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Matariki celebration at marae 

DANIEL.TOBIN 

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

Hakatere Marae is planning an 

evening of entertainment, food, 

laughter andstar gazing to 

celebrate Matariki,and 

everyone is invited. 

Matariki is the Māori name 

for the cluster of stars also 

known as the Pleiades which 

rises in midwinter andsignals 

the Māori NewYear. 

Hakatere Marae committee 

member BrendaLeonard said 

the celebration named 

Matariki oTeTau will be the 

marae’s first pubicobservation 

of Matariki. 

‘‘We are holding our 

celebration on Saturday June 

18, from 3pm to 7pm, there will 

be entertainment, anight 

market andkai stalls 

honouring everything 

Matariki is about.’’ 

Theevent is free 

to attend and 

the entire community is 

welcome. 

Finding something to eat on 

the night won’t be aproblem as 

the marae hasbeen inundated 

with people interested in 

having astall at the eventbut 

more volunteers to help out 

would be appreciated. 

Therewill be avariety of live 

entertainmentled by local 

band Pacific Tribal. 

Committee member Liz 

Carrick said students from 

schools will be giving away 

seeds, ‘‘that is one of the 

elements of Matariki, which is 

about theplanting and 

regrowth for next year.’’ 

Theastronomy 

club will also 

be there with their telescopes 

so people can view thestars. 

Committee member Ellie 

Smith said Matariki is about 

‘‘acknowledging the past, 

celebrating the present and 

planing for the future.’’ 

When the Matariki public 

holiday was announced last 

year the committee decided to 

organise the event. 

‘‘Last year we knew that 

Matariki was becoming apubic 

holiday so it was important for 

us to kick off something so 

people were educated and 

knew what Matariki actually 

is,’’ Ellie said. 

‘‘So when we go into 

the public holiday 

this year 

peopleare taking the time to 

celebrate and come together 

with families andenjoy the 

time and start planning their 

goals and aspirations together 

as awhānau.’’ 

The event willbeheld on the 

weekendbefore the official 

Matariki public holiday. 

‘‘We are doing it on the 18th 

rather than the weekend the 

nation is celebrating it, so we 

get as many people as possible. 

Alot of people mayuse the 

three day weekendtogoand 

visit whānau in different parts 

of New Zealand. This gives us 

the opportunity to celebrate it 

here as asmall community,’’ 

Liz said. 

‘‘This is also an opportunity 

for people to visitour marae 

who haven't been here before, 

it’s an opening up of our house 

for everybody to be apart of, 

because it is everyone's 

as acommunity 

marae.’’ 

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Warm woollies 

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Hakatere Marae committee 

members from left Liz 

Carrick, Ellie Smith, Rana 

Kohunui and Brenda 

Leonard. 

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Petition for stockwater race 

BY MICK JENSEN 

Longbeach residentsSheryl and Hal 

Stivens havepresentedapetition 

with191 names to Ashburton 

DistrictCouncilasking that a 

sectionofstockwater raceremains 

open. 

In March councilapproved the 

closure of the race, whichruns 

through six propertiesinthe 

Longbeach Road/Willowby area. 

The other five propertyownershave 

consented to its closure. 

A280msectionofthe 1.5km race 

runs throughthe Stivens lifestyle 

property on Boundary Roadand is 

used as an alternative water source. 

Speaking at council lastweek Mrs 

Stivens saidthe creek also provided 

drainage thathelpedprevent 

floodingonthe road. 

Duringlast year’s heavyrain 

event (May 31) waterhad been 

carriedaway andout tosea and 

flooding prevented becauseofthe 

creek and extra channelsdug on her 

property. 

Mrs Stivens said thewater race 

provided an essential ‘‘backup’’ on 

herproperty andtherehad beena 

reliableflowofwater until very 

recently. 

That recent unreliability was 

downtoother landowners, shesaid. 

Mrs Stivens said she had map 

documentation that showed therace 

was on the siteofahistoric 

waterway,whichmeantitqualified 

forprotectionunderthe country’s 

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fresh water policy. 

Shesaid the racewas also 

important for local biodiversity. 

MrsStivenssaidcentral 

government policies werecoming in 

that wantedtosavefragmentsof 

biodiversity because industrial 

farming and short term thinking had 

diminished fresh water ecology. 

The section of raceinquestion 

runsfrom 272 to 344 Longbeach 

Road. 

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were low. 

Councilhas proposedan 

alternative water race route. 

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown told 

MrsStivens that to rescindthe 

closurefour councillors or more 

would need to sign aletter of notice 

to motion addressed to thecouncil 

chiefexecutive andonly thencould 

the closure be reheard. 

Skate park now avested asset 

Ashburton District Council has 

formally agreed to receive the 

Methven Skate Park as avested 

asset. 

Theskatepark was adream driven 

by KidzMethven over13years and 

opened in July 2020. The bowl area 

opened in April 2021. 

Around $130,000 was raised 

through the community and from 

funders to buildit. 

Thecommittee of KidzMethven 

offered to vest theasset with council 

and staff haveestimatedthatthe 

facility today would cost $400,000 to 

build. 

Councillor AngusMcKay said 

KidzMethvenneeded to be 

congratulated for the project that 

they had developed. 

Council has includedabudget of 

$7540 in the draft 2022/23 Annual 

Plan to maintainthe site and to 

Skaters hit the park on the open day in 2020. 

cover expenses such as gardening, 

graffiti and vandalism, edging and 

general maintenance. 

The skate park on thecornerof 

McMillan and Bank streets will 

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Ashburton Courier, June 9, 2022 

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Roading project works on hold 

BY MICKJENSEN 

Work on the WalnutAvenue 

intersection upgrade project 

has stalled and physical works 

on the rail crossing willnot 

start until theend of August. 

Thedelay meanstraffic 

lights will not be turned on 

until November. 

Ashburton mayorNeil 

Browntoldrepresentatives 

from Waka KotahiNZ 

Transport Agency (NZTA)and 

KiwiRailatameeting last 

weekthe roading component 

was lookinggood and the lights 

wereup, butthere remained 

onepiece in themiddle that 

thepublic was not happywith 

andwas holdingupthe project. 

NZTA regional relationships 

director James Caygill said he 

could understand council’s 

frustrations at some aspects of 

theproject yet while it looked 

like adelay in the project, 

things remainedontrack and 

on schedule. 

Whenfinished, the project 

would be ‘‘a significant 

improvementfor the district’’. 

KiwiRail South Island 

operations general manager 

Mark Heissenbuttel said the 

twoparts of the project were 

aligned and it was common 

practice for the roading work 

to be done first andfor the rail 

component to follow. 

Theslab of concretefor the 

crossing hadbeen orderedand 

booked forAugust26, hesaid. 

Traffic lights at Walnut Avenue intersection will be not be operational until November. 

The concrete neededa 

monthtocure andhehad 

prioritisedsignals crew, track 

crewand equipment to start 

work after that. 

The signals work was the 

most complex componentof 

the project, he said. 

Mr Heissenbuttel said 

KiwiRail was committed and 

confident that theproject 

wouldbecompleted in 

November. 

The upgradeisexpected to 

cost $10.5 million andis 

fundedbyNZTA. 

Anumber of district 

councillors vented their 

frustration at the delay 

betweenthe road and rail 

components 

CouncillorStuart Wilson 

said if NZTAhad finished the 

road on June 1, KiwiRail 

shouldhave beenready to 

pourthe concrete on June2. 

Councillor JohnFalloon 

said it was frustratingtosee a 

job finished but thenhaveto 

waitfor another government 

department to do its job. 

He couldn’t understandwhy 

the jobcould not have been 

fittedtogetherbetter. 

CouncillorCarolyn 

Cameron saidsafety wasabig 

issue for thecommunity and 

somedesign aspects of the 

roadingwork hadnot always 

reflectedthat. 

She saidtherehad been 

‘‘tremendous inconvenience’’ 

forthe community andthe 

traffic flowthrough Ashburton 

hadbeenmuchslower over 

the lastyear. 

BothNZTA andKiwiRail 

representatives 

acknowledgedthat 

communication could have 

been betterwith someofthe 

detailaroundthe projectand 

the complexitiesofwhat is 

involved. 

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Third time lucky for show 

New dates havebeen 

confirmed for Variety 

TheatreAshburton’s 

production of Jesus Christ 

Superstar and it’s all 

stationsgo for athird time. 

Thecovid situation 

forced the cancellation of 

the showinAugust last 

yearand then again in 

March of this year. 

Thenew dates forthe 

showare October18. 

Show director Roger 

Farr saidthe rights had 

been resecured and it was 

third time lucky forthe 

Roger Farr 

production. 

He said95per cent of the 

originalcast wouldreturn 

to perform in the rock 

opera. 

Auditionsfor seven or 

eight roles,including 

choir,apostles andpriests, 

would be held on June 19. 

Mr Farr said he was 

reallypleasedfor thecast 

andeveryone involvedthat 

theshowwould now go 

ahead. 

‘‘I’ve got my fingers 

crossed thatit’s actually 

going to happen thistime.’’ 

He said the show had 

already beenwellrehearsed, 

butwouldstart 

from scratch again with 

the usual three monthlead 

in. 

Staging made forthe 

original show had been 

stored away andwould 

comeout andcostumes 

were already here. 

It is 51 yearssinceJesus 

Christ Superstardebuted 

on Broadway and20years 

since it waslastperformed 

in Ashburton. 

Jo Castelowisthe 

musicaldirector forthe 

show, as shewas 20 years 

ago,and Julia Bellisthe 

choreographer. 

Mothering Sunday 

ReviewedbyRowena Hart 

Based on a short exquisitely crafted novel by 

Graham Swift, this movie is quiteawork of art. 

True to modernism’s great subjects — sex and 

death — “Mothering Sunday” centers on two 

neighbouring couples who have lost boys in the 

war. 

It’s Mother’s DayinMarch 1924 where servantsget 

time off to visit their mothers, and families take 

time to celebrate their mothers. 

We see one maid who was anorphan with no 

family, biking off tohave atryst with the boy next 

door. 

He should be at his engagement party but 

obviously is going tobelate, and the young girl is 

abouttobedisappointed. 

It is asad story but lifted upby the classy actors. 

Colin Firth and Olivia Colman play one of the 

couples, their maid is played byOdessa Young ,a 

beautiful young actress. Inmany ofthe scenes she 

was naked, Ithought they were quite beautiful. 

Glenda Jackson plays her part too at the ripe old 

age of 86. 

We are lucky wecan see these arty movies here at 

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Funding for track construction 

TheMtSomersWalkwaysSociety has 

received agrant of $10,000 from the 

NewZealand Community Trust 

(NZCT) for newtrack construction. 

Funding coordinator Jack Allan 

said following rockfalls on the 

original Sharplin Falls Track during 

and after the 2011earthquakes, the 

DepartmentofConservation deemed 

it prudent for safety concerns to close 

thetrack. 

After extensiveconsultationwith 

DOC and eminent geologists,the 

walkwayssociety had undertaken to 

build anew one themselves. 

‘‘In view of the fact thatanumber of 

walkers are now regularly climbing 

over the ‘closed track’ barrierit 

illustrates the track's popularity and 

that for apurely health and safety 

perspectiveitisessential that the 

trackisreinstated,” he said. 

“The Mt Somers Walkways 

members do fantastic work in the 

area maintaining other DOC tracks 

and weedcontrolinadjacent land. 

Despite this,theyare prohibited 

from working physically on this 

project. 

‘‘This grantwill enable significant 

numbers of walkers thatusedthe 

trackpreviously as well as new 

visitors to the area to enjoy ashort 

and accessible shortwalk suitable for 

awiderange of peopleofall ages, 

abilities, and demographicsfor free. 

‘‘The trackhas also previously 

proved to be agreat introduction for 

new walkers to other longerwalksin 

theregion.” 

In 1983 Mt Somersand Staveley 

locals formedthe Mt Somers 

WalkwaysSociety,whichled to the 

creation in 1987 of what is now known 

as the Mt Somers Track. 

The popular Sharplin Falls attraction appeals to many sightseers. 

The track was officially opened in 

1987when management was passed 

to DOC. 

Since then,aclose associationhas 

been maintained betweenthe two 

organisations. 

The Walkways members also 

maintain other tracks in the region, 

undertake significantweed control 

on the Mt SomersConservation lands, 

and work countless voluntary hours 

in difficult terrain to provide for a 

convenient and safewalking 

experience for thepublic. 

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Cadets skills tested 

Army,air andsea cadetsfrom 

Canterburyand Otago have tackled 

obstacles, challenges and tested 

their skills at the Top Squadevent 

based at the Staveley Camp. 

Theeventfeaturednine teams of 

eight cadets who competed in 14 

activities over two days. 

Alongside the competitors, some 

25 staff ran activities andfed 

everyone. 

Activities included afirstaid 

challenge that featured amock 

gunshot wound to ahand, 

navigationtheorytest,map 

making,aleadership task focused 

on looking after ateamswept away 

in ariver, ablindfolded obstacle 

Army, air and sea cadets from 

Canterbury and Otago and staff at 

Top Squad based at the Staveley 

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course,observation activities and 

evenalifesize Pacman game. 

All of theactiontookplace at the 

campand on landbelongingto 

Murray Harrison. 

The winningteamwas from 17 

Squadron in Christchurch, which 

took outthe trophyforthe second 

year. 

The teamfromAshburton took 

outthe Esprit de Corpstrophy for 

theteamthatbestdisplayed the 

four NewZealand Cadet Force 

corps valuesofcommitment, 

comradeship, courage and 

integrity. 

Second place thisyearwent to a 

mixed teamfromRangiora and 

Christchurch, which did not know 

each otherorhad not worked 

together before. 

TheStaveley Camp hasbeenused 

as abase for Top Squadand other 

events forthe past 15 years. 

Large letterbox ahoot 

Hinds lifestyle block ownerDave Thomson 

recentlycameback from atrip to 

Christchurch to discoveraneartwo metre tall 

letterbox in the form of an owlathis front 

gate. 

Theowl installation camecourtesy of his 

mateand Lowcliffe farmerKevin Jackson, 

who hasdevelopedareputation for making 

creativerural letterboxes forfriends. 

Jackson,who is nicknamed‘MacGyver’ 

becauseofhis inventiveuse of junkand 

discarded items, haspreviously made giant 

letterboxesshapedlike rabbits, milk tankers 

and flat bedtrucks. 

Thebig owlhas been crafted from old 200 

litre drums,conesand other materials found 

aroundthe farm. 

‘‘Kevin’s abit of aprankster andalwayshas 

been, so Iknewwhen he rangtocheckwhere 

Iwas recently that he wasuptosomething. 

‘‘I arrived home in the dark to see alarge 

object skulking on the property andknewat 

oncewho wasresponsible,’’ Dave said. 

Theowl wasimpressive and even betterfor 

beingmadeinthe yellow and blue colours of 

the Highlanders, OtagoraisedDave said. 

‘‘It might stirupafew Crusaders fanswho 

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Theart pieceisafullyfunctioningletterbox 

with aspace at the back for the post. 

Dave Thomson standing alongside his near 

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Wakanui School pupils Jack Cowan (left) and Ryan Gallagher, both 11, are fundraising for atrip to Waitangi. 

Wakanui off to Waitangi 

DANIEL.TOBIN 


WakanuiSchool is sending Year7 

and8pupils to Waitangi for their 

schoolcamp at the end of the year. 

Due to the increase in prices for 

flights and accommodation the 

schoolisrelyingonfundraisingto 

help get there. 

The trip takes placeevery second 

year, but because of covid 

restrictions it was cancelled last 

year. 

Jack Cowen and Ryan Gallagher, 

both 11, are excitedabout the trip 

andhavebeen helping organise 

eventstoraise money. 

‘‘We willbeflying to Aucklandand 

then drive to Waitangi in minivansto 

visitthe treaty of Waitangi grounds,’’ 

Jack said. 

The pupils will also visit the oldest 

shopand houseinNew Zealand. 

Jack saidthe reasonfor thetrip 

was to ‘‘learnabout Waitangiand the 

historywith the wars.’’ 

The main fundraising event will be 

acar boot salethisSunday and Ryan 

explained what will be on offer. 

‘‘Thereisacar boot salestarting at 

10am on theschool grounds, which is 

all thestuff you need to sell at home, 

you can have acar boot or trailer if 

you have got more stuff. 

‘‘A car boot is $20, atrailer is $30,’’ 

he said. 

On the day there will also be abook 

stall, bake sale, raffle, sausagesizzle 

and alucky number where youpay $2 

for anumber and the winning 

numberwins $100. 

This willbethe first trip to the 

North Island forJack; Ryan has 

beenuponce before to pick up a 

car. 

Theboys said they werelooking 

forward to theplanerideand going 

to Waitangi. 

Other fundraising events the 

school has plannedinclude movie 

nightsadisco andsellingchocolate. 

To registerfor thecar boot sale 

email julia@wakanui.school.nz. 

New road signs to be bi-lingual 

Newbilingual road signsare expectedtogouparound 

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Deaths 

ABBOTT, John 

Christopher Digby 

(Digby) -OnJune 4, 2022, 

peacefully at Rosebank 

Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 

90 years. Dearly loved 

husband of the late Joan 

(nee Woolley) and best 

mate of the late Sally 

Haugh. Much lovedfather 

and father-in-lawofLinda 

Gribben,Nigel,Dawnand 

Rod McKimmie, Kathryn 

and Mark, and Christine. 

Adored grandad of Chris 

and Alice, Matthew and 

Lucy, Emma and Matt, 

and Michael; Mark and 

Amanda, Scott, and the 

late James; Jennifer, 

and Mackenzie; Eden 

and Rodrick and great 

grandad of Charlie, 

Sofia, Evelyn, Lucas, 

and Ezra. Messages to 

the Abbott family 1509 

Maronan Valetta Road 1 

RD, Ashburton 7771. At 

Digby’s request aprivate 

family servicewill be held. 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

BIRD, William Allen 

(Bill) -onJune 1, 2022, 

peacefully at Ashburton 

Hospital. In his 95th 

years. Dearly loved 

husband of the late Nola, 

loved father and fatherin-law 

ofJenny and Steve 

Wells,and Geoffrey.Loved 

grandad of Nick and 

Emma, and Phil and loved 

great-grandad of Theo, 

and Toby.Messages to the 

Bird family POBox 472, 

Ashburton7740.Aservice 

to celebrate Bill’s life has 

been held. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

ELMS, John David -on 

June 2, 2022, passed away 

peacefully at Ashburton 

Hospital,with family at his 

side.Aged 74 years.Dearly 

loved husband and best 

friend of Dianne, much 

loved father and fatherin-law 

of Craig and Nic, 

and Mark and Bowie. 

Treasured poppa of 

Brittany, Thomas, and 

Michael. Love son of the 

late Collen and Merrion 

and cherished brother 

of Melva, and Graham. 

Messages to the Elms 

family P O Box 472, 

Ashburton7740. Aservice 

to celebrate John’s lifehas 

been held. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

Family Notices 

LANGE, 

Deaths 

Elizabeth: 

On June 5th 2022 

passed away peacefully 

at Tuarangi Home 

Ashburton, aged 77 years. 

Elizabeth has finally 

been reunited with her 

beloved husband David, 

dearly loved mother and 

mother-in-law of Maree 

and Vince Reveley, Mat 

and Tonya, 

Loved Nan of Sara and 

Tim, Emma and Chris, 

Logan and Caitlan, Joel, 

Scott and Daisie and 

great- grandmother of 

Maggie, Harriet, Paddy, 

andRobbie O’Neill. 

Messages to the Lange 

family c/- P O Box 472, 

Ashburton7740. Aservice 

to celebrate Elizabeth’s 

life will be held at our 

chapel, corner East and 

Cox Streets, Ashburton 

on Wednesday 15th June, 

commencing at 11am, 

followed byinterment at 

the Geraldine Cemetery 

at 2pm. 

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THOMAS, Robert - On 

June 5, 2022, peacefully at 

AshburtonHospital.Aged 

57 years. Much loved 

husband of Trudy. Loving 

Dad of Leah, and Jolene. 

