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Oscar popping up in Methven 

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The Methven Scarecrow Trail 

starts this weekend andyou 

mayspotsomefamiliar 

characters aroundthe town. 

Every year Methvenlocals 

build scarecrows to acertain 

theme. Thisyear’s theme is 

characters from children’s TV 

shows. 

Methven artist Hannah Kidd, 

wellknownfor her steeland 

iron animal sculptures, is 

droppingeverything to create 

another scarecrow 

masterpiece with thehelp of 

colleague Sue Bamford. 

In previous years Hannah 

andSue have madeBuzz 

Lightyear, Dobbie, 

Dumbo and 

Fantastic Mr 

Fox. 

This year, 

after alot 

of thought, 

and 

delving back in timetotheir 

childhood, back to thedays 

when kids would turn on the 

TV andwatchMastersofthe 

Universe, Jemand the 

Holograms andOllie Olsen 

reminding us to ‘Keep cool till 

after school’. 

Theladies decided on that 

iconicgrumpygreen chapfrom 

Sesame Street, Oscarthe 

Grouch. 

With so manycharacters to 

choose from, whyOscar the 

Grouch? 

‘‘We chose ourfavourite, we 

think about what will be fun and 

easy,’’they replied. 

Thelife sizeOscar sits in his 

rubbishcan 

home 

looking 

pleased 

with himself. 

Highspec materials have 

gone into bringing him tolife, 

with Hannahsacrificing her 

favouritegreen towel forhis 

body. 

Sue listed theother materials 

carefully chosen forthe project; 

‘‘He’s stuffed with straw, his 

eyebrows are old woollen 

slippers with tennis balleyes,’’ 

shesaidproudly. 

There is healthycompetition 

between theMethvenscarecrow 

makers as local children get to 

vote on their favourite 

scarecrow creation. 

‘‘It startsout as fun and 

games, andbefore youknow it 

it’s highly competitive,’’ Hannah 

said. 

One thing that 

will help Oscar 

stand outfrom 

theothers is 

he will be a 

kinetic scarecrow. 

‘‘There will be akinetic pulley 

system where the kids pulla 

rope and the binwill open and 

Oscarwill pop out,’’the artists 

claim. 

Although thisseems a 

dubiousboast, they have used 

pulleys before on Dumbo, 

whose earsflap whenaropeis 

pulled. 

The arduousprocess of 

creating OscartheGrouch, 

included sixmonths of 

planning, ‘‘alot of coffeeand 

cafe brain storming sessions, 

mood boards,and then twodays 

of construction, and adayof 

staging.’’ 

During the trailscarecrows 

will be placed around Methven 

for families to findand try to 

identify each character, with 

prizes up forgrabs forthe 

most correct entries. 

Trailmapsand 

entry forms are 

available from 

iHub andthe 

Methven Four 

Square 

Supermarket. 

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Methven artists Sue Bamford (left) and Hannah Kidd with their Scarecrow trail creation Oscar the Grouch. 

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Annual Plan feedback urged 

BY MICK JENSEN 

Ashburton District Council has 

adopted its draft Annual Plan 202223 

andthe community has untilMay 6to 

offerfeedback and suggestionsonit. 

The draft plan outlinesthe operating 

budgetfor the coming year and 

currently means an overallaverage 

rates increase of 9.4 percent, although 

that willvaryacrossthe district and 

dependonlocation andproperty 

values. 

An online,virtual community 

meeting on theplanwas heldlast 

Thursday andeveningmeetings were 

held in Ashburton, Methvenand 

Rakaia earlier this week with 

councillors andcouncil staff. 

Ashburton mayorNeil Brown said 

theplan wasa‘‘nofrills’’ budgetthat 

detailed the workcouncil hasplanned, 

howmuch it will costand how it will be 

paid for. 

“Just like everyoneelse,the cost for 

us to purchase goodsand services has 

risen sharply in the pastyear which is 

amajorreason we’ve notmet the 7.8 

percentincrease anticipatedinthe 

Long TermPlan,” he said. 

Budgetsfor somedaytoday services, 

particularlyinareaswhere it’slikely to 

only have asmallimpact on the 

community, have been reduced. 

He saidifthe community waswilling 

Ashburton mayor Neil Brown. 

to accept areduction in the level of 

service in otherareas, then furthercuts 

could be made. 

“I encourage peopletohaveagood 

readthrough the consultation 

documentand to give us their feedback. 

‘‘If weare to lower costs, we need 

solutions to be abletodoit.’’ 

Ashburton councillors spent seven 

daysatbudget workshopsdeliberating 

the draft plan. 

An inflation rate of 5per cent has 

beenused, butindicators are thatthey 

maynow be understatedby2per cent. 

Council is proposingtodelay afew 

large capital projects includinganew 

driveway entrance to Ashburton 

Making Mid Canterbury at home 

NZ’s Largest RangeofAward-Winning Tiles 

VENICE LUME TUNDRA 

Domain,the domain promenadeand 

an upgrade to Balmoral Halltoreduce 

costs. 

Criticalwork thatmust be completed 

include upgrades to water 

infrastructure in Methven, MtSomers 

and Rakaia. 

Council hashighlightedtwo key 

topics forfeedback in theplan 

consultation. 

It is askingifthe standard of services 

should be reduced in order to reduce 

the ratesdemand andisalsoproposing 

to use$1.7 million fromforestry 

reserves to accelerate themajor 

roading repairs programme. 

Another factor affectingratesisthe 

impact of ratingrevaluations 

completedinthe districtlast year. 

There are significantincreases in 

urbanproperty values compared to 

ruralproperty values, whichmeans 

town ratherthan country ratepayers 

will be payingmore. 

The draft Annual Plan document is 

168 pages long. 

Public hearings on theplan areset 

for May 26.Aweek later therewill be 

deliberationsand apossible councillor 

workshop. Theplan will be adopted by 

June 29 and take affect from July1. 

Residents canfind out more and 

have theirsay on theAnnualPlan at 

itsourplace.nz or they can requesta 

copy of the consultationdocument from 

the counciloffices. 

Answers at last on three waters 


It’s taken six months but Ashburton 

District Council has received answers 

to questions submittedaspart of the 

proposed threewaters reform. 

The Government is proposing to shift 

the current 67 councilowned and 

operated threewaters services into 

four new publiclyowned entities to 

manage the future delivery of drinking 

water, wastewater and stormwater. 

The new entities will be publiclyowned 

by councils on behalf of 

communities and will have ajoint 

strategic direction and regional 

representative groups madeupoflocal 

government and Maori. 

They will be financially separate 

from councils. 

Aletter datedMarch 7from the 

Department of Internal Affairs 

thanked council for its feedback on 

three watersand gave answers to 17 

questions submitted lastSeptember. 

The questionsincluded how the 

Ashburtoncommunity could have 

guaranteedinfluence over its three 

waters services in the future,how the 

community voice will be heard and the 

inclusion of stormwater in the reform 

proposals. 

The letteralso updated council on 

the current status of the reform 

process and proposals. 

Council chief executive Hamish 

Riachtold councillors at arecent 

meetingthe largest area of feedback 

on three waters related to the 

representation, governance and 

accountability of the new entities. 

Atransition unit would be set up in 

eachofthe four entities to support the 

change over. 

Independent boards would run the 

daytoday management of the entities, 

Mr Riach said. 

Regional groups were proposed and 

alsosubregional groups that offered 

stronger links to local communities. 

Mr Riach said there was no 

guarantee Ashburton would have a 

representative role, and if it did, that 

rolecould cover awiderarea than just 

thisdistrict. 

The proposed reforms will be 

implemented throughaseriesof 

legislationthat is expected to be 

introduced to Parliament in the 

middle of this year. 

The Government will consider the 

recommendationsofthree working 

groups and once the Bill is introduced 

the public, including councils, will be 

able to submit on it through written 

and oral submissions to the Select 

Committee. 

MrRiach said he could see 

significant issues with staffing when 

council was called upon to cooperate 

and provide information for the 

transitionand transfer of assets. 

It would affect key staff across a 

number of areas of business and was 

likely to have consequences for 

‘‘business as usual’’ operations. 

Ashburton mayor Neil Brownsaid 

the reformsneeded more timetoget a 

regulator in place. 

Apause was needed, as was a 

relationship rebuild with mana 

whenua, so that everyone was on the 

same page. 

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Consent needed for SH1 service station 

Waitomo EnergyLimited has applied for a 

land use consent to construct, operateand 

maintain an unmanned fuel service station 

on West Street, Ashburton. 

The site is located on West Street, 

opposite theAshburton Domain and is 200m 

south fromthe Walnut Avenueintersection. 

The site is gazettedfor railwaypurposes 

and managed by KiwiRail Holdings 

Limited. 

Because of itslocation off astate highway, 

Waitomo Energyhas already asked for and 

beengiven written support by Waka Kotahi 

New Zealand Transport Agency. 

Waitomo Energy would lease an area of 

1535m2 for the proposed service station and 

the forecourt would include four dispenser 

locations and eight filling locations. 

Two vehicle crossings are proposed 

directlyontoSH1,which will operate on a 

oneway basis. 

The northern vehicle crossingwill be 12m 

wide and be used forentry only andthe 

southern vehicle crossing willbe11m wide 

and used as an exit only. 

The proposalwould also include 

landscaping, stormwater disposal and 

earthworksassociated withconstruction. 

Resource consent is also requiredfrom 

Environment Canterbury and would be 

sought followingthe successful granting of 

land use consent by Ashburton District 

Council. 

The application hasbeen publicly 

notified with submissions closing on April 

26. 

The site is zoned Open SpaceAandusing 

it as afuelservice station is notapermitted 

activity under the Ashburton District Plan. 

Waitomo Energy Limited has applied for a 

consent to build an unmanned fuel service 

station on this West Street site opposite 

Ashburton Domain. 

St John 

annual 

appeal 

Ambulancestaff continuetoface 

unprecedented demand and St John is 

asking NewZealanderstoshow their “heart 

of gold” and this month support itsannual 

appeal.Donations can be made by textor 

phone. 

TheStJohnHeartofGold annual appeal 

is themost significant fundraiser of the 

calendar year,but this yearthe call for the 

public to supportStJohn with adonation is 

as important as ever. 

Theorganisation has contracts with 

Ministry of Healthand ACCwho fundabout 

80 percent of the operatingcostsfor the 

ambulance service. The rest is made up 

from ambulance partcharges,thirdparty 

contractsandfundraising. 

St Johnchief executive PeterBradley said 

the appeal wasaboutshowing kindness and 

helping in atimeofneed. 

‘‘Asdemandonour services has 

increased,our ambulance staff have 

continuedtostep forward and be there for 

communities throughout Aotearoa. In 

return,wehave seen incredible actsof 

supportfrom the public –and theirongoing 

supportright now is as important as ever,” 

he said. 

Last year,111 callvolumes increased 

almost 10 percent nationwidetomorethan 

600,000 andStJohnambulance officers 

attendedover 400,000 emergencies –about 

five percent morethan the previous year. 

Thispressurecomes on top of ongoing year 

on year increasesindemand foremergency 

ambulance services which have 

experiencedunprecedented demand in 

recent monthsdue to the Covid19 

pandemic. 

St Johnpredicts2022 to be an even busier 

year. 

Duetothe ongoingriskswith covid 

pandemic, it is the second timeinrecent 

years St Johnhas cancelled nationwide 

street collections andotherfacetoface 

fundraising activities. 

Butwith ever increasing pressureon 

ambulance services they are aimingtoraise 

two million dollars to go towardssupport for 

ambulances and lifesavingequipment. 

“Weappreciatethe continuedfunding 

and support we receive from the 

Governmentfor our ambulance service,as 

wellasthe generosity of the public that 

helpstoensure we maintainthe best levelof 

criticalcare to our patients. We are 

extremely grateful to every individual and 

groupthat offers their support,” Mr Bradley 

said. 

Donationstothe St JohnHeart of Gold 

annual appealcan be made at thewebsite 

heartofgold.org.nz, by texting‘appeal’to 

2790orbycalling 0800 St John(0800 785 

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Increasing numbers of teachers 

isolating because of covid and alack 

of relievers in Mid Canterbury is 

causing someschools to close and go 

online, or limit pupilattendance, 

just days out from end of term one. 

It’s alast resortoption to close a 

school, Wakanui School principal 

and Mid Canterbury Principals 

Associationspokesperson Rebekah 

Clement said. 

“To run classes we need teachers 

in front of them. 

‘‘Withteachers sick or isolating, 

other parttime teachingstaffat 

schools may be ‘redeployed’ into 

classrooms or relievers used,”she 

said. 

“Relievers are not abundant in 

Mid Canterbury and currently are 

very stretched (working five daysa 

week). 

“Theresimplyisn’t the relieving 

staff to fill all the current ‘gaps’,” she 

said. 

It was an issue at Wakanui School, 

but also at Hinds and Ashburton 

Borough schools who were this week 

dealing witharesurgenceofcovid 

cases in their school communities 

and had fewer pupils at their 

respective schools. 

Hinds School had optedfor home 

schooling on Fridayand Monday to 

avoid wide spreadsicknessjust 

beforethe holidays. 

And with no shortterm relievers 

available Ashburton BoroughSchool 

principal HilaryBoycesaid the 

schoolwas “trying to findsolutions 

on adaily basis”. 

“Just as we were thinkingcovid 

had prettymuch finished withus, we 

are facing ashortage in staffing this 

week due to positive tests or family 

members testing positive,” she said, 

to her school community. 

Mrs Clement saidschools were 

doing theirbest to be creativeand 

find workarounds but for some it had 

got to the point it was not feasible. 

Some had closed temporarilyto 

all, while othershad just moved 

classes with high numbers of 

positive casestohome learning. 

“All schools would have completed 

extensive Healthand Safety 

planning around covid at the start of 

the year,” she said. 

“Considerable thought has gone 

Rebekah Clement 

❛“Teachers, support staff 

and principalshave 

worked hard to maintain 

consistency and quality 

learning for students in an 

uncertain timeand with 

many obstacles they 

should be applaudedfor 

theworktheyhave 

done.”❜ 

—Rebekah Clement 

intoprocesses and procedures that 

allow the whole school community 

(students, staffand whanau) to 

remain safe,” she said. 

Someofthose processes included 

following Ministry of Education 

advice,keeping classes/groups 

separate, separatebreak times/ 

staggered, limitingnonessential 

people on site,students/staff 

following maskmandate, regular 

‘breather breaks’ outside, teaching 

outside, ventilation in classrooms 

and outdoor assemblies. 

But therehad been issues. 

“Some schools have needed to 

work through the employment 

processrelatingtothe vaccine 

mandate. This has been achallenge. 

“Overall Ithink schools have 

worked through whathas been 

required of us, (optingfor) sensible 

decisions that are best for their 

school community and keeping 

everyone as safeaswecan. 

“We’ve had to be incredibly 

adaptable by the week (and day at 

times) to changing requirements 

(especiallylast term),” she said. 

“Teachers, support staff and 

principals haveworked hard to 

maintain consistency and quality 

learning for students in an uncertain 

time and withmany obstacles they 

should be applauded for the work 

they have done,”she said. 

It had also been atime consuming 

processfor school management 

teams. 

“Schools have found solutions 

(withinthe requirements) that best 

suit their situation. 

‘‘This may lookdifferent in one 

school to anotherand that’s ok. 

Everyone is doingtheirbest. 

“What has helped school staff is 

supportive boards and communities 

backingtheir ‘team’. 

“Covid isn’t apleasant situationto 

be managing and we’d all like to get 

‘back to normal’ and doingall the 

things we used to do they way we did 

them,” she said. 

“For now we need to continueto 

adapt and think of the bigger 

picture.” 

Heartfelt thanks: 

‘‘The Mid Canterbury Principals 

Association would like to extend their 

gratitude and thanks to all the staff in 

our schools who have been going 

above and beyond to ensure quality 

teaching and learning has continued 

throughout what has been a 

challenging time,’’ Rebekah Clements 

said. 

‘‘We appreciate your ability and 

willingness to provide stability for our 

students. 

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Fishscreen captures crowd at open day 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Hundredsofpeople youngand 

old took up the chancetowalk 

in adry section of the Rangitata 

Diversion RaceonSunday and 

get up close to the new $17.2m 

fish screen system before it 

goes underwater. 

The area will be connected to 

the mainwater raceinMay. 

Rangitata Diversion Race 

(RDR)Management Ltd chief 

executive officerTony 

McCormicksaid morethan 500 

peoplehad registered to attend 

the five hour session. 

“This is afantastically unique 

opportunity to pretend you’rea 

fish and get right amongstthe 

fishscreen,” he said. 

The fishscreen has been 

installed over the pastyear at 

the RDR’s intakeatKlondyke 

where wateris diverted from 

the Rangitata River for use by 

irrigation schemes,hydroelectric 

power and stockwater 

networks. 

It is designedtokeep fish, 

including youngsalmon, trout 

and natives,from being trapped 

in the main diversion race. 

“TheRDR quite 

fundamentally is the lifeblood 

of Mid Canterbury,” Mr 

McCormicksaid. 

“We provide waterfor 

irrigation for over 100,000 

hectares; most of Mid 

Canterbury is irrigated off the 

RDR. We run along the top 

under the foothills there and 

provide water to three 

irrigationschemes and then 

thereisalso stock water we 

supply to the counciland 

hydrogeneration at the end.” 

It’s a365days operation. 

“There is an enormous 

amount of enterprise on the 

back of the water and the 

farming enterprise it supports 

in the wholeMid Canterbury 

region.” 

“It’s aprojecttoprotectthe 

fisheries and to make sure the 

fish stay in the river wherethey 

are meant to be,” he said. 

Young fish swept into the 

intakeare divertedbythe fish 

screenback into the river to 

continue their life journey. 

Thereisalso achannel at 

ground level for eels which 

swim alongthe bottomofthe 

canal. 

Localrepresentatives from 

Iwi andanglers have been 

among those invited to special 

viewings of the fishscreen ahead 

of its operation. As well as 

representatives from Ashburton 

District Council(ashareholder 

in the company thatowns and 

operates theRDR),schemes of 

other districts,other 

shareholders and school pupils. 

It had impressed many, Mr 

McCormick said. 

The fishscreen is made up of 

sevencylindrical spheres that 

rotate,and aportionofflat 

screen. Made of stainless steel 

sections are crafted in a‘wedge 

wire’ grillspatterntoprevent 

debrisbuildup, suchasleaves 

and twigs from jamming in the 

grills. Thereisan external brush 

system to clean offany debris. 

The shapeof the fishscreen 

Photos: Top left; Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) ManagementLtd 

chief executiveofficer Tony McCormick, and above; crowds get up 

close to check out the fishscreen. 

likethat of amissile with a 

rounded head ensuressmooth 

waterflow, which is less 

turbulent for thefish and helps 

the screen work better. 

It was manufactured by AWMA 

WaterControl Solutionsin 

Australia. It is aNorth American 

design adapted to the conditions 

of the RDR and to meetconsent 

conditions. Covid disruptions 

had not affected supply 

timeframes. 

As part of the monitoring 

process oncethe screen is 

operational, some fish will be 

caughtatthe outtakeand 

assessed to ensure they have 

safely madethe journey. 

Nearly $3m had beenspent on 

engineering designand 

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Baptist Church brings Easter story to life 

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An interactive andsensory 

display depicting events 

leadinguptothe resurrection 

of Jesus Christ, andthe 

meaning of Easter,has just 

woundupatthe Ashburton 

Baptist Church. 

The display, in the church 

auditorium,tookthree daysto 

set up. 

It was visited by hundreds of 

people, includinggroups, 

schools andpreschools. 

Church children and 

familiesministry leader Delia 

Foxsaid membersofthe 

church, community groups, 

artists andbusinessesacross 

MidCanterbury had come 

togethertobring the Easter 

Trail biblical storyalive. 

‘‘It really felt like a 

community spirit was behind 

thisEaster trail,’’she said. 

Along the trail therewere10 

stations orbiblical scenes 

helping unveil someofthe 

many layers of symbolismand 

depth in thebible. 

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of Jesus by donkey in 

Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, 

wherehewas welcomed with 

great enthusiasm, and 

includedthe last supper,the 

betrayal events in the garden 

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hisdeath on the cross, to the 

resurrectionand 

reappearance of Jesus. 

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reflect in prayer, as well as 

sensorytones such as thesweet 

smelloffrankincenseinthe 

tomb of Jesus or carryingrocks 

representing burdens to be 

laid down. 

It wasthe second year the 

church had run the event, but 

the firsttimeitwas open to the 

publicand for an extended 

periodoftime, MrsFox said. 

Ithad provedpopular with 

500tickets,out of 1600, booked 

in its first twodaysof 

operation. 

Thefree daily sessions ran 

every 20 minutes foraone hour 

tour, and were leadbychurch 

volunteershoping to give 

insight to peopleabout the true 

meaning of Easter. 

Photos; Above, ministry leader 

Delia Fox near The Last Supper 

scene. Below, painted stones 

mementos were among the 

reflection pieces available for 

people to take home after the 

trail. Right, ascene depicting 

the Holy Spirit. 

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Ashburton Districtcouncillorshave 

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thepolicy. 

Counciladoptedits climate 

change policy in2019, but areview 

by councilstaff identified little 

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the CanterburyClimate Change 

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andpublished by the Canterbury 

Councillor Angus McKay, avocal 

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change policy update and resilience 

action plan. 

Mayoral Forum, andaworkshop 

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policyreview. 

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Councillor Diane Rawlinson said 

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could benchmarkitself and 

councillor LizMcMillanagreed. 

CouncillorLynetteLovett said 

accountability wasimportant, as 

wasassessing whatweweredoing 

at ground level. 

AshburtonmayorNeilBrown said 

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council wasdoing to address 

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monitoring progress, and 

measuring success. 

