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Three Ashburtonwomen who have been
in the startingfive forBasketball Mid
Canterburyfor decades are retiring
from theteam.
PaulinePaterson, ColleenLindsay
andHelen Williams have lived and
breathed basketball as players, coaches
and administrators. They have hada
hand in growing
playing numbers and basketball talent in
Mid Canterburyfor 50 years, andensuring
generations of ballershave astadiumto
play in andreferees to take charge of
games.
Thetrio have shared many good
basketball times over theyears ... but what
goes on tour stays on tour. For them,
basketball is the best sport on the planet.
Colleen started playing in 1955 at age14;
sheturned out
forTechOld
Girls that year andwon the competition.
Two years latershe wasinthe rep team
and in 1965 the Mid Canterbury women
won their firstSouth Islandtitle.
When Colleen’sown children came
along, they spent plentyoftime absorbing
the game from the sideline andbothwent
on to playat national rep level(one in
Australia).
Continued Page 3
Mr Hooper
bids farewell
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High praise at
final parade
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Up and away
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Basketball Mid Canterbury stalwarts (from left) Colleen Lindsay, Pauline Paterson and Helen Williams.
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Swift giftfor handy bikefans
Jacqui Campey’s Christmas gift for
her husband Nigelwill need abig
spot underthe tree.
The Ashburtonwoman won a2020
Triumph street triple660 motorbike
in anationwide Selleys competition
and is giving it to him.
It is luckythey are motorcycle fans.
But they weren’t feeling lucky two
years ago when thieves broke into
their homeand stole Nigel’sclassic
Ford Mustang. He had restored the
car over 10 years.
Jacqui said Nigel hadfound
another car, but sold his Harley
Davidson motorcycle to buy it.
Nowthe pair will be backriding,
thanksto Jacqui’s luckyentry.
She boughttwo tubes of Selleys no
more gaps from Mitre 10 Mega
Ashburton in October and entered
the competitiontowin the $15,000
Triumph. Nigel, apainterbytrade,
had beenworking on the eaves of
their house.
She was stunned whencompetition
organisersrang to tell her she had
won.
The motorbikewas deliveredto
Ashburton on Tuesdayand Jacqui
andNigel came along to pick it up.
Selleys rep Andrew Nind said it was
greattodeliver suchaprize to
motorcycle fans.
Graham Powell, of CMG
Motorcycles, said the Triumph was
capable of speeds of 180km/h on a
track.
Supportedbythe AshburtonTrust
Above: Handing over anew Triumph
to Ashburton’s Jacqui Campey were
(from left) Graham Powell of CMG
Motorcycles, Andrew Nind of Selleys
and Simon Lye of Mitre 10 Mega
Ashburton.
Two FTE jobs lost in nursing
changes at Ashburton Hospital
The loss of two full­time nursing jobs
at Ashburton Hospital is not acost
saving exercise but astructure
change to limit duplication in roles,
better manage resources and align
services, says Canterbury District
Health Board acting executive
director of nursing Becky Hickmott.
Nine roles were disestablished
within acute, inpatient and
community service departments and
part of anursing leadership and
operational structure. These were
replaced with seven new full­time
roles.
The changes were not expected to
change the provision of care offered,
Ms Hickmott said.
‘‘Nine FTE roles are being
disestablished, with seven new FTE
roles being established. It’s
important to note that one of the
disestablished non­clinical roles
represents adecision not to replace a
departing staff member,’’ she said.
The new nursing roles were
expected to offer more efficient
delivery of inpatient and acute
nursing services; better integration
across specialist, community and
primary care; clinical leadership as
close as possible to the patient/
whanau/family; and aclinical
leadership career pathway.
She said the DHB valued the skills
of its nursing workforce and had
worked hard to maintain the
expertise of experienced and highly
valued nurses.
“We have continued to respond to
changes over time to ensure there is
an integrated delivery of patient care
across the Ashburton district. These
changes will enable us to continue to
facilitate patient­centred care and
recognise the importance of a
developing askilled nursing
workforce.”
Staff members affected were being
helped to find alterative jobs, or
suitable redeployment in the district.
She said delivery of health services
in Ashburton was founded on
principles of integration and
sustainable models of care led by
rural generalist expertise.
The change had been through an
extensive consultation process that
included staff, unions and care
partners, she said.
The change set up anew nursing
management structure, Ms Hickmott
said.
There were also two non­clinical
changes included in the new
structure.
“The current nursing structure has
no delineation between nursing
management and clinical leadership
roles.
‘‘There was also the potential for
duplication of activities across
managers as aresult of asiloed
approach based on the needs of
specific ward areas,’’ she said.
The changes made addressed the
duplication and supported a
collaborative solution to manage
resources more effectively.
“The focus is on creating an
improved structure that supports the
delivery of nursing services in
Ashburton.
“We’re excited by the opportunities
this change in structure represents
and the new career pathways our
staff now have available to them,” she
said.
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Rates mid-pack
in national scale
Ashburton’s ratessit in the middle of the pack
comparedwiththe restofNew Zealand, but
havejumped significantly from acouple of
years agowhen they were the second cheapest
of the 67 territorial authorities.
The latest report from the Taxpayers’Union
shows thatthe average residentialrate in the
Ashburton District in the 2018/19year was
$2336.For the 2016/17 year the ratesaverage
was $1696and for 2017/18 was $1850.
Ashburton mayor Neil Brown said rates had
increased over the last coupleof years and they
had helpedfundsomebig projectsthat
includedwastewater upgradesand CBD
enhancements. Morewas alsobeing spenton
the roads in the district than ever before and
also otherinfrastructure improvements that
wereofbenefit to ratepayers.
CartertonDistrict hasanaverage rate of
$3472 andsits on top of the rates table, while
CentralOtagoDistrict has the lowest ratesand
an average residential rate of $1444. Mackenzie
was $1884, Timaru $2160and Christchurch
$2588.The taxpayers’ union collates the
financialdata.
Ashburton has 14,811households, compared
with21,090inTimaru and 23,402inSelwyn.
In terms of total assets per ratepayer, it is
$55,242inAshburton, $71,183 in Selwyn,
$49,002inTimaru and$96,800 in Christchurch.
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Mr Hooper’s fishing plans
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John Hooper has been teaching for
40 years but next week steps back
from full­timework to allow a
younger generation of teachersto
shine.
He is not planning aclean break
from teaching, but will look for
relieving work, ideally release work
for abeginningteacher.
But with his 65th birthday looming
on December 24, he thinks it’s time to
make way for younger teachers.
‘‘I sense it’s time to move on. It’s
been an amazing job, it’s been
incredible.”
He and wife, Karen,who teaches
part­time, will get to spendmore
time together but John is planning on
doing more fishingand hunting.
Theyhave abach on the north side
of the Rangitata River.
He has spent his time teaching
education and lifelong skills,
including passing on environmental
and gardening passionstopupils
aroundthe district and beyond. He
has been 19 yearsatAshburton
Borough School, where he will end
his tenure at the end of the term.
He helpedtoinstigate the Borough
Greenies at the school,which won
Green Gold Environschool awards in
2009, 2012, 2015 and 2019.
As aschool they recycleand reuse,
grow fruit and vegetables and kept
chickens to feed on foodscraps.
It had been great to pass
environmental and gardening
knowledgeontothe pupils, he said.
And in his time he has seen some
changes but the basics werestill
important.
“Informationtechnology is more
important than it used to be, but
John Hooper enjoying time teaching education andlifelong skills to pupils.
math,reading and writing are just as
importantnow.”
Educatorswere also teaching more
social, and self­management skills
than in the past, he said.
He consideredhimself a
structuredteacher who likedto
teach routinetothe children so they
knew what was planned.
As well as teaching, John has also
been principal, deputy principaland
an international teacher.
He started his career at Allenton
School when he was an “extremely
fit” 22­year­old, with no experience
managing students.
It got alot easier, he’s learned alot
over the years, he said.
In Mid Canterbury he has also
worked at Netherby Schoolwhere he
was deputy principal from 1987 to
1993 and then took overasprincipal
of Rakaia School in 1993.
He has also worked at the now
closed Lowcliffe School.
He wentoffshore to Korobosea
International School in Papua New
Guinea for five years where he was a
syndicate leader.
He has also worked at Woolston
(Christchurch), Wilden (West Otago),
Cromwell,Oturehua(Central Otago),
Netherby and spent two years in
Britain on an OE.
“I’ve loved my time in teaching,it’s
been awonderful experience.”
Chapter closes for book reader
Marilyn Cross listens to Ashburton
Borough School pupil Steven Harris
reading during aweekly session.
Author MarilynCross has been
voluntarily readingbooks with
school pupils every week for the
past 15 years.
Butnextweekitcomes to an
end whenshe steps backfrom
the role.
Marilynstarted reading with
the childrenatAshburton
Borough Schoolfor an hour a
weekthrough then­St Andrew’s
Church pastor David Brown,
who had children atthe school
at thetime.
Sheand three other church
ladies took on the task to help
out withone­on­one reading.
Marilyn chose to work
alongsideteacher JohnHooper,
who sheknew, as she was taught
by hisfather, Ossie, many moons
ago at the since­closed
Lyndhurst School.
It was when John was still in a
pram; there is a10year agegap
between them.
Marilynhas chosenher retirement
to co­incide withJohn’sown
retirement fromfull­time teaching. It
seemed theperfect opportunity.
They have been wonderfulto
teach,she said, of allthe pupils over
the years.
‘‘I’ve loved doing it,’’ she said.
‘‘It’s goodfor children to be
reading. Important for children to
learn very well, if they don’t they lose
(outon) alot later on.’’
Atypical reading session would
start with listeningtoeachpupil
read and then end with Marilyn
reading apoem.
She has writtenfour rhyming
poetry books; Nanna’sRed Ferrari,
Farmer Big Feet and MrsNosey
Neighbour and Tractor Fred and
other poems(for children) and The
Scarecrow, Grandpa’s House (for
adults). She sells them at the
AshburtonFarmers’ Market.
Luxton select committee chair
RangitataMPJoLuxtonwillchair
Parliament’sprimary production
select committee.
Select committees give peoplea
chance to have their sayonpolitical
issuesofthe dayand the primary
production committee considers
matters relating to agriculture,
biosecurity,racing, fisheries,
productiveforestry,lands andland
information.
Other MPs on the committeeare
Steph Lewis andAnnaLorck
(Labour), David Bennett and Ian
McKelvie(National) and Mark
Cameron (ACT).
Mrs Luxtonsaid thecommittee’s
workspanned thefood and primary
industries to support businesses,
farmersand growers.
“I’mincredibly proud to have
beenselected as chairperson of the
primary production select
committee.
‘‘In thisrole, I’llwork alongside
farmersand growers here in
Rangitata, and across NewZealand,
to maximise the export value of our
primary sector,create andsecure
jobs, and support New Zealand’s
brand for aclean,healthyand
productivefuture.’’
Shesaid governmentwas
committed to workingalongside
industry to take careofpeople and
theenvironmentand generate
greater returns for farmersand
growers’ hardwork.
‘‘I’ve met withfarmers and
growers right across our electorate
and Iwillcontinuetodothat.
‘‘They are hard­working,
innovative, and constantly looking
to improvetheir practices.
‘‘Bygrowingour workforce,
improvingenvironmental outcomes
and lifting our sights togrowth
throughvaluerather thanvolume,
the food and primary sector will be
at the forefront of New Zealand’s
export­led recovery.’’

