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New leaders ready for 2021
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ashburton IntermediateSchool is
starting the yearwith anew crop of
young leaders, including aheadboy
and headgirl for the first time.
Year 8s Nate Woods, 12 (ex
Borough)and SavenaFagalima, 12
(ex Allenton) werechosen for thenew
roles after atough selectionprocess
last year.
The leadership positions came as a
surprise,after not hearing their
names read outfor thefour
leadershiproles they thought were
on offer.
The other school leaders areall
former Allentonstudents: Chloe
Graham,12, Aryan Saluja,11, Molly
Harrison, 12 and JJ Tupa, 12.
The school also has eight house
captains.
Teacher Matt Jones said the
intermediate had 420students on its
roll and wanted to spread
responsibility andcreate more young
leaders, who would take that
experience on in life.
The school,which has sevenYear 7
and sevenYear8classes, also wanted
more students to aspiretoleadership
roles.
The school hasstarted term one
fully staffed (with no change of
teachers)and lookingforward to a
more normal school year.
The school leadersare also looking
forward to their newresponsibilities,
which include runningassemblies,
welcoming visitors, and showing
guestsand new students aroundthe
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Ashburton Intermediate School leaders for 2021 include (from left) Chloe
Graham, Molly Harrison, head girl Savena Fagalima, Aryan Saluja and head
boy Nate Woods.
school.
Savena said it was agreat way to get
to know newarrivals.
Nate said he was not nervous about
speaking to full school assemblies
andlooking forwardtothe
leadership challenges.
All theleaders saidthey had
enjoyed making new friends when
they startedintermediate last year
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opportunities on offer, sporting,
cultural and academic.
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Molly said they were asked about
things they would changeatthe
school, but shethought it was great as
it was.
Chloe said students would
appreciate being able to gohome in
their physicaleducation uniforms
after sport or exercise in last period
andAryan said thebell needed to be
louder, especially so those playing
some distance from the main campus
buildingscould hearit.
Ratepayers rally at Methven
Methven residents havecalleda
public meetingfor Methven
ratepayers over aproposed 14 per
centrates increase for the town.
Themeeting, as advised on social
media, will be at the Methven
communityhall supper roomon
February 24, starting at 7pm.
AshburtonmayorNeilBrown said
he would be attending, alongwith
deputy mayor Liz McMillanof
Methven,and othercouncillors.
Methvenratepayers would also
haveachance to giveformal
feedback to the Ashburton District
Councilwhencouncil’s longterm
plan and proposedrate riseswere
put out for consultation next month.
Council was also organising
communitymeetings.
He saidcouncil last year grouped
wastewater systems for Ashburton,
Methven and Rakaia,following
consultation on its revenueand
finance policy. That means
wastewater costs are the same forall
thoseurbanratepayers.Councildid
the samefor drinkingwatersystems
for the three towns several years ago.
Mr Brown said the idea was that all
urban ratepayers paidabout the
samefor services. Drinking water
this year is aflat rate of $430.70and
wastewater is $449.10.
He said it was‘‘swingsand
roundabouts’’. Methvenratepayers
would not have toshoulderalonethe
$4.5 million cost of anew water
treatment plant in the nexttwo years
and expansionor improvements to
Methven’swastewatersystems inthe
future would also be sharedamong
the wider group.
There was also considerablework
planned for the MtHuttMemorial
Hall, which Methvenratepayers
fund.AMethven residential property
with acapital valuationof$293,000 is
proposedtopay rates of $2353.30 in
202122, an increase of $306.94.The
wastewater rate jumps from $273.50
to $449.10, accounting for morethan
half the increase.
Rates for an Ashburtonresidential
property with avaluationof$350,000
are proposed to riseby$103.70 to
$2333.85 andinRakaia by $135.39 to
$2210.55.
Mr Brownsaid councillors had
worked hard to keep overall rates
down to 6.28 per centand could justify
their decisions. Ratepayers in other
parts of the country faced bigger rises.
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Vintage dressup to mark 100
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Members of Mid Canterbury Federation of
Women’s Institute are planning to bust out
their vintageclothingtocelebrate
Founders Day andthe 100th anniversary
of the organisation.
They are hoping to have adisplay in the
AshburtonMuseum and are planning a
churchserviceonFebruary 22 in the
historic church atthe Plains Museum in
Tinwald.
It willbetaken by ReverendAnnette
Eggleston.
It is the day after theofficially
recognised date of Founders Day.
It willbefollowed by the planting of a
Kowhai tree in the grounds and then a
picnicinthe Tinwald Domain.
The Women’s Institute (WI) was started
by Anna Spencer(known as Bessie) who
brought the concepttoNew Zealand.
Ms Spencer launched thefirst WI at
Rissington, Hawke’sBay in 1921 after
being introduced to the Women’s Institute
of EnglandonavisittoLondon.
She was so captivated by the concept of
the WI shewas sure the organisation
would be beneficial to countrywomenin
New Zealand.
By 1925 there were six WIs in the
Hawke’s Bay area, andfromthere it has
grownmwithmore than 4000 members
nationwide.
Mid Canterbury FederationofWI
presidentMavis Wilkins saidaspartofthe
100year celebrations members were
being encouraged to dress in their finest
pre1940s clothing for the annual general
meeting on February26.
Ahundred yearsago women attending
national conference in Wellington always
wore their furs complete with gloves, hats
Mid Canterbury Federation of WI president Mavis Wilkins tries on her finest pre1940s
attire in preparation for celebrations of the organisation’s 100th anniversary.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
and pearl necklaces, she said.
The dress up was afun tribute to those
times.
Mrs Wilkins said members wouldbe
digging into hiddenrecesses at hometo
find suitable garments for wearasa
tribute to theanniversary or maybe
looking at costumehire.
Nationallymembers of the New
Zealand Federations willunveil astatue
of founder AnnaElizabeth Jerome
Spencer in Napier this weekend.
IN BRIEF
TINWALD LIGHTS
Physicalworksontrafficlights at
Tinwald are notlikely until 2022. A
NZ Transport Agencyreporttothe
Ashburton district roadsafety
committee saidaworkshop was
held in December withstakeholders
and there were discussions with
landowners.
The lights areproposedfor the
intersection of Agnes Street and
Lagmhor Road withState Highway
One.Abusinesscaseand design
concept should be ready by May.
RECYCLINGBINS
Bad recyclers from 117 Ashburton
properties are currently without their
yellowwheelie bins and another
1530properties are being
monitoredfor not complying with
recyclingrules.Some 25 people
hadbeen giventheirbins backin
the lastmonth, while others lost
theirs.
Ashburton District Council staff
say the level of contaminationin
recyclingdroppedto4.1 per cent for
Decemberand January.The costof
auditingrecyclingbins and keeping
people ‘‘on their toes’’islessthan
consigningfull loads of recycling to
landfill. Council has been advised
that anotherprivate operatorwill be
offeringanorganicscollection for
food waste andgreenwaste in
Ashburton from July 1.
PUBLIC TOILETS
Council saysthe delivery date for
new toilets at Wakanui Beach and
Bowyers Stream has beenpushed
out until March/April because of
manufacturingdelays.
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success, with ticketsales up 20
per cent and the new venue
given the thumbs up.
The day kicked off witha
karakia and the singing of the
national anthem, marking the
significance of Waitangi Day.
Some 30 food stalls
representing New Zealand, the
Pacific, South East Asia, Africa,
South Asia,and Latin America,
showcased their cuisine.
More than12,000 bite tickets
were sold at the four hour
event, representing an increase
of around 20 percent on last
year’s figures, said Ashburton
Multi Cultural Trust member
Thelma Bell.
All the food and drinks sold
was homemade, andstall
holders represented their
country of origin ratherthan
any commercialconcerns, she
said.
The new venue in Ashburton
Domain proved to be even more
popular than expectedand
received plenty of positive
feedback.
Things hadrun smoothly on
the day and organisers were
grateful for the goodweather
and good support within the
community.
The organising committee
had already written to
Ashburton District Council
asking to book the venuefor
Waitangi Day in 2022, Mrs Bell
said.
Throughout the event the
crowdwas entertained with a
rangeof music and dance that
included dancers from
Ecuador, the Ashburton Pipe
and Silver bands, the group
Pacific Tribal andCook Islands
cultural group.
Multi Cultural Bite was
supported by Eco Educate and
EnviroWaste, whoensured as
much wasteaspossible was
diverted from landfill.
Other partners at the cultural
celebration included the Red
Cross, which provided free
water, the CancerSociety,
which provided free sun
screen, and the Kidney
Foundationand St John, which
provided freeblood pressure
checks.
An armyofvolunteers helped
before,during and after the
eventtoensure its smooth
running.
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Motorhomeshow
The South Island Motorhome
and Caravan Show is on this
weekend at the Ashburton A&P
Showgrounds.
The event promotes all things
to do with motorhomes and
caravans and has been held
locally for the last two decades.
It draws alarge number of
trade exhibitors and also
allows private sellers to rent a
site in order to selltheir
caravan or motorhomeona
facetoface basis.
The show runs from 9am until
4pm on Saturday and 9am until
3pm on Sunday.
Adult entry is $6and children
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website
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Plaque marks banking history
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ahandsome Ashburton
buildingwith astrongbanking
history is the latest to be
recognised with ablue plaque
by Historic Places Mid
Canterbury.
Theformer Bank of New
SouthWales building on the
corner of Cass andBurnett
streets was openedin1898and
since 2006hasbeenthe
Speight’sAle House.
The brick and Oamaru stone
building at 245 Burnett Street
wasbuilt to housethe bank and
its manager.
Thebankingchamber was on
theground floor, while the
second floor featuredalarge
living space, including five
bedrooms, forthe bank official.
It was the34thbranch of the
BankofNew South Wales to
open in NewZealand.
Thebanklater joined forces
withthe Commercial Bank of
Australia to become Westpac.
TheWestpacBank operated
in the building into the late
1990s andlaterAgricomused it
in the early 2000s.
Ashburton Trust purchased
thebuilding in 2006 and it
opened laterthat year as
Speight’sAle House.
Trust chairman Chris
Robertsonsaid the former
bankbuilding had grace and
longevity.
The trust waspleased to own
it and haveSpeight’s in it.
In 2015/16the building had
been strengthenedand its
integrity andfacade
preserved.
He saidthe building was a
community assetand had links
to the past, present andfuture.
Ashburton Trust chairman
Chris Robertson (left) and
Ashburton mayor Neil Brown
reveal the blue plaque on the
the Speight’s Ale House
building.
District-wide water meters on way
Infrastructure manager Neil McCann.
Some $5 millionhas been setaside by the
Ashburton District Council to ensure
every property connectedtoacouncil
water scheme willhaveawater meterin
the nextthree years.
Most of the planning and preparation
will be donein202122, with the bulk of
meters installed over thefollowing two
years. Thereare no planstocharge for
excess water usebut theinformation
collected by meterscould pinpoint leaks
or unusual high usage.
Council’s infrastructure group manager
NeilMcCann said all properties,
including private households, would have
awatermeter. Theonlyexception is the
Montalto scheme, where it is impractical
because properties have multiplepoints
of connection.
Council would monitor themeters
periodically, to seeconsumption trends,
water balances and directly identify
privatepropertyleakage. Aschemewater
balanceallows for the accurate
determination of ‘‘unaccounted for’’
water.
‘‘Some of the unaccounted for water may
be legitimate usage,but much of it will be
leakageonthe public network.’’
Information from the meters will help
council bettermanage its water assets and
may also be sharedwithhouseholders to
allowthemtounderstand their ownwater
use trends.
Some properties already havemeters.
Meters are installed on allnonresidential
properties, on all new water connections
and connectionsinstalled aspart of a
subdivision.
Mayfield andMt Somersconnections
are metered andcouncil will also install
metersinsome residential Dareas.‘‘We
are also preparing to install meters on all
connections in Hinds, Chertsey and
Dromore.’’
Hot weather at the end of January saw
water use spike over manyschemes and
Ashburtonneareditconsented daily
maximum on January 26.
‘‘There is certainly room forresidents to
be more efficient users. If council can
better manage demand andthe resource,
it is better for the ratepayer in the longer
term because areduction in water
demandthrough behaviour change and or
reduction in privateand public leakage
may reducethe scale of, or needfor,
expensive capitalupgrades.’’
IN BRIEF
OSTOMYSUPPORT
The AshburtonOstomy Support
Group is offering support to people
livingwith apouch or ostomybag.
Spokesperson Dennis Blincoesaid
the small group of volunteers
understood ostomy issues and had
experiencedthe samefearsand
problems. ‘‘Weare happytoshare
informationand advice. Help is only
aphone call away.’’ Dennis can be
contacted on308-3741
NIGEL LATTA
NigelLatta hasbeen confirmed for
the youth and careers exchangein
May.The eventisthe firstina
sequence of events run by the
Ashburton District Council aimed at
increasing the information
exchangedbetween youth, parents
and employers. Fundingof$9000
from the Ministry of Education will
support the event.
PIPE BAND FESTIVAL
The Ashburton PipeBand will host
its annualfestival of pipe band
music on Sunday. The event starts
nearAshburtonHospital on
Elizabeth Street with astreet
parade at 12.30pmand continues
insidethe Ashburton Domain
groundswith competitionevents.
The festival has beenrunning for
morethan 40 years andspectators
are welcome.
OFFICIALLYHOT
Ashburton’s high of 39.3 degrees
Celsius on January 26 was the
highest temperatureofall the
country in January, according to
NIWA. It was New Zealand’s
second hottest January
temperature on record, surpassed
by a40degree reading at Timaru on
January 22, 1908.
MOWERS BUSY
Ashburton DistrictCouncil’s parks
andreservesstaff havebeenflat out
mowing to keep on top of agreat
grassgrowing season. They have
also beendealingwith trees
damaged by wind and vandals. A
largenumber of young streettrees
on the median strip along Walnut
Avenue wereeither destroyed or
damaged by four-wheel drive
vehicles.Vandals also destroyed
the vehicle gate at the top end of the
Ashburton Domaincar park.
CAR CORRECTION
The captionunder aphotograph (in
last week’s edition) of ayellowcar at
arecentAshburtonVintage Car
Clubrally incorrectly identified it as
an Oldsmobile, It wasaChrysler
New Yorker.
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Mayfield’s senior roll continues to grow
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
There’s another healthyroll at
Mayfield School and anew
dedicated classfor Year 7and 8
students this year.
The school started up last
week with 84 pupils and with
six or sevenmore likely to
arrive,expectstofinish the
year on 91 students,the same as
last year.
Principal Richard Kidd said
there were17 in the Year 7/8
class called Ruapunaand two
more were expected.
Year6students had beenpart
of the combined class in
previous years,but numbers
stackedupfor separateclasses
this year, something that had
never happenedbefore in his
time at the school.
The new arrangementwould
help with timetabling and
would free up ateacher
resource one day aweek in
term one and two when the
Year 7/8 class visited the Mid
Canterbury Technology Centre.
Mr Kidd said the school’s
board of trustees was
supportiveofkeeping classes
small.
Whenhehad started at the
schoolin2014 the roll had been
in the mid50s.
There are five operating
classesatMayfield and two
Year 2/3 classes are using arepurposed
library area as a
collaborative teachingspace.
The classesoperate as single
cell classes now, but will see
teachers and staff work
together for activities like
reading and maths.
Mayfield School also has
funding for anew space that
will be used by avisiting
learningsupport coordinator
and for otherpurposes when
needed. It is expectedtobe
ready next month.
The school will enjoy anew
collaboration with the Kanuka
Mid Canterbury Regeneration
Trust this year and has a
planting day at anearby farm
planned later this month.
In term three last year solar
panels wereinstalledatthe
school; these heavily reduce
power bills and promotesa
cleaner,greenerschool
environment.
Above: Year 7and 8students at
Mayfield School with teacher
JaneMedlicott, who shares the
role withKate Moore.
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Jobless at 768 for December
The numberofpeople on the
unemployment benefit in the
Ashburtondistrictincreased from
November to December, but remains
belowacovidpeak of 776 in
September.
At Decemberlastyear, 508 workready
people were receiving the
jobseeker benefit, along with 260
people withhealth conditionsor
disabilities.
The total number of peopleon
jobseeker and other benefits for the
district at December was1567,up
slightly from 1556inSeptember. At
December2019, 1230peoplewere on
benefits.
Jobseekerbenefitnumbers reflect
thecovid story. At December 2019,
therewere 498 unemployed;that
jumped to 686 in Mayand peakedat
776 in September, beforedroppingto
733 in November and then rising to
768 in December.
Statistics New Zealandsaid there
had beenanincrease nationally in
the number of jobsinthe
construction industry. The number of
jobsinthe healthcare andsocial
assistanceindustryalso rose.
Online job websites, like Seek,
showawidevariety of industries
lookingfor workers in
administration,agriculturalrelated
andcustomer servicesroles.
Trade Me showed188 resultsfor
jobsinthe district, with 43 in
agriculture, 14inautomotive, 12 in
engineering,11in healthcareand 10
in construction and roading.
Amini buildingboomhas been
underway in Mid Canterburywith
building projects delayedbycovid
finally under way.
Construction projects in progress
include the revitalisation of the
AshburtonCBD; the Ashburton
District Council’s newcivic building
and library will startsoon and in two
years’ timeAshburton Collegewill be
rebuilt.
