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BBQbossessmokin’ it
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Executivesous­chef Ken
Lindeboom and apprentice
chef MattKennedy aretaking
their passion for American
barbecue cookingtothe next
level.
They are going to teach
people to barbecue at home,
without asmoker,during a
American barbecue­aficionados Matt Kennedy (left) and Ken Lindeboom are keen to pass on their
smoker­cooking knowledge.
class at the Methven Summer
School.
“It’s away theaverageJoe
can buyacheaper cut of meat
and make it special,”says Ken.
The duo have been working
together at Lake House
Restaurant,atLake Hood,
since Ken andhis family
arrived from South Africain
April last year.
Ken, 37,and Matt,18, agold
medal winnerofthe Auckland
NationalSecondary Schools
Culinary Competitionand son
of award winning sausage
maker Paddy Kennedy, are
partofadiverseteam at the
restaurant led by executive
chef David Blundell, and have
been offering American style
smokehouse barbecuemeats
since Covid­19 lockdown
ended.
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Life at
level 2
returns
Mount HuttCollege has
postponed its annual ball on
Friday night as aroundMid
Canterbury people adjusttolife
at alert level 2again.
Socialdistancing,good
handwashing and gatherings of
no morethan 100 are key
measuresand Ashburton mayor
NeilBrownisalsoadvocating
the useofmasks.
Auckland city is in alert level
3afterfour positivetests in one
family and healthauthorities
are tracking the source. The
restofthe country,including
Mid Canterbury,isinalertlevel
2. Thealert levels will be in
forceuntilatleast midnight
Friday while information about
the extentofcommunity
transmissionisgathered.
Mr Brownsaidcommunity
transmissionwas boundto
happenbut peopleneededto
focusontheir own actions.
‘‘Weneed to stayhomeifwe
feelsick or have any symptoms,
downloadthe tracing app on
yourphone if youhaven't done
so already, respect social
distancing rules, and don't start
panic buying.We'veshownwe
can do this and we were really
hopingnot to escalateupany
levels, but now that the call's
beenmade we just needtoget
on with it.’’
Council chiefexecutive
Hamish Riachsaidcouncil
facilities were ensuring social
spacingand contracttracing
arrangements,and ensuring
there wouldbenomorethan
100 people in adefined space.
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Ashburtonartistand art tutor Robin
Arnst celebrated her 80th birthday in
style on Sunday with amad hatter’s
tea party.
The afternoonparty was held at
Ruth Hall’s musical farm At Violinos
near Winchmoreand featured drinks,
cake and amusical recital.
Some 50 guests attended theparty,
most wearing ahat of some
description.
Some hats featured elaborate
Worries after home help axed
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterbury GPsand AgeConcern
are worried that the Canterbury
District HealthBoardhas axed home
help for manyelderlypeople and say
it could resultinmore movinginto
resthomes.
In onecase, aperson in their 90s
who hadbeenreceivinghomehelp for
15 years wastold the servicewould
stop.
Home helpincludes changingthe
sheets on beds, cleaning bathrooms
and vaccuming, tasks manyelderly
struggle with becauseofill health.
TheDHB, via Ashburton Hospital,
stoppedmost home help duringthe
lockdownbecause of worries about
spreading covid.Afterlockdown,
elderly receivingthe service were
assessedoverthe phoneabouttheir
ability to carryonwithoutit.
GPsspokesperson Dr Emma
Andrew said GPswere concerneda
lot of home help hadbeenstoppedfor
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Wearing stylish hats on Sunday were birthday girl Robin Arnst (centre), party
venue host Ruth Hall (left) and Denise Hydes.
designs, including Mrs Arnst’s own
hat thatwas designedbyfriend and
local florist Denise Hydes.
Mrs Arnst was joined at the party by
family, fellow artists, friends and
fellow aquaciseclass members.
‘‘I thoughtthe hat idea would bring
everyoneto thesamelevel and add
somecolour andstyle to my birthday
what appeared to be cost­saving
reasons.
‘‘It is probably to savemoney to
fund other government expenditures
however it mayend up being amore
costly exercise as it mayforcemore
peopleinto residentialcare to get the
help theyneed.’’
She said people should ask for a
reassessment if they stillneeded
help. ‘‘Assessmentsreally need to be
done in person.Unfortunately many
elderly are quite stoical,totheirown
detriment,whenanswering phone
calls fromastranger about their
capabilities.’’
Age ConcernMid Canterbury
presidentJan McClelland saidthe
group had heard fromat least adozen
elderly people who had losttheir
home help andwere anguished by it.
Theorganisation, which advocates
forthe elderly, had written tothe
hospital and askedifthe criteria for
home help hadchanged. Theyare
awaiting an answer.
Mrs McClelland said reducinghome
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party,’’ shesaid.
MrsArnst has paintedand taught
artinastudio above the former post
office buildingon East Streetfor a
number of years.
She has shared thespacewith
fellow artists Margaret Digby and
Alison Ramsay, butwill shortly
relocate to her home.
help during thelockdown wastobe
expected, but thoseelderly people
would not havebeen expecting a
phone callfollowup thatled to the
service beingcut altogether.
She saidtheyshould havebeen
assessed in theirhomes, to get a
better indication of how they had
beencoping. ‘‘I just don’t think you
can evaluate by just afew questions
overthe phone.’’
Someofthose wholost homehelp
had beenreceivingitfor 15 years.
‘‘Youcan’t tellmethatall of asudden
they have turned acorner and are
managing.’’
Mrs McClelland saidmany would
not haveknown thequestionswere
aimed at reviewingtheir home help
service. ‘‘Iftheyhad been warned
that the servicewas going to be
reviewed,theymay well havehad a
support person with them.’’
Homehelp for even60minutesa
week gave an older person
independence. ‘‘This group ofpeople
have to be treated carefully.’’
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Chefsdebut at summer school
From Page 1
They are keen to pass on some
knowledge and inspire others,
especially if it leads to roles in
the hospitality industry, which
has ashortage of chefs.
Ken says prior to lockdown
the restaurant was having
monthly integration evenings of
South African braai and New
Zealand barbecue on the menu.
It introduced the smoked
option which proved very
popular, sold out quickly and
ended up being requested for
wedding breakfasts and
functions.
“For us it was great, we
couldn’t keep up with the
barbecue,” Ken says.
The restaurant invested in a
massive smoker custom­made
New group
unites CBD
Ashburtonretailersand business owners are
beingurgedtojoin anew group aimed at reenergising
and galvanisinginnertown
businesses.
Health 2000 ownerBob McDonald said
thosedoing businessinthe CBD neededa
united front on things like business shopping
hours, parking and dealing with the
AshburtonDistrict Council.
Retailers, business and building owners
are being encouraged to comealongtoa
meeting at Somerset Grocer on August 18.
Mr McDonald said the meeting would start
at 5.45pmand go for an hour.‘‘We want to be
an advocate group for aresurgenceof
business in the CBD.’’
Therewere several pressingissues for
businesses, who are negotiating life in the
covid environment and atwo­year
programme of council works thatinvolves
digging up andrelaying streets and footpaths.
Mr McDonald said businesses were hoping
councilcontractors might work at nightor
easeoff some of the work beforethe
traditionally busyChristmas period so
customers would have easieraccesstoshops.
Other things to be discussed includedasking
councilfor atownsman to do small jobs in the
CBD and keep it tidy,and ashop local
campaign.
Social distance
rules back on
From Page 1
Masks were available for council staff with
customer­facing jobs.
‘‘From acommunity pointofview, we
again urgeeveryone to follow the official
advice and rules –there is great information
on the official websitecovid19.govt.nz .Itis
hugely disappointing to be here again, but
we sawit off lasttime andbyworking
together Ihave no doubtwecan do it again.’’
Mount Hutt College said theball had to be
postponed andanew date wouldbe
confirmedwhenthere was greater certainty.
Ashburton College saiditwas school as
usual for students and staff, with physical
distancing to be practised as perits
pandemic plan.
Medical centres were taking extra
precautionsand all aged care facilities were
backinlockdown andsupermarkets were
controlling shopper numbers.
Mid Canterbury Netball,with premier
competition tonight, wasyesterday awaiting
advice from its national body but preparing
to play with a100 people limit. The
Ashburton GolfClub advised club play would
continuewith social distancing.
by SmokeDogg Smokers in
Kaiapoi.
Weighing awhopping 1.2
tonne, the double­door reverse
smoker was the biggest the
company had ever built.
Each door weighs 50kg, with a
counter lever, so is like amini
workout each time it’s opened.
And it’s opened alot with
meat constantly being checked
and the temperature kept at an
even 150 degrees Celsius.
The barbecue bistro, aptly
named Smoke, has had rave
reviews, including from afew
ex­pat Americans living in Mid
Canterbury.
It’s atestament to the long
hours the duo put into cooking
cuts of meat such as brisket
(breast section), Boston butt
(pork shoulder), pork ribs and
Ashburton’s
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chicken; the meats need up to
10 hours cooking time, using
meat rubs as authentic as
possible.
The slow cooked meats are
also used to make the
restaurant’s own sausages,
mince and meat patties.
At full capacity the Lake
House smoker could feed 100 to
200 people, depending on the
cuts of meat being smoked.
One of the secrets to cooking
American barbecue is cooking
meat slowly and at alow
constant temperature, and Ken
says there’s areal science to it.
It’s one he has perfected over
time, dabbling with barbecue
techniques while working in a
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Bridge case work
Details of abusiness case to support funding
for asecond bridge over the Ashburton River
continued to be worked on.
Ashburton District Council staff and
consultants met with NZTA in mid­February to
fill out anew benefits framework. Another
workshop was held last week.
Roading manager Brian Fauth said council
had to supply evidence that the bridge was
value for money and followed the lines of
current government policy thinking.
Part of the process was completing
investment logistics mapping.
‘‘As part of that ILM exercise, we had to
readdress what the problems were, ask if they
are still relevant and if the decision that has
been made is still appropriate going forward.’’
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grew up in Ashburton and has been in so many
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Lottie helps out foodbank
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Eatyourtea,there are children
starving in the world ­it’s aline
trotted outbymany parents at the
dinner table.
Four­year­old Lottie Hurst heard
that then found out there areactually
childrenin her hometown that need
food and has done something about it.
Lottie,short for Charlotte, goes to
Phoenix Pre­School, andwill go to
AllentonSchoolafter sheturns five at
theend of the year. Shehas been
collecting food and dropped offfour
big boxes to the SalvationArmy
foodbank.
Herfood donation projecthas
captured the hearts of her ownfamily
and the pre­schoolcommunity.
Aunt Gayle Smith­Busch said
Lottieinvestigated the dinnertable
remark and thediscussionevolved to
people in needinher own
community.
She setupand decorated a
donation box at Phoenix andinvited
familiestocontribute. She even
advised food items best suited were
non­perishables like cereal, cans of
food,noodles andspaghetti.
Mum Sonya Hurst spreadthe word
at Hinds School, whereshe works,
and dad Nathan didthe same at
SmithScapes. Postsonsocialmedia
helped her cause andshe was given a
$100 Countdown voucher to add to
thedonation.
‘‘She is talking aboutitwith people
Salvation Army foodbank manager Judith Beaumont and Lottie Hurst, 4, with
food donations collected by the youngster.
all thetime,’’ Gayle said. ‘‘She has a
big heart. It’s beautiful.’’
Salvation Army foodbankmanager
Judith Beaumont saiddemand for
foodparcelsvaried, with up to 12
going out someweeks;but she is
holding her breath until September
when the Government’s wagesubsidy
cameoff.
The number of joblessisexpected
to increase as some businesses shed
staff they have tried to keep in jobs
since March. Mortgage holidays are
alsoending soon.
Shesaid donations like Lottie’s
were important to help thefoodbank
stock up in preparation for harder
times.
‘‘While it is relatively quiet at the
moment, it willnot staythat way. It
willbeinteresting whenthe wage
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Lottie is continuing to collect food
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Megan Hands is new candidate
National’s new
candidate for the
Rangitata electorate
Megan Hands moved
straightinto campaign
mode following her
selection and has spent
the past few days
meeting andgreeting
people in Ashburton.
The environmental
farm consultant lived in
the electorate until
moving northjust across
the boundary for work but will move
back if voters electher as their MP in
the election on September 19.
Ms Handssaid there was only a
short timeuntil voting beganand she
would be working hard, though she
was familiar with the districtand its
strong farmingbusinesses because of
her work in the pastfive years. She
has lived in Ashburtonand Rakaia.
Megan Hands
“Rangitata is alarge
electorateand I’ll be
getting out tryingtomeet
as many people as
possible,’’ she said. ‘‘I
care about this
community andthis part
of thecountry, Iwant to
see it continuetogrow
andthrive.’’
She waschosenas
National’s candidate
after afinal selection
meeting in Ashburton last
weekend. The party neededanew
candidate after sitting NationalMP
Rangitata Falloon’s shock
resignationafter allegations he sent
inappropriate imagestoyoung
women.
Ms Hands was elected to
Environment Canterbury last year
andwas previously co­chair of the
Selwyn Te Waihora water zone
committee.
She was borninthe North Island
and grew up on dairy farms, and
movedsouth to attendLincoln
University. She has had along
involvement with Young Farmers
and is atwo­timeregionalfinalistin
the Young Farmer of the Year
contest. Shelives with herfiance
Simon Morseand son Jack, andtwo
dogs, on alifestyleblock at
Homebush.
She says she brings astrong voice
for rural towns and communitiesand
people are worried about the future,
whether they wouldhaveajob and
how they would support their family,
she said.
“National is focused on supporting
Rangitata, from backingKiwis who
havelost their jobsand are looking to
starttheir own business, to backing
existing businesses to takeon
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Bowlers win battle to stay in domain
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The Ashburton Bowling Club
has won its battle to stay in the
Ashburton Domain.
A30­year development plan
had proposed moving it to make
way for acentral hub for all
domain users, but club
members and supporters
rallied in opposition. They
were among 164 people to make
submissions on the plan, which
is aliving document regularly
reviewed.
Ashburton District
councillors hearing the
submissions this week were
almost unanimously in favour
of the bowling club staying
where it is in the centre of the
domain and the planned hub,
which is more like acovered
outdoor eating and meeting
space, being created on the
western side of the existing
playground and anew water
play area, where aBBQ now
sits.
Cr Leen Braam, alandscape
architect, backed the architects
of the development plan and
said the bowling club land was
anatural centre for the domain.
He said the plan needed to be
visionary.
But other councillors
disagreed and said relocating
the proposed hub was the best
way forward for all parties.
They also said they wanted the
bowling club to be part of the
domain and suggested its high
solid fences be replaced with
‘‘see­through’’ alternatives so
players and the greens could be
seen.
Other projects in the
development plan include a
new in and out access road from
Walnut Avenue, likely to
happen when NZTA puts in
new traffic lights at the
intersection of the avenue and
State Highway 1(West Street).
The aviary, old and tired,
seems destined to go in favour
of bees and butterflies.
Council’s current parks depot
will be reduced and anew car
park created near the West
Street entrance, which will be
left in and left out only.
Councillors spent aday
working through public
submissions and their
preferences will now be worked
into afinal draft development
plan that will go to the
community services committee
on August 27, then to full
council for approval.
Balancing ratepayers’
expectations for the space was
abig job.
Jo Ryk, abowler, said the
Ashburton club had been there
for over 120 years and the
greens and facilities coveted by
others. There was no money to
relocate the clubrooms and
develop new greens elsewhere.
He asked for a10­year
extension on their current
lease from 2028 to 2038.
The club presented apetition
with over 1000 names (650
online and 412 on paper) to
support its stance.
Former district councillor
Robin Kilworth, who lived on
Walnut Avenue across from the
domain, said council needed to
protect the park and make sure
new development did not creep
on to existing open space.
She was against the
development of too many
footpaths, including one
running the length of domain to
be called Walnut Avenue
promenade.
She said it was hard planning
for future uses, as even the
existing tennis courts and
hockey turf had not been
foreseen 30 years out.
The domain was planned
when Ashburton town was first
laid out in 1864. Seeking
feedback for the current
development plan, council
asked for inspirational, bold
and visionary ideas.
Aswag of other
improvements have been
proposed, some aimed at better
linking the CBD and the
southern corner of the domain.
Apedestrian crossing over SH1
at Wills Street and apedestrian
bridge over the highway were
suggested.
There were also requests
from submitters to reinstate the
flying fox, which was
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www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mask mission for sock­makers
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
NZ SockCoisboosting
production of its merinomasks
and can’t currently keepup
with demand.
Owner of the Ashburton
company, Euan Sparrow, said
he hadordered three maskmaking
machines from Italy
and had committed to meeting
abigmonthly overseas orderof
covid masks by theend of
October.
The specialist sock­maker is
using itsinnovative technology
to makemasks with antibacterial
inners from wool, a
natural fibregrown at its back
door.
Euan said nearly 1000 masks
were ordered onlinewithin a
14­hour window last week after
ministerofhealthChris
Hipkins said all Kiwisshould
have amaskonhand in case of
communitytransmission and
an escalation up to Alert Level
2.
NZ Sock Co is known for its
sock science ­socks produced
at theAshburton factory are
worn by soldiers, outdoor
adventurers andocean racers
in extreme conditions all over
the world. Its biggest customer
is Kathmandu.
The masks aremerinowool
and the company did aspecial
run of redmasks and socks for
local Labour MP Jo Luxton and
agriculture minister Damien
O’Connorlast week.
The ministerresponded by
taking off hisshoes and
showing that he was already a
fan of the local socks.The
freebies will make their way to
the Beehive’s top office.
NZ Sock Co owner Euan Sparrow (right) with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor, local Labour
MP Jo Luxton and Ashburton mayor Neil Brown.
The sock company had other
messagestoo ­they wanted
government to know that two of
its specialist workforce were
anxiousabout their work visas.
Euan has had trouble finding
staff forthe sock factoryin
NewZealandand thetwo
migrant workers areacrucial
part of the team; he needs to
know they willbeabletostay.
