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Oscar popping up in Methven<br />
DANIEL.TOBIN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
The Methven Scarecrow Trail<br />
starts this weekend andyou<br />
mayspotsomefamiliar<br />
characters aroundthe town.<br />
Every year Methvenlocals<br />
build scarecrows to acertain<br />
theme. Thisyear’s theme is<br />
characters from children’s TV<br />
shows.<br />
Methven artist Hannah Kidd,<br />
wellknownfor her steeland<br />
iron animal sculptures, is<br />
droppingeverything to create<br />
another scarecrow<br />
masterpiece with thehelp of<br />
colleague Sue Bamford.<br />
In previous years Hannah<br />
andSue have madeBuzz<br />
Lightyear, Dobbie,<br />
Dumbo and<br />
Fantastic Mr<br />
Fox.<br />
This year,<br />
after alot<br />
of thought,<br />
and<br />
delving back in timetotheir<br />
childhood, back to thedays<br />
when kids would turn on the<br />
TV andwatchMastersofthe<br />
Universe, Jemand the<br />
Holograms andOllie Olsen<br />
reminding us to ‘Keep cool till<br />
after school’.<br />
Theladies decided on that<br />
iconicgrumpygreen chapfrom<br />
Sesame Street, Oscarthe<br />
Grouch.<br />
With so manycharacters to<br />
choose from, whyOscar the<br />
Grouch?<br />
‘‘We chose ourfavourite, we<br />
think about what will be fun and<br />
easy,’’they replied.<br />
Thelife sizeOscar sits in his<br />
rubbishcan<br />
home<br />
looking<br />
pleased<br />
with himself.<br />
Highspec materials have<br />
gone into bringing him tolife,<br />
with Hannahsacrificing her<br />
favouritegreen towel forhis<br />
body.<br />
Sue listed theother materials<br />
carefully chosen forthe project;<br />
‘‘He’s stuffed with straw, his<br />
eyebrows are old woollen<br />
slippers with tennis balleyes,’’<br />
shesaidproudly.<br />
There is healthycompetition<br />
between theMethvenscarecrow<br />
makers as local children get to<br />
vote on their favourite<br />
scarecrow creation.<br />
‘‘It startsout as fun and<br />
games, andbefore youknow it<br />
it’s highly competitive,’’ Hannah<br />
said.<br />
One thing that<br />
will help Oscar<br />
stand outfrom<br />
theothers is<br />
he will be a<br />
kinetic scarecrow.<br />
‘‘There will be akinetic pulley<br />
system where the kids pulla<br />
rope and the binwill open and<br />
Oscarwill pop out,’’the artists<br />
claim.<br />
Although thisseems a<br />
dubiousboast, they have used<br />
pulleys before on Dumbo,<br />
whose earsflap whenaropeis<br />
pulled.<br />
The arduousprocess of<br />
creating OscartheGrouch,<br />
included sixmonths of<br />
planning, ‘‘alot of coffeeand<br />
cafe brain storming sessions,<br />
mood boards,and then twodays<br />
of construction, and adayof<br />
staging.’’<br />
During the trailscarecrows<br />
will be placed around Methven<br />
for families to findand try to<br />
identify each character, with<br />
prizes up forgrabs forthe<br />
most correct entries.<br />
Trailmapsand<br />
entry forms are<br />
available from<br />
iHub andthe<br />
Methven Four<br />
Square<br />
Supermarket.<br />
Fishscreen<br />
open day<br />
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Annual Plan feedback urged<br />
BY MICK JENSEN<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council has<br />
adopted its draft Annual Plan <strong>2022</strong>23<br />
andthe community has untilMay 6to<br />
offerfeedback and suggestionsonit.<br />
The draft plan outlinesthe operating<br />
budgetfor the coming year and<br />
currently means an overallaverage<br />
rates increase of 9.4 percent, although<br />
that willvaryacrossthe district and<br />
dependonlocation andproperty<br />
values.<br />
An online,virtual community<br />
meeting on theplanwas heldlast<br />
Thursday andeveningmeetings were<br />
held in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, Methvenand<br />
Rakaia earlier this week with<br />
councillors andcouncil staff.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayorNeil Brown said<br />
theplan wasa‘‘nofrills’’ budgetthat<br />
detailed the workcouncil hasplanned,<br />
howmuch it will costand how it will be<br />
paid for.<br />
“Just like everyoneelse,the cost for<br />
us to purchase goodsand services has<br />
risen sharply in the pastyear which is<br />
amajorreason we’ve notmet the 7.8<br />
percentincrease anticipatedinthe<br />
Long TermPlan,” he said.<br />
Budgetsfor somedaytoday services,<br />
particularlyinareaswhere it’slikely to<br />
only have asmallimpact on the<br />
community, have been reduced.<br />
He saidifthe community waswilling<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayor Neil Brown.<br />
to accept areduction in the level of<br />
service in otherareas, then furthercuts<br />
could be made.<br />
“I encourage peopletohaveagood<br />
readthrough the consultation<br />
documentand to give us their feedback.<br />
‘‘If weare to lower costs, we need<br />
solutions to be abletodoit.’’<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> councillors spent seven<br />
daysatbudget workshopsdeliberating<br />
the draft plan.<br />
An inflation rate of 5per cent has<br />
beenused, butindicators are thatthey<br />
maynow be understatedby2per cent.<br />
Council is proposingtodelay afew<br />
large capital projects includinganew<br />
driveway entrance to <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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Domain,the domain promenadeand<br />
an upgrade to Balmoral Halltoreduce<br />
costs.<br />
Criticalwork thatmust be completed<br />
include upgrades to water<br />
infrastructure in Methven, MtSomers<br />
and Rakaia.<br />
Council hashighlightedtwo key<br />
topics forfeedback in theplan<br />
consultation.<br />
It is askingifthe standard of services<br />
should be reduced in order to reduce<br />
the ratesdemand andisalsoproposing<br />
to use$1.7 million fromforestry<br />
reserves to accelerate themajor<br />
roading repairs programme.<br />
Another factor affectingratesisthe<br />
impact of ratingrevaluations<br />
completedinthe districtlast year.<br />
There are significantincreases in<br />
urbanproperty values compared to<br />
ruralproperty values, whichmeans<br />
town ratherthan country ratepayers<br />
will be payingmore.<br />
The draft Annual Plan document is<br />
168 pages long.<br />
Public hearings on theplan areset<br />
for May 26.Aweek later therewill be<br />
deliberationsand apossible councillor<br />
workshop. Theplan will be adopted by<br />
June 29 and take affect from July1.<br />
Residents canfind out more and<br />
have theirsay on theAnnualPlan at<br />
itsourplace.nz or they can requesta<br />
copy of the consultationdocument from<br />
the counciloffices.<br />
Answers at last on three waters<br />
BY MICK JENSEN<br />
It’s taken six months but <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District Council has received answers<br />
to questions submittedaspart of the<br />
proposed threewaters reform.<br />
The Government is proposing to shift<br />
the current 67 councilowned and<br />
operated threewaters services into<br />
four new publiclyowned entities to<br />
manage the future delivery of drinking<br />
water, wastewater and stormwater.<br />
The new entities will be publiclyowned<br />
by councils on behalf of<br />
communities and will have ajoint<br />
strategic direction and regional<br />
representative groups madeupoflocal<br />
government and Maori.<br />
They will be financially separate<br />
from councils.<br />
Aletter datedMarch 7from the<br />
Department of Internal Affairs<br />
thanked council for its feedback on<br />
three watersand gave answers to 17<br />
questions submitted lastSeptember.<br />
The questionsincluded how the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>community could have<br />
guaranteedinfluence over its three<br />
waters services in the future,how the<br />
community voice will be heard and the<br />
inclusion of stormwater in the reform<br />
proposals.<br />
The letteralso updated council on<br />
the current status of the reform<br />
process and proposals.<br />
Council chief executive Hamish<br />
Riachtold councillors at arecent<br />
meetingthe largest area of feedback<br />
on three waters related to the<br />
representation, governance and<br />
accountability of the new entities.<br />
Atransition unit would be set up in<br />
eachofthe four entities to support the<br />
change over.<br />
Independent boards would run the<br />
daytoday management of the entities,<br />
Mr Riach said.<br />
Regional groups were proposed and<br />
alsosubregional groups that offered<br />
stronger links to local communities.<br />
Mr Riach said there was no<br />
guarantee <strong>Ashburton</strong> would have a<br />
representative role, and if it did, that<br />
rolecould cover awiderarea than just<br />
thisdistrict.<br />
The proposed reforms will be<br />
implemented throughaseriesof<br />
legislationthat is expected to be<br />
introduced to Parliament in the<br />
middle of this year.<br />
The Government will consider the<br />
recommendationsofthree working<br />
groups and once the Bill is introduced<br />
the public, including councils, will be<br />
able to submit on it through written<br />
and oral submissions to the Select<br />
Committee.<br />
MrRiach said he could see<br />
significant issues with staffing when<br />
council was called upon to cooperate<br />
and provide information for the<br />
transitionand transfer of assets.<br />
It would affect key staff across a<br />
number of areas of business and was<br />
likely to have consequences for<br />
‘‘business as usual’’ operations.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayor Neil Brownsaid<br />
the reformsneeded more timetoget a<br />
regulator in place.<br />
Apause was needed, as was a<br />
relationship rebuild with mana<br />
whenua, so that everyone was on the<br />
same page.<br />
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Consent needed for SH1 service station<br />
Waitomo EnergyLimited has applied for a<br />
land use consent to construct, operateand<br />
maintain an unmanned fuel service station<br />
on West Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
The site is located on West Street,<br />
opposite the<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain and is 200m<br />
south fromthe Walnut Avenueintersection.<br />
The site is gazettedfor railwaypurposes<br />
and managed by KiwiRail Holdings<br />
Limited.<br />
Because of itslocation off astate highway,<br />
Waitomo Energyhas already asked for and<br />
beengiven written support by Waka Kotahi<br />
New Zealand Transport Agency.<br />
Waitomo Energy would lease an area of<br />
1535m2 for the proposed service station and<br />
the forecourt would include four dispenser<br />
locations and eight filling locations.<br />
Two vehicle crossings are proposed<br />
directlyontoSH1,which will operate on a<br />
oneway basis.<br />
The northern vehicle crossingwill be 12m<br />
wide and be used forentry only andthe<br />
southern vehicle crossing willbe11m wide<br />
and used as an exit only.<br />
The proposalwould also include<br />
landscaping, stormwater disposal and<br />
earthworksassociated withconstruction.<br />
Resource consent is also requiredfrom<br />
Environment Canterbury and would be<br />
sought followingthe successful granting of<br />
land use consent by <strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />
Council.<br />
The application hasbeen publicly<br />
notified with submissions closing on <strong>April</strong><br />
26.<br />
The site is zoned Open SpaceAandusing<br />
it as afuelservice station is notapermitted<br />
activity under the <strong>Ashburton</strong> District Plan.<br />
Waitomo Energy Limited has applied for a<br />
consent to build an unmanned fuel service<br />
station on this West Street site opposite<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain.<br />
St John<br />
annual<br />
appeal<br />
Ambulancestaff continuetoface<br />
unprecedented demand and St John is<br />
asking NewZealanderstoshow their “heart<br />
of gold” and this month support itsannual<br />
appeal.Donations can be made by textor<br />
phone.<br />
TheStJohnHeartofGold annual appeal<br />
is themost significant fundraiser of the<br />
calendar year,but this yearthe call for the<br />
public to supportStJohn with adonation is<br />
as important as ever.<br />
Theorganisation has contracts with<br />
Ministry of Healthand ACCwho fundabout<br />
80 percent of the operatingcostsfor the<br />
ambulance service. The rest is made up<br />
from ambulance partcharges,thirdparty<br />
contractsandfundraising.<br />
St Johnchief executive PeterBradley said<br />
the appeal wasaboutshowing kindness and<br />
helping in atimeofneed.<br />
‘‘Asdemandonour services has<br />
increased,our ambulance staff have<br />
continuedtostep forward and be there for<br />
communities throughout Aotearoa. In<br />
return,wehave seen incredible actsof<br />
supportfrom the public –and theirongoing<br />
supportright now is as important as ever,”<br />
he said.<br />
Last year,111 callvolumes increased<br />
almost 10 percent nationwidetomorethan<br />
600,000 andStJohnambulance officers<br />
attendedover 400,000 emergencies –about<br />
five percent morethan the previous year.<br />
Thispressurecomes on top of ongoing year<br />
on year increasesindemand foremergency<br />
ambulance services which have<br />
experiencedunprecedented demand in<br />
recent monthsdue to the Covid19<br />
pandemic.<br />
St Johnpredicts<strong>2022</strong> to be an even busier<br />
year.<br />
Duetothe ongoingriskswith covid<br />
pandemic, it is the second timeinrecent<br />
years St Johnhas cancelled nationwide<br />
street collections andotherfacetoface<br />
fundraising activities.<br />
Butwith ever increasing pressureon<br />
ambulance services they are aimingtoraise<br />
two million dollars to go towardssupport for<br />
ambulances and lifesavingequipment.<br />
“Weappreciatethe continuedfunding<br />
and support we receive from the<br />
Governmentfor our ambulance service,as<br />
wellasthe generosity of the public that<br />
helpstoensure we maintainthe best levelof<br />
criticalcare to our patients. We are<br />
extremely grateful to every individual and<br />
groupthat offers their support,” Mr Bradley<br />
said.<br />
Donationstothe St JohnHeart of Gold<br />
annual appealcan be made at thewebsite<br />
heartofgold.org.nz, by texting‘appeal’to<br />
2790orbycalling 0800 St John(0800 785<br />
646).<br />
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Increasing numbers of teachers<br />
isolating because of covid and alack<br />
of relievers in Mid Canterbury is<br />
causing someschools to close and go<br />
online, or limit pupilattendance,<br />
just days out from end of term one.<br />
It’s alast resortoption to close a<br />
school, Wakanui School principal<br />
and Mid Canterbury Principals<br />
Associationspokesperson Rebekah<br />
Clement said.<br />
“To run classes we need teachers<br />
in front of them.<br />
‘‘Withteachers sick or isolating,<br />
other parttime teachingstaffat<br />
schools may be ‘redeployed’ into<br />
classrooms or relievers used,”she<br />
said.<br />
“Relievers are not abundant in<br />
Mid Canterbury and currently are<br />
very stretched (working five daysa<br />
week).<br />
“Theresimplyisn’t the relieving<br />
staff to fill all the current ‘gaps’,” she<br />
said.<br />
It was an issue at Wakanui School,<br />
but also at Hinds and <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Borough schools who were this week<br />
dealing witharesurgenceofcovid<br />
cases in their school communities<br />
and had fewer pupils at their<br />
respective schools.<br />
Hinds School had optedfor home<br />
schooling on Fridayand Monday to<br />
avoid wide spreadsicknessjust<br />
beforethe holidays.<br />
And with no shortterm relievers<br />
available <strong>Ashburton</strong> BoroughSchool<br />
principal HilaryBoycesaid the<br />
schoolwas “trying to findsolutions<br />
on adaily basis”.<br />
“Just as we were thinkingcovid<br />
had prettymuch finished withus, we<br />
are facing ashortage in staffing this<br />
week due to positive tests or family<br />
members testing positive,” she said,<br />
to her school community.<br />
Mrs Clement saidschools were<br />
doing theirbest to be creativeand<br />
find workarounds but for some it had<br />
got to the point it was not feasible.<br />
Some had closed temporarilyto<br />
all, while othershad just moved<br />
classes with high numbers of<br />
positive casestohome learning.<br />
“All schools would have completed<br />
extensive Healthand Safety<br />
planning around covid at the start of<br />
the year,” she said.<br />
“Considerable thought has gone<br />
Rebekah Clement<br />
❛“Teachers, support staff<br />
and principalshave<br />
worked hard to maintain<br />
consistency and quality<br />
learning for students in an<br />
uncertain timeand with<br />
many obstacles they<br />
should be applaudedfor<br />
theworktheyhave<br />
done.”❜<br />
—Rebekah Clement<br />
intoprocesses and procedures that<br />
allow the whole school community<br />
(students, staffand whanau) to<br />
remain safe,” she said.<br />
Someofthose processes included<br />
following Ministry of Education<br />
advice,keeping classes/groups<br />
separate, separatebreak times/<br />
staggered, limitingnonessential<br />
people on site,students/staff<br />
following maskmandate, regular<br />
‘breather breaks’ outside, teaching<br />
outside, ventilation in classrooms<br />
and outdoor assemblies.<br />
But therehad been issues.<br />
“Some schools have needed to<br />
work through the employment<br />
processrelatingtothe vaccine<br />
mandate. This has been achallenge.<br />
“Overall Ithink schools have<br />
worked through whathas been<br />
required of us, (optingfor) sensible<br />
decisions that are best for their<br />
school community and keeping<br />
everyone as safeaswecan.<br />
“We’ve had to be incredibly<br />
adaptable by the week (and day at<br />
times) to changing requirements<br />
(especiallylast term),” she said.<br />
“Teachers, support staff and<br />
principals haveworked hard to<br />
maintain consistency and quality<br />
learning for students in an uncertain<br />
time and withmany obstacles they<br />
should be applauded for the work<br />
they have done,”she said.<br />
It had also been atime consuming<br />
processfor school management<br />
teams.<br />
“Schools have found solutions<br />
(withinthe requirements) that best<br />
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5<br />
Fishscreen captures crowd at open day<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Hundredsofpeople youngand<br />
old took up the chancetowalk<br />
in adry section of the Rangitata<br />
Diversion RaceonSunday and<br />
get up close to the new $17.2m<br />
fish screen system before it<br />
goes underwater.<br />
The area will be connected to<br />
the mainwater raceinMay.<br />
Rangitata Diversion Race<br />
(RDR)Management Ltd chief<br />
executive officerTony<br />
McCormicksaid morethan 500<br />
peoplehad registered to attend<br />
the five hour session.<br />
“This is afantastically unique<br />
opportunity to pretend you’rea<br />
fish and get right amongstthe<br />
fishscreen,” he said.<br />
The fishscreen has been<br />
installed over the pastyear at<br />
the RDR’s intakeatKlondyke<br />
where wateris diverted from<br />
the Rangitata River for use by<br />
irrigation schemes,hydroelectric<br />
power and stockwater<br />
networks.<br />
It is designedtokeep fish,<br />
including youngsalmon, trout<br />
and natives,from being trapped<br />
in the main diversion race.<br />
“TheRDR quite<br />
fundamentally is the lifeblood<br />
of Mid Canterbury,” Mr<br />
McCormicksaid.<br />
“We provide waterfor<br />
irrigation for over 100,000<br />
hectares; most of Mid<br />
Canterbury is irrigated off the<br />
RDR. We run along the top<br />
under the foothills there and<br />
provide water to three<br />
irrigationschemes and then<br />
thereisalso stock water we<br />
supply to the counciland<br />
hydrogeneration at the end.”<br />
It’s a365days operation.<br />
“There is an enormous<br />
amount of enterprise on the<br />
back of the water and the<br />
farming enterprise it supports<br />
in the wholeMid Canterbury<br />
region.”<br />
“It’s aprojecttoprotectthe<br />
fisheries and to make sure the<br />
fish stay in the river wherethey<br />
are meant to be,” he said.<br />
Young fish swept into the<br />
intakeare divertedbythe fish<br />
screenback into the river to<br />
continue their life journey.<br />
Thereisalso achannel at<br />
ground level for eels which<br />
swim alongthe bottomofthe<br />
canal.<br />
Localrepresentatives from<br />
Iwi andanglers have been<br />
among those invited to special<br />
viewings of the fishscreen ahead<br />
of its operation. As well as<br />
representatives from <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District Council(ashareholder<br />
in the company thatowns and<br />
operates theRDR),schemes of<br />
other districts,other<br />
shareholders and school pupils.<br />
It had impressed many, Mr<br />
McCormick said.<br />
The fishscreen is made up of<br />
sevencylindrical spheres that<br />
rotate,and aportionofflat<br />
screen. Made of stainless steel<br />
sections are crafted in a‘wedge<br />
wire’ grillspatterntoprevent<br />
debrisbuildup, suchasleaves<br />
and twigs from jamming in the<br />
grills. Thereisan external brush<br />
system to clean offany debris.<br />
The shapeof the fishscreen <br />
Photos: Top left; Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) ManagementLtd<br />
chief executiveofficer Tony McCormick, and above; crowds get up<br />
close to check out the fishscreen.<br />
likethat of amissile with a<br />
rounded head ensuressmooth<br />
waterflow, which is less<br />
turbulent for thefish and helps<br />
the screen work better.<br />
It was manufactured by AWMA<br />
WaterControl Solutionsin<br />
Australia. It is aNorth American<br />
design adapted to the conditions<br />
of the RDR and to meetconsent<br />
conditions. Covid disruptions<br />
had not affected supply<br />
timeframes.<br />
As part of the monitoring<br />
process oncethe screen is<br />
operational, some fish will be<br />
caughtatthe outtakeand<br />
assessed to ensure they have<br />
safely madethe journey.<br />
Nearly $3m had beenspent on<br />
engineering designand<br />
management, whichincluded<br />
computer modelling to ensure<br />
the fishscreen wouldwork as<br />
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Baptist Church brings Easter story to life<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
An interactive andsensory<br />
display depicting events<br />
leadinguptothe resurrection<br />
of Jesus Christ, andthe<br />
meaning of Easter,has just<br />
woundupatthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Baptist Church.<br />
The display, in the church<br />
auditorium,tookthree daysto<br />
set up.<br />
It was visited by hundreds of<br />
people, includinggroups,<br />
schools andpreschools.<br />
Church children and<br />
familiesministry leader Delia<br />
Foxsaid membersofthe<br />
church, community groups,<br />
artists andbusinessesacross<br />
MidCanterbury had come<br />
togethertobring the Easter<br />
Trail biblical storyalive.<br />
‘‘It really felt like a<br />
community spirit was behind<br />
thisEaster trail,’’she said.<br />
Along the trail therewere10<br />
stations orbiblical scenes <br />
helping unveil someofthe<br />
many layers of symbolismand<br />
depth in thebible.<br />
Theystartedwith the arrival<br />
of Jesus by donkey in<br />
Jerusalem on Palm Sunday,<br />
wherehewas welcomed with<br />
great enthusiasm, and<br />
includedthe last supper,the<br />
betrayal events in the garden<br />
of Gethsemane, Jesus on trial,<br />
hisdeath on the cross, to the<br />
resurrectionand<br />
reappearance of Jesus.<br />
Alongthe display tour there<br />
were adultand children<br />
activitieslike writing on a<br />
palmleaf, finding characters,<br />
actinginascene or placesto<br />
reflect in prayer, as well as<br />
sensorytones such as thesweet<br />
smelloffrankincenseinthe<br />
tomb of Jesus or carryingrocks<br />
representing burdens to be<br />
laid down.<br />
It wasthe second year the<br />
church had run the event, but<br />
the firsttimeitwas open to the<br />
publicand for an extended<br />
periodoftime, MrsFox said.<br />
Ithad provedpopular with<br />
500tickets,out of 1600, booked<br />
in its first twodaysof<br />
operation.<br />
Thefree daily sessions ran<br />
every 20 minutes foraone hour<br />
tour, and were leadbychurch<br />
volunteershoping to give<br />
insight to peopleabout the true<br />
meaning of Easter.<br />
Photos; Above, ministry leader<br />
Delia Fox near The Last Supper<br />
scene. Below, painted stones<br />
mementos were among the<br />
reflection pieces available for<br />
people to take home after the<br />
trail. Right, ascene depicting<br />
the Holy Spirit.<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> Districtcouncillorshave<br />
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resilience action plan to support<br />
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Counciladoptedits climate<br />
change policy in2019, but areview<br />
by councilstaff identified little<br />
progress hasbeen made towards<br />
thegoals of thepolicy.<br />
Thepolicyisnot specific on<br />
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goals and there is also no<br />
mechanism in placetoassess<br />
whethercouncilisdoingits part<br />
acrossthe organisation.<br />
Officersbelieve thecurrent<br />
policyisstill fit for purpose with<br />
minor updates, andratherthanredevelopingthe<br />
policy, recommends<br />
the development of an actionplan<br />
to meet goals.<br />
This plan is seenasawayto<br />
monitor progress andalso to<br />
providepublicaccountability.<br />
In earlyMarch council received<br />
the CanterburyClimate Change<br />
Risk Assessment TechnicalReport,<br />
developed by Tonkinand Taylor<br />
andpublished by the Canterbury<br />
Councillor Angus McKay, avocal<br />
opponent of adopting the climate<br />
change policy update and resilience<br />
action plan.<br />
Mayoral Forum, andaworkshop<br />
washeld aweeklater to look at a<br />
policyreview.<br />
CouncillorJohnFalloon said<br />
council had to be seen to bedoing<br />
the right thing, but he did notagree<br />
with the needtodevelop alocal<br />
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‘‘Itmeans astaff member is<br />
neededtowrite it we’re just too<br />
small an organisationtobedoing<br />
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Councillor Diane Rawlinson said<br />
an actionplanwouldmean council<br />
could benchmarkitself and<br />
councillor LizMcMillanagreed.<br />
CouncillorLynetteLovett said<br />
accountability wasimportant, as<br />
wasassessing whatweweredoing<br />
at ground level.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>mayorNeilBrown said<br />
an action planwoulddescribe what<br />
council wasdoing to address<br />
climate change, howitwas<br />
monitoring progress, and<br />
measuring success.<br />
Actions, forexample,could<br />
include taking gravel out of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>River to help prevent<br />
flooding, buildinghigher stopbanks<br />
andbuildingmore dams to store<br />
waterfor later, he said.<br />
CouncillorAngusMcKay was a<br />
vocalopponenttoadoptingthe<br />
climate changepolicy update and<br />
resilience actionplan.<br />
‘‘I’m against it.The foundation<br />
document policy hasthe wrong<br />
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Speaking at lastweek’s<br />
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Deaths<br />
RUSH James William (Jim),<br />
on <strong>April</strong> 7,<strong>2022</strong>. Suddenly<br />
but peacefully at home,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, aged 79 years.<br />
Dearly loved husband of<br />
the late Shirley. Cherished<br />
and loved Dad and fatherin-law<br />
of Dave, Kellie and<br />
Gordy Kenton, and the late<br />
Graham. Adored Grandad<br />
of Katie,Todd, and Annabel.<br />
Loved by his extended<br />
family and many friends.<br />
Messages to the Rush family<br />
c/- POBox 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
7740. Amemorial servicefor<br />
Jimhas been held.<br />
SCHOU, Neville Owen,<br />
on <strong>April</strong> 8, <strong>2022</strong>, died<br />
peacefully, at <strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />
aged 90 years. Dearly loved<br />
husband of Judith, together<br />
for 75years. Loved father<br />
