaweek. 

Phone Paul on 308 6509 or 027 431 5513, 

or email us on palmeragriparts@xtra.co.nz 

2270996 

here in Mid Canterbury,” he said. 

In 2018 the company conceived the 

idea of Puriti Manuka, their own 

branddeveloped from theircompany 

Midlands Apiaries, which fosters a 

rich history of beekeeping dating 

back nearly 100 years. 

They wentontocreate the Mount 

Somers Manuka honey brand the 

following year and both brands went 

on to set new standards for New 

Zealand’s Manuka honey markets. 

“Brands such asPuriti, the world’s 

first Manuka honey jar with 11 

separate consumer security and anticounterfeit 

features, to New Hemisphere, 

New Zealandgrown hemp 

food free ofchemical residue, and 

OmegaNZ, agourmet cooking oils 

and health supplement company, are 

all under the Midlands Holdings 

umbrella. The key focus of Midlands 

Holdings is to maximise exceptional 

quality, which these brands provide 

and pass ontotheir customers,” Mr 

Green said. 

“Key sectors are seed production 

including plant breeding, pollination 

and honeyproduction and marketing, 

crop pollination, oilseed extraction, 

agricultural contracting and transport; 

although far reaching, everythingwedostems 

back to maximising 

the quality of our products.” 

He said many companies faced a 

challenging few months ahead of 

them during and following the outbreak 

of Covid19. But Midlands 

Holdings was committed to supporting 

customers and brands while 

remaining as safe and sanitary as 

possible. 

“We have taken steps toprotect 

our staff, customers and wider community, 

as well astaking measures to 

ensure we continue to operate at the 

highest level offood safety,” he said. 

acquaintances. 

Also the kindness from 

customers, suppliers, local 

businesses, and people 

who are partners in our 

organisation. 

What do you miss most 

in lockdown? How are you 

staying connected socially? 

For meitisthe people, 

as abusiness and myself 

personally we usually 

interact with many different 

individuals on adaily 

basis. This is particularly 

difficult for me! 

Technology is a huge 

advantage in staying connected 

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Pig farmers planning worstcase scenario 

2270996 

By Toni Williams 

Vickiand Hamish Mee are planninga 

worstcase scenariofor stock at their 

piggery in Mid Canterbury. 

The Meesrun Le Mee Farms,a 

22hectarefreefarmpiggery on the 

Methven Chertsey Road.They also 

have acropping operation. 

Theirplanning follows lockdown 

restrictions thatstop independent 

butchers from opening and limit sale of 

pork to supermarkets, otherprocessors 

or retailerswhichwere open. 

However with importedpork still 

allowed into NewZealand, the Mees 

are preparing themselves for adifferent 

market postCovid19 lockdown, 

including ahome delivery piginabox 

option. 

‘‘Pigs do not just stopgrowing 

because markets have beenrestricted 

from us,’’ theysaid. 

‘‘Allfarmers are doing everythingin 

theirpower to find markets for all pigs 

–but arebloodyfrustratedbythe 

barriers that havebeen putinfront of 

our industry by the Government.’’ 

Commercialfarmstypically supply 

pigs to marketonaweeklybasis anddo 

not have the facilities to storeextra 

stockonsite. 

During the lockdown the Mees said 

supermarkets nationwide had only 

managed to take14percentmore pork 

Le Mee Farms sell around 190 baconers weighing 70kg each week. 

than theirnormalvolumes, which 

illustrated how crucial butchers were to 

the industry. 

‘‘We can’t stop the pigs coming… 

thereisaninemonth period between 

inseminationand the pigs going to 

market.’’ 

However, restrictions on butchers 

have damaged the pork industry, they 

say, with butchers an extremely 

important part of the porkindustry. 

‘‘We sell approximately 190 baconers 

each week, at 70kg dead weight. 

‘‘Most of our pork goes to 

supermarkets under their freefarmed 

label. However, the porkschedulepriceper 

kilo–is droppingdramatically 

due to the restrictedmarkets we are 

dealingwith.’’ 

Importedporkwas flooding the 

current market. 

‘‘Unfortunately,out of all the pork 

consumed in NZ –62per centis 

imported annually, with 95 per cent of 

imports being illegal to raise in New 

Zealand as it doesnot meetour 

minimum animalwelfare standards.’’ 

Whiletodate the Meeshave sold all 

theirpigs to markets, they realise this 

couldchange quickly. In the past few 

weekstherehave already been a 

number of changes. 

Mr Mee and their wholesaler are 

constantly keepinguptodate with the 

latestdevelopments and market 

movements and trying to ensure that 

there are markets for all the pigs. 

They doubt any farmerwill be able 

to maintainreduced pricesfor any 

great length of time. 