He said he advertised
regularly in New Zealand and
currently had up to 10 casual
jobs going, working anightshift
to help produce andfinish the
masksbeingmade.
Nearly 160,000masks have
beenmanufactured since
lockdown, most sold around
New Zealand and Australia.
TheLabour MPs and visiting
Ashburton District councillors
werealso shown the
company’s latest sock
technology, which turns strong
woolusually usedincarpet
into soft wool for socks.It’s a
secretprocess that Euan and
hisfamily have beenworking
on for three years.
Woolfrom NewZealandis
currently sent overseasfor
processing into yarn that is
sent backtoAshburtonand
made into socks.
There is no processing
facility in NewZealandthat
could handle the volume
needed.
The sock company started40
years ago withsix staff making
school and rugby socks.
Now it caters for the
specialist outdoor market and
wants to be able to trace its
yarntothe sheep farmer.
The ministersaid woolwas a
naturaland sustainable fibre
with many uses, which was
goodnews for the planet.
Bin checks for recycling offenders
Ashburton District Council
staff will check every yellowlidded
wheelie bin to make
sure people are complying
with new recycling rules and
offending households will be
offered more ‘‘education‘‘.
Since August 1, only plastics
1, 2and 5can now be collected
for recycling.
Solid waste manager Craig
Goodwin said not one truck
had been accepted for
recycling in Christchurch in
the first three days of the new
regime ­the kerbside
collection had been too
contaminated with nonrecyclables.
The changes followed a
month of advertising and
communication from council
to ratepayers.
Mr Goodwin said members
of his team would be on the
street with collection trucks
for the next four to six weeks,
walking ahead of the truck and
checking every single bin.
They would do as much
education as they could, he
said.
Information, including
stickers detailing what could
and couldn’t be recycled, had
been sent to households in the
past week.
Mr Goodwin said the stickers
were designed to be fixed on
the lid of the wheelie bin so
people would think about what
they were putting in.
Further work would be
needed to ensure
contaminations levels were
kept to aminimum and there
would be kerbside audits of
bins in problem areas.
Cr Carolyn Cameron said she
had fielded alot of calls about
recycling and the stickers
would be useful.
Soft plastics (that can be
scrunched in the hand) are
now going to landfill with
other waste. The tonnage of
rubbish being sent to Kate
Valley by the Ashburton
council has increased but that
is because more recycling is
being rejected because of
contamination.
Ratepayers were allowed to
mix waste and recycling
during lockdown but many
have not returned to good
recycling habits ­97.74 tonnes
was rejected in June because
of contamination, way up from
21.60 tonnes in March.
District councillors hearing
about the recycling changes
said there was abigger issue of
rubbish around town, with
many people discarding fast
food wrappers and plastic
drink containers on roadsides.
IN BRIEF
BOOK SALE
Downonreading material? Pop into
the Ashburton Library as they have
atable sale goingon.
Books that have been pruned
from the library’s collection are
beingdisposed of andmany are for
sale or otherwise beingrecycled.
LONG­DROPS OUT
Twonew pre-fabricated toilets,
costing $193,000, havebeen
orderedtoreplace public long-drop
toilets at Bowyers Stream and
WakanuiBeach. These willbe
installed in March.
Public toilets in the Ashburton
Domain are alsogetting attention
afterone of the cubicleswas set
alight by vandals.One cubicle
needs complete refittingand
relining.
AG ADVISOR
Richard Fitzgerald is theAshburton
District Council’snew agricultural
portfolio advisor; he started this
week.
TheMethven man hasextensive
knowledge of working in andwith
the agricultural sector and brings a
wealth of knowledge and contacts.
He will supportfarmingand agribusiness
industrieswith an
overarching aim of building
resilience andhelpingfuture proof
the Mid Canterbury economy.
APPRENTICE
FUNDING
Up to 30 Mid Canterbury
apprenticescouldbefunded
through agovernmentregional
apprentice initiative. TheAshburton
District Council is workingwith
Timaru and North Otagocouncils on
the project, whichisfacilitated
through the Provincial Growth Fund.
Moneyisavailable to train
apprenticesand assistemployers to
attractnew and retainexisting
apprenticeswhile dealingwith
covid; 44 potential apprentices
attended ameeting in Ashburton
recently to hear about it.
XMAS WELCOME
The Office of Ethnic Communities
has givenAshburton$13,000to
makeits annual Christmas
celebrations more inviting and
inclusive to newcomers in the
district.
Welcoming Communitiesadvisor
Janice McKaysaid this Christmas
could be difficult this year for many
with overseas family and theywould
needsupport.
SPORTS CENTRE
EA Networks Centre users will
notice tapemarking and barriers up
around the facilitytodayaspartof
alertlevel2socialdistancing
measures. Theswim school is
operating as scheduled.
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Catamaran project almost there
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
It’s been alabour of love and a
20­year journey, but next month
Mitch McIntosh will take his
hand­built 40 foot (12.2m)
catamaran from apaddock in
Ashburton and into theocean at
Timaru.
Theimpressive craft has been
named Mackatac, but the
builder was seriously
contemplatingcalling it
‘perseverance’.
Thecatamaran project was a
pipe dream hatched over 30
years ago, but was it expected to
take five years to complete
rather than two decades.
It has been built from scratch
in Mitch’s workshop, which has
grown to accommodate it.
First one hull was crafted
meticulously from strip
planking and thenfibreglassed.
Asecondhull followed.
Thetwo hulls eventually came
together as one.
Thesame Western Redcedar
planking was usedfor theboom,
forebeam and15m mast.
Themast andforebeam were
also carbon fibred.
Mitch designed theboomso
that it can collect water and the
mast alone took months to build.
‘‘I’ve always wanted to builda
boat, it’s just taken quite abit
Mitch McIntosh on his hand­built 40 foot catamaran that will soon be moved to the water.
longer than Ienvisioned.
‘‘I’ve fitted the project in
around different work
commitments overthe years and
I’ve bought materials and parts
as Icould afford them.’’
Mitch said good progresshad
been made over the last five
years andhewas proud of what
he had achieved.
He had gone into theproject
with good woodworking skills,
but along the building journey
had learnt many others skills,
including fibreglassing and
welding.
Theinternet had come in
handy at times, he said.
Mitch, who is 71,was born and
raised in Hinds andhas a
farming background.
He worked in Western
Australia for anumber of years
and is currently amilk tanker
driver.
After he has completed the
current milk season he intends
sailing offinto the sunset.
His retirement plans include
living on the boat full time and
sailing it. First, however, he
needs to learn tosail it.
He hasnonautical
backgroundorsailing skills, but
is unfazed and can’t wait to start
learning.
‘‘I reckon it will takemetwo to
three monthstolearn, with
plentyofpractical involved.
‘‘I’llhavetosit the coast
guard’s maritimecourse as
well.’’
The sails forthe catamaran
are not expected for another
three months, butthe craft’s two
engines will allow Mitch to
cruise at between six and 10
knots.
The seven tonne catamaran is
spaciousand totally selfcontained
and will be ahome
from home for its builder.
It has agalley, two toilets,
shower,sleeping for eightand a
high tech wheel house.
It features two large andsix
smaller solar panels,wind
generatorand amast camera to
see the front of the big boat.
Electrical and gas surveys
have been signed offand
another will follow for
insurance purposes.
Mitch reckons the project has
cost him between $200,000 and
$250,000.
There are stillafew small
jobs to complete before the
catamaran is shifted from the
paddock andtaken to its
temporary mooring in Timaru.
Sign writing on the side of the
boat with featurethe boat’s
name, aScotsman in akilt
wavingasword, and afern.
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TheRotaryClub of Ashburtoninvites the
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AshburtonEvent Centre,
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Doorsopen6.30pm
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followedbyanopenquestion and answer session
Allthose interested arewelcome to attend
2302791
Council wants feedback
on priorities for district
Whatdoyou think shouldbe
top priorities for the
AshburtonDistrict Council
in the nextthree years ...
roading? The environment?
Has covidchanged your
priorities?
Council is preparing to
update its long­termplan and
is asking residents to share
the ideas andissuesthey
thinkare most important.
MayorNeilBrown saidthe
yearhad beenchallenging
andunsettling,right across
the country.
‘‘And we’ve feltthe effects
in our community too. This
survey is also achance to let
the council knowhow things
are goingfor you.
‘‘We want to make sure we
are making well­informed
decisions for ourfuture that
reflecthow residentsare
faring.’’
The 2018 It's Our Place
campaign gatheredmore
than2324responses from
residents for the 2018­28
Long TermPlan.Top
prioritiesthen were roading,
communitysafety,
environment, towncentre
development, second bridge,
business development, EA
Networks Centre
development andnew
entertainmentcentres.
Now councilisstarting to
prepare its2021­31long­term
planand hasanonline
surveyopenuntil September
18,via its website.
‘‘Three years ago,weasked
our communitywhattheir
top priorities were andthis
influenced our decision
making for the current longterm
plan. Now, it's time to
build our nextplanand we
wanttoassess if thoseissues
are still as important to
residents, or if they think our
districtshould be focused on
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Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
9
WHITEBAITERS
WEEK
One week old twin lambs keep within aclose distance to their mother
on the micro­farm of Hipi Cheese owners Jacy and Allan Ramsay.
Lambsarrive
Early lambingisunderway for
HipiCheese owner/operators
Jacyand Allan Ramsay.
The couple, who have amix of
East Friesian milking ewes,
Dairymead geneticswith adash
of Awassi, have amicro­farm
block on the edge of Ashburton
township.
Of their 24 ewes,eight have
already lambed producing 17
lambssince early last week. They
have include two sets of triplets
andsometwins, with one lamb
death.
While afew ewesare still to
lamb, most of the mob will lamb
in September.Other newborns
have been spotted around the
district.
Paperdeliverer
celebrates 90th
The country’s oldest newspaper
delivery‘boy’has turned 90.
Derek Prebble has delivered
the Ashburton Courierfor the
last 12 months and his run
includes theCatherwood
Avenue/BeltRoad/Woods Street
area of Allenton.
Forhim the run is ‘‘a social
thing.’’
He delivers156 papers in agolf
cart and it takes between twoto
three hours, depending how
people he stops to have achat
with along the way.
Mr Prebble was excused his
deliveryduties last Thursday
because of aplannedbirthday
trip to Wellingtontosee family.
He donates his paperrun
money to worthy causes like the
Westpac Helicopter and
Canterbury Charity Hospital.
Mr Prebble is very active for
his ageand still plays badminton
and golf.
He is amemberofthe Central
Friendship Club,plays bridge
and has beenavolunteer at Mid
Derek Prebble with asweet
birthday treat.
CanterburyCancer Society since
2002.
The former Coldstream crop
farmer has been married to
Jeanette for nearly61years.
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notice lodged by afuneral
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DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS
CRANSHAW, Thomas (Tom):
Died peacefully in his sleep
at home in Ashburton on
August 3, 2020 aged 93
years.
Independenttothe last.
Devoted husband of the
late Betty, pikelet maker
and loved father and
father-in-law of Anne and
Milton McKenzie (Kurow),
Kate and Hank Murney
(Ashburton), and the late
Pauline. Cherished Poppa
of Deborah and Poté
(Cairns), Mathew and Leigh
(Otaki), Jayne and Peter
(Ashburton), Tara and Phil
(Christchurch), and Willie
and Jess (Ashburton), and a
much loved and respected
Poppa of his greatgrandchildren
and greatgreat-grandchild.
After along and very useful
life.
Messages to: c/- Tom’s
family, PO Box 431,
Ashburton7740.
Aprivate family celebration
has been held.
GREEN, Dr Henry: On
July 22 2020 at Radius
Millstream Ashburton,
aged 92 years. Dearly loved
husband of Joy. Loved
father and father-in-law of
Jane and Craig, Rachel and
Prem, Simon and Nicola,
Martin and Brenda. Much
loved Grandad of Luke and
Rohan, Omar and Imran,
Mikayla and Petra, Dylan
and Emma. Messages to the
Green Family,c/- PO Box472
Ashburton 7740. Aservice
for Henry will beheld at St
Stephens Anglican Church,
Park Street, Ashburton
on Friday 14 August
commencing at 1.30pm,
followed by interment at
the Ashburton New Lawn
Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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JONATHAN, Janice Merle;
On August 6th 2020. Passed
away peacefully with her
family at Ashburton, aged
70 years. Loved partner of
Brian Brough. Treasured
mum and mother-in-law
of Lisa and Matt, Nikora
and Alice, Phillip and Erin,
and special Nana to Jacob
Bainbridge; Alex, and
Miriama. Messages to the
Jonathan Family,c/- PO Box
472 Ashburton7740.
A service to celebrate
Janice’slifehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
McPHERSON, DorothyJean
(Dot): On August 8th 2020.
Passed away peacefully at
Christchurch Hospital.Inher
89th year.Dearly lovedwife
and friend of the late Jack
McPherson. Companion of
Wally Grieve for the past 23
years. Much loved mother
and mother in law ofGarry
and Mandi (Whangarei),
Glenda and George
Janiec (Perth), Murray
and Margaret, and Bruce
and Denise. Loved Nana/
Grandma of Candace and
Jono, Trent and Isi; Michael
and Mary, Simon and
Rhiarn; Rhys and Lauren,
Brydie and Neil; Brodie and
Amber, and Scott. Loved
Nana Dot of all her great
grandchildren. Messages to
the McPherson Family, c/-
PO Box339 Ashburton7740.
Donations to the Starship
Children’s Hospital would
be appreciated and may be
leftatthe service. Aservice
to celebrateDot’s lifewill be
held at our chapel, cnr East
and CoxStreets,Ashburton,
on Thursday August 13th
commencing at 1.00pm,
followed by interment at
the Ashburton New Lawn
Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
McPHERSON, DorothyJean
(Dot): On August 8th 2020.
Deeply loved partner and
friend for 23years of Wally
Grieve. Lovedand treasured
by his family Alan and Kathy,
Paul and Katie (Australia)
Janice and the late Ray
Milner, Mike and Jenny, and
all their grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Dot
wasaninspirational Lady to
us all and we will miss her
special hugs.
REVELEY Mabel Ellen: On
August 7th 2020, peacefully
at Radius Millstream,
Ashburton, aged 95 years.
Loved wife of the late
William. Loved mother and
mother-in-law of Pauline
and Robin Jessep, Peter
and Rhonda, George and
Pamela, Claire and Dirk
Straver, Shirley and Colin
Harvey and Vince and
Maree. Also loved Nana of
her 16 grandchildren, 24
great grandchildren and 1
great great granddaughter.
No flowers by request
please but donations to
The City Mission would
be gratefully received and
may beleft atthe service.
Messages to the Reveley
Family, c/- PO Box 472
Ashburton7740.
A Memorial Service to
celebrate Mabel’s life will
be held at the Mt Somers
Rugby Club Rooms,
Buccleugh Street, Mt
Somers on Thursday 13
August at 11am.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
STEVENSON, Lillian Ellen:
Peacefully at home in
Temuka onAugust 7, 2020
aged 89 years.
Loved wife of the late
Tom, dearly loved mother
and mother-in-law of
Rachel and Michael Reddy
(Dunedin). Much loved
sister of Evelyn Flowers and
the late Noeline Blogg.
Messages to: c/- The
Stevenson Family, PO Box
6035, Ashburton7742.
In lieu of flowers donations
to St John Ambulance
Temuka would be
appreciated and may be
made at the service.
A memorial service for
Lillian has been held.
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Family Notices
Enquiries phone Mary,Karen or Jann
on 308 7664
or call into 199 Burnett Street.
WATSON, Maurice Walter
(Walt):Athome inGeraldine
on August 10, 2020 aged 78
years.
Dearly loved husband of
Bev, lovedfather and fatherin-law
of Tony and Kim,
and Michelle and Aaron
Cochrane. IdolizedGrandad
of Kane,and Evie; Alana and
Te Rau, Nicole, and Shania.
And a much loved greatgrandad
of Tāwhiri-Rangi.
Messages to:c/- TheWatson
Family, PO Box 6035,
Ashburton7742.
In lieu offlowers donations
to St John Ambulance
Geraldine would be
appreciated and may be
made at the service.
A service to celebrate
Walt’s life will be held at
the Geraldine Primary
Community Hall, Wilson
Street, Geraldine on
Saturday, 15 August at
1.30pm. Followed by
private cremation.
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life as normal.
You can still go to
work and school, but a
number of rules need
to be followed.
Keep your distance
from other people in
public, wash your
hands, sneeze and
cough into your elbow,
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you’ve been and who
you’ve seen and wear a
face covering if you
can.
People at higher risk
of severe illness from
Covid­19 are
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additional precautions
when leaving home.
Get tested for Covid­
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are free.
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Since 1982
Freshwater protection
Newrulestoprotectand
restore New Zealand’s
freshwater have been
passedinto law.
It’s amovewelcomed by
environmentminister David
Parker and agriculture
minister Damien O’Connor,
but hasbeen frustrating to
Federated Farmers national
environment spokesperson
ChrisAllen,ofMid
Canterbury.
He said it had beena
frustrating time knowing
lawswere being written and
withlimited input into their
development.
‘‘The political drivers
behindthese regulations did
not leave awhole lotofroom
fordemocratic process. The
revised regulationwhich
landed(last) week does show
signs that the Government
listened in thelast few
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weeks andhas triedto
modifyits targets in some
areas.’’ he said.
‘‘Wehopetheyremain
opentothiskindofreview.’’
Thefullcontent of the
‘Essential Freshwater’
package was theresult of
almosttwo years of talking
without seeingthe detail, he
said.
‘‘No­onedisputesthe
importanceofwaterquality
and our need tocontinually
aim to implement systems
that will maintainor
improve water quality,not
degradeit.
‘‘Weall do that on our
farms, everyday.’’
He said the essential
freshwater package took
New Zealand on astringent
anddeterminedpathto
improve water quality at all
costs.
