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Bev’s Chloe<br />

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Plan to bringback<br />

rinkglorydays<br />

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Pupils head to<br />

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TheStaveley Hall Society is<br />

looking to raiseanambitious<br />

$1.14million to future proof<br />

the Staveleyice rink.<br />

Thehallsociety,which<br />

oversees the rink’s operation,<br />

wants to add arefrigerated<br />

Skaters from days gone by enjoythe outdoorsatthe picturesque Staveley ice rink<br />

base to the mainpond to<br />

ensurethere’s consistent ice<br />

to skate and curl on every<br />

year.<br />

Theice rinkisone of the few<br />

natural ice skating locations<br />

leftinNew Zealand, but<br />

increasinglywarmwinters has<br />

meant it has been closed,<br />

moreoften thanopenin<br />

recentyears.<br />

StaveleyHall Society<br />

presidentRob Withers told a<br />

large gatheringlastweekat<br />

the launchofthe fundraising<br />

campaign thatthe lastgood<br />

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yearonthe rinkwas in 2<strong>01</strong>5.<br />

Mr Withers said theaim of<br />

refrigeration was to develop<br />

and set up infrastructurethat<br />

was capable of deliveringa<br />

guaranteed three months<br />

opening eachseason.<br />

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It is not yet known how<br />

much <strong>Ashburton</strong>District<br />

will receivefrom the<br />

additional $4 millionrelief<br />

fund offered by<br />

government last week.<br />

But<strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />

mayorNeil Brownhas<br />

soughtconfirmation from<br />

Prime Minister Jacinda<br />

Ardern, that if more<br />

fundingwasneeded, it<br />

would be there.<br />

Ms Ardern was back in<br />

Mid Canterbury lastweek<br />

for her second visit since<br />

the flooding. She metMr<br />

Brownatthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Riverbridge and tooka<br />

secondvisit to the property<br />

of Chrisand Ann­Marie<br />

Allen,one of many farmsin<br />

the district hitbyflood<br />

damage.<br />

Mr Brownalso spoke to<br />

the primeminister about<br />

From Page 1<br />

Guaranteed ice for theStaveley ice<br />

rinkwould provide another<br />

destination for locals andvisitors to<br />

enjoy,says Staveley Hall Society<br />

presidentRob Withers.<br />

It would also complement<br />

attractionslike Mt Hutt skifield,<br />

Opuke hotpools and walkingand<br />

bikingtracks.<br />

It would bring economicbenefits to<br />

the districtand provideavenue for<br />

recreation andsocial engagement.<br />

Mr Withers said it was alarge<br />

financialproject for thehallsociety<br />

and avariety of funding options were<br />

being investigated. They included<br />

nationwide grants funding,<br />

community funding, corporate and<br />

private donations andcrowdfunding.<br />

AGivealittle page, with agoalof<br />

raising$150,000,has been setup.<br />

The works required for the project<br />

will begin with earthmoving to<br />

prepare for the installationofpiping<br />

and refrigeration of the base.<br />

The insulated concrete base is<br />

expectedtocost alittle over $300,000.<br />

The supplyand installation of<br />

refrigeration for therink has been<br />

costed at $334,000.<br />

An estimated 18km of small<br />

diameter tubing will crisis cross the<br />

60m by 30mrink.<br />

The slabwould be cooled to ­7 deg,<br />

refrigeration engineerBrendan<br />

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IN-STORE<br />

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thecost of repairingthe<br />

damaged road and bridge<br />

networks, and stressed the<br />

importance of asecond<br />

urbanbridge overthe<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> River to relieve<br />

pressure on the current<br />

State Highway One bridge.<br />

He also madesure to<br />

mentionthe fundinggap to<br />

makethe project areality.<br />

Theadditional funding<br />

for flood­affected<br />

Canterburyfarmerswas<br />

announced by Prime<br />

Minister Jacinda Ardern<br />

during her <strong>Ashburton</strong> visit.<br />

Ms Ardernacknowledged<br />

Canterburyfarmerswere<br />

dealing with amassive<br />

recovery effort following<br />

therecent floods andfaced<br />

significantcostsnot<br />

covered by insurance.<br />

‘‘It’s clear that extra<br />

funding is neededto<br />

relieve pressure on<br />

farmers who have also<br />

been battlingdrought,’’Ms<br />

Icerink sets sightsonfuture<br />

At the Staveley ice rink for the fundraising launch are (from left) project team<br />

members Carl Shannon, Rob Withers, Richard Mee and Clare Harden.<br />

Davidson told peopleatafundraising<br />

launch.<br />

It would cost around$40 per hour<br />

to form the iceand $15 per hourto<br />

maintainit.<br />

The by­product of the process was<br />

heat andthatcould be harvested to<br />

heat water, he said.<br />

The Staveley Hall Societyhas<br />

recently completedthe purchase of<br />

the ice rink land from landowners<br />

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets <strong>Ashburton</strong> mayor<br />

Neil Brown last week at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> River bridge.<br />

PHOTO DANIEL TOBIN<br />

Ardern said.<br />

Ministry for Primary<br />

Industries (MPI) director of<br />

Rural Communities and<br />

Farming Support Nick<br />

Story said MPI had been<br />

consulting with key<br />

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New Zealand about how the<br />

financial support could<br />

have the greatest impact.<br />

‘‘We all want this funding<br />

to help flood­affected<br />

farmers getback on their<br />

feet,’’ hesaid.<br />

MPI is expected to<br />

announce further details on<br />

the funding distribution<br />

soon.<br />

Errol and JocelynSyme.<br />

MrWithers said thesociety was<br />

excited and‘‘serious’’ about the<br />

refrigeration project.<br />

The aim wastohave people skating<br />

on the newlook rink by June 1, 2022.<br />

Draining of therink could startas<br />

early as September or October, he<br />

said.<br />

The Givealittle page can be found<br />

by searching Staveley ice rink.<br />

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Great­nieceaiming forgames glory<br />

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IN BRIEF<br />

3<br />

REFUGERAFFLE<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> County Lionsraised<br />

$1000 in their recent Mother’s<br />

Dayraffle and have donated the<br />

money to Women’s Refuge to<br />

help with costs supporting<br />

women in need.<br />

The County Lions are thankful<br />

to members of the community<br />

for their ongoingsupport of their<br />

projects andactivities,and to<br />

thosewho supportedthe<br />

fundraiser.<br />

Chloe Tipple<br />

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SUPPER CLUB<br />

More than$155,000 wasraised<br />

atthe Ronald McDonaldHouse<br />

South Island’s Supper Club held<br />

in Christchurch. Over 340<br />

guests enjoyed amystery dining<br />

experience at one of 41 venues<br />

across Christchurch on June 18.<br />

Alliance provided product for<br />

all chefs andvenues,along with<br />

liveandsilent auctionitemsand<br />

a$50 Pure South Shop voucher<br />

for all diners, venues and chefs.<br />

DANIEL.TOBIN<br />

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Bev Crouchley’s great­niece,<br />

Chloe Tipple of Christchurch,<br />

has beenselected to represent<br />

New Zealand in women’sskeet<br />

shooting at the Tokyo Olympic<br />

Games this month.<br />

Mrs Crouchley,of<strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />

was thrilled when she got the<br />

Bev Crouchley was thrilled when told her great­niece is off to the games.<br />

news.<br />

‘‘I know how much she has<br />

put into the sport, Ihavebeen<br />

following her closely over the<br />

years,’’ Mrs Crouchleysaid.<br />

Right after Chloe wastold she<br />

had madethe Olympic team,<br />

she was on the phone to her<br />

great­aunt to pass on the good<br />

news. Chloe and Mrs Crouchley<br />

have alwayshad aclose<br />

relationship; Chloe wouldstay<br />

in <strong>Ashburton</strong> with her greataunt<br />

when travellingthe South<br />

Islandtocompete.<br />

Mrs Crouchley, 84, has lived<br />

in andaround <strong>Ashburton</strong> for<br />

most of herlife. She is all set up<br />

PHOTO DANIEL TOBIN<br />

to watch the Olympics after a<br />

friendgifted alarge screen TV<br />

to see allthe action.<br />

It is notChloe’s first foray<br />

into representing NewZealand,<br />

the 30­year­old competed in the<br />

Gold Coast 2<strong>01</strong>8<br />

Commonwealth Games where<br />

she placed seventh.<br />

SUPPORTSOUGHT<br />

The Gloriavale Leavers’<br />

SupportTrust has launched an<br />

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financial support to help those<br />

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community get back on their<br />

feet.<br />

The trust offer aspecialist<br />

refugee resettlement service.<br />

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New editor<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

<strong>Courier</strong><br />

welcomes new<br />

editor Daniel<br />

Tobin (pictured)<br />

to the team.<br />

Daniel started<br />

in the role last<br />

week and has<br />

taken over the<br />

editorial helm<br />

from seasoned<br />

journalist Linda<br />

Clarke, who has<br />

gone to a<br />

communications position with <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

District Council.<br />

Daniel, who has awealth of journalism<br />

experience, spent 10 years working as<br />

multimedia editor at the Christchurch<br />

Press and the past couple of years based in<br />

acommunications role at Invercargill City<br />

Council.<br />

Daniel is excited to be back in<br />

Canterbury and getting to know the people<br />

and happenings in and around Mid<br />

Canterbury.<br />

His parents grew up in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, and he<br />

has many fond childhood memories<br />

spending his holidays in the district.<br />

‘‘<strong>Ashburton</strong> has been abig part of my life,<br />

with my parents growing up here, many<br />

holidays were spent with relatives in<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>.’’<br />

He is looking forward to learning more<br />

about his new home town and continuing<br />

the delivery of community news offered by<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>.<br />

Daniel can be contacted by phone at<br />

3087664 or email<br />

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Rotary Club of <strong>Ashburton</strong>’s Rodger Letham (from left) with <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Aviation Museum’s Stephen Johnston and Plains Rotary’s Steve Allen<br />

and symbolic cheques totalling $10,000 to fund new LED lights for the<br />

museum hangar.<br />

LEDs for museum<br />

A$10,000 donation to <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

AviationMuseum at the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Airporthas put the<br />

spotlightonalighting upgradeat<br />

the museum's newest exhibition<br />

hangar.<br />

Rotary Club of <strong>Ashburton</strong>and<br />

Plains Rotarymembers have<br />

each made a$5000 donation to<br />

the museum. The fundswere<br />

part of the proceeds from<br />

Bookarama andnew potato sales<br />

from each of the clubs<br />

respectively.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>AviationMuseum<br />

presidentStephen Johnston said<br />

the fundingwould be used to<br />

replacethe existing 35 lights of<br />

the new museum hangar with<br />

LED lights. The hangarisone of<br />

two housing many of the<br />

museum's extensive aircraft and<br />

memorabilia.<br />

The existinglights were state<br />

of the art when installed13years<br />

ago but new LEDlights would<br />

notonly improve lighting for<br />

those viewingthe exhibits, but<br />

alsoreduce costs as they used<br />

less power. It was estimated the<br />

poweruseage would dropfrom<br />

aroundsix kilowatts of power to<br />

just onekilowatt. Museum<br />

members recently upgraded<br />

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There are 92 buildings in MidCanterbury<br />

that areearthquake­prone or potentially<br />

earthquake­prone andthe majority are in<br />

the<strong>Ashburton</strong> CBD.<br />

Some 46 earthquake­pronebuildings<br />

have deadlines set by which timethey<br />

need to be strengthened and <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

District Council is working with building<br />

owners to get work completedbythose<br />

deadlines. Another 46 potentially<br />

earthquake­prone buildings have until<br />

early next year to provide assessment<br />

reports to council.<br />

If reportsare notreceived, council can<br />

deem the buildings earthquake­prone and<br />

proceed as if they were andset deadlines<br />

to have them strengthened.<br />

Property owners are required to display<br />

theplacards in aprominentplace in their<br />

building to help the community be aware<br />

of thestatus.<br />

Council strategy and compliance<br />

manager Jane Donaldson said deadline<br />

dates for earthquake­prone buildings<br />

dependedonwhen reports on them were<br />

received andunder which legislation or<br />

House prices<br />

The medianpricesofhomes<br />

sold in the <strong>Ashburton</strong>district<br />

in Maywas $385,000, down 2%<br />

on the previous month, but up<br />

9% on 12 months ago.<br />

Some66homes sold in the<br />

district in May,upfrom 58 in<br />

April.<br />

Themedian priceofhomes<br />

sold acrossthe Canterbury<br />

region in Maywas $582,000<br />

and nationally it was $820,000,<br />

up 32% on the May 2020price<br />

of $620,000.<br />

policy was enforcedatthetime.<br />

Themajority of the deadlines are in<br />

2023, butcurrently, the last oneisin2045,<br />

she said. So far365 buildings in the<br />

districthavebeenassessed.<br />

Fifty of those have been demolished, 64<br />

strengthened and159 have been deemed<br />

not earthquake­prone.<br />

Inventory levels arelow and<br />

houses continuetosell at a<br />

record rate,figures fromthe<br />

RealEstate Instituteof New<br />

Zealand show.<br />

The number of residential<br />

properties sold wasthe<br />

highest for aMay month in<br />

threeyears, while themedian<br />

number of days to sell<br />

decreased from58 to 30<br />

compared to May 2020 –the<br />

lowest for aMay monthsince<br />

records began.<br />

Property owners need to display placards<br />

in aprominent place to help the<br />

community be aware of the building’s<br />

status.<br />

The BuildingAct2004 requires<br />

territorialauthorities to report to the<br />

Ministry of Business, Innovation and<br />

Employment (MBIE) on progress towards<br />

identifyingpotentialearthquake­prone<br />

buildings.<br />

Reportingisseenasamechanismthat<br />

provides New Zealanders with assurance<br />

that risks posed to public safety by<br />

existing buildings in theevent of an<br />

earthquake arebeing identified and<br />

managed.<br />

Abuilding is defined as being<br />

earthquake­prone if it will have ‘‘its<br />

ultimate capacity exceeded in amoderate<br />

earthquake, andifitwere to collapse,<br />

woulddosoinaway that is likely to cause<br />

injuryordeath to personsinornear the<br />

building or on any other property, or<br />

damage to anyother property’’.<br />

No bad air nights<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s averageair<br />

pollution levelscontinuetobe<br />

belownational guidelinesand<br />

therewere no high pollution<br />

daysrecorded in 2020.<br />

Themaincontaminantin<br />

Canterbury’s dirty air towns is<br />

suspended particulate PM10.<br />

Ahigh pollution day is when<br />

the averagelevel of PM10 over<br />

24 hoursexceeds 50 g/m3.<br />

Datafrom Environment<br />

Canterbury shows<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

had one high pollution dayin<br />

2<strong>01</strong>9,two in 2<strong>01</strong>8 and 2<strong>01</strong>6,<br />

eightin2<strong>01</strong>2,15in2<strong>01</strong>0and 18<br />

in 2008.<br />

The reduction in home<br />

heating air contaminants is<br />

attributedtothe introduction<br />

of low emittinglog burners, an<br />

increaseinthe useofheat<br />

pumps andalso on education<br />

and enforcement overthe<br />

yearscentred on ‘‘clearing the<br />

air’’.<br />

NEWS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

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Outrageous Australian comedian<br />

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perform in <strong>Ashburton</strong>onSeptember<br />

15. Wilson will deliver ashow<br />

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uncorrectness andissupportedby<br />

his daughterJennyTalia.<br />

Tickets for the R18showare<br />

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DOGPARK DAMAGE<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong>dog park suffered<br />

significant damage during the<br />

recent floodevent. Thefencing at<br />

the dog parkwas destroyed and the<br />

car parkleftwith alargesinkhole.<br />

The dog exercisearea is located<br />

by <strong>Ashburton</strong> Riverand accessible<br />

via the end of William Street.<br />

Councilisseeking estimateson<br />

the costofreinstatement and any<br />

costswill be an unbudgeted<br />

expense.<br />

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ELDERLYHOUSING<br />

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6 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Looking forward<br />

Manyfarmers affectedbythe floods<br />

in Mayare well on their way to<br />

normal operations, but afew of the<br />

hardest hit still need our help.<br />

Ihave beenvisitingthose farmers,<br />

seeing their hardship firsthand, and<br />

letting themknow we arehere to help<br />

however possible. Someare only just<br />

surfacingafterseveral weeks of<br />

starting to cleartheir land of debris<br />

and shingle and fixing fences. Almost<br />

all are working through arange of<br />

emotions not dissimilar to grief. A<br />

few are still angry,butmosthave<br />

moved to the “what next” stage of<br />

recovery.<br />

The $4 million provided by Prime<br />

Minister JacindaArdern on hervisit<br />

to <strong>Ashburton</strong>last weekiswelcomed<br />

here for flood recovery. Farmers can<br />

apply for money from the relief fund<br />

to recoupclean­up costs notcovered<br />

by insurance. The criteria for this<br />

fund will be announced very soon so<br />

the moniescan be distributed.<br />

We know those trying to get their<br />

land back in working order will be<br />

tiredand stressedand won’t want a<br />

long stretch at the computer filling<br />

out forms, but we canmake surethey<br />

havehelp to do it.<br />

MPI and Federated Farmers have<br />

beenassessing damage, and financial<br />

support is beingoffered to those who<br />

meettheir criteria. GPs are also<br />

offeringfree consultations for floodrelated<br />

issues until August16, and<br />

other forms of helpare available too;<br />

just ask.<br />

Council is still assessing the costof<br />

the flood to its own assets, mainly<br />

roads, and early estimatesare that<br />

our transport network suffered$8<br />

million worth of damage.<br />

Government subsidies will cover<br />

approximately 65 percent of that,<br />

leaving council to find $2.28m.<br />

So, the recovery will indeed have a<br />

long tail. While it has been busy,<br />

there have been bright spots –like the<br />

bundle of letters from students at<br />

Tinwald School thanking us for our<br />

leadership and hard work.<br />

Hosting the PrimeMinisterand a<br />

range of high­profile Members of<br />

Parliament over the past month also<br />

means government is aware of our<br />

connectivity challenges.<br />

Whilethere were no promises<br />

about funding the 29 percent<br />

shortfall for our planned second<br />

bridge, at leastthey haveseen our<br />

problems first­hand.<br />

Keeping safe in winter<br />

As we get older our bodies react<br />

differently to cold weather and can<br />

make us more likely to develop<br />

illnesses or other health problems.<br />

Follow afew simple steps and plan<br />

ahead to ensure you are safe this<br />

winter.<br />

Keep active<br />

Staying active during winter is<br />

important to keeping healthy. Take a<br />

short walk in the middle of the day. If<br />

you’re staying in be active indoors<br />

(armchair exercises or daily chores).<br />

Flu Jab<br />

Flu is aserious risk to older<br />

people during winter and it’s<br />

constantly changing so it’s important<br />

to get aflu jab every year.<br />

Keep warm<br />

Stay warm by:­ wearing layers of<br />

clothing­ trying not to sit still for<br />

more than one hour if you’re<br />

indoors­ closing your curtains in the<br />

evenings to keep the heat in.<br />

Keep your spirits up<br />

Feeling down during winter isn’t<br />

unusual. Try to do something you<br />

enjoy every day. Watch your<br />

favourite TV programme, complete a<br />

crossword or head out for acoffee.<br />

Can’t get out? Organise aregular<br />

phone call or Skype chat to stay in<br />

touch.<br />

Take care when driving<br />

When travelling medium to long<br />

distances tell someone where you’re<br />

going and what time you expect to<br />

arrive. Drive to the conditions!<br />

Plan for an emergency<br />

An emergency could be anything<br />

from afall to your heating system<br />

failing. Having aplan in case<br />

anything should happen to you<br />

through winter is important.<br />

Keep alist of emergency numbers,<br />

such as family and utility companies,<br />

by your phone. Keep atorch handy in<br />

case you lose power, don’t block air<br />

vents or hang washing close to afire/<br />

heater and keep your mobile phone<br />

charged.<br />

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<strong>Ashburton</strong>Intermediate School pupils Callum Tait, James Lansdownand Ethan<br />

Graham (of AIS2), and Laura Hyde,Alice Johnson and Kaira Wright (of AIS5) will<br />

compete in the AgriKids grand final during the FMG YoungFarmer of the Year event<br />

tomorrow.<br />

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />

Locals in AgriKids final<br />

Pupils from<strong>Ashburton</strong>Intermediate<br />

Schoolare amongthe scores of primaryagedschoolchildren<br />

competing in the<br />

national AgriKidsevents tomorrow. They<br />

will take part in aseriesofrural­based<br />

tasks to find anational champion team.<br />

Threeteams fromMid Canterbury will<br />

compete; two from<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Intermediate School (AIS) made up of<br />

Year7pupils Callum Tait, James<br />

Lansdown and Ethan Graham (who are in<br />

AIS2), and LauraHyde,Alice Johnsonand<br />

Kaira Wright(in AIS5), and one from<br />

Carew Peel Forest School(madeupof<br />

pupils AnaEdkins, EllieMooreand Olivia<br />

Connor).<br />

TheAgriKidsevent has 24 teams from<br />

aroundthe countryvyingfor the title,and<br />

runsalongside the grandfinal of the<br />

Junior YoungFarmer (previously<br />

TeenAg) andthe FMG Young Farmer of<br />

the Year grand final.<br />

The Aorangi region is represented by<br />

Mount Hutt College’s Sophie Atkins and<br />

Eddie Millichamp, and GeraldineHigh<br />

School’s Kieran Chisholm and Robert<br />

Firth(in the junior event) and dairy<br />

farmer Dale McAlwee (in the senior title,<br />

which runs until <strong>July</strong> 3).<br />

All six pupils in the AISteams, under<br />

the coaching instructionofprincipal<br />

Brent Gray, have ruralbackgrounds,<br />

livingonadairy, crop, cattle,sheep or<br />

beeffarmsandhavebeenresearching<br />

potential topics to be tested duringthe<br />

one dayevent.They have either used<br />

hintsand tips informationprovided<br />

through thecompetition, searched online,<br />

or grilled theirparents on farm for advice.<br />

During the AgriKids day programme,<br />

each team completesanexam,modules<br />

and do an agricultural­based task in<br />

teamsof three.<br />

Anopening ceremony gets underway<br />

today in downtown Christchurch,with the<br />

competition on tomorrow at Innovation<br />

Park, on KirkRoad in Templeton,<br />

followed by aprize­giving ceremonyatthe<br />

Christchurch TownHall.<br />

Nearly 50 teams competed in the<br />

regionalevents doing aseries of modules<br />

beforethe top seven teamswent into a<br />

race­off event to compete aseries of tasks<br />

in atimeand points challenge.<br />

Gumboot throwing, fencing, driving gokarts,<br />

sackracing and fitting chains on<br />

motorbikeswere justsome of the practical<br />

activities teamshave had to tackle in<br />

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Theoreticalmodules surrounding<br />