Asecond bridge over theAshburton
Riverisstill on the cards in 202627.
Nationally,unemployment
droppedto4.9 per centinthe
December quarter, from 5.3per cent
in the September quarter, according
to Stats NZ.
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Waterway competition
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Firefighterswill be puttingtheirhoserunning
and pumpoperatingskills to the
test in acompetition at the Methven Domain
this Saturday.
TheMethven Volunteer Fire Brigade is
hosting the United Fire Brigades’
Association(UFBA)SouthIslandWaterway
competition.
Brigade teamswill demonstrate timing,
technical expertise andteamwork as they
worktomovethe hose to the pump,the
standpipetothe hydrant and thewater to
the flames.
Anumberofdifferentsetups,that cover
ruraland urban approachestofirefighting,
will testfirefighting teams.
Fivetwopersonteams and six fourperson
teams are confirmedtotakepart,
said MethvenVolunteer FireBrigade chief
fire officer Brent Anderson.
Challengesinvolved related to fire ground
work,includingpumpingand deliveries
from appliances,and takingadeliveryupto
asecondfloor level, he said.
Thesamecompetitionwas held in
Methven aroundfive years ago andboth
Methven andAshburton hadhosted a
number of events overthe years, saidMr
Anderson.
Spectators are welcome and the
competition runs from9am until4.30pm.
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Students learn first aid ahead of camp
Senior pupilsatHampstead
Schoolreceivedfirst aid
training last weekahead of
their upcomingschool camp to
Woodend.
As part of thetrainingthe
Year 6pupils worked in mini
groups to figure out thebest
way to help fictitious Joe,
whose healthdeteriorates after
falling in waterand getting
hypothermia.
Principal Peter Melrose said
there was alot of excitement
among the67children who
would be doing fun thingslike
gokarting, climbing walls and
orienteering during the threeday
camp.
Theannualevent for senior
pupils was heldatthe
beginning of the year so pupils
could bondasagroup,hesaid.
It helped prepare them for
senior student dutiesand
leadership roles around the
school.
The first aidtraining was
done through theASB St John
in Schools clued up camper
programme.
The 90minute sessionwas
taken by St John Ashburton’s
community educator Shayne
Cockburn and used examples
which hadhappenedtoothers
in real life.
Other topics in the school’s
programme include responding
in an emergency (Year 58),
keeping safe (Year58) and
CPR (Year 9and 10).
Right: St John’s Shayne
Cockburn shows Tuakana Paul
(left) and Aruksha Gupta how
easily clothing can be made into
asling if needed. PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
Motorcyclists kick bad habits to the kerb
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Motorcycleowners have been
brushing up on their riding
skills and knowledge at a
training dayheldinAshburton.
Run through Ornsby
MotorcycleTraining, thefullday
Rider Forever bronze
coursewas given by local
instructor CliveChapman, an
experienced motorcyclist.
His classofsix ranged from
peoplereturning to
motorbiking and others
wantingtoget their full licence.
TheRide Forever courses
are an initiative by ACCtohelp
upskill riders andimprove
road safety. ACC covers most of
the cost of attending, with the
bronze course costing the
participant $20.
Typically the formatbegins
with asitdown session
discussing the topicscoveredin
the course.
That is followed by an
instructional session of
practical skills, andthen an onroad
group ridewhere riders
are linked via intercom with
the instructor.
Mr Chapman took riders
through anumberof key
aspects of riding on the bronze
courseincluding braking,
Motorcycle training instructor Clive Chapman watches and communicates with bronze course
participants as they practise slow manoeuvering skills in the playground area at the Ashburton
Learning Centre.
steering, smooth cornering,
roadpositioning, risk
managementand slow
manoeuvering skills.
Two hours in the classroomat
the AshburtonLearning Centre
was followedbythree hours on
the roadsaround Ashburton
and further afield.
Holly OrnsbyfromOrnsby
Motorcycle Trainingsaidthe
company had operatedin
Ashburton for thelast 12
months and was looking to
build awareness of the courses
it offered both here and in
Geraldine.
Fully qualified instructors
provided beginnertoadvanced
roadand track rider training
services,competencybased
trainingand assessment and
oneononetraining, she said.
‘‘Whether you’re an absolute
beginner and don’t know a
throttle from apiston, or have
been riding foryears but feel
youhave somebad habits and
need arefresher, we can cater
for everyone.’’
There are five RideForever
courses and each course
focuses on specificskill areas.
Thebronze,silverand gold
courses are designed to be
undertaken in that order,
however experienced riders
maychoose to skip the bronze
andgostraight to the silver.
Urban and scooter survival
courses werealso offered as
standalonemodules andwere
agoodoptionfor all levels,
including collegeage scooter
riders, Mrs Ornsbysaid.
There are around 160,000
registered motorcycles and
more than 30,000 registered
mopeds in New Zealand.
National road crash statistics
show that56per cent of
accidents involving
motorcyclists are caused by
bikers themselves.
Most fatal accidents involve
largemotorcycles that spend
more timetravelling at high
speeds on the open road.
For more informationon
motorcycle trainingvisit the
website motorcycletraining.co.
nz.
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9
Opportunitysoon
to have your say
We are fast approaching avery
important time for deciding on
the future of our district as the
Ashburton District Council’s
next 10 year Long Term Plan
(LTP) gets ready to go out for
your feedback.
Every three years, council
develops an LTP that sets out
what local projects, activities
and services will be funded and
how they will be paid for. In
drafting that plan, council
proposes what it thinks should
be included and why, but the
process cannot be completed
without residents’ input.
In recent weeks, councillors
have been reviewing the budgets
that would form part of the draft
plan. With these almost
finalised, the consultation
document will soon be ready to
go out for consultation.
In away, the LTP is like
council’s contract with the
community, so it’s important you
play apart in deciding what goes
in it.
There are things council
provides for the community, and
each activity or service is funded
through amixture of rates and
other sources, such as central
government funding or fees and
charges.
Sometimes these activities and
services can be impacted by
different things like changes in
the law or new requirements in
how we deliver services to
improve safety, such as drinking
water standards.
So, in addition to deciding how
things will be paid for, the LTP
also sets out what changes are
impacting our district and how
Council intends to address them.
In afew weeks, you’ll be asked
to read over the proposed plan
and have asay on whether you
think council has got it right or if
you think there are things that
should be changed.
This is your opportunity to
make areal impact on how and
where money is spent on our
local infrastructure and
services.
It’s also achance to tell council
what you think Mid Canterbury’s
priorities should be.
Feedback will be welcome
online and on written forms so
that everyone has access to share
their views.
Once consultation closes,
those who decide they’d like to
talk to council at ahearing will
be invited to speak to their
submission.
Coming to ahearing allows you
to reiterate your points and it
also gives councillors the chance
to ask questions for further
clarity.
Only after all feedback has
been reviewed and deliberations
complete will councillors finally
sign off on the 202131 Long Term
Plan ahead of the new financial
year on 1July.
Keep an eye out in coming
weeks for more information on
when consultation will open and
how you can have your say.
Hakatere water
supply extension
Ashburton District Council has
started work on extending the
upper Hakatere water service to
hutholders in lower Hakatere.
The extension project will
ensure safe drinking water for
more residents.
Lower Hakatere is currently
serviced by aprivate water
supply, but agreater national
emphasis on drinking water
standards and compliance has
prompted the council to take
over the service by connecting it
to the council scheme.
In recent months the lower
terrace supply has failed to
achieve compliance with
drinking water standards.
‘‘We are pleased to be
optimising the use of our
existing water treatment
infrastructure to service more
people in this community.
‘‘Once completed, all Hakatere
residents will have access to
water that undergoes the
treatment, testing and
infrastructure maintenance that
we provide our schemes,’’ said
Ashburton council
infrastructure services manager
Neil McCann.
Ashburton Contracting Ltd,
working on behalf of the council,
started work on the project on
Tuesday and the upgrade is
expected to take three weeks.
It will involve installing a230m
long connection from the current
treatment facility off River Road
to the lower Hakatere huts.
Upper Hakatere residents will
experience atemporary water
shutdown when the connection
is switched on, but advance
notice will be given before this is
carried out.
The project will not impact any
roads and is being carried out on
council land.
After the new connection is
finished, the private supply will
be switched off when residents
are ready to be transferred to the
new combined scheme.
The are around 57 households
in upper Hakatere and 50 in
lower Hakatere.
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DADSON, Nigel Thornton:
8.2.42 -31.1.2021
Dearly loved husband of
Frances.
Father and father-in-law of
Philip and Sandy, Venetia and
Brice.
Love Grandad of Shanae,
Dearna, Cody and Jacob.
Nigel’s wishes have been held
with aprivateservice.
Messages to 9Tillson Crescent,
Motueka, 7120.
HANSEN,John Gibson (Jack):
On Friday February 5th 2021.
Peacefully, surrounded by
family, at Radius Millstream
Ashburton, aged 92 years.
Dearly loved husband of
68 years of Gwenda. Loved
father and father-in-law of
Marie (deceased), Brian and
Margaret, Gordon and Linda,
Pamela and Kevin, Glenys
(deceased) and Carolyn. Loved
by his grandchildren and their
partners: Wilhelmina, Rupert
and Cherie; Oliver and Andrea,
Flora; Lewis, Sylvia; Lorna,
Gibson, and Fraser.
The family acknowledges the
care and support ofthe staff at
Radius Millstream, Ashburton.
Messages to the Hansen Family,
c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton
7740.
Acelebration of Jack’s life has
been held.
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SCAMMELL, Allan John:
Peacefully passed away at his
home in Christchurch on 3rd
February2021.
Much loved brother of Roger
and Alison Scammell, Jenny
and Ponty Proctor, Judy and
the late Mason Tuki,Robyn Sim,
Manny and Pam Sim, Elizabeth
and Stewart Bashford, Sandra
and Peter Stray. Loved uncle of
his nieces and nephews.
Enquiries phone Mary,Jann or Karenon
308 7664 or call into
199 Burnett Street.
Supporting thecommunity
SIMPSON, Gordon Armit:
Suddenly in Christchurch on
5th February 2021. Loved
husband of Julie. Son-in-law
of Shona and Eric Scott (dec).
Loved brother and brotherin-law
ofTrevor and Annette,
Gavin (dec), Warren and
Barbara, Bruce, Jeff and Sandra,
Liz (dec). Loved uncle of his
nieces and nephews. Funeral
details to follow.
WHITE, Angus Neil (Neil),
died peacefully at Princes
Court, Ashburton surrounded
by his loving family, onFriday
5February 2021. In his 92nd
year. Loved husband of the
late Melva(Reddecliffe). Loved
father of Karen and Roger
Smith, Alan and Felicity and
Susan (Sue) and JeremyTalbot
(Temuka). Loving Grandad
of Sarah and Russ, Anna
and Nick, Megan and Hoani;
Becky and Sam, Hamish and
Amy; Christiana, Robert and
partner Rhiannon. Loving
great-grandad of Oscar, Leo
and Daisy; Isla, Millie and
Archer; Sailor, Beau and Scout.
Messages to the White family
c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton
7740. In lieu of flowers
donations to St John would
be much appreciated and may
be left atthe service. Grateful
thanks to staff of Princes Court
Resthome and Terrace view
RetirementVillageand Bentley.
Aservice to celebrate Neil’s life
hasbeen held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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Red mini memories
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.,nz
AnnaJemmetthas
rekindledmemories of her
early driving days and
paintedared miniontoa
Choruscommunications
cabinetonWalnutAvenue,
nearRosebank Resthome.
Sheisone of five artists
whohavebrightened up the
otherwise drabcabinets
withart in recentweeks.
Anna’s artworkisaptly
titled Mini Me anddepicts
the copper red minishe
learnedtodriveinmore
than25years ago.
“Itwas my firstcar as a
16yearold and handed
downtomebymybrother.
Twoaunties haditbefore
that.
‘‘Ihave great memories as
ateenager driving around
townwith other mateswho
alsohad Minis,” saidAnna.
Because of its copperred
colour, friends,referred to
it as ‘‘DrPoo’’,said Anna.
Themini had afew
mechanical issues and was
later sold and replaced with
her brother’s Ford Laser.
‘‘Iknowthe Mini is still
roadregistered and it must
haveclockedupafew
kilometres by now.’’
Anna, amotheroftwo,
paintedthe mural with her
13yearold daughter Freya
lastmonth and over afive
day period.
Sheattendsweekly
painting classeswith local
tutor JennyThompsonat
Short Street Studio and
Anna Jemmett and daughter Freya with the red mini
artwork.
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works with acrylics and
pastels.
Another Choruscabinet
on Bathhurst Streethas
beenpaintedby Ashburton
woman CherieLivingstone
and is titledRainbow Cogs
and Gears.
It is centred around the
ideaofaworkingmachine
and symbolic of how we are
all part of making the
community work as awhole.
Athird artwork by former
Ashburton College student
Jonny Waters is called A
tributetoHine Paaka and
found on acabinetonAllens
Road.
HinePaakawas asacred
mataitreethat oncestood
tall andproudnearAlford
Forest and provided
shelter, foodand served as a
majorlandmark for
travellersinprecolonial
times.
Two other cabinets at JB
Cullen Drive andMiddle
Road featuredepictions of
native birds and lawn bowls
and havebeencompleted
respectively by Nick Lowry
and AnneMcDonald,both
from Christchurch.
Another cabinet willbe
completedonEast Street in
the coming weeks.
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New signs show the reduced speed limit of 50kmh on astretch of Ashburton Gorge Road
that runs past Mt Somers Springburn School.
More speed limit changes coming
The second stage of speed limit changes is
planned to take place around the district in
April, but may be altered to align with
Ashburton’s CBD revitalisation project.
The first stage saw new speed limits come
into force on roads in Tinwald, Fairton, Mt
Somers, Mayfield, Methven and the
Ashburton Business Estate on December 11.
The new limits largely reflect development
around the outskirts of the district's towns
and are being implemented to ensure safe
speeds on local roads.
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Scouts on rafts
Hundreds of scouts will test their Kiwi
ingenuity designskills nextweekend at the
annual Mania ORoto Scouts raft race on
Lake Camp.
Scout packs have beengathering ideas
and resources to build sturdyand light rafts
able to be paddled at speed by acrew across
Lake Camp. The February 21 race is opento
public viewing and starts at 12.30pm.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
RURAL
Ashburton Courier, February 11, 2021
11
Cattle shows apassion for the Gilberts
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Showingdairy cattle is afamily
passionsharedbydairy farmer
Peter Gilbert and his sons Nick,
Michael and Luke.
But of late it’s been along
timebetweenshows.
Mycoplasmabovis hit the
cattle industry in 2016 and saw
cattle shows cancelled the
length and breadth of the
country and then came the
Covid19 globalpandemic and
it was people confined to
quarters.
So latelastyear, when the
Gilberts had the chance to start
entering national competitions
again they were more than
ready.And it’s paid off.
At therecent NewZealand
Dairy Event2021 in Feilding
not only did their sixyearold
Ayrshire Pukekaraka Elle
Delilahwin the supreme
exhibit title buttheir show
stringhad great success.
They won titles across three
breeds; Ayrshire (champion),
Jersey (champion) andHolstein
(reserve intermediate
champion)for Pukekaraka Elle
Delilah, Premier Tequila
Sweet and Snowfed Unix
Nelda,respectively.
They also had aBrownSwiss
they prepared forshow, butdo
not own, winjunior champion.
And their yearlingGlenalla
Hired Wendy won junior
champion jersey and reserve
champion all breeds. Wendy
will go up for sale at an Autumn
Harvest Sale of all breeds at
Cambridge in April.
Thetitle wasone of afew
Delilahhas achieved this show
season. She also won Supreme
All BreedsNew Zealand
Champion at theRoyal
Agricultural SocietyNew
Zealand Royal Dairy Show held
duringthe Stratford A&P Show
in late November, and won
champion Ayrshire, andsenior
champion all breedsatthe New
Zealand Agricultural dairy
section onfarmcompetition in
November.
Herunderstatedpotential
was picked up by Michael who
bought heronlooks from a
Waikato dispersalsale two
years ago.
“It wasanexceptional show,”
Peter said, of the recentwins.
They were the only breeders
from the South Island to attend
and sold Nelda to an interested
Winning style...the Gilbert family celebrate success at the New Zealand Dairy Event 2021 in Feilding
winning titles across three breeds; Ayrshire (champion), Jersey (champion) and Holstein (reserve
intermediate champion).
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buyer despite the annualsale
component of the show not
going ahead this year.
Peter, and wifeAnne, have
farmedinMid Canterbury since
1988.
They movedtothe
Winchmore farmfrom
Ellesmere. Backthen the farm,
which sits on PoleRoad,milked
350 jersey cows and used
border dyke irrigation. It is now
centre pivot.
With thepurchase of
neighbouringlandthe farm
grew and so did cownumbers.
The couple now owntwo
dairy farmsinMid Canterbury
after sellingtheir runoff block
to buy afarm at Rakaia,but it’s
more about succession
planningthan wanting to start a
global dairy empire.
Nickand Michael, both
national dairy stud judges, are
keen on dairyfarming but
youngest son Luke has more
interest in dairy stud genetics.