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‘‘And there willbecosts,’’
he said,asmoneyand
resources were needed to
implement, monitor and
enforcethe new regulations.
‘‘We’ve alreadyseen Otago
Regional Council estimate it
will need 50more stafftodo
thiswork,’’ he said.
‘‘Councilsall over the
country (and thereare 78 of
them)are going to need to
completelyreviewtheir
planningprocesses, and in
many cases, start over again.
‘‘This is expensive,and
thewhole community pays.’’
Mr Parker saidthe
regulationsdelivered
government’scommitment
tostopfurther degradation,
show material
improvements within five
years and restore the
nations waterways tohealth
within ageneration.
Grass tender
Ashburton council is seeking tenders for the
removal/saleofstanding grass at Ocean
Farm.
The areacovered is approximately 280
hectaresofpasture irrigated with treated
wastewater.
Oceanfarm is council’s wastedisposal
farm nearActon.

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Iron artist Jo loves colour
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Jo Campbell started
makingcolourful planters
from recycled iron three
years andhasn’t looked
back.
Sheisbusier than she
ever could have imagined
and has roped in family to
lend ahand.
Jo comes up with the
design ideas, colour
schemes and applies the
spray paint.
HusbandJohn uses his
skills to cut and shape the
recycled rawmaterial.
Whenlettering is
needed, the steady hand of
daughter Hayleeisused.
GrandsonLuka has also
added his mark with some
paint design splashes.
Jo,aformer office
worker, had no interestin
art at Ashburton College,
buther daughter is creative
and so is her mother and
mother­in­law.
‘‘I wasvisiting the
markets with Haylee one
day andshe suggested Itry
making something.
‘‘It planted the seedand I
wenthome, foundabit of
old ironand made my first
planter.’’
Through trial anderror,
she has learnt about the
intricaciesofspray
paintingand masking.
‘‘The temperature and
humidity levels really need
to be right when you’re
painting, otherwise you’re
Jo Campbell with some of the colourful iron art she makes with help from her husband
and family.
wastingyour time.’’
Feedback from
customers had been great
and encouraged her to
develop more ideas.
‘‘People like the things I
make because they are
unique, colourfuland they
wear well.
‘‘They are agood option
for peoplewho are hardto
buy for, or whohave
everything.’’
Rainbow coloured
planters,standing between
45cm and 1m tall, are
current good sellers.
Theproduct range also
includes giant jandals,
Christmas trees, rustic
signs and love hearts.
Shesells at various
marketsand also via her
Facebookpage.
She alsomakes custom
pieces and is workingwith
alocal sign writer on
decalsthat can be applied
to the iron.
Makingironart is Jo’s
‘‘happy place’’ and also a
form of therapy that helps
her deal with the death of
her son Jamie eightyears
ago.Jo’s favouritecolouris
red, just likeJamie’s.
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
11
More CBD detail
Ashburton District Council is to get in­depth
reports about the CBD beautification work
every three months, to highlight progress,
delays andbudget variances.
Water, stormwaterand wastewater pipes
havebeen laid on Cass, Burnett and Tancred
streets; rain gardens andother footpath work
on the eastern side of Cass Street will be nearly
complete at the end of August.
About14per cent of the $15 million revamp
budget has beenspent.
Councilprojects and operations manager
Shyamal Ram said laying thepipes wasslower
work but progress would be quicker andmoney
spent faster in the laterstages of the project.
Work to connect new stormwater pipes and
build raised pavement on Cass Street will close
parts of thestreet until theend of the month.
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New vaping rules
Smokefree Mid Canterbury are
pleased vaping products and
heated tobacco deviceswill be
regulated after newlandmark
legislation was passed last week.
Spokesperson Carly McDowell
saiditwas importantvaping was
usedasatool to quit smoking, not
along term option.People have
to remember that anything
inhaledhas the abilityto
comprise lung health, she said.
Vaping had caused alotof
difficulties in schools and homes
with many youngpeople
experimenting with vaping
products.
She was pleased government
hadlistened and putthe
Smokefree Environments and
Regulated Products (Vaping)
AmendmentBill in place to put
NewZealandontract to saving
thousands of lives for a
smokefree generation.
The newlaw will be phasedin
over time but from November
2020vaping in workplaces will be
prohibited, advertising and
sponsorship relating to vaping
products prohibited, sale of
vaping products and toy vaping
products to under­18sprohibited,
importation and saleofproducts
for oraluse prohibited,
manufacturers and importers
must advise the ministry of
adverse reactions to vaping
products.
Then from May 2021 heated
tobacco devices must notbeon
display, schools, early childhood
centres, must display‘no smoking
or vaping’ notices, vaping and
smokelesstobacco products must
not contain colours.
From August 2021:new
regulations come into force,
retailers can apply to be specialist
vape retailers, manufacturers and
importerscan startnotifying
products andfrom February 2022
retailers must display health
warnings and R18 notices.
NOTICE OF HELICOPTER USE
FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF
TRANSMISSION LINES IN YOUR AREA.
Transpower, the owner and operator of
the national grid, will be carrying out a
routine visual maintenance inspection of
transmission lines in your area by helicopter.
We will be undertaking inspections of the
structures on the Glenavy to Waitaki 110kV
line and also our Roxburgh to Islington
220 kV line (as shown on the map) by alow
flying helicopter over the next two months.
Our first flyover date is planned for
Monday 31 August 2020.
The helicopter will fly at aconstant speed of
about 30 km/h, starting at Waitaki and will
take approximately 4hours per session.
Aviemore
Waitaki
Livingstone
Black Point
Bells Pond
Geraldine
79
Oamaru
It’s important to us that you are kept informed and updated on our activities.
If you require further information, please call Myles Stichman 0274 779 693 or 03 688 2689.
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RURAL/LIFESTYLE
Harvest yield up
Fewer hectares planted across six crops
nationwide but still an increase in total
tonnage comparedto last season. The 2019
results were below average but strong yields in
2020and even anew world record with 17.398
tonnes/hectare of Kerrin wheatharvested on
EricWatson’s Ashburton farmatestament to
great management and apretty goodgrowing
season,says Federated Farmers vice chairman
grain Brian Leadley. The yield rises inthe
AIMI surveycompared to 2019were: wheat up
anestimated 26%,feedbarley up 12%, milling
wheat up 11%, malting barley up 1%, milling
oats up 5% and feed oats up 6%.
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Wheat and Wheels plans
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Planning is under way for theMid
Canterbury VintageMachinery
Club’s Wheat andWheels Rally.
It is timedtocelebrate 175th
anniversary of Massey.
It may be twoyears away but for
host arablefarmer Anthony
Hampton it’s goingtotake rotation
planning.
Members fromthe club visited the
plannedrally site recently to view its
location and suss outwhat was
neededwith centre ring, static
displayarea, food area,wheat
harvesting paddocks and carparking
afew of the things to be considered.
Mr Hampton, athird generation
farmer, runsacroppingoperation
with wife Julie,ontheir 570 hectare
farmmidway between Lauriston and
Barrhill, at thenorthern sideofMid
Canterbury.
Mr Hampton, whoisthe firstofhis
generationonthe farm;hehas two
sons and adaughter, has been
involved in cropping all his life.
He said before irrigation was
available on the farm,healso hada
crop andsheep operation, now there
were more crops with up to 6500
store lambs.
He is planning his croprotations of
wheatand grass seedontwo 30
hectare paddocks to coincide with
the rally on April 1to3,2022.
It will also mean delayingthe
planting of up to eight hectares of
wheatinapatch that can be
harvested duringthe rally as part of
Members of the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club at the site of the
Wheat and Wheels rally to be held on April 1­3, 2022.
PHOTO SUPPLIED.
adisplayevent.
MrHampton said thesize of the
wheatfield will depend on the
interest from members who want to
run their headersatthe rally.
Therewere newer headers with
bigger capacity whichwill need
more to harvest, he said.
Mr Hampton offered to hostthe
2022rally to coincidewith 175 years
of Masseyashe hasahandfuloffarm
machines and acollectionof
Massey’s on farm that he will showas
part of the displays.
His Masseycollection will be
joined by othersowned by club
members and ‘‘not just Massey’’ ­
there will be hundreds of machinery
entriesonshow.
The last event, which had atrucks
and tracks theme, washeldin2016
on the farmofPeter Butterick at
Wakanui.
It was the second time theclubhad
run such andevent ­the first was in
2013 ­and saw around 6000 people
visit across twodays with more than
800 machinery entries as well as
steam vehicles, fire engines,military
vehicles, vintageand classic cars,
implements, chainsaws and logging
equipment andstationaryengines.
There were alsoheaders spanning
the ages workinginthe wheat
paddock.
Mr Hampton said there was stilla
lot of work to be done and overthe
nextfew monthsclub members
would work out the conveners of
different areas of the rally.
Rangitata flood protection funds
Rangitata River flood recovery is
one of the six projects in Canterbury
to benefit from $15.5 million in
central government funding for flood
protection measures, keeping
communities safer and boosting the
region’s economy. The funding has a
total combined value of $24.2 million
and forms part of the $210 million for
shovel­ready climate resilience and
flood protection projects being
delivered through $3 billion of
infrastructure contingency set aside
in Budget 2020.
Environment Canterbury river
engineering manager Leigh Griffiths
was delighted by the funding,
expected to help stimulate regional
economies and get people into work.
“Improving flood protection is a
critical ‘first step’ climate change
adaptation action. This is agreat
example of where co­investment can
truly benefit local communities and
provide for current inhabitants and
future generations for years to
come.”
Funding of the projects offers a
raft of benefits including the
creation of jobs, leading to
sustainable economic growth and
recovery from the effects of Covid­
19; encouragement of environmental
sustainability;
helping communities to build
resilience against the effects of
climate change by managing higher
magnitude and more frequent flood
events; and the protection of critical
infrastructure.
ECan councillor John Sunckell
said the funding reflected the
importance of Canterbury’s braided
rivers and the need to protect them,
and those who live near them.
“Five of the projects are on
Canterbury’s braided rivers, which
are ataonga and highly valued by
NgaiTahu. They are stunning
landscape features, with high
natural and cultural values. This
funding allows us to simultaneously
care for braided rivers as the special
places they are, while keeping our
community safe with key
infrastructure projects.”
Other projects to receive funding:
Waiau Township –stopbank repairs
and upgrades, Ashley/Rakahuri ­
river protection and fairway
management, Waimakariri River ­
Kaiapoi community flood protection,
Halswell/Hurutini ­weed barrier
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Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
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TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Members of the Pendarves Young Farmers Club gave Farmstrong's Guy Taylor $5400 raised during their Speed Shear event earlier
this year.
PHOTO SUPPLIED.
Speed shear for Farmstrong
The Pendarves Young
Farmers speed shearevent
earlierthisyear raised $5400
for ruralwellbeing initiative
Farmstrong.Itwas run with
Farmstrong and Rakaia
Railway Tavern,atthe tavern,
in late January.
The Pendarves Young
Farmers were joined by all
the youngfarmers clubs in the
district, as well as agroup
from the Waimakariri Young
Farmers, shearers from
Rangiora and some
international shearers from
Wales.
The final tally washanded
overtoFarmstrong
representative Guy Taylor last
weekduring the Pendarves
Young Farmers meeting. Mr
Taylor said the donationwas
an amazing achievement and
one of the biggesthehad seen.
Before the presentation he
spoke to the members and
gave Farmstrong tips and
advice for staying well and
healthy on farm, especially
coming in to the busylambing
and calvingseasons.
Members ­and others
working in the rural industry ­
were encouragedtocheck out
the Farmstrong website for a
range of ‘‘great resources’’.
‘‘When you look after
yourselfyou’re looking after
your farm too. Farming is ajob
with auniqueset of
challenges –many arehardto
predictorcontrol,’’itstates on
thesite.
‘‘These challenges and
pressures aren’t going to
disappear. That’s why
developing habits that help
you perform at your best are
so important.’’
Thereare arange of farmerto­farmer
tipssupported and
informed by wellbeing
science.These will help you
increase your wellbeing so
youcan cope better with the
ups anddowns of farming.’’
Pendarves Young Farmers
president David Bell said
generous donations were
made at thedoor entry by
people at the event but there
was alsoanauction, abucket
collection and generously a
percentageofbar takings on
the night. Eighteenshearers
took part ­mostofthem
experienced shearers who
took to the stands in one of
three competition categories
(clean, won by Tes Paewai;
senior,won by Izaac
Duckmanton;open, won by
Hemi Power) but acouple of
first­timers gave it ago.
Pendarves Young Farmers
are now looking forward to
celebrating their 75th jubilee
nextyear and planning to
mark the occasion with aball.
IN BRIEF
ARABLE RESEARCH
GROUP
Nominations for the Mid Canterbury
ArableResearch Group (ARG) are
nowopen.Foundation for Arable
Research (FAR) are seeking
nominations fromarangeoflevy
payers and welcomenominations.
Thereisagrower vacancyand two
industry vacanciestobefilled. The
ARGsserve asaregionalforum to
discussany issues or concerns which
can be passedontothe board. Other
responsibilities include liaising with
farmers,informingFAR of changesin
farm ownership or operation in their
area,attending FAR extension
activities andprovidingfeedback to
FAR on those activities.
Interested people can sendtheir
biography to melanie.bond@far.org.nz
by August 28.
MEATEXPORTS
New Zealand’s red meatsector
exported $9.4billionofsheepmeat,
beefand co-products forthe year
ending June 2020, according to the
latest analysis by the MeatIndustry
Association (MIA).
Despite disruptionscaused by
Covid-19 the sector saw an increaseof
$639million –orseven per cent –
compared to the year ending June
2019. China remained the largest
market for the yearendingJune 2020,
accountingfor $3.7 billionofNew
Zealand’s redmeatexports (an
increase of 24 per cent on the previous
Juneyear) and partly drivenbyChina’s
demand duetoAfrican Swine Fever.
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HOME &GARDEN
New garden nursery growingstrong
Paul Woodhouse has
reconnected with gardening
and is keen to share his
knowledge with others. He
operates ahome­based nursery
off Harrison Street, in Allenton,
selling vegetable and herb
plants of all varieties, tiger
worms, worm feed andfree
range eggstothe public.
He says it wouldn’t be
possible without the support of
his regulars who frequented
Paul’s former business, which
he ran withhis father, Kevin, on
Bridge Street, in Netherby.It
was agardening enterprise
where the men passionately
nurtured seedlings for
gardeners aroundthe district
until Kevin’s retirementlast
year when the business was
closed.
“If it weren’tfor the regular
customersfrom Bridge Street, I
wouldn’t be doing this.”
Paul was working at
Wastebustersand just prior to
lockdown sought achange of
direction. He left that jobin
February–thinking he might
enjoy aholiday before working
again. Then Covid­19 struck and
he got alonger holiday than
planned.
Paul has now picked up the
mantle –orinthis case a
Paul Woodhouse, of Paul’s Garden Nursery, reconnecting with gardening at his Allenton home.
gardening fork –and reopened
his own nursery venture, with
the support of partner Sandra
Hall, out of their home. The
entrance is via Clark Street.
Paul’s Garden Nurseryisnot
only offering vegetable, flower,
tomato andherb plants, free
range eggs and tiger worms, but
there is aselection of artworkspainted
by Sandra ­also
available for viewingand
purchase.
“Lockdown forced me to do
this,” he said, but he couldn’t be
happier. He has restocked his
backyard garden, kitting it out
with sheds, agreenhouse and
worked getting endless planting
trays of stock to differentstages
of growth. Paul says anything
not grown or made on site is
sourced from within Mid
Canterbury, such as the free
range eggs which were from
reliable supplier, Charlie’s
Chooks of Mayfield. His
operation, which has eftpos, is
open daily; from 9amto5pm
Monday to Saturday,and
Sunday 10am to 3pm. People
visiting canpick up theirgarden
and vegetable plantsand get
gardening advice. And as
before, Paul is keen to help
make vegetable gardening
affordable for peopleonlow
incomes.
Hotselling items are always
the tomato and courgettes
plants, but Mid Cantabrians also
like theirleeks, which Paul will
plant and sell in bundles. He
always sells out of leek plants.
Everything for sale is able to
be planted into the ground. If
it’s notonsale, it’s too earlyfor
planting, he said. Paul is keen to
teach people how to garden–for
those new to the idea of growing
their own vegetables –and he
can show them what to do, what
grows when andhow best to
grow produce. He is an advocate
of good composting and sells
tiger worms, in 250gram lots, as
well as sourced worm juice to
help break down food scraps
and fertilise the soil. He said
tiger worms weredifferent from
aregular garden variety, and
designed to break down food
scraps butnot bone, egg shells
or onion skins.
Vegetable planting
Gardeners can be seducedby
mildweatheratthis timeofyear,
as the temptationistosow seeds
in open ground, even though the
soil is cold andwet.
Those who succumbtothe lure
of awarmer day or two will lose
mostseeds.Main­crop carrots,
parsnips,peas, beet andpotatoes
can wait until the endofnext
month to be sown. Patience will
pay off with strong, healthy plants
as the reward for delaying
sowing.
However, small quantitiesof
spinach,stump­rooted carrots,
hardierlettuce,mustard, cress
and turnips can be sownnow.
Peasand leekscan be sownunder
cover, for planting out later.
If dwarf, quick­maturing peas
(Earlicrop Massey or Novella)are
sownatthe same timeasmaincropvarieties,
such as
Greenfeast,anatural succession
of cropswill occur. Althoughthey
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in autumn, broadbeanscan be
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germinate at low temperatures.
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HOME &GARDEN
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The study of 2000 UK
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that the 1970’s with its
earthytones, dark cabinets
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paired with granite
counter tops;2010s ­allwhite
kitchensare back,
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adding apop of colour;
1960s ­antique cherry
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with entertainment at the
heartofdesign; 1980scoloured
cabinets, tiled
counter tops and busy
wallpaper; and 1970s ­
earthy tones, dark cabinets
and woodenworktopsto
create acosy space.
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all time inflatable
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New generation at the wheel
There is anew generationin
charge of runningAshburton
business success story Ashford
Handicrafts.