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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

7<br />

Art received for exhibition<br />

Artentrieshavefloodedinto<br />

the<strong>Ashburton</strong>Art Gallery<br />

aheadofthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

SocietyofArts(ASA)longrunningannualexhibition.<br />

Artistsdelivered avariety of<br />

worksonSaturdayahead of<br />

the 57th exhibition,which<br />

opens with aticketedevent<br />

andawards eveningon<strong>July</strong>5.<br />

Thepopularexhibitionwill<br />

featuremore than 300 works<br />

from local, national and guest<br />

artists thisyear.<br />

ASAmembers, assisted by<br />

art gallerystaff, hungand<br />

displayed artearlier this<br />

week.<br />

They includepaintings,<br />

applied art,sculptures,<br />

miniatures, andphotography<br />

entries.<br />

ASApresidentKay Begg<br />

said theexhibition was<br />

shaping uptobeanother<br />

impressiveart showcase.<br />

Shesaid anumberofworks<br />

had alsobeenreceived from<br />

around the country by courier.<br />

‘‘Thereare somebeautiful<br />

piecesofart and agoodmix of<br />

works,’’Mrs Begg said<br />

Guest artiststhisyearare<br />

jewellery makerJeremy<br />

Leeming, potter Sarah<br />

Harper,glass worker Anthony<br />

Genetand paintersAllyChoi,<br />

Sue Simpson, Gray Leonard<br />

and Philip Trusttum.<br />

The exhibitionrunsuntil<br />

<strong>July</strong> 30.<br />

Brian Laubscher with his cleverly sculptured<br />

wire trees.<br />

Ceramacist Jane Rant with a<br />

colourful ceramic bowl.<br />

Artist<br />

Jennifer<br />

Harrison<br />

(left) hands<br />

over her<br />

acrylic<br />

landscape<br />

abstract<br />

work called<br />

Shedding<br />

Heat to ASA<br />

president<br />

Kay Begg.<br />

OUT AND ABOUT<br />

TELESCOPES OUT<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> AstronomyGroup is<br />

offering membersofthe public a<br />

chance to get closer to the Matariki<br />

star cluster next month,aslong as<br />

conditions are favourable.<br />

Astronomy group members will<br />

set up telescopes and binoculars<br />

just before dawninthe eastern edge<br />

car park of Argyle Park, on Middle<br />

Road in <strong>Ashburton</strong>,over two<br />

consecutive Saturdaymornings in<br />

<strong>July</strong> so people can view the annual<br />

clusterinthe pre-dawnsky.<br />

The public is warmlyinvited to<br />

comealong on <strong>July</strong>3and <strong>July</strong> 10,<br />

from 5.45am to 6.45am.If<br />

conditions are good, thecluster<br />

should be visible low in the north<br />

eastern sky just before dawn.<br />

FREE GP VISITS<br />

Mid Canterbury peopleaffected by<br />

the recent floods can receive free<br />

GP consultations untilAugust 16.<br />

The consultations are being<br />

funded by the Canterbury DHB and<br />

the reason for the consultation<br />

needs to be flood-related.<br />

People wishingtoaccess afree<br />

consultation can makean<br />

appointmentbyphoning theirusual<br />

GP practice.<br />

The Canterbury-wide initiative is<br />

beingmadepossible with the<br />

support of Pegasus Health and<br />

WaitahaPrimary Health, which<br />

provide andsupport health services<br />

run by GP’s in Mid Canterbury,<br />

Christchurch PHOand Canterbury<br />

councils.

NEWS<br />

8 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Lake Hood track work starts<br />

Work has begunongetting the<br />

popular Lake Hoodbike track<br />

back to where it was before<br />

recent flooding washedoverit.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Rotary and the<br />

Lake HoodTrust haveeachput<br />

$10,000 in the pot to get work<br />

started.<br />

Abulldozer started clearing<br />

debris andsilt from the track<br />

earlierthis week.<br />

Roger West from<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Rotary said the club was keen<br />

to act nowand to get the track<br />

back open as soonaspossible<br />

for themany users who enjoyed<br />

it.<br />

Afterthe GrantHood<br />

bulldozerwas finished<br />

clearing, the track would be left<br />

to dry outfor aweek or twoand<br />

then agrader would be brought<br />

in and more work completed.<br />

Re­metalling of the track<br />

would follow later,hesaid.<br />

Mr West said Rotary and the<br />

Lake HoodTrust had taken the<br />

initiative to get things doneand<br />

had obtained permission from<br />

Environment Canterbury to fix<br />

the track.<br />

He said theworst damage on<br />

the 7.45km track had occurred<br />

in themiddle section.<br />

The first kilometre or so from<br />

the State Highway 1bridge was<br />

in thebest condition and would<br />

require less remediation.<br />

He said some of the deep<br />

holes that had resulted from<br />

the flooding had been two or<br />

three metres deep in places,<br />

but the bulldozer had done a<br />

goodjob fillingthem in again.<br />

AGivealittle pagehasbeen<br />

set up for peopletosupport the<br />

cleanupeffort.<br />

Top, the Grant Hood Contracting bulldozer clearing the mess<br />

on the Lake Hood track on Monday, below, one of the big holes<br />

on the track caused by the recent flood event.<br />

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All go at working bee<br />

The cycle track from State<br />

Highway 1toTrevors Roadis<br />

back open to bikersafterabig<br />

clean­up operation on<br />

Saturday.<br />

Around50people,most from<br />

the cycling fraternity, turned<br />

out for aworking bee and<br />

broughtalong rakes andspades<br />

to clear siltand other track<br />

obstacles.<br />

Recentflooding saw the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> River come inland<br />

100m in someplaces and wash<br />

over the river trail before<br />

reaching stopbanks.<br />

Mountain Bike <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

president James Reid said<br />

volunteers had mucked in and<br />

workedquickly andeffectively<br />

at theclean up.<br />

One team hadheadedwest<br />

from thescoutden at the end of<br />

Chalmers Avenuetothe State<br />

Highway 1bridgeand another<br />

had worked its way to Trevors<br />

Volunteers busy at the clean up.<br />

Road.<br />

It had been hard work, but<br />

the aim of gettingthe section<br />

openhad beenachieved.<br />

Mr Reid said another<br />

working bee was planned from<br />

9am on <strong>July</strong> 10 at the Melrose<br />

Road end of theloop track.<br />

Winter for us, Spring for Cyril<br />

Avid gardener Cyril<br />

Keen’s front yard has a<br />

splash of colour with<br />

over 60 daffodils<br />

blooming early in the<br />

season. Mr Keen, a<br />

member of the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Horticultural Society<br />

said the daffodils first<br />

appeared amonth ago.<br />

Cyril’s theory on the<br />

unseasonal sprouting<br />

is Braebrook<br />

subdivision is the<br />

warmest part of<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

kura tawhiti. Castle hill<br />

It’s right here in Selwyn!<br />

Nestled between the Torlesse and CraigieburnRanges, Kura<br />

Tāwhiti/Castle Hill is just over an hour’s drive from Christchurch.<br />

Atraditional stopping point for early Māori, travelling between<br />

the west and east coast, KuraTāwhiti has sacred Tōpuni status.<br />

The easy walking tracks makeexploring the ancient limestone<br />

formations amust-visit place for everyone.<br />

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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

9<br />

Netherby School Pasifika pupils used physics and engineering<br />

principles when they built these catapults.<br />

PHOTO SUPPLIED<br />

Students gettaste<br />

of STEMsubjects<br />

Anew programme hasbeen<br />

running thistermtoget Year<br />

5­6 Pasifikastudentsexcited<br />

andinterested in science,<br />

technology, engineering and<br />

maths(STEM) subjects.<br />

The programme is running at<br />

Netherbyand Hampstead<br />

schools and is funded through<br />

the Ministry for Pacific<br />

Peoples'Toloa fund and<br />

supported by the Hakatere<br />

Multi Cultural Council.<br />

Students have been learning<br />

physicsand engineering<br />

throughbuilding catapults,<br />

scienceand chemistry through<br />

creating CO2gas from baking<br />

soda andvinegar, thescience<br />

behindbouncing soapbubbles<br />

andother experiments and<br />

projects.<br />

Students in bothschools<br />

havebeenbubbling with<br />

excitement following the<br />

classes.<br />

Netherby Schoolprincipal<br />

Phil Wheeler saidthe funding<br />

provided time andresources to<br />

developascience programme<br />

onehouraweektodeliver<br />

hands­onengagingscience<br />

lessons.<br />

The STEM programme<br />

added to andenhancedthe<br />

school'scurrentprogramme.<br />

MrWheelersaidchildren<br />

werethoroughly enjoyingthe<br />

lessons,which wasevident<br />

through their excitement and<br />

enthusiasmduring andafter<br />

each lesson.<br />

Connect at speed<br />

networking event<br />

Another speed networking<br />

event is lined up in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

on <strong>July</strong> 8.<br />

Theevent is aimed at giving<br />

people who work locallyin<br />

communitygroups,<br />

organisations and agenciesthe<br />

chance to promote whattheydo<br />

to others.<br />

It is beingorganised jointly<br />

by MarieMcAnulty,the coordinator<br />

of SEEDS (sharing<br />

everyday experiences and<br />

drawingonskills) and<br />

CommunityHouseMid<br />

Canterbury.<br />

MrsMcAnultysaid speed<br />

networkingwas an opportunity<br />

to make alarge number of<br />

individuals aware of your<br />

particular programme,service<br />

or group.<br />

Making those connections,<br />

albeit briefly, would then<br />

enable people to swapbusiness<br />

cardsandfurther develop<br />

relationships.<br />

‘‘Ultimatelyweknowthis will<br />

result in improvedservices and<br />

support within out districtand<br />

will help make ourcommunity<br />

abetterplace to live for<br />

individuals and families,’’ she<br />

said.<br />

People will have40seconds<br />

to tell the person theymeet<br />

about theirorganisationand<br />

services.<br />

The other person will have<br />

the sametime to reciprocate<br />

beforemoving on to the next<br />

encounter.<br />

There is no registration<br />

required.<br />

The speed networking<br />

session at Community House<br />

will run from 11amuntilnoon.<br />

It will be followedbyacup of<br />

tea and further networking<br />

opportunities.<br />

To find out moreaboutthe<br />

speed networkingcontact<br />

Marie McAnulty at Safer Mid<br />

Canterbury(308 1395).<br />

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Family Notices<br />

Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths<br />

Deaths<br />

CONNELLY, Derek Neville, on<br />

June 28, <strong>2021</strong>. Peacefully at<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Hospital,aged 75<br />

years.Dearly lovedhusband<br />

and friend of Sandra. Much<br />

loved and loving father<br />

and father-in-law of Tara<br />

and Ken Chisholm, Owen<br />

and Rowena, Marsha, and<br />

the late Amber. Treasured<br />

Grandad of Isaac, and<br />

Amelia; Oscar, and Lucy;<br />

and Isabella. Messages to<br />

the Connelly family c/- PO<br />

Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740.<br />

At Derek’s request aprivate<br />

servicewill be held.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

03 3077433<br />

DELLOW, John Francis<br />

1940 – <strong>2021</strong>: Loved son<br />

of the late Frank and Lily<br />

Dellow.<br />

Loved brother and brotherin-lawofNancyand<br />

thelate<br />

CliveElliot.<br />

Bruceand Alva,Peteand the<br />

late Gloria.<br />

Loved uncle of all his nieces<br />

and nephews.<br />

Funeral has been held.<br />

ELDER, Hazel Ann: On<br />

June 28, <strong>2021</strong> peacefully at<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital, aged<br />

73 years. Beloved wife of<br />

the late Peter. Dearly loved<br />

mother of Carlene Lawn,<br />

Cameron, and Gregory,<br />

mother-in-law of John,<br />

and Rae. Cherished Nana<br />

of Jacob, Ellie, Maria,<br />

Liam, and Charlie. “Will<br />

be sadly missed<br />

Birth notices listed by parents will continue to be free in the<br />

Family Notices column. The initial death notice lodged by a<br />

funeral director will be listed without charge. There will be<br />

asmall charge of $15 for subsequent notices related to the<br />

same death, up to amaximum of 35 words and on aperline<br />

basis after that. The same low charges apply to other<br />

family notices,such as engagements,acknowledgements,in<br />

memoriam notices and anniversaries.<br />

Family Notices<br />

Enquiries phone<br />

Mary,Jann or Karenon<br />

308 7664<br />

or call into<br />

199 Burnett Street.<br />

and not<br />

forgotten.” Messages tothe<br />

Elder Family, c/- PO Box<br />

472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. A<br />

celebration of Hazel’s life<br />

will be held at our chapel,<br />

cnr East and Cox Streets,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>, on Tuesday <strong>July</strong><br />

6 commencing at 2.00pm.<br />

Followed by a private<br />

cremation at <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Crematorium.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

03 3077433<br />

EMERY, Francis Edward<br />

(Frank), passed away<br />

peacefully on June 24,<br />

<strong>2021</strong> at <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Aged<br />

95 years. Dearly loved<br />

husband of the late Gwen.<br />

Loved father and fatherin-<br />

law of Colleen Priest,<br />

Trevor and Chleone, Joyce<br />

and StuartScammell,Helen<br />

and Wayne Laughton, Trish<br />

and Bruce Gibson, and<br />

Kevin and Carmen. Loved<br />

grandfather of Bec, andTim;<br />

Kellie, Tessa, and Penny;<br />

Neil, and Mark; Anna and<br />

Kate; Jacqui, Peter, Conor,<br />

Flynn, and their partners.<br />

Loved great-grandfather of<br />

all his great-grandchildren.<br />

Messages to the<br />

GALLAGHER, Brian Hamilton -<br />

on June 21, <strong>2021</strong>. Peacefully<br />

at Rosebank Lifecare,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>, aged 89 years.<br />

Dearly loved husband of<br />

the late June. Much loved<br />

father and father-in-law of<br />

John and Neil, and David<br />

and Gwen, and treasured<br />

grandfather of Taylor and<br />

special mate of “Batman”. A<br />

special thanks to the staff<br />

at Rosebank. Messages<br />

to 39 Reed Street, Hinds,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> 7775. At Brian’s<br />

request aprivateservicehas<br />

been held.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

03 3077433<br />

Emery<br />

Family, P O Box 472,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>7740. ARequiem<br />

Mass to celebrate the life<br />

of Frank was held at the<br />

Church of the Holy Name,<br />

Sealy Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

on Wednesday June 30.<br />

Followed by interment at<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong> New Lawn<br />

Cemetery. A recitation of<br />

the Rosary was held at the<br />

Church on Tuesday.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

03 3077433<br />

McCOSKER, Katherine<br />

Theresa (Theresa), on<br />

June 23, <strong>2021</strong>. Dearly<br />

loved wife ofthe late Frank.<br />

Much loved mother and<br />

mother-in-law of Bernie,<br />

and Mike and Katie, and<br />

special Nana of Eve, Clara,<br />

and James. Messages to<br />

the McCosker family c/-<br />

P O Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

7740. ARequiem Mass to<br />

celebrate the life ofTheresa<br />

was held at the Church of<br />

the Holy Name,Sealy Street,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>onTuesday, June<br />

29. Followed byinterment<br />

at the<strong>Ashburton</strong>New Lawn<br />

Cemetery.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

03 307 7433<br />

Supporting thecommunity<br />

96 Tancred Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

Phone 307 8317<br />

WRIGHT,Raymond Leslie –On<br />

June 18, <strong>2021</strong> peacefully<br />

in his sleep at his home,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Aged 77 years.<br />

Donations to <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

IHC would be appreciated<br />

and can be left at the<br />

service. Amemorial service<br />

for Raymond will be held<br />

in our chapel, corner East &<br />

Cox Streets, <strong>Ashburton</strong> on<br />

Tuesday<strong>July</strong> 6commencing<br />

at 11.00am.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

03 3077433<br />

Acknowledgement<br />

WEIR : Gordon Jnr (Donny):<br />

The family would like to<br />

thank everyone for the love<br />

and supportshown to them<br />

at the sad passing of Donny.<br />

Thank you for the visits,<br />

phone calls, cards, flowers<br />

and food received.<br />

Special thanks to all the<br />

staff at Coldstream Lifecare,<br />

Memory Funerals, Three<br />

Rivers Health and funeral<br />

celebrantBernard Egan.<br />

Please accept this as a<br />

personal acknowledgement<br />

from us all.<br />

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10 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Annie’s Friendship Group members Jenny<br />

Cook, (from left), Sue Quinn and Gael<br />

Oldham with handcrafted quilted goods.<br />

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />

Quilt funds<br />

Jenny Cook, SueQuinn and Gael Oldham<br />

wereshowcasing the crafting skills and<br />

talents of members of the Annie’s<br />

Friendship Group this week,selling<br />

quilted products to raise moneyfor<br />

Hospice Mid Canterbury.<br />

The ladies set up adisplay in the<br />

Allenton Bowling Club on Monday to<br />

entice bowls tournamentplayers to buy<br />

the group’s quilted wares.They included<br />

childrens' quilt blankets, knee rugs,<br />

shoppingbags, facemasks, and fruit and<br />

vegetable bags.<br />

The group has around 12 ladies who<br />

meet on amonthlybasis.<br />

They formedaround 10 years ago and<br />

since then have made quilts to raise money<br />

for Ranui House,inChristchurch.<br />

They had alarge donation of quality<br />

material from an <strong>Ashburton</strong>business and<br />

had lovingly put ittogooduse. The ladies<br />

estimate members had handcrafted ­and<br />

sold­around 800 quilts to raise proceeds<br />

for the house in the past few years alone.<br />

RanuiHouse is owned and operated by<br />

the Bone MarrowCancer Trust and<br />

provides ahome away from home for out of<br />

town families across New Zealand, who<br />

have aloved onegoing through hospitalbased<br />

medical treatment in Christchurch.<br />

Anyonewanting to support thecauses, or<br />

wanting to buy ahandcrafted product, can<br />

contactthe groupviaAnnie’sCountry<br />

Quilt Store in Tinwald.<br />

Complete<br />

Local Care<br />

Since 1982<br />

College bands rock at final<br />

Rockbands from Geraldine<br />

High School and <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Collegetook out secondand<br />

third placings in theTimaru<br />

SmokefreeRockquest<br />

regionalfinal on Saturday<br />

held at Craighead Diocesan<br />

School.<br />

Thebands were Allo Blue,<br />

of Geraldine High School<br />

and Intrepid6of<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

College.<br />

Allo Blue also won the<br />

APRA Lyric Writers’ Award.<br />

Thecompetition was won<br />

by ThePills, from St Kevin’s<br />

CollegeinOamaru.<br />

MidCanterbury was<br />

represented by ahuge<br />

talent­pool of musicians with<br />

four bandsfrom <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

College, two­includinga<br />

soloistand aduo ­from<br />

Mount Hutt College andone<br />

bandfrom Geraldine High<br />

School.<br />

Mount Hutt Collegeduo<br />

Mondazegot second in the<br />

solo/duo category.<br />

Theannualrockquest<br />

event provides alaunchpad<br />

for great new Kiwi<br />

musicians and songwriters<br />

after running for 33 years.<br />

Regional results: The full<br />

list of awards for Timaru<br />

<strong>2021</strong> is; Bands ­1st, The Pills<br />

(St Kevin’s College), 2nd,<br />

Allo Blue (Geraldine High<br />

Intrepid 6from <strong>Ashburton</strong> College performing during the<br />

Timaru Smokefree Rockquest final on Saturday.<br />

PHOTO MARY SUMMERFIELD<br />

School), 3rd, Intrepid 6<br />

(<strong>Ashburton</strong>College): Solo/<br />

duo ­1st Aliyah O’Brien<br />

(Waitaki Girls HighSchool),<br />

2nd,Mondaze (Mount Hutt<br />

College): ZM People’s<br />

Choice: Alysha Bradley<br />

(Craighead Diocesan<br />

School): Best Vocals ­Becka<br />

Clark(of Dreamy Dniggle):<br />

Musicianship ­Jacob Cox(of<br />

ThirdJunction):<br />

Musicianship ­Seth Sinclair<br />

(of The Pills): ZM BestSong­<br />

The Big Foots (Opihi<br />

College)and APRALyric<br />

Writers’ Award­ Allo Blue<br />

(Geraldine High School).