Loved by his extended 

family. Messages to the 

Robert Thomas family 

PO Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. A celebration of 

Robert’s life will be held 

in the New LifeChurch, 58 

Melcombe Street,Tinwald 

today, Thursday June 9 

commencing at 10.30am 

followed by interment 

at the Seafield Lawn 

Cemetery, Seafield Road, 

Ashburton. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

Acknowledgement 

ALLISON, George James 

(Jim): 

On behalf of the Allison 

Family; Daphne, June, 

Lynnette and Karen, we 

wish to acknowledge the 

kind words, support and 

careatthe passing of Jim, 

a much loved husband, 

Dad, Grandad and great- 

Grandad. 

Special thanks to thelocal 

organisations and their 

volunteers that gave their 

time to give Jim many 

happy hours with them 

when he wasable. 

Thanks also to Dr Coxand 

team forthe careofJim. 

We were overwhelmed 

by the many beautiful 

cards, flowers and phone 

calls. The stories told to 

us from folk who enjoyed 

his company, the laughter 

and of course his love of 

musicwill be remembered 

by us all. 

We wish to sincerely thank 

everyone and please 

accept this as apersonal 

acknowledgement from a 

very grateful family. 

His ismissed and will be 

remembered with love by 

us all. 

In Memoriam 

McLEOD, Charlotte 

Jayne, 20.3.12 –7.6.21: 

One year has passed by 

so fast since our beautiful 

angel Charlotte lost her 

battle to cancer. Not 

a day goes by that we 

don’t think about our 

courageous, brave, stoic 

littlegirl. 

The love and support 

we had from everyone 

has just been absolutely 

amazing. We miss 

Charlotte more and more 

everyday. 

Youare missed and loved 

by so many. Dad, Mum, 

Maggie and Fergus, love 

you forever and always 

Charlotte. 

Family 

Notices 

Enquiries phone 

Mary,Jann 

or Karenon 

308 7664 

or 

call into 

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Family Notices 

Birth, engagement, anniversary, death, 

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Deadline forthese notices 10am Wednesday 

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NEWS 


Ina Avis, left and Ros Stewart at St Stephen's church with knitting ready to be sent to Ukraine. 


Knitting forUkraine 

DANIEL.TOBIN 


StStephen’schurchparishionershavebeen 

busy knitting andcrochetingitems to be sent to 

war ravaged Ukraine. 

The churchheld aspecialservice last 

weekendwhere all the itemswere on display 

andpeople were invited to touch anearby 

blanketand prayfor therecipient. 

The itemsinclude crochetrugs and blanket, 

knitted hats, scarfs andjumpersfor children 

andadults. 

Reverend Heather Stewartsaidthe project 

was part of theMission WithoutBorders, 

OperationCover Upinitiative. 

OperationCoverUpwas started in 2000 and 

sends twoshipping containersofwarm 

clothing, blankets, hygiene items and school 

supplies to those in need in Eastern Europe 

every year. 

Rev Stewart said the founder of Operation 

CoverUpwanted to give every orphan in 

countrieslike Romania, Moldova andUkraine 

ablanket to keep them warm. 

‘‘It had continued as gifts to families as 

orphanagesreduced... butwith the Ukraine 

situationthere will be many orphans again and 

they haveextremely cold bitter winters,’’ she 

said. 

Around adozen peoplefrom the Ashburton 

Anglican parish made the woollycreations, 

withHakatere Presbyterianand local 

Methodists also contributing. 

Thechurch made over230knitted itemsand 

they will be senttoChristchurch to joinothers 

gatheredfrom all over Canterbury, before 

being shippedtoEastern Europe. 

RevStewartsaid the parish was satisfied 

andhappy with the results‘‘folk are already 

knitting for next year,itisagood winter 

occupation,’’ she said. 

It costs around$5per blanket to ship to 

Eastern Europe so donations are always 

welcome. 

Help wanted for survey 

Community input is needed 

for the 16th NewZealand 

Garden Bird Survey which 

beginslater this month. 

The survey is thecountry’s 

longest runningcitizen 

science projectand 

organised by Landcare 

Research. 

It takes place over nine 

daysbetween 25 Juneand 3 

Julythis year and those 

taking part areencouraged 

to count thebirds theysee in 

their back garden, at school 

or in the park. 

Lastyear more than 7000 

people took partnationwide. 

The survey askspeople to 

listenfor birds forone hour 

on oneofthe days andto 

recordfor each species the 

highest number seen or 

heardatone time. 

Results needtobe 

submitted to the NZ Garden 

BirdSurvey website 

(gardenbirdsurvey.nz). 

Garden birdsare 

important to study as they act 

as an environmental 

indicator for the health of 

our ecosystems. The 

informationgathered from 

the surveyhelps inform 

conservationdecisions and 

further research. 

The bird survey website 

offers bird identification 

tips, tipsonhow to makea 

birdhaven, activities for 

teachers and childrenand 

other resources. 

Complete 

Local Care 

Since 1982


NEWS 


11 

Mike racks up 10th Ironman 

BY MICK JENSEN 

Super fit butcherMike Hanson 

has now knocked off 10 

Ironman racesand is eyeing 

up Hawaii later this year as his 

swan song. 

Mike, who is 51, competed at 

last month’s Ironman World 

ChampionshipsinUtah, USA 

and finished 85th placefrom 

303 athletes in his 5054 year 

age group category. 

His timefor the gruelling 

3.8km swim, 180km bike ride 

and 42.2km run was 12 hours 22 

minutes and 33 seconds. 

Mikequalified to compete 

after agood performance at 

the TaupoIronman in March 

2020, but covid interruptions 

have prevented him taking to 

the start line earlier. 

‘‘It’s good to have finally 

done the raceafter two years 

of contemplating it and I’m 

pretty happy with how things 

went.’’ 

Utah was hot and around 33 

deg. C, and the course was 

hillier than his previous races. 

‘‘It wasdefinitelymy 

hardestIronmantodate,’’ 

Mikesaid. 

While in Utahhecaught up 

withprofessionaltriathlete 

and former Methven man 

BradenCurrie,who finished 

third in the race. 

Mike has previously 

competed twice in Ironman in 

Australiaand at seven Taupo 

events. 

Netherby butcher Mike Hanson competing at the recent IronmanWorld Championships. 

‘‘I’m not getting any younger 

and Ialways said that my aim 

was to knock off 10 Ironman 

races before packing it in I’ve 

donethatnow.’’ 

Butwith hisdetermined 

natureand competitive 

streak, he is now considering a 

final IronmantestinKona, 

Hawaii in October.’’ 

‘‘Konaisthe homeofthe 

originalIronmaneventand it 

would be the perfect place to 

bow out,’’ he said. 

There was still alot to 

consider, including the 

managementofhis Netherby 

butchery business, his 

training and fitness schedule 

and other logistics. 

‘‘We’re coming intowinter 

now,sogettingout thereand 

PHOTOS SUPPLIED 

training is goingtobetough.’’ 

Mikeusually trains locally 

with other triathletes, 

including mateJohnHenry 

MacDonald, and swimsare 

typicallyheldinirrigation 

ponds. 

Run andbike training takes 

him aroundCanterbury 

including the Mid Canterbury 

foothills and river trails. 

OUT AND ABOUT 

JUNE11 

Methven Ploughing Match. location 

of ploughing paddock willbe 

signposted off the Mt Hutt Station 

Road. Ploughing to start from 10am, 

finishes around 2pm. The general 

public are invited to come along for a 

look. Free entry. 

Peninsula and Plains Orienteers is 

holding the 23rd annual Heights of 

Winter rogaine, in theWoodbury 

area, near Geraldine. Teams can 

enter the classic 12 hour event, run 

between 9am and9pm,orthe shorter 

six hour event during the daylight 

hours of 11am -5pm.Itisbeing held 

across mainly privatefarmland. 

Teams can enter at www.how.papo. 

org.nz 

JUNE 12 

WakanuiSchool car boot sale 

fundraiser, from 10am to 1pm,onthe 

school grounds, includes book stall, 

bake sale,raffle, sausage sizzle and 

lucky number. 

CANCELLED: The Ashburton 

Musical Club regret to announce the 

cancellation of their Concert "An 

Afternoon Of Song" because some 

performers are ill.They hope to 

reschedule the concert in July. 

JUNE 18 

Matariki Night Market celebration at 

Hakatere Marae. Plentyfor everyone 

with foodand craft stalls, plants and 

seedlings, livemusic, fire dancers, 

Kapahaka school groups, 

astronomers and telescopes, 

giveaways. The event runsfrom 3pm 

to 7pm. 

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Turning thatcostlyundertaking into arisk-free exit 

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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 17 

9June 2022 

DeputyPrincipal Message 

AshColl Ball 

Thursday 23 June will be the highlight ofthe year 

formany, as the AshColl Balltakes place. 

This year thetheme is ‘Welcome to the Decades’. 

Planning for this started atthe beginning ofthe 

year with the Ball Committee,led by CaendalHarris 

and Henry Wallis. Each committee member has 

aresponsibility for an area and updates progress 

at weekly meetings. The committee has been 

enthusiastic andlooking forwardtoanother great 

nightatthe Braided Rivers CommunityTrustAshburtonEvent Centre. 

Doors Open –8:00pm 

If you want tobrave the cold and view the students walking down the 

redcarpet,the doors open at 8:00pm and therewill be tiered seating in 

frontofthe EventCentre. 

Appreciation 

Iwould like to take this opportunity tothank the people behind the 

scenes who help make this event run as smoothly as it does -Roger, 

Casey and James from the Event Centre; Denise and her team from 

Balloons and Flowers for the decorations; DJ Boogie Beats; the team 

at the Somerset Grocer for the food; photographer Tony Stewart from 

Photoshots, Christchurch; SprayMarks traffic management ofthe event; 

NeumannsTyres forallowingtheiryardtobethe right-of-wayfor the Ball 

attendees’vehicles, and the many AshColl staff who give their time to 

supervise theevent. 

NewBuild Progress 

AProject Manager has been engaged and the main contract work has 

been tendered, with the contractor scheduled for confirmation next 

week. With the new Phoenix Pre-school Inc building now completed, 

plans are underway for the pre-school tomake the move to the new 

building. Followingthis, we can themove to demolish theold pre-school 

building in readiness forastartonBlock 1mid-August. 

This block will accommodate Science, Agriculture, Art, Drama and 

Maths classes; and the Te Whare Manaaki. Additionally, there will be 

renovations in Menorlue,and anew gym changing shed built with astaff 

officeonthe end. 

The design for Block 2and the Technology Block are still progressing. 

Block 2will accommodate theSocial Sciences,English, Physical Education 

theoryclasses,Library,Canteen andavarietyofoffices. 

COVID -Reminder 

Hereisareminder of what TrafficLightOrangesettingsmeanfor our 

school: 

• AtOrange, face masks are nolonger required at school. However 

- public health advice is that masks continue to be STRONGLY 

ENCOURAGED WHEN INDOORS. 

• Westrongly encourage the continued useoffacemasks by students at 

school. 

• Wearing amask is akey health measure that slows the spread of 

COVID-19 in indoor settings.For that reason, we encourage visitors to 

the school -includingparents,caregivers andwhānau,towear amask 

whenever theyare indoors on school grounds. 

• Buses and School Vans: At Orange, students are still REQUIRED to 

wear afacemask on school or public transport. 

We will continue to keep all the other health measures inplace at 

school. These include ensuring our indoor spaces are well-ventilated, 

maintaining good hand hygiene and cough and sneeze etiquette and 

appropriate physical distancing whenever we can. 

And, most importantly,staying homeifweare sick. 

Thank you for your understanding aswemanage through the COVID 

situation. 

Helen Shore-Taylor 

DeputyPrincipal •TumuakiTuarua 

Information 

Consultation Process–NCEALevel 1: 

Hui specifically forEmployers and Business 

CommunityStakeholders 

We are very interested in our community’s employer/stakeholder 

thoughts and perspectivewith regardtothe placeofNCEA Level1. 

At College we are focused on producing graduates who can thrive inthe 

future, and we know that there are adifferent set of skills and dispositions 

required forfutureemploymentthan in the past. 

If you would like input into this process, which we would welcome, 

or want to hear more; we invite you to attend either of the employerfocused 

sessions in the College Auditorium, on: 

• Wednesday08June,9.30am -or 

• Wednesday08June,7:30pm 

Allinterested communitybusiness members welcome. 

TheAshColl 

Way 

Acknowledgement 

Meet Jimu Robot! -With Appreciation to 

HarveyNorman 

Meet the Jimu (Joint Insolvency Monitoring Unit) Robot! This awesome 

interactivebuilding block roboticskit wasdonatedto AshburtonCollegeby 

HarveyNorman, mid-May. 

Head ofScience Marg Jones, and Head of Technology Rob Isaacs, were 

introduced to the possibilities that robotics could play intheir respective 

curriculumareas. 

These kits arecompatiblewith Lego Technics andcome with their ownApp 

for teaching staff and students how to build and programme itthrough 

the Blocky Coding Language. The Jimu Robot system supports teachers 

and students to expand their robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, 

Engineering and Mathematics) learning. 

Ahuge thanks is giventoHarveyNorman forthis generous gift. 

(Pictured above, leftand right): HeadofScience Faculty Marg Jonesreceiving 

the Robot gift from Harvey Norman's South Island Business Development 

Manager, Commercial Division, Stephen Chapman. 

Information 

NewDate–SecondDay of Parent/Student/ 

SubjectTeacher Interviews and Early Closure 

Second day–rescheduled fornextTuesday14June 

(transferredfromTuesday 24 May) 

2:30pm–8:00pm,Hotel Ashburton. 

Theinterviews arefor all year levels. 

ForYear9students,interviews arewith subjectteachersonly, 

(notoption teachers). 

Thelengthofeach interview is fiveminutes. 

It is expected that students attend withtheir parents/caregivers, 

in order to be partofthe three-way conversation. 

Bookings:will be automatically transferred over from 

those made for24May. 

If your previousbooking time no longersuits 

youcan alter your appointmenttime/s in SchoolPoint 

or,alternatively,pleasecontactthe College Office. 

As previously,ifyou do not have an onlinefacility, 

youare able to book by contacting the College Office on 3084193, Ext0. 

Collegewill close early,onthis day-from1:20pm. 

TheclosureisBoardofTrustees approved. 

Consultation Process–NCEA Level1: 

Remaining HuiDate 

Ashburton College is undertaking a comprehensive consultation 

process to consider if our College will retain NCEA Level1asaprimary 

focus forour Year 11 students. 

As part ofthis process, weare seeking the input of current and former 

students,whānau,employers and our staff. 

We are reviewing the role that this qualification plays insupporting the 

best outcomes for our students,and asking relatedquestions like: 

• Whatare the benefits and limitations of NCEA Level1? 

• Doall of our students need to completeNCEA Level1? 

• Are we supporting studentwell-being? 

• How does NCEA Level1supportour Vision? 

While our focus is very much on Ashburton College, this is aconversation 

which is taking place insecondary schools and their communities around 

New Zealand. 

We haveone remaining communityhui date: 

• Saturday11June 2:00pm College Auditorium 

If youare interested in hearing more, we inviteand strongly encourage 

youtoattend to gain information 

and to provide feedback to us at College. 

It is anticipatedthe hui will be forapproximately one hour. 

An opportunitytoshareyour thoughts will also be made available 

via asurveyinthe near future. 

Events 

Cultural Programme EventReturns 

PutLip Sync in your calendar,ifyou can join us in the audience 

to enjoythe talents of Collegestudents. 

Note:Ash Dancecancellation but Lip Sync is still scheduled. 

CANCELLED 

Bullying-FreeNew Zealand Week 

TheCollege’s StudentExecutivecontinuestospearheadtheirinitiatives, 

and focusing on arange of importantaspects whichaffectmanylives. 

During the week of 16-20May the emphasis wasonBullying-Free, and 

activities to promotewellness. 

To bring awareness they ran aseries of 

events,including Appreciation Bags.This 

event had students scan the supplied 

QR code to nominate astaff member 

or student they appreciate. On the 

Friday ofthe week, Executive members 

delivered Appreciation Lollie Bags to the 

nominatedstudentsand staff,uptotheir 

maximum supply of 100 bags. 

Various posts were also placed onthe Student Executive Facebook and 

Instagram. When the weatherwas dry, positivechalk messages were placed 

aroundthe campus. 

Wednesday lunchtime saw aPink Heart on the chessboard, for students to 

place pink post-it notes affirming and encouraging students to feel good 

about themselves,and to saysomething theylikedaboutthemselves. 

(Pictured above, clockwise from the left): Henry Wallis (Ball Committee Co- 

Head), Jed Amos,Campbell McBride (Head of StudentWelfareCommittee), 

Jorja Roulston (Head Student). 

Friday saw the week out with Pink Shirt Day for the staff. ‘Judging’ took 

place by the Student Executive inthe staffroom at8:40am, with credit to 

the Executivemembers forcoming in on their home-studying rostered day. 

Therewerecoffee andchocolate prizes forthe best pink outfit!

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 17 

9June 2022 

Events 

The awards went to - Teacher Heena Shah (1st), Financial Manager Kay 

Rotch (2nd), Teachers Joanne Wakelin (3rd) and James List (4th) with 

Principal’s SecretaryJodee Ross (5th). 

So cleverly camouflaged were some staff thatthe StudentExecutivehad to 

ask,insome cases,who the staff member was! 

(Pictured right): First 

place-getter Heena Shah. 

(Pictured left, leftand 

right): 5th place-getter 

Jodee Ross and 2nd 

place-getter KayRotch. 

Staffon 

display, with 3rdplacegetter 

Joanne Wakelin 

frontrightinthe peaked 

hat; and 4th place-getter 

James List prominently 

elevatedatthe back. 

(Pictured right, 

lefttoright): 

Green House 

members 

ZoeNicholls and 

Mascot Boris, 

Jack Brownand 

McKinley Brown 

hold asummit 

meeting. 

(Pictured left): 

Blue House 

Co-Captain 

Molly Milmine and 

DevonFlannery 

preparing their 

onslaughtagainst 

Orange House team 

members. 

(Pictured right): Teacher Pete 

Leecontemplatesthe sudden 

transition from drytowet. 

(Pictured below): Junior Dean 

and Red House member James 

List emerges from his dunking. 

Making it more pleasant for all, 

the weather did supportawater 

activity. 

TheExecutiveclassed theweek as very successful. 

House Spirit Week 

Following this year’s earlier COVID constraints on activities and 

group sizes and the cancellation of high-profile House events such as 

Athletics Prelims, a‘re-boot’ of House activities and building House 

cohesion and competition took place during the week of 09 May. A 

rangeofeventswas scheduled,alongwith raisingfunds foreachHouse 

to support various projects and activities. Customarily Prelims day is 

also the avenue forHousefundraising. 

Staff, who also have their own House affiliation, with the exception of 

the Principal and House Sports Co-ordinator who are required to remain 

impartial, formed partofthis week. 

Activities were spearheaded by Staff House Leaders Stacey Monk (Blue 

House),PeteLee(Orange House),GeorgiaKeenan (Red House) andJulia Bell 

(Green House),alongside theHouseCo-Captains andtheir committees. 

Student House Co-Captains are Molly Milmine and Charles Savage (Blue 

House); Anna Gray and Matt Pearce (Orange House); Gemma Tapurau and 

Amy McLachlan (Red House); Mya Johnston and Caleb McNulty (Green 

House). 

Activities 

KiwiClassic Games 

Activities during the week started with Kiwi Classic Games onMonday 

09 May. These included gumboot throwing,sack race and tug-of-war. 

Dodge Ball 

This wasfollowedbyanInter-House Executives’ Dodge Ball competitionon 

the Chessboard during the lunch break, onthe Tuesday, with some fairly 

fierce passing evidentinthe interests of awin. 

Final results,from the organised chaos came out with: 

Orange House in 1st place; Red House –2nd; Blue House –3rd; and 

Green House in 4thplace. 

(Pictured right): 

RedHouse ‘s 

Riley Sa ready 

to send to an 

opposition 

target,with 

RedHouse staff 

member 

James List 

watching on. 

(Pictured left, 

clockwisefrom 

front left): Winning 

OrangeHouseto 

the fore,with 

MaePatterson and 

Clydethe mascot 

helpingthe cause.; 

AnnaGray, 

Matt Pearce and 

RubyGray. 

Bake Sale and Sausage Sizzle 

As acontinuing part ofthe week and support for the House system, the 

students held aBake Sale and Sausage Sizzle on the Wednesday, with 

baking available to staff in the staffroom, foragold coin donation per item. 

