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Rugby boss 

calls time 

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White Ribbon 

campaign 

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A&P show 

photos 

MICK.JENSEN 

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

The finalwhistlehas blown 

and IanPatterson is movingon 

after a14year stint leading 

Mid Canterbury Rugby Union. 

Thedeparting chief 

executive,who is in his early 

60s,istaking acouple of 

monthsoff to assess hisfuture 

and hisworkoptions. 

Pattersonhas enjoyed a34 

yearinvolvement in rugby 

administration andhas tasted 

anumber of highs during his 

timeinMid Canterbury. 

TheHammers wonthe 

Meads Cupfinal in both 2013 

and2014 and the LochoreCup 

in 2017.They werebeaten 

Meads Cupfinalists in 2008 

and2009. 

Patterson said he had 

thoroughly enjoyedhis rugby 

stint here. 

Hewas leaving the unionin 

asolid financialposition and 

playingnumbers acrossall age 

groups were sitting at 2100. 

‘‘Therewere 500 less 

playing whenIstarted, so 

Ian Patterson in the stand at theA&P Showgrounds, thehome of 

Mid Canterbury Rugby. 

numbers are goodand Mid 

Canterbury definitelyplays 

aboveits weight.’’ 

Pattersonsaid another 

highlight forhim hadbeen the 

successfulhosting of the 

Romanian teamduringthe 

Rugby World Cupin2011. 

‘‘Thepartnershipbetween 

theunion, council andthe 

community worked reallywell 

andthe Romanians told us 

later thattheir spell herewas 

ahighlightofthe trip.’’ 

Pattersonsaidhis rolewas 

aboutdoingthe best for the 

playersand supporters, who 

were the essence of the game. 

The union wasveryluckyto 

have astrong refereeing 

group,whichwas anotherkey 

to thesuccess of the game. 

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MSA committee voted out 

DANIEL.TOBIN 


Sweeping changes to the 

Ashburton Cluband MSA 

committee were made at a 

specialgeneral meeting 

this week. 

Over500 members 

packedthe auditorium of 

the Ashburton Trust Event 

CentreonMonday night 

after club members raised 

concern that they had no 

confidenceinthe 

committee, due to recent 

management or 

mismanagement of the 

club’s affairs. 

The numbers at the 

meeting were morethan 

the space couldhandle so 

an overflowroom, 

connected by camera, was 

used to accommodate the 

extra people. 

The meeting ran for 

more than two and ahalf 

hours. 

At the meeting Grant 

Thornton, the consulting 

companywho wrote the 

club’s governance review, 

spoke on their report. It 

was revealed the 

consultation had cost the 

club thousands, whichwas 

asurprise to some 

members. 

Astrategic plan 

company hiredbythe MSA 

to help move forwardalso 

spoke. 

Meeting chairMark von 

Dadelszen, abarrister 

from Hastings, took avote 

on whether the current 

committee should be 

removed, with at least 

threequartersofthose 

present votingno 

confidence in the 

committee. 

It was decided an 

interimcommitteeoffive 

be appointed.And as only 

five people were 

nominated, no vote was 

required. 

The interim committee 

members are Mike 

Crequer, Maurice Baker 

and John Withell, all ex 

MSA club presidents,Trish 

Cates, former MSA club 

trusteeand Nicky Ellem, 

an experienced 

accountant. 

The committee has been 

given until the end of 

January 2022 to hold fresh 

elections. 

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Respected rugby boss departs 

From Page1 

Rugby,likeanumberofsports, 

faced amanychallenges, including 

keeping the game relevant, 

particularly at youth level. 

The historicstyle rugby club was 

not suited to the modern 

environmentand neededtoadapt to 

survive, retiring rugby boss Ian 

Patterson says. 

‘‘The clubgameisthe mostat 

threat.Wehave nineclubs here and 

thestrongest areprobablythe 

country clubs.’’ 

Patterson said the A&P 

Showgrounds were notfit for 

Locals 

Supporting 

Locals 

purposeforrugby andhewas 

disappointed withAshburton 

District Council’s decision earlier 

this year not to proceed at this time 

with the developmentofpremier 

shared pitches on grounds at EA 

Networks Centre. 

PattersonisDunedinraised and 

playedrugbyatwingorfull back 

until the ageof26. 

In 1987 hetookonacoaching 

director role at North Harbour 

Stadium and laterenjoyed anear 

two year stint with London Welshin 

England. 

After10years ofrugby 

administration and coaching in 

2432691 

Australia he returned to NZ anda 

fouryearspell at NorthOtago 

Rugby. 

‘‘Rugby administration and 

coaching is not your typical nine to 

five job and it’s ahugecommitment. 

It’s ajob I’vereally loved,but I 

think itmight benicetowork 

regularhours.’’ 

MidCanterburyRugby Union 

chairman Ged Rushtonsaid Ian 

Pattersonhad been aloyalrugby 

servanttothedistrict. 

‘‘Ian hassuch agreat knowledge 

of New Zealandrugby and rugby 

administration and that will be 

missed.’’ 

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Report clears 

college unit 

An independent investigation has 

found bullying and harassment 

allegations raised by aformer staff 

member at Ashburton College’s 

special needs unit (TeWhaare 

Manaaki)havenofoundation. 

Ashburton Collegeappointed 

Penni Hlaca,ahuman resources 

professional andlicensed private 

investigator, to investigate 

allegations raised. 

Theinvestigationinvolved 

interviews with 10staff members, 

including thecomplainant, several 

staff from the Ministry of 

Education who specialise in 

special education and11parents. 

Thecomprehensive report 

produced clearly shows there is no 

foundation to the complaints laid, 

AshburtonCollege principalRoss 

Preece says. 

‘‘We now have some certainty 

around theaccuracy ofthe 

allegations because of the 

thoroughprocess we have been 

through.’’ 

Mr Preece saidthe report 

findings would notbereleased 

because theprivacy of staff,pupils 

andparentsneeded to be 

respected. 

Theexecutive summaryfrom 

theinvestigation said therewere 

some working relationshipissues 

betweentheheadteacher and 

some learningassistants in Te 

Whaare Manaaki,but no 

allegations of bullying were 

Ross Preece 

upheld. 

Several alleged incidents in the 

complaint were not witnessedby 

anyone andwhere alleged 

incidents were investigated 

witnesseshad different 

recollections of events. 

The reportalsostatedthatTe 

Whaare Manaakiwasunder 

resourced with qualified teachers 

whichpresentedchallenges for 

both the teacher and learning 

support assistants. 

‘‘Wehavebeen lookinghard and 

advertisedfor suitable qualified 

staff on anumber of occasions, but 

have been unable to find anyone,’’ 

Mr Preece said. 

MrPreece said going forward 

workwouldbedone to ensure 

there was respect andpositive 

working relationships among staff 

in Te WhaareManaaki. 

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Methven youth support 

MICK.JENSEN 


Brad Olsen is Methven’s new youth mentor 

andisloving hisnew surroundings. 

He hails from Dunedin, is akeen fan of the 

outdoors and one of thetools in his kitbag is 

Adventure Therapy. 

He uses it to connect with youth in a 

natural settingand to help them build 

resilience andconfidence. 

Mr Olsen moved to Methven last yearwith 

his wife Kelly,who grewupinMid 

Canterbury, and his eightyearolddaughter 

Scarlett, who goes to MethvenPrimary 

School. 

He initially workedintheLearning 

Support Unit at MountHutt College, but in 

September took up the 20hour week youth 

mentor role, which is basedatthe college. 

Heworks forTePauwaitanga Trust, which 

was setupinthe township20years ago to 

help youth,and is supported by Presbyterian 

Support. 

Mr Olsen spent 14 yearsasayouth worker 

in aCareand Protectionresidence in 

Dunedin. 

His role in Methven is that of acommunity 

connector. 

Mr Olsen said he offered advocacy if youth 

were experiencing concerns at school, home 

or in the community, and could also connect 

them to school counsellors or other services 

outsideofschool. 

Stressaround covid and exams were 

currentissues young people were dealing 

with, he said. 

‘‘I enjoy working alongside young people, 

listening to their storiesand beingableto 

give feedbackinanonjudgemental 

manner.’’ 

Theserviceisforyouth of any age and not 

just those at Mount Hutt. 

Mr Olsen said he has apassion for 

Adventure Therapy, which supportedyoung 

New Methven youth mentor Brad Olsen. 

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Thosechallengesbuilt confidenceand 

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Mr Olsen competed in theCoast To Coast 

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He is on cooking duties soon at aMount 

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GetbehindWhite Ribbon 

MICK.JENSEN 


There’s no family fun day, or 

motorcycle convoy stopping off, but 

this year’s White Ribbon campaign 

has other optionstoget the 

community involvedand to get the 

word out on violence prevention. 

The White Ribbon campaign has 

evolvedand helped makea 

difference nationally over the last 30 

years, Ashburton Families Without 

Violence coordinator Anna 

Arrowsmith said. 

It was about awareness, education 

and impacting people. 

‘‘Family violence and violence 

againstwomen takes on all forms and 

is not just physical. 

‘‘There is moreawarenesstoday of 

emotionaland verbal abuse as well, 

and althoughprogresshas been 

made, there is still alot of work to be 

done.’’ 

Akey part of this year’s campaign 

is collecting stories of changetohelp 

shine alight on what worksin 

violence prevention in the 

community. 

‘‘We wanttohear storiesof 

redemption from former survivors 

and perpetrators of violence and 

want to knowhow peoplehave been 

helped, the tools they have used and 

the support they have received,’’ Mrs 

Arrowsmith said. 

Stories can be emailed 

(annaarrowsmith@hotmail.co.nz), 

posted or dropped in to Safer Mid 

Canterbury (44 CassStreet). 

Mrs Arrowsmith said the stories 

would be collatedand given to 

visitingWhite Ribbon motorcycle 

riders who would deliverthem to 

Parliamentwith otherstories. 

One firm fixture of the White 

Ribboncampaign overthe yearsis 

White Ribbon coordinator Anna Arrowsmith (left) and committee member 

Jenny Rae promoting this year’s campaign. 

back on November 19. 

An annualquiz night invites teams 

of up to six to come together to raise 

funds that support local work. 

Already 17 teamshave registered 

and amaximum of 30 are allowed at 

the HotelAshburtonevent. 

Localbusinesses will be able to 

play their part in the campaign and 

many will be receiving white ribbons 

to wearthis week. 

Businessesare encouragedtosend 

in aphoto to the Safer Mid 

Canterbury Facebook page. Ashare 

of 15 dozencup cakes is up for grabs 

for those supporting the initiative. 

The final part of this year’s 

campaign is encouraging school 

childrentodraw and colour in a 

picture of theirfamily. Every picture 

will win aprize and pictures can be 

droppedoff at the SaferMid 

Canterbury office between 

November 8until November 30. 

Water mandate disappoints 

AshburtonDistrict mayor Neil 

Brown has expressed his 

disappointment at the government’s 

announcement to mandate the 

proposed Three Waters Reform 

Programme frommid2024. 

Theproposedprogrammewill 

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Zealand. 

Theannouncement cameaftera 

Septemberdeadlinefor councils to 

provideinitialfeedback on the 

proposed reform. 

Mr Brownsaidhe, and council, 

weredisappointedatthe decision, 

stating the government’s move to 

mandate undermines the democratic 

processthat wasexpected. 

‘‘We all agree thatquality drinking 

water and environmental outcomes 

areagood thingfor the country 

however, it hasnot been cleartous 

whetherthe proposedreforms are 

thebest way to achieve this, and 

what the advantagesare forour 

district. 

‘‘Havingworked throughthe 

processasinstructed, we provided 

extensivefeedback to government, 

including the overwhelming 

concernsfrom ourresidents. 

‘‘Government made it clear that we 

were not being asked whether to optin 

or out at this stage,rather,how the 

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‘‘We werelooking forward to 

consulting with our communityto 

discuss options of optinginor out 

once afinalrevised proposalwas 

made availableand ourexpectation 

was to share thatfeedback with 

government beforeafinal decision 

was made,’’ he said. 

Mr Brownsaid councilwould 

further discuss the announcement 

and looked forward to expressingits 

view throughthe legislative process. 

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Show with adifference 

DANIEL.TOBIN 


Covidmay have put a 

dampener on Ashburton’s A&P 

showthisyear but theribbons, 

cups, and camaraderie 

continued to shine. 

Forthe second year running 

the show wasnot open to the 

public because of Level 2 

restrictions, duetocovid, but 

the organisers and volunteers 

made sure theshow went on 

withaprogramme of 

competitions. 

AshburtonA&P Association 

president Peter Stewartsaid 

there were strong entries 

across all sections, and held 

overtwo days to limit the 

number of people on the 

grounds. 

‘‘There have been alot of 

people disappointed they 

couldn’t come, but people 

know one of thenew norms is 

these public events aren't going 

to happen under covid,’’he 

said. 

An army of volunteers help 

run theshow, many havebeen 

doing it foryears and run a 

smoothoperation. 

Peter has been the president 

for the past two years; thecovid 

years. 

‘‘I am disappointed Ihaven't 

hostedapublicshowbutitis 

what it is, there is still plenty of 

work to do,’’ he said. 

‘‘Wehave alotofindividuals 

and businesses who sponsor 

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‘‘One of thepositive things 

about the showiswehave a 

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around theSouth Island 

involved, judgeshave come 

from Dipton, the West Coast 

andNelson,’’ he said. 

‘‘All the competitorsare 

pleased to be here, they are 

here for that champion ribbon, 

that cup or certificate, 

promoting thebreeds theyare 

interested in and doing the 

best wecan forexcellence in 

agriculture.’’ 

Royal Agricultural Society 

judge Melissa Jebson was 

thrilledthe competitionwas 

allowed to go ahead and 

thankful for the association for 

giving it agoand running the 

event. 

‘‘We ask ourselves‘‘whyare 

we doing it?’’ We’re not doingit 

to stand outhere andenjoy the 

sunshine, we’redoing for our 

competitors,’’ shesaid. 

‘‘It’s reallyimportant in this 

day andagewhen we don't 

know what's coming.’’ 

Fellow judge Kristine 

Russell agreed,noting the 

mental strain farmers had 

been under. 

‘‘So many things have been 

cancelled and it’s nicetheycan 

actually get out and go to 

something itsgood for their 

mental health,’’she said. 

The large pavilion that 

housed thehome industries 

competition was fullofmany 

creative items,including 

quilts, baking,woodworkand 

paintings, with judgesbusy 

selectingthe bestfrom each 

category. 

Home Industriespavilion 

convenor Julie Hollings said 

the standard of work with 

entries had beenamazing, but 

organisers stillhad to work 

around covid rules. 

‘‘We have had to maintain 

bubbles whichhas been 

reasonablyeasytodoand most 

of our exhibitors have been 

very supportive. 

‘‘Unfortunately wehad to 

cancel thechildrens sections, 

because the numbers would 

have been too high with them 

in the shed, itwasvery 

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Grant’s shear grit 

Forty years of shearing has not 

lostits appeal to Rakaia shearing 

contractorGrant Smith,owner of 

ProShearLtd. 

He jumpedatthe chance to 

compete lastweekend at the 

closedtothe publicAshburton 

A&P Showshearing competition: 

he won the open/senior local 

shearer eventoffive sheep in a 

final which became an all 

ProShear Ltd showdown with 

company shearers Toko Hapuku 

(Methven)second, and senior 

shear winner Taare Edwards 

(Ashburton) third in the local 

event. 

Grant, 55,started on the stands 

asateenin school to help a 

family friend. 

He learnedhow to shear from 

the likesofJohn Hough, Lindsay 

Palmer andDavid Fagan,and 

worked with Peter Lyon, John 

Mulholland, AdrianCox and 

Barry Pullin,before setting up 

the contractingbusiness,in 

Rakaia,with Norm Harraway. 

Now Grant,and wife Lynn run 

the business and at peak, from 

midJuly to the endof 

September, have 30 to 40 staff 

working in theAshburtonand 

Rakaia gorge’s and as far afield 

as Little River, at Banks 

Peninsula. 

It’s abusy operationwhich 

seesstaff often living and 

working together. It helpsifthey 

get along. 

The couple’s twin sons, Alex 

and Jackson, 26,have also 

ventured into shearing, but in 

different ways. Alex has takenit 

up as aprofessionafter 

attending Telford and has 

travelled the world shearing. 

Jackson, after fulltime 

university studyand two 

completedbachelor degrees, 

sees its potential as apathway 

for travel. 

After fourdecades, 

representing NewZealand and 

plentyoftitles, Grant feels the 

impact on his bodywith‘‘a few 

niggles’; he is likely due ahip 

replacement with boneonbone 

abit of acause for concern. 

LuckilymostofGrant’s 

16hourlong days involve 

keeping the shearsmoving for 

his staff, andclients. He’slucky if 

he has shorn 100 sheep prelamb 

this season, he says. 

Despite this, Grant was on the 

starting lineupinthe New 

Zealand MerinoShearing 

Championships open machine 

shearing event at Alexandra last 

month;its 60th show. 

He took thestandsagainst 37 

others; all younger, and among 

whichincluded his son, Alex,26. 

Luggingmerino wethers 

weighing up to 60kg, Grant made 

it through to the six shearer 

final. He is nowthe only shearer, 

aged over 50, to contest the open 

final twice. He last diditin2018. 

The shows were away to 

always try to betteryourself, 

often notabout theprize money 

but earning thetitle, he said. 

Therewas plenty of 

competition between shearers 

but friendshipsmade in the 

yardswereput aside during the 

event, and rekindled afterwards, 

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Ashburton Cadet Unit members hunker down and make asurvival 

shelter at the Top Squad exercise. 

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Unit active despite 

covid challenges 

AshburtonCadetUnithas 

adapted to new norms this year 

andwhilethere might not have 

been skills or shooting 

competitions, cadets have been 

learning and havingfun. 

Cadet unitleader Major 

Cezarne Rodgerssaid while the 

lastyear had been challenging, 

the unithad adapted to what it 

could do. 

There had been online 

training, distancingissues to 

manage and scaled back events. 

Cadets had enjoyed the Top 

Squad exercise at Staveley at the 

end of May, but eventhathad 

been cut shortafter amajor 

floodalert. 

‘‘We were still able to take part 

in activitiesand challenges, but 

wehad to get out abit earlier 

than planned.’’ 