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AshburtonRiver to help prevent 

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Deaths 

RUSH James William (Jim), 

on April 7,2022. Suddenly 

but peacefully at home, 

Ashburton, aged 79 years. 

Dearly loved husband of 

the late Shirley. Cherished 

and loved Dad and fatherin-law 

of Dave, Kellie and 

Gordy Kenton, and the late 

Graham. Adored Grandad 

of Katie,Todd, and Annabel. 

Loved by his extended 

family and many friends. 

Messages to the Rush family 

c/- POBox 472, Ashburton 

7740. Amemorial servicefor 

Jimhas been held. 

SCHOU, Neville Owen, 

on April 8, 2022, died 

peacefully, at Ashburton, 

aged 90 years. Dearly loved 

husband of Judith, together 

for 75years. Loved father 

and father-in-law ofPhillip, 

Roderick and Pauline, 

Nicola and Chris, Gabrielle 

and David, Jeffrey, and 

Gerard. Loved Grandad 

of all his grandchildren 

and 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

FDANZ 

03 3077433 

great-grandchildren. 

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PO Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. At Neville’s request 

aprivate cremation will be 

held. 

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STRINGER Shirley: On 

April 9,2022. Peacefully at 

Terrace View Retirement 

Village, Ashburton, aged 

85 years. Dearly loved 

wife and soulmate of the 

late Blair. Much loved 

mother and motherin-law 

of Barbara and 

Peter, and Vicki and Gary. 

Much loved MaofDevina 

(Indonesia). Cherished 

Nana to Jordan and Anna, 

Louis and Michelle, Josef 

and Emily and Maddison 

and adored great-Nana to 

Sophie, Lucy, William, Aylah 

and Juliette. “A beautiful 

heart, a warm smile and 

always ready with adinner 

invite.” Reunited with Dad. 

Messages to the Stringer 

family c/- P O Box 472, 

Ashburton 7740. In lieu of 

flowers donations to St John 

Ambulance, Ashburton 

would be appreciated and 

may be made online at 

bit.ly/sstringer0904. 

Shirley’s interment will be 

private and her Celebration 

of Life will be held at the 

Ashburton Baptist Church, 

Cass street, Ashburton on 

Wednesday April 20, 2022 

commencing at 2.00pm. 

Please wear something 

colourful to help us 

celebrateShirley’s life. 

Paterson’s 


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Family Notices 

Acknowledgements 

AYERS: Lynda Rose, 

24.01. 1931 to 10. 03. 

2022. Following our 

Aunty’s death, the nieces 

and nephews would 

like to acknowledge the 

expressions of sympathy 

through cards, messages 

and support following her 

death at Rosebank. To 

those who attended the 

funeral serviceatPaterson’s 

Chapel, and to those who 

travelled to Rangiora 

Methodist Cemetery 

for the burial. Special 

appreciation to Rev John 

Meredith who officiated 

at Paterson’s, to Penny 

the organist, those who 

assisted with the service 

and to Paterson’s for their 

guidance. Thank you to 

Jack Ayers who officiated 

at the burial. The family 

would like to acknowledge 

Diana Dynes who was a 

special friend to Lynda and 

who cared for her ‘Lucy’. 

We would like to thank 

the Management and 

dedicatedstaff at Rosebank 

Resthome who cared for 

Lynda over the last 5years. 

Many thanks to Rachel who 

provided refreshments for 

us all following the burial at 

Rangiora. 

THOMSON: Matthew Hylton, 

6July 1972 to 6th March 

2022 

Matthew’s family wouldlike 

to thank everyone for their 

love and support. For the 

cards, flowers, messages 

and phone calls. To all 

who helped and attended 

Matthew’s service. 

The InnerWheel Ladies and 

Trotts Gardens Catering for 

the lovely food, especially 

the egg sandwiches, 

Matthew’s favourite. 

There are no words to 

adequately express the 

supportand wonderful care 

Matthew received from the 

amazing Medical Staff of 

the Ashburton Hospital, 

thank you. 

Please accept this 

message as our personal 

acknowledgement. 

Acknowledgements 

RISELEY,Mary(Molly) 

31/08/1929 -28/03/2022 

Bob, Elaine,Linda and family 

would like to express their 

gratitude for the support 

they received after the 

loss of adearly loved wife, 

mother, grandmother and 

great-grandmother. 

We acknowledge the staff of 

Rosebank Lifecarefor taking 

such great care of Molly 

during her staywith them. 

To St John Ambulance and 

Ashburton Hospital staff 

who have assisted Molly 

over the last few years, Dr 

Diane Young and all at Three 

Rivers Health and Grantand 

staff at Netherby Pharmacy. 

She was always sograteful 

forthe help she received. 

We would like to say thank 

you to all the wonderful 

friends, neighbours and 

relatives for the cards, 

flowers, baking, phone calls 

and visits while Molly was 

unwell and following her 

death. 

Thank you to all who 

attended her funeral, and 

to Jim Harrington for doing 

such a great job leading 

the service, and to Helen 

Harrington for being so 

supportive. Also thank 

you to Jim Young for his 

assistance over the past 

months and during the 

service. 

We would like to express 

our appreciation to Jo 

Metcalf and staff at Memory 

Funerals for their help and 

guidance atsuch adifficult 

time. 

It is a comfort for the 

family to know so many 

people regarded Molly 

as a good friend. Please 

accept this as our personal 

acknowledgement 

Memorial Service 

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Tayla Davidsonwill represent New Zealand at the World Karate FederationOceania Champs. 

Tayla makes NZ team 


Rakaia’sTaylaDavidson will representNew 

Zealandatthe World Karate Federation 

Oceania Champs in New CaledoniainJune 

andhas also been selected to attend atraining 

camp that could sheher selected for theWKF 

WorldChampionshipsinTurkeyinOctober. 

TheAshburtonCollegestudentisbackon 

trackwithher karate dreamsafteracovid 

ravaged 2021haltedinternational travel and 

competitionand forced thecancellationof 

regionaland national tournaments. 

Tayla said shewas stokedand excited to be 

be selectedfor the Oceaniaevent and was 

looking forwardtorepresenting her country 

again. She hadtravelled to Croatia,England 

andAustralia previouslytorepresentNew 

Zealandand wasproud to have another 

opportunity. 

The Oceania champswill bringtogether 

someofthe bestkarateexponentsfrom the 

regionand theNZteam, includingcoaches 

andsupporters, is likely to number 70. 

Tayla said this year was shaping up to be a 

goodyearandshe wasveryhappy to havebeen 

selected for thehigh performance training 

camp. 

Shehopedtoimpress coaches at thethreedaycampand 

to be selected fortheWKF 

Cadet, Junior andU21 World Championships 

inKonya, Turkey fromOctober 2620. 

The 15yearold travelsup to Christchurch 

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when sheisnearing abiggerevent.She also 

trainsinthe garage at home. 

Shestartedinthesport ofkarate as asixyearold 

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11 

The Plains complex gets back on track 

Thisweekend heraldsan 

Eastercelebration atthe 

Plains Railway andHistorical 

Museum in Tinwald. 

The liftingofgovernment 

restrictionsaroundgathering 

limitsand vaccinepassports 

allowsthe site to opentothe 

public after athree month 

enforced break. 

Under Red Traffic Light 

System regulations,the 

restriction of visitornumbers 

was impossiblefor volunteer 

staff to manage,due to the 

openness of thesite. But 

restrictionshavechanged. 

Theprecinct is open this 

Saturday andSunday from 

11amto4pm,entry is via cash 

donation. 

Thelargest coalfired 

locomotive in theSouth 

Island, will be hauling the 

Easter eggspress,along with 

miniaturetrain rides 

operatingatthe Ashburton 

Steam andModel Engineers 

track. 

The Ashburton Fire Museum 

willbeshowcasingtheir 

acclaimed heritagecollection 

of equipment and 

memorabiliafromthe 

Ashburton Volunteer Fire 

Brigade. 

Membersofthe Ashburton 

Woodworkerswillbecrafting 

uniquewoodwork itemsin 

their workshop. 

TheLynnMuseumwillopen 

dependent on staff availability 

and the AshburtonAviation 

Museum willhave an aircraft 

cockpit ondisplay. 

Thevillagedisplay 

buildings househundreds of 

items,from homewares to 

tractors,reminiscentof 

pioneering days,complete 

with aworking stationary 

enginedisplay. 

Forthe kids,therewillbea 

bunny egg hunt, with eggs 

hiddeninthe village 

buildings,along with Easter 

colouringactivitiesinthe 

stationwaitingroom. 

Thepopup playground will 

provide inflatablefun forthe 

kids to enjoy andNigendys 

food trailer will be serving a 

variety of hotfoodsand 

delicious bakedgoods withthe 

Shot Ash/Rakvan serving 

coffee, hot chocolate and cold 

drinks. 

If you are interestedin 

volunteering, feel free to chat 

to staffonsiteasnew members 

arewarmlywelcomed. 

Visitthe PlainsRailway's 

Facebook page forfurther 

information. 

Members of the groups onsite: 

From left Bill Healey (Ashburton 

Woodworkers) ,John 

Millichamp (Lynn Museum), Ian 

Moore (Ashburton Fire 

Museum), Malcolm Taylor 

(Ashburton Steam &Model 

Engineers) and Lorayne Oakley 

(The Plains Railway). 

World musical 

coming to town 

Ashburtonmusic loversare in 

for treat whenthe longawaited 

showThe World of Musicals 

Concert comestotown in early 

July. 

Thestirringmusical concert 

theatre experience hasgraced 

stages across the globe and 

featuresanensemble of multitalented 

performing artists who 

will recreateclassic hits, 

emotive ballads, bigscreen 

anthemsand iconic show tunes. 

Theproduction featuresa 

revueofwellknown musical 

theatre hitsincluding classics 

from TheLion King, Mamma 

Mia,WeWill RockYou, The 

Mikado,The Piratesof 

Penzance, The Phantom of the 

Opera, The Rocky Horror 

PictureShow,JesusChrist 

Superstar,Les Misé rables and 

TheBluesBrothers. 

Theshow will offer 

somethingfor all ages. 

Originally The World of 

Musicals was set to be on stage 

in Ashburton inMay last year, 

butbecauseofcovid it was 

rescheduled to October. 

It will now be performed on 

July 2atthe AshburtonEvent 

Centre. 

Ticketsfor the show are 

availablefromthe box office or 

event centrewebsite 

(ateventcentre.co.nz). 

Chocolate product recall 

Ferreroisextending itsrecall 

of Kinder chocolate products 

due to possiblecontamination 

with salmonella bacteria. 

Affected products are part of 

aglobalrecall of arange of 

Kinder brandedchocolates 

madeinaBelgianfactory, says 

deputy directorgeneralNew 

Zealand Food Safety,Vincent 

Arbuckle. 

“Thepreviousrecall 

covered named products with 

bestbefore datesup to 7 

October 2022. 

“Products under recall have 

expanded to include any 

Kinder product made in 

Belgium, includingall batches 

and date ranges. All product 

affectedbythe recall will have 

‘Made in Belgium’onthe label. 

Ferrero has confirmedthe 

following products have been 

imported: 

All batches of Kinder 

Surprise Maxi Eggs (100g) 

White, Natoons, Frozen, 

Christmas and Miraculous 

Range. 

All batches and sizesof 

KinderMini Eggs Hazelnut 

All batches of Kinder 

HappyMomentsBallotin 

(190g) (Christmas product) 

All batches of Kinder (133g) 

withaplush toy (Christmas 

product) 

Theseproducts were soldat 

retail stores throughout New 

Zealand includingNew World, 

Pak’n Save,Four Square, 

Countdown, FreshChoice, 

SuperValue, Kmart and The 

Warehouse stores. Some are 

also available at small retail 

stores. 

“Thekey thingtoremember 

is to check the label of Kinder 

chocolates,ifitsays‘Made in 

Belgium’itwill be covered by 

therecall andshould be 

thrown away or returnedtothe 

place of purchase. 

‘‘If you or afamily member 

haseaten product affectedby 

therecall andhave concerns 

foryour health, seekmedical 

advice.’’ 

Salmonella infectioncan 

spread between people,soif 

yoususpect youare affected 

please wash yourhands 

thoroughly and avoid 

preparingfood for othersif 

possible. 

For uptodate information 

on the recall, visit onlineat 

mpi.govt.nz 

Two1bedroom apartments 

now available 

These apartments won’t last long. 

Each serviced apartment has open plan living/kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, 

laundry facilities and of course anurse call system for peace of mind. 

One apartment also offers north facing scenic views. 

FOR ATOUR OF OUR VILLAGE 

contact our Facility Manager Donna Coxshall 03 307 6140 

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Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 10 

14 April 2022 

Head of Senior School Message 

What aTerm! 

This term has really thrown us some curve balls, 

butweare nearlythere! 

I would like to acknowledge all our whānau, 

kaimahi and ākonga for all their mahi over this 

term, and for managing through the Emergency 

CoverPlan rotations. 

Iknow the balance ofkeeping up with school 

work, family life and work commitments is 

challenging. The students have demonstrated our AshColl Values by 

beingresponsive, self-managingand resilient. 

Well-being 

With the recent COVID casesand students returning to campus,itcan be 

overwhelming forsenior studentsasthey trytocatch up onmissedwork, 

finish internal assessments and maybe, for some, manage the lingering 

effects of COVID; all while trying to balancesocial,sporting andworklife. 

During this period of transitioningback to school,focusing on thethings 

thathelp maintainwell-being become increasingly important. 

Following aresome suggestions from Sport NZ on howtosupportthe 

mental health of young people. 

Young people can focus on the following six factors to help anchor 

them,which whānau canhelpwith,inorder to remain balancedand 

healthy-both physically and mentally: 

1. Controllables: Concentrateonthe things thatmatterand the things 

they can control –and beattentive totheir internal experiences 

(thoughts, feelings, sensations); take time to acknowledge and 

accept them; and then gently bring their attention backtothe task at 

hand. 

2. Routines: Maintain consistent routines (sleep, nutrition, wake-up 

time, study, social time). It reminds their brains that itissafe todial 

the stress response back, and enables them to focus on what is 

helpful. 

3. Connection: Stay connectedtotheir purpose,values and goals. Keep 

up regular contactwith their supportsystems.Intimesofchallenge, 

we need to increase support, as they might need to reach out more 

than usual. 

4. Behaviours: Do the basics of personal self-care (quality food, time 

with loved ones, mindfulness etc) and ensure they put themselves 

first. Deliberately seekout people and things that make themhappy. 

5. Opportunities: Promote agrowth mindset. Everyone ishaving to 

changeplans andbehaviours.Ifthey can focusonthe opportunities 

that the new plan presents, they will come through this in abetter 

place. 

6. Time Management: Allocate aspecific amount of time in theirday to 

focus on Coronavirus and Government updates, what-ifs, worry etc. 

This will allow their brain toengage fully when they’re required to 

focus on otheractivities. 

Recovering from COVID 

When our ākonga arereturning afterCOVID we areseeing thatfatigueis 

acommon symptom. 

It is advised (New Zealand’s Science Media Centre) that if you have 

fatigue, muscle weakness, etc, do not ‘pushthrough’. Do not think that 

youcan exercise your wayout of this. 

Commencing exercise too early may increase the risk of Long-COVID. If 

you dohave symptoms of Long COVID (ongoing, or newly developing 

symptoms), please seek help. 

The main advicefor recovering fromCOVID appearstobe: 

• Don’t overdo it –ifyou feel youneed rest,thenrest. 

• Begin with avery low level ofactivity, and very slowly increase – 

interspersed with regular planned breaks throughout theday. 

• Begin with some fun things, and things that won’t matter if you stop 

forabreak. 

• Maintain ahealthydiet. 

• Ask forhelp from friends andfamily. 

• The current consensusisthatexercise should not be undertaken until 

the individual has been completely symptom-free for atleast seven 

days. 

• When exercise is restarted it is advisable to easeback into it slowly. 

• Adequate sleep, good nutrition, hydration, and social connection are 

alsovitaltohelp yourecover well. 

Holiday Break 

Enjoythe Easter Break:rest,eat andslowdown. 

Ilook forward toseeing all the ākonga back after the holidays, ready to 

engage in learning. 

‘When the storm hits,the boatsinthe harbourdrop anchor. 

If theydon’t,theyget swept out to sea. 

Droppinganchor does not makethe storm go away, 

but instead keeps theboat steady until thestorm passes’. Sport NZ 

AbbeyBruce 

Head of SeniorSchool 

The 

AshColl 

Way 

Staff Farewell 

Brian Molyneux 

We are sorry tobe farewelling Brian Molyneux, Head of Department 

Digital Technology,fromAshburton College at the end of thisterm. 

Brian has had two teaching periods at Ashburton College. Firstly, this 

was from 2012-2014 also as Head of Department Digital Technology, and 

additionallyteaching HardMaterials Technologytojuniorstudents. 

Brian then spent two years at Mount Hutt College, from 2014-2016, but 

returned to College inJuly of 2016, again asHead of Department and 

Teacher of DigitalTechnology. 

Since June 2017 Brian has also held aKāhui Ako (Hakatere Community of 

Learning),Within-College Teacher-in-Charge of Achievement Data Systems 

position. 

During ayear’s leave in2019 Brian and his wife and family returned to 

the UK and the Isle of Man, for family reasons. While there, Brian had the 

interesting and rewarding experience of working asEducation Manager at 

the Isle of Man Prison. Brian had previously taught on the Isle ofMan prior 

to coming to New Zealandin2005. 

Throughout his teaching career Brian has focused on developing systems 

to monitor and provide early indications ofand alerts regarding ‘at-risk’ 

students. This included tracking systems and using student data todirect 

andinformlearning,with information availabletosupportteachers. 

With a B.Sc. in Information Management, Brian was well-poised to make 

analysis of student data intelligible and useful, thus managing the 

information in order toenhancelearning. 

At College he is well-regarded and acknowledged as aconscientious staff 

member,passionate abouthis subjectand having achievedexcellentwork 

in making studentdataavailabletosupport decision-making and planning. 

Brian has anumber of interests, including guitar (playing and building), 

mechanicalengineering,homerenovation and motorcycle restoration. 

The call of home can be strong and, when they leave Mid Canterbury at 

Easter,Brian and his family arereturning to theIsle of Man. This also seems 

an appropriate place for amotorcycle enthusiast! Brian is at pains to be 

sure we understandthatthe Isle of Manisnot the UK –itisaself-governing 

British Crowndependency! 

In acknowledging Brian and his work, weare farewelling astaff member 

who contributed alot of ‘good work’, quietly, without fanfare, and without 

‘pushing hisown barrow’. 

Brian’s capabilities, contributions, and himself as a person will be missed 

and we thank him sincerely for his contributions. With our appreciation, he 

and the family are wished very well as they leave their New Zealand life and 

returntoformerhome roots. 

Information 

Please notethe following variations to two 

forthcoming schooldays, in Term Two. 

College Closed Thursday12May forthe 

purpose of an ACCORD Teacher Only Day 

Please notethatthe College will be closed fornormalinstruction 

on this day, in order to undertakeanACCORD Teacher Only Day. 

These Teacher Only Days were allocatedinthe Accord 

between the MinistryofEducation, NZEI Te RiuRoa, 

andPPTATeWehengarua, and arebeing held throughout 

New Zealand on set days forregions. 

Thedaysare set aside to supportthe implementation of 

changes to NCEA, and wider strengthening of curriculum, 

progress and achievementpractice. 

We do ask thatyou makealternativearrangements foryour 

sons/daughters on this dayand thank youfor your support. 

Parent/Student/SubjectTeacher Interviews 

and Early Closures 

Thursday19May and Tuesday24May 

2:30pm –8:00pm, HotelAshburton 

Theinterviews arefor all year levels. 

ForYear 9students, interviews arewith subjectteachers only, 

notoption teachers. 

Thelength of interviewswill be fiveminutesper subject. 

It is expected that studentsattend,with theirparents/caregivers, 

in order to be part of the three-way conversation. 

Onlinebookings –you willbeadvised earlyTermTworegarding this 

process; plusarrangements if youdon’t have an online facility. 

School Early Closure-Both Days,from1:20pm 

PleaseNote: schoolearly closure for all students, 

at 1:20pm,onboth of these twodays. 

Theclosures areBoardofTrustees approved. 

Congratulations 

Summer Sports TournamentWeek 

As advised in our last newsletter, this annual event had fixtures 

scheduled from Sunday27March through until Sunday03April. While 

therewereanumber of cancellations due to COVIDrestrictions,itwas 

superbtohavesome codes able to hold events. 

This week we report on the final two events, being the New Zealand 

AonMaadi Rowing Championships and the 3x3Basketball Event. 


BronzeMedalGainedatNew Zealand 

AonMaadi Rowing Championships 

Informationprovided by Year 12 Student Lily Davidson 

During the week of 28 March–03 April asquadoftwelverowers headed 

to Twizel, Lake Ruataniwha to compete in the AON New Zealand 

SecondarySchools’Rowing Championships‘Maadi Cup’. 

It was anexciting week for the squad, with everyone pleased tobeout 

racing for the last time of the season. Twizel put out some great weather, 

providinggreat racing conditions meaning minimal delays throughoutthe 

week. 

It was abig week for everyone with six days of racing being completed. 

Heats took place on the Monday and Tuesday, with many of our crews 

making it past this point toland spots inquarter-finals, and repechages to 

takeplacelater in the week. 

Wednesday and Thursday were busy for most, with almost everyone out 

on the water fighting through repechages and quarter-finals toprogress 

through to semis,with most earning their place. 

The remaining rowers were still kept competitive, competing in Dand 

CFinals onThursday, while the rest continued powering through semi’s 

battling forplaces in Aand Bfinals. 

Aand BFinals for Five Crews 

An impressive totaloffivecrewsmadeittotheAand BFinals. 

BronzeMedal 

TheGirls’Under16CoxedQuadsecured aplaceinthe AFinaland,most 

impressively, rowed their way to aBronze Medal finish, making the 

week even moreworthwhile. 

