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Mates find way to save gym
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DANIEL.TOBIN
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Three friends have teamed up
to save alocal gym.
Fit4Life in the mallat the
Allenton shopping complex
was set to close for good after
owner Frank Connolly
suffered ahealth issue and
covidrestrictions hitthe
business.
Retiredfarmer DavidWard
said he and two other gym
members got together and
bought the gym off Frank to
keep it going.
‘‘Three of us said right we’ll
makethis work and we formed
Fit 4Life business partner David Ward (left)and gym managerAngus McKenzie.
acompany, the aimsand goals
is to be community based, we
want to growit.’’
AngusMcKenzie has taken
overthe position as manager of
the gym.
‘‘I had alook at the Fit 4Life
gym and got areally good vibe,
thatfamily feeling, everyone
was having agood laugh and
talking alot more than abigger
gym,’’ he said.
As well as the usual fitness
equipment, the gym offers a
varietyoffitness programmes
for people of all ages.
Angussaid alot of members
were upsetthe gymwas going
to close.
‘‘It’s like asafe haven for
people, compared to alot of
gyms that have alarge in your
face atmosphere, forthemthis
is aplace they can go and feel
comfortable.
‘‘Youreveryday person can
come whoisnottoo serious
aboutthe gym but still wants to
exercise and be healthy.’’
Angus said it wasimportant
to continue Frank’s legacy,
‘‘because of the impact he has
had on the community, we
want to keep that atmosphere
he has helped to create.’’
David agreed adding ‘‘we
want to create acommunity
gym, invest in the gym and
investinpeople for the
community.
‘‘Theone thing members say
they likeaboutFit 4Life is the
atmosphere, it’s the one thing
they love and the one thing
they don't want to lose.’’
The gym is offeringaseven
day trial for new members and
will holdanopen day on May
27, where there will be classes
running and staff to welcome
the public.
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Families making new lives
BY MICK JENSEN
It’sbeen almost ayear since
Ashburton welcomedits
first Afghanfamilytotown
as part of therefugee
resettlement service.
Today there are seven
families, 21 adults and 14
children,making anew life
for themselves here and
more set to arrive overthe
next few months.
Ashburton refugee
settlement support team
leader Kathy Harrington­
Watt saidthere hadbeen a
greatdeal of learning and
adjustmentsfor everyone
over the past 12 months.
‘‘Whenwestarted
preparing for the arrivalof
our former refugee families
we often used the phrase ‘it
will take avillage’ to
provide asafe and secure
placefor our new families.
‘‘It has certainly been a
village approach thathas
helped to make the
settlement experience of
our families apositiveone,’’
she said.
While her team had been
Zeinab Hussainiand Sina Bashirenjoy therecent Persian
New Yearfestivities.
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directly involvedin
addressing the settlement
and dailyneedsoffamilies,
alot of hardwork had also
beenput in by other
agencies,services and
members of the public.
Mrs Harrington­Watt said
the Afghan communityin
Ashburtonhad experienced
someimportant religious
and cultural milestones
recently withtheir first
Persian New YearinNew
Zealandand morerecently
the important monthof
Ramadan,and the
celebration of Eid.
Withevery social and
cultural event, the
community built stronger
connectionswitheach
other,which helped to
establish asense of place
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She saidsome of the
former refugee adultsare
getting closer to being work
ready after progressing with
their English studies,while
their children are at various
schoolsand being well
supported.
‘‘Thefeedbackfrom the
familiesabout Ashburtonis
verypositive, they often
comment on how friendly
the people are.
‘‘Thegenerosity of the
Ashburtonpeoplehas been
outstanding.’’
There are anumber of
opportunities available for
people to supportthe
families here in Ashburton,
including as avolunteer for
the Refugee Settlement
Support Service, or as a
prospective employer.
Anyone interested in
employing aformer refugee
can contact Wossen Agnew
from the Red Cross
Pathways to Employment
Service (027 213 7793.)
Donated blankets, bedding
and kitchenware for
families can be droppedoff
to St Vincent De Paul.
Rallying to get Chloe treatment
Eleven year old Chloe Peckwas a
bubbly, happy girl until it allchanged
after afall at schoolearlylast year.
Chloe hasendured months of pain
since then, diagnosed as Chronic pain
syndrome, andlost feeling in both legs.
Now wheelchair bound, familyand
friends arerallying to gether
treatment forFunctional
Neurological Disorder only available
in Sydney, Australia.
Parents, Alanna andRussell, have
re mortgaged theirhome to help pay
forits alterations forChloe’sphysical
needs as well as tofundprivate
therapy andsupport, but it willnot be
enough.
Familyfriend Stacey McEvedy has
setupaGivealittlepagecalled‘Let’s
getChloe moving’’ to helpraise money
to get Chloe specialistmedical
rehabilitation.
She says Chloe was atypicalKiwi
kidwho enjoyed tramping with
grandad, athleticsandGirl Guides.
She wasstarting Year 7at
Ashburton Borough School last year
when shehad afall and suffered
immense pain for weeksfollowed by a
Chloe Peck, 11, is losing body
function and needs funding to get
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diagnosis of aChronic pain syndrome.
During Easter that year she lostall
feeling in both legs and became
wheelchair dependent.This was
followedbyadiagnosis of a
FunctionalNeurological Disorder.
‘‘Over the past12months Chloe has
spent time in Christchurch (Hospital),
Starship Hospital and Wilson Rehab
Centre,’’ Stacey says.
‘‘Chloe is losing more function
withinher body with the numbness
now at herlower back.
‘‘We are desperate to try andstop
this gettingworse and getour bubbly
happy girl back.’’
Alannaand Russell have readily
paid for support and anything Chloe
needs justtoget through the day.
‘‘Unfortunately theyhaveexhausted
all current options in New Zealand for
Chloe's condition.
‘‘The next optionistoheadto
Sydney to arehab centre equippedfor
functional neurological conditions.
We arehopeful that this centrewill get
our girlmoving again.’’
Stacey said thePecks were
‘‘sincerely grateful forthe networks
around them, plus Chloe's medical
team, and feelreallyuncomfortable
askingforfinancial help, however
they need ourhelptohelp their girl
before it's too late.’’
The goal is to help Chloe be pain
free and moving.
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Chip packets crisp new start
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@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Anew volunteering project
recycling foil chip packets into
survival blankets is being
carried outbyyouth at BASE,
in Ashburton.
BASE’s involvement with
TheChipPacketProject NZ,
announcedahead of Youth
Week (May 7to15),takes empty
foil chip packets out of the
landfill and gives them asocial
useinthe community.
Achip packet takes 80 years
to decompose.
Empty packets, once washed
andprepared, are remade into
survival blanketsfor the
homeless, BASE co­ordinator
Jenny Rae said.
It was anew, but worthwhile
initiative forthe youth of the
centre.
There is anationwide goal to
make 30,000 blankets ayear; 44
chip packets make up one
blanket.
Blankets are usually used in
the area where they are
collected, but in Mid
Canterbury some will be sent
away while others will be given
to foodbanks for distribution.
Now BASE youth volunteers
just need empty foil chip
packets, eithercleaned or not.
We are looking forward to
getting chip packets so we can
support agood cause, shesaid.
Knitwear
with love
Donated knittedgoods costing hundreds of
dollars to post, are on their way to war torn
Ukraine, thanks to Ashburtonwoman
GlendaRobinson.
Glenda, who owns Crafty Cow in
Ashburton, did not wantto sit back and just
watch events via television unfolding in
wartornUkraine, whenshe knew she
could help in her own way.
She had acontacttoensure donated
items wouldgowhere needed ­then
rallied theknitting troops.
She advertised for experienced
volunteer knitters to help refugees of
Ukraine and got an overwhelming
response of 25 knitters fromfar and wide,
including Ashburton, Methven, Geraldine,
Winton and Kaiapoi.
‘‘I wanted to help justbecause of what
BASE crew, from left, Camilla Roche, Jenny Rae and Jorjia Davis are looking for large empty foil chip
packets to help youth with their Chip Packet Project NZ works.
Packets can be droppedoff at
BASE,located at 193 Burnett
Street in Ashburton, on
weekdays between 3pm and
5pm, or posted through the
centre’s post slot in the front
door.
The Chip Packet Project has
been operating in the UK since
2019, but aNew Zealandarm
was launched duringlockdown
2021.
The foil bags are opened flat
and thenrinsed in soapy warm
water before leaving themto
dry.
They are then sealed
together with the heat from an
iron, protected by baking
paper.
Youth volunteer role
Alsoduring youthweek
Glenda Robinson with donated knitwear.
was happening. People left homein what
they were wearing,’’ she said, of the
Ukrainiansunder siege.
Glenda has an extensive range of
modern yarns, wools, books, patternsand
giftware in store,but had suppliers donate
wool especially for the humanitarian
applications haveopened
seeking Year 12 youth
members forthe board of
Volunteering Mid andSouth
Canterbury. It’s agreat way to
gain experience and also to
help younger people who
volunteer. Application forms
are available from managermidc@vmsc.org.nz
and close on
May 31.
project.
The focus was on beanies, socksand
mittens‘‘heads,hands and feet’’,she said.
There had also been an outpouring of
supportwith many others just turning up
to the shoptogift pre­made knitted goods
such as jerseys, scarves andcot blankets to
supportthe cause,aswell as acrafted quilt
children’sblanket.
Glenda, and close friend Merrilyn
Barnett, havealreadysenttwo boxes
offshore, at atotalcost of $440, and with
moreitems alreadyinstore, andknitted
items yet to come,were gratefulfor any
monetary donations to help with postage.
One ladyunable to knithad donated $30
toward the cost of postage, Glendasaid,
whichwas much appreciated.
Another shipment wasplanned for this
month.
‘‘It’s been amazing what’s come,’’ Glenda
said.
‘‘They arecoming in from everywhere.It
grew legs of its own.’’
While additionalknitting donations
were not needed,anyone able to help with
monetary donations for postagecan
contacther at CraftyCow, on East Street.
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Railway
works up
next for
crossing
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With the road construction
largely completed for the
installation of traffic lights at
the Walnut Avenue/West Street
and Walnut Avenue/East Street
intersections, attention is now
turning to the new railway level
crossing in between.
The traffic lights and railway
warning lights have been
designed to work together and
the lights won't be switched on
until the rail level crossing
work is completed.
The work will involve
removing one of the existing
three rail tracks, making the
crossing narrower and quicker
to cross, building anew
concrete crossing pad across
the tracks and installing new
warning lights, bells and
barrier arms.
An upgraded footpath will
also be installed, as well as
guide fencing and automatic
gates for pedestrians.
Until the level crossing work
is completed, traffic will be
managed with the two
temporary roundabouts at the
two intersections.
It is expected the work at the
rail level crossing will be
finished and both the new
traffic lights and rail warning
lights will be working by the
end of the year.
Following the switching on of
the traffic lights and rail
warning lights, there will be
some final finishing work
needed and it is expected the
whole project to be completed
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Draft plan hearings set to start
Former Ashburton mayor Donna Favel will
be among those speaking to asubmission
at the draft annual plan hearings next
week.
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Theaction evolves mainly in atop secret office
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Acollection of clever minds plan the best way
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This really is adeceptively good WW2thriller.
BY MICKJENSEN
Ashburton District Council hasreceived
131 submissions to this year’s draft annual
plan.
Themajority are notinfavour of
decreasing day­to­day levels of service to
reduce the average rate increase, while a
large majority agreeswith using $1.7
million from the forestry reserve to pay for
major roading repairs.
Submitter Phil Everest said he did not
want tosee service levels cut back because
areduction on atemporary basis often
ended up as apermanent reduction.
He said using reserves,like forestry, was
money put away for arainy day and using
it foradditional road repairs thatneeded
to be done with urgency made sense.
Submitter Ed Eason agreed with using
the forestry money for roads.
‘‘Roading and water services are by far
our most important assets, andare
essential to life and trading as we know it.’’
Brent Holmes said adefermentof
services would need acatch up and would
end up costing more in the longrun.
Former Ashburton mayorDonna
Favel said decreasing day­to­day
service levels was not the only option
open to council.
‘‘In our business and household
budgets, we must lookatincreasing
income, reducing expenditure,
selling off surplus items, looking at
greater efficiencies or cost sharing
options. Irequest that council
investigate similar options.’’
Shesaid council had received
government funding to the tune of
$33m for ‘shovel­ready projects’, $20m
towards the new civic centre and
$13m for the relief sewer project.
‘‘I forone had anticipated that
ratepayers should have benefitted
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‘‘I suggest, that if the $33 million from
central government hadbeenused against
the intended projects, then we should not
be facing a12.2% rate increase.’’
TheAshburton Citizens Association said
the proposed average rates increase of
9.4% acrossthe district was ‘‘insensitive’’
and lacked empathy for those on fixed
incomes and on reduced work hours.
Theassociation wouldliketosee the
forestry reserve used for major roading
repairs because ‘‘the money hastocome
from somewhere andwewould like the
roads to be fitfor purpose’’.
Frank Luxtonsaidheagreed with
decreasing day­to­day levels of service
because manyhouseholds were simply
finding money in short supply.
He suggested council employfewer staff
to save on costs and questioned whether
now was the right time for theMethven
water upgrade because of what was being
proposed with thethree watersreform.
Marie Felton wasinfavourofreducing
some services to save costs andsuggested
less frequent rubbish collection.
Shesaid the forestry reserve was aone
time revenue stream and was not enough to
be effective.
In her submission Tracy Rae saidcouncil
should live within its meansand notjust
keep hiking up the rates.
Shesuggested mowing parks less,cutting
out community grants, closing the library at
weekends, reducingcouncil staff numbers
and reducingspend on ‘‘unnecessary new
buildings’’.
Peter Weir calledcouncil’ssuggestion
that it use forestry reserves for roading ‘‘an
outrageous proposal’’.
Council forestry should never be asked to
cross­subsidise rural roading, he said.
AnnualPlan hearings willtakeplace at
council on May24and 25.
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IN BRIEF
GORGE TOILETS
Ashburton District Council has
lodged afunding applicationwith
the Crown’sTourism
Infrastructure Fund for
replacementtoiletsatRakaia
Gorge.
The proposalalso includes a
linkedstorage facility to replace
the twenty-footcontainercurrently
onsite andaviewing deckwith
linkage to Matariki. The advice
giventocouncil is thatall
applicationstothe fundwill be
favoured if they included some
form of linkage to the newly
implemented public holidayof
Matariki.
LAKEPINES
Quotes for the progress cleanout of
wilding species at Lake Camp have
been received, andAshburton
District Council has invoiced
$45,000 plus GST to Environment
Canterbury for the project.
The work is scheduled for this
month in linewith the Lake Camp
management plan and Canterbury
Regional Pest Managementplan
and when fewer people are
camping aroundthe lake.
NAME ERROR
The Ashburton Motorcycle Club did
not apply for funding through the
AshburtonDistrict Council’s new
Trail Maintenance Fund as reported
in the Ashburton Courier last week.
It was the Ashburton Motorcycle
Park. The error is regretted.
The funding request by the
motorcycle park group wasfor
maintenance and improvements
costing $4600.Itwas declined by
council because the fund only
covers cycling tracks and
walkways.
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Mums and children having fun and creative time at Kōwhai Mums.
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Anew art groupaimed at
migrant mumsand newcomers
with children under theage of
five is up and runningat
AshburtonArt Gallery.
Called KōwhaiMums, the art
group is designed to help mums
and caregiversrelax and
socialise while at the sametime
allowingtheir childrento
explore the world through
sensory play, imaginative
materials, andcreative
activities.
It has been established
throughacollaborationwith
the art galleryand Mid
Canterbury Newcomers
Network to offerthoseshared
experiences in asafespace.
Artgallery educationand
programmes co­ordinator
Hope­Autumn River said
KōwhaiMumshad been
trialled in April and because of
its success,ithad been decided
to continueitfor therest of the
year.
Sessions were free and
morning tea was provided,she
said.
Thegroup meets fortnightly
on Wednesdays from 10.30am
until noon.
Thenext gathering is on May
25.

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Bike tour success
Willy Leferink, Bruce Kell, David Keeley and Warren Harris.
Bronnie McKenna (left) with Frontrunner Ashburton co­owner Donna Mealings, Karen Kilgour and
Veehof dairy services co­owner Sandy Hoekstra.
Sporting shoes for kids
DANIEL.TOBIN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Not owning appropriate sport
shoes can hold back children
from playing sport andbeing
involvedinthe community.
But thanks to aninitiative by
alocal woman over300
children have been fittedwith
sneakersover thepast year.
Bronnie McKenna started
the JACK­sneakers for kids
project,afterwitnessing a
childstruggling at aschool
camp.
‘‘I went on aschool camp
andthere was aboy called
Jackwhoonly had apair of
schoolshoes for the entire
camp, andby thetimewecame
down from the mountainthe
top of his shoe had come away
from the bottom.’’
This experienceprompted
her to advertise on Facebook
amongher friends to seeif
anyone wantedtodonate
sneakers.
‘‘Then it was shared on a
community page and it just
went boom!’’ she said
‘‘It is not necessarily justfor
low income families, it’sfor
large families, for families
where it’s not in their culture
to recognise there is that
particular need, there's so
many different reasons why
these kids need these shoes.’’
Thechildren whoneed
sneakers are identified by the
school, school uniform shoes
already have programmes in
placefor childrenwho need
them.
‘‘Kids need sport shoesto
take part in school camps, cross
country, weekendsports, and
athletic days.’’
Veehof Dairy Services come
on board, donating $3000 raised
through product sales.
Veehof co­owner Sandy
Hoekstra said no child should
go to schoolwithout decent
footwear, ‘‘withoutdecent
footwear it’shard forthem to
take part in normal things that
kids takepart in and be at the
same level as otherkids.’’
KarenKilgour, who runs the
Grandparents raising
Grandchildren group,said
Bronnie offered shoes for the
children in her group.
‘‘Theseare kids thathave
come from traumatic
backgrounds,who can’tlive
with their parents and thereis
not alot of funding for
grandparents raising kids, so
this is wonderful, kids were
happy, we were happy.’’
Frontrunner Ashburton coowner
Donna Mealings donated
sneakersand also offered a
discountfor shoes purchased.
‘‘Nochild should be
disadvantaged when is comes
to good footwear,and this isa
good opportunity to help,’’ she
said.
Theladies agree it was
important to support thelocal
community and the wider
region.
‘‘There have been kids from
Methven, Rakaia, Fairton,
Chertsey,Hinds andAshburton
so itisthe entire Mid
Canterburydistrict,’’Bronnie
said.
Bronnie gets alot of
satisfaction fittingthe children
with their newsport shoes.
‘‘When yougoto schools and
fit theirshoes, bloody hell are
they appreciative, they arejust
bouncingdown the hallway...
it’sabit of awarmfuzz,’’ she
said.
Rescue Warriors; Bruce Kell,
Willy Leferink, David Keeley
andWarren Harris,helped
raised more than $103,000for
Canterbury’s WestpacRescue
Helicopter Service.
The Mid Canterbury
foursome started the
nationwideTourAotearoabike,
planningtotravel 3000km in 30
days downthe length of New
Zealand and raise funds,and
awareness of the work of the
rescuehelicopter service.
At abig reveallast week, the
men announced the total
amountraised was $103,318.95 ­
well over their original $25,000
target.
‘‘Huge thankstoall those that
supported us andour cause.
Yoursupport was ourfuel to
complete our challenge so
please don'tjust write it off as
financial, it was much more
than that,’’ theysaid.
Cruise ships set to return
Environment Canterbury,
Christchurch City Council,
ChristchurchNZ, and the
Lyttelton Port Company
recently briefed the Banks
Peninsula Community Board
about the likely return of cruise
ships to Canterbury waters,
explaining what preparations
are in place for the coming
2022/23 season.
The Government has
indicated that adate for the
reopening of New Zealand’s
marine borders will be
announced within the next few
weeks.
If the marine border reopens
thisyear as expected, it is likely
thatabout 19 cruiseships will
visit Akaroa betweenNovember
2022and March 2023.
Thisrepresents amajor
reduction fromthe 90 cruise
ships that visited Akaroa during
the 2019/20 season.
The newberthatLyttelton will
alsobeavailable forcruise ships
for the firsttime thisseason.
Passengernumbers are
subjecttochange, but there will
be significantlyfewercruise
shippassengersinAkaroathis
season than therewere during
the 2019/20season.
For most days of the2022/23
season,therewill be fewer than
1000cruiseshippassengers
disembarkinginAkaroa.Onthe
busiestdaysofthe season, there
willbefewerthan 2000 cruise
shippassengersdisembarking.
Regional HarbourmasterJim
Dilley saidthatthe 2022/23
cruise shipseason would allow
the community to understand
how alower volumeofcruise
vesselsaffects thearea.“The
community can comparethis
season with previous years and
decide if thisrepresentsagood
balance,”hesaid.

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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
7
Support group operating on tight budget
BY MICK JENSEN
An Ashburton group that has
supported adults with
intellectual disabilities over
the past 30 years is being run on
ashoestring and struggling to
survive.
The Ashburton Mackenzie
Community Group brings
clientstogethertwice aweek to
build socialskills, self esteem
and friendships.
The group is staffed by two
part­timersand supported by
volunteers.
Groupsupervisor Lynda
Tayles said the past two years
had seen funding from COGS
and Lotteriescut back and
other funding reduced and
hardertoaccess.
‘‘We do run on ashoestring
budgetand the financial buffer
we once had is long gone.
‘‘When we apply for funds,we
apply for what we need because
we want to keep this group
running.’’
Mrs Tayles said the
Mackenzie Community Group
was ‘‘all aboutthe clients and
their needs’’.
‘‘There is acontinuing need
for the service after 30 years
because no other group or
organisation in Ashburton is
there to supportthese people in
the same way we do.’’
There are currently 16 clients
in the group, which is down on
typicalpast numbers of 25 past
numbers becauseofcaution
aroundcovid and fewer
referrals.
Clients gather on Mondays
and Thursday from 9am until
2.30pm in the Doris Linton
Loungeatthe RSA to interact
and to share lunch.
The group has met at the RSA
since 2012 when it neededto
exit the Mackenzie Centre on
Mona Square, which was the
group’s original home.
Heather Mowatt,who has a
son with specialneeds, was on
the group’soriginalsteering
committee 30 years ago.
She said the group had
provided invaluable support
for hundreds of adults with
intellectual disabilities and
their families overthat time.
Acommitteehad been
formed and apublic meeting
held after CCS Disability had
announced it was no longer
running or funding an adult
groupinAshburton,she said.
The group had been named
after the Mackenzie
Foundation,which had offered
Browsingthrough archive
booksand photo albums are
(front fromleft) Tina Wishart
(staff member), Heather
Mowatt,Lynda Tayles and
Colleen Inwood (Mackenzie
CommunityGroup committee).
At rear (from left) areAnn Craig
(volunteer) and clients Annette
Brown, Hayden Esker, Andrew
Rankin andJoInwood.
support, funding and ameeting
venue.
Mrs Mowatt said early
funding had also come from
COGSand the Ashburton Trust
and other local and out of town
funders, whichall saw the
valueofthe service provided.
Some clientsover the years
havegone on to be
independent, while others have
beeninthe group for many
years.
‘‘There is no remission for
people born with disabilities,
nor for theirfamilies or carers.
‘‘It’s amatter of managing
things as best you can and
getting support where you can,’’
Mrs Tayles said.
Anyone wanting to find out
moreaboutthe Mackenzie
CommunityGroup can arrange
to come alongtoone of the two
weekly sessions.
Prospective clientscan do
trialvisits.
To arrange avisit or to
support the group financially
contact Lynda Tayles on 022 410
2529.
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8 Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
Monique wins gold at nationals
DANIEL.TOBIN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
MoniqueBrake haswon a
national cycling title in the
Hokitika Age Group Road
National Championships,
winning gold in the masters
timetrial race.
Monique’s maincycling
passion is mountain biking but
after having an accident on a
downhill run earlier in the
year where she suffered
multiple fractures, she
changed herfocus to road
cycling.
