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Bridge repair success<br />
PAGE 5<br />
Noel gets set<br />
to run<br />
PAGE 6<br />
Results for<br />
water project<br />
DANIEL.TOBIN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Repairs to the slump in the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Riverbridge have<br />
beencompleted, ending many<br />
months of roadingworks and<br />
delays following damage<br />
caused by flooding in lateMay.<br />
During the floods tree logs<br />
dammed the northern end of<br />
the State Highway One bridge<br />
which funnelled ahigh volume<br />
of water towards abridge pier.<br />
NZTA’sMark Pinner, second from left, with contractors discussing bridge repair work.<br />
It scoured the bottomof the<br />
pier which lost someofits<br />
support and settled, causing<br />
the bridge to slump.<br />
NewZealand Transport<br />
Agency (NZTA) Central South<br />
Island system manager Mark<br />
Pinner said the first point of<br />
repair was to make sure the<br />
bridge was okay.<br />
‘‘We putheavy lorries on to<br />
make sure it didn't flex too<br />
much,’’ he said.<br />
Contractors jacked upthe<br />
bridge to get it level and then<br />
rebuilt the pier support with<br />
reinforced concrete to provide<br />
arobust connection between it<br />
and the beams.<br />
Bridge resurfacingwas the<br />
last work carried out last<br />
weekend.<br />
The costofthe repair work<br />
has comeinataround $500,000<br />
PHOTO DANIEL TOBIN<br />
and has involvedaround half a<br />
dozen workers at atime,with<br />
more contractors working in<br />
other areas aroundthe bridge.<br />
‘‘We’re prepared for this<br />
kind of event but you never<br />
know how it will unfold,’’ Mr<br />
Pinner said.<br />
‘‘The biggest impact is on the<br />
travellers, andwetry to<br />
minimise that delay.’’<br />
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Council pushing forward<br />
on second bridge option<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
‘‘Stop kicking the can down the road,’’<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District councillor John<br />
Falloon says, after listening to more<br />
than an hour of discussions about the<br />
best option for asecond<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
urban bridge.<br />
Cr Falloon was at acouncil meeting<br />
last week to discuss whether to<br />
progress abusiness casefor asecond<br />
bridge.<br />
He used the phrase after 90<br />
minutes of discussions and the<br />
grilling of Stantec transport engineer<br />
ChrisRossiter, whotold council a<br />
bridgeoff Chalmers Avenuewas the<br />
best option and offered the most<br />
benefits.<br />
Stantec compiled a183page report<br />
andindicative business casefor<br />
council on bridgelocationoptions,<br />
modellingand timeframesfor<br />
building.<br />
Manyother councillors were also<br />
keen to progress the project 15 years<br />
in the making. All councillors, except<br />
Cr DianeRawlinson, agreed to<br />
support arecommendation that an<br />
indicative business case, strategic<br />
Slump repair work completed<br />
From Page 1<br />
NZTA have installed asensor on the<br />
recently repaired <strong>Ashburton</strong> River<br />
bridge so they can remotely monitor<br />
any movement for at least the next 12<br />
months. Contractors got access to the<br />
bridge once the main river flow was<br />
diverted away from the damaged<br />
pier.<br />
NZTA’sCentral South Island system<br />
manager MarkPinnersaidthe agency<br />
would workwith Environment<br />
Canterbury to managethe riverand<br />
restore thewaterway to its best<br />
capacity ‘‘andlook at thedriftwood<br />
thatcamedownand workwith them to<br />
see where thatgoes.’’<br />
He was pleasedwithhow smoothly<br />
the workhad gone, causing as little<br />
disruptiontotrafficaspossible.<br />
‘‘We’ve gotagreatteam behind us,<br />
we were abletoget intoitreally<br />
quicklyand we didmanage to keepthe<br />
roadopenthe majority of the time.’’<br />
Jo Luxton<br />
MP forRangitata<br />
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Monday – Wednesday:<br />
9am – 2pm<br />
Thursday and Friday:<br />
Open by appt only<br />
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RangitataMP@parliament.govt.nz<br />
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Parliament Buildings, Wellington<br />
The existing <strong>Ashburton</strong> River bridge.<br />
case and optionsassessment be<br />
forwarded to NZTA to advance to the<br />
next stage of thebusiness case.<br />
Theassumption made by previous<br />
councillors was Chalmers Avenue was<br />
the best location for asecond bridge,<br />
and thelatest report reaffirmed it,Cr<br />
Falloon said. He now supported that<br />
location andhad changed his views<br />
after theMay 31 flood, which had<br />
isolated the community into two parts.<br />
Asecond bridge at Chalmers<br />
Avenue wasacheap option for NZTA<br />
and <strong>Ashburton</strong> would end up picking<br />
up afair amount of the cost, he said.<br />
‘‘Ofparamount importance is to get<br />
asecond bridge, thesooner the better,<br />
and to stop kicking the can down the<br />
road.’’<br />
Cr Liz McMillan said council<br />
needed to get on withthe business<br />
case.<br />
Cr Rodger Letham said he<br />
reluctantly supportedthe motion.<br />
‘‘Everyreporthas recommended<br />
Chalmers Avenue,’’ he said.<br />
Mayor Neil Brown saidconnectivity<br />
was essential and another bridge was<br />
needed sooner rather than later.<br />
There hadbeenprevious consultation<br />
on theChalmers Avenue location and<br />
some peoplewere not happy with it,<br />
but manywere. Getting abridgein<br />
2026/27 was along way out andthe<br />
process needed to be sped up.<br />
Funding support from NZTA was still<br />
needed and he hoped it would be 80<br />
per cent, although only50per cent<br />
would be funded as of right, he said.<br />
AsuggestionbyCrCarolyn Cameron<br />
for more consultation on abridge<br />
location wasshot downbyother<br />
councillors and she was told that<br />
action could ‘‘derail’’ the entire<br />
process and putsupport funding in<br />
jeopardy.<br />
Cr Diane Rawlinson said she was<br />
disappointed that there was no<br />
costingtohaveasecond bridge beside<br />
thecurrentbridge.<br />
NZTA’s Mark Pinner points out reinforced concrete blocks under the bridge.
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No Christmas<br />
in the Park<br />
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Organisers havemade the<br />
decision to cancel<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s Christmas in the<br />
Park event because of covid<br />
uncertainty and the logistics<br />
involved.<br />
Current Level Two rules<br />
stipulate outdoor events held<br />
in publicparks anddomains<br />
arelimited to just 100 people.<br />
The festiveconcert in the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domainusually<br />
attracts thousands.<br />
“Given the immense amount<br />
of planning involved in this<br />
event, we have had to make<br />
thedisappointingdecision to<br />
cancel this year’s concert,”<br />
organisingcommittee<br />
member Lisa Anderson said.<br />
“We would like to thankthe<br />
local businesses,<br />
organisations and amazingly<br />
talentedindividuals whohave<br />
partnered withus thisyear,<br />
despite the unstable<br />
environment.’’<br />
The familyfriendly<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Mitre10Mega<br />
Christmas in theParkisafree<br />
outdoorevent thatattracts<br />
local and out of town<br />
performers.<br />
It has been held since2013<br />
andalways ends with abig<br />
firework display.<br />
Council<br />
events<br />
canned<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District Councilhas made the<br />
early decision to cancel three public<br />
Christmasactivities because of<br />
uncertainties aroundCovid19.<br />
Light Up the Night on Saturday 27<br />
November and abuskersnightand family<br />
movie nightinDecemberhave all been<br />
canned.<br />
Council communityservicesgroup<br />
managerSteve Fabish said uncertainties<br />
aroundcovidrestrictionshad led to the<br />
decision.<br />
“While it’s disappointing, council needs<br />
to act cautiouslybefore committing to the<br />
extendedcosts of runningtheseevents.”<br />
Light Up the Night is when the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>mayortraditionally hitsthe<br />
switch to light up the district’s giant<br />
Christmastree, whichthisyear will be<br />
positioned in the newlyrevamped CBD.<br />
Council is nowplanning to livestream<br />
the lightup.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Districtcouncillor Carolyn<br />
Cameronsaid she was disappointed and<br />
annoyedthat Light Up The Night had been<br />
cancelled.<br />
It was alost opportunity to showcase the<br />
revitalisation project in the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
CBD,whichhad caused monthsof<br />
disruption, but wasnow nearing its<br />
completion.<br />
MrsCameron,who isastrongadvocate<br />
for avibrant CBDand supporter of local<br />
business,said councilhad made an early<br />
call to cancel, which in someways she<br />
could understand.<br />
TheBite Nite CultureFest, an event<br />
organised by the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Youth<br />
Council, is anothercasualtyofcovidand<br />
has also been cancelled.<br />
Vibrant festival<br />
scaled back<br />
The Harcourts Geraldine Festival<br />
committee has made the decision to<br />
postpone their full event until November<br />
2022.<br />
Astatement fromthe organising<br />
committee said the focus at this time was<br />
onensuring thesafety ofthe community<br />
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Learning<br />
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Anew website is soon to launch in Mid<br />
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Connecting MidCanterbury Charitable Trust<br />
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Groups, organisations,individualsor<br />
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leading to aspectacular finale.<br />
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Rotarian and event convener<br />
David Mead saiditwasall set to<br />
go for the<strong>2021</strong>event.<br />
‘‘We’re abit later holdingitthis<br />
year because of covid, but it’s full<br />
steam ahead and business as<br />
usual.’’<br />
He said anyonecoming to<br />
Bookaramawas required to scan<br />
in, wearamask and to respect<br />
social distancing rules of one<br />
metre.<br />
‘‘Bring your own bags to fill,’’ Mr<br />
Meadsaid.<br />
Bookarama is open from 9am<br />
from Tuesday to Fridayand from<br />
8am on the finalmorning.<br />
Wednesdayand Friday arelate<br />
nights until8.30pm,otherwise<br />
closing is 5.30pm.<br />
BCI gets resource consents<br />
Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation (BCI)<br />
has been granted resource consents<br />
to dischargecontaminants on to and<br />
into land from farmingactivities,<br />
subject to anumber of conditions.<br />
Independent hearing<br />
commissioner SharonMcGarry<br />
granted twoconsentapplications,<br />
one for the Hekeao Hinds Plains<br />
area, and one for the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Rakaia area, in adecision released<br />
last month.<br />
The consents are limitedtoaterm<br />
of 10 yearsand have anumber of<br />
requirements.<br />
The requirementsincludea15%<br />
reduction in nitrogen losses from a<br />
baselineofgood management<br />
practice by 2025and 25%in the<br />
HekeaoHinds Plains area and30%<br />
in the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Rakaia area by<br />
2030.<br />
Thereisalegally binding<br />
requirement on shareholders to<br />
achievethe reductions as partof<br />
their water supply agreementwith<br />
the scheme.<br />
Farmers managedbythe scheme<br />
must alsohavecomprehensive and<br />
audited farm environment plansand<br />
the scheme must monitor ground<br />
and surfacewater quality to ensure<br />
no furtherdeterioration.<br />
If deterioration is detected, a<br />
remediation and response plan need<br />
to be implemented to furtherreduce<br />
nitrogen. The BCI applications were<br />
lodged in March 2018 andreplace<br />
previousdischarge permits.<br />
BCI is afarmer owned cooperative<br />
which was formed in 1998.<br />
In 2001, it was grantedconsentto<br />
abstract 17 cubic metresper second<br />
of water from the Rakaia River to<br />
irrigate 40,000 ha in the Barrhill<br />
BCI's Akarana Pond allows the<br />
scheme to meet peak demand.<br />
Chertsey area.<br />
The schemefirstdeliveredwater<br />
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andalso has awater swap<br />
arrangementwith the Rangitata<br />
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required by other schemes.<br />
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land, with 47,413 ha of it irrigated.<br />
The land use includesarable<br />
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5<br />
Nimble Noel’s ready to run<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Noel Morriss is yet to be beatenina400m<br />
race at the SouthIsland Masters and he<br />
hopes to keep that record in tact when he<br />
runs this Sunday.<br />
The 71yearold is competinginthe<br />
7075 age group category, and will run in<br />
the 100m,200m and 400m events and has<br />
plenty of medals from previous games to<br />
inspirehim.<br />
He enjoyed his firstSouth Island<br />
Masters runningcompetition in 2010<br />
when he raced in the 6065 age group.<br />
Noelhas aspringinhis stride and has<br />
also tackled long jump in the past.<br />
He is of slightbuild,weighs just 54kg<br />
and is as fit as aflea.<br />
Noelsays he’s quick off the start line,<br />
but doesn’t like using starting blocks.<br />
‘‘I’vealways had abit of dicky back, so<br />
I’m not convinced Ican alwaysget up and<br />
out of the blocks.’’<br />
Fromastanding start he can run 100m<br />
in <strong>14</strong> seconds,200m in 29.9 seconds and<br />
400m in aminute <strong>14</strong> seconds.<br />
‘‘I’vealways been arunner right back to<br />
my school days at Hampstead School,’’ he<br />
says.<br />
‘‘I also played masters football with the<br />
Mid CanterburyFossils for 20odd years<br />
until afew years ago.’’<br />
Noeliscompetitive and likes to win his<br />
races.<br />
An injury kept him fromrunningfor a<br />
coupleofyears, but he bouncedback last<br />
year and won all three of his races at the<br />
South Island Masters in Timaru.<br />
He enjoys the camaraderie of the<br />
games.<br />
‘‘I see the same faces coming back year<br />
after year and I’ve madesome<br />
friendships.’’<br />
He signed up for a12week membership<br />
at the EA Networks Centregym as abuildup<br />
to the upcoming games and had been<br />
following his own training programme.<br />
Left:NoelMorriss onthe start line, above:<br />
Noel with hismedal haul from the 2020<br />
South Island Master Games.<br />
‘‘I’m really looking forward to aroad<br />
trip to Blenheim with my wife Kay and<br />
we’ll stay up there for afew days after the<br />
racing has finished,’’ he says.<br />
Noel has competed at previous games in<br />
Nelson, Timaru and Dunedin.<br />
The South Island Master Games runs<br />
from <strong>October</strong> 1525.<br />
Natural world through amicroscope<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Visitors to the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art<br />
Gallery have beenimmersing<br />
themselves in the natural<br />
world and looking at it from a<br />
microscopic perspective.<br />
Theexhibition, called<br />
Microscopic Worlds:OnThe<br />
Importance of Small, brings<br />
together 3D images of local<br />
water samples, plants, insects,<br />
spidersaswell as everyday<br />
itemstaken with scanning<br />
electron microscopes at the<br />
UniversityofCanterbury.<br />
Thehighly magnifiedimages<br />
are presented as printed<br />
media and on largescreen<br />
monitorsand used to<br />
introduce and educate visitors<br />
to the microscopic world.<br />
Printed images include a<br />
spider’s headmagnified55<br />
and 80 times, a‘‘hairy’’<br />
spider’s footmagnified1300<br />
times andaweb magnified<br />
3330 times.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery<br />
collections and exhibitions<br />
assistant Hannah Crichton<br />
prepares to look under the<br />
microscope.<br />
Thereisalso an insight into<br />
flies, mosquitoes, sandflies,<br />
butterflies andfleas.<br />
For an entry chargeof$2,<br />
visitors to theexhibition are<br />
given 3D glasses and a<br />
catalogue to helpthem<br />
understand theimages.<br />
Historic microscopes from<br />
the Cotter Medical History<br />
Museum are alsodisplayed,<br />
highlighting how microscopes<br />
have developed through the<br />
years.<br />
The exhibition is<br />
accompanied by two<br />
experienced science<br />
educators, Kerry Swanson and<br />
Neville Petrie, from<br />
Interactive Exhibition<br />
Services, whoalternate and<br />
share their science knowledge.<br />
Mr Petrie said microscopes<br />
helped people see much more<br />
than the naked eye.<br />
The exhibition was aimed at<br />
all agesand his explanations<br />
were tailored to the agegroup.<br />
He said daily samples of<br />
pond water from the nearby<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain were taken<br />
and analysed by visitors under<br />
the microscope.<br />
Worms, larvae, spider mites<br />
and other life had been spotted<br />
and matched with<br />
identification sheets that were<br />
on hand.<br />
He said visitors had been<br />
excited by what theyhad seen<br />
in the exhibition and had<br />
commentedonhow it had<br />
opened up their eyes to the<br />
natural world.<br />
Microscopic Worlds runs<br />
until <strong>October</strong> 23.<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
NEW DATEFOR RELAY<br />
The CancerSociety will hold their<br />
RelayFor Life in <strong>Ashburton</strong>on<br />
February19, 2022.<br />
The event, now to takeplace at<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Showgrounds, was<br />
postponed from itsoriginal datethis<br />
weekend due tocovid restrictions.<br />
RelayFor Life committee<br />
chairperson Lester McLeansaid the<br />
committeewas excitedtoconfirm a<br />
newdate and venue.<br />
‘‘It is an ideal timetoregister a<br />
team by heading to the Relay For<br />
Life websitewww.relayforlife.org.<br />
nz’’, he said.<br />
ART DISPLAY<br />
Localartist JenniferHarrison has an<br />
upcoming exhibitionofher latest<br />
worksatthe McAtamney Gallery in<br />
Geraldine.The artistpaints<br />
abstracts and has astudio on<br />
Burnett StreetcalledColliding<br />
Colours.<br />
The exhibitionruns from <strong>October</strong><br />
20 to November 20.<br />
RIVERMONEY<br />
The South Canterbury Braided<br />
Riverwill create 12-<strong>14</strong> jobsayear<br />
for fouryearsaspart of $2.95 million<br />
investment in weed and pest<br />
control, and re-establishingbird<br />
habitat on islands on the <strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />
Waitakiand Stour rivers. The<br />
funding is also supportingthe<br />
restoration of the Opihi River<br />
lagoon, controlling geese numbers<br />
in the Rakaia Rivercatchment,and<br />
managingarange of predators on<br />
the upper Rangitata River.<br />
GLOWEVENT<br />
New dateshave beenset for the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Glowinthe Parkevent.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil is<br />
partneringwith EA Networks to run<br />
the three-night light show,which<br />
celebrates the electricity cooperative’s<br />
100 years in business.<br />
Thelightshow, whichwill be a<br />
free,community event, will be<br />
staged in the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain<br />
from April8-10.Itwillinvolve 13<br />
differentlight installationsand a<br />
fireworks display.<br />
SKIFIELD DEATH<br />
Aman whodied afterhewas found<br />
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Rupert Smith, 41.<br />
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Water recharge project getting results<br />
Brett Painter (left) and Hekeao/Hinds Water Enhancement Trust chair Peter<br />
Lowe at the recent planting day near Mayfield.<br />
PHOTO ANGELA CUSHNIE<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
The Hekeao/Hinds Water<br />
Enhancement Trust’s<br />
managed aquifer recharge<br />
(MAR) project is making a<br />
difference and has made<br />
goodprogresssinceits first<br />
pond was established at<br />
Lagmhor five years ago.<br />
The MAR projecthas<br />
now reached the endofits<br />
five year trialand is the<br />
country’s largest managed<br />
groundwater<br />
rehabilitation project.<br />
