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44 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>December</strong> 3, <strong>2020</strong><br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> U3A<br />
It is almost worth living<br />
another thirty years+to see how<br />
predictions of trends actually<br />
happen.<br />
Thismonth’sspeaker,<br />
Distinguished Professor Dr Paul<br />
Spoonley,comes with an<br />
impressive CV including recently<br />
theVice Chancellorfor<br />
Humanitiesand Social Sciences<br />
at MasseyUniversity. He spoke<br />
about how the 1960’s in New<br />
Zealand broughtradicalsocial<br />
change,and we are at the<br />
watershed of anew setof<br />
dynamics; somecovid<br />
influenced, but an upheaval of<br />
society norms.<br />
Wehavethe inverse of the<br />
traditional population pyramid<br />
developing–more people65+<br />
and fewer014,which is high in<br />
comparisontoother countries<br />
suchas theUSA. This has many<br />
implications, such as the age of<br />
superannuationand the<br />
workforce to supportthem:the<br />
increasingrole of immigrants<br />
and theirdiversities.<br />
Fertilityratesare declining<br />
withsocial implications of<br />
having justone, or even more<br />
than onechild; more are opting<br />
not to havefamilies, andmothers<br />
are increasingly comparatively<br />
older.There are now more over<br />
40yearold mothers thanunder<br />
twenties. Life expectancy is<br />
increasing–today’s littlies could<br />
live on averagetotheir 90’splus.<br />
Womenare moreeducatedand<br />
enjoy good jobs.<br />
The Queen once had one<br />
secretary tocongratulate those<br />
over100; shenow has fourteen.<br />
The BabyBoomersare<br />
redefining aging, and are<br />
generallywealthier andmore<br />
active, but still with agerelated<br />
poverty.Housingcan take nine<br />
years’ wages when it used to take<br />
one year’s salary.In1970’s the<br />
workingpopulation of 65+ for<br />
superannuationpurposes was<br />
4:1, now itis1:1.1.<br />
Modernfamiliesand<br />
marriagenormshaveshifted<br />
fromthe traditional nuclear<br />
models to amuchgreater<br />
diversity. Today’sschool leavers<br />
must continuetoexpect to be<br />
flexible,skilled,with good work<br />
habitsand innovation, and be<br />
prepared formany career<br />
changes.<br />
Urban growth willcontinue<br />
changing,with maintowns<br />
growing slowly and rural area<br />
declining.<strong>Ashburton</strong> is “leading<br />
the pack” of main towns.<br />
Auckland will dominate growth.<br />
We willnot again see4million<br />
tourists yearly foraverylong<br />
time. Thereare amillion New<br />
Zealanders currentlyliving<br />
overseas. Growtharound the<br />
use and availability of water<br />
will influencesustainability of<br />
progress. Evolving ownershipof<br />
family farmstodifferent<br />
models,and the agingworkforce<br />
in areas suchastruckdrivers<br />
areotherissues.<br />
Immigrationwillbeasource<br />
of populations andskills,<br />
innovation and use of<br />
international markets. The<br />
coviddisruption of immigration<br />
flows causes huge problems,<br />
with innovations such as<br />
robotics becoming morea<br />
common remedy. Of course,<br />
covid has disrupted economies<br />
globally.The world will<br />
probably not be able to resume<br />
personal air travel as we had<br />
until 2014, andcruises are not<br />
recommended. Airlines such as<br />
Emiratesare now requiring<br />
documentation of covid testing<br />
forany flights. New Zealandhas<br />
themost diverse Parliament in<br />
the world. The shift to afouryear<br />
termseems to be<br />
inevitable. Andofcourse,<br />
changes globally and in New<br />
Zealand happenhourly.<br />
Call for projects<br />
Ministry for Primary Industries<br />
(MPI) is calling for proposals for<br />
projects that will investigate<br />
regenerative farming practices.<br />
Funding forsuccessful<br />
proposals is being made<br />
available through MPI's<br />
Sustainable Food&Fibre<br />
Futures (SFF Futures) coinvestment<br />
fund. Thefund aims<br />
to have projects under way by<br />
mid2021.<br />
MPI director investment<br />
programmes Steve Penno said<br />
there was increasinginterest<br />
from farmers and thewider<br />
community about regenerative<br />
agriculture practices, but<br />
definitions for regenerative<br />
agriculture could vary<br />
