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oat milk! 

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Cultural focus 

at A&P Show 

DANIEL.TOBIN 

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

Ayoung Ashburton 

entrepreneur plans to take on 

the dairy industry producing 

his own brand of chocolate 

flavoured oat milk. 

Daniel Williams, 19, has 

launched Vegifareanoat 

based chocolate drink he 

hopes will not only appeal to 

vegans but dairy drinkers will 

switch over to the benefits of 

oats. 

‘‘We have designed the 

producttomake it taste like 

dairy, and it does tastelike 

dairy, you can’t tell it’s oat 

milk,’’ Danielsaid. 

The health benefits over 

alternative milk options is 

anotherselling point.‘‘Our 

productislow in fat, carbs and 

sugar, highindietaryfibres 

compared to othermilk 

Daniel Williams with oneof the first bottlesofchocolate oatmilk off the production line. 

options,itisNew Zealand 

made with almost all natural 

ingredients,’’ he said. 

Danielcame up withthe 

idea for an oat basedchocolate 

milk whenhetrialled avegan 

lifestyle two yearsago. 

‘‘I attempted to go veganfor 

health and sport reasons, at 

the time Ihad acar grooming 

businesssoIwas on the road 

all the time, and therewas no 

chocolate milk alternatives to 

dairy milk.’’ 

His entrepreneurial eye saw 

agap in the market he could 

fill, and after alot of research 

and finding shareholders to 

help fundthe venture, Daniel 

launched Vegifare. 

The first batchrolledoff the 

production line last month in 

Auckland. 

Auckland is currently the 

only place with a 

manufacturer who can both 

produce and bottleoat milk. 

Daniel’s goal is to set up a 

production facility in Mid 

Canterbury. 

‘‘The key is to get good 

traction over six monthsthen 

we can make our own facilities 

here.’’ Apartfrom 

manufacturing, everything 

else is done in Ashburton 

includingstorage and label 

printing. 

The oats are from Otagobased 

Harraways, and Daniel 

attempted to develop the 

recipe himself. 

‘‘I worked on it for three 

months until it got to atricky 

part, so Iended up hiring a 

food scientist in Auckland.’’ 

The milk is ultraheat 

treated at 142.5 degrees 

preserving it without adding 

preservatives. 

‘‘Almost everything is natural 

in it, no added oils, oils can be 

common in oat milk, I’m just 

trying to make it as healthy as 

possible.’’ 

Daniel, who went to 

Ashburton College, may be 

young but he has plenty of 

experience running abusiness, 

starting when he was 12 years 

old grooming cars, then he set 

up amotorbike shop from 

home, distributing motorcycles 

for an Australian company. 

He thrives on the challenge 

of creating asuccessful 

product ‘‘I'm just obsessed with 

it,’’ he said. The plan for his 

latest venture is to start selling 

in Ashburton and 

Christchurch, then to Auckland 

and Wellington. 

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Group presents water plan 

Ashburton mayor Neil Brownhas 

joined mayors and chief executives 

representing the32 member councils 

of Communities 4Local Democracy 

He hapori mō te Manapori (C4LD) in 

Wellington to present politicians 

with aplan for three watersreform 

that could gainwide support. 

The mayors presented their 

10point plantothe Minister for 

Local Government Nanaia Mahuta 

and Department of Internal Affairs 

officials, as well asGreen Partyco 

Leaders MaramaDavidson and 

James Shaw, andGreenMPEugenie 

Sage. 

Thegroup hadalreadypresented 

its models to National Party and 

ACT. 

Mr Brownsaid people in the 

Ashburton district had given aclear 

message they were notinsupport of 

government’s reformmodel and 

wanted the process stopped. 

“We’ve spent alot of money over 

the years to make sure ourthree 

watersinfrastructureismaintained 

toahighstandard.Thiscouncilhas 

alongheldpolicytorenew pipes 

and other infrastructure before 

theybreak, and to plan aheadfor 

growth. 

‘‘In thepast18months we’ve 

replaced the wastewaterpipes 

under theAshburton Riverthat 

leadtoour treatmentfacility at 

NEW 

RELEASE 

Ashburton mayor Neil Brown 

Wilkins Road, andput in newsewer 

lines from BridgeStreet thatwill 

capturethe hundreds of newhomes 

to bebuilt that areainthe near 

future.” 

Ongoingupgradestodrinking 

water,including newmembrane 

treatmentplants approved for 

Methvenand Mt Somers,and 

highlighted thecouncil's 

commitment to delivering quality 

services to the community. 

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IDEALS ARE LIKE STARS ... by Angela Walker 

Ideals AreLike Stars is the remarkable true storyofYvetteWilliams,atrailblazing 

young athletewho defied the odds to wingold in the long jump at the Helsinki 

Olympics in 1952. Thefirst New Zealand woman to win an Olympic gold medal,a 

feat not repeatedfor fortyyears. 

Well-known forher rigorous training,down-to-earth natureand sense of humour, 

Yvettewas the epitome of the Kiwi sporting hero-humble,hardworking and 

dedicated -who wonthe hearts of the nation. To this day 

she is regarded as anationaltreasureand her storyis 

destined to inspiremanyyoung Kiwi athletes to followin 

her wake. 

Author Angela Walker has written aremarkably intimate 

narrativeaccountofthe lifeofone of our nation’s 

finest athletes.This is along overdue celebration of an 

extraordinarysporting lifeand a 

highly engaging chronicle of a 

young woman’s quest forexcellence. 

He saidwhile othercouncils 

needed assistance with three 

waters services, the currentmodel 

proposed by government was notfit 

forpurpose andhehoped ministers 

wouldlistencarefullytofeedback. 

“Weall want safe drinkingwater 

andsoweare keen to work with 

government on asolution that 

worksfor everyone. We mustkeep 

the twoway discussion going.” 

Manawatu District mayor andC4LD 

chair Helen Worboyssaid thatthe 

group is keen to workwith all parties 

to ensure any reforms have the broad 

base of support neededfor major 

longterm infrastructure investment. 

“The proposals we’ve broughttothe 

table enable the Government to 

deliver on all its aims, create 

opportunitiesfor strong andlasting 

partnerships and deliver safe, 

sustainable and affordable water 

services forall New Zealand,” she 

said. 

“They enable us build on existing 

partnerships and forge new 

relationships with Mana Whenua at a 

local level that consider codesign 

and partnership arrangements to 

acknowledge and enable TeTiriti 

based pathways at alocal and 

regional level. 

“They also provide forthe 

continuation of local influence and 

community propertyrights.’’ 

Margaret grateful for support 

DANIEL.TOBIN 

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MargaretRitchie, 85, had ascare 

recently when she was involved in a 

car accident andshe wanted to pass 

on her thanks to the locals who came 

to her assistance. 

In December last year Margaret 

was waiting at ared light on West 

Street when acar rear ended her. 

‘‘A silly old sod came rip roaring 

through and belted my car and Iwent 

flying, the whole back of thecar was 

pushed in. 

‘‘I got outofthe car andIsaid to him 

‘you hitmeyou silly old bugger!’ that 

wasn't very lady likewas it?’’ she said. 

After pulling over to the side of the 

road, thedriver and his wife swapped 

insurance details with Margaret, 

before saying they were in ahurry to 

get to Christchurch, leaving Margaret 

standing next to herdamaged car. 

Luckily two menand alady with 

her daughter came to help. 

‘‘The daughter got me acup of tea, 

which was lovely. IsaidIdon't have 

anychange, butshe said don't you 

worry.’’ 

Apoliceman from Timaru also 

stopped and was curioustoknow 

where the people who had caused the 

crash hadgone. 

‘‘I said they hadgone to 

Christchurch, Iwas crying, Idon't 

mind admitting Iwas crying, it gave 

me ahell of afright,’’ Margaret said. 

One of the menwho helped, drove 

Margaret home. 

‘‘I just wantedtosay thank you, 

we’ve got tolet Ashburton know there 

arestill somewonderful people 

around,’’ Margaret said. 

Margaret, an ex nurse andfarmer is 

stillactive in the community, 

volunteering for the RSA, Grey Power 

andSenior Citizens. 

She hasspent months recovering 

from the accident, with injuries to her 

shoulders, hands, legs and back. 

‘‘ Iamrecovering but Istill can’t do 

my line dancing!’’ shesaid laughing. 

Another thing putting asmile on 

Margaret Ritchie 

her face is thereturn of her son, who 

lives in Australia, back home to see 

mum for thefirst time in seven years. 

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Ashburton Courier, April 21, 2022 

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Wheels Week spectacle ready to roll 

BY MICK JENSEN 

Events on this year’s Wheels Week 

programmeare on thestarting line and 

ready to roll. 

The annual wheels spectacle runs 

from April 30 until May 15 and Greg 

Donaldson Contracting is once again the 

namingsponsor. 

The 2022 event is scaled back alittle bit 

because of covidbut will feature thrills, 

spills and wheelrelated action 

appealing to all ages. 

Wheels Week committee member 

PeterJacob saidwork on the programme 

of events had started in December. 

There had been arealchance Wheels 

Week might not have gone ahead 

because of covid, as was the case in 2020, 

but it had come together and there was 

excitement in theair with therelease of 

theofficial programme. 

Some events, like the swap meet in 

Tinwald and Ashburton Mountain Bike 

Club’s 6hour race had been cancelled a 

number of months ago because of covid 

uncertainty, he said. 

‘‘We are pleased with the programme 

we’ve be able to put together and I’m 

sure the events will provide aliftfor the 

community.’’ 

Mr Jacob said he expected the 

Ashburton Plains Classic Car run tobe 

bigger than usual, simplybecause there 

had been few similar events for anumber 

of months. 

He saidsome events, like the 

wheelchairbasketball, which featured a 

travelling team of wheelchairbound 

Atractor pull event at Mayfield is new to this year’s Wheels Week programme. 

athletes from Christchurch, were 

dependent on how covid played out in 

the community. 

Theopening weekend will start with 

the roar of speedway.The Ashburton 

Speedway track near theairport will 

host two days of racing that will include 

some NewZealand title races. 

May 1willfeature theAshburton 

Plains Classic Car run, AshburtonCar 

Club’s motokhana and the Ashburton 

Motorcycle Club TT. 

Theworldclass Ashburton Aviation 

Museum will be open from 1pm until 4pm 

and again on May 8and 14 at the same 

times. 

Thesecond weekendofaction 

includesthe popular Ashburton Car 

Club’s street sprints, which start on 

Saturday and conclude with the top 32 

racing in the final on Sunday. 

There is amotorcycle show andshine 

eventonatthe Ashburton RSAonMay 7 

andthe Plains Museum andhistorical 

complex is open thesameday, with the 

K88 train offeringrides. 

TheSusie Morrison andGrant Gordon 

Memorial Trial will run in the evening on 

May11. 

The final weekend of actionincludes 

Donn McLaren in his Mazda Escort in 

action at last year’s street sprints. 

an Ashburton Motorcycle Club ride and a 

family fun bike ride along theLake Hood 

Track sponsoredbyMcKay and 

Donaldson. 

Anew event this year is atractorpull 

at Mayfield Domain, which is open to old, 

new, big, small and modified tractors. It 

runs overtwo days. 

Otherevents include wheelchair 

basketball at the Oxford Street Stadium 

(May 14), acoffeeand classic vehicle 

show in theRobert Harris car park, 

Ashburton Family Go Kart Club event 

and Mid Canterbury4X4 Club event (all 

May 15). 

Thefull programme of events can be 

found on thewheelsweek.co.nz website 

andonFacebook. 

Museum’s hangar plans progressing nicely 


Conceptplans havebeen tweaked 

and there’s already money inthe 

banktosupport AshburtonAviation 

Museum’s newhangar ambitions. 

Amuseum committee hasbeen 

formedtoguide and coordinate the 

1880m2 new hangarproject at 

Ashburton Airport. 

Thehangarwill houseaircraft and 

exhibitions,aswell as provide a 

functionarea, kitchen,toilets, 

reception and smoko room. 

The new addition willsit between 

the round hangar andasuper hangar 

builtand opened on the airport site 

in 2008. 

Ashburton Aviation Museum 

building committee chairman Owen 

Moore said the initial concept plans 

had been now beenrefined andafew 

alterations made. 

Thehangar was designed tobring 

themuseumcomplex togetherand to 

make it more welcoming. 

It was needed because thecurrent 

space was too tight andsomeaircraft 

could not be displayed in their full 

form. 

An exhibition space will enable 

themuseumtodisplay items 

currentlytucked away frompublic 

eyes.The displayboards can be 

wheeled out to enable functionsto 

takeplaceinthe space. 

“Weare keentohave more groups 

use thefacility formeetingsand 

funerals,for example, because that 

will enableustogeneratesome 

income,’’ MrMooresaid. 

The $1.5million project was 

moving forwardnicely and the focus 

now wasoncontinuing the 

fundraisingeffort. 

Abig fundraiser lined up wasthe 

Militariaand Aviation Extravaganza 

now scheduled to be heldover 

LabourWeekend (October 2223), he 

said. 

To datearound$150,000 has been 

raised,including$100,000 overthree 

years from Rogerand Isla Jones. 

Mr Moore said the museum wasa 

charityand all donations were tax 

deductible. 

Themuseum is aimingtocomplete 

the hangar projectby2024, which 

marks the museum’s 50thyear. 

Contact OwenMoore 

(owen@moorepark.net.nz) to 

support or find outmore about the 

hangarproject. 

Owen Moore casts his eyes over the 

redrawn concept plans for the new 

hangar at Ashburton Airport. 

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The AshburtonA&P Show will this 

year celebrate the diversity of those 

living and working in the district’s 

rural industry, new AshburtonA&P 

Association show president Victor 

Schikkersays. 

Mr Schikker hastaken overthe 

helm from immediatepastpresident 

PeterStewart, who hadthe ‘show 

with adifference’ last yeardue to 

covid restrictions. 

The showwentvery well with its 

mini events, butitdid impact on the 

association’sbottom line, Mr 

Schikkersaid. 

This year, all going well, the 

association and theshow committee 

will not have thesame issues of the 

past two yearsand areplanning on a 

full show on October 28 and29, with 

all thetrimmings. 

As president Mr Schikker has 

chosen thetheme ‘Multi Cultural 

Mid Canterbury’, whichisabreak 

from the mouldofatraditional A&P 

show and focuses on the people 

working in therural landscape. 

On farms around MidCanterbury 

there arepeoplefrom all around the 

world,hesaid. 

‘‘They arevital to the industry, 

farms couldn’t run withoutthem,’’ he 

said. 

Astock agent for the past 47 years, 

Mr Schikkerhas been privytoseeing 

many different cultures when out 

and aboutfor work. 

They werealsoinruralservicing 

Outdoor class 

Pupils from Hinds School recently engaged in outdoor 

learning as part of their Williams Pike Community 

Service Challenge. 

The challenge highlights benefits from community 

service and how volunteering improves ones health, 

wellbeing, problemsolving skills, and ability to work in 

ateam. 

The topic was healthy people and plant communities 

and their classroom was the Hinds Domain, alongside 

members of the Kanuka Mid Canterbury Regeneration 

Trust. 

They were joined by helpers David and Ruth Keeley, 

Barbara Taylor and Dean McConnell and given a 

generous donation of 30 native plants by Greenscene 

Propagation, of Willowby. 

It was the third planting at this site, which means the 

children are also getting to monitor the progress of their 

earlier endeavour, Kanuka Mid Canterbury 

Regeneration Trust’s Angela Cushnie said. 

It was another stage in the Hinds Reserve Restoration 

New Ashburton A&P Show president Victor Schikker. 

positions and many agriculture farm 

support and supply roles, including 

rural sales and processing. 

As part of theshow preparations 

he has been in contact withthe 

Hakatere Multi Cultural Council, 

and waskeentosee morenewcomers 

to the district getinvolved withthe 

showcommittee. 

Anyone interestedcan make 

contact through the association’s 

website or Facebook pages, he said. 

Mr Schikker himself is the son of 

immigrants. 

His parents the lateKeesand 

Mary, were the firstgeneration to 

live in New Zealand after arriving 

fromHolland,inthe Netherlands. 

They ownedasheep and beef farmat 

Mt Somers. The property is still in 

the family,although leased. 

Mr Schikkersenior even helped 

Victor, thenaged17,land his first 

job with the stock agency. 

He started working for Wrightson 

in theformer Bunnings building 

now Smith's City onWestStreet, in 

Ashburtonand since then has 

evolved throughmany company 

changes including the merger with 

Dalgety’s in 1986, and then Pyne 

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‘‘One of the things we talked about was building 

bridges between people and nature and what else Hinds 

School students can do as kaitiaki of their district. Going 

outdoors connects us with nature and is good for our 

health and wellbeing.’’ 

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Show of respect for personnel 

MarcCalzada andBrodyn 

Gabitesfound friendship, 

unity and leadershipskills 

after joining theAshburton 

Cadet Unit. 

The 17yearolds havebeen 

with theunitfor the pastfive 

years and havebothadvanced 

throughthe ranks to hold the 

title of staffsergeant. One of 

them will leadthe cadet unit 

in theAnzac Day dawn service 

ceremony at 6.30am.Itis 

consideredahugehonour. 

Cadets haveput in many 

hours trainingfor thedawn 

event, especiallycenotaph 

guard andflag guard rolesin 

the lead up to the day. 

It’s asolemn and 

ceremonious event where 

timedprecisionisimportant 

and trainingbecomessecond 

nature. 

Studying at Ashburton 

College, Marc and Brodyn 

joinedthe unit as Year 9 

studentscoming from 

different placesintheir lives. 

Marchad relocatedwith his 

family to Ashburtonfrom 

Aucklandand joined to meet 

others andexperience 

outdoor adventure. Brodyn 

sought similar adventure but 

alsofelt asense of duty. 

Now Year 13, the two look 

back ontheirtimewith 

fondnessatthe friendships 

they havemade, thesurvival 

skillstheyhavelearnedand 

the adventures theyhave 

taken part in.Ithas also been 

an honourtobeapart of a 

Marc Calzada, left, and Brodyn Gabites of Ashburton Cadet Unit. 

national body, which canopen 

careeropportunities. 

Theduo haveattended 

outdoor survivalcamps, 

carriedout bush craft 

training, visited defenceforce 

bases, flown on defence force 

aircraft including aNH90 

helicopter andinlatter years 

attended Junior NCOcourses 

to develop theirleadership 

andinterpersonalskills. 

They sayits beenanhonour 

to be apartofthe unit, 

especially at formal 

remembrance servicessuch as 

Anzac Day. 

‘‘I learnedalot aboutWorld 

War1(growing up),’’ Marc 

said. 

‘‘Anditreallyopened my 

mindtothe sacrifices that alot 

of peoplehad to make for us 

today ... the conditions and 

everything theyhad to go 

through.’’ 

‘‘FormeAnzac Day is about 

the sacrifices peoplemade 

and how despite those 

conditions people canshow 

through their humanity and 

work together,’’ he said. 