It involves the<br />
intentional recharge of<br />
water to aquifers for<br />
environmental benefit.<br />
Infiltrationbasins,<br />
which actlikebig leaky<br />
ponds,are filled with highquality<br />
clean water which<br />
seeps down and recharges<br />
the groundwater, which in<br />
turn enhancesquality and<br />
replenishes aquifers.<br />
The Hinds MARproject<br />
had expanded its site<br />
numbersto17and there<br />
were nowtwo active river<br />
projectsitesand twomore<br />
underdevelopment,<br />
projectmanagerBrett<br />
Paintertold<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District councillors at a<br />
recentpresentation.<br />
Morethan2000plants<br />
hadgoneinatarecent<br />
planting day at anear<br />
river recharge site near<br />
Mayfield and 3500 more<br />
were going in.<br />
Water quality issuesin<br />
the Hindscatchment were<br />
beingaddressed through<br />
the MARprojectand also<br />
on farm through improved<br />
landuse practiceswith<br />
irrigationand fertiliser<br />
application.<br />
Thefiveyeartrial had<br />
proved theconcept,but<br />
the job wasnot done, and<br />
it now neededtobescaled<br />
up into the catchment in<br />
order to getthe benefits in<br />
the ecosystem.<br />
Results of water quality<br />
testing in the lower Hinds<br />
forthe firstfivemonthsof<br />
<strong>2021</strong> showed it wasnear<br />
the 2035 target and<br />
followsthe introduction<br />
of anearriver recharge<br />
siteonthe river near<br />
Mayfield.<br />
Mr Paintersaid next<br />
June wouldsee the endof<br />
government funding for<br />
theproject andmore<br />
fundingwould be sought.<br />
More long term consents<br />
were needed,aswas<br />
accesstomorewater.<br />
Therewereplans for<br />
more sites and more<br />
distribution andthere<br />
wouldbeaneedtopiggy<br />
back on currentresources<br />
to do that,MrPainter said.<br />
He welcomedthe<br />
support of theHinds<br />
communitywhich willbe<br />
theprimaryfunderofthe<br />
MARprojectoverthe next<br />
three years througha<br />
targeted ECanrate.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayorNeil<br />
Brown congratulated Mr<br />
Painterand Hekeao/<br />
HindsWater<br />
EnhancementTrust chair<br />
Peter Lowe on the<br />
progress of the project<br />
over the lastfive years.<br />
Alot of effortfromthe<br />
trustand supportof<br />
farmers hadgone into it.<br />
Hurdles had been<br />
jumped, butthat hard<br />
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8 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Racing benefits<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Racing Club will benefit from<br />
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s Stakes<br />
Innovation Fund.Some$10,000inbonusesis<br />
available forthe <strong>Ashburton</strong> MaidenStayers<br />
Challenge, running overfour race meetings from<br />
<strong>October</strong>31through to April 6next year.<br />
The winningconnections of the Maiden<br />
StayersChallenge raceswill receiveabonusof<br />
$2,500. Others sharing in the fund include the<br />
Wanganui Jockey, Waverley Racing clubs,the<br />
West Coastcircuit andGallop South.<br />
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Natives planted at reserve<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
November 9, 10,<br />
11, 15, 16, 17, 18<br />
Hannah Spence and her 6yearold son Hooper were among the helpers at the reserve planting day.<br />
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Another largearea has beenplanted<br />
with locally sourced shrubs and<br />
grasses at theHarrisScientific<br />
Reserve.<br />
After aseries of delaysbecauseof<br />
the weather andcovid, some70<br />
volunteers,including many families,<br />
worked hard recently to plantover<br />
1300natives.<br />
Several hundred kanuka seedlings<br />
propagatedat<strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />
Council’s nursery from seeds<br />
collected from the original trees at<br />
the reserve were included in the<br />
speciesplanted.<br />
The 11ha site,locatedbetween<br />
Lovetts and Scales roads near<br />
Tinwald, has been establishedto<br />
preserve remnantsofthe original<br />
vegetationofdrylandkanukawhich<br />
once flourished on the Canterbury<br />
Plains.<br />
Forest &Bird startedplantingat<br />
the site in 2007 and in 2010 it was<br />
officially openedand is now<br />
managed by the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Community Conservation Trust.<br />
Driver mentor support needed<br />
05 Tin <strong>2021</strong> Snow<br />
Volunteermentors areneeded to<br />
assistaMid Canterbury rural<br />
driving supportscheme.<br />
The schemetakesparticipants<br />
throughtheir initial learners<br />
licenceandthensupports them on<br />
the journey to their restricted<br />
licenceor to converting an<br />
internationallicence.<br />
Mentors will sitalongside learner<br />
driversasthey gain experience on<br />
the roads.<br />
Driving sessions will usually be<br />
twiceaweek and for around60<br />
minutes each time.<br />
Mentors will needtodrivetothe<br />
learnerdriver’home, butdriving<br />
will be done in thelearner’s own<br />
vehicle.<br />
Scheme coordinator Wendy<br />
Hewitt said the initiative was now in<br />
its fourth year.<br />
It offered practical help to adults,<br />
who were mostly migrants living in<br />
rural locations, and was afree<br />
programme.<br />
Learning to drive was seenasa<br />
Wendy Hewitt<br />
way of helping withrural isolation<br />
and with community integration and<br />
to date,the programme had a90per<br />
cent pass rate for people gaining a<br />
learner licenceand in the practical<br />
test.<br />
Mentors needed to be over 25,<br />
have held afull NZ drivers licence<br />
for at least twoyears, and would be<br />
taken throughaninitial training<br />
session, Mrs Hewitt said.<br />
Thescheme funds four driving<br />
lessons for learners with a<br />
professionaldriving instructor in<br />
the lead up to atest andmentors are<br />
able to sit in the back seat during<br />
those lessons.<br />
Theprogramme is managed by<br />
Rural Support Mid Canterburyin<br />
partnership with Safer Mid<br />
Canterbury and is supported by<br />
Advance <strong>Ashburton</strong>,Lotteries<br />
Commission, Lion Foundation,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District Council,<br />
Community OrganisationGrant<br />
Scheme, <strong>Ashburton</strong>Licensing Trust<br />
and Community TrustofMid &<br />
South Canterbury and MPI.<br />
Contact Wendy Hewittbyemail<br />
(wendy.hewitt@safer.org.nz) or<br />
phone (027 6113301) for more<br />
information.<br />
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Deaths<br />
PATERSON, BruceJames, on<br />
<strong>October</strong> 10, <strong>2021</strong>. Suddenly,<br />
but peacefully at <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Aged 75 years. Dearly loved<br />
partner of Keri. Loved father<br />
and father-in-lawofDarin and<br />
Anita, and loved grandfather<br />
to Eva. Loved son of the late<br />
Roy and Joan, brother and<br />
brother-in-law of the late<br />
Anne, and Merv Harris, and<br />
the late Michael. Loved uncle<br />
to all his nieces and nephews.<br />
Special Bruce toBrenda and<br />
Nick, Luke, and Alice; and<br />
Helen, Damon, and Jett.<br />
Messages to Bruce’s family<br />
c/- POBox 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
7740. A special thank you<br />
to the Doctors and nurses at<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital for their<br />
care and support ofBruce. A<br />
Service to celebrate Bruce’s<br />
lifewill be held at our chapel,<br />
cnr East and Cox Street,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> today, Thursday<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, commencing<br />
at 1.30pm, followed by<br />
private cremation at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Crematorium. For<br />
anyone wishing to view the<br />
service online go to www.<br />
patersonsfuneralservices.<br />
co.nz Funeral Notices, and<br />
click onBruce’s notice for the<br />
link.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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RICHARDSON, Keith Warwick,<br />
on <strong>October</strong> 11, <strong>2021</strong>, after<br />
a long courageous battle,<br />
aged 81 years. Much loved<br />
husband of Joan. Dearly<br />
loved and respected father<br />
and father-in-law of Jo<br />
and Clayton McSorley, and<br />
Maryann and Ross Martin.<br />
Adored Granddad of Caitlin,<br />
and Laura. Loved son of the<br />
late Stanley and Constance<br />
and loved brother of the late<br />
Stan, the late Dawn, and Joy<br />
Lowe. Avery special thank<br />
you toDrPenny Holdaway,<br />
Linda George, the staff at<br />
Rosebank Lifecare and the<br />
staff at <strong>Ashburton</strong> AAU for<br />
their loving care of Keith<br />
and his family.<br />
Messages<br />
to the Richardson family c/-<br />
POBox 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong>7740.<br />
Aprivate cremation will be<br />
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Deaths<br />
RANSON, William John<br />
(Big John): Unexpectedly<br />
at home in <strong>Ashburton</strong>on5th<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>, aged 60 years.<br />
Dearly loved son of the late<br />
Pat and Colin Ranson. Loved<br />
friend of Analin, and Erianne,<br />
and Eralyn. Loved cousin of<br />
Maureen and Paul Thomas,<br />
Elaine Chisholm, Graham<br />
and Mary Ranson, and Tony<br />
Ranson.<br />
Messages to: The Ranson<br />
Family, c/- PO Box 6035,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, 7742.<br />
At John’s request a private<br />
servicehas been held.<br />
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Acknowledgement<br />
STODDART Janice<br />
Margaret (Jan) 24/12/1951<br />
—02/08/<strong>2021</strong><br />
The Stoddart Family -Denis,<br />
Michael and Deborah, Anna<br />
and Lyall and grandchildren<br />
would like to sincerely thank<br />
everyone for their cards,<br />
flowers and support when<br />
our lovely and caring Jan<br />
passed away after a5year<br />
journey with MND.<br />
A special thank you to all<br />
those who visited, met for<br />
coffee and shared their<br />
warmth with us even<br />
though the disease came<br />
increasingly limiting for her.<br />
She loved sharing in your<br />
lives and experiences.<br />
Thank yousomuch to Dr Kate<br />
Grundy and the palliative<br />
supportgroup of nurses.Also<br />
the Tinwald Medical Centre,<br />
Dr Ritchie and Steph, and<br />
the<strong>Ashburton</strong>districtnurses<br />
for the many visits that<br />
supported us through the<br />
final stages of Jan’s journey<br />
at home.<br />
Thanks to Jan’samazing close<br />
friends, Margaret, Francie,<br />
Mary and Adele who visited<br />
and satwithJan so often, also<br />
Robin Kilworth for bringing<br />
Jan Holy Communion.<br />
To Father Denis Nolan, your<br />
support through this difficult<br />
time to both Jan and myself<br />
was sokind and sincere and<br />
we thank you for conducting<br />
a lovely, inclusive, funeral<br />
Mass.<br />
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10 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Hot pools open in amonth<br />
Covid lockdown and supply chains<br />
issues have further delayed the<br />
opening of Methven’s Opuke Thermal<br />
Pools and Spa untilmidNovember.<br />
Thefacility planned to be open<br />
originally for the start of this year’s<br />
winter season.<br />
TheOpuke experience will offer<br />
family hotpools, akids’ aqua play<br />
zone with crazy river and leapoffaith<br />
plunge pool, adultexclusivehot<br />
pools that include cold plunge pools<br />
and sauna,private pools, and afullyequipped<br />
spa facility with arange of<br />
therapies.<br />
Afull complement of staff was on<br />
board and couldn’t wait to open the<br />
doors to the first visitors next month,<br />
Opuke general manager James<br />
Mattinson said.<br />
Histeam included operations<br />
manager Coral Booker, guest<br />
experience manager Matt Turner,<br />
marketing coordinatorOlivia<br />
Attwood and head chef OliverLuxton,<br />
who hailedfrom Methven.<br />
TheOpuke brand identity is<br />
inspired by themountain backdrop of<br />
the twohectare site and drawsfrom<br />
the “clean green” principles of<br />
sustainable operations.<br />
Formoreinformation and booking<br />
opportunities visit the opuke.nz<br />
website.<br />
Photos top: Work on the Opuke<br />
pools is nearing completion.<br />
Right: The team at Opuke Thermal<br />
Pools and Spa (back from left) Matt<br />
Turner, Oliver Luxton, James<br />
Mattinson, Jennet Knuckey, Olivia<br />
Attwood, (front from left) Coral<br />
Booker, Jude Walker and Anna<br />
Gimson.<br />
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Dunk it For Plunket fundraisers<br />
One Ninety Nine cafeindowntown<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> is helping to boost the<br />
fundingcoffers of Plunket one drink<br />
at atime.<br />
Cafe owners Gareth and Jamie<br />
Cadoganare donating 10 cents to<br />
Plunket from every drink sold from<br />
today until Saturday.<br />
The Cadogans, who have four<br />
children all past Plunket babies,<br />
were also hosting aDunk it for<br />
Plunket <strong>Ashburton</strong> morningtea<br />
today,with Plunket volunteer<br />
Carolyn Rai.<br />
The cafe has aquiet back room for<br />
mumstocomfortablybreastfeed<br />
their babies or for children to play<br />
and is accessed by the alley between<br />
Stoked Cycles and the MSA.<br />
Howeverfor those people unable<br />
to make the event or drop in for a<br />
drink duringthe three day<br />
fundraiser, donations can be made<br />
online at raiseabundle.org.nz/<br />
fundraiser/carolynrai/dunkitforplunketonline<br />
Rakaia Plunket has also<br />
rescheduledits Dunk it forPlunket<br />
morningtea event after covid<br />
restrictionssaw it postponed late last<br />
month.<br />
Mid Canterbury Plunket<br />
community supportcoordinator<br />
SueAnn Carr said it would be held (if<br />
under Level 1restrictions) at the<br />
Rakaia Plunket rooms, on the corner<br />
of Elizabeth andMackie streets,on<br />
<strong>October</strong> 28 from 10am.<br />
It’s achance for people to meet up<br />
withothers for acuppa and make a<br />
donation to the organisation, she<br />
said. Although people can donate<br />
online at raiseabundle.org.nz/<br />
fundraisers/suecarratany time.<br />
Dunk it for Plunket events,<br />
nationallysupported byArnott’s<br />
biscuits, areanationwide fundraiser<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Plunket mums and bubs<br />
get together regularly for connection<br />
and support.<br />
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12 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Karen Hall from Hospice Mid Canterbury with Harvey’s Bakehouse<br />
owner Matt Harvey.<br />
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Breakfast meetings<br />
cometo an end<br />
For the pastfouryears the<br />
HospiceMid Canterbury<br />
Education Committee has been<br />
hosting amonthlypalliative care<br />
breakfast andorganising videolink<br />
presentations on arange of<br />
topics for health professionals in<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong>district.<br />
These presentations,which<br />
are providedbyHospice New<br />
Zealand, have been many and<br />
varied, ranging fromnutrition<br />
andhydrationinpalliative care<br />
to palliative care in dementia.<br />
The HMC education<br />
committee,consistingof<br />
Christine and Nigel Dean and<br />
Karen Hall, aregratefulfor the<br />
support of Rosebank for the<br />
venue andHarvey’s Bakehouse<br />
for supplyingthe breakfast,both<br />
free of charge during this time.<br />
The breakfast meetingshave<br />
been well attended over the<br />
years, but like many things, covid<br />
restrictions have led to achange<br />
in format.<br />
In future, health professionals<br />
and otherswill be able to access<br />
the meetingsthrough the<br />
internet.<br />
Formore information,email to<br />
the committee at edu.mc.<br />
hospice@gmail.com.<br />
Art tutor Kristin Dunne with some of her own people artworks.<br />
Art classesstarting soon<br />
Arttutor Kristin Dunne will<br />
focus on the topic of people<br />
when shestarts anew termof<br />
art classes in <strong>Ashburton</strong> on<br />
<strong>October</strong> 22.<br />
Classeswill be held on<br />
Fridaysand run foreight<br />
weeks, withthe final class on<br />
December10.<br />
They will start with life<br />
drawing and will move on to<br />
painting with acrylics and<br />
then printmaking.<br />
The final coupleofweeks<br />
with focus on Christmasart<br />
and mosaicswill be made to<br />
give away as gifts.<br />
Painting sessions cost$10<br />
and theart classesare being<br />
supported with agrant from<br />
the Creative Communities<br />
Fund.<br />
Sessionswill be held<br />
upstairs at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Public Library.<br />
They runfrom 9.30am until<br />
11.30am andmorning tea is<br />
provided.<br />
For more information call<br />
0210336790.<br />
Institute to mark 100 years<br />
Mid Canterbury FederationofWomen’s<br />
Institutes is hosting a‘‘Meet in the Middle’ day<br />
on Mondaytocommemoratethe 100 year<br />
anniversary of the national organisation.<br />
The day, which includes apicnic get<br />
together at the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Domainoval on<br />
<strong>October</strong> 18 from 11.30am, will include other<br />
women from institutes aroundCanterbury.<br />
Mid Canterbury FederationofWomen’s<br />
Institutes president MavisWilkins said<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>was chosen for the day, as it was<br />
centrally located in Canterbury.<br />
‘‘We would like to invite all past and present<br />
members and any person in the community<br />
that may be interested to join us for the<br />
gathering to celebrate100 years of WI,’’ she<br />
said.<br />
‘‘Attendees are to bring their own lunch,<br />
thermosfor yourcuppa (as we did in past<br />
days) and also adecorated sunhat.’’<br />
After abriefdomain walk, the WI’s will visit<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Museum to view a<br />
commemoration display specially designed<br />
for the centennial event.<br />
The Women’sInstitute was founded by<br />
Anna ‘‘Bessie’’ Spencer at at Rissington,<br />
Hawke’s Bay in 1921 after she was introduced<br />
to the Women’s Institute of England on avisit<br />
to London.<br />
She was so captivated by the concept of the<br />
WI she was sure the organisation would be<br />
beneficial to countrywomen in New Zealand.<br />
Now there are morethan 4000 members<br />
nationwide.<br />
For info ortoapply visit the<br />
Council website<br />
ashburtondc.govt.nz or<br />
call 03 307 7700.<br />
Applications opens 1<strong>October</strong><br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
13<br />
Setfor Super Saturday<br />
Call forextra layer<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District mayor Neil<br />
Brownsays covid vaccination<br />
ratesinMid Canterbury mightbe<br />
high for the over 65s, but other<br />
age bandswere muchlower.<br />
‘‘This may be because many<br />
facedlongwaiting times when<br />
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want to rebooktoacloser time<br />
thereisplenty of opportunityto<br />
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Mr Brown, who has been<br />
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the same.<br />
‘‘There is alot of<br />
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people may be anxiousbut the<br />
evidence is clear high<br />
vaccinationrateswill give an<br />
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‘‘It’s not always easy to get<br />
awayfrom work or off the farm<br />
and into town, but every person<br />
who isn't vaccinated remains a<br />
riskand as acommunity we need<br />
to heed the Government’s call<br />
and get our vaccinationrate up.<br />
‘‘Itclear that getting the jab is<br />
our bestpath to economic<br />
recoveryand amore normal<br />
existence,’’ he said.<br />
Covid19 might be considered<br />
an Auckland issue at the<br />
moment, he saidbut Delta spread<br />
quickly.<br />
‘‘That’swhy it remains<br />
important for the rest of us to<br />
continuetofollowthe rules,<br />
whichinclude maskwearingin<br />
some indoor environmentsand<br />
scanning or signingin,’’hesaid.<br />
“She’ll be right”isnot the<br />
approach. We need to listen to<br />
the experts, supporteachother<br />
and get vaccinated.’’<br />
EightMid Canterburycovid<br />
vaccinationclinics will take<br />
part in SuperSaturdaythis<br />
weekend.It’s aoneoffevent to<br />
encouragepeople aroundNew<br />
