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Woodworkers
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LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Covid has not stopped Glenn
and Toni Sowman from
realisingadream to open their
own coffee shop.
The Ashburton pair did just
that this weekwhen Triangle
Espresso openedits doors,
selling Allpresscoffeeand
tastyfood.
Glenn,who works for
Carrfields Irrigation, and Toni,
aparttimerestorative justice
facilitator, werehappily run
off their feet on thefirst day of
business.
The couple, with barista
Sindy Fitzgerald, chef Natalie
Glenn and Toni Sowman at their new cafe, Triangle Espresso.
Marchant andstaffCheri
McDonald,Molly McKenna
andNora Quigley, kept the
coffeesand food tickingover
while Ashburton people
explored the new venue.
Triangle Espresso is on the
cornerofCass and Victoria
Streets, with its black building
face andneon light standing
out.
Glenn is thecookintheir
family, which includes
daughter Libi, andithas been
on his bucketlist to run acafe.
The couple are friendswith
building owner Justin Skilling,
who had space to rent.
Toni suggested it would be
good for acafe... and Glenn’s
dream turned into reality,
even thoughcovidheld up
plansfor sixmonths.
TheSowmanshave used the
extra timetobuildafollowing
on social media andlearnnew
skills that arepandemic
resistant.
Withfolding windows that
open onto the street, they
could operate under Alert
Level 4. They choose to see the
positive,with customers keen
to be out andabout; theirsitdowntables
were primereal
estate on Monday.
Toni said they had tried for
an uplifting feel, right downto
inspirationalquotesonthe
walls of the toilets. They want
customers to smile.
Their food is healthy and
‘‘notsohealthy‘‘ with an
emphasis on not using refined
sugar,aswell as offering salad
jars, dairy free and gluten free
food. ‘‘Thereisdefinitely room
to growand while we have
cabinet foodfor now, there is a
lunch menu coming.’’
Small businesseslike
Triangle Espresso employ
about athirdofNew Zealand’s
workforce.
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Water gift saves swimmers
LINDA.CLARKE
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Fonterra has come to theaid of the
Mayfield community pool, carting
150,000litres of water lastweektofill
it for swimmers.
The pool had to be emptied just
before Christmas so leaks at the
bottom could be fixed, but there was
no water available from the
community supply when it came to
refilling it.
Mayfield has beenonlevel three
water restrictions since December 15,
with handheldhosing only between
6pm and midnight. Properties on the
southeast side of Arundel Rakaia
Gorge Road can hose on even dates
andproperties on the northwest on
odd dates.
The AshburtonDistrictCouncil,
whichoperates thecommunity water
supply, was concerned about the
amount of waterleft in the Mayfield
supply,whichwas at its lowestlevel
since 2016.
Mayfield poolcommittee president
Gerald Jacobsonsaidthe pool was
filled earlier in the summerand
opened for businessearly December.
But it had to be emptied so the leaks
could be repaired.
Luckily the closure coincided with
rainy weather, not usuallysuitable
forswimming.
He said acommunity member
suggested approaching milk
processing company Fonterra for
help and the coop responded by
sending five tankerloads of water
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from its Clandeboye plant. Each
tanker trip moved 30,000 litres.
Mr Jacobson said Fonterra had
saved the day forpool users; there
were about60seasonal keyholders
who usedthe 22mpoolaswellasdayusers.
The water is currently 18
degrees and warming.
‘‘It took awhile to fix the leaks. We
neededthe bottomofthe pool to be
dry anditkept rainingand it slowed
things down.’’
The pool’s operating expensesare
largely covered by agrant from
council, which provides funds for
pool chemicals and water testing. A
big team of volunteers take turns
testing the water twiceaday.
MrJacobson said thelocalswere
enthusiastic aboutkeeping the pool
runningfor thecommunity, thoughit
might need major attention in the
future. Thepool was built in the
1960s.
Other work thissummer on a
woodenfenceand theroof of the
changing rooms is being fundedby
the Lion Foundation.
Tinwald car yard changes face
Carrfields and Morrison Carsare
combining to run anew Mitsubishi
vehicle sales, service andparts
business from Smallbones
Ashburton.
Thenew joint venture, Morrison
Motors Ashburton, will begin
operating in February andall
Smallbones staffare being offered
jobs in the new business. It will
continue as an authorised agent
providing Holdenparts and service
for the next10years.
Themovewas announcedto
customers in anewsletter at the end
of December.
TheCarrfieldsgroupisinagribusinessand
Morrisonsruns newand
usedvehiclessales and service
centresinChristchurchand
Rangiora.
Until now, the Mitsubishi brand
had onlybeenrepresented in
Ashburton via service agents, said
Smallbones chairman Craig Carr.
‘‘So we are verypleased tonow be
able to offer afullservice sales,
service and partsoperation and
together bring the highlyrespected
Mitsubishibrand into our group of
businesses.
‘‘We are lookingforward to
leveragingour shared values,
experience andlocal knowledge to
cement asuccessfuland enduring
partnership.’’
Mr Carr said it was also timeto
farewell BobGrant, executive
director of Smallbones and
Carrfields’ formerjoint venture
partner withhis wifeDeirdreinthe
Smallbone business.
Mr Grant is retiringafter nearly 50
years of service to Smallbones, first
as an employee, later as a100 per
centowner of the business and in
recentyears as a50/50jointventure
partner with Carrfields Group.
‘‘Bob has been partofthe
Smallbonesbusiness for 48 of the101
years the companyhas been
operating. Bob’s philosophyfor
Smallbonesistoconstantly striveto
improve anddobetter for customers,
andhebelieves the businesshas a
veryexcitingfuture in its new
incarnationunder the Morrison
name.’’
Mr Grant saidthe succession plan
for the business hadbeen chosen
carefully and he was pleasedwith the
new arrangement.
He saiditwas timetohand over the
reins but was proudofwhat the
business and its staffhad achieved
overthe years.
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Murder mystery heads to court
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Aclassic whodunit, with
suspects and motives aplenty,
has slowly unravelledat
Trott’s Garden this week and
there’saformal trial at
AshburtonCourthouse todayto
delve deeper intowho
murderedLady Edna Trott.
Youngstersatthis year’s Big
Little Theatre Company
(BLTC)summer drama school
have been having fun with a
script straight out of the books
of AgathaChristieor Ngaio
Marsh.
All 19 cast members were
given bespoke roles ahead of
the startofthe summer school
on Monday andeach has
dressed and actedin
character.
‘‘Everyone has themeans,
motive and opportunity to have
carried out the murder, butnoone
knows who didit,’’ said
BLTC director Jackie
Heffernan.
Some 18 clues wereburied
aroundTrott’s Gardenatthe
beginning of this week, each
sheddingalittle more light on
the murder mystery.
Today’s courthouse trial
would feature barristers,
forensic scientists,
photographers andthe press,
as well as ajurymade up of
family members of the young
actors,Mrs Heffernan said.
It would be the first trial in
the courthouse for2021and
Enjoying the summer drama school and dressed in character are Ben Jurd (barrister), Laura Hyde
(gardener), Maddie Webb (Lady Trott’s daughter Mary Rose Butcher), Zoe Ritchie (drama teacher
Tulip Wilting), Dominic Jurd (Dr Angel Trumpet) and Mungo Gormley (Queen’s Counsel).
she was very happythatBLTC
had beenallowed to use the
veryappropriate venue.
The classicwhodunit was
her favourite genre and the
young actors had well and truly
embraceditover theweek.
Thecolourfulcharacters in
herscripted play include Lady
Edna Trott’s gardener,her
bumbling doctor, her
glamorous daughter anda
disgruntled dramateacher
who hashad her funding
pulled.
The full play will be reenacted
by theyoung actors at
Trott’s on Fridayand only then
will Mrs Heffernanreveal who
actually murdered Lady Edna
Trott.
Demand
steady for
covid tests
Ashburton Hospital has been
dealing recentlywith asteady
demand for covid testing, with
between fiveand 10 people
througheachtestingday.
The communitybased
assessment centreisonthe
hospitalgroundsand open
Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays for walkin testing.
AshburtonGPsare also
continuing to test for covid.
In the past four weeks around
Canterbury, morethan 8000
testshad been carriedout in
the community.
Medical officer of health for
the Canterbury DHB DrCheryl
Bruntonsaid there had been
steady demandrecently.
‘‘It is important to note that
there arenocases of eithernew
variant strain in the community
in NewZealand (as at Tuesday).
All cases that have been
identified have been in
managedisolationand
quarantine facilities.’’
Anyone who has cold or flu
symptoms should get atest and
stay home until they have a
negativeresult.
From Saturday,travellers
from most other countries
bound forNew Zealand are
requiredtohave anegative test
before departing.
People areurged to use the
covid tracer app.
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Peter farewelled
Ashburton’s Peter Bain,amanwhose mountain
climbing passion tookhim around theworld,
hasdied, aged 88. His funeral is today.
Mr Bain, also akeen cricketer, grew up on the
family farmatColdstream, with dreams of
being an explorer.He went to AshburtonHigh
School and learnedtoclimb in theSouthern
Alps; he laterclimbed in Pakistanand the
Himalayas and was aradio operator in the
Antarctic.
He methis wife Marie, atrainee nurseat
Ashburton Hospitaland theymarriedin1959.
They raised two sons Alasdairand Robert. Mr
Bain began teachingatAshburtonCollege in
1969, retiring in 1990.
Blithe Spirit
ReviewedbyRowenaHart
In 1941 when Britain was atthe mercy of the Blitz,
the staging of Noël Coward’s classic play Blithe
Spirit,acomedy about death, wasconsidered arisk.
But it turned out to be abig hit, with arecord run
in the West End and Broadway beforebeing turned
into afilm four years laterstarring RexHarrison.
Now the director of a new version of the film
and one of its lead actors, Dame Judi Dench, feel
that the “dark space” we are currently in provides
another fittingly gloomybackdrop forthe release of
aproduction thatthey hope will liftpeople’s spirits.
Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens, is cast as
bestselling crime novelist Charles who suffers from
terrible writer’s block in struggling with his first
screenplay. His stunning new wife Ruth dreams of
leaving London for Hollywood. Seeking inspiration,
he invites Madame Arcati to perform aséance in
his home, only to realise that she has inadvertently
summoned the spirit of his deceased first wife –
the fiery Elvira, who tries to win back his affections,
leading to an increasingly complexlovetriangle.
It is very funnyand will no doubt be enjoyedbyNoel
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Scouts enjoying aspot of rafting on Lake Camp during the adventure camp from left Andrew Williams (Christchurch),
Liam Sherwin (West Melton), Lulu Webster (Christchurch) and Charlise Franklin (Ashburton).
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Scouts out for adventure
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Lake Camp, in the Ashburton Lakes
area, had scores of recreational
users vying for space over the
holiday period, especially as Lake
Clearwater was closed due to atoxic
algae.
Amongthe swimmers, motorised
boats, water skiers and jet skierson
Lake Camplastweekwere scouts
and their leaders doing day activities
as part of their StaveleyAdventure
Camp. It was achance to try new
experiences and learn newskills.
Up to 30 scouts each day, run over
three days last week, tookpart in
sailing, kayaking,rafting, rowing and
paddleboarding.
The camp, based at Staveley
happenseverythree years, andhad
more than 350scouts andventurers,
from Canterburywide. They came
from as far away as Wellington,
Greymouth and Waimate, aged
between 11 and 17 years old, doing a
mix of 40 activities aroundthe
districtand beyond.
Activities includedcanon caving,
fishing,mountain biking, rafting,
bush camping,shooting, craft and
flying.
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Clearwater warning stays
Ahealth warning remains on Lake
Clearwater after apotentially toxic bluegreen
algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was
found in the lake.
The lake is apopular holiday destination
for hutholders and campers but also
recreational users such as day trampers,
mountainbikers and fishers.
Water testing has shown high
concentrations of Synechocystis, which could
cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps,
tingling and numbness around the mouth and
fingertips.
Despite the warning windsurfers and
kayakers were still seen on the water early
last week. However Canterbury District
Health Board has not received any reports of
health issues associated with Lake
Clearwater as of late last week.
An Environment Canterbury spokesperson
said there had been speculation about the
cause but it was not always easy to establish.
‘‘There are likely several sources of
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nutrients to the lake as well as other
contributing factors. What we do know is that
Lake Clearwater is enriched in nutrients; the
Trophic Level Index (TLI) has been either
mesotrophic (above three) or eurotrophic
(above four) every year since 2006.
‘‘Higher than usual levels of algal biomass
were measured last summer, which have
again been exceeded this summer.’’
The regional council was testing the water
weekly for cyanobacteria in addition to their
standard summer programme testing for
Ecoli. The warning will remain in place until
two consecutive weekly tests were recorded
at safe levels for contact recreation.
‘‘Heavy rain can remove cyanobacteria
from lakes, but can also contribute new
nutrients for future cyanobacteria growth, so
the recent heavy rain may or may not help
resolve the problem.’’
The issue is also arecurring one at nearby
Lake Emma which degraded and became
turbid and supertrophic in around 2000.
Despite reservation of the lake edge land
after 2000, it has still not reverted back to a
healthy clear water state.
‘‘Lake Emma appears to be trying to ‘flip’
between aturbid, green, phytoplanktonrich
state and aclearer, aquatic plantdominated
state. Once degraded, lakes can take alot of
time to respond to decreased nutrient
loading and other pressures.’’
The algae had potential to be transferred
between lakes by recreational users but
needed favourable environmental conditions
to grow to nuisance levels. It liked nutrientrich,
warm, calm waters.
ECan has received numerous complaints
about excessive growth of aquatic plants in
Lake Clearwater, which had impacted on
recreational uses like angling and boating
and had become ahealth and safety issue.
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Offroad affair helps walkway
IN BRIEF
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
A4WD safari into the Mid
Canterbury high country on
Valentine’s Day will generate
some lovefor the Mt Somers
Walkway Society.
The fundraisingsafari on
February 14 will support the
work of the walkway society,
which is currently working on
anew tracktoSharplin Falls.
The old track has been closed
sinceFebruary 2015 because
of rockfall danger.
The safarinext month will
run from Lake Heronto the
south branchofthe Ashburton
River and back, offering views
of the spectacular countryside.
Vehicles meetatMtSomers
first.
It is being coordinatedby
the Ashburton 4WD Club and
opento lowratiovehicles with
high clearanceonly, because
of the nature of the terrain to
be crossed.
Entry is $80per vehicle.
Along convoy of vehicles is
expected, with stoppingpoints
scheduled alongthe route for
photos.
Society chairman Charles
Ross saidthe Sharplin Falls
track workinggroup hasbeen
progressing plans for the new
track over the past month,
including complex
Cam Bissett, of D&E Track and Trail, undertakes aprescriptive
track assessment on the proposed new route to Sharplin Falls.
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environmental requirements
necessaryfor the assessment
of environmental effectsand
the budgetary aspects of the
project.
The working groupwas
currently working on the
design of the two bridges
neededtotraverse Bowyers
Streamtoget to the falls.
Working group member Sam
Polson of EDCEngineers,
Christchurch,has been asked
to review the initialbridge
design. It is likely the bridges
will be 38.8 metres long and
made of galvanised angle iron.
Mr Ross said it was
necessary to finalise this
aspect of thetrackfor the
assessmentofenvironmental
effectstobecompleted.
The reportwill then be used
to gain iwisupport, resource
consent andthen Department
of Conservation approval.
The environmental
assessmentisbeing funded by
agrant from the Ian Glassey
Fund, held by the Advance
AshburtonCommunity
Foundation, andisbeing
undertaken by environmental
scientist Fred Overmars.
The working group includes
walkway society members
Alan Totty, Robert Schikker,
Barry Austin andCharles Ross
and wellknown local Jack
Allan, who is undertaking the
fundraisingrole.
Providing excellent and
active support to the working
groupare the preferred
contractors for theproject
includingShane Reynolds,
contracting manager,Fulton
Hogan, Ashburton (bridge
installation); Cam Bissettof
D&E Track &Trail (track
building); and Colin Hunt of
ERL Engineering, Ashburton
(bridgemanufacturer).
Mr Ross said the preferred
contractors were all most
experienced in their
respective fields andthe
working groupremained
enthusiastic about returning a
trackto the falls.
Vehicleswanting to go on the
February 14 safari will meet at
Mt Somers Domain between
8am and 9am to registerfirst,
with the convoy moving off to
LakeHeron after 9am.
Peopleare advisedtobring
lunch, drinks andsunscreen.
Cultural Bite to be held in domain
Ashburton’s ethnic
celebration Multi Cultural
Bite on February 6has a
change of venue this year, with
the Ashburton domain set to
host the popular event.
It will be held at the corner
of Walnut Avenue and West
Street, close to the domain
paddling pool and playground,
from 10am until 2pm.
