Ashburton Courier: November 18, 2021
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NEWS<br />
44 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>18</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Vaccine rules<br />
take effect<br />
Vaccine mandates cameinto<br />
effect thisweek, amid<br />
nationwideprotests and<br />
hundreds of new Covid19<br />
cases.<br />
The MinistryofHealth this<br />
week announced arecord 222<br />
cases on Tuesday, and the<br />
death of apatient at Auckland<br />
City Hospital. The patient, in<br />
their late70s, was admitted to<br />
hospital on <strong>November</strong> 11 and<br />
subsequently tested positive<br />
for Covid19.<br />
The cases were all in the<br />
North Island but as theDelta<br />
outbreak continues to spread,<br />
protesters aroundthe country<br />
have continued to taketothe<br />
streets to decry vaccination<br />
mandatessuch as the latest<br />
impacting on theeducation<br />
sector.<br />
As of this week teachers and<br />
other education staff, as well<br />
as thoseinthe health and<br />
disability sectors, must have<br />
had at least one covid<br />
vaccination dose. Theymust be<br />
fully vaccinated by January 1.<br />
Mid Canterbury principals<br />
association spokesperson<br />
Rebekah Clementsaid schools<br />
around the <strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />
had been impacted by the<br />
mandates.<br />
‘‘Schoolswill have made<br />
varyingarrangements<br />
depending on the usual role of<br />
the staff member and what is<br />
needed to ensure minimal<br />
impact on student learning,’’<br />
she said.<br />
Although visitors inside<br />
school gates had beenlimited<br />
for quite sometime, there were<br />
now rules in place for people<br />
helping with education outside<br />
the classroom programmes.<br />
‘‘It adds an extra<br />
complication to making<br />
arrangements for 2022, but I’m<br />
sure schools will work through<br />
this the bestway they can and<br />
with the interests of both<br />
learners and their team in<br />
mind, whilst following any<br />
employment requirements,’’<br />
she said.<br />
Under the mandates, and<br />
when the new traffic light<br />
system starts, businesses will<br />
also be able to introduce<br />
mandates and require staff to<br />
be vaccinated.<br />
Ministry data shows 94<br />
percent of eligible people in<br />
the Canterbury District Health<br />
Board area, which includes<br />
Mid Canterbury,have had<br />
their first vaccination and 82<br />
percent their second dose.<br />
In South Canterbury 89<br />
percent have had their first<br />
dose, and80percent their<br />
second.<br />
Hundreds of Cantabrians<br />
took to the streets of<br />
Christchurch last Saturday to<br />
protest against Covid19<br />
lockdowns, restrictions and<br />
vaccine mandates.They<br />
marched fromChristchurch's<br />
Cathedral Square to Latimer<br />
Square.<br />
Freedom &Rights Coalition<br />
organisers plananother<br />
gathering again this Saturday.<br />
Vet for <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>isset to get a<br />
graduate vet as part of the<br />
voluntary bonding scheme for<br />
veterinarians. They willbeone<br />
of 34 graduate vets placedin<br />
ruralareas,fromKaitaia in the<br />
far North, to Gore in<br />
Southland, with the scheme.<br />
Agriculture and Rural<br />
Communities MinisterDamien<br />
O’Connor saidsuccessful<br />
recipients will each receive<br />
funding of $55,000 overfive<br />
years, in abid to help ease the<br />
shortage of veterinarians<br />
workingwith production<br />
animals in our regions.<br />
‘‘It’s well known thatthere’s<br />
arealneed for vets, especially<br />
in ruralareas,” Mr O’Connor<br />
said.<br />
“Since it began12years ago,<br />
the Voluntary Bonding Scheme<br />
forVeterinarians hasmade a<br />
big difference in attracting<br />
and retaining graduate vetsto<br />
rural communities thatcanbe<br />
challenging to recruit staff.<br />
The programme is<br />
delivered by the Ministry for<br />
Primary Industries and since<br />
inception had supported384<br />
graduate vets tostart their<br />
careers working with<br />
production animalsinrural<br />
practice.<br />
Trust funds given<br />
The Community Trust Mid&<br />
South Canterburyhave<br />
allocated funding of $223,826<br />
to support anumber<br />
community projects in the<br />
second of two operational<br />
fundingrounds in <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
The rounds give notforprofit<br />
groups theopportunity<br />
to apply for assistance with<br />
wages,running costs,<br />
overheadsand events.<br />
In Mid Canterbury$10,000<br />
has beengiven toBirthright,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> CAP debt help<br />
centre and Mid Canterbury<br />
Youth Charitable Trust.<br />
RoadSafetyEducation<br />
receives $8500 and theMid<br />
Canterbury Emergency<br />
ReliefCharitable Trust,<br />
which runs the Mid<br />
Canterbury Rural Driver<br />
Licensing Scheme, gets<br />
$8000.<br />
Other local recipients<br />
include Avivo ($9455),<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Christmas in the<br />
Park ($3000),<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Learning Centre ($5000),<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Jumping and<br />
Showhunter ($5000),<br />
ConnectingMid Canterbury<br />
Community Trust ($5000),<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Youth Health<br />
Trust ($15,000)and MS &<br />
Parkinson’s Society<br />
Canterbury ($5000).<br />
Forfuture funding rounds<br />
andinformationon<br />
eligibility visit the trust<br />
websiteat comtrust.org.nz<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
ASHBURTON Scrap Metal<br />
Recyclers buy heavy metal<br />
