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Coolpool<br />

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Rakaia Community Poolcommittee member Michelle Scrivener, left, andcommittee president<br />

Helena Dunlea ahead ofthe pool’s opening on Monday afternoon.<br />

PAGE 8<br />

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PAGE 12<br />

Young players<br />

at golf croquet<br />

It’sbeen acommunityasset<br />

for 65 years and after a<br />

delayed start to the season,<br />

Rakaia’s swimmingpoolis<br />

now open.<br />

Theunheated poolopened<br />

on Mondayand the cool water<br />

wasawelcome spot for<br />

swimmers this week.<br />

The33m poolcomplexis<br />

fully fenced,has highand low<br />

diving boards,aswell as a<br />

hefty waterslide.<br />

Located on the corner of<br />

Cridland andBowenstreets,<br />

the community facilityis<br />

spaciousand has always been<br />

apopularsummerdrawcard<br />

for Rakaia locals.<br />

It openedinlate 1956and<br />

was mostly funded through<br />

publicsubscription.<br />

With theassistanceof<br />

voluntarylabour, the final<br />

costcameinat£6000.<br />

Rakaia Community Pool<br />

presidentHelena Dunlea said<br />

the opening of the poolhad<br />

beenannounced through<br />

Facebookand the shorter<br />

swimming seasonwouldrun<br />

throughtomid or lateMarch,<br />

depending on theweather.<br />

Thedelayed opening was<br />

due to aneed to demolishthe<br />

old changingrooms andtoilets<br />

following ahealth andsafety<br />

poolassessment<br />

commissioned by <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

DistrictCouncil last year<br />

which identified them as a<br />

seismic risk.<br />

Thechanging shedswere<br />

demolishedjust before<br />

Christmas andtwo temporary<br />

portaloos are on site.<br />

MrsDunlea said shewas<br />

disappointed over somepool<br />

communications with council<br />

staffover the pastyear,which<br />

had resulted in the<br />

unnecessary demolition of the<br />

pooloffice.<br />

‘‘The pool auditwas done at<br />

the end of lastseason and we<br />

were keentosee the changing<br />

roomsdemolishedover the<br />

winter months, but forone<br />

reason or another,including<br />

coviddelays, that didn’t<br />

happen. We weretold the pool<br />

office needed to go as well, so<br />

we went ahead andgot rid of<br />

it, only for council to come<br />

back later to say it wasgoodto<br />

stay.’’<br />

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Rising nursingvacancies are puttingpressure on the workforce at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital.<br />

Vacancies force changes<br />

to some hospital services<br />

Arising number of nursing<br />

vacancies in the district is putting<br />

pressure on CanterburyDistrict<br />

HealthBoard’sacute and inpatient<br />

nursing workforce at <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Hospital.<br />

To minimise disruption to<br />

services nursingstaff from various<br />

outpatient, community, day surgical<br />

and education workforcesare being<br />

redeployed to assist in the areas<br />

under pressure.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital is reviewing<br />

its outpatient clinic and community<br />

care bookings for the next six weeks,<br />

with urgentand acute care being<br />

prioritised.<br />

CDHB ruralhealthservices<br />

Rakaia pool open for business<br />

From Page1<br />

The newly opened Rakaia swimming<br />

pool has been steadily filling over the<br />

past few weeks in preparation for this<br />

week’s opening.<br />

The pool took along timetofill and<br />

the concrete tookalot of water to soak<br />

in, pool committee president Helena<br />

Dunlea said.<br />

It had been tested and was now good<br />

to go.<br />

manager BerniMarra, based at<br />

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

inpatient services willcontinue to<br />

be available and people should<br />

continue to access the care they<br />

need and when they need it.<br />

‘‘Thisincludes making their GP<br />

their firstport of call –they can tell<br />

you what to do and where to go if you<br />

need to be seen urgently. After<br />

hours people can callHealthline for<br />

general health advice on 0800 611<br />

116 anytime,” Ms Marra said.<br />

‘‘Where people may notice a<br />

difference is in the way other<br />

services are delivered in <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

‘‘While our district nursing<br />

service continues, more clinics will<br />

Water is kept in the pool year round<br />

and drained and refilledprior to<br />

summer opening.<br />

The neighbouring Rakaia Volunteer<br />

Fire Brigade is able to tap into it in an<br />

emergency.<br />

The deepend is 2.7m and the<br />

shallow end is just under ametre<br />

deep.<br />

Mrs Dunlea said typically 50 to 60<br />

families boughtapool key each<br />

season.<br />

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<strong>Ashburton</strong>NetherbySchool, Allenton School,Carew Peel Forest School,<br />

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be takingplace virtually via<br />

telehealth, for example.<br />

“Our colleagues across the DHB<br />

are also supporting our community<br />

and our services, as we work<br />

throughanactive recruitment<br />

programme including talent<br />

sourcing from overseas, multichanneladvertising<br />

across all job<br />

boards,targetedcampaigns,<br />

recruitment open days and<br />

attendance at career expos.’’<br />

Ms Marrasaid as work continued<br />

to overcomethis short­term<br />

challenge, the communitycould be<br />

confident theywill continue to<br />

receivequality care from<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

teams.<br />

The key system had been introduced<br />

five or six yearsago and previously a<br />

rostered parent system operated.<br />

In recent years pool key revenue<br />

had funded asupervisor at the pool at<br />

peakstimes and over the holidays,<br />

which meant the general public could<br />

use the facility.<br />

The search is on for avolunteer<br />

supervisor this season. Updates are on<br />

the Rakaia Community Pool Facebook<br />

page.<br />

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Fresh approach called for water delivery<br />

New Zealanders are likely to<br />

pay more and receive fewer<br />

benefits under the<br />

Government’s proposed Three<br />

Waters reform model, says a<br />

local government action group<br />

formed to bring fresh ideas to<br />

the debate.<br />

Called Communities 4Local<br />

Democracy (C4LD), the group<br />

represents more than amillion<br />

New Zealanders and is made<br />

up of 24 partner councils from<br />

around the country, including<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council.<br />

In its recent submission on<br />

economic regulation and<br />

consumer protection for Three<br />

Waters, C4LD says that a<br />

completely fresh approach to<br />

water delivery is more likely to<br />

deliver the Government’s water<br />

reform objectives than the<br />

Government’s current<br />

proposal.<br />

‘‘The Government’s proposal<br />

falls well short on several<br />

fronts, so we will shortly be<br />

presenting them with<br />

straightforward and workable<br />

alternatives that deliver on all<br />

of their requirements while<br />

preserving local<br />

responsiveness and<br />

accountability,” Manawatu<br />

mayor and C4LD chair Helen<br />

Worboys said.<br />

The group appointed<br />

international strategy<br />

consulting firm Castalia to<br />

advise its partner councils on<br />

the Government’s proposed<br />

regime and to prepare its<br />

submission on the economic<br />

regulation regime proposed in<br />

aMinistry of Business,<br />

Innovation and Employment<br />

discussion paper.<br />

“Wewanttomake a<br />

constructivecontribution to<br />

themodelthat is finally<br />

adopted by theGovernment.<br />

“The best outcomefor all<br />

NewZealanderswillcome<br />

from combining thebestof<br />

local andnationalassets,<br />

knowledge, expertise and<br />

funding in genuine<br />

partnership,rather than<br />

unliterally imposinga<br />

solutionthatcan’tprovide the<br />

required waterservices at<br />

leastcost,’’ shesaid.<br />

“Our submissionhighlights<br />

some of the risks of the<br />

Governmentproposal and<br />

shows how –with changes to<br />

ownershipand governanceof<br />

water services,and changesto<br />

the economic regulation –we<br />

can achieveimproved<br />

outcomes foreveryone.<br />

“Thecurrent model is overly<br />

complexand sets impossible<br />

objectives. Forexample,there<br />

willbejustfourwater<br />

companies acrossthe entire<br />

country, witheach servicing<br />

incredibly diverse urban and<br />

rural populations using<br />

dozens of discrete,<br />

unconnected networks. To<br />

suggest thatitcan deliver<br />

better services for lessmoney<br />

is just one of theproblems<br />

withthe new model.’’<br />

She saidgetting water safely<br />

intohomes, businesses, marae<br />

and everywhereelsewas a<br />

complexchallengethat<br />

couldn’tbesolved justby<br />

adding alayerofcomplex<br />

management on topofwhat<br />

was already in place.<br />

“Oursubmission provides<br />

fresh ideas for better water.<br />

Our ideas aren’tcomplicated<br />

or unique;they’re justways of<br />

improving on what’s mostly<br />

beendone successfully for<br />

decades.<br />

“There is abetter wayto<br />

achievethe Government’s<br />

objectivesand we want to<br />

workinpartnership withthem<br />

to ensurethat happens.”<br />

The submissioncan be<br />

found on the<br />

communities4localdemocracy.co.nz<br />

website.<br />

Booster<br />

rollout<br />

cranks up<br />

People havebeenqueuing up in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

to get abooster dose of the Covid­19<br />

vaccine.<br />

The booster vaccination rollout got off to<br />

aslowstart in thedistrict withlimited<br />

vaccinationclinics open over the holiday<br />

period to handle the influx of people<br />

eligible forthe boostershot,but health<br />

officials are confident of ongoing booster<br />

rollout capacity.<br />

CanterburyDistrictHealth Boardsenior<br />

responsibleofficer for the Covid­19<br />

response Dr Helen Skinnerconfirmed<br />

there hasbeenhigherdemand than usual<br />

due to the reduced intervalfor booster<br />

doses.<br />

‘‘We have 10 primary care sitesinthe<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Districtthat are workinghard<br />

to deliver first, second and booster doses.’’<br />

Boosterdoses arenow in effect after a<br />

changeinpolicy saw the minimuminterval<br />

between the second dose andbooster dose<br />

forpeople aged18and over being reduced<br />

fromsix monthstofour.<br />

Health providers across the country can<br />

now also vaccinatefive to 11­year­olds<br />

against Covid­19.<br />

The vaccine used forchildren hasa<br />

lower doseand smallervolumethan the<br />

adultvaccine and is administeredusing a<br />

smallerneedle.<br />

Childrenwill also have to wait eight<br />

weeks before receiving their second dose.<br />

Dr Skinnersaid each vaccinationsite<br />

hasadesignated delivery day and were<br />

supplied on this day with sufficient<br />

vaccine to last until thenext week(with a<br />

buffer) basedonthe numbers they<br />

provided thehealth board.<br />

‘‘Iftheygoabove their plannednumbers<br />

thenthey contact us andwefit in another<br />

deliveryassoonasweare able to,’’ she<br />

said.<br />

DrSkinnersaid therewere plenty of<br />

vaccines available.<br />

She said if people were eligible fortheir<br />

booster they could drop into one of the<br />

clinics offering dropinboosters or you can<br />

ring0800282926toarrangeabooking,<br />

alternativelypeople can bookonline at<br />

Book My Vaccine.<br />

Director­generalofHealth Dr Ashley<br />

Bloomfield said speeding up the booster<br />

rollout was key to theresponse to the<br />

Omicronvariant,which had become the<br />

dominant covid variant overseas, but not<br />

yetinNew Zealand.<br />

‘‘The good news is that there is clear<br />

evidence that thePfizervaccineprovides<br />

protection against Omicron,’’Dr<br />

Bloomfieldsaid.<br />

“Wealsoknow that abooster dosewith<br />

Pfizer provides better protection against<br />

theOmicronvariant than the two­dose<br />

course.”<br />

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Black­billed gulls and their chicks arenestinginthe riverbed near the <strong>Ashburton</strong>bridge.<br />

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DANIEL.TOBIN<br />

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

The colony of black­billed<br />

gulls who nest on the banks<br />

of the <strong>Ashburton</strong> river has<br />

becomemore important<br />

since the sudden collapse<br />

of ablack­billed gull /<br />

tarāpuka colonyinthe<br />

upper Waimakariri River.<br />

It’s thought adog attack<br />

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Oxford in North<br />

Canterbury.<br />

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favouringamound on the<br />

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Hoganwhenitwas<br />

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theMay floods lastyear.<br />

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moundhavechicks,the<br />

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therehave beenacouple<br />

of freshes (increased<br />

water flow)whichwashed<br />

outsome nests.<br />

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gulls are known fortheir<br />

PHOTO DANIEL TOBIN<br />

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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>22<br />

5<br />

Hefty haul of breadtags to send<br />

Ecowarrior Nicci Glanville, of<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>,issending25boxes<br />

of breadtags weighing an<br />

impressive 550kgnorththis<br />

weekaspartof aglobal effort<br />

to raise money for wheelchairs<br />

in South Africa.<br />

Mrs Glanville is theSouth<br />

Island collection pointfor<br />

Bread Tags for Wheelchairs<br />

NZ,partofaglobal recycling<br />

and fundraisingeffort set up in<br />

<strong>20</strong>19.<br />

It’sabig cause forasmall<br />

piece of plastic which<br />

commonly endsupin landfillor<br />

thrown into thebottom of<br />

kitchendrawers.<br />

Inthepasttwo and ahalf<br />

years schoolcommunities,<br />

scouting groups, organisations<br />

and businesses have across the<br />

country have gotbehindthe<br />

collectionofthe breadtagsto<br />

raise money for the<br />

wheelchairs, Mrs Glanvillesaid.<br />

However of late, dueto covid,<br />

thefundraising efforts had<br />

Dellwyn supporting defence staff<br />

Volunteer advocate Dellwyn<br />

Moylan workswith volunteers<br />

and doesher own volunteer<br />

work.<br />

She ismanagerat<br />

Volunteering Midand South<br />

Canterbury’s MidCanterbury<br />

office but spentthe pastfew<br />

months making festive cards<br />

and decorations for<br />

Canterbury­basedNew<br />

Zealand DefenceForce<br />

(NZDF)employees workingin<br />

MIF in Christchurch.<br />

AllNZDFemployees<br />

workingnationwide in aMIF<br />

on Christmas dayreceived a<br />

care packagedistributed by<br />

Headquarters Joint Forces<br />

NewZealand.But service<br />

personnelworkingin<br />

Christchurchalsogot a<br />

handmadeChristmas card, a<br />

felt military bear magnet and<br />

Christmasdecorations made<br />

by Ms Moylan, plus<br />

decorations madebychildren<br />

from Burnham Preschool and<br />

School.<br />

“I know it’s tough for our<br />

soldiers being in MIFs,<br />

especially at specialtimes like<br />

Christmas. Theselittle extras<br />

will remindthemthatthe<br />

worktheydoisvalued,and<br />

they are not forgotten. It’s just<br />

changed and insteadofsending<br />

theplastic tags directly<br />

offshore, thenational organiser<br />

sourced local companiestobuy<br />

New Zealand Defence Force private Caitlin Candy, left, with<br />

Dellwyn Moylan and some of the care package goods given out<br />

to service personnel working in MIQ facilities in Christchurch.<br />

PHOTO NZDF<br />

asmall wayinwhich people<br />

canshowthat they care,” Ms<br />

Moylan said.<br />

Ms Moylan,who is also a<br />

Civil Defence volunteer, had<br />

seen first­hand the positive<br />

impact army personnelhad in<br />

the<strong>Ashburton</strong> community last<br />

year when soldiers from3rd<br />

CombatServiceSupport<br />

or make products with them,<br />

shesaid.<br />

They have included<br />

jewellery, kitchenware and<br />

Battalion(3CSSB) helped with<br />

the evacuationand clean­up<br />

resultingfromthe late­May<br />

floods.<br />

She has alsohelped support<br />

those working in MIFbefore.<br />

She made up seventy two bags<br />

of truffles, lollycake and<br />

Anzac biscuits for personnel<br />

lastyearworking in<br />

Left, Nicci Glanville with<br />

breadtags to colour sort for<br />

Bread Tags for Wheelchairs NZ<br />

fundraising efforts.<br />

artworks. Money raised was<br />

thenused to buywheelchairs in<br />

SouthAfrica. Seven<br />

wheelchairs had been funded<br />

so farfrom New Zealand.<br />

Thebreadtags madeofhighimpactpolystyrene,<br />

had agood<br />

recycling value in South Africa<br />

with<strong>20</strong>0kg ­or<strong>20</strong>0 breadbags<br />

fulloftags­able to buy one<br />

wheelchair.<br />

There are drop­offpoints<br />

around the SouthIsland listed<br />

on the national Bread Tags for<br />

Wheelchairs NZ Facebook<br />

page.<br />

MrsGlanville said in Mid<br />

Canterbury people can drop<br />

breadtags, ideallycolour<br />

separated, to any scout group, at<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong> office,<br />

