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NEWS 2 Ashburton Courier, April 29, 2021 www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz BUSINESS OWNERS Build customers, sales and profits with us ... 16,079 copies, delivered tohomes, lifestyle blocks,farms and businesses in MidCanterburyand Geraldine news Linda Clarke Editor 308 7664 linda.clarke@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Reporters Mick Jensen mick.jensen@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Toni Williams toni.williams@alliedpress.co.nz advertising Jann Thompson Sales Manager 308 7664 027 587 6351 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Karen Gane Sales Account Manager 308 7664 021 510 804 karen.gane@ashburtoncourier.co.nz getintouch Editorial linda.clarke@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Advertising info@ashburtoncourier.co.nz CreativeManager murray.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Accounts accounts@alliedpress.co.nz Distribution/Deliveries mary.summerfield@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Office office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 03 308 7664 199 Burnett Street,Ashburton www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz 2311473 Industry investment opens TONI.WILLIAMS @ashburtoncourier.co.nz With apush of abuttonLuisetti Seeds multimillion dollar investment supporting New Zealand’s arable industry roaredto life. The hightech Germanmade Petkus seeddressing plant, in operation in Ashburton since earlier this year,was officially openedthis week by agricultural minister DamienO’Connor, Luisetti Seeds production director VincentLuisetti andhis father Max, nowretired but who spent 42 years in the industry. Mr O’Connor helped the company secure international border exemptions during tight covid restrictionsfor offshore specialists working alongside adedicated team of peopleinthe district toget the cuttingedgepiece oftechnology up andrunning in time for harvest season. Many of those involved in the installationofthe plantatthe Dobson Street sitewere present for the official opening,alongside Luisetti staff, industry members, Ashburton District mayor Neil Brown and membersofthe Ridge familyofMethven and the Larsen family of Rangiora who were fourth generation customersofthe company. The company, whichstarted by Vince Luisetti in Rangiora, in 1932, hadgrown to be an internationally significant supplierand processor of grass seeds, pulsars and cereals reaching 28 countries around the world. The new plant was thefirst of its kindinNew Zealand andone of the biggest globally outside of the United States. It processes ryegrass, fescue, cocksfoot andcereals andgive Luisetti clients, many of whomwere Luisetti Seeds production director Vincent Luisetti with agricultural minister Damien O'Connor after officially opening the plant at Ashburton. PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS in Europeanmarkets, abetter quality product, put more moneyin the growers’ pocket andoffer customer satisfaction on delivery times internationally andwithin NewZealand. Four andahalf thousand extra tonne hadbeengrown with the new plant in mind. ‘‘It’s truly truly impressive,’’ Mr O’Connor said, of the plantwhich was given atest run for peopletosee it in action. Mr O’Connor wasthankfulto Luisetti, along withothersinNew Zealanders, who did their part with covid response,and to those working in the primary sectorfor steppingup and doingthe right thing to enable the country to continue to grow the wealthofthe country,which was now beingenjoyed. Stockholm 7piece Extension Dining Suite Was$4193 He was also appreciated the commitment by companies whohad been owned by family’s throughthe generations. The plant, which had exceeded expectations,involved aseed cleaning, treating andpacking production line, was capableof processing three andahalf tonne of ryegrassper hour and more than 20 tonne an hour of grain. Existing machinery processed around atonne an hour. The cereal packerhas been set at 10 tonne/hour to allow staffto safely keep up with thesemiautomated packer. The process hasbeentwo anda half years in the planning, from design to reality andinvolvedthe support of local tradesman to get the job completed in timefor harvest season. Chancing his arm in Ashburton FromPage1 Jakemoved to Ashburtonthree monthsago buthasn’t yet been converted toaCrusaders supporter, despitealso studyinginCanterbury in his younger years. “Never! Hurricanes supporter throughand through,” he said. “I’ve alwayshad an interest in finance and howitplaysout in the agriculturalsector. Thatwas one of the reasonsIdecided to go to Lincoln to study aBachelorofAgri Commerce.” He went on to thencomplete a Masters in AgriculturalScience (DairySystems)atMassey,and when thetime camefor the next step, banking appealed. “I wantedtoget intothe banking industrytolearnmore about how thatside of the relationshipworks – so when the ANZjob came up, I grabbed it with both hands.” Ashburtonseemed like the perfect place to be based as it hadarange of agricultural businesses not seenin other parts of the country,hesaid. “Thescaleofthe industryhere is much larger thanIhad growingupin Taranaki large farms with economies of scale, and alargeinterlinked agricultural industry primary producers, allied industries, associated industries,food processing –the works,” he said. “Ashburton is acriticaltown for the surrounding agricultural industries,and thereare so many businesses supportingthose farms – you’ve got machinerydealers, seed merchants,livestock companies, banks, accountants, lawyers –a wholedevelopedindustry.” Jake’s young farmers journey Page15 NOW $ 3355 Burnett Street,Ashburton l Phone (03) 308 5269 l www.redmonds.co.nz 2371778
