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A&P show
canned
over covid
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Hardcore cyclists (from left) Donald Sutton, Don Kirdyand Bruce Arnst dust off the old road cycles that will be ridden on Saturday.
Old wheels set for special spin
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Ashburton’s cyclist Donald Sutton is
hoping he doesn’t have to change gears in
his race thisSaturday.Hewill have to get
off his 1936 woodenrimmed wheels and
movethe chain himself to adifferentcog.
It is one of the joys of riding aroad bike
that is almost85years old.
Donald and fellow cyclists Brent
Kircher and Ross Templeton will all be
riding old bikes in the final of the Mid
Canterbury Social Wheelers’ winter
series.
Brent will be on a1950 Arnst Special
and Ross will ride a1975 Italianmade
Gios.
Donald said getting the old bikes out for
ablastwas afun waytoend the series. All
three will start together with the main
packleaving them plenty of space.
The winter series ride is a16km out and
back course on Fords Road, andDonald
and his mates would usually cut it out in
25 minutes. They expect to be onlyfive
minutes longer on their old road cycles.
The 1950 Arnst Special was ridden by
Bruce Arnst in an illustrious cycling
careerthat spanned 50 years; he lastrode
the bike in 2000.
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The Ashburton A&PShow,
scheduled for next month, has
beencancelledbecause of
uncertainties about mass
gatheringsunder ongoing covid
restrictions.
Show administrator Lucille
Brown now hasthe unenviable
task of organisingrefunds to
over330 entries and quite afew
ofthe 97 trade andmarketsites
which hadbooked to takepart.
Thereare also sponsors to
contact.
Lucille’s phone andemail
messageshave been flat out
since the announcement this
week.
‘‘It’s aloteasier tocancelnow
thanaweek beforethe show.’’
Mrs Brown said committee
members had discussed
running of the 143rdannual
event butwith othershows
cancelling and no guaranteeon
gathering numberrestrictions
in the immediate future, the
decision to cancel had been
made.
Ahandful of eventsrun by the
A&Passociation were keen to
proceed: Highland Dancing
willberun in the Netherby
SchoolHall on October 31, the
Tux dog trials willgoahead at
the top of the grounds on
October30and 31, theAlpaca
Associationwas looking to run
an event on October 31,and
showjumpingwill definitely
run an event over the same
weekend,but will confirm their
schedule soon.
While the smallerevents
would go ahead, theywould not
include anytrade or foodsites,
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Robin rolls out new season
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Ashburton Club andMSA bowling
section life member Robin Petrie had
the honourofthe first roll at the
club’s opening day at the weekend.
Petrie,84, hasbeen alifemember
since 2016.
He has played for theclub since
1974 after joiningbecause he lived
just afew doors awayfrom the
Racecourse Roadbowlinggreen.
He wasintroduced to thegame
through asocial match hosted by the
SavageClub, of which Petrie has
been amember for 60 years. The
SavageClub hosted abowling match
at thebowlinggreen which played
two bowlers with two nonbowlers;
Petriewas one of the nonbowlers.
Andhewas hooked.
It’sgiven him 46 years of social
enjoyment andalthough he admits to
not being verycompetitive now, he
represented BowlsCanterbury in
fours play, in 1984.
Petrie was among the19members
of the Ashburton Club and MSA
bowlingsection who enjoyed game
play and acatchup during the
opening day at their Racecourse
Roadgreen.
The section, which has around 25
members in total, is made up of two
new playersand many seasoned
players, including three Mid
Canterburyrepresentative bowlers.
Veteran bowlerDave Muir said
players were social and competitive,
regularly competing in tournaments
aroundthe district but it wouldbe
great to seeanother20orsoplayers
fronting up to play for the club.
Over winterthe playerstaketo
their clubroomsvenue to play Winter
Bowls,using bigger sized bowls for
indoor play. It helpstokeep bowlers’
Robin Petrie, 84, opens the Ashburton Club and MSA bowling section season
with the first roll down watched by fellow club members. Photo Toni Williams
handand eye coordination in check,
as well as keepingplayers socially
connected.
Theyalsohosttwo annual
tournaments; the first this Sunday
with 16 teamsentered, andanother
near theend of the season.
Muir said the tournaments were
open to anybowlers Canterburywide
but most who entered were from
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Players also headed outofthe district
to play in other tournaments.
Opening day saw members placed
into sixteams of three, enjoy arollup
on the green,before heading indoors
for afternoon tea and acatchup.
Their season runsfrom nowuntil
aroundearly April (Easter weekend)
next year.
Old bikes ready for special spin
From Page 1
Bruce Arnst’s biggest win on the bike
was in the 1952 running of the
Christchurch to Waimateroad race,
in which he wasthe fastest juniorin
5hours 45.56minutes and tookhome
theNew Zealand junior road
champion’s title.Brucehas great
memoriesofthe race, which also
featuredhis brotherReg and local
rivalJim Tait.
‘‘The bike’s done thousandsof
miles, including at masters games,’’
Bruce said.
Donald’s 1936 Gloriacycle is also
Italianmadeand haswooden rims,
whichwere used in the early days
until thefirst aluminium rims
appeared at the1934 TourdeFrance.
Wooden rimsstayed aroundthough,
withthe bestriders still using them
as late as 1951.
He said there was agrowing
interestaroundthe world in old road
cycles, with specialracesevenin
NewZealand. In Saturday’s race he
willbewearingaretro woollen jersey
andleather helmet, likethe cyclists
of old.
Donald said whilewheels andbike
frames were mostly the same,
modern daygears, chains and brakes
had advanced light yearsintermsof
technology, though the old cycles
were still asmooth ride.
He is planning to ride hisGloria in
one gear on Saturday so he doesn’t
have to manually put the chainona
differentcog and retensionit.
Race organiser DonKirdysaid it
was importantthat the Tinwald
Cycling Club look afterits history, as
the clubwas planning acentennial on
Waitangiweekend 2023 andwouldbe
showing off cycling gearcollected
over acentury. Pastand present
cyclists should save the date.
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Authentic Neapolitan pizza at Giovanni’s
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New Allentonpizzeria
Giovanni's is offering ataste of
authentic Neapolitanstyle
pizza.
Gourmetpizzas aremade in a
woodfiredoven andcome with
arangeofingredients, a
number of which are sourced
from Italy.
Thepizza menu include a
margherita, quattro formaggi
(four cheese),funghi
(mushroom), pepperoni, hot
diavolaand other options.
Giovanni’s Pizzeria is the
brainchild of businesscouple
John andAnna McDonald,who
opened neighbouring Harrison
Street fish restaurant Docks
Bar &Seafood Grill in June.
Mr McDonald said Giovanni’s
had beendue to open ayear
ago, but drawn out issues witha
potential staff member’s
working visa, andthen the
covid situation, haddelayed
things.
The search for an
experiencedpizzachef had
been ongoing and he was
delighted to have finally landed
one.
Brazilianborn Thiago Pires
had 10 years experience
working withpizzasand had a
puristapproach andpassionfor
his craft, said Mr McDonald.
Giovanni’s had enjoyed a
‘‘soft’’ opening over thepast two
weekstotestsystems andthe
response had beenextremely
positive.
‘‘We’ve had feedback from
people who have eatenpizzas
in Italy andinItalian run
restaurants elsewhere, and the
overwhelmingresponse has
beenabig thumbs up.’’
Mr McDonald said mostofthe
ingredients for the pizzas were
Italian made and of the highest
quality.
Neapolitanpizza had avery
thin crust at the base, with
dough that puffedup around
the sides.
The specialised pizzaoven is
firedupto450 degrees Celsius
and uses kilndriedbeech.
Pizzas made from scratch can
be ready to eat in five minutes
and up to five at atimecan go in
the oven.
Pizzas can be eaten in or
taken away.
Mr McDonald said Giovanni’s
would offer adeliveryservice
in the future,but not in the
current economic climate.
It would also look to expand
its menu to include pasta and
gnocchi and would look to add a
liquor licence.
Those wantingtoenjoy abeer
or wine with their pizza could
elect to eat it next door at
Docks, whichheowned, and
which had alicence.
Pizzascome in aclassic 30cm
size and are suitable for oneor
two people.
Giovanni’s Pizzeria is open
Tuesday,Wednesday and
Sundayfrom 5pm until 9pm,
andThursday, Friday and
Saturday from 5pm until 10pm.
Giovanni’s chef Thiago Pires
with apizza out of the oven.
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Tours lead to new friends
Fatima
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Recently it was the hundredth anniversary
of the time that three shepherd children of
Fatima,Portugal,saw the Virgin Mary in 1917.
At the time this caused chaos in the family.
Their mother didn’t believe them, and when
others in their little village heard their story
they were prettynegativeaswell.
But when others heard about itthey flocked
to the placeonthe hillside where thechildren
sawMary.
And today it is estimated thatsome 4-5 million
people visit the Fatima shrine eachyear.
The countryside ofFatima was beautiful, and
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Newcomers have enjoyedguided
tours of some of Ashburton’s top
facilitiesaspart of anew initiative
called WelcomingWeek.
The tours, held at different venues
throughout this week,have shownoff
thelikes of Base Youth Centre,
Ashburton Public Library, Ashburton
Museum, EA Networks Centreand
Sports Canterbury.
They have been held to make
newcomers feel more at home in Mid
Canterburyand to welcome them
here.
Taking atourofthe museum on
Tuesday were Bernie andKath
Mentink who have relocatedhere
from Leeston.
Mr Mentink is retired and his wife
is looking to do thesame soon.
They have bought ahouse in
Tinwald and saidtheywere enjoying
meeting new people and finding out
more about their new home town.
The Mentinkswerejoined on the
tour by AustralianbornKathy
HarringtonWatt, whoisthe
Ashburton Refugee Settlement
Support team leader and currently
supporting new migrants.
Museumactingcurator Maryann
Cowanledatourofthe museum
facilities, showingthe trio the Billy
Thomas exhibition currently on in
theMurneyFamily Room andthe
static exhibitions in themain display
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She took them into the inner
sanctum of the museum and to the
storage andarchive areas.
The museum hasaround 20,000
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Tomorrow the Welcoming Week
tour is at the Ashburton Domain
at10am. It will include aBYO picnic
at the children's playground beforea
stroll through the park.
Welcoming Week with conclude
with abarbecue at HakatereMarae at
11am on Saturday.
River trail open by Christmas
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Goodnews formountainbikers who
like to ridethe Ashburton River track
to Lake Hood: it should be fully open
before Christmas in timefor some
holidayriding.
Apart of the trackhas been closed
for nearly ayear while contractors
buildanew wastewaterpipeline
under the river from MiltonRoadto
the Ashburton District Council’s
wastewater treatment facility at
WilkinsRoad.
Therivertrackhas been closed
from Grove Farm Road to Boundary
Road, with cyclists asked to detourto
the lakevia Grove Farm Roadand
Grahams Road.
Installing the670m of pipeline
under the river andbuilding a
pumpingstation that will pump
wastewater to the treatment facility
is amajorpiece of work for council
and it is costing about$7.7 million.
Council’s projectand operations
manager Shyamal Ram said the
pipeline sideofthe project was 84
per centcomplete in terms of money
budgeted to spend on it. The
contractor has installed the entire
length (500m) of the pipeline crossing
the river and85m out of the 170m
neededtoconnect to the existing
pipeline.
‘‘Ecanhas beenvery happywith
how the project is being managed and
they refer to the project as an
example for others.’’
Thenew pumping stationisabout
half completed in terms of budget.
The pumpingstationwet wells
passedthe waterleaktestand the
contractorhas now startedepoxy
sealing the walls. The cofferdams
were backfilled andthe control room
building foundation is currently
being formed.
Mr Ram said the trailonthe
southern sideshould be open by
Christmas.
Thework willensurecouncil’s
wastewater system willmeet future
growth of Ashburton. The new
pipeline is 1100mmwide, morethan
double the size of the current one.
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Concept art panels screen site
Massive panels eachabout 70
metres long willscreen
construction of the Ashburton
District Council’s new library
and civic building.
Artist’s impressions of the
new $51.6 millionbuilding will
featureonthe panels, as well
as information about the
project, which is expected to
get under way in December.
Thepanel on BaringSquare
East will be about 67m long
and focusongeneral
informationabout the project,
as well as themain public
spaces including the library,
performance space and
courtyard.
Thesecondpanel along
HavelockStreet will be about
70m long andfeatureinterior
working spaces, including the
council chambers, meeting
roomsand PioneerHall.
Thepanelswould be more
visually appealing than awire
Long panels will screen the building work.
fence, councillors were told
recently, and be paid for by
council andparticipating
builders andproject partners.
They are expected to be up
by October 1.
The AshburtonLibraryhas
appliedtothe National
Library for funds for three new
staffmembers who might end
up with jobs in the new
building.
Thefundsare available
under astaffsecondment
programmeand libraries can
apply for funds to cover both
experienced and trainee
librarians forupto21 months.