The balance ofthe baking was then made available to students on the 

chessboardduring lunch time. 

(Pictured above): Georgia Keenan Red House Staff Leader, weighed down by 

some of the items on sale. 

Culminating Activities 

Theweek’s eventwrapped up with anon-uniformday forthe students,plus 

the coup de grasCarnival lunch-time activities of throwing asoapy sponge 

at teachers in the ‘stocks’and ‘Dunk the Teacher’–all available for asmall 

payment. 

Funds from the non-uniform day raised money for StarJam and the House 

system. StarJam is anot-for-profit CharitableTrust which provides foryoung 

New Zealanders with disabilities to unleash their full potential through the 

magic of music,dance and performance. 

(Pictured right, leftand right): 

DeputyPrincipal 

Hannibal Ikahihifoand Head of 

FacultyEnglish Michael Clark 

withstand the soggy,soap 

sponge attack. 

(Pictured left): TheDunktank ‘Hit-List’of 

staff. 

(Pictured below): Dunking the Teacher 

involved students firing aball at the 

target,asuccessful hit from which then 

released the seat, thus dunking said 

‘victim’. Senior Dean and Green House 

member Jason Vannini anticipatesthe 

possible timing of his dunking. 

House Sports 

House lunchtime sports competitions are now underway again, which is 

areal positive, providing opportunities to increase House spirit and gain 

House points towardsthe coveted end-of-year trophy. 

At the time of writing this newsletter, build-up for the Student Executive v 

Staff Volleyball Matchwas happening,for last Friday. We will update youon 

this outcome in anextnewsletter. 

Forthcoming Events 

June 

09 NCEA Japanese Workshop,UniversityofCanterbury 

Year 10 Nanogirlpresentation, Auditorium, 12:25pm 

Year 9Nanogirlpresentation, Auditorium, 2:05pm 

10 Year 12 Business Studies Market Day, Chessboard 

Hockey Boys’1st XI, Ngā Puna WaiorMarist Park Hockey Turfs, 

Christchurch 

Basketball Junior AGirls’, Pioneer Stadium, Somerfield, Christchurch 

South CanterburySecondary Schools; Basketball –Junior Boys’A 

and B, Senior Boys’B,SouthernTrustEvent Centre, Timaru 

11 NCEA Level1CommunityConsultation, 2:00pm, AshColl Auditorium 

12 New Zealand SecondarySchools’Shooting Championships 

(Triple S) Round 1, Home Range 

13 Year 13 Aratrip, Christchurch (Madras St and Woolston) 

14 Aoraki Cycling Championships,Timaru 

Basketball –Senior ABoys’and Girls’,Thomson and Whelan Trophy 

Competitions,Christchurch 

Exchange vs Burnside High School at Burnside 

Parent/Subjectteacher interviews, Hotel Ashburton, 

2.30pm-8.00pm 

15 Year 12 RYDA Day, Hotel Ashburton 

ERSU Under 15 Boys’Rugby, Methven, Darfield, Rolleston, 

or Ashburton 

Supernet Reserve Competition, ANetball,Avonside Girls’High 

School,Christchurch 

Hockey Girls 1st XI Ngā Puna WaiorMaristParkHockey Turfs, 

Christchurch 

South Canterbury Secondary Schools’RugbyGirls’Under 18, 

PointDomain, Ashburton Celtic and Geraldine 

15-17 Year 11 Outdoor Education Mountain Biking, 

Hanmer Springs Forest Camp 

17 Year 13 “Josiah Tualamali’i”presentation, Auditorium 

11:25am-12:25pm 

Hockey Boys’1st XI, Ngā Puna WaiorMarist Park Hockey Turfs, 

Christchurch 

Basketball Junior AGirls’, Pioneer Stadium, Somerfield, Christchurch 

South CanterburySecondary Schools’Basketball –Junior Boys’ 

A&B,Senior Boys’B,SouthernTrustEvent Centre, Timaru 

AshDance, AshColl Auditorium, 7:00pm 

Staff –Farewell 

MurranBuller 

Murran has had two recent short-term timeframes with us at College. 

From February to July and October to December 2021 she was 

employed asaLearning Support Assistant inTeWhare Manaaki ona 

short-term Ministry of Education contract. 

She returned to Collegeatthe start of this year,this timeasaMainstream 

LearningSupport Assistant. Murran is nowfinishingthis role at theend 

of next week,onFriday17June. 

In her time at College, she has been professional, hard-working and a 

team player. Murran always took the time to get toknow the students 

and this led to positiveworking relationships in the classroom.Murran 

will be missed by both the studentsand staff she worked with. 

We thank Murran for her contributions while with usat College and 

wishher well forfuture ventures.

COUNCILBRIEF 

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Historical snippets grab attention 

DidyouknowthatBurnettStreetwas 

oncethe “FleetStreet” of Ashburton 

where newspapers and printers 

plied their trade? Orthat Tancred 

Street wasthe entertainment part of 

town? 

Snippets of Ashburton’s colourful past 

havebeen brought to lifeonhistory panels 

unveiled forthe public this week. 

The panels are ajoint project involving 

the Ashburton District Council, Historic 

Places Mid Canterbury, the Ashburton 

Museum and Historical Society and others 

representing the community. 

Mayor Neil Brown said it was agreat 

collaboration that ensured some of the 

district’shistory wasonpermanent show. 

The four history panels areonEastStreet, 

one opposite the clock tower and the 

others at the intersections of Burnett, 

Tancred and Moore Streets. They have 

been designed to capturethe attentionof 

pedestrians. 

Ashburton Museum and Historical 

Society president Glenn Vallender said 

the organisation had collectedthe town’s 

history fordecadesand waspleased to see 

some of it on display this way. 

He said Baring Square East development 

hadbeenledbyconstructionoftherailway 

in 1874 and thetownhad many storiesto 

tell. 

Each panel also has a QR code that 

connects to the Ashburton Museum’s 

online materials page. 

The panel at East and Burnett Street 

talks about Burnett Street’s base for 

newspapers. The town’s first paper was 

the Ashburton Mail, which started in 1877; 

Helping put our history on show(from left)DaveStewart,Connor Lysaght,Danielle 

Campbell,Glenn Vallender, DianeRawlinson and Mayor Neil Brown. 

the street is still home to the town’s news 

media. 

Tancred Street was once home to a 

general store, twoboarding houses and a 

restaurant,whileMooreStreetwas where 

the Wakanui Road Board and other early 

forms of local government did business. 

Council Community Services Group 

Manager Steve Fabish said the Heritage 

Mid Canterbury working group that 

decided on the final content forthe signs 

spent alot of timediscussing stories that 

would captureinterest. 

“Hopefully everyone who walks past these 

signs will stop and learn somethingabout 

their town. We hope many will scan the QR 

code and discoverevenmore. 

“This has been a great collaborative 

projectand many people havegiven their 

expertise, which we reallyappreciated.” 

Those at the unveiling received aspecial 

guided tour of the panelsyesterday,with 

commentary from the museum's Connor 

Lysaght; hedescribed afire that raged 

on the block between Burnett Streetand 

Tancred Street in 1892and atornado that 

ripped through Tancred Street in 1903. 

There are plans to produce four more 

panels thatcan be exchangedonaregular 

basis, to keep up interest. 

The panels arefixed ontoframes made by 

the AshburtonMenzShed. 

Newrules 

limit fatberg 

potential 

Ashburton District residents are 

being thanked for confining their 

flushing to just the three Ps -pee, 

poo and toiletpaper. 

Flushing anything else, like baby wipes 

or wet wipes, has the potential to cause 

blockages thatare expensivetoclear,and 

now there are new rules in New Zealand 

and Australia that set standards for what 

canand cannot be flushed. 

Council Infrastructure Services Group 

Manager Neil McCann said that unlike 

other councils, Ashburton generally had 

few issues with non-flushables causing 

blockages. 

“But wipes and other non-flushables can 

be amajor cause of blockages inpipes 

and contributetothingslikefatbergs and 

environmental pollution through sewage 

overflows. 

“Thenew rules mean manufacturers now 

have to label items that can beflushed 

and it will be an offencetolabel aproduct 

flushable if it does not meet the new 

standard.” 

He saidCouncilcontinued to urge people 

nottoflushanything other thanthe three 

Ps. “If there’sno flushable symbol on the 

packet then don’t flush it,bin it. 

"When we haveblockages, we canisolate 

an area and send letters tohouseholds 

about whattheycan or can’tflush.” 

Mr McCann said thiswas the case recently 

whennappies were beingflushed. 

Angus McKay,Councillor 

Healthywaterfor all is the ultimate goal 

Anewspaper articlewritten 

in 1881formedpart of our 

background reading fora 

Councilmeetingitemrecently 

on the futureofthe Pudding Hill 

stockwaterintake. 

The storytold howCounty Councillors 

of the daytravelledthreehours by train 

and then inhorse drawncarts to the 

Pudding Hill stream,where adam had 

beenbuilt across theriver to supplya 

newnetwork of racesthatwould take 

vital waterdownthe plains. 

Officially opening the supply,County 

Council chairmanW.C.Walkersaidit 

wasimportant work and one which 

would confer abenefit on the land 

throughwhich the waterintendedto 

flow. 

Some141 yearsonthis intakeisstill 

running. 

Buttomeetpresent-dayregulations, 

this watertakefromthe Ashburton 

Riversystemhas to be fishscreened, 

at acostofbetween $300,000and 

$600,000. This cost would haveto 

be paid by the 181 ratepayers whose 

property theracesystemruns through. 

This mightnot be much of acostto 

some. But letusremember that the 

majority of theareaserviced by this 

intake nowhas alternativewater, and 

those propertieswithout alternatives 

could very easily be supplied with some 

minoralterations to present systems. 

Over the years, why havepeoplethat 

can, movedawayfromthe system 

opened in 1881with muchfanfare? The 

main reason is people want to drink and 

wash themselves in the cleanestand 

healthiestwaterpossible. 

As ayoung person Idrank water 

sourcedfromthe house roof.Every so 

often my father would climbintothe 

drinkingwatertanktoclean out thebird 

dirt thathad beenwashed in during 

heavyrainsand when it did notrain 

forawhilethe waterracewaterwas 

pumped in and allowedtosettle fora 

day or so beforewestarted drinking 

again. 

At bathtime one would knowexactly 

whatcolor the waterracewas. 

My father went to great expense to 

connectall the shed roofsintoalarge 

concreteunderground tank that 

allowedthe family to drink and wash in 

much cleaner water-yes, the birddirt 

wascleaned manuallyfromthe tank 

when it waslow enough. 

Ican clearly remember with great 

celebration in the early 1980swhen a 

newcouncil piped schemearrived on 

our property and finally we had clean, 

healthy water. 

WhatIfind very interesting today is the 

cleanliness of the waterrequired for 

stock to drink and to wash dairy sheds 

and vegetables beforetheygooffthe 

market.People also rightly demand the 

bestwaterquality. 

Formany yearspeople in Ashburton 

havewanted morewaterinthe river 

and formany yearsIhave argued that 

water-takes likePudding Hill shouldbe 

closed. It is well recognised thatless 

than 10% of the watertaken is used for 

itsintended purpose. 

Maybethe cost of installing afish screen 

will ultimately relegate the old intake 

to history and some people will end up 

with cleaner waterasaresult. 

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Recyclershelp kickboxer'strip to Ireland 

If you’verecycledachestofdrawers 

or a bicycle at the Ashburton 

Resource Recovery Park’s re-use 

shoprecently, then chances areyou 

have helped Ashburton man Ford 

Gerbes get to the world kickboxing 

champsinIreland laterthis year. 

Ford needs to raise $6400 for his trip 

with the New Zealand kickboxing team, 

and was recently donated $2000 from 

the re-use shop, which is operated by 

EnviroWaste Services Limited as part of 

itssolid wastemanagement contractwith 

the AshburtonDistrict Council. 

It is thefirst of three$2000donations the 

re-use shopplans to maketogoodcauses 

this year. 

Items that are brought into the re-use 

shop for recycling are sold to the public; 

items include household furnishings and 

wareslikeglasses and mugs whichare still 

in good condition.Thereare also bicycles, 

sportsequipment and coats. 

Ford’s name was put forward for 

consideration as a recipient after his 

selection and fundraising efforts were 

highlighted in the Ashburton Courier 

community newspaper. 

He said he was delighted to accept the 

money, which was abig boost tohis 

fundraisingaccount. 

ADC'sJustin Bloomfield (left)withFordGerbesand EnviroWaste's Glen Sole. 

Ford rises most days at 3.30am to train 

beforegoingtowork; he trains again later 

in the day, after spending time with his 

family.Hecompetesinregularevents. 

As well as kickboxing, he competes in 

mixedmartial arts,boxing andmauythai, 

which is often referred to as Thai boxing. 

He also set upaFight-Fit Fitness gym at 

the Hampstead Rugby Club grounds two 

yearsago,offering basic fighting drillsand 

circuit fitness training forothers. Recently 

he has started aclassfor juniors. 

Ford said his own gym work prepared 

his body for the lateral and explosive 

movements needed for the sport, which 

wasalso about mental toughness. 

He has beendoing kickboxing for11years 

and considers himself lucky to be able 

to compete, especially after surviving a 

serious carcrash. 

People interested in applying for a 

donation should inquireatthe re-use shop 

at the AshburtonResourceRecoveryPark. 

Ready to enrol in local body elections? 

UPCOMING MEETINGS 

Meetings areatCouncilChambers, 

137 Havelock Street,unlessspecified 

MethvenCommunity Board, 

Monday 13 June, 10.30am at Mt Hutt 

Memorial Hall 

AnnualPlandeliberations, 

Wednesday15June,9am (livestreamed) 

Council meeting, Wednesday 15 June, 

1pm(live-streamed) 

Council Activity Briefings, 

Wednesday 22June, 9.30am 

Audit andRisk Committee, 

Wednesday22June,1.30pm(livestreamed) 

AshburtonWater Zone Committee, 

Tuesday 28 June, field trip 

Council meeting, Wednesday29June, 

1pm(live-streamed) 

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING 

WINDSTRAPSON 

Wind straps aren'tjustfor windy 

days! Make ahabit of poppingon 

your windstraps everytimeyou put 

your wheelie bins out -ifyour bingets 

knocked over,thenthe contentsofyour 

binstayin. 

With Local Body Elections on the 

horizon,now's the timetomakesure 

you're ready to vote, byenrolling 

or updating your details on the 

Electoral Commission’s vote.nz site. 

You can also visit the Ashburton 

Public Library, with staff happy to 

helpwith the forms if required. 

Everyone who's already on the electoral 

roll will be sent an enrolment update pack 

in the mail in the first week of July,but if 

you’re not onthe roll then you need to 

enrol online or pickupanenrolment pack 

at Council’sCustomer Servicedesk or the 

Ashburton library. 

Peoplecan alsoenrol online via vote.nz or 

by calling 0800 36 76 56. 

When you receive your enrolment pack, 

check your details areuptodate,including 

your address. If they’re correct, youwon’t 

need to do anythingfurther. 

If they are incorrect, you should update 

your details by 12 August. Youcan do this 

onlineusing your driver’slicence, passport 

or RealMe identity. 

Local Body elections use apostal voting 

systemwith voting packs due to arrive in 

letter boxes inmid-September. Voting is 

open from 16 September until 8October. 

It'salsoagoodtimeto startthinkingabout 

eitherstanding forelection or encouraging 

someone youknowtostand. 

NominationsforAshburtonDistrictCouncil 

and Methven Community Boardwill open 

on 15 July and Council is planning a 

candidate information eveningon19July. 

Nominations close on 12 August, with 

candidate lists confirmed shortly after. 

A pre-election report, covering 

opportunitiesandissuesfacingtheCouncil 

and the district will be released later in 

June, to provide critical information for 

candidates. 

NO LIDS, PLEASE 

Theautomatic sorting machine at the 

recycling factorycan't pick up lids, 

they'rejusttoo thin or toosmall. So 

please keep lids of all shapesand sizes, 

and allmaterials, out of your yellow 

recycling bin. 

What'shappening in our Open Spaces? 

Seven commemorativetrees will 

be planted in the district’s domains 

thismonthtomark the platinum 

jubileeyearofQueen Elizabeth II. 

Mayor Neil Brownwill be plantingLondon 

plane trees (Plantanus acerifolia)at 

sevendomains on Monday 27 June. The 

deciduous tree species has along life, 

growsupto35metreshigh and should 

lastseveral hundred years. 

Eachtreewillhaveacommemorative 

bronzeplaquewith detailsofthe 

occasion. 

The Mayor will start theRoyal planting 

tour at Tinwald at 9am,thenmove on 

to Hindsfor a10am planting, Mayfield 

at 11am and Mt Somersat12pm. The 

planting continues in Methven at 2pm, 

Rakaia at 3pm and finishes at the 

Ashburton domain at 4pm. 

People in the various domain 

communities arewelcome to joinin. 

The Queen has had threeother major 

jubilees: silver in 1977, marking 25 years 

on the throne; golden in 2002, when 

Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother 

passed away; anddiamond in 2012, when 

she becamethe secondUKmonarch to 

reach that milestone. 

BIKE SAFETYTIPS 

We'reall human: No matter howwe're 

travelling, we canall makemistakes. 

Slowdownonshared paths and give 

peoplearound youspace. 

Wear ahelmettoprotect your brain. 

Be kind, be patientand be prepared 

forpeopletomakemistakes. Stay alert 

andride withcare. 

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NEWS 



NCEA feedback, mixed so far 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Ashburton College has received mixed 

feedback so far on whethertoretain 

NCEA Level 1from 2024, or not. 

The college has been consultingwith 

the community and despite low turnout to 

meetings last week at the college and at 

Hakatere Maraehad receivedplenty of 

feedback for and against. 

Somesee the levelaspreparation for 

those sitting NCEALevel 2atYear 12, and 

others as unnecessarily settingstudents 

up for burnout by the timethey reach 

NCEA Level 3atYear 13. 

Ashburton College principal Ross 

Preecesaid NCEA Level 1usually sat by 

Year 11 students had been aroundsince 

2003 when it replaced schoolcertificate. 

Its continuationhad been in the spotlight 

as part of discussions around NCEAover 

the past three years. 

Upcoming changes, which take place 

from 2024, willsee NCEALevel 1optional 

for schools. 

‘‘It’s aquite dramaticchange,’’ Mr 

Preecesaid, of the future around NCEA. 

He said New Zealand was one of few 

countries to have threeyears of high 

stakes assessments at high school level. 

New innovation teaching models 

focusedoncreativity, collaboration, 

problemsolvingand the ability to be 

effective oral communicators but 

different sets of skills were necessary. 

Although students still needed to be 

literate, numerate and have core 

knowledge, he said. 

The upcomingchanges meant anumber 

of schools were now considering whether 

Ashburton College principle Ross Preece is leading community consultations. 

to do away withLevel 1, and some had 

already done so including Lincoln High 

School (three years ago) Ellesmere 

College (two years ago) and ChristCollege 

(this year). 

The changes were to strengthenthe 

qualification,make NCEA more 

accessible,strengthen literacy and 

numeracy requirements, enhance the 

placeofMaori knowledge, have fewer, 

larger standards with half being 

externally assessed and simplify NCEA’s 

structure. 

And show clearerpathways to further 

education and employment, Mr Preece 

said. 

If NECA Level 1was dropped it would 

create time for deeperlearning and allow 

students to studyupfor amore 

meaningful pathway in Level 2and 

beyond. Year 11 would still be assessed 

but not necessaryfor NCEA credits. There 

would be anational foundationstudies 

certificate. 

The consultation has included people 

from within the school community, former 

alumni and the business community. A 

confidential surveywas due to be emailed 

out to the school community for further 

feedback. 

IN BRIEF 

BOWELSCREENING 

The bowel screeningage for Māori 

and Pasifika people will be lowered 

from 60 to 50 years old starting in 

2023 and has been welcomed by 

Bowel Cancer New Zealand. It will be 

launched in selected regions this year 

and extended nationally from July 

2023. Bowel Cancer NZ medical 

advisor Professor Sue Crengle saidit 

will helpfix long-standing inequities 

because,compared to non-Māori,a 

greater percentageofbowelcancers 

occur before the age of 60 for these 

ethnicities. “A worrying number of 

Māori and Pasifika people present 

with advanced stage 3or4cancer, 

significantly lowering their chances of 

long-term survival -screening will 

help detect cancersearlier. 