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Info checked for new CAB database
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Information on Mid Canterbury
clubs,venues, services, groups
andahostofother useful
informationiscurrently being
checked,updatedand
uploaded on to aone­stop­shop
database available through the
CitizensAdvice Bureauwebsite
(cab.org.nz).
Volunteers are combing
through thelocal community
directory to check facts and
figuresand will then release
informationtothe easy­to­use
database.
Mid Canterbury CAB coordinator
Sarah Clifford said
around500 records were being
transferredover. Some
database informationwas up to
date and valid, other records
were out of date and there was
also newinformation to add.
She encouraged people to
familiarise themselveswith the
website and database.
For anything withadigital
footprint, suchasawebsite or
Facebooklink, it was easier to
confirm data validity, but for
somerecords, volunteers would
ring aroundto confirmthey
were still correct.
Detailsonthe new
database would be
more descriptive and
searching would be
far simpler, Mrs
Clifford said.
Information on
localsport and
recreation, meeting
venues, community
funders,social
services, and
interest groups, to
name afew areas, would be
usefulfor local people, for
newcomers to town and alsofor
visitors checking things out.
They could use filters to
Sarah Clifford
searchby area in the
community
directory to find
what they wanted.
‘‘We reallywant to
make this database
aone­stop
informationstop.
‘‘The community
directory has been
passed around over
theyears and
although
Community House Mid
Canterburyhas done some good
work on it in recent years, now
is agreat opportunity to take it
astep further and to get in on to
theCAB database, which has
some great functionality.’’
Automated reminders willgo
outtoclubs, for example, to ask
them to update informationat
annual changeovertime.
Mrs Clifford saidanyone with
questions for CAB or with
updates or new informationfor
thedatabasecould email them
to midcanterbury@cab.org.nz.
People could also ringthe
newMid CanterburyCAB
number on 03 928 8761 between
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Council staff process
record number of LIMs
Amini building andhouse­buying boom is
underway in the Ashburton district.
Building is acatch­upof projects delayed
by covid while housesaleshave gone mad,
like the rest of thecountry.
Ashburton District Council has reported
recordnumbers of LIMsbeing sought for
October (114) andNovember (134).
Some people werenot even choosing notto
seek aLand InformationMemorandum,they
wereso keen to buy, deputy mayor Liz
McMillan told councillors discussingthe
trend.
Building servicesfigures show the value of
work for building consentsreceived in
October was $52.6m,though that included
council’s own admin andlibrary building.It
is currently going through the consent
process, withthe successful tenderertobe
announced laterthismonth.
By comparison,the valueofwork for
building consents in October last yearwas
$12.25m.
Thevalue of work received for the year
from July to Octoberis$85.4m, compared to
$42.96mlast year.
In October, 45 building consents were
received, making227 for the year since July;
208 consents have been issued.
Building servicesmanager Michael Wong
said many of the plans coming to council now
for consent had beenmadeinlockdown.
People had heldoff lodging consent
applications to see how things panned out.
He said while amini boom was in play,
materialsuppliers werehaving problems
gettingshipments from overseas.
Carpet ordered today,mightarrive in
April,hesaid. Aluminium had an eight­week
delay.
He saidthere wasalot of pressure from
peoplewanting their housescompleted
before Christmasand ticked off by council.
‘‘Butitistough, our hands are tied because
Council CEO Hamish Riach
builderscan’t getsupplies.’’
Council chiefexecutive Hamish Riach
confirmed the local buildingindustry was
havingsupplychain issues, all related to
containers andshipping.
Containers comingfromSydney hadbeen
delayedand now there was abottleneckfor
supply, he said. ‘‘You simplycan’tget stuff in
the timeframewehave expected in thepast.’’
PlannerIan Hyde said there had been a
lower number of subdivision developments
this yearbut abuoyant housing market and
more people wanting to build could change
that in the newyear.
Council hasreceivedanoffer for all
remaining 22 sections in itsGeoff Geering
Drive subdivision. It is awaiting the
geological report beforetheagreement goes
unconditionalwith settlement in late
January.
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Bowler Dan nets$21k for cystic fibrosis
Dan Hopkins midway through his mammoth
65­hour bowl­a­thon.
PHOTO MICK JENSEN
TONI.WILLIAMS
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Bowler DanHopkins’ 65­hourbowla­thon
last weekraised more than
$21,000.
Hisbody may be aching in places
he never knew existed and he may be
tired, but he couldn’t be happier; the
money raised surpassed
expectations and raised much
neededawarenessabout cystic
fibrosis (CF).
‘‘It’s blownusaway,’’ he said.
Mr Hopkins, along withwife
JessicaandHampstead Bowling
Club members, worked tirelessly
behind the scenes to get bowlers and
corporate sponsorsfor theevent
whichtook place from 7pm last
Wednesday until noon on Saturday.
Mr Hopkinsinitially bowled,
alongside bowlersfromaroundthe
district in two­hour timeslots, for 24
hoursstraight without abreak,and
after aquick showercarried on.
Butheeventually hitthe wall in
the early hours of Friday morning.
He waswellfed and hydrated but
at 1am he faltered.
Days after the event hismemory
was stillblurry.
He tookaplanned break,and then
made sure to take regular breaks
afterwards to powerthroughafinal
push.
In total he sleptfor three and a
quarter hoursduring the 65­hour
event.
It wasamassive personal effort as
Mr Hopkins has auto immune
arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, an
inflammatorydisease which is a
severeform of arthritis. The42­yearold
has treatmenteverysix weeksto
relievethe pain.
He hasalreadyhad two hip
operationshowever he was
determined to complete the 65 hours
bowling himself, with a10­minute
(bankable)breakineach hour, along
with bowlersfromaround the
district.
It wasdoubles play, so at least four
bowlers were on the green at one
time.
Mr Hopkins was onlyable to do it
with determination and the support
of those around him.
He had people making sure he was
fedheartily,had physiotheraphy and
massage as well as mentalsupport.
‘‘I still can’t comprehendit. It was
afantastic event,’’ he said.
And he woulddoitagain, although
maybe not for another couple of
years.
‘‘The last hour wasabsolutehell,
he said. ‘‘My legswere cramping, and
thepain levels were through the roof.
I’m really tired, it’s taking along time
to getover it.’’
The auction fundraiser/social
event later on Saturday eveningsaw
all buttwo itemssell, apair of boxing
gloves signed by JosephParker and a
signed Black Ferns jersey. Both
items had been put on TradeMe to
help boost the coffers.
The givealittle pagewill stay
onlineuntil December 20, Mr
Hopkinssaid. Allproceeds raised
would go to CFNZ, including
donations of entry fees from players.
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Calming pets good cause
Pets have many benefits for
their owners, Ashburton
Borough School Year 3
pupils say.
Aclassdiscussion
identified pets could calm
people in times of stress and
help prevent loneliness.
They balanced life and
helpedpeople resolve
conflict.
Andtheir goodness made
the pupils want to give
somethingback.
Theyapproachedschool
teachers and schoolpeers
seekingdonations to give to
animal welfare group SPCA.
Theyraised $23.20 andthis
week three of the organisers
gavethe funds to SPCA
animal careattendant
Nardine Pearce,who said
every bit helped.
Mrs Pearce said it was
proventhat patting pets did
help reduce blood pressure
andhad acalming effect.
The moneywould be put
towardtoys to entertain the
growing number of kittensat
the centre. The centre has
around 13 cats; 90 per cent of
which were kittens. But
Ashburton Borough School pupils Honor Rountree, Samantha
Ungab and Zahira Farhaz, all 8, present adonation to SPCA's
Nardine Pearce.
there wereupto30kittens in
foster homes around the
district, shesaid.
The SPCAhad their own
fundraiser on the go selling
2021calendars, she said.
They cost $20, and were
available in three genres;
cats, dogs andfarm animals.
‘‘They are beautiful
calendars,’’she said.
The calendars canbe
picked up from the centre
either at Range Street, or in
their new premises on
Seafield Road, (behind
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Microbyte codersfrom Ashburton
Public Library finished their club
year with avisit to Ashburton
Museum to talkabout practical
applications for their coding skills.
They,along withchildren’s
librarian Jonathan Nixon who runs
theafterschoolsessions, met
museum archives officerConnor
Lysaght who hasmade2Dand 3D
gamesusingthe similardrag and
drop code being exploredbyclub
members.
The childrenalso showed him
some of their own completed games
created withonline programme
MicrosoftMakecodeArcade and put
on to library­owned mobile kitronic
arcadesystems.
The hand held units are shared
with visiting class groupstoget
children interested in coding.
“Practice makes perfect,” Connor
said.
Connorstarted using Game Maker
7whenhewas asimilarage as club
members; he is 22 now but still
remembers the demon blobsand
blue jewel collectors he created in
one of his first games.
Connorhas used Blender game
software and Unity game engine to
develop 2D and 3D games.
His skills have progressedand he
made his HakatereHack game using
Unityfor an AshburtonMuseum
exhibition two years ago.Ituses
gaming graphicsmixed withreal
historical photographs taking a
multi­choicequestion and answer
tour around Mid Canterbury district.
It can still be found on Google Play.
He said working in Unity looked
complicatedatfirstbut on close
inspection it was simple to use with
drag and dropsound and visuals.
Ashburton's children's librarian Jonathan Nixon, back left, and Microbyte
coder Hunter Barnes, 9, and, front, Ashburton Museum archivist Connor
Lysaght, with coders Tessa Jones, 11, and Luke Watson, 12 checking out
games loaded on to Kitronic arcade systems.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
“Thereissome real coding
involvedbut for the most partthere
is drag anddrop involved.”
Connor has also created 3D games
withsci­fistreet scenes which have
been for personal use.
He said with all thegames, 2D then
3D in later life, it was “most
importanttohave fun”.
‘‘It’s justahobby for me, Iworkin
archives in themuseum.” But there
were animationand gamedesign
opportunitieswith university and
polytech courses offered. It could
alsobranch into many fields.
Up to 15 coders, aged 10 to 14,have
beenpart of aone­hour­a­week
coding club set up by Mr Nixon.
There areMondayand Tuesday
sessionsbenefiting 30 children.
They usedMakecode Arcade
which gave more options and worked
better with the computer hardware
at the library, Mr Nixonsaid.
At the beginningofthe club, many
were familiar with block­based
visual programming language and
website Scratch, althoughsome were
new to coding.
Mr Nixon liked that children had
takentheir learnings home to
friendsatschool and then integrated
those learnings into their work. ‘‘To
me that was an absolute highlight,
it's cool, really cool.’’
The club started during term four
and Mr Nixon is nowplanning for
next year.
The library has 15 chrome books
for children to use duringsessions
which allowed them to each work on
their ownprogramming. They were
learningsprite animationand
working on gamedevelopment.
Freshwater reforms cost district millions
Government’s freshwater
managementreforms will slash farm
profitsby$57.9 million andfarm
spending across the district by
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District Council report shows.
The firsteconomic report on the
impact of thereformssays the whole
districtwill be affected,but building
on well­proven approaches to
implementing change will help
farmersmeetthe challenge.
The report conservatively
estimates that collectively, farm
profitability acrossthe district will
decline$57.9 million (or83per cent)
per year, whilefarm expenditure
within the district will alsodecline
by $139.9 million (or 23 percent).
With less revenue, farmers will
havetotighten their spending with
serviceand supportbusinesses,
resulting in lower levels of
employmentacross the sector.
The report says farmersneed
adequate time to evolve and deliver
sustainable change.
‘‘We can see from this report that
the successful transition to better
freshwateroutcomes needs to be
very carefully balanced with
economic sustainability,’’ Ashburton
district mayorNeil Brown said.
‘‘Meaningful changecannot
happen overnight.Inaddition to
time, it is criticalthat ourindustry
and community aresupporting
innovation and filling gaps in
knowledge. This will help our
farming practices to evolvesothat
wecan continue producing food and
fibre, and minimise the negative
unintended economic consequences
for ourcommunity.”
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freshwater targets wouldbeeven
morechallenging than what farmers
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Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
Certainly ayear
to remember
There is no doubt about it, 2020
has been ayear for the history
books.
This time last year we never
could have predicted what 2020
would have meant for us all, and
how it would have changed our
day­to­day lives.
We couldn’t have predicted
that for six weeks we would be
glued to our TV for 1pm press
conferences, that we would
commemorate Anzac Day at our
front gates, or that the Easter
Bunny would have to be given
special essential worker rights in
order to deliver Easter treats.
Through it all –astrict
lockdown, border closures and
QR scanning, Mid Cantabrians
have shown our resilience. As a
team of 37,000 we have pulled
together, saved lives and now we
are supporting our local
economy by supporting our local
businesses.
Of course, in between the
global pandemic, we had an
election campaign. Alonger one
than usual!
It was adifferent campaign
than usual –with achange in
alert levels in the beginning
meaning that our usual grass
roots campaigning methods of
door knocking and phone calling
were halted.
But once those restrictions
were lifted, we were into it.
Meet the candidates events,
sign waving, coffee catch up
clinics and numerous meetings
and visits kept me busy –all
whilst sharing the important
Labour values and policies that
we are known and supported for.
Iwas pleased to be able to
bring anumber of Labour
Ministers to Ashburton
throughout this time ­Ministers
Kris Faafoi, Damien O’Connor
and Poto Williams.
The outcome of the 2020
General Election humbled me.
To win the Rangitata electorate
by amargin of 4400 is an absolute
privilege, with which Iwill not
9
take for granted. Ipromised to be
astrong voice for this electorate
–totake your concerns and
issues to Wellington and
advocate for our people, and this
remains my position.
Iwill be doing this as the newly
elected chairperson of the
Primary Production select
committee, and also as a
member, again, of the Education
and Workforce select committee.
Iamincredibly proud to have
been given these positions –and
have alot of work ahead of me.
I’m up for the job.
As chairperson of the Primary
Production committee Iwill
work alongside farmers and
growers here locally, and all over
New Zealand, to maximise the
export value of our primary
sector, to create and secure new
jobs, and to support our brand
for aclean, healthy and
productive future.
On the Education and
Workforce committee we will
continue to work on our
ambitious plan that builds on the
work done last term, like
launching the Lunch in Schools
programme.
Now, 2020 is drawing to aclose.
The year we never saw coming.
But we have tackled the issues
head­on, we went hard and early
which has left us in abetter
position that most countries in
the world –and whilst there is a
lot of work to do in order to
support our families, businesses
and communities, Iamconfident
we can do it together.
Iwish you ahappy and safe
holiday season.
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Twenty­six volunteers
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International Volunteer
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MidCanterbury coordinator
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community and others.
The theme for International
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Plunket volunteers Raman Deep and
Kylie Burrowes and Brenda Whittaker
from the Tinwald branch of Red Cross.
‘‘I came up with theslogan
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths
BURROWS, Cynthia
Pauline (Cyndi): Peacefully
at Rosebank Residential
Care, Ashburton on Friday,
December 4, 2020, aged 74
years. Devoted and dearly
loved wife ofRod. Much loved
Mum and mother-in-law of
Chris and Joanne, Brendon
and Trish, and Tim and the
late Adele. Loved Nana of
Daniel, and Jamie; Dwayne,
and Ebony; Jayden, Shantelle,
Cindy and Jamie, Chrissie and
Sam, and Kadeym; and greatnana
of Makenzie, Hudson,
andMaddon.
In lieu of flowers donations
to the Cancer Society
of Ashburton would be
appreciatedand may be made
at the service. Messages to:
TheBurrows Family,c/- PO Box
6035, Ashburton7742.
A Memorial service to
celebrate Cyndi’s life was held
at the Doris Linton Lounge,
Ashburton RSA, 12Cox Street,
Ashburton on TUESDAY,
December 8.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
CLELAND Marion Jean,
on December 4th, 2020 at
Ashburton Hospital. In her
95th year. Dearly loved wife
of the late Eddie, much loved
mother and mother-in-law
of Alison and Robin Martin.
Loving Gran of Michaela
Anderson, and Polly and
WaiMarama. Great Gran to
Ariana, and Jakob, and baby
Ava. Special friend to her
Ashburtonfamily.
Our grateful thanks to the
doctors, nurses and all staff of
Ward 1and Ward 2, Ashburton
Hospital for their loving care
of Marion. Messages to the
Cleland family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton 7740. AMemorial
Service for Marion has been
held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
DUDLEY, Cynthia Jessie, on
December 2, 2020. Peacefully
at Ashburton Hospital,
surrounded by her loving
family, aged 82 years. Dearly
loved wife ofIan for 62years.
Much loved mother and
mother-in-law of David and
Suzanne (Hamilton), Richard
and Sue, Debbie and Gordon
Guthrie, and Kerry Rolleston
(Ahipara). Loving Gran of
Samantha and James,Jackand
Kelsey,andTomand Annabelle;
Tayler and James, Alex and
Sarah, and great Gran to
Lochie, and Nicole. Messages
to the Dudley family c/- PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A
celebration of Cynthia’s lifehas
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
DUDLEY, Cynthia Jessie, on
December 2, 2020. Loved
daughter of the late William
(Bill) and Doris Green, loved
sister and sister-in-law ofthe
late Margaret and Alan Body,
DorothyGray, Noeline Prattley,
Jessie and Alister Page. Loved
Aunty Chilli of all her nieces
and nephews.
GIBBS, Noeline Thelma:
Passed away very peacefully,
surrounded by her Family
at Terrace View Retirement
Village, Ashburton on 7th
December 2020, aged 94.
Dearly loved wife of the
late Bob. Loved mother
and mother-in-law of Diane
Rawlinson, Bernard and the
late Janice Egan, Pauline and
Ken Carter,the late Robyn, Julie
and PeterLuxtonand friend of
Marlene. Loved Nana of Katie
and Paul, the late Simon, and
Jade, Sarah and Aaron, Jessica
and Rob, Arnika and Steve.
Loved great nana of Alex,
Jesse, Sophie, Caitlyn, Hazel,
Jade, Riley, Miah and Avah.
Messages to the Gibbs family
c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton
7740. Aspecial thank you to
the Staff at Terrace View and
Dr Wootton for the wonderful
care of Noeline. A private
family gathering will be held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
GUENOLE Russell Thomas,
on November 20, 2020.
Peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital. Aged 76 years. A
Memorial Service for Russell
will be held at Westland
Funeral Services, William
Sampson Memorial Chapel,
134 Tainui Street, Greymouth
on Saturday December 12th
commencing 2.00pm.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Birth notices listed by
parents will continue to be
free in the Family Notices
column. The initial death
notice lodged by afuneral
director will be listed
without charge. There will
be asmall charge of $15
for subsequent notices
related to the same death,
up to a maximum of
35 words and on aperline
basis after that. The
same low charges apply
to other family notices,
such as engagements,
acknowledgements, in
memoriam notices and
anniversaries.
HUSBAND, Jean Ellen (nee
Hayman), on December 3rd,
2020. Passed away peacefully
at Terrace View Retirement
Village, Ashburton, aged 92
years. Beloved wife of the
late Max. Loved mother and
mother-in-law of Lorraine
and John Ross, Stuart and
Shona, Ronda and Phil Bellew,
and Valmai and Ian Copland.
Loved Nanny Jean toher 30
grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren.
Beloved
daughter ofthe late Norman
and Betty Hayman, dearly
loved sister and sister-in-law
of the late Edna and Don
Horsnell, the late Mervyn,
Gordon and Maureen, the late
Joan, and Bill Hetrick, Wally
and Jenny, the late Shirley
and Ian Millett, and Noel
and Norma Hayman. Loved
sister-in-law of Unita and
Joe Green, Ivey and Norman
Brooks, Marion and Berkley
Isted, and Bub and Mary
Husband (all deceased), and
loved Auntie Jean of all her
nieces and nephews. Many
thanks to the staff at Terrace
View and Dr Penny Holdaway
for their excellent care and
unconditional love for Mum
over the last five years.
Messages to the Husband
family c/- P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740. AMemorial
Service tocelebrate Jean’s life
will be held at our chapel, cnr
East &Cox Streets, Ashburton
on WednesdayDecember 9th,
commencing at 2.00pm.
Supporting thecommunity
96 Tancred Street, Ashburton.
Phone 307 8317
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
STAPLETON, Thomas Inglis
(Tom)-OnDecember5th,2020
at Terrace View Retirement
Village, Ashburton. Aged 87
years. Dearly loved husband
of the late Edna. Much loved
father of Diane and Mark.
“This soldier has fought his
last battle”. Messages to
the Stapleton family c/- PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A
celebration of Tom’s life will
be held at the Ashburton
Club &MSA, Havelock Street,
Ashburton on Thursday
December 10th commencing
at 1.30pm. Followed by
interment at the Ashburton
New Lawn Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
MARSDEN, John Anderson:
Suddenly at Ashburton
Hospital on November 25,
2020. Dearly loved and most
cherished husband of Pauline.
Much loved father of David
and Tom. Loved brother and
brother-in-law ofJill and the
late Gavin Marshall, the late
Brian Marsden, Mary-Anne
and the late Bede Cullen, John
and the late Jo Daly,Barry and
Bev Daly, Patricia and Peter
Davis, Kevin and Catherine
Daly, Michael and Marianne
Daly, the late Peter Daly,
Geradine and George Paisley,
and the late Matthew Daly.
Loved uncle of all his nieces
and nephews.
Messages to: The Marsden
Family, c/- PO Box 6035,
Ashburton7742.
Aprivate servicehas been held
at John’s request.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
Acknowledgement
NICOLSON, Harvey Donald:
Margaret would like to take
this opportunity, on behalf of
myself and families, toextend
our thanks and appreciation
for all the phone calls, kind
thoughts, flowers and baking,
following the death of Harvey.
I would like to extend our
appreciation to the dedicated
staff at Tuarangi Home for
the special care ofproviding
for Harvey’s needs. Please
accept this as a personal
acknowledgement.
PALMER, Desmond Gibson
(Des): Val and her family wish
to sincerely thank everyone
who attended Des’s farewell,
visited us, sent cards and
flowers, baking or phoned.
Your support and caring was
very much appreciated. A
special thanks to the staff at
Radius Millstream who cared
for Des during his 3 years
there.
Please accept this as apersonal
acknowledgement with our
gratitude foralifewell lived.
Family
Notices
Enquiries phone
Mary,Jann or Karen
on
308 7664
or call into
199 Burnett Street.
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NEWS
10 Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
Sharemilkers Leanne and Tom Heneghan (left) with farm owners Ted
and Sue Rollinson (right) have been named New Zealand winners in an
Australasian irrigation awards.
Best in water class
MidCanterbury dairy farmers
Ted and SueRollinson have been
named NewZealand region
winners of theinaugural
Zimmatic Sustainable Irrigation
Awards.
The awards celebrate
excellence in sustainable
irrigation andencourage
Australian andNew Zealand
farmers to share ideas for
achievingsustainable water
management.
The Rollinsons enteredthe
awardstobenchmark their
irrigation system. It spans 360
hectares of their farm. Theyown
a380­hectaredairy farmatDorie,
near Rakaia.
Sharemilkers Tomand Leanne
Heneghan havebeen on farm for
11 years and milk 1500 cows on
the property.
“We certainly won’tlet thiswin
go to ourhead,’’ Mr Rollinson
said. ‘‘Wejust can't stop farming
becausewe've gotthe award. The
award is an acknowledgement of
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Thank you
On behalf of the Ashburton
Litter­freeteam,abig
congratulations to the local
churches and the retailers for
their combined effortstofillthe
CBD’s empty shopswith some
Christmascheer.
Afantastic waytospread the
joy at this timeofthe yearand to
helpdisguisethe factwehaveso
many vacant shopsinthe area.
Litter­freeAshburton also
wishestosincerely thankthe
Family owned,
locally owned
22 MooreStreet,
Ashburton
0800 2636679
whereweare as abenchmark,
andwereallyappreciate that. We
will just carry on farming anddo
thebestwecan.”
Mr Rollinson is quicktocredit
thefarm’s success to partnership
andteam work.
“Theruns we’ve got on the
board with our irrigation
management have absolutely
been theresult of a50/50
partnership with Tomand
Leanne,” Mr Rollinson said.
“We’veall worked hard to getto
this point. One hasn’t gotthe
awardwithout theother.”
There was investment in farm
infrastructureand also valuable
inputfromAgriMagic’s Charlotte
Glass, who has been their
environmental consultant for
more thaneight years.
Awardheadjudge Keri
Johnston said theRollinsons
were dedicated to continuous
improvementand were just as
passionate today as they were
when they started.
Ashburton DistrictCouncil,
Ashburton Guardian,Ashburton
Courier, andHokonui Radio
station for continuing to support
and advertise our group
collections throughoutthe year.
Our ‘littleband’isgrowingand
making arealdifferencetothe
townand itsreserves.
Finally,Litter­free would like
to wish everyone asafe and
enjoyable Christmas.
2289133
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Complete
Local Care
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 37
10 December 2020
Message From ThePrincipal
Farewelling Junior Students forthe Year
Last week was our chance to farewell and
celebrate the achievements ofour Year 9and
10 students. These events occurred in our
Auditorium and were also livestreamed via
Facebookfor viewing in our musicroom.
Our Auditorium holds slightly less than 400
people so we regret that an overflow facility is
anecessity.
We certainly value the fact that parents and
caregivers take time out of their working day tocelebrate their child’s
achievements.
Year 13 Graduation Dinner
On Sundaynightwehad our Graduation Dinner at the Hotel Ashburton.
This event isafinal ‘sign- off’ and farewell for our departing Year 13
students, and their parents and caregivers, aswewish them well for
the next stagesoftheir lives. Itisalso afinal opportunityfor Houses to
celebrate their achievements.
This year was still alittle unusual in that there were some NCEA exams
scheduled forthis final week of school and events,and to 09 December.
2020Challenges
This year will always be remembered for the challenges presented by
the COVID pandemic. The thing thatsticks in my mind is the adaptability
of our staff,our students,and our societyasawhole. Large systems such
as schools tend not to change easily. However this year, ofnecessity,
schools and education systems proved how adaptable they can be,
giventhe rightencouragement.
This forced change reinforcesmanyofthe changes we areaimingtobring
to our education system. Arecentsurveyidentifiedfive skills as essential
forfuturegrowth. These were team-work,verbal communication, interpersonal
skills, self-management and problem-solving. Many ofthese
were on displayduringthe COVIDlockdowns as schools and businesses
strove tomaintain their functionality. Once again, we were reminded
thatthe futureofeducation is likely to be different.
However, there are some innovations that need consideration. For
instance, Ifind myself increasingly attached to my cellphone,not only as
ameansofstaying in touch but also like asecurityblanket -i.e.alevel of
anxietyifIdon’t know whereitis.
HolidayBreak
MayIsuggest aholiday challenge forthose of us who can: choose atime,
preferably when youare away from home,turnoffyour phones and have
agreat holiday because, ofcourse, the healthiest human interaction
should be face-to-faceand it is sometimes difficult to remember this as
our lives become increasingly busy.
FinalNewsletter forthe Year
This is our final newsletter for the year. I would like to take this
opportunity tothank all of our College staff and our students for their
contributions to this year. Wehave coped very well with avariety of
challenging circumstances.
My thanks also to our community for your invaluable support of
AshburtonCollege.
In conclusion, Ihope you all have afantastic, restful break or some
respite, and we will look forwardtoreconnecting in 2021.
Many thanks.
Ross Preece
Principal •Tumuaki
Staff Farewell
Paula Preece
In addition to leavers acknowledged in last week’s newsletter we
acknowledge, with appreciation, Paula’s work in the Fabric Technology
space since mid-October, ascover for our teacher on leave. Paula’s specific
knowledgeand expertise has beeninvaluable,and we thankher very much
foragreeing to make herself available.
Appreciation
In this final newsletter for this year College Management would very
much like to acknowledge the partnership it enjoys and values with The
Ashburton Courier,aswepublishour newsletter weekly,reaching acrossall
homes in our communityand beyond.
This partnership has recently been renewed and reconfirmed and welook
forward tocontinuing to place College information in front ofour district
and very supportive communities.
In putting these productions together the welcoming and positiveworking
relationship,professionalism of thestaff,and skills and flexibility-especially
of Murray ThompsoninProduction –isgreatly appreciated.
Information
AshburtonCollege HolidayOfficeHours
Please notethatthe CollegeOfficeisnow closed and
willre-open on Monday25January 2021.
Hours: 8:00am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday,
to 4:00pmonFridays.
BoardofTrustees News
Appreciation
Thank you to Willow Diedricks. Willow
was the Student Representative to the
Board ofTrustees for the period November
2019-October 2020. This role provides agreat
opportunity for students to experience, and
get involved with,governance. It is arole not
to be taken lightly. Our students areexposed
to the full workings of our College, both the
challengesand successes.
Most of theBoardofTrustees'workisopen and public but,occasionally,
we need tocarry out discussion ‘In-committee’. This can require ahigh
level of discussion and discretion from all Board members. Iamalways
impressed with our student representatives. They engage at this level,
and their discretion with sensitiveissues can always be trusted.
Welcome
For the year November 2020-October 2021, we have been joined by
Gemma Taylor who has attended her first meeting. Gemma will be
Year 13 next year,and is already contributing to the discussionwell,with
studentvoice.
Thank youtoour Board
Thank you tothe Board of2020. Our Board ismade up of six parentelected
members,three of whomwereselected due to Casual Vacancies;
one each of staff and student representatives; the Principal and one
co-opted member from our community, ensuring we have good
representation andcontribution from arange of ethnicities.
TheChanging Year of 2020
2020 has been ayear for fast, urgent change in the way weoperate.
Fortunately,wewentpaperless at the start of the year,relyingononline
presentation of Board meeting information. This ensured wewere able
to transition into onlinesocially-distancedBoardmeetings.
This was useful,and we were able to supportand encourage the school
in dealing withthe challenges of COVID-19 lockdown.
We were also able to keep the momentum going on our forthcoming
re-build. As we were in the designstage at thattime, our architects were
workingfromhome, keeping the momentumgoing.
It is pleasing to reportthatthe projectisstill tracking on time.
2021 Challenges
Achallenge for 2021 is to readjust our finances, particularly with no
internationalstudents. Not only do international students andvisits offer
agreat experience, awareness and education forour students,they also
contributetothe finances of our school. This hasbeen the equivalentof
nearly twoextra teachersfor theCollege,which allows forlowerstudentto-teacher
ratios.
The Board and Management are doing their best to continue this for
2021, but the squeeze onthe finances does make this harder! However,
early indications of apositive roll growthfromthe 2021 Year 9intake will
makethis abit easier.
JeremySavage
Chairperson •Heamana
Information
Adoption of AshburtonCollege
EnrolmentZone
At MinistryofEducation request,followedbyconsultation and negotiation,
the Ashburton College Board of Trustees advises its adoption of an
EnrolmentScheme,inorder,asstatedbythe MinistryofEducation,‘toavoid
overcrowding,orthe likelihood of overcrowding’.
The adopted scheme has now been approved by the Secretary for
Education.
Under this scheme, students will be enrolled if they live within the
Ashburton College Home Zone. Essentially the College Zone boundaries
are formed bythe Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers, the coast, and awestern
boundary ofThompsons Track and Mitcham Road. The Zone includes an
area near Mayfield,ashared overlap zone area relatedtothe Rakaia district,
and an excluded area near Lauriston. To the south there isshared overlap
with Geraldine High School between the easternreaches of the Hinds River
and the Rangitata River.
Theenrolmentofout-of-zone students is governed by the provisions of the
Education Act1989.
The Enrolment Scheme, which includes aprecise description of the Home
Zone,may be viewed at the College Office during normal opening hours,on
our College websiteand with the MidCanterburySchoolTransport System.
The Enrolment Scheme comes into effect on01January 2021. Before
01 Mayannually,aBoardisrequired to review the operation of its Enrolment
Scheme and to consider whether thereisacontinuing need forthe Scheme.
In the first instance, for Ashburton College, this review will be prior to May
2022.
OurVision
Events
Pakeke Lions DayOut forTeWhareManaaki
Students
Students fromTeWhare
Manaaki(previously
SLSU)weretreatedto
awonderful dayout
by the local Pakeke
Lions Club at the Plains
Museum in Tinwald,on
Wednesday
25 November.
Staff andstudents were
givenrides in vintage
cars and apolicecar;
receivedpresents from
Santa and had an amazing
barbecue.
Lions members Trevor
Andrews and Peter O’Neill
organised the 2020 event
with Sandy McNeill, a
Learning Support Assistant
at College.
(Pictured above):
Raglan Patrickatthe
barbecue,and (pictured right)
KeiraMoodie enjoying the
rideinone of the vintage
cars.
(Pictured above): Thegroup of students,College Staff and Pakeke Lions Club
members.
Cheryl Hardy,teacher-in-charge,said thatthis dayout and the organisation
by the Pakeke Lions ‘is aspecial relationship that has grown through this
annual eventnow of at least twenty fiveyears. Te WhareManaakistaff and
students feel like we have been adopted by acaring group of people’.
Class 9Y InnovationTopic
The class decided on ‘IdentityinMid Canterburyand Diversity’ as the topics
to explorethis year.Earlier in the year,the group checked out the wonderful
facilities at Lake Hood and also mountain- biked the AshburtonRiver Trail.
The topic was aco-operative venture involving teachers Karen McKenzie
(Phys Ed), Mary-Anne Evers (English) and Greta Hampton (Social Sciences)
and the students of 9Y.
Formany, the mountain bike experiencewas anoveltyand -while most
coped very well with
the jumps,drops,
berms and twisting
track -some found
the boardwalks alittle
narrow and others had
difficultynegotiating
the loose gravel.
TheAshburtonSkills
Park behind Ashburton
Contracting Ltd,tested
everyone’s skills.Donnie
Ross (pictured below)
wasable to show
someexcellent skills
whileRose Vannini
(left) wasthe most
adventurous of the girls.