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Students<br />

hands­on<br />

for loom<br />

lessons<br />

Room 7pupils at Hampstead<br />

School have enjoyed some<br />

hands­on loom lessons and<br />

advice from members of<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Creative Fibre.<br />

Pupils were shown how to<br />

use aknitters loom and also a<br />

rigid heddle loom and then<br />

gave both ago.<br />

The looms are similar in<br />

purpose, but aknitters loom is<br />

more portable.<br />

Weaving has been an art<br />

topic for the whole<br />

Hampstead School this term.<br />

Eleven­year­old Chase<br />

Bishop takes his turn<br />

and tries his hand on<br />

the knitted loom under<br />

the guidance and<br />

watchful eye of<br />

Creative Fibre member<br />

Maureen Griggs.<br />

Jonathan Ward of <strong>Ashburton</strong> and his dream model aeroplane; apowerful Timber 110.<br />

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />

NEWS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

New connector<br />

there to support<br />

Anewly createdroleinthe<br />

community is helping support<br />

individualsand families<br />

recovering from the impacts of<br />

Covid­19.<br />

Jenny Rae, whoisachild and<br />

youth team leader at Safer Mid<br />

Canterbury, is working 20 hours<br />

aweek in the roleofcommunity<br />

connectorand helping people<br />

access support and services.<br />

Funded by the Covid<br />

Community Connection<br />

Service,the purpose of the role<br />

is to provide psycho­social<br />

information and support in<br />

response to short and long term<br />

effectsofthe pandemic, Mrs<br />

Rae said.<br />

Shewas there to help people<br />

get back into employment and<br />

otherlife activities, including<br />

interacting with government<br />

agencies and service providers.<br />

‘‘Myrole is largely<br />

determined by the needs of<br />

peopleand families and is<br />

across all age groups.’’<br />

As well as employment, needs<br />

could centre around education,<br />

crimeand family violence<br />

protection,budgeting and<br />

broader family andcommunity<br />

wellbeing.<br />

Her role would enhance and<br />

complementotherconnector,<br />

11<br />

Jenny Rae is in anew<br />

community connector role to<br />

help people impacted by Covid<br />

19.<br />

navigator type services.<br />

Mrs Rae is takingself<br />

referrals and her typical<br />

community connectorhours are<br />

8am until noonMonday to<br />

Friday,although she is<br />

available outsideofthose<br />

times.<br />

She can be contacted on 027<br />

247 1094 or by email jenny.<br />

rae@safermidcanterbury.org.<br />

nz.<br />

The community connector<br />

roleisfunded for 12 months<br />

andthat may be extended.<br />

Model planes fly in<br />

Jonathan Ward got his model Timber<br />

110aircraftairborne at the weekend<br />

as partofthe <strong>Ashburton</strong>ModelAero<br />

Club’sannual fly­in event.<br />

It was held at Harris Scientific<br />

Reserve,onLovetts Road, in Tinwald.<br />

Thetwo­day event,overSaturday<br />

and Sunday, sawaround 16 Model<br />

FlyingNew Zealand members from<br />

Christchurch,<strong>Ashburton</strong>, Timaru and<br />

Dunedin attend with at leastthree<br />

remote controlledjets on site and<br />

many WWII model aircraft.<br />

Mr Ward, of <strong>Ashburton</strong>,has owned<br />

themodel aeroplanefor three<br />

months. He bought it as akitset and<br />

it’s fast turning into his dream model.<br />

He likedits short take­off and<br />

landing ability. It waslikeasport<br />

planeperformer with the versatility<br />

of aCanadian bush plane.<br />

It has a55ccgas engine. Travels<br />

around 150km/hrand had arounda<br />

20­minute flying time per tank of gas.<br />

“It does everythingand has heaps of<br />

power,” he said.<br />

The distance it could travel was<br />

only limited by theeyesight of the<br />

controller.<br />

Mr Ward has owned afew models<br />

overthe years since getting hooked as<br />

ayoungstersome30­odd yearsago.<br />

Among his collection now includes<br />

the Timber 110, aglider andaturbine<br />

jet.<br />

The youngest flyer at theevent on<br />

Saturday was 11­year­old Lyndon<br />

Dellow,ofTimaru, whowas flying a<br />

Tundraaircraft he has ownedfor the<br />

past nine months. He hasbeen an avid<br />

modelflyer for the past two andahalf<br />

yearsafter getting introducedtothe<br />

hobby by an elder family member.<br />

The Tundra ­which also has short<br />

take off andlanding ability ­was<br />

Lyndon’sfirstmodelaeroplane,but<br />

likely nothis last as he enjoyed flying<br />

different model planes and<br />

performing controlled movements in<br />

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Winter means<br />

bird survey time<br />

NATURE MATTERS<br />

BY MARY RALSTON<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Justices of the Peace presidentIan Moore (left) with new JPs (from left) Kunal Saluja,<br />

Janet Crossand GrantEarly.<br />

New JPs sworn in<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Justices of the<br />

Peace have welcomed new JPs<br />

Janet Cross, Grant Early and<br />

KunalSaluja to theirranks.<br />

Mayfieldresident Janet<br />

Cross grew up in the district<br />

and has raised three children<br />

here.<br />

She has held anumber of<br />

volunteerroles in the<br />

community including at<br />

Southern Netball Club,<br />

MayfieldPlaycentre and<br />

MayfieldSchool.<br />

Mrs Cross has taught yoga for<br />

over 10 years and regularly<br />

collects donations at her<br />

classes for local foodbanks<br />

and Women’s Refuge.<br />

She is akeen vegetable<br />

grower and enjoys spending<br />

her free time with her<br />

grandchildren.<br />

Grant Early and his wifeJan<br />

farm in the Ruapuna area on<br />

land that has been in the<br />

family forseveral generations.<br />

He has twinboys aged 24<br />

andoutsideoffarming,is<br />

involved in farm related<br />

projects.<br />

Mr Earlyhas taken<br />

leadership roles on local<br />

domain and hall boards, A&P<br />

association, rugby and golf<br />

committeesand Lions.<br />

He is also atramper, boater,<br />

golferand enjoys watchinghis<br />

sons play rugby.<br />

Kunal Saluja came to New<br />

Zealand from India as an<br />

international student in 2004<br />

and is married to Divya. The<br />

couple have two sons who go<br />

to school in <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

Mr Salujaworked in the<br />

education and retail sectors<br />

until 2<strong>01</strong>4 and now owns the<br />

Allenton dairy.<br />

He is an active memberof<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Multi Cultural<br />

Trust and coaches chess<br />

players at Allenton School.<br />

The three new JPs were<br />

sworn in at aformal ceremony<br />

at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Courthouse<br />

on Monday.<br />

It’s that time of yearagain–yes,<br />

it’s winter and thatmeans<br />

gardenbird survey time.<br />

Every yeararound this time<br />

theGarden Bird Survey kicks<br />

off.This bird survey is New<br />

Zealand's longest running<br />

citizen science projectwith15<br />

years of data sofar.Every<br />

year’s data is important and<br />

every person’sinformation<br />

contributes to an<br />

understanding of thebig<br />

pictureofgarden birdsin New<br />

Zealand.<br />

The New Zealand Garden<br />

Bird Survey is led by Manaaki<br />

Whenua–LandcareResearch.<br />

It takes placeover ninedays<br />

between June26and <strong>July</strong> 4;<br />

peoplegointo their gardens,<br />

backyards,marae, schools,and<br />

local parks for one houronany<br />

one of those days andcount all<br />

the birds they see or hear.<br />

It’s easy to take partinthe NZ<br />

GardenBirdSurvey. Allyou<br />

needtodois<br />

1.Visit theNZGarden Bird<br />

Survey websitetoget started<br />

2.Selectagarden,oralocal<br />

parkorschoolgrounds<br />

3.Choose any ONEday<br />

between June26and <strong>July</strong> 4,<br />

<strong>2021</strong><br />

4.Look andlistenfor birds on<br />

thatday for ONE hour<br />

5.Foreach species record the<br />

HIGHEST numberseenor<br />

heard at onetime<br />

6.Submitthe results onlineat<br />

the NZ Garden Bird Survey<br />

website<br />

Garden birds areimportant<br />

to studyastheyact as<br />

environmental indicators of the<br />

health of ourecosystems, so<br />

every sighting matters.The<br />

informationwegather fromthis<br />

survey helpsinform<br />

Fantails have adistinctive call:<br />

one of the pleasures of taking<br />

part in the garden bird survey.<br />

conservation decisions and<br />

furtherresearch,not justin<br />

NewZealand but worldwide.<br />

On the websitethere are bird<br />

identification tipsand other<br />

resources. Some different<br />

species of birds canlook<br />

similar: blackbirdsand<br />

starlings can easily be<br />

confused,ascan song thrushes<br />

andfemale blackbirds,and<br />

female sparrows and dunnocks.<br />

Butdon’t be intimidated –the<br />

most important thingistobe<br />

involved –sogetout thereand<br />

giveitago.<br />

Inour area, themost<br />

commonly seenbirdswill<br />

probably be the house<br />

sparrows, chaffinches,<br />

goldfinches,blackbirdsand the<br />

lovely fantails andsilvereyes. If<br />

you’re lucky,you may seea<br />

bellbird or tui. In areas with<br />

bush or plenty of trees, youmay<br />

see(or hear) greywarblers,<br />

tomtits or evenkereru (wood<br />

pigeon).<br />

So, on afine day between<br />

June 26 and<strong>July</strong> 4, setaside an<br />

hour andlisten to the birds.<br />

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low­cost prepaid broadbandservicefor<br />

eligibleKiwihomes and has astockof<br />

modems to give out.<br />

Library staff will helppeople signupfor<br />

Skinny Jumpand they will get 30GBof<br />

data free.<br />

Theprepaid top­upsystemmeans<br />

peoplecan get a30GBplan for only $5 and<br />

can renewthe planuptofive times each<br />

month.<br />

SkinnyJumpis for those whodon'thave<br />

abroadbandconnection at homebecause<br />

cost is abarrier.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>library managerJill Watson<br />

said modemswould be restocked as they<br />

weregiven out and anyonenot needing the<br />

modems anylonger could return them.<br />

Theservice also meantthe librarycould<br />

use the modems for future outreach<br />

opportunitiesand digital literacy classes<br />

called Stepping Up.<br />

Stepping Up ran at the library on<br />

Tuesdays (1pm until 3pm) and Thursdays<br />

(10amuntilnoon) and was proving popular<br />

with olderlibrary users.<br />

The Skinny Jumpservice started at the<br />

librarylast month and anumberofstaff<br />

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13<br />

New business, right time<br />

TONI.WILLIAMS<br />

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Lucy Gilbert has abounce in<br />

her step andashine in her<br />

eyes.<br />

She, and friend Tash<br />

Andrews of Timaru, started<br />

grazing table andplatter<br />

business Fern &Feta Platters,<br />

bringing joy andwonder<br />

whereitmatters; viaclients'<br />

stomachs.<br />

And businessisbooming.<br />

It belies aturbulent ridethe<br />

31­year­old has been on over<br />

the past 18 months.<br />

While married to dairy<br />

farmer Nick Gilbert, Lucy has<br />

gone from top performing<br />

travel agent, managing Flight<br />

Centre <strong>Ashburton</strong>,losing her<br />

job as acovid casualty to<br />

welcoming amuch­loved<br />

newborn into theworld but<br />

suffering postnatal<br />

depression.<br />

The postnatal depression<br />

was arevelation,Lucy said.<br />

She considered herself a<br />

strong woman, so was<br />

surprised by the<br />

overwhelmingeffects she<br />

experienced.<br />

The support of family in<br />

thoseearly days had proved<br />

vital and had givenLucya<br />

deeper understanding­and<br />

empathy ­for peoplegoing<br />

through similarexperiences.<br />

Ijust couldn’t shake it, she<br />

said.<br />

Then one day it ‘‘luckily’’<br />

just lifted.<br />

Lucy creditsher family ­<br />

beingbusyon farm ­and the<br />

growing supportfor Fern &<br />

Feta Platters as alifeline in<br />

those early days.<br />

It had allowed her to find<br />

herself again andhad given<br />

her apersonal focus, in social<br />

settings connecting with<br />

others, and onewhere she<br />

could channel her business<br />

acumen.<br />

The business, whichcan<br />

caterupto200 people with<br />

plattersuptoeightmetres<br />

long, started over NewYear<br />

celebrations ­with nibbles.<br />

“We made aplatter; it<br />

lookedgood, andwesaid “we<br />

shouldsell these”.<br />

So they did, and within 12<br />

days they had their first<br />

booking and scores of people<br />

liking them on Facebook.<br />

It had since developed into a<br />

growing sideline business for<br />

Lucy who had already set up a<br />

Photo above: Lucy Gilbert<br />

credits keeping busy on farm,<br />

and her new business, as<br />

helping her deal with postnatal<br />

depression; right: Avisual<br />

display ... Lucy Gilbert’s<br />

grazing tables and platters are<br />

hitting the spot where it<br />

matters; via clients'<br />

stomachs.<br />

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />

five to 10 year planwhich, with<br />

supportfrom husband Nick,<br />

andin­lawsPeter and Anne,<br />

shecould juggle around being<br />

mumtobonny sixmonth old<br />

Tom, andhelping out around<br />

the family’s Winchmore farm.<br />

“I’mCEO of beautification,”<br />

shesaid,with asmile and a<br />

wink, keeping green spaces<br />

alongthe tracks and around<br />

the cow shedmown andtidy.<br />

As well as planting native<br />

trees to beautify the site.<br />

Sheisnow alsoheavily into<br />

predator trapping, andwill<br />

reacquaint herself with calfrearing<br />

dutiesthis year.<br />

The farmisone of two dairy<br />

farms in­laws Peter and Anne<br />

own, but areeach managed by<br />

sons Nick and Michael.<br />

Younger son Luke is also<br />

involved in the family business<br />

butworks as astock agent for<br />

Carrfields.Nick, 30, has<br />

Snowfed Farm at Winchmore<br />

and Michael, Glenalla Farm at<br />

Rakaia.<br />

Both farms milk 600cows<br />

andonabout 180ha milkingon<br />

a54­bale rotary.<br />

Nick,the eldest son, is afifth<br />

generationdairy farmer<br />

datingback to his father<br />

Peter’s great­grandfather who<br />

farmed in the1900satLeeston.<br />

Peter’s grandfather, Reg,<br />

then farmed in the 1940s, and<br />

his father, Tom(known as<br />

Ivie), was the one who<br />

supported Peter’s forayinto<br />

theworld of Jerseystud<br />

farming andultimately his<br />

ownGlenalla Jersey Stud.<br />

Lucy and Nick’sson Tomis<br />

named after Nick’s<br />

grandfather,Ivie.<br />

Theyoung couple are<br />

looking forward to taking on a<br />

sharemilker role on the farm<br />

next year.<br />

While Fern &Feta will<br />

ensure Lucy keepsbusy, she<br />

would nothave any other way.<br />

Plus it has thepotential to<br />

grow as bigasshe allowed.<br />

Sheiskeen for more<br />

weddingsand corporate<br />

events, andalready has a<br />

wedding bookedfor <strong>July</strong> 2022.<br />

OUT AND ABOUT<br />

JULY3<br />

CanInspire is hosting aquiznightfor<br />

teamsofuptosix people at Hotel<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> starting at 7:30pm.<br />

Doors open from7pm.Light supper<br />

is provided.Cost is $10 per person.<br />

Teams canbeentered<br />

getcoloured@caninspire.org.nz<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> AstronomyGroup<br />

viewing of Matarikistar cluster for<br />

membersofthe public overtwo<br />

consecutive Saturdays, weather<br />

dependent,set up in the eastern<br />

edgecar parkofArgyle Park, on<br />

Middle Roadin<strong>Ashburton</strong>,from<br />

5.45am to 6.45am.<br />

JULY 5<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> SocietyofArts opening<br />

night of itsannual exhibition, at the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery and Heritage<br />

Centre.<br />

JULY 10<br />

Mountain Bike<strong>Ashburton</strong> is holding<br />

aworkingbee from 9am at the<br />

Melrose Roadend of the river trail<br />

loop track in Allenton. Volunteers<br />

should bringalong shovels, rakes,<br />

and wheelbarrows.The work will<br />

help clean up the trackafter recent<br />

flooding.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>AstronomyGroup<br />

viewing of Matarikistar clusterfor<br />

membersofthe public,weather<br />

dependent, set up in the eastern<br />

edgecar parkofArgyle Park, on<br />

Middle Roadin<strong>Ashburton</strong>,from<br />

5.45am to 6.45am.<br />

JULY 17<br />

BacktoBasics -Natural Savvy<br />

livingexpo runs from 11am-3pm at<br />

58 Melcombest Tinwald -New Life<br />

Church building. Learn tips,skills<br />

and information fromlocalsabout<br />

creating healthycost effective<br />

lifestyle. Gold coin donation.<br />

TheHakaterePresbyterian<br />

Parish is hosting acraftsand<br />

hobbiesdisplay. It includes<br />

woodwork, pottery,weavingand lots<br />

more. The display in the Oxford<br />

Street parishchurchhall runs<br />

between 10amand 3pm. Entry is<br />

free.<br />

SEPTEMBER27<br />

Boulevard Day at the<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Domain.<br />

Got aspecialeventplanned, let<br />

us know. Email details to<br />

office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

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<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />

News<br />

Issue 20<br />

1<strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

Events<br />

Year 12 OutdoorEducation Hike -<br />

St James Walk<br />

Outdoor Education teacher Luke Martin noted that ittakes abit to<br />

stop an outdoor trip going ahead but the recent floodsnearlydid that.<br />

Fortunately,the weather gods were in their favour and the longest hike<br />

the school has participated in forsomeyears took place.<br />

The students had the challenge ofwalking 66km over four days, a<br />

daunting taskfor somebut not forthese keen outdoorstudents.<br />

Day1:The Excited Start<br />

Thegroup set off from Collegeat7:30am to allowenoughtime to walk the<br />

first section of the walk before dark. Afour-hour walk in perfect clear skies<br />

got us to ourfirst hut by 4:00pm; leaving enough time to unpack, set-upfor<br />

the night and get some dinner ready. Students were excited, but cautious<br />

of the 25kmday ahead.<br />

Day2:The‘Biggie’<br />

It was an early start for the‘BIG 1’ -25km through bush and farmlands. All<br />

students did well to be packed andwalkingby7:30am, in the frost.This 8½<br />

hour walk was going tobe areal physical and mental challenge. The first<br />

12km was easy and the pace was strong, making it to lunchtime ahead of<br />

schedule and feeling good. Itwas another pearl ofaday with not acloud<br />

in thesky.The last 12kmbecame the test as students got tired and feet got<br />

sore. With abit of rallying from all, everyone made it to the next hut tired,<br />

soreand ready forbed.<br />

(Pictured right):<br />

Students setting off on<br />

Day2-only 25kmfor<br />

the day!<br />

(Pictured left,<br />

clockwise from the<br />

left):<br />

Getting ready<br />

to head off after<br />

lunch on Day2,<br />

with 12kmdown<br />

at this point.<br />

BenConaghan,<br />

DannyGlanville,<br />

Kaeleb Evans,<br />

Jack Wood,<br />

Brodie Winstone,<br />

Luke Martin.<br />

Day3:Can We Just GetaHelicopter<br />

Although this day was only 17km this was the hardest day with students<br />

having to overcome the aches, pains and tiredness of the previous day.<br />

The physio tape was inhot demand for blisters and sore feet! All set, we<br />

startedthe thirdday’s hike somewhatslowerthan on the previous daybut<br />

at amore realistic pace. Again, the weather could not have been any more<br />

perfect,with clear blue skies.Arriving at the hut late afternoon wasahuge<br />

relief forall,knowing it wasjust asmall four-hour walk the next day. It was<br />

interesting to notethatafour-hourwalk had become asmall walk!!!<br />

Day4:The EndisHere<br />

Luke said that italways amazes him as an Outdoor Education Teacher how<br />

students,knowing they arenear the end,can all of asudden get over aches<br />

and pains and power ontothe end. Ormaybe it was the McDonald’s on<br />

the wayhomethatwas beaconing them on! Thefinal daywentwithout an<br />

issue and all were very relieved to make it to the end, with all enjoying areal<br />

sense of achievement.<br />

Overall,the students had agreat trip,enjoyingthe amazing sceneryand the<br />

experienceofdoing something out of their comfortzone. Fromsupporting<br />

each other and fighting their ownlittle battles; whether it wasblisters,sore<br />

legs or the feeling that this would never end, they all managed and did<br />

themselves proud.<br />

This is one trip not to be forgotten.<br />

(Pictured left): The<br />

viewsare spectacular.<br />

Year 13 Field Trip to the Marine Studies<br />

Centre,Portobello<br />

Forty-seven students from the Year 13 classes inBiology, and Mathematics<br />

and Statistics, have recently returned from athree-day trip to the New<br />

Zealand Marine Studies Centre in Portobello,Dunedin.<br />

Whilst Biology students have been involved in this trip on an annual basis<br />

formanyyears now, this is the first time that thetriphasbeen extended to<br />

includestudents studying Mathematicsand Statistics.<br />

The students were accompanied by Head of Mathematics Faculty<br />

MelEvans; HeadofBiology Department Susie Stewart; andYear 13 Biology<br />

teacher, Carolyn Clough.<br />

The 5:00am start made for aquiet trip south to the Marine Studies Centre<br />

on Thursday 17 June. Those who took advantage of an extrasnooze on the<br />

bus would have beengrateful,given the bigdaysofpractical work that lay<br />

ahead.<br />

At Portobello the studentsweretasked with planningandcarrying out<br />

their owninvestigationsintothe<br />

behaviour or responses of the half<br />

crab (Petrolisthes Elongatus) to an<br />

environmental factorthatfluctuates<br />

in the marine environment.<br />

Students chosearange of<br />

behaviourstoinvestigate (including<br />

re-sheltering,turnoverand feeding)<br />

in responsetochanging conditions<br />

suchassalinity, temperatureand<br />

waterdepth. The investigations<br />

provided arich and authentic<br />

learningexperiencefor three NCEA<br />

Level3Standards across the two<br />

subjects,potentiallyearning the<br />

students up totwelvecredits each.<br />

(Pictured above): Chloe Guthrie and<br />

Hanna Ravn (NZ Marine Studies<br />

Centre)investigating acrab‘in berry’<br />

(with eggs).<br />

(Pictured right): Gerogie Cartney<br />

measuring the dissolved oxygen<br />

contentofwater.<br />

(Pictured above and right):<br />

Re-sheltering experiment; measuring<br />

carapace(outer shell) width.<br />

During the camp, the budding biologists were thrown into real-world<br />

Science, learning about the practical realities ofexperiments as well as<br />

exploring conceptssuch as bioethics.<br />

Carolyn said that opportunities like this are simply not possible in the<br />

classroom and the personal growth of students during the camp was<br />

immense. As well as workingtowards theirNCEALevel 3internally assessed<br />

standards, students also now have first-hand experience of university<br />

laboratory and fieldwork.<br />

Afterthree days of intensivework, the students completed several replicates<br />

of their investigationsand collectedavast amountofdatatoanalyse. This<br />

statistical analysis and reporting on their findings continued back at College<br />

thisweek,with thefinalreportdue at the end of the term.<br />

Congratulations<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>College –<br />