and father-in-law ofPhillip,<br />
Roderick and Pauline,<br />
Nicola and Chris, Gabrielle<br />
and David, Jeffrey, and<br />
Gerard. Loved Grandad<br />
of all his grandchildren<br />
and<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
FDANZ<br />
03 3077433<br />
great-grandchildren.<br />
Messages to Schou family<br />
PO Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
7740. At Neville’s request<br />
aprivate cremation will be<br />
held.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
FDANZ<br />
03 3077433<br />
STRINGER Shirley: On<br />
<strong>April</strong> 9,<strong>2022</strong>. Peacefully at<br />
Terrace View Retirement<br />
Village, <strong>Ashburton</strong>, aged<br />
85 years. Dearly loved<br />
wife and soulmate of the<br />
late Blair. Much loved<br />
mother and motherin-law<br />
of Barbara and<br />
Peter, and Vicki and Gary.<br />
Much loved MaofDevina<br />
(Indonesia). Cherished<br />
Nana to Jordan and Anna,<br />
Louis and Michelle, Josef<br />
and Emily and Maddison<br />
and adored great-Nana to<br />
Sophie, Lucy, William, Aylah<br />
and Juliette. “A beautiful<br />
heart, a warm smile and<br />
always ready with adinner<br />
invite.” Reunited with Dad.<br />
Messages to the Stringer<br />
family c/- P O Box 472,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. In lieu of<br />
flowers donations to St John<br />
Ambulance, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
would be appreciated and<br />
may be made online at<br />
bit.ly/sstringer0904.<br />
Shirley’s interment will be<br />
private and her Celebration<br />
of Life will be held at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Baptist Church,<br />
Cass street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> on<br />
Wednesday <strong>April</strong> 20, <strong>2022</strong><br />
commencing at 2.00pm.<br />
Please wear something<br />
colourful to help us<br />
celebrateShirley’s life.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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Family Notices<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
AYERS: Lynda Rose,<br />
24.01. 1931 to 10. 03.<br />
<strong>2022</strong>. Following our<br />
Aunty’s death, the nieces<br />
and nephews would<br />
like to acknowledge the<br />
expressions of sympathy<br />
through cards, messages<br />
and support following her<br />
death at Rosebank. To<br />
those who attended the<br />
funeral serviceatPaterson’s<br />
Chapel, and to those who<br />
travelled to Rangiora<br />
Methodist Cemetery<br />
for the burial. Special<br />
appreciation to Rev John<br />
Meredith who officiated<br />
at Paterson’s, to Penny<br />
the organist, those who<br />
assisted with the service<br />
and to Paterson’s for their<br />
guidance. Thank you to<br />
Jack Ayers who officiated<br />
at the burial. The family<br />
would like to acknowledge<br />
Diana Dynes who was a<br />
special friend to Lynda and<br />
who cared for her ‘Lucy’.<br />
We would like to thank<br />
the Management and<br />
dedicatedstaff at Rosebank<br />
Resthome who cared for<br />
Lynda over the last 5years.<br />
Many thanks to Rachel who<br />
provided refreshments for<br />
us all following the burial at<br />
Rangiora.<br />
THOMSON: Matthew Hylton,<br />
6July 1972 to 6th March<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
Matthew’s family wouldlike<br />
to thank everyone for their<br />
love and support. For the<br />
cards, flowers, messages<br />
and phone calls. To all<br />
who helped and attended<br />
Matthew’s service.<br />
The InnerWheel Ladies and<br />
Trotts Gardens Catering for<br />
the lovely food, especially<br />
the egg sandwiches,<br />
Matthew’s favourite.<br />
There are no words to<br />
adequately express the<br />
supportand wonderful care<br />
Matthew received from the<br />
amazing Medical Staff of<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital,<br />
thank you.<br />
Please accept this<br />
message as our personal<br />
acknowledgement.<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
RISELEY,Mary(Molly)<br />
31/08/1929 -28/03/<strong>2022</strong><br />
Bob, Elaine,Linda and family<br />
would like to express their<br />
gratitude for the support<br />
they received after the<br />
loss of adearly loved wife,<br />
mother, grandmother and<br />
great-grandmother.<br />
We acknowledge the staff of<br />
Rosebank Lifecarefor taking<br />
such great care of Molly<br />
during her staywith them.<br />
To St John Ambulance and<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital staff<br />
who have assisted Molly<br />
over the last few years, Dr<br />
Diane Young and all at Three<br />
Rivers Health and Grantand<br />
staff at Netherby Pharmacy.<br />
She was always sograteful<br />
forthe help she received.<br />
We would like to say thank<br />
you to all the wonderful<br />
friends, neighbours and<br />
relatives for the cards,<br />
flowers, baking, phone calls<br />
and visits while Molly was<br />
unwell and following her<br />
death.<br />
Thank you to all who<br />
attended her funeral, and<br />
to Jim Harrington for doing<br />
such a great job leading<br />
the service, and to Helen<br />
Harrington for being so<br />
supportive. Also thank<br />
you to Jim Young for his<br />
assistance over the past<br />
months and during the<br />
service.<br />
We would like to express<br />
our appreciation to Jo<br />
Metcalf and staff at Memory<br />
Funerals for their help and<br />
guidance atsuch adifficult<br />
time.<br />
It is a comfort for the<br />
family to know so many<br />
people regarded Molly<br />
as a good friend. Please<br />
accept this as our personal<br />
acknowledgement<br />
Memorial Service<br />
MEMORIAL FOR<br />
JIM SMALL<br />
Please join us fora<br />
Memorial to celebrate<br />
Jim (Frederick James) Small.<br />
Friday29<strong>April</strong><br />
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46 Keenan’s Road,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
All welcome<br />
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NEWS<br />
10 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Tayla Davidsonwill represent New Zealand at the World Karate FederationOceania Champs.<br />
Tayla makes NZ team<br />
BY MICK JENSEN<br />
Rakaia’sTaylaDavidson will representNew<br />
Zealandatthe World Karate Federation<br />
Oceania Champs in New CaledoniainJune<br />
andhas also been selected to attend atraining<br />
camp that could sheher selected for theWKF<br />
WorldChampionshipsinTurkeyinOctober.<br />
The<strong>Ashburton</strong>Collegestudentisbackon<br />
trackwithher karate dreamsafteracovid<br />
ravaged 2021haltedinternational travel and<br />
competitionand forced thecancellationof<br />
regionaland national tournaments.<br />
Tayla said shewas stokedand excited to be<br />
be selectedfor the Oceaniaevent and was<br />
looking forwardtorepresenting her country<br />
again. She hadtravelled to Croatia,England<br />
andAustralia previouslytorepresentNew<br />
Zealandand wasproud to have another<br />
opportunity.<br />
The Oceania champswill bringtogether<br />
someofthe bestkarateexponentsfrom the<br />
regionand theNZteam, includingcoaches<br />
andsupporters, is likely to number 70.<br />
Tayla said this year was shaping up to be a<br />
goodyearandshe wasveryhappy to havebeen<br />
selected for thehigh performance training<br />
camp.<br />
Shehopedtoimpress coaches at thethreedaycampand<br />
to be selected fortheWKF<br />
Cadet, Junior andU21 World Championships<br />
inKonya, Turkey fromOctober 2620.<br />
The 15yearold travelsup to Christchurch<br />
for training twice aweekand uptofourtimes<br />
when sheisnearing abiggerevent.She also<br />
trainsinthe garage at home.<br />
Shestartedinthesport ofkarate as asixyearold<br />
andwas unbeaten in herdivisionfor<br />
threestraight years.<br />
Tayla hasbeenanational championforthe<br />
past threeyears in kumite (fighting).<br />
Hot honey cross buns<br />
Thismakesanice soft bunand can be mixed<br />
in acake mixer for minimalmess. It’s afun<br />
way to spend aday with the kids.<br />
Ingredients<br />
1kgflour<br />
1<br />
⁄2 cup honey<br />
1Tbsp driedyeast<br />
240gsoftenedbutterorplantbasedbutter<br />
200ml milkorsoy milk<br />
water<br />
1<br />
⁄2 tsp salt<br />
2tsp cinnamon<br />
2tsp mixed spice<br />
1tsp ginger<br />
zest2oranges<br />
1cup sultanas<br />
apricot jam<br />
Method<br />
In acakestand mixer or abreadmaker<br />
addflour, honey,yeast,butter, milk, salt,<br />
spicesand orange zest.<br />
Turnonmixer then slowly add justenough<br />
water to formasoft dough. Kneaduntilitis<br />
notstickyany more thenfold in the fruit.<br />
Cover with adamptea towel then leave to<br />
risefor an hourortwo.<br />
Punch dough down thendivide into12<br />
equalsized buns, cover with atea toweland<br />
leave to riseagain until double in size.<br />
Preheat ovento180degC and make athick<br />
paste out of flour andwater to formthe cross.<br />
Bakeuntilthe cross sets, about 15 minutes,<br />
then brush over aglaze of apricot jam mixed<br />
with alittle hotwater.<br />
Place back in the oven for another 1520<br />
minutes, untilbrownall over.<br />
Glaze again,theneat with lots of butter.<br />
~ODT<br />
Complete<br />
Local Care<br />
Since 1982
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NEWS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
11<br />
The Plains complex gets back on track<br />
Thisweekend heraldsan<br />
Eastercelebration atthe<br />
Plains Railway andHistorical<br />
Museum in Tinwald.<br />
The liftingofgovernment<br />
restrictionsaroundgathering<br />
limitsand vaccinepassports<br />
allowsthe site to opentothe<br />
public after athree month<br />
enforced break.<br />
Under Red Traffic Light<br />
System regulations,the<br />
restriction of visitornumbers<br />
was impossiblefor volunteer<br />
staff to manage,due to the<br />
openness of thesite. But<br />
restrictionshavechanged.<br />
Theprecinct is open this<br />
Saturday andSunday from<br />
11amto4pm,entry is via cash<br />
donation.<br />
Thelargest coalfired<br />
locomotive in theSouth<br />
Island, will be hauling the<br />
Easter eggspress,along with<br />
miniaturetrain rides<br />
operatingatthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Steam andModel Engineers<br />
track.<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Fire Museum<br />
willbeshowcasingtheir<br />
acclaimed heritagecollection<br />
of equipment and<br />
memorabiliafromthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Volunteer Fire<br />
Brigade.<br />
Membersofthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Woodworkerswillbecrafting<br />
uniquewoodwork itemsin<br />
their workshop.<br />
TheLynnMuseumwillopen<br />
dependent on staff availability<br />
and the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Aviation<br />
Museum willhave an aircraft<br />
cockpit ondisplay.<br />
Thevillagedisplay<br />
buildings househundreds of<br />
items,from homewares to<br />
tractors,reminiscentof<br />
pioneering days,complete<br />
with aworking stationary<br />
enginedisplay.<br />
Forthe kids,therewillbea<br />
bunny egg hunt, with eggs<br />
hiddeninthe village<br />
buildings,along with Easter<br />
colouringactivitiesinthe<br />
stationwaitingroom.<br />
Thepopup playground will<br />
provide inflatablefun forthe<br />
kids to enjoy andNigendys<br />
food trailer will be serving a<br />
variety of hotfoodsand<br />
delicious bakedgoods withthe<br />
Shot Ash/Rakvan serving<br />
coffee, hot chocolate and cold<br />
drinks.<br />
If you are interestedin<br />
volunteering, feel free to chat<br />
to staffonsiteasnew members<br />
arewarmlywelcomed.<br />
Visitthe PlainsRailway's<br />
Facebook page forfurther<br />
information.<br />
Members of the groups onsite:<br />
From left Bill Healey (<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Woodworkers) ,John<br />
Millichamp (Lynn Museum), Ian<br />
Moore (<strong>Ashburton</strong> Fire<br />
Museum), Malcolm Taylor<br />
(<strong>Ashburton</strong> Steam &Model<br />
Engineers) and Lorayne Oakley<br />
(The Plains Railway).<br />
World musical<br />
coming to town<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>music loversare in<br />
for treat whenthe longawaited<br />
showThe World of Musicals<br />
Concert comestotown in early<br />
July.<br />
Thestirringmusical concert<br />
theatre experience hasgraced<br />
stages across the globe and<br />
featuresanensemble of multitalented<br />
performing artists who<br />
will recreateclassic hits,<br />
emotive ballads, bigscreen<br />
anthemsand iconic show tunes.<br />
Theproduction featuresa<br />
revueofwellknown musical<br />
theatre hitsincluding classics<br />
from TheLion King, Mamma<br />
Mia,WeWill RockYou, The<br />
Mikado,The Piratesof<br />
Penzance, The Phantom of the<br />
Opera, The Rocky Horror<br />
PictureShow,JesusChrist<br />
Superstar,Les Misé rables and<br />
TheBluesBrothers.<br />
Theshow will offer<br />
somethingfor all ages.<br />
Originally The World of<br />
Musicals was set to be on stage<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong> inMay last year,<br />
butbecauseofcovid it was<br />
rescheduled to October.<br />
It will now be performed on<br />
July 2atthe <strong>Ashburton</strong>Event<br />
Centre.<br />
Ticketsfor the show are<br />
availablefromthe box office or<br />
event centrewebsite<br />
(ateventcentre.co.nz).<br />
Chocolate product recall<br />
Ferreroisextending itsrecall<br />
of Kinder chocolate products<br />
due to possiblecontamination<br />
with salmonella bacteria.<br />
Affected products are part of<br />
aglobalrecall of arange of<br />
Kinder brandedchocolates<br />
madeinaBelgianfactory, says<br />
deputy directorgeneralNew<br />
Zealand Food Safety,Vincent<br />
Arbuckle.<br />
“Thepreviousrecall<br />
covered named products with<br />
bestbefore datesup to 7<br />
October <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
“Products under recall have<br />
expanded to include any<br />
Kinder product made in<br />
Belgium, includingall batches<br />
and date ranges. All product<br />
affectedbythe recall will have<br />
‘Made in Belgium’onthe label.<br />
Ferrero has confirmedthe<br />
following products have been<br />
imported:<br />
All batches of Kinder<br />
Surprise Maxi Eggs (100g)<br />
White, Natoons, Frozen,<br />
Christmas and Miraculous<br />
Range.<br />
All batches and sizesof<br />
KinderMini Eggs Hazelnut<br />
All batches of Kinder<br />
HappyMomentsBallotin<br />
(190g) (Christmas product)<br />
All batches of Kinder (133g)<br />
withaplush toy (Christmas<br />
product)<br />
Theseproducts were soldat<br />
retail stores throughout New<br />
Zealand includingNew World,<br />
Pak’n Save,Four Square,<br />
Countdown, FreshChoice,<br />
SuperValue, Kmart and The<br />
Warehouse stores. Some are<br />
also available at small retail<br />
stores.<br />
“Thekey thingtoremember<br />
is to check the label of Kinder<br />
chocolates,ifitsays‘Made in<br />
Belgium’itwill be covered by<br />
therecall andshould be<br />
thrown away or returnedtothe<br />
place of purchase.<br />
‘‘If you or afamily member<br />
haseaten product affectedby<br />
therecall andhave concerns<br />
foryour health, seekmedical<br />
advice.’’<br />
Salmonella infectioncan<br />
spread between people,soif<br />
yoususpect youare affected<br />
please wash yourhands<br />
thoroughly and avoid<br />
preparingfood for othersif<br />
possible.<br />
For uptodate information<br />
on the recall, visit onlineat<br />
mpi.govt.nz<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
News<br />
Issue 10<br />
<strong>14</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
Head of Senior School Message<br />
What aTerm!<br />
This term has really thrown us some curve balls,<br />
butweare nearlythere!<br />
I would like to acknowledge all our whānau,<br />
kaimahi and ākonga for all their mahi over this<br />
term, and for managing through the Emergency<br />
CoverPlan rotations.<br />
Iknow the balance ofkeeping up with school<br />
work, family life and work commitments is<br />
challenging. The students have demonstrated our AshColl Values by<br />
beingresponsive, self-managingand resilient.<br />
Well-being<br />
With the recent COVID casesand students returning to campus,itcan be<br />
overwhelming forsenior studentsasthey trytocatch up onmissedwork,<br />
finish internal assessments and maybe, for some, manage the lingering<br />
effects of COVID; all while trying to balancesocial,sporting andworklife.<br />
During this period of transitioningback to school,focusing on thethings<br />
thathelp maintainwell-being become increasingly important.<br />
Following aresome suggestions from Sport NZ on howtosupportthe<br />
mental health of young people.<br />
Young people can focus on the following six factors to help anchor<br />
them,which whānau canhelpwith,inorder to remain balancedand<br />
healthy-both physically and mentally:<br />
1. Controllables: Concentrateonthe things thatmatterand the things<br />
they can control –and beattentive totheir internal experiences<br />
(thoughts, feelings, sensations); take time to acknowledge and<br />
accept them; and then gently bring their attention backtothe task at<br />
hand.<br />
2. Routines: Maintain consistent routines (sleep, nutrition, wake-up<br />
time, study, social time). It reminds their brains that itissafe todial<br />
the stress response back, and enables them to focus on what is<br />
helpful.<br />
3. Connection: Stay connectedtotheir purpose,values and goals. Keep<br />
up regular contactwith their supportsystems.Intimesofchallenge,<br />
we need to increase support, as they might need to reach out more<br />
than usual.<br />
4. Behaviours: Do the basics of personal self-care (quality food, time<br />
with loved ones, mindfulness etc) and ensure they put themselves<br />
first. Deliberately seekout people and things that make themhappy.<br />
5. Opportunities: Promote agrowth mindset. Everyone ishaving to<br />
changeplans andbehaviours.Ifthey can focusonthe opportunities<br />
that the new plan presents, they will come through this in abetter<br />
place.<br />
6. Time Management: Allocate aspecific amount of time in theirday to<br />
focus on Coronavirus and Government updates, what-ifs, worry etc.<br />
This will allow their brain toengage fully when they’re required to<br />
focus on otheractivities.<br />
Recovering from COVID<br />
When our ākonga arereturning afterCOVID we areseeing thatfatigueis<br />
acommon symptom.<br />
It is advised (New Zealand’s Science Media Centre) that if you have<br />
fatigue, muscle weakness, etc, do not ‘pushthrough’. Do not think that<br />
youcan exercise your wayout of this.<br />
Commencing exercise too early may increase the risk of Long-COVID. If<br />
you dohave symptoms of Long COVID (ongoing, or newly developing<br />
symptoms), please seek help.<br />
The main advicefor recovering fromCOVID appearstobe:<br />
• Don’t overdo it –ifyou feel youneed rest,thenrest.<br />
• Begin with avery low level ofactivity, and very slowly increase –<br />
interspersed with regular planned breaks throughout theday.<br />
• Begin with some fun things, and things that won’t matter if you stop<br />
forabreak.<br />
• Maintain ahealthydiet.<br />
• Ask forhelp from friends andfamily.<br />
• The current consensusisthatexercise should not be undertaken until<br />
the individual has been completely symptom-free for atleast seven<br />
days.<br />
• When exercise is restarted it is advisable to easeback into it slowly.<br />
• Adequate sleep, good nutrition, hydration, and social connection are<br />
alsovitaltohelp yourecover well.<br />
Holiday Break<br />
Enjoythe Easter Break:rest,eat andslowdown.<br />
Ilook forward toseeing all the ākonga back after the holidays, ready to<br />
engage in learning.<br />
‘When the storm hits,the boatsinthe harbourdrop anchor.<br />
If theydon’t,theyget swept out to sea.<br />
Droppinganchor does not makethe storm go away,<br />
but instead keeps theboat steady until thestorm passes’. Sport NZ<br />
AbbeyBruce<br />
Head of SeniorSchool<br />
The<br />
AshColl<br />
Way<br />
Staff Farewell<br />
Brian Molyneux<br />
We are sorry tobe farewelling Brian Molyneux, Head of Department<br />
Digital Technology,from<strong>Ashburton</strong> College at the end of thisterm.<br />
Brian has had two teaching periods at <strong>Ashburton</strong> College. Firstly, this<br />
was from 2012-20<strong>14</strong> also as Head of Department Digital Technology, and<br />
additionallyteaching HardMaterials Technologytojuniorstudents.<br />
Brian then spent two years at Mount Hutt College, from 20<strong>14</strong>-2016, but<br />
returned to College inJuly of 2016, again asHead of Department and<br />
Teacher of DigitalTechnology.<br />
Since June 2017 Brian has also held aKāhui Ako (Hakatere Community of<br />
Learning),Within-College Teacher-in-Charge of Achievement Data Systems<br />
position.<br />
During ayear’s leave in2019 Brian and his wife and family returned to<br />
the UK and the Isle of Man, for family reasons. While there, Brian had the<br />
interesting and rewarding experience of working asEducation Manager at<br />
the Isle of Man Prison. Brian had previously taught on the Isle ofMan prior<br />
to coming to New Zealandin2005.<br />
Throughout his teaching career Brian has focused on developing systems<br />
to monitor and provide early indications ofand alerts regarding ‘at-risk’<br />
students. This included tracking systems and using student data todirect<br />
andinformlearning,with information availabletosupportteachers.<br />
With a B.Sc. in Information Management, Brian was well-poised to make<br />
analysis of student data intelligible and useful, thus managing the<br />
information in order toenhancelearning.<br />
At College he is well-regarded and acknowledged as aconscientious staff<br />
member,passionate abouthis subjectand having achievedexcellentwork<br />
in making studentdataavailabletosupport decision-making and planning.<br />
Brian has anumber of interests, including guitar (playing and building),<br />
mechanicalengineering,homerenovation and motorcycle restoration.<br />
The call of home can be strong and, when they leave Mid Canterbury at<br />
Easter,Brian and his family arereturning to theIsle of Man. This also seems<br />
an appropriate place for amotorcycle enthusiast! Brian is at pains to be<br />
sure we understandthatthe Isle of Manisnot the UK –itisaself-governing<br />
British Crowndependency!<br />
In acknowledging Brian and his work, weare farewelling astaff member<br />
who contributed alot of ‘good work’, quietly, without fanfare, and without<br />
‘pushing hisown barrow’.<br />
Brian’s capabilities, contributions, and himself as a person will be missed<br />
and we thank him sincerely for his contributions. With our appreciation, he<br />
and the family are wished very well as they leave their New Zealand life and<br />
returntoformerhome roots.<br />
Information<br />
Please notethe following variations to two<br />
forthcoming schooldays, in Term Two.<br />
College Closed Thursday12May forthe<br />
purpose of an ACCORD Teacher Only Day<br />
Please notethatthe College will be closed fornormalinstruction<br />
on this day, in order to undertakeanACCORD Teacher Only Day.<br />
These Teacher Only Days were allocatedinthe Accord<br />
between the MinistryofEducation, NZEI Te RiuRoa,<br />
andPPTATeWehengarua, and arebeing held throughout<br />
New Zealand on set days forregions.<br />
Thedaysare set aside to supportthe implementation of<br />
changes to NCEA, and wider strengthening of curriculum,<br />
progress and achievementpractice.<br />
We do ask thatyou makealternativearrangements foryour<br />
sons/daughters on this dayand thank youfor your support.<br />
Parent/Student/SubjectTeacher Interviews<br />
and Early Closures<br />
Thursday19May and Tuesday24May<br />
2:30pm –8:00pm, Hotel<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Theinterviews arefor all year levels.<br />
ForYear 9students, interviews arewith subjectteachers only,<br />
notoption teachers.<br />
Thelength of interviewswill be fiveminutesper subject.<br />
It is expected that studentsattend,with theirparents/caregivers,<br />
in order to be part of the three-way conversation.<br />
Onlinebookings –you willbeadvised earlyTermTworegarding this<br />
process; plusarrangements if youdon’t have an online facility.<br />
School Early Closure-Both Days,from1:20pm<br />
PleaseNote: schoolearly closure for all students,<br />
at 1:20pm,onboth of these twodays.<br />
Theclosures areBoardofTrustees approved.<br />
Congratulations<br />
Summer Sports TournamentWeek<br />
As advised in our last newsletter, this annual event had fixtures<br />
scheduled from Sunday27March through until Sunday03<strong>April</strong>. While<br />
therewereanumber of cancellations due to COVIDrestrictions,itwas<br />
superbtohavesome codes able to hold events.<br />
This week we report on the final two events, being the New Zealand<br />
AonMaadi Rowing Championships and the 3x3Basketball Event.<br />
Congratulations<br />
BronzeMedalGainedatNew Zealand<br />
AonMaadi Rowing Championships<br />
Informationprovided by Year 12 Student Lily Davidson<br />
During the week of 28 March–03 <strong>April</strong> asquadoftwelverowers headed<br />
to Twizel, Lake Ruataniwha to compete in the AON New Zealand<br />
SecondarySchools’Rowing Championships‘Maadi Cup’.<br />
It was anexciting week for the squad, with everyone pleased tobeout<br />
racing for the last time of the season. Twizel put out some great weather,<br />
providinggreat racing conditions meaning minimal delays throughoutthe<br />
week.<br />
It was abig week for everyone with six days of racing being completed.<br />
Heats took place on the Monday and Tuesday, with many of our crews<br />
making it past this point toland spots inquarter-finals, and repechages to<br />
takeplacelater in the week.<br />
Wednesday and Thursday were busy for most, with almost everyone out<br />
on the water fighting through repechages and quarter-finals toprogress<br />
through to semis,with most earning their place.<br />
The remaining rowers were still kept competitive, competing in Dand<br />
CFinals onThursday, while the rest continued powering through semi’s<br />
battling forplaces in Aand Bfinals.<br />
Aand BFinals for Five Crews<br />
An impressive totaloffivecrewsmadeittotheAand BFinals.<br />
BronzeMedal<br />
TheGirls’Under16CoxedQuadsecured aplaceinthe AFinaland,most<br />
impressively, rowed their way to aBronze Medal finish, making the<br />
week even moreworthwhile.<br />
(Pictured above,lefttoright): Honor Bradford, Sienna Skilling,Sophie Gibson,<br />
Isabel Wall,LilyDavidson (Cox), Justin Wall (Coach).<br />
This result was achieved following a3rd placing in their Heat, 1st in<br />
the Repechage; 2nd in the Semi-Final. The rowing process gives every<br />
opportunitytoplaceashighly as possible.<br />
Theteam on the waterwith their medals (pictured left, front to back):<br />
Isabel Wall,Sophie Gibson, Sienna Skilling,Honor Bradford, Lily Davidson<br />
(cox).<br />
Overall -the <strong>Ashburton</strong>College Rowers AchievedSome GreatResults<br />
It is important totake results inthe context of the number of competitors<br />
and boats at this event, even in this year where numbers were reduced by<br />
those with COVID or isolating due to home contacts.<br />
At closeofentries this year,organisershad just on <strong>14</strong>00 students enteredin<br />
this largest school sports eventinthe SouthernHemisphere.<br />
BFinals–1st Place<br />
Girls’ Under 16 Single Sculls<br />
- Sophie Gibson: Heat-2nd;<br />
Quarterfinal -2nd; Semi Final -6th.<br />
Girls’ Under 16 Double Sculls - Isabel Wall,Sophie Gibson: Heat-1st;<br />
QuarterFinal -2nd; Semi Final -6th.<br />
BFinals–Additional Placings<br />
Girls’ Under 16 Double Sculls - SiennaSkilling,Honor Bradford:<br />
Heat-2nd; QuarterFinal -4th;<br />
Semi Final -5th; BFinal -4th.<br />
Boys’Under 18 Single Sculls - Matthew Pearce:Heat-3rd,<br />
QuarterFinal -3rd, Semi Final -7th,<br />
BFinal -5th.<br />
Other<br />
Boys’Under 17 Single Sculls - Tim Connelly-Whyte: Heat-8th.<br />
Girls’ Under 17 CoxedFour - Mia Chambers,Leah Reid,<br />
Isla Connelly-Whyte,<br />
Honor Bradford, Lily Davidson (cox):<br />
Heat-6th; Repechage -6th.<br />
Boys’Under 17 Double Sculls - IzaccCarr, TimConnelly-Whyte:Heat-6th.<br />
Boys’Under 18 Single Sculls - Zane Cameron: Heat-4th;<br />
Quarterfinal -5th.<br />
Girls’ Under 16 CoxedFour<br />
- Mia Chambers, Leah Reid,<br />
Isla Connelly-Whyte,Honor Bradford,<br />
Chloe Braas (cox): Heat-6th,<br />
Repechage -6th.<br />
Boys’Under 18 Double Sculls - Zane Cameron, Matthew Pearce:<br />
Heat-4th, Repechage -3rd.