(Pictured above,lefttoright): Honor Bradford, Sienna Skilling,Sophie Gibson, 

Isabel Wall,LilyDavidson (Cox), Justin Wall (Coach). 

This result was achieved following a3rd placing in their Heat, 1st in 

the Repechage; 2nd in the Semi-Final. The rowing process gives every 

opportunitytoplaceashighly as possible. 

Theteam on the waterwith their medals (pictured left, front to back): 

Isabel Wall,Sophie Gibson, Sienna Skilling,Honor Bradford, Lily Davidson 

(cox). 

Overall -the AshburtonCollege Rowers AchievedSome GreatResults 

It is important totake results inthe context of the number of competitors 

and boats at this event, even in this year where numbers were reduced by 

those with COVID or isolating due to home contacts. 

At closeofentries this year,organisershad just on 1400 students enteredin 

this largest school sports eventinthe SouthernHemisphere. 

BFinals–1st Place 

Girls’ Under 16 Single Sculls 

- Sophie Gibson: Heat-2nd; 

Quarterfinal -2nd; Semi Final -6th. 

Girls’ Under 16 Double Sculls - Isabel Wall,Sophie Gibson: Heat-1st; 

QuarterFinal -2nd; Semi Final -6th. 

BFinals–Additional Placings 

Girls’ Under 16 Double Sculls - SiennaSkilling,Honor Bradford: 

Heat-2nd; QuarterFinal -4th; 

Semi Final -5th; BFinal -4th. 

Boys’Under 18 Single Sculls - Matthew Pearce:Heat-3rd, 

QuarterFinal -3rd, Semi Final -7th, 

BFinal -5th. 

Other 

Boys’Under 17 Single Sculls - Tim Connelly-Whyte: Heat-8th. 

Girls’ Under 17 CoxedFour - Mia Chambers,Leah Reid, 

Isla Connelly-Whyte, 

Honor Bradford, Lily Davidson (cox): 

Heat-6th; Repechage -6th. 

Boys’Under 17 Double Sculls - IzaccCarr, TimConnelly-Whyte:Heat-6th. 

Boys’Under 18 Single Sculls - Zane Cameron: Heat-4th; 

Quarterfinal -5th. 

Girls’ Under 16 CoxedFour 

- Mia Chambers, Leah Reid, 

Isla Connelly-Whyte,Honor Bradford, 

Chloe Braas (cox): Heat-6th, 

Repechage -6th. 

Boys’Under 18 Double Sculls - Zane Cameron, Matthew Pearce: 

Heat-4th, Repechage -3rd.

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(Pictured above,lefttoright): Girls’Under 17 CoxedFour MiaChambers, 

Isla Connelly-Whyte,Leah Reid,Honor Bradford,Lily Davidson (cox). 

CFinal –1st Place 

Boys’Under 16 Single Sculls - IzaccCarr: Heat-3rd;QuarterFinal -5th; 

DFinals–7th Place 

Girls’ Under 16 Double Sculls - 

Mia Chambers, Leah Reid: Heat-4th; 

QuarterFinal -8th. 

Appreciation 

Ashburton College is most appreciative ofthe huge hours put in by Coach 

Justin Wall in preparing rowers foreventsand this pinnacle eventfor rowers. 

We acknowledge, also, the hard graft put in on the water bythe students 

themselves. Thisisnot a‘soft-training’sport! 

Thank you too, tothe number of parents who assisted at different times 

during the week. Without this support a team would not be as easily able to 

attend,orcompetewith success. 

Aoraki 3x3Basketball Tournament 

This washeldinAshburton,atthe EA Networks Centre on Wednesday 

30 March, with College having eleven teams competing across the 

competitiveand festival grades. 

Manager for the day, Andrew Shepherd, said results weren’t kept for the 

festival grade,but our six junior teams all competed strongly. 

All teams and Andrew were kept busy throughout the day with duty 

responsibilities between games. 

3×3 is played onahalf court, with one hoop,two teams, and three players 

per team (and up to one substitute), and no coach on court. Coaches or 

instructors have arole in helping in preparing for competitions or raising 

skill level of players. 

One of the biggest strengths of 3×3 is described as its simplicity, both in 

terms of rules and in terms of required facilities. Accordingly it can be held 

in arange of settings,using iconic landmarks as backdrops. 

It is widely played throughout the world instreet courts, yards, parks, 

squares, basketball courts and gyms. InJune 2017, 3×3 was officially 

announced as anew Olympic sporttodebut at the 2020 Summer Olympic 

Games in Tokyo, Japan; which were held in 2021. 

(Pictured right, 

lefttoright): The 

winning Senior Boys’ 

team of 

Denzel Banghal, 

Caleb McNulty, 

Ethan Reodique, 

Riley Sa. 

(Pictured left, 

lefttoright): 

Boys’Under 18 

Double Sculls 

Matthew Pearce 

and 

Zane Cameron. 

Placings 

Senior Boys’CompetitiveGrade –1st Place 

From the eight teams, the balance of which were from Waitaki Boys’ High 

School (two teams); Waimate High School and Mount Hutt College (two 

teams), Ashburton College gained 1st,4th and 5th placings. 

Senior Girls’ Competitive Grade –1st Place 

Again, the College teams performed well,with AshburtonWhiteemerging 

as the front-runners, and Ashburton College Red inthird place. The other 

twocompeting schools were Waimate High School and MountHutt College. 

(Pictured left): TheSenior 

Girls’Red andWhite first 

and third-placed team 

members. 

(Backrow,lefttoright): 

GelaeyaHadfield (Red 

team), EvaKelly (White), 

ClaudiaThomas (Red), 

Amelie Robertson(Red), 

Jorja Abernethy (White). 

(Front row, left to right): 

LauraWinchester (White), 

Holly Sa (White), 

Lucy Pearce (White). 

Players forming the six junior teamswere: 

Junior Girls–two teams 

Casey Cousins, Libby Feutz, GraceJohnston, PennyMarriott,MillaOverend, 

RubyPatterson,Lily Rosevear andAlly Thomas. 

Junior Boys –four teams 

Ranz Buenafe, Brandon Burrowes, Daniel Ditmer, Liam Elliott,Nikau Forsyth- 

Pakinga, Suliasi Hala’ufia, Josh King, Taniela Palavi, Riley Prendergast, 

Olly Prince, Jack Spicer, Jack Strawbridge, Dante Tait, Jonny Thorpe, 

Alex Urquhart, Niel Vicente,James Wood,William Woods. 

Target Shooting -NationalsSuccess for 

CharlotteMcKenzie and Madi Tourle 

Target Shooting NewZealand Nationals were held over Friday-Sunday 

25-27 March. These were postponed from their usual August date in 

2021 –due to the customaryCOVID impacts! 

This is the pinnacle eventinindoor shooting,which is whatthe majorityof 

shooters areinvolved in. 

Team Manager Nina McKenzie said that Ashburton College should be very 

proud to have had twostudents at this event: CharlotteMcKenzie (Year 12) 

and Madi Tourle (Year 11). 

The National Championships are known amongst shooters as the ‘North- 

South’, because they have to be selectedinto aNorth or South Island team 

in order to compete. 

Venues 

Target Shooting New Zealand, asthe host body, has always been able to 

hold this eventmid-August at one venue,and alternating between the two 

islands.However,this year forthe first time,(and only,the shooters hope) it 

washeld overtwo venues. 

TheNorth Island shooters were in Palmerston North at the same time as the 

South Island shot in Christchurch, connectedvia livefeed. 

Each venue had approximately seventy shooters present, across all teams. 

Theweather wasunseasonably warm forthis match, ensuring thatsighting 

was not always perfect. Itmust be noted that itisvery unusual to be 

shooting at atimeofyear which is normally allocatedtopre-season training. 

Teams 

Selection into ateam involves nomination forselection, and then attending 

sanctioned open championships around New Zealand,fromwhich thetop 

threescoresare averaged on to aranking list. 

Teams present were Junior (Under 21), Women’s,Men’s,Open and Veteran 

(60+ years). 

Selections 

Charlotte was selected toboth the South Island Junior and Women’s 

teams,and Madi wasselectedintothe South Island Junior team. 

Nina said that this is, ofitself, awonderful feat as there were multiple 

university age members in these teams at Junior level (including AshColl 

Alumni, Shania Harrison-Lee). 

Format 

The format ofthe weekend was reduced (due to COVID), with practice on 

the Fridaynight; Island matches all daySaturday, and International matches 

on the Sunday. 

The traditional formal dinner, photos and prize-giving on Sunday evening 

were cancelled. 

Junior Match 

TheJunior matchopened the eventbrightand early on Saturdaymorning, 

with both Madi and Charlotte shooting in the opening round. 

(Pictured above): Thewaiting area,with members of the South Island Junior 

Team. CharlotteMcKenzie (fourth from the left) and Madi Tourle (far right), in 

asomewhathistoric moment, with masks showing the era. 

Madi had asteady opening target, whilst Charlotte produced the first 

‘possible’ of100.08 toset the competition alight, and lay down astrong 

challenge to the North. 

In the double card round to follow, Madi found her usual excellent form, 

with awonderful 196.07; and Charlotte continued to apply pressure with a 

195.10. 

Thefinal single card round sawastrong finish from Charlotte with 98.05. 

Madi’s final target was not at her usual standard but her overall score and 

performanceissomething she can be proud of. 

Sole South WinOverthe North 

The South Island Juniors blazed afantastic score totake amuch-coveted 

win over the North. 

This was, in fact, the only win the South Island had all day: 3891.169 to 

3888.176. 

Both girlscan certainly be very proud of being apartofthe winning side. 

South Island Women’s Team 

Charlotte then returnedtothe mound forthe South Island Women’steam. 

Again, the course of fire was asingle, adouble and asingle. Having had 

arecent COVID infection, Charlotte was more fatigued than usual but 

approachedthe matchwell. 

She opened strongly with a98.02, but fell foul of the tester in the double, 

thus losing some points. However, her final single of96.03 rounded out a 

goodmatch. 

TheSouth Island Women succumbed to the North by amarginof30points. 

NewZealand Team Announcements -Under 21 Team for Charlotte 

New Zealand teams were announced at the conclusion of the matches,and 

arepresentedfor an international matchagainst GreatBritain. 

Charlotte was very proud to be named in the New Zealand Under 21 

(Junior) team. 

Shooting with her New Zealand team matesonSundayshe opened with a 

stunning 99, and followedthis with areally sound double to scorestrongly. 

TheGreat Britain teams will shoot at home and the New Zealand scores are 

sealed awaitingthis. 

(Pictured right): CharlotteMcKenzie 

shooting her international matchfor 

New Zealand against GreatBritain. 

Veteran’sMatch 

Long-time Ashburton College Coach 

Bryan Hunter, was also in attendance 

in the Veteran’sMatch. 

(Pictured above): Showing most of the local Mid Canterbury contingent, 

which had arecordfourteen shooters present. 

(Included in this photo is): Madi Tourle (front row, left); Ashburton College 

Coach Bryan Hunter (front row, second left); and Charlotte McKenzie (back 

row, second from the right). 

(Pictured above, left and right): 

Madi Tourle and CharlotteMcKenzie 

in formal attire, with medals and 

tools of the trade to the fore. 

(Pictured right, left and right): 

Madi and Charlotte, with Charlotte’s 

New Zealand Blazer pocket showing. 

Summary 

Nina concluded, saying, this 

experience was wonderful for both 

girls. 

They nowturntheir focus to the start 

of the season and thefirst sanctioned 

Open Championship weekend, to 

be run by their own association, Mid 

Canterbury, and Madi’s home club 

Phoenix. 

This event, on 22-24 April, begins their campaign for selection to the 

Nationals in August of this year,tobeheld in Palmerston North. 

Positions at this match are highly coveted, and selection regularly comes 

down to less than apoint. AshburtonCollege will have anumberofcapable 

students being nominatedfor selection.

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14 Ashburton Courier, April 14, 2022 


Anzac Day services impacted by covid 

We willremember them ... always 

Anzac Day remembrance ceremonies 

in Ashburtonwill go ahead, butona 

smaller scale than past yearsdue to 

covid,RSA Ashburton president Merv 

Brentonsays. 

Thedawn service at the Ashburton 

Cenotaph on BaringSquareWest and 

theCivic Service andwreath laying will 

go ahead (minus the parademarch), but 

there will be no cemetery service. 

Mr Brenton saidgroups that would 

normally supply awreath for the civic 

service were asked to deliver named 

wreathstothe LintonLoungeatthe RSA 

on Sunday, April 24 between 1pm and 

4pm. 

‘‘The cadets willbelaying all wreaths. 

Orgroups could choosetolay their own 

wreathsattheir convenience after the 

civic serviceiscompleted,’’ he said. 

Groups willneed to assemble around 

thecenotaph, rather than in parade 

formation, beingmindful of others, wear 

masks and maintaining social 

distancing. 

There were alsolikely to be fewer 

services heldinthe surrounding 

districts, butthey would be confirmed 

closer to the day, he said. Some, such as 

theMethven Anzac Day parade and 

service, had already publicly cancelled. 

Speakers at Ashburton’s dawn service 

at 6.30am will include Mr Brenton and 

Ashburton Cadet Unit major Cezarne 

Rodgers. 

And at theCivic Service at 11am, Mr 

Brenton will speak alongside Ashburton 

mayor NeilBrown as well as student 

leadersJack Brown and Jorja Roulston 

from Ashburton College. 

There hadbeenmanychanges ahead 

of the day being impacted by covid, Mr 

Brenton said. 

There will be no Anzac Day service at the Ashburton Cemetery this year. 

Defence force personnelnationwide, 

and cadet forces, were only just lastweek 

cleared to attend Anzac Day services in 

uniform, he said. 

Anzac Day, on April 25, is aday of 

national remembrance, where the nation 

comes together to acknowledge the men 

and women who have served, been 

injured or died in service to their 

country. 

Thedate, April 25, marks the 

anniversary of the landing of Australian 

and New Zealand soldiers the ANZACs 

atGallipoli in 1915. Thousands lost 

their lives. 

PHOTO FILE 

POPPYDAY STREET APPEAL 

Theannual Poppy Day street appeal 

will go ahead on April 22 and collectors 

will be out and about selling Anzac Day 

poppiesfor agold coin donation. 

Thepoppies will be sold from 

collectors on the streets and alsobesold 

from boxesalready in some businesses. 

RSApresident Merv Brenton urged 

people to getbehindthe annual 

fundraising event. 

Mr Brenton saidaround 80 percent of 

the referrals to RSAsupport services (a 

nationwide welfare network) came from 

friends and family who wereconcerned 

about their friend or partner. 

‘‘TheRSA aimtomakethis easier and 

ensure service personneland their 

families know we are able to help. The 

money raised fromthe nationalappeal 

goes to the RSAwelfarefund to help 

returned, and service personnel.’’ 

Money raisedinMid Canterbury will 

stay in the district and support peoplein 

need, he said. 

The RSA’s Poppy Appeal, which runs 

throughout April, hopes to raise 

awareness of New Zealand’s younger 

veterans while raising much needed 

funds for support services. 

Veterans today werenot acknowledged 

in the same waytheir predecessors were 

but still had avery real need forsupport. 

RSA nationalpresident BJ Clark said 

many New Zealanders did not 

understand that even on peacekeeping 

missions ourservice people can be 

affected mentallyand physically by both 

the environment they serve in,and the 

situations they are exposed to. 

‘‘They come homewith little fanfare, 

and return to asocietythat has no real 

understanding of what they’ve been part 

of,’’ he said. 

In thelast 30 years New Zealand had 

created over30,000 veterans under the 

age of 50. 

These menand women have served in 

areas fromBosniatoTimor Leste, Iraq, 

Afghanistan, across the Pacific and even 

Antarctica. 

While most will return to their normal 

lives with no issues, some will struggle to 

reintegrate, they might be injured or 

experience ongoing mental health issues 

as aresult of their service. 

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Urgent call for flood protection funds 

New Zealanders cannot afford 

to bear the futureburden of 

increasingly severe and 

frequent floods posing adanger 

to lives andlivelihoods, 

Environment Canterbury says. 

Theregional body has aclear 

and urgent message following 

the release of areport fromTe 

Uru KahikaRegionaland 

Unitary Councils Aotearoa, 

which calls fornational 

leadership andurgentactionto 

meetclimate changeinduced 

flood hazardrisks; costs must 

be shared between regional 

councils and central 

government. 

Environment Canterbury 

chair Jenny Hughey said 

Cantabrians knew only too well 

the effectsofflooding. 

‘‘Floodsdisplacepeople from 

their homes, stop them 

reaching work, schools, 

medical careand families, and 

do untold damageto 

community wellbeing,” she 

said. 

‘‘Flood schemes protect not 

just those living and working 

near the rivers, buteveryone 

whose access to supplies, 

power,medicalcare, schools, 

workplaces, and family is 

impacted when roading and 

other critical infrastructure is 

damaged.’’ 

The May/June 2021 

Canterburyflooding caused 

about $20 million of flood 

infrastructure damage, with 

$12million to be borne by 

ratepayers and recovery work 

The flooded Mid Canterbury region in May last year. 

expected to take up to two years 

to complete. 

“Thankfully,there was no 

lossoflife. The town of 

Ashburtonwas saved from 

greater damage by awelldesigned 

urban flood 

protectionscheme,but many 

rural landowners wereseverely 

affected,”she said. 

Infrastructure repairs are a 

longterm undertaking,often 

takingyears to complete and 

needtobemanagedinaddition 

to ongoing infrastructure 

maintenance. 

“We’ve just recently 

completed aseries of ‘Make it 

Safe’ repairworksonthe 

RangitataRiver and are still 

remediating12critically 

damaged sites on the lower 

Waitaki River,all caused by 

significantflooding fromback 

PHOTO: CORPORAL SEAN SPIVEY 

in 2019,” she said. 

The Te Uru Kahikareport 

shows the scale of Crownassets 

and values protected by flood 

protection schemes,advocating 

the efficient functioning of the 

economy and communitiesisa 

responsibility that mustbe 

shared between regional 

councils and central 

government. 

Devastatingflood events 

across the country highlighted 

theneed to revisit funding 

models, many of whichhave 

been in place for decades. 

Theestimated cost of 

improving the quality of 

protectionprovided by the 

schemes is significant. 

Currently regional and 

unitary councils invest about 

$200 millioneach year in flood 

protection schemes. This is 

estimatedtofall short of what’s 

neededby$150 millionper 

annum. Over theten years 

considered, that would be $1.5 

billion of underinvestment in 

criticalflood protection 

schemes. 

Ashared investment today 

meant better protection for 

current andfuture generations, 

lower overallrecovery costs 

andimportantly, mitigation 

nowmay actuallysave lives, she 

said. 

Regional councils had 

demonstrated their expertise 

andcapability to deliver such 

fitforthefuture flood 

protectionsolutions, Mrs 

Hugheysaid. 

“We appreciatethe oneoff 

funding support received to 

date from centralgovernment 

to help us tackle the challenges 

that climatechange presents. 

However, thisisabout ensuring 

asustainable, longerterm 

responsetoclimate change 

impacts, andwe can’t rely 

solely on Canterbury 

ratepayers to fundthe 

necessary solutions,” shesaid. 

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Thursday,14April 2022 | ISSUE 74 

Newtrees to be planted on Oak Grove 

We’d likefeedback 

on twomain topics: 

Arow of trees on the edge ofthe 

Ashburton Domain alongOak Grove 

is being removedthis week. 

The trees areamix of Milus trilobataand 

Betula pendula, and Council Community 

ServicesGroup Manager SteveFabish said 

they had deteriorated toapoint where it 

wasbettertoremove andreplant. 

“It’sashame as theyhavealways provided 

agreat show ofautumn colour over the 

years, but we need to do thisworknow.” 

Replacement trees will beplanted over 

winter,with the variety chosen forautumn 

colour and to provide shade for sports 

eventsinthe area. 

Arborists started work on Tuesday and 

expect totake several days to cut down 

about a dozen trees between Walnut 

Avenueand the tenniscourts. The stumps 

will be ground outatalatertime. 

Peoplewalking,cycling and driving along 

Oak Grove should exercise caution and 

followsigns put out by contractors around 

the work zone. 

Awards will recognise youth volunteers 

VolunteeringMid&SouthCanterbury 

and Ashburton Youth Council have 

worked together torecognise the 

work of youthvolunteersthrough a 

new awards event. 

Manager of Volunteering Mid & South 

Canterbury Dellwyn Moylan said young 

people gave their time across adiverse 

range of roles and the awards would 

recognise their inspiring and selfless work. 

There are three categories that 

organisations,workplacesandschoolscan 

nominate young people in: Community 

and Social service, Cultural and 

Environmental and Sport volunteering. 

The young person must beaged 25 or 

underatthe timeofnomination. 

Nominations for the awards will be 

accepted until 14May and anevening to 

present the awards is planned in June. 

Nomination forms are available from 

Community House Mid Canterbury, 44 

CassStreet,Ashburton,andMethveniHub, 

160 Main Street, Methven, or by emailing 

manager-midc@vmsc.org.nz. 

TOPIC ONE 

Shouldwereview our 

day-to-day levels of 

service? 

TOPIC TWO 

Shouldweuse $1.7M 

from our forestry 

reserve to payfor major 

roading repairs? 

Findout more and 

haveyoursay at 

itsourplace.nz 

Carolyn Cameron,Councillor 

Localgovernment is worth fighting for 

Over thelastfew years, local 

government has hadareducing 

say in thecommunities they serve 

-primarily driven by government 

ideologybut also through 

necessity,due to Covid-19 

managementpolicies. 

The mostobvious example is the 

mandatingofthe newlegislation 

surrounding the management of our 

drinking, wasteand storm water(three 

waters). Historically, this has been one 

of the roles of local government. 

