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Community spirit ignited 

TONI.WILLIAMS 

Four dedicated firies have 

notched up aquarter of a 

centurywith the New Zealand 

fire service. 

Glenn Sowman,Andrew 

Rattray, Mark Dickson and 

Wayne Mooreput their hands 

uptoserve at their respective 

firestations 25 years ago and 

have justcelebratedtheir long 

servicewiththeir peers, and 

family, atthe Ashburton 

Volunteer FireBrigade. 

Their individual servicehas 

earned eachofthem aGold 

Star award and aspecial award 

event,thought to be the first of 

four gold star 

presentations 

at once in Ashburton, was 

celebrated in Ashburton on 

Saturday. Family connections, 

the appealofthe role and 

community spirit were some of 

the reasons the men joinedthe 

service, but thecamaraderie 

and trust in their peers has kept 

them there. 

It has surprised them allhow 

fastthe years have clocked 

over. 

Andthere have been many 

changes, rangingfrom 

amalgamation of urbanand 

rural forces, increases in health 

and safetytocovid times. 

There is now more 

paperwork and training 

involved, but theyall still have 

apassion to help their 

community. 

There wasalsoasocial 

connection they enjoy with 

theirpeers. 

‘‘I’vestill got the drive to be 

here,I’m stillenjoyingit,’’ 

Glenn said. 

Andthe others agreeddoing 

all the training to be a 

volunteerfiriewas worth it. 

‘‘You wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t,’’ 

Waynesaid. 

Thesmall sacrifice to stayin 

the servicewas nothing 

compared to those they were 

abletohelp, Glenn said. 

Theylearned skills for use in 

the fire 

brigade, butalso lifeskills 

which helpedintheir every day 

lives, Andrew said. 

Fires, car accidents, medical 

event call outs were all part in 

parcel of their duty. And there 

wasplentyofsupport, 

especiallyimportant forthe 

next generationcoming in.‘‘It’s 

thepeople around you, and 

there’salot moresupport, 

external support,’’ Glenn said. 

‘‘It is OK toask for support,’’ 

Mark said. 

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Food truck rules rile owner 

DANIEL.TOBIN 


Kebab food truck owners Mitesh 

Jasani and Dhara Rajgor have been 

feeding hungry Methven locals and 

skiers fresh off the mountain for 14 

months. 

The Kebizza food truck has become 

afixture in front of the Methven 

Information Centre and has been 

allowed to remain in place even 

when closed, until now. 

Council passed the Trading in 

Public Places Bylaw which 

confirmed where and how food truck 

owners can operate, and as part of 

these changes food trucks are 

required to be moved off site when 

not trading. 

Mitesh was disappointed the 

council asked him to move his truck 

as he is based in Tinwald and had a 

contract from the council to operate 

as they had been until 2023. 

‘‘We have been operating in 

Methven for 14 months,’’ Mitesh said, 

‘‘it is not easy to move the trailer 

everyday especially when working by 

yourself.’’ 

Mitesh said council contacted him 

saying there had been acomplaint 

that his food truck was staying on 

location each night and issued 

instructions to remove the food truck 

at the close of business each night. 

Mitesh said he has had agood 

relationship with the hospitality 

businesses in Methven, and the 

information centre where his food 

truck is located. 

‘‘No other businesses have had a 

problem with my caravan being there 

permanently,’’ he said. 

Mitesh closes around 10pm then 

has acouple of hours clean up and 

officially can be open again at 

8.30am. 

‘‘Why do we need to move our 

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Kebizza Kebab food truck owner MiteshJasani at the Methven location. 

trailer overnight? I’m not doing any 

advertising, Ijust open the door, sell 

food and close the door, Ifollow all 

the rules,’’ he said 

Mitesh and Dhara contacted the 

council to ask for permission to keep 

their food truck at the location when 

closed. 

Council group manager strategy 

and compliance Jane Donaldson 

replied, ‘‘the purpose of the bylaw is 

to allow mobile shops and stalls in 

some locations and subject to 

conditions. The aim is to provide 

variety for the public, but also to not 

disadvantage food operators with 

shops who have to pay overheads. 

Your caravan seems to have become 

permanent and this has drawn 

complaints from other operators who 

have questioned why you are not 

operating from ashop, and that your 

operation can hardly be described as 

‘mobile’ when you leave the caravan 

on site 24/7.’’ 

Ms Donaldson said the Kebizza 

food truck owner had also requested 

extended trading hours. 

‘‘Extended trading hours across the 

district were included in the recent 

Trading in Public Places Bylaw 

review and adopted by council, 

currently in effect. 

‘‘The Kebizza food truck owner has 

been given amonth’s grace period 

from being notified, to find asuitable 

place to park his food truck 

overnight,’’she said. 

Changes to pool opening time 

The EA NetworksCentrepool area 

will open an hour later on Saturdays 

forthe nextthree weeks, due to staff 

shortages. 

Thepoolarea will now openat8am 

andclose at the usualtime of 5pm. 

This change willaffect the next 

threeSaturdays, fromAugust 13 until 

August27. 

Thestandard7am to 5pm 

operating hours for the wider facility 

on Saturdays includingthe gym and 

stadiumwill not be affected. 

Council groupganager for 

communityservicesSteve Fabish 

sayswhile the change is not ideal, it 

willhelp providemore certaintyfor 

the centre’s customers. 

“Overthe recent months, the 

opening hourshavebeen adjustedon 

short notice depending on staff 

availability,which can be frustrating 

for ourvisitors.” 

“Thischange allows us to offera 

more consistent level of service to 

the communitywhileweresolve staff 

shortagesfor various reasons.” 

There hasbeen agrowingshortage 

of staffinthe recreationsector 

nationwide sincethe Covid19 

pandemic began,affectingoperation 

of many pools andother community 

facilities. 

ButMrFabish says there is light 

at the end of the tunnelwith 

several new staffcurrently being 

trained. 

“However we still havemore jobs 

available,soifthere’s anyoneout 

there that’s keen to work in afun, 

team environment with full 

training provided, then I’d 

encourage them to apply,” he said. 

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Ashburton Courier, August 11, 2022 

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Cycle shop fire stoked by bike battery 

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Afaulty electric bike battery is 

suspected to be the cause of afire at 

Stoked Cycles, causing major damage. 

It is understood an eBike battery was 

charging when it began sparking and 

burst into flames. 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand 

were called to the bike shop on Burnett 

Street on Monday around 12.30pm. 

Stoked Cycles staff were able to safely 

exit the building while the fire alarm 

sounded. 

Two crewed fire trucks responded to 

the incident, supported by additional 

crew, as black smoke billowed from the 

store’s front door. 

Ashburton volunteer chief fire officer 

Alan Burgess said afire investigator had 

visited the scene and agreed the fire had 

likely started as aresult of afaulty 

battery or charger. 

Mr Burgess said the store had 

sustained‘‘reasonable damage in the 

rear of the building wherethe fire 

started, in the workshop area.’’ 

He saidsprinklers inside the store 

were activated in response to the 

building’s fire alarm, and there was 

‘‘heavy smoke damageand water 

damage throughthe restofthe store’’. 

He alsosaid ‘‘a substantial amount 

of stock will be affected, either 

through smoke, heat,(or) water 

damage’’. 

Outside the building, one or two 

people wereseenbeing treated with 

oxygen. 

Mr Burgess said the treatment was 

for ‘minor’smoke inhalation, and was 

aprecautionary measure. 

Overall,hesaid the firewas 

Ashburton volunteer fire brigadeoutside 

Stoked Cycles on Burnett Street. 

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‘‘handled prettywell’’and the 

Ashburton volunteer firecrewswho 

attended ‘‘managed to bringitall 

under control’’. 

Stoked Cycles have noted on their 

Facebook page that ‘‘Sadlywewill be 

closed for the next wee while. 

Unfortunately theshop has sustained 

some major damage after afire 

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Ashburton District ManiaORoto scouting 

members and supporters have been pounding 

the pavements of Mid Canterbury delivering 

flyers for their annual fundraising fertiliser 

drive. 

They have been out and about delivering to 

household mailboxes over the past week. The 

annual fundraiser goes towards all the zone 

events put together for the scouting groups. It 

also helps with the building costs at the scout 

park. 

The scouting groups, keas, cubs, scouts, and 

venturers are selling bags of lawn mix (4kg), 

garden mix (4kg), sulphate of ammonia 

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Social media arms bullying 

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Ashburton schools have been under 

fire recently as allegationsofschool 

bullying have been thrust into the 

national spotlightagain. 

Media attention on one ex 

Ashburton College student’s 

experience saw Mid Cantabrians 

take to social mediatovoice their 

thoughts on the incident; many 

parents, relatives and formerstudents 

claiming it was not an 

isolatedincidentand not just at the 

college. 

Videofootage of an Ashburton 

Intermediate schoolgirl being 

attacked by afellow studentbegan 

circulating the internet, bringing 

light to more shocking behaviour 

within student bodies. 

Ashburton Intermediateprincipal 

Brent Gray said the incident ‘‘was 

extremely disappointing and 

distressing for all involved, 

especially the victim.’’ 

‘‘We haveworkedclosely with all 

families concerned and also 

contacted the policesothat they 

were aware of the incident.’’ 

Mr Gray said as aresult of the 

incident the board was working on 

their policies and procedures in 

dealingwith such aharmful 

situation. 

‘‘We are in regular contact with the 

victim and their family to support 

them on the students return to 

school.’’ 

He said social media played arole 

in cases of bullying,and increasing 

social media presence puts schools 

in adifficult position due to privacy 

laws and jurisdiction. 

‘‘We are often referring parents 

and caregivers to Netsafeand the 

police if this is happening outsideof 

school. 

‘‘It is clearly an issuefor families 

and schools and in most schools, 

education around this is increasingly 

becoming part of the yearly 

programme, eventhough manysocial 

media applications are age 

restricted.’’ 

He said schoolshad their own 

policies and procedures around 

dealingwith bullyingand many 

schools will be dealing with these 

issues,unfortunately, on adaily 

basis. 

‘‘Knowingabout these incidents 

and taking the time to deal with them 

can be ongoing.’’ 

Ashburton College principal Ross 

Preecewas heavily criticized for his 

perceived ‘lack of action’ following 

Above: Ashburton College grounds 

and below: Ashburton Intermediate 

principal Brent Gray. 

the story of aformer student’s 

bullyingallegations. 

But he said there are always two 

sides to every story. 

‘‘Outcomes of discipline systems 

are confidentialand schools cannot 

share these, therefore the 

temptation is to say that ‘nothing was 

done’.’’ 

‘‘Any claims are investigated and 

we follow our discipline and pastoral 

procedures. These are dealt with by 

the schoolwhere we have 

jurisdiction. 

‘‘In some cases the school doesn’t 

have jurisdiction,for example if it 

happened in the holidays. The school 

or parents may notify the police but, 

again, there is athreshold that needs 

to be met before the police can 

becomeformallyinvolved.’’ 

He said it remained imperative 

any incident be brought to the 

school’s attentionsothey could 

monitorthe situation and act where 

appropriate. 

‘‘A zero tolerance for bullying is a 

worthy goal. We supportthis 

ambition but the harshreality is that 

in the real world all of us are going to 

have to develop strategiestocope 

with nasty stuff/unfriendly people/ 

mean colleagues or bosses,’’ he said. 

He agreedhaving 24houraccess to 

social media is acause of concern 

and places studentsinthe crosshairs 

for receiving harmfulcontent. 

Ashburton College uses Netsafe and 

promotes digitalsafety to students, 

but ‘‘young people test limits or 

ignore wordsofwisdom,’’hesaid. 

Mr Preece said parents needed to 

accept responsibilityoftheir child’s 

social media use and have some 

control, including when their 

childrenare using it, how long for, 

and what they’re using it for. 

‘‘Parents will often be upset by the 

social media messages their child 

receives, however theyare often 

surprised at the content their child is 

creatingorpassing on.’’ 

‘‘Going forwardschools will 

continue to addressbullying to the 

best of theirability,’’ Mr Preece said. 

He said bullyinginschools ‘‘is not 

anew phenomenaand it will 

continue to be achallenge in the 

future’’. 

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REDUCING SOCIAL HARM OF BULLYING 

Bullying Free NZ provides a 

varietyofresourcestopeople 

who are seeking ways to prevent, 

reduce, ortoaddress bullying. 

Theyacknowledge agreat deal 

of bullying happens within 

schoolages, and sometimes 

occurs by individuals and groups 

whohave their ownissues. 

‘‘Students whobully 

sometimes have problems and 

are unhappy. They may be trying 

to makeupfor alack of attention, 

power or love in their ownlives; 

by bullying, they try to get these 

in their own lives. 

‘‘Thesestudents need to feel 

powerful and seem to enjoy 

harming others. They often do 

not understand the feelingsof 

the persontheybully.’’ 

The MinistryofEducation say 

schools needtohave their own 

clearpoliciesand proceduresto 

manage unacceptable 

behavioursintheir 

environments. 

MinistryofEducation 

operationsand integration 

leader Sean Teddy, when 

replyingtoquestions fromthe 

Ashburton Courieronthe recent 

attention directedtowards 

Ashburton College, said ‘‘when 

the concern was raised withus, 

we contacted theschool, who 

were following their restorative 

practices.’’ 

‘‘Schoolsare requiredtohave 

clear policiesand procedures in 

place to manageany concernsor 

unacceptablebehaviour in the 

school environment,’’ Mr Teddy 

said. 

‘‘The best way to preventand 

respondtobullyingistoadopt a 

wholeschoolapproach that 

emphasises student wellbeing 

and inclusiveness,and values 

diversity. 

‘‘There is noonesize fits all 

solution, butwhen everyone 

works together; school boards, 

school leadership and staff, 

students, parents, whānauand 

communities,change happens. 

‘‘Tacklingbullyingisashared 

responsibility.’’


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Kay still challenging her body and mind 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


U3A founding member Kay 

Baird has been surprised witha 

life membershipaward. 

Kaywas afoundingmember 

whenthe group setupin 

Ashburton in 2013 and joinsan 

elite group of just three other 

life membersinthe 

organisation; founders Edith 

Smith, LindaBakerand Anne 

Flemming. 

‘‘I wasverypleasantly 

surprised, andhonoured,’’ Kay 

said,ofthe recognition from 

her peers. 

Kayhas taken on treasurer 

and membership coordinator 

roles during hertime and has 

enjoyedthe camaraderie of the 

organisation andthe 

presentations offered. 

‘‘It’slearninginretirement 

and keeps thebrain ticking,’’ 

Kay said. 

‘‘The programme coordinators(GlennVallender, 

Jill Ross andnow Alison 

Westwood) andtheir subcommitteeorganise 

the most 

amazing range of speakers,’’ 

she said. 

Kayisaretired fulltime 

teacherwho nowhelps mainly 

international studentsas 

required on aonetoone basis 

from home using theglobal 

reach of the internet. 

As afull time teacher she 

taught mostly ESOL studentsat 

Mount Hutt College.She also 

taught briefly at Ashburton 

Kay Baird says U3A is learning in retirement and keeps the brain ticking. 

College. 

As well as English, she speaks 

German, Frenchand abit of 

Japanese. 

Kay’s involvement with 

Hakatere/Ashburton U3A is not 

her only time as afounding 

member of an organisation. 

Shewas afounding member 

of theStoke Toy Library and 

the Ashburton ParentCentre. 

Sheand husband,John, 

moved to the districtinthe late 

80s. He was also ateacherat 

Ashburton College. 

They have twoadult children 

and were involvedasparents 

for emergency fostercare. 

Kay,who was diagnosed with 

multiple sclerosis (MS) nearly 

25 years ago, enjoys challenging 

her mind and body. 

She was crowned 

AustralasianCurvetteaward 

winner in thesenior category in 

2016. 

She said regularexercise at 

CurvesGym over theyears had 

helped delay her progression to 

awheelchair, which she now 

uses for mobility. 

Hakatere/Ashburton U3Awas 

set up in late 2013 after 

founders Edith, Anne and 

Lindaattended ameeting in 

Christchurch and then held a 

publicmeeting in Ashburton to 

gauge interest in setting up in 


Around80people turnedout 

to supportthe conceptand by 

February 2014 the firstspeaker 

was engaged, Kay said. 

‘‘It’s just wonderful to get 

your brain working and 

thinking in retirement.’’ 

Sincethen the popularity of 

theorganisationhas grownand 

now has around 170 members. 

They have varied speakers 

talking on topics ranging from 

former Afghan refugee Abbas 

Nazari to RocketLab’s Peter 

Datlenand topics ranging from 

astronomy, geologyand erosion 

to China security andloveon 

theOtago Goldfields. 

Hakatere/Ashburton U3Aisa 

registered charity andone of 60 

groups in NewZealand to help 

those over 55 to keep learning 

andfollow new passions. 

They have aspeaker each 

month,for 10 months of the 

year. 

For more informationabout 

U3A, email u3a. 

ashburton@gmail.com 

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NEWS 



Proving dance knows no limits 

INDI.ROBERTS 


Ashburton dance teacher Charmaine 

Quaid isproving dance knowsnolimits, 

bringing SilverSwans ballettotown. 

Designed foradultsofall ages and 

abilities, Charmainesays the classes 

offer ‘safeteaching methods’ thatbenefit 

boththe bodyand mind. 

‘‘Ballet in particular provides an 

excellent antidote to agerelated 

cognitive decline,’’ she said. 

‘‘Classes incorporate stretchingand 

creative movement as well as formal 

classicalballettechnique.’’ 

Having taughtdanceinAshburton for 

over 50 years, Charmaine is excited to be 

able to bring gentleand safe ballettothe 

adult community . 

Silver Swan ballet classesare a 

fantastic option for those whohave 

sufferedaninjury, have joint pain or 

muscleweakness,orwho have limited 

mobility but are stillkeentospend an 

hourorsoeach week engagingtheir 

bodies in alowimpactactivity. 

‘‘It’s very social,’’ Charmainesaid. 

‘‘There are no targets, we don’thave 

meters on people.And alsoclothing is 

totally relaxed. There istotalfreedom of 

movement.’’ 

Dancers of all levels arewelcome, from 

thosewho have noprior experience, to 

thosewho have danced recently orwhen 

they were younger. 

She said it’s about maintaining that 

passionfor movement,and sharinga‘‘joy 

for life’’. 

Silver Swans classes are friendly and 

fun,Charmainesaid.‘‘They follow the 

structure of traditionalballetclasses, the 

main differenceisthe absence of jumps’’. 

She saidpeople can expecttodiscover 

aheightened sense of wellbeing‘derived 

fromimproved mobility, balance, 

posture,coordination, andenergy 

levels’. 

Dance instructor Charmaine Quaid teaching different styles of dance for over 50 years. 

Devisedbythe Royal Academy of 

Dancing, the Silver Swans programme 

firststartedin2017inthe UK andquickly 

becamepopular inthe US, Australia,and 

in New Zealandafter it’s introductionin 

2019. 

Charmaine said theoverwhelming 

interest shehas received from the 

community haslead her to decide to run 

two Silver Swans classes each week. 

Sheisexcited to seehow theclasses 

will evolve, andencourages all adults 

interested in learning ballet to get in 

contact. 

Enquiriescan be made to Charmaine 

throughDanceWorxAshburton. 

Funding score in community grants 

Celtic Rugby FootballClub andChertsey 

School have had significant funding 

requests grantedthrough theBraided 

Rivers Community Trust. 

Celticisset to receiveover$110,000 

towards upgrading their changing 

rooms. 

The upgrade willinclude disabled 

access and new toilet facilities. 

ChertseySchoolwillreceive$80,000 

towards the supplyandinstallation of a 

newplayground. 

Fundingfromthe Braided Rivers 

CommunityTrust,in partnership with 

TheLionFoundation, was also awarded 

to the following groups and 

organisations: 

$35,000toMid Canterbury Hockey 

towards operating costs. 