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
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Issue 10<br />
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Congratulations<br />
(Pictured above,lefttoright): Girls’Under 17 CoxedFour MiaChambers,<br />
Isla Connelly-Whyte,Leah Reid,Honor Bradford,Lily Davidson (cox).<br />
CFinal –1st Place<br />
Boys’Under 16 Single Sculls - IzaccCarr: Heat-3rd;QuarterFinal -5th;<br />
DFinals–7th Place<br />
Girls’ Under 16 Double Sculls -<br />
Mia Chambers, Leah Reid: Heat-4th;<br />
QuarterFinal -8th.<br />
Appreciation<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College is most appreciative ofthe huge hours put in by Coach<br />
Justin Wall in preparing rowers foreventsand this pinnacle eventfor rowers.<br />
We acknowledge, also, the hard graft put in on the water bythe students<br />
themselves. Thisisnot a‘soft-training’sport!<br />
Thank you too, tothe number of parents who assisted at different times<br />
during the week. Without this support a team would not be as easily able to<br />
attend,orcompetewith success.<br />
Aoraki 3x3Basketball Tournament<br />
This washeldin<strong>Ashburton</strong>,atthe EA Networks Centre on Wednesday<br />
30 March, with College having eleven teams competing across the<br />
competitiveand festival grades.<br />
Manager for the day, Andrew Shepherd, said results weren’t kept for the<br />
festival grade,but our six junior teams all competed strongly.<br />
All teams and Andrew were kept busy throughout the day with duty<br />
responsibilities between games.<br />
3×3 is played onahalf court, with one hoop,two teams, and three players<br />
per team (and up to one substitute), and no coach on court. Coaches or<br />
instructors have arole in helping in preparing for competitions or raising<br />
skill level of players.<br />
One of the biggest strengths of 3×3 is described as its simplicity, both in<br />
terms of rules and in terms of required facilities. Accordingly it can be held<br />
in arange of settings,using iconic landmarks as backdrops.<br />
It is widely played throughout the world instreet courts, yards, parks,<br />
squares, basketball courts and gyms. InJune 2017, 3×3 was officially<br />
announced as anew Olympic sporttodebut at the 2020 Summer Olympic<br />
Games in Tokyo, Japan; which were held in 2021.<br />
(Pictured right,<br />
lefttoright): The<br />
winning Senior Boys’<br />
team of<br />
Denzel Banghal,<br />
Caleb McNulty,<br />
Ethan Reodique,<br />
Riley Sa.<br />
(Pictured left,<br />
lefttoright):<br />
Boys’Under 18<br />
Double Sculls<br />
Matthew Pearce<br />
and<br />
Zane Cameron.<br />
Placings<br />
Senior Boys’CompetitiveGrade –1st Place<br />
From the eight teams, the balance of which were from Waitaki Boys’ High<br />
School (two teams); Waimate High School and Mount Hutt College (two<br />
teams), <strong>Ashburton</strong> College gained 1st,4th and 5th placings.<br />
Senior Girls’ Competitive Grade –1st Place<br />
Again, the College teams performed well,with <strong>Ashburton</strong>Whiteemerging<br />
as the front-runners, and <strong>Ashburton</strong> College Red inthird place. The other<br />
twocompeting schools were Waimate High School and MountHutt College.<br />
(Pictured left): TheSenior<br />
Girls’Red andWhite first<br />
and third-placed team<br />
members.<br />
(Backrow,lefttoright):<br />
GelaeyaHadfield (Red<br />
team), EvaKelly (White),<br />
ClaudiaThomas (Red),<br />
Amelie Robertson(Red),<br />
Jorja Abernethy (White).<br />
(Front row, left to right):<br />
LauraWinchester (White),<br />
Holly Sa (White),<br />
Lucy Pearce (White).<br />
Players forming the six junior teamswere:<br />
Junior Girls–two teams<br />
Casey Cousins, Libby Feutz, GraceJohnston, PennyMarriott,MillaOverend,<br />
RubyPatterson,Lily Rosevear andAlly Thomas.<br />
Junior Boys –four teams<br />
Ranz Buenafe, Brandon Burrowes, Daniel Ditmer, Liam Elliott,Nikau Forsyth-<br />
Pakinga, Suliasi Hala’ufia, Josh King, Taniela Palavi, Riley Prendergast,<br />
Olly Prince, Jack Spicer, Jack Strawbridge, Dante Tait, Jonny Thorpe,<br />
Alex Urquhart, Niel Vicente,James Wood,William Woods.<br />
Target Shooting -NationalsSuccess for<br />
CharlotteMcKenzie and Madi Tourle<br />
Target Shooting NewZealand Nationals were held over Friday-Sunday<br />
25-27 March. These were postponed from their usual August date in<br />
2021 –due to the customaryCOVID impacts!<br />
This is the pinnacle eventinindoor shooting,which is whatthe majorityof<br />
shooters areinvolved in.<br />
Team Manager Nina McKenzie said that <strong>Ashburton</strong> College should be very<br />
proud to have had twostudents at this event: CharlotteMcKenzie (Year 12)<br />
and Madi Tourle (Year 11).<br />
The National Championships are known amongst shooters as the ‘North-<br />
South’, because they have to be selectedinto aNorth or South Island team<br />
in order to compete.<br />
Venues<br />
Target Shooting New Zealand, asthe host body, has always been able to<br />
hold this eventmid-August at one venue,and alternating between the two<br />
islands.However,this year forthe first time,(and only,the shooters hope) it<br />
washeld overtwo venues.<br />
TheNorth Island shooters were in Palmerston North at the same time as the<br />
South Island shot in Christchurch, connectedvia livefeed.<br />
Each venue had approximately seventy shooters present, across all teams.<br />
Theweather wasunseasonably warm forthis match, ensuring thatsighting<br />
was not always perfect. Itmust be noted that itisvery unusual to be<br />
shooting at atimeofyear which is normally allocatedtopre-season training.<br />
Teams<br />
Selection into ateam involves nomination forselection, and then attending<br />
sanctioned open championships around New Zealand,fromwhich thetop<br />
threescoresare averaged on to aranking list.<br />
Teams present were Junior (Under 21), Women’s,Men’s,Open and Veteran<br />
(60+ years).<br />
Selections<br />
Charlotte was selected toboth the South Island Junior and Women’s<br />
teams,and Madi wasselectedintothe South Island Junior team.<br />
Nina said that this is, ofitself, awonderful feat as there were multiple<br />
university age members in these teams at Junior level (including AshColl<br />
Alumni, Shania Harrison-Lee).<br />
Format<br />
The format ofthe weekend was reduced (due to COVID), with practice on<br />
the Fridaynight; Island matches all daySaturday, and International matches<br />
on the Sunday.<br />
The traditional formal dinner, photos and prize-giving on Sunday evening<br />
were cancelled.<br />
Junior Match<br />
TheJunior matchopened the eventbrightand early on Saturdaymorning,<br />
with both Madi and Charlotte shooting in the opening round.<br />
(Pictured above): Thewaiting area,with members of the South Island Junior<br />
Team. CharlotteMcKenzie (fourth from the left) and Madi Tourle (far right), in<br />
asomewhathistoric moment, with masks showing the era.<br />
Madi had asteady opening target, whilst Charlotte produced the first<br />
‘possible’ of100.08 toset the competition alight, and lay down astrong<br />
challenge to the North.<br />
In the double card round to follow, Madi found her usual excellent form,<br />
with awonderful 196.07; and Charlotte continued to apply pressure with a<br />
195.10.<br />
Thefinal single card round sawastrong finish from Charlotte with 98.05.<br />
Madi’s final target was not at her usual standard but her overall score and<br />
performanceissomething she can be proud of.<br />
Sole South WinOverthe North<br />
The South Island Juniors blazed afantastic score totake amuch-coveted<br />
win over the North.<br />
This was, in fact, the only win the South Island had all day: 3891.169 to<br />
3888.176.<br />
Both girlscan certainly be very proud of being apartofthe winning side.<br />
South Island Women’s Team<br />
Charlotte then returnedtothe mound forthe South Island Women’steam.<br />
Again, the course of fire was asingle, adouble and asingle. Having had<br />
arecent COVID infection, Charlotte was more fatigued than usual but<br />
approachedthe matchwell.<br />
She opened strongly with a98.02, but fell foul of the tester in the double,<br />
thus losing some points. However, her final single of96.03 rounded out a<br />
goodmatch.<br />
TheSouth Island Women succumbed to the North by amarginof30points.<br />
NewZealand Team Announcements -Under 21 Team for Charlotte<br />
New Zealand teams were announced at the conclusion of the matches,and<br />
arepresentedfor an international matchagainst GreatBritain.<br />
Charlotte was very proud to be named in the New Zealand Under 21<br />
(Junior) team.<br />
Shooting with her New Zealand team matesonSundayshe opened with a<br />
stunning 99, and followedthis with areally sound double to scorestrongly.<br />
TheGreat Britain teams will shoot at home and the New Zealand scores are<br />
sealed awaitingthis.<br />
(Pictured right): CharlotteMcKenzie<br />
shooting her international matchfor<br />
New Zealand against GreatBritain.<br />
Veteran’sMatch<br />
Long-time <strong>Ashburton</strong> College Coach<br />
Bryan Hunter, was also in attendance<br />
in the Veteran’sMatch.<br />
(Pictured above): Showing most of the local Mid Canterbury contingent,<br />
which had arecordfourteen shooters present.<br />
(Included in this photo is): Madi Tourle (front row, left); <strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Coach Bryan Hunter (front row, second left); and Charlotte McKenzie (back<br />
row, second from the right).<br />
(Pictured above, left and right):<br />
Madi Tourle and CharlotteMcKenzie<br />
in formal attire, with medals and<br />
tools of the trade to the fore.<br />
(Pictured right, left and right):<br />
Madi and Charlotte, with Charlotte’s<br />
New Zealand Blazer pocket showing.<br />
Summary<br />
Nina concluded, saying, this<br />
experience was wonderful for both<br />
girls.<br />
They nowturntheir focus to the start<br />
of the season and thefirst sanctioned<br />
Open Championship weekend, to<br />
be run by their own association, Mid<br />
Canterbury, and Madi’s home club<br />
Phoenix.<br />
This event, on 22-24 <strong>April</strong>, begins their campaign for selection to the<br />
Nationals in August of this year,tobeheld in Palmerston North.<br />
Positions at this match are highly coveted, and selection regularly comes<br />
down to less than apoint. <strong>Ashburton</strong>College will have anumberofcapable<br />
students being nominatedfor selection.
NEWS<br />
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www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Anzac Day services impacted by covid<br />
We willremember them ... always<br />
Anzac Day remembrance ceremonies<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong>will go ahead, butona<br />
smaller scale than past yearsdue to<br />
covid,RSA <strong>Ashburton</strong> president Merv<br />
Brentonsays.<br />
Thedawn service at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Cenotaph on BaringSquareWest and<br />
theCivic Service andwreath laying will<br />
go ahead (minus the parademarch), but<br />
there will be no cemetery service.<br />
Mr Brenton saidgroups that would<br />
normally supply awreath for the civic<br />
service were asked to deliver named<br />
wreathstothe LintonLoungeatthe RSA<br />
on Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 24 between 1pm and<br />
4pm.<br />
‘‘The cadets willbelaying all wreaths.<br />
Orgroups could choosetolay their own<br />
wreathsattheir convenience after the<br />
civic serviceiscompleted,’’ he said.<br />
Groups willneed to assemble around<br />
thecenotaph, rather than in parade<br />
formation, beingmindful of others, wear<br />
masks and maintaining social<br />
distancing.<br />
There were alsolikely to be fewer<br />
services heldinthe surrounding<br />
districts, butthey would be confirmed<br />
closer to the day, he said. Some, such as<br />
theMethven Anzac Day parade and<br />
service, had already publicly cancelled.<br />
Speakers at <strong>Ashburton</strong>’s dawn service<br />
at 6.30am will include Mr Brenton and<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Cadet Unit major Cezarne<br />
Rodgers.<br />
And at theCivic Service at 11am, Mr<br />
Brenton will speak alongside <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
mayor NeilBrown as well as student<br />
leadersJack Brown and Jorja Roulston<br />
from <strong>Ashburton</strong> College.<br />
There hadbeenmanychanges ahead<br />
of the day being impacted by covid, Mr<br />
Brenton said.<br />
There will be no Anzac Day service at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Cemetery this year.<br />
Defence force personnelnationwide,<br />
and cadet forces, were only just lastweek<br />
cleared to attend Anzac Day services in<br />
uniform, he said.<br />
Anzac Day, on <strong>April</strong> 25, is aday of<br />
national remembrance, where the nation<br />
comes together to acknowledge the men<br />
and women who have served, been<br />
injured or died in service to their<br />
country.<br />
Thedate, <strong>April</strong> 25, marks the<br />
anniversary of the landing of Australian<br />
and New Zealand soldiers the ANZACs<br />
atGallipoli in 1915. Thousands lost<br />
their lives.<br />
PHOTO FILE<br />
POPPYDAY STREET APPEAL<br />
Theannual Poppy Day street appeal<br />
will go ahead on <strong>April</strong> 22 and collectors<br />
will be out and about selling Anzac Day<br />
poppiesfor agold coin donation.<br />
Thepoppies will be sold from<br />
collectors on the streets and alsobesold<br />
from boxesalready in some businesses.<br />
RSApresident Merv Brenton urged<br />
people to getbehindthe annual<br />
fundraising event.<br />
Mr Brenton saidaround 80 percent of<br />
the referrals to RSAsupport services (a<br />
nationwide welfare network) came from<br />
friends and family who wereconcerned<br />
about their friend or partner.<br />
‘‘TheRSA aimtomakethis easier and<br />
ensure service personneland their<br />
families know we are able to help. The<br />
money raised fromthe nationalappeal<br />
goes to the RSAwelfarefund to help<br />
returned, and service personnel.’’<br />
Money raisedinMid Canterbury will<br />
stay in the district and support peoplein<br />
need, he said.<br />
The RSA’s Poppy Appeal, which runs<br />
throughout <strong>April</strong>, hopes to raise<br />
awareness of New Zealand’s younger<br />
veterans while raising much needed<br />
funds for support services.<br />
Veterans today werenot acknowledged<br />
in the same waytheir predecessors were<br />
but still had avery real need forsupport.<br />
RSA nationalpresident BJ Clark said<br />
many New Zealanders did not<br />
understand that even on peacekeeping<br />
missions ourservice people can be<br />
affected mentallyand physically by both<br />
the environment they serve in,and the<br />
situations they are exposed to.<br />
‘‘They come homewith little fanfare,<br />
and return to asocietythat has no real<br />
understanding of what they’ve been part<br />
of,’’ he said.<br />
In thelast 30 years New Zealand had<br />
created over30,000 veterans under the<br />
age of 50.<br />
These menand women have served in<br />
areas fromBosniatoTimor Leste, Iraq,<br />
Afghanistan, across the Pacific and even<br />
Antarctica.<br />
While most will return to their normal<br />
lives with no issues, some will struggle to<br />
reintegrate, they might be injured or<br />
experience ongoing mental health issues<br />
as aresult of their service.<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
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Urgent call for flood protection funds<br />
New Zealanders cannot afford<br />
to bear the futureburden of<br />
increasingly severe and<br />
frequent floods posing adanger<br />
to lives andlivelihoods,<br />
Environment Canterbury says.<br />
Theregional body has aclear<br />
and urgent message following<br />
the release of areport fromTe<br />
Uru KahikaRegionaland<br />
Unitary Councils Aotearoa,<br />
which calls fornational<br />
leadership andurgentactionto<br />
meetclimate changeinduced<br />
flood hazardrisks; costs must<br />
be shared between regional<br />
councils and central<br />
government.<br />
Environment Canterbury<br />
chair Jenny Hughey said<br />
Cantabrians knew only too well<br />
the effectsofflooding.<br />
‘‘Floodsdisplacepeople from<br />
their homes, stop them<br />
reaching work, schools,<br />
medical careand families, and<br />
do untold damageto<br />
community wellbeing,” she<br />
said.<br />
‘‘Flood schemes protect not<br />
just those living and working<br />
near the rivers, buteveryone<br />
whose access to supplies,<br />
power,medicalcare, schools,<br />
workplaces, and family is<br />
impacted when roading and<br />
other critical infrastructure is<br />
damaged.’’<br />
The May/June 2021<br />
Canterburyflooding caused<br />
about $20 million of flood<br />
infrastructure damage, with<br />
$12million to be borne by<br />
ratepayers and recovery work<br />
The flooded Mid Canterbury region in May last year.<br />
expected to take up to two years<br />
to complete.<br />
“Thankfully,there was no<br />
lossoflife. The town of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>was saved from<br />
greater damage by awelldesigned<br />
urban flood<br />
protectionscheme,but many<br />
rural landowners wereseverely<br />
affected,”she said.<br />
Infrastructure repairs are a<br />
longterm undertaking,often<br />
takingyears to complete and<br />
needtobemanagedinaddition<br />
to ongoing infrastructure<br />
maintenance.<br />
“We’ve just recently<br />
completed aseries of ‘Make it<br />
Safe’ repairworksonthe<br />
RangitataRiver and are still<br />
remediating12critically<br />
damaged sites on the lower<br />
Waitaki River,all caused by<br />
significantflooding fromback<br />
PHOTO: CORPORAL SEAN SPIVEY<br />
in 2019,” she said.<br />
The Te Uru Kahikareport<br />
shows the scale of Crownassets<br />
and values protected by flood<br />
protection schemes,advocating<br />
the efficient functioning of the<br />
economy and communitiesisa<br />
responsibility that mustbe<br />
shared between regional<br />
councils and central<br />
government.<br />
Devastatingflood events<br />
across the country highlighted<br />
theneed to revisit funding<br />
models, many of whichhave<br />
been in place for decades.<br />
Theestimated cost of<br />
improving the quality of<br />
protectionprovided by the<br />
schemes is significant.<br />
Currently regional and<br />
unitary councils invest about<br />
$200 millioneach year in flood<br />
protection schemes. This is<br />
estimatedtofall short of what’s<br />
neededby$150 millionper<br />
annum. Over theten years<br />
considered, that would be $1.5<br />
billion of underinvestment in<br />
criticalflood protection<br />
schemes.<br />
Ashared investment today<br />
meant better protection for<br />
current andfuture generations,<br />
lower overallrecovery costs<br />
andimportantly, mitigation<br />
nowmay actuallysave lives, she<br />
said.<br />
Regional councils had<br />
demonstrated their expertise<br />
andcapability to deliver such<br />
fitforthefuture flood<br />
protectionsolutions, Mrs<br />
Hugheysaid.<br />
“We appreciatethe oneoff<br />
funding support received to<br />
date from centralgovernment<br />
to help us tackle the challenges<br />
that climatechange presents.<br />
However, thisisabout ensuring<br />
asustainable, longerterm<br />
responsetoclimate change<br />
impacts, andwe can’t rely<br />
solely on Canterbury<br />
ratepayers to fundthe<br />
necessary solutions,” shesaid.<br />
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Thursday,<strong>14</strong><strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong> | ISSUE 74<br />
Newtrees to be planted on Oak Grove<br />
We’d likefeedback<br />
on twomain topics:<br />
Arow of trees on the edge ofthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain alongOak Grove<br />
is being removedthis week.<br />
The trees areamix of Milus trilobataand<br />
Betula pendula, and Council Community<br />
ServicesGroup Manager SteveFabish said<br />
they had deteriorated toapoint where it<br />
wasbettertoremove andreplant.<br />
“It’sashame as theyhavealways provided<br />
agreat show ofautumn colour over the<br />
years, but we need to do thisworknow.”<br />
Replacement trees will beplanted over<br />
winter,with the variety chosen forautumn<br />
colour and to provide shade for sports<br />
eventsinthe area.<br />
Arborists started work on Tuesday and<br />
expect totake several days to cut down<br />
about a dozen trees between Walnut<br />
Avenueand the tenniscourts. The stumps<br />
will be ground outatalatertime.<br />
Peoplewalking,cycling and driving along<br />
Oak Grove should exercise caution and<br />
followsigns put out by contractors around<br />
the work zone.<br />
Awards will recognise youth volunteers<br />
VolunteeringMid&SouthCanterbury<br />
and <strong>Ashburton</strong> Youth Council have<br />
worked together torecognise the<br />
work of youthvolunteersthrough a<br />
new awards event.<br />
Manager of Volunteering Mid & South<br />
Canterbury Dellwyn Moylan said young<br />
people gave their time across adiverse<br />
range of roles and the awards would<br />
recognise their inspiring and selfless work.<br />
There are three categories that<br />
organisations,workplacesandschoolscan<br />
nominate young people in: Community<br />
and Social service, Cultural and<br />
Environmental and Sport volunteering.<br />
The young person must beaged 25 or<br />
underatthe timeofnomination.<br />
Nominations for the awards will be<br />
accepted until <strong>14</strong>May and anevening to<br />
present the awards is planned in June.<br />
Nomination forms are available from<br />
Community House Mid Canterbury, 44<br />
CassStreet,<strong>Ashburton</strong>,andMethveniHub,<br />
160 Main Street, Methven, or by emailing<br />
manager-midc@vmsc.org.nz.<br />
TOPIC ONE<br />
Shouldwereview our<br />
day-to-day levels of<br />
service?<br />
TOPIC TWO<br />
Shouldweuse $1.7M<br />
from our forestry<br />
reserve to payfor major<br />
roading repairs?<br />
Findout more and<br />
haveyoursay at<br />
itsourplace.nz<br />
Carolyn Cameron,Councillor<br />
Localgovernment is worth fighting for<br />
Over thelastfew years, local<br />
government has hadareducing<br />
say in thecommunities they serve<br />
-primarily driven by government<br />
ideologybut also through<br />
necessity,due to Covid-19<br />
managementpolicies.<br />
The mostobvious example is the<br />
mandatingofthe newlegislation<br />
surrounding the management of our<br />
drinking, wasteand storm water(three<br />
waters). Historically, this has been one<br />
of the roles of local government.<br />
ThisGovernment has mandatedthat<br />
the management and control of three<br />
waters be passed overtoone of four<br />
large waterentities, therebyreducing<br />
oversight from alocal perspective. How<br />
willwe(locally) influencedecisions<br />
around the management of our waters?<br />
Soon,DistrictHealthBoardswill be<br />
replacedbyHealth NewZealand and<br />
aMāori Health authority.These large<br />
corporations havebeenestablished<br />
to minimise “postcode” health (ie<br />
the quality of your care depends on<br />
whereyou live)and alsoaddress health<br />
inequities.<br />
Theywill design, deliverand<br />
commission local healthservices. This<br />
may or may notbegoodfor people<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, we don’tknow, many<br />
questions need to be answered. What<br />
we do know is thatwehavetoensure<br />
thatwewill haveaccess to quality<br />
healthcareinatimely fashion.<br />
We cangoon: TheRMA is being<br />
reviewed-overthe yearsmillions of<br />
dollarshavebeenspent on developing<br />
Districtplans, will these be irrelevant<br />
in thefuture? Waka Kotahi –the latest<br />
roundoffundingshowed<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
received asignificant reduction in<br />
roadingfunds, despitehaving one<br />
of the largest roading networks in<br />
NewZealand andhaving sustained<br />
significant damage in the floods of<br />
2021. Howdowe(again from alocal<br />
level) influencethis?<br />
This is along-winded wayofbringing<br />
me to my point.The role of local<br />
government is alsounder review. What<br />
will it looklikeinthe future? Will the<br />
role of local governmentberemoved<br />
or reduced?Will local government<br />
also be “cut back”sothatweare more<br />
removedfromdecision makersand<br />
lose the right to choose howweinvest<br />
in ourcommunity,losethe ability to<br />
make decisions as to howwewant to<br />
livelocally?<br />
Localgovernment ensures there is<br />
aconduittohow we caninfluence<br />
decisions that impactusinour<br />
community,and our communityhas a<br />
strong and accessible localgovernment.<br />
We all need to protectit, to participate<br />
in decisions andhaveour say.<br />
Thismeans participating fully<br />
in consultation,giving feedback<br />
and comment to your council<br />