Brodynsays, ‘‘WhenIthink 

about Anzac Day Ithink about 

the sacrifices that occurred,and 

how so many sacrifices (and 

fatalities) since then have 

occurredlike in Afghanistan (as 

peacekeepers). 

Personnelfromthe New 

Zealand Defence Force have 

been used around theworld to 

help othersbuild their 

countries backup, he said. 

He had respectfor the armed 

forces andtheir crisis works 

includinghumanitarian efforts 

closertohome, including the 

aftermathofthe Christchurch 

earthquakesand in Mid 

Canterbury to help with 

flooding last year. 

They, along with hundreds of 

others will be on site, to 

rememberonAnzac Day. 

‘‘We willbeshowing respect 

for all thosewho have come 

before us and all thosestill in 

service,’’ Marc said. 

The unit, which celebrates its 

135th anniversary this year, is 

planningaformal, invitationonly 

dinner on July 2, and open 

day at the base for all past, 

presentcadets, leaders and 

supporters to attend onJuly 3. 

It is also an opportunity for 

new members aged Year 9and 

above to visit,although a 

recruitment drive will begin in 

Term Two. 

The unit, officially began on 

March 18, 1887, with the interest 

of 29 boys. It grew to 56 cadets 

once established underthe 

banner of Ashburton High 

School Cadets, which ran 

alongside the existing 

Ashburton Rifles and 

Ashburton Guards forces. 

ANZAC SERVICES 

Anzac Dayremembrance 

ceremonies inAshburton 

include the dawn service at 

6.30am and theCivicService, 

bothatthe Ashburton 

Cenotaph. 

There will be no cemetery 

serviceand fewer district 

services due tocovid. 

Ashburton RSA president 

Merv Brenton saidgroupsthat 

wouldnormally supplya 

wreath for the civicservice at 

11amare asked to deliver 

named wreathstothe Linton 

Loungeatthe RSA on Sunday, 

April 24 between 1pm and4pm. 

Thecadets will laying all 

wreaths. Alternatively groups 

can lay their own wreathsafter 

thecivic service is completed, 

he said. 

Groups willassemble around 

the cenotaph,ratherthanin 

paradeformation,being 

mindful of others, wearmasks 

and maintaining social 

distancing. 

There werealso going to be 

fewer servicesheld in the 

surrounding districts. 

TheHinds servicewill be at 

the community hall, held 

outsidefrom 10am, andthe 

Rakaia service at the 

communitycentrewhere 

people are to assemble from 

10am, service at 10.15am and a 

wreath layingservice will 

follow. 

An Anzac Day Servicewill 

also be held at the Ealing Hall, 

from 9.15am,followed by pot 

luckmorning tea. 

HoweverMethven, and 

Mayfieldand Districtshave 

cancelled theirservices.

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Lions distributes funds 

More than $180,000 has been 

distributed by the Lion 

Foundation in its latest 

grants fundinground. 

Mid Canterbury Rugby 

Union received$80,000 

towards operating costs and 

building maintenance, the 

Ashburton PerformingArts 

TheatreTrust $30,000for 

operating costs andthe 

Ashburton Seniors Centre 

$12,000 for insurance and 

office costs. 

New Mid Canterbury 

charitable trust, Digital 

Waitaha, setuptosupport 

and helplearnersnavigate 

the digital world, receives 

$15,000, andMid Canterbury 

Plunket gets $34,988for 

operating costs and 

maintenance of its building 

on Wills Street. 

There is alsofunding given 

to Ashburton IndoorBowls 

Association towards aroof 

replacement ($7287), Rakaia 

Swimming Clubfor 

operating costs ($4135) and 

Allenton Rugby Football 

Club for akitchenupgrade 

($3000). 

Kevin Cartwright with abook aboutthe Wahine disaster. 

Wahine memories 

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April 10,1968 is adateetched on 

the memory of Hindsretiree 

Kevin Cartwright it’s the day 

the Wahine ferry wentdown, 

with him on board. 

Kevin wasafreshfaced 

21yearold travelling from 

Lyttelton to Wellington with two 

mates when the disaster 

happened. 

The trio were heading further 

afield to Australia for work, but 

the sinking of the rollon/rolloff 

ferryhaltedthoseplans and 

almost claimed their lives. 

The Wahine wascaught in a 

fiercestorm stirred by Tropical 

Cyclone Giselle andran 

agroundonBarrett Reef,later 

capsizing andsinking in the 

shallow waters at the mouth of 

Wellington Harbour. 

Of the 734 people on board, 53 

people died fromdrowning, 

exposureto theelements, or 

from injuries sustained in the 

evacuation. 

‘‘It was early in the morning 

and two big storms had merged 

over Wellington. 

‘‘I was on theEastbourne side 

of the boatand Ican still see 

thosehugewavesrisingupover 

it,’’ he said. 

Kevin said the ferry was 

slowly leaningover which 

meant the lifeboats on one side 

wereuseless. 

He and one of his mates slid 

downinto the water from a 

smoko room door andinto a 

rubber dingy.Others were able 

to scrambleupthenets of 

fishing boats andinto other 

rescue craft. 

‘‘It was cold andImusthave 

beenclose to hypothermic. I 

rememberIlost my shoes and 

hadbig ripsinmy trousers,’’ he 

said. 

Kevin lost his suitcase and all 

his belongings,but his wallet 

survivedthe ordeal. 

In the wallet was aferry 

boardingpass, amemento that 

he cherishes today and is a 

reminder of hisclose call. 

Threedays afterthe Wahine 

sinking, Kevin was grateful to be 

ableto celebratehis 22nd 

birthday. 

He returnedtoMid 

Canterbury and to concerned 

parents and friends. 

‘‘I can still picturethe whole 

Wahine thing in my head, as 

clear as day. 

‘‘I’ve been on boats since and 

in rough seas, but nothing 

comes close to that early 

morning in 1968.’’ 

The 2010 Canterbury 

earthquake andaftershocks 

stirred up Wahine memories for 

Kevin and he started having 

nightmares. 

‘‘I needed sleeping tablets for 

awhile, but thankfully the 

nightmaresare gone now.’’ 

Kevin, who is 76, drove atruck 

for abig chunk of his working 

life and was also afarm worker. 

While his two matesfrom the 

Wahine voyage arenolonger 

alive, Kevin reckons he’s used 

up all of his ninelives over the 

years, both before and after the 

Wahine incident. 

‘‘When Iwas kid in Hinds Ifell 

off atractor. I’ve been in car 

crashes and hadanumber of 

health scares, butI’mstill 

going.’’ 

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Wedding Anniversary 

RobertWilliam Gooseman 

married Diana Slater at St 

Mary’s Church, Waipukurau, 

Central Hawkes Bay, New 

Zealand, onApril 21st 1962. 

Married 60 years on 21st 

April2022. 

Congratulations and best 

wishes from all the family. 

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or Karenon 

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or callinto 

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Family Notices 

Deaths 

AMYES, Zita Irene (nee 

Lowery), on April 11, 2022. 

Passed away peacefully 

at Radius Hawthorne, 

Christchurch, in her 100th 

year. Dearly loved wife of 

the late Fred. Much loved 

mother and mother-in-law 

of Neville and Terri, Donald 

and Pauline, Murray, and 

Sandra and the late Rupert 

Curd. Loved Nana of all her 

grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. 

Beloved 

sister, sister-in-law, aunty, 

and cousin. Aspecialthank 

you tothe staff at Radius 

Hawthorne for their loving 

care ofZita. Messages to 

the Amyes family POBox 

472, Ashburton 7740. A 

private service for Zita has 

been held. 

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LEATH, Bruce James: 

Audrey, Darryl, Jacinda, 

Michelle, Philip and their 

families would like to 

express their heartfelt 

thanks to everyone for 

their kindness; the lovely 

flowers, cards, baking, 

visits and messages and for 

their support both during 

Bruce’s illness and at the 

celebration of Bruce’s life. 

It is acomfort toknow that 

Brucewas sohighly thought 

of by so manypeople. 

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COULTER, Craig: 

Threeyears have gone by 

without youbyour side. 

We alwaysthink of youDad, 

Youare missed everyday. 

We love you with all our 

heart and wish you were 

still herewithus. 

Love youforever 

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COULTER, Craig: 

In loving memory ofadear 

husband and wonderful 

Dad. 

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stay. 

Loved and remembered 

everyday. 

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Memorial Service 

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NEWS 


Hospital visit update 

An adult visitorand achild over the age of 

12can nowvisit apatient in care at 

AshburtonHospital. 

It follows as the Canterbury District 

Health Boardhas updated its visitor policy 

following changes to the orange traffic light 

setting. 

Visitors are also welcomed back for 

residents in care at TuarangiHome, with 

covidscreening checks in place. 

Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination 

Centre incident controller 

Tracey Maiseysaid the updates applied to 

visitor policy across all facilities to be 

consistentwith the recent change to the 

Orange traffic lightsetting. 

It recognised Canterbury has passed the 

peak of this Omicron outbreak, she said. 

The changes mean one adult visitor may 

be accompaniedbynomore than one child 

over the age of 12 per patient in the hospital 

at anygiventime, except for ‘exceptions’. 

Nochildren under 12 and those 12 and 

over must be accompanied by an adult and 

wear amedical mask 

Visitors or support people shouldnot 

visit our facilitiesifthey are unwell. 

Surgical/medical masks mustbeworn at 

all Canterbury DHB sites, unless eatingor 

drinking or medically exempt, and will be 

provided if people don’thave them. 

Hand sanitiser stationsare visible and 

must be used. 

Visitors are no longer requiredtoscanor 

sign in, but can if they want. Visitor passes 

are no longer needed,nor is proofofyour 

Covid19vaccinationstatus (it was never 

required). 

‘‘For areas wherepatients are 

particularly vulnerable, you may be asked 

to take asupervised RAT that shows a 

negative result before you may visit,’’she 

said. 

‘‘By adhering to these conditions, you 

help keep our patients, staff, other visitors 

and yourself safe. We thankyou in advance 

for your patienceand understanding as our 

staff work hard to protect and care for some 

of the mostvulnerable in our community.’’ 

At Canterbury DHBoperated aged 

residential care facilities such as Tuarangi 

Home, in Ashburton, one visitorper patient 

at atime –except where achild over 12 is 

being accompanied by an adult. 

‘‘All visitors will be screened for Covid19 

symptoms and must wear amedicalmask.’’ 

At Ashburton Hospital all usual 

entrances are now open. 

One visitor per patient at atime –except 

where achild over 12 is being accompanied 

by an adult. Children mustbeaged 12 and 

over and mustwear amedical mask. 

Visitorpassesare no longer requiredat 

Ashburton Hospital. 

Ashburton Hospital visiting hours are 

11am –2pm, and 4pm –8pm daily. 

Easter egg hunt fun 

Sixty people enjoyed the 

sunshine and activities on 

offer at the Easter Egg Hunt 

at Violinos last week. 

The highlight for the kids 

was the Easter Egg hunt, the 

musical seesaw and the 

percussion jam session, 

while adults enjoyed ashort 

concert, ashared afternoon 

tea in the sunshine and a 

tour of the fascinating 

Collector's Gallery. People 

of all ages tried their hand at 

outdoor games, had fun 

making music and took up 

the challenge of completing 

aquiz. Organisers, Mid 

Canterbury Timebank and 

Mid Canterbury Newcomers 

Network, were happy to see 

so many families having fun 

and people connecting with 

others and enjoying the 

special place. 

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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 11 

21 April 2022 

Message From ThePrincipal 

Easter and StudentHolidayBreak 

As you read this, Easter has come and gone and, 

hopefully, we have all enjoyed some settled 

weather. Iam no meteorologist, but I’m always 

struck by the contrast between thesettled weather 

in autumn compared with the unpredictable 

offeringsinspring. 

The arrival of the holidays provides a welcome 

break and Iwouldlike to thank all ourstaff fortheir 

mahi last term,asnearly all have had to pick up extraduties to coverfor a 

colleague with COVIDorundertaking home isolation. 

This has applied to our cleaning staff, our office staff, our Learning 

SupportAssistants and ourteachers;manyofwhom have hadtopickup 

someone else’s duties to keep AshColl functioning. 

The old saying of ‘we couldn’t have managed without you’ certainly 

applies here. 

Acknowledging OurStudents 

In termsofacknowledgements, Iwould also like to thank our students as 

acollective, particularly around their willingness to wear masks. At the 

start of this red setting there was going to be the challenge around the 

wearing of masks which, let’s faceit, none of us enjoy. 

However, our students,asacollective,havetakenonthe notion that they 

are protecting themselves, their friends and their whānau by wearing 

their masksinside.Mythanksgotothem forbeing very responsible. 

It is worth noting that, in-spite of reasonably widespread COVID within 

our region, only 30%ofour studentshaveactuallytested as positive. 

Term Two 

We areall hopeful that we can begin next term in an OrangeLightsetting 

and without anyneed to roster homeyear levels. 

Thelatterwill allowustoprovide normal face-to-faceteaching forall year 

levels,althoughwewill still need onlinelearning available forthose who 

needtocatchuporfor those isolatingathome. 

An 0range Light setting will allow ustorun many school events such as 

interviews, school productions, assemblies, House Sports and also our 

school sports exchanges. Many ofthese events are the highlights of a 

school week andtheyhavebeen badly missed. 

The major restriction for schools in Orange, isthe requirement towear 

masks whilst on school transport. However, such decisions are ofcourse 

made at anational level. 

AdvicefromNZQAreNCEA Credits 2022 

NZQA has announced that, at this stage, there will be no Learning 

Recognition Credits, orcompensatory mechanisms for COVID-related 

disruption. 

In advising this,NZQAhas said that while Term One has been disrupted, 

they believe there issufficient time in the year to manage the effects 

within the parameters of NCEA’s structures.They are continuing to work 

with the sector’speak bodies to test this. 

In the eventthatmitigation measures arerequired laterinthe year,NZQA 

and the Ministrywill provide advicetothe Minister. 

WinterSportsSeason 

When we return on02May we also see the start ofour winter sports 

season. As many of youare aware, sportcan have amajor positiveimpact 

on thelives of many of our youngpeople 

We are very blessed atAshburton College tohave ahuge range of 

sporting codes onoffer, and atall levels. Iam going toattempt toget 

to watchall our winterteams at leastonceduringthe season, which is a 

significantchallengefor this ‘armchair athlete’. 

My thanks go to the hugenumber of parents,caregiversand community 

members who will support our teams over the coming months. 

Again -‘we couldn’t manage without you!’ 

Ross Preece, Principal •Tumuaki 

Information 

OutwardBound NewZealand – 

Funded Courses Available ForStudents 

With aPhysical Disability 

Outward Bound New Zealand isanot-for-profit 

organisation offering personal development 

courses in the outdoors for New Zealanders, 

young and old. 

Their courses arerun from their schoolinAnakiwa in 

the Marlborough Sounds. 

OutwardBound saytheyare excited to offer twonew 

fully-funded courses foryouthwith aphysical disability. 

TheOutward Bound NZ Youth Activate Course 

is scheduledfor 10-17May 2022. 

If youare interested, go online and 

check whetherspaces arestill available or not. 

The second course is laterinthe year - 

OUTWARD BOUND NZ -LEAPS&BOUNDS ACTIVATE 

The fully funded Leaps & Bounds Activate 8-day course is for 

physically disabled youth (13 to 16yrs) and their parentorcaregiver. 

Thenextcourse date is 10-17 October2022. 

Find more information about Leaps &Bounds Activate here (put these 

wordsintoyour browser). 

Information 

Please notethe following variations to three forthcoming school days, 

in Term Two. 

In the eventofany COVID-impactedchanges to anydates, 

these will be advised as soon as possible,ifrequired. 

College ClosedThursday 12 May 

forthe purpose of an 

ACCORD Teacher Only Day 

Please notethatthe College will also be closed fornormal instruction 

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

These Teacher Only Days were allocatedinthe Accord 

between the MinistryofEducation, NZEI Te RiuRoa, 

and PPTATeWehengarua, and arebeing held throughout 

New Zealand on set days forregions. 

The days areset 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 day, and 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, 

(not option teachers). 

Thelength of eachinterview is fiveminutes. 

It is expected that students attend with their parents/caregivers, 

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

Bookings forInterviews will go liveonTuesday03May 

and will be abletobe booked through: 

https://ashburton.schoolpoint.co.nz 

Your SchoolPointlogin is thesameasyour Kamar login. 

If youdonot have an onlinefacility, 

youwill be able to book by contacting the 

CollegeOfficeon3084193, Ext0. 

Further information will be advisedtofamilies. 

School Early Closure-Both Days,from1:20pm 

PleaseNote: schoolearly closurefor all students, 

at 1:20pm,onboth of these twodays. 

Theclosures areBoardofTrustees approved. 

Consultation Process–NCEALevel 1 

As has been advised previously, Ashburton College isundertaking 

acomprehensive consultation processtoconsiderifour Collegewill 

retain NCEA Level1asthe primarydriver forour Year 11 students. 

This is adiscussion which istaking place in secondaryschools 

and theircommunities aroundNew Zealand. 

Consultation is with our staff,current and former students, 

parents/caregivers and employers. 

As part of this process we will host severalhui, as follows: 

At College (specific meetingvenue to be advised): 

•Tuesday31May 

7:00pm 

•Thursday 02 June 

10:00am 


2:30pm 

•Saturday11June 

2:30pm 

Hakatere Marae 


7:00pm 

We inviteand strongly encourage youtoattend one of these hui 

to gain informationand provide feedback to us at College. 

It is anticipatedthe hui willbeforapproximately onehour. 

Forthcoming Events 

Please note: dates are as at the time of publishing. Alterations, due to 

COVID Omicron level restrictions will be advised torelevant groups as 

soonasdetailsare known. 

April 

25 ANZACDay 

26-28 Hockey Boys’1st XI pre-season tournament, 

Trust Aoraki Hockey Turf,Timaru 

02 May StartofTerm 2 

May 

05-06 Year 10 Outdoor Education Hike 2, Peel Forest 

06 South Island and New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Gymnastics 

Tumbling,QEII, Christchurch 

07-08 Gymnastics Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline, Olympia 

Gymnastics Sports Club,Wigram, Christchurch 

11 CanterburySecondary Schools’Road Race,Christchurch 

12 ACCORD Teacher Only Day 

13 MidCanterburySports Awards 

Events 

Year 13 Agricultural ScienceField Trip – 

‘Wai Water?’ 

Currently in class, Year 13Agricultural Science students have been 

working towards an Achievement Standard, being to carry out an 

investigation into an aspect ofaNew Zealand primary product or its 

production. 

TheTopic This Year Is‘WaiWater?’ 

More specifically this has meant the study of the effect ofmilk production 

managementpractices on water qualityand biodiversityinthe Hinds River 

Catchment. 

Teacher Abbey Bruce said that, as part ofthis, the class spent one day, on 

Monday 04April, collectingwatersamplestolookatNitratelevels,Phosphate 

levels, water clarity, conductivity, sedimentation and invertebrate samples 

from various locationsalong the HindsRiver. 