It will be followed by
Waitangi Day at the Pa, at
Hakatere Marae, from 3pm.
Multi Cultural Bite is an
awardwinning festival that
provides an opportunity for
different ethnic groups within
the community to showcase
their culture. This year will be
the 12th running of the
popular event.
Performing arts, interactive
children’s activities and
ethnic food stalls, selling bitesized
portions of their typical
national dishes, will operate
throughout the day.
Organisers are encouraging
the community to continue
celebrating the day at
Hakatere Marae, where there
will be food, waiata (songs),
games, bouncy castles and
other familyoriented
activities.
Multi Cultural Bite trustee
Selwyn Price said food stalls
would be organised in regional
groups with acentralised stage
that encouraged the notion of a
virtual tour of the world
through food.
There would be astreet
market feel to things and
stallholders were encouraged
to take to the stage.
Other local cultural groups
were also lined up to perform.
Mr Price said the domain
was an ideal venue that
offered more space to spread
out than the usual site on East
Street.
He and his fellow trustees
were looking forward to Bite
and the event at the marae,
which would help
commemorate and celebrate
New Zealand’s national day
and its bicultural foundations.
The public is encouraged to
bring picnic blankets and
chairs and to enjoy the food
and performances on offer on
the day.
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RIVERTRAIL
The whole LakeHood River Trail
has reopened for bikers and
walkers.Asection of the track from
Boundary RoadtoGrove Farm
Road wasclosedlastyearwhile the
Ashburton District Council
undertook a$7.7 million wastewater
project.The trail starts at the
northern end of LakeHood andruns
to the Ashburton bridgeonState
HighwayOne.
ART WORKSHOP
Award-winning artist Vashti
Johnstone will run atwo-day acrylic
painting workshopinAshburton in
early March. The workshopwill
allowparticipants to explorethe
median under the guidanceofthe
former Methven-basedartist.
Numbers on the course are capped
at 10 and it will be held at the
Ashburton Society of Arts’ Short
Street studio on March 5and 6. It
costs $110 for ASAmembersand
$120for others.Toregistercontact
RozLedingham on 021 718633 or
email ashsocart@gmail.com.
COUNCIL BUILDER
Naylor Love has beenconfirmedas
the preferredcontractorfor
construction of the Ashburton
DistrictCouncil’s new library and
civiccentre.
Detailed contract negotiationsare
under way with the outcomeof
thesetobeannouncedassoon as
possible.
The announcementofNaylor
Loveasthe preferred contractor
follows an open tender process and
assessment of thesetenders by a
panel includingcouncillors, senior
council staff, andindependentthird
party experts.
The building on BaringSquare
Eastwill costaround $51.6 million.
METHVEN POOLFUN
The Methven CommunityPoolwill
hostabacktoschool party and
corporatechallenge eventon
January 30. Funracesstart from
3pm andwill be followed by the
annualcorporate challenge at 4pm.
There is an early bird specialof$20
for thecorporate challenge andif
you signupwith another businessat
the same time, justone entry fee is
payable.There is alsofreerace
entry for sports clubsand schools
with the early bird special, which
runsuntil January 23.Email teams
to methvenpool@gmail.com with a
team contactphonenumber.
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Teacher nails job satisfaction
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ever fanciedmakingyour own
chest of drawers or coffee
table?
Night woodworking classes
are about to restartat
AshburtonCollege andtutor
Chris Thompson said there
was ahugeamountof
satisfaction in building your
own furniture.
Theretired college
woodwork teacher has been
teaching eveningclasses for 15
years. His students range from
novices to master carvers.
Theclassesare held on
Tuesdays from7pm until 9pm,
with eight classes aterm(four
termsinthe year); the cost is
$180 per term.
Chrissaid the class was able
to use the specialty
woodworking facilities at
college and so had access to
industrialmachines, fit for big
and small jobs.
‘‘People can come along and
learn how to make something
and havethe equipmenttobe
able to make it.
‘‘The equipmentis
industrialsized. Thereisabig
saw finisher that can cut full
sheetsofplywood and a
thicknesser, whichmachines
timber to aspecific thickness.’’
Thestudents chose all
mannerof projectsand Chris
teachesthemthe skills they
need to do the job.
Woodwork tutor Chris Thompson is ready for anew group of night students.
‘‘Thereisalot of satisfaction
in building your own furniture.
Insteadofbuyingacoffee
table,you get the timber and
build it from scratch.
‘‘Thereishuge satisfaction
for me too watchingpeople
walkout proudlywiththeir
work.’’
Chris said covid over the
past 10 months had led to many
people rediscovering the
challengeofdoing things for
themselves andhehoped some
newwoodworkers would be
keen to join his class.
Thewoodwork masteris
workingonachallenge
himself, completing afolding
table for asuperyacht
currently being completedin
Whangarei.
Thecomplicated job has
taken about 70 hours so far and
involves differenttimbers,
careful grain selection and
PHOTO LINDA CLARKE
features necessary for alife at
sea. He is relishing the work,
which takeshim back to days
as aboatbuilder before he
becameateacher.
The first Ashburton evening
woodwork class starts on
February 9. Prospective
students shouldcallChris on
027 434 668 to discuss their
projectideas or emailhim on
chris@thompsonwoodworking.nz
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8 Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021
Rakaia’s icy past
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abus tourwith on board
geologists to lookatthe landforms
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Encouraging youth
involvement, expanding
rural connections and
building on existingworks
are someofthe goals of new
NeighbourhoodSupportcoordinator
SueAbel.
Drawn to the challenges
offered in thecoordinator
role, Sue has been settling in
over thepast month and
relocating to officeswithin
the AshburtonPolice station.
Sue has alsobeen getting
up to speed with thework
doneby former coordinator
Christine Richards, who
steppeddown in August, and
the set up of AshburtonGets
Ready.The programme, set
up with Civil Defence, is a
database to allow regional
warningstobesent through
emergencymobile alerts. It
has been joined by people at
4931 addressesinthe
AshburtonDistrict. It’s part
of acoordinated community
response that can be used
when hazardous events such
as fire, flood or earthquake
happens.
Neighbourhood Support
was alsopart of the
AshburtonCivil Defence
Local Welfare Committee
which provides welfare
assistance duringan
emergencyevent so Sue has
spent time learning the ins
and outsofhow the
organisation works withCivil
Defence. She has gained
valuable insight from Civil
New Neighbourhood Support coordinator Sue Abel.
Defence managerJames
Lamb andfrom trainingwith
those in similar roles in
Rolleston.
Sue was drawntothe
challenges offered in the coordinator
role.
It was an established role
withgreat potential but it
could still be developed
further, she said.
On the horizon was more
engagement withyouth and
furtherreach with outlying
areas of the districttomake
it betterconnected to the
community, she said.
Neighbourhood Support
reliedoncommunity
support, which in turn
helpedcommunity wellbeing
as it brought people together
to create safe andresilient
environments. There were
alsoplans to partnerwith
Police to reducecrime as a
way to support the
community.
Suehas worked in avariety
of supportroles in the
community in the past
including as Plunket carseat
rental coordinator at
Plunket and workedfront of
houseatIdea Services.
She alsospent many years
working behind thescenes
for her husbandLeigh’s
plastering business.
Nowtheir adult children
hadflownthecoop she was
lookingforward to getting
betterfamiliarised with the
community through hernew
role.
People wanting
information cancontactSue
on 3083558 or sign up online
at www.ashburton.getsready.
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021
9
Compromise needed
on freshwater reforms
IAN MACKENZIE
ECan Councillor
I’d like to report that
after just over 12
monthsasyour ECan
councillor Ihave
sortedeverything and
the world or at least
this district is abetter
place.
Ican’t and Ihaven’tand it
isn’t!
The challenges we faceare
diverse and complicated and
politicians and their politics
tend to add to those
complications.
The biggest threat our
community faces is the raw
implications of government’s
Essential Freshwater reforms
(EFW).
The requirements of these
reforms in terms of meetinga
very low nitrate status in all our
freshwater bodies meansthat
farming of any kind on much of
the plains will have to stop.
Some extensive ranching
could be permitted.
The consequential loss of
hundreds of millionsofdollars a
year from our district’s economy
will have adevastating effecton
our whole community.
Richard Fitzgerald’s reportto
the Ashburton District Council
gave us awarning as to the
magnitude of that impact
especially on thosethat relyon
servicingruralbusinesses.
Not surprisingly leaders in
our community including our
national,regional and district
politicians, are working on
developing acase for some
compromise to the EFW in the
hope thatwecan persuade those
in charge to agree to that
compromise.
Compromise is important.
We needtocompromise
between allowing some of the
effects of human occupationon
our environmentand trying to
maintain ahealthy
environment. Without some
compromise then all past and
futuredevelopment, both rural
and urban may be at risk.
Think of the risktolife,
property and businessesiffor
the sakeofthe environment we
pulleddown the floodbanks to
let the Ashburton riverflow
wherever and whenver it likes.
This need for compromise was
evident at ameeting up
at LakeClearwater the
other day to discuss
what couldbedone to
address the problems
with the lake.
The lakehas flipped
to apoor stateafter
years of decline in
health. Mostofus
would have hoped and thought
thatretiring over90per cent of
the lake’scatchment to
conservation park fromfarming
13 years ago would haveatleast
halted the decline and
protected the lake but it hasn’t.
It wouldappear thatthere
may be multiplecausesfor the
decline; from farming in the
catchment to sewerage from the
village, warmer winters, the
effects of the floods up there 15
months ago, and legacy issues
fromback in time.
It may even be that shutting up
mostofthe catchmentin
conservation park has
contributed in various waysto
the problem.
The meeting, thatconsisted
mainly of across section of the
Ashburton community, was for
the most part constructive and
reasoned. They want to identify
whatiscausing the problems up
there by working with the
districtand regional councils,
theyalso wanttoensure that
theyare minimising their own
effects, and theywant to find
solutions.
Theywant to see the lake
return to ahealthy status but
theyalso wanttoretain their
ability to live in and interact
withall thatthe Ashburton basin
has to offer.
The wider Ashburton
community is no different. We
all wantboth aprosperous
economy and ahealthy
environment. If we push
economic and recreational goals
too hardthen the environment
may suffer.
If we pushenvironmental
goals too hard then we risk
destroying our community. We
need to compromise!
I’ll be tryingtoget those
compromises in some sort of
appropriate balance so that our
community can prosper across
all the wellbeings.
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reasonedadviceand help to
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths
ALLAN, Maurice Charles
(Morrie). Promoted to Glory on
his 94th birthday, December 20,
2020, at Terrace View Retirement
Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved
husband of the late Chris. Much
lovedDad of Brian (Australia), and
Pauline and Colin Read. Treasured
Grandad of Michael Opele, Kevin
and Louise Opele, and Elisa and
Peter Weir. Great Granddad of
Georgia, and Finn. Messages to
the Allan family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton, 7740. Many thanks
to the staff at Terrace View and
Dr Penny Holdaway for their
excellent care and unconditional
love of Dad and the family over
the years. A Memorial service to
celebrate Morrie’s life has been
held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
BAIN, Peter Lachlan
MacKinnon: On January10, 2021
peacefully at Radius Millstream,
Ashburton. Aged 88 years.Dearly
loved husband of the late Marie.
Much loved father and fatherin-law
ofAland Karen, and Bob
and Alayna. Treasured Gramps/
Grandpa of Kate, and Maddy;
and Lachie. Messages to the Bain
family c/- P.O. Box472, Ashburton
7740. A service to celebrate
Peter’s life will be held in our
chapel cnr East and Cox Streets
Ashburton onThursday January
14 commencing at 2.00pm,
followed by cremation at the
AshburtonCrematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
DAVIDSON, Malcolm (Sandy),
on January 7, 2021. Peacefully at
Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged
70 years. Dearly loved husband
of Liz. Loved father and fatherin-law
of Shane and Julia, Tim
and Rachel, Cody and Georgie,
and Anna and Jamie.Loving Pops
to Phoenix, Angus and Elliot.
Messages to the Davidson family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
Aservice to celebrate Sandy’s life
has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
de WYS Nick, on December 30,
2020 at Coldstream Lifecare,
Ashburton, aged 70 years. Passed
away peacefully with his family by
his side. Loving husband of Hilda
and father of Roberta, and Blair.
Father-in-law ofGreg, and Laura,
and Grandad of Edwin, Barbera,
Gerald, James, and Aachie.
Messages to the de Wys family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
AMemorial Service for Nick has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
GREEN, Freda, on January5,2021
at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.
Passed away peacefully
surrounded by her loving family,
aged 100 years. Dearly loved
wife ofthe late George. Much
loved mother and mother-inlaw
of Bryan and Eileen, and
Alison and TedMoore. Treasured
Nana of Andrew, Sheryl, the
late Jeffrey, and Megan; Gene,
Kerryn, Emma and their partners.
Loved great Nana of her 11 great
grandchildren.
Messages to the
Green family c/- P O Box 472,
Ashburton7740. In lieu of flowers
donations to Ashburton StJohn
would be much appreciated
and may beleft atthe service. A
servicetocelebrateFreda’s life has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
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GREEN, Freda, on January 5,
2021. Dearly loved Nana of Gene
and Amanda Moore, Kerryn and
Nathan Hurrell and Emma and
Graham Todd. Adored Gran to
Tāne, Moana, Ashton, Taylah, Jett,
Millar and Riley.
“Your life wasablessing,
Ourmemories areprecious.
You’re lovedbeyond words,
Andmissedbeyond treasures”.
Foreverloved, and alwaysinour
hearts xxx
HANRAHAN, Catherine Joan
(Joan), on December 24,
2020. Passed away peacefully
at Rosebank Hospital and Rest
Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years.
Loveddaughterofthe late Patrick
and Mary Hanrahan. Much loved
sister and sister-in-law ofBeatrice
andthe late Iain Weir,Monica and
the late BrianHanrahan, and Mary
Hanrahan (Sister Mary). Dearly
loved aunt ofall her nieces and
nephews and great aunt of all
her great nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the Rosebank
residence and staff for their love
and careofJoan. Messages to the
Hanrahan family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton7740. ARequiem Mass
to celebrate Joan’s life has been
held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
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HARGREAVES, William
Robert (Bill): Passed away
peacefully surrounded by family
on January 9th, 2021 at Tuarangi
Home. Aged 87 years. Dearly
loved husband of Helen, much
loved father and father-in-law of
Grant and Barb, Trudy and Alan
Tarbotton, Rachel and Bryce
Prendergast. Loving grandad
of Sam and Bryce, Luke, Alex,
George and the late Gemma,
Joshua and Hannah, and greatgrandad
of Maia. Many thanks
to all staff at Princes Court and
TuarangiHome fortheir excellent
careand unconditional love to Bill
and family over the last fewyears.
AcelebrationofBill’s lifehas been
held.“Avery special man now at
peace.”
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
HODGKINSON, Marie June
(June): Peacefully with family,
in the loving care ofthe staff at
Radius Millstream, Ashburton on
Thursday, January 7, 2021 aged
83 years. Dearly loved wife of
the late Peter, cherished mother
and mother-in-law of Michelle
and Peter Rumping (Ashburton),
Cherie and Carl Marshall
(Birdwood, South Australia),
and Marie and Bob (Southland).
Adored Nana of Michael and
Angela, Claire and Kurt; and Holly
and Morne, loved great Nana
of Anna, Lucia, James, Sophia,
Matthew, Christopher, Peter, and
Leon, and Holly’s babyonthe way.
Loved sister of the late Paul
Purton, Dorothy and the late
Charlie Timlin, Jimmy Purton, and
Ann Purton, and loved aunty of
Cath, and Rose.
Messages to: The Hodgkinson
family,c/- PO Box6035, Ashburton
7742.
In lieu of flowers donations to the
Westpac Rescue Helicopter would
be appreciated and may be made
at the service.
ARequiemMass forJune has been
held.
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027 637 1229
HYAM, George Samuel John:
Passed away peacefully at
Terrace View Retirement Village,
Ashburton onJanuary 6th, 2021.
In his 100th year. Dearly loved
husband of the late Valerie.
Loved father of David, and
Greg. Dearly loved father-inlaw
toKaryn. Loved Grandad to
Jonathan, Samuel, Nicole, and
Jessica. Loved great Grandad to
Charlie,Eden, and Lincoln. Thank
you very much to Terrace View
staff for their wonderful care of
George. Messages to 16 Albert
Street, Netherby, Ashburton
7700. A private cremation for
George has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
KERR, Veronica Lucy, on
December 23, 2020. Passed away
peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare,
Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved
daughter ofthe late Annie and
John Kerr.