representatives and making sure they<br />
reflectyour concerns.<br />
The Annual Planisout forreview.<br />
Thisisagreatopportunity to make<br />
sureweunderstand the directionyou<br />
want forthe <strong>Ashburton</strong> District and to<br />
exercise your righttocontributetothe<br />
management of the <strong>Ashburton</strong>District<br />
Council.<br />
1 Thursday,<strong>14</strong><strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong> |ISSUE 74<br />
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Litter-free crew sets sightsonMelrose Rd<br />
Litter-Free <strong>Ashburton</strong> is holding<br />
aspecial pick-up litter day in the<br />
school holidays and hopes families<br />
will join themonamissiontoclean<br />
up asectionofMelrose Road by the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>River.<br />
Thegroup meets on the second Thursday<br />
of the month to pick up litteraround town<br />
but is organising anextra collection on<br />
Thursday 21 <strong>April</strong>totackleMelrose Road.<br />
Litter-Free <strong>Ashburton</strong> spokesperson Bev<br />
Skates said families with school-aged<br />
children had asked if theycould help the<br />
group. “These families said they could<br />
helpduringtheschoolholidayssowe have<br />
organised this extramission.<br />
“We know Melrose Road is a popular<br />
Newclosing times for<br />
EA Networks Centrepools<br />
EA Networks Centre is introducing<br />
new closing times for its pools<br />
and aquatic area, tohelp reduce<br />
operating costs for ratepayers and<br />
better reflectpatternsofuse.<br />
From Tuesday 26<strong>April</strong>, the pools, sauna<br />
and spawillclose twohoursearlier at 7pm<br />
on weekdays and 5pm in the weekends.<br />
Closingtimes forthe stadium will remain<br />
thesame,whilegym hoursare also under<br />
reviewand could changeinthe future.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council Chief Executive<br />
Hamish Riach said Covid-19 had changed<br />
the way people exercised and the facility<br />
needed to ensure itran cost-effectively<br />
by matching its services with community<br />
demand. Recent data had shown thatonly<br />
asmall handful of peoplewereusing the<br />
facility in thefinal hoursofthe day.<br />
“Like many other businesses and<br />
recreation centres around the country,<br />
Covid has had abig impact on the EA<br />
Networks Centre and putpressureonour<br />
budgets. Closing slightly earlier makes<br />
good financial sense, while retaining a<br />
high level ofservice for the majority of<br />
visitors andour community.”<br />
The new hours will require some<br />
reshuffling, withevening aquacise classes<br />
moved toanearlier timeslot. The swim<br />
school will be unaffected bythe changes<br />
and the poolwill be able to stay openlate<br />
forevent bookings and swim meets.<br />
“Despiteinflation, we’vemanaged to hold<br />
spot for illegal dumpers, and household<br />
rubbishandgardenwasteisoftendumped<br />
amongst theblackberryandundergrowth.<br />
There’salsothe rubbishthatresultsfrom<br />
impromptu parties or picnics, where<br />
people have just tossed their bottles and<br />
food wrappersonthe ground.”<br />
Mrs Skates said the layby area where<br />
rubbish was aproblem is at the end of<br />
Melrose Road nearthe river.<br />
our charges steady formany users, but the<br />
centreissupported by ratessoweneed to<br />
be practical about how it operates.”<br />
Mr Riach said EA Networks Centre<br />
members had been emailed about the<br />
newhoursand advertising wasunder way<br />
to update casual customers and visitors.<br />
“Weappreciate it will take time forpeople<br />
to get used to the change, and there will<br />
be agrace period overthe first week so we<br />
can talk to customers who prefer to visit<br />
laterinthe evenings.”<br />
He saidthe centreremained an important<br />
assetfor the districtand staffwereexcited<br />
aboutthe possibilityofintroducing some<br />
newprogrammes during the day.<br />
“We'realso preparing adetailedbusiness<br />
and marketing plan for the facility to<br />
supportgrowth in the future, reacttonew<br />
trendsand attractnew users.”<br />
Pool, Spa and Sauna hours from 26<strong>April</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong>:<br />
• Weekdays–5.45am to 7pm<br />
• Weekends–7amto5pm<br />
Holiday craftshitthe road<br />
Council’s popular school holiday<br />
outreach programmes, this time<br />
involvingpainting and propagating,<br />
will run in Rakaia and Methven in the<br />
secondweekofthe school holidays.<br />
The programme involves the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Public Library, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Museum and<br />
Art Gallery, Eco Educate, Forest and Bird,<br />
and Wellbeing Opuke-people will be able<br />
to give kowhai propagating ago, make<br />
agratitude box, paint on acollaborative<br />
canvas and even make their own pet toy<br />
out of recycled materials.<br />
Morethan 115 children and 30 adultshave<br />
taken part in theoutreach programmes in<br />
pastschool holidays.<br />
The Rakaia session will beatthe Rakaia<br />
Community Centre onThursday 28 <strong>April</strong>,<br />
from 10am until 1pm. The Methven<br />
session will be atthe Mt Hutt Memorial<br />
Hall Methven on Friday 29 <strong>April</strong>, from<br />
10am until 1pm.<br />
Bookings canbemade through the library<br />
or via Wellbeing Opuke's Facebook page.<br />
“We would like toclean up this spot and<br />
we’d love to seelotsof families come and<br />
help us inthe school holidays.”<br />
Community Services Group Manager<br />
Steve Fabish said Council was pleased<br />
to support Litter-Free <strong>Ashburton</strong>, whose<br />
good work contributed to the imageofthe<br />
town.<br />
“Theyareavolunteergroupmakingagreat<br />
difference,withtheaddedbonusofgetting<br />
people out in the fresh air and making new<br />
friendswhile doingacommunity service.”<br />
People wanting to helpshouldwear solid<br />
footwear and meet at the river end of<br />
Melrose Road at 1.30pm onThursday 21<br />
<strong>April</strong>. Litter-Free <strong>Ashburton</strong> will provide<br />
bags andgloves.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICES<br />
PROPOSED ROAD<br />
CLOSURE<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Councilgives public<br />
notice of aproposaltotemporarily<br />
close roads to ordinaryvehicletraffic<br />
to enablethe holdingofacommunity<br />
event–<strong>Ashburton</strong>Car Club “Street<br />
Sprints”.<br />
Roads proposed to be closed:<br />
• SMALLBONE DRIVE, from RIVER<br />
TERRACE to ROBINSON STREET<br />
• ROBINSONSTREET,from<br />
SMALLBONE DRIVEINTERSECTION<br />
to McNALLYSTREET<br />
• WATSON STREET,fromRANGE<br />
STREET to ROBINSONSTREET<br />
• McNALLY STREET,fromRANGE<br />
STREET to theend of the street<br />
• RANGESTREET, from ROBINSON<br />
STREET to WATSON STREET<br />
PeriodofClosure: From 7.30pm, Friday<br />
6May <strong>2022</strong>until8pm,Sunday 8May<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
RANGESTREET: From 6pmFriday6<br />
May<strong>2022</strong>until 6am,Sunday 8May<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
Detourswill be available on adjacent<br />
streets andthese will be signposted.<br />
This proposed closure is made under the<br />
LocalGovernmentAct 1974 -Schedule<br />
10 (11(e)) andwill be consideredatthe<br />
COUNCILMEETINGon20 <strong>April</strong><strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Anypersonobjectingtothe proposal<br />
shouldlodge notice of their objection<br />
andthe groundsfor their objectionin<br />
writing by postoremail to theCouncil,5<br />
BaringSquareWest, <strong>Ashburton</strong> by 4pm,<br />
Friday 15 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
NEIL McCANN<br />
Infrastructure Services Group Manager<br />
COMMUNITYNOTICEBOARD<br />
Biketip: Positionyourself to be seen.<br />
Ride in apositionwhereyou cansee<br />
others and others cansee you. Keep a<br />
steady lineand avoid blindspots.<br />
Onlyride as<br />
farleft as it<br />
feelssafe<br />
to do so.<br />
Maintaina<br />
steady lineso<br />
drivers can<br />
predict your<br />
movements.<br />
UPCOMINGMEETINGS<br />
Meetings areatCouncil Chambers,<br />
137Havelock Street,unlessspecified<br />
Council meeting, Wednesday20<strong>April</strong>,<br />
1pm (livestreamed)<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Water Zone Committee,<br />
Tuesday26<strong>April</strong>,1pm<br />
RUBBISHANDRECYCLING<br />
EASTER, ANZACDAY<br />
Kerbsidecollections –EasterFriday<br />
collections willbecollected on Saturday<br />
16<strong>April</strong>.Noothercollectionswill be<br />
affected overthe Easter andANZAC Day<br />
period.<br />
Rakaia ResourceRecoveryPark –<br />
Closed15<strong>April</strong>,16<strong>April</strong>, 18<strong>April</strong> and 25<br />
<strong>April</strong> (ANZAC Day).<br />
MethvenGreen Wastedrop-off –<br />
Closed17<strong>April</strong>.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>Resource Recovery Park –<br />
Closed15<strong>April</strong> and18<strong>April</strong>.<br />
NO GASBOTTLES AT THE<br />
KERBSIDE, PLEASE<br />
Gas cylinderscannot be put into yellow<br />
wheelie bins forrecycling,orleft<br />
alongsideany wheeliebins at the kerb for<br />
collection.Gas cylinders canbedropped<br />
off at any resource recovery park forfree.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICES<br />
PROPOSEDROAD<br />
CLOSURE<br />
Pursuant to the LocalGovernmentAct<br />
1974 and the Transport (Vehicular Traffic<br />
Road Closure)Regulations1965, notice<br />
is hereby giventhatthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District Council and NZ Transport<br />
Agency,for the purpose of allowing<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Returned andServices’<br />
Association to hold ANZAC Day services,<br />
proposes to close the following roadsto<br />
ordinaryvehiculartrafficfor the period<br />
indicated hereunder.<br />
Roads proposed to be closed:<br />
• HAVELOCK STREET,fromParkStreet<br />
to East Street intersection<br />
• BARINGSQUARE WEST, from<br />
Havelock Street to Cameron Street<br />
• SH1(WESTSTREET), from Wills<br />
Street to Burnett Street<br />
• CAMERON STREET,fromWestStreet<br />
to Park Street<br />
Periods of Closure: From 6.00amto<br />
8.30pmand 10.00am to 12.30pmon<br />
Monday,25<strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Any person objectingtothe proposal<br />
is called upon to lodgenoticeoftheir<br />
objection and groundsthereof in writing<br />
or email to Council by 4.00 pm, Friday<br />
15 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
NEIL McCANN<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>District Council<br />
InfrastructureServices Group Manager<br />
MARKPINNER<br />
Waka Kotahi NZTASystemManager<br />
COUNCIL OFFICE<br />
5Baring Square West<br />
Mon, Tue, Wed&Fri8.30am -5pm<br />
Thursday9am -5pm<br />
ASHBURTONPUBLICLIBRARY<br />
180HavelockStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7700<br />
Mon-Fri 9.00am -8.00pm<br />
Sat10am -1pm | Sun 1pm -4pm<br />
EA NETWORKSCENTRE<br />
20 River Terrace<br />
Mon -Fri 6.00am -9.00pm<br />
Sat&Sun7.00am-7.00pm<br />
ASHBURTONART GALLERY &<br />
ASHBURTONMUSEUM<br />
327WestStreet<br />
10am-4pm daily.Closed Public Holidays.<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> Aviation Museum is<br />
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The new action flyingfilm Top<br />
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Mid Canty United score five<br />
Mid Canterbury United’s senior team smacked<br />
five goals past Parklands at <strong>Ashburton</strong>Domain<br />
on Saturday and claimed their first points of the<br />
season.<br />
Playing in the Canterbury Premiership, the<br />
second highest league in the region, thehome<br />
side beat thevisitors 54 in aclose encounter.<br />
On aglorious day forfootball, Mid Canterbury<br />
edged the first half after going agoal behind and<br />
went in 21 thankstogoals from sharp shooter<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
June 9, 10, 13, <strong>14</strong>, 15<br />
July <strong>14</strong>, 15, 18, 19<br />
Luke Martin.<br />
Both teams foughthard on the excellent<br />
playing surface and after athird Mid<br />
Canterbury goal from JoelChand,Parklands<br />
steadily found asecond windand got back into<br />
thegame with goals of their own.<br />
Nic Eden scored for Mid Canterbury before<br />
later hobbling off and thescoredwerethen<br />
levelat44.<br />
In atense finish to the action packedgame<br />
the homeside was awarded acontroversial<br />
penaltythat wastucked away by Millar<br />
McLauchlan to finishoffthe visitors.<br />
The game featured injuriestoanumberof<br />
players from both sides and two Mid<br />
Canterburyplayers hobbled off.<br />
Mid Canterburylost its first gameofthe<br />
season 51toBurwoodand next plays<br />
Universities at Walter Park in Christchurch<br />
this Saturday.<br />
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Stacey Judd, Lorraine McGregor, Nicci Glanville, Michelle Stanley<br />
and Russell McGregor were among the gymnasts from Dynamic<br />
Gymnastic Sports.<br />
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Trampolinists<br />
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Mid Canterbury United left back Ben Sutton<br />
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Saturday’s game.<br />
PHOTO DOUG BOVETT<br />
Masters trampolinists fromMid<br />
Canterbury have taken out the<br />
top spots in theTrampoline<br />
Under40classes first national<br />
qualifier andTCI two day event<br />
held at ICETrampoline Sports<br />
in Rangiora.<br />
Day onesaw Dynamic<br />
Gymnastic Sports members<br />
Russell MacGregor win gold<br />
honours, Stacey Judd silver and<br />
Lorraine Stewart bronze.<br />
MacGregor also took goldin<br />
the Double Mini Trampoline<br />
(DMT)Under 40 class.<br />
Dynamic Gymnastics owner<br />
Nicci Glanville hadahattrick<br />
of over 40 age group successes.<br />
Shewon goldinthe DMT,<br />
silverinthe trampoline, and<br />
bronzeingymnastics.<br />
Therewas also group<br />
success in the synchro class<br />
wheremasters gymnasts<br />
teamed up with ajunior<br />
partner;StaceyJuddand<br />
Addison Judd teamedupto<br />
winsilver, and Michelle<br />
Stanleyand Laura Stanley<br />
wonbronze.<br />
In the junior agegroup<br />
events Finleigh Glanvillealso<br />
wonsilverintrampoline<br />
NicciGlanville said it was<br />
thefirst competitionofthe<br />
year andthe clubathletes<br />
performed ‘‘extremelywell’’.<br />
They were up against<br />
gymnasts at clubsfrom<br />
Christchurch,West Melton,<br />
Dunedin,Wanaka,<br />
Invercargill andWellington.<br />
‘‘A huge congratulations to<br />
ourathleteswho achievedthe<br />
national qualifyingscores,’’<br />
she said.<br />
Theywere13<strong>14</strong> years:<br />
FinleighGlanville(forDMT<br />
and trampoline) and Sarah<br />
Reeve(DMT);and 10 and<br />
under: SammyWood(forDMT<br />
and trampoline) and Natalie<br />
McGregor(DMT).<br />
On day two of thenational<br />
qualifier and TCI competingin<br />
trampoline andDMT for the<br />
Red Badgewomen’s class<br />
CharleeBradshawwon gold<br />
and Emma Molloy wonsilver.<br />
In the Red Badge men’sclass<br />
forthe same eventsGus<br />
Simpsonwon gold.<br />
Jack Stanleypicked upa<br />
gold win in the10and Under<br />
men'sDMT and abronzeinthe<br />
trampoline. FinleighGlanville<br />
wongoldinthe 13<strong>14</strong>Women’s<br />
DMT class. Andinthe age<br />
group synchro events Sammy<br />
Wood andNatalie McGregor<br />
wongoldinthe 10 &under<br />
classand Sarah Reeveand<br />
Emma Armour wonbronze in<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> Clubs at the fore for<br />
District LionsConvention<br />
LionsDistrict 202J heldtheir<br />
annual general meeting and<br />
hybrid conventionatthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event Centre<br />
on Saturday 2nd <strong>April</strong>. About 15<br />
peoplewhere presentin<br />
person,while other district<br />
members watchedonline via a<br />
Zoomwebinar connection.<br />
Garth Bateup was successfulin<br />
his nomination for firstvice<br />
districtgovernor for the<br />
<strong>2022</strong>/2023 year,and Graham<br />
Edge was successful in his<br />
nomination for LloydMorgan<br />
Charitable Trust trustee.<br />
Several local clubs and Lions<br />
were recognised on the day.<br />
District governor Christine<br />
presented <strong>Ashburton</strong>Lions<br />
Club member GrahamEdge<br />
with an international<br />
presidents leadershipmedal<br />
for services to the district. On<br />
behalf of international<br />
president Douglas XAlexander<br />
certificates of appreciation<br />
were presented to firstvice<br />
districtgovernorelect Garth<br />
Bateup andcabinettreasurer<br />
Meredith Lowe. The <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
club won the DistrictYouth<br />
Award, with the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
County Lions club being runner<br />
up.<br />
Theoriginal convention was<br />
to have been held as athree day<br />
event in Methven,organised by<br />
the Methven LionsClub, with<br />
otherLions clubs around<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> assisting. This<br />
would have seen approx 150<br />
district members converge on<br />
Methven forthe weekend.<br />
District governor Christine<br />
presented the convention<br />
committee with district<br />
governor certificates of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Lions Club member<br />
Garth Bateup, centre, receives<br />
his certificate of appreciation<br />
from 202J district governor<br />
Christine Stewart and pastinternational<br />
director Ron<br />
Luxton.<br />
appreciation.<br />
The Mayfield LionsClub<br />
editorRab McDowell won the<br />
best club bulletin award, with<br />
Rakaia LionsClub editorNicki<br />
Kelly getting an honourable<br />
mention.<br />
The Rakaia Lions club was<br />
alsopresented withaDG<br />
certificate of appreciation for<br />
qualifying to become aModel<br />
Club (the only one in our<br />
District).<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Astronomy<br />
Group<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong>Astronomy<br />
Group met on the 29th of March<br />
andatalk was givenby Ross<br />
HawthorneonEinstein's<br />
GeneralRelativity. Ross<br />
showed us howgravity isn't a<br />
real force and whatweperceive<br />
as gravity is really caused by<br />
the warping of spacetime. He<br />
also showed howthings in orbit<br />
werenot held by gravity but<br />
werefollowing ageodesic<br />
causedbythe bending of spacetime.This<br />
is also the reason<br />
that things fall is because they<br />
are followingageodesic rather<br />
than being pulled by gravity.<br />
Friday night wastoo cloudy for<br />
the observatory so we opened<br />
up on the 8th. It was nice and<br />
clear and lots of visitors came<br />
along.<br />
Over this month andthe next<br />
month there is arare planetary<br />
alignmentinthemorning.<br />
Venus, Mars, Jupiter.Saturn<br />
and Neptunewill appear to be<br />
close to each other. We get the<br />
telescopes out on the 24thof<br />
<strong>April</strong> and the moon willbeasa<br />
smallcrescent also alongside<br />
the planets.Wehaven't got<br />
enoughmagnifyingpower to<br />
see Neptune.<br />
Nextmeeting date is Tuesday<br />
26th of <strong>April</strong> in Menorlue<br />
7.30pm andnext Observatory<br />
nightis6th of May 7.30pm.<br />
Sadly the Observatory may not<br />
be there much longerasitisin<br />
the way of thecollege rebuild<br />
which would bring an endtoa<br />
greatassetofthe town.<br />
Forfurther information<br />
phoneAlistair 3089219 or Ken<br />
308 9203 or visit our Facebook<br />
page <strong>Ashburton</strong> Astronomy<br />
Group.<br />
Altrusa Club Report <strong>April</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Altrusa celebrated<br />
its 48th birthdayon<strong>April</strong>4th,<br />
which we marked with roses<br />
fromPresident Denise, supper<br />
and birthday cake.The Altrusa<br />
District FifteenConference, in<br />
May, in PalmerstonNorth,has<br />
beenphysically cancelled but<br />
will proceed with aZoom<br />
conference. One of the annual<br />
awards we enter at this time is<br />
the Letha H. Brown Literacy<br />
Award. This yearour entry<br />
featured “Literacy Across the<br />
Generations”withAlphabet<br />
Cards for babies; aBook Marks<br />
competitionfor primaryschool<br />
children, and colourful<br />
scrapbooks for dementia<br />
patients. Donations were given<br />
to the <strong>Ashburton</strong>people of St<br />
John,<strong>Ashburton</strong> Fire Brigade,<br />
Riding for theDisabled,<br />
“Grandparents Raising<br />
Grandchildren”, andfoodbanks<br />
at StVincent de Paul andthe<br />
Salvation Army. The recent<br />
Foot Clinic was affected by<br />
covid withonly 23 clients. Our<br />
Meals on Wheels stint is<br />
approaching, with reminders<br />
for us to bevaccinated and<br />
masked.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> MSAPetanque<br />
Club<br />
We had abusy weekend on<br />
the local pistes withplayers<br />
coming from Alexandra,<br />
Dunedin,Timaru,and<br />
Christchurch. It was great to<br />
see so many local players taking<br />
partwith good results.<br />
On Saturdaythe Stephen<br />
Kyle Memorial Trophy waswon<br />
by aChristchurch team, with<br />
Nicky Foden&Richard<br />
Browne runnersup, while<br />
KarenBensdorpand partner<br />
camein3rd equal withanother<br />
couple from Christchurch. In<br />
the Trophy Consolationlocal<br />
player Lyn Whinham and her<br />
Christchurch partner were<br />
runners up. The Plate was won<br />
by Joan Healeyand her<br />
Christchurch partner with<br />
EllenPithie andPeter Marriott<br />
coming in 3rd equal with ateam<br />
from Papanui. ThePlate<br />
Consolationwas won by Jan<br />
Guilford and her Caversham<br />
partner,2nd were Linda and<br />
GraemeMillard; 3rd equal<br />
were Francie Osbornand Colin<br />
Jones,Johnny Wright and Gary<br />
Hogg.<br />
The Bowl winners were Kate<br />
&Henry Marriott, 2nd were<br />
Shona Husband andJonathan<br />
Crum; 3rdequal Mavis<br />
Thompson and her Timaru<br />
partner;CarolHoggand Trevor<br />
Nish.<br />
On Sunday the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Doubles Trophy waswon by a<br />
Christchurchteam, withChris<br />
Taylor and Richard runners up,<br />
Karen was 3rd equal with a<br />
partner andteam from<br />
Christchurch.Laniand Adelys<br />
Taraunu wererunners up in<br />
theTrophyConsolate, while<br />
Neville Bensdorp and Nicky<br />
were 3rdequal with a<br />
Christchurch team. Jan andher<br />
Caversham partnerwere 3rd<br />
equalwithJohnny and<br />
Jonathan in thePlate.<br />
ThePlate Consolate was won<br />
by Linda andGraeme, with<br />
Ellenand Joanrunners up.<br />
Ashort break fromlocal<br />
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Raukāpuka Store co-owner Jigs Agaja surveys passing traffic outside his shop on McKenzie Street. PHOTO: Debbie Oliver<br />
McKenzie Street traffic speed aconcern<br />
Therecent launchofthe GeraldineCommunity<br />
Board strategic plan project is timely for<br />
RaukāpukaStore ownersJigsand BeenaAgaja.<br />
They have raised concerns aboutthe speedof<br />
passing traffic on McKenzie Street.<br />
Jigs says, Our concern is growing, both<br />
from the traffic coming into town from the<br />
north and, once [northbound] cars pass over<br />
the bridge, drivers thinking it is ahigher speed<br />
than 50km.<br />
Beenasays, Trying to cross the roadanywhere<br />
along this street can be very hard. With the<br />
bend just after the bridge, vehicles can quickly<br />
approach when customers, especiallychildren,<br />
are trying to cross.<br />
We have had customers comment on this<br />
problem too, adds Jigs. For the safety of all<br />
our residents, we would lovetosee apedestrian<br />
crossingalong our streetsomewhere. We realise<br />
this is aState Highway, and it would involve<br />
the Land Transport Agency(WakaKotahi NZ),<br />
but thisisour suggestion that we willbewriting<br />
on the strategic plan. We hope it is taken into<br />
serious consideration.<br />
Not onlywould amarked crossingmakeit<br />
saferfor people to cross the road, hopefully, with<br />
the visibilty of the crossing and approaching signs,<br />
it would also reduce speed amongdrivers.<br />
Jigs and Beena encourage other locals<br />
concerned about McKenzie Street traffic to<br />
submit their feedback to the strategic plan<br />
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Virtual assemblies an unexpected Covid spinoff<br />
Students at Geraldine High School are used<br />
to their peers leading assemblies. However,<br />
Deputy Principal Richard Harvey says that<br />
Covid has encouraged students to take it to<br />
the next level with the introduction of virtual<br />
assemblies.<br />
Richard says that there are two virtual<br />
