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2 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>21</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
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Group presents water plan<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayor Neil Brownhas<br />
joined mayors and chief executives<br />
representing the32 member councils<br />
of Communities 4Local Democracy<br />
He hapori mō te Manapori (C4LD) in<br />
Wellington to present politicians<br />
with aplan for three watersreform<br />
that could gainwide support.<br />
The mayors presented their<br />
10point plantothe Minister for<br />
Local Government Nanaia Mahuta<br />
and Department of Internal Affairs<br />
officials, as well asGreen Partyco<br />
Leaders MaramaDavidson and<br />
James Shaw, andGreenMPEugenie<br />
Sage.<br />
Thegroup hadalreadypresented<br />
its models to National Party and<br />
ACT.<br />
Mr Brownsaid people in the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> district had given aclear<br />
message they were notinsupport of<br />
government’s reformmodel and<br />
wanted the process stopped.<br />
“We’ve spent alot of money over<br />
the years to make sure ourthree<br />
watersinfrastructureismaintained<br />
toahighstandard.Thiscouncilhas<br />
alongheldpolicytorenew pipes<br />
and other infrastructure before<br />
theybreak, and to plan aheadfor<br />
growth.<br />
‘‘In thepast18months we’ve<br />
replaced the wastewaterpipes<br />
under the<strong>Ashburton</strong> Riverthat<br />
leadtoour treatmentfacility at<br />
NEW<br />
RELEASE<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> mayor Neil Brown<br />
Wilkins Road, andput in newsewer<br />
lines from BridgeStreet thatwill<br />
capturethe hundreds of newhomes<br />
to bebuilt that areainthe near<br />
future.”<br />
Ongoingupgradestodrinking<br />
water,including newmembrane<br />
treatmentplants approved for<br />
Methvenand Mt Somers,and<br />
highlighted thecouncil's<br />
commitment to delivering quality<br />
services to the community.<br />
2388023<br />
<strong>21</strong>2 East Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 308 8309<br />
IDEALS ARE LIKE STARS ... by Angela Walker<br />
Ideals AreLike Stars is the remarkable true storyofYvetteWilliams,atrailblazing<br />
young athletewho defied the odds to wingold in the long jump at the Helsinki<br />
Olympics in 1952. Thefirst New Zealand woman to win an Olympic gold medal,a<br />
feat not repeatedfor fortyyears.<br />
Well-known forher rigorous training,down-to-earth natureand sense of humour,<br />
Yvettewas the epitome of the Kiwi sporting hero-humble,hardworking and<br />
dedicated -who wonthe hearts of the nation. To this day<br />
she is regarded as anationaltreasureand her storyis<br />
destined to inspiremanyyoung Kiwi athletes to followin<br />
her wake.<br />
Author Angela Walker has written aremarkably intimate<br />
narrativeaccountofthe lifeofone of our nation’s<br />
finest athletes.This is along overdue celebration of an<br />
extraordinarysporting lifeand a<br />
highly engaging chronicle of a<br />
young woman’s quest forexcellence.<br />
He saidwhile othercouncils<br />
needed assistance with three<br />
waters services, the currentmodel<br />
proposed by government was notfit<br />
forpurpose andhehoped ministers<br />
wouldlistencarefullytofeedback.<br />
“Weall want safe drinkingwater<br />
andsoweare keen to work with<br />
government on asolution that<br />
worksfor everyone. We mustkeep<br />
the twoway discussion going.”<br />
Manawatu District mayor andC4LD<br />
chair Helen Worboyssaid thatthe<br />
group is keen to workwith all parties<br />
to ensure any reforms have the broad<br />
base of support neededfor major<br />
longterm infrastructure investment.<br />
“The proposals we’ve broughttothe<br />
table enable the Government to<br />
deliver on all its aims, create<br />
opportunitiesfor strong andlasting<br />
partnerships and deliver safe,<br />
sustainable and affordable water<br />
services forall New Zealand,” she<br />
said.<br />
“They enable us build on existing<br />
partnerships and forge new<br />
relationships with Mana Whenua at a<br />
local level that consider codesign<br />
and partnership arrangements to<br />
acknowledge and enable TeTiriti<br />
based pathways at alocal and<br />
regional level.<br />
“They also provide forthe<br />
continuation of local influence and<br />
community propertyrights.’’<br />
Margaret grateful for support<br />
DANIEL.TOBIN<br />
@ashburtoncorier.co.nz<br />
MargaretRitchie, 85, had ascare<br />
recently when she was involved in a<br />
car accident andshe wanted to pass<br />
on her thanks to the locals who came<br />
to her assistance.<br />
In December last year Margaret<br />
was waiting at ared light on West<br />
Street when acar rear ended her.<br />
‘‘A silly old sod came rip roaring<br />
through and belted my car and Iwent<br />
flying, the whole back of thecar was<br />
pushed in.<br />
‘‘I got outofthe car andIsaid to him<br />
‘you hitmeyou silly old bugger!’ that<br />
wasn't very lady likewas it?’’ she said.<br />
After pulling over to the side of the<br />
road, thedriver and his wife swapped<br />
insurance details with Margaret,<br />
before saying they were in ahurry to<br />
get to Christchurch, leaving Margaret<br />
standing next to herdamaged car.<br />
Luckily two menand alady with<br />
her daughter came to help.<br />
‘‘The daughter got me acup of tea,<br />
which was lovely. IsaidIdon't have<br />
anychange, butshe said don't you<br />
worry.’’<br />
Apoliceman from Timaru also<br />
stopped and was curioustoknow<br />
where the people who had caused the<br />
crash hadgone.<br />
‘‘I said they hadgone to<br />
Christchurch, Iwas crying, Idon't<br />
mind admitting Iwas crying, it gave<br />
me ahell of afright,’’ Margaret said.<br />
One of the menwho helped, drove<br />
Margaret home.<br />
‘‘I just wantedtosay thank you,<br />
we’ve got tolet <strong>Ashburton</strong> know there<br />
arestill somewonderful people<br />
around,’’ Margaret said.<br />
Margaret, an ex nurse andfarmer is<br />
stillactive in the community,<br />
volunteering for the RSA, Grey Power<br />
andSenior Citizens.<br />
She hasspent months recovering<br />
from the accident, with injuries to her<br />
shoulders, hands, legs and back.<br />
‘‘ Iamrecovering but Istill can’t do<br />
my line dancing!’’ shesaid laughing.<br />
Another thing putting asmile on<br />
Margaret Ritchie<br />
her face is thereturn of her son, who<br />
lives in Australia, back home to see<br />
mum for thefirst time in seven years.<br />
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