Burnside High School Exchange<br />

This year College hosted this fixture, on 15 June, withweatherpermitting<br />

all thirteen scheduled events to take place. The forecast had previously<br />

suggested that maybe only indoor events would be staged. Itisareal<br />

pleasuretohave exchanges back on to the calendar this year.<br />

Results were –with adecisiveoverall win to Burnside this year,9-4.<br />

Events<br />

Burnside High School <strong>Ashburton</strong>College<br />

Basketball -Senior Boys’A Win-83 65<br />

-Senior Girls’A 50 Win-55<br />

-Junior Boys’A 76 Win-86<br />

Debating<br />

WintoBurnside<br />

eSports Win-2 0<br />

Girls’Football Win-5 0<br />

Golf Win-3 1<br />

Hockey -Boys’1st XI Win-3 2<br />

Girls’1st XI Win-3 0<br />

Netball -Senior B Win-36 26<br />

-Year 10A 18 Win-22<br />

-Year 9A 7 Win-42<br />

Squash Win-2 1<br />

We are now looking forward tohosting Rangiora High School, on Monday<br />

05 <strong>July</strong>,for our second exchange of the year.<br />

(Pictured below): Some action shots from the day, with appreciation to<br />

our Student Sports and Recreation Committee Head Taylah Burrowes for<br />

covering the various events.<br />

(Pictured left): Ashlin Hala’ufia determined to<br />

keep the Burnside opposition at bayasCollege<br />

Junior Boys’ ABasketballers cemented their<br />

win.<br />

(Pictured below): At the EA Networks Centre,<br />

as was the Basketball, Milla Overend of the<br />

Year 9A Team, shooting forgoal against strong<br />

defence.<br />

(Pictured above):<br />

DevonFlannery,awaiting<br />

his opposition’s next move,<br />

at the Squash event. Devon<br />

wonhis match2-0. Making<br />

up the three member team<br />

were Angus Jemmett and<br />

Isla Hart.<br />

Players playedtothe best of<br />

three games,with scoring<br />

taken up to 15 points.<br />

(Pictured below): College player<br />

Hamish O’Reilly doing his best to wrestle the<br />

ball off the Burnside opposition.<br />

Gold Medals at Aoraki SecondarySchools’<br />

Sports Road Cycling<br />

The above championships were held at Levels Raceway, Timaru, on<br />

Tuesday15June <strong>2021</strong>;incold and overcast conditions.<br />

Maddi Lowry competed inthe Over 16 Girls’ 4.8km Time Trial and the<br />

19.2kmScratch Race,winning both events.<br />

Maddi’s Gold Medal inthe Time Trial was won in atime of 3minutes<br />

39 secondswith an average speed of 39.2km/houroverthe 4.8kmdistance.<br />

Her track skills came tothe fore in the final 500 metres of the Scratch Race<br />

where she out-sprinted her competition to secure her second Gold Medal<br />

of the day.<br />

(Pictured left): Maddireadyingfor<br />

the startofthe Time Trial.<br />

(Pictured right): Thesunset after<br />

ahardday’s walk is one of the<br />

small rewards.<br />

(Pictured<br />

right):<br />

Students<br />

hardat<br />

work.<br />

(Pictured below): Maddiwith her<br />

hard-earned Gold Medals.

NEWS<br />

16 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

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Everything fromthe history of<br />

salt,A2Milk, Pacific geopolitics<br />

and spiders, through to<br />

pathwaysinthe brain, coastal<br />

dynamics, chocolate and<br />

epidemics have been covered by<br />

speakers hosted by lifelong<br />

learning group <strong>Ashburton</strong> U3A<br />

(University of theThird Age)<br />

over the past seven years.<br />

Thegroup is one of 84 in New<br />

Zealand and provides learning<br />

opportunities through listening,<br />

understanding, contributing<br />

and participating in discussion.<br />

The<strong>Ashburton</strong> group started<br />

in 2<strong>01</strong>4 and now has171<br />

members, including arecent<br />

influx of 23 newmembers.<br />

Members come from awide<br />

range of backgrounds andU3A<br />

is open to anyone over 55.<br />

Thegroup’s name came from<br />

the fact that it was started by<br />

university academics who<br />

recognised the pool of<br />

experience, knowledge and<br />

intelligence of retired people,<br />

said <strong>Ashburton</strong> U3A immediate<br />

past­president Edith Smith.<br />

‘‘U3A is aboutlife long<br />

learning andstimulating the<br />

mind and brain.<br />

‘‘Many of ourspeakers are<br />

highly qualified and there is a<br />

strong academic focus behind a<br />

lot of what is presented.’’<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> U3A had built its<br />

membership solidly over the<br />

years and that was largely<br />

because of the high calibre of<br />

speakers, MrsSmith said<br />

Lectures were held on the<br />

fourth Tuesday of the month at<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> U3A committee members (from left) Carol Gunn, Edith<br />

Smith and David Hickman.<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event<br />

Centre and ran between<br />

February and November.<br />

Alecture from recent speaker<br />

Dr Haxby Abbott, an<br />

osteoarthritis expert, had<br />

drawn 118 members and110<br />

non­members,arecord<br />

attendance for the group.<br />

Aprogramme committee<br />

brainstorms and lines up<br />

interesting topics and speakers<br />

and work is under way on<br />

deciding next year’s<br />

programme.<br />

Speakers are typically paid a<br />

speaking fee andexpenses.<br />

Geologytopics will be covered<br />

in amulti­lecture series<br />

running weekly for three weeks<br />

from August 24.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> U3A has dedicated<br />

geology, musicand book groups,<br />

as well as amen’s discussion<br />

group.<br />

Group newcomer David<br />

Hickman said he was<br />

‘‘interested in things, all sort of<br />

things’’ and U3Awas an ideal<br />

platform to keep learning.<br />

‘‘I’ve not found asubject so far<br />

that has notbeeninteresting.<br />

Speakers just open up your eyes<br />

and knowledge to awhole new<br />

world.’’<br />

Fellow newcomer CarolGunn<br />

said she had intended to pick<br />

and choose what lectures to<br />

attend, buthad found herself<br />

going to all of them and enjoying<br />

them all.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> U3A’s new<br />

president is Mary Buckland.<br />

To find out more aboutthe<br />

lifelong learning group email to<br />

u3a.ashburton@gmail.com.<br />

Local licensed immigration<br />

consultant Maria Jimenezis<br />

giving her timefor free at a<br />

new monthly service being<br />

offered through Citizens<br />

Advice Bureau.<br />

On thefirst Friday of each<br />

month Ms Jimenez willbeat<br />

Community House Mid<br />

Canterburybetween noon and<br />

2pm.<br />

Forthe first30minutesshe<br />

will giveanupdateand<br />

summary of current<br />

immigration issues and news.<br />

After that she will be able to<br />

answer questions to specific<br />

issues.<br />

Ms Jimenezsaidthings were<br />

changing all the time with<br />

immigration at the moment<br />

because of thecovid situation.<br />

It was astressful time for a<br />

number of immigrants in Mid<br />

Canterbury, who were here on<br />

avariety of visas.<br />

‘‘I’m happy to provide<br />

advice,updates and<br />

reassurance,’’ she said.<br />

Sarah Cliffordfrom CAB<br />

MidCanterbury said other<br />

bureaus aroundthe country<br />

offered similar immigration<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> immigration<br />

consultant Maria Jimenez.<br />

andlegal services that were<br />

appreciated by the<br />

community.<br />

The next immigration<br />

session at community houseis<br />

tomorrow (<strong>July</strong>2) and no<br />

appointment is necessary.<br />

Trust funding<br />

supports causes<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>community and<br />

sportinggroups have received<br />

financialsupport in the latest<br />

funding round fromthe<br />

CommunityTrustofMid &<br />

South Canterbury.<br />

Those to receiving money<br />

for operatingcostsare:<br />

CitizensAdviceBureau at<br />

CommunityHouse($8000),<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Parent’s Centre<br />

($10,000),Mid Canterbury<br />

Hockey($5000)andMid<br />

Canterbury UnitedFootball<br />

Club($3000).<br />

The flood ravaged<br />

Riverbridge Native Species<br />

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help will recoveryafter<br />

extensive damage from the<br />

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The<strong>Ashburton</strong> Music<br />

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long­running Bands in the<br />

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Mid Canterbury United midfielder Jamie Smitheram (red and blue)<br />

on the ball in Saturday’s game against Western.<br />

PHOTO DOUG BOVETT<br />

United earn point<br />

Mid Canterbury United’s<br />

seniorteam turned in abattling<br />

performance to earn awelldeserved<br />

1­all draw against<br />

high­flying Western at<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Domainon<br />

Saturday. Comingoff theback<br />

of an 8­2 defeattoWestern last<br />

weekend,the home side was<br />

determined to improve and<br />

from the off­setwere<br />

competitive.<br />

Against the run of play, Mid<br />

Canterbury tookthe lead with a<br />

sharp finish from striker Ben<br />

Shute.<br />

Hometeam centre half Andy<br />

Annable hit the post with a<br />

powerfulfree kickshot and Mid<br />

Canterburygoalkeeper Liam<br />

Sheppard kept theattackers<br />

out.<br />

The secondhalf was another<br />

closely­fought affair, but soon<br />

after the restartWestern<br />

equalised.<br />

Therewere afew nigglyfouls<br />

and acouple of bookings, but<br />

overall the gameswas<br />

entertaining and the spoils<br />

deservedly shared.<br />

Apoint forMid Canterbury<br />

moves them aheadof<br />

Universities, who they play this<br />

saturday, andalsoStAlbans<br />

Shirley.<br />

SPORT<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

17<br />

Hardybowlers notdeterred<br />

Hail, thunder andlightning<br />

did not deterthe ladiesof<br />

Allenton Bowling Club this<br />

week hostingtheir annual<br />

mid­winter Christmas bowls<br />

tournament at the Cavendish<br />

Street club.<br />

Fourteen teamsfrom<br />

Lincoln,Rakaia, <strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />

Methven,Geraldineand<br />

Timaru took part in the<br />

social occasion whichalong<br />

withgames of bowls, had<br />

somenoveltyeventstowarm<br />

the cocklesoftheir hearts,<br />

especially with colder winter<br />

temperatureskicking in that<br />

day.<br />

Early lunch wascalled as<br />

hailcoveredthe greenbut<br />

resumed as thecoldfront<br />

blewthrough as quickly as it<br />

came in.<br />

Christmas decorations<br />

adorned theclubhouse<br />

wheretheyhad shared lunch,<br />

enjoyed mulled wineand<br />

festivegoodies, andgot to<br />

partake in novelty<br />

Christmas­themed activities<br />

with prizes, including<br />

bowlingfor aprizeplacedon<br />

thegreen;the closest bowl to<br />

theprize won it.<br />

Thetournamentwas<br />

eventuallywon by ateam<br />

from Rakaia, made up of<br />

MichelleFoster,Lorrel<br />

Chaney andDiane<br />

Bowlers set their sights on the closest to the prize bowling for<br />

aChristmas pressie at the mid­winter Christmas bowling<br />

tournament.<br />

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />

Vanderwegwho were the<br />

only teamwiththreewins<br />

duringthe day.<br />

Second placed went to<br />

SharonLeonard andthe Kai<br />

Toa team of Timaru, and<br />

thirdtoWendy Watson,<br />

Wendy Blackwell andRose<br />

Johnson,ofAllenton.<br />

Aspecialprizefor bravest<br />

player wasawarded to<br />

MaureenKnox.<br />

DRAWS<br />

HOCKEY<br />

MID CANTERBURY HOCKEY ASSOCIA-<br />

TION DRAW 5<strong>July</strong> to 11 <strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

Div 1 Women Monday 5 <strong>July</strong> 6.00 pm<br />

Wakanui vHampstead (K McIntyre, CHastie)<br />

7.30 pm Tinwald v Methven (A Bennett, S<br />

Read)<br />

Div 1 Men Tuesday 6 <strong>July</strong> 6.00 pm<br />

Wakanui Black vTinwald(SMealings, SMuir)<br />

7.30 pm Allenton vWakanui White (C Watson,<br />

MMarshall)<br />

Kwik Sticks Wednesday 7<strong>July</strong> 3.45 pm<br />

Wakanui Blue vWakanui Black (B Greer, S<br />

Geeson) 4.55 pm Methven Black vAllenton (G<br />

Oates, RKidd) 6.05 pm Tinwald Bonnington<br />

Painting v Methven White (Wakanui Div 2<br />

Men, Allenton Div 2Men) 7.15 pm Collegians/<br />

Rakaia v Tinwald Engineering Solutions<br />

(Hampstead Lowcliffe Div 2Men, Tinwald Div<br />

2Men)<br />

SSL Girls Div 1Championship Nga Puna<br />

Wai 15.05 pm Villa Maria College 2nd XI v<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> College 1st XI (Umpires supplied)<br />

SMALL STICKS DUTY CLUB: Allenton<br />

Kiwi Sticks (Yr 5) Friday 9 <strong>July</strong> 3.45 pm<br />

Tinwald Foothills vAllenton/Hampstead -Turf<br />

a(TEllis, RKidd) Wakanui vMethven -Turf b<br />

(H Kidd, JMuir +SFrench) Tinwald The Tool<br />

Shed (BYE)<br />

Kiwi Sticks (Yr 6) 4.30 pm Tinwald Smith<br />

&Sons vCollegians/Rakaia -Turf a(HKidd,<br />

RPearce) Tinwald Foothills vWakanui Black<br />

-Turf b(KMcDonnell, RKidd) 5.15 pm Rakaia<br />

Blue v Allenton - Turf a (K McDonnell, R<br />

Pearce) Wakanui Blue v Methven - Turf b<br />

(Wakanui Purple Div 2Women, Hampstead<br />

Tinwald Div 2Women)<br />

Div 2Women 6.15 pm Wakanui Purple v<br />

Hampstead/Tinwald (Wakanui Div 1Women,<br />

Hamsptead Div 1Women) 7.30 pm Wakanui<br />

Black vMethven (Wakanui White Div 1Men,<br />

Tinwald Div 1Women)<br />

SSL Boys Div 1Noplay<br />

SMALL STICKS DUTY CLUB: Allenton<br />

Saturday 10 <strong>July</strong> Mini Sticks 10.00 am<br />

Methven Black v Wakanui Black - Turf a<br />

(Coaches) Allenton Golds vMethven White -<br />

Turf b(Coaches) Tinwald Mayfield Transport v<br />

Tinwald Skip-2-It -Turf c(Coaches) Allenton<br />

Mini Magic vWakanui Blue -Turf d(Coaches)<br />

Fun Sticks 11.00 am Draw made on the<br />

day (Coaches)<br />

Snr Men (Canterbury Div 1Men Champs)<br />

Ng Puna Wai 24.15 pm Mid Canterbury v<br />

Marist Mulisha (Umpires supplied)<br />

Div 2Men Sunday 11 <strong>July</strong> No play (School<br />

Holidays)<br />

RUGBY<br />

Allenton Club Day<br />

Tinwald Club Day Wed 30th June <strong>2021</strong><br />

Miles Toyota Cup 1st XV<br />

MC Combined v Selwyn Schools<br />

Combined –College3:00 pm<br />

U15 Boys<br />

Ash Coll vMHC –Ash Coll (time TBC)??<br />

Secondary School Girls<br />

AshHutt vGeraldine, Hampstead, 5:00pm<br />

Saturday 3rd <strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

Seniors –Watters Cup Week 3<br />

*Rakaia vHampstead, Rakaia 1,2:45 pm<br />

Southern vCeltic, Hinds1, 2:45pm<br />

Methven BYE<br />

*Max Gilbert Trophy –Rakaia Holder<br />

Senior B–Centennial Mub<br />

*Allenton vMtSomers, Allenton1, 2:30pm<br />

Methven v Collegiate/Hampstead<br />

Combined, Methven1, 2:30pm<br />

Southern vCeltic, Hinds1, 1:00pm<br />

*Bruce Beckley Challenge Shield –Allenton<br />

Holder<br />

COLTS Combined<br />

Hampstead vLincoln DEFAULT<br />

Hornby vCeltic, Denton Park1, 1:00pm<br />

Methven vGlenmark, Tinwald1, 2:15pm<br />

Under 18 Combined<br />

MCRU Alps vHornby, Tinwald2, 1:30pm<br />

Mackenzie vHurunui, Methven2, 1:00pm<br />

Under 16 Combined<br />

MCRU Plains vLincoln, Celtic1, 1:00pm<br />

MCRU Alps vWaihora, Allenton1, 1:15pm<br />

Under 14.5 Combined<br />

MCRU Alps v West Melton, Allenton1,<br />

12:00pm<br />

MCRU Plains vRolleston Jaguars, Celtic2,<br />

1:15pm<br />

Methven vRolleston Leopards, Methven1,<br />

1:00pm<br />

Under 13<br />

Rakaia vCollegiate, Rakaia1, 1:30pm<br />

Southern Combined v Celtic, Tinwald1,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Methven vBye<br />

Under 11.5<br />

Allenton v Collegiate/Rakaia Combined,<br />

Allenton2, 1:30pm<br />

Methven Black v Hampstead, Methv3A,<br />

1:15pm<br />

Methven White vMethven Red, Methv3B,<br />

1:00pm<br />

Southern vCeltic Green, Hinds3, 1:15pm<br />

Tinwald vCeltic White,Tinwald3, 12:30pm<br />

Under 10<br />

Allenton vCollegiate, Allenton3, 1:15pm<br />

Methven vHampstead, Methv4, 1:15pm<br />

Rakaia vCeltic, Rak4, 1:30m<br />

Tinwald vSouthern, Tinwald4, 1:30pm<br />

Under 9<br />

Allenton vMethven/MtSomers, Allenton2,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Methven Black v Hampstead, Methv5,<br />

1:00pm<br />

Rakaia vCeltic Green, Rakaia 4, 12:30pm<br />

Tinwald vCeltic White, Tinwald3, 1:30pm<br />

Southern BYE<br />

Under 8<br />

AllentonGold vCeltic, Allenton3, 12:15pm<br />

Allenton Maroon vCollegiate, Allenton4A,<br />

1:15pm<br />

Rakaia vMethven/Mt Somers, Rakaia2A,<br />

1:30pm<br />

Southern Blue vSouthern White, Hinds3,<br />

12:15 pm<br />

Tinwald vMethven, Tinwald4, 12:30pm<br />

Under 7<br />

Allenton vCollegiate, Allenton4B, 1:30pm<br />

Rakaia vCeltic Green, Raka2B, 1:30pm<br />

Southern Blue v Celtic White, Hinds4,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Southern White vSouthern Red, Hinds4,<br />

1:30pm<br />

Tinwald Black v Mt Somers, Tinwald3,<br />

11:30am<br />

Tinwald Orange vHampstead, Tinwald 4,<br />

11:30am<br />

Methven Bye<br />

Under 6<br />

Allenton Gold v Collegiate, Allenton4A,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Allenton Maroon v Mt Somers, All4B,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Rakaia Black v Methven White, Rakaia<br />

2A, 12:30pm<br />

Rakaia White vHampstead, Rakaia 2B,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Southern Blue vCeltic Green, Hinds2A,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Southern Red v Southern S, Hinds2B,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Southern White vCeltic White, Hinds2A,<br />

1:15pm<br />

Tinwald Blue vTinwald Black, Tinwald2A,<br />

12:30pm<br />

Tinwald Orange vMethven Black,Tinwald<br />

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Mayorsstress flood issues,welfareconcerns<br />

to Prime Minister during visit to <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Mayor Neil Brown<br />

hosted Prime Minister Jacinda<br />

ArdernandotherCanterburyleaders<br />

at a roundtable discussion last<br />

week onthe impact and challenges<br />

districts face following the wet<br />

weather and flooding event at the<br />

end of May.<br />

ThegroupincludedRangitataMPJoLuxton<br />

and Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene,<br />

Mayors Dan Gordon (Waimakariri),<br />

Sam Broughton (Selwyn), Nigel Bowen<br />

(Timaru),Graham Smith (Mackenzie), and<br />

Environment CanterburyCouncillor John<br />

Sunckell and Chair Jenny Hughey -they<br />

detailedtheir respective concerns around<br />

welfare andthe need forresilienceinthis<br />

part of the country.<br />

Specific to the <strong>Ashburton</strong> District, Mayor<br />

Brown outlinedthe magnitudeofthe cost<br />

of repairing thedamaged road andbridge<br />

network, stressed the importance ofa<br />

second urban bridge over the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

River to relieve pressure onthe current<br />

State Highway One (SH1) bridge, and<br />

the funding gap that exists to make this<br />

project areality.<br />

"The closure of the bridge during the<br />

recent flooding meant adisconnection<br />

for the <strong>Ashburton</strong> community on either<br />

sideofthe <strong>Ashburton</strong> River –this not only<br />

affected local residents but also regional<br />

travellers, commercial transport, and<br />

essential services,"hesaid.<br />

Abusiness case for asecond bridge is<br />

already under way and an extension of<br />

time for its completion was granted last<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s old information centre<br />

building has been transformed<br />

into modern new clubrooms at the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Airport, and the local<br />

aviation community is thrilled.<br />

The building, once owned by the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council, wassold to the<br />