ThisGovernment has mandatedthat 

the management and control of three 

waters be passed overtoone of four 

large waterentities, therebyreducing 

oversight from alocal perspective. How 

willwe(locally) influencedecisions 

around the management of our waters? 

Soon,DistrictHealthBoardswill be 

replacedbyHealth NewZealand and 

aMāori Health authority.These large 

corporations havebeenestablished 

to minimise “postcode” health (ie 

the quality of your care depends on 

whereyou live)and alsoaddress health 

inequities. 

Theywill design, deliverand 

commission local healthservices. This 

may or may notbegoodfor people 

in Ashburton, we don’tknow, many 

questions need to be answered. What 

we do know is thatwehavetoensure 

thatwewill haveaccess to quality 

healthcareinatimely fashion. 

We cangoon: TheRMA is being 

reviewed-overthe yearsmillions of 

dollarshavebeenspent on developing 

Districtplans, will these be irrelevant 

in thefuture? Waka Kotahi –the latest 

roundoffundingshowedAshburton 

received asignificant reduction in 

roadingfunds, despitehaving one 

of the largest roading networks in 

NewZealand andhaving sustained 

significant damage in the floods of 

2021. Howdowe(again from alocal 

level) influencethis? 

This is along-winded wayofbringing 

me to my point.The role of local 

government is alsounder review. What 

will it looklikeinthe future? Will the 

role of local governmentberemoved 

or reduced?Will local government 

also be “cut back”sothatweare more 

removedfromdecision makersand 

lose the right to choose howweinvest 

in ourcommunity,losethe ability to 

make decisions as to howwewant to 

livelocally? 

Localgovernment ensures there is 

aconduittohow we caninfluence 

decisions that impactusinour 

community,and our communityhas a 

strong and accessible localgovernment. 

We all need to protectit, to participate 

in decisions andhaveour say. 

Thismeans participating fully 

in consultation,giving feedback 

and comment to your council 

representatives and making sure they 

reflectyour concerns. 

The Annual Planisout forreview. 

Thisisagreatopportunity to make 

sureweunderstand the directionyou 

want forthe Ashburton District and to 

exercise your righttocontributetothe 

management of the AshburtonDistrict 

Council. 

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Litter-free crew sets sightsonMelrose Rd 

Litter-Free Ashburton is holding 

aspecial pick-up litter day in the 

school holidays and hopes families 

will join themonamissiontoclean 

up asectionofMelrose Road by the 

AshburtonRiver. 

Thegroup meets on the second Thursday 

of the month to pick up litteraround town 

but is organising anextra collection on 

Thursday 21 ApriltotackleMelrose Road. 

Litter-Free Ashburton spokesperson Bev 

Skates said families with school-aged 

children had asked if theycould help the 

group. “These families said they could 

helpduringtheschoolholidayssowe have 

organised this extramission. 

“We know Melrose Road is a popular 

Newclosing times for 

EA Networks Centrepools 

EA Networks Centre is introducing 

new closing times for its pools 

and aquatic area, tohelp reduce 

operating costs for ratepayers and 

better reflectpatternsofuse. 

From Tuesday 26April, the pools, sauna 

and spawillclose twohoursearlier at 7pm 

on weekdays and 5pm in the weekends. 

Closingtimes forthe stadium will remain 

thesame,whilegym hoursare also under 

reviewand could changeinthe future. 

Ashburton District Council Chief Executive 

Hamish Riach said Covid-19 had changed 

the way people exercised and the facility 

needed to ensure itran cost-effectively 

by matching its services with community 

demand. Recent data had shown thatonly 

asmall handful of peoplewereusing the 

facility in thefinal hoursofthe day. 

“Like many other businesses and 

recreation centres around the country, 

Covid has had abig impact on the EA 

Networks Centre and putpressureonour 

budgets. Closing slightly earlier makes 

good financial sense, while retaining a 

high level ofservice for the majority of 

visitors andour community.” 

The new hours will require some 

reshuffling, withevening aquacise classes 

moved toanearlier timeslot. The swim 

school will be unaffected bythe changes 

and the poolwill be able to stay openlate 

forevent bookings and swim meets. 

“Despiteinflation, we’vemanaged to hold 

spot for illegal dumpers, and household 

rubbishandgardenwasteisoftendumped 

amongst theblackberryandundergrowth. 

There’salsothe rubbishthatresultsfrom 

impromptu parties or picnics, where 

people have just tossed their bottles and 

food wrappersonthe ground.” 

Mrs Skates said the layby area where 

rubbish was aproblem is at the end of 

Melrose Road nearthe river. 

our charges steady formany users, but the 

centreissupported by ratessoweneed to 

be practical about how it operates.” 

Mr Riach said EA Networks Centre 

members had been emailed about the 

newhoursand advertising wasunder way 

to update casual customers and visitors. 

“Weappreciate it will take time forpeople 

to get used to the change, and there will 

be agrace period overthe first week so we 

can talk to customers who prefer to visit 

laterinthe evenings.” 

He saidthe centreremained an important 

assetfor the districtand staffwereexcited 

aboutthe possibilityofintroducing some 

newprogrammes during the day. 

“We'realso preparing adetailedbusiness 

and marketing plan for the facility to 

supportgrowth in the future, reacttonew 

trendsand attractnew users.” 

Pool, Spa and Sauna hours from 26April 

2022: 

• Weekdays–5.45am to 7pm 

• Weekends–7amto5pm 

Holiday craftshitthe road 

Council’s popular school holiday 

outreach programmes, this time 

involvingpainting and propagating, 

will run in Rakaia and Methven in the 

secondweekofthe school holidays. 

The programme involves the Ashburton 

Public Library, Ashburton Museum and 

Art Gallery, Eco Educate, Forest and Bird, 

and Wellbeing Opuke-people will be able 

to give kowhai propagating ago, make 

agratitude box, paint on acollaborative 

canvas and even make their own pet toy 

out of recycled materials. 

Morethan 115 children and 30 adultshave 

taken part in theoutreach programmes in 

pastschool holidays. 

The Rakaia session will beatthe Rakaia 

Community Centre onThursday 28 April, 

from 10am until 1pm. The Methven 

session will be atthe Mt Hutt Memorial 

Hall Methven on Friday 29 April, from 

10am until 1pm. 

Bookings canbemade through the library 

or via Wellbeing Opuke's Facebook page. 

“We would like toclean up this spot and 

we’d love to seelotsof families come and 

help us inthe school holidays.” 

Community Services Group Manager 

Steve Fabish said Council was pleased 

to support Litter-Free Ashburton, whose 

good work contributed to the imageofthe 

town. 

“Theyareavolunteergroupmakingagreat 

difference,withtheaddedbonusofgetting 

people out in the fresh air and making new 

friendswhile doingacommunity service.” 

People wanting to helpshouldwear solid 

footwear and meet at the river end of 

Melrose Road at 1.30pm onThursday 21 

April. Litter-Free Ashburton will provide 

bags andgloves. 

PUBLIC NOTICES 

PROPOSED ROAD 

CLOSURE 

Ashburton District Councilgives public 

notice of aproposaltotemporarily 

close roads to ordinaryvehicletraffic 

to enablethe holdingofacommunity 

event–AshburtonCar Club “Street 

Sprints”. 

Roads proposed to be closed: 

• SMALLBONE DRIVE, from RIVER 

TERRACE to ROBINSON STREET 

• ROBINSONSTREET,from 

SMALLBONE DRIVEINTERSECTION 

to McNALLYSTREET 

• WATSON STREET,fromRANGE 

STREET to ROBINSONSTREET 

• McNALLY STREET,fromRANGE 

STREET to theend of the street 

• RANGESTREET, from ROBINSON 

STREET to WATSON STREET 

PeriodofClosure: From 7.30pm, Friday 

6May 2022until8pm,Sunday 8May 


RANGESTREET: From 6pmFriday6 

May2022until 6am,Sunday 8May 


Detourswill be available on adjacent 

streets andthese will be signposted. 

This proposed closure is made under the 

LocalGovernmentAct 1974 -Schedule 

10 (11(e)) andwill be consideredatthe 

COUNCILMEETINGon20 April2022. 

Anypersonobjectingtothe proposal 

shouldlodge notice of their objection 

andthe groundsfor their objectionin 

writing by postoremail to theCouncil,5 

BaringSquareWest, Ashburton by 4pm, 

Friday 15 April 2022. 

NEIL McCANN 

Infrastructure Services Group Manager 

COMMUNITYNOTICEBOARD 

Biketip: Positionyourself to be seen. 

Ride in apositionwhereyou cansee 

others and others cansee you. Keep a 

steady lineand avoid blindspots. 

Onlyride as 

farleft as it 

feelssafe 

to do so. 

Maintaina 

steady lineso 

drivers can 

predict your 

movements. 

UPCOMINGMEETINGS 

Meetings areatCouncil Chambers, 

137Havelock Street,unlessspecified 

Council meeting, Wednesday20April, 

1pm (livestreamed) 

AshburtonWater Zone Committee, 

Tuesday26April,1pm 

RUBBISHANDRECYCLING 

EASTER, ANZACDAY 

Kerbsidecollections –EasterFriday 

collections willbecollected on Saturday 

16April.Noothercollectionswill be 

affected overthe Easter andANZAC Day 

period. 

Rakaia ResourceRecoveryPark – 

Closed15April,16April, 18April and 25 

April (ANZAC Day). 

MethvenGreen Wastedrop-off – 

Closed17April. 

AshburtonResource Recovery Park – 

Closed15April and18April. 

NO GASBOTTLES AT THE 

KERBSIDE, PLEASE 

Gas cylinderscannot be put into yellow 

wheelie bins forrecycling,orleft 

alongsideany wheeliebins at the kerb for 

collection.Gas cylinders canbedropped 

off at any resource recovery park forfree. 


PROPOSEDROAD 

CLOSURE 

Pursuant to the LocalGovernmentAct 

1974 and the Transport (Vehicular Traffic 

Road Closure)Regulations1965, notice 

is hereby giventhatthe Ashburton 

District Council and NZ Transport 

Agency,for the purpose of allowing 

Ashburton Returned andServices’ 

Association to hold ANZAC Day services, 

proposes to close the following roadsto 

ordinaryvehiculartrafficfor the period 

indicated hereunder. 

Roads proposed to be closed: 

• HAVELOCK STREET,fromParkStreet 

to East Street intersection 

• BARINGSQUARE WEST, from 

Havelock Street to Cameron Street 

• SH1(WESTSTREET), from Wills 

Street to Burnett Street 

• CAMERON STREET,fromWestStreet 

to Park Street 

Periods of Closure: From 6.00amto 

8.30pmand 10.00am to 12.30pmon 

Monday,25April 2022. 

Any person objectingtothe proposal 

is called upon to lodgenoticeoftheir 

objection and groundsthereof in writing 

or email to Council by 4.00 pm, Friday 

15 April 2022. 

NEIL McCANN 

AshburtonDistrict Council 

InfrastructureServices Group Manager 

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Waka Kotahi NZTASystemManager 

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Mon, Tue, Wed&Fri8.30am -5pm 

Thursday9am -5pm 

ASHBURTONPUBLICLIBRARY 

180HavelockStreet, Ashburton 7700 

Mon-Fri 9.00am -8.00pm 

Sat10am -1pm | Sun 1pm -4pm 

EA NETWORKSCENTRE 

20 River Terrace 

Mon -Fri 6.00am -9.00pm 

Sat&Sun7.00am-7.00pm 

ASHBURTONART GALLERY & 

ASHBURTONMUSEUM 

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The GNews paper is filled 

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on what’s happening south of 

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Ashburton Aviation Museum is 

holding afundraiser movie night 

at the RegentCinema on May25. 

The new action flyingfilm Top 

Gun Maverick,starring Tom 

Cruise,willbescreened at 

7.30pm. 

Tickets cost $20 andthe 

museumcommittee is hoping to 

fillthe cinema. 

For ticket inquiries contact 

Dennis(027222 1281). 

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Mid Canty United score five 

Mid Canterbury United’s senior team smacked 

five goals past Parklands at AshburtonDomain 

on Saturday and claimed their first points of the 

season. 

Playing in the Canterbury Premiership, the 

second highest league in the region, thehome 

side beat thevisitors 54 in aclose encounter. 

On aglorious day forfootball, Mid Canterbury 

edged the first half after going agoal behind and 

went in 21 thankstogoals from sharp shooter 


June 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 

July 14, 15, 18, 19 

Luke Martin. 

Both teams foughthard on the excellent 

playing surface and after athird Mid 

Canterbury goal from JoelChand,Parklands 

steadily found asecond windand got back into 

thegame with goals of their own. 

Nic Eden scored for Mid Canterbury before 

later hobbling off and thescoredwerethen 

levelat44. 

In atense finish to the action packedgame 

the homeside was awarded acontroversial 

penaltythat wastucked away by Millar 

McLauchlan to finishoffthe visitors. 

The game featured injuriestoanumberof 

players from both sides and two Mid 

Canterburyplayers hobbled off. 

Mid Canterburylost its first gameofthe 

season 51toBurwoodand next plays 

Universities at Walter Park in Christchurch 

this Saturday. 

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Stacey Judd, Lorraine McGregor, Nicci Glanville, Michelle Stanley 

and Russell McGregor were among the gymnasts from Dynamic 

Gymnastic Sports. 

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Trampolinists 

onthepodium 

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Mid Canterbury United left back Ben Sutton 

(red and blue) drives forward with the ball in 

Saturday’s game. 

PHOTO DOUG BOVETT 

Masters trampolinists fromMid 

Canterbury have taken out the 

top spots in theTrampoline 

Under40classes first national 

qualifier andTCI two day event 

held at ICETrampoline Sports 

in Rangiora. 

Day onesaw Dynamic 

Gymnastic Sports members 

Russell MacGregor win gold 

honours, Stacey Judd silver and 

Lorraine Stewart bronze. 

MacGregor also took goldin 

the Double Mini Trampoline 

(DMT)Under 40 class. 

Dynamic Gymnastics owner 

Nicci Glanville hadahattrick 

of over 40 age group successes. 

Shewon goldinthe DMT, 

silverinthe trampoline, and 

bronzeingymnastics. 

Therewas also group 

success in the synchro class 

wheremasters gymnasts 

teamed up with ajunior 

partner;StaceyJuddand 

Addison Judd teamedupto 

winsilver, and Michelle 

Stanleyand Laura Stanley 

wonbronze. 

In the junior agegroup 

events Finleigh Glanvillealso 

wonsilverintrampoline 

NicciGlanville said it was 

thefirst competitionofthe 

year andthe clubathletes 

performed ‘‘extremelywell’’. 

They were up against 

gymnasts at clubsfrom 

Christchurch,West Melton, 

Dunedin,Wanaka, 

Invercargill andWellington. 

‘‘A huge congratulations to 

ourathleteswho achievedthe 

national qualifyingscores,’’ 

she said. 

Theywere1314 years: 

FinleighGlanville(forDMT 

and trampoline) and Sarah 

Reeve(DMT);and 10 and 

under: SammyWood(forDMT 

and trampoline) and Natalie 

McGregor(DMT). 

On day two of thenational 

qualifier and TCI competingin 

trampoline andDMT for the 

Red Badgewomen’s class 

CharleeBradshawwon gold 

and Emma Molloy wonsilver. 

In the Red Badge men’sclass 

forthe same eventsGus 

Simpsonwon gold. 

Jack Stanleypicked upa 

gold win in the10and Under 

men'sDMT and abronzeinthe 

trampoline. FinleighGlanville 

wongoldinthe 1314Women’s 

DMT class. Andinthe age 

group synchro events Sammy 

Wood andNatalie McGregor 

wongoldinthe 10 &under 

classand Sarah Reeveand 

Emma Armour wonbronze in 

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CLUB NEWS 



Ashburton Clubs at the fore for 

District LionsConvention 

LionsDistrict 202J heldtheir 

annual general meeting and 

hybrid conventionatthe 

Ashburton Trust Event Centre 

on Saturday 2nd April. About 15 

peoplewhere presentin 

person,while other district 

members watchedonline via a 

Zoomwebinar connection. 

Garth Bateup was successfulin 

his nomination for firstvice 

districtgovernor for the 

2022/2023 year,and Graham 

Edge was successful in his 

nomination for LloydMorgan 

Charitable Trust trustee. 

Several local clubs and Lions 

were recognised on the day. 

District governor Christine 

presented AshburtonLions 

Club member GrahamEdge 

with an international 

presidents leadershipmedal 

for services to the district. On 

behalf of international 

president Douglas XAlexander 

certificates of appreciation 

were presented to firstvice 

districtgovernorelect Garth 

Bateup andcabinettreasurer 

Meredith Lowe. The Ashburton 

club won the DistrictYouth 

Award, with the Ashburton 

County Lions club being runner 

up. 

Theoriginal convention was 

to have been held as athree day 

event in Methven,organised by 

the Methven LionsClub, with 

otherLions clubs around 

Ashburton assisting. This 

would have seen approx 150 

district members converge on 

Methven forthe weekend. 

District governor Christine 

presented the convention 

committee with district 

governor certificates of 

Ashburton Lions Club member 

Garth Bateup, centre, receives 

his certificate of appreciation 

from 202J district governor 

Christine Stewart and pastinternational 

director Ron 

Luxton. 

appreciation. 

The Mayfield LionsClub 

editorRab McDowell won the 

best club bulletin award, with 

Rakaia LionsClub editorNicki 

Kelly getting an honourable 

mention. 

The Rakaia Lions club was 

alsopresented withaDG 

certificate of appreciation for 

qualifying to become aModel 

Club (the only one in our 

District). 

The Ashburton Astronomy 

Group 

The AshburtonAstronomy 

Group met on the 29th of March 

andatalk was givenby Ross 

HawthorneonEinstein's 

GeneralRelativity. Ross 

showed us howgravity isn't a 

real force and whatweperceive 

as gravity is really caused by 

the warping of spacetime. He 

also showed howthings in orbit 

werenot held by gravity but 

werefollowing ageodesic 

causedbythe bending of spacetime.This 

is also the reason 

that things fall is because they 

are followingageodesic rather 

than being pulled by gravity. 

Friday night wastoo cloudy for 

the observatory so we opened 

up on the 8th. It was nice and 

clear and lots of visitors came 

along. 

Over this month andthe next 

month there is arare planetary 

alignmentinthemorning. 

Venus, Mars, Jupiter.Saturn 

and Neptunewill appear to be 

close to each other. We get the 

telescopes out on the 24thof 

April and the moon willbeasa 

smallcrescent also alongside 

the planets.Wehaven't got 

enoughmagnifyingpower to 

see Neptune. 

Nextmeeting date is Tuesday 

26th of April in Menorlue 

7.30pm andnext Observatory 

nightis6th of May 7.30pm. 

Sadly the Observatory may not 

be there much longerasitisin 

the way of thecollege rebuild 

which would bring an endtoa 

greatassetofthe town. 

Forfurther information 

phoneAlistair 3089219 or Ken 

308 9203 or visit our Facebook 

page Ashburton Astronomy 

Group. 

Altrusa Club Report April 


Ashburton Altrusa celebrated 

its 48th birthdayonApril4th, 

which we marked with roses 

fromPresident Denise, supper 

and birthday cake.The Altrusa 

District FifteenConference, in 

May, in PalmerstonNorth,has 

beenphysically cancelled but 

will proceed with aZoom 

conference. One of the annual 

awards we enter at this time is 

the Letha H. Brown Literacy 

Award. This yearour entry 

featured “Literacy Across the 

Generations”withAlphabet 

Cards for babies; aBook Marks 

competitionfor primaryschool 

children, and colourful 

scrapbooks for dementia 

patients. Donations were given 

to the Ashburtonpeople of St 

John,Ashburton Fire Brigade, 

Riding for theDisabled, 

“Grandparents Raising 

Grandchildren”, andfoodbanks 

at StVincent de Paul andthe 

Salvation Army. The recent 

Foot Clinic was affected by 

covid withonly 23 clients. Our 

Meals on Wheels stint is 

approaching, with reminders 

for us to bevaccinated and 

masked. 

Ashburton MSAPetanque 

Club 

We had abusy weekend on 

the local pistes withplayers 

coming from Alexandra, 

Dunedin,Timaru,and 

Christchurch. It was great to 

see so many local players taking 

partwith good results. 

On Saturdaythe Stephen 

Kyle Memorial Trophy waswon 

by aChristchurch team, with 

Nicky Foden&Richard 

Browne runnersup, while 

KarenBensdorpand partner 

camein3rd equal withanother 

couple from Christchurch. In 

the Trophy Consolationlocal 

player Lyn Whinham and her 

Christchurch partner were 

runners up. The Plate was won 

by Joan Healeyand her 

Christchurch partner with 

EllenPithie andPeter Marriott 

coming in 3rd equal with ateam 

from Papanui. ThePlate 

Consolationwas won by Jan 

Guilford and her Caversham 

partner,2nd were Linda and 

GraemeMillard; 3rd equal 

were Francie Osbornand Colin 

Jones,Johnny Wright and Gary 

Hogg. 

The Bowl winners were Kate 

&Henry Marriott, 2nd were 

Shona Husband andJonathan 

Crum; 3rdequal Mavis 

Thompson and her Timaru 

partner;CarolHoggand Trevor 

Nish. 

On Sunday the Ashburton 

Doubles Trophy waswon by a 

Christchurchteam, withChris 

Taylor and Richard runners up, 

Karen was 3rd equal with a 

partner andteam from 

Christchurch.Laniand Adelys 

Taraunu wererunners up in 

theTrophyConsolate, while 

Neville Bensdorp and Nicky 

were 3rdequal with a 

Christchurch team. Jan andher 

Caversham partnerwere 3rd 

equalwithJohnny and 

Jonathan in thePlate. 

ThePlate Consolate was won 

by Linda andGraeme, with 

Ellenand Joanrunners up. 