James Ashford and his
partner David Lester have
taken over ownership of the
spinning, weaving andtextile
craft businessfrom James’
parents Richardand Elizabeth
Ashford.
Ashford Handicraftswas
founded by Richard’s father
Walterin1934and started
producing spinning wheels six
years later.
Thecompany has sold over
850,000 spinning wheels and
looms over the years and uses
New Zealand silver beech
sourced from sustainable
managed forests.
Ashfords also has a1200m2
woollenmill in Milton, which
employs three staffand
producesaround 30 tonnes of
merinoand corriedale wool
each year.
Richard Ashford said it was
the endofanera for himand
his wife, but both would
continueasdirectors.
Homecraftand knitting had
seen astrong resurgence in
recent months and thefuture
looked bright.
Mr Ashford said he had
learnt thebusiness from his
father andhad been passingon
that knowledgetothe new
ownersfor anumber of
In front of Mill House are Richard and Elizabeth Ashford and new owners James Ashford and David
Lester.
months.
His son, asoftware engineer
and his partner, an accountant,
had workedinNew York, but
both were enjoying the
business and change of
lifestyle in Ashburton.
Ashfordswas abouthigh
quality, affordable products
and excellent service and
support, he said.
TheAshford factory off West
Street is 3000m2 and the
business employs 40 people.
Thefamily also owns the
adjacent Mill House andcraft
village.
Mill House,whichincludes a
large craft shop and new cafe
called Mill House Kitchen, is
set to reopen soon after
extensive restrengthening
work. Internal and external
wall bracing has been
installed, new foundations laid
and the space refitted.
Aheritage grant from the
AshburtonDistrict Council
($7000)and Heritage EQUIP
funding ($30,000) has helped
part­fund workonthe historic
property that dates back to
1912.
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
Big Grin
opening
17
Big GrinOrthodontists will
openits own premisesin
Harrison Streetnext week
offering specialist orthodontic
caretoclients. There are also
plans to extendinto school
dentaltherapy and offeroral
hygiene services for people of
all ages.
Orthodontist Dr Joseph
Petelo hasbeen offering followup
care to clients regularly and
travelling,with ateam,from
Christchurch to arental space
inBurnett Street.
The new premises,
conveniently closeto
Ashburton College,will see the
team continueto offer
orthodontic checkupsbut with
along term plan to extendinto
school dental therapy. ‘‘This is
to offer the under­18(year olds)
freedental treatment for Year 9
–18years (this is ourpassion
project) there is anumber of
childrenNZwide thatare not
optimizingthe free dental
check­ups.’’
They want to catchunder18’s
not being seen by other dentists
inAshburton, orthe community
dentalvan, which did not visit
high schools.
The enrolment rate was63
per centbut there was ‘‘no
reason why Ashburton should
not have 100per cent of the
childrenbeingseenunder the
free school dental scheme’’.
Managerexits
with councilpraise
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The mayorthat hired EA
Networks Centre boss Steve
Prescottbid him farewell last
weekand thanked him for ajob
well done.
Angus McKaywas mayor
whenthe pool and stadium
complex openedfive yearsago,
with Mr Prescott at the helm.
He is leavingthismonth andMr
McKay, now adistrict
councillor,said Mr Prescott
had tamed ‘‘a beast’’ by
implementing goodsystems
and keepingthe facilityunder
financial control.
Cr McKay said the facility
was one of council's’s most
successfulprojects and Mr
Prescott’s guidance,effort and
drivehadbeenvital.
Thesearch for his
replacement is under way and
applications closed yesterday.
Projectsofthe future include
asoftware replacement to
improve theway the centre
operated,communicated and
interacted withits customers,
and the development of adisc
golf course on land near the
centre.
Thestadium had been back to
full operationpost lockdown
and learn­to­swim classes had
beenback to full capacity with
793 enrolments this term.
Gym andfitnessgroup
numbers are about95per cent
of pre­lockdown numbers. The
gym is preparing to roll out a
virtualcycling programmefrom
Les Mills called ‘‘the trip’’;
Ashburton will be the first
location inthe South Island.
Mr Prescottsaid anumber of
Manager Steve Prescott leaves
the EA Networks Centre this
month.
newstaff from an older
demographic werecomingon
boardinthe aquatics area after
an earlier struggle to find
workers.
‘‘You will seeamuch more
stable workforce going
forward,’’ he told councillors in
his final report.
He said the centre was one of
the bestfacilitieshehad been
involvedwith over his working
life.The addition of disc or
frisbee golf wouldbeagooduse
for its outdoorspace.
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 21
13 August 2020
Message From ThePrincipal
Annual College Ball
Ourannual Senior Students’ Ball took place at the
AshburtonTrust EventCentreonFridaynightlast
week. This event had originally been scheduled
forTermTwo but,ofcourse,had beenpostponed
duetoCOVID.
This is always agreat night and is an undoubted
highlightonmanyofour students’social calendar.
Everyone enjoys the evening,and thechance to dress up andwalk down
the RedCarpet is enjoyedbythe attendees,and the supporters who can
viewthe students coming into the venue!
Can Iacknowledge asignificant number of businesses, community
organisations and individuals who ensurethat anystudentwho wished
to go,couldattend.This generosityishugely appreciated.
Increasing Cultural Diversity
Our College is increasingly culturally diverse which, ofcourse, isa
reflection onthe growing ethnic diversity ofour community. We have
about1200students on our roll and of these 58%are European/Pakeha,
while 13% areMāori,11% Pasifikaand 11% Filipino.
We celebratethis cultural mix and becoming increasingly multi-cultural
(a trendthatwill accelerate when theAfghanistan refugees arrive). There
is still confusion around the meaning of the terms multi-cultural and
bi-cultural! Whilst most people seem to understand multi-culturalism
(possibly because we allrecognisethis as an increasingfactorwithin our
community), there seems however tobealevel of misunderstanding
about whatbi-culturalismactuallymeans.
The widespread misunderstanding is often that itmeans Māori and
Pakeha. This is incorrect. Itactually means Māori (as tangata whenua)
and other (non-Māori). Once this was explained to me, Ihad abetter
understandingmyself and so IthoughtIwouldsharethis knowledge.
College Sports Teams
Lately Ihave been getting around many ofour College sports teams’
home games. Ialways enjoy getting out to watch our numerous teams
in action. If there isaspecial home game coming up, then please let
me know and Iwill make the efforttoattend. CanIcongratulate all our
teamsonthe waytheyplaythe game.
College Exam Week
Finally,can Iremindour seniors andtheir parents that‘in-College exams’
arestarting in acoupleofweeks'time (weekbeginning 31 August).These
have atwo-fold purpose. Firstly, they enable teachers and students to
establish the level of preparedness forNCEA examsinNovember. They
give students achance toattempt external exam questions and for
teachers to establish just where the gapsare in students’ learning.
Thesecond purpose is to provide aset of gradesifthe student is not able
to sit their exams inNovember. There is always ahandful of students
who are forced, through unfortunate circumstances, to apply for a
‘derived grade’. In such cases they are awarded the grade they gained
in the College exams.
Now would be a great time to start some revision, rather than trying to
‘cramitin’the nightbefore.
Many thanks.
Ross Preece
Principal •Tumuaki
Information
Transition Department–EventsUpdate
TertiaryStudy Information
We are atthe time ofyear where students going to tertiary study in 2021
are gathering information, making decisions, and beginning application
processes,asfollows:
Universityand PolytechHalls of Residence Applications
HallsofResidenceapplications arenow open online.
Course Planning for 2021
Universityliaisonstaff areinthe process of booking to visit AshCollthis term
to help students plantheir course of study for2021.
Remainingdates are:
Victoria UniversityofWellington – 09 September
Auckland University – 09September
Lincoln University – 09September
Otago University – 16September
2020University Open Days –
Further Information is Available on theirWebsites
•VictoriaUniversity
–On-campus:Friday21August
•CanterburyUniversity
–On-campus:Thursday 27 August
•AucklandUniversity
–On-campus:Saturday29August
•MasseyUniversity
–Virtual(online) Open Days
04 and 05 September
Andalso:
Wellington Campus
–TasterDay:21August
ManawatuCampus
–TasterDay:11September
Auckland Campus
–TasterDay:12September
•WaikatoUniversity
–Virtual(online) Open Days:
13 and 14 August
•AUT University
–On-campus:Saturday29August
Information
Lip Sync 2020!
Theeverpopular Lip Sync will hit the College Auditorium stage
this year -onTuesday18August,7:00pm.
Events
Students will competeeither
individuallyoringroups in
Junior and Senior sections,
beforethe hotly-contested
House Fest.
TheStudentExecutivewill
then take on the lip-syncing
staff to round off the
evening's entertainment.
Tickets: $5:00. Available from the College Office -
03 308 4193 or info@ashcoll.school.nz
Very Successful RYDA(RotaryYouth
Driver Awareness) Day
Held at the Hotel Ashburton on Monday 03August, for all Year 12
students, the daywas again successful and arealityreminder of the life
and death importanceofdriver awareness.
These workshops for schools are subsidised by Road Safety Education
and Regional Partners. Assuch, College acknowledges the support ofthe
Ashburton District Councilinenabling thisimportant training to takeplace.
Students moved through the various workshops, covering and discussing
many aspectsofsafety, potential hazards and howtoavoid irreversible risks.
Thefacts areharrowinginreal life with students advised that, last year,353
people were killed on New Zealand roads, and many times this number
seriously injured. Approximately forty people are killed or injured on our
roads everyday.
POSTPONED (COVID LEVEL 2)
(Pictured left,
lefttoright):
Brie Rudolph,
Marlese Schoonderbeek
andAngus Stewart
distracting driver
Jacob Swan (obscured),
highlighting someof
the aspects whichcan
divertdriverattention.
Outside, students were
giveninformation across
safetybelt use and wear,
tyre treads, an upright
driver seat (with the
opposite pictured right),
speed,stopping distance
times, and following
distances.
Atorn, frayed ortwisted
beltloses 50% of its effectiveness, and the differencebetween travellingat
50kmand 60kmwas graphically displayed.
(Pictured above): Four year old‘Jack’has run out on the road in a50kmspeed
limit area. Driving at 50kmanhour, driver BobVerrall,could stop in time.
(Pictured below): By travelling at 60km/h in a50km/hour zone, the extra
10kmmeantthe driver wasunable to stop beforehitting the child. For the
sakeof10km/h,alifewas changed, andthatoffamily and friends
During the day students were required to note down intheir certificate
diary anything that could lower their risks as adriver orpassenger, all
aligning to the theme of:
‘MyLife: My Choices –Toku Ao:Oku Kowhiringa and
GPS –Goals,Plans and Strategies/Ngā whāinga, Mahre, Rautakihoki.
Events
‘FabulousLas Vegas Nevada’: College Ball
Averysuccessful eventwas held on Fridaynight07August and,again,
we thank the manysectors of the communityfor their involvementand
support.Theeffectiveness and buoyancyofthisannualhighlightonthe
College calendar wouldn’t be as significantasitiswithout the help and
input of the community –across businesses, parents and caregivers,
co-operation around the road closure and the high number of
spectators who viewedthe students entering the venue.
TheCollege’s appreciation
goes to DeputyPrincipal
Helen Shore-Taylor forher
oversightofthe organisation
and to the College’sBall
Committee fortheir
commitment, planning and
hardwork.
Giventhe COVID-19 year this
has been, and delays to the
initial June date,the event
wasall themoreexciting
forparticipants as earlier in the year it certainly didn’t presentasaviable
option.
Ball Committee Members were: Jacob Gray and Lucy Moore
(Co-Leaders), and committee members Victoria Binnie, Annabel Dolan,
Buddhika Ekanayake, Blake Farr, Megan Harrison, Emily King,
Shasha Wategedara, Emily Wilson.
We acknowledge with real appreciation -Roger, Casey, James and Travis
from the AshburtonTrust EventCentre; Denise and her team from Balloons
and Flowers for the decorations; the band ‘Double Talk’; the team at
Somerset Grocer forthe food; photographer Tony StewartfromPhotoshots;
Charlie Banks and Henry
Hobbs for standing in the
cold to open the doors of
the vehicles as students
arrived; Brent Gray for
announcing the names of
students as they arrived;
Spray Marks Ashburton for
traffic management ofthe
event; Neumann’s Tyres
for allowing their yard to
be the right-of-way for the
Ball attendees’vehicles; Rural TransportLtd formoving the tiered seating for
spectators to have abetter view of the event; and the manyAshCollstaff for
giving up their time to supervise the event.
Princess,Prince; Queen, King;and Best DressedStudents:
Towards the end of the evening the traditional Princess, Prince; Queen and
King; and Best Dressed students were chosen –bystaff. This year’s winners
were:
Prince: Blake Farr; Princess: Mahina Pongia;
King: Kyle Cabangun; Queen: Willow Diedricks;
Best DressedYear12student: AnnyaRawlings.
Best DressedYear13student: Daniel Lockington Teokotai.
(Pictured above,clockwise):
HenryChapman (Head Boy)
totally into the theme,and
HarmynMcLean;
BobbyTomokinoand
Sayime Metuatini; Liam Sullivan
and CharlotteGray.
Helen Shore-Taylor said the
students were averyinclusive
group,with allinvolving
themselves in the evening’s
entertainment, the music,
and making good use of the
photobooths,withbehaviour
respectful of the flavour of the
evening. Helen said thatbythe
end of the evening the dance
floor was‘rocking’.
Next week we will look at some
additional photos from the event.

Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 21
13 August 2020
Events
Year 12 OutdoorEducation Students’
Mt Somers Trip
Last week the Year 12 OutdoorEducationclasses had theirsecondand
final tramping trip for the year. Teacher Luke Martin said that due to
everything thathas happened in recent months,the venue of thishike
waschangedto athree-day trip aroundMtSomers,stayingatboth the
Pinnacles and Woolshed Creek huts.
Consideringitwas winter, theweatherwas great, which made the trip that
much moreenjoyable,asitwas perfect tramping weather. With somesnow
still around, this gave studentsthe experienceofhiking through snow.
The first two days made for some challenging but reasonably short days,
giving studentstime to iron out anyissues thatarose -frompoorly packed
bagsand straps thatneededadjusting, to figuring outapacethateveryone
could walk comfortably at and stay as agroup. Byday three they had
these minor issues all sorted, which was good timing asthe last day was
the ‘biggie’, being an8hour hike back tothe Sharplin Falls carpark from
Woolshed Creek hut.
Luke noted that staying in the huts gave everybody the chance torest up
and enjoy afew card games, while the fire did its job keeping everyone
warm. Healso said that itwas great to see all students improve their
tramping skills over thethree days,taking on-boardadvicefromeach other
as well as learning from their own
mistakes.
A two day mountain biking
trip is the next outdoor trip, in
September.
(Pictured right): Students making
their waydowntothe swing
bridge,after leaving Woolshed
Creek Hut.
(Pictured left, leftto
right): Gabriel Forster
Lobato de Faria,
William Joyce,
George Goodes,
JoshDunlea and
LaurenceVan
Zeyl-Hemarataking a
well-deservedrestat
the ‘bus stop’.
Junior Skiers Hitthe Slopes
Ski trips to Mt Hutt Skifield for Year 9and 10 students are anOutdoor
Education Activitywhich students areencouraged to take partin.
The first of these days took place onThursday 30July in windy but warm
conditions, onthe same day asthe College Tucker Trophy Competition, as
reported oninlast week’s newsletter. Asecond junior students’ski day is
scheduled forTuesday08September.
Teacher Karen McKenzie said that, of the group of fifty students very few
were on the learner slopes,and most enjoyedthe Quad Chair and Summit 6
Chair,inperfect snowconditions. All students made the most of their day,
and were acredittothe College.
Due tothe day being part ofCollege’s Outdoor Education programme,
ski and snowboard lessons were acompulsory part ofthe package, with
beginners up fora9:00am class,and other skiers at 11:00am.
(Pictured, clockwise from top left): Ollie Bubb (front) and James Stocker
(next inline) gearing-up for the day, with teacher Ron Carlson and other
students at the back; Molly McKenna; (left toright): Lachie Jemmett,
Sam Orr, Nick Kershaw; and relaxing at the table (clockwise from front left):
Tom Patterson, Logan Williams, Emmett Rowlands, Sara Sheppard,
Sophie Gibson, Chloe Braas,Hayley Smith.
Congratulations
College Girls’ 1st XI Football Season Starts
Playing in the Aoraki Competition, the College team had its first
competition game ofthe season onThursday 30July, playing against
CraigheadDiocesan School.
Coach Luke Martin said that with only acouple oftraining sessions as a
team behind them,and afew girlsunavailabletoplay, theyknew they had
atough game ahead.
The girls battled well and played some great football in parts. Craighead
managed toget agoal in each half from their pacey striker. The College
team defended well and were unluckyonseveral occasions not to even the
score.
After being beaten 11-nil last year by Craighead, this game’s 2-0 loss was a
greatresult,and apromising startfor the girls.
Team members are: Sapphire Kururangi (Captain), Jessalene Eclipse,
E-JElliot, Chloe Johnson, SarahMattson, Darcy McCully, LusunguMbambo,
Georgie Poole, Libby Ryan, Gemma Taylor, Gabbie Tindall, Gracie Trotter;
with Coach/ManagerLuke Martin.
Strong Results at AorakiMath 2020
Competition
Held in Timaru on Wednesday 05 August at Timaru Boys’High School,
this is aproblem-solving Maths competition whereteamsoffour work
to answertwentyquestionsinthirty minutes.
Year 9Competition –first place
Teacher of MathematicsLiz Caboutsaid thattheYear 9competitionconsisted
of twenty eight teams. This number certainly made the competition a
challenge to come out nearthe top,which the Collegeteams achieved.
TheAshColl Year 9C team finishedinfirst place, well clearofthe rest of
the field. Team
members were
(pictured right, left
to right, with their
trophy):
Steven Harris,
Luke Hay,
Finn Brownand
NicDalgety.