$31,069 to Community House Mid 

Canterbury Trust towards 12 months 

operating expenses and maintenance 

costs. 

$30,000 to Tinwald Golf Club towards a 

surroundsmower. 

$22,500toMid Canterbury Group 

Riding for theDisabled Association 

towards operating costs. 

$20,000 to MethvenGolfClub towards 

purchase of areplacement utility 

tractor. 

$17,500 to Ashburton Rowing Club 

towards upgrade to existing lane 

trolleys, painting, insurance, building 

WOF &H&Soverheads. 

$15,000 to Ashburton Mackenzie 

Community Group for operational costs. 

$12,000 to Methven United Club for 

maintenance costs. 

$10,000 to Mount Hutt Ski Club for 

substantial repairs. 

$1009 to Rakaia LionsCharitable 

towardsemergency medical services for 

Salmon Run,Oct 2022. 

OUT AND ABOUT 

AUGUST 11 13 

Ashburton Collegepresentsits take 

on Shakespeare’s Midsummer 

Night’s Dreamatthe Ashburton 

CollegeAuditorium,eachnightat 

7pm.Tickets are$10 andavailable 

from thecollegeoffice. 

AUGUST 13 

Ashburton College basketball alumni 

fundraiser games andsupporters 

evening. Twogames atMid 

Canterbury Basketball, Oxford Street 

Stadium at 1.30pm and3pm. 

Supporters dinnerevening with 

auction, foodand livemusicatPhat 

Duck from6.30pm. Tickets via 

Ashburton CollegeBasketball 

Facebookpage. 

AUGUST 14 

TheAshburtonMusical Clubare 

holdingaconcert, ‘FocusonYouth',in 

theSinclair Centre at 2pm.Nonmemberswelcome,$5entry.Masks 

must be wornunless performing. 

AUGUST 15 

Keep Learning Mid Canterbury is 

holding afree eventatMemory 

Funeralsarounddeath anddying. 

Palliative Care NurseSpecialist Jane 

Smith willtalk about palliative carein 

Ashburton,andFionaGilesfrom 

HospiceMid Canterbury will talk 

abouthelpingpeople live after alifelimitingorterminal 

diagnosis. Register 

at: www.keeplearningmc.nz 

AUGUST 20 

Ruralcreware invitedtojoin Farming 

Families and Craig ‘Wiggy’ Wiggins 

forafree barbecue lunch at the Hinds 

Mechanical Services between 11am 

and 2pm. It’s a‘lean on agateand talk 

to amate’ event forthoseinthe rural 

community during their busytime. 

AUGUST 21 

Ashburton Vintage CarClubDaffodil 

Rally forCancer. Show and Shine 

from11am -2.30pm at clubgrounds 

-86MaronanRoad, Ashburton. Car 

entries $10 per car-spectatorsa 

donationplease. All proceeds to the 

Cancer Society. Enquiriesto 

ashburton@vcc.org.nz 

SEPTEMBER 10 

SouthCanterbury VintageCar Club 

swap meet, at Winchester Domain on 

State Highway One.All makes car 

display,somethingfor everyone. 

Gates open 7.30am.

The Great 

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family, friends, neighbours and YOU. 

Collect your Sunflower Growing Kit from the 

Ray White Ashburton or Ray White Methven 

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• Growthe largest head on asunflower 

• Photograph abird (or other animal) enjoying your 

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• The saddest sunflower 

• Funny picture of your growing attempt 

Post your pictures onsocial media and use the hashtag 

#raywhitesunflower or email your pictures to 

ashburton.nz@raywhite.com 

Like our pagestowatch the sunflowergrowing process 

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Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths 

DRUMMOND, Ian Kirkpatrick, 

on August 2, 2022 at Terrace 

View Retirement Village, 

Ashburton, age 94 years. 

Dearly loved husband of the 

late Jean. Much loved father 

and father-in-law of Ross, 

Keith and Inna, and Andrew. 

Loved Grandad ofLisa, and 

Natasha. Special thanks to 

the staff of Terrace View and 

the Ashburton Hospital for 

their care ofIan. 

Family 

Notices 

Messages 

to the Drummond family, PO 

Box 361, Ashburton 7740. A 

service tocelebrate Ian’s life 

has been held. 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

FDANZ 

03 3077433 

GRIEVE, Joyce Doreen: 

Peacefully at Methven House, 

Methven onSunday, August 

7, 2022, aged 96 years. 

Dearly loved wife ofthe late 

Vic. Much loved mother and 

mother-in-law of Lyn, Jenny 

and David Chambers, Vicki, 

and the late Daphne. A 

cherished Nan and great-Nan. 

Messages to: The Grieve 

Family, c/- PO Box 6035, 

Ashburton7742. 

Aservice tocelebrate Joyce’s 

life will be held at Mt Somers 

Memorial Hall, Hoods Road, 

Mt Somers on Monday, 

August 15, commencing at 

1.30pm, followed byprivate 

cremation. 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

Enquiries phone 

Mary,Jann or Karen 

on 308 7664 or call 

into 199 Burnett St. 

Family Notices 

JONES Brenda, on August 4, 

2022, peacefully at Ashburton 

Hospital,aged 74 years. Much 

loved partner and friend of 

Colin Sheehan. Lovedmother 

to her daughters and son. 

Messages to 342 Havelock 

Street, Ashburton, 7700. A 

Memorial Servicetocelebrate 

Brenda’s lifewillbeheld in our 

chapel, corner East and Cox 

Streets, Ashburton onFriday 


2.00pm. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

LAWTON, James Raymond 

(Jim), on the 4th August 2022, 

passed away peacefully at 

Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, 

in his 84th year. Dearly loved 

husband and best friend of 

Alison. Loved father and 

father-in-law of Roger and 

Jody and dear Pop ofAidan 

(Perth). Loved brother of the 

late Sonny (Wellington) and 

Gene (Launceston). Loved 

brother-in-law of all Alison’s 

brothers and sisters. Loved 

uncle of all his nieces and 

nephews. Thank you to 

Rosebank Rest Home for the 

great care ofdear Jim. In lieu 

of flowers, donations to the 

Fred Hollows Foundation 

would be greatly appreciated 

and may bemade online at 

bit.ly/jrlawton0408. Messages 

to the Lawton family P O 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A 

service tocelebrate Jim’s life 

will be held in our chapel, 

corner East and Cox Streets, 

Ashburton today August 

11, commencing at 1.30pm, 

followed by interment at 

the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, 

Seafield Road,Ashburton. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

Complete 

Local Care 

Since 1982 

MANSON, Sinclair (Mansie): 

Peacefully at Ashburton 

Hospital on Friday August 

5, 2022, with his loving wife, 

Yvonne at his side. Loved 

father and father-in-law 

of Donella and Paul Lloyd, 

and Darren and Jody. Loved 

Grandad of Merrin, Nate, 

Quinn, and Millar. 

Messages to: The Manson 

Family, c/- PO Box 6035, 

Ashburton7742. 

Acelebration of Sinclair’s life 

was held at the Ashburton 

Club and MSA, 231 Burnett 

Street, Ashburton on 

Wednesday, August 10th. 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

NEWTON Barbara Amelia, 

on July 30, 2022, peacefully 

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 

81 years. Much loved wife 

of the late Richard. Dearly 

loved mother and motherin-law 

of Susan and Henry 

Chaw, and Debbie and Ivan 

Jackson. Loving Grandma 

of Belinda, Timothy, Richard 

and Ricky, and special friend 

of Grant Woodley. Will be 

deeply missed by all family 

and friends. Messages to 

the Newton family, P O 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

A Memorial Service for 

Barbara will be held in the St 

Stephen’s Hall, Park Street, 

Ashburton onFriday August 

12, commencing at 2.00pm. 

In memory ofBarbara please 

wear something colourful. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

PRATT, Peter Ernest, on 

August 3, 2022, at Terrace 

View Retirement Village, 

Ashburton. Loved husband 

of Jo, and Dad and fatherin-law 

ofRachel and Hamish 

McFarlane, and Sarah and 

David Forster. 

Grandad of 

James, Anna, Nic, and Josh, 

and great-Grandad of Olivia. 

The family wish to thank the 

Terrace View staff for their 

wonderful care and support. 

Messages to Jo, 37 Carters 

Terrace, Ashburton. Aprivate 

funeral will be held. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

PRATT, Peter Ernest on 

August 3, 2022. 

Loved and respected brother 

and brother-in-law of the 

late Michael and Mavis Pratt, 

the late Judi and the late 

Neil Beckley and loved uncle 

of Ann Michelle, Stephen, 

Mandy, Susan, Richard and 

Trudyand their families. 

RANSON, Eileen Frances, on 

August 4, 2022, passed away 

peacefully,surrounded by her 

family,atAshburtonHospital, 

aged 71 years. Dearly loved 

mother and mother-inlaw 

ofCraig, and Kylie and 

Fanus, and Nanny of April, 

Toby,Liam, Brosnan and Jan. 

Great-Nanny ofJaxon. Much 

loved sister and sister-in-law 

of Daphne and Brian Early, 

the late Selwyn, and Jan 

Dalton, the late Rhonda, and 

Des Ferriman, and a loved 

aunty of all her nieces and 

nephews. Messages to the 

Ranson family POBox 472, 

Ashburton 7740. A special 

thank you tothe staff at AAU 

and St John for their care of 

Eileen. Aservicetocelebrate 

Eileen’s lifewill be held in our 

chapel, corner East and Cox 

Streets, Ashburton onFriday 


11.00am, followed byprivate 

cremation at the Ashburton 

Crematorium. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

SCOTT, Alan Robert: 

Unexpectedly at Christchurch 

Hospital on Friday August 5 

2022, aged 63 years. Dearly 

loved partner of Colleen 

Pethig, and the late Barbara 

Morris. Much loved father of 

Robert and Naomi, Bradley 

and Courtney, and step-dad 

of Brendon and Jess. Loved 

grandfather of Archer, and a 

loved step-grandad. Loved 

son of the late Boband Shirley 

Scott and aloved brother. 

Messages to:The Scott Family, 

c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 

7742. 

In lieu of flowers, donations 

to the Ashburton St John 

Ambulance would be 

appreciated and may beleft 

at theservice. 

A service to celebrate 

Alan’s life will be held at 

the Doris Linton Lounge, 

AshburtonRSA,12Cox Street, 

Ashburton onFriday, August 

12, commencing at 11am 

followed by interment at 

the Woodbury Cemetery at 

2.15pm 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

TUHORO, Elizabeth Ann 

(Liz), on August 7, 2022. 

Passed away peacefully at 

home, aged 67 years. Dearly 

loved partner of Antony, and 

a 

much loved sister, sisterin-law 

and aunty. Messages 

to Liz’s family POBox 472, 

Ashburton 7740. Aservice to 

celebrate Liz’s life has been 

held. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

Ackowledgement 

CULLIMORE, Samuel James 

(Sam): Derrick, Trevor, Kevin, 

Eileen and families wish to 

thank those who sent cards, 

and phone calls and those 

who attended his funeral 

service. Special thanks to the 

staff at Rosebank LIfecare for 

their help and care ofSam, 

andlatewifeJanet forthe last 

3years. Please accept this as a 

personal thank you. 

CUNLIFFE, Margaret Young: 

John and Helen, Elizabeth 

and Craig Smith and families, 

wish to sincerely thank 

everyone for their support 

and expression of sympathy 

following the loss of our 

much loved mother, motherin-law 

and grandmother. 

Thanks again forcards,phone 

calls, flowers, and meals that 

were delivered were much 

appropriate. Please accept 

this as a personal THANK 

YOU. 

In Memoriam 

RODGERS, John: Left us so 

suddenly August 15th, 1993. 

Those we love don’t go away 

They walk beside us everyday 

Unseen, unheard, but always 

near 

Still loved, still missed,but very 

dear 

~From Alison, family and 

friends 

Memorial Notice 

HOWDEN June Josephine. 

2.6.1939 - 16.8.2021. It has 

been almost a year since 

June left us. We weren’t able 

to get together then, so are 

doing it now. A graveside 

service for June will be held 

at the Ashburton New Lawn 

CemeteryonTuesday, August 

16, commencing at 3.00pm. 

All family and friends are 

welcome. 

Family 

Notices 

Birth, engagement, 

anniversary, death, 

acknowledgement, 

and in memoriam 

notices will be 

charged $18 fora 

maximum of 35 

words, thereafterona 

per-line basis of 

$2.50 for5words. 

Deadline forthese 

notices 4pm Tuesday 

prior to Thursday 

publication date. 

NEWS 


Landscape 

collection 

on show 

Rex Turnbull, Last puha before the storm, 

Taihape, 1973. Oil on board. 

Thirtytwopaintings from the Kelliher Art 

Trust Collection are on display at the 

AshburtonArt Gallery from this week until 

October. 

The exhibition, curated by Kelliher Art 

Trust Curator Christopher Johnstone, is in 

Ashburtonaspart of itsSouth Island 

touring schedule for 20212023. 

It is comprised of Kelliher prize 

winners, subsequent purchases, and 

recently commissioned works by the trust. 

Visitors can see worksbyrenownedNew 

Zealand artists includingAusten Deans, 

ColinWheeler, Douglas Badcock, Dick 

Frizzell, and Michael Smither. 

The collection was started in 1956 by 

visionary businessman andphilanthropist 

Sir HenryKelliher.Alongstandingpatron 

of the arts, Sir Henryestablished the 

Kelliher Art Competition, “tocapture the 

grandeur of the New Zealand scene in all 

its changes through the seasons”, as he 

described it. The objective of the 

competitionwas to encourage realistic 

portrayals of NewZealand’s landscapes 

andthe ways of life of its people for the 

entire worldtosee. 

Although the traditional style and 

subject matterchallenged someartists 

andcritics who wereinclinedtowards 

modernistpaintings, the Kelliher, as it 

soon wascalled,quickly became New 

Zealand’s premiere art event. 

The prize for the winningpainting by a 

NewZealandartist wasasum not far off 

the country’s average annual wage at the 

time. 

The Kelliher Art Competition,later 

calledthe Kelliher Art Award, was held 

almost annually until 1977, by whichtime 

it hadwidened its scopetoinclude 

portrait and genre painting. 

In recent years, the collectionhas been 

updatedbyoccasional purchases of 

landscapepaintings by more recent 

established artists. 

From 2015, theTrust has annually 

commissioned apainting by an emerging 

landscape painterasaway of honouring 

Sir Henry’soriginalobjectiveto 

encourage the painting of New Zealand 

landscapes. 

The South Island touring exhibition, 

Rare andUnrivalled Beauty –Landscape 

paintingsfrom theKelliher ArtTrust 

Collection, includes about athird of the 

Trust’s collection. 

Afree fullyillustrated exhibition 

catalogue is available to all visitors. 

In conjunctionwith theexhibition,art 

historian and Curator Dr Mark Stocker 

will be giving alecture at the Gallery:‘The 

Kelliher Paintings: ANew Zealand 

Phenomenon’, August 31, at 5pm. 

The exhibitionRareand Unrivalled 

Beauty: landscapepaintings fromthe 

Kelliher Art Trust Collection is on at the 

Ashburton Art Gallery until October 2.


NEWS 


11 

Angus reflects on decades of service 

DANIEL TOBIN 


Angus McKay enjoys sittingdown and 

having achat about his time in public 

service, and he has alot to cover. 

He has been an AshburtonDistrict 

councillor,aformerEnvironment 

Canterbury (ECan) councillor and 

mayor of Ashburton. 

Angus served thirteen years as an 

ECan councillor, two termsasmayor of 

Ashburton and most recentlyisaone 

term Ashburton District councillor. 

Angus was first elected ECan 

councillor in 1997 and left after the 

CreechReport. 

In 2010, following an investigationand 

report by Wyatt Creech, the National 

government sacked all ECan councillors 

and replacedthem with commissioners 

chairedbyMargaretBazley. 

Angussaid although it ended badly, he 

enjoyedgetting thingsdone while a 

councillor at ECan. 

‘‘I pushed through stopbanks around 

the year 2000, and they were handy 

recently.’’ 

But this is still an ongoing issuethat 

needs asolution. 

‘‘Theway the presentlegislation is 

formed, it is nighonimpossible for 

communities to build big stopbanks for 

farmers, we will need to do something, 

we need government help... locals can’t 

afford it,’’ he said. 

Angus had amixedcroppingand 

livestock farm in Methven, owned since 

1981 but sold in 2017. 

Afterhis experience at ECan Angus 

decidedheliked the involvement 

aroundthe council table so stood for 

Ashburton District Council in 2010,but 

other people thoughtheshould aim 

Ashburton District councillor Angus McKaywill notstand for reelection. 

higher. 

‘‘I had my nomination in early, then I 

was invited by agroup of people to 

attend ameeting and they twisted my 

arm to stand for mayor and Iwon.’’ 

During his time as mayor he oversaw 

the completionofthe new art gallery 

and museum and he influenced how the 

EA NetworksCentre was constructed. 

‘‘I managed to talk the councillorsinto 

doing it aslightly differentway,’’ he 

said. 

There were somevery good people on 

afundraising committee, so Iincluded 

them on the project control group, they 

made suggestions to council and kept an 

eye on the building.’’ 

Angus was elected mayor for asecond 

term in 2013. 

Threeyears laterAngus said he lost in 

his bid to be reelected becausehewas 

actively trying to get jobs for Ashburton 

and ‘‘realisedthe true value of the 

Ashburton business estate.’’ 

‘‘We had an entrepreneur make us an 

offer on various lots of land on the 

industrial estate and one of the sections 

had awater well on it that was my 

demise, Iwas seen as favouring water.’’ 

In 2017 when Angus sold his Methven 

farm, he relocatedtoAshburtonand 

invested in the New ZealandDairy 

Collaborativemilk powder factory. 

‘‘If Icouldn't provide jobs while in 

council Ithought I’d do it myself,’’ he 

said. 

Angus ran for the Ashburton District 

Council in 2019, ‘‘in the hopethat Icould 

support NeilBrown in likeminded 

decisions.’’ 

‘‘Neil wanted to bring the council back 

to agood practical council and Iknow he 

has got there,’’ he said. 

Angus enjoyedhis last term as 

councillorsaying he worked with ‘‘a 

great bunch of councillors.’’ 

Removing the hierarchyaround the 

council table is one of the reasons for its 

success. 

‘‘Neil’s suggestion of doing away with 

committee chairs, thereis is no 

hierarchicalcouncillors, we’re all on 

the same level.’’ 

Angus said he ‘‘just had enough,’’ 

when he decided not to run again. 

He plans to take awelldeserved 

break,but he still has farminginterests 

and is chair of the New ZealandDairy 

Collaborative. 

He doesn't plan to take up golf as a 

pasttime. 

‘‘Way back whenIwas young some 

friendsand Iwent out for agame of golf, 

and it is cheaper for me to buy abottle of 

gin becauseofall the gin shots Ihad,’’ he 

said. 

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Charity bus fundraiser rolls out 

DANIEL.TOBIN 


Allan Andrews hashad three 

significantpersonal 

experiences with cancerduring 

his lifetime andnow he wants 

to give something back. 

He is organisingabus trip 

down to Oamaru in late 

September, with all proceeds 

raisedgoing to the Cancer 

Society. 

When Allan was 17, in 1961, 

his olderbrotherLyndsay was 

diagnosedwith Leukaemia and 

died aged 21. 

‘‘They didn't understand how 

to treat it back then,’’ Allan 

said. 

Allan wasborn and bred in 

Glenavy on his family’s 700 acre 

farm. 

In 1998, aged 44, Allan hadhis 

owncancerscare when he was 

diagnosedwith non hodgkin's 

acute malignantlymphoma. 

‘‘I had a5%chance of 

survival, my secondary 

infection was in thebone 

marrow,’’ Allan said. ‘‘I went 

through absolute hell, Ireally 

mean hell.’’ 