(Pictured below, left to right): 

Anna Gray evaluating samples. 

Millar Newlands, Devon Flannery and 

(Pictured above,leftto 

right): Debbie Eddington 

(ECAN), Charles Savage 

(obscured), 

Emma Graham and 

Ashleigh Blakemore 

collecting samples. 

(Pictured left, front, leftand 

right): XavierDaltonand 

Debbie Eddington(ECAN) 

evaluating waterclarityin 

the Hinds River. 

Along the way the group also had alook at the Hekeao/Hinds Managed 

Aquifer Recharge Project (MAR), and had afarm visit at Align Clareview 

to discuss various management practices they are using to mitigate their 

effects on waterquality. 

The focus ateach of the six Align Farms, is the social, environmental and 

commercial responsibilities of farming. Their approach is to advance 

human health by producing high-quality, nutrient-rich food and aligning 

farming with nature. AlignFarms believeit’spossibletominimise farming’s 

environmental impact, whilemaximising profitability, and theyare learning 

everything they can about regenerative farming, tohelp develop amore 

sustainable approach. 

Following the day‘inthe field’the class -onThursday 07 April-had apanel 

of guest speakerscome in and discuss the results. 

(Pictured above): Students in the Auditorium meeting with the panel of 

guest speakers. 

Many thanks are given tothis panel of Debbie Eddington, Kim Dynes and 

Maria Captein from Environment Canterbury (ECAN); Peter Lowe from the 

Hekeao/Hinds WaterEnhancementTrust,and AlignClareview. 

Term Dates2022 – 

Term Two Monday02May - Friday08July 

Term Three Monday25July - Friday30September 

Term Four Monday17October - Year level final dates tobeadvised, 

but final days forYears 13, 11 and 12 likely to be in the week 

beginning 31 October;while Year 9and 10 students’final dayis 

Thursday08December.

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 11 

21 April 2022 

Congratulations 

Hanmer Springs Pre-season Combined 

Schools’Boys’ 1st XV Tournament 

Manager Dale Thomas said this tournament was played atthe Amuri 

Rugby Grounds in Hanmer Springs, on Saturday 09April, innearperfectrugbyconditions. 

Alongside MidCanterburyCombined,the otherthreeteams contesting 

this tournament were Waimea Combined, Selwyn Combined and 

Roncalli Combined. The teams are all Crusaders’ Region Miles Toyota 1st 

XV teams. 

Mid CanterburyTeam Members for this fixture were: Colt Hill (Captain), 

Reuben Brown (both Mount Hutt College); Ashburton College players: 

Byron Breen, Devon Flannery, Ricky Fuluasou, Eddie Galbraith, Izayih 

Harris, Fletcher Hobbs, Oliver Hobbs, Paulo Kamoe, Iraia Langi, Fononga 

Lisala, Sonny McMillan, Jack Middleton, Ivana Milo, Millar Newlands, 

Stephen Palavi, Nuku Penisoni, HenryThomas,Talatau Touli, David Tugaga, 

Logan Williams. 

Coach of the team is Geoff Chapman. 

The Mid Canterbury Combined team iscomprised of players from both 

Ashburtonand MountHutt Colleges. 

Results 

Game 1-Win: 

This wasagainstSelwyn Combined,reaping a 19-7win to MidCanterbury 

Combined. 

Tries were scored by: Fonoga Lisala (2) and Ivana Milo; with two 

conversions made by SonnyMcMillan. 

MVP(Most ValuablePlayer) DevonFlannerycontrolled anddirectedthe 

gameskilfully from 1st five. 

Game 2-Win: 

This was against Roncalli Combined and also resulted in awin to Mid 

CanterburyCombined 10-5. This wasatough, closegame, with atry-saving 

tackle by Soni Ahotaeiloa being the major difference between the two 

teams. 

Tries were scoredby: FonogaLisala and Oliver Hobbs. 

MVP (Most ValuablePlayer) HenryThomas wasexcellentinthe lineout 

andmade several runs off theback of thescrum. 

Game 3-Draw: 

Against Waimea Combined, this was aback-to-back game after playing 

Roncalli Combined,whichtested the teams and fitness. 

MidCanterburyCombined drew 12-all in atightly foughtgame. 

Trieswere scoredby: FonongaLisala andIvana Milo,and a conversion 

made by JackMiddleton. 

MVP (Most Valuable Player) Fononga Lisala had another solid game 

andwas strong in the tackle,and mobilearoundthe paddock. 

(Pictured above): Mid Canterbury Combined hard onattack against Selwyn 

Combined. 

Track CyclingNationals Silver Medal 

Successes forMaddi Lowry 

Held in Cambridge at the Grass-Roots Trust Velodrome from 15-19 

March, Year 13 student Maddi Lowry described this as a‘really good 

week’s racing’ which is amodest descriptor for aweek inwhich she 

gainedtwo Silver Medals. 

Maddialso describedthe Nationals as providing‘lots of learning’. 

Representing Canterbury and 

riding in the Under 19 Women’s 

team, Maddi said there were 

approximately sixteen to twenty 

riders in each race, representing 

Canterbury, Southland, Auckland, 

Tasman, West Coast North Island 

(one rider) and Waikato. Missing 

from the event were riders from 

Otago, Wellington, East Coast 

North Islandand Northland. 

(Pictured right): Maddi with her two 

silver medals. 

The Medals were gainedin: 

TheTeam Sprint–teamsofthree riders contest this event, starting as ateam 

of three but with one rider pulling off at theend of 250 metres,followedby 

the second rider at 500 metres, while the third rider bringsthe team home 

at 750 metres. The team is timed from start tofinish and, inwinning the 

Silver Medal,the team finished in 54.739secondswithanaverage speed of 

49.324 km/h. 

The Team Pursuit – this is a4km event, with afour-member team which 

fans out at the endofthe race and normallythree cross the line at the same 

time, with the time taken off the third rider. The time for this event was 

4:43.712withanaveragespeedof50.755 km/h. 

(Pictured above): Maddi, with her Canterbury team mates, in the starting 

gatesatthe startofthe Team Pursuit. 

Top5Finishesfor Maddi 

Good results were also apart ofMaddi’s week with top 5finishes. Three 

were in ‘bunch’riding being the Scratch Race of7.5km; the Points Race of 

15km, being 60 laps of the track, with four laps equalling akilometre; and 

the Elimination Race where the last rider is eliminated atthe end of each 

lap and the race continues until there are two riders remaining.These two 

fightitout for1st and 2nd placings,while the last rider eliminatedgains the 

BronzeMedal. 

Maddi also gained atop 5finish in the 500m Time Trial. All in all,this could 

be described as aqualityweek’s racing. 

College 1st XI Boys’HockeyPrepare 

forthe Season 

TheCollege 1st XI Boys’HockeyteamplayedTimaru Boys’ High School 

in Ashburton on Wednesday 06 April. 

Manager Jason Vannini said the team has been promoted tothe top 

division in Christchurch and had asolid warm-up to this game with six 

practices alreadybehindthem. 

Timaru Boys’ isavery good team and started the game off swiftly to be 

3-0 up after the first quarter. However, in the second quarter AshColl 

only conceded one goal with improved defence by Sam Orr and 

Lachie Jemmett. 

At half-time, Centre Back HenryWallis arrivedfromanother commitment 

and the team wasable to pushfurther up the field.Agoodrun forwardfrom 

Hamish O’Reilly, all the way into the circle, saw him score offabackhand 

shot to make it 4-1atthe endofthe thirdquarter. 

In the fourth quarter, College had apenalty corner but could not convert, 

and Timaru scored onemoregoal forafinal score-line of 5-1. 

College CoachRyanHampton was,however,pleasedwith the second half 

(1-1), oncethe boys got usedtothe paceofthe game. 

The next competition for the team is four games atthe Timaru Boys’ High 

School-hosted ‘Anzac Tournament’ in the second week of the school 

holidays,and we look forwardtoreporting on thatevent earlyTermTwo. 

The Eighteen-Member Squad/Team is –Joshua Cannan, Harrison Doak, 

Jack Ellis, Archie Glanville, Riley Harris, Lachie Jemmett, Nick Kershaw, 

Braden Luxton, Hamish O’Reilly, Sam Orr, Will Rollinson, Tom Rosevear, 

Nicholas Stringer,Henry Thomas, HenryWallis. 

Not available to play inthis fixture were Zane Cameron, Devon Flannery 

(injured) and Toby Grant. 

Successes forAnna McFall at the Canterbury 

Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships 

The 2022 Canterbury Championships were held on Saturday and 

Sunday9-10 April,hostedbythe Olympia Gymnastic Sports Clubatthe 

Lincoln EventsCentre. 

Incorporatedinthe competition were the SecondarySchool Championships. 

Competitors compete once ineach of their disciplines, but their score 

counts towards both competitions. 

This was aTier 1event sanctioned by School Sport Canterbury, and also a 

Gymnastics New Zealand-endorsed event. 

Tier 1isaNew Zealand SecondarySchools’Gymnastic Championship Event 

wherecompetitivegymnastics pathwayathletes compete forNew Zealand 

Secondary Schools’ Championships alongside selected Gymnastics NZ 

Endorsed Qualifying events. 

Anna McFall is an Under 15, Year 10 student, competing at Level7thisyear, 

which is the highest Junior level (Levels 5, 6and 7are Junior levels). Coach/ 

Manager with Anna is Ashleigh Pont, of Olympia Gymnastics Christchurch, 

whereAnna trains nine hours per week at the Hornbyvenue. 

Secondary School Results –3rd Placed Overall 

Anna’s results were very good,asshown below: 

1st placed Rope 

3rd placed Ball 

3rd placed Clubs 

Canterbury Championships Results –6th Placed Overall 

Fromafield of tenLevel 7competitors,Anna’s Individual Placings were: 

4th placed Rope 

6th placed Ball 

6th placed Clubs 

(Pictured above): Anna competing in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Rope Event. 

(Pictured above): SonnyMcMillanlining up to kick asuccessful conversion. 

Caps to Colt Hill and Millar Newlands 

Team Captain Colt Hill and loose forward Millar Newlands both 

achieved their Caps, having both achieved playing twelve games for the 

MidCanterburyCombined 1st XV. Achieving acap is alwaysamilestone for 

College players. 

2022 Change to Season 

The Mid Canterbury Combined team has, this year due to numbers, 

withdrawn from the Miles Toyota Competition, but will still play inpreseason 

fixtures,and school exchanges wherethereisanopposition team. 

During the season, members will playUnder 16 and Under 18 club rugby. 

(Pictured above): Maddiatthe frontofthe bunch in the Points Race. 

Next Event 

Coming up from 22-24 April, Maddi is competing in the Road Nationals, in 

Hokitika, and will be the only Collegerider at thatevent. Maddisaid she is 

attendingthis eventdue to it being closetohome. 

(Pictured right): Anna in the 

CollegeClubs section of the 

competition. 

Next Event –New ZealandSecondary Schools’Championships 

The next event for Anna is the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ 

Championships being held in Auckland over 28-29 May, for which 

Anna has been nominated byher club, Olympia. As with the Canterbury 

Championships, the Secondary Schools’ competition runs alongside the 

Margaret Woolf Rhythmic competition, with competitors’scores counting 

towards both competitions.

NEWS 


VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH 

Satisfaction from 

helping families 

Somepeople, likeHeather van 

derKley, have volunteering in 

their DNA.She isthis month’s 

Volunteering Mid&South 

Canterbury and the Hotel 

Ashburton Volunteer of the 

Month. 

Heather has been 

volunteeringwithSharing 

Everyday Experiences and 

DrawingonSkills(SEEDS) for 

four years now. 

She gotinvolvedafter seeing 

an advertisement callingfor 

morevolunteers. 

SEEDSmatches trained 

volunteers with families who 

have preschoolers and are 

currentlylookingfor more 

volunteers. 

Heather is assigned afamily 

bythe coordinator of SEEDS 

and shemeets withthefamily. 

Her role is to findout what 

issues thefamily wants help 

with. 

Listening is abuild part of 

buildingatrustingrelationship 

which is so vital to the role. 

Heather could be helping 

parentswith budgeting skills, 

organisingchildren’s meals, 

developingsleeppatternsfor 

thechildren ormany other 

parenting issues. 

Familiesdon’t always have 

close extended family to help 

and support or families can be 

estranged and Heather provides 

parenting advice basedonher 

personal knowledge and 

experienceasamum. 

Thesupport sheoffers 

generallyisfor aroundtwo 

months butthatcan be 

extended. 

Over her timevolunteering 

she has worked with ten 

families to help them grow in 

their confidence. 

Heather has had agreat 

successrate with herfamilies 

and helping them find theirown 

solutions. 

She freely offers her advice 

and wisdom and it over to the 

families if they take it.She loves 

it when theycomeback to her 

and saytheyhave tried 

something she suggested, and it 

worked. 

She quickly buildsarapport 

withafamily andfeels really 

privileged they trust her, as a 

stranger, to come into their 

Heather van der Kley 

home andguide them. They 

move frombeing strangers to 

Heather beingpart of their 

family at this part oftheir 

journey. 

Heather feels an immense 

satisfaction from volunteering 

and it’s not her onlyrole.She, 

andhusbandWalter, have 

fostered many children, helped 

with Meals on Wheels andare 

actively involvedinRotary. 

Volunteeringiscertainly in 

theirDNA with bothsetsoftheir 

parentshavingbeenvolunteers 

which laid strong foundation for 

them. 

Afoundationwhich has been 

passed on to Heather and 

Walter’stwo daughtersalso 

involved with Rotary; oneisthe 

current president of Rotary 

Club at Rolleston. 

For Heather, volunteering 

with SEEDS is about sharing 

her ownparentingexperience 

andbecause she has been 

through the joys, challenges, 

high and lows of parenting she 

canshare howshe managed 

parentingwithother parents. 

Ifyou are aNot forProfit 

organisation and have a 

volunteer/s who you would like to 

nominate for the 

Volunteering Mid &South 

Canterbury/ Te Rōpū Tūao ite 

waengaoWaitaha andthe Hotel 

Ashburton Volunteer of the 

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Lake Clearwater in the Ashburton Lakes district. 

Public focus for lakes 


Key themes emergingfrom public feedback 

on the future of the lakes Camp and 

Clearwater include requests for more public 

rubbish and toilet facilities, restrictions on 

future development and adesire to retain a 

natural, pristine environment. 

Bachowners and the widercommunity 

were askedwhat they valued about the area 

and their aspirations for the future of the area 

during consultation in February and March. 

Morethan 150 peopleoffered feedback. 

Nearlyall submitters wanted Ashburton 

District Counciltowork collaborativelywith 

landowners and otherstakeholderssuch as 

DOC and Environment Canterbury (ECan) on 

ashared vision for the area. 

Anumberofsubmitters spoke to Ashburton 

District councillors at hearingheld last week. 

Adair Bruorton said she had beencoming to 

the Lake Clearwater/Camp area for the last 60 

years and three generations of her family 

loved the area. 

She valued the naturallandscape and the 

fact the settlement retained the original 

character of it's basic bachcommunity. 

Volunteers spent hours looking after the 

public space and playground areas,she said. 

‘‘It has acommunity feel and kidscan run 

around, explore and play safelyand learn 

about the high country land and 

environment.’’ 

Mrs Bruorton said the area’spopularity had 

increased and meant more people and traffic, 

more rubbish, more damagetotracks, and 

increased freedom camping numbers. 

She was sad by the deterioration of water 

qualityinthe lakes and supported council’s 

actionstodecommission long drops at all 

baches. 

‘‘A thrivingLake Clearwaterand Lake 

Camp means we all look after what's there. 

We don't let it grow any further as it won't be 

sustainable, and we continue to ensure that 

it's awonderful, safe area that can be enjoyed 

by many.’’ 

Hutholder Ben Tothilltold councillorshe 

and his wife valued the simplicity of the 

village, its scale, its uniqueness, its character, 

and the fact it hadn’t been commercialised. 

It was vitally important thatthe risk and 

challenges of the environmentwere carefully 

considered, planned and managed, including 

the substantial fire risk. 

Also of importance was to ensurehuman 

interaction at the lakes carried on without 

making an adverse impact on the 

environment. 

Mr Tothill also suggested engaging closely 

with the local farmertoshare scientific study 

in ordertowork to resolve the issues of water 

quality in LakeClearwater. 

Keith Gunnfrom Save the Rivers Mid 

Canterbury said the 2021 ban on Lake 

Clearwater activities after the discovery of 

toxic algae served as amajor wake up call. 

It was short sighted to limit aplan to just the 

two lakes because hut holders and the public 

visited other Ashburton Lakes and all of the 

lakes impacted on the values of the area. 

His group wantedarecognised group to coordinate 

and take responsibility for the 

implementationofaplantothe restoration of 

water qualityinthe Ashburton lakes, he said. 

There was concern different interest 

groups, like council, DOCand ECan, 

appearedtohave theirown patches. 

He said the main contributing factor to the 

decline in water quality was aresult of 

nutrient runoff from agricultural land. 

The Lake Clearwater village started out in 

the 1920s as afew baches for fishermenand 

picnickers. 

There are now 180 dwellings, as well as a 

camping ground and public toilets. 

Council will draft adevelopment plan then 

consult with key stakeholdersbefore 

adoption later this year.

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Thursday,21April 2022 | ISSUE 75 

Pothole eliminatorbusy on Forks Road 

Fine weather on Tuesday provided 

the perfect opportunity for Mayor 

Neil Brown and Councillor Stuart 

Wilsontosee the pothole eliminator 

at work on Forks Road. 

Council added $300,000 to this year’s 

roadingrepairprogrammetohaveanextra 

stabilising machinework inthedistrict.Itis 

focused on potholes. 

The stabiliser mills the top layer of the 

road; cement is added andthen theroad 

compactedready forchipseal. 

Mayor Brown said while the process 

looked simple, it relied onexperienced 

crews testing the road base, milling it 

to the right height and then adding the 

required volume of cement. 

“The extra $300,000 is being used to 

stabilise around 8000 square metres of 

road in the Ashburton District. Repairing 

it now, beforewinter,will stop these roads 

further deteriorating and lengthen their 

life.” 

Council is planning tospend around $18 

million on its roads in the next financial 

year and is looking for community 

approval inits Annual Plan, out now for 

consultation. 

The $18m covers road maintenance, 

renewals,stabilisationsandrepairs,aswell 

as reseals of somefootpaths and roads. 

Mayor Brownsaid Council plannedtouse 

$1.7mfromaforestryreserve fund to help 

payfor the work. 

“Our Annual Plan asks residents what 

JohnFalloon,Councillor 

The importanceofreserves 

As part of the Annual Plan 

process, Council is currently 

consulting with thecommunity 

as to whether or not$1.7million 

shouldbetaken from the forestry 

reserve and used forrepairing the 

district'sroads. 

Reservesform an important part of any 

balance sheet,for Councils, businesses, 

or anyorganisation undertaking 

significantworks. In Ashburton's 

case,onbehalf of the community,the 

Council holds anumber of reserves 

withatotalvalue of $65.6 million. 