They do not have excess stock right 

now, but are preparing for it. 

‘‘We havehad to purchase five new 

tunnel houses and of course all the 

necessary requirements within themeg, 

feeders, drinkers,false roofs, extra 

bedding –the list and expensesgoon 

–these wouldbeused to accommodate 

weaner pigs on atemporary basis. 

‘‘Theproblem with holding pigs is 

thatthe pigscontinue to grow and 

therefore outgrow themarket weight 

requirements –creating more issues –a 

nowin situation!’’ 

If there was aneed in the future to 

euthanise pigs,the Meesconsiderthis a 

job for Ministry for Primary Industries, 

not the farmer. 

‘‘Our job is to produce New Zealand 

porkfor Kiwis. 

‘‘Weare very passionateabouthow 

we operateour freefarmed piggery and 

animal welfare is the key concern for 

us. 

‘‘Wehave beenbrainstormingalot 

lately –and have created an idea of piginabox. 

We are currentlyindiscussion 

with our butcher regarding options and 

pricing. 

‘‘Wewant to promote NZ Porkand 

see this as apossible untapped market. 

Locally grown free farmedNZpork – 

sounds great to us.’’ 

Possiblebox options include allpork, 

porkand bacon or pork,baconand 

ham. 

‘‘The response we are fieldingat 

present has been extremely positive 

and encouraging –sohopefullywe’ll 

havemore concrete details on this 

within the next few days. But again – 

ever evolving restrictionsand 

regulations couldcreate afew problems 

underthe current environment. 

‘‘It is pretty much business as usual 

workload wise forusand our staff –we 

mate,farrow, wean and sell weekly.’’ 

However, the couple have put on 

hold all maintenance and farm 

developments and, fornow, continue to 

operate on abasiclevel and keeping 

everyone safe. 

‘‘We have agreat staff team that 

have families that they also want to 

keep safe. So all our safetywhen 

working together is paramount.’’ 

On farm each staff memberhas been 

allocated their own vehicle, more PPE, 

and there are more cleaning and 

sanitising productsall overthe farm. 

Staffare practising the two metre social 

distancingrule, havemorningmeetings 

in alarge openshed with seating apart 

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DEATHS 

BIRD, William Edward: 

(Ted): On April 10, 2020 at 

Ashburton Hospital. Aged 

91 years. Dearly loved and 

devoted husband of the 

late Pamela, for 58 years. 

Much loved Dad and father 

in law of Dennis, Alan 

and Kate, and Philip and 

Amanda. Loved grandad of 

Nicholas,Michaeland Emily, 

Kimberley, Jaimee, and 

Jayden; Cindy, Joand Jesse. 

Messages to the Bird family 

P O Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. A private burial will 

take place followed by a 

memorial service atalater 

date. 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

FDANZ 

03 3077433 

BISSET, Marguerite Mary: 

On Monday April 6th 2020, 

in Northampton, UK. 

Dearly loved wife ofthe late 

Morrison (Morris) Bisset, 

dearly loved mother and 

mother-in-law ofMoyra and 

Rex Whiting (Ashburton), 

Sheena and Trevor Clarkand 

Paul Strachan (Ashburton), 

David and Patricia (UK) and 

Marjorie and Philip (Andy) 

Bisset-Entwistle (UK). 

Beloved granny and great 

granny. An amazing lady 

and wonderful mother. 

McCORMICK, Donald 

Murray: (Murray) (Corky): 

On April 9,2020. Peacefully 

at Ashburton Hospital, 

Aged 68 years. Dearly 

loved husband of Rita. 

Loved father of Dexter and 

Edlyn, and Richard, and 

loved Grandad ofWebster, 

Lestermea, Dexterralf, 

Dexterlyn, and Rixie. 

Messages to McCormick 

Family P O Box 472, 

Ashburton 7740. A private 

burial for Murray will take 

place. 

Paterson’s 


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director will be listed 

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will be asmall charge 

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notices related to the 

same death, up to a 

maximum of 35 words 

and on aper-line basis 

after that. The same 

low charges apply to 

other family notices, 

such as engagements, 

acknowledgements, in 

memoriam notices and 

anniversaries. 

Family Notices 

DEATHS 

McQUARTERS, Alan 

Albert “Mac”, QSM. Passed 

away peacefully at Radius 

Millstream Ashburton on 

April 8th, 2020, in his 91st 

year. A lifelong passion 

for the Fire Service, Music 

and the Performing Arts. 

Patron of Variety Theatre 

Ashburton and The 

Ashburton Fire Museum. 