Much loved sister of
Bernadette (Ashburton), and
Arthur, Anne, Molly, Jim, Joe,
Bill, Lex, and Sister Maureen (all
deceased). Loved Aunt ofall her
nieces and nephews. Messages
to the Kerr family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton7740. ARequiem Mass
to celebrate Veronica’s life has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
KING, James Graham (Jimmy):
Passed away in Karen’s (Skinny’s)
arms. Peacefully after a brief
illness at home Ashburton on
December 22, 2020. Loved
brother of Les, Alan, the late
Ronny, Roy, Paul, Rebecca, and
their families. Loved son-inlaw
ofDoug and Ruby Jack and
brother-in-law ofAlyson, Warren,
and their families. Special thanks
to Dr Penny Holdaway, Caitlyn,
Katherine,and theDistrictnursing
team for their love and care of
Jimmy. Special thanks to Barry at
Paterson’s Funeral Services for his
guidance and care. At Jimmy’s
request aprivate cremation has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
MEYNELL, Cecil, on January 5,
2021. Peacefully at Terrace View
Retirement Village, Ashburton.
Aged 86 years. Loving father of
Rose, and Joe. Loved Grandad of
all his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Loved brother
to all his family.
Messages to
the Meynell family c/- POBox
472, Ashburton 7740. At Cecil’s
request aprivate cremation has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
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Karenon
308 7664 or
call into
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MOLLOY, Morris Henry, on
January 5, 2021. Passed away
peacefully at Terrace View
Retirement Village, Ashburton,
aged 79 years. Much loved
husband of Margaret. Loved and
respected father and father-inlaw
ofDavid and Sonia, Hamish
and Lisa, Robert and Barbara
(USA), and Grant and Allister.
Loved and admired Granddad to
Emily,and Julia; Olivia,Samantha,
and Josh; Austin, Hunter, and
Sheldon(USA)and theirpartners.
Messages to the Molloy family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
Aservice to celebrate Morris’ life
has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
ROONEY Brian Francis, on
5 January 2021. Passed away
peacefully at Princes Court
Lifecare, Ashburton, with his
family beside him, in his 93rd
year.Loved husband of Kathleen.
Loved father and father-in-law of
Kathleen and Kevin Bargent, Pete
Rooney and Wendy Wills,Sue and
Rolfe Stevens. Loved grandfather
of all his grandchildren. Messages
to the Rooney family c/- P O
Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Our
grateful thanks to the staff at
Princes Court for their loving
care ofBrian. In lieu of flowers
donations to St John Ambulance
or St Vincent dePaul would be
much appreciated and may be
left at the service. A Requiem
Mass to celebrate Brian’s life has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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03 3077433
ROONEY, Brian Francis, on
5 January 2021: Loved son of
Michael and Jessie Rooney
(ate of Winchmore.) Brother of
Doreen Jekyll, Valda Holland, and
Adrienne Newton. Brother-in-law
of Josephine Rooney. Brother and
brother-in-law of Jim and Dot
Rooney, Des Rooney, Ralph Jekyll,
Stan Holland and Garry Newton
(all deceased). Loved uncle of all
his nieces and nephews.
STONE, Beverley Joan, on
December 18, 2020.Passed away
peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare,
Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Loved
mother and mother-in-law of
Warren and Tracey, Grant and
Jennifer, Deborah, and Sharyn.
Loved grandmother of her 12
grandchildren and three great
grandchildren and beloved sister
of Pat Scobie. Messages to the
Stone family c/- P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740.
At Beverley’s
request aprivate cremation has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
THORNLEY, Thomas Eric
(Tom), on December 29, 2020.
Peacefully at Tuarangi Home,
Ashburton, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late
Dorothy. Much loved father and
father-in-law ofPeter and Rolien
(Auckland), Owen and Justine,
the late Warren, and Hamish
and Kathleen (Australia). Loved
and respected Grandad of Blake
(China), Todd and Randi (USA),
and great Granddad of Rori.
Lovedbrother and brother-in-law
of Doug and Jackie, and loved
best mate of Judy.
Messages
to the Thornley family c/- P O
Box 472, Ashburton. Donations
to Ashburton StJohn would be
appreciated. Special thanks to the
staff of Tuarangi Home for their
loving care ofTom. Aservice to
celebrateTom’s lifehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
WALKER, Ewan John (Snow):
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital
surrounded by family on
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
aged 81 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late
Mamae (Kris), cherished Dad and
father-in-law of Jan and Gavin
Begg (Ashburton), Trudy and
Peter Shaw (Australia), Philip
(Australia), and Robert and Trudi
(Australia), and abeloved Poppa
and great-Poppa.
Messages to: The Walker Family,
c/- PO Box6035, Ashburton7742.
Aservice tocelebrate Snow’s life
has been held.
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Acknowledgement
IRVINE, Colleen Mary: Bob, Ross
and Penny, Barry and Jennifer,
Murray and Kyle and their families
would like to sincerely thank all
those who sentflowers, cards and
messages of sympathyatthe time
of our loss of amuch loved wife,
Mum, Gran and great Gran. A
special thank you toTerrace View
RetirementVillage for their loving
careofColleen.
“All we havetodoisthink of youand
our world becomes brighter”
WELLMAN, Owen Donald:
Diana along with her family, wish
to thank everyone for the care
shown to them on the sudden
loss of a much loved husband,
father and grandfather. Thankyou
for the visits, phone calls, flowers
andbaking. Specialthanks to the
WestpacHelicopterandthevaliant
effort of Christchurch Hospital
I.C.U. team. Please accept this as
apersonal acknowledgement of
thanks to all.
“He will liveoninour hearts forever.”
In Memoriam
ESKER, Ricky: Rick you are loved
and missed each and everyday
Foryou aresomeone special who
meantmorethan wordscan say.
Take caretill we meet again.
Love Always
ESKER, Rick:
The memories Ihave Rick, bring
tears and asmile
Imiss youevery day
Love Always
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Phone307 8317
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Second water report on way
Ashburton District Councillors
have called for asecond report
on theimpact of Government’s
newnational policy statement
on freshwatermanagement,
andthey expect it to be more
direthan the first.
Areport last month said
farmprofitability wouldfall by
$57.9million per year and farm
expenditureby$139.9m as
farmers changed their systems
to meet Canterburytargets of
6.9mg of nitrate alitre in
waterways. The second report
will look at the impact of
meeting Government’s new
2.4mg target,levelledacross
the whole of New Zealand.
Councillors know the news
will be worse as the second
reportwill also takeinto
account thespinoff of that
reduced profitabilityand
spendingonthe wider
community, which includes
retailers in Ashburton and
those businesses supporting
farmers.
In their last meeting of 2020,
councillors asked their new
agriculture adviser Richard
Fitzgeraldtoget on withthe
second report. It will cost
around$70,000.
Thereport will look at the
cost of meeting the 2.4mg level
in MidCanterbury, and its
flowon effect in the district.
Other options were more
expensive reportslooking at
meeting all theNPS
freshwatertargets in Mid
Canterbury(there are 23),and
in Canterbury.
Farmers across the district,
most helped by their irrigation
schemes andoperating under
farm environment plans,are
already working towards
reducing nitrate leaching.
They arealso leadingprojects
such as the managedaquifer
recharge scheme, which
injects clean river water into
underground aquifers to dilute
nitrate concentrations and
raise groundwater levels.
Mr Fitzgerald said there had
been alot of discussion around
the flowon effectsonthe
economy of meeting thenitrate
targets.
The report looking atthe
impact of all NPS targets on
Mid Canterbury could be
nearly $150,000 and the wider
Canterbury report around
Ted Wood (left) receives his sapphire pin from Ashburton Rotary
Club president Rodger Letham.
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Giveyour leftovers
anicer place to live.
Mayor Neil Brown
$200,000.
He said themethodology
usedinthe Mid Canterbury
reports could be easilyapplied
by other Canterbury councils
to see theeffects in theirareas.
Ashburtonmayor Neil
Brownsaid council was
pushing back on nitratelevels
it felt wereunachievablein
MidCanterbury. While
nitrates were an issuehere,
other councils wereconcerned
about other targets in the NPS.
Theonesizefitsall
approach was widely criticised
by farmers duringthe
consultation stage of the new
Government policy.
Canterbury mayors have
already formed aworking
group to look at the impact of
thefreshwater policyontheir
districts.They have seen the
firstAshburton reportand are
awaiting the second.
Cr Angus McKay saidthe
Ashburton council could
pressurethe regional council
on its NPS implementation
timetable but it neededfacts to
support its case.
He said councils all around
thecountry wouldnow be
lookingathow theNPS would
affect them.
Cr Stuart Wilson saidit
wasn’t just farmers who were
affectedby the freshwater
targets; the economic effects
would be felt by retailers and
the‘‘social fabric’’ of the
district.
Mr Brown said farmers
needed time andscience to
meet thetargets.‘‘We just want
to dispute theoneswecan’t
achieve.’’
Rotary rewards
Ted’s 50years
Ted Wood has joined aselect
group within Rotaryand is now
the proud recipient of a
sapphire pin.
The pin marks 50 years as a
member of AshburtonRotary
Club and was formally handed
over just beforeChristmas.
The accolade and service
acknowledgement came as a
surprise to the formerdentist,
who wasput forward for the
pin by the club.
Mr Wood, who is 86, said he
was proudto have been
involved with Rotaryover five
decades anddelighted to
receive the pin.
‘‘Rotary has given me the
opportunity to meet people
and make friends over the
years and also to do some good
in the community.’’
He was club presidentin
197677 andhad been secretary
and director in histime and
had thoroughly enjoyed his
involvement.
‘‘I still go to the weekly
meetingsand I’m not planning
on stepping backfrom the club
anytime soon.’’
Ashburton RotaryClub
president Rodger Letham said
Ted Wood had givenan
enormous amount of service to
hisfamily, his communityand
to Rotary.
He had always been ahuge
supporter of the club’s auction
andwas now astalwart of
annualfundraiser Bookarama,
where he sortedbooks and was
behind the microphone
advisingthe buyerswhat do to
andwhere to look.
As wellashis careerasa
dentist, Mr Wood is aqualified
accountant andformer
member of Ashburton Borough
Council. He andhis wife Pearl
have brought up five children.
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CBD
works
continue
Thanks for your support and
keepshoppinglocally is the
message from Ashburton
retailersasthey prepare for a
new trading year.
Health 2000 ownerBob
McDonald said feedback from
business owners indicatedgood
supportfrom localshoppers in
the leadup to Christmaswith
somecustomers deliberately
choosing to spend only in
Ashburtonasasign of support.
After ayear of Covid19 and
CBD roadworks, it was
important thatlocal support
continue, he said.
An ongoing challenge wasthe
beautificationwork in theCBD,
with contractors finishingupon
TancredStreet andnow moved
on to EastStreet.
People are beingadvised to
drivewith care as parking and
traffic flow will be affected.
Another challengecould be
reducedfarmerspending on
the back of work to meetnew
freshwater regulations.
TheAshburton District
Councilisspending$15 million
revitalising the town centre and
Mr McDonald said Tancred
Street waslooking goodafterits
treatment.
TruLine Civilwill complete
footpathpaving and concreting
thereinthe week starting
January 18. Thefinaltouches,
including streetfurniture,
lights, gardensand parking
sensorswill be completed late
Januaryorearly February.
Work on EastStreet will not
requirethe same level of
underground work and will
begin with new stormwater
infrastructure in four key
locations; someintersections
will be temporarily closed.
East Street trafficmovements
and parking willbeaffected by
thework,sodrivers should be
aware of changes. Detours will
be in place andpedestrian
access remains.
Work on BurnettStreet will
also beginthismonth,
beginning with new footpath
outsidethe former Braided
Rivers building.
Burnett Street will become
permanently one way(entering
from Cass Street) fromlate
February.
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Rakaia Rugby Club
The Rakaia Rugby Club annual
general meeting was held in
December. The meeting was well
attended.
Prior to the start of the meeting
Ralph Cornelius, alongtime
member of the club, was
inducted as club patron by the
club president, Mark Hanrahan.
Election of officers: President,
Mark Hanrahan; vicepresident,
Warren Jones; secretary/
treasurer, John Lawler; JAB
captain, Dean Ford.
Committee: David Boag, Mark
Boag, Kyle Gray, Richard
Stewart, Chris Burrows, Jason
Eaton, Malcolm Chubb, Garth
Fechney, Tom Blyth, Bruce
Perry, Murray Burrowes, Philip
Rushton.
In his report Mark Hanrahan
summarised on the events during
the year that had impacted on the
club's normal functions and
events. It is important to look
ahead to the challenges that will
require addressing.
The financial report showed
that the club is in asound
position. The fundraising
committee's activities continued
to maintain the club's financial
status.
Prior to Christmas members
responsible for the open grade
and JAB teams have started
putting their plans for 2021
together. Their aim is to foster
rugby in our community.
Parents, former players and
people interested would be
welcome to participate in Rakaia
club rugby. Feel free to call John
Lawler, club secretary, your
interest will be forwarded to the
appropriate people (033027328).
At the conclusion of the AGM,
Mark Hanrahan presented a
special trophy to John Lawler
recognising 50 years of
continuous service as secretary
of the club.
Ashburton Bowling Club
We are all up and running now
into 2021, anew year, with a
somewhat dubious one being left
behind us!
Our 2021 Friday Triples on
January 8, sponsored by Toyota,
started with 2full greens and not
one cancellation from the
original entries! Akeen breeze
blew but the bowling was well up
to standard. The results are as
follows:
1st BHarper BMayson M
Foggo –3wins, 15 ends, 37 points
2nd MAnderson JKewish G
Crack –3wins, 15 ends, 28 points
3rd GBishop LMills JMills –3
wins, 14 ends, 37 points
4th RBennett SHoldom B
Holdom –3wins, 13 ends, 36
points
5th CDennis JArgyle C
Cleghorn –2wins, 1draw, 13
ends, 28 points
6th RHerriott DMurcot W
Herriott –2wins, 1draw, 12 ends,
22 points
7th DKinvig DPrendergast P
Quinn –2wins, 17 ends, 32 points.
Our Saturday Rollover Triples
suffered in numbers from men’s
and women’s competition entries
and volunteer markers. More can
be expected to take part next
week. 1st with 2wins, 18 ends, 14
points were TWatson, CCross, B
Wilson and 2nd with 1win, 8
ends, 13 points were ABlain, R
Keeling, MCampbell. (Not
recorded before, on December 19
numbers were certainly down
due to the time of year, but 1st
were TWatson and MCampbell,
2nd were BWilson and M
Knudsen.
Also on Saturday the qualifiers
for the Nan Marsh Ladies Singles
Section Play took place at
Allenton. Agood quota of
Ashburton ladies took part and
played very well. Four, namely
Wendy Suttie, Wendy Herriott,
Alison Gibbs, Barbara Skilling
have qualified for January 16. In
the 1st round Barbara Skilling
plays Wendy Herriott, while our
other 2players have byes into the
2nd round.
And also on Saturday the
Lowry Cup Men’s Singles Section
Play took place at Hampstead
and Ashburton. Brentton
Donaldson and John Kewish
have qualified. Abig thank you
goes to all our men who
volunteered as markers for this
day.
Agood contingent of Ashburton
men and ladies entered the Subcentre
Over 60’s competition at
Allenton on Monday.
Our Ashburton Ladies
Handicapped Singles was played
on Tuesday.
Acontingent of Ashburton
ladies traveled to Methven
yesterday for the Edna Low
ladies fours.
Tomorrow the Friday Triples,
sponsored by Toyota, will again
be played at Ashburton.
Happy New Year everyone,
good bowling, stay well, stay safe!
Ashburton Golf Club
Abig field took to the course on
Saturday thanks to the fine
weather. The course was in
immaculate condition, not a
breath of wind, so if you failed to
play well then there was only one
thing to blame. The less said
about this writer’s round the
better. Sorry Gav!
Dave Morrison lead the way
with avery impressive 41 points,
Idare say he would have had to
shoot under par gross to get that.
He pipped Dylan Stoddart and
Bruce Ferriman on countback, so
well played all of you.
The great scores that Dave and
Dylan got also catapulted them
into the final of the Property
Brokers shootout. Everyone was
watching the scoreboard
carefully in the clubrooms as all
the scores were entered. Some
players jumped up, many fell
down, but after the dust settled
we had the final 19 sorted out.
This year’s final 19 for the
Property Brokers Shootout are
Bev Chinn, Dylan S, Bevan
Wilson, Blair Snowball, Richard
Mc, Grant Smith, Craig Bain,
Terry Molloy, Barry Jury, Pete
Morrison, Dave M, Ray Lambert,
John Power, Jeff Hewitt, George
Brown, Bruce Day, Paul May,
Cheryl Yates and Tuffy Sa.
