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Work wanted
for youth
Safer Mid Canterbury volunteers Malcolm Dellow(left) and daughter Matilda with volunteer co­ordinator WendyHewitt. PHOTODANIELTOBIN
Bikes helping refugee families
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the curtain
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@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
If you have an old bike or afew
rusty scooters collecting dust
in yourshed the Ashburton
refugee settlement support
service would love to get their
hands on them.
Volunteer Malcolm Dellow
has been busy in his workshop
transforming unwanted bikes
into roadworthy, safe cycles
for Afghanistan refugee
families.
Safer Mid Canterbury
volunteer co­ordinator Wendy
Hewitt said they gotthe
contract to run the refugee
settlement programme in
Ashburtonin2021.
‘‘We started getting families
in May lastyear, the Safer Mid
Canterbury settlement team
organise the housing, health
and education and eachfamily
gets ateam of volunteers to
help themsettle, like
Malcolm.’’
Malcolm who is semi­retired
describes himself as the ‘odd
job’ man.
‘‘I justhelpfix bits and
pieces.’’
Malcolm heard about a
similar bike scheme in
Wellington.
‘‘I heard on the radio that
they were teaching refugee
ladies how to ridebikes in
Wellington, and all the bikes
weredonated and Ithought
thatwas amazing.
‘‘It started off with the first
family. Ihad abike here, I
thought Idon'tneed it, it was
quite agood bikeI’ll throw the
bikeinwith the other things.
That's howitstarted,’’hesaid.
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Second bridge road plan
Survey work hasbegun on anew
road in Tinwald linking
Ashburton’splanned secondbridge
offChalmersAvenue.
Theworkispartofadetailed
businesscasefor thesecond bridge,
adraft of whichshouldbefinished
by July.
It will be used by Ashburton
District Council to negotiate
fundingcontributionsfromWaka
Kotahi Transport Agencyand
government.
Thebusinesscasesets out
reasons whythe bridgeisneeded,
what it will look likeand how much
it willcost.
Waka Kotahi andTeRunanga o
Arowhenuaare among keypartners
in theplanning so far,along with
otherkey stakeholders.
Ashburton District mayor Neil
Brown said the second bridge was
important forthe resilienceofthe
Ashburton district, as it provided a
vital link if theStateHighway1
Bikes needed for good cause
From Page1
Bikes donated for refugeefamilies
range fromalmost new ebikes to
cycles thatrequire abit of work.
Tinkerer MalcolmDellow canmake
acompletebike out of partsfrom
variousbikes. Butfemale bikes
withthe low bar aremost wanted
because the women often wore
dresses.
‘‘Theytendtolikeladies bikes
rather thanthe unisexones, we
haveashortage of them,’’ Malcolm
said.
Helmets arealso neededbut they
can’t be secondhand, so cash
donations or newhelmets are
welcome.
Malcolm’sdaughter Matildaisa
Norma’s
Recommendation
bridge was closed,asinlastyear’s
flood event.
“Weare looking forwardtoseeing
thedetailed business case
completed because thenwecan
seek thefunding we need and get
workstartedassoonaswecan.”
The survey work that started on
February 14 is part of the
preliminary design work anduntil
mid­MarchconsultantsStantec will
be surveyingland along thenew
road alignment fromGrahams Road
north towards Chalmers Avenue
and ending at the Dobson Street/
Chalmers Avenue intersection.
The new road runs parallel with
Grove Street.
Surveyorswill be identifying
topographicalfeaturesaswellas
locatingutilities andservices.
Owners of properties along the
alignmentroute havebeen
contactedwhere surveyorswill
need accesstorecord groundlevels
andfeatures,includingdriveway
family supportvolunteer withSafer
Mid Canterbury.
‘‘She deliversthe bikes and
drivesthe familiestothe
supermarkets, shejustloves it.’’
Volunteer co­ordinatorWendy
Hewitt said donatedbikes gave the
families aformoftransport as many
do nothavetheir driverslicence
yet.
‘‘Every family or persongetting a
bikeitimmediatelygivesthem
independence andamode of
transport,’’she said. Scootersare in
demand withthe kids.
‘‘Mostpeople throwtheirscooter
awaybecausethe steering gets
loose, they don't realiseit’saquick
job to fix,’’ Malcomsaid
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locations, andutilityconnections.
Mr Brownsaidcouncilhad been
purchasing sections since theland
designation hearingin2015and the
proposed new road was shownon
the District Plan.
“Thesecond bridge will provide
an alternative connectionbetween
Ashburton and Tinwald, improve
road safety for all those livingon
the east side of Tinwald,and
provide resilience to the South
Island.Peoplewill have another
waytocross the river, beitinacar,
cycling, or on foot.’’
Below: Anew road in Tinwald is
proposed for the second bridge site.
the people whohave beenmost
generous.
‘‘Itisoften often the people you
lestexpect to be interested, people
who are on their bonesoftheir
bumsthemselves are the ones
donating themost.’’
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Overall rates increase of 9.4 %expected
Ashburton District Council is
planning to defer some
projects, but thedistrict’s next
overall rates increase is still
expected to be 9.4 per cent.
After aseries of workshops
over the pastmonth to discuss
budget challengesbecause of
Covid­19 andinflation, adraft
plan nowshows council will
need to collect $44.265 million
in rates across the district,
compared to $40m collected
this financial year.
Ashburton District mayor
NeilBrown said theoverall
rates increase was about 9.4 per
cent, but would vary across the
district depending on where
ratepayers lived and how much
their properties had been
affectedby recent government
revaluations.
“We’ve spent alot of time
discussing how we canfund the
things our ratepayerswant and
expectwhenthe cost of doing
business has risenso
dramatically because of supply
Photo: Neil Brown
chain issues and inflation.
‘‘The AnnualPlan will be a
no­frills plan about spending on
projects we havetodo, while
maintaining day­to­day
services.”
Council will consider
approving the draft Annual
Planatits April 6meeting,and
because it is different from
whatwas proposed in the Long
TermPlan, council will also be
consulting withthe community
from April 7until May6and
will finalise it the following
month.
Mr Brown saidcouncilwas
committed to gettingfeedback
from the community and
hearingpeople’s views.
“Wealso want to talk about
how we arrived at these
figuresand we willbeholding
several meetings across the
district.
“A complicatingfactor this
year has been thethree­yearly
revaluation ofproperties,
which will affect urban
ratepayers more as thevalue
of theirhomes has risen more
so thanrural properties.”
As wellasdeferringthe
revamp of Balmoral Hall,
council is alsoproposing to
deferbuildinganew access
road to theAshburton Domain.
Mr Brownsaidcouncil had
heardresidents'concerns
aboutroadingand plannedto
use$2m fromreservestoboost
maintenanceand
improvements on thesealed
andunsealednetwork.
ECan plans
for big rise
Environment Canterbury (ECan)is
proposing a24.1percent rate increase in
their draft Annual Planfor 2022/23 and
submissions on theplan are nowopen.
ECan chair Jenny Hugheysaidthedraft
plancarefullyconsidered howthe
organisationand the community might
accelerateaction in response to climate
change.
“I’mexcited aboutthe options we're
proposing to encourage people to use public
buses rather than private cars, given the
urgentneed to reduceemissionsdue to
planetary overshoot. We must alsorespond
to themajor floods from lastyear,and
ensure we are well placed to face more
severeand frequentweather events.”
The Long­Term Plan2021­31indicatesan
18.8%increase in total rates required forthe
planned activities in the2022/23year,but a
24.1% increase is now beingproposed.
Theactualrates increase for ratepayers
will depend on the location and value of the
property being rated.
ECan is seeking submissions in particular
on three topics, allofwhich are related to
climatechange.They are: thetrialof
reducedor freebus fares in Greater
Christchurch;recovery from the regional
impactofthe May2021floods,and howwe
payfor that, as well as the distribution of
costs forflood protection in theAshburton
River/ Hakatere ratingdistrict; and future
fundingfor action in response to climate
change, and ensuring thecosts are fairly
distributed.
Submissions are open until April 3.
Testing moves
to South Street
Demandfor covidtests in Ashburton has
been so high the long­standing Covid­19
community testing centre has moved from
the grounds of Ashburton Hospital to a
larger space at South Street.
Canterbury District Health Board
Emergency Co­ordination Centreincident
controller Tracey Maisey said increased
demand had been an issue at community
testing centres across the Canterbury
region.
The newAshburtondrive­in centreisat
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Online ordering, telephoneorders
and contactless delivery are on the
rise as the surge in positive covid
cases increases in Ashburton.
Positive cases significantly
increasedthisweekand with people
becoming increasingly covid
cautious, more businesses have staff
working fromhome, on separated
shiftsordifferent offices, while
othershad limited public accessto
buildings or changed serviceoptions;
contactless andonlineservices were
becoming morepopular.
Frequentrapidantigen testing is
also being donebysome businesses
providing criticalservicesand more
pupils are doing at homelearning.
Tinwald Supervalue co­owner
Gaylene Thompson said their online
orderingand delivery, in place since
lockdown 2020, had customers
aroundthe district, although the
majoritywereonthe south side of the
Ashburton River.
The shelveswerefull, people were
buying sensibly (notstockpiling) and
products were able to be sourced
from alternative suppliers directlyas
necessary.
There is uncertainty, she said. ‘‘But
we’ll do thebest we canwith what we
canget.’’
The supermarket had regular
onlinecustomersbut it had been
beneficial forpeople who werenow
isolating or covid cautious, shesaid.
Duringpast lockdowns there were
up to 10 people aday phoning to
ordergroceries, ontop of the online
orders.
The service is availablesix days a
weekintown, and up to three days a
weekfor ruraldeliveries, she said.
Acontactless pick­up optionwas
also in theplanning stages.
It would allow peopletoorder their
Gaylene Thompson, of Tinwald Supervalue, says the shelves are full, and
people are buying what they need, not stockpiling.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
groceries and have them delivered to
them in the carpark, contactlessly.
Somepeople getregular deliveries
throughthe service, others buy in
store but go onlinewhenitsuits, she
said.
There were also peoplestill
phoning their delivery orders
through, which was fine,Mrs
Thompson said.
They were usually older customers,
or those withlimited or no online
services at home.
Covid casesacross the districthave
resulted in agrowing number of cases
at schoolsand some parentshad
chosen to have children learning
from home.
The MinistryofEducationhas
clearinformationfor schools to
distribute to parents about protocols
in place, andtheir abilitytoremain
open.
Ashburton Collegeprincipal Ross
Preece, speaking to the college
school community, saiditwas only
naturalascasesinthe community
increased, they wouldappear atthe
school.
‘‘Wehave really good systemsin
place to respond to thisand to keep
anyspread of the virus, should it
appear, to aminimum.’’
He said research had suggested
covid transmission at schoolswas
very low (lessthan four percent).
‘‘This is why we remainopen at
Red.It’s great for achild’s wellbeing
andlearningtobeatschool with
their friends andschool staff, andwe
haveverygoodsystems in place to
keep everyone as safe as possible.’’
Aviation buffs award finalists
AshburtonAviationMuseum is
thrilled to be one of the finalists in
the Excellence in Tourism Awards
being held as partofthe Ashburton
District ANZBusiness of the Year
Award.
AshburtonDistrictCouncil has
partneredwith ANZand Ri Ra
Events to host the inaugural event,
which aims to recognise and
celebrate local business excellence.
AshburtonAviationMuseum
collects, restores and displays
historical aircraft at its complex at
Ashburton Airport.
Included in thecollectionisNew
Zealand's only Harrier Jump Jet and
one of just eightSkyhawks.The
museumalso has many items relating
to aviation history.
Museumimmediate pastpresident
Warren Janett said the award
nomination recognised the hardwork
and dedication of members past and
present overthe last40years.
Themuseumhad comealong way
overthattimeand considered itself
to be ‘‘in the big league’’inNew
Zealand when it cametoaviation
exhibits.
Being nominated promoted the
museum and acknowledged it as
being apopular attractionfor visitors
to Ashburton,hesaid.
Others up for thetourism award
are Adventure Balloons NZ,Bella
Vista Motel, Brinkley Resort and
Southern Cross Lodge. While the
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Agate display at museum
Agatefans are in for atreat withthe opening
of anew exhibition at Ashburton Museumon
March6.
Called From the Hills, theexhibition
explores agates formedinthe Mid
Canterburyfoothills over millions of years.
Anyone with an interest in thedistrict’s
naturalhistory will learn more abouthow
agates are formed, where they are found and
howthey arecut andpolished.
Various agates from the museum’s own
collection willbeondisplay andalso agates
on loan fromlocal collector Malcolm Luxton.
MrLuxton is an acknowledged authority
on New Zealand agates andin2015 penned
a340­page bookonthe subject. The
exhibition From the Hills runs until June 5.
Ashburton Museum collections assistant
Anita Badger with some of the agates set to
feature in the exhibition.
YMCA youth coach Kate Fogarty.
Local youth need
workexperience
DANIEL.TOBIN
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YMCA youth coach Kate Fogarty is
on amissiontofindlocalbusinesses
willingtotakeonyoung people to
helpthem gainvaluableworkplace
experience.
Kate has20high risk youthonher
books aged 15­18.
High risk youthare youngpeople
who have afamily history of being
on thebenefit, mental health or
drugs issues.
Kate said herjob is about finding
what their path is, where they need
to go andwhattheyneedtodo,
whether it is educationor
employment.
Shealsohelps with car licensing,
including paying for the tests and
driving lessons.
It is ajob that has challenges but is
rewarding when she sees the change
in ayoung person.
‘‘I’ve got acouple of youngpeople
I’ve had since they were 15,they
wanted out of mainstream school,
they've since gainedtheir NZCA
levels 1and2,oneofthem gottheir
restricted licence lastweek,and
came in and showed me andwedid
ahappy dance,and is now enrolled
in Ara, this fromakidwho was very
mopey when they firstcome in
here,’’ Kate said.
Businesseswhohaveafter school
work, casual work or justaweek of
work experience areencouraged to
get in touch with Kate.
‘‘We need peoplewho have
patience and are keentohelpyoung
people withoutexperience get their
foot in thedoor.
‘‘Itdoesn't have to be paid, aweek
of work experience is valuablefor a
young person.’’
Covid settingsare addinganextra
hurdlefor some youth who are
unvaccinated.
‘‘I’m really hittingabrick wall
with myyoung people who are
unvaccinated,especially driver
licensing, at themoment if you’re
unvaccinatedyou can’t receivea
professionaldriving lesson, andyou
can’t sit practicaldrivingtests
either,’’ she said.
There is nomagic wand in dealing
with high risk youth,but
perseverance helps.
‘‘It’s really just findingout what
they enjoy andgoing with that, once
you canfind the spark youcan find
ajob that goeswiththat,’’ shesaid.