The forestry reserve is arelatively small 

part of that, with abalance of $5.1 

million, whichhas been built up over 

timefromthe saleofCouncil-owned 

forestry andforestryland. 

By farthe largest component is the 

propertyreserve,now standingat$27.1 

million, whichisfundedfromamix of 

capitalgains on Council property sales 

and depreciation. 

Depreciation is the amountbywhich 

theythink of using the reservestogiveour 

roading repairs programme aboost. Last 

May’srain and floodsdid alot of damage 

to our network and we need to catch up 

because roads are vital for people toget 

to work or school, and take our farming 

producetomarket. 

“Weknowthatincreasing numbersofbig 

trucks on ourroads overthe past yearsare 

also taking atoll. Roads built 30 yearsago 

were notsubject to the same volumesof 

freight and weight.” 

Mayor Brown said this was coupled with 

Council'sassets reduceinvalue each 

year.Each groupofassets is written 

off overacertain number of years, 

dependingonthe typeofasset. 

Forexample,ifabuilding costs$1 

million,and is expectedtohavea 

lifetimeof50years,then forCouncil's 

accounting purposes thatbuilding will 

be depreciatedat$20,000 per year. 

The monies received from ratesand 

other sourcestocoverthiscostwill be 

placed in areserve in order to havea 

fund to coverits eventual replacement. 

It is arequirement of councils to cover 

the depreciation of their assets by the 

amount theycharge forrates. 

Anumber of yearsago the Queenstown 

Lakes District Council did notrate for 

depreciation, which, although leading 

to lowerrate increases foraperiod, 

led to arundown in reserves, and 

eventually ahigher cost when those 

assets needed replacement. 

But the importanceofreserves goes 

beyond justhaving cash stored for 

assetreplacement in thefuture. In the 

a reduced amount of money coming 

from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

to maintain roads. “So we will also 

be lobbying the decision-makers in 

Parliament to ensuredistricts likeoursget 

more of ashare ofthe road user charges 

andpetrolexcise duty thattheycollect.” 

Ashburton District has one of the biggest 

roading networks in the country and 

its roading contractor HEB has had two 

pothole repair crews, each with aspecial 

road stabilising machine, working in the 

districtwhilethe weatherisstill warm. 

shortterm, theycan be borrowed 

internallytofund other Council 

projects,particularly,asisoftenthe 

case, where the cost of borrowing is 

greaterthanthe reserves areearning in 

term deposits or otherinvestments. 

Majorprojects such as the recently 

completed CBD redevelopment was 

partly funded from reservessuchasthe 

footpaths and roadingreserves, with 

the balance beingfunded by external 

funding. 

This is thecasewith most infrastructure 

developmentswhich arefunded by a 

mix of reservesand newborrowing, 

unless we canobtain central 

government fundingaswedid recently 

forthe relief sewerfromBridgeStreet 

to Milton Road. 

Community 

provides 

feedbackon 

Annual Plan 

Ashburton District residents have a 

little over two weeks remaining to 

have their say on Council’s Annual 

Plan. 

Councillors have taken their plan tothe 

community via three town meetings and 

an online presentation, and submissions 

willbeaccepted until5pm on Friday 6May. 

Mayor Neil Brown said while they would 

haveliked to see more people attend the 

public meetings, the quality of questions 

and discussionhad been very good. 

“Some ofthe more common questions 

havebeen aroundthe state of our roads, 

which we are proposing to improve with 

a$1.7m boost from forestry reserves, and 

about howthe newlibraryand civic centre 

building is tracking. 

“The new build isafew months behind 

schedule because of Covid-19 lockdowns 

and supply chains issues, but it is still 

within the budget and itscontingency. Fair 

to say,though, thatweare keeping aclose 

eyeonit. 

“Weencourageresidents to have theirsay 

on this Annual Plan, which spells out what 

we aim to do in 2022-23 and howwewill 

payfor it. 

“There have been some obvious 

challenges, like record-high inflation and 

Covid-19, but the work we plan to do is all 

about maintainingcurrent levels of service 

and meetingGovernment compliancefor 

things likedrinking water.” 

The overall effect ofthe Annual Plan is a 

9.4 per cent averageratesrise. 

Mayor Brown said people could use 

the online rates calculator tosee what 

the result would be for their individual 

properties. “Bearinmindtoothatproperty 

valuations havealso gone up much higher 

forurban people compared to ruralareas.” 

Residents can find out more about 

what’s proposed and have their say 

online at itsourplace.nz. They can also 

watchareplay of theonline meeting and 

find explanations of what’s planned for 

Ashburton, Methvenand Rakaia. 

All submissions received will be discussed 

by Councillors following hearings on 24 

and 25 May. 

Haveyour say! 

Submissions close 6May 

1 Thursday,21April 2022 |ISSUE 75 

ashburtondc.govt.nz

Colourfulauthor shares recipes, lifestories 

Colourful caterer and former 

deputy mayor of Queenstown, 

Margaret McHugh, will talk about 

her autobiography and cookbook, 

The Real McHugh, whenshe makesa 

specialvisit to the AshburtonPublic 

Library on Wednesday4May. 

The author’s talk begins at 7pm and is 

free; shewill present her recipes andtalk 

about her adventures as the daughter 

of aWinton dairy farmer who moved to 

London and rubbed shoulderswith some 

interesting characters before returning 

home toQueenstown and becoming the 

contractcatereronthe TSSEarnslaw. 

Queenstown in the 1980s and 1990s 

produced some rollicking stories and 

McHugh’s book details encounters with 

the local police, touristsand howshe came 

to be alocal body politician. 

She makes no apologies for her “rough 

edges”. 

She nowlives in Pictonand is aregularat 

thelocalfarmersmarket.Sheandhusband 

Billrun aluxury bedand breakfast. 

Her book isacollection ofrecipes, life 

stories andopinionsthathavemorethan 

aserving of hotsauceand spice. 

People who want to come along to the 

event in the Ashburton Public Library 

should phone 308 7192 toreserve their 

space, or email library@adc.govt.nz. 

Margaret McHughhas writtenan 

autobiography and cookbook,The Real 

McHugh. 

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING 

ANZACDAY 

Kerbside collections –Nokerbside 

collections will be affectedover the 

ANZACDay period. 

Rakaia Resource RecoveryPark – 

Closed25April(ANZACDay). 

AshburtonResource Recovery Park – 

Open. 

NO GASBOTTLES AT THE 

KERBSIDE, PLEASE 

Gascylinderscannot be putintoyellow 

wheeliebins forrecycling, or left 

alongsideany wheelie bins at thekerb for 

collection.Gas cylinderscan be dropped 

off at anyresource recovery park forfree. 

Mayorstakealternative 

three waters plan to MPs 

AshburtonMayor NeilBrown joined Mayorsand CEs representing the 32 member 

councils of Communities 4Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori(C4LD) in 

Wellington recently topresent politicians with a10-point plan for three waters 

reform thatcould gain wide support.Mayor Brownsaid peopleinthe Ashburton 

districthad given aclear messagetheywerenot in support of the Government’s 

reform model and wanted the process stopped. 

ANZACDay traffic plans 

UPCOMING MEETINGS 

Meetingsare at CouncilChambers, 

137 HavelockStreet, unless specified 

Ashburton Water Zone Committee, 

Tuesday 26April, 1pm 

MethvenCommunity Board, Monday2 

May,10.30am atMtHuttMemorial Hall 

Ashburton DistrictRoadSafety Coordinating 

Committee, Tuesday3May, 

9.30am 

Council Meeting, Wednesday 4May, 

1pm (live-streamed) 

Council ActivityBriefings, Wednesday 

11 May,9.30am 

Audit &Risk Committee, Wednesday 

11 May,1.30pm (live-streamed) 

Council Meeting, Wednesday 18 May, 

1pm (live-streamed) 

Annual Plan Submission Hearings, 

Tuesday 24 May, 9am (live-streamed) 

Ashburton Water ZoneCommittee, 

Tuesday 24 May (live-streamed) 

AnnualPlan Submission Hearings, 

Wednesday 25 May,9am (live-streamed) 

We need a 

facilitycleaner 

Hours: From 6am-10am Monday 

to Friday,two hours on a 

Saturday morning. 

Location: Council buildings. 

Mustbephysically fit andfully 

Covid-19 vaccinated. 

Apply nowtohr@ashburtondc. 

govt.nz. 

Job details areatwww. 

ashburtondc.govt.nz/work-for-us 

PUBLICNOTICES 

ROAD CLOSURE 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil givespublic 

noticeofaroadclosure forthe purpose 

of allowingthe AshburtonCar Club to 

hold “Standing QuarterMileSprint” 

(with the exception of emergency 

vehicles) forthe period indicated 

hereunder. 

Road to be closed: 

• WINSLOWWILLOWBYROAD, from 

the Longbeach Road intersection to 

approximately 500 metres from the 

intersection of State Highway 1 

Period of Closure: From9am until5pm 

on Saturday,23April 2022. 

Thisnoticeofclosureismadeunder the 

Local Government Act1974 -Schedule 

10 (11(e)). It will be anoffenceunder 

the above regulations forany person 

otherwise than under authority ofan 

authorised permit to usethe roads / 

streetsfor ordinaryvehiculartraffic 

during the periodofclosure. 

NEIL McCANN 

InfrastructureServices Group Manager 

COMMUNITYNOTICEBOARD 

Biketip:Communicateyour 

intentions 

Usearm signals to letother people on 

the road knowwhatyou'redoing, so 

they cananticipateyour movements 

and giveyou space. Always checkto 

makesurethe traffic around youhas 

seen and understood your signals 

beforeyou move.Ifindoubt, pull over 

and wait. 

BaringSquare Westwas receiving some special attentionfromOpen Spaces staff 

this week, ahead of Anzac Day services at the Cenotaph on Monday 25 April.Roads 

aroundthe square, including State Highway 1, will be closed forservices on Anzac 

Day and traffic will be detoured. 

COUNCIL OFFICE 

5Baring Square West 

Mon, Tue, Wed &Fri 8.30am -5pm 

Thursday 9am -5pm 

ASHBURTONPUBLIC LIBRARY 

180 Havelock Street,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&Sun 7.00am -7.00pm 

ASHBURTONART GALLERY & 

ASHBURTONMUSEUM 

327 WestStreet 

10am -4pm daily.Closed Public Holidays. 

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NEWS 


Riders shake for cause 

As emergency ambulance 

staff continue to face 

unprecedented demand, St 

John is asking New 

Zealanders to support its 

annual appeal in April. 

They have a$2m 

fundraising target. 

Due to the ongoing risks 

associated with covid, St John 

cancelled its nationwide 

street collections and other 

facetoface fundraising 

activities. But as restrictions 

have eased, St John has been 

grateful to see people like 

Surrey Hills horsewoman 

Danielle McKenzie take up 

the reigns to make a 

difference. 

Danielle was organising 

an eventfor Distance Riding 

New Zealand’s (DRNZ) 

SouthIsland season at 

Montalto,Surrey Hills, in 

Mid Canterbury on April 10. 

It promisedhigh number of 

participantsfor the South 

Island season and saw 58 

riders head out on track. 

She thoughtthe event 

wouldbeagreatplace to 

‘shake abucket’ for St John. 

“While organisingthe 

ride,itcame to our attention 

St John waspromoting their 

HeartofGold.Hearingofthe 

increaseddemand, 

challenges, barriers and 

impacts on services and 

fundraising due to covid, we 

contactedStJohn to see if 

we couldbeofhelp with 

fundraising at our upcoming 

ride.’’ 

St Johnstaff were very 

appreciativeofour offer, 

she said. 

“We oftendon’t give much 

thought to how importantSt 

Johnare until we needthem, 

usually when we’re at our 

mostvulnerable. St John is a 

charity, and in turn needs 

supportfrom us, the 

community, through 

fundraising,tohelp them to 

continue to provide their 

services.” 

St John extends its thanks 

to the riders,crew and 

DRNZSIteam, for getting 

behind the fundraiser, as 

wellassharing the appeal 

on social media,the team 

raised $81 fromthe ‘bucket 

shake.’ 

Donations to St John’s 

Heart of Gold Annual Appeal 

can be made onlineby 

searching St John Appeal, 

directly at heartofgold.org. 

nz, by texting APPEAL to 

2790orbycalling 0800 ST 

JOHN(0800 785 646). 

Red Cross project 

Good and Ready is a 

communityprojectaimed at 

buildinganetwork of people 

in our communitiesthat will 

do more than pay lipservice 

to being prepared in timesof 

disaster. 

Preparedness is alot more 

than waterand baked beans! 

Red Cross is seeking Good 

and Ready volunteers. 

Afterpeople have 

completedthe onehour 

training, we hopethat they 

wouldbecomechampions of 

preparednessinour 

communities. 

The goal is to have 

increasednumber of 

householdsthat are better 

prepared for amajor disaster. 

This may be forevacuation 

Living at Orange 

It’s been great to have been 

able to enjoy the long weekend 

with greater freedoms across 

the country, now that we have 

moved to Orange. 

Over the past few weeks 

we’ve seen the case numbers 

and hospitalisations continue 

to drop, despite the relaxation 

of settings, so we’re confident a 

move to Orange can lock in 

those gains while helping the 

country return to agreater 

degree of normality. 

Under Orange there are no 

indoor capacity limits and the 

seated rule for hospitality 

venues lifts. Iknow this will be 

welcome for our bars, cafes and 

restaurants so they are able to 

fill up again. 

We’ve also now moved to the 

next step in our recovery plan 

and have welcomed our 

Australian friends and family 

back! Having Australian 

tourists back in time for the 

long weekend and ahead of the 

ski season will make ahuge 

difference for our local 

tourism, businesses and our 

economy. 

I’m really looking forward to 


or isolationand wouldgive 

increasedconnectedness in 

communitiesand increased 

capacity to respondto 

emergencies/adverseevents. 

We will achieve this goal 

with active engagement with 

different communities. 

Meaningful collaboration to 

help further promote disaster 

preparedness and community 

resilience. 

Red Cross would hope to 

recruit Good and Ready 

volunteers who can support 

programmes associated with 

community resilience, 

disaster preparedness, 

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We prefer to collaborate 

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and showcasing our hospitality 

and all the beautiful scenery 

and adventure Mid Canterbury 

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Winter tourism is also getting 

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Geraldine District Golf Club woodchoppers take abreak. FROM LEFT: Jim Worner, Bill Pearsall, Doug Sheldon, Nigel Dewe, Dave Lapthorne, Alister Ensor, and Campbell Paton. PHOTO: Debbie Oliver 

Denfield golfers chop wood to keep club swinging 

Ateam of keen woodchoppers has been 

supporting the Geraldine District Golf Club 

with their cutting skills for the last ten years, 

selling woodtobenefittheDenfield golf course. 

Organiser Nigel Dewe says, We havebeen 

doing the woodcuttingsince the big winds of 

2013. It started with all the fallen trees, and 

we have just continued. We have been very 

lucky tohave golf club members who have 

donated trees for us to chop up and then sell 

for club fundraising. 

Nigel, who works at FreshChoice Geraldine, 

began by mentioning the fundraiser tolocal 

customers. I would say to people in the 

supermarket, Have you got afire? Would you 

like to buy some wood? Most people have a 

fire, so it was agreat conversation starter. Sales 

are by word of mouth; we have never had to 

advertise. 

GNews visited the team recently as they 

chopped their way through apile of wood 

donated by club member Campbell Paton. 

Nigelsays, We areincredibly lucky to have 

generous members. Today we have eight guys 

here helping; our best day had seventeen of 

our members on the job. It is abit of hard 

work, but we enjoy abit of banter, and if we 

get acold beer in the clubhouse afterwards, it 

is all good. Thegolf ladies do agreatjob providing 

us with food for the day, which is much 

appreciated. Members are very generous in 

bringing theirsplitters, chainsaws andtractors, 

and we never refuse any offer of fallen trees. 

This season has sold out already; we are only 

just keeping up with supply. 

Recent fundraising efforts have raised around 

$20,000annually, all of whichhelpswith the 

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Aldous new album tops NZ Music charts 

On 4April, Aldous Harding topped New 

Zealandsalbum charts forthe first time 

with Warm Chris, her new studio album 

and follow-up to 2019sacclaimed album 

Designer.Lorde and Hollie Smith arethe 

only other female Kiwi soloists to have 

scored aNo1album in the last six years. 

(nztop40.co.nz) Aldouspreviously reached 

No 6with 2017s Party and No 5with 

Designer. 

On their website,Kiwirecordcompany 

Flying Nun, who released the album on 

25 March, says, An artist of rare calibre, 

Aldous Harding does morethan sing; she 

conjures asingular intensity. 

Stuff journalist Alex Behan writes, 

Warm Chris is as confident as all Hardings 

records, but feels more comfortable, as 

thoughshe has shrugged off anyniggling 

self-doubt. Itlooks likely to drastically 

increase her popularity -this isnt her only 

glowing review ... It scored acoveted 

8+ from notorious pop snobs Pitchfork; 

the New York Times calls her songs 

gloriously peculiar, while the Guardian 

is rolling with endearingly introspective. 

(stuff.co.nz) 

Singer-songwriterand former Geraldine 

High School student Hannah Harding, 

who performs professionally as Aldous, 

wrotemuchofthe album while based in 

Geraldine in 2021. FI MCCAFFERTY 

Aldous Harding in ascene from the 

official video for Lawn, the lead single on 

her new album Warm Chris. PHOTO:Pitchfork

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EDITORIAL 

GeraldinePharmacysLaura Pinn wasspotted wearing a 

distinctivepoppythis week.She says,The brass buttonatthe 

centreofthe poppycame from my Great Grandfathers World 

WarTwo uniform.MyGranny, NoraJelly, knittedone foreach 

of her granddaughters. DEBBIE OLIVER PHOTO: Supplied 

We hope youenjoyedthe Easter break.AsHughand 

Fi emerged from isolation last weekend, they were 

surprised at how busy the town was. After amixed 

season, the farmers markethad agood crowd forits 

final day. We are glad to be hearing anecdotes of 

retailers enjoying good trading too. 

Last weekend was one of the few times that the 

threeAbrahamicreligions have hadtheirmain festival 

at the same time.Sunday was, of course, Easter Sunday, 

thoughthe orthodoxchurches will not celebrateEaster 

until this Sunday, 24April. Meanwhile, our Jewish 

friends celebrate Pesach (Passover) between 15 and 

23 April. We arealso in the middle of the Muslim holy 

fast of Ramadan, whichbegan on 1Apriland willend 

on the evening of Sunday1May.Ramadan is governed 

by alunar calendar,soitmovesthroughout the year. 

We pray ablessing on adherents to all faiths as we 

emerge from this holy season. 

To our readers along the North Road and beyond 

the 50kmzoneonCox Street, we regret that our friends 

at the Ashburton Courier were unable to give usthe 

agreed-upon bundle to deliver to you. It was not for 

want of trying on their part, but the printing industry 

is under tremendous pressure. We read on 

Printweek.com, Printers andprint buyers areindespair 

after theFinnish PaperworkersUnion rejected strike 

settlement proposals The strike, which began on 

1January, is projected tocontinue until atleast 14 

May. Inour interconnected world, astrike inFinland 

is one of the reasons paper is costing so much here 

on the other side of the world. 