This really is avery strong
field. By my reckoning we have
half of them playing off single
handicaps, one previous winner
and acouple of beaten finalists.
It is going to be agreat game to
watch and there will be lots of
chip offs in store.
Aform guide has been written
and is available in the club for all
to read and should be on the
website soon. Hamish will be
holding an auction this Saturday
after golf and the big race kicks
off Sunday week the 24th at
10am. Pop along it is always a
great spectacle.
This Saturday we have club
opening day, this is amixed day
playing Canadian Foursomes
Pairs. Mixed pairs for the AC
Browne Cup and Men’s Pairs for
the Smith salver. The mixed days
are always alot of fun down at
the Brandon, the clubrooms
seem to have adifferent vibe
when everyone is there. Normal
start times.
Quick note to beware of
runaway electric trundlers, we
seem to have quite afew of these
at the course now and they do
have atendency to flick
themselves on now and again.
The latest sighting of this
phenomena was on the second
hole last Saturday when poor old
Dave Robertson’s little legs were
going ten to the dozen and he
tried to run down his trundler
heading up the third. At least we
don’t have any water hazards to
lose them into.
Till next week, good golfing.
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Feedback positive for
popular summer school
METHVEN SUMMER SCHOOL
Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021
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MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Another successful
programme has beenticked
off by the committee that
works hard to organise the
longrunning Methven
Summer School.
Running for over35years,
this year’s summerschool
offered more than 25 courses
and over 200 participants.
Summer school chairperson
Sandy Redmond said feedback
had been very positive and
numbers on par with previous
years.
People had been veryhappy
with the workshops they had
taken and what had been
offered.
Mrs Redmond said it was not
easy task to line up courses,
tutors and then take entries,
but positive feedback made
the taskworthwhile.
The organising committee of
10 volunteers was made up of a
mix of personalities who
offered adiverse range of
viewsand course suggestions.
‘‘There are not too many
summer schools left running
thesedays,soweare proud of
whatwe are able to offer.
‘‘Every year likeminded
people sign up to tackle
courses, have fun and extend
themselves, which is great to
see.’’
Mrs Redmond said the
summer school ran at only a
small profit, which covered
the costs of acoordinator.
‘‘We were lucky that the 2020
summer school wasall
wrapped up before covid hit
and that we were able to go
ahead as usual with this year’s
programme.’’
She believed the learning
opportunity and convivial
atmosphere at the summer
school was good for mental
health, especially after a
challenging year.
The summer school
committee wasvery grateful
for the support of Mount Hutt
College which generously
offered its facilities every
year, she said.
New look with chalk paint
Dorie resident Carol Hayton
stylishlytransformeda
commode boughtfor $2, while
others tackleddated mirror
frames, bedsidetables,stools
and drawers at achalk paint
workshoprun at therecent
Methven Summer School.
The drab and
undistinguished looking
commode was bought from
Wastebusters.
It was cleaned and then had
chalk paint and adeerdesign
stencilappliedtogive it a
completely new andunique
look.
‘‘I lovedthe process of
taking anot very pretty piece
of furniture and giving it new
life,’’ said Mrs Hayton.
The process of applying
chalk paint had been
explained, she had achosen a
colour and had gonefor it.
Addingher own stencil
designhad further
personalised the piece.
The summerschoolcourse
attracted eight students and
includedSouthCanterbury
resident Anne Laing who
broughtalong adrab, brown
reproductionVictorian mirror
stand andsurround.
She appliedagrey/black
chalk paint andthen sealed
the piece withwax to give it a
Carol Hayton works on applying her stencil to the wooden
commode she bought for $2.
PHOTO MICK JENSEN
stylishnew look.
The oneday workshop was
run jointly by SuzyMcPherson
and Amanda Beswick.
Mrs McPherson said the
course was about
demonstrating how youcould
easily transform afamily
treasure,give old furniture a
new life andturn something
old and dated into something
stylish and shabby chic with
justacoatofchalk paint.
Chalk paintwas aversatile
furniturepaint, neededno
sanding or priming, and could
be brushed on to wood, metal
and laminate.
Working together with chocolate are Methven residents (from left)
Heather Shearer and Wendy Carter.
PHOTO MICK JENSEN
Chocolate heaven
There was aheady smell of
chocolate in the air as you
walked intothe food and
nutrition classroom at Mount
Hutt College last week.
Chef and tutor Steve Le Corre
shared his passion and
knowledgewith 10 enthusiastic
women at achocolatemaking
workshop held as part of the
Methven Summer School’s 2021
programme.
Thechocolatier explained the
origins and variousqualities of
chocolate and demonstrated
how to temper chocolate
couverture.
Students then got to work on
coating almond florentines with
chocolate, making hand coated
truffles and then coating arich
Watercolours tackled
Local art identity Susie
Millichamp sharedher skills
and knowledge of watercolours
at arecent twodaypainting
courseinMethven.
TheAlfordForestbased
artist had nine students in her
class and shared her ideas on
composition, colourand
techniques.
Artists brought their own
materials andpainted from two
landscape photostaken in
Otago and Canterburyonthe
first day andthen of landscapes
from Marlborough and Tasman
on day two.
Mrs Millichampsaidher aim
was to create arelaxed
environment where artists
could ‘‘get in the zone’’ and
work on their projects.
It was her fourthtime
tutoring at the Methven
Summer School.
Vienna torte with chocolate
ganache.
Mr Le Corre saidNew
Zealandmade Whittaker’s
chocolate was asgoodasany of
the fancy european chocolate
for working with.
He usually usedaa
combinationofmilk and dark
and preferred his dark to be 62%
cacao.
‘‘Once you start using over
72% cacao the chocolate starts
to get quite bitter and loses its
natural sweetness,’’ he said.
Mr Le Corre has apassionfor
pastry work and is atutor at Ara
Institute in Timaru. He ran a
similar chocolate class last year
at the summerschool and will
be back next year.
Artist Susie Millichamp (at rear)
watches on as Sam Jenkinson
works on her watercolour.
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Juniors on stage at rehearsals at the summer singing school.
Love of singing draws 100
Around 100 young singers have
been putthrough their paces at
the Mid Canterbury Summer
Singing School.
The week longsinging school,
now in its21st year, ended with
two impressivepublic concerts
at the event centre.
The iconic summer school
drew singersfrom the
Canterbury region and divided
them into two sections junior
andseniors.
Singing school director Jo
Castelow saidthoseattending
had alove of singingand
musicaltheatre.
They had sangamix of
familiarsongs and other less
knownsongs from thelikes of
SpringAwakening and Coco.
Juniors had tackled complex
songsfrom Frozen2,while
seniors were tested withsome
trickymedleys.
Mrs Castelow said many of
the 50 seniors had attended
previoussingingschools.
Themusical repertoire also
includedpieces fromMoulin
Rouge the Musical andHarriet
Tubman, an impressivemedley
of songs by Elton Johnand the
classic LedZeppelin tune
Stairway to Heaven.
Mrs Castelow saidjuniors
had impressed with twopart
harmonies, while seniorshad
pulled off four to sixpart
harmonies.
Singingschool alumni Julia
Bell was the guest
choreographerthis yearand
shared her stagecraft and
movement knowledgewith
singers.
Other alumniwill be invited
to choreograph at future
singing schools.
Mrs Castelow said anumber
of singing school alumni had
gone on to furtherstudies and
she enjoyedkeeping in touch
withthem.
Ashburton cadet Sebastian Van Rooyen up high on the ropes
course at Burnham.
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Cadets tackle ropes
Ashburton CadetUnit
membersenjoyed thethrills
of tacklingthe highropes
courseatBurnhamMilitary
Campbefore their Christmas
break.
Some25cadets wereupfor
the challengeand usedthe
courseasanend ofyearteam
building activityand
confidence builder.
Anumber of the group had
issueswithheights and the
activities were challenging
for some, said Ashburton
CadetUnitleader Major
CezarneRodgers.
All of the memberspushed
themselves past their comfort
zone andcompletedthings
with the support and
encouragement of other
members.
The lasttime unit members
tackledthe testingcoursewas
in 2015.
Health
&
Wellbeing
AshburtonChiropractic ...resolving spinal discomfort
AshburtonChiropractic is achiropractic clinic based in the
heartofAshburton.
Owner operatorDrDebraCurtin has been helping resolve
pain and discomfortinMid Cantabrians formorethan 10
years.
‘‘Pain is the body’s basic alarmsystemand tells us that
something is not working as well as it could,’’she says.
Chiropractic is the fastest growing drugless healing profession
in the worldwith people visiting achiropractorfor many
differentreasons including neck pain, back pain, headaches/
migraines,injuries (workplaceorsport), general health and
wellbeing,improvesleep,pregnancyand babies and ageing.
‘Aschiropractors we arelooking forparts of your spine and/
or body wherethereisalack of proper movementand will
adjust youthere–so don’t worryifitisnot whereyou feel the
pain,’’ Debrasays.
Chiropractic adjustments change the function in the partof
the brain called the “prefrontal cortex.”
It’s the partofyour brain thatisinvolved in pain perception
and is wherepain is perceived as acuteorchronic pain
episode.
It’s about having ahealthyspine to allowfree-flowof
Injury Prevention
HolisticHealth
• Relief from
back/spinalpain
• Improvedhealth and
injury prevention
• Move, heal,rest,
digestbetter
• ACC registered
03 308 9516
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
First Floor Smith &Church Building
Moore Street, Ashburton
nerve signals to the whole body and have the body free of
subluxations which allowthe body to move with ease.
Avertebral subluxation is the result of chemical,emotional
and physical interferencethatdisrupts the messages to and
from the brain.
Chiropractor’sare trained in the detection and correction of
vertebral subluxations by using specific adjustments to the
spine.
If youwanttoknowmore, or have afreechiropractic screen,
phone 308-9516 or book online at
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
2345919
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assist youwith awide range of issues including:
• Workand income
• Employmentissues
• Tenancy
• Family disputes
• ACC
• Health practicesand organisations
• Any meeting/appointmentwhereyou needa
supportperson
Ourvolunteer advocatesare available free
of charge.
Call AdvocacyCoordinator, Warren James
Phone 0272200 400
Email: Advocacyashburton@anglicancare.org.nz
2345951
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Athletes off to Colgate Games
Ashburton youngstersare
primed and ready to compete at
the 43rdannualColgate Games,
the country’s largest junior
athletics competition.
Sometwenty athletesfrom
the AshburtonAthleticsClub
will competeatthe South
Island event in Nelson,which
starts tomorrow. The North
Island equivalent was held last
weekend.
Close to 900athletes from71
clubs will run, throwand jump
atthe threedayevent at the
Saxton Field Sports Complex.
AshburtonAthletics Club
spokesperson AlanaPeck said
club athleteshad enjoyed a
great seasonsofar.
The club had 94 juniors, aged
from eight to 13 years, and 20
would make the trip north to
compete in up to five events
each.
Thoseevents includedshot
put, discus, long jump, high
jump and running events
rangingfrom60m to 1500m,
said Mrs Peck.
Theclub also had six relay
teams entered, includingtwo
medley teams that would
feature two 100m runners, a
200m runner, 400m runner and
800m runner.
Pictured at last week’s Lovelock Junior Classic in Timaru are
some of the 20 athletes from Ashburton Athletics Club
competing at the Colgate Games in Nelson from tomorrow.
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Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021
DRAW
15
Squash
invite
AshburtonSquash Club is
invitingbusinesses to sign up
for asocialcompetition starting
on February9.
Thecompetition will run
every Tuesday night for a
minimumofsix weeks andis
aimed at regular and new
players to the sport.
Each business team will
consist of three individuals,
one of whichislikely to have
played squash before. Each
team canhave alist of substo
call upon as well.
Therewill be threequickfire
matchesagainst opposing
business team playerseach
weekand competitors willbe
graded accordingtoability to
ensure games are evenly
matched.
The cost of ateam is $120 and
entries closeonFebruary 2.
Emailentries to
ashburtonsquashclub@hotmail.com
and includeplayer
names and contact details.
Ashburton Golf Club
Saturday,January16:
Theclub opening day is
scheduled with the AC Browne
Trophyfor Mixed pairs and the
Smith Salver formen’spairs.
Starting Times: Morning8am
and afternoon report at noon
for a12.30pmstart. Nine hole
golfersfrom 1.30pm.
RESULTS
Rowers in the boys eight boat head back to the boat shed after atraining session at Lake Hood.
Busy schedule ahead for rowers
Ashburton College rowers have
been training hard in
preparation for five regattas
lined up over the next nine
weeks.
Around 25 rowers will
compete at the Canterbury
ChampionshipsatLake
Ruataniwha, near Twizel this
weekend. Two weeks later the
South Island Club
championships willbeheldat
the same venue and then Lake
Hood will host the Canterbury
Juniorregatta at the end of
February.
The racing continues in early
March with the three day South
Island Secondary Schools
Championshipsand wraps up
with the pinnacle regatta, the
NZ Secondary Schools event
(Maadi) at Lake Karapiro,
Cambridgetwo weeks later.
Ashburton College rowers
have steppeduptraining over
the holiday break doing up to
six morning sessions andtwo
evening sessions aweek.
Training is on the water in the
mornings and focused on land
fitnessinthe afternoons.
The team is coached by
Justin Wall andhas been
fundraising tomeet the costs of
travelling to Maadi.
Ashburton Golf Club
The Radius Care winner over the field was
David Morrison with 41 pts on c/b. Other
winning scores were: Bruce Ferriman and
Dylan Stoddart 41; Bevan Wilson, Paul May,
Richard McKernan, Rodney O’Neill and Kevin
McStay 39; Terry Molloy 38; Shaun Hope, Jeff
Hewitt, Steven Richards, Al Jopson, Tim
Newton and Tufuga Sa 37.
Twos: Peter Morrison, Paul May, David
Morrison, Logan Tasker and Terry Kingsbury
(2).
Nearest the pins: The 3Stooges: Peter
Morrison; Docks Bar and Seafood Grill:
Sebastion McMillan; Value Plus Processing:
Terry Kingsbury; South Island Seeds: Gavin
Johnston; Property Brokers #6: Paul Clark;
Ton’s Thai Longest Putt #9: Dylan Stoddart;
Alluvial Restaurant Tinwald Spot Prize: Peter
Morrison.
Nine Hole Results:
The Harvey Bakehouse winner of the day
was Tonee Hurley with 22pts. Other winning
scores were: Mitchell Leith 20, Peter Wright 19
and Hughie Murchie 18.
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COUNCILBRIEF
5Baring SquareWest,Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz
East Street upgrades kick off
Week of 11 January2021 |ISSUE 11
LakeHood River
Trailremedied
Major improvements to Ashburton's
town centre are now only 12months
away from completion ascontractors
begin the newyearonEast Street.
The two-year streetscape revitalisation
project has already transformedCass and
Tancred Streets with wider footpaths, new
street furniture, plantings, a new road
surface and one-way access along some
streets.
The Tru-Line Civil contractors began
working on East Street this week,
installing new underground stormwater
infrastructure atthe Kermode and East
Ashburton bus
stop moves to
WalnutAvenue
If you're planning to catch the bus in
Ashburton or need to pick someone up
from their trip, make sure you head to
WalnutAvenue, not East Street.
The Ashburton bus stop has temporarily
moved next to the Ashburton Domain
to allow for the major CBD streetscape
upgrades to continue along East Street.
The relocated bus stop can be found
near the public toilets towards the
north-eastern corner of the Domain. It
was officially moved onWednesday 13
January.
Signs have been placed at the East Street
bus shelter advising people that the bus
stop has moved to Walnut Avenue, and
bus companies are advertising the new
location on their online booking sites.
Street intersection. Installations will
continue moving north toMoore Street
before switching to the Tancred, Burnett
and HavelockStreetintersections.
Residentsare being advisedthat the work
will force East Street tobeone-way only
(northbound traffic) while the work is
happening, but detourswill be in place.
New kerbs, gardens and footpaths will
then begin construction as the contractors
move back to the southern end of the
streettowards the start of February.
Learn more about the CBD streetscape
upgradesatashburtondc.govt.nz/cbd
Bikeriders willhaveaneasier time using
the recently reopened section of the
Lake Hood River Trail, after work was
completed last week toremove excess
shingle on thetrack.
The trail between Boundary Road and
Grove Farm Road had been reinstated
after the completion of the Ashburton
River Crossing &Pump Station project,but
riderswereinitially unabletobikethrough
the newly laid shingle veryeasily.
Seipp Construction, working on behalf
of the Council have gone back to fix the
issue, leaving the track primed for walks
and rides all the way from Lake Hood to
the Ashburton bridge.
Clean up at
Pendarves
Council is working totidy up some of
its old unused pits, with the Pendarves
pitonthe corner of Chertsey Kyle Road
currentlybeingcleared.