He is astock agent atCarrfields
and is alsoasoughtafter show
fitter preparingcattle for dairy
shows nationwide.
When the Rakaia property
was purchased, the family farm
herd was split 50/50 across both
sites and now the older
brothers have spacetorun
their ownfarm operations,
although all three get together
with their parentsfor monthly
family farm meetings.
Thehomefarm at Winchmore
is managed by eldest son Nick
as SnowfedFarm.
The Rakaiafarm, known as
GlenallaFarm, is managed by
Michael.
Both farms milk 600 cows and
are both around 180hectares.
Theyeach milk on a54bale
rotary.
Peter is afourth generation
dairy farmer datingback to his
great grandfatherwho farmed
in the 1900s at Leeston. Peter’s
grandfather Reg then farmed in
the 1940s, andhis father Ivie
(known as Tom) was theone
whosupportedPeter’s foray
into the world of jersey stud
farming and ultimately his own
Glenalla Jersey Stud.
Peter wasaregistered
member of the Jersey New
Zealand as a13yearold. He is
also anational judge,which is
something he has passedonto
his sons.
Thestud startedwith100
cowsand overthe years has
slowly built up.
Anew breedarrivedonfarm
in 2008 withthepurchaseofa
jersey herd that included 10
registeredAyrshire cows.
The cows had good
temperament andrequired low
upkeep piquing theinterest of
Michael who eventually got
more,aswell as some Holstein
Friesians.
Nick has since introduced
Holstein Friesianswhich were
found to havegoodresale value
andproduced strong,healthy
calves.
The new breedsonfarmhave
offeredmorediversity within
the stud game, Peter said.
His interest in judging has
seen hissons grow up with it.
As youngsters theboys were
often doing farm walksand
judging thecowsin thefamily
herd.
At eight yearsold Luke was
confidently competing against
12yearolds in juniorjudging
competitionsand all three
brothers have represented New
Zealand in judging
competitionsAustralia.
Nickand Michael still judge
but Luke has carved aname for
himself as afitter. As well as
New Zealand he has worked in
the United Kingdom, Germany,
United States andAustralia.
Judging competitions and
shows sees the Gilbertsmixing
with likemindedpeople.
While Anne,aschool teacher,
may not share their passion she
is at shows as part of the team
support, along with Peter’s
sister, JanRidden.
Show day is along day
involving 3am starts and ateam
of people often workinginfour
groups to helpwith animal
preparation.
There is arosterwith set
times for exercise, milking,
feeding and cleaning to get the
best presentationfor each cow
in show.
Onlycows looking over 90
percentoftheir best make it
into the ring,Petersaid.
And those ring presentations
last amere five to 10 minutes.
“There’snot alot of
downtime,”Peter said, of a
show day which can run
through until 9pm.
But thetime put in by
everyone wasahuge credit to
how cows lookedonthe day, he
said.
Peter Gilbert (from left) with Michael, Anne, Lucy, Nick and Luke
Gilbert ahead of the Waikato Show where Michael, Nick and Peter
were judging and Luke ashow fitter.
Ag industry well-placed
New Zealand agricultural producers are
poised to enjoy afifth consecutive yearof
general profitability in 2021, saysnew report
by agribusinessbanking specialist
Rabobank.
Amidst significant global turbulence,
Rabobanksays while the outlook for the year
is “bristlingwithrisk”, and bumpsare
anticipated throughout the coming months,
mostagricultural sectors can expect to see
averagetoaboveaveragepricing,
manageable cost inflation and production
holding up well.
Report coauthor, Rabobank seniordairy
analyst Emma Higgins said as 2021 gets
under way, the“worldremains aturbulent
place” for New Zealand’s agricultural
sector.
Ms Higgins said whileNew Zealand
agriculture had beenunable to completely
avoid the discomfortcausedbythis
turbulence, thesector had “done much right
to keep itself on astrongpath”.
Comparedtomost otherpeers, New
Zealand agriculture wastravelling
astoundingly well.
While New Zealandagricultureiswell
placed,the report says 2021brings more
uncertainty than most years andpotential
bumps thatmay need to benavigated.
‘‘Thepandemic in the US and the EU will
probably not start to look materially better
until quarter twoaswinter passes and the
vaccinerolls out.
‘‘Thecurrent spikeofinfections inkey
Asian markets is nowlooming as amajor
threat for NewZealand agricultural
exporters,”Ms Higgins said.
Developmentsinthe Chinesemarket
shapedasthe keywatchfactor for New
Zealand agriculture in 2021, shesaid.
In the12months to November 2020,the
share of New Zealandagexports to China
cameinat31per centinvalue terms.
Ms Higgins said NZ agriindustry
stakeholders would alsobekeepingaclose
eye on relationsbetween Australia and
China following theirrecent fallout.
• DairyNZ accredited
EffluentPondDesign
andConstruction
• Pond Constructionand
Irrigation Development
• Hedgeand Stump
Removal
• Farm Conversions
• DairyTracks–
Lime or Gravel
• PumpHire
• Wellsand Galleries
• Bulk Earthworks
• Subdivisions
• Site Works
• Tree Shear
• Transportation
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News
Issue 1
11 February 2021
Message From ThePrincipal
Welcome
Now that the temperatures are hitting mid-20s
and above, itisobviously time for metoreturn
to work. Iam sureweall appreciate theirony of
indifferent weather in December and brilliant
weather in February. Welcome back toall our
readers.
A huge welcome to a large number of new
students, their families, and also to our new
staff who have joined us this year. Our numbers
continue to growand we will have extrastudents above the estimate by
the MinistryofEducation. Whilst it is achallenge to ensurethatweare
fully staffed,the additional students do generate increased funding and
staffing levels forour place.
My thanks to youasacommunityfor continuing to supportus.
NCEAOutcomes
Our results from last year were pleasing, although the portion of our
NCEA students who endorsed with Merit or Excellence has taken adip.
On reflection,webelievethis is the result of anumber ofstudents being
satisfied to reach the Achieved level. This was possibly because of the
stresses caused by COVID and, ofcourse, many ofour students missed
out on seven weeks of school.
We are ofcourse hopeful that this year we will have an uninterrupted
school year. However, wedoneed to prepare incase we face COVID
restrictions during our academic year.
TeacherOnly Day
Last week we started with aTeacher Only Day atthe Hakatere Marae.
This wasbecause manyofour new staff had not been formally welcomed
onto the Marae and we feel it is important that our newcomers are
included within our wide community. My thanks to the Marae Komiti
forhosting us. Such events arepartofour driveasaschool to become
moreculturally responsivetoour increasingly diverse community.
Pōwhiri
This week we held our Pōwhiri onTuesday, 09 February, which was the
first daythatour whole school communitywas on-site.
Please Make Contact
If you are the parent ofastudent new to our College and you have
concerns about any aspect oftheir introduction, please contact usto
outline howwemight improveour reception of new students. The best
method of doing so is via email,either to your child’s AkoTeacher or the
relevantHead of School.
Rebuild Project
In terms ofour new build, weare at the stage of having concept plans
finalised. The final stages arewith the MinistryofEducation and include
pricing and apeer review panel of Architects. Once wehave cleared
these aspects we willbeinaposition to share our plans with our wider
community.
Thephysical building projectwill commenceatsomestage this year.
Onceagain, welcome back to another school year.
Many thanks,Ross Preece
Ross Preece
Principal • Tumuaki
Information
Orientation Morning
ActivityDisplays/Exciting Opportunities
forStudents to become Involved
Wednesday24February
College Chessboard, 10:45am –11:25am
On this daystudents
have the opportunity
to view forty-fiveto
fifty displaystands of
activities available,
through the College
andcommunity
groups,and register
interest in what they
mightlike to be
involved in during this
year,and beyond.
Collegewelcomes and encourages students joining in Collegelife, and
Orientation Dayprovides agreat chancetosee the wide range of activities
on offer.
Parentsand
caregivers mightlike
to encourage their
studenttoconsider
howthey could
become involved in the
manyopportunities
offered by the College
and Community
Groups who contribute
to the lifeand work of
the College.
Staff -Welcome
As is often the case at the start ofanew school year it is our great
pleasure towelcome new staff to the College. ANew Staff Induction
Day for these teachers was held on Monday 01February, followed
by their involvement inthe Teacher Only Days on Tuesday 02and
Wednesday03February.
This year we welcomed elevennew staff,including returnee to College
Tevita ‘Asi while both Jessica Sharpe and Courtenay Soper were
previously at Ashburton College, onsection, during their teacher
training.
Tevita‘Asi
Teacher of Science
CheyenneGeorge
Learning Support
Assistant,
Mainstream
Mandy Isaacs
Teacher of Science,
Food and Nutrition,
Te Reoand Tikanga
CourtenaySoper
Teacher of English
YinChua
Teacher of
Mathematics
Natalie Hayes
Teacher of Science
JessicaSharpe
Teacher of Science
Karen Strijbis
Teacher of English
KirstyFortune
Learning Support
Assistant,
Te WhareManaaki
Darian Hust-Long
Teacher of
Physical Education
Hannah White
Learning Support
Co-ordinator
Staff -Internal Appointments
Additionally,there have been anumber of internal staff appointments
involving achange of, oradditional, portfolios which commence as
from the startofthisyear.
KaroBedford TransferredfromSciencetoFood and Hospitality
Julia Bell Head of Green House
Michael Clark Head of English Faculty
Georgia Keenan Acting AssistantHead of English Faculty(Term 1)
SarahLassen AssistantHead of English Faculty
Pete Lee Acting Head of ScienceFaculty, interimposition
James List Junior Dean
Renae List Changed from Learning Support Co-ordinator to
Learning Support Teacher
Susie Stewart Teacher in Charge Junior Science, and Biology
Staff - Returning Following Leave
Kylie Backhouse-Smith Returning following parental leave,teaching
Dance, Drama.
SarahCadman Returning following parental leave,teaching
Social Studies and Tourism.
OurVision
David Sole
Teacher of
Mathematics
HakatereCommunityof
Learning/Kāhui Ako:
Across Kāhui AkoTeacher Roles
Kāhui Ako|CommunitiesofLearning aregroups of education and training
providers that come together, along with their communities, to raise
achievementfor alltamarikiand young people –bysupporting each other
and sharing expertise in teaching and learning (ako).
AshburtonCollege is partofthe HakatereKāhui Ako, with the following
staff members re-appointedtoAcross Kāhui/Schools’roles.
Marg Macpherson Curriculum Innovation and eLearning.
Tiipene Philip Māoristudentachievement
Staff -Farewells
We acknowledge, with appreciation, forfurther leaving staff confirmed
sincethe end of last year.
Jorjia Colton
Jorjia wasamuch-respectedmainstream class Learning SupportAssistantin
her time at College fromMarch 2019 until the end of the 2020 school year.
Caring,compassionate and patient, Jorjia is areal loss to students,who she
relatedwelltoand,equally,tostaff. Weare sorrytolose her as aperson and
astaff member, but do wish her well forher maternitytime ahead.
Rachel Donaldson
Rachel, Teacher of Physical Education, is wished well as she uplifts her
maternity leave entitlement from the beginning of this year.Wethank her
forher valued contributions and involvement, and look forwardtomeeting
their new family member in the future.
Lisa Walker
Lisa was inaFixed-Term position as Teacher of Mathematics during 2020,
finishing officially on 27 January this year. Recognised as ahard-working
and very organised member of the teaching staff, she was well-liked by
students and was acheerful, humorous peer-colleague. Wewish her well
in herfutureendeavours.
Victor Ji
Victor was also in aFixed-Term Mathematics teaching position, from March
of last year to 27 Januaryofthis year. Given thevariables of 2020, as afirst
year teacher it wasaninteresting year to commenceone’s career. However,
Victor contributed well, finding his feet and getting afeel for his style of
teaching. Anadded positive was his high level of enthusiasm regarding
the integration of technology into his teaching. Wethank Victor for all he
contributed to students and to staff while at College and wish him well in
hisnew position at Burnside High School.
Information
College Office HoursTerm Time
Monday-Thursday
Friday
8:00am –4:30pm.
8:00am –4:00pm.
College Uniform Clothing Shop
This is operated through the College Office between 8:30am-4:00pm,
or by request.
Families and students are welcome to view items of clothing (secondhand,good
quality). We alsowelcomegood quality, cleansecond-hand
clothing to sell on your behalf.
AkoMeetings/College Closure–
Thursday04March
Please note that the College will beclosed for normal instruction on
this dayinorder to hold Akointerviews forall year levels.
These interviews provide opportunity for students to share information,
plan and set goals,with their Akoteacher and parent/caregiver.
Theinterviews will be held at Ashburton College,
from 10:00am-8:00pm.
Twenty-five minutes is allocatedfor Year 9and 10 students,
andfifteen minutes forYear 11-13 students.
Familiesare to booktheir interviewtimes online,
and this information will be provided in the nearfuture.
Allstudents/familiesare expected to attend.
Teacher Only Day–Friday05March
Please note that the College will also be closed for normal instruction
on this day, in order to undertakeaTeacher Only Day.
Theday-long programme is fully committed to RestorativePractises training
for staff, byoutside facilitators. This process is an important link to our
AshColl Way, our Values of Pride,Qualityand Respect, andour preferenceto
resolvematters firstly by negotiation, wherethis is possible.
We do ask thatyou makealternativearrangements foryour
sons/daughters on this dayand thank youfor your support.
Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 1
11 February 2021
Congratulations
AshburtonCollege
Year 9Academic Scholarship Winner
RubyGraham
The Year 9 Academic Scholarships were
established in 2004 by the Ashburton College
Board ofTrustees, with up to two scholarships
awarded annually. Awardees are selected via
two examination tests, one in English and one
in Mathematics.
Thescholarships areopen to anyYear 8student
who is aNew Zealand citizen or permanent
resident, and who applies for entry to Year 9at
AshburtonCollege in the following year.
One awardwas gained this year,and allocatedatthe end of 2020, forthe
2021 College year.
Rubysaid she was‘really excited’toreceivethe newsand ‘quiteproud of
herself’, saying she didn’t expectshe mightbea‘winner’.
Rubywill put her funding towardssupporting twochosen aspects of her
schooling and,importantly,said she waslooking forwardtothe year and
the opportunities available.
Youth andCareers Exchange:Register
foranInteractiveSite
This combined collaborative event promoted co-operatively between
the Ashburton District Council, YMCA and Ashburton College will be an
expected attendance day for students from our district’s three secondary
schools –Ashburton College, Ashburton Christian School and Mt Hutt
College,plus those at the YMCA.
Astrong inter-active and goal-orientated day is planned to grow students’
understanding of career options available to them, and providing the
opportunitytoattend an industryinanareathey maywanttoworkin.
If youare alocalbusiness or youth service
and would liketobookasite
please register your interest at:youthexponz@gmail.com
This action-packed week offers ahuge range of events including:
MoneyMates;
Budget Advice Service;
Family works: Parenting Strategies Workshop;
Understanding and supporting teenagerswith anxiety and depression;
Autism NZ presentation;Keeping My Brain HealthyWorkshop;
Behind the Screens presentedbyJames Beck from Attitude;
Understanding AnxietyinChildren;
‘Is this Normal?’–TheAll AboutBehaviourWorkshop;
Parent2ParentCoffee and Connection Group;
Parent TalksŌpuke: HelpingFamiliesThrive;
Events
Leadership Camp 2021
With information providedbyDeputyHead Students
Easterlin Faamausiliand AlexRielly
On Wednesday27Januaryasixty-strong group of Year 13 studentstravelled
to Mt Hutt Retreat for Leadership Camp, through until Friday 29January.
This camp puts students into positionswheretheylearntoworkasateam
andlead each otherthrough multiple challenges.
Day1:
Dayone of campincluded ‘RaftBuilding’ and ‘CaveStream’.
For the ‘Raft Building’ exercise, teams had towork together tobuild araft
out of barrels/drums,woodand rope.This activitywas achallenge formany
as it required alot of teamwork and communication.Manystudentslearned
what knots to use to tie the raft together as it was constructed and,after all
that, there was the partofseeing if whatwehad just built would float!
Once inthe water wepaddled out about twenty metres into the lake and
thenback to shorewherewedisassembled theraft.
(Pictured above, left to right): Ben Middleton, Parker Bradford,
Olivia Lill, Hannah O’Reilly, Ellie Lawn, Tamaki Nishioka, Drew Porter and
Samuel Reilly-Sigel,building their raft.
(Pictured, right): The Orange
group afloat amidst some
choppy water on the raft they
built together as ateam.
‘Cave Stream’ included
students doing about an
hour-long walk through adark
cave with a stream running
through it. For this task we
were also given the challenge
of navigating most of the cave
by candlelight instead of a
torch, and then finding our
way through a small section
with no lightatall.
Forthese activities
communication wasreally
important, requiring students to talk with each other and get to know each
other better.
Monday01-Sunday07March
(Pictured left):
SamRakthong emerging
from the CaveStream.
PasifikaHealth Day(healthylunchboxesand measles vaccinations);
and finishingthe week with aChildren’sDay Celebration (free entry) at the
Plains Railway Museum Tinwald.
The events arebeingheld at variousvenues within
Ashburton and throughout the County.
Please check the websitefor the full programme and to Register.