Allenton Four Square or Cafe<br />

Mayfield.<br />

Christchurch MIFsonAnzac<br />

Day.<br />

The motivation Ms Moylan<br />

had forsupportingdefence<br />

personnel was apersonalone.<br />

Earlier lastyear, she readfor<br />

the firsttime, some of the letters<br />

her dad sent to her<br />

grandmother during his time in<br />

the NewZealand Army in World<br />

War 2and learnt how it was the<br />

littlegifts that were so<br />

important.<br />

She also knew her mum spent<br />

years knitting scarves, hats and<br />

gloves to send to troops<br />

overseas.<br />

Ms Moylan was inspiredtodo<br />

something for thesoldiers<br />

working onOpProtectand<br />

deliveredhercarepackage to<br />

Private Caitlin Candy, from 3rd<br />

Cateringand Supply Company,<br />

3rd Combat Service Support<br />

Battalion (3CSSB) at Burnham.<br />

Private Candy was one of the<br />

195 service personnel<br />

nationwide who worked over<br />

theChristmasand New Year<br />

period; it washerfourth<br />

rotation in aMIF.<br />

“While Idon’t mind working<br />

in aMIF overChristmas, it’s<br />

really nice that people in the<br />

community,like Dellwyn, are<br />

thinking about us,” she said.<br />

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CULTURAL FESTIVAL<br />

MultiCultural Bite <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

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childrens paddling pool) from 10am<br />

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Themulti-culturalfestival allows<br />

different ethnic groups within the<br />

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NEWS<br />

8 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>22<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Drama students work on theatre piece<br />

MICK.JENSEN<br />

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Talented young thespians have been<br />

busy devising their own piece of theatre<br />

centredaroundwar time experiences.<br />

Big Little Theatre Company (BLTC)<br />

director JackieHeffernan has used her<br />

annualsummertheatre school to work<br />

with 22 studentsonawork inspiredby<br />

recollections, poetry, archive material<br />

and song.<br />

The young actorsand writers are aged<br />

between seven and 19 and will take the<br />

show on the road in April.<br />

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research and creativity far exceeded<br />

her expectations.<br />

‘‘Ourshow name is ‘There’san<br />

Element of Risk’, which which sumsup<br />

beautifully the war timeexperiences of<br />

those we have looked at, as well as the<br />

historyofthe period.’’<br />

She said manyyoung conscriptshad<br />

no idea what was in storefor them and<br />

many of the ‘‘boys’’ sent to fight had no<br />

idea thatthey mightneverreturn home.<br />

‘‘Theabilityofour youngpeopleto<br />

empathise with the livesofthose born<br />

way before their time is just<br />

outstanding,’’ she said.<br />

Workonthe theatre piecewill<br />

continue nextterm and it willbestaged<br />

locally prior to AnzacDay<br />

commemorations.<br />

It is set in avillage hall and will be<br />

performed in those very halls,Mrs<br />

Heffernan said.<br />

‘‘We are very grateful for the amazing<br />

support and expertise of Hamish Bruce<br />

from Staveley, who inspiredour<br />

students with aselection of his amazing<br />

collection of World War 1and World<br />

War 2originalartefacts–including the<br />

bullet hole spattered tin hat wornbyone<br />

In war costume regalia andwith an authentic and withan army bell tentbehind them areBig Little Theatre Company students<br />

(from left) Arlo Bruce, Laura Hyde, Zoe Ritchie, Callum Tait and Felix Bruce.<br />

very unfortunate soldier in battle,’’ Mrs<br />

Heffernan said.<br />

She saidperformers promised the<br />

districtapieceoftheatre worthy of the<br />

patronage of our town and district and<br />

hoped that people would cometosee<br />

and hear them pay respects to thosewho<br />

fought and died for us all.<br />

The show will be an immersive<br />

experience, complete with rationed<br />

food and drinkand air raid drills.<br />

It will feature song and dance and the<br />

sort of entertainment that kept those left<br />

behind from the thoughts of war and<br />

those fighting it.<br />

The theatre group has been supported<br />

with funding from the Creative<br />

Communities Schemeand <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

DistrictCouncil.<br />

The first showwill be in front of an<br />

invited audience on April 21, followed<br />

by two showsatvenuestobeconfirmed<br />

and afinal show at the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Trust<br />

Event Centre on April 24.<br />

Female art finalists chosen<br />

The finalists have been<br />

selected for this year’s Zonta<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Female Art<br />

Awards(ZAFAA), with the 72<br />

entries now whittled down to<br />

37.<br />

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

will host the sixthawards<br />

exhibition, which run from<br />

March 19 to April24.<br />

The art awards seek to raise<br />

the status of femalevisual<br />

artists.<br />

Some 24 artworksqualify<br />

for the premierawardand 13<br />

are eligiblefor the young<br />

generation award aimed at<br />

femaleartists between the age<br />

of 16­<strong>20</strong>.<br />

The awards eveningon<br />

March 18 will alsomark the<br />

opening of Pork Chop<br />

Express, asolo exhibition by<br />

Jacquelyn Greenbank, who<br />

was lastyear’s premier award<br />

winner.<br />

As with previous years,<br />

visitors can vote for the<br />

people’s choiceaward.<br />

Judges for the <strong>20</strong>22 awards<br />

are artistJulia Morison,<br />

Forrester Galleryvisual arts<br />

curator Imogen Stockwell and<br />

visual artist and educator<br />

Hannah Joynt.<br />

The finalists for the main<br />

art award are Bridgit<br />

Anderson,Audrey Baldwin,<br />

AmieBlackwell, Karen Boyce,<br />

Coral Broughton, Sarah<br />

Brown, Kara Burrowes, Kate<br />

Cairns, Robbi Carvalho,<br />

SandrineCastel, Conor<br />

Clarke, Esther Deans,<br />

Edwards +Johann, Charrette<br />

van Eekelen, Karen<br />

Greenslade, AliceJones, Vic<br />

Mangan, Jen McBride, Louise<br />

Palmer, Megan Prendergast,<br />

RachelSleigh, Rebecca<br />

Thomson, Akky van der Velde<br />

and Jenny Wilson.<br />

The young generation<br />

award finalists are Alexandra<br />

Black,Kala Burgess, Harriet<br />

Eglinton, Kate Harrison,<br />

MonicaKoster, Holly Murrell,<br />

PhoebeRolleston,Jorja<br />

Shadbolt, Vivian Silver­<br />

Hessey, Ella Stewart, Elsie<br />

Stockman, Elise Talbot and<br />

Tessa Wyse.<br />

Anyonewanting to attend<br />

the opening and awards<br />

evening should contact the<br />

gallery by March 10.<br />

Hottest year ever<br />

It wasdry andwarmacross<br />

much ofCanterburyin<strong>20</strong>21<br />

and officially thehottestyear<br />

in New Zealand’s history.<br />

The year’s highest<br />

temperature (39.4 deg C) was<br />

reached in <strong>Ashburton</strong> on<br />

<strong>January</strong> 26.<br />

The National Institute of<br />

Water and Atmospheric<br />

Research <strong>20</strong>21 annual climate<br />

summary confirmed the<br />

nationwideaverage<br />

temperature for<strong>20</strong>21(13.56<br />

degC)had surpassed New<br />

Zealand’s previous hottest<br />

year in <strong>20</strong>16.<br />

From <strong>January</strong> 25 to 28, hot<br />

air from Australia combined<br />

with westerly winds and<br />

caused widespread record or<br />

near­record temperatures<br />

across eastern New Zealand.<br />

But some partsofthe South<br />

Island were also inundated<br />

with rain last year, including<br />

Mid Canterbury.<br />

At the end of May, prolonged<br />

and heavy rain overwhelmed<br />

Canterburyand astate of<br />

emergency wasdeclared<br />

across the region.<br />

Somerural areas of Mid<br />

Canterburysufferedsevere<br />

flooding and landwas left<br />

scouredand silt covered.<br />

The flood caused aslump<br />

andclosed the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Rivertotraffic bridgefor a<br />

while.<br />

Environment Canterbury’s<br />

rain gauge near Mt Somers<br />

recorded its largest 48­hour<br />

rainfall event totalling 526mm.<br />

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150 years of Rakaia School.<br />

Reconnectwith past friends,meet new<br />

ones and enjoythe festivities -celebrations<br />

commenceonFridayevening through until<br />

late Sundaymorning.<br />

Registrations close 23rdFebruary<strong>20</strong>22<br />

Formoreinformation and<br />

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Come join us for agreatday.<br />

100+ stalls,livemusic,foodand<br />

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Gate ticketsonthe day $ <strong>20</strong><br />

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Sunflower money given to St John<br />

Angus Laing hands over adonation and abunch of sunflowers to St John ambulance<br />

officer Geoffrey Barr.<br />

PHOTO SUPPLIED<br />

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@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

St JohnMid Canterbury is $303better<br />

offthankstothe sunflower selling<br />

exploits of six­year­old Angus Laing.<br />

TheAllenton School pupil has been<br />

growing and selling sunflower<br />

seedlings over the last fewmonths<br />

and set up aselling stand at his front<br />

gate.<br />

He handedoverthe proceeds of his<br />

saleslastweekand alsopresented St<br />

Johnwithabunchofsunflowers.<br />

The chosen charityisacause close<br />

to the young entrepreneur’s heart.<br />

Angushas lost both his<br />

grandfathers sincestartingthe<br />

sunflower projectwithmum<br />

CharlotteRiley late lastyear andSt<br />

Johnwas involved in taking both men<br />

to and fromhospital.<br />

‘‘Itwas asad few months, but it<br />

made us all­the­more grateful to have<br />

the service andthe wonderful<br />

officers caring for our lovedones,’’<br />

Charlotte said.<br />

Shesaid setting up the sunflower<br />

stallhad notonly taughther son<br />

about the value of money, but gave<br />

him the opportunity to experience<br />

howkindand giving peoplecan be.<br />

‘‘Oneman gave awhopping$100<br />

donationand others have been<br />

generous too.<br />

‘‘People havedroppedoff<br />

containers and one kind man<br />

droppedinahand­made wooden tray<br />

for Angus to carry hissunflowersto<br />

the gateon.’’<br />

After handing over hisdonation to<br />

St John, Angus was given atourofthe<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> station andthe inside of<br />

the ambulances.<br />

StJohnMid Canterbury area<br />

executiveofficerElaine Vallender<br />

said StJohnwas thrilledwithAngus'<br />

donationand impressed by his<br />

entrepreneurial skills.<br />

‘‘He is startingyoungtolearn that<br />

hardwork brings rewards,and he is<br />

alsocontributing to hiscommunity<br />

and makingadifference,’’ shesaid.<br />

Angus intends selling hissunflower<br />

seedlings againthis season.<br />

Anyonewithphotos of their<br />

sunflowers in bloomthis yearis<br />

welcome to email themto<br />

thelaingclan@gmail.com<br />

The familyintends making a<br />

Facebook pagefor Angus’sunflower<br />

stall andthe photos willfeatureonit.<br />

Deaths<br />

KINGSBURY, Janet Christine –<br />

On <strong>January</strong>16, <strong>20</strong>22. Peacefully<br />

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

74 years. Dearly loved wife of<br />

Ian. Much loved mother and<br />

mother-in-law of Hamish and<br />

Michelle, and Sonya. Loved<br />

Super Gran of Sam, Rebecca,<br />

and Jessie. Special thanks to<br />

the staff of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital<br />

and Dr Penny Holdaway for<br />

their love and care of Janet<br />

during her short illness with<br />

cancer. Messages to the<br />

Kingsburyfamily C/- PO Box472<br />

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

of Janet’s life will be held in<br />

our chapel, cnr East and Cox<br />

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

<strong>January</strong> 21, commencing at<br />

1.30pm followed bycremation<br />

at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Crematorium.<br />

Vaccine passes will be required.<br />

For anyone wishing to view<br />

the service online go to www.<br />

patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz<br />

Funeral Notices and click on<br />

Janet’s noticefor the link.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

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In Memoriam<br />

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They arelocked in our hearts,<br />

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Love Cliff, Cindy and the Begg<br />

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Rachel Roadleytotheir ranks.<br />

The pair were sworn in at aceremony at<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Courthouselate last year<br />

by judge Dominic Dravitzki.<br />

Mr Henderson moved to <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

from Melbourne in 1988 and has been<br />

employed by electricitylines company EA<br />

Networks in anumberofroles over the<br />

last 33 years.<br />

He hastwo grown up children andhas<br />

been active in the Mid Canterbury<br />

community over the years.<br />

Hisvolunteering has included roles on<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> rugby league andTinwald Pool<br />

committees, support for the Multi<br />

Cultural Bite event and active roles in his<br />

church.<br />

In his spare time, Mr Henderson enjoys<br />

time with family and friends andreading.<br />

Rachel Roadley andher husband Greg<br />

have been farming in the Pendarves area<br />

for over<strong>20</strong>years andhavefarming<br />

interests in the wider Canterbury area,<br />

Marlborough, Southlandand in the USA.<br />

Shegrew grew up in the Fairlie district,<br />

attended Lincoln University, and has<br />

alwaysbeen involved in the primary<br />

sector.<br />

Shehas enjoyed being an active<br />

member of local groups such as the Mid<br />

Canterbury Regional Primary ITO and<br />

Canterbury North OtagoDairy Industry<br />

Awards committees.<br />

MrsRoadley has two teenage children<br />

at highschool andhas supportedthem<br />

over the years in sporting activities<br />

including netball, rugby, swimming, and<br />

kayaking.<br />

Sheisstudying towards gainingher<br />

helicopter pilot’slicence.<br />

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

Association has 62 membersand its new<br />

president is MaxCawte.<br />

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Youngsters shine at golf croquet nationals<br />

DANIEL.TOBIN<br />

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The pleasant clunk of croquet<br />

balls can be heard in the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain this week<br />

with the golf croquet nationals<br />

in full swing.<br />

The Waireka Croquet Club is<br />

hosting the competition for the<br />

first time and tournament<br />

manager Audrey Leath said the<br />

competition had been excellent<br />

with young players challenging<br />

experienced veterans.<br />

‘‘These young girls (Jessica<br />

Bullen,16, and Charlotte<br />

Marshall, 18,) who have just<br />

won, have ahandicap of 10 and<br />

won against aguy who is minus<br />

five,’’ she said.<br />

Most of the competitors in the<br />

tournament are younger with<br />

only four being over 50.<br />

Above: Golf croquet national double winners Levi Franks, 17, and Josh Winter, 18, of Christchurch in action at <strong>Ashburton</strong> this week.<br />

Mrs Leath thought golf<br />

croquet, which is afaster<br />

version of traditional croquet,<br />

was one of the reasons more<br />

young players were taking up<br />

the sport.<br />

‘‘It’s abit like sevens rugby<br />

compared with normal rugby,’’<br />

she said.<br />

Players have come from all<br />

over New Zealand to compete<br />

including Manawatū,<br />

Whanganui, Wellington, Nelson<br />

and Blenheim.<br />

The <strong>20</strong>21 doubles winners<br />

Levi Franks, 17, and Josh<br />

Winter, 18, from Cashmere,<br />

Christchurch retained their<br />

title on Tuesday winning the<br />

doubles finals.<br />

The pair have been playing<br />

croquet for around four years<br />

and thought it was afun, social<br />

sport to play with friends.<br />

‘‘Also the competition aspect,<br />

getting good at it and winning<br />

national tournaments,’’ Levi<br />

added.<br />

The golf croquet nationals<br />

are being played at the domain<br />

until <strong>January</strong> 22.<br />

Right: Jessica Bullen, 16, of<br />

Paraparaumu is all<br />

concentration as she lines up a<br />

shot.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Speedway’s next meeting is the 23rd<strong>January</strong><strong>20</strong>22.<br />

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Circus focus<br />

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<strong>Ashburton</strong> Museum’s summer exhibition<br />

focuses on the circus and is called Under<br />

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It features Australasia’slargest<br />

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impressive collection of miniature circus<br />

performers, animals, vehicles and<br />

attractions hand­madebylocal<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> plumber Rex Hockings in the<br />

1950s.<br />

The exhibition is set up in the Murney<br />

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Aspecial circusskills workshop on<br />

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The Underthe Big Top exhibition runs<br />

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Oscar<br />

Winners<br />

on stage<br />

Amusicaltheatre production, based on the<br />

songs andscoresofthe AcademyAwards, will<br />

be staged in <strong>Ashburton</strong>inMay.<br />

Variety Theatre <strong>Ashburton</strong>ispresenting<br />

BornFree–the OscarWinners which features<br />

the music thatwon theAcademy Awardsover<br />

thelast 90years.<br />

They includeBorn Freewhichwon an Oscar<br />

in 1967aswell as otheracademy winning songs<br />

Unchained Melody,WhiteChristmas, Someday<br />

My Prince Will Come,AsTime Goes By and the<br />

themes from Breakfast At Tiffanys, Titanic,<br />

Frozen,You Light Up My Life and The<br />

Greatest Showman.<br />

Atribute to West SideStorywillbeincluded,<br />

as will Adele’s Skyfall, thetheme to one of the<br />

James Bondmovies, is also included.<br />

Born Free –The Oscar Winnerswas first<br />

performed to capacity crowds in the North<br />

Island and theproduction will be adapted for<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>audiences andartists.<br />