Events
Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
Junior Students’CommunityServices Morning andCommunityServiceProgramme
Although scheduled for Wednesday 25 November, the Community
Services morning contribution, by Year 9and 10 students, had to be
cancelled due to poor weather and the outdoor venues of most activities.
This is normally aday when junior students are out in the community
offering time,energy and assistancetovarious groups. Itishoped that the
old adage of thirdtimeluckyapplies to 2021, giventhe 2019 daywas also
cancelled due to poor weather.
However, three indoor activities were completed forthree great
organisations,with students cleaning toys and preparing them for
publicityphotos on the websiteatthe ToyLibrary; cleaning and sorting
toys in preparation
foratoy sale at the
AshburtonPlunket
Society; and sorting
food donations from
Toot forTucker, for
Presbyterian Support.
(Pictured right,
clockwise from the left):
Shelley Cossey,
MiaOtene,
Bill’e O’Brien, Sami Mead and
Maddie Williams-McGrathall of 9GBL,
cleaning toys at the Plunket Societyand
(right): some time spenttoentertain the
children.
CommunityServiceProgramme
In addition to the above Community
Services Morning (reduced) activities,
Junior School Ako classes have also
beencommunityservicefocused having
decided on one community service
activity for their class to undertake
during Term Four.
These activities decided on were wideranging.
Year 9Ako Classes covered –picking up rubbish around the College;
helping with the SPCA’s seasonal stray kittens/cats collection drive (two
Ako classes); Bake Sale fundraiser for the Cancer Society; Sausage Sizzle
fundraiser for StJohn Ambulance; making thank you and Christmas cards
for our Support Staff; charity clothing drive/collection for the Salvation
Army; canned food drive todonate to the Salvation Army; baking for
Support Staff; picking up rubbish in the Ashburton Domain; and another
class picking up rubbish from Argyle Park.
(Pictured above): 9RM’s Clothing Drive.
(Pictured left): Thank youand
Christmas Cardsmadeby
the Akoclass of 9RMN.
(Pictured below):
Thedonation cheque for
$121.00 to the Cancer
SocietyAshburton, being
proceeds from 9BWS’bake
sale.
Year 10 Ako Classes covered –Visiting Rosebank Rest Home residents;
making afternoon teafor the BASE Youth Centre;collecting presents forthe
Salvation Army Christmas appeal; canned food forthe Salvation Army Food
Bank; donation to SPCA; afternoon tea for Support Staff Learning Support
Assistants and Caretakers; picking up rubbish at the Ashburton Domain;
collecting donations for the Food Bank; volunteer time at Phoenix Preschool;
baking muffins/brownie for Support Staff; Bake Sale with funds to
acharity; visiting St Joseph’s School to read with junior students; rubbish
patrol in the College RBlock area and picking up rubbish at Argyle Park.
Acar wash wasonthe agenda also,but cancelled due to poor weather.
(Pictured clockwise,fromtop left): Afternoon tea for the BASE Youth Centre,
prepared by Ako class 10BMF; 10OHA class member Kahu Ross reading
with aStJoseph’s student; students from 10GSY with their donation of
$120.00 forthe SPCA.
News
Issue 37
10 December 2020
Year 10 OutdoorEducation Activities
Teacher of Phys Ed Ron Carlson said that the Year 10 Outdoor Education
groups have completed twoactivities this term.
Overnight MountainBikeTrip,11and 12 November
First up was acycle trip along the Ashburton River Trail to Hakatere at the
coast. Sixteen students made this journey in pleasant, warm conditions,
starting the day with ashort journey to the Skills Park so the troops could
get their balanceand showofftheir skill levels.Then it wasoffonthe 27km
trip to the coast. With afew breaks along the way the group arrived, with
no mishaps.
Preceding the afternoon of some game activities and ashort exploration
around the area, were the organisational factors of setting up camp,
followed byalittle time to recover! Awarming fire atnight onthe beach
and the cooking of afew snags topped off the day.
The second day started with organisation of gear for loading into the van.
Ronnoted thatthe trip home wasalot slowerasafew tired bodies and legs
kicked in.
Bush Survival Camps
During the week of 23 November, the two Year 10 Outdoor Education
classes had their Bush Survival camps, on23and 24 November, and 26
and 27 November. One group was led by Ron Carlson, and the other by
Luke Martin.
Thefocus of the camps is to demonstrate anumberofsurvival skills forthe
outdoors,including building and sleeping in an emergencyshelter;lighting
afire from scratch; collecting fresh water; emergencyfirst aid training; and a
fewother minor activities.
Ronsaid their group completed their camp with afew minor incidents.The
evening was made eventful by anosy possum that was chased through
one of the girls’ shelters with resulting chaos.However,apartfromaninjury
in the evening’s spotlight
game the students survived,
despite having very little
sleep. They returned to
College the better for their
experience.
(Pictured right):
Undertaking the
stretcher activity.
Students had the
task of building a
stretcher to carry an
injured person over
rough groundfor a
reasonable distance
to simulate what
could happen on an
outdoor activity.
(Pictured left): Group
members at the Acland
Falls,one of the walks at
Peel Forest
(Pictured above right, left toright): Max Lawson, Markus White (obscured),
Georgie Poole, Ruby Thomas, Archie Glanville, Nic Stringer, Hani Hurst
(onstretcher).
GOT(Get OutThere) Day
The annual GOT (Get Out There) Day, was held for Year
9and 10 students on Tuesday 01December on aday
which, after rain the previous day, turned out to be fine
and suited to the activities.
Administrative organiser Karen Stockdill, from the
College Office team, is thanked for her mahi and
efficiencies, which saw just under 350 students out
and about the county, further afield and undertaking
activities at College,which wasalso ahiveofpurposeful
activity.
Twenty one different activities went ahead on the day.
Christchurch-based activities were at Adrenalin Forest;
Zip Line at the AdventurePark; Escape Artist; Ice-Skating
and Jellie Park;Orana Park;Paintball; Mega Airand Rock
Climbing; Surfing at Sumner Beach; Mini Golf and TenPin
Bowling; Mountain Biking at the AdventurePark.
Around the district students were involved in fishing at
Lake Lyndon; and aClay Shooting/Archery/Golf mini-
Olympics challenge.
At College were Board Games and E-Sports; Cake
Decorating; Masterchef and serving Christmas Dinner
to some of our Support Staff; Craft –from Christmas
decorations to wire art; Volleyball and Basketball with
barbecue lunch; Bake, Balance and Binge (baking
and icing cup-cakes, Les Mills Body Balance, Binge –
(watching the movie ‘Mean Girls’while eating acupcake
or two).
Ahuge thank you isgiven to the staff who lead the
various trips and activities, some of which are shown
here.
(Pictured above): Support Staff gathered ready, attheir
beautifully decorated table, for their prepared Christmas
lunch; and (left) one of the outcomes from the Cake
Decorating group.
Mountain biking at the Christchurch Adventure Park –
(pictured belowleft): Sawyer Stewart; (pictured below right,
lefttoright): ready foractionare Jack Ellis,SawyerStewart,
Ollie Bubb, Mitchell Leath, Archie Glanville, Tate Dryland
and Mason Bird.
(Picturedright):
Ashortexcursion
exploring near the
camping area, at
the Rangitata River
(clockwise from
the left):
VinceCabading,Nic Stringer, Max Lawson (bending over), Sifala Sagaga,
Hani Hurst,Ashlein Lyttle and Jack Donnelly.
(Pictured left): An incognito
group of Paintball
exponents ready for
action.
(Pictured below): Theice
skating group,all upright
at the time of the photo.

Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 37
10 December 2020
Events
Year 13 Graduation Dinner 2020
This annual and final College event for the Year 13 students, before
theymovetotheir post-secondaryschool endeavours,was held at the
Hotel Ashburton on Sunday 06 December, attended by 188 students,
parents and caregivers,and staff.
Key organiser, Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor, said that it was avery
enjoyable, formal event, where students’ completion of their secondary
schooling was celebrated. The evening provides awonderful finale and
group gathering to the students’years at College.
Appreciation is given tothe Hotel Ashburton for their organisation and
the meal quality and, from College, toHelen and to Head of Senior School
Abbey Brucefor their organisation of the event.
A great atmosphere had the evening ably linked together by Master
of Ceremonies Deputy Principal Ron Cresswell; and added to by House
Captains’ final speeches for the year and presentation of Graduation
Certificates to leavers; a2020 Leavers’Video and the very amusing Year 9
vYear 13 student photo comparisons. Performances from Year 13 leaving
students Joseph Collins (pictured below) andJayJungfollowedthe welcome
by the Principaland the main course, respectively.
(Pictured below): Two ofthe four pair ofHouse Captains calling leavers
up for their certificates (lower left, left and right): Teresa Herewini and
Joseph Collins (Red House); and (lowerright,leftand right): Jane Cribb and
Riley Vessey (Orange House).
Theevening
concluded with
(pictured right, left
and right)
MariaCostas and
Kyle Cabangun
DeputyHead
Students’wrapup
of the Student
Executive
Committees and
(pictured below,
leftand right)
PoppyKilworth’s and
HenryChapman’s
Head Students’
final speech.
Congratulations
Year 9and 10 Prize-giving Awards
OnThursday and Friday03and 04 December many students, first at the
Year 10 Prize-giving and then theYear 9Prize-giving ceremony, were
acknowledged fortheir academic,sportingand cultural successes. The
rangeand levelof successeswereimpressive, signifyingthe qualityof
mahibythe students, families and teachers.
At both prize-givings the Processionals and Recessionals were supported
by band Intrepid 6comprised of Ollie Bubb, Kasey Higson, Jack Jones,
Sean McQuillan, and vocalist Laura Mihaelescu-Bogdan, who performed
‘I’m Leaving’ and ‘Dreamlike’ respectively.
At the Year 10 event Laura also very ably led the singing of the National
Anthem.
At the Year 9Prize-giving,anothervocal treatwas the NationalAnthemled
by MariaLawnand herbeautiful performanceofPōkarekare Ana.
Head Students Henry Chapman and Poppy Kilworth spoke at Year 10 and
Year 9prize-givings respectively inwhat was their final public speaking
opportunity, in this role,for 2020.
Principal’s Addresses
At both events Principal Ross Preecespoke of new words into our vocabulary
this year –including pandemic, zoom, pods, second wave, isolation, levels.
Referred to wasthe mahiundertaken by families,and staff to ensureasmuch
learning as was practical could be undertaken. Especially noted was the
adaptability, and socialmedia innovations, implementedbythis year’s Head
Students and StudentExecutiveduring lockdowntoensure communication
and connectedness with the studentbody.
Also acknowledged was the support of the Board ofTrustees, particularly
aroundstrategic direction and influencers to preparelearners forachanging
employment world. Noted wasthe 50%-plus take-up of Innovation classes
at Junior School level, while celebrated in our increasing cultual diversity
encouraging changestocultural responsiveness.
Studentswerecongratulatedontheireffortsduringtheyearandencouraged
to undertake some holiday employment, thus supporting apositive work
ethic. They were reminded thatthe only personresponsible fortheir future
is them. Achallengewas put outtofamiliestoconsider some time without
cellphones and wishing allsometimefor arefreshing break.
Year 10 Prize-Giving
Year 10 Guest Speaker –Head Boy, HenryChapman
Henry reflected on the realities of the five
years sinceentering the College gatesasa
Year 9student, noting he had had time to
learnfromhis experiences, and referring to
listening tospeeches as aYear 10 student
three years ago. Infact, he suggested, it
was more ‘sitting through’ speeches than
listening at that stage as he considered
more importantthingshe had to do.
Instead of advice, Henry shared a
story of an‘average’ Year 10 boy who
enjoyed sports, trying to sleep through
Mathematics and finding out that girls
weren’tsobad afterall.
This boy experienced an embarassing
failure (story available on application)
requiring him to frontuptohis parents,feeling crushed and humiliated.
Key from this experience was awish that advice had been listened to, but
also extollingstudents to embracefailure, notlet it defineyou butuse it as
an opportunitytogrow, sayinghewouldnot have been in the Head Student
role without his failures.
Great people are often that, not because ofsuccesses, but because they
have risenfromfailure.
Year 10 Prize-giving Special PrizeAwardeeswere:
AshburtonHigh School Centennial Trust TopScholar of Year 10
Amelia Harris
Toru Iwikau Archie Keepa
(Kaumata AshburtonCollege 1993-2003)
Trophy for TopOverall Year 10 Māori Student
IsabelWall
Awards gained by Isabelwere–
• ExcellenceinEnglish
• ExcellenceinScience
• ExcellenceinSocial Studies
• ExcellenceinArt
• Application and Effort
Impressively, Isabel was also the recipient, in 2019, of the
RakiuraTrophyfor the TopOverall Year 9MāoriStudent.
Concluding Statements
Deputy Principal Jono Hay, as Master of Ceremonies, concluded
the ceremony by referring students to the AshColl Values of
Pride -Manawa Whakahi; Quality -Ako Pai and Respect -Whakaute, and
noting, asforthcoming Year 11students, oftheir position as role models
for junior students. Support from whānau, teachers and our community
all contribute toopportunities for growth and learning and for equipping
students well fortheir first NCEA year in 2021.
Year 9Prize-giving
Year 9Guest Speaker –Head Girl,PoppyKilworth
Poppy challenged students with the
question‘who are you going to be?’ Not
–‘what do you want todo?’ Thoughtprovoking
queries included – how
responsible will students be for their
successes, or would they blame failures,
or others for blocking pathways or goals
being too high. Would they be an ‘action
or reaction-type’person?
In celebrating the end of a‘crazy’ year
Poppy said it had been her utmost
pleasure to have been Head Girl for
the year, and she congratulated those
receivingawards.
Instead of ‘words of wisdom’she cited two
boys –Rossand Ron! Ross came to school
only occasionally, when he is attending hesits in class doing nothing and
not listeningtoteachers,wearing his trousers lowtobecool, and preferring
to spend his time on his hobbyofwagginginthe domain withhis mates.
Rononthe other hand cametoschooldaily,gave110%, wasonthe Junior
StudentCouncil,supported House sportand worked forsuccess.
Poppy concluded with some positive options for students –encouraging
them toconsider how todefine their days, avoid asense of entitlement,
work hard, not be deterred by fear but be hopeful, advising opportunities
forsuccess areendless andto‘grab them’, get involved,lead by example.
The final challenge was –who are you going tobe, don’t be like Ross, be
like Ron!
Year 9Prize-giving Special Prize Awardees were:
Ashburton High School Centennial Trust TopScholar of Year 9
Ella Rickard
Awards gained by Amelia were –
• Top StudentinEnglish (Lonsdale Cup)
• Top StudentinScience
• Top StudentinSocial Studies
• Top StudentinMusic
• Top StudentinJapanese -jointaward
• ExcellenceinMathematics
• ExcellenceinPhysicalEducation &Health
• General Excellencein10Y
• Application and Effort
Awards gained by Ella were:
• Top StudentinMathematics (WilliamsonCup)–jointaward
• Top StudentinSocial Studies (Edsall Cup) –jointaward
• Top StudentinGerman (GermanEmbassy Prize)
• ExcellenceinScience
• ExcellenceinMaterials Technology -Fabrics
• GeneralExcellencein9V
• Application and Effort

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Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
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Congratulations
RakiuraTrophyfor the TopOverall Year 9Māori Student
E-JElliott
Awards gained by E-Jwere:
• ExcellenceinPhysicalEducation &Health
• ExcellenceinArt
• ExcellenceinMaterials Technology -Fabrics
• ExcellenceinMaterials Technology -Hard
• GeneralExcellencein9L
• Application and Effort
Galletly Awardfor Leadership,Initiativeand Innovation
Olivia Fox
This award is for a Year 9 or Year 10 student showing the above
attributes and reflecting the College Values of Pride - Manawa Whakahi;
Quality-Ako Pai and Respect-Whakauteintheir actions atCollege.
Melvin Galletly wasHead BoyatAshburtonCollegein1974.
Olivia Fox has been thoroughly involved in the College and community in
2020. She is amember of the College’s Junior School Council, aStudent
Librarian, and amember of both College choirs -Phoenix Chorus and
Phoenix Rising. Despiteonly beinginYear9,Olivia has also been amember
of the Ashburton Youth Councilthis year whereshe hashelped to organise
greateventssuch as ‘BiteNight’foryoungpeople in the district.
In gaining thisaward Olivia also received –
• Mihi Pai Award for receiving the most Mihi Pai acknowledgements in
Year 9
• Top Student in Music
• ExcellenceinScience
• ExcellenceinArt
• ExcellenceinDrama
• ExcellenceinFood andNutrition
• General Excellence in 9N
• Application andEffort
Year 9 student Izzy Harris receives her General Excellence in 9X, and
Application and EffortAwards.
Concluding Statements
Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor, asMaster of Ceremonies, concluded
the ceremonywith congratulations to thestudents,appreciation to parents
and caregivers for support, and recommending students make the most
of their Year 10 opportunities in 2021, looking ahead to building apositive
platformasYear 11 students in 2022. Shewished all asafeand restful break.
Te WhareManaakiPrize-Giving and
Farewell Lunch
Held on Wednesday 02 December this event was its customary
celebratory occasion followed byasuperb lunch contributed to by all
families.
Teacher-in-Charge Cheryl Hardy and Support Teacher Porsha Coley spoke
to the year thathad been,tothe students’successes,family supportand to
the renaming of the Student Learning Support Unit to the more relevant
Te Whare Manaaki. Cheryl outlined the historical titles through to the
decision forthis rebranding.
Cheryl said further that this was anopportunity tocelebrate the name
change to Te Whare Manaaki, citing manaaki asalovely word of inclusion
and caring, being supportive and welcoming. All students are Ashburton
College students and being part ofthat community and having asense of
belonging prepares them well for life. Sometimes reading and writing are
better enhanced or replaced with lifeskills thatenable students to increase
their success in social interactions and achievetheir potential.
Learning in Te Whare Manaaki gives an individualised programme of
support for each student, assistance inmainstream classes, analternative
space toreinforce that learning, and stress-free opportunities to grow and
learnsocial andlifeskills.
2020 has shown that these students have meaningful learning when they
feel accepted and enjoypositiverelationships with others,withour thanks
to the support from our Principal, Deputy Principals and the College
Pastoral team.
Looking ahead, the pending rebuild looks to provide Te Whare Manaaki
with apositivelearningenvironment.
Students then ably each presentedapersonal summaryofthe meaning of
Te WhareManaaki to them.
(Pictured above, left to right): Te Whare Manaaki students presenting
their outline of what the name change meant, and what the title meant
to them: Delta Taeauga, Danny Glanville, Jacob Olsen, Raglan Patrick,
Jonathan Hardy, Chelssea Cheesman, Dom Wayman, Rebecca Wilson,
Hayden Miller (partially obscured, in wheelchair), Harry Johnston,
Keira Moodie andStacey Cooper.
Awards were presented byDeputy Principal Jono Hay (pictured above)
presenting awards to Raglan Patrick,and (below) to KeiraMoodie.
(Pictured right):
Stacey Cooper shares
amomentwith
DeputyPrincipal
RonCresswell,after
receiving her awards.
Students Gain Strong Results in ICAS
MathematicsCompetition
Twelvestudents satthe ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments
for Schools) Mathematics competition on Wednesday 21 October.
Mathematics teacher and AssistantHead of Mathematics FacultyLiz Cabout
said thatthis is an online,one hour problem-solving competition.
Again, College students had some outstanding results.
Theorder of achievementinthisparticular competition extends from High
Distinction, Distinction, Credit,Merit and ParticipationAwards. Within each
category, bands of percentage achievements are given, hence arange of
bands reportedonwithin, forexample the Credit Award.
At Year 9level
Luke Hay achieved a High Distinction Award with his results,putting him
in the top1%ofall Year 9New Zealand and Pasifikastudents.
Ella Rickard also gained an excellent result achieving a Credit Award,
putting her in the top14% of students.
(Pictured right,
leftand right):
Ella Rickardand
Luke Hay.
Other results were
Steven Harris and
Hector Diamante
gaining Credit Awards,
being thetop 25% of
students; and
Nicholas Collie and
Keagan Nel with
Participation Awards.
At Year 10 level
Andreea Ciora gained
a Merit Award, being in
the top45% of Year 10
students; and
Angela Ciora and
Ethan vanDijk both
gained Participation Awards.
At Year 11 level
Dillon Rogers gained a Merit Award, being in the top 40% of Year 11
students; while Marc Calzada and Zane Cameron received Participation
Awards.
Coming Events
December
11-13 New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Track, Field and Road
Championships
Term Dates2021–
Term One Thursday04February (Years 9and 13)
Friday05February (Years 10 and 12)
Tuesday09February (Year 11) -Friday16April
Term Two Monday03May -Friday09July
Term Three Monday26July -Friday01October
Term Four Monday18October -Thursday28October (Year 13)
-Tuesday02November (Years 11/12)
-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, selectedYear12students.
28, 29, 01 Feb Course Confirmation. ForselectedYear 12 and 13 students
only,byappointment.
February
02-03 Teacher Only Days
04 Year 9and 13 students' firstday
05 Year 10 and 12 students' first day
08 Waitangi Dayobserved, public holiday
09 Year 11 students' firstday
Pōwhiri, 11:30am
Please note: Specific Beginnning of Year Dates will be advertised in
The Courier on 14 January 2021, and will be posted on the College
websiteinthe New Year.
TheAshColl Way

