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NEWS 2 Ashburton Courier, June 30, 2022 www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Build customers, sales and profits withus... Sport complex grows An artist impression of the Equestrian centre. Right: Southern Parallel Sports Campus project directorCatherine Stuart. Delivered to all homes, lifestyle blocks and farms in MidCanterburyand Geraldine news Daniel Tobin Editor 308 7664 027 628 7679 daniel.tobin@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Reporters IndiRoberts indi.roberts@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Toni Williams toni.williams@ashburtoncourier.co.nz advertising Jann Thompson Sales Manager 308 7664 027 587 6351 jann.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Karen Gane Sales Account Manager 308 7664 021 510 804 karen.gane@ashburtoncourier.co.nz get in touch Editorial daniel.tobin@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Advertising info@ashburtoncourier.co.nz CreativeManager murray.thompson@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Accounts accounts@alliedpress.co.nz Distribution/Deliveries mary.summerfield@ashburtoncourier.co.nz Office office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 03 308 7664 199 Burnett Street,Ashburton www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz DANIEL TOBIN @ashburtoncourier.co.nz TheSouthernParallelSports Campus development isontrack to break ground andbegin construction in early2023andhasannouncedan equinesportscentrewillbeincluded in thecomplex. Thedevelopmentsituated on the west side of Lake Hood isafull service campus deliveringtargetedresilience training, academic and business education programscatering specifically to high performance athletes, disabledathletes, wounded servicemen andwomen’s physical, mental, selfesteem andeducation needs. SouthernParallelSportsCampus projectdirector Catherine Stuart said theinternational standard equine sports centre willbeworldclass and includealarge indoor arenatocater to equestrian andPolocompetition, outdoorequestrian arenasand two full sizepolofields. ‘‘Theindoor equestrian arenawill be thefirst in theSouthIslandand I believethe firstindoor poloarena,’’ Catherinesaid,‘‘Therewill alsobea specialized horsefloatpark with powerand water andfully equipped bathrooms andlocker roomsfor riderstoprepare before competing.’’ Accommodationandcatering facilities including acafe,bar andfine dining restaurant will be available to thepublic andclub members. ‘‘Webelieve this will bring enormous benefits to Ashburtonand growthinthesportand prepare riders to compete overseas,’’ Catherine said. Thecampus is expectedtobring in 1200 jobsfor Ashburtonand boost the Ashburton GDP by around2.4 2.8 LIMITED TIME ONLY VISITUS TODAY percent. It is thefirstintheworldmixing woundedveteranswithexsports people.Research showed former athletesand warveteransfacedthe samechallenges assimilatingback into societywhen theyfinishsoldering orcompeting. ‘‘Both sectorsstruggletoassimilate backintosociety, so we are goingto changethe game by specific appraisal forall sportskills, individual assessmentcoaching, self managementleadership, career development,injury prevention, swim therapy andresilience training. ‘‘Butthe mostimportantis education,wehave beensponsoredby MIT outofBoston to offer entrepreneurial anddegree level study, it is really to set them up for theirfuture,’’ shesaid. Theveterans will come from coalitionpartner countrieslikethe UKandUSA,exNew Zealand military personal will use thefacilitiesand also host excursions forveterans from overseas. NZ Armyveteran AaronHorrellwill facilitate excursions in Southland and Otagoand thinks the campuswill offer avitalservicefor returnedservice people. ‘‘Notjustmyself butothers outthere havebeenwanting to getsomething upand running thatwillfinally be looking afterveterans andhelpthem get backontrack.’’ Aaronwas in thearmy for 16 years andserved in overseas deployments includingEastTimor and Afghanistan. ‘‘Military personalhaveworkedfor yearsinastructuredsystem,you work your gutsout,you serveoverseas, see anddothings, your bodygoesthrough INDOOR &OUTDOOR Dining Sale 20% off alot ofchallenges thenyou come home, leave themilitary andthey leave youtoyourown devices.’’ Thecampuswillwork with physically andpsychologically wounded veterans. ‘‘Roughly125 veteranswill be on the campusatone timefromdifferent countries andcultures, it’sagreat way forcoalitionexmilitarypersonal to build close connections,’’ Aaron said. Aaron believes afacility for veterans is longoverdue. ‘‘We’ve lost soldiers through mental healthsince I’ve comeback, itsgettingworsethe way theworld is going at the moment, itsnot just soldiersthere's emergency services outthere as well that need helpand this campus willbeideal for everyone.’’ ThecampusisaNewZealand owned companywith NewZealand directors andinvestors. ‘‘Wealsohaveinvestment from overseas,’’Catherine said. ‘‘WehaveAmericanand UK partners,partnerswithin thecoalition forces andpartners within international sport,sponsorship for veterans to attend programs willcome from anumber ofcoalition defence forces.’’ Catherine meetswiththe The Ashburton Districtcouncilonan ongoingbases. ‘‘Wecan’t do thiswithout them they have beenextremely helpfultous, they havegiven usadviceand support, Imet with theCEO and themayor and planning department,Ashburton Councilsupports thisprojectbecause it is asignificant growthopportunity forAshburton.’’ Making Mid Canterbury at home 2388023 Visit Us: www.redmonds.co.nz FURNISHING |FLOORING |INTERIORS 174 Burnett Street, Ashburton 03 308 5269