Thesound andimage productionincludes<br />

the years theOscars featured, the movie titles<br />

and soundtracks of eachnumber, arrangedfor<br />

localtalent.<br />

Theshow, to be staged in the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Trust EventCentrefrom May26­29, willbe<br />

producedbyVarietyTheatre, <strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />

directedbyKathi CraigwithJessie Thompson<br />

as choreographer.<br />

Auditionswill be held on February12with<br />

recalls on February 13. Moreinformation on<br />

the Variety Theatre <strong>Ashburton</strong>website.<br />

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Kittens find new homes<br />

The Mid CanterburyAnimal Welfare<br />

centre was inundated with kittens at<br />

the startofthe year, but that has<br />

improved as people havetaken home<br />

their favorite kitten.<br />

The centre only has cats andkittens<br />

and is run by ateam of volunteers lead<br />

by centre managerRallou Keeley.<br />

When new cats and kittens first arrive<br />

at the centre they go into quarantine<br />

and are checked over by the vet, then<br />

they are movedinto an isolation room<br />

where there are more checks before<br />

being put on display in the viewing<br />

roomwhere the publiccan selecttheir<br />

new kitten.<br />

Mrs Keeley said all kittens have their<br />

firstvaccination and are spayed or<br />

neutered, it costs $150 to buy akitten<br />

which includesall thevaccinations and<br />

electronic chip.<br />

Cats andkittenscan be broughtinto<br />

the centrefor all sorts of reasons.<br />

‘‘We arealwayshere to help people<br />

who need to leave acat,there are<br />

different circumstanceslike an older<br />

person goes into care,’’ she said.<br />

Out thebackisanarea calledthe<br />

Outpost, speciallyconstructed as a<br />

retirement home for elderly and the<br />

more wild cats.<br />

‘‘We have anokillpolicy, we don't kill<br />

anythingunless they arevery sick and<br />

the vet saysthey aren’tgoing to<br />

survive.’’<br />

One cat in theoutpost is 18 years old<br />

named Mother because she mothered<br />

the new kittens that came to the centre.<br />

The Mid Canterbury Animal Welfare<br />

centre is located on Seafield Road.<br />

Mid Canterbury Animal Welfare centre manager Rallou Keeley with acute<br />

kitten.<br />

PHOTO DANIEL TOBIN<br />

Rowers in good form at regatta<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> College rowers produced<br />

somegood performances at the<br />

CanterburyChampionships held at<br />

the weekendatLake Ruataniwha.<br />

The club regatta drew 1<strong>20</strong>0<br />

competitors and washeld in hot<br />

conditions.<br />

Zane Cameron and Matthew<br />

Pearce rowedtofourthplace in the<br />

men’s double sculls final, finishing<br />

the 2km raceinagood timeof<br />

7m:17.76s. The pair was just over<br />

three seconds behind the second<br />

place boat.<br />

Cameron went on to qualify forthe<br />

Afinalofthe men’s clubsingle sculls,<br />

where he finished ninth andPearce<br />

wontheBfinal ahead of clubmate<br />

GedWall,who was fourth.<br />

IsabelWall teamedup with her<br />

mother Charlotte Cox to finish third<br />

in the women’s intermediatedouble<br />

sculls final, ahead of Sophie Gibson<br />

and Honor Bradford,who finished<br />

fifth.<br />

The women’s intermediate coxed<br />

four boatofRubyLeverton,Isla<br />

Connelly­Whyte,Sophie Gibson,<br />

LauraJensenand coxon Chloe Braas<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> College rower Matthew<br />

Pearce was in good form at last<br />

weekend’s regatta.<br />

was fourthinthe Afinal, bettering<br />

their heat time by 12 seconds.<br />

Other Afinalistsincluded the<br />

men’snovice coxed four boat of<br />

AshtonBrook, Jordy McGillen,<br />

TravisAmos, Charlie Howden and<br />

coxon LilyDavidson, which finished<br />

fifth,the girl’s U16 coxed quad sculls<br />

boatofIsabel Wall, Isla Connelly­<br />

Whyte,Sophie Gibson, Sienna<br />

Skillingand coxon Lily Davidson<br />

that finishedsixth, and thegirl’s U16<br />

double sculls boatsofIsabel Wall<br />

andHonor Bradford (eighth) and<br />

SophieGibson andSienna Skilling<br />

(ninth).<br />

The nextregatta for collegerowers<br />

is the South Island Rowing<br />

Championships on <strong>January</strong> 29 and 30<br />

at LakeRuataniwha.<br />

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Othertracks featured are the<br />

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Thevideos have been<br />

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and searchand rescue<br />

missions.<br />

Thesafety videos took film<br />

teams22daystoshoot, during<br />

which time they covered more<br />

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kilosoffilming equipment.<br />

Theend products highlight<br />

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the tracks, outlinekey<br />

decision­makingpoints and<br />

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gearitems,and important<br />

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othertrack­specific advice.<br />

They add to an already<br />

established collectionof12<br />

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Department of Conservation<br />

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New ZealandOutdoor<br />

Instructors Association and<br />

othertrack groupsand<br />

organisations.<br />

Thevideos are available in<br />

the new Plan My Walkapp, on<br />

the Mountain Safety Council’s<br />

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15<br />

U15s softball<br />

champs action<br />

The Mainland Softballsouthern zone U15sopen club<br />

championships wound up at Argyle Park, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

with some thrillingplay and finals action. Teamsfrom<br />

ParklandsChristchurch United(PCU) won both the girls<br />

and boys finals on Sunday taking on Rolleston<br />

Diamonds, and Demons, respectively. The competition,<br />

hosted by the Mid CanterburySoftball Association, saw<br />

22 teams competing acrossthe girls and boys events;<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>had three teams competing.<br />

The <strong>Courier</strong>photographerwent along to snap some of<br />

the action.<br />

OUT AND ABOUT<br />

FEB 5<br />

Multi Cultural Bite <strong>Ashburton</strong>inthe<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain grounds, at<br />

WalnutAvenue (nearthe childrens<br />

paddling pool) from10am to 2pm.<br />

Vaccine passrequired.<br />

FEB 5AND 6<br />

Militariaand Aviation Extravaganza,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Airfield, Seafield Road,<br />

raising fundsfor anew aviation<br />

museum hangar. Fullprogrammeat<br />

www.aviationmuseum.co.nz Open<br />

9am to 4pmboth days.<br />

Entry costs,$15 adult, children<br />

$5, family pass$35.<br />

FEB 13<br />

Model trainand hobby swapmeet,<br />

Tinwald MemorialHall,Graham<br />

Street, 10amto4pm.<br />

Entry gold coin. Vaccine pass<br />

required.<br />

FEB 17<br />

St John Garden Fete fundraiser at<br />

Awaroa SchoolRoad, Dorie, from<br />

10amto4pm. Stalls, live music,<br />

food andbeautiful gardens.Vaccine<br />

passrequired. Ticketscost$<strong>20</strong> on<br />

the day,orpresale $15 through<br />

Eventfinda website and listed<br />

agencies.<br />

FEB 19<br />

Discover Mt Hutt fundraiser run in<br />

partnership withthe LionsClub of<br />

Methven. It runs from 10amto4pm.<br />

Entryonthe daycosts $<strong>20</strong>for<br />

walkers/hikers, $30 for bikers,free<br />

for kidsunder 10 or guided 4WD<br />

tour $25per person.<br />

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Preparefor covid in ourcommunity<br />

It’s only a matter of time before<br />

apositive case of covid is in our<br />

community, says the Ministry of<br />

Health.<br />

The health care system will be there for<br />

those who need help but most people<br />

who contractcovid will notneed to go to<br />

hospitaland will be able to isolate safely at<br />

home.<br />

Everyone who testspositive forcovid and<br />

their household needs to stayathome and<br />

avoid contactwith others, according to the<br />

ministry'sguidelines.<br />

Beingreadyisaboutpeople,conversations,<br />

connections and knowing whattodo.<br />

The MinistryofHealth is also encouraging<br />

everyone aged 18 and overwho has been<br />

fully vaccinated for at least four months<br />

to get afree booster now. Speeding up<br />

the boosterrolloutisone of severalways<br />

to protect yourself, your family and the<br />

community from Omicron.<br />

To getyour booster, youcan visit awalk-in<br />

vaccination centre, or book online through<br />

Book My Vaccine or over the phone on<br />

0800 282926.<br />

This week has also seen the start of<br />

vaccinations for 5 to 11-year-olds. The<br />

covid vaccine used forthese tamariki has a<br />

lowerdose and asmallervolume than the<br />

adult vaccine and is administered using a<br />

smaller needle.<br />

To be fullyimmunised againstCovid-19 a<br />

childneedsto gettwodosesofthevaccine,<br />

usually given at leasteightweeks apart.<br />

The child Pfizer vaccine is available at<br />

many walk-ins, community pharmacies<br />

and general practices.<br />

Being ready will mean your family and<br />

community canhelp each other if needed.<br />

Makeaplan<br />

Identify people outside of your home who<br />

could help if your family is isolating, for<br />

examplebydropping off food or supplies<br />

or forsocial support.<br />

Are there people in your household who<br />

need additional care or support?<br />

Work out how tolet people know your<br />

household is isolating –put up asign on<br />

your front doororfence.<br />

Think and talk about howyou canreduce<br />

the chances of spreadingcovid across your<br />

household.Can youreduceshared spaces,<br />

or increase cleaning?<br />

Havewhatyou need<br />

Makealistoffamily information –include<br />

everyone’s names, ages, national health<br />

index numbers, medical conditions and<br />

medication theynormally take or medical<br />

supplies each person will need. Include<br />

emergency contact information, like your<br />

doctor’sclinic.<br />

Walk in, Book My Vaccine online<br />

or phone 0800 282926<br />

Prepare awellness kit that could include<br />

masks, gloves, tissues, hand sanitiser,<br />

rubbish bags and cleaning products.<br />

Makesureyou havethings to deal with a<br />

sore throat, fever and aches –things like<br />

lozenges, vapour rub,paracetamol.<br />

Gather things you enjoy, and that might<br />

help stop boredom if you are isolating at<br />

home.<br />

Knowand shareyour plan<br />

Make sure everyone in the house knows<br />

the plan and shareitwith wider family and<br />

neighbours.<br />

Stay connected, catch up with others<br />

online or by phone.<br />

Staying mentallywell is also important so<br />

don’t be afraid to reach out. For support<br />

with anxiety,distress or mental wellbeing,<br />

you can call or text 1737 to talk with a<br />

trainedcounsellor forfree, 24 hoursaday,<br />

sevendays aweek.<br />

Check out moreinformationand adviceat<br />

www.covid19.govt.nz<br />

Thursday,<strong>20</strong><strong>January</strong><strong>20</strong>22 |ISSUE 62<br />

Building<br />

activity still<br />

at high level<br />

Councilissued234buildingconsents<br />

for new homes in <strong>20</strong>21, nearly 100<br />

more than the previousyear.<br />

The consents for new houses had an<br />

estimated cost of $101,257,697 – that<br />

compares to 138 new build consents<br />

worth $56,121,077 in <strong>20</strong><strong>20</strong>.<br />

In total, 722 building consents were<br />

issued in <strong>20</strong>21 for arange ofprojects,<br />

including farm buildings, educational<br />

buildings, office and retail buildings and<br />

re-sited houses. The combined value was<br />

$223,569,575.<br />

In <strong>20</strong><strong>20</strong>, atotalof585 buildings consents<br />

were issued, for a combined value of<br />

$106,529,995.<br />

Strategy and ComplianceGroup Manager<br />

Jane Donaldson said the continued high<br />

levelofbuildingactivityhadtranslatedinto<br />

pressureonCouncil’sbuilding team, who<br />

were doingtheir besttoprocess consents<br />

and carryout building inspections within<br />

expectedtimeframes.<br />

“Thetrend nationwide isalso forsmaller<br />

houses, but we areseeing the oppositein<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong> district, with homes that<br />

arelargerand morecomplex.”<br />

Advicefor thoseapplying forconsentsand<br />

wait times is being regularly updated on<br />

Council’swebsite.<br />

“We urge people to be patient, we are<br />

doing the best we cantoprocess consents<br />

as quickly as possible and we will keep<br />

theminformed,”she said.<br />

NeilBrown, Mayor<br />

Navigating Omicron andThree Waters<br />

It seems we areall on<br />

tenterhookswaitingfor Omicron<br />

to explodearoundthe country,<br />

and thatcan be an exhausting<br />

and frustrating state of play.<br />

One thing we candotoprepare is to<br />

makesureweget ourvaccine booster<br />

and vaccinate our 5to11-year-olds.<br />

Already at least95per cent of our<br />

districtisfully vaccinated, and these<br />

extraprecautions areencouraged.<br />

We canalso planfor what happens<br />

when covid inevitably comes to town –<br />

by having essentials on handathome<br />

and knowing what to do and who to<br />

contactshould youneed help.<br />

Watching howOmicron has panned<br />

out in Australia has given us some<br />

clues aboutwhattoexpect, and it’s not<br />

pretty.But it has also givenusvaluable<br />

timetoplan and to ensureour health<br />

servicesand healthpeopleare not<br />

swamped.<br />

Yes, uncertainty remains, butweare<br />

better placedthan mosttoweather the<br />

Omicron storm.<br />

Anotherstorm to be navigatedisthe<br />

Government’sproposed ThreeWaters<br />

reform model –the <strong>Ashburton</strong>District<br />

is part of agroup of local authorities<br />

who have formed an action group to<br />

bringfresh ideas to theThree Waters<br />

debate.Atlastcount, thegroup had 24<br />

partner councils, representing more<br />

than amillion NewZealanders.<br />

We wanted to presentconstructive<br />

alternatives to the Government’s<br />

proposed model, which has four<br />

entities running the drinking water,<br />

wastewaterand stormwaterassets of<br />

67 councils.<br />

We think Government'smodelis<br />

overly complexand sets impossible<br />

objectives. It adds acomplex<br />

management layerontop of what is<br />

already in place.<br />

Our actiongroup has made a<br />

submission to Governmentabout<br />

astraightforwardand workable<br />

alternativethatwethink will get<br />

watersafely intohomes, businesses<br />

and everywhereelse.Our ideas are<br />

notcomplicated, they’re justwaysof<br />

improvingonwhathas been done<br />

successfully fordecades.<br />

While we havesome challenges<br />

ahead in ourown district,weare also<br />

confident we have historically made<br />

wise investmentsinthe pipe networks<br />

thathandleall our waterand we<br />

haveplannedfor both growth and<br />

maintenanceoverthe next 30 years.<br />

We want to keep localinfrastructurein<br />

direct ownership of localcommunities<br />

andprotect it againstprivatisation.<br />

Councillors will meetnextweek for<br />

thefirst timein<strong>20</strong>22when we begin<br />

looking at the budgetfor the <strong>20</strong>22-23<br />

financial year,which beginsinJune.<br />

Theglobal covidpandemic willcast<br />

alongshadowonthiswork as we<br />

balanceneeds and wantsagainstrates<br />

that arerealistic.<br />

Ourthoughtsare also withthe local<br />

Tongancommunity as they await news<br />

of familyand friends impactedbythe<br />

underseavolcanic eruption.<br />

1 Thursday,<strong>20</strong><strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22 |ISSUE 62<br />

ashburtondc.govt.nz

Grant rounds coming up; $245,000 to give<br />

Community groups and individuals<br />

are being encouraged to start<br />

thinking now about projects that<br />

couldqualify forfinancial help from<br />

various funds administered bythe<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council, which<br />