Library manager Jill Watson
said if the National Library
gave approval, thethreewould
be employed on fixed term
contracts. The library
currently employs 6.6 fulltime
equivalent staff.
Council chief executive
Hamish Riach said thefunds
were partofacovidstimulus
package through government.
‘‘As we move to the new
library, we may well havea
need or council may approve
additionalresources given the
size and capacityofthe new
library and hopefully we will
have some new people in,
trained andsupported at the
behest of government.’’
Mayor Neil Brown said it
was agood chance for people
to learn newskillsgood for
employmentinthe new library
or elsewhere.
Bridge business case nearly ready
The business casefor asecondbridgeover
the Ashburton River should be complete
by September 24.
AshburtonDistrictCouncil staff and
consultants havebeenworking on the case
for monthstomake sure it meets funding
criteriawhenthe time comes to source
funds.
TheProvincial Growth Fund(PGF) gave
$94,000 for thebusiness case work and is a
potential funder.
Asecondurbanbridge at Chalmers
Avenue has beenestimatedat$30 million
and could reduce State HighwayOne peak
traffic by 40 per cent.
Council will pay20per centofthe cost
of the bridge butthe balance of the
fundingisnot clear.Itwas proposedasa
shovelready project as part of
governmentcovid stimuluspackage,but
councilhas notyet heard back if it has
beenaccepted.
The draft business case will be before
councillorsfor review at theirmeetingon
September 24 and afinalversion then
forwarded to NZTA.
Chief executive HamishRiach said the
business casewas part of the process to
get funding for the bridge through the
PGF butitcouldn’t finalise the
application until the businesscase was
done.
Council mighthavetorevisit its
position, including its 20 per cent
contribution, if NZTAand thePGF did not
notcontribute, he said.
Thesecond bridge remainsinNZTA’s
regional landtransport plan for 2026,
though no fundshave been allocated for it.
Thetender for new trafficlights on
WalnutAvenueatits intersection with
State HighwayOne willbeawarded by
Christmas and the work expected to start
in the new year.
Therehas been no progress on traffic
lights at Tinwald, which would help
congestion atpeak timesand create safer
access tothe highway.
Shop around for power prices, says lines boss
EA Networks chief executive
Roger Sutton
EA Networkschief executive
Roger Sutton says thatsome
residents in Mid Canterbury
arepaying higherpower
prices than theyshould be.
He said data from the
Ministry of Business
Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) showedretailer
margins appeared high
comparedtoother regions.
‘‘Data from MBIE suggests
that on average power
retailersinMid Canterbury
areoffering energyprices that
are13to24per centhigher
than our neighbouring regions
and the New Zealand average.
‘‘We arefrustrated that our
low residential line charges
are not always clearly passed
on to customers in our network
region.’’
He said thebestthing
customers could do is to shop
aroundand look for the best
deal. ‘‘Go to Powerswitch or
another comparison website
and see what'sout there it's
easy to getabetter deal.’’
Comparisonsites take the
information customers
provide about how they use
electricity,plus information
from their bill (if they provide
it) and estimate howmuch
energy householdswill use in
ayear. Usingthisestimate,
customers can compare the
different pricingplans
available andidentify the
cheapest.
EA Networks will be starting
amarketingcampaign to
highlightwhich electricity
retailersavailable in Mid
Canterburyoffer someofthe
lowestcosts on average.
IN BRIEF
WATER SAFETY
EA Networks Centre will be running
asafe boatingprogramme for three
daysinthe school holidays, which
startonSeptember 28. The
programme will focusonlarge
bodies of water in preparation for
thewarmersummermonths.
WaterSafety New Zealand has
also partneredwith ACCtodeliver a
water skills forlife programme to
primaryschool children.
Drowning is the leadingcauseof
recreational death and thethird
highest cause of accidentaldeath in
New Zealand.In2019, there were
82 preventable drownings
comparedto66inthe previous
year.
TOOTFOR TUCKER
Ashburton County Lions has
marked Monday November16as
the datefor its annual Toot for
Tucker fooddrive.
Spokesperson Carolyn Nelson
said the club appreciatedthe
supportithad from the community in
the pastand looked forward to their
continuing support for the project.
LED LIGHTS
The cost of movingtoLED lighting
in theEANetworks Centre stadium
is beinginvestigated.
Anumber of bulbswere replaced
in Alert Level 3and now another
waveisawaitingreplacement when
the netball seasonisover.Moving
to long-lasting LEDswould mean
bulbs would have to be replaced
less frequentlyand save energy.
RAIN WATERSAVED
Tensofthousands of litresof
rainwater collectedfrom the roofof
the EA Networks Centre is to be
capturedand usedtoirrigate
gardensand lawnsaroundthe
centre.
MayorNeil Brown said the
building,whichopenedfive years
ago,had been designed tocapture
rainwatersoit was goodtosee the
system beingused as intended.
CINEMA HISTORY
The AshburtonMuseum will focus
on local cinema history and share
localmovies featuring activities
from timepastaspartofaspring
exhibition. Museum staff are
preparing the exhibition now and it
follows an earlier one about
architectBilly Thomas, who
designedmany Ashburtonhomes.
The museum’splanned September
workshop Researching yourHome
has beenpostponed because of
covidrestrictions. The restrictions
havealsocurtailedprogrammesto
resthomes and school groups.
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NEWS
6 Ashburton Courier, September 17, 2020
Farmers market resumes
Freshlygrown garden produce,
artisanproducts, preserves and
pickles and awholelot more will
be on sale from next weekend
when the Ashburton District
Farmers’ Market restarts for the
summer in downtown Ashburton.
Members ofthe publiccan
expecttosee most of their
favourite stallholdersreturn as
wellasafew new faces, says
potato grower and market regular
Andrew Brown.
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Authentic
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The markethas runonthe West
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has alicence to occupy agreement
with theAshburton District
Council.
Stallholderssell seasonal, fresh
food directtoconsumerseach
week from 9amto12.30pm.
It will runfrom September 26
through until Easter.
Anyone interested in becoming
astallholdercan contact secretary
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Climbers rise to test
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Arborists and other expert
tree climbers swung from the
trees and showed their skills
at the South IslandRegional
TreeClimbing Competition
in theAshburton Domain
over theweekend.
Some40tree climberstook
partinvarious challenges
that were set up to testand
simulate the workplace of an
arborist.
They included former
AshburtonCollegestudent
Seth Mischeski, who won the
throw lineevent, and Sami
Baker from Christchurch,
both of whom work locally for
Four Seasons Tree Care.
Sami Bakerfinished third
in theaerial rescue,first in
the belayed speed climb and
was third overall in the
preliminaries. Shefinished
fifth in themasterschallenge
on Sunday andhasqualified
to take partinthe national
finalinNovember.
Climbers tackled five
stations: an aerialrescue,
speed climb, work climb,
throw lineevent andbelay
speed climb.
South Island event coordinator
BenFentiman said
the competition had been a
huge success.
‘‘We had 40 competitors
and 30 volunteers and we
couldn’thaveasked for
better weather conditions.
‘‘Everyone wasinhigh
spirits and cheering each
other on.’’
The top five climberson
Saturday competed in the
masters event on Sunday
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Russell Anstiss
The Ashburton Hearing
Associationissaddened by
the passingofRussellAnstiss
QSM, patron,life member
and past president of our
association.
Soon after being diagnosed
withahearing impairment
over 30 years ago, Russell
Anstiss beganthinking about
how he could helpothers
experiencing hearing loss.
Russell joinedthe
Ashburton Hearing
Associationand immediately
becameactivelyinvolved,he
served as president for22
Ashburton resident Diego
Dronsfield, 15, descends from
the kids’ climb set up at the
competition on Saturday.
morning, tacklinganother
series of timed challenges.
The five will be joined by
the top twofinishers in the
NewArborist of the Year
competitionand will
compete at the nationalfinal
in Queenstownin November.
Five trees in the domain,
including acedar, oak and
elm,wereused for
challenges andanother was
usedfor an organised kids
climb.
‘‘The kids climb was abig
hit with localkidscoming
back multiple times to have a
go at climbing theirway up to
the prizebags,’’ Mr Fentiman
said.
years.
He was instrumental in the
branchestablishing our own
premises as apartner in the
SeniorsCentre.
Believingthosewith a
hearing impairment should
never be marginalised,
Russell set about helping
Ashburton Hearing
Association grow our
resources to enable us to
provide assistance, including
ascholarship to provide
support in perpetuityfor
those withhearing
impairment inthe Ashburton
district.
Russell has made ahuge
The speed belay climb saw
climbers race up the tree to
marker. Many completed it in
30 seconds or less.
contributiontothe hearing
association bothin
Ashburton and nationally.
In 2019Russell received a
HearingNew Zealand
NationalAchievement
Award.
Ourbranch is richerin
every sense because Russell
sharedhis wonderful
personality,great senseof
funand business acumen
withus.
We will miss, but never
forget, our great friend
Russell Anstiss.
AineWhiting
PresidentAshburton
Hearing Association
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8 Ashburton Courier, September 17, 2020
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Water rules poor policy: mayor
Aspecial Ashburton District
Council report outlining the
economic impact of
government’s new freshwater
regulationsisexpectedto
show asavage financial blow
for Mid Canterbury.
The blow in dollar terms is
being calculatedbythe
council’s new agricultural
advisor Richard Fitzgerald, in
his first major pieceofwork for
the organisation. It will be
ready in three weeks.
Ashburton mayor Neil
Brown said the new National
Policy Statement on
Freshwater was setting
farmers up to fail.
The regulations include
limits on land use
Rangitata
Electorate
Offices
Continuing to support locals
alongside caretaker MP
MattDoocey.
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81 Harrison Street, Ashburton
03 308 7510
rangitatamp@parliament.govt.nz
Authorised by Matt Doocey MP
for Waimakariri, Level 1,Conway
Lane, Rangiora.
intensification, set controlson
winter grazing and limit the
use of synthetic nitrogen
fertiliser.
Mid Canterbury farmers say
the new rulesare not workable
andnot needed in Canterbury
because Environment
Canterbury already has a
regional plan to improve water
quality in amuch more
targeted and effective way.
Ecan’s plan requires
intensive farms to holda
resource consent andall farms
must follow good management
practices, account for all
fertiliser use and have farm
environment plans.
Mr Brown said farmers
would not be abletomeet some
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‘‘They are doomed to fail and
it is not helping morale.’’
He said morale had lifted
through the Covid10
lockdown, and prices for stock,
milk and grains were high.
‘‘But this policy statement
has dampened that
enthusiasm. It is very poor
policy from the Government.’’
Whengovernment consulted
on the regulations last year,
local farmers saidthe new
targets wereunachievable.
Canterbury farming leaders,
includingMid Canterbury
Federated Farmerspresident
David Clark, are hoping
EnvironmentMinister David
Parkerwill acknowledge the
Compost for acause
It was all handsondeck
asAir TrainingCorp
(ATC) cadets from 24
Squadron, along with
familyand friends, set
about bagging and
delivering mushroom
compost at the weekend.
It wastheir annual
fundraising drive which
helps them get flying
timeduring the year.
Cadets,aged from 12
upwards, gathered to
start bagging 29 tonne of
the freshlysourced
compost into 25kg bags,
beforeregrouping for
more baggingand preorders
delivery around
Ashburtonand Methven
the next morning.
At $5 abag and fora
goodcause, the compost
is still available for sale
through the unit and has
2300206
new freshwater standardis
beingmet by Ecan’s plan.
Otherwise, alot of money
will be spent rewriting farm
plansand assessingfarms
while actiononimproving
freshwater quality stood still.
Mr Fitzgerald’s new role
with council is funded by the
Provincial Growth Fund and
he is tasked with building a
picture of the primary sector in
Mid Canterbury to understand
how it affectsGDP,
employment and productivity.
He will alsobeengaging with
farmers, value chain
enterprises andindustry
organisations to understand
the changing agribusiness
environment.
Air Training Corp cadets Alastair Kilgour (left) and
Lachie Chisholm bag fresh mushroom compost.
been very popular.
It was made possible
withthesupport of
Wilson BulkTransport
andother businesses
who sponsored the
compost, transport and
packaging.
Master swimmers
on big medal hunt
TheAshburtonMaster
Swimmers group will host
theSouthIsland Masters
Short Course Championships
atEANetworks
Centre next week.
Goodentries hadbeen
receivedto date, despite
theCovid19 situation,said
Ashburton Master
Swimmers group secretary
Helen Argyle, with
swimmers from Auckland,
Wellington, Westport and
Christchurch as well as
Ashburton.
The oldest male
competitorwill be 87yearoldBrian
Rattrayfrom the
Wharenuigroup.Former
NewZealandswimming
reps Mark Weldon and
Richard Lockhardare also
confirmed, as areformer
EA Networks Centre
managerSteve Prescott
andRobynCrotty, both of
whom wereworld masters
competitors.AswellasMrs
Argyle, other locals
includeAlison Fleming,
Jacinda Stevens,Tamara
Grant andMattAnderson.