As shown on the website, all events arefreebut some requiretickets
to attend *=ticketbookings required forthis event
BOOK FREE TICKETS AT: www.waitaha.health.nz/parenting-week/
Day2:
Thesecond daywas filled with activities at the RopesCourse. Thegroups of
students had to work together as ateam to complete these activities.The
first activity was the ‘Big Swing’ where students had to climb up atall tree
to jump off aplatformand swing-out across the forest.This wasquiteahard
activity and for some students unthinkable, but with the encouragement
and supportfromfellowstudents,they were braveenough to give it ago.
We also did the ‘Leap ofFaith’ which is where participants climbed up
another tall tree to jump and trytocatchthe bar across from them.
(Pictured above, left and right): Student Malachi Drye swinging out across
the forest on the ‘Big Swing’, and teacher Pete Lee having successfully
completed the ‘Leap of Faith’now hanging on to the bar.
These team-building activities really helped to bond students with each
other,especially within their individual Houses.
On this nightwehad speeches forHouseLeaders. Many students went for
these roles and they spoke very well.Onthe same night, the House Leaders
were announced and congratulations to those who were appointed!
Day3:
On the last day, we did alot of activities in our Houses, with our newly
appointed House Leaders. This helped the House Leaders have an
introduction into whatitwill be like to lead their House.
Fantastic Experience:
These activities allowedstudents to step up and take up various leadership
roles, from leading agroup through the cave or figuring out the best
strategy to complete anactivity. They also allowed students to be more
confidentinthemselves and learnvital skillstobealeader.
Overall, this was afantastic experience that many ofthe Year 13 students
were able to take something away from, as we become the new leaders of
AshburtonCollege for2021
House Captains 2021
Thesuccessful contenders and thus House Captains for2021 are–
Blue House Malachi Drye and Abbey Wood
Green House Brie Rudolph and Jacob Swan
Orange House GeorgieCartney and Marlese Schoonderbeek
Red House Olivia Lill and BenMiddleton
Congratulations go to these studentsontheir success. During theweek
of this newsletter, speeches and voting take place for the House and
Student Executive positions, which we will be able to report oninour
following newsletters.
Coming Events
February
13 Polyfest,Red Zone,Corner New BrightonRoad
17 Aoraki SecondarySchools’Tennis Championships,
19 Athletic Prelims
24 Canterbury Schools’ShowJumping,McLean’s Island
Term Dates2021 –
Term One Started -Friday16April
Term Two Monday03May -Friday09July
Term Three Monday26July -Friday01October
Term Four Monday18October -Tuesday02November (Year 13)
-Thursday 04 November (Years 11/12)
-Thursday 09 December (Year 10)
-Friday10December (Year 9)
Public HolidayDates
Easter
Friday02April –Tuesday06April
(returntoCollege Wednesday07April)
Anzac Day
Saturday25April,observedMonday26April
(in Aprilholidays)
Queen’s Birthday
Monday07June
Labour Day
Monday25October
CanterburyAnniversaryDay Friday 12 November
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Heartfelt trek by tractor owners
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Rural real estate agent John Davisonis
hitching his restored Chamberlain
Champion9Gtotheinaugural
Heartland TractorTreknext month.
It’s aconvoy of nine Chamberlain
tractors, travelling1300 kilometres from
Rangiora to Wheels at Wanaka and
return to raise moneyfor HeartKids.
Mr Davison was bornandbred in
Rakaia andhas had alifelonginterest in
classic tractors andcompetition
ploughing.
He ownedanarable mixed farmin
MidCanterbury before acareer change
20 yearsago and nowhas alifestyle
blockinBroadfield,near Prebbleton.
He has owned his mid60s
Chamberlainfor just over five years.
TheChamberlain models, in their
distinctive orange, was atractorhe
didn’tsee everyday in Canterbury.
He travelled to Western Australia to
view his 9G before buying.
It was originallyowned by Yorkrakine
farmer AllenCousinswho boughtitin
1966. It was then restoredbyGary
Snook, of Jurien Bay for more than
$25,000.
Mr Snooknamed the 9G Desert Rat as
atribute to the Australian Diggersof
World War 2asitwas tough and handled
difficultsituations.
Chamberlainswere apopular model
forfarmers in the 1960s and‘70s andhad
agood reputationofbeing tough and
resilient, especiallyuseful to those
clearing and developinglandinthe
Australianwheatbelt district. However
they wereset aside as farmers
demanded morehorsepower.
Mr Davison estimatesadailydistance
of around250km on the tractor trek,
travelling at 40km/h, will take six hours
which he said was longenough in the
driver’s seat.
While he will mostly take in the
surroundshewillbejoined by friends in
the cab on different legs of the journey.
The 300 diesellitre tankshouldn’t
need filling until Wanaka.
The Heartland Tractor Trek will not
bethe 9G’s first;MrDavison trekked to
Crank Up at Edendale in 2017 and the
last WheelsatWanaka two years ago,
andinAustralia it did numerous treks,
including one with 29 other
Chamberlains in 2000 to raise money for
The Royal Flying Doctor service.
The14day trekisbeing run by agroup
of tractor loving mates in the
Left: John Davison is joining the
Heartland Tractor Trek next month in his
trusty Chamberlain Champion 9G.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Chamberlain Owners Group. Mr
Davison is afriend of trek organiser
Steve Day,whosegrandsonOliver was
born with heart defects.
The support givenbyHeart Kids to
Oliver’s familyspurredStevetoset up
the tractor trek.
Congenital HeartDefect is the most
common birth defectinNew Zealand
affecting one in 100 babiesborn. Heart
Kids has beenaround for nearly 40 years
supporting families thathave achild
with heartdefects.
Partone of the trek starts on March 25,
travelling from New Plymouth to
Wellington and thenbyferry to Picton. It
then headstoRangiorafor the start of
the main trek on March 28 which heads
to Wheels at Wanaka and return.
On day one theywillheadthrough
Methven and Ashburton, then Geraldine
andstay overnight in Timaru.
Day two they headtoOamaruand
Dunedin beforeheadinginland to
Middlemarch and Ranfurly. Then
Idaburn, Oturehua, Omakau, Alexandra,
Cromwell and Wanaka.
The return leg will visit Omarama,
Twizel,Fairlieand Geraldine before
ending at Rangiora.
The trekkers will stopintowns along
the waywith collection buckets and to
raise awareness for Heart Kids but
anyone wanting to support thecause
now candosoonline at
heartlandtractortrek.nz
Support at hand
Rural SupportTrustMidCanterburyhas seen a
30 percent increase in calls thisyear,wellup
from a‘‘veryquiet’’ December.
MidCanterburyRST coordinator Frances
Beeston said asmorepeople learned aboutRST
anditsservices,shehopedmorepeople would
reachoutforhelp. ‘‘It'sbecomingmore socially
acceptedtoreach outand connect for support,we
areactively tryingtodomore andconnect across
more areas anddemographicsinour rural
community.’’
Upcomingreforms wereahugechallengefor
therural communityand potential flow on effects
to thedistrict was ‘‘huge. RST were working on
doingaSocial Impact Reportoftheeffects on the
AshburtonDistrict causedbythenew reforms.
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Changing face of Burnett Street and the CBD
Contractors from Four Season Tree Care (left) took
down trees on both sides of Burnett Street near the
Ashburton Arcade as the CBD transformation
continues. The trees were removed last Thursday,
the same day the street went to aoneway system.
On Monday, work will begin on installing new
stormwater and water pipes; the road will be dug
up and some of the work will be done at night.
Kerbing and roading construction work will begin
in March.
Subcontractors are making good progress on a
shared pathway along the East Street green.
The water feature is shut while this work is under
way and pedestrian rail crossings are affected.
New kerbing on the western side of East Street will
be laid from Friday, with progress about 40 metres
aday.
During this time, traffic will be able to drive south
on East Street and parking will be unaffected.
however, parking on the northbound side will be
removed while kerbing work is under way.
The last of the garden plantings are under way on
Tancred Street. Road marking, with new speed
limits, will happen when construction work is
complete.
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New faces add to youth council voice
Fourteen members on the 2021
Ashburton Youth Council will
provide avoice foryoung
people in thedistrict.
The new committee ranges in
agefrom 11 to 23 and will drive
youth council activities,help
organise events, liaise with
Ashburton DistrictCouncil and
address issues facing young
people in thedistrict.
They have awide range of
intereststhatinclude drama,
sailing, dance,softball, karate,
volleyballand chess.
The group’s chairman is
20yearold Michael Baker, who
worksfor Des Kruger Tree
Services.Heissupported by
Ashburton College Year 11
studentsHenryGoodes and
Lara Shierlaw, who arecodeputiesand
have respective
eventand community liaison
dutiesaswell.
Former Borough School
student Maddie Page, now in
herfirst year at Ashburton
College, has takenonthe
secretary role, and 20yearold
Beatrice Bernarte,who works
at Rosebank Resthome, is
global ambassador.
Other members include Mt
Hutt College’sAbbie Wilson
James, who is submissions coordinator,
and JohnMagyaya
from Ashburton College, who is
in charge of onlinemedia and is
assisted by Alex Cojocary, the
youngest member on the
council.
Theothermembers are
17yearold Ila Cabalse,
23yearold DomCotter, St
Joseph's School pupil Sophia
Aguila,Janre Lim and Anna
Tu’amoheloa,both MountHutt
College, and Ashburton College
deputy headgirl Easterlin
Faamausili.
Theyouth council will meet
on the firstWednesday of each
month andtwo district
councillors, Cr Diane
Rawlinson and Cr Lynette
Lovett, will support them.
Above: The 2021 Ashburton
Youth Council, flanked by
district councillors, Diane
Rawlinson (left) and Lynette
Lovett.
Lions boost shuttle fund
Lions clubs from aroundMid
Canterbury have banded
together to supportthe
Canterbury West Coast Cancer
Society’s shuttle service.
Local clubs are amongthe 23
Lions clubs from aroundthe
South Island to donate $13,000
to the service, which provides
free transport forpatients
stayinginthe society’s
accommodation to and from
radiation and chemotherapy
appointments at Christchurch
Hospital.
Janice PorterHoare,
fundraising and events
manager for the Cancer
Society’s CWC division, said
that the Lions Clubs’ significant
donation was ahuge help
towards funding the $65,000
required to operate theshuttle
each year.
“Theshuttle currently
operatesfrom 7.30am until 9pm
Monday to Friday, which
translates to approximately
16,000 individual patient trips.
Given that the patients we are
providing our servicefor come
from all over the South Island,
including Mid and South
Canterbury, the West Coast and
Nelson/Marlborough, it is
fabulous to see localLions
Clubs from these regions
supporting this service,” she
said.
Ashburton CountyLions Club
representative Christine
Stewart, 1st ViceDistrict
Governorfor District 202J,
visited Daffodil Housetosee
theshuttleservice in action
andaccepted acertificate of
thanks from theCancer Society
on behalf of the contributing
Lions clubs.
MrsStewart said that like
mostpeople she had family
members and colleagues who
had been diagnosed with
cancer.
“Our club members are
happy to support the Cancer
Society shuttle serviceasyou
just neverknowwhensomeone
in your community is going to
need it.”
It is the fourth consecutive
year that the Lions clubs have
donated to theshuttleservice.
The firstdonation was
organised by the late John
Cramond from Motueka in 2017
after he used the shuttle
servicehimself while having
cancer treatment in
Christchurch.
The societyisexpecting
demandfor the shuttle service
to grow evenfurtherthisyear.
Right: Ashburton County Lions
Club representative Christine
Stewart accepts acertificate of
thanks from Janice Porter
Hoare of the Canterbury West
Coast Cancer Society.
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Work starts on Mt Somers Hall
Earthquake strengthening
and refurbishment work is
underway on the Mt Somers
Hall.
Scaffolding is up and
strengtheningworkisbeing
carriedout onthe facade of
the building.
Steel reinforcements have
beenaddedand asbestos that
was usedfor fireprotection
on thehallprojectorhas
beenremovedfromthe
building.
In October 2020 the Mt
SomersReserveBoard
received agrantfromthe
Government’s Provincial
Growth Fund (PGF) of
$89,353.13tocover the
upgrade project.
Thefunding willenablethe
supperroomtobefreshened
up,coverdemolition of a
chimney andpainting work.
Mt Somers Reserve Board
memberChris Murphy said
the project had started
earlier this month and was
expected to be completedby
midApril.
The boardwas grateful for
the PGFfundingithad
receivedvia Ashburton
DistrictCouncil, which
would help withthe muchneededfreshenupofthe
community facility.
The work would be
‘‘sympathetic’’tothe building
andtothe casual passerby
therewould benoreal
difference.
There would also be
improvements to thelighting
and kitchenarea.
MrMurphysaid the PGF
fundingprettymuch covered
the entire refurbishment
costsofthe projectand would
helppreserve thehistoric
valueofthe hall.
The Mt Somers Hall was
opened in 1922.
The Mt Somers Hall under
scaffolding.
PHOTO MICK JENSEN
Historic hui for mayors, runanga
Ashburtonmayor Neil Brownhas been
partofanhistoric meeting between
Canterburymayors andPapatipu
Runanga leaders.
The Canterbury Mayoral Forumheld a
hui with thechairs of Canterbury’s10
Papatipu Runanga at SelwynDistrict
Council lastweek.
It was the first time the mayors and
runanga leadershavecometogether in
this way.
While many individual councils and
mana whenua have enduring and solid
relationships already, thetwo Canterburywide
leadership groups have not met and
engaged as acollectiveuntil now.
The purposeofthe hui was to start
buildingamoreformal relationship and
focused on getting to know each other and
understandingthe roles that each other
play in their communities.
Mayors and chairs shared information
about their backgrounds, leadership roles,
their council or takiwa areas, and their
priorities for the future of Canterburyand
its people.
Chair of the mayoral forum Selwyn
mayor SamBroughton said the hui had
given the group astrongfoundationto
build on.
‘‘Havingthe chairs of the Papatipu
Runanga andmayoral forum membersin
one room established agreat platform
fromwhich we can work together for the
greater wellbeingofour peopleand land.’’
Liz Brown, chairofTeTaumutu
Runanga,saiditwas avery positive and
constructive meeting.
“This lays the beginnings of the
foundation for aTiriti oWaitangibased
partnershipwhere we can participate at
theconceptual designstage rather than
after the mahi hascommenced.”
Mayorsand Papatipu Runanga chairs all
agreed the valueinfostering the growing
relationship and haveagreed to meet
regularly to continuethe dialogue
together.
Mr Broughton said he felt astrongsense
of commitment to work in partnership
toward shared goals.
‘‘While we might be able to go fast
separately,wecan go much further
together.’’
Above: At the historic meeting were (from
left) Dan Gordon (Waimakariri mayor),
Marie Black (Hurunui mayor), Neil Brown
(Ashburton mayor), Chevy Allen (Te
Runanga oKaikoura GM), John Henry
(chair of Te Runanga oArowhenua), Sam
Broughton (Selwyn mayor), Justin Tipu
(chair of Te Runanga oMoeraki), Liz Brown
(chair of Te Taumutu Runanga), Matiu
Payne (chair of Te Runanga o
Koukourarata), Tania Wati (chair of Ngai
Tuahuriri Runanga), Craig Mackle
(Kaikoura mayor), Graham Smith
(Mackenzie mayor), Nigel Bowen (Timaru
mayor), Lianne Dalziel (Christchurch
mayor), Jenny Hughey (Environment
Canterbury chair), Jo McLean (chair of Te
Runanga oWaihao), Hariata Kahu (chair of
Te Runanga oKaikoura).
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Quakes’
10-year
milestone
Mid Canterbury people are
invited to mark the10year
anniversaryofthe February 22,
2011earthquake with afree
visittoQuake City, Canterbury
Museum’sspecialexhibition
about the Canterbury
Earthquakes.
Thanks to support from major
sponsor theEarthquake
Commission (EQC), admission
charges to Quake Citywill be
waivedon February 22.
QuakeCity has had some
updates aheadofthe 10year
anniversary. Additions include
asculptural wall of orangeroad
cones in the entryway anda
slideshow of buildings,
artworksand streetscapes
showing howOtautahi
Christchurch haschanged in
the decade since the
earthquakes.
Anumber of Cantabrianswho
recount their experiences on
February22,2011inthe film
12.51, which runs in the
exhibition, have been
reinterviewed andfeatureina
new short film reflectingon
how their lives have changed in
the last decade.
Museum director Anthony
Wright hopes people around
the region takeupthe
opportunity tovisit Quake City
and reflect on the decade since
the February quake.
“TheFebruaryquake was a
tragedy that continues to affect
the lives of Cantabrians, so it’s
important thatwehaveaplace
to tell the storiesofthe
earthquakes and appropriate
that we mark the 10year
anniversarywith free entry.
Quake City has somesobering
reminders of what we lost in the
earthquakes, but also of the
challenges we overcameby
pulling together.”
Mr Wright said EQC’s
sponsorship is notonly
enabling freeentry on the
anniversary, buthas also
helped us to refocus Quake City
on the domestic marketafter
losing 80 percent of its visitors
from overseas, due to Covid19
travelrestrictions.
EQC’s chief resilience and
researchofficer Jo Horrocks
said that buildingknowledge
and resilience in the
community is akey focus for
EQC.