Cadets had alsobeen involved 

in first aid weekendtraining in 

Ashburton in conjunction with 

Rangiora ATC 88 squadron, 

which saw 20 seniorsand 

officers certified. 

There had also been online 

activities completed alongside 

units from Australiaand the UK. 

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‘‘It’s just good to keepthat 

connectionand relationship 

going because hopefully there 

may be travel options in the 

future.’’ 

In the recent holidays amini 

junior NCOcourse was held in 

Ashburton that included skills, 

drills, instruction,squad 

handling and leadership 

activities. 

‘‘The main courseatBurnham 

was cancelled,sowejoinedwith 

Timaru to run ourown version,’’ 

Major Rodgers said. 

She saidsome catch up was 

neededon coursescancelled 

this year, but on the plusside 

trophies won at competitions in 

2020would be kept until 2022. 

The Ashburtoncadetshavea 

threeday campcoming up at 

Lake Clearwater and will camp, 

hike, bike and kayak. 

Thereisanopeneveningat 

the AshburtonCadetUnit(254 

CameronStreet) tonight 

between6pm and 9pm. Those 

unable to makeitcan come along 

on November11. 

ThreeWaters 

work‘for nothing’ 

We have beenshabbily treated 

withregard to the proposed 

Three Waters reform. 

We were told initially that we 

would have the righttoopt in or 

opt outifweaccepted thefirst 

tranche of money fromthe 

government. 

Thenwewere toldthatwe 

wereall in the projectbut would 

havethe opportunity to opt outif 

we wished. 

Councillors,and especially 

council staff, have spent hours 

and hours answeringthe 

government’s request for 

informationinordertohelpit 

make therightdecision.Thishas 

costuntold thousands of dollars 

and countlesshours of staff time. 

Fornothing. 

Wewereaskedtohaveour 

opinions andquestions tothe 

Department of InternalAffairs 

by the end of September. Which 

we did. Fornothing. 

Wedid not evenget the 

courtesy of areply. 

All has been fornothing. All 

theworkshops, for nothing. All 

the consultation, fornothing. All 

the hoursofwork,for nothing. 

There have been other 

instancesshowing howout of 

touch with thecountry the 

government has become a 

walkingand cyclingbridge over 

the Waitemata Harbour forone 

but this is the worst of all. The 

government obviously has had 

no intention of listening and 

discussing,but hadalready 

decidedthat this is what was 

goingtohappen. 

Averyshabby performance. 

Iamcomforted alittle by one 

of the immutable lawsofthe 

universe. Thelaw of ‘Cause and 

Effect’or‘Sowing and Reaping’. 

The government hasnowsown, 

butIamnot sureiftheyreally 

knowwhatthey might reap. 

RodgerLetham, Ashburton 

District CouncilWesternWard 

councillor 

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Family Notices 

Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths 

BOYLE Viola (Lola), 

on October 29, 2021, 

peacefully at Ashburton 

Hospital, surrounded by 

her loving family, aged 95 

years. Much loved wife 

of the late Dave. Loved 

mother and mother-inlaw 

ofJanice and the late 

Larry, and David. Special 

Grandma to Daniel, 

Karina, Dean, and Paul; 

James, and Alarnah, and 

great Grandma of Ben, 

Harriet, and Lola. Loved 

sister of late Bert, and 

Leona; Norma, and loved 

aunty of all her nieces 

and nephews. “You will 

be missed terribly, but 

loved always. Never to 

be forgotten.” Messages 

to the Boyle family c/- PO 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

Special thanks tothe staff 

at Ward 1, Ashburton 

Hospital for their loving 

care ofLola. Donations to 

St John would be much 

appreciated and may be 

leftatthe service. Aservice 

to celebrate Lola’s life will 

be held at our chapel, 

cnr East and Cox Streets, 

Ashburton on Thursday 

November4,commencing 

at 11.00am. Followed by 

private cremation at the 

AshburtonCrematorium. 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

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03 3077433 

BUSCH Barbara Ann 

(nee Hydes). On October 

31, 2021, at Ashburton. 

It is with sadness that 

Barbara’s journey has 

peacefully come to an end, 

surrounded by her loved 

ones. Loved wife of the 

late Derek Busch. Loved 

daughter of the late Jim 

and Joan Hydes and loved 

by her brothers andsisters. 

Cherished Mum and Nana 

of Tracey, Susan, Aaron, 

Ben and their families. 

Messages to the Busch 

family c/- P O Box 472, 

Ashburyon7740. Aspecial 

thank you for the support 

and prayers from everyone. 

As per Barbara’s wishes 

we are holding a casual 

remembrance to honour 

and celebrate Mum’s life 

at the Hotel Ashburton on 

Friday November 5, from 

3.00pm. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

BUSCH Barbara Ann (nee 

Hydes), on October 31, 

2021, at Ashburton. Dearly 

loved and respected sister 

and sister-in-law of Allan 

and Sharon Hydes, Kath 

and the late Ken Davis, 

Collin and Tracey Hydes, 

Linda Phelps, Gail and Jim 

Protos, the late Sharon 

Hydes, and Robyn Hydes 

and much loved aunty of 

her nieces and nephews. 

Family owned, 

locally owned 

22 MooreStreet, 


0800 263 6679 

Complete 

Local Care 

Since 1982 

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HARDY Cyril George, 

on October 26, 2021. 

Passed away peacefully 

at Coldstream Lifecare, 

Ashburton, aged 87 years. 

Dearly loved husband of 

the late Mamie, and loved 

by his 7 children and all his 

grandchildren. Messages 

c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. Special thanks to 

the staff at Princes Court 

and Coldstream for their 

wonderful care of Cyril. 

A private cremation has 

been held. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

HUNT, Laurence John 

(Laurie) QSM JP (Ret) 


at Ashburton Hospital 

on Friday October 29, 

2021, surrounded by his 

adoring family. Dearly 

loved husband of Vivien 

(deceased). Treasured 

dad and father-in-law 

of Laurence and Mandy 

(Melbourne), Stuart and 

Cait (Sydney), and Sheryn 

and Bones (Ashburton). 

Cherished and much 

loved Poppa of Casey, and 

Ryan; Caolan, Fraser, and 

Oliver; Taela, and Fiona. 

Loved Brother of Peter 

(deceased) and Margaret 

(Hamilton), and Allan and 

Natalie (Hawera), and 

their families .Messages 

to the Hunt family c/- P 

O Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. Due to COVID-19 a 

private family service and 

cremation has been held 

and amemorial servicewill 

be held in the Rangitikei/ 

Manawatu region when 

restrictions allow. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

HUNTER, Doreen 

Beverley (nee Hampton): 


on Monday 25th October 

just two weeks short 

of her 76th birthday. In 

the tender care of the 

awesome staff at Terrace 

View Rest Home and the 

love of her life by her 

side. Special thanks to 

Dr Charlotte Cox for the 

care and consideration 

extendedtoDoreen. 

Loved and loving wife of 

Bryan, mother of Graham 

(Invercargill) and Nicola 

(Gold Coast), grandmother 

of Stephen and Regan 

(Gold Coast) and Joshua 

(Invercargill), sister of 

Colleen Wilson (Westport), 

and fondly remembered 

by their extended families. 

At Doreen’s request a 

funeral and burial have 

already taken place, 

messages to 4 Hefford 

Place, Ashburton. 

LAING, Graham Andrew- 

21-7-1941 - 30-10-2021, 

suddenly at home, 


Treasured husband and 

best friend of Robyn. 

Loved and respected 

stepfather to Angela, 

Rob and Charlotte. Best 

Grandad ever to Brendon, 

Angus and Jazz. Loved 

twin brother of Anita. 

Loved father and fatherin-law 

to Catherine 

and Dudley, Nicola and 

Shane, Andrew and Anna. 

Grandfather to Annabel, 

Sam, Emma, Charlotte, 

Laura, Harriet and Georgie. 

Graham will be sadly 

missed by all his many 

many friends. Messages 

to the Laing family,c/- PO 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

Aprivate service has been 

heldfor Graham. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

Family 

Notices 

Birth, engagement, 

anniversary, death, 

acknowledgement, and 

in memoriam notices 

will be charged $18 

foramaximum of 35 

words, thereafterona 

per-line basis of $2.50 

for5words. 

Deadline forthese 

notices 4pm Tuesday 

prior to Thursday 

publication date. 

LIDDINGTON, Ronald Thomas 

27-9-1944 -31-10-2021 

Passed away at home, 

surrounded by love, aftera 

shortillness. 

Dearly beloved husband 

and best friend of Denise. 

Much loved father and 

father-in-law ofStephenie 

and Lindsay, Chris and 

Steve, Mike and Olivia. Best 

ever grandad of Maddi, 

and Jarvis. Loved brother, 

brother in law, and uncle. 

MANN, Sylvia Daphne, 

on October 28, 2021, 

peacefully at Ashburton, 

aged 93 years. Dearly 

loved wife ofthe late Bill. 

Much loved mother and 

mother-in-law of Daphne 

and Barry Marsden 

(Christchurch), Trevor 

and Jenny (Melbourne), 

Bev and Gary Ricketts, 

Steve and Denise, 

Lynette and Ronald 

Lilley, Keith and Kathy 

(Motueka), and Barry and 

Jennifer (Christchurch). 

Treasured Grandma of 

her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren 

and great 

great- 

03 379 0196 

grandchildren. 

Messages to the Mann 

family c/- P O Box 472, 

Ashburton 7740. A 

servicetocelebrateSylvia’s 

was held at Our Chapel, 

cnr East & Cox Streets, 

Ashburton on Monday 

November1st. 

Paterson’s 


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McLAUCHLAN Patricia 

(Pat), on November 

2nd, 2021 at Coldstream 

Lifecare, Ashburton. Now 

at Peace and pain free. 

In her 94th year. Dearly 

loved wife of the late 

Gilbert. Much loved 

mother and mother in 

law of Alan and Jenny, 

Marilyn Mitchelmore, and 

Rob and Vivienne. Loved 

Grandma of Lee-Ann and 

Mark, Donna and the 

late Damian and Jason, 

Cory, and Mitchell. Loved 

great-Grandma of Lauren, 

Mathew, and Sophie; Guy, 

Elsa, and Max; Cameron, 

and Madeline; Lily, and 

Naomi; Hunter; Cloe, Eli, 

and Franklin. The family 

wish to thank the staff at 

Coldstream for their kind 

care ofPat. Messages to 

the McLauchlan family c/- 

P O Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. Aprivate service for 

Pat will be held onFriday 

at 2.00pm. 

For anyone 

wishing to view the 

service online gotowww. 

patersonsfuneralservices. 

co.nz, Funeral Notices and 

click on Pat’snoticefor the 

link. 

Paterson’s 


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03 307 7433 

McKENZIE,SandraRobyn 

(Alice) - On October 

17, 2021 at the Otago 

Community Hospice, 

surrounded byfamily and 

friends.She foughtabrave 

fight. Dearly loved sister 

and sister-in-law of Karen 

and Colin Banks, loved 

awesome aunty of Nathan 

and Marnie, Hamish and 

Petra, Mark and Laura, 

loved great aunty of Finn, 

Jaxon and Will; Eleanor 

and Arthur; Angus and 

Freddie. Will be so missed. 

At Alice’s request aprivate 

cremation has beenheld. 

WARD,Gay on October 29, 

2021, peacefully at Terrace 

View Retirement Village, 


Dearly loved wife of the 

late Eddie. Much loved 

mother and mother-in-law 

of Bob and Gill, Tony and 

Susane, Warren and the 

late Karen Reid, and the 

late Deborah. Loving Gran 

and great-Gran of all her 

grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. 

Messages 

to the Ward family c/- P 

O Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. A service for Gay 

will be held at our chapel, 

cnr East and Cox Streets, 

Ashburton on Thursday 

November 4, commencing 

at 2.30pm. Followed by 

private cremation at the 

AshburtonCrematorium. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

In Memoriam 

BARKER, Dayle Julian: 

In loving memory of our 

dearly loved son Dayle, 

tragically taken from us5 

years ago on 2November 

2016. 

So deeply missed and 

foreverinour hearts. 

Love youalways 

Mumand Dad xx 

Anniversary 

MOWAT –HYDES: Gavin 

and Elaine, married 6 

November 1971, at St 

Andrews Presbyterian 

Church, Ashburton. 

Congratulations on 

your Golden Wedding 

Anniversary. 

Love from all your family. 

Family 

Notices 

Enquiries phone 

Mary,Jann 

or Karenon 

308 7664 

or 

call into 

199 Burnett Street 

IN BRIEF 

CLEAN UP 

Fourteen people 

helped keep 

Ashburton free of 

rubbish during an 

Keep New Zealand 

Beautiful Weekevent 

in the township. 

Among them were 

mayoress Judy 

Brown, Litter-free 

Ashburton’s Bev 

Skates, Eco 

Educate's Anthea 

Readand Ashburton 

District councillor 

John Falloon. 

Volunteers turned out 

for three hourslast 

Saturday for the 

annual clean up day, 

held in conjunction 

with crew from Eco 

Educate. 

BOOK SALE 

This year’s 

Bookaramahas 

raised$57,800for 

Ashburton Rotary. 

The long-running 

book sale has raised 

around $1.5 million 

since the first event 

42 years ago. 

Bookaramawas held 

later than usual this 

year because of 

covid restrictions, but 

is set to return next 

year in its usual 

opening day slot on 

South Canterbury 

Anniversary Day- 

September 26. 

CLUB GRANT 

Methven Bowling 

Club,inthe Methven 

Domain, has been 

awarded agrantof 

$9500from the New 

ZealandCommunity 

Trust. It will go 

towards fertilisers, 

sprays and awnings. 

COLERIDGE 

Due to covid North 

Canterbury Fish & 

Gamehave 

postponed the annual 

Lake Coleridge 

Fishing Competition 

until alater date. The 

High Country 

fisheries are still open 

to anglers on 

Saturday but anglers 

need to follow current 

Alert Level 

conditions. Camping 

this weekend is only 

available at the 

Harper Campsite. 

HEARTS 

Help is neededfor the 

Cuddle Heart project. 

The project involves 

making handmade, 

pure cotton hearts 

giventonew arrivals 

at the neonatal 

intensivecare unit at 

Christchurch 

Women’s Hospital; 

one heart is given to a 

newborn’s mother 

and one to the baby, 

then regularly 

swapped. The hearts 

pick up the scentof 

mother and baby; it 

has acalming effect 

on baby and helps 

mother’s milk come 

in. Anyone interested 

in helpingthe project 

can email managermidc@vmsc.org.nz

Ageing 

Well 

Keeping Active in Level 2 

Did you know, the second best thing you can do 

to protect yourself from the effects of Covid-19 

(the 1st being vaccination) is to improve your 

fitness. 

Ashburton District community strength and 

balance classes continue to run at alert level 

2 with all classes complying to health and 

safety requirements, including public health 

requirements related to Covid-19. When you 

come along to an exercise class youwill need to: 

• Scanorsignin 

• Maintaining twometresdistancing from others 

• Wear amask on entering and exiting the venue. 

Youmay takeyour mask off when exercising 

• Stayhomeifyou arefeeling unwell 

Improved strength and balance 

Astrength andbalanceclass in Ashburton has given 

one local woman the abilitytoset goals and achieve 

thingsshe thoughtwereinher past. 

Ngaire MacKenzie is an 80-year-old Mid Canterbury 

resident who had been struggling with everyday 

movement due to an arm injury and hip problems. 

Her arm injury had resulted in ametal plate being 

inserted into her left arm which never healed 

properly. She also had toundergo hip repairment 

surgerybecause of an earlier double hip dislocation. 

Both injuries leftNgairewith reduced mobility. 

A collaborative approach between the Falls 

Champion Service’s Allison Maconochie and Sport 

Canterbury’sAimeeCosgrove who delivers the Green 

Prescription service inMid Canterbury, has enabled 

Ngaire to make significantprogress in herrecovery. 

One step that has helped her immensely has been 

heading along tothe local strength and balance 

accredited class –Evolve. 

Ngaire had beendoing well with her homeexercises 

prescribed from Allison at the Falls ChampionService 

but needed an extension from this. Allison referred 

her to Aimee to assist her further through the Green 

Prescription service. 

“After our consultationNgaireand Idecided that she 

would benefit from Evolve classes at the EA Networks 

Centre in Ashburton. She isabsolutely loving the 

class and doingreallywell,”saysAimee. 

Amonth on, Ngaire has been blown away by the 

considerable changes she has made inthe first four 

weeks alone. 

“I couldn’t do much when I started, I couldn’t lift my 

body off the ground, as I’ve gone on, I can do more 

each time. 

Strength andBalanceclasses 

Age Concern STEADY ASYOU GO © classes 

STEADY ASYOU GO © is agentle exercise class 

developed through Age Concern and based offthe Otago 

Exercise Programme. 

Contact: Age Concern Ashburton 

Phone: 033086817 

Cost: $2 

Methven, All Saints Church 

1Chapman Street 

Tuesdays at10.30am 

Rakaia, Presbyterian Church 

Main South Road 

Tuesdays at1pm 

Staveley, Staveley Hall 

13 Boyds Road 

Wednesday at2pm 

Ashburton: 

Hakatere Church Rooms, 65Oxford Street, Ashburton 

Tuesday at 1.30am 

Saint David’s Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton 

Wednesday at9.30am 

Buffalo Lodge, 20Cox Street 

Wednesday at10.30am and 1.30pm 

Thursday at 1pm 

Holy Spirit Church, 52 Thomson Street, Tinwald 

Thursdays at 11am 

Saint Stephens Church, 60 Park Street, Allenton 

Thursdays at 1pm 

“The fact that you notice the difference that’s the 

big thing for me-my balance has improved, Ihave 

abigger range of movement and Iamnow able to 

balance without touching the chair for support,”she 

adds. 

What appeals to her about Evolve isthe variety and 

rangeofactivities each week as well as the challenge 

it offers her. 

“I’ve found itquite achallenge -but it’s good, we 

never know what wewill bedoing –there are the 

basic exercises wedoeach week, but you see them 

getting out equipmentand think,‘Oh, Iwonder what 

we aredoingtoday.’ 

“We domind coordination, brain exercises, weights, 

we play games and do activities to get our minds 

working –it’s quite fun really, Ijust find itsuits me,” 

Dru Yoga 

Agraceful and potent form of yoga, based on flowing 

movements, directed breathing and visualisation. 