The main pool willbe
closed forthe competition
from5pm on Friday
(September 25) andfor
most of Saturday.
IN BRIEF
SAILING OFF
Ashburton SailingClub members
will be unable to sharetheir love of
the waterthis weekendafterall.
They have had to cancel their
promotion day in the Mitre10Mega
car park thisweekend duetoCovid-
19 but are still hopeful enthusiastic
sailers will jointhem on the waterfor
theirlearn-to-sail programme or
model sailing gatheringsatLake
Hood, starting next term.
Anyonekeen to learnmoreabout
the programmecan contact Chris
Thompson by phoning3071299.
ASHBURTON
CEMETERY
Concrete burial beams are being
installed for the Muslimburialarea
in the Ashburton Cemetery’s new
extensionarea.
Cemeteries are run by the
Ashburton District Council and open
spacesmanager Bert Hofmans said
therewere several newareas within
the extension. There was an area
for Muslims, with bodiesfacing
Mecca, an areafor conventional
religions,anareafor natural burials
and an area for scattering ashes.
BAD DOGS
Not registeredyour dog yet? Then
expect acall fromthe Ashburton
District Council, who are chasing up
1124dogsontheir database not
registered by the July deadline.
Some 5717 dogsare registered
(about80per cent) and many of
those not registered will turn out to
havemoved fromthe district or died.
WELCOMESIGNS
Ashburton District Council’s
communications team is exploring
the design of welcome signs that
could be installed at bothentry ends
of Ashburton. Oneofthe last
slogans on showthere was
Ashburton: Whatever it takes.
INFOCENTRE
Security bollards and atree will
needtoberemoved whenthe Mid
Canterbury Aero Clubmoves the
old i-SITE building from EastStreet
to the Ashburton airport, where it will
becomeits new club rooms.
TheAshburtonDistrict Council
wants the building gone before
Christmas but ideallybefore
December 1, when retailers willbe
in full Christmastradingmode.
SKEGGS TO SPEAK
Eminent epidemiologistSir David
Skeggs will speak at U3A
Ashburton’s final health series talk
on Tuesday.His talk is titled
Pandemics andthe Health ofthe
Peopleand will includecomments
on Covid-19. The10am talkwill be
held at the AshburtonTrustEvent
Centre and is freefor U3Amembers
or costs $5 for non-members.
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Honey business
110yearsold
MEAT
TranzAlpine is celebrating 110
years in thehoney business.
The Ashburton businesss
started as theNewton family’s
beekeeping project in 1910; 20
years later theywere producing
over three tons of honeyand now
the fifth generation ships to over
28 countries.
TranzAlpinerecently
pioneered afusion range andhas
organiccertification from the
UnitedStates Department of
Agriculture.
Managing director Yuriy
Soshnikov marriedinto the
family and said TranzAlpine
realised the importance of
producinghoney that was
sustainably produced and
organic.
“It’s important to the bees, the
quality of the honey, the land and
for our customers.”
The businessproduces over 27
certified organic honey products,
health supplements and
remedies including 19 different
kinds of organic honeyand honey
fusions. Andit continuestogrow.
TranzAlpinehoney comes in
recycled plastic jars with batch
codes that can be tracked to a
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TranzAlpine managing director
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Victoria (right) at atrade
exhibition with their organic
honey.
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“Organic is morethanjust
producing honey without
chemicals. It’s making sure that
our honey is produced in a
sustainableand ecofriendly way,
being able to traceexactly where
our bees have been, andwhat
they might’ve met along the way,”
Yuriy said.
Business support
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online business directory, wasset
up by the AshburtonDistrict
Councilpost lockdownfor
businesses to tell the public if
they wereopen, operatingwith
restrictionsorinneedofstaff.
As alert levels dropped,
businesses were encouraged to
register,promote specialsor
otherdeals. It waspart of awider
campaign encouraginglocals to
spendtheir money locally, help
businesses stay openand provide
jobs.
The winner of thecategory will
be announced on October2via an
online ceremony.
Council communications
managerRubenGarcia said 270
businesses had registered and
the online directory was being
improved so job seekers could be
matchedwith businesses that
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Love and best wishes from all
the family
Deaths
ANSTISS, William RUSSELL
- QSM: Peacefully at home
surrounded by family on
Sunday, September 6th, 2020.
Loved husband and best
friend of Olive. Dearly loved
father and father-in-law of
Suzanne and George Malouf
(NSW), Tracey and StuartNeill
(Culverden), and Philip and
Tracy (Auckland). Adored
Grandad of Caitlin, and Jonty;
Erica and Tom, Sinead and
Tom, Danielle and Logan;
Hayley,and Daniel.
Respected friend of Rebecca,
and Sara Farr and their
families. Loved brother and
uncle of the late Graeme,
Maureen, and Marilyn and
their families.
Special thanks to the Palliative
Care nurses and the Acute
Admitting Unit at Ashburton
Hospital for their wonderful
careofRussell.
Messages to: The Anstiss
family, c/- P.O Box 6035,
Ashburton7742.
In lieu of flowers donations
to the Cancer Society
of Ashburton would be
appreciated and may be
made at the service for
those attending. A service to
celebrate Russell’s life will be
held on Saturday, September
19, at 11.00am and is by
invitation only. The service
will be livestreamed forthose
unable to attend and alinkto
the servicewill be found at
www.memoryfunerals.nz
(obituaries tab)/on
MemoryFunerals
Facebook page /bytyping
https://youtube/oygpCJS3--w
into your browser or scan
the QR code belowwith your
cameraapp.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
Family Notices
Deaths
BENFELL, Janet Helen:
Peacefully at Rosebank,
Ashburton onWednesday 9,
September 2020. Loved wife
of the late Dave, dearly loved
mother of David (deceased),
Jim, Sue, Aland Alyson, Max
and Tanya. Grandmother of
Camilla, Morgan, Jay, Tony,
Sara, Jess, and Emma. Great
Grandmother of Shai, and
Quinn. Eldest daughter of
the late Clarrie and Mavis
Atkinson. Sister of Dot, Bev,
Colin (all deceased) and
Lois, and loved Auntie of all
her nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the staff at
Rosebank and to Dr Charlotte
Cox. Messages to 133 Trevors
Road, Hampstead, Ashburton
7700. Janet will be lying in
state at the Hakatere Marae
from Thursday10September.
Aservice tocelebrate Janet’s
life was held at our chapel,
cnr East and Cox Street,
Ashburton on Saturday 12
September, followed by
privatecremation.
For anyone wishing to watch
the livestream of the service,
please go to our website
www.patersonsfunerals.
co.nz, go to funeral notices
and click on Janet’s noticefor
the link.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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CAVILL, Mary Ann (nee
Cartwright), peacefully
at home, on Wednesday
September 9 2020, aged
67 years. Much loved wife
of Reg (Digger) and mother
to Lee-Ann and Sue-Ann
who she loved dearly, and
their families. Loved sister
of Arthur, Kevin, Judith, and
Robert. “Alwaysinour hearts”
Messages to the Cavill family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton
7740. As per Mary Ann’s
request aprivate service has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Family Notices
Enquiries phone Mary,Jann or Karenon
308 7664 or call into
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CORBETT, Kate (Kath):
On September 9, 2020 at
Christchurch, in her 100th
year.
Deaths Deaths Deaths
Loved wife ofthe late
Thomas James (Jim) Corbett.
Loved and cherished mother
and mother-in-lawofthe late
Dennis and Trish, Tui and the
late Rajni Patel, Anne Walker,
Tony and Claire and the late
Stephen. LovedNana of Sam
and Jenn, Tessa and Wayne;
Jane and Gareth Davies,
Elisha and Lauren; Abbey and
Florian, Jared and Nathan,
Chelsea, and the late Bethany.
Greatlittle Nana to Jack,Kate,
Elsie, Maddy, Astin, Tanner,
Bayer, Coco,and babyNatalie.
Messages to the Corbett
family,POBox 370, Ashburton
7740. Due toCovid-19 Kath
will have aprivate service. Ko
te whaea te takere otewaka.
Mothers are like the hull of a
canoe, they are the heart of
the family.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
CREELMAN, Ian Brian:
Peacefully at home in
Methven on Friday,
September 11, 2020 aged 57
years. Dearly loved husband
of Wendy, loved father and
father-in-law of Helen and
Tom Jenkins, and Malcolm
and Alyse, loved step-father
of Alicia and Michael Millar,
and Rachel and Jordan Koziol.
Much loved Poppa of
Jack, and Elliot; Ivor; and
Emmileigh, and Daniel;
Dearly loved son of Brenda
and Brian. Messages to: The
Creelman Family, c/- PO Box
6035, Ashburton7742.
In lieu of flowers donations
to the Cancer Society
of Ashburton would be
appreciated and may be
made at the service.
A Memorial Service to
celebrate Ian’s life will be
held at 1856 Coaltrack Road,
Greendale on Saturday,
September 19 at 3.00pm.
0800 2MEMORY
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DONALD, Ian McGregor:
Peacefully at home in
Ashburton on Tuesday,
September 8, 2020. Loved
husband of Jennie. Much
loved father of Rebecca,
and Sarah, and father-in-law
of Bryon. Loved Grandad
of Emma, and Ben. Loved
brother of Pete.
Messages to: The Donald
family, c/- P.O Box 6035,
Ashburton7742.
AservicetocelebrateIan’s life
has been held
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
GRICE, Betty Randal (née
Bennett): With the deepest
of sadness, weannounce the
passing of our wonderful
Betty, on Thursday 10
September, peacefully at
Ashburton Hospital. Dearly
loved wife of Keith for 65
years. Most loved mother
and mother-in-law of Jane
&Richard (UK) and Robert &
Jane. The best Grandmother
to Sam, Nic, Izzy &Harry and
Ellen &Katie (UK). Messages
to the Grice family c/- P O
Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Her
energy, sparkle and wisdom
throughout our days, will be
greatly missed. She touched
many lives throughout her
amazing career. May Betty
Rest In Peace, knowing she
wassoloved.“Memories light
the corners of our Minds”.
Our heartfelt thanks to the
wonderful team in ward 1,
AshburtonHospital. Aservice
for Betty was held at our
chapel,cnr East &Cox Streets,
Ashburton at 2pm Tuesday
15th September, followed
by aprivate interment atthe
Ashburtoncemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
PAWSEY,Patricia Ann(Trish:
On September 8, 2020,
peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital, aged 78 years.
Much loved wife ofBen and
mother and mother-in-law of
Darren and Brenda, Michelle
and Hamish Kingsbury,
and Donna. Adored Nana
of Megan, Michael and
Courtney; Dan and Kendall,
Millie; Sam, Rebecca; Kyall and
Tarny, Tamera and her greatgrandchildren.
Messages
to the Pawsey family, c/- PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At
the family’s request aprivate
service for Trish has been
held. For anyone wishing to
view the service online, go
to www.patersonsfunerals.
co.nz, Funeral Notices, click
on Trish’s noticefor the link.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
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Acknowledgement
RANSON, Lois Margaret,
28/3/1941 - 21/8/2020:
Lois’s family wish to extend
their thanks and gratitude
to all who came to celebrate
her life. Thank you for the
messages, flowers and
cards. They were much
appreciated. The sincere love
and respect for our mum
expressed by all, has made
this time alittle easier for us
to farewell a much loved
mother, grandmother and
friend. Please accept this as a
personal thank youtoyou all.
SPICER, Phyllis Lorraine,
on September 10 2020.
Peacefully at her home,
Terrace View, 102 years
young. Dearly loved wife of
the late Raymond. Much
loved mother and mother-inlaw
ofMarlene and the late
Trevor Burling (Wellington),
Barry and Stella (West
Melton), Diane and the late
DesParkes,Barbaraand Barrie
Medlock
(Christchurch),
Kath and Murray Gallagher,
and Bill and Julie. Treasured
Nan, Nana, and great nana.
Messages to the Spicer family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton
7740. We are truly grateful to
Donna and the amazing staff
at Terrace View for the most
incredible care provided. We
know how special Phyllis was
to youall. Aspecial thank you
to Dr Avnit for her care and
support given to Phyllis and
the family, and thank you to
Paterson’s Funeral Services
for their professionalism and
understanding. A private
family service for Phyllis has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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TAYLOR, Ivan Ralston:
Passed away peacefully in
his 93rd year on September
9, 2020 at Radius Millstream,
Ashburton. Dearly loved
husband of Sylvia (deceased),
and treasured father and
father-in-law of Janet and
Ed, David and Lynda, Richard
and Toni, and Michael, loving
and deeply lovedgrandfather
and great-grandfather of Lisa
and Carl, Adam and Latesha,
Kimberley and Liam, Jordan
and Sarah, Tom, Sophie and
Sam, Ruby, Jeremy, Jonty
and Necho, Indi, Mia and
Harleigh, Bella and Kobe,and
Axel. Atrest with his beloved
Sylv, Ivan will be deeply
missed by his large extended
family. Special thanks to the
wonderful staff of Radius
Millstream, Ashburton for
their love and care ofIvan.