CREATIVEFUNDS 

Eight applicants have been given 

funding fromthe Creative 

Communities Grant Scheme totalling 

$14,667.Funds were shared by Arts 

Canterbury Inc ($500), Ashburton 

Writers’ Group ($390), CanInspire 

($2087), EA Networks ($2300), JMS 

Developments ($5000plus another 

$5000 location dependent), Kristen 

Dunne ($740), Rakuto Kurano 

($1650) and the Staveley campsite 

committee ($2000). 

The JMS Developments funding is 

for amural to be completed in the 

Triangle area of Ashburton and a 

possible secondmural. 

Atotal of $35,105.00 was available 

for distribution and the merits of each 

application were discussed by afund 

assessmentcommittee. 

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Draft WasteManagement 

&MinimisationPlan2022 

Did youknowthatin2020 nearly 4000 tonnes of material 

wasprevented from going to landfill, through recycling 

and reuse?That’sagreatresult,but we want to do better. 

One actionwe’re proposingistointroduceakerbside food 

wastecollection forhouseholds and offer it as auser-pays 

servicetobusinesses. Do youagree? 

Have your 

Say! 

Should we 

introduce 

food waste 

collection? 

Making surehousehold food wastedoesn’t go 

to the landfill is our single biggestopportunity 

to lowerour wastevolumes and decrease 

greenhouse gasemissions. 

In other districts,this costsabout $50 per 

household per year or roughly $1 per week. 

We expectitwould be asimilar cost here, but 

we’ll need to investigate further. 

ashburton.govt.nz/haveyoursay 

Draft Trading in Public Places Bylaw 

Mobile shops,stalls and trading in public places adds 

characterand vibrancy to our districtand canhelpus 

to attractvisitors, but itneeds to be well managed so it 

doesn’tcauseanuisancefor our residents. 

We havereviewedour bylaw (currently known as the 

Mobile Shops, Stalls and Hawkers Bylaw), and we are 

proposing afew changes including adding more permitted 

sites fortrading. 

We want to hearfromYOU! 

Visit ashburton.govt.nz/haveyoursay or scan the 

QR code to viewthe consultation documentsand 

shareyour feedback by 5pm, Thursday 23 June.

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42 New ZealandDefence Force (NZDF) personnel 

selected to take part in HM the Queens Platinum 

Jubilee pageant last Sunday. At 65 (197cm), 

John was easy to spot, marching just behind 

the New Zealand flag. His father, local McGregor 

Simpson, was so proud that he posted handlettered 

notices around and about to make 

sure that locals knew they could follow it live 

at 1am on Monday. 

John says that the contingent was housed 

at Pirbright Camp, near Aldershot, about 30 

miles (48km) from London. John was the army 

marching contingent commander and spent 

abusy few days making sure everything was 

just right. Once on parade, thecontingent was 

commanded byRoyal New Zealand Navys 

Commander Kerry Tutty. John says, I just 

had to focus on staying in step and keeping 

the line dressed. 

Early on Sunday morning, the contingent 

travelled by bus to Wellington Barracks, just 

300 yards from BuckinghamPalace and home 

to the guards regiments who conduct ceremonial 

duties. Having arrived,John says it was acase 

of hurry up and wait until it was time to 

undertake the 3.2-kilometre march. There 

were representatives of the three services led 

by Māori taua (warriors) marching barefoot 

andcarrying traditional weapons. 

With eyes to the front, he says that he wasnt 

able to totally appreciate the thousands who 

had come to see the parade. I was aware of 

themand of the millions watching on TV around 

the world. Out of the corner of my eye, Isaw 

the familiar landmarks go by -Big Ben, Trafalgar 

Square, Admiralty Arch and then the Mall 

When it came to the salute, it was eyes right, 

and we saw Prince Charles take the salute on 

behalf of Her Majesty. 

After the parade, he says that they enjoyed 

abarbecue at Wellington Barracks, where the 

New Zealand Chief of Defence Air Marshall 

Kevin Short presented them with a 

commemorative coin. John says, It was a 

fantastic opportunity to be part of it. apart 

from Louis XIV,who was four years old when 

he became king, we have never seen areign 

like this. It is unlikely to happen again. Iam 

proud to have been part of aspecial day for 

the Queen. HUGH MCCAFFERTY

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 09PIPIRI, 2022 

EDITORIAL 

We spottedswaninCountry Rumours overthe weekend. 

According to the official RoyalFamilywebsite, The Crown 

has held therighttoclaim ownership of all unmarked mute 

swans swimminginopenwaters across the countrysince 

the 12th Century.Historically,this legislation wascreated 

becauseswans were eatenasaprizedfood at banquets 

and feasts.Valuable rightsofownership were granted by 

the monarchtoaselectfew.(www.mylondon.news). To our 

knowledgeher majestyhas nevereaten one. 

Well, thatwas abig weekend forour household. Getting 

the paper out involved emailstothe MinistryofDefence, 

who wasveryhelpful,and subsequent early morning 

calls to John Simpson -we interviewed him just as 

the bus was returning his contingent to Pirbright 

Camp. Wehave sympathy for what must have been 

averylong 3.2kmofleft,right,dont stuff up going 

on in your head in front of millions. We areglad it all 

went so well. 

We also had afew inter-island email exchanges 

with Abbi Collins, Lia Griffin and their teacher, Eliza 

Williams, to get comment and pictures while they 

were still at the Shakespeare festival inWellington 

(we celebrate their success on page 2). 

Therewas less excitement about the QueensJubilee 

around town thanexpected. Justalittle bit of bunting 

and aflag or two. Talking with individuals, we gather 

that interested folk mostly followed the event on TV 

and online. The most ardent republican will have to 

admit that HerMajesty hasfulfilledher promise, made 

aged just 21: I declare before you all that my whole 

life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to 

your service ... And the most ardent opponent ofan 

establishedchurchwill havetoadmit thatHer Majesty 

has lived an exemplary Christian life. 

In between putting the paper together, wewere 

heavily involved in the Platinum Jubilee concerts at 

Woodbury Church. The day had alovely village feel, 

all the moresowhen Morrisdancers joined the party. 

Congratulations toSusanne West for all her work 

pulling the acts together and making it all happen. 

We hopethat howeveryou spent the weekend, you 

have returned restored and ready to prepare for our 

next holidayweekend- Matariki -justtwo weeksaway. 

Hei konei ra. Have agreat week. HUGH &FI 

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like, What aboutlunch? 

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Lia Roberts (left) and Abbi Collins preparefor theirperformance; Abbi and Lia, with theirawards at Sundays prizegivingceremony, 

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Geraldine thesbian wins top honour 

at national Shakespeare competition 

Last weekend Abbi Collins and Lia Griffin 

competed as finalistsinthe Otago University 

Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. 

Competing against students from all 

around the country, the pair came away 

with awards as agroup and for being 

student directors. Abbi also won the 

outstandingcomic awardasanindividual. 

Abbi says, Our performance and this 

whole experience has beensomuchfun. 

Werevery grateful to have this opportunity, 

and were very proud of ourselves for 

getting this far. All in all, wecould not 

have asked for abetterweekend. 

The scene they played (Romeo and 

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Getting humour across in Elizabethan 

English can be achallenge. Abbi says, 

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be celebrated. What apleasure to take 

such mature and talentedstudentsaway 

to thenational festival. 

Ourtwo schoolsrepresenting Aoraki 

have doneusproud,bothschoolscoming 

homewithawards. The first for Geraldine 

in top honours. We have always won 

directors awards,but for Abbitowin one 

of the top awards is outstanding. Both girls 

have achancetobeselected for this years 

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Concerts, atea party, aretrorallyand caravandisplay,and festivebunting helpedcelebratethe officialbirthdayand Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen ElizabethII. PHOTOS: Hugh and Fi McCafferty,one supplied 

Aright royal Geraldine weekend 

Featured at the centre of our royal weekend 

montage are Michael OReilly andthe BeeBoppers 

(Noel and Val Trezise), who performed at the 

Anglican parish Sing for the Queenconcert at 

St Thomas ChurchonMonday evening. Pictured 

areEve Holmes and Amy Peacock, who delighted 

theaudience withaScottishsword danceand 

the hornpipe, and the Firey Peak Morris dancers, 

who provided afinale tothe afternoon event. 

Hugh McCafferty compéred both shows, which 

around 100 locals attended. 

Organised byGeraldine Anglican Parish 

churchwarden Susanne West,the Sing for the 

Queen event was atribute to HM the Queens 

Platinum Jubilee and aparishfundraiser.The 

afternoon lineup saw poemsand reminiscences 

interspersed with dancing by Esther Shaws 

Pleasant Valley Dance and Tip Toe School of 

Dance students.Atthe shows end, Grace Shaw 

lit abrazier as aresponse to the beacons lit 

across Britain,and possibly thelast beacon to 

be lit for the jubilee celebrations. 

In the evening, it proved awarm place to 

stand andenjoy acup of soup duringthe break. 

The concert featured amix of spoken and 

musicalitemsand concludedwith the audience 

joining in abracket of rousing hymns. 

Also in our montage are children enjoying 

aroyal tea partyatWoodbury Schoollastweek. 

We note that the children are politely drinking 

their tea out of fine china teacups, unlike 

Paddington bear, who, at the start ofthe 

Platinum JubileeconcertinLondon, disgraced 

himself in front of the Queen by drinking all 

the teainthe pot through the spout. 

Geraldine businesses didnt make ahuge 

deal out of the royal festivities, but there was 

somebuntinginevidence,and ajubilee banner 

and New Zealand flag displayedoutsideLOUK 

NZ Clothing. Owner Susanne Churchward said, 

I ordered bunting too; Iexpect it will arrive 

next week. 

At their Queens Birthday gathering at 

Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park, the Geraldine 

Vintage Caravan Club had 30 retro vans on 

display. Many of them werehandbuilt, others 

lovinglyrestored. The clubs activitiesover the 

weekend included aretro movie at the Geraldine 

Cinema,attendedbyover 50 people, amystery 

rally, and the opportunity to show off their 

caravans to the public. 

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In preparation for theWoodbury School 

Matariki performance andlantern walk, 

Principal Mike de Joux says the school 

and studentsdecidedtoapproach it from 

anew angle this year. 

Some children have spent time learning 

from out-of-school resources for the 

upcoming Matariki Festival on June 30 

at the Woodburyhall. 

Mike says, Over the past two weeks, 

the senior kōtiro(girls)from our Tarahaoa 

class has travelled to TimaruGirls High 

School (TGHS) toparticipate in kapa 

haka workshops. Becky Talbot-Van Beers 

and Sarah Greenslade, both teachers at 

Woodbury School, are past pupils of 

Timaru Girls High School and saw this 

as away to connect with their old kura. 

Beckysays, Normally, theseniortama 

at ourkura lead ahaka, whileall tamariki 

participate in waiata, drama, and show 

pieces of art. This year we decided to mix 

it up and let our kōtiro lead the haka. We 

hadheard fantasticthingsaboutthe TGHS 

kapa haka group, so wereached out to 

connect with them; now, abeautiful 

tuakana-teina relationship has blossomed. 

Its been afantastic learning experience 

for the kōtiro from both kura. Thesenior 

Māori performing arts class at TGHS has 

really steppedupand displayed outstanding 

leadership and teaching skills duringthe 

sessions and was able to help the Woodbury 

students with both awaiata andahaka. 

Mike says thatthe Woodburystudents 

will spend the nextfew weeks preparing 

for their performance and creating artwork. 

They are hoping the Timaru girls will 

come along and enjoy theMatarikifestival 

and see their hard work and excellent 

teaching skills pay off. In theevening, we 

will walk around the domain, with lanterns 

created bythe children, and students 

artwork will be on display. 

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Poster detailing Claires Ditching the Birds and the Bees seminar which isonthis Thursday; Claire Millichamp, with her book Me and All of my Body. PHOTOS: Supplied 

Ditching the birds and the bees: alittle 

help with that awkward conversation 

Most parents and caregivers get alittle red in 

the face and fidgety when talking to their 

primary school charges about human 

relationships, especially sex. 

On Thursday, 16 June, from 7-9pm, Claire 

Millichamp will be running afreeseminar at 

theGeraldinePrimary School Hall for parents, 

caregivers and whānau of children aged one 

to 12-years-old. 

Claire says that it is not about puberty or 

contraception, It is aseminar focussed on 

how removing shame can keep kids safe and 

providing skills to adults to makewhatcan be 

awkward andtricky conversationsintoconfident, 

curious conversations. Iam very grateful to 

the Geraldine Benevolent Fund, who have 

enabled me to offer this as afreeseminar. 

Shesaysthather childhood fascination with 

human relationships eventually translated into 

acareerasasocialworkerand therapist. Claire 

worked for 10 years inDunedin and spent 

some time in Thailand. Recently she gained a 

Post Graduate Certificate inChild-Centered 

PlayTherapy and relocated to Geraldineatthe 

beginning of this year, where she has opened 

aprivate practice.It was probably abit risky 

moving to aplace where Iamnot known and 

opening in private practice, but Iamfinding 

more than enough work. 

To book aseat for the seminar, email 

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information on Claire, her website is 

sidebysidetherapy.co.nz HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

IN BRIEF 

Random breath testing 

keeps celebrations safe 

While this weekendisabirthday celebration, 

our law enforcementofficerswereout and 

about at lunchtime on Saturday,making 

surethat we were celebratingresponsibly. 

Midday is alittle early for most ofus, but 

it is awarning that one should not toast 

her majesty too often ifone is driving. 

Despitethe early hour,ConstableDave 

tells us that one person blew 400 and 

received an infringementnotice fora$200 

fine and 50 demerits. Apart from that, 

we were all well behaved Kiwis. 

HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

Police stop drivers for breath tests on 

Main North Road last Saturday. 

PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty


KUPU OTEWIKI 

MĀORI COOKING Traditional Māori cookeryrevolved around 

thehāngī or umu(earthoven). Hāngīsizes varied depending 

on what wascooked-joints from moaand sealsrequired 

largeovens,whereas fish or kūmara(sweet potato) couldbe 

cooked in smaller ovens. Large quantitiesoffood could be 

cooked by steaming it over hot stones in apit,whichwas 

then coveredin. It is still customaryfor Māori to putdowna 

hāngī when large crowds have to be fed. 

Here the hāngī has been opened and the food is readyfor 

serving. The event, in 1974, waspartofaprogramme 

exposing students to different cultural experiences. 

(teara.govt.nz) PHOTO: Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post 

Collection (PAColl-7327) Reference: EP/1974/3105/10 

Kīhini 

Kīhini -kitchen 

This week well explore some kupu and phrases that 

can beused in the kīhini, orkitchen. Lets start with 

appliances; umu is one kupu for oven. Youmight 

have heard this word before; it also resides in the 

real name for Temuka, Te Umu Kaha. Inaprevious 

edition, we discussed the literal translation of Te 

Umu Kaha -the strong oven. Umu were traditionally 

earth ovens dug into the ground, though in Samoan 

culture the umu is an above-ground oven. Umu tira 

is the one kupu for microwave, asmaller oven-like 

device. Pouaka makariri is one name for afridge, 

pouaka meaning box and makariri cold. Tiaka hiko 

is the kupu for anelectric jug, parai for frying pan, 

and kōhua for pot. You could label some of these 

items until you become familiar with their ingoa 

Māori. 

Some useful phrases forconversation in the kitchen: 

Hei āwhina māu? Do you need help? 

Kua reri te kai The food is ready 

Kia tūpato Be careful 

Hōmai koa hei āwhina Ineed some help 

Hōmai te__________ Pass me the [insert name of 

utensil or food item] 

-Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora aiteiwi. 

-With your food basket and my food basket, 

the people will thrive. 

JORDYN OSBORNE 

Melissa Begg gives her Uncle Grants grave some attention. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

New business polishing stones 

Melissa Begghas startedanew business; 

she cleans headstones. Asmother of 

16-month-oldAmaya, Melissadidnt want 

the constraint of working for an employer. 

Abrainstorm with her partner Tom 

producedthe idea of Clean Stones. 

The new business launched its Facebook 

page on 29 May, and within 24hours, 

Melissa had her first contract. By the 

followingday,the before andafter photos 

had attracted much positive comment. 

Over 200 people have since liked the 

page. Now living in Temuka, Melissa is 

Geraldine born and bred. She says she 

hopes toreturn but finds housing in 

Geraldine prohibitively expensive. 

From school,she spent ayear in England 

in 2015 where, working inahomeless 

shelter in Blackpool, she discovered that 

helping people makes me happy. On 

her return home, she worked at Lynn 

River and at the Barkers factory before 

her daughter was born. I adore being a 

mum, and this job will be very flexible. 

Amaya can even come with me. 

Melissa searched the internet for 

information and found tutorialvideos on 

YouTube. She discovered that there are 

specific productsfor cleaning headstones. 

She says, I have been in touch with 

monumental masons Aorangi and Harding 

Memorials; they werevery helpful. She 

is nowworking on learninghow to restore 

paintedlettering and will be offering that 

service very soon. I will ask the masons 

if Ican have some reject stones to 

practice on.. 

GNews wishes Melissa every good 

wish with the new business. To contact 

phone027 396 4133. HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

The answer lies in the soil. Tim Rimmer with ahandful of compost; many hands make light work at the Community Gardens. 

PHOTOS: Hugh McCafferty 

Community gardens ready to harvest 

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Last Thursday, eight enthusiasticgardeners 

turned out for the weekly harvesting 

session inthe community gardens on 

Talbot Street. As well as harvesting, 

members were weeding, preparing the 

compost heap and bedding the gardens 

down for winter. 

Founding member Tim Rimmer says 

that the gardenisnot justabout growing 

vegetablestoshare.Otherprojects include 

growing native trees and shrubs for farmers 

to use as riparian planting. The gardens 

arealsohome to aworm farm. Tim says, 

If anybody wants their ownwormfarm, 

we cangive them the wormstoget started. 

While members of the public are 

welcome to pick crops from the marked 

beds, there is also acabinet outside the 

gate withready-picked crops for the taking. 

Dave Hendry, also afounding member, 

says, People aregenerally abit shy about 

coming in to help themselves, but we get 

alot of positive comment about the 

cabinet. HUGH MCCAFFERTY


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Be prepared for alaugh and agiggle 

Katie Boyle in Pat Goldsacks Swingers 

Club and Brothel,anArts on Tour (AoT) 

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Arts Council. If people want alaugh in 

these serious times,then go to theshow 

Itll be abit raunchy,saysAoT artistic 

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Protagonist Patricia Goldsack is 

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ArtsCouncilchair Elaine Taylor says, 

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On Thursday,19May,GeraldineLibrary 

and Service Centre hosted childrens 

author AnneKayes who was visiting the 

area withtheStorylinesTrust. 

The Storylines Trust aims to inspire 

young New Zealandersand their whanau 

to enjoythe magic of reading, especially 

reading books created for them by New 

Zealand writers and illustrators. 

(storylines.org.nz) Trustee DrLibby 

Limbrick, who was part of thevisit, says 

thatalthough the trust is Auckland-based, 

it organises visits to smallertowns across 

the country. 

Author Anne Kayes wrote the Tui Street 

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about introducing children to reading 

but also aboutthe craft of writing.Some 

of thechildren Italktoask very insightful 

questions about building astory so 

it flows. 

The lockdown experience provided 

both the contextand thetheme for Annes 

most recent story. Written for young 

adults, In Our Own Backyard uses the 

societal divisions experienced during 

lockdowntoconnect back to thedivisions 

of the 1981 Springbok tour. She says that 

John Minto helped ensure the factual 

accuracy ofthe story and that the 

endorsementsonthe backcover include 

apiece by Helen Clark. 

Fans of the Tui Street series will be 

pleased to know that athird book is in 

process. More information about the 

Storylines Trust is available on 

storylines.org.nz. HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

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Artist finds new home inGeraldine district 

GERALDINE RUGBYCLUB PRESENTS 

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Last July, established artist David Woodings 

settled into the former Catholic church 

at the corner of Winchester Geraldine 

Highway and State Highway 1. 

Now that he hasgot the groundsand 

house in order, hehas acanvas on his 

easeland hasbegun work on anew series. 

He intends toopen the ground floor of 

thebuilding as astudio/gallery once he 

has overcomedifficultieswith the resource 

consent process. 