Friday is Poppy Day, with Anzac Day on Monday. 

As reportedinGNews (07.04.22), given the demographic 

of the majority ofRSA members, the Anzac Day 

commemorations will be pared back. It is suggested 

that we can visit the various war memorials at our 

leisure and place our poppies inprivate acts of 

remembrance. 

Meanwhile, our communityisbeing warned not to 

be complacent about mask-wearing. While infection 

rates inAuckland are declining rapidly, here inthe 

south, we areatthe peak.Weare also told to expect 

along tail. 

Stay warm and safe. HUGH &FI 

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that are left grow old; age shall 

not weary them, nor the years 

condemn. At the going down of 

the sun and in the morning, 

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Mobile Surgical Unit to make regular visits 

The Mobile SurgicalUnit, which provides 

day surgery for rural communities, had 

its first day in Geraldine last week, its 

clinicalteamdelivering paediatric dental 

surgery from McKenzie Healthcares 

carpark. 

Mobile Health clinical nurse manager 

Liz Grantsays the unit, which holds free 

clinics in 26 ruralcommunitiesbetween 

Kaikohe and Balclutha onafive-week 

national rotation, is resourced by a 

combination of private and Ministry of 

Health funding. 

Shesays, It takes patients off the DHB 

[district health board] list. They cometo 

us if they meet our criteria Wedolowrisk 

elective day surgery. The team 

provides endoscopy, general surgery, 

gynaecology, orthopaedic, and plastic 

surgery specialities, as well as dental. 

The 20-metre-long Freightliner 

Argosy will bearegular at McKenzie 

Healthcare, whose carpark has been 

levelled and widened to accommodate 

it. The unit will provide paediatric dental 

surgery exclusively. Liz says, New Zealand 

children with poororal hygiene at a very 

young age is ahuge problem.Wedidfive 

today. Normally, without Covid, itd be 

around eight. 

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Easter colouring competition proves popular 

The Harcourts Geraldine team says 

theywereoverwhelmedtoreceive 260 

entries in response to their inaugural 

Easter colouringcompetition, awarding 

over40prizes. 

Sales consultant JanineHuddleston 

says, we handed out the entry 

formstoour local schools,kindy,and 

preschools. Everyone waskeentobe 

involved, and we love supporting our 

community. 

Administrator Rachael Sullivan 

says, The childrens imaginations 

were amazing. There were alot of 

additions totheir entries; some had 

drawn carrots on the rabbitspyjamas, 

some wroteEasterjokes ...,and some 

added extra eggs for ustofind; it 

really was very impressive. 

Wehad three age groups: sixyears 

and under, seven to 11 years and 11 

years and over. The middle group 

was byfar the most popular, with 

well over 100 entries, says sales 

consultant Rachael Williams. 

The team awarded first, second, 

and thirdplace winners in eachage 

group and gave out 34 spot prizes. 

Wewereimpressed withthe entries 

and the success of the competition. 

It is definitely something we will 

continue each year, says Janine. 

The winners entries will be on 

display in the Harcourts Geraldine 

office window for the next week. 

DEBBIE OLIVER 

Willow Nelson (5) was excited with 

her very first win receiving first prize in 

her category, while brother Elliot (6) 

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AbbiCollins and Lia Robertshave taken 

top honours in the five-minute section 

of the 2022 University of OtagoSheilah 

Winn Shakespeare Festivalregionalcontest 

against Craighead Dioscesan Schooland 

TwizelArea School.InJunethe pairwill 

head off tocompete at the national 

competition in Wellington. 

GNews caught up with Abbi and Lia 

to talk about their win: 

Whatmadeyou decide to enter this 

competition? Abbi says, Shakespeare 

is apart ofour Level 3curriculum. 

Performing at the Shakespeare festival 

isnt compulsory, but we did it last year, 

and bothenjoyed it. 

Whichscene from RomeoandJuliet 

didyouperform? Lia says,Act 2, scene 

5, described in onesentence as:The nurse 

finally returns to Juliet,who is impatiently 

waiting for news of Romeos intentions 

towards her. Its arelatively short scene, 

serving to establish one plotpoint: Romeo 

andJuliet can get married. (study.com) 

How did you make ityour own? 

This year, we put alot more effort into 

learning and understanding our script, 

so when we delivered our lines, we 

understood better whatwewere saying, 

says Lia. We kept our scene contemporary, 

but we made our jokes as big and 

melodramatic as we could so that even 

if someone didnt understand the language 

we used, they would still get that it was 

afunnyscene andbeable to laugh at the 

physical humour. We also wanted the 

audience to feel included in our 

performance, so we broke the fourth wall 

severaltimes by speaking straight to the 

audience rather than the other person 

on stage. 

Wereyou nervous? Abbi says, Yes 

and no, as we havebeen doingdrama for 

many years and were comfortable with 

this scene.Ofcourse, nerves are always 

present before aperformance, but this 

helps us perform to ourbestability. 

How did you feel when you won? 

Abbi says, We were both very shocked, 

neither of us could really believe it, and 

we just looked at each other and froze 

for acouple of seconds before we finally 

went and collected our award. We were 

so happy and super-proud of ourselves. 

Abbi also won the Elizabeth Grubb 

Trophy For Outstanding Performance of 

aRoleatthe regional festival, an award 

established lastyearand named for former 

Timaru drama teacherElizabethGrubb. 

Andnow youre off to the finals in 

Wellington. We cantwait; weresuperexcited,says 

Lia. But also very nervous 

because we arent just performing with 

two other schools; this time therell be 

schools from all over New Zealand. But 

overall, its going to be agreat experience. 

Lia says she would love to minor in 

theatre while studying. Her mother, local 

Jill Griffin,isanactor, so Lia has grown 

up acting.Ihaveareal love for it. 

The Shakespeare Globe Centre New 

Zealand established the competition in 

1991. There are 24 regional festival 

contests held nationwide eachyear, with 

the most outstanding entries going on 

to compete in the nationals. 

FI MCCAFFERTY 

ANZAC DAY 

25 APRIL 2022 

We will remember them 

Owing to the current Covid-19 outbreak in 

South Canterbury, the Geraldine RSA Executive 

Committee has decided that therewill be no 

public serviceheld in the Geraldinedistrict. 

However, to mark theoccasion, the 

executivewill hold small, private services 

at the Geraldine, Woodbury, Peel Forest and 

Rangitt Island memorials on the day. 

As youare aware, Anzac Dayisthe most 

importantdate on the RSA calendar and 

we areextremely disappointed with the 

situationwefind ourselvesin. 

We apologise for this significant change 

which is beyond our control. 

Youcan still supportthe GeraldineRSA by 

scanningthis QR Code and makingadonation 

to our PoppyFund. This goes directly to the 

GeraldineRSA, ensuring every cent donated stays 

in the district for veterans and theirfamilies. 

Annual trailride afun way tosupport GPS 

On Sunday, 10 April, Geraldine Primary 

School (GPS) took part in the Beautiful 

Valley Trailride event forthe 13th year, 

with 214individual riders and 74 family 

groups participatingthis year. 

GPS Home and School Committee 

President Lou Ochsner says, This is one 

of our main fundraisers. Funds raised by 

the committee go towards resources that 

expand learning opportunities both in and 

out of theclassroom... 

Committee membershelped prepare 

tracks ahead of the event and provided 

logistical support forthe marshals out on 

the course, whichincluded ferrying back 

broken-down bikes. We alsoprovidedthe 

barbeque for the event, feeding hungry 

riders throughout the day with almost 

200 burgers and 150 sausages. We had a 

good group of parent helpers as well as 

school principal Andrew Leverton, who 

was flipping burgersfor most of the day. 

The main circuit was approximately 

40km long and took the fastest riders 

about anhour and ahalf tocomplete. 

There was a mix of farm tracks, forestry, 

and grassland. This year there were a 

couple of enduro options that were a bit 

more challenging, and there is always a 

pee-wee track set up for the smallest riders 

andbeginners. Grenville Button of 

Adventure Trailrides EventsinSpringfield 

is the organiser; he has quite afollowing 

that comes down from North Canterbury. 

We saw riders from far and wide; 

Queenstown, Dunedin,Oamaru, and lots 

of locals took part in the event. 

Lou says that these fundraisingevents 

are only possible because of the generosity 

of local farm and forestry owners and 

donationsfrom local businesses. TheGPS 

Home and School Committeewould like 

to thank all those that supported the 

fundraisingevent.Thanks to that support, 

riders enjoyedagood feed andanenjoyable 

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Construction of Geraldine 

Sculpture Trail gets underway 

The Geraldine Sculpture Trail project 

is about to burst into life as, over the 

next few weeks, earthworksbegin on the 

first loop of the trail in Todd and 

Kennedy Parks, says co-project manager 

Janene Adams. 

Weve been abit like aduck gliding 

across the water until now. For most 

people, it has probablyfelt like notmuch 

has been happening, but below the surface, 

our feet have been madly paddling as 

weve been busy putting the building 

blocks in place . 

Thetrail concept moved from an idea 

tossed around by locals,toaproject with 

real potential in 2020 with a funding 

allocation from Venture Timaru, as part 

of the Governments Strategic Asset 

Protection Programme. 

Since then, the Timaru District Council, 

through the Parks and Recreation 

Department, has also been a major 

supporter ofthetrail, managed by a 

Geraldine-based project group including 

members from the Community Board, 

Departmentof Conservation, Geraldine.nz, 

Timaru District Council, and with support 

from local iwi. 

The first loop spans both sidesofthe 

Waihi River from the McKenzie Street 

road bridge to the pedestrian bridge on 

Wilson St, taking in Todd and Kennedy 

Parks and the historic bell tower. 

This section was selected for 

development first because Todd Parkis 

highly visibletovisitors driving into town. 

We wanted to piquepeoplesexcitement 

and interest as they arrive in Geraldine, 

says Janene. 

There has already been some action, 

as work recently startedonasmall pathway 

andseating area on the northside of Todd 

Park.Thisarea will eventually showcase 

a rare plantsgarden and provide avantage 

point to look over at the trees and sculptures 

on the other side of the road. 

Brandingfor thetrail, officiallynamed 

theGeraldine Sculpture Trail, was recently 

finalisedbyGlasson HuxtableLandscape 

Architects. Theyhavealso developed the 

landscape plan for this phase of the trail. 

Were delighted with the logo design, 

whichisset within aRhododendron leaf, 

anod to both the stunning Rhododendron 

dell, which is animportant part of the 

trail, and also to nature generally, which 

we see as a key partner in the concept. 

Each trail isrepresented by a different 

colour and design on the right side of 

theleaf,withthe unusualuseofthe koru 

reflecting the connection to water and iwi. 

Paul Smith Earthmoving has been 

engaged to undertake the earthworks to 

develop the trail through Todd andKennedy 

Parks. Implementation manager Steve 

Sullivan notes that there will be some 

disruption for park and trail users, from 

the endofApril until the end of May, with 

sections of the river trail and both parks 

closed during that time. We ask for the 

communitys support and patience while 

this important work is carried out. 

Weather permitting, the work will start 

in Todd park in the last week of April, 

taking about two weeks and then move 

to Kennedy Park in early May for afurther 

three weeks. Residents are requested to 

observe and comply with allsafety signage. 

Were very excited about this stage 

commencing and cant wait to see it 

completed and being used by the 

community, says Janene. 

The Timaru District Council is 

undertaking additional work to seal a 

footpath along the riverside of McKenzie 

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Geraldine-based street artist Koryu completed this Christchurch mural in just 10 days. PHOTO: Facebook/Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival 

Koryu Aoshima wins peoples choice award 

The annual Flare Ōtautahi Street Art 

Festival took place in Christchurch in 

March. Thisyear, eight artists from around 

New Zealandtook part, including sometime 

Geraldine resident KoryuAoshima,who 

last week was announced theKathmandu 

Peoples Choice award winner. 

The festivals Facebook page says, 

Located at 158 High St, Koryus mural 

was the largest of the collection. Entitled 

The Beginning and The End, the mural 

is apainting of Niō warriors, guardian 

statues of Buddhist temples in Japan. 

The circular motif in the middle of the 

image suggests the infinite quality of 

existence. The warriors themselves 

represent the beginning and end of all 

things (the open and closed mouths 

symbolic ofthe in and out breath, the 

first andlastcharacters of the alphabet). 

Although the work measures 160sqm, 

Koryu was able tocomplete this mural 

in just 10 days. 

Koryu saysthat he wantedtosymbolise 

the shared experiences of the Christchurch 

earthquakes andthe Tohukuearthquake 

andtsunamiinJapan in 2011, when both 

regions were struck by devastating natural 

disasters, making this work agift of 

guardians. 

Koryureturned to Japanatthe beginning 

of April to attend afriendsweddingand 

to catch up with family as Covid restrictions 

ease. Before leaving, he said thathewould 

be back at the end of May to complete 

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TutorGraeme Mould(front,second right) with participants in the2022NewZealand LogBuilding Associations annuallog building 

coursewith theMtLyford-boundcabin theyve partially constructed. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

Geraldine host to annual 

log building course 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The New Zealand Log Building Associations 

annual building course is available only 

in Geraldine, atGraeme MouldsNatural 

Log Homes. The 2022 event, in early 

April, saw itsnine participants construct 

much of acabin destined for Mt Lyford. 

Graeme, who has 30 years experience 

in log building, saysthatitis empowering, 

teaching not only the spectrum of log 

building skills but also helping students 

become conversant withthe crafts technical 

and bureaucratic landscape. The threeweek 

course, itself oneofjust ahandful 

internationally, giveslearners everything 

they need to know; the proper way to 

build their own log homes. 

Participant Adam Brownless, a 

Whakatane agricultural contractor, says 

he and his family have always dreamed 

of building aloghome. Im thinking of 

using Graemes expertise -and joiningin. 

With abackground that includes beef 

farming, bricklaying, and optometry, 

Pierre Besson, from France, says he has 

found his niche: From my point of view, 

you need to practice. I want to work in 

this industry. 

Graeme says thatstudents were expected 

to supply their own tools and safety 

equipment. Theyspent the first few days 

working on disposable firewood logs, 

learning how to peel, scribe and notch 

(plot andcut away parts of logscrosswise 

and lengthways to allow them to lock 

togetherwhenstacked). 

They then moved tothe high-value 

logs that are both the structure and 

wallpaper of log buildings -inthiscase, 

thelogs thatwill collectively make up the 

Mt Lyford cabin. 

Theyve got to learn a lot of different 

chainsaw skills and theyve got to learn 

log selection. Its abit like art. The logs 

are natural; theytaper. They [the course 

participants] learn howtofit themtogether 

like theyre gluedtogether. 

He says, Theres classroom work as 

well. We looked at plans and designs;we 

had Jess Paterson, the architect, come 

in to talk about plans, consents, and the 

building code. And other technical aspects: 

roof systems, staircases, fittings, and 

joinery. 

We also went on abus tour around 

South Canterbury tolook atother log 

homes that Natural LogHomes havebuilt, 

including some under construction. 

Log construction goes back to the 

Bronze Age (around3,500BC), beginning 

in Russia, eastern Europe, and Scandinavia. 

The concept was transported to North 

America around 400 years ago. Log 

buildings withstand earthquakes well. 

(Wikipedia) 

Natural Log Homes is at the corner 

of KennedyStreet and High Street; phone 

03 693 7468. Forinformationabout the 

Log Building Association of New Zealand s 

annualbuildingcourse, call06370 8199 

or email: secretary@logbuildingnz.org.nz 

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REDS REPORT 

LETTERS TOTHE EDITOR 

PHOTO: publichealth.jhu.edu 

GNews editors questioned 

Do the GNews editors truly think that the seismic 

events ofthe past two years can soeasily become 

adim rear-view-mirror image (GNews 31/3/22)? 

Havetheyno identificationwiththe members of 

their communitywhomPMArderngleefully relegated 

to second-class status? Ornoidea what itwas like 

forlong-serving employees to be ousted from careers 

and positions with no apology ornegotiation? 

As proxy law-enforcers, did they never have to 

utter the ominous words, Im just doing myjob? 

Or hear them from vaccinators when only the 

impending calamityofbecomingincomeless drove 

workers to the chair? 

What of security guards outsidelibraries and the 

humiliation of being threatened with removal by 

policeorbeing trespassed from premises so familiar 

to them? 

But,worst of all, aretheyunawareofthe ignominy 

of belonging to agroup that was legally ostracised 

and whose exclusion wassanctioned and encouraged 

by the most powerful and respected forces in the 

land? 

The tsunami we were drilled to fear fortwo years 

has washed around our ankles. We will recoverfrom 

this small wave. But the devastation caused by the 

accompanying seismic upheaval remains and has 

changed our social landscape forever. 

CHRISTINE BLOGG 

The full passage from our editorial reads: Passes 

and mandating have caused deep division inour 

society. We hope that reconciliation will come and 

come soon. It has been an unhappy episode, even 

in this areas history. We look forward towhen it is 

but dimly seen in the rear-viewmirror. (GNews31/3/22) 

Loya l locals 

love Gera ldine. 

Show your love and think local. 

Geraldine Wahines too tough for the opposition; Senior Bteams wall of defence. PHOTOS: Gideon Snow 

Two out ofthree agood result 

Saturday 9 April saw abeautiful day at 

Raukāpuka Reserve with three games 

on offer: 

GERALDINE WAHINE TOOSTRONGFOR 

WAITAKI The first was contested between 

our own Geraldine wahine toa and the 

Waitaki wahine from Oamaru. With a 

high-tempo start, both teams fought for 

dominance in the early exchanges until 

Sophie Kerr wove her way through the 

tiring defence to put the first points on 

the boardfor Geraldine.Kerr would again 

touch down after a clearing kick didnt 

find touch to put the home team up 

14-0 after 25 minutes. The defence 

tightened,and fierce battles ensued, with 

both teams attacking through themiddle 

until Sia TuanaI intercepted awayward 

pass from Waitaki. A fantastic game to 

watch; both sides played positive and 

attackingrugby that was hotly contested 

to the last minute. The Geraldine wahine 

came away with aconvincing win, 47-22. 

Coach Jason Hurley said that he was 

immensely proudof his team,who showed 

they are only getting better and better. 

MIGHTY BSWIN CHAMBERLAIN CUP 

The Geraldine Senior Bteamwas up next. 

Expectations were high as the Stumpy 

Phimister coached team was determined 

SOUTH CANTERBURY 

DENTURE 

Satisfac 

CARE 

guar tion 

anteed 

to bring the Chamberlain Cup home after 

atwo-year absence. The action was fastpaced 

from the get-go, withthe Geraldine 

side executing aperfect 50-22 kick from 

James Stacker McLeod. The Red and 

Blacksrumbledforward from theensuing 

lineout to crash overearly. The home side 

dominated the game, with excellent 

direction from first-five Isaac Bolt, who 

controlled the game well for Geraldine. 