Messages to The Family of
the late Ivan Taylor, c/- PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
Due toCovid-19 restrictions,
aprivate family service was
held to celebrate Ivan’s lifeon
Monday, September 14, 2020.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
NEWS
10 Ashburton Courier, September 17, 2020
Candidate
list grows
Timaru businessownerLeonardWright has
become the ninthcandidatetostand for the
Rangitata electorate in next month’s general
election.
Mr Wright is standingfor the Libertarian
Party, whichannounced several candidates
at theweekend.
Theparty supports personalfreedom,
ending government subsidies to private
businesses andthe right to bear arms.
Party leaderChris Perry will run for
Selwyn,while deputy leaderJessica Bailey
will runfor Banks Peninsula.
Ameet the candidatesmeetingfor those
standing in the Rangitata electorateisstill
plannedfor Ashburton on September30and
organisers hopecovidrestrictionswill have
eased to alert level1bythen.
Others standinginRangitata are Lachie
Ashton (New Conservative), Jo Luxton
(Labour), Brannon Favel (Social Credit),
Gerrie Ligtenberg (Greens), JamesRae (Not
AParty),Megan Hands(National), Hamish
Hutton (ACT), GrantKelynack (Outdoors
Party).
AshburtonDistrictMayor Neil Brownis
reminding local electors to check that they
are enrolled ready for the election and
referendumshappening on October 17.
‘‘The righttovote and decide whowill
representyou is afundamentalcomponent
of our country's democracy and onewhichall
eligiblevoters shouldtakevery seriously.
‘‘You can't participate and make your
voiceheardwithout being correctly
enrolled, so please enrol or confirm your
details in timefor the election.’’
Advance votingstartsonOctober 3.
Dads welcome
at the Plains
The Plains Railway andHistorical Museum
is hosting aBelatedFather’s Day open day
this Sunday.Itrunsfrom 10am to 4pm.
K88 will be in steam hauling vintage
carriagesand alldadsride free withafarepayingchild.
The pioneer village buildings will be open
for viewing and thePop Up Playground and
Loren Levy’scoffeecartwill be on site.
Therewill also be amodel train swap meet
with tablesavailable for those selling, and
buyersonsite to buy unwanted model trains.
Modeltrain layouts will also be on display.
Around the groundsCovid19 procedures
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 26
17 Septembr 2020
DeputyPrincipal Message
Well-being,Preparation and Prevention
In my last musings Ispoke of personal wellbeing,
preparation and prevention -all things
that need regular visiting to maintain an overall
wellness.
One thing that young people don’t realise fully,
is that regular investment in maintenance can
save time, money and mental stress inthe long
run. Whether that begetting your car serviced,
painting the houseormanaging your finances.
At the time of writingthisarticle themajority of ourYear9students have
had aclass-by-class presentation on oral health. The balance ofYear 9
classes willhavethe same presentation beforetermend.
Acoupleofpointswere really highlightedduring these sessions where
things are falling short. The first observation made by the oral health
presenters wasthataconsiderable number of students arenot looking
aftertheir teeth properly on adaily basis–hopefully,having taken part
in the presentation, that will improve.
The second was around the fact that aserious number were not aware
that dental care was generally free up until the age of eighteen. What
was evident was that many had not registered with adental clinic
perhapsbecause,prior to arrivalatCollege,the dentalteam oftenvisited
them at school.
Senior Students’FutureOptions Guidance
At this time of the year, wewould normally behaving visits from
University and Polytechnics to help guide our senior students around
the next phase of their educational pathway.
Much of that is still happening but, like so many things, in a somewhat
modified format so that we are still able to follow the safe boundaries
recommended to us in these times of COVID-19. We have had some
visitorsand some have delivered their messages via zoom.
The important fact isthat the information is still available so that our
seniors can make informedchoices.
Music Evening
Music Eveningisonusagainand auditions have been taking place. The
eventmay be compromised as aresultofCOVID,but it is very positiveto
see agood number ofparticipants turning up. Many are there making
sure that theHouse Pointwar is maintained,and they aredoingso with
enthusiasm and talent. Time will tell whether the actual performance
happens –fingerscrossed. Weare hopeful.
Lip Sync
This year sawLip Sync go digital,and competitors have submitted their
entries online. The creativity ofsome of these budding entertainers is
outstanding.
College Choir Performances
The choirs have been busy rehearsing for their concert onthe last
nightofthe term.Inlinewith currentprotocols this will be asmall affair
held in the Ashburton Trust Event Centre foyer where asmall audience
will enjoy the amazing sound of the Phoenix Chorus when they take
‘Cocktails with the Chorus’.
This will be a‘glam event’, cocktail dresses and mocktails designed by the
Chorus will make anighttoremember.
The first Monday ofthe holidays sees the choir out again, singing for
the Pakeke Lions' 40thBirthdaycelbrations at the Hotel Ashburton.The
Pakeke Lionshave been strong supporters of the CollegeChoirs over the
years,and it will be greattojoininwith their celebrations.
Drug Detection Service
Wednesday 09September saw another visit by the New Zealand Drug
Detection Service, who came in foracouple of hours to carry outsome
canine visits to randomly selectedclassrooms.
Like all other establishments we are keen to progress our educational
supportaround the use of inappropriate substances.Keeping awatchful
eyeon this is seen as part of the overall package aroundeducationand
adeterrent forsome of our youngpeople.
Calendar Ticking forSenior Students
Spring is on us and the weather is warming up,asisthe pressureonour
senior students as the calendar clicksonbyatwhatseems like an everincreasing
rate.
Please take the time to encourage all the young people you have
contact with to focus on growing the work that they have completed
so far throughout theyear.Now is thetime that it willbear thedeserved
fruit.Nurture, careand reap therewards.
RonCresswell
Deputy Principal •TumuakiTuarua
OurVision
Staff
Welcome
Farewell
Livvy Sheehan –Livvy has been with us at College since the start
of 2020, teaching across the range ofReading, Māori Studies, English and
Social Studies. Livvy hasproventobe amostvaluable addition to ourstaff
in hertime with us -being pro-active, highly collegial,efficient andeffective.
Initially to be at Collegefor one term,but withoverseastravelplans stymied
by COVID,Livvy’s contributions extended to threeterms,toour benefit.
Readily picking up on studentneeds,Livvy utilises skills to ensure growth in
studentagency andability. To thebenefitofstaff and students she quickly
adapted to new and varied roles, with enthusiasm, showing her high
capabilityasateacher.Her professionalism and capabilityhave continually
been noted by her colleagues, and the respect with which she treated her
students haspaid real dividends. Her flexibility, commitmentand skills have
beengreatly appreciated.
We are very sorry to be losing Livvy at the end of this term but do wish
her well in her new role atAllenton School, which aligns with her Primary
School teacher training. Certainly this move isAllenton School’s gain and
AshburtonCollege’sloss
AshburtonCollege Year 9
Academic Scholarships
Criteria and application forms arenow available from your child’s school.
TheClosing Date forapplications is
Thursday05November 2020, 3:30pm.
Theacademicexaminations willbeheldatAshburton College
on Monday16Novemberfrom9:00am–11:15am.
Enquiriesand applicationstobemade to SheenaTyrrell,
ManagementAdministrator,
Email: ts@ashcoll.school.nz
Phone:308 4193, extension 812; 027 247 8003.
Please notethattheseScholarships are
Academic ExcellenceScholarships.
Annual College Music Evening
Setaside this night toenjoy ourannual festival of music,whichalways
showcases amazing student talent.
Ashburton College Music Evening 2020
Thursday24September,7:00pm,
AshburtonCollege Auditorium,
Tickets $8.00 –doorsales only,
(Eftposavailable)
CANCELLED
PeterLilley
Teacher of Year 10 Science
until early November
DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
This year the House Fest component has had to be taken out of the
programme but,intrue House spirit,students who audition will gain House
points. Naturally,aswith all events,this is subjecttothe COVID restrictions
as they areonthatnight.
Information
Engaging Presentations and Workshops
Read NZ, Te Pou Muramura, Writers in Schools Programme brought
PhilippaWerry to our College Library on Tuesday08Septemberfor awhole
day ofvery engaging presentations and workshops, said Teacher Librarian
Anne Williams.
Anne advised that Philippa (pictured above) delighted our students with
stories about her writing world, giving insights into how she collects ideas
and expandsthem into books. Givenour experiencewith COVID-19 it was
really interesting for our students to hear about the polio epidemic that
featured in her book ‘Enemyatthe Gate’.
Philippa talked about taking snippets of history, or family stories and using
them as starters for writing. Her book ‘The Telegram’, about a post-girl who
had to deliver telegrams to people during World War I, was an example of
this. Philippa is apublisher of many ‘MyStory’style books.
Philippa ran apresentation (pictured below) during Period 1for students
interested in books, reading and writing, attended by thirty students. For
the balance ofthe day, she facilitated writing workshops for many ofour
talented junior and senior writers, numbering twenty of each level. These
students were thoroughly engaged,insmall groups,taking partinavariety
of writingexercises, andworking on their ownideas andtechniques.
Some of the many positiveresponses from our students to ‘what
did youlearn’included:
• Ilearnedmanyprocesses and ways to build acharacter,setting,and also
howtouse dialogue to my advantage.
• A huge amount! How to create characters, dialogue etc. How towrite
shortstories andfind ideas.
• Ilovedall the adviceand tips she gave us,Iwill definitely be usingthem
forfuturestories.
• The way small ideas can grow into books.The idea of using the‘what if’
statements to bring more to the story.
When asked if students had been inspired tocontinue with your
ownwriting,some answers included:
• Yes, the workshop has made me want to get back into writing. Iforgot
howmuch fun writing wasand the workshopreally justreminded me of
how good it wasand definitely inspired me to writemore.
• Ithas beenhelpfulasitmademeunderstand thatthere is acertain logic
to writing stories.Inthisaspectithas,inits ownway,encouraged me to
keep at it.
• I have. Her Workshop has helped me develop abrand new story idea!
AndI’m very grateful forit.
• Yes.It’sbeen my dreamtobeanauthor foryears.
Transition DepartmentNews
Scholarships through AshburtonCollege
Information and application forms for scholarships administered through
AshburtonCollegeweremade available to studentsthis week.
These scholarships are offered each year by local businesses and
organisations,and AshburtonCollege.
Bookletscontaining the information and criteria
canbecollected from the Transition Office (T12).
Workshop groups underway, with Philippa Werry looking on: (pictured
above, front table, clockwise from the left): Katelin Adock, Eliane Vinculado,
Miar Diab,Marlese Schoonderbeek,Hannah Kuipers.
(Back table, clockwise from the left): Harrison McKee, Nadine Cabanatan,
MahinaEdwards.
Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 26
17 September 2020
Events
OutdoorEducation Classes Tackle Little Mt Peel
TwoYear 10 Outdoor Education classes benefitted from superb weather at
the startoflast week fortheir tramps to the topofLittle Mt Peel. Weenjoy
the reports from both parties.
Monday07September Trip
Teacher-in-charge Ron Carlson said that Monday dawned bright and clear
and one of the groups of the Year 10 Outdoor Education classes gathered to
travel to Peel Forest wherethey were set to tackle Little Mt Peel.
Nineteen students, with two staff (Ron Carlson and Rachel Donaldson) set
off on the journey to walk up the South Ridge track to the Trig Station at the
top, and planning to returnvia the Deer Spur track.
The trek uptook about three hours with some steep sections and alittle
bit of snow along the way. Ashort lunch break at the top inthe hut was a
welcome break,albeit with acoldwind blowing from the mountain tops.
At the Trig Station (pictured right, front row,lefttoright):
Teaching staff member
Rachel Donaldson,
GeorgiePoole,
VinceCabading,
Matthew Binnie,
Hani Hurst-Evangelista.
(Back row,lefttoright):
Jemma Burns,Nic Stringer,
Ashlein Lyttle,
William Armstrong,
BenSheppard,
Logan Scammell,
Simon Moore.
The journey down was much easier, and with the help of aseries of
boardwalks on the upper slopes. However, most ofthe way was through
alittle run-off causing alot of mud with many squeals and yells emitting,
givenbalancewas oftendifficult.
The quicker-footed students completed the downward journey inonly an
hour and ahalf, and then spentalittle time in the cold creek at the car park
cleaning off the layers of mud!
(Pictured right, left
to right): Thegroup
in the bush on the
wayupthe South
Ridge:
Hamish O’Reilly,
Matthew Binnie,
VinceCabading,
Ashlein Lyttle,
NicStringer,
GeorgiePoole,
Hani Hurst-
Evangelista,
Jemma Burns,Lloud Tuhao,Simon Moore.