MidCanterburyAeroClub and moved last<br />

Decemberto theairport,whichiscurrently<br />

the subject of a30-yeardevelopment plan.<br />

The aero club’s 70-year-old rooms were<br />

demolished and the new building picked<br />

upfromEastStreet,eventuallysettledonto<br />

anewly-laid and concreteslabfoundation.<br />

Flight instructorsand membersare slowly<br />

moving in as the building nearsthe end of<br />

acomplete interior redesign.<br />

From the interior of the new clubrooms,<br />

pilots have a 180-degree view of the<br />

airfield and that’sideal forinstructorsJoe<br />

Brown and Connor Bland. The pair have<br />

around 40 pilotsundertraining.<br />

The club itself has around 130 members<br />

and while not everyone owns aplane or<br />

week to ensure it included updated traffic<br />

modellingand experiencefromthe recent<br />

flood event. This report isnow expected<br />

by theend of September.<br />

While no funding commitments were<br />

made towardsasecond bridge duringher<br />

visit to <strong>Ashburton</strong>, the Prime Ministerdid<br />

announce that the Government would<br />

be injecting afurther $4 million into relief<br />

fundingtosupport flood-affected farmers<br />

in thewider Canterburyregion.<br />

She said farmers were dealing with a<br />

massive recovery effort following the<br />

floods and facing significant uninsurable<br />

costs.<br />

"On the ground assessments of farm<br />

damageare showing the impacts on some<br />

rural properties have been severe.<br />

"This new funding will help ensure that<br />

they are supported and can get on with<br />

the job of fixing their farms and get their<br />

farming operations underwayagain."<br />

She also announced an additional<br />

$100,000 for the Mayoral Relief Fund to<br />

supportfloodrecoveryefforts.Thefunding<br />

is in addition tothe $500,000 committed<br />

by the Ministry for Primary Industries on<br />

1June and an initial $100,000announced<br />

forthe Mayoral ReliefFund on 31 May.<br />

Week of 28 June <strong>2021</strong> | ISSUE 35<br />

Local government leaders (from left) Mayor Neil Brown (<strong>Ashburton</strong>), Mayor Nigel Bowen (Timaru), Mayor Dan Gordon (Waimakariri), MP Rino Tirikatene, Mayor Graham Smith<br />

(Mackenzie), MayorSam Broughton (Selwyn), MP Jo Luxton, Prime MinisterJacinda Ardern,and Environment Canterbury Chair JennyHughey.<br />

flies, all areinterested in aviation and the<br />

club’s success.<br />

The newclubrooms is aplacetocall their<br />

own and will be the venue for regular<br />

meetings. There is an office for chief<br />

instructor Joe and abriefing room to go<br />

over flight plans.<br />

It’s also afriendly spot for visiting pilots<br />

to call into, with new toilet and shower<br />

facilities available if needed.<br />

Club captain Graham Closey said the<br />

airport washome to aunique and diverse<br />

rangeofairplanes as well as the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Aviation Museum.<br />

The club has acontract to mow the grass<br />

runways and keep the airport tidy.<br />

Twonew T-hangars, with room for eight<br />

planes, areabout to be built,adding to the<br />

airport community.<br />

Graham said the club wasindebted to the<br />

volunteer helpers who had given the old<br />

information centre new life. Architectural<br />

plans, the concretefoundation, plumbing,<br />

electrical wiring, and cabinetry had all<br />

been in donation form.<br />

“It’sjust perfect and will do us foratleast<br />

another 30 years,”hesaid.<br />

The aero club is planning acommunity<br />

celebration to officially open the new<br />

rooms onceeverything, including outdoor<br />

Mayor Brown welcomed the support<br />

and said the extra relief funding would<br />

be ahuge benefit for <strong>Ashburton</strong> district<br />

farmers.<br />

"Our farmers are trying to repair fences<br />

and shift significantdebris and shingle left<br />

by the one-in-200 year flood. They canuse<br />

all the help theycan get," he said.<br />

If you have been impacted<br />

by the floods and need help,<br />

call us on phone 307 7700.<br />

Modern new clubroomsat<strong>Ashburton</strong> Airport,after<br />

familiar building getsnew life<br />

Happy aviators (fromleft) Graham Closey, ConnorBland and JoeBrown at thenew Mid CanterburyAeroClubrooms.<br />

planting, is complete.<br />

The airport is owned by Council and<br />

has been identified as an airfield with<br />

potential. It has eight approaches, two<br />

types of aviation fuel, is user-friendly<br />

because of its high visibility,and close to<br />

Christchurch.<br />

1 ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />

Week of 28 June <strong>2021</strong> |ISSUE 35

Wakanui Road re-opensasnew sewer<br />

line makes progress<br />

Adramatic rise inthe water table after<br />

May’s flooding weather eventhas made<br />

life tricky for contractors working on<br />

anew sewer line near the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

River, but the project is stillontrack and<br />

makinggood progress.<br />

Council contractors Seipp are laying just<br />

over 2km of pipe from the river’s edge<br />

at Milton Road South to Wakanui Road,<br />

whereitwill linkwitha3km section of pipe<br />

being laid by<strong>Ashburton</strong> Contracting Ltd<br />

(ACL).<br />

The $10 million project, known asthe<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Relief Sewer, will provide new<br />

sewer lines to the town’streatmentfacility<br />

to cope with the expected growth inthe<br />

decades to come.<br />

Funds for the project include $8million<br />

from Government as part of a Covid<br />

stimulus package. Government project<br />

engineerswereintown last weektocheck<br />

on the progress of the project, toensure<br />

deadlineswerebeingmet and that funds<br />

werebeingwell spent.<br />

At MiltonRoadSouth theysaw wherethe<br />

pipe is being buried at least 6metresdeep.<br />

Contractorssaidthewatertableinthearea<br />

had risen by 1.5 metres after heavy rain<br />

caused flooding inthe <strong>Ashburton</strong> River<br />

on 31 May.Theyare sheetpiling the deep<br />

channel being dug for the pipe so water<br />

canbepumped out of the workspace.<br />

At the river, the pipe links to the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

River Crossing and Pump Station,<br />

completedlast December.<br />

ACL has been working along Wakanui<br />

Road and has now moved onto Albert<br />

Street, where the pipe will run forseveral<br />

hundred metres before turning towards<br />

Mill Creek.The final legwill run alongside<br />

Project managerShyamal Ram(left) and Central Government'sPaul Utting at the Milton Road South pipeline.<br />

the creek to BridgeStreet.<br />

Infrastructure Services Group Manager<br />

Neil McCann said the work was asizable<br />

upgrade.<br />

"The roads that have been temporarily<br />

closed are being re-opened to the public<br />

as soon as possible.<br />

"Wakanui Road re-opened on Friday and<br />

its berms will be reinstated in warmer<br />

weather,"hesaid.<br />

ACLexpects to be working on Albert Street<br />

for10weeks and the streetwill be closed<br />

to all non-resident road users. Albert<br />

Street residents, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Christian<br />

School staff,students and parents willstill<br />

have access to the school andtheirhomes.<br />

The project is expected to be completed<br />

by March 2022.<br />

Stay informed of updates by visiting<br />

the ARS Project page, on the Council's<br />

website.<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

APPLICATION FOR<br />

RESOURCE CONSENT<br />

30 QueensDrive,Allenton, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil has<br />

received thefollowing applicationseeking<br />

resource consent:<br />

ApplicationNumber: LUC21/0050<br />

Applicant: TracyAnn Fleet<br />

Address: 30 Queens Drive,Allenton,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />

LegalDescription: Lot42DP23494<br />

Description of the proposal:<br />

Application to remove atreeprotected<br />

under the<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Plan(District<br />

Planlistingno. 64) at 30 Queens Drive<br />

Allenton, Zoned ResidentialC<br />

Full details of the applicationand<br />

submission forms canbeobtained at:<br />

• <strong>Ashburton</strong>DistrictCouncil,Ground<br />

Floor,<br />

5BaringSquare West,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

• <strong>Ashburton</strong>PublicLibrary, 180Havelock<br />

Street<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

• www.ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />

Making asubmission:<br />

Any person who wishestomakea<br />

submissiononthe applicationmay do<br />

so by sendingawritten submission to<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council, P.O. Box94,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740, or info@adc.govt.nz<br />

quoting referenceLUC21/0050.<br />

Notethat acopy of thesubmissionmust<br />

be senttothe applicant: TracyAnn Fleet<br />

at 30 Queens Drive Allenton <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

or 30treehouse@gmail.com within<br />

theapplication as soonasreasonably<br />

practicable.<br />

Submission closingdate:<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> District Councilmust<br />

receive your submission no later than<br />

5pm on the30of<strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />

If you have any queries about the<br />

applicationpleasecontact<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

District Councilat03 3077700and speak<br />

to Ian Hyde (planning@adc.govt.nz)from<br />

Planningteam.<br />

Ian Hyde<br />

Planning Manager<br />

Trades students on ground floorofmajor build<br />

A group of trades students from<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> College will have aunique<br />

viewofthe <strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council’s<br />

newLibraryand Civic Building.<br />

The trades academy students arevisiting<br />

the construction site regularly to see<br />

firsthand trades in practice and were on<br />

the ground for the first concrete pour<br />

last week. The pour was abig logistical<br />

exercise involving 12 concrete trucks<br />

rotating between plant and site for six<br />

hours; it is the first of three initial concrete<br />

foundation pours.<br />

The college’s Gatewaycoordinator Debbie<br />

vanRooyensaid it wasthe first of several<br />

visits to the siteasthe build progressed.<br />

"We are hoping toinspire these students<br />

to consider acareer in the construction<br />

industry.<br />

"Trades students usually think along the<br />

lines ofthe regular trades like plumbing,<br />

electrical and automotive and don't often<br />

think about construction as theyhave had<br />

relatively little exposure tothe industry,”<br />

she said.<br />

The visits wereaimed at openingstudents’<br />

minds to the different trades and career<br />

opportunities.<br />

Eight students took part in the first visit<br />

and metwith sitemanagersand workers.<br />

The trades academy is among several<br />

vocational programmes at <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

College and sits alongside the agricultural<br />

academyand Gatewayprogramme.<br />

All three cater for students in year 12 or<br />

year 13 who are looking to leave school<br />

and go on to an apprenticeship, trade or<br />

job. The programmes involve studying<br />

hands-on practical unit standards in the<br />

area of interest as well as going out on<br />

work experience inthe industry to gain<br />

insightintoworking in the field that they<br />

have chosen or have expressed an interest<br />

in.<br />

“We are always looking for businesses<br />

to support these programmes by giving<br />

studentsworkexperienceopportunitiesor<br />

the opportunity to visit andget insight into<br />

the industry such as we did with Naylor<br />

Love on Friday,”Mrs vanRooyen added.<br />

Naylor Love CanterburyRegional Director<br />

GraemeEarlsaidschoolvisitsbyinterested<br />

students wereagreatway to engagewith<br />

the communityonsuch amajor build.<br />

"<strong>Ashburton</strong> College students have been<br />

able to witness the first foundation pour<br />

and see some of their theoretical learnings<br />

in practice.<br />

"This is agreat opportunity forstudents to<br />

experience the trades at work firsthand,<br />

and we'repleased to be able to facilitate<br />

their career interests,"hesaid.<br />

Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach<br />

said the student visit was ideal for those<br />

contemplatingacareerinthe construction<br />

industry.<br />

"It's opportunities like this that give<br />

students aspecial connection tomajor<br />

projects."<br />

More visits are being arranged for the<br />

superstructureand fitout phases.<br />

The building will cost around $56 million<br />

and will be built over two years. It will be<br />

amajor building in thelifeofthe town and<br />

is being built by construction contractor<br />

NaylorLove Canterbury.<br />

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RURAL<br />

20 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Grazing sought<br />

for livestock<br />

Alternative grazing for<br />

livestock of droughtand floodaffected<br />

farmers in Canterbury<br />

is being soughtbyMinistry for<br />

PrimaryIndustries (MPI).<br />

They havealso expanded the<br />

national feed co­ordination<br />

servicetohelp find grazing,<br />

distributedonated feedand<br />

connect people with surplus<br />

feed to farmers who need it.<br />

Widespread flooding caused<br />

by the historic onein200­year<br />

rainfall event in late­May<br />

caused significant damage to<br />

thousandsofhectares across<br />

the region.<br />

MPI has allocated $4.5<br />

million to support floodaffected<br />

farmers, including<br />

providing grants to help repair<br />

uninsurable damage to farms.<br />

MPI’s Nick Story hasvisited<br />

farms where pasture and<br />

winter fodder crops have been<br />

buried under flood debris.<br />

“This event has beenan<br />

extremely challenging<br />

situation for farmers. The worst<br />

affected farms have aneed for<br />

alternativegrazing fortheir<br />

sheep, beef cattle and dairy<br />

cows.”<br />

MPI’s national feed coordination<br />

service has been<br />

expanded to help find grazing,<br />

distributedonated feed, and<br />

connect peoplewith surplus<br />

feedtofarmers who needit.<br />

“Our feed co­ordinators had<br />

more than 35 additional<br />

requests fromflood­affected<br />

farmers in the first half of June<br />

whoneed grazing and feed,” Mr<br />

Story said. “It’s likely the worst<br />

flood­affected paddocks will be<br />

unusable for some time, so we<br />

expectdemand willincrease<br />

further as we movethrough the<br />

winter.<br />

“The service is keentohear<br />

frompeople whomay be ableto<br />

help with grazing, especially<br />

those in Otago, Southland or<br />

the West Coast.”<br />

Farmers can also receive free<br />

expertsupport to complete a<br />

feedplan to help make crucial<br />

decisions about feed this<br />

winter and ahead of spring.<br />

Anyone with surplus feed or<br />

grazing, or farmers whoneed<br />

support to do afeed plan, are<br />

encouraged to call0800<br />

FARMING(0800 327 646) or to<br />

register onlineatwww.mpi.<br />

govt.nz/funding­rural­support/<br />

adverse­events/dealing­withfloods/<br />

Farmers needinghelp with<br />

clean­up can also call or<br />

register at the same address to<br />

enable industry groups to<br />

match them with volunteers.<br />

Dairy industry<br />

facing changes<br />

The dairy industry cannot<br />

ignore aneed to evolve and<br />

meetupcoming challenges,<br />

says South Island DairyEvent<br />

(SIDE) chairman Andrew<br />

Slater.<br />

Mr Slater,addressing<br />

attendees at the annualevent<br />

which was held in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

last week, said the agricultural<br />

sector wasconstantlyfacing<br />

multi­faceted challenges and<br />

changes; including therecent<br />

floodinginCanterbury,which<br />

had affectedmany farmers and<br />

theirfamiliesthroughout the<br />

region.<br />

Recognisingthe ongoing<br />

effects of the flooding, the SIDE<br />

organising committee had<br />

donated$1000 fromthe event to<br />

Rural Support Trust, to help<br />

with theirwork supporting for<br />

farmers affected.<br />

‘‘Wehave all survivedthese<br />

challenges to date,relying on<br />

resilience,foresightand getting<br />

on with it,” Mr Slater said.<br />

“With continued<br />

environmental challenges,<br />

changesinthe finance sector,<br />

and increasingdemandsfrom<br />

the endusersofour products,<br />

our farmingsystemsneed to<br />

evolvetonot only survive,but to<br />

prosperand growsustainably<br />

while continuing to be the<br />

backbone of the economy.”<br />

Around 450dairy farmers<br />

attendedthe two day event with<br />

industry representatives, guest<br />

speakers and practical<br />

workshops offeringsolutions<br />

thatcould be applied on­farm.<br />

Keynotespeakers included<br />

entrepreneurand inventor<br />

Logan Williams and<br />

psychiatristDrCeriEvans, who<br />

has worked withthe AllBlacks<br />

offeringspecialist consultancy.<br />

Dr Evans discussedmental<br />

performance underpressure<br />

andhow to respondbetterto<br />

challenges.<br />

“People often respond with<br />

an instinctive response under<br />

pressure.Inthese states people<br />

can overreact, andhave<br />

difficulty thinkingoracting.<br />

Youneed to know your state to<br />

control how you respond.<br />

People can also choose to<br />

respondinamore positiveway,<br />

involving thinking, curiosity,<br />

exploring and connecting,” Dr<br />

Evans said.<br />

“If you want to reach your<br />

potential you need to explore<br />

your limits.Thinkabout ‘How<br />

do Iget better?’which is by<br />

staying in the discomfort and<br />

trying to problem solve.<br />

Mindset and attitude are the big<br />

things thatyou can change.”<br />

The event also featured<br />

BrightSIDE training targeting<br />

farm assistants and 2IC’s to<br />

help boost career progression.<br />

DairyNZchairman Jim van<br />

derPoel,acknowledged the<br />

challenges facingfarmers in<br />

thedistrict afterthe May30<br />

flooding,and spoke aboutthe<br />

growing globaldemand for<br />

dairy. “Global demand for dairy<br />

is on the rise, pricesare strong,<br />

andweare on the brink of<br />

landing afree trade agreement<br />

with the UK. Ourpublic<br />

perception of dairyhas also<br />

improved due to covid, as the<br />

rest of New Zealand<br />

remembered what ahuge<br />

economic contribution our<br />

dairy farmersmake,” Mr van<br />

derPoel said. “It is agreat time<br />

to be aKiwi dairy farmer,even<br />

if it may not always feellike it<br />

with all the regulation that has<br />

been coming our way.

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Flood protection cost<br />

rethink needed<br />

Canterbury has ahabit of<br />

breaking dry autumns with<br />

big rains, but this might have<br />

been taking things abit too<br />

far! Recent flooding was abig<br />

event for our district and in<br />

particular farmers, for which<br />

the effects of will be felt for<br />

years to come for some<br />

people.<br />

We were extremely lucky<br />

no lives were lost and<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> did not need to be<br />

evacuated during darkness.<br />

By and large, our flood<br />

protection infrastructure<br />

held, but in the process,<br />

breakouts seriously impacted<br />

some farms. Taking one for<br />

the team is the modern<br />

expression.<br />

The urban stop­banks were<br />

extended 15 years ago to<br />

provide aprotection level of<br />

1­in­200 for the urban area,<br />

while the design capacity of<br />

the rural scheme is 1­in­50<br />

with houses now required to<br />

be built above the 1­in­200<br />

flood level.<br />

The difficulties arise once<br />

the flood is greater than the<br />

design capacity of the flood<br />

protection works, which<br />

result in random breakouts<br />

that inflict greater damage on<br />

afew, while still protecting<br />

the majority.<br />

This is what has happened<br />

in this disaster.<br />

One of the key<br />

vulnerabilities of the river is<br />

shingle accumulation in the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> River north<br />

branch downstream of<br />

Thompson’s Track and<br />

abstraction of that shingle<br />

has not been completed by<br />

the commercial market in<br />

recent times with a<br />

preference by companies to<br />

use shingle from the Lake<br />

Hood extension.<br />

Given that we all live on an<br />

alluvial plan, constructed by<br />

the degradation of rocks from<br />

the alps that are washed out<br />

on to the plains in flood<br />

events; by rivers that<br />

accumulate shingle; elevate<br />

bed levels and then break out<br />

to form new beds to repeat<br />

the process, we all live<br />

somewhere where ariver<br />

flowed at some point.<br />

So, then if shingle from our<br />

rivers is going to need to be<br />

removed to maintain flood<br />

capacity, who should that cost<br />

fall upon? Those who own<br />

property adjacent to where<br />

the river is currently located?<br />

Those where the river would<br />

migrate to if it were to<br />

permanently escape?<br />

Or as awhole of community<br />

given, we all benefit from the<br />

Canterbury Plains and the<br />

infrastructure we currently<br />

have?<br />

Our management of these<br />

rivers is further complicated<br />

by the restrictions we place<br />

on our activities. We have got<br />

some thorny issues to resolve.<br />

There is amountain of<br />

shingle out in the rivers now<br />

post flood that has further<br />

reduced flood capacity, the<br />

commercial market only<br />

requires acertain volume<br />

each year and the river<br />

protection system as awhole<br />

is avery leaky bucket and will<br />

be for some time into the<br />

future.<br />

Now some would say we<br />

need to widen the rivers, but<br />

in reality, it’s just kicking the<br />

can down the road for a<br />

future generation.<br />

Some would argue we<br />

should re­wild the rivers and<br />

let them run free. If that be<br />

so, let’s start with the north<br />

side of the <strong>Ashburton</strong> River<br />

north branch and the<br />

Waimakariri and see how<br />

long the tolerance of society<br />

is to wild rivers.<br />

We have some complex<br />

discussions ahead, in the<br />

meantime, we have rural<br />

families trying to dig their<br />

hopes and dreams up out of<br />

the shingle. If you could lend<br />

ahand, it would be greatly<br />

appreciated.<br />

RURAL<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Flood helpers on hand<br />