Ashort break fromlocal 

tournaments until May, butwe 

remindyou that we are trialling 

Saturday afternoon play from 

23 April.Just turn up to 115 

Racecourse Road where 

equipment andtuition is 

available.Thisisinaddition to 

ourTuesdayand ThursdayClub 

Days.See you thereat1pm. 

Keep safe when 

digging or moving 

equipment 

Underground cables and overheadpower lines areeasyto 

forget about while movingequipment or digging underground. 

Know wherepower lines and cables arelocated before 

youstart.Contact 0800 b4u dig(0800 248344). 

If you do make contact with live lines,callEANetworkson 

0800 430 460 immediately and stay stilluntil help arrives. 

EA Networks’ undergroundcables 

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Raukāpuka Store co-owner Jigs Agaja surveys passing traffic outside his shop on McKenzie Street. PHOTO: Debbie Oliver 

McKenzie Street traffic speed aconcern 

Therecent launchofthe GeraldineCommunity 

Board strategic plan project is timely for 

RaukāpukaStore ownersJigsand BeenaAgaja. 

They have raised concerns aboutthe speedof 

passing traffic on McKenzie Street. 

Jigs says, Our concern is growing, both 

from the traffic coming into town from the 

north and, once [northbound] cars pass over 

the bridge, drivers thinking it is ahigher speed 

than 50km. 

Beenasays, Trying to cross the roadanywhere 

along this street can be very hard. With the 

bend just after the bridge, vehicles can quickly 

approach when customers, especiallychildren, 

are trying to cross. 

We have had customers comment on this 

problem too, adds Jigs. For the safety of all 

our residents, we would lovetosee apedestrian 

crossingalong our streetsomewhere. We realise 

this is aState Highway, and it would involve 

the Land Transport Agency(WakaKotahi NZ), 

but thisisour suggestion that we willbewriting 

on the strategic plan. We hope it is taken into 

serious consideration. 

Not onlywould amarked crossingmakeit 

saferfor people to cross the road, hopefully, with 

the visibilty of the crossing and approaching signs, 

it would also reduce speed amongdrivers. 

Jigs and Beena encourage other locals 

concerned about McKenzie Street traffic to 

submit their feedback to the strategic plan 

(see form on page 4). DEBBIE OLIVER 

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Virtual assemblies an unexpected Covid spinoff 

Students at Geraldine High School are used 

to their peers leading assemblies. However, 

Deputy Principal Richard Harvey says that 

Covid has encouraged students to take it to 

the next level with the introduction of virtual 

assemblies. 

Richard says that there are two virtual 

assemblies amonth.One is staff-led,and although 

it does feature brief video clips, he says, the 

student-produced assemblies have raised the 

bar. Edited by MacDonald House leader Maia 

Mahuika, they include music andgraphiceffects. 

...Itisamazing what they cando. They are used 

to creating content on platforms like TikTok. 

Its alldoneontheir phones. 

Footage includes documentary-style reports 

in and around the school, reports from home 

or local cafés on days students arerequired to 

work from home, parodies of advertisements 

and gameshows, and afull report onschool 

sports, including drone shots. Richard says, 

Anecdotal feedback suggests that we should 

includesome of this material when we can get 

back to being together at live assemblies. 

HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

Amelia McKeown andWill Wilsontry their hand at being reporters. PHOTO:VirtualAssembly screengrab

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 14PAENGA-WHĀWHĀ, 2022 

EDITORIAL 

Posted on the Geraldine High SchoolFacebookpage as 

GNews went to printonTuesday: Not evenadownpour can 

stop GHS students from delivering the Easter gifts to our 

community! Goodonyou girls. HappyEastereveryone. 

To those who live well to the north ofGeraldine, you 

may be surprised to see our little paper falling out of 

the Ashburton Courier. Weare grateful tothe team 

for including us in their print run. The win for usisa 

betterdealfor printing and distribution in light of the 

recent crisis in the paper industry. We hope that the 

win for you is interesting information about the 

Geraldine area. Come and visit us soon. 

Our regulars will notice that we have slimmed 

down from our usual 12 pages. The sizeofthe Geraldine 

News, i.e. the number of pages we print each week, 

is determined by the amount of advertising placed - 

and the adjustment canonly be made in increments 

of four pages,whichfeels likeasudden gear change. 

The announcement last week brought toour 

attention the issue of severalhouseholds not receiving 

the Ashburton Courier. Weare working with their 

distribution team on ways to improve the coverage 

within Geraldine township.For the tech-savvy, we can 

be found online at gnews.co.nz. We know its not the 

same without the smell of the ink, but from reading 

other publications this way, we know you can get 

used to it. 

Here atHQ, we have been referring to this weeks 

GNews as the Covid edition, withbothofuscontinuing 

to work on the paper despite being locked upin 

isolation. Fortunately,ours havebeenrelatively mild 

cases, but our thanks goout to all the offers of help 

and support and those who have made muchappreciated 

doorstep deliveries. These are some of 

the qualities that Property Brokers are looking for in 

aGeraldine Gem (see story this page), sodont be 

surprised if you find yourself nominated. 

As well as being Good Friday forChristians, 15 April 

is the beginning of Passover (Pesach) for our Jewish 

friends. HappyEaster, Chag PesachSameach;enjoy 

the holiday break. HUGH AND FI 

Dont be alarmed, 

You are looking for Jesus 

the Nazarene, whowas 

crucified. He has risen! 

He is not here. Seethe 

place where they laid him. 

MARK 16:6 (NIV) 

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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 

achallenging time, says Property Brokers Getchen Gould. PHOTO: Shutterstock 

Hunt on for Geraldines hidden gems 

Property Brokers Geraldine has recently 

launched Geraldine Gems, an initiative 

to acknowledge and uplift those in our 

community who might otherwise go 

unrecognised. 

Sales consultant GretchenGould says, 

We have had this idea for awhile now, 

atake-off of the TV1 Good Sorts show, 

really. We are all exhausted after the 

doom and gloom of lockdowns sowe 

want to celebrate the unsung heroes in 

our community and lift the spirits of 

those that may have been having a 

challenging time. 

ConsultantAnna Coleman says, We 

love giving back to the community, and 

we see this assomething that the 

community can be part of. Weare also 

supporting local businesses by purchasing 

gifts; as usual, the Geraldine business 

community are happy tosupport this 

with theirgenerosity. 

Each month acall will go out on the 

Property Brokers Geraldine Facebook 

page, inviting locals to nominate the 

hidden gems in our community. 

In March, PropertyBrokers presented 

the inaugural Geraldine Gem with a 

bouquet and agift from local gift shop 

Joosh. Preferring to remain anonymous, 

the recipient wassomeone going through 

achallenging time but, despite that, still 

served the Geraldine community with a 

smile. 

Consultant Kiriwai Bishop says, 

It really is somethingthat relates to our 

Property Brokers values; we are proud 

to be provincial and proud to give back 

Geraldine 

Gem 

to our community. We are absolutely 

delightedtobebringing adose of happiness 

to our lovely town each month. 

BranchadministratorCatherine Allen 

says,We think thisisagreat waytostart 

apositive ripple throughout our district. 

Encouraging people to think about and 

appreciate each other in good times and 

difficult times is how we grow our 

community spirit. Its also abit of fun. 

We cant do this without locals getting 

involved, so come on, Geraldine, lets 

celebrate those gems among us who 

deserve to shine. 

To nominate aGeraldine Gem, visit 

the Property Brokers Geraldine Facebook 

page, email geraldine@pb.co.nz, drop 

into the Talbot Street office, or call 

03 693 1315. DEBBIE OLIVER 

Callingforall nominations! 

Likeandshareour Geraldine Gem Facebook post then email your nomination details, 

includingasummaryofwhy you are nominating yourperson to geraldine@pb.co.nz 

or popinto the branchto fill inanomination form (all information will be confidential). 

Come on Geraldine -let’s celebratethoseamong us who deservetoshine! 

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THURSDAY, 14APRIL, 2022 |GERALDINE NEWS |PAGE 3 

Our Wilson Street office is permanently 

staffed and offers legal services to clients in 

the Geraldine and surrounding areas. 

Under the Red Level Covid-19 

Protection Framework, 

the office is open Monday to Friday from 

8.30am to 5.30pm, byappointment only. 

Contact us on 03 693 8207 to make an in-person 

or contact-less appointment with one of our team, 

to discuss all your legal matters. 

Phone 03693 8207 or email@gressons.co.nz 

or visit our website: www.gressons.co.nz 

Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari riders Kirsten Hayes, Karen Pace, and Sue Stewart. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

Scooter Safari to benefit Cancer Society 

Itsawin-win, Geraldine woman Karen 

Pace says of the Tranz Alpine Scooter 

Safari (TASS), which raises fundsfor the 

Cancer Society. Well do our bit -and 

well have fun along the way. 

She and fellow locals Kirsten Hayes 

andSue Stewart are riding in the biennial 

250-kilometre Christchurch-Hokitika 

odyssey astride50cc scooterson 21 May. 

The hundreds of festively decked-out 

scooters are always well-supported as 

they tackletheapproximatelyeight-hour 

challenge. The last seven safaris have 

raised atotal of nearly $1.5 million. 

Aside from being agreat funding 

generator, TASS is agesture of solidarity 

with cancer patients. Kirsten says, Its 

a challenge. You go in the rain or snow, 

or whatever weather. Its supposed to be 

slow. Its long. Like how having cancer 

treatment is long. 

The 2022 event is alsoachance to help 

the Cancer Society make up ground lost 

duetothepandemic. Sue, whose Hokitikabased 

son George will join them inthe 

challenge, says, WithCovid,the Cancer 

Society has struggled with fundraising, 

yettheyre so dependent on it. 

Shes riding a Can-Am scooterloaned 

by the Tribal Nations motorcycle club 

and has received $824 in donations 

already. On aco-owned Forza Capri, 

Kirsten has raised$486 so far, and Karen, 

who has bought herself a long-coveted 

Vespa, has amassed$673. 

Whiletheyre all well pastthe Safaris 

minimum $250 donation threshold for 

start-lineeligibility, which is additional 

to the events entry fee, theyre determined 

to drum up plenty more cash. 

Karen says, We welcome any donations, 

or if any businesses would like to sponsor 

us, were happy to do some branding. 

Well fly the flag for anyone who wants 

to give to the Cancer Society. 

Between now and the start line, the 

NEWS IN BRIEF 

three will be familiar figures on local 

roads, getting used to tackling hills with 

just 50cc to call on. Theyll also work on 

developing along-haul scooter riders 

approach to traffic, road conditions, rain, 

concentration, and optimum clothing 

choices (watch out for fancy-dress test 

runs). 

Kirsten says, Initially, Iliked the idea 

of the challenge because Id turned 50 

and wanted to do something special 

But then, my motherwas diagnosed with 

cancer. Cancer touches everybody. Its 

become a bigger thing. Ithink part of 

your life should be that you give back. 

To donate to any or all of the womens 

Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari challenges, 

go to scootersafari.org.nz and search 

for them by name. To sponsorthe women 

collectivelyorindividually, contact Karen 

on 027 7470732, Kirstenon027 3083272, 

or Sue on 021 1623495. JAN FINLAYSON 

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No change toEaster trading policy 

On Wednesday of last week,Timaru 

District Council Corporate Planner 

Ann Fitzgerald reportedtothose who 

had made submissions on Easter 

trading,The mayor and councillors 

have read and considered the 

submissions received, whichexpressed 

both supportfor retaining and support 

for revoking the policy. 

At ameeting on 5April 2022, 

councildiscussedthe options of either 

retaining, amending or revoking the 

current [Local] Easter Sunday[Shop] 

Trading Policy. 

Following deliberations Council 

decided to retain the [policy] which 

permits shop trading on Easter Sunday 

throughout the Timaru District. 

HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

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MacyOliver with151 packets containing 906 hot cross buns 

to be delivered to supporters of her highland dancing 

fundraiser. PHOTO Debbie Oliver 

Buns abittersweet reminder 

Oneapenny twoapennyhotcross buns.Sowent the 

vendors street cry inGeorgian England, acry which, 

according to the Oxford EnglishDictionary, goes back 

to at least 1733. But the origin ofthe buns goes back 

further. 

Wikipedia tells us of the theory that the hot cross 

bun originates from StAlbans, inEngland, where, in 

1361, Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a14th-century monk at 

St Albans Abbey, developed asimilar recipe called an 

Alban Bun and distributed the bun to the local poor 

on Good Friday. However, in post-reformation England, 

signing buns with the cross was dismissed as popery, 

so the tradition seems to have gone underground. 

Most European countrieshaveaformofEaster bread. 

However, Britain and its former coloniesare unique in 

associatingthebread withGood Friday.Now available 

at any time of the year, itwas once restricted bylaw 

to Good Friday and certain other times. 

While wenow eat them for the deep theological 

reason that we like them, an underlying theological 

message is attached. As aformof bread, there is alink 

to the breadbrokenatthe Last Supper and the bread 

shared at Holy Communion. The cross reminds usof 

the cross on which Jesus died on the first Good Friday. 

The bitterness of the orange peel is areminder of Jesus 

suffering. Thespicesare to remind us of the spices used 

to anoint his body before burial. 

The ambiguous tasteofthe sweetand spicyconcoction 

speakstomeofthe ambiguityofthe day we call Good 

Friday,onwhichavery bad thing happenedbut which 

brought salvation intothe world. Just howthat all works 

has been the subjectofscholarly debatefor centuries. 

As for me, in the words ofAnselm of Canterbury (1033- 

1109), Credo ut intellegam -Ibelieve that Imay understand 

-not the otherway around. HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

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FO R THINGS TO SEE AN D DO 

GPS Whānau Group Leaders 2022 (FROM LEFT): Row 1:Amalie Tozer, Damon Belsham, Sam Harvey, Macaulay Cleverley, and Macy 

Oliver. Row 2: Tyla Patterson, Finn Wilcox, Ollie Christensen, and Justina Courage. Row 3:Charlotte Taylor, Alex Newcombe, and 

Eve Upton. Row 4: Myra Martin, Adele Stack, Paris McRae, and Shantelle Parker. 

GPS choose Whānau Group Leaders 

Each yearsince 2018,Geraldine Primary 

School (GPS) hasselected up to fourYear 

6students from each Whānau Group - 

Whero (red), Kakariki (green), Kowhai 

(yellow), Kahurangi (blue) -to be the 

group leaders. Interested students put 

forward an application in the form of a 

letter, email, slide show,orvideo. 

GPS teacherSarah Strowger, coordinator 

ofthe whānau leaders,says, The whānau 

leaders at GeraldinePrimaryare involved 

in anumber of different activities and 

roles to show leadership in our school. 

Oneoftheir primaryrolesistoorganise 

activities for their whānau group. 

We usually do this at least once a 

term, but unfortunately, due to different 

breaktimes andonly mixing in our year 

groups, we have not beenabletodoany 

this term. Things wehave done inthe 

pastinclude organising sportsgames and 

learning how to adapt these for all age 

groups. We have also hadwhānau jump 

jam or reading astory. 

Each year, we trytohave an artproject 

displayedinthe school,sometimes tied in 

withdifferent celebrations such as Matariki. 

Our leaders also welcome students into 

school assemblies and convey student voice 

to amember of staff. 

We lookforward to gettingintosome 

activities when school returns to some 

sort of normality. Iamsure our leaders 

will have other ideas of what to do in our 

yeargroups if we remaininred for along 

period. DEBBIE OLIVER 

POPPY DAY 

FRIDAY 22 APRIL 

We will remember them 

Poppy Day is one ofNew Zealand’s oldest 

street collections, started in 1922 to raise funds 

to help WWI veterans in dire need get back 

home from Europe. 

Today there are over 30,000 veterans under 

the age of 50. The money raised on Poppy Day 

is not just for hearing aids and false teeth. 

Today’s veteran has complex, sometimes 

expensive and often urgent needs. 

As always, the RSA is here togive a 

helping hand to all our veterans, young and old, 

and their families in need. 

If you can help with selling poppies on 

Poppy Day please contact RSA Vice President 

Campbell Paton on027 647 0711. 

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We are open 

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WoFCertification would be beneficial 

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All levels of experience wholeheartedly welcome. 

Club night Monday and Thursday from6pm, 

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Tuesday interclub will startatthe endofthe month. 

Wednesday has potential forladies night. 

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29 

Changes for Ashburton River 

The Hakatere /Ashburton 

River catchment made 

headlines last year forhistoric 

floods which damaged farms 

and infrastructure and even 

threatened Ashburton, butthe 

lackofwater in theHakatere / 

Ashburton River is aconcern 

for river users. 

So,from July 1next year, 

many people who haveconsent 

to take andusewaterfrom the 

waterways within the 

Hakatere /Ashburton River 

catchment will be subject to 

new minimumflow conditions. 

These conditions will 

change theavailabilityof 

water and mean consent 

holders willface tighter 

restrictions on theirability to 

take water. 

Thenew minimum flows 

were developedwith the 

community andincludedinthe 

Canterbury Land and Water 

Regional Plan to improve and 

protectthe natural character 

and mauri (life force)ofthe 

Hakatere /Ashburton River, 

promote ecosystem health and 

biodiversity,improve water 

quality, andensure theriver 

mouth remains open for 

longer. 

At thestartofApril 2022, 61 

consent reviews had been 

decided. Of them, 55 have the 

new minimumflow conditions 

added. 

From1July2023, those 

consent holders must stop 

Water consents from the Ashburton River will change next year. 

taking water whenthe flow in 

the Hakatere /Ashburton 

River mainstem at the State 

Highway 1Bridge recorder 

site is less than six cumecs 

(6000 litres persecond), and 

many also have minimum flow 

restrictionsontributary 

waterways. 

There are 25consent 

reviews –held by11consent 

holders –still to be decided. 

Regional planningmanager 

Andrew Parrish said it had 

beenadifficult processfor 

those whose consents were 

beingreviewed,because their 

water supply, often for 

irrigation of high value crops, 

wouldbeless reliable. 

For those using water for 

irrigation,the new minimum 

flows will impact their farming 

operation andmany consent 

holdersare looking at 

alternatives like scheme water 

or unconnected groundwater. 

The consentreview was 

necessary to implement 

minimum flows set by the 

regional plan and meant more 

water wasleft in thecatchment 

for the healthofthe river and 

the benefit of allwater users, 

Mr Parishsaid. 

“If we were to just wait for 

currentconsents to expire,it 

would take 20 yearstoapply 

the minimumflow to all 

consents that take water from 

the Hakatere /Ashburton 

system,” he said.“Consent 

reviewallows us to reach that 

minimum flow by midnext 

year, and to do it in away that 

creates aneven playing field 

for water users.” 

Consent holders impacted by 

new minimum flows have been 

fully engagedinthereview 

processand themajority 

understood the changes 

imposedonthem would 

contribute to awider 

environmental benefit for all 

water users. 

The new minimum flows will 

helptoensure that an open 

rivermouth willbe 

maintained. 

“We expect these changes 

will improveconditions for 

fish migration andwater 

quality,especially at the 

hāpua andriver mouth,”he 

said. 

“We know that climate 

changewill bring lessreliable 

rainfall patterns, and we need 

to ensure ahigher minimum 

river flowtoensure theriver, 

as well as the ecosystem it 

supports, is resilienttothe 

changes we can’t control.” 

Venison prices, in right direction 

Optimism is starting to creep 

in as deerfarmers greet alift 

in venison returns. 

Unlikevelvet which has 

beengoing gangbusters, 

venisontookahit,falling to 

$5.50akilogram this timelast 

year. 

However, it has been defying 

seasonal fluctuations at nearly 

$2/kgabove this mark —albeit 

far off the giddy peakof 

$11.30/kg in 2018. 

Deer Industry New Zealand 

chiefexecutive officerInnes 

Moffat said deer farmershad 

seenasubtleimprovement in 

prices after Christmas, from 

low levels. 

He saidithad occurred 

duringanormallylow pointof 

venisonsales as Europeans 

buyersdoastock take afterthe 

game season and contemplate 

their needsfor the yearahead. 

‘‘Wesaw contractsonoffer in 

springalittle over $7 a 

kilogram.The venison 

schedule normallyfalls by 

more than$1/kgaswegoto 

Christmas,but this year the 

schedule is is $7.30$7.40/kg 

andproviding signals to 

suppliers that we are 

expecting to see that 

increase.’’ 

European customershad 

showed faith in theNew 

Zealand venison business 

duringEurope’s lockdowns by 

placing orders withoutthe 

certaintyofsales. 

‘‘The salesover the 2021 

gameseasonwentwell, so we 

are seeing arising marketand 

they are placing orders for the 

year ahead,’’ he said. 

This is being backedupby 

solid demand in North 

America as the foodservice 

market recovers, whilework 

by exporters to create new 

accountsthere arebeginning 

to show promise. 

They alsoexperienced 

significantordersatgood 

prices fromChina fortheir 

New Year’scelebrations. 

It had liftedthe mindset of 

farmers. 

‘‘Definitely farmers are in a 

positivemood. They have been 

patientduring the covidinduced 

downturn and are 

lookingforward to improved 

pricesasthe yearunfolds.’’ 

The coproduct market 

remainsuncertain withskin 

production down, whiletrim 

and offal to Asia for pet food 

production has yet to return to 

its previous base. 

However,velvet is up 1015% 

fromlast year at about 

$130$140/kg for Agrade 

product. 

The national hindherd had 

gonefrom 830,000 in midyear 

2020 to840,000 lastJune. 

~Central Rural Life 

INBRIEF 

DRY IN THESOUTH 

Aborn and raised Queenstown 

farmer sayshehas neverseen the 

land so dry. Chris Dagg,who runsa 

sheep andbeeffarm at the footof 

CoronetPeak, said he hadnever 

had to irrigate this late in the 

season. It was likely that irrigation 

would be needed for at least 

anothercouple of weeks. 