Born in Auckland,Davidtrained at Elam 

School of Fine Arts,qualifyingwith aBFA 

in 1979 and MFA(Hons) in 1981. He was 

awarded theElamPaintingPrize in 1979. 

David tells us on his website that from 1981 

he worked at Waikato Museum;from1994, 

he was director of Te Awamutu Museum 

for five years,then director of Southland 

Museum and Art Gallery until2005. 

ThatyearDavid returned to full-time 

painting and, with his late wife Sharon, 

moved to Christchurch in support of her 

business. The 2010/11 earthquakes 

significantly impacted his life and work. 

David describes being thrown to the floor 

when thebiggestquake hit, trappedunder 

apainting and easel, inches from aplate 

glass window. Subsequently, he used his 

craft to vent his frustration with the EQC 

in his series Still Lives -Lives Still. 

From thebeginningofhis career, David 

has been influenced by the photorealist 

style of the American East Coast artists. 

Currently showing at the McAtamney 

GalleryinGeraldine aretwo large canvasses 

of carousels from the series Merrily Go 

Round. The artist offers the following 

descriptions: 

Eachpertains,inanallegorical sense, 

to the notion that carousels function in 

the same way as the political process 

where riders wait until everyone has 

boarded and the music plays before the 

animalsbegin to circle. The carousel, as 

acircular ride, results in the riders not 

knowing whether they are leading, following, 

in thefront or at the back of any perceived 

race, whichcan stop at any time ... 

Each work has anallegorical set of 

references for each party and features 

providing anarrative. Generally, each 

carousel animal points inthe selected 

images political affiliation direction 

The empty vessel has the loudest 

sound is an image [of agoat] chosen to 

represent New Zealand First politician 

Winston Peters. Allegorical features 

includeamining reference to PR [Pike 

River 29], the National Party-coloured 

sash cloth, thecarvedRuru [wise oldowl] 

and aGold Card discount. There is also 

aTVimage of aracehorsewhich connects 

to the Ministry of Racing. 

Davids gallery is hung with various 

canvases from the last few years. There 

are also objetsdart that the couple collected 

before Sharons death from cancer two 

years ago. Her guitar sits inacorner, 

ready to be played,and from time to time, 

is tuned by musician friends. 

Images offairgrounds, arcades and 

carnivals have been recurring themes for 

several years. His last series is called The 

Carnival is Over.Ithink it is time to do 

something else, saysDavid. 

Visitors are welcome at the gallery. 

Phone David on 027 274 8158 or email 

info@davidwoodings.com for an 

appointment. HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

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Annual General Meeting 

Peel Forest Fire Station 

9am Monday 27 June 

Peel Forest Preschool management 

committee welcomes anyone to attend 

BikeGeraldine invites all interested parties to join us 

BIKE GERALDINE AGM 

29 June 3, 2022 @ 7.30pm 

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our busybeeswaxfactory based in Orari. Dutieswill include, 

but not be limited to,rendering of bee frames, cappings and 

supporting the wider production team. 

This is avery physical role; we requireafit energetic person 

capableofheavy liftingand not scared of gettingdirty 

during the course of the day. Must alsopossessgood 

housekeeping and time management skills. 

Supportand training to 

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Forkliftexperienceand endorsements preferred but not 

essential to securethe role forthe right applicant. 

General hoursofwork: MondaytoFriday 8amto5pm. 

To apply forthisposition, 

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TEACHER AIDE 

We require ateacher aide for 10 hours 

per week (2 hours per day) during the school 

terms to support students with their learning, 

in aclassroom setting. The position is fixed 

term for 1year, starting Monday 22nd August. 

There is also the potential for additional hours, 

to be negotiated. 

We believe relationships are key tolearning 

in the classroom, so the ability to connect with 

both students and staff is important. The 

successful applicant should also have sound 

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Applications close at 4pm Friday 1st July. 

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PUBLIC NOTICES 

GERALDINE VINTAGE CAR AND MACHINERY 

CLUB AGM 7.30pm atthe club meeting room, 

8June 2022. 

BU , SELL OR HIRE 

GARAGE SALE Peel Forest community garage sale! 

Donations going towards the upgrade ofthe new 

toilets in the hall. To be held Sunday 12 June from 

10am at the Peel Forest Hall. Contact Jenny Deans 

03 696 3509. 

GARAGE SALE Heading overseas, all must go. 

Furniture, toys, books, kitchenware, linen, tools, 

indoor plantsetc. 11June8am.18MacDonaldStreet. 

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WOODBURYHALL Visit woodburyhall.co.nz. 

TRADES &SERVICES 

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING SERVICES for all 

yourbusinessand tax requirements.Phone Raylene 

on 03 264 8196 or 027 274 3264. 

AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. North End 

Motors, phone 03 693 8673. 

BROOKSIDE BOARDING KENNELS Farmstay for 

dogs. 208 Woodbury Road. Phone 03 693 9929. 

BUILDER Qualified LBP,20years experience, forall 

building work. Phone Ants 027 309 0798. 

CARPET CLEANING Powerful equipment, fastdrying. 

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CHIMNEY SWEEP &REPAIRS Call Dan McKerrow 

021 1187580. 

CLOTHING ALTERATIONS and mending. Phone 

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COMPUTERTAMING GeraldineComputerSolutions. 

03 693 9496. 

DOUBLE GLAZING ENQUIRIES. Phone Geraldine 

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NATIONAL SUPERANNUATION GOLD CARD 

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PAINTING AND INTERIOR PLASTERING Contact 

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PAINTERGERALDINE-BASED Friendly professional 

service, good rates, excellent local references. 

Phone Wolffie 03 693 9803 or 027 962 4841. 

SHARPENING SERVICE Knives, scissors, blades. 

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SPYWARE /MALWARE /VIRUS REMOVAL Geraldine 

Computer Solutions. 03 693 9496. 

TECHSUPPORTGERALDINE Helpwith computers, 

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THE HONEY SHOP, WOODBURY ROAD CORNER. 

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

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

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

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31 

The great Kiwi 

bookathon 

BlindLow Vision NZ is calling 

on children to get reading in 

the Great Kiwi Bookathon, a 

fundraiser helping to keepthe 

magicofstories alive for 

Kiwis who are blind, deaf 

blind or have low vision. 

For the month of June, the 

Great KiwiBookathon will 

challengeparticipants to read 

or listentoasmany books as 

they can while raising vital 

funds for Blind Low Vision 

NZ's support services such as 

the fullyAccessible Library. 

Featuring 36,000 

audiobooks, the library also 

includesadaptive technology 

services to translate text into 

speech or braille. There’s also 

aYouth Library featuring 

educational resources. 

One of the Kiwis benefiting 

from the Great Kiwi 

Bookathon will be 13yearold 

Stella Hermes from 

Paekākāriki. 

Stella has optic nerve 

atrophy, meaning the correct 

vision isn’t transmitted to her 

brain. With the support of 

BlindLow Vision NZ, she’s 

found alove of audiobooks. 

"The Accessible Library is 

my portal to new worlds and I 

lovechallenging myself to 

listentoasmany audiobooks 

asIcan. 

"My bookrecommendation 

for the Great Kiwi Bookathon 

is Wings of Fire by Tui T 

Sutherland." 

Registrationsare open 

online andfrom1June, 

tamarikican logtheir 

completed booksand collect 

donations from friends and 

family.They’ll earnbadgesand 

prizes formilestones alongthe 

way, including booksreadand 

donations received. 

Thebookworms whogo the 

extra mile to be top fundraisers 

willbeawardedtothe websites 

hall of fame. 

BlindLow Vision NZchief 

executiveJohnMulkais 

excitedtobuildontheGreat 

Kiwi Bookathonwhich 

launchedin2021. 

"We lookforwardtoseeing 

more kids andwhānautake 

part and have funinthis 

rewardinginitiative. 

"We aresothankfulfor the 

participation anddonations 

enablingustosupport children 

whoareblind,deafblindorlow 

vision andtheir whānaulive 

thelifetheychose." 

Parents and caregivers can 

nowjump online andregister 

their littlebookworms,aswell 

as themselves, for theGreat 

Kiwi Bookathon. 

Toregisteryourkidsfor the 

Great Kiwi Bookathon, visit 

Bookathon.co.nz. 

CHRISTIAN COMMENT 

Whatuse is the church? 

BY REV ERIC MATTOCK 

Thisisaquestion that many 

churchgoers mightbeasking. 

Thechurch continues to 

decline and an increasing 

numberofchurches are 

closing. 

Itisnot surprising thatmany 

Christiansare asking questions 

that relate tothe future ofthe 

church.Fact is thatmost NZers 

choose to be nonreligiousin 

regardtothe Christian church. 

Thiswas one of the revelations 

of the last census. 

HoweverIamnot alone in 

believing the church 

contributes much to ahealthy 

and vibrant society. 

Christopher Akehurst is an 

Australian journalist,an 

author, andsocial and political 

commenter andauthor of many 

books. Christopher wasbeing 

interviewedabout his latest 

book, "Welcome to thenew 

DarkAges." He said thatwith 

the decline of religion there 

has beenalossofmany basic 

principles of life.Principles 

and values thatbind asociety 

together. Christopherwas 

referring to those values that 

are associated withthe Judeo 

Christian ethics. 

Abelief thatall people are of 

infinite value: it means 

embracing ahealthy sense of 

self responsibility, 

responsibility for one's family, 

one'scommunity and one's 

nation,and an awareness of 

beingaccountabletoGod. 

Christopher pointedtoa 

fundamentalunhappiness that 

existstoday. 

PatrickFagan (a specialist 

in familyand cultural issues) 

of the Heritage Foundation 

(USA) said in one of his papers 

that: 

1. Religious practice 

appears to have enormous 

potential for addressing 

today's social problems. 

2. Strongand repeated 

evidence indicates thatthe 

regular practice of religion 

hasbeneficial effects in nearly 

every aspectofsocialconcern 

and policy. 

For example,there is ample 

evidence that: 

The strength of the family 

unitisintertwined with the 

practice of religion. 

Churchgoers are more likely 

to getmarried, less likely to be 

divorced or single, and more 

likely to manifest high levelsof 

satisfaction in marriage. 

Church attendance is the 

most important predictor of 

marital stability and 

happiness. 

The regular practice of 

religionhelpspoor persons 

move outofpoverty. 

Regularchurch attendance, 

forexample, is particularly 

instrumental in helping young 

peopletoescape thepovertyof 

innercity life. 

Religious belief and 

practice contribute 

substantially to theformation 

of personal moralcriteria and 

soundmoraljudgement. 

The regular practice 

generally inoculates 

individualsagainst ahost of 

socialproblems,including 

suicide, drug abuse, out of 

wedlock births, and crime. 

Theregular practice of 

religion also encourages such 

beneficial effects on mental 

health,as less depression(a 

modern epidemic),more selfesteem, 

and greaterfamilyand 

maritalhappiness. 

In repairing damage caused 

by alcoholism, drug addiction, 

and maritalbreakdown, 

religious belief and practice 

are amajorsource of strength 

andrecovery. 

Regularpractice of religion 

is good forpersonalphysical 

health:it increases longevity, 

improves one'schancesof 

recovery fromillness, and 

lessens theincidenceof many 

killerdiseases. 

While we may take issue 

with some of these claims, and 

while noting Heritage 

Foundation is of theUSA 

nevertheless, there is much 

that we can identifywith. 

In anycaseitdoesremindus 

of thegreat contribution that 

religious practice makes to 

healthy, good community. 

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witches, super heroes, heroines 

and ahost of other individuals 

turned up at Hampstead School 

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eyebrows and eyelashes, facial hair, body 

hair,and hair on the head. 

Although not life threatening it can have 

a life altering impact on those with the 

condition, says hairdresser Emily Begg. 

Emily knows only too well about the 

condition. 

She has agenetic form of Alopecia, passed 

down from her maternal side, and has 

suffered hair loss sinceshe wastwo years old. 

It led her to acareerinhairdressing,and most 

recently the purchase of Shear Dimensions 

hair salon. 

‘‘Alopecia can occur in any gender and at 

any age. Itisanautoimmune disorder that 

occurs when lymphocytes around the hair 

follicles release chemical messengers (called 

cytokines) which reject the hair, resulting in 

hair loss,’’she says. 

‘‘In simple terms, it’s an autoimmunedisease 

whereyour immune system thinks thatyour 

hair follicle is foreignsoitattacks it,resulting 

in hair loss.’’ 

Learning to livewith the condition has been 

alife long process for Emily, who is able to 

offer arange of suggestions to clients, and 

others dealing with alopecia, hair thinning 

or hair loss. 

It is life-altering, and the sudden onset, 

recurrent episodes or unpredictable course 

can have aprofound psychological impact 

on the lives of those disrupted by this 

disease. 

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Dancers embrace cold 

Ahead of competing in the open Irish reel dancers at the Otago Centre 110th Annual 

Championship Competitions were (from left) Bridget Karton (26), of Tauranga, Brooke Smith 

(21), of Twizel, Angus Hendry (27), of Tauranga, Britney Moore (21), of Christchurch, Lucy Moore 

(19), of Wellington, and Leah Maw (16), of Ashburton. PHOTO PETER MCINTOSH 

2488443 

Highland Dancers out of Ashburton braved 

Dunedin's brisk winter weather at the 

weekendalongside New Zealand’sreigning 

highland dancechampion, Angus Hendry. 

Leah Maw, of Ashburton,and former 

Ashburtonsiblings Britneyand LucyMoore 

wereamong those competing at the Piping& 

Dancing Association of NewZealand Otago 

Centre 110th annual championships as 

temperatures dipped to single digits. 

‘‘Dancing is meant to becold though,’’ Mr 

Hendry, of Tauranga said. 

‘‘It comes from Scotlandand Ireland.’’ 

The South Island, particularly the lower 

half, wasquite dominant in highland dancing 

and the levelofcompetition at theDunedin 

championships wasparticularly high because 

dancers often used the annual eventasa 

warmup fornationals, just six weeksaway, he 

said. 

Nevertheless, there was afamily vibe among 

the120 dancers competing at Otago Boys’ High 

School, because manyofthe top dancers grew 

up competing against one another. 

‘‘You knoweveryone because youall travel 

around to different competitions. 

‘‘Everyone I’m dancing withI’ve known for 

most of my life. Everyone getsalong well it’s 

very friendly.’’ 

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Volunteers busy at hatchery 

Volunteers at the McKinnon’s 

Creek salmon hatchery at 

Rangitata have recently been 

hard at it for thefinal dayof 

fish strippingand fertilisation 

of this year’s salmon eggs. 

Thefertilisedeggs are 

installed in special incubating 

trays where they remain for 

about 80 days after hatching 

andabsorbing their egg sacs to 

becoming fullyfledged salmon 

fry. 

Chairman PhildeJoux said 

it was abusy timeatthe 

hatchery. 

Once hatched, thefish will 

be kept at the hatchery for 

about ayearbeforebeing 

released back into the 

Rangitata River. 

They will thenspend two 

years at sea growingtoabout 7 

or 8kg under idealconditions, 

before returning to the river 

foranglers to catch. 

Some will return to the 

hatchery to becomebrood 

stockfor the future. 

Mr de Joux saidvolunteers 

at thehatchery were mostly 

retired and enjoyed the 

varietyof tasksrequired to 

operate amodern hatchery. 

Over thepast twoyears, the 

hatchery upgraded its 

biosecurity measures, health 

and safety plansand ahost of 

other requirementstobeable 

to keep operating. 

Volunteers (from left) Dave Chambers, Ray Hill, and Steve de Joux check fish readiness to spawn. 

Thehatchery, which started 

in 2006,enjoys wide support 

from thecommunity and is 

playing its part in providing an 

increasedopportunity for 

anglers to catch asalmon in 

the RangitataRiver. 

Recently it has been 

involved in assistingthe 

Winnemem Wintu tribe of 

North America with genetic 

data from localfish 

populations in conjunction 

with Central South Island Fish 

&Game. 

Mr de Joux said about 221,000 

salmon eggs were under 

incubation atthe hatchery 

which augered well for future 

salmon seasons on the 

Rangitata. 

The next bigfocus would be 

picking over the 221,000 eggs to 

remove any dead ones from the 

incubationtrays. 

It was atimeconsuming job 

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chat andacatchupover the 

winter withour volunteers,he 

said. 

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Mask cards 

People with genuine reasons for 

not wearingafacemaskare now 

abletoaccessanew 

personalised exemption card. 

It’sanew process announced 

lastmonth by Ministerfor Covid 

19 ResponseChris Hipkins and 

Minister for Disability Issues 

CarmelSepuloni. 

“We know thatface masks are 

acrucial part of our defence 

against thespread of Covid19 

and usingthem will continue to 

helpprotect loved ones and save 

lives,” Mr Hipkins said. 

“Thenew process is being 

introducedtomake sure people 

who have genuinereasons for 

not being able to wear amask 

havemore certaintyinbeing 

abletodemonstrate that. 

“Forthe businesscommunity, 

the new cards willmean 

evidence thataperson withthe 

new card is exempt from the 

requirement to wearamask, 

removing uncertainty that 

businesses have been dealing 

with.’’ 

The new cards willbeentirely 

optional –but theywill be legally 

recognised as conclusiveproof 

of aperson’s exemptstatus, 

which the old cards are not. The 

old cards will notbecancelled 

however they will not havethe 

legitimacy of the new cards. 

People willbeabletoapplyfor 

acard through theMinistryof 

Healthwebsite, or via 0800 11 12 

13, anditwillbeissued to them 

digitally or by post. 

Farm wages up 

An averagegrowth of 13 per cent 

in pay packages in the last two 

years is another reason for 

more New Zealanders to 

consideracareerin 

agriculture, Federated 

Farmers president Andrew 

Hoggard says. 

The 2022Federated Farmers 

Rabobank Farm Remuneration 

Report shows sincethe 

2019/2020 survey, weighted 

average incomes in the dairy 

sector have grown 15% to a‘total 

package’ average value of 

$67,251. 

Remuneration is alsoup14% 

to anaverageof$66,859 in the 

sheep andbeefsector andup7% 

to $68,618 in arable. 

‘‘Our survey shows that on top 

of wages addinginotherfactors 

thatmake up thetotalvalueof 

remuneration packages for 

farm staff, such as 

accommodation, meat, firewood 

and KiwiSaver, there’s several 

thousand dollars of extra value 

to workers across all the 

sectors,’’ Mr Hoggard said. 

‘‘Intownsandcities, big 

chunks of workers’ incomeare 

swallowedbyaccommodation 

costs. 

‘‘Butinour dairy sector 75 

percent ofemployers provide 

accommodation for staff, 61%in 

thesheep/beef sectorand 41% 

arable,’’hesaid. 

Thesurvey, carried out by 

independent firm Research 

First, is based on responses 

from 729 employers/farm sector 

businesses of all sizes, covering 

atotal of more than 2200 

employees. 

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Water problems wellknown 

Environment Canterbury has 

come out fighting in response 

to recent criticism of water 

quality by environmental 

groupGreenpeace, sayingit 

has always acknowledgedthe 

extent of the waterquality 

challenge in Canterbury 

waterways. 

ECan science director Dr 

Tim Davie says it was 

Environment Canterbury’s 

science that recognised the 

scale of the problem,which has 

led to significant investment 

from theregional council and 

the community to improve the 

situation. 

“There is no simple, quick fix 

solution. We have called on a 

vast range of scientific 

expertise to help us navigate 

the issue. All thiswork has 

beencapturedinthe 

Canterbury Landand Water 

Regional Plan to which the 

whole community has 

contributed and is continuing 

to implement. This is alongterm 

planthat is gradually 

turning avery large ship 

around,” Dr Davie said. 

“It is ironic that the latest 

Greenpeace salvo against the 

Canterbury community stems 

from aresearch paperbyDr 

Joy thatreliesheavilyon 

Environment Canterbury 

scientific publications for its 

technical analysis,” Dr Davie 

said. 

Lake Clearwater water quality is under investigation. 

“Those Environment 

Canterbury publications 

clearly pointtothe scale of the 

waterquality problem and the 

amount of remediation 

required.” 

ECan chief executiveDr 

Stefanie Rixecker said $60 

million in ratepayermoney 

hadbeeninvested over thelast 

decade in aframework to 

improve water quality 

throughout Canterbury. 