‘‘After the injury Ineededa
newfocus for awee while,I
liketohave something to focus
on anditwas suggested to me I
might be goodattime
trialling,’’she said.
Monique startedtraining for
the race in March with help
fromaChristchurch­based
coach.
Shehad another setback
getting covid just three weeks
before the nationals.
‘‘It wasn'tideal going into the
race, Moniquesaid. ‘‘I didn't
know what to expect, because
it was the first proper time
trial Ihavedone.’’
Although thisstyle of racing
is new to Monique her natural
ability andpower behindthe
pedals ensuredastrongfinish,
winning the 25.5km time trial
with atime of 39 minutesand 8
seconds.
Shealso took out second
place in the 97km women's
masters road race.
Monique is still enthusiastic
about mountainbiking ‘‘It’s the
excitement andthe technical
side of mountain bikingIlove
and for thedown hill youhave
to be brave and Ireally like
that.
‘‘But I’ve startedtoreally
love road riding racing, the
rush of the racing.’’
Next Moniquewould like to
give track cyclingagoand
have agood leadintonext
yearsnationals.
Above: Monique in action
during the time trial race; right,
back in Ashburton with her
gold medal.
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Water zone
members
wanted
The Ashburton WaterZone
Committeeislooking for new
members
The Ashburton waterzone is
bordered by two large braided
rivers­the Rakaia and
Rangitata ­and dividedbythe
Hakatere (Ashburton) and
Hekeao(Hinds) rivers.
The Ashburton WaterZone
Committeedevelops local
actions and tacticstodeliver
on the Canterbury Water
Management Strategy. The
committeemeets most months,
and meetings are open to the
public. New Ashburton Water
Zone committee member
Sidinei Teixeira joined the
committeebecause she wanted
to collaboratewith others to
contribute ideas and solutions
to water challenges in the
district.
“I value our rivers and the
ecosystem each provides to our
community. Ibelievewecan
work together to ensure our
precious resource has a
sustainable future.
What'syour wai? If you ever
wantedtojoin the water zone
committeeand make a
contribution towards the
futureofCanterbury's precious
water resources, now is the
time.
Applications, via
Environment Canterbury
website, close on May 30.
Areyour pēpi and
tamarikiprotected
againstmeasles?
• It’sbest to get yourbaby (pēpi) protected with their two doses of
MMR vaccination when they’re12and 15 months old. If they don’t
have their two doses yet, now is the time!
• Measles is an illness caused by avirus and it spreads really easy.
• Yourbaby, toddler or child (tamariki) can get very unwell from
measles,and can be affected forthe rest of their lives. Some
people can die of measles.
• Ifyou need to get your baby, toddler or child vaccinated contact
your GP.
• You can find moreinformation on all the available vaccinations
foryour baby at www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/c/
childhood-immunisation
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Elective surgery
increase, hit by
long covid tail
Cantabrians are beingasked to
remainvigilant and continue to
keep up theirhealthyhabits as
new covid­19 cases in the region
continue to top more than 1000
per day.
As of earlier thisweek 60
people were in Canterbury
hospitals withcovid.
Canterbury HealthSystem
Emergency Coordination Centre
(ECC) incident controller Jo
Domigan said demand for health
services, along with the
sustainedhighnumber of active
covid cases in the region and a
continued highrate of staff
absence due to illness and covid
were putting huge demand on the
system.
“The movetothe Orange traffic
lightsetting and the relaxation of
some Covid­19 rules, along with
Canterbury’s case numbers
peaking some weeksago, may
have created afalse sense of
complacency.
“Covid­19 remains prevalent in
our community and the Omicron
outbreak is not over.
“We were planning to begin a
gradual increase in planned care
such as elective surgery next
week.
‘‘However, we regret thatwe
are once again having to defer
more surgeries and
appointments as the long tail of
Covid­19 continues to place
pressure on our services.
‘‘We apologise to those affected
that we are having to takethis
step.”
The district health board will
review the situation and hoped to
resume more plannedcare in the
coming days.
“These decisions aren’t taken
lightly, andour teams arehugely
disappointedand dismayed to still
be in this situation of not being
able to resume plannedcare.
“Weworkasanintegrated
health systeminCanterbury,and
plan toutilise any spare private
sector theatrecapacitytoallow
more surgery andprocedures to
be providedoverthe coming
months.”
Thehealthboardthis week
swappedfrom an ECC,tooperate
❛We are once again
having to defer more
surgeries and
appointments as the
long tail of Covid­19
continues to place
pressure on our
services.
‘‘We apologise to
those affected that we
are having to take this
step.❜
—Jo Domigan
aSystemWideOperations Centre
(SWOC) ledbyasmall team with
partners from throughoutthe
health system to support an
integratedresponse.
Asweget closertowinter, we
expect tosee an increase in acute
demanddue to respiratory
illnesses,includingthe flu and
RSV, shesaid.
“There’s no doubtwinter this
year willbeachallengingtimefor
ourpeopleandour widerhealth
system.
‘‘When we experiencesustained
high levels ofacute demandand
need to admitmorepeopletoour
hospitalsthishas adirect impact
on theamount of plannedcare
such assurgeryandprocedures
we canprovide.’’
Ageneralpractice or healthcare
provider shouldbethe firstportof
call if your healthissue isnot an
emergency, but pleaseplanahead
as muchas possible for your
routine health care, andbook
early.
If afterhourscareisneeded
peopleare encouraged to phone
Healthline on0800611 116for free
health advice 24/7orvisit oneof
theUrgent Care centresin
Canterbury.
“Weneedtokeep theemergency
departmentfor emergencies.’’
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
Health battle continues
Ashburton teen Taylor Doyle,
pictured with mum Zalie, is
continuing her health battle
following recent surgery in
Sydney to treat Median
Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
(MALS).
The pair have been winging
their way to Germany for
specialist help after
complications from the
release of asignificant MALS
compression during the
surgery. It offered some
immediate relief for some of
Taylor’s symptoms and gave
hope for the future.
However in recent weeks
Taylor started to experience
increasing pain.
Her mother Zalie, sharing
the news with supporters,
said the MALS pain was not
resolving, mid abdominal
pain was increasing, anew
pain developed in her lower
right abdomen, left side
pelvic pain, leg pain and back
pain.
‘‘All of asudden what was
an isolated pain seemed to be
spreading throughout her
insides.
‘‘Nausea has also increased
and her ability to eat and
drink has declined
dramatically and our girl is
now back to dropping weight
and struggling massively with
hydration.’’
It was found once a
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vascular compression is been
identified it was not
uncommon for others to be
present as was the case for
Taylor.
‘‘By releasing the blood
flow at the top of her
abdomen it has placed
pressure on other previously
non symptomatic
compressions throughout her
abdomen,’’ Zalie said.
‘‘Like MALS gaining any
support or treatment in NZ is
impossible and experience
tells us looking for experts in
this field is the best option so
(husband) Karl and Ihave
been seeking out the most
appropriate people to help us
as we navigate this new
reality with Taylor.’’
The Doyles search found Dr
Scholbach and Professor
Sandmann, in Germany, who
are world leaders in
identifying and treating
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vascular compression
syndromes.
‘‘We have shared Taylors
full medical history and
provided them with the
imaging we have available to
us and Prof Sandmann who is
avascular surgeon and
vascular compression expert
highly suspects Taylor is also
suffering from Superior
Mensenteric Artery
Syndrome, Nutcracker
Syndrome and May­Thurner
Syndrome.’’
He also indicated that
Elers­danlos syndrome ­a
genetic connective tissue
disorder ­should not be
ignored.
Taylor needed a
specialised ultrasound to
confirm these suspected
diagnosis, so she and Zalie
are in Germany for aproper
diagnostics and treatment.
Zalie said thanks to
community fundraising
efforts and amortgage
extension the trip, any
possible surgery was covered.
‘‘We are as always so
appreciative of all the
continued support and
encouragement that is shown
to our girl and our family and
we sincerely hope that by
sharing our journey we raise
awareness for others who
may be suffering the same
syndromes.’’
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths
BOX, Jocelyn Jean: On the 13th
of May 2022 we said goodbye
to our loving Jocelyn Jean Box
(Godsell, Caird). Mother of
Lynley, Christopher and Faye,
Paul (late), Mary-rose, Elizabeth
and Mike, sister ofRosalie and
Elvira (late). Grandmother of
Carlene,Matthew,Gabriel, Julia,
Emma, Amelia, Elaura, Jessamie,
Patrick,Nicholas, Luke,Miriyana,
Abraham. Great-Grandmother
of Hazel,Molly,Ira,Harvey, Nelly,
Elio, Jahan, Phoenix, Archer,
Macabe, Isla, Isobel, and Blake.
Jocelyn will be remembered for
her legacyofkindness,loveand
humour. Jocelyn passed away
peacefully in her home which
she was sofond of. Aprivate
service was held for Jocelyn
to honour her wishes. Wewill
always treasure our memories
together over the last 88 years.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
CAVILL, Patricia Joan (Joan) -
On May 15, 2022 peacefully at
Ashburton Hospital. Inher 91st
year. Dearly loved wife ofthe
late Tom. Much loved mother
and mother-in-law ofAnne and
Alan Tait,and Robynand Steffan
Cavill-Fowler. Adored Nana of
Bailey, Kalen, Montana, and
Bentley. Messages to the Cavill
family POBox 472, Ashburton
7740. At Joan’s request aprivate
cremation has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
CRACK, George Andrew
Alexander: sadly passed away
at the Christchurch Hospital on
Monday May 16, 2022 due to
complications after afall at his
home in Tinwald, aweek prior.
A dearly beloved husband of
the late Ursula, lovedfather and
father-in-law of Stephen and
Janine, Carrie (Caroleen) and
Cheryl, Sharon and Albert, Pip
(Philippa) and John. Cherished
pop of Kate, Dylan, Bec, Ethan,
Jess, Lauren, Alicia, Aalia,
Jaydan, Harrison, Koby and his
6great-grandchildren. Aspecial
friend and mentor toChris and
friend to many. Messages c/-
the Crack family to 78 Brisbane
Street, Waltham, Christchurch
8023. Flowers respectfully
declined but donations to
the Cancer Society would be
appreciated and can be made
online. A service to celebrate
George’s extraordinary 92years
will be held at St Andrews
Anglican Church, 151 Tompson
Street, Tinwald on Saturday
May 21at9.30am. In line with
George’s wishes, he will then
take his last drive toInvercargill
to be interred at the Easton
Cemetery on Sunday May 22
at 10.30am. The family would
welcome his many southern
friends to farewell him.
Complete
Local Care
Since 1982
DALE, Colin James, on May
10, 2022, unexpectedly, at
Christchurch Hospital, aged
69 years. Beloved husband
of Kathleen. Loved father of
Daniel and Brenna, and Nick
and Brie. Messages to the Dale
family POBox 472, Ashburton
7740. Aspecial thank you to
St John Ambulance for their
professionalism in looking
after Colin. In Lieu of flowers
donations to the Heart
Foundation Research would be
appreciated and may bemade
online at bit.ly/cjdale1005. A
service to celebrate Colin’s
life will be held at our chapel,
corner East and Cox Streets,
Ashburton onFriday May 20,
commencing at 11.00am,
followed byprivate cremation
at the AshburtonCrematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
GARDINER, Eric Charles (late
of Rakaia), on May 14, 2022,
passed away peacefully at
Ashburton Hospital, aged 91
years. Loved husband of the
late June. Much loved father
and father-in-law of Colleen
and the late Donald Dunlea,
Jeanette and the late Bernard
Doody, and the late Vernon.
Loved Pop Pop and Poppa of
Carmen, and Malaika; Craig
and Helena, Tayla, Josh, and
Cody; Leanne, and Ryan. A
special thank you tothe staff
at Coldstream Lifecare for
their care ofEric over the last
18 months. Messages to the
Gardiner family POBox 472,
Ashburton 7740. At Eric’s
request aprivate cremation has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
GARDINER, Eric Charles, on
May14, 2022. Lovedson of the
late Sidney and Lydia. Amuch
loved brother, brother-in-law
and loveduncle of all his nieces
and nephews. ‘Will be sadly
missed.”
HANDS, Shirley Mavis, on
May 10, 2022, peacefully,
with her family, at Rosebank
Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 92
years. Dearly loved wife ofthe
late Jack. Loved mother and
mother-in-law ofJohn and the
late Alison, and good friend
Elaine, Geoff and Sue, and
the late Les. Loved Nana of
Rochelle, and Vanessa; Melissa,
and Kate, and their families.
Messages to the Hands family
POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
At Shirley’s request a private
servicehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
KANE, Jean Sutherland, on
May 13, 2022, peacefully at
Methven House, aged 101
years. Dearly loved wife of
the late Jack. Dearly loved
mother and mother in law of
Esme and Bob, Jan and Peter,
Sandra and Rod, Ray, Trudy,
Debbie and Miles, and Paula
and Alex. Treasured Grandma
and great-Grandma of all her
grandchildren. Messages to the
Kane family, 136 Prices Road,
RD 1, Ashburton 7771. In lieu
of flowers donations to the
Methven Care Trust would be
appreciated and may be made
on line at bit.ly/jskane1305.
A service to celebrate Jean’s
life will be held at the Mt
Somers Memorial Hall, Hoods
Road, today Thursday May
19, commencing at 1.30pm,
followedbyintermentatthe Mt
Somers Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
MATTINGLEY, Gwendoline
Margaret (Gwen), on May 12,
2022, passed away peacefully
at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 88
years. Dearly lovedwifethe late
Ken. Much loved mother and
mother in law ofthe late Pam
and Ian Wilkins, Lesand Sandra,
Shirley and Ross Knapp,the late
Alan, and the late Elaine, and
Mark Underwood. Loved Gran
and Grandma of Marie, Rachel
and Michael, and Lynda; Anna,
and Paul and a loved greatgrandmother.
Messages to the
Mattingley family POBox 472,
Ashburton 7740. Aservice to
celebrate Gwens life will be
held at our chapel, corner East
and Cox Streets Ashburton on
MondayMay 23rd, commencing
at 1.30pm, followed by
interment at the Ashburton
New Lawn Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
McATAMNEY, Kevin William
(Mac), on May12, 2022, passed
away peacefully with his family
by his side, atAshburton, aged
77years. Dearly loved husband
and best friend of Julie for 54
years. Much loved father and
father-in-law of Stewart and
Megan, Carol and Neale Pierce.
Treasured Poppa of Jared,
and Sam.
Messages to the
McAtamney family POBox 47,
Ashburton 7740. Acelebration
of Kevin’s lifehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
MCATAMNEY,Kevin William
Most dearly loved and
respected brother-in-law and
uncleofSue and Darcy Lysaght,
Tony and the late Kerrie.
Youwillbesomissed.
McGRATH, Marie Therese (nee
Dowdall): Afteralifedevoted to
nurturing, caring and abundant
amounts of love, Mum passed
peacefully, surrounded by
family in her 85th year, on
Saturday 14th May 2022. Her
wit, fun loving personality,
generosity, and unconditional
love will be missed by Shona
and Ross, Bren and Vince,
Lynnie, Julie, Phil and Lena, Jeff
and Tove. Adored, respected,
and loved Nana to her 15
grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. Wonderfully
cared for by Rosebank Life
Care for the last few years,
now handed back over toher
soulmate Johnny. Wherever a
beautiful soul has been, there
is atrail of beautiful memories.
Messages to theMcGrathfamily
POBox 472, Ashburton7740. In
lieu of flowers donations to Mid-
Canterbury Hospice would be
appreciated and may be made
online at bit.ly/mtmcgrath1405.
Marie will be at 14 Baker Street
for the afternoon and evening
of Thursday 19th. Aservice to
celebrate Marie’s life will be
held at the Church ofthe Holy
Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton
on Friday May 20, commencing
at 2.00pm followed byprivate
cremation. For anyone wishing
to view the service online goto
www.patersonsfuneralservices.
co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’and click
on Marie’snoticefor the link.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
McGRATH, Marie Therese
(nee Dowdall): Mum, Nana
Marie, the sweetest lady with a
vast selection of biscuits in the
cupboard, passed 14th May
2022, at Rosebank Resthome
surrounded by her family.
Bren, Vince, Jazzlyn and
Sullivan-John send off their
wonderful Mum and Nana with
much aroha, as she reunites
with Grandad Johnny in the
castle in the sky.
Hopefully everyone is ready to
enjoy her delicious shortbread
and endless cups of tea, not
stirred with too much vigour
in order to save the teacups
damage.
A humble, selfless, loving
woman whose heart warmed
thelives of us all.
No doubt Grandad Johnny has
the Gin and squash poured and
waiting xxx
R.I.L. Mum
OLLIVER, Brian Louis
15.10.1940 - 12.5.2022. Brian
passed away peacefully in
Ashburton Hospital leaving
behind his beloved cat Minty.
Father of Janice & David in
Australia, and Ricky, Tony,
Megan, Angel Rae & Mandy
(dec.) in New Zealand.
Many
thanks to the doctors, nurses
and other staff at Ashburton
Hospital,tothe DistrictNurses &
other district health &domestic
services, and to Moore Street
Medical Centre & St John
Ambulance -you all took such
great care of Brian. A private
cremation has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
McLAUCHLAN, Edward Bruce
Somerville (Bruce): TheFamily
of Bruce announce with great
sadness his passing on the 13th
May2022.Dearly lovedhusband
and best friend of Barbara
for 63years. Messages to the
McLauchlan family POBox 472,
Ashburton 7740. Our Brucie
is now at peace and we will
farewell him in aprivate service.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
McLAUCHLAN, Edward Bruce
Somerville (Bruce): We lost our
patriarch, our rock and the glue
that helped to bind our family
together,our dear Dad and Pop.
We love you, you left sunshine
everywhere you went and the
world was a better place for
having had you init.We hope
you have found aspreadsheet
and some appliances to
measureand check the wattage
in heaven. Will be forever
loved and sadly missed. Suzie,
Shane and Tracey, Lauren and
Sam, Millar, Oskar, Hazel and
Greta
WILSON, Mary Francis (Molly):
On May 16, 2022, peacefully at
Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton.
Dearly loved wife of the late
Andy. Much loved mother
and mother in law of Sharon
and Derryl Henderson, Noel
and the late Patricia Muckle,
and Mary and Alan Paterson.
Treasured grandma of all
her grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Special friend of
Chris. Messages to the family
of Molly Wilson family POBox
472, Ashburton 7740. Aservice
to celebrate Molly’s life will be
held at our chapel, corner East
and Cox Streets Ashburton on
MondayMay 23rd, commencing
at 11.00am, followed by
interment at the Ashburton
New Lawn Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
Memorial Service
THOMAS, Anthony Trevor
(Tony) 11.8.39 –18.2.21 Tony’s
family wish to invite family and
friends to a Memorial Service
to celebrate his life, to be held
on Saturday 28th May, 11am
at the Rakaia Community
Centre. For anyone wishing to
view the service online goto
www.patersonsfuneralservices
‘Funeral Notices’ and click on
Tony’s noticefor the link.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Acknowledgement
CAMPION, Graham:
Vivienne, Caroline, Elizabeth,
Victoria, Kimberley and families
wish to express our sincere
gratitude for your heartfelt
condolences on the passing
of Graham. Special thank you
to the Akaroa Health Centre
and Akaroa Pharmacy for their
exceptional care. The kindness
and support shown by many
for our deeply loved and loving
Graham has been remarkable
and we will forever appreciate
it. Please accept this as our
personal expression of gratitude
to youall.
ROBERTSON, Dorothy
Mildred: 11.10.1927 –
10.03.2022. Jenny, Ann, Barb,
Euan, and their families, wish
to acknowledge the many
expressions of sympathy and
gestures of kindness shown to
us following the sad loss of our
mum.
She was a much-loved mum,
mother-in-law, grandma, and
greatgrandma.
A special thanks to Dr Penny
Holdaway, and the nursing and
care staff at Radius Millstream,
for the kindness and respect
shown to mum, and to Carol
Gunn for the lovely service
celebrating mums life. This was
much appreciatedbythe family.
Rest nowmum.
In Memoriam
Family
Notices
Enquiries phone
Mary,Jann or
Karenon
308 7664 or
call into
199 Burnett Street
Family owned,
locally owned
22 MooreStreet,
Ashburton
0800 263 6679
2468641
WHITE,Bruce Douglas:
Passed away on the
20th May2021.
Much lovedpartner of Noeline.
I hold youtightly
within my heart
Andthereyou will remain
As life goes on
without you
But will never be
the same.
WHITE,Bruce Douglas:
Passed away on the
20th May2021.
Fond memories always.
Remembered with love by
David,Lynda, Emily,
Maysie and Rory

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Jumper fundraising to compete
DANIEL.TOBIN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Up­and­coming equestrian
rider BrittanyFowler, 20, has
been selected to represent
New Zealand in an
international three day
equestrian event in Melbourne
next month, but to get there she
needs some help from her
home town.
Brittany’s mum Cheryl
Fowlersaid her daughterhas
been selected to compete in
the Oceania YoungRider
Trans­Tasman Teameventing
competition.
Eventingincludes three
equestrian disciplines,
dressage, showjumping and
cross country.
‘‘She’s doing very well in the
eventing world and is the only
South Islander in the team,’’
Cherylsaid.
Brittany has been based near
Cambridge in the North Island
for the past two and ahalf
years.
‘‘Cambridge is where they do
all the events and coaching,
she's got top coaching and is
taught by Vaughn Jefferis who
is an ex Olympian,’’ Cheryl said.
Representing New Zealand
at the Olympics is the pinnacle
Brittany would like to reach.
‘‘She would love to be in the
Brisbane Olympics but who
knows, at this point she is doing
three star eventing, her goal by
the end of this year is to do four
Cheryl Fowler holds aphoto of her daughter, equestrianrider Brittany Fowler.
star.’’
To compete in Melbourne
next month Brittany needs to
raise another $20,000 she has
already managed to save $5000
working two jobs.
There are two fundraisers
planned for Brittany, aquiz
night and movie night.
The quiz night is on Friday
May 20, at the Hotel Ashburton
then on Thursday May 26 head
along to the Regent Cinema to
watch Tom Cruise in Top Gun ­
Maverick, both events are $20
per person.
There will also be an auction
held either during the quiz
night or online, with plenty of
items and packages up for grabs
including ascenic flight for two,
an original Colin Redman
painting, and ten tonne of horse
feed.
To register for the events
email
cheryl.fowler@raywhite.com
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
11
New date
for business
awards
Anew dateofMay 27 hasbeen
set for the AshburtonDistrict
Business of theYear Awards.
The awardswill be heldat
the Mt Hutt Memorial Halland
havebeendelayed because of
covid.
AshburtonDistrict Council
has partnered withANZ and
Ri Ra Events to hostthe
inaugural event, which aimsto
recognise andcelebrate local
business excellence.
The awardsattracted 70
entrantsinavarietyof
categoriesand around 250
tickets at seated tableshave
beensold so far.
The gala dinner beginsat
6pm andthe winnersofthe
primaryindustry, export,
tourism andmanufacturing
categorieswill be the first to
be announced.
Other categoriesinclude
not­for­profit, technology and
innovation,the Bevan
Rickerby FutureBusiness
Leader award,People’s
Choicefor Retailand the
supreme award.
Judges assessed initial
entries anddid followup
interviews with the finalists.
All awardsare sponsoredby
businesses.
Motorcycle club tour
Graeme ‘Pup’Moore was
among the riders to hit the
highway as part of the
Ashburton Motorcycle Club’s
road tour.
Theveteranrider wasone of
around 20bikes,and 30
people, to head southfor the
200km road tourrun by the
club as part of theWheels
Week Plus programme.
He wasriding his 1299cc
Ducati Panigale, asports bike
with 205grade horsepower.
Thesingleseatbikeisone of
afew Ducati bikes Puphas
owned over theyears andhas
clocked up20,000km.
He also hasadual purpose,
off­road/on­road bike with
which he cancarry apillion
passenger.