has $245,000 to distribute.<br />

Funding applications openinFebruaryfor<br />

nine different pools of money.<br />

Applications will also be accepted during<br />

themonth of Marchfor anew walking and<br />

cycling trail maintenance fund, the Sport<br />

New Zealand rural travel fund, and the<br />

CreativeCommunities Scheme fund.<br />

ApplicationformswillsoonbeonCouncil’s<br />

websiteand people will be able to submit<br />

applications online, withintheadvertised<br />

time frames.<br />

The first group offunds, which opens for<br />

applications on 1February, is for:<br />

Community project –grants will assist<br />

projects that maintain and/or enhance<br />

residents’ quality oflifeinthe district.<br />

Communityevents –grantswill support<br />

new events and/or build capacity of<br />

existing events. Events must besmokefree,<br />

sun-smart and work towards zero<br />

waste.<br />

Biodiversity – grants are for projects<br />

that aim to protect, maintain orrestore<br />

biodiversity.<br />

Heritage –grants are for buildings or<br />

itemslistedinthe District Planand funding<br />

mustbeusedfor specialisedmaintenance,<br />

such as replacing claddingor fittings that<br />

preserveorrestore theheritagestate ofthe<br />

building.<br />

Community development (infrastructure)<br />

-for the development ormaintenance<br />

of memorial and community halls and<br />

reserveboard infrastructure.<br />

Community development (agency) -<br />

grant is for community organisations to<br />

contribute towards operational costs,<br />

including rent or salaries. Examples of<br />

agencies that havebeen successfulinthe<br />

past include support services for singleparent<br />

families, exercise classes for the<br />

elderly, training and support services<br />

including specific youth support and<br />

health services.<br />

Communitylibraries–thisgrantsupports<br />

the district’s independently operated<br />

community libraries that provide their<br />

residents with information, education,<br />

economic regeneration, culture, diversity<br />

and recreation.<br />

School holiday programmes - in the<br />

past this hasbeen used by groups such as<br />

Mid Canterbury Rural Women to provide<br />

healthy cooking classes to youth, andfor<br />

activities such as kite-making and other<br />

art and craft projects for children at the<br />

South Rakaia settlement.<br />

Community Services Group Manager<br />

SteveFabishsaid groups should be doing<br />

their homeworknow to seeifany projects<br />

in the next six months might qualify for<br />

funding help.<br />

“We have $245,000 togive out ingrants,<br />

and that’s money that could really boost<br />

some local projects, programmes and<br />

ideas.”<br />

Threemorefunds open forapplications on<br />

1March.<br />

The new walking and cycling trail<br />

maintenance fund is to assist projects<br />

that maintain tracks in thedistrict.<br />

The purpose of the Sport New Zealand<br />

ruraltravelfundisto helpsubsidisetravel<br />

forjunior sportsteamstaking part in sport<br />

competitions. Sports clubs and school<br />

teams with young people aged between 5<br />

and19canapply.<br />

Individuals and groups can apply for<br />

CreativeCommunitiesSchemefunding<br />

towards their art projects. This includes<br />

projects that relate to craft or object art,<br />

literature, murals, visual arts, dance,<br />

music, film, theatre, Ngā toi Māori, and<br />

Pacific arts. Theprojectcanbeintheform<br />

of an exhibition, performance, workshop<br />

or simply about creation.<br />

Forspecific fundingcriteriaand eligibility,<br />

please visit ourwebsiteashburtondc.govt.<br />

nz (grantspage).<br />

Newtags aimtoimprove recycling habits<br />

Council has introduced awheelie bin<br />

tag system that will alert residents<br />

when their recycling isnot upto<br />

scratch.<br />

The tags are attached to wheelie bin<br />

handles by the auditors checking bins<br />

ahead of kerbside collection. The tags<br />

indicate why binshavenot been emptied.<br />

InfrastructureServicesGroupManagerNeil<br />

McCann said 46 bins were tagged on one<br />

collection day in Allenton recently, which<br />

is disappointing given the improvementin<br />

recycling behaviourlastyear.<br />

“In the past, residents would have found<br />

letters in their letterbox advising their<br />

recycling bin contained unrecyclable<br />

material.Binswillnowhaveatagattached,<br />

advising what theproblemmaterials are.<br />

“Common offending items in recycling<br />

bins include lids, tetra packs, and soft<br />

plastics.“<br />

Residents whose bins have been tagged<br />

are requested to sort through their<br />

recycling, remove the unwanted items,<br />

and put it back out forcollection again in<br />

twoweeks.<br />

Recycling canalso be takentoany of the<br />

Council’sresource recoveryparks if people<br />

still want to get rid of it before the next<br />

collectionday.<br />

Unwanted recycling can contaminate<br />

whole truck-loads and result in it being<br />

rejectedbythe facility thatsortsCouncil's<br />

recycling. Rejectedloads mustbesent to<br />

landfill, creating more cost for ratepayers<br />

at an averageof$2,000per load.<br />

The tags can beremoved and recycled<br />

oncebins havebeen correctly sortedand<br />

emptied duringthe next collection run.<br />

Mr McCann said wheelie bins had been<br />

audited ahead of collection foroverayear<br />

now, to help lower contamination rates.<br />

Persistent offenders could have their<br />

recyclingbins confiscated; with bins being<br />

returned after an education session.<br />

The yellow recycling bin is for hard<br />

plastics 1, 2and 5, as well as aluminium<br />

cans and metaltins, clean cardboardand<br />

newspapers. Plastics numbered 1includes<br />

soft drink bottles, 2includes milk bottles<br />

and 5includes yoghurt and ice cream<br />

containers.<br />

Clean glass, such as clear and coloured<br />

glassbottles or jarsgointhe green crate.<br />

Lids, of all shapesand sizes, unfortunately,<br />

cannot be recycled in yellowwheelie bins<br />

as part of the kerbsidecollection. However<br />

Council doesprovide adrop-off stationat<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Resource Recovery Park for<br />

plastic bottle tops (eg milk/soft drinks),<br />

bread bag-type tags, aluminium can tabs<br />

and metalwine bottle tops. These are sent<br />

to TidyKiwiNZ wheretheyare recycled.<br />

Abattery drop-off stationisalso operating<br />

atthe<strong>Ashburton</strong>facilityfor deadbatteries.<br />

COMMUNITYNOTICEBOARD<br />

UPCOMING MEETINGS<br />

Meetings areatCouncil Chambers, 137<br />

HavelockStreet, unless specified<br />

Draft Budget Workshop,<br />

Wednesday 26 <strong>January</strong>, 10.30am and<br />

Thursday 27 <strong>January</strong>,9am (start time<br />

may be subjecttochange)<br />

MethvenCommunityBoard meeting,<br />

Monday31<strong>January</strong>,10.30am at Mt Hutt<br />

Memorial Hall, Methven<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Road Safety<br />

Co-ordinating Committeemeeting,<br />

Tuesday 1February, 9.30am<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Biodiversity Group<br />

meeting, Tuesday1February at 1pm<br />

Council Meeting,Wednesday 2<br />

February, 1.00pm(live-streamed)<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Youth Council meeting,<br />

Tuesday 8February, 4pm<br />

PUBLICNOTICES<br />

FESTIVAL OF PIPEBAND<br />

MUSIC<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Festival of Pipe Band<br />

Music will stillgoahead thisyear, buton<br />

adifferent date and at adifferent venue.<br />

The festival willbeheldatthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Racecourse on Sunday <strong>20</strong> February<br />

<strong>20</strong>22,startingat12.30pm.<br />

MyVaccine Pass required.<br />

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES<br />

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

with the ChristchurchCircus Trust<br />

and EA Networks Centretorun a<br />

series of workshops on circus skills.<br />

Youcan learn scarfjuggling,hula<br />

hoop and flowerstickbalancing!<br />

Theworkshopsare on Tuesday 25<br />

<strong>January</strong>withthreesessions for<br />

children(andadults) of different<br />

ages.Gotothe<br />

museum's<br />

under the<br />

Facebook page<br />

to book tickets<br />

throughwww.<br />

eventbrite.com<br />

We are<br />

hiring<br />

RakaiaCleaner<br />

Close Date<br />

26 <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22<br />

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Thursday 9am -5pm<br />

ASHBURTONPUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

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Mon -Fri 9.00am -8.00pm<br />

Sat10am-1pm | Sun 1pm -4pm<br />

EA NETWORKSCENTRE<br />

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Mon -Fri 6.00am -9.00pm<br />

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NEWS<br />

18 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>22<br />

Online resilience<br />

chats forfarmers<br />

Three of New Zealand’s foremost<br />

motivational speakers on resilience<br />

and mental wellbeing will offer tips<br />

for farmers and growers in aseries of<br />

free online lunchtime talks.<br />

Speakers Dr Lucy Hone (Secrets of<br />

Resilient People on <strong>January</strong> 25), Dr<br />

Paul Wood (The Challenge of Change<br />

on February 1) and Dr Tom<br />

Mulholland (The Power of Healthy<br />

Thinking on February 8), along with<br />

workshops hosted by Dairy Women’s<br />

Network and DairyNZ, start the<br />

series next week.<br />

Isolation and the sometimes<br />

stressful nature of agriculture, with<br />

severe weather and volatile trading<br />

conditions out of their control often<br />

puts pressure on rural families.<br />

Federated Farmers employment<br />

spokesperson Chris Lewis said<br />

added restrictions, health risks and<br />

supply chain issues of covid had<br />

added another significant layer to<br />

that stress burden.<br />

Feds, along with Dairy Women’s<br />

Network and DairyNZ, had secured<br />

funding from Worksafe’s Covid­19<br />

Response and Recovery Fund to<br />

underpin the Federated Farmers<br />

speaker and Q&A series. Farmers<br />

will be able to ask questions of the<br />

experts. Television journalist Matt<br />

Chisholm will MC.<br />

People can register for any or all of<br />

the talks at fednews.co.nz<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Dairy leadership chance<br />

Women in the dairy<br />

industry have achanceto<br />

take up anew leadership<br />

opportunity as an associate<br />

trustee role with the Dairy<br />

Women’s Network.<br />

The role gives anetwork<br />

memberthe next step on<br />

their leadership and<br />

governancejourneyand<br />

gives the network a<br />

differentperspective and<br />

fresh thinking at the board<br />

table.<br />

It is a16­month term.<br />

Dairy Women’s Network<br />

chair KarenForlong said<br />

the new programme<br />

brought the talent in the<br />

network to the forefront<br />

and provided apathway to<br />

build experienceand<br />

confidence,aswell as a<br />

governanceCV, through<br />

active participation.<br />

‘‘They can then take these<br />

experiences and skills to<br />

other rolesand further<br />

opportunities,leading our<br />

industry into the future,”<br />

she said.<br />

Funding from the<br />

Agriculturaland Marketing<br />

Researchand Development<br />

Trust for apilot programme<br />

will provide the associate<br />

trusteewith access to<br />

mentoring, and external<br />

industryopportunities,<br />

throughout the duration of<br />

the programme.<br />

The trust had identified<br />

the potential of womenin<br />

the industry who operate<br />

with purpose,and who are<br />

motivated to make change<br />

and crafttransformation,to<br />

move into governance roles,<br />

Ms Forlongsaid.<br />

“Our experienceisthat<br />

dairy women benefit from<br />

programmes that allow<br />

them to collaboratively<br />

discuss strategies and<br />

solutions while building<br />

self­confidence and<br />

learning new skills. We see<br />

this often withour business<br />

groups–the aim now is to<br />

give womenaccesstoroles<br />

of increasingleadership<br />

and possibility.’’<br />

The successful candidate<br />

will attend board meetings<br />

and Dairy Women’s<br />

Network eventsand<br />

complete atargetedproject<br />

focusing on leadership or<br />

an area of industry<br />

challenge.Applications can<br />

be made onlineatdwn.co.<br />

nz until February 7.<br />

Health<br />

&<br />

Wellbeing<br />

Helping resolvepainand discomfort<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Chiropractic is a chiropractic<br />

clinic based in the heartof<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

Owner operator DrDebra Curtin has been<br />

helping resolve pain and discomfort inMid<br />

Cantabrians formorethan 10 years.<br />

“Pain is the body’s basic alarm system and<br />

tells us that something is not working as<br />

well as it could and tends to be areason why<br />

someone seeks chiropractic care. However<br />

chiropractic can also help with general<br />

wellness,” she says.<br />

Emerging chiropractic research over the<br />

past <strong>20</strong> plus years has begun to unravel the<br />

mysteries of joint dysfunction. Research<br />

has focused on the relay system between<br />

the central nervous system and how that<br />

interactswith the brain.<br />

Communication between the brain, the<br />

body and the environment is via brain<br />

neuroplasticity; the brain’s ability to adapt<br />

to all the information it is processing every<br />

second of everyday.<br />

When things go wrong and we experience<br />

spinalpain;knownasavertebralsubluxation<br />

by chiropractors; the pain suggests thatthe<br />

brain is not controlling the moving segment<br />

while we areinmotion.<br />

This results in the brain interpreting that<br />

there isdanger to the surrounding tissue<br />

and reacts with apain response. Itisabit like<br />

an electrical short circuit. When the nerve<br />

transmissions do not perform correctly,this<br />

can lead to changes in muscle behaviour,<br />

posture and ultimately a person’s ability<br />

to move with ease. When this occurs it is<br />

worth seeking assistance beginning with a<br />

physical assessment.<br />

If you are experiencing spinal pain<br />

symptoms or would like to learnmoreabout<br />

how chiropractic can help with wellness,<br />

appointments and free spinal screening<br />

are available by phoning 308-916 or online<br />

bookings at<br />

www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz<br />

Professional Dental<br />

SERVICES<br />

Injury Prevention<br />

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• Move, heal,rest,<br />

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• ACC registered<br />

03 308 9516<br />

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Monday to Friday 9-5pm<br />

Saturday and after hours<br />

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ACC and<br />

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NEWS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>22<br />

19<br />

Woodwork tutor Chris Thompson is looking forward to taking evening classes this year.<br />

Woodworkcourse<br />

ready forstudents<br />

DANIEL.TOBIN<br />

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Budding woodworkerswith<br />

aprojectinmindneed to get<br />

in quick to secure aplacein<br />

woodwork evening classes<br />

run by alocal co­operative.<br />

The course runs for eight<br />

weeks from the<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Collegewoodworking room.<br />

Class tutor Chris<br />

Thompson said thecourse is<br />

open to peopleofall<br />

abilities, from beginner to<br />

confident woodworker.<br />

‘‘Peopleneedtohavea<br />

projectinmind, we don't do<br />

aset theme, people do their<br />

own projects,and Iwill help<br />

themtodoit.’’<br />

Projectscan be all sortsof<br />

things withprevious<br />

students making dining<br />

tables,bedsidetables,<br />

chairs andlittletrinket<br />

boxes.<br />

‘‘I like to have achattothe<br />

person beforetheystart, so<br />

theydon't start out with<br />

something over ambitious<br />

andsomepeople under<br />

estimate their abilities,’’Mr<br />

Thompson said.<br />

Thecourse is heldonce a<br />

week from7pm to 9pmat the<br />

college.<br />

Students will be required<br />

to providetheirown<br />

material.<br />

‘‘The studentswill have<br />

accesstogoodindustrial<br />

quality machinery, it’s a<br />

reallywell equipped<br />

workshop.’’<br />

Theclasses begin<br />

February 8and rununtil<br />

March 29. To enrol contact<br />

Chrisvia email at<br />

chris@thompsonwoodworking.nz<br />

4WD safari fundraiser<br />

TheMtSomersWalkway<br />

Society hasafundraising<br />

four­wheeldrivesafari<br />

lined up next month.<br />

The proposed safarion<br />

February <strong>20</strong> willtakeplace<br />

on Mt WinterslawStation<br />

near Alford Forest and will<br />

take in the splendorofthe<br />

Mid Canterbury high<br />

country.<br />

Numbers are limited to<br />

100 and vehicles need to<br />

havegoodclearance andall<br />

terrain tyres fitted. There<br />

are strictly no dogsallowed.<br />

It willcost$100per<br />

vehicle to join thedrive and<br />

funds raised will be used by<br />

the walkway society to<br />

advance planstodevelop a<br />

new track into popular<br />

Sharplin Falls.<br />

Charles Ross fromthe Mt<br />

Somers WalkwaySociety<br />

said drivingonMt<br />

WinterslawStation would<br />

be ‘‘challenging’’,but the<br />

viewsand scenery would be<br />

breathtaking.<br />

Afour­wheel drive safari<br />

held last year attracted 80<br />

vehicles andand raised<br />

$7000 for the walkway<br />

project. It wasco­ordinated<br />

The looming bulk of Mt Winterslaw will be the backdrop for<br />

February’s four­wheel drive safari.<br />

by the MidCanterbury4WD<br />

Clubandwentthrough Mt<br />

Arrowsmith Station to the<br />

origins of thesouth<br />

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

Pre registration is<br />

essentialfor thesafari and<br />

registration detailswillbe<br />

out soon.Covid regulations<br />

alsoapply.<br />

For more information<br />

contactJohnMilne(027 241<br />

<strong>20</strong>24) or Robert Schikker<br />

(021186 6107).