They achieved the
ultimate outcome
by answering all
twenty questions
correctly with just
under tenminutestogo.
The competition’s second placed team answered nineteen questions
correctly but took almostall of the thirty minute allocation.
The AshColl Year 9B team of Ella Rickard, Melissa Wilson and
Hector Diamante were very narrowly beaten into fourth place with
seventeen questionscorrect.
Our other AshColl Year 9team of Iela Mangubat, Genevieve Felton,
Sophie Kenny andLeighaFletcher, finished very creditablyinthe middle of
the field.
Year 10 Competition –second place
TheYear 10
competition
consisted of
twenty one
teams,with
the Ashburton
College team of
(pictured right, left
to right)
BradenLuxton,
Cedrick Orena,
Andreea Ciora,
Angela Ciora, andfinishingin firstequal place.
They were then forced into athree-way tie breaker against Timaru Boys’
High School and Roncalli College, finishing in second place with Timaru
Boys’High Schoolfirst and Roncalli Collegethird.
(Pictured below): The teams hard atwork, with the CollegeYear 9C team at
the frontcentretable.
Some KeyForthcoming Dates
August
31-04 Sept Year 11, 12, 13 College Exams
November
05 Year 13 Awards Ceremony, AshburtonTrustEvent Centre,7:00pm
10 Years 11 and 12 Prize-givings,EANetworksCentre, 7:00pm
16-09 Dec NCEA Exams
CanterburyTennis Region -
Junior Male Playerofthe Year
Year 10 student Diego Quispe-Kim
(pictured right) is a highly organised,
focused and talentedyoungman.
On Wednesday 05August, at Wilding Park,
Diego was awarded the above trophy in
recognition of his significant successes
over theJuly 2019-July2020 twelve-month
period. Canterbury Tennis includes the
surrounding Canterbury Country regions,
hence Diegobeing eligible forthe award.
This followed on from him winning the
same trophy for the 2018-2019 awards
year, with successes including, inJanuary
2018, the Under 12New Zealand National
Championship title.
Asummary of Diego’s 2019-2020 key feats during this period
include,but arecertainlynot exclusiveto–
· Under 14 New Zealand National Championship Singles Winner, in
December 2019.
· In January of this year Deigo played in Brisbane in two lead-in
tournaments which preceded the Australian Open season. Both were
RodLavercompetitions,with Deigotaking out the Under14 Singles title
on both occasions, winning each of his sixteen consecutive matches
(eight ateach tournament).
· 2019 alsosaw Diegowin the Under14Singles and Doublestitlesatthe
Kiwi Indoor Tennis Championships. At the time of writing this article,
Deigo was playing the 2020 Kiwi Indoor Championships, but in the
Under 16 age group.
Diego and his family now live in Ashburton, having moved south
from Christchurch, but with his Dad, Juan, as coach, his training isn’t
disadvantaged! Diego said that Dad has been his coach for the past
eleven years,soDiego hascertainlybeen playing tennisfor most of his life.
Coaching is mainly Ashburton-based, although itisofftoChristchurch to
train over the weekends on Friday, Saturday and Sunday atthe Yaldhurst
TennisClub whereJuan also trains other players.
Currently Diego said he is working on his serve and backhand, along with
strength and conditioning training, plenty of exercise, and watching ‘lots‘
of tennis videos. Nutrition and mental skills training, provided byPete
Smith,isall partof the package-with no carbohydrates or sugar allowed on
break days! Pete Smith is aLead Wellness and Master Coach with acareer
background in education, sport and health with qualifications innutrition,
exercise science andteaching.
In apre-COVID world Diego was, at this stage, scheduled to be on an ITF
(International TennisFederation) tour,but thoseopportunities nowhaveto
be on hold. 2019 provided atasteofthese opportunities when he competed,
as partofaNewZealandteam,inMalaysia at ateam eventinMarch and in
July 2019 at asecond team eventonthe Gold Coast in Australia. Thesewere
both priortothe twoRod Lavertournaments outlined above.
When Diego isn’t at tennis he is very conscious of keepingup with his school
work,solifeisveryfull.
Coming Events
August
12-14 Year 13 Geographytrip, Kaikoura
13 Aoraki SecondarySchoolsGirls’ Badminton, Timaru
Year 12 Ag students’FarmVisit
CanterburySki and SnowboardChampionships,MtHutt
14 Aoraki Cross Country, Timaru
Boys’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch
South Canterbury Winter Basketball Competition,
SouthernTrustEventsCentre, Timaru
15 Rugby –UC, Round 9, Mid Canterbury Combined vStAndrew’s
College (Ashburton)
16 Aoraki Netball A&BTeams’Tournament, Waimate EventsCentre
17 Aoraki SecondarySchoolsSnowSports,MtDobson
18 Lip Sync,Auditorium
Thomson/Whelan Basketball Trophy, AshburtonorChristchurch
19 Girls’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch
Girls’1st XV Rugby–AshHutt vRoncalli, Methven(Round 5)
Supernet –AshburtonCollege vRangioraHigh School,Christchurch
(Round 5)
20 Year 10 Outdoor Education Rock Climbing trip
CanterburySecondary Schools’Road Race,Christchurch
Year 12 Ag Farm visit.
20-23 NZSS Swimming Championships,Hamilton
21 Boys’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch
South CanterburyWinterBasketball Competition,
SouthernTrustEventsCentre, Timaru
MuftiDay
22 Rugby –UCround 10MCCombined vShirley Boys High School
(home)
24 Postponementday -AorakiSecondarySchools’SnowSports,
Mt Dobson
25 AGS1 Farmbikes Day2,Year 12 ACAD Group 1,
AshburtonShowgrounds
Thomson/Whelan Basketball Trophy, AshburtonorChristchurch
26 AGS2 Farmbikes Day2,Year 12 ACAD Group 1,
AshburtonShowgrounds

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Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
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$4m water reform
The Ashburton District Councilcan access $4
millionaspart of aGovernment plan on water
reform that will see $761 million invested
aroundthe country to upgrade three waters
infrastructure.
The funding is made available to councils
agreeingtoparticipate in thefirstphase of the
three waters services reform programme.
Council will decide whether to participate in
the first phase of the reformprogramme before
the August 31 deadline.
Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said
while participation was non­binding,
committing to the first phase of work to better
understand the process may prove beneficial.
Cadets at the recent Ex Top Squad event held at Staveley Camp.
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Local cadets win top squad
Army, airand sea cadets from around
Canterbury and furtherafieldhave
enjoyed anumber of competitive
challenges at the annual Ex Top
Squad event.
Held at Staveley Camp, this year’s
event was attended by eight units,
with seven single unit teams of eight
andthree mixed teams.
The Ashburtoncontingent
performedwelland wonthe overall
title, finishing ahead of theTSGodley
Sea Cadetteam .Itisthe first local
victorysince 2017.
Activity challenges on day one
includedasimulated car crash with
three injured patients, the recovery
of aunimog from the mudusing
ropes, block and tackles,survivor
stylepuzzle activity,agrenade range
withtennis balls and plastic bottles
as targets,and agiant Jenga.
On day two there was ateamcrosscountry
challenge, cannonrun,
observationscavenger hunt, and
relay where teams worked out how to
make an old schoolbed pack.
This years’s competition was close,
with justseven points the difference
between the seventhplace team and
the two teams tied forthird equal,
said Ashburton Cadet Unitmajor
Cezarne Rodgers.
Ex Top Squad provided an
opportunity for sergeantsand
corporalstolead asection for longer
thanjustafew leadership activities
on aparadenightand was funfor
cadets, said Major Rodgers.
The VIP guests at the event
included the commandantofCadet
ForceLTCDR Andrew Law, whotook
the opportunity to present six
members of AshburtonCadet Unit
with silvercoins for their second
placinginthe Ffennell
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Gregory O’Brien’sacrylic on canvas work Poem in the Matukituki ValleyI,2018.
From felt, to wading birds
Two new exhibitionshave
openedatAshburton Art
Gallery, one featuring the
creativetalents ofmembers
of the Ashburton Creative
Fibre Groupand theother
showcasing worksby
prominentNew Zealand
artist GregoryO’Brien.
Thecreativefibre groupis
celebrating its golden
anniversary and the
exhibition is called
Celebrating Fibrecrafts.
The 50­membergroup was
formerly known as
AshburtonSpinners and
Weavers and members are
skilled in arange of fibrerelated
techniqueslike
spinning, dyeing, weaving,
needlecraft and felting.
Thegroupactively
encouragesthe use of
traditional skillsand the
exhibition features anumber
of impressive handcrafted
garments andotheritems
made fromnatural fibre.
It offers an insight into
processesand fibre
preparation, as well as
various fibrecraft
techniques.
Highlights includeahandknitted
and crocheted bridal
gown in silk and freshwater
pearls, areplica
Christchurch Cathedraland
MidCanterbury diorama
made byall members of the
group.
GregoryO’Brien’s showis
calledThe Wading Birds of
Drybread.
In2018 the Wellingtonbased
artistand writer,and
his wife, poetJenny
Bornholdt, livedand worked
in HendersonHouse,
Alexandra as artist­inresidence.
Havingspent much of his
life untilthen near the coast
and usually within sight of
the sea,the move to Central
Otagoopened up anew
territory for the artist,
including the neighbouring
CluthaRiver.
Theworksinthe first part
of theexhibition are an
account of how the year in
the region was spent. O’Brien
and his wife sawthemselves
as displaced‘‘wading birds’’.
Thesecond part of this
exhibition extends beyond
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22 Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
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Driving scheme helps Ludy
to gain her independence
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ludy Cabana never really
needed to drive in her
homeland of thePhilippines,
nor in Dubai whereshe worked
for awhile, but whenshe came
to NewZealand, transport
becamemore of an issue.
She movedherethree years
ago andsettled in Hindswith
her Kiwi partner.
At firstshe worked on afarm,
but thenmoved into aretailjob
in Ashburton.
Because daily transport to
and from homeand work wasa
problem,she opted to stay in
town duringthe week.
In April 2018 Ludy signed up
for the Mid Canterbury Rural
Drivers Licensing Scheme and
began ajourney that hasgiven
here independence.
The schemeisopen to
newcomers in ruralMid
Canterburyand supports
driversasthey progress from
learners, to restricted and full
licences.
Ludy was in the classroom
and studied theroad code over
nine weekstoget her learners.
She passedher restricted at
the first attempt and will take
the test for her full licencevery
soon.
‘‘I’d never driven before I
NEXTSATURDAY
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DnD is aregular act on the club
circuit, playing venues across the
country.The live five piece band is
renowned for delivering visual shows
with great costumes, choreography
and professional sound and
lighting production.
came to New Zealandand was
alwaysnervousabout starting.
‘‘But through the rural
drivingscheme I’ve built up my
confidence, practised my
drivingand I’m no longer
reliant on other people.’’
Ludy said she was very
grateful to her driver mentor,
ChrisAnderson, who had
taught her howtodrive.
She had driven her partner’s
campervan to gain more
practical driving experience,
butnow had her own vehicle.
‘‘I’m lookingforward to
getting my full licence and
then I’ll be able to drive
friends who are non­drivers
because Iknow how that feels.
‘‘I have abirthday next
monthand thepresent I’dlove
most is news that Ihave passed
my full licence.’’
Ludy said thedriving
support schemehad enabled
herasanewcomer to make
new friendships and
connections in thedistrict.
Another Mid Canterbury
Rural Drivers Licensing
Schemecourse starts on
September 1. The course is
free for those fillingthe
criteria.Toregister contact
Wendy Hewitt on 027 6113301
or at wendy@saferashburton.
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Ludy Cabana (right )with Mid Canterbury Rural Drivers Licensing
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Hundreds of firearm licence holders took to the streets of
Ashburton on Saturday.
Hundreds gather at
Ashburton gunrally
Hundreds of firearms
licenceholdersrallied in
Ashburtonlastweekend
overconcernsgovernment
wasn’tlisteningtothe
people and was still
forgingahead with
registrationof individual
firearms.
Law­abiding licence
holdersconsider it a
punishment.
The rally, which made
national news, called on
government to target
criminals not licensed gun
owners and was away to
be “quietlyturningupthe
volume, until we are
properly heard”, said one
organiser. Thegroup
includedpeople fromthe
greater Canterbury
district as wellasCouncil
of Licensed Firearms
Ownersspokesperson and
now ACTcandidate for
Rongotai NicoleMcKee.
Mid Canterbury
spokesman Bob McDonald
said newlaws,rushed into
effectafterChristchurch’s
mosque killings over a
year ago,required all
firearmstoberegistered
but there waspotential for
mistakes to happen when
recording longand
complex serial numbers of
guns.
It would make the
tracking of firearms
useless,hesaid.
The group gathered in
unity at the Ashburton
RSA beforemarching
along East Street chanting
for fairand reasonable
gun legislation.
Their placardsread
‘‘targetcriminals notus’’
and ‘‘hunters: not
criminals’’.
Theythen doubledback
along West Street before
stopping opposite the
AshburtonArt Gallery and
HeritageCentre.
IN BRIEF
NEW ECANBOSS
Dr StefanieRixecker has been
appointed theorganisation’s new
chief executive.
She hasbeenthe actingchief
executivesince the departure of Bill
Bayfieldleftearlier this year.
She has been the directorof
science since 2016and hasheld
more than adozengovernance
roles, in education,primary
industry andmore. Shealsoholds
threedegrees in PhD (Public Policy
&Public Administration), MA
(Political Science), andBA
(Political Science).
Dr Rixeckerwill take overher
newrole from August 17.
BILLYBUSH
Former AllBlack and Canterbury
player BillyBush is the keynote
speakeratCollegiate Rugby Club
on August 28.The eventincludesa
questionand answersession with
thepanel including local former All
BlackJockRossand Crusaders
board member Grant Jarrold. A
Crusaders jersey,signed by the
current squad,will be auctioned off
on the night.The socialevening is
beingheld as part of the25-year
reunionofthe Collegiate seniors
Watters Cupwinningteam. Tickets
costing$15 andare available from
PropertyBrokers, Smith &Church,
Redmonds, Style Footwear and the
rugby club.
PHOTOWORKSHOP
MidCanterbury TimeBank is
running aworkshop on Sunday to
help people develop and expand
their photography skills.
Part of the Learning Exchange
programme, thepractical session
runs from1pm until3pm andwill
offertipsonhowtoget the best
results fromphotography.
Advicewillbeoffered by
experiencedphotographerSue
Yearbury andafterashort
introduction at Ashburton Art
Gallery, participantswill headinto
theAshburtonDomain to puttheory
intopractice.
TimeBankmemberscan pay for
the course with Time Credits, while
the cost to non-members is$20.
Peoplecan registervia the
Eventbritewebsite.
INTERACTIVE MAP
Wanttosee which roads and
footpaths theAshburton District
Council hasplanned forreseal or
repair? Or roading work
completed? The informationis now
available online,through council’s
website.Aninteractive map
createdbystaff letspeople filter
what they wanttolookfor,like
footpaths or road renewals,then
clickonicons displayed for
information. The map can be
expanded to show work or road
closures on national highways. The
local information willbeupdated
regularly.
NEW DAIRY NZ
LEADER
Waikatofarmer and
businesswoman Melissa Slattery,
who farms near of Te Aroha,isthe
newchairofDairyNZ’s Dairy
Environment Leaders (DEL)
programme.She is an associate
withalocal chartered accountant
firm, andisaformer regional leader
for both the Canterbury/North
Otago DairyIndustryAwardsand
theNorth Canterbury Rural
Business Network.
She will joinover 300DEL
leaders to foster kaitiakitanga and
support farmers to implement onfarmand
catchmentscale change
to reduce theirenvironmental
footprint.

BOARDING SCHOOL
“The House” –The perfect
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with educational success
Timaru Girls’HighSchoolhas
been supporting youngwomen to be
thebestthattheycan be since 1880.
Wonderful leaders, musicians,artists,
lawyers, scientists, sportswomen,
environmentalists, academics and
so much more,haveenjoyed their
secondaryschoolyears here at ourplace.
We areproudofour students. We place
agreat emphasis on buildingpositive
relationshipsand developing asense of
self-beliefand confidence.
“TheHouse”isset in theparklike
grounds of GirlsHighand boarding
enables girlswho do notlive in thelocal
area to benefit from thehigh-quality
educationavailable at Timaru Girls’
High School. Boarders andtheir families
bringaspecial dimensionand play a
very importantpartinthe lifeofthe
school.
“All staff maintain agood rapport with
ourgirls,and balance theirindividual’s
need foracaring,homelyenvironment
with thesystems andprocessesneeded
to manage ahomeofteenage girls.
Seniors andindividual studentsalsoplay
an importantroleinthe care of their
peersand youngergirls”, Director of
Boarding, ElleBradleysays.
We provide asupportiveextended
family environmentthatencourages
young womentoexperience personal
growth andexcellence,and we offer a
uniqueopportunity to learnlifeskills
andresponsibilityinastructured and
caring environment.
Please contactDirectorofBoarding
–ElleBradley with your interest on 03
6881122ext.222 or feel free to email
on:ebradley@timarugirls.school.nz.
www.timarugirls.school.nz
Aboarding home with heart
at Selwyn HouseSchool
Selwyn HouseSchoolisproud
to offer asafe, nurturing, familyoriented
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in Years4to 8(ages 7to13).Our
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We valuethe specialcharacterthat
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The girlsare supportedbyacaring
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We believe boarding is aunique
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“Hostel lifeallowsmetotakepart
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theMatrons arealways friendly and
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Call now foraprivatetour of the
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BOARDING SCHOOL
St Bede’s College
Boarding School
St Bede’s is aCatholic Collegefor boys
foundedbythe Society of Mary in 1911
anditisalsothe only Catholic boarding
school forboysinthe SouthIsland.