CarolsFamily event l Everyone welcome
on the Green
6-7pm, Friday18December, Catholic Church Green, Corner of Sealy St &Winter St
If wetthe servicewill be held in the Catholic Church
l Bring arug or chair along with this song sheet
On behalf of Ashburton Christian Ministers Assocation
Onceinroyal David’s city
Once inroyal David’s city
Stood alowly cattle shed,
Where amother laid her Baby
In amanger for His bed:
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little Child.
He came down to earth from heaven,
Who is God and Lord of all,
And His shelter was astable,
And His cradle was astall;
With the poor, and mean, and lowly,
Lived on earth our Saviour holy.
And our eyes atlast shall see Him,
Through His own redeeming love;
For that Child so dear and gentle
Is our Lord in heaven above,
And He leads His children on
To the place where He is gone.
Joytothe world
Joy tothe world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her king;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
Joy tothe earth, the Saviour reigns!
Let all their songs employ,
while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make his blessings flow
far asthe curse is found,
far asthe curse is found,
far as, far asthe curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love.
OCome all ye Faithful
Ocome, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!
Ocome ye, Ocome ye to Bethlehem!
Come and behold him, born the King of angels;
Hark the herald angels sing
Hark! Theherald angels sing,
“Glory tothe newborn king.
Peace onearth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful all ye nations, rise;
join the triumph of the skies;
with the angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain:
Hark! Theherald angels sing,
“Glory tothe newborn king!”
Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ the everlasting Lord,
late intime behold him come,
offspring of the virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail the incarnate deity,
pleased in flesh with us to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel. [Refrain]
Hail the heaven-born Prince ofPeace!
Hail the sun of righteousness!
Light and life toall he brings,
risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give ussecond birth. [Refrain]
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
’round yon virgin mother and child!
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake atthe sight;
glories stream from heaven afar,
heavenly hosts sing “Alleluia:
Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born!”
Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face,
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Refrain:
Ocome, let us adore him,
Ocome, let us adore him,
Ocome, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord!
God of God, Light of Light,
Lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created, [Refrain]
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above:
“Glory toGod, all glory inthe highest!” [Refrain]
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n;
Word of the Father, now inflesh appearing; [Refrain]
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CarolsFamily event l Everyone welcome
6-7pm, Friday18December, Catholic Church Green, Corner of Sealy St &Winter St
If wetthe servicewill be held in the Catholic Church
l Bring arug or chair along with this song sheet
on the Green
On behalf of Ashburton Christian Ministers Assocation
While shepherds watched
While shepherds watched their flocks bynight,
all seated on the ground,
the angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.
“Fear not,” said he for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind
“glad tidings of great joy Ibring
to you and all mankind.
“To you, in David’s town, this day
is born of David’s line
aSaviour, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
“The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes
and in amanger laid.”
Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith
appeared ashining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
“All glory betoGod on high,
and to the earth be peace;
to those on whom his favor rests
goodwill shall never cease.”
Nowell, Nowell
Thefirst Nowell the angel did say
Was tocertain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,
On acold winter’s night that was sodeep.
Refrain:
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
They lookèd up and saw astar
Shining in the east, beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country far;
To seek for aking was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever itwent. [Refrain]
This star drew nigh to the northwest,
O’er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee,
And offered there in his presence
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain]
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with his blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]
Angels we have heard on high
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Refrain:
Glo- ---ria in excelsis Deo!
Glo- ---ria in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heav’nly song. [Refrain]
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain]
Born is the King (it’s Christmas)
Born unto usthis day aSaviour
Gifted from heaven toamanger
Thehope of the world
Alight for all mankind
All of the earth rejoice
It’s Christmas time
So lift upyour voice and sing out His praise
It’s Christmas
Born is the King, rejoice inthe day
It’s Christmas
Make ajoyful sound
It’s Christmas
Let His praise resound
It’s Christmas
Goodwill to all the earth
And peace divine
All of the earth rejoice
It’s Christmas time
It’s Christmas time
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High praise at final ATC parade
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Cadets of No 24 Ashburton
Squadron, Air Training Corps,
earned atotal of more than 900
NZQA national unit standards
this year, bolstered by online
trainingdue to Covid­19
restrictions.
Cadets startedonline
traininginlate March and
stayed connected through
online platforms during
lockdownand until Canterbury
reachedAlert Level 1.
No 24 squadron leader Lisa
Sutton said2020 had been
interesting ‘‘to saythe least”.
But duetothe dedicated team
in the unit, arecord16cadets
had earned National
Certification in Cadet Forces
(FoundationSkills) Level 2,
and others accreditations in
level1and level 3.
‘‘Theseyoung individuals ...
have shown us whattheyare
capableof. They have pushed
their limits, sacrificestheir
leisure time, and kepteach
other going. They aremore
than justateam.’’
Theunit has 28 enrolled
cadets andhas beenoperating
for the past 78 years in
Ashburton.They had their
final parade for the year last
week at their base at
Ashburton airport.
Among the invited guests,
alongside family and friends,
was New Zealand CadetForce
commandant Andrew Lawwho
inspected the cadets and then
presented trophies and
awards.
He alsoaddressed those
gathered, which included chief
pettyofficer andSouthern
Area co­ordinator Gerald
Foote, AirForce liaisonofficer
and retired cadet force
squadron leaderBillPaterson,
flightlieutenant TomWechof
17 Squadron(Christchurch),
Ashburton Cadet Unit unit
commander majorCezarne
Rodgers, Mid Canterburyarea
support officermajor Andrew
Kenny, as well as Ashburton
mayor Neil Brown and
councillors Lynette Lovett,
Angus McKay and Diane
Rawlinson and AshburtonRSA
president Merv Brenton.
Highly impressed with the
unit’s academicachievement
over the past year, Commander
Law encouraged them to look
ahead in their journey but also
New Zealand Cadet Force commandant Andrew Law, and Squadron Leader Lisa Sutton, with some
of the No 24 Squadron cadets who earned level 2NZQA accreditation.
take timetoturn aroundand
see obstacles and hurdles
overcomealong the way. It
would serve as areminder of
their growth.
It had certainly been ayear
like no other, he said.
It started with a“hiss anda
roar” and Commander Law
had great plans to build on
momentum of early2020.
Covid­19 disrupted his
personal travel plansand
taughtthe nation newwords
like covid, pandemic,
unprecedented, lockdown,
MIQs,stay safe andbekind.
“The impact of those words
cannot be underestimated,” he
said.
The New Zealand Cadet
Forcehas a156­year history
teaching leadership,
communication, organisation,
discipline, confidence,
citizenship, and teamwork.
Covid­19 saw aneed to draw
on resilience, strength and
adaptability.
“I’m proudofthe resilience,
strength and adaptability show
by the unit’s engagement to
keepthe unit alive,” he said.
“Theirefforts and
commitmenthave not gone
unnoticed.”
He hoped 2021’s hurdles
wouldnot be so big: “After the
storm,the rainbow appears.”
Inspecting the troops (above). Standing at attention on parade
(below).
IN BRIEF
USERGROUPS
The TinwaldReserve Board is
looking to startaTinwald domain
usergroup,followingasimilar user
groupset up for usersofthe
Ashburton Domain.Ashburton
District Council community services
manager SteveFabish said user
groups were agreatway to
maximiseopportunities for the
respectivespacesand generate
communicationand collaboration.
Another usergroupisproposed for
EA Networks Centre and its users.
LUCKY TENDER
In afirst for deciding Ashburton
District Council tenders, alucky
draw from an ice-cream container
decided the winningtender for a
grasscuttingjob at Rakaia. Jackson
Holmes and Quigleyshad
submittedexactly the same price for
the job.Council protocol dictates
the winnerthen be decided by lucky
draw.Deputy mayor LizMcMillan
pulled Jackson Holmes tender from
thecontainer.
BIG SAVING
Perfect weatherand few floods has
resulted in the AshburtonDistrict
Council’s $3.5m project to lay
wastewaterpipesunderthe
Ashburton Rivercosting about
$800,000 less thanexpected in
contingency costs.Project manager
Shyamal Ram said thejob, plus a
$4.2massociated pumping station,
by contractors Seipphad gone
perfectly. Thecontractorhas been
praised for its workinthe sensitive
riverenvironment.
CBD REVAMP
The CBDisstill aworkinprogress
and education will be needed for
motorists,cyclists and pedestrians
navigatingshared space oncethe
workiscomplete. Councillors were
told the oddsign might needtobe
shifted and lights added to help
people movearoundthe town
centre, Tancred and Burnett streets
willbecome one way.
MARONAN BRIDGE
Work on the Maronan Road bridge
overthe HindsRiver should be
completebythe end of February. A
temporary 30km/h speed limit is in
placeoverthe bridge as side rails
haveagain beendamaged; it was
the scene of afatalaccident in
2019. Council roading manager
BrianFauthsaid thebridge could
not be made wider, but kerb blocks
werebeing removedand anew
guard rail installed.
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Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
19
Milestone day for affordable homes
Handing over abig bunchof
keys has officially starteda
community housing project in
Ashburton that will help older
peopleinto affordable rental
homes.
Mayor Neil Brown handed
the keys to eight elderly
personshousing units on Mona
SquaretoJackie Girvan,ofthe
Ashburton Housing and
Support Trust.
The council units willbe
demolished and 17 new ones
built as part of aspecialproject
betweenthe two organisations.
Atall fence will go up soon
around thefour double units
and sheds and demolition is
likely in the newyear.
Construction could be under
way by the middle of the year, if
builders are available.
Thetrust has along­term
hope of its first tenant moving
in in 12 months; nine people
are already wanting homes in
the new complex.
Council property officer
Michelle Hydes said council
took over the units in 1982 from
HousingNew Zealand and staff
had been morethan just
landlords over the past 40
years.
They had cultivated
relationships withresidents,
kept an eye on their social and
health needs andarranged help
discreetlyifneeded.
Ashburton mayor Neil Brown hands over council unit keys to Jackie Girvan of the Ashburton Housing
and Support Trust. Marking the occasion were (from left) trust members Matt Marshall and Neil
Donaldson, council CEO Hamish Riach and councillors Carolyn Cameron and Diane Rawlinson.
It was asad day when the
eight were moved intoother
council units.
Mr Brownsaid theoldunits,
built in the 1950s,were no
longer suitable anddid not
meet insulation or heating
requirementsunder the
Residential Tenancies Act.
Partnering with the
Ashburton Housingand
Support Trustfor anew
development had been the
perfect solution, he said.
Council has leased the landto
the trust for 50 yearsand trust
willbuild, own andmanage the
new units and be responsible
for selectingtenants.
Concept plans have been
drawnfor 17 units, in blocks of
twoorthree, with acentral car
park.
Five units will be built
initially.
Thehousing trust, which
trades as HavenHousing,
bought nine villas at Cameron
Courts retirement villagein
May2018 andrents them to
people over 60 not able to
afford their own home or pay
marketrent.
It has been looking to grow its
housing stocks.
Mrs Girvan said Mona Square
wasaperfect sitefor elderly
persons housing. ‘‘It is handy to
the new supermarket, doctors
andtown, and it hasthree road
frontages and green space.’’
The partnership might be a
blueprint forthe future as
council is having awider
discussionabout its obligations
andresponsibilities in the
socialhousing department.
Council provides about 100
elderly persons housingunits
and currently has 23 peopleon
awaitinglist­15wantsingle
units and eight want doubles.
Trust member Neil
Donaldson said statistics
showed many older people,
who had never owned their own
homes, were struggling to find
rental houses.
They could notafford market
rental of between$280­350 a
week.
Rentscharged by the housing
trust are below marketlevel but
higher thancouncil has
charged.
The trust also provides a
wraparoundservice, including
aregistered nurse andsomeone
to do tasks like washing the
windows.
The housing trust was formed
in 2018 andisfunded through
Presbyterian Support USI,
MackenzieCharitable
Foundation, Community Trust
of Mid andSouth Canterbury,
TrevorWilsonCharitable
Trust, andalarge private
donor.
Himalayan lilies in bloom at Orari
The Geraldine Historical
Museum is again offering the
public an opportunity to visit
the historic Orari Estate on
Sunday December 13 to view
the Himalayan lilies.
People can ramble through
the large country garden and
view the magnificent plants in
full bloom and enjoy their
perfume.
This fundraising
opportunity for the museum is
thanks to the Morten family
who own Orari Estate. The
garden is extensive with each
generation of the MacDonald
family having added their
influence since settling on the
property in 1853.
Historic trees dominate and
in December the
Cardiocrinum Giganteum or
Himalayan Lily makes a
spectacular show. The gardens
also feature alarge pond and
white swans.
Visitors can bring apicnic
and enjoy aday of relaxation,
by the pond or under the trees
listening to the bird life and
relishing the peace and
serenity of alarge country
garden. No dogs are allowed
though.
Gate entry is $10 per adult;
children are free.
The garden will be open
from 10am­4pm.
Orari Estate is situated on
State Highway 1­just north of
Orari. It will be sign posted
from both Orari and Rangitata.
The Himalayan Lily
(cardiocrinum giganteum) is
believed to have been brought
to South Canterbury in the
early 1900s by the Aclands of
Mt Peel. Legend has it that
when the Mt Peel glasshouse
broke after snow the plants
escaped and flowered. It is
more likely that after seven
years of building strength,
these tree­like lilies burst into
flower (they take seven years
to flower).
About 1914 some plants were
taken down country to Orari
Estate where they have thrived
ever since.
The richly perfumed lilies
are areal treasure in the
garden over the Christmas
period when the 2­4 metre
stems carry huge scented
white trumpet flowers.
The plants are monocarpic,
meaning they die after
flowering, but they do produce
many pups at their base. They
prefer ashady spot.
Altrusa
tree up
Mid Canterbury residents will
havethe opportunity to
rememberfamily members or
friendswho will not be with
thematChristmas when the
annual Christmas Tree of
Remembrance is set up in
AshburtonArcadeonMonday.
The Altrusa International of
Ashburtonprojectenables the
community to write ashort
message on astar that will then
behung on the tree.
Proceedsfrom thelongrunningproject
will provide
funds for palliative care in
Ashburton.
Starscost $2 and can be
boughtbetween 10am and 4pm
daily. Thetree is up until
December 24.
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Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
21
Festive spirit at blustery Santa parade
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Windwhipping across MidCanterbury
added to the thrill of the annualHyundai
Mid Canterbury Santa Parade on Saturday.
Balloons went flying, sending children
skittering in pursuit anddecorations broke
awayfrom securedmoorings. In onecase a
polystyrene snowman on Santa’s float lost
half his chest which went tumbling down
Moore Street.Itwas tracked down by an
energeticbystander.
It wouldgoontobe aday of four seasons
with sun in the morning, wind, then rain,
hail, thunder and lightning in the late
afternoon.
But despite the windand alightdusting of
rain –whichonly lasted as long as the
parade ­there were still plenty of smiles and
waves among the festivity as up to 50 floats
paraded anew route around the central
businessdistrict.
It went from Mona Square, along East
Street to Havelock and on to Cass and back
to Mona Square.
Organiser Carol Johns said family floats
entered in the competition to win $500 were
all amazing so the prizemoney had been
split between them. One of those families
planned to use the money to pay it forward
and buy presents to put under the
McDonald’s/HokonuiChristmas tree,she
said.
‘‘What ahugeeffort from everyone in
trying conditions. Ahuge thanks to all my
sponsors(Ashburton Trust, New World,
Rural Transport and RayWhite) and
Hyundai Mid Canterbury who have
sponsored the parade every year since Itook
it over.’’
Mrs Johns was thankfultoher family, the
public for supporting the event, the men
who helped set up Santa’s float and for
Santa for coming. ‘‘A very special thanksto
my head clownSheena, Stacey and all the
people who giveuptheir time to dress up
and hand out giveaways and wear
costumes.’’
More photos, Page 46
Dancersfrom Life DanceAcademy enjoy beinginthe annual Santaparade.
Five sunscreens fail to meet SPF label claims
ConsumerNZ’s latesttest of
sunscreens found fiveof10
productsdidn’t provide the sun
protection claimed. Two of
thesesunscreens also failedto
meettheir broad­spectrum
protection claims.
Consumer NZ chief executive
Jon Duffy saidtwo sunscreens
that failed were marketed as
“natural” products: Natural
Instinct Invisible Natural
SunscreenSPF30and Sukin
Suncare Sheer TouchFacial
SunscreenUntinted SPF30.
Thesesunscreens only
provided moderate protection
(SPF15to25),not the high
protection (SPF30) claimed.
Mr Duffysaid when
Consumer NZ askedthe
companies for evidencetoback
their SPF claims, they provided
reports from AMA
Laboratories,aUSsunscreentesting
facility. In 2019, the US
Food andDrug Administration
announcedAMA’s owner had
been charged with,and some
staff had pleaded guilty to,
falsifying testresults from 1987
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Mayor Neil Brown, MCRDA’s Brian Early and Maxine Hooper, at left, and Heather O’Hara, at front right, with riders celebrating the year’s successes.
Riding awards bring out the smiles
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
Ridingsuccesses were
celebrated last week when Mid
Canterbury Riding for the
Disabled heldtheir annual
break up andprizegivinglast
week.
Most of the year’s 23 riders,
their parents, caregivers and
siblings were able to get
together alongside MCRDA
coaches andvolunteers to
celebrate another successful
riding year, heavily impacted
by Covid­19. Awards presented
includedthose forconfidence
and communication, great
concentration andriding
successes,attitudeand effort or
for being happy andgentle
riders.
Mayor Neil Brown was
invitedtopresent certificates
to those involved and join them
with afternoontea.
MCRDApresidentBrian
Early supportersofthe RDA
which benefitedits children
during the year.
It cost $93,000 ayear to fund
the programme and it was very
dependantonsupport from
local groups, service clubs and
grants, Mr Early said.
Lockdown disruptionhad
seenfunds runningvery low
withveterinarian bills, rates,
insurances and feed ongoing
costs for the centre and its nine
horses.
It was adifferent year, but the
disruption was for the better in
theend, he said.
Thededicated riding team,
guided by senior coach Maxine
Hooper, butincludedthose
from handyman to otherswho
transportedand looked after
thehorses during school
holidays “make it all
successful”, he said.
The programmeaimed to give
childrenincreased self­esteem,
physicaland mentalgrowth,as
wells as horsemanship skills
and care.
It also helped communication
skills andhad provenbenefits
for balance, co­ordination,
muscle developmentand
respiratory function.
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the recipients of scholarships
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PennyNellhas beenheavily
involved in both theatre and
choirs for anumber of years
and sings with her school’s
senior choir. She started
singing lessons five yearsago
and has expanded her
knowledgeand skill set by
learningtosing in Latin,Italian
andFrenchand has developed
astrongpassion for much of the
classical repertoire.
Penny is also completing
NCEA L2 music with voice as
hermain instrument.She has
achievedboth the solo and
group performance standards
at an excellence level,aswell
as assistingL3students with
their group performance.
Zoe Kennyhas sungwith the
Phoenix Rising and Chorus
choirs at college.She became a
senior choral leaderin2018
and hasshown her leadership
skillsby helping younger
singers.
Zoeisinaseniormusic class
and hasstudiedvoice this year.
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Islands.
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Busy market day showcases creativity
There was craft, creativity and
food and drinks on offer at
Ashburton Intermediate
School’s biennial marketday.
Runningfrom 11am until 2pm
in school grounds, themarket
last week waswell­attended
andsome festivebargains were
snappedup.
Doing his best to roundup
customers was Year 7student
George Cushen whoused his
persuasive sales techniques to
gain afew sales.
George and othersinhis
groupsold agates and made and
sold unique craft items.
Another stallhad atheme of
Once Upon ATimeand did a
good trade in jewellery trees,
decorated plates andvibrant
artworks.
And other stalls included a
one­stop horror shop with
plentytoscare, another called
All the Fun of the Fair and a
stall that sold festivegoodies.
Food on offer includedbacon
butties, sliders, candyfloss,
popcorn and toasties.
Amongthe entertainment on
theday wassinger andguitarist
Molly Harrison.
Profits from the market day
will be given to St John.
Olivia Law, from left, Zac
Findlay, Bella Robertson and
Alani Putaranui.
In Christmas mood and at their festive­themed stall are (from left)
Caitlin Collie, Isobel Brook, Abby Henderson­Geddes and Paige
Blackburn.
Katelyn Wilson at the stall named Your One Stop Scare Shop.
Marlie Ross dispenses candy floss.
Molly Harrison performs at the market day.
Year 7pupil George Cushen was an enthusiastic seller on his
group’s collaborative stall.
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Presents pile rising
underBirthrighttree
Pupils at Hampstead School enjoyed an end of week mufti day last week
and dressed up as their favourite cartoon or disney characters. Funds
raised will go towards the PTA’s Christmas raffle. Pictured (from left) are
Mia Borrie (Minnie Mouse), Riley Husband (Woody), Francis Ula (Angry
Birds), Sima Makaui and Hunter Abernethy (Rudolf).
AChristmas
to Remember
2020
Christmas is not the same
when thereisanemptychair atthetable.
The festiveseason has changed in away that is absolute.
Amid the festivities and traditions there is alsoatime
for remembering; and wefeel close to those we have lost
in away thatisspecial and unique.
We would liketo invite you and yourextended family
and friends to join us in AChristmas to Remember.
Youmay wish to light acandleor writeamessage to place
on our tree, as together we share acommemorativetime
with music and song, and celebrate Christmas.
THURSDAY17DECEMBER
Paterson’s Chapel
Corner Eastand CoxStreets,Ashburton
Service commencesat 7.00pm
followedbylight refreshments.
The parcels are beginning to
pile up underthe tree at
Heartland Bank, but there is
plenty of roomfor more.
Thedonatedgifts will be
distributed to children in
single parentfamilies
through Birthright
Canterbury Trustina
tradition that hasbeengoing
for30years.
Around150 Ashburton
children will benefit from
the wrapped or unwrapped
presents left aroundthe tree.
Gifts suitable for children
aged from zero to 17 years
can be givenuntil 3pm on
Christmas Eve.
They should be labelled
with the gender and the age
for which the gift is suitable.
Mid Canterbury people
and businesses were always
generous and supportive of
the Christmas gifts, said
social worker Christine Muff
from BirthrightCanterbury
Trust.
Donated gifts were
distributed to children of the
80 familiesBirthright
supportedinAshburton
through activities,advocacy
and by working alongside
them.
TheChristmas gift
initiative was also wellsupportedbyHeartland
Bank which generously set
up the tree and decorations,
said Mrs Muff.
With the Birthright Christmas tree are (from left) Crystal
O’Keefe (Heartland Bank), Christine Muff (Birthright
Canterbury Trust) and Jamie Philip (Heartland Bank).
Sing along to end 2020
Why don’t we just put up the
Christmas tree, knock back a
glass of wine, sing Auld Lang
Syne and get 2020 behind us!
Who would have imagined
the change we would see in
the world during 2020, our
current reality could never
have been contemplated 12
months ago.
As for us as acountry, we
sure did have an incredible
advantage living on acouple
of sparsely­populated
islands surrounded by a
4000km moat.
The challenges facing us
were much simpler than a
densely­populated urban
area in acontinental
location.
Here in Mid Canterbury,
the engine room of our
economy and employment is
directly or indirectly
powered by the growing and
exporting of food.
Much of the rest of New
Zealand is living in a
protected reality funded by
wage subsidies, business
support loans and economic
activity driven by house
price appreciation fuelled
by ultra­cheap credit.
We don’t know how lucky
we are, so goes Fred Dagg’s
song …
From Jayne and I, the
wider team at Federated
Farmers and the farming
community, we wish you all a
very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year that Ihope
will allow you to spend some
time with the special people
in your lives.
In our family, time with
relatives and friends will be
precious.
As arable farmers we try to
catch our breath before the
harvest begins, but life still
revolves around irrigators as
we coax the crops over the
finish line and it only seems
right that Idraw the short
straw to shift irrigators over
the statutory days.
The last three years we
have fallen in love with
Benmore, so hopefully we
might be able to sneak in a
couple of nights in amotel
with two or three days
splashing about in the lake
or maybe afew afternoons at
Lake Hood. Whatever we get
up to, Jayne and Iare looking
forward to some time with
our three boys over the
summer.
Merry Christmas.
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Cash and carry art
The art gallery at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall
has special acash and carry exhibition
running in the lead up to Christmas and
beyond.
It features the works of ClareNaden, Jo
Gerard, SusieMillichamp, George Coppard,
Libby Chambers, Graeme Campbell, Pania
Brown, TrishWoods, Sally Withell andLee
Muckle.
There is awide variety of works and all of
it is for sale.
Each exhibitorhas three paintings on
display and every painting costs under
$500. The exhibition runs until the end of
January and may extend.