Zealand to get vaccinated and<br />
has agoal to vaccinate 100,000<br />
Kiwis.<br />
Dr Malcolm Wootton, of<br />
ThreeRivers Health, said it<br />
was ateam approach with<br />
pharmacies,generalpractice<br />
and staff from the hospital all<br />
working together.<br />
‘‘So it is awide team<br />
steppingupfor the<br />
community.’’<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital ready<br />
Staff at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital<br />
have been laying the<br />
groundwork and preparing for<br />
acovid outbreak in the<br />
community.<br />
It’s involved making sure the<br />
right protocols and procedures<br />
in place, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Health<br />
Services manager BerniMarra<br />
says.<br />
‘‘We care for people with<br />
infectious diseases that spread<br />
in the sameway as Covid19<br />
each year, and our teams have<br />
well established protocols for<br />
managingany cases,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital has<br />
been workingthrough a<br />
number of plans to ensure we<br />
can utilise the facility in the<br />
Dr Malcolm saidwhile it was<br />
preferred people booked<br />
online at www.bookmyvaccine.<br />
covid19.health.nz, walkins<br />
were also encouraged. ‘‘Butbe<br />
prepared for await,’’ he said.<br />
Vaccination clinicswere still<br />
continuingasnormal leading<br />
up to and following Super<br />
Saturday and people were<br />
encouragedtoget their first<br />
vaccination doses completed.<br />
Those with bookings for alater<br />
datecan change themtoSuper<br />
Saturday, or anothercloser<br />
date as morevaccinationtimes<br />
were available.<br />
best possible way to support<br />
the delivery of care during a<br />
possible Covid19 outbreak in<br />
the community.’’<br />
It has included the<br />
Canterbury District Health<br />
Board’s infection, prevention<br />
and control team working with<br />
clinical staffto design<br />
amendments to patient flow<br />
throughout the hospital, as well<br />
as maintenance and<br />
engineering team identifying<br />
changes needed to support<br />
improved ventilation andair<br />
flow.<br />
‘‘Perhaps most importantly,<br />
we continue to work closely<br />
with our primary care partners<br />
to improve the uptake of<br />
Vaccination clinics:<br />
Allenton Pharmacy 10am <br />
4pm<br />
Rakaia Medical 10am 4.30pm<br />
Wises Pharmacy 9am 1pm<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Life Pharmacy<br />
10am 5pm<br />
Three Rivers Health 8.30am <br />
8.30pm<br />
Eastfield Health at 248<br />
Tancred Street 9am 4pm<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Health First 10am <br />
12noon<br />
Methven Medical Centre<br />
10am 4.30pm<br />
vaccinations across the<br />
district,’’ Ms Marra said.<br />
‘‘There is plenty of capacity<br />
in the system with thousandsof<br />
vaccination appointments<br />
available each week. Most<br />
clinics now have capacity to<br />
offer dropin appointments<br />
throughout the day too, with<br />
more than 40 primary care<br />
clinics (throughout<br />
Canterbury) now providing<br />
these.’’<br />
‘‘We urge everyone to make<br />
use of our current capacity and<br />
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visit one of our dropin clinics.’’<br />
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Daniel’s journey to get the jab<br />
DANIEL.TOBIN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Iwas not keen to get thejab, I<br />
have alwayspreferred the idea<br />
of my body fightingavirus,<br />
building up my own immunity,<br />
and the thoughtofthe Pfizer<br />
covid vaccinenot beingtested<br />
over along term period also<br />
raised doubts in my head.<br />
ThelineIused when people<br />
suggested I’m an anti vaxer<br />
was ‘‘I'm not an anti vaxer,Iam<br />
an anti untested vaxer’’ which<br />
for me seemed fair enough, but<br />
over the lastfew weeks Ihave<br />
begun to rethink this.<br />
Nowthat governmenthas<br />
given up on an elimination<br />
strategy, it is inevitable the<br />
Delta variantofthe virus will<br />
reach us in the South Island.<br />
Ihavealso been talking with<br />
friends in Europe who have<br />
been holidaying in Spain, Italy<br />
and Greece, and can travel<br />
almost anywhere in Europe<br />
because they aredouble<br />
jabbed, and have the EU digital<br />
covid certificate.<br />
Thecombination of there<br />
beingahighchance of getting<br />
Delta and travel restrictions<br />
for the unvaccinated lead me<br />
to thinkmore about getting the<br />
jab.<br />
Idid some research about<br />
thePfizervaccination sure<br />
they can’t answerthe question<br />
of long termeffectsbut it did<br />
putmymind at ease.<br />
Pfizer usesamessenger RNA<br />
vaccine, or mRNA vaccine,<br />
RNAstandsfor ribonucleic<br />
acid, amoleculethat contains<br />
thegenetic blueprint for our<br />
cells to makeproteins.<br />
mRNA vaccinesworklike an<br />
instruction manual, for Covid<br />
19 vaccines,thistells thecell<br />
howtocreate apiece of a<br />
“spike protein” that is unique<br />
to Covid19.<br />
This is all well and goodbut<br />
Istill wanted to know if it<br />
would changeoreffectmy<br />
cells.<br />
Ilearned that once the body<br />
created the spike protein using<br />
themRNAinstructions, it<br />
quickly broke downthose<br />
mRNA strands andthey<br />
dissipated within afew hours<br />
or daysafter injection.<br />
‘‘The mRNA never enters the<br />
nucleus of any cell (wherethe<br />
DNAislocated), it doesn't<br />
affect any genetic materialin<br />
thebody, and the mRNA<br />
strands areremoved from the<br />
body through everyday cellular<br />
processes.’’<br />
So Ihave now had my first<br />
Daniel Tobin gets his first covid vaccination.<br />
dose of the Pfizervaccination<br />
at EastfieldHealth covid<br />
clinic, located in the old Noel<br />
Leeming building.<br />
Idofeelsense of reliefat<br />
getting it done,not having to<br />
explain myself anymore, no<br />
longer gettingthose sidelong<br />
glances from people who<br />
assume I’m atinfoilhat<br />
wearing conspiracytheorist.<br />
To those whoare reluctant to<br />
get the jab, Iwould just suggest<br />
you do someresearch (from<br />
reputable sources),orspeak to<br />
your GP for advice.<br />
It may help youmakean<br />
informed decisioneither way.<br />
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St John<br />
push for<br />
covid<br />
St John <strong>Ashburton</strong>isshowing<br />
community support for Super<br />
Saturdayvaccinations and<br />
offeringa$10 discountattheir<br />
charity store.<br />
St John Mid Canterbury<br />
executiveofficerElaine<br />
Vallender said anyonewho got<br />
theircovidvaccination on<br />
Super Saturday(this Saturday)<br />
was eligible.<br />
‘‘Weall have arole to play in<br />
fighting Covid19,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘St John Mid Canterbury<br />
supportsthe national<br />
vaccination programmejoin<br />
us in the fightagainstCovid19<br />
and get vaccinatednow!’’<br />
‘‘BringIDand your covid<br />
vaccination cardshowingyou<br />
got avaccination on <strong>October</strong> 16<br />
in to the St Johnstore at 129<br />
TancredStreet in <strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />
and collectyourvoucher,’’ she<br />
said.<br />
Voucherscan be spenton<br />
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be valid until<strong>October</strong> 31, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
It cannot be exchanged for cash<br />
and no changewillbegiven.<br />
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16 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Upgrade work moves to Havelock Street<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District Council’s<br />
CBDupgrade work is now 90 per<br />
cent complete andcoming to its<br />
final stages.<br />
Work on theEastStreet<br />
footpathshould be finished<br />
tomorrow.<br />
Theremaining work in East<br />
Street includes completing the<br />
footpatharea just north of the<br />
public toilets, whichshouldbe<br />
done by theend of <strong>October</strong>.This<br />
will includeanarea wherethe<br />
town’sChristmas tree will be<br />
placedfor the upcoming festive<br />
season.<br />
Installation of tree edging<br />
around theoak trees and<br />
grassing of the green belt is due<br />
to start.This willalso enable the<br />
completion of thechildren’splay<br />
area.The last of the garden<br />
planting will also be carriedout.<br />
HavelockStreet is thelast<br />
street in the project for major<br />
reconstruction andwillbe<br />
closed toall through traffic in<br />
two stages.<br />
From <strong>October</strong>18to<strong>October</strong> 24<br />
Havelock Street will be closed<br />
between East Streetand just<br />
eastofthe MSAcarpark<br />
entrance.Traffic will be able to<br />
enter Havelock Street from Cass<br />
Street.<br />
Other carparks will need to be<br />
accessed viaBurnett Street<br />
duringthisone week period).<br />
From <strong>October</strong> 26 to November<br />
2HavelockStreetwillbeclosed<br />
betweenthe MSA western<br />
carpark entrance and Cass<br />
Street. Traffic will be ableto<br />
enter Havelock Street from East<br />
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and other associated businesses.<br />
Roadworks on Havelock Street.<br />
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Our vaccineroll out is all go<br />
and NewZealandershave<br />
consistently shown over the<br />
lastyearthatthey’re willingto<br />
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Covid19 challengeheadon.<br />
Our goalistoget thevaccineto<br />
people,before Delta reaches<br />
them–but it will requirea<br />
combined effortfrom allofus<br />
to makeithappen.<br />
We’re askingeveryonetobe<br />
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for vaccination with aSuper<br />
Saturday, National Dayof<br />
Actionfor Vaccinationonthis<br />
Saturday <strong>October</strong> 16.<br />
On Saturday16<strong>October</strong><br />
there willbeeight vaccine<br />
clinicsopenthroughoutthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>district with<br />
vaccination clinicsinthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Township, Methven<br />
and Rakaia.<br />
We havehad successful<br />
clinicsinHinds, Rakaiaand at<br />
Haketere Marae,Iwantto<br />
thank every single personthat<br />
has got theirvaccination.<br />
Vaccinations help us do the<br />
things we love, and seethe<br />
people we love.<br />
Ikeepinregularcontact<br />
withthe CDHBontheirplans<br />
(andhave offered ideas) to get<br />
out to more partsofour region<br />
so thatvaccineclinicsare<br />
accessiblefor our rural<br />
people.This week Iam<br />
meetingwith Canterbury MPs<br />
and theCDHB to get another<br />
updateonthe rollout.<br />
Iamnow fully vaccinated–I<br />
want to get back outinthe<br />
community safely,tosupport<br />
our local businesses so they<br />
can thrive oncemore.Iwant to<br />
do my bittoprotectour<br />
communities,particularlyour<br />
vulnerablepeople –for the<br />
team of five million. Let’s do it<br />
together.<br />
Ialso want to mention the<br />
announcement of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> railhub last week.<br />
This project has been on my<br />
radarsinceIwas aListMP<br />
after firstdiscussing the<br />
potential of the <strong>Ashburton</strong>rail<br />
hubmoving fromcentral<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> to Fairfieldwith<br />
Mayor NeilBrown.<br />
From thereIinitiatedphone<br />
calls andmeetingswith<br />
KiwiRail,the council,<br />
Wareings,aswell as meetings<br />
with Transport Minister<br />
Michael Wood to pushforward<br />
thecompelling casefor<br />
funding this project.<br />
I’mthrilled that the work<br />
hasculminated in $2 million<br />
beinginvested into the rail<br />
hubtounlock a$<strong>14</strong> million<br />
upgrade to freightoperations.<br />
This partnership with<br />
Wareings,KiwiRailand the<br />
council will triple rail freight<br />
capacity, helping to getmore<br />
trucksoff theroad, reducing<br />
emissions, andsupporting our<br />
localeconomy.<br />
Allinall, afantastic<br />
investment in ourdistrict,and<br />
onethat Iamproudtohave<br />
playedaroleinmaking<br />
happen.<br />
Fonterra profit drops<br />
Fonterra’snet profit dropped<br />
by $60 million in the financial<br />
year, drivenbyhigh milk<br />
prices.<br />
Net profit of $599m for the<br />
yearcompared to $659m in<br />
2020.<br />
The cooperative has<br />
announced adividend of 15c a<br />
share, taking the total to 20c,<br />
comparedwithlastyear's total<br />
of 5c.<br />
Fonterrasettled on a$7.54<br />
per kg of milksolids milk price<br />
for theseason just finished,<br />
taking thetotalpayout for<br />
2020/21to$7.74/kg<br />
For the current season,<br />
Fonterra'sforecast has<br />
remained at $7.25$8.75 per<br />
kgMS,with amidpoint of $8 per<br />
kgMS.<br />
Chief executiveMiles Hurrell<br />
saidthe last threeyears had<br />
beenabout resetting the<br />
business.<br />
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maximising thevalue of our<br />
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and strengthened ourbalance<br />
sheet,’’ he said.<br />
Fonterra also presented a<br />
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proposalthat it will discuss with<br />
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before deciding whether to<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> A&P, aclosed event<br />
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competitions will go on …but<br />
in closed exhibitor/competitoronly<br />
mini events, not open to<br />
the generalpublic.<br />
The decision, made by the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> A&PAssociation<br />
committee earlier this week,<br />
wasdue to uncertainty around<br />
covid. The show, due to be held<br />
at theshowgrounds on <strong>October</strong><br />
29 and 30,usually attracts<br />
thousandsofpeople over its<br />
twodays.<br />
The associationcommittee<br />
andboard membersexpressed<br />
their disappointmentthat the<br />
show hadbeenaffected by<br />
covidtwo yearsinarow but<br />
were ‘‘lookingforwardtobeing<br />
able to stage afull show in<br />
2022’’ and were thankful to<br />
members, sponsors, exhibitors<br />
andthe communityfortheir<br />
continued support.<br />
At theshowgroundslatelast<br />
week association administrator<br />
Lucille Brown receivedalate<br />
flurry of show entries on<br />
closing day.<br />
Peopleweresteadily arriving<br />
at theshowgrounds, emailing<br />
or phoning,toget entries across<br />
all sections from home<br />
industriesentries, to wool<br />
classes, and equestrianevents<br />
entered in to the annual event.<br />
There have been around 3000<br />
class entries receivedin total<br />
for the show, Mrs Brown said.<br />
Embroiderer Lois Burridge, left, has anumber of home industries entriesfor <strong>Ashburton</strong> A&P<br />
Association administratorLucilleBrown.<br />
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But thisyear as wellasno<br />
members of the public, there<br />
will be no trade, market or food<br />
sitesand no bar or<br />
entertainmentstands.<br />
The sections due to go ahead<br />
were equestrian, showjumping,<br />
sheep,dog trials, wool,<br />
shearing, alpacas, Highland<br />
Dancingandhome industries.<br />
However petlambs, student<br />
classes, poultry, goats andthe<br />
pet parade sections have been<br />
cancelled.<br />
Afull refund of any entry fees<br />
for these classeswill be<br />
provided.<br />
Theassociation is expecting<br />
to release further information<br />
for competitorsin the coming<br />
days.<br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Chch show<br />
faces covid<br />
challenges<br />
The New Zealand Agricultural<br />
Show, in Christchurchhas been<br />
cancelled for the second year in<br />
arow due to covid. Butwill run<br />
smallereventswith no public<br />
attendance.There will alsobe<br />
some online activities to keep<br />
peopleengaged. Detailsof<br />
onlineevents will be available<br />
at online.theshow.co.nz<br />
Canterbury Agriculturaland<br />
Pastoral Association board<br />
chairman StewartMitchell said<br />
there washuge<br />
disappointment, but no option<br />
with no indication whenlevel 2<br />
would be lifted.<br />
“We simply can’t have large<br />
crowdsaccumulating and<br />
enjoyingthe show as they<br />
normally do.<br />
‘‘We worked through avariety<br />
of options to see if we could<br />
make it work, but with only 35<br />
daystogo, it’s not viable.<br />
“The show costs around $1<br />
milliontostage eachyear and<br />
requiresa12month lead in<br />
time.<br />
‘‘Muchofthecost is<br />
committed in the lead in to the<br />
showatthe start of <strong>October</strong> and<br />
we just can’t take the risk in the<br />
hope of adrop to Level 1. Hope<br />
is not agood strategy,’’ Mr<br />
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foods product –Synlait Swappa<br />
Bottle; a1.5 litre reusable,<br />
stainless steel bottle of<br />
homogenised milk.<br />
Milk is exclusively sourced<br />
from Synlait’s highest<br />
performing farms and asimple<br />
concept –drink, return the empty<br />
bottle and lid to the store and<br />
repeat; helping to reduce waste<br />
and eliminate plastic packaging.<br />
Synlait director sustainability<br />
and brand Hamish Reid said<br />
New Zealanders were concerned<br />
about plastic waste, but in milk,<br />
there have not been many<br />
options.<br />
‘‘Synlait Swappa Bottle is a<br />
step in the journey towards<br />
eliminating plastic waste. Each<br />
time we drink, return, repeat, we<br />
contribute to abetter future.”<br />
Initially the swappa bottle has<br />
been launched in two South<br />
Island New World stores<br />
(Fendalton and St Martins), with<br />
plans to widen distribution over<br />
time.<br />
Synlait has signalled its<br />
intention to move closer to the<br />
consumer for some time.<br />
Its acquisition of Dairyworks<br />
in 2019 was the start of this and<br />
adding aSynlaitbranded<br />
product strengthens and<br />
complements its current<br />
business portfolio and expertise.<br />
“There’s an opportunity for<br />
reusables to play amuch bigger<br />
role in New Zealanders’ food and<br />
beverage future ... in launching<br />
Synlait Swappa Bottle ... we’re<br />
hoping to trigger change,’’ he<br />
said.<br />
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RURAL<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
19<br />
The bubbles in which we live<br />
Bubbles didn’t hold the same place in<br />
colloquial conversation 18 months ago.<br />
We now live in bubbles,westay in our<br />
bubbles, we protectour bubblesand we<br />
burst our bubbles from time to time.<br />
Here in Mid Canterbury we live in<br />
another bubblecurrently, which is agood<br />
thing.<br />
It’s an economic bubble,and this district<br />
is smoking along.<br />
We haveminimal covid restrictions(not<br />
that Iwouldbet the house on that<br />
continuing for long) and basically full<br />
employment.<br />
Largelythis is aresult of two things,<br />
ultracheapcredit and strong<br />
international agricultural productprices.<br />
Ultracheap credit is abit like havinga<br />
tab at the pub, afterthe goodtimes have<br />
finished, the headache is over but the bill<br />
still needs to be paid.<br />
Our government has fallen into this trap<br />
by revaluing the Crown portfolio to<br />
miraculously claim areturn to surplus.<br />
Any business owner understands that revaluingthe<br />
building doesn’t pay the bills<br />
on the 20th or represent profitability.<br />
Fortunately our district has astrong<br />
foundationoftrue growth on the back of<br />
record, or nearrecord, milk, beef, lamb<br />
and seed pricing; international markets<br />
value the foodproducts we can grow here.<br />
Since the onsetofcovid, all of these<br />
products have seen significant increases<br />
in return, all the while wool has halved in<br />
“value”.<br />
Just pause for amoment and reflecton<br />
what Mid Canterbury wouldbelike today<br />
if meatand milkhad followedthe wool<br />
pricegraph in the past18months.<br />
We are collectively insulated in our<br />
little bubble.<br />
However,everything Icome across in my<br />
role as Mid Canterbury Federated<br />
Farmers provincial president from a<br />
legislation perspective is lookingtoburst<br />
that bubble.<br />
We needtofocusongetting the basics<br />
rightinthis country, we failed to prepare<br />
for the inevitablearrival of covid in this<br />
country and Ifear we willsee grim<br />
outcomes over the next three months.<br />
Afterthat, we will need to work out our<br />
strengthsasacountry becausethere is a<br />
whopper of atab at the bar. Take care.<br />