Ronsaid thatavery successful daywas had but he suspectedtherewerea
fewsorebodies the next day.
Tuesday 08 September Trip
On Tuesdaythe second Year 10 Outdoor Education group went on their hike
up Little Mt Peel, accompanied by teacher-in-charge Luke Martin and Phys
Ed teacher Annabelle Simpson.
Luke said that many students had fond memories from their Year 8
experienceofclimbing Little Mt Peel,only to find this time would be slightly
morechallenging due to taking the South Ridge routetothe top. This route
is just alittle bit steeper than the usual Deer Spur route.
(Pictured below): Students making their wayupSouth Ridge to the summit
of Little Mt Peel.
The weather was again superb, which meant agreat day’s hiking for the
group. There were some students who found the climb pretty tough but
they persevered and made it to the top, with many ofthe students feeling
proud of what they had achieved. Itwas great tosee the groups working
together and helping each other along the way.
Congratulations
CanterburySchools’Equestrian Dressage
Twenty seven teamsfromthe wider Canterburyareacompeted in this event
on Monday07September at McLean’s IslandNational Equestrian Centre.
Teacher-in-ChargeKaren McKenzie said thatthe eventwas held understrict
COVID-19 rules. This meant there was very little contact with other teams
and, following completion of the two dressage tests, teams then had to
leave the facility.
Ashburton College currently has anew, young team, and is in arebuilding
phase. (Pictured below, left to right): Jessica Taylor and My Majic Mike,
Taylah Ward and Micha, Sami Mead and Night Beetle, Sarah Mattson and
WindwardLegacy.
As part of the team requirements two Year 9 girls Sami Mead and
Taylah Ward wererequiredto move up to Level2whichwas aconsiderable
stepupforthesegirls, andbothcompetedverywellunderthecircumstances.
Results:
Level2
Sami Mead on Night Beetle (scored 61.1%, 60.35%) and Taylah Ward on
Micha (56.2% and 60%).
Level1
Sarah Mattson on Windward Legacy (scored 62.6% and 60.7%) and
Jessica Taylor on My Majic Mike (51% and58.7%).
The team gained 23rd placing from the twenty seven teams, and gained
valuable experience.
(Pictured above,leftand right): Sami Mead and Night Beetle; and Taylah Ward
and Micha undertaking their test.
Appreciation
Many thanks is given tothe parents who were required to act asofficials
to help run the event: Pip Allan, Angelina Taylor, Angela Mattson and
Leanne Ward.
Junior Students’Ski Trip
The second of two Junior Ski Trips was held onTuesday 08 September in
very hot spring conditions. The first trip washeld on 30 July.
Teacher-in-charge KarenMcKenzie said that, fortunately,the 40cmsnowfall
the previous week meant that thesixty seven students hadawonderful day
skiing andridingthe whole mountain. Most students had aski/snowboard
lesson, inorder to improvetheir skills.
With Mt Hutt operating under strict COVID-19 conditions, purchasing food
and drinkswas advised as rather challenging, but it was areal bonus to be
able to hold the day.
Staff involved, aside from Karen, were Vaughan Matheson, James List,
Ron Carlson and Bridget McConnochie who all enjoyed the day and said
it was good to see students participating in an outdoor activity, while
respecting the COVID rulesand behaving well.
Coming Events
Alterations due toCOVID changes will be advised directly toeach group as
relevant.
September
17 Aoraki Girls’FootballvOpihi, Opihi
18 Year 12 Sciencetrip, Antarctic Centre
Boys’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch
South Canterbury Winter Basketball Competition,
SouthernTrustEventsCentre, Timaru
19 SISS Skiand SnowboardChampionships,Cardrona
19-20 National Cross-Country, Taranaki
20 Aoraki SecondarySchools’ Mountain Bike Competition,
HerbertForest
21 Level1Day tramp,Peel Forest
21-25 TopArt Road Show
22 11PED Hike,Peel Forest
9Y Innovation class trip,AshburtonRiver Track
ACAD1 Animal Handling Day2,Year 12 ACAD Group 1,
AshburtonShowgrounds
Thomson/Whelan Basketball Trophy, AshburtonorChristchurch
23 ACAD2 Animal Handling Day2,Year12ACADGroup 1,
AshburtonShowgrounds
SuperNet finals,Christchurch
Girls’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch
24 Music Evening,Auditorium, 7:00pm
25 House Waiata competition, College
Boys’1st XI Hockey,Christchurch
Final DayofTerm Three
26-28 National Schools’Road Cycling,Palmerston North
South Island and New Zealand ClayTarget Championships,
Christchurch
Target Shooting New Zealand Interschools’Shoot,Ashburton
Some KeyForthcoming Dates
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
Term Dates2020–TermsTwo,Three and startofTerm Four
Term Three
- Friday 25 September
Term Four Monday12October -Thursday05November (Year 13)
-Tuesday10November (Years 11 and 12)
-Thursday03December (Year 10)
-Friday04December (Year 9)
Term Dates2021 –
Term One Thursday 04 February (Years 9and 13)
Friday05February (Years10and 12)
Tuesday09February (Year 11) - Friday16April
Term Two Monday03May -Friday09July
Term ThreeMonday26July -Friday01October
Term Four Monday18October - Thursday 28 October(Year 13)
-Tuesday02November (Years11/12)
-Thursday09December (Year 10)
-Friday10December (Year 9)
Some KeyEarly-Year Dates
January
27-29 Year 13 Leadership Camp (for confirmed students),
Mt Hutt Retreat
28-29 Peer SupportTraining,selectedYear 12 students.
28, 29, 01 Feb Course Confirmation. ForselectedYear 12 and 13 students
only,byappointment.
February
02-03 Teacher Only Days
04 Year 9and 13 students first day
05 Year 10 and 12 studentsfirst day
08 WaitangiDay observed,public holiday
09 Year 11 studentsfirst day
Pōwhiri,11:30am
(Pictured above): Students enjoying lunch at the topafter theirtoughascent.
(Left toright): Hazel Ryan, Chloe Rutledge, Eddie Bassai, Logan Johnson,
Braden Luxton, Mason Bird, Molly McKenna and Jake Lawson.
Thenexttripfor the Year 10 Outdoor Education classes is their Bush Survival
activity, scheduled forearly Term Four.
(Pictured left,
lefttoright):
Sara Sheppard,
Sophie Gibson,
Chloe Braas.
(Pictured above,lefttoright): At the skilesson -PaigeWilliams,
Tara Nevin-Smith, EllaMacDonald,TaylahWard, Lily Davidson withthe
Mt Hutt SkiInstructor.
NEWS
14 Ashburton Courier, September 17, 2020
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Netherby kids enjoying hot lunch option
Tucking into the tasty pasta bake and abrownie and cranberry dessert
are Year 3pupils (from left) Indie Martin, Dekota Woods and Ella Mead.
Afreehot lunchcontinues to
be wellreceivedbystudents
at Netherby School.
Adistrict pilotproject
calledKai For Kids launched
at the school in July and
provides adaily lunchoption
for pupils.
The uptake has been high
with mostofthe school’s 150
pupils opting for it.
KaiFor Kids is the
brainchildoflocal
businesswoman Joanne
Taylor and is supportedby
volunteers andwith some
funding.
The aim of theproject is to
gethealthy, nutritiousfood
into the belliesoflocal
children.
MrsTaylor said the project
wasworking well at
Netherbyand she wasin
discussions with other local
schoolsto roll it out.
Shewas also looking at
funding options.
The Netherby School hall
wasnow used forlunch
distribution and volunteers
were enthusiastically
lending ahand, she said.
Checking out Kai For Kids
during avisit to Netherby
lastweek was Christchurch
East MP and Ministerfor the
Community andVoluntary
Sector PotoWilliams and
local Labour List MP Jo
Luxton.
The pair were welcomed
by the school’s Pasifikagroup
and informally discussed
fundingoptionsfor theschool
lunch initiative with Mrs
Taylor.
The lunchmenuincludes
plenty of dishes with disguised
vegetables.
Menuitems include
favouriteslike sausage and
mash, macaroni cheese,chop
suey and buttered chicken.
Foodispreparedinthe
kitchen at the AshburtonTrust
Event Centre and anything left
over is made into familypacks
and given to theSEEDS
(sharing everyday experiences
and drawing on skills)
programme to distribute to
clients.
MEET THE
CANDIDATES
TheRotaryClub of Ashburtoninvites the
public to attend a
Rangitata Electorate candidatesevening
Wednesday, 30 September,7pm
AshburtonEvent Centre,
211A Wills Street,Ashburton
Doorsopen6.30pm
Therewill be individual candidate introductions
followedbyanopenquestion and answer session
Allthose interested arewelcome to attend
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The cards have different colours
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thatcolour,and on the other side
the colourfeatures in an artwork
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The artworks include theLady in
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local roads in Selwyn and Christchurch,will
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subcontractors.
The Ashburton DistrictCouncil also
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Rural Business Accountants director
Aaron Allred understands farming and
the challenges it presents. He has
lived most of his life in Methven, in a
district whose economic strength is
what grows on or from the land.
He is the third generation of Allreds
to do business in Mid Canterbury and
takes pride in getting to know his
clients and building close relationships.
His father Selwyn was in real estate
and his grandmother once owned the
Brown Pub in Methven.
Aaron came to the boutique
accounting firm 10 years ago,
becoming apartner in the business
then owned by John Falloon, in
anticipation of taking it over once he
bought the business.
Aaron studied at the University of
Canterbury and spent several years at
accounting firms in Ireland and Egypt
before returning home, where he’s
now amember of the Methven Lions
Club and still loves to ski.
Wife Tracey is anurse in ward one at
Ashburton Hospital, son Jackson (20)
is studying engineering at Canterbury
and daughter Holly (18) plans to study
nursing at Otago next year.
Aaron says he enjoys being part of a
small firm and meeting clients on-farm
or in Rural Business Accountants’
Ashburton office to help them with a
wide range of accounting and financial
needs, from tax returns and wages to
succession planning.
“Farmers are under strain at the
moment because of Government
regulations. They have been
encouraged to grow and now
they face environmental rules that
are putting unfair pressure on
their businesses. The amount of
improvement Ihave seen on-farm has
been massive but the
amount of credit given to farmers
for this has been minimal.”
Ruralsectorspecialists
Having timely and accurate business
information is critical to making the right
business decisions, whether you own
an 800-cow dairy farm, contract milk,
run stock or grow specialty seeds.
Rural Business Accountants director
Aaron Allred says his firm isall about
analysing financial information collected
during the regular course of business
and helping clients make decisions that
improve their lives. They crunch the
numbers, make sure you are compliant,
advise how to reduce tax and help with
cashflow.
Aaron says they can objectively assess
how your business is performing and
make suggestions, especially if you
are looking togrow, change or borrow
money.
The rural sector specialists offer budget
advice and analysis, sale and purchase
advice, dotax returns and tax planning.
“The main reason people have
accountants is compliance, soyou
can get your accounts into aformat
to supply them to the Inland Revenue
Department.
We can also save you money, help
structure your affairs, we can deal with
things like ACC, borrowing money and
know where you can improve things.”
While compliance isstandard business
for accountants, Aaron says an
important part is building arelationship
of trust and meeting clients face to face
helps him understand how they are
feeling about their businesses. That
may bring about areview of finances,
adiscussion about cutting back on
drawings, or scrutinising costs.
“We can also give afew ideas about
how other people are succeeding and
share good practice.”
An area ofincreasing work is
succession.
Aaron says this can sometimes be a
blunt conversation about money, but it
is often atime for families to think about
and acknowledge work done in the
The whole team at Rural Business
Accountants specialises in the rural
sector and the core team has been
together for along time. Long-serving
employees including Rosemary Adlam
(GST specialist) and Rebecca Hawkes
(tax specialist) anchor ateam with
loads of experience.
Rhea Booker is aspecialist
management accountant, who takes
on alot of one-off jobs like profitability
or systems analysis, budgeting and
other bespoke projects.
Accountants Tracey Milne, Charlotte
Kelly, Tia Young and Carissa Morgan
are also apart of the team, along with
payroll specialist Kerri Preece.
People calling or calling in to the
Havelock Street office are likely to
first encounter Philippa Hadley-Chinn
at reception. She comes from five
generations of Mid Canterbury farmers,
and recently moved back south after
nine years in Wellington.
past, and hopes and ambitions for the
future.
“I am really enjoying getting toknow
the people Ihave been doing work for
and helping them.”
Clients usually fall into four categories:
Dairying, sheep, beef and mixed
cropping; rural related business such
as contractors and share milkers; and
lastly Family Trusts and the children
of long-time clients in various types of
business.