etc. Free light-grade metal<br />
in-yard dumping 9am-5pm<br />
weekdays &9.30-11.30am<br />
Saturdays. 117 Alford Forest<br />
Rd, (behind<br />
PlaceMakers). Phone 03<br />
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.<br />
KOHLER ENGINE 8HP spec<br />
30709 Model <strong>18</strong>1T. Good<br />
head record. Iwould consider<br />
complete engine.<br />
Consider complete engine<br />
10HP to suit gravely<br />
W/Tractor same adaptor<br />
plate. Phone 03 6862192<br />
GARAGE SALES<br />
SUNDAY 9am -12mid-day.<br />
11B Cross St, Allenton,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Quality goods;<br />
household, tools etc.<br />
SELL<br />
LPG<br />
REFILLS<br />
Small LPG cylinders<br />
Off Street Parking<br />
Available<br />
Arthur Cates Ltd<br />
26 McNally Street<br />
Ph 308 5397<br />
Riverside Industrial Estate<br />
LPG REFILLS<br />
9kg cylinders<br />
$27.50<br />
Askaboutour<br />
deliveryservice<br />
Anysizecylinder filled<br />
17 Grey St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone 307 2707<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
2422683<br />
2422689<br />
GARDENERS Specials.<br />
Sheep or Cow manure<br />
$8/bag. Medium-square linseed<br />
straw $50. Mediumsquare<br />
pea straw $60.<br />
Phone Alan 027 496 7136,<br />
Ian 027 286 3697. AHinds<br />
Lions Project.<br />
JORDANS’S NURSERY<br />
Rhododendrons from $15.<br />
91 Pye Road The Downs<br />
Geraldine. Wednesday to<br />
Saturday 10am to 4pm or<br />
by arrangement. phone 03<br />
6938332 or 027431<strong>18</strong>15<br />
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Karentodayabout<br />
ways youcan reach<br />
potential customers<br />
or advertising with<br />
thatspecial difference<br />
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Phone:308 7664<br />
199 Burnett St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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that works!<br />
Talk to Jann or<br />
Karentodayabout<br />
ways youcan reach<br />
potential customers<br />
or advertising with<br />
thatspecial difference<br />
-professional service<br />
with asmile.<br />
Phone: 308 7664<br />
199 Burnett St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2376119<br />
2376119<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Position:<br />
Location:<br />
Hours of Work:<br />
Date Issued:<br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Job Vacancy<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
RefugeeSettlementSupportFamilyCaseworker<br />
SaferMid CanterburyOffices, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
6hoursper week<br />
October<strong>2021</strong><br />
The Refugee Settlement Support Service, Safer Mid Canterbury <strong>Ashburton</strong>, is<br />
looking for anew team member. Weare seeking someone who is looking for a<br />
challenging and rewarding role as aSettlement Support Family Caseworker.<br />
The Refugee Settlement Support Service iscontracted byMBIE to assist former<br />
refugees toparticipate fully and integrate socially and economically into their<br />
new community during their first 12 months in New Zealand. Ifyou like a<br />
challenge, enjoy engaging with people from diverse cultures, like working in an<br />
environment where noday is the same, and are ateam player, then this could<br />
be the perfect job foryou.Asfamily caseworker youwill be the primary support<br />
person for newly arriving families, overseeing their settlement process for the<br />
first twelvemonths. Our service iscurrently assisting in the settlement offormer<br />
refugeesfromAfghanistan.<br />
Theperson applying forthisjob musthaverelevant experienceand/ortraining in<br />
afieldthatfurnishesthem withthe skillsand experience needed foraposition of<br />
this type.Weare looking forcandidateswith the following key attributes:<br />
• Ability to relate with and supportpeoplefromdifferentcultural backgrounds.<br />
• Agood understandingofrelevantsocial services and agencies.<br />
• Understanding of confidentialityand privacyact practices.<br />
• Knowledge and experienceworking withchildren, youth and families.<br />
• Computer skills,includingExcel andWord<br />
• Excellenttime managementand organisational skills<br />
• Hold acurrent motor vehicle driver’s licence and willing to travel tofulfil job<br />
requirements<br />
• Liveand work in the <strong>Ashburton</strong>region<br />
• Empathywith humanitariancauses<br />
• Enthusiasm and commitmenttowork as ateam member<br />
• High degreeofculturalcompetency<br />
To read the job description and download an application form go to:<br />
www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz careers page.<br />
ApplicationscloseFriday3rd of December <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Forfurther question’s please contactAni Koperu on 03 3081395.<br />
BUILDING STAFF REQUIRED<br />
Canterbury Based<br />
As partofour continued investmentinthe building<br />
industryBradfordsare looking to employ additional<br />
building staff to work within our <strong>Ashburton</strong> or<br />
Christchurch based teams. We require:<br />
• Leading Hands<br />
• Tradesmen<br />
• Apprentices<br />
Bradfords have adiverse range of projects across<br />
the construction sector from building maintenance<br />
and residential construction tolarge commercial<br />
and industrial projects. We offer varied work<br />
throughout Canterbury and an opportunity to<br />
grow within our team.<br />
If you are interested and have the required skill<br />
level contact usbye-mail attaching your CV to<br />
building@bradfords.co.nz or call in to our office at<br />
70 Bremners Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong> for an application<br />
form.<br />
www.bradfords.co.nz<br />
2435105<br />
2434303