Kate’ssupport doesn'tstop after a
young personisplaced into ajob,
she continues to assistboththe
youth and employer, including
funding gear and equipment
purchases.
If you have positions that maybe
suitablecontact Kate at
youthcoach@ymcasc.org.nz
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Event centre doing it tough
7
Ashburton Event Centre manager Roger Farr
operates alighting desk.
Behind the
scenes look
at theatre
TheAshburton Event Centre is opening
it’sdoors this weekend to give thepublica
lookbehind thescenesathow showbiz
magic is made.
Theatres around thecountryare taking
part in the event in association with
Musical Theatre New Zealand.
Event centre managerRoger Farr saidit
is about keepingthe flag flyingfor theatre
performanceand venues.
‘‘Because of covid settingsit’sbeen
decimated andit could be anothersix
months before we seeitcomeback
together again,’’hesaid.
Thepublicwillget the opportunity to
see the work involvedbehind thescenes
when aproduction isonstage.
‘‘Weare offering atour of the venue, to
seeinto thenooks andcranniesofhow the
magiciscreated.’’
There willbethe opportunity for people
to be handson.
‘‘They willbeable to operatelighting,
soundaudio visual and what we intend is
to have live performers on stage andthen
peoplewillbeable to runthe lighting or
sounddesk under the watchful eyeofour
technicians,’’ Mr Farr said.
Theactors arevolunteeringtheir time
for the day.
‘‘We’re very lucky in Ashburton,thereis
agreat teamofperformers whoare very
willing to help outwhen we needthem.’’
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MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
RogerFarr has once againreported a
‘‘rollercoaster’’six months atthe
AshburtonEventCentre,drivenby
covidrestrictions anduncertainty.
He told Ashburton District
councillorsatasixmonthly reporting
meeting that incomeoverthe period
hadbeendecimated.
‘‘The nextsix months willbetough
andthecalendarisnotlookingpretty,’’
he said.
Whileuncertainty continued within
theindustry,the venueremained
positive in planning forthe future.
Adecision has been made to push on
with theupgradeoftechnicaland
venuefacilities.
‘‘Evaluationandplanning for the
EA Networksisupdating thepricesitcharges to electricityretailersfor the electricitydeliveryservice in itsAshburton basednetwork area. Thedelivery
service includes thetransmission and distribution of electricitytohomes and businesses, but does notinclude thecostofthe electricityitself. Pleaserefer
to your electricity retailer fordetails of retailelectricity prices. EANetworksisthe trading name of Electricity AshburtonLimited. Our officesare at
22 JB Cullen Drive,AshburtonBusinessEstate, Ashburton. Youcan calluson0800 430460, send us an emailatenquiries@eanetworks.co.nz, or visit
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Street
lighting
much­neededupgrade provides afocus
forstaff andmanagementand will
ensurethe venueremains ahub for
quality entertainment,‘‘ MrFarrsaid.
He saidstaff weredown to four days
aweekunder theRedlightsetting and
thefocusgoingforwardwas onhosting
morelocal events.
TheJulytoDecember2021period
included atwo­week lockdown in
August andatotalof 52cancellations.
Thedays useinthe mainauditorium
atthe event centre forthe Julyto
Decemberin2019was96,in2020itwas
36and in 2021itwas 34.
Mr Farr saidahuge disappointment
inrecent months hadbeen the
cancellationofJesusChrist Superstar.
Some 1886tickets had been soldfor
thelocalproduction, withthree
quartersofthose now refunded.
‘‘It’sbeenhumbling with the refunds
that close to $7000 has beendonated to
theevent centre by ticket holders.’’
MrFarrsaid an application made to
theArtsand CultureEvents Support
SchemetounderwriteJesus Christ
Superstar had been successful.
Whilemany events were cancelledin
thesix month reporting period,the
event centredid hostthe Ashburton
Collegeschoolball, twocultural
community events andMid Canterbury
Children’s Theatre show TheLittle
Mermaid.Theyearfinished with the
very successfulChristmas show AllI
Want for Christmas.
The eventcentreisasking $310,814
fromcouncil in itsdraft budget for
2022/23, slightlyupon last year.
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8 Ashburton Courier, March 3, 2022
Space tight,
but staff busy
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Office spaceistightfor Safer
Mid Canterbury(SMC) staff but
the community services
provider continues to fill an
increasing socialneed in the
Ashburton District.
The organisation is asking
council for $243,054 of ‘‘seed’’
fundingtohelp it deliver
services for the coming 12
months.
SMC employs 32 people and
has 45 regularservice
volunteers. It rents asizeable
space in CommunityHouse Mid
Canterbury and is in
discussions with the landlord to
manageneeds.
SMC manager Kevin Clifford
said office space was closeto
capacity and in the short term
some staff wereworking
elsewhere. While there was
space in the current offices it
was more difficult to operate at
the moment because of covid
protocols.
Mr Clifford said services in
general were very busy, but it
had been difficult at timesto
delivertosome people because
of covid settings.
There continued to be a
strong need for the services
provided and staffwere
working hard to deliver them.
The stressesofthe pandemic
were beingfelt particularly by
families and there were
obviousaffects of lockdowns,
prolonged social and economic
uncertainty and financial
pressures.
The year ahead will see core
services delivered and in some
cases expanded.
Mr Clifford said the refugee
resettlement service had
startedslowly because of covid
but was now in full swing.
Some26refugees had been
welcomed and were being
assistedtosettle in Ashburton.
SaferMid Canterbury manager
Kevin Clifford.
They were settling well and
beingsupported by five staff
and community volunteers. He
said there was morefunding to
assistrefugees and new
funding also for acommunity
connector role whichwould be
used to support people facing
isolation issues.
There was also more funding
for the school attendance
service, which woulddouble
the hours to 36 hours.
Restorative justice services
were now deliveredto
Ashburton, Timaru and
Oamaru courts, which madeit
more viable and brought the
economic benefit back to this
district, he said.
For the six month period
from July to December 2021,
SMC’s income was $1.1million
compared to $811,000 for the
same period in 2020.
Ashburton District Council’s
contribution for the same
periodrose by 9% and central
government’s by 37%.
SMC’s funding request will
allow them to maximisethe
outcomes of programme
specific funding from other
sources.
Trust fundraising,
offering classes
Connecting Mid Canterbury
Trust has come up with some
imaginative ideas to raise
funds and will alsooffer some
fun andlearning opportunities
over the next fewweeks.
The trust is behind Mid
Canterbury TimeBankand
Keep LearningMid
Canterburyand its supporters
will be offering apaper
shreddingservice, pinecone
sales and an auctioned
massage to help raise funds.
There are also te reo Māori
classes for beginners viaZoom.
Connecting Mid Canterbury
co­ordinator Kate White said
timebankershad comeupwith
the fundraising ideas andwere
alsokeentodoodd jobs for
businesses or organisations in
exchange foradonationtothe
trust.
‘‘We’re asking people to get
in touch and we can organise
things.’’
She said te reooverZoom
started on March 9and there
were five lessons.
Zoom lessons minimised
covid risks and room hirecosts
andgavepeoplean
opportunity forprofessional
development andlearning
fromwherever theywere in the
district.
On March 18TimeBank will
teamupwith the Mid
Canterbury Newcomers
Network at amulticultural
food festivity event to mark
Neighbours Day.
On April 9the partnership
will continue with an Easter
egghuntand visit to musical
farm At Violinos.
Keep LearningMid
Canterbury has flax weaving
lined up on March 5and 6and
on March 7thereisaworkshop
on using online tools that will
help you work smarter.
For more information check
out the keeplearningmc.nz
website, which also has alink
to TimeBank events, or email
to kate@connectingmc.org
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Community rallies
to support Taylor
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, March 3, 2022
9
Ashburtonteenager Taylor Doyle is
preparing for surgeryinAustralia.
She has arare condition called
MedianArcuate Ligament Syndrome
(MALS) which causes abdominalpain
and nausea that worsenswhen sheeats
or drinks anything.
DoctorsinNew Zealand havebeen
unable to help herpain or nausea, and
her tolerancetoeating and drinkinghad
not improved.
MALS occurswhen themedian
arcuateligament sits too low on the
aorta andcompresses the celiac artery
that suppliesblood to the stomach,her
parents Zalie and Karl said.
‘‘This compressionalso damages
nerves in the sameareacausing
extreme pain that has been likenedto
end stage pancreatic cancer.’’
The only possible cure for MALS is
surgery.
However medical experiencewith
MALS in NZ is almost non­existent but
DrDavid Yeo is an experiencedand
knowledgeable specialist whois
available to help in Sydney, Australia.
‘‘Dr Yeo's recommendation is for
Taylortoundergoaceliac plexus block
that will numb the nerveshebelieves to
be affected and if Taylor is then able to
eatwithoutpain it will indicate if she's
acandidate for surgeryor not,’’the
couple said.
‘‘If she's eligiblefor surgery he will
release the ligament as well as remove
anyaffected nerves.
‘‘It's aserious operationthat comes
withrisks but has about an 80%success
rate for relieving aperson of thepain
andnausea experienced as aresult of
this compression.’’
Thecouple have set up aGivealittle
page, and individuals andbusinesses
aroundtown have comeonboard with
events and products, to helpget Taylor
to Australia andthe care she needs.
TheDoyles have agoal of $35,000.
‘‘Asyou canimagine this has meant
she's lostalot of weight, has been
malnourished and dehydrated, has
spent morethan 100 nights in hospital,
has undergone an absolute batteryof
testsand procedures,spentmore than
six months being tube fed and missed
the majority of herfirst year at college!’’
Taylor’s referral for the plexus block
has beenset for March16, and surgery is
pencilled in for March 22; she needs to
be in Sydney seven days aheadofthe
Taylor Doyle, left, with her mum Zalie.
procedure.
‘‘After ninemonths of watchingour
daughter sufferso much the possibility
of acurefor her is thehopewe've been
lookingfor.’’
Anyoneable to donate can do so via
Help Taylor EatAgain, Givealittle page.
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‘‘We're so humbledbythe love we've
already received throughout this
journeyand feelvery uncomfortable
havingtoask for financial help butwe
can notlet money be the only barrier
standing in the way of apain free and
bright future for Taylor.’’
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths
BAIN, Julie Diane, passed
away peacefully at Radius
Millstream, Ashburton on
Monday, 21st February 2022,
with her children by her side.
Dearly loved wife ofthe late
Bevan. Adored and loved
mother and mother-in-law of
Mark and Robyn, and Justine
and Laurence Hanrahan.
Treasured Grandma of Olivia,
and Ben; and Thomas, and
Jack. Loved great-Gran of
Finn, and Ted. Special thanks
to Dr Holdaway and all the
Radius Millstream staff for
their kind, dedicated and
exceptional care.
Messages
to the Bain family c/- P O
Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
A private Memorial service
will be held in the near
future in accordance with
Mum’s wishes and COVID
restrictions.
“Gone from our sight
But never our memories
Gone from our touch
But never our hearts.”
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
DANN, Patricia Mary (PAT),
on February 25th 2022. She
passed away peacefully at
Radius Millstream Resthome,
Ashburton, in her 87th year.
Wife to the late Dennis
Dann who passed 8/8/2018,
they were married 59
years. Leaving behind her
3 children, Susan (Oregon),
Bruce (Methven), and Neil
(Oregon) and their respective
families, Susan and Richie
Rout, Mark, Jack, Dean and
Maxine; Bruce and Emma,
Janna, Nicole and Caleb; Neil
and Cameron, Lilly and Kellen;
and great grandmother to
Jaidon and Quinn Dann;
Loved daughter of the late
Charles and Agnes Brownand
sister to the late Doug, and
Ted Brown of Queenstown,
and auntie to theBrown boys
Nigel, Derek, Maurice and
Jullian; Loved sister-in-law
to Maureen Carrell (London)
and auntie to Michael and Liz.
No flowers by request please.
Messages to theDann Family,
20 Chapman St, Methven, or
phone Bruceon0272299739.
Thefamily would like to thank
the staff at Radius Millstream
for the love and care of
Pat. Amemorial service to
celebrate Pat’s life will be
held at the‘All Saints Church’,
corner MacKenzie Dr and
Ruatanawha Rd, Twizel. on
Saturday 5th March 2022 at
11am, followed byinterment
of ashes at the Twizel
Cemetery, and thereafter a
gathering at the Twizel RSA.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
HOOD, Helen Mary (nee
Sowden), passed away
peacefully on February 23,
2022 at Radius Millstream,
Ashburton, surrounded by
her family, aged 85 years.
Loving wife of the late
Murray, mother and motherin-law
ofGrant and Debbie,
Odette, Richard and Debra.
Grandma and Nana to all
her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Messages to
the Hood family c/- 13 Oak
Grove, Ashburton 7700. Our
family appreciates all the
care and supportshownover
the past few years.
Special
thanks for the recent care at
Ashburton and Christchurch
Hospitals.
“Doing as we pleased Mum,
as yousaid.”
Aprivate family service was
held on MondayFebruary28,
2022.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
PIERCE, Gerald Leslie, on
February 28, 2022. Passed
away peacefully at Rosebank
Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86
years. Dearly loved husband
and best friend of June.
Loved father of David, Scott,
and Ben Pierce, and Lynda
and Steve Saxton. A loved
grandfather and Grumps to
his grandchildren. Messages
to the Pierce family c/- PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
A gathering to remember
Gerald will be held at
Paterson’s Funeral Services,
corner East and Cox Streets,
AshburtononSaturdayMarch
5, commencing at 2.00pm.
Vaccine Pass required.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Family
Notices
Enquiries phone
Mary,Jann
or Karenon
308 7664
or callinto
199 Burnett
Street
ROBERTSON, Margaret
Joy (Joy), on February
23, 2022. Passed away
peacefully at Ashburton,
aged 81 years. Dearly loved
mother and mother-inlaw
of Christine and Kevin
Pooke, Murray Rushton,
and Angela Rushton. Loved
Nana of Daniel, and Kim;
Gena, Porsha, and Harley;
Samantha, and Scott, and
great-Nana of all her greatgrandchildren.
Loved sister
and sister-in-law ofGraham
and Lorna, Nola, Neville and
Rosemary, and the late Fay.
Loved aunty of all her nieces
and nephews. Messages to
the Robertson family c/- PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A
service tocelebrate Joy’s life
has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
SLADE, Marie Aileen,
on February 20, 2022,
passed away suddenly at
Christchurch Hospital, with
her family at her side, after
a very short illness with
Melanoma, aged 74 years.
Dearly loved wife ofKelvin,
much loved mother and
mother-in-law ofDonald and
Louise, Jennifer and Craig,
and Angela and Mike Elliott.
A very treasured Grandma
of Josh, Ben, and Daniel;
Jamie and Caitlin, and Brodie.