An individual piece of brilliance, again 

from Stacker, left Waimate defenders 

grasping at air as he pierced their defences 

to dot downunder the posts. Local legend 

Hag McRae also bagged atry, as the 

ageless war horse marshalled his troops 

throughout the game, time and time again. 

The team came away with aconvincing 

win, 38-10, and should take much 

confidence from their performance. 

AXEMEN FALL JUST SHORT The last 

game of the day saw the high-flying 

Waimate senior team meetthe new-look 

Axemen in a rematch of last year, where 

Waimate won 95-0. In warm conditions, 

the teams took to the field for Waimate 

to go straight on the attack in the Axemens 

22.Waveafter wave of relentless attack 

came andcrashed into theRed and Black 

wall of defenders, 0-0 after 20 minutes. 

Try as they might, the Waimate team 

couldnt break the home sides line as the 

Axemen refused toyield and continued 

to moveforward. Finally, after 30 minutes, 

the visitors broke through from ascrum 

set-piece 5m out to score 5-0. Half-time 

came and went, and straight after the 

kick-off, Waimate scored again from a 

rolling maultogo up 12-0. The floodgates 

may have openedlast year,but the Axemen 

dug in, finding space 60 minutes in, and 

flew down the fieldinto the Waimatered 

zone. Attack after attack and some good 

ball retention finally paid dividends for 

the home side as Que Coops sold adummy 

and crashed over from 2m out, 12-5. The 

game continued to be abattle of defence 

until the last whistle. Waimate managed 

to add apenalty in the last five minutes 

to take the game 15-5. A fantastic defensive 

effort bythe Axemen showed there is 

character there and the potential to be 

the dark horse ofthe competition once 

they find cohesiveness in their attack. 

There was no rugby this Easter weekend; 

the Axemen will return this Saturday, 

24 April, at School Park from 1300. See 

you there. GIDEON SNOW 

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Our Wilson Street office is permanently 

staffed and offers legal services to clients in 

the Geraldine and surrounding areas. 

Under the Red Level C-19 

Protection Framework, 

the office is open Monday to Friday from 

8.30am to 5.30pm, by appointment 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 

Sundays trotting event will be fully open to the public now that Covid restrictions have eased. PHOTO: Supplied 

Trotting club event to honour Anzacs 

The Geraldine Trotting Club (GTC) is 

holding anine-raceprogramme at Ōrari 

racecourseonSunday, 24 April, starting 

at 1pm. The event has an Anzac theme 

in recognition ofthe sacrifice and 

contribution made byMid Canterbury 

and South Canterbury racing families 

over two world wars. Eachrace is dedicated 

to the family of someone who served. 

This late autumn racing opportunity 

will be one of the first fully open for the 

public to attend since Covid restrictions 

changed theface of public eventsin2021. 

It is also the last grass track trotting 

meeting in New Zealand for the current 

season, which finishes in July. 

The event is intended as afamilyfriendly 

day out with free entry and the 

opportunity to experience grass track 

racing at itsbest. Like alllocal organisations, 

the GTC relies on community support 

andisgratefulfor the generosity of sponsors 

who continue to support aclubthat has 

been an integral part of the Geraldine 

community for over 70 years. 

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McKenzie HealthCare general manager Karen Blackburn. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

Its agreat team here, says new manager 

New McKenzie HealthCare general manager 

Karen Blackburn has traversed much of 

the nation -fromWaikato to Buller and 

theChatham Islands,innursing andaged 

care -enroutetothe role she began eight 

weeks ago. 

Her rural and clinical background, 

and the appeal ofboth Geraldine and 

McKenzie HealthCare, were amatch. I 

really like it here. Im from asmall town 

in the King Country.This job was different, 

achallenge. Its alovely facility. 

With the Covid-19 pandemic rolling 

on andaregistered nurse shortagebiting, 

she faces some challenges but regards 

them with equanimity. Were building 

up in all areas, although aged care has 

its difficulties in Covid. 

Those difficulties gobeyond Covid 

strictures (although Karen says, So far, 

our residents have been Covid-free). 

Conversely, she has to consider how to 

keep McKenzie HealthCareand its residents 

connected withthe wider community and 

the peopleand activities they love. 

Community engagement isreally 

important; for example, we have the 

MobileSurgicalUnithere today. Normally, 

we would have contact with schools and 

playgroups in the area, et cetera. The 

residents love that kind of contact, and 

its good forthe community. 

She sees McKenzies Covid protocols 

as an abundanceofcare. Its abalancing 

act.Weve gottokeep theresidents safe, 

but theres apsychosocial aspect. Friends 

andfamily, and getting outisimportant. 

Karen takes asimilarly nuanced 

approach to the national shortage of 

registered nurses. Weve got to meet 

whatever the market isstating at the 

momentplus try to beat the competitors. 

We sell Geraldine as awhole package 

deal: agreat placetoliveand agreat place 

to work -and we offer competitive wages. 

Theres alot you can give; alot of job 

satisfaction. 

She says, McKenzie is great. Its a 

great team here. Wewant everyone to 

know were caring for everyone here. 

JAN FINLAYSON 

GERALDINE COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST INC 

TUESDAY TRIP TOTIMARU 

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goes to Timaru every Tuesday |$15 Return 

We pick you upand drop you home 

DEPARTS 9.30am |RETURNS 2pm 

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What to do 

now that 

the evenings are dark? 

Get off the couch, come on down to the 

squash courts at 144 Talbot Street. 

All levelsls of experience wholeheartedly welcome. 

Club night Monday and Thursday from 6pm, 

come down for ahit and get to know everyone. 

Tuesday interclub will startatthe end of the month. 

Wednesday has potential forladies night. 

Friday night fish and chips kids night. 

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ECE 

Teacher 

Geraldine Preschool is seeking aqualified 

ECE teacher to join our dedicated team at our 

community-owned preschool. We value 

relationships with our colleagues, whānau and 

tamariki as we learn alongside each other. 

Our centre has achieved our 

Green-Gold Enviroschools Award, values 

aconnection to nature and boasts anatural 

outdoor space. We have astrong focus on 

inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the rich 

diversity of the tamariki, whānau and local 

community. Wepromote strategies for learning 

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We offer pay parity, generous non-contact hours 

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If you are asupportive team member who shows 

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Please send your CV and name of two referees to: 

Jolenne Sowden: geraldinepreschool@xtra.co.nz 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 27April 2022 

south canterbury 

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Smaller donations to your 

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To leave your items, use the customer parking off 

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Larger items please call 

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AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. North End 

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SHARPENING SERVICE Knives, scissors, blades. 

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Shane 029 646 6327. 

HEALTH &WELLBEING 

THE HONEY SHOP, WOODBURY ROAD CORNER. 

Clover Honey Special1kg $15, 2kg $25. Newseason’s 

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RESULTS 

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Session 1, 14.04.22 North South; 1st KMiles &R 

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East West; 1st KGidlow-Black &SStevens64.56%, 

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CHURCH SERVICES 

ANGLICAN SERVICES THIS SUNDAY 10.30am 

St Mary’s church, Talbot Street, Geraldine follwed 

by the parish AGM. 

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12pm Monday 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Earthworkswillbetaking place on the first loop 

of the Geraldine SculptureTrail from 25 April to 27 May. 

Users may be affectedatthe following locations 

during this 4-week period: 

Waihi River Trail -trail closed from the bottom of 

the bell tower ramp to McKenzie Street bridge 

Trail from Pedestrian Bridge to Bell Tower Ramp 

(below NPD) -will remain open 

Todd Park -accessclosed to sections of the park 

close to river 

Kennedy Park -accessclosed along river stopbank 

Kennedy Park -sectionofcarpark will be closed for 

materials stockpile 

Kennedy Park -trucks crossing, and vehicular access 

may be restricted at times 

Thank youfor your supportand consideration as this 

work is completed forthe enhancement of our community. 

Questions? Contact Janene Adams on 027 555 6524. 

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BARKER’SFOODSTORE &EATERY Retail shop space and innovative café 

menuincorporating Barker’s products withseasonalingredients. Monday-Sunday 

8.30am-4.30pm. Phone 03 693 9727. 

BREWERY CAFÉ Hours: Monday/Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9am-5pm, 

Thursday/Friday/Saturdays 9am to late(kitchencloses8pm), Sunday9am-4pm. 

Bookingsadvisablebyphoning 03 697 4959. 

CAFE VERDE Licensed café in adelightful garden setting. Menu and cabinet 

options. Open 7days 9am-3pm.45Talbot St. Phone03693 9616. 

THE GREEN MAN PEEL FOREST Come relax in the Forest. Cafe &Bar open 

Thu-Sun and Fri &Sat evenings. Phone 03 6963567. 

MUNDELLS CAFÉ Roast is on Friday to Sunday 11.30am to 2pm. Breakfast 

and lunch menu are available 8am to 3pm. Izakaya /Japanese food is openevery 

Friday night 5.30pm-9pm. 

GERALDINE FARM SHOP&CAFE Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Weekends 

8.30am-5pm. Menuchoices change regularly.Somethingfor everyone. Come 

and check us out. Phone 03 6939514. 

THE LUCKY CLUB PARADE Thai Street Food Takeaway (feel free to sit and 

enjoy your food outside or in The Clubhouse. Hours: Wed-Thu 4.30-8.30pm; 

Friday-Sat 4.30pm till later than that. 36 Talbot Street. Phone 03 693 9723. 

Online ordering &delivery coming soon. 

THE RUNNING DUCK Have you tried our toasted sandwich range or our 

popular fried chicken dishes? They fly out the door. Open Monday-Friday 

8am-4pm;Saurday-Sunday 8.30am-4pm. 

THE VILLAGE INN Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. For restaurant bookings, please 

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PHONE 03 6938118 Country hospitality atits best 

THURSDAY 21 APRIL TIL WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 

Special preview screenings this Anzac weekend! 

Colin Firth &Penelope Wilton star in the amazing 

true story from WW2 based on the best-selling book 

The Man Who Never Was 

OPERATION MINCEMEAT 

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SAT 8PM |SUN 3PM 

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Anostalgic, uplifting &modern documentary 

about HRH Queen Elizabeth II, the 

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Sandra Bullock &Channing Tatum 

star in this comedy adventure 

THE LOST CITY 

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SUN 7.30PM |MON 3PM 

WED (27) 7.30PM 

Helen Mirren &Jim Broadbent star in 

THE DUKE 

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SUN 1PM |WED (27) 5.30PM FINAL! 

The all new children's animated feature 

THE BAD GUYS 

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31 

Ashburton Strollers Club 

Our first February stroll for the year was in 

the Ashburton Lakes district where we joined 

the Te Araroa Trail at the top of Lake 

Clearwater to walk to the Potts Gorge and 

return. 

Later in February, our Sunday trip saw us 

travelling to Lake Heron Station, where we 

were afforded grand views of the Arrowsmith 

Range. Abeautiful day meant that we didn’t 

mind the numerous river crossings as we 

tramped up the Smite River. 

Sunday 6th March saw us venture up the 

Rakaia Gorge, to the Dry Acheron Station. 

Although the norwester was blowing rather 

strongly, it wasn’t enough to put us off enjoying 

our day out tramping in the tussocky hills. 

Adverse weather conditions forced the 

cancellation of our Wednesday walk in the 

foothills. 

April 3rd saw 18 members enjoying a 

sunny day in the Whitecliffs area, where an 

uphilltramp was rewarded with lovely views of 

the surrounding countryside. 

The Wednesday walkers travelled to Lake 

Tekapo, where they completed the Lagoon 

Loop. 

Two extra strolls have been into Woolshed 

Creek and up the Stour River. 

Members are most appreciate of the 

wonderful work being done to improve the 

tracks, by the hard working volunteers of the 

Mt Somers Walkways Committee. 

There is aclub night and annual general 

meeting on Tuesday 2nd August when David 

Howden will show his video called ‘Mustering 

with Sharkie’. 

Strolls are held on the first Sunday and 

second Wednesday of the month, usually 

departing from the Ashburton Courthouse at 

8.30am. 

New walkers are always welcome to join 

in. 

For further information about the club and 

activities, please phone Jenny on 027 308 

6864, or ashburtonstrollers.ash@gmail.com 

Mid Canterbury LadiesFriendship Club 

President Julie opened the April meeting 

held recently. After the National Anthem was 

sung birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated. 

The Mid Canterbury Area Representative 

had sent an update. Donations for the 

foodbanks were collected. 

Members were asked toshare values or 

skills their parents taught them. These were 

many and varied and included wearing gloves 

when putting on stockings, being kind, turning 

pillow cases inside out when washing to get 

the fluff out, don’t believe everything you hear, 

keep the bench tidy but most of all wear clean 

knickers as you might be hit by abus! 

The raffle of Easter Eggs was drawn. 

After morning tea the speaker was Sue 

Allen. She told us of coming to Ashburton in 

2001 and joining Creative Fibres. This group 

was started in New Zealand in 1969, there are 

now over 3000 members, also some overseas. 

There are 15 geographical areas, 

Ashburton has abig group. There are many 

activities including spinningand knitting, lots of 

traditional crafts, also a magazine, festivals 

and charity work. In 2005 there was aFestival 

in Ashburton. 

Ashburton now has 64 members and meet 

at the Plains Village, where they have fun, 

inspiration, learning and friendship. There are 

also Open Days and demonstrations, school 

visits. A highlight is the Annual Retreat at 

Staveley. 

Sue then showed many beautiful 

examples of her work including a Shetland 

wool shawl, tartan rug, and lots of others. Julie 

thanked Sue for her talk. 

The Thought for the Month “We cannot 

cure the world of sorrow, butwecan chooseto 

Arose from the Ashburton 

Horticultural Society. 

live in joy”. 

If you wish to visit our friendlygroup please 

phone either Julie 3084254 or Rae 3088927, 

we would love to meet you. Next meeting is 

10am on 11 May 2022 at the Hotel Ashburton. 

Ashburton Horticultural Society 

President Joy welcomed 12 members and 

1 visitor from Invercargill to our Garden 

Group's April meeting which was held at 

Domain Pavilion. 

John Hoogwegspoke on his attendance at 

the South Island National Dahlia Show held in 

Timaru on the weekend 19th &20th February. 

There were 466 blooms of all varieties on 

display. John had six entries and came home 

with five prizes. Next year Ashburton Dahlia 

Groupiscombining with Christchurch to stage 

the show here in Ashburtonatthe Tinwald Hall 

on 3rd weekend in February 2023. 

The organisers are expecting a similar 

number of entries. Table show results. 8 

members &71entries 

Brian Glassey - 6,5,2, Graham - 5,3,0, 

John Hoogweg -2,1,5, Cyril Keen -2,3,0, Joy 

Jaine -1,1,1 

Surrey Lamont -1,1,0, Anne Gamblin -0, 

1,2, Trevor Gamblin -1,0,0. Premier Award: 

Graham Gunn -Class 19 -1apricotrose -City 

of Auckland. Brian Glassey set up adisplay of 

eight different coloured abutilons (Chinese 

Lanterns). Raffle was won by Allan Johnstone 

Next meeting will be aPot Luck Lunch at 

1pm on Friday 20th May 2022 at Domain 

Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. 

Ashburton Forest and Bird 

Covid has continued to have implications 

for our branch activities. 

Our annual meeting has been postponed 

until Tuesday May 17th. Annualreports will be 

ratified at the newly scheduled May meeting. 

Our guest speaker is Paul Sagar ornithologist 

for NIWA who has recently returned from 

research work at the Sub Antarctic Snares 

Islands. 

What's coming up? 

The District Council isholding awilding 

day onApril 23rd atLake Camp. Meet at 

9.30am atthe east end of Lake Camp. 

Please email Biodiversity Officer Christian 

Chukwuka christian.chukwuka@adc. 

govt.nz tolet him know you are coming. 

Usual sturdy footwear, bring your own 

loppers orpruning saws ifyou have them. 

BBQ tofollow. 

Keep May 8th free too. 

Forest and Bird is revisiting wildings 

over the wider Lake Heron and Lake Hill 

areas. 

This is another chance to deal with 

regrowth and small seedling trees that keep 

appearing. This area has been our 'patch' 

for some time and very satisfying to see the 

regrowth contained. 

More information nearer the time. 

Join our committee. 

Weeding and planting are popular 

activities. Weare looking for members who 

are keen to be part of the team at the 

forefront of the conservation work we do. 

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club 

Hope you all had a great Easter and 

enjoyed the goodies the weekend brings. 

An Anzac Tournament isbeing held in 

Christchurch onMonday in which some of 

our members are playing. The following 

Sunday we have our Club Women’s and 

Men’s Drawn Doubles. 

This Saturday, 23April, we are trialling 

play for members and the general public, 

following requests for weekend games. 

This will continue through the winter 

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at its Invermay campus, was recently named 

aFellow of Royal Society Te Aparangi, which 

recognises distinction in research, 

scholarship or the advancement of 

knowledge at the highest international 

standards. 

In acitation, the society said Dr Barratt 

pioneered internationally relevant research 

into the biosafety of introduced biocontrol 

agents for insect pests, which was now being 

widely applied domestically and 

internationally. 

‘‘A key example of impact is Barratt’s 

contribution to the identification and 

biosafety assessment of aparasitoid wasp for 

the biocontrol of clover root weevil. 

‘‘Through her vision and determination, 

Barratt has become aleader in the field, both 

in New Zealand and internationally.’’ 

Originally from the United Kingdom, Dr 

Barratt was born in the southeast of England 

and attended Durham University where she 

completed adegree in zoology and aPhd in 

entomology. 

She recalledher fatherbeing astrong 

influence on herbecominginterestedin 

science—and also the teacherwho took the 

❛‘‘I just knew then Ineeded to 

be involved in natural history ... 

and particularly insects. Iwas 

just fascinated❜ 

—Barbara Barratt 

class on naturewalks. 

‘‘I justloved it,’’ she said, recallinghow they 

would collect ‘‘things’’ and bringthem back to 

the classroom where they would thenwatch 

the ‘‘creepycrawlies’’. 

‘‘I justknew then Ineeded to be involved in 

natural history ...and particularly insects. I 

was just fascinated,’’ she said. 

Her degree wasaverytraditional, general 

degree and, whenshe wentontodoaPhD, she 

lookedatinsect behaviour. 

She arrived in NewZealandinthe late1970s 

as aNationalResearchAdvisory Councilpostdoctoral 

research fellow, basedatInvermay 

(which wasthen theMinistry of Agriculture 

and Fisheries), and laterjoinedthe staff. 

Initially, Dr Barratt had to get herhead 

aroundagriculture in NewZealandand 

inspectthe problems and it was all new to her. 

She was ‘‘blown away’’ so manyinsectshad 

not beendiscovered. 

She became ascientist and worked through 

the ranks to seniorscientistand then on to 

principal scientist. Shealso worked 

extensivelyinnative grassland ecosystems, 

resultinginanunderstandingofthe impacts of 

fireand agricultural development. 