Many of the pits are untidy and
overgrownwithillegaldumping taking
placeonthese sites.
Council is keen to clean up the sites
while it considerspossible future uses.
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Week of 11 January2020 |ISSUE 11
PuddingHillRoadrepairs on theway
A2.1 kilometre section of Pudding Hill
Road outside Methven will beonthe
receivingend of rehabilitation workthis
month, fixing problems with the road
bitumen that had been failing inhot
conditions.
The Council has awarded the $430,000
contract to Fulton Hogan who will
complete the road works for 2.1km east
from the Drayton Road intersection.
Work is programmed to start mid-
January and is expected to be completed
in two months.
Pudding
Hill
72
77
Drayton Rd
77
Once finished, Fulton Hogan will move
to Fairfield Road West outside Fairton to
reconstruct almost half akilometreofthe
road betweenState Highway One and the
railway crossing.
The $150,000 project will repair pavement
failures as well as remove abuild up of
excess bitumen on the road surface.
View aninteractive map of road works
in the Ashburton District on the Council
website ashburtondc.govt.nz
KEY
Road work
COMMUNITY
NOTICEBOARD
ROAD CLOSURE
Pursuant to the Transport(Vehicular
Traffic Road Closure) Regulations
1965,noticeishereby given that for
the purpose of allowing the Festival
of Pipe Band Music to hold astreet
march the following roads will be
closed to ordinaryvehicular traffic
(withthe exception ofemergency
vehicles) forthe period indicated
hereunder.
Roadtobeclosed:
• ELIZABETH STREET, from Walker
Street to Grigg Street
• GRIGG STREET, from Elizabeth
StreettoPhilip Street
• PHILIP STREET, from Grigg Street
to Wills Street.
Period of Closure: From 11.30am
until 1:30pm on Sunday,14February
2021.
It will be an offenceunder the above
regulations forany person otherwise
than under authority of an authorised
permit to use the roads forordinary
vehicular traffic during the period of
closure.
Neil McCann
InfrastructureServicesGroup Manager
Pudding Hill Rd
Health warning reminder -LakeClearwateralgal bloom
Residents are being reminded to avoid
the water inLake Clearwater following
ahealth warning being issued bythe
Canterbury DHB’s Community and
Public Healthunit last month.
Potentially toxic blue-green algae
(planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in
thelake,whichissituatedintheAshburton
Lakes Basin area.
The type of cyanobacteria currently
present in high concentrations is
Synechocystis.
People shouldavoid the lakeand animals,
particularly dogs, should not be allowed
near the water until the health warning
hasbeen lifted.
Dr Ramon Pink Canterbury Medical
Officer of Health, saysthe algal bloom can
produce toxins harmful to humans and
animals.
“People should avoid contact with the
wateruntil further notice.
“Exposuremay cause skin rashes,nausea,
stomach cramps, tingling and numbness
around the mouth and fingertips. Ifyou
experience any of these symptoms visit
DIP RD
RDR
Pudding Hill Rd
77
Methven
your doctor immediately and please let
your doctor know if you have had contact
with the lakewater,” Dr Pink says.
No one should drink the water from the
lake atany time. Boiling the water does
not remove the toxin.
Animals that show signs ofillness after
coming into contact with the water or
algal scums should be taken toavet
immediately.
PROPOSALTO
CLOSE ROADS
Pursuant to the Transport(Vehicular
TrafficRoadClosure)Regulations
1965,noticeisherebygiven that
CJM’sEvents Limited,for the
purpose of holding Ride the Rakaia
event,proposes toclose the following
road to ordinary vehicular traffic for
the period indicatedhereunder.
Road proposedtobeclosed:
• RAKAIA BARRHILL METHVEN
ROAD between Baker Road and
Rakaia Domain
Period of Closure: 8.00am
and 3.00pm on Saturday,
20 February 2021
• RAILWAYTERRACEEAST between
Rolleston Street andMain South
Road (SH1)
Period of Closure: 6.00am
and 8.15am on Saturday,
20 February 2021
Anyperson objectingtothe proposal
is called upontolodgenoticeoftheir
objection and grounds thereofin
writing or email to Council by 4.00pm
on 18 February2021.
Neil McCann
Infrastructure Services Group Manager
11:15am
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EDUCATIONAL FEATURE
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ashburton College builds for the future
As alarge,local college we haveonoffer
the full range of academicand
vocational subjects appropriate to the
needs of your child.
We are also able to offer asignificant
menu of culturaland sporting
opportunitiesand activities, including
participationand competition at all
levels fromgive something agothrough
to competing in the national champs.
We encourage our students to get
involvedinsomething that is of interest
to them.
As acollegeweare looking at two
major changes, both of which are
reflective of similar societal and global
trends.
It has becomeclear that the worldof
employmentisgoing to be different in
the future. Attributessuchascreativity,
collaboration, problemsolving and
being an effective oral communicator
will increasingly be essential in the
workplace.
Thecovid crisis last year gave many of
us ataste of howthe world of work may
differ. With these developments in mind
we recognise that, looking to adifferent
future, we need to alter our
programmes.
As part of this changewehave offered
theinnovation stream to all students in
Years 9and 10. These changes willlink
into alterations pendingwith NCEA,
due forimplementation in 2022.
Theother change is that we are
striving to continue to be more
culturally accepting and welcoming as
ourcollege’s populationbecomes
increasingly diverse.
We recognise the desire to embrace
this diversity and become increasingly
culturally responsive and welcoming of
families, especially withthe planned
arrival of refugeestoour region.
Of course our other development is
planning for our new build.
The plans for our newcampus are
close to being finalised and these will be
shared withour community oncewe
have relevant costings approved. The
first of the earthworks should begin this
year.
However some things willalways
remain relevant. Our AshburtonCollege
valuesofPride, Quality and Respect are
promoted under theheading of the
‘‘AshColl Way’’.
These valuesare aconstantthat
prepare our students to make apositive
contribution to thefuture of ourregion
andbeyond.
Thank youfor yourcontinued support
of Ashburton College. We remain
gratefulfor our ongoing community
engagement.
Right:Ashburton College
Principal Ross Preece
AshburtonCollege
Individual ExcellenceinaSupportive Learning Environment
COMMENCEMENT OF COLLEGE YEAR 2021
NewEnrolments: AllYear Levels (Students) and Adult Students.
From Monday25January, by appointment
If your student isnot yet enrolled at the College or, asanadult student you are not enrolled, please
phone theCollege Office (308 4193), from Monday25January,tomakeanappointment.
Leavers sinceend of 2020
Any students not returning to College and who have not notified this, please make contact with the
College Office (308 4193), from Monday25January.
Course Confirmation Arrangements: ForselectedYear 11, 12 and 13 Students
Dates: Thursday28, Friday29and Monday01February,10:00am-5:00pm.
Venue: College Library.
AllYear11, 12 and 13 parents/caregivers and students will receiveanemail next week confirming their subject
choices. Families without email will receivealetter in the post.
ONLYstudents with agap/clash, or course entrypre-requisitematters will requireameeting.
Thereisnoneed to makeanappointment, please come at atimewhich suits. Parentsandcaregivers are
also welcome.
If,due to genuine circumstances,astudentisunable to attend on the abovedates
please email info@ashcoll.school.nz or phone 308 4193.
An alternativedate/time will be arranged.
Year LevelInformation and Return Dates
Reminder
• Students, ofany year level, not yet enrolled are required todoso-refer to above information and
please phone foranappointment.
• Specific Year 11, 12 and 13 students: Course Confirmation -refer to above information.
• NewYear10studentswho have enrolled. Please reportdirectly to the StudentOffice.
NewStudents’Induction -Monday01February
• NEW Year 11, 12 and 13 students areinvited to attend aseniorstudentinduction: 10:30am-12:20pm.
Please reportfirstly to the StudentOffice.
• For further information -email Abbey Bruce, Head of Senior School, on br@ashcoll.school.nz
Year 9Students –Thursday04February
• All Year 9students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• Please reporttothe Auditorium at 8:45am.
Year 13 Students -Thursday04February
• All Year 13 students attend,inuniform(College year starts)
• All Year 13 students reporttoAuditorium at 10:00am (notelatestart).
• New Year 13 students reportdirectly to StudentOffice.
• Year 13 students will be released at 12:25pm unless course confirmation meeting required.
Friday05February
•Year 13 students to College Period3(11:25am).
To timetabled classes Periods 3, 4, 5.
•Tuesday 09 February
Year 12 and 13 students - 9:00am, to House Assemblies.
Blue House – Large Gym;
RedHouse – Upstairs Café;
Orange House – Auditorium;
Green House – Mini Gym.
CommunityEntry Programme Students -Thursday04February
• Interviewswith families and students to prepareIndividual Learning Plans begin Monday01February.
• Families and studentswill be contactedinadvancebythe Community EntryProgramme Manager to
arrange appointmenttimes.
• Any questions–pleasephoneDenise on 027 308 4193.
Kōhanga Students -Thursday04February
• All Kōhangastudents return.
• Year 9students reporttothe Auditorium at 8:45am.
• Year 10 students reporttothe Kōhanga at 9:00am.
• Friday05February – Kōhanga interviews, from 9:00am. Kōhanga closed forinstruction on this day.
Te WhareManaakiStudents –Thursday04February
• All year level students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• Transportstarts today.
Year 10 Students –Friday05February
• All Year 10 students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• All Year 10 students to Ako timeat9:00am.
• New Year 10 students reportdirectly to StudentOffice.
Year 12 Students -Friday05February
• All Year 12 students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• All Year 12 students reporttoAuditorium at 9:00am.
• New Year 12 studentsreportdirectly to StudentOffice.
• Tuesday09February –9:00am: to HouseAssembliesasper information above forYear 13 students.
Year 11 Students –Tuesday09February
• All Year 11 students attend,inuniform(College year starts).
• All Year 11 students reporttoAko group at 9:00am. Please check the Kamar portal forrooms and
teachers.
• New Year 11 studentsreportdirectly to StudentOffice.
What Do Students Bring On Their First DayToCollege?
AllYear Levels -onday one please just bring arefill pad and pens (thereisnoneed to bring all books), and
all students –please bring your device.
StationeryRequirements 2021:
• Year 9: Students were issued with astationerylist during new entrants’ visit.
• Year 10: Astationerylist wasincluded with Year 9Reports postedatthe end of 2020.
Forboth year levels stationerylists arealsoavailable on the College web-site:
www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz
• Years 11-13: Students will be advised bytheir subject teachers as to what stationery they are
required to have as they attend each subjectclass.
Please access timetablesvia the Kamar App.
Bring Your OwnDeviceRequirements 2021 -all students:
Areminder thatweare asking all students to bring their owndevicetoschool.Specifications have beenissued
to families.Alimited number of devices will be available forstudents not able to provide their own.
College Uniform Clothing Shop
• Open from Monday 25 January, during officehours: 8:00am-4:30pm.
• Pleasecome to the College Office.
Newand Returning International Students -Enrolments/Orientation:
Friday29January - Subject/Course Confirmation and College Orientation
• 10:00am –2:00pm.
• Meet at the StudentOffice.
Monday01February -Induction With AllNew Senior Students
• 10:30am-12:20pm
• Meet at the StudentOffice
• Remain in College until 2:00pm.
Wednesday03February -DayTrip
• Details to be advised.
Year 12 Peer SupportStudents -Thursday04February
• Meet in Upstairs Café at 11:25am (Period 3) forbriefing.
• Pleasewear College uniform.
• Peer SupportofYear 9students Period 4(12:25pm).
• 1:20pm -sausagesizzle provided forYear 9, and Year 12 Peer Supportstudents.
• Year 12 studentsleave College at 1:50pm.
Buses -Mid CanterburySchool TransportSystem(MCSTS)
• AllCollege bus runs commenceMonday01February.
These include Ashburton Intermediate School students and Primary students of schools which use the
MCSTSService
Enrolment-ifnot already completed,please action by Monday18January
• Existing bus students -wedorequireMCSTStobenotified if continuing to use the bus service.
Please advise via email (admin@mcsts.co.nz) -[anytime], or phone: 307 2420.
• Enrolmentofstudents newtothe bus service -please completethrough the web-site www.mcsts.co.nz.
Note: Newbus students arerequiredtoenrol with the bus servicebefore theycan use the buses.
• Parents/caregivers will be notified via email, orbypost where email isnot available, when enrolment is
complete.
Note: Bus Routes –information forall currentusers
Bus routes continue the same as they were at the end of Term Four,2019. Thereare no changes.
College Office Hours
Theofficewill be open from Monday25January,8:00am -4:30pm.
Other Dates
• Leadership Camp (Year 13 students who areconfirmed as attending)
- Wednesday27-Friday29January
• Teacher Only Days - Tuesday02Februaryand Wednesday03February
• WaitangiDay public holiday - Monday08February
• Pōwhiritowelcome new staff and students(11:30am) -Tuesday09February.
– College field in frontofTeWhare Wānanga.
– Parents/Caregivers/Communitymembers welcome to attend.
COLLEGE CONTACTDETAILS Phone:(03)308 4193
Email: info@ashcoll.school.nz
Web-site: www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz
2340999
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Striving high at
Mayfield School
MayfieldSchool is adecile 7coeducationalstate
full primary
school (U2 grade) cateringfor
new entrants to Year8students.
At the end of 2020 ourrollwas 91
students.
Mayfield School is very much
at the heart of theMayfield
community.
We are surrounded by
mountains, notably Mt Somers,
Mt Hutt, Mt Peeland Surrey
Hills. These form the names of
our four house groups we runat
school and give us our local
identity.
In 2021,wewill be afive
classroom school,all withlow
pupiltoteacher ratios.
We haveasupportive boardof
trustees, who fund an extra
teacher and runaschool farm
and an active home and school
committee whoorganise
fundraising activitiesand social
events.
We are proud of our
recreational facilities, which
include fouradventure
playgrounds, extensive playing
fields and schoolgardens.
Our school mottoisStriving
High. Thismottois what Mayfield
Schoolisabout,aswestrive high
in everything we do andthis is an
expectation forour students,
staffand school community.The
schooliswellequippedwith the
latesttechnologywith 25 iPads
andalaptop each forthe
childreninthe senior class.
Aspecial featureofour school
is the clubprogramme we run in
winterfor asixweek block. This
involves staff, parents and
community members sharing
theirinterests andexpertise to
givethe children meaningful and
fun learning experiences.
For moreinformationabout
our wonderfulschool contactthe
principal, Richard Kidd.
Email to
principal@mayfieldschool.co.nz
or visit our website: www.
mayfieldschool.co.nz
Methven’s digital showcase
Methven PrimarySchoolisan
excitingand vibrant place for
childrentodotheir learning.
Ourteachers arecommitted to
providing stimulating learning
programmesboth inside and outside
of the classroom.
Within our rich andbroad
curriculumthereisabeliefthat
beingable to read, writeand do
maths successfullyisatthe core of a
child’s learning needs. To do thiswe
are increasingly usingStellar (our
schoolownedbus) to transport our
childrentolearning opportunities
within our local environment.
Ourlocation allowsustorun an
extensivesnow sports programme in
Term3.Students take partinclass
tripsandseniorstudents canopt into
aweekly programme to further
develop their skiingand
snowboarding skills.
Students striving to achieve to their
potential is expressed in our vision
“Preparing for our futurethrough
making pathways to the stars”.
Our learnersare collaborative,
innovative communicators who are
able to selfregulate andmanage
theirwellbeing.
We have modern, attractive
learning spaces across our school.
Studentsare supported to establish
theirgoalsand work towards these
throughaccessing the curriculum in a
variety of ways.
As the only Microsoft Showcase
Primary Schoolinthe South Island,
we providearange of digitallearning
experiencestoallow students to use
and create withtechnologies.
We have agreat teamofteachers
and support staff, supportedbya
proactive boardoftrustees.
We provide avariety of
programmes for children who need
specific learning goals.
Forfurther information, please
contactSue Furndorfler at
principal@methven.school.nz
Longbeach supports the six Cs
LongbeachSchool offersYear 1to8
students asafe learningenvironment
where differences areacknowledged,
accepted and supported.
We strive to ensureeverystudent
achievestothe bestoftheir ability.
LongbeachSchool has six wellresourced,excellent
learning
environments,wherethe stafftake
the timetoget to know eachchild,
care for themand challenge them to
be thebest they canbyreaching for
theSTARS.
Ourteam approach ensureswe
deliver the bestteachingand
learning programmes we can to meet
the needs of all our students.
Over the years we havedeveloped
manyexcellent teachingand learning
programmeswhich are obtaining
very goodachievement results for our
students.
We believe that establishing
trusting and honestprofessional
relationshipswith students is
paramounttolearning.
This is because truelearning
requires studentstotakerisks.And
so, risktaking requires trust and trust
is developed when positive
relationshipsare established.