NEWS<br />

<strong>20</strong> <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>22<br />

Rats are ahuge pest<br />

Rats, possums andstoats are<br />

three of many introduced<br />

animalsthat decimate our<br />

wildlifeand eat ourforests.<br />

It’s beenestimated that<br />

every nightpossums eat about<br />

21,000 tonnes of vegetation –<br />

that’s about theweight of 150<br />

bluewhales, the world’s<br />

biggest animal. Insteadofall<br />

thatvegetation absorbing<br />

carbonand growing intoa<br />

forest, it feeds millions of<br />

possums.<br />

Rats areahuge pest inour<br />

forests too. The eat their way<br />

through thousands of birds’<br />

eggs every year. Stoatseat eggs<br />

and chicks, andeven take on<br />

adult birds sitting on eggs.<br />

Cavity­nesting birds such as<br />

kea and riflemen are especially<br />

vulnerable: stoats come down<br />

the hollowand there’snowhere<br />

for the bird to go.<br />

It’s been recognised for ages<br />

that New Zealand has a<br />

problem with introduced<br />

mammals. Traps, bait stations<br />

and aerial poisoning have<br />

managed pests to some extent,<br />

but this has only ever given<br />

temporarycontrol over limited<br />

areas. There’s been great<br />

success at removing entire<br />

NATURE MATTERS WITH MARY RALSTON<br />

Rats are one of the major<br />

predators of our native<br />

wildlife.<br />

PHOTO LUC HOOGENSTEIN<br />

populations of predators from<br />

offshore islands but on the<br />

mainland there’s always the<br />

issue of reinvasion.<br />

Thereare several wildlife<br />

sanctuaries withpredatorproof<br />

fencing but what we<br />

really need is the technology<br />

and will to make our entire<br />

country predator­free.<br />

Thegoal of Predator Free<br />

<strong>20</strong>50 is to do exactly that. It’s<br />

the aimofremoving all rats,<br />

stoatsand possums –the three<br />

introduced animals that do the<br />

most damage to our farms,<br />

forests, and wildlife –from<br />

New Zealandbythe year <strong>20</strong>50.<br />

NewZealand has one of the<br />

worst extinction records of any<br />

country. Over 50species of<br />

birds are nowextinct, and over<br />

4000 native species are in<br />

decline with aquarter of those<br />

in real danger of extinction,<br />

mostly due to predators (and<br />

loss of habitat).<br />

The aim of Predator Free<br />

<strong>20</strong>50 is to step up control:togo<br />

from apiecemeal approach to<br />

co­ordinated nationwide<br />

eradication. It builds on the<br />

experience of successful pest<br />

eradication on islands off New<br />

Zealand, andonthe momentum<br />

of the hundreds of community<br />

conservation projectsaround<br />

the country.<br />

Everyone can helpby<br />

controlling predators and pests<br />

in their own backyards. Get<br />

some traps for mice,rats and<br />

possums –there’s good<br />

information and ideasonthe<br />

Predator Free <strong>20</strong>50 website.<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Burns first aid<br />

Whilethere are many types of<br />

burns; chemical, friction,<br />

radiation or electrical, these tips<br />

are for thermal burns (from heat).<br />

The type/degree of aburn is<br />

defined by itsdepth and size:<br />

Superficial (first degree): these<br />

are painful; sunburn or amild<br />

scald, whichisred, hot to touch<br />

and usually dry in appearance.<br />

Partial (second degree):<br />

painful to temperatureand air;<br />

from hot substances that lead to<br />

blister formationand swelling<br />

Full thickness (thirddegree):<br />

only painful when deep pressure<br />

is applied;from avery hot<br />

substances,flames or explosions,<br />

whichhave charred/white/grey<br />

appearance.<br />

Firstly, stop further burning,<br />

remove the patientfrom the<br />

source. Removecontaminated<br />

and tight clothing carefully and<br />

any constricting items; rings/<br />

watches etc before swelling<br />

occurs.<br />

Within three hoursofthe<br />

injury –preferably at the time,<br />

the bestform of first aid for<br />

superficialand partial thickness<br />

burnsis<strong>20</strong>minutes of cool<br />

running water fromatap or<br />

shower.<br />

If this has only beenpartially<br />

completed withinthis timeframe,<br />

it is still veryimportant to<br />

complete thisstep to prevent the<br />

burnpenetrating deeper into the<br />

underlying skin layers. Wrap<br />

unburnt areas of the patientwith<br />

towels to prevent hypothermia<br />

during the cooling process.<br />

Postburn careincludes<br />

suitable and continuing pain<br />

relief ­paracetamol and<br />

ibuprofenare effective.Apply a<br />

goodquality absorbent dressing<br />

for up to three days to minimize<br />

infectionfollowed by aprotective<br />

dressinguntil healing is<br />

complete. Agood quality<br />

moisturizing cream is effective<br />

for sunburn.<br />

Whentocall an ambulance: the<br />

patientisbadly injured, the burn<br />

is partial or full thicknessand<br />

involves the face/eyesorthe<br />

equivalent of halfthe patient’s<br />

arm area or severe painnot<br />

controlled by paracetamol and<br />

ibuprofenand first aid.<br />

SharonDuthie,intensive care<br />

paramedic,StJohn Ambulance<br />

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TuesdayFebruary1<br />

Charlotteand Oliver favourites<br />

Charlottewas the most popular babyname<br />

for girls last year with Oliver, once again,<br />

taking the list for boys. Oliver has held the<br />

topspot since<strong>20</strong>13.<br />

Manaia comes in as the most evenly-split<br />

gender-neutral name, ata50/50 split for<br />

boys and girls, with Quinn sittingjust below<br />

the topofthe list.<br />

At the top ofthe lists for Māori names are<br />

Miafor girlsand Nikaufor boys.<br />

The Births, Deaths and Marriages registrargeneral<br />

shares the most popular baby<br />

names every year bygathering information<br />

from SmartStart. In <strong>20</strong>21 an impressive 99<br />

percent of babies born inAotearoa were<br />

registered using the online tool for new<br />

parents.<br />

Registrar-general Jeff Montgomery said<br />

SmartStart made it easy for parents to find<br />

what needed to be done when ababy was<br />

born, starting with registering the birth.<br />

“Registering your newbornmakes surethey<br />

have an official identity from birth, so they<br />

can access their legal rights as theygrowup.”<br />

The site, which can be used anytime and<br />

on any device, also explains what parents<br />

need to do to get an IRD number for their<br />

baby, how to adjust a Ministry of Social<br />

Development benefit, and how toapply for<br />

the $60 aweek BestStartpayment.<br />

Registering your child in this wayisfree, fast<br />

and efficient. It also helps the tracking of<br />

trends in babynames,MrMontgomerysaid.<br />

Isla and Amelia were the second and third<br />

most popular girls’names for <strong>20</strong>21, having<br />

fought Charlotte for the top spot over the<br />

past three years.<br />

The same trend runs for boys’ names, with<br />

Noah and Jack coming in second and third<br />

after joining Oliver in the top three for the<br />

previous four years.<br />

Anew addition to the topten boys’names is<br />

Theodore, which has been creeping up the<br />

ranks in popularitysince<strong>20</strong>19.<br />

There were 56,013 births registered in<br />

Aotearoa last year, with atotal of 16,790<br />

different first names. It showed a slow<br />

decline in births from the previous two<br />

years.<br />

Atotal of 17,749 different first names were<br />

givento 58,676babies bornin <strong>20</strong><strong>20</strong>.In<strong>20</strong>19,<br />

therewere18,816differentfirst namesgiven<br />

to 61,018 babies.<br />

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community, offering pre-school education for 3&4year olds.<br />

OUR VISION<br />

•Every child has the right to participate in high quality early childhood<br />

education<br />

•Kindergartens are centres of excellence and innovation<br />

•Our goals can best be achieved through collaborative relationships at all<br />

Levels<br />

•Kindergarten is responsive to the cultural and language aspirations of<br />

families<br />

NZ KINDERGARTENS ARE 100%<br />

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•committed to quality early childhood education<br />

•qualified and registered workforce<br />

•community based •not-for-profit •home grown •Kiwi owned<br />

Asmall homely centre,<br />

with anature based philosophy.<br />

Stephanie Hansen Amanda Moore<br />

Centre Directors<br />

7Roxburgh Place Tinwald <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

phone 03 307 04<strong>20</strong> twpreschool@gmail.com<br />

Play is work<br />

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Ph: 308 3779<br />

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SPORTS RESULTS<br />

CLUB NEWS<br />

TinwaldCycling Club<br />

SimonWhite built on last<br />

week’s goodridetoachieve the<br />

best possible outcome whenhe<br />

took victoryinTinwald Cycling<br />

Club’s, WylieFamily,Shona<br />

McGrathMystery Teams event<br />

racedover45kmaround the<br />

Christies Road block on Sunday.<br />

White’s efforts sawhim lift the<br />

Alan Wylie MemorialCup.<br />

White found the frontlatein<br />

therace andwas able to jump<br />

clear of his bunchtogoto theline<br />

uncontested.<br />

Behind him agood battle was<br />

on to seewho filledthe final<br />

podiumspots.<br />

Ross Templetonhad thebestof<br />

thefinishtotakeasecondplace,<br />

with firsttimestarterAllan<br />

Broomhallproducingatop effort<br />

to secure thirdplace.<br />

Scratch marker Larry Neal<br />

claimed fastesttimehonours<br />

riding the course in 63.40.<br />

Co­markers Kyle Gray and<br />

Tony Ward recorded second and<br />

third time.<br />

The juniors anddivision 2<br />

contested an 18km handicap<br />

event.<br />

First time startKaidyn<br />

Broomhallensured the<br />

Broomhallfamily had aday to<br />

remember, riding agreat race to<br />

takethe winners flag.<br />

SecondplacegetterCharlotte<br />

Nealequalledher fathersefforts<br />

by taking fastest time honours,<br />

riding the distance in 42.15.<br />

Thomas Stevenson dugdeep to<br />

secure the final podium position.<br />

Division 2saw abunch finish,<br />

withJanetteHoopergettingthe<br />

nodonthelinetotakethewin<br />

from KerryClough, andBrian<br />

Ellis. Roger Wilson secured time<br />

honours.<br />

Next weekthe clubwilltravel<br />

to Methven to contest a45km<br />

handicapevent.<br />

Mid Canterbury Social<br />

Wheelers<br />

Wed 12th Jan22.12Riders,<br />

16km. wetwith cool wind,1st.<br />

JelleHendricksen25m 35s. 2nd.<br />

Paul Summerfield 25m 36s. 3rd.<br />

NickGrijns 25m27s.4th.<br />

Charlotte Cox27m 13s. 5th. Doug<br />

Coley 25m 46s. 6th. Tony Ward<br />

23m 49s F/T. 7th. Mark<br />

Summerfield 23m 52s2f/4.8th.<br />

ChrisReid 23m 57s 3f/t. 9th.<br />

Andrew Shepherd 32m 39s. 10th.<br />

Matt Marshall 28m 23s. 11th. Ged<br />

Wall 28m 44s. 12th.RobHooper<br />

DNF.<br />

HampsteadSoftball Club<br />

Friday 14th <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22:<br />

Marines &Angels12­11<br />

Hakatere Hitters<br />

S&Giggles 10­6 Sons Of<br />

Pitches<br />

Hawkies Hawks13­13 Laser<br />

Attack<br />

Allenton Bowling Results<br />

Tuesday10th Evening Pairs<br />

wasthe first night withagood<br />

number ofteamsentered 22<br />

Results were as follows:<br />

1stRosemary Bennett,Mike<br />

Quinn3wins 16 ends 3points<br />

2nd Bruce Hopwood,Lindsay<br />

Kearns 3wins15ends26points<br />

3rd GraemeDowie, Donalda<br />

Watson2 wins 16 ends29points<br />

4th TrevorJohnson,Marty<br />

Watson2wins 15 ends 26 points<br />

5thJock O’Connor,Liam<br />

O’Connor 2wins 14 ends31<br />

points<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club<br />

Saturday 16/1/<strong>20</strong>22<br />

Competition: Summer<br />

Stableford&PropertyBrokers<br />

Shoot­outQualifier round 5#<br />

SummerStablefordWinner<br />

(best 3of4Rounds)<br />

Bruce Day 41,41,37 119<br />

TheRadiusCare player of the<br />

day Stewart Dunlop86­23­63<br />

(45pts)<br />

2ndBruce Day 41pts<br />

3rdTerry Molloy 40pts<br />

Other good score were Jordan<br />

Bird Eric Parr 40pts,RonCarlson<br />

38pts, AlisonMacGregor 37pts,<br />

Noel Sutton 37pts,Perry Hunt<br />

37pts, TufugaSa37pts,Danie<br />

Oosthuizen 37pts, HamishNiles<br />

37pts, PeteMorrison 36pts,<br />

George Brown 36pts, Bill Hetrick<br />

36pts &DaveHampton 36pts.<br />

Twos: Hamish Niles x2, Gaby<br />

Jansen, Sean Strange, Chris<br />

Lovelock, Stewart Dunlop,<br />

Brendon Davidson, Steve<br />

Richards, Noel Sutton&Bruce<br />

Day.<br />

NearestThe Pins:<br />

Hole4#ValuePlus: Gaby<br />

Jansen<br />

Hole 8# 3Stooges. Brown<br />

Bombers:Chris Lovelock<br />

Hole12# South Island Seeds<br />

Processing &Storage Co: Hamish<br />

Niles<br />

Hole 14# Dock’s SeafoodBar&<br />

Grill: Noel Sutton<br />

Hole6#Hamish NilesShout!!:<br />

Rodney O’Neil<br />

Hole 9# Ton’sThai Longest<br />

Putt: JoshCoyle<br />

Bonus SpotPrize:<br />

AlluvialRestaurant Tinwald<br />

Spot Prize: Grieg Fleming<br />

Birdie Jackpot Hole: 14#<br />

Nett Eagle Jackpot Hole: 9#<br />

Property Brokers Shootout<br />

Finalists:<br />

Bruce Day,Chris Lovelock,Bev<br />

Chinn,DaveRobertson, Kevin<br />

Smith, Terry Molloy, Perry Hunt,<br />

JenniferShepherd, Brad<br />

Fallaver, Ray Lambert, David<br />

Hampton, Hayden McMillan,<br />

AdrianHopwood, Bryan<br />

Donaldson, Tufuga Sa,Hamish<br />

Niles, SebastianMcMillan, Ron<br />

Carlson, Robert Coyle<br />

9Hole Competition:Best Nett:<br />

Winner of theHarvey<br />

Bakehouse Voucher: Oliver<br />

Prince 42­12­30<br />

2ndPeter Woods 35<br />

3rdGavinJohnston 37<br />

Clarrie Galway 37<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Bowling Club<br />

Our In­house Murray Grey<br />

competition,sponsoredby<br />

Pearsons Coaches, was played<br />

last Monday evening. The<br />

results are as follows:­1st:G<br />

Taylor,CCross,Heather Gray<br />

with 2wins, 10 ends; 2nd:T<br />

Watson, Annette Blain, OGray<br />

with 2wins, 8ends; 3rd: J<br />

Kewish, Judy Ryk, Kath Muir<br />

with 1win, 10 ends.<br />

In the EdnaLowe Ladies<br />

Fours at Methven on the 12th,<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong> teamofDiana<br />

King (skip), Judie Ryk, Kath<br />

Muir, Leonie Spargo won all<br />

three of their games and were<br />

the undisputedwinners! Well<br />

done ladies!<br />

At ourFriday Triples,<br />

sponsored by Toyota, on the<br />

14th –aglorious day for<br />

bowling with2full greens –the<br />

placings were as follows:<br />

1st JSmart, CBird, Jo Ryk –<br />

3wins, 17 ends, 40 points<br />

2nd BMayson, BHarper, I<br />

Moore –3wins, 16 ends, 33<br />

points<br />

3rd TJohnson, MPalmer, M<br />

Watson –3wins, 14 ends, 31<br />

points<br />

4th BKellett, RTonks, C<br />

Kellett­ 3wins,14ends, 28<br />

points<br />

5th MAnderson, JKewish, G<br />

Crack –2wins,1draw, 15 ends,<br />

26 points<br />

6th MSkilling, GHurrell, D<br />

Taylor –2wins, 18 ends, 31<br />

points.<br />

Our Saturday rollover triples<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Bowling Club winning Edna Lowe ladies fours team.<br />

Left to right: Kath Muir (2), Leonie Spargo (lead), Diana King<br />

(skip) and Judie Ryk (3).<br />

PHOTO SUPPLIED<br />

attracted less membersthis<br />

week. The results are: 1st with<br />

2.5wins, 10 ends, 18 points<br />

were Annette Blain andK<br />

Donaldson; 2nd with 1.5 wins, 8<br />

ends, 13 points were Alison<br />

Gibbs, CLeech, RKeeling.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> members took<br />

part in the sub centre over 60’s<br />

at MSA on the 17th. <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

ladies played their<br />

handicapped singles on the<br />

18th and we had the open<br />

triples (2 bowls) competition,<br />

sponsored by Terrace View<br />

Retirement Village, yesterday.<br />

Abusy week!<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Golf Club 9holes<br />

Today is the<strong>20</strong>22 Opening<br />

Dayfor 9Hole Golf. We will<br />

play for the Daphne Smallbone<br />

Trophy. We'll play a<br />

Greensome ­agreat way to<br />

easeback into golf after the<br />

summer break.<br />

Allenton Bowling Club<br />

Events for the week of the<br />

17thof<strong>January</strong><br />

Monday 17th Over 60’s<br />

Tournament MSA Green<br />

Tuesday 18th Ladies Club<br />

Day and Allenton Evening<br />

Pairs<br />

Wednesday 19th 2Bowls<br />

open Triples<br />

Thursday <strong>20</strong>th Club Roll Up<br />

Friday 21st <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FridayTriples<br />

Saturday 22nd Combined<br />

ClubRoll Up<br />

Sunday 23rd Hinds<br />

Maddison Trophy open 4’s<br />

Storm event costs<br />

Galeforcewindsand storms<br />

last September affectinglarge<br />

areas of the South Island and<br />

Canterbury in particular, have<br />

resulted in insurance payouts<br />

of $36.5 million.<br />

Thestorms hit between<br />

September9and 13 and<br />

resulted in 4346claims,<br />

comprisingmostly of domestic<br />

(2360), commercial (1337) and<br />

motor (583).<br />

Theamount paid out is a<br />

significantrise on preliminary<br />

figures of $16.7 mand lifts the<br />

end of year totalfor all extreme<br />

weather events in <strong>20</strong>21to$321.6<br />

m.<br />

‘‘This prolongedperiod of<br />

high winds and storms across<br />

much of theSouthIslandonce<br />

again shows the value of<br />

insurancetocommunities,’’<br />

Insurance Council of New<br />

Zealandchief executiveTim<br />

Grafton.<br />

‘‘It’soften timeswhen severe<br />

damage is caused that people<br />

realise the true valueof<br />

insurance. Theaverage house<br />

claim exceeded $4000 while<br />

storm damage to motor vehicles<br />

led to many being writtenoff<br />

with averageclaimsrunningat<br />

$10,870.’’<br />

The September stormsfit a<br />

pattern of extremeweather<br />

events that are being driven by<br />

climate change.Asthe world<br />

warms,thereismore energy in<br />

ourclimate system which<br />

drives extremeweatherevents<br />

to becomeboth morefrequent<br />

andsevere.