Aheadofthe roadtourPup, decked outin
full Ducatileathers, said he was keen to
head out on any ride with others, especially
with thecancellation ofthe annualBrass
MonkeyoverQueen’s Birthday weekend.
Tour organiserShane Christie hada
carefullyplanneditinerary for riders,
mostly incase anyonegot waylaidonthe
trip.There was also asupportcrew­with
bike trailerintow ­for anybreakdowns;it
wasn’t needed.
The group travelledfromAshburton via
StateHighwayOne to Temuka, then inland
to Fairlie andhad lunchatValley Brewery
on Highway 79.
They then visited the RogerMahan
Vintage MachineryMuseum, north of
Geraldineand travelled backtothe Hotel
Ashburtonfor prizegivingand spotprizes.
Photo: Ducati fan Graeme ‘Pup’ Moore with
his 1299cc Ducati Panigale ahead of the
Ashburton Motorcycle Club’s road tour.
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 14
19 May 2022
Message From ThePrincipal
Normal Timetable
As you will be aware, currently, weare back at
school operating on anormaltimetable.
In Term One we were forced to adopt our
EmergencyCover Plan (ECP). This planwas to allow
us to cope when we were running out of relievers
and teachers to teach classes. At its COVID peakwe
had one day when we had eighteen teachers out
and obviously we don’t have anywhere near that
number of relief teachers. Under theoriginal ECP we were rosteringyear
levels homefor one or twodaysper week.
Currently,wecan cope with the number of staff out but we do still need
to have aplan inplace ifwereach the point where wecannot put a
teacher in frontofeveryclass.
With this in mind,wehave designedaMark 2version of the ECP.
This isbased onaseries of levers to be activated that will reduce the
pressureonstaffing:
• Lever One Not holding any junior trip that requires additional relief
cover.
• Lever Two Minimising any senior trips that require additional relief
cover.
• Lever Three Minimising Professional Development (PD) that requires
relief cover.
• Lever Four
• Lever Five
Year 13 classes with work set, but unsupervised.
Rostering homeofone year level per day. This Leveristhe
absolutelast resort.
Currently none ofthese measures is required, but we do have to have
contingency plans in place for the next wave or new variant. Obviously,
anyupdatesrequiredwill be communicatedwith our parentcommunity
via the usual channels.
House Spirit Week
Last week we had House Spirit Week, which was anew innovation this
year.
Traditionally,House Sports Athletics PrelimsDay happens in about Week
2ofthe school year, providing opportunity for our four Houses to build
unity; and it is afun dayfor the whole school.
Sadly,this couldn’t happen this year,with the gathering number limits in
place, and the eventwas cancelled.
House SpiritWeek featured lunch-time sport challenges each day and a
chance tolaunch our Inter-Housecompetition. Most importantly, itwas
achancetohave some fun everylunch-time foraweek.Well done to our
HouseLeaders forinitiatingthe concept.
Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews
Tonight, and next Tuesday weare holding these three-way interviews.
These are a fantastic opportunity for parents/caregivers to gain an
accurate update on howtheir studentisprogressing in each subject.
We encourage parents to have their child come with them because, that
way; teacher,parentand students areall on the samepage,gaining the
same information at the same time.
The online booking system closes for these at 9:00am on the day ofthe
interviews. If youare having troublemaking abooking,then please ring
our officeand someone will help you.
Have agreat week.
Ross Preece
Principal •Tumuaki
Information
Parent/Student/SubjectTeacher Interviews
and Early Closures
Second day–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 theirparents/caregivers,
in order to be part of the three-way conversation.
Bookingsfor Interviews went liveonTuesday 03 May
and areable to be booked through:
https://ashburton.schoolpoint.co.nz
Your SchoolPointlogin is the sameasyourKamar login.
If youdonot have an onlinefacility,
youare able to book by contacting the
CollegeOfficeon3084193, Ext0.
Further information will be advised to families.
School Early Closurefor all students on this day, from 1:20pm
Theclosure is BoardofTrustees-approved.
POSTPONED –Until Tuesday14June 2022.
Full school dayonTuesday24May,until 3:05pm.
Further information -refer to email senttoall families.
Information
Consultation Process–
NCEA Level1:Hui Confirmed Dates
As has been advised previously, Ashburton College is undertaking
acomprehensive consultation process to consider if our College will
retain NCEA Level1asaprimaryfocus forour Year 11 students.
As part of this process, we are seeking the input of current and former
students, whānau,employers andour staff.
We are reviewing the role that this qualification plays in supporting the
best outcomes forour students, and asking relatedquestions like:
• Whatare the benefits andlimitations of NCEALevel 1?
• Doall of ourstudents need to complete NCEALevel 1?
• Are we supporting studentwell-being?
• How does NCEA Level1supportour Vision?
While ourfocusisverymuch on Ashburton College, this is aconversation
which is taking place in secondary schools and their communities
around NewZealand.
As part of this process we will host severalhui, as follows:
• Tuesday31May 7:00pm College Auditorium
• Thursday02June 10:00am Hakatere Marae
• Thursday02June 2:00pm College Auditorium
• Thursday02June 7:00pm HakatereMarae
• Friday03June 10:00am College Auditorium
• Saturday11June 2:00pm College Auditorium
If youare interested in hearingmore, we inviteand strongly
encourageyoutoattend one of thesehui to gain information
and to provide feedback to us at College.
It is anticipated the huiwill be forapproximately one hour.
An opportunity to share your thoughts will also be made available
viaasurveyinthe nearfuture.
Cultural Programme Events Return
It is areal pleasure to be able to advertise cultural events, anumber
which havehad to be absent from our calendar forthe past twoyears.
Currently we advertise twotransferred nowfromTerm One.
Putthese in your calendar if youcan join us in the audienceto
enjoy thetalentsofCollegestudents.
Events
Year 12 HospitalityClass to HotelAshburton
Recently theCollege’sYear 12 HospitalityClasswas hosted by the Hotel
Ashburton, to put into practicesomeofthe assessmentskills they have
been learninginclass.
Teacher Kent Slocombe said that, as well as atour ofthe facilities and a
‘behind the scenes’look at the operation,staff members Sharon Donald and
TimmyVaevae challenged their restaurantset-up and bar skills.
Appreciation
This annual eventismuchappreciated, and is avaluable introduction to the
manyroles thatthe hospitalityindustryoffers.
Timmy, aformer AshColl student, has worked at the Hotelnow forfour years
and told the students that, whileaworkday can offer up alot of unforeseen
challenges, it can also be agreat deal of fun.
(Pictured above): Rere Strickland (behind the counter) adds the final flourish
to customer MayPenjueli’s (left) Lemon, Lime and Bitters,under the critical
eyeofTimmyVaevae.
Photocredit: Mina Mataiti
Congratulations
College 2022 Duathlon
Traditionally, the final day ofTerm One isdesignated the day for the
annualYear 13 Phys Ed students’duathlon assessmentand,fortunately,
this wasable to go ahead.
Physical Education teacher RonCarlson said thatthe duathlon is partoftheir
course which looks at examining the effectiveness of atrainingprogramme,
analysing the risks involved in an outdoor- based activity, and performing
against national standards.
The course consisted of a1.3 km run, and either a13.1km road cycle or a
9.6kmmountain bike trail ride,followedbyafinal 1.3kmrun.
Conditions on the day were excellent for good times and only the fitness
levels of the students would determine the outcome.
Thereisasmall class this year and only eleven students lined up at the start.
By the end of the first run RileySaand Chris Angus hadpulled out asmall
lead overthe field.
However, with cyclists going in different directions it wasn’t until they
returned forthe final runthatitwas evident thatthe lead had changed,with
one of the mountain bikers having taken the lead.
FinalStandings were -
Boys -Riley Harris finished first, followed byRiley Sa, Chris Angus and
Boaz Drye.
Girls -TCTrusler-Clarkwas firstin, followedbyJorja Roulston.
(Pictured above):
Boaz Drye
coming in from
the bike leg.
(Pictured right):
Jorja Roulston in
the cycle leg.
TheAshColl
Way
Ron said that most of the students were pleased with their results, with all
completing the course.While, against the criteria, there were noExcellence
Grades; there were three Merit Grades achieved, which was a positive
outcome.

Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 14
19 May 2022
Congratulations
Successful AgeGroup Road Cycling
National Championships forMaddi Lowry
Maddi Lowry’s key focus is track cycling but, due to the above
Championships being heldclose to home in the sense of it being hosted
in Hokitika, from 22-24April,Maddi made thedecision to compete.
Time Trial –5th Placing
Maddi competed inthe Under 19 Women’s 15km out-and-back Time Trial
and was‘really happy at howitwent’saying she surprised herself in whatis
not hermain event. It is worthy of note also, thatMaddi is competing in this
age groupasa17year-old.
Maddidescribed the course as being‘tough’,starting from Cass Squareand
cycling toward Lake Kaniere south on the highway and encompassing flat
parts,rollinghillsand the‘staircase’ which relentlessly keepsongoing up.
In finishing 5th Maddi completed her trial in 27minutes, 16.53 seconds;
whilethe 3rdplace-getter completed in 26;24.
(Pictured above): Maddi contesting the Time Trial, which riders compete in
on specifically-designed Time Trial bikes.
While contestingthe 97.5km Road Race, Maddi made the sensibledecision
to pull-out at 32km as she was aggravating aknee injury. Looking at her
forthcoming schedule,and the need to be uninjured,thiswas agood move.
(Pictured below): Maddi, number50, in the pelatoninthe Road Race.
Looking Ahead
Following Hokitika, Maddi wasscheduled foratwo weeks’rest period,after
whichshe will starttrainingagain.
MaytoSeptember willsee her involved in Timaru Club Road Racing;while in
June,July and September she hasthree rounds of the National Track Cycling
series (one in Invercargill and twoinCambridge); plus representingCollege
in schools’racing –the Aoraki Road Racing Championships inTimaru in June,
South Island SecondarySchools’Road Racing in Christchurch in July;and,in
October,South Island and National Track Championships in Invercargill. The
track season starts at the end of October and runs through to March.
This certainly reads of aserious amountoftraining!
Forthcoming Events
May
20 Hockey Boys’1st XI, Ngā Puna WaiorMarist Park Hockey Turfs,
Christchurch
Junior AGirls’Basketball,Pioneer Stadium, Christchurch
South CanterburySecondarySchools; Basketball –Junior Boys’
Aand B, Senior Boys’B,SouthernTrust EventCentre, Timaru
Basketball –Senior ABoys’and Girls’, Thomson and Whelan Trophy
Competitions,Christchurch
21-22 New Zealand SecondarySchools’Artistic Gymnastics,Auckland
24 Aoraki SecondarySchools’Cross-Country, Timaru
Year 12 Outdoor Education Mountain Biking,
AshburtonMountain Biking Track
Parent/SubjectTeacher interviews, Hotel Ashburton
(refer information section forfull details)
25 Supernet Reserve Competition, ANetball,
Avonside Girls’High School,Christchurch
Hockey Girls’1st XI Ngā Puna WaiorMarist Park Hockey Turfs,
Christchurch
South CanterburySecondarySchools’RugbyGirls’Under 18,
PointDomain,Ashburton Celticand Geraldine
BoardofTrustees Meeting,6:00pm, Turret Room, Menorlue
26 NZ Careers Expo,ChristchurchArena
Year 11 Outdoor Education Mountain Biking,
AshburtonMountain Biking Track
Drama TheatreTrip, CourtTheatre, Christchurch.
27 Aoraki Swimming Championships,EANetworksCentre, Ashburton
UC Pasifikaschool visit
Hockey Boys’1st XI, Ngā Puna WaiorMarist Park Hockey Turfs,
Christchurch
Junior AGirls’Basketball,Pioneer Stadium, Christchurch
South CanterburySecondarySchools; Basketball –Junior Boys’
Aand B, Senior Boys’B,SouthernTrust EventCentre, Timaru
Basketball –Senior ABoys’and Girls’, Thomson and Whelan Trophy
Competitions,Christchurch
CollegeHockeyTeamsWarm-upfor the
Winter Season
As with the many sports, it is exciting to have aseason about to get
underway and, atthe end of last term and during the student holiday
break the Girls’ and Boys’First XI Hockey teams were amongst those
using warm-up games as afinal practise run.
Teacher-in-Charge of Hockey JasonVannini gives us some information
on these events.
Girls’ 1st XI vMid CanterburyCombinedBoys’ 2nd XI Team
On Wednesday 13April, just before the end of term, at 6:00pm in
Ashburton, the Girls’ 1st XI team held awarm-up game against the Mid
CanterburyCombined Boys’2nd XIteam. This team consists of players from
AshColl,MountHutt College and twostudents who arehome-schooled.
Theboys hadtheir full squad of players,while the girls’team had four players
out injured,and thereforehad to work hardduring the game.
In the game, the girls dominated possession in the first quarter but could
not get the ball past the Boys’ team Goalie, Niko Holgate (Mount Hutt
College). The boys looked threatening when they had the ball but had
very fewopportunities to score.
In the second quarter more attacks by the girls saw Jessie Pitney with the
final touch to scorefor a1-0 halftime score.
In the 3rd quarter the girls started tolook tired and the boys, led by
Lachlan Adam and Jayden Etheridge threatened the goal but were kept
out well by Olivia Muir. Jessie Pitney scored again near the end of the
quarterafter agood run by Emma Lill.
The girls got their second wind in the 4th quarter and kept the boys
scoreless, while Jessie Pitney completed her hat trick for afinal score of
3-0 to the girls’ team.
It wasagood first hit-out forboth teams who arecompeting in Christchurch
weekly this term on Wednesday(girls) andFriday(boys)evenings.
Teams’ManagementPersonnel
The Boys’ Combined Team Coach is former College 1st XI player
JacobGray, who is bringing on amostly Year 9and 10 team very well this
year.The manager is Lucy Ellis.
TheGirls’teamiscoached by Skip Muir,with Manager Jen Muir.
Team Members:
Girls’ 1st XI Team – Honor Bradford, Laura Cameron, Caitlin Collie,
Lily Davidson, Leah Doig, Holly-Jayne Feutz, Alia Forrester, Anna Gray,
Emma Lill, Amy McLachlan, Olivia Muir, Jessie Pitney, Gracie Trotter, Rose
Vannini, LauraWalsh, SarahWilson.
Boys’ Combined Team – Jethro Dove, Ben Edkins, Tom Ellis,
MitchellLye,HamishRamsay,JamesReid,KaydenSmith-Ackerley,RileyTrotter,
Liam Walker,Taylor Wilson, Ruben Winchester,Nate Woods.
ANZAC TournamentReaps PositiveResults
This tournament was held in Timaru at the Aoraki Trust Hockey Turf
Complex from 27-29April. Jason Vanninioutlined the results.
Game 1: versusOtagoBoys’ High School
Theteamstarted by spreadingthe ballwelland managed one shot at goal
by Hamish O’Reilly, which was well-saved bytheir goalie. However, some
good tackling by HenryWallis keptCollege’send safe, and the scoreat0–0
at the end ofthe first quarter.
In the second quarter Lachie Jemmett got into the attacking circle and
Devon Flannery gained apenalty corner, but the team was unable to
convert. Some good lead-up work by HenryThomas in openplayled to a
goal by RileyHarris, giving a1–0 half-time lead.
Agoodrun by DevonFlannery set up ashot by Toby Grant thatwas wellsavedbyOtago
Boys’keeper. Otago Boys’received twogreen cards forbad
tackles… but promptly scored through abreakaway, while they only had
nine men on the field! This broughtthe scoreto1–1 at the end of thethird
quarter.
In the last quarter College keptpossession well,and agoodrun forwardby
Nick Stringer led toapenalty corner, where we just failed to get the last
deflection.
The game finished at a1–1 draw, seen asavery promising start for the
team.
Game 2: versus SouthlandBoys’ High School
College started well, with areverse stick shot scored by Devon Flannery
afteronly seven minutes of play. Another greatrun forwardbyRileyHarris
led to apenalty corner,although thiswasn’tconverted,leaving the scoreat
1-0 afterthe firstquarter.
Southland Boys’ scored abreakaway goal early inthe second quarter, but
thenagoodrun through the centre by DevonFlannery led to agreat shot
and a goal scored by Lachie Jemmett, to bring the score to2–1 at halftime.
In the 3rd quarter the teams were tiring, asitwas the second game of
the day for both, but College started tohold possession well and pushed
forward; with Nick Stringer scoring agreat goal, turning the ball in at the
far post. This was followed byastrong shot and another goal, scored by
TomRosevear and, after agoal-mouth scramble, Will Rollinson tucked
the ball over the line. Southland Boys’scored shortly after, bringing the
scoreto5–2 at the endofthe quarter.
In the last quarter some good defence byBraden Luxton and Sam Orr
kept the opposition scoreless. College didn’t convert acouple of chances,
leavingthe final scoreat5–2.
Day2:versus Dunedin’s John McGlashan College
This was always going to be atough game against ateam that won the
nationaltitle in 2019.They startedwith agood run through the middle and
ashot fromthe topofthe circle scoring agoal.
Five minuteslaterour CentreBack HenryWallis received an errant stick to
the face which put him out for the rest of the game, but College held well
forthe rest of the quarterfor a0–1 score-line.
In the second quarter there were chances for College, with some good
distribution from Hamish O’Reilly in midfield, however John McGlashan
managed to scoretwo field goals.
This was followed, in the third period, by 3 penalty corners for
John McGlashan who scored from two ofthem with very quick drag flicks,
giving our goalie,ArchieGlanville, very little chance.
In the last quarter, arun down the side-line from Nick Kershaw led to a
penaltycorner,and apass from HenryThomas to DevonFlanneryled to a
goal forCollege. John McGlashanonly scored onceinthe last quarter, with
some good defending from Zane Cameron, fora7–1 final score.
Jason said that, although College conceded several goals, itwas agood
experienceplayingagainst asidethatwilllook to be at leastinthe topfour
nationally laterinthe year.
(Pictured right, on the right):
College player,
DevonFlannerywith
hissights set on success
further up the field,inthe
game against
John McGlashan College.
Day3:versus TimaruBoys’ High School 2nd XI
College waslooking to finishstrongly against theTimaru Boys’2nd XI team,
and startedwith agood shareofpossession. Toby Grant showedhis speed
down the rightside,going all the wayintothe circleand earning apenalty
corner.Wehad several of these,and also afew fieldgoal shotsbut could not
findthe backofthe net. Their goal-keeperhad an excellentgame and made
anumber of very good saves.
In the second quarter College attacked again, and the ball hit their foot in
the circle.Collegeplayedonwith advantage,and Will Rollinson scrambled
the balloverthe line forour first goal of the game.
In the third quarterTimaru Boys’had more ball, but some good defending
from Sam Orr at Centre Back, and Josh Cannan at Left Back, kept them
scoreless.
In the finalquarter, TomRosevear distributed theball up to the strikers well
and we earned another penalty corner, with Hamish O’Reilly scoring with
apowerfulshot.
The final score was 2–0, with College just lacking the final touch in front
of goal afew times.
(Pictured right):
Toby Grant
keeping just
ahead of the
Timaru Boys’
High School
player.
(Pictured left):
College player
HenryThomas
protecting the ball
from his Timaru
Boys’High School
2nd XI opposition.
In Summary
Jason said that, overall, this was agreat mini-tournament tobepart of,
for the first time.Two wins, adraw and aloss are great preparation for our
season playing in Christchurch on Fridayevenings.
Thanks go to the parents who helped with transportonThursdayand Friday,
and those who came along to supportthe team.
Coach Ryan Hampton is working hardtoget the boys running and thinking
about their game, and we are all looking forward toasuccessful season,
and especially the inter–school exchanges where wehope to gain some
victories over our traditional rivals from Christchurch.
Boys’ 1st XI Team members: Zane Cameron, Joshua Cannan,
Harrison Doak, Jack Ellis, Devon Flannery, Archie Glanville, Toby Grant,
Riley Harris, Lachie Jemmett,Nick Kershaw,Braden Luxton, Hamish O’Reilly,
Sam Orr, Will Rollinson, Tom Rosevear, Nicholas Stringer, Henry Thomas,
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Family get together for safari
Three 50cc scooters run­in and
serviced...check.
Multiplefuel cansand oil
reserves at the ready... check.
Six Care Bear onesies washed
and ready for wear...check.
It’s just part of the list of
Ashburton couple Linda and
Trevor Croy, putting the final
touches together in readiness
for thisweekend's Cancer
Society Tranz Alpine Scooter
Safari.
Now theyare just awaiting the
arrival of their children, Gareth,
Kathryn, Andrea andtheir
partners.
The couple, who have both
had personal experiences with
canceroverthe years,willbe
joined by the kids on their
journey.
Kathrynand husbandKayne
willtravel over fromHokitika,
Andrea and Tedhave arrived
fromAuckland, and Gareth and
wifeLisa, of Gold Coast,
Australia, arrived in New
Zealand earlier this week. They
weretasked withbringing the
onesies with them.
The eight of them willbe
together at the startingline on
Saturday; six riding across in
teams on three scooters, and
Linda andLisa aheadinthe
support vehicle with food, fuel
and warmth on board forthose
not riding.
They also have a‘breakdown’
trailer justincase donated for
use by businessmanBryan
Donaldson,ofMcKay and
Donaldson Motorcycles.
It will alsobeusedto
transport thescootersonthe
return home.
Trevor and Linda Croy, with their Fun Care Bear mascot, looking forward to this weekend’s Cancer
Society Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
Thescootersafariisa
novelty charity fundraiser for
thesociety’s CanterburyWest
Coastdivision and takes a
scenic 250km day tripby50cc
scooterjourney, oftenslow
andcold, from McLeans
Island near Christchurch
acrossthe Southern Alpsto
Hokitika.
Thetrip is symbolicofathe
long journey involved in
cancertreatment, Linda says.
It's one of thecoldesttimes
of theyear, it’s alongjourney
on a50cc scooterinone day
andits agreatreliefonceon
theother side.
This year willbeTrevor's
second scootersafari.
He didone four yearsago
and hisfamilysaidtheywould
bekeen if he ever didanother.
There are fivecommunity
supportedlegs; McLeans
Island to Sheffieldfor a
sponsor’s pie,thentoLake
Lyndon, on to ArthursPass
village whereLandSearch
and Rescue putonlunch,
onward to Kumara
Racecourse, andfinally
through to Hokitika.
Trevor and Gareth have
teamedupasteamChilly
Willy,Kathryn andKayne as
Pocket Rocket, and Andrea
and TedasAndy&Ted.
They join otherMid
CantabrianssuchasDavid
Oakleyand BronnieMcKenna
on theride.
Each rider registered hasa
fundraisingpageviathe
website where peoplecan
donate to support the cause.
It canbefound at www.
scootersafari.org.nz
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Funding for
learners
The Community Trust of Mid&
South Canterburyissupporting
learners and their families
throughgrantstothe Principals
Discretionary Fund of
educators.
The annualfunding,from a
total poolof$304,336, is forall
primary, intermediate and
secondary schools,plusnot­forprofitearlylearning
centres,
kindergartensand playcentres
in the area.Itis granted so
students have support to achieve
their potentialand feelmore
connectedand valued by the
school and able to participate in
educationalopportunities with
equity.
Trust chief executiveofficer
Liz Sheasaid thetrustvalued
the knowledgeand relationships
by local principals andcentre
managersand the needs­based
distributionofthe funding was
at the entirediscretion of these
community leaders.
‘‘Individual studentsmight
receive assistance withthe costs
of examfees, uniforms, meals,
stationery,field trips or visiting
performances,schoolcamps,
sporting or cultural activities,or
entry fees to core activities such
as swimming. In other
circumstancesthe fundingmight
be used to provideadditional
teacher aidetime or resources
for one or agroupofstudents,’’
she said.
The overallPrincipals
Discretionary Fundwill seethe
total funding pool distributed to
67 schools,23kindergartens,10
playcentres and12early
learning centres.