Her workchanged overthe years from 

initially controlling pests with pesticides or 

other management methodsintobiological 

control. Insectpests could causeconsiderable 

lossesinpastoral production. 

She became particularly interested in the 

safety aspects of biological control and 

whetheritwas safe to bringbiological agents in 

fromoverseas. 

Mostofher worksince thenhad been 

Dr Barbara Barratt 

workingonthe impacts of biocontrol agents 

andhelping the EPA make better decisions 

aboutthe safety of agents. 

Over thelast1015 years,she hadbeen quite 

closelyassociated with colleagues at the 

University of Otago,where shewas an 

honoraryprofessor. 

Sheworked with postgraduatestudents, 

mainlyinthe botany department andalsowith 

some zoologystudents. 

Sheenjoyedworking withstudents, 

particularlypostgraduates, as they were 

enthusiastic andchallenged her. 

Shealsoenjoyed the association withstaff. 

Somethingthat had been very influential in 

hercareer was beingelected to the 

InternationalOrganisation for Biological 

Control. 

Shefinished last yearaftera12year 

involvementwith theglobal organisation, 

whichincluded fouryearterms as bothvicepresidentand 

president. 

Therewas much traveloverseas to meetings 

andalot of opportunitiesasaresultofher 

involvement whichhad beenhugelybeneficial 

to hercareer. 

It hadwidened her horizonsand she brought 

some of those experiences back to New 

Zealand. Therewas alsothe networking aspect 

as well. 

It wassatisfying knowingthe organisation 

wasbeingkeptactive and engaged, shesaid. 

Dr Barratt initially thought shewould 

probably onlystayinNew Zealandfor three 

years butshe found herself‘‘just so happy’’ 

here she realised shedid notwant to go backto 

theUK. 

‘‘It’s such awonderful place to liveand 

work,’’ shesaid. 

Sheenjoyedher workand felt honoured, 

flatteredand humbled aboutthe society’s 

recognition of her.~ODT 

Originally from the UK: 

Dr Barbara Barratt was born in the southeast of 

England and attended Durham University where 

she completed adegree in zoology and aPhd in 

entomology. 

She recalled her father being astrong influence 

on her becoming interested in science —and 

also the teacher who took the class on nature 

walks. 

‘‘I just loved it,’’ she said, recalling how they 

would collect ‘‘things’’ and bring them back to 

the classroom where they would then watch the 

‘‘creepy crawlies’’. 

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Late autumn is an ideal time to do afeed 

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for spring. 

On arecent Beef +Lamb New 

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Systems scientist Tom Fraser outlined 

the value of carrying out afeed budget to 

drive profitability and reduce farmer 

stress levels. 

He says afeed budget will identify 

deficits and surpluses and highlight any 

red flags so actions can be taken early. 

“Doing something is better than waiting 

for disaster to happen and every time 

you do afeed budget you will get better 

at it.” 

Farmers in different parts of the country 

are going into winter with different 

challenges.Many regions have had awet 

summer so feedquality could be an issue, 

otherareas are very dry andfacing feed 

deficits. Everyone is affected by Omicronrelated 

supplychain disruptions. 

All these challenges build astrong case 

for putting togetherafeed budget going 

into winter. 

Afeed budget allowdecisions to be 

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The information required to put 

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pasture covers (sward stickswill help 

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eye) and supplementary feed(grain,hay 

nitrogen). 

With all the necessary information on 

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important to include feed utilization 

whichwill vary depending on the quality 

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Aspreadsheet, availablethrough B 

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Winter is the easiest time to do afeed 

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qualityisimportant going to spring,rather 

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example, could be wheretwinbearing 

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Arable farmers arebeing 

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busy autumn sowing period. 

In the case of grass grub, 

FARresearcher Richard 

Chynoweth says in adry year, 

many eggs arelost to 

desiccation, but thisseason’s 

wetter than average December 

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eggs have survived and 

hatchedinto larvae. 

They’regoing to be tricky to 

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factors to consider, he says. 

“It's quite easy to find grass 

grub larvae now as the good 

feeding season means they are 

biggerthan they would usually 

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‘‘On theupside, this means 

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Grubby finds ...Grass grubs can decimate crops during awet season. 

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More pasture thatch than usual is creatingan 

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Bruce and 

Denise 

McPherson 

Bruce and Denise keep busywith real estate but balance inlots of 

fun timewith theirfamily. Bruce likes the challenge ofkeeping up 

with his two sons, whether it’s atthe gym, on abike, or boating 

in the summer. Denise used to ride horses competitively and has 

judged internationally forseveral years. Maybe their granddaughter 

will love horse riding or followthe boys with motorbikes? 

There’s never adull moment living life tothe fullest. 

027 438 4250 •bruce.mcpherson@raywhite.com 

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

Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Town To Country 

AUCTION -FINAL NOTICE 

4Millibrook Place, Tinwald 

Park Like Family Home 

Atruly beautiful family home situated on1373 sqm of immaculately presented lawn and garden. The 

househas afloor area of 254 sqm withaseamless, open plan living design includingthree bedrooms with 

an ensuite to the master bedroom, two bathrooms and an office. Spacious double garage with entry and 

exit doors for easy access to vehicles etc. Plenty of room inside and out with apark like setting that has 

to be seen to be believed. Set inapeaceful location. 

•3spacious bedrooms 

•double garage 

•office space 

•2bathrooms 

•large section 

This house will be auctioned on site, Saturday 23rd April at 11am. 

Call Jarrod Ross today toview this beautiful and spacious home. 

3 2 2 

AUCTION: on site, this Saturday 23rd April at 

11am (unless sold prior) 

View: By Appointment 

remaxtowntocountry.co.nz/TTC1048 

Jarrod Ross |027 259 4644 

jarrod.ross@remax.co.nz 

RE/MAX Town to Country 

remaxtowntocountry.co.nz | Each office independently owned and operated 

Town to Country Real Estate Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008 

OFFICE: Lake Hood Drive, Lake Hood 

0800 REMAX T2C or 0800 736 298

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OPEN HOME 

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•Verynicely positioned 

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OffersOver$265,000 

12B Churchill Avenue 

ID: W730 

Desirable townhouse situatedinasoughtafterAllentonlocation. Well presented, sunnyaspect, two 

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2 1 1 

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Three bedroom property 

with open plan living. 

Easy care section with garage 

pluscarport. 

Freshly painted, roughcast 

exterior and aluminium 

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An excellentfirsthome or 

investmentopportunity. 

Enquiries Over $349,000 

3 1 2 

ID: M107 

First Home Or Develop? 

This property has real 

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Situatedonthe outskirtsof 

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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Built foraFamily! 

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! 

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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

THURSDAY 21ST APRIL 

85 Racecourse Road, Methven 5:30-6:15pm 3 2 1 MVN30029 

SATURDAY 23RD APRIL 

360 Havelock Street,Ashburton 9:45-10:15am 3 2 2 AHB30248 

24 Trellech Place, Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 3 1 2 AHB30148 

59 Oxford Street,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 1 1 AHB30242 

37 Geoff Geering Dve, Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 4 2 2 AHB30244 

1/63 Short Street,Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 2 1 1 AHB30252 

85 Racecourse Road, Methven 11:30-12:15pm 3 2 1 MVN30029 

1/19 Tancred Street,Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 2 1 1 AHB30243 

63 Glassworks Road, Ashburton 12:00-1:00pm Sections AHB30181 

13 Hillier Place, Ashburton 1:00-1:30pm 3 1 2 AHB30255 

SUNDAY 24THAPRIL 

21/1242 RiverRoad, Ashburton 11:00-12:00pm 2 1 1 AHB20605 

63 Glassworks Road, Ashburton 12:00-1:00pm Sections AHB30181 

360 Havelock Street, Ashburton 

What more could you need? This property has been 

lovingly renovated to suit todays modern lifestyle. 

*3Bedrooms Plus Office 

*Two Bathrooms &TwoToilets 

*New Carpet &Paint 

*Double Garage andNewSealed Driveway 

*New Roof &Guttering and Double Glazed 

*Centrally Located Residential “B” within the Avenues 

SetDate of Sale 

closing 26 April 2022, at 

3:00pm (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday9:45 -10:15am 

3 2 2 

Armand vander Eik 


rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30248 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

1/63 Short 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. Asingle garage completes the package. 

rwashburton.co.nz/AH30252 



closing 27 April 2022, at 


View 


ChrissyMilne 

027 290 6606 

37 Geoff Geering Drive, Ashburton 

4 2 2 

13 Hillier Place, Ashburton 

3 1 2 

Turn Keyready 4bedroom plus media/office located in one 

of Ashburtons desired locations at Geoff Geering Drive. A 

fabulous qualitybuilt Grant Love home situated onaexcellent 

family sized section is available.The sun will be shining in your 

wonderful open plan living/dining and executive kitchen. 


Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

ForSale 

Offers over$810,000 

View 


Lynne Bridge 

027 410 6216 

*3 double bedrooms with ample storage 

*Built to capture all daysun 

*Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge 

*Summerhill Stone 

*Double garage plus carport 

*Quiet cul-de-sac 




closing 10 May2022, at 


View 

Saturday1:00 -1:30pm 

ChrissyMilne 

027 290 6606 

Kim Miller 


027 236 8627 

Denise Russell 


027 432 9717 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 

Cheryl Fowler 


027 461 2614 

Margaret Feiss 



ShirleyFitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Carey VonLubke 

Property Manager 

027 697 6948 

Armand vander Eik 



Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Mike Grant ncre 



Mark Totty 



BruceMcPherson 


027 438 4250 

Denise McPherson 


027 242 7677 

Janene McDowell 

Property Manager 

027 287 3388 

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

rwashburton.co.nz 

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032


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 

Saturday 10.30 -11.00am 

ljhooker.co.nz/6MHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

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 

By Appointment 

ljhooker.co.nz/6RHYK 

Agent 

Julie Srhoy 021 354 885 

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 


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 


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 

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 

Saturday 11.15 -11.45am 

ljhooker.co.nz/71HYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

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 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

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 

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 

LEST WE 

Forget 

Julie Srhoy 

Sales &Listings 


Manu Otene 

Sales &Listings 

022 308 6885 

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

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RESULTS 


41 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

Monday Evening April 11th, 

Flaxmere &King Trophies, 1st 

Karen Chettleburg &Janine 

Havis, 2nd Amanda Evans & 

Bernie Jopson, 3rd Averil 

Leckey &George Brown, 4th 

Anita Field &Bruce Leighton, 

5th Amanda Watson &Dee 

Murdoch, 6th Gladys &Noel 

Baker. Tuesday Evening April 

12th, Robinson Trophy 1st 

Judith Edmond &Maryke 

Blignault, 2nd David Sewell & 

Debbie SeddonSewell, 3rd 

Jason Vannini &Mary 

Buckland, 4th Jan de Jong & 

Rosemary McLaughlin, 5th 

Trish Small &Val Palmer, 6th 

Bill Kolkman &Pat Jordan. 

Wednesday Afternoon April 

13th, Valetta Trophy 1st =Sue 

Rosevear &Kay Robb and Mary 

Buckland &Trish Small, 2nd = 

Val Palmer &Ian Doel and 

Rosemary McLaughlin &Judith 

Edmond, 3rd Rewa Kyle &Bev 

Turton, 4th Beth McIlraith & 

Maree Moore, 5th Johnny 

Wright &Roy Keeling. 

Thursday Evening April 14th, 

Duplicate N/S 1st Judith 

Edmond &Maree Moore, 2nd 

Mike Holdaway &Rosemary 

McLaughlin, 3rd Trish Small & 

Maryke Blignault, E/W 1st 

Audrey Rooney &Bev Turton, 

2nd Linda Baker &Pat Jordan, 

3rd Wendy &Eric Parr. 

Ashburton Golf Club 9Holers 

Round 3Marion Marshall 

Trophy (Best Net) sponsored by 

Hotel Ashburton are: Winner, 

Chris Anderson (32), followed 

by Muriel Morgan (34) and 

Gavin Johnston (35). Smith & 

Church Gobblers were scored 

by Fairlie Matsinger &Colin 

Fleming. 

Ashburton Golf Club 

Keig Cup &Coasters Cup 

(Greensome) 16 April 

Radius Care &Winners of the 

Keig Cup: Blair and Karl 

Snowball 66.5 Nett. Winners of 

the Coasters Cup: Paul May and 

Ken Clucas 65 Nett 2nd (Keig 

Cup) Dannie Oosutihazen & 

Danielle King 67.5 Nett 2nd 

(Coasters Cup) Paddy Bradford 

&Rob Coyle 66.5 Nett Other 

good scores were; Greg 

Fleming &Tom Bird 67.5, Brad 

&Matt Fallaver 68.5, Adrian & 

Wendy Hopwood 68.5, Gavin 

Douglas &Karen McRae 68.5 by 

alot from Sharon Bradford & 

Hilary Lovett 68.5. Two’s: Karl 

Snowball, Brent Smith, Dave 

Fisher, Steve Richards & 

Sebastian McMillan. Nearest 

The Pins: Hole 4# 3Stooges 

“Brown Bombers”: Hilary 

Lovett, Hole 8# South Island 

Seeds &Processing Co: Hilary 

Lovett. Hole 12# Value Plus: 

Sebastian McMillan, Hole 14# 

Dock’s Seafood Bar &Grill: 

Greg Fleming, Hole 6# Hamish 

Niles Shout: Karl Snowball 

Hole 9# Tong’s Thai: Karen 

McRae, Tinwald Tavern Bonus 

Spot Prize: Paul May 

HARVEY BAKEHOUSE 9 

Hole Competition: Stableford 

1st: Harvey Bakehouse Winner: 

Linda Baker 23pts, 2nd: Chris 

Anderson 20pts, 3rd Sam 

Prince 20pts, 4th Jamie Stone 

18pts, 5th Terry O’Reilly 18pts. 

Womens Golf 

April 9&19: Aorangi Home 

Links, Jan McArthur –69, 

Jacqui Welch, Rhonda 

Gallagher, Vicki Moore –72on 

c/b, Nearest the Pins: No 4 

Chevalier Farm Ltd –Kay Fox, 

No 8Samantha Rose Flowers – 

Jenn Shepherd, No 12 Lynn’s 

small Salon –Daphne Hinton, 

No 14 Todd’s of Ashburton – 

Wendy Parr, No 18 2nd Shot – 

Ellenor Sullivan, Two’s 

Jenn Shepherd –No8,Wendy 

Parr –No14. 

Allenton Bowling Club 

April 3the Barr Memorial 

was played for results were as 

follows: 1st Bruce Henderson, 

Bill Clarke 3wins 16 ends 28 

points, 2nd Murray Smallridge, 

Evan Pearce 2wins 14 ends 29 

points, 3rd Marty Watson, Nic 

Andrews 2wins 14 ends 24 

points. April 9rollup format 

was progressive pairs, results 

were as follows: leads 1st Des 

Schmack 3wins, 2nd Trevor 

Johnson 2wins, Skips, 1st Dick 

Smitheram 1win 2Draws, 2nd 

Equal GDowie/P Dury 2wins 14 

ends, Sunday 10th April the 

Rickard Cup results were: 1st 

Graeme Bishop, Donalda 

Watson, Ian McKay 3wins 15 

ends 34 points, 2nd Bruce 

Hopwood, Kelvyn O’Connor, 

Betty Beck 2wins 13 ends 

27points, 3rd Jock O’Connor, 

Marty Watson, Trish Clarke 2 

wins 13 ends 23 points. 

Also drawn was the Easter 

raffle thanks to all. 1st prize R 

Bennett, 2nd RHeads, 3rd D 

McDonnell, 4th CO’Connor. 

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2468022

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Weddings,21st, 

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Sound Systems &Lighting Hire 

Phone DJ Dave 

03 308 5106 

027 251 0015 

www.soundmanagement.co.nz 

2447382 

•Manufacturer and supplier of 

Rylock aluminium windows and doors 

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warmer,quieter home 

Forafreequote, contactDavid &Lorayne Oakley 

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8A John Street,Ashburton 

2447381 

RESIDENTIAL & 

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Phone Quentin andPhil on 

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NEAT GARDENS 

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2461568 

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2461478 

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*Commercial 

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2461554 

2461566 

•Restoration 

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• MagWheel Repairs &Painting 

16 Cass Street,Ashburton. 03 308 0387 

johnsons.panelpaint@gmail.com 

www.johnsonspanelpaint.co.nz 

115 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton 

Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354 

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2447388 

PETFOOD SUPPLY 

Fresh &frozenfood available 

Beef &wild gamemince 

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2457651 

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P: 03 308 1440 C: 027 768 4058 

robinbj@xtra.co.nz 

2461569

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Lubes WOF 

Allmechanical repairs 

TRIANGLE 

GARAGE LTD 

Victoria Street, 

TheTriangle,Ashburton 

Phone: (03) 308 6772 

2461605 

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Prompt Service Guaranteed 

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LED lighting systems 

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Call 021 576 044 

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LOCAL MOBILE 

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0800 4 A GEEK 

CANNOT BEUSED INCONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER 

Forall your tyre requirements, 

see the localexperts 

•Wheel alignments 

•Wheel balancing 

2461603 

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Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies) 

2461571 

2460135 

Retrofit Double Glazing 

Aluminium Windows and 

Doors Replacement 

Glass ShowerEnclosures 

Glass Splashbacks and more 

027 279 6771 

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We offer the following: 

• Gutter and DownpipeCleaning • Weed Spraying 

• Moss,Mouldand Lichen Spraying • Spider Proofing 

• Gorse and BroomSpraying • FenceLineSpraying 

• Chimney/Flue Cleaning $90 • Heat Pump Service$90 

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ON GUTTER AND DOWNPIPE CLEANING 

Call Allan on 027 209 5026 an let us know howwecan help 

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• regular full house cleans 

• one off spring cleans 

• farm houses 

• builders cleans 

• 

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ASHBURTON 

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Experts in glass 

308-3918 

214Wills Street 


www.ashburtonglass.co.nz 

office@ashburtonglass.co.nz 

Ash Solar Power 

South Island 

www.ashsolarpower.com 

2461484 

•CARS •4WDs •CAMPERVANS 

Automotive 

Diagnostics & 

Servicing 

03 308 6646 

•Automotiveservicing,repairs 

and diagnostics 

•Latest scan tools and 

servicedata 

•All makes and models including 

European and Japanese 

•Vehicle transportand recovery 

TheBig Blue Shed 

CnrJohn &McLean Street,Ashburton 

Computer/Tech Help 

Need personalised help with your 

computer programs or backups? 

Trouble with your –PC–iPhone/iPad 

–printer –network –electronic stuff? 

Iwill 

come to you. 

Special price for Seniors 

Apple and Windows logos belong to their respective companies 

2461487 

Call Frank 021-120-9292 

MSc (Electronic Engineering) 

EFTPOS available 

Painting/Plastering 

Business relocatedfromnorth island owner operated 

forover20years -interior &exterior painting,roofs, 

fences,interior plaster.Buying or selling? 

We offer free advicetoachieve maximum potential 

of your residential or commercial property. 