Loved husband of the late 

Vi, and loved father and 

father-in-law of Peter and 

Larraine, Tony, and Nicola 

and Alan Lowe. Treasured 

grandad of Jase and Amy, 

Daniel, Adam and Stacey 

Lowe and Kendall and Pete 

Lee. Dear great grandad of 

Charlie, Huey, Oscar and 

Ted McQuarters and Brody 

Lowe. Messages to the 

McQuarters/Lowe family, 

106 Belt Road Ashburton 

7700. Thanks to Radius 

for their care ofAlan over 

the past two weeks, also 

Dr Charlotte Cox and the 

medical staff of Ashburton 

Hospital. Arest well-earned, 

will be sadly missed by all 

who knew and loved him. A 

celebration of Mac’s life will 

be held at alaterdate. 

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SOLE William Joseph, on 

April 5,2020, peacefully at 

Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. 

Aged 80 years. Husband 

of the late Joyce. Father 

of Steven and Denise, 

John and Lesley, Lindsay 

and Karen, and Glen and 

Mel. Grandad to all his 

grandchildren and great 

grandchildren. Messages 

to the Sole family c/- PO 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

At Bill’s request a private 

cremation has been held 

and a service to celebrate 

his life will be held at alater 

date. 

Paterson’s 


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

HUMM, George Ronald: 

Jenny, Nathan, Kerrin and 

their families sincerely 

thank everyone for the 

messages, cards, flowers 

and kind gestures of 

support they received 

when George passed away. 

Also thanks to those who 

attended his celebration 

of life. We are very touched 

and appreciate having 

support through these 

tough times.Thank you. 

Supporting the 

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Phone 307 8317 

MCRE 

Family owned, 

locally owned 

22 MooreStreet, 


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2262527 

Autumn colours well admired 

Aperfect venue for 

Functions, 

Funerals 

and 

Weddings. 

Trott’s Garden 

371RacecourseRoad, Ashburton 

www.trotts.co.nz |Email: info@trotts.co.nz 

2258775 

There are splashes of colour 

around Ashburton Domain and 

plenty of admirers to enjoy them 

at the moment. 

Strolling through the community 

green space, walkers can 

admire impressive late blooms 

and shrubs, and also the brown, 

red and orange leaves that 

announce the onset of cooler 

temperatures in the colourful 

season of autumn. 

The area between the domain 

oval and West/Wills streets isa 

particular favourite place. 

CDHB works with rest homes 

The Canterbury District 

Health Boardwill be working 

withMid Canterbury’s aged 

residential care facilities to 

helpkeep Covid19 away. 

Rest homes already havea 

novisitorpolicyand staffwho 

are ill muststay home. 

DirectorGeneralofHealth 

Dr Ashley Bloomfield said this 

weekthe deaths of elderly 

peopleconnected to the 

Rosewood resthome in 

Testing time for event centre 

The curtains are down and the 

lights off, but Ashburton Trust 

Event Centre manager Roger 

Farr is tryinghard to stay 

positive in testing times. 

He says four upcoming shows 

have been cancelled (10 Tenors, 

Variety Theatre’s It’s Only Rock 

n’ Roll Baby, Caitlin Smith and 

Aro and 1970s revue show 

Yesterday Once More) and a 

number of others postponed for 

the foreseeable future. 

‘‘All shows are up in the air at 

the moment and we have to rely 

on the Government’s directive 

before we have any hope of 

reopening.’’ 

If lockdown was lifted and 

Christchurch were asobering 

reminder of howCovid19 

affected those vulnerable 

communities. 

He said health authorities 

were working closelywithaged 

care facilities, of whichthere 

were 650around the country. 

Relatively fewfacilities had 

been affected by Covid19 to 

date, reflecting the care and 

prevention measuresinplace. 

The ministry has been 

gatherings were allowed of say 

100, that would not necessarily 

be appealing or economically 

viable for touring shows and 

other performances. 

Mr Farr said his staff were 

taking thingsday by day and 

some, like himself, were 

catching up on paperwork. 

The event centre had applied 

for the Government wage 

subsidy for its staff and was 

hopeful of achieving it as a 

charitable organisation. 

He said there was no income 

coming in, but the situation was 

the same for all other venues 

across the country and for a 

number of businesses. 

Fourlane highway 

could boost economy 

Rangitata MP Andrew Falloonsays 

afourlane highway between 

Rolleston and Ashburtonshouldbe 

one of theshovelready projects 

Governmentisseeking to provide 

economic stimuluspost Covid19, 

especially withthe contribution 

expected by the farming sector. 

Mr Falloon haswritten to 

Transport Minister Phil Twyford, 

saying thefourlane project should 

be progressed. ‘‘With tens of 

thousands morepeopleout of work 

it’s importantwesee aclear 

package of economic recovery once 

we moveout of the immediate 

public health response.’’ 