After his firsttreatment of 

chemotherapy his doctorasked 

thenurses to keep an eye on 

Allan because he didn't expect 

him to survive. 

‘‘That doctor came back afew 

days later andhesaid ‘I don't 

knowwhat it is Allan, butyou 

had aglimmerofhopeinyour 

eyes, andyou never looked 

back’.’’ 

‘‘Mentally Iwas quite tough, 

physically Iwas almost 

buggered, butIhadavery good 

wife and she took overthe farm 

with 1500 ewes andallowedme 

to getthrough my recovery.’’ 

Allan was thepresident of 

South Canterbury Federated 

Farmers for six years, and 

served as aTimaru District 

Councillor. 

Allan andhis wife Janette 

relocated to aGeraldine sheep 

farm, around thistimeAllan 

started to drive buses for 

Ritchies part time. They have 

since moved to a20acre 

property on Beach Road. 

In 2012Janette was diagnosed 

with bowel cancer. 

‘‘She had twothirds of her 

liver taken out as asecondary 

infection,’’ Allan said. 

These three majorincidences 

that impacted Allan’slifehave 

lead him to show his 

appreciation forthe Cancer 

Society and raise money for the 

charity. 

The day long bus trip will 

leave Ashburton in themorning 

andAllanhas afull itineraryon 

offer. 

First stop is Waitaki Boys 

HighSchool’sHallofMemories, 

described as one of thecountry's 

more impressivewar 

memorials,aperpendicular 

Gothicstructuredesigned by 

Oamaru architect John 

Forrester that opened in 1927. 

The hall alsohouses one of 

thebestpipeorgansinNew 

Zealand. 

‘‘If anybody on board can play 

an organ, they are welcometo 

have ago,’’ Allan said. 

The tour will then visit 

Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct 

where there willbean 

opportunity to wander around 

theshops andhavelunch. 

On the road homethe bus will 

visit the limestone outcrops of 

Ngapara,Duntroon and 

Peebles, then if time allows they 

will drop into Dot and Neil 

Smith’s Emporium and Castle. 

The tour is open to anybody 

with half of the45coach seats 

booked for the tripsofar. 

Allmoney raised goestothe 

CancerSociety, with other costs 

including diesel being covered 

by sponsors Mike Preston of 

BayleysRealEstate, Mainland 

Wool,Lynda Stevenson 

Accountants, Welshy 

Contractingand Morrison 

Mitsubishi. 

Ritchies Transport have also 

subsidised the tour allowing 

tickets to be $30 per seat. 

To book aseat, contact Allan 

on 027 2286290. 

Above right: Allan Andrews 

has been busy organising the 

tour. Right: Waitaki Boys High 

School’s Hall of Memories. 

Bellow: Limestone outcrops at 

Ngapara. 

IN BRIEF 

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Whiting placed fifth in competition at 

the Commonwealth Games in 

Birmingham.The 29-year-old, based 

in Mount Maunganui, got involved 

with Crossfit while studying 

physiotherapy at Otago University 

and gave weightlifting ago. She 

started lifting seriously in 2016 and 

has representedNew Zealand on 

multiple occasions, despite not 

having acoach until she met Ray 

Everest in 2018. Hayley was a 

talented sprinter at Ashburton 

College and also playedfor the 

college’s top netball team. She is 

1.7m tall and weighs 83kg. Her 

parents, Maxine and Kerry,still live in 


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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 25 

11 August 2022 

Message From ThePrincipal 

Course Confirmation Evening 

Last night we hosted our Course Confirmation 

eveningatthe Hotel Ashburton. 

This is an evening designedfor learners andtheir 

parents andcaregivers to: 

a) give consideration to subjectchoices for2023; 

b) discusspossiblecareer paths with key staff. 

This evening is always well attended and, inmany 

cases, you and your child will be making choices 

thatguide their futurecareer. 

Thechoiceprocess is valuable forusalso as aschool, as we starttoplan 

for 2023. Based onsubject choice information we decide how many 

classes will run in each subject so, for us, it is important that students 

who arereturning maketheirchoices as soon as is practicable. 

My thankstothe many people who gave thetime to attend this night. 

EnrolmentInterviews 

Last week we had enrolment interviews for the Year 8students who 

are starting with usnext year. This involves a15-minute interview with 

about 280 students and their families. This vital information allows us 

to know and support these students from their first day onwards. Can 

Itake this opportunity tothank our office staff who do abrilliant job of 

co-ordinating this logistical challenge. 

These three-wayinterviewsare followedbydiscussion andinformationgathering 

with their current Year 8teachers. Then,inmid-November,we 

bring all the Year 8students into College for anorientation visit, so that 

the first dayinFebruarywill be less challenging. Our Year 9coreclasses 

will runonaratio of 1:25 againnextyear. 

Rebuild 

As many of youwill have noted,the original Phoenix Pre-school building 

has beencleared, which leavesthe construction sitefor BlockOne ready 

to use. There has been apreferred contractor identified, who will be 

namedinthe near future.Construction is scheduled to begin this month, 

so we remain hopeful. 

Social Media Risks and the AuthorityofSchools 

Recently we held afull-College assembly,and communicatedtoparents 

and caregivers about the complex issue of young people’s use of social 

media, andbullying. 

This is an area of challengefor all schools nation-wide as there arelimits 

to aschool’s authority, particularly formatters outside of school time. 

In our correspondence towhānau weasked for parents’ support in 

making every effort to monitor their child’s social media messages and 

usage. Negative use of social media can affect astudent’s well-being, 

inside andoutsideofCollege.Asasimple test,ask to see whatyour child 

is posting. Ifthey won’tshowyou,should youthen be concerned? 

My thanks, and roll-on spring andsome warmer weather! 

Staff Welcome 

Ross Preece 

Principal •Tumuaki 

Tania Trusler-Clark 

EngagementAdvisor 

to families and students. 

This is ashared role between 

Ashburton College and 

Ashburton IntermediateSchool 

Information 

Voting forCollege BoardofTrustee 

Members NowStarted 

ASHBURTON COLLEGE 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

TRIENNIAL PARENT ELECTION –2022 

Theoption of parentelections everyeighteen months has been 

taken by this Boardtoallowfor continuityofmembership. 

Six nominations have nowbeen received forthe three positions. 

Forthose on the College Voting Roll 

voting papers and candidates’ statements have been posted out, 

with aFreepost return-addressed envelope. 

Take this opportunitytolodge your vote. 

Thevoting paper can be returned by hand-deliveryorbypost, 

in the return-addressed envelope provided, 

or another envelope if youchoose. 

If posting,your vote must be received by the 

Returning Officernolater than 

5daysafter thedate of the election (byMonday12September 2022). 

Post as early as possible as New Zealand Post has 

reduced postal deliverydaysinmost areas. 

If delivering your voting paper,deliver it in an envelope, to: 

Sheena Tyrrell,Returning Officer, AshburtonCollege, 

27 Walnut Avenue,Ashburton. 

This must be delivered before 4:00pm on Wednesday07September. 

Voting papers must not be emailed or faxed. 

Sheena Tyrrell,Returning Officer 

E-mail: ts@ashcoll.school.nz 

027 247 8003 

Events 

Year 10 OutdoorEducation Rock 

ClimbingTrip 

During the last week of Term Two over thirty students from the Year 

10 Outdoor Education classes travelled up to the YMCA Clip ’n Climb 

in Christchurch for afew sessions of climbing, and putting what they 

have learnttopractice. 

All students got to experience climbing higher than what isavailable at 

school,and could really test their fear of heights. 

At Clip ’n Climb avariety offun climbs was available for students to test 

themselves individually and with friends, and to have races orbeat each 

other’s times. 

Fastest on the Speed Wall 

Taylor Wilson ofYear 10BBZ managed the speed wall in 8.62 seconds.Hewas 

thefastest thatday,and the fastest out 

of anyYear 10 students in recent years. 

Outdoor Education teacher 

Luke Martin was with this group. He 

said the behaviour of all students was 

exemplary, demonstrating the AshColl 

WayofQuality, Pride and Respect. 

The Year 10 students are now back 

in the classroom, and getting ready 

for their next adventure of risk 

managementand bush survival. 

(Pictured right): Jah Trouland tackling 

one of the walls. 

Events 

Year 11 and12Outdoor Education 

MountainBike trip 

Leading into the the last two weeks ofTerm Two, both of the Senior 

OutdoorEducation classes headed off to HanmerSprings to complete 

their Mountain Biking unit. 

Outdoor Education teacher Luke Martin said that both groups had been 

building up to this with abit of practicecarving up the AshburtonMountain 

Bike Trail and Skills Park. 

(Pictured right): Stop-off 

for lunch, with bikes still 

attached to the trailer. 

Both trips were held over 

three days, in order to 

try out as many of the 

downhill trails as possible 

and to build on individual 

skill levels. All students 

challenged themselves to 

try something a little out 

of their comfort zones, 

whether it was attempting 

aBlue Run or attempting aBlack Run for the first time.These are part ofa 

progressiveMountainBike Trail degreeofdifficultyrating system. 

Luke said that what impressed him the most, was how both year groups 

worked together and helped each other out.Itwas greattosee the students 

working together and,for the majorityofthe time,not requiring anyteacher 

input. 

Thereisalwaysarisk of afew smallinjuries when on an Outdoor trip and the 

Year 12 students proved this correct! Astudent, who Luke said he wouldn’t 

embarrass by naming,was giving it his all on ared run. He managed to overcook 

it on asmall drop and ended up over the handlebars onto asmall rocky 

ledge. Fortunately, other than asore knee and bruised ego they were able 

to continue. 

Adip in the hot pools on the second night was always going to go down 

nicely after afull day ofbiking. Being inthe middle of winter made for a 

greatnighttofinishthe trip off. 

Both classes got aquick break over the holidays then got onto their 

respective Risk Management Units, with aspot of Skiing or Snowboarding 

due early Term Three. 

(Pictured above,lefttoright): 

Chloe Rutledge,Danielle Faichnie, 

Mason Birdand MarkusWhite after 

descending one of the Blue Runs. 

(Pictured right): Lachie Jemmett and 

NukuPenisoni showing off their latest 

bike gear. 

Information 

Mid-Term Break and Teacher Only 

DayPending 

Friday19August: Mid-term break 

Pleasenotethatthis aMid-Term break dayfor College. 

Thereisnoschool on this day. 

Monday22August: ACCORD Teacher Only Day 

The ACCORD Teacher Only Days are Ministry of Education nation-wide 

granted days allocated tosupport the implementation of changes to 

NCEA. Four days have been allocatedfor 2022. 

As the natureofchangesineach Learningand Subjectareaisdifferent, 

staff aremeeting in subjectareas,with the majorityofour teaching staff 

travelling toarange of schools in Christchurch towork collaboratively 

with their subject counterparts from acrossvarious schools. 

Thereisnoschool forstudents on thisday. 

(Pictured above): Jorja Abernethy 

on the wayupthe wall. 

(Pictured right): Ryan Evans 

heading up the pole. 

Forthcoming Events 

August 

12 Lincoln Exchange,AshburtonCollege 

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


Hockey Boys’1st XI, Ngā Puna WaiorMaristParkHockey Turfs, 

Christchurch 

Basketball Junior AGirls’, Pioneer Stadium, Somerfield, Christchurch 

South Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Basketball – Junior Boys’ 

A&B,Senior Boys’B,SouthernTrust Events Centre,Timaru 

14 NZ SecondarySchools’Shooting Championships (Triple S) Round 3, 

Home Range 

15 Aoraki SecondarySchools’Snowboardingand SkiChampionships, 

Mt Dobson 

SmallboreRifleShooting,Target Shooting NZ Challenge, 

Home Range,Coronation Target 

15-18 Year 12 Outdoor Education trail hike,StJames Trail,Lewis Pass 

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

Competitions,Christchurch

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 25 

11 August 2022 

Congratulations 

National Powerlifting Title forOllie Bubb 

Ollie Bubb,Year 12 student, took out the National Title in his age and 

weightgroup at the NewZealand Powerlifting Championships,heldin 

Palmerston Northfrom01-05 August.. 

Personal Best 

Hiscombined total of 452.5Kkgs (Squat-150kgs, Bench -95kgs and Deadlift 

-207.5kgs) was a30kg personal improvement onthe total Ollie gained to 

take out the Canterbury 

Championship in April of 

this year. 

Competing in the under 

74kg class,Ollie’s result was 

5kg ahead of second placegetter,and 

7.5kg ahead of 

thirdplace-getter. 

Ollie noted he is very happy 

to be bringing the Gold 

Medal back to Ashburton! 

(Pictured right): 

Ollie pictured on the 

podium top spot,with 

Abadi Elijah (second 

place-getter) and 

Caleb Campbell (third). 

RangioraHigh School – 

AshburtonCollege Sports Exchange 

This week we look at the remaining individual team reports from this 

exchange. 

Junior ABoys’ Basketball 

The AshColl team was upagainst atall Rangiora team, which they are 

renowned for, as well as being accurate shooters. 

Team Manager Lisa Elliott said that Rangiora started the game with afullcourtpress 

and took an early lead. Thisplaydisrupted the courtplayofthe 

College dribblers, and shut down the team’s ability tomake clean passes. 

AshColl had to adapt to using bounce and squarepasses,using their body 

to shield the ball from defenders. The final score of91-59 highlighted the 

number of successful Rangiora shots, including an amount ofsuccess also 

forthe AshColl team. 

Team members were: Daniel Ditmer (Captain), Liam Elliott, Josh King, 

Taniela Palavi, Riki Philpott, Olly Prince, Jack Spicer, William Woods, with 

Year 13 student coaches Caleb McNulty-Burns and Ethan Reodique; and 

Lisa Elliott (Manager). 

Player Ranz Buenafe wasabsent forthis fixture. 

Convincing WintoCollege Smallbore 

Target Shooting Team 

This fixture was played atthe RangioraTarget Shooting Club range at the 

Rangiora Oval, with College fielding ateam ofeight, to match Rangiora 

High School’s numbers. 

Manager Nina McKenzie outlines aconvincing win to Ashburton College 

but notedthat, due to illness, RangioraHigh had fewershooters on the day, 

so ateam average wasagreed to forthe result. 

Members shot two targets, (being two 10-shot matches). With Rangiora’s 

range at 20 yards, (as opposed tothe College shooters’home range at 25 

yards), this required some adjustment. 

Team members on 

the day (pictured left, 

back row, 

lefttoright): 

CharlotteMcKenzie, 

Jack McIntosh, 

Jack Jones (Captain), 

Phoebe McKenzie, 

Tāne Moore. 

(Front row, lefttoright): Bree Greer,Madi Tourle,Sama Sooialo. 

Coach and Managers were - BryanHunter, Nina McKenzie,Sharon Tourle. 

Scores for the day were: 

Charlotte McKenzie (99.05 and 93.03); Jack Jones (96.02 and 95.01); 

Madi Tourle (97.03 and 98.06); Sama Sooialo (92.01 and 98.03); 

Jack McIntosh (80.0 and 94.03); Tāne Moore (91.03 and 95.02); Bree Greer 

(98.04and 95.04) andPhoebe McKenzie (89.04 and 97.01). 

College’s team average was 94.19, with 

Rangiora’saverage being 89.67. 

Of note, Bree Greer shot apersonal best 

of 98.04 (and arousingchorus of Happy 

Birthday was sung for the birthday girl, 

CharlotteMckenzie!). 

(Pictured left): Bree Greer working on a 

personal best score. 

Jack Jones gave averygood acceptance 

speech as Captain and thanked Rangiora 

and their helpers and coaches for a 

good day out. Asalways, the students 

conducted themselves in good spirit 

and were apleasuretotravelwith. 

Girls’ First XI Football 

In aturnaroundfromthe Girls’Footballsuccess over BurnsideHigh School’s 

team,the College team wasupagainst Rangiorawho showedtheir quality, 

both in possession andinfront of goal,togain a7-1 win. 

However, in facing this team, which wascomprised of multiple Canterbury 

Womens’players,CoachPatrick Sandrey said thatAshCollstill showedsome 

qualityindefenceand that theygenerally keptupwith the play. 

HayleySmithscoredCollege’s only goal. 

Team members: Sarah Mattson (Co-captain), Lusungu Mbambo 

(Co-captain), Katie Ashworth, Donna Dandin, E-J Elliott, Micaela Gomez, 

Jamila Jimenez, Taylor King-Ryan, Melissa Mattson, Darcy McCully, 

Zoe Nicholls, Georgie Poole, Sifala Sagaga, Hayley Smith, Gabbie Tindall, 

Gracie Trotter. 

Winfor Girls’ 1st XI Hockey 

Although the team got off to aquick startand wereinRangiora’scircle early, 

theywereunabletoconvert and it wasRangiora who scored first. 

AshColl pickedupthe intensityafterthatand were able to come backwith 

four goals of their own, which remained the finalscore of 4-1 to College. 

Goal scorers were Lily Davidson, Emma Lill and Sarah Wilson (2goals). 

Manager Jen Muir said there were numerous more opportunities, but the 

girlscouldn’teasily find the back of the net. 

(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Gracie Trotter, Rose Vannini, 

Laura Walsh, Amy McLachlan, Caitlin Collie, Leah Doig, Emma Lill, 

LauraCameron. 

(Middle row, left to right): Alia Forrester, Anna Gray (Captain), 

Holly-Jayne Feutz, Lily Davidson, Sarah Wilson (Vice Captain), 

HonorBradford. 

(Front): Olivia Muir. 

APositive Winfor College’s Strong Boys’ 

1st XI Hockey Team 

Manager Jason Vannini said, asateam, they were uncertain how strong 

Rangiorawould be.Albeit Collegehas been playing some good hockey this 

year,they were missing acouple of players forthis fixture. 

In the first quarterCollege controlled possession well andscoredagoal off 

apenaltycorner.This wasfollowedbyanice field goal from Toby Grant for 

a2-0 scoretoCollege at quarter-time. 

Rangiora applied more pressure inthe second quarter, and scored agoal, 

but this was followed byagoal from Hamish O’Reilly for a3-1 half-time 

score. 

The third quarter was very even, with some good defence from 

Zane Cameron keeping Rangiora out. College had acouple of chances, 

with a near miss from Josh Cannan and no addition to the score in the 

3rdquarter. 

In the last quarter College scored goals by Nic Stringer and Lachie Jemmett 

before a final consolation goal to Rangiora, bringing the final score to 6-2 in 

College’sfavour. 

Team members are: Zane Cameron, Joshua Cannan, Harrison Doak, 

Jack Ellis, Devon Flannery, Archie Glanville, Toby Grant, Riley Harris, 

Lachie Jemmett, Nick Kershaw, Braden Luxton, Hamish O’Reilly, Sam Orr, 

Will Rollinson, TomRosevear,Nicholas Stringer,HenryThomas, HenryWallis. 

Basketball –Senior Boys’ATeam 

The Senior ABasketball team was described as getting off to avery slow 

start. However, the players startedtopick it up in the second half,although 

still found it difficult to find arhythm, and were down on points for the 

majorityofthe game. 

Riley Sanoted that the Rangiora team had aheight advantage over the 

smaller Collegeplayers and also playedastrong defensivegame.Rangiora 

were hittingtheir shots on the day, whileCollege waslessaccurateonthis 

occasion. 

Ashlin Hala’ufa had avery good game, and the Rangiora team had 

obviously planned in advance towork together to take College’s strong, 

representative-experienced player, RileySa, outofthe game. 

Team members for the fixture were –Denzel Banghal, Daniel Ditmer, 

Ashlin Hala’ufa, Caleb McNulty-Burns, Jesse Nieman, Taniela Palavi, 

TomPatterson, Ethan Reodique,Riley Sa,Nick Taojo. 