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Waitangi Day celebrations at marae
Hundreds of people youngand
old headed out to Hakatere
marae on Saturday afternoon to
celebrate Waitangi at the Pa.
Itwas afun event to welcome
peopletothe marae.
They enjoyedshared kai,
musical performances and
somefamilyfocused activities
which were supported by
organisations andgroups with
displays, raffles and afew
marketstalls.
Hakatere Marae chair
Michelle Brett waspleased
with community turnout and
praised the day’s organising
subcommittee Celia Colcord,
Rana Kohunuiand Ellie Smith
and the host of volunteerson
hand to bring it all together.
There were performances by
Ashburtonfivepiece band
PacificTribal, members of the
Cook Island Mid Canterbury
group, members of Man Up did
arousing haka andcadets from
the Ashburton Cadet Unit
demonstrated tug of war. There
was also volleyball, aslippery
slideandabouncycastle set up
for play.
Waitangi at the Pa organising subcommittee members Celia Colcord, Rana Kohunui and Ellie Smith with items in the Taonga Maori
raffle at Hakatere Marae.
Left: Cook Island Mid Canterbury group performs, and above: group patron and dance leader Ruta
Tare in action at Hakatere Marae. Mr Tare is also secretary for the Cook Island Christian Church.
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Tipene Philip (centre) welcomes the community on to Hakatere Marae.
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Health battle for car club stalwart
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
ShayneAdams is counting
down the weeksuntil the
annual AutoSparks Street
Sprints in early May.
It’s the big racing eventofthe
year forthe AshburtonCar Club
and drawssometop driving
talentfrom aroundthe country
and boosts the Mid Canterbury
economy.
Entries have onlyjust opened
but as usual there has been a
surge of interestfor thelimited
spots. Suchisits popularity
thereisoftenawaiting list of
driverskeentorace.
It’s beenmade successful by
the organisational skills of club
life member, and president
Shayne, the support of his wife
Kim andfellowAshburtonCar
Club committeeand members.
Thereisalot of work to do but
Shayneknows what needs to
happen even though this year
his healthisnotideal.He’son
addedoxygensupply at least
15hours aday due to chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). It’s an inflammatory
lung diseasethat causes
breathing difficulty.
He was diagnosed more than
15 yearsago but it’s
deteriorated and he’s now on
palliative care.
Shayne and Kim have nothing
but praise for the workofthose
at AshburtonHospital who
have bent over backwards to
help withShayne’s health and
wellbeing since beinginand
out of hospital in the past two
months.
“They’ve been fantastic,” Kim
said.
Shayne, 56,iscar club
president and involvedsince he
was around 16 years old,
despite not being aparticularly
good racing cardriver or
mechanicallyminded.
As aselfconfessed
‘‘wayward’’ kid he gotinvolved
in the club through his uncle
Wayne and has not looked back.
It’s kept himout of trouble.
He hasalso been caretaker/
groundsman at the Ashburton
A&P Showgroundsfor the last
13 yearsbut resigned in
December due to deteriorating
health.
“We’veenjoyedour time
there, Ionly wish we didn’t
have to leave under the
circumstances,” he said.
He took over frompast
caretaker Dick Sharpe. The
grounds were used by the
associationinsummerand
leased by the Mid Canterbury
Rugby Unionoverwinter.Both
have different requirements.
It has also been used fortruck
shows, motorhome shows, dog
shows and as an agricultural
training ground, amongother
uses.
Shaynetookonthe role after
getting diagnosed with COPD,
identified after he got
pneumonia while working in a
Kiwifruit coolstore in the North
Island.Hehad just been
offered the managerrole but
could not acceptit.
Thedoctor told himthen if he
continued working in the
coolstore environmenthe
would be dead in six months.
He, along with Kim and their
13monthold son Corey, moved
to back to hometown Ashburton
where the caretaker role came
up. It was asteeplearning
curve.
It was only made better with
guidance fromA&P committee
member andgrounds manager
Tim Lovett,and by experience
then eventually better
equipment.
Thefamily (daughterKaitlyn
arrived in time for their first
AshburtonA&P Show in 2007),
lived in the caretaker house on
site and, aheadofthatfirst
show, pushmowedthe lawnin
frontofthe pavilionand the
embankment.
In the earlydays the A&P
showwas on Friday and
Saturday andahorse show was
on Sunday. Therewere
windows to clean, bushesto
prune and stablestoready.
Theywalked for miles during
the first show weekend witha
fully stockedthreewheeler
pramcarting supplies to keep
ablution blocks fully stocked
and cleaned, Kim said.
Theassociation latergot a
ride on mowerand abuggy for
use duringshowperiods.
Shaynequickly learnedabout
ground preparation andthe
best times to mowandwater the
grounds ahead of eventsfor the
best conditions.
Plus Tim was always on hand
to help with problems and point
Shayneinthe right direction.
Now the grounds are often
praised for their pristine
condition and notably no stones
Shayne Adams in his former caretaker role at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds.
by horse showorganisers.
It’s considered one of the best
horse show venuesinthe South
Island, whichishigh praise.
The Adamstake greatpride
in that. It tookalot of work.Kim
still removes stones from grass
when shesees them. It’s
become ahabit.
Shayne's COPD is likely
caused from many years
working in aflour mill (he was
in charge of wheat intake) and
of course, smoking, but it was
exacerbated by working in subzero
temperaturesincoolstores
afterwards.
Since leaving the caretaker
roleShayne has been in
hospital at least six times.
He is not onewho shies away
from abattle so is taking his
newsituationone step at a
time.
He has the supportofKim,as
well as the car club committee
andmembers.
He is passionate about the
sportand the club which has
been around for 65 years. It has
an impressive 73 active
members. It was the first clubof
national rally driver Hayden
Paddon.
Many of whom like itsfamilyfriendly
environment and that
it encourages young members
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Shayne Adams (right) in his role as clerk of course at an Ashburton
Car Club event. Pictured left is his wife Kim. PHOTO CINDY LOVETT PHOTOGRAPHY
to get behind the wheelsafely –
and with guidance.
Andthey have afull annual
calendarofevents coming up to
keep everyone entertained
including the UpperDowns
Road8km shingle sprint on
March 6and the continuationof
the Malcolm Lovett Automotive
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Ashburton residents will soon
be serviced bynew wastewater
pipes with bigger capacity for
a growing urban population,
thanks to a$10 million project
starting this year.
TheCouncil is carryingout theAshburton
Relief Sewer (ARS) project on the eastern
sideoftownwiththehelpofa$7.98million
Government grant from the three waters
reform stimuluspackage.
Theupgrades will see largerpipes ranging
from 600 to 800 millimetres in diameter
installed underground for 5.1 kilometres,
starting at the new Ashburton River
crossing pipeline on Milton Road South
andending on Bridge Street in Netherby.
The work will disrupt vehicle access on
Milton Road South at various stages of the
project,with road closures planned forthe
Beach RoadEast intersection andWakanui
Road intersection. Parts ofAlbert Street
will also be impacted.
Council has contracted Ashburton
Contracting Ltd (ACL) and Seipp
Construction Ltd tocomplete the work,
which is expected to finish inMarch 2022.
Council Infrastructure Services Group
Manager, Neil McCann says the ARS is
a continuation of the major upgrades
Council has been carrying out to
future-proof Ashburton's wastewater
infrastructure.
"The ARS has been abig project on our
books for some time and with the River
Crossing and Pump Station project now
complete,wecan start installing the larger
pipes around town thatwill transport our
wastewaterall the wayunder theriver to
the newpump station."
Ashburton District Mayor, Neil Brown
says the Council isvery pleased to have
the backing of the Government, which is
covering 80 per cent of the project costs.
"When the first tranche of the three waters
reform funding wasannounced,wesawa
good opportunity to save some money for
ratepayers and wewere delighted to be
awarded such asignificant sum."
Preparation work has begun at the riverendofMilton
Road South and thisstretch
of road to BeachRoadEast will eventually
be closed to the publicwhilethe pipes are
installed.
The Ashburton/Hakatere River Track will
remain open to trail-users, howeveraccess
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Majorinfrastructure future-proofing project set
to start in Ashburton
will be unavailable via MiltonRoadSouth.
Council will provide further details of the
upcoming road closuresanddetour routes
as the project progresses.
To stay up-to-date on theAshburtonRelief
Sewer project, visit the Council website
ashburtondc.govt.nz/ARS.
Newplayground
equipment forRakaia
The popular Rakaia Salmon
Site on State Highway One is
set to feature new playground
equipment for families to
enjoy, as the Council gets to
work removing some of the old
equipment.
Starting next week, Council will be
removing the old swing, slideand seesaw
which are nolonger in good condition.
The replacement play equipment will
be ordered as soon asthe designs are
finalised.
The updated equipment forms part of
the $958,000 enhancements being made
to the reserve, which include new public
toilets, footpaths, solar-powered rubbish
bins, Rakaia history signage, additional
seating and landscaping.
Council is investing $198,000 from
existing budgets to the enhancement
project, with the remainder covered bya
$740,000 Tourism InfrastructureFund(TIF)
Government grant and a$20,000 donation
from the Rakaia Lions.
Council Community Services Group
Manager, Steve Fabish says the new
equipmentwillhelpfreshenupthesalmon
sitefor visitors.
"Some of the equipment has dated and
isn't in good enough condition anymore,
so new equipment will make a big
differencetothe park'soutlook."
The reserve's new 10-pan toilet facilities
were openedinOctober last year andnew
footpathsare continuingtobeinstalled.
The Council is aiming to have the
playground readybyJuly2021.
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LowerHakatere to
receiveCouncil drinking
water service
Ashburton District Council has
begun extending its Upper
Hakatere water service totheir
neighbours in Lower Hakatere
in amove that will help ensure
safe drinking water for more
residents.
Lower Hakatere,located at the Ashburton/
Hakatere river-mouth on the east coast
of the district is currently serviced by a
privatewatersupply,butagreaternational
emphasis on drinking water standards
and compliancehas promptedthe Council
to take over the servicebyconnecting the
villagetoits Upper Hakaterescheme.
Infrastructure Services Group Manager,
Neil McCann said, "We are pleased to be
optimising the use ofour existing water
treatment infrastructure toservice more
peopleinthis community.
"Once completed, all Hakatere residents
will have access to water that undergoes
the treatment, testing and infrastructure
maintenancethatweprovideourschemes.
This is areally beneficial upgrade."
Ashburton ContractingLtd (ACL), working
on behalf of the Council, started the
project on Tuesday 9February and are
expected to finish upinthree weeks.
The upgrade involves installing a 230
metre long connection from the current
treatment facility off River Road heading
east towardsthe Lower Hakaterehuts.
Upper Hakatere residents will experience
atemporary water shutdown when the
connection isswitched on, but advance
notice will be given before this is carried
out.
The project does not impact any roads and
is being carried out on Council land.
After the new connection is finished, the
private supply will be switched off at a
later date when residents are ready to
be transferred onto the new combined
scheme.
Petpreparationfor an
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includeyour pets and animalsinyour emergencyplanning. Here are
sometips to help:
Ensure your pet has acollar and
name tag with your phone
1 number, name and address. For
dogs, this is also why
microchipping is so important.
Ensure you have a carry box,
towel or blanket, emergency
2
food,alead and muzzleaspart of
your pet’s emergency getaway
kit. Put your name, phone number and
address on the box.
In the event ofanevacuation,
take your pets and their
3
vaccination records/essential
medications with you if it is safe
do so. Welfare or evacuation centres
generally don't accept pets except for
service animals such as guide dogs. Some
communities have established sheltering
options forpets.
4
5
Make in-case-of-evacuation
arrangements with friends or
relatives outside your
neighbourhood or area.
Keep alist of “pet-friendly” hotels
and motels and their contact
details in case you have to
evacuate.
If you have domestic animals (such as
horses,pigs or poultry) or livestock,know
which paddocks aresafetomove livestock
away from floodwaters, landslides and
power lines. In the event of an evacuation,
ensure you have aplan in place sothat
they will be secure and have food, water
and shelter. The responsibility for animal
welfare remains withthe owner.
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Colouring competition to celebrate farmers supporting farmers
MidCanterbury Rural SupportTrustisrunninga
primary schoolcolouring competition to celebrate
farmers supporting farmers,and raiseawareness about
the organisation.
It is for children aged fiveto12yearsold, in three age
group categories,and has a$50 prize foreach winning
agegroup pupil and their school.
All eligible children are encouraged to attend.
Rural Support TrustMid Canterburycoordinator
Frances Beeston said the competition was to celebrate
thework done by Rural Support Trust which useslocal,
rural people familiarwithissues to helpothers in all
kinds of situations get through their currentchallenges.
There is aMid Canterburybased team workingona
roster system to manthe trust’s free phone line which
is available 24/7.
The0800telephone numberis(0800 787254).
Ms Beeston hasdeliveredthe colouring competition
forms to all primary schools around the district.
Completedentries canbehanded into eachschool
andclose on February 26.
Zonta female art award finalists chosen
The finalists have been selected
for this year’s Zonta Ashburton
Female Art Awards (ZAFAA),
with the 92 entries nowwhittled
downto 43.
Some 24 of the finalists
qualify for the premier award
and the rest are eligible for the
young generationaward.
The finalists have been
selectedbyjudges for an
exhibition which runs from
March 6to April 6.
ZAFAA seeks to raise the
status of female visual artists
andto acknowledge the
contribution women make to
art.
The premier award finalists
are: Susan Badcock, Amie
Blackwell, Jen Bowmast, Kara
Burrowes, Lucy Dolan Kang,
Edwards+Johann, PollyGilroy,
JacquelynGreenbank, Karen
Greenslade,Lee Harper,
MiKyung Jang, Mandy Joass,Ina
Johann, DonnaMarie
Patterson,Lisa Patterson,
Rachel Ratten, Della Rees, Kate
Rivers, Olivia IsabelSmith,
Nicola Thorne, Akkyvan der
Velde, Lucinda Webber, Jenny
Wilsonand Holly Zandbergen.
Young generationaward
finalists are: Isabella Breese,
Rosetta Brown, Theanine
Durven,Harriet Eglinton,
Brietta Freeman, OliviaRose
HargestSlade, Sophie
Hamilton, Mia Heywood, Emma
Kim, Monica Koster, Yixuan Li,
Hannah Margison, Payge
Ovenstone,Ella Reeves, Phoebe
Rolleston,Abby Ross, Jorja
Shadbolt, Alice Wareing and
Victoria Wareing.
The awardwinners will be
announced at the exhibition
opening on March5at 7pm at
Ashburton Art Gallery.
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RSA keen to promote its facilities
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The last 12 months have
createdaneed for changeatthe
AshburtonRSA,president
Merv Brenton says.
It’s an issue that has been
buildingfor yearsasmembers’
aged and few members joined.
The105yearold RSAhas its
roots steepedin military
tradition and it has a
reasonably healthy
membership with close to 600
members. But around60
percentofthose were made up
of over 60year olds.
Twothirds were associate
members (notcurrentorexdefence
forces), Mr Brenton
said,whichwas fine. People did
not have to have abackground
in themilitarytojoin.
Richard Carterand Pat
Baker havebeen associate
members since themid1970s.
Both their fathers were
servicemen.
The menboth enjoy catching
up with friends on club night,
having ayarn and“enjoying the
joviality”,Richard said. And
there was often awin or twoin
the raffles.
They also enjoyedthe
friendlinessofRSA members,
and pricesatthe bar weregood.
Mr Baker’s daughter
Stephanie joined at aged 18 –
having been visiting theRSA as
achild with her parents and
has had friends join since.
She enjoys the social
atmosphere and entertainment.
There is ajunior membership
available to children from aged
13.
ExNavy chef Annette
Cunningham has also joined
through Stephanie, alongwith
Sam Mui.
Annette spent five yearsas
chef serving up to 150 crewon
New Zealand Navy ships.
During her timeshe travelled
round Vanuatu,Philippines
and Australian waters.
The atmosphere at theRSA
hailed back to her time in the
defence forcesand offered a
friendly socialenvironmentto
relax in.
Both Annette and Lou Lucas,
who moved to Ashburtonfrom
Enjoying club night at the Ashburton RSA are (from left) Stephanie
Baker, Annette Cunningham, Lou Lucas and Alycia Millichamp, 11.
Feilding, found the RSAa
comfortable space to bring
their children.
Grant Cockburn regularly
plays pool againsthis daughter
GemmaLea, 12, at the RSA. She
is apool shark in themaking, he
joked.
Butit’s agreat chance for
them to bond.
Cezarne Rodgers, the
Ashburton Cadet Unit Leader,
had membership throughher
defence force role.
Shedealt with many of the
members atthe RSA through
her cadet force role, but was
also pleased for aplacetorelax
in comfortable surroundings.
Existing members have been
alifeline for theAshburton
RSA, luckyenoughtohavea
freehold property in acentral
Ashburton site.
It’s awarm familyfriendly
environment.
Butitwas moreyounger
members whichwereneededto
be sustainable. Those who used
the RSA on aregularbasis and
also allowed the club achance
to grow.
“Lookingforward we need
new members,” MrBrenton
said.
Mr Brenton andvicepresident
AllanJohnstone
know theclub hasalottooffer.
There were sectionswhich met
regularly and coveredmost
interests among members.