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz NEWS Ashburton Courier, April 29, 2021 3 Council signs on dotted line for new HQ Aplainlooking document 3cm thick itemises the $42,249,496 construction cost of Ashburton’s new civic and library centre. The total cost of the building is $56.75 million, after adding costs for architects, building consents, aproject manager and $5m for contingencies. Ashburton district Mayor Neil Brown has signed every page of the construction contract and said it was exciting to be under way after many years of planning. Naylor Love will construct the legacy building, which will include the Ashburton District Council’s administration headquarters and public library. The two parties met onsite last week, where 180 piles have already been screwed into the ground on the corner of Havelock Street and Baring Square East. Earthworks and reinforcing work will continue until July, when the timber frame of the new build will begin to rise. Naylor Love regional manager Graeme Earl said the company was thrilled to be delivering such amajor project for the district. The centre would serve residents for decades to come and use some of the latest technologies in modern construction. The official signing of the contract was abig occasion for council and the wider community. It has followed more than a decade of site consideration and consultation. Mr Brown said Naylor Love had a great track record and experience in timber frame builds, as well as in artesian well heating and cooling, which were key components of the new facility. Aunique part of the building was how it would incorporate historic Pioneer Hall on Havelock Street. The red brick hall will be swallowed by the new build. Walls and trusses will be strengthened, and the roof replaced with glass; it will be areading nook connected to the children’s library. Local subcontractor GDC has piled around the hall. Special vibration monitoring was undertaken to ensure the building would not be damaged. And so far, so good. Pioneer Hall was built in 1916 and is an important part of the town’s social history. It was built as abase for the Ashburton Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, then used as awomen’s rest rooms, ataxi office and then headquarters for Birthright. Some 200 people are expected to be working on the civic building when construction is in full swing. The threestorey building has been designed as three separate buildings and will link to Baring Square East. It will feature amodern library, council chambers and office space for staff. It has been designed to celebrate views of the alps with colours and materials inspired by the district’s rivers, farm land and high country. Construction will be captured by a timelapse camera fixed to the town clock in Baring Square. New roads nod to local history ‘‘You learn something every dayatcouncil,’’ said Cr John Falloonwhen the Ashburton DistrictCouncil signed off on aroad name chosenbecauseofapotato. Councilapproved the name Burbank Place,named after the Burbank potato that was grown extensively by Allan Lochhead on the farmland that now comprises Camrose Estate. Arrowsmith Drivewas also approved as the name of another road for the estate, which is inMethven. Arrowsmith Driveisathroughroad from MemorialCrescent and namedafterone of the directors of Camrose (Philip Wareing), who also ownsArrowsmith Station. The developers sayitisanoblique reference to Mr Wareing’s huge contributiontoMid Canterbury and Methven. BurbankPlaceis ashort culdesac in the estate. In another road nameapproval, councillors gavethe nod to aroad in stage 14 atLakeHoodtobeknown as Kennedy Quay, after Graham Kennedy. Mr Kennedy was involvedwith the establishmentofLake Hood and whohad recently retired as chairman of the Lake HoodExtension Trust. Stage14isaccessed from abridgeoff Lake Hood Drive.AUshaped island has propertiesthat are surrounded by water; the other road iscalled BridgewaterQuay. Cr Falloon said Kennedy Quay wasa fitting name as Mr Kennedy played abig part in creating an amazingasset forthe district. Frustration over race closure Afarming couple frustrated at delays over their request to close astockwater race that runsthrough their property put theircase in persontoAshburton District Councillors. Bevand Lindsay Bagrie say six of eight peopleaffected by the racewantitclosed and they have already spent $4400 toapply for consent to divert it. They had also successfully applied to close severalother races on theirfarm, in line with council andEnvironment Canterbury’s aimstoclose open water races. Mr Bagrie said they hadstarted the current process at the end of last year. Councilinfrastructure services manager NeilMcCann said staff were processing the closure application,and it was a complicatedmatter. It involved Moffats Drain, which wasadministeredbyEcan. Councilstaff were contacting property ownerstoverify whatthey hadsaid in earlier consultation. ‘‘Wealso believe there are somewetlands involved,and eelslive in the wetlands.’’ He said staffwerefollowing council guidelines andpolicy. ‘‘Wehave apersonat the end with no alternative supply.’’ Awesome AUTUMN DEALS HEAT PUMP SALE FREE Prompt Installation! 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