Newel Buenafewas notavailable forthis fixture, whileBen Ditmer coached 

for the day inplace of regular Coach Roasty Douglas, and Lisa Elliott was 

Manager in placeofregular Manager Julie McGrath. 

RugbyGirls’and Boys’1st XV Results 

Team personnel said that this was an opportunity for both the Girls’ and 

Boys’1st XV teamstoplayagainst somedifferentopposition teams. 

TheRangioraBoys’1st XV team has hadatoughMilesToyota Championship, 

beingyet to pickupawin,with seven losses and adraw. 

The Rangiora Girls’1st XV team is sitting in fifth place in the Miles Toyota 

Cup, from twowins and four losses. 

By contrast, the Ashburton College Boys’ 1st XV made the decision to pull 

out of the Miles Toyota Championship prior to the start of this season, but 

all the players have been having great seasons playing in the Under 16 and 

Under 18 competitions. 

The Ashburton College Under 18 Girls’ team is currently third in the 

AutoworldTimaru Under 18 schoolgirlrugbycompetition. 

Close Encounterfor Boys’1st XV Game 

This gamewas described as aback and forwardaffair, withthe game being 

decidedby amerefivepoints.AshburtonCollege battled all gamelong,but 

ultimately fell at the final hurdle,losing 31-26. 

Ashburton’s try-scorers were: Olly Hobbs, Sonny McMillan and 

Fononga Lisala who each scored two tries, while Sonny McMillan had a 

fantastic dayoffthe tee, kicking threeout of four conversions. 

Theatmosphereofthis gamewasapparently incredible andiswhatmakes 

the spectacleof1st XV rugbysospecial. 

(Pictured above): College players at apoint ofreal action as they tussle to 

gain possession of the ball. 

Team members for this fixture were: Tipeti Afu, Dale Burgess, 

Zac Douglas,Devon Flannery, Eddie Galbraith, Izayih Harris, Fletcher Hobbs, 

Oliver Hobbs, Iraia Langi, Fononga Lisala, Sonny McMillan, Jack Middleton, 

Ivana Milo, Millar Newlands, Nuku Penisoni, Dave Pio, Fauea Sione, 

Harry Spicer,HenryThomas,TalatauTouli, Logan Williams. 

MassiveWin forGirls’1st XV 

The girl’s game saw aclinical performance bythe Ashburton College 

Under 18 girls’ side,asthey piledonten triestogaina62-0 victoryoverthe 

RangioraGirls’Under18team. 

The tries were evenlyspread throughout the side, acrossseven different 

tryscorers: 

Scoring one try were Angel Spooner, Edelma Kelsall, 

Eteta Tanunu and Madison Trusler-Clark, while Gemma Taparau 

Shelley Cossey and 

Siasini Satui scored twoeach. 

Goal kicker,AngelSpooner 

hadagoodday off theteeas 

well,kicking six out of the ten 

conversions. 

This was an incrediblyphysical 

gameofrugby, with impact 

that rivalled women’s rugby of 

thehighestlevel. 

(Pictured left): TheBoys’team 

presentthe guardofhonour for 

the girls’ team,with 

GemmaTapurau (front) and 

MaePatterson, leadingthe 

chargethrough. 

Team members for this fixture were: Kyly Apaipo, Mere Apaipo, 

Doreen Awaikera, Zoe Barry, Shelley Cossey, Chloe-Lyn Edwards, 

MariaHala,EdelmaKelsall,MiaManoa,MaePatterson,ChloeRobinson,Siasini 

Satui, Angel Spooner,Eteta Tanunu,Gemma Tapurau,Madison Trusler-Clark, 

Ripena Umaga Vaeila, Sasha Williams. 

2-1 WintoCollege Phoenix E-sports Team 

Team members were: Jade Jung (Captain), Neiv Sol, Matthew Wong, 

JordanGreen, Hamish Lyth,Ron Naui, ConnerStewart. 

Team coach Tom Kitchen said that this was asolid showing from the 

College team, and noted the awesome facilities atRangiora, including 

commentators andalivestream of the games. 

The 

AshColl 

Way

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Thursday,11August2022 |ISSUE 91 

The call is out forlocal artists in Ashburton District 

TheChorus Cabinet Art Programme 

is back in Ashburton Districtand the 

call is outfor designsubmissions 

from local artistsacrossthe district. 

Four Chorus cabinets in Ashburton and 

one inMethven have been chosen for a 

makeover and artists are encouraged to 

gettheir designs in beforethe deadline of 

August 31. 

The project was so successful last year, 

Chorus has partnered with Ashburton 

District Council again toturn some of 

their more frequently tagged cabinetsinto 

paintedart works. 

Chorus Community RelationsManagerJo 

Seddon saysthatitmakes sensetopartner 

with local councils, as they know their 

communities best. 

“We are really pleased that Ashburton 

District Council wants towork with us 

again andwe’re lookingforward to seeing 

what localartistscome up with. 

“Wehad someoutstandingcabinetmurals 

completed inthe region last year, two of 

which arecontendersfor the 2023 annual 

Chorus CabinetArt Calendar.” 

SteveFabish Comment 

Bring on Spring 

These cabinets become works of art in 

the street, often telling stories about the 

communities in which they are located 

and help to discouragetagging. 

Ashburton District Council ChiefExecutive 

Hamish Riach says the initiativeisagreat 

opportunity for artists toshowcase their 

talents, and is encouraging people to 

make asubmission. 

“This is achance not only toshare your 

work with Mid Canterbury, butalso much 

further afield. The programme is areal 

win-winforourcommunity.Weget to have 

fantastic artworks in our streetscape that 

celebrate our people and stories, and also 

provide work and promotion ofour local 

artists." 

Requests for designs are now open until 

31 August. A Council panel will select 

the finalists before they are submitted to 

Chorus for final approval. The successful 

applicantswill need to be able to complete 

the work by 30 March 2023. 

Information can be found on Chorus’ 

dedicated webpage: www.chorus.co.nz/ 

community/cabinet-art-programme 

All finished art will be included on the 

Chorus website and will be considered 

forthe 2024 Chorus CabinetArt calendar, 

copiesofwhich aresent around theworld. 

Existing murals canbeseen here: 

www.chorus.co.nz/blog/cabinet-artgallery 

Newsites forpublic traders 

as bylaw adopted 

Whenthe daffodils start to 

popupabove ground andthe 

Rhododendrons startbudding, 

it’sawonderful sign thatSpring 

is just aroundthe corner. 

In the Community Services group 

at Council, Spring is atime we look 

forwardto. 

It’sbeen another difficult winterwith 

not so nice weather - the second 

wettestJulyonrecordfor Ashburton. 

Our team have certainly been kept 

on our toes andontop of that,winter 

illnesses have notbeen kind. 

Some positive aspects over winter 

included a successful Glow in the 

Park community event to bringusall 

back together, and recent highlevels 

of participationinour school holiday 

programmes. 

Currently,theArtGalleryhasanumber 

of exhibitions for all members of the 

community to come and enjoy, from 

stunning New Zealand landscapes 

to intimate explorations ofphysical 

materials. Kā HuruManu is stillonat 

the Museum, showcasing localMāori 

place names with the Ngāi Tahu 

culturalmapping project. 

The Library is offering great 

educational programmes and 

resources from Homework Hub and 

LOTE (Languages otherthan English) 

to online banking and reading 

challenges. 

Looking ahead, planning is 

underway for anumber ofCouncil 

events, especially based around 

the Christmas festive season. Our 

facilities are preparing for the return 

of summersportsasthe wintercodes 

wind down and celebrate a great 

season. 

As the temperatures rise again, our 

ample parks and reserves around 

thedistrictare perfectfor connecting 

with friends and family, or finding 

some spacetojusttoclear your head. 

Tryagameofdisc golf at EA Networks 

Centre, or simply enjoy our spring 

plantingsastheystart to blossom and 

bloom. 

Let’s hope that Spring will be the 

beginning ofanew sense of stability 

andwellness forour community. 

Newpermittedsites formobile 

traders,includingfood caravans, 

have been establishedacrossthe 

Districtafterthe Counciladopted 

theTrading in Public Spaces Bylaw 

in late July. 

Thenew locations include sites in Rakaia 

and Lake Hood; areas within the District 

that were previously missing permitted 

sites.Thepublicwasconsultedonthedraft 

Bylaw in Juneand theCouncil received 29 

submissions. 

Group ManagerStrategy and Compliance, 

Jane Donaldson, said the public’s 

feedback hadhelped the Councilfind the 

right direction forthe updated regulations. 

“The Council has always recognised the 

vibrancythatmobiletraders, such asfood 

caravans bringtoourtowns and events. 

“However, itneeds bebalanced against 

the needs of our existing businesses 

and well managed, so it doesn’t cause a 

nuisance forthe public.” 

Ms Donaldson said much of thefeedback 

centred around the permittedtradingsites 

on Havelock Street next to Baring Square 

East and the temporary spots in front of 

the clock towerwherefood caravans had 

been located while the new Library and 

Civic building, Te Pātaka okā Tuhituhi 

and Te WaharoaaHine Paaka, wasunder 

construction. 

Councillors opted to retain the Havelock 

St permittedsite, and add newpermitted 

sites on each side of the clocktower while 

keeping the area directly infront of the 

landmark clear for visitors and people 

stoppingfor photographs. 

The Bylaw also obtained anew name, 

after being previously known as the 

Mobile Shops, Stalls and Hawkers Bylaw. 

The Council agreed thatthe newtitle was 

clearer and better describedits purpose. 

The Council is now producing a help 

guide for those interested intrading on 

public sites which will help explain the 

bylaw’s requirements. Information can 

also be found on the Council’swebsiteat 

ashburtondc.govt.nz/publictrading 

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No Winter Blues at the Library 

While the weather has been 

dreadful overthe lastfew weeks, it’s 

beenthe perfect time to getout of 

the rain and makeuse of the great 

services on offer at the Ashburton 

PublicLibrary. 

The Library is well past justbeing aplace 

for books. It's evolved into acommunity 

space for sharing knowledge and 

connecting with other people. Many of 

our resources are aimed towards helping 

our tamariki (kids) and rangatahi (young 

adults), including: 

LOTE Online for Kids: Our new online 

database of digital books in World 

Languages allows kids to enjoythe magic 

of books in LOTE(Languages Other Than 

English). Each book also comes with 

English translations to help kids learn 

languages. It has digital picture books 

in 45+ languages, with new books and 

languages released each month. This 

service helps libraries, such as ours, 

to engage immigrant, refugee, and 

multilingual familiesintheircommunities. 

Final Day 

forLocal 

Election 

Nominations 

With nominations forthe 2022 

LocalElections closing at midday 

tomorrow (Friday), the Council 

is keen to see more people put 

theirhands up to representthe 

community. 

As of 11am Wednesday, 23nominations 

had been received, including two for 

Mayor, 13across the three wards of the 

Ashburton District Council, three for the 

Methven Community Board and five for 

the Braided Rivers Community Trust. 

Another five nominations were being 

processed. 

Whileit’snot ususualfortheretobeaflurry 

of last minute nominations, it’s possible 

that alack of candidates could lead to a 

costly by-election.Atthe timeofprinting, 

one further nomination was still needed 

for the Braided Rivers Community Trust 

whichrequires six electedmembers. 

Nominations close at noon on Friday 

12 August. The Council urges anyone 

intendingtostand forelection to complete 

theirstraightawayand contactthe Deputy 

ElectoralOfficer on 03 307 7700 to ensure 

theirpaperwork is correct. 

voteashburton.nz 

Homework Hub: Run byteachers with 

help from library staff, this is astress free 

way totake the pressure out of doing 

homework in a comfortable, relaxed 

setting. Homework Hub take place each 

Wednesday of Term 3between 4pm and 

5.30pm. 

D&D Club: Let your imagination soar 

with this fun and immersive activity 

that rewards creativity and teamwork. 

EA Networks offers 

cabinets forart 

With the help of the Creative 

Communitiesfund,EANetworks 

have partnered with Ashburton 

DistrictCounciltooffer up twoof 

theircabinets forpaintingthis year. 

The two cabinets are at Isleworth Road, 

Hinds (outside the public toilets) and 

Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia. 

“We’re hopingthiswillattract localartists 

from Hinds and Rakaia to submit their 

designs”, said Group Manager Community 

Services, SteveFabish. 

“We’re proud topartner, once again with 

EA Networksonacommunityprojectand 

Draft Ashburton Airport 

DevelopmentPlan 

Dungeons and Dragons is hosted every 

Wednesday in the library from 4pm to 

5.30pm. Suitable forYear9and above. 

There’s plenty more on offer at 

Ashburton Library, including arange of 

digital streaming services that you can 

access from home through your library 

membership. 

Visit ashburtondc.govt.nz to find out 

more. 

we areexcited to bring this initiativetoour 

rural communities.” 

Artists who want to apply to the EA 

Networks cabinet programme can apply 

and submit designs togovernance@adc. 

govt.nz by31August and work is to be 

completedby30March 2023. 

Artists will bepaid between $400 and 

$1,000 (depending on the size of the 

cabinet) and up to $150 formaterials. 

The successful Chorus Cabinet 

programme inspiredEANetworks to also 

offer up cabinets to deliver more vibrant 

local street art with the helpofAshburton 

DistrictCouncil. 

Howshouldour airportdevelop over 

the next 30 years? 

Find out moreabout our proposals and talk to the team 

behind the draft plan at the Ashburton Airport Open Day. 

Saturday 13 August|Between 12pm &4pm 

Mid CanterburyAeroClub,Ashburton Airport. 

Shareyour feedback at ashburton.govt.nz/haveyoursay 

PUBLICNOTICES 

PROPOSED ROAD 

CLOSURES 

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular 

TrafficRoadClosure) Regulations 

1965, notice is herebygiven that 

the Ashburton District Council is 

proposingtotemporarily close the 

following roads forthe purposes 

described. 

Road proposed to be closed: 

SYMESROAD 

Purpose: To enable Enduranz Events 

to hold the ‘Mission Mt Somers’ 

endurancerace. 

PeriodofClosure: From 5:00am 

until 5:00pm on Saturday, 

29 October2022 

Objections: By 8.00am on Monday, 

12 September2022 

Road proposed to be closed: 

WINSLOW WILLOWBYROAD,from 

the Longbeach Road intersection 

to approximately 500m from the 

intersection withState Highway 1 

Purpose: To enable the Ashburton 

Car Club to hold the ‘Winslow 

WillowbyRoadStandingQuarter Mile 

Sprint’ 

PeriodofClosure:From9.00am 

until 4.00pm on Saturday, 

03 September2022 

Objections: By 4.00pm on 

Wednesday,31August2022 

Thisproposedclosureismade 

under theLocal Government Act 

1974-Schedule10(11 (e)) and will 

be considered at the Council meeting 

on 17 August 2022. 

Correction: Thismeeting was 

incorrectly advertisedlastweek 

as taking place on 17 September. 

Objections: Anypersonobjectingto 

the proposals above should lodge 

noticeoftheirobjectionand the 

groundsfor theirobjection in writing 

by post or email to theCouncil, 5 

BaringSquare West, Ashburton, by 

the date noted. 

NEILMCCANN 

Group Manager 

InfrastructureService 

COMMUNITYNOTICEBOARD 

UPCOMING MEETINGS 

Meetings areheld in theCouncil 

Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, 

(unless otherwise advised). 

Council Meeting 

Wednesday 17 August, 1.00pm 

BiodiversityAdvisoryGroup 

Thursday 18 August,1.00pm 

Ashburton WaterZoneCommittee 

Tuesday 23 August,1.00pm 

(live-streamed) 

COUNCIL OFFICE 

5Baring Square West 

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

Thursday9am -5pm 

ASHBURTONPUBLIC LIBRARY 

180 Havelock Street,Ashburton 7700 

Mon -Fri 9.00am -8.00pm 

Sat10am -1pm | Sun 1pm -4pm 

EA NETWORKSCENTRE 

20 River Terrace 

Mon -Fri 6am-9pm (pools 7pm, gym8pm) 

Sat&Sun 7am-7pm (pools 5pm, gym6pm) 

ASHBURTON ARTGALLERY& 

ASHBURTON MUSEUM 

327 WestStreet 

10am -4pm daily 

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NEWS 


Showaccoladefor Ashburton 

INDI.ROBERTS 


The AshburtonEquestrianSportsNZ 

(ESNZ)Jumping and Show Hunter group’s 

championship show, heldinJanuarythis 

year, has been voted ESNZ 2021/2022 

‘Show of the Year’. 

The multiday showheld at the 

Ashburtonshowgrounds saw close to 400 

riders from across theSouth Island attend 

to compete. 

Roughly 25 riders were local. 

AshburtonESNZ Jumping and Show 

Hunter grouppresident KateBird and 

area delegate Zoe Shore said it was a 

fantastic turn outand they were honoured 

to have taken homethe Show of theYear 

award. 

‘‘We were up against the national 

champs,’’Zoe said. 

‘‘Out of the rest of thecountry we are 

probably oneofthe smallest groups.’’ 

They harnessedAshburton’s central 

location to incorporate an internationallyrecognisedclass 

called theFEI CSIone 

star (InternationalEquestrian Federation 

Concours de Saut International 1), which 

encouraged professionalriders lookingto 

compete in alower leveleventto attend. 

Ashburton ESNZ Jumping and Show Hunter group president Kate Bird and area 

delegate Zoe Shore with their ‘Show of the Year’ trophies. 

The ‘Show of the Year’ award was given 

based on anumber of factors which 

includedthe organisationand 

presentation of the show andjumps. 

‘‘We are very gratefultothe (Ashburton) 

A&P, the groundswerebeautiful, Doug 

the caretaker did an incredible job of 

puttingextra hours in to make sure the 

surface was amazing for thejumpers,’’ Zoe 

said. 

‘‘Our grounds are renownedasprobably 

beingone of thebest in thecountry.’’ 

Kate said covid put abig ‘if’ factor on the 

show, as it had impacted the success of 

previous years’ events. 

‘‘We just dodged the lockdowns. We had 

to have the wrist bandsand covid passes, 

and we couldn’thaveany extrapeople on 

so we had our numbers restricted, but we 

were lucky that we could still go ahead.’’ 

Theevent requiredaselection of 

judgesfor each ringand class to attend, 

andadditionalportable horse yardshad 

to be erected on site to caterfor thelarge 

number of horsesand competitors. 

‘‘We’re justlucky with the team of 

people we’vegot,’’ Katesaid. 

‘‘Weall just pull in together. It’s abig 

joborganising ashow,havingtoset it 

up.’’ 

Threeshowjumpingarenasand one 

show hunter arena were established for 

thechampionship show. 

‘‘It was ourfirst three day show,’’ Kate 

said. 

‘‘We decided to save cramming 

everything in because we getsuch big 

entries,soifweopened it up it might 

take some pressure off and it reallydid. 

‘‘Wehad areally goodatmosphere. 

Even theweather played itspart.’’ 

With clearblue skiesforecasted,a 

ringside bar wasset up whereZoe said 

they ‘‘served Pimm’s in thesunshine’’. 

TheAshburton ESNZ Jumpingand 

Show Hunter groupalso won the‘Show 

of theYear’ awardin2017/2018and 

recognised thehardworkcontributedby 

families, group members,and sponsors 

to help realise the award again. 

‘‘We arereallylucky with our 

sponsors, we’rewellsupported with 

some really generoussponsorship 

withinAshburton,’’ Kate said. 


Poetry 

cabaret 

Two poets and amusician will 

join forces in Ashburton next 

week to present acomic and 

lyric portrait of Aotearoa New 

Zealand and its place in the 

South Pacific today. 

Their Mad Doggerel poetry 

cabaret is full of cascading 

words, wild musicality and 

lightning humour. 

The entertaining show will 

bring three nationallyeminent 

artists to halls and venues 

throughout New Zealand, 

including aNational Poetry 

Day performance at the 

National Library in Wellington 

on August 26. 