Rural WomanNew Zealand are<br />

among the many offering support<br />

to farmers,and their families in<br />

Mid Canterbury, following<br />

recent flooding.<br />

RuralWomen NewZealand<br />

national executive Sandra Curd,<br />

of Winchmore, said afooddepot<br />

had beenset up in Tancred<br />

Street, next to Cleavers Corner<br />

restaurant,and is open Monday<br />

to Friday, from 1pm to 3pm.<br />

Anyone can dropoff food, baking<br />

ornon perishable items which<br />

willbedistributed by the women<br />

under the guidance of Federated<br />

Farmers Flood Recoverycoordinator<br />

Angela Cushnie, whois<br />

• DairyNZ accredited<br />

EffluentPondDesign<br />

andConstruction<br />

• Pond Constructionand<br />

Irrigation Development<br />

• Hedgeand Stump<br />

Removal<br />

• Farm Conversions<br />

• DairyTracks–<br />

Lime or Gravel<br />

• PumpHire<br />

• Wellsand Galleries<br />

• Bulk Earthworks<br />

• Subdivisions<br />

• Site Works<br />

• Tree Shear<br />

• Transportation<br />

21<br />

workingwith the Mid Canterbury<br />

Farmy Armyworkforce and<br />

supporting farmers with flood<br />

recovery planning.<br />

Mrs Curd was among invited<br />

guests present when Prime<br />

MinisterJacinda Ardernvisited<br />

the Allen farm last week and<br />

announced additionalfunding of<br />

$4m would be offered to affected<br />

farmersinCanterbury.<br />

‘‘Whatever figure wasgiven, it<br />

was never going to be enough,’’<br />

she said.<br />

She only hoped access to the<br />

funds was not long­winded and<br />

madeavailable quickly to relieve<br />

somefinancialconcern.<br />

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FEATURE<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

23<br />

Groupplantstohelp crop rotation<br />

Vegetables<br />

Crop rotation may sound<br />

overly scientific for theordinary<br />

gardenerbut it is an important<br />

way of getting themost from the<br />

vegetable garden and, at the<br />

same time, minimising therisk<br />

of diseases such as club root in<br />

cabbages or basalrot in onions,<br />

garlic and leeks.<br />

Designed so crops take<br />

different minerals fromthe soil<br />

each year, good rotation will<br />

take account of chemical and<br />

physical differences between<br />

plants. Thebasic rule is never<br />

grow plants from thesame<br />

familyortype in the same spot<br />

twoyears in arow.<br />

Leaving aside perennial<br />

vegetablessuch as rhubarb,<br />

globe artichokesand asparagus<br />

which stayinthe same plot,<br />

divide your garden into three<br />

areas.<br />

Make alist of which cropscan<br />

be grouped —potatoes,celery,<br />

leeks, carrots, parsnips and<br />

beetroot in one group;peas,<br />

beans(all types), onions and<br />

spinachinthe second; and<br />

brassicas(including brussels<br />

sprouts, cabbages, broccoli,<br />

cauliflowers) in the third.Grow<br />

them by groups this coming<br />

season.<br />

In the second season, grow<br />

tap­rootedplants (group one) in<br />

Rhubarb beds can be planted now, weather permitting.<br />

plotthree, the ground<br />

previously used forbrassicas.<br />

Put potatoes and theonion<br />

family into area one and<br />

brassicas in the remaining part<br />

of the garden.Year three sees<br />

brassicas in plot one, tap­rooted<br />

plantsinbed two and onionsas<br />

well as potatoes in the third<br />

section.<br />

Continue this practice in<br />

subsequent years. Agarden<br />

diary may make it easier to<br />

remember the movements.<br />

Rhubarband asparagus beds<br />

can be planted, weather<br />

permitting. Dig the ground<br />

deeply, add plenty of bulky<br />

manure and plant with the<br />

crownsabout 2.5cm below the<br />

surface.<br />

Jerusalem artichoke tubers,<br />

shallots and garlic canalso be<br />

planted.<br />

Flowers<br />

Crop rotation in the flower<br />

garden is also possible with<br />

some varieties of plants.<br />

Stocks and wallflowers in<br />

mass displays exhaust the soil<br />

in similar ways and should not<br />

follow each other. Likewise, if<br />

dahlias are growninthe same<br />

soil year after year, they will<br />

make excessive demands on<br />

some soil elements and plant<br />

quality will eventually drop.<br />

Herbaceous borders of<br />

perennial plants such as<br />

delphiniums can be replaced<br />

every twoorthree years. Lift the<br />

plants, enrich the bed with<br />

compost and replace theplants<br />

some distance fromtheir<br />

previous positions.<br />

Ideally, dahlias,gladioli,<br />

pansies, violas, tulips ,<br />

hyacinths and narcissi should<br />

be planted in different areas of<br />

the gardeneach year.<br />

Rose­planting timehas<br />

arrived and nurseries willbe<br />

full of this most popular shrub.<br />

Digout holes for roses 1m<br />

apart andabout 30cm deep. The<br />

depth dependsonthe soiltype.<br />

Shallower is best in heavy soil<br />

but deeperholes are<br />

recommended in light, sandy<br />

soils that become hot anddry<br />

duringsummer.<br />

Fruit<br />

Winter spraying of apples and<br />

pears with awinter oil spray<br />

will help control woolly aphids,<br />

scale insects and red spider<br />

mites. If you prefer nottospray,<br />

attracting waxeyes to the garden<br />

by putting ashallow container<br />

of sugar water near fruit trees<br />

will encourage them to eat bugs.<br />

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‘‘Bringing a newborn into the world can be<br />

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and will help Whanau Āwhina Plunket to<br />

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CLUB NEWS<br />

26 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Woodworkers<br />

ChairDave Strongwelcomed<br />

asmallergathering of eight,<br />

with fourapologies. He<br />

mentioned BoulevardDay on<br />

Sept27, suggested thatwe<br />

could create itemsfor sale as a<br />

fundraiser alongwith araffle.<br />

Show and Tell ­John<br />

Millichamp: 3smallyew<br />

saucers. Dave Strong; walnut<br />

bowl. John Smart<br />

demonstrated making ahoney<br />

dipper from ablock of ash.<br />

Withhis typicalskill using a<br />

roughing gouge the block<br />

became acylinder.<br />

When satisfied he showed us<br />

hisskew chiselskills,thatnot<br />

all of us are confident to use.<br />

Withthe use of technology,<br />

from alarge TV screen,weall<br />

had agoodview and<br />

understanding of what John<br />

was doing. Usingcallipers he<br />

marked outhow thedipperwas<br />

to look, also measured the<br />

diameter. With aparting anda<br />

skewchisel variousgrooves,<br />

beads were created.Some<br />

sandinginvolved sothat it<br />

became safetouse as its<br />

intended use, even thatone<br />

could place inside one’s mouth<br />

they remove any existing<br />

honey.<br />

Chris Thompson madeavery<br />

professionaljob of hisdipper.<br />

Thanks John foryour<br />

demonstration.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Electronic and<br />

KeyboardClub­June <strong>2021</strong><br />

Merv Peck of <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Woodworkers at work.<br />

PHOTO SUPPLIED<br />

Our June Club night<br />

programmewas organised by<br />

Robin Tuanui. Theme “Trip<br />

around NewZealand”. Play in<br />

wasKaren on the Piano. Great<br />

choice of songs ­“Acloser walk<br />

with thee”,“AmazingGrace”,<br />

“Howthou art” just to name a<br />

few.Karen hasalovely touch<br />

on thepiano, so easy to listen<br />

to. Our 38thA.G.M took place<br />

for <strong>2021</strong>. President:Bev<br />

Stevens, Secretary :Colin<br />

Crone,Treasurer :Ann Allott,<br />

Vice­President :Michael<br />

Kingsbury<br />

Editor:Karen Smith,<br />

Reporter:Jill Stephen,Civic<br />

Music Reps :Janet Smithand<br />

BevLister, Committee :Audrey<br />

Ritchie, RoseStead, Margaret<br />

Drummond, JanetSmith,Jill<br />

Stephen,Suzie Early, Alison<br />

Shearer, John Harris (Past<br />

President)<br />

The Skiffle Group was first<br />

up with atotal of 17 talented<br />

people. 15 Ladies and2Men<br />

(poor blokes).Theyeitherplay<br />

instruments of variouskindsor<br />

sing. Geeare theygreat to<br />

listento! Theyalways play<br />

suchcatchy tunes.Itwas the<br />

UkuleleGroup up next. Their<br />

outfits wereamazing­loved<br />

your hat Ian! Gumboots and<br />

silver wigs. Youguessed it<br />

“Fred Dagg” theold gumboot<br />

song that we lovetosingalong<br />

to.They also sang“My old<br />

man’s thedustman” just to<br />

name acouple. TheAccordion<br />

Groupwas up next with seven<br />

people playing them and<br />

Bernardonthe keyboard. They<br />

played the“<strong>Ashburton</strong>March”<br />

writtenbyJim Lloyd,alocal<br />

man. Lots of us didn’tknow<br />

that. It wasareally nice tune.<br />

Theyare agreat groupand<br />

they playsowelltogether.<br />

Theyplayed four tunes,thanks<br />

Michael.<br />

Raffles were drawn andthe<br />

winnerswere:Ann, Don, John,<br />

Debbie, Ann S,Dennis and<br />

Janet. The Silver Bandcame to<br />

entertainusfor the firsttime.<br />

Allan Aberheart“Band<br />

Master”keptusentertained<br />

with fivegreat songs. They<br />

played “ThisisBrass”, “One<br />

moment in Time” (my<br />

favourite), “Becausewe<br />

Believe”, ``Becauseofyou”<br />

andtofinish off “Theshoop<br />

shoop song”. Thank youso<br />

much to the10talentedpeople.<br />

Fiona knows how to playthose<br />

drums.<br />

Irene andSuzie played<br />

together.Suzie wason the<br />

Piano andIrene on the<br />

accordion.Then Suzie played<br />

thepiano.Gee we all<br />

thoroughly enjoyed hertalent,<br />

she was just superb. Poor Irene<br />

wasinpain with her backbut<br />

she was areal committedlady<br />

andstill hadthatheavy<br />

accordion onher shoulders.<br />

Hope you getbetter soon.<br />

The last item wasthe<br />

Ukulele GroupinMaori<br />

costumes, singing aMaori<br />

bracket andtheydid so well.<br />

They played“Hine­e­hine”,<br />

“Maori Hangi” andfour others.<br />

Colinsang,played theBanjo<br />

andthe mouth organ, clever<br />

fellow.Their finalnumber was<br />

“Goodnight Kiwi” which we<br />

could relatetoasitused to<br />

finish offthe TV programmes<br />

years ago.<br />

SpecialThanks to Robin for<br />

afabulous evening. Supper<br />

was served, thankstoJanet,Jill<br />

andGraham. Our nextClub<br />

night meetingis7pmon19th<br />

<strong>July</strong> at theSenior Centre,206<br />

Cameron Street. Everyone<br />

most welcome to comealong.<br />

Toastmasters<br />

The Toastmaster(Jeff) ­in<br />

light of recent goings on ­<br />

decidedonaflood theme for<br />

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theevening (illustrious) was<br />

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touchedonwhy he joined<br />

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Apersonalfinance course at<br />

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Jamierecognises that some<br />

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Rebecca conducted a<br />

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extensive list and then<br />

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valuesofthose aroundus.<br />

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among seeminglysimilar<br />

people.<br />

Adiroundedoff theevening's<br />

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Focused Riparian Planting’’<br />

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•Bathroom/<br />

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• <br />

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Offers over $385,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday11:00 -11:30am<br />

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3 1 1<br />

*3good sized bedrooms<br />

*Large living area<br />

*Good sized section with garaging<br />

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*Close to the shops and local school<br />

ForSale<br />

Price Upon Application<br />

View<br />

Saturday11:45am -12:15pm<br />

Lynne Bridge<br />

027 410 6216<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB23059<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

14 Walshs Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

*3bedroom home on a574m2 back-section in Allenton<br />

*Private and sunny<br />

*Modern style kitchen<br />

*New carpet through out<br />

*Private back yard with offstreet parking<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

closing 14th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong>, 4:00pm<br />

(Unless Sold Prior)<br />

View<br />

Saturday 10:00 -11:00am<br />

3 1 0<br />

Denise Russell<br />

027 432 9717<br />

6Williamson Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

*Modern home in handyAllenton location<br />

*3double bedrooms<br />

*Double garage with internal access<br />

*Open plan kitchen/dining living area<br />

*Great family home or retirement<br />

ForSale<br />

Price Upon Application<br />

View<br />

by appointment<br />

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027 438 4250<br />

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Sales Consultant<br />

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Denise Russell<br />

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Cheryl Fowler<br />

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Janene McDowell<br />

Property Manager<br />

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Sales Consultant<br />

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Lynne Bridge<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 410 6216<br />

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Sales Consultant<br />

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Mark Totty<br />

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Sales Consultant<br />

027 438 4250<br />

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Sales Consultant<br />

027 437 1111<br />

Carey VonLubke<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 697 6948<br />

96 TancredStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317<br />

rwashburton.co.nz<br />

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

RT 306412<br />

ROAD TO VEST IN<br />

ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />

RT 306412<br />

RT 787<br />

RT 306<br />

Lot 6<br />

DP 38803<br />

Lot 7<br />

DP 38803<br />

Lot 10<br />

DP 38803<br />

Lot 11<br />

DP 38803<br />

Grove Street<br />

Lot 12 Lot 13<br />

DP 38803 DP 38803<br />

Lot 2<br />

DP 42954<br />

Lot 3<br />

DP 42954<br />

87<br />

87<br />

520m²<br />

Lot 4<br />

DP 42954<br />

Lot 5<br />

DP 42954<br />

Lot 1<br />

DP 376214<br />

Grove Street<br />

Pedestrian site access<br />

from Grove Street<br />

Lot 2 Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4 Lot 5<br />

DP 20737 DP 21231 DP 21231<br />

DP 21231<br />

DP 21231<br />

DP 21231<br />

Lot 2<br />

DP 381992<br />

Lot 1<br />

DP 381992<br />

Lot 2<br />

DP 21572<br />

Lot 1<br />

DP 22147<br />

Lot 2<br />

DP 22147<br />

Lot 3<br />

DP 22147<br />

Lot 4<br />

DP 22147<br />

Lot 5<br />

DP 22147<br />

Lot 6<br />

DP 22147<br />

Grove Street<br />

Lot 8<br />

DP 22147<br />

Lot 7<br />

DP 22147<br />

Lot 1<br />

DP 3788<br />

Lot 8<br />

DP 38803<br />

Lot 9<br />

DP 38803<br />

50<br />

1130m²<br />

1135m²<br />

945m² net 950m² net<br />

51<br />

765m²<br />

52<br />

765m²<br />

53<br />

53<br />

835m²<br />

H<br />

G<br />

49<br />

49<br />

48<br />

770m²<br />

47<br />

770m²<br />

46<br />

600m²<br />

45<br />

610m²<br />

Lot 14<br />

DP 38803<br />

41<br />

41<br />

895m²<br />

42<br />

42<br />

780m²<br />

43<br />

43<br />

780m²<br />

Lot 1<br />

Marked A<br />

DP 42954<br />

DP 342954<br />

Marked D<br />

DP 376214 810m²<br />

44<br />

610m²<br />

Marked E DP 376214<br />

RT CB 21A/957<br />

RT 306412<br />

40<br />

655m² 650m²<br />

39<br />

39<br />

655m²<br />

38<br />

645m²<br />

88<br />

35<br />

35<br />

36<br />

36<br />

655m²<br />

37<br />

655m²<br />

1<strong>01</strong><br />

1065m²<br />

660m²<br />

660m²<br />

660m²<br />

45 37 31<br />

100<br />

5915m²<br />

31<br />

33<br />

32<br />

89<br />

615m²<br />

34<br />

33<br />

32<br />

30<br />

30<br />

26<br />

650m² 650m² 645m²<br />

ROAD TO VEST IN<br />

ASHBURTON DISTRICT<br />

COUNCIL<br />

Lot 2<br />

Lot 3<br />

DP 376214<br />

DP 381992<br />

950m² 1045m²<br />

990m² 1095m²<br />

700m² net<br />

795m² net 750m² net<br />

865m² net<br />

27<br />

645m²<br />

28<br />

645m²<br />

29<br />

F E<br />

D C<br />

22<br />

25<br />

24<br />

735m²<br />

23<br />

735m²<br />

21<br />

690m²<br />

690m²<br />

² ² ²<br />

17<br />

16<br />

UNDERCONTRACT<br />

SOLD<br />

18<br />

19<br />

20<br />

15<br />

860m²<br />

14 13<br />

² 570m²<br />

71<br />

5m²<br />

11<br />

875m²<br />

755m² net<br />

12<br />

830m<br />

B<br />

A<br />

73<br />

525m²<br />

10<br />

810m²<br />

705m² net<br />

8<br />

815m²<br />

685m²<br />

78<br />

655m²<br />

7 6<br />

80 81 82<br />

730m²<br />

765m²<br />

730m²<br />

N<br />

Area ADP512062<br />

Lot 9<br />

DP 22147<br />

Grahams Road<br />

300<br />

4750m²<br />

LOCAL PURPOSE (UTILITY)<br />

RESERVE TO VEST IN<br />

ASHBURTON DISTRICT<br />

COUNCIL<br />

Stage One<br />

200<br />

2960m²<br />

RECREATION RESERVE<br />

TO VEST IN ASHBURTON<br />

DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />

55 56 57<br />

680m²<br />

54<br />

855m²<br />

760m² net<br />

56<br />

690m²<br />

57<br />

685m²<br />

60<br />

58 59<br />

I J K L M N O P<br />

855m² 855m²<br />

740m² net<br />

740m² net<br />

685m² 690m² 680m²<br />

685m²<br />

855m² 855m²<br />

740m² net<br />

740m² net<br />

695m²<br />

795m²<br />

63 64 68 69<br />

70<br />

630m²<br />

525m²<br />

665m²<br />

885m² 750m² 810m² 950m²<br />

740m² net<br />

600m² net<br />

580m² net<br />

720m² net<br />

74<br />

75 76<br />

77<br />

Lot 1<br />

DP 512062<br />

Secure<br />

Your Dreams<br />

in <strong>Ashburton</strong>’s Newest Neighbourhood<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Now youcan stampyour name on your family’s<br />

future with anew home in Ashbury Grove,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s latest residentialsubdivision.<br />

The launch of this development, situated at<br />

the gatewaytoLakeHood, offers aunique<br />

opportunity to become part of athriving<br />

communityinfamily-friendlyTinwald.<br />

Ashbury Grove is perfectly positioned to<br />

enjoythe region’s favourite aquatic playground<br />

at Lake Hood.<br />

The Stage 1plan for Ashbury Grove includes<br />

arecreational area complete with achildren’s<br />

playground to keep the kids off screens and<br />

out in the sunshine.<br />

Education is taken care of with arange<br />

of excellent schooling and earlylearning<br />

opportunities available in Tinwald.<br />

To support this growing area,Ashbury Grove<br />

has chosentoinvest in the future of education<br />

with $200 going to Tinwald PrimarySchool for<br />

every new section sold.<br />

To secure your place in this exciting new<br />

community, prices start from $170k per section,<br />

and construction of your home can begininthe<br />

new year,with titles due in2022.<br />

Proudlymarketed by RayWhite<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Bruce McPherson<br />

Licensee Salesperson<br />

027 4384250<br />

bruce.mcpherson@raywhite.com<br />

Kim Miller<br />

Licensee Salesperson<br />

027 236 8627<br />

kim.miller@raywhite.com<br />

Forfulldetails<br />

visitrwashburton.co.nz<br />

or phone 03 3078317

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

NEWS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

31<br />

Siblings making strides<br />

HindsSchool siblings Sophie and<br />

Robbie Lampehaveachieved<br />

impressive results at therecent<br />

Canterbury Primary Schools<br />

cross country finals.<br />

Eleven­year­old Sophie won<br />

her Year 7race, beating 183other<br />

runners.<br />

Hertimefor the 3km distance<br />

was11m:42s and her marginof<br />

victory an impressive 25 seconds.<br />

Robbie,aged9,was theninth<br />

finisherinhis Year 5field of 123<br />

andran the 2km race in 7m:53s.<br />

He finishedfifth at theMid<br />

Canterbury schools race, but was<br />

the first local athlete homeatthe<br />

Canterbury event held at<br />

Halswell Quarry.<br />

The siblingsare very active and<br />

are also involved in triathlon and<br />

duathlon.<br />

Sophie’s favourite disciplinein<br />

triathlonisthe run, while Robbie<br />

enjoys the bike leg best.<br />

Bothplay hockeyfor Tinwald.<br />

Sophie is also asquad swimmer<br />

and Robbie plays rugby for<br />

Southern.<br />

Sophie said her whole family<br />

are sporty.<br />

‘‘Myyounger brotherLockie,<br />

who is seven,and my sister<br />

Isabelle, whoisfive,both won<br />

their age group crosscountry at<br />

school and like me they’ve<br />

competed at the Wanaka<br />

Challenge.’’<br />

Both herparents werepast<br />

runnersand her dad had played<br />

rugbyand mumhad played<br />

hockey.<br />

The familylived on adairy farm<br />

nearHinds,often biked together<br />

and went for runsonthetracks<br />

aroundTwizel whenonholiday.<br />

Sophie and Robbie Lampe in their running gear at Hinds School.<br />

PHOTO MICK JENSEN<br />

SPORTS RESULTS<br />

BOWLS<br />

Allenton Bowling Club<br />

Results week ending 26th June.<br />

Friday 25th June was the next<br />

round of the Hunt Trophy format 3<br />

bowls Triples.<br />

Play started at12noon.<br />

The top three teams were as<br />

follows:<br />

First: Rosemary Bennett, Nola<br />

Middleton, Mick Buchanan 3wins 17<br />

ends 42 points<br />

Second: Murray Smallridge, Shirley<br />

Doig, Millie Foggo 3wins 1draw<br />

16 ends 40 points.<br />

Third: Neil Sharplin, Peter Quinn,<br />

Paul Burrow 2wins 1draw 12 ends<br />

27 points<br />

Saturday 26th June was the next<br />

round of the Winter Trophy Aussie<br />

Pairs format.<br />

Play started at12noon.<br />

The top three teams as follows:<br />

First: Murray Smallridge, Richard<br />

Kane 2 wins 1 draw 33 aggregate<br />

points.<br />

Second: Rowan Tonks, Wayne<br />

Lloyd 2 wins 1 draw 32 aggregate<br />

points.<br />

Third: Linda Osborne, Donalda<br />

Watson 2wins 1draw 26 aggregate<br />

points.<br />

GOLF<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club -nine holers<br />