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Trade envoy sees local spuds
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterbury potato growersLovett
Family Farms hosted New Zealand’s
special agricultural trade envoyMel
Poulton on farm last week.
She was travellingwith Potatoes New
Zealand (PNZ) as part of atwo­day tour
gettinginsight into the potato industry.
Ms Poulton,aTararua district pastoral
farmerand former Nuffield Scholar, was
appointed to the position late last year
and started on January1, 2020. As partof
her role she supports key government
objectives, including raising the valueof
New Zealandagricultural goods and
services.
And as apastoral farmer, she was
familiar with producing and exporting
food and fibre to markets around the
world and highlyactive in environmental
stewardship. She was also amember of
the Global Farmers Network.
PotatoesNew Zealand spokesperson
GemmaCarroll said Canterbury was the
largestpotato growing region in New
Zealand and Ashburton district ‘‘the
potato seed capital of New Zealand’’ and,
as such, visited the Lovett Family Farm to
learn more about their processing potato
growing operation.
The Lovett Family grow potatoes for
McCain.
The two­daytour also included visits to
Plant and Food Research’s tissue culture
lab at Lincoln, Oakley’s fresh potato
growerinSouthbridge and to McCain’s
potato processing facility near Timaru.
Industry members then had achance to
meet Ms Poulton on Friday night at the
Hotel Ashburton and hear about her role
informing the NZ Primary SectorTrade
and her goals for making farmer voices
New Zealand's specialagriculturaltrade envoyMel Poulton (centre) with growers
Daniel Lovettand hismother Jo Lovett inspecting processing potatoes at LovettFamily
Farms at Wakanui.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
heard at APEC 2021.
PNZ chief executive officer Chris
Claridge also gaveareviewof2020.
At the time of Ms Poulton’s
appointment, agricultural minister
Damien O’Connor said she was well
placed to tell New Zealand’s agriculture
and environmental stewardship story to
the world.
“In the immediate term, her priorities
will be engaging with farmergroups and
otheragriculture sector stakeholders to
buildsupport for our free trade
agreementnegotiationswith Europe and,
in due course, with the United Kingdom.
“More broadly, Mel will be tasked with
advocating for New Zealand’s agriculture
tradeinterests from the perspective of a
practicing farmer and identifying
opportunities for New Zealand to
commercialise its agricultural expertise
offshore”, he said.
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Farmers
still feel
pressure
25
Fewer farmers are feeling
undue pressure from their
bank, butsatisfaction rates
continuetoslide, accordingto
the Federated Farmers
November BankingSurvey.
Of the 1,341 farmers who
responded to the survey,65.4%
said they were satisfied or very
satisfiedwith their bank
relationship. That is down from
68.5% in theMay survey.
‘‘Satisfaction has steadily
slippedover the pastthree
years ­inour November 2017
surveyit was 80.8%,’’said
Federated Farmerspresident
and commercespokesperson
AndrewHoggard.
‘‘That’s probably no great
surprise. Banks havebeen
trying to reduce their exposure
toagricultural lending as it is
considered ‘risky’, including by
the Reserve Bank.
‘‘Banks put the pressure on
farmers to reducetheir debt
when commodityprices are
goodto put them into abetter
positiontoweather the next
downturn,and there is also a
trend by banks to diversify
agricultural lending fromdairy
to othersectors, especially
horticulture.’’
One bright spot in thethe
surveyis aslight drop in the
number of farmersfeeling
under pressure from banks,
from 19.3% in Mayto 18.4% .

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Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
27
A2 couple share bovis adversity journey
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterbury dairy farmers
John and MichelleO’Connell
are days away fromlearning
mycoplasma bovistest results.
If they have it, it will be the
second timefor the Eiffelton
sharemilkers.
Thenotice of direction they
havebeen issued thistime is
becauseof15yearling bulls
they brought into their yearling
heiferswhen they restocked.
But John and Michelle
remainoptimistic,mainly due
to the lowrisk of theanimals.
They workedthrough it once
and they will do so again.
They havesupportive and
knowledgeable peoplearound
them,theywill have aplan of
attack and use their goal to
restock to help them drive the
process. The O’Connells milk
1200 A2 cows, supplying
Synlait.
It was important to have help
to co­ordinate the event and
havewith aplan thatincluded
everybody involved, John said.
Theyhighly valued theadvice
from former Mid Canterbury
ruralsupporttrustwelfarecoordinator
Angela Cushnie.
Their “outofthe blue”notice
to cull 15 cows in January last
year, setoff ajourney which
gave the O’Connells valuable
insight.
They shared that knowledge
last week by hosting a
Resilience During Adversity
FieldDay on their farm. South
Canterbury dairyfarmer John
Gregan also shared his story on
dealing withstress on farm and
best ways to handle it.
Thefield day was well
attended by industry members,
farm workers,and dairy
farmers –including others
dealingwith Mbovison farm.
MidCanterburyRural
Support Trustmembers were
also there.
Thepast twoyears had been a
steep learningcurvefor the
O’Connellsand they
encouraged others to keep herd
records up to date andcows
tagged, and if affected to work
withMPI,but be prepared to
drive the process,use
resourcesonoffersuchas
DairyNZ, Beef +LambNZ
compensation assistanceteam
(makingclaimsyourself is
much more difficult) and to be
surroundedbypeoplewho will
helpyouget throughitsuchas
vets, stockagents, financial and
farmadvisors, DairyNZ
consulting officers andRural
Support Trust.
“A small lineof heiferswe
purchased had been grazing at
an infected property,” John
said.
“It was quite ashock.”
Mboviswas confirmed in the
culledanimals’ slaughter
samples and the O’Connells’
precious herd,all 1184 cows,
364 yearlingsand 32 bulls, were
givenadeath sentence.
“At thetime it knocked us for
asix, butwe realised early on
that we couldn’t dwell on it.
“We had to stay positive and
keep moving. We planned for
business as usualassoon as
possible,” John said.
“Onceyou have MPI and
bovis in your life for aweek you
wantrid of it as soonasyou
can.”
Itwas hardestseeing the first
load of stock leave the farm but
it got easier. The processdidn’t.
John and Michelle O’Connell faced mycoplasma bovis
adversity by surrounding themselves with supportive
people.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
Theyfound out early on that
dottingall the i’s and crossing
all thet’s wasimportant forthe
compensation process to go
smoothly.
They took on administration
jobs, such as bookingkilling
space directly with their
freezing works buyer, to speed
up the process.
But didn’t stand in the way of
MPI’s process.
The O’Connells werekeen to
restock andbeupand running
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“We wantedtogetour claims
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theall clear fromMPI we could
concentrate on buying anew
$2mA2herd.”
Every truckload neededa
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slow down the compensation
process.
They surrounded themselves
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It was importanttoidentify
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Art extravaganza arich show of colour
There was style, colourand
hours of work put into
imaginative projects
showcased at the firstart
extravaganza heldatSt
Joseph’s School lastFriday.
Eachofthe school’s 12
classesworkedonthemed art
this term andcombinedtheir
talents to also produce
impressive collaborative
works.
Parents toured classrooms at
the art extravaganzaand check
out avariety of themedworks
that ranged from dragons,
kiwianaand Pasifika throughto
others inspired by Mexico, Asia
and diwali.
Mrs Middleton’s Tui5class of
Year 3/4 students took their
dragon ideas from the Dragon
Defenders books of James
Russell.
Their creations included
dragon masks.
Children in theKiwi 2class
focused on Pasifika influences
and created colourfulwall art
designs. Some of those designs
were takenand usedontwo
fabric cushions projects.
Seniorstudents lookedatthe
works of well­known Mexican
portrait artist FridaKhalo and
createdtheir own portraits.
They also created Day of the
Dead masks and set up a
photographic display.
Eachsenior student
contributedanumberofsmall
artsquares for acollaborative
piececalled Hands of Peace,
With their artworks are Tui 5students (back from left) Lennox
Parsons, Henry Oldham, Vinnie Thompson, (front from left) Kenji
De Lara, Richard Harborne, Jamie King, Libby Woolley and Megan
Aguila.
made up of 483squares.
Collaborative artprojects
from each of the 12 classes were
given as raffle prizes and the
proceeds went to thehomeand
schoolcommittee at St
Joseph’s.
Right: In front of their Frida
Kahlo inspired portraits and
with the Hands of Peace
artwork are Year 8students
(from left) Penny Marriott, Lucy
Rotch, Pj Taumaoe, Piper
O’Malley and Josh King.
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Pakeke Lions lay on day at Plains for students
31
Fifteen studentsand their
caregivers fromthe
AshburtonCollege
special learning unit
enjoyed afun day out at
the Plains Museum
recently.
Organisedbythe Pakeke
Lions Club,the outing
included rides in classic
cars, abarbecue lunch
and games.
Aspecialtreat was the
ride in apolice patrolcar
with the policeofficer
sounding the siren.
Father Christmas arrived
later in Trevorand
Gwenda Andrews’ classic
Morris Eight car and
handed out treats.
Health
&
Wellbeing
Good people keep stepping forward
Anglican Advocacy inAshburton are excited to
introduce three new volunteer advocates. They
are Judy Skevington, Mary-Jo Holdaway and
Tracey Henderson.
Or advocates support people in need as they
navigate life’s difficult moments. Wedothis by
walking alongside our clients and accompanying
them to meetings or finding services in the
communitythatcan help.
Judy will bring many years of experience toher
new role as she has previously worked with Rural
Support, Victim support and civil defence. Judy
was rewarded recently with the Council Civic
awardfor substantial volunteer service.
Mary-Jo previously worked as a counsellor in
Ashburton and since November 2019 has been
ordained first as aDeacon in the Anglican Church
and then as aPriest. Mary-Jo now shares with
her husband, Michael, the ministry duties for the
parishes of Methvenand Rakaia.
Tracey is a local business woman with a fast
growing family and is also currently the Rugby
Section President of the Hampstead rugby
club. Tracey will bring many contacts within the
communitytoher new role.
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Teachers gathering at Trott’s
Arecord number of graduating teachers and two retiring teachers have gathered at an end of year dinner at Trott’s Garden. Celebrating
were 16 teachers who have completed their two years of in­school training. Thanks were given to retiring teachers John Hooper
(Borough School) and Jacqui Bonnington (Hampstead School). New Zealand Educational Institute general secretary Paul Gaulter was
aguest speaker at the dinner.
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NEW WEBSITE
The AshburtonDistrict Council is
working on anew website it hopes
will be live by the end of January.
CommunicationsmanagerRuben
Garcia said the interface was less
clutteredand wouldhaveabetter
searchfunction.Users would
eventually be able to set up their
own profiles, with information
council held aboutthem.
OPENFOR BIZ
The Open for Businesscouncil
directory set up after covidhas been
improved to add featuressuch as
discounts andjob opportunities.
Councilstaff say people shopping
for Christmas could make gooduse
of the directory to see sales events,
as well as whowas looking for
workers. Ashburton mayor Neil
Brownisurging people to support
localbusinesses as muchas
possible this year.‘‘Nomatter what
you are looking for thisseason, do
somethingspecial andshop local
wherever you can.’’
FROZEN POLLEN
Frozen pollen has beenusedtohelp
the reproductionofendangered
craspedia plants at Wakanui Beach.
Pollenfrom Landcare Research at
Lincoln was usedinan effort to build
up numbers. Seedlings from the
endangeredspecies have been
planted at the Harris Reserve,
Christchurch Botanic Gardens,
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Borough sports stars
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Athlete Sophie Lampehas added
another title to her growing list
of athletic achievements.
The Hinds School pupil won
the Canterbury Zones Primary
School Athletics Championship
Year6girls 1000m race at Nga
PunaWai in Christchurch.
It was apackedrace with
around30runnersfrom around
the zone lined up on the starting
line.
Sophie, whoturned 11
yesterday, had plannedaquick
sprint at thestart to getahead
and then to settle innear the
front, butitdidn’t go to plan. She
got jammed in among thethrong
and,keeping alevel head, had to
workher wayout.
She then got into her rhythm
and finished with asprint finish.
Sophie ran it in 3m 27sec; two
seconds ahead of the second
placed runner.
Sophie has long­term goalsfor
her own running future. They are
Olympic­sized butshe is on track
to succeed alreadycompeting in
highlevel competition.
She is learning howtoimprove
her performancefromevery race
she competes in and has made
somegreatfriends through the
events.
Sophie’s
running
mission
Shehas also won age­group
cross country events and also
triathlons and multi­challenge
events against adults.
Atypical race dayhas asimilar
routinewith aready supply of
lollies, hydrating sports water
and apieceoflucky clothing.She
also packs ajam sandwich and
bananas.
Amemberofthe Ashburton
Athletics Club, Sophieonly
started runningcompetitively
late2018.
In herfirstfull­year
competitively running she won
school age events such as theMid
Canterbury Cross Country, Mid
Canterbury Triathlon,
Canterbury Zones Athletics
1000m, Mid Canterbury Athletics
1000mand was amember ofthe
Canterbury Cross Country team
competing at inter­regionals
competition in Hanmer Springs.
Butshe also won events
against adults; the Geraldine
Multi­Challenge (a 5km race) and
the Longbeach Challenge. She
also competed in the Lake
Crichtonseries this year and
placedthird overallin the under
18 girls, andwon the Year6title
at the Wanaka Challenge. “It was
one of my favourite triathlons.”
The sporting successesof
Isabel Wangand Rishaan
Kumar are being celebrated
at Ashburton Borough School.
The year 7pupils have
achieved personal successin
each of theirfields: Isabel has
gained her junior black belt
in Shotokan karateand
Rishaan won the Year 7boys
100m sprintatthe Canterbury
Zone Primary School
Athletics Championship at
Nga PunaWai, in
Christchurch lastweek. He
ranitin13.33seconds.
They areoutstanding feats
but they both have higher
goals for thefuture.
Rishaan is aimingtobreak
Canterbury recordsand
Isabel to gain her full black
belt –thoughshe does have to
wait untilshe is 16.
Therecouldalso be higher
ambitions with the sporting
fields covered in either
Commonwealth (athletics) or
Olympicgames (athletics and
karate) schedules.
More than 1800 pupils,
representing 191schools
across the region from Mid
CanterburytoHurunui, were
at the annual primaryschool
athletics competition where
Rishaan gained his title.
In the 100mheats he
finished second in hisrace.
But determination and skill
saw him takethe win in the
final against eight other
competitors.
Rishaan is amemberofthe
Rishaan Kumar and Isabel Wang have had great sporting
success this year in 100m sprints and karate, respectively.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
Ashburton Athletics Club. He
trains at club nightsona
Wednesday but alsohas
individual trainingatthe
Ashburton Domain oval.
The club has budding
athletesaged from five to
14­years­old, but also offers
trainingtothose under 18.
Rishaan has the training
supportofclub coaches Jay
andMoses,aswell as his dad,
Ravina,who ran when he was
younger.
Isabel has been studying
Shotokan karate at theJion
International Karate dojo
with senseiThorsten
Windhorst in Ashburtonsince
2015. “It can be fun most of
the time,” she said. Members
are all ages.
It’s aweaponless martial
art using punching, striking,
kickingand blocking, but also
includescharacter
development.
She trains three times a
week at thedojo, but also
assists at junior clubmember
trainings. The junior black
belt has awhite strip and
Isabel will regrade for full
black belt at 16.
CANTERBURY PRIMARY RESULTS
Mid Canterbury primaryand
intermediate pupilstoreceive
podium placingsatthe
Canterbury Primary Schools
AthleticsChampionships:
DorieSchool’sXymonRamos,
firstYr7 boys high jump(1.42cm)
and second Yr7 boys long jump
(4.76m); Olivia Easton, first Yr5
girlslong jump (3.79m); Oliver
Jackways, first Yr7 boys1200m
run (3m 54.64sec).
Ashburton BoroughSchool’s
Risshan Kumar, first Yr7boys
100msprint (13.33sec).
Longbeach School’s Yasmin
Larry, firstYr8 girls shot putt
(9.61m). MountHutt College’s
Blake Robinson, secondYr8
boysdiscus(26.51m).
ChertseySchool’s Ashlee
Estriech, thirdYr6 girls long
jump(4.03m). Hampstead
School’s SimaMakaui, third Yr5
boys60m sprint(9.48sec).
Mt Somers Springburn
School’s Blaise France, third
Yr7 girls 1200m run
(4m.13.09sec).
Allenton School’s Briar
Prendergast,joint third Yr5 girls
highjump(1.15m).
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Information centre moved to new site
The former information centre
on EastStreet hasbeen picked
up and relocated to anew site
at Ashburton Airport.
Thebuilding has been
preppedfor the move over the
past two weeks and was
uplifted and taken away by Mid
Canterbury Building Removals
on Tuesday night.
It will be the new home of the
Mid Canterbury Aero Club, who
won the tender to relocate it.
Theformer iSite buildingwas
not part of Ashburton District
Council’sCBD development
plansand wassurplus to
requirements.
An informationcentre was
first established on the site in
1988 and the AshburtoniSite
closedits doorsinOctober 2017.
The site on East Street after the building’s removal.
The former iSite building on the truck ahead of the move to the airport.
The Wheels Week street parade goes past the prominent
information building centre in this photo taken in 2008.
The relocated building at the Mid Canterbury Aero Club site. Foundation boxing is being completed ahead
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Seasons
Greetings
The Mainland Coachwork team
wish to thank youfor your
ongoing support.
We wish youall asafeand
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We will be closed from
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We would liketothank all our customers for your
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We wish youand your families asafeand happy
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Ashburton Bowling Club
Ican now report the results of our
inhouse Quaich Trophy held on the
November 21. First with 3wins, 12
ends were PCollins, DPrendergast,
M. Watson, second with 2wins, 13
ends were AHill, RPrendergast, G
Sparks and third with 2wins, 8ends
were JKewish, RO’Sullivan, OGray.
Last week, on Tuesday and
Thursday our Ladies Championship
Pairs were played. The standard of
play was tremendous with extra ends
abounding, sunshine and the only
down side was someone had to come
second! This week on Tuesday (it’s
going to be hot!) the semi finals will
be played involving the teams of
Diana King and Heather Goodall,
Margaret Eder and Rosemarie
O’Sullivan, Shirley Maw and Barbara
Skilling. Play well ladies!
Our Friday Triples on the 4th were
played in lovely sunshine, and for the
first time this season, were played on
both our lovely greens. What agreat
pleasing sight! Reports were
favourable. The results are as
follows: 1st –RGutberlet, D
Gutberlet, GSparks –3wins, 18 ends,
46 points: 2nd –MQuinn, WWatson,
JDrayton –3wins, 16 ends, 37 points;
3rd –BMayson, BHarper, D
Callaghan –3wins, 14 ends, 33 points;
4th –CDennis, JArgyle, CCleghorn –
3wins, 14 ends, 28 points; 5th –L
Muir, DMuir, Skip Muir –2wins, 16
ends, 37 points; 6th –MReid, AReid,
DWatson –2wins, 13 ends, 31 points.
Men’s Interclub three­quarters on
Saturday, Ashburton played
Allenton, winning the aggregate by a
point, now just 2points behind first
on the ladder!
Our club Christmas buffet on
Saturday evening was agreat
success, but with aview of two
flooded and hail covered greens not
quite as edifying as the wonderful
food on offer! About 50 happy diners
attended.
And areminder that our first inhouse
evening competition –the
Dorothy Cup –will be held on
Thursday the 10th, starting at 5.30 pm
–mufti. Names on the white board
please.
At time of writing 2teams were still
required for the Milsom Cup 2ball
Triples (men only) on Sunday, 13th
December.
Happy (Christmas) bowling
everyone
Ashburton Golf Club
The Pro shop day last Saturday was
well supported, when we played an
International stableford. The quirk
in this, is that you can lose stableford
points if you have abad hole. This
writer is all over those bad holes and
snagged himself a­16 points.
Before the game we reckoned zero
points would be adecent score, and it
certainly was, but afew golfers were
on fire. Dylan Stoddart led the way
with avery impressive 18 points, 6
points clear of Jakobus and the
Hopster.
It was agreat fun day, with the
morning players getting in before any
of the weird weather kicked in.
Thanks Matt for another great day,
we certainly are blessed to have such
ahard working and involved Pro at
the club.
This week we turn to the Radius
Care Xmas Salvers. Men’s and
women’s individual trophies to win.
Stableford round, with $500 of
Christmas cheer up for grabs, thanks
to the lovely people at Radius Care.
While you are there on Saturday
you might as well throw your name in
the shootout. Yes it’s that time of year
again. One of the club’s favourite and
most followed tournaments. Dates for
this season are five qualifying rounds
December 12th, 19th, 26th then
January 2nd and 9th with the final on
Sunday January 24th.
Property Brokers have once again
come on board to sponsor this, so we
can once again offer the overall
winner afree club sub for 2021. Many
thanks to Hamish, Karen and all the
great gang at Property Brokers.
Entry fee is aone off $10, this needs
to be paid before your first round.
You only need to get two rounds in or
you can play all five.
The top 19 two round scores qualify
for the final. Ithink everyone knows
the format by now. Just know, if you
are of anervous disposition then
maybe the first tee in the final is not
the place for you. Its great fun and a
great spectacle. With the Radius Care
salvers and Property Brokers
qualifying, Ireckon this Saturday will
be avery full field. Come along and
give it anudge.
Notices. On Thursday we have our
AGM, come along and have your say.
See you around. Good golfing
Allenton Bowling Club
The first week of December has
disappeared, in ablur of busyness
with bowls and end of year functions.
Wendy Watson and her team of
merry men and ladies have been
exceeding busy, with the club
facilities proving popular for those
wanting to try bowls for their
entertainment and anice snack or
barbecue to finish off the year. Our
own end of year dinner was attended
by forty members, the meal was very
nice and it was lovely not to have to
cook or do dishes.
The men played 3x4s Inter club
against Ashburton on Saturday
winning two of the three games, with
the aggregate being ­1 the 2x4 teams
played Papanui and won both games.
Well done. The under 5s triples won
two of their games, one loss, this team
is playing very well and the future of
the club is looking good in their
hands. The men have picked their
Sevens team. Congratulations to; A
Crawford, MBassett, JDrayton, R
Kane, JO’Connor, MLawson, P
Lawson, PWhinham also the Junior
Sevens team of; WLloyd CHarrison C
O’Connor MBuchanan GHarrison D
McDonald and DWatson ,well done
to you all, especially Donalda, keep
those lads in line girl. The woman’s
Sevens team to represents us is; S
Keith, RDavies, ASargisson R
Bennett WWatson, WBlackwell, S
Holdom. Res. RHeads
Congratulations to you all as well.
The Ladies 2x4s played Halswell
on Saturday winning one of the two
games and the aggregate. The Fives
teams on Wednesday were not on
their usual form when Div five lost
both games to Parklands, Div 3lost
both to Papanui and Div 1one each
way with Methven. Last game of fives
rounds on next Wednesday. My
apologies for no report last week,
even if Ihave been told the men won
all their games sometimes family and
life just beat you all. Iwish you all
good bowling at whatever level you
play.
Ashburton Bridge Club
Monday Evening –November 30th
Duplicate
N/S 1st Carolyn Cameron &
Georgina Black, 2nd Paul Leadley &
Janine Havis ,3rd Marjorie Hoar &
Kathy Dunn
E/W 1st Pauline Scott &Mary
Bruce, 2nd George Brown &David
Fisher, 3rd Pat Wise &Joyce Johnson
Tuesday Evening –December 1st,
Duplicate
N/S 1st John Fechney &Jan de Jong
,2nd David Sewell &Debbie Seddon­
Sewell, 3rd Beth McIlraith &Annette
Blain
E/W 1st =Maryke Blignault &Peter
Wilson, and David Wilkinson &Derek
Newton, 2nd Peter Downward &
Maurice Small, 3rd Trish Small &
Trish Downward
Wednesday Afternoon­ December
2nd, Duplicate
N/S 1st David Wilkinson &John
Fechney, 2nd David Sewell &Debbie
Seddon­ Sewell ,3rd Mary Buckland
&Maryke Blignault
E/W 1st Sue Rosevear &Kay Robb,
2nd Jill McLean &Barry ESmith, 3rd
Beth McIlraith &Shirley Harris
Thursday Evening –December 3rd,
Kops Trophy
N/S 1st Val Ferrier &Alan Wright,
2nd Trish &Peter Downward, 3rd
Maryke Blignault &Colin Clemens
E/W 1st Paul Leadley &Janine
Havis, 2nd =Val Palmer &Pat Jordan
and Peter Wilson &Mike Holmes, 3rd
Trish &Maurice Small
Ashburton Pakeke
Lions Club
President Lion Jim Martin
welcomed members and visitors to
the November meeting held at Hotel
Ashburton.
He reported that the afternoon tea
hosted by himself and Marion at his
residence was very successful.
Apologies were read by Sheilagh
Briggs and Lion Joe Butchard
reported on members duties for the
the forthcoming charity sale. He
thanked all those that had already
volunteered for positions.
Lion Garth Bateup spoke on his
nomination for election to the
position of 2nd Vice District
Governor at the District 202 J
Convention to be held at Waimate in
March 2021. He outlined his history
and his work with Lions Clubs since
he joined in 1975 at Hokitika and has
been two times president with the
Ashburton Lions Club.
Garth has been awarded the Lloyd
Morgan Charitable Trust Honoured
Membership and is aMelvin Jones
Fellow. He was assured of Pakeke
Lions full support for this position.
Diane Young recited grace.
Lion Robert Spencer reported that
the Christmas Raffle was going very
well and this year the Saturday
market has been included as asales
point. Lion Ron Paterson reported
that the collection of items for next
years charity sale has been very
successful and goods are still being
collected on aregular basis.
Forthcoming Social Events were
outlined by Lion Jim Young being a
Car Trial and Cards afternoon. Lion
Dave Horrell gave afinal report on
the refurbishment of the Sextons
Building at the Cemetery which was
officially opened on Sunday with a
plaque being placed on the Building.
This has been aPakeke Lions
Centenary Project. He also gave a
address on the history of the building
which was opened in 1898. Lion Peter
O’Neill presented the Annual
Financial Report for the year which
was passed unanimously and also
suggested that the Club hire an eftpos
machine for the use at raffles,
collections etc. Peter was presented
with aspecial membership medal.
Lion Les Briggs the speaker for the
evening, was introduced by Lion
Owen Everest.
Les spoke of the development of
Lochlea Lifestyle Village which
included all the hoops you have to
jump through when tackling aproject
of this size mainly water and
sewerage issues. He explained that
the Lochlea name is formed by the
combination of the original
landowners being the late Ian
Lochhead and ex Prime Minister
Jenny Shipley.
Currently there are 111 houses with
147 residents in the retirement
village and also aleisure centre. Also
adjacent is an 80­bed hospital and
19­room apartment block. This
complex is agreat asset to Ashburton.
Les was thanked by Lion Jim Young.
Raffles were drawn and tailtwister
Lion Robert Spencer entertained
with alighthearted session from
which very few members escaped a
fine.
Christmas club news?
Send it to us by Wednesday 5pm
to be in included in our end of year
editions.
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Festive trees make sparkly impression
Ashburton’s first Festive Forest
eventhas been proclaimed a
sparklingsuccess.
Some39Christmas trees
were set up in anumber of
areas of the event centre and 10
stallholders sold festiveand
other wares.
The event wasorganised by
Ashburton CountyLions and
held to spread festivecheer.
Communitygroups,
businesses, resthomesand
clubsmadeand displayed
trees.
Imaginative treedisplays
included atree fromPlunket
featuring photosofPlunket
babiesfrom over theyears and
anotherfromACL that was
made using road cones.
The top judged tree wasset
suppliedbyTuarangi Home,
whilethe Life Dance Academy
tree wassecond and BASE
Youth Centre treethird.
The people’s choice award
went to an impressive creation
from Altrusathat was displayed
on the main stage.
Marie McAnulty from
Ashburton CountyLions said
thenew event had achieved its
aimofbringing the community
together, spreadingsomecheer
and putting smiles on faces.
Feedback had beenvery
good, shesaid.
Resthome residents,school
childrenand families had all
enjoyed wandering around the
tree displays.
Santa’s grotto had been very
well received, as had the
entertainment on Friday night.
Mrs McAnulty said the club
wasgrateful for thesupport of
the event centre andall the
sponsors that had generously
come on board.
Theevent was notheldasa
fundraiser,but profitsmade
will be given to localyouth
projects. Ashburton County
Lions are considering holding
the event again next year.
All smiles with Santa are Ashburton County Lions Club members (from left) Gwenda Andrews, Janet
Hadley, Santa (Murray Early), Margaret Kerr and Cynthia Young.
LOCAL LISTENING
Reef Brazendale and Molly Harrison (pictured) entertain the audience on the East Street
green, in Ashburton last week, during the annual Buskers Night. The talented musicians were
among seven acts to perform and each lined up to perform 20­minute sets. Several vendors
selling mixed goods and food were also set up along the green and some central business
district shops were open late to help people in the shopping mood.
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The MSA Golf section finished off their
season with around at the Ashburton Golf
Club in ideal conditions last Sunday.
After the golf everyone enjoyed abeautiful
meal at the MSA followed by prize giving for
the season.
Brent Smith played some great golf to take
out top prize for the day closely followed by
Roger Irvine and Bryan Donaldson.
Next up to the prize table was Judy Webb,
Tufuga Sa, Gary Stratford with Janice and
Stewart Dunlop finishing seventh equal.
Nearest to the pin prizes were awarded to
Marilyn Bennett and Christine Ross.
Trish Cates won the Under Dunn Cup and
Steve Stratford the Well Dunn Cup for the
best four rounds over the year.
The Bill Heseltine Trophy was awarded to
Judy Webb as ladie’s champion for 2020.
Steve Stratford was awarded the Bruce
Cup for the 2020 men’s champion.
Thanks to everyone for their help over the
year and look forward to another great
season next year.
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2329365