David Eggleton, an acclaimed 

writer, has received just about 

every literary award for poetry 

it is possible to receive in New 

Zealand, from the Prime 

Minister's Award for 

Excellence in Poetry in 2016 to 

PEN NZ Best First Book of 

Poems in 1987. 

Overseas, amongst other 

events, he has taken part in the 

Poetry Olympics and the 

Ranters' Cup Final, winning 

Street Entertainer of the Year 

for Poetry at the London 

Convent Garden Festival. 

Daren Kamali was acofounder 

of the South Auckland 

Poets' Collective in 2008, an 

organisation aimed at 

encouraging young Pacific 

poets to tell their stories. An 

accomplished performance 

poet, as well as amusician, 

Daren Kamali has travelled 

the world presenting poems 

based on Polynesian and 

Pasifika legends and his own 

life story. 

Daren has aMaster of 

Creative Writing with First 

Class Honours from the 

University of Auckland (2017). 

He has released two albums 

of his poetry set to music . 

Richard Wallis is aDunedinbased 

classical guitarist. As a 

sound scape musician he has 

worked extensively with David 

Eggleton in producing music 

and video recordings. 

Mad Doggerel poetry cabaret 

is on at the Ashburton Event 

Centre, August 20, 7:30pm, 

Tickets from venue or www. 

ateventcentre.co.nz 

Keepingthe poweronwhen the winds blow 

EA Networks hasbeenonhigh 

alert throughoutJulyaswild 

windsand rainhave battered 

the district.Thankfully,Mid 

Canterbury’s powernetwork 

remainedresilient, with 

outages mostlylimited to some 

rural areas and privately 

owned onpropertylines. 

EA Networksactingnetwork 

managerMyles Connewsaid 

the longterminvestmentin 

undergroundingthe network as 

playingakey part in reducing 

outages.“We’ve spent along 

timefocused on 

undergroundingour network. 

It’s because of this and other 

network upgradesthat we’ve 

beenable to significantly 

reducethe impactthat weather 

has on our network.” 

During the windstorminmid 

July, approximately600 

customers went without power. 

EA Networks crewsworked 

longhours to ensure the 

majority of customersdidn’t 

spend the nightwithout 

electricity. Field services 

manager George Ritchiesaid 

crews were kept outaslong as 

theycould be to reduce the 

overnightimpact on customers. 

“It’safine balancebetween 

keepingthe crewssafe in the 

conditionsand doing 

everything possible to restore 

power forour customers,”he 

said. 

While outfixing faults, field 

teams hadnoticedasignificant 

numberoftrees,particularly 

Blue Gum, that didn’t standup 

against the recentstrong winds. 

“We’ve been really luckythis 

timearound, trees that could 

have fallen on to overhead 

lines,haven’t,”MrConnew 

said. “This has beena 

contributingfactorinour 

ability to quickly resolve 

outages.” 

Trees closetopowerlines are 

an obvious risk. 

Aless obviousrisk,however, 

are trees on theother sideof 

the roadfrom power lines at 

such aheight thatwhen they 

comedown, they’re going to 

causeanissue. 

“Fall Zonetrees are 

something we needtofocuson 

if we wanttocontinue to keep 

the lights on in significant 

stormevents. It’s about 

educationand working 

togetherwith tree owners, so 

they can understand the 

potential risktheirtreespose 

and howwemightbeableto 

reduce thatrisk,” Mr Connew 

said. 

Approximately 11%of 

outages eachyearare caused 

by treesdamagingpowerlines. 

“Outages caused by trees often 

impact multiple customers at 

once,and it takes ourcrews 

longertoget the power back 

on,” he said. 

If residents haveany 

concerns about trees andpower 

lines nearby, theeasiestthing 

is to calland getonto it quickly, 

so the risk is removedbefore 

thenextweather event. 

Peoplecan contact EA 

Networks on 0800430 460for 

adviceontreemanagement.

Treesand power lines 

Treesand overhead power lines areadangerous mix–keep treeswellaway from 

power lines to maintain safety andyour electricity supply. 

Trees close to power lines 

can be dangerous and 

damage theelectricity 

network causing outages. 

Owners arelegally required 

to trim their trees so they are 

well clearof the Notice Zone. 

If we spot ahazardous tree 

within the Growth Limit 

Zone we’ll getintouch to 

discuss this with you. 

Trees that grow too close to overhead powerlinesare 

aserious hazardtopublic safety and maycausepower 

outageswhichcould impact notonlyyou,but thewider 

community. EANetworksneeds your helptoensurethat 

potentially dangerous trees arekeptclear of overhead 

powerlines. By working together, we can keep our 

community safe,and the lights on! 

Tree ownerresponsibilities 

If youhavetrees growing near powerlines you have a 

responsibility to act and ensurethatthe minimum 

required distances aremaintained. Trimming trees when 

they areclose to powerlines is dangerous. If you areaware 

of trees thatare close to power lines,it’soften besttocall a 

qualified professional forhelp. 

Howcan EA Networks help? 

EA Networkscan help tree ownersbyproviding: 

• expertadvice on howtomanage your trees 

• treecutting services 

• freedisconnection of power lines,with notice, so 

your chosen contractor can safely attend to your trees. 

Whathappens if Idonothing with my tree? 

If EA Networkssends awritten notification aboutatree 

hazard and no action is taken, youmay be fined up to 

$10,000 forcommitting an offence, plus up to $500 per day 

forcontinuing an offence. 

To find out moreabout EA Networks’ policy on managing 

potentially hazardous trees,including information about the 

Electricity (Hazards from Trees)Regulations,visit 

www.eanetworks.co.nz/safety/tree-near-power-lines/ 

Let’s chat 

0800 430 460 

eanetworks.co.nz 

Notice Zone &Growth Limit Zone 

Overhead Line Type Notice Zone Growth Limit Zone 

Notice Zone 

Growth Limit Zone 

66kV(highvoltage) 5.0 metres 4.0 metres 



11kV(highvoltage) 2.6 metres 1.6 metres 

400V/230V(lowvoltage) 1.5 metres 0.5 metres 

NOTE: 

1. These distances arefromthe powerline,not the power pole. 

2.Thesedistances areaminimum and apply to all conditions including highwind or snow. 

3. If unsureabout the voltage oflines nearyourtrees,call us foradvice. 

TREE A 

TREE B 

NoticeZone meansadistance of one 

metrebeyond the Growth LimitZone 

(ReferTree “A”indiagram). 

Growth Limit Zone is the space 

around the powerline where treesmust 

notencroacheveninwindy or snow 

conditions(ReferTree“B” in diagram).

NEWS 



Acall to duty for Ashburton firefighters 

From Page 1 

Glenn Sowman, Andrew 

Rattray, Mark Dickson and 

Wayne Moorehave racked up 

25 years as volunteer 

firefighters andwork with their 

peers to supporteach other. 

Newer and often younger 

crewmembers werenot thrown 

in the deep end but shielded as 

much as possible from some 

situations until they were 

better prepared. 

Trust amongthe crew was 

also essential, and knowing 

how to read each other dealing 

withthe impact of call outs. 

‘‘You gettoread people ... 

read them abit at certain calls. 

You can tell andthat’s the time 

when you back them out,’’ 

Glenn said. 

‘‘Some of thestuff wedeal 

withcan be pretty dangerous,’’ 

Andrewsaid. 

‘‘We trytoshield the young 

onesuntil we feel they are 

ready.’’ 

‘‘If there is certain jobhaving 

an impactonthem, then you 

can single the ones out that are 

being affected by them,’’ he 

said. 

They were pulled back and 

given something less 

confronting to do. 

Andrewsaid 25 yearsago 

there was nothing in the way of 

support mechanismsavailable 

in the fire serviceasthere was 

today. 

‘‘We are surrounded in cotton 

wool basically ... nowadays it’s 

no biggie to ask for help,infact 

its probably well andtruly 

encouraged to ask for help.’’ 

Debrief sessions afterevents 

encouraged them all to ask for 

support. It was part of the 

training. 

‘‘If you need help youcan get 

it,’’ Wayne said. 

They might allstill getabuzz 

when the pager goes and an 

adrenaline rush; depending on 

the weather,but there were now 

other options off the front line 

for when their situations 

changed. 

‘‘Now we’ve got brigade 

support if the fire fighting or the 

commitment becomes too much, 

there aredifferent positions in 

the brigade now,’’ Glenn said, 

especially suited forpeople not 

looking to be on the front line,or 

working aroundemployment 

commitments. 

They allagree they couldnot 

have done thevoluntary role 

without the support of their 

family and employers, as well as 

other members of the brigade 

including those whoorganise 

training. 

‘‘It’s acomplete team isn’t it. A 

team from home, team from 

here, there’s teams everywhere 

that allowyou to do it,’’ Wayne 

said. 

‘‘There’s even coworkersand 

so forth thatwhen you leave 

your job they just carry on with 

stuff,’’ Mark said. 

‘‘You’re just apart of acog in 

the wheel,’’ Andrew said. ‘‘In 

one way, shape or another they 

support us so that we can do this 

job.’’ 

Mark Dickson 

Wayne Moore 

Photos at right; top: Andrew 

Rattray, in red helmet, in action 

during acall out in downtown 

Ashburton this week; and 

below: Glenn Sowman during 

the same call out. 

Fire service calling: 

Glenn Sowman was 24 when he joined the Brooklands Volunteer Service. 

His mother, Noeline, and brother were both members; Noeline was the first female firie at the brigade at the time. 

‘‘They sort of encouraged me to get down there and give it ago,’’ he said. 

Andrew Rattray was 21 when the fire brigade were called to an out of control stubble burn at his father’s property at Hinds. His older brothers, Ian 

and the lateStuart were already Hinds Volunteer Fire brigade members at the time and he looked up to them. The call out to the family property 

was the clincher. 

Mark Dickson was 26 and, following in his uncle’s footsteps, joined the volunteer fire brigade although in his case at Ashburton. 

‘‘I just wanted to help the community, do something for the community,’’ Mark said. 

His uncle, Murray Dickson, had since clocked up 50 years service with the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade. 

Wayne Moore was just 16 and joined after completing scout service for his Queen Scout Award at the Willowby Rural Fire Brigade where his father, 

Ian, was the chief fire officer. 

‘Once that finished Istayed there. Ienjoyed it, so started.’’ 

The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade have acrew of around 60 from all walks of life covering all sorts of roles. Most are operational with around 

45 working across urban/natural fire force, 12 in rural and five in operational support. 

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militaria and aviation 

extravaganza 

•BattleDisplays 

•Red HotNana’s 

•Militaryvehicles 

•HighlandDancing 

•Music 

•Food available 

•Suitablefor allages 

Labour Weekend 

Saturday 22nd &Sunday 23rdoctober 2022 

RAISINGFUNDS TO EXTEND OUREXISTINGDISPLAY 

The Ashburton Aviation Museum is recognised as one of the finest 

facilities of its type in Australasia, but nearly 50 years ago it was just a ‘‘pie 

in the sky’’ dream of a few local enthusiasts. 

The museum has a collection that includes a Hawker Harrier - one of 

its star exhibits, a Skyhawk, Vampire FB5, Harvard, Porterfield, Airtruk, 

Olympia, Flying Flea, Harrier GR3, Meteor, Zlin, Vampire T11, Link 

Trainer, Tiger Moth and DC3. 

It also has many new attractions including a control tower, an aeradio 

shed, and a flight simulator of an ATR72 series 500. Anyone keen on 

booking time in the simulator can contact the Ashburton Aviation 

Museum on 03 3086408. 

This event is being co-hosted by the Ashburton Aviation Museum 

and MAG to help the Museum raise funds for a much needed 

display hanger. Come along and visit to view what is an outstanding 

collection of Military and Non Military Aircraft. 

The MAG display will see one of the largest presentations of military 

uniforms, weapons, and equipment ever assembled at one display, 

with dates in history ranging from the New Zealand Maori Wars 

through to Timor. 

So from all of us involved in getting this off the ground we welcome 

you to come and enjoy the Militaria and Aviation Extravaganza. 

Getupclose to a 

military vehicle 

anduniforms, 

weapons, aircraft, 

vintagecarsand 

living history. 

Full event programme 

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Heartland success for Mid Canterbury 

Mid Canterbury has comeaway 

with success at the inaugural 

Heartland Women's 10s Rugby 

Festival. 

Theend of the festival,which 

included teams NorthOtago, 

South Canterbury, Mid 

Canterbury withplayers from 

Prebbletonand acombined 

West Coast/Buller team, was 

played at Fairlielast weekend. 

Mid Canterbury took winning 

honours withthe mostpoints on 

the table following adraw 

againstSouth Canterbury in the 

finalgame. 

MidCanterbury Rugby Union 

women’s development officer 

Kirsty Arps said the festivals 

had showed somegreat 

women’s rugby andshe was 

happy it startedits journey in 

Mid Canterbury. 

‘‘The women looked to be 

really enjoying themselves and 

showingsome wonderful 

talent,’’ she said. 

‘‘Wehad quite afew 

supporters whichwas really 

great to see.’’ 

Thefestival event was held 

across three days of play in 

three locations; Hinds, 

Methven andFairlie. 

Thefirst weekendofthe 

festival atHinds was justafun 

weekend with acoupleoffun 

warm up games andtackle and 

scrum clinics. 

However, itwas more 

competitive at Methven and 

Fairlie, with gamescounting 

towardsthe end of festival 

trophy. 

Mid Canterbury’s unbeaten 

success at Methven was 

challenged at Fairlieduring 

playwhich experienced four 

seasons in one day. 

‘‘The games at Fairliewere 

played in all weather sun, 

wind, rain, mud and then snow 

on thedrive home,’’ Kirsty said. 

There areplans to hold the 

event again next year,and each 

timethe five unionsplay the 

trophywill be up forgrabs. 

Photos: Mid Canterbury players 

tackling the opposition during 

play in the Heartland Women's 

10s Festival at Fairlie; and 

insert: Kirsty Arps and Mid 

Canterbury/Prebbleton coach 

Kev Scovell. 

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National orchestra in city 

The New Zealand Symphony 

Orchestra will perform a 

selectionofthe most exciting 

and beautiful works of the 

baroqueera in Christchurch 

this month. 

The performance of 

Extravaganza will beat The 

James Hay Theatre on August 

26 andfeatures works by 17th 

Centurybaroque masters Marc 

Antoine Charpentier, Pietro 

Locatelliand JeanBaptiste 

Lully,groundbreaking 

composer Claude Bablon and 

romanticera violin virtuoso 

Niccolò Paganini. 

DirectedbyNZSO 

concertmasterVesaMatti 

Leppä nenand featuring NZSO 

assistant concertmaster and 

firstviolinist YukaEguch it will 

also be performed in 

Wellington, Invercargill, 

Dunedin, Oamaru, Nelson and 

Blenheim. 

We’re also training more 

doctors, nurses and 

radiographers, and 

encouraging Covid19 workers 

like vaccination support 

workers and contact tracers to 

consider moving into ahealth 

career. 

Initiatives like these just 

weren’t possible under the old 

bureaucratic structure which 

had 20 different DHBs all doing 

their own thing. There isn’t a 

quick fix, but together, these 

measures will ensure we have 

more nurses, doctors and 

midwives here in Rangitata to 

look after us and our families 

when we need it the most. 

“I am thrilledto be playing 

two solocaprices by Paganini in 

the upcoming Extravaganza 

concert tour,’’ Yuka Eguchi 

says. 

‘‘I am sure audiences will 

enjoy thesynergy between 

Locatelli and Paganini.” 

Locatelli is considered one of 

the first virtuoso violinists, who 

extended what the instrument 

could do. 

Theperformance highlights 

Locatelli’s technical flair with 

two short pieces of music, 

known as caprices, from hisArt 

of the Violin. 

Inspired by Locatelli, the 

great 18thand 19th Century 

violinist Paganini wrote 24 

Caprices for SoloViolin. 

Theconcertopens witha 

groundbreakingpiece by 

Claude Bablon, andperformed 

by NZSO Section Principal 

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An impact on young farmers 

James Hurst is not the ‘‘quietwee guy 

in the back’’ anymore. 

The formerAorangi Regional 

Young Farmers chairman,covering 

from Hinds to FiveForks,found his 

passion andconfidence through the 

Young Farmers network, andhas 

moved his way through theranks of 

theorganisationregionallyand 

nationally. 

Mr Hurst’s contribution has been 

recognised, receiving anational 

leadershipaward at the recent New 

ZealandYoung Farmers National 

Awards, in Whangarei. 

Growing up on his family farm, 

Invernia,a2700habeef, sheep and 

dairyfarm at Awamoko, Mr Hurst was 

exposed to the industry fromayoung 

age. 

Seven yearsago, when he was 

livingand workinginOmarama, he 

decided to join the Upper Waitaki 

YoungFarmers Club. 

Itwas an opportunity to get off the 

farm andmeet other likeminded 

young people in Omarama. 

‘‘Obviously when Ifirst joined Iwas 

just the quiet wee guy in the back who 

didn’ttalk to anyone,’’ Mr Hurst said. 

After his firstyear, theclub was 

struggling for numbers—with just 

three members left —and hedecided 

to puthis hand up as chairman to 

drive it forward. 

He helped boost membership 

numberstoabout 20 —and there are 

now about 30 people involved. 

He then moved back to Invernia, 

andbecame second in chargeonthe 

farm, to his father, Russell,and 

joined Five Forks Young Farmers. 

It did not takelongfor Mr Hurst to 

put his hand up to help at aregional 

level, and in 2019 he became 

chairman of the Aorangi Regional 

Young Farmers. 

At the time, the nine clubs in the 

Aorangi region were ‘‘struggling’’for 

numbersand had no contingency 

plans. 

When Mr Hurst took over, he put in 

succession plans to help strengthen 

theclubs and region, build 

membership numbers andintroduce 

more training opportunities. 

He even introduced five vice 

chairpersons belowhim to ensure 

whenhemoved on there were several 

people able to take over. 

‘‘Everyone sort of laughedatthe 

time, butitworked,’’ he said. 

When he startedasthe regional 

chairman, there were 154 members 

across the nineclubs, which had 

increasedto187 when he stood down 

last year. The number of clubs 

reduced to seven. 

‘‘Which sounds bad when you’ve 

lost clubs but we didn’t lose any 

members because there (were) 

James Hurst has received the leadership award at the New Zealand Young 

Farmers Norwood National Awards. 

PHOTO: KAYLA HODGE 

neighbouring clubs so we actually 

increased in numbers.’’ 

Through hisregionalrole, being 

on theNew Zealand Young Farmers 

committee came‘‘part andparcel’’. 

From2019 to 2021heservedonthe 

committee and waschairman of the 

tournament subcommittee. 

While he had always beena 

natural leader, being involvedinthe 

national committeeallowed himto 

develop his skills further, takingpart 

in courses and witnessingother 

people’s leadershipstyles. 

‘‘When we wereupatthe grand 

final there was alot of people 

coming up to me sort of saying that 

they’d got leadershipideas from 

me,’’ he said. 

‘‘When IstartedIwas doing the 

same[from] otherpeople. 

‘‘What Isaid when Idid thespeech 

is just howlucky we areinthe rural 

industry to havesomany leadership 

opportunities.’’ 

YoungFarmershad helped him 

connect withother likeminded 

farmers across the country and meet 

the industry’s‘‘future leaders’’,he 

said. 

Wanting to see YoungFarmers 

continue to head in the right 

direction, Mr Hurstinitiated a 

mentor programme forthe 

organisation and had taken on the 

role of regional mentorthisyear. 

Aorangi is the pilot regionfor the 

mentor programme,withthree other 

mentors who he was yettomeet. 

‘‘When Iwas clubchair we had 

funding that hadterritory managers, 

paidstaff on the ground and wedon’t 

have that fundingany more so we 

lost that sort of help. 