Messages to the Slade family
c/- 4Beach Road,Hampstead,
Ashburton 7700. At Marie’s
wish a private service has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
WOOLF, Bevan John:
passed at Princes Courton23
February2022, aged 84 years,
after ashort illness. Many
thanks to the wonderful staff
at Princes Court.
Lovedhusband of Eileen and
father of Karina, Vanessa and
Gail.
In lieu of aformal service, an
afternoon will be held at St
Stephens Church Hall, 2pm,
Sunday, 6th March2022.
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10 Ashburton Courier, March 3, 2022
Budding cricketer
selected for
national academy
Coldstream cricketerHannah
Kiddhas scoredthe
opportunity of alifetime.
She has beennamedone of
the ANZNext XI.
The 13­year­old was
selected by ANZwho searched
the country to findeleven
passionate young cricketers
ready to take their skillstothe
nextlevel.
The ANZNext XI academy
willshow NewZealand’s
young female cricketing talent
apathway intoelite level
cricketand futureworld cups,
as the White Ferns get ready
to takeonthe world at the ICC
Women’s Cricket World Cup
2022from March 4­April3.
Hannahwillget to meether
heroes,whileattending an
exclusive WhiteFernsjunior
training academy later this
year. She willmeetthe
players,train with theteam,
attend expert­led master
classes, andlearn valuable
skillsset to inspire.
Hannahsaidshe was
excitedtobenamedone of the
ANZ Next XI andcouldn’twait
to learn tips andtricks from
the best.
“I went outside to do abit of
training to celebrate. Iwantto
learn howtobowl some
different variations.”
Hannah, whoplaysfor
Coldstream CricketCluband
her school Timaru Girls’ High
School, waspresentedwith an
ANZ Next XI training kit.It
included auniform, bat,
helmet and pads.
Hannahstartedplaying
beach cricketwithher cricketobsessedfamily
and later
joinedher school teamagedeightwhere
she fellinlove withthe game.
“I just like everything aboutit. Ilikehow
happy youfeel if you get awicket andthe
team spirit,”she said.
Hannah loves to openbatting like her
favourite New Zealand player Sophie
Devine.
She’s looking forward to catching the
WhiteFerns matches at theworldcup and
checking outtheir strategy.
Hannah willnever give awayher
strategy; “it’stop secret.”
“I like watchingthe games to see what
theydo. Sophieisareally good batter. Itry
to emulate what shedoesonthe field,”
Hannahsaid.
MostofHannah’s cricketingcareerhas
seenher as the onlygirlonher teamwith
the nearest girl’s competitionin
Christchurch.
But recentlyshe hadthe opportunity to
playinagirls’ tournament for Canterbury
Country andwas thrilledtowin.
HannahKidd has beennamed one of the ANZ Next XI.
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“It feltreally good! We all got agood
number of runs and worked wellasateam
even thoughthe training match got rained
off,’’she said.
ANZ New Zealand chiefexecutive
officer Antonia Watsonsaid it was
important to supportwomeninpursuitof
their goals.
“We’re proudtobeable to offer these
passionate young sportswomen this
opportunitytomeetand train with their
heroes.
‘‘I’m afirm believerthatifyou cansee it,
you can be it.”
ANZ has beenastrong supporterof
women in sport forover 10 years from
grassroots to elite levelathletes, shesaid.
“That’s whywe’re proudtobeputting
our fullsupport behind the ICC Women’s
CricketWorld Cup.
‘‘It’safantastic opportunitytoshowcase
our athletes to the world andprovide
important opportunities to grow thenext
generationofcricketers.”
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Parenting ideas
and tools offer
Presbyterian Support are
offering arange of group
programmes to give parents
new ideas and tools to help
them connect with their
children and understand
difficult emotions, also groups
for young people.
The Incredible Years is a
14­week programme,
designed for parents of
children aged 3­8 years.
Parents learn how to better
understand their child’s
development, build ahealthy
relationship with their child,
encourage positive behaviour
and address challenging
behaviour.
Parenting Through
Separation, part day group
workshop focuses on what is
important to remember when
parents separate.
Parents will come away
with the confidence to discuss
their children’s wellbeing
with their ex­partner, be able
to discuss openly and
confidently with their
children about the separation
and will include how to make
aparenting plan.
Tuning Into Kids, of
children aged 3­10, (in
collaboration with Mana Ake)
and Tuning Into Teens,
parenting programmes of
children aged 10­18,
encourages parents to tune
into their own emotions, to
then support their child to
develop their own emotional
intelligence.
Set in agroup environment,
facilitators provide practical
opportunities to practice
skills and strategies learned.
Budgeting MoneyMates
programme is apeer­led
learning programme for 10­12
people.
Facilitators guide through
interactive activities, which
help attendees to learn more
about family budgeting, in a
fun and friendly way.
Seasons for Growth for
young people aged between
6­12 years.
This course uses imagery of
the seasons to illustrate the
experience of grief, and helps
young people deal with death,
separation and divorce.
All courses are free and
facilitated by trained
professionals.
For more information
please call 0800 477 874, (03)
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, March 3, 2022
11
Sizzle for rural families
Farming Families is helping connect Mid
Canterbury'srural community one meal at atime.
They havebought amobilebarbecueforuse in
its communities, and have volunteers making
healthy, home­cooked meals for the freezerto
distribute to farmers ‘‘under the hammer’’.
Farming Families spokesperson Bruce Taylor
said thenew barbecue trailer, whichhas twohot
plates, plenty of catering storage spaces anda
solarpanel batterypowered sound system, is
available forrural groups to book.Itcomes with a
supply of meat from Anzco, who had come on
board,and with the supportofFarming Families.
It is available forrural events, petdays, calf days
and events where people come together to
connect, especiallyrural schoolcommunities.
Mr Taylorsaid thebarbecue wasideal forrural
school events, andmany other rural activities.
He was also pleased to announcethe partnering
withAnzco Ashburtonwho hadoffered to supply
relevant food products to assist in the successful
running of these events.
Anzco were also supporting rural advocateCraig
Wiggins, Whatever with Wiggy Charitable Trust.
MrWiggins,ofAshburton, is also involved in
Farming Families.
‘‘Anzco have acknowledge to us adesire in
assisting in grass root activities in ourrural
communities, and seethisasthe beginning what
we hope will be an ongoing association in aiding
ourselvesincreating funand rewarding events for
many of our rural communities,’’ Mr Taylor said.
Farming Families wascreated by agroup of
dedicated farmers and rural professionals to help
createstronger relationshipswithin Mid
Canterbury andbeyond.
Theyalso runeventstoupliftthose inthe
community, such as the Mid Canterbury Rural
Ball.
Mr Wiggins said Anzco were supplying export
quality Angel Bay patties and meat from their
aged­beefrange at no cost.Nor was there acost for
the barbecue.
‘‘Itwas being donetosupport thecommunity,’’
Bruce Taylor and Craig Wiggins with the Farming
Families barbecue available for use by Mid
Canterbury rural communities.
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he said.
Mr Wiggins and fellowcommitteememberJayne
Hansengavethe barbecue itsfirst test runatthe
Lauriston School campatStaveleypriorto
Christmas.
It wasacamp of Years 4,5and 6pupils attended
by staff and parents.
‘‘The schoolstaff jumpedintothe task....itwas a
great evening.
‘‘The schools areour hubs solet’sget our
communities back connecting around school
events,’’ he said.
Anzco’s Chris HindsonsaidAnzco was
committedtosupporting thecommunityinall
ways it could.
‘‘It is not something we seek recognition for but
see it is an important part for building
relationships with community groupsand will
continuetosupport in any way we can going
forward.’’
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 4
3March 2022
DeputyPrincipal Message
Public Health Advice
As Omicron continues to spread in our
community, we are following all public health
advice tokeep things running as smoothly as
possible at the College.
Please support us in keeping students,staffand
the community safe by:
• Keeping your child at home ifthey are sick or
required to isolate;
• Ensuring your child has amask and understands the importance of
wearing it properly,particularlyindoorsand on school transport;
• Encourage themtophysically distancewherepossible;
• Pleasenotifythe College Office if achild is absentorbeing tested.
We thank parents/caregivers, students and staff for their efforts and
perseverancetodate.
Growth Mindset
Schools areplaces of learning.Central to learning is the importanceofa
growthmindset foryourself and forothers.Aslifelong learners,agrowth
mindset is based on the concept thatwecan all make progress andbuild
on the current skills and knowledge we possessinany givenarea.
We encourage all members of our school community to think in terms
of ‘I can’t do this yet’ or ‘I am working towards …’. The opposite ofa
growthmindset is afixedmindset.This wayofthinking tends to underpin
statementslike ‘I can’t’or‘I’ll never be ableto’.
Supporting students to approach their learning with agrowth mindset is
an importantpartofwhatwedo, and this helps students to be engaged
in learning forlife.
Feedback and Feedforward
Akey part oflearning and continuous improvement is‘feedback’ and
‘feedforward’. Individuals who seek feedback on their performance and
thenapplythatfeedback,tendtomake themostprogress.
Iencourage students to take on boardand applythe feedback thatthey
receive from their teachers. Actively seeking feedback will also stand
studentsingood stead fortheir lives beyond school.
As aschool, weregularlyseek feedback from our school communityona
range of matters. Thank you tothose who contribute. If you ever have a
pointofview that youbelievewill supportongoing improvementfor the
College,please passitontothe appropriate member of staff.
Nāuterourou, nākuterourou,kaora ai te iwi
With your food basket and my food basket thepeople willthrive.
This whakatuaki talks to community, to collaborationand a
strength-based approach.
It acknowledges that everyone hassomething to offer,asapiece of the
puzzle,and that, by working together, we canall flourish.
Information
Congratulations
Jono Hay
Deputy Principal •Tumuaki Tuarua
Please note: AkoMeetings/
College Closure-Postponed
College will nowbeopenfor instruction on
Thursday10March.
Families have received informationregarding the postponementof
these student-parents/caregivers interviews.
Thecurrentintentisthatthese importantinterviews will takeplace
duringthe week of 04 April (Week10ofTerm 1).
Thespecific date will be advised closer to the time.
PresentationAssemblyand
Head Students’Inaugural Speeches
It wasapleasuretobeable to hold this assembly outdoors,inpleasant
weather on the Chessboard, on Wednesday16February.
As has becomesomewhatcustomaryoverthe past twoyears,the assembly
washeld forrecipients of badges only,being mainly Year 13 students,and a
small number of Year 12 students.
The event was, however, live-streamed to all Ako classes, which were
operating atthe same time asthe assembly. This allowed for students to
hear the speeches and view the presentations.
Appreciation
Our grateful appreciation goes to Principal's Secretary Jodee Ross for
videoing the occasion to Zoom into eachclassroom, and to Year 11 student
Jared Munnfor technical support.
The Assembly
This eventisacelebrationand acknowledgementofstudentleadership,
studentinvolvementand focus forthe year.
Our Head Students gave their first speeches and student leadership
badges were presented tothem, the Student and House Executive
members,and to HouseCommittee members.
Student leaders are recognisable by braids on their blazers –red for Head
Students; red and blue sleeve strip for Student Executive members; while
House Captains have aone sleevebraid, in their House colour.
Congratulations
Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor welcomed all to the assembly and
introduced the Principal,Ross Preece. Ross congratulatedstudents fortheir
courage in putting their name forward for leadership positions, and noted
whatapositiveevent the early-year Leadership Camp was, as reportedonin
last week’s newsletter. Ross highlighted that they were following-on from
the last two years of student leaders who had provided abrilliant job of
supporting their peers, adapting to online methods as required by COVID
restrictions.
In conclusion, Ross stressed the importance ofeach student supporting
their team and committee as they moved forward into ayear which had
already presentedchallenges.
Head Students 2022
TheHead Students for2022 then made their inaugural speeches,with
all noting the privilege theyfelt at being in their roles, and saying how
much theywerelooking forwardtoworking with students and staff.
Jorja Roulston, Head Girl
Jorjaopenedwith somechallenging words,
saying that ‘there’s always going to be
another mountain, you’re always going to
want to makeitmove. There’salwaysgoing
to be an uphill battle. Andsometimes you’re
going to have to lose. It’s all about the climb’.
Her words toYear 9 students started with
saying that 1478 days ago, she first walked
in the gates ofAshburton College as aYear 9
student and started her climb.
She noted that, for many, ‘you may have just
started your climb, you may be part-way
throughit, or perhaps you’re reaching the end.
Your time at Ashburton College has the potential to be some of the best
years of your life, and it is 100percent what youmake of it -you just have to
be willing to keep on climbing’.
Jorja referred to our‘new normal’sayingweare likely to face morechallenges
and even moremountains to climb. Offeredweresomepieces of adviceto
help the climb and make the summit easier to reach.
These words included:
• ‘surround yourself with good people, people who enjoy your company
and who will encourage youtomake theright decisions,who appreciate
you for just being you, and who you know will have your back. Your
College journey maynot be all smooth sailing and it really helps knowing
thatyou have people thatyou can talk to when youneedit.
• bebrave, take that leap, sign upfor that sports team, do that Lip Sync
piece. It is all of these opportunities that make your College journey
worthit. Giveabsolutely everything ago-and Imean everything as you
never know whereitmight lead you.
• Third and finally -work hard. Youdonot need to achieve top grades or
be in the top team, but Istill encourage you togive ityour best shot.
Set goals for yourself, and aim to reach them because dreams are just
dreams without setting goals.Greatness won’tjust be handed to you, so
set your mind to something andIthink thatyou will all be surprised with
whatyou can achieve.'
In conclusion Jorjasaid:
‘KnowthatI,along with the rest of our 2022 Leadership Team, will be hereto
help get youupthatmountain, cheer youon, and give youthatextra push
when times get tough, or to offer that celebratory high five. Let’smake2022
ayear forthe books.’
Jack Brown, Head Boy
Jack opened his speech, saying ‘I
don’t know about you, but I’mfeeling
22’ is awise lyric sung by the ever-so
inspiring Taylor Swift.
He suggested he knew it may be a
stretch, but he was almost certain that
Taylor meant that 2022 would be an
amazing year, and that hecould feel it
already.
Jack said he could remember sitting in
the very same crowdinfront of him asa
Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 student, dreaming
of having these fancyribbonsand flashy
badges on his blazer, along with the
prestigious title of being aHead Student.
Perceptively he noted, though, that being a Head Student may be
important, and avitalrole within our school,but‘I promise thatevery one of
the students at AshburtonCollege plays just as importantarole in theway
we function and representthe school’.
Jack congratulated all students who are stepping into leadership roles this
year,sayinghewas looking forwardtoworking with his Co-Head Students
and all Committee Heads and Committees,being surethat, in 2022, all will
do an amazing job.