Class includes 30 minutes of relaxation. 

Contact: Janet Cross 

Phone: 03 303 6067 

Where: Tinwald Catholic Church Hall 

52 Thomson Street, Ashburton 

When: Tuesdays 5.45pm –7.45pm 

Wednesday 10.15am -12pm 

Thursday 6.30pm –8.15pm 

Cost: $18 

TaiChi &Qigong by Philomena 

Aclass that encourages you togive it agoand work to your 

ability. Increasing your mobility, balance and leg strength. 

Contact: Philomena McIlroy 

Mobile: 027 408 7372 

Where: Ashburton Club &MSA 

When: Tuesday 10am 

Wednesday 10.45am 

Wednesday class is mainly seated, walking aides welcome in 

this class. 

Thursday10.45am 

Cost: $3 

Feel Good Fitness For You 

Our class combines simple dance moves, guided circuit 

exercise and finishes with relaxation. 

Contact: Sonita 

Phone: 03 302 7179 or 027 243 4917 

Where: Saint Andrews Church Hall, Rakaia 

When: Monday and Wednesday at 6pm 

Cost: $8 

she adds. 

Ngaire also puts her enjoyment ofthe class down to 

the warm and safe environmentboth the participants 

and the instructors have created. 

“I’ve met new, like minded people, weare all doing 

the same thing together and it’s avery supportive 

atmosphere-the instructors don’t ask youtodoany 

morethanyouare able to do. 

“I knew on the very first dayIwenttothe class thatit 

wasgoingtobe forme,”she adds. 

She is thrilled with the progress she has made so far 

and will continuetoattendEvolveeachweek. 

“I’m 80years old, enjoying the challenge and seeing 

the improvementsinmybody. 

“I’m prettyproud of myself,” she adds. 

Taichi and Qigong by Helen 

Enjoy learning gentle exercises and forms to improve strength, 

flexibility and balance. 

Contact: Helen Patterson 

Phone: 027 498 7225 

Where: Upstairs at St John Rooms, 

Tancred Street, Ashburton 

When: Monday 9.15am 

Monday 10.30am (beginners) 

Tuesday 9am 

Tuesday 10.30am 

Cost: $60 per term 

Evolve 

Afunctional exercise class using equipment. 

Contact: Jenny Soal 

Phone: 03 307 7870 

Where: EA Networks Centre 

When: 11am Tuesdays and Fridays 

Cost: $11 

Multi class offers and memberships available 

(includes EA gym and Aqua classes) 

Classes with the “Approved 

Strength and Balance Programme” 

tick, provide asafe and effective 

exercise environment for adults. 

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Out and about at Ashburton A&Pshow 

Keeping akeen eye on the dog trial action. 

Lydia Thomson, of Rangiora, in 

action during the junior 

shearing final. 

Sophia Hopkinson (7) gets 

ready to compete. 

Alpaca judge Diane Marks, 

right, was kept busy during 

competition at the show. 

The Ashburton A&P Show 

with adifference went 

ahead on Friday and 

Saturday with no 

spectators, sideshows or 

trade stalls. Despitethe 

limited number of people, 

therewere still plenty of 

smiles on thegrounds with 

many pleased to have an 

agriculturaland pastoral 

show toattend. Toni 

Williams andDanielTobin 

captured some of the 

action over the two day 

event. 

Amy Johnson takes part in the showjumping event. 

Ten year olds Charlotte Taylor, left, and Macy Oliver practice their 

routines ahead of the Under 12 Highland Fling competition. 

Let’skeep safe–Theft/BurglaryPrevention Campaign 

BurglaryAnd Theft–Prevention Advice–Homes 

Part twoofour Burglaryand Theft 

campaignreviewsprevention in the 

homeand askspeople to keepsafe. In 

the build up to Christmasand as people 

depart on holidayplease be awareof 

your assetsand valuables, ensureyour 

house is well lit and locked and ensure 

thatall outside furniture, ladders,etc are 

placed somewheresafe. 

Joining aNeighbourhood Support 

group can mean thatother neighbours 

in the area can keepan eyeonyour 

property, reportsuspicious behaviour 

or even carefor your animalwhile you 

areaway. Leaving asparekey with 

someone can meanfurther prevention 

in case there is aleak, erratic alarms,or 

even turningalightonin theeveningto 

makeitlook like someone is home. 

Apamphlethas beendistributed 

around variouscentres in Ashburton 

including the Library, AshburtonDistrict 

Council,Police Station, and Community 

House. This will include steps to taketo 

ensurethe protection of your property. 

Neighbourhood Supporthas also put 

together some safetypacks. These 

will be giventoNeighbourhood Coordinators 

to pass around their street for 

residents to markand record valuable 

items so thatthey can be recognised by 

Policeinthe eventofatheft. 

Communitytalks can also be given 

to Groups regardingprevention and 

security. 

Anyone requiring further 

information please contactSue Abel, 

Neighbourhood Support on 308 3558 or 

0272961006. 

REMEMBER 

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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 36 

4November 2021 

Head of Senior School Message 

Introduction 

Wow weare nearly there! This year, once again, 

has had its highs andlows. 

AshColl WayValues 

One aspectofschool thathas become increasingly 

clear to me is the importance of the AshColl 

Way Values. The students who strive topursue 

Pride, Quality and Respect are the students who 

seem to succeed through these highs and lows 

successfully. 

This term the Senior School is focusing on Quality by being prepared 

for upcoming NCEA examinations, and Pride by finishing the year off 

strongly. 

Changes to NCEA for2021 -Learning Recognition Credits (LRC) 

Due tothe significant disruption that our students have experienced 

this year, through the flooding and COVID Lockdowns, the Ministry of 

Education has grantedAshburtonCollege the following LRCs. 

Forstudents this means: 

Themorecreditsyou achieve, the moreyou areentitledto. 

• For every 5credits achieved through internal or external assessment, 

students are entitled to1extra credit. These extra credits are called 

Learning Recognition Credits (LRCs) 

• Upto10ofthe LRCs earned this year can be used towards the 80 

required forNCEA Level1. 

• Upto8LRCs earned this year can be used towards the 60 required at 

Level2and Level3. 

Endorsements arestill achievable. 

• Toget aCertificate Endorsement-students need 46 credits at Merit or 

Excellence level,instead of the usual 50. 

• Toget aCourse Endorsement–students need 12 credits at Achieved or 

Merit or Excellence levelinacourse,rather than 14. Students still need 

to achieveatleast 3credits inexternalsand 3ininternals. 

• LRCsdon’t come with a Merit or Excellence,sothey can’t counttowards 

an Endorsement. 

UniversityEntrance(UE) hasbeen adjusted. 

For 2021 the UE requirements have been adjusted from 14 down to 12 

credits in three UE-approved subjects. Students still need to have NCEA 

Level3and the usual Literacyand Numeracystandards. 

College ExamReports (Senior Students) 

Senior College Examinations took place at College from Monday 

20 September to Tuesday28September,and parents/caregivers of senior 

students will be emailed acopyofthese results. 

College Exam Results 

In this reportitwill only showCollege Exam results.These arethe external 

standards thatstudents areenteredfor in the NZQA examinations at the 

endofthe year. 

ForInternal StandardResults 

Forany Internal Standardresultsplease log-on to your Kamar portal. 

For Parents and Caregivers, these results are important asthey indicate 

how your student isprogressing towards their external exams, and 

highlights anygaps in their understanding. 

These results arealso one avenue thatcan be used for‘derived grades’if 

needed at the end of the year. 

Vaccinations and COVID-19 nformation 

Everywhere you seem to look at the moment there issomething about 

vaccines. The country isatacritical time in the vaccine rollout, and we 

know there is still an amountofdifferentinformation in the community. 

Sometimes it’s good just to get back to basics and look at the facts. 

Schools received very regular COVID-19 Bulletins from Iona Holsted, 

Secretary for Education, with more recent publications covering 

information regarding the Public Health Order on vaccinations; Qand A; 

face coverings in schools on school transport and, above all, promoting 

respect for all ākonga regardless of vaccination status; and exam 

managementinAlertLevels 1-3. 

Full information is available on the Ministry of Education and 

Ministry ofHealth web-sites, including information on how the 

vaccine works. 

Best wishes 

Iwish all of the Year 13 students and any other leavers all the very best 

forthe future. 

Ihavethoroughly enjoyedgetting to know youand supporting youover 

the last twoyears. 

Acknowledgement 

Aspecial thank you and acknowledgement toHead Student Thomas, 

Milli, Easterlin and Alex and theStudentExecutivefor all their hardwork 

this year.They have done themselves,the school,myself and their parents 

proud. 

Nothing we candocan change the past, 

but everything we do changes the future. 

Ashleigh Brilliant 

AbbeyBruce 

Head of Senior School 

TheAshColl 

Way 

Staff -Farewell 

Kylie Backhouse-Smith 

Kylie started atAshburton College in January 2014, asaTeacher ofDrama, 

citing that every individual student can achieve academic success and 

become awell-round individual. Kylie wasmotivated, creative, withstrong 

organisational capabilities, and asignificant work experience background 

as an actor, in New Zealand and Internationaltelevision shows;aDirector of 

manyproductions; and aBehaviour Therapistwithin Spectrum care. 

Kylie came toCollege following five years teaching English in Japan and, 

while Drama was her key passion, she was confident teaching Dance, 

English,English as aSecond Language and Japanese. 

Ashburton College became the richer for her skills, and for her input asa 

person. She related well tostudents, and was acommitted and dedicated 

teacher always prepared to go the extra mile for students, who she 

consistently put at the heart ofall that she did. Needless tosay students 

admired and responded to her passion, enthusiasm andexpertise. 

Aside from fully involvingherself in CollegeArtsactivities and performances, 

in October 2015 she was appointed tothe Head of Drama position. This 

further developed into Head of Dance and Drama in January 2020, with 

responsibility also for Beginning Teacher Mentoring. Within the College’s 

Pastoral Team she undertook aposition as aDean foraperiod of time,from 

Term Two2018. 

From the English Faculty perspective Kylie was noted as always being a 

greathelp with the annual Festival of the SpokenWord. 

Aside from two six month periods of parental leave, Kylie has been a 

member of our Collegefor seven years and three terms. 

We farewelled, on Friday 29 October, avalued and caring member of staff; 

one who will be missedbyher colleagues andstudents alike forall thatshe 

contributed and,importantly,for who she is as aperson. 

We give her our everygood wish forher move north to be nearertofamily 

andfor her new positionatKatikatiCollege. She will be joined at the end of 

the year by husband Kyle when he tooleavesusfor his new position. 

Information 

AshburtonCollege Year 9 

Academic Scholarships 

Criteria and application forms arenow available 

from your child’s school. 

TheClosing Date forapplications is 

Monday15November 2020, 12 noon. 

Theacademicexaminationswill be held at AshburtonCollege 

on Monday22Novemberfrom9:00am–11:15am. 

Enquiries and applicationstobemadeto 

Sheena Tyrrell,Management Administrator, 

Email:ts@ashcoll.school.nz 

Phone: 3084193, extension812; 027247 8003. 

Please note that these Scholarships are 

Academic ExcellenceScholarships. 

ShaveFor ACure–Fundraising Page 

TheAshburton CollegeStudentExecutivewelcomesall to the Shave for 

aCurefundraisingpage. 

They say they have decided to undertake this‘crazy’ thing for anamazing 

cause,shavingtheir hair off to remember lovedones and to support cancer 

patients. 

The Student Executive want tocontribute towards funding more effective 

treatments to save lives and tomake sure people with cancer get the 

supportthey needtoget through. 

The question is asked –did you know the scary statistic that seven people 

will discover they have blood cancer today? 

TheStudentExecutive 

asks forhelp in 

achieving apositive 

fundraising outcome, 

saying–please 

sponsorusfor this 

greatcause. 

It’s simple,fast and 

totally secure. Fill out 

the details on the left, 

‘whip out’your credit 

card, and Leukaemia 

and Blood CancerNew 

Zealand will emailyou 

areceipt. 

TheShave Team is 

made up of (pictured 

right clockwise from top 

left): GemmaTaylor, 

Lauren Taylor, 

Kyle Henderson, 

Thomas Patterson, 

Malachi Drye, Pete Lee. 

Donate at -https://shaveforacure.co.nz/ashburtoncollegesteam 

Events 

Boyle RiverAGreat Experience ForThree 

College Students 

Year 10 students Ella Rickard, Keanu Smith and Logan Williams spent 

the firstweekofthe October school holidayperiod (MondaytoFriday) out 

of their comfortzonesand gainingsuperbexperiences. 

Acknowledgement 

Through the generosity ofthe Rotary Ashburton and the Ashburton 

Plains Rotary Clubs College students, annually, have the opportunity 

to attend this amazing camp. This total sponsorship for three students is 

very much valued bythe College and the opportunity appreciated bythe 

attending students. 

Asincerethankyouisgiven to the RotaryClubs. 

TheBoyle RiverOutdoor Education Centre 

This is operated by the not-for-profit North Canterbury Alpine Trust, 

established in 1972 and based 15 kilometres south of the Lewis Pass, 

between the Sylvia Tops and the Libretto Mountain Range. The tutors 

provide tailor-made outdoor education-based programmes for school 

groupsaswellasofferinganumberoftheir own‘Boyle’courses. Adventurebased 

learningis the core component of everythingthey do. 

Their goal is to extend the potential of young people to being life-long 

learners and contributing citizens. 

Theprogramme and experiences over the fivedaysincluded – 

Dayone holding team-building exercisesincluding building araft; thetwodayovernighttramp 

up the HopeValley,High Ropesatthe camp and rock 

climbing/abseiling.The raft-building exercise involved three planks, skinny 

poles and the ability topaddle it from one bank to the opposite bank. 

Getting wet was an inherent 

partofthis exercise! 

(Pictured right): The 

group setting out on the 

twoday tramp. 

All three students cited the key 

benefits of getting to know new 

people and making new friendships, 

being out of their comfort zone and 

learning to trust others –in what was, 

in reality, ashortspace of time. 

They would strongly recommend that 

other students take up this opportunity 

when it is next offered, and also 

thanked the instructors for their great 

support and abilitytomotivate,and to 

have students feel safe. 

(Pictured left): So far, sogood 

with this raft! 

Thirteen students formed 

this week’s group with the 

other students being from 

St Andrew’s College, MtHutt 

College and Hillmorton High 

School. 

This particular week proved to be 85% wetwhich provided some challenges 

and frustrations,but wasalso alesson in accepting whatcan’t be changed. 

Logan said he learnt the importance ofbringing warm clothes, and Keanu 

the need fortwo pair of shoes! 

For Logan, who has previously 

tramped, he enjoyed the two 

day/overnight tramps, with the 

hardest challenge being the 

abseiling and managing heights,a 

not uncommon area of discomfort 

for many. He said he passed on 

the high ropes. 

(Pictured right): Agroup abseiling. 

Keanu, conversely, lovedthe high 

ropes although there were some heights he found too high and didn’t 

undertake. Keanu said thatthe High Ropes experiences took up afour-five 

hour timespan. Thehardest aspect of the High Ropes wasthe‘Leap of Faith’ 

where participants had to build up enough confident toclimb, then stand 

on the topofahighpower pole and jump to atrapeze. 

The abseiling, however, hefound to be ‘fun, and cruisy’, abseiling down a 

distanceofapproximately 50 metres,with some ‘hanging’involved. 

The ‘scariest’ experience 

was the Department of 

Conservation Swing Rope 

Bridge over the river up 

the Hope Valley. 

Ella, while contributing tothe above 

comments and experiences classed 

the highlights, obviously having a 

head for heights, asAbseiling and the 

High Ropes. 

(Pictured right): Ella Rickardonthe 

High Ropes.

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 36 

4November 2021 

Events 

Fijian Language Week 

This acknowledgement week extended from 03-09 October, which 

encompassed the first week of the October studentholiday break. 

Undaunted, however, the active Student Cultural Committee under the 

leadership of Shrina Afu still acknowledged this once school resumed, and 

employedthe nowcustomaryCOVID-19 approach to involving students. 

Shrina outlines the week’sactivities for us here - 

On Monday 18 October - a video on the Student Exec Instagram page 

of Semisi Balenaisa was uploaded. Semisi gave a lesson in how to count 

from 1-10 in Fijian, which is‘dua, rua, tolu, va, lima, ono, vitu, walu, ciwa, tini’. 

On Tuesday 19October -the 

Fijian flag was raised for the 

week. 

Thomas Patterson our Head 

Boy, made a video as well 

teaching the phrases ‘how are 

you?’ and ‘I’m good’ which is ‘sa 

kuca?’ and ‘sadonu’. 

The Fijian archipelago is made 

up of about 333 islands but just 

two ofthose islands, Viti Levu 

and Vanua Levu, are home to 

87 percent of the population, 

with SuvaFiji’s capital city. 

On Wednesday 20 October - 

MayPenjueli did the DayThree video.She taughtthe phrase‘come and eat’ 

which is ‘mai kana’. 

(Pictured left): MayPenjueli pictured 

in traditional costume,onthe 

FridayofFijian Language Week at 

College. 

During Ako time in Period 4, a 

google slide showwas shared forall 

Akoclasses to go through and learn 

moreabout Fiji. 

Thursday 21October saw another 

video uploaded to the Student 

Executivepage,teachinghow to say 

‘you look nice’ in Fijian ‘o ikosarairai 

vinaka’ taught byEmori Balenaisa 

and Mereani Cakaunitabua. 

Friday22October culminatedinan 

Ako-time quiz competition about 

Fiji. This was sent toall Ako classes, 

with their answers raced to the 

chessboard. 

The winning Ako Class was teacher Darion Hurst-Long’s 10RHU, and they 

get scoop of chips as the prize. 

Theconcluding video forFijian language week wasagroup video by some 

of the Fijian students singing ‘Noqu Masu’. Performing this were: 

Semisi and EmoriBalenaisa, 

Mereani Cakaunitabua, 

Vena Naitoga, 

Thomas Patterson, 

George and MayPenjueli, and 

Lusiana Tagicakibau. 

Traditional costumes were 

able to be worn on the Friday 

also,asthe pictures rightand 

belowshow. 

(Pictured right, back row,left 

to right): Semisi Balenaisa, 

George Penjueli, 

Thomas Patterson. 