He asked Governmenttoinclude 

it in its next fundingpackage. 

advisingresthomes about how 

to stop the virus. 

‘‘We haveaskedthe DHBs 

to work withfacilitiesintheir 

regiontohave good policies 

andprocedures in place, and 

good accesstoPPE (personal 

protective equipment),and 

identifywhat othersupport 

they need to help ensure they 

keep ahigh levelofcare and 

preventCovid19 gettinginto 

their facilities.’’ 

Mr Farr said it was not the 

end of the event centre, but 

performances were 

‘‘mothballed’’ for awhile. 

Once the venue reopened, he 

would target commercial 

business and hoped to 

encourage morebusinesses to 

hold meetings atthe venue. 

‘‘It will certainly take time for 

performances to start up again, 

but we’ll just have to roll with 

it.’’ 

He said therewas good 

support within the industry and 

regular pushes to ensure the 

Government did not forget the 

plight of venues like the event 

centre. 

‘‘Not only will construction 

providemuchneeded jobs, there 

will be substantial ongoing 

economic and safety benefits. In 

recent years, the roadhas beenthe 

secondmost dangerous stretch of 

highwayinNew Zealand for 

fatalitiesand serious injuries. 

Traffic volumes have doubled since 

1997, withmore ships cominginto 

Timaruand growth in ourprimary 

sector. 

‘‘With amajordownturn 

expected in tourism and other 

industries, more than anytimein 

our recent history, NewZealand 

willbereplying on theeconomic 

contribution our farmers and 

primary industries make.’’ 


Biodiversity case 

Abusiness case for abiodiversity 

officer will be preparedfor the 

Ashburton District Council’s 

longterm plan next year. 

Approval forthe work was 

granted by councillors at their 

Zoommeeting last week; the 

decision may be overridden by 

planned Government policy in 

the biodiversity area. The 

recommendation for a 

biodiversity officer came from 

the local biodiversity advisory 

group, which is made up of 

council, farmingand 

environmental groups. 

Water use 

The volume of water 

ratepayers on aresidential D 

connection can use before 

incurring extra costs is to be 

reviewed. Ashburton District 

councillor Stuart Wilson 

succeeded in getting areport 

actionedand says the current 

level of 1000 litresper day for 

householdsonresidential D 

connections before userpays 

watercosts kick in is unfair; he 

says most urban households use 

1700 litres aday. Council officers 

are also preparing areporton 

the costbenefitsofinstalling 

watermetres districtwide during 

the nextlongterm planning 

period. 

Hydroslide 

Apetition with 30 signatures 

calling for ahydroslide at the EA 

Networks Centre will be 

included in areport by staff to 


later this year. The petition was 

presented by 10yearold Holly 

EslertoMayor Neil Brown in 

March. He said the petition 

would be looked at by staff, and 

treated as valuable feedback 

from people who livedinthe 

district. 

Scam alert 

Canterbury Civil Defence 

Emergency Management is 

reminding people to be alert for 

scammers while in lockdown. 

Controller NevilleReilly said he 

was aware of atleast one 

incidentwhere amemberofthe 

public received acall froma 

person whoclaimed to be from 

CDEMseeking cash or credit 

card information. Anylegitimate 

phonecalls made on behalf of 

CDEMwould never request 

bank account, credit cardorPIN 

details.The scam caller offered 

to help get groceries, saying they 

would come to pick up cash or a 

credit card. “There are 

vulnerable peoplein our region 

who genuinely need welfare 

support and the last thing we 

wantisfor people to be worried 

whentheyreceive alegitimate 

offerofhelp.” Scammersshould 

be reported to police. The Civil 

Defence welfare helpline is 0800 

24 11 11. 

Young farmers 

Nominations are being sought 

for the two spots on the NZ 

Young Farmers Board. Young 

Farmersisgoverned by an eightmember 

board; four elected 

members, three independent 

directors and acontest 

representative.The board is 

wellregarded within the food 

and fibresector. Nominations, 

via the Young Farmerswebsite, 

closeonMay22.

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Funds given to support 

driving coordinator role 

Members of Celtic’s women’s rugby team after atrainingsession before the lockdown. 

Spirits, fitness kept up 

By Linda Clarke 

Celtic’s women’s rugby team is training upastorm on 

social media, to keep spirits and fitnesslevels up ahead 

of what coach Nick McKain hopes will be acracker 

season. 

With two imports from the town of Kendal, in 

Cumbria in the United Kingdom,the women’s side was 

showing promise and had been training hard ahead of 

aplanned season start in April. 

Covid19 means the start of their season, like all 

sports, is on hold. 

Nick says players were training in their own bubbles 

and itching toget back to contact and group sessions 

once restrictions were eased. 