Concluding, Jack said to all students of Ashburton College –‘Iknow you
hear it every year from all the Head Students, but Itruly mean it when I
saythis.Try everything and give everything ago. One of my biggest regrets
at Ashburton College is not taking every opportunity. We have countless
opportunities, left and right, and Ireally encourage you totake them as
they’re offered toyou - whether that’s trying anew sport, or taking anew
class that’sseparate from your friends.
Getyourself out there, be remembered,and makeyour name heard’.
TC Trusler-Clark, DeputyHead Girl
TC introduced herself through her mihi –
Tena kotou etewhānau,
Ko takitimu tōku wake,
Ko opuke tōku mounga,
Ko Hakatere tōku awa,
Ko ngātikahungunu tōku iwi,
Ko TC tōku ingua
Ta ke rangatiratana kaitekōrero,
ta te ware te mahukai.
Then saying –Hewakaeki noa:
being awakawhich all areintogether.
TC continued this theme, encouraging students to work hard asone big
tribe, paddling together for the best outcomes for 2022. Students were
challenged to strivetoachievequality, show pride in all they do,and have
respectfor teachers,peers and themselves.
Noted wasthe factthatchiefsare people who areapartofthe tribe,but no
differentfromeveryone else except forleading from the front, and offering
guidance when needed. TCemphasised that student leaders are normal
people, and encouraged students not to hesitate to approach their school
leaders.
TC also encouraged students to ‘give everything ago’ saying ‘there are so
manydifferent opportunities foreach and everyone of you’.
He aha te mea nui oteao?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
Kia Ora.
What is the most importantthing in the world?
Thepeople,the people, the people.
Millar Newlands,Deputy Head Boy
Millar opened his speech with the
challenging but true thought from
Denzel Washington (American Actor,
Director and Producer) describing an
analogy Les Brown, a motivational
speaker,made,saying:
‘Imagine lying on your death bed and
there are ghosts that represent your
unfulfilled potential, the opportunities
that you passed on, the ideas you
never acted on. The ghosts are angry,
disappointed and sad. You could have
brought ustolife they say, but instead,
we’regoing to the gravetogether’.
Millar then said to students, that, ‘this
year my goal foryou all is to soak up all the opportunities youare givenand
think about the ghosts thatcould be sitting next to youonyour death bed
when your time comes’.
Likening this to his thoughts of becoming astudent leader he said, when
listening to previous Head Students,‘bugger doing that’.
But then, one day last year, the opportunity came to ‘give this acrack’, and
‘I thoughttomyselfthatwithout trying Icould never succeed; and without
failing Iwouldn'thave even been trying.
So -Iurge you all to make this year, your year; ayear where you don't just
dream, but you set goals and make your dream areality, no matter what
others sayorthink'.
Millar’s goals forthis year include bringing morepride into the school, and
starting traditions (which in themselves bring pride). Millar suggestedwe’re
not always asproud as we should be, and that aschool is only as great as
youmake it.
The real truth was exposed, with the challenge that ifstudents 'knock-off'
Ashburton College, they are‘basically just knocking off themselves’, saying
‘we are the school, weare the students and weare the future of this
community’.
Millar cited the majoritywho believe this is agreat school –
aschool with so manycultures,aschool thatdoesn’t care whereyou
come from, aschool with all the opportunities in the world.
Areal-life example of pride waswhen the AshColl Boys’1st XV‘gets smashed’
by abig Christchurch team but rock back up to training,whereeveryone is
so motivated, ready to get stuck in andtrain harder. Millersaid ‘they show
up and get ready to play the next game because they believe that every
game is an opportunity'.
There’snobiggermotivation than failing!
He acknowledged thatCOVID is making things tough foralot of us, but we
have to make the most of whatwe’ve got,saying ‘weonly have one shot at
this journey called lifeso, whateveryou do,you have to give 100% and never
let anyone drag youdown’.
In conclusion, he acknowledged the other three Head Students and the
Student Executive, but saying that it’s early days yet and easier to talk-thetalk
than walk-the-walk but saying that, from their few meetings so far, he
has huge confidencethat, as agroup,they will be able:
to walk-the-talk and strivetomakethis greatschool even greater.

Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 4
3March 2022
Congratulations
College StudentCommittees
As can beseen, there isahuge range of leadership opportunities
available to senior students and, in this newsletter, weintroduce you
to all who have been successful in their willingness to work towards
furthering influenceand activities across the College.
Meet this year’s AshburtonCollege StudentExecutive
(Pictured above, back row, left toright): Amelie Robertson, Alex Bateman,
Claudia Thomas, Lusungu Mbambo, Salatielu Iakopo, Campbell McBride,
HenryWallis.
(Front row, lefttoright): Jonathon Kilgour, Caendal Harris, TC Trusler-Clark,
Jorja Roulston, Jack Brown, Millar Newlands,ZaneCameron.
StudentExecutive Committees
Eachofthesecommitteesis ledbyamemberofthe StudentExecutive
and each committee becomes astudent leadership group in its own
right.
As apartofsuccession planningand continuity, all committees have Year 12
representativesonthem, otherwisethe balanceofstudents areinYear 13.
Ambassador Committee
CommunityServicesCommittee
(Pictured above,back row,lefttoright): Orpah Sildo (Year 12 representative),
Lana Clark-Powell, Hayley McQuillan-Ross (Year 12 representative),
Jessalene Eclipse.
(Front row, left toright): Aaliyah Power, Zane Cameron (Committee Head),
Lydia Hooley.
Cultural Committee
(Pictured above,back row,lefttoright): Sera Ula, Edelma Kelsall,Denise Jerao
(All Year 12 representatives).
(Front row,lefttoright): Ngahuia Maeva, Salatielu Iakopo (Committee Head),
Anjali Savaiinaea.
(Absent, inset): Lucas Vainerere.
Environment/Canteen Committee
House ExecutiveCommittees
Underway also are the newly formed House Executives, leaders and
members of which do anexcellentjob of engendering House spirit and
encouraging involvement for House points, all as part ofthe focus of
lifting the covetedHouse Trophyatthe endofthe year.
Given the year ahead we look forward to seeing their new ways of
promoting the House Competition, boosting morale and getting more
students involved aroundthe school.
As with the Executive Committees, House Committees also have Year 12
representatives as part ofsuccession planning and continuity, otherwise
the balanceofstudents areinYear 13.
We introducethe House Committees,with their House Captains:
Blue House Committee
(Pictured above, back row, left toright): Molly Jones, Devon Flannery,
Jed Amos, Eddie Galbraith (Year 12 representative), Ella Shanks,
MollyMcKenna, (Year 12 representative), Stacey Monk (Staff House Leader).
(Front row, lefttoright): CharlotteWatson, Charles Savage and MollyMilmine
(House Captains), RileyTindall.
Green House Committee
(Pictured above,back row, lefttoright): Will Rollinson (Year 12 representative),
CiaraRoss,Amelia Harris(Year 12 representative).
(Front row, lefttoright): Maria Lawn (Year 12 representative), Alex Bateman
(Committee Head), Kasey Higson (Year 12 representative), Skyla Cramond.
AshColl WayCommittee
(Pictured above, back row, lefttoright): LauraJensen and TimConnelly-Whyte
(Year 12 representatives), Ashleigh Blakemore, Emma Graham.
(Front row,lefttoright): Glena Prado, Amelie Robertson (Committee Head),
Julianna Apoldo.
Sports and Recreation Committee
(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Sifala Sagaga (Year 12 representative),
Ethan Gray, Chris Angus, Sarah Mattson, Kyly Apaipo, Julia Bell (Staff House
Leader).
(Front row, left to right): Laura Cameron (Year 12 representative),
Kyle Cabading, Caleb McNulty and Mya Johnston (House Captains),
ZoeRitchie.
Orange House Committee
(Pictured above,back row, lefttoright): Jacob Wilson (Year 12 representative),
CairoHawkes,Neiv Sol, Kane McDonnell.
(Front row, left to right): Gianna Butler (Year 12 representative),
Jonathon Kilgour(Committee Head), Luis Varias (Year 12 representative),
Ball Committee
(Pictured above, back row, left toright): Lachie Jemmett and Izayih Harris
(Year 12 representatives).
(Front row, left toright): Emma Lill, Maddi Lowry, Lusungu Mbambo
(Committee Head), Lily Williams.
(Absent,inset): SamOrr (Year 12 Representative).
StudentWelfareCommittee
(Pictured above, back row, left toright): Eli Orena, Laura Winchester and
Henry Thomas (Year 12 representatives), Luke Pasion, Ruby Gray,
MaePatterson.
(Front row, left toright): Pete Lee (Staff House Leader), Libby Alford,
Anna Gray and Matt Pearce (House Captains), SarahWilson.
Red House Committee
(Pictured above, back row, left toright): Mao Nishioka and Sophie Fine
(Year 12 representatives), FelicityJohnston, ZoeBarry.
(Front row, left toright): Ashton Lilley, Henry Wallis and Caendal Harris
(Committee Heads), MiaJessep.
(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Maddy Young, Jack Jessep,
HenryGoodes (Year 12 representative), Rachel McArthur.
(Front row, left toright): Imogene Felton, Campbell McBride (Committee
Head), Mykel Pascual (Year 12 representative).
(Pictured above, back row, left toright): Max Nicol, Riley Sa, Boaz Drye,
GeorgiaKeenan (Staff House Leader).
(Front row, lefttoright): Olivia Pearce (Year 12 representative), GeorgiaHart,
Gemma Tapurau (House Captain), Sama Sooialo (Year 12 representative),
CharlizeMcKenzie.
(Absent – inset, left and right): Amy McLachlan (House Captain),
Angela Burrowes.

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Garrett back for speed record
MICK.JENSEN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ifall goestoplan motorcycle speedster
Phil Garrettand his mateRob Small
will return to Mid Canterbury for
another tilt at the national motorcycle
land speed record in May.
Garrett vowed after lastApril’s failed
attempt he would return for another go
at the 22­year­old record which stands
at 307kmh.
He will onceagain burn rubberona
stretchofMcCrorys Road at Pendarves
as he aims to clock 320kmh (200mph).
Garrett,who is English born but has
lived in Christchurchfor many years,
said he had been quietonline in recent
months, but behind the scenes he and
his team had been busy.
‘‘Since our failed attempt last year
that saw us blow up the engine at about
240kmhonour firstrun, we have had to
eat alarge sliceofhumble pie and gone
back the drawing board.
‘‘We madeamistakewith the jetting
on our bike that meantitdidn’t have
enoughfuel at maximum rpm and the
enginegot so hot it melted the pistons.’’
Garrett said that small error had had
huge consequencesand it had been a
big lesson for the whole team.
‘‘If Iamhonest, lookingback on it
now, it was probably the best thing that
could have happenedtous.’’
He had received overwhelming
messages of support after his story
aired on TV 1and that supporthas
included offersofhelp from all sortsof
peopleincludingengineers,designers,
and afew others he describes as ‘‘pure
geniuses.’’
Anumberofthose goodsorts have
ended up contributing to anew plan
Phil Garretttweaks his bike ahead of thefailed record attempt last April at
Pendarves.
and they include someonewho has
offeredtopay for abig chunk of the
designand build costs involved.
‘‘That takes the biggest weight off my
shoulders and now makes it possible
for us to build the bike we want, not the
bike we can afford.’’
The green bike Garrett used for the
2021 attempt has been redesigned
completely and changed from a
magneto ignition,turbo to afull EFI
system with full electronic ignition and
aset of Gen 2Hayabusa throttle bodies
with eight injectors.
All the engineinternals for the
rebuild havebeen sourced from the
USA.
Garrettsaid covid had unfortunately
rearedits head again in recent months
and that had meant delaysinshipping
and increasingly stringent controls on
workshopsand public contacts.
Adate of April1for the record
attempt had proven too optimistic, so
the decisiontodelay until May (6­8)
had now been made, he said.
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, March 3, 2022
15
Airport plan
out in April
Ashburton District Council aims to have
the Ashburton Airport draft development
plan out for public consultation in April.
The plan will present a30­year picture
of how the council and the community
see the airport growing over time.
Currently at the information­gathering
stage, council has met with airport users
and airport neighbours and has
circulated surveys to both groups to see
what they think of initial development
ideas and has asked for their ideas.
The survey asked if users would
support more more recreational hangars
near the Ashburton Aviation Museum,
more hangars on the far northeast
boundary of the Airport, more
commercial hangars along the south
boundary and the concept of on­site
hangar homes.
The response through the survey had
generally been positive and encouraging,
council business support group manager
Paul Brake said.
The process from here was to gather
and reflect on the feedback from
stakeholders and to get technical input
from appropriate council officers
including property, town planning, and
engineering advice.
‘‘We will prepare adraft plan and
discuss that with councillors and seek
their agreement to approve it for public
consultation, he said.
Council aims to launch the draft plan
for consultation in early April.
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further deliberation by councillors and
potentially some amendments, the plan
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Thursday,3March 2022 |ISSUE 68
Council trims budget,9.4% rate rise
Ashburton District Councillors are
planning to defer some projects as
they wrestle with the rising cost of
doing business intheir Annual Plan
2022-23.
After aseries ofworkshops over the past
month to discuss budget challenges
because of Covid-19 and inflation, adraft
plan now shows Council will need to
collect $44.265 million in rates across the
district, compared to $40m collected this
financial year.
Mayor Neil Brown said the overall rates
increase was about 9.4 per cent, but that
would vary across the district depending
on whereratepayers lived andhow much
their properties had been affected by
recent Government revaluations.
“We’ve spent alot of time discussing how
we can fund the things our ratepayers
want and expect when the cost of doing
business has risen so dramatically because
of supply chain issues and inflation. The
Annual Plan will be ano-frills plan about
spendingonprojects we have to do,while
maintaining day-to-dayservices.”
Council will consider approving the draft
Annual Plan at its 6April meeting, and
given theplan is different from whatwas
proposed in the Long Term Plan, Council
will alsobeconsultingwith the community
from 7April to 6May beforefinalising the
Annual Plan in June 2022.
Mayor Brownsaid Councilwas committed
NeilBrown, Mayor
Back to basics budget for2022-23
Inflation, covid-relatedstresses
and new property valuations
havecombined to haveabig
impact on ratesthis next financial
year.
It’sthese Big Three thatwewant to talk
about when we consult on the Draft
AnnualPlan, whichweexpect to adopt
in early April. Thatplan shows a9.41
per cent increase on the amount of
ratescollectedthis financial year.
It’snot becauseCouncilhas astringof
major projects on thego.
The increase is the directresult of
inflation, caused by covid. These
financialcircumstances areoutside of
our control as Councillors, but as we
considerthe budget for2022-23 we
havebeen able to makesavings.
Noteveryone will likethem,but needs
mustintheseunprecedentedtimes.
In ourLongTerm Plan,weforecast
rateswould rise by an average7.2 per
cent based on 2.5 per cent inflation.