Tegan
Ara graduate
foracareer in
healthorscience
The Certificate inStudy and Career Preparation
–starting in Timaru in July -isthe perfect way to
prepare for ahealth or science-related degree at
Ara. In only six months you can achieve the entry
requirements and gain the skills and confidence
needed to begin adegree in nursing, midwifery,
medical imaging, osteopathy, nutrition, sport
science or health promotion, or adiploma in
lab science. Free bus to Timaru available from
Ashburton and Oamaru.
Apply now atara.ac.nz.
Confidencegrows with degree
preparation course
Not everyone has the confidence or
academic ability to launch straight into
a degree, no matter how determined
they might be to gain one. Which is
why Ara Institute of Canterbury offers a
short preparation course called the New
Zealand Certificate in Study and Career
Preparation.
Available in-class at Ara’s Christchurch
City campus or online, the 19-week course
ensures that participants can meet their
chosen degree’s entry requirements and
that they have the study skills and selfconfidence
needed to be successful.
The course is designed specifically as
preparation for Ara degrees (and in some
cases diplomas) in health, lab science,
social work, business, ICT, architectural
studies, and engineering.
“If you want start a degree with us
next year, but you don’t meet the entry
requirements or you just want to brush
up on your academic skills, this course
is perfect,” says Melissa Barber, head of
Ara’s Department of Applied Sciences
and Social Practice. “And it’s especially
good if you’ve been away from study for
awhile.”
Melissa adds that the course can be studied
anywhere “whether you’re in Picton,
Hokitika, Temuka or anywhere else” and
fits around other commitments such as
work and family.
Zoe Liu decided she wanted to be anurse
but she didn’t have any background
in science. Ara suggested she do the
preparation course before starting adegree
the following year. She did, and it turned
out to be exactly what she needed.
“The course was amazing,” Zoe says.
“As a mature student, as well as an
international student, Iwas abit worried
to begin with, but Ihad great tutors who
were really patient with all my questions.
Ilearned alot about the human body, my
English improved and I became more
confident in myself and in my decisions.”
Zoe says she felt “fully ready” to start
her nursing degree after completing the
certificate. “With all the knowledge and
study skills I’d developed, Iwas confident
I’d do well. Ifelt really great about it.”
Prompt application is recommended as
places in the July intake are filling fast.
For more details, see ara.ac.nz.

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Ashburton County Lions members gathered recently at Lake Hood to mark 35 years of the club.
AshburtonCountyLions mark 35 years in style
AshburtonCounty Lions has
markedits 35th year with the
unveilingofacommemorative
plaque and lunch celebration
at LakeHood.
Theplaque is fixed to alarge
boulderdonated by Fulton
Hogan and sits near the central
boat dock at the lake where the
service club plantedagarden
in 2003.
Some 13 original charter
members still belong to theclub
and 11 of them were able to
attend the celebrations and
cake cutting celebration at The
Lake Houserestaurant.
Ashburton CountyLions was
formed as aLioness club in
1987 and received its full
charterfive years later.
Theclub’sfirstpresident was
Betty Watson.
MrsWatson was unableto
attend the celebration but
wrote down some of her
memories of the club over the
years,which were readout at
the lunch.
Currentpresident SueGreen
said chartermember Bett Wills
had beengiven the honour of
unveiling theplaque and fellow
charter member Audrey Lowe
had cut the cake.
‘‘It was nice to relivesome of
the historyofthe club and to
hear how it has served the
community over the years,’’she
said.
Photo at right: Ashburton
County Lions Club charter
members line up at the 35th
celebration. Standing from left:
Avis Kingsland, Lucille Brown,
Cynthia Tindall, Mary Francis,
Margaret Kerr, Jacqui Welch,
Jackie Ryan and Barbara
Borland; sitting from left,
Audrey Lowe and Bett Wills.
Rakaia Sports
Awards finalists
The finalists for the Rakaia
Sports Awards have been
named and there’sabroad mix
of sporting activities featured.
All of the finalists are either
Rakaia District residents or
affiliated to aRakaia club with
achievements covering 2020 and
2021.
Making the cutinthe senior
sportsperson category is
Bobbylee Hyslop, who plays
both rugby leagueand rugby
union.
She was amember of the
Canterbury Women’s League
team that won the National
Championshipin2021and plays
rugby for Celtic, which won the
South Canterburysevens
championshipin2020,
Other nominations in the
category include shooterChris
Helem, who made theNZ
national senior team in 2020 and
shot 98/100 in the team shoot at
the national championships,
plougher Simon Reed, whowas
second overall in theNational
Silver Ploughfinal in 2020 and
won the bronze medal for grass
ploughing at the 2021event and
Adam Williams,who had a
stellar 2020 season on the rodeo
circuit and was the2019­20NZ
bareback champion rider.
Thesporting achievements of
Tayla Davidson willbe
recognised in the junior
sportsperson category. Tayla
won gold medals at the
Canterbury Karate
Championships in 2020and at
the Otago/Southland Karate
Champs in 2021. She won
Finalist Helena Dunlea.
further medals in various
sections at othercompetitions
and was named in theNew
Zealand teamin2021.
Up for the senior sportsteam
award is the Rakaia Black
netball team, which won the
Mid Canterbury Netball social 2
grade in 2020 andsocial 1grade
in 2021, the Rakaia golf team
that lifted the Bristol Cupin
both 2020 and 2021and the
victorious 2021 Rakaia ladies
golf vet pennant team.
Two junior netball teams will
vie for honoursinthe junior
sports team category, while
junior netball coach Lara
Reihana and rugby coach Frank
Peters are up for the sports
coach award.
Up for the outstanding
official/administrator award is
Rakaia RugbyClub’s John
Lawler and bowls stalwart
Helen Boag.
Theoutstanding volunteer
finalists are ValBell, who
supports Rakaia’s golf and
bowls clubs, and community
swimming pool committee
member Helena Dunlea.
Adate is still to be confirmed
for the presentation of awards.
HOW TO RIDE AT YOUR BEST
WHEN THE SEASONS CHANGE
Autumn is abeautiful timeofyear to ridebut thetransition fromdry roadstowet can be abit
of achallenge. Here’s some ways you canmakeiteasier.
•Preparing yourbikefor awet ridecan make abig difference. Check thattyres haveplenty
of tread, no damage, and arecorrectlyinflated. Changingyourbike’ssuspensiontobe
slightlysofter willgiveyou betterfeedbackand grip in cold, wetconditions.
•Summerrain driesout fastonthe road, butthat is not the caseastemperatures drop.
Wetconditions alsoaffect howmuch grip is available,withvaryinglevels across different
types of surfaces.When ridinginautumn,beaware of damp and wetpatches on the road.
Use your positioning to put yourcontactpatchesonthebest bit of roadavailabletoyou.
•Traction is compromised by excessive braking, accelerationand deceleration, but
especially so when the road is slippery,solooktoregulatethe movementsyou’re making.
•Wet roadsand reduced gripmean youneedtobuild up thebraking force smoothly and
progressively. The moreslipperyitgets, the more you’ll favour the rearbrakebecause, if it
skids,the consequences are alot easier to manage.
If you want to improve your riding skills, sign up for Ride Forever coaching
at rideforever.co.nz/coaching
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Big whopping pumpkins
Theheaviest, biggest and weirdest pumpkins
grownfromMitre10Mega Ashburton
seedlings went under scrutiny at the
weekend.
They were of theAtlanticGiant variety so
not destinedfor human consumption, but
saw plenty of stock get atreat.
YoungsterMaddyCunninghamwon the
heaviest pumpkin honour withher 73kg
whopper.
Her sister,Chloe Cunningham, won the
biggest in diameter.
And theweirdest wasgrown by Bronwyn
Mitre 10 Mega Ashburton operations
manager Michelle Brown lounging among
some of the pumpkins entered in the annual
pumpkin growing competition.
Gilchrist.
Therewas also another category addedfor
theprettiest grown, which was won byLexus
Shepherd.
Spokesperson Lisa Scammell said Mitre 10
Mega resurrected the pumpkin growing
contests of many years ago, and broughtit
back as a‘‘funcompetition as so many
families are getting into growingtheir own
veges.’’
Staff gaveaway40Atlantic Giant variety of
pumpkin seedlings in November last year to
growersof all ages,and feedbackhad been a
mixed bag of success.
The variety wasrenowned for producing
large pumpkins, but somegrowers had
reported no luck to giant, to just plain weird,
she said.
Next steps
for growth
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Budget 22 is being delivered today (May19).
Budget 22 will investtobuildahighwage,
low carbon economythatgives economic
security in good times and in bad.
TheBudget will invest in meetingthe
challenges of climate change, andimprove
our economic security by reducing our
reliance on oil,and openopportunities for
higher paying jobsusingclean technology.
Iwill updatemore on the Budgetinmy
nextcolumn, but this week Iwanted to
speak about the major package to address
skills shortagesannouncedlast week.
NewZealand’s border willfully reopen
to touristsandvisa holders on 31 July, two
monthsearlier than planned. This willbe
welcomenewsfor businessesacross Mid
Canterbury.
We’vetaken advantage of the global
disruptions caused by covid to get smart
about immigration, and we’re using this
opportunity to speedupour recovery and
address long­termchallenges. Our new
rebalanced immigrationsettingswillhelp
businesses accessthe key skills theyneed,
while alsoensuring that wages andworking
conditions are improved for everyone in
New Zealand.
To addressimmediate skills shortages,
we’re creating anew streamlined
immigration pathway for hard­to­fill jobs.
The newGreenList, which includes roles
like nurses,GPs, secondaryschool
teachers, engineers, and techworkers, will
makeiteasier to attract these muchneeded
workers to NewZealand.
To keep the skills we needwithinthe
country, we’ve announced that around
20,000 visaholderswith visasexpiring
before 2023 are being granted either asixmonth
extensionoranew two­year visa
with open work conditions, so their
employerswon’t be affected by these
changes. We’re also continuingtoroll out
our plan to grow skillsat home.
We’vealreadyseen more than 190,000
New Zealanderstaking up our free trades
trainingand apprenticeships.Lastweek,
we also announcedanextension to the
Apprenticeship Boost scheme whichwill
see afurther 38,000Kiwis supported intoa
trade. This package is designed to address
the urgent skills shortagescreated by covid
while alsoputtingour immigration settings
on abetterand moresustainable footing.
Our new reopening dates willsee
familiesand friends reunite,international
students return, and provide amuchneeded
boost to ourtourismand events
sectors. As our economycontinues to gain
momentum, we’ll keeptakingfull
advantage of opportunities to secure New
Zealand’s future.

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Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
17
Tractor pull roars to life, draws crowd
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Scoresoftractors andhundreds
of spectators attended the
Canterbury Tractor Pull Club’s
inaugural funeventatMayfield
A&P Showgrounds last
weekend.
It was run as an event on the
Wheels Week Plus programme.
Thetwo day tractorpull,
which saw thesecond day
canneddue to wet conditions,
was the brainchildof many
helpers involved with the
Mayfield A&P Showtractor
pull.
Robbie ‘Gooserooter’
Sheffordand adedicated team
took on achallenge of building
aslidingweighttransfersled,
thebiggest of its style in New
Zealand.
Thesled was built on avolvo
truck chassis, with bits from a
wheeled digger,aircraft
loadingtruck throughto a
engine from agenerator,
ASouthlandfan of tractor
pull said it would take two
years to build, Robbie said.
YetRobbiefound time
between adriving gig for Roger
Smith Contracting at the wheel
of atwinstack BulldogMack
anddoinghis ownhealth works
with‘Robbies Rural Mind
Matrix Mental Health Talks’;
there were also ‘‘twobuggared
knees’’.
It was built in seven months.
Robbie said despite afew
teething issues at the tractor
pull event ­includingadeluge
of overnight rain­it wasstill a
great success.
‘‘It worked outasareally
goodevent.’’
There was abig turnout of
people to supportthose
involved, including
stallholders,food and beverage
sellers along with abouncy
castle and little Jeep rides for
kids, he said.
Duringthe tractor pull there
was plentyofactionwith afew
engine failures, some big
wheeliesand atemporary
breakdown of thesled, which
called for some Kiwiingenuity
andthe team worktoget up and
running again.
Drivers camefrom far and
widetoparticipate andran a
range of makesand models
including six highly modified
tractors, a1937 Lanz Bulldog
through to the latest model 942
Fent, owned by TAC
Contractingand driven by
Robbie’s son in­law Glen
Francis.
It is one of thebiggest Fent’s
in NewZealand,Robbie said.
We hadaround 25 tractors
have agoonday one, he said.
Each tractor gotfour to six
runs each tryingtohit a100
metre distance pull target.
‘‘It was acracker,’’ andthe
sled stopped every tractor,
Robbie said.
Overnightrain hit the
foothills andbythe tractor
pull’s scheduled 9am start on
day two, thegroundwas
consideredtoowet to proceed.
Tractor pull was becoming a
popular sport again andthe
plan was to have more specific
modified weekendevents,
Robbie said.
He lookedforward to
confirming futureevents and
thanked all those who help
make the weekend possible.
At right: Robbie ‘Gooserooter’
Shefford next to the 942 Fent,
one of the largest Fent’s in New
Zealand, running in the
Canterbury Tractor Pull Club’s
inaugural event at Mayfield.
PHOTO: TONI WILLIAMS
Action from day one of the Canterbury Tractor Pull Club's inaugural tractor pull at Mayfield.
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WaiWecare
"I joinedtocontributeideasand solutions to water challenges
in the zone.Our rivers provide important ecosystems to our
community,Ibelieve we canwork together to ensure this
precious resourcehas asustainablefuture."
Sidinei Teixeira–
Ashburton
Water Zone
Committeemember
Nine of Canterbury’s waterzone committees arelooking for new community
members. If youare interested in joining,visit ecan.govt.nz/waiwecare and
letusknowwai youcare. Applications close Monday30May.
Canterbury’s water zone committees recommend actions and tactics to councils and work withthe
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Thursday,19May 2022 |ISSUE 79
Street art projects win creative grants
Two street art projects designed to
add life and colour to Ashburton
are among projects to receive
funding from the national Creative
Communities Scheme.
Seven groups were granted just over
$13,000 forvarious projects in thedistrict.
Triangleprecinctdeveloper Justin Skilling
was granted $5000 for a large mural,
similar to others inthe area that hehas
commissioned from internationally
recognised artistWongi Wilson.
He is keen to promotethe Trianglefor its
street art and culturalappealand says the
existing murals have been well received
and well photographed. More murals
would further enhancethe area and town.
Some $2300 was granted for an art
programme to paint EA Networks’
roadside cabinets. EA Networks and
Ashburton District Council willbepartners
in the programme,whichissimilar to the
Chorus cabinet art programme.
It has been found that cabinets that
have been painted with murals do not
generally get tagged as much as nonpainted
cabinets. Two suitable cabinets
havealready beenidentified at Hinds and
Rakaia, andartists will be invited to create
and submit designs, which willbechosen
by apanelincluding MayorNeil Brown.
The artists will bepaid afee for painting
the cabinet and have their material costs
reimbursed.
Acommunity art project atthe Staveley
LynetteLovett,Councillor
Taking astand againstonlinetrolls
It helps to havebroadshoulders
whenyou areelected to public
office.
As aCouncillor,you must havetime,
energyand passionfor the district.In
making decisions thataffect the lives
of residents, youalso need to balancea
rangeofviews andneeds, andconsider
things likeaffordability,sustainability
and wellbeing. So it helpstohavean
inquiring mind too.
However, as this year is alocal body
election year,Ifeel thatgood people
might hesitatetoput their handupfor
council because of the increasing vitriol
of keyboardwarriors. Perhaps nowis
the time forthose warriorstostand
themselves!
There’s araft of information about
whatconstitutesharmful digital
communications, but having been
the subjectofsome myself,Iwould
liketooffermythoughts to those who
attack from behindthe safetyofthe
screen: Beforeyou press thesend
button, please re-readand thinkabout
AWongi Wilson mural in the Trianglehas plentyoffans.
Campsite was granted $2000 for the first
phase of aproject tocreate site specific
art and forest sculptures, helping people
reconnect with nature and encouraging
themtobeinterestedinthe nativeforest
thatsurroundsthe camp.
The CanInspire Charitable Trust was
granted $2087 to helprun sevenCanBead
workshops. The workshops are free for
people experiencing illness, trauma or
personalloss and peopleare taughtbasic
jewellery and beading skills to make
a necklace, bracelet, earrings or other
beaded craft.
Other grants included $500 to Arts
whatyou aresaying to thatperson,
or organisationthatyou areaboutto
attack.
Is whatyou areabout to post true?
Willitaffect thatperson or group’s
wellbeing? Do youknowthe full story,
or thefacts andfigures?Whatisyour
personal agenda?
Iinviteyou to put yourself in your
victim’s shoes. Howwould youfeel?
And would youbewilling to follow
wordswith action,and stand yourself
forpublicelection?
While the jobcan berewarding, it’s
notaseasyasit first may appear.As
councillorswehavetobalanceupa
widerangeofviews, needsand wants,
againstwhat’saffordable, practical and
sustainable,and determine howitwill
affectthe wellbeing of our district.
Behindthe scenes, thereare rules
and regulations we havetoabide by,
and we areaccountable to regional
or centralGovernment. It’s acomplex
systemand as councillorswespend
manyhours reading, visiting, and going
Canterbury for an annual booklet
promoting galleries and artists,$390tothe
Ashburton Writers’ Group to run ashort
storycompetition forchildren andadults,
$740 toKristen Dunne to run creative art
classes for the general public, and $1650
to Rakuto Kurano to include an Ashburton
venue in anational violin quartet tour in
July.
An Ashburton assessment committee
decided the successful grant recipients
last week and another round of funding
applications will open on 1August 2022.
Go to our grants and funding page for
moreinformation.
through facts,beforewedebate the
issues around thecouncil table. Thisis
our job andweare expected to ask the
hardquestions, both forand against,
beforeany decision is made.
Youpersonally maynot like the
decision,but at the end of the daywe
areheretorepresent thewholedistrict,
notsectionsofit.
We all want the Ashburton districttobe
agreat placetowork,liveand play.Yes,
we should holdour elected members
accountable,but we need to encourage
good people to puttheir hand up for
our local elections, without fear of
being torn down.
Do you
qualifyfor a
ratesrebate?
Ashburton District Council is
concerned some low-income
ratepayers in thedistrictare missing
out on arates rebate, which could
cutupto$665 off theirratesbill.
The Government’s rates rebate scheme
provides apartial refund for people who
pay rates tothe council and around 800
people received arebate forthe previous
financialyear.
Chief Executive Hamish Riach said the
deadlineforrebatesinthecurrentfinancial
year wasapproaching and ratepayers had
until theend of June to apply.
“Weare gettingdowntothe last fewweeks
and encouraging ratepayers who receive
superannuation or other Government
assistance,orareonlowincomes,to check
if theymeetthe income levelrequired to
qualify.
“Thelevel foreligibility varies,depending
on income, the amount of rates you pay
and dependants, so some people might
qualify for the full rebate or for alesser
amount. Ifyou’re not sure, then call our
Customer Services team on 3077700 or
drop in to theCouncil officeand find out."
See ourwebsiteratespagefor moreinfo.
Gym hours
arechanging
EA Networks Centre isclosing its
gym and fitness facilities anhour
earlier from Monday 23 May, as
another measure to help reduce
operating costs.
Ashburton DistrictCouncil ChiefExecutive
Hamish Riach said the facility had been
reviewing operations so it ran ascosteffectively
as possible and visitor data
showed only a very small number of
people had been using the gym and
fitness facilities in the final hourofthe day.
“Like many other recreation centres
around the country, Covid-19 has had a
big impact onthe EA Networks Centre.
Closing the gym anhour earlier will help
easepressureonitsbudgetandwhileitwill
needtobe confirmed in our Annual Plan,
we’reproposing to keep membershipsat
their current prices."
Fitness classes won’tbeaffected by earlier
closing time and stadium hours remain
unchanged.
Gym hoursfrom23May 2022: Weekdays –
5.45amto8pm,Weekends –7am to 6pm.
Stadium hours: Weekdays –5.45am to
9pm,Weekends–7am to 7pm.
Pool, Spa and Sauna hours: Weekdays –
5.45amto7pm,Weekends –7am to 5pm.
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Big Mill Creek clean-up nearsfinish line
Thebigclean-upofMillCreek should
be complete next month and the
waterway will begiven an annual
spring clean thereafter to ensure it
stays in good condition.
Contractors working for the Ashburton
District Council have been manually
clearing the creek and its edges, using
handtoolsand weedeaters,toensurethe
creek bed is notdisturbed.
Water inMill Creek is mostly stockwater,
though the creek also conveysstormwater
as needed.
InfrastructureServicesGroupManagerNeil
McCann said the creek wasanimportant
part of the town’s water infrastructure,
but itwas also home to small fish and
watercress grew in parts.
“The work has taken abit longer than
expectedbecauseofCovid-19.Every time
aworker tested positiveprogress slowed,
but wehave gained good momentum in
the past two months and the clean-up is
on track to be finished in June.It’snot easy
working in waterall day.”
Parts of the creek that have been
completedsofar include theentiresection
inBraebrook,andTurtonGreenthroughto
the bridge at PagesRoad. Work continues
along sections of the creek throughArgyle
Park.
Grassand weeds, tree branches and other
organic wasteremovedfromthe creek are
takentoadisposal facility.
Mr McCann said access to the creek wasa
Crew from contractors ACLhavebeen working in MillCreek.
challengeattimes, particularly as so many
residential properties backed onto the
waterway.
“We have really appreciated those
residents who have kept their creek
boundaries free of rubbish and well
maintained, and it makes it easierfor the
annual maintenancegoing forward.”
Annual maintenance will be in spring,
when contractors will return to the creek
with hand tools and weed sprayers.
What'shappening in Civil Defence?
Expect to hear your smartphone
beeping loudly sometime between
6pm and 7pm on Sunday 22 May
when the National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA) tests
the emergency mobilealert system.
Emergency mobile alerts are messages
about emergenciessentbyauthorities to
mobile phones. Thealertsare designedto
keep people safeand arebroadcasttoall
capablephonesfromtargetedcell towers.
The alerts can be targeted to areas
affected by serious hazards and
will only be sent when there is aserious
Someareas of MillCreek underwent major
stabilisation and enhancement works
between 2009 and 2017, to stabilisebanks
and improve the flow capacity during
flood events.
The waterway has had along historyin the
Ashburton township and surrounds, and
servedseveral functions (as awatersource
foruse at aflourmill and stockwaterrace).
The creek has been managed for flood
control and drainage sincethe late 1970s.
threat to life, health or property, and, in
some cases, for test purposes. It is the
samesystemthathas delivered important
Covid-19 protection messages over the
past twoyears and wasusedlocallyduring
the May 2021 floods.
NEMA regularly tests the emergency
mobilealert so it canevaluate the system,
cell towers, and the ability for mobile
phones to receivethe alert. The test also
helps to familiarise the public with what
an emergencymobile alertlooks like and
howtheir phone presentsthe message.
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20 Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
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Prepare for winter
Saving energy ­and money ­this winter
Rising food and fuel costs hitting Kiwis in theback
pocket, manyare lookingfor ways to savemoney in their
weekly budget.
Energy costs are one area that canbereduced but with
winterapproaching, compromising on health and
comfort is not an option.
Gareth Gretton,asenior adviser with the EECA
(Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority), says
there are plenty of things we candotoreduce energy use
and save on ourpowerbills.
‘‘Aroundathirdofthe energyused by the average
household is from hotwater. So one of theeasiestways
to lower your energy bill is to cut backonany hotwater
you don’t needtouse, freeingupmore cash forkeeping
warm and for other things.’’
Here are the EECA’s top tips for making savings.
1. Wash cold
Unless youhave aparticularly dirtyload, use acoldwaterwash
cyclewhen you wash clothes. Modern
washing machines anddetergents clean well using cold
waterand makingthis changecould save you about $85
ayear.
2. Shorten your showers
A15­minute shower costs about $1, meaningafiveminute
shower costs onlyabout 33 cents. Reducing your
shower time could save up to $900 ayear for afamilyof
four.