Refreshed dairy awardsnow open<br />
Entries are now open for the<br />
refreshed 2022New Zealand<br />
Dairy Industry Awards(NZDIA)<br />
programme, giving dairy<br />
farmers the opportunity to<br />
challengethemselves, earn a<br />
regional or nationaltitleand to<br />
share in substantial regional<br />
and national prize pools.<br />
NZDIA general manager<br />
Robin Congdonsaid it was<br />
important the programme<br />
remained relevant.<br />
“The Share Farmer, Dairy<br />
Manager and DairyTrainee<br />
categorieshave been futureproofed<br />
to ensure the Awards<br />
programmeprovides the best<br />
platform for all entrantsto<br />
learn, connect and grow.<br />
‘‘This can be seen in the<br />
changes to judging in the Dairy<br />
Trainee category, with Skills<br />
Day providing an opportunity<br />
to learn,not just be judged,” he<br />
said.<br />
The Dairy Manager<br />
conditions of entry changes<br />
included removing the<br />
minimumtime spent on aNew<br />
Zealand farm in relation to visa<br />
restrictions. Merit awards and<br />
emergingtalent awards were<br />
among the other changes<br />
introducedtoreflect the<br />
evolving New Zealand dairy<br />
industry.<br />
“There’s areal buzz around<br />
all the changesand the<br />
regional committeesare<br />
excited to put them into<br />
practice,” he said.<br />
The New ZealandDairy<br />
Industry Awards were<br />
supported by DeLaval, Ecolab,<br />
Federated Farmers, Fonterra,<br />
Honda, LIC, MeridianEnergy<br />
and Ravensdown, along with<br />
industry partner DairyNZ.<br />
The national awards dinner,<br />
at Te Pae Christchurch<br />
Convention Centre on May <strong>14</strong>,<br />
2022, is returning to<br />
Christchurch for the first time<br />
since May 2008.<br />
Entries, and changedetails,<br />
can be made via www.<br />
dairyindustryawards.co.nz<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
BOARD VOTING<br />
Dairy farmers have untilnoon<br />
<strong>October</strong>19tohave their say on<br />
who willjoining DairyNZ’s board of<br />
directors. Two candidates have<br />
been nominated for one position<br />
on the board: StuMuir and<br />
Jacqueline Rowarth.<br />
Farmers can voteonline by 12<br />
noon on Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 19.<br />
Any voting queries can be<br />
made via the election helpline<br />
phone 0800666 935oremail<br />
iro@electionz.com<br />
OVERSEER GROWTH<br />
Farmers and growers can now<br />
model agreater range of crops in<br />
farm management software,<br />
OverseerFM.Overseer Limited<br />
worked withcrop specialists<br />
including rural professionals,<br />
Foundation for Arable Research<br />
and New Zealand Institute for<br />
Plant and Food Research to<br />
update cropparametersand<br />
expand the crops represented.<br />
There are now 71 in the<br />
Overseercrop sub-model to<br />
better representthe diverse range<br />
of cropping rotations in New<br />
Zealand.<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
More than 1500 farmers around<br />
New Zealand are gettingtogrips<br />
with climate change in new<br />
workshops run by Beef +Lamb<br />
New Zealand and Silver Fern<br />
Farms.<br />
The 59 workshops are focused<br />
on supporting farmers to knowthe<br />
emissions profile of their farm by<br />
using B+LNZ’s Greenhouse Gas<br />
(GHG)Calculator and then<br />
develop an action plan to manage<br />
emissions.<br />
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COUNCILBRIEF<br />
5BaringSquareWest, <strong>Ashburton</strong> |POBox 94, <strong>Ashburton</strong>, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />
MARtoolshelplowernitrate levels<br />
Unused stockwater supplied by the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil is helping<br />
Mid Canterbury’s ground-breaking<br />
managed aquifer recharge pilot<br />
programme lower groundwater<br />
nitrates inthe Hekeao Hinds Plains<br />
area.<br />
The pilotprogramme is in itsfifth year and<br />
the unused watertake, from the Rangitata<br />
Diversion Race, isfed into underground<br />
aquifers to boost water quality and<br />
quantity. Atthe same time, farmers are<br />
reducing nutrient leaching from their landuse<br />
activities and improving irrigation and<br />
watermanagement.<br />
In some cases,groundwaternitrate targets<br />
setfor 2035havealready beenachieved.<br />
Council is among many agencies and<br />
organisations supporting the pilot, which<br />
is the collaborative work of farmers and<br />
scientists to reversewaterqualitydamage<br />
from decades past. It began aiming to<br />
meet nitrate targets in Environment<br />
Canterbury’s Plan Change 2of3.8mg/l<br />
for the lower Hinds River and 6.9mg/l in<br />
shallowgroundwaterbythe year 2035.<br />
Results of water quality testing in the<br />
lower Hinds for the first five months of<br />
<strong>2021</strong> showed itwas near the 2035 target<br />
and follows the introduction of anearriver<br />
rechargesiteonthe river near Mayfield.<br />
Councillors were told recently that the<br />
recharge site was also important for the<br />
township of Mayfield as it boosted water<br />
levels in theboreused forthe community<br />
drinking watersupply.<br />
The managed aquifer programme isrun<br />
by the HekeaoHinds WaterEnhancement<br />
Trust and started with one recharge site<br />
at Lagmhor in 2016. Groundwater nitrate<br />
levels were between 6and 7mg/l beforein<br />
the area beforeitstarted; theyare now1.2-<br />
2.2mg/l when the siteisoperational.<br />
No recharge has happened at the sitesince<br />
May’s floods because groundwater levels<br />
arehigh.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Mayor Neil Brown said the<br />
programme was showing success in<br />
water quality measurements, and also in<br />
improved flows and fish life inthe lower<br />
Hinds River.<br />
"There’sbeen abig improvement from five<br />
yearsago and alot of work has been done<br />
by the trust, farmers have givenland, and<br />
Council hasplayed apart by giving some<br />
unused stockwater."<br />
Trustchairman PeterLowe saidanumber<br />
of recharge sites had been developed and<br />
the overall resultsgavefarmers, irrigation<br />
companies and authorities confidence<br />
they were onthe right track to achieving<br />
freshwatertargets.<br />
"These Year 5results are cold hard facts<br />
thatshowwearemaking adifferenceand<br />
making progress on considerably more<br />
sites thanjustLagmhor.<br />
"But there is still work to do.The trustisin<br />
the process of converting its pilot wateruse<br />
consents to longer-term use and<br />
ongoingaccesstowaterwillbeimportant."<br />
NeilBrown -Mayor<br />
Planning forcovid ... and well beyond<br />
Vaccination is the only game in<br />
town at the moment as we gear<br />
up for aconfrontation with the<br />
highly-transmissible Delta strain.<br />
Uncertaintyoverhow andwhen the<br />
coronavirus will spreadhas us all<br />
worried.Council has cancelled Bite<br />
Niteand three big publicChristmas<br />
eventsout of caution. We hopetokeep<br />
the virus at bay, but we may not.<br />
That’swhy it is crucial our district gets<br />
behind thenational Super Saturday<br />
vaccination daythis Saturday and<br />
Canterbury’s own90% ForCanterbury<br />
campaign, which is the regional target<br />
the Canterbury DistrictHealth Board<br />
wantsustomeetbyLabour Day<br />
(Monday 25 <strong>October</strong>).<br />
Thisweek,about 20 per cent of our<br />
population remain unvaccinated–<br />
becausetheyhaven’t quitegot around<br />
to it yet, or arevaccinehesitant or<br />
resistant.<br />
The pilotmanaged aquiferrecharge site at Lagmhor.<br />
There is plenty of excellent information<br />
from reliable health sources(covid19.<br />
govt.nz) forustoknowthatvaccination<br />
is the bestway to protectourselves<br />
againstCovid-19.Ifyou knowsomeone<br />
whoisnot yetprotected, thenplease<br />
helpthemget overthe line.<br />
Vaccinations areour pathway to<br />
amorenormal life, alifewithout<br />
lockdowns andwherebusinesses can<br />
operate without so many restrictions.<br />
Alifewhere events likeBiteNite, Light<br />
Up the Nite, shows and rodeos can<br />
happen.<br />
It is sometimes hardtothink aboutlife<br />
without theimmediate constraintsof<br />
covid but in the past couple of weeks<br />
Council projects with long-lasting<br />
benefitsfor thefuturehavebeen<br />
uppermostinour thinking.<br />
Relocating therail hubfromthe centre<br />
of town to Fairton has been made<br />
possible with some money from the<br />
Government andlastweek Councillors<br />
agreed to progresstothe finalstage<br />
threeofadetailed businesscasefor<br />
asecond bridgeoverthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
RiveratChalmersAvenue.<br />
As well as those bigticket items,the<br />
revitalisationofthe CBD streetscape<br />
is drawing to aclose, repairstothe<br />
existing State Highway 1bridgeare<br />
allbut complete and contractorsare<br />
makinggood progress on installingtwo<br />
sets of trafficlights at WalnutAvenue.<br />
Notall of these projectsare Council’s,<br />
buttheypoint to afuturewherewecan<br />
getaround<strong>Ashburton</strong> easilyand more<br />
safely,and once again enjoyour town<br />
centre.<br />
Thesecondbridge is an important<br />
second connection between<br />
Tinwald and <strong>Ashburton</strong> andgives<br />
more resiliencetoour local roading<br />
network as well as South Island freight<br />
channels. Importantly,fromafunding<br />
point of view, ChalmersAvenuehas the<br />
support of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport<br />
Thursday,<strong>14</strong><strong>October</strong><strong>2021</strong> | ISSUE 50<br />
Uncertainty<br />
seesevents<br />
cancelled<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council has made<br />
the difficult decision to cancel Bite<br />
Nite and three public Christmas<br />
activities because of uncertainties<br />
around Covid-19.<br />
Bite Nite was rescheduled to Saturday<br />
6 November, from an original date in<br />
September, followingthe outbreakofthe<br />
Delta covid strain in Auckland. Light Up<br />
the Night, on Saturday27November,and<br />
Buskers Night and Family Movie Night in<br />
December, have also been cancelled.<br />
Community Services Group Manager<br />
Steve Fabish said uncertainties around<br />
covid restrictions as health authorities<br />
tried to contain the outbreakhad led to the<br />
four events being cancelled.<br />
“While it’s disappointing, Council needed<br />
to actcautiouslybeforecommittingtothe<br />
extended costs of running these events.”<br />
BiteNiteCultureFestisanevent organised<br />
by the<strong>Ashburton</strong> Youth Council andchair<br />
Michael Baker said hundreds of people<br />
had been expected toattend, along with<br />
entertainers from Auckland and other<br />
partsofthe country.<br />
“It’s justnotpossible now, giventhe covid<br />
situation in NewZealand and restrictions<br />
on gathering numbers andmovements.”<br />
Light Up the Night on 27 November<br />
is when <strong>Ashburton</strong> Mayor Neil Brown<br />
traditionally hits the switch to light up<br />
the district’s giant Christmas tree, which<br />
will this year be positioned in the newlyrevamped<br />
CBD.Council is nowplanningto<br />
livestreamtheevent.<br />
Agency -nootherlocations do.<br />
Council mustbalancebudgets and<br />
the whole community’sneeds and<br />
wishes when it comes to the business<br />
of providing services likeroads. It is not<br />
always plainsailingand in this case the<br />
watershouldbeflowing under abridge<br />
at ChalmersAvenuebymaybe2027,<br />
earlierifpossible.<br />
Therehas been alot said about the<br />
location overthe yearsand those<br />
who want to be fully informed should<br />
listentothe robustdiscussion had<br />
by Councillors lastweek. Thereisno<br />
substitutefor getting thenewsstraight<br />
from the horse’s mouth.<br />
1 ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />
Thursday,<strong>14</strong><strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong> |ISSUE 50
Roll upyoursleevetohelp protectNZ<br />
Ask amate tovaccinate. That’s the<br />
message from <strong>Ashburton</strong> Mayor<br />
Neil Brown as health authorities<br />
try toraise vaccinationlevels in the<br />
district, aheadofSuper Saturdayjab<br />
day thisSaturday.<br />
"We can see that about 80 per cent of<br />
people across the district have had their<br />
first dose, which gives partial protection<br />
against getting seriously ill or ending up<br />
in hospital with Covid-19. Now we need<br />
people toget their second dose, if it has<br />
beenthree weeks since the first.<br />
"More importantly,weneedtoencourage<br />
those whohaven’t yetbeen vaccinated to<br />
go andget their first dose.Wecan seehow<br />
the virus isspreading outside Auckland<br />
and we want people to be protected."<br />
Mayor Brown said Super Saturday was<br />
much like election day -people could be<br />
vaccinated onSaturday 16<strong>October</strong>, but<br />
they could also get their jab during the<br />
weekleadinguptoSaturday.<br />
"Our GPs and pharmacies will all be<br />
running extravaccination opportunities."<br />
An advertising campaign is under way<br />
thisweek to share information about the<br />
benefits ofthe vaccine and encourage<br />
peopletobepart of Super Saturday while<br />
People visiting the<strong>Ashburton</strong> Public<br />
Library recently were treated to<br />
somemovie glitz and glamourwhen<br />
staffdressed upfor their turn on the<br />
redcarpet.<br />
The library ran online craft sessions<br />
during theschool holidays. Children were<br />
encouraged to collect take-home packs,<br />
then join in the Facebook sessions on<br />
Monday, Wednesday,and Friday.<br />
When they come to collect atake-home<br />
pack, they could dress up to have their<br />
photo taken on the red carpet, just like<br />
librarystaff. There wasalso agreen screen<br />
so people could have their photo taken<br />
with their favourite celebrity or movie<br />
character.<br />
Sessions this week included creating<br />
your own Oscar Award, and making the<br />
essentials for ahigh tea, from doilies to<br />
recipes forsconesand ricebubble slice.<br />
Tomorrow’s craft session has apopcorn<br />
theme and isabout encouraging young<br />
people to come to the libraryand borrow<br />
one of theDVDs from the librarycollection.<br />
doing their bitfor their community and the<br />
country.<br />
Check BookMyVaccine.nz for clinics that<br />
areoperatingaroundthedistrictthisweek<br />
and makeabooking. Those operating on<br />
Super Saturday (with drop-ins available)<br />
are:<br />
1. Allenton Pharmacy,10am-4pm<br />
2. Rakaia Medical Centre,10am-4.30pm<br />
Redcarpetrolled out for<br />
readersatpublic library<br />
CommunityServicesGroupManagerSteve<br />
Fabish said that the whole family could<br />
thensit downand enjoy amovie night.<br />
“The Facebook craft sessions during the<br />
holidays have been really popular and<br />
peoplehaveenjoyed them. We’rehoping<br />
youngsters, and their families, will get a<br />
kick out of week two and embrace the<br />
movie theme.”<br />
Mr Fabish said all the craftsessions were<br />
recorded and could be replayedifpeople<br />
couldn’t watch live. One of the sessions<br />
this week was about how to make apinholecamera.<br />
“Everythingyou need is in the take-home<br />
pack,sopop into the libraryandgrabone.”<br />
3. Wises Pharmacy,9am-1pm<br />
4. <strong>Ashburton</strong> LifePharmacy,10am-5pm<br />
5. ThreeRiversHealth,8.30am-8.30pm<br />
6. Eastfield Health (at248 Tancred<br />
Street), 9am-4pm<br />
7. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Health First,10am-12pm<br />
8. Methven Medical Centre,10am-<br />
4.30pm<br />
PUBLICNOTICES<br />
GRAZING TENDER<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil seeks<br />
tenderstograze the land described<br />
below:<br />
Fairfield Road, Fairton, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
• Area3.7 ha approximately<br />
• Legal Description:LOT 1DP47253<br />
BLKXASHBURTONSD-RECREATION<br />
RES<br />
Afive-year (5) year grazing licence is<br />
proposedwith a commencement of 01<br />
November <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Tenderers maytenderbycompleting<br />
the appropriatetender documentation<br />
which maybeobtained from Council’s<br />
Customer Services Department at<br />
5BaringSquareWest, <strong>Ashburton</strong>,by<br />
phoning Council on 03307 7700 or by<br />
emailing info@adc.govt.nz.<br />
Tenders aretobeenclosed in an<br />
envelope enfaced “Fairfield Road, Fairton<br />
LicencetoOccupy”and aretobeeither<br />
deliveredorpostedtoreach Councilby<br />
closingtimeof4pm, Wednesday27<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Tenders forthe sectionsclose withThe<br />
ChiefExecutiveOfficer, <strong>Ashburton</strong>District<br />
Council,POBOX 94, ASHBURTON7700.<br />
Highestorany tender notnecessarily<br />
accepted.<br />
Officerfor enquiries–AnnSmith,<br />
PropertyOfficer<br />
ASHBURTON DOG PARK<br />
Arborists will be at the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Dog<br />
Park today Thursday<strong>14</strong><strong>October</strong> and<br />
tomorrow Friday15<strong>October</strong> with heavy<br />
machinerytoremove trees, anddog<br />
ownersand their petsare being askedto<br />
stayclear.<br />
Thepark is closeduntil Decemberwhile<br />
extensiverepairsand improvementsare<br />
made following theMay flooding event.<br />
The park will have separate areasfor<br />
largeand small dogs. Council'sotherdog<br />
exercise areasare open.<br />
PUBLICNOTICES<br />
LABOURDAY RUBBISH<br />
AND RECYCLING<br />
Therewill be no change to kerbside<br />
collections on LabourDay, Monday<br />
25 <strong>October</strong>. The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Resource<br />
Recovery Park will remain open but the<br />
Rakaia Resource Recovery Park will<br />
be closed.<br />
NEIL McCANN<br />
Group Manager InfrastructureServices<br />
PROPOSED ROAD<br />
CLOSURE<br />
Pursuanttothe Transport(Vehicular<br />
Traffic Road Closure) Regulations<br />
1965,noticeishereby giventhatthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil, forthe<br />
purpose of allowingCarol Johnstohold<br />
the Hyundai Mid CanterburySanta<br />
Parade, proposes to close thefollowing<br />
roads to ordinaryvehicular traffic forthe<br />
period indicated hereunder.<br />
Roads proposed to be closed:<br />
· MONA SQUARE, atKermode Street<br />
and Cass Street Intersections<br />
· KERMODE STREET, at EastStreet<br />
· CASSSTREET, at Mona Squareand<br />
WillsStreetintersections<br />
· MOORESTREET, atCass Street<br />
Intersection<br />
· TANCRED STREET, at Cass Street<br />
Intersection<br />
· BURNETTSTREET, at EastStreetand<br />
Cass StreetIntersections<br />
· HAVELOCK STREET, at Cass Street<br />
Intersection<br />
· CAMERON STREET, at Cass Street<br />
Intersection<br />
· VICTORIA STREET, at Cass Street and<br />
Wills Street Intersections<br />
· WILLSSTREET, at Cass Street and<br />
VictoriaStreetIntersections<br />
Period of Closure: From 10am until<br />
2pm on Saturday, 04 December <strong>2021</strong><br />
Anypersonobjectingtothe proposal<br />
is called upon to lodgenoticeoftheir<br />
objectionand grounds thereof in writing<br />
by 4.00 pm on Friday, 05 November<br />
<strong>2021</strong>, at the officeofthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
DistrictCouncil, 5BaringSquareWest,<br />
ASHBURTON 7700.<br />
NEIL McCANN<br />
Group Manager InfrastructureServices<br />
PROPOSED ROAD<br />
CLOSURE<br />
Pursuanttothe Transport(Vehicular<br />
Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965,<br />
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NEWS<br />
22 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Applications open for award<br />
Zonta <strong>Ashburton</strong> premier art winner Jacquelyn Greenbank (second<br />
from left) and young generation winner Mia Heywood with Zonta<br />
club members Judith Early (left) and Kathy McKimmie (right).<br />
Zonta <strong>Ashburton</strong> wants to<br />
encourageyoung women to<br />
get involvedinpublicaffairs<br />
and are seeking applications<br />
for their 2022 Young Women<br />
in Public AffairsAward.<br />
Zonta International’s<br />
Terrie Hunt said the award<br />
was for young women aged<br />
between 16 and 19, as at April<br />
1, 2022, who hadshown a<br />
commitment to being actively<br />
involved in their community<br />
in both leadershipand<br />
voluntaryroles to empower<br />
women.<br />
Public affairs referred to all<br />
aspects of community life<br />
where decisions havetobe<br />
made aboutissues relating to,<br />
and affecting communities in<br />
which people work and live.<br />
‘‘The application consists of<br />
completing afew essay<br />
questions and meeting up<br />