Nowcoming up to Year 2ofthatplan,
inflationhas hit a30-yearhigh at about
Deferring renovation work on BalmoralHall is proposed in the Annual Plan.
to getting feedback from the community
and hearing people’sviews.
“Wealsowanttotalkabouthowwearrived
at these figures and wewill be holding
severalmeetings across the district.
“A complicating factor this year has been
the three-yearlyrevaluation of properties,
which will affecturban ratepayers moreas
the value of their homes hasrisen moreso
thanrural properties.”
As well as deferring arevampofBalmoral
Hall, Council is also proposing to defer
building a new access road to the
Ashburton Domain.
6per cent and covid continues to affect
supplychains andpushupprices of
everything from pipestodoor handles.
So the budget is about keepingup
levels of serviceexpectedbyratepayers
–clean drinking waterfromyour tap,
the ability to flush thetoiletand drive
to work on roads thatare in asafe
condition.And it is about doing work
thatensures Council infrastructure
meets newGovernment compliance,
likeupgrading someofour drinking
watersupplies.
We’vedeferred other work,including
the planned newentranceroadinto
the Ashburton Domain.
The third issue thatwill affectpeople’s
ratesistheir property ratingvaluation.
The districthas justgone through
itsthree-yearcycle of property
revaluations –urban properties have
increased in value morethan rural
properties, quite the oppositefroma
fewcycles ago.
So ratesincreases will vary acrossthe
district.
We plantohold aseriesofmeetings
“Wehavebeen able to find some savings
across Council operations, but otherwork
has been dictated byGovernment. We
must makeimprovementstoour drinking
waterschemes to complywith newrules.
“Ashburton isfacing the same economic
factorsthatthe whole worldisnavigating
so this budget is about balancing needs
andbeingrealistic.”
He said Council had heard residents'
concerns about roading and planned
to use $2m from reserves to boost
maintenance and improvements onthe
sealed and unsealed network.
withresidentstohelp explainhow
we havearrived at the 2022-23 rates
requirement.Thesegatherings may
be in person or online, dependingon
covid protectionsmeasures in forceat
the time.
But knowthis,weare committed
to hearing your ideas aboutwhat
morewecouldrealistically do to
makesavings while making sure the
Ashburton districtremainsthe place
we want to liveand work in.
Time limits
in WestSt
carpark
extended
Good news for users of the West
Street carpark: You can now park
for 180 minutes (three hours) for
free in the centre section. The two
end sections remain free forall day
parking.
Ashburton District Council operates the
off-street parking facility and recently
reviewed time-restricted parking in
the centre ofthe carpark as part of the
revitalisation of the CBD. Parking limits
in the centresection have been extended
from 120 minutes to 180 minutes.
Council Strategy and Compliance Group
Manager Jane Donaldson said the West
Street carpark had 142 all day spaces,
83 three-hour spaces, and two mobility
spaces.
“Our data shows there ishigh demand
forall day parkingwith 97 per cent peak
occupancy in the end sections while the
central spaces haveapeak occupancy of
about 60 per cent.
"We considered that increasing the time
limitfrom120 minutes to 180 minutes will
allowvisitorsthatextra timetoenjoytheir
shopping experience inthe CBD. There’s
also plenty of space inthe car park for
camper vans and longer vehicles.”
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Rainwaterrecycledfor EANC's gardens
Hundreds of thousands oflitres of
rainwater are being harvested each
yearfromtheroofoftheEANetworks
Centre (EANC) and recycled for
irrigationand washdowns.
Rain that falls onthe roof of the stadium
and pool hall is fedbyanetwork of gutters
and pipes to two33,000-litre tanks at the
rear of the facility. Aday of steady rain is
enough to fillthe tanks.
In summer, water for irrigation is fed at
night from the tanks through to gardens,
lawnsand trees at the front of the centre.
EANC staff have organised the area into
different irrigation zones, with water
supplied by drip and pop-up spray
irrigation. Previous attempts to keep the
grass green and trees and plants from
dyingwerehamperedbyalack of water.
The rain now provides enough water
for irrigation and washdowns to some
external serviceareas.
It’spartofafocusonsmartwateruseatthe
BOYA gala evening
postponed by covid
The ANZ Business ofthe Year Awards and gala dinner
have been rescheduled to laterthisyearbecause of the
increase in Covid-19 numbersand current restrictions.
Ashburton DistrictCouncil is partnering with ANZ Bank and Ri Ra
Eventstoruntheinauguralawards,whichattractedanincredible
70 entries from businessesacross eight different categories.
Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish
said upto400 people were expectedtoattend the gala, but
it would havebeen limited to 100 under current restrictions.
“Giventhe levelofinterestand ticket sales, it wasdecided
topush back thegaladinner to adate wheneverybody
could attend. The quality of entrantswas high and we
want to ensurewecan celebrate the successes of our
amazing local businesses in the bestpossible way.
“We would like tothank the continued support of
our primary sponsor ANZ Bank and the category
sponsors Sheep Milk New Zealand, Mt Hutt, Naylor
Love, CatalystPerformanceAgronomy,Lynda Stevenson
Chartered Accountants, CroysLtd,HEB Construction and
MediaWorks. We will work with our partnerstomonitor
developmentstolock in another date.”
For regular event updates, go to businessoftheyear.nz.
centre,whereinthepast therainwaterjust
went intothe stormwaterground swale.
The investment in irrigation means visitors
are greeted by lush lawns and healthy
trees and shrubs as the irrigation system
is controlled by computer and happens
between 11pmand 4am.
Council Community Services Group
ManagerSteve Fabishsaid rain thatfell on
the roof wasanuntapped resource.
“Recycling it for irrigation made good
sense and it fits with our philosophy of
usingwaterand energy wisely.”
Agatesadd autumnsparkle at museum
Art galleryand museum deputydirector
DanielleCampbell checks some of the
agatesfor display at the museum.
Recycled rainwaterkeeps the EA Networks Centre gardens and lawn looking lush.
The Ashburton Art Gallery and
Museum’s autumn exhibition From
the Hills: Exploring our Agates will
take visitors onalocal journey that
spans millions of years.
People with an interest in our district’s
naturalhistory will be able to learn more
about howagatesare formed, wherethey
arefound in Mid Canterburyand howthey
arecut and polished. Variousagates from
the Ashburton Museum’s collection will
be on display, in addition to several that
are onloan from Malcolm Luxton’s Agate
Orphanage in Tinwald.
The museum has over 100 agates inits
collection and Mr Luxton hasover4000 in
theAgate Orphanage.
Feedback closes
5pm, Sunday
13 March 2022.
Future of LakeCamp
andLakeClearwater
We wanttodevelop a30-yearplan for
LakeCamp and LakeClearwater that
will help protectthe area forcurrent and
future generations.
We want to hear
from YOU!
The new exhibition will include agates
on display,photographs of agates, avinyl
‘hashtag’ wall of agates that people can
take photosinfront of,aninteractivemap
of Mid Canterbury where people can see
what types of agates have been found
where, and aquiz and selection of‘fun
facts’ forkids to discover.
There will also be avideo of Mr Luxton
talking about how he cuts and polishes
agates.
Theexhibition will be officially opened on
Sunday 6March at 2pm and people are
welcometocome along then, or viewthe
exhibition any time untilSunday 5June.
Find outmoreand haveyoursay at
ashburtondc.govt.nz/haveyoursay
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings areatCouncil Chambers, 137
HavelockStreet, unless specified
Youth Councilmeeting, Tuesday8
March, 4pm
Methven CommunityBoard meeting,
Monday14March, 10.30am at Mt Hutt
Memorial Hall
Councilmeeting, Wednesday 16 March,
1pm(live-streamed)
Ashburton WaterZoneCommittee,
Tuesday 22 March,1pm
Council Activity Briefings, Wednesday
23 March, 9.30am
Audit and Risk Committee, Wednesday
23 March 1.30pm(live-streamed)
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please keep lids of all shapes andsizes,
and allmaterials, out of your yellow
recycling bin.
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thatcan't be recycled.You need to
remove the itemsindicatedonthe tag
andput your binout forcollectionagain
in twoweeks.
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AUTUMN
CULTIVATION
Juniors take titles at regionals
MountHutt Collegestudents
James Clark and JackFoster
have won the Aorangi FMG
Junior Young Farmer of the
Year title for 2022, and
LongbeachSchool pupils
Edward Pottinger,Liam Lash,
and Edward White, of the
LongbeachFarmwise team,
have won the Aorangi
AgriKidsNZ title.
The competition,atthe
Mackenzie A&P Showgrounds
in Fairlie last Saturday, saw50
teams go head­to­head in abid
to takeout the Aorangi
AgriKidsNZ andFMG Junior
Young Farmer of theYear
titles.
The FMG Junior Young
Farmer of the Year contestants
were challenged to arangeof
practical and theoretical
modules, with Jack and James
enjoying the challenge of the
face­off, wherethe topfive
teams compete through aquiz
formatcompetition.
Theyalsoenjoyed the MPI
module, where contestants
had to identify waystoprotect
apicultureinNew Zealand,
“wealmost got 100% of
questions correctonthe beekeepingmodule,”James
said.
Underthe redlight covid
protectionframework, each
eventwas held separately with
entriescappedat35 teams on
rotation to comply withthe
100­person capacity limits.
In second place for Aorangi
FMGJunior YoungFarmerof
the Year wereAnnaBarrie
and Grady Hopkirkfrom
GeraldineHigh School.The
AgriKidsNZ runner­up and
third­place spots weretaken
out by Ashburton
Intermediate School teams,
the AIS Contractors madeup
of AliceJohnson, Kaira
Wright,and Laura Hyde,
followed by theAIS
HarvestersmadeupbyCallum
Tait,James Lansdown, Ethan
Graham.
The top twoFMG Junior
Young Farmer of theYear
teams and top three
AgriKidsNZ teams have been
Mount Hutt College students James Clark, left, and Jack Foster are the winners of the 2022 Aorangi
FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year title.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Liam Lash, Edward Pottinger and Edward White, of the Longbeach Farmwise team, have won the
2022 Aorangi AgriKidsNZ title. PHOTO SUPPLIED
invitedtothe FMGYoung
Farmerofthe YearGrand
FinalinWhangareiinJuly.
TheFMG Young Farmerof
theYearContest Series would
notbepossible without
supportfromits family of
sponsors: FMG,Ravensdown,
WorkSafe, Ministryfor
Primary Industries,
Environmental Protection
Authority, Honda, STIHL,
MasseyUniversity, Lincoln
University, New Holland,and
PTS Logistics.
Farmers
place in
finals
Mid Canterbury’s FMGYoung
Farmerofthe Yearhopefuls
LachlanAngland and Peter
O’Connor narrowly missedout
on winning theAorangiFMG
Young Farmer of theYeartitle.
It went to Tom Adkins, of Upper
Waitaki Young Farmers.
Lachlan, of PendarvesYoung
Farmers, placed runner­upand
Peter, of Hinds Young Farmers,
placed third.
Tom, 23, secured himself a
spotatthe FMG YoungFarmer
of the Year Grand Final in
Whangarei in July, afterafull
day of challengesinthe
regional event at Fairlie,last
Saturday.
TheAorangi Regional Final
organisingcommitteewas
madeupoflocalMackenzie
Young Farmers members.
Theteam putonan
outstandingday, challenging
contestants to arange of tasks
ensuring to test their ability
and knowledgeofthe foodand
fibresector.
Tomdid not expectthe win,
“I cametogiveitagood crack,
take it all in and prepare for
future regionalfinals”, he
explained.
Tomfavouredthe head­toheadchallenges,
“I enjoyed the
physical aspect, beingable to
getout, break asweatand get
competitive.”
In the lead­up to the Grand
Final in July, Tomsaid he will
be brushing up on his cropping,
machinery,and horticulture
knowledge.
Lachlan Anglandwas
competinginhis second
regional final, andPeter
O’Connor his third regional
final.
Thecontest is based on four
pillars –agri­skills, agribusiness,
agri­sportsand agriknowledge.
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19
AUTUMN
CULTIVATION
The ultimate farm up­cycler
Farmer and contractor Charles
Anderson has designed and
built an ingenious bale chaser.
The amateurengineer from
Fairlie is alwaysworking in his
yard, surrounded by farm
machinery andsheds full of
parts, tools and the next
prototype.
He has beenacontractor
since hisfarm was downsized
to make way fornearbyLake
Opuhaand customises the
equipmenttomake it more
efficient and complete thejob
faster.
His latest invention is a
selfloading and unloading
baleagetrailer.
Mr Andersonsaid there were
other bale chasers available,
but as far as he knew none of
them usedhisgravity
principle.
‘‘I was working outat
Meikleburn Station and the
manager out there suggested
‘why don’t you build one to
speed the job up,aswewere
doing alot of baleage?’ We
were working half thenight as
it takes time to get them on the
trailer and then you have to lift
them off,whereasthis one I
can unloadthem without even
stopping.’’
He spent more than 600
hours in thewinterof2019
designing and building abetter
way of movinground bales
fromthe paddock to the
wrapper.
The trailer works on the
principle of gravity and used
the weightofthe bales.
After abalewas clamped and
hoisted one at atimebya
clamp arm, it rolled downto
the back. There were two arms,
so balescouldbepicked up
each side of the trailer,hesaid.
The trailer carries six bales
Nifty invention ...Charles Anderson’s hand­built bale chaser was
fabricated mostly from spare parts on farm.
PHOTO TIM CRONSHAW
eachside when fully laden and
about 50 bales can be movedan
hour.
Without stopping, he can let
the tail door downto
automaticallyrelease the 12
balesin adrop­off area, so they
are in positionfor the wrapper.
‘‘IfImight say so myself, I
marvelthat it works so well. I
didn’t even have anyplans,
nothing on paper or anything,
just built it in the yard and
hadn’t aclue whetheritwould
work or not. I’ve shaken afew
bugs outofitsince and madea
few improvements nowthatit’s
in its third season.’’
Thetrailer is built on the
chassis of a1951 6x2 truck and
has six double acting ramsand
another two single acting rams
to operate the tail door. About
70mofhydraulic hose had to be
installed.
Another ram has just been
added to operate the brakes
downsteep slopes —one of
many improvements made
since he firstgot it working.
He saidthe 14 hoses plugged
into the rear of the 1968 Case
1200 Traction King tractor was
nothing short of a‘‘plumber’s
nightmare.’’
Onlysix of the tractors were
brought into the country andhe
has got the parts of one that
was wrecked. Since buyingitin
the mid­1990s he has putina
three point linkage and
installed wheel mark
eliminatorswith afolddown
grubber.
Thesameingenuity has gone
into thebale chaser. Apart
frombuyingthe hydraulichose
and fittings, he managed to
build mostofthe unit with
parts lying around in his yard
to keep the cost down.
He does not have plans to
commercialise thetrailer,but
if afarmer wanted one he was
prepared to co­ordinate its
fabricationwith an engineer.