3. Check your shower’sflow rate
‘‘If your shower fillsa10­litre bucketinlessthan a
minute, it’s wasting water,’’ Mr Gretton says. ‘‘Replacing
your shower head for one with amore efficient flowrate
of nine litres aminuteorlesscould cut your hot water
use significantly. Even reducing the flowrate by 1litre
per minute could save ahousehold of four around $80
per year.’’
4. Fix dripping taps
Drippinghottapscan cost you hundreds of dollars a
year,while anew washer will cost only afew dollars.
5. Fill the dishwasher
If youown adishwasher, wait untilitisfully loaded to
run it andputitonthe‘‘eco’’ wash setting if it is
available.Ifyou rinseyour dishes before loading the
dishwater, usecold water.
6. Insulate anddraught­proof
Both help tominimise heating bills. Check if youare
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Leaving aheat pump on is only efficient if your home is super­insulated.
eligiblefor insulation grantsthrough theEECA’s
Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. Inspect your doors
andwindows for draughts on acold,windyday,thenvisit
your hardware store to getthe right products to sealany
gaps.
7. Chooseanefficientheater
‘‘When thetimecomestoreplace your heater,
consider fitting aheat pumpifyou haven’t alreadygot
one,’’ MrGretton says.‘‘They’reagreat choice forlarger
rooms, while electric resistance heaters aregood for
smaller rooms.’’
TheEECA recommends only heating the roomsyou
need to.For ahealthyliving environment,set your
heater thermostat forbetween18degC and 20degC. If you
have older peopleathome, it mightneed to be alittle
higher.
8. Turn theheatpumpoff when you don’t need it
Many of us have heardthat leaving aheat pump on is
more efficient butthat is not the case unless your home
is super­insulated, Mr Gretton says.‘‘Leaving your heat
pump running 24/7 will use more energythan only
heating when youneed to.’’
9. Trap heat in your home
When it starts to get cooler inthe evenings, close your
doors andpull your curtains across.
10.Replaceold downlights withmodern ones
Old­fashioned downlights suck electricity.Infact, the
EECA calculates that 20 100W, old­fashioned downlights
may costmore than running aheater or heat pump.
11.Switch to LEDs
Compared with traditional incandescent light bulbs,
LED bulbs use85% less energy and lastlonger. Each
incandescent bulb you replace withanLED can save you
between $100 and$300 over itslifetime(depending on
thewattageofthe bulb youreplace).What’s more, most
LEDbulbs cost only $3 to $10.
12.Worksmarter
If you are working from home, use asmaller room as
your home office if possible as this will be more efficient
to heat.
Mr Grettonsayswithmore people staying in and
working from home, it is important to know how to
conserve energy athome.
‘‘In thelast couple of years, for instance, computer
monitor sales have boomed —396,779 were sold last
year, compared to 112,608in2015.
Thegoodnews is thankstothe EECA’s product
regulation programmeensuring new appliances in New
Zealandmeet minimum energy performance standards,
average annual energy use bycomputer monitors has
actually declined during the sameperiod.
Similarly, the average annual energy useoffridge/
freezers has halved.
On the flipside, televisions are getting bigger. The
average screen size has grown from 37.9 inches to 48.5
inches since2013, andaverage energy usehas risen
accordingly, from 260kWh peryear to 318kWh.
‘‘So think about whether you really need that hugescreen
TV, and how often youhaveitturnedon.’’
Further advice forusingelectricity efficientlycan be
found at at genless.govt.nz.
‘‘It’snot just about saving money —saving power also
reduces ourhousehold greenhouse gas emissions, which
is important to tackle climatechange.’’
‘‘Electricity generation makes up justover 5% of New
Zealand’sgreenhouse gas emissions. This doesn’t sound
likemuch, but it’saboutthe equivalent of1.4 million
petrol cars.’’
‘‘Reducingthe load onthe gridhelps avoid more
emissionsand every little bitcounts.’’
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FEATURE
Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
21
Prepare for winter
Curtains, blinds help keep the heat in
Havingthe right curtains and
blindscan keep your home
warm and comfortable.
It’s afinding from Consumer
NZ who say installing wellfittedcurtains
and blindswill
go along waytowards keeping
heatinside your home.
Awell­insulatedhomecan
lose about 45 percentofheat
through its windows.
That drops to 30 percent for
an uninsulated home(butthat’s
only because more heat
disappears through the roof
and walls).
Therightwindowcovering
will stop nearly two­thirds of
that heatfrom going out the
window.
Honeycomb blindswerethe
star performer ­they retained
more than 60 percent of the
heatlostthroughabare
window.
Airisagood insulator, as long
as it’s notmoving, and the
honeycomb structure creates a
large, stillair gap between the
cold windowpane and the warm
inside air.
If youprefer curtainsyou are
better to select heavyand long.
ConsumerNZtesting has
Well­fitted curtains and blinds are one of the best ways to keep warmth inside your home.
shown heavy lined curtains are
better than the coatedthermalbackedtypes
and, for the best
result,you should fit them
down to the floor insteadof
stopping them at the sill.
It wasessentialthey were
fittedproperly ­close to the
window and within theframe
and will minimal gaps at the
top,bottom and at the sides.
Honeycombblinds topped
the test, but roman blinds and
roller blinds were effective as
well, as long as they were
fitted correctly.
Even venetians worked ­but
keep those slatsclosed.
The findings say regardless
of personal preferenceor
budget, any curtains and
blinds are better than
nothing.
If you’ve got anyuncovered
windows, put up something.
Consumer NZ also
investigated afew cheap
‘hacks’ to improve your
curtains for winter such as
hanging ablanket behind
curtains or rolling up atowel
and placing it on top of the
curtain rail.
To make the best useofyour
curtains and blinds,
Consumer NZ advises people
keep them open during the
dayover winter to make the
most of the sun.
Close them as soon as the
sun sets to trap as much heat
as possible.
You should also fix any
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22 Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
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Change of faith achallenging journey
BY MICK JENSEN
Converting from HinduismtoChristianity
was abig stepfor Fairton residents Joel
and Rozanne Chand, butit’s adecision
they have no regretsabout.
Joel, aherdmanager at Fairton Dairy,
and Rozanne,astay at home mum, hail
fromFijiwhere theywere both brought
up in the Hindu faith.
Aseries of events, starting with adream
Rozanne hadin2004, started her on a
journey of spiritual change.
‘‘Inthe dream Ihad across in one hand
and an idolinthe other. Thecross
represented Christianity andthe idol was
one of themany that is worshipped in the
Hindu religion,’’ Rozanne said.
Over the next fewweeksshe struggled
withnightmares, butlittlethingsbegan
pushing hertowards anew religion.
Ascripturesheread reminded herof
the dream and thedecision weighing in
her mind, while atelevisionprogramme
reconfirmed that shewas on anew
religious path.
‘‘I askedfor my father’s health to
improve, which it did, andthenfor ajob,
which sooncame my way,’’ shesaid.
As herfaith grew sheshared her
feelingswithothers and startedwearing a
cross and goingtochurch.
‘‘Myfamily found it very hard to accept
and theywere angry and mocked me at
first.
‘‘Itwas avery emotional time, butI
stood true to my feelingsand slowly felt
more joy developing in my life.’’
Rozanne was datingJoel at the time
and he too was drawn into Christianity.
Shewas baptised in August2005and he
the following year on his birthday.
While both sides of their families were
stillnot accepting of the change of
religion, they didagree that the couple be
married ­but ithad to be aHindu
wedding.
Some 500 guests, mostlyHindus but
some Christians, attendedtheir
engagement in August 2006 at the home of
Rozanne’s uncle, aHindu priest.
Although heldunder the guise of a
Hinduengagement, aChristian pastor
was invitedand in abrief ceremony he
acceptedthecouple’svowsand married
them.
‘‘It was notuntil thenext day that it
dawned on many of thegueststhatwehad
in fact married in aChristian way,’’ Joel
said.
When familyeldersfound out theywere
angry and demanded aHindu wedding as
well, otherwise they wouldnot allow the
couple to be together.
‘‘TheHindu wedding we hadin
December 2006 was really just to please
the elders, who were more concerned
about what other peoplethought,’’he
said.
The couple have continued togrow
their faithover the years and have been
part of theAshburton New Life Church
for the last three.
‘‘We’ve had two‘miracle’ babies, havea
big extended churchfamilyand our faith
is strong,’’ Rozanne said.
Other family members on both sides
have sinceconverted to Christianity in
Fiji, she said.
Joel moved to study in New Zealand in
2012 and has adegree in animaland
biological sciencefrom Massey. The
familyhas lived in Mid Canterbury for the
past four years.
Joel and Rozanne Chand with daughters
Shifali, 5, and Amaira, 2.
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Variety of topics
at U3A lectures
BY MICK JENSEN
Lifelonglearning group
Ashburton U3A (University of
the Third Age) has some
interesting and high quality
speakers lined up over the
coming months.
Speakers willfocus cover
everything fromArowhenua
Maraehistoryand the
archaeology of Australian
aborigines through to space
aurora.
There is also athree­part
geology series and former
Afghan refugeeAbbas Nazari
will share his story.
Ashburton U3A is one of 60
groups in New Zealand and
aims to inspire those over 55 to
keep learning and to follow
new passions.
The Ashburton group started
in 2013 andhas157members.
Aprogrammecommittee
organisesspeakers for
monthly gatherings at the
Ashburton Trust Event Centre
that run between February
and November.
Programme committee
member AlisonWestwoodsaid
U3Asought out knowledgeable
people who had an interesting
subject or story to share.
They often included
academics,who spokeabout
topics in alanguage that was
understandable to everyone.
‘‘These people are often
seasoned speakers, and
experts in their field and very
good communicators.’’
Mrs Westwood said feedback
after lectures was generally
very positive and started
conversations.
There were no real
boundaries on subjects and
although some may not sound
exciting, theywereoften
fascinating.
‘‘You don’t know what you
don’t know until you hear it,’’
she said.
Lectures are heldonthe
fourthTuesdayofthemonth.
Ashburton U3A member
Carol Gunnsaidfivelectures
had been cancelled in 2021
because of covid, including the
geology series which would
now run weekly from August
23.
The series starts with atalk
by GNS scientist Hamish
Campbell, who had featured
on television programme
Coast New Zealand, she said.
The next lecture U3A
lecture is on May24and will
be givenbyKarlRussell, who
will speakonArowhenua
Marae historyand current
issues.
DrAnneFordwill speak on
thearchaeology ofAustralian
aboriginesand PapuaNew
Guinea onJune28and Abbas
Nazari will speak on July 26.
On September 27 Dr Annika
Seppola will focus onspace
aurora,the earth’s climate and
howthey are interrelated.
Speakersfor October and
November are still to be
confirmed.
U3Amembers pay $60 for a
full year memberships and
casual members pay $10 per
lecture.
To find out more about the
U3A email to u3a.
ashburton@gmail.com

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ABOVE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOPLEFT: Bouncy castle fun at the Raukāpuka rugby grounds on Saturday; GRFC Axemen with the Matthew Munga Fifield trophy after winning Saturdays nail-biter 23-22;
older members enjoying the festivities from the comfort ofthe clubhouse. PHOTOS: Hugh McCafferty
BELOW: Sharon Hands with hungry U-14 players from St Kevins. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty U-16.5 player Jack Harper with Bryn Chisholm in support; Roncalli won 21-17. PHOTO: Sarah Foley-Smith
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Starting at 9.15am with the under 6-year-old
Roosters and Boosters, and ending with the
nail-biting senior MatthewFifield trophy game
at 2.45pm, the Geraldine Rugby Football Club
(GRFC) club day saw 14 games take place at
the Raukāpuka club grounds last Saturday.
The heart of the event was the annual
Matthew Fifield trophy fixture in memory of
Matthew, who died 19 years ago as aresult of
an injury sustained in agame against Pleasant
Point. The clubalso remembered former player
Rikki (Chicken) McCall, who was killed on the
roadthe previous Sunday in Owaka.
Despite the overcast and drizzly conditions,
there was agood turnout with something for
everyone: youngsters enjoyed hot dogs, fizzy
drinks, twobouncy castles as well as plenty of
rugby, while older memberscould enjoy abeer
by the fire and observe thegames from behind
glass. The club invitedsponsorstoalunch. GNews
was happy to enjoy Sharon Hands cooking as
well as receiving asponsors number onet-shirt
from wāhinetoa member Ashley Young.
Sharon spent two nights at the clubrooms
preparing the food last week.She saysthat she
fed about 200 people with the club offering
hospitality to members and visitors alike.
Celebrations continued into the night with
music providedbyDJIsaac Multiversal Jones.
He was awesome, says Amy Snow.
For a more detailed report, coach Gideon
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EDITORIAL
Hugh McCafferty saysthat while GNews is proud to sponsor
the GRFCwāhinetoa,Im notplanning to run onto the field
myselfanytime soon.
We would liketothank our affectedreaders fortheir
forbearanceaswesortout our distribution woes. We
areassuredthat we will receivecopies forthe peripheral
areas of Geraldine township this week, aswell as for
the twoTemukaRDs.Lifeisnever simple-the Temuka
RDs will probably receivetheir papers on Fridays. We
would like torecord our appreciation of the efforts
made by Allied Press to meet our needs.
We also appreciate the community support and
suggestionsoffered, includingmaking it asubscription
publication. Once again, we have been made to
understand that the GNews ispart ofthe glue that
binds our community together.
There are, of course,organisations that actasglue,
not least ofwhich are the boys and girls inred and
black-the Geraldine RugbyFootball Club.Their club
day wasamightyevent lastingfrom9.30am to 11.30pm
-14hours in all, and notcounting the hours of preparation
beforehand. It was adelight tosee young and old,
male and female, brownand white, rich and poor all
out enjoying the day;aperfect mix of our societyand
alesson to us all.
Talking of societal glue, Rotary isgearing up for a
meeting next week in which interested partieswillbe
renewing that organisation. If we start mentioning
Lions, Rosies, church groups (well stop for fear of
leaving people out) -wewould have avery long list
of the people and organisations that make our
district special. As amemberofthe Allied Press team
remarked tous, You dont get that level ofsocial
support inthe city. Weare indeed very fortunate to
live where wedo.
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Rosies volunteers Jocelyn Allen (left) and Jenni vanZeyl. Wedont get paid other than in laughterand fun,saysJenni. PHOTO:Hugh McCafferty
Rosies: more than just a
second-hand clothing shop
Rosies Recycled Clothing shop became
acharitable trust fouryears ago, with all
money raised going directly back to the
Geraldine community; it is not affiliated
with any church.
Long-time volunteerLornaMcGimpsey
says, Rosies has aunique board; no one
is sitting atthe top doing all the work.
We are agroup of womenworking together
for our community. Rosies is so much
more than asecond-hand clothes shop.
If we hear of anyone struggling or
goingthrougharoughtime, we discreetly
investigate how we can help. We dont
give money; we offer vouchersorpay for
pre-paid purchases to help people. We
listen to our community. Often weare
told about people in need, but we also
ask people if we can help if they are
struggling.
We also hold emergency household
packs for people going through adverse
situations like ahouse fire, accident,
or floods. We are contacted by the police
or other services to let usknow about
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Volunteer Jenni Van Zeyl says, We
areall volunteers. Alot of work goes on
whenclothing gets donated;washing,
mending,ironingand sorting into seasons.
We dont get paid other than in laughter
and fun. We love meeting new people in
the shop and helpingthem with purchases,
but, more often than not, we are also a
listeningear.Peopleoften needtounburden;
we are all excellent listeners.
Board member Alison Hurley says,
The Rosies board are very grateful to
the Geraldinecommunity for thesupport
they are given. Ninety per cent of goods
given to us can be used in the shop, but
nothing is wasted. There are other outlets
we can send the other 10 per cent to. Any
ragswegivetogarages,and we also donate
to SPCA and to local kennels and cattery
Reigning Cats n Dogs.
The boardare alsoproud of whatthey
achieve throughtheir community donations,
including subsidising Swim toSurvive
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Alison says, We also made abig
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airpillows. to Waihi Lodge Care Centre
late last year.
Lorna says, There is no age bracket
andnosocial bracket with ourcustomers.
We do have our regulars, and we are
getting more men into the shop than we
used to get. Confidentiality is extremely
high amongst our volunteers -what we
hear in the shopstays in the shop.
If someone needs help, justlet us know.
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Woodbury hill country, scene ofthe coming Heights ofWinter rogaine. PHOTO: Supplied
Orienteering event heads for the Woodbury hills
Woodburyshillyhinterland is made for rogaine,
the orienteering activity that fusesendurance,
navigation, and strategy. The 23rd annual
Heights of Winter Canterbury rogaine will be
staged thereon11June.
Theevent is hosted by Peninsula andPlains
Orienteers (PAPO), with Woodbury School
serving post-event food. Itisattracting
registrations from teams from around the
South Island and beyond for its six- and 12-
hour options.
Alister Metherell, PAPO life member and
long-time rogainer who is the Woodbury Heights
of Winter eventcontroller, says his role is to
make sure things are fair and accurate, and
that weve done everything we can for health
and safety.
Recent weekends have seen him casting a
close eye over the terrain at Ōrari Gorge Station,
Waihi Gorge Station, Waimarie, and some
public conservation and privateforestry land.
Ivebeen checking it out and updating the map.
He says, The 12-hour rogaine is the main
event for HeightsofWinter; the darkness at the
end adds to thechallenge.The six-hourversion
is moresuitedtopeople whoare newer to rogaining
or dont want to extend themselves as much.
Theresarange of categories availablefor each
event, withmens, womens, and mixedclasses,
and four age categories for each gender class.
Teams consist of betweentwo and fivepeople.
Were using atopo [topographic] map,
with data from LINZ [Land Information New
Zealand], and aerial photos and farm maps -
for example,toget information on fences-to
make our map as accurate as possible. Itll
probably be 1-40:000 [scale] printed on an
A3 page.
HeightsofWinter brings not only the chance
to enterawell-planned event in countryrarely
open to the public and agreat fundraising
opportunity for Woodbury School, italso
presents araft ofpositives for the Geraldine
area, says Geraldine.nz coordinator Janene
Adams. Itll bring hundreds ofpeople into
the district for the event weekend. itsabout
longer-termexposure. Peoplewill see someof
Geraldine while theyre here, and hopefully
theyll return; it plantsaseed. The benefits are
in accommodation, restaurants, bars, the
supermarket, the service stations.
Janene is putting together agoodie pack
for competitors and is working with race
organisers and local contributorsonaHeights
of Winter prize, including accommodation,
meals and other things. She says, Local
businesses understand the benefits of supporting
an event like this.
Rogaine originated in Australia and is
namedfor founders the Phillips siblings Roger,
Gail, and Neil (AKA Rugged Outdoor Group
Activity InvolvingNavigation andEndurance).
Heights of Winter is on Saturday 11 June.
To learn more about the event, go to:
how.papo.org.nz. Entries close on 5June.
Peninsula and PlainsOrienteersisavolunteer
group; event profitssupport its junior athletes.
JAN FINLAYSON
NEWS IN BRIEF
PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty
Geraldine.nz to develop new visitor guide
One of the regularprojects of Geraldine.nz
is the issuing of avisitorguideaspartofits
mission to promotethe district. As Geraldine
preparesfor thetourists return post-Covid,
theorganisationhas beguntothink about
the form suchaguidemay take in the future.
Coordinator Janene Adams has
ascertained that thereare enough guides
to take us through to thebeginning of next
year.Thereafter the Geraldine.nz boardhas
to decide between twopossibilities. Timaru
based VentureTimaru(VT) will bepublishing
aguide whichcould haveaGeraldine section,
or the boardcan publish aguide, as it has
done previously, paid for by advertising
content. The former comes at no cost but
gives the districtlittle control overcontent;
the latter provides flexibility but depends
on advertisers.
Geraldine.nz Chair Hugh McCafferty
circulatedthe membership to see howthey
thought theorganisation should proceed.
Last week the board heard that all
29 respondents were of the view that
Geraldineshould haveits ownstand-alone
guide in addition to anything provided by
VT. The coordinator will bring aproposal
for the board towork on.
Hugh saysthatitisgratifying to see this
levelofenergy.Our organisation is about
communication. In the last two years, we
have had to suspend our regular evening
B@6 get-togethers, other meetings have
been by Zoom with attendant difficulties,
andface-to-face with masksonislessthan
ideal. We have toacknowledge, too, that
thereare some who haveseenour caution
as excessive. Given all this, itisgood to
see the motivation of so many ofour
membership. FI MCCAFFERTY

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KUPU OTEWIKI
IMAGE: theurbanlist.com
Whakaharatau
Whakaharatau -(verb)topractise, to rehearse, acquire
One of the biggestchallengesinlanguage learning is
that of keeping up regular and consistent practice. A
languageknown is likeamuscle, onlymaintaining and
growing its strength sooften as it is used. The
encouragementhereisobvious -find time to practise
the kupu that youhavelearned as well as thenew ones
to be introduced in the coming weeks. Put labels on
objects that remind youofthe Māori ingoa (names) for
them.Createmeasurableand achievable goalstohelp
keep youaccountable; challengeyourself to use akupu
at least three times in aday.Choose places, activities,
times, or rooms in which you commit to only using te
Reo Māori; youmay find to begin with yousay very little,
the idea being that this increases with time and
perseverance. Speak with your tamariki (children),
manyofwhom havecomethrough kura (school) with
much more exposure to te Reo Māori than what we
can claim. Get on the waka (boat) with someone else
who is willing to muddle through speaking te Reo Māori
with you every now and then. These are just my
suggestions for how you can stretch that Reo Māori
muscle bypracticing and applying what you have
learned. No new kupu this week, instead youll find
below alist ofkupu from some past issues torevise
before wemove into our next series.
-Heaha te kai ōterangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero,
he kōrero
-What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge and
communication
Haratua -May (month)
Māmā -Mother
Rā -day, sun
Huka -sugar
Īhi -yeast
Puehu parāoa -flour
Tote -salt
Mīraka -milk
Noni -oil
JORDYN OSBORNE
LocalGlenn Shaw wasfirstonthe scene andquicktosecureJohn Wallacesdamagedboat; John s rescue wascaptured live on body
cameraswornbyWestpacRescue Helicoptercrew. PHOTOS: Supplied
Rescue relived onFirst Responders
Ruapuna resident John Wallace and his
family relived his 2021 Rangitātā River
rescue onTV1s First Responders last
Tuesday night, along with viewers who
witnessedthe real-timeviewfrominside
the Westpac Rescue helicopter.
GNews shared the story of Johns
rescue (04.02.21) after his jet boat hit
logs and sunk onthe Rangitātā River.
The incident left John stranded onthe
logs, resulting in him enduring acold,
wet night beforebeing rescued by friend
and Geraldine local Glenn Shaw the
followingmorning.
Johns wife Sharon says, John was
happy to be on the programme. What
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was shown on the programme was all
filmed by bodycameras. He wasntunwell
when they arrived,justverycold, so was
well aware of everything happening
aroundhim.
In fact, once John was at Ashburton
Hospital, the rescuecrew mentioned that
they had some good footage and thought
it might be good for the programme and
sounded us out about it then. We never
really gave it another thought until they
contacted us. John had been interviewed
by North and South magazine - First
Responders came back to him on the back
of that interview.
Johnsays,Ienjoyed the fact that my
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their own lives at riskfor others; they are
really special people.
Sharon adds, Theyare agreatcharity
to support.Weall thinkitll never happen
to us, but as we learned, it did happen to
us. John hassince bought aPLB (personal
locator beacon).
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to the Canterbury Westpac Rescue
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Fire safety inthe kitchen:
Always stay with your cooking.
Aquarter of house fires begin inthe
kitchen. Weve all done it. Weve got
distracted while cooking, maybe by the
cellphone, social media, or children
needing something, says Steve Ochsner,
Fire andEmergency New Zealand advisor
community readiness and recovery for
Mid-South Canterbury.
He has key messages forthe community
aimed at reducing kitchen-origin fires.