with apanel of local Zonta<br />
members,’’she said.<br />
‘‘One is then selected as the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>awardee and is<br />
then submitted for the Zonta<br />
D16/ New Zealand Award. The<br />
successful D16 New Zealand<br />
Awardee is then considered for<br />
one of ten international<br />
awards.’’<br />
Each award has amonetary<br />
prize.<br />
Zonta encouraged young<br />
women to pursue careers or<br />
seek leadership positions in<br />
public policy making,<br />
government and volunteer<br />
organizations and further their<br />
education with aview to get<br />
more women represented in<br />
key decisionmaking positions<br />
worldwide.<br />
‘‘The Young Women in<br />
PublicAffairs Award is a<br />
prestigiousaward recognised<br />
internationally by prospective<br />
employees and global<br />
organisations,’’ Mrs Hunt said.<br />
Applicants can email<br />
ashburton@zonta.org.nz to<br />
apply.<br />
Applications close November<br />
30.<br />
Funding boost for Silver Fern Farms<br />
SilverFern Farms (SFF) is<br />
welcoming $1 million of cofunding<br />
from the Government<br />
InvestmentinDecarbonising<br />
Industry (GIDI) Fundfor a$2.6<br />
million coalout projectatits<br />
Pareora processing site.<br />
The funding was asignificant<br />
boost to achieve the company’s<br />
commitment to end all coal use<br />
by 2030.<br />
The Pareora heatpump<br />
conversion projectisthe<br />
company’sthird successful<br />
project under the GIDI fund<br />
and represents another<br />
important step in SFF’s<br />
commitment in driving<br />
sustainability in the red meat<br />
sector.<br />
SilverFern Farms chief<br />
executive Simon Limmer said<br />
SFF was committed to<br />
reducing greenhouse gas<br />
emissions.<br />
“Support from the GIDI fund<br />
means we can make significant<br />
capital investments in low<br />
carbonenergy with certainty<br />
and is agreat example of how<br />
the private sector can<br />
collaborate with the<br />
Government for climatepositive<br />
outcomes,” he said.<br />
SFF has committed to a1.5<br />
degree science aligned target<br />
to reduce combined Scope 1<br />
and 2processing emissions by<br />
42% by 2030 (from a2020 base<br />
year) and will leadthe red meat<br />
sectorbyjoining the<br />
International Science Based<br />
Targets initiative by the end of<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
OUT AND ABOUT<br />
OCTOBER16<br />
St John garden walk fundraiser<br />
around the picturesque grounds of<br />
Rakaia Gardens at Dorie. Two<br />
sessions; 9.30am until 12.30pm and<br />
1.30pm until 4pm. Guided tours of<br />
thegardenbyRollinson family<br />
memberswill be at 11am and<br />
1.30pm.Entry $15, includes<br />
Devonshire tea.<br />
OCTOBER1823<br />
Bookarama, the annual charity<br />
fundraiserrunsatthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Sports Hall. Heapsofsecondhand<br />
books, puzzles, magazines and<br />
games up for sale.<br />
OCTOBER18<br />
Mid CanterburyFederationof<br />
Women’s Institutes is hosting a<br />
‘‘Meet in the Middle’ day to<br />
commemorate the 100 year<br />
anniversary of thenational<br />
organisation.The day, includes a<br />
picnic get together at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Domain ovalfrom 11.30amand a<br />
visit to viewadisplayset up at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Museum. All past,<br />
present and interested persons<br />
welcome. Bring lunch, thermosfor<br />
yourcuppa and alsoadecorated<br />
sunhat.<br />
OCTOBER30<br />
Smallbone Reserve Disc Golf<br />
Course openingday from 10.30am.<br />
Ribbon cutting,have ago, disc<br />
specials andmore. Great activity for<br />
all agesand abilities. forolder<br />
children from 7pm.Gold coin entry.<br />
Got aspecial eventplanned?<br />
email details to<br />
office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Get your vaccination andprotect<br />
the things we love.<br />
All these clinics will be open on Super Saturday–16<strong>October</strong> drop-ins available<br />
•AllentonPharmacy 10am - 4pm<br />
• Rakaia Medical 10am -4.30pm<br />
•Wises Pharmacy 9am - 1pm<br />
• <strong>Ashburton</strong> Life Pharmacy 10am -5pm<br />
•Three RiversHealth 8.30am -8.30pm<br />
•Eastfield Health at 248Tancred Street 9am - 4pm<br />
•<strong>Ashburton</strong> Health First 10am - 12noon<br />
•Methven Medical Centre10am - 4.30pm<br />
Vaccinate for life
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Weaver workshop<br />
NEWS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Nynke Piebenga (centre) offers advice to Paul SheldonandLeonie<br />
Hurrell at aworkshop at the Plains ComplexinTinwald.<br />
MICK.JENSEN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Avisiting master weaver has<br />
shared her skills, knowledge and<br />
enthusiasm at atwoday<br />
workshop in <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Award winningdesigner Nynke<br />
Piebengawas introduced to<br />
weaving in her home country of<br />
the Netherlands whenshe was in<br />
her twenties.<br />
In 1966she came to New<br />
Zealand and married asheep<br />
farmer and settled in the King<br />
Country and latertook up<br />
weaving as ahobby.<br />
She has studied and taught the<br />
craftovermany years.<br />
‘‘I love working withcolourand<br />
the loomismytool to combine<br />
colours and to make something<br />
beautiful.’’<br />
Mrs Piebengasaid weaving<br />
couldbeachallenge,but once<br />
mastered it offered arhythm that<br />
was both relaxing and satisfying.<br />
‘‘Teachingfor me is about<br />
taking weavers to thenext level<br />
and helping them master<br />
techniquesand improve.’’<br />
At the <strong>Ashburton</strong> weaving<br />
workshop seven women and one<br />
man, all novice weavers, were<br />
told about colour, fibreand<br />
texture.<br />
Mostused rigidheddlesto<br />
createsamples, while one used a<br />
four shaft loom.<br />
The techniqueused was called<br />
‘meet and separate’,which moves<br />
two butterflies of yarn towards<br />
each otheroraway fromeach<br />
other,insteadofmoving together<br />
in the same direction.<br />
Mrs Piebenga toldparticipants<br />
weaving was good for the brain,<br />
involved somemaths and was<br />
therapeutic.<br />
Weaving is acknowledgedas<br />
one of the oldest survivingcrafts<br />
in the worldand can be traced<br />
back to Neolithic times.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Creative Fibre,<br />
which has 64 members, intends<br />
setting up asubgroup to focus<br />
solelyonweaving.<br />
The group can be contactedby<br />
emailing to sue.allen@pobox.<br />
com.<br />
Walkway opens<br />
after clean-up<br />
TheMethvenwalkway, fromMt<br />
Hutt Station Road to the<br />
Rangitata diversion race, reopenedonSaturdayfollowing<br />
a<br />
cleanup of windblown trees in<br />
thearea.<br />
Contractors have been<br />
removingfallentrees and<br />
making the area safe after<br />
damage caused by lastmonth’s<br />
windstorm.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council<br />
community servicesgroup<br />
manager Steve Fabish said that<br />
section of thewalkwayhad been<br />
closedwhile contractors were<br />
working, but it would reopen in<br />
timefor theweekend.<br />
“Workisalso continuingon<br />
winddamaged trees at the<br />
Methven Cemetery and people<br />
are reminded to stay away until<br />
that area is safeagain.”<br />
Trees in the cemetery were<br />
damagedinthe winds andare<br />
being removed.<br />
Other trees at the northern<br />
end of the cemetery, near<br />
another section of the Methven<br />
walkway, are also being<br />
removed.<br />
The cemeteryismanaged by<br />
counciland Mr Fabishsaid<br />
worktoreopenthe walking<br />
trackwouldbeginassoonasthe<br />
tree removal wascomplete and<br />
the areatidiedup.<br />
“Weare askingpeopletostay<br />
clearinthe meantime, though<br />
we expect the work to be<br />
finished by Monday. “Council<br />
staff have alsobeen working<br />
withthe Methven Community<br />
Boardonadevelopment plan<br />
for the cemetery.<br />
‘‘Wenow have adraftplan<br />
that covers how to deal with the<br />
recent stormdamage andits<br />
implications forthe future.<br />
“A proper landscape plan is<br />
being prepared andwillbe<br />
presented to thecommunity<br />
board at its November<br />
meeting.”<br />
Mr Fabish saidthe immediate<br />
prioritywas to remove the<br />
dangerous treesand make the<br />
site safesopeople could visit<br />
thecemetery again and usethe<br />
nearby walkway.<br />
The lepers in costume during rehearsals in August for Jesus Christ Superstar.<br />
New dates for Jesus show<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Trust Event Centre<br />
(ATEC), in partnershipwith<br />
Variety Theatre<strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />
has resecured therights to<br />
stage Jesus Christ Superstar,<br />
andwill performthe showin<br />
Marchnext year.<br />
The joint production was<br />
set to haveseven showsfrom<br />
the end of August, but<br />
organisers wereforced to<br />
postponebecause of covid<br />
restrictions.<br />
Shows will now be from<br />
March 1926.<br />
ATEC manager andshow<br />
director Roger Farr said the<br />
old theatresaying of ‘‘the<br />
show mustgoon’’ could not be<br />
more appropriate than right<br />
now.<br />
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over the moon at resecuring<br />
therightstoJesus Christ<br />
Superstar.<br />
‘‘With over 7000 hours<br />
already committed to the<br />
production by ateamofover<br />
100performers, stage crew,<br />
wardrobe personnel,<br />
technicians, musiciansand<br />
theproduction team,itisjust<br />
toogood ashow to leave on<br />
theshelf. We have an<br />
exceptionalcast and it was so<br />
disappointing to have to make<br />
thecallofpostponingthings.’’<br />
Production manager Nicky<br />
Milmine said thenew dates<br />
suited95per centofthe<br />
original cast, including the<br />
leads, although somehad<br />
been unabletocommit to the<br />
newdates.<br />
Jesus ChristSuperstar will<br />
be amajorfundraiserfor<br />
ATEC andVariety Theatre<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>asboth continue to<br />
provideopportunities for all<br />
ages to engageand<br />
participate in performing<br />
arts.<br />
Thoseholding ticketsfor<br />
the <strong>2021</strong> shows will have their<br />
tickets automatically<br />
transferredtothe new dates,<br />
with the opportunity to<br />
change to an alternative<br />
performance date if not<br />
suitable.<br />
Ticket sales for the new<br />
dates arenow open.<br />
Anyone interested in<br />
registering for an audition<br />
can contactMelNeumann at<br />
melneumann21@gmail.com.
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24 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Running in relay<br />
Ateam fromRun andWalk<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>recentlytook partin<br />
the 81stannual Takaheto<br />
Akaroa relay.<br />
The eight lap road relay race<br />
startedatthe Sign of theTakahe<br />
in Christchurchand finished at<br />
the Akaroa Domain.<br />
Runnerscomplete lapsof<br />
distances ranging from6.8kmto<br />
10.7km,with terrain varying<br />
from flat to undulatingand from<br />
uphill to downhill.<br />
The race wastohavebeenthe<br />
National Championships, but<br />
with covid restrictions only<br />
teams from Canterburywere<br />
allowed to take part.<br />
Some92teams took part.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>competed in the<br />
Masters Men’s Bsection and<br />
finished acreditable 6th place<br />
out of 12 teamsand in atime of<br />
6h:43m:30s.<br />
Lap timeswere: lap 1Steve<br />
Viex48m:18s; lap 2Tam Grant<br />
53m:58s; lap 3Ian Broadbelt<br />
48m:35s; lap 4Gabby Simpson<br />
44m:48s; lap 5LisaCampbell<br />
57m:48s; Lap6JeremyHayes<br />
37m:00s; lap 7Kenny Johnston<br />
52m:43s; lap 8GaryWhiting 1h:<br />
00m:21s.<br />
Ahighlightfor the teamwas<br />
last laprunner Gary Whiting,<br />
whocompeted in the race in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>coloursfor the40th,<br />
andfor the 44th time overall.<br />
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jnr on stage at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event Centre. PHOTO: ASHBURTONONLINE<br />
Mermaid show ahit<br />
Relay runners (from left) Tam Grant, Lisa Campbell, Ian Broadbelt,<br />
Gary Whiting, Kenny Johnston, Gabby Simpson, Jeremy Hayes and<br />
Steve Viex.<br />
PHOTO SUPPLIED<br />
There’s something aboutlive<br />
theatre that feels so needed<br />
right about now. Nothing<br />
beatsdimmed lights ,a<br />
buzzing cast, crew and an<br />
audience waiting forthe lights<br />
to go up on opening night. Mid<br />
Canterbury Children’s<br />
Theatrehaveonce again lit up<br />
thestage at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
TrustEvent Centre with a<br />
stunningperformance of The<br />
Little Mermaid.<br />
From stunningcostumes,<br />
gorgeousprops anda<br />
beautiful cast,the under<br />
watershow came to life.<br />
MCCT have afabulous<br />
reputation of creating an<br />
amazing set andthisshowwas<br />
no exception. From the<br />
beautifullydesigned coral<br />
reef to theboat used in ‘kiss<br />
thegirl’ it is clear how<br />
dedicated thecrew areto<br />
creating theatremagic. A<br />
huge roundofapplause goes<br />
to thecreative minds that<br />
broughtthisshow to stage.<br />
With plenty of standout up<br />
andcoming performers a<br />
special mention goes to a<br />
beautiful Arielwho graced<br />
thestage with agorgeous<br />
performance of ‘Part of your<br />
world’ leaving goosebumps.<br />
MollyMcKennagave therole<br />
so much feeling and put her<br />
allinto thecharacter.Brooke<br />
Miller who played Ursula has<br />
done amagnificent jobat<br />
being astrongperformerwith<br />
an amazing stage presence.<br />
Everyonewas in awe<br />
watching her perform<br />
‘unfortunatesouls’ as she took<br />
control of thestage. Of course<br />
astunning,clever wee crab<br />
known as Sebastiansang the<br />
most well known songs from<br />
the movie. The catchysongs<br />
lead by CharlotteLivingstone<br />
leftanimpressionon<br />
everyoneasthe songs could<br />
be heardafter the<br />
performance. Aspecial<br />
mentionalso goes to Madeline<br />
Howden who playsFlounder.<br />
The best friend of Arielwho<br />
becomesmore braveand<br />
confidentthroughout the<br />
show. Agorgeous costume and<br />
character who sings<br />
beautifully in ‘she’s in love’<br />
with the beautiful Mersisters.<br />
The hilarious Scuttle and<br />
Chef Louis added some<br />
comedy to their solos as well.<br />
Howcan we forget the<br />
master minds behind the<br />
show; the directing team.<br />
JessieThomson hasbuilt up<br />
quitethe reputation with her<br />
choreography and did not<br />
disappoint. Her adaptability<br />
from working withadults and<br />
children brings outthe best in<br />
her performers. She should<br />
take great prideinall she’s<br />
done to turn these kids (and<br />
some adults) into beautiful<br />
dancers, movers and groovers.<br />
JoCastelow had taken on two<br />
shows at the same time! Need<br />
Isay more.<br />
Although JesusChristdid<br />
notgoahead,her workinto all<br />
thesoloists andharmonies<br />
neverdisappoints in any of<br />
hershows shemusically<br />
directs.This wasn’tCherie<br />
Livingstone’s firstrodeo<br />
either. Working withchildren<br />
andkeeping them engaged<br />
throughout this season has<br />
made the show. Your passion<br />
forgetting this show on stage<br />
really shows and that passion<br />
fortheatrehas nowsparked<br />
somethinginside those kids. A<br />
huge congratulations to the<br />
directing team for all your<br />
hard work anddedication.<br />
Ialwaysfind it so special to<br />
seechildren onstage falling<br />
in lovewith musical theatre.<br />
Thechildren shouldall be<br />
very proud of themselves for<br />
what they’veaccomplished.<br />
Especiallyduring these<br />
strangecovid times abreak<br />
wasavery unfortunate turn of<br />
events. But theMCCTpushed<br />
on through with their<br />
directing team and cast,and<br />
didwhat was thoughtcould be<br />
impossible.Cherie<br />
Livingstone, Jo Castelowand<br />
Jessie Thomsonhave<br />
whipped these kids intoshape<br />
in lesstime than anticipated.<br />
Congratulations to all those<br />
involved and Ihope you’vegot<br />
those children hooked into<br />
musicaltheatre.<br />
Review by EmilyJane Farr<br />
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No Limits Netball<br />
sessions on court<br />
Mid Canterbury Netball is<br />
holding aNoLimits Netball day<br />
nextmonth at EA Networks<br />
Centre to show anyone can play.<br />
Theday will be all about<br />
giving peoplewith adisabilitya<br />
chance to get outoncourt and<br />
give netball agoin asafe,<br />
inclusiveand welcoming<br />
environment.<br />
The centrehas beenrunning<br />
successful weekly netball<br />
sessions forpeople with<br />
disabilities, which beganafter<br />
alocalgroupfromCCS<br />
DisabilityAction started<br />
attending Mid Canterbury<br />
Netball’s regular walking<br />
netball sessions.<br />
Walking netballsessions, for<br />
all, run on Tuesdaymornings at<br />
9.30am during term time,and<br />
are followed by asession from<br />
10.30am especially for those<br />
with disabilities.<br />
Mid Canterbury Netball<br />
development officer Natalie<br />
Corbett said calling it No Limits<br />
Netball wasaboutbreaking<br />
downbarriers and showing<br />
people anything waspossible.<br />
“It’s beenanamazingthing to<br />
be involved with,these guys<br />
andgirlsare justsoawesome to<br />
workwith and we all haveso<br />
much fun,” she said.<br />
“There’s alot of laughs, and<br />
everyone cheerseveryone else<br />
on,and it’s been incredible to<br />
watch the development in their<br />
ball skills fromwhenwefirst<br />
started,tonow.”<br />
No Limits Netball wasbeing<br />
made possible from funding<br />
receivedfrom SportNew<br />
Zealand’s Tu Manawa Active<br />
Aotearoa Fund.<br />
TheNoLimitsNetball Day,<br />
on November 6, will start witha<br />
session for juniors (ages518)<br />
from10.30am1pm, and include<br />
skills and gamesfor all<br />
abilities, and asession for<br />
those 18 and overwill run from<br />
2pm4.30pm.<br />
People couldcomealongasa<br />
teamto play, or comealong as<br />
an individual to make new<br />
friends. At the end of the day it<br />
wasall about givingitago.<br />
SPORT<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Some of the <strong>Ashburton</strong> College rowers docking after an early morning training on Lake Hood.<br />
Rowersonthewater<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Collegerowers<br />
have been busy building<br />
staminaand refining<br />
technique at atrainingcamp<br />
held at Lake Hood over the<br />
holidays.<br />
There arearound 20 rowers<br />
thisyear, including three<br />
novices, and an even split of<br />
boys and girls.<br />
The first regatta of the<br />
season is scheduled for the<br />
end of the month andwill be<br />
the Aoraki1000.<br />
The opener at Lake<br />
Ruataniwhawill feature1km<br />
races and will be runin<br />
conjunction with the NZ<br />
Masters Championships.<br />
Other regattas will be<br />
contested over the usual 2km<br />
distance.<br />
Updatedcovid protocols for<br />
regattas are expectedtobe<br />
released soonbyRowingNew<br />
Zealand andregattas will be<br />
able to operate under Level 2<br />
restrictions, but with no<br />
spectators.<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong>College<br />
rowersare coached by Justin<br />
Wall and have club and school<br />
regattas until March.<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Sailing Club’s learntosail sessions restart Sunday.<br />
Sailing open day<br />
at Lake Hood<br />
Firsttime sailors, and all<br />
returning yachties, are invited<br />
to take to the calm waters of<br />
Lake Hood this Sundayfor the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Sailing Club’s learntosailopen<br />
day.<br />
The event, which kicks off the<br />
club’sannual learntosail<br />
programme,isforchildren<br />
aged fromeight through to<br />
adult and takes placeonthe<br />
lessbusy extension of the main<br />
lake; the route is signposted<br />
from the road.<br />
Veteran members from the<br />
club pass on their sailing<br />
knowledgeand skills using<br />
beginners Optimist yachts or<br />
intermediate levelPiccolo or<br />
Firebugyachts.<br />
New members can learn<br />
aboutrigging, steering and<br />
body positioning and get to<br />
learnonthe water underthe<br />
watchfuleyeofthe seasoned<br />
instructors.<br />
Theweeklyprogramme<br />
operates duringschool terms<br />
one and four, andruns every<br />
Sunday(except longweekends)<br />