He says the players had been keeping connected 

through social media; the posts were fun and fitnessoriented. 

The team had managed afew full trainings before 

the alert level 4restrictions kicked in. 

The English players were flatting separately with 

other members of the rugby community, he said. They 

Free online classes offered 

had been working and adjustingtoKiwi life prior to the 

lockdown and planned to stay two years. 

Nick says it was still possible to salvage arugby 

competition if restrictions were lifted. 

The Celtic side will play in aChristchurch league, 

with some home games, and local coaches said the side 

had agood spread of talent and ability. 

While last year was alearning curve, this year the 

squad had good numbers and contained athletes who 

had played rugby as well as those new to the sport. 

The team had created afamily atmosphere, where 

players’ children were welcomed and looked after, 

removing any barriers to training and gametime. 

‘‘I am alittle bit excited this year. The girls are alot 

better than people were thinking,’’ he said. 

‘‘We have the opportunity to be areally good squad 

this year.’’ 

The women’s team is well supported by the Celtic 

club, which had arugby connection with Kendal for a 

decade. 

Nick says the rugby community was hoping Covid19 

had created only apause for the sport this season. 

Ashburton District Council will use the 

balance of a special fund to assist in 

funding a youth driver licence coordinator. 

The Access Trust special fund has 

been sitting with council for anumber of 

years and has abalance of $39,376. 

The fund relates to the former 

Taskforce Green transport project and 

council passed aresolution recently to 

be able to use it. 

Council economic development 

manager Bevan Rickerby said the lack of 

adriver’s licence had been identified as 

aroadblock to local youth employment. 

A project coordinator would help 

ensure young people did not slip 

through gaps, were ‘‘road safe’’ and that 

funding to drive ‘‘got to the right 

places’’. 

The role was not an immediate 

appointment and would run for six to 

eight months, before schools and other 

organisations took it over, he said. 

Mayor Neil Brown said supporting 

young drivers locally was ‘‘an opportunity 

do something for our children’’ and 

for older students at Mount Hutt and 

Ashburton colleges. 

There was no rate payer subsidy 

involved and employers wanted school 

leavers who had licences. 

He said council would facilitate and 

support the scheme, which involved 

several agencies already helping new 

drivers get their licences. 

Trust’s virtual meeting 

to discuss support options 

The Community Trust of Mid &South 

Canterbury board met virtually for the 

first time in its history onApril 6after a 

scheduled meeting on March 30 was 

postponed as aresult ofthe Covid19 

lockdown. 

Trust chairman David Forman said 

trustees discussed the best way they could 

support the region in response to the 

current lockdown because “the pandemic 

will bring significant and unprecedented 

challenges throughoutour communities.’’ 

‘‘We want to assure grantees and the 

wider community that we are well placed 

to meet whatever needs arisethrough this 

period of heightened risk and uncertainty. 

‘‘First and foremost, the annual funding 

available tonotforprofit organisations 

will be maintained for the upcoming 

2020/21 funding year. The application 

rounds advertisedonthe trust website will 

also remain the same." 

He said although trust investments 

have taken ahit due to the significant 

drop in investment markets, its portfolio 

was structured to weather this type of 

event. 

‘‘We have agood level of cash reserves 

and dividend paying investments to be 

able to fully support the Mid &South 

Canterbury regions in the coming year 

and beyond.” 

Looking forward the trust will be 

assessing where the greatest needs lie and 

where to best focus its resources. 

Organisations are invited to make 

contact to discuss any needs they have. 

They can call community relations manager 

Lorel Hallinan on 021 819 0606 or 

email to crm@comtrust.org.nz. 

Mid Canterbury TimeBank is helping 

the community to connect and learn 

during lockdown. 

It is offeringfree onlineclasses 

that are open to everyone. 

Teaching Tuesdayswill run from 

7pm until 8pmand will focus on a 

range of different subject eachweek, 

including learning more about 

KiwiSaver,meditation and Te Reo 

Maori. 

‘Crafternoons’ willrun on Fridays, 

from 2pm until 3pm, and will feature 

advice on areas such as sewing, 

knitting and scrapbookingathome. 

Gardening questions will be 

answered by experiencedgardeners 

at online sessions on Sundays, from 

4pm until 5pm. 

Other sessionsare also being lined 

up. 

Go to the link form.jotform.com/ 

200928222381046 to ask for an 

invitation to the events. 

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with RayWhite Real Estate (Mid Canterbury)proudly present 

another greatHOUSE AND LAND package that’sbeen structured 

and designed to take all the hassles out of the process..just move 

in and enjoyyour BRAND NEWJennian home- 

”Your Personality, OurExpertise. E: mike.grant@raywhite.com 

4BlackfordSt, Methven Offers over $960,000 

First home-2bedrooms,1bathroom, open plan living,separate 

laundry,single attached garage. 