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Julie Srhoy<br />

A character family home has the important<br />

renovations done. Park next door for children,<br />

neighbouring. Preschool, school round corner<br />

offering awonderful lifestyle togo with it. 1st home<br />

buyers/investors here’s an opportunity to step<br />

onto the property ladder.<br />

By Appointment<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/6AHYK<br />

Agent<br />

Julie Srhoy<br />

Buyer Enquiry Over $359,000<br />

021 354 885<br />

Call me now for aviewing.<br />

021 354 885<br />

LJ Hooker <strong>Ashburton</strong>: When you know, you know | Phone 0800 554 274 | Visit www.ashburton.ljhooker.co.nz<br />

Robertson Real Estate Limited MREINZ - Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA <strong>20</strong>08 *Sources: <strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council, Property Guru, Vendor Report, Property Management Company

SATURDAY 22ND JANUARY<br />

27b Archibald Street, Tinwald 10:00am -10:30am 3 1 2 AHB30186<br />

45a Peter Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:00am -10:30am 3 1 1 AHB30179<br />

43 Archibald Street, Tinwald 10:00am -10:30am 3 1 2 AHB30182<br />

14 Morgan Street, Methven 10:30am -11:00am 4 1 1 MVN300<strong>20</strong><br />

134 Cass Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:45am -11:15am 2 1 1 AHB30<strong>20</strong>8<br />

177 Middle Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 11:00am -11:30am 3 1 2 AHB30152<br />

28 Alford Forest Rd, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 11:00am -11:30am 3 1 2 AHB30176<br />

51 Wilkin Street,Tinwald 11:15am -11:45am 3 1 2 AHB30165<br />

43 Morgan Street, Methven 11:30am -12:00pm 3 1 1 MVN30024<br />

SUNDAY 23RD JANUARY<br />

NO OPEN HOMES TODAY<br />

1<strong>20</strong> Moore Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Retail/commercial. New opportunity close to CBD of<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>, across the road from D&EOutdoors<br />

(Caravans/boats/marine sales).<br />

*Great street frontage<br />

*Large showroom with built in counter<br />

*Good office space<br />

*Board room with board table included<br />

*Offers manyoptions for anew tenant<br />

Lease<br />

By Negotiation<br />

View<br />

by appointment<br />

BruceMcPherson<br />

027 438 4250<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30198<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA <strong>20</strong>08)<br />

27b Archibald Street, Tinwald<br />

2 1 1<br />

*Summerhill Stone built 1978<br />

*Spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living<br />

*Separate toilet, new bathroom <strong>20</strong><strong>20</strong><br />

*Double glazing <strong>20</strong>15 &new carpet <strong>20</strong>17<br />

*Fully fenced with security fencing<br />

ForSale<br />

Price bynegotiation<br />

View<br />

Saturday10:00 -10:30am<br />

Cheryl Fowler<br />

0274 612 614<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30186<br />

Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Limited Licensed (REAA <strong>20</strong>08)<br />

15 Carters Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

51 Wilkin Street, Tinwald<br />

3 1 2<br />

Twosections, Prime Real-Estate, 15 Carters Rd<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

*Subdivision of 1935 sqm into two equal lots subject to<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council consent and issue of titles.<br />

*Two sections ofapprox. 967sqm each.<br />

Call menow to secure your future building location.<br />

SetDate of Sale<br />

closing 14 February <strong>20</strong>22, at<br />

4:00pm (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

by appointment<br />

BruceMcPherson<br />

027 438 4250<br />

Denise McPherson<br />

027 242 7677<br />

*Over700sqm section with space for acaravan orboat<br />

*Double garage<br />

*Secure back section for children and pets<br />

*Built to the sun<br />

*Colour steel roof, brick cladding and Aluminium joinery<br />

ForSale<br />

Offers over$500,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday11:15 -11:45am<br />

BruceMcPherson<br />

027 438 4250<br />

Denise McPherson<br />

027 242 7677<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30185<br />

Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Limited Licensed (REAA <strong>20</strong>08)<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30165<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA <strong>20</strong>08)<br />

Kim Miller<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 236 8627<br />

Denise Russell<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 432 9717<br />

ChrissyMilne<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 290 6606<br />

Cheryl Fowler<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 461 2614<br />

Margaret Feiss<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

021 751 009<br />

ShirleyFitzgerald<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 2<strong>20</strong> 1528<br />

Denise McPherson<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 242 7677<br />

Armandvan der Eik<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

021 597 527<br />

Lynne Bridge<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 410 6216<br />

Mike Grant ncre<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

021 272 0<strong>20</strong>2<br />

Mark Totty<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

021 664 113<br />

BruceMcPherson<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

027 438 4250<br />

Carey VonLubke<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 697 6948<br />

Janene McDowell<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 287 3388<br />

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

rwashburton.co.nz<br />

36 McMillanStreet, Methven 03 303 3032

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

TICKETSAVAILABLE NOW<br />

27 <strong>January</strong> –MADAGASCAR<br />

Issac Theatre&2pm<br />

23 April –MATILDAThe Musical<br />

IsaacTheatre@2pm<br />

17 February –StJohn Garden Fete<br />

Dorie@10am<br />

Forbookings phone<br />

308 7646 l 027 909 32<strong>20</strong><br />

FOR LEASE<br />

RENT ME!<br />

Ideal as an extra<br />

bedroomoroffice.<br />

Fully insulatedand<br />

double glazed forwarmth.<br />

Threeconvenientsizes:<br />

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

Large 4.2m x2.4m<br />

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

Visit our displaycabin<br />

418WestStreet or callfor a<br />

freebrochure.<br />

www.justcabins.co.nz<br />

2447553<br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

0800 58 78 22<br />

AWESOME OFFICE space<br />

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

like setting. Indoor and outdoor<br />

areas. North West<br />

town boundary. Must view.<br />

Phone 0274 754 241.<br />

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

Self storage, variety<br />

of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />

Storage 03 307 0401 or<br />

phone/text 021 554 570<br />

MEETINGS<br />

ANNUAL<br />

GENERAL<br />

MEETING<br />

SENIORNET<br />

ASHBURTON (INC)<br />

Thursday27<strong>January</strong><br />

<strong>20</strong>22<br />

Room 4SinclairCentre,<br />

Park Street,<br />

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

Commencing at<br />

1:30pm<br />

All welcome<br />

J.W. Burn, Chairman<br />

2449754<br />

FOR LEASE<br />

2452293<br />

STORAGE: Secure self storage<br />

units available, long or<br />

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

Facilities. Contact us<br />

on 0274 362 636 or www.<br />

ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />

co.nz<br />

FIREWOOD<br />

FIREWOOD<br />

SUMMER SPECIAL<br />

OFFCUTS<br />

$1<strong>20</strong> percord<br />

FIREWOOD<br />

SLABWOOD<br />

3cordgreen<br />

$330<br />

1cordgreen<br />

$110<br />

1corddry<br />

$140<br />

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

Adams Sawmill<br />

Malcolm McDowell Rd<br />

Phone<br />

308-3595<br />

MEETINGS<br />

SOUTH RAKAIA<br />

BACH OWNERS<br />

ASSOCIATION INC<br />

AGM<br />

3pm, Saturday22nd<br />

February<br />

SettlementShed<br />

Vaccine Pass Required<br />

2428887<br />

Alison McDowell<br />

Secretary<br />

2451102<br />

<strong>20</strong>19 JAYCO Silverline Touring<br />

21.65-3, Facelift Model.<br />

Immaculate, one owner,<br />

top of the line, loaded with<br />

extras. Asking $112,000. o.<br />

n.o. Phone 021 130 3792.<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

We arelooking for<br />

EXPERIENCED OVERLOCKERS<br />

to join our afternoon shiftinfurther processing.<br />

Hours –2pm-10:30pm.<br />

This is acasual position with aminimum of<br />

2months work initially.<br />

If this sounds like something youwould enjoy,<br />

please contactPaulSparrow, paul@nzsock.co.nz<br />

Applications close Tuesday,1February.<br />

2452285<br />

MethvenHouse<br />

NightShiftCareGiver<br />

We arelooking foranexperienced NightShift Care<br />

Giver to join our team at MethvenHouse.<br />

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

high level of caretoour residents whilst maintaining<br />

ahome-likeenvironment. Therest home is licensed<br />

for 14residents, and we also have 4rental flats on<br />

site.<br />

NightShiftCarer<br />

• Responsible inproviding personalised care to<br />

our residents.<br />

• You will be working alone so experience in<br />

caregiving is essential<br />

• 2 Night Shifts per week Monday and Tuesday<br />

nights<br />

• Registerednurses on call forsupport<br />

For an application form please email:<br />

nursemanager@methvenhouse.co.nz<br />

If youhave anyquestions please contact-Sue Bell<br />

Phone: 03 302 8528<br />

Closing date: Monday 31st <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22 for<br />

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

to MethvenHouse.<br />

2450616<br />

SELL<br />

LPG REFILLS<br />

9kg cylinders<br />

$27.50<br />

Askaboutour<br />

deliveryservice<br />

Anysizecylinder filled<br />

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

Phone 307 2707<br />

2447571<br />

MEADOW Hay. Small bales,<br />

this season. $10. per bale.<br />

Phone 027 602 4885.<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 />

2447572<br />

AMMUNITION 223.22, 12<br />

gauge, 303 AP plus clips<br />

and mags. Husqvarna push<br />

mower with mulcher.<br />

Exterior door with glass<br />

panels 1980x810. Electric<br />

chainsaw. Hedge trimer. Ph<br />

021 140 1392.<br />

CLASSIFIEDS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>22<br />

27<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

Skilled Store Staff/Various Positions<br />

About us<br />

Luisetti Seedsisafamily-ownedbusiness established in 1932. Ourbusinesshas<br />

grown with sites in Rangiora and <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Wecontinue to produce quality<br />

seedfor our local customersand areexcited by the growing demandto export<br />

New Zealandseed aroundtheworld.<br />

Andwecontinue to grow<br />

Duetomajor expansion of our business and installationofnew industry leading<br />

seed cleaning machinery weare seeking toemploy the following positions to<br />

join theteamatour <strong>Ashburton</strong>site:<br />

PermanentFulltime ShiftSupervisors<br />

PermanentFulltime MachineOperators<br />

PermanentFulltime Forklift drivers/Store persons<br />

CasualStorepersons<br />

Keyresponsibilitieswill include:<br />

• Assistingwith the intake anddispatch functionsincluding generalstoreand<br />

yard duties.<br />

• Operatingmodernseedcleaning, treating and mixingplants.<br />

• You will have aproven history of; reliability and punctuality, efficient time<br />

management skills, working solo and in ateam environment, being aselfstarter,<br />

the ability to work to adeadline, attention to detail, working well<br />

under pressureand an enthusiastic manner.<br />

Seed cleaning experience, knowledge ofagriculture and forklift licence would<br />

be an advantage but is not essential. Onsite training will be provided. A<br />

willingness to work extended hours when required and afriendly customer<br />

focusedpersonalitywould be desirable.<br />

Competitive remuneration to reflect the applicants experience and ability.<br />

Overtimerates apply to permanent positions.<br />

Four-day rosters areavailableoutside of peak periods<br />

Opportunityfor progressionfor candidates who rise to the challenge.<br />

Applications should detail recent relevant experience, qualifications and<br />

references.<br />

Applicants forthese positionsshouldbefully vaccinatedand have NZ residency<br />

or avalidNZwork visa.<br />

LuisettiSeedsiscommitted to adrug andalcohol-free workplace.The successful<br />

applicantwill be requiredtoundergoapre-employment drug andalcoholtest.<br />

To learnmoreabout this role please contactMarkFrampton -027 6373575<br />

Or apply to admin@luisettiseeds.co.nz including acopy of your cv and acover<br />

letter outlining your experienceand motivation to joinLuisetti Seeds.<br />

Applicationscloseat5pm, 2February<strong>20</strong>22.<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 />

POULTRY<br />

YOUNG Chicks for sale.<br />

Moscovy Ducklings,<br />

Bantum and Buff Turkey.<br />

Also 3month old Muscovy<br />

Ducks. Hinds area, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

Enquiries, please<br />

phone Heather 027 244<br />

1102.<br />

2451929<br />

LANDSCAPING POSITION<br />

Full time positionavailable. We areasmallbusiness<br />

based in <strong>Ashburton</strong> doing all aspects of landscaping<br />

from designtofull layouts.<br />

The ideal person will need to be physically fitand<br />

able (please don’t apply if you’re not), capable of<br />

following instructions (please don’t apply if you<br />

can’t), and beblessed with agood dose of common<br />

sense (arare thing these days).You should also be<br />

well presentedand be abletocommunicate directly<br />

with other people (nogrunting).<br />

If this sounds like you, flickmesome details<br />

of yourself ideally withsomereference’sto:<br />

dellphillips@xtra.co.nz 2451810

CLASSIFIEDS<br />

28 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>22<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

JobOpportunities<br />

Lifeguard<br />

38 hoursper week.<br />

We have apermanentlifeguard positionavailable at the EA NetworksCentre<br />

working 38 hoursper week.<br />

We are looking for anindividual who is 16 or older and able to swim <strong>20</strong>0m<br />

under six minutes. Full training will be provided.<br />

Applications closeonTuesday,8February <strong>20</strong>22.<br />

Lifeguards Part-time<br />

We have three part-timelifeguardpositions available working our roster which<br />

operatesMonday to Sunday.<br />

We arelooking foranindividualwho is attentive and canwork well in ateam<br />

environment, someone who is 16 or older and able to swim <strong>20</strong>0m under six<br />

minutes. Full training will be provided.<br />

Applications close on Thursday,27<strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22.<br />

Gym Instructor Part-time opportunity<br />

Areyou passionateabout health and fitness and enjoy helping others to reach<br />

their goals? We’re looking for apart-time Gym Instructor to be on the floor<br />

providing exceptionalcustomer serviceand encouragement to our clients. To<br />

ensureour customersget the best,you’ll need to hold arelevant qualification<br />

or haveprevious experienceinthe industry.<br />

Applications close on Wednesday, 26 <strong>January</strong><strong>20</strong>22.<br />

Learn to Swim Instructor<br />

Working in our purpose built facility, you will help us deliver quality swim<br />

instruction to awiderangeofcustomers from babies through to adults.<br />

We areseeking afun and motivated individual to join ourteamonapermanent<br />

part timebasis,with afternoon and weekend shifts available.<br />

No previousexperienceisrequiredasfulltraining will be provided.<br />

Applications close on Thursday,27<strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22.<br />

FacilitySupport Assistant<br />

Keep our Council Facilities clean and tidy forour visitorsand locals alike.<br />

Expressions of interest are now open for aFacility Support Assistant. The<br />

successful applicantwill be responsiblefor ensuring aconsistently highlevel<br />

of cleanliness Council Facilities, including the Library, Main Council Building<br />

and <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery and Museum.<br />

If you are reliable, able to perform these duties and pride yourself on<br />

completing taskstoahigh standard, we want to hear from you.<br />

Applications close on Monday,24<strong>January</strong><strong>20</strong>22.<br />

Rakaia Cleaner<br />

Expressions of interest arenow open forthis cleaning role.<br />

The successful applicant will beresponsible for ensuring aconsistently high<br />

level of cleanliness in theRakaia Public and Domain conveniences each week.<br />

If youare reliable,abletoperformtheseduties forfourhours on adaily basis<br />

without supervisionand pride yourself on completing tasks to ahigh standard,<br />

we want to hear from you.<br />

Please note that this role is forfour hoursper day,seven days aweek,onaone<br />

week on and one week off roster.<br />

Applications close on Wednesday, 26 <strong>January</strong><strong>20</strong>22.<br />