assemblies amonth.One is staff-led,and although<br />
it does feature brief video clips, he says, the<br />
student-produced assemblies have raised the<br />
bar. Edited by MacDonald House leader Maia<br />
Mahuika, they include music andgraphiceffects.<br />
...Itisamazing what they cando. They are used<br />
to creating content on platforms like TikTok.<br />
Its alldoneontheir phones.<br />
Footage includes documentary-style reports<br />
in and around the school, reports from home<br />
or local cafés on days students arerequired to<br />
work from home, parodies of advertisements<br />
and gameshows, and afull report onschool<br />
sports, including drone shots. Richard says,<br />
Anecdotal feedback suggests that we should<br />
includesome of this material when we can get<br />
back to being together at live assemblies.<br />
HUGH MCCAFFERTY<br />
Amelia McKeown andWill Wilsontry their hand at being reporters. PHOTO:VirtualAssembly screengrab
WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, <strong>14</strong>PAENGA-WHĀWHĀ, <strong>2022</strong><br />
EDITORIAL<br />
Posted on the Geraldine High SchoolFacebookpage as<br />
GNews went to printonTuesday: Not evenadownpour can<br />
stop GHS students from delivering the Easter gifts to our<br />
community! Goodonyou girls. HappyEastereveryone.<br />
To those who live well to the north ofGeraldine, you<br />
may be surprised to see our little paper falling out of<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>. Weare grateful tothe team<br />
for including us in their print run. The win for usisa<br />
betterdealfor printing and distribution in light of the<br />
recent crisis in the paper industry. We hope that the<br />
win for you is interesting information about the<br />
Geraldine area. Come and visit us soon.<br />
Our regulars will notice that we have slimmed<br />
down from our usual 12 pages. The sizeofthe Geraldine<br />
News, i.e. the number of pages we print each week,<br />
is determined by the amount of advertising placed -<br />
and the adjustment canonly be made in increments<br />
of four pages,whichfeels likeasudden gear change.<br />
The announcement last week brought toour<br />
attention the issue of severalhouseholds not receiving<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>. Weare working with their<br />
distribution team on ways to improve the coverage<br />
within Geraldine township.For the tech-savvy, we can<br />
be found online at gnews.co.nz. We know its not the<br />
same without the smell of the ink, but from reading<br />
other publications this way, we know you can get<br />
used to it.<br />
Here atHQ, we have been referring to this weeks<br />
GNews as the Covid edition, withbothofuscontinuing<br />
to work on the paper despite being locked upin<br />
isolation. Fortunately,ours havebeenrelatively mild<br />
cases, but our thanks goout to all the offers of help<br />
and support and those who have made muchappreciated<br />
doorstep deliveries. These are some of<br />
the qualities that Property Brokers are looking for in<br />
aGeraldine Gem (see story this page), sodont be<br />
surprised if you find yourself nominated.<br />
As well as being Good Friday forChristians, 15 <strong>April</strong><br />
is the beginning of Passover (Pesach) for our Jewish<br />
friends. HappyEaster, Chag PesachSameach;enjoy<br />
the holiday break. HUGH AND FI<br />
Dont be alarmed, <br />
You are looking for Jesus<br />
the Nazarene, whowas<br />
crucified. He has risen!<br />
He is not here. Seethe<br />
place where they laid him.<br />
MARK 16:6 (NIV)<br />
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We want to celebrate the unsung heroes in our community and lift the spirits of those that may have been having<br />
achallenging time, says Property Brokers Getchen Gould. PHOTO: Shutterstock<br />
Hunt on for Geraldines hidden gems<br />
Property Brokers Geraldine has recently<br />
launched Geraldine Gems, an initiative<br />
to acknowledge and uplift those in our<br />
community who might otherwise go<br />
unrecognised.<br />
Sales consultant GretchenGould says,<br />
We have had this idea for awhile now,<br />
atake-off of the TV1 Good Sorts show,<br />
really. We are all exhausted after the<br />
doom and gloom of lockdowns sowe<br />
want to celebrate the unsung heroes in<br />
our community and lift the spirits of<br />
those that may have been having a<br />
challenging time.<br />
ConsultantAnna Coleman says, We<br />
love giving back to the community, and<br />
we see this assomething that the<br />
community can be part of. Weare also<br />
supporting local businesses by purchasing<br />
gifts; as usual, the Geraldine business<br />
community are happy tosupport this<br />
with theirgenerosity.<br />
Each month acall will go out on the<br />
Property Brokers Geraldine Facebook<br />
page, inviting locals to nominate the<br />
hidden gems in our community.<br />
In March, PropertyBrokers presented<br />
the inaugural Geraldine Gem with a<br />
bouquet and agift from local gift shop<br />
Joosh. Preferring to remain anonymous,<br />
the recipient wassomeone going through<br />
achallenging time but, despite that, still<br />
served the Geraldine community with a<br />
smile.<br />
Consultant Kiriwai Bishop says,<br />
It really is somethingthat relates to our<br />
Property Brokers values; we are proud<br />
to be provincial and proud to give back<br />
Geraldine<br />
Gem<br />
to our community. We are absolutely<br />
delightedtobebringing adose of happiness<br />
to our lovely town each month.<br />
BranchadministratorCatherine Allen<br />
says,We think thisisagreat waytostart<br />
apositive ripple throughout our district.<br />
Encouraging people to think about and<br />
appreciate each other in good times and<br />
difficult times is how we grow our<br />
community spirit. Its also abit of fun.<br />
We cant do this without locals getting<br />
involved, so come on, Geraldine, lets<br />
celebrate those gems among us who<br />
deserve to shine.<br />
To nominate aGeraldine Gem, visit<br />
the Property Brokers Geraldine Facebook<br />
page, email geraldine@pb.co.nz, drop<br />
into the Talbot Street office, or call<br />
03 693 1315. DEBBIE OLIVER<br />
Callingforall nominations!<br />
Likeandshareour Geraldine Gem Facebook post then email your nomination details,<br />
includingasummaryofwhy you are nominating yourperson to geraldine@pb.co.nz<br />
or popinto the branchto fill inanomination form (all information will be confidential).<br />
Come on Geraldine -let’s celebratethoseamong us who deservetoshine!<br />
Property Brokers Geraldine |1Talbot Street,Geraldine | P 03 6931315<br />
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Our Wilson Street office is permanently<br />
staffed and offers legal services to clients in<br />
the Geraldine and surrounding areas.<br />
Under the Red Level Covid-19<br />
Protection Framework,<br />
the office is open Monday to Friday from<br />
8.30am to 5.30pm, byappointment only.<br />
Contact us on 03 693 8207 to make an in-person<br />
or contact-less appointment with one of our team,<br />
to discuss all your legal matters.<br />
Phone 03693 8207 or email@gressons.co.nz<br />
or visit our website: www.gressons.co.nz<br />
Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari riders Kirsten Hayes, Karen Pace, and Sue Stewart. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson<br />
Scooter Safari to benefit Cancer Society<br />
Itsawin-win, Geraldine woman Karen<br />
Pace says of the Tranz Alpine Scooter<br />
Safari (TASS), which raises fundsfor the<br />
Cancer Society. Well do our bit -and<br />
well have fun along the way.<br />
She and fellow locals Kirsten Hayes<br />
andSue Stewart are riding in the biennial<br />
250-kilometre Christchurch-Hokitika<br />
odyssey astride50cc scooterson 21 May.<br />
The hundreds of festively decked-out<br />
scooters are always well-supported as<br />
they tackletheapproximatelyeight-hour<br />
challenge. The last seven safaris have<br />
raised atotal of nearly $1.5 million.<br />
Aside from being agreat funding<br />
generator, TASS is agesture of solidarity<br />
with cancer patients. Kirsten says, Its<br />
a challenge. You go in the rain or snow,<br />
or whatever weather. Its supposed to be<br />
slow. Its long. Like how having cancer<br />
treatment is long.<br />
The <strong>2022</strong> event is alsoachance to help<br />
the Cancer Society make up ground lost<br />
duetothepandemic. Sue, whose Hokitikabased<br />
son George will join them inthe<br />
challenge, says, WithCovid,the Cancer<br />
Society has struggled with fundraising,<br />
yettheyre so dependent on it.<br />
Shes riding a Can-Am scooterloaned<br />
by the Tribal Nations motorcycle club<br />
and has received $824 in donations<br />
already. On aco-owned Forza Capri,<br />
Kirsten has raised$486 so far, and Karen,<br />
who has bought herself a long-coveted<br />
Vespa, has amassed$673.<br />
Whiletheyre all well pastthe Safaris<br />
minimum $250 donation threshold for<br />
start-lineeligibility, which is additional<br />
to the events entry fee, theyre determined<br />
to drum up plenty more cash.<br />
Karen says, We welcome any donations,<br />
or if any businesses would like to sponsor<br />
us, were happy to do some branding.<br />
Well fly the flag for anyone who wants<br />
to give to the Cancer Society.<br />
Between now and the start line, the<br />
NEWS IN BRIEF<br />
three will be familiar figures on local<br />
roads, getting used to tackling hills with<br />
just 50cc to call on. Theyll also work on<br />
developing along-haul scooter riders<br />
approach to traffic, road conditions, rain,<br />
concentration, and optimum clothing<br />
choices (watch out for fancy-dress test<br />
runs).<br />
Kirsten says, Initially, Iliked the idea<br />
of the challenge because Id turned 50<br />
and wanted to do something special <br />
But then, my motherwas diagnosed with<br />
cancer. Cancer touches everybody. Its<br />
become a bigger thing. Ithink part of<br />
your life should be that you give back.<br />
To donate to any or all of the womens<br />
Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari challenges,<br />
go to scootersafari.org.nz and search<br />
for them by name. To sponsorthe women<br />
collectivelyorindividually, contact Karen<br />
on 027 7470732, Kirstenon027 3083272,<br />
or Sue on 021 1623495. JAN FINLAYSON<br />
YOUR LOCAL<br />
DRILLING<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTO:Shutterstock<br />
No change toEaster trading policy<br />
On Wednesday of last week,Timaru<br />
District Council Corporate Planner<br />
Ann Fitzgerald reportedtothose who<br />
had made submissions on Easter<br />
trading,The mayor and councillors<br />
have read and considered the<br />
submissions received, whichexpressed<br />
both supportfor retaining and support<br />
for revoking the policy.<br />
At ameeting on 5<strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>,<br />
councildiscussedthe options of either<br />
retaining, amending or revoking the<br />
current [Local] Easter Sunday[Shop]<br />
Trading Policy.<br />
Following deliberations Council<br />
decided to retain the [policy] which<br />
permits shop trading on Easter Sunday<br />
throughout the Timaru District.<br />
HUGH MCCAFFERTY<br />
Developing the regions<br />
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MacyOliver with151 packets containing 906 hot cross buns<br />
to be delivered to supporters of her highland dancing<br />
fundraiser. PHOTO Debbie Oliver<br />
Buns abittersweet reminder<br />
Oneapenny twoapennyhotcross buns.Sowent the<br />
vendors street cry inGeorgian England, acry which,<br />
according to the Oxford EnglishDictionary, goes back<br />
to at least 1733. But the origin ofthe buns goes back<br />
further.<br />
Wikipedia tells us of the theory that the hot cross<br />
bun originates from StAlbans, inEngland, where, in<br />
1361, Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a<strong>14</strong>th-century monk at<br />
St Albans Abbey, developed asimilar recipe called an<br />
Alban Bun and distributed the bun to the local poor<br />
on Good Friday. However, in post-reformation England,<br />
signing buns with the cross was dismissed as popery,<br />
so the tradition seems to have gone underground.<br />
Most European countrieshaveaformofEaster bread.<br />
However, Britain and its former coloniesare unique in<br />
associatingthebread withGood Friday.Now available<br />
at any time of the year, itwas once restricted bylaw<br />
to Good Friday and certain other times.<br />
While wenow eat them for the deep theological<br />
reason that we like them, an underlying theological<br />
message is attached. As aformof bread, there is alink<br />
to the breadbrokenatthe Last Supper and the bread<br />
shared at Holy Communion. The cross reminds usof<br />
the cross on which Jesus died on the first Good Friday.<br />
The bitterness of the orange peel is areminder of Jesus<br />
suffering. Thespicesare to remind us of the spices used<br />
to anoint his body before burial.<br />
The ambiguous tasteofthe sweetand spicyconcoction<br />
speakstomeofthe ambiguityofthe day we call Good<br />
Friday,onwhichavery bad thing happenedbut which<br />
brought salvation intothe world. Just howthat all works<br />
has been the subjectofscholarly debatefor centuries.<br />
As for me, in the words ofAnselm of Canterbury (1033-<br />
1109), Credo ut intellegam -Ibelieve that Imay understand<br />
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FO R THINGS TO SEE AN D DO<br />
GPS Whānau Group Leaders <strong>2022</strong> (FROM LEFT): Row 1:Amalie Tozer, Damon Belsham, Sam Harvey, Macaulay Cleverley, and Macy<br />
Oliver. Row 2: Tyla Patterson, Finn Wilcox, Ollie Christensen, and Justina Courage. Row 3:Charlotte Taylor, Alex Newcombe, and<br />
Eve Upton. Row 4: Myra Martin, Adele Stack, Paris McRae, and Shantelle Parker.<br />
GPS choose Whānau Group Leaders<br />
Each yearsince 2018,Geraldine Primary<br />
School (GPS) hasselected up to fourYear<br />
6students from each Whānau Group -<br />
Whero (red), Kakariki (green), Kowhai<br />
(yellow), Kahurangi (blue) -to be the<br />
group leaders. Interested students put<br />
forward an application in the form of a<br />
letter, email, slide show,orvideo.<br />
GPS teacherSarah Strowger, coordinator<br />
ofthe whānau leaders,says, The whānau<br />
leaders at GeraldinePrimaryare involved<br />
in anumber of different activities and<br />
roles to show leadership in our school.<br />
Oneoftheir primaryrolesistoorganise<br />
activities for their whānau group.<br />
We usually do this at least once a<br />
term, but unfortunately, due to different<br />
breaktimes andonly mixing in our year<br />
groups, we have not beenabletodoany<br />
this term. Things wehave done inthe<br />
pastinclude organising sportsgames and<br />
learning how to adapt these for all age<br />
groups. We have also hadwhānau jump<br />
jam or reading astory.<br />
Each year, we trytohave an artproject<br />
displayedinthe school,sometimes tied in<br />
withdifferent celebrations such as Matariki.<br />
Our leaders also welcome students into<br />
school assemblies and convey student voice<br />
to amember of staff.<br />
We lookforward to gettingintosome<br />
activities when school returns to some<br />
sort of normality. Iamsure our leaders<br />
will have other ideas of what to do in our<br />
yeargroups if we remaininred for along<br />
period. DEBBIE OLIVER<br />
POPPY DAY<br />
FRIDAY 22 APRIL<br />
We will remember them<br />
Poppy Day is one ofNew Zealand’s oldest<br />
street collections, started in 1922 to raise funds<br />
to help WWI veterans in dire need get back<br />
home from Europe.<br />
Today there are over 30,000 veterans under<br />
the age of 50. The money raised on Poppy Day<br />
is not just for hearing aids and false teeth.<br />
Today’s veteran has complex, sometimes<br />
expensive and often urgent needs.<br />
As always, the RSA is here togive a<br />
helping hand to all our veterans, young and old,<br />
and their families in need.<br />
If you can help with selling poppies on<br />
Poppy Day please contact RSA Vice President<br />
Campbell Paton on027 647 0711.<br />
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WHĀRANGI 6|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, <strong>14</strong>PAENGA-WHĀWHĀ, <strong>2022</strong><br />
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Club night Monday and Thursday from6pm,<br />
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Tuesday interclub will startatthe endofthe month.<br />
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Straight after the 9am Easter Sunday Service at<br />
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CARPET CLEANING Powerful equipment, fastdrying.<br />
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CHIMNEYSWEEP &REPAIRS Call Dan McKerrow<br />
021 1187580.<br />
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS and mending.Phone<br />
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COMPUTER TAMING GeraldineComputerSolutions.<br />
03 693 9496.<br />
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021 041 3318.<br />
PAINTER GERALDINE-BASED Friendly<br />
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027 962 4841.<br />
SHARPENING SERVICE Knives, scissors, blades.<br />
Geraldine Forge and Blades 029 646 6327.<br />
SPYWARE /MALWARE /VIRUS REMOVAL Geraldine<br />
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TECH SUPPORT GERALDINE Help with computers,<br />
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HEALTH &WELLBEING<br />
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or text 027 705 3210 Email: MandyWallace@xtra.co.nz<br />
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CHURCH SERVICES<br />
EASTERSUNDAYANGLICANSERVICES 9am<br />
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menuincorporatingBarker’sproducts withseasonal ingredients. Monday-Sunday<br />
8.30am-4.30pm. Phone 03 6939727.<br />
BREWERY CAFÉ Hours: Monday/Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9am-5pm,<br />
Thursday/Friday/Saturdays 9am to late(kitchencloses 8pm), Sunday9am-4pm.<br />
Bookingsadvisable by phoning 03 697 4959.<br />
CAFE VERDE Licensed café in adelightful garden setting. Menu and cabinet<br />
options. Open 7days 9am-3pm.45Talbot St. Phone03693 9616.<br />
THE GREEN MAN PEEL FOREST Come relax in the Forest. Cafe &Bar open<br />
Thu-Sun and Fri &Sat evenings. Phone 03 696 3567.<br />
MUNDELLS CAFÉ Roast is on Friday to Sunday 11.30am to 2pm. Breakfast<br />
and lunch menu are available 8am to 3pm. Izakaya /Japanese food is openevery<br />
Friday night 5.30pm-9pm.<br />
GERALDINE FARM SHOP&CAFE Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Weekends<br />
8.30am-5pm. Menu choices change regularly.Somethingfor everyone. Come<br />
andcheck us out. Phone 03 69395<strong>14</strong>.<br />
THE LUCKY CLUB PARADE Thai Street Food Takeaways - STAFF<br />
CURRENTLY IN ISOLATION -CLOSED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL.<br />
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THE RUNNING DUCK Have you tried our toasted sandwich range or our<br />
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THE VILLAGE INN Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. For restaurant bookings, please<br />
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WOODBURY STORE CAFÉ Enjoy seasonal menu and cabinet options at the<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
29<br />
Changes for <strong>Ashburton</strong> River<br />
The Hakatere /<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
River catchment made<br />
headlines last year forhistoric<br />
floods which damaged farms<br />
and infrastructure and even<br />
threatened <strong>Ashburton</strong>, butthe<br />
lackofwater in theHakatere /<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> River is aconcern<br />
for river users.<br />
So,from July 1next year,<br />
many people who haveconsent<br />
to take andusewaterfrom the<br />
waterways within the<br />
Hakatere /<strong>Ashburton</strong> River<br />
catchment will be subject to<br />
new minimumflow conditions.<br />
These conditions will<br />
change theavailabilityof<br />
water and mean consent<br />
holders willface tighter<br />
restrictions on theirability to<br />
take water.<br />
Thenew minimum flows<br />
were developedwith the<br />
community andincludedinthe<br />
Canterbury Land and Water<br />
Regional Plan to improve and<br />
protectthe natural character<br />
and mauri (life force)ofthe<br />
Hakatere /<strong>Ashburton</strong> River,<br />
promote ecosystem health and<br />
biodiversity,improve water<br />
quality, andensure theriver<br />
mouth remains open for<br />
longer.<br />
At thestartof<strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>, 61<br />
consent reviews had been<br />
decided. Of them, 55 have the<br />
new minimumflow conditions<br />
added.<br />
From1July2023, those<br />
consent holders must stop<br />
Water consents from the <strong>Ashburton</strong> River will change next year.<br />
taking water whenthe flow in<br />
the Hakatere /<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
River mainstem at the State<br />
Highway 1Bridge recorder<br />
site is less than six cumecs<br />
(6000 litres persecond), and<br />
many also have minimum flow<br />
restrictionsontributary<br />
waterways.<br />
There are 25consent<br />
reviews –held by11consent<br />
holders –still to be decided.<br />
Regional planningmanager<br />
Andrew Parrish said it had<br />
beenadifficult processfor<br />
those whose consents were<br />
beingreviewed,because their<br />
water supply, often for<br />
irrigation of high value crops,<br />
wouldbeless reliable.<br />
For those using water for<br />
irrigation,the new minimum<br />
flows will impact their farming<br />
operation andmany consent<br />
holdersare looking at<br />
alternatives like scheme water<br />
or unconnected groundwater.<br />
The consentreview was<br />
necessary to implement<br />
minimum flows set by the<br />
regional plan and meant more<br />
water wasleft in thecatchment<br />
for the healthofthe river and<br />
the benefit of allwater users,<br />
Mr Parishsaid.<br />
“If we were to just wait for<br />
currentconsents to expire,it<br />
would take 20 yearstoapply<br />
the minimumflow to all<br />
consents that take water from<br />
the Hakatere /<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
system,” he said.“Consent<br />
reviewallows us to reach that<br />
minimum flow by midnext<br />
year, and to do it in away that<br />
creates aneven playing field<br />
for water users.”<br />
Consent holders impacted by<br />
new minimum flows have been<br />
fully engagedinthereview<br />
processand themajority<br />
understood the changes<br />
imposedonthem would<br />
contribute to awider<br />
environmental benefit for all<br />
water users.<br />
The new minimum flows will<br />
helptoensure that an open<br />
rivermouth willbe<br />
maintained.<br />
“We expect these changes<br />
will improveconditions for<br />
fish migration andwater<br />
quality,especially at the<br />
hāpua andriver mouth,”he<br />
said.<br />
“We know that climate<br />
changewill bring lessreliable<br />
rainfall patterns, and we need<br />
to ensure ahigher minimum<br />
river flowtoensure theriver,<br />
as well as the ecosystem it<br />
supports, is resilienttothe<br />
changes we can’t control.”<br />
Venison prices, in right direction<br />
Optimism is starting to creep<br />
in as deerfarmers greet alift<br />
in venison returns.<br />
Unlikevelvet which has<br />
beengoing gangbusters,<br />
venisontookahit,falling to<br />
$5.50akilogram this timelast<br />
year.<br />
However, it has been defying<br />
seasonal fluctuations at nearly<br />
$2/kgabove this mark —albeit<br />
far off the giddy peakof<br />
$11.30/kg in 2018.<br />
Deer Industry New Zealand<br />
chiefexecutive officerInnes<br />
Moffat said deer farmershad<br />
seenasubtleimprovement in<br />
prices after Christmas, from<br />
low levels.<br />
He saidithad occurred<br />
duringanormallylow pointof<br />
venisonsales as Europeans<br />
buyersdoastock take afterthe<br />
game season and contemplate<br />
their needsfor the yearahead.<br />
‘‘Wesaw contractsonoffer in<br />
springalittle over $7 a<br />
kilogram.The venison<br />
schedule normallyfalls by<br />
more than$1/kgaswegoto<br />
Christmas,but this year the<br />
schedule is is $7.30$7.40/kg<br />
andproviding signals to<br />
suppliers that we are<br />
expecting to see that<br />
increase.’’<br />
European customershad<br />
showed faith in theNew<br />
Zealand venison business<br />
duringEurope’s lockdowns by<br />
placing orders withoutthe<br />
certaintyofsales.<br />
‘‘The salesover the 2021<br />
gameseasonwentwell, so we<br />
are seeing arising marketand<br />
they are placing orders for the<br />
year ahead,’’ he said.<br />
This is being backedupby<br />
solid demand in North<br />
America as the foodservice<br />
market recovers, whilework<br />