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Flu &covid vaccines available Accesstofree flu vaccines has been improvedwith an extra 800,000New Zealanders eligible from tomorrow. Children aged 312years andpeople with serious mentalhealth or addictionneeds arenow eligible for freeflu dose. As of this weekasecond Covid19 booster is availablesix months after the first boosterfor older New Zealanders andother groups. Health MinisterAndrew Little saidaccess to freeflu vaccines andcovidbooster shots is being ramped up by governmentfor those groups of peoplewho arebeing admitted in increasing numberstohospital. “We’re making free flu shots available to another800,000New Zealanders, including children, moreofwhom arehaving to go to hospital,” he said. “Freeflu shots are already available for everyoneover the age of 65 andthose at risk of becomingseriously ill or who have underlyingconditions. “This season we ordered 40 percent more vaccines. We’vealready seen more than one million NewZealanders get aflu shot,but with significant pressure on our health system we’reramping up efforts to get as manypeople vaccinated as possible. “In recent weekswehave seen anumber of preschool children hospitalised withthe flu. We alsoknow children can be transmitters of the flu to others in their family who are more at risk,soitmakes sense to reduce transmission asmuch as we can. “We alsoknow that people with serious mental healthoraddictionneeds can get seriously sick from the flu,whichiswhy we’realso extendingflu vaccinations to this groupthis year. “The extensionofthe freeflu vaccination to more atrisk NewZealanders is justone of the actionsweare taking to reduce pressureonour healthsystem this winter,” Mr Little said. Covid19 Response MinisterDrAyesha Verrall said asecond covid booster was available for everyone overthe age of 50 and recommended for anyoneover the ageof65, as well as Māori and Pacificpeoples older than 50 andpeople who are severely immunocompromised. “The availability of the second booster has also been extendedtohealth, agedcare and disability workers over the age of 30,” Dr Verrall said. Asecondboosterdose wasnot recommended for anyone who is pregnant and is healthy, including thosewith no underlyinghealth conditionswhich could increasethe riskofsevereCovid19. Anyone whoiseligible forasecond boostercan get one without aprescription from arangeofplaces, includingwalkin and drivethroughvaccination centres, bookingonlineusingBookMyVaccineorby calling the Covid VaccinationHealthline on 0800 282926. Flu shotsare available by booking with GPs or localpharmacies. Prepare for your journey Canterbury Road Policing staff are reminding motorists to make sure windscreens areclear before getting behind the wheel. It's alegal requirement in NewZealand to drive with an unobstructed windscreen. Failure to do so can result in Police issuinga$150 ticket. ‘‘Plan ahead and defrost yourvehicle’s windows and dry the condensation from inside your vehicle before embarkingon your morning commute. ‘‘Driving avehicle in this condition limits your visibility andputs the safety of yourself and otherroad users at great risk.’’ Ashburton’s 1200 MAX. SPIN SPEED 10 YEAR MOTOR WARRANTY WASHING MACHINE • 6kg, compactmodel • Soak option, helps clean stains etc. • Quick wash option, greatfor small loads • 975mm H, 575mm W, 642mm D FRONT LOADING WASHING MACHINE • 7.5kg, medium sized washer • 1200 max. spin speed, less drying time needed • Quick wash option, greatfor small loads • 840mm H, 600mm W, 591mm D WASHING MACHINE • 7kg, medium sized machine • Soak option, helps clean stains etc. • 5waterlevels,saves water • H1075mm W600mm D600mm was$1469 $ 877 $6.04weekly was$1199 $ 897 $6.18weekly was$1539 $ 1298 $8.79 weekly was$1999 $ 1699 $11.22 weekly AUTO SENSING LARGE CAPACITY ENERGYEFFICIENT NEWS Ashburton Courier, June 30, 2022 View the Matariki stars The Ashburton Astronomy Group will host aspecial public event to mark Matariki.The group willgather at Argyle park on July 2and 9from 5.30am to view therising of the Matarikistar cluster. Astronomy group member Alistair Perkins said there willbeseveral telescopes set up, ‘‘to allow visitors to observethe cluster lowininthe northeastern sky.’’ Access to theviewing area will be from the southeast end car park off Middle Road, with a roadsidesign indicating this. ‘‘We hope forclear skies come the time,’’ Alistair said. Moon at nearly seven days old photographed at the Ashburton College Astronomical Observatory on June 62022, using aNewtonian reflector telescope. 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