To find out more about these<br />

vacancies and what the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

District Council has to offer you, go<br />

to our website.<br />

All applicants must be vaccinated<br />

against COVID-19.<br />

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

WANTED TO RENT<br />

URGENTLY wanted, long<br />

term. 1-2 bedroom unit/flat.<br />

Sunny and warm, must<br />

have garage, in central<br />

location. Ph 03 307 0190 or<br />

leave message.<br />

GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />

PAUL’S Garden Nursery;<br />

now selling Leek plants,<br />

Swan plants and freshly<br />

picked Raspberries. 101<br />

Harrison Street, Allenton,<br />

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

HOME SERVICES<br />

ROOF COATINGS: All roof<br />

types, specializing in<br />

Decramastic and Long Run<br />

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep<br />

roofs not a problem. —<br />

Spraymaster 027-433-7780.<br />

Calling on all team players to audition for the<br />

following roles in all of our upcoming major<br />

productions-<br />

Part Time -Cleaner<br />

The Team at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event Centre<br />

is looking for aPart Time Cleaner/Handy-person<br />

to help maintain all areas of the venue to ahigh<br />

standard. The role would predominately involve,<br />

ensuring the venue is cleaned to ahigh standard<br />

in line with our current public health measures,<br />

but may also involve additional work requiring a<br />

vehicle licence for glass recycling, rubbish removal<br />

and deliveries. The hours, days and time of work<br />

can vary to suit the events on within the venue,but<br />

would generally consist of 12 hours per week. This<br />

will be arostered position requiring some flexibility,<br />

working closely with the other cleaners and staff.<br />

On occasions youwill need the abilitytoworkalone<br />

and be responsible for opening and securing the<br />

building at the end of your shift. Youwill need to<br />

be physically fit, able to work on stairs and have a<br />

common-sense approach to carrying out the tasks<br />

in line with our Health and Safety policy.<br />

Casual -Cleaner<br />

The Team at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event Centre is<br />

looking for aCasual Cleaner to help maintain all<br />

areas of the venue to ahigh standard. The hours,<br />

days and time of work can vary to suit the events<br />

on within the venue.This will be arostered position<br />

working closely with the other cleaners and staff.On<br />

occasions you will need to have the ability towork<br />

alone and be responsible foropening and securing<br />

the building at the end of your shift. Youwill need<br />

to be physically fit, able to work on stairs and have<br />

acommon-sense approach to carrying out the tasks<br />

in line with our Health and Safety policy.<br />

If you would like to apply for either role, please<br />

complete aregistration form available at the box<br />

officeorbyemailing admin@ateventcentre.co.nz.<br />

ATEC is aVaccine PassportCompliant Venuerequiring<br />

employees to havehad double vaccination twoweeks<br />

prior to commencement.<br />

Manager<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Trust EventCentre<br />

Box482<br />

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

2451684<br />

Delicatessen/<br />

Seafood Department<br />

Full timeand part-time<br />

positions available<br />

We are currently seeking friendly, energetic and<br />

customer focused applicants to join the team at<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> New World.<br />

Youwill:<br />

• Havethe ability to presentour products to ahigh<br />

standard<br />

• Be highly motivated, reliable and show good<br />

initiative<br />

• Haveexcellent presentation<br />

• Beagreatcommunicatorand team player<br />

Wewilloffer youfulltraining andthe opportunityto<br />

work in agreat team environment.<br />

Days and hours to be discussed at an interview.<br />

Your roster will include one evening and one<br />

weekend shift.<br />

To apply please email:<br />

donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz<br />

Applications close26 <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22<br />

COURGETTEPICKERS AND<br />

PACKERS NEEDED<br />

Weneedtogrowour team to helpwith the<br />

CourgetteSeason.<br />

Days andhours of work arenegotiabletosuit you.<br />

Come andjoin agreat team of people,<br />

locatedjust out of Tinwald.<br />

ContactHelen on 308 1976.<br />

2449436<br />

2452413<br />

InwardsGoods<br />

Assistant<br />

New World <strong>Ashburton</strong> are looking for anInwards<br />

Goods Assistant. In this full time role you will be<br />

unloading delivery trucks and vans, checking<br />

off deliveries and receipting goods into our<br />

computerised system, as wellasgeneral storeroom<br />

housekeeping.<br />

We are big on Health &Safety at<strong>Ashburton</strong> New<br />

World, so we are looking for someone who is<br />

proactiveand who shares in this passion,given the<br />

high risk environmentthatis“InwardsGoods”.<br />

What we needfromyou:<br />

• Acurrent OSH and FEndorsed ForkliftLicence<br />

• Experience using aforklift<br />

• Experience using SAP or other computer<br />

managementinventory systems<br />

• Comfortable working in abusy storeroom with<br />

team, merchandisers, drivers and other visitors<br />

thatuse the storeroom<br />

• Being reasonably fit and strong, asmuch of the<br />

work involves lifting,movingonand off vehicles<br />

and standing forlong periods<br />

What youget from us:<br />

• Ongoing training and mentoring<br />

• Careerdevelopment opportunities<br />

• Great company cultureand work environment<br />

Youwould be working Tuesday toSaturday from<br />

5.00am –2.30pm, with some flexibility for extra<br />

hours only when required. Weare looking for an<br />

individual who thrives onachallenge, is forward<br />

thinking, clearly driven and excels in a united<br />

culture.<br />

Applicants will be required to provide proof of<br />

full vaccination for COVID-19 as acondition of<br />

employment. Applications close 26th <strong>January</strong><br />

<strong>20</strong>22.<br />

Please apply in writing –includingacover<br />

letter and currentCVto:<br />

donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz<br />

ANDY’SPAINT &DECORATING<br />

ANDY’SPAINTING &DECORATING<br />

PAINTER WANTED<br />

Brush Hand/Apprentice<br />

Weareawell knownbusiness in Mid Canterbury<br />

andare looking forabrush hand/apprenticewho<br />

is honest,reliable,keentowork, ateam player and<br />

holdsafull orrestricted drivers licence.<br />

Thisposition maysuit aschoolleaverlookingfor a<br />

tradeorsomeone looking forachange.<br />

Fulltrainingwill be provided.<br />

Phone Andy<br />

0274354 646 or 03 3026992<br />

PRINCIPAL RELEASE<br />

TEACHER<br />

PermanentParttime position<br />

0.6 (3 days/week) for<strong>20</strong>22<br />

We need ateacherwho is:<br />

•Experienced and NZ Registered<br />

•NZCurriculum trained<br />

•Multi-talentedand inspirational forour Y3-6 Class<br />

Send an introductory email and your CV to Mike Hill:<br />

principal@fairton.school.nz<br />

Applications close 5pm Monday<br />

24th <strong>January</strong><strong>20</strong>22<br />

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SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

Trades-person<br />

Pluck’s Engineering Ltd are anestablished agricultural engineering business<br />

based in Rakaia. We have provided general engineering support and<br />

manufacturing to farmers throughout NZ from <strong>Ashburton</strong> district for over 50<br />

years and specialise in the manufacture ofdairy effluent systems and farm<br />

equipmentwhich aresold throughout NZ.<br />

We areseeking asuitably skilled and/or experienced trades-person foraSenior<br />

position in our ServiceDivision to carry out the installation, servicing and repair<br />

of our products,and general on farmengineering services.<br />

Forthisrole we requiresomeone with;<br />

• Sound mechanical aptitude and practical ability, with good welding-skills.<br />

Atrade qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.<br />

• Working experience in mechanical servicing and repairs, preferably in<br />

the agricultural industry. Exposure topumps and irrigation would bean<br />

advantage.<br />

• Full driver’s licence, preferably with Class 2. Forklift endorsement and HIAB<br />

experiencewould be an advantage.<br />

• Physical fitness andagility. This is aphysically activerolewith work done both<br />

outdoors on farms and in our well-equipped workshop.<br />

• Flexibilitytoworkextra hours as required to get thejob done, and to serve on<br />

the after-hours call-out roster (paid extra).<br />

• Willingness to work as ateam and lead ateam.<br />

• Good customer/communication skills to discuss job requirements and<br />

completejob administration.<br />

We offer competitive wages which include overtime rates, tool and call-out<br />

allowances,and an excellentopportunityfor personal advancement.<br />

This is aSenior position and is avery interesting job with lots of variety inyour<br />

working dayand traveling throughout Canterburydistrict regularly everyweek<br />

with our very well equipped 15 Tonne 4WD HIAB truck.<br />

To apply please email your CV with acovering letter to gordon@plucks.co.nz or<br />

make contacton03-302 7031 forfurther information.<br />

Applicants musthaveNZresidencyoravalid NZ work visa.<br />

3Positions<br />

HospiceMid Canterbury providessupporttoindividuals andfamiliesthroughout the<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

district whoare dealingwith alife-limitingillness.<br />

We areexperiencinggrowing demand and thereforehavethree newpositions whichwill bringmore<br />

focusand supporttostaff andvolunteersaswellasagreaterfocus on fundingand outreach.<br />

Team Coordinator -willnurtureand support our wonderfulteam of staffand volunteers; areal<br />

‘peopleperson’ (12hours/week)<br />

2450332<br />

OutreachCoordinator –communityliaison person responsiblefor funding, promotions,marketing<br />

andcommunityeducation; a‘storyteller’who canconveythe value ofhospice supporttoothers(12<br />

hours/week)<br />

Administrator -provide adminassistance to otherroles,reception, assist with accountprocessing<br />

andfinancial reporting, etc. (10 hours/week)<br />

Thepeopleweare seeking will be computer literate,havestrongorganisationaland communication<br />

skills,and have theability to relate well to othersinlinewith ourculture of Care, Compassion and<br />

Respect.<br />

This is awonderful opportunitytojoinour very specialorganisation andmakeapositive difference<br />

in ourcommunity.<br />

Pleasecontact Jane, admin@hospicemc.nz forfurther informationorto requestaJob Description.<br />

Applications close5pm, 28<strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22.<br />

FARM VACANCIES<br />

HERD MANAGER<br />

Must Love Cows!<br />

We are looking for a<br />

dynamic and reliable, fulltime<br />

Herd Manager to join<br />

our team. Applicant must<br />

have minimum 2-3 years NZ<br />

Dairy experience and be eligible<br />

to work in NZ. We are<br />

situated in the Hinds,<br />

Coldstream area and milk<br />

640 cows peak season<br />

through arotary shed. Position<br />

and accommodation<br />

available from 17th <strong>January</strong><br />

<strong>20</strong>22.<br />

Please apply via email to<br />

jjandmmk@outlook.com<br />

FARM VACANCIES<br />

FARM<br />

ASSISTANT<br />

Must Love Cows!<br />

We are looking for areliable,<br />

full-time Farm Assistant<br />

with agood attitude to join<br />

our team. Applicant must<br />

have minimum 1-2 years,<br />

full seasons, NZ Dairy<br />

experience and be eligible to<br />

work in NZ. We are situated<br />

in the Hinds, Coldstream<br />

area and milk 640 cows peak<br />

season through a rotary<br />

shed. Position and accommodation<br />

available as from<br />

14th <strong>January</strong> <strong>20</strong>22.<br />

Please reply via email to<br />

jjandmmk@outlook.com<br />

2450298<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

ALTERATIONS; Sewing<br />

mending and trouser hemming,<br />

curtain alterations<br />

and curtain making. Call<br />

Michelle on 027 352 7248<br />

BUILD work to do? Contact<br />

Kiwi Building and Maintenance<br />

Ltd. Alterations,<br />

Renovations, New builds.<br />

Qualified Tradesmen.<br />

Phone Cawte 027 418<br />

7955.<br />

CARPET 2YOU -for all your<br />

flooring needs. Supplier<br />

and installer of carpet and<br />

vinyl, re-stretch and repair,<br />

carpet cleaning. Phone<br />

Mike Gill 027 491 4210.<br />

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful<br />

equipment and fast drying.<br />

Upholstery, mats and rugs.<br />

Experienced owner/operator.<br />

Phone John Cameron<br />

at Supersucker. 027 435<br />

1042 or 308 1677<br />

No experienceneeded,<br />

just agoodattitude!<br />

We’ve gotanumber<br />

of jobs availablefor<br />

agriculturallabourers.<br />

Excellentworkhours<br />

Part-time or full-time<br />

hours available<br />

Short-termroles with<br />

opportunity to longtermworkonoffer<br />

Great rates<br />

Great fit for semi<br />

retired, dayworkers, or<br />

working around school<br />

hours<br />

Email us your CV<br />

jobs@agstaff.co.nz<br />

or call us on<br />

0800112211<br />

to startASAP.<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,<br />

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

surrounding districts, $60<br />

per chimney. Phone<br />

Rodney on 03 324 2999<br />

and leave amessage.<br />

CHARLIES Blind Cleaning<br />

Service -same day service<br />

and repairs. Charlie can<br />

supply new blinds and<br />

tracks and will hang<br />

drapes. Ph 03 307 1936 or<br />

0<strong>20</strong> 4169 0342<br />

COMPUTER Problems? For<br />

prompt reliable computer<br />

servicing and laser engraving,<br />

contact Kelvin, KJB<br />

Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot<br />

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

308 8989. SuperGold discount<br />

card accepted.<br />

COMPUTER repairs, sales,<br />

training, setup wirelessnetworks,<br />

spyware<br />

cleanup. On-site day or<br />

evening. Low fees. Call<br />

Robin Johnstone, Networks<br />

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308<br />

1440 or 027 768 4058.<br />

FURNITURE Removals. For<br />

all your household removal<br />

needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,<br />

office relocations -<br />

call Nudges Furniture<br />

Removals, phone 027 224<br />

0609.<br />

PROPERTY &GARDEN SERVICES<br />

Gardening, spraying, trimming, lawn mowing,<br />

garden fencing, house cleaning and odd jobs.<br />

Mature, responsible, energetic people.<br />

Attention to detail guaranteed.<br />

Urban and Rural Mid-Canterbury areas.<br />

All enquiries welcome.<br />

Please phone 027 477 1429.<br />

ashburtoncranes<strong>20</strong>15@gmail.com<br />

ASHBURTON SANDBLASTING<br />

LIMITED<br />

FOR: Mobile Sandblasting<br />

Painting<br />

OF: Structural Steel<br />

Trailers<br />

Farm Machinery<br />

Car Parts<br />

Shipping Containers<br />

Concrete, Brick Rendering<br />

Free quotes -Competitive rates<br />

2365805<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

LAWN Mowing. No job too<br />

small. Call Les Smith, From<br />

The Ground Up, for acompetitive<br />

quote. Ph 027 840<br />

0<strong>20</strong>1 or 03 308 1500.<br />

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,<br />

farm equipment<br />

service and maintenance,<br />

WOF repairs, machining<br />

and welding. Odd jobs a<br />

speciality. Mobile workshop.<br />

Can collect. Phone<br />

Malcolm 0274 754 241.<br />

FIRE Extinquisher sales and<br />

servicing. On farm/<br />

contractors - trucks/tractors/balers/combines/cars/<br />

boats/caravans etc. Phone<br />

Mack at Doors and More on<br />

027 396 0361.<br />

FLY control and spider<br />

proofing. For all your<br />

domestic and industrial<br />

pest control needs phone<br />

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

Control on 03 308 8147 or<br />

027 432 5447<br />

Phone Kurt 027 332 4549 or Neil 0274 362 900<br />

2452330<br />

2450862<br />

2450863<br />

Singers and Dancers<br />

HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />

HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />

AFTER HOURS<br />

HEALTH CARE<br />

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111<br />

Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal<br />

hours please phone your general practiceteam,<br />

24/7, to speak with ahealth professional who<br />

will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor<br />

wheretogoifyou need urgentcare.<br />

If youdon’t have aregular general practice,<br />

call any GPteam 24/7 forfree<br />

telephone health advice.<br />

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

passporttoyour surgeryappointment.<br />

New Zealanders to bring some form of ID.<br />

PHARMACIES<br />

Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex,<br />

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

Saturday from 9am until 1pm<br />

Sunday from 10am until 1pm<br />

and from 5pm until 7pm evenings.<br />

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open on ...<br />

MondaytoFriday, 9am until 5.30pm<br />

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm<br />

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice<br />

Phone the Healthline on 0800 611 116<br />

Brought<br />

toyouby<br />

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

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

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

GARDENING,<br />

pruning, fertilising, projects<br />

or general spruce ups? Call<br />

Andrew at Spruce Gardens<br />

to get the job done right.<br />

027 765 2899 or 03 307<br />

1693.<br />

sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz<br />

INTERIOR<br />

PLASTERING<br />

New or existing,<br />

level 4finish, full skim<br />

plaster or repairs<br />

The Finishing Company<br />

03 307 8870 2450087<br />

PEST Control for Rabbit,<br />

Hare, Possum, Ferral Deer.<br />

Please contact 021 0274<br />

0165.<br />

MOBILITY See our range of<br />

scooters, walkers and<br />

wheelchairs at our window<br />

display at 324 East Street.<br />

Phone 027 956 0193<br />

LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.<br />

Keys/locks, sliding and bifold<br />

door roller repairs.<br />

Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />

Doors and More. Ph 027<br />

516 7104<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

mowing, NETTLETON Decorators,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> based, available<br />