by exporters to create new<br />
accountsthere arebeginning<br />
to show promise.<br />
They alsoexperienced<br />
significantordersatgood<br />
prices fromChina fortheir<br />
New Year’scelebrations.<br />
It had liftedthe mindset of<br />
farmers.<br />
‘‘Definitely farmers are in a<br />
positivemood. They have been<br />
patientduring the covidinduced<br />
downturn and are<br />
lookingforward to improved<br />
pricesasthe yearunfolds.’’<br />
The coproduct market<br />
remainsuncertain withskin<br />
production down, whiletrim<br />
and offal to Asia for pet food<br />
production has yet to return to<br />
its previous base.<br />
However,velvet is up 1015%<br />
fromlast year at about<br />
$130$<strong>14</strong>0/kg for Agrade<br />
product.<br />
The national hindherd had<br />
gonefrom 830,000 in midyear<br />
2020 to840,000 lastJune.<br />
~Central Rural Life<br />
INBRIEF<br />
DRY IN THESOUTH<br />
Aborn and raised Queenstown<br />
farmer sayshehas neverseen the<br />
land so dry. Chris Dagg,who runsa<br />
sheep andbeeffarm at the footof<br />
CoronetPeak, said he hadnever<br />
had to irrigate this late in the<br />
season. It was likely that irrigation<br />
would be needed for at least<br />
anothercouple of weeks.<br />
OtagoRegional Council general<br />
manager’sRichard Saunders said<br />
river and lake levels were being<br />
monitored; however, given the<br />
current dry conditions peoplewere<br />
encouraged to be conscious of their<br />
wateruse.<br />
Agriculture Minister Damien<br />
O’Connorhas classified the drought<br />
conditions in Southland, Cluthaand<br />
Queenstown Lakesdistricts late last<br />
month as "a medium-scale adverse<br />
event" and announced up to<br />
$100,000 in governmentfundingto<br />
support farmers from now until<br />
October.<br />
AGOOD START<br />
The ending of the streamlined<br />
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planning to convert farmsto forest is<br />
apositivefirst step in addressing the<br />
issue of wholesale farm conversion<br />
for carbon farming,Beef +Lamb<br />
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30 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Rural industry gets work boost<br />
The Government is opening up the<br />
borders to an additional 1580 experienced<br />
primary sector workers, and it’s a‘‘shot in<br />
the arm for those struggling to recruit’’,<br />
Federated Farmers says.<br />
It opens the door for experienced<br />
workers to come to New Zealand for jobs<br />
in the dairy industry, meat processing, and<br />
forestry.<br />
FederatedFarmers employment<br />
spokespersonChris Lewissaidgoodthings<br />
taketime, theruralindustry hadbeen<br />
ratcheting up thepressurefor this<br />
necessarystepfor many, many months.<br />
‘‘Let’s hopethe system is agileenoughto<br />
get these people into New Zealandand out<br />
intoworkplaces by thetime we need themparticularlyfor<br />
thesuperbusyspring dairy<br />
calvingseason,’’ he said.<br />
The new settings include an increase in<br />
the currentborder exceptionfor assistant<br />
dairy farm managers,2ICs, dairy herd<br />
managersand dairy farm assistants by 500<br />
to atotalof800 for thoseearningatleast the<br />
medianwage plus$1per hour (currently<br />
equates to $28 per hour).<br />
Mr Lewis said it wasimportant for<br />
farmers to take up these places.<br />
‘‘Weknow that withfueland fertiliser<br />
price rises,concernsinsome districtsabout<br />
supplementary feed, and otherfactors,<br />
there may be atemptationtotry and<br />
struggle through with workforcegaps.<br />
‘‘But just rememberthe stress thatputs<br />
on youand the rest of theteam,the health<br />
and safetyfactors, and thedifficulties of<br />
rosteringtogivepeople decent time off<br />
whenyour staff complementisdeficient.’’<br />
DairyNZchiefexecutive Dr Tim Mackle<br />
saidDairyNZ hadbeen workinghard to<br />
makesure governmentunderstoodthe<br />
pressure farmers were under due to<br />
workforce shortages.<br />
But the border class exceptions still fell<br />
short of the sector’s 4000worker shortage.<br />
The organisation has pushedfor 1500<br />
international dairy workersintothe country<br />
in time forthe <strong>2022</strong>dairy season on June 1.<br />
“We made it cleartogovernment that the<br />
300 dairy border classexception workers<br />
previously approvedwas nowherenear<br />
enough to meet the demandsonfarm and<br />
reduce the current highlevels of farmer<br />
stress,” Dr Macklesaid.<br />
“TheGovernment’s decisiontoincrease<br />
the number of internationalworkers by 500<br />
is astep in therightdirectiontoreduce the<br />
pressureonfarm teams.Wewillcontinueto<br />
advocate for more to be allowedintoNew<br />
Zealand, to helpaddress the significant<br />
staff shortage.”<br />
Alsogoodnews for farmingwas themeat<br />
worker border class exceptioncap willbe<br />
extended by afurther 500 workers on topof<br />
previousagreedfigure of 150 workers, and<br />
also approval for up to 300 silviculture<br />
forestry workersand up to 280wood<br />
processorsand manufacturerstoenterNew<br />
Zealand.<br />
AgricultureMinisterDamien O’Connor<br />
said thefood andfibre sector continued to<br />
lead theeconomicrecovery from Covid19.<br />
‘‘Food and fibreexport revenueis<br />
expected to hit morethan$50 billionby30<br />
June <strong>2022</strong>, andit’svital the sectorhas the<br />
experienced workforceitneedstoachieve<br />
this.New Zealand’s foodand fibre sector<br />
continues to show itsresilienceand ability<br />
to adapt and respond to thechallenges<br />
broughtaboutbyCovid19, but extra helpis<br />
needed.’’<br />
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IN BRIEF<br />
PIG EMISSIONS<br />
New Zealand pig farmers are<br />
committed to playing their part to<br />
reduce emissions, however current<br />
proposals for pricing greenhouse<br />
gas emissions from livestockwould<br />
be unfair on the sector, NZPork<br />
says.The He Waka Eka Noa<br />
Primary Sector Climate Action<br />
Partnership (HWEN) has recently<br />
completed consultationonpolicy<br />
options for pricinggreenhousegas<br />
emissions from livestock. Incoming<br />
NZPork chief executive BrentKleiss<br />
says emissions from pig farming<br />
differ significantly to emissions from<br />
pastoral farming because pigs are<br />
monogastric so theynaturally<br />
produce much lowermethane<br />
emissions than ruminantanimals like<br />
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“Our low emissions profile and the<br />
size and natureofour sector means<br />
reductions in ouremissionswill<br />
require different solutions –rather<br />
than a‘one sizefits all’ approach.”<br />
ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE<br />
Jess Moore,ofGore, has been<br />
named as the newDairy Women’s<br />
Network’s new associate trustee.<br />
The former SouthlandHub leader<br />
was one of <strong>14</strong> applicants and was<br />
selected based on her wide<br />
involvement with the Network and<br />
dairy industry at leadership and local<br />
governance level.<br />
Dairy Women’s Network Trustee<br />
and HR committee member Jenna<br />
Smithsaid Jess had astrong<br />
alignment with the value and<br />
purpose of Dairy Women’s Network<br />
and had showncommitment and<br />
leadership within the organisation<br />
through hertime as aRegional<br />
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says.<br />
Sharprisesincommodity<br />
prices have strengthened<br />
farmers'andhorticulturalists'<br />
businesses –and now is an<br />
excellenttime to start planning<br />
for the new future.<br />
Mr Speedy, following oneof<br />
the advantageous consequences<br />
of the Covid19 pandemic, said<br />
the importanceof, and demand<br />
for, healthyand sustainable<br />
food growninreputableand<br />
trusted countries...like New<br />
Zealand.<br />
‘‘Tocontinuetocapitalise on<br />
this,weneed to keep investing<br />
and improve theway we grow<br />
our food and fibre, and be<br />
unwaveringinthe need to listen<br />
and adapttoevolving consumer<br />
demand,’’ he said.<br />
‘‘Fortunately for New<br />
Zealand, we have someamazing<br />
role models andleaders.’’<br />
Thedemand forhealthy<br />
whole food, grownsustainably,<br />
will continuetohold commodity<br />
prices at strong levels,hesays.<br />
Theprices will easeatsome<br />
point because supply chain<br />
pressuresare contributing to<br />
high values on the demand side;<br />
high input prices are<br />
constraining the supplyside.<br />
Butdemand for quality<br />
protein willnot abate,<br />
especially with the rising<br />
middle class worldwide.<br />
Aglobalsupplyresponse will<br />
continue to be constrained by<br />
climate change limitations and<br />
growingdissatisfaction with<br />
'factory farming', overtilling<br />
soil to increaseinputs, and<br />
concern overanimal welfare.<br />
MrSpeedy saiddemandfor<br />
healthy and sustainable food is<br />
best seen in China's demand for<br />
kiwifruit, given its Vitamin C<br />
properties. In the past two<br />
years, horticulturalexport<br />
volumes have grown morethan<br />
40 percent.<br />
That's resultedinincreased<br />
demand for horticultural<br />
borrowing,with lendingrising<br />
30 percentinthe past two<br />
years, while dairylending has<br />
decreased by 8per cent.<br />
Food prices in NewZealand<br />
increased 6.8 per centyearonyear<br />
in February froma5.9 per<br />
cent rise in the previous month<br />
the highest reading since July<br />
2011.<br />
Costs rosethe most forfruit<br />
and vegetables (17per cent),<br />
meat, poultry, and fish(7.1 per<br />
cent), and restaurant and readytoeatfoods(5.2<br />
per cent). On a<br />
seasonallyadjusted monthly<br />
basis, foodcostsedged 0.1 per<br />
cent higher froma1.1 per cent<br />
gain in January,largely due to<br />
restaurant andreadytoeat<br />
meals.<br />
Rural businesses can prepare<br />
for the year ahead by speaking<br />
with rural professionalsto<br />
understand the medium and<br />
longterm implications of<br />
inflation and constrained<br />
labour–and makeaninformed<br />
plan for the future.<br />
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The appeal of renovation on your home<br />
Renovating can be costly and<br />
inconvenient, but can also increase the<br />
value and enjoyment of your home.<br />
There are two main reasons people<br />
renovate: to add to the comfort, use and<br />
value of the home and to tidy it up to sell.<br />
Renovating can be acostly and<br />
inconvenient business.<br />
Before you launch into renovations,<br />
take time to consider whether the<br />
expense and disruption is justified.<br />
If you intend staying in the home you<br />
may want to add extra space to<br />
accommodate an expanding family, or<br />
simply to add asense of spaciousness.<br />
You may also want to add rooms for<br />
special purposes, such as an office or<br />
games room, change the configuration of<br />
the house for better flow, or update and<br />
remodel to give the house afresher,<br />
more modern look.<br />
Other home owners may also be<br />
looking to restore their house to its<br />
original style, or look to add value to<br />
increase their investment.<br />
If you are renovating to sell, it is likely<br />
that you’ll want to give the house an<br />
inexpensive makeover to freshen it up<br />
and make it more attractive to buyers.<br />
For example, repainting, repapering, or<br />
changing dated or damaged fixtures,<br />
such as acracked basin in the bathroom.<br />
You need to consider the tastes of<br />
potential buyers, which really means<br />
keeping everything fairly neutral to<br />
appeal to awider range of people.<br />
Not everyone warms to bright feature<br />
walls or pink bathtubs.<br />
Renovations that will increase the<br />
appeal of your home may include<br />
painting the kitchen and bathroom, or<br />
putting in some decking to give an<br />
indoor/outdoor flow and an increased<br />
sense of space or some landscaping.<br />
Don’t spend money that you won’t get<br />
back in the sale price.<br />
Ask areal estate agent for ideas to<br />
increase the house’s appeal, and how<br />
much you should spend without<br />
overcapitalising.<br />
Take care to renovate to the existing<br />
style of the house and neighbourhood.<br />
People search in particular<br />
neighbourhoods because they like the<br />
age and style of houses found there.<br />
Giving your older villa style house a<br />
very modern aspect, which is<br />
inconsistent with the other houses in the<br />
street, will lessen the range of potential<br />
purchasers.<br />
fyou don’t intend selling, the money<br />
you spend on renovating will be an<br />
investment in the comfort and<br />
enjoyment of the house.<br />
Whether you increase the value of the<br />
home may not be an important factor in<br />
how much you decide to spend.<br />
If your house needs agreat deal of<br />
work to get it how you would like, decide<br />
whether you want to go to all the trouble<br />
and expense, or whether it would be<br />
better to sell and buy something more<br />
suited to your needs.<br />
Many New Zealanders take on<br />
renovation, redecoration and alteration<br />
projects in their homes, usually in the<br />
belief that it will save them money. How<br />
much you can do yourself realistically<br />
depends on your skills, time and energy.<br />
There may also be legal restrictions<br />
on doing work yourself if you don’t have<br />
the right qualifications. You need to<br />
consider the Building Code<br />
requirements and getting building<br />
consent for some work. Many people are<br />
very capable of painting and<br />
wallpapering, and some straightforward<br />
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acaravan or something similarisgoing to<br />
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Time out<br />
Mr Trafford says it’s agood idea to spend<br />
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“Take time out as much as youcan,even if<br />
you are just making better use of your<br />
backyard for things like meals, coffee,<br />
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make extended visits to family; even take<br />
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“Getting out and aboutwill help youdestress.”<br />
Designate activity zones<br />
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Postrenovation insurance checks urged<br />
New Zealand’s Covid19 era<br />
renovation boom could be<br />
leaving more Kiwis prone to<br />
home underinsurance risk,<br />
according to anationwide<br />
survey by AMI and Ipsos.<br />
The recent survey revealed<br />
one in three homeowners have<br />
made major or structural<br />
renovations to their home in<br />
the past 18 months, however,<br />
more than half (54%) did not<br />
update their home insurance<br />
policy as part of renovations<br />
being completed.<br />
AMI is therefore urging<br />
everyone embarking on ahome<br />
makeover to think carefully<br />
about how their renovations<br />
will change their home and<br />
contents insurance needs.<br />
This includes checking you<br />
have the right cover in place to<br />
protect the extra value added to<br />
your home if disaster strikes<br />
and you need to rebuild and<br />
refurnish from scratch.<br />
AMI’s executive general<br />
manager, claims, Wayne<br />
Tippet, said all homeowners –<br />
regardless of whether they have<br />
carried out renovations –<br />
should be in the habit of<br />
regularly reviewing their<br />
insurance policies to ensure<br />
their most prized asset is<br />
properly protected.<br />
“Lockdowns and<br />
international travel<br />
restrictions have given more<br />
Kiwis the time and budget to<br />
spruce up their homes –often<br />
making them bigger, more<br />
comfortable and more<br />
functional for daytoday<br />
living,” Mr Tippet said.<br />
“If you’re extending your<br />
home, rebuilding your kitchen,<br />
or adding an outdoor feature<br />
like adeck or swimming pool,<br />
it’s important to contact your<br />
insurer to check you have<br />
adequate cover for the<br />
investments you’re making. In<br />
fact, checking your insurance<br />
cover is something we<br />
encourage all our customers to<br />
do regularly, to ensure there<br />
are no surprises at claims<br />
time.”<br />
According to AMI’s survey,<br />
nearly aquarter (23%) of home<br />
renovations cost more than<br />
$51,000, while 15% cost between<br />
$31,000 –$50,000, 31% cost<br />
between $11,000 $30,000 and<br />
31% cost less than $10,000.<br />
Bathrooms and kitchens (45%<br />
each) were the most popular<br />
rooms to renovate, followed by<br />
outdoor areas (40%), bedrooms<br />
(26%) and lounge rooms (22%).<br />
The survey also revealed<br />
more than half (54%) of<br />
renovators did not consider<br />
taking out Contract Works<br />
Insurance (CWI), and afurther<br />
<strong>14</strong>% admitted to not knowing<br />
what CWI is.<br />
Mr Tippet said the purpose of<br />
CWI is to protect your home<br />
from unforeseen damage while<br />
renovations are taking place.<br />
“Homes undergoing major<br />
renovations enter aphase of<br />
being less structurally sound,<br />
which is why most home<br />
insurance policies have<br />
exclusions in place when<br />
homes are being worked on.<br />
“For example, if you’re<br />
extending your home and your<br />
builders have covered part of<br />
the roof with tarpaulins –your<br />
home will be at greater risk of<br />
damage if amajor rain event or<br />
storm passes through your area.<br />
“Contract Works Insurance is<br />
there to cover damage caused<br />
while your home is structurally<br />
more exposed to risks,” he said.<br />
“Most people will agree that<br />
all the fuss and disruption is<br />
worth it when the end result<br />
adds value to your home and<br />
provides more enjoyable living<br />
spaces for everyone.’’<br />
AMI’s top tips:<br />
Before getting started, plan and<br />
cost out the renovations you<br />
want to make. Have arealistic<br />
budget and allow for extra<br />
unexpected costs.<br />
Depending on the size and scope<br />
of your project obtain<br />
professional advice and always<br />
use qualified, licensed<br />
tradespeople.<br />
Ask for help with the consent<br />
process if you need it.<br />
Consider taking out Contract<br />
Works Insurance before the<br />
renovations start. This provides<br />
cover for unforeseen damage to<br />
your home while the<br />
renovations are under way.<br />
Before commencing the<br />
renovations, check that your<br />
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Building your own slice of paradise<br />
Renovating or building new depends on<br />
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Building occasionally gets bad press<br />
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building generally.<br />
But if you have agood builder and<br />
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If you are going to build, you have to<br />
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Builders or building firms sometimes<br />
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home.<br />
Many companies, these days, offer<br />
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If these interest you, the companies<br />
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homes.<br />
So take the time to explore.<br />
Get alist of addresses, and spend a<br />
day, or two, exploring the options.<br />
The more homes you see, the clearer<br />
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for what price.<br />
Some designs will fascinate you,<br />
others will not.<br />
In any event and even if you see<br />
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Such companies have many design<br />
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It might be that you want to design<br />
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The joy of buying your first home<br />
You’ve saved enough money for your<br />
first house deposit. It’s taken some<br />
careful planning and some serious<br />
budgeting but you set agoal achieved it<br />
and have been to the bank/mortgage<br />
broker and got yourself the financial<br />
backing to buy ahome.<br />
Your first home may not be your<br />
dream home. But it could be an<br />
affordable first step on the ‘property<br />
ladder’.<br />
There’s no point owning your own<br />
home if you can’t keep up with the<br />
mortgage repayments. Sometimes ‘the<br />
worst house in the best street’ is the way<br />
to go, especially if you are good at DIY.<br />
Real estate websites are agood place<br />
to find out how much properties are<br />
worth in different areas. If you want to<br />
buy an apartment or townhouse, check<br />
your bank will lend on these types of<br />
properties not all will.<br />
If you’re buying aproperty as an<br />
investment, as well as aplace to live, it’s<br />
important to think about resale or rental<br />
potential.<br />
Consider things like public transport<br />
routes, shops and schools and whether a<br />
suburb has astrong rental market.<br />
Your first mortgage, or home loan, will<br />
probably be the biggest financial<br />
commitment you’ll ever make.<br />
It’s agood idea to be just as careful<br />
when choosing your mortgage. Over<br />
time, your repayments could add up to a<br />
lot more than the cost of the home.<br />
There are many types of mortgages,<br />
each with its own interest rate, fees and<br />
degree of flexibility. You can shop<br />
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you’ll need to get it looked over by a<br />
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<strong>2022</strong><br />
Spare athought for the builders…<br />
While house affordability and the cost of<br />
living continue to dominate the national<br />
conversation, construction costs for new<br />
homes are set to continue to rise for the<br />
foreseeable future.<br />
It may be very difficult for abuilder to<br />
give afixed quote for arenovation or<br />
new build.<br />
Following a34% increase in the price<br />
of building materials in the last 12<br />
months, suppliers are estimating a<br />
further 11% increase over the next six<br />
months, according to the latest research<br />
from EBOSS.<br />
Structural products (steel and<br />
structural timber) and interior products<br />
had the largest increases in the price of<br />
materials, both at 35% over the last 12<br />
months.<br />
EBOSS managing director Matthew<br />
Duder encouraged homeowners to<br />
consider their build budgets very<br />
carefully.<br />
“Traditional contingencies of 515%<br />
seem thin when we consider the<br />
cumulative impact of all the increases<br />
we are seeing across the board<br />
combined with the potential for delivery<br />
delays.”<br />
The latest EBOSS Construction<br />
Supply Chain Update highlighted that<br />
while pressures impacting the market<br />
appear to be stabilising, the building<br />
supply chain hasn’t so much recovered<br />
as settled into anew normal with freight<br />
issues remaining and material cost<br />
increases set to continue.<br />
Ninety percent of suppliers rely on<br />
either imported finished products or<br />
imported components unable to be<br />
sourced locally.<br />
The update, released last month,<br />
surveyed 200 suppliers across major<br />
product categories for residential and<br />
commercial construction on freight<br />
challenges, price impacts, lead times<br />
and Omicronpreparedness.<br />
The survey was conducted in<br />
February by EBOSS, which works with<br />
leading building product suppliers to<br />
assist in material selection by architects<br />
and builders. The aim of the survey,<br />
which is part of aquarterly research<br />
series, was to provide an update on the<br />
current and future state of the building<br />
product supply chain and help<br />
developers, architects and builders to<br />
better plan ahead.<br />
Key Findings: Logistics and lead<br />
times: 78% of suppliers are still having<br />
issues supplying the market.<br />
80% of suppliers state that they are<br />
experiencing freight issues.<br />
Product cost increases: Over the last<br />
12 months the price of building products<br />
sold in NZ have increased 34% on<br />
average.<br />
In comparison, the cost of materials to<br />
suppliers has increased 37% over the<br />
past 12 months (buyin cost), showing a<br />
3% hit on margin to suppliers in general.<br />
Suppliers predict that on average<br />
building products in NZ will increase<br />
11% in the next six months.<br />
Cost of materials are also predicted to<br />
increase 11% over the same period.<br />
93% of suppliers state that an increase<br />
in freight costs is creating inflationary<br />
pressure on their business.<br />
51% say that increases in the cost of<br />
materials are creating the biggest<br />
inflationary pressure on their business.