LAKEWAY NURSERY
Givealiving giftfor Christmas
Let us help you
celebrate Christmas
This Christmas time, just think
how happy you would make her
if your Mum could take abreak
and WE become the baker!
DeciduousAzaleas
Assortedcolours $29.90
Hebes SPECIAL
Newstocks $16.90
WE can bake and ice her cake
and cook her Christmas pies
and our range of special bread
will fill her with surprise
Picea(miniature Christmas tree)
Rododendrons
Limited stock
Re-stockedSPECIAL $19.99
Pamand the team wish youall asafeand happy Christmas
PHONE 3089950
Grahams Road,Tinwald
(1kmfrommain highway)
OPEN
Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm
Saturday,10am-3:30pm
m
2330627
With our freshly baked selection
(there’s noroom to name them all)
the best thing you can do for Mum
is just give us acall!
Now’s the time to order your
Christmas cake, mince pies,
croissants …and much much more!
Creek Road,Ashburton.
Phone 3083398
2329322
10% OFF
POWER RPRODUCTS
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
In-store
only
Newrelease
outnow.
2329594
ROBILLIARDS
SHOWCASE JEWELLERS
TheArcade,Ashburton-Ph 308 5521
HONDA COUNTRY
www.hondacountry.co.nz
740 East St, Ashburton.
Phone 03 308 2030
Haydon South 021 244 7043
2231962
2335786 31962

SHOP ONLINE www.stihlshop.co.nz
RMA 339 C
BATTERY LAWNMOWER KIT
FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED LAWNS
36V / 16kg WithoutBattery
Mowing AreaUpTo 400m 2*
Cutting Width 37cm
$845
KIT PRICE
$695
TOOL ONLY
Kit includes tool,
AK 30 Battery and AL 101 Charger
NEW
HOME DELIVERY AND CLICK &COLLECT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
FREE^
SECOND AK 30
BATTERY
VALUED
AT $175
^With kit purchase
WITH FREE
ACCESSORIES
ON SELECTED
STIHL TOOLS
Garden
2020
Power
Tools
HS 45
600MM PETROL HEDGETRIMMER
Great model for maintaining shrubs and bushes
in the garden with alonger blade.
0.75kW /27.2cc /5.0kg
ToothSpacing 30mm
$545
FREE
HP ULTRA 1L
VALUED
AT $38
Christmas Shop
NOW OPEN UPSTAIRS
HUGE SELECTION
of inspirational Christmas
decorations, including trees,
lights, wreaths, garlands,
baubles, bows, figurines
and soft toys.
Bring the family and check out
our Christmas wonderland.
FS 45 C-E
PETROL LINETRIMMER
with EasyStart
0.75kW /27.2cc /4.3kg
$375
FREE
60m ROLL OF
2.0mm NYLON
LINE VALUED
AT $31.50
*Withrecommended Battery.Offers on selected STIHL productsand valid
from01December2020 -28February 2021orwhile stocks last.Terms and conditions apply. Homedelivery and click&collect available. See online or in-store for details.
STIHL SHOP ASHBURTON
187 West Street,Ashburton
Phone 03 308 2055
MSA 120 C-B
BATTERY CHAINSAW KIT
36V /2.3kg Without Battery
Standard GuideBar 12" (30cm)
Chain Type1/4"Picco Micro 3
Run Time Up To 40 minutes *
$575 $395
KIT PRICE TOOL ONLY
Kit includes tool,
AK 20 Battery and AL 101 Charger
FREE^
CHAINLOOPSX2
VALUED
AT $80
^With kit purchase
LOVE YOUR LAND
2331567
2329763
OPEN 7DAYS
until Christmas Eve
UPSTAIRS AT ...
212 East Street,Ashburton.Phone308 8308
Forall your festivefare, talk to
Carmen, Glenn and the team at Sims’
Merry
Christmas
Merry
Christmas
Keep your poolclean
this summer
with a
Robotic
Cleaner
Quick and clean technology
Christmas cakes,Christmas tarts,trifle sponge,
shortbread,truffles, meringues,
gingerbread Christmas biscuits ...andmore!
Main South Rd, Tinwald. Ph: 308 5774
2329748
For all your:
Servicing
Repairs
Free water testing
Chemical sales
Filter sales
VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Haywardand Bioguard
products available
in-store
Large range of filters and chemicals available
Give Jackie a call today . . .
Phone 03 308 2245
Freephone 0800 155 343
E:admin@poolandpumpworld.co.nz
W:www.poolandpumpworld.co.nz
27 Gordons Road, Ashburton
OPEN: Monday-Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday 10am - 12.00pm
2331269

Your local stockist of
and
Every
$20 spent
=1sticker
Don’tforget ...wealso havevouchers!
Free Premium
SMEG Knives
2331740
11 PeterStreet,Ashburton l 307 7055
Runs until 24 January 2021 or while stocks last.Visit newworld.co.nz forT&Cs.
Local Petshop Megastore
Locally owned Petshop in
Ashburtonstocking pet foods,
toys and grooming products.
Visit
us
now!
Get in beforegiveaway finishes
Spend over $250 –Gointhe draw to WIN atrunk filledwith goodies
*T &Csapply
SPECIAL
$1410
NZ Pine 1.2
x750 wide
table and 4
chairs
SPECIAL
$99
Metal and
timber pot
plantstand
SPECIAL
$150ea
Metal bar
stools
Also available:
Tropical and cold water fish, aquariums,aquatic
supplies,rabbits,guineapigs,birds and alot more.
Supplier of products from:
SPECIAL
$899
NZ pine
1.850
book
case with
drawers
SPECIAL
$975
FREE
Rimu trunk filled
with Christmas
goodies
Pine TV cabinet
1.6m long,
200 high
2329744
Phone 307 8660
167 Tancred Street,Ashburton
m MACROCRAFT furniture EST 1992
103 South Street 308 0417 l www.macrocraftfurniture.co.nz
2330621

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Santa swings by Geraldine
The world came to Geraldine
on Friday night for aChristmas
Aroundthe World themed
parade which saw hundreds of
performers wow the crowds
with colours, customers and
Christmas cheer.
“We were overwhelmed with
the sheernumbers of people
who came to be part of the
parade this year.They just kept
flowing into the line­up area. It
felt like ahuge street party and
that was even before the parade
started. Thestreets were asea
of costumes and flags. It was
just fantastic,” said event
organiser JaneneAdams, of
Geraldine.nz.
Ms Adams said they had a
bumpernumberofentries this
year with 41 registrationbut
close to 80 actual floats and
vehicles, makingfor nearly an
hourofentertainment for the
packedaudience.
“The qualityofthe floats just
increasesyear on year, it’s
amazing. Even thehugefarm
machinery gets tinselledupto
join theparade.”
This year there were a
numberoffresh from thebox
entries withthe Geraldine Fire
Brigade’s new applianceand a
gleaming two­day old truck
from Hobbs &Banks truck
making appearances in the
parade line­up.
Theparade winners,
HaywoodCottage Montessori
andNido (bestfamily focus),
Aorangi Vets (most
enterprising) andthe Filipino
Above: Santa's sleigh departs the Geraldine Domain many kilos lighter following an enormous lolly
scramble. Below: Peel Forest Outdoor Centre floats its own boat.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Society of Timaru(most festive)
were all “outstandingentries”,
according to judges councillor
Gavin Oliver, new Geraldine
ConstableKarl Harrisonand
Sally Millar of Andorra Motel,
who brought the joy of Big Ted
to the Geraldine community
duringlockdown.
Ms Adamspaid tribute to the
GeraldineLions Club who
every year help tomarshalthe
streets to keep everyone safe
and to Fresh ChoiceGeraldine
for their generous sponsorship.
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
43
Legacy
trail takes
local line
TheGeraldine Natureand
Sculpture Trail willspan
nature,the arts, history, and
cultureand help tell thestory
of Geraldine and its people
when developed.
Art installations will be
sitedalong the trail to create
an art andsculpture trail,
which will be freetoenter
andenjoy anytime.
The project hasbeen long
talked aboutinthe
community andhasnow been
allocated funding nationally
as partofthe Government’s
STAPP (Strategic Asset
Protection Programme).
Venture Timaru will
overseethe project and has
engagedGeraldine.nzwith
theco­ordination and
delivery of it.
Amanagement group from
thelocal community will be
formedto work
collaborativelyonthe project.
It is envisaged that the
GeraldineNature and
Sculpture Trail willbecomea
legacy project for Timaru
District that willencourage
more visitors to stay
overnight toenjoythe
attractions of theGeraldine
area.
LastmonthRough and
Milne were appointed
landscapearchitectsonthe
project.
Season’s Grtings
Thank youfor your continued support this year.
We wish youasafeand happyfestive season.
We areclosed from 1pm Friday, December 18,
and reopening on Thursday, January7,2021 at 8:30am
2339543

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44 Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
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Ashburton College Year 10 prize list
Subject and
special awards
Kaimana Acidera, Top Student
in DigitalInformation
Technology,Top Student in
German (German Embassy
Prize) ­joint award,
Applicationand Effort; Ollie
Bubb, Top Student inExercise
Performance­joint award,
Excellence in Mathematics,
Excellence in Drama,
Applicationand Effort;
KhalaniBrightwell, Most
Improved Back (Girls’ Rugby
Trophy) –joint award; Laura
Cameron, TopStudent in
Physical Education &Health,
TopStudent in Materials
Technology­Fabrics,
Excellence in Agriculture,
Applicationand Effort;
AndreeaCiora, TopStudent
in Mathematics (McLean Cup),
Excellence in Social Studies,
Excellence in Money
Management, Excellence in
Art, General Excellencein10V,
Applicationand Effort;
Angela Ciora, Top Studentin
German (German Embassy
Prize) ­joint award, Top
Student in Foodand Nutrition,
Excellence in English,
Excellence in Science,
Excellence in Social Studies,
General Excellencein10K,
Applicationand Effort;
EmmaCochrane, Clough
Family Cupfor Excellencein
Investigative Science,
Excellence in Music,
Applicationand Effort; Lily
Davidson, Top Studentin
Design andVisual
Communication ­joint award,
Applicationand Effort;
KyleDickson,Top Student in
General awards
Janelle Galos receives her awards of Excellence in Science, General Excellence in 10M ­joint award,
and Application and Effort, from deputy principal Ron Cresswell.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
MoneyManagement,
Excellence in Digital
InformationTechnology,
Application andEffort; Simone
Forster LobatodeFaria, Top
Student in Art, Excellencein
Drama, Applicationand Effort;
Amelia Harris, Top Student
in English (Lonsdale Cup), Top
Student in Science, Top
Student in Social Studies, Top
Student in Music,Top Student
in Japanese ­joint award,
Excellence in Mathematics,
Excellence in Physical
Education&Health, General
Excellence in 10Y,Application
andEffort;
Fletcher Hobbs,Top Student
in ProductDesign Hard
Materials ­Metal, Excellence in
Designand Visual
Communication, Application
and Effort; LachieJemmett,
ANZ Bank Junior Cricketer of
the Year; Denise Jerao, Myers
Junior Netball Trophy for Skill,
Sportsmanshipand Dedication
in Netball, Excellence in
Design and Visual
Communication, Excellencein
DigitalInformation
Technology, Applicationand
Effort; Maria Lawn,Top
StudentinAgriculture,
Application and Effort;
Molly McKenna, Mihi Pai
Award for receiving the most
Mihi Pai acknowledgements in
Year 10,Top Studentin
Outdoor Education, Excellence
in Physical Education&
Health, General Excellence in
10W, application and Effort;
CharlotteMcKenzie, Most Elite
Junior Female Sportsperson in
the College (Junior Girls’
Sports Cup), ATC Trophy for
Junior ShootingChampion,A
member of the SmallboreRifle
Shooting Team as the team that
brings themostcredit to
Ashburton College (Bevan Bain
Trophy), Application and
Effort;
Sean McQuillan,Registered
MusicTeachers’ Trophy for the
most promising instrumental
student in the junior school,
Excellence in Music,
Application and Effort;Laura
MihailescuBogdan, Ashburton
Society of Performing Arts
Trophyfor astudent
participating to ahigh standard
in the performing arts, Top
StudentinDrama, Application
andEffort;
Olivia Pearce,Top Studentin
Design and Visual
Communication ­joint award,
ExcellenceinMathematics ,
ExcellenceinExercise
Performance, Excellence in
Food and Nutrition, General
Excellencein10J, Application
and Effort; Grace Prendergast,
Top Student in Exercise
Performance ­joint award,
Applicationand Effort;
Princess Pureza, TopStudent
in EnglishasanAdditional
Language,Top Studentin
Japanese ­joint award,
Applicationand Effort;
Kaiwhaiki Peetitumango,
Top Student in Maori Studies,
Applicationand Effort; Diego
Quispe­Kim, MostEliteJunior
Male Sportsperson in the
College (JuniorBoys’ Sports
Cup), Ross Family Trophy­
Junior Boys’Tennis Champion;
Will Rollinson, Top Student in
ProductDesign Hard
Materials ­Wood,Excellence
in Agriculture,Application
andEffort;
Lara Shierlaw, TopStudent
in Dance ­joint award,
Excellence in Japanese,
Excellence in Money
Management, Applicationand
Effort; Rere Strickland,Top
StudentinDance ­jointaward,
Application and Effort; Ruby
Thomas, Duncan Norrie
Farrier Equestrian Trophy;
IsobelWall, ToroIwikau
–Archie Keepa ­Kaumata
Ashburton College 1993­2003
Trophy for Top Overall Year10
Maori student, Excellencein
English, ExcellenceinScience,
Excellence in Social Studies,
Excellence in Art,Application
andEffort;
Ashburton HighSchool
Centennial Trust Top Scholar
of Year 10, AmeliaHarris.
Jackson Adcock, Application
andEffort;Harvey Apolonio,
Application and Effort; Shimee
Araguas, Excellence in
Japanese, Application and
Effort; William Armstrong,
Excellence in ProductDesign
Hard Materials ­Metal; Rinna
Bernabe,Applicationand
Effort; Rachelle Bernarte,
Excellence in English as an
Additional Language,
Application and Effort; Eddie
Bessai, Application and Effort;
Josh Broker, Application and
Effort; Zara Bull, Excellence in
Dance, Application and Effort;
Tasmyn Cameron­Neighbour,
Application and Effort; Lily
Campbell,Excellence in
English,Excellence in Digital
Information Technology,
Application and Effort; Riley
Campbell,Excellence in
German;Shania Cartman,
Application and Effort;
CassieChamberlain,
Application and Effort; Max
Clarke, Application and Effort;
Tim Connelly­Whyte,
Application and Effort; Kellie
Corbett, Applicationand Effort;
Paulina Cuadrado, Application
andEffort;Claudia Cudmore,
Excellence in Japanese; Jordis
Double,Excellence in Money
Management, Application and
Effort; MollieElvy, Application
andEffort;Danielle Faichnie,
Application and Effort; Lani
Fifita, Applicationand Effort;
Sophie Fine, Applicationand
Effort; AnnaFord, Excellence
in Art,Excellencein
Agriculture; AliaForrester,
Application and Effort; Kya
Fox, Application and Effort;
Janelle Galos, Excellence in
Science, General Excellence in
10M­joint award; Application
andEffort; Alyssa Gilbert,
Applicationand Effort;Archie
Glanville, Excellence in
Outdoor Education, Application
andEffort; Freedom­Lee
Gleave, Excellence in Maori
Studies;Henry Goodes,
Applicationand Effort;Adam
Goudie, Excellence in German;
Jasmin Greer,Application and
Effort;JessicaHayman,
ExcellenceinMaterials
Technology­Fabrics, General
Excellencein10M ­joint award,
Applicationand Effort;Kasey
Higson, ExcellenceinDrama,
ExcellenceinFood and
Nutrition, Application and
Effort;
Oliver Hobbs, Excellencein
ProductDesign Hard Materials ­
Metal, ExcellenceinDesign and
Visual Communication; Alice
Homer, Applicationand Effort;
Amelia Hood, Application and
Effort;Hani Hurst­Evangelista,
Application and Effort; Jamila
Jimenez, Application and
Effort;ZariJimenez,
Application and Effort; Jack
Jones, Application andEffort;
Edelma Kelsall, Application
andEffort;
NickKershaw,Excellencein
Product Design Hard Materials ­
Wood; Jess Lamb,Application
andEffort; MitchellLeath,
Application and Effort; Ruby
Leverton, Application and
Effort;Serena Levy­Marsh,
Application and Effort; Emma
Lill,ExcellenceinAgriculture,
Excellence in Materials
Technology ­Fabrics,
Application and Effort; Seth
Lucido, Excellence in English
as an Additional Language
Application andEffort;
Braden Luxton, Excellencein
Outdoor Education, Excellence
in Music,Application and
Effort; AshleinLyttle,
Excellence in Physical
Education &Health, Excellence
in Dance, Application and
Effort; Sean Madla, Excellence
in Digital Information
Technology, Application and
Effort; MiaManoa,Application
and Effort; MinaMataiti,
Excellence in Dance,
Application andEffort;Jasmine
Matangaro, Application and
Effort; Brooklyn McHaffie,
Application andEffort;Jack
McIntosh, Excellence in
Product Design Hard Materials ­
Wood;
PiperMcLauchlan,
Application andEffort;Seb
McMillan,ExcellenceinDesign
and Visual Communication,
Excellence in Money
Management, General
Excellence in 10P,Application
and Effort; Molly Meehan,
Excellence in Japanese,
Excellence in Music,
Application andEffort;Jack
Middleton, Applicationand
Effort; LynMilitante,
Application andEffort;Mischa
Moore,Application andEffort;
Simon Moore,Excellence in
Outdoor Education, Excellence
in Product Design Hard
Materials ­Metal, Application
and Effort; ErinMurray,
Application andEffort; Delyna
Nguyen,Application andEffort;
Mao Nishioka, Excellencein
German, General Excellencein
10L, Application andEffort;
HamishO'Reilly,Excellence in
Product DesignHard Materials ­
Wood, Application andEffort;
Jesse Oakley, Applicationand
Effort; CedrickOrena,
Application andEffort;
SamOrr, Excellence in
Mathematics, Excellencein
Science, ExcellenceinPhysical
Education &Health, General
Excellence in 10X, Application
and Effort; MykelPascual,
Application andEffort; Nuku
Penisoni,Application and
Effort; Kate Petersen,
Application andEffort; Byron
Pincott,Applicationand Effort;
JessiePitney,Application and
Effort;GeorgiePoole,
Application andEffort; Sunny
Rana, Excellence in Japanese,
Application andEffort; Hershel
Ranay, Excellence in Food and
Nutrition, Applicationand
Effort;Kash Rapaea,
Excellence in Maori Studies;
Rhea Rashee, Application and
Effort;
JimReyes, Application and
Effort; Chloe Robinson,
ExcellenceinMaori Studies,
Application andEffort; Georgia
Rowland, Excellence in Dance,
Application andEffort; Hazel
Ryan, Applicationand Effort;
Waimarie Seagar,Excellence in
Maori Studies; TaylorShaw,
ExcellenceinEnglish,
ExcellenceinSocialStudies,
ExcellenceinExercise
Performance,Application and
Effort;
Harmony Shea, Excellence in
German,Application and Effort;
BenSheppard, Excellencein
Outdoor Education, Application
andEffort; OrpahSildo,
ExcellenceinMaterials
Technology­Fabrics,
Applicationand Effort; Maddy
Soal, Application andEffort;
SamaSooialo,Applicationand
Effort; RoseStevens,
ExcellenceinFood and
Nutrition, Excellencein
Materials Technology­Fabrics,
Applicationand Effort; Caitlin
Stewart, Excellence in Drama,
Applicationand Effort;
James Stocker, Application
and Effort;LjTampipi,
Applicationand Effort; Nick
Taojo, Excellence in Englishas
an Additional Language;Henry
Thomas,Excellence in Product
DesignHardMaterials ­Wood,
Applicationand Effort; Jessica
Thomas,Applicationand Effort;
DanielThompson, Excellence
in ProductDesign Hard
Materials ­Metal; Mia
Tilleyshort, Application and
Effort; Lloyd Tuhao,
Applicationand Effort;
SeraUla,Excellencein
English as an Additional
Language,Application and
Effort;Cecillia Vaaelua,
Application and Effort; Laura
Walsh, Excellence in Product
DesignHard Materials ­Wood,
Applicationand Effort; Hannah
White, Excellence in Art,
Application and Effort; Lily
Williams, Applicationand
Effort;MichaelWills,
Application and Effort;
Alexia Wilson, General
Excellence in 10N, Application
andEffort; Jacob Wilson,
Application and Effort; Sarah
Wilson, ExcellenceinExercise
Performance; Laura
Winchester, Excellence in
Music,Applicationand Effort;
Katie Wood,Applicationand
Effort.