“Limits on theamount of 

nitrogenfarms can leachhave 

been in place since 2012,” she 

said. 

“With the input of our water 

zone committeesand local 

communities, these limits have 

been tightened furtherin 

particular catchments –for 

example, a30per cent 

reduction in nitrogen losses 

from dairy farmsinSelwyn Te 

Waihora by 2022. 

“Farmers are requiredto 

work to industryagreedgood 

managementpractices andto 

have auditable farm 

environment plans. We work 

closely withthe rural 

communityand carried out a 

successfulland use consent to 

farm campaign to ensure 

farmersunderstand and can 

implement these 

requirements. 

“As well as regulatory 

measures, there are many nonregulatory 

actionsthatfarmers 

are taking to make adifference 

to the environment such as 

stock management, precision 

irrigation, riparian planting, 

and restoration of wetlands. 

“We often hear that nothing 

is being done. Thisis insulting 

to the many people in our 

communities, farmers and 

others, who areworking hard 

to improve things,” Dr 

Rixecker said. 

ECancouncil chair Jenny 

Hughey said over the past 

three yearscouncil had 

successfully built on thewater 

quality improvementplatform. 

“We areworking with 

farmerstohelp them 

understand andadheretothe 

rules in ourown plans as well 

as the regulations in the 

Government’s Essential 

Freshwater package,” she said. 

“Farmers who are actively 

working to reduce nutrient 

losses will be well positioned 

as we move towards 

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RST workplace 

assistance 

Mid Canterbury Rural Support 

Trust has been dealingwith an 

influx of employment related 

queries. 

Some of theissues have 

included getting farm workers, 

who do not live on site, basic 

provisions such as toilet and 

wash facilitiesfor break times. 

Mid Canterbury Rural Support 

Trust wellness coordinator 

Frances Beeston said on average 

athird of the calls which had 

been receivedwere employment 

related. 

There was evenadedicated 

0800 rural employment line for 

those with concerns. It is 0800694 

121. 

The trust,along with 

Tavendale and Partners, have set 

up an online employment law 

session next week with tips and 

tricks to help employersand 

their employeesknow legal 

requirements. The free 

NavigatingEmployment Issues 

webinar, will take place via Zoom 

on June 14, from 6pm to 7pm. 

The meeting log in details are 

on the trust’s Facebook page. 

‘‘We’ll talk about real life 

scenarios and situations, and 

equip you with practical tools to 

understand your rights and 

requirements,’’ Ms Beeston said. 

‘‘We’re wanting both sides to 

know what support is available 

and how to go about looking after 

our rural teams.’’ 

Mostfarmershave ahealthy 

working relationshipwith their 

employer or employeeswhich is 

demonstrated by transparent and 

respectful twoway 

communication withina 

contract/agreement satisfying 

both parties. 

However, there are times when 

farming conditions or individual 

stressescreate an unhealthy 

environment. 

Rural Support facilitatorsare 

trained to provide asupportive 

environment so both parties can 

work their way back to the 

previous good working 

relationship, or triage to 

professionals with expertise. 

‘‘Ourexperienced team of 

facilitators are rural peoplewith 

local knowledge who have faced 

the challenges that rural life 

brings.’’ 

The Mid Canterbury trust 

covers the Mid Canterbury area 

between the Rakaia and 

Rangitata rivers. 

For other assistance, they can 

be contacted on 0800 787254. 

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Sector investment fund 

An investmentfund could be 

on the cards to get more 

arablegrowers outofthe 

commodity rut. 

Thefund was briefly 

outlined by Foundation for 

Arable Research (FAR) chief 

executive Alison Stewart at 

the recentWomen in Seed 

Forum in Christchurch. 

Dr Stewartsaid the time 

was fast approaching for 

growers to come together and 

make big changes. 

Growers werebasically 

producingingredientsfor a 

domestic commoditymarket 

and would only everget a 

commodity price. 

They neededtohave more 

ownership —in either a 

unique germplasm, attribute, 

technologyorprocessing— 

that could preferablybe 

exported,she said. 

Shesaid growers were now 

telling FAR it might be time to 

take arisk at asector level. 

FAR’s board and 

management team realised if 

they wanted growers to try 

something new theyhad to 

look at completely new ideas 

about how FARcould support 

theindustry,she said. 

‘‘Weare justintheprocess 

of taking to our neighbours 

perhaps the ideaofsettingup 

an investmentfund to drive 

new commercial business 

opportunitiesinthe arable 

Dr Alison Stewart 

sector forthe benefit of arable 

growers. 

‘‘That’s quite challenging.’’ 

She said high prices were 

justablipand growers had to 

promote their products to 

consumers to add value and 

diversify into new markets, 

crops and productsortry 

something completely 

different. 

‘‘We can’t just keep doing 

what we’re doing because we 

are going to have abigchunk 

of people whoare justgoing to 

say this is too hard andit’s just 

notmaking enoughmoney.’’ 

Growers only get 10 cents 

froma$1 loaf of bread andthe 

samefor a$3.50 loafsodon’t 

see addedvalue in the 

existing supply chain model. 

She said the sector had 

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many challenges andwas 

being swamped with 

government legislation for 

environmental, fresh water 

and greenhouse gas 

compliance. 

Newpests had arrivedatthe 

same timeas‘‘pretty much the 

harvestfrom hell’’ for most 

grain and seed growing areas. 

Thishad resultedin 

production losses —about 

22% declineinwheat and 

maize, 30% in clover andsome 

of the pea crops were a 

disaster,with ryegrassand 

seed either down in 

production or quality. 

The silver lining of 

increaseddemand from lower 

supply was that growerswho 

earned $420 atonne for 

milling wheat lastyear were 

now getting $650/t and barley 

feed had gonefrom $394/t to 

$555/t. 

However,the arablesector 

couldn’t take credit for turning 

this around, it wasn’tstrategic, 

planned or sustainable. 

Rising prices for fuel, 

fertilisers, machinery, and the 

cost of living might notmake 

farmers any more money 

because input prices were 

‘‘going throughthe roof’’. 

Growershad to know their 

true cost of production and all 

of their overheads before 

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39 

Ashburton Lions 

The meeting was held 1st June at Hotel 

Ashburton, and marks the changeover point 

towards our new President and Board for the 

coming year. Outgoing President Roger welcomed 

all to the meeting and read the 

apologies, including from the District Governor 

Christine Stewart. 

A ceremony of remembrance for Lions 

who passed during this last year is to be held 

at the Aorangi Funeral Services inTimaru on 

Sunday 12th June at 10.30am, which will 

include lunch paid for by the Club. Those 

honoured will include our own Rex Whiting 

and Peter Gibson and the Club has secured 

two spaces: members who wish to attend 

please contact ex-President Roger. 

Graham Edge was pleased to announce a 

donation to the Lloyd Morgan Charitable Trust 

in the name of Peter Gibson in recognition of 

his long and distinguished service. 

The Edwin von Tunzelmann Leadership 

Trophy was awarded to Barney Parsons for 

his contributions to the club including the very 

successful playhouse raffle. 

Entertainment for the evening was provided 

by the undeniably talented young Molly 

Harrison, the 13-year-old winner of the Junior 

Country Rock category at 2021 Gold Guitars 

at Gore. Molly sang a selection of stirring 

melodies including the old favourite The 

Tennessee Waltz and was given heartfelt 

thanks on behalf of the Club by member 

Graham Smith, who used to teach her. For 

those who missed the performance, Molly 

sings monthly at the MSA Ashburton. 

The toast to Lions International was given 

by Vice President Max Cawte. Max spoke of 

how each of the seven Lions Clubs in the 

District are both supporters of their local 

communities and products of them, reflecting 

the differing characteristics of the areas they 

spring from. Evoking the lyrics of Gary 

Portnoy’s theme for the US show Cheers,Max 

said that Lions truly is the place ‘where 

everybody knows your name’. 

President Roger was pleased to give 

3-chevron awards to Stuart Dunlop and Barry 

Vessey for 35 years long service, and to 

Roger Paterson 

Lindsey Telfer for 15 yearslong service. 

FVDGE Garth Bateup was pleased to give 

aMelvin Jones Fellowship Award to Mike 

Hanham in recognition of 50years of 

outstanding service to the community. 

Amongst many other accomplishments Mike 

has served two termsasClub President in 

1986-87and 2010-11. 

Outgoing President Roger Paterson read 

aprécis of the President’sReport for 2021-22, 

atumultuousyear in whichwehave 

contended not only with COVID-19moving 

into the community,but also flooding and the 

slumpingofthe Ashburton Road Bridge. 

Althoughseveral tea meetings were cancelled 

for the protection of our members Ashburton 

Lions continued to support our community 

throughout, including the distribution of 

$57,000toassist several organisations that 

Lions support. 

Standing in for the District Governor who 

sadly could not attend, Graham Edge inducted 

the incomingPresidentManny Sim and VP 

Max Cawte and introduced this year’sBoard. 

Pakeke Lions Charity Market 

The AshburtonPakekeLions Charity 

Market was held the weekend of 28 and 29 

May. The Lions had been collecting donations 

inthe spring of 2021, but the Charity Market 

had to be postponed from January becauseof 

covid. As soon as the covid “traffic light” turned 

orange it was all go. The Lions transported the 

stored goods to the empty Murney building in 

West Stusing trucks very generously loaned 

by AtoBRentals. They started onTuesday 

and by Thursday the building was full to the 

brim. More than 70 trestle tables were moved 

in and there was alarge area set aside for 

furniture. When the doors opened at 9am 

Saturday there were more than 200 people 

queued waiting to enter and there was a 

steady stream of customers right through 

Saturday and Sunday. 

Afeature of the Pakeke Charitable market 

is the large amount of help provided by the 

Lady Members and Lions Ladies Social 

Members. The Ladies look after the china and 

fine china, the kitchen ware, the bric-a-brac 

and novelty items, soft furnishings, and 

paintings. Last but not least they run the cake 

table and support all those working on the 

preparation days with an endless supply of 

scrumptious sandwiches and baking for our 

morning and afternoon teas. The event could 

not work without their efforts. 

The takings over the two days were 

around $13,500. This will help fund the 

Pakeke Lions Club Charitable Trust which 

helps many local charities and charitable 

causes. 

Winchmore Rural Women 

Ladies Dinner hosted by WinchmoreRural 

Women 

Wednesday 15th June 2022 at Winchmore 

Hall from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. 

Presentation and cooking demo by 

Chantelle Quinn from Twenty-Four Catering. 

Chantelle will also provide the evening 

meal. Cost $30-00. 

Please register your interest by phone or 

text by 8th June to Lisa Williams 3036581, 

Steph Butchard 0211242665. 

Ashburton Writers’ Group 

The Annual General Meeting of the 

Ashburton Writers’ Group was held recently. 

After the minutes and financial report were 

read, the President gave her report for the 

year 31 March 2022. 

The election of officers was held and 

resulted as follows:President –JulieFechney, 

Vice-President –Julie Sergeant, Secretary/ 

Treasurer–RaeMagson. 

The meeting concluded and the monthly 

meeting was held. The quotation was supplied 

by Coby – 

“Writing is the best way to talk without 

being interrupted”. 

The assignment was “Diary Entering Day 

52 on aDeserted Island”. Members wrote of 

no boats, long holiday,signs of life, global 

warming,happy birthday,mosquitos, my 

companion, sun bathing, long hot days and 

taste of terror. 

Details of the Short Story Competition 

were finalised, closing date to be 26 August 

2022. 

Members are grateful for the grants 

received from the Rotary Club of Ashburton 

and Creative Communities. 

The June assignment is “The Uninvited 

Guest”. 

Visitors are welcome, please phone Rae 

at 308 8927 or go to our Facebookpage. 

Altrusa Club Press Report June 2022 

At our recentChangeover Dinner held at 

the AshburtonBowlingClub facilitywe 

inducted our new Boardfor the Altrusa year. 

Our new President, Kathleen Bowman, 

introduced the ten-strong 2022-2023 Board of 

Officers. 

The District Fifteen (New Zealand) Zoom 

Conference washeld in May. Awards showed 

Ashburton placed in the Literacy category 

(Letha H. Brown) for our “Literacy Across the 

Generations” project; the Community Handson 

Service category (Mamie L. Bass) for our 

CommunityFoot Clinic, and the June Garth 

Memorial Trophy Governor’s Award. 

AshburtonMSA PetanqueClub 

This coming Sundayweare holding the 

Club Over 70s and Under 70s Competition 

which is usually apopular and competitive day 

to be part of. 

It had been planned to hold this later in the 

month but the date was clashingwith the MSA 

AGM, hence we brought it forward. 

We have removed acorner garden on one 

of the pistes recently whichwill be shingled 

and the seatingextended along the back 

fence. 

String lines are also beinggiven some 

attention. Colin and Peter are now looking 

after the pisteswhich should bring somemore 

consistencytothe state of the playing area, 

with the shingle more evenly spread. 

Along with our driveway signs and flags, 

we are soon to receive caps with our logo on 

them which will provide even more promotion 

for our Club. 

Oceania Petanque Tournament: NZ is 

sending ateam to this eventinTahitii in 

September. 

The team is made up of 4men and 4 

women. Our very own Richard Browne has 

beenselected as the first emergency for the 

men's section. Well done Richard,great effort. 

Remember you are most welcome to 

come and watch competition games, and also 

to join us in play on any Tuesday, Thursday or 

Saturday at 1pm, at 115 Racecourse Road. 

Equipment and tuitionare available. 

Ashburton Astronomy Group 

The Ashburton Astronomy Group met on 

Tuesday 31st of May. Alistair Perkins gave a 

talk on the Apollo project and Apollo 16 which 

had recently had its 50 anniversary. 

Alistair had apull apart modeltoshow us 

how the Saturn Vand all it carried was all fitted 

in. He told us that like all the moonlanding 

missions Apollo 16 had its hiccup. 

We had anotherplanet viewing session in 

the early hours on aSundaymorning. 

We had asession of telescopeviewing at 

some objects we don't usually get to have a 

look at and on the 3rd of June we had the 

public viewing night. 

The sky was clear and there was no bright 

moon. 

The conditions were perfectand agood 

sized group came along for alook. 

If you have apassion for Astronomyand 

would like to learnabout it, our meetings are 

on thelast Tuesday night of the month in 

Menorlue at Ashburton College. 

For further information contact Alistair 308 

9219 or Ken 308 9203. 

RESULTS 

Ashburton Golf Club 

Saturday 4/6/2022 Competition: 3rd 

Round club championship qualifier 

Radius Care Winner over the Field: Brad 

Fallaver 85-17-68 

2nd Pete Morrison 69, 3rd Lynn Small 69, 

Other good nett scores were; Ken Clucas 70, 

Brendon Davidson 72, Hayden McMillan 72, 

Josh Coyle 72, Don McQuarters 73, Matt Tait 

73, Matt Fallaver 73, Nathan Sevens 74, Jeff 

Hewitt 74, Royce Jamieson 74, Robbie Bell 

74, George Brown 74, Terry Molloy 75 &Paul 

May 75, Two’s: Craig Davies, Pete Morrison, 

Charlie Alexander &Adrian Hopwood, Best 

Gross: 0-18 Jeff Hewitt 73, Best Gross: 

19-36+ Ken Clucas 91 

Hole 4# Value Plus: Nick Rattray, Hole 8# 

3Stooges (Brown Bombers): Brad Fallaver, 

Hole 12# South Island Seed Processing & 

Storage Co: Dylan Stoddart, Hole 14# Ashburton 

Golf Club: Sue Hastie 

Hole 6# Hamish Niles Shout: Jeff Hewitt, 

Hole 9# Ton’s Thai: Gaby Jansen, Birdie 

Jackpot Hole No 5# 

Nett Eagle Jackpot Hole No 1#, Tinwald 

Tavern Bonus Spot Prize: Grieg Sparrow 

HARVEY BAKEHOUSE 9Hole Competition, 

3rd Round club championship qualifier, 

1st: Harvey Bakehouse Winner: Jenny Matthews 

36 nett, 2nd Stewart Bennett 38 nett, 

3rd Terry O’Reilly 38 nett, 4th Gordon Clinton 

39 nett. 

Ashburton Golf Club 9Hole 

Last week's winners of the Sega Golf Best 

Net (also Q3 for Club Champs) were Jenny 

Matthews (32) followed by Stewart Bennett & 

Gordon Clinton (33). Smith &Church Gobblers 

were scored by Jenny Matthews &Stewart 

Bennett. The previous week Neil Gibbs also 

scored aSmith &Church Gobbler. Today we 

will play Hotel Ashburton R4 Heather Smith 

Stableford and on 16th June, Netherby 

Pharmacy Russian Roulette Stableford. 

Mid -Canterbury Social Wheelers 

4th June 22 .23riders. 1st. Nick Grijns 27m 

32s. 2nd. John Uden 27m 35s. 3rd. Mark 

Smitheram 27m 36s. 4th. Andrew Shepherd 

30m 07s. 5th. Ryan Gallagher 34m 06s. 6th. 

Roger Wilson 30m 05s. 7th. Debbie Skinner 

34m 06s. 8th. Jack Gorrie 32m 04s. 9th. 

Michael Gallagher 24m 46s. F/T. 10th .Dave 

Knight 24m 47s. 2ff/t. 11th. Monique Brake 

24m 47s 3f/t. 12th. Don Sutton 26m 29s. 13th. 

Michelle Davidson 26m 30s. 14th. Paul Brake 

26m 31s. 15th.Doug Coley 26m 32s. 16th. 

Brent Hudson 32m 13s. 17th. Kaylib Gorrie 

24m 56s 4f/t. 18th. Richard Kirwan 26m 38s. 

19th. Ross Templeton 26m 39s. 20th. Kenny 

Johnston 32m 20s. 21st. Dave Shurrock 35m 

01s. 22nd. Andy Skinner 32m 44s. 23rd. 

Katherine Gorrie 32m 45s. 

Tinwald Cycling U17 Development 

5th June 22. Open 800m Time Trial .1st. 

Jack Gorrie 1m 29s. 2nd. Oscar Gorrie 1m 

53s. 2nd.= Charlotte Neal 1m 53s. 3rd. Nick 

Dalley 2m 26s. Graded Results. A.1st. Jack 

Gorrie. B. 1st Oscar Gorrie. 1st.= Charlotte 

Neal. D. 1st. Nick Dalley. Open 3.4km 

Handicap. 1st. Jack Gorrie 6m 13s. 2nd. 

Oscar Gorrie 7m 37s. 3rd. Charlotte Neal 7m 

47s. 4th. Nick Daley 10m 23s. Graded 

Results. A. 1st. Jack Gorrie. B. 1st. Oscar 

Gorrie, 2nd. Charlotte Neal. C. 1st. Nick 

Dalley, Teams 1.2km. 1st. Charlotte Neal & 

Oscar Gorrie 3m 43s. 2nd. Nick Dalley &Jack 

Gorrie 4m 16s.Next Week is the Tinwald 

"Rollin Plains "Mini Tour ,atWakanui (12th 

June 22) good luck to all. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

MondayEvening –May 30th, B&CLadder 

N/S 1st Annie Lee &Averil Leckey, 2nd 

Anne Gilbert & Ruth Logan, 3rd Karen 

Chettleburg &Amanda Evans 

E/W 1st Bev Blair &David Fisher, 2ndJohn 

FRickard &Derek Prebble, 3rd Allison &Chris 

Lovelock 

Tuesday Evening –May 31st ALadder 

1st Val Palmer &Ian Doel, 2nd Rewa Kyle 

&Mary Buckland, 3rd Peter Wilson &Alan 

Wright, 4th Eric & Wendy Parr, 5th Jim & 

Audrey Rooney, 6th= Mike Holdaway &Leigh 

Wackrow and Kay Robb & Rosemary 

McLaughlin 

Wednesday Afternoon -June 1st, Valetta 

Trophy, 1st Mervyn Jones &Johnny Wright, 

2nd Rosemary McLaughlin &Judith Edmond, 

3rd Rewa Kyle &Trish Downward, 4th Mary 

Buckland &Trish Small, 5th Jeanette Lovett & 

Jill Browne, 6th Pat Jordan &Peter Wilson 

Thursday Evening –June 2nd, 2rds 

1st Mary Buckland &Trish Downward, 2nd 

Jim Rooney &Eric Parr, 3rd Maryke Blignault 

&Peter Wilson, 4th Kay Robb &Wendy Parr, 

5th Val Palmer &Johnny Wright, 6th Maree 

Moore &Trish Small. 