Catholic, Marist andBedean
principles andvalues form thebasis of
aholisticeducation at theCollege. We
aimnot to make theCollegegreat butto
ensure everyboy has theopportunity to
be great, andweendeavourtodevelop
youngmen of Catholic hearts and
minds through theexperiences theboys
have in their time here at theCollege.
St Bede’s is aCollegefor all…a place
wheregospelvaluesare practisedto
helpformprincipledmen; alearning
environment whereeveryoneachieves;
aplace that teachers want to come
to becauseofthe strength of the
community;aplace also,where boys
canembracespiritual,sporting, cultural
andcommunity activities, whichall
combined shape boys into men. That’s
thepriority andthatisinour DNA.
BoardingatStBede’sCollegeisa
traditionthatgoesbacktothe 1920s.
Ourrichhistory andtraditionprovides
an excellentfoundationtoembrace
thechallengesofthe modern era and
prepare ourboystobeCatholic leaders
wherever life takes them.
Like many otherorganisations in
Christchurch, ourcampushas been
brokenand tested.Thedemolitionof
theChapelseriously challengedus. It
wasthe singlemostimportant building
at St Bede’s College, andhad symbolised
theheart andsoulofthe Collegeever
since thethird Rector, FatherGilbert,
converteditfrom thegymnasiumin
1929.
In thelast twoyears,the Collegehas
completed a$16mbuilding project;
stagetwo of theGymnasium,anew
Food Technology andArt Block,a
renovatedPerformingArtsCentre
andsignificantly,the newChapelofSt
Bede,whichhavegreatly enhanced the
campus facilities.
Boarders at St Bede’s Collegebenefit
from theseand otherfacilities on site,
andaself-development programme
involvinganumber of different
activities whereboysare given
opportunities to learnavarietyofskills,
areofferedinthe evenings as well as
study.
Preference andnon-preference
applications areavailableand
personalised toursofthe Boarding
School andthe Collegecan take
place on request. We look forward to
introducingyou to theStBede’sCollege
boarding hostel.
Be part of the Nelson
College boardingfamily
Nelson CollegeBoardingisknown forits
welcomingfamilyenvironment.This was
highlighted when theCOVID Lockdown
occurred.Mostofour internationalstudents
chosetostay, along with staff,and form a
safe bubble of 80.This includedYear13kiwi
student MacHarris, whoseparents live in
Japan. When thelockdownhappened, Mac
thoughtabout goinghome, butdecidedit
wassafer to stay.“Iwantedtostayincase
things gotworse andIcouldn’t come back”
Macsaid. “Beinginlockdownwithall the
internationalstudentsalsomeant Igot to
know everyone really well.They’repretty
awesome.”
Nelson Collegeisaprogressive and
innovativeboys’ school. Ourlearning
environmentfocuses on ‘inspiring young
mentotaketheir place in theworld by
fostering thevalues of manaakitanga
throughquality education’.Wetakegreat
pride in nurturingeachboy’s individual
interestsand potential acrossall areas
of academia, sport, arts, culture,and
leadership.
“Our Boardersare at theheart of the
schooland we’reincredibly proud of
them,” says Director of BoardingSamme
Hippolite. “Weknowhow formative these
yearsare,and we want theboystohave
everyopportunity to developtheir interests.
We also want them to have fun, make
lifelongfriendships andcreateunforgettable
memories within thecontext of aclear and
safe structure.”
Setalongside themaincollege campus,the
college’stwo boardinghouses–Rutherford
andBarnicoat–areimpressiveheritage
buildingsthathaverecentlyhad major
refurbishments. “Our experiencedstaffare
committedtocreatingastrong andcaring
communitywithin theboardingfraternity,”
says Mrs Hippolite. “Weensurethatour boys
aresupportedthroughouttheir educational
endeavours,and we also make sure that they
gettoexperienceeverythingour beautiful
Nelson region offers.
Talk to us about life-changing opportunities
for your son
NelsonCollege offers theverybestinboarding. With awelcoming
family environment, ourschoolhas consistentlyhigh-levelacademic,
sporting and leadership programmes.
Come and seeusatAgFestWestCoast (13/14 November) and
meet Headmaster Richard Dykesand Director of Boarding
Samme Hippolite.
Youngmen taking theirplace in the world
boarding@nelsoncollege.school.nz
www.nelsoncollege.school.nz

BOARDING SCHOOL
Home away from home at St Margaret’s College
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With itswarm, caring home-awayfrom-homeatmosphere,
boarding at St
Margaret’s Collegecombinesaworldclasseducation
with buildingstrong
relationshipsand learninglifelong
values.
When school finishesatthe endof
each day, theboardinghousescome
alivewiththe sounds of many voices
andlaughterand becausethe boarding
school is an integral part of theschool
campus thosewho chosetocanattend
extra circular andafter-schoolactivities
without disruption.
The boarding communityisat the
heartofStMargaret’sand theculture is
closelyalignedwiththe school’s vision
of aholisticeducation,embracingthe
spiritual andemotional wellbeingofthe
girls,aswellastheir academic growth
andtheir developmentinsport and
thearts. St Margaret’s is aplace where
girls are believedinand becomestrong
womenofthe future andwhere great
boardingfriendshipslast alifetime.
The threeboardinghouses
arearranged in year groups and
structured to thespecific needsofeach
developmental stage. In Julius House
(Y7-10) theenvironment is structured
andnurturing forthe girlstomake
thetransitionintoboarding. Kilburn
House(Y11-12) encouragesthe girlsto
beginpersonallyintegrating theseskills.
Cranmer House(Y13) allowsfor more
freedom to help them developlifeskills
andbecomedriven, self-managed young
women, all in amonitored setting. These
seniorgirls thrive as they become the
leadersofthe boardingschooland the
‘older sisters’ of theyoungergirls.
The boarding staff takepride in having
theprivilegeofwatchingthe girlsgrow
into incredible youngwomen and
treasure themoments they capture with
them. Warm,openrelationships develop
over theyears as they sharethe girls’
highs andlows, encourage,celebrate and
nurtureastheyall journey throughlife
together.
To learnmore aboutlifeatSt
Margaret’s College, visit www.
stmargarets.school.nz or call
Admissions Manager,Susie Campbell
on 03 379 2000 to arrangeapersonal
tour of the College.
BOARDING
AT ST MARGARET’S COLLEGE
“A Home Away From Home”
Book your Personal Tour and Sleepover
and Discover Life as Part of the
St Margaret’sCollege Boarding Family
Forfurther information, pleasecontact:
Susie Campbell, Admissions Manager
(03) 353 2563 •enrol@stmargarets.school.nz
EMPOWERINGGIRLS
YEARS1–13
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26 Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
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Musterers set to take on Methven B
in long­running charity rugby match
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mighty musterers from the
mountains will take on the
Methven Brugby team in a
decades old charity match
nextweekend.
The RakaiaGorge
MusterersvsMethven Rugby
Club match has beenrunning
for thepast 63 years, although
acouple of games had been
cancelled due to snow.
They hadtheir50th
anniversary in 2007.
Rakaia Gorge Musterers
team managerPaul Ensor, of
Double Hill RunRoad, said it
was the longest running
charity match in the southern
hemisphere, although it had
not been played
consecutively.
Aformerplayer himself
Ensor, nowaged 43,saidthe
mind was willing butthe body
tended to suffer.
He played 12 games in his
time but said players like
Chaz Todhunter, of
Glenfalloch Station, would
have played more games, as
would legends like Jim
Morris, from Manuka Point
Station, (now retired and
living in Tarras) who used to
ride his Clydesdale horse
across the Rakaia River to get
in and outinthe 1980s.
‘‘He was likethe
Marlborough man of the
valley,’’ Ensor said.
The musterers team in past
were from up the Rakaia
Gorge butinrecent years
players have been gathered
from Rakaia andAshburton
gorges, both sides of the
Rakaia River and along the
Foothills to Mt Somers.
‘‘We have had to spread the
net out abit further these days
as there are notthe number of
shepherds and musterers
around as there used to be.
‘‘We just try andgrab
anyone whohas workedup
here over the past year andfit
enough to pull on apairof
boots ... generally they have
some sort of connection (with
mustering).’’
He was hopeful for aheapof
guys so they could have rolling
subs on the day.
‘‘Some of the guys are hill
fit, but not necessarily rugby
fit.’’
Ensor said historically at
the end of the autumn muster
there were heaps of guys
floating around and they
decided to hold arugby game.
‘‘One yearthe gorge forward
pack weighed more than the
All Black teamofthe day... it
must havebeen around the
1970s,’’ he said.
‘‘It doesn’t mean they were
better, they were just
heavier.’’
The match, held at the
Methven Rugby Club grounds
on Methven Chertsey Road, in
Methven on August 22,will
raise money for St John
ambulance.
Adonation bucket will be
passed around and acharity
auction, offeringacouple of B
and Baccommodation
packages and farm supplies,
will be up for grabs.
Ensor was hopeful this year
would see the musterers take
victory but said it was more
about the camaraderie fora
cause, than the final result.
‘‘Unfortunately we struggle
to match the Methven side. We
come together at theend of
the seasonbut they have been
playing together allseason.
We are abit of acobbled
together bunch.’’
Ensor said night games
always suited themusterers
better in the past.
‘‘We were able to slip a
couple of extra playersonin
the shadowsand that helped
us abit. We got found out one
year andthe following yearwe
didn’t play as (well) any
more.’’
The senior musterers game
kicks offat2.30pm with an
Under 9junior musterers
curtain raiser at 2pm.
Rakaia Gorge Musterers from around 1958, Rod Heard with pipe (third from right) helped get the game
going. Photo supplied.
Rakaia Gorge Musterers vs Methven rugby during the 25th anniversary game in 1982 saw local Peter
Den Baars support the game with his Packmans Palace. Photo Supplied.
LOCAL LISTENING
Peter Mac l 1pm to 6pm
2304059
MSA OUTDOOR
BOWLING CLUB
With our winter bowls
programme starting to wind
downour convertedtrophies
are being playedfor amid
somefiercebut friendly
competition.
Firstlythe Bruce Weir
Trophy wastaken out by
John Moffatt, MikeSkilling
and Trevor Pearce.
The Kennedy Trophy,
donated by the legendary
late Tom Phaup, was wonby
TonyInwood, Des
Prendergast, and Mike
Skilling.
Our finaltrophy round will
be heldon August 12 at
1.30pm.
Our return visit to
Richmond has been bought
forward aweek, now being
Sunday August 23, which will
allow members to playinthe
Sub Centres fundraising
tournamentonAugust 30.
Aworkingbee to lift the
matswillbeheldAugust 24
at atime to be confirmed.
Opening day for the
summerseasonis set down
for SaturdaySeptember12,
with new members most
welcome.
We hostour firstSkip2It
FridayTriples on
September18 at 12.30pm and
the Peters Cup OpenFours
Tournament is set for
September20 at 9am.
ASHBURTON
WRITERS’GROUP
The annual general meeting
of the AshburtonWriters’
Groupwas held recently, it
had beendelayed dueto
Covid­19. President Julie
welcomedall present. After
the minutesand financial
reportwere read, the
presidentgave her reportfor
the year 31 March 2020.
The electionofofficers
washeldand resulted as
follows–President –Julie
Fechney, Vice­President–
Stacey Broadbent,
Secretary/Treasurer–Rae
Magson. Themeeting
concludedand the monthly
meetingwas held.
Aquotation was givenby
Stacey ­“To write means
more than pretty wordsona
page, the act of writing is to
share yoursoul with the
world.”
Rae readareporton the
completed ShortStory
Competition. Therewere 83
entries, all of these were
read.
There wasdiscussionon
the timesand dates of our
meeting. As manymembers
andpotential members are
notable to attendinthe
afternoons it wasdecidedto
hold the meetingsonthe
fourth Wednesdays of the
month,commencingat7pm.
First meeting to be on 26
August.
Theassignment for the
meetingwas to writeastory
titled “ThenMyCar Broke
Down”. The instantexercise
by Deirdre was achallenge
being “Devil’s Advocate”.
Themeeting concluded with
the servingofafternoon tea.
The nextmeeting
assignmentis “letter to my
younger self”.
Visitors are welcome,
contact Rae on 308 8927.

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Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
27
Tell us your priorities
Every three years, the
council decides what
projects and activities it will
fund and deliver over the
coming 10 years. It’s called
our Long Term Plan (LTP)
and it’s an important piece of
work that brings together
local services, infrastructure
and work programmes that
influence our community –
from rubbish and recycling
right through to playgrounds,
camp grounds, roads,
recreation facilities and
community grants.
We want to hear from
residents about what issues
and topics you think are a
priority for Mid Canterbury
as we prepare our LTP for
2021–31.
We first asked what was
important to residents in
2018 in the lead up to
developing our current Long
Term Plan.
The ideas and issues
identified by residents
helped to inform the
direction of that plan, and it
was such agreat tool that we
are replicating this exercise
again through ashort online
survey.
In 2018, the top eight
priorities for the Ashburton
District (in order) were
roading, community safety,
environment, town centre
development, second bridge,
business development, EA
Networks Centre
development and new
entertainment centres.
Now, the council wants to
know if these are still as
important, or if there are
other issues or ideas that
people would like the
council to focus on.
Given the uncertain and
unprecedented challenges
we have been facing as a
nation this year, the Our
Place –Our Plan survey also
seeks to understand how you
are getting on through the
uncertainties of the Covid­19
pandemic.
For some, the lockdowns
and our closed borders may
have really impacted your
business, you may have
concerns about job security,
or perhaps you and your
family have been fairing
reasonably well through this
period.
No matter how things have
been going, the council
wants to get abetter
understanding of where you
are at and this too will help
to inform the decisions that
are made about what
projects will be funded over
the next decade.
The Our Place –Our Plan
survey is now open until
5pm, Friday September 18.
Get your ideas into the mix
before we begin drafting the
LTP so that they may be
considered right from the
get­go.
Council won’t know what
you think is most important
for the future of our district
without your input, so it’s
important you tell us through
the survey.
This is an opportunity that
only comes around every few
years. Make it count by
completing the survey today
at itsourplace.com.
Rakaia students impress
at school talent show
BuddingrapperLogan
Bradford won Rakaia
School’sfinalof2020
Rakaia Got Talent talent
showlastweek.
In ahotlycontested
event, the Year 7pupil
took out the winrappingto
Clint Eastwood by British
virtual bandGorillaz.
Secondplace went to
Year 4comedianKasey
Wiseman whosejokes
included somecheesy
numberssuch as ‘‘What’s a
cats favouritecolour?;
purrrrple,and ‘‘What do
youcall cheese that’s not
yours?; nachocheese.’’
Thetalent show event
wasrun by the school’s
senior leaders.
It was thefirsttime the
pupilshad runsuch an
event,instigated by school
leader Melissa Mattson
whowanted to organise
something for the pupils.
Thefinalsaw five acts
take to thestagefor the
finals during morning
breaklast Friday.
Theother finalists were
dancingyoungstersfrom
thenew entrant/Year1and
2Ako class,sockpuppet
trio Maddie, Louann and
Peyton andsinger Diego
VidalGomez.
Thefinalistsperformed
in front of theirschool
peersand family/friends
from theschool
community.
They werechosenafter a
seriesofheats involving up
to 50 pupils fromacross the
schoolauditionedina
rangeofperformances
including dancing, a
gymnastic display, amagic
act, weight liftingand
juggling.
Dancing youngsters Annie Tagicakibau, Rose Parris, Charlie
Hall, Jphil Credo and Izzy Smyth from Rakaia School Year 1­2
Ako class in the 2020 Rakaia Got Talent final.
Jokester Kasey Wiseman in costume during his act telling
jokes in the 2020 Rakaia Got Talent final.

SPORT
28 Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
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Goodwin for senior footballers
Mid Canterbury United’s senior
team scoredits secondwin of
the season with agood
performanceagainst
UniversitiesatAshburton
Domain on Saturday.
The 3­1victory lifts theteam
off the bottom and uptosixth
place in the eight team
Canterbury Championship
League.
The hometeamgot off to the
best possible start on Saturday
with agoalafterjust two
minutes.
Niall Young fired alooping
shot from outside the box and
over the goalkeeper.
The leadwas doubled10
minutes later with agoodfinish
fromJamie Smitheram.
Luke Martinsmacked the ball
against crossbar in afrenetic
first 20 minutes and then fired a
powerful shot pastthe keeper
to give thehomeside a
deserved 3­0 first halflead.
The second half was amore
even affair, withboth sides
having chances.
The only goal came the way
of Universities througha
penalty.
The Universities keeper
producedacouple of good
savesfromLukeMartin and
thepostkeptout another shot.
Mid Canterbury United plays
fifth placedStAlbans Shirley
at St AlbansParkin
ChristchurchonSaturday.
The CCL reserves side was
beaten 4­0 by Universitiesin
the 12.30pm game played on
SaturdayatAshburton
Domain.
Mid Canterbury United striker Luke Martin (red and blue) bursts through the Universities defence.
PHOTO: DOUG BOVETT.
Newarch and young riders area at skills park
Getting the new entrance arch in the ground are (from left) James
Reid, Doug Smith and Jo Bucknall from AG Serve, and mountain
bike club member Graham Russell.
New challenges have been set
for younger mountain bikers at
the Ashburton Skills Park and
an impressivemetal arch has
beenerectedat the start of the
popularloop track.
Mountain Bike Ashburton has
used fundingof$6500 from
Ashburton council to setup
new, low level bridges and
jumps specifically aimed at
thoseunder 10.
Accompanying signs offer
advice on how best to tackle the
obstaclesand howtojump, ride
and do wheelies.
Thefunding has also helped
with the purchaseofmulchand
landscaping, andwith the
commissioningofan
impressive new archthat
directsriderstothe start of the
mountain bike loop track.
Thearch is dedicated to all of
the volunteers whohave
supportedthe growth of the
skills parkand bike tracks in
recent years.
It has been constructed by
localbusinessAgServe and has
creatively re­used someofthe
old gardening tools of Mountain
BikeAshburton stalwartand
landscape gardener Dell
James Reid and Graham Russell from Mountain Bike Ashburton
work on the new junior bridges.