24th June winners: <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Hotel best nett score: Don McLeod<br />

with ascore of 34. 2nd, on countback,<br />

Eric Weir (35) and 3rd, Peter Sechman<br />

(35). Smith and Church gobblers:<br />

Eric Weir and Gavin Johnston.<br />

On 1st <strong>July</strong>, we will play Flowers<br />

@the Gate Putting (Round 5, Jean<br />

Drummond and Gordon Clinton Trophies)<br />

and on 8th <strong>July</strong>, Sega Golf<br />

Stableford (Round 5Heather Smith<br />

Trophy).<br />

Results from Aorangi Women's<br />

Stylemaster foursomes competition<br />

played last Friday<br />

Geraldine Triumph at Stylemaster<br />

15 Aorangi clubs competed in the<br />

Aorangi Stylemaster competition held<br />

at Pleasant Point Golf Club Friday 25<br />

June. Two pairs from each club<br />

played afoursome competition with<br />

the best combined team net winning<br />

the Stylemaster Tray.<br />

Results<br />

The Geraldine team of Sisi<br />

Silcock and Jan Kidd (net 66), Margaret<br />

Bolton and Colleen Gibbs (net<br />

70), took out the title with acombined<br />

net score of 136. Runners up: Mayfield:<br />

ChristineRoss and Sue Graham<br />

(net 67), Judy Webb and Lal Mulligan<br />

(net 70) 137. 3rd: Pleasant Point -Ali<br />

Barrett and Angela Curry (net71),<br />

Trish Crump and Rose Allison (net<br />

71)<br />

The Methven Jug -Pair, Best Net<br />

(not in the winning team) were C<br />

Ross/S Graham Mayfield (net 67).<br />

Runner up JWebb/L Mulligan Mayfield<br />

(net 70)<br />

Two's Gonny Muldrew and Marg<br />

McKenzie (North Otago). Jenny<br />

Bolitho and Brenda Davies (Temuka)<br />

RUGBY<br />

Saturday 26th June <strong>2021</strong><br />

Seniors –Watters Cup Week 2<br />

Celtic 36 vMethven 15<br />

Southern 16 vRakaia 26 Hampstead<br />

BYE<br />

Senior B–<br />

Celtic 26 vMethven 30<br />

Mt Somers 24 vCollegiate 26<br />

Southern 10 vAllenton 43<br />

COLTS Combined<br />

Celtic 52 vLincoln 17<br />

Hampstead/Southern vMethven<br />

Combined –DEFAULT<br />

1st XV Miles Toyota Championship<br />

RHS 1st XV 47 vMid Canterbury<br />

Combined 10<br />

Under 18 Combined<br />

Rangiora 5vMCRU Alps 32<br />

Under 16 Combined<br />

Rangiora Green 31 vMCRU Alps<br />

36<br />

Rangiora Gold 22 vMCRU Plains<br />

26<br />

Under 14.5 Combined<br />

MCRU Alps 116 vDarfield 0<br />

MCRU Plains 28vMethven 15<br />

2397135

32 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS<br />

KidsFest back on<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

If the prospect of keeping the kids<br />

entertained over thewinter school holidays<br />

hasyou quaking in your boots, jumponline<br />

nowand gettickets sorted for KidsFest.<br />

The popularchildren’s festival has been<br />

keeping Christchurch kidsoccupied over the<br />

winter school holidays forthe past three<br />

decades.<br />

Tickets forthis year’s KidsFest,organised<br />

by Christchurch City Council events and arts<br />

team, are available now. While many of the<br />

events and activities duringKidsFest are<br />

offered at no cost,ticketsare often still<br />

requiredbecause of the limited amount of<br />

space available.<br />

Councilevents andarts manager Tanya<br />

Cokojic said if parents or caregivers wanted<br />

to make surethey had lots of activities lined<br />

up forthe kids over the school holidays,they<br />

should book tickets.<br />

CLUB NEWS<br />

“If you leave bookingtickets to thelast<br />

minute, you might miss outbecause we<br />

expectthere will be highdemand formanyof<br />

theevents andactivitiesthat we have lined<br />

up over the course of the twoweek festival.’’<br />

Christchurch SymphonyOrchestra’s<br />

presentation of Roald Dahl’s Little Red<br />

RidingHood is oneofthe eventsthat could<br />

sell­out fast. It is amusical adaptationof<br />

Dahl’sRevoltingRhymes.<br />

“Another event that we expect to spark<br />

largeinterest is thefree Helicopter FunDay<br />

at AirForce MuseumonWednesday21<strong>July</strong>.<br />

Kids willbeable to seerealAir Force<br />

helicopters, climb aboard an Iroquois and<br />

immerse themselves in theworld of rotary<br />

aircraft.<br />

“There will be craft activities for the kids<br />

anddemonstrations of drones andradiocontrolled<br />

helicopters.’’<br />

Office Administrator<br />

Agreat opportunityfor atalentedadministration professional.<br />

Join the team at Advance<strong>Ashburton</strong>Community Foundation and help make a<br />

real differenceinour community.<br />

We have over $15m in invested funds and we distributed $648,000 to worthy<br />

causes in our districtinthe last year.<br />

We have anew role of Office Administrator to run the Foundation office.<br />

Up to 40 hours this varied role includes all aspects of officeadministration.<br />

Also providing supportfor ourExecutive Officer, Board, committees,donors,<br />

and grantrecipients.<br />

We offer an immediate start, and agood hourly rate.<br />

If youwanttojoin this progressiveorganisation please send your CV and cover<br />

letter to<br />

TheChair<br />

Advance<strong>Ashburton</strong>CommunityFoundation<br />

chair@advanceashburton.org.nz<br />

Applications close <strong>July</strong>7th <strong>2021</strong>.<br />

Aposition description and application form areonour website:<br />

www.advanceashburton.org.nz<br />

2394515<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Writers’ Group<br />

President Julie Fechney welcomed<br />

members to the Junemeeting, also two<br />

prospectivemembers.<br />

The quotation was “Believe you can,and<br />

you are half waythere” by Theodore<br />

Roosevelt.<br />

The Assignment forthe meetingwas to<br />

incorporate arecipe into astory. Members<br />

wrote of aDisaster, HoneyCrunch, Uncle<br />

Charlie,Chosen One, ChristmasisComing,Is<br />

It Safe, My Silent Weapon, Dark Chocolate<br />

NPC games on<br />

Canterbury’s NPC side will play<br />

preseasongamesinHanmer<br />

Springson <strong>July</strong>23(against<br />

Tasman) and in Timaru on <strong>July</strong><br />

29 (againstOtago).The team<br />

will have opportunities to<br />

connect with supportersinboth<br />

towns.<br />

Theside willheadtoHanmer<br />

EveryHome<br />

EveryWeekthat’s<br />

Phone<br />

308 7664<br />

199 Burnett Street<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

PHOTOGRAPHS<br />

FOR<br />

SALE<br />

Have youhad your<br />

phototaken by<br />

our reporters?<br />

Order aPhotoToday!<br />

A5<br />

$8.50<br />

¼Page*<br />

$6<br />

*approx 6x4<br />

A4<br />

$16<br />

Ph: 308 7664<br />

199 Burnett St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

TheBoss –Bruce Springsteen TributeShow<br />

Thursday, 15th <strong>July</strong> 7-30pm<br />

Adult $65* /Group 6+ $55* /Senior orStudent $55*<br />

Afull complement of 9passionate musicians<br />

bring alive the timeless music of Bruce<br />

Springsteen and the EStreet Band. The<br />

BOSS is turned into perfection in a3hour<br />

world-class show featuring the entire Born In<br />

The USA album plus more.<br />

Kevin BloodyWilson<br />

Wednesday 15th September 7-30pm<br />

Premium $65.90* /AReserve $61.90*<br />

R18<br />

The outrageously funny Kevin Bloody Wilson<br />

returns to New Zealand bringing Kiwis<br />

another side-splitting dose of his original fair<br />

dinkum Aussie humour, supported by Jenny<br />

Talia from Australia. Considered the world’s<br />

funniest Australian come along and let the<br />

Yobbo entertain you.<br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

BECKLEY’S PROGRAMME<br />

17 <strong>July</strong> - COURTTHEATRE musical “Once”.<br />

Matinee at 2pm<br />

4August- Operatunity“Luck of the Irish”,<br />

Timaru at 11am<br />

Melts and Recipe for Life.<br />

Theinstant exercisewas to write astory<br />

about snow.Members wrote of under the<br />

umbrella, wintry scene, lambs, lit house,<br />

street slide,silence, dusty furniture, anxiety<br />

–ski time, ski week and school group.<br />

The meeting concluded at 8.45pm.<br />

ShortStories are to be judged on 10 <strong>July</strong>.<br />

The <strong>July</strong> assignmentis“In This<br />

Neighbourhood”.<br />

Visitors are welcome,contact Rae on<br />

3088927.<br />

Springs aday early, where they<br />

will run several skills and drills<br />

activitiesaswell as<br />

engagementopportunities with<br />

both localchildren in both<br />

communities. It also coincides<br />

with the alpinetown’s Alpine<br />

Winter Festivaland school<br />

holidays.<br />

Forbookings<br />

308 7646 l 027 249 1827<br />

BOOK<br />

NOW<br />

Jesus Christ Superstar<br />

Monday 30th August –<br />

Saturday 4th<br />

September 7-30pm<br />

Sunday 5th September 2pm<br />

Adult $65* /Senior $55*/<br />

Student up to 18 $49* /<br />

Group 6+ $49pp* /<br />

Saturday 4th<br />

“Last Supper” tickets $95*<br />

03 3072<strong>01</strong>0 211A Wills Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7700 admin@ateventcentre.co.nz<br />

2396728<br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

EveryHome<br />

EveryWeek-that’s<br />

Phone 308 7664<br />

199 Burnett Street<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

THE BOYZ ARE<br />

BACK IN TOWN!<br />

Thehugelypopular Chch covers<br />

band back to entertain you!<br />

This Saturdaynight, <strong>July</strong> 3@7:30pm<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Club &MSA<br />

266 Havelock St, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

Phone 308 7149<br />

www.ashburtonclub.co.nz<br />

For more information<br />

www.ateventcentre.co.nz<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event Centre in collaboration with<br />

Variety Theatre <strong>Ashburton</strong> and in Partnership More FM<br />

and The Breeze are proud to bring you Jesus Christ<br />

Superstar. With acast of 60 including an orchestra this<br />

production will have atrue rock opera atmosphere.<br />

Last supper tickets include pre-show canapes, drinks,<br />

preferential seating and aprogramme.<br />

*Service fees apply<br />

2376123<br />

2395899<br />

2395841<br />

CARETAKER REQUIRED<br />

METHVEN TROTTING CLUB currently has aposition<br />

available as Caretaker forThe Racecourse.<br />

Requirements are: - Werequire aperson who is<br />

mechanically minded.<br />

-Abasic level of administration skills –<br />

emails etc.<br />

-Good communication skills<br />

-Fitness is aplus.<br />

This position is approximately 20 hours per week.<br />

This contract is covering ten months commencing<br />

August to the end of May. Renumeration will be<br />

discussed at interviewstage.<br />

If youare interested please reply by email to<br />

Hamish Molloyatcairnbraeseed@xtra.co.nz<br />

by midday23rd<strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />

FIREWOOD<br />

DRY Bluegum, Old Man<br />

Pine, 50/50mix. 6m 3<br />

$695.00. WINZ accredited.<br />

Free delivery to most of<br />

Mid-Canterbury. Phone<br />

027 297 7563<br />

FIREWOOD<br />

SPECIAL<br />

OFFCUTS<br />

$140 PER CORD<br />

FIREWOOD<br />

SLABWOOD<br />

3cordgreen<br />

$330<br />

1cordgreen<br />

$110<br />

C.O.D. in town<br />

Adams Sawmill<br />

Malcolm McDowell Rd<br />

Phone<br />

308-3595<br />

WANTED TO RENT<br />

2395886<br />

LONGTERM Rental required<br />

by mature professional<br />

couple with own business.<br />

Modern 3/4 bedroom, 2<br />

bathroom, double garage<br />

and heat pump. Prefer<br />

Lake Hood, but all areas<br />

considered. No children,<br />

pets or smokers. Ph 0274<br />

399 396 or email<br />

oldskiers55@gmail.com<br />

FOR LEASE<br />

2397120<br />

AWESOME OFFICE space<br />

for lease, rent or hire. Park<br />

like setting. Indoor and outdoor<br />

areas. North West<br />

town boundary. Must view.<br />

Phone 0274 754 241<br />

RENT ME!<br />

Ideal as an extra<br />

bedroomoroffice.<br />

Fully insulatedand<br />

double glazed forwarmth.<br />

Threeconvenientsizes:<br />

Standard3.6m x2.4m,<br />

Large 4.2m x2.4m<br />

Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.<br />

Visit our displaycabin<br />

418WestStreet or callfor a<br />

freebrochure.<br />

www.justcabins.co.nz<br />

2379729<br />

0800 58 78 22<br />

STORAGE available, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

Self storage, variety<br />

of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />

Storage 03 307 04<strong>01</strong><br />

STORAGE:Secure self storage<br />

units available, long or<br />

short term. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Storage<br />

Facilities. Contact us<br />

on 0274 362 636 or www.<br />

ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />

co.nz

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

Position:<br />

Location:<br />

Hours of Work:<br />

Refugee SettlementSupportVolunteer Coordinator<br />

SaferMid Canterbury Offices, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Part time 20 hrs per week<br />

Purpose:<br />

The Refugee Settlement Support Service isanewly established service in<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Its purpose is to provide support and assistance toquota refugee<br />

families who are resettling in <strong>Ashburton</strong>. This service will assist with the early<br />

settlementneeds of former refugees,asthey slowly establish their new lives in<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Ouraim istoassistfamilies to achieveindependenceand become<br />

active participants in our community. In this role you will be working with<br />

Afghan/Hazara refugee families as they embark ontheir new journey and life<br />

in New Zealand adjusting to anew cultureand environment. This is an exciting<br />

opportunitytobepartofthe Refugee SettlementSupportTeam.<br />

TheIdeal candidate will have the following key attributes:<br />

• Experienceincoordinating volunteer programs<br />

• Knowledge and understanding of refugee resettlement, or other relevant<br />

cross cultural experiences<br />

• Abilitytobuild,sustain and actively manage relationships and networksof<br />

people<br />

• Excellentoraland written communication skills<br />

• Excellenttime managementand people managementskills<br />

• Ability to learn and relate appropriately with different cultures (this<br />

includes dress codes,religious practices etc.)<br />

• Empathy with humanitarian causes<br />

• Have knowledge of confidentialityand privacyact practices<br />

• Have advancedcomputer skills,including Excel, Word, email and database<br />

systems<br />

• Hold acurrent motor vehicle driver’s license and willing to travel tofulfil<br />

job requirements<br />

• Liveand work in the <strong>Ashburton</strong>region<br />

• Enthusiasm and commitmenttoworkasateam member<br />

This position is part time (20 hours per week) with some flexibility required<br />

around when the hours will be worked.Itispreferred thatthe person liveinthe<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District. In return weoffer asupportive and flexible family friendly<br />

work environment. If this sounds like youthen we would love to hear from you.<br />

To apply please go to our websitewww.safermidcanterbury.org.nz to download<br />

anapplicationformandviewthejobdescription.Pleasefollowallinstructionson<br />

theapplicationform.Ifyourequireadditionalinformationorwishto apply,email<br />

kathy.harrington-watt@safermidcanterbury.org.nz<br />

Applications close 5pm, 9th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

Consents<br />

Compliance Officer<br />

Manage and contribute to environmental compliance requirements<br />

associated with existing and future environmental consents, regional and<br />

national legislation and standardsfor the InfrastructureServices group assets<br />

and activities.<br />

You’ll need to be able to demonstrate experiencein asimilar role whilstalso<br />

havingrefined relationship buildingand communication skills.<br />

For more information about this<br />

role, and what the <strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />

Council can offer you - see our<br />

website.<br />

Applications close Wednesday, 7<strong>July</strong><br />

<strong>2021</strong>.<br />

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Health First<br />

PracticeNurse Full Time<br />

Position available<br />

NZMC Registered<br />

Send CV’s to<br />

admin@healthfirst.kiwi<br />

2394539<br />

CARER<br />

Carerrequired to assist<br />

woman in awheelchair<br />

with morning<br />

and evening routine.<br />

Contact<br />

Susan 027 308 5565<br />

2396746<br />

2393641<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

Care GiverPositions at<br />

MethvenHouse<br />

NightCarer<br />

Casual Carer TemporaryCarer<br />

We arelooking foranexperienced NightShiftCare<br />

Giver and Casual Carer to join our dedicatedteam<br />

at MethvenHouse.<br />

NightShiftCarer<br />

• Responsible in providing personalised caretoour<br />

residents.<br />

• 2NightShifts per week.<br />

Casual Carer<br />

• Responsible in providing personalised caretoour<br />

residents.<br />

• Casual hours available<br />

TemporaryCarer<br />

Three-month temporaryafternoon shiftavailable.<br />

These positions could be combined.<br />

Methven House takes great pride in providing a<br />

high level of caretoour residents whilst maintaining<br />

ahome-likeenvironment. Theresthomeislicensed<br />

for14residentsand we have 4rental flats on site.<br />

Foranapplication form please email<br />

officeadmin@methvenhouse.co.nz<br />

If you have any questions please contact - Sue Bell<br />

03 302 8528<br />

Closing date: Monday 12th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong> for<br />

applications (including acover letter and your CV)<br />

to MethvenHouse.<br />

2394275<br />

Butcher Assistant/Cleaner<br />

Based in the Processing Department of our<br />

butchery, this full time position may suit aschool<br />

leaver.<br />

Some duties of this role include:<br />

• Washing bins and other equipment<br />

• Cleaning and sanitising machineryand areas<br />

• Maintaining the highest hygiene and sanitation<br />

standards withinthe butchery<br />

Thesuccessfulcandidate will have:<br />

• Excellentcommunication skills<br />

• Abilitytomulti task and work under pressure<br />

• Attention to detail and must be reliable<br />

This is afull time position and will lead into an<br />

apprenticeship being offered to the rightapplicant.<br />

Please send your coverletter and CV to:<br />

Netherby Meats<br />

212 ChalmersAvenue,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

info@netherbymeats.co.nz<br />

NETHERBY<br />

meats<br />

SPRAY PAINTER/PREPPER<br />

Afull time position has become available in our<br />

Panel and Paintshop foraQualified Spray Painter.<br />

Theposition requires<br />

• Good work ethics<br />

• Have ahigh standardindetail and finish<br />

• Tobereliable<br />

• The abilitytoworkunsupervised<br />

• Toworkinateam and meet production deadlines<br />

• NZresidencyorvalid NZ work visa<br />

Please send resume and coverletter to<br />

TheGeneral Manager<br />

Bus and Truck Body Work Ltd<br />

PO Box51, <strong>Ashburton</strong>7740<br />

Phone Keith on 0274 274 007 or 307 0378<br />

Email busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz<br />

Advertising that works!<br />

Talk to Jann or Karen todayaboutwaysyou can<br />

reach potential customers or advertising with thatspecial<br />

difference-professional servicewith asmile.<br />

Phone: 308 7664<br />

199 BurnettSt, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

2397130<br />

2395842<br />

2375494<br />

CLASSIFIEDS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

33<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

Operations Manager<br />

We are searching for amotivated and enthusiastic<br />

person to take onthe role ofOperations Manager at<br />

ourseedcleaningbusiness in Methven.<br />

Prior seed cleaning experience is preferred but not<br />

essential, however the right attitude and ability to<br />

learnquicklyisparamount.<br />

The position of Operations Manager is varied and<br />

challenging andwould suit apractical,motivated and<br />

ambitious person looking tofurther their career by<br />

taking responsibility for the day to day management<br />

of thebusiness.<br />

The successful candidatewill:<br />

•Betaughtthe artofseed cleaningtothe extentthat<br />

they can proficiently set, operate and monitor the<br />

performanceofarangeofseed cleaningequipment.<br />

•Have hands-on participation in the practical<br />

running ofthe plant including unloading trucks,<br />

bagging,stacking, mixingand loadingout seed.<br />

•Become trained and certified inforklift operation,<br />

seed samplingand phytosanitaryinspection.<br />

•Move seamlessly between physical work alongside<br />

other staff onthe machine floor tosupporting<br />

the Administration Manager particularly around<br />

scheduling work, staff management including<br />

health andsafety, andseedanalysis.<br />

•Provide strongleadership andmanagerialskills.<br />

•Enjoyproblem solvingand practical maintenance.<br />

•Have excellent communication skills and ability to<br />

relate to clients.<br />

•Take anactive role inbusiness development and<br />

strategicplanning.<br />

This position would particularly suit someone<br />

currently working in the seed cleaning industry<br />

who islooking for the challenge and reward that<br />

management brings.<br />

Remuneration package may include the use of a<br />

three bedroom (+ office) house and company EV by<br />

negotiation.<br />

Applicants must be New Zealand residents currently<br />

living in NewZealand.<br />

Phone:JohnMcCaw 027414<strong>01</strong>57<br />

Email: john@mccawseeds.co.nz<br />

Postal:JohnMcCaw,McCaw Seeds.<br />

PO.Box 37, Methven7745<br />

Workers Required<br />

We are seeking staff with the<br />

right attitude for work throughout<br />

Canterbury.<br />

Agricultural Labourers<br />

Warehousing Positions<br />

Factory Staff<br />

Agstaff has over 20 years’inagricultural<br />

recruitment, we can see the lie of the land.<br />

Apply now<br />

agstaff.co.nz 0800 247 8233<br />

Commis/Junior Chef/Kitchen Hand<br />

Nobel 600 Restaurantispreparing to open and is<br />

looking to hireaCommis/Junior chef to support<br />

the kitchen team.<br />

This is afull-time position working overa6day<br />

week roster with acombination of both morning<br />

and evening shifts.<br />

This role would suit ajunior chef,happytocover<br />

kitchen hand duties while extending their skills<br />

further with food prep and cold larder.<br />

Forfurtherinformation,<br />

please contactJosé 0210260 2278<br />

2375897<br />

2392602<br />

2396647

B<br />

CLASSIFIEDS<br />

34 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

HospiceMid Canterbury<br />

Dealing withalifelimiting illness?<br />

We can supportyou and<br />

your family to make<br />

everyday count.<br />

Allservices arefree.<br />

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 email manager@hospicemc.nz<br />

www.hospicemc.nz facebook hospicemidcanterbury<br />

Twoadults cats ready now.<br />

Food donations appreciated.<br />

Tuesday-Saturday<br />

9:30am -noon<br />

Phone 308 4432 or<br />

027 332 9286<br />

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5months old<br />

and so cute–<br />

available now.<br />

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2346051<br />

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2395584<br />

URGENT CARE CLINIC<br />

WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS<br />

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111<br />

Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal<br />

hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam,24/7,<br />

to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou<br />

free health advice on what to do or where to go if you<br />

need urgentcare.<br />

If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, call any<br />

GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice.<br />

All non-residents and visa holders please bring your<br />

passporttoyour surgeryappointment.<br />

New Zealanders’tobringsome form of ID.<br />

The<strong>Ashburton</strong>DutyPractice for ...<br />

Saturday3rd <strong>July</strong> is<br />

Tinwald Medical Centre, 33 Archibald Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />

To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.<br />

Sunday4th <strong>July</strong> is<br />

MooreStreet Medical Centre,MooreStreet,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />

To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.<br />

Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the<br />

weekend and public holidays please telephone<br />

MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105<br />

or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002.<br />

Details foraccessing the afterhoursservices will be<br />

on the answer phone.<br />

PHARMACIES<br />

Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,<br />

East Street will be open on ...<br />

Saturday from 9.00am until 1.00pm<br />

Sunday from 10.00am until 1.00pm<br />

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open<br />

normal trading hours during the week,and on<br />

Saturdaymorning from 9.30am to 12.30pm.<br />

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays<br />

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice<br />

Phone the healthline on 0800 611 116<br />

Brought<br />

toyouby<br />

CountdownComplex, East Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755<br />

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ASHBURTON CLUB &MSA<br />

Friday, 9th<br />

<strong>July</strong>, 7.30pm<br />

to 11.30pm<br />

Excellent<br />

supper<br />

provided.<br />

$15 per person<br />

-admission by<br />

ticket only<br />

Enquiries &Tickets:<br />

Elaine Lowe 03 307 6684 or 027 914 6505;<br />

Alan Ayers 03 302 4779 or 0274 414 085.<br />

Also at the MSA office, Havelock St, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

MEETINGS<br />

ASHBURTON<br />

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7:30pm<br />

Upstairs at Stocker<br />

DairySolutions,<br />

490WestStreet,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

All welcome<br />

HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />

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12pm -1pm<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> TrustEvent Centre<br />

MEETINGS<br />

ASHBURTON CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONINC.<br />

ANNUAL GENERALMEETING<br />

22 <strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong> at 7pm<br />

at the MSA, Burnett Street<br />

Guest speaker to be confirmed.<br />

Have your sayaboutmatters of<br />

importanceinour town.<br />

HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />

DebraCurtin<br />

Chiropractor<br />

03 308 9516<br />

www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz<br />

2392821<br />

AMERICAR ROD&<br />

CUSTOM CLUB<br />

AGM<br />

Clubrooms<br />

MaronanRd<br />

Sunday, 11 <strong>July</strong><br />

at 10am<br />

All welcome<br />

Anyqueries,contactGreenie<br />

021 267 4209<br />

2395295<br />

23972<strong>01</strong><br />

2395596<br />

ACUPRESSURE<br />

CLINIC<br />

Enhances your<br />

body’s own natural<br />

self-healing<br />

Pain relief/Speeds recovery<br />

from illness, injury and surgery.<br />

•Noneedles/safe for all ages<br />

•Good-Health Maintenance<br />

•Affordable/flexible hours<br />

•Home visits on request<br />

Janet Hayes<br />

Ph 308 6951<br />

registered practitioner<br />

SELL<br />

LPG<br />

REFILLS<br />

Small LPG cylinders<br />

Off Street Parking<br />

Available<br />

Arthur Cates Ltd<br />

26 McNally Street<br />

Ph 308 5397<br />

Riverside Industrial Estate<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

2362037<br />

LPG REFILLS<br />

9kg cylinders<br />

$27.50<br />

Askaboutour<br />

deliveryservice<br />

Anysizecylinder filled<br />

17 Grey St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Phone 307 2707<br />

2379296<br />

2379300<br />

ALTERATIONS. Sewing,<br />

mending and trouser hemming,<br />

curtain alterations<br />

and curtain making. Call<br />

Michelle on 027 352 7248.<br />

BUILD work to do? Contact<br />

Kiwi Building and Maintenance<br />

Ltd. Alterations,<br />

Renovations, New builds.<br />

Qualified Tradesmen.<br />

Phone Cawte 027 418<br />

7955.<br />

CHIMNEY Sweep - for a<br />

professional service call<br />

Dan McKerrow Chimney<br />

Sweep and Repairs on 021<br />

118 7580<br />

CARPET cleaning. Powerful<br />

equipment and fast drying.<br />

Upholstery, mats and rugs.<br />

Experienced owner/operator.<br />

Phone John Cameron<br />

at Supersucker. 027 435<br />

1042 or 308 1677.<br />

DENTURES; Dr Peter<br />

Rumping repairs existing<br />

dentures and also provides<br />

new dentures. Phone 027<br />

220 9997.<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

2396469<br />

GARDENERS Specials.<br />

Sheep Manure $8.bag. Pea<br />

straw $5.bale. Mediumsquare<br />

pea straw $60.bale,<br />

linseed straw $50.bale.<br />

Phone Alan 027 496 7136,<br />

Ian 027 286 3697. AHinds<br />

Lions Project.<br />

FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />

EGGS fresh free range delivered<br />

to your door. Phone<br />

Lucy 021 116 0252<br />

HOME SERVICES<br />

ROOF COATINGS: All roof<br />

types, specializing in<br />

Decramastic and Long Run<br />

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep<br />

roofs not a problem. —<br />

Spraymaster 027-433-7780.<br />

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,<br />

servicing <strong>Ashburton</strong> and<br />

surrounding districts, $60<br />

per chimney. Phone<br />

Rodney on 03 324 2999<br />

and leave amessage.<br />

CHARLIES Blind Cleaning<br />

Service -same day service<br />

and repairs. Charlie can<br />

supply new blinds and<br />

tracks and will hang<br />

drapes. Ph 03 307 1936 or<br />

020 4169 0342<br />

COMPUTER Problems? For<br />

prompt reliable computer<br />

servicing and laser engraving,<br />

contact Kelvin, KJB<br />

Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot<br />

Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone<br />

308 8989. SuperGold discount<br />

card accepted.<br />

DRIVEWAYS, Patios and<br />

Paths, Plain Concrete, Coloured<br />

Concrete or Exposed<br />

Agregate Concrete.<br />

Paveco, 13 Robinson<br />

Street. 100% local. Phone<br />

307 6466 for aquote.<br />

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,<br />

farm equipment<br />

service and maintenance,<br />

WOF repairs, machining<br />

and welding. Odd jobs a<br />

speciality. Mobile workshop.<br />

Can collect. Phone<br />

Malcolm 0274 754 241.<br />

FLY control and spider<br />

proofing. For all your<br />

domestic and industrial<br />

pest control needs phone<br />

AJ Kerr at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Pest<br />

Control on 03 308 8147 or<br />

027 432 5447<br />

FURNITURE Removals. For<br />

all your household removal<br />

needs - urban, rural lifestyle,<br />

office relocations -<br />

call Nudges Furniture<br />

Removals, phone 027 224<br />

0609.<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

Thurs 1st &Fri 2nd<br />

10.00 Dream Horse<br />

10.00 James &Isey<br />

11.40 Poppy<br />

12.00 Finding You<br />

1.30 Fast &Furious 9<br />

2.00 Dream Horse<br />

3.55 PeterRabbit2<br />

4.00 Cruella<br />

5.30 In TheHeights<br />

6.30<br />

8.00<br />

8.30<br />

Sat3rd &Sun 4th<br />

10.00 Tom&Jerry<br />

10.00 Spirit Untamed<br />

11.50 PeterRabbit 2<br />

11.50 Cruella<br />

1.30 Fast &Furious 9<br />

2.10 In TheHeights<br />

4.00 Dream Horse<br />

4.40 Escape Room 2<br />

6.00 TheConjuring 3<br />

6.30<br />

8.00<br />

8.10<br />

10.00<br />

11.00<br />

11.40<br />

1.30<br />

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3.30<br />

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5.30<br />

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8.00<br />

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Fast &Furious 9<br />

Escape Room 2<br />

TheHitmans WifesBodyguard<br />

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&Wed 7th<br />

James &Isey<br />

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Fast &Furious 9<br />

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In TheHeights<br />

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TRADE &SERVICES<br />

GARDENING, mowing,<br />

pruning, fertilising, projects<br />

or general spruce ups? Call<br />

Andrew at Spruce Gardens<br />

to get the job done right.<br />

027 765 2899 or 03 307<br />

1693.<br />

sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz<br />

GUTTER Cleaning. Using a<br />

vacuum system to clean<br />

out the debris is a faster<br />

and cleaner process. Call<br />

Allan on 027 209 5026<br />

INTERIOR<br />

PLASTERING<br />

New or existing,<br />

level 4finish, full skim<br />

plaster or repairs<br />

The Finishing Company<br />

03 307 8870 2390665<br />

LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.<br />

Keys/locks, sliding and bifold<br />

door roller repairs.<br />

COMPUTER repairs, sales,<br />

training, setup wirelessnetworks,<br />

spyware Doors and More. Ph 027<br />

Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />

cleanup. On-site day or 516 7104<br />

evening. Low fees. Call<br />

Robin Johnstone, Networks<br />

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308<br />

1440 or 027 768 4058<br />

PAINTER for all your painting<br />

needs. No job too small,<br />

inside or outside. Professional<br />

friendly service.<br />

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or<br />

027 200 1619<br />

POTATOES; Nadine and<br />

Agria $1.25kg, or preordered<br />

10kg bags $10.<br />

Standard peastraw bales,<br />

$5 pick up or $6 delivered.<br />

Phone 03 308 3195 or 027<br />

531 9103. 81 Elizabeth<br />

Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

SUN Control Window Tinting:<br />

Privacy, UV, glare, heat<br />

control for homes, offices<br />

and cars. Phone Craig<br />

Rogers 307 6347, member<br />

Master Tinters NZ. www.<br />

windowtinter.co.nz<br />

TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV<br />

block, glare, heat control,<br />

safety, security, privacy,<br />

frosting films, solar protective<br />

window films. Free<br />

quotes, 20 years local service.<br />

Phone 0800 368 468<br />

now, Bill Breukelaar, www.<br />

tintawindow.co.nz

We have everything for your home<br />

Basque Reclaimed Elmdining table<br />

20%<br />

OFF<br />

was<br />

$2295<br />

NOW<br />

$<br />

1836<br />

Sheffield Oak dining table<br />

20%<br />

OFF<br />

was<br />

$2295<br />

NOW<br />

$<br />

1836<br />

Luke<br />

dining chairs<br />

were $599 each<br />

NOW $ 479<br />

Crane leather<br />

dining chairs<br />

were $695 each<br />

NOW $ 556<br />

NOWIN-STORE<br />

Orson 2.5 seater leathercouch<br />

Orson 3seaterleather couch<br />

$<br />

5399 Harrison 3seaterleather couch $<br />

5799<br />

$<br />

6499<br />

Louis Redmond<br />

KelliAldridge<br />

CARPET<br />

LAMINATE<br />

TILES<br />

Burnett Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> l Phone (03) 308 5269 l www.redmonds.co.nz<br />

2396441

2354127

Denise<br />

McPherson<br />

Licensee<br />

Salesperson<br />

027 242 7677<br />

2359214<br />

Real Estate MidCanterburyProperty Ltd Licensed REAA 2008<br />

Delivered free to every home, lifestyle block and farm in Mid Canterbury<br />

JULY1,<strong>2021</strong> l www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz l Phone 308 7664<br />

YOUR LOCAL<br />

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Explore Our Unique Zones!<br />

IN ASSOCIATION WITH<br />

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Sip, taste and try new products before you buy.<br />

Discover liquorice, gourmet dips, fruit juices, local wine<br />

and more!<br />

Learn about eco friendly products and services including<br />

solar power, pellet fires, energy efficient homes, LED lighting,<br />

electric bikes, light therapy, alternative energy and more!<br />

Be inspired by landscaping plans, pools, spas, outdoor<br />

furniture, fencing, garden ornaments, decking, glass<br />

and more!<br />

Take alook inside several tiny homes, mega tiny<br />

homes, modular homes and place abid in alive<br />

auction!<br />

Upgrade your leisure time with boats,<br />

camper vans, caravans, jet skis and even an<br />

off road vehicle in our NEW Leisure Zone!<br />

Discover Sea-Doo personal watercraft<br />

and Live The Good Life with aSea-Doo.<br />

Learn more onthe exciting models<br />

<strong>2021</strong>, features and specs. Models: Spark,<br />

Spark Trixx, Wake Pro 230,GTI, GTI SE<br />

Can-Am ATVs and side-by-side vehicles<br />

are designed to outperform, no matter<br />

what. From the trails to fields, dunes to<br />

mountaintops, this beautiful, challenging,<br />

exciting place isfor those who dare to<br />

venture off-road for work or play.<br />

CARAVANS<br />

Come visit us and see our display<br />

which will include Caravan and<br />

camping accessories.<br />

Visit our stand where wewill be<br />

displaying three Motorhomes for<br />

you towalk through.<br />

Stockists of:<br />

Welcome to the world of boating<br />

with Mr Boats, the South Islands<br />

leading marine retailer. Stockists of<br />

premier brands of pleasure craft,<br />

marine engines and accessories.<br />

2-4<strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong> • 10am -5pm • Christchurch Arena • www.starhomeshow.kiwi

IN ASSOCIATION WITH<br />

Informative seminars brought to you by<br />

On every day —Friday, Saturday and Sunday<br />

IN ASSOCIATION WITH<br />

Buildright<br />

11.00am<br />

Covering renovations for your home -whether it be your bathroom, kitchen,<br />

reconfiguration of existing rooms or extensions.<br />

Sunshine Solar<br />

11.30am<br />

Learn if solar is right for you,what type of solar is best for what applications<br />

and how you can make money offsolar with little or no money down. Covering<br />

commercial solar as well as residential and batteries.<br />

Resene<br />

12.00pm<br />

Discover how to take your favourite colours and confidently design colour<br />

schemes to suit you, your home and your lifestyle. Make the most ofyour<br />

space and maximise the appeal of your home.<br />

Kitchen Studio<br />

12.30pm<br />

From inspiration to installation, take note ofour tips and tricks when updating<br />

your kitchen to ensure itfits in with rest of your house.<br />

Whitehouse<br />

Builders<br />

1.00pm<br />

Ever wondered how tobuild an energy efficient home? Learn the 5passive<br />

house principles that contribute toatruly efficient home.<br />

NZ Home Loans<br />

1.30pm<br />

Discover the tools that will allow you to become debt free faster, purchase a<br />

property in Christchurch, either a1st home, construction, or investment.<br />

Some of our Show-only Specials &Giveaways!<br />

For a full list of show specials, visit our facebook page facebook @TheStarHomeandLeisureShow - updated daily!<br />

Are offering a<br />

FREE car diffuser<br />

to their first 50<br />

customers.<br />

Visit the Resene stand or get<br />

aResene showbag and enjoy<br />

show savings on products,<br />

plus you can redeem it for a<br />

free Resene fashion colour<br />

fandeck, with the latest<br />

colours for your walls.<br />

The Fudge Cottage will have a<br />

show special of 3Fudge Bars<br />

for $16.50<br />

From our Taste Zone #6 stand.<br />

Visit us at stand 47<br />

Save 20% off a<br />

Sensibo Make<br />

ANY heatpump<br />

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Sensibo.<br />

Pick up your entry form upon arrival, find<br />

the hidden word and hand in your completed<br />

form to the Ray White Bishopdale &Strowan<br />

stand #199 togointo the draw towin an iPad!<br />

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*Sample image<br />

Kids’<br />

house hunt<br />

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Go in the draw to win 2nights<br />

explorer package at Hermitage<br />

Hotel, Mt Cook<br />

visit www.hallmarkhomes.co.nz/app to find out how!<br />

Visit us at the show and receive $30 off your next shower top!<br />

That’s only $209 +$7courier, for a<br />

DIY kit that comes with everything you<br />

need including easy peel fixing rails<br />

and shower door seal. Installation extra.<br />

Enter your details at the stand to win the Ultimate<br />

OH Bubbles pack valued at $500! Includes Red<br />

Maker, 3Soda Syrups and alarge 60L gas bottle.<br />

2-4<strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong> • 10am -5pm • Christchurch Arena • www.starhomeshow.kiwi

Our <strong>2021</strong> Exhibitors<br />

IN ASSOCIATION WITH<br />

General Exhibitors<br />

•AAHouse Checks<br />

•Active Flow<br />

•Adjustamattress<br />

•Affordable Furniture<br />

•Affordable Modular Homes<br />

•Allied Press Magazines<br />

•Aspiring Kitchens<br />

•ATL Electrical<br />

•Bambillo Beds<br />

•Beam Built InCentral Vacuum<br />

•Buildright<br />

•Café Italiano<br />

•Canterbury Spa and Pool<br />

•Carpet Mill<br />

•Comfort Glaze<br />

•Coopers Strip Club<br />

•Damon Puddy Art<br />

•Duzzall Beezwax<br />

•DVS<br />

•Emuology<br />

•Entertainment Technology Ltd<br />

•EuroBlade Infrared heaters<br />

•EVS Window Technology<br />

•Fire and Emergency<br />

•FryAir<br />

•GJGardner<br />

•Golden Homes<br />

•Handzon<br />

•Home Show Products<br />

•HRV<br />

•HVS Electric<br />

•Insulmax<br />

•Intelligro<br />

•Jalmac<br />

•Kaha Scooters<br />

•Kitchen Studio<br />

•Kiwi Artisan Co<br />

•Laser Focus<br />

•Lifestyle Landscape Solutions<br />

•Little Giant Ladders<br />

•Living House NZ<br />

•Loan Market Agile<br />

•Logan Smythe and Associates<br />

•Maintenance Men Ltd<br />

•Maverick Bond<br />

•Michael CalderofBayleys Canterbury<br />

•Mulberry Silk Bedding<br />

•MyBuild Sorted<br />

•NZLiving Homes<br />

•NZTint<br />

•Nanoclear<br />

•Nutrimetics<br />

•NZHL<br />

•Oderings<br />

•OHBubbles<br />

•Plus 2WP<br />

•Pool Land<br />

•Portable Spas<br />

•Pzazz Building<br />

•Qestral Corporation Ltd<br />

•Ray White<br />

•ReadyLawn<br />

•Resene<br />

•Rockaroma<br />

•Shuzi<br />

•Sistaco Nails<br />

•Smart Grass<br />

•Smiths City<br />

•Snaphappy Marketing<br />

•Step Forward Orthotics<br />

•Strathclyde<br />

•Surface Protect<br />

•Swiper Shower Tops<br />

•Tebo Massage Chairs<br />

•Tenspro Retail<br />

•The Better Back Company<br />

•The Great Bungee<br />

•The Original Smoke And Spice<br />

Company<br />

•Thermomix<br />

•Thin Lizzy<br />

•Trident Homes<br />

•UPVC Windows and Doors<br />

•Venluree<br />

•Warmth NZ<br />

•Condensation Control<br />

•Solarcorp<br />

•Whitehouse Builders<br />

•Williams Corporation<br />

•WindoWow E-Blade<br />

•Woll Cookware<br />

•Zenteq<br />

Our Unique Zones<br />

Tiny Home, BIG Impact<br />

•Cosy Homes<br />

•NZTiny Living<br />

Taste Zone<br />

•Aoraki Liquorice<br />

•Brandhouse<br />

•Cannon Hill Gourmet<br />

•Eden Juice<br />

• X50 Greentea<br />

•Maori Point Wines Ltd<br />

•Straight 8Estate<br />

•The Fudge Cottage<br />

•Viberi<br />

Eco Zone<br />

•Aquapick<br />

•Bioptron<br />

•EEnergy<br />

•Emegastore<br />

•Hallmark Homes<br />

•LED Christchurch<br />

•Sunshine Solar<br />

•The Alternative Energy Co Ltd<br />

Landscaped Outdoor Living Zone<br />

•ADrop In Time<br />

•Coffee Cart<br />

•Get AGate<br />

•Gutter Solutionz<br />

•Hotspring Spas Christchurch<br />

•Paragon Fencing<br />

•Pure ByThe Barrelman<br />

•Roxstar Glass Art<br />

Leisure Zone<br />

•Action Power Sports<br />

•Can-Am<br />

•MrBoats<br />

•Nationwide RV<br />

•UKCaravans<br />

Visit the HVS stand to go in the<br />

draw to win this $22,000 EV!<br />

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Join us at the Home&Leisureshow, stand number 176.<br />

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Everything youneed foryour home.<br />

2-4<strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong> • 10am -5pm • Christchurch Arena • www.starhomeshow.kiwi

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