(Middle row,lefttoright): 

Vena Naitoga, 

Himanshu Chand, 

EmoriBalenaisa. 

(Front row,lefttoright): 

Lusiana Tagicakibau, 

MayPenjueli andMereani Cakaunitabua. 

(Pictured below,leftand right): 

Lusiana Tagicakibau and 

Mereani Cakaunitabua. 

(Pictured above): Year 9 

student Vena Naitoga, in 

his national sulu. 

Congratulations 

BalanceofTarget Shooting Successes for 

College Competitors 

NationalDistrictChampionship Final– 

Finals CleanSweep: BDivision Winners 

As advisedinlast week’s newsletterwenow acknowledge the balanceof 

the shooting team’s topresults forthisyear. Theteam wonthe BDivision 

of Target Shooting New Zealand’s NDC (National District Championships), 

held on 14 October. The BLeague isacompetition for smaller district 

teams, although Nina McKenzie said the otherfinalist wasEast Otago,which 

represents the City of Dunedin! 

In this competition, six play-off rounds were held, prior to Semi-Finals and 

Finals,the latter events being delayed per courtesy of COVID. 

The team competition is comprised of three sections: Open, Graded 

and Junior, with each section allocated points for a win - Open 5, 

Graded4,Junior3,and 1for atotal win, meaning apossibletotal of 13 points 

initially. Bonus points can be gained through exceptional scores, such as a 

Junior100; a200;a100.10). 

Teamsare selectedand published before shootingbegins in each round. 

AshColl team members were the ‘regulars’: Charlotte McKenzie, 

Madi Tourle,JackJones, PhoebeMcKenzie,Tāne Moore, Jack McIntosh,Sama 

Sooialo. 

Finals Clean SweepOutcome 

The AshColl Team excelled again, with aclean sweep against East Otago 

(13-0), to takethe final and retainthe Henshaw Cup. 

This wasanother greatresultagainst averystrong team, especially afterthe 

interruption to trainingthroughCOVID’s most recent lockdown. 

Nina McKenzie said the team had some great numbers, with the junior 

shooters well to the fore. 

Excellent scores came from: Jack Jones, Charlotte McKenzie and 

Madi Tourle thus winning team sections, and afantastic Personal Best 

Double to PhoebeMcKenzie of 195.9. 

Target Shooting NewZealand IndividualPostal Results 

The individual postal competition isalso completed. These are additional 

competitions that members can enter, and shoot aset number of labelled 

competition targetsontheirhomerange. 

For Ashburton College, Madi Tourle entered and had the following 

excellent results: 

• Gold Medal -Champion CGrade Individual 

• Silver Medal -CGradeAggregate 

Madi (pictured right) has had afantastic 

break-throughseason, and her potential in 

the sport is enormous. 

Final Results for2021 

This concludes the final results for the 

school shooters/school competitions for 

the year. 

South Island Team Qualification 

Charlotte McKenzie and Madi Tourle had 

both qualified for South Island teams for 

the annual national indoor competition, 

but this has now been postponed until 

March2022. 

Senior Speech Competition -2021 

Six senior students put themselves forward for the 2021 Senior Speech 

Competition, held in front ofasmall audience in the Auditorium, teacher 

organiser MichaelClark advised. 

Chinatsu Hunt started the competition with her take on gender inequity 

in New Zealand. 

Brodyn Gabites followed and talked of how warfare has shaped much of 

ourtechnological advances. 

Jorja Roulston updatedher entertaining 2020 COVID-19 Speech into 2021, 

with hertakeon‘HistoryNever Repeats’and earned a Highly Commended 

in doing so. 

EliOrena inspired with his speech thathighlightedhowfailure canworkin 

an individual’s favour. 

Lauren Taylor also earned a Highly Commended for her speech on ‘Our 

DietofBite-Sized Content’. 

Tophonours went to Ngahuia Maeva and her speech on the‘Revitalisation 

of Māori Culture’. 

Appreciation to the Judges 

The competition was judged by former Ashburton College teachers, 

Ms Denise O’Halloran and Mrs Bridget Prendergast, with many thanks to 

themboth fortheirexpertise and time. 

(Pictured left, 

lefttoright): 

Brodyn Gabites, 

Eli Orena, 

Chinatsu Hunt, 

Jorja Roulston, 

Ngahuia Maeva, 

Lauren Taylor. 

Forthcoming Events 

Please note: dates are as at the time of publishing. Alterations, due to 

COVID-level restrictions will be advised torelevant groups as soon as 

details areknown. 

November 

05 Year 9/10 Matesand Dates 

Staff vStudent Chess Match, College Chessboard 

CANCELLED -Red Carpet Evening 

08 Year 9/10 Matesand Dates 

Year 13 PED Golf Assessment, AshburtonGolfCourse, 

8:45am -12:30pm 

09 Year 13 PED Golf Assessment, AshburtonGolfCourse, 

12 noon -3:30pm 

10 Year 13 Graduation (recipients only), Auditorium, 2:05pm-3:05pm 

10-11 Year 10 Bush Survival (Group 1), Peel Forest 

11 Year 9X Museum Trip,AshburtonMuseum, 10:00am-1:20pm 

Year 13 Final DayatCollege beforeexam leave 

12 CanterburyAnniversaryDay -public holiday 

15 Year 12 PrizeGiving (recipients only), Auditorium 12.25pm-1.20pm 

Year 11 PrizeGiving (recipients only), Auditorium 2.05pm-3.05pm 


15-19 Aoraki Junior Sports TournamentWeek,Timaru 

(except forSmallboreRifle Shooting) 

17 Year 11/12 Final DayatCollege beforeexam leave 


22 Year 9(2022) Scholarship Exam, AshburtonCollege 

22-14 Dec NCEA Exams 

Remaining End-of-Year Datesand 

COVID-ImpactedChanges 

Due toCovid Level 2restrictions we now advise and confirm the 

adjustments outlined below. 

Pleasenotepresentationeventswillberecorded and available 

to viewonthe College web-site, 

as soon as is practicable afterthe event. 

Linkdetails will be forwarded to families. 

Staff vStudentExecutiveChess Match– 

Tomorrow Friday05November 

Lunch break –will proceed as scheduled. 

Red Carpet Evening –cancelled (was scheduled for05November) 

Senior Student Prize-giving Dates2021 

These will nowbeheld on-siteatCollege,inschool time and without an 

audience, and with Years 11 and 12 prize-givings nowseparated. 

Further details forwarded tofamilies. 

• Year 13 - Wednesday 10 November, College Auditorium, recipients 

only. Students not receiving prizes are released from College, 

from the startoflunchtime. 

• Year 12 -Monday 15 November,College Auditorium recipients only, 

Period 4. Scheduled classes continue as normal, only prize 

recipients to Auditorium. 

• Year 11 -Monday15November,College Auditorium recipients only, 

Period 5. Scheduled classes continue as normal, only prize 

recipients to Auditorium. 

Last dayofschool attendancefor Senior Students as follows: 

• Year 13 Thursday11November 

• Years 11 and 12 Wednesday17November 

GetOut There(GOT) Day–Tuesday 07 December 

Toproceed as scheduled. 

Te WhareManaakiPrize-Giving:Wednesday08December, 

11:00am-1:00pm 

To take place. Students and relevant staff only, with recording to be 

distributed to students’families. 

Last dayofschool attendanceand Prize-givingsfor 

JuniorStudents: 

These arenow to proceed in the Auditorium forrecipients only. 

• Year 10 Thursday09December:Period 4, College Auditorium 

• Year 9 Thursday09December:Period 5, College Auditorium 

At both levels scheduled classes continue as normal, only prize recipients to 

Auditorium. This remains the final day for the year for bothyear levels. 

Year 13 Graduation Dinner -Sunday 12 December 

Regretfully cancelled. 

ForthcomingPublic HolidayDate: 

CanterburyAnniversaryDay Friday 12 November 

Additional College Date foryour Diaries: 

Thursday25November Teacher Only DayatCollege. 

(Collegeclosed forinstruction).

RURAL 


Environment awards go ahead 

Covid conditionshave 

changed the waythe New 

ZealandFarmEnvironment 

Trust will run the 2021/2022 

Ballance Farm Environment 

Awards(BFEA) throughout 

the country. 

The awards include anew 

Catchment GroupAward, 

which recognises theefforts 

of aruralcommunity group 

working together to improve 

water quality in local rivers, 

streams, lakes and wetlands. 

Entries close at the end of 

November. 

New Zealand Farm 

EnvironmentTrustchair 

Joannevan Polanen said the 

regional committees had 

worked with farmers and 

growers in their communities 

to ensure aworthwhile and 

Joanne van Polanen 

rewardingprogramme was 

completed. 

‘‘Itismoreimportant than 

ever that thegreatinitiatives 

and work being done by 

farmers and growers is being 

celebratedand shared with 

others,’’she said. 

TheBFEAprogramme had 

been adapted forcovid 

conditionsand includesthe 

requirement for all judges 

andentrantstobe vaccinated, 

andjustone round of judging 

to be completed. 

‘‘Whilst we have hadto 

changeour usual processes in 

an efforttokeep our people 

andparticipantssafe, we have 

carefully planned and 

adaptedour usualpractices 

to ensurethat judgingisstill 

thorough and complete and 

entrantswillstill receive the 

valuablefeedbackthatmakes 

entering the awardsso 

worthwhile,’’ she said. 

Mrsvan Polanensaid 

althoughindividualshad the 

Mbovis, beef property cleared 

AbeefpropertyinAshburton is 

the latest to be clearedof 

Mycoplasma bovis. It was 

deemed acleared confirmed 

property, not an active 

confirmedproperty, as the 

numberofinfectedstock and 

stockatrisk of being infected, 

wereconfirmedafter they 

wenttoslaughter. 

Mycoplasma bovis 

programme directorStuart 

Anderson said the property 

identified was not the Five 

Star BeefFeedlot, at Wakanui, 

whichremained under a 

restrictedplacenotice. 

Thenumber of active 

infected properties 

nationwide remainedatfour; 

with 268cleared confirmed 

properties. 

The cleared propertyhas 

undergone cleaningand 

disinfection and was able to 

resumenormal farming 

operations without 

restrictions. 

Mr Anderson said the Mbovis 

programme was still working 

closelywith ANZCO to plan the 

bestapproachfor depopulation 

of the Five Star Beef Feedlot. 

‘‘The feedlotisofsignificant 

economic importance to the 

local community and careful 

consideration is required to 

minimise the impact of 

depopulation on all those 

connected to it,’’ he said. 

‘‘This will be one of the last 

properties to be depopulated 

right to choosewhether or not 

to be vaccinated,the 

community natureofthe 

programme, including awards 

functions and field day events 

meantthattoalign with 

government’scovid 

protection framework, it was 

the trust’spolicy allBFEA 

entrants are requiredtobe 

vaccinated.’’ 

‘‘Wehopethat entrants will 

appreciate that this decision 

isinthe best interests of all 

involved. 

‘‘Throughour regional 

networks, partners, sponsors 

andentrants across the 

country, we have alarge 

number of people involved in 

the awards andweneedto 

ensurewearerunning asafe 

programme for all.’’ 

due to the scale of the 

depopulation exercise and 

Five Star’s operation. 

‘‘We must be confidentthat 

there is minimalrisk that any 

farms supplying the feedlotare 

not infected, whichwouldleave 

the door openfor reinfection,’’ 

he said. 

‘‘The exacttiming of 

depopulation has not been 

determinedand needs to be 

plannedwell in advance. It will 

not be this year.’’ 


Freshwater 

social 

impact 

report 

findings 

The Mid Canterbury Rural 

Support Trustisholding a 

communitypresentation 

tomorrow of the “Essential 

Freshwater Social Impact 

Report, Ashburton District”. 

The report was 

commissioned by thetrust to 

see what social impact the 

new Freshwater 2020 

legislation would haveon 

people trying to achieve the 

end levelsand timeframes. 

The presentationwill be 

held at the BradfordRoom, of 

the AshburtonTrust Event 

Centre from10.30amto 

12.30pm. 

CovidLevel2rulesapply 

with facemasks, and social 

distancing guidelineskeeping 

one metreapart. 

People wanting to attend 

need to registerbyemail to 

rst.midcanterbury@gmail. 

com 

Mid Canterbury Rural 

Support Trust chairman Josh 

Dondertmansaid among those 

at the meeting were expected 

to be anumber of rural 

stakeholders,and thetrust 

were happy to present to 

othergroups if they were 

approached. 

The report would also be 

uploaded earlynext week to 

the Rural Support Trust 

webpage for the general 

public to access, he said. 

Mid Canterbury Rural 

Support Trust wellness coordinator 

Frances Beeston 

said the trust commissioned 

the report because they 

believed therewas anxiety 

within the communitybut 

needed to get an independent 

view,soinitiated gettinga 

report on the social impact 

within the Mid Canterbury 

community. 

It was preparedand written 

by Rachael Inch,and peer 

reviewed by Dr Heather 

Collins. 

The report can also be 

emailed to anyonewho would 

like acopy by contacting the 

aboveemail address, Ms 

Beeston said. 

Clear rules call 

DAIRYLANE MAINTENANCE 

DairyNZ and Beef +Lamb NewZealand are 

callingfor proposed new freshwater farm 

planrulestobeclear andachievable. 

Bothorganisations support freshwater 

farm plans, in principle, butseek clarity with 

government on how rules fit with broader 

regionaland catchment planning and 

consenting, and opportunities for industry 

assurance programmes and catchment 

collectives. 

The consultation for thedesign of 

freshwater farmplans andstock exclusion 

regulations(changes to the lowslope map) 

haveclosed but DairyNZ strategy and 

investment leader –responsibledairyDr 

David Burger raisedmany points in the 

organisation’s submission. 

He questioned how freshwaterfarmplans 

would be used and rolled out, the roleof 

existing farm plans, certification and 

auditing, how farm plans relate to regional 

plans andsensitivitiesonwhathappens with 

the data. 

“The plan’spurpose and relationshipwith 

regionalrules needs greater clarity,’’ he said. 

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The earlier familyfriendly event 

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plenty of candy handed out to 

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event organiser Anita Ruigrok 

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was absolutely amazingto seeso 

many people, between 350 to 400 

took partinthe early event, with 

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Around 70 visitorsbraved the 

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ASHBURTONDC.GOVT.NZ/NEWS 

5BaringSquareWest, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Thursday,4November 2021 | ISSUE 53 

GovernmentmakesThree Waters 

Reform mandatory 

Minister of Local Government 

Nanaia Mahuta has announcedthat 

the Government’s proposed Three 

Waters Reform Programme will 

become mandatory effective 1July 

2024, creating a new four-entity 

structure that would manage water 

services across NewZealand. 

The announcement came from 

Government following a September 

deadline for Councils toprovide initial 

feedback on the proposed reform. 

MayorNeil Brownsaid he and the Council 

are disappointed at the decision, stating 

the Government’s move to mandate 

undermines the democratic process that 

wasexpected. 

"We all agree that quality drinking water 

and environmental outcomes are agood 

thing for the country however, it has not 

been clear to us whether the proposed 

reforms are the best way to achieve this, 

and what the advantages are for our 

district. 

"Having worked through the process 

as instructed, we provided extensive 

feedback to Government, including 

the overwhelming concerns from our 

residents. 

"Government made it clear that wewere 

notbeingasked whether to opt-in or outat 

this stage,rather,how the proposalcould 

be improved. 

"We were looking forward toconsulting 

with our community to discuss options 

of opting in or out once afinal revised 

proposal was made available and our 

expectation was to share that feedback 

with Government before afinal decision 

wasmade,"hesaid. 

Mayor Brown also added that Council 

will discuss the ramifications of the 

announcement at their Council meeting 

scheduled this week (3 November), and 

looks forward to expressing Council's 

view on the matter through thelegislative 

process. 

For more local information regarding 

Three Waters Reform, visit the Council's 

website. 

About theThree Waters Reform 

proposal 

The Government’s proposal is to create 

four water entities across New Zealand. 

Chorus CabinetArt Programme 

Kiwi artist Georgette Thompson Art 

shares the inspiration behind her 

"Kiwis Can Fly" art installation on 

Seafield Road; another addition to 

Ashburton's streets beautification 

efforts made possiblebythe Chorus 

Cabinet Art Programme. 

Ashburton’s aviation history has come 

to life onaChorus box onSeafield Road, 

thanks to the art skills of Georgette 

Thompson. 

Georgette said she was inspired to 

submit an aviation theme for the 

telecommunications box because nearby 

Ashburton Airportwas atraining base for 

pilots in thewar. 

“In war time, many people learned to 

fly here and the airport housed 50 Tiger 

moths. They taught people to fly but 

it must have been distracting at times 

because of the beautiful backdrop of the 

MidCanterburyPlains. 

“It’s been an amazing opportunity to 

beautify this Chorus box and bring some 

colour to the road.” 

Mid Canterbury people were asked to 

submit designs for Chorus box art work 

earlier this year and Georgette’s was 

among those chosen. 

Those entities would replace 67separate 

councils(ortheiragencies)whichcurrently 

manage their districtthree waters services 

independently. 

The entity proposed for the Ashburton 

Districtwould coverthe Ngāi Tahu takiwa 

(all of the South Island excluding all 

or some of Nelson, Marlborough and 

Tasman). 

Ownershipoftheentitywouldremainwith 

all participating Councils (mandated by 

legislation) and there would be protection 

to ensure thewaterentitiesdonot become 

privatised without apublic referendum 

with a75percent threshold. 

Formoreinformation,visittheDepartment 

of Internal Affairs website. 

Learn howto 

spreadthe 

good word 

Websites and social media are a 

great way to spread the message 

aboutyour local fair,showormajor 

event but if you’re nottech savvy it 

canseemall abit tricky. 

Ashburton District Council is organising 

atwo-part workshop later this month to 

help share some practical insights and 

advice about digital marketing,especially 

forthoseorganising events thatwill draw 

people to Mid Canterbury. 

The first part of the workshop will be on 

November 15and looks at social media, 

the second part is on November22and is 

aboutwebsitemarketing.Thesessionsrun 

from 9.30am until 11.30am on both days in 

the Mayor'sreceptionroom at Council. 

Local expert website developers and 

marketing professionals will be sharing 

their advice tohelp event organisers up 

theirmarketing game. 