Second home -5bedrooms,2.5 bathrooms,large open plan 

kitchen living,separate laundry, double attached garage. 

These homes have loads to offer. 

Option to purchasefurniture. E: shirley.fitzgerald@raywhite.com 

65 Northpark Road,Ashburton PBN 

•Indoor swimming pool 

•10car garaging plus 3bay shed 

•5bedrooms,3bathroomsplus office 

•Entertainer’s kitchen/dining/living.Separate mediaroom/lounge 

E: bruce.mcpheson@raywhite.com E: denise.mcpherson@raywhite.com 

115Smithfield Road,Ashburton $226,000 

4360 sqm, 5minutes from town. 

Powerand Fibreatboundary. Greatbuilding site. 

Bareland with services at the boundary. Waterisprovided by the 

shared well thatisalreadyinplacealong with the ADC approved 

septic tank plan. 

E: bruce.mcpheson@raywhite.com E: denise.mcpherson@raywhite.com 

11A Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton $218,000 

Aspacious privatesection of 767m2. This section is privately 

owned so doesn’t have restrictivecovenants attached which can 

be found in this location. Asealed,shared driveway leads to this 

fabulous sitewhich features new fencing and livetreesaround it’s 

border. 

E: cheryl.fowler@raywhite.com 

119 William Street,Ashburton PBN 

Lovely warm and comfortable corner 2bedroom townhouse 

locatedcentrally foreaseto town, schools and social events.You 

will enjoycookingupastorminthis spaciousmodernkitchen 

thathas been updatedand opened up foropen plan living to 

the dining and lounge. 

E: lynne.bridge@raywhite.com 

39A CoxStreet,Ashburton Offers over $499,000 

Abrand new home where plenty of thoughtand consideration 

has been put into the designofthis stylish townhouse. From 

themomentyou walk in it is immediately evidentthe careand 

attention to detail thathas taken placehere. 

E: jarrod.ross@raywhite.com E: kim.miller@raywhite.com 

119A Racecourse Rd,Ashburton ByNegotation 

Threedouble bedrooms and aspacious officeorfourth single 

bedroom. Master ensuite, main bathroom has aspa bath, vanity 

and tiled shower. Separatewheelchair friendly washroom with 

hand basin. GasLog fireand twoheatpumps.Large Double 

Garage.Nestledon1983m2 section. E: chrissy.milne@raywhite.com 

14 Williamson Place $280,000 

•Two Bedrooms which featurebuilt in wardrobes 

•Good Sized Dining andLounge Area with aconservatoryoffthe 

lounge thatisanabsolutesun trap during both summer and 

winter. 

•Excellentoutside spacewith agood sized garden. 

•Floor MountedHeatPump 

E: jill.quaid@raywhite.com 

48/1236 RiverRoad,Hakatere $110,000 

•Two ample bedrooms 

•Fabulous family friendly open plan kitchen, dining,living area 

•Bathroom completewith toilet,shower, vanity, bathroom heater 

•Recentlypaintedinside and out 

•Homely and warm with afreestanding logfire 

E: kim.miller@raywhite.com 

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family and neighbours is just as 

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vehicles. 

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experienced more than the usual wearandtear 

among our community. 

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unprecedented times. 

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Keep moving forward 

“The worst thing we can do in 

situations like this is to dwell on the 

negative …the best thing we can do is 

to keep moving forward knowing that 

the country needs farmers more than 

ever. 

“Since the beginning of time people 

have been farming and you are still 

doing it today. Connecting with other 

farmers and talking about successes 

and challenges is the way forward. 

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and to work with others to bring 

certainty in these uncertain times.” 

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Rumping repairs existing 

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220 9997. 

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farm equipment 

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and welding. Odd jobs a 

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Malcolm 027 475 4241. 

The Finishing Company 

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224 0609. 

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1042 or 308 1677. 

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118 7580. 

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Professional, prompt, competitive 

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on 021 878 794 or 

307 7289. 

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blocked drains. Phone 

Lindsay at Doaky’s Plumbing 

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1248 (Master Plumbers & 

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TILING - For all your tiling 

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etc. (full water proofing), 

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TV Reception Specialists for 

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03 308 7332 or 027 277 

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TheCancer Society’sMid Canterbury centre is closed at 

present, but we arestill heretoprovide 

supportand information. 

If youorsomeone youcareabout has cancer,please 

call us on 307 7691. Alternately the0800 CANCER 

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email manager@hospicemc.nz www.hospicemc.nz 

LOOKING to earn extra 

money, even while you’re 

out walking? Delivery 

people required. Phone 

The Courier 308 7664. 