Elgin Smithfield Road 

Bare land opportunity 

Offering 3.372 hectares (more orless) in two titles, this opportunity isnot one to be missed. 

The freehold titles are made up of 1.34 hectares (more orless) and 2.02 hectares (more 

or less) and are available topurchase separately or together. Situated between Smithfield 

and Seafield Roads, dual access is available maximising potential building options. 

Atwo-bay pole shed and storage shed with two horse loose boxes are 

located onthe larger title. Established hedging provides excellent shelter, 

while the pasture has been historically used for making hay. 

Close totown amenities, Netherby School and the Netherby shops, this bare land block is 

afantastic opportunity for those wanting to build, upsize or move closer totown. 

Contact today for more information. 

bayleys.co.nz/5518597 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed6Jul 2022, 201 West Street, Ashburton 

View by appointment 

Mike Preston 027 430 7041 | mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 

Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 | simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

SATURDAY 11TH JUNE 

64 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 10:00-10:30am 2 1 2 AHB30259 

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

177 Harland Street,Tinwald 11:00-11:30am 3 1 3 AHB30311 

4Smitheram Street,Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 3 1 1 AHB30309 

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13 Millibrook Place, Tinwald 

OurVendors instructions saySELL-bring us an Offer!!! 

*Family home in cul-de-sac 

*Spacious Kitchen with pantry and lots of storage 

*Sunnyliving with gas fire, heat pump and HRV 

*Huge master bedroom with ensuite 

*Large double garage with internal access 

*Patio, courtyard and terraced lawns 

*Bathroom features 2person spa bath and sauna 

This property is truly one of akind!!!! 

ForSale 

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027 290 6606 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30244 

Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

64 Melcombe Street, Tinwald 

*1950’s brick home, well maintained 

*Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge 

*Aluminium windows single glazed 

*Fullyenclosed conservatory and Fabulous sunnydeck 

*Separate toilet, laundry &bathroom 


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Cheryl Fowler 

0274 612 614 

48 Hakatere Drive, Ashburton 

Get hookedwith the Hakatere lifestyle, fishing, relaxing, fresh 

air and your own little spot ofparadise. This is Hakatere Beach. 

Located in the upper Hakatere area, this freehold property 

could be the beginning or re-start of your own home 

experience. This home has come onto the market in an as is 

condition. It is arenovators dream with good bones. 

rwashburton.co.nz/AH30263 


SetDate of Sale 

closing 14 June 2022, at 

2:00pm 

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2 1 1 

Lynne Bridge 

027 410 6216 

Agent on Site 

177 Harland Street, Tinwald 

3 1 3 

63 Glassworks Road, Ashburton 

*Bright new kitchen with all important storage. 

*Doubled glazed and fully insulated with healthyhome tick 

*Compliant wood burner 2012 and HRV 

*Double garage and carport and 2garden sheds 

*986 m2 back section with heaps of access forvehicles 



SetDate of Sale 

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4:00pm (unless sold prior) 

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ChrissyMilne 

027 290 6606 

Right now -Agreat opportunity exists to secure centrally located 

flat rural building sites currently undergoing subdivision. These exclusive 

sun soaked lots provide both privacy and aquiet return to 

nature. Your choice ofeither 4350sqm or 4970sqm, all within easy 

access to local facilities. Fully serviced siteswith 3phase power, 

water &communications to each site boundary. 



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BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

Mike Grant ncre 

021 272 0202 

Kim Miller 

Sales Consultant 

027 236 8627 

Denise Russell 


027 432 9717 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 

Cheryl Fowler 


027 461 2614 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

ShirleyFitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Carey VonLubke 

Property Manager 

027 697 6948 

Armand vander Eik 


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Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Mike Grant ncre 


021 272 0202 

BruceMcPherson 


027 438 4250 

Denise McPherson 


027 242 7677 

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

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ASHBURTON 

Opportunity awaits! 

Enjoy the tranquillity and lifestyle living on offer with 

this 1ha block just minutes from Ashburton. This very 

spacious property consists of five or more bedrooms, 

two bathrooms and two living areas. The three 

heatpumps and log burner connected to six 

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Plenty of garaging with alargerumpusroom above, 

plus agoodsized workshop area. 

Many outdoor features...too many to mention, so call 

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5 2 4 

$899,000 GST Inclusive 

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M 027 433 9695 

E stephen.watson@pggwrightson.co.nz 

DUNSANDEL 

Entry Level Lifestyle 

This is an exciting opportunity to live the good life! 

Just 13kms from Dunsandel, is this perfectly placed, 

well sheltered and off the grid 10.03ha lifestyle block 

complete with home, double garage with attached 

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existing home has three good size bedrooms with 

double storage, open plan living which is west facing 

so plenty of afternoon sun and heated with aheat 

pump and log burner. The block is already separated 

into eight paddocks complete with troughs. 

3 1 2 

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M 021 0752 180 

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ALLENTON 

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 

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couldask for and more! The covered and heated 

swimming pool, tennis courts and games room are 

the icing on the cake! Three car garaging (including 

carport), aprivate well and composting station, all on 

a1383m2 private, secure section. 

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ROLLESTON 

Large family home in agreat location! 

Get more house for your money with this very 

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situated in aquiet location but within walking 

distance to all amenities. The property possesses 2 

living areas, open plan dining and kitchen, master 

bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite and 

large double garage with workbenches. An added 

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access from the master suite and lounge, with plenty 

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M 021 0752 180 

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7CHAPMAN STREET 2 2 4 

RAKAIA BUSINESS CENTRE 

An entrylevel solid investment. Large 2023m2 

opportunity on offer in 2 titles, original 

old home &alarge work shop with apit + 

upstairs storage. With mod. interior you can 

rent or use asoffice space. BEO $689,000 

All offers considered after Wednesday, 08 

June 2022 2pm. 

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Agent 

Julie Srhoy 021 354 885 

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. Call me today! 

BEO $629,000 

45 TANCRED STREET 4 1 6 

HOME W/ GARAGING +SUBDIVISION 

Two titles, O/p kitchen, dining, &lounge. Mod 

4 bdrm, HRV, Updated throughout, Wood 

burner, Subdivision potential up to 6(subject 

to survey), Shed with facilities/sleep out, 

Storage Shed/Garage up to 6. BEO $689,000 

All offers considered after Wednesday, 08 

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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. Call today 

for aprivate viewing! BEO $519,000 

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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 

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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. Separate large 

garage with loads of storage. BEO $339,000 

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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) 

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SALE BY DEADLINE 

21 CHURCH STREET 3 1 - 

DO THE MAHI GET THE TREATS 

•3bedrooms •1Bathroom with shower & 

bathtub! •Separate toilet •Spacious &O/P 

plan kitchen & dining. • Back yard space, 

would make for great outdoor entertaining 

area! For Sale by Deadline closing on Friday, 

17 June 2022 at 4pm (unless sold prior). All 

offers considered. 

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Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

51 MAYFIELD KLONDYKE ROAD 

PICTURESQUE VIEWS LIFESTYLE SECTION 

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

min to Mayfield shops •26min to Ashburton 

Set back from the road with shared 

driveway, the spectacular property covers 2 

sections of flat land &positioned for the sun 

&Mountains. Opportunity to subdivide down 

to 4000m2 (subject to survey). PBN 

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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) 

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Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

Julie Srhoy 

Sales &Listings 

021 354 885 

Manu Otene 

Sales &Listings 

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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. 

TomSainsbury–SnapchatDue Live 

Sunday12th June 7-30pm 

Alltickets GA $69* 

He’s hitting the road with his brand new 

showSnapchatDude Live! and no stone 

will be leftunturned in his quest to poke 

fun at New Zillunders.Famous fortaking 

the mickey out of politicians like Paula 

Bennett and Simon Bridges,aswellas 

his lifeasGingerbread the cat, Tomwill 

certainly make youlaugh. 

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 overenthusiasmleads 

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. 

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SERVICE ADVISOR 

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WANTED 

CLAAS Harvest Centre, 

located in Tinwald, is 

seeking to fill the following 

full time roles. 

Service Advisor. A customer 

service and communication 

superstar with a 

mechanical background 

who will be supported by the 

service team to ensure jobs 

are effectively scheduled, 

allocated and closed off. 

Experienced Agricultural 

Mechanic. Inspect, diagnose 

and repair faults and 

malfunctions on market 

leading agricultural machinery. 

Repair and replace 

defective parts and positively 

contribute towards a 

great service team. 

Competitive remuneration 

and great company benefits 

on offer. 

Business 

Opportunity 

Ashburton Holiday Park and Lodge Managers 

This24-month contract will providethe successful contractorsthe opportunity 

to manageand grow theoperationofthe Ashburton Holiday Park and Lodge. 

If you have acombination of practical and business skills with ahospitality or 

tourismbackground then we’d love to hear from you. 

Applications closeonSunday,19June2022. 

For more information about these 

roles or to apply online visit our 

websitewww.ashburton.dc.govt.nz 

Our current COVID-19 Management 

Policy requires the successful 

candidate tohave had at least two 

vaccinations against COVID-19. 

Please apply by 

contacting Steve on 

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers 

027-622-9900. 

Email: 

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Mayfieldand Districts Lions 

areconducting a 

CLEARING SALE 

for 

BW&NEQuantock, 113TaitsRoad,Ashburton 

Saturday18Juneat10am 

Cash only (EFTPOS available) 

No GST 

Vehicles,Workshop,Sundries &Sausage Sizzle 

Contact: John Harrison 027 226 2964 

GregCook 027 229 9376 

Barry Quantock (03) 308 0137 

Vehicles 

International Truck -AB110 1964 (Restored), John DeereTractor -19634010 

(Loader), MF 35 

Implements 

Kuhn MowerGDM 800, JDBaler 214T,JDBaler 24T,JDBaler 214T (Parts -Knotter 

Frames &Needles), Bamford Rake, PZ4Rotor Rake /Tedder, PZMower, JD9 

Mower, JD 39 Mower, IH Petrol Power Unit +Spare Head, Tandem Trailer, Atlas 

Compressor, Klough Cultivator 16’, Klough Cultivator Parts /Frame, IH6Furrow 

Plough 12”,Reed &GrayHBB 5Furrow, Duncan Swamp 4Furrow, Klough 5Furrow, 

6Ton Trailer, Spray Tank &Boom, Morrison Triplex Reel Mowers x2,JDRide On, 

RotaryHoe -Howard(Garden) 

Sundries &Parts 

Workshop Hydraulic Crane, Welders x4,Workshop Tools, Industrial Grinder 3 

Phase,Bench Grinders,Bolts, Stihl ChainsawA34 +Long Bar &Chain, Leaf Blower, 

Paint, Hedge Trimmer, Weed Eater, Floor Jack, Reel Mower 12”, Reel Mower 20”, 

Compressor, Sandblasting Gun &Helmet, Cut Off Saw, Hydraulic Rams 90 cm 

(New), JD Ram 30cm, Garden Tools, Outdoor Furniture, Clothes Dryer, Fridges, 

Fuel Containers, Load Binders, Strops, Water Tank 3200 Ltrs, Daihatsu Cab, 

Daihatsu Chassis,Daihatsu x2GearBox &Parts (4 Speed +Overdrive)+Radiator 

&Motor, 6Cylinder BMC Austin Wolseley Engines, Austin /Wolseley Gear Boxs 

&Overdrive, Austin /Worlseley Parts, MK IV Zephyr Rear Axle Assembly +Front 

Suspension, Austin A110 Diff&Wheels,Worseley Chassis &Wheels,Austin A110 

Front Suspension, Austin 7Gear Box, TopLinks, Chains, Endless Chain, 2xHead 

Lights for TD9 /18, 2xFuel Pumps, MFFuel Tanks, Snow Chains, C-Dax Garden 

Sprayer, Hydraulic ControlValves &Tank, Pony Saddle &Bridle, Robin Generator, 

Corrugated Iron, Electric Fence Reels, Electric Fence Standards, JDQuick Hitch, 

Grease Bucket (ex TD18), Cummins 6Cylinder Engine (Parts Only), Aluminium 

Dingy 8’,Stock Crates (Trailer), 4xEye Beams (90 x180 x6metres), Netting,Wire, 

Truck Decks, Standards &Posts, Portable Yards (Sheep), Lounge Suite, Extending 

Dining Table &Chairs,Sideboard, Cabinet and Household Sundries 

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JobOpportunities 

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 

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GARAGE SALES 

★★★ 

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 11 

JUNE 9AM-1PM Good quality 

household items incl.Single mattress/base, 

Dehumidifier, 

Bernina 830 sewing machine inc. 

Walking Foot, Weight Bench, 

Rocking horse, Rubber stamps/ 

craft bits, Women's clothing, 

Dive bag, M/L 6mm Wetsuit, 

BCD, Fins, etc Cash only. Sign @ 

Harrison/Cavendish 

POULTRY 

JUNE Sale. Female Muscovy 

white ducks, born October 

2021 -8months, started to 

lay, free range. Pekin Bantam 

roosters. Hinds area. 

Please call Heather on 027 

244 1102. 

LPG Cylinder Filler, 

Relief Driver,Yardman 

Full timeVacancy 

Monday–Friday 

We arelooking forateam member to joinour small 

yetlong establishedprominentAshburtonbased 

company. 

Tasks include, but arenot limited to: 

• LPG cylinderfilling 

• LPG cylinder delivery, commercial and residential 

• General yard duties including pump repairs, 

variety ofretail sales (LPG &welding equipment, 

pumps etc) 

To be considered for this position, youwill be required 

to havethe following skills: 

• Hold aFull Class 1Licencewith good drivinghistory 

• DG&FEndorsements would be anadvantage yet 

can provide assistance toobtain 

• Basic written and computer skills 

• Engineering related knowledge would be an 

advantage 

• Goodcustomer serviceinteraction 

• Good understanding of Health and Safety 

procedures 

• Physically fit and reliable 

• Remuneration and employment terms to be 

arranged dependentonsuccessful applicant 

• Willingtoundertake adrug test 

• Must be a NZ citizen or hold NZ permanent 

residency 

• Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination maybe required 

To apply,pleasedeliver your CV or contact 

Daryl Cates on 0274 323 214 or 

BrendonMolloy on 0274 364 466 

forfurther details 

ARTHUR CATES 

LIMITED 

26 McNally Street,RiversideIndustrial,Ashburton. 

Phone 03 308 5397 2488676 

2481142 

FacilitySupport Team Leader 

Leadtheteamwhoprovidescateringandcleaningservicesto ourorganisation. 

You’ll naturally be a people person who copes well with last-minute changes 

or requests, and will sethighstandards forthe team. 

FacilitySupport Assistant 

Keep our council facilitiesclean and tidy forour visitorsand locals alike. 

Expressions of interest are now open for aFacility Support Assistant. The 

successful applicantwill be responsiblefor ensuring aconsistently highlevel 

of cleanliness at councilfacilities, including thelibrary, main council building 

and the Ashburton ArtGallery and Museum. 

If you are reliable, able to perform these duties and pride yourself on 

completing taskstoahighstandard, we want to hear from you. 

Applications forthese roles close on Sunday,12June2022. 

Lifeguards 

We have both full-time and part-time lifeguard positions available now for 

individualswhoare attentiveand who canwork well in ateamenvironment. 

Full training provided. 

If youare 16 or older,able to swim 200m under six minutes, andhold or are 

willing to obtain aPool Lifeguard PractisingCertificate, we wouldliketohear 

from you please. 

SeniorLifeguard 

We arelookingfor aSeniorLifeguardwho willhave avaried role supporting 

the Aquatics and Stadium Manager with the day-to-day operations of the 

Aquatics team. 

You will beaproven team leader or experienced Lifeguard and you will 

actively supervise the aquatics facilities whilst motivating and mentoring the 

Lifeguards on duty. Youwill need to be an excellent communicator and have 

the abilitytomakesound decisions under pressure. 

Applications forthese roles close on Thursday,16June2022. 

Group Fitness Instructors 

Areyou passionate about healthand fitness and enjoy helping others to reach 

their goals? 

We’re looking for anumber of part-time Group Fitness Instructors todeliver 

awide spectrum of fitness classes. Classes include a45-minute aerobic and 

anaerobicRevolutionclass on Tuesdays and Thursdaysat5:30pm,a45-minute 

barbell Body Pump classonMondays at 5:30pmand a45-minuteAquafit class 

at 10am and 12:15pm on Fridays which takesplaceinshallow anddeep water. 

Applications forthis role closes on Sunday 19, June 2022 

For more information about these roles or to apply online visit our 

websitewww.ashburton.dc.govt.nz 

Our current COVID-19 Management 

Policy requires the successful candidate 

to have had at least two vaccinations 

against COVID-19. 

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers 

WANTED TO BUY 

YAMAHA Tyros 5Keyboard. 

Phone 027 605 9801. 

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. 

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. 

SELL 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

2468593 

SHOTGUN -12gauge pump, 

2barrells. Gun bags. Army 

webslings. Gun books. Gun 

digests. Shooters bibles. 

Gun safe. Factory Falcon 

books, XR/XC. Electric 

Chainsaw. Phone 021 1401 

392. 

SELL 

LPG REFILLS 

9kg cylinders 

$28.50 

Anysizecylinder filled 

17 Grey St,Ashburton 

Phone 307 2707 

2470268




Salesperson 

Flooring Department 

Mitre 10MEGA Ashburton has avacancy for a 

Salesperson in the Flooring department. 

The position is full time (40 hours) with a 

TuesdaytoSaturdayroster. 

This is agreat opportunity towork inone 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 require the 

following skills: 

• Must be customer focused 

• Attention to detail essential 

• Good computer skills 

• Excellentcommunication skills 

• Solution focused and self-driven 

• Good team player 

• Physicallyfitasthereissome lifting involved 

• Experience in floorcoverings an advantage, 

however full training will be provided for 

the successful applicant 

In returnweoffer: 

• 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 13th June 2022 

Family Wellbeing 

ServiceCoordinator 

Due tothe retirement ofour current staff member 

we arenow looking to employ acoordinatortoput 

their stamp on this valuable and trusted service 

helping changelives in our community. 

The Family Wellbeing Service places volunteer 

supportworkerswith parents of children aged 0to 

10 years in homes to supportparents with practical 

parenting and household skills with the goal of 

building self-confidence and self-reliance. Weare 

looking foranon-judgemental,empatheticperson 

with the ability tosupport vulnerable families in 

obtaining their goals. This is a well-established 

service that has been operating in the Ashburton 

Districtfor twelveyears. 

Do youhaveexperienceinservicecoordination, 

clientplanning and assessment? 

Are you passionate about improving wellbeing 

and social outcomes forfamilies? 

Are you askilled communicator with excellent 

relationship management? 

Do you have excellent organisational and time 

managementskills? 

Do you have experience in volunteer 

recruitment, supportand retention? 

There’snospecific pre-requisites forthis role,we’re 

just looking for aperson with agreat attitude and 

skills in asimilar or relatedfield. 

Youmay not be experienced in all of the above but 

if you think you have transferable skills we would 

love to hear from you. 

This position is for25hours per week and is based 

in Ashburton 

We offer aflexible,supportive, family friendly work 

environmentwith greatworking conditions. 

To apply for this position please go to the careers 

section of our website 

www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz to view the Job 

Description and download an application form. 

Applications close MondayJune 13th 2022 

Forfurther information please contact 

Anion03308 1395. 

2488231 

2484820 



ASHBURTON COLLEGE 

‘Individual ExcellenceinaSupportive 

Learning Environment’ 

Learning SupportAssistant 

(Mainstream) 

To supportstudents with their learning needs. 

This is afixed-term, term-time only position forthe 

2022 school year,tocommence 

as soon as is practicable. 

Hours: Approximately 26.5 hours per week,tobe 

confirmed with successfulapplicant. 

Employmentisunderthe SupportStaff inSchool’s 

CollectiveAgreement, Grade B. 

Initial paymentstepcommensuratewith experience. 