The CapabilityDevelopment workshop is 

funded by the Mid Canterbury Regional 

EventFund.Thefundalsogaveout$36,000 

last month to arange of districteventsthat 

areinthe planningstagesand that hope to 

attractvisitorsfromoutsidethe district. 

Fund chairperson and Deputy Mayor Liz 

McMillan said asimilar workshop, over 

two nights, was held in May and was 

hugely successful. 

“Many of our event organisers are 

volunteers and those who came along 

learned alot, from the basics ofsocial 

media and website marketing to how 

thosetwo platforms work besttogether. 

“These events have the potentialtobring 

many people to the district and council 

wantstoensureour localorganisershave 

theinformationandguidancetheyneedto 

really gettheirevent out thereand makeit 

asuccess, especially if theywant to grow it 

and attractlargeraudiences.” 

Spaces are limited and people must 

register by email to events@adc.govt. 

nz or call Verity Jackson on 03 307 7770, 

by 11 November. There isacost of$100 

per person, which includes take-home 

workbooks and light refreshments on the 

twonights. 

Up to twopeople per event canregister. 

The social media session will be run by 

Ashleigh Rushton of Rushton Marketing 

and the website marketing session by Sara 

StephensfromPixel &Ink. 

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ashburtondc.govt.nz

Ashburton's first discgolf course nowopen 

TheopeningweekendofAshburton’s 

new disc golf course saw 110 full 

rounds completed and abig smile 

on the face of course organiserPolly 

Hill. 

Ms Hill and AshburtonDistrictMayor Neil 

Browncut the ribbon to declarethe course 

open atanofficial opening ceremony on 

Saturday attendedbyabout 70 people. 

Mayor Brown had the honour of making 

the first disc golf shot, throwing the disc 

hopefully towards the first basket on the 

18-holecourse, which is on the Smallbone 

DriveReserve near EA NetworksCentre. 

“It wasalot of fun and the course will be 

agreat asset forour community.The fact 

that 110 full rounds were played on the 

opening weekend shows an interest. 

“Polly pitched her idea, secured Council 

and community funds, and has madethis 

happen. We appreciate her contributions 

to this community.” 

Ms Hill worked asalawyer in Ashburton 

and is an enthusiasticdisc golf player. She 

saw thevalue of acourse forthe town. 

Discgolf is played likeregular golf,except 

there is no club and ball, justadisc (likea 

Frisbee) that players throw and aim for a 

basket. 

The course is free and discs are available 

forhirefromthe EA Networks Centre, or to 

buy.Maps of the course and rulesare also 

available. 

Installation of the course involved local 

contractorPavecoAshburtonlaying small 

concrete pads for the tees and baskets. 

New Zealand Disc Sport Supplies also 

contributed by supplying the baskets and 

facilitating the course design.BritaSafety 

helped with the signage. Other sponsors 

included the Ashburton Lion Foundation, 

Ashburton Lions Club, Ashburton Rotary, 

RMF Silva,Mitre 10,and Greg Marchand. 

The course has been designed to start at 

the EA Networks Centrecarpark and holes 

were placed around the Smallbone Drive 

reserve, taking advantage ofthe natural 

lay of the ground and treelines. Safety is 

important,sothe direction of play is away 

from the nearbyroad. 

Council Community Services Group 

Manager Steve Fabish said it was great 

to see the course well used on opening 

weekend. 

Smallbone ReserveDisc Golf Course 

1 

To SH1 

LEGEND 

TeeBox 

Baskets 

Hole Number 

Course Path 

Walk Path 

9 

10 

River Terrace 

8 

Smallbone Drive 

“Wesee it as anatural fit alongside theEA 

Networks Centre and it is something we 

hope will encourage people to getout and 

about and be active. It’sfun forpeopleof 

allagesand abilities. 

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Phone 03 308 4020 • www.eanetworkscentre.co.nz 

New citizens congratulateddespite 

ceremony cancellation 

Twenty-four people who have 

completed their journey to 

becoming New Zealanders were 

officially welcomed as new citizens 

this week,despitecovid restrictions 

forcing the cancellation of aspecial 

citizenship ceremony today. 

Thenew citizens hailfromthe Philippines, 

Wales, Uganda, Ireland, Lithuania,Samoa 

andEngland. 

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown 

congratulated each candidate on their 

newstatus andsaiditwas ashamehewas 

not able to hand them their citizenship 

certificatesinperson. 

“Covid means our usual ceremony did 

not happen but we know citizenship is a 

specialmilestoneandthat theircitizenship 

certificates will be specially delivered by 

the CitizensOffice. 

17 

5 

4 

18 

3 

River Terrace 

2 

1 

To Alford Forest Rd 

EA 

NETWORKS 

CENTRE 

“This isgreat example ofthe community 

working with Council, local businesses, 

and funders to provide an activity to 

connect and play.” 

“Many new citizens have chosen to 

make the Ashburton District their home 

over the years and they make important 

contributions to our community.” 

PUBLICNOTICES 

WASTEWATER DRAINAGE 

BYLAW2021 

On 20 October 2021,Council rolled over 

the WastewaterDrainageBylawunder 

Section 156(2)(a) of the LocalGovernment 

Act2002. This section statesthatCouncil 

canmakeminor changes to abylawvia 

publicly notified resolution if the changes 

do notaffect an existing right,interest, title, 

immunity,duty,status or capacity of any 

person to whom the bylaw applies.The 

minor changesmade to the bylaw include 

updating legislation and references, and 

reordering aclausefor readability. The 

WastewaterDrainage Bylaw2021isavailable 

on Council’swebsite or from theCouncil 

reception. 

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE 

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic 

Road Closure) Regulations 1965, noticeis 

herebygiven thatthe following roadswillbe 

closed to ordinary vehiculartraffictoallow 

the following: 

Ashburton District Council, forthe purpose 

of allowing Carol Johnstohold the Hyundai 

Mid CanterburySantaParade, proposes 

to close thefollowing roadstoordinary 

vehicular traffic forthe period indicated 

hereunder. 

Roadsproposed to be closed: 

·MONA SQUARE, at Kermode Street and 

Cass Street Intersections 

·KERMODE STREET, at EastStreet 

·CASSSTREET, at MonaSquare and Wills 

Street intersections 

·MOORESTREET, at Cass Street 

Intersection 

·TANCRED STREET, at Cass Street 

Intersection 

·BURNETT STREET, at EastStreetand Cass 

Street Intersections 

·HAVELOCK STREET, at Cass Street 

Intersection 

·CAMERONSTREET, at Cass Street 

Intersection 

·VICTORIA STREET, at Cass Street andWills 


·WILLSSTREET, at Cass Street andVictoria 


PeriodofClosure:From10am until2pm 

on Saturday,04December2021 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil, forthe purpose 

of allowing Carol Johnstohold Mid-Town 

MarketDay event,proposestoclose the 

following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic 

forthe period indicatedhereunder. 

Road proposedtobeclosed: 

·TancredStreet, from EastStreettoCass 

Street 

·Burnett Street, from Cass Street to East 

Street 

Period of Closure: From 7.00 am until 6.00 

pm on Saturday,04December2021. 

Any person objecting to the proposalis 

called upontolodge noticeoftheir objection 

andgrounds thereof in writing or email to 

Council, 5Baring SquareWest, Ashburton, 

7700 by 4.00pm, Friday 05 November2021. 

NEILMcCANN 

Group Manager InfrastructureServices 

ROAD CLOSURE 

AshburtonDistrictCouncil gives public 

noticeofaroadclosure forthe purpose of 

allowingthe Ashburton Car Club to hold 

Gravel Bent Sprint Meeting (with the 

exception of emergencyvehicles) forthe 

period indicatedhereunder. 

Road to be closed 

·LEBRETONS ROAD,fromChristys Road 

intersection 

·LEBRETONS ROAD,fromDenshires Road 

Southintersection 

·CHERTSEY ROAD, from Le Bretons Road 

intersection for2kilometres 

PeriodofClosure: From 8.30am to 5.30pm 

on Sunday,21November 2021 

This noticeofclosureismade under the 

LocalGovernment Act1974-Schedule 10 

(11 (e)). It will be an offenceunder theabove 

regulations forany person otherwise than 

under authority of an authorised permit to 

usethe roads/streets forordinaryvehicular 

traffic during the period of closure. 

NEIL McCANN 

Group Manager InfrastructureServices 

COUNCIL OFFICE 

5Baring Square West 

Mon, Tue, Wed &Fri 8.30am -5pm 

Thursday 9am -5pm 

ASHBURTONPUBLIC LIBRARY 

180 Havelock Street,Ashburton 7700 

Mon -Fri 9.00am -8.00pm 

Sat10am-1pm | Sun 1pm -4pm 

EA NETWORKSCENTRE 

20 River Terrace 

Mon -Fri 6.00am -9.00pm 

Sat&Sun 7.00am -7.00pm 

ASHBURTONART GALLERY & 

ASHBURTONMUSEUM 

327 WestStreet 

10am -4pm daily.Closed Public Holidays. 

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NEWS 



FirechiefDebstakes the helm 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Longstanding volunteer 

firefighterDebsStilgoe 

Brookerhas taken over the 

helm atthe Willowby Fire 

Station. 

She is oneofjustahandful 

of womeninafirechief role 

SouthIslandwide,and the 

first Canterburywide. 

She drawsmotivationfrom 

beingagoodrole model for 

herteenagedaughters,Penny 

andAmy, who arealso 

volunteerfiries at thestation; 

husband Vaughan is nota 

firefighter. 

Debsisa21year veteran 

and was deputyfirechief. 

She wasappointedtothe 

toproleafterapplying for the 

position vacatedbySteven 

Russell. He wasatthe helm 

for28years. 

Stevenhas steppedback 

from the role,but remains on 

crew at thestation, Debssaid. 

In other changes,Johnny 

White hadbeenappointed 

deputyfirechiefand Todd 

Smythrankedanofficer. 

The changes tookeffect 

from July 1and Debs is more 

thanready. 

She is calm and works well 

underpressureonthe fire 

ground. 

Andconsiders thebrigade 

andits members like an 

extended family. 

The station,formerlyknown 

as aruralfireunit, attends 

mostly vegetationfires (as a 

naturalenvironment crew) 

and acts as back up crew 

NewWillowby Fire Station fire chief Debs StilgoeBrooker is 

looking forwardto the future. 

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS 

duringhouse fires. 

They have afireappliance/ 

tanker thatcarries just short 

of6000 litresofwaterand up 

to sixpeople. 

Willowbyattended41calls 

last year,many during the 

peakspring andsummer 

seasons. They cover between 

the Ashburton and Hinds 

rivers, with azig zagareajust 

overState Highway One and 

out east to the coast. 

Debsstartedwith the station 

in late 1999, at atime when 

there were no female 

firefighters on the force; there 

are now six at the station, 

includingPenny and Amy. 

She lived just 200metres down 

the road. The sirenwent but 

wasn’t answered, thenitwent 

again and Debs thought “I could 

do that”,soshe did. 

Debs joined along with 

neighbourLouisaRussell,the 

wifeofthe former fire chief and 

togetherthey provedthemselves 

to the stalwartsinthe brigade. 

She proved to be quite good at 

it too,and turned out to as many 

fires as she could. 

She has also pushed herself to 

learn, gainingqualifications 

along the way. And got involved 

in the station workings. She was 

secretary for manyyearsand a 

trustee foraround five years. 

The newWillowby station 

office is one of the many 

benefits to come out of Fireand 

EmergencyNew Zealand’s 

nationwide amalgamationin 

2017 of urban and ruralfire 

forces. 

The stationalso has toilets 

and a30,000litre watertank 

bought with support of 

businessesinthe community. 

There werenow uniforms to 

wear for training, and practices 

and training requirementsto 

meet.There was also more 

accountabilityrequired from 

volunteers. 

The amalgamation has seen 

more structureinvolved in 

beingavolunteer,whichhas its 

upside, but also put more 

onerous on volunteers, Debs 

said. 

The stationlostafew 

volunteers during the initial 

amalgamation,Debs said. But 

had asteady crewof20inplace 

now; 18 operational and two in 

management support. 

They included fathers and 

sons,husbands and wives, 

sisters, several sets of brothers, 

cousins,work colleagues and 

lifelong friends,she said. 

Debs works as South Island 

manager for MaxCare, and 

travels to some remote rural 

communities. 

She has the full supportive of 

the company which has 

equipped her companyvehicle 

with adefibrillator, afire 

extinguisherand firstaid kit. 

Debs also carries afull 

firefighter uniform, in case she 

can helpother brigades in 

action. 

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NOVEMBER 67 

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activities, forest projects,quiz night, 

and hammocks in the forest. Stay 

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NOVEMBER 7 

Car display and dog agility 

demonstrationinRakaia Domain. 

Also dog washing andnail clipping. 

Runsfrom 10amuntil 3pm and will 

feature 19 stalls. Gate entry is $5 

per car or $1 walk in. Fundsraised 

will support new Rakaia dog park. 

NOVEMBER 14 

Openday at the Staveley Ice Rink 

between 10am and 3pm.Bringa 

picnic and hearofplansto 

refrigerate the rink.Gold coin 

donation. 

NOVEMBER 27 

The exhibition and fete at Methven 

Racecourse, Methven. Aday outfor 

all the family withclassic and 

vintage car competitions, military 

collectors displays, best dressed 

pageants, pluslive entertainment 

and food vendors.Runs from 10am 

to 4pm. Tickets costaround $17,on 

sale at Eventfinda.co.nz 

NOVEMBER 29 

Tootfor Tuckerfoodbankdrive 

around Ashburtonorganisedby 

Ashburton County Lions. Help 

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23 

NATURE MATTERS 

Native clematis 

BY MARY RALSTON 

Zucchini (pictured), vegetable marrows, squash and pumpkins can be sown outside now. 

Planting now for autumn 

It canbedifficult to plan for 

next autumnand winter when 

it does not feelasif this year’s 

winter has been completely 

shaken off. 

Yetfrom now until latenext 

month is thebest time for 

growing vegetable plantsthat 

will mature in autumn and be 

used in thefollowing months. 

Savoy cabbages, broccoli, 

brussels sprouts, silverbeet, 

parsnips, leeks, salsify and 

swedes canbesownfor 

autumn and winter use. 

Asparagus beds should be 

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starting to bearmature shoots 

now. 

Cutthem carefully or the 

youngbuds justbelow the 

surface will be destroyed. 

Do not allow anyofthe 

shootstogrow atop orthe 

plantwillbefinished for the 

season. 

Runner beans can stillbe 

sown. Put them 15cmapart in 

doublerows, with20cm 

between rows. 

When the beanscome 

through, stake themwith 

straight poles to withstand the 

weight of crops in agale. 

Silverbeet grows best in soil 

enriched with regular 

wateringofliquid manure. 

Sweet corncan usually be 

safely sown in early November. 

The plant is sensitive to cold 

winds, latefrosts andcold, wet 

soils. Zucchini,vegetable 

marrows, squash and 

pumpkins can besownoutside 

now. 

All vegetable cropscanbe 

improved by regular, light 

cultivation of thesoilaround 

them. 

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There’s aprofusion of beautiful 

whiteflowers in the foothills 

forestsatthe moment.It’s 

clematis paniculata,or 

puawhananga, aclimbing plant 

native to New Zealand. 

C. paniculatais themost 

commonofthe seven speciesof 

native clematis. 

It is an evergreen woodyvine 

thatlikes its roots in the shade, 

butseeksthe sun.Itis 

widespreadinforest 

throughoutthe country, from 

the topofthe North Island to 

StewartIsland.Maori 

consideredthe startofspring 

wasmarked by the clematis 

flowering. 

It grows from near thecoastto 

about800 metresinthe hills. 

The midCanterbury areaseems 

to suit themvery well and it’s 

worthatrip up to the Mt Hutt 

forest to seethem.The AwaAwa 

Rata Reserve is agood placeto 

access this wonderful patchof 

forest, andthewalking tracks 

give goodviews of the clematis 

climbingupthe beechtrees. 

There areotherclematis 

species in the Ashburton 

District. Clematis marata is also 

aclimber; its flowers have a 

beautiful scentand it would 

probably would have been 

common on theplains andinthe 

high country. It is found growing 

up through thespiky matagouri 

whichprobably indicates it is 

quitepalatabletohares and 

otherherbivores. 

Manyoftheclematis 

commonly grown in gardensare 

from the Himalayas, Europeor 

otherplaces.Thesemay have 

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BOARDING SCHOOL 

Tweenagertoteenager 

-the importance of the 

middleschoolyears 

The unique social, emotionaland 

academic needsofgirls in what we call 

themiddle schoolyears,that’sYears 7 

throughto10, arestill largely under 

cateredfor in theNew Zealandschool 

system. 

Whilethere is asignificantbodyof 

internationalresearchaffirmingthe 

opportunities andchallengesfor 11-14 

year olds,itdoesn’t appear to influence 

theeducational offeringfor these 

students. 

Girls face huge challengesatthistime. 

Theyare both aworkinprogressand a 

masterpiece.They arefull of hope forthe 

future,theyare passionate andfun, they 

areenthusiasticand abreathoffresh air. 

Youngadolescents experience ahuge 

range of significantphysical,cognitive, 

emotional, social andmoral changes, 

second only to thefirst fiveyears of 

life. Changestothe brainand cognitive 

developmentpeak during this time and 

thecapacity andfunctioningofthe brain 

undergoes amajor overhaul. 

Whileresearchsupportstailoring 

educationtothese years, therealityis 

that this agegroup arestill the’muddle 

in themiddle,’ sandwiched betweenthe 

formativeyears andthe specialisation 

years. At St Margaret’s Collegeour 

students areofferedprogrammesof 

learningthatare innovative, challenging 

andrelevant. Programmes ourgirls are 

interested in learning-learningthat 

encouragescreativethinking andnew 

initiatives. 

Youngadolescents also need social 

connection and, at this stageintheir 

lives, theconnectiontopeers becomes 

strongerthantoparents. Friendships 

starttodominatemanyaspectsoftheir 

livesand girls, in particular,ruminateon 

many aspectsoftheir social groupings. At 

this point, tweenagersand teenagersneed 

to be surrounded by greatpeoplewho 

canallow them to learnand grow and 

encourage them to be thebesttheycan 

be.This goes farbeyondgood education. 