Covid-19 brought anew worry to
businesses and Aaron fielded many
calls in lockdown as clients tried to
plan for an uncertain future. “Igot alot
of calls from worried clients who had
financial issues. Idecided tohelp them
rather than charge them by utilising
my own team who were working from
home during lockdown.”
Months down the track clients have
been needing help with cash-flow
forecasting, wage subsidy claims and
compliance, and finance restructuring.
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‘‘We have been dealing with Aaron for afew years
now and we are very happy with his service,’’say R&R
Spreading Ltd owners Ben, Lucy, Ron and Ally Smith.
‘‘He’s so easy to deal with and gives us guidance when
we need it.
‘‘We have alot of contact with Rhea Booker. She is so
much help, especially as we have switched to Xero
and she’s really showing us how to get the most of this
program.’’
Graham Robertson is another happy client.
‘‘After many years as aclient ofFalloon and Co and
now Rural Business Accountants, the time was right to
look at succession planning. Aaron and RBA produced
constructive and relevant options that were discussed
by us and our family. The process was clear cut and not
at all stressful. We are very happy with the result.’’
“We are very happy with the ongoing services and
support provided byAaron and his team at Rural
Business Accountants. We have found them to be more
forward planning accountants who look into the future
rather than the past. We appreciate the great service
and experienced business advice.”
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Some of the 200 staffwho will
end their seasonal jobs when
Mt Hutt skifieldclosescould
benabbedfor jobs on Mid
Canterbury farms.
‘‘If you can drive asnow
groomer, youcan drive a
tractor,’’ Ashburton mayor
Neil Brown said.
The ski season will
continue for another month.
Contractors aredesperate
for staff to drive their hitech
agriculturalmachines and
the transport industry is also
short of experienced heavy
vehicle drivers.
The AshburtonDistrict
Council has pledged to keep
pressure on government to
allow essential migrant
workers into thecountry to
work in the district’s agribusiness
sector.
Cr StuartWilson said the
decisionmakers needed
reminding that thebusiest
time of the season on dairy
farms was calving andthat
was already over. Harvest
was next and they neededto
makeadecisionwell before
February so workers and
employers could be
organised in time.
Mayor Neil Brown
The issue wastime critical.
Cr John Falloonsaidthere
wouldbeananimal health
issue next year if farmers
could not gethay and silage
made in thesummer for
feeding in winter.
He said unemployed pilots
were being trainedtodrive
big agricultural machinery
in the Waikato.
Council’s economic
development manager Bevan
Rickerby said the
continuation of level two
restrictions was having
mixed outcomes overall the
district’s businesssectors.
Hospitality continued to
struggle withnumbers
limited and socialdistancing
reducing numbersthat could
be accommodatedinsome
restaurants. Retail was a
mixedbag with some
reporting steady tradingand
othersnoticing reduced
customer counts.
Construction was slowing
withall builderspositive but
very cautious of thefuture,
he said. Supply of raw
materials was becoming an
issue and this could result in
price increasesasthe cost of
internationalfreight
continuedtoincrease.
Council’s building consent
departmentwas more
optimistic things were
picking up,with seven
consents lodged on oneday.
Mr Rickerby said
contracting wasamix.The
agricultural sector was quiet,
concrete plants were
reducing output as expected
withhousing very quiet,
general contracting was
steady for this timeofyear.
‘‘Thereissome
nervousness going forward
into 2021. As Christchurch
motorway projectscome to
an endthere will be a
number of contractors
looking for work and this
could affect our local
contractors.’’
Walkway, reserveget DOC funds
Mt Somers Walkwayand
PeelForest scenic reserve
are among116 spotsto
benefit fromthe Department
of Conservation’s $5.4
million community fund.
The fundsupports
practicalontheground
projects that give native
plantsand wildlife ahelping
hand andencourage people
to get involvedin
conservation.
The walkwaywill receive
$14,000 to be spent on gorse
and broom controlonSaddle
Hill. Ahelicopterwill be
usedfor spraying on thelast
remaining weedpatches.
PeelForestwill receive
$9900 to contractan
ecologicalconsultant to
develop restoration and
operational plans for pest
animaland weed control in
the scenic reserve.
MinisterofConservation
EugenieSagesaidthe range
of projectshighlightedthe
amazing range of work being
donebyvolunteers and
groupsall overNew
Zealand.
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Benevolent brothers
back chopper cause
Benevolent brothersBob and
Alan Johnston, of Mid
Canterbury, are helping
raise $250,000 for the
region’s rescuehelicopter.
More missions but fewer
opportunities for fundraising
becauseofcovid restrictions
have led theCanterbury
West Coast Air RescueTrust
to make apersonalappealto
the people of the Ashburton
district. The Johnstons,who
have supportedthe rescue
helicopter for many years,
were quicktohelp the cause.
The farmingbrothers, in
their 70s, havecontributedto
many community projects
overthe years and say giving
back to the community is
their legacy. Theystarted
spreading the word this week
about the$250,000
fundraising campaign.
Trust CEOChristine
Princesaid covid had
severely impacted
fundraising, up to 50 per cent
in some previous months.
‘‘The thing that haskept
the rescue helicopter going
Brothers Alan and Bob
Johnston are fundraising
ambassadors for the rescue
helicopter in Mid Canterbury.
to date is thegenerosity of
loyal supporters but now we
need to reach out further
into the community.’’
For the yeartothe endof
July there were 110 missions
to MidCanterbury,
compared to 84 for the year
before. Rescue choppers can
now also land on the rooftop
of the new Christchurch
Cutting-edge photos
An exhibition featuring an
innovative and
contemporary approach to
photography has openedat
Ashburton ArtGallery.
CalledNorth by
Northwest, the solo
exhibition from Dr Mizuho
Nishiokabrings together
bodies of work which extend
the possibilities of
photography and include
complex andarresting
imagery.
The cuttingedge approach
to photography centres on
the artist’s technological
production of theimage, and
how amendment, alteration
or disruption of
photographic procedures
can take theworkinto new
visual territory.
North by Northwest
includes 13 large
photographic works, five of
them newer and influenced
Hospital, shaving 13 minutes
transportation time from
previous landings and
ambulancetransferfrom
nearbyHagley Park.
Mrs Prince said there were
many plansto improve the
service.
‘‘Unlikemanycharities, we
cannot delayactivities, we
need help nowasmission
numbers increase,sodoes
the need for help. Our
ambassadors have putup
their hands to help and they
are asking you to join them to
savelives.’’
The $250,000 will support
50 more missions.
Missions typically respond
to motorvehicle accidents,
skiing, cardiologyand
medical emergenciesand
workplace accidents.
Mrs Prince said sometimes
everyday jobs like gardening
could endup with aridein
the rescue helicopter.
The trust operatestwo
rescuehelicopters based in
Christchurch. They areonly
partfunded by Government.
Ashburton Art Gallery business and communication assistant
Martine Tait checks out one of Mizuho Nishioka’s North by
Northwest exhibition.
by afield trip to Mid
Canterbury earlierthis year.
The works are printed on
photo paper and are all1.5m
x1.2m in size.
In 2016, Nishioka became
the firstartist in New
Zealand to complete aPhD
in photography at Massey
University,Wellington.
She was alsothe first
person in fine arts to a
receive the vicechancellor’s
doctoral scholarship.
North by Northwestruns
until November8.
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Thereason being is that
whenIpicked up anew
MitsubishiMirage from the
dealership, Iaskedthe very
friendly salesman: “Isitthe
brown car out the front?’’
He replied by saying it
wasn’tbrown, butyellow, and
we got intoadebate. We
finished by agreeing it wasa
mustard colour and, as such,
it is very unusual anddifficult
to describe. It is the colourin
the photograph that
accompanies thisarticle, it is
vivid and not acolouryou
oftensee on today’s roads.
However, I’ve beenassured
it is apopular choiceand, as
in my case,acolour which
draws interest and
discussion.
The new colourcoincides
withanew exterior designfor
the Mirage.The new
generation model is sharper,
less rounded, it is edgy and
boldupfront. There’s alsoa
new interior package,there’s
alot morekit in the car,
especially for safety, while
the controls and functions
havebeenfurther designed
for easeofuse and simplicity.
Eventhough the Mirage is
built in Thailand, it
encompassesthe easytouse
Japanesedesignphilosophy.
Insidethe compact body
shell, the wee Mirage makes
gooduse of its proportions.
It’s abit of asqueeze in the
rearfor any morethan two
occupants, but there is
appropriate leg andhead
room, likewise up front. The
driver sitsalittle high in the
seat, but other than that the
driving positionis
comfortable. For those who
are less thanagile,gettingin
and out of the driver’s seatis
abreeze because of its height,
there’s no stressput on the
hips.
Elsewhere, the Mirage sits
on much the sameplatformas
before,although asI’ve just
alluded to, thereare
upgradesthroughout which
further enhances itsfivestar
Australasian NewCar
Assessment Program safety
rating.
Underthe rear hatchback
arealies a235litre load area,
extendingto912 litres with
the rear seats folded. At the
other end sits a1.2litre,
threecylinder,twincamshaft,
12valvepetrol
engine. It hasmodest power
outputs of 58kW and 102Nm,
but the Mirage is light at
895kg so the engine creates
useful, adequateand thrifty
performance.
Mitsubishi has been busy
refining this engine. There’s
no denying the characteristic
tone that accompanies the
threepot design, but it’s not
overbearingand Iquite like
the honest, deliberate wayin
which it sounds.
Drive is through
continuously variable
transmission. Thereare no
surprises here and no driveractivated
controls. What you
get is asimplesystem that
works well. CVTdoesn’t load
the engine whichallows it to
workwithin its ownfreedom
parameters, it never feels low
on revs,pickup is always
deliveredatthe driver’s will.
The Mirageisno
powerhouse and acceleration
fits within its designconcept,
it will make astandstill to
100km/h in 13sec.
However, what doesmatter
the most is whatthe Mirage
achievesin terms on fuel
usage,Mitsubishi claimsa
fivelitre per 100km combined
cycle average. During my time
in the test car Idid alot of
innercity commuting and
short low speed journeys,
evenso, the fuel usage
readout was listing an average
of 6l/100km when Itook the
car back to the dealership.
That included my longopen
roadjourney which offered an
amazing 3.4l/100km
instantaneous figureat
100km/h, the enginespinning
overfreely at 2000rpm.
Threecylinder engines are
generally strongon torque and
it responds well to midrange
throttle request, an overtaking
manoeuvre (80120km/h) can
be achieved in 9sec. With the
freedomofCVT the engine
builds revs andinitiates
momentum quickly,well akin
to its roleanyway.
The Mirage also feels light
from behind the wheel, the
electric power steeringsystem
doesn’t affordalot of
feedback,but the tyres (175/55
x15in Bridgestone Potenza)
are of highqualityand have
high grip levels.
It is also the perfect city
runaboutwith vision and
manoeuvrabilitywell
manufactured into the car. I
like it for its build quality and
engineering aspects whichare
just so downright honest,
bearing in mind that
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Cycling siblings on top
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Siblings Amwolf, Konrad and
Tineke Artz have cleaned up
at theTinwald Cycling Club’s
junior winter seriesand plan
on taking their good road
form on to thetrack.
The junior cyclists won
their respective A, Band C
gradecompetitions and
Konrad finished just two
pointsbehindhis brother in
theoverall points
classification.
The energetic trionow
have ashort break before
they jump on fixed wheel and
brakeless bikes to raceatthe
Tinwald velodrome.
The winter road racingran
foraround 10 weeks andwas
covidinterrupted.
Amwolf,11, Tineke, 9, and
Konrad, 8, enjoyed amix of
time trials, short races, team
relaysand ahill race.
They practised anumber of
roadracing skills, including
drafting andtight turns, and
tookpartinhandicapped
races ranging from 100m up
to 8000m.
Amwolf Artz said he
enjoyed cycling because it
was ‘‘fun, competitive and
awesome’’.
He preferredthe track
because he went faster and
could clock up speeds of
Cycling siblings Tineke, Konrad and Amwolf Artz.
around 50km/h.
Hissiblings said they had
no particular preference and
enjoyed jumping on the two
different styles of bike.
Theyoungsters are
coached andencouragedby
Tinwald Cycling Club
volunteers Don Kirdy,
Amanda Evans and Don
Sutton.
They are able to borrow
both road and track bikes and
cycling shoes, if needed.
Theupcoming track season
starts soon andwill include
training nights on Monday
and Tuesdays and Friday
race nights.
Mother of the cycling
siblings, Lauretta Artz, said
there was agreat family
atmosphere at the club.
‘‘It reallyisanamazing club
andthe facilities for atown of
Ashburton’s size are amazing.
‘‘The clubmakes cycling
affordable and being able to
borrow bikes and tapintothe
cycling knowledge is just so
good.’’
She said her children had
startedatWhizz Wheels at
thevelodrome six years ago
andhad progressed up the
grades.
Basketballers on court
Year 7and 8basketballers
from Intermediate schools in
Christchurch and Dunedin
have descended on
Ashburton this week for one
of the few interschool
tournaments taking place at
the moment.