Phillips.
Mountain Bike Ashburton
presidentJames Reid, who has
been hands­on with building
the new bridgesand jumps,
said the club was gratefulfor
the council funding.
The skills park was proving
verypopularwith allages and
to haveanareasuitable for
younger riders to have fun and
to test themselves was great for
the future of localmountain
biking.
Thenew junior area featured
wider, low level challenges,and
there was space alongsidefor
parents to assist if necessary.
Stay fit &earn $$$
at the same time
Spend a couple of hours
every Thursday delivering the
Ashburton Courier and Realty in
the Ashburton urban area.
Enjoy the fresh air, stay fit and
reap the health benefits!
Phone Mary todayon308 7664
to get startedoremail
mary.summerfield@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
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SPORTS RESULTS
ASHBURTON GOLF CLUB
9­HOLERS
Putting was the focus of our game on
August 6, play sponsored by Flowers
@the Gate by Tone'e H. First place, with
13 putts was Stewart Bennett, followedby
Gordon Clinton and Eric Weir with 14
putts. There were four players who scored
15 putts: Tonee Hurley, Peter Woods,
Dick Hansen and Val Ferrier.
Smith &Church golf balls go to Wendy
Smith (for agobbler) and Tonee Hurley
who scored atwo.
Our sponsor this week will be Sega
Golf and we will play round five of the
Marion Marshall Trophy, aiming for the
best nett scores. OnAugust 20 we'll play
a stroke round sponsored by Netherby
Pharmacy.
MID CANTERBURY
SOCIAL WHEELERS
Winter training ride No 7: Home first
Don Morrison 26m 07s, 2nd Don Sutton
26m 07s, 3rd Marsel Smithers 26m 07s,
4th Shona McGrath 26m 08s, 5th Ross
Templeton 26m 09s, 6th Kyle Gray 26m
09s, 7th Lucy Kirwan 29m 57s, 8th Kerry
Clough 30m 39s, 9th John Uden 26m 20s,
10th Colin Teahan 30m 01s, 11th Steven
Hands 22m 50s f/t, 12thTony Ward 22m
50s 2f/t, 13th Michael Gallagher 23m 27s
4f/t, 14th Kevin Opele 22m 58s 3f/t, 15th,
Debbie Skinner 31m 02s, 16th. Ross
Proctor 31m 03s, 17th, Janette Hooper
31m 03s, 18th Brian Ellis 30m 24s, 19th
Rob Hooper 23m 34s 5f/t, 20th Gerrard
Morrison 23m 35s 6f/t, 21st Larry Neal
23m 35s, 7f/t, 22nd Nick Grijns 25m 06s,
23rd Richard Kirwan 25m 16s, 24th Liz
Wylie 30m 40s, 25th Marty Cuttle 25m
41s, 26th Matt Marshall 26m 23s, 27th
Doug Coley 26m 25s, 28th Zoe Nicholls
32m 15s, 29th Anton Nicholls 32m 15s,
30th Alan Johns 34m 10s, 31st Andy
Skinner 37m 57s, 32nd Jelle Hendriksen
mechanical.
TINWALD CYCLING
Tinwald Cycling U17 Development,
Open Handicap, 8km: 1st Charlotte Neal
17m 49s, 2nd Logan McKnight 17m 50s,
3rd Amwolf Artz 14m 05s F/T, 4th Ryan
Gallagher 14m 05s 2f/t, 5th Konrad Artz
18m 07s, 6th Zoe Nicholls 15m 56s 4f/t,
7th Oli Nicholls 14m 40s 3f/t, 8th Tineke
Artz 19m 55s.
Grade Placings: A, Amwolf Artz, Ryan
Gallagher, Oli Nicholls. B, Konrad Artz,
Zoe Nicholls. C, Charlotte Neal, Logan
McKnight, Tineke Artz.
Teams Relay,1.2km: Amwolf Artz,
Ryan Gallagher, Tineke Artz, Logan
McKnight time 9m 08s, 2nd Oli Nicholls,
KonradArtz, Zoe Nicholls, Charlotte Neal,
9m 12s.
Teams Time Trial, 1.2km: 1st Logan
McKnight, Tineke Artz, Ryan Gallagher,
Amwolf Artz 2min 15sec, 2nd Charlotte
Neal, Zoe Nicholls, Konrad Artz, Oli
Nicholls 2min 20sec.
IN BRIEF
SENIOR BFINAL
Methven willtake on Celtic in the
finalofthe Senior Bcup this
weekend.
Thegamewill be hosted by
Methven, who dispatchedMt
Somers 36-10 in semi-finals last
weekend; Celtic justheld off
Allenton 28-24.
SPARTANS
The MidCanterbury CombinedFirst
XV takes on competition leader St
AndrewathomeonSaturday and is
hoping forsomegoodsideline
support.
Theside lost 54-12 to Timaru
BoysHigh School lastweekend,
afterplaying with 14 men for 60
minutes but coaching stafftook
somepositives from the game.
They have lost Ben Middletonfor
the restofthe seasonafterhe
sufferedabroken hand but blooded
two new playerstothe squad,
promoted fromthe under16team
for the day.
Player of the day was David
Satui.

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SPORTS DRAWS
NEWS
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29
RUGBY
Saturday:
Senior B-2nd Grade Cup final: Methven
v Celtic, Methven1, 2:30pm J O’Connor, S
Bennett, GBarr.
Combined Colts – Playoffs: Methven/
Rakaia vChristchurch, 12:45pm Methven 1S
Bennett. High School Old Boys v Celtic/
Southern EuroAgri/NPD, Bob Deans, 2:45pm
1st XV UC Championship: MC Combined
vStAndrews, Ashburton College, 11:00am K
Faalogo, AMcGirr, CMarshall.
Under 18 Combined: Lincoln v MCRU
Alps, 1:00pm, Lincoln4.
Under 16 Combined: MCRU PlainsvWest
Melton,Collegiate1, 1:30pm NForbes. MCRU
Alps vSaracens, Hinds1, 1:15pm CKelland.
Under 14.5 Combined: MCRU Plains v
Prebbleton, Collegiate1, 12:15pm GJopson.
MCRU Alps vWest Melton, Hinds2, 1:00pm J
Robinson.
Under 13: Allenton Smallbones vSouthern/Tinwald
Howden AG, Allenton1, 12:30pm
Club referee. Methven v Collegiate Ross
Leadley Building, Methven2, 1:00pm GBarr.
Celtic bye.
Under 11.5: Celtic Green vHampstead,
Celtic1A, 1:00pm. Celtic White v Methven
Black, Celtic1B, 12:30pm. Methven White v
Collegiate Cates Grains &Seeds, Methven3A,
1:15pm. Southern Coleman Ag v Rakaia,
Hinds3, 1:00pm.
Under 10: Celtic White v Hampstead,
Celtic2A, 12:30pm. Methven Black v Celtic
Green, Methven3B, 1:15pm. Methven Red v
Tinwald Ace Automotive, Methven4, 1:00pm.
Methven White v Allenton, Methven4,
12:00pm. Southern Four Season Treecare v
Rakaia, Hinds3, 12:00pm.
Under 9: Coll/Hamp Regent Cinema v
Tinwald Moore Mechanical, Collegiate2,
1:30pm. Methven v Allenton Engineering
Solutions, Methven5, 12:00pm. Southern Hayden
McKenzie Contracting vRakaia, Hinds4,
1:00pm. Celtic bye.
Under 8: Celtic White vTinwald Gluyas
Nissan, Celtic2B, 1:00pm. Collegiate/Hampstead
vCeltic Green, Collegiate2, 12:45pm.
Methven vAllenton Alpine View, Methven5,
1:00pm. Methven/Mt Somers vRakaia, Methven3A,
12:15pm. Southern Busch Joinery
bye.
Under 7: Allenton Gold Young Electrical v
Tinwald NZ Livestock Black, Allenton2,
12:30pm. Allenton Auto Maroon vCollegiate
Ashburton Crane Hire, Allenton3, 12:15pm.
Methven vMethven/Mt Somers, Methven3B,
12:15pm. Southern James Doyle Contracting
Blue v Celtic, Hinds4, 12:15pm. Southern
Riverlea AG White v Rakaia, Hinds1A,
12:30pm. Tinwald Orange bye.
Under 6: Celtic Green vTinwald Cranfield
Glass Blue, Celtic4, 12:15pm. Celtic White v
Tinwald Alluvial Black, Celtic4, 1:00pm. Hampstead
v Tinwald Canvas Orange, Hampstead1A,
12:15pm. Methven Black vAllenton
Gold Plumbing Services, Methven1A,
12:00pm. Methven White vAllenton Maroon
Sparrow Family, Methven1B, 12:00pm.Southern
Matt Wakelin Contracting Blue vCollegiate
Cranfield Glass, Hinds1B, 12:30pm. Southern
Harcourts Ashburton Red v Mt Somers,
Hinds2A, 12:15pm. Southern White Agspread
vRakaia, Hinds2B, 12:15pm.
HOCKEY
Small sticks duty club: Methven
Friday 14 August Kiwi Sticks (Yr 5) 3.45
pm Rakaia Yr 5vWakanui Black (Turf a) G
Muir, HKidd. Tinwald Foothills vMethven (Mt
Hutt) Tinwald Foothills, Methven. 4.30 pm
Tinwald vAllenton Yr 5(Turf a) SGreeson, H
Kidd. Methven White v Tinwald (Turf b) G
Muir, RKidd. Wakanui Blue bye
Kiwi Sticks (Yr 6) 5.15 pm Collegians D&
EvMethven Black (Turf a) SGreeson LEllis.
Tinwald Foothills vRakaia Yr 6(Turf b) JEllis,
LLansdown. 6.00 pm Wakanui vAllenton Yr 6
(Turf a) JEllis, LLansdown.
1st Grade Women 6.50 pm Hampstead v
Wakanui (Hampstead Blue, Methven). 8.00
pm Hampstead Blue vMethven (Hampstead,
Wakanui).
Just Hockey SSL Div 1Boys, Nga Puna
Wai 1, 7.40 pm Ashburton College 1st XI v
Burnside High School 1st XI (Umpires supplied).
Small sticks duty club: Methven
Saturday 15August Mini Sticks10.15 am
Methven Yr 3vAllenton (Turf a) Coaches.
Methven Yr 4 v Tinwald Foothills (Turf b)
Coaches. Tinwald v Wakanui Blue (Turf c)
Coaches. Wakanui Black vHampstead (Turf
d) Coaches.
Fun Sticks 11.00 am Draws made on the
day.
Senior Women, Wakanui bye.
Senior Men, Wakanui bye.
Sunday 16 August, 2nd Grade Girls, Tim
WD 1.05 pm Roncalli 1st XI v Tinwald
(Umpires supplied). Tim WD 2.55 pm TGHS
2nd XI vWakanui (Umpires supplied).
1st Grade Men, 4.00 pm Allenton v
Hampstead Lowcliffe (Tinwald Black,
Wakanui). 5.25 pm Tinwald Orange vHampstead
Wakanui (Allenton, Hampstead Lowcliffe).
6.50 pm Tinwald Black v Wakanui
(Tinwald Orange, Hampstead Wakanui).
Monday 17 August, 2nd Grade Boys, Ash
NBS 6.15 pm Wakanui vAllenton (S Moore, J
Gray).
Tuesday 18 August, Kwik Sticks (Yrs 7&
8) 4.00 pm Tinwald Orange vTinwald Foothills
(M Wilson, BGreer). 5.15 pm Wakanui Black
vAllenton (L Ellis, GOates). 6.30 pm Wakanui
Blue/Collegians v Methven (A Mitchell, M
Amos).
Wednesday 19 August, Just Hockey SSL
Div 2 Girls, Nunweek Park 2, 6.10 pm
Ashburton College 1st XI vChristchurch Girls
High School 3rd XI (Umpires supplied).
Connetics SSP Boys, Ash NBS 6.45 pm,
Timaru Boys High School 1st XI vStBede's
College 1st XI (Umpires supplied)
Internationals at
petanque tourney
There was an international
flavour at the Canterbury
doublesand singles
tournaments hostedbythe
AshburtonMSA Petanque Club
at the weekend.
Saturday’s doubles event
attracted 16 teams,while 18
took partinthe singles the
following day.
Amongthe playing
contingent were petanque
players from Vanuatu,
Thailand, France andItaly.
Local playerRichardBrowne
finished third equal in the
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SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST
147 McMurdo Street, Tinwald 10:00-10:30am 4 1 2 AHB22766
86a Grey Street,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 2 2 AHB22839
10 Princes Street,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 1 1 AHB22843
5PratleyCrescent, Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 2 AHB22838
92 Walker Street, Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 2 AHB22866
7McElrea Place, Ashburton 10:45-11:15am 3 1 1 AHB22732
47 Catherwood Avenue, Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 0 0 0 AHB00000
4Oxford Street, Methven 11:15-11:45am 3 1 2 AHB22864
119a Racecourse Road, Ashburton 11:30-12:00pm 4 2 2 AHB22588
15 Millichamp Street, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 2 1 2 AHB22767
157 Wilkins Road, Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 4 2 6 AHB22748
SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST
98 Pages Road, Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 4 2 2 AHB22698
34 Brucefield Avenue, Ashburton 11:15-11:45am 2 1 2 AHB22858
92 Walker Street,Ashburton 12:30-1:00pm 3 1 2 AHB22866
150 Racecourse Road, Ashburton
4 2 8
This property has it ALL.
All the secure storage spaceyou will ever need forall your
toys.
All the benefits of country living and the convenience of
town close by.
All the comforts that come with amodern home with
multiple heating options and double glazing throughout.
Alovely two storeyhome sitting on 6200 sqm’s with great
views to the snow-capped mountains from the master
bedroom balcony.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22860
Mid CanterburyReal Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
SetDateofSale
closing 28 August 2020, at
4:00pm (unless sold prior)
View
by appointment only
BruceMcPherson
027 438 4250
Denise McPherson
027 242 7677
View our listings online at: rwashashburton.co.nz
Open Home
4Oxford Street, Ashburton
This property will be sold asit is and the pricewill reflect this.
Youareherebyinvited to makeanofferon this property which
the vendor nowwants SOLD.
Here is an affordable three bedroom home with anice sized
section and handytothe local shops, town and school.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22864
Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
SetDateofSale
closing 15 August 2020, at
3:00pm(unless sold prior)
View
Saturday11:15 -11:45am
3 1 2
Armand vander Eik
021 597 527
Open Home
9Walker Street, Ashburton
3 1 2
119a Racecourse Road, Ashburton
4 2 2
Areyou lookingfor agreat 3bedroom townhousein the
best location near the Domain, Hospital, EA Network
Centre and schools, then look at this fabulous property.
Each room is generous with 3large double bedrooms and
spacious kitchen/dining/lounge. ASuper Home!
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22866
Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
SetDateofSale
closing 4September 2020, at
3:00pm(unless sold prior)
View
Saturday10:30 -11:00am
Sunday12:30 -1:00pm
Cheryl Fowler
027 10 6216
*Vast Kitchen/Dining/Living area
*Impressive Loungewith vaulted ceilings
*Oversized double garagewith garden sheds
*Private sunnyFamily Home
*1983 m2 section
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22588
Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
ForSale
Price onApplication
View
Saturday11:30 -12:00pm
Chrissy Milne
027 290 6606
Jill Quaid
Manager
027 437 6755
Kim Miller
Sales Consultant
027 236 8627
ChrissyMilne
Sales Consultant
027 236 8627
Cheryl Fowler
Sales Consultant
027 461 2614
Margaret Feiss
Sales Consultant
021 751 009
ShirleyFitzgerald
Sales Consultant
027 220 1528
Denise McPherson
Sales Consultant
027 242 7677
Janene McDowell
Property Manager
027 287 3388
Armand vander Eik
Sales Consultant
021 597 527
Lynne Bridge
Sales Consultant
027 410 6216
Mike Grant ncre
Sales Consultant
021 272 0202
Mark Totty
Sales Consultant
021 664 113
BruceMcPherson
Sales Consultant
027 438 4250
JustinWaddell
Sales Consultant
027 437 1111
Jarrod Ross
Sales Consultant
027 259 4644
Carey VonLubke
Property Manager
027 697 6948
96 TancredStreet, Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317
rwashburton.co.nz
36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

HEALTH &BEAUTY
URGENT CARE CLINIC
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal
hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam, 24/7,
to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou
free health advice on what to do or where to go if you
need urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, 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.
TheAshburtonDutyPractice for ...
Saturday15thAugust is
ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.
Sunday16th August is
ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7.
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
Brought
toyouby
CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
FOCUS Optometry - good
honest eye care, support
local. Phone 307 8988.
www.nzfocusoptometry.co.
nz, 65 Tancred Street, Ashburton.
FEMININE Health & Wellness
Coach. Relax, unwind
with massage or Reiki.
Empower with tools for selfhypnosis,
weight management,
anxiety, meditation.
Phone/text 027 282 1585.
CJ’S Driving School -
Classes 1, 2 & 4,
Endorsements F & D,
Forklift, F&OSH, Dangerous
Goods. NZTA
approved course provider.
MITO & Competenz
Assessor. Locally owned.
Phone Christine 027 245
2563
AndreGrob
Chiropractor
Tues 9am-5pm
03 308 9516
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
EDUCATIONAL
OPEN DAY
ASHBURTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Year 1-13
MONDAY 17 AUGUST 2020
2300235
MENTORING. For emotional
support, guidance, optimism,
goal setting, resilience.
Professional supervision,
call Pete Young, 307
7582/027 280 0889; email
plyoung@xtra.co.nz; web:
peteyoung.co.nz.
WHAT better place for a
public notice than Ashburton’s
The Courier! Simply
clip the form for a run-on
advert like this or telephone
us on 308 7664 if you
require adisplay advertisement.
•9:30am –school tour
•11:30am –school tour repeated
•6:30pm –PrimarySchool presentation
•7:30pm –Secondary Schoolpresentation
Enrolments Open. Spaces forpreference.