at Lake Hood from 11am. There<br />
is asmall charge per session.<br />
Model boat enthusiasts,who<br />
are also membersofthe sailing<br />
club, runtheir weekly sessions<br />
after the sailingprogramme.<br />
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SPORTS RESULTS<br />
26 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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TINWALD CYCLING CLUB<br />
Ashley Wilson made the best possible<br />
start to his cycling season taking victory in<br />
Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Brad Hudson Flooring,<br />
Mathieson CharteredAccountants, 36km<br />
handicap event around the Wakanui-<br />
Haketere block on Sunday.<br />
Wilson made asolo mid race break, riding<br />
strongly to find the front and held on to take<br />
the major spoils.<br />
Co-marker Nig Chatterton chased<br />
bravely, holding out the fast charging group<br />
behind to secure second place.<br />
Sam Barltrop backed up this previous<br />
week’s top effort, claiming the final podium<br />
position.<br />
Monique Brake, Ben Knights, and Gareth<br />
Lewis continued their good early season form<br />
to round out the top six.<br />
Scratch marker Steve Hands took fastest<br />
time honours, riding the distance in aquick<br />
49.29.<br />
Larry Neal and Kyle Gray secured second<br />
and third time.<br />
The juniors and division 2competed over<br />
16km.<br />
Honor Bradford rode strongly to get to the<br />
front of the race and maintain agap to the<br />
chasing riders to secure the victory.<br />
Thomas Stevensonlaid down another top<br />
ride to take second place.<br />
Back marker Isabella Inglis rode through<br />
the field to secure third place and in doing so<br />
recorded the fastest time, covering the<br />
course in 29.44.<br />
Sarah Gould, Leah Reid, and Charlotte<br />
Neal filled the top half dozen.<br />
Asolid number of division 2riders went to<br />
the line.<br />
Nina Bradford made it agreat day for the<br />
Bradford stable, claiming the win and fastest<br />
time honours.<br />
Janette Hooper backed up last week’s<br />
win with asolid second place performance.<br />
Kerry Clough was in the thick of the finish<br />
to secure third place.<br />
Next week the Club will contest a45km<br />
handicap event around the Dawson’s Road<br />
block.<br />
ASHBURTON GOLF CLUB<br />
Saturday 9/10/<strong>2021</strong><br />
Club Championship Semi-Final Winners;<br />
Senior: Adrian Hopwood and Owen Miller.<br />
Intermediate: Blair Snowball and Sebastian<br />
McMillian.<br />
Junior A: Matt Tait and Al Jopson.<br />
Junior B: George Brown and Don<br />
McQuarters.<br />
Club Championship Plate Semi-Final<br />
Winners;<br />
Senior: Brendon Davidson and Paul May.<br />
Intermediate: Tim Newton and Pete<br />
Morrison.<br />
Junior A: Daren Peace and Mitchell<br />
Stoddart.<br />
Junior B: Dave Robertson and Bryan<br />
Donaldson.<br />
Competition: Par Round<br />
The Radius Care player of the day was:<br />
Jeff Williamson +4<br />
2nd Robert Coyle +4<br />
Other good score were Grant Hastie +4,<br />
Ivan Blain +1, Murray Wackrow 0, Jason<br />
Overend 0, Murray Moorhead 0,Brian Fauth<br />
0, Josh Coyle 0and Brent Clarke 0.<br />
Twos: Terry Kingsbury x2,Blair Franklin<br />
x2, Mitchell Stoddart, Ben Niles, Steve<br />
Vivian, Chris Lovelock, Brent Clarke, Charlie<br />
Alexander, Tim Newton, Hamish Niles and<br />
Brent MacGregor.<br />
Eagle of the Day: Peter Walker No 13#<br />
Nearest The Pins:<br />
Hole 4# Dock’s Seafood Bar &Grill: Brent<br />
Smith<br />
Hole 8# South Island Seeds Processing &<br />
Storage Co: Sebastian McMillian<br />
Hole 12# Value Plus: Charlie Alexander<br />
Hole <strong>14</strong># Three Stooges: Brown<br />
Bombers: Jeff Williamson<br />
Hole6# Hamish Niles Shout!!: Terry Kingsbury<br />
Hole 9# Ton’s Thai Longest Putt: Al<br />
Jopson<br />
Bonus Spot Prize:<br />
Alluvial Restaurant Tinwald Spot Prize:<br />
Hamish Niles<br />
Birdie Jackpot Hole: 18#<br />
Nett Eagle Jackpot Hole: 18#<br />
Saturday 9Hole Competition<br />
American Stableford<br />
Harvey Bakehouse Winner of the day:<br />
Peter Woods 30pts<br />
2nd Murray Lister 29pts<br />
3rd Peter Stetchman 28pts<br />
4th Gavin Johnston 28pts<br />
5th Gordon Clinton 28pts.<br />
Saturday Golf 16/10/<strong>2021</strong>:<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Club Championship Finals:<br />
Sunday Golf 17/10/<strong>2021</strong><br />
Morning report 7;30am for 8:00am Tee<br />
Off.<br />
Afternoon report 12:00pm for 12:30pm<br />
Tee Off.<br />
9 Holers report 1:00pm to 1:30pm for<br />
start.<br />
ASHBURTON MSA<br />
OUTDOOR BOWLING CLUB<br />
Friday Triples played at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Bowling<br />
Club on 8th <strong>October</strong> kindly sponsored by<br />
Skip 2ItFlooring Xtra and Greg Donaldson<br />
Contracting.<br />
Ist: L. Muir, C. Dennis, J. Argyle.3 wins 16<br />
ends 49 points<br />
2nd: H. Goodall, S. Maw, L. Spargo.3<br />
wins 15 ends 32 points<br />
3rd: R. McGarry, G. Clarke, D. McEvedy.<br />
3wins <strong>14</strong> ends 27 points<br />
ASHBURTON MSA<br />
PETANQUE CLUB<br />
Womens Singles -winner Chris Taylor,<br />
runner-up Rewa Kyle, third Carol Hogg<br />
Mens Singles -winner Neville Bensdorp,<br />
runner-up Richard Browne, third Jonathan<br />
Crum<br />
ASHBURTON 9HOLERS<br />
Last week the first (annual) Bruce Leighton<br />
Shield Mixed Bloodsome was won by Neil<br />
Gibbs and Muriel Morgan (36.5). Runners-up<br />
were Robynne Nicholl and Bruce Leighton<br />
(37) and Terry O'Reilly and Tonee Hurley<br />
(38).<br />
Fairlie Matsinger won the Flowers @the<br />
Gate lucky card draw. On <strong>14</strong>th <strong>October</strong>, we<br />
will play at Mayfield (9:15am). Saturday, 16th<br />
<strong>October</strong> is the Finals' Day for Club Championships.<br />
The 9Hole Championship Trophies finalists<br />
are Sam Prince & Peter Woods and<br />
Tonee Hurley &Jenny Matthews.<br />
The Sega Golf 9Hole Trophies finalists<br />
are Tong King & Murray Lister and Joy<br />
Nicholas &Elaine King. Times to be advised.<br />
Health<br />
&<br />
Wellbeing<br />
Chiropractic and health<br />
A chiropractor is a healthcare professional who<br />
specialises in the health and function of the spine and<br />
nervous system. These principles were formed into<br />
adistinct approach in 1895 by an American named<br />
Daniel David Palmer –“D. D. Palmer”.<br />
Chiropractic is knowntohelpwith back and neck pain<br />
together with headaches. However it can also help<br />
with total health and well-being. It’s about helping<br />
people to feel great and get the most out of life by<br />
having awell-functioning spine working at itsoptimal<br />
potential.<br />
Howdoes this work?The spine protects the spinal cord<br />
which is part ofthe central nervous system. The spine<br />
acts likeaset of armour which is made up of segments<br />
thatcan bend and move naturally which in turnallows<br />
the body to move.<br />
Aspinal segment consists of two vertebrae and the<br />
joints that connect them. There isadisc in-between<br />
each vertebrathatactsasacushion.<br />
Underneath that armour there is a whole lot<br />
happening.Messages travel from around the body,up<br />
the spinal cord and intothe brain. Thebrain processes<br />
those messages and sends replies back down the<br />
spinal cord to tell the body how torespond creating<br />
one big information highway.<br />
Sometimes, the wear and tear of everyday life can<br />
impactonthe spine andcausespinalsegments to move<br />
in away thatisdifferenttonormal–inadysfunctional<br />
way. That wear and tear can happen gradually from<br />
poor posture, or it can happen suddenly as in asports<br />
injuries or amotor vehicle accident.<br />
Because of the close relationship between the spine<br />
and the nervous system, everyday strains can actually<br />
impactthe flowofinformation between the brain and<br />
the body.Messages maynot be delivered to the brain,<br />
or they maybeinaccurate<br />
When thatmiscommunication occurs due to abnormal<br />
movementinthe spine,called a‘vertebral subluxation’<br />
bychiropractors,thereisadisruptiontotheinformation<br />
from the body to the brain, and the brains ability to<br />
respond.This is when Chiropractors use gentle spinal<br />
adjustments to correct the vertebral subluxation to<br />
allow the spine to function better creating improved<br />
communication between the body and the brain.<br />
If you would like to know more, or have a free<br />
Chiropractic assessment, phone 308-9516 or book<br />
online at www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz<br />
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Moore Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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Opening hours:<br />
Monday to Friday 9-5pm<br />
Saturday and after hours<br />
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57 Oak Grove, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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ACC and<br />
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Hurunui Garden Festival<br />
Thursday28 th<br />
to Sunday 31 st<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
A bounty of gardens to admire and inspire, will<br />
be on show in the Hurunui district this Spring.<br />
The Hurunui Garden Fesval (HGF) has 22 gardens, in six<br />
clusters, on offer, and runs from Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 28 to<br />
Sunday,<strong>October</strong> 31 from 9am to 5pmeach day.<br />
Some favourite gardens return, along with seven new<br />
ones. Therewill be maps of each garden to download and<br />
print from the HGF website.<br />
Thisyear forthe first me, there is the opportunitytowalk<br />
inside someofHurunui’s outstanding historic homesteads.<br />
Also on offer is a showcase of local arsts, their<br />
place of work and beauful exhibits for sale.<br />
LyndaHallinan, agardener,author, broadcaster, journalist,<br />
part-me farmer, parent and plantaholic, will join the<br />
fesval for two chats —one during an aernoon tea and<br />
the other will be adinner talk.<br />
For half her life, the former editor of New Zealand<br />
Gardener magazine has been digging up ideas and<br />
inspiraon for growing food and flowers inKiwi gardens.<br />
She lives with her family inthe foothills ofthe Hunua<br />
Ranges, south-east ofAuckland, and iscurrently spling<br />
her me between her large country garden and asmall<br />
colonial coage renovaon project.<br />
She isalso launching anew book, The Joy ofGardening,<br />
this year.<br />
Julia Atkinson-Dunn, from the home and garden website<br />
Studiohome.co.nz and author of the beginner’s gardening<br />
book,Petal Power, will speak at three gardens on different<br />
days.<br />
With a background in wring, design and art, Julia<br />
fell firmly in love with gardening while transforming<br />
her small Christchurch patch just 4 1/2 years ago.<br />
The fesvalwas launched in 2018byagroup of keen local<br />
garden owners to help the Hurunui district recover from<br />
the impact of the devastang earthquake of November<br />
2016.<br />
It hasbecomeapopular event, with many visitorsmaking<br />
it along weekend so they can enjoy asmany gardens as<br />
possible, along with the many aracons the district has<br />
on offer.<br />
Hurunui Garden FesvalIncorporated (HGF),iscommied<br />
to invesng back in itscommunity.<br />
If it makes areasonable profit, it will give one graduang<br />
secondary school student, whose home isinthe Hurunui<br />
district, ascholarshiptothe value of $2000towards study<br />
in horculture, agriculture, landscape design or arelated<br />
field, at their choice of university or instuteoftechnology.<br />
The scholarship is on offer now, and is only made when<br />
HGF makes areasonable profit from its annual event.<br />
■ The website shop -(hurunuigardenfesval.com) -is<br />
now open for cket sales, including an earlybird special<br />
unl August 31-buy 10 and get one free. Admissions is<br />
$10for an adulttovisit eachgarden, payable on the dayas<br />
you enter the garden. Children 18 years ofage and under<br />
accompanied by an adult mayenter forfree.<br />
Please have cash with you, asthe gardens cannot process<br />
electronic payments. Alternately you can purchase a10<br />
cketadmissionpack through the website.<br />
Tickets availablenow from<br />
hurunuigardenfesval.com
CLUB NEWS<br />
28 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Altrusa <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
We meet again! Members<br />
attended an International<br />
Night, with Mariana from<br />
Brazil as the speaker. Books on<br />
Wheels has started again with<br />
members working with the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Library to deliver<br />
and collect books.<br />
We contributed canned food<br />
for the local foodbank to<br />
remember World Food Day.<br />
The freezer full of preprepared<br />
food, and violas and<br />
toys, donated for the Flood<br />
Appeal, was much appreciated.<br />
The Literacy Committee has<br />
presented the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Maternity Ward with bright<br />
ABC cards. They had 500+<br />
entries from 17 local schools for<br />
their Bookmarks competition.<br />
The Spring Garden raffle will<br />
be at the Farmers Market, and<br />
also at other <strong>Ashburton</strong> sites.<br />
The International Literacy Day<br />
was celebrated at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Public Library with<br />
acolourful detailed display.<br />
The Health Bursary<br />
application process is under<br />
way. Fun Stationery has been<br />
packaged for children visiting<br />
the Hakatere Marae at times of<br />
crisis in the community, such as<br />
the floods.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Lions<br />
President Roger Paterson<br />
welcomed Mayor Neil Brown<br />
and wife Judy, prospective<br />
members David and Hilary<br />
Ward, visitors from the Hinds<br />
and County Lions and spouses /<br />
partners of Lions members.<br />
The Lions have paid for the<br />
replacement of the damaged<br />
memorial stone at Community<br />
House. Aletter of<br />
acknowledgement was received<br />
from Lion Mike and Dianne<br />
Hanham to club members who<br />
assisted with the tidy up of<br />
flood damaged fences at their<br />
property.<br />
The three minute speaker<br />
was Lion Bruce Ferriman. Born<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, Bruce has two<br />
daughters and six<br />
grandchildren. He attended<br />
Hinds School and <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
College. He did an<br />
apprenticeship in building,<br />
working for avariety of local<br />
builders. Bruce retired in 20<strong>14</strong>.<br />
He is an active member of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club and<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Woodworkers Club.<br />
He also volunteers mowing<br />
lawns at Trotts Gardens.<br />
Our after dinner guest<br />
speaker was Mayor Neil Brown,<br />
who spoke knowledgeably and<br />
passionately about avariety of<br />
local issues. He discussed the<br />
floods that impacted Mid<br />
Canterbury and the Council<br />
response to this. The district<br />
was declared aCivil Defence<br />
emergency –something that<br />
had never occurred in the<br />
district before. There was very<br />
good national media coverage<br />
of the floods.<br />
Neil addressed the Three<br />
Waters Scheme –storm, waste<br />
and drinking water. There are<br />
some issues and reservations to<br />
work through as to whether<br />
ADC will opt in or out of the<br />
scheme. Community<br />
consultation will follow and the<br />
ADC will make adecision after<br />
this. Overall district waste and<br />
drinking water are in good<br />
shape.<br />
The Fairton shunting yard<br />
project is aKiwirail, ADC,<br />
Government partnership.<br />
Costing $<strong>14</strong> million, $2 million<br />
will be contributed from<br />
Government. The relocated site<br />
will enable increased potential<br />
for rail. Part of the current<br />
shunting site will potentially be<br />
used as an additional car park.<br />
Council has recently passed<br />
that the location of the second<br />
river bridge development will<br />
be on the end of Chalmers Ave.<br />
The Civic Centre and Library<br />
rebuild will cost $56 million,<br />
including acontingency. The<br />
likely end date is around<br />
February 2023 –adelay of<br />
several months.<br />
Mayor Brown discussed the<br />
current CBD upgrade,<br />
acknowledging disruptions for<br />
shop owners. The main costs<br />
are from underground work <br />
water, storm water, phone,<br />
fibre, power systems have all<br />
been upgraded. Raingardens<br />
will capture water run off from<br />
the roads. Keeping East Street<br />
open has been apriority.<br />
Aand PShow gates and the<br />
Playhouse Raffle are upcoming<br />
/current projects for the Club.<br />
These will potentially affected<br />
by Covid levels. The Golf<br />
Tournament is now to be held<br />
on <strong>14</strong> <strong>October</strong>.<br />
The Club voted to replace the<br />
food trailer deep fryer, oven<br />
and hobs, which were second<br />
hand when the trailer was first<br />
built.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Bowling Club<br />
On Thursday the Ladies<br />
Championship Fours got under<br />
way with two matches being<br />
played. Circumstances out of<br />
our control have prevented any<br />
further play of these<br />
championship matches at<br />
present, but hopes are high for<br />
next Thursday.<br />
Also on Thursday Club<br />
Members took to the green with<br />
our fellow bowlers from MSA<br />
and it really was alovely day for<br />
bowling, sunshine with afrisky<br />
breeze! There was quite a<br />
gathering in the Club room<br />
afterwards!<br />
At the MSA Friday Triples –<br />
played at <strong>Ashburton</strong> –<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> once again figured<br />
with Heather Goodall’s team<br />
(with LSpargo, SMaw) placed<br />
2nd, and RMcGarry as part of a<br />
composite team placed 3rd.<br />
The Saturday Rollover<br />
Triples went ahead this week,<br />
with aslightly reduced number<br />
to last week, but which<br />
included our MSA fellow<br />
bowlers. Our men were playing<br />
Championship triples and fours<br />
which probably had abearing<br />
on the numbers attending the<br />
rollover. In 1st place with 2<br />
wins, 5ends, <strong>14</strong> points were M<br />
Skilling, ABlain, BKellett, A<br />
Gibbs and in 2nd place were R<br />
Mitchell, RKeeling, HGray and<br />
GHurrell with 1win, 7ends.<br />
At Hampstead, also on<br />
Saturday, the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Pairs<br />
team of GEder and WLee,<br />
reached the last 8ofthe Sub<br />
Centre pairs. Well done,<br />
gentlemen!<br />
Sunday the 10th saw 60<br />
bowlers –reps from Country/<br />
Mid and South Canterbury –<br />
playing on both of <strong>Ashburton</strong>’s<br />
greens, with 6of<strong>Ashburton</strong>’s<br />
men (resplendent in blue and<br />
white) among the number<br />
acting as markers. The greens<br />
and surroundings were acredit<br />
to the groundsmen! The<br />
winners were Canterbury<br />
Country, with South Cant. 2nd<br />
and midCant. 3rd.<br />
Congratulations to our<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> bowlers selected for<br />
the midCanterbury men’s and<br />
ladies squads, namely Brentton<br />
Donaldson, Barbara Ewing and<br />
Leonie Spargo.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Ladies started<br />
their week by taking part in the<br />
Hefford Shield at Methven on<br />
Monday –two teams playing in<br />
the morning and one in the<br />
afternoon. Results will be<br />
forthcoming.<br />
The postponed Murton Cup<br />
Ladies Fours, originally<br />
scheduled for Monday 4th<br />
<strong>October</strong> at Rakaia, will now be<br />
played on Monday 1st<br />
November at Rakaia.<br />
Areminder that the Ladies<br />
Chartered Clubs tournament<br />
will be held at <strong>Ashburton</strong> for 5<br />
days commencing on Monday<br />
morning, 22nd <strong>October</strong>.<br />
Good bowling everyone! But,<br />
remember the protocols,<br />
because it’s not going away!<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Dahlia Circle<br />
The first table show and<br />
meeting for the 2020/21 season<br />
of the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Dahlia Circle<br />
was held with so many beautiful<br />
blooms making it on to the<br />
tables with 102 entries.<br />
John Cuthbertson kindly<br />
judged the blooms, the entries<br />
having held up well in the<br />
recent winds and heat with<br />