Applications close noon,Friday10June 2022 

Information package enquiries andapplications 

please contact 

Jodee Ross,Principal’s Secretary 

Phone (03) 308 4193 ext809 

Email: rj@ashcoll.school.nz 

REF:LSA0622 

2487566 

Youth Health Centre 

Coordinator 

We are looking for anew person to coordinate 

Ashburton’s Youth Health Centre. This is an 

exciting hands on role that works directly with 

young people providing the opportunity to 

supportthem with their health and wellbeing.This 

position also involves coordination of the Centre 

providing opportunities to develop and lead 

initiatives to ensureyoung people get the support 

and assistance they need when they need it. The 

drop in centre operates after school from 3:00 to 

5:00 MondaytoFriday. 

Are you passionate about improving health, 

wellbeing and social outcomes foryouth? 

Do you have experience inworking with, and 

alongside,youth? 

Doyouhaveexperienceinservicecoordination? 

Are you agreat communicator with excellent 

relationship skills? 

Do youhaveexcellentorganisational and time 


Your role would be to develop, promote and run 

the service along with developing interagency 

collaboration and partnerships to achieve better 

health outcomes for youth. Youwould bepart of 

awider team of individuals who are passionate 

about improving outcomes for young people 

and would be given the privilege of playing a 

significantroleinthe lives of young people across 

our district. 

There’snospecific pre-requisites forthis role,we’re 

just looking foraperson with agreat attitude and 

skills in asimilar or relatedfield. 

Youmay not be experienced in all of the above but 

if you think you have transferable skills we would 

love to hear from you. 

This position is for20hours per week and is based 

in Ashburton. To apply for this position please go 

to the careers section of 


Description and download an application form. 

Applications close MondayJune 13th 2022 


Ani on 03 308 1395. 

ASHBURTON COLLEGE 

Cricket 1st XI Coach/Manager 

Vacancy: The Ashburton 

College Cricket Club are 

inviting any interested person 

to coach/manage the 

1st XI; the team currently 

play in the Christchurch 

Metro 1st XI Cup Competition; 

we seek someone that 

is keen to be involved with 

player development; this 

role is avoluntary position, 

however some benefits are 

supplied; the role is best 

suited to someone that 

wants to see the game 

grow and give something 

back to the local game. —If 

interested, please email 

dayle@smithseeds.co.nz 

CLEARING SALES 

2484818 

BW and NE Quantock, Saturday, June 18, 

10 a.m.; IH AB110; restored 1963 JD 

4010; Kuhn GDM 800; JD 24T, 214T 

and 214T for parts; PZ 4Rotor Rake 

and T; PZ 210; JD No. 9; JD 39; PTO 

Atlas Compressor; 4Ploughs; 2Triplex 

Mowers; BMC Engine and 

Gearboxes; sundries and parts. — 

Refer to Mayfield Lions Facebook 

Page or B. W. Quantock, phone 

03-308-0137. 

GRAZING 

BROODMARE and or sheep 

grazing wanted. Short or 

long term. Please contact 

027 342 8412. 


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Youth JusticeWorker 

Due toour current staff member moving on from 

Safer Mid Canterbury wenow have the position 

of Youth Justice Worker available. The worker is 

responsible for the delivery of the Community 

Youth Programme, Supervision with Activity and 

SupportedBail,all programmes thatfall under the 

“Fresh Start”package of youth justiceservices. 

Are you passionate about improving life 

outcomes foryoung people? 

Do you have experience inworking with, and 

alongside,young people? 

Are you skilled in working with hard toreach 

young people with multiple complex life 

experiences? 

Are you askilled communicator with excellent 

relationship management? 

Do youhaveexcellentorganisational and time 

 


Do youhave knowledge of and acommitment 

to delivering culturally responsiveservices? 

If youcan answer yestothese questions we would 

love to hear from you. This is ahands on position 

supporting some of our most vulnerable young 

people helping them to achieve positive life 

outcomes. You would be part ofawider team of 

individuals who are passionate about improving 

outcomes for young people and would be given 

the privilege of playing asignificant role inthe 

lives of young people across our district. 

This position is 40 hours per week and covers the 

Ashburton District. We offer aflexible, supportive, 

family friendly work environment with great 

working conditions. 

To apply for this position please go to the careers 

section of our website 


Description and download 

our application form. 


Anion03308 1395. 

Applications close Mondaythe 20th of June. 

FRUIT &PRODUCE 

FRESH Potatoes; Nadine 

and Agria $2.per kg, 10kg 

bags for $15. Phone 03 308 

3195 or 027 531 9103; 81 

Elizabeth Street, Ashburton. 

FIREWOOD 

FIREWOOD - Dry Pine 3m 

$260. or 6m $500. Call 

Simon 021 079 6238. 

TRADE &SERVICES 

ALTERATIONS; Sewing 

mending and trouser hemming, 

curtain alterations 

and curtain making. Call 

Michelle on 027 352 7248 

BUILD work to do? Contact 

Kiwi Building and Maintenance 

Ltd. Alterations, 

Renovations, New builds 

and repairs. Qualified 

Tradesmen. Phone Cawte 

027 418 7955. 

BUILDER : Specialising in 

home renovations and 

repair work. We also do 

decks, fences and retaining, 

plastering and painting, 

gardening, landscaping 

and tree removal. Call 

Gavin 021 267 1979. 

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful 

equipment and fast drying. 

Upholstery, mats and rugs. 

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. 

CONCRETE Services - 

Driveways, paths, patios, 

mowing edging. Decorative 

Concrete Specialist operating 

locally with 30 years 

experience. No job too big 

or small. Contactless service 

offered. Phone Paul 

021 152 1966. 

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication, 

farm equipment 

service and maintenance, 

WOF repairs, machining 

and welding. Odd jobs a 

speciality. Mobile workshop. 

Can Collect. Phone 

Malcolm 0274 754 241. 

FIRE Extinquisher sales and 

servicing. On farm/ 

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

boats/caravans etc. Phone 

Mack at Doors and More on 

027 396 0361. 

FLY control and spider 

proofing. For all your 

domestic and industrial 

pest control needs phone 

AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest 

Control on 03 308 8147 or 

027 432 5447 

FURNITURE Removals. For 

all your household removal 

needs - urban, rural, lifestyle, 

office relocations - 

call Nudges Furniture 

Removals, phone 027 224 

0609. 

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 

LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs. 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

bifold door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call Nigel at 

Doors and More on 027 516 

7104. 

Experienced owner/operator. 

Find us at www. 

supersucker.co.nz or 

phone John Cameron 027 

435 1042. 

CARPET 2YOU -for all your 

flooring needs. Supplier 

and installer of carpet and 

vinyl, re-stretch and repair, 

carpet cleaning. Phone 

Mike Gill 027 491 4210. 

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning, 

servicing Ashburton and 

surrounding districts, $70 

per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on 03 324 2999 

and leave amessage. 

2484817 


CHARLIES Blind Cleaning 

Service -same day service 

and repairs. Charlie can 

supply new blinds and 

racks and will hang drapes. 

Phone 03 307 1936 or 020 

4169 0342. 

CHIMNEY Sweep - for a 

professional service call 

Dan McKerrow, Chimney 

Sweep and Repairs on 021 

118 7580. 

CHIMNEY Sweeping. 

Includes full firebox inspection 

and internal flue 

camera inspection. An 

inspection report can be 

issued on completion. Call 

Allan on 027 209 5026. 

COMPUTER Help - need 

personalised help with 

computer programs, 

backups? Trouble with your 

PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, 

Internet, printer or internet/ 

electronic stuff. Call Frank 

021 120 9292 

COMPUTER Problems? For 

prompt reliable computer 

servicing and laser engraving, 

contact Kelvin, KJB 

Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot 

Place, Ashburton. Phone 

308 8989. SuperGold discount 

card accepted. 

ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com 

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FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER 

A NEW LOOK 

that lasts! 

Existing kitchens, doors, 

furniture &appliances 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2471051 

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. 

ROOF SERVICE -Moss and 

mold treatments, roof and 

gutter leak repairs, residential 

and commercial. For 

prompt service - call your 

local contractor - Tim on 

021 197 8128 

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 

2468875

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HEALTH &BEAUTY 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTER HOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal 

hours please phone your general practiceteam, 

24/7, to speak with ahealth professional who 

will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor 

wheretogoifyou need urgentcare. 

If youdon’t have aregular general practice, 

call any GPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephone health advice. 

All non-residents and visa holders please bring your 

passporttoyour surgeryappointment. 

New Zealanders to bring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex, 

East Street will be open on ... 

Saturday from 9am until 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until 1pm 

Public holidays from 10am until 1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open: 

MondaytoFriday, 9am until 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice 

Phone the Healthline on 0800 611 116 

Brought 

toyouby 

CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 

QualityEuropean 

Vehicle Servicing 

•Advanced 

Diagnostics 

•Experienced 

Technicians 

WELLBEING Personal 

Relationships, Work, Business; 

I promise to listen, 

care, coach and believe in 

you. — Call Pete now 

on 027-280-0889; Web: 

peteyoung.co.nz Qualified 

Social Worker and Life 

Coach; Associate Member 

ANZ Coaching Alliance; 30 

years busines experience. 

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 

Bruce McIlroy Limited 

309MethvenHighway, Ashburton 7776 

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

FOR LEASE 

STORAGE available, Ashburton. 

Self storage, variety 

of sizes. Phone Rainbow 

Storage 03 307 0401 or 

phone/text 021 554 570 

FIREWOOD 

FIREWOOD 

OFFCUTS 

$140 per cord 

GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$120 per cord 

SCREENED 

SLABWOOD 

$150 per cord 

3CORD GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$350 per cord 

C.O.D. in town 

Adams Sawmill 

Malcolm McDowell Rd 

Phone 

308-3595 

MTAAPPROVED 

2473520 

Call us for a 

FREE 

QUOTE 

•Collection/Delivery 

‘Free of Charge’ 

in Ashburton 

2478970 

FOR LEASE 

RENT ME! 

Ideal as an extra 

bedroomoroffice. 

Fully insulatedand 

double glazed forwarmth. 

Threeconvenientsizes: 

Standard3.6m x2.4m, 

Large 4.2m x2.4m 

Xtra-large 4.8m x2.4m. 

Visit our displaycabin 

418WestStreet or callfor a 

freebrochure. 

www.justcabins.co.nz 

2472174 

0800 58 78 22 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 

Peter Blacklow 

Come andtalktothe people who know ... 

PETE’S 

PICK 

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs 

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

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

Locally owned &operated family business for 69 years 

ASHBURTON 

South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 

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

We inviteall zoned families with prospective 

children to visit Netherby School. 

Why: To see and hear about our great 

family-orientedschool. 

When: Tuesday14June from 7-7.45 pm in Room 7 

We look forwardtoseeing youall then. 

Ngā mihi nui 

Phil Wheeler 

Principal 

MEETINGS 

RAKAIA Search and Rescue 

AGM. 29 June 2022, 7pm 

General Meeting, 7.30pm 

AGM. All Welcome at 

Rakaia HQ. 

MARRIAGES 

MARRIAGE CELEBRANT 

Planning Your Wedding 

and looking for a Local 

Celebrant to make your 

ceremony modern and 

unique. Big or Small Lets 

Tell Your Love Story 

together. Call Sarah 

McCambridge - YOUR 

CELEBRANT Today. Ph 

021 202 7251 or 

skmccambridge@gmail. 

com. Look forward to hearing 

from you soon. 

PERSONAL 

COUNTRY LADY 

SEEKING LONGTERM 

COMPANIONSHIP! 

Tanya is an attractive, 

easy-going lady with 

blonde hair and hazel eyes. 

She enjoys beach walks, 

nature, cooking, gardening, 

animals and sight-seeing. 

She’s looking for someone 

genuine, who she can spoil 

and enjoy life with. 

To be introduced to Tanya, 

please call 0800-446-332 

and quote "Code 59". 

Seniors welcome. 

Alone&Keen 

To Meet? 

Joinourmembersseeking 

friendship/love! 

MeetviaPersonalphonecalls,notviaa 

keyboard.City/Ruralmembersofallages 

(seniorswelcome) 

Call0800315311tostartmeetingtoday. 

www.newbeginningsnetwork.co.nz 

HOSPICE Mid-Canterbury. 

Dealing with alife limiting 

illness? Contact us to see 

how we can support you. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 

8387. 

2487090 

BEARINGS, 

SEALS & 

GREASE GUNS 

Call in and see the team 

forall your grease,bearing & 

seal requirements. 

Over 60 years of maintenance 

and mechanical support. 

PROSTATE 

CANCER 

SUPPORTGROUP 

An established supportgroup in Ashburtonfor 

men and their families who areliving with a 

diagnosis and treatmentfor prostate cancer. 

MEETING DATE Tuesday14 th June2022 

TIME 3.00pm 

VENUE Cancer Societyrooms,Cnr Kermode and Mona Sq.Ashburton. 

GUEST SPEAKER From Boston Scientific regarding erectile 

dysfunction. 

CONTACT: Doug Collie 0275 100 556 

Email: ashburton@prostate.org.nz 

ALL WELCOME. 

Formoreinformation call 0800 477 678 

Organised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ 

www.prostate.org.nz 

LIVES WORTH LIVING at SAFER MID CANTERBURY 

ACommunity service through Safer Mid-Canterbury. Lives Worth Living is 

available with no charge to Mid Canterbury free ofcharge thanks to our 

generous supporters. 

Workplacewellbeing. 

Howtotalk with people youare worried about. 

Navigating the system forhelp. 

Personal,confidential conversations. 

LifeCoaching. 

Post and prevention suicide help and education. 

Group Talks. 

WorkplaceTraining. 

Conferences, Training Days. 

Post-Suicide supportincludingthe WAVES programme with after-care. 

Lives Worth Living will work with any group large or small, Farms,Workplaces, 

Community Groups, School Staff and School Communities, Social Groups and 

other Agencies. 

NOTE: Lives WorthLiving is not aCounselling Service 

To discuss and plan your training or personal requirements please contact: 

Paul (Pup)Chamberlain 

paul.chamberlain@safer.org.nz 

Phone: 027 382 6501. 

www.livesworthliving.org.nz 

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Jurassic WorldDominion 

TopGun Maverick 

TheBob’s Burger Movie 

Dr Strange 2 


HowtoPlease aWoman 


TopGun Maverick 

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10.30 TopGun Maverick 

10.45 DowntonAbbey 2 

12.40 Jurassic WorldDominion 

1.00 HowtoPlease aWoman 

3.00 OperationMincemeat 

3.10 TheBob’s Burger Movie 




Sat11th &Sun 12th 

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10.15 TheBad Guys 

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What is 

Common Law? 

Come along and get a 

greatoverview from 

PeterMartin, founder 

of the NZ Common 

LawEmbassy. 

7pm, Friday10June 

Sinclair Centre, 

74 Park Street. 

Please bring a 

cash koha. 

2488804 

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. 

AshburtonFancier’s Society 

ANNUAL SHOW 

Sports Hall,TancredStreet 

June 17th &18th 2022 

Friday2-5pm 

Saturday10am-3pm 

Exhibition of poultry: 

Ducks,bantams &pigeons 

AshburtonBlueRibbon 

ShowofHardfeather 

Bantams 

Kindly sponsored by 

Braided Rivers 

CommunityTrust 

AUTUMN SHOW -OnNOW. 

Ashburton Society of Arts, 

Short Street Studio. Guest - 

Livia Dias from Christchurch. 

New works from 15 

local members. Weekends 

11am - 4pm. Other times 

when sign out. Enquiries 

308 4533. 

2488727

The place where farmers get their quality agricultural 

replacement parts and equipment 

Arable 

Plough Parts 

Shares to suit 

Vogel &Noot 

Parts tosuit 

Overum 

Dale Shares 

Wings to suit Simba 

Cultivation 

Parts 

Points to suit 

Sunflower & 

Salford 


Vibroflex 

Cast Points 


Overum 


Kverneland 

Reversable Points 

to suit Lemken 

Knife Coulter to 

suit Lemken 


Dowdeswell 


Clough 

Slipdown Points 

Pan Buster Points 

Legs to suit 

Vibroflex 

Legs to suit 

Vibroflex 

STines 

Coil Tines 

Rexius Point to suit 

Vaderstad 


Lemken 

Trashboard to suit 

Kverneland 


Kuhn 


Gregoire Besson 

Landside wear plates 

to suit Kverneland 


Goliath 

Yeoman Clamp 

Coil Tine Clamp 

50 mm 

Topdown Points 


Vogel &Noot 


Kuhn 


Kverneland 

Plough Share 

Rebuilds 

Plough discs 

Springs to suit 

Goliath 

and much much more! 


Maxitill 

Springs to suit 

Vibroflex 

Point to suit 

Berends 

TheBirdscarer 

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

www.palmeragriparts.co.nz 

KEEP WARM THIS WINTER! 

Milwaukee M12 Heated 

Vest (Skinonly) 

Available in: S, M, L, XL and XXL 

Milwaukee REDLITHIUM 

USB HeatedBase LayerKit 


Milwaukee M12 Heated 

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Milwaukee M12 TOUGHSHELL 

HeatedJacket Black (Skinonly) 


$ 239 .00 $ 

199 .00 

$ 

169 .00 $ 

289 .00 

*All prices includeGST 

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

2450372

QUALITY USED VEHICLES 

WARRANTIESAA APPRAISEDFINANCEBIGGEST YARDBEST SELECTIONTRADE-INS 

2015 SUZUKI 

SWIFTXG 

• 1200cc, petrol 

• Auto 

• ABS 

• Cam chain 

• Push button start 

• Climate control 

• 61,159 kms 

2014 SUBARU 

IMPREZASPORT 1.6i-L 


• Auto 

• Hatchback 

• Cam chain 

• ABS 

• Rear spoiler 

• 70,100kms 

2009 MAZDA 

AXELA 


• Auto 

• Sedan 

• ABS 

• Body kit 

• 84,000kms 

2009 MAZDA 

AXELA20S 


• Auto 

• Hatchback 

• ABS 

• Cam chain 

• Air con 

• 79,117kms 

5 stars 

$11,995 

3 stars 

$11,995 

2 stars 

$9,995 

2 stars 

$11,995 

NISSAN 

2008 NISSAN X-TRAIL 25X, 2500cc, auto, 4WD,ABS, cam chain, 110,000kms.. $12,995 

2012 NISSAN LATIO1.2G, 1200cc, auto, ABS, cam chain, 57,558kms .................. $10,995 

2009 NISSAN X-TRAIL 20X, 2000cc, 4WD,auto, reverse camera, 71,395kms...........SOLD 

2013 NISSAN TIIDALATIO, 1200cc, auto,ABS, 41,000kms ....................................... $10,995 

2006 NISSAN CUBE, 1400cc, 5door,auto, 55,000kms...................................................$5,995 

MAZDA 

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

2011 MAZDADEMIO 13-SKYACTIVE, 1300cc, auto, 2WD,cam chain, 

58,000kms.................................................................................................................................SOLD 

2009 MAZDAAXELA, auto, cam chain, 61,495kms ....................................................... $11,995 

2009 MAZDAAXELA20S, 2000cc, auto, 5door,ABS, air con, 79,117kmS............ $11,995 

2009 MAZDAAXELA, 2000cc, auto, ABS, body kit, 84,000kms ....................................$9,995 

SUBARU 

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

2014 SUBARUIMPREZASPORT, auto, hatchback,cam chain, 70,100kms .......... $11,995 

SUZUKI 

2015 SUZUKI SWIFTXG-DGE, 1200cc, auto, ABS,cam chain, 61,159kms ...........$11,995 

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

MITSUBISHI 

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

TOYOTA 

2013 TOYOTA SPADE, 1500cc, ABS,air con, cam chain, 53,100 kms.............................SOLD 

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

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

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

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

2013 TOYOTA AQUA S, 1500cc, auto, 5door,ABS,cam chain, 87,990kms ............ $11,995 

2006 TOYOTA RACTIS, 1500cc,auto, ABS,cruisecontrol,88,824kms.........................$6,995 

2003 LEXUS SEDAN, 3000cc, loaded with extras ..................................................................SOLD 

HONDA 

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

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

KIA 

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

HYUNDAI 

2004 HYUNDAISANTA FE, 2700cc, auto, 4X4, air con..........................................................SOLD 

 

3081396 

AUTOSLTD 

&RENTALS 

470 West Street, Ashburton 

A/H Keith Drummond 0274 367 646 

www.atob.co.nz 

ENQUIRE NOW 

-about our range of rental vehicles 

Family,Sports, School or Social Trips 

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

loads also available. 

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Ashburton Courier: June 09, 2022

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