Number one is: Always stay with your
cooking. And if you have to leave, turn
the element off, and shift your pan off
the element.
Also: Dont drink and cook. And:
Keep looking while yourecooking. Its
one of our catchphrases. Oil fires can
have avery low-temperature point of
ignition. You canturn away for aminute,
and you can have afire.
He says, If you do have afire, alert
everyone else in the house by shouting
fire,fire, fire, andifitssafe todoso, see
if you can use the pot or pan lid or abaking
tray or fire blanket to smother the fire.
Once you do that, if itssafe to do so, turn
off the element or theoven.
Some key messages challenge
immediate impulses. Steve says, Dont
attempt to carrythe pan outside because
you might drop it. Alot of fires have got
worse with people trying to remove the
problem. Also, dont put water on the
fire; it will basically explode the hot oil
out of the pan and around your kitchen
and even over you. Once youve covered
the fire up,call 111, and we can help.
Finally, he says, If its not safe for
householders to extinguish afire, they
should enact their escape plans
The family should know where theirsafe
meetingplace is. In town, its usually the
letterbox; inthe country, itmight be a
shed beside the house or something
similar.
Sitting behind those messages are
basics of household planning, including
making evacuation plans and keeping up
thekitchenextractor maintenance. Steve
says, If youve got an extractor, keeping
it clean reduces the impact if you have a
fire. Hot soapy water or the dishwasher
will keep the filter clean.
To find out more about reducing the
risk, gotofireandemergency.nz and
search: Inthe kitchen. For support
with evacuation plan design, contact
FENZ risk reduction advisor for
Mid-South Canterbury Tash Rankin on
027209 6347. JAN FINLAYSON
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advice, and equipment and is contracted
by the Ministry ofHealth to provide
hearing therapy services nationwide.
Debbiesayspotentialclients need to be
assessed byaqualified assessor, which
hearingtherapists are.She also identifies
smoke alarm solutions for clients.
The hearingtherapists work with people
who are deaf and hearing-impaired and,
where identified,discuss alerting equipment
needs and how to access the required
equipment. People may be eligible for
funding through Enable New Zealand
(Ministry of Health),orACC will sometimes
cover, and people may be in aposition
to pay privately. We work closely with
FENZtoworkout the alarmsthey need,
says Debbie.
Smoke alarmsfor the hearingimpaired
work on aclients sightand touch. Steve
says, Theyre wireless. Theres abase
unit which usually sits by aperson in
their bedroom. Its astrobe light; when
theres afire, and it receives the signal,
itll start to strobe. And sitting under the
persons pillow is avibrating disc. Itll
wake up the individual.
Debbiesays,Otheralerts,like alarm
clocksand doorbells, can be added. Theyre
all connected to the same system, based
on theclients needs,tokeep them safe.
Steve adds that smoke alarm systems
havebeendevelopedfor people with other
disabilities, but we dont have access to
them in New Zealand yet. For example,
for autism, there are devices with alower
tone, or voice prompts.
Following assessment and funding
decision-making for hearing-assisted
smoke alarms, Steve says, FENZdothe
home visit, then go back and install the
device once it has been obtained. It gives
asense of assurance for the person that
theyll be alerted to afire.
For peace of mind, thesmoke alarms
areavery good investment, especially if
the persons living alone, he says.
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FROM LEFT: AdrienneWooding, SusanneWest and DianaMusgrave preparetosing happy birthday to Her Majesty. PHOTO: HughMcCafferty
God bless the Queen on her jubilee
At arecent meeting of vestry (the Anglican
Church council),the discussionincluded
only being able to afford only apart-time
minister by the end of the year. Forrecently
elected churchwarden Susanne West,
it was acalltoaction.
Queens Birthday weekend seemed a
good option asSusanne scanned the
calendar, looking for possible occasions
to use. I remembered the excitement of
the silver jubilee in theUKback in 1977.
Ihavefondmemories of the street parties
andasenseofcommunity.Mynieces and
nephews are getting excited about the
platinumjubilee, so Ithought we should
do somethingtoo.
Her idea isaconcert with the theme
Sing forthe Queen on the Queens birthday
itself, Monday 6June, tobeheld in
St ThomasChurch, Woodbury. Thetwofold
aim is to invitepeople toenjoyone of the
parishs beautiful churches and raise some
money by charging $20 admission. She
also plansother activities over the weekend
for children, including bunting-making
workshops (see ad opposite page).
Susannehas lived in NewZealand for
20 yearsand is nowacitizen. Sheclaims
aconnection tothe district through her
Waimate-born and Timaru-educated
husband, Simon. They have been in this
district for two years, and Susanneisalready
involved in thecommunity.Forexample,
she is calling on her passion for local history
to gather ahistory of thePleasantValley
Hall in time for the centenary. I organised
acoupleofschoolanddistrictreunionsin
Franklin and was chairman of the Pukekohe
East Church Preservation Society for
10 years.
Susanne saysthatGeraldines assetrich,
cashpoor parish hasfivechurches to care
forand is alreadyconsidering otherschemes
to supportthe parish.
HUGH MCCAFFERTY
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at it inside (8)
10 When to start being so lively
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11 Lets east leave for the ending
word. Sorrowful airs (7)
12 Upsettingly,there's nothing to me
to make acrowd (9)
13 Make spin? (5)
14 Totter -being legless? (5)
15 Fixed in place and accepting
such aburden (8)
19 Insist you keep up (8)
21 Some regular guests in arow (5)
25 Spots important to score (5)
27 Fleetingly overtaking? (2,7)
28 Awkwardly stir out as he trips (7)
29 An ideal auto. In private,start
rolling (7)
30 Tender mutton? Potentially just
the reverse (8)
31 They measure the sound of
rhythms(6)
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aslow start, rubs it in (6)
2 Full-grown rug otherwise rude (7)
3 Strain on top of ten in atree
climbing (9)
5 Vesselsoffour quarts with
energy(8)
6 Induced docility meant I’d miss
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7 Graniteimported fromMorocco(7)
8 Scene created and accepted by
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16 Fortunes made from the
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20 Terrible din! True bother (7)
22 Some are rising with the times.
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GRFC Axemen with the Matthew Munga Fifield trophy after winning Saturdays nail-biter. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty
Munga memorial trophy returns home
Merino Singletsand Base Layers
Last Saturday sawthe Geraldine Rugby
Football Club (GRFC) celebrate and host
their annual club day at Raukāpuka
domain. With ominousweather looming,
aray of light shone on the proceedings
as theJABstarted the actionfrom 9.30am
onwards. It was afantastic sight as every
field swarmed with stars ofthe future,
testing themselves and learning to play
as part of ateam. The JAB committee
did afantastic job: the sausages flew off
the grill like hotcakes, and the bouncy
castles shook with the happy squeals of
joy from the dozens of excited children
who spent hours playing on them.
Pulling together an event like this is
no easy feat, with countless volunteers
offering their time and servicestoensure
asmooth affair. Abig thanks must go to
all these grassroots heroes and the
committee members ofboth the JAB -
Anna Wilson especially -and the GRFC
committee. Without local sponsors,
committee membersand their direction,
days like these cannot come to fruition.
Thanks to the Raukāpuka Roosters on
the barbeque, Shazza Hand inthe kitchen,
GemmaDennison andher barstaffteam,
GRFC Secretary Eva Snow, and club
president Aaron Gregan for the countless
hours they put into running the GRFC.
Icant thank everyone personally but
thank you to all those whohelped in any
way, shape, or form.
Aminutes silencewas observed before
each seniorgame forthe passing of former
Geraldine player andfarmer Ricky McCall,
who tragically passedawayinOwaka last
week at the young age of 33, the victim
of afreak accident. Heleaves behind a
wife and two young children.
Having won two games onthe trot,
expectations were high for the GRFC
senior Bteam. It was agreat measuring
stick for thehome team as the Point lads
put on aclinic of fast-paced rugby with
high execution, retainingthe ball for long
periods and forcing the home side to
defend again and again. The home side
fought valiantly, but unfortunately, the
visitors ran away victorious 25-10.
The Axemen were looking tostay in
finals contention with awin in the main
game, but the Mud Dogs always present
as atoughopponent. With the Matthew
Munga Fifield memorial trophy on the
line,emotions were high.Onceagain, the
Axemen started slow andfoundthemselves
down 6-0 through penalties after 10
minutes. Frustrationcrept in as handling
errors kept thehome sidecampedintheir
own half, but at the 20-minute mark, a
break for the Axemen led into the Point
teams 30m area. Adeft box-chip from
half-back Blue Tetuila at the base of the
ruck left afoot race for wing Joseph
Tuapata, winning the race for the try.
Conversion from Eric Bolt had the Axemen
ahead 7-6. Again, errors crept infrom
the home team as Point capitalisedtogo
19-7 up at halftime.
After verbal spray from the coaches,
the Axemen started to click; abreakdown
theright-hand side ledtoanotherTuapata
tryinthe corner -19-12 with 20 minutes
to go. Another penalty to Eric Bolt -
19-15behind. Again,the Mud Dogssurged
to be rewarded with another penalty,
22-15, with 10 minutes to go. The Axemen
started to shift the ball left, sensing
weakness in the Mud Dogs edge, with
replacement KD Paulo making significant
inroads on the left flankand centre Mata
Matapakia creating havoc in the middle
leading to aruck10m out from the Mud
Dogs line. Again the ball shifted left to
find Atu Katoa in thecorner-try!Missed
conversion 22-20 with four minutes to
go. Amissed penalty from the visitors
gave hope to the home crowd, only to be
deflated again as another penalty was
awardedtothe visitorsfromalmost 50m
out. If the ball went dead or over, the
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defence came across,Biutanaseva folded
him into the ground with afend, wasin
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with one-off runners for five phasesuntil
going left again and finding agap, only
for the pass to fallshort.The whistleblew.
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time gone, Eric Bolt stepped up in front
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could be heard as he stroked the ball
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Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
35
Black Stick goes pro in Netherlands
Black Sticks player Sam Lane
has signed atwo­year contract
to play for Dutch hockey club
Oranje­Rood.
It is adream cometruefor the
former Temuka man,who
played hockey in Ashburton
and Geraldine, and for South
Canterbury.
Lane has had his eye on the
club ­which hasbeen
producingsomeofthe best
players in the world, andwon
the European championship
and domestic championships ­
for thepast 10 years.
But thecontract will not
mean Lane hastoshed his
Black Sticks uniform. Thedeal
struck meanshewillbe
available for New Zealand’s
Commonwealth Games team
and the World Cup beingheld
in India nextyear.
Lane has spent the past year
playing hockey in Belgium,
getting his name in the charts
for hisscoring prowess and
catching the eye of Dutch
scouts.
He said makinghis presence
known in Europe was acrucial
step, andhewould not have
been abletosign for Oranje­
Rood without theexperience.
‘‘It’s areally excitingchapter
in mylife. To go to Holland to a
clublike that is very, very
special, andthe club hasbeen
amazing to me so far.’’
As far as he knows, he is the
first New Zealander to play for
the club, and at 25, is older than
many who move into the
professional arena.
‘‘It depends on the club.
‘‘Usually people seea
younger player­20, 21 ­asa
good investment, but this club
has growntheir youth in the
last weewhile, so they’ve
signed three players aged about
24, 25, with some international
experience.
‘‘This is aclub that Ihave
dreamed of playingfor since I
was 16.
‘‘Now, even justlookingatthe
players they have,I’m really
excited to be playing with a
couple of Olympicgold
medallists, andthe strike line
that we have, andtheservice
we get from our defenders is
really exciting.
‘‘I’minterested in learning
more Dutch play. My game is a
lot more physical than alotof
those players, so I’mlooking
forward to showingabit more
of my flavour, andwhetherI
can improvetheir strike line.’’
Lane is alsolookingforward
to playing in the Dutchhockey
atmosphere.
‘‘It’s areally cool
environment to play in front of;
it’s justareallyenjoyable
atmosphere that anyone could
go to amatch and have agood
time.’’
He grew up in Temukaand
his educationtook him to Waihi
Schooland then to St Andrew’s
CollegeinChristchurch.
While growing up in asmaller
town can pose challengesfor
up­and­coming athletes, Lane
said howheplayed the game
tracked back to the hoursspent
on his own practising and
improvising.
‘‘All my best qualities on the
field have been fromme
discoveringitfor myself,
wantingit, andspending hours
working at it.’’
‘‘It’s areally exciting chapter
in my life.’’
~Timaru Courier
Sam Lane is heading to the
Netherlands to play for one of
the country’s top hockey teams.
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New appointees at hospice
Hospice Mid Canterbury have
two new people on their team.
Sarah MacAvoyand Fiona
Giles have joined the Hospice
Mid Canterbury team and will
work alongside Laura Banks
and Janelle Hickeytoprovide
quality services and support for
peoplewith life limiting illness.
Hospice Mid Canterbury
follows acommunityhospice
model;one of only five in New
Zealand.
Acommunity hospice
provides non­clinicalsupport­
“no beds and no meds.” It offers
servicestopeople fromthe
time of theirpalliative
diagnosis,which can mean
months or even years.
Supportisnot only forthe
person with the life­limiting
illness, but also wraps around
the familyand caregivers, and
is offered wherever the client
callshome.
Sarah will be supporting
clientsand their families
assisted by Fiona who will also
oversee fundingand
promotions. Laura continues to
support the hospice team ­
including the large pool of
volunteers ­and Janelle is
administrator.
Hospice Mid Canterbury
provides aunique andspecial
free­of­charge servicewith the
aim of complementing existing
palliative care servicesinthe
Mid Canterbury district. It
strives to enhance the quality of
life for people dealingwith
illnessand endoflife.
Services include things such
as counselling, massage, reiki,
biography writing and avariety
Hospice Mid Canterbury’s, from left, Sarah MacAvoy, Janelle Hickey, Fiona Giles and Laura Banks.
of activitiesatthe base
including exercise class and
armchair travel.
Hospice can arrange
transport within thedistrict for
example to doctor’s
appointments, and volunteers
can provide companionship for
those who might need company.
Demandfor hospice services
has risen steadily in recent
years and these appointments
andredefined responsibilities
bring the hospice team back to
full strength, just in timeasthe
easing of covid restrictions and
the returnofmoreclient
servicesand supports.
Activity sessions put on hold
over recent times are also
restarting, and thestaffare
delighted to welcome back
clients andcaregivers to the
base.
Anyone can makeareferral
to hospice,including family
members or self­referral.
Referrals can be made by
ringingthe hospice baseon
0272278387 or 033078387 or by
making areferral on line at
www.hospicemc.nz
During Hospice
AwarenessWeek(May16to
22) Hospice New Zealand
havelaunchedacampaign
to help raise awareness
about thevalue of hospice
careand portrays hospice
staff; amusictherapist,
clinical psychologist,
biographerand volunteer;
sharingtheir ownstoriesin
aheartwarmingand
insightful video series.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
St John
initiative
St JohnMid Canterburyis
introducinganewinitiativeto
support the wider Ashburton
District.
It focusesonfarms and
businesses and is an
opportunity for owners/
managers/team leaders to
havetheir first aid kits
checked and restocked.
St John MidCanterbury
area executive officerElaine
Vallender saiditwas hoped
the initiative would mean
people working on farmsand
businesses werebetter
prepared to copewith an
emergency at their
workplace.
Awell­stocked first aid kit
could meananambulance is
not required and peoplewere
administered first aid much
more promptly, shesaid.
The initiativewill runfor
the rest of theyearon atrial
basis.
“Visits will need to be
bookedinand our community
educator will thenvisit the
site, check the kits and
restock supplies as needed.”
Therewill be asmall charge
of $40 to assist with fuel costs.
Kits and supplies will be
chargedatthe normal St John
rate.
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Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
37
Mid Canterbury farmers take out titles
MidCanterbury farmers Will Green and
Peter O’Connor have taken outtop
honours in the New Zealand Industry
Awards, giving Canterbury/Otagoa
clean sweep of all majorcategories.
Will won New Zealand Share Farmer
of the Year, and Peter,the New Zealand
Dairy Traineeofthe Year.
Otherwinners were Jaspal Singh,of
Waimate,won the New Zealand Dairy
Manager of the Year, and Craigmore
FarmingServices won the Fonterra
ResponsibleDairyingAward.
It was the first time in the awards33
year historythat Canterbury/Otago had
taken such accolades.
Judges for the awards, announcedata
gala diner at Te Pae Christchurch
ConventionCentre last Saturday,
described Will as driven,inspirational
andagreat example of afarmerwho is
takingevery opportunity the New
Zealanddairy industry offers.
He hadtasted success in the New
ZealandDairy Industry Awards as the
2018 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy
Manager of the Year and was also
awarded that year’s National Runner­
Uptitle.
Share Farmer headjudge Guy
Michaels,from DairyNZ, said Will
impressed the judgeswith his
contagious energy, accuracy andhis
constantbusinessreviewing lookingfor
opportunitiestolearn.
“He’s agreat example of somebody
who has come to NewZealand and
recognises the opportunities the New
Zealanddairy industry offersand has
embraced the system, which is
completely opposite to what he was used
to back home”.
Originally from the UK, the34­yearold
holdsaDegree in Agriculture from
Harper Adams University andenjoyed
farming which gavehim theopportunity
to workoutdoors andwith livestock.
Will is a34% share milker on the
270ha Dairy Holdings Ltd Hinds
property milking 1060 cows.
Thejudgeswere alsoimpressed with
hison­farmpresentation, which
involvedhis whole team, including his
partner Sally Eames.
“Will has fostered astrong team
culture to the extentthat they have a
farm footy team, withtheir own
personalisedkit. Theauthenticity of his
team’s engagement was veryevident.”
Thejudgesnoted Will constantly
benchmarks himself against the best,
using variousDairyBase tools and those
available to him through Dairy Holdings
Ltd.
Farmer judge Robin Barkla, of
Whakatane, said he’s involved with
different groups where he benchmarks
hisresults and setstargets, which he
achieves and then benchmarks those
results against.’’
Will identifies benefits of the awards
Above top: Will Green is named New Zealand Share Farmer of the Year, and below:
Peter O’Connor is named New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year.
programme include the networking
opportunities andmeeting and making
new like­mindedfriends.
“The programmemademefocuson
goals and the directionIwanted to be
heading as well as creating speaking
opportunitieswith My Connect,
Understand Your Co­opand the Pasture
Summit.”
The judges said Will possesses agood
knowledge of the challengesfacing the
industry and wasable to describe the
different optionsavailable to farmers
that would helpreduce emissions onfarm.
Judge Michele Cranefield, senior
managerANZ, said Will had an
excellent knowledge of the financial
drivers in his business and things that
haveadirect impactonhis financial
performance.
“Will was able to demonstrate very
well where he’s been andwhere he wants
to go and used atimeline, milk price and
other influencing factors to show us his
journey. He’s living those numbersand
totally understands them.”
Thejudges noted Will was very wellrounded
from finance through to people
and developing his team.
“Will’s brain is working 24/7, he
reaches far andwide for learning and
advice andhe’s very strategic,” the
judges said.
“He knows where he’sgoing and he’s
determined to get there.”
To winthe nationaltitleand $50,000 in
prizes, Will demonstrated strengths in
human resources, finance, pasture,
health, safety and biosecurity. He also
won three merit awards:the Honda
Farm Safety, Health &Biosecurity
Award, the Ravensdown Pasture
PerformanceAward andNZDIA
Business PerformanceAward.
The judges also notedacross the board
all national share farmer finalists
understood and appreciated the
challenges facing the industry and are
looking to the future withconfidence.
“It’s been incredibly uplifting to see
such agreat cross­section of ourdairy
industry.
It’s definitely not all doom andgloom,
they can see abig future.”
The runners­up in the Share Farmer of
the Year competition were Central
Plateau farmers Todd and Renee
Halliday, and third wasTaranaki couple
Murray andRachel Perks.
Judgesdescribed Dairy Trainee of the
Year, PeterO’Connor, as amature,
capable person with extremely strong
practical skills.
They said the first­time entrantwas
strong across all fields and did thebasics
very well.
Dairy Trainee head judge Nicky
Allomes saidPeter is an intelligent,
generational­farmer who is perceptive
and articulate–farming is in his blood.
The23­year­old grewuponadairy
farm near Westport andwas actively
involved in the family farm and its
development.
He earned aBachelorofAgricultural
Science (FirstClass Honours) from
Lincoln University and worked avariety
of jobs during holidays.
James Courtman, Te Kauwhata farmer
judge, noted Peter had an excellent
understanding of the co­operative model
and theimportance of it to the industry.
“Healso understood that the model
doesn’t just happen by itself –you have to
get involved if youwant tomakeit
happen.
He is currently 2IC on Leightonand
Michelle Pye’s 242ha, 900­cow Mayfield
property and will progress to anew role
managing a400­cow farm near Lauriston
next season.
Judge Mark Laurence, of DairyNZ,
said Peter wasup­to­date with major
factors influencing theindustry,
including the labour shortage. “He has
good broad generalknowledge of the
industry and how those topics then flow
back to on­farm.”
TheDairy Trainee runner­up was
Thomas Lundman from Bay of Plenty
and third was Zoe Bryson, fromCentral
Plateau.
Synthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser Limit
What farmersneed to do
To help protect and improve our waterways,
alimit now applies to the amount of
synthetic nitrogen fertiliser applied to
pastoral land. This was introduced as part
of the Essential Freshwater package.
Carefully managed, fertiliser is auseful
farming tool.However, itcan contribute
to nutrient loss into soil and waterways,
impacting water quality and in-stream life.
Allfarmers
•The amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser
youapplytopastoral land cannot exceed
190 kilograms of nitrogen perhectare
peryear
Dairy farmers
•Report your synthetic nitrogen fertiliser
use to Environment Canterburyannually
•Submit your first report by 31 July2022 -
we’ll be in touch soon about how to do this
We’reheretohelp
For more information, visit
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Ashburton Courier, May 19, 2022
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Ashburton Photographic Society member Struan Christie’s Kiwiana competition entry.
Ashburton PhotographicSociety
The recent competition for the Ashburton
Photographic Societywas Kiwiana.This
turned outtobequitesubjective, with
members having quite different interpretation
of this subject.Sowehad quite arange of
photos submitted for thiscompetition.
Set SubjectKiwiana–Print Acceptance
“Crunchie Goodness” and“ThatFeel Alive
Flavour”CindyLovett, “Jandals on the Beach”
JessChamberlain, “Rural Traffic” JudeBox,
“Time to Play” Megan Ellis,and “Jandal Silver
Fern” NelDavison
Print Honours­“FredDagg”Gaynor Hurst
Top Print
Set SubjectKiwiana–DigitalAcceptance ­
“TheWay We Are” Anna McGregor,“Mum Dad
andthe Kids” Debby Cabout, “Postal Line­up”
Gaylene Smith, “Greenstone” Gaynor Hurst,
“The Old Busy Bee” Jenny Brady,“Bellbirdon
Kowhai”LesterHurst,“ABit Sheepish” and
“TheFern”Megan Ellisand “Dog Trial
CompetitionDay”StruanChristie(pictured
above). Digital Honours ­“Kiwi Ingenuity”
Maria Chamberlain and “Tea By TheSea” Lea
Horrell Top Digital.
Well done to themembersthat submitted
entriesfor this competition.
Our field trip for the month was for
Photojournalism, to alocalrugby game.
Members that attended enjoyed this greatly.
We are looking forwardtosomelearning
more about portraitphotographyinthe coming
weeks. Newmembers welcome, check out our
website Ashburtonphotography.com
Ashburton Combined Friendship Club
Meeting 10 May2022
Our May meeting washeld at the Hotel
Ashburton.Our March and Aprilmeetings
werecancelleddue toCovid. Attendancewas
lower than usualdue to Covid concerns.
Janetteexplained the bus trip that Allanis
organising to Oamaru andNorth Otago in late
September.Itwill be afund raiserfor the
CancerSociety. The cost is expectedtobe
about $30 pp. Contact Alan on 0272286290for
more information.
Aquizfilled theminispeaker slot.