‘‘It’s more sort of getting thathelp 

in clubs,the adviceand knowledge 

of the historysortofthing.’’ 

Young Farmers helpedset him up 

for the next phaseofhis career.He 

was recently appointedNorth Otago 

FederatedFarmersmeat andwool 

vicechairman. 

‘‘I waslookingfor the next step.’’ 

For aman who is busy enoughon 

thefarm,his Young Farmers and 

leadershipwork has become almost 

an escape. 

‘‘It’s moremyhobby instead of 

playingsportsoranything—it’s a 

community sortofthing.’’ 

Obviously when Ifirst joined I 

was justthe quiet weeguy in the 

back whodidn’t talktoanyone. 

~Central Rural Life 

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GrantRounds 

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Closing Dates 

23 

Calf welfare fine 

ACanterbury calf rearing farmer hasbeen 

disqualifiedfrom owning calves, fined 

$50,000for animal welfare andNAIT 

offences. 

John Yi Jiang(62) has been disqualified 

from owning calvesand fined $26,000 

following thedeathofalargenumber of 

calves he was raising. 

He was also was fined $24,000 forNAIT 

offencesonthreecharges under the National 

Identification andTracing Act 2012 during 

sentencing in theChristchurch District Court 

last month on two charges. 

He pleaded guilty to under theAnimal 

Welfare Actafter asuccessfulprosecutionby 

Ministry for Primary Industries.He wasalso 

orderedto pay vet costs of $5523.The 

disqualification is for two years andincludes 

calvesunder the age of six months. 

MPI regional manageranimal welfare and 

NAIT complianceMurray Pridham said the 

calveswerebeing raised in sheds with poor 

ventilation, suffering from heat stress and 

dehydration, along withshowingsigns of 

disease andscouring. 

Nineteencalves had to be euthanised 

during MPI’s firstvisit. 

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Electric tanker out 

ASouth Islandfarmer has played 

ahand in Fonterra’s move to 

electronic vehicles with its first 

electric milk tankernow on the 

road. 

The MilkE tankerwas named by 

Fonterra supplierStephen Todd, 

of Murchison, and is partof the coop’s 

work to move towards amore 

sustainable fleet. 

Chief operating officerFraser 

Whineray said they were 

constantly looking at how to 

decrease emissions from farms, 

processing sites and throughout 

the transportnetwork. 

He said alot of creative thinking 

and Kiwi ingenuity had brought 

the tanker to life at the 

Morrinsville workshop. 

Changes to the battery 

configuration will be followedby 

trials to improve the efficiency of 

collecting milk, reduce safety 

concerns andlowerthe amount of 

work needed to customise a 

tanker. 

Abattery swapsystem is being 

installed at the Waitoa site where 

the tankerwill be basedtotrial 

how this could workwith afleet 

and minimise downtime from 

battery charging. 

Mr Whineray saidhaving the 

tankeroperating at the site was 

fitting as it hadNew Zealand’s 

largest fleet of electric milk trucks 

100 years ago. 

“It’s beengreat to see the team 

turn challenges intoopportunities 

so in addition to trialling MilkE’s 

onroad ability, we’re also trialling 

anew electric pump, hose 

configuration and cabinetry,” he 

said. 

Fonterrareceived some funding 

from government’s Low Emissions 

Transport Fund for theproject. 

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Farmers brace for flood costs 

Canterbury’s arable growers 

are steadying themselves for a 

countupofdamagetoautumnsown 

plantings after being 

belted by flooding, winds and 

now snow. 

The pastweek sawawild 

week of winterweather hit Mid 

Canterbury with wind, rain 

and low level snow causing 

power outages, flood damage 

to roads,water contamination, 

some homeevacuations and 

school closures aroundthe 

district. 

Boil water notices have been 

issued until furthernotice for 

Methven and Mount Somers 

water supplies. 

Environment Canterbury 

reported there were overflows 

during rainfall earlier this 

week in someplaces off the 

AshburtonRiver, and an 

overflowing irrigation pond 

saw homesnearbyevacuated. 

Thenorthbranch peakedat 

146 cumecs, and the south 

branch was close to peaking at 

189 cumecs. 

The deluge wasontop of 

earlierrains, which flooded 

properties and causedslips 

and road closures, and 

followed heavy rain in 

February that tested growers 

over achallenging harvest. 

But hopefully there is a 

reprieve from the weather 

front with theMetService 

forecasting mostly fine 

weatheroverthe coming days. 

Canterbury is expectedtobe 

mainlyfine from tomorrow 

through until at least Sunday. 

Federated Farmers arable 

industry chairman Colin Hurst 

said it was still too early to 

work out if yields would suffer. 

Flooded farmland has hit farmers across Canterbury and leaving 

arable growers uncertain about future pricing directions. 

PHOTO: CENTRAL RURAL LIFE 

He said growers hoped the 

crops wouldn’t be ‘‘drowned 

out’’ by being under water for 

too long. 

TheMid Canterburyfoothill 

catchments had copped it 

earlier in the month and South 

Canterbury bore the brunt of 

things lastweek, he said. 

‘‘There will be asignificant 

impact on the autumnsown 

crops, certainly on the heavier 

country, and it will depend on 

how long it hangs around. 

‘‘Thewellestablished crops 

will be OK and it’s the later 

autumnsown crops which will 

be under abit of pressure with 

the flooded paddocks.’’ 

The drenching has created 

another issue as slug 

populations relish damp soils. 

Mr Hurstsaid farmers would 

be able to resow damaged 

cropsinthe spring, butthat 

would comeataplanting cost 

with lower yields. 

He saidgrowers were 

remaining reasonably cheerful 

despite being hitbyahard 

harvest and theweather 

continuing to go against them. 

‘‘The flipside is prices are 

strong andthere’s an element 

of confidencebecause they’re 

up, even though costs are also 

up. Blimming diesel is 

expensive and fertiliser and 

expenses have gone up.’’ 

Milling wheat returns have 

soared from $415 atonne last 

year to forward prices for next 

year at $620/t and any wheat not 

tied into contracts is making up 

to $675/t. 

Feed wheat prices are also 

high —escalating from $400/t 

last year to $650/t for free feed 

wheat.Imported feed grain is 

more than $700/t. 

‘‘It’s sort of like Monopoly 

money and in allmyfarming 

career I’ve never seen the 

swing in money like this.’’ 

Priceshave spiralledup 

since growers reduced 

plantings ayear ago, ironically 

because of low returns, and 

that was compounded by the 

poor harvest and Russia’s 

invasion of Ukraine. 

Mr Hurst saidhewas getting 

callsmost weeks for feed grain, 

including an order from a 

merchant for feed barley last 

week, and supplies were tight. 

Southland dairy farmers 

were feeding more grain to 

herds because farms were dry, 

he said. 

Themain ‘‘rider’’ to the 

positive outlook was that 

international prices had come 

back, presumably as northern 

hemisphere growers were 

selling grain soon afterithad 

been harvested. 

Mr Hurst saidgrowerswere 

uncertainofthe next direction 

of prices, but there was still an 

opportunity to increase 

croppingdomestically and 

displace some of theimported 

crops. 

Growing more maizesilage 

wasanoption, he said. 

~Central Rural Life 

Sector defies global supply issues 

New Zealand exported red 

meatworth$1.1 billionduring 

Junedespite the ongoing global 

supply chain issues affecting 

sheepmeat and beefvolumes, 

according to analysisbythe 

Meat Industry Association 

(MIA). 

The15per cent increase in 

valuecomparedtoJune2021 

was largely driven by beef 

exports, particularlytoChina. 

Althoughthe totalvolume of 

beef exportswasdown seven 

percent, the overall value was 

up 23 per centto$504 million. 

Thevalueofbeef exports to 

China was up 39 per centto 

$217m. 

The overall volume of 

sheepmeatexported was 

largely unchanged compared to 

last June, at 32,470 tonnes,with 

valueup15per centto$398m. 

Volumes of chilled sheepmeat 

exports, however,continuedto 

drop,down 31 per centto2,253 

tonnes. 

Sheepmeat exports to China 

saw adrop in both volume (21 

per cent) and value (31 per cent) 

compared to the sameperiod 

last year,but this wasoffsetby 

increases in exports to other 

majorsheepmeat markets. 

Thatincludedthe UK with 

volume up 14 per centand 

valueup28per centto $40m, 

and theUnited States, where 

the volumeincreased by 12 

percent andthe value by 63 

percent to $58m. 

MeatIndustry Association 

chief executiveSirma 

Karapeeva said the result 

wasaremarkable 

performanceinthe faceof 

challenging supply chain 

issues impacting our 

exporters’abilities to get 

products to ourglobal 

markets. 

IN BRIEF 

ZANDA OPENS 

Young agricultural professionals with 

passion and driveare being 

encouraged to apply for the Zanda 

McDonald Award. It is open to 

Australian and New Zealand 

residents aged 21-35 working in 

agribusiness, provides unrivalled 

developmentopportunitiesfor 

personal and professional growth. 

One winner is chosen from each 

country, withthe successful 

recipientsreceiving afully 

personalized education, training and 

mentoring package across both 

Australia and New Zealand, spending 

time with leaders across all areas of 

the primary sector. Farmer and Align 

Group CEORhys Roberts, from 

Westerfield, was one of the award 

winners last year; the other was 

Charlie Perry, of Northern New South 

Wales. Applications can be made via 

www.zandamcdonaldaward.com and 

close on August 31. 

RURAL BOOST 

MPI has renewed funding for two 

programmes trainingfarmers, 

growers and other rural people to 

manage pressure and adapt to 

change. The Agri-Women’s 

DevelopmentTrust has been 

allocated $339,000 to expand its 

popular ‘Know Your Mindset. Do 

WhatMatters’ and ‘OurResilient 

Farming Business’programmes. 

They support rural womenand men 

to better manage stress, prioritise 

wellbeing, and cultivate financial 

resilience in the face of change. 

MPI’s Andrew Spelman saidthe 

training had helped boost people’s 

ability and confidence to cope, along 

with strengthening the resilience of 

their businesses to getthrough hard 

times. More information and details 

about how to registerare available on 

the AWDT website. 

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Farmers and workersare invited to 

join the Farming Families crew and 

Craig ‘Wiggy’ Wiggins for abarbecue 

lunch at the Hinds Mechanical 

Services workshop on August 20 

between 11am and 2pm.Farming 

Families’ spokesperson Bruce Taylor 

said the free lunch -a‘leanonagate 

and talktoamate’ event -was a 

relaxed barbecue lunch for those in 

the rural community during their busy 

time. It was available through the 

Farming Families Charity and 

ANZCO. ‘‘We will have burgers and 

hot drinks to dish out. It’ssuch abusy 

time for you all so come on down, 

grab something to eat to keep you 

going with your day.’’ 

‘‘Rain or shine the BBQ will be 

going,‘‘ he said. 

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TOP: Shelly Iñón warming up for her appearance at the Great Laugh 2022, Geraldine Kindergartens annual fundraiser. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty BOTTOM (FROM LEFT): Al Bolland, Tony Lyall, Mike Boon 

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run every otheryear. This one still has plenty 

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Home andKindergartenCommitteemember 

Bridget Fielder says they are grateful tothe 

sponsors for their support. The sponsorship 

allows themtoattract professionalperformers 

andtopay their expenses. With food costs and 

the venuealso covered, all ticket sales and the 

bar profit go directlytothe cause. 

Committeemember Rachel Saywellsays the 

funds are used to buy extra items from the 

kindergarten teachers wish list. In the past, 

they have been used for the play area landscaping 

and toprovide the quiet corner within the 

building. Nicky says,We dont specify what it 

is for. It is forthings as they come up. Itlooks 

like we might be needing anew carpet soon. 

On the night, the committee can relax and 

enjoy the show. Since Wendy Patrick has 

grandchildren at kindy, we didnt even have 

to ask for her famous sandwiches,says Nicky, 

who will enjoy the show from behind the bar. 

Therugby club organisesthe bar,and 

MC Mike Boon has full charge of the show 

itself. She says that Mike was agreat 

encouragement for the first show. He was MC 

last year and reprises the role this year. 

Also coming back for asecond time is 

Geraldine funny girl Shelley Iñón. She says 

that stand-up allows her to address issues she 

could not otherwise raise as arespectable, 

well brought upwoman. Last time she 

remembers having agoatpyramid schemes. 

I dont wanttogivetoo much away, but Iwill 

be providing evidence for the health benefits 

of Coca-Cola. Shelley says, I was adrama 

geekwhenIwas young, but now my first love 

is writing. Comedy allows her to deliver her 

own material. 

Nicky says that co-owner ofthe Running 

Duck and maker of hot sauce Alastair (Al) 

Bollandoffered himself to haveagoasastandup 

comedian withoutbeing asked. Al says he 

has watched alot of stand-up and considers 

it one of the hardest of the performing arts. 

In the past, hehas played in aband, taught 

classesatthe polytechnic, and enjoyed customer 

contact at the Running Duck, so he is no stranger 

to being in front of the public. He says, My 

go-to entry into social situations is to make 

people laugh. Whether Ican sustain it for 

10 minutes is another question.Ihave wanted 

to have agoatstand-up for along time. Unlike 

other artforms, there are few options for the 

amateur, so Ihavetotakethisopportunity. 

Aucklandperformers Tony Lyalland Aaron 

Beard headline the show. Tonys publicity 

material says, [He] is one of New Zealands 

most exciting comedians. Having performed 

up and down the country, Tonys mix of high 

energy storytelling, off-the-cuff crowd work, 

and general good times vibe shakes up any 

stage he appears on. Eventfinder adds, You 

know he will be good as he writes the funny 

stuff for other comedians. 

Aaron Beard started out as an apprentice 

mechanic before moving on to become aflight 

attendant and thenasoldier in the New Zealand 

Army (he didnt last long there). However, 

none of these jobs gave him the same 

satisfaction as acting and entertaining. So by 

day, he is (andwas) many things, but by night, 

and sometimes by day, he is Aaron Fig Beard 

comedian -presenter, actor, MC, writer. 

(aaronbeard.co.nz) 

Theevent organisers say that although it is 

afundraiser, the only expense onthe night 

will be the purchaseofdrinksatthe bar. Nicky 

says, There wont be any raffles or auctions 

to squeeze out that extra dollar because it is 

meanttobeafun nightout. 

The Great Laugh is on Saturday 3September 

at Geraldine High School. Tickets are available 

at eventfinda.co.nz. HUGH MCCAFFERTY

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 11HERE-TURI-KŌKĀ, 2022 

EDITORIAL 

STOP PRESS As we go to print we hear that Geraldine Golf 

Club has been awarded the 2022 NZ Golf Club of the Year. 

In presenting the award, Dean Murphy, CEO of Golf NZ, 

said to beawinner aclub needs to display innovation, 

inclusion, [and] community impact .... 

Well done, team.For more onthis breaking story, check 

out next weeks edition. PHOTO: Facebook/Geraldine Golf Club 

By thetime youreadthis, the Great Laugh will be only 

three weeks away. The Home and Kindergarten 

Committee has done agreat job securing nationally 

acclaimedperformers and organisingthe event. Geraldine 

businesses, not all of them with direct kindergarten 

connections, havegenerouslyoffered their sponsorship. 

These aretough economictimes;the sponsors deserve 

ourthanksand supportwherepossible. 

Talking with afew of the committee members, Hugh 

was reminded how much our town appreciates our 

early learning opportunities. One mum told him that 

her child wasteaching her howtocountinMāori. Any 

time we visit, we find ahappy hiveofpurposefulactivity. 

It is acause worthy of our support, andthe eventpromises 

to be afun evening. 

Last week,the peaceofGeraldinewas disturbed by 

abombthreatatthe high school. Thankfully, it appears 

to havebeenahoax,but no less concerning at the time. 

And while the event willhavebeen traumatic forsome, 

we understandthat the studentsapplaudedConstable 

Dave when the all-clear wasgiven.Weare not used to 

bomb threats in Geraldine -nodoubt there will be 

lessonstolearn.Thank you, ConstableDave, forturning 

up with theappropriateequipment.Wehopethat staff 

and studentscan settlebacktotheir core business and 

thatthe policewillfind theperpetrators beforetoo long. 

We are pleased to welcome Guri and his family as 

newowners of the Village Inn.Wehope youenjoy your 

tenure.Wealsolook forwardtomeeting with the new 

owners of Cafe Verde asChris Watkins handed over 

thereins on Wednesday -every goodwish forthe next 

chapter. We liveinchanging times. 

Hughisbriefly holding the talking stick(cellphone) 

for Geraldine.nz until anew coordinator is appointed. 

He had his first two minutes of fame on the Breeze 

radioshowonTuesdayand is looking forwardtohanding 

the phone on to the next coordinator. If youmissed the 

advertisement last week, itcan be found on the 

Geraldine.nzFacebookpage. 

Haveagreat week.Keepwarm. HUGH &FI 

Afew light taps upon the pane 

made him turn to the window. 

It had begun to snow again. 

He watched sleepilythe flakes, 

silver and dark, falling obliquely 

against the lamplight. 

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Kiwirails main south line Rangitātā crossing. PHOTO: KiwiRail 

Rail Safety Week: Stand back, look up, stay rail safe 

Geraldines long-serving postie, Tony 

Cameron, is known for his love of trains, 

and while heisoften heckled with the 

odd train joke, Tony says there is no joke 

about being safe around railway tracks 

and crossings. 

The 2022RailSafetyWeekrunsfrom 

8-14August, with the slogan: stand back, 

look up, stay rail safe.Tony says, Rail 

Safety Week is running its campaign on 

the TV, in newspapers, and othermedia 

platforms. Trains run 24/7, as well as 

somemaintenance gear,sopeople need 

to stay awareall of the time when theyre 

around railway lines and crossings. 

Trainsare fast, heavy, andlong. They 

take avery long time to stop in ahurry. 

Usually, there are four daylight trains 

throughŌrariand night-time trains too. 

We have the Ōrariand Rangitātā crossings 

nearby, so Geraldine residents need to 

know about railway safety. 

Tonys advice at theuncontrolled rail 

crossings is to please carefully look both 

Police understand the attacks came from acyber bot located overseas (see article page 4). PHOTO: ABC/Reuters 

ways before crossing over; if there are 

stop signs,you must stop.Stop andlook 

both ways ... when walking over rail 

crossings with your headphones on. Be 

aware that when there are two tracks to 

cross, there may be atrain coming in 

either direction. 

Most importantly, keep asafe distance 

back from thetracks when atrain is going 

past -and give the locomotive engineer 

awave. DEBBIE OLIVER 

School communications under review after bomb threat 

Geraldine High School (GHS) Principal 

Simon Coleman says he has received 

several phone calls from concerned parents 

questioning his decision-making during 

the recent bomb threat. He explains, 

Once we made the 111 call, we were in 

the hands ofthe police. Wewere told 

to lockdown, and they arrived within 

three minutes. After that, we did as we 

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schools received different messages. For 

example, Wakatipu received amessage 

that the bomb was in the school, so they 

took the decision to evacuate early. For 

us, the implication was that the threat 

may have been on the grounds, which is 

why we were told to stay put. 

GHS has issued afull statement in 

theirnewsletter, in which Simon explains 

that theschools communication system 

failed and that texts they assumed had 

been sent were not, in fact, sent. Other 

schools use exactly the same system, and 

it worked for them. He says the school 

will do some tests to ensure the system 

works properly. 

The debrief continues aspolice and 

theschool drawwhatcan be learned from 

the incident. Simon says, We hope it 

doesnt happenagain, but we have to be 

prepared. HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

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Gurjeet Singh (Guri) is excited to be taking over the Village Inn. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

New owner has plans for Village Inn 

Recentarrival to Geraldine and now owner 

of the Village Inn, Gurjeet (Guri) Singh 

says, I am excited to be taking over the 

Village Inn. Iambeginning to have 

plans for the place, butIam still getting 

my head around it at this stage. We are 

lucky to have staff who have been here 

for years; they are local and know what 

they are doing. 