Theyincludedcards (500 and
euchre), indoor bowls, pool,
darts, golf and travel.
There was alsoasocial
women’s section anda
compulsory military training
section which met monthly for
outings.
However most people were
unawareofthe RSAasahidden
gem and its future potential.
Theyhad full bar facilities
with 14 gamingmachines, four
pooltables, dart boards, live
monthly entertainment and a
family restaurant serving
delicious affordablefood
throughout theweek.
Jackson’s Bistro, run by
sisters Sheryl, Sam and Jenny,
offer mouthwatering meals
cookedfresh onsite to RSA
patrons every Wednesday
lunchtime,and Thursdayand
Saturday evenings from 5.30pm
to 8pm.Theyalsodofunction
catering.
There wasalsoacourtesy van
running to all four corners of
the Ashburton township from
Thursday to Saturday from
4pm.Thursday nightClub Night
was popular during the week
but the RSA had also
introduced acorporate
membership for companiesand
workplaces,whichdrewinnew
members on other nights,
especially Fridays.
Jackson's Bistro sisters Jenny and Sheryl in action on club night.
GemmaLea Cornelius watches dad Grant Cockburn take his shot
during pool play.
The men were keen to
increase corporate
memberships too.
As wellasbeing asocial hub
to members,the RSA was
equipped to help with any
welfare needs for exservice
people and their families,Mr
Brenton said.
However the service was
often underutilised by those
entitled to use it which was
upsetting.
He encouraged any past
servicepersonnelortheir
families in need to make
contact.
They had waystohelp.
“We areopen to ideas,” Mr
Brentonsaid, of makingthe
RSA thrive into the future.
There is no point in us
putting on something, or
starting something noone
wants, he said.
TheRSA would like to hear
from people keen to join or
those with ideas to boost the
use of the club facilities.They
can be contacted through the
RSA although people can apply
online through the RSA
website.
We wouldlove to try to
accommodate people, Mr
Brentonsaid.
Agility dogs stars of show
LOCAL LISTENING
Plenty of happy dogs and owners departed
the Ashburton showgrounds on Sunday after
the twoday Mid Canterbury Dog Agility
Championships.
The show was run by the Mid Canterbury
Dog Training Club and spokesperson Debbie
Woods said nearly 300 dogs took part in a
variety of events.
Local winners included Tom Wilson and
his dog Gary, who were competing in their
first championship show. They picked up a
first and third in jumping classes and a
second for novices.
Other club members to finish in the top
placings were Kirsten Drysdale with Amber
and Ailsa, Debbie with Bikkie, Oi and Russel,
Carol O’Connor and Shaye, Sharon Dron and
Kit and Caroline Sinclair and Poppy.
The club runs classes teaching family pets
domestic manners; one is due to start in
Ashburton on Monday and another is
scheduled for Methven at the end of the
month.
The next big mission for the club will be an
obedience event, to be held in the Tinwald
Domain on March 27 and 28.
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Boats on the water for ramp fundraiser
Little Rakaia Boating Club president Graeme Patterson is planning
aclub day to raise funds for the final stage of the boat ramp rebuild.
PHOTO FILE
Jetboat andairboat rides along
with boatingeventssuchasa
giant slalom and poker runs will
feature during the Little Rakaia
Boating Club club day next
month.
The event is open to the
public and will be held at the
Rakaia Huts Lagoon on March 7,
from 10am to 4pm. It is to help
raise funds for the finalstage of
the boat ramp rebuild.
Once completed the boat
rampwill have cost around
$340,000.
There will also be abouncy
castle, acake stall, achocolate
wheel as well as barbecuefood,
coffee and softdrinksfor
purchase.
Club president Graeme
Patterson saidthe first and
second stages of the rebuild
were done in 2018 andthe final
stage has been thepriority for
the club over the past two years.
The club members have
raised 85 percentofthe funds
but around $50,000 was still
required to complete the final
stage.
The final stage fundraiser
received aboost when the club
received $35,000 as the
recipient of fundsraised by
Ellesmere Lionsand their
annual charity golf day at the
Ellesmere Golf Course.
Other funds have come from
the RATA Foundation($30,000)
and theLotteriesGrant Board
($145,000) helped with funding
applications by Sarah Wylie
Social Research.
The balance of the funds in
hand have come from the club
members’ annual subscriptions,
fundraising, member and
community donations.
‘‘Without the help and
backing fromlocal businesses,
the local andwider community
none of thefunding would have
been possible.’’
The club day will feature
events on the water but there
will also be the everpopular
chocolate wheel offering
whitebait andchocolate treats
as well as other more significant
prizes to win. No eftpos, cash
only.
Alpine airboats will also be
giving ademonstration of their
airboat andtaking passengers
for rides throughout the day.
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welcoming visitors to Little
Rakaia Huts to enjoy aday in
the sun and to watch or
participate in the events.’’
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Former local now minister in Kurow
SANDY.EGGLESTON
@alliedpress.co.nz
Ajourney that started in Papua New
Guinea about 40 years ago and has led
to Kurow is thebeginningofanew
trailfor Lee Kearon.
The former Mid Canterburywoman
was commissionedasalocal
ordained minister at Kurow’s St
Stephen’sPresbyterian church
recently.
Mrs Kearon, whowas born in
Australia,said she felt the call to
pastoral ministry when she was about
14 and living in PapuaNew Guinea.
“I justhad areal sense that God
wantedmetodothis and the odd
thingisIdidnot know another female
minister,” Mrs Kearonsaid.
She immigrated to New Zealand in
1978 andlater married her first
husband.
In the 1990s when she was livingon
afarm at Rakaia, theReverend
Johanna VanDer Kley, was
appointed to the Presbyterian
church, Mrs Kearonattended.
“She was able to show us what
ministry looked likefromthe inside.
“That wasanamazing startfor me
andthings sort of grew togetherat
that point.”
By 1997 she hadmoved to
Ashburton and started talking with
her churchleaders about how she
could train to beaminister.
The first stepwas to put hername
forwardtothe Presbyterian church
committee who selected potential
candidates for nationally ordained
ministry.
“I was notsuccessful at that stage.”
Shedid win apastoralassistant
position at St Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church in Gorein2000 and worked
there for several years.
When the contract was finished at
St Andrew’s she movedto
Invercargill and worked in a
resthome laundry.
In 2005 after marrying second
husband Clive, Mrs Kearonmoved
back to Gore and busied herself with
church activitiesand other groups
including the GoreFarmers’ Market.
In the following 15 years she made
several attempts to be considered as
acandidate for national ordained
ministry but was unsuccessful.
“When you are initially
unsuccessful at something you go
backtothe drawingboard and you
ask thequestion is this whatI’m still
calledtodo?”
Each time she wassureshe was on
the right track and so she persevered.
‘‘A sense of callsometimes takes
timeand patience to evolve and
discern.’’
In 2013 thecouple movedto
Outramwhere she became involved
with theMaungatua and Kurow
parishes.
Finallythe dooropened for her to
be ordained asalocal minister.
“Whatever ministry path you
follow it’s aseries of steps, it’sa
seriesofconversations. You don’t
knowthe endfrom the beginning.”
It was agreat feeling to have
reached her dream.
“I haveafeeling the journey isonly
justbeginning.”
Mrs Kearon willcontinuetolive in
Outrambut willwork inKurow 12
hoursaweek.
Former Mid Canterbury woman Lee Kearon has
taken up the position of local ordained minister
in the Kurow Presbyterian parish.
Health
&
Wellbeing
Affordable dental care
Oak GroveDental has been offering affordable
dental carefor clients with dentistryneeds from
around the districtand beyond.And is getting
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Thenew dental clinic,onthe corner of Oak
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They take time to explain process without the
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Hisbusiness prides itself on being afriendly and
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Clients who have already used the service
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Award for tennis stalwart
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterburytennis
stalwart Chris
Anderson has been
recognised with a
serviceawardfrom the
New Zealand Tennis
Umpires Association.
The tennis veteran,
who has coached the
game for more than 35
years, first got involved
in the officiating side in
2008.
She completedher
national refereeing
certificate in 2012 and
with her knowledge and
experience can act as
the umpire,
tournament director
and score gamesif
needed.
‘‘Youneed to know
the rules of tennisand
also whentoapply
them.
‘‘Forme, the best
tournamentsare those
that run smoothly and
don’t require me to be
called out to court,’’
Chris said.
Ruleupdatesfive
years ago had been
designed to make the
umpirerole simpler
and rules were clearly
defined.
Occasionally she
neededtoget involved
oncourt and then might
have to calm a
situation,ormake an
official call.
‘‘I do enjoy the
umpiringside and Isee
it as away to give back
to the gamethat Ihave
known all my life.’’
She had attended
many tournaments over
the years, including a
number overseas, and
understood whatwent
on behind the scenes.
Chris was born and
brought up in atennisplaying
family at
Lowcliffe.
Tennisisvery much
in her bloodand she
had spent countless
hours on courtplaying,
coachingand
officiating.
She coached at the
Ashburton Trust Tennis
Centre for over10years
from 2005 and later
continuedcoaching at
the Methven Club and
at nearbyschools.
‘‘I decided during
covid that Iwould pack
in the coachingand
take things alittle
easier.
‘‘I’m keentokeep up
the umpiring and I’ll
still do the drawsand
help run local
tournaments.’’
Chris is not playing
too much tennis either
these days and has
swapped the tennis
racquet for the golf
Chris Anderson withher 10 plus years service
award certificate.
club.
She plays at
Ashburton Golf Club
and enjoysregular
ninehole social
matches.
Her front nine
handicap is 10 and her
back nine handicapis
nine.
RESULTS
Softball
Hampstead Slow Pitch:
Friday 5th February:
Marines &Angels 22-11 Laser Attack.
Hakatere Hitters 21-16 The Reigning
Champs. S&Giggles Vs Hakatere Hitters
(Deferred.)
Mid Canterbury Softball Competition:
Saturday 6th February:
Devon Tavern Hampstead Heat 12-6
Fairfield Ragamuffins. Panthers 21-10
Fairfield Ratbags. Devon Tavern Hampstead
Phoenix 9-8 Demons Rebels.
Points tables
Mid Canterbury Softball -
Under 13s: Hampstead Braves 31,
Demons 15, Fairfield 14, Panthers 11.
Under 16s: Demons Cardinals 17,
Fairfield 13, Hampstead All Stars 9.
Senior mixed: Hampstead Heat 38,
Panthers 30, Fairfield Ragamuffins 26,
Fairfield Ratbags 25, Hampstead
Phoenix 20, Demons Rebels 10.
Hampstead slow pitch:
Marines and Angels 36, S and
Giggles 29, Laser Attack 25, Hawkies
Hawks 22, Hakatere Hitters 17, The
Reigning Champs 11.
Cycling
Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers 3rd
Feb Wednesday night Training Ride,
16km, 19 riders:
1st John Uden CT. 31.22. HT. 6m.
RT. 25m 22s; 2nd Doug Coley CT. 31.23.
HT. 6m. RT. 25m 23s; 3rd Chris Reid CT.
31.23. HT. 6m. RT. 25m 23s; 4th Nick
Squires CT. 31.24. HT. 3.30m. RT. 27m
54s; 5th Mark Smitheram CT. 31.45. HT.
6m. RT. 25m 45s; 6th Nigel Chatterton
CT. 32.05. HT. 3.30m. RT. 28m 35s; 7th
Ron Kennedy CT. 32.21. HT.2m. RT.
30m 21s; 8th Brent Hudson CT. 32.22.
HT. 2m. RT. 30m 22s; 9th James Reid
CT.32.30. HT. Go. RT. 32m 30s; 10th
Tony Ward CT.32.38. HT. 9.35m.
RT.23m 03s F/T; 11th Larry Neal CT.
32.38. HT. 9.35m. RT. 23m 03s 2f/t; 12th
Michael Gallagher CT.32.44. HT. 9.35m.
RT. 23m 09s 3f/t; 13th Michelle Knight
CT. 32.45. HT. 7.40m. RT. 25m 05s 4f/t;
14th Ed Hobson CT.32.46. HT. 7.40m.
RT. 25m 06s; 15th Bridget Sheed
CT.32.52. HT. 2m. RT. 30m 52s; 16th
Nick Grijns CT. 33.42. HT. 7.40m. RT.
26m 02s; 17th Debbie Skinner CT. 33.56.
HT. 3.30m. RT. 30m 26s; 18th Andy
Skinner CT. 33.56. HT. 3.30m RT. 30m
26s; 19th Richard Begg CT. 34.50. HT.
6m. RT. 28m 50s.
Ashburton Golf Club
Saturday 6February
The winner ofthe Gordon Blacklow
Memorial Trophy was Thomas Bird with
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41 stableford points. Other winning
scores were: Stewart Dunlop 40; Dennis
Mably, Paul Clark and Peter Walker 39;
Eric Parr, Hamish Niles, Kevin Smith and
Royce Jamieson 38; George Brown,
Lindsay Stoddart, Dave Robertson and
Shane Beavan 37; Vince Carr, Bruce
Day, Perry Hunt, Neil MacDonald and
Gaby Jansen 36.
Top Woman: Marilyn Walker
Non Handicap Section: 1st John
Smith, 2nd Kevin Mates
Twos: Peter Walker, Jeff Hewitt, Jon
Bond and Brent Clarke.
Nearest The Pins: The 3 Stooges:
Jon Bond; Docks Bar and Seafood Grill:
Peter Walker; Value Plus Processing:
Brent Clarke; South Island Seeds: Ross
Chatterton; Property Brokers #6: Gordon
Crawford; Ton’s Thai Longest Putt #9:
Thomas Bird; Alluvial Restaurant Brent
Clarke
Nine Hole Results
The Harvey Bakehouse winner of the
day was Tonee Hurley with 23pts. Other
winning scores were: Sam and Oliver
Prince 21 pts each, Stewart Bennett 19
on c/b
Monday 8February
The winners of the Vauxhall Salver for
mixed pairs were: Mary Lou Watson &
Tim Newton.
Nett 66 Second were Jen Shepherd &
Bruce Day 66.5 on c/b from Karen McRae
&Hamish Niles.
In the Men’s section the winners
were: George Brown & Gavin Douglas
65.5 from Neil
MacDonald & Ben Niles 68.5 and
Ross Chatterton &Brendon Davidson 69.
9holers:
Last Thursday, the weather was not
the best, so we again fielded asmaller
number of players to play round one of
Jean Drummond Trophy (Putting) sponsored
by Flowers @the Gate by Tone'e.
The winner was Chris Anderson, on
countback (13) from Kath Read (13).
Third place was Tong King on countback
(15).
Coming up on Thursday 11th February,
Round 1 Heather Smith Trophy
(stableford) sponsored by Sega Golf and
Thursday 18th, astroke round sponsored
by Netherby Pharmacy.
Preparations are well under way for
the Ashburton Golf Club 9Hole Tournament
on 25th February. 9Hole members
of any club are invited to join us.
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Busy season for basketball boss
LINDA.CLARKE
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Basketball fans who come along
to watch Ashburton College
senior teams’ home games this
season will have achance to
win $100 if they sink ashot from
halfway.
That’s one of the changes
ushered in by the new
president of Basketball Mid
Canterbury and Ashcoll senior
boys’ coach Mark ‘‘Roasty’’
Douglas.
He has long believed
basketball is the best sport on
the planet and he wantsto
share it with as many people as
possible.
Roasty says it’s asport that
offers opportunities to players
of all abilities,from those
wanting to playfor an American
collegetothose wantingtoplay
with their mates; and everyone
gets to be part of aglobal
basketball family. Evenifyou
don’t think that Le Bron James
is the greatest player of all
time.
The sport is gearing up for
another season and Roasty will
be busy.
Ashburton College will be
holdingtrials soon for its senior
boys’ and girls’ teams and his
son Brad will be hoping to
retain his place in the side.
Roasty says it bringsback
great memories of his own
playingdays when his dad
Gavin was acoachtoo.
‘‘Someofmyearliest
memories are playing
intermediate and miniballat
the sports hall. Iremember the
old man coachingand
managing the teamsIgot into
over the years. They are some of
my bestmemories, with blokes
like Tim Kenny, Wayne
Eddington,Rocket Rodgers and
Regan Stills.’’
Gavin was also president of
the basketball association.
Roasty is lookingforward to
the season ahead, especially
the Thompson Trophy and
WhelanTrophygames for the
Ashcoll sides.
This year will see new halftime
entertainment for home
games.Roasty’s jewelleryshop
Mark Douglas is primed for abusy basketball season and he couldn’t be happier.
Robilliards is putting $100 on
the line for lucky punters who
can nail ashot from halfway;
one spectator willbepulled
randomly from the crowd in the
girls’and then boys’ games to
have ago.
The secondary school sides
have been partofabig growth
in numbers playing the game at
Ashcoll. Last year nine sides
took part in competitions from
Timaru to Christchurch.
Pip Johnstonwill coach the
girls’side this year, while
Summer Anderson will take the
juniorgirls and Ben Ditmar the
juniorboys. AndrewShepherd
remains the teacher in charge
of basketball at the school.
The seniorboys’ side will be
aiming for aspot in division one
of the Thompson Trophythe
competition has doubled since
it started and there are 24
teamsthis year,split into three
divisions. They are amixture of
teamsdevelopingtalent and
teamsrecruiting talent.