Tenboys’teams and eight
girls’ teams, including oneof
each from Ashburton
Intermediate, have been
playing at the threeday
tournament since Tuesday.
Coordinated by Ashburton
Intermediate Year 8teacher
Robyn Mearsand with help
from Basketball Mid
Canterbury and basketball
parents, the tournament is
being held in the sports hall
at EA Networks Centre and
on allfour courts.
Strict covidprotocol is
being followed.
There are nine round robin
games for the boys and seven
for the girls. Semi finals and
Ashburton Intermediate teacher Jade Tonks with the girls’
team ahead of agame against Heaton Harriers.
finals will be played today.
Robyn Mears said it was
great thatasporting
tournament likethis wasable
to go ahead.
It was usually played in
Christchurch andhad been
made possible by the CAIMS
(Canterbury Association of
Intermediate and Middle
Schools) principals whohad
sat down, discussed the
logistics and made it happen.
So much hadbeen
cancelled because of covid
situation anditwas great to
be able to host this
tournament, she said.
Rugby on, crowd of 100
Spectators willbelimited by
covidrestrictions to 100
when MidCanterbury takes
on North Otago in asenior
representative rugby game at
Hinds on Saturday.
The match will begin at
2.30pm and will alsobe
livestreamed. Spectators
needaticketfrom Mid
Canterbury Rugby,ordered
via its Facebook page and
limitedtotwo per person.
North Otagowill be atough
test, as they comeoff a247
loss to South Canterbury at
the weekend, relinquishing
the Hanan Shield. Mid
Canterbury beatBuller4117
at Hanmer at the weekendin
amatch thatgave coach
Jason Rickard achance to
blood some new players.
Thatgame followed a3131
draw with South Canterbury
the previous weekend.
The Heartland
Championship was axed
back in March by New
Zealand Rugby but the three
HananShield unions formed
their own challenge series
based on homeand away
fixtures played over five
weeks. Buller rugby also
joined in for three games.
Mid Canterbury will play
North Otagoagainon
September26, at Oamaru, in
their final game of the
season. The Hammers will
not havethe opportunity this
season for aHanan Shield
challenge against South
Canterbury.
Mid Canterbury Rugby
chiefexecutiveIan
Patterson said covidhad
resulted in unprecedented
challenges but the unionhad
beenlucky to have some
rugby at seniorrep level. One
positive spinoff wasthat
moregamesmight be
livestreamed in the future
now unions had the
technology and knowhow.
Saturday’s match will be
livestreamed via alink on the
union’s Facebook page.
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RURAL/LIFESTYLE
30 Ashburton Courier, September 17, 2020
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
IN BRIEF
WILDING PINE
REMOVAL
Anationwideplan to tackle more
than 800,000hectares infestedwith
wilding pines over the nextyear will
generate 171 newjobs and
investment of over$17 million in
Canterbury projects.Intotal, there
will be 550 jobs and $36million
throughout NewZealand but most
of the new funding –$17.2 million –
will fund projects in Canterbury
covering over 400,000hectares;
$16,845,102willfund major control
workin the Mackenzie Basin,West
Canterbury andNorth Canterbury
and $360,620will fund wilding
projects on Banks Peninsula.
LIVE EXPORTS UNDER
REVIEW
The Ministryfor Primary Industries
(MPI) haslaunchedanindependent
reviewofthe assurancesitreceives
for the safe transport of livestock by
sea.Mike HeronQChas been
appointed to lead the review
following thelossofthe Gulf
Livestock 1atsea.Hewill be
supported by retired RearAdmiral
TonyParr.Itwill assess assurances
MPIreceived whenconsidering an
applicationfor live animal exports.
The currenttemporarysuspension
of cattle livestock exportswill
remain in placeuntil the review
report is completed and considered.
It is expected to take amonth.
SKILLED DAIRY
WORKERS RETURN
Someskilledmigrant dairy farm
staffwillbeabletoreturn to New
Zealand fromoverseas, butthere
will be strictcriteria to follow. The
visa holders andtheir familieswill
needtofollowall border control
processesand go into quarantineor
managed isolation, before re-joining
theircommunitieshere. However
DairyNZ stronglyadvised migrants
and employers to understand the
rulesand confirm if theymeetthe
exemptioncriteria before submitting
applications. Some willnot meet the
criteria.
Anyoneinterested in findingout
about dairyopportunitiesatgodairy.
co.nz
OCEANIA DAIRY
PIPELINE
An independent hearing panel has
granted Oceania Dairy, in Glenavy
consents to build apipeline.
Oceania Dairyapplied for six
consents in 2019relating to the
construction of a7.5 km coastal
outfall anddischargeoftreated
wastewaterinto the coastalmarine
area,fromamilk-processingfactory
situated at 30 Cooneys Road,
Glenavy. ECanappointed three
independentcommissioners who
have granted the applications with
conditionsimposed. The
construction-relatedconsents have
adurationof10years and the
operational consents adurationof
35 years,with alapse date of 10
years.Submitters and theapplicant
have15working days to appealthe
decision.
INCREASING DAIRY
COWFERTILITY
Texas A&M University research
shows the stronger the intensity ofa
cow’s estrous(heat), the better
chance shehas of holding a
pregnancy. Findings mayhelp dairy
farmers improveherdfertility with a
heatdetection plan inplaceto
ensure animals are put up for AI
whenestrous intensity is strongest.
Keeping rural women connected
Marg Verrall has been named Rural
Women NewZealand(RWNZ) Mid
Canterburyprovincial president.
Amemberofthe Winchmore branchof
RWNZ,Marg is looking forward to the
challenge but mindfulofthe work done by
othersinthe role.
“Thepeople before me have done great
jobs, it’s abit daunting there are big shoes
to fill.”
Marg got involved with RWNZ after
beingencouraged, for many years, by
neighbourNgaireBrown.
She resisted until her three children,
now adults withchildren of their own,
were older as she supported their
sportingactivities.Itincluded being
involvedwith AllentonNetballClub,
where she is alife member.
RWNZ startedasthe Women’s Division
of the Farmer’s Unionin1925, and is vocal
at anational level on range of rural sector
services such as health,education,
environment andsocial issues.
Mid Canterburystill hasthree active
branches: Anama, Lynnfordand
Winchmore, as wellasindividual
members.
Marg moved to Winchmore after
marrying Bob in the 1970s.
Their property along State Highway 77
between Ashburton andMethvenhas been
in the Verrall family now over four
generations.Bob is the third generation
farmeronthe 205hectare farm.
There is alot of diversification on farm
with cropping, fattening cattle,grazing
and sileage operations duringthe year,
Marg said.
Theyalsorun Winchmore Gardens, by
appointment during the summerseason,
to showcase thehomestead’s 1.8 hectare
gardenstoothers.
Marg is charmed by the history of the
property andfeelsanemotional
connectiontoit.
The house sits on thesite of theoriginal
Winchmore Estate House.
The estate once spanned justover 8093
Dairy industry award
review completed
An independent review
into the NewZealand
Dairy Industry Awards
revocation of the national
title and merit awards
from Nick andRosemarie
Bertram has been
completedby Susan
Hughes QC.
The couple were
announced ShareFarmers
of theYear in July before
tweets, publishedbyMr
Bertram in 2017 became
known.
The award wasrevoked
from the couple who had
entered as apartnership.
The purpose of the
review was to understand
more detail about what
was known of the tweets
sent out by Mr Bertram in
2017,how that knowledge
(of the tweets) was dealt
with at thetime,and howa
similar situation could be
avoided in the future.
Ms Hughes said it was
important that“all
involved in these awards
recognise the dangers of
socialmedia and the need
to remind allparties of this
issue at repeated points
along the application
trajectory, so as to avoida
repetitionofthese events.”
The title of 2020 New
Zealand Share Farmer of
the Year has since been
awarded to Sarah and
Aidan Stevenson, from
Sarah and Aidan
Stevenson, from Waikato.
Waikato, with runnersup
Samuel andKaren
Bennett, from Southland,
andthird place Simon and
Natasha Wilkes,from
Taranaki.
The nationalmerit
awardswere also
reallocated with Adam and
Maria Barkla awarded the
Federated Farmers
leadership award, and
Aidan and Sarah
Stevenson the
Ravensdown Pasture
PerformanceAward, the
Westpac Business
PerformanceAward and
the DeLaval Interview
Award.
Entriesfor theNZDIA
2021awardsprogramme,
with afocus on social
mediafootprints,opens on
October 1.
Rural Women New Zealand Mid Canterbury provincial president Marg Verrall in the
grounds of Winchmore Gardens.
hectares (or20,000 acres).
It was named Winchmore by the lease
holder George Hart in 1853, whonamed it
after his birth place,WinchmoreHill, in
London.
He planted the grounds to resemble his
birthplacewith asemicirculardriveway,
large vegetable and flower gardens.
In the past therewere dedicated
vegetable gardens full of produce to
sustain the homestead household, Marg
said.
There arestill wellingtonia trees, aged
up to 160 years, growing in the extensive
gardens which have kept many original
designfeatures, with modifications, as
well as akissing gatefrom the era.
Bob’s grandfather, HarryMiles Verrall,
bought the property in 1928 and farmed
sheep. Bob’s father, Ken, eventually
bought the Winchmore block in 1966. His
wife, Rosalie, was an avidgardener and
maintained the grounds.
On Ken’sretirement to Ashburtonin
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1978, the property was taken over by Bob,
andMarg continued maintainingthe
gardens.
The familyhave compiled aphoto
album withcopies of photographs of the
estate, its homesteads and some of its
people datingfromthe 1870s.The Verrall
homeisthe thirdhomestead built on the
site.
The original house burned down about
1908and thesecondhomestead needed
extensive roof structuralwork and major
maintenance. It was demolishedin1984.
Marg is hoping to use her role with
RWNZ to continueoffering womenin the
rural community achance to connect with
others throughfacetoface meetings and
by monthly newsletter sent directly to
members.
She said RWNZ have been involved in a
number of activitiesincluding knitting
Warmth Hats and are planning their
distribution aroundthe district, as wellas
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027 274 2533
AH 308 7117
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2289510
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027 236 8627
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, September 17, 2020
35
CLUB NEWS
HOCKEY DRAW
Ashburton GolfClub9Holers
We wererainedout last
Thursday, but we were able to
play as usual on Saturday. It was
amedalround, all playingoff
the redtees(nett scores).The
HarveyBakehouse winner was
TerryMcMillian(31).Other
winners: Wendy Hopwood (34),
Laurence Hanrahan Jr (35), Sam
Prince (36) andGordon Clinton,
HughieMurchie, Allison
Glossopand Elaine Kingall on
37. Twos: Sam Prince.
Coming up:Thursday,
September 17,Medal Round
sponsored by Netherby
Pharmacy and Thursday
September24, putting
sponsored by Sega Golf.
Cycling
Mid Canterbury Social
Wheelers winter training series
ride 12: 1st LizWylie 30m 38s,
2nd Andy Skinner 30m 38s,3rd
RossProctor 30m 39s, 4th Brent
Hudson 30m 39s, 5th Monique
Brake25m 09s, 6th MikeHansen
25m 09s, 7th Ross Templeton
25m 11s, 8th John Uden 25m 22s,
9th MarkSummerfield 23m 56s
F/T, 10th, Rob Hooper 23m57s
2fr/t,11th Larry Neal 23m 58s
3f/t, 12th Nick Grijns 24m 59.53s
4f/t, 13th MattMarshall 24m
59.93s 5f/t, 14th PaulBrake28m
15s, 15th Doug Coley 25m 15s,
16thPamHarcourt 30m 16s,
17thRachel Reid 29m20s, 18th
Kerry Clough 30m 20s, 19th
Debbie Skinner30m 20s, 20th
RonKennedy 30m 21s,21st Don
Morrison28m 08s, 22nd Colin
Teahan 31m 41s, 23rd Brian
Ellis 33m05s.
Allenton Bowls
On Saturday September 5, our
clubopenedwith afull green of
members playing triples,
everyone enjoyingthe lovely
sunshine and the pleasureof
seeing each otherafter the
winter break.
PresidentRichardKane
welcomedeveryoneincluding
fivenew members, andwished
members good bowling for the
season ahead.
The prize giving which had
been held over because of Covid
19 restrictionsearlier in the
yearwas held, with Wayne
Lloyd being awarded the Player
of the YearTrophy and Colleen
McFarlane the MostImproved
Player. Congratulations to you
both, youcertainly deserved
thishonour.
Alovely Afternoon tea was
served by the croquetladies, a
pleasant day on the green.
The summer season got off to
an interrupted startwiththe
First Friday Tripleshavingto
be cancelled due to the heavy
rain renderingthe grass green
too soft to playon. It is looking in
greatshape andweare all keen
to getthe bowls rolling on it.