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Be aware, asbestos may be there<br />
Asbestos was used in construction<br />
materials from the 1920stothe mid1980s<br />
and it’s an area of concern for people<br />
doing home renovations.<br />
Anyonedoing home renovations may<br />
come into contact with it through such<br />
activities as removing or replacing some<br />
types of roof tiles, wallcladdings, vinyl<br />
floor covering, sprayed fire protection,<br />
decorativeceilings and roofing<br />
membranes.<br />
Working with asbestos or asbestoscontaining<br />
material can be adanger to<br />
healthand special gear should be used,<br />
and specialcare taken.<br />
The Ministry of Health advisesusing<br />
Work SafeNew Zealand (WSNZ)<br />
certified asbestos removers to perform<br />
restrictedwork with asbestos. Thisis<br />
because asbestosfibres are arisk to<br />
healthwhen inhaled.<br />
Safe removal methods are wellknown<br />
to experienced specialist firms.<br />
Asbestoscontainingmaterialmay be<br />
found in:<br />
texturedceilingsand linings<br />
asbestos cement sheeting or cladding<br />
asbestosbacked floor covering.<br />
Before you beginany workinvolving<br />
asbestos material, use the following<br />
checklist.<br />
Clear the area and surroundingsof<br />
peopleand pets. Childrenand animals<br />
must be unable to enter the area.<br />
Clear the areaofany removable<br />
objects, including furniture.<br />
Line all other surfaces(i.e., floors,<br />
walls, fixtures) with polyethylenefilm<br />
fastened with strong adhesive tape.<br />
Place clear warning signs to keep<br />
people away.<br />
Fasten all windowsand doors if<br />
workinginside, and seal around them<br />
with tape.<br />
Turn off electricity.<br />
Coverelectrical circuits and closeair<br />
conditioning or ventilationsystems.<br />
Wear disposable overalls (with hood),<br />
gloves and shoe coverings to keepdust<br />
off your clothesand skin.<br />
Protectiveclothing and respiratory<br />
mask shouldbeworn at all times until all<br />
work has been completed and the areais<br />
fullycleaned up.<br />
Use aP1P2type dust respirator at all<br />
times. Get expertadvice on the correct<br />
type of respirator from afirm that sells<br />
safety equipment.<br />
Wettingthe area,using alowpressure<br />
sprayer, lowers dust levels but never<br />
use ahigh pressurejet.<br />
As part of good workpractice do not<br />
eat, drink or smokewhileworking with<br />
asbestos.<br />
Use heavyduty polyethylene bags<br />
specially designed for asbestos waste.<br />
You can buy these fromany asbestos<br />
removalcompany. Do not use ordinary<br />
rubbishbags. The bags should be marked<br />
‘‘contains asbestos waste’’. Do not allow<br />
waste to build up in the work areas. Bags<br />
should be only half filled because of the<br />
risk of tearing.<br />
Use avacuum cleanerfittedwith a<br />
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air)<br />
filter.<br />
Asbestos dust is adanger to health. To<br />
reduce dust levelsuse hand tools NOT<br />
power tools or abrasive cutting discs.<br />
Do not sandthe surface of asbestoscement<br />
products whendry as thiswill<br />
releasealot of dust.<br />
Wettingthe material reduces the<br />
releaseofdust when sanding and cutting.<br />
Do not use highpressurewater jets.<br />
Bag the asbestoswasteasyou work and<br />
clean the area. Sources healthed.govt.nz<br />
and renovate.org.nz<br />
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Set back from the road with shared<br />
driveway, the spectacular property covers 2<br />
sections of flat land &positioned for the sun<br />
&Mountains. Opportunity to subdivide down<br />
to 4000m2 (subject to survey). PBN<br />
View<br />
By Appointment<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/6PHYK<br />
Agent<br />
Julie Srhoy 021 354 885<br />
29 WAYMOUTH STREET 3 1 3<br />
FABULOUS FAIRTON FAMILY HOME<br />
Space galore with 3dble bdrm home in a<br />
friendly community, Fairton. • Modern o/p<br />
kitchen &dining •Double glazed •Choice of<br />
diesel fire or h/pump for heating •Spa pool<br />
•Internal access carport •2single adjoining<br />
garages with workbench •Plenty of off street<br />
parking for all the toys! BEO $449,000<br />
View<br />
By Appointment<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/6EHYK<br />
Agent<br />
Manu Otene 022 308 6885<br />
35 WAYMOUTH STREET 1 1 -<br />
COLLAPSED SALE -GET IN QUICK!<br />
Set on a930m2 section with huge potential<br />
in Fairton location, with lots of options.<br />
Peaceful &private yet incredibly convenient.<br />
Fairton is asmall township approximately 6<br />
km from <strong>Ashburton</strong>. If you are looking for an<br />
opportunity add value this cute 1bedroom<br />
home is amust see. BEO $269,000<br />
View<br />
By Appointment<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/6CHYK<br />
Agent<br />
Manu Otene 022 308 6885<br />
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Robertson Real Estate Limited MERINZ Licensed Agents REAA 2008<br />
LJ Hooker <strong>Ashburton</strong>: When you know, you know | Phone 0800 554 274 | Visit it www.ashburton.ljhooker.co.nz<br />
Robertson Real Estate Limited MREINZ - Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 *Sources: <strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council, Property Guru, Vendor Report, Property Management Company
1/63 Short Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2 1 1<br />
1/19 Tancred Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2 1 1<br />
With Street frontage, positioned to capture all daysun this<br />
home is perfect forthose downsizing, retirees ,investor or<br />
first home buyers.<br />
Versatile living area with, modern kitchen with heaps of<br />
storage. Spacious living which leads to the Conservatory that<br />
overlooks the small garden.<br />
Fresh updated bathroom with all the essentials and two<br />
double bedrooms.<br />
Asingle garage completes the package.<br />
Viewing is essential.<br />
SetDate of Sale<br />
closing 27 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>, at<br />
4:00pm (unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
Thursday4:30 -5:30pm<br />
ChrissyMilne<br />
027 290 6606<br />
You’ll feel safe and secure with caring people close at hand if<br />
you make the choice to become part of the St Stephen Close<br />
Retirement Village. The Right toOccupyisonly for the 65<br />
years plus &is designed tomake life easier inyour lateryears<br />
so you can enjoyretirement. Designed for future proofing extra<br />
wide doorways incase aneed forwheelchairs walkers mobility<br />
scooters into Entrance, Living, Bedroom &Bathroom.The wet<br />
floor bathrooms isagem, so easy to use &clean. Ithas access<br />
from the master bedroom and the hallway to the second<br />
bedroom. Twodouble bedrooms both with ample storage.<br />
ForSale<br />
Price onapplication<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
ChrissyMilne<br />
027 290 6606<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30252<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30243<br />
Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
36 Hakatere Drive, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
2 1 0<br />
5GlasseyDrive, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
4 2 2<br />
*New kitchen, new bathroom/laundry<br />
*2bedrooms<br />
*Heat pump, gas hotwater, new switchboard<br />
*Secure back yard for children and pets<br />
Spacious open plan living area and easy care, well fenced<br />
backyard with freehold title.<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30240<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
SetDate of Sale<br />
closing 21 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>, at<br />
4:00pm (unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
BruceMcPherson<br />
027 438 4250<br />
Denise McPherson<br />
027 242 7677<br />
*Solid 1980 Split Level Brick home<br />
*Prime Desirable Allenton Location<br />
*4Bedrooms, 2Bathrooms<br />
*Modern Kitchen and Conservatory<br />
*Huge storage throughout<br />
*XLarge Carpeted Double internal Access Garage with Auto<br />
Doors<br />
*Fullyfenced 615sqm section<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30226<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA2008)<br />
ForSale<br />
Offers over$620,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Armand vander Eik<br />
021 597 527<br />
12 Mc Nicol Crescent, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
3 1 2<br />
360 Havelock Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
3 2 2<br />
*3double bedrooms and Twoliving areas<br />
*Double glazed and summer hill stone exterior<br />
*Built to capture all daysun<br />
*Covered and sheltered new patio area<br />
*Space to park acaravan<br />
*Concrete block double garage with powered door<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30247<br />
Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
SetDate of Sale<br />
closing 28 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>, at<br />
4:00pm (unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
BruceMcPherson<br />
027 438 4250<br />
Denise McPherson<br />
027 236 8627<br />
What more could you need? This property has been lovingly<br />
renovated to suit todays modern lifestyle.<br />
*3Bedrooms Plus Office &TwoBathrooms<br />
*New Carpet &Paint<br />
*Double Garage and new sealed driveway<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30248<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
SetDate of Sale<br />
closing 26 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>, at<br />
3:00pm (unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
Thursday5:30 -6:00pm<br />
Armand vander Eik<br />
021 597 527<br />
Kim Miller<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 236 8627<br />
Denise Russell<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 432 9717<br />
ChrissyMilne<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 290 6606<br />
Cheryl Fowler<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 461 26<strong>14</strong><br />
Margaret Feiss<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 751 009<br />
ShirleyFitzgerald<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 220 1528<br />
Denise McPherson<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 242 7677<br />
Armandvan der Eik<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 597 527<br />
Lynne Bridge<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 410 6216<br />
Mike Grant ncre<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 272 0202<br />
Mark Totty<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
021 664 113<br />
BruceMcPherson<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
027 438 4250<br />
Carey VonLubke<br />
Property Manager<br />
027 697 6948<br />
Janene McDowell<br />
Property Manager<br />
027 287 3388<br />
96 TancredStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317<br />
rwashburton.co.nz<br />
36 McMillanStreet, Methven 03 303 3032
AWARDEDTO<br />
AWARDED TO<br />
Armand Vandereik<br />
Ray White <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Your customer service has been rated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
Evelyne J & Barry L Taylor<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
33ManchesterStreetTinwald<br />
AWARDEDTO<br />
ArmandVandereik<br />
RayWhite<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Yourcustomerservicehasbeenrated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
AlisdairGormly<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
63LaneStreetAllenton<br />
January <strong>2022</strong><br />
ArmandVandereik<br />
RayWhite<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Yourcustomerservicehasbeenrated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
AmandaGray<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
60McMurdoStreet<br />
StreetTinwald<br />
January<strong>2022</strong><br />
customer service has been rated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
Fiona McKinney<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
31Willow Street Hampstead<br />
January <strong>2022</strong><br />
January<strong>2022</strong><br />
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AWARDEDTO<br />
r<br />
Brian White AO<br />
Chairman<br />
AWARDED TO<br />
Armand Vandereik<br />
Ray White <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Your customer servicehasbeenrated<br />
10/ /10<br />
by<br />
ArmandVandereik<br />
RayWhite<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Yourcustomerservicehasbeenrated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
JasonO''Connor<br />
Residential-Purchaser<br />
26CharlesStreetAllenton<br />
AWARDED TO<br />
Armand Vandereik<br />
Ray White <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Your customer service has been rated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
PhilipSutherland<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
277 Tancred Street<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
December2021<br />
December 2021<br />
DanWhi<br />
White<br />
Brian White AO<br />
Managing Director<br />
Daniel<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
24MelcombeStreetTinwald<br />
December2021<br />
Chairman<br />
White<br />
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Brian White AO<br />
Chairman<br />
AWARDED TO<br />
Armand Vandereik<br />
Ray White <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
AWARDED TO<br />
Armand Vandereik<br />
Ray White <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
AWARDED TO<br />
Armand Vandereik<br />
Ray White <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Your customer service has been rated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
Evelyne J & Barry L Taylor<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
33ManchesterStreetTinwald<br />
January<strong>2022</strong><br />
Your customer service has been rated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
AlisdairGormly<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
63LaneStreetAllenton<br />
January <strong>2022</strong><br />
Your customer service has been rated<br />
10/10<br />
by<br />
Amanda Gray<br />
Residential-Vendor<br />
60McMurdoStreetTinwald<br />
January<strong>2022</strong><br />
Dan White<br />
Manaa<br />
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Your customer service hasbeenrated<br />
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Residential - Vendor<br />
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10/1<br />
by<br />
Jason O''Connor<br />
Residential - Purcha<br />
26 Charles Street Allen<br />
Armand vander Eik 021 597 527 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
44 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
PERSONAL<br />
INTRODUCING KATE<br />
Alone and Seeking Love.<br />
Acountry lady who is loving<br />
and down-to-earth.<br />
She has grown up on the<br />
land and enjoys the<br />
farming lifestyle.<br />
Kate has blonde hair and<br />
green eyes. She enjoys<br />
cooking, camping, fishing<br />
and spending her time<br />
with aspecial man.<br />
Call now for more details.<br />
Seniors welcome.<br />
0800-446-332.<br />
MEMORIAL SERVICES<br />
MEMORIAL FOR JIM SMALL<br />
Please join us for aMemorial to<br />
celebrate Jim (Frederick<br />
James) Small. Friday 29 <strong>April</strong><br />
from 11am-2pm Celtic Rugby<br />
Clubrooms, 46 Keenan's Road,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. All welcome.<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
ALTERATIONS; Sewing<br />
mending and trouser hemming,<br />
curtain alterations<br />
and curtain making. Call<br />
Michelle on 027 352 7248.<br />
BUILD work to do? Contact<br />
Kiwi Building and Maintenance<br />
Ltd. Alterations,<br />
Renovations, New builds<br />
and repairs. Qualified<br />
Tradesmen. Phone Cawte<br />
027 418 7955.<br />
BUILDER : Specialising in<br />
home renovations and<br />
repair work. We also do<br />
decks, fences and retaining,<br />
plastering and painting,<br />
gardening, landscaping<br />
and tree removal. Call<br />
Lindsay 027 230 0205<br />
CARPET Cleaning. Powerful<br />
equipment and fast drying.<br />
Upholstery, mats and rugs.<br />
Experienced owner/operator.<br />
Phone John Cameron<br />
at Supersucker. 027 435<br />
1042.<br />
CARPET 2YOU -for all your<br />
flooring needs. Supplier<br />
and installer of carpet and<br />
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,<br />
carpet cleaning. Phone<br />
Mike Gill 027 491 4210.<br />
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,<br />
servicing <strong>Ashburton</strong> and<br />
surrounding districts, $70<br />
per chimney. Phone<br />
Rodney on 03 324 2999<br />
and leave amessage.<br />
CHIMNEY Sweep - for a<br />
professional service call<br />
Dan McKerrow, Chimney<br />
Sweep and Repairs on 021<br />
118 7580.<br />
CHIMNEY Sweeping.<br />
Includes full firebox inspection<br />
and internal flue<br />
camera inspection. An<br />
inspection report can be<br />
issued on completion. Call<br />
Allan on 027 209 5026.<br />
COMPUTER Help - need<br />
personalised help with<br />
computer programs,<br />
backups? Trouble with your<br />
PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad,<br />
Internet, printer or internet/<br />
electronic stuff. Call Frank<br />
021 120 9292<br />
COMPUTER Problems? For<br />
prompt reliable computer<br />
servicing and laser engraving,<br />
contact Kelvin, KJB<br />
Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot<br />
Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone<br />
308 8989. SuperGold discount<br />
card accepted.<br />
COMPUTER repairs, sales,<br />
training, setup wirelessnetworks,<br />
spyware<br />
cleanup. On-site day or<br />
evening. Low fees. Call<br />
Robin Johnstone, Networks<br />
Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308<br />
<strong>14</strong>40 or 027 768 4058.<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
GARDENING, mowing,<br />
pruning, fertilising, projects<br />
or general spruce ups? Call<br />
Andrew at Spruce Gardens<br />
to get the job done right.<br />
027 765 2899 or 03 307<br />
1693.<br />
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz<br />
LAWN Mowing. No job too<br />
small. Call Les Smith, From<br />
The Ground Up, for acompetitive<br />
quote. Ph 027 840<br />
0201 or 03 308 1500.<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Building Supplies<br />
Salesperson–Fulltime<br />
Mitre 10MEGA <strong>Ashburton</strong> has avacancy for<br />
someone to join their building supplies team.<br />
This is aFull Time Position (41.5 Hours) with a<br />
Tuesday–Saturdayroster.<br />
Duties will include:<br />
•Trade Customer service<br />
•PickingOrders<br />
•Point-of-sales operation<br />
•Merchandising<br />
Ideally the person will have the following<br />
attributes:<br />
•Administration skills<br />
•Building industryexperienceoraninterestin<br />
DIY<br />
•Excellentcommunication and people skills<br />
•Reliability<br />
•Ability toget aForklift licence (if you don’t<br />
already have one)<br />
•Beable to work in ateam environment<br />
•Excellentcustomer serviceskills<br />
This is a great opportunity for the right<br />
person to be part ofagreat team and make a<br />
contribution to agrowing business. Inreturn<br />
we offer job securityand excellentstaff buying<br />
privileges.<br />
Please email your C.V. and covering letter to:<br />
HR.<strong>Ashburton</strong>@mitre10.co.nz<br />
Applications close on Tuesday 26th <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
CONCRETE Services -<br />
Driveways, paths, patios,<br />
mowing edging. Decorative<br />
Concrete Specialist operating<br />
locally with 30 years<br />
experience. No job too big<br />
or small. Contactless service<br />
offered. Phone Paul<br />
021 152 1966.<br />
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,<br />
farm equipment<br />
service and maintenance,<br />
WOF repairs, machining<br />
and welding. Odd jobs a<br />
speciality. Mobile workshop.<br />
Can Collect. Phone<br />
Malcolm 0274 754 241.<br />
FIRE Extinquisher sales and<br />
servicing. On farm/<br />
contractors - trucks/tractors/balers/combines/cars/<br />
boats/caravans etc. Phone<br />
Mack at Doors and More on<br />
027 396 0361.<br />
FLY control and spider<br />
proofing. For all your<br />
domestic and industrial<br />
pest control needs phone<br />
AJ Kerr at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Pest<br />
Control on 03 308 8<strong>14</strong>7 or<br />
027 432 5447<br />
FURNITURE Removals. For<br />
all your household removal<br />
needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,<br />
office relocations -<br />
call Nudges Furniture<br />
Removals, phone 027 224<br />
0609.<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
2474776<br />
INTERIOR<br />
PLASTERING<br />
New orexisting,<br />
level 4finish, full skim<br />
plaster or repairs<br />
The Finishing Company<br />
03 307 8870 2450087<br />
LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs.<br />
Keys/locks, sliding and<br />
bifold door roller repairs.<br />
Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />
Doors and More on 027 516<br />
7104.<br />
PAINTER for all your painting<br />
needs. No job too small,<br />
inside or outside. Professional,<br />
friendly service.<br />
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or<br />
027 200 1619.<br />
SUN Control Window Tinting:<br />
Privacy, UV, glare, heat<br />
control for homes, offices<br />
and cars. Phone Craig<br />
Rogers 307 6347, www.<br />
windowtinter.co.nz, member<br />
of Master Tinters NZ.<br />
TILING - For all your tiling<br />
requirements including kitchen<br />
splash backs, flooring<br />
etc. (Full water proofing)<br />
Call Kevin on 027 496<br />
83<strong>14</strong>.<br />
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV<br />
block, glare, heat control,<br />
safety, security, privacy,<br />
frosting films, solar protective<br />
window films. Free<br />
quotes, 20 years local service.<br />
Phone 0800 368 468<br />
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.<br />
tintawindow.co.nz<br />
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com<br />
2468875<br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
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Reporter–<strong>Ashburton</strong><strong>Courier</strong><br />
We arecurrently looking foraversatile reportertojoin our team at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><strong>Courier</strong>.Allied Press Limited employs over 450 people on a<br />
permanentbasis across our 15 sites in the South Island. Weoperate across<br />
multiple media platforms (print, online,digital) delivering news, information<br />
and entertainmentthrough our various regional and citypublications including<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong><strong>Courier</strong>,The Star (Christchurch) and the Otago Daily Times.<br />
Thesuccessful candidate will have:<br />
• Excellentwriting ability<br />
• Ahigh degreeofinitiative<br />
• The abilitytoworkautonomously,juggle multiple tasks and meet regular<br />
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Acopyofthe full position description can be found at<br />
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If youthink this role is foryou,please apply to:<br />
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or post to 199 Burnett Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong>, 7700.<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
FIREWOOD<br />
OFFCUTS<br />
$<strong>14</strong>0 per cord<br />
GREEN<br />
SLABWOOD<br />
$120 per cord<br />
SCREENED<br />
SLABWOOD<br />
$150 per cord<br />
3CORD GREEN<br />
SLABWOOD<br />
$350 per cord<br />
C.O.D. in town<br />
Adams Sawmill<br />
Malcolm McDowell Rd<br />
Phone<br />
308-3595<br />
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES<br />
QualityEuropean<br />
Vehicle Servicing<br />
•Advanced<br />
Diagnostics<br />
•Experienced<br />
Technicians<br />
2459956<br />
OLD Man Pine. Very dry, well<br />
split. $400. 4m 3 trailer,<br />
delivered <strong>Ashburton</strong> to<br />
Hinds. Ph 027 444 4521.<br />
POULTRY<br />
MUSCOVY Adult Ducks-<br />
Pied and White, Peking<br />
Bantum chickens and Buff<br />
turkeys. Hinds area and<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> enquiries.<br />
Please phone Heather 027<br />
244 1102.<br />
JOB OPPORTUNITY<br />
We are seeking amechanically minded person to join our team.<br />
This position would suit someone who is:<br />
Motivated &Hardworking.<br />
Has the ability to think logically &problem solve.<br />
Physically Fit.<br />
Welding &Mechanical skills are an advantage.<br />
In return awork vehicle and work phone can be available for the<br />