Ourmain speaker, GlennVallender,
describedthe establishment and history of
Christchurch Magnetic Observatoryinthe
BotanicGardens. Built in 1898withone of the
earliestseismographs,itmarksthe beginnings
of geophysicsinNZ. In 1901the magnetic
observation equipment was installed. This was
when Britainruledthe waves; the observatory
was important for accuratelycalibratingship’s
compasses.Itwas the “GPS” ofthe day.
The observatory was usedbyboth Captain
Robert Falcon Scottand Sir Ernest
Shackleton's Antarctic teams to makemagnetic
surveysinpreparationfor theirexpeditions.
There was aclusterofbuildings on thesitebut
the introduction of electricity and electric
trams to Chch in 1913affectedthe
instrumentation andthe equipment was
shifted first to Amberley and latertoEyrewell
where GNSScience stillruns amagnetic
observatory.Todayonlyone building remains.
It is asmall museumwith apermanent
exhibition on thescientific historyofthe site.
Meetings second Tuesday of month, 9.30 am.
Visitors welcome. PhoneJoe 0274 339018.
ashcomboclub@gmail.com
AshburtonMSA Petanque Club
Several of our members travelled to Timaru
on Saturday to compete in the South
Canterbury Doubles achieving great success.
Trophywinners were Laniand Adelys
Taraunu, with Karen and Neville Bensdorp
3rd. Plate winners were Mavis Thompson and
Linda Millard, with Francie Osborn and Nicky
Foden 3rd. Congratulations to youall.
It isabit quieter onthe petanque front over
Mayand June but our next event is atthe end
of the month when we hold ourClub Drawn
Doubles.
Thenew Committeesmettogetheron
Thursday and with discussionaround youth
participation we are lookingforwardto
welcomingyoungerpeople into the Club.
Adelys’ coaching continues to be welcomed
and enjoyed by ourmembers, with many
adapting to new waysofplay.
Our Club continues to grow with60members
now on our books. Somepeopleplay 2­3 times
aweek,others turn up once amonth.
Remember you are most welcometojoinus
any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at 1pm, at
115Racecourse Road. Equipment and tuition
are available.
Altrusa Club Report May 2022
At ourusual monthlymeeting wediscussed
ourupcoming Changeover Dinner to be held on
Wednesday May18th. We delivered 325Meals
on Wheels in our allocatedfourdays. There
were38clients at our six­weekly FootClinic,
where theQueen’s Birthdaywas celebrated
withacake, madebyNola.The Clinic
contributestothe Club’s finances, to ultimately
distribute to the community, and offers clients
and Altrusa helpers achieveahappy,
successfulphysical and social environment.
Wecongratulated Maureen Bishop, who has
been honoured with the International Altrusa
LamplighterAward forher years ofservice.
Our Fabric Bazaarhas beenrescheduled to the
end of March2023.This informationisonour
Altrusa Facebook,and contributionscan still
be amassed.Thismeeting was followed by the
annualmeeting, with committeereports
already circulated.Outgoing president Denise
presented the48th Annual Report for the
Ashburtonclub.Theincoming board was
acknowledged,with KathleenBowmanthe
incoming president.
MidCanterbury Ladies FriendshipClub
President Julie openedthe Maymeeting
held recently. After theNational Anthem was
sung birthdays and anniversaries were
celebrated.There was asalestable,itproved to
be verybusy. TheMiniSpeakerwas Marion
who spoke about aholidayinthe Marlborough
Sounds,she wentonthe Havelock Mail Boat
and then stayed in abach.This had agreat
view,but had to chasethe deerfrom around the
place, theyevensmashedthe fence. Two
possums werecaught. They went to aLodgefor
lunch, andonaCougar Cruise.Motuara Island
with the bird sanctuaryand Punga Cove were
visited.
Aftermorning tea theguest speaker was
Jackie Girvan whotold of HavenHousing’s new
low incomeelderly housingproject nextto
MonaSquare.Thisisdue to commencevery
soon.There willbe17unitsbut Covidhas made
itcomplicated. Thebiggest cost willbethe
rates. Theyreceivedthe site in 2020 but hadto
demolish the eightold buildings there. The
needforlow budget housing is on the rise with
more peoplegettingtoretirement age,not
having owned ahome, or moving to fixed
income and havinglessmoneytospend on a
home. The Ashburton District Council will
leasethe landtothe trust for 50 years. Cameron
Courts was also purchased, andunits built
there. Val thanked Jackie forher talk.
The Thought for the Month “Here’s an
equationasimple sum,add lovely, kindand
patient and the answer is aMUM”.
If youwish to visit our friendly groupplease
phone either Julie 3084254 or Rae 3088927, we
would lovetomeetyou. Nextmeetingis10am
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PGG Wrightson Real Estate purchases
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marketing companyReal Estate NewZealand
PGG Wrightson Real Estate has acquired Ashburton-based Real Estate
New Zealand.Calvin Leen, Mid-South Canterburyand North Otago Sales
Manager forPGG Wrightson Real Estate said the purchase givesthe
companyacompelling proposition in Mid-Canterbury’sproperty
managementmarket,aswell as strengthening its presenceinresidential
and lifestyle property.
“Wehavebeen looking to purchase an established MidCanterbury
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rural business.Real Estate New Zealand is an ideal fit,and an excellent
opportunitytoprogress our growth and developmentinAshburton, as
well as Rakaia, Methvenand surrounding areas.This purchase enables us
to introduceproperty managementservices to the region’s townships
and rural localities,which is asignificantgrowth opportunity, particularly
forour dairyfarmclients,manyofwhom have multiple homes located
on-farmproviding staff accommodation thatwill benefit from this service.
“Real Estate New Zealand’s residential property managementserviceis
one of the largest in MidCanterbury, employing three property managers.
This operates alongside its residential sales business,currently serviced by
ateam of three salespeople.
“Led by current owner and co-founder Trevor Hurley,who has 30 years of
successful sales experience, Real Estate New Zealand is along-standing
boutique-based property business.Itcomplements our existing rural
business,which is growing strong market shareinMid and South
Canterbury,”said Calvin.
Trevor Hurley startedhis real estate career in 1992. He says PGG Wrightson
closely aligns with the attributes and communityinvolvementcentral to
his business,which includes extensivesupportfor numerous community
causes,including the HeartFoundation, the Cancer Societyand Ronald
McDonald House,aswell as being Ashburton’sfirst companytobecome a
Living Wage Employer.
“This is the rightmovefor our customers,clients and the wider
community. PGG Wrightson Real Estate is anational brand,and one of
the best recognised and most respectedinprovincial New Zealand.Their
systems,processes and nationwide network will further strengthen the
customer focus thatReal Estate New Zealand is based on,”said Trevor.
Trevor Hurley will continue to lead the team as PGG Wrightson Real Estate
Ashburtonofficemanager,operating out of Real Estate New Zealand’s
existing premises at 191 Burnett Street.
Further information
Calvin Leen, 027 453 0950
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ROLLESTON 20 Vasari Grange
Large family home in agreat location!
Get more house for your money with this very
spacious four bedroom home. Built in 2007 this
home is situated in aquiet location.
The property boasts two living areas, open plan
dining and kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in
wardrobe and ensuite, plus large double garage with
workbenches. An added bonus is acovered
entertainingarea to the rear with access from the
master suite and lounge.
It's definitely worth alook. Motivated vendors!
ENQUIRIES OVER $749,000
GST Inclusive
VIEW By Appointment Only
Deb Roberts
M 021 0752 180
pggwre.co.nz/ASH36110
pggwre.co.nz/ASH36112
ALLENTON 15 Oak Grove
Magnificent home here!
Situated in avery desirable Oak Grove location this
substantial property has so much to offer.
Boasting four bedrooms, office, formal dining, two
living areas, beautiful conservatory and two
bathrooms this exceptional home comes with
everything afamilycould askfor and more! The
covered and heated swimming pool, tennis courts
and games room are the icing on the cake!
Three car garaging (including carport), all on a
1383m2 private, secure section. This is one not to be
missed, call for an appointment to view today!
ENQUIRIES OVER $850,000
GST Inclusive
VIEW By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
ALLENTON
'Brandon Green'
• Executive bare land lifestyle sections
• 1ha and 2ha lots available
• Stunning mountain views and very close to
town on the favoured north-west side
• Zoned Residential 9D with titles expected later
in 2022
• Build your dream home and have plenty of
room for children and pets
Lot 3-$425,000incl GST
Lot 4-$530,000incl GST
*listing photos are artists impression only
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
GST Inclusive
Tim Gallagher
M 027 801 2888
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH36093
pggwre.co.nz/ASH36033
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
191 Burnett Street &
447West Street
Phone:03308 6173
ashburton@pggwre.co.nz
www.pggwre.co.nz
Trevor Hurley
Office Manager
M027 543 5799
Robin Ford
Rural Sales
M027 433 6883
Stephen Watson
Lifestyle &Residential
M027 433 9695
TimGallagher
Rural&Lifestyle Sales
M027 801 2888
Deborah Roberts
Residential Sales
M021 075 2180
Dan vander Salm
Rural &Lifestyle Sales
M021 918 233
Dannii Hair
Residential Sales
M021 0281 3310
Sharon Muir
Property Manager
B03308 6173
Tomoko Wright
Lifestyle &Residential
M021 124 6412
Kelsi Tait
Property Manager
B03308 6173
elping growthe country
Mark Hanrahan
Rural Sales
M027 432 4028
AnnDwyer
Property Manager
B03308 6173
PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensed under the REAA2008
Helping grow the country

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
METHVEN 4GlenniferLane
All sold....but now one is available!
Arareopportunity to purchase adesirable section in
the Camrose subdivision located in the growing
township of Methven.
All sections are sold but one has become
available...so get in quick!
Very nicely positioned maximising views to the
mountains.
Call today for more info.
ENQUIRIES OVER $265,000
GST Inclusive
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
METHVEN Westward Way
Exclusive Methven Golf Course Sections
• 'Kakariki View' is an exclusive subdivision of
lifestyle sections, located in Methven
• 4000m2 freehold, sections with uninterrupted
views of Southern Alps and titles already
available
• Grab your clubs and walk off your deck onto the
Methven Golf course, or bike any of the local
trails
• 3km to Opuke Hot Pools, 28km to the world
class Mt Hutt ski field and 14km to Mt Hutt bike
park
• Sections priced from $420,000 and selling fast
PRICED FROM $420,000
Priced from $420,000
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
Tim Gallagher
M 027 801 2888
pggwre.co.nz/ASH36116
pggwre.co.nz/ASH35754
SOLD
SOLD
NETHERBY
Turn-Key Rental Opportunity or First Home
Two largedouble bedrooms with in-built wardrobes and
recentlypainted large bathroom. Open plan living/dining
with modernkitchen. Centrally located home with wrap
around covereddeck. Easy-care, well-maintained section,
with large singlegarage. Quietstreet, walking distance to
Dan van der Salm | M 021918 233
schooling and other amenities. Tim Gallagher | M 027 801 2888
pggwre.co.nz/ASH35746
TINWALD
Subdivision Possibility on Thomson Street
Three bedroom, one bathroom solid brick home on large
1,012m2section. Functional kitchen updatedinearly
2000's, open plan dining/living with log burner. Large easy
care backlawn with fruit trees, vegetable gardens and
ancillarysheds. Securesingle garage with attached
Dan van der Salm | M 021918 233
carport. Tim Gallagher | M 027 801 2888
pggwre.co.nz/ASH35689
SOLD
SOLD
WINSLOW
Outdoor Entertainers Dream!
Large five bedroom home of approximately288m2 on
2ha. Double garage with internal access and additional
2-bay shed with concrete floor and power. Heated selfcleaningin-ground
swimming pool and hot springsspa,
fully fenced. Exposed aggregate, private and sheltered
outdoorentertaining area with stunning fireplace. Four
paddocks, fenced with post and netting plus cattle yards.
pggwre.co.nz/ASH35945
Tim Gallagher | M 027801 2888
Dan van der Salm | M 021 918 233
WILLOWBY
Character, Charisma and Charm, Minutes from Town
247m2 singlelevel executive homeon8ha freehold title.
Lovely four bedroom solid brick home with office and two
living areas. Wonderful easycare propertywith raised vege
gardens, multiple coloursteelsheds and cattle yards. Well
subdividedinto7paddocks with permanent electric
Tim Gallagher | M 027 801 2888
fencing and tidy shelter on three boundaries. Dan van der Salm | M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH35891
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
191 Burnett Street &
447West Street
Phone:03308 6173
ashburton@pggwre.co.nz
www.pggwre.co.nz
Trevor Hurley
Office Manager
M027 543 5799
Robin Ford
Rural Sales
M027 433 6883
Stephen Watson
Lifestyle &Residential
M027 433 9695
TimGallagher
Rural &Lifestyle Sales
M027 801 2888
Deborah Roberts
Residential Sales
M021 075 2180
Dan vander Salm
Rural &Lifestyle Sales
M021 918 233
Dannii Hair
Residential Sales
M021 0281 3310
Sharon Muir
Property Manager
B03308 6173
Tomoko Wright
Lifestyle &Residential
M021 124 6412
Kelsi Tait
Property Manager
B03308 6173
elping growthe country
Mark Hanrahan
Rural Sales
M027 432 4028
AnnDwyer
Property Manager
B03308 6173
PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensed under the REAA2008
Helping grow the country

Ashburton
6WILLIAMSON PLACE 3 1 2
STYLISH HOME COUNTRY SETTING
•Brand New Kitchen •Large Lounge/Living •
Spacious Bdrms •Int. Dble Garage •Painted
throughout •Substantial Vegetable Garden
•Park like Section •New Fire w/Heat Transfer
•OSP •Tranquil Atmosphere. BEO $629,000
All offers considered after Thursday, 05 April
2022 2pm. (unless sold prior)
View
Saturday 10.00 -10.30am
ljhooker.co.nz/73HYK
Agent
Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
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
By Appointment
ljhooker.co.nz/6THYK
Agent
Manu Otene 022 308 6885
46 CAMBRIDGE STREET 4 1 2
4+BEDROOM FAMILY HOME!
Location is perfect for family living, right next
door to a kindergarten, short walk to the
school, sports hall &local park &playground.
4bdrms +asleepout for either ateenager,
guests or a home office. Whatever your
needs may be as your family grows.
Separate large garage with loads of storage.
View
By Appointment
ljhooker.co.nz/7HYK
Agent
Manu Otene 022 308 6885
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
By Appointment
ljhooker.co.nz/6ZHYK
Agent
Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
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
By Appointment
ljhooker.co.nz/6GHYK
Agent
Manu Otene 022 308 6885
34 SAUNDERS ROAD 3 1 2
STYLE &SPACE /SUBDIVIDABLE
•O/p updated Kitchen •O/p dining &lounge
• 3 double bdrms • Mod bathrm • Sep.
laundry • Subdivision potential (subject to
survey) • Undercover access to garage
•Rumpus area in garage •OSP. BEO $519,000
All offers considered after Wednesday, 25
May 2022 2pm. (unless sold prior)
View
Saturday 11.00 -11.30am
ljhooker.co.nz/HYK
Agent
Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
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
By Appointment
ljhooker.co.nz/6MHYK
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
By Appointment
ljhooker.co.nz/6EHYK
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
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Make sure you like &follow our page to keep
up-to-date with all things real estate.
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Sales &Listings
021 354 885
Manu Otene
Sales &Listings
022 308 6885
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3open homes
64 Melcombe Street, Tinwald
*1950’s brick home, well maintained
*Open plan kitchen, dining &lounge
*Aluminium windows single glazed
*Fullyenclosed conservatory
*Fabulous sunnydeck
*Separate toilet, laundry &bathroom
*Metro logburner, HRVsystem, Heatpump
*Single garage with off-street parking
*Good fencing,woodshed &garden shed
*Lovelylandscaping &fruit trees
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SetDate Sale
closing Friday27th May2022
at 2:00pm (Unless Sold Prior)
View
Saturday1:00pm -1:30pm
2 1 1
Cheryl Fowler
0274 612 614
25th January
27b Archibald Street
Tinwald goes
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March
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Tinwald SOLD
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116 Melcombe Street, Tinwald
*New roof and guttering
*New carpet, vinyl and paint
*Two toilets
*3bedrooms
*Separate hobby room with power
rwashburton.co.nz/AH30055
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2022 at 3:00pm
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*This isthe last stage inthis subdivision to be sold.
*Titles anticipated inlate 2022/early 2023.
Pricebynegotiation
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027 438 4250
Kim Miller
027 236 8627
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Sales Consultant
027 236 8627
Denise Russell
Sales Consultant
027 432 9717
ChrissyMilne
Sales Consultant
027 290 6606
Cheryl Fowler
Sales Consultant
027 461 2614
Margaret Feiss
Sales Consultant
021 751 009
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Lubes WOF
Allmechanical repairs
Interior and Exterior Painting
Interior Plastering
Wallpapering
FREE LEGAL HELP
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Thursday9.15am -1.45pm
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215 Tancred Street,Ashburton
2461547
JukeBox Hire
Weddings,21st,
PrivateFunctions
Sound Systems &Lighting Hire
Phone DJ Dave
03 308 5106
027 251 0015
www.soundmanagement.co.nz
2447382
TRIANGLE
GARAGE LTD
Victoria Street,
TheTriangle,Ashburton
Phone: (03) 308 6772
2461605
RESIDENTIAL &
COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS
Phone Quentin andPhil on
027 282 8908 or 027 2828909
2461478
$30
0800 424 335
LOCAL MOBILE
COMPUTER REPAIR
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2461470
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Repairs and renovations
Switchboardupgrades
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House rewires
Sheds,garages,sleepouts
Call 021 576 044
PETFOOD SUPPLY
Fresh &frozenfood available
Beef &wild gamemince
Dogrolls Dogbones
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Briskets
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owned and
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027 461 9162
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99 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton
WE TAKE CARE OF UNWANTED LIVESTOCK
2458119
2478126
2460135
2461472
Retrofit Double Glazing
Aluminium Windows and
Doors Replacement
Glass ShowerEnclosures
Glass Splashbacks and more
027 279 6771
www.3krtrader.co.nz l 163 Tancred Street,Ashburton
ASHBURTON
GLASS LTD
Experts in glass
308-3918
214Wills Street
Ashburton
www.ashburtonglass.co.nz
office@ashburtonglass.co.nz
115 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton
Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354
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Phone 307 8353
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2482997
2447388

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WILSONS
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AUTO and HOUSE
REPAIR or REPLACE
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2461606
152 Wills Street,
Ashburton
Ph.308 8485
ALL PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
including
Interior andexterior Roofs
Residential andcommercial
Interior gibstopping
Anyjob bigorsmall
Call Tony 0273283124
2478415
NEAT GARDENS
Does your garden need monthly
maintenancetokeep it tidy and
looking good through the seasons?
Or perhaps just need aone off tidy
or pruning completed?
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ContactCAROLYN Phone: 027 267 5403 or 308 2333
Email: cccolt@xtra.co.nz
2478421
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level of service
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E-BIKES l MOTORCYCLES
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•Restoration
•Modifications
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•Custom Fabrications
•WOF Reports
• MagWheel Repairs &Painting
16 Cass Street,Ashburton. 03 308 0387
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Ash Solar Power
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2461484
•CARS •4WDs •CAMPERVANS
Automotive
Diagnostics &
Servicing
03 308 6646
•Automotiveservicing,repairs
and diagnostics
•Latest scan tools and
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•All makes and models including
European and Japanese
•Vehicle transportand recovery
TheBig Blue Shed
CnrJohn &McLean Street,Ashburton
2461487
We offer the following:
• Gutter and DownpipeCleaning • Weed Spraying
• Moss,Mould andLichen Spraying • Spider Proofing
• Gorse and BroomSpraying • FenceLineSpraying
• Chimney/Flue Cleaning $90 • Heat Pump Service$90
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Call Allan on 027 209 5026 an let us know howwecan help
2461458
•Manufacturer and supplier of
Rylock aluminium windows and doors
•Retrodouble glazing installers foradrier,
warmer,quieter home
Forafreequote, contactDavid &Lorayne Oakley
PHONE 308 8493. EMAIL: owdrylock@gmail.com
8A John Street,Ashburton
2447381
Our authorised techniciansns
service and repair all
makes and models of
sewing machines and
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OPEN 7DAYS9.30am -4.30pm
Main South Road, Tinwald Ashburton | Phone 307 6277
www.anniesquilts.co.nz
2447565
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Letthe team at
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022 391 8136
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2461560
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ALL THINGS CANVAS &PVC
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2461554
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2481932
GODSELL
BRICKLAYING
•Houses
•Feature Walls
•Fences
•Blocklaying
Chris Godsell
027 274 2533
AH 308 7117
godsell@xtra.co.nz
2481921
COLLISION REPAIR
SPECIALISTS
Approved repairer for:
Advice &Insurance
2461603
03 307 0506
154 Dobson Street, Ashburton
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2479713
Computer/Tech Help
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2482154
GREAT
RATES
Forall your tyre requirements,
see the localexperts
•Wheel alignments
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Kitchen dreams can come true
NewPCs
and Laptops
forsale
197 Wills Street,Ashburton l www.neumannstyres.co.nz
Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies)
2461571
PC Repairs, Set-up and Tutoring
Icome to youday or evening!
•PCRepairs/Sales •Networks/Servers
•Firewalls/Security •Spyware Clean-up •Training
20 YearsExperience Microso Cerfied Professional
NETWORKS FIREWALLS AND PCS LTD
Robin Johnstone 67 Aitken Street, Ashburton
P: 03 308 1440 C: 027 768 4058
robinbj@xtra.co.nz
2461569
FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING
REQUIREMENTS, GIVE
Jann or Karen acallon
308 7664
Custom madeand designed especiallyfor you
Free measure and quote
606 East Street,Ashburton
www.kitchenexpress.co.nz
03 3077131
2475761
trusted trades &services
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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
Ideal as an extra
bedroomoroffice.
Fully insulatedand
double glazed forwarmth.
Threeconvenientsizes:
Standard3.6m x2.4m,
Large 4.2m x2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m.
Visit our displaycabin
418WestStreet or callfor a
freebrochure.
www.justcabins.co.nz
2472174
0800 58 78 22
STORAGE available, Ashburton.
Self storage, variety
of sizes. Phone Rainbow
Storage 03 307 0401 or
phone/text 021 554 570
STORAGE: Secure self storage
units available, long or
short term. Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us
on 0274 362 636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.
co.nz
EveryHome
EveryWeek-that’s
Phone 308 7664
199 Burnett Street
Ashburton
2376123
DELIVERERS
WANTED
Are youhonest
and reliable?
Areyou aged 11 or over? Do youwantto
join our dynamic team and deliver the
AshburtonCourier newspaper to local
homes everyThursday?
Need some
extracash?
Competitive
ratespaid.
Whynot get fit
earning it!
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extracash?
Competitive
ratespaid.
Whynot get fit
earning it!
Driver also wanted!
• With suitablevehicle
• For bulk deliverytoresidentialaddresses
• Hours negotiable,early everyThursdaymorning
If thissounds like you, email your interest along
with your name, addressand phone number to:
deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz
2484043
2481644
PRERELEASE SCREENING
After more than 30 years of service asone of the
Navy’s topaviators,Pete“Maverick”Mitchelliswhere
he belongs, pushing the envelope as acourageous
test pilot and dodging the advancement inrank
that would ground him. Training adetachment of
graduates for aspecial assignment, Maverick must
confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest
fears, culminating in amission that demands the
ultimate sacrificefromthose who choose to fly it.
RegentCinema Ashburton
WEDNESDAY25THMAY 2022
7.30pm $20 perperson
In supportofthe AshburtonAviation Museum
Tickets available now
TheAshburtonAviation Museum
Stephen –027 649 0650 Dennis –027 222 1281
PHOTOGRAPHS
FOR SALE
Have you had your photo
taken by our reporters?
OrderaPhoto Today!