The diverseopportunities we offer at 

St Margaret’s College, acrossperforming 

arts, sports andculture,are paramount, 

whetheritbetobuild 

strong relationships, to 

thinkcritically,tobepart 

of somethingway bigger 

than themselves, or to be 

surrounded by people who 

believe in them. 

Kathryn Gray is Head 

of Middle School at St 

Margaret’s College, a 

boardingand dayschool in 

Christchurch. Herworkwas 

recently recognised with an 

IndependentSchoolsNew 

Zealand Honours Awardfor 

services to Middle School 

education. To bookyour 

personal tour,contactSusie 

Campbell, (03) 3532563, 

enrol@stmargarets.school.nz 

Nurtured to thrive,inspiredtoshine. 

Learnmoreabout aStMargaret’s Collegeeducation foryourdaughter 

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ABoarding Home withHeart 

at Selwyn House School 

Selwyn HouseSchoolisproud to offer a 

safe,nurturing,family-orientedboarding 

housefor girlsinYears 4to8(ages7to 

13). OurBoardingHouse is conveniently 

locatedwithinthe schoolgrounds, 

offeringahomeawayfrom home forup 

to 29 students. 

Ourboarderscomefromaround 

NewZealand, particularly ruralareas of 

Canterbury, as well as internationally. 

Casual boarding arrangementsare also 

abletobemade. 

We areproud of thediversity in 

culturalbackgrounds that ourboarders 

bringtothiscommunity andwevalue 

thespecialcharacterthateachgirl 

brings. Ourboardingand schoollifeis 

very focusedonsupportingeachgirls’ 

individual passions andinterests, and 

variousactivitiesare offered both on-site 

andoff-site. 

Thegirls aresupportedbyacaring 

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potential. OurBoardingHouse Managers 

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developmentthroughout hertimein 

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At school, ourgirls areencouragedto 

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an integrated approachtolearningthat 

arms students with toolsand methods 

to explore newwaysofproblem-solving 

andcommunicating. We arepreparing 

ourstudents to be thefuturecreators, 

problem-solvers andleaders, no matter 

wheretheir passions lead them. 

We believe boardingisaunique 

opportunity foreachgirl 

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he fires the gun. 

Bruce and 

Denise 

McPherson 

Bruce and Denise keep busywith real estate but balance inlots of 

fun timewith theirfamily. Bruce likes the challenge ofkeeping up 

with his two sons, whether it’s atthe gym, on abike, or boating 

in the summer. Denise used to ride horses competitively and has 

judged internationally forseveral years. Maybe their granddaughter 

will love horse riding or followthe boys with motorbikes? 

There’s never adull moment living life tothe fullest. 

027 438 4250 •bruce.mcpherson@raywhite.com 

Ashburton •Tinwald •Methven •rwashburton.co.nz •03307 8317 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Supporting the community 

96 Tancred Street,Ashburton. 

Phone 3078317 

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know about your 

newarrival... 

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Baby Page completely free of charge. 

Simply post or email aphotoofthe new 

arrival along with the birth details to: 

office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz. 

Photos forDecember2to 

be received by 12 noon 

TuesdayNovember 30 

Crying to communicate 

Whether you’re anew mum, oranew dad 

about to experience your first Canterbury 

anniversary long weekend, oranold hand 

with abit of extra knowledge, being anew 

parent is like nothing else you’ll ever do. It 

brings joy and surprise as you get to know 

your new baby, along with many sleepless 

nights, mostly from acrying baby trying to 

communicate. 

Crying can mean hunger oradirty or wet 

nappy, or they may just need acuddle, a 

song,awalkoraride to soothe them; as you 

get to know them better you will learn what 

each cryand sound means. 

How you respond to baby’s crying will make 

baby feel secure and safe but one of the 

hardest times can be when your baby keeps 

on crying and youcan’t work out why. 

If you find yourself getting upset, it’s OKto 

put your baby down gently in asafe place, 

walk away and take abreak. 

Your babyismorelikely to calm down when 

youare feeling calm and in control. 

Remember to look after your baby well you 

need to look after yourself too which means 

eating well, getting enough sleep, being 

activeand asking forhelp when needed or if 

it all becomes toomuch. 

Trytosleep or rest when your babydoesand 

accept broken sleep and tiredness arepartof 

being aparent-especially at the beginning - 

but it does get better. 

Melissa, Benand Lucas areproud to announce 

the arrivalofNoah Ngawharau Szczepaniak 

who arrivedonthe 5September 2021 at 3.03am 

weighing 3.95kg.Aspecial thank youtoour 

midwifeMichelle Dolan-Scott and the team at 

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community, offering pre-school education for 3&4year olds. 

OUR VISION 

•Every child has the right to participate in high quality early childhood 

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NEWS 



Festive concerts 

Event centre manager Roger 

Farrisaimingtobringsome 

end of year festive cheer aftera 

challenging year for the 

entertainment industryand 

communityingeneral. 

Christmas songswill besung 

by talented localperformers at 

two concerts in Ashburtonnext 

month. 

The‘All Iwant For 

Christmas’ concerts will 

feature classicssuchas Little 

Drummer Boy,Santa Clausis 

Coming To Town, Winter 

Wonderland, Mary’s Boy Child 

and Feliz Navidad. 

Mr Farr saidChristmasinthe 

Parkhad beencancelled 

because of covid uncertainty, as 

had other festive events. 

‘‘Theperformerswehave 

lined up are well known on the 

local stage and anumberof 

themweredue to perform at 

the domain concert.’’ 

Mr Farr said therewere no 

real expensesinvolvedifthe 

concerts were thwartedby 

covid,but he hoped they would 

go ahead. 

‘‘We’ve learnt overthe last18 

months that you can bury your 

head in the sand, or you can 

plan ahead andgofor it, and 

that’swhatwe’redoing.’’ 

Ticketsfor All IWant For 

Christmas concerts on 

December 18 (7.30pm)and 

December 19 (2pm) are on sale 

fromNovember 8. 

Ticketscost $15 for adults, 

$10for seniors or childrenand 

$35for afamily of four. 

End of Life committee 

At the launch of the keeplearningmc.nz website are (from left) Analiese Robertson, the director of 

Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa, Tash Rankin from Fire Emergency NZ, 

Connecting Mid Canterbury coordinator Kate White and Ashburton deputy mayor Liz McMillan. 

Learning website launched 

AshburtonRural Health 

Servicesdirectorofnursing 

Brenda Closehasbeen 

appointed to theEnd ofLife 

ReviewCommittee. 

Thecommittee also includes a 

medicalethicist anddoctor 

specialising in endoflife care. 

TheMinister of Healthhas 

appointed thepositions fora 

period of two yearscommencing 

November 7, when theEnd of 

Life Choice Act comes into force. 

Thecommittee will review 

reportsonassisteddeaths and 

report to theregistrar(assisted 

dying) at the Ministry of Health 

andtothe Minister ofHealth. 

MsClose hasbeenthedirector 

of nursing at AshburtonRural 

Health Servicessince 2018and 

is cochair Maoriof both the 

NursesExecutiveNew Zealand 

andtheNational NurseLeaders 

Group. 

MsClose has31years 

experience managing and 

handlinghealth needs of people 

in hospitalsand communities 

hereand inAustralia, with a 

focusonindigenoushealth, 

clinicalsupervision and 

corporate andclinical 

governance. 

Anew website was launched 

lastweek to promote local 

learning opportunities. 

Connecting Mid Canterbury 

Charitable Trust is behind the 

keeplearningmc.nzwebsite, 

which hasbeenexpanded to 

include community learning 

eventsand notjust those 

hostedbythe trust. 

Groups,organisations, 

individualsand businesses 

that organise oneoff talks and 

workshops areencouraged to 

post their events. 

Duringthe launch around 40 

people from groups that 

included Ashburton Learning 

Centre,the publiclibrary, 

Citizen Advice Bureau, Fire 

andEmergency, EA Networks 

Centre,newcomers network 

andAshburton U3A tookthe 

opportunity to network and to 

seehow they canlist events for 

freeonthe new online 

platform. 

Guest speaker Analiese 

Robertson,the directorof 

Adultand Community 

Education(ACE) Aotearoa, 

spoke aboutthe valueof 

community education. 

Shesaid learninghad been 

challenging foreveryone 

duringcovid times and 

learners needed to know 

where to get information in 

order to keep learning. 

Havingacentralised 

websitehelpedpeoplestay 

connectedand made learning 

more accessible,she said. 

Those signingupto the 

websitecan getemail 

notificationswhennew 

events arecreated that may 

be of interest to them. 

For more information 

emailtokate@connectingmc. 

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OffersOver$549,000 

ID: E734 

69 Thomson Street 

ID: T319 

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This stunning 4.8ha property, 

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33 ManchesterStreet, Tinwald 

This sumptuous 2bedroom flat requires an invester 

to purchase it, with the ease of asitting tenant for a 

12 month fixed term paying $320 perweek. Having 

been double glazed &fitted with solarpower panels 

this is avery efficient home. Being arear unit you 

benefit from privacy from the road &anexcellent 

easily maintained backyard. There’s 2sizable 

bedrooms, bathroom includes shower, toilet &vanity. 

Large living area with kitchen/dining attached to this. 

ForSale 

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Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

SOLD 

180 ChalmersAvenue, Ashburton 

5 1 2 

93 Belt Road, Ashburton 

3 1 1 

Asimplyamazing chance has surfaced here for you buy aclassic 

New Zealand villa with so much room both inside &our forthe 

whole family. Recent New Roof, beautifully renovated kitchen, 

updated bathroom along with modern carpet &paint internally. 

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•Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge with patio off lounge 

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326 Burnett Street, Ashburton 

30 Thomson Street, Tinwald 

4 3 2 

Available forimmediate occupation, the tenancy is 138sqm of 

prime office space in theTavendale &Partners Centre, corner 

of Cass and Burnett Street, Ashburton. The tenancy has been 

fitted out toavery high standard by the exiting tenant.Your 

opportunity to move to premium premises. 

ForLease 

Price onapplication 

View 

by appointment only 

BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

•Kitchen with granite bench, great storage &pantry 

•Open plan living and dining area 

•Amazing covered outdoor entertaining and BBq area 

•Double internal carpeted garage with laundry 

ForSale 

$779,000 

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Kim Miller 


027 236 8627 

Denise Russell 


027 432 9717 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 

Cheryl Fowler 


027 461 2614 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

ShirleyFitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Denise McPherson 


027 242 7677 



021 597 527 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Mike Grant ncre 


021 272 0202 

Mark Totty 


021 664 113 

BruceMcPherson 


027 438 4250 

Janene McDowell 

Property Manager 

027 287 3388 

Carey VonLubke 

Property Manager 

027 697 6948 

96 TancredStreet, Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317 

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To book your spaceinthis guide,phone KarenGane 308 7664 or email karen.gane@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

Interior and Exterior Painting 

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Wallpapering 

JukeBox Hire 

Weddings,21st, 

PrivateFunctions 

Sound Systems &Lighting Hire 

Phone DJ Dave 

03 308 5106 

027 251 0015 

www.soundmanagement.co.nz 


FREE LEGAL HELP 

Help in person by appointment 

Thursday9.15am -1.45pm 

Ph 0508 CANLAW 

(0508 226 529) to makean 

appointment. 

Help by phone Infoline 

03 371 3819 or 0508 226 529 

215 Tancred Street,Ashburton 

2422640 

RESIDENTIAL & 

COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS 

Phone Quentin andPhil on 

027 282 8908 or 027 2828909 

2422635 

TOTAL LAWN CARE SERVICES 

Lawnmowing and 

Lawn Maintenance 

Hedges 

Garden tidy 

Dethatching 

David &Debbie Sewell 

Phone 027 4171732 l evenings 3078355 

2399842 

2396257 

•Restoration 

•Modifications 

•Rust Removal 

•Custom Fabrications 

•WOF Reports 

• MagWheel Repairs &Painting 

16 Cass Street,Ashburton. 03 308 0387 

johnsons.panelpaint@gmail.com 

www.johnsonspanelpaint.co.nz 

Letthe team at 

Insideout takecareof 

all your painting and 

property maintenance 

• Painting 

• Carpentry 

• Renovations 

• Projectwisdom 

• Maintenance&repairs 

2010 LTD 

Call Shanetodayon03307 7071 

2414193 

ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com 

PETFOOD SUPPLY 

Fresh &frozenfood available 

Beef &wild gamemince 

Dogrolls Dogbones 

Frozenchucks 

Briskets 

Locally 

owned and 

operated 

027 461 9162 

jenandmilzyspetfood@gmail.com 

99 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton 

WE TAKE CARE OF UNWANTED LIVESTOCK 

2414182 

2432802 

We offer the following: 

• Gutter and DownpipeCleaning • Weed Spraying 

• Moss,Mouldand Lichen Spraying • Spider Proofing 

• Gorse and BroomSpraying • FenceLineSpraying 

• Chimney/Flue Cleaning $90 • Heat Pump Service$90 

MENTION THIS AD WHEN BOOKING FOR A10% DISCOUNT 

ON GUTTER AND DOWNPIPE CLEANING 

Call Allan on 027 209 5026 an let us know howwecan help 

GREAT 

RATES 

PC Repairs, Set-up and Tutoring 

Icome to youday or evening! 

NewPCs 

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forsale 

•PCRepairs/Sales •Networks/Servers 

•Firewalls/Security •Spyware Clean-up •Training 

20 YearsExperience Microso Cerfied Professional 

NETWORKS FIREWALLS AND PCS LTD 

Robin Johnstone 67 Aitken Street, Ashburton 

P: 03 308 1440 C: 027 768 4058 

robinbj@xtra.co.nz 

2427631 

2422645 

2414184 

ASHBURTON 

GLASS LTD 

Experts in glass 

Protect what 

youvalue the 

smartway 

Manage your 

safety&security 

anywhere, anytime 

Call 0800 788 393 

57 Dobson Street,Ashburton 

www.masterguard.co.nz 

308-3918 

214Wills Street 


www.ashburtonglass.co.nz 

office@ashburtonglass.co.nz 

UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP 

HartleyCurd 021 328 301 

Keeping our communitysafefor over25years 

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2379279 

NEAT GARDENS 

Does your garden need monthly 

maintenancetokeep it tidy and 

looking good through the seasons? 

Or perhaps just need aone off tidy 

or pruning completed? 

We can help! 

Allgarden wasteremoved 

ContactCAROLYN Phone: 027 2675403 or 3082333 

Email: cccolt@xtra.co.nz 

2379231 

Our authorised techniciansns 

service and repair all 

makes and models of 

sewing machines and 

overlockers 

OPEN 7DAYS9.30am -4.30pm 

Main South Road, Tinwald Ashburton | Phone 307 6277 

www.anniesquilts.co.nz 

2372825 

Forall your tyre requirements, 

see the localexperts 

•Wheelalignments 

•Wheelbalancing 

197Wills Street,Ashburton l www.neumannstyres.co.nz 

Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies) 

2414198 

Lubes WOF 

Allmechanical repairs 

TRIANGLE 

GARAGE LTD 

Victoria Street, 

TheTriangle,Ashburton 

Phone: (03) 308 6772 

2414204 

2422660 

Integrity Estate Services specialise in; 

• Full interior house clean, including carpets 

• Full exterior service 

• Preparing/de-cluttering houses 

• Packing 

• Re-homing furniture 

Complimentary 30 minute walk through consultation 

“Professional co-ordination of your relocation needs” 

Kate Webster 027 500 1033 

Kate.IES@hotmail.com 

“IntegrityEstate 

Services” 

•CARS •4WDs •CAMPERVANS 

Automotive 

Diagnostics & 

Servicing 

03 308 6646 

•Automotiveservicing,repairs 

and diagnostics 

•Latest scan tools and 

servicedata 

•All makes and models including 

European and Japanese 

•Vehicle transportand recovery 

TheBig Blue Shed 

CnrJohn &McLean Street,Ashburton 

2422659 

Electrician 

Residential and Commercial 

 

 

Repairs and renovations 

Kitchens and bathrooms 

Sheds,garages,workshops 

Tagand test 

Competitiverates, free quotes 

Simon 021 576 044 

simon@simonthesparky.co.nz 

Fast, Friendly &Reliable 

115 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton 

Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354 

Email tincanup@xtra.co.nz www.tinwaldcanvas.co.nz 


UNDER NEWAshburton 

OWNERSHIP 

Same exceptional CleaningServices 

level of service 

&quality cleaning 

ALL THINGS CANVAS &PVC 

*Awnings/Shade sails/Dropblinds*Auto seat covers &repairs 

*Hay&bin covers *PVC covers &repairs 

*Ute tonneau covers *Furnitureupholsteryrepairs 

*Commercial 

PHONE TRAVISHOWDEN 027 922 4544 

2379146 

“we clean to a 

standard, 

not aprice” 

• regular full house cleans 

• one off spring cleans 

• farm houses 

• builders cleans 

• 

100% LOCAL 

03 307 2656 

www.ashburtoncleaning.co.nz 

2414181 

•Manufacturer and supplier of 

Rylock aluminium windows and doors 

•Retrodouble glazing installers foradrier, 

warmer,quieter home 

Forafreequote, contactDavid &Lorayne Oakley 

PHONE 308 8493. EMAIL: owdrylock@gmail.com 

8A John Street,Ashburton 


Your Digital 

TV Experts 

• Aerial/Dish installations and repairs 

• Prewirefor TV/Audio and controlsystems 

• TV wall mounting • Cell phone aerials 

• Home theatreinstallation 

• Authorised SkyTVtechnician 

Servicing 

Ashburton Geraldine 

Methven Rakaia 

andeverywhereinbetween 

ASHBURTON 

TV &AUDIO 

PH 308 7332 /027 277 1062 

ashburtontvandaudioltd.co.nz 

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•Paving •Irrigation •Lawns 

•Planting •Fences •Pergolas 

•Water features •Outdoor fires 

•Raised planters •Decks 

•Stonework•Brick &blockwork 

•Artificialgrass and more... 

Email –Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz 

Phone0800 688 365 /021 542 402 

www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz 

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Bouncers on ahigh 

ASouth Canterbury longtailed bat. 

Bird of the year... 

is batty 

TheofficialwinnerofBirdof 

the Year hasbeen announced, 

andit's notabird, it’s abat. 

Thelongtailedbat beat all 

the feathered frontrunners 

and won by 3000 votes. 