Wait list fornon-preference.
W: www.acs.school.nz
P: 03 3076340
E: office@acs.school.nz
Phone 308 7664
199 Burnett Street
Ashburton
2148717
Every Home
EveryWeek -that’s
2279675
SELL
LPG REFILLS
9kg cylinders
$27.50
Askaboutour
deliveryservice
Anysizecylinder filled
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
2300293
2300187
CARPORT-Single, for
removal. Professionally
built, easy shift. $1,000.
ono. Phone David 03 307
0272
RIDE-ON Mower. USA made
Kawasaki Z242F 21.5hp
FR651V, 112hrs, approx
2yrs old. Fabricated deck,
HDbearings. Owner
downsizing. Offers over
$5,000. Ph David 021 279
4794
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.
WANTED TO BUY
METAL, heavy etc. Free
light-grade metal in-yard
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays
&9.30-11.30am Saturdays.
Ashburton Scrap
Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford
Forest Rd, (behind
PlaceMakers). Phone 03
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.
WANTED, older style NZ
built caravan 2-4 berth. In
tidy condition. Ph 03 308
9406
GARAGE SALES
MELCOMBE Street, Tinwald,
Ashburton. Saturday
15 August, 9am-12pm.
Signs out. Something for
everyone. Everything must
go.
FRUIT &PRODUCE
POTATOES Nadine and
Agria. $1.00 per kilo, 10kg
bag $10.00. Seed potatoes
$2.50 per kilo. Phone 308
3195 or 027 531 9103. 81
Elizabeth Street.
TRADE &SERVICES
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $60
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
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
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
training, set up -wireless -
networks, spyware clean
up. On-site day or evening.
Low fees. Call Robin Johnstone,
Networks Firewalls
& PC’s Ltd, 308 1440 or
027 768 4058.
CONCRETE pavers direct to
you - Best prices, many
sizes, textures and colours
- Paveco, 13 Robinson
Street, Industrial Estate.
CONCRETE Services -
Driveways, paths, patios,
mowing edging. Decorative
concrete specialist, 30
years servicing Canterbury.
Free quotes. No job too big
or small. Phone Paul 021
152 1966
DEMOLITION/
Deconstruction. Commercial,
Industrial, Residential.
Also country wide. 30yrs
exp. Ph 0274 052 391
DENTURES; Dr Peter
Rumping repairs existing
dentures and also provides
new dentures. Phone 027
220 9997
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,
farm equipment
service and maintenance,
WOF repairs, machining
and welding. Odd jobs a
speciality. Mobile workshop.
Can collect. Phone
Malcolm 0274 754 241
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.
LAWN Mowing. No job too
small. Call Les Smith, From
The Ground Up, for a
competitve quote. Ph 027
840 0201 or 03 308 1500
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural lifestyle,
office relocations -
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
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.
LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and bifold
door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Doors
and More. Ph 027 516 7104
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.
ALTERATIONS. Sewing,
mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
and curtain making. Call
Michelle on 027 352 7248.
BUILDER - specialising in
home renovations and
repair work. We also do
decks, fences and retaining,
plastering and painting,
gardening, landscaping
and tree removal. Call
Gavin 021 267 1979
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. Ph Cawte
027 418 7955 or Gary 308
4798, 027 207 1478.
CARPET 2You -For all your
flooring needs. Supplier
and installer of carpet and
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,
carpet cleaning. Phone
Mike Gill 0274 914 210
TRADE &SERVICES
CARPET cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
at Supersucker. 027 435
1042 or 308 1677.
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com
CONSISTENT,RELIABLE
COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC
WINDOW &CARPET CLEANING
Competitivepricing
PensionerRates available
Professional, friendly service,
happycustomers
We coverTimaru, Oamaru,
Ashburton, Geraldine &Temuka
“Efficient,reliable &professional”
Ronald vanKoot 022 318 6936
www.timarucleaners.co.nz
PLASTERING
&COATINGS
2298473
Drier. Cleaner. Healthier.
24/7 mobile service for
all your carpetcleaning,
upholstery cleaningand
flood restoraon needs.
2288454
Timaru 03 684 6102
Ashburton 03 308 8932
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes, offices
Rockcote. Waterproofing.
and cars. Phone Craig
Rogers 307 6347, member
Texture/Specialist
Master Tinters NZ. www.
Coatings.
windowtinter.co.nz
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2291355
PLUMBER. Repair or
replace; taps, shower
mixers, hot water cylinders,
basins, tubs, toilets, vanity
units, leaking pipes. Call
Pete Young, experienced
plumber 027 280 0889/307
7582
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
2301183

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8579
ACROSS
6. Consequence (10)
8. Alter (4)
9. Just (4)
10. First (5)
11. Light (4)
12. Military rank (9)
16. Haunts (9)
20. Ale(4)
22. Greek letter (5)
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DOWN
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4. Whole (6)
5. Raze(5)
7. Dirt (5)
13. Anger (3)
14. Ideal (7)
15. Tired (5)
17. Rest (6)
18. Prey (6)
19. Sinew (6)
21. Quick (5)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8579
ACROSS
6. It is not,mysweet, the sea route (4,6). 8. Sees the point
an gives one’s consent toit (4). 9. Some don’t stay together
(4). 10. Free again, back he goes on the horse (5).
11. Don’t lay ahand on -just the opposite (4). 12.Decorated
before beingput away (9). 16. Carry out and get rid
of (9). 20. Not altogether clear about him (4). 22. Nothing
turned up in the plant (5). 23. Photographed as required
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25. Young man, lookout! He’sagenius! (6-4).
DOWN
1. For the gala, am travelling from spain (6). 2. The second
of this month (7). 3. Invites and tries to get off with
(6). 4. Show anger, with restraint (6). 5. Tries to see the
members of the nobility (5). 7. Pretty girl who accompanied
Melba? (5). 13. Owns one is obliged to (3). 14. In
music,anamethat’sinfashion (7).15. Combines resources
to get back the boat (5). 17. Lay it on with “I translate
poems”(6). 18. Finds it impossible to stand again and run
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note to the light(5).
SUDOKU
MEDIUM No. 5230
2 9 4
9 2
7 8 4 2
6 2 7
4 5 2 6
3 6 1
5 7 8 9
1 6
8 6 5
Solution to previous Sudoku
Howto
solve
Sudoku!
Fill the grid
so thatevery
rowand every
3x3 square
contains the
digitals 1to9
4 5 1 9 2 6 3 8 7
8 9 7 4 5 3 1 6 2
6 2 3 1 7 8 5 4 9
1 4 9 6 3 7 2 5 8
7 8 2 5 4 1 9 3 6
3 6 5 2 8 9 4 7 1
2 1 4 8 6 5 7 9 3
5 3 6 7 9 2 8 1 4
9 7 8 3 1 4 6 2 5
Solution to previous crossword
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8578 -SOLUTIONS
Across -1,Good afternoon. 8, Right. 9,Convict. 10,
Singer. 11, Reside. 12, Smash. 14, Stone. 18, Resist. 20,
Bitter.23, Noisome. 24, Meant. 25, Eighteen holes.
Down -1,Garish. 2, Organ. 3, Artless. 4, Tack. 5, Range.
6, Opinion. 7,Nutmeg. 13, Missing. 15, Triumph. 16,
France. 17, Grates. 19, Short. 21, Trail. 22, Cede.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8578 -SOLUTIONS
Across -1,Cutting remark. 8, Treat. 9, Fi-G-men-t. 10,
Hiding. 11, St-rove. 12, O-the-r. 14, Screw(-driver). 18,
Pu-mice. 20, Pre-s-to. 23, C-lose-up. 24, Minor. 25, Diamond
clasps.
Down -1,Catchy.2,Tr-end. 3, In-tense. 4, G-ift. 5, E-IGht
(rev.). 6, Ace-tone. 7, K-it-t-en. 13, Tombola (anag.).
15, Car-am-el .16, Spa-ceD. 17, Hoards (anag.). 19, C-
red-o. 21, Sinks. 22, Sp(ac)ed.
ContactJann Thompson 03 308 7664 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Friends! TheMusical Parody
Friday 11th September 7:30pm
The fun begins at the corner coffee shop when
arunaway bride with asignature hairstyle
stumbles into the lives of five other friends
and kicks the gang out of second gear. The
Musical Parody is ahilarious good hearted
romp that is uncensored, hilarious, fast paced
and is sure to make you laugh.
Tickets from $69.90 (fees apply)
From Scratch
Sunday 20th September 2pm
With their DIY invented instruments including
PVC slaptubes, From Scratch guide their
audience through amagical journey. Their
performances have been described “as among
the greatest in any art form to come out of
this country”. ANew Zealand group not to be
missed.
Open Hat
BOOK
NOW
TheShow’sMust Go On
Tuesday 29th September 7:30pm
For more information
www.ateventcentre.co.nz
This is an amazing story of Kiwi artists coming
together to create anight of magic. With astella NZ
cast and song’s from the greatest musicals including
Dream Girls, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman
plus many more, come and support the New Zealand
entertainment industry and witness the majestic vibe.
Adults $89.90
Seniors or groups of8+$79.90 (fees apply)
Rock nPop 2020 –Solid Gold
Friday 9th +Saturday 10th October 7:30pm
With acast of over 70 local artists, songs from
the 60s to the 90’s, Jo Castelow as Musical
Director, Jessie Thomson as Choreographer
and our very own Roger Farr Directing the
team this will be an outstanding show. Funds
raised will go towards an upgrade of the
technical infrastructure, which will benefit the
community in the future.
Tickets from $27.00 (fees apply)
ENTERTAINMENT
03 307 2010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz *Service fees apply
2292867
Marion’s
Outlaws
Saturday15thAugust,8pm
THE JACKSON’SBISTROOPEN THUR &SAT EVENINGS
Courtesy van
runs every
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday
from 4pm
Join the RSA (the friendly club)
12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 7175
Members, guests and affiliates all welcome
FIREWOOD
SCREENED SLAB
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD
SLABWOOD
3cordgreen
$330
1cordgreen
$110
1cordscreened
$140 cord
OFFCUTS
$140 cord
C.O.D.intown
Adams Sawmill
Malcolm McDowell Rd
Phone
308-3595
DRYPINE
FOR SALE
$300per cord
delivered
within the town
boundaryand
Mayfield/Mt Somers
Phone Sue
021 162 4102
2302580
2297803
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PERSONAL
INDONESIAN lady, genuine
and lovely nature, seeking
a nice, kind Canterbury
man, aged between 50-60
years for friendship/
relationship. Contact
fastloek19@gmail.com
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.
WANTED TO RENT
HOUSE to Rent in country,
for two professional people.
Within 20kms of town.
Everything considered.
Phone Gary on 027 224
4902
GRAZING
GRAZING wanted for small
mob of sheep. Long or
short term okay. Ph Bess
027 342 8412
Tell everyone about
your new
arrival on our
OH BABY!
Simply post or email a photo of the new arrival
along with the birth details to:
DRY old man pine. 6 m 3
$575. Delivered to most of
Mid Canterbury. WINZ
accredited. Phone Rob 027
297 7563
Email: office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz.
SITUATIONS VACANT
CASUAL STORE PERSON
Ashburton
page
Luisetti Seeds is asignificant provider of grain and
seedboth nationallyand internationally.
Opportunityhas arisenforaCasualStore Personat
our Ashburton site.
Keyresponsibilitieswill include:
• Assistingwith theintake anddispatchfunctions
includinggeneralyardduties
• Operating modern seed cleaning, treating and
mixing plants
• Opportunity to progress into a peramanent
positionfor the rightapplicant
You will have aproven history of: reliability and
punctuality, efficient time management skills,
working solo and inateam environment, being a
self-starter, able towork toadeadline, attention
to detail, working well under pressure and an
enthusiastic manner.
A willingness to work extended hours when
required and a friendly customer focused
personality would be desirable. Seed cleaning
experience, knowledge of agriculture and forklift
licencewould be an advantage butisnot essential.
On sitetrainingwill be provided.
Remuneration to reflect the applicants experience
and ability.
Applications should detail recent relevant
experience, qualifications and references.
Applications will be treated and viewed in
confidence. Please apply to:
Luisetti Seeds Ltd
PO Box77
Rangiora7440
Attention: KarenVan Staden
or admin@luisettiseeds.co.nz
2279685
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Neighbourhood SupportCoordinator
Neighbourhood Support is acommunity initiative
working to:
•Createsafer more caring communities
•Reduce the incidences and effects of criminal
offending
•Strengtheningcommunities’networks
•Improvequalityoflife
Duetoour current coordinatorretiring Ashburton
District Neighbourhood Support islooking for an
individual to continue to grow Neighbourhood
Support across the Ashburton District. Although
we currently have a good base to work from
we are looking to further grow membership of
Neighbourhood Support, particularlyin ruralareas
of our district. Assuch we require someone with
a proven track record in building relationships
withindividuals from awide arrayof backgrounds
and partnerships with various groups. The ideal
candidate will be able to answer yes to the
followingquestions:
Are you passionate about community safety
and wellbeing?
Are you askilled communicator with excellent
relationship management?
Do youhave excellentorganisational andtime
managementskills?
Do you have the ability to work in aflexible
manner?
Your role would be to maintain, grow, promote
and coordinate Neighbourhood Support across
the Ashburton District maintaining existing
partnerships and seeking new opportunities
to support this work. Part ofthe role is to also
maintain our “Gets Ready” database (full training
given).
This position is for22hours perweek.
Foranapplicationpackplease visitthe careers
sectionofour website
www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz
please followall instructions
on theapplication form.
Applications and inquires to
mary@safermidcanterbury.org.nz 308 1395 ext225
Applications close Fridaythe 28th of August
Caretaker
Our wonderful caretaker has decided that itistime
to retireand do other things.
We need a new caretaker who has a range of
building and maintenance skills to join our school
team. The person appointed will also need to be
reliable,friendly,personable and like children!
The position isfor 35 hours per week (Monday to
Friday) and will begin at the end of this term, or
earlier if possible.On-sitetrainingwill be provided.
Please email aletter of application and aCV
(includingthe namesand contactdetails
of three referees)to
BruceTilby principal@allenton.school.nz.
Applications close on
Friday 21stAugust at 3:00pm.
Farm Worker -Part-time
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Must have arableexperience.
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Aboutthe company:
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Aboutthe role:
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responsibilityfor themanagementof, andreporting
on, Newlands’ finances, intellectual property
management, asset management &maintenance
andITSystems maintenanceanddevelopment
This role is unlike others of its type as theCFO needs
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findingthe rightperson.
Your responsibilitieswillbe, working closelywith
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• Provide strategic financial and leadership
direction
• Take responsibilityfor allfinancialreporting
• Oversee IT and IT systems and manage all
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• Oversee and manage the administration and
officefunctions;and
• Manage therelationship with key Financeand IT
external parties.
Skillsand experience:
This position will play a key commercial and
influencing role both internally and externally. It
is agiven that you are technically sound with the
relevantqualifications, but amongstotherqualities,
youwill have:
• A Chartered Accountant qualification with
significant experience in commerciallyorientated
finance roles and sound knowledge
of the NZ taxand financial systems
• Proven experiencemanaging IT systemsandIP
• Proven experience presenting and analysing
data in acomplex environment
• Advanced financial forecasting and modelling
capability
• ExperienceinRisk management.
To apply:
If this sounds like youand youare lookingforyour
nextchallenge, please apply by emailing
BeccyWarwick at jobs@essentialhr.co.nz or call
03 6590377 if youhaveany questions.
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MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
We are lookingfor someone special and suitable
to join our busy team:
This position is for aminimum of 28 hours
per week, you must be flexible with your
hours of work being able to work any
day of the week including an occasional
weekend or evening oncall asrequired
Being afriendly versatile committed team
member who is efficient describes you
Your data entry,numericalskills and spelling
are of a very high standard. Medical
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Youpay attention to detail, are organised
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We invite suitable applicants who can legally
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The Practice Manager
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Property
Maintenance Officer
If youareajack of alltrades…and canmaster morethan one,thisvaried role
youwillsuityou perfectly.
Whether you are performing basic property maintenance duties yourself or
using your knowledge tooversee trades people, it is important that you can
effectivelyand efficiently manageyour day.
It’salsoessentialthatyou areable to work and communicatewitharangeof
peopleasyou willbeperforming ad hoc,afterhoursorscheduled maintenance
work in Council buildings including the Administration Building, Museum,
Library and Elderly PersonsHousing.
Withthe right attitude, basic computer abilities and generalskills in arangeof
trades, this position could be yours.
To find out more about these
vacancies and what the Ashburton
District Council has to offer you-visit
our website.
Applications close Friday, 21 August
2020.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
Casual Staff:
We have anumber ofcasual positions in our further processing
department available for anestimated period of 10 -12 weeks –then onan
as required basis.
The shift for these positions will be starting at 4pm daily Monday through
Friday and finishes at 12.30am daily.
These positions are varied with you needing to be flexible and work within
any area ofFurther Processing:
Key Tasks:
Further Processing Staff Required
• Examining of product requires having agood eye and strong attention
to detail
• Linking Socks for further finishing –similar to overlocking
• Pressing ofsocks –using our steam press
• Pairing and packaging of product after examining
• Assisting the dispatch team with Pick/Pack when required
To be asuccessful applicant in either role you will possess some or all of
the following
• Teamwork attitude
• A quick leaner with great attention to detail
• Any factory work would be considered an advantage however full
training would be provided.
To Apply for this position you must beanNZResident with strong English
Language skills.
Please apply in writing including your CV and 2references and 2referees.
To:Tina Moore. Email: tina@nzsock.co.nz
Applications close Monday 17th August, 2020
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at 7.30pm
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MUSHROOM COMPOST
Nowisthe time to dig in our topqualitymushroom
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used by previous crops and improvethe soil structure.
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$50 per cubic metreor$10 bag.
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Remembering thedaysatthe old Burnetts yards
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Allwelcome!
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