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45
Ashburton College Year 9prize list
Academic and special awards
Iulia Bessai, Top Student in
Art, Excellence in Japanese,
Excellence in Design and
Visual Communication,
Application and Effort
Dale Burgess, Top Student in
Materials Technology ­Hard,
Application and Effort
Nic Dalgety, Junior Chess
Champion, Application and
Effort
E­J Elliott, Rakiura Trophy
for the Top Overall Year 9
Maori Student, Excellence in
Physical Education &Health,
Excellence in Art, Excellence
in Materials Technology ­
Fabrics, Excellence in
Materials Technology ­Hard,
General Excellence in 9L,
Application and Effort
Olivia Fox, Mihi Pai Award
for receiving the most Mihi Pai
acknowledgements in Year 9,
Galletly Award for Leadership,
Initiative and Innovation, Top
Student in Music, Excellence in
Science, Excellence in Art,
Excellence in Drama,
Excellence in Food and
Nutrition, General Excellence
in 9N, Application and Effort
Bree Greer, Top Student in
Agriculture, Excellence in
Design and Visual
Communication, Application
and Effort
Luke Hay, Top Student in
Mathematics (Williamson Cup)
–joint award, Excellence in
Digital Information
Technology, Application and
Effort
Justine Iolama, Top Student
in English as an Additional
General awards
Iela Mangubat receives Excellence in Japanese, General Excellence
in 9W and Application and Effort Awards from deputy principal
Jono Hay.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Language, Application and
Effort
Kayne Johnston, Smitheram
Trophy for the Top Male Skier
Darcy McCully, Top Student
in Science, Excellence in
English, Excellence in Physical
Education &Health,
Excellence in Social Studies,
Excellence in Japanese,
General Excellence in 9M,
Application and Effort
Sami Mead, Animal Supplies
Equestrian Trophy,
Application and Effort
Oliver­Jack Munro, Top
Student in Drama, Application
and Effort
Jesse Nieman, Top Student in
Japanese –joint award
Bella Oakley, Top Student in
Digital Information
Technology, Application and
Effort
Lorraine Paterson, Top
Student in Materials
Technology ­Fabrics,
Excellence in Mathematics,
Excellence in Music,
Excellence in Agriculture,
General Excellence in 9I –joint
award, Application and Effort
Keisha Power, Top Student in
Japanese –joint award,
Excellence in Music,
Application and Effort
Ella Rickard, Top Student in
Mathematics (Williamson Cup)
Steven Harris receives Excellence in Mathematics, Excellence in
Science among his awards, from deputy principal Jono Hay.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
–joint award, Top Student in
Social Studies (Edsall Cup) –
joint award, Top Student in
German (German Embassy
Prize), Excellence in Science,
Excellence in Materials
Technology ­Fabrics, General
Excellence in 9V, Application
and Effort
Keanu Smith, Top Student in
Maori Studies
Angel Spooner,Top Student
in Physical Education &
Health,Application and Effort
MadiTourle, Top Student in
Design and Visual
Communication, General
Excellence in 9I –joint award,
Application and Effort
Rose Vannini, Top Student
in Social Studies (Edsall Cup) –
joint award, Top Studentin
Food and Nutrition,
Excellence in English,
Excellence in Physical
Education &Health,
Excellence in German,
Excellence in Drama, General
Excellence in 9Y, Application
and Effort
Paige Williams, Top Student
in English(Hill Cup),
Application and Effort
Ashburton High School
Centennial Trust Top Scholar
of Year 9, Ella Rickard.
Taymah Aiken­Wheeler,
Application andEffort; Tafu
AionoFalealili,Application
and Effort
Paige Aitken, Application
and Effort; Emily Annear,
Application andEffort; Mere
Apaipo,Excellence in Design
and Visual Communication,
Application andEffort;
JamiesonArras, Application
and Effort; Phoenix Aspin,
Application andEffort;
Doreen Awaikera,
Excellence in Agriculture;
Emori Balenaisa, Excellence
in English as an Additional
Language, Applicationand
Effort; Cara Bowker,
Application andEffort;
William Boyles,Application
and Effort; Chloe Braas,
Application andEffort; Honor
Bradford,Application and
Effort; Lily Briggs, Application
and Effort;
Riley Broker, Application
and Effort; FinnBrown,
Excellence in Food and
Nutrition,Excellence in
Music; Latham Brown,
Excellence in English,
Excellence in Mathematics,
Excellence in Japanese,
GeneralExcellence in 9J,
Application andEffort; Amelia
Bruce, Application and Effort;
Newel Buenafe, Application
and Effort; JackBull,
Application andEffort;
Tyson Butler, Application
and Effort; Lacey Campbell,
Application andEffort; Izacc
Carr, Excellence in German,
Application andEffort; Tamsin
Cartney,Excellence in Music,
Excellence in German,
Excellence in Digital,
Information Technology,
GeneralExcellence in 9K,
Application andEffort;
Briar Clark, Excellencein
Materials Technology –Hard,
Applicationand Effort; Rachel
Clement,Application and
Effort; EzekielColcord,
Applicationand Effort; Isla
Connelly­Whyte, Excellencein
Music, Applicationand Effort;
Stacey Cooper, Excellence in
Digital Information
Technology; Sir Aron Da­al,
Applicationand Effort; Sam
Danielson, Application and
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Hector Diamante,
Excellence in Mathematics,
Excellence in Japanese,
Applicationand Effort;
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and Effort; Zac Douglas,
Excellence in Physical
Education &Health,
Application andEffort; Tate
Dryland, Applicationand
Effort; Chloe­Lyn Edwards,
Applicationand Effort;
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Fakataha,Application and
Effort;
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Applicationand Effort; Leigha
Fletcher, Applicationand
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in Art, Excellence in Materials
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Gee, Excellence in Food and
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Hala, Application and Effort;
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and Effort; Jack Halford,
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Harris, General Excellence in
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Mathematics, Excellence in
Science, GeneralExcellence
in 9P, Applicationand Effort;
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in Art, Excellence in Design
and VisualCommunication,
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Jessep, Application and Effort;
Hannah Joyce, Application and
Effort; Sophie Kenny,
Application andEffort;
Aleisha King, Excellence in
Drama; Sam Kingsbury,
Application andEffort;
SamanthaLagapa, Excellence
in English as an Additional
Language, Applicationand
Effort; Violet Lambert­Lane,
Excellencein Food and
Nutrition, Application and
Effort;
Kamal Larry,Application
andEffort; Luke Larter,
Application andEffort; Dick
Layno, Application and Effort;
Abbey Linwood, Application
andEffort; Charlotte
Livingstone, Excellencein
Drama; Selaima Loloma,
Application andEffort;
WharepapaMakutu,
Excellence in Maori Studies;
IelaMangubat,Excellencein
Japanese, GeneralExcellence
in 9W, Applicationand Effort;
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Effort; Lucy Marshall,
Application andEffort; Sean
McArthur, Application and
Effort; Elyse McCallum,
Applicationand Effort; Jordy
McGillen, Application and
Effort; LibertyMendez,
ExcellenceinEnglish as an
Additional Language,
Application andEffort;
GeorgeMilo, Excellence in
English as an Additional
Language, Application and
Effort; Emma Moodie,
Application and Effort; Moana
Moore,Application and Effort;
Jared Munn, Excellencein
Maori Studies, Application and
Effort; Lilly Naughton,
Application andEffort;
Keagan Nel, Application and
Effort;
Talitha Ne,Excellence in
MaterialsTechnology ­Hard,
ExcellenceinSocial Studies,
Application andEffort; Tara
Nevin­Smith,Application and
Effort; HollyNgutu,
Application andEffort; Daniel
Nicoloiu, Applicationand
Effort;
Patrizio Novello,
Application andEffort; Bill'e
O'Brien,Excellence in Maori
Studies;KingsleyOlawale,
ExcellenceinAgriculture,
Application andEffort;
Ezechiel Paese Application
andEffort;Harsh Patel,
Excellence in Digital
InformationTechnology,
Application andEffort;
Maia Protheroe, Application
and Effort; Ruby Robinson,
ExcellenceinSocial Studies,
Application andEffort;Tiffany
Rodgers,Applicationand
Effort; Donnie Ross,
Application andEffort;
Tereise Salima, Excellence
in Materials Technology­
Fabrics, Application and
Effort; Charlie Scammell,
Excellence in Agriculture;
Mahalia Scarlett, Application
and Effort; Sara Sheppard,
Excellence in Materials
Technology­Hard,
Application and Effort; Ava
Sila, Application andEffort;
Emily Simons, Application
and Effort; SiennaSkilling,
Application and Effort; Hayley
Smith, Applicationand Effort;
Stephanie Solomon,
Application and Effort;
Gregory Taumaoe, Application
and Effort; Raven Tayaba,
Application and Effort;
LiamTaylor, Application
and Effort; Pairu Teokotai,
Application and Effort; Gabbie
Tindall,Application and
Effort; Lee Tod, Application
and Effort; Tere Tomokino,
Application and Effort; Pippo
Trinidad,Applicationand
Effort; Sophie Trott,
Application and Effort;
Gracie Trotter, Application
and Effort; Savannah Tuanui,
Application and Effort;
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in Maori Studies, Application
and Effort; Ripena Umaga
Vaeila, Applicationand Effort;
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Effort;
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and Effort; Isla Watt,
Excellence inAgriculture,
Application and Effort;
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and Effort; Mylee Williams,
Application andEffort;
MelissaWilson,Application
and Effort;
Kayla Wise,Application and
Effort; Tessa Wright,
Excellence in German;
Shauwn Zietsman, Application
and Effort.

NEWS
46 Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
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Hyundai Mid Canterbury Santa Parade
The annual Santa parade along East Street was achance for young and old to enjoy some Christmas
cheer. The Courier’s Toni Williams was there with her camera to capture all the smiles.

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Ray White Mid Canterbury Ashburton •Tinwald•Methven• rwashburton.co.nz
Real Estate MidCanterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER
58 Creek Road, Ashburton 9:45-10:15am 3 2 2 AHB22514
22 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 10:00-10:30am 3 1 4 AHB22972
15 Parkdale Close, Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 4 2 2 AHB22965
53 Tucker Street,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 4 1 4 AHB22964
18 Wakanui Road, Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 3 AHB22929
12 Charles Street,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 4 1 1 AHB22540
109 Eton Street,Ashburton 10:45-11:15am 3 1 3 AHB22971
74 Cambridge Street, Ashburton 11:15-11:45am 3 1 1 AHB22973
3Reighton Drive,Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB22930
103 Grey Street,Ashburton 12:45-1:15pm 3 1 1 AHB22931
15 Davis Crescent, Ashburton 1:30-2:00pm 3 1 1 AHB22963
SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER
NO OPEN HOMES TODAY
Open Home
53 Tucker Street, Ashburton
4 1 4
Finally afour bedroom home in Allenton that’swell
worth your consideration.
This home not onlyhas four bedrooms, but also a
detached hobbyroom along with TWO double garages
and ample off street parking also.
Based upon a802sqm section, there’s plentyofroom
and located ashort walk from shops, schools and parks.
With all the desirable features such asseparate laundry,
separate toilet, separate bathroom and open plan layout,
this really is ahome that will suit most people.
ForSale
Offers over$420,000
View
Saturday10:30 -11:00am
Armand vander Eik
021 597 527
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22964
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed REAA (2008)
View our listings online at: rwashashburton.co.nz
Open Home
15 Parkdale Close, Ashburton
This fabulous home is in the best location -onalarge
816m2 section next to Argyle Park. Open plan living/
dining/lounge and designer kitchen in the heart of the
home in astunning raspberry colour with alight contrasting
benchtop toadd areal statement inthe home.
ForSale
by negotiation
View
Saturday10:00 -10:30am
4 2 2
Cheryl Fowler
0274 612 614
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22965
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Open Home
150 Racecourse Road, Ashburton
4 2 8
109 Eton Street, Ashburton
3 1 3
All the benefits of country living but only minutes from
the town centre.Alovely two storeyhome sitting on 6200
sqm’s with greatviews to the snow-capped mountains from
the master bedroom balcony. 4bedrooms, master with WIR
and ensuite.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22860
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
ForSale
$950,000
View
by appointment
BruceMcPherson
027 438 4250
Denise McPherson
027 242 7677
Home has been architecturally designed with feature
ceilings and superior interiors throughout, ideal for
entertainingwith two sopisticated indoorliving areas both
with timeless features and natural warmth and connecting
to the sheltered outdoor spaces with the outdoor fire place
and swimming pool taking centre stage.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22971
Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)
SetDate Sale
Closing 14 December 2020,
4:00pm
View
Saturday10:45 -11:15am
Kim Miller
027 236 8627
Kim Miller
Sales Consultant
027 236 8627
Denise Russell
Sales Consultant
0274 329 717
ChrissyMilne
Sales Consultant
027 236 8627
Cheryl Fowler
Sales Consultant
027 461 2614
Margaret Feiss
Sales Consultant
021 751 009
ShirleyFitzgerald
Sales Consultant
027 220 1528
Denise McPherson
Sales Consultant
027 242 7677
Janene McDowell
Property Manager
027 287 3388
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Sales Consultant
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Sales Consultant
027 410 6216
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021 272 0202
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Sales Consultant
021 664 113
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Sales Consultant
027 438 4250
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Sales Consultant
027 437 1111
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Property Manager
027 697 6948
96 TancredStreet, Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317
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JukeBox Hire
Weddings,21st,
PrivateFunctions
Sound Systems &Lighting Hire
Phone DJ Dave
03 308 5106
027 251 0015
www.soundmanagement.co.nz
2305407
2317576
Need storage?
we CAN STORE it!
Convenient, affordable
self storage solution
Phone 307 0213
•185 Alford Forest Road •behind
2331258
RESIDENTIAL &
COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS
Phone Quentin andPhil on
027 282 8908 or 027 2828909
Interior and Exterior Painting
Interior Plastering
Wallpapering
2331055
PROFESSIONAL
PORTRAIT AND
COMMERCIAL
PHOTOGRAPHER
PICTURE FRAMING
GALLERY &STUDIO
179WEST STREET
0800 881122
emmily@emmilyharmer.co.nz
www.emmilyharmer.co.nz
2326656
BUS WITH ATOMIC&SAVE
CHC CHC ASH DN
Book online
atomictravel.co.nz
Phone021-0867-6001
Bus Service-Charters
2318478
Lubes WOF
Allmechanical repairs
TRIANGLE
GARAGE LTD
Victoria Street,
TheTriangle,Ashburton
Phone: (03) 308 6772
2331333
FREE LEGAL HELP
Help in person by appointment
Thursday9.15am -1.45pm
Ph 0508 CANLAW
(0508 226 529) to makean
appointment.
Help by phone Infoline
03 371 3819 or 0508 226 529
215 Tancred Street,Ashburton
2331304
GODSELL
BRICKLAYING
•Houses
•Feature Walls
•Fences
•Blocklaying
Chris Godsell
027 274 2533
AH 308 7117
godsell@xtra.co.nz
2331315
FOR ALL YOUR
ADVERTISING
REQUIREMENTS,
GIVE
Jann or Karen
acall on
308 7664
We service and repair all makes and models
of sewing machines and overlockers
Your local Bernina
service team
John Robbie Rachel
OPEN 7DAYS9.30am -4.30pm
Main South Road, Tinwald Ashburton | Phone 307 6277
www.anniesquilts.co.nz
2293205
ALL THINGS CANVAS &PVC
*Awnings/Shade sails/Dropblinds*Auto seat covers &repairs
*Hay&bin covers *PVC covers &repairs
*Ute tonneau covers *Furnitureupholsteryrepairs
*Commercial
PHONE TRAVIS HOWDEN 027 922 4544
2331321
4WD Diesel &ElectricScissorlifts
Rough terrain and electric lifts available
On site collection or deliveryavailable
Nowat6Range 403 West Street St,Riverside
PO Box 60, Ashburton 7740
Phone: 03 308 8155
Mobile: 0273 529909
Email:sales@nee.kiwi.nz
2331328
GREAT
RATES
NewPCs
and Laptops
forsale
PC Repairs, Set-up andTutoring
Icome to youday or evening!
2331331
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•Firewalls/Security •Spyware Clean-up •Training
20 YearsExperience Microso Cerfied Professional
NETWORKS FIREWALLS AND PCS LTD
Robin Johnstone 67 Aitken Street, Ashburton
P: 03 308 1440 C: 027 768 4058
robinbj@xtra.co.nz
2329049
115 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton
Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354
Email tincanup@xtra.co.nz www.tinwaldcanvas.co.nz
2293200

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2319700
ASHBURTON
GLASS LTD
Experts in glass
308-3918
214Wills Street
Ashburton
www.ashburtonglass.co.nz
office@ashburtonglass.co.nz
UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP
Phone 308 1366 Mobile 027 433 3601
E: patsumm@xtra.co.nz
•All domestic and commercial wiring
•New build andalterations
•Freequotes
2334925
We offer the following:
• Gutter and DownpipeCleaning • Weed Spraying
• Moss,Mouldand Lichen Spraying • Spider Proofing
• Gorse and BroomSpraying • FenceLineSpraying
• Chimney/Flue Cleaning $75 • Heat Pump Service$90
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Call Allan on 027 209 5026 an let us know howwecan help
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•New builds •Renovations
•All types of engineering
•Small or large projects
Letthe team at
Insideout takecareof
all your painting and
property maintenance
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Renovations
• Projectwisdom
• Maintenance&repairs
2331332
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email: robsue@hotmail.co.nz
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FROM WINSTONES
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AUTO and HOUSE
REPAIR or REPLACE 152 Wills Street,
“Your placeorours”
2331334
Ashburton
Ph.308 8485
Solar powerwhenyou need it most
We are experts at installing solar
power systems for motorhomes.
• SOLAR PANELS • BATTERIES • DC MANAGEMENT
• CAMERAS • TV SATELLITE • PUMPS • REFRIGERATION
AAA
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South Island
4McGregorLaneAshburton
03 307 4777 -027 4423103
ashsolarpower@xtra.co.nz
aasolarsouthisland.co.nz
2330944
Restoration
Modifications Repairs
2287935
16 Cass Street,Ashburton l 03 308 0387
johnsons.panelpaint@gmail.com
Forall your tyre requirements,
see the localexperts
•Wheelalignments
•Wheelbalancing
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com
“we clean to a
standard,
not aprice”
UNDER NEWAshburton
OWNERSHIP
Same exceptional CleaningServices
level of service
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• regular full house cleans
• one off spring cleans
• farm houses
• builders cleans
•
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197Wills Street,Ashburton l www.neumannstyres.co.nz
Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies)
2306405
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03 307 2656
www.ashburtoncleaning.co.nz
2300233
Your Digital
TV Experts
• Aerial/Dish installations and repairs
• Prewirefor TV/Audio and controlsystems
• TV wall mounting • Cell phone aerials
• Home theatreinstallation
• Authorised SkyTVtechnician
Servicing
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andeverywhereinbetween
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PH 308 7332 /027 277 1062
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•Artificialgrass and more...
Email –Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz
Phone0800 688 365 /021 542 402
www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz
2299882
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ovus it
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Phone 307 4413
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2302792