Allservices 

arefree 

2271855 

ARE you struggling to make 

ends meet? Need extra 

money? Why not sell your 

unwanted items in The 

Courier! Everything helps. 

ACUPRESSURE 

CLINIC 

Enhances your 

body’s own natural 

self-healing 

Pain relief/Speeds recovery 

from illness, injury and surgery. 

•Noneedles/safe for all ages 

•Good-Health Maintenance 

•Affordable/flexible hours 

•Home visits on request 

Janet Hayes 

Ph 308 6951 

registered practitioner 

2229804 

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. 

PETS 

Mobile 

groomer now 

servicing 


Call nowtobooka 

pamper foryour pooch 

Ph 0800454 654 

2270691 

SELL 

2272187 

LPG REFILLS 

9kg cylinders 

$27.50 

Askabout our 

deliveryservice 

Anysizecylinderfilled 

17 Grey St,Ashburton 

Phone 307 2707 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

2270677 

2270636 

PEA STRAW Conventional 

Bales $5 per bale Medium 

Square Pea Straw, barley 

straw and linseed bales for 

Sale $40 a bale delivery 

$10 per bale. Ph 

02040233792 

FRUIT &PRODUCE 

POTATOES, Nadine &Agria 

$2 per kilo. Phone 308 

3195 or 027 531 9103. 81 

Elizabeth Street.



QUALITY 

USED VEHICLES 

@ 

AFFORDABLE 

PRICES 

 

WARRANTIES AA APPRAISED FINANCE BIGGEST YARD BEST SELECTION TRADE-INS 

2009 MAZDADEMIO SPORT 

1500 CC,ABS,AIR CON, 

CLIMATECONTROL, 

REAR SPOILER, 

70,500 KMS 

2008 SUBARUIMPREZA 15S 

1500 CC,ABS,AIR CON, REAR 

SPOILER, 78,200 KMS 

2008 MAZDAAXELA15C 

1500 CC,AIR CON, 

ABS, BODYKIT, 

35,200 KMS 

$10,995 $8,995 $8,995 

DAIHATSU 

1999 DAIHATSUTERIOS SUV, manual,petrol,4x4, 5door,central locking, 

rear spoiler,1300cc, 159,788 kms...........................................................$3,995 

FORD 

2001 FORD FALCON XR6,4100 cc,Auto, rear spoiler,tidy,high kms... SOLD 

HONDA 

2009 HONDACR-V X, auto, 5door,air con, ABS, alloys,twin air bags,86,000 

kms, 2400cc....................................................................................................... SOLD 

2013 HONDACR-V24G, auto5door,ABS, cruise control,alloys,tow bar, 

66,000 kms, 2400cc...................................................................................$22,995 

2004 HONDACR-V ZX, auto, petrol,5door,SUV,ABS, rear spoiler,78,100 

kms, 2400cc.....................................................................................................$9,995 

2007 HONDAELYSION PRESTAGESZ, auto, petrol,8seater, 5door,ABS, 

foglights,105,000 kms, 3500cc....................... ARRIVING SOON $11,995 

2007 HONDASTEPWAGON G, 5door,8seater, ABS, air con, rear spoiler, 

95,000 kms, 2000cc......................................................................................$7,995 

MITSUBISHI 

2010 MITSUBISHI GALLANT FORTIS SPORT,5door,ABS, air con, CD 

changer,climate control, 97,400 kms, 1800cc....................................$9,995 

MAZDA 

2009 MAZDADEMIO SPORT, 1500cc, ABS, air con, climate control, rear 

spoiler,70,500kms.....................................................................................$10,995 

2008 MAZDAAXELA15C, ABS, body kit, spoiler,air con, 34,600 kmx, 

1500cc...............................................................................................................$8,995 

2008 MAZDAAXELA20C, 5door,air con, ABS, rear spoiler,48,500 kms, 

1990 cc................................................................................................................ SOLD 

2006 TOYOTA RACTIS GL 

1500CC,ABS, 

CRUISECONTROL, 

AIRCON,REAR 

SPOILER, 

63,400 KMS 

2008 MAZDADEMIO SPORT, 5door,ABS, climate control, air con, body kit, 

19,800 kms, 1500cc.............................................. ARRIVING SOON $11,495 

NISSAN 

2006 NISSANBLUEBIRDSYLPHY20S, 4door,ABS, air con, climate control, 

11,800 kms, 2000cc......................................................................................$9,995 

2006 NISSANCUBE15M, 5door,petrol,air con, ABS, CD changer,42,300 

kms, 1500cc.....................................................................................................$7,495 