some stunning blooms on<br />
display.<br />
Ameeting was held in<br />
conjunction followed by tea/<br />
coffee and nibbles.<br />
The main fundraiser for the<br />
circle is the annual tuber sale<br />
on Saturday <strong>October</strong> 23 at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Farmers Market<br />
from 9am until noon. It is cash<br />
only.<br />
The Champion Bloom was<br />
awarded to Brian Glassey for<br />
his daffodil ‘Rhonda’.<br />
Our next meeting will be held<br />
on Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 19 at the<br />
Tinwald Hall at 6.30pm. All<br />
welcome.<br />
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Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />
To make an appointmentcallyour regular GP 24/7.<br />
Sunday17th <strong>October</strong> is<br />
Eastfield Health, 135 Tancred Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Consultations will be by appointmentonly.<br />
To make an appointmentcall your 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 />
MENZ MEDICAL OFFER:<br />
Vasectomy Scalpel-less<br />
Technique $499; Sexual<br />
Health: Erectile Dysfunction,<br />
Premature Ejaculation; Warrant<br />
of Fitness: Full Medical<br />
for Men. —Ph. 03-981-8181<br />
or 0800-4- MALES, 912<br />
Colombo St, Christchurch,<br />
www.menz medical.com<br />
www.vasectomy.co.nz<br />
EveryHome<br />
EveryWeek-that’s<br />
Phone 308 7664<br />
199 Burnett Street<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2376123<br />
For more information<br />
www.ateventcentre.co.nz<br />
HotelCalifornia–TheEagles Experience<br />
Friday 5th November 8pm<br />
Adult $61* /Group 6$56 each* /Child 13 &under $32*<br />
It’s time to check into the Hotel California -<br />
The Eagles Experience with this captivating<br />
live concert and stage show saluting the<br />
extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue<br />
of The Eagles. With astage full of show<br />
stopping voices and musicians this is a<br />
tribute you will truly appreciate.<br />
Wonderland Glow Show – Little Green ManProductions<br />
Thursday 2nd December<br />
0-5 year olds 10am, $13.50* / 6-12 year olds 11.30am $15.50*<br />
Join the Glow Show team with a‘Kiwified’<br />
interpretation of Alice and Wonderland. Let<br />
your imagination soar as you are transported<br />
into another world of giant scale glow-in-thedark<br />
puppetry for tamariki, educators and<br />
whanau. Come along and see the 8metre<br />
caterpillar, giant flowers and March hare on<br />
the loose!<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
*Service fees apply<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
MUSHROOM COMPOST<br />
Nowisthe time to dig in our topqualitymushroom<br />
compost to your vegetable garden. Ideal to replenish nutrients<br />
used by previous crops and improvethe soil structure.<br />
It also adds beneficial micro-organisms to thetired soil.<br />
$50 per cubic metreor$10 bag.<br />
Freedelivery within town boundary.<br />
Open 6daysaweek at our Tinwald yard,<br />
208 Maronan Road. Phone 021 129 8936 or 03 308 3331<br />
PAUL’S Garden Nursery,<br />
101 Harrison St, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Tomato, vegetable and<br />
flower plants,<strong>14</strong> varieties of<br />
seed potatoes, seed yams<br />
and farm fresh, free range<br />
eggs available. Enquiries to<br />
Paul 027 278 1354. Open 7<br />
days.<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
2417586<br />
GARDENERS Specials.<br />
Sheep or Cow manure<br />
$8/bag. Medium-square linseed<br />
straw $50. Mediumsquare<br />
pea straw $60.<br />
Phone Alan 027 496 7136,<br />
Ian 027 286 3697. AHinds<br />
Lions Project.<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
WILSONS<br />
GLASS<br />
Wilsons Windscreens 2018 Ltd<br />
Autoglazier,Autoglazier Assistant<br />
Full time,permanent<br />
Wilson Windscreens is alocally owned company<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, seeking another staff member to<br />
join our small team. We work on alarge variety<br />
of vehicles, some overtime is available to service<br />
our customer base. The assistant role will have<br />
ongoing training. This person must be hard<br />
working, have good communication skills and a<br />
high qualityworkethic.<br />
All applications to be sent via email with any<br />
relevant references. Must have a clean driver’s<br />
licence.<br />
Pleasesend CV through to Bobat<br />
office@wilsonwindscreens.co.nz or<br />
contact03308 8485<br />
foraconfidential discussion.<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 />
2425049<br />
2423431<br />
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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ServiceAdvisor -<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Areyou mechanicallyminded? Doyou enjoybeingbusy?<br />
Ourbusy<strong>Ashburton</strong>dealership is seeking an experiencedservicetechnician/<br />
diesel mechanic who is looking to take the first step off the workshop floor<br />
on ajourney to Management. Understanding farmers and contractors needs<br />
while accessing time frames for repairs and issuing job instructions will bea<br />
vitalingredient forthis importantrole.<br />
CLAAS Harvest Centre Canterbury sell and services world leading brands like<br />
CLAAS,JCB andAMAZONE along with its sister company, Carrfields Machinery<br />
sellingNOVAG,MacDon,Coolamon and Anderson.<br />
ThePosition<br />
In this role you will be supported by ahighly experienced Service Manager,<br />
Service Administrator, and an enthusiastic service team. We pride ourselves<br />
on good old-fashioned serviceand have awillingnesstoensureour customers<br />
needs aremet in atimelymanner.<br />
Key responsibilities forthis role will involve:<br />
• Receiving customercalls and logging jobs<br />
• Schedulingofjobsfor the service staff<br />
• Writingupservicejobsand ensuring parts andoutwork areallocated<br />
• Scheduling and facilitating daily service stand up meetings<br />
(Training Provided)<br />
• Effectively communicating both externally and internally<br />
• Training andassisting apprentices when andifrequired<br />
Benefits<br />
We will ensure you receive ongoing training, personal development<br />
opportunities along with a great working environment and competitive<br />
remuneration.<br />
Skills and Experience<br />
Youwill require:<br />
• Qualificationsorexperience in agricultural repairs<br />
• A“team”attitude to everythingyou do<br />
• The abilitytotake on responsibilityandbeaccountable<br />
• The want to learnandgrow<br />
• AcleanClass1driver’slicence<br />
• NZresidencyoravalid NZ work visa<br />
HowtoApply<br />
If this sounds like aroleyou wouldenjoy, we would like to hear from you.<br />
To have aconfidential discussionaboutthe role,pleasecontact<br />
SteveCopping on 027622 9900.<br />
Want to get<br />
paid for your<br />
weeklywalk?<br />
2424209<br />
I’mMarythe Delivery<br />
Supervisor forthe <strong>Courier</strong>.<br />
I am looking for reliable<br />
people to deliver the <strong>Courier</strong><br />
each Thursday in the Tinwald,<br />
Hampstead and Allenton areas.<br />
If you are keen to find out more<br />
about this opportunity, please<br />
send me an email or give me a<br />
call and we can talk further.<br />
Please email mary.summerfield@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
or phone Mary on 03 308 7664<br />
forfurther details.<br />
FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />
EGGS. Local, fresh and freerange.<br />
Weekly deliveries<br />
direct to your door around<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Regular or<br />
occasional orders, you<br />
choose. Dolma Eggs,<br />
0211160252, or email d.<br />
raisbeck@xtra.co.nz<br />
FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />
POTATOES; Nadine, Red<br />
Rascall and Agria $1.25kg,<br />
or pre-ordered 10kg bags<br />
$10. Phone 03 308 3195 or<br />
027 531 9103. 81 Elizabeth<br />
Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
HOME SERVICES<br />
2425064<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.
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36 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Accounts Payable Administrator<br />
Areyou ACL’snextAdministrator Superstar?<br />
•Who arewe-ACLisaleadingcompany in Civil Contractingwith aworkforce<br />
in excess of <strong>14</strong>0 staff and has proven itself in adynamic and challenging<br />
market through performanceand quality.<br />
•Why arewerecruiting-Ateam member is relocating,socome andjoin our<br />
team where2days are never thesame in this busy role.<br />
•Whatare we looking for -Anenergetic,bright&bubbly administrator, with<br />
agreat senseofhumour.<br />
Keyattributes –<br />
• Awesome organisational skills<br />
• Multi-taskerextraordinaire<br />
• Strongattention to detail andexcellent dataentry skills<br />
• Brilliantcustomer serviceand communication skills<br />
• Theabilitytoworkwithin ateam and autonomously<br />
• Theabilitytoproblemsolveand think on your feet<br />
• Maintaincreditor recordsand othercompany records<br />
The role provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to broaden<br />
their transactional accounting experience inasupportive and collaborative<br />
environment.<br />
Reporting to ACL’sAccountant, you will be amember ofour small Finance<br />
team.The major focus of this position is performing the end-to-end Accounts<br />
Payable function and will be required tocarry out avariety ofadmin duties,<br />
along with answering the phones andgreeting people whocometoour front<br />
counter. While not specifically listed,abackgroundin payrollprocess would be<br />
an advantage.<br />
This positionwill be full time40hoursper week.<br />
To apply please emailyour CV along with acovering letter to:<br />
nicky.ellem@ashcon.co.nz<br />
Job Vacancy<br />
Position:<br />
Location:<br />
Hours of Work:<br />
Date Issued:<br />
Refugee SettlementSupportCaseworker<br />
(registered Social Worker)<br />
SaferMid CanterburyOffices,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
26hours perweek<br />
<strong>October</strong><strong>2021</strong><br />
The Refugee Settlement Support Service, Safer Mid Canterbury <strong>Ashburton</strong>, is<br />
looking foranew team member.Weare seeking someone who has abackground<br />
in Social Work and who islooking for achallenging and rewarding role as a<br />
Settlement Support Caseworker. The Refugee Settlement Support Service is<br />
contracted by MBIE to assist former refugees to participate fully and integrate<br />
socially and economically in their new community during their first 12 months<br />
in New Zealand.Ifyou like achallenge,enjoyengaging with people from diverse<br />
cultures,like working in an environmentwherenoday is the same,and areateam<br />
player, then this could be the perfect job for you. As caseworker you will be the<br />
primary support person for newly arriving families, overseeing their settlement<br />
process forthe first twelvemonths.This role also entails working alongside other<br />
agencies and services involved with the families.Our serviceiscurrently assisting<br />
in the settlementofformer refugees from Afghanistan.<br />
The person applying for this job must be a registered Social Worker with<br />
relevant experience and/or training in afield that furnishes them with the skills<br />
and experienceneeded foraposition of this type.Weare looking forcandidates<br />
with the following key attributes:<br />
• Abilitytorelate with and supportpeople from differentcultural backgrounds.<br />
• Agood understanding of relevantsocial services and agencies.<br />
• Understanding of confidentialityand privacyact practices.<br />
• Knowledge and/or experienceofrefugee or migrant settlementexperience.<br />
• Computerskills,including Exceland Word<br />
• Excellenttimemanagementand organisational skills<br />
• Hold acurrent motor vehicle driver’s licence and willing to travel to fulfil job<br />
requirements<br />
• Liveand work in the <strong>Ashburton</strong>region<br />
• Empathy with humanitarian causes<br />
• Enthusiasm and commitmenttoworkasateam member<br />
• High degreeofcultural competency<br />
To read the job description and download an application form go to:<br />
www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz careers page.<br />
Applications close Friday5th of November<br />
Forfurther question’s please contactAni Koperu on 03 308 1395<br />
Shssssssh..............it’s<br />
classified<br />
Ourclassified advertising Really<br />
works,and it WON’Tcost youanarm<br />
and aleg.Use the form in our paper<br />
or call at 199 Burnett St,<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
24 wordsfor $8. That’s abargain!<br />
2425854<br />
2426815<br />
2375513<br />
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JobOpportunities<br />
Learn to Swim Instructor<br />
Working in our purpose built facility, you will help us deliver quality swim<br />
instruction to awiderangeofcustomersfrombabies through to adults.<br />
We areseeking funand motivated individuals to joinour team on apermanent,<br />
part timebasis,withmorning andafternoon shifts available.<br />
No previousexperienceisrequiredasfulltraining will be provided.<br />
For more information about this vacancy and what the <strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />
Council hastoofferyou -see our website.<br />
Applications close Sunday,17<strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> CBD Caretaker<br />
We are looking for aproactive and good natured person who takes pride in<br />
their work and our town. Ideally,you will have previouscleaningexperience<br />
however attitude is keytothis role.<br />
This is apermanent, part-time position offering three permanent eight<br />
hour days per week. You may also be offered additional shifts to cover staff<br />
absences andperiods of peak workflow.<br />
To findout more about this vacancyand what the <strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil<br />
has to offer you -gotoour website.<br />
Applications close Wednesday, 20 <strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Customer ServiceOfficer<br />
Be the first pointofcontact forour customers, providingexceptional customer<br />
service, face to face,onthe phoneorvia email.<br />
To findout more about this vacancyand what the <strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictCouncil<br />
has to offer you -gotoour website.<br />
Applications close Wednesday, 20 <strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Field Support Officer<br />
We’relooking forajackorjillofall trades with greatpeople skills to become<br />
part of ourteamproviding general and race maintenancedutiesthroughout<br />
the district.<br />
Applications close Monday,25<strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Group Fitness Instructor<br />
Join our high performing gym team as aGroup Fitness Instructor, delivering<br />
awidespectrumoffitnessclasses to help our customersachievetheir health<br />
and fitness goals.<br />
Applications close Monday,25<strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
To find out more about these<br />
vacancies and what the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District Council has to offer you, go to<br />
our website.<br />
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers<br />
We’relooking foraparttime shop assistant<br />
in our Tinwald bakery.<br />
Theposition is for4daysaweek including<br />
Saturdays (approx.25hours aweek),<br />
with astartdate 8November <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Front-of-house and barista experience<br />
would be an advantage.<br />
If you’re interested,pleaseapply in person<br />
at the bakerywith your CV.<br />
I’M looking for aNanny for six<br />
weeks, three days per<br />
week, starting 20 <strong>October</strong>.<br />
Contact 021 0274 0165<br />
SPACE available for next<br />
weeks <strong>Courier</strong> -bequick!<br />
Talk to us about your advertising<br />
requirements. Phone<br />
308 7664 or call into our<br />
office at 199 Burnett Street,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
2425645<br />
ASHBURTON Scrap Metal<br />
Recyclers buy heavy metal<br />
etc. Free light-grade metal<br />
in-yard dumping 9am-5pm<br />
weekdays &9.30-11.30am<br />
Saturdays. 117 Alford Forest<br />
Rd, (behind<br />
PlaceMakers). Phone 03<br />
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.<br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
FOR LEASE<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 />
0800 58 78 22<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
Antique Tool<br />
Collector Paying<br />
Cash for...<br />
Joiners and Builders Tools; Brass and<br />
Wooden Braces, Hand Planes, Spoke<br />
Shaves, Chisels, Squares, Scribes, Tack<br />
Hammers, Drill Press, Drills, Wood Vice,<br />
Clamps, Pulleys, Blow Lamps, Old Style<br />
Safe, Oil Cans, Cigarette and Household<br />
Old Tins, Old Jewellery Tools, Garden<br />
Tools, buy Single Item to Collections,<br />
Workshop Lots.<br />
2422687<br />
STORAGE available, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Self storage, variety<br />
of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />
Storage 03 307 0401 or<br />
phone/text 021 554 570<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<br />
SELL<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 />
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 />
Phone Murray<br />
021 441 400<br />
2422689<br />
2422683<br />
2424776
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
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CLEARING SALES<br />
CLEARING SALES<br />
FARM CLEARING SALE –DROMORE<br />
101 DROMORE STATION ROAD,ASHBURTON<br />
FRIDAY,22OCTOBER <strong>2021</strong><br />
11AM START<br />
Masks,signinand Covid social distancing<br />
compulsory.<br />
Lightlunch provided,including turkeyand<br />
coleslawoption.<br />
Flock of turkeys(laying) or 1gob &7hens x3, 3x<br />
Belarus tractors 90 to 100hp –4WD (1 with F.E.L),<br />
whiteDavid Brown50hptractor, 1991Mack truck<br />
prime mover(COF, Reg, RUC), 1966 Grain Semi<br />
(RUC, COF, Reg), 1966 refrigeratedSemi and Curtain<br />
Sider Semi (off road), 1995 Toyota Dyna 4WD flat<br />
deck,dropsides (on road), lowbed tandem trailer<br />
and sheep sides (on road), petrol 3stage container<br />
fork lift, 2x 135 Gehl mobile mixers (1 forparts), 54<br />
large round bales of meadowhay, 10steel silos,V<br />
bottomed.<br />
Poultryprocessing equipment–large scalder, 180<br />
boilerand sump pump, large plucker, 8ft x20ftwalk<br />
in freezer, 2roomed portacom with heat pump (8ft<br />
x20ft), 4freezer trollies and 4large plastic forklift<br />
bins, 20,000litreplastictank, 3dozenpairs of white<br />
gumboots, cartonmaker foot stapler.<br />
Farming implements and various – lots of drinkers<br />
and feeders, 12ft x24ft sheds on skids, Pratley<br />
sheep yards, posts and standards, 3 farm trailers,<br />
mobile farm generator, 45 KVA, 3tractor trays, lots<br />
of heaters and flexes, house and office furniture,<br />
outside entries, ride on lawn mowers, trampoline,<br />
posts, wood burner, truck, sheep crate (truck),<br />
shop/office/sleepout -3.5 x6.8m.<br />
2426798<br />
MAKE money selling your<br />
unwanted items. Up to 24<br />
words for only $8. Can’t get<br />
better than that. The <strong>Courier</strong>.<br />
LOOKING to earn extra<br />
money, even while you’re<br />
out walking? Delivery<br />
people required. Phone<br />
The <strong>Courier</strong> 308 7664.<br />
2426051<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
ALPS<br />
CONTINUOUS SPOUTING<br />
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Harvest 2022 Permanent&Seasonal Workers<br />
About us<br />
Luisetti Seeds isafamily-owned business established in 1932. Weproduce<br />
qualityseed forour local customers and areexcited by thegrowing demandto<br />
export New Zealandseed around theworld.<br />
We need you<br />
Harvest 2022 is just around the corner, and we are seeking Permanent and<br />
Seasonal Harvest Workerstoassistthe team onsitein<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
• PermanentFulltimeMachineoperators<br />
• PermanentFulltimeForkliftdrivers/Storeperson<br />
• Fix Term Seasonal workers (from theendofNovember to April)<br />
So,whatdoesthe work involve?<br />
• Operating modernseed cleaning,treating andmixingplants<br />
• Assisting with the intake and dispatch functions, including general yard<br />
duties.<br />
• Physicalwork, includingmanuallifting<br />
• 8-10 hourdays, potentially six days aweek(plenty of earning potential)!<br />
• Beingan essentialservice, we continue to operate during Covidlockdowns.<br />
About You<br />
• Previous seed industry experience desirable orknowledge ofagriculture<br />
would be an advantage,but not required–wewillprovide plentyoftraining<br />