GoodworkGraeme and team.
On Saturdayand Sunday an
Invitation Tournamentwas held
with 16 teamsparticipating,
coming from as far away as
Southlands Riversdale and
teamsnorth of Christchurch
with localteams enjoyingthe
strongcompetition as well. Lots
of raffles,lovelyfood andgood
companywashed downwell
with some hot or cold bevies
madefor agreatsocial and
bowling weekend.
Winnersonthe day being a
team fromDunsandel but the
allgirl team from Allenton took
out fifth prize,well done
RosemaryB,Wendy, Annette
and Sandra H.
An inhouse tournament is
scheduled for Saturday
September 19,entriestobeput
on the boardinthe club house.
Starttimeis 12.30 andcost is
$10.00. Funds for club.
Asmall afternoon tea plate
would be appreciated.
This is the start of abusy time
with the Campbell Trophy on
Wednesday September 23,club
drawntriples (names to be put
up on board), an open
tournamentonSaturday
September 26. Anama Tray
12.30 start 2x4x2 pairs, also
open Women’s Pairs on Monday
September 28. One player 8yrs
or under with aSenior. 10 am.
start.
MSA Golf Section
Members of the MSA golf
section travelled overto
Ellesmere on Sunday to take on
the KaiapoiClub andthe
Ashburton RSA.Weather
conditions wereideal and it
proved to be avery successful
daybringing homethe three
trophiesthat wereon offer.
MSA had ascore of 32.7
against Kaiapoiwho could only
manage 30.9.The scores were a
lot closer in the other trophy
match withthe Ashburton RSA
scoring 31.4 with the MSA just
coming outontop with 31.7.
The four pointprizeswere
shared between Lindsay
Jackson and Steve Ryder. The
nearest to the pin prizeswere
awarded to BrentSmithand
MarilynBennett.
The top scores for the MSA
were Richard Thompson on 36
stablefords,SteveStratford35,
LindsayJackson 34 and Brent
Smith 34. Our next gameisat
Temuka on October 11.
The Mid Canterbury Hockey Association
draw for September 22-18:
Mid Canterbury Hockey NBS Turf is
currently operating under Level 2Covid-
19 restrictions - please ensure you are
familiar with and comply with the guidelines
as currently advertised on the Mid
Canterbury Hockey website: www.mchockey.co.nz/Covid-19
Small sticks duty club: Rakaia
Friday 18 September Kiwi Sticks Yr 5)
3.45 pm Rakaia Yr 5vWakanui Blue Turf
a) S Greeson, L Marshall. Tinwald v
Tinwald Foothills Turf b) G Muir, M
Marshall. 4.30 pm AllentonYr5vWakanui
Black Turf b) S Greeson, M Marshall.
Methven bye.
Kiwi Sticks Yr 6) 4.30 pm Allenton Yr
6vRakaia Yr 6Turf a) GMuir, LMarshall.
5.15 pm Collegians D&EvWakanui Turf
a) DLaw, LEllis. Methven White vTinwald
Foothills Turf b) JEllis, LLansdown. 6pm
Tinwald vMethven Black Turf a) JEllis, L
Lansdown.
1st Grade Women 6.50 pm LSF1 v
LSF2 AMitchell, SMoore). 8pm WSF1 v
WSF2 CHastie, CWatson).
Just Hockey SSL Div 1Boys Marist
Park @ St Bedes 7.10 pm Ashburton
College 1st XI vLincoln High School 1st XI
Umpires supplied).
Small Sticks
Saturday 19 September
Fun Sticks 11am Draws made on the
day (Coaches).
Senior Women Tim Wakanui vCambridge(
Final) Umpires supplied.
Senior Men Tim Wakanui vTemuka(
Final) Umpires supplied.
Sunday 20 September
2nd Grade Girls Tba Cambridge v
Wakanui (Plate Final) Tba Roncalli 1st XI
vTinwald (Final).
1st Grade Men 4pm Tinwald Black v
Wakanui(Allenton, Hampstead Lowcliffe).
5.25 pm Tinwald Orange v Hampstead
Wakanui(Tinwald Black, Wakanui). 6.50
pm Allenton vHampstead Lowcliffe (Tinwald
Orange, Hampstead Wakanui).
Monday 21 September
2nd Grade Boys Draw unknown.
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36 Ashburton Courier, September 17, 2020
Graeme Frew and his Russian fighter Yak3
plane at Ashburton Airport at the weekend.
Noisy Yak
finds fans
At least four thrillseekers took up the
chance to fly in aRussianYak 3fighter
plane, aptly named Full Noise, at the
weekend.
The Russian fighter Yak3 plane,
scheduled to be here last month, was at
AshburtonAirportoffering those who were
willing, and able to pay, aonceinalifetime
opportunity of a20minute flightoverthe
Ashburtondistrict and beyond.
Full Noise ownerGraemeFrew, of
Blenheim,said it was one of the best fighter
planes that theRussians produced in the
Second WorldWar.
He has owneditsince 2004 and considers
its purchase amemorable moment.
‘‘It was one of those Iwish, Iwonder,why
not moments,and Ijust made it work,’’ he
said.
The Yak3 was restored over time at Jem
AviationLtd in Blenheim and finally flew at
the Wanaka Air Show in 2012.
‘‘I bought it as aproject and had it
restored in Blenheim ... andI’ve been
figuring out how to try and pay for it ever
since.’’
Its ongoing maintenance has nottobeen
too difficulttomaintain,
‘‘It’s agood mixofRussianand American
hardware and believeitornot alot of the
Russian stuffispretty easy to findstill. The
enginescan still getthem overhauled and
the propeller is offaDC3 so it’s all pretty
common stuff,’’ he said.
It’s been‘‘flying beautifully’’.
Mr Frewhas beenanAir NewZealand
pilot for the past25years.
Prior to that he was in the New Zealand
Air Force first signing up as an engineer
aged 16 years old. He thendid apilots
course while in the air force.
In his Yak 3heregularly stopsoveratthe
AshburtonAirportasit’s apopular fuelling
destination.
‘‘They’re so supportive,’’ he said of the
district’s aviation community.
He was joined on the Ashburtonflying
trip by fellow pilot Ryan Southam who also
tookover some ofthe flying duties.
Mr Frewsaid during national Covid19
lockdownaplan was hatched to offer rides
to people in the Yak 3.
Arear seat wasinstalled andanitinerary
planned. Aplanned visit to Ashburtonlast
monthwas delayed due to Covid19 but it
went aheadatthe weekend.
The Yak 3has aV12 engine with 1250
horsepower and travels at an average speed
of 420km/hour. It has atop speed of 600km/
hour.
‘‘It burns afair bit of fuelgoingfrom Ato
Bbut you’re also going afair speed as well,’’
he said.
It was built as ashort range interceptor so
afull tank will empty in around 90 minutes
flyingtime.
The rides were tailoredtosuitcustomers
andcould include thethrill of speed or
acrobatic flying.
But Mr Frew said they werenot into
scaringcustomersormakingthemgogreen.
TRADE &SERVICES
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 cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
at Supersucker. 027 435
1042 or 308 1677.
COMPUTER Problems? For
prompt reliable computer
servicing and laser engraving,
contact Kelvin, KJB
Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot
Place, Ashburton. Phone
308 8989. SuperGold discount
card accepted.
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
training, set up -wireless -
networks, spyware clean
up. On-site day or evening.
Great rates. 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 Commercial,
Industrial, Residential. Also
country wide farm buildings
and houses. No charge for
farmers. Phone 027 4052
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,
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
GUTTER cleaning. Book in a
clean now and tell me when
you want the job done. You
may have trees around.
Call Allan 027 209 5026
LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and bifold
door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Nigel at
Doors and More. Ph 027
516 7104
INTERIOR
PLASTERING
New orexisting,
level 4finish, full skim
plaster or repairs
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2291359
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.
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes, offices
and cars. Phone Craig
Rogers 307 6347, member
Master Tinters NZ. www.
windowtinter.co.nz
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
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
DRY old man pine. 6 m 3
$550. Delivered to most of
Mid Canterbury. WINZ
accredited. Phone Rob 027
297 7563
SELL
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
GARDEN SUPPLIES
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This role provides task diversity and requires strong organisation skills. You
willberesponsible forperforming onsiteinspections,whilealso efficiently and
accurately managing customer applications or information requests.
To find out more about these vacancies
and what the Ashburton District Council
has to offer you-gotoour website.
Applications close
Sunday,27September 2020.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
AshburtonCBD
Caretaker
This is apart-time position where youwill take responsibility forensuringour
public conveniences in the CBD are of ahigh standard for our residents and
visitorsalike.
To find out more about these vacancy
and what the Ashburton District Council
has to offer you-visit our website.
Applicationsclose
Monday,21September 2020.
GARDENERS specials.
Sheep manure $6 bag. Pea JORDAN’S NURSERY
straw $5 bale. Medium Rhododendrons. 91 Pye
mowing,
square Linseed Straw $35 Road The Downs Geraldine.
Wednesday to Satur-
bale. Call Ian 027 286 3697
or Alan 027 496 7136 with day 10am to 4 pm or by
your order. AHinds Lion’s arrangement. phone 03
project.
6938332 0274311815
MUSHROOM COMPOST
Nowisthe time to dig in our topqualitymushroom
compost to your vegetable garden. Ideal to replenish nutrients
used by previous crops and improvethe soil structure.
It also adds beneficial micro-organisms to thetired soil.
$50 per cubic metreor$10 bag.
Freedelivery within town boundary.
Open 6daysaweek at our Tinwald yard,
208 Maronan Road. Phone 021 129 8936 or 03 308 3331
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GARDEN SUPPLIES
2300293
2299919
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BUSINESS FOR SALE
Amelia’s
Ashford Village, Ashburton
After 17 plus enjoyable years trading and
being part of popular Ashford Village, wehave
reluctantly decided to sell, owing to health
concerns.
We have had the privilege of meeting fantastic
people; locals, national and international
customers with many repeat visits from
overseas, including shopping buses from cruise
ships as part of The Village clientele (pre-Covid
19).
In 2010 we were invited by Alan Carter, awell
known Australian publisher of Antiques and
Collectables Price Guide Books, and we were
entered in his NZ First Edition Price Guide.
Our price to sell is very reasonable and includes
all stock at reduced prices. In addition, we have
certain franchise lines exclusive to us in The
Village.
The Village has daily foot patrol security and
Amelia’s has security on site.
All further relevant information will be
disclosed to serious interests only.
Please contact 027 769 0159 or 03 308 3868
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setting. Indoor and outdoor
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town boundary. Must view.
Phone 0274 754 241
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bedroomoroffice.
Fully insulatedand
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Threeconvenientsizes:
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Large 4.2m x2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.
Visit our displaycabin
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freebrochure.
www.justcabins.co.nz
2289121
0800 58 78 22
STORAGE available, Ashburton.
Self storage, variety
of sizes. Phone Rainbow
Storage 03 307 0401
STORAGE and space leasing
for vehicles, motorbikes,
bicycles, boats,
motorhomes, caravans,
tractors, trucks, trailers and
containers. Indoor, outdoor
or under cover. Call Peter
027 333 3626.
STORAGE:Secure self storage
units available, long or
short term. Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us
on 0274 362 636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.
co.nz
HIRE
SCISSORLIFTS for hire.
4WD and slab lifts available
for daily or weekly hire.
Pickup or delivery. Phone
North End Engineering 308
8155 for abooking.
FRUIT &PRODUCE
ILAM Hardy, tested, seed
potatoes. $3 per kg. Minimum
order 2kg. Ph 302
7272
POTATOES Nadine, Red
King 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.
EDUCATIONAL
Forkliftand Dangerous GoodsCourses
NZTAApproved Course Provider,MITO&Competenz Assessor
Classes 2&4,Endorsements F&D
ForkliftF&OSH, Saturdays and other days as requested
Dangerous Goods Course,½day Mondaymornings
CommunityHouse,Ashburtonoryour work place
Forfurther information
Phone Christine 027 245 2563
Would a scholarship help
your studies in 2021?
Scholarships areavailable for
Tertiarystudy,Trade Training and
Personal Development
Formoreinformation and an application
form visit www.advanceashburton.org.nz
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’tobringsome form of ID.
TheAshburtonDutyPractice for ...
Saturday19th September is
ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.
Sunday20th September is
ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcallyour 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
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provide - The Courier for
advice on how you can
reach potential customers.
Call us today on 308 7664.
2291237
DebraCurtin
Chiropractor
03 308 9516
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
APPLICATIONS
CLOSE
14 OCTOBER
2020
2300234
FOCUS Optometry - good
honest eye care, support
local. Phone 307 8988.
www.nzfocusoptometry.co.
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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.
EDUCATIONAL
2305408
2309559
From Scratch
This Sunday, September 20 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
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 anupgrade of the
technical infrastructure, which will benefit the
community in the future.
Tickets from $27.00 (fees apply)
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