Guri, his wife Aman, brother Bobby 

andhis wife Rani all have roles in running 

the family business. They moved to 

Geraldine and bought ahouse together 

eight months ago. Gurisays that he enjoys 

small towns, I like the vibehere. Guri 

and Amans daughter Amber is now 

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Twelve years ago, Guri came to 

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Local detectorists strike again 

Metal-detecting brothers James and 

Richard Koia have finally located the 

owner of agold andsilverfob theyfound 

ayear ago. 

On his Facebookpage, James writes, 

It only had the initials HJB on it and the 

hallmarks. It was made by Joseph and 

Richard Griffin in Chester, England, in 

1902. We came up with the name of the 

person we thought it could belong to but 

couldnt be 100 per cent sure. Acouple 

of weeksago, IcontactedMedals Reunited 

New Zealand andgave them the information 

we had. They confirmed our suspicions 

that the fob medal did indeed belong to 

Sgt Harvey Harry John Bruce. 

Harrys parentslived in Kakahu, South 

Canterbury. He was acrack rifle shot, 

andwhenhewas amemberofthe Rangiora 

High School Cadets, he won the South 

Island medal for shooting. Through his 

work, he was transferred to Auckland. 

Upon the outbreak of World War I, he 

joined the th Hauraki Company of the 

Auckland Infantry Battalion. Harry and 

one of hisbrothers, Allan, went to Gallipoli. 

Tragically within anhour of landing at 

the Dardanelles, Harry was hit in the 

head by ashell, [an injury] from which 

he died. Apparently, he wasburied at sea. 

His brother Allan was later hit in the leg 

with amachine gunbullet but survived. 

Sgt Harry Bruce was 24 whenhewas 

killed and didnt haveawife or children. 

Last week [Richard and I] travelled 

about an hour away and handed the fob 

medal to one of Allans sons, Richard, 

who is now in his 80s.Richard [also] has 

Harrys kit bag, which was returned to 

his parents. Sgt Bruces name appears 

on the Geraldine war memorial. (Posted 

22 July, 2022) HUGH MCCAFFERTY


KUPU OTEWIKI 

On important occasions everyone sleepsinthe wharenui 

(meeting house)onmattresseslined against the walls. 

Thereare strictrules to be followed, including no footwear, 

no food or drinktobebrought inside or consumed there, 

and no sitting on pillows or standing on mattresses. 

Whakarewarewa(pictured) is one of severalmarae offering 

an overnight stay as apartofaMāori culturalexperience. 

PHOTO: whakarewarewa.com 

Rūma moe 

Rūma moe -Room for sleep (bedroom) 

This week we will exploresome kupu and phrases that 

can beused in the rūma moe or bedroom. You will 

recall that rūma means room. In this instance, it is 

paired with moe, which means to sleep; put together, 

these canbeawayofreferring to the bedroom. Inside 

atypical bedroom, you would find amoenga, orbed, 

covered withaparaikete,whichisthe kupu forblanket. 

One would hope there would also be a pera or pillow 

for comfort. 

Pō mārie canbeused to saygoodnighttosomeone 

or agroup of peoplebywishing them apeaceful (mārie) 

night (pō). Kiapai ōmoemoea is an idiom that canbe 

usedtowish someone good (pai)dreams(moemoea). 

Ifind myself using the following phrases regularly at 

bedtime with my tamahine (daughter): 

Kihi mai -Give meakiss 

Awhi mai -Give meacuddle 

Emoe -Gotosleep 

Haere kitemoenga -Gotobed 

These phrases can beused inconversation with 

people of all ages. Moe is aparticularly useful kupufor 

practising ourpronunciation because it challenges us 

to blend the oand evowels. If youare struggling, one 

helpful resource is the Te Aka online dictionary found 

at thelink below. Here,you cantype in the kupu Māori 

and clickthe speaker icon to hear the word said aloud. 

Link to Te Aka: maoridictionary.co.nz 

JORDYN OSBORNE 

Thomas Munier with his hot air roasting machine. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

Southbound: local fresh roasted coffee 

Once you have tasted fresh coffee, there 

is no going back, says coffee aficionado 

Thomas Munier. In October last year, he 

left the Valley Brewery, where hewas 

employed asachef. He says,It was time 

to dosomething else. 

That something else is roastingcoffee. 

I like to know how things are made; 

whether it is bacon or bread, the process 

interests me. Helped by his wife, Zane 

Cirule, Thomas settled on the coffee roasting 

project. We drink coffee every day. 

Because many key events intheir life 

happened while they were headed south, 

they decided on the brand name Southbound 

Speciality Coffee. 

gnews ON THE BEAT 

On Thursday,July28, police werenotified 

by Geraldine High School about abomb 

threat. Principal Simon Coleman received 

acall at around 12.30pm fromanunknown 

person stating there was abomb onsite. 

The school took immediate measures, 

placing the school on lockdown. 

Police responded and beganevacuating 

Thomas day job isatthe Geraldine 

Butchery. He says, Learning from Michael 

[Jones] is extremely rewarding. Meanwhile, 

he is developing hisworkshopathis home 

in Talbot Street, which is now equipped 

with two hot air roasters, the smaller one 

for experiments, acoffee grinder and 

equipmentfor the variousways of extracting 

flavour from the coffee. 

The beans come from anAucklandbased 

supplier, John Burton. Thomas says 

that he is aware of the chain of people who 

deliver the coffee to him andlikes to know 

the provenance of the beans.We take the 

traceability and quality of our products 

very seriously. The company takes an 

the school; however, during the evacuation 

process, the risk was deemed low due to 

the call being the same asthat received 

by adozen other schools across the country. 

Police respond to all bomb threats 

seriously. However, on this occasion, it is 

believed that the calls weremade from an 

overseas cyber bot and were deemed not 

ethical approach; the website says, Our 

planet is the only one weve got. We want 

to do our part and our best to ensure our 

practices areenvironmentallyresponsible. 

The first blend Southboundispromoting 

is Winter. [This] blend has a remarkable 

hazelnut aroma,with hints of dark chocolate 

and blackberry. Crafted with Brazilian 

beans from Ipanema Estate Coffees, the 

blend has arich, velvety body. Its the 

ultimate winter comfort. (Facebook 

29 July). Thomas says he is developing 

alighter, fruity blend for the summer. 

Find out more at southboundcoffee.co.nz 

or on their Facebook page. 

HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

Bomb threat deemed low risk; investigation ongoing 

credible. That said,police areinvestigating 

the threat to determine where the calls 

came from. 

Police will continue to work with schools 

to ensure appropriate responses tosuch 

threats in the future. DAVID BRAY 

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Karen Pace has secured the indoor space in the Mundells complex tohouse the pop-up market. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

Pop-up market safe from weather 

As Karen Pace was getting herstall ready 

for the recent car boot sale atStMarys 

Church, she was concerned about the 

weather. It occurred to herthatanindoor 

venue would take the insecurity out of 

decision-making. 

Aconversation with Mundells manager, 

Noriko Cosgriff, soon established that a 

weekend market inthe previous Kiwi 

Country shop was possible. Karen and 

Noriko decided between them on the 

weekend of27and 28 August. Asa 

stallholder herself, Karen explains that 

being able to set up onFriday evening and 

leave the stall in asecure space over the 

weekend is adefinite advantage. 

Noriko says, It is something to look 

forward to at aquiet time of theyear.We 

hope it will be good for the town. She 

also says she is happy to see the space 

paying for itself. 

Karen says that therehasbeen apositive 

response. The advertisement posted on 

Facebook at 1pm last Thursday had garnered 

nine potential bookingswithin 24 hours. 

She says they intend toadvertise more 

broadly to attract stall holders and 

customersfrom thewider region.Depending 

on theresponse, the marketmay become 

aregular event. 

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Luke Biutanaseva on the charge, eventually touching down to score ondebut against North Canterbury. PHOTO: Gideon Snow 

Representative rugby comes to Geraldine 

Last Saturday Raukāpuka domain was 

slated tohost arepresentative doubleheader, 

with South Canterbury under-21 

andAsides facingtheir North Canterbury 

counterparts. 

With the recent heavy rains leading 

to less-than-ideal conditions underfoot, 

alast-minute decision saw the U-21s play 

at GeraldineHigh School to conservethe 

main field at Raukāpuka.It proved amaster 

stroke as conditions there were perfect, 

allowing the young and adventurousteams 

to express themselves in afree-flowing 

expansive game. 

The Geraldine Axemen were well 

represented with seven players making 

the U-21 squad:Zak Baikie, Blue Tetuila, 

IsaacBolt, Leka Palusa, Saia Schaaf, and 

Joseph Tuaputa. Unfortunately for Bolt, 

an injury in training forced him out, and 

aconcussionstand-down left Blue Tetuila 

on the sidelines on game day. The South 

Canterbury side showed their strength 

from the first scrum, piling pressure on 

the opposition and shunting backwards 

with ease. This set piece dominance did 

not translate into points right away as 

new combinations failed to find their 

rhythm. However, the home side did 

eventuallyfind spaceonthe edgesastheir 

big men,Palusa andSchaaf,allowed quick 

front foot ball for the outsides with strong 

carries to put them in space to attack at 

speed. Number eight Luke Biutanaseva 

continuedhis seasons formashebumped 

andhurdled defenders every time he got 

the ball. 

Halftime saw a14-7 lead for South 

Canterbury who continued to open up as 

they used their pod system (two groups 

of three forwards and two others roaming) 

to great effect, going high up off the first 

pod, getting over the gain line and then 

quickly recycling the ball.Theystretched 

North Canterbury wide, repeating the 

process with subtle variations and blindside 

raids, which opened the visitors 

defences. Final score was 24-12 to South 

Canterbury, with Biutanaseva scoring on 

debut, and all the Geraldine Rugby Football 

Club (GRFC) lads playing admirably. 

In the main game, the South Canterbury 

Ateam which included GRFC Axemen 

skipperBradClarke (7),propToru Katuke 

(3), fullback Atu Katoa (15) and coach 

NateRobinson as manager,faced asharp 

and well-drilled North Canterbury side. 

In monsoonal conditions at Raukāpuka 

domain, players looked more like mudmade 

golems than rugby players. The 

visitors put onaclinic of focused and 

relentless rugby scoring 31 unanswered 

points in the first half. Very fast ball from 

the rucks, and clean passing, saw the 

visitors regularly score out wide as the 

home sides defence struggled to adjust 

to the tempo. The South Cantabrians rallied 

in the last of the second half, keeping the 

visitors scoreless and touching down for 

aseven-pointeroftheir own. 

Both Toruand Brad hadstronggames 

in the beaten side. We look forward to the 

improvement next weekend as they face 

North Otago in the old grudge match. 

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NOTICE OF AGM 

2pm, Sunday 25 September 2022 

RSA Clubrooms, 1Waihi Terrace 

AGENDA 

1. Election of Officers 

2. Annual Accounts 

3. Notices of Motion (if any) 

Afternoon tea for members will follow the meeting 

JOHN BRAY,PRESIDENT 

READER 

WRITERS 

WANTED. 

Geraldine 

High School 

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assessments, including exams. 

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Light aircraft tragedy 

Tributeshavebeen paid to 

Franz Josef pilot, Tim Gibb, 

whose light planetragically 

crashed near Mt Nicholson in 

the Southern Alpslast week. 

Arescuehelicopter pilot 

described the crash on August 

4asnot likely to be survivable, 

sayingitlooked as thoughthe 

planehad been‘crushed’ on 

impact. 

Timleaves behind his wife 

Vanessa and daughters Olivia 

and Sarah.AGivealittle page 

was started on Friday to help 

fund Sarah’sreturn from 

Croatia to New Zealand, and to 

assistwith funeral costs. 

Community tributeshave 

helped raise over $48,000so 

far. 

Family friendswho started 

the Givealittle fundraising 

page said ‘‘This is devastating 

news andagreat loss to our 

very close knit community.’’ 

They described Tim as being 

‘‘very well respected within 

the FranzJoseph community’’, 

recognising his twodecadesof 

service to both theFranz Josef 

Volunteer Fire Brigade, where 

he held the position of deputy 

chief fire officer, andtoCivil 

Defence as aCivil Defence 

Officer. 

‘‘Tim gaveall of his time to 

everyone and anyone to ensure 

they alwayscomefirst.’’ 

Tim, who wasflying alone in 

alight plane, left FranzJosef 

Franz Josef businessman and pilot Tim Gibb. 

around 9am on Thursday en 

route to Rangiora, but failed to 

arrive on time. The planeput 

out adistress call around 

11am,and Air Traffic Control 

notified the Rescue 

Coordination Centre New 

Zealand, spurring asearch. 

On Thursday afternoon the 

downed plane was located 

near Mt Nicholson in the 

SouthernAlps. 

Aplan to getanAlpine Cliff 

Rescue teamtothe site was 

developed overnight. 

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Helicopters and the Royal 

New Zealand Air Force were 

called in to participate in the 

mission, but poorweather 

conditions and winds 

exceeding safeoperating 

levels forced the efforts to be 

postponed. 

Thoughrescue teams have 

been unabletoreach the 

wreckage,they were able to 

capture aerialphotos which 

they used to help with their 

assessment. 

NEWS 


33 

Firefighters strike 

The NewZealand Professional 

Firefighters’ Union has given 

notice of escalatedstrike 

action. It will include allcareer 

fire stations, training centres 

and 111 fire communication 

centres. 

Theaction comesdespite a 

substantial new pay offer which 

would see basesalaries for 

firefighters increase by 

between 8and 19 per cent over 

the next twoyears. 

Fireand Emergency deputy 

nationalcommanderBrendan 

Nally said the NZPFUhad 

notified that their members 

will withdrawall labour for an 

hourbetween 11amand 12 pm 

on two different days, August 19 

and August 26. 

‘‘During the onehourfull 

strikes we will continue to 

respond to emergencies. Within 

areas served primarilyby 

careerfirefighters, response 

maybewith fewerfirefighters 

thanusual,and responsemay 

be delayed,’’ Mr Nally said. 

‘‘For the rest of the country, 

volunteers from our 596 fire 

stations nationally willrespond 

to emergencies as they do now 

and provide the services they 

are trained to do. 

‘‘I urgepeople to be vigilant 

for the durationofthe twofull 

fire stationand 111 

communicationcentrestrikes,’’ 

he said. 

He saidFire andEmergency 

are committed to trying to 

reach asettlementwith the 

union,with ongoing 

negotiations havingsurpassed 

the oneyear threshold. 

‘‘Fire and Emergencyhas 

demonstrated it is fully 

committed to trying to reach a 

settlement with the union.After 

over 13 monthsofnegotiations, 

involving29days of bargaining 

andthreedays of mediation, 

the unionhas notsignificantly 

movedfrom its original 

position,’’ he says. 

‘‘TheNZPFUisstill seeking 

total increases across both pay 

andallowances of more than40 

percent for mostfirefighters, 

Brendan Nally says. 

‘‘Ournew offer is 

substantially morethanour 

previous offer and reflects our 

strongdesire to reach 

settlement. It is disappointing 

theunionrespondedby 

escalating their strike action.’’ 

He saidthat duringthe 

strikes, people needtobe 

vigilant andsafe. ‘‘Don't call111 

unless it is agenuine 

emergency. 

‘‘As always, if there is afire, 

getout of the house 

immediatelyand dial 111. 

Don't go backin. Wait for Fire 

andEmergency.’’ 

For information aboutthe 

things you can do to reduce the 

riskoffire in yourhome and 

communityvisit https://www. 

fireandemergency.nz/homeandcommunityfiresafety/. 

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35 

Ashburton Writers’ Group 

Vice-president Julie welcomed members 

to the July meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ 

Group. 

The quotation was read by Stacey –“To 

write means more than pretty words on a 

page. The act is to share part of your soul with 

the world”. The discussion point was from a 

book called The Writing Class Story and plot 

are not synonymous. The story is the what, the 

plot is the how of the story. 

The assignment was “You wake up from a 

six month coma”. Members wrote of being 

groggy and hungover, car accident, trickle of 

sobs, in limbo, lockdown –ultimate universe, 

stiletto heels and programme termination. The 

instant exercise was “I put my hand in the 

bag”. 

Members spoke of phone volume, cut 

hand, sharp knife, slimy chapstick and token. 

The August assignment is “Begin aStory 

with a character who has lost something 

important to them”. Visitors are welcome, 

please phone Rae at 3088927. 

Blind Low Vision New Zealand 

This is the 60th year for our committee and 

members. When Covid allows us to, we do 

plan to celebrate this very special milestone. 

Once again it has curtailed our outings and 

meetings. We have held five Committee 

meetings for our year June 2021 –toJuly 2022 

but only at two meetings were we able to have 

our members present. Fortunately, “The 

Christmas Lunch” did go ahead at our rooms 

at The Plains, where we are well looked after 

by Lorayne Oakley. The Rotary club of 

Ashburton did manage to put on their 59th 

concert for our members in July last year. This 

year they were not able to hold their gathering 

but they more than madeupfor it by delivering 

gift food packs to those who would have 

attended. These were greatly appreciated. 

The afternoon tea outing to The Lake House, 

last August was able to go ahead and enjoyed 

by all present. 

Blind & Low Vision NZ’s conditions for 

holding meetings with our members are that all 

volunteers should at least be double vaccinated 

and masks are required. Our members 

complied with this but sadly we did have to 

Willy Leferink 

relinquishtwo volunteers. Covid also made the 

collections difficult to hold and BLVNZ have 

reviewed these. They plan to hold only one 

street appealand that will be for the Guide Dog 

appeal. Blind Low Vision Week will aim at 

making the public more awareofthe work and 

services that they provide. 

Our organisation appreciates the local 

support from Advance Ashburton, Ashburton 

Taxis, Methven’s volunteer drivers, Mr Colin 

Watson, The MSA Club, Rotary Club of 

Ashburton, Waireka Croquet Club, and private 

donors. The Plains is our base on the 4th 

Thursday of each month –covid permitting. 

At our recent AGM in July, we were joined 

by anew committee member and aprospective 

one –weare always very keen to welcome 

new volunteers. Special thanks to Carol and 

Alan Hall, and Eleanor Weir for the work they 

have done to make the branch run so 

smoothly, also to our contact ladies, Beverly 

Watkins,Lynne Curd and JulietHayes. And of 

course, the committee members who take 

their turn for lunch duties, etc. As Chairman I 

manage Total Mobility, attending their meetings 

and together with Carol Hall, we help the 

members with equipment issues. To Eleanor 

Weir as our retiring secretary for the last 21 

years and committee member for 27 years, a 

big thank you. Eleanor was very pleased to 

nominate our new committee member, Jenny 

Phillips, to take over the role of secretary. 

Thankyou all for the hard work and dedication 

that you all put into supporting our members 

every day. In total this committee and 

volunteers have given over 131 years tothe 

local BLVNZ. 

We acknowledge those with years of 

service ending in 0or5.This year they are: 

Alison Shearer 5years; Carol Hall, Margaret 

Reddecliffe, Beverley Watkins and myself 

Dennis Swaney each 10 years. 

Ashburton Lions 

President MannySim welcomed everyone 

to the meeting. The Club social event held 

recently at the Hot Rod Club was very 

successful and enjoyable for those inattendance. 

The local rock n roll group provided 

wonderful entertainment. Lions Charitable 

Trust is coming up to election time. Two 

positions will continue, two are up for election. 

Colin Morgan provided the Thought of the 

Day prior to dinner -When the elderly die, a 

library is lost and volumes of wisdom and 

knowledge are gone. Guest speaker -Willy 

Leferink (President of Hinds Lions) 

Willy discussed the 3000km cycle ride that 

he and fellow group members did from Cape 

Reinga to Bluff. They raised money for the 

Westpac Rescue Helicopter - $50,000 was 

raised even before they started and they went 

on to reach atotal of $103,319.95. 