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52 Ashburton Courier, December 10, 2020
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Hemp fibre opportunities
TheMid Canterbury plainscould
have more hemp on itslandscape
with anew business planning to
increase its farmers and growerbase
to target newdomestic and offshore
markets.
NZ Yarn and Hemp NZ have
joined forcestocreate thenew
natural fibresand materials
business:New Zealand Natural
Fibres (NZNF).
Hemp NZ is asubsidiary of
Carrfield Primary Wool.
NZNF chairman Craig Carr said
thenew company, jointly ownedby
CP Wooland Hemp NZ,aimed to be
apioneer in the global natural fibres
revolution.
‘‘Products will be made from
renewable,New Zealand­grown
hempand wool, as well as blends of
thetwo fibres, using proprietary
technologytoprototype, produce
andmarket awide range of
consumer and industrial options.”
NZNF chief executive officer
Colin McKenzie said the new
company paved the way for
extensive newproduct innovationas
well asopening newnational and
globalsales channels.
“Thereistremendous potentialto
increase awareness of the
sustainability, versatility andquality
of wool and hempacross avariety of
value­add applications,” he said.
SPORT RESULTS
MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL
WHEELERS
Wednesday night (McGee Cup and Social
Wheelers Summer Series) 15 riders, December 2: 1st,
Paul Brake 31m 03s; 2nd, Nigel Chatterton 31m 11s;
3rd, Simon Holland 31m 52s; 4th, Shona McGrath 28m
31s; 5th, Larry Neal 24m 53s F/T; 6th, Kyle Gray 24m
54s 2f/t; 7th, Dave Knight 27m 10s 4f/t; 8th, Mark
Smitheram 29m 22s; 9th, Jelle Hendriksen 26m 36s
3f/t; 10th, Brent Hudson 34m 00s; 11th, Nick Grijns
29m 15s; 12th, Nick Squires 37m 48s; 13th, Tom
Beams 34m 19s; 14th, Roger Wilson 34m 19s; 15th,
Mike Hansen Pun.
WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB
Advanced Grade:
Played at Waireka Monday 30 November: Waireka
vs Waimate/Geraldine:
Singles: Sue Lamb 7vsTrish Dollan 4; Bill Allnutt
7vsTony King 2; Bev Blair 6vsSue Cleveland 7;
Janice Murta 4vsSue Hutchins 7; Sue Lamb 7vs
Tony King 6; Bill Allnutt 7vsTrish Dolan 4; Bev Blair
7vsSue Hutchins 6; Janice Murta 2vsSue Cleveland
7:
Doubles: Sue Lamb and Bill Allnutt 7 vs Trish
Dollan and Tony King 6; Bev Blair and Janice Murta 7
vs Sue Cleveland and Sue Hutchins 6;
Total games won: Waireka 7 vs Waimate/
Geraldine 3; Total hoops won Waireka 61 vs Waimate/
2337985
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Moving Toward TheFuture–
MidCanterburySummer SingingSchool
Friday 8January and Saturday 9January 2021, 7-30pm,
All tickets $25 (fees apply)
The Mid-Canterbury Summer Singing School
returns for its 21st Year –Moving toward
the future. Aweek ofmusical theatre tuition
culminating in some fantastic concerts.
The senior and junior groups will bring you
favourites such as Rocketman, Frozen 2, Led
Zepplin, The Jungle Book, Coco, and many
more.
TheNew Zealand String Quartet,
4Suits and aSoprano
April 17, 7:30pm, Tickets Premium $89.90 /A-Reserve $79.90
New Zealand’s most accomplished
performers, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa protégé Ipu
Laga’aia, tenor Chris McRae, musical theatre
stars Sophie Morris and Rutene Spooner, and
music legend Laughton Kora join forces with
The New Zealand String Quartet.
Craig Carr
They plannedtobuild the farmer
and growerbase, rampupresearch
and developmentand launch into
newdomesticand offshore markets.
NZNF will be basedinthe NZ
Yarn plant in Burnside,
Christchurch.The company was in
the process of installing aleadingedge
natural fibre processing
facility,imported from Europe.
It’s ahighlyadvanced piece of
equipment ­the firstofits kindin
NewZealand­whichwill enable
NZNF to begin commercial
processing of hemp stalks into fibre
in the southern hemisphere.
Geraldine 55:
Intermediate Grade:
Played at Ashbury 1December: Waireka Red vs
Ashbury:
Singles: Audrey Leath 2 vs Carole Graham 7;
Janice Murta 2vsMaurice Young 7;Pat Alston 4vs
Trish Quinn 7; Rob Webb 6vsDave Bilton 7; Audrey
Leath 6vsMaurice Young 7; Janice Murta 7vsCarole
Graham 3; Pat Alston 7vsDave Bilton 3; Rob Webb
5vsTrish Quinn 7;
Doubles: Audrey Leath and Janice Murta 1 vs
Carole Graham and Maurice young 7; Pat Alston and
Rob Webb 7vsTrish Quinn and Dave Bilton 4;
Total games won: Waireka Red 3vsAshbury 7;
Total hoops won: Waireka Red 47 vs Ashbury 59:
Played at West End 1December: Waireka White
vs West End:
Singles: David Galvin 4 vs Carol Burt 7; Colin
Lamb 5vsJanet Campbell 7; PhyllisReith 2vsAllison
Bartlett 7; Eva Kircher 3vsShirley Abraham 7; David
Galvin 7vsJanet Campbell 2; Colin Lamb 7vsCarol
Burt 6; Phyllis Reith 7 vs Shirley Abraham 6; Eva
Kircher 6vsAlison Bartlett 7;
Doubles: David Galvin and Colin Lamb 7vsCarol
Burt and Janet Campbell 5; Phyllis Reith and Eva
Kircher 7vsAllison Bartlett and Shirley Abraham 5;
Total games won: Waireka White 5vsWest End 5;
Total hoops won: Waireka White 55 vs West End 59:
Primary Grade:
Played at Geraldine 2December: Waireka White
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March 11th 6-30pm Tickets Adults from $27 /
Child from $12 (fees apply)
Join the Royal New Zealand Ballet tell stories
through dance, with two familiar favourites
and two brand new ballets, has something for
everyone.
CHRISTMAS
HOURS:
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re-opening at 9am on Tuesday, 5th January.
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It will operate alongside NZ
Yarn’s existing yarn spinning
equipment, which spins strongNew
Zealand wool into yarn for the carpet
industry worldwide.
Theinvestment gave the company
astrong platform to develop marketleading
innovations as well as the
development of newconsumer
products made from wool yarn,wool
and hemphybrid yarns and nonwoven
wool and hempproducts.
Wool andhempwere amongthe
oldest fibresknowntohumankind
and people have used these ancient
materials in awide range of
applicationsfor millennia,Mr
McKenzie said.
“It’s therefore onlyfittingthat
today,inthe faceof looming global
environmental challenges, natural
fibres includingwool and hemp are
now re­emerging at the forefrontofa
global sea­changeinconsumer
preference.
Thetwo New Zealand­grown
fibres had many synergiesinterms
of sustainable provenance, ethics,
environmental credentials,
processingperformanceand
product characteristics, he said.
“Weare extremelyexcited about
movingforward under theNZNF
brand andrealisingthe enormous
potential natural fibreshave to help
changethe world.”
vs Geraldine:
Singles: Donna Lobb 2vsChris O’Sullivan 7;
Lyn Jones 3vsShirley Lindroos7;Joyce Davis 5vs
Jerome O’Sullivan 7; Judith Smith 7vsLeith Geddes
4; Donna Lobb 5vsShirley Lindroos 7; Lyn Jones 4
vs Chris O’Sullivan 7; Joyce Davis 7 vs Leith
Geddes 2; Judith Smith 7vsJerome O’Sullivan 3;
Doubles: Donna Lobb and Lyn Jones 2vsChris
O’Sullivan and Shirley Lindroos 7; Joyce Davis and
Judith Smith 7 vs Jerome O’Sullivan and Leith
Geddes 4;
Total games won: Waireka White 4vsGeraldine
6; Total Hoops won Waireka White 49 vs Geraldine
55:
PlayedatWaireka 2December: Waireka Red vs
Ashbury:
Singles: Bev LePoidevin 7 vs Dave Bilton 5;
Heather Kaye 6vsColin Beattie 7; Pauline Scott 7
vs Marilyn Douglas 6; Barbara McIntosh 4 vs
MargaretBinns 7; Bav LePoidevin 4vsColin Beattie
7; Heather Kaye 2vsDave Bilton 7; Pauline Scott 4
vs Margaret Binns 7; Barbara McIntosh 2vsMarilyn
Doubles 7;
Doubles: Bev LePoidevin and Heather Kaye 2
vs Dave Bilton and Colin Beattie 7;Pauline Scott
and Barbara McIntosh 7vsMarilyn Dougles and
Margaret Binns 6;
Total games won: Waireka Red 3vsAshbury 7;
Total hoops won: Waireka Red 45 vs Ashbury 66.
ENTERTAINMENT
SELL
2016 Kea Breeze Motorhome,
4berth, low mileage,
excellent condition.
$84,990. Ph 027 739 2744
AL Brown Habanero Mustard
is not overly hot, but definitely
has aHabanero sting
in its tail. Goes with anything.
Available at Kitchen
Kapers. The Arcade Ph 308
8287
BERNINA 440, Quilting Edition.
All accessories including
walking foot. Plus 2
carry bags. Just been serviced.
Ph 308 4438
BRACELETS, bangles, earrings,
pendants, necklaces,
watches, rings. Selection
includes Kagi, Oui and Me
and Ellani. Fabulous gift
ideas at Time for
Diamonds, Tancred Street.
COLOURFUL Necklaces
and earrings, MP socks
and Minx sockettes, plus
gift vouchers. All available
at Stepping Out. 194 East
Street, Ashburton. Perfect
Christmas gifts.
EAST Street Pharmacy for
those last minute gifts.
Something for everyone.
182 East Street, Ashburton.
Ph 308 6661
FIREBALL Boats; Suzuki
85HP Motor, $6,000 ono.
Phone 0274 346 269 or 308
2150
FLOWERS and Balloons is
your local Interflora Florist.
With travel restricted let
Denise and the team
organise the perfect gift.
www.flowersandballoons.
co.nz. 308 8945
FLOWERSATTHEGATE
027 313 0615. Open
EVERYDAY early till late.
77 Racecourse Road.
Flowers for every occasion
and orders welcome.
Christmas gift baskets from
$19.99. 027 313 0615,
www.flowersatthegate.co.
nz
GOLFING Gifts? Check out
our range of golf merchandise
including balls, tees,
range finders, gloves,
shoes, clothing and
vouchers. Sega Golf, Ashburton
Golf Club.
HARVEY’S Bakehouse for
all your Christmas baking.
Delicious traditional mince
tarts, Christmas cakes and
croissants. Don’t miss out,
order now! Creek Road,
Phone 308 3398
ENTERTAINMENT
DEVON Tavern, it’s your
local! Book your Christmas
functions with us now. Garden
Bar &Function Room
available. 116 Victoria
Street, Ashburton, Phone
03 308 7129
THIS SATURDAY
12 DECEMBER
SWEETAZZ
Playing popular covers
Starts 7:30pm
AshburtonClub &MSA
266 Havelock St, Ashburton.
Phone 308 7149
www.ashburtonclub.co.nz
2341495
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SELL
HO, HO, HO, don’t forget
those stocking stuffers.
Watches, necklaces, earrings
etc and every girl
would love a diamond.
Robilliards Showcase
Jewellers, Ashburton
Phone 03 308 5521
HUNTING & Fishing have
great gifts for all the family.
Camping/tramping gear.
Mens, womens, kids clothing.
Accessories, books
and vouchers. West Street,
Ashburton. Phone 308
5117.
JANOMI Overlocker plus
carry case and some
threads. As new. $300 Ph
308 4438
LOVE, shop and support
local instore and online with
the team at Chicago Joes.
Open every day until
Christmas! www.
chicagojoes.co.nz
LPG REFILLS
9kg cylinders
$27.50
Askaboutour
deliveryservice
Anysizecylinder filled
17 Grey St,Ashburton
Phone 307 2707
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
2300293
2316285
OUTDOOR Table 1.55 X800
and six chairs, Australian
hard wood. Very tidy. $275.
Ph 308 4438
PAPER Plus Christmas
Shop, open 7 days until
Christmas Eve. Awonderland
of Christmas inspirations.
Check it out upstairs,
212 East Street. Phone 308
8308
PETZONE stock a great
selection of fish supplies
including goldfish, tropical
fish, tanks, weed, accessories
and food. 167
Tancred St, Ashburton. Ph
307 8660
PREDATOR Auto Nav
Kontiki, 541b thrust motor
and batteries. Brand new,
never been used. New
$2,700. Buy $2,200. Phone
Mike 021 196 0655
RIDE-ON Lawn Mower,
needs starter motor. Offers.
Ph 0274 346 269 or 308
2150
SIM’S Bakery for Christmas
cakes, mince tarts, trifle
sponge, shortbread,
truffles, meringues, lemon
meringue pie and mud
cake. Christmas cake
made to order. Phone 308
5774
SUMMER ready? Antihistamine,
sunscreen, first aid
and all other over the
counter medicines available
at Allenton Pharmacy.
Stock up now!
TOOLS for your bloke this
Christmas? Pop in and
check out the huge selection
of gift ideas now at The
ToolShed, 34 Robinson
Street, Ashburton
TOTS to Teens have afantastic
selection of toys,
fashion, footwear and gift
vouchers that never expire.
The Arcade, Ashburton. Ph
03 307 7340, www.
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FRUIT &PRODUCE
RASPBERRIES
RASPBERRIES
NOWOPENFORSEASON
90 SMITHFIELD ROAD
Sign at gate
OPEN 7 DAYS – 8am - 5:30pm
Freshly picked & P.Y.O.
No eftpos. Phone308 3498 2340790
FIREWOOD
BEATTHE
NEW YEAR
PRICE INCREASE
FIREWOOD
SLABWOOD
3cordgreen
$330
1cordgreen
$110
1corddry slab
$140 cord
OFFCUTS
$140 cord
C.O.D. in town
Adams Sawmill
Malcolm McDowell Rd
Phone
308-3595
FRUIT &PRODUCE
2332257
FREE! Approximately 1acre
standing hay, suit ponies or
cattle. Seafield Rd, handy
to town. Mower, baler in
close proximity. Please
phone 03 308 0392.
NEW Potatoes dug daily from
Friday 27 November.
Bennett, 22 Melrose Road.
Phone 308 4015
NEW Season Potatoes.
Nadines $2.50kg. Christmas
orders taken. Phone
308 3195 or 027 531 9103,
81 Elizabeth Street.
POTATOES Ilam Hardys,
New Season $2kg. Minimum
order 2 1 ⁄2kg. Delivered
in Ashburton and Tinwald;
Friday afternoons and
Thursdays 24th and 31st
December. Ph 302 7272
SPORTING GOODS
FISHING the Canals? Drop
Shot Sinkers; 2g, 4g, 6g,
8g, 10g. Packet of 8$4.99
each. Phone Grant 027 611
1889
RAFFLE RESULTS
WANTED TO BUY
COPIES of NZ Daily Newspapers
1950’s-1970’s,
Canterbury Magazines,
School Reviews etc.
Racing Magazines, Racing
Day Books etc from
1950’s-1970’s. Phone 03
348 1783.
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.
PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable
for resurrection and restoration,
not wrecking. Anything
considered, dead reg
ok. Ph 021 227 6878.
GARAGE SALES
MASSIVE Garage Sale; Saturday
12 December. 10am
- 1pm, 643 Longbeach
Road. Cash or Eftpos (no
credit). Alifetime collection
of gardening equipment,
household items, retro furniture,
joinery tools, fencing
gear, farm equipment and
much more!
WILLIAM Street. Signs out at
9am. Saturday and Sunday
9am -2pm
CYCLES
HEALING Gemini MTM, as
new, Sport SX 18 Speed
$275. Ph 308 4438
REPCO Bicycle, Excellent
Condition. New Tyres.
Phone 021 02608856
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.
GARDEN SUPPLIES
PAUL’S Garden Nursery,
101 Harrison St, Allenton,
Ashburton, will have leek
plants available as of 1st
December. Any enquiries
contact Paul on 027 278
1354. Open 7days.
RAFFLE RESULTS
MID-CANTERBURYFEDERATION
OF WOMENS INSTITUTE
XMAS RAFFLE
1st W. Grigg
2nd RFlanagan
3rd Tracey Fisher
4th LBreakwell
5th B. Sheehan
6th Mil
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Gary Whiting 027-207-1478, (03) 308-4798
whitingfamily@xtra.co.nz
ANDREWDUNNE FARM SERVICES
FARM SERVICES BY THE HOUR
20+ years’experienceinthe sheep, beef,
venison, and dairysupport industry
• Highly skilled and experienced farmlabour
• On-farmfirewood processing
• Agricultural welding repairs and maintenance
• Farmminding -staff support
• Agricultural explosives –land operations
• Jobs of all sizes,casual or ongoing
• Available forfarmorlifestyle block
Call me anytime forafriendly ‘NO OBLIGATION’ chat.
COMPETITIVE RATES/EXCELLENT SERVICE
Call Andrew on 0272 475 577
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 reno-
GARDENING,
vation. 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.
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $60
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
CHARLIES Blind Cleaning
Service -same day service
and repairs. Charlie can
supply new blinds and
tracks and will hang
drapes. Ph 03 307 1936 or
020 4169 0342
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, setup wirelessnetworks,
spyware
cleanup. On-site day or
evening. Low fees. Call
Robin Johnstone, Networks
Firewalls and 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.
DENTURES; Dr Peter
Rumping repairs existing
dentures and also provides
new dentures. Phone 027
220 9997
ENGRAVING for all your
engraving requirements,
free pick up/drop off service.
Call/text Trudy at
311ENGRAVERS, 022 600
7144, Facebook or email
trudydalton@icloud.com
2338755
2334717
FLY control and spider
proofing. For all domestic
and industrial pest control
needs phone AJ Kerr at
Ashburton Pest Control on
03 308 8147 or 027 432
5447.
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural lifestyle,
office relocations -
call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609
mowing,
pruning, fertilising, projects
or general spruce ups? Call
Andrew at Spruce Gardens
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307 1693.
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
INTERIOR
PLASTERING
New or existing,
level 4finish, full skim
plaster or repairs
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2318400
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
LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and bifold
door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Nigel at
Doors and More. Ph 027
516 7104
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
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
LOOKING to earn extra
money, even while you’re
out walking? Delivery
people required. Phone
The Courier 308 7664.
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SITUATIONS VACANT
2335350
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not a problem. —
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.
TRAVEL
CARPET cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
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SITUATIONS VACANT
SPRAY PAINTER/PREPPER
Afull time position has become available in our
Panel and Paintshop foraQualified Spray Painter.
Theposition requires
• Good work ethics
• Have ahigh standardindetail and finish
• Tobereliable
• The abilitytoworkunsupervised
• Toworkinateam and meet production deadlines
• NZresidencyorvalid NZ work visa
Please send resume and coverletter to
TheGeneral Manager
Bus and Truck Body Work Ltd
PO Box51, Ashburton7740
Phone Keith on 0274 274 007 or 307 0378
Email busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz
LIVESTOCK &BULK DISPATCHER
Mayfield Transport Ltd has serviced the transport needs offarmers across the Canterbury region for
over 40 years. Mayfield Transport Ltd operates afleet of 20 trucks and under new ownership is
striving to meet the needs of our clients. The transport industry is fast paced and evolving and we are
looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person for our dispatch team.
The successful applicant must have the following qualities and skills:
Enthusiasm for their work and team success
Excellent communication skills with clients and the team
A ‘can do’ attitude
Have knowledge ofthe region, the South Island and the rest of New Zealand
Understand vehicle configurations and capacities
Provide exceptional service to ensure repeat business from new and existing clients
The following attributes are preferred inthis role:
Ability tothink on your feet
Ability towork inafast paced environment
Ahigh level of communication and organizational skills
Be prepared to go the extra mile for client satisfaction
Have apassion for this industry
Mayfield Transport can offer you:
Asupportive team toassist your transition into this role
Challenging and variety inyour work
Good remuneration with awork vehicle provided
Stable established and growing business
If you know you have the above skills and are looking for an opportunity tobepart ofadiverse team
of people, wewould love to hear from you. Ajob description is available onrequest.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter or write to:
General Manager: Jim Crouchley
Email: jim@mtrans.nz
Post: POBox 151, Geraldine 7956
Enquiries can be made to Jim on027 3078907
SITUATIONS VACANT
PANEL BEATER/COACH BUILDER
Afull time position has become available in our
Panel and Paint shop for apanel beater orcoach
builder.
Theposition requires
• Good work ethics
• Have ahigh standardindetail and finish
• Tobereliable
• The abilitytoworkunsupervised
• Toworkinateam and meet production deadlines
• NZresidencyorvalid NZ work visa
Please send resume and coverletter to
TheGeneral Manager
Bus and Truck Body Work Ltd
PO Box51, Ashburton7740
Phone Keith on 0274 274 007 or 307 0378
Email busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz
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Talk to Jann or Karentoday
about ways youcan reach
potential customers or
advertising with that
special difference-professional servicewith asmile.
Phone: 308 7664
office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz • 199 Burnett St, Ashburton
Applications close 17 th December 2020. Wereserve the right tofill the position prior to the closing
date.
You must have the right towork in New Zealand to apply for this position. 2337006
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123,000 kms...........................................................................$3,495
2015 NISSAN NOTE X,1200cc, 5doorhatch, ABS, twin air
bags,56,000kms...............................................................$11,995
2011 NISSAN SERENA,.... 2000 cc,8seater, ABS, twin air bags,
reverse camera...................................................................$10,995
2014 NISSAN LATIOB,auto, idling stop,twin air bags,ABS,
4door,petrol,air con, 31,100kms..................................$9,995
2006 NISSAN BLUEBIRD SYLPHY20S, 2000cc,ABS,air con,
climate control, 11,800kms..............................................$9,995
TOYOTA
2013 TOYOTA SPADEF1500 cc,auto, ABS, easy access,77,000
kms.........................................................................................$10,995
1999 TOYOTA RAV4,2000cc, 5speed manual,3door, tow
bar,4WD,air con.................................................................... SOLD
2014 TOYOTA AQUA,1500cc, auto, hybrid,ABS,
79,000 kms............................................................................... SOLD
2009 TOYOTA ESTIMAHYBRID X4WD, 5door, 8seater, ABS,
air con, auto, rear spoiler,cruisecontrol,133,450kms,
2400cc, alloys .....................................................................$14,995
2013 TOYOTA PRIUS L, 5door, ABS, air con, petrol,parking
sensors,rear spoiler,auto, 71,810 kms, 1800cc......$16,995
1999 TOYOTA RAV4,3door, petrol, ABS, air con, rear spoiler,
1800cc......................................................................................$7,995
2008 TOYOTA WISHXLIMITED, 5door, petrol,ABS, air con,
auto, climate control, 72,500 kms, 1800cc..................$9,995
2012 TOYOTA VITZF,1300cc, hatchback,air con, ABS, climate
control...................................................................................$11,995
DUE
2013 HONDACRV 2400cc
2013 TOYOTA SPADE 1500cc
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