Underpinning all that we do are
our six Cs Citizenship,
Collaboration,Communication,
Clothing store
says thank you
TotstoTeens hasbeen afamilyrun
Ashburton institutionfor over 40 years and
new owners Sarah, Bruce, and fantastic
staffPhil,Belinda, Paulineand Bethplan
on continuing thisgreat legacy.
Their values arebasedaround excellent
customer service, providing the community
withquality schooluniforms,fashion,
footwear and toys forour little people and
delivering afabulous shopping experience
to all their supporters.
‘‘Wehavebeen busyrenovating the shop,
openingitupand creating new changing
rooms.There is plenty moretocomeand we
hope youall enjoy thechanges.
‘‘We havealsocreated anew website
www.totstoteens.nz and our Facebook and
Instagram pagesare as active as ever so
there areplenty of ways to makecontact
and stay in touch.
Sarahand Bruce wouldlike to takethis
opportunitytothank the Ashburton
communityfor welcoming them and
supporting Tots to Teens. Theyhave been
overwhelmed by everyone’s supportand
havemet some very special people in their
firstyear, including managerPhil
MacGregor andstaff BelindaCawte, Beth
Cairns and Pauline Bell, the Ashburton
Arcade community, PamBelland staff from
schools.
Character, Creativity,Critical
Thinking.
We live andbreathe these values to
ensurethatour schoolremainsasafe
and positive place to learn while
developingessential lifelongskills in
our learners.
Ourstrongfocus on ateam
approach,where teachers and
students work together to implement
our richand exciting learning
programmes, ensuresour students
from Year1to8becomewellrounded
citizens who are more than
readytomove on to secondary school.
Formore information please visit
www.longbeach.school.nz
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L2D Driver Training
Cars and bikes
Teaching driving skills
and road craft
Allstages –beginnertofull
Blockbooking discounts
Dave Campion
027 543 7632
StartofYearInformation
New Enrolments
Wednesday27January,9:00am -12:00pm
Ourofficewillbeopenfor newfamilies
wishingtoenrol theirchildren
Class Lists Available
Wednesday 27 January, 3:00pm
Availablevia ourschool’sHeroapp
Office Opens
Friday 29 January, 8:30am -3:30pm
Students First Day
Monday1February,includesawelcome
KickstartBreakfast (providedbyFriendsofMPS)
forfamiliesfrom8:00am -9:30am
Visit methven.school.nzfor more details
Tinwald School
2021 Back toSchool Dates
Office open for inquiries and enrolments
Thursday 28 and Friday 29,
January 2021, 9am-12pm
Students return Monday, 1February,
classes begin 8.55am
Tinwald School offers excellent education
opportunities for New Entrant
to Year 6children.
We welcome all enquiries and are happy for
prospective families tovisit the school and
see learning in action.
For further information contact the
Principal -Peter Livingstone.
School Wiki is the site to see
Visit the school wiki to see our
school in action;
www.tinwaldschool.weebly.com
2343924
131 Thomson Street, Tinwald, Ashburton
03 308 4555 admin@tinwald.school.nz
2341016
Stockists of all local school uniforms
and quality footwear
Mayfield School open forenrolments
Monday, February1,2021
SCHOOLBEGINS
Tuesday, February2,2021
Everyone reaching for the stars
•CITIZEN •COLLABORATION •COMMUNICATION
•CHARACTER •CREATIVITY•CRITICAL THINKING
StartdateTuesday2nd February2021
Ourofficeisopen from the
25th of January9am -3pm
PHONE 303 6214
office@mayfieldschool.co.nz
2343387
office@longbeach.school.nz or ph 3026643
Principal Neil Simons
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2329913
The Arcade, Ashburton 03 307 7340 www.totstoteens.nz
Forkliftand Dangerous GoodsCourses
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Classes 2&4,Endorsements F&D
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Forfurther information
Phone Christine 027 245 2563
Commencementof
2021 School Year
School officeopen from
Friday29th January
Pupils commence
Monday, 1st February, 9am
Formoreinformation:
Phone 308 9205
Email: office@fairton.school.nz
Principal: Mike Hill
Pride Integrity Excellence Strength
Installing Prideineverything we do.Celebrating
and learning through the values of:
P=Perseverance
R=Responsibility
I=Integrity
D=Diligence
E=Excellence
Enrolments welcome to our family orientated
school from Wednesday, 27 January2021
Pupils and classes resume from Monday1February.
We areproud to be a‘Positive Behaviour 4Learning
and Duffy Book School’.
Contactdetails: Phone 308 5799
office@netherby.school.nz
Principal: Phil Wheeler
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Montessori tuition available
Brenda Fox has been helping
childrenimprove their chancesof
academic success offering private
oneononeteachingfor many years.
Sheoffers individualeducation
programmestochildren aged from
preschool to Year 8, usingproven
Montessori techniques and
equipment,whichshe brought to
Ashburton and has taughtfor more
than 25 years.
Brenda specialisesinEnglish,
mathand geographyand hasa
passionfor teaching.
Sheiskeen to givechildren solid
learningfoundations for their
ongoing education and offers a
ONE
tailored curriculum, suited to each
child.
Outcomesteach childrenhow to
decode words, understand the
relationship between mathand
language in everydaylife and givethe
basic skills of mathand English,
building up the child’s confidence in
theirown abilities.
Montessori can helpall children
achieve,giving the child the
confidence and skills they cantake
withthem through life,she says.
Brenda accesses achild's learning
and helps to make it easierfor them.
Hertuition lesson times can be
tailored to suit.
Connect at Fairton
FairtonSchoolencourages its
studentstobeconfident, curious
and connected learners andoffers
low studenttoteacher ratios within
agreat family atmosphere.
Thesmall rural primary school,
on Fairfield Road,Fairton, justa
short distance northofAshburton,
caters to learnersfrom new
entrants to Year6.
It has afantastic teamofstaff
providing stimulating learning
activitiesfor students to encourage
and develop their educational and
social development.
‘‘Weprovide highquality
teachingand learning opportunities
for our students as partofaschool
communitythat maintainsthat
family dimension so evident in rural
communities.
‘‘Weencourage our children to be
confident, curious and connected
learners who graspthe
Small
class
sizes
opportunitiesofferedand
challenges provided. ‘‘Weseek to
makeapositive differencetoboth a
child’s character development as
wellastheir curriculum
understanding.’’
The schoolhas arich long history
itopened in 1901and continuesto
be afocal point for the Fairton
community.
It is set on large spacious grounds
and is equipped withmodern
resources and facilities to aid
educationalgrowth.
Thereisalso aheated swimming
poolonsite.
Avan/shuttle service operates for
transportingstudents from townto
school.
Any queries or requests to visit
are most welcomeand can be made
by contactingthe schoolofficeby
email at office@fairton.school.nzor
by phoneon03308 9205.
Driving big rigs
If it’sgot wheels, Christine Jones will drive it!
Christine started her career in driver training
at the YMCA in 1996and has worked hard to gain
experienceand achieve her goalofbeing an
independentcourseprovider for NZTA andITO
IndustryAssessor.
She is alicensed driving instructor and
assessor,has national qualifications in adult
education andTESOL,and is the owner/ operator
of CJ’s Driving School.
She has spent most of herlife driving all sorts of
heavy vehicles from tractors and farm machinery
to forklifts, trucks and buses.
She is excited about training the next
generationofdrivers andhelpingtoalleviate
New Zealand’s huge skills shortage of qualified
and professional heavyvehicle operators.
on
ONE
•English
•Maths
•Geography
The most important years are from three to six years.
make these important years count; itwill pay off in the future
Call Brenda today tobook your child’s tutoring for2020.
There are limited spaces available in themornings and afternoons.
Phone 307 8255 or 027 229 7540
It is important that children know
the fundamentals of both mathand
language.
They needthe building blocks in
place before theycan build on those
skills,Brenda says.
It's like bakingacake,before
putting the icing on top.
If childrendon’thave the basic
skills theycan struggleatschool and
have theirselfesteem and
confidence plummet.
Don’twait for this to happen.Give
Brenda acall for achat and arrange
atime to meet in person.
Brenda can be contacted on 307
8255or027 229 7540.
Support
for adult
learners
AshburtonLearningCentre,centrally
located at 71 Park Street in Ashburton,
has staffavailable to assist you with
yourlearning needswhether it’s for
education,employment or social
opportunities.
We offersupporttopeople in need
of helpwithdifferentlevels of
literacy, numeracy and computing
skills.
Forthose looking to improve on
basic English literacy (spelling and
writing) and basic numeracy (maths)
skills, our English for newcomers can
help people seeking to improve their
English language skills,either
throughour English classes or by
speakinginEnglish,and can open up
further opportunities forhigher
online study.
Forpeople looking to gainNCEA
literacyornumeracy creditslevel one
or apprentices wanting support to do
theirindividual qualifications, we can
help.
Ourdigital support can also help
people looking to becomemore
confidentcomputer users.
All our courses are freetoNew
Zealandresidents.
TheAshburtonLearningCentre also
offers driver licence support, classes
in Te Reo Maori and foundation
learningtosupport people lookingfor
employment opportunities.
To see whatwecan offer you check
out our website at www.
ashburtonlearningcentre.co.nzorget
in touch withuson03308 5322.
TUTORING
with Brenda Fox
Personalised
learning to meet
every child’s needs
Individual
programme
using
Montessori
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Kindies extend thinking
AshburtonKindergartens is agroupofwellestablished,
not for profit, professional
kindergartens basedinthe Ashburton
community, offeringpreschool educationfor
two to fiveyearolds.
Thekindergartens Allenton, Tinwald
Aubrey Mason, Hampstead, NetherbyMerle
Leask and Thomas Street maintainahigh
quality programme,which is taught by
qualifiedand registered teachersinEarly
ChildhoodEducation and supported by a
managerand board.
Theteachersextend your child’s thinking
and choices throughindividual programme
plansand provideaneducational
environment and appropriate resourcesto
supportyour child’s learning needs.
Theprogrammeisbased on the early
childhoodcurriculum Te Whaariki,an
inclusiveapproach to achild’s development.
Children benefit from the wealth of
educationaland play resources, while in a
safe and securepurposebuiltenvironment.
We promote highself esteem and
confidence for happy childrenbring happy
parentsand families.
All kindergartens areaccepting
enrolments now and offer sessions of up to
six hours aday, 30 hoursaweek,with no fees.
Formoreinformation,ortoenrolyour
child, contact your nearest kindergarten
directly or calluson03308 3779.
Mount Hutt’s key values
We are all looking forward to meeting our
new students and staff as they start at our
Year713 school for 2021.
It willbeexcitingtosee the summer
projects thatour property staffhave been
workinghard on, including several
improvements to the school grounds for our
students.
Thekeystone to the Mount Hutt College
way is our PRIDEvalues.
Principal JackSaxonspoke to new entrants
and parents whentheyvisited the school last
November anddescribed our values as:
We are passionate and take
opportunities.
We respectothers, care for others and be
kindabove all else.
We show integrity andhave the courage
to standupfor those thatneedsupport.
We celebrate diversity, we embrace
difference and usethis to enrichour school.
We strivefor excellence but recognise
this looks different for each and everyoneof
us.
Adding to this in 2021 is an ‘Upstanders
with Integrity’ focus.
As 2020 ended our seniorstudents stepped
forward to takeup2021 leadership positions
and start preparations for 2021.
There willbefurther opportunities early in
2021 forthem to continue this mahi,
includingduring the first two days backat
school for Years 1113 whenthey willbe
preparingfor asuccessful 2021year.
Interest hasbeen high in engagingwith
peersupporttraining in particular.
During 2020, despitethe unusualyear,
there was successful community
consultation, led by theschool’s board of
trustees.
The year2021 will see our schoolvision
built fromthe inputofstudents, staff,parents
andour widercommunity,and shapedinto
our schooldirectionand developments.
Training learner drivers
L2D DrivingSchool traininginstructor Dave
Campionhas more than50yearsof
international drivingexperience.
He has driven everythingfrom trucks, to
tractors,farm machinery to motorbikes and,
in his trustySuzukiSwift dual control car,is
keentopass on his skills to learner drivers in
the district.
TheL2D DrivingSchool motto is teaching
driving skills and road craft.
Instruction is available to people at varying
stages of their learning whetheritbe from
beginner to advanced.
Dave provides an initialassessmentand
will designaprogramme to suit.
Thelessons aregiveninthe Suzuki Swift
which is amodern automatic vehicle.
‘‘Learning to driveinthe past, we were
taught the basics starting,stopping,turning
andhow to usethe handbrake, so Istart with
themand move on fromthere,’’hesays.
Students also learndefensive driving
techniques along with hazardperception,
hazard awareness andbeingaware of
potential risks.
If you are lookingwell ahead you are aware
of what’s coming up, he says.
Driving acar is easy, it’slearning theskills
to seethe big picture and checking what
other driversand roadusersare doing
around you that’s the hard part, he says.
Anyonewanting to bookanassessment or
lookingfor more information can contact
Daveon027 5437632, emailhim at dave.
c@outlook.co.nz or checkout the L2D
Driving School Facebook page.
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WhereChildren Learn
ALL KINDERGARTENS COMMENCE
ON TUESDAY,JANUARY 19, 2021
21
Up to 30
hours FREE
ECE available at
all kindergartens
&nofees
Enrolments from Monday, 18 January2021
Kindergartenstarts Tuesday, 19 January2021
•Allenton: 46 Allens Road.Phone 308 7896
•Aubrey Mason (Tinwald): 136 Thomson Street.Phone 308 4379
•Hampstead: 44 Cambridge Street.Phone 308 3954
•Merle Leask (Netherby): 34 Davis Cresent. Phone 308 3337
•ThomasStreet: 21 Thomas Street.Phone 308 9587
Contact: Kindergarten Association Manager
Phone308 3779. Emailassociation@ashkindy.co.nz
Visit: ashburtonkindergartens.org.nz
Services offered:
Ashburton Learning
Centre
ACE Provider of the Year 2018
Trust Power Community Awardee for BOOST 2018
NZQA Category One Provider
Digital Literacy
Individual support within a group class setting.
Morning
Evening
Mondays 10:30am – 12:30pm -
Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:00am 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Workplace Literacy/Numeracy Support
Work Readiness classes
Health and Safety at Work Unit Standard 497
Apprenticeship Support
Reader Writer Support
Specific Learning Difficulty (SLD) Tutoring
CV and job seekers support
Driver’s Licence Support
At no cost to NZ residents
PELT (Prepaid English Language Tuition)
Accredited PTE to deliver English tuition for Immigration NZ requirements
ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)
One-to-one classes at times to suit and group classes available.
Small fee for non-residents
Mondays Intermediate Level 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Tuesdays Beginning Level 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Advanced Level /
Wednesdays
7:00 – 8:30 PM
IELTS Preparation
Fridays Intermediate Level 10:00 – 11:30 AM
For inquiriesand more information, please contact:
Phone : 03 3085322 Mobile:027226 9496 Email : adult.literacy@xtra.co.nz
71 Park Street, Ashburton(CnrHavelock Street, oldStJoseph’s School Bldg)
2346626
MountHuttCollege 2021
SENIORS -YEAR 11, 12, 13, 14
Make an appointmentfor
Wed27 th January 12pm -4pm
to choose or change subjects for2021
FIRSTAID COURSE -YEAR 12,13, 14
Monday25 th andTuesday26 th January
FIRSTFULLDAY -YEAR 11, 12, 13, 14
Thursday28 th January
It’s allhere!
Contactoffice@mthutt.school.nz, (03) 302 8437
Te Kura
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YEAR 7, 8, 9, 10 ORIENTATION
AND ACTIVITYFULL DAYS
Year 7: Friday29 th January
Year 8(new):Friday29 th January
Year 9, 10 (new): Thursday28 th January
SURF SAFE DAY-ALL YEAR 9
Friday29 th January
Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohukoe,
me he maungatete
Seek the treasure youvalue most dearly, if you bow your head,
let it be to alofty mountain
Office open from Wednesday20 th January
Timetable forall students starts Monday1 st February
Formal welcome begins at 8.40am. Allparents arewelcome
furtherdetails: www.mounthuttcollege.co.nz
RURAL
22 Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021
Redmonds win trophy at
prime cattle competition
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ashburtonfarmers David and
Lynley Redmondwon the HTJ
Thacker Trophy for the single
steer withanAngus in therecent
Canterbury A&P Association
prime cattlecompetition.
The couple also placed third
for the Floridale Trophy witha
pair of steers (Angus).
John McDrury of Dunsandel
placed second and third in the
single steer competition category
with Limousin and Angus steers
respectively.