successful candidate.<br />
SITUATIONS WANTED<br />
EXPERIENCED Housekeeper,<br />
Carer, full or parttime.<br />
Mature lady available<br />
for personal cares, cooking,<br />
cleaning. Highly recommended.<br />
Please contact<br />
Christine on 027 218 0668.<br />
WORK Wanted: Domestic<br />
house cleaner, available<br />
weekdays, reliable and<br />
honest. Also available for<br />
Pet walking/sitting, motel<br />
cleaning. Anything considered.<br />
Please phone<br />
Karriane 021 0242 2165.<br />
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES<br />
•Collection/Delivery<br />
‘Free of Charge’<br />
in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Bruce McIlroy Limited<br />
309MethvenHighway, <strong>Ashburton</strong>7776<br />
Tel: 03 3087282•E:bruce.mcilroy@xtra.co.nz<br />
MTAAPPROVED<br />
Call us for a<br />
FREE<br />
QUOTE<br />
Email your cover letter and C.V to:<br />
martyn@dairyplatforms.nz<br />
www.dairyplatformscanterbury.com<br />
2457013<br />
Customer Service<br />
MaintenancePerson<br />
Areyou looking forchange?<br />
2472608<br />
We have afull time permanent position available<br />
within our small selectteam.<br />
We are alocally owned company that has been<br />
servicing Mid Canterbury and the wider area for<br />
20 Years.<br />
The susccessful applicant would need to be<br />
preferablybut not necessarily<br />
• Mechanically minded<br />
• Reliable<br />
• Service driven<br />
• Ateam player<br />
If youhaveagoodsense of humour,enjoya<br />
varietyofwork,and have aclean driver’s licence,<br />
thenplease send your cv to<br />
admin@ashburtonuhire.co.nz<br />
2475133
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
PROCESSGENERAL MANAGER<br />
Join our dynamic Senior Leadership Team based in<br />
Oamaru. Full-time, new position due to growth.<br />
Oversee production and plant activities.<br />
Duties include:<br />
•Day-to-day plant operations<br />
•Production scheduling &forecasting<br />
•Production engineering and systems<br />
•Staff recruitment, training and rostering<br />
•Maintaining food safety &QA<br />
•Subcontractor management<br />
•Procurement and stock management<br />
•Financial management<br />
•LEAN management<br />
Our ideal candidate will have:<br />
•Minimum 5years experience inmanufacturing<br />
•Preferably tertiary qualified<br />
•Experienced in leading and growing high<br />
performing teams<br />
•Excellent communication skills<br />
•Computer literate<br />
•The right topermanently work in New Zealand<br />
To apply today or see more information, go to<br />
www.whitestonecheese.com/pages/job-vacancies<br />
For further questions, please call Daisy on<br />
0800-892-433, or email hr@whitestonecheese.co.nz<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Interested in advancementinyour industry?<br />
Seed Processing<br />
Coordinator/Manager<br />
• Key Role with Westham Industries Ltd.,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, MidCanterbury<br />
The Seed Processing Coordinator will be<br />
responsible for efficiently managing the<br />
complete seedcleaningprocess forWest Farms<br />
Ltdand Westham Industries client’sseeds to the<br />
required standards.<br />
Skills requiredfor the role:<br />
• SeedIndustryexperienceisnecessary<br />
• Production experience and process plant<br />
setting essential<br />
• Strong attention to detail<br />
• Abilitytocreate agood team environment<br />
• Exceptional time management<br />
• Effectiveproblem solver with strong mechanical<br />
skills<br />
• Excellent Customer ServiceSkills<br />
• Health andSafetyfocused<br />
• Good computer skills<br />
• Excellent verbal and written communication<br />
skills<br />
An attractive remuneration package will be<br />
negotiatedwith the successful applicant.<br />
If youare interested in this role,thenpleaseemail<br />
an up-to-date copy of your CV and acover letter<br />
General ManagerJanine Lee<br />
janine@westgroup.nz or<br />
call Janine on 0276655429 foradditionaldetails.<br />
Full Jobdescription is available.<br />
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE PROPERTIES FOR SALE PROPERTIES FOR SALE<br />
Location &Style<br />
118 Cameron Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Now is the perfect time to snap up this modern 3bedroom plus study home.<br />
Set in acentral location on a554 m² back section, this sunny property<br />
is an entertainer’s delight and hosts large open plan kitchen, dining and<br />
living areas that lead effortlessly to the covered deck area and landscaped<br />
gardens. Only 2years young and constructed by<br />
Des Millar this home is to be sold by Deadline Sale –5pm, 26 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
2474949<br />
Further enquiries to joshtuki1@gmail.com orphone 020 428 0795<br />
Trade me listing #3541150195<br />
Deliverers Wanted!<br />
Need some extracash??<br />
Whynot get fit earning it!<br />
Be partofadynamic team from areputable and<br />
well-respectedcompanyand deliver advertising<br />
material andnewspapers<br />
to local houses.<br />
Interested?<br />
We requirehonest,reliablepeople,<br />
aged11orover,<br />
in your area NOW!<br />
Forfurther details contact:<br />
deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz<br />
Please include your name,<br />
address and contactdetails<br />
2475270<br />
MID CANTERBURY<br />
Realty<br />
Open Homes Tuesday, 19<strong>April</strong> 6-7pm<br />
Saturday,23<strong>April</strong> 6-7pm<br />
Private viewings by appointment<br />
Look out for<br />
your copy<br />
everyweek!<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Presbyterian SupportUSI –Two VacancyPositions<br />
Youth MentorMethven–FixedTerm Part Time,20hours perweek<br />
MethvenTePuawaitanga Charitable Trust &Presbyterian Support<br />
2473850<br />
Aprimaryfocus will be to supportyoung people within the community, through<br />
brief engagement and supporting referral connections. Itwill be important<br />
for the Youth Mentor to be approachable and accessible to the young people,<br />
through proactive involvement at lunch times and throughout the school day.<br />
It will be imperative for the Youth Mentor tobevisible at school events and to<br />
complete case note reporting requirements, inrelation to youth’s concerns or<br />
risks. The role offers stimulating and rewarding work,itprovides an opportunity<br />
to contributetostrengthening families and the community.<br />
www.seek.co.nz/job/56509553 Applications close 22 <strong>April</strong> at 5pm<br />
Family Works–Social Worker,Counsellor,Psychologist<br />
Permanent–32to40hours,negotiable<br />
TheFamilyWorksrole is focused on supporting children and their family /whanāu<br />
who arefacing complexchallenges.The aim is to enable positivestrategies and<br />
practicalsupportfor childrenand parents, whowill benefit from strengths-based<br />
intervention; to improve their well-being and contribute tolong term positive<br />
outcomes.This role will require collaborative and/or partnered responses into<br />
facilitate good outcomes with our clients: while working in the community or<br />
based at our <strong>Ashburton</strong>office.<br />
www.seek.co.nz/jobs/56589430 Applications close 28 <strong>April</strong> at 5pm<br />
At Presbyterian Support we offer a safe and supportive working team<br />
environment. The role offers stimulating, challenging, rewarding work, an<br />
opportunity tocontribute tostrengthening families and the community. We<br />
wish to appointpeople who hold relevantprofessional qualifications.<br />
Please apply throughSEEK -The Job description is available on the PSUSI<br />
website https://www.familyworksuppersouth.org.nz/administration-2021-<br />
ashburton orconfidential enquiries welcomed by emailing Suz Hutchinson at<br />
susanh@psusi.org.nz (PleasenotePSUSI willbereviewing applications as they<br />
come in and mayplace prior to the closing date). Thank you.<br />
2474739
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46 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
HEALTH Coach - Trained<br />
dietitian, BSc Human<br />
Nutrition. 20 years experience.<br />
Restore your health,<br />
reduce medications, raise<br />
energy, heal your digestion,<br />
release excess fat. Phone<br />
Katie Charlton, 020 4013<br />
7988 or email<br />
katie@pecknutrition.com<br />
MENTAL Health Wellness. "I<br />
promise to listen, care and<br />
believe in you" Phone Pete<br />
on 027 280 0889. Dip<br />
Social Work, Dip Life<br />
Coaching. 30 years Tradie<br />
business experience. Member:<br />
A.N.Z. Coaching<br />
Alliance. www.peteyoung.<br />
co.nz<br />
FOR LEASE<br />
RENT ME!<br />
Ideal as an extra<br />
bedroomoroffice.<br />
Fully insulatedand<br />
double glazed forwarmth.<br />
Threeconvenientsizes:<br />
Standard3.6m x2.4m,<br />
Large 4.2m x2.4m<br />
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.<br />
Visit our displaycabin<br />
418WestStreet or callfor a<br />
freebrochure.<br />
www.justcabins.co.nz<br />
2472174<br />
0800 58 78 22<br />
STORAGE available, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Self storage, variety<br />
of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />
Storage 03 307 0401 or<br />
phone/text 021 554 570<br />
STORAGE: Secure self storage<br />
units available, long or<br />
short term. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Storage<br />
Facilities. Contact us<br />
on 0274 362 636 or www.<br />
ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />
co.nz<br />
SELL<br />
LPG REFILLS<br />
9kg cylinders<br />
$28.50<br />
Anysizecylinder filled<br />
17 Grey St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone 307 2707<br />
LPG<br />
REFILLS<br />
Small LPG cylinders<br />
Off Street Parking<br />
Available<br />
Arthur Cates Ltd<br />
26 McNally Street<br />
Ph 308 5397<br />
Riverside Industrial Estate<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
HOME SERVICES<br />
2470268<br />
2468593<br />
ASHBURTON Scrap Metal<br />
Recyclers buy heavy metal<br />
etc. Free light-grade metal<br />
in-yard dumping 9am-5pm<br />
weekdays &9.30-11.30am<br />
Saturdays. 117 Alford Forest<br />
Rd, (behind<br />
PlaceMakers). Phone 03<br />
308 8033 or 027 249 6625.<br />
ROOF COATINGS: All roof<br />
types, specializing in<br />
Decramastic and Long Run<br />
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep<br />
roofs not a problem. —<br />
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.<br />
2474302<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
MEETINGS<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
AFTER HOURS<br />
HEALTH CARE<br />
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111<br />
Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal<br />
hours please phone your general practiceteam,<br />
24/7, to speak with ahealth professional who<br />
will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor<br />
wheretogoifyou need urgentcare.<br />
If youdon’t have aregular general practice,<br />
call any GPteam 24/7 forfree<br />
telephone health advice.<br />
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your<br />
passporttoyour surgeryappointment.<br />
New Zealanders to bring some form of ID.<br />
PHARMACIES<br />
Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex,<br />
East Street will be open on ...<br />
Saturday from 9am until 1pm<br />
Sunday from 10am until 1pm<br />
Public holidays from 10am until 1pm<br />
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open:<br />
MondaytoFriday, 9am until 5.30pm<br />
and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm<br />
Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice<br />
Phone the Healthline on 0800 611 116<br />
Brought<br />
toyouby<br />
CountdownComplex, East Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755<br />
MEETINGS<br />
TheAnnual General Meeting<br />
of the Mid-Canterbury Four Wheel<br />
DriveClubInc.will be heldon<br />
Thursday 28 <strong>April</strong><strong>2022</strong>,<br />
afterthe monthly generalmeeting at the<br />
TinwaldDomain Clubrooms.<br />
Business includes minutes,matters,election<br />
of offices,finances,trophyawards,<br />
Clubconstitution review,Clubrulesreview<br />
andgeneralbusiness.<br />
John Ramsay,Acting Secretary.<br />
ASHBURTON Aviation<br />
Museum AGM, 7pm on 12<br />
May <strong>2022</strong> at the Aviation<br />
Museum.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
ASHBURTON RETURNED SERVICES ASSOC (Inc)<br />
ANZAC DAYAPRIL 25th <strong>2022</strong><br />
COMMEMORATION<br />
SERVICES<br />
Thefollowing services have been arranged and<br />
all citizens of the <strong>Ashburton</strong>County are<br />
invited to attend.<br />
6.30am DAWN SERVICE<br />
Dawn Serviceatthe<br />
Cenotaph Baring SquareWest.<br />
Speaker Major Cezarne Rogers and<br />
President<strong>Ashburton</strong>RSA Merv Brenton<br />
WREATHS<br />
If your group normally supply a<br />
Wreath forthe Civic Service, please deliver to<br />
LintonLounge at the RSA between 1pm &4pm<br />
Sunday24th [Named]. Thecadets will be laying<br />
all wreaths. Ifnot youcan layyour wreath at your<br />
ownconvenienceafter the<br />
Civic Serviceiscompleted.<br />
11.00am CIVIC SERVICE &<br />
WREATH LAYING<br />
Cenotaph Baring SquareWest<br />
Guest Speakers: MayorNeil Brown<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>College Head Students Jack Brown<br />
and Jorja Roulston<br />
President<strong>Ashburton</strong>RSA Merv Brenton<br />
2475485<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Mayfield A&P Association<br />
Gift Lamb competition<br />
With Covid in the communitywhich sawthe cancellation of our <strong>2022</strong> A&P show<br />
we were stillabletorun our Gift Lambcompetition which sawagreat turnoutof<br />
44 entries.<br />
Iwould like to takethe opportunitytothank all our entrants andtothe guys that<br />
collected the lambs from around the district and the Judges. A special thank you<br />
to Ross and Tim Penno for donating 3 lambs, Ian and Jill Ludeman for donating<br />
2lambsand Andy &Sonya Spencer foradonation. Also athank youtoMayfield<br />
Transportfor carting the lambs and to Silver Fernsfor the processing.<br />
There were two categories that were judged. 1.“On the Hoof” and 2.“On the<br />
Hook”. Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control the second<br />
category ofindividual weights were unable to be done, however the winners<br />
from on the Hoof areasbelow:<br />
1st CraigClucas 2nd PatStack 3rdIan Ludeman 4th BarryDaly<br />
Congratulations to youall.<br />
Eric Duff<br />
Weightaverages below. Theaverage $/head was$163.<br />
Grade Stock Meat kg Average<br />
Received<br />
kg /Head<br />
Lamb<br />
Y 22.0 390.2 17.7<br />
P 11.0 231.7 21.1<br />
T 4.0 83.4 20.9<br />
F 4.0 103.4 25.9<br />
C 2.0 47.9 24.0<br />
Total 43.0 856.6 19.9<br />
<strong>2022</strong> Mayfield A&P Gift Lamb Entrants<br />
Tag Tag<br />
Mike Salvenson 57 TomCorbett 99<br />
Ross &Tim Penno 56 Mike Carr 98<br />
Ross &Tim Penno 55 James Carr 97<br />
Ross &Tim Penno 54 Duncan King 96<br />
Hamish Gallagher 53 Alister McDowell 95<br />
Mr Jaine 51 Fraser Tasker 93<br />
Kev Taylor 74 Eric Duff 78<br />
Julia Yeatman 75 David King 77<br />
PatStack 73 DReith 79<br />
BDaly 72 PRHarper 76<br />
MBush 71 Wairuna Farm 84<br />
NCarr 70 Akanui Farm 83<br />
AMorrison 69 JohnnyBell No Tag<br />
ILudeman 68 Dave Neeson 90<br />
JLudeman 67 WindermereFarm 88<br />
BGallagher 66 Ian Lowe 87<br />
Inverery Station 64 Vern Thomas 86<br />
Mt Somers Station 63 Andrew Letham 85<br />
Gawler Downs 61 Doug Reith 89<br />
Surry Hills 60 James Wright 92<br />
Dave Greenslade 59 Fraser McKenzie 91<br />
John Clemens 58 Craig Clucas 100<br />
Mayfield A&PAssociation<br />
On Farm Heifer Competition<br />
Thecommittee wouldlike again to thank thecompanies andpeople fortheir<br />
sponsorship.Wewould also like to thank Hayley Dampney andJon Dampney<br />
and Suzyking fortheir time organising and running theday.<br />
Results<br />
Class 1Owner R1 Heifers<br />
1st GrantEarly<br />
2nd Fraser Hutchinson<br />
3rd SteveSchmack<br />
Class 2Owner R2 Heifers<br />
1st Mark McDonald<br />
2nd Fraser Tasker<br />
3rd BenWoodhouse<br />
Class 3Grazier R1 Heifers<br />
1st Mike Rigarslford<br />
2nd Alan Broomhall<br />
3rd Dave King<br />
FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />
FRESH Potatoes; Nadine<br />
and Agria $2.per kg.<br />
Peastraw; $5.per bale or<br />
$6.per bale delivered.<br />
Phone 03 308 3195 or 027<br />
531 9103; 81 Elizabeth<br />
Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
LIVESTOCK<br />
HORSE Paddock available.<br />
Approximately 1acre, 1km<br />
from town boundary. Ph<br />
027 449 1871.<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
Class 4Grazier R2 Heifers<br />
1st Dave King<br />
2nd Alan Broomhall<br />
3rd James Murdoch<br />
Overall Winner<br />
Alan Broomhall<br />
Spot Prizes<br />
BenWoodhouse -Most even line<br />
Bert Oliver-Beef Line<br />
PEASTRAW $5. abale, Linseed<br />
straw $4. a bale,<br />
sheep manure $8. a bag.<br />
Medium square bales also<br />
available. Call Ian<br />
027-286-3697 or Dave<br />
027-6011-426. A Hinds<br />
Lions project.<br />
PEASTRAW <strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Cricket Club are selling<br />
small bales, $6.per bale<br />
delivered. Please phone/<br />
text Brent on 027 441 2466.<br />
Apr24:<br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
TRAVEL<br />
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PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Thur <strong>14</strong>th<br />
11.15 TheLastBus<br />
2.45 TheLastBus<br />
3.30 Sonic 2<br />
4.15 Dog<br />
5.45 Ambulance<br />
6.00 TheDuke<br />
7.50 FantasticBeasts 3<br />
8.10 TheLost City<br />
Fri15th, Sat16th,<br />
Sun 17th &Mon 18th<br />
10.00 TheBad Guys<br />
10.00 Sonic 2<br />
11.45 TheDuke<br />
12.10 TheLost City<br />
1.30 TheBad Guys<br />
2.10 TheLast Bus<br />
3.20 Sonic 2<br />
3.50 FantasticBeasts 3<br />
5.45 Dog<br />
6.20 Morbius<br />
7.45 FantasticBeasts 3<br />
8.15 TheLost City<br />
Tues 19th &Wed 20th<br />
10.00 TheBad Guys<br />
10.00 Sonic 2<br />
11.45 TheDuke<br />
12.10 TheLost City<br />
1.30 TheBad Guys<br />
2.10 TheLast Bus<br />
3.20 Sonic 2<br />
3.50 Fantastic Beasts 3<br />
5.30 Ambulance<br />
6.20 Morbius<br />
8.00 Fantastic Beasts 3<br />
8.15 TheLost City<br />
NO COMPS<br />
Ambulance, BadGuys,<br />
Fantastic Beasts3,<br />
TheLast Bus, TheLost City<br />
RANGITATA<br />
DIVERSION RACE<br />
CLOSED FOR<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
From:<br />
Monday25<strong>April</strong> -<br />
Tuesday17May<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
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TheRangitata<br />
Diversion Race will<br />
be shut down for<br />
maintenanceover<br />
this period and will<br />
thereforebeclosed<br />
forany recreational<br />
use. Maintenance<br />
will occur throughout<br />
the length of the<br />
Race and the public is<br />
advised to keep clear<br />
of anyworks fortheir<br />
ownsafety.<br />
Forfurther<br />
information<br />
please contact:<br />
Kees Beentjes:<br />
027 578 8763<br />
Kees Beentjes<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
MANAGER<br />
TRAVEL<br />
OUT&ABOUT<br />
–Castle Tour at Riverstone<br />
Jun 11-15: –StewartIsland<br />
June 26:<br />
–SundayDrive(mysterytrip)<br />
Forbookings phone<br />
03 308 0224 l 027 265 6883<br />
2473457<br />
HOSPICE Mid-Canterbury.<br />
Dealing with alife limiting<br />
illness? Contact us to see<br />
how we can support you.<br />
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227<br />
8387<br />
2472469
HAY FEEDERS<br />
Benefits of our feeders<br />
• Various sizes and types available<br />
• Safe feeding while eliminating as much wasted hay as possible<br />
• Longevity of the feeder maximised<br />
• Competitive prices<br />
• Deer and sheep feeders also available<br />
Double squarefeeders<br />
Cradle Feeders<br />
RoundFeeders<br />
SquareFeeders<br />
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 6509<br />
www.palmeragriparts.co.nz<br />
Rectangle High Side Feeders<br />
Makita 18V LXTBL<br />
Makita 18V LXTBrushless Makita 18V LXTBrushless<br />
Brushless 3pce Job SiteKit 3pce Job SiteKit<br />
6pce Job Sit Kit<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
$<br />
1388 .00 $<br />
1290 .00<br />
Makita Cordless 19V<br />
LED TowerLight<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
$<br />
1887 .00<br />
$<br />
569 .00<br />
Makita 20L Cordless<br />
Cooler/Warmer<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
$<br />
959 .00 Hikoki 18V/36V<br />
Combo Kit<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
$<br />
799 .00 Hikoki Custom Combo<br />
WR18DBDL2<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
Hikoki WorksiteTable Saw<br />
KC362DAGKZ<br />
Hikoki 36V<br />
BL Combo Kit<br />
DV36DAWH36DA<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
999<br />
$<br />
469 .00 250mm incl Stand and Wheels<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
$<br />
1049 .00<br />
Hikoki 36V 1/2 DR<br />
ImpactWrenchKit<br />
SPECIAL PRICE<br />
$<br />
999 .00<br />
34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 6509<br />
2450367
QUALITY USED VEHICLES<br />
WARRANTIESAA APPRAISEDFINANCEBIGGEST YARDBEST SELECTIONTRADE-INS<br />
2012 SUZUKI<br />
SWIFT<br />
• 1200cc, petrol<br />
• Auto<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• Autostop<br />
• 60,1<strong>14</strong>kms<br />
3½ stars<br />
2016 NISSAN<br />
TIIDA<br />
• 1200cc, petrol<br />
• Auto<br />
• 4door<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• 34,000kms<br />
5 stars<br />
2017 TOYOTA<br />
YARIS<br />
• 1300cc, petrol<br />
• Auto<br />
• NZnew<br />
• Cruisecontrol<br />
• 42,500kms<br />
SPECIAL<br />
SAVE<br />
$1000<br />
$10,995 $9,995<br />
Clean<br />
carrebate<br />
$872.41<br />
$10,995<br />
NISSAN<br />
2012 NISSAN NOTE, 1200cc, hatchback,ABS, cam chain, 69,000kms ........................SOLD<br />
2016 NISSAN TIIDALATIO, 1200cc, auto, cam chain, 34,000kms........................... $10,995<br />
2016 NISSAN NOTE, 1200cc, auto, cam chain, ABS, 40,000kms .............................. $11,995<br />
2008 NISSAN X-TRAIL25X, 2500cc,auto, 4WD,ABS,cam chain, 110,000kms.. $12,995<br />
2012 NISSAN LATIO 1.2G, 1200cc, auto, ABS, camchain, 57,558kms .................. $10,995<br />
2009 NISSAN X-TRAIL20X, 2000cc, 4WD, auto, reverse camera, 71,000kms..... $12,995<br />
2008 NISSAN NOTE, 1500cc, auto, 88,000kms..................................................................$5,995<br />
2013 NISSAN SYLPHY, 1800cc, 4door sedan, auto, ABS, air con, 48,000kms........... SOLD<br />
MAZDA<br />
2010 MAZDAPREMACY, 2000cc, 7seats,auto, timing chain, 126,000kms............$9,995<br />
2013 MAZDADEMIO, 1300cc, cam chain, autostop, auto, 36,000kms........................SOLD<br />
SUBARU<br />
2012 SUBARUIMPREZA, 2000cc, auto, ABS,cruisecontrol,53,195kms......................SOLD<br />
2012 SUBARULEGACY 2.5iB, 2500cc, auto, AWD, wagon, ABS, 95,000kms........ $11,995<br />
SUZUKI<br />
2015 SUZUKI SWIFTXG-DGE, 1200cc, auto, ABS,cam chain, 61,000kms ...........$11,995<br />
2012 SUZUKI SWIFTXG, 1200cc, auto, ABS,cam chain, 60,1<strong>14</strong>kms ........................ $9,995<br />
MITSUBISHI<br />
2001 MITSUBISHI DION, 1500cc, ABS, 7seats,hatchback, auto, air con................$4,995<br />
2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, 1200cc, auto, ABS, cam chain, 79,152kms ............... $10,995<br />
TOYOTA<br />
2013 TOYOTA SPADE, 1500cc, ABS, air con, cam chain, 53,100 kms....................... $10,995<br />
2008 TOYOTA MARK X, 2400cc, 7seater, ABS, air con, S/W,89,000kms....................$9,995<br />
2008 TOYOTA BLADE MASTERS, 3000cc, auto, 6air bags,bodykit,82,000kms $11,995<br />
2005 TOYOTA RAV4, 2400cc, 4X4, auto, alloys,ABS ....................................................... $12,995<br />
2017 TOYOTA YARIS, 1300cc, auto, NZ new,cruisecontrol,42,500kms ................. $13,995<br />
2004 TOYOTA ECHO, 5door, auto, 105,000kms..................................................................$3,995<br />
2005 TOYOTA ALLION, 1800cc, auto, sedan, 75,000kms.................................................$7,995<br />
2 stars<br />
2010 HONDA<br />
INSIGHT G<br />
• 1300cc, alternative<br />
• Auto<br />
• 5door<br />
• Cam chain<br />
• 35,783kms<br />
3½ stars<br />
$13,995<br />
$9,995<br />
HONDA<br />
2008 HONDA FITRS, 1500cc, auto,hatchback,alloys,53,000 kms......................... $10,995<br />
2010 HONDA INSIGHT G,1300cc, alternative, auto, 5door, cam chain .................. $9,995<br />
KIA<br />
2006 KIA CERATO, 2000cc, auto, 2wheel drive, one owner,74,461kms......................$7,995<br />
COMING SOON<br />
2013 TOYOTA AQUA, 1500cc, auto<br />
2013 NISSAN LATIO, 4door, auto, 41,000kms<br />
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