OtagoRegional Council general 

manager’sRichard Saunders said 

river and lake levels were being 

monitored; however, given the 

current dry conditions peoplewere 

encouraged to be conscious of their 

wateruse. 

Agriculture Minister Damien 

O’Connorhas classified the drought 

conditions in Southland, Cluthaand 

Queenstown Lakesdistricts late last 

month as "a medium-scale adverse 

event" and announced up to 

$100,000 in governmentfundingto 

support farmers from now until 

October. 

AGOOD START 

The ending of the streamlined 

forestry test for overseas investors 

planning to convert farmsto forest is 

apositivefirst step in addressing the 

issue of wholesale farm conversion 

for carbon farming,Beef +Lamb 

New Zealand’s Sam McIvor says. 

The Emissions Trading Scheme 

(ETS)needstoinclude limits as the 

legislation causingthe problem. 

“New Zealand is the only country 

in the world with an ETSthat allows 

unlimited forestry offsetting and both 

the ClimateChange Commission 

and the Parliamentary 

Commissionerfor the Environment 

haverecommended that limits are 

needed. 

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freshwater protection, greenhouse 

gas emissions and more, 

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reliable internet connectivity, Andrew 

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Rural industry gets work boost 

The Government is opening up the 

borders to an additional 1580 experienced 

primary sector workers, and it’s a‘‘shot in 

the arm for those struggling to recruit’’, 

Federated Farmers says. 

It opens the door for experienced 

workers to come to New Zealand for jobs 

in the dairy industry, meat processing, and 

forestry. 

FederatedFarmers employment 

spokespersonChris Lewissaidgoodthings 

taketime, theruralindustry hadbeen 

ratcheting up thepressurefor this 

necessarystepfor many, many months. 

‘‘Let’s hopethe system is agileenoughto 

get these people into New Zealandand out 

intoworkplaces by thetime we need themparticularlyfor 

thesuperbusyspring dairy 

calvingseason,’’ he said. 

The new settings include an increase in 

the currentborder exceptionfor assistant 

dairy farm managers,2ICs, dairy herd 

managersand dairy farm assistants by 500 

to atotalof800 for thoseearningatleast the 

medianwage plus$1per hour (currently 

equates to $28 per hour). 

Mr Lewis said it wasimportant for 

farmers to take up these places. 

‘‘Weknow that withfueland fertiliser 

price rises,concernsinsome districtsabout 

supplementary feed, and otherfactors, 

there may be atemptationtotry and 

struggle through with workforcegaps. 

‘‘But just rememberthe stress thatputs 

on youand the rest of theteam,the health 

and safetyfactors, and thedifficulties of 

rosteringtogivepeople decent time off 

whenyour staff complementisdeficient.’’ 

DairyNZchiefexecutive Dr Tim Mackle 

saidDairyNZ hadbeen workinghard to 

makesure governmentunderstoodthe 

pressure farmers were under due to 

workforce shortages. 

But the border class exceptions still fell 

short of the sector’s 4000worker shortage. 

The organisation has pushedfor 1500 

international dairy workersintothe country 

in time forthe 2022dairy season on June 1. 

“We made it cleartogovernment that the 

300 dairy border classexception workers 

previously approvedwas nowherenear 

enough to meet the demandsonfarm and 

reduce the current highlevels of farmer 

stress,” Dr Macklesaid. 

“TheGovernment’s decisiontoincrease 

the number of internationalworkers by 500 

is astep in therightdirectiontoreduce the 

pressureonfarm teams.Wewillcontinueto 

advocate for more to be allowedintoNew 

Zealand, to helpaddress the significant 

staff shortage.” 

Alsogoodnews for farmingwas themeat 

worker border class exceptioncap willbe 

extended by afurther 500 workers on topof 

previousagreedfigure of 150 workers, and 

also approval for up to 300 silviculture 

forestry workersand up to 280wood 

processorsand manufacturerstoenterNew 

Zealand. 

AgricultureMinisterDamien O’Connor 

said thefood andfibre sector continued to 

lead theeconomicrecovery from Covid19. 

‘‘Food and fibreexport revenueis 

expected to hit morethan$50 billionby30 

June 2022, andit’svital the sectorhas the 

experienced workforceitneedstoachieve 

this.New Zealand’s foodand fibre sector 

continues to show itsresilienceand ability 

to adapt and respond to thechallenges 

broughtaboutbyCovid19, but extra helpis 

needed.’’ 


IN BRIEF 

PIG EMISSIONS 

New Zealand pig farmers are 

committed to playing their part to 

reduce emissions, however current 

proposals for pricing greenhouse 

gas emissions from livestockwould 

be unfair on the sector, NZPork 

says.The He Waka Eka Noa 

Primary Sector Climate Action 

Partnership (HWEN) has recently 

completed consultationonpolicy 

options for pricinggreenhousegas 

emissions from livestock. Incoming 

NZPork chief executive BrentKleiss 

says emissions from pig farming 

differ significantly to emissions from 

pastoral farming because pigs are 

monogastric so theynaturally 

produce much lowermethane 

emissions than ruminantanimals like 

cattle or sheep. 

“Our low emissions profile and the 

size and natureofour sector means 

reductions in ouremissionswill 

require different solutions –rather 

than a‘one sizefits all’ approach.” 

ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE 

Jess Moore,ofGore, has been 

named as the newDairy Women’s 

Network’s new associate trustee. 

The former SouthlandHub leader 

was one of 14 applicants and was 

selected based on her wide 

involvement with the Network and 

dairy industry at leadership and local 

governance level. 

Dairy Women’s Network Trustee 

and HR committee member Jenna 

Smithsaid Jess had astrong 

alignment with the value and 

purpose of Dairy Women’s Network 

and had showncommitment and 

leadership within the organisation 

through hertime as aRegional 

Leader, Business GroupLeaderand 

Hub Leader, as well as her 

contribution to the conference 

committee. 

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NZ food to drive 

covid recovery 

Farmers andgrowers needto 

startplanningnow for the 

upturn,ASB ruralbanking 

general managerBen Speedy 

says. 

Sharprisesincommodity 

prices have strengthened 

farmers'andhorticulturalists' 

businesses –and now is an 

excellenttime to start planning 

for the new future. 

Mr Speedy, following oneof 

the advantageous consequences 

of the Covid19 pandemic, said 

the importanceof, and demand 

for, healthyand sustainable 

food growninreputableand 

trusted countries...like New 

Zealand. 

‘‘Tocontinuetocapitalise on 

this,weneed to keep investing 

and improve theway we grow 

our food and fibre, and be 

unwaveringinthe need to listen 

and adapttoevolving consumer 

demand,’’ he said. 

‘‘Fortunately for New 

Zealand, we have someamazing 

role models andleaders.’’ 

Thedemand forhealthy 

whole food, grownsustainably, 

will continuetohold commodity 

prices at strong levels,hesays. 

Theprices will easeatsome 

point because supply chain 

pressuresare contributing to 

high values on the demand side; 

high input prices are 

constraining the supplyside. 

Butdemand for quality 

protein willnot abate, 

especially with the rising 

middle class worldwide. 

Aglobalsupplyresponse will 

continue to be constrained by 

climate change limitations and 

growingdissatisfaction with 

'factory farming', overtilling 

soil to increaseinputs, and 

concern overanimal welfare. 

MrSpeedy saiddemandfor 

healthy and sustainable food is 

best seen in China's demand for 

kiwifruit, given its Vitamin C 

properties. In the past two 

years, horticulturalexport 

volumes have grown morethan 

40 percent. 

That's resultedinincreased 

demand for horticultural 

borrowing,with lendingrising 

30 percentinthe past two 

years, while dairylending has 

decreased by 8per cent. 

Food prices in NewZealand 

increased 6.8 per centyearonyear 

in February froma5.9 per 

cent rise in the previous month 

the highest reading since July 

2011. 

Costs rosethe most forfruit 

and vegetables (17per cent), 

meat, poultry, and fish(7.1 per 

cent), and restaurant and readytoeatfoods(5.2 

per cent). On a 

seasonallyadjusted monthly 

basis, foodcostsedged 0.1 per 

cent higher froma1.1 per cent 

gain in January,largely due to 

restaurant andreadytoeat 

meals. 

Rural businesses can prepare 

for the year ahead by speaking 

with rural professionalsto 

understand the medium and 

longterm implications of 

inflation and constrained 

labour–and makeaninformed 

plan for the future. 

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AUTUMN 


The appeal of renovation on your home 

Renovating can be costly and 

inconvenient, but can also increase the 

value and enjoyment of your home. 

There are two main reasons people 

renovate: to add to the comfort, use and 

value of the home and to tidy it up to sell. 

Renovating can be acostly and 

inconvenient business. 

Before you launch into renovations, 

take time to consider whether the 

expense and disruption is justified. 

If you intend staying in the home you 

may want to add extra space to 

accommodate an expanding family, or 

simply to add asense of spaciousness. 

You may also want to add rooms for 

special purposes, such as an office or 

games room, change the configuration of 

the house for better flow, or update and 

remodel to give the house afresher, 

more modern look. 

Other home owners may also be 

looking to restore their house to its 

original style, or look to add value to 

increase their investment. 

If you are renovating to sell, it is likely 

that you’ll want to give the house an 

inexpensive makeover to freshen it up 

and make it more attractive to buyers. 

For example, repainting, repapering, or 

changing dated or damaged fixtures, 

such as acracked basin in the bathroom. 

You need to consider the tastes of 

potential buyers, which really means 

keeping everything fairly neutral to 

appeal to awider range of people. 

Not everyone warms to bright feature 

walls or pink bathtubs. 

Renovations that will increase the 

appeal of your home may include 

painting the kitchen and bathroom, or 

putting in some decking to give an 

indoor/outdoor flow and an increased 

sense of space or some landscaping. 

Don’t spend money that you won’t get 

back in the sale price. 

Ask areal estate agent for ideas to 

increase the house’s appeal, and how 

much you should spend without 

overcapitalising. 

Take care to renovate to the existing 

style of the house and neighbourhood. 

People search in particular 

neighbourhoods because they like the 

age and style of houses found there. 

Giving your older villa style house a 

very modern aspect, which is 

inconsistent with the other houses in the 

street, will lessen the range of potential 

purchasers. 

fyou don’t intend selling, the money 

you spend on renovating will be an 

investment in the comfort and 

enjoyment of the house. 

Whether you increase the value of the 

home may not be an important factor in 

how much you decide to spend. 

If your house needs agreat deal of 

work to get it how you would like, decide 

whether you want to go to all the trouble 

and expense, or whether it would be 

better to sell and buy something more 

suited to your needs. 

Many New Zealanders take on 

renovation, redecoration and alteration 

projects in their homes, usually in the 

belief that it will save them money. How 

much you can do yourself realistically 

depends on your skills, time and energy. 

There may also be legal restrictions 

on doing work yourself if you don’t have 

the right qualifications. You need to 

consider the Building Code 

requirements and getting building 

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Surviving thestrain of living throughmajor 

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However Mark Trafford, managing 

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families are still getting through whatis 

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their lives. 

Livingonsite while thehouse is 

undergoing amajor renovation can create 

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‘‘You alsoget builders turning offthe 

power andwater so they canwork,which 

canveryhard on afamily, if you don’t have 

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Withthebuilding materialsshortage 

worsening, Mr Trafford says relationships 

between builders and customerscan 

becomestrained, but current 

circumstances are beyondabuilder's 

control. 

‘‘During our first renovation, we lived 

downstairs for two months whilethey 

renovated upstairs,and thenwhen the 

upstairs wascomplete, we moved 

downstairs for two months. 

‘‘It wasverystressful,especially when 

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‘‘Myadvice is to factorliving elsewhere 

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be less stressful.” 

Time out 

Mr Trafford says it’s agood idea to spend 

as little time aspossible in thehouse. 

“Take time out as much as youcan,even if 

you are just making better use of your 

backyard for things like meals, coffee, 

homeworkand play –take more walks,do 

day long picnics on the weekends and 

make extended visits to family; even take 

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“Getting out and aboutwill help youdestress.” 

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Postrenovation insurance checks urged 

New Zealand’s Covid19 era 

renovation boom could be 

leaving more Kiwis prone to 

home underinsurance risk, 

according to anationwide 

survey by AMI and Ipsos. 

The recent survey revealed 

one in three homeowners have 

made major or structural 

renovations to their home in 

the past 18 months, however, 

more than half (54%) did not 

update their home insurance 

policy as part of renovations 

being completed. 

AMI is therefore urging 

everyone embarking on ahome 

makeover to think carefully 

about how their renovations 

will change their home and 

contents insurance needs. 

This includes checking you 

have the right cover in place to 

protect the extra value added to 

your home if disaster strikes 

and you need to rebuild and 

refurnish from scratch. 

AMI’s executive general 

manager, claims, Wayne 

Tippet, said all homeowners – 

regardless of whether they have 

carried out renovations – 

should be in the habit of 

regularly reviewing their 

insurance policies to ensure 

their most prized asset is 

properly protected. 

“Lockdowns and 

international travel 

restrictions have given more 

Kiwis the time and budget to 

spruce up their homes –often 

making them bigger, more 

comfortable and more 

functional for daytoday 

living,” Mr Tippet said. 

“If you’re extending your 

home, rebuilding your kitchen, 

or adding an outdoor feature 

like adeck or swimming pool, 

it’s important to contact your 

insurer to check you have 

adequate cover for the 

investments you’re making. In 

fact, checking your insurance 

cover is something we 

encourage all our customers to 

do regularly, to ensure there 

are no surprises at claims 

time.” 

According to AMI’s survey, 

nearly aquarter (23%) of home 

renovations cost more than 

$51,000, while 15% cost between 

$31,000 –$50,000, 31% cost 

between $11,000 $30,000 and 

31% cost less than $10,000. 

Bathrooms and kitchens (45% 

each) were the most popular 

rooms to renovate, followed by 

outdoor areas (40%), bedrooms 

(26%) and lounge rooms (22%). 

The survey also revealed 

more than half (54%) of 

renovators did not consider 

taking out Contract Works 

Insurance (CWI), and afurther 

14% admitted to not knowing 

what CWI is. 

Mr Tippet said the purpose of 

CWI is to protect your home 

from unforeseen damage while 

renovations are taking place. 

“Homes undergoing major 

renovations enter aphase of 

being less structurally sound, 

which is why most home 

insurance policies have 

exclusions in place when 

homes are being worked on. 

“For example, if you’re 

extending your home and your 

builders have covered part of 

the roof with tarpaulins –your 

home will be at greater risk of 

damage if amajor rain event or 

storm passes through your area. 

“Contract Works Insurance is 

there to cover damage caused 

while your home is structurally 

more exposed to risks,” he said. 

“Most people will agree that 

all the fuss and disruption is 

worth it when the end result 

adds value to your home and 

provides more enjoyable living 

spaces for everyone.’’ 

AMI’s top tips: 

Before getting started, plan and 

cost out the renovations you 

want to make. Have arealistic 

budget and allow for extra 

unexpected costs. 

Depending on the size and scope 

of your project obtain 

professional advice and always 

use qualified, licensed 

tradespeople. 

Ask for help with the consent 

process if you need it. 

Consider taking out Contract 

Works Insurance before the 

renovations start. This provides 

cover for unforeseen damage to 

your home while the 

renovations are under way. 

Before commencing the 

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AUTUMN 


Building your own slice of paradise 

Renovating or building new depends on 

your circumstances and those 

circumstances will be very different 

from your neighbour’s. 

Building occasionally gets bad press 

with the hassles of afew tagged to 

building generally. 

But if you have agood builder and 

there are plenty in Mid and South 

Canterbury and you plan well, it should 

be plain sailing. 

If you are going to build, you have to 

have somewhere to build. 

It might be that you are interested in a 

land and home package, in which case 

the ‘‘where’’ will be taken care of. 

Builders or building firms sometimes 

buy blocks of land for development. 

One of the benefits of that is that not 

only do you get anew home, but you 

know your neighbours will have anew 

home. 

Many companies, these days, offer 

turnkey house and land packages, and 

the prices are competitive. 

If these interest you, the companies 

almost always have ashow home or 

homes. 

So take the time to explore. 

Get alist of addresses, and spend a 

day, or two, exploring the options. 

The more homes you see, the clearer 

the idea you will get of what is available 

for what price. 

Some designs will fascinate you, 

others will not. 

In any event and even if you see 

nothing you like you will be much better 

informed. 

Such companies have many design 

options, so take your time. 

It might be that you want to design 

your own home, or at least pass on some 

firm ideas to abuilder, and that’s fine. 

You are going to live there, and pay the 

bills. 

Most companies will allow flexibility, 

but remember that changing stock 

designs might add cost always inquire. 

If you have firm ideas on ideas, or 

none at all, you may want to employ an 

architect. 

In theend,theymay saveyou money 

through clever design. 

An architect willbeespeciallyuseful 

if youhave aspecial site, or evena 

difficultsite. 

They are trained to designbuildings 

forall situations. 

Andifyou have onlyabasicidea of 

thestyleofhome you want, an 

architect can bring those ‘‘basic’’ideas 

to life. 

Perhaps youhaveseen ahome, or 

visitedone,thatreally takes youreye. 

It might be that it wasdesigned by an 

architect, and highlylikelythatthe 

owners willbehappytopassonthe 

name of thedesigner. 

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The joy of buying your first home 

You’ve saved enough money for your 

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careful planning and some serious 

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and have been to the bank/mortgage 

broker and got yourself the financial 

backing to buy ahome. 

Your first home may not be your 

dream home. But it could be an 

affordable first step on the ‘property 

ladder’. 

There’s no point owning your own 

home if you can’t keep up with the 

mortgage repayments. Sometimes ‘the 

worst house in the best street’ is the way 

to go, especially if you are good at DIY. 

Real estate websites are agood place 

to find out how much properties are 

worth in different areas. If you want to 

buy an apartment or townhouse, check 

your bank will lend on these types of 

properties not all will. 

If you’re buying aproperty as an 

investment, as well as aplace to live, it’s 

important to think about resale or rental 

potential. 

Consider things like public transport 

routes, shops and schools and whether a 

suburb has astrong rental market. 

Your first mortgage, or home loan, will 

probably be the biggest financial 

commitment you’ll ever make. 

It’s agood idea to be just as careful 

when choosing your mortgage. Over 

time, your repayments could add up to a 

lot more than the cost of the home. 

There are many types of mortgages, 

each with its own interest rate, fees and 

degree of flexibility. You can shop 

around for amortgage yourself, or use 

the (usually free) services of aqualified 

mortgage broker. Before signing any 

sale agreement or mortgage paperwork 

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Spare athought for the builders… 

While house affordability and the cost of 

living continue to dominate the national 

conversation, construction costs for new 

homes are set to continue to rise for the 

foreseeable future. 

It may be very difficult for abuilder to 

give afixed quote for arenovation or 

new build. 

Following a34% increase in the price 

of building materials in the last 12 

months, suppliers are estimating a 

further 11% increase over the next six 

months, according to the latest research 

from EBOSS. 

Structural products (steel and 

structural timber) and interior products 

had the largest increases in the price of 

materials, both at 35% over the last 12 

months. 

EBOSS managing director Matthew 

Duder encouraged homeowners to 

consider their build budgets very 

carefully. 

“Traditional contingencies of 515% 

seem thin when we consider the 

cumulative impact of all the increases 

we are seeing across the board 

combined with the potential for delivery 

delays.” 

The latest EBOSS Construction 

Supply Chain Update highlighted that 

while pressures impacting the market 

appear to be stabilising, the building 

supply chain hasn’t so much recovered 

as settled into anew normal with freight 

issues remaining and material cost 

increases set to continue. 

Ninety percent of suppliers rely on 

either imported finished products or 

imported components unable to be 

sourced locally. 

The update, released last month, 

surveyed 200 suppliers across major 

product categories for residential and 

commercial construction on freight 

challenges, price impacts, lead times 

and Omicronpreparedness. 

The survey was conducted in 

February by EBOSS, which works with 

leading building product suppliers to 

assist in material selection by architects 

and builders. The aim of the survey, 

which is part of aquarterly research 

series, was to provide an update on the 

current and future state of the building 

product supply chain and help 

developers, architects and builders to 

better plan ahead. 

Key Findings: Logistics and lead 

times: 78% of suppliers are still having 

issues supplying the market. 

80% of suppliers state that they are 

experiencing freight issues. 

Product cost increases: Over the last 

12 months the price of building products 

sold in NZ have increased 34% on 

average. 

In comparison, the cost of materials to 

suppliers has increased 37% over the 

past 12 months (buyin cost), showing a 

3% hit on margin to suppliers in general. 

Suppliers predict that on average 

building products in NZ will increase 

11% in the next six months. 

Cost of materials are also predicted to 

increase 11% over the same period. 

93% of suppliers state that an increase 

in freight costs is creating inflationary 

pressure on their business. 

51% say that increases in the cost of 

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Be aware, asbestos may be there 

Asbestos was used in construction 

materials from the 1920stothe mid1980s 

and it’s an area of concern for people 

doing home renovations. 

Anyonedoing home renovations may 

come into contact with it through such 

activities as removing or replacing some 

types of roof tiles, wallcladdings, vinyl 

floor covering, sprayed fire protection, 

decorativeceilings and roofing 

membranes. 

Working with asbestos or asbestoscontaining 

material can be adanger to 

healthand special gear should be used, 

and specialcare taken. 

The Ministry of Health advisesusing 

Work SafeNew Zealand (WSNZ) 

certified asbestos removers to perform 

restrictedwork with asbestos. Thisis 

because asbestosfibres are arisk to 

healthwhen inhaled. 

Safe removal methods are wellknown 

to experienced specialist firms. 

Asbestoscontainingmaterialmay be 

found in: 

texturedceilingsand linings 

asbestos cement sheeting or cladding 

asbestosbacked floor covering. 