Mr McDrury also went on to
take out the supremeaward,
winning the Silversteam Trophy
for apair of Limousin heifers,
the Springbrook Trophy for
single heifer(Limousin), the
Floridale Trophy forpair of
steers (Angus) and the
CountdownTrophy for local
trade pair(Limousin).
John Totty has an eye to the future and alighter cow with less environmental impact.
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Jersey cows have featured
prominently overthe years
amongthe fourgenerations
on John Totty’s 465hectare
property at Staveley.
The Staveley Jersey stud
was founded by John’s
grandfather,apassionate
Jersey breeder, in the early
1960s.
Back then the farmmilked
150 cows and ran dairy
replacements, sheep, beef,
and crop.
When John’s parents took
overthe business the farm
was expanded, purchasing a
neighbouring property in
1995which was converted
the following year. A
Friesian herd was
purchasedand for 20 years
the property supported a
750cow herd while
continuing to run young
stock.
John purchased the dryland
farm in 2015, which
today milks 1000 cows across
twosheds with young stock
grazed offfarm.
Seven years ago the farm
had50:50 Jersey and
Friesian genetics, today it
wasabout 70 percent Jersey
genetics and breeding back
towards afull Jersey herd.
Thetransition to Jerseys
hasbeen an easydecision,
John said.
“Every season we have
increased theJersey content
of theherdand managed to
hold or increase percow
production without any farm
system changes. Thisseason
we have increased
production by 15 percent
while only increasing cow
numbers by 10 percent.”
The ultimate goal was to
achieve efficient, profitable
production.
“We are aiming to gettothe
point where we produce a
kilogram of milksolids for
every kilogram of liveweight,
while keeping farm working
expenses under $4.”
“Sevenyears ago, with a50
percent Friesian herd, we
were doing 265,000 kilograms
of milksolids, now we are
achieving 385,000 kilograms
of milksolids with a
predominantly Jersey herd,
at alower cost. Our Fonterra
cheque is always ahead of the
company average too.”
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51 Wilkin Street,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 1 2 AHB22978
15 Parkdale Close, Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 4 2 2 AHB22965
23 Wakanui School Rd,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 2 AHB22988
18 Wakanui Road, Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 3 AHB22929
122 Barkers Road, Methven 11:00-11:45am 5 3 2 AHB22908
58 Creek Road, Ashburton 11:15-11:45am 3 2 2 AHB22514
3Reighton Drive,Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB22930
74 Cambridge Street, Ashburton 12:45-1:15pm 3 1 1 AHB22973
12 Charles Street,Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 4 1 1 AHB22540
17 Davis Crescent, Ashburton 2:00-2:30pm 3 1 1 AHB22982
SUNDAY 17TH JANUARY
NO OPEN HOMES TODAY
View our listings online at: rwashashburton.co.nz
99 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton
The home has been architecturally designed with feature
ceilings and superior interiors throughout, ideal for
entertaining with two sopisticated indoor living 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 and has been a
family favourite.
Outside the abundance ofentertainings spaces is awell
considered large accommodation wing which has supported
agrowing family and nowenjoys the extended family and
large family fun filled gatherings.
ForSale
$890,000
View
by appointment
4 2 2
Kim Miller
027 236 8627
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22802
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Open Home
3Reighton Drive, Ashburton
This 1990s home is set onaPrime 777sqm section
and boasts ample room forparking the camper, boat
or trailer along with alarge double internal access
garage tomake life easy. Properties like this are selling
extremely quickly, soyou should contact me today.
ForSale
by negotiation
View
Saturday12:00 -12:30pm
4 2 2
Armandvan der Eik
021 597 527
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed REAA (2008)
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22930
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Open Home
12 Charles Street, Ashburton
*Great investor or first home buyer opportunity.
*Insulated top and bottom with anewheat pump.
*Large open plan kitchen/dining/lounge +conservatory.
*Separate single garagewith several out buildings.
*Fully fenced section and nice easy-care garden.
*House well positioned forapotential subdivision.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22540
Real Estate Mid CanterburyPropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)
ForSale
Price onapplication
View
Saturday1:00 -1:30pm
4 1 1
Mark Totty
021 664 113
Open Home
18 Wakanui Road, Ashburton
Thevendor has moved onand has left this lovely home in
superb presentation.
If you are looking foryour first home, anew start or adding
to your propertyportfolio, this home ticks the boxes.
Afabulous 722 sqm section that iswell fenced for security,
children and fur babies.
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB22929
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
ForSale
$315,000
View
Saturday10:30 -11:00am
3 1 3
Armandvan der Eik
021 597 527
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
Armand vander Eik
Sales Consultant
021 597 527
Lynne Bridge
Sales Consultant
027 410 6216
Mike Grant ncre
Sales Consultant
021 272 0202
Mark Totty
Sales Consultant
021 664 113
BruceMcPherson
Sales Consultant
027 438 4250
JustinWaddell
Sales Consultant
027 437 1111
Carey VonLubke
Property Manager
027 697 6948
96 TancredStreet, Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317
rwashburton.co.nz
36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032
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Thursday9.15am -1.45pm
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Help by phone Infoline
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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
RESIDENTIAL &
COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS
Phone Quentin andPhilon
027 282 8908 or 027 2828909
Interior and Exterior Painting
Interior Plastering
Wallpapering
2331055
Lubes WOF
Allmechanical repairs
TRIANGLE
GARAGE LTD
Victoria Street,
TheTriangle,Ashburton
Phone: (03) 308 6772
2331333
PROFESSIONAL
PORTRAIT AND
COMMERCIAL
PHOTOGRAPHER
PICTURE FRAMING
GALLERY &STUDIO
179WEST STREET
0800 881122
emmily@emmilyharmer.co.nz
www.emmilyharmer.co.nz
2344396
2344373
JukeBox Hire
Weddings,21st,
PrivateFunctions
Sound Systems &Lighting Hire
Phone DJ Dave
03 308 5106
027 251 0015
www.soundmanagement.co.nz
2346679
BUS WITH ATOMIC&SAVE
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atomictravel.co.nz
Phone021-0867-6001
Bus Service-Charters
2346681
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• Painting
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Rob021 124 4268 l Sam022 5428927
email: robsue@hotmail.co.nz
2331331
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2344407
GREAT
RATES
PC Repairs, Set-up andTutoring
Icome to youday or evening!
NewPCs
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forsale
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
Alarms|Monitoring|Guards|Locks|Fire Protection|Compliance
•Securityalarms •Firealarms
•Alarmmonitoring •Fireextinguishers
•Documentdestruction •Locksmithing
120 MooreStreet,Ashburton
307 7199 (24 hours)
2339861
•PCRepairs/Sales •Networks/Servers
•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
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
2331332
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115 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton
Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354
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AUTO and HOUSE
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2331334
2346686
Ashburton
Ph.308 8485
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
•Manufacturer and supplier of
Rylock aluminium windows and doors
•Retrodouble glazing installers foradrier,
warmer,quieter home
Forafreequote, contactDavid &Lorayne Oakley
PHONE 308 8493. EMAIL: owdrylock@gmail.com
8A John Street,Ashburton
2346693
2344292
Restoration
2344410
Modifications Repairs
16 Cass Street,Ashburton l 03 308 0387
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•Planting •Fences •Pergolas
•Water features •Outdoor fires
•Raised planters •Decks
•Stonework•Brick &blockwork
•Artificialgrass and more...
Email –Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz
Phone0800 688 365 /021 542 402
www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz
2344420
Solar powerwhenyou need it most
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power systems for motorhomes.
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2330944
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ASHBURTON
GLASS LTD
Experts in glass
308-3918
214Wills Street
Ashburton
www.ashburtonglass.co.nz
office@ashburtonglass.co.nz
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see the localexperts
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Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies)
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• Home theatreinstallation
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andeverywhere in between
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2344372
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2344418
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021
Busy year ahead for
Ashburton council
Happy New Year, everyone.
Ihope you enjoyed a
refreshing break over the
holidays ready to take on
another year; one which we
all hope will be alittle more
normal than the last.
On the council front, there
is alot on our agenda from
major infrastructure
projects right through to
advocacy and research on
some key issues for our
district.
With the new wastewater
pump station and
underground pipeline across
the Ashburton River now
complete, council is moving
on to our next big wastewater
project to help futureproof
the town.
We are set to receive
government funding as part
of the three waters reform
programme to help install a
new sewer relief system that
will be built to increase the
capacity of our wastewater
services.
This project will begin
shortly in northeast
Ashburton and at the site of
the recently installed river
crossing pipeline, which the
new sewer relief pipe will
connect to.
The year 2021 is hugely
significant for the Ashburton
Library and Civic Centre as
construction is set to begin.
Late last year, Naylor Love
were confirmed as the
preferred contractor for the
build after an open tender
process. Detailed contract
negotiations are now under
way.
Roading will continue to
be abig focus of our services
this year and our new fiveyear
maintenance contract is
now under way with HEB
Construction.
ACL have also been busy
this summer period
resealing several roads as
part of their new twoyear
resurfacing contract.
We are very excited to now
be in the second and final
year of the Ashburton town
centre upgrades, with work
now starting on East Street.
Final touches will be made
to Tancred Street towards
the end of this month and
work will be continuing on
Burnett Street as well,
including underground
pipeline installations and
footpath construction.
As you might be aware, one
of the council’s big
considerations this coming
12 months is around water.
The first issue concerns
the Government’s three
waters reform, which is
signalling big changes to the
way drinking, stormwater
27
and wastewater is delivered
in New Zealand.
To put it simply, there is
the potential for these
services to be taken out of the
hands of councils and placed
with new larger governing
bodies, which is avery big
change for the sector.
There will be further
details on this in the coming
months, and the final
decision will only be made
after extensive consultation
with the community.
The second issue is in
regards to the impact of the
Government’s essential
freshwater regulations
adopted in September 2020.
We’ve learned through our
recent economic impact
report that in theircurrent
formthe regulations will
haveahugeimpactonour
local economy.
Council is now moving
forward withproducing a
moredetailedreportabout
how the nitratetargets in the
regulations willimpact our
community, and we will
continue to keep you
updated on our workinthis
space.
There is certainly a
diverse and busy work
programme aheadofusthis
yearand we are eager to
diveinto it.
Keepuptodateonour
progress on the council
website ashburtondc.govt.nz
or Facebookpage
(@AshburtonDC).
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MEETINGS
ANNUAL
GENERAL
MEETING
SENIORNET
ASHBURTON (INC)
Thursday21January
2021
Sinclair Centre,
Park Street,
Ashburton.
Commencing at
1:30pm
All welcome
J.W. Burn, Chairman
EveryHome
EveryWeek-that’s
Phone 308 7664
199 Burnett Street
Ashburton
LOCAL LISTENING
2346437
2346152
Covid reduces core income, fees
Covid19 pushed the
AshburtonDistrictCouncil
to a$1.9 millionlossfor the
yeartoJune 30, 2020.
Council’sannual report,
just out, showstotal revenue
was about $5 million below a
budgeted$68.5m.Building
consents andlevies were
down $700,000 and fees and
charges throughfacilities
like theEANetworksCentre
wereabout $600,000 down.
The recreation centre,
museum and librarywere
closed for seven weeks in the
covid lockdownand
patronage was slow to
recover, with May and June
receipts wellbelowbudget.
Subsidies from theNew
Zealand Transport Agency
were $1.7m below budget;
duetothe delay in
completing subsidisable
roading and footpath work.
Operating expensesfor the
yearwere$65.2m, higher
thanthe $59.4m predicted.
Personnel costswere $16.1m
(higher than the$15.7m
budgeted for), depreciation
was $16m (higherthan
$15.6m budgeted for) while
other expenses were $1.4m
greater than expected.
Mayor Neil Brown said
covid had aripple effect on
council business andstaff
worked hard to ensure
essential services were
delivered.
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28 Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021
2345996
ENTERTAINMENT
Gypsy Jazz Duo–Arts on Tour
28th January 2021 7-30pm $25 (fees apply)
Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share alove
of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary
guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso
violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed
the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’ back
in the 1930s. Fiona and Connor will play two
45 min sets. Come and enjoy and evening of
beautiful music.
Setting Up Camp –The SoldiersTale –
NewZealand SymphonyOrchestra
Sunday 7th March 2pm
Adults from $27 /Child/Student $15
(fees apply)
An ensemble from the NZSO and dancers
from Royal New Zealand Ballet presents
Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale. Based on a
Russian folk tale, it tells the story of asoldier
who makes adeal with the devil in exchange for aviolin.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
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NOW
Tutus on Tour
For more information
www.ateventcentre.co.nz
March 11th 6-30pm Tickets Adults from $27 /
Child from $12 (fees apply)
Tutus on Tour is achance for ballet lovers
to indulge in their passion for dance. This
enchanting summer programme, with two
familiar favourites and two brand new ballets,
has something for everyone.
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.
03 3072010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz *Service fees apply
NevilleWilkins &TheViscounts
Saturday16th January, 8pm
THE JACKSON’SBISTROOPEN THUR &SAT EVENINGS
Courtesy van
runs every
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday
from 4pm
Join the RSA (the friendly club)
12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 7175
Members, guests and affiliates all welcome
POULTRY
BROWN SHAVER
PULLETS FOR SALE
Point of lay pullets $30 each
Willowby Phone 0272 033 007
LIVESTOCK
2345852
2346011
SOUTH Suffolk 2th Rams,
Averages; Wean.W 47kg,
Scan 06/03/20 Weight
64kg, EMA 21Cm -Just 3
singles in lineup. Achieved
dryland pasture only. One
life-time drench only. Thrive
or Cull, 1in4makes final
cut. Phone/Text 027 776
1814, or 03 302 6055
GARDEN SUPPLIES
PAUL’S Garden Nursery,
101 Harrison St, Allenton,
Ashburton, has leek and
swan plants available. Any
enquiries to Paul 027 278
1354. Open 7days.
STOCK FOOD
MEADOW Hay from $8. per
bale. 22 Melrose Rd, Ashburton.
Phone 027 229
5027.
FRUIT &PRODUCE
NEW Season Potatoes;
Nadine $2.50kg. Phone 03
308 3195 or 027 531 9103.
81 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton.
POTATOES Ilam Hardys,
New Season $2kg. Minimum
order 2 1 ⁄2kg. Large
size $1.50kg. Delivered in
Ashburton and Tinwald
Friday afternoon. Ph 302
7272
WANTED TO BUY
METAL, heavy etc. Free
light-grade metal in-yard
dumping 9am-5pm weekdays
&9.30-11.30am Saturdays.
Ashburton Scrap
Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford
Forest Rd, (behind
PlaceMakers). Phone 03
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.
PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable
for resurrection and restoration,
not wrecking. Anything
considered, dead reg
ok. Ph 021 227 6878.
TAXIDERMYBIRD
Looking for exotic taxidermy
birds such as birds of paradise.
0210651671
SELL
CHURCH Pews :StDavid’s
Church have pews for sale.
For details contact Carl
Ruddenklau, Ph 027 220
9963 or 308 1852.
LPG REFILLS
9kg cylinders
$27.50
Askaboutour
deliveryservice
Anysizecylinder filled
17 Grey St,Ashburton
Phone 307 2707
2343594
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
QualityEuropean
Vehicle Servicing
•Advanced
Diagnostics
•Experienced
Technicians
SITUATIONS VACANT
BAKER
SITUATIONS VACANT
PharmacyTechnician
Netherby Pharmacy is seeking a Qualified
Pharmacy Technician to join our team.
It is apermanent full time position (part time 25+
hours aweek is alsoan option).
This position requires a responsible and selfmotivated
person who works well in a team
environment and has excellent people skills.
Experience with Toniq dispensary system
is an advantage but not necessary.
This will be a rewarding position in a friendly
community pharmacy where we are very
passionate about providing excellent customer
service.
To apply,please emailyourCV, coverletter and
relevant work references to Grantat
grant.hastie@xtra.co.nz
NetherbyPharmacy
214 Chalmers Avenue
Ashburton7700
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
•Collection/Delivery
‘Free of Charge’
in Ashburton
Bruce McIlroy Limited
309MethvenHighway, Ashburton7776
Tel: 03 3087282•E:bruce.mcilroy@xtra.co.nz
MTAAPPROVED
SELL
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
MOTORCYCLES
ORNSBY Motorcycle Training.
CBTA licensing and
training (Ashburton). Ride
Forever courses in Ashburton
and Geraldine. Call
0508ORNSBY(0508 676
729) for more info or visit
motorcycletraining.co.nz
CARS FOR SALE
1993 Honda Civic; white,
automatic, 254,985kms.
Current Rego and WOF.
Very economical and
reliable. Great run-about.
$1,500 ono. Phone Lyn 027
457 1683
Mr Man’sBakeryand Cafe is looking foraBaker. This
position requires someone who is fully committed with
3yearsofexperience. This is afulltime position starting
from 3am on MondaytoSaturday.