Second place went to the 

kakapo, therifleman got third, 

thekea was fourth and the 

southern royalalbatross was 

fifth. 

Batsare New Zealand's only 

PHOTO JONO MORE 

native land mammals, and 

they are classed as nationally 

critical,and facealot of the 

same threats that our native 

birdsdo. 

The longtailedbat is 

threatenedbypests such as 

possums, stoats,ratsand cats 

andBirdofthe Yearwas an 

opportunity to givethema 

momentinthe sun theydon't 

usually have. 

Local trampolinistshave 

performed wellatthe 

CanterburyPrimary, 

Intermediate and Secondary 

Schools Trampoline and 

DoubleMiniTrampoline 

(DMT) Championships in 

Rangiora. 

The eventwas cancelled 

lastyear and postponed 

earlier thisyear, but it was 

thirdtimelucky forthe event 

which went ahead last 

Sunday. 

Trampolinists from 

Dynamic Gymnastic Sports 

swapped their club colours for 

school colourstocompete. 

In theprimaryage group 

JackStanley(Allenton School) 

wassecondinboth the 

trampolineand DMTand 

Samantha Wood (Longbeach 

School) wasthird in the 

trampolineand DMT. 

In theintermediate 

competitionFinleigh 

Glanville (WakanuiSchool) 

won the trampolineand was 

secondinthe DMT (Junior 

Elite),Addison Judd (Mayfield 

School) wassecond in the 

trampoline and third in the 

DMT (Agrade) and Laura 

Stanley (Ashburton 

Intermediate) wassecond in 

the trampoline andsecond in 

the DMT (Bgrade). 

Jamie Glanville and Sarah Reeve with Canterbury schools’ 

trampoline championships certificates. 

PHOTO SUPPLIED 

In the biggest session of the 

championships, Jamie 

Glanville (AshburtonCollege) 

wasfifth in the trampoline 

and sixth in the DMT(Junior 

Elite) in the secondary 

competition,and Sarah Reeve 

(Mount Hutt College) was sixth 

in the trampolineand fifth in 

theDMT (Junior Elite). 

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FOR ALL YOUR 

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acall on 

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W www.mckayanddonaldson.co.nz -734 East Street,Ashburton 

2432622 

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Tyre Centre 


• New tyre sales 

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24 HOUR CALLOUTSERVICE 

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SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT 

AdministrationOfficer 

-Water Metering 

As our Technical Support Officer -Metering, You’ll enjoy avaried role taking 

responsibility for managing our water metering, from collecting data inthe 

field, to collating it in our database, analysing the results and providing the 

informationtootherteammembersfor billing -this is arole with variety. 

You’ll be an experienced administrator with an eyefor detail, who canensure 

our data is accurateand preferably has experiencesupervising contractors. 

To find out moreabout this vacancy and 

what the Ashburton DistrictCouncil has 

to offeryou -visit our website. 

Applications close 

Wednesday,10November 2021. 

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers 

Accountant 

Ashburton Contracting Limited (ACL) commenced operations in 1995 and 

employs more than 150 people across the region. With expertise across the 

broader Civil contracting space ACL have built afantastic reputation for the 

qualityand deliveryoftheir work. 

If you are looking to broaden your experience and add value at asenior level, 

this exciting opportunitycould be the perfect move foryou. 

Working closely with the CFO,this role will be responsible for: 

• Monthly managementand financialreporting 

• Budgeting,forecasting and varianceanalysis 

• ERP systemmaintenanceand balancesheet reconciliations 

• Managing administration staff 

• Process improvement and IT 

• Adhoc financialreports and analysis 

• AnnualAccountPreparation 

Does this soundlikeyou? 

• CA or equivalentqualification preferable but notessential 

• Commercial accounting experience, ideally in a civil, contracting or 

manufacturing environment 

• Keentodevelop skills and grow careerincommercial accounting 

• Strong communication skills 

• Quick to pick up accounting systems and processes 

If you are looking for agenuine career opportunity, then apply today to 

Holly Paterson at Graham Consulting on 03 962 7642 or email 

holly@grahamconsulting.co.nz 

2432597 

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SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT 

Machine Operator 

Norwest Seed Processing Ltd 

Methven 

We areasmall family run business located5minutes out of Methven. We have 

afull-time position available foranewmachine operatortoassist our current 

team members. You will be expectedtohave ahigh focus on 

qualityofthe product, the efficiencyofthe plantand your ownsafety. 

Duties includebulk seed inwards,forkliftdriving,dispatch, general labouring, 

bagging and stacking seed. The applicantwill need to have agood level of 

physical fitness with the abilitytoperform manual lifting,team playerwith an 

excellentworkethic and prepared to work shifts. 

Applicants must hold aNew Zealand Citizenship or Residency. 

Please contactCaraWilson on 3021724 forfurther details or email 

office@nwsprocessing.co.nz, include acopyofyour CV and acover letter. 

Casual Cook /Kitchen Hand 

RosebankLifecare is seeking aCasual Cook / 

Kitchen Hand to joinour busy kitchen. 

If youare areliable person who is able 

to workinabusy team environmentthis 

job could be foryou. 

This role is rostered shifts. 

Covid-19vaccinations aremandatory forall staff. 

Position descriptionand application form is 

available from Rosebank 

77 Walnut Avenue,Ashburton oremail 

admin@rosebanklifecare.co.nz 

2432003 

2432602 

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199 Burnett St,Ashburton 

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2375497

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SITUATIONS VACANT 


ASHBURTON 

Home DeliveryContractor 

The ChristchurchPressislooking forasuitable 

persontodeliver our newspapers inthe 

AshburtonTownarea. 

Youwill also be deliveringThe Ashburton 

Guardian three times aweek. 

We arelooking forsomeonethatenjoys early 

morning work,are reliable, hasacurrentdriver’s 

licence, capable of keeping accurate recordsana 

customer focussed attitude. 

This positionissix days aweek, Mondayto 

Saturday, andwould suit someone living in the 

local area. Deliveries aretobe 

completedby6.30am. 

If youthink thismightbefor youand yourequire 

moreinformation please contact 

distribution@stuff.co.nz 

WarrenRiley 

DistributionTeam Leader-SouthernRegion 

distribution@stuff.co.nz, (021)944 865 

Scheme Operator 

At MHV Water Limited (MHV) we are one of 

the leading water delivery and environmental 

management companies in NZ, servicing 

approximately 58,000 hectares via open race and 

pressurised pipe systems in the Mayfield, Hinds, 

Valetta and Ruapunaareas of Mid Canterbury. 

Our vision is todeliver solutions that are both 

environmentally and economically sustainable 

and continue to embrace ourinnovativeheritage. 

We are seeking aScheme Operator tojoin our 

Operations team and support the efficient 

and equitable delivery ofwater to our farmer 

shareholders, maintain accurate records, ensure 

compliance is met, and undertake general 

maintenance of assets. In addition, youwill need 

to have solid computer skills with the ability to 

learn, use and where necessary, implement new 

software. 

The successful applicantmusthave: 

• Strong communication skills 

• Solid level of computer and numeracyskills 

• Selfmotivation and be ateam player 

• Agood standard of fitness and presentation 

• A commitment to Health and Safety, 

including being Covid-19 vaccinated due to 

working closely in asmall group. 

Ideally we arelookingfor apracticalperson with 

computer literacy to enable operation of our 

modern technology and infrastructure. 

A competitive salary package, laptop, mobile 

phone and work vehicle, along with training 

are available for the successful candidate, soif 

you are ateam player with initiative and enjoy 

avaried work environment this role is perfect 

for you. Accommodation may be available. 

Aposition description is available on request. 

Please apply with CV and cover lettertoMelanie 

Brooks, info@mhvwater.nz. 

Applications close Monday8November 2021. 

MHV WaterLtd,326 BurnettSt, Ashburton 

03 307 8389 www.mhvwater.nz 

Advertising thatworks! 

Talk to Jann or Karentoday 

about ways youcan reach 

potential customers or 

advertising with that 

special difference-professional servicewith asmile. 

Phone: 308 7664 

office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz • 199 Burnett St, Ashburton 

2432482 

2375505 



SPRAY PAINTER/PREPPER 

Afull time position has become available in our 

Panel and Paintshop foraQualified Spray Painter. 

Theposition requires 

• Good work ethics 

• Have ahigh standardindetail and finish 

• Tobereliable 

• The abilitytoworkunsupervised 

• Toworkinateam and meet production deadlines 

• NZresidencyorvalid NZ work visa 

Please send resume and coverletter to 

TheGeneral Manager 

Bus and Truck Body Work Ltd 

PO Box51, Ashburton7740 

Phone Keith on 0274 274 007 or 307 0378 

Email busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz 

Customer Service 

MaintenancePerson 

Areyou looking forchange? 

We have afull time permanent position available 

within our small selectteam. 

We are alocally owned company that has been 

servicing Mid Canterbury and the wider area for 

20 Years. 

The susccessful applicant would need to be 

preferablybut not necessarily 

• Mechanically minded 

• Reliable 

• Service driven 

• Ateam player 

If youhaveagoodsense of humour,enjoy a 

varietyofwork,and have aclean driver’s licence, 

then please send your cv to 

admin@ashburtonuhire.co.nz 

Martin Bennett Hydraulics is a locally owned 

and operated business which has been operating 

in Canterbury since 2014 with avaried customer 

base.Ashburtonisathriving communitywith great 

schools and amenities. Asour business is growing, 

we arenow looking forour next hydraulicwhiz. 

This position is Canterburybased but youmay have 

the odd occasion whereyou will have 

to travel out of the area. 

Theposition 

This position offers lots of variety, from problem 

solving to customer service, all jobs big and small. 

Youmay be in the workshop one minute and away 

to sitethe next.Notwo days areeverthe same.This 

is afull-time position with rostered weekend on call. 

Vehicle and phone will be provided. 

Skills and experience 

To be successful in the role youwill need to have 

• A high level of technical understanding and 

knowledge forthe position 

• Excellentcommunication skills 

• The abilitytoworkwellautonomously and within 

adiverse team 

• Excellenttimemanagementskills 

• Acustomer-friendly attitude 

• Aninterest inlearning new things 

• Motivation and enthusiasm 

• Afull,current driver’s licence(required) 

• Bedrug free 

• Must have aNew Zealand work visa 

If you think you would like to be our next 

whiz please email your CV and cover letter to 

alison@martinbennett.co.nz 

Applications close Friday 19th November 

2432766 

2433286 

2432509 


TO LET 

HOME Sitters required from 

20 Dec. Lovely homes/ 

pets. Ph Lisa 021 547 262 

www. 

townandcountryhomesit. 

co.nz 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 


HOMESITTERS REQUIRED 

Ad# 38941 

Wanted: Homesitters required 

over Christmas/New Year 

Need achange of scenery over 

the silly season? We are looking 

for mature, responsible, pet 

loving people to homesit some 

beautiful homes and pets. 

Situations vary from 1-3 weeks 

in Christchurch and surrounds. 

Singles/couples only please. 

Search postanote.co.nz 

for more details. 

RELIEF DRIVER. Part-time, 

Countdown, on-line deliveries. 

Requirements: Smart 

phone, double COVID vaccinated, 

clean driver’s 

licence, fit, well presented. 

For more details contact 

Emma on 027 602 3991 


No experienceneeded, 

just agoodattitude! 

We’ve gotanumber 

of jobs availablefor 

agriculturallabourers. 

Excellentworkhours 

Part-time or full-time 

hours available 

Short-term roleswith 

opportunity to longtermworkonoffer 

Great rates 

Great fit for semi 

retired, dayworkers, or 

working around school 

hours 

Email us your CV 

jobs@agstaff.co.nz 

or call us on 

0800112211 

to startASAP. 

2365805 



Retail Manager 

We arelooking foranexperienced 

Retail Manager who is keen to 

join averyspecial organisation. 

TheHospiceMid CanterburyShop 

raisesfunds to enable HospiceMid Canterburyto 

supportindividuals andfamiliesthroughout the 

Ashburton district who aredealing with alifelimiting 

illness. 

TheRetail Manager willrun the shopefficiently, 

motivating andsupporting ourwonderful 

team of volunteers, andvaluingour customers 

and donors. The person we areseeking will be 

computerliterate, have strong organisational and 

managementskills,andhavethe abilitytodevelop 

and maintain various sales platforms,including 

online. 

This is awonderful opportunitytomakeapositive 

differenceinourcommunity. 

30 hours per week, job sharearrangement/some 

flexibilitycan be considered. 

Pleasecontact debbie@hospicemc.nztorequesta 

Job Description or forfurtherinformation. 

To applyfor thisposition,email acover letter and 

CV.(Applications mustinclude tworeferences) 

Applications will closeon12th November2021. 

GRAZING 

SHEEP Grazing available. 4 

paddocks, free, Tuarangi 

Road. OR, Wanted Sheep 

and Lambs. Negotiations. 

Phone 027 204 9709, 03 

308 5193 Thank you. 

WANTED TO RENT 

URGENTLY needed -looking 

for 3-4 bedrooms. Town 

or country by retired farming 

couple. Love gardens 

and outside upkeep. Phone 

027 387 7717. 

BUSINESS FOR SALE 

SELL 

SIX Dining room chairs. Rimu 

spindle back. Two are 

carvers. $320. Ph 027 602 

4885 

9’X 9’ CANVAS Tent in good 

condition (can stand up in 

it). Large tube to put caravan 

awning poles in. Large 

windbreak and poles, 8500 

x1800h. Phone 021 135 

6155 

MOBILITY Scooter. Pegasus 

Invacare, bigger version. 

New Battery. In good condition. 

Price on enquiry. Ph 

027 203 6692 

WANTED TO BUY 

2432686 

ASHBURTON Scrap Metal 

Recyclers buy heavy metal 

etc. Free light-grade metal 

in-yard dumping 9am-5pm 

weekdays &9.30-11.30am 

Saturdays. 117 Alford Forest 

Rd, (behind 

PlaceMakers). Phone 03 

308 8033 or 027 249 6625. 

FOR LEASE 

AWESOME OFFICE space 

for lease, rent or hire. Park 

like setting. Indoor and outdoor 

areas. North West 

town boundary. Must view. 

Phone 0274 754 241 

RENT ME! 

Ideal as an extra 

bedroomoroffice. 

Fully insulatedand 

double glazed forwarmth. 

Threeconvenientsizes: 

Standard3.6m x2.4m, 

Large 4.2m x2.4m 

Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m. 

Visit our displaycabin 

418WestStreet or callfor a 

freebrochure. 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

0800 58 78 22 

BUSINESS FOR SALE 

Do youwanttocontrol your ownfuture? 

My well established lawn and 

garden business is forsale. 

2422687 

STORAGE available, Ashburton. 

Self storage, variety 

of sizes. Phone Rainbow 

Storage 03 307 0401 or 

phone/text 021 554 570 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

CARS FOR SALE 

NISSAN LD28 Auto. Phone 

022 459 5017 

Wantedrental property! 

An excellenttenant lookingfor a2/3 bedroom 

housetorentinAshburton.Weare ayoungfamily 

of 3(acoupleand our littlebaby). Ihave my own 

house in Christchurch andmovingmyfamily to 

Ashburton forafull time position. 

Referencewill be provided from employer. 

Pleasecontactmeon0224059563orvia email 

to mbashir.n1@gmail.com 

2432542 

Genuine enquiries to 027 206 0503 

SELL 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

LPG REFILLS 

9kg cylinders 

$27.50 

Askaboutour 

deliveryservice 

Anysizecylinder filled 

17 Grey St,Ashburton 

Phone 307 2707 

2430589 

2422683 

2422689


TRADE &SERVICES 

ALTERATIONS; Sewing 

mending and trouser hemming, 

curtain alterations 

and curtain making. Call 

Michelle on 027 352 7248 

BUILD work to do? Contact 

Kiwi Building and Maintenance 

Ltd. Alterations, 

Renovations, New builds. 

Qualified Tradesmen. 

Phone Cawte 027 418 

7955. 

CARPET 2YOU -for all your 

flooring needs. Supplier 

and installer of carpet and 

vinyl, re-stretch and repair, 

carpet cleaning. Phone 

Mike Gill 027 491 4210. 

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful 

equipment and fast drying. 

Upholstery, mats and rugs. 

Experienced owner/operator. 

Phone John Cameron 

at Supersucker. 027 435 

1042 or 308 1677 

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning, 

servicing Ashburton and 

surrounding districts, $60 

per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on 03 324 2999 

and leave amessage. 

COMPUTER repairs, sales, 

training, setup wirelessnetworks, 

spyware 

cleanup. On-site day or 

evening. Low fees. Call 

Robin Johnstone, Networks 

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308 

1440 or 027 768 4058 

CONCRETE Services - 

Driveways, paths, patios, 

mowing edging. Decorative 

Concrete Specialist operating 

locally with 30 years 

experience. No job too big 

or small. Contactless service 

offered. Phone Paul 

021 152 1966. 

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication, 

farm equipment 

service and maintenance, 

WOF repairs, machining 

and welding. Odd jobs a 

speciality. Mobile workshop. 

Can collect. Phone 

Malcolm 0274 754 241. 

FENCE Staining; do you 

need your fence stained or 

painted? Make your house 

asummer stunner. Call 027 

929 0304 

FIRE Extinquisher sales and 

servicing. On farm/ 

contractors - trucks/tractors/balers/combines/cars/ 

boats/caravans etc. Phone 

Mack at Doors and More on 

027 396 0361 

FLY control and spider 

proofing. For all your 

domestic and industrial 

pest control needs phone 

AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest 

Control on 03 308 8147 or 

027 432 5447 

FURNITURE Removals. For 

all your household removal 

needs - urban, rural lifestyle, 

office relocations - 

call Nudges Furniture 

Removals, phone 027 224 

0609. 

GARDENING, mowing, 

pruning, fertilising, projects 

or general spruce ups? Call 

Andrew at Spruce Gardens 

to get the job done right. 

027 765 2899 or 03 307 

1693. 

sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz 

GUTTER Cleaning. Using a 

vacuum system to clean 

out the debris is a faster 

and cleaner process. Call 

Allan on 027 209 5026. 

INTERIOR 

PLASTERING 

New or existing, 

level 4finish, full skim 

plaster or repairs 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2416186 

LAWN Mowing. No job too 

small. Call Les Smith, From 

The Ground Up, for acompetitive 

quote. Ph 027 840 

0201 or 03 308 1500. 