dramatically.<br />
‘‘We're looking to define what<br />
regenerative agriculture means<br />
from aNew Zealandperspective,<br />
and develop asound evidence<br />
base to test and confirm what<br />
works in our soils, climates, and<br />
farming systems.’’<br />
MPI's chief science adviser, Dr<br />
John Roche, said broadly<br />
speaking, MPI saw regenerative<br />
farming as aset of practices that,<br />
in isolationorcollectively, could<br />
see improved outcomes for<br />
productive land,freshwater and<br />
marine environments, climate,<br />
animals, and for the people that<br />
grow andconsumer foodand<br />
fibre products.<br />
‘‘Regenerative agriculture is<br />
not a'onesizefitsall' activity<br />
with prescribed inputs and<br />
outputs and the farmers I’ve<br />
Dr John Roche.<br />
spoken with do not want it<br />
defined so tightly,’’ Dr Roche<br />
said.<br />
‘‘Some of the practices New<br />
Zealand farmers are already<br />
using could be considered<br />
regenerative.Bydetermining<br />
which farming practices have a<br />
positive impacton<br />
environmental sustainability and<br />
human health and wellbeing in<br />
the NewZealand context, we'll be<br />
able to confidently share these<br />
regenerative practices widely<br />
with farmers.<br />
‘‘Regenerative agriculture also<br />
has the potential to help ourfood<br />
and fibres sectortoproduce<br />
higher value products with even<br />
stronger environmental<br />
credentials.<br />
‘‘Animportantpartofthese<br />
projects will be turningthe<br />
findings into practical<br />
information for farmers, to help<br />
them adopt methods that work.’’<br />
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Moving Toward TheFuture–<br />
MidCanterburySummer SingingSchool<br />
Friday 8January and Saturday 9January 2021, 7-30pm,<br />
All tickets $25 (fees apply)<br />
The Mid-Canterbury Summer Singing School<br />
returns for its 21st Year –Moving toward<br />
the future. Aweek ofmusical theatre tuition<br />
culminating in some fantastic concerts.<br />
The senior and junior groups will bring you<br />
favourites such as Rocketman, Frozen 2, Led<br />
Zepplin, The Jungle Book, Coco, and newer<br />
musicals such as Spring Awakening, ‘Moulin<br />
Rouge’ the Musical and Harriet Tubman.<br />
There is something for everyone at these concerts, suitable for young<br />
and old, afirm favourite on the Mid Canterbury calendar and not to<br />
be missed.<br />
C fi f<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
HOURS:<br />
We will be closed from 12 noon on<br />
Wednesday, 23rd<strong>December</strong> and<br />
re-opening at 9am on Tuesday, 5th January.<br />
BOOK<br />
NOW<br />
Gypsy Jazz Duo–Arts on Tour<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
For more information<br />
www.ateventcentre.co.nz<br />
28th January 2021 7-30pm $25 (fees apply)<br />
Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share alove<br />
of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary<br />
guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso<br />
violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed<br />
the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’ back<br />
in the 1930s. Fiona and Connor will play two<br />
45 min sets. Come and enjoy and evening of<br />
beautiful music.<br />
GIFT<br />
VOUCHERS<br />
AVAILABLE<br />
Stuck foraChristmas giftidea?<br />
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come and see the showoftheir choice<br />
when theywant?<br />
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Phil Chapman<br />
friends<br />
Saturday5th <strong>December</strong>,8pm<br />
THE JACKSON’SBISTROOPEN THUR &SAT EVENINGS<br />
Courtesy van<br />
runs every<br />
Thursday, Friday<br />
and Saturday<br />
from 4pm<br />
Join the RSA (the friendly club)<br />
12-14 Cox Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 7175<br />
Members, guests and affiliates all welcome<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
METAL, heavy etc. Free<br />
light-grade metal in-yard<br />
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays<br />
&9.30-11.30am Saturdays.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Scrap<br />
Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford<br />
Forest Rd, (behind<br />
PlaceMakers). Phone <strong>03</strong><br />
308 8<strong>03</strong>3 or 027 249 6625.<br />
PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable<br />
for resurrection and restoration,<br />
not wrecking. Anything<br />
considered, dead reg<br />
ok. Ph 021 227 6878.<br />
SPORTING GOODS<br />
FISHING the Canals? Drop<br />
Shot Sinkers; 2g, 4g, 6g,<br />
8g, 10g. Packet of 8$4.99<br />
each. Phone Grant 027 611<br />
1889<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
PAUL’S Garden Nursery,<br />
101 Harrison St, Allenton,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, will have leek<br />
plants available as of 1st<br />
<strong>December</strong>. Any enquiries<br />
contact Paul on 027 278<br />
1354. Open 7days.<br />
CARAVANS &TRAILERS<br />
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Ideal as an extra<br />
bedroomoroffice.<br />
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double glazed forwarmth.<br />
Threeconvenientsizes:<br />
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Large 4.2m x2.4m<br />
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.<br />
Visit our displaycabin<br />
418WestStreet or callfor a<br />
freebrochure.<br />
www.justcabins.co.nz<br />
2289121<br />
0800 58 78 22<br />
STORAGE available, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Self storage, variety<br />
of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />
Storage <strong>03</strong> 307 0401<br />
STORAGE:Secure self storage<br />
units available, long or<br />
NEWLY Painted 8x4 Trailer;<br />
spare wheel, new rego and short term. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Storage<br />
Facilities. Contact us<br />
warrant. Separate high<br />
sides and separate stock on 0274 362 636 or www.<br />
crate with sliding and opening<br />
back gate. Ideal for co.nz<br />
ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />
Lfestyle Block. $2,200. Ph<br />
021 135 6155 SPACE available for next<br />
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Call us today on 308 7664.<br />
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office at 199 Burnett Street,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
CLUB DAY<br />
Sunday 6 th<br />
<strong>December</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
ThePlains Vintage<br />
Railway &Historial Museum<br />
AGMstart11am(Function<br />
Room -members only)<br />
Club Dayfrom1pm<br />
All welcome -Nocovercharge<br />
FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />
2338530<br />
NEW Potatoes dug daily from<br />
Friday 27 November.<br />
Bennett, 22 Melrose Road.<br />
Phone 308 4015<br />
NEW Season Potatoes.<br />
Nadines $2.50kg. Phone<br />
308 3195 or 027 531 91<strong>03</strong>.<br />
81 Elizabeth Street<br />
POTATOES; Ilam Hardys.<br />
New season, freshly dug.<br />
Minimum order 2 1 ⁄2kg,<br />
delivered Friday afternoon<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong> and Tinwald.<br />
Ph 302 7272<br />
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES<br />
QualityEuropean<br />
Vehicle Servicing<br />
•Advanced<br />
Diagnostics<br />
•Experienced<br />
Technicians<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES<br />
•Collection/Delivery<br />
‘Free of Charge’<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Bruce McIlroy Limited<br />
309MethvenHighway, <strong>Ashburton</strong>7776<br />
Tel: <strong>03</strong> 3087282•E:bruce.mcilroy@xtra.co.nz<br />
MTAAPPROVED<br />
BEATTHE<br />
NEW YEAR<br />
PRICE INCREASE<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
SLABWOOD<br />
3cordgreen<br />
$330<br />
1cordgreen<br />
$110<br />
1corddry slab<br />
$140 cord<br />
OFFCUTS<br />
$140 cord<br />
C.O.D. in town<br />
Adams Sawmill<br />
Malcolm McDowell Rd<br />
Phone<br />
308-3595<br />
Call us for a<br />
FREE<br />
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SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Qualified Teacher<br />
We are looking for someone to join our wonderful<br />
team here at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Baptist Preschool due<br />
to an increase in capacity!<br />
If you love working with 3to5year old’s,have a<br />
passion for quality education and are wanting to<br />
work within asupportive fun and professional team<br />
get in touch with us today!<br />
Forall enquiries,please email<br />
manager@ashburtonbaptistpreschool.co.nz<br />
by the 24th of <strong>December</strong><br />
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