Themechanically­minded
farmerhas workedonfarm
machinery since he learned
howto weld at the age of 13.
‘‘It’s just theway Iam. Ijust
loveworking with hydraulics
and getting all the geometry
right.
‘‘And Ilike theolder stuff
because Ican fix it, rather than
all this computerised stuff.
Something goes wrong and
you’ve got to get atechnician
out. If everything’s mechanical
you can see what’s gone
wrong.’’
Among his manyother
inventions, he has customised
his haybaler so it will lift up
heavy net wrap rolls on to the
baler, anddesigned
extendable anti­roll armsona
quadbike. They’ve often got
humorous names, withthe
quad modification called an
Andy Anti Antic Bar.A
‘‘Nor'Wester on Wheels’’drying
unit is belt­driven with large
plywoodfans to dry crops
before aharvest or keep frosts
out of an orchard.
~Central Rural Life
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grain for
animals
It is OK to feed sprouted
grain to livestock,
Foundation for Arable
Researchsays.
Sprouted grain is
unsuitablefor use in the
milling, brewing and food
industries but it can be fed to
livestock.
‘‘The germination process
produces heat, carbon
dioxideand moisture that
can reduce the energy
density of the sprouted
grain.
‘‘However,animal feeding
trials indicate thatthe
feedingvalue of the sprouted
grain is notgreatly reduced,
if at all.
‘‘In some instances, it
appearsthatsprouting may
actuallyimprove the feeding
value.’’
Sproutedwheat shouldbe
processed similar to nonsprouted
wheat, but
sprouted grains may have a
higher moisture content
which canlead to spoilage
andmouldgrowth during
storage.
Ifthere is any question
about the presence of
mouldsortoxins, have the
grain screened.
FAR hascompiled aflow
chart to assist with decision
making on what to do with
sprouted cereal grain. It can
befoundontheir website at
far.org.nz and contains links
to someoverseas
information,whichwill need
tobeconsidered forNew
Zealand conditions.
~FAR
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AUTUMN
CULTIVATION
Quality lambs on sale
Atrio of Mid Canterbury high
country stations havewon high
praise forthe quality of their
lambs after going througha
toughseason.
About 20,000lambs from
Mount Possession, Castle Ridge
Station andMount Arrowsmith
Station went under thehammer
at last month’s Ashburton
Gorge on­farm lamb sale.
Castle Ridge Station owners
Pauland Kerry Harmer
averaged about$159 for a
yardingofabout 9300 poll
Dorset­merino cross lambs,
with the top pen of ramlambs
making $207 at their 16th onfarm
sale.
Mount Arrowsmith finished
up withanaverage of $147 for
their poll Dorset­merino cross
lambs and asale high of $213
for their top pen, while Mount
Possession had atop sale of
$178 for their line­upof
halfbred and blackface
halfbred lambs for an overall
averageof$128.
Mt Possession also soldabout
1000 halfbred annual draft
ewesfor about$185 each.
Paul Harmer said they were
thrilled with the result. ‘‘It’s the
best sale we’ve had and it’s
good to see all the work come
together because it’s awhole
year’s worth of work that comes
to fruitionatthe end.’’
Going once ­Thousands of
lambs went under the hammer
for good prices recently at the
Ashburton Gorge on­farm lamb
sale.
PHOTO SAMANTHA HARMER
He said feed was tight in
early spring until rain arrived.
‘‘We were probably fortunate
we had some good hot days that
helpedthe clovergrowth and
that’s where we put weighton
the lambs.’’
Just 400 of their lambs wentto
the store market, he said.
PGG Wrightson sheep and
beef representative Greg Cook
said the stations wouldhave
madeanextra $20to$30 ahead
on top of lastyear’s prices.
‘‘They were very happyand it
was averygood line­up of
lambs.You would go along way
to seethem better.They were
very good lambs and they were
well paid for quality stock.’’
Manyofthe primelambs
went to the meat companies
and the storelambs remained
in MidCanterburyand central
Canterbury to be finished by
arableand other farmers.
He said the stationsdeserved
creditfor getting the lambs
through in such goodcondition.
‘‘The climate was abit
difficult in the gorge and they
hadquite awet season so they
did averygood job.’’
Hazlett Ltd livestock general
managerEdMarfell said store
lambs went to regular buyers
whoreturned to the genetics
because they knew they could
get good results.
‘‘There were 20,000 lambs on
offer on one day from the three
stations andthatattracted the
crowd.
‘‘The presentation of the
livestockand howthe stations
broughtthem forward was a
credit to them as it hasn’t been
the easiest year —it’s been wet
and cold —and thelambs were
as good you’ve seen.’’
Highpriceswere in line with
alambschedule unseenfor this
time of the year.
All on­farm sales have had a
good run.’’
~Central RuralLife
Seed exports
good, despite
complications
Seed exports are holding up
well, despite ongoing Covid­19
complications and shipping
challenges.
More than 55,000 tonnes
(equal to 2750shipping
containers) of high quality
specialty seed was sent to 70
international markets last
year.
That was worth more than
$236million, according to
StatsNZ’s latest overseas trade
numbers.
Export revenue wasdown
5% on theprevious year, with
the Netherlands taking 22% of
seedexports by value,
Australia 11%, Germany 10%,
and theUnited States8%.
Pasture seedexports,
including ryegrass, fescueand
clover exports, were worth
$133million, vegetable seed,
including radish, carrot, and
beet, was valued at $96 million
and grain seed exports $6.5
million. Most of theseed is
grown andharvested in
Canterbury, mainly around
Ashburton.
New Zealand Grain and
Thomas Chin
Seed TradeAssociation
general manager Thomas Chin
said extra trade opportunities
were created for exporters
due to extreme droughtand
floodingevents in arange of
seed­producing regions in the
northern hemisphere during
2020.
‘‘Our exporters have been
able to keep and win new
international customers
because of ahighly capable
group of growerswho are
focusedonsupplying top
quality product,which in turn
delivers significant
premiums,’’ he said.
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Be on guard for Fusarium disease
There have been widespread
recent reports of Fusarium
head blight (FHB) in wheat
crops throughout Canterbury.
Fusarium head blight of
wheat, also known as head scab,
is most easily recognised on
immature heads where one or
more spikelets in each head
appear prematurely bleached.
Sometimes large areas of heads
may be affected, and where
infection is severe, pink or
orange spore masses can be
seen on diseased spikelets.
Fusarium­damaged grains
are pink or chalky white and
shrivelled.
This disease can cause
significant yield losses where
conditions favour the disease,
and grain from affected crops
may be less palatable to stock
than healthy grain and may
contain mycotoxins (a toxin
produced by fungi).
It is important to know that
not all species of Fusarium
produce mycotoxins. F.
crookwellense, F. culmorum
and
F. graminearum can produce
mycotoxins but other species
are not considered major
producers.
The incidence of different
species of Fusarium fungi in
New Zealand grain varies from
year to year and by grain type,
harvest date, region and the
weather conditions in the
season.
Asurvey in 2000 found that
the Fusarium species present
in Canterbury were not major
producers of mycotoxins.
Samples from two wheat
crops grown near Methven in
December 2018 were identified
as Monographella nivalis (snow
mould), aspecies usually
included with the Fusarium
group of fungi that does not
produce mycotoxins.
However, since it is not know
if all the recent reports of FHB
are caused by nonmycotoxinproducing
species, it
makes sense for growers to take
precautions to minimise the
risk of harvesting and storing
Fusarium­contaminated grain.
Wet weather promotes
Fusarium development and
during flowering (GS60­69)
crops are particularly
susceptible to head blight
infection. The higher the
rainfall through flowering, the
higher the risk.
Rainfall through December
was high in Canterbury, ranging
from 62mm at Chertsey to
177mm at Methven.
At harvest, Fusarium
mycotoxins may increase if wet
weather causes delays.
Also, mycotoxins may
increase if the grain has ahigh
moisture content in storage.
Suggested actions: Harvest
fusarium­affected wheat crops
as soon as possible once ripe.
­Consult the combine
manual. Combine adjustments
should follow the
manufacturer’s manual when
first going to the field. Once in
the field, operators should
invest the time to sample the
grain and make adjustments.
The most important
adjustments include concave
clearance, screen openings and
cylinder and fan speeds. This is
particularly important when
dealing with compromised
grain quality.
If it is determined that grain
quality is not an issue, more
conventional settings should be
used to minimise grain loss.
­Fan speed ­many, but not
all, Fusarium­infected kernels
are shrunken and have lower
densities. Increasing the
combine’s fan speed can greatly
increase the number of lighter
kernels blown out the back of
the combine.
­Harvest and store grain with
fusarium­contaminated grain
separately.
Good farm practices will
minimise the risk of
mycotoxins.
­Damp grain needs to be
dried to minimise risk.
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New Zealand’s expertise in sustainable food
systemswere highlighted at Expo 2020’s
Food, Agricultureand Livelihoods Business
Forum last weekinDubai.
Attended by hundredsofdelegates at the
Dubai Exhibition Centre,either in person or
online, the forum soughtgalvanised
collective action for atransitiontomore
sustainable food systems inorder to feed 10
billion people by 2050.
NewZealandwas selected by Expo2020
Dubai and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce
to co­curate the forumbecauseofits
leadershipinsustainable food systems,
applied science and aproven trackrecord of
producing high­value products.
NewZealand’s involvement was led by New
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India, Morocco, Peru, Rwanda,SaudiArabia,
South Korea, theNetherlands, Trinidad and
Tobago, Ukraine, theUnited Statesof
America,Vietnam, and Zambia.
Minister of Agricultureand Minister for
Trade and Export Growth,Damien O’Connor,
joined the forum virtually,aswell as Minister
forFoodSafety, Dr Ayesha Verrallaswell as
industry experts and business leaders from
New Zealand
MrO’Connorsaid food production is one
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Wendy Smith of Ashburton Golf Club, (from left), Jill Taylor, of Ellesmere Golf Club, Barbara May, of
Greendale Golf Club and Glenys Panfilow, of Waimari Golf Club, enjoy the 9­hole tournament at
Ashburton.
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Maddi makes
Canterbury U19s
Talentedbikeracer Maddi
Lowry, picturedbelow,has
claimed agold,twosilvers
andfourbronzemedals in a
variety of events at the
Canterbury track cycling
championships.
Her success at the
championships, held at the
Denton Velodrome, has now
seen her chosenforthe
Canterbury women’s under 19
team.
The Ashburton College
Year 13 student has madean
impressivecomeback after
having six months off the bike
following abad crash in a
National TrackSeries racein
Invercargill last June.
‘‘I crashed during atempo
points raceand landed very
hard on the concrete on the
inside of the wooden
velodrome.
‘‘My knees tookmostofthe
impact andIalso damaged my
hip and spine,’’ Maddi said.
She had needed to make
regularvisitstoasports
doctor and weekly visitstoa
sports physio in
Christchurch.
‘‘I hadtime offthe bikeand
gymwork to healfor
rehabilitationand Ifollowed
aspecific exerciseand
stretching regimegradually
increasing mytimeonthe
bike andgym work to getme
backtofulltrainingand
racing intensities,’’ she said.
The17­year­old only
returnedtoracing just before
Christmas and has made very
good progress since.
She is back in the
Canterbury team and will
compete at theupcoming
National Track
ChampionshipsinCambridge
in mid­March.
Nine hole golfers from around
Canterbury took part in the
annual AshburtonGolf Club
tournamentlastweek.
The greens wereintop form
andthe weather gods were
smiling.
Tournament MC Dick Hansen
said 60 golfers; around48
ladies and 12 men, were
involvedinthetournament
with players fromAshburton
Golf Club,Mayfield, Methven,
Russley, Waimari Beach,
Greendale, Ellesmere,Timaru
andPleasant Point.
They played as individuals,
not inteams,with men playing
in one opencompetitionand
the ladies in one of twogrades,
depending on their handicap
when they registered.
Amongthe ladies playing
were WendySmithof
AshburtonGolfClub, Glenys
Panfilow, of Waimari Golf Club,
Jill Taylor, of Ellesmere Golf
Cluband Barbara May, of
Greendale Golf Club. By the
end of their firstholethey were
in fine form, enjoyingthe
outing in favourable weather.
Thegreens are really good
thankstothe greenkeeper and
team whohavedone avery,
very good job maintaining the
course, Mr Hansensaid.
The players were vying for
prizes in categories suchasbest
nett,closest to the pin and least
number of putts, Mr Hansen
said.
It wasalsothe first time
playerscould winaprize for
the straightest drive, which had
replacedthe longestdrive
category.
Thetournament, run for
many years, was similarto
eventsheld at other clubsand
frequentedbymany players
from theAshburton District.
The Ashburtontournament
startedwith morning tea and a
briefing before tee­off. Then
finished with lunch andprize
giving. ‘‘It’s agood social
outing,’’ Mr Hansen said.
Results;men:best nett Bryan
Petrie, Methven (36). Putting,
Neil Gibbs,Ashburton(13).
Nearest the Pin,Sam Prince,
Ashburton. Straightest Drive,
Stewart Bennett,Ashburton.
WomenDiv1: best nettRobynne
Nicoll, Ashburton(37). Putting,
WendyCampbell, Methven
(14). Nearest the Pin, Wanda
Campbell,Methven.
Straightest Drive, Robynne
Nicoll,Ashburton.Women
Div2: bestnett Tessa
Gallagher, Mayfield(35).
Putting,Val Biggs (16). Nearest
the Pin,Trish Dovestone,
Timaru.Straightest Drive,
AlycenCournane, Pleasant
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REALITY TOURS
Trevor Hurley Real Estate Ltd LREA 2008 -MREINZ
OPEN HOME
20 Vasari Grange, Rolleston
ID: ROL002
On offer is this very spaciousfour bed brick home in the heart of the ever expanding town of Rolleston, within
walking distance to all amenities. The property sits forwardofthe fully fenced sunnysection enjoying plenty of
space out the back! The home offersverylarge open plan livingwith twolounges, doubleglazing,heatpump
and gasheater, four spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage, walk in wardrobe and ensuitetothe master.
Large double attached garage with workbenches. An added bonus is acovered entertaining area to the rear.
Rollestonisonlya25km commutetoChristchurch.
Enquiries Over $799,000
Open Home: Saturday5March. 10.00 -10.30am 4 2 2
OPEN HOME
41 Bathurst Street
Spacious three bedroom
Summer Hill Stone home
with hugepotential. Situated
on a696m2 (approx)fully
fenced section. Large single
garage and acarport, plenty
of off streetparking. Heat
pump, logburner and HRV.
Enquiries Over $419,000
Open Home: Sat5March
11.45am -12.15pm
3 1 2
ID: W737
Magnificent Home Here!
Situatedinaverydesirable
Oak Grovelocation this
substantial property has so
much to offer.