2008 NISSANNOTE15X, auto, 5door,air con, climate control, petrol,14,800 

kms, 1500cc, ready to go............................................................................$8,995 

2012 NISSANSYLPHY, 4door,auto, petrol,ABS, air con, 29,200 kms, 

1800cc........................................................................ARRIVING SOON $11,995 

2005 NISSANTIIDA18G, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler,60,500 

kms, 1800cc................................................................ ARRIVING SOON $8,995 

2014 NISSANLATIO B, auto, idling stop,twin air bags,ABS, 4door,petrol, 

air con, 31,100kms........................................................................................$9,995 

2006 NISSAN BLUEBIRD, 2L, sedan, wine red, twin air bags, 

ABS............................................................................... ARRIVING SOON $9,995 

2001 NISSANCUBE, 1300 cc,5door,auto, 136,000 kms........................$3,495 

2007 NISSANSKYLINE 350 GT,3500 cc,auto, paddle shift, 18in alloys, 

76,000 kms...................................................................................................$11,995 

SUBARU 

2008 SUBARUIMPREZA15S, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler, ......... 

78,200 kms, 1500cc......................................................................................$8,995 

2005 SUBARULEGACY OUTBACK, petrol,6air bags,ABS, air con, cruise 

control, foglights,rearspoiler,3000 cc ................................................$6,995 

2005 SUBARUFORESTER 2.0X, 5door,4x4, ABS, air con, petrol,82,500 kms, 

2000cc.......................................................................... ARRIVING SOON $8,995 

SUZUKI 

2007 SUZUKI SWIFT 1.5 XS, 5door,6air bags,ABS, air con, body kit, rear 

spoiler,49,500 kms, 1500cc.......................................................................$9,995 

2007 HONDASTEPWAGON G 

2000 CC,ABS, 

AIRCON,REARSPOILER, 

AUTO,94,400 KMS 

2007 SUZUKISX4 XG, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, climate control, rear 

spoiler,roof rails,alloys,97,200 kms, 1500 cc.....................................$8,495 

2007 SUZUKISWIFT 1.5XS,1500 cc,white, auto, body kit, air con, 68,000 

kms................................................................................ ARRIVING SOON $9,995 

TOYOTA 

2006 TOYOTA RACTIS GL, 1500cc, ABS, cruise control, air con, rear spoiler, 

63,400kms .......................................................................................................$8,495 

2007 TOYOTA BLADEG,5door,ABS, air con, body kit, rear spoiler,push 

button start, 70,500 kms, 2400cc.....................ARRIVING SOON $10,995 

2006 TOYOTA COROLLARUNX S, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, body kit, rear 

spoiler,43,850 kms, 1800cc......................................................................... SOLD 

2009 TOYOTA ESTIMA HYBRID X4WD, 5door,8seater, Abs, air con, auto, 

rear spoiler,cruise control, 133,450 kms, 2400cc...........................$14,995 

2013 TOYOTA PRIUSL,5door,ABS, air con, petrol,parking sensors,rear 

spoiler, auto, 71,810 kms, 1800cc.........................................................$16,995 

2012 TOYOTA RACTIS G, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler,cruise 

control, 45,400 kms, 1500cc...................................................................$11,995 

1999 TOYOTA RAV4,3door,petrol,ABS, air con, rear spoiler, 

1800cc...............................................................................................................$7,995 

2006 TOYOTA RUSH G, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, climate control, rear 

spoiler,59,500 kms, 1500cc....................................................................$11,995 

2008 TOYOTA WISHXLIMITED, 5door,petrol,ABS, air con, auto, climate 

control, 72,500 kms, 1800cc......................................................................$9,995 

2004 TOYOTA FUNCARGO,1300cc, auto, air con, rear spoiler, 

148,000 kms....................................................................................................$4,495 

1994 TOYOTA HILUX, petrol,alloydeck,ute,2000cc................................. SOLD 

2006 TOYOTA RACTIS, twin air bags,ABS, cruise control, air con, 84,000kms, 

1500cc................................................................................................................. SOLD 

2009 TOYOTA ESTIMAHYBRID X4WD 

ABS,AIR CON, 

AUTO DOOR, 

CRUISE CONTROL 

$8,495 $8,995 

$14,995 

AUTOSLTD &RENTALS 

Ph: 308 1396 

Sellingnicecarstonicepeople! 

470 West Street, 


A/H Keith Drummond 

0274 367 646 

ENQUIRE NOW 

-about our range of rental vehicles 

Family,Sports,School or Social Trips 

We have 8, 10 &12seaterminivansavailable. 

Cars and 3trucks forsmall orbig loads also available. 

2269045

Ashburton Courier: April 16, 2020

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