andsupport<br />
• Forkliftlicence(notessential)<br />
• Ateam player with highlevels of motivation and acan-do attitude<br />
• Areasonablelevel of fitness<br />
• Health and safetyconscious<br />
• Provenhistoryofreliabilityand punctuality<br />
Benefits&Culture<br />
• Competitivewageplus regular hours<br />
• PermanentEmployees arepaidtime and ahalf fortime over 40 hours<br />
• Opportunityand exposure to thegrain andseed industry<br />
• Wealso celebrate and reward your hard work with afabulous Harvest<br />
celebrationatthe end of theseason!<br />
Applytohrmanager@luisettiseeds.co.nz,including acopyofyour cv andacover<br />
letteroutlining your experienceand motivation to joinLuisetti Seeds.<br />
Only candidates with the right towork inNew Zealand will be considered for<br />
this role. Please proceed to the application ifyou hold acurrent work visa or<br />
citizenship/passport.<br />
Luisetti Seeds is committed to adrugand alcohol-free workplace. Thesuccessful<br />
applicantwill be requiredtoundergoapre-employment drugand alcoholtest.<br />
To learn more about this role,please get in touch with Human Resource Manager<br />
-Tracey Lucas –027 243 3918<br />
Applicationscloseat5pmonFriday22<strong>October</strong><strong>2021</strong>.<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com<br />
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TRADE &SERVICES<br />
CARPET Cleaning. Powerful<br />
equipment and fast drying.<br />
Upholstery, mats and rugs.<br />
COMPUTER repairs, sales,<br />
training, setup wirelessnetworks,<br />
spyware<br />
cleanup. On-site day or<br />
evening. Low fees. Call<br />
Robin Johnstone, Networks<br />
Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308<br />
<strong>14</strong>40 or 027 768 4058<br />
Experienced owner/operator.<br />
Phone John Cameron<br />
at Supersucker. 027 435<br />
1042 or 308 1677<br />
ALTERATIONS; Sewing,<br />
mending and trouser hemming,<br />
curtain alterations<br />
and curtain making. Call<br />
Michelle on 027 352 7248.<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 />
WE value the service we<br />
provide - The <strong>Courier</strong> for<br />
advice on how you can<br />
reach potential customers.<br />
Call us today on 308 7664.<br />
Having problems with your internal gutter systems?<br />
Do your drains keep blocking,causing leakage into the soffits and even your house?<br />
Areyour soffits falling out due to water rot?<br />
We canconvert your internal gutters to standard external gutters.<br />
2425767<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<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 />
BUILD work to do? Contact<br />
Kiwi Building and Maintenance<br />
Ltd. Alterations,<br />
Renovations, New builds.<br />
Qualified<br />
Phone Cawte 027 418<br />
7955.<br />
CARPET 2YOU -for all your<br />
flooring needs. Supplier<br />
and installer of carpet and<br />
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,<br />
carpet cleaning. Phone<br />
Mike Gill 027 491 4210.<br />
BUY ahome in Mid Canterbury<br />
and receive The <strong>Courier</strong><br />
newspaper every week<br />
to your letterbox. Local<br />
news for local people.<br />
Allworkmanship guaranteed<br />
Ben Kruger 021 808 739 or 308 4380<br />
232 BoundaryRoad,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
www.alpscontinuousspouting.co.nz<br />
E; benkruger@xtra.co.nz<br />
2425604<br />
37<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<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 />
CONCRETE Services -<br />
Driveways, paths, patios,<br />
mowing edging. Decorative<br />
Concrete Specialist operating<br />
locally with 30 years<br />
experience. No job too big<br />
or small. Contactless service<br />
offered. Phone Paul<br />
021 152 1966.<br />
DENTURES; Dr Peter<br />
Rumping, retired Dentist,<br />
repairs existing dentures.<br />
Phone 027 220 9997.<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 />
LAWN Mowing. No job too<br />
small. Call Les Smith, From<br />
The Ground Up, for acompetitive<br />
quote. Ph 027 840<br />
0201 or 03 308 1500.<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 8<strong>14</strong>7 or<br />
027 432 5447<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 />
INTERIOR<br />
PLASTERING<br />
New or existing,<br />
level 4finish, full skim<br />
plaster or repairs<br />
The Finishing Company<br />
03 307 8870 2416186<br />
LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.<br />
Keys/locks, sliding and bifold<br />
door roller repairs.<br />
Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />
Tradesmen. Doors and More. Ph 027<br />
516 7104<br />
NETTLETON Decorators,<br />
qualified tradesman, is<br />
available for interior and<br />
exterior painting, plus plastering,<br />
stopping, skimming<br />
and wallpapering. Phone<br />
James on 0274 865 283.<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 />
SPIDER and fly treatment.<br />
Inside or out. Moss, mould<br />
or lichen treatment. For<br />
either service, call Allan at<br />
AA Performance Services<br />
on 027 209 5026<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
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
38 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES<br />
QualityEuropean<br />
Vehicle Servicing<br />
•Advanced<br />
Diagnostics<br />
•Experienced<br />
Technicians<br />
TRAVEL<br />
TRAVEL<br />
Breakout Tours<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
My Pick This Week<br />
Open Home: <strong>October</strong> 16th, 11am -11:30am<br />
115 Cameron Street Deadline Sale: 11am<br />
“As is where is” Tues 9th Nov. <strong>2021</strong><br />
* Developer’sdream<br />
* Zoned residential A<br />
TRAVEL<br />
Come and join us foraleisurely tour of our beautiful country<br />
with packages including door to door pick up and return<br />
(within the <strong>Ashburton</strong>townboundary).<br />
West Coast Tours<br />
Option 1<br />
Day1<br />
•Springfield–morning tea<br />
•Arthurs Pass<br />
•Greymouth –lunch &shopping<br />
•Punakaiki<br />
• Stay PunakaikiResort<br />
2course dinner &breakfast included<br />
Day 2<br />
•Hokitika–lunch &shopping<br />
Greymouth<br />
•Tranz AlpinetoRollestonor<br />
•CoachtoRolleston if preferred<br />
•Coachtohome<br />
•$550per person<br />
East Coast Tour<br />
Day1<br />
• Cheviot –morning tea<br />
• Kaikoura–lunch &Shopping<br />
• Blenheim<br />
• Picton<br />
• Stay in Blenheim<br />
• Dinner &breakfast included<br />
Phone to express interest.<br />
Datestobeadvised.<br />
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES<br />
Bruce McIlroy Limited<br />
309MethvenHighway, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7776<br />
Tel: 03 3087282•E:bruce.mcilroy@xtra.co.nz<br />
EDUCATIONAL<br />
MTAAPPROVED<br />
Call us for a<br />
FREE<br />
QUOTE<br />
•Collection/Delivery<br />
‘Free of Charge’<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
EDUCATIONAL<br />
L2D Driver Training<br />
CAR–<br />
Allstages. Beginner to full.<br />
Block booking discount<br />
*Operating within transportoperator Covid levelrequirements.<br />
*All tours include the cost of accommodation, evening meal,breakfast, train &coach fare.<br />
*Morning tea, lunch and shopping is at the travellers expense.<br />
2413349<br />
MOTORCYCLE – Take your skills to the next level.<br />
Individual lessons on anytopic,<br />
including cornering,townriding,<br />
braking and slowriding.<br />
LIVESTOCK<br />
FRIESIAN Hereford Cross<br />
Calves for sale. Well bred<br />
calves with nice markings,<br />
10 days old. Mid-<br />
Canterbury. Please phone<br />
027 507 7030 or 0274 310<br />
053<br />
Dave Campion<br />
027 543 7632<br />
TRAVEL<br />
2420806<br />
WHITE Herons, November.<br />
Whale Watch, December.<br />
DBB Hotels. Special Offer;<br />
Air Safaris Grande Traverse,<br />
Southern Alps,<br />
November. Booking now.<br />
John and Kathleen Lawler,<br />
Rakaia 03 302 7328<br />
Option 2<br />
Day1<br />
•Springfield–morning tea<br />
•ArthursPass<br />
•Hokitika–lunch&shopping<br />
•Ross<br />
• Stay at Beachfront HotelHokitika<br />
• Dinner and breakfastincluded<br />
Day2<br />
• Shantytown<br />
• Greymouth–lunch&Shopping<br />
• Tranz Alpine to Rollestonor<br />
• CoachtoRolleston if preferred<br />
• Coachtohome<br />
• $550 per person<br />
Day2<br />
•ToPicton<br />
•Wander,lunch and shopping<br />
•Coastal Pacific to Christchurch<br />
•Coach to Christchurch if preferred<br />
•Coach to home<br />
•$650per person<br />
McKeich<br />
Coachlines<br />
Formoreinformation contact<br />
Craig McKeich<br />
027 496 7876 or 03 308 8536<br />
mckc@slingshot.co.nz<br />
*Section size:1012m²<br />
*Westside ‘withinthe Avenues’<br />
Helena Ratten Mobile 027 457 7998<br />
We put you first<br />
SBWDevelopmentsLtd<br />
Licensed AgentREAA 2008<br />
FIRE FIRE FIRE<br />
FIREEXTINGUISHER<br />
SERVICING &SALES<br />
TheContracting season is upon us<br />
Getyour extinguishers<br />
serviced now.<br />
PHONE MACK 0273 960 361<br />
DOORSANDMORE<br />
HOSPICE Mid-Canterbury.<br />
Dealing with alife limiting<br />
illness? Contact us to see<br />
how we can support you.<br />
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227<br />
8387<br />
2426561<br />
2426167<br />
2426867<br />
Mr Kool icecreams is<br />
available forbirthday<br />
and Christmas parties,<br />
school fairs,corporate<br />
and social events.<br />
Will also be carrying out<br />
street sales,solisten<br />
out forthe bells!<br />
Please text me on<br />
0210 467 467.<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
2423723<br />
SAVE $100. on next winters<br />
firewood. Old Man Pine 6m 3<br />
$495.00. Limited supply.<br />
WINZ accredited. Free<br />
delivery to most of Mid-<br />
Canterbury. Phone 027 297<br />
7563.<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
OFFCUTS<br />
$<strong>14</strong>0 PER CORD<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
SLABWOOD<br />
3cordgreen<br />
$330<br />
1cordgreen<br />
$110<br />
1corddry<br />
$<strong>14</strong>0<br />
C.O.D. in town<br />
Adams Sawmill<br />
Malcolm McDowell Rd<br />
Phone<br />
308-3595<br />
24<strong>14</strong>491<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
MEETINGS<br />
MEETINGS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>NewcomersNetwork<br />
Annual GeneralMeeting<br />
Monday 1November <strong>2021</strong><br />
at 5:30pm<br />
Senior Centre,206 Cameron Street<br />
Everyone Welcome.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
NOWOPEN<br />
10am -4pm<br />
Tuesday, Wednesdayand Thursday<br />
or by appointment<br />
03 3070155 www.040trainsnmodels.co.nz<br />
150 Racecourse Road,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
ProspectiveStudents of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Intermediate,2022.<br />
OpenDay/Evening Walk Throughs<br />
If youwish to look through <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Intermediate School andsee howthe school<br />
functions,visit classes and talk to teachers and<br />
studentleaders,pleasemakeabooking<br />
using the linkbelow.<br />
Theschool willtake bookings forgroups for<br />
Monday18<strong>October</strong> at fivetime slots.<br />
DuetoCOVID Level2restrictions,<br />
therewill be limits on numbers.<br />
Thetime slots are: 9:15am-10:15am,<br />
11am-12noon, 12:30pm-1:30pm,<br />
5pm-5:45pm,6:15pm-7pm.<br />
Book your timehere:<br />
https://forms.gle/Bwtn9eGyC8eDXiWc9<br />
or alternativelypleaseemail us at<br />
office@ashinter.school.nz with your details.<br />
2424683<br />
E- info@talbotsecurity.co.nz 519 East Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
P-(03) 307 2409 Anytime 24/7<br />
-Alarm Response and Patrols<br />
-Alarm Monitoring<br />
-Alarm and CCTV Installation<br />
-Alarm and CCTV Servicing<br />
-Data and Networking<br />
- Fire Extinguishers<br />
- Key Cutting<br />
- Locksmithing<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>’sonly100%locally owned and operatedsecuritycompany<br />
Lightrefreshments will be served at themeeting.<br />
SOUTH &<br />
MID CANTERBURY<br />
Monthly meeting -20th<strong>October</strong> @7.30pm<br />
Caroline BayCommunityLounge,Timaru<br />
New members and investors welcome<br />
Speaker –Catherine Pearson<br />
MSD Housing DevelopmentRepresentative<br />
Onepropertyor20, we’reheretohelp<br />
2426155<br />
2404590<br />
2425737<br />
2425957<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Thurs <strong>14</strong>th &Fri 15th<br />
10.00 TheBoss Baby2<br />
10.00 PawPatrolthe Movie<br />
11.40 PawPatrolthe Movie<br />
12.00 Ainbo Amazon Princess<br />
PG<br />
G<br />
G<br />
G<br />
1.20<br />
1.45<br />
3.00<br />
3.40<br />
5.45<br />
6.00<br />
7.45<br />
8.00<br />
Ride the Eagle<br />
TheBoss Baby2<br />
No Time to Die<br />
Free Guy<br />
TheIce Road<br />
Ride the Eagle<br />
No Time to Die<br />
Shang-Chi and the TenRings<br />
M<br />
PG<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
Sat16th &Sun 17th<br />
10.00<br />
10.00<br />
11.40<br />
12.00<br />
1.15<br />
1.40<br />
3.10<br />
3.20<br />
5.45<br />
6.10<br />
7.50<br />
8.10<br />
10.00<br />
10.00<br />
11.45<br />
1.00<br />
1.30<br />
2.50<br />
4.15<br />
5.40<br />
6.00<br />
7.45<br />
8.00<br />
TheBoss Baby2<br />
PawPatrolthe Movie<br />
Ride the Eagle<br />
Ainbo Amazon Princess<br />
TheBoss Baby2<br />
PawPatrolthe Movie<br />
Respect<br />
No Time to Die<br />
Chal Mera Putt 3<br />
Ride the Eagle<br />
No Time to Die<br />
Shang-Chi and the TenRings<br />
Mon18th, Tues 19th,<br />
Wed20th<br />
No Time to Die<br />
Ride the Eagle<br />
PawPatrolthe Movie<br />
QueenBees<br />
Respect<br />
No Time to Die<br />
Ride the Eagle<br />
Free Guy<br />
TheIce Road<br />
No Time to Die<br />
Shang-Chi and the TenRings<br />
NO COMPS<br />
No Time to Die,<br />
PawPatrolthe Movie<br />
MEETINGS<br />
PG<br />
G<br />
M<br />
G<br />
PG<br />
G<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
G<br />
PG<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
M<br />
AGM<br />
Tuesday26th<strong>October</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong>,7:30pm.<br />
Pipe Band Hall,Creek<br />
Road,<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Allwelcome.<br />
2426496<br />
MethvenVintage<br />
MachineryClub<br />
AGM<br />
Thursday21st<strong>October</strong><br />
in our Clubrooms at the<br />
MethvenA&P grounds<br />
off the end of Kilworth St.<br />
Please R.S.V.P.to<br />
Duncan 027 251 7781<br />
(Wrong number supplied<br />
last week).<br />
2426075<br />
Grey Power<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Monthly Meeting<br />
Monday,18 th<br />
<strong>October</strong><br />
CANCELLED<br />
due to Covid<br />
restrictions.<br />
Hope to see youall<br />
nextmonth.<br />
2426564
The place where farmers get their quality agricultural<br />
replacement parts and equipment<br />
Arable<br />
Plough Parts<br />
Shares to suit<br />
Vogel &Noot<br />
Parts tosuit<br />
Overum<br />
Dale Shares<br />
Wings to suit Simba<br />
Cultivation<br />
Parts<br />
Points to suit<br />
Sunflower &<br />
Salford<br />
Points to suit<br />
Vibroflex<br />
Cast Points<br />
Points to suit<br />
Overum<br />
Points to suit<br />
Kverneland<br />
Reversable Points<br />
to suit Lemken<br />
Knife Coulter to<br />
suit Lemken<br />
Shares to suit<br />
Dowdeswell<br />
Points to suit<br />
Clough<br />
Slipdown Points<br />
Pan Buster Points<br />
Legs to suit<br />
Vibroflex<br />
Legs to suit<br />
Vibroflex<br />
STines<br />
Coil Tines<br />
Rexius Point to suit<br />
Vaderstad<br />
Shares to suit<br />
Lemken<br />
Trashboard to suit<br />
Kverneland<br />
Shares to suit<br />
Kuhn<br />
Points to suit<br />
Gregoire Besson<br />
Landside wear plates<br />
to suit Kverneland<br />
Points to suit<br />
Goliath<br />
Yeoman Clamp<br />
Coil Tine Clamp<br />
50 mm<br />
Topdown Points<br />
Points to suit<br />
Vogel &Noot<br />
Points to suit<br />
Kuhn<br />
Shares to suit<br />
Kverneland<br />
Plough Share<br />
Rebuilds<br />
Plough discs<br />
Springs to suit<br />
Goliath<br />
Points to suit<br />
Maxitill<br />
Springs to suit<br />
Vibroflex<br />
Point to suit<br />
Berends<br />
Bossweld ST-181X MIG/Stick/<br />
TIG Inverter<br />
Bossweld X-Series MST188X<br />
MIG/Stick/TIG Inverter Welder<br />
Bossweld X-Series MST248X<br />
MIG/Stick/TIG Inverter Welder<br />
Weldco 40 AMPPlasma Cutter<br />
$435 $920 $1339<br />
$499<br />
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 6509<br />
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 6509<br />
2413570
QUALITY USED VEHICLES<br />
<br />
WARRANTIES AA APPRAISED FINANCE BIGGEST YARD BEST SELECTION TRADE-INS<br />
2012 TOYOTA AQUA,1500cc, hybrid,auto, cam chain, ABS, 76,000 kms.............. $11,995<br />
2013 TOYOTA SPADE, 1500cc, ABS, air con, cam chain, 53,100 kms....................... $10,995<br />
2013 TOYOTA AQUA S,1500cc, auto, 2wheel drive, ABS, reverse camera,<br />
106,173kms............................................................................................................................$8,995<br />
2008 TOYOTA MARK X, 2400cc, 7seater, ABS, air con, S/W,89,000kms....................$9,995<br />
2013 TOYOTA RACTIS,1500cc, hatchback,ABS, air con, cam chain, 67,000 kms$11,995<br />
2013 TOYOTA COROLLAAXIO, 1500cc, hybrid,reverse camera, cam chain,<br />
52,000kms............................................................................................................................ $12,995<br />
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS, 1800cc, auto, ABS, keyless entry, 10,995kms.......................... $10,995<br />
2013 TOYOTA<br />
RACTIS G<br />
• 1500cc,<br />
petrol<br />
• Auto<br />
• ABS<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• 67,000kms<br />
$11,995<br />
5 stars<br />
2008 HONDAFIT RS, 1500cc, auto, hatchback,alloys,53,000kms............................. $10,995<br />
2007 HONDAINSPIRE, 3500cc, auto, cruise control, ABS, 56,000kms ....................... $10,995<br />
2008 HONDA<br />
FIT RS<br />
• 1500cc, petrol<br />
• Auto<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• Alloys<br />
• 53,000kms<br />
2013 NISSAN SYLPHY, 1800cc, petrol sedan, cam chain, ABS, 18,984kms...........$11,995<br />
2013 NISSAN SYLPHY, 1800cc, 4doorsedan, auto, ABS, aircon, 48,000kms......$10,995<br />
2012 NISSAN BLUEBIRD –1800cc, AA appraised,ABS,cam chain,<br />
43,000 kms........................................................................................................................ $10,995<br />
2015 NISSAN NOTE XDIG-S, 1200cc, auto, ABS, air con, 58,000kms..................... $11,995<br />
2012 NISSAN NOTE, 1200cc, hatchback,ABS,cam chain, 69,000kms .................. $10,995<br />
2010 MAZDAPREMACY, 2000cc, 7seats,auto, timing chain, 126,000kms............$9,995<br />
2013 MAZDADEMIO13-SKYACTIVE,1300cc, air con, ABS,<br />
cam chain, 96,600 kms......................................................................................................$9,995<br />
2009 MAZDAAXELA SPORT20S,2000cc, auto, ABS, body kit, 81,000kms......... $12,995<br />
2007 MAZDACX7, 2300cc, SUV,tiptronic,reverse camera, ABS, 67,000kms....... $12,995<br />
2010 MAZDAAXELA, 2000cc, ABS, cam chain, AA Appraised,69,000kms........... $11,995<br />
2004 MAZDAAXELA, 5doorauto..........................................................................................$5,495<br />
2012 SUBARU LEGACY,2500cc,auto, cruise control, ABS, 96,000kms................$11,995<br />
2013 SUBARUOUTBACK, 2500cc, 4X4, cruise control, reverse camera,<br />
91,000km............................................................................................................................$13,995<br />
2012 SUBARUIMPREZASPORT, 2,000cc, auto, 5door, rear spoiler,<br />
98,000 kms..............................................................................................................................SOLD<br />
$10,995<br />
2006 NISSAN<br />
BLUEBIRDSYLPHY<br />
• 1800cc, petrol<br />
• Auto<br />
• ABS<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• 79,242kms<br />
$7,995<br />
2009 MAZDA<br />
AXELA20S<br />
• 2000ccpetrol<br />
• ABS<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• Bodykit<br />
• 81,000kms<br />
$12,995<br />
2010 SUBARU<br />
OUTBACK 2.5i<br />
• 2500ccpetrol<br />
• 5door sports wagon<br />
• AWD<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• Reverse camera<br />
• 58,000kms<br />
$13,995<br />
5 stars<br />
2001 MITSUBISHIDION, 1500cc, hatchback,auto, ABS, air con..............................$4,995<br />
<br />
3081396<br />
AUTOSLTD<br />
&RENTALS<br />
470 West Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
A/H Keith Drummond 0274 367 646<br />
www.atob.co.nz<br />
ENQUIRE NOW<br />
-about our range of rental vehicles<br />
Family,Sports, School or Social Trips<br />
We have 8, 10 &12seaterminivans available.Cars and 3trucks forsmall or big<br />
loads also available.<br />
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