LOCKSMITH/Door repairs. 

Keys/locks, sliding and bifold 

door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call Nigel at 

Doors and More. Ph 027 

516 7104 

TRADE &SERVICES 

PAINTER for all your painting 

needs. No job too small, 

inside or outside. Professional 

friendly service. 

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or 

027 200 1619. 

SUN Control Window Tinting: 

Privacy, UV, glare, heat 

control for homes, offices 

and cars. Phone Craig 

Rogers 307 6347, www. 

windowtinter.co.nz, member 

of Master Tinters NZ. 

TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV 

block, glare, heat control, 

safety, security, privacy, 

frosting films, solar protective 

window films. Free 

quotes, 20 years local service. 

Phone 0800 368 468 

now, Bill Breukelaar, www. 

tintawindow.co.nz 

EDUCATIONAL 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

URGENT CARE CLINIC 

WEEKEND DUTYDOCTORS 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall othermedicalassistance outside of normal 

hoursplease phone your generalpracticeteam,24/7, 

to speak withahealth professional whowill giveyou 

free health advice on what to do or where to go if you 

need urgentcare. 

If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, call any 

GP team 24/7 forfreetelephone health advice. 

All non-residents and visa holders please bring your 

passporttoyour surgeryappointment. 

New Zealanders’tobringsome form of ID. 

TheAshburton Duty Practice for... 

Saturday6th November is 

ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road,Ashburton. 

Consultations will be by appointmentonly. 

To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7. 

Sunday7th November is 

ThreeRivers Health, 7-11 Allens Road,Ashburton. 

Consultations will be by appointmentonly. 

To make an appointmentcall your regular GP 24/7. 

Methven and Rakaia: Formedical attention on the 

weekend and public holidays please telephone 

MethvenMedical Centre on 03 302 8105 

or Rakaia Medical Centre on 03 303 5002. 

Details foraccessing the afterhoursservices will be 

on the answer phone. 

PHARMACIES 

Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex, 

East Street will be open on ... 

Saturday from 9.00am until 1.00pm 

Sunday from 10.00am until 1.00pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open 

normal trading hours during the week,and on 

Saturdaymorning from 9.30am to 12.30pm. 

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays 

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice 

Phone the healthline on 0800 611 116 

Brought 

toyouby 

FRUIT &PRODUCE 

CHEESE: Local Artisan 

farmstead cheddar style 

cheese. Buy 2for free intown 

delivery. www. 

hipicheese.co.nz 

DUCK EGGS 

$10/dozen, $20 for atray of 30. 

Ph.0224780305. 

POTATOES; Nadine, Red 

Rascall and Agria $1.25kg, 

or pre-ordered 10kg bags 

$10. Phone 03 308 3195 or 

027 531 9103. 81 Elizabeth 

Street, Ashburton. 

GARAGE SALES 

CAMPING gear, small fridge, 

bench ovens, sleeping 

bags, odds and ends. Saturday 

9am-2pm, 295 

Tancred Street, Ashburton 

EDUCATIONAL 

Dangerous GoodsCourse 

NZTAApproved Course Provider,MITO&Competenz Assessor 

Dangerous Goods Course-½dayMondaymornings 

CommunityHouse,Ashburtonoryour work place 

Forfurtherinformation 

PhoneChristine027 245 2563 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

DebraCurtin 

Chiropractor 

03 308 9516 

www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz 

CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755 

2432726 

2432805 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

MEETINGS 

TINWALD 

GOLF CLUB INC 

Annual General Meeting 

Tuesday16th November 

8pm at the Clubrooms 

Minutesfromthe 

2020 AGM 

Presidents Reports 

FinancialReport 

Election of Officers 

GeneralBusiness 

Andrew Barrie 

Secretary 

Collegiate Rugby 

FootballClub 

AGM 

Wednesday, 

November 17th 

7pm 

at Smithfield Road 

Clubrooms 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

WEDNESDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2021 

MEETING ROOM 

BASKETBALL MID CANTERBURYSTADIUM 7PM 

BUSINESS: •Adoption of Annual Report 

•Adoption of Financial Report 

•Election of Officers •General Business 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING OF 

MidCanterburyNetball Centre Inc 

Monday6th of December at 7.30pm at 

TheSuites Ashburton 

Business: 

Apologies 

Roll Call 

Confirmation of Minutes of 2020 AGM 

Presentation of Annual Report 

Presentation of Awards 

Election of Officers 

General Business 

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Erin Tasker 

Centre Manager 

MidCanterburyNetball 


MUSHROOM COMPOST 

Nowisthe time to dig in our topqualitymushroom 

compost to your vegetable garden. Ideal to replenish nutrients 

used by previous crops and improvethe soil structure. 

It also adds beneficial micro-organisms to thetired soil. 

$50 per cubic metreor$10 bag. 

Freedelivery within town boundary. 

Open 6daysaweek at our Tinwald yard, 

208 Maronan Road. Phone 021 129 8936 or 03 308 3331 

FIREWOOD 

SAVE $100 on next winters 

firewood. Old Man Pine 6m 3 

$495. Limited supply. WINZ 

accredited. Free delivery to 

most of Mid-Canterbury. 

Phone 027 297 7563 


GARDENERS Specials. 

Sheep or Cow manure 

$8/bag. Medium-square linseed 

straw $50. Mediumsquare 

pea straw $60. 

Phone Alan 027 496 7136, 

Ian 027 286 3697. AHinds 

Lions Project. 

JORDANS’S NURSERY 

Rhododendrons from $15. 

91 Pye Road The Downs 

Geraldine. Wednesday to 

Saturday 10am to 4pm or 

by arrangement. phone 03 

6938332 or 0274311815 

FIREWOOD 

FIREWOOD 

OFFCUTS 

$140 PER CORD 

FIREWOOD 

SLABWOOD 

3cordgreen 

$330 

1cordgreen 

$110 

1corddry 

$140 

C.O.D. in town 

MEETINGS 

Southern 

RugbyClub 

AGM 

Wednesday 

17 November 2021 

Hinds Clubrooms 

starting at 7:30pm 

Allwelcome 

Anyenquiries to 

Phil Cushnie 

027 439 9555 

2417586 

Adams Sawmill 

Malcolm McDowell Rd 

Phone 

308-3595 

2428886 

2422039 

2432015 

2431149 

CLASSIFIEDS 


MEETINGS 

MEETINGS 

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MidCanterburyCommunityVehicleTrust 

AGM 

Tuesday23November 2021 

10.30am 

Rakaia Room, CommunityHouse, 

44 Cass Street,Ashburton 

DuetoCovid 19 numbers willbelimited 

Please RSVP: 

Email: Lesley.symington@safermidcanterbury.org.nz 

MidCanterburyHockeyAssociation 

Annual General Meeting 

Tuesday23rdNovember 2021, 7pm 

at the Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue 

AllWelcome 

ExecutiveCommittee &LifeMembership 

Nominations/Resolutions and Items of 

General Businessclose 

5pm Tuesday9th November2021 

Forfurther information visit 

www.mchockey.co.nz 

or email admin@mchockey.co.nz 

TINWALD RUGBYCLUB 

AGM 

7pm 

Tuesday9th November 

TinwaldRugbyClubrooms 

(Cnr Maronan Rd &Shearman Street) 

All welcome 

Anyapologies to Ken Aitken 027 366 8603 

or email kenandseyad@yahoo.co.nz 

ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY 

HISTORY GROUP INC. 

AGM 

9th November2021, 7.30pm 

at ADFHGRooms, 

Heritage Centre,Ashburton 

•PresentationofReports 

•ElectionofOffices 

GuestSpeaker:Lindsay Watson 

Supper 

ANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING 

THURSDAY18 

NOVEMBER 2021 

at 2pm 


Seniors Centre, 

206 Cameron Street 

Everyone Welcome 

Guest Speaker – 

Deputy Mayor 

Liz McMillan 

Masks must be worn 

2432788 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

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2431210 

2430809 


2432328 

ACUPRESSURE 

CLINIC 

Enhances your 

body’s own natural 

self-healing 

Pain relief/Speeds recovery 

from illness, injury and surgery. 

•Noneedles/safe for all ages 

•Good-Health Maintenance 

•Affordable/flexible hours 

•Home visits on request 

Janet Hayes 

Ph 308 6951 

registered practitioner 

2362037

CLASSIFIEDS 



PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Christmas Vouchers in-store for the hard to buy for! 

2433111 

2xTabbys 

READY NOW 

6&12 

months old 

Food donations appreciated. 

Kindly sponsored by 

Adrienne Patterson 

Ph308 4432 

2432746 

THE JACKSON’SBISTRO 

Thursdayand Saturday5.30pm -8pm 

Wednesdaylunch from 12pm 

OpenTuesdaytoSunday 

ThursdayHappyHour 

4.30pm -6pm 

Membership Draw &Raffles 

LintonLounge available to hirefor 

Christmas and privatefunctions. 

Ourclub andbistro operates responsibly 

under the Covid Level2restrictions 

Courtesy vanruns every 

Thursday, Friday&Saturdayfrom4pm. 

Join the RSA (the friendly Club) 

12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 7175 

Members, guests and affiliates all welcome 

Peter Blacklow 

PETE’S 

PICK 

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs 

&maintenance. Kerrick hot &cold waterblasters &industrial vacuumcleaners. 

Esseti welders &accessories. Stockists and distributors of Trailer Equipment. 

Locally owned &operated family business for 68 years 

ASHBURTON 

South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 

Email office@blacklows.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522 

Scholarship 

STARRETT 

The Ashburton Plains Rotary Club iscurrently awarding 

$1,000 Tertiary Education scholarships for students in the 

Mid Canterbury area. You must be under 25 and be 

completing your second year oftertiary education in 2021. 

For further information and to apply goto 

www.plainsrotary.org.nz/tertiary-scholarship 

11 PIECE PROFESSIONAL 

KNIFE SET 

NSF certified.Chef,fisherman 

and butchers knifesets. 

BKK-11WA 

$160 +GST 

2431823 

Mr Kool icecreams is 

available forbirthday 

and Christmas parties, 

school fairs,corporate 

and social events. 

Will also be carrying out 

street sales,solisten 

out forthe bells! 


Pleasetextmeon 

0210 467 467. 

Thurs 4th &Fri 5th 

10.10 Juniper 

10.40 Rons Gone Wrong 

11.50 TheLastDuel 

12.50 No Time to Die 

2.30 TheEternals 



6.00 Antlers 


8.30 Halloween Kills 

Sat6th 

10.00 PawPatrolthe Movie 


11.40 TheBoss Baby2 




4.30 Juniper 


6.10 Antlers 



Sun 7th 

10.00 PawPatrolthe Movie 


11.40 TheBoss Baby2 


1.40 Juniper 

2.15 TheLast Duel 



6.10 Antlers 



Mon8th,Tues 9th 

&Wed 10th 

10.10 Juniper 


11.50 TheLast Duel 





6.00 Antlers 



NO COMPS 

Antlers,The Eternals, 

Halloween Kills,Juniper, 

Rons Gone Wrong 

HospiceMid Canterbury 

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with alife 

limiting 

illness? 

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to advertise in Mid Canterbury. 

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•Sittingand companionship 

•Counselling and bereavement 

support 

•Biographywriting 

•Massage,reiki and reflexology 

•Activityand support 

programmes 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 

email manager@hospicemc.nz www.hospicemc.nz 

Allservices 

arefree 

Dr Christopher McGrath 

PhD(Otago), MSc, DO(UK) 

Expert 

musculoskeletal care for your pain 

ASHBURTON COLLEGE 

NETBALL CLUB 

Applications are now open for submissions of 

interest for Coaches and Managers for all of our 

College teams for the 2022 netball season. 

There will beavery supportive and well 

resourced Club and 

Committee behind you. 

For further details please contact our President 

Karen Burrowes 027 031 67194 

Or email your submission to Club Secretary 

angescammell@hotmail.com. 

Submissions ofinterest close 19November 2021. 

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2430810 

2430694 

Consulting Osteopath, Ashburton 

Appointments/contactthrough web site 

021 0222 6378 

www.countrypractice.nz 

MidCanterburyCommunityVehicleTrust 

AGM 

Tuesday23November 2021 

10.30am 

Rakaia Room, CommunityHouse, 

44 Cass Street,Ashburton 

DuetoCovid 19 numbers willbelimited 

Please RSVP: 

Email: Lesley.symington@safermidcanterbury.org.nz 

2432866 

2386391

New season outdoor collection 

Sultan Oblong Extension Table & 

6MatzoHigh Back Chairs 

was $ 4,293 

SALE 

$ 

3,433 

Save 

$ 

860 

Baja Dining Table & 

6Cabo Chairs 

was $ 4,093 

SALE 

$ 

3,273 

Save 

$ 

820 

Piha 5-pce Bar Setting 

was $ 2,699 

SALE 

$ 

2,159 

Save 

$ 

540 

Titan Umbrella 

was $ 2,299 

SALE 

$ 

1,839 

Save 

$ 

460 

Miami 4-Pce Lounge 

Suitewas $ 5,396 

SALE 

$ 

4,316 

Save 

$ 

1080 

Bali 4-pce Suite 

was $ 3,846 

SALE 

$ 

3,076 

Save 

$ 

770 

Fair 

Umbrella 

was $ 549 

SALE 

$ 

439 

Save 

$ 

110 

Mesa 6-pce Dining 

Lounge Suite 

was $ 4,499 

SALE 

$ 

3,599 

Save 

$ 

900 

Burnett Street,Ashburton l Phone (03) 308 5269 l www.redmonds.co.nz 

2413688

Ashburton’s COOKING 

& COFFEE 

MICROWAVE/COMBO OVEN 

RANGE 

RANGE 

Specialists 

RANGE 

Our staff 

 

are vaccinated 

• 3in 1convection 

microwave, bake, 

grill and microwave 

• 1000watts 

microwavepower 

• 27litres capacity 

• H310mm 

W520mm 

D395mm 

Was$749 

NOW ONLY 

$ 

498 

COMBO OVEN 

BONUS 

WITH THIS OFFER 

c 

2 0 OFF 

• 8cooking functions, 

create amazing meals 

• Telescopic racks, 

dishes move easier 

• Storage drawer,space 

forthose extratrays 

etc. 

• H900mm 

W600mm 

D600mm 

Was$1299 

NOWONLY 

$ 

898 

5 YEAR 

WARRANTY 

• 8cooking functions 

• 4xgas elements, 

intense,great forsearing 

• Stainless steel,looks 

great 

• H900mm 

W600mm 

D600mm 

Was$1999 

NOWONLY 

$ 

1288 

LIMITED 

STOCK 

• Bake and grill 

functions,easytouse 

• Power sockets on 

sides,convenientfor 

toaster etc. 

• Warmerdrawer, rest 

meals/warmplates 

• H905mm 

W610mm 

D610mm 

Was$1529 

NOW ONLY 

$ 

1366 

BONUS 


c 

2 0 OFF 

Weekly WEEKLY$ $3.57 




RANGE 

COOKING PACKAGE 

RANGE 

RANGE 

Oven, cooktop and rangehood 

• 4xInduction elements,fast 

and easy to control 

• 6xcooking functions, 

make amazing dishes 

• Storage compartment, for 

those extratrays etc. 

• H900m 

W600mm 

D600mm 

Was$2599 

NOWONLY 

$ 

1767 

Induction 

cooktop 

BONUS 


c 

2 0 OFF 

• Option: upgrade to induction cooktop ($2090) 

• Limited stock available 

• H600mm W600mm D600mm 

Was$2397 

NOWONLY 

$ 

1790 package 

BONUS 


c 

2 0 OFF 

• 8cooking functions, 

create avarietyofmeals 

• Ceramic cooktop,looks 

greatand easy to clean 

• Powersockets on sides, 

convenientfor toaster 

etc. 

• H1146mm 

W596mm 

D610mm 

Was$2649 

NOWONLY 

$ 

2298 

BONUS 


c 

2 0 OFF 

• Large cooking space, 

good forextra guests 

• Ceramic cooktop, looks 

good and easy to clean 

• Storage compartment, 

forthose extratraysetc. 

• H900mm 

W900mm 

D600mm 

Was$3299 

NOWONLY 

$ 

2497 

7 YEAR 

WARRANTY 





WEBER BABY Q1200 PREMIUM 

WEBER TRAVELLERSERIES 

WEBERSPIRIT II E-320 

WEBERGENESIS II E315 

• Athome,outside 

the caravan or 

down at the 

beach the 

BabyQgivesyou 

total flexibility 

Available in redand black 

FEEDS 

UP TO 

6 

• Compactfold for 

minimal storage space 

and easily fitsinthe 

boot of acar 

• Low-to-high temp range 

barbecues everything 

from pancakes to seared 

steak 

NEW 

PRODUCT 

Limited stock available 

• With the 

spacious cooking 

area, youcan 

sear steaks on 

one side while 

barbecuing an 

appetiser on the 

side burner. 

FEEDS 

UP TO 

12 

• Porcelain Enamel 

Lid –Heavy 

gauge steel 

protectedbythe 

highest quality 

porcelain enamel, 

won’trust, peel 

or scratch. 

$ 

459 


Lightweight 

portable cart 

Available from $169 

$ 

649 


$ 

1249 


$ 

1799 


SUNBEAMMINI BARISTAESPRESSO 

DELONGHIMAGNIFICA 

BREVILLE BARISTAPRO 

DELONGHI PRIMADONNA SOUL 

Thecompactcoffee 

machine thatkeeps 

things simple. 

Available in black or 

silver. 

Theperfect coffee 

machine forwhen 

you’re ready to step 

up the coffeegame. 

This compactautomatic 

espresso machine that 

includes all the features 

of afullsizemachine. 

Your ultimate coffeeat 

the touch of abutton, 

with amanual milk 

frother. 

Barista quality 

performancewith 

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system –3second 

heatuptime. 

Thebuilt-in grinder 

delivers the perfect 

amountofground 

coffeeondemand 

forfullflavour. 

Fully automatic 

machine with bean 

adapt technology 

–personalises the 

machine settings 

depending on your 

chosen beans. 

Authentic Italian 

Espresso to adelicious 

creamylatte with just 

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pre-set coffeerecipes. 

Was$499 

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325 

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