Anyjob small or big 

Tony Schmidt Painter Ltd 

027 328 3124 2461602 

Our authorised techniciansns 

service and repair all 

makes and models of 

sewing machines and 

overlockers 

OPEN 7DAYS9.30am -4.30pm 

Main South Road, Tinwald Ashburton | Phone 307 6277 

www.anniesquilts.co.nz 

2447565 

Protect what 

youvalue the 

smartway 

Manage your 

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anywhere, anytime 

Call 0800 788 393 

57 Dobson Street,Ashburton 

www.masterguard.co.nz 

HartleyCurd 021 328 301 

Keeping our communitysafefor over25years 

2447569


NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 

Anglers, stick to rules 


ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 

Closetoone in ten anglers 

checkedbyCentral South 

IslandFish&Game arenoncompliant 

with sports fishing 

regulations. 

With more than five 

months of the sports fishing 

season completed,the 

CentralSouth Island Fish & 

GameCouncil (CSI Fish & 

Game) is disappointed with 

the eight percentnoncompliance 

its ranging team 

has encountered. 

Since October 2021 there 

have been 592anglers 

interviewed by rangers,with 

48 offenders encountered. 

The most common offence 

was fishing withoutavalid 

sports fishinglicence. 

Other offences were: using 

more than one rod,fishing 

out of season, beingmore 

than 15 metres from their 

rod, fishing for searun 

salmon without salmon 

endorsement,failure to 

produce searun salmon 

endorsement whensalmon 

fishing, exceeding the daily 

bag limit, causinginjury to 

released fish and using 

illegal bait. 

CSI Fish &Game 

compliance coordinator 

Hamish Stevens said eight 

percent noncompliance was 

higherthannormal andit 

was ‘‘disappointingthatthis 

many anglers are notsticking 

to the rules. Regulations are 

putinplacetoprotect 

fisheries and ensure that the 

Deliverers Wanted! 

Need some extracash?? 

Whynot get fit earning it! 

Be partofadynamic team from areputable and 

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material andnewspapers 

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Interested? 

Forfurther details contact: 

deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 

Please include your name, 

address and contactdetails 

Fishing rules protect the fisheries for future generations. 

harvest is sustainableso that 

future generations of anglers 

can enjoy the fishing 

experience.’’ 

All anglers who target 

trout, salmon,perch and 

other sports fish in 

freshwater are required 

under the Conservation Act 

1987tohold avalid sports 

fishing licenceand adhere to 

the sportsfishing 

regulations. 

Anglersneedtocheck 

their regulation guides and 

ensure they adhere to the 

rules, which can differ 

betweenwaterways. 

Thesports fishing 

regulation guide is available 

on theFish &GameNew 

We requirehonest,reliable people, 

aged11orover, 

in your area NOW! 

Zealand website and at various 

sports stores around the 

region. 

Anglers who have further 

queries on regulations should 

clarifythem by contacting 

their local Fish &Game office. 

Mr Stevens said anglers who 

choose to fishwithout a 

licence or otherwise break the 

rules could expect to have 

their gear seized andend up in 

court. ‘‘So it's not arisk worth 

taking, and it is muchcheaper 

and less stressful to simplyget 

alicence andfollow the rules,’’ 

he said. 

CSIFish &Game rangers 

look forward to meeting plenty 

of compliant anglers enjoying 

their fishing this autumn. 

2475270 

2473582 

Born Free –The OscarWinners 

May26th –28th 7-30pm, 29th 2pm 

Adult $35 /Senior $31.50* 

Born Free marks the 90th anniversary 

of the AcademyAwardssotocelebrate 

this eventwewill presentmanyofthe 

greatOscar winning or nominatedsongs. 

We have lined up the best singers and 

talentedensemble to bring youanevent 

to remember. 

TomSainsbury–SnapchatDue Live 

Sunday12th June 7-30pm 

Alltickets GA $69* 

He’s hitting the road with his brand new 

showSnapchatDude Live! and no stone 

will be leftunturned in his quest to poke 

fun at New Zillunders.Famous fortaking 

the mickey out of politicians like Paula 

Bennett and Simon Bridges,aswellas 

his lifeasGingerbread the cat, Tomwill 

certainly make youlaugh. 

MatarikiGlowShow 

Thursday30th June 

10am 0-5 years $13.50/ 

11-30am 6-12 years $15.50 

TheMatarikiGlowShowisback with an all 

new giant–scale puppet show. Theglow 

in the darkcharacters aregetting ready to 

celebrate the first evernationwide Matariki 

holidaywith even morecharacters in a 

showthatisbigger,better and brighter. 

TheBoss –Bruce Springsteen TributeShow 

Wednesday14th September 7-30pm 

A-Reserve $65 /B-Reserve$55* 

Four years in the making “The Boss”is 

tuned to perfection bringing youathree 

hour world–class showfeaturing the 

entireBornInThe USA album plus more 

than twenty of the Boss’s greatest hits. 

Enjoysome of the best songs ever written 

in rock nrollhistory. 

03 307 2010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700 

admin@ateventcentre.co.nz 

WANTED TO BUY 

ASHBURTON Scrap Metal 

Recyclers buy heavy metal 

etc. Free light-grade metal 

in-yard dumping 9am-5pm 

weekdays &9.30-11.30am 

Saturdays. 117 Alford Forest 

Rd, (behind 

PlaceMakers). Phone 03 

308 8033 or 027 249 6625. 

SELL 

SELL Meadow Hay. Small 

bales, top quality. $10. per 

bale. Ph 027 602 4885. 

SHOTGUNS x2 (pump), 22 

Rifle BA, Ex army web 

slings, Electric chainsaw. 

Phone 021 140 1392. 

SHOTGUN - Winchester 

Field Sporter, 12 gauge 

XTR. As new. Please 

phone 027 640 3981 

PINECONES. Good quality 

$6. per bag. Delivery in 

urban area, $1per bag. 

Minimum 3 bags. Phone 

Murray 029 236 7723. An 

Ashburton Menzshed Project. 

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 

Delivered to over 15,950 homes everyweek 

Phone 308 7664 l office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

199 Burnett Street,Ashburton 

2470268 

2468593 

*Servicefees apply 

FIREWOOD 

OLD Man Pine. Very dry, well 

split. $400. 4m 3 trailer, 

delivered Ashburton to 

Hinds. Ph 027 444 4521. 

FIREWOOD 

OFFCUTS 

$140 per cord 

GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$120 per cord 

SCREENED 

SLABWOOD 

$150 per cord 

3CORD GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$350 per cord 

C.O.D. in town 

Adams Sawmill 

Malcolm McDowell Rd 

Phone 

308-3595 

2459956


SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT 

JobOpportunities 

Marketing and Engagement Coordinator 

Promoteour exhibitionsand programmes to the communityand ensurethat 

our visitor experienceissecondtonone. 

CommunicationsManager 

Lead our team who drives, delivers andinfluences how we connect withour 

community and communicate with our employees. Whether you’re front 

footing the unexpected, or working with the Executive team to share our 

stories,thisrole will provide task diversity and growthopportunities. 

To find out more about these 

vacancies and what the Ashburton 

District Council has to offer you -go 

to our website. 

Applications forthese positions close 

on Monday,25April 2022. 

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers 

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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. 

TRADE &SERVICES 



ALTERATIONS; Sewing FIRE Extinquisher sales and MULCHING/Mulcher available 

mending and trouser hemming, 

servicing. On farm/ 

for lifestyle blocks. 

curtain alterations contractors - trucks/trac- 

Tidying, roadsides, tree 

and curtain making. Call tors/balers/combines/cars/ trimming, sections. Call 

Michelle on 027 352 7248. boats/caravans etc. Phone JCR Livestock Services 

BUILD work to do? Contact Mack at Doors and More on Division 027 267 1959. 

Kiwi Building and Maintenance 

Ltd. Alterations, 

PAINTER for all your painting 

027 396 0361. 

FLY control and spider 

Renovations, New builds 

needs. No job too small, 

proofing. For all your 

and repairs. Qualified 

inside or outside. Professional, 

friendly service. 

domestic and industrial 

Tradesmen. Phone Cawte 

pest control needs phone 

027 418 7955. 

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or 

AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest 027 200 1619. 

BUILDER : Specialising in Control on 03 308 8147 or 

home renovations and 027 432 5447 

repair work. We also do 

PLASTERING 

decks, fences and retaining, 

plastering and painting, all your household removal &COATINGS 

FURNITURE Removals. For 

gardening, landscaping needs - urban, rural, lifestyle, 

office relocations - Rockcote. Waterproofing. 

and tree removal. Call 

Lindsay 027 230 0205 call Nudges Furniture Texture/Specialist 

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful Removals, phone 027 224 

Coatings. 

equipment and fast drying. 0609. 

The Finishing Company 

Upholstery, mats and rugs. 

GARDENING, mowing, 03 307 8870 

Experienced owner/operator. 

Phone John Cameron 

2450092 

pruning, fertilising, projects 

or general spruce ups? Call 

at Supersucker. 027 435 

SUN Control Window Tinting: 

Andrew at Spruce Gardens 

1042. 

Privacy, UV, glare, heat 

to get the job done right. control for homes, offices 

CARPET 2YOU -for all your 027 765 2899 or 03 307 and cars. Phone Craig 

flooring needs. Supplier 1693. 

Rogers 307 6347, www. 

and installer of carpet and sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz windowtinter.co.nz, member 

of Master Tinters NZ. 

vinyl, re-stretch and repair, 

carpet cleaning. Phone GUTTER Cleaning. Using a 

Mike Gill 027 491 4210. vacuum system to clean TILING - For all your tiling 

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning, out the debris is a faster requirements including kitchen 

splash backs, flooring 

servicing Ashburton and and cleaner process. Call 

surrounding districts, $70 Allan on 027 209 5026. etc. (Full water proofing) 

per chimney. Phone LAWN Mowing. No job too Call Kevin on 027 496 

Rodney on 03 324 2999 small. Call Les Smith, From 8314. 

and leave amessage. The Ground Up, for acompetitive 

quote. Ph 027 840 

CHIMNEY Sweep - for a 

TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV 

professional service call 

block, glare, heat control, 

0201 or 03 308 1500. 

Dan McKerrow, Chimney 

safety, security, privacy, 

Sweep and Repairs on 021 LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs. frosting films, solar protective 

window films. Free 

118 7580. 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

COMPUTER Problems? For bifold door roller repairs. quotes, 20 years local service. 

Phone 0800 368 468 

prompt reliable computer Mobile service. Call Nigel at 

servicing and laser engraving, 

contact Kelvin, KJB 7104. 

tintawindow.co.nz 

Doors and More on 027 516 now, Bill Breukelaar, www. 

Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot 

Place, Ashburton. Phone 

308 8989. SuperGold discount 

card accepted. 

ASHBURTON SANDBLASTING 

COMPUTER repairs, sales, 

LIMITED 

training, setup wirelessnetworks, 

spyware 

cleanup. On-site day or FOR: Mobile Sandblasting 

evening. Low fees. Call 

Painting 

Robin Johnstone, Networks OF: Structural Steel 

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308 

1440 or 027 768 4058. 

Trailers 

CONCRETE Services - 

Farm Machinery 

Driveways, paths, patios, 

Car Parts 

mowing edging. Decorative 

Concrete Specialist operating 

locally with 30 years 

Concrete, Brick Rendering 

Shipping Containers 

experience. No job too big 

or small. Contactless service 

offered. Phone Paul 

021 152 1966. 

Free quotes -Competitive rates 

Phone Kurt 027 332 4549 or Neil 0274 362 900 

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication, 

farm equipment 

service and maintenance, 

WOF repairs, machining TURN THE PAGE TO VIEW 

and welding. Odd jobs a 

speciality. Mobile workshop. 

Can Collect. Phone 

MORE CLASSIFIEDS 

Malcolm 0274 754 241. 

2450863 

EngagementAdvisor: 

to supportattendance 

This is afixed-termposition of up to 20 hours per 

week forthe 2022 school year. 

Ideal commencementisfor the 

beginning of Term 2(2May 2022). 

Although the position is term-time only,flexibilityis 

required to work within times thatmeet theneeds 

of the families. 

Therole is to supportwhānau overcome 

barriers to regular school attendanceand 

achievementand liaise between 

schools and whānau. 

Thesuccessful applicantmustundertake Police 

vetting requirements. 

Applicationsclose noon, Friday29April 2022. 

Forinformation package enquiries and 

applications please contact 

Jodee Ross,Principal’s Secretary, AshburtonCollege 

at rj@ashcoll.school.nz 

Application is by wayofletterof 

application and CV. 

Ref:ENGAD22 

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 

FOR LEASE 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

2475976 

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 

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. 

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,thenplease email 

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. 




Plains Rotary 

LINSEED STRAW 

$7 per smallbale or 

$40 medium square, delivered. 

Harvested this year. 

Fordetails and ordering go to 

https://plainsrotary.org.nz/linseed-straw-order/ 

or phone Philip 0278 247050 

2476436 

2476342

CLASSIFIEDS 


PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

HospiceMid Canterbury 

Dealing withalifelimiting illness? 

We can supportyou and 

your family to make 

everyday count. 

Allservices arefree. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 email manager@hospicemc.nz 

www.hospicemc.nz facebook hospicemidcanterbury 

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. 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

MEMORIAL SERVICES 

2450058 

SMALL, Frederick James (Jim). 

— Memorial for Jim Small. 

Please join us for aMemorial to 

celebrate Jim (Frederick 

James) Small, on Friday, April 

29, from 11 a..m-2 p.m., at Celtic 

Rugby Clubrooms, 46 Keenan's 

Road, Ashburton. All welcome. 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTER HOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal 

hours please phone your general practiceteam, 

24/7, to speak with ahealth professional who 

will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor 

wheretogoifyou need urgentcare. 

If youdon’t have aregular general practice, 

call any GPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephone health advice. 

All non-residents and visa holders please bring your 

passporttoyour surgeryappointment. 

New Zealanders to bring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex, 

East Street will be open on ... 

Saturday from 9am until 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until 1pm 

Public holidays from 10am until 1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open: 

MondaytoFriday, 9am until 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice 

Phone the Healthline on 0800 611 116 

Brought 

toyouby 

CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755 

LASER HAIRREMOVAL AND REJUVENATION 

Expert and painless hair 

removal using the latest 

laser technology 

Facial rejuvenation 

and body contouring 

with Ulfit 

0270 

550 8088 www.lightroom.co.nz 

TheConsortium, 

Unit 2, TheMall, Methven 

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 

CARS FOR SALE 

2472311 

SUZUKI Jimny JXB 2014, 

Silver, manual 5 speed. 

One lady owner. 41,000km, 

WOF, Rego, service history. 

Excellent condition 

inside and out. $14,990. 

Phone 027 470 9294. 

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 

Peter Blacklow 

Call andtalk to the people who know . . . 

PETE’S 

PICK 

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs 

&maintenance. Kerrick hot &cold waterblasters &industrial vacuumcleaners. 

Esseti welders &accessories. Stockists and distributors of Trailer Equipment. 

Locally owned &operated family business for 69 years 

ASHBURTON 

South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 

Email office@blacklows.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522 

At the Cancer Societyweknowhow acancerdiagnosis can 

affectevery aspectofyourlifeand we areheretohelp. 

Ourservices arefreeand confidential. 

If youorsomeone youcareabout hascancer 

please contactusfor supportand information. 

Nau MaiKiTeKorero Wewelcomeyour call 

2470814 

MidCanterburyCentre 

Phone: 307 7691 

Facebook:@CancerSocietyMC 

www.cancernz.org.nz 

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 

HINDS SUB-BRANCH 

CommemorativeServiceatHinds Hall at 10am 

Held outside beside Squash Club 

and Davison Room. 

MAYFIELD &DISTRICTS 

Cancelled 

METHVEN SUB-BRANCH 

Cancelled 

RAKAIA 

Please assemble at 10.00am followedby 

the Commemorativeserviceatthe Rakaia 

CommunityCentre10.15am 

wreath laying servicetofollow. 

2475919 

HiKOKI 

36V 5PieceCombo Kit 

TradeZone exclusive! 

See in-storethe extensiverange 

this quality kithas to offer. 

$1449+GST KC365TZ(GRZ) 

Anzac Day 

Service 

Ealing Hall 

Monday25th April 2022 

9.15am 

Followedbyamorning tea, please bring aplate 

All welcome 

ANZAC DAY 

HINDS COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE 

10am, Hinds Hall 

(outside the Davison Room) 

20 Rogers Street,Hinds 

Please parkatthe frontofthe building 

and walk around to the Davison Room. 

No vehicle access past the cones. 

If wetwewill move inside. 

FRIENDLYADULTCATS 

Special priceof 

$ 

120 

Fully vaccinated, 

spayedand neutered 

Food donations appreciated 

Tuesday-Saturday 

9:30am -noon 

Phone 308 4432 or 

027 332 9286 


2476393 

We encourage social distancing and maskwearing. 

DuetoCovid therewill be NO sharedmorning tea. 

Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury and 

the Ashburton Youth Council inaugural Youth 

Volunteering Recognition Awards. Thereare three 

categories for nominations -Community &Social 

Service, Cultural &Environmental and Sport. 

These awards acknowledge and honour young 

people in the Ashburton District who are 

volunteering. 

Nomination forms are available from Community 

House Mid Canterbury, 44 Cass St Ashburton, 

emailing the Manager of Volunteering Mid & 

South Canterbury – manager-midc@vmsc.org. 

nz or Methven IHub, 160 Main Street, Methven. 

Nominations close 14th May2022 

2475583 

Kindly sponsored by 

2476497 

180216 

2468920 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Thur 21st,Fri 22nd, 

Sat23rd, Sun 24th, Mon25th, 

Tues 26th &Wed 27th 

10.00 TheBad Guys 

PG 

10.00 Cinderella and the Little Sorcerer PG 

11.45 Elizabeth 

12.00 Sonic 2 

PG 

1.35 TheLast Bus 

M 

2.20 TheBad Guys 

PG 

2.20 TheDuke 

MM 

4.20 Morbius 

5.15 Sonic 2 

PG 

6.20 TheUnbearableWeightofMassive TalentR13 

7.30 FantasticBeasts 3 M 

8.15 TheLost City 

M 

NO COMPS 

Bad Guys, Cinderella and the 

Little Sorcerer,Elizabeth, 

TheLastBus,The Lost City, 

TheUnbearable Weight of 

MassiveTalent. 

(Cinderella -all tickets 

at kids’prices) 

RANGITATA 

DIVERSION RACE 

CLOSED FOR 

MAINTENANCE 

From: 

Monday25April - 

Tuesday17May 

2022 

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 

MEETINGS 

Mid Canterbury 

Children’sTrust 

AGM 

Thursday, 

19 May2022 

Borough School 

Office 

at 7.30pm 

All welcome 

Ashburton Pipe 

Band 

AGM 

Tuesday, 10th May 

2022 

7.30 pm 

Pipe Band Hall, 

Creek Road, 


2473457 

2476441 

All welcome 

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