The school sides will also be
playing 3x3 basketball.
As presidentofBasketball
Mid Canterbury, Roasty keeps
an eye on growing the game
outside the school too.
Intermediate grade miniball
gets under way on March 1, with
games at OxfordStreet and EA
Networks Centre.
‘‘Last year we had 24 teamsin
this competitionbut they
missed playing because of
covid. We are expecting big
numbersbecausethey’ll be
keen to play.’’
To coincidewith the start of
this competition,BBMC is
bringing down top national
coach Lori McDaniel, Wildcats’
coach Mel Downer and top
referee RebeccaMoon to run
coachingsessions.
Amixedsocial grade is
currentlyunder way,with nine
teams playing at OxfordStreet,
and the men’s senior
competition willrun again on a
Wednesday night starting in
April.
Roastysaid BBMC ran its
youth competitions free last
year, in responsetocovid
difficulties.
DRAWS
Softball
Hampstead Slow Pitch:
Friday12th February:
6.30pm: Devon Tavern
D.1:
S&Giggles Vs The
Reigning Champs.
6.30pm: LaserElectrical
D.2:
Laser Attack VsHawkies
Hawks
6.30pm: First National
RealEstate D.3:
Marines&Angels Vs
HakatereHitters
MidCanterburySoftball
Association:
Saturday 13thFebruary:
Tball under7s:
9.30am: T.1:
Hampstead School Vs
Rakaia School
9.30am: T.2:
Borough School Vs
TinwaldLongbeach
Schools
Tball under 9s:
9.30am: T.3:
Hampstead School Vs
Rakaia School
9.30am: T.4:
Netherby School Vs
Hinds School
Under 13s:
9.30am: D.2:
Fairfield Vs Regent
Cinema Hampstead Braves
9.30am: D.3:
DemonsVsPanthers
Under16s:
11.00am: D.2:
AshburtonSubway
Hampstead AllStars Vs
Fairfield
DemonsBYE
Senior mixed:
1.00pm: D.2:
DevonTavern Hampstead
Heat VsDemonsRebels
1.00pm: D.3:
Fairfield RagamuffinsVs
Panthers
3.00pm: D.2:
DevonTavern Hampstead
Phoenix Vs Fairfield
Ratbags
AshburtonGolf Club
Saturday/Sunday13/14
February
TheHarvey Norman 2day
tournamentwill be held.
Thedraw will beposted on
theGolfClub website and
posted at the club.
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at the same time
Softball on at Argyle Park
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staff are also needed.
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Nathan Johnson, of Fairfield Ragamuffins, in action during Mid Canterbury Softball senior
mixed play competition against Hampstead Heat at Argyle Park on Saturday. The Heat went
on to win the game 12 to 6. In other play the Panthers beat Fairfield Ratbags 21 to 10 and
Devon Tavern Hampstead Phoenix beat Demons Rebels 9to8.
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CLUB NEWS
Ashburton BridgeClub
Thursday Evening –January
28th, Kops Trophy
1st Paul &Pauline Fergus, 2nd
Sue Rosevear&John Fechney,
3rd John Knight &Mary
Buckland, 4th Raylene Phillips
&Bev Turton, 5thTrish &
Maurice Small, 6th Peter Wilson
&Mike Holmes.
Monday Evening February
1st, Duplicate
1st Mervyn Jones&Paul
Leadley, 2nd Carolyn Cameron &
Georgina Black, 3rd Eric &
Wendy Parr, 4th Joyce Johnson
&Anne Gilbert, 5th Margaret &
John Rickard, 6th Bruce
Leighton&Bev Blair.
Tuesday Evening February
2nd, Duplicate
1st John &MargaretShearer,
2nd John McDonald &Derek
Newton, 3rd Mike Holdaway&
Leigh Wackrow, 4th Maryke
Blignault &IanDoel, 5th Jason
Vannini &SoniaGill, 6th Peter
Wilson &Evelyne Taylor.
Wednesday Afternoon
February3rd, 2rds, diff ptr
NS 1st Bev Macaulay &
Jeanette Lovett, 2nd Mary
Buckland &Rewa Kyle, 3rd
Rosemary McLaughlin &Judith
Edmond.
EW 1st Sue Rosevear &John
Fechney, 2ndMareeMoore &
Edna Segers, 3rd Wendy Parr &
Bev Turton.
Thursday Evening February
4th, Duplicate
NS 1st Sue Rosevear&
Maryke Blignault, 2nd Jan de
Jong &RosemaryMcLaughlin,
3rd Debbie SeddonSewell &
Peter Downward.
EW 1st Ian Doel &John
Shearer, 2nd PatJordan &Bill
Kolkman, 3rd Jan McClelland&
Mary Bruce.
AshburtonBowling Club
Lots of action in the past week!
As we write someofour men are
on an annual three day trip to
the West Coast andonTuesday,a
contingent of our ladies will also
takeathreeday trip to the West
Coast. We hope that they all
experience good weather and
great bowls!
As mentioned in last week’s
report, Ashburton ladies took
part in the Fancy Dress Foursat
Hinds on Wednesday the 3rd.
Ourteamnamed “Sportsters”
(great costumes)–HGoodall,J
Ryk, BSkilling, WHerriott
camesecond with 2wins,12
ends, and our team gleaned
together to make the
competition possible,named the
“Ringins” (in mufti) –GBody, M
Watson, AGibson, MKnox
(Allenton) –came thirdwith 2
wins, 11 ends! Andthe sun came
outaswefinished!Afun day
nevertheless.
Three Ashburton men’s finals
were played during the week.
The men’s Triples was won by
the teamofTonyBlain, Doug
Kinvig, Russell Lowe, the
runners up beingMurray
Anderson, John Kewish, George
Crack.
The men’s Fours was also
played and was won by the team
of Gavin Eder, John Smart, Colin
Bird, Winston Lee, the runners
up being Murray Anderson, Min
Hill, John Kewish, Alistair
McKenzie. Well done and
congratulationstoyou all,
gentlemen!
And on Saturday the 6th the
mn’s singles final was contested
between Brentton Donaldson
andDoug Kinvig.
Congratulations to Brentton on
becoming the men’s singles
championand abigwelldone to
Doug!
Friday’s Triples was played in
lovely sunshinewithslightly
reduced numbers. The results
are as follows:
1st –GBishop,LandJMills –
3wins, 17 ends, 33 points
2nd –JSmart, JRyk, A
MacKenzie –3wins, 17 ends, 32
points
3rd –Rand DGutberlet, G
Sparks –3wins, 14 ends, 24
points, 16 against
4th –BHarrison, JKingsbury,
DThorne –3wins,14ends, 24
points, 16 against
5th –MHill, JRush, TPearce
–2wins, 1draw, 14 ends, 26
points
6th –GBody, AGibbs,CKellett
–2wins, 1draw, 14 ends, 22
points.
The club’s Rollover Triples
played on Saturday the 6th, was
poorly attended, but there were
extenuating circumstances. The
results: 1st with 2wins, 9ends
were TWatson, AGibson, M
Campbell; 2nd with 1win, 7ends
were GSparks,CCross, B
Wilson.
At the Waitangi Day Triples at
Allenton on Saturday, the
Ashburtonteam of Gand MEder,
WLee came third.
Four Ashburton bowlers, B
Donaldson,AGibbs, JRyk, W
Herriott are among the Mid
Canterbury representatives who
played against North Otago at
Oamaru on Sunday.
Ashburton Golf Club
Stewey Bennett, had anice
chat with me at the weekend and
said that he was very pleased
when he read that he hadwon on
the previous weekend, but for
the life of him, he could not
remember playing. So abelated
well done goes out to Stewey
Dunlop.
Last Saturday we had agreat
field turn up and play for the
Gordon Blacklow trophy. Peter,
Tom and familyhad agreat day
with plenty of friends raising a
glass with them. Winner of the
day wasyoung Thomas,the
betterlooking and more talented
Bird twin. Well done young fella.
On Monday we had the
Vauxhall salver, mixed pairs
Canadian stableford,where
Mary LouWatson must have
played out of her skin to drag
Tim Newton over the line. Well
done.
Over at Tinwald the Ashburton
team of Vicki Moore, Hilary
Ward, Bev Turton, Terry
Kingsbury, Tom Blacklow and
Jim MacFarlane, just got pipped
for the Aorangi Teams Shield on
countback from Rakaia.
Attention now turns to this
weekend with the world famous
Harvey Norman Classic taking
centre stage at the Brandon. A
full field of 224 players are
ready,the course is looking
superb, the weather forecast
seems favourable, its gonna be a
crackerofaweekend.
The draw was to be posted
Wednesday and we have tried as
best we can to fit players into
their preferred start times.
Please checkyour times and
make sure you arrive at least 30
minutesbeforeyour start to book
in. Sundays start times will be
posted in the clubhouseon
Saturday .
We have got manyfun things
going on over the weekend.On
Saturday evening we will have
the par3chip off. Land on apar
3during your round, then come
back for the chip off and win
yourself$250 cash. Stay for the
Calcutta and complimentary
pulled pork rolls from the Spit
Roast Companyand Harveys
Bakehouse.
On Sunday we have got some
wonderful nearest the pin prizes
thanks to Vision Insurance. Matt
will be running aputting contest,
and the Gorilla Hunt is always a
testosterone fuelled bit of fun.
Big raffles and plenty of banter.
Ican’t wait.
Resultsand stories next week.
Good golfing.
Ashburton Writers’ Group
The January meeting of the
AshburtonWriters’Groupwas
held recently.
The quotation was given by
Therese:“True happiness
consists not in the multitude of
friends, but in the worth and
choice.”
Several members have agreed
to visit the Ashburton Rotary
Club to tell them about the group
and to read somestories and
poems.
The assignment forthe
meeting was a“Fairy Tale
Remix”.Members were very
creativewith their stories
writing variations of Old Woman
in Shoe, Snow White, Sleeping
Beauty, Red Riding Hood,
Cinderella, Three Bears, Seven
Dwarfs and Emperor’s New
Clothes.
The instant exercise by Rae
was “She Looked BehindHer”.
Subjects werecar crash,
Marshmallow man, lost baby,
toilet paper on shoe, dark alley,
large white python,hooded
figure, rustling trees, shadowing
of person.
The February assignment is
“Handlewith Care”.
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•Small or large projects
Rob021 124 4268 l Sam022 5428927
email: robsue@hotmail.co.nz
We offer the following:
• Gutter and DownpipeCleaning • Weed Spraying
• Moss,Mouldand Lichen Spraying • Spider Proofing
• Gorse and BroomSpraying • FenceLineSpraying
• Chimney/Flue Cleaning $75 • Heat Pump Service$90
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•Manufacturer and supplier of
Rylock aluminium windows and doors
•Retrodouble glazing installers foradrier,
warmer,quieter home
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PHONE 308 8493. EMAIL: owdrylock@gmail.com
8A John Street,Ashburton
2344292
2354440
ALL THINGS CANVAS &PVC
*Awnings/Shade sails/Dropblinds*Auto seat covers &repairs
*Hay&bin covers *PVC covers &repairs
*Ute tonneau covers *Furnitureupholsteryrepairs
*Commercial
PHONE TRAVISHOWDEN 027 922 4544
WILSONS
WilsonsWindscreens2018 Windscreens Ltd
We areyour one stop glass shop for
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ovus it
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65 South Street,Ashburton7700
Phone 307 4413
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GLASS
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Ashburton
Ph.308 8485
2344418
2344369
ASHBURTON
GLASS LTD
Experts in glass
“we clean to a
standard,
not aprice”
308-3918
214Wills Street
Ashburton
www.ashburtonglass.co.nz
office@ashburtonglass.co.nz
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OWNERSHIP
Same exceptional CleaningServices
level of service
&quality cleaning
• regular full house cleans
• one off spring cleans
• farm houses
• builders cleans
•
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03 307 2656
www.ashburtoncleaning.co.nz
2354446
FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING
REQUIREMENTS, GIVE
Jann or Karen acallon
308 7664
2344365
We service and repair all makes and models
of sewing machines and overlockers
Your local Bernina
service team
Your Digital
TV Experts
• Aerial/Dish installations and repairs
• Prewirefor TV/Audio and controlsystems
• TV wall mounting • Cell phone aerials
• Home theatreinstallation
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•Stonework•Brick &blockwork
•Artificialgrass and more...
Email –Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz
Phone0800 688 365 /021 542 402
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2344420
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OPEN 7DAYS9.30am -4.30pm
Main South Road, Tinwald Ashburton | Phone 307 6277
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TV &AUDIO
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ENTERTAINMENT
Setting Up Camp –The Soldiers Tale –
NewZealand SymphonyOrchestra
Sunday 7th March 2pm
Adult $30 /Child/Student $15
The Soldiers Tale tells the story of the titular
soldier who makes adeal with the devil. In
exchange for the soldier’s magic violin,
the devil will grant his every wish. This
work is based on aRussian folk tale and is
accompanied by dancers from the Royal New
Zealand Ballet.
ComedyFestival
Saturday 10th April 8pm
Early Bird Special until 28th February $32 (fees apply)
ATEC is bringing to you four of NZ’s best
comedians for an evening of laughter. This
stellar line-up includes the incredibly talented
and well-known Michele A’Court, Ben Hurley,
David Correos and our very own Bec Sandys.
This will be an unmissable night of pure
comedy. Itsold out in 2019, washed out in
2020 and is sure to be astand out in 2021.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
BOOK
NOW
Master Hypnotist Brian Gee
ANZAC –Stories and Songs
Saturday 24th April 2-30pm
Adult $25 /Senior $20 (fees apply)
Featuring stories and letters of those brave
souls who left their home and family, totravel
to the other side of the world and fight for our
future.
Songs that came from the troops and the
celebrities of the day, who entertained and
ensured that the fallen would not be forgotten.
For more information
www.ateventcentre.co.nz
Saturday 27th March 7-30pm
Tickets $25 (fees apply)
Watch Master Hypnotist Brain Gee perform
his hilarious show live and help support the
Ashburton Aviation Museum. This brilliant
show is design to entertain all ages and would
be perfect for awork function, bring your
tissues as you won’t stop laughing.
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ENTERTAINMENT
HEALTH &BEAUTY
ENTERTAINMENT
LET’S GET BACK ON THE BUS
18 February -HowardMorrison QuartetTake Two
James HayTheatre@7.30pm
03 March -Netball -SilverFerns vAustralia
Chch Arena @7pm
06 March -The CourtTheatre“Winding Up”@2pm
14 March -Triptothe Countrydeparting 9.30am
HEALTH &BEAUTY
URGENT CARE CLINIC
WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal
hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam, 24/7,
to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou
free health advice on what to do or where to go if you
need urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, call any
GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice.
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.
New Zealanders’tobring some form of ID.
TheAshburtonDutyPractice for ...
Saturday13th February is
MooreStreet Medical Centre, MooreStreet.
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.
To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7.
Sunday14th February is
Tinwald Medial Centre, 33 Archibald Street.
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 afterhoursservices 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
Quiet the Mind Programme -
An Introduction to Mindfulness &Meditation
• Feeling stressed?
• Overwhelmed? Worried?
• Does your brain never stop?
• Can’t relax?
• Mindfulness and meditation
Canhelpyou:
• Reducestress
• Relaxand experiencepeaceofmindfeel more
focused,confident
• Reduceworry,and anxiety
• Manage pain and discomfort
• Feel stronger in faceofdifficulty
• Increase self-acceptanceand trust
Come &Join us fora 6- week programme:
Wednesday 6-7pm. Startdate: March10th
ContactAcads 308-1270
2349900
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.
Forbookings
308 7646 l 027 249 1827
STOCK FOOD
2355463
HAY For Sale. Small bales.
This season’s grass clover.
Very good quality, $8. per
bale. Ph 027 602 4885 or
027 432 3375.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
DRIVING MISSDAISY
FRANCHISE FOR SALE IN
ASHBURTON
We are looking for amotivated,
energetic franchise owner
for the Ashburton region.
If you are looking for anew challenge
and the chance to make adifference in
yourcommunity, become afranchise
owner in this growth sector.
$40,000 plus GST, cars additional.
Apply online
www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/buy/
GARDEN SUPPLIES
PEASTRAW, Conventional
Bales. $4. pick-up, from
Chertsey area, or $5. delivered.
Phone or text Jamie
022 502 2679, 03 302 2679
PAUL’S Garden Nursery,
101 Harrison St, Allenton,
Ashburton. Leek plants and
winter vegetable plants
available. Any enquiries to
Paul 027 278 1354. Open 7
days.
LANDSCAPING
WOOD MULCH
1.5 cu m(1scoop) $50
Pick-up or delivery
Deliverycharges apply
Adams Sawmill
Malcolm McDowell Road
PHONE 308 3595
2351164
GARDENERS Special.
Sheep Manure $8 per bag.
Phone Alan 027 496 7136
or Ian 027 286 3697 with
your order. AHinds Lion’s
Project.
GRAZING
GERALDINE Grazing Lease
Tender. 180ha, well
fenced. Good pastures and
cattle yards. 50% deer
fenced. Suit Dairy grazing
or Deer. Tenders expected
to start at $790/ha +GST.
To view, contact Dave Ph
021 109 0828
MEETINGS
AshburtonOstomy
SocietyInc.