Boasting four bedrooms,
office, formal dining,two
livingareas, conservatory and
twobathrooms.Acovered
and heatedswimming pool.
tennis courts and games
room plus three cargaraging
(including carport).
Enquiries Over $950,000
4 2 3 ID: W729
Unique Section
Opportunity!
Build... Develop, or your own
fishing retreat!
Handy 448m2 section with
large single garage and atwo
bayshed; both with power.
Being Sold "subject to
survey" so plenty of time to
plan thatnew build.Prompt
action is recommended.
SetSaleends15th March
2022 at 2pm
Enquiries Over $135,000
ID: R092
DesirableTownhouse
•Situatedonthe Westside.
•Sunnyend property
capturing all daysun with
floortoceiling windows.
•Spacious interior,internal
access from garage.
•Verysecure, private fully
fenced section.
•This property has potential
forthe astutebuyer
OffersOver$359,000
NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
29 SuffolkStreet
Astunning property
capturing all daysun.
Three bedrooms, spacious
livingarea, partially double
glazed. Internal access from
carport plus extraoffstreet
parking.
All offersconsidered after
2pm, 15 March
Enquiries Over $349,000
Open Home: Sat5March,
10.00 -10.30am
3 1 1
1/297 MooreStreet
Be quick to viewthis
spacious, warm and sunny
frontunitsituatedwithin the
Avenues. Lowmaintenance,
fullyfenced and secure. Two
heatpumpsand so closeto
town. Garageconverted to
utility room with potential
to easily convert back to an
internal access garage.
OffersOver$310,000
Open Home; Sat5March.
12.00 -12.30pm
2 1 1 ID: E739
86a Melcombe Street
Very desirable townhouse
situatedperfectly foroutlook
and sunshine.
Extraspacious living area.
Excellentindoor/outdoor
flowfromliving and one
bedroom.
Large garage with internal
access.
Enquiries Over $549,000
Open Home: Sat5March,
11.00 -11.30am
3 1 2
ID: E738
ID: T320
JustWhatYou'reLooking
For!!
Three bedroom property
with open plan living.
Easy care section with garage
pluscarport.
Freshly painted, roughcast
exterior and aluminium
windows.
An excellentfirsthome or
investmentopportunity.
Enquiries Over $349,000
3 1 2 ID: E737
GreatLocation, GreatHome!
Well landscaped property
in prime location close to
Ashburton Domainand
College. Ampleroom
outdoorswith a1012m²
section. Three bedrooms
plus4th room off lounge.
Plenty of parking with large
double garage.Well worth
your inspection! 2022 -
Vaccine Pass required for
viewings.
Enquiries Over $485,000
4 1 2 ID: W726
First Home Or Develop?
This property has real
character!
Situatedonthe outskirts of
Rakaia on acorner section.
Real potential here forthe
astuteinvestorordeveloper.
Four bedrooms and cosy
living.
Such agreat opportunity!
Enquiries Over $299,000
2 1 1 ID: W728
4 1 1 ID: R091
Proud supporters of the HeartFoundation of NewZealand! We donate from everypropertysold!
Manager
Sales Consultant
Trevor Hurley
0275 435 799
Sales Consultant
Stephen Watson
027 433 9695
Sales Consultant
Manoj Rana
022 453 1964
Sales Consultant
Deborah Roberts
0210 752 180

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CLUB NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
KARAOKE
SELL
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
2447572
Glenys Panfilow, of Waimari Golf Club, putts, while Ashburton Golf Club's Wendy Smith
watches, during the Ashburton Golf Club’s 9hole golf tournament.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
Ashburton Bowling Club
Contrary to recent and current
weather conditions, Tuesday the 22nd
was a glorious day for the Rakaia
Farmers Tournament in which 60+ bowlers
took part. As part of a composite
team skipped by Mike Quinn, and which
included John Drayton, Ashburton’s Murray
Anderson and John Kewish won the
tournament with 4wins and Ashburton’s
Doug Kinvig, Graham Taylor, Russell
Lowe and George Crack came aworthy
5th with 3wins.
At the Friday Triples at Allenton on
the 25th, Ashburton’s Doug Kinvig, Des
Prendergast and Peter Quinn came 2nd
with 3 wins and 14 ends. Ashburton’s
Rollover Triples on Saturday was cancelled
because of no-shows. Ahandful of
members, unable to take part, had their
own rollover in the chilly drizzle, but glad
of the chance to be on agreen again! The
weather did deteriorate asthe afternoon
progressed, but did not stop the Lowry
Cup going ahead. Ashburton members
(ladies and men) withstood the ever
increasing chilly drizzle to gallantly mark
cards and boards for the Lowry Cup
matches throughout the day. Well done to
them!
Competitions scheduled tobeplayed
at Ashburton BC are the Friday Triples,
sponsored by Toyota,onthe 4th March at
12.30 pm, and the Ashburton Ladies
Triples, sponsored by Ashburton Trust,
on Monday 7th March at 10 am. Names
have also been asked for the white board
for the Harry Lee Drawn Teams, sponsored
by Pearson’s Coachlines, on the
10th at 12.30 pm. All these events are
subject to weather conditions and the
effect of the prevailing situation in the
country. In House Glassey Pairs, sponsored
by Subway, has been re-scheduled
for 21st March, names on board please.
Confirmation of re-scheduled events not
yet advised are: Ladies Prestige (unfinished);
Sub Centre over 75’s triples
(postponed); Ashburton Ladies Drawn
Fours (postponed). In the meantime,
good bowling everyone, but more importantly,
please stay safe!
Ashburton County Lions
President Sue welcomed members to
the February meeting and avisitor from
the Oamaru Lions Club. District Governor
Christine presented President Sue with a
Certificateofappreciation of the work she
has carried out during her year as
President. Ten year membership Chevrons
were presented to Lions Cynthia,
Lynda, Gwenda, and Julie. 15 year
chevron to Lion Nicola, 20 years to Lion
Lynette, 25 years to Lion Helen. The club
will assist with the Blind Low Vision Red
Puppy appeal on 25/26th March. An
updated Club Protocol booklet was given
to each member. Lion Janet gave us a
summary of the “EmergingLeaders Lions
Course” she attended in January, along
with 24 other Lions. Three days of
presentations, covering all aspects of the
Lions work/philosophy and looking tothe
future of the organization. She came
away from the course, tired but full of
enthusiasm and passion to continue and
encourage the work of Lions within our
club, community and internationally. District
Governor Christine introduced Derek
Wardell who gave abrief outline of his
involvement in Lions. The County Lions
Club will submit his nomination for 2nd
Vice District Governor for 2022/23 year.
Due to covid restrictions the annual Lions
Convention has been cancelled but
online voting will take place. Members
enjoyed a lovely meal and fellowship
followed by aQuiz –Lion Gill had come
up with some tricky but fun questions. In
May this year County Lions will celebrate
the 35th anniversary of the club –asmall
committee has been formed to organizea
suitable celebration. Any ideas from
members most welcome. With the uncertain
times we are all facing at the moment,
alot of activities/fundraisers are having to
be postponed or cancelled, but the
welfare of our members and community is
paramount. The Tailtwister had her usual
‘fines’ and jokes to make us all laugh and
go home on ahappy note.
Run and Walk Ashburton
Our annual 5km Summer Series
began mid-January and was this year
decided to hold it over just six weeks. We
have been delighted at the community
support given to our event with many
familiar faces returning and many new
participants joining us. We were determined
to do all we could to hold our event
under the Governments red setting and
have been pleased we made this happen.
The weather has played its part over this
period and the feedback has been very
positive. Being witness to participants
weekly improvements is rewarding for the
participants and organizers’ equally. On
Tuesday 15th February our chosen charity
for funds to be donated, was the
Cancer Society. Then on Saturday 19th
February when Relay for Life should have
been held, it was decided to continuewith
our own mini event at Argyle Park
between 1:30pm and 3:30pm. A good
number of members, friends and family
turned out to walk or run laps for as little
or long as they chose. The weather
started out warm and calm but soon
conditions changed, and the wind picked
up, however we were fortunate to have
finished before the rain arrived. Attendees
at both events very generously
donated almost $1500 for the Ashburton
Cancer Society. Ahuge thank you to all
who attended and donated, we are proud
to pass on these funds on your behalf.
Our season will officially begin on Saturday
12th March, so until then, keep
moving everyone, and again thank you to
all who have supported us in the past six
weeks.
Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club
President Gillian welcomed members
to the meeting and the National Anthem
was sung. Apologies were received from
eight members. Covid protocols were
followed. Two members had been visited
by the Almoner and another member is
now in care. In Lieu of amini speaker a
discussion was held on the future ofthe
club going ahead and several members
volunteered to help fill rolls to keep our
club going as they enjoyed the personal
side of asmaller club. Following morning
tea our main speaker was Annalie Henson
on the trip back to their homeland of
Zimbabwe she and her husband made
last year to visit their son and his family.
In combination with an uncle they run two
Tourist Lodges. They have also instigated
many groups and activities toward helping
other residents .Atthe time of the visit
their Lodge was the only one in Victoria
Falls to remain due to the Lockdown. Also
due to Lockdown and the resulting lack of
visitors the wild animals had encroached
on the town - Baboons, Hyena's, Leopards
and Buffalo were common sights.
Walking down the street in the night was
not encouraged as you could walk into an
Elephant! Annalie also spoke of the
Victoria Falls one of the seven natural
wonders of the world and of the native
birds and plants to be found there. Our
next meeting will be on the 16th March at
the Sinclair Centre at 9.45am.
Dahlia Circle
Our 2nd table show was held this
week, 154 vases displayed, avery good
number considering the wet weather
leading upto the show. Judges passed
comment that some of the blooms were a
bit bruised but took the weather into
consideration. They thanked all exhibitors
for their displays and made mention
about the excellent display inthe novice/
beginner section. Lovely to have some
new members come along and learn
about Dahlias as well. While judging took
place our meeting was held, followed by
an informative chat for the beginners on
what classes their blooms need to be in,
angles of blooms and staging, great to
learn this knowledge from the experienced
judges. Supper followed and then
everyone packed up their flowers, an
enjoyable evening.
Our Combined Dahlia Show with
Canterbury is on 6th March 2022, this is
our largest show for the year and it’s a
great time to come along and see such an
impressive display from growers. It is held
at the Tinwald Hall, open to the public
from 1pm onwards, raffle at the door,
please sign in, wear amask and provide
vaccine passes at the door. Results from
the Table Show: Champion of Champions
- A & J Davey, Jomanda, Champion
Bloom - Open, A & J Davey, Hillcrest
Candy, Champion Bloom - Novice,
Maryanne Heaven, Jomanda, Champion
Bloom - Intermediate, Brian Glassey,
Show nTell, Champion Vase -Intermediate,
Alison Donald, Western Pirate,
Champion Vase -Open, A&JDavey,
Jomanda.
U3A
Dr Rose Crossin, Department of
Health, University of Otago, spoke on her
research into “Understanding and
Measuring Drug &Alcohol Harms in New
Zealand”. Drugs (legal or illegal) are
psychoactive substances that cause
changes inpeople, who use known drugs
such as stimulants, alcohol, and nicotine,
one of the top three drugs. Harm can be
acute and chronic, and can harm self or
others. Addiction can cause brain disease,
though use doesn’t necessarily
equal harm. Biopsychological model factors
include biology (genetics), psychology
and social effects.
“Three Pillars of Drug Policy” are
supply, demand and harm reduction.
Funding is not equal, with restricting
supply attracting most funding, with harm
reduction the least. As New Zealand has
astrong drinking culture, alcohol shows
the most harm, involving individuals and
the community, with $7B spent in 2010.
Prosecutions related to drugs don’t match
the harmfulness of those drugs. The aim
of the current Public Health research
“Drug Harms Ranking Study” is to accurately
describe, inform, deal with drug
harm, design and provide effective
interventions. The International Drug Policy
Index 2021 places New Zealand
second out of 30 countries. We need to
improve equity of drug policy, harm
reduction funding, and health-based
measures.
Saturday
12 March,
7:30pm
THE JACKSON’SBISTROOPEN THUR &SAT EVENINGS
Courtesy van
runs every
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday
from 4pm
Join the RSA (the friendly club)
12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 7175
Members, guests and affiliates all welcome
WANTED TO BUY
ASHBURTON Scrap Metal
Recyclers buy heavy metal
etc. Free light-grade metal
in-yard dumping 9am-5pm
weekdays &9.30-11.30am
Saturdays. 117 Alford Forest
Rd, (behind
PlaceMakers). Phone 03
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.
OLD Popular Mechanics,
Gun Digest. The older the
better. Phone 021 140
1392.
SELL
AMMUNITION: 22, 12
gauge, 223, 303. Ap, Clips
and Mags. Electric hedge
trimmer, Chainsaw. Ph 021
140 1392
BOXING Magazines to give
away. Phone Warren 03
308 6185.
SITUATIONS VACANT
SELL
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
JobOpportunities
Customer Services Officer
Full-time, Fixed-term
This 10month, fixed-term, parental leave cover will see you as afirst point
of contactfor our customers, providingexceptional customer servicewhether
you arefacetoface, on the phone or via email.
You’llbeaconfidentcustomer focused individual with acan-do approach with
great communication skills who remains calm and professional, even when
the pressure is on.
Applications close Wednesday, 9March 2022.
Gallery Marketing &Engagement
Coordinator
Promote ourexhibitionsand programmes to thecommunity andensurethat
our visitor experienceissecond to none.
To findout more about this vacancyand what the Ashburton DistrictCouncil
has to offer you -gotoour website.
Applications close on Wednesday,16March 2022.
To find out more about these
vacancies and what the Ashburton
District Council has to offer you -goto
our website.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
2463657
HAND lawn mower. Ladies
and Men’s bikes (good
order). Three man tent
(new). Radios. DVD’s.
CD’s. Golf clubs, bag, balls.
Plums as well, plus more.
Ph 027 693 7003
LPG REFILLS
9kg cylinders
$27.50
Askaboutour
deliveryservice
Anysizecylinder filled
17 Grey St,Ashburton
Phone 307 2707
2447571
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD
OFFCUTS
$140 per cord
GREEN
SLABWOOD
$120 per cord
SCREENED
SLABWOOD
$150 per cord
3CORD GREEN
SLABWOOD
$350 per cord
C.O.D. in town
Adams Sawmill
Malcolm McDowell Rd
Phone
308-3595
2459956
EveryHome
EveryWeek-that’s
Phone 308 7664
199 Burnett Street
Ashburton
2376123

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SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
YouthJusticeWorker
Due toour current staff member moving on from
Safer Mid Canterbury wenow have the position
of Youth Justice Worker available. The worker will
be responsible for the delivery ofthe Community
Youth Programme, Supervision with Activity and
SupportedBail,all programmes thatfall under the
“Fresh Start”package of youth justiceservices.