¼Page*
$6
*approx 6x4
A5
$8.50
A4
$16
Ph: 308 7664 -199 Burnett St, Ashburton
2483877
2376133
2477601
Traditional Brass –NZArmyBand
Friday10th June 7pm
Adult $20* /Senior $10* /Child$5*
TheNew Zealand Army Band arethrilled
to be hitting the stage onceagain with
an exciting selection of Brass Band Music.
Traditional Brass promises to be an event
thatthe whole family will enjoy.
Michael Hurst In TheGolden Ass–Arts On Tour NZ
Thursday14th July 7-30pm
Adult $25* /Senior $20* Suitable 16 +
Michael Hurst is Lucius Apuleius,avirile
young Roman man who is obsessed with
magic.OnatriptoThessaly, the weird
centre of spookiness in the ancientworld,
he finds himselfinaposition to witness
an actual spell being cast.But his overenthusiasm
leads him into an alarming
accidental transformation. Oops!
Tina –Simply TheBest
Thursday13th October8pm
Adult $61.30* /Group 6+ $56.30* /
Child $36*
Getthe electrifying concertexperienceof
Tina Turner with this full stage production
brimming with Tina hits from the 60’s,
70’s, 80’sand 90’s. Featuring the powerful
raspyvocals and thrilling stage presentof
Caroline Borole liveonour stage.
TheWorld Of Musicals
Monday12December 7-30pm
Tickets from $59.90*
TheWorld Of Musicals concerthas graced
stages across the globe and features a
world-class ensemble of multi-talented
performing artists who exquisitely recreate
classic hits fused with emotiveballads,big
screen anthems and iconic showtunes.
03 307 2010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700
admin@ateventcentre.co.nz
BORN FREE
THE OSCAR WINNERS
Celebrating
90 years
of the
Academy
Awards
GARDEN SUPPLIES
LINSEED Straw $5.50 bale,
21 pack $100. Sheep
manure $8. bag. Medium
square pea and linseed
straw available. Call Ian
027 286 3697 or Dave 027
601 1426. A Hinds Lion
Project.
TURN THE PAGE
TO VIEWMORE
CLASSIFIEDS
Director &Musical Director -Kathi Craig MNZM
Assistant Musical Director -Malcolm Hopwood
Choreographer -Jessie Thomson
ON STAGE 26TH-29TH MAY 2022
Tickets available at Ashburton Event Centre
2448975
GARDEN SUPPLIES
*Servicefees apply
GARDEN SUPPLIES
Ashburton
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
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SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
EngagementAdvisor:
to supportattendance
This is afixed-termposition of up to
20 hours per week forthe 2022 school year.
Commencementassoonasispracticable in Term 2.
Although the position is term-time only,
flexibilityisrequired to work within times thatmeet
the needs of the families.
Theroleistosupportwhānau overcome barriers
to regular schoolattendanceand achievementand
liaise between schools and whānau.
Thesuccessful applicantmustundertake
Policevetting requirements.
Applicationsclose noon, Friday10June 2022.
Forinformation package enquiries and
applications please contact
Jodee Ross,Principal’s Secretary,
AshburtonCollege
at rj@ashcoll.school.nz
Application is by wayofletter
of application and CV.
Ref:ENGAD22
2483924
SALES POSITION
Hunting &Fishing stores throughout the country
have been market leaders in their field for many
years now.
We have a full time position available for the
right candidate in our busy Ashburton store.
Ideally,the successful applicantwould have abroad
knowledge of fishing and hunting products.
This position would be ideally suited to someone
with ageneral interest in outdoor pursuits and a
base knowledge of camping, tramping and suitable
clothing to recommend forthese activities.However,
above all,awillingnesstolearnwould be paramount.
The applicant would need good communication
skillsand be able to work amongst agreat team and
working environment. This role includes working
Saturdays, however we are closed most public
holidays.
If you have aninterest in the outdoors and wish to
develop your passion into asales career, then we
invite you toforward your current CV and cover
letter outlining past experienceto:
TheManager, AshburtonHunting &Fishing,POBox
181, Ashburton7740or
email hfashburton@xtra.co.nz
APPLICATIONS CLOSE JUNE 3RD 2022
CARS FOR SALE
ASHBURTON
2004 TOYOTA Ist with new
wof &rego until April 2023.
160,000kms. Cheap to run
and easy to maintain.
$4750 ONO. Contact 0275
441 886.
Letour
HIGH
readership
stats ...
...work
for you!
Call our friendly
sales team at
199 Burnett Street,
Ashburton
(03)308 7664
2441368
FIREWOOD
2483822
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
2473520
Netball DevelopmentOfficer
(maternityleave position)
MidCanterburyNetball is looking to find asuitable
candidate to fill the Netball Development Officer
role for afixed term offive months, beginning July
25, 2022.
The successful applicant will be required to be
a skilled communicator, highly organised, well
planned and reliable. The ability torelate to and
work closely with other netball personnel, players,
coaches, umpires, and teachers inthe netball communityisessential.
Other competencies preferred
are strong netball knowledge and the ability to
work unsupervised.
Mid Canterbury Netball has recently developed a
new strategy adapted from Netball New Zealand’s
Poipoia Strategy –Connecting and Inspiring Communities
through Netball –aswell as implementing
new initiatives to meet outcomes of the Tu Manawa
Active Aotearoa initiative, and both of these play a
big role in the position.
This role is contracted for aminimum of 16 hours
per week.
Foraposition descriptionorany information about
the position please make contact.
To apply forwardyour CV and covering letter by
Friday3June to:
MidCanterburyNetball President
Ange Mitchell
info@mcnetball.co.nz
2483882
Perfect Polish Limited
CONCRETE POLISHING
TECHNICIAN
We have an exciting opportunity
for a reliable and
motivated individual with a
"can-do" attitude, to join our
Ashburton-based team, full
time.
This is more than just a
labouring job, it’s an opportunity
to learn the highly
skilled and specialised trade
of concrete grinding and
polishing.
We are looking for a team
member who is honest and
reliable, who has an eye for
detail, apositive attitude, is
a willing and fast learner,
along with being physically
fit and strong, with a full
driver’s licence.
Previous experience in concrete
or construction would
be an advantage, however
attitude and ability is just as
important.
Please email your
application, including c.v. to:
info@perfectpolish.co.nz
JobOpportunities
Planning Administration Officer
This full-time, permanent role will suit an admin superstar orPlanning
graduate. You’ll be responsible for resource consent admin, subdivision
progress and the dataintegrity of our systems.
RoadingCorridor Manager
Get involved with both field inspections and technical administration
processes. Thisprovidestaskdiversity and requires strong organisationskills.
You will beresponsible toperform onsite inspections, while also efficiently
and accurately managing customer applications or information requests.
To find out moreabout these
vacancies and what the Ashburton
District Council has to offer you–go
to our website.
Applications close on Sunday,22May
2022.
www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers
FIREWOOD
DRY Firewood. WINZ
quotes. Hardwood, 3 way
mix, Bluegum, Birch, Old
Man Pine 6m 3 $595 .Delivered
to most of Mid-
Canterbury. Phone 027 297
7563
OLD Man Pine. Very dry, well
split. $400. 4m 3 trailer,
delivered Ashburton to
Hinds. Ph 027 444 4521.
SELL
PEDIGREE Labrador
puppies available. Full
health and dna checks.
Four yellow males.
Approved homes only.
Enquiries Phone 027 243
7286.
SELL
HUSQVARNA
Ride-On
Mower, TC 342, mulch, cut
and catch, 42", fully serviced,
only 95 hours. Bird
Avery, 3.800L x1.600W x
2.100H, 4 compartments,
all metal, excellent
condtion. C-Dax Vogue
300kg trailing fert.
spreader. Ph 027 473
2579.
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
2468593
SPACE available for next
weeks Courier -bequick!
Talk to us about your advertising
requirements. Phone
308 7664 or call into our
office at 199 Burnett Street,
Ashburton.
SELL
LPG REFILLS
9kg cylinders
$28.50
Anysizecylinder filled
17 Grey St,Ashburton
Phone 307 2707
2470268
1 DINING Table and 6
Chairs, $680.00. 1outside
Umbrella, $330.00. 1
upright single door Freezer.
Phone 308 0064 after 4pm.
Rakaia Supervisor/
Deliverer Wanted
We are looking for a well organised person to
manage the distribution of The Ashburton Courier
into household letter boxesinRakaia.
This is apart-time contract position where you can
co-ordinate most of your work from home,allowing
the opportunity tocontinue or apply for work in
other fields. The position may include managing a
team of deliverers.
This role could suit an at home parent, retiree or
someone returning to the workforce.
You will need a suitable vehicle, mobile phone,
computer with internet access and be able to
provide short-term undercoverstorage.
Forfurther information please contactMark
mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz
2483947
Cartwrights is an Insurance and Mortgage
Brokerage located in Ashburton and
Rolleston. We are a family-based company
specialising in Commercial, Domestic and
Risk Insurance aswell as Finance Lending.
Twofull time positions have become available
in our Ashburton office for immediate start.
Financial Adviser Support
The person we seek for this role should have
a high attention to detail, excellent time
management skills, pleasant customer and
telephone manner, the ability to work well
both individually and in ateamand extensive
knowledge in Microsoft products. The role is
fulltime in our Ashburton office –Monday to
Friday 8.30am –5pm.
Duties would include:
Greeting Clients
Coordinating tasksfor and liaising with our
clients and insurers
Administration Tasks
Data Processing
Assisting other members of staff when
required
Full training will be given however previous
computer knowledge is a must. Possible
future career growth within the company will
be possible to the right applicant.
Financial Adviser/Claims Consultant
The person we seek for this role should have
a high attention to detail, excellent time
management skills, pleasant customer and
telephone manner, the ability to work well
both individually and in ateamand extensive
knowledge in Microsoft products. The role is
fulltime -Monday toFriday 8.30am –5pm.
Duties would include:
Following leads that are company
generated as well as generating your own
leads and client base
Maintaining good client relationships
Evaluating clients’ situations
Researching the market and completing
quotes in atimely manner
Annual reviews and renewals of clients
policies
Processing and managing claims on
behalf of clients
Full training with be given however the
applicant must have an active registration on
the FSP register and have previous computer
knowledge. Possible future career growth
within the company will be possible to the
right applicant.
If either of these positions interest you please
send your Cover Letter and CV to
Rebecca New–Cartwrights
officeadmin@cartwrights.co.nz
2480863

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SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
Salesperson
Flooring department
(Full time –40hours per week)
Mitre 10MEGA Ashburton has avacancy for a
Salesperson in the Flooring department.
The position is full time with aTuesday to
Saturdayroster.
This is agreat opportunitytoworkinone of our
fastest growing departments.
The role suits someone with an outgoing
personality who would enjoy working closely
with clients, supporting them through the
exciting process of upgrading their flooring
needs.
To be successful,applicants will requirethe
following skills:
• Must be customer focused
• Attention to detail essential
• Goodcomputer skills
• Excellentcommunication skills
• Solution focused and self-driven
• Goodteam player
• Physically fit asthereissomelifting involved
• Experience infloor coverings an advantage,
howeverfull training will be provided forthe
successful applicant
In return we offer:
• Job securityand growth opportunities
• Locally owned and national brand
• Super staff buying privileges
Please send your covering letter and C.V. to:
HR.ashburton@mitre10.co.nz
Applications close on Monday 23rdMay 2022
Duty
Manager
At AshburtonNew Worldwewantthe best possible
experience for our customers, and know that
employing the right people and working together
is crucial to gaining the best possible customer
service.
This full time position requires a high level of
initiative and attention to detail, management
and communication skills and has the potential to
pave the waytoasuccessful career in Supermarket
Management through our ongoing training
opportunities.
We are seeking ahighly motivated and dedicated
Duty Manager who is committed to leading
all aspects of the supermarket in a timely and
professional manner. This person will need to
ensure the efficient and safe running of the entire
Supermarket, with emphasis on maintain high
standards throughout the store.
Keyresponsibilities forthis role are:
• Managing staff
• Ensuring complianceofHealth &Safety andFood
Safety policies.
• Following store policy inregards to customer
complaints and queries.
• Making sureall shelves arekept full and faced.
• Ensuring all aspects of tobacco,Lottoand Liquor
laws areupheld.
Preferred Attributes:
• Experience supervising staff in a retail
environment
• Acurrent ForkliftLicenceorthe abilitytoobtain
it
• A General Manager’s Licence orthe ability to
obtain it
• Tobephysically fit,well organized and motivated.
Hours of work will be 2.00pm –11.00pm and will
include one weekend shift.
Take up this opportunity and apply online now
including acovering letter and full CV to:
donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz
Applications close 25th May2022
unless filledearlier.
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SITUATIONS VACANT
TRADE &SERVICES
ALTERATIONS; Sewing
mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
and curtain making. Call
Michelle on 027 352 7248.
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.
BUILD work to do? Contact
Kiwi Building and Maintenance
Ltd. Alterations,
Renovations, New builds
and repairs. Qualified
Tradesmen. Phone Cawte
027 418 7955.
BUILDER : Specialising in
home renovations and
repair work. We also do
decks, fences and retaining,
plastering and painting,
gardening, landscaping
and tree removal. Call
Gavom 021 267 1979.
CARPET Cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Phone John Cameron
at Supersucker. 027 435
1042.
SITUATIONS VACANT
Checkout
Supervisors
New World Ashburton isalocally owned business,
where staff share the same goals and work well
together to deliver the best customer service. We
enjoy aculture where people are friendly, helpful
and passionate about their roles.
The opportunity tobeapart ofour amazing team
has become available and applications are now
invited for permanent positions at our fast paced
store.
Expectations forthese roles will mean will:
communication skills
environment
Days and hours to be discussed at an interview but
will include one weekend shift.
Don’tmissout -applynow with your covering
letter and CV to:
donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz
Applications close 25th May2022
unless filled earlier.
ASHBURTON SANDBLASTING
LIMITED
FOR: Mobile Sandblasting
Painting
OF: Structural Steel
Trailers
Farm Machinery
Car Parts
Shipping Containers
Concrete, Brick Rendering
Free quotes -Competitive rates
Phone Kurt 027 332 4549 or Neil 0274 362 900
ANDREWDUNNE FARM SERVICES
FARM SERVICES BY THE HOUR
20+ years’experienceinthe sheep, beef,
venison, and dairysupport industry
• Highly skilled and experienced farmlabour
• On-farmfirewood processing
• Agricultural welding repairs and maintenance
• Farmminding -staff support
• Agricultural explosives –land operations
• Jobs of all sizes,casual or ongoing
• Available forfarmorlifestyle block
2481913
TRADE &SERVICES
CARPET 2YOU -for all your
flooring needs. Supplier
and installer of carpet and
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,
carpet cleaning. Phone
Mike Gill 027 491 4210.
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $70
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
CHIMNEY Sweep - for a
professional service call
Dan McKerrow, Chimney
Sweep and Repairs on 021
118 7580.
COMPUTER Problems? For
prompt reliable computer
servicing and laser engraving,
contact Kelvin, KJB
Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot
Place, Ashburton. Phone
308 8989. SuperGold discount
card accepted.
COMPUTER repairs, sales,
training, setup wirelessnetworks,
spyware
cleanup. On-site day or
evening. Low fees. Call
Robin Johnstone, Networks
Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308
1440 or 027 768 4058.
Call me anytime forafriendly ‘NO OBLIGATION’ chat.
COMPETITIVE RATES/EXCELLENT SERVICE
Call Andrew on 0272 475 577
2450863
2483891
TRADE &SERVICES
CONCRETE Services -
Driveways, paths, patios,
mowing edging. Decorative
Concrete Specialist operating
locally with 30 years
experience. No job too big
or small. Contactless service
offered. Phone Paul
021 152 1966.
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,
farm equipment
service and maintenance,
WOF repairs, machining
and welding. Odd jobs a
speciality. Mobile workshop.
Can Collect. Phone
Malcolm 0274 754 241.
FIRE Extinquisher sales and
servicing. On farm/
contractors - trucks/tractors/balers/combines/cars/
boats/caravans etc. Phone
Mack at Doors and More on
027 396 0361.
FLY control and spider
proofing. For all your
domestic and industrial
pest control needs phone
AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest
Control on 03 308 8147 or
027 432 5447
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.
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,
office relocations -
call Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609.
GARDENING, mowing,
pruning, fertilising, projects
or general spruce ups? Call
Andrew at Spruce Gardens
to get the job done right.
027 765 2899 or 03 307
1693.
sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz
GUTTER Cleaning. Using a
vacuum system to clean
out the debris is a faster
and cleaner process. Call
Allan on 027 209 5026.
LAWN Mowing. No job too
small. Call Les Smith, From
The Ground Up, for acompetitive
quote. Ph 027 840
0201 or 03 308 1500.
LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and
bifold door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Nigel at
Doors and More on 027 516
7104.
FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER
A NEW LOOK
that lasts!
Existing kitchens, doors,
furniture &appliances
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2471051
ON FARM Firewood cutting.
Phone Andrew Dunne 027
247 5577
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional,
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes, offices
and cars. Phone Craig
Rogers 307 6347, www.
windowtinter.co.nz Member
of Master Tinters NZ.
TILING - For all your tiling
requirements including kitchen
splash backs, flooring
etc. (Full water proofing)
Call Kevin on 027 496
8314.
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV
block, glare, heat control,
safety, security, privacy,
frosting films, solar protective
window films. Free
quotes, 20 years local service.
Phone 0800 368 468
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.
tintawindow.co.nz
HEALTH &BEAUTY
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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
3cutetabby
kittens plus adult
cats ready
fortheir
foreverhomes
HEALTH &BEAUTY
AndreGrob
Chiropractor
Tues 9am-5pm
03 308 9516
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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
PUBLIC NOTICE
Food donations appreciated
Tuesday-Saturday
Kindly sponsored by
9:30am -noon
Phone 308 4432 or
027 332 9286
Allfamilies of prospectiveNew Entrants to
Tinwald School from
June 2022 to December 2022 areinvited to an
Information Meeting
on Thursday9th June at 9:30am
in the Tinwald School hall.
Allwelcome!
Forcatering purposes,please RSVP
by phone on 308 4555
or email admin@tinwald.school.nz
CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755
www.ashburtonchiropractic.co.nz
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If youorsomeone youcareabout hascancer
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Whynot clean out all those
goodsyou don’twantand
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Allservices arefree.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Monster CharityGarage Sale
Saturday&Sunday, 28 &29May 9am -1pm
Masks preferredplease
FORMER RX PLASTICS BUILDING
445 West Street,Ashburton
or through PGW carpark,Saunders Road
Thousands of items forsale!
Bargains Galore!
•Cakes •Crafts •Collectables •China
•Furniture •Bikes •Garden •Kitchen •Produce
•Sports •Workshop •Toys
AshburtonPakekeLions
Charitable Trust
Servingour Community,
Helping LocalCharities
Cash or eftpos
Drop off daySATURDAY 28 MAY
At St John, Forest Drive, Methven
10am –2pm
Please note:
•Nobooks
•Noski or sports wear
•Nosummer clothing
•Noparts of glasswareor
crockerysets
•Nomicrowaves
•Noblinds
(but curtains aregreat)
Anyqueries please phone 3087132
ASHBURTON
SOCIETY OF ARTS
AUTUMN SHOW
ShortStreet Studio
OpensSunday 22ndMay
11am-4pm
continuing until SundayJune 12th
Guest: LiviaDias from Christchurch,
plus15 local membersexhibiting a
greatselectionofnew work.
Weekends 11am -4pm
Weekdays when signout.
Enquiries Ngaio 3084533
HospiceMid Canterbury
Dealing withalifelimiting illness?
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 email manager@hospicemc.nz
www.hospicemc.nz facebook hospicemidcanterbury
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MidCanterburyCentre
Phone: 307 7691
Facebook:@CancerSocietyMC
www.cancernz.org.nz
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Peter Blacklow
Vintage &Garage Sale
Mayfield A&PAssociation
SponsoredbyRavensdown
2022 WinterFeed Competition Results
Green Feed
Cereals (Oats)
1st ASpencer
2nd AMackenzie
3rdJBell
Grass
1st RTaylor
2nd ASpencer
Rape
1st MSalveson
2nd JHarrison
3rdJWright
21st May2022
9am –2pm
Morris Road, Ashburton
•China, silver &items of interest
•Tools and bikes
•Tom’s NurseryPlants
•Home baking and chutneys etc
CASH ONLY
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
Swedes
1st GEarly
2nd JMcLeod
3rdA&NJaine
Fodder Beet
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2nd JYeatman
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Overall winner of Ravensdown Trophy –TCorbett
Runner up –JYeatman
3rdRunnerup–CAllen
Winner of Dennis Corbett Memorial Trophy–
MGreenslade
Winner of BenJohnson Memorial Cup
(Best DrylandKale) –VReveley
Overall winners thatgotothe Regional Finals -
26th May2022
Beet –TCorbett
Brassica –MFleming
Cereal/Rape –ASpencer
Judges Choice –MGreenslade
Thank youtoall who entered and goodluck to thefour
off to the Regional Finals.
ASHBURTON
South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147
Email office@blacklows.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522
206 CLUB - provides company,
fun, entertainment,
games, speakers and more
for those 65 years and over.
Friendly, supportive
environment, two course
hot mid-day meal, very
minimal cost. Come and
join us. We now have
vacancies on a Monday
and Wednesday, 10am to
2.30pm. Run by Age Concern
Ashburton, Seniors
Centre, 206 Cameron
Street. Enquiries to Julie,
phone 308 6817 or 027 281
9113.
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Mid Canterbury
Badminton Club
Areyou looking fora
fun indoor game to
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Come along and playat
EA Networks Centre
Tuesday7-9pm
Thursday9.30 –11.30am
Adults and Students (year 7+)
All levels of abilitywelcomed.
Rackets available
First sessionFREE!
Contact
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Bernie 027 250 1754
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Thurs 19th, Fri20th
10.30 DowntonAbbey 2
10.45 Operation Mincemeat
1.00 TheLast Bus
1.10 TheNorthman
2.45 Fantastic Beasts 3
3.40 TheLost City
5.40 Operation Mincemeat
5.45 DowntonAbbey 2
8.00 TheNorthman
8.10 Dr Strange 2
Sat21st
10.20 Sonic 2
10.30 TheBad Guys
12.30 FantasticBeasts 3
12.40 DowntonAbbey 2
3.00 TheNorthman
3.10 Dr Strange 2
5.30 OperationMincemeat
5.45 DowntonAbbey 2
8.00 TheNorthman
8.10 Dr Strange 2
Sun 22nd
10.20 Sonic 2
10.30 TheBad Guys
12.30 TheLost City
12.40 DowntonAbbey 2
3.00 TheNorthman
3.10 Dr Strange 2
5.30 OperationMincemeat
5.45 DowntonAbbey 2
8.00 TheNorthman
8.10 Dr Strange 2
Mon23rd&Tues 24th
10.40 DowntonAbbey 2
10.45 OperationMincemeat
1.00 TheLast Bus
1.10 TheNorthman
2.45 FantasticBeasts 3
3.40 TheLost City
5.40 OperationMincemeat
5.45 DowntonAbbey 2
8.00 TheNorthman
8.10 Dr Strange 2
Wed25th
10.15 OperationMincemeat
10.50 DowntonAbbey 2
12.30 TheLost City
1.15 TheNorthman
2.30 OperationMincemeat
4.00 DowntonAbbey 2
5.00 Dr Strange 2
6.10 TheLast Bus
7.45 TheNorthman
NO COMPS
OperationMincemeat,
TheNorthman
MEETINGS
AGM
ASHBURTON
OSTOMYSOCIETY
WILLOWBY RESIDENTS
Please attend
Willowby Hall AGM
Thursday19May,
7.30pm
Secretary
AprilBreading
0274250463
dabreading17@gmail.com
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GARAGE SALES
NETHERBY Women’s Institute
Garage Sale. 28th
May, 1A Creek Road. Any
goods for sale, collection
ring; Adrienne 308 1176,
Catherine 745 4105 or Tinwald;
Patsy 308 0180.
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