Before you beginany workinvolving 

asbestos material, use the following 

checklist. 

Clear the area and surroundingsof 

peopleand pets. Childrenand animals 

must be unable to enter the area. 

Clear the areaofany removable 

objects, including furniture. 

Line all other surfaces(i.e., floors, 

walls, fixtures) with polyethylenefilm 

fastened with strong adhesive tape. 

Place clear warning signs to keep 

people away. 

Fasten all windowsand doors if 

workinginside, and seal around them 

with tape. 

Turn off electricity. 

Coverelectrical circuits and closeair 

conditioning or ventilationsystems. 

Wear disposable overalls (with hood), 

gloves and shoe coverings to keepdust 

off your clothesand skin. 

Protectiveclothing and respiratory 

mask shouldbeworn at all times until all 

work has been completed and the areais 

fullycleaned up. 

Use aP1P2type dust respirator at all 

times. Get expertadvice on the correct 

type of respirator from afirm that sells 

safety equipment. 

Wettingthe area,using alowpressure 

sprayer, lowers dust levels but never 

use ahigh pressurejet. 

As part of good workpractice do not 

eat, drink or smokewhileworking with 

asbestos. 

Use heavyduty polyethylene bags 

specially designed for asbestos waste. 

You can buy these fromany asbestos 

removalcompany. Do not use ordinary 

rubbishbags. The bags should be marked 

‘‘contains asbestos waste’’. Do not allow 

waste to build up in the work areas. Bags 

should be only half filled because of the 

risk of tearing. 

Use avacuum cleanerfittedwith a 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) 

filter. 

Asbestos dust is adanger to health. To 

reduce dust levelsuse hand tools NOT 

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Do not sandthe surface of asbestoscement 

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Big Mikewith near on 30 years’ experience under the belt you 

start to think, where has all that time gone? From big brick 

mobiles bigger than ashoe box to radio telephones that had 

various interruption’s -Yes Ihave experienced alot inmytime 

in the industry. If you’re asuperannuant like me, it’s time to 

talk. Big Mike; Iwould love to share acoffee with you. 

021 272 0202 • mike.grant@raywhite.com 

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

Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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MANAGEMENT 

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OPEN HOME 

All Sold..ButNow One is 

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•Arare opportunity to 

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subdivision locatedin 

the growing township of 

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•Verynicely positioned 

maximisingviews to the 

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OffersOver$265,000 

12B Churchill Avenue 

ID: W730 

Desirable townhouse situatedinasoughtafterAllentonlocation. Well presented, sunnyaspect, two 

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bedrooms and aconservatory makethiswee beauty amustsee! 

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OffersOver$379,000 

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2 1 1 

UNDER OFFER 

UNDER OFFER 

JustWhatYou'reLooking 

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Three bedroom property 

with open plan living. 

Easy care section with garage 

pluscarport. 

Freshly painted, roughcast 

exterior and aluminium 

windows. 

An excellentfirsthome or 

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Enquiries Over $349,000 

3 1 2 

ID: M107 

First Home Or Develop? 

This property has real 

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Rakaia on acorner section. 

Real potential here forthe 

astuteinvestorordeveloper. 

Four bedrooms and cosy 

living. 

Such agreat opportunity! 


4 1 1 ID: R091 

15 Oak Grove 

ID:W729 

Situatedinaverydesirable Oak Grovelocation this substantial property has so much to offer. 

Boasting four bedrooms, office, formal dining,two living areas, beautiful conservatory and twobathrooms this 

exceptional home comes with everything afamily could ask forand more! The coveredand heatedswimming 

pool,tennis courts and games room arethe icing onthe cake! 

Three cargaraging (including carport), aprivate well and composting station,all on a1383m² private,secure 

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ID: ROL002 

On offer is this very spaciousfour bed brick home in the heart of the ever expanding town of Rolleston, within 

walking distance to all amenities. The property sits forwardofthe fully fenced sunnysection enjoying plenty of 

space out the back! The home offersverylarge open plan livingwith twolounges, doubleglazing,heatpump 

and gasheater, four spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage, walk in wardrobe and ensuitetothe master. 

Large double attached garage with workbenches. 

An added bonus is acovered entertaining area to the rear. 

Rollestonisonlya25km commutetoChristchurch. 

Enquiries Over $799,000 4 2 2 

Proud supporters of the HeartFoundation of NewZealand! We donate from everypropertysold! 

Manager 

Sales Consultant 

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0275 435 799 


Stephen Watson 

027 433 9695 


Manoj Rana 

022 453 1964 


Dannii May 

0210 281 3310 


Deborah Roberts 

0210 752 180


NEW LISTING 

2/361 BURNETT STREET 2 1 1 

CENTRAL CITY LIVING 

Freshly renovated! All the hard work has 

been done ready for anew owner to enjoy. 

2bdrms with wardrobes. Single garage with 

storage shed. Sunny, easy care courtyard & 

an allotment at the back. BEO $339,000 

All offers considered after Tuesday, 26 April 

2022 2pm. (unless sold prior) 

View 

By Appointment 

ljhooker.co.nz/HYK 

NEW LISTING 

3DAVIS CRESCENT 6 2 1 

LIVE IN ONE RENT THE OTHER 

•Six Bedrooms •Sunny North Facing Lounges 

•Separate Kitchen, Laundry &Toilets •Large 

Double Garage •Rented at $590p/w •1002m2 

Section with potential to subdivide (subject 

to survey) BEO $539,000 

All offers considered after Tuesday, 19 April 

2022 2pm. (unless sold prior) 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6ZHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

Agent 

Julie Srhoy 021 354 885 

33 CHALMERS AVENUE 3 2 2 

STYLISH MODERN HOME 

Spacious elegant kitchen, Sep. lounge, O/p 

dining/living, Double tiled ensuite & full 

bthrm, Indoor/outdoor flow to the private 

patio. Double int. garage with laundry.Set 

on a manicured low maintenance private 

section, this stylish home offers the lucky 

buyer comfortable easy living. BEO $639,000 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6RHYK 

114 THOMSON STREET 3 1 1 

CUTE AND COMPACT IN TINWALD 

3 bdrm home with easy care fully fenced 

section. Just ahop skip and jump to Tinwald 

School! O/p living allows for easy heating 

via h/pump. Bath +shower with extraction. 

Int. access single garage. Freshly painted 

roof, ready for its new owner. BEO $279,000 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6THYK 

Agent 


Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

21 CHURCH STREET 3 1 - 

DO THE MAHI GET THE TREATS 

This property comes with: 

•3bedrooms •1Bathroom with ashower 

and bathtub! • Separate toilet • Spacious 

and open plan kitchen and dining. • Back 

yard space, would make for great outdoor 

entertaining area! BEO $329,000 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6MHYK 

1946 ARNOLD VALLEY ROAD 

BUILD OR BANK THE LAND! 

These exceptionally private sections offer the 

ultimate lifestyle with the Moana township 

just astroll away. Situated approx 50 mins 

from Hokitika, Lake Brunner is amagnet for 

tourists &Christchurch residents. Everything 

is right at your doorstep. 2freehold titles left. 

Asking Price $259,000 +GST (if any) 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6GHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

51 MAYFIELD KLONDYKE ROAD 

PICTURESQUE VIEWS LIFESTYLE SECTION 

•1.31ha &1.26ha Bareland •Residential D•1 

min to Mayfield shops •26min to Ashburton 

Set back from the road with shared 

driveway, the spectacular property covers 2 

sections of flat land &positioned for the sun 

&Mountains. Opportunity to subdivide down 

to 4000m2 (subject to survey). PBN 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6PHYK 

Agent 


29 WAYMOUTH STREET 3 1 3 

FABULOUS FAIRTON FAMILY HOME 

Space galore with 3dble bdrm home in a 

friendly community, Fairton. • Modern o/p 

kitchen &dining •Double glazed •Choice of 

diesel fire or h/pump for heating •Spa pool 

•Internal access carport •2single adjoining 

garages with workbench •Plenty of off street 

parking for all the toys! BEO $449,000 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6EHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

35 WAYMOUTH STREET 1 1 - 

COLLAPSED SALE -GET IN QUICK! 

Set on a930m2 section with huge potential 

in Fairton location, with lots of options. 

Peaceful &private yet incredibly convenient. 

Fairton is asmall township approximately 6 

km from Ashburton. If you are looking for an 

opportunity add value this cute 1bedroom 

home is amust see. BEO $269,000 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6CHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

DO YOU WANT TO 

KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR 

PROPERTY IS WORTH? 

We can tell you with aFREE, 

no obligation market appraisal. 

For all your real estate needs, 

give us acall today, we want to 

help. 0800 554 274 

Robertson Real Estate Limited MERINZ Licensed Agents REAA 2008 

LJ Hooker Ashburton: When you know, you know | Phone 0800 554 274 | Visit it www.ashburton.ljhooker.co.nz 

Robertson Real Estate Limited MREINZ - Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 *Sources: Ashburton District Council, Property Guru, Vendor Report, Property Management Company

1/63 Short Street, Ashburton 

2 1 1 

1/19 Tancred Street, Ashburton 

2 1 1 

With Street frontage, positioned to capture all daysun this 

home is perfect forthose downsizing, retirees ,investor or 

first home buyers. 

Versatile living area with, modern kitchen with heaps of 

storage. Spacious living which leads to the Conservatory that 

overlooks the small garden. 

Fresh updated bathroom with all the essentials and two 

double bedrooms. 

Asingle garage completes the package. 

Viewing is essential. 

SetDate of Sale 

closing 27 April 2022, at 

4:00pm (unless sold prior) 

View 

Thursday4:30 -5:30pm 

ChrissyMilne 

027 290 6606 

You’ll feel safe and secure with caring people close at hand if 

you make the choice to become part of the St Stephen Close 

Retirement Village. The Right toOccupyisonly for the 65 

years plus &is designed tomake life easier inyour lateryears 

so you can enjoyretirement. Designed for future proofing extra 

wide doorways incase aneed forwheelchairs walkers mobility 

scooters into Entrance, Living, Bedroom &Bathroom.The wet 

floor bathrooms isagem, so easy to use &clean. Ithas access 

from the master bedroom and the hallway to the second 

bedroom. Twodouble bedrooms both with ample storage. 

ForSale 

Price onapplication 

View 

by appointment 

ChrissyMilne 

027 290 6606 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30252 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 


Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

36 Hakatere Drive, Ashburton 

2 1 0 

5GlasseyDrive, Ashburton 

4 2 2 

*New kitchen, new bathroom/laundry 

*2bedrooms 

*Heat pump, gas hotwater, new switchboard 

*Secure back yard for children and pets 

Spacious open plan living area and easy care, well fenced 

backyard with freehold title. 


Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008) 




View 


BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

Denise McPherson 

027 242 7677 

*Solid 1980 Split Level Brick home 

*Prime Desirable Allenton Location 

*4Bedrooms, 2Bathrooms 

*Modern Kitchen and Conservatory 

*Huge storage throughout 

*XLarge Carpeted Double internal Access Garage with Auto 

Doors 

*Fullyfenced 615sqm section 


Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA2008) 

ForSale 

Offers over$620,000 

View 


Armand vander Eik 

021 597 527 

12 Mc Nicol Crescent, Ashburton 

3 1 2 

360 Havelock Street, Ashburton 

3 2 2 

*3double bedrooms and Twoliving areas 

*Double glazed and summer hill stone exterior 

*Built to capture all daysun 

*Covered and sheltered new patio area 

*Space to park acaravan 

*Concrete block double garage with powered door 


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027 438 4250 


027 236 8627 

What more could you need? This property has been lovingly 

renovated to suit todays modern lifestyle. 

*3Bedrooms Plus Office &TwoBathrooms 

*New Carpet &Paint 

*Double Garage and new sealed driveway 


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View 

Thursday5:30 -6:00pm 

Armand vander Eik 

021 597 527 

Kim Miller 


027 236 8627 

Denise Russell 


027 432 9717 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 

Cheryl Fowler 


027 461 2614 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

ShirleyFitzgerald 


027 220 1528 



027 242 7677 

Armandvan der Eik 


021 597 527 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Mike Grant ncre 


021 272 0202 

Mark Totty 


021 664 113 



027 438 4250 

Carey VonLubke 

Property Manager 

027 697 6948 

Janene McDowell 

Property Manager 

027 287 3388 

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

rwashburton.co.nz 

36 McMillanStreet, Methven 03 303 3032

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CLASSIFIEDS 


PERSONAL 

INTRODUCING KATE 

Alone and Seeking Love. 

Acountry lady who is loving 

and down-to-earth. 

She has grown up on the 

land and enjoys the 

farming lifestyle. 

Kate has blonde hair and 

green eyes. She enjoys 

cooking, camping, fishing 

and spending her time 

with aspecial man. 

Call now for more details. 

Seniors welcome. 

0800-446-332. 

MEMORIAL SERVICES 

MEMORIAL FOR JIM SMALL 

Please join us for aMemorial to 

celebrate Jim (Frederick 

James) Small. Friday 29 April 

from 11am-2pm Celtic Rugby 

Clubrooms, 46 Keenan's Road, 

Ashburton. All welcome. 

TRADE &SERVICES 

ALTERATIONS; Sewing 

mending and trouser hemming, 

curtain alterations 

and curtain making. Call 

Michelle on 027 352 7248. 

BUILD work to do? Contact 

Kiwi Building and Maintenance 

Ltd. Alterations, 

Renovations, New builds 

and repairs. Qualified 

Tradesmen. Phone Cawte 

027 418 7955. 

BUILDER : Specialising in 

home renovations and 

repair work. We also do 

decks, fences and retaining, 

plastering and painting, 

gardening, landscaping 

and tree removal. Call 

Lindsay 027 230 0205 

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful 

equipment and fast drying. 

Upholstery, mats and rugs. 

Experienced owner/operator. 

Phone John Cameron 

at Supersucker. 027 435 

1042. 

CARPET 2YOU -for all your 

flooring needs. Supplier 

and installer of carpet and 

vinyl, re-stretch and repair, 

carpet cleaning. Phone 

Mike Gill 027 491 4210. 

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning, 

servicing Ashburton and 

surrounding districts, $70 

per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on 03 324 2999 

and leave amessage. 

CHIMNEY Sweep - for a 

professional service call 

Dan McKerrow, Chimney 

Sweep and Repairs on 021 

118 7580. 

CHIMNEY Sweeping. 

Includes full firebox inspection 

and internal flue 

camera inspection. An 

inspection report can be 

issued on completion. Call 

Allan on 027 209 5026. 

COMPUTER Help - need 

personalised help with 

computer programs, 

backups? Trouble with your 

PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, 

Internet, printer or internet/ 

electronic stuff. Call Frank 

021 120 9292 

COMPUTER Problems? For 

prompt reliable computer 

servicing and laser engraving, 

contact Kelvin, KJB 

Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot 

Place, Ashburton. Phone 

308 8989. SuperGold discount 

card accepted. 

COMPUTER repairs, sales, 

training, setup wirelessnetworks, 

spyware 

cleanup. On-site day or 

evening. Low fees. Call 

Robin Johnstone, Networks 

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308 

1440 or 027 768 4058. 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

GARDENING, mowing, 

pruning, fertilising, projects 

or general spruce ups? Call 

Andrew at Spruce Gardens 

to get the job done right. 

027 765 2899 or 03 307 

1693. 

sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz 

LAWN Mowing. No job too 

small. Call Les Smith, From 

The Ground Up, for acompetitive 

quote. Ph 027 840 

0201 or 03 308 1500. 


Building Supplies 

Salesperson–Fulltime 

Mitre 10MEGA Ashburton has avacancy for 

someone to join their building supplies team. 

This is aFull Time Position (41.5 Hours) with a 

Tuesday–Saturdayroster. 

Duties will include: 

•Trade Customer service 

•PickingOrders 

•Point-of-sales operation 

•Merchandising 

Ideally the person will have the following 

attributes: 

•Administration skills 

•Building industryexperienceoraninterestin 

DIY 

•Excellentcommunication and people skills 

•Reliability 

•Ability toget aForklift licence (if you don’t 

already have one) 

•Beable to work in ateam environment 

•Excellentcustomer serviceskills 

This is a great opportunity for the right 

person to be part ofagreat team and make a 

contribution to agrowing business. Inreturn 

we offer job securityand excellentstaff buying 

privileges. 

Please email your C.V. and covering letter to: 

HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz 

Applications close on Tuesday 26th April 2022 


CONCRETE Services - 

Driveways, paths, patios, 

mowing edging. Decorative 

Concrete Specialist operating 

locally with 30 years 

experience. No job too big 

or small. Contactless service 

offered. Phone Paul 

021 152 1966. 

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication, 

farm equipment 

service and maintenance, 

WOF repairs, machining 

and welding. Odd jobs a 

speciality. Mobile workshop. 

Can Collect. Phone 

Malcolm 0274 754 241. 

FIRE Extinquisher sales and 

servicing. On farm/ 

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

boats/caravans etc. Phone 

Mack at Doors and More on 

027 396 0361. 

FLY control and spider 

proofing. For all your 

domestic and industrial 

pest control needs phone 

AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest 

Control on 03 308 8147 or 

027 432 5447 

FURNITURE Removals. For 

all your household removal 

needs - urban, rural, lifestyle, 

office relocations - 

call Nudges Furniture 

Removals, phone 027 224 

0609. 


2474776 

INTERIOR 

PLASTERING 

New orexisting, 

level 4finish, full skim 

plaster or repairs 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2450087 

LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs. 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

bifold door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call Nigel at 

Doors and More on 027 516 

7104. 

PAINTER for all your painting 

needs. No job too small, 

inside or outside. Professional, 

friendly service. 

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or 

027 200 1619. 

SUN Control Window Tinting: 

Privacy, UV, glare, heat 

control for homes, offices 

and cars. Phone Craig 

Rogers 307 6347, www. 

windowtinter.co.nz, member 

of Master Tinters NZ. 

TILING - For all your tiling 

requirements including kitchen 

splash backs, flooring 

etc. (Full water proofing) 

Call Kevin on 027 496 

8314. 

TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV 

block, glare, heat control, 

safety, security, privacy, 

frosting films, solar protective 

window films. Free 

quotes, 20 years local service. 

Phone 0800 368 468 

now, Bill Breukelaar, www. 

tintawindow.co.nz 

ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com 

2468875 


SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT 

Reporter–AshburtonCourier 

We arecurrently looking foraversatile reportertojoin our team at the 

AshburtonCourier.Allied Press Limited employs over 450 people on a 

permanentbasis across our 15 sites in the South Island. Weoperate across 

multiple media platforms (print, online,digital) delivering news, information 

and entertainmentthrough our various regional and citypublications including 

the AshburtonCourier,The Star (Christchurch) and the Otago Daily Times. 

Thesuccessful candidate will have: 

• Excellentwriting ability 

• Ahigh degreeofinitiative 

• The abilitytoworkautonomously,juggle multiple tasks and meet regular 

deadlines 

• Afull NZ driver’s licence 

• Photography, video and websiteskills aredesirable. 

• Relevantjournalism qualification (or equivalentexperience) would be a 

distinctadvantage 

What we offer 

• Agreatteam environmentand an opportunitytogrowyour 

journalism skills 

• Enjoybeing partofasmall,dedicatedteam. 

• Employeewellbeing benefits including medical insuranceand EAP 

Acopyofthe full position description can be found at 

alliedpress.co.nz/employment. 

If youthink this role is foryou,please apply to: 

Daniel Tobin (Editor) daniel.tobin@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

with your covering letter and CV, 

or post to 199 Burnett Street,Ashburton, 7700. 

FIREWOOD 

FIREWOOD 

OFFCUTS 

$140 per cord 

GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$120 per cord 

SCREENED 

SLABWOOD 

$150 per cord 

3CORD GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$350 per cord 

C.O.D. in town 

Adams Sawmill 

Malcolm McDowell Rd 

Phone 

308-3595 

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 

QualityEuropean 

Vehicle Servicing 

•Advanced 

Diagnostics 

•Experienced 

Technicians 

2459956 

OLD Man Pine. Very dry, well 

split. $400. 4m 3 trailer, 

delivered Ashburton to 

Hinds. Ph 027 444 4521. 

POULTRY 

MUSCOVY Adult Ducks- 

Pied and White, Peking 

Bantum chickens and Buff 

turkeys. Hinds area and 

Ashburton enquiries. 

Please phone Heather 027 

244 1102. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

We are seeking amechanically minded person to join our team. 

This position would suit someone who is: 

Motivated &Hardworking. 

Has the ability to think logically &problem solve. 

Physically Fit. 

Welding &Mechanical skills are an advantage. 

In return awork vehicle and work phone can be available for the 

successful candidate. 

SITUATIONS WANTED 

EXPERIENCED Housekeeper, 

Carer, full or parttime. 

Mature lady available 

for personal cares, cooking, 

cleaning. Highly recommended. 

Please contact 

Christine on 027 218 0668. 

WORK Wanted: Domestic 

house cleaner, available 

weekdays, reliable and 

honest. Also available for 

Pet walking/sitting, motel 

cleaning. Anything considered. 

Please phone 

Karriane 021 0242 2165. 

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 

•Collection/Delivery 

‘Free of Charge’ 

in Ashburton 

Bruce McIlroy Limited 

309MethvenHighway, Ashburton7776 

Tel: 03 3087282•E:bruce.mcilroy@xtra.co.nz 

MTAAPPROVED 

Call us for a 

FREE 

QUOTE 

Email your cover letter and C.V to: 

martyn@dairyplatforms.nz 

www.dairyplatformscanterbury.com 

2457013 

Customer Service 

MaintenancePerson 

Areyou looking forchange? 

2472608 

We have afull time permanent position available 

within our small selectteam. 