now for painting, plastering<br />

and wallpapering, also<br />

touch-up and restoration<br />

work. Phone James on<br />

0274 865 283.<br />

245<strong>20</strong>86<br />

PAINTER for all your painting<br />

needs. No job too small,<br />

inside or outside. Professional,<br />

friendly service.<br />

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or<br />

027 <strong>20</strong>0 1619.<br />

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

block, glare, heat control,<br />

safety, security, privacy,<br />

frosting films, solar protective<br />

window films. Free<br />

quotes, <strong>20</strong> years local service.<br />

Phone 0800 368 468<br />

now, Bill Breukelaar, www.<br />

tintawindow.co.nz<br />

SPIDER and fly treatment.<br />

Inside or out. Moss, mould<br />

or lichen treatment. For<br />

either service, call Allan at<br />

AA Performance Services<br />

on 027 <strong>20</strong>9 5026<br />

SUN Control Window Tinting:<br />

Privacy, UV, glare, heat<br />

control for homes, offices<br />

and cars. Phone Craig<br />

Rogers 307 6347, www.<br />

windowtinter.co.nz, member<br />

of Master Tinters NZ.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

Come andtalktothe people who know...<br />

&MID CANTERBURY4WD CLUB<br />

4WDSafari<br />

Lagoon Hut,Winterslow Station<br />

SOUTHERN RUGBY CLUB<br />

ARE CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL THE<br />

FOLLOWING COACHING POSITION<br />

FOR THE <strong>20</strong>22 SEASON:<br />

COLTSU21<br />

Applications close 4February<strong>20</strong>22<br />

PLAYER ENQUIRIES ALSO WELCOME<br />

IN THE FOLLOWING GRADES<br />

Senior A<br />

Senior B<br />

Colts U21<br />

Southernhas agood core group of players in each<br />

grade and averysupportiveand well-resourced<br />

Club and Committee behind you.<br />

We will help youwith finding work and/or<br />

accommodation if required.<br />

ContactClub Captain PeterLowe027 223 3784<br />

Email southernrfc@gmail.com<br />

Agreat waytomeet newpeople at your local,<br />

thriving countryclub<br />

www.southernrugby.co.nz<br />

FARMING NOTICES<br />

SUNDAY,<strong>20</strong>FEBRUARY<br />

Start8-9 am WinterslowRoad,Staveley<br />

$100 per vehicle –pre-registration essential.<br />

Allvehicles must have acurrent WOF<br />

withgood ground clearanceand high/lowratio.<br />

Forregistration andmoreinformation contact<br />

John Milne-027 241<strong>20</strong>24<br />

RobertSchikker–021 1866107<br />

or email mtsomerswalkways@gmail.com<br />

Registration limited to 100 vehicles<br />

Bring ownlunch,drinksand sunscreen.<br />

Cancellation/Postponement<br />

Mt Somers<br />

Walkways Society<br />

Postponementdate–Saturday, 26 February<strong>20</strong>22<br />

NO DOGS ALLOWED<br />

COVID-19 REGULATIONS APPLY<br />

ProceedstoSharplin Falls track upgrade<br />

FARMING NOTICES<br />

2451615<br />

Seeking farm cottage/unit accommodation, by<br />

young couple needing ahelping start. They are<br />

happy tohelp out on the farm, baby sit, calf rear,<br />

milk,tractor work.<br />

They are hard-working and have milking<br />

experience.<br />

The young woman is currently studying, is<br />

an absolute natural with kids, with loads of<br />

experienceinchild care.<br />

The young man is a job seeker who has his<br />

restricted license. He’s seeking a start in the<br />

farming industry.<br />

Both come with good characterreferences.<br />

Please ContactJennyRae 027247 1094<br />

2452363<br />

2451433<br />

Peter Blacklow<br />

PETE’S<br />

PICK<br />

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs<br />

&maintenance. Kerrick hot &cold waterblasters &industrial vacuumcleaners.<br />

Esseti welders &accessories. Stockists and distributors of Trailer Equipment.<br />

Locally owned &operated family business for 69 years<br />

ASHBURTON<br />

South Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> PHONE (03) 308-3147<br />

Email office@blacklows.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522<br />

STEADYASYOU GO<br />

Gentle Fall Prevention Exercises<br />

$2 per 1hour session –all abilitylevels welcome.<br />

<strong>20</strong>22 Classes startdates<br />

Tuesday<br />

Already commenced<br />

Methven<br />

AllSaints Anglican Church –10.30 am<br />

Rakaia<br />

St AndrewsPresbyterian Church –1<br />

pm<br />

1st February<br />

Hampstead<br />

Hakatere Church Rooms –1.30 pm<br />

Wednesday<br />

Already commenced<br />

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

Buffalo Lodge Rooms –10.30 am<br />

Buffalo Lodge Rooms –1.30 pm<br />

K<br />

2nd February<br />

Allenton<br />

St David’s Church –9.30 am<br />

9th February<br />

Staveley<br />

CommunityHall –2pm<br />

Thursday<br />

Already commenced<br />

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

Buffalo Lodge Rooms –1pm<br />

St StephensChurch –1pm<br />

3rdFebruary<br />

Tinwald<br />

HolySpirit Church –11am<br />

Please phone AgeConcern <strong>Ashburton</strong>on03 3086818<br />

to enrol or forfurther information<br />

Drinking WaterPublicNotice<br />

Remember to FlushYour Taps<br />

Some plumbing fittings havethe potential forsmall traces of metals<br />

to accumulateinwater that has been in the fitting forseveral hours.<br />

Although the health risk is small, the MinistryofHealth recommends<br />

yourun amugful of waterthrough your drinking watertap each<br />

morning beforeuse to remove any metals that may havedissolved<br />

from plumbing fittings.<br />

We recommend this simple precaution forall households, including<br />

those on public and privatewater supplies.<br />

Neil McCann<br />

Group Manager InfrastructureServices<br />

ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />

E- info@talbotsecurity.co.nz 519 East Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

P-(03) 307 2409 Anytime 24/7<br />

-Alarm Response and Patrols<br />

-Alarm Monitoring<br />

-Alarm and CCTV Installation<br />

-Alarm and CCTV Servicing<br />

-Data and Networking<br />

- Fire Extinguishers<br />

- Key Cutting<br />

- Locksmithing<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>’sonly100%locally owned and operatedsecuritycompany<br />

CARS FOR SALE<br />

<strong>20</strong>01 FORD Escape, 3litre,<br />

4X4. $3,000. Phone 021<br />

0274 0165.<br />

CARS FOR SALE<br />

2450881<br />

<strong>20</strong>06 Honda Civic 1.85,<br />

135,000km. 2lady owners,<br />

cruise control, paddle shift.<br />

$6,500. Ph 027 336 6541.<br />

BEARINGS, SEALS<br />

&GREASE GUNS<br />

Call in and see the team<br />

forall your grease,bearing &<br />

seal requirements.<br />

Over 60 years of maintenance<br />

and mechanical support.<br />

2451918<br />

Do youwantto<br />

learn to playbridge?<br />

Bridgeisanexcing<br />

card game.<br />

Join afriendly club–the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>BridgeClub and<br />

makenew friends.<br />

Lessons areonMonday<br />

evenings, starng Monday<br />

14th February, at 7pm.<br />

Theygofor at least<br />

10 weeks. Totalcostis$50,<br />

which includes<br />

1styear’s subscripon.<br />

Fordetails,ring KayRobb<br />

on (03) 308 6838<br />

or 027 682 <strong>20</strong>91.<br />

Learners musthavea<br />

currentMyVaccine Pass<br />

2450614<br />

TheMid-CanterburyLinedancers<br />

WEEKLYCLASSES<br />

BEGIN FOR <strong>20</strong>22<br />

“A FunWay To Exercise”<br />

InstructorAnnetteFyfe<br />

MONDAYSfrom31st <strong>January</strong><br />

BEGINNERS 1pm- 2pm<br />

continuing ontoImprover,<br />

Easy Intermediate<br />

2.30pm-3.30pm<br />

Intermediate 3.30pm-4.30pm<br />

WEDNESDAYS2nd February<br />

BEGINNERS 6.30-7.30pm<br />

continuing ontoImprover,<br />

Easy Intermediate 8pm-9pm<br />

At the Tinwald<br />

Memorial Hall,<br />

Grahams Rd,Tinwald<br />

$5 +VACCINEPASSREQUIRED<br />

Enquiries 0274 813 131<br />

245<strong>20</strong>64<br />

Thurs <strong>20</strong>th &Fri 21st<br />

10.00 Cliffordthe Big RedDog<br />

10.00 TheAddams Family 2<br />

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10.00<br />

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11.40<br />

11.45<br />

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Mon24th, Tues 25th<br />

&Wed 26th<br />

Cliffordthe Big RedDog<br />

TheAddams Family 2<br />

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NO COMPS<br />

King Richard, Scream,Spencer,<br />

The355<br />

PAKEKE Lions Charity Market,<br />

Saturday 29th and<br />

Sunday 30th <strong>January</strong>.<br />

Donations of household,<br />

workshop, garden items<br />

welcomed. No TVs or computers.<br />

Collections: John<br />

307 6229, Dave 307 4349.<br />

VACCINE PASS AND<br />

MASK REQUIRED.<br />

Eastfield Health, Walk-in Covid Vaccination<br />

Clinics at the former Noel Leeming shop,opposite<br />

Briscoes<br />

Children between 5and 11 years of age can get<br />

their vaccine from Monday the 17th <strong>January</strong>.<br />

We prefer if children have abooked appointment<br />

-see details belowonhow to make abooking.<br />

Everyone 18 years of age and over can get their<br />

booster shot at least 4months after their second<br />

dose.<br />

Clinic opening hours:<br />

Wednesday12<strong>January</strong> 2:30pm -7:30pm<br />

Saturday15<strong>January</strong> 10am-3:30pm<br />

Monday17<strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30pm<br />

Tuesday18<strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30pm<br />

Wednesday19<strong>January</strong> 2pm -7:30pm<br />

Thursday<strong>20</strong><strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30pm<br />

Friday21<strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30pm<br />

Saturday22<strong>January</strong> 10am-3:30pm<br />

Monday24<strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30pm<br />

Tuesday25<strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30pm<br />

Wednesday26<strong>January</strong> 2pm -7:30 pm<br />

Thursday27<strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30 pm<br />

Friday28<strong>January</strong> 2pm -5:30 pm<br />

Saturday29<strong>January</strong> 10am-3:30 pm<br />

To bookonline afterthe 17th <strong>January</strong>goto:<br />

www.bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz<br />

or to bookoverthe phone call 0800 28 29 26<br />

FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />

POTATOES Ilam Hardys,<br />

freshly dug, $1.50kg. Large<br />

$1.kg. Deliver <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

and Tinwald Friday afternoons.<br />

Please ring<br />

EVENINGS, Ph 302 7272.<br />

FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />

2450692<br />

NEW Nadine Potatoes $2.50<br />

per kg. Phone 03 308 3195<br />

or 027 531 9103; 81 Elizabeth<br />

Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>

Whatever youare doing this<br />

summer,get theresafely witha<br />

comprehensivetyrecheck from<br />

NEUMANNSTYRES.<br />

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<br />

New Tyres<br />

PunctureRepairs<br />

Wheel Rotation<br />

<br />

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<br />

Wheel Alignment<br />

Wheel Balancing<br />

MagWheels<br />

197 Wills Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> l www.neumannstyres.co.nz l Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies)<br />

2450875

QUALITY USED VEHICLES<br />

WARRANTIES AA APPRAISED FINANCE BIGGEST YARD BEST SELECTION TRADE-INS<br />

<strong>20</strong>12 NISSAN<br />

NOTE MEDALIST<br />

• 1<strong>20</strong>0cc, petrol<br />

• ABS<br />

• Camchain<br />

• Reverse<br />

camera<br />

• 69,631kms<br />

5½ stars<br />

<br />

$10,995<br />

NISSAN<br />

<strong>20</strong>13 NISSAN SYLPHY, 1800cc, petrol sedan, cam chain, ABS, 18,984kms ................ SOLD<br />

<strong>20</strong>13 NISSAN SYLPHY, 1800cc, 4doorsedan, auto, ABS, aircon, 48,000kms......$10,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>15 NISSAN NOTE XDIG-S, 1<strong>20</strong>0cc, auto, ABS, aircon, 58,000kms..................... $11,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>12 NISSAN NOTE, 1<strong>20</strong>0cc,hatchback,ABS,cam chain, 69,000kms .................. $10,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>08 NISSAN XTRAIL, 2500cc, ABS, 4X4, cam chain, 4WD,111,000kms....................SOLD<br />

MAZDA<br />

<strong>20</strong>10 MAZDAPREMACY, <strong>20</strong>00cc, 7seats,auto, timing chain, 126,000kms............$9,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>10 MAZDAAXELA, <strong>20</strong>00cc, ABS, cam chain, AA Appraised,69,000kms.................SOLD<br />

<strong>20</strong>08 MAZDADEMIO, 1500cc, ABS, air con, sport, 130,053km.....................................$7,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>13 MAZDADEMIO, 1300cc, cam chain, autostop, auto, 36,000kms.................. $11,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>08 TOYOTA<br />

BLADE MASTERS<br />

• 3500ccpetrol<br />

• ABS<br />

• Reverse camera<br />

• Body kit<br />

• Auto<br />

• 82,247kms<br />

3½ stars<br />

<strong>20</strong>05 TOYOTA<br />

RAV4<br />

• 2400cc, petrol<br />

• Auto<br />

• 4WD<br />

• Body kit<br />

• 59,976kms<br />

<strong>20</strong>15 SUZUKI<br />

SWIFT XG-DJE<br />

• 1<strong>20</strong>0cc, petrol<br />

• Auto<br />

• Cam chain<br />

• ABS<br />

• 61,000kms<br />

5 stars<br />

$11,995<br />

$12,995<br />

$11,995<br />

SUBARU<br />

<strong>20</strong>13 SUBARUIMPREZA, 1600cc, sport, auto, 4WD,cam chain, 126,936kms ......... SOLD<br />

SUZUKI<br />

<strong>20</strong>06 SUZUKI SWIFT, 1<strong>20</strong>0cc, 5door, ABS, cam chain, auto, 48,000kms...............$11,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>15 SUZUKI SWIFT XG-DGE, 1<strong>20</strong>0cc, auto, ABS, cam chain, 61,000kms ...........$11,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>16 SUZUKI SWIFT, 1<strong>20</strong>0cc, auto, ABS, cam chain, 48,000kms..............................$11,995<br />

MITSUBISHI<br />

<strong>20</strong>08 MISUBISHI DELICAD5, 2400cc, 8seatercoach, cam chain, 81,000kms... $10,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>01 MITSUBISHI DION, 1500cc, ABS, 7seats,hatchback,auto, air con................$4,995<br />

TOYOTA<br />

<strong>20</strong>12 TOYOTA AQUA,1500cc, hybrid,auto, cam chain, ABS, 76,000 kms.............. $11,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>13 TOYOTA SPADE, 1500cc, ABS, air con, cam chain, 53,100 kms....................... $10,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>08 TOYOTA MARK X, 2400cc, 7seater, ABS, air con, S/W,89,000kms....................$9,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>13 TOYOTA COROLLAAXIO, 1500cc, hybrid,cam chain,52,000kms................... $12,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>08 TOYOTA BLADE MASTERS, 3000cc, auto, 6air bags,bodykit,82,000kms $11,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>05 TOYOTA RAV4, 2400cc, 4X4, auto, alloys,ABS ....................................................... $12,995<br />

HONDA<br />

<strong>20</strong>08HONDA FIT RS, 1500cc, auto, hatchback,alloys,53,000kms............................. $10,995<br />

<strong>20</strong>09 HONDACRV, 2400cc, auto,4WD,63,000kms.................................................................SOLD<br />

<strong>20</strong>06 HONDA CRV, 2400cc, 4WD,auto, camchain, ABS,37,000kms.................................SOLD<br />

<strong>20</strong>12 HONDA CRV, 2400cc, 4WD, auto, camchain, 73,000kms...........................................SOLD<br />

COMING SOON<br />

<strong>20</strong>15 MITSUBISHIMIRAGE, 79,000kms<br />

<strong>20</strong>14 TOYOTAVITZ, 34,000kms<br />

<strong>20</strong>14 TOYOTARACTIS, 27,000kms<br />

<strong>20</strong>16 NISSAN TIIDALATIO, 34,000kms<br />

<strong>20</strong>12 SUZUKI SWIFT, 60,000kms<br />

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470 West Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

A/H Keith Drummond 0274 367 646<br />

www.atob.co.nz<br />

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