Are you passionate about improving life
outcomes foryoung people?
Do you have experience inworking with, and
alongside,young people?
Are you skilled in working with hard toreach
young people with multiple complex life
experiences?
Are you askilled communicator with excellent
relationship management?
Do youhaveexcellentorganisational and time
managementskills?
Do youhave aknowledge of and commitment
to strength based processes?
Do youhave knowledge of and acommitment
to delivering culturally responsiveservices?
If youcan answer yestothese questions we would
love to hear from you. This is ahands on position
supporting some of our most vulnerable young
people helping them to achieve positive life
outcomes. You would be part ofawider team of
individuals who are passionate about improving
outcomes for young people and would be given
the privilege of playing asignificantrole in the lives
of young people across our district.
This position is for 40hours per week and covers
the AshburtonDistrict.
The successful candidate will have to be able to
work in aflexible manner as some work may be
outside of what might be considered normal
business hours. In return we offer a flexible,
supportive, family friendly work environmentwith
greatworking conditions.
To apply for this position please go to the careers
section of our website
www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz to view the Job
Description and download our application form.
For further information please contact Ani on 03
308 1395.
Applications close Mondaythe 28th of March
2462862
TEACHER AIDES REQUIRED
(minimum 15 hours perweek MondaytoFriday)
Weseek positive, flexiblepeoplewho arewilling to
work as part of ateam
Startdate: 28th March 2022
Pleasecontact our officefor anyqueries 3086495.
Email aletter of application andCVto:
gaye.leverton@allenton.school.nz
Applications closeFriday18th March2022
2463574
LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE Six bull Calves;
five Ayrshire, 1 Fresian.
220kg+. Very quiet. $600.
027 431 0053 or 03 303
7315.
GARDEN SUPPLIES
PEASTRAW for sale. Small
bales $6 each on farm,
$6.50 delivered to Ashburton.
Phone/Text 027 434
0442.
PEASTRAW: Standard
Bales $6.per bale. Delivery
available. Phone Molly on
027 827 9168.
FOR LEASE
AWESOME OFFICE space
for lease, rent or hire. Park
like setting. Indoor and outdoor
areas. North West
town boundary. Must view.
Phone 0274 754 241.
STORAGE available, Ashburton.
Self storage, variety
of sizes. Phone Rainbow
Storage 03 307 0401 or
phone/text 021 554 570
STORAGE: Secure self storage
units available, long or
short term. Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us
on 0274 362 636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.
co.nz
SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT
Reporter–AshburtonCourier
We arecurrently looking foraversatile reportertojoin our team at the
AshburtonCourier.Allied Press Limited employs over 450 people on
apermanentbasis across our 15 sites in the South Island. Weoperate
across multiple media platforms (print, online,digital)delivering news,
information and entertainmentthrough our various regional and city
publications including the AshburtonCourier,The Star (Christchurch) and
the Otago Daily Times.
Thesuccessful candidate will have:
• Excellentwriting ability
• Ahigh degreeofinitiative
• The abilitytoworkautonomously,juggle multiple tasks and meet regular
deadlines
• Afull NZ driver’s licence
• Photography, video and websiteskills aredesirable.
• Relevantjournalism qualification (or equivalentexperience) would be a
distinctadvantage
What we offer
• Agreatteam environmentand an opportunitytogrowyour
journalism skills
• Enjoybeing partofasmall,dedicatedteam.
• Employeewellbeing benefits including medical insuranceand EAP
Acopyofthe full position description can be found at
alliedpress.co.nz/employment.
If youthink this role is foryou,please apply to:
Daniel Tobin (Editor) daniel.tobin@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
with your covering letter and CV by Friday4March 2022,
or post to 199 Burnett Street,Ashburton, 7700.
2461060
FOR LEASE
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroomoroffice.
Fully insulatedand
double glazed forwarmth.
Threeconvenientsizes:
Standard3.6m x2.4m,
Large 4.2m x2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.
Visit our displaycabin
418WestStreet or callfor a
freebrochure.
www.justcabins.co.nz
2447553
0800 58 78 22
TRADE &SERVICES
ALTERATIONS; Sewing
mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
and curtain making. Call
Michelle on 027 352 7248
BUILD work to do? Contact
Kiwi Building and Maintenance
Ltd. Alterations,
Renovations, New builds.
Qualified Tradesmen.
Phone Cawte 027 418
7955.
TRADE &SERVICES
CARPET 2YOU -for all your
flooring needs. Supplier
and installer of carpet and
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,
carpet cleaning. Phone
Mike Gill 027 491 4210.
CARPET Cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
at Supersucker. 027 435
1042
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com
2450862
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TRADE &SERVICES
2459514
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $70
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
CHARLIES Blind Cleaning
Service -same day service
and repairs. Charlie can
supply new blinds and
racks and will hang drapes.
Phone 03 307 1936 or 020
4136 0342
CHIMNEY Sweep - for a
professional service call
Dan McKerrow, Chimney
Sweep and Repairs on 021
118 7580.
CHIMNEY Sweeping.
Includes full firebox inspection
and internal flue
camera inspection. An
inspection report can be
issued on completion. Call
Allan on 027 209 5026.
COMPUTER Problems? For
prompt reliable computer
servicing and laser engraving,
contact Kelvin, KJB
Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot
Place, Ashburton. Phone
308 8989. SuperGold discount
card accepted.
29
SITUATIONS WANTED
MATURE EXPREINCED Dairy
Manager looking for position.
—Ph. 021-0230-1888.
SITUATIONS VACANT
PAINTER, Semi Retired
required. Casual hours to
suit. High quality work,
great conditions. Phone/
Text 027 260 1591.
TRADE &SERVICES
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
training, setup wirelessnetworks,
spyware
cleanup. On-site day or
evening. Low fees. Call
Robin Johnstone, Networks
Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308
1440 or 027 768 4058.
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,
farm equipment
service and maintenance,
WOF repairs, machining
and welding. Odd jobs a
speciality. Mobile workshop.
Can Collect. Phone
Malcolm 0274 754 241.
FIRE Extinquisher sales and
servicing. On farm/
contractors - trucks/tractors/balers/combines/cars/
boats/caravans etc. Phone
Mack at Doors and More on
027 396 0361.
FLY control and spider
proofing. For all your
domestic and industrial
pest control needs phone
AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest
Control on 03 308 8147 or
027 432 5447
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,
office relocations -
call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609.
GARDENING, mowing,
pruning, fertilising, projects
or general spruce ups? Call
Andrew at Spruce Gardens
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307
1693.
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
INTERIOR
PLASTERING
New or existing,
level 4finish, full skim
plaster or repairs
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2450087
LAWN Mowing. No job too
small. Call Les Smith, From
The Ground Up, for acompetitive
quote. Ph 027 840
0201 or 03 308 1500.
LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and
bifold door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Nigel at
Doors and More on 027 516
7104.
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional,
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional,
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes, offices
and cars. Phone Craig
Rogers 307 6347, www.
windowtinter.co.nz, member
of Master Tinters NZ.
TILING - For all your tiling
requirements including kitchen
splash backs, flooring
etc. (Full water proofing)
Call Kevin on 027 496
8314.
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV
block, glare, heat control,
safety, security, privacy,
frosting films, solar protective
window films. Free
quotes, 20 years local service.
Phone 0800 368 468
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.
tintawindow.co.nz

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HEALTH &BEAUTY
HEALTH &BEAUTY
AFTER HOURS
HEALTH CARE
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal
hours please phone your general practiceteam,
24/7, to speak with ahealth professional who
will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor
wheretogoifyou need urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregular general practice,
call any GPteam 24/7 forfree
telephone health advice.
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.
New Zealanders to bring some form of ID.
PHARMACIES
Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex,
East Street will be open on ...
Saturday from 9am until 1pm
Sunday from 10am until 1pm
Public holidays from 10am until 1pm
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open:
MondaytoFriday, 9am until 5.30pm
and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm
Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice
Phone the Healthline on 0800 611 116
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CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
EDUCATIONAL
DebraCurtin
Chiropractor
03 308 9516
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
EDUCATIONAL
Dangerous Goods Course
NZTAApproved Course Provider,MITO&Competenz Assessor
Dangerous Goods Course –½day courses.
Locally in Ashburtonoryour work place
Class 2&4course course available on request.
Forfurther information
Phone Christine 027 245 2563
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
QualityEuropean
Vehicle Servicing
•Advanced
Diagnostics
•Experienced
Technicians
2450045
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Bruce McIlroy Limited
309MethvenHighway, Ashburton 7776
Tel: 03 3087282•E:bruce.mcilroy@xtra.co.nz
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Do youwanttocontrol your ownfuture?
My well established lawn and
garden business is forsale.
Genuine enquiries to 027 206 0503
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Starting March 10th
then every Thursday
10am-12, 7-9pm
Beginners to advanced
Unlock your creative potential
with tutor: Jenny Thompson
PROSTATE
CANCER
SUPPORTGROUP
027 7170 740
for information
An established supportgroup in
Ashburtonfor men and their families
who areliving with adiagnosis and
treatmentfor prostate cancer.
MEETING DATE
Tuesday8 th March2022
CONTACT: DOUGCOLLIE 0275 100 556
Email: ashburton@prostate.org.nz
Formoreinformation call 0800 477 678
Organised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ
MEETINGS
www.prostate.org.nz
Hampstead Rugby&
AllSports Club
Noticeof
AnnualGeneral Meeting
MEETINGS
Wednesday16th Marchat6.30pm
Hampstead clubrooms, Bridge St, Ashburton
Allwelcome
2460912
2462205
Forenquiries or apologiesplease contactMarilynon
021155 7977
or email hampsteadallsports@xtra.co.nz
ASHBURTON Pony Club
Annual General Meeting.
Wednesday, 23 March
2022, at 7.30pm, Ashburton
Show Grounds meeting
room. All branches please
be represented. Covid
Protocals to be observed.
TRAVEL
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Wakanui Hockey
AGM
Wednesday
16 March2022
7:30pm
WakanuiHall
Enquiries/Apologies to
wakanuihockey@gmail.com
BrentGray
Secretary 2462623
TRAVEL
OUT&ABOUT
27 Mar – MysterySundayDrive
“I SeeLakes”
9-12 Apr – Buller West Coast
(Westport/Karamea area)
23 Apr – Matilda the Musical,
Isaac TheatreRoyal,Christchurch
StewartIsland/Catlins –
call us nowtofind out more
Forbookings phone
03 308 0224 l 027 265 6883
HOME SERVICES
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not a problem. —
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.
2463582
EXPERIENCE Milford,
Doubtful sounds, Earnslaw
cruise, Arrowtown; small
group, departs March 20;
D.B.B. Hotels, six days.
Includes cruises. Details,
bookings, John and
Kathleen Lawler, Rakaia.
03 302 7328.
PUBLIC NOTICE
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
PUBLIC NOTICE
AdvertisementofApplication forputting
CompanyintoLiquidation
This documentnotifiesyou that–
1. On21January2022,anapplication forputting
Naiker EnterprisesNZLimited into liquidation
wasfiled in the High CourtatChristchurch. Its
referencenumber is CIV-2022-409-019. The
application is to be heard by the High Courtat
Christchurch, 10 March2022,10:00 AM.
2. Aperson, other than the defendant company,
who wants toappear atthe hearing of the
application must file an appearance not later
than thesecond workingday beforethatday.
3. The statement of claim and the verifying
affidavit maybeinspectedatthe registryofthe
courtoratthe plaintiff’s addressfor service.
4. The plaintiff is Zhiling Zhao, whose address for
serviceis1Rimu Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
8041. The plaintiff’s solicitor is Diana Samuel
Georgy GhalyYoussif, whose address is 1Rimu
Street,Riccarton, Christchurch 8041.
Datedthis 28th dayofFebruary2022.
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Cuts, Colours &
Beauty Therapy
BK Hair &Beauty would like to welcome
Mandy Anderson to the team. Mandy is available
Monday, Tuesdayand Wednesdayand is taking
appointments now. We look forwardtowelcoming
existing and new clients into the salon.
2463491
TheArcade,Ashburton
03 307 0668
AshburtonReturned&Services Association (Inc)
Noticeisherebygiven thatthe Annual General
Meeting of the Association will be held in the
MooreLounge, R.S.A. Clubrooms,Cox Street,
Ashburtonat10.00am on
Sunday27th March2022
Election of Officers
Nominations arecalled forthe election of the
following officers of the ExecutiveCommittee
President
Vice-President
6Members
Nominations open on
Tuesday 1st March2022 and
Closes on Thursday17th March at 5pm
Closing date forNotices of Motion
Thursday17thMarch 2022
Voting to CommenceWednesday23rd, to Friday
7pm 25th Marchduring opening hours.
Merv Brenton
PRESIDENT
FRUIT &PRODUCE
POTATOES Ilam Hardys,
freshly dug. $1.50kg. Large
$1.00kg. X-large 50ckg.
Deliver Ashburton and Tinwald
Friday afternoons.
Please ring EVENINGS, Ph
302 7272.
FRUIT &PRODUCE
2463087
NEW Nadine Potatoes $2.50
per kg. Phone 03 308 3195
or 027 531 9103; 81 Elizabeth
Street, Ashburton.
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Thur 3rd&Fri4th
10.00 Deathonthe Nile
10.00 Cyrano
12.20 TheBatman
12.20 Belfast
2.15 Blacklight
3.30 MarryMe
4.15 Monster Family 2
5.40 Belfast
6.15 Blacklight
7.45 TheBatman
8.15 Uncharted
Sat5th &Sun 6th
10.00 Monster Family 2
10.00 Cliffordthe BigRed Dog
11.40 Cyrano
12.00 Uncharted
1.50 Monster Family 2
2.10 TheBatman
3.50 Belfast
5.20 Deathonthe Nile
5.45 Uncharted
7.45 TheBatman
8.00 Blacklight
Mon7th,Tues 8th
&Wed 9th
10.00 Deathonthe Nile
10.00 Cyrano
12.20 TheBatman
12.20 Belfast
2.15 Blacklight
3.30 MarryMe
4.15 Monster Family 2
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Janet Hayes
Ph 308 6951
registered practitioner
2460903
ASHBURTON Society of
Arts Summer Show, Short
Street Studio. From
Sunday 20th February
11am -4pm, until Sunday
March 13th. Guest -
Georgette Thomson, and
16 members exhibiting.
Open weekends and when
signs out. Enquiries to 03
308 4533.
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someone you care about
has a life limiting illness.
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227
8387
ASHBURTON Society of
Arts Summer Show, Short
Street Studio. From
Sunday 20th February
11am -4pm, until Sunday
March 13th. Guest -
Georgette Thomson, and
16 members exhibiting.
Open weekends and when
signs out. Enquiries to 03
308 4533.
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