We are alocally owned company that has been 

servicing Mid Canterbury and the wider area for 

20 Years. 

The susccessful applicant would need to be 

preferablybut not necessarily 

• Mechanically minded 

• Reliable 

• Service driven 

• Ateam player 

If youhaveagoodsense of humour,enjoya 

varietyofwork,and have aclean driver’s licence, 

thenplease send your cv to 

admin@ashburtonuhire.co.nz 

2475133




PROCESSGENERAL MANAGER 

Join our dynamic Senior Leadership Team based in 

Oamaru. Full-time, new position due to growth. 

Oversee production and plant activities. 

Duties include: 

•Day-to-day plant operations 

•Production scheduling &forecasting 

•Production engineering and systems 

•Staff recruitment, training and rostering 

•Maintaining food safety &QA 

•Subcontractor management 

•Procurement and stock management 

•Financial management 

•LEAN management 

Our ideal candidate will have: 

•Minimum 5years experience inmanufacturing 

•Preferably tertiary qualified 

•Experienced in leading and growing high 

performing teams 

•Excellent communication skills 

•Computer literate 

•The right topermanently work in New Zealand 

To apply today or see more information, go to 

www.whitestonecheese.com/pages/job-vacancies 

For further questions, please call Daisy on 

0800-892-433, or email hr@whitestonecheese.co.nz 



Interested in advancementinyour industry? 

Seed Processing 

Coordinator/Manager 

• Key Role with Westham Industries Ltd., 

Ashburton, MidCanterbury 

The Seed Processing Coordinator will be 

responsible for efficiently managing the 

complete seedcleaningprocess forWest Farms 

Ltdand Westham Industries client’sseeds to the 

required standards. 

Skills requiredfor the role: 

• SeedIndustryexperienceisnecessary 

• Production experience and process plant 

setting essential 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Abilitytocreate agood team environment 

• Exceptional time management 

• Effectiveproblem solver with strong mechanical 

skills 

• Excellent Customer ServiceSkills 

• Health andSafetyfocused 

• Good computer skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication 

skills 

An attractive remuneration package will be 

negotiatedwith the successful applicant. 

If youare interested in this role,thenpleaseemail 

an up-to-date copy of your CV and acover letter 

General ManagerJanine Lee 

janine@westgroup.nz or 

call Janine on 0276655429 foradditionaldetails. 

Full Jobdescription is available. 

CLASSIFIEDS 


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PROPERTIES FOR SALE PROPERTIES FOR SALE PROPERTIES FOR SALE 

Location &Style 

118 Cameron Street, Ashburton 

Now is the perfect time to snap up this modern 3bedroom plus study home. 

Set in acentral location on a554 m² back section, this sunny property 

is an entertainer’s delight and hosts large open plan kitchen, dining and 

living areas that lead effortlessly to the covered deck area and landscaped 

gardens. Only 2years young and constructed by 

Des Millar this home is to be sold by Deadline Sale –5pm, 26 April 2022 

2474949 

Further enquiries to joshtuki1@gmail.com orphone 020 428 0795 

Trade me listing #3541150195 

Deliverers Wanted! 

Need some extracash?? 

Whynot get fit earning it! 

Be partofadynamic team from areputable and 

well-respectedcompanyand deliver advertising 

material andnewspapers 

to local houses. 

Interested? 

We requirehonest,reliablepeople, 

aged11orover, 

in your area NOW! 

Forfurther details contact: 

deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 

Please include your name, 

address and contactdetails 

2475270 

MID CANTERBURY 

Realty 

Open Homes Tuesday, 19April 6-7pm 

Saturday,23April 6-7pm 

Private viewings by appointment 

Look out for 

your copy 

everyweek! 

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT 

Presbyterian SupportUSI –Two VacancyPositions 

Youth MentorMethven–FixedTerm Part Time,20hours perweek 

MethvenTePuawaitanga Charitable Trust &Presbyterian Support 

2473850 

Aprimaryfocus will be to supportyoung people within the community, through 

brief engagement and supporting referral connections. Itwill be important 

for the Youth Mentor to be approachable and accessible to the young people, 

through proactive involvement at lunch times and throughout the school day. 

It will be imperative for the Youth Mentor tobevisible at school events and to 

complete case note reporting requirements, inrelation to youth’s concerns or 

risks. The role offers stimulating and rewarding work,itprovides an opportunity 

to contributetostrengthening families and the community. 

www.seek.co.nz/job/56509553 Applications close 22 April at 5pm 

Family Works–Social Worker,Counsellor,Psychologist 

Permanent–32to40hours,negotiable 

TheFamilyWorksrole is focused on supporting children and their family /whanāu 

who arefacing complexchallenges.The aim is to enable positivestrategies and 

practicalsupportfor childrenand parents, whowill benefit from strengths-based 

intervention; to improve their well-being and contribute tolong term positive 

outcomes.This role will require collaborative and/or partnered responses into 

facilitate good outcomes with our clients: while working in the community or 

based at our Ashburtonoffice. 

www.seek.co.nz/jobs/56589430 Applications close 28 April at 5pm 

At Presbyterian Support we offer a safe and supportive working team 

environment. The role offers stimulating, challenging, rewarding work, an 

opportunity tocontribute tostrengthening families and the community. We 

wish to appointpeople who hold relevantprofessional qualifications. 

Please apply throughSEEK -The Job description is available on the PSUSI 

website https://www.familyworksuppersouth.org.nz/administration-2021- 

ashburton orconfidential enquiries welcomed by emailing Suz Hutchinson at 

susanh@psusi.org.nz (PleasenotePSUSI willbereviewing applications as they 

come in and mayplace prior to the closing date). Thank you. 

2474739

CLASSIFIEDS 


HEALTH &BEAUTY 

HEALTH Coach - Trained 

dietitian, BSc Human 

Nutrition. 20 years experience. 

Restore your health, 

reduce medications, raise 

energy, heal your digestion, 

release excess fat. Phone 

Katie Charlton, 020 4013 

7988 or email 

katie@pecknutrition.com 

MENTAL Health Wellness. "I 

promise to listen, care and 

believe in you" Phone Pete 

on 027 280 0889. Dip 

Social Work, Dip Life 

Coaching. 30 years Tradie 

business experience. Member: 

A.N.Z. Coaching 

Alliance. www.peteyoung. 

co.nz 

FOR LEASE 

RENT ME! 

Ideal as an extra 

bedroomoroffice. 

Fully insulatedand 

double glazed forwarmth. 

Threeconvenientsizes: 

Standard3.6m x2.4m, 

Large 4.2m x2.4m 

Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m. 

Visit our displaycabin 

418WestStreet or callfor a 

freebrochure. 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

2472174 

0800 58 78 22 

STORAGE available, Ashburton. 

Self storage, variety 

of sizes. Phone Rainbow 

Storage 03 307 0401 or 

phone/text 021 554 570 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

SELL 

LPG REFILLS 

9kg cylinders 

$28.50 

Anysizecylinder filled 

17 Grey St,Ashburton 

Phone 307 2707 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

WANTED TO BUY 

HOME SERVICES 

2470268 

2468593 

ASHBURTON Scrap Metal 

Recyclers buy heavy metal 

etc. Free light-grade metal 

in-yard dumping 9am-5pm 

weekdays &9.30-11.30am 

Saturdays. 117 Alford Forest 

Rd, (behind 

PlaceMakers). Phone 03 

308 8033 or 027 249 6625. 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 

2474302 


MEETINGS 

PUBLIC NOTICE 


AFTER HOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal 

hours please phone your general practiceteam, 

24/7, to speak with ahealth professional who 

will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor 

wheretogoifyou need urgentcare. 

If youdon’t have aregular general practice, 

call any GPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephone health advice. 

All non-residents and visa holders please bring your 

passporttoyour surgeryappointment. 

New Zealanders to bring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex, 

East Street will be open on ... 

Saturday from 9am until 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until 1pm 

Public holidays from 10am until 1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open: 

MondaytoFriday, 9am until 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice 

Phone the Healthline on 0800 611 116 

Brought 

toyouby 

CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755 

MEETINGS 

TheAnnual General Meeting 

of the Mid-Canterbury Four Wheel 

DriveClubInc.will be heldon 

Thursday 28 April2022, 

afterthe monthly generalmeeting at the 

TinwaldDomain Clubrooms. 

Business includes minutes,matters,election 

of offices,finances,trophyawards, 

Clubconstitution review,Clubrulesreview 

andgeneralbusiness. 

John Ramsay,Acting Secretary. 

ASHBURTON Aviation 

Museum AGM, 7pm on 12 

May 2022 at the Aviation 

Museum. 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

ASHBURTON RETURNED SERVICES ASSOC (Inc) 

ANZAC DAYAPRIL 25th 2022 

COMMEMORATION 

SERVICES 

Thefollowing services have been arranged and 

all citizens of the AshburtonCounty are 

invited to attend. 

6.30am DAWN SERVICE 

Dawn Serviceatthe 

Cenotaph Baring SquareWest. 

Speaker Major Cezarne Rogers and 

PresidentAshburtonRSA Merv Brenton 

WREATHS 

If your group normally supply a 

Wreath forthe Civic Service, please deliver to 

LintonLounge at the RSA between 1pm &4pm 

Sunday24th [Named]. Thecadets will be laying 

all wreaths. Ifnot youcan layyour wreath at your 

ownconvenienceafter the 

Civic Serviceiscompleted. 

11.00am CIVIC SERVICE & 

WREATH LAYING 

Cenotaph Baring SquareWest 

Guest Speakers: MayorNeil Brown 

AshburtonCollege Head Students Jack Brown 

and Jorja Roulston 

PresidentAshburtonRSA Merv Brenton 

2475485 

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 

Mayfield A&P Association 

Gift Lamb competition 

With Covid in the communitywhich sawthe cancellation of our 2022 A&P show 

we were stillabletorun our Gift Lambcompetition which sawagreat turnoutof 

44 entries. 

Iwould like to takethe opportunitytothank all our entrants andtothe guys that 

collected the lambs from around the district and the Judges. A special thank you 

to Ross and Tim Penno for donating 3 lambs, Ian and Jill Ludeman for donating 

2lambsand Andy &Sonya Spencer foradonation. Also athank youtoMayfield 

Transportfor carting the lambs and to Silver Fernsfor the processing. 

There were two categories that were judged. 1.“On the Hoof” and 2.“On the 

Hook”. Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control the second 

category ofindividual weights were unable to be done, however the winners 

from on the Hoof areasbelow: 

1st CraigClucas 2nd PatStack 3rdIan Ludeman 4th BarryDaly 

Congratulations to youall. 

Eric Duff 

Weightaverages below. Theaverage $/head was$163. 

Grade Stock Meat kg Average 

Received 

kg /Head 

Lamb 

Y 22.0 390.2 17.7 

P 11.0 231.7 21.1 

T 4.0 83.4 20.9 

F 4.0 103.4 25.9 

C 2.0 47.9 24.0 

Total 43.0 856.6 19.9 

2022 Mayfield A&P Gift Lamb Entrants 

Tag Tag 

Mike Salvenson 57 TomCorbett 99 

Ross &Tim Penno 56 Mike Carr 98 

Ross &Tim Penno 55 James Carr 97 

Ross &Tim Penno 54 Duncan King 96 

Hamish Gallagher 53 Alister McDowell 95 

Mr Jaine 51 Fraser Tasker 93 

Kev Taylor 74 Eric Duff 78 

Julia Yeatman 75 David King 77 

PatStack 73 DReith 79 

BDaly 72 PRHarper 76 

MBush 71 Wairuna Farm 84 

NCarr 70 Akanui Farm 83 

AMorrison 69 JohnnyBell No Tag 

ILudeman 68 Dave Neeson 90 

JLudeman 67 WindermereFarm 88 

BGallagher 66 Ian Lowe 87 

Inverery Station 64 Vern Thomas 86 

Mt Somers Station 63 Andrew Letham 85 

Gawler Downs 61 Doug Reith 89 

Surry Hills 60 James Wright 92 

Dave Greenslade 59 Fraser McKenzie 91 

John Clemens 58 Craig Clucas 100 

Mayfield A&PAssociation 

On Farm Heifer Competition 

Thecommittee wouldlike again to thank thecompanies andpeople fortheir 

sponsorship.Wewould also like to thank Hayley Dampney andJon Dampney 

and Suzyking fortheir time organising and running theday. 

Results 

Class 1Owner R1 Heifers 

1st GrantEarly 

2nd Fraser Hutchinson 

3rd SteveSchmack 

Class 2Owner R2 Heifers 

1st Mark McDonald 

2nd Fraser Tasker 

3rd BenWoodhouse 

Class 3Grazier R1 Heifers 

1st Mike Rigarslford 

2nd Alan Broomhall 

3rd Dave King 

FRUIT &PRODUCE 

FRESH Potatoes; Nadine 

and Agria $2.per kg. 

Peastraw; $5.per bale or 

$6.per bale delivered. 

Phone 03 308 3195 or 027 

531 9103; 81 Elizabeth 

Street, Ashburton. 

LIVESTOCK 

HORSE Paddock available. 

Approximately 1acre, 1km 

from town boundary. Ph 

027 449 1871. 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

Class 4Grazier R2 Heifers 

1st Dave King 

2nd Alan Broomhall 

3rd James Murdoch 

Overall Winner 

Alan Broomhall 

Spot Prizes 

BenWoodhouse -Most even line 

Bert Oliver-Beef Line 

PEASTRAW $5. abale, Linseed 

straw $4. a bale, 

sheep manure $8. a bag. 

Medium square bales also 

available. Call Ian 

027-286-3697 or Dave 

027-6011-426. A Hinds 

Lions project. 

PEASTRAW Ashburton College 

Cricket Club are selling 

small bales, $6.per bale 

delivered. Please phone/ 

text Brent on 027 441 2466. 

Apr24: 


TRAVEL 

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2475304 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Thur 14th 

11.15 TheLastBus 

2.45 TheLastBus 

3.30 Sonic 2 

4.15 Dog 

5.45 Ambulance 

6.00 TheDuke 

7.50 FantasticBeasts 3 

8.10 TheLost City 

Fri15th, Sat16th, 

Sun 17th &Mon 18th 

10.00 TheBad Guys 

10.00 Sonic 2 

11.45 TheDuke 



2.10 TheLast Bus 

3.20 Sonic 2 


5.45 Dog 

6.20 Morbius 



Tues 19th &Wed 20th 


10.00 Sonic 2 

11.45 TheDuke 



2.10 TheLast Bus 

3.20 Sonic 2 

3.50 Fantastic Beasts 3 

5.30 Ambulance 

6.20 Morbius 

8.00 Fantastic Beasts 3 


NO COMPS 

Ambulance, BadGuys, 

Fantastic Beasts3, 

TheLast Bus, TheLost City 

RANGITATA 

DIVERSION RACE 

CLOSED FOR 

MAINTENANCE 

From: 

Monday25April - 

Tuesday17May 


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TheRangitata 

Diversion Race will 

be shut down for 

maintenanceover 

this period and will 

thereforebeclosed 

forany recreational 

use. Maintenance 

will occur throughout 

the length of the 

Race and the public is 

advised to keep clear 

of anyworks fortheir 

ownsafety. 

Forfurther 

information 

please contact: 

Kees Beentjes: 

027 578 8763 

Kees Beentjes 

ENGINEERING 

MANAGER 

TRAVEL 

OUT&ABOUT 

–Castle Tour at Riverstone 

Jun 11-15: –StewartIsland 

June 26: 

–SundayDrive(mysterytrip) 

Forbookings phone 

03 308 0224 l 027 265 6883 

2473457 

HOSPICE Mid-Canterbury. 

Dealing with alife limiting 

illness? Contact us to see 

how we can support you. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 

8387 

2472469

HAY FEEDERS 

Benefits of our feeders 

• Various sizes and types available 

• Safe feeding while eliminating as much wasted hay as possible 

• Longevity of the feeder maximised 

• Competitive prices 

• Deer and sheep feeders also available 

Double squarefeeders 

Cradle Feeders 

RoundFeeders 

SquareFeeders 

34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,Ashburton. Phone 308 6509 

www.palmeragriparts.co.nz 

Rectangle High Side Feeders 

Makita 18V LXTBL 

Makita 18V LXTBrushless Makita 18V LXTBrushless 

Brushless 3pce Job SiteKit 3pce Job SiteKit 

6pce Job Sit Kit 

SPECIAL PRICE 

SPECIAL PRICE 

SPECIAL PRICE 

$ 

1388 .00 $ 

1290 .00 

Makita Cordless 19V 

LED TowerLight 

SPECIAL PRICE 

$ 

1887 .00 

$ 

569 .00 

Makita 20L Cordless 

Cooler/Warmer 

SPECIAL PRICE 

$ 

959 .00 Hikoki 18V/36V 

Combo Kit 

SPECIAL PRICE 

$ 

799 .00 Hikoki Custom Combo 

WR18DBDL2 

SPECIAL PRICE 

Hikoki WorksiteTable Saw 

KC362DAGKZ 

Hikoki 36V 

BL Combo Kit 

DV36DAWH36DA 

SPECIAL PRICE 

999 

$ 

469 .00 250mm incl Stand and Wheels 

SPECIAL PRICE 

$ 

1049 .00 

Hikoki 36V 1/2 DR 

ImpactWrenchKit 

SPECIAL PRICE 

$ 

999 .00 

34 Robinson Street,Riverside Industrial Park,Ashburton. Phone 308 6509 

2450367

QUALITY USED VEHICLES 

WARRANTIESAA APPRAISEDFINANCEBIGGEST YARDBEST SELECTIONTRADE-INS 

2012 SUZUKI 

SWIFT 

• 1200cc, petrol 

• Auto 

• Cam chain 

• Autostop 

• 60,114kms 

3½ stars 

2016 NISSAN 

TIIDA 


• Auto 

• 4door 

• Cam chain 

• 34,000kms 

5 stars 

2017 TOYOTA 

YARIS 


• Auto 

• NZnew 

• Cruisecontrol 

• 42,500kms 

SPECIAL 

SAVE 

$1000 

$10,995 $9,995 

Clean 

carrebate 

$872.41 

$10,995 

NISSAN 

2012 NISSAN NOTE, 1200cc, hatchback,ABS, cam chain, 69,000kms ........................SOLD 

2016 NISSAN TIIDALATIO, 1200cc, auto, cam chain, 34,000kms........................... $10,995 

2016 NISSAN NOTE, 1200cc, auto, cam chain, ABS, 40,000kms .............................. $11,995 

2008 NISSAN X-TRAIL25X, 2500cc,auto, 4WD,ABS,cam chain, 110,000kms.. $12,995 

2012 NISSAN LATIO 1.2G, 1200cc, auto, ABS, camchain, 57,558kms .................. $10,995 

2009 NISSAN X-TRAIL20X, 2000cc, 4WD, auto, reverse camera, 71,000kms..... $12,995 

2008 NISSAN NOTE, 1500cc, auto, 88,000kms..................................................................$5,995 

2013 NISSAN SYLPHY, 1800cc, 4door sedan, auto, ABS, air con, 48,000kms........... SOLD 

MAZDA 

2010 MAZDAPREMACY, 2000cc, 7seats,auto, timing chain, 126,000kms............$9,995 

2013 MAZDADEMIO, 1300cc, cam chain, autostop, auto, 36,000kms........................SOLD 

SUBARU 

2012 SUBARUIMPREZA, 2000cc, auto, ABS,cruisecontrol,53,195kms......................SOLD 

2012 SUBARULEGACY 2.5iB, 2500cc, auto, AWD, wagon, ABS, 95,000kms........ $11,995 

SUZUKI 

2015 SUZUKI SWIFTXG-DGE, 1200cc, auto, ABS,cam chain, 61,000kms ...........$11,995 

2012 SUZUKI SWIFTXG, 1200cc, auto, ABS,cam chain, 60,114kms ........................ $9,995 

MITSUBISHI 

2001 MITSUBISHI DION, 1500cc, ABS, 7seats,hatchback, auto, air con................$4,995 

2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, 1200cc, auto, ABS, cam chain, 79,152kms ............... $10,995 

TOYOTA 

2013 TOYOTA SPADE, 1500cc, ABS, air con, cam chain, 53,100 kms....................... $10,995 

2008 TOYOTA MARK X, 2400cc, 7seater, ABS, air con, S/W,89,000kms....................$9,995 

2008 TOYOTA BLADE MASTERS, 3000cc, auto, 6air bags,bodykit,82,000kms $11,995 

2005 TOYOTA RAV4, 2400cc, 4X4, auto, alloys,ABS ....................................................... $12,995 

2017 TOYOTA YARIS, 1300cc, auto, NZ new,cruisecontrol,42,500kms ................. $13,995 

2004 TOYOTA ECHO, 5door, auto, 105,000kms..................................................................$3,995 

2005 TOYOTA ALLION, 1800cc, auto, sedan, 75,000kms.................................................$7,995 

2 stars 

2010 HONDA 

INSIGHT G 

• 1300cc, alternative 

• Auto 

• 5door 

• Cam chain 

• 35,783kms 

3½ stars 

$13,995 

$9,995 

HONDA 

2008 HONDA FITRS, 1500cc, auto,hatchback,alloys,53,000 kms......................... $10,995 

2010 HONDA INSIGHT G,1300cc, alternative, auto, 5door, cam chain .................. $9,995 

KIA 

2006 KIA CERATO, 2000cc, auto, 2wheel drive, one owner,74,461kms......................$7,995 

COMING SOON 

2013 TOYOTA AQUA, 1500cc, auto 

2013 NISSAN LATIO, 4door, auto, 41,000kms 

QUALIFIES FOR CLEAN CARREBATE 

 

3081396 

AUTOSLTD 

&RENTALS 

470 West Street, Ashburton 

A/H Keith Drummond 0274 367 646 

www.atob.co.nz 

ENQUIRE NOW 

-about our range of rental vehicles 

Family,Sports, School or Social Trips 

We have 8, 10 &12seaterminivans available.Cars and 3trucks forsmall or big 

loads also available. 

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