Ournextmeetingwill
be heldon
Wednesday 17
Februaryatthe
HotelAshburton
at 2pm.
Please notechange of
date and venue.
Afternoon teawill
be served.
2355518
MID-CANTY Riding for Disabled
- Annual General
Meeting -Tuesday 23 February,
8pm, Leeston Street
grounds. All welcome.
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
FOR LEASE
STORAGE:Secure self storage
units available, long or
short term. Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us
on 0274 362 636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.
co.nz
STORAGE available, Ashburton.
Self storage, variety
of sizes. Phone Rainbow
Storage 03 307 0401
FOR LEASE
AWESOME office space for
lease, rent or hire. Park like
setting. Indoor and outdoor
areas. North West town
boundary. Must view.
Phone 0274 754 241
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroomoroffice.
Fully insulatedand
double glazed forwarmth.
Threeconvenientsizes:
Standard3.6m x2.4m,
Large 4.2m x2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.
Visit our displaycabin
418WestStreet or callfor a
freebrochure.
www.justcabins.co.nz
2343596
0800 58 78 22
CARS WANTED
FORD Falcon 1980 -1998.
Looking for adaily driver or
project. Unregistered is
okay. Good $$$ paid.
Please phone 021 108
1637, evenings.
EDUCATIONAL
SITUATIONS VACANT
WANT TO EARN
SOME EXTRA
INCOME
WANT TO EARN SOME
EXTRA INCOME?
Reliable distributors wanted
for part time work
delivering catalogues and
mailers into household
letterboxes, in the Ashburton
area.
You'll be delivering for
Reach Media - an established
National Distribution Company
Visit www.snowy.co.nz
or Call/txt 027 4147271
Workers
Required
We are seeking
staff with the
right attitude for
work throughout
Canterbury
Agricultural
Labourers
Warehousing
Positions
Factory Staff
Agstaffhas over 20
years in agricultural
recruitment, we can
see the lieofthe
land.
Apply now
agstaff.co.nz
0800 247 8233
FRUIT &PRODUCE
DOLMA Eggs, $6. per doz.
Fresh free range eggs
direct to your door, weekly
or fortnightly. Delivery service
to Ashburton and
Methven all year round.
021 116 0252
NEW Season Potatoes;
Nadine $2.50kg. Phone 03
308 3195 or 027 531 9103.
81 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton.
POTATOES Ilam Hardys,
New Season $2kg. Minimum
order 2 1 ⁄2kg. Large
size $1.50kg. Delivered in
Ashburton and Tinwald
Friday afternoon. Ph 302
7272, evenings.
CARS WANTED
$$ CASH PAID $$ Buying
damaged cars for wrecking.
Ph/txt Zac 021 1056 797
EDUCATIONAL
Forkliftand Dangerous GoodsCourses
NZTAApproved Course Provider,MITO&Competenz Assessor
Classes 2&4,Endorsements F&D
ForkliftF&OSH, Saturdays and other days as requested
Dangerous Goods Course,½day Mondaymornings
CommunityHouse,Ashburtonoryour work place
Forfurther information
Phone Christine 027 245 2563
2354318
2353226
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
ExportManufacturing
Opportunity
Ashford Handicrafts is the world leading
manufacturer of textile craftequipment.
Over the last 85 years we have sold in excess of
850,000 spinning wheels &weaving looms to over
40 countries.
Our reputation is based on delivering high quality,
dependable and innovativeproducts.
We operate in a continuous improvement
environment, use the latest woodworking
technology including aCNC 4-sider,lathe,optimiser
and 7routers and have ateam of 40 friendly and
committed staff.
If you enjoy working with machines or assembling
products and want to be part ofahigh performing
team, this is the jobfor you.
Youwill need to have excellent attention todetail,
be quality-conscious, dexterous, flexible, motivated
and hardworking.
We are offering a permanent full time position
with competitive wages and are currently working
overtime.
Manufacturing and CNC experiencepreferred but all
training provided.
Applicants forthis position should have NZ residency
or avalid NZ work visa.
Please submit your CV with references to:
KerrinForster
AshfordHandicraftsLtd
PO Box474
Ashburton
accounts@ashford.co.nz
Part-Time Teacher (Fixed-Term)
We are looking for a part-time teacher for a
Learning Support position, working with ORS
funded students.
The position is for four mornings per week
(Monday toThursday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm)
and will begin as soon as possible. Theposition will
finish on 14th December 2021.
If you are aNZregistered teacher and the parttime
hours would suit you, please email aletter
of application and aCV(including the names and
contact details of three referees) to Bruce Tilby
principal@allenton.school.nz
Applications close on Friday 19th February 2021
at 3:00pm.
2354948
CASUAL DRIVER
REQUIRED FOR CHARTER WORK
Must hold acurrent
class 2&4passenger license.
To applyemail -dbeckley@xtra.co.nz
TRAVEL
APRIL: Cruise Milford,
Doubtful Sounds, Earnslaw
Cruise, Queenstown,
Arrowtown. May: short
break, three days, West
Coast. For details, bookings,
John and Kathleen
Lawler, Rakaia, 03 302
7328.
FEBRUARY 17, day outing.
Sue Rollinson’s Country
Gardens, Ashburton Forks
Model Railway. Coach
pickups, lunch, admissions.
Bookings by February 14th,
John and Kathleen Lawler,
Rakaia, 03 302 7328
SITUATIONS WANTED
2355290
2355806
55YEAR old Woman looking
to do childcare. Mornings,
afternoons, weekends, in
your own home. Prepare
dinner etc. Full licence.
References available. Ph
021 919 276, vanessa.
mcelroy@hotmail.com
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public notice than Ashburton’s
The Courier! Simply
clip the form for a run-on
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Ashburton Courier, February 11, 2021
PROPERTY WANTED
HOUSE wanted within Ashburton
town boundary by
serious cash buyer. Not
Tinwald. Permanent material,
3 bedrooms with an
ensuite, double garage. No
agents. Phone 03 308 6425
TRADE &SERVICES
ALTERATIONS. Sewing,
mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
and curtain making. Call
Michelle on 027 352 7248.
BUILD work to do? Contact
Kiwi Building and Maintenance
Ltd. Alterations,
Renovations, New builds.
Qualified Tradesmen.
Phone Cawte 027 418
7955 or Gary 027 207
1478, 03 308 4798
BUILDER - specialising in
home renovations and
repair work. We also do
decks, fences and retaining,
plastering and painting,
gardening,
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
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
37
CARAVANS &TRAILERS
CARAVAN; 1998 English 4
berth. Cover, Awnings,
Accessories. All good condition.
$17,000 o.n.o.
Phone 03 307 1050
TRADE &SERVICES
FLY control and spider
proofing. For all your
domestic and industrial
pest control needs phone
AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest
Control on 03 308 8147 or
027 432 5447
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural lifestyle,
office relocations -
call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609
GARDENING, mowing,
pruning, fertilising, projects
or general spruce ups? Call
Andrew at Spruce Gardens
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307
landscaping
1693.
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
GUTTER and downpipe
cleaning and repairs.
Spider and fly treatment.
Phone 03 394 6166 or 027
209 5026, ask for Allan. AA
Performance Services.
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
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.
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.
PLASTERING
&COATINGS
Rockcote. Waterproofing.
Texture/Specialist
Coatings.
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2343603
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
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
2338841
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38 Ashburton Courier, February 11, 2021
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HAYMAN Patricia June
(June) (nee Cummings)
Lindsay, Jane, Jessica, Harry
& Junes extended family
wish to sincerely thank
everyone who expressed
their love & respect with
cards, flowers, baking &
phone calls. Also to all who
attended Junes service, to
those whose spoke at the
service & shared their
thoughts & memories of
June. Thank you Jocelyn
Batchelor for leading such
aspecial service. Aspecial
thank you to Sergeant Mike
van der Heyden for his
compassion & support, St
Johns Ambulance crews,
Gary Burtenshaw & Betts
Funeral Services. Please
accept this as a personal
acknowledgment
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD
SPECIAL
OFFCUTS
$120 PER CORD
Limited time
FIREWOOD
SLABWOOD
3cordgreen
$330
1cordgreen
$110
1corddry slab
$140 cord
C.O.D. in town
Adams Sawmill
Malcolm McDowell Rd
Phone
308-3595
GARAGE SALES
2348935
PAKEKE Lions Monster
Charity Garage Sale!
Bargains Galore! 9am Saturday
6March, Ashburton
Racecourse. Saleable
household, furniture, garden,
workshop, sporting
donations accepted. No
TV’s heaters, computers
please. John 307 6229,
Malcolm 308 5770.
SELL
LPG REFILLS
9kg cylinders
$27.50
Askaboutour
deliveryservice
Anysizecylinder filled
17 Grey St,Ashburton
Phone 307 2707
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
POULTRY
2343594
2343597
HENS available. Hyline
Brown. From day old chicks
to laying hens, available $7.
-$30. each. Please text or
Phone 021 116 0252
PUBLIC NOTICE
Consultationonthe draft
CanterburyRegionalLand
TransportPlan2021-31
PUBLIC NOTICE
This is aPublicConsultationinaccordance with
section82ofthe Local GovernmentAct 2002.
TheRegional TransportCommitteeofthe
Canterbury RegionalCouncil (Environment
Canterbury)invitessubmissionsonthe draft
RegionalLandTransport Plan 2021-31.
ThedraftPlanoutlines an investmentstrategy
fordeveloping theregion’s land transport
networkover10years and we areconsultingto
ensure theproposalisinline with theaspirations
of theCanterbury community and users of the
network.
ThePlan sets outavisionand strategic
objectives,priorities forinvestment,and
aprogramme of transport activitiestobe
undertakenbyRoad ControllingAuthorities.
It introduces headlinetargets forroadsafety,
transportemissions and moving more freight by
rail.
Formoreinformationgotohaveyoursay.ecan.
govt.nz/regional-land-transport-plan or call
Customer Services on 0800324 636.
Making asubmission
Youmay make asubmissiononthe draftplan:
• Online at haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/
regional-land-transport-plan
• By emailtomailroom@ecan.govt.nz
• By posttoRegionalLandTransport Plan,
Freepost 1201,POBox345,Christchurch,
8140.
Theclosing date forsubmissionsismidday
Friday,5March 2021.
PeterScott
Chair,RegionalTransport Committee
9February2021
Pleasecontact
Environment
Canterbury with
any queries:
0800 324636
Tuesday-Saturday
9:30am -noon
Phone 308 4432 or
027 332 9286
ASHBURTON
FESTIVAL OF
PIPE BAND
MUSIC
Sunday14February
Street March
starting 12.30pm
at Elizabeth Street
In the Domain
from 1.30pm
Food donations appreciated.
2355165
Tabbykittens
ready fornew
homes next week.
Adultand barn
cats available.
Kindly sponsored by
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
AshburtonRacecourse
9.00am, Saturday 6March
AshburtonPakekeLions
Cakes,produce, crafts,household,furniture, collectables,antiques,garden,
workshop,sports,children’s entertainment, sausage sizzle,craft stalls
*Cash or eftpos available
Donations of good qualityitems gratefully accepted
Items to be collectedfromWednesday26Februaryorplease drop off
at Racecourse,9.00am-4.00pm Wed26February-Fri 28 February
*No TVs, heaters or computers please
Phone John 307 6229 .Malcolm 308 5770 .Trevor307 2629 .David 307 4349
AshburtonPakekeLions Charitable Trust
Serving our Community. Helpinglocal Charities.
Fun
MidCanterburyBadmintonClub
Social
Allabilities,everyone welcome.
Free Trial!
Trysomethingnew!
Fitness
Friendly
Tuesday7-9pm andThursday9:30am -11:30am, EA Networks Centre.
FREE first session (including racket if required). Registration at startofsession time.
Affordable casual ratesorannual sub.All seasons.
Find us on Facebook or phone Mason (for Tues night) on 021 022 55006
or Robert(forThursdaymornings) on 027 285 1149
WILSONS
WilsonWindscreens 2018 Ltd
HOUSE GLASS
WILSONS
“Your one stop glass shop -
AUTO or HOUSE”
SPACE available for next
weeks Courier -bequick!
Talk to us about your advertising
requirements. Phone
308 7664 or call into our
office at 199 Burnett Street,
Ashburton.
Hotel Ashburton,
Racecouse Road
Friday, Feb 12th, 10-6pm
Saturday, Feb13th, 10-3pm
www.angelafashions.co.nz
Thinking retrofit
double glazing for
your house?
During Februaryand March
have your retrofit double
glazing quoted forinstallation,
and receiveaFREE upgrade to
Low EMax or Tinted glass.
Retrofit aluminium or
wooden frames.
*Conditions apply.
Quotes for this servicemust be
accepted by 31st March 2021.
152 Wills Street,Ashburton • Ph.308 8485
2354935
HospiceMid Canterbury
Dealing withalifelimiting illness?
We can supportyou and
your family to make
everyday count.
Allservices arefree.
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 email manager@hospicemc.nz
www.hospicemc.nz facebook hospicemidcanterbury
WANTED TO BUY
PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable
for resurrection and restoration,
not wrecking. Anything
considered, dead reg
ok. Ph 021 227 6878.
EDUCATIONAL
2349852
2355508
2353193
2346051
DRIVING Lessons. Take
your skills to the next level
with L2D. Beginner to
Advanced. Phone or message
027 543 7632
PUBLIC NOTICE
Thurs 11th
10.00 Wild Mountain Thyme
10.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters
11.40 From the Vine
11.50 Ammonite
1.20 Blithe Spirit
2.00 ACalltoSpy
3.00 Shadowinthe Cloud
4.15 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters
4.50 Music
6.00 Ammonite
6.20 Penguin Bloom
8.10 TheMarksman
8.20 Shadowinthe Cloud
Fri12th
10.00 Wild Mountain Thyme
10.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters
11.45 Penguin Bloom
11.50 Ammonite
1.30 From the Vine
2.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters
3.15 Blithe Spirit
3.45 Ammonite
5.00 Shadowinthe Cloud
6.00 TheMarksman
6.30 Music
8.00 TheLittleThings
8.30 Shadowinthe Cloud
Sat13th &Sun 14th
10.00 Dragon Rider
10.00 Elfkins
11.40 Ammonite
11.50 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters
1.45 TheCroods2
2.00 Wild Mountain Thyme
3.40 Music
3.50 Penguin Bloom
5.40 TheMarksman
5.45 Ammonite
7.45 TheLittleThings
8.10 Shadowinthe Cloud
Mon15th, Tues 16th
&Wed 17th
10.00 Wild Mountain Thyme
10.00 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters
11.45 Penguin Bloom
11.50 Ammonite
1.30 From the Vine
2.00 ACalltoSpy
3.15 TheMarksman
4.15 Love, Weddings and Other Disasters
5.00 Shadowinthe Cloud
6.00 Ammonite
6.30 Music
8.10 TheMarksman
8.30 Shadowinthe Cloud
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NO COMPS
Ammonite, TheLittle Things,
Love Weddings and
Other Disasters,
Shadowinthe Cloud
Grey PowerAshburton
Monthly Meeting
Monday, 15 th
February, 2pm
at the Senior Centre
Speaker:
Sandi Wood
AdvanceAshburton
All welcome
2355305
Mr Kool icecreams is
back in town, available
forbirthdayand
Christmasparties,
school fairs,corporate
and social events.
Will also be carrying out
street sales,solisten
out forthe bells!
Please text me on
0210 467 467.
2353019
The place where farmers gettheir quality
agricultural replacement parts and equipment
Arable Plough
Parts
Gregoire
Besson
Kuhn
Skimmers
Kuhn Points Overum Parts Dale Shares
Tungsten
Kuhn Points Overum Points Kverneland
Shares
Plough Share
Rebuilds Plough Shares Plough Discs
Kverneland
Points
Dowdeswell
Shares
Lemken
Shares
Harvest
Parts
Header
Fingers Mower Blades Mower Skids Mower Skids
Slasher
Blades
Clip on Lifter Bolt on Lifter Floating Lifter
Lifter Buttons
Cultivation
Parts
Points
Simba Points
Goliath
Points
Bellota Grubber
Point 12’’ x2.5’’
Bellota
Grubber Point
10’’ x2’’
Kverneland Accord Vicon
TS Coulter Point
Vaderstad Rexius Point
Yeoman
TBolts
50 mm Topdown
Points
Points
Simba ST
Point
James
Aerator Point
Coil Tines
Springs
Panaerator
Point &Wing
Twisted
Points
Yeoman Clamp
Coil Tine
Clamp
Goliath
Springs
STines
Goliath Legs
Jackpot Tines
Simba
Wings
HARVEST
SPECIALS
On Clip On Lifters
and much much more!
The Bird scarer
Card
Weldco MIG Welder,Comes with
gloves,autoweldinghelmet,
gasless MIG wire
Ready
to weld
package!
$499
Weldco 40 AMPPlasma Cutter
$499
Bossweld X-Series MST 188X
MIG/Stick/TIG Inverter Welder
BONUS ITEM!
UNIVERSAL
WELDING TROLLEY
Bossweld X-Series MST 248X
MIG/Stick/TIG Inverter Welder
$869 $1149
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,Ashburton. Phone 308 6509
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,Ashburton. Phone 308 6509
2351507