This job involves cooking, preparing food, cleaning
and customer service. It will require preparing pastry
fillings, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods.
Must be able to operatebakerymachines and check for
cleanliness of equipmentbeforeproduction.
This position requires relevant experience in
Cambodian/Asian fusion cooking, therefore the
successful applicant will be proficient inall aspects of
Cambodian food preparation, cutting meats,vegetables
and making sauces.
Applicantmust have aclean policerecordand mustbe
able to pass apre-employmentdrug test.
Please email your CV to savonnman@yahoo.com or
drop it into the shop at 183 Burnett Street,Ashburton
MR MAN’S
BAKERY &CAFE
Call us for a
FREE
QUOTE
2345932
2346779
2343597
2346540
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SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SCAMMELL
PAINTING &DECORATING LTD
APPRENTICE &QUALIFIED PAINTER
Theteam at Scammell Painting &Decorating are
looking foranapprentice(training will be given)
and aqualified painter.
If youworkwell in ateam environment, have agood
eyefor detail andhave pride in the qualityofwork
produced,then we would like to hear from you.
We offer excellentworking conditions and awide
varietyofwork.
Apply to office@scammellpainting.co.nz
ASHBURTON COLLEGE
‘Individual ExcellenceinaSupportive
Learning Environment’
Learning SupportAssistant–
Te WhareManaaki(SLSU)
Support(both educational and personal cares) of
students with high to very high learning
and physical needs.
This is afixed-term, term-time only position
forthe 2021schoolyear,
forcommencement3February2020.
Hours: 15 hours per week (over3days),
to be confirmed with successfulapplicant.
Employmentisunder the SupportStaff inSchool’s
CollectiveAgreement, Grade B.
Initial paymentstepcommensurate withexperience.
Applications close noon, Tuesday19January2020
Information package enquiries andapplications
please contact
Jodee Ross,Principal’s Secretary
Phone (03) 308 4193 ext809
Email: rj@ashcoll.school.nz
2344205
Looking for a change in 2021? Keen to either
continue your experienceinthe agri-sectororjump
aboardonour journey?
Dairy Holdings Ltd isaSouth Island based dairy
farming operation in Ashburtonwith over 60 dairy
farms and support blocks that has been operating
for close on 20 years. Wepride ourselves on our
approach that isbased around our people, our
process,and our pasture.
As we are continuing to grow, wehave an exciting
opportunity for a motivated and organised
Administrator to join our team to assist our Health
&SafetyManager and Farm Systems Coach.
Daytoday,thisrole will:
•Provide key administration support.
•Take ownership for organising our training
calendar and programme.
•Assist with organisation of in-house events
such as discussion groups and development
opportunities forour operators.
•Get amongst our data and information to provide
real time updatesand reporting.
To be successful in our role you will at times, pull
on the gumboots or pick up the phone, and have
direct communication with our DHL team, or
operators, toassist us with providing exceptional
services and timely communication.
We are looking for someone who has excellent
communication skills, can outshine us on a
excel spreadsheet, can juggle a few balls with
exceptional time management and can work both
independently and collaboratively. Previous dairy
experiencewould be abonus.
Sound like this mightbefor you? Please send your
CV to jane@dairyholdings.co.nz with acovering
letter outlining whythis role is your next step.
EntitlementtoworkinNZisrequired,along with a
full driver’s licence. Ashburtonbased.
2346587
2346942
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SUPERLIQUOR ASHBURTON
Superliquor Ashburton is seeking to hire a
new staff member to work in our busy bottle
store in Ashburton.
Therole:
• Inwards good receipting, unpacking and
stocking of both warehouse and retail store
shelves
• Some retail work in-store (serving customers,
and working at the check-out)
• Able todeliver exceptional customer service
experience while monitoring and upholding
the store’s legal obligations with respect to
the sales of alcohol legislation
• The applicant will require the highestlevelof
honesty and integrity alongside ateam spirit
supporting rostered shifts across days,nights
and weekends.
What are we looking for?
• Ideally, some previous experienceworking in
retail or hospitality environments
• Duty Manager and current liquor control
qualification, or be willing to obtain these
promptly
• Energetic, and physically fit (as you will be
required to unpack, lift, move and stock
shelves in warehouse and retail store)
• Understand principles of stock control, and
rotating of stock through retail store (or be
willing to learn)
• Able tooperate aforklift (with appropriate
experience orqualification)
• Good communication skills, with apassion
for customer service
• A team player who can work with minimal
supervision
• Anappreciationofwine, spirits and beer and
ageneral understanding of the industry
• We also require your commitment in upskilling
your knowledge
What’s in it foryou?
• Variety ofhours
• Competitive hourly rate plus variety of team
benefits including discounts in our retail
store
• Arole withinasupportiveteam environment
• Industry training and development
opportunities
For more information, contact Karyn Leckie,
Manager. Email ashburton@superliquor.co.nz;
phone (03) 308 7149 or call into
266 Havelock Street, Ashburton.
2346627
Rainer Irrigation was established in 1989. We are
aleading Irrigation provider, powered by quality
brands and passionate people with acommitment
to delivering excellentcustomer service.
We are searching for a well-rounded office
administratortojoinour busy Ashburtonteam.
If you are looking to work with agreat team, love
variety and require achallenge we want to hear
from you.
Duties will include:
• Bank deposits and reconciliation
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Invoicing
• General reception and officesupport
The successful applicant will have good computer
and customer service skills. Knowledge of Simpro
and Xero programs would be greatbut not essential
as training will be given. They will also have ahigh
degree ofdetail and accuracy and the ability to
communicate effectively with avarietyofpeople.
If this sounds like you, if youwantachallenge,ifyou
want to be apartofaforwardthinking and positive
team cultureplease apply to admin@rainer.co.nz or
phone 033079049.
Applicants for this position should have NZ
residencyoravalidNZworkvisa. 2346977
SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT
Office Manager –
Seed Processing Business
Norwest Seed Processing is afully integrated, independent, progressive family
seed company. Formoreinformation visit
https://www.norwestseed.co.nz/norwestseed-processing
Theopportunity
Based at our office, ahandy 30 minutes from Ashburtonand less than 10 minutes
from Methven, the Office Manager will provide akey supportrole to the Directors
and PlantManager.
In addition to general administration duties your key responsibilities will include:
• Invoicing and accounts payable;
• Creatingand maintaining effectiveofficesystems;
• Managing and updating recording and reporting software;
• Assistingwith seed sampling and testing
• H&S and Human Resourcesadministration;
• Anticipating customer needs and exceeding their expectations.
Your skills and experience
Youwill:
• beanorganised person with the ability tomanage your work to meet
deadlines;
• havestrong attention to detail and acommitmenttohigh work standards;
• use your excellent communication and relationship building skills to ensure
internal and external customer satisfaction; and
• bring experienceofasimilar role.
What you’ll get in return
Youwill receiveacompetitivesalary, training andsupportand the opportunityto
work in asmall and positiveworkenvironment that is constantly evolving.
Afull position description can be viewed here:
https://www.peoplemad.co.nz/current-jobs
To apply
Submit your resume and coverletter by email to
sarah@peoplemad.co.nz. Applications close Monday1st February2021.
ASHBURTON COLLEGE
‘Individual ExcellenceinaSupportive
Learning Environment’
Learning SupportAssistant –
Te WhareManaaki(SLSU)
(2 positions)
Support(both educational and personal cares) of
students with high to very
high learning and physical needs.
This is afixed-term, term-time only position forthe
2021 school year,
forcommencement3February2020.
Hours: 20 hours per week (over5days),
to be confirmed with successfulapplicant.
Employmentisunder the Support Staff in School’s
CollectiveAgreement, Grade B.
Initial paymentstepcommensurate with experience.
Applications close noon, Tuesday19January2020
Information package enquiriesand applications
please contact
Jodee Ross,Principal’s Secretary
Phone (03) 308 4193 ext809
Email: rj@ashcoll.school.nz 2344207
RECEPTIONIST –PART TIME
We arelooking forafriendly receptionist to join our
busy team; we are alarge modern practice with 5
clinicians.
Youwill be well presented, be people focused with
excellent computer and communication skills, with
flexibilitytocover forother staff when required.
Drivers license and apolicecheck arerequirements.
Applicants forthis position shouldhaveNZresidency
or avalid NZ work permit.
Apply in person or email your coverletter andCVto:
Bernie Jopson
PracticeCo-ordinator
bernie@parksidenz.co.nz
Applications close on Monday 25th January 2020
at 5pm
2346678
SITUATIONS WANTED
2346894
EXPERIENCED Caregiver/
house cleaner available.
Phone or Text 027 876
2801
SITUATIONS VACANT
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HEALTH &BEAUTY
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HEALTH &BEAUTY
URGENT CARE CLINIC
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal
hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam,24/7,
to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou
free health advice on what to do or wheretogoifyou
need urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, call any
GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice.
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.
New Zealanders’tobringsome form of ID.
TheAshburtonDutyPractice for ...
Saturday16th January is
ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.
Sunday17th January is
ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7.
Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the
weekend and public holidays please telephone
MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105
or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002.
Details foraccessing the afterhours services will be
on the answer phone.
PHARMACIES
Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,
East Street will be open on ...
Saturday from 9.00am until 1.00pm
Sunday from 10.00am until 1.00pm
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open
normal trading hours during the week,and on
Saturdaymorning from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice
Phone the healthline on 0800 611 116
Brought
toyouby
CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
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
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
2345905
2345902
TRADE &SERVICES
ALTERATIONS. Sewing,
mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
and curtain making. Call
Michelle on 027 352 7248.
BUILDER - specialising in
home renovations and
repair work. We also do
decks, fences and retaining,
plastering and painting,
gardening, landscaping
and tree removal. Call
Gavin 021 267 1979
CARPET cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
at Supersucker. 027 435
1042 or 308 1677.
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
DENTURES; Dr Peter
Rumping repairs existing
dentures and also provides
new dentures. Phone 027
220 9997
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TRADE &SERVICES
DRIVEWAYS, Patios and
Paths, Plain Concrete, Coloured
Concrete or Exposed
Agregate Concrete.
Paveco, 13 Robinson
Street. 100% local. Phone
307 6466 for aquote.
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,
farm equipment
service and maintenance,
WOF repairs, machining
and welding. Odd jobs a
speciality. Mobile workshop.
Can collect. Phone
Malcolm 0274 754 241.
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural lifestyle,
office relocations -
call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609
GUTTER and downpipe
cleaning and repairs.
Spider and fly treatment.
Phone 03 394 6166 or 027
209 5026, ask for Allan. AA
Performance Services.
INTERIOR
PLASTERING
New or existing,
level 4finish, full skim
plaster or repairs
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2343602
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
ON-FARM firewood
processing. Phone 027 247
5577
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.
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We’reproud to be
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everydayKiwiswith
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We deal with awide
rangeoftechnical
issues including:
•PC&Laptop Repairs
•Email
•Internet &WiFi
•Computer Upgrades
•File Recovery
•VirusRemoval
•Setup &Installation
•Geek Hotline
0800424 335
2335350
PUBLIC NOTICE
3DAYS
20, 21 &22
January2021
8am -5pm
Mania ORotoPark,
Chalmers Avenue,
Ashburton
PUBLIC NOTICE
Tramping,
biking plus
1night
camping
$60 forthe 3days
Suitable forgirls and boys ages 10-13 years.
Non scouting children welcome.
Good to average physical fitness.
Forenquiries,please emailturkeys@xtra.co.nz
Phone 308 5678 binghamfamily@outlook.com
TIMARU
SHUTTLE
Operating door to door service
Timaru -Christchurch &return
Monday-Friday
Pick ups from Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine
&Ashburton. PrivateTransfers 7days
021 344 780
ctcresv@gmail.com
ONLINE BOOKINGSON
WWW.TIMARUSHUTTLE.COM
Have youheard?
SPCAAshburton’s Centre has moved!
We arenow on 4Seafield Road and theentranceis
beside the cemetery.
This move is an exciting one and will help us better
carefor the animals in our community who need
us.
We arestillopen TuesdaytoSaturday10am to 1pm
andwecan be contactedon033071019 or via
email ashburton.info@spca.nz
Pleasespreadthe word!
Do youwantto
learn to playbridge?
Bridgeisanexcing
card game.
Join afriendly club–the
AshburtonBridgeClub and
makenew friends.
Lessons areonMonday
evenings, starng Monday
1stFebruary, at 7pm.
Theygofor at least
10 weeks. Totalcostis$50,
which includes
1styear’s subscripon.
Fordetails,ring KayRobb
on (03) 308 6838
or 027 682 2091.
TRADE &SERVICES
2345874
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
2343247
2338841
2342527
Mr Kool icecreams is
back in town, available
forbirthdayparties,
school fairs,corporate
and social events.
Will also be carrying out
street sales,solisten
out forthe bells!
Please text me on
0210 467 467.
2341050
DRIVING Lessons. Take
your skills to the next level
with L2D; Beginner to
Advanced. Phone or message
027 543 7632
HOME SERVICES
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not a problem. —
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
THE MID CANTERBURY
CONNECTOR –
NEWCOMMUNITY
TRANSPORTSERVICE
• DoyouliveinoneofthesmallertownsorruralareasaroundAshburtonDistrict
and want to come into Ashburton Township for medical appointments,
doing business with Council, seeing family and friends, shopping, using
governmentand social services,etc?
• Doyou have no transportoraccess to transport?
• Then hop onto the “Mid CanterburyConnector”!
THE MID CANTERBURY CONNECTOR operates twice aweek, commencing
Tuesday12th January, 2021 forasix-month trial period.
On Tuesdays the Mid Canterbury Connector picks you upfrom MtSomers,
Staveley,Methven, Winchmoreand drops youoffintownfor 2-3 hours,before
taking youhome.
On Wednesdays the CommunityConnectorpicks youupfromRakaia, Chertsey,
Fairton/Hakatere Marae, Wakanui, down to Hinds and drops youoffintownfor
2-3 hours,then takes youhome.
Drop off points in town are Ashburton Hospital; Ashburton District Council
offices and AshburtonLibrary; EA NetworksCentre; and Work and Income NZ/
CommunityHouse MidCanterbury.
FOR INFORMATION ON PICK UP PLACES AND TIMES, FARES AND TO BOOK
CALL SAFER MID CANTERBURYON03308 1395 ext225
NOTE:
If youwanttobook on the Tuesdayrun, youneedtolet us know by 2pm on the
Mondaybefore.
If youwanttobook on the Wednesdayrun, youneedtolet us know by 2pm on
the Tuesdaybefore.
My Pick This Week
Open Home: Saturday 16th, 10:00am -10:30am
1/19 Tancred Street Set Sale. Offers over
$334,000
•Designedfor oldercitizens
•Spaciousopen planliving
•Two doublebedrooms
•Wet areabathrooms
Tuesday-Saturday
9:30am -noon
Phone 308 4432 or
027 332 9286
Helena Ratten Mobile 027457 7998
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Thurs 14th &Fri 15th
10.00 Dragon Rider
10.00 Elfkins
11.30 TheWitches
11.50 Dreambuilders
1.30
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3.20
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8.15
TheCroods 2
Dragon Rider
ACalltoSpy
BlitheSpirit
Wonder Woman1984
Monster Hunter
TheDry
Promising Young Woman
Sat16th &Sun 17th
10.00 DragonRider
10.00 Elfkins
11.30 TheWitches
11.50 Dreambuilders
1.30 ACalltoSpy
1.30 TheCroods2
3.20 Rams
3.50 BlitheSpirit
5.40 Promising Young Woman
5.50 TheDry
7.50 Wonder Woman1984
8.10 Monster Hunter
Mon18th, Tues 19th
&Wed 20th
10.00 Dragon Rider
10.00 Elfkins
11.30 TheWitches
11.50 Dreambuilders
1.30
1.40
3.20
3.30
5.30
6.00
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BURNETTSTRANSPORTCATCH UP
Calling all former Burnetts workers,
partners &clients
Remembering thedaysatthe old Burnetts yards
Saturday16January2021
2pmonwards
Ashburton Racecourse
$5 perperson
Bank: JMNaish38-9015-0134176-09
(useyour first and last name as reference)
or paydirectly to namesbelow
Jane Naish –033082272orText0275265808
tonyjanenaish@gmail.com
Maurice Wotton –027 484 1115
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LET’S GET BACK ON THE BUS
17 January - Christchurch Rebuild Tour,CityCentre/
Sumner/Lyttleton
03 February - OperatunityConcert“TheCrooners”
11am Caroline Bay, Timaru
18 February - Howard Morrison QuartetTake Two,
James HayTheatre@7.30pm
27 February - Solo MioInConcert,
Christchurch Town Hall @7pm
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