They cycled down 90 Mile Beach at the 

start of the journey. There were some early 

setbacks with punctures, but they were 

determined to carry on, having some very 

tough days (and more punctures!) along the 

way. They encountered some amazing NZ 

scenery across avariety of terrain. They were 

able to link with existingwell known cycle trails 

as well. The jet boat ride on the Whanganui 

Riverwas an especially memorable part of the 

North Island. 180km was the furthest they rode 

in aday -albeit on flat ground. From Picton 

they rode to Franz Josef, riding through some 

amazing country as they travelled on to 

Wanaka, the Crown Range and Queenstown 

before heading on to Bluff. 40% of the journey 

was on asphalt. 30% on gravel and 30% on 

cycle tracks. 

The meeting continued with Tail Twisters - 

our monthly fines and then raffles before the 

evening was concluded. 

Ashburton MSA Petanque 

The Warehouse sponsored Canterbury 

Doubles and Singles were held in terrible 

conditions over the weekend. Wet weather 

gear was out in force but some of that was still 

not enough to keepplayers warm and dry. Hot 

soup and the warmth of the club rooms gave 

abrief respite, but we were soon out again. 

There was abreak on Sunday morning when 

the sun was shining but that soon changed 

with acold and wet southerly blast. 

The first three places in the doubles were 

won by out of town teams, with Francie 

Osborn and Nicky Foden being consolation 

runners up. The Plate was won by Mavis 

Thompson and her Christchurch partner, with 

Chris Taylor and her Dunedin partner, Lani 

Taraunu and Jan Guilford Plate Consolation 

and Runners uprespectively. The Bowl was 

won by Neville Bensdorp and his Dunedin 

partner. 

In the Singles our very own Adelys 

Taraunu was the victor, with Neville Bensdorp 

runner up. The Plate runner up was Ruhal 

Beharry, and Nicky Foden was runner up to 

the Plate Consolation. 

Congratulations to all our players who did 

so well in very trying conditions. Once again a 

successful tournament hosted by our club. 

Hopefully the weather allows us some 

local play this week, but the following two 

weekends players are off to Dunedin for two 

Triples Tournaments. 

Remember we play Tuesday, Thursday 

and Saturday starting about 1pm at 115 

Racecourse Road. Equipment and tuition are 

available. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

Monday Evening -Aug 1st, Irwin Trophy 

N/S 1st Anne Gilbert &Ruth Logan, 2nd 

Dee Murdoch & Bruce Leighton, 3rd Mary 

Bruce & Mervyn Jones. E/W 1st Allison & 

Chris Lovelock, 2nd Joyce Johnson &George 

Brown, 3rd Jackie Chisnall &Amanda Evans 

Tuesday Evening -Aug 2nd, Aladder. 1st 

Val Palmer &Ian Doel, 2nd Margaret &John 

Shearer, 3rd Kay Robb & Rosemary 

McLaughlin, 4th Trish &Maurice Small, 5th 

David Sewell &Debbie Seddon-Sewell, 6th 

Peter Wilson &Alan Wright 

Wednesday Afternoon -Aug 3rd, 3rds diff 

ptr. N/S 1st Johnny Wright & Rosemary 

McLaughlin, 2nd Maree Moore &Rewa Kyle, 

3rd Beth McIlraith &Bev Macaulay 

E/W 1st Jan McClelland &Mary Bruce, 

2nd =Linda Baker & Kay Robb and Trish 

Downward&Shirley Harris. ThursdayEvening 

- Aug 4th, 3rds diff ptr. N/S 1st Trish 

Downward & Rewa Kyle, 2nd Kay Robb & 

Rosemary McLaughlin, 3rd Linda Baker & 

Audrey Rooney. E/W 1st Debbie Seddon- 

Sewell &David Sewell, 2nd Pauline Scott & 

Bernie Jopson, 3rd Fiona Williamson & 

Amanda Evans. 

Plains Ladies Friendship 

The Plains Ladies Friendship Club held 

their meeting on July 25th. Allan Andrews told 

us about their Bus Trip on Tuesday 27th 

September, to Waitaki Boys High School, Visit 

Duntroon and Smith Castle Cost $30 money 

going to Cancer Society. 

Our Mini Speaker was Warren James from 

Anglican Care -Social Justice. Ashburton is a 

normal town but there are drug uses, homeless, 

mental Health etc .7yrs ago in Timaru 

Warren found a1to 1support programme was 

available. In 2019 Warrenbecame ahelper for 

Ashburton, now mediator which heenjoys to 

be able to help people. Sits in on sorting 

Family disputes, Tenancy, Bank visits, Winz, 

Justice system, sorting out their issues, 

Warren was thanked by Jenette 

Main Speaker - Judy Glen - Judy is a 

opera Singer, now retired here in Ashburton. 

Lived in Christchurch both homes they lived in 

no their due to Christchurch earthquake. 

Went to Australia to learn to sing. In 

Australia was Sister Burtha in the Sound of 

music. Went with spaghetti Opera to England 

and married a policeman who was her 

organiser throughout the world. She was in Me 

aMyGirls here in Ashburton. Judy sang some 

of the opera songs. Avery enjoyable speaker 

Judy was thanked by Jenette. Next meeting 

22nd August at 9.45am atHotel Ashburton 

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NATURE MATTERS 

BY MARY RALSTON 

Picturethis: it’s midwinterand 

you want to go for awalk. Not 

just anywalk–you want one 

that takes youto see“nature”. 

Native plants and animals, 

naturalquiet,and few people 

or their domesticated animals. 

In the middle of Ashburton’s 

suburbs, this is hard to find. 

There is the domain, withits 

impressivetrees, openspaces 

and native area. The river isnot 

far away,but the dominant 

vegetation is introduced (all 

those poplars, nasty blackberry, 

old man’s beardand willow). If 

you get on your bikeand ride 

out of town, natureisstill hard 

to find. Plenty of open space 

with cows, but where are the 

fantailsand bats? 

So, to see much in the wayof 

nature,wemustresort to 

drivingtothe coast,lakesor 

foothillsforest.These are 

wonderfulplaces but driving 

needs to be minimised these 

days. 

More urbannature is needed, 

andnot just for our ownsanity 

or exercise. The native plants, 

animals and other species need 

it. Many birdsneed flowering 

trees and shrubs that arehome 

to insects,specialist braided 

riverbird species need 

predator and weedfree areas, 

lizards like stonesand other 

debris, fungi need damp 

organic matter andlichen 

wantssouthfacing tree trunks. 

Nativeplants need space. 

Humans are now so 

numerous that they comprise 

32 percentofthe biomassofall 

vertebrates.Domesticated 

animals –cattle,sheep, goats, 

dogs andcats –account for 

another 65 percentof 

vertebratebiomass.Together, 

that’s 97 per cent, leaving only 3 

per cent for the remaining 

30,000 speciesofvertebrates – 

all the birds, fish,lizards, other 

mammals such as giraffes, 

whales, kangaroos and hyenas. 

We’ve squeezed them outofthe 

favourable habitat. 

We need to plan for urban 

nature areas;decent sized 

spaces where there is roomfor 

native plantsand animals. In 

Ashburton, we have the river. 

Weed and pestcontrol needs to 

be prioritised so that we have 

thriving natureonour 

doorstep, aplace for the native 

animalsand plants, and aplace 

of naturalquiet. 

Areas of native trees bring 

nature to town. 

Health 

& 

Wellbeing 

Eatwell,stayhealthy, learnskills too 

Winter 2022 has been achallenging one. 

The usual cold weather has really hit this past week, and 

on top ofthis, winter illnesses and covid are having areal 

impactacross Canterbury. 

Eating well and staying activewill playanimportantpartin 

our overallhealthand wellbeing. 

Getting agood night’ssleep also helps. 

Low cost nutrition can include beans and legumes in place 

of meat for agreat protein source and in season, or frozen, 

fruit and vegetables. 

Registered nutritionist Micheala Johnstone says often 

people ask for acustomised nutrition plan but it was not 

needed by everyone to staywell. 

“Many ofmyclients will have specific goals ... but for the 

majority of the population a basic diet is sufficient for 

adequate nutrition,”she says. 

She recommended having the three primarymacronutrients 

formainmeals.This means protein like meat, fish, legumes or 

tofu, carbohydrates such askumara, rice, bread or oats, and 

asmall amount ofhealthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocado 

or peanut butter. 

“Then loading up your plate with plenty of non-starchy 

veggies such as spinach, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, and 

tomatoes to name afew. Throw in afew pieces of fruit for 

your snacks and you have awell-balanced, nutritious and 

colourful looking day.” 

Senior dietician SarahAgar agrees in having awell-balanced 

diet but says Kiwis relationship with kai isabout more than 

nutrients, they need to build confidence and skills around 

kaiand cooking. 

‘‘It’s alsoabout our connections to communityand whānau, 

our values and cultural celebrations,our whakapapa through 

recipes passed down through generations and when seen in 

this wayit’snurturing our mind,body and spirit.” 

“It’s often about taking small steps so if aperson increases 

the differentvegetables they eatfromone to twoaday this 

alone is hugely beneficial. It’s very important tovalidate 

success as opposed to setting people up for anideal they 

maynot be able to achieve.” 

Both women say learning how toeat cheaply and well is 

importantfor those on abudget. 

Their advice isplan your weeks’worth of meals in advance, 

as it reduces the likelihood of buying takeaways,saves time 

and reduces food wastage. 

Check what you have at home, what isonsale at the shops 

either by internet-searching or checking supermarket ads 

and then plan your meals around whatyou already have and 

what’smost cost effectivethatweek. 

If you can’t always buy fresh seasonal produce then buy 

frozen as, contrary topopular belief, frozen vegetables are 

packed with vitamins and minerals along with the fibre our 

digestivesystemneeds. 

Tinned fruit can also be a less expensive alternative to 

buying fresh, but look for varieties with natural fruit juice 

and no added sugar on the label. 

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Real Estate Mid Canterbury PropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Strowan Fields. 

Sections available now. 

Priced from $220k. 

Strowan Fields 

Strowan Fields offers stunning surroundings and views which stretch to the 

Southern Alps for the ultimate backdrop! 

Community 

This is asafe, connected community; aplace where people of all ages and 

stages, from all walks oflife, can come together, enjoying the beautiful wide 

streets and sharing the communal green spaces. 

Amenities 

Strowan Fields has every amenity you could wish for located within walking 

distance. Inthe heart of Ashburton you’ll find everything from supermarkets, 

medical centres and petrol stations to an array of bustling cafes, bars and 

eateries. 

Build your future here with Jennian Homes 

Jennian Homes Canterbury 

212 Main South Road, Sockburn 

P 03 741 1436 

E canterbury@jennian.co.nz 

Michele Strange 

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OPEN HOME l 11.30am -12noon 

OPEN HOME l 12 noon -12.30pm 

OPEN HOME l 10.45am -11.15am 

135 Walnut Avenue, 


•Solidasarock 

•Large open plan kitchen, dining,lounge 

•Renovated bathroom 

•Good double garage with autodoors 

and work bench 

31 Tarbottons Road, 

Tinwald 

•Two separatetoilets 

•Four good sized bedrooms 

•Underfloor heating in living areas 

•Eco friendly log burner 

6Lane Street,Allenton 

•Three double bedrooms 

•Updatedheatpump and pellet fire 

•Generous living area opening to 

aconservatory 

•Double garage 

48B Elizabeth Street 

•Great location 

•Good sized well fenced yard 

•Three double bedrooms and good sized 

living area 

•Tenantof9years,reliable and keento 

stay 

Enquiries Over 

$465,000 

Craig Philip 

027 952 8722 

EnquiriesOver 

$599,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 


$520,000 

Debbie Boon 

027 448 4006 


$355,000 

Craig Philip 

027 952 8722 

OPEN HOME l 11.00am -11.30am 

OPEN HOME l 11.45am -12.15pm 

1Michael Street,Rakaia 

•Spacious master bedroom with en 

suite, twodoublebedrooms plus office/ 

fourth bedroom 

•Two separateliving areas 

•West side location, corner section 

•Attached double garage with internal 

access,plus separatestandalone 

double garage. 

40 Michael Street,Rakaia 

•Spacious open plan living,diningand 

kitchen 

•Four bedrooms -master with en suite 

and walk in wardrobe 

•Nofuss,easy care1012sqmsection 

•Privatebackyard entertaining area 

Lot46/ 2McGrath Road 

•Power and fibretothe gate 

•Quiet laneway 

•5000m² section 

•Completewith title 

139B Allens Road 

•Three bedrooms,master with an 

en suite 

•Open plan kitchen, dining and living 

area 

•Tiled bathrooms and loads of storage! 

•Singlegarage with internal access 


$795,000 

Roberta Counsell 

027 228 7843 


$699,000 

Roberta Counsell 

027 228 7843 

$330,000 

Craig Philip 

027 952 8722 

$614,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

118A Allens Road, 


•Brand new and just foryou in this new 

subdivision! 

•Three bedrooms 

•Ensuiteoffthe master 

•Single garage with internal access 

8Carters Road, 

Allenton 

•Three spacious bedrooms 

•Double garage with internal access 

•Ensuitewith tiledshower 

•157.5sqm home on a450sqmsection 

9/369 Wrens Road, 

Rangitata Huts 

•Three bedrooms 

•Great living,family bathroom/ 

laundry 

•Two fabulous outdoor areas 

•Excellentsheds to storethe toys and 

tools 

15 JagWay 

•Four double bedrooms 

•Double garage,internal access 

•Two living areas 

•Open plan kitchen and dining 


$599,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

$684,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

$200,000 

Debbie Boon 

027 448 4006 


$890,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

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NEW LISTING 

5ROSEDALE LANE |NEWLAND 

OUALITY LIFESTYLE SECTION 

• 5549 m2 • Popular location • Superbly 

fenced & sheltered • Minutes from town. 

Unique opportunity this has come on the 

market. Opportunity to purchase alifestyle 

in afabulous area. Covenants available to 

view. Best to keep this on the top of your 

viewing list. BIR PBN $330,000 -$380,000 

View 

By Appointment 

ljhooker.co.nz/7QHYK 

Agent 

Julie Srhoy 021 354 885 

17A NORMANDY STREET 4 2 2 

ONCE ASHOW HOME /FAMILY LIVING 

Affordable near new home beautifully 

maintained•Openplan kitchen/dining/living 

•Sep. lounge •Sep. washhouse •WIR •Over 

1/4 acre section •Fully Fenced • Positioned 

for the sun. BIR PBN $700K -$750K 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/7KHYK 

Agent 


51 MAYFIELD KLONDYKE ROAD 

PICTURESQUE VIEWS LIFESTYLE SECTION 

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

min to Mayfield shops •26min to Ashburton 

Set back from the road with shared 

driveway, the spectacular property covers 2 

sections of flat land &positioned for the sun 

&Mountains. Opportunity to subdivide down 

to 4000m2 (subject to survey). PBN 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6PHYK 

Agent 


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). This is an oustanding opportunity 

to secure this unqiue property &benefit from 

it’s rental return. BEO $500K -$550K BIR PBN 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6ZHYK 

Agent 


1946 ARNOLD VALLEY ROAD 

BUILD OR BANK THE LAND! 

These exceptionally private sections offer the 

ultimate lifestyle with the Moana township 

just astroll away. Situated approx 50 mins 

from Hokitika, Lake Brunner is amagnet for 

tourists &Christchurch residents. Everything 

is right at your doorstep. 2freehold titles left. 

Asking Price $259,000 +GST (if any) 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/6GHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

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 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/75HYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

45 TANCRED STREET 4 1 6 

HOME W/ GARAGING +SUBDIVISION 

Potential plus exudes here, modern family 

home with 4bdrms, HRV, wood burner, o/p 

kitchen/dining/lounge. Two titles, Section 

offering the ultimate subdivision (subject to 

survey) up to 6sections. Shed with facilities/ 

sleep out, storage shed/garage up to 6. BEO 

$689,000 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/79HYK 

Agent 


22 BRUCEFIELD AVENUE 

WARM &COSY 

3 1 1 

This warm & cosy, permanent material, 

1980’s classic home features 3dble bdrms, 

gas hot water, single garage &lots of OSP. 

Located close to schools &shops, with town 

just down the road. Offers over $449,000 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/7NHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

Springp 

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p 

perfect time to sell your 

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how to 

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lifestyle property to sell this 

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the rest of the market. 

Call us today on 0800 554 274 

Julie Srhoy 

Sales &Listings 

021 354 885 

Manu Otene 

Sales &Listings 

022 308 6885 

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Allenton 182 MethvenHighway 

8ha 4 1 1 2 

Deadline Sale (unlesssoldprior) 12pm, Thu 1Sep 2022 

201 West Street,Ashburton 

View by appointment 

SimonSharpin 027 6318087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 

Mike Preston 027430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008 

Multipleincomeopportunities 

Capitaliseonthe multiple options for home or business on this conveniently situated eight-hectare block withafourbedroomhouse 

andanarray of outbuildings.There are multipleoptions for thepurchaser of this versatile property 

located neartoAshburton township. Historically used as atree nursery,and in recent years diversifiedintocattle 

grazing and growing crops. Theproperty now enjoys multipleincome streams including shed rental. Aportion of the 

land withshade andtunnelhouses,complete with an irrigationsystem, are leasedtoalocalnursery operation. The 

comfortable 1950s bungalowiscurrently tenanted andincludes adouble garage with attached sleepout. 

Boundarylines are indicativeonly 

bayleys.co.nz/5518241 

OPEN HOME 

Tinwald 5Birchside Lane 

938sqm 3 2 1 1 

ForSale offers invitedover $630,000 

View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment 

Mick Hydes 027 4379696mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz 

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

Handy to town 

Built in 2013byDes MillarConstruction this 156sqm home hasplenty of scope to add value and your own touches, 

without delays and the hassleofanew build. This well-maintained property is situated on a938sqm (moreorless) 

section down aprivate lane, just ashort drive or strollinto town,cafes, andagardencentre.Comprising three 

bedroomswith built-in wardrobes,abathroom andseparate toilet, it is perfect for afamily. Livingareas arekept cosy 

by aclean air approved log fire and heat pump;aseparatekitchen, laundry, and single garagecomplete the picture of 

thishome. Thereisplentyofspacetoadd another garage or workshop as thesection is mainlylawnwith some 

perimeter plantings. the opportunitieshereare endlessand aquickturnaround is possible. 


OPEN HOME 


97 WillsStreet 

1,014sqm 4 1 1 2 

For Sale offers invited over $629,000 

View Sat3-3.30pm or by appointment 

Sam Gregory 

021 0283 8791 

sam.gregory@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008 

Timeless character villa 

This timeless1910s villa comprises four generous 

double bedrooms, asunroom, afamilybathroom anda 

second showerand toiletbeside thelaundry. 

Aspaciousloungeadjoinsthe modernisedgalley-style 

kitchenand dining area. The1,014sqm(more orless) 

fully fenced section provides ample room forkids and 

pets,avegetable garden, woodshed,tool shed and 

doublecar garage. 


Mayfield 

Lot 2Arundel RakaiaGorge Road 

4,575sqm 3 1 1 

Asking Price $510,000 


Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 

simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 

Mike Preston 027430 7041 

mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHE REA ACT 2008 

The hard workisdone 

Located on theedgeofthe Mayfield township is this 

three bedroom, onebathroom home. Recently 

relocatedfromChristchurch, this house on 4,575sqm 

(subjecttofinal survey) of land is the perfectstart for 

those wantingthe countrylifestyle.Havingbeen 

recently renovated from toptotoe this is an excellent 

opportunitytoown aproperty wherethe hard work is 

all done. 


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Windwhistle Lot38/623ColeridgeRoad 

546sqm 



Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 

rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REAACT 2008 

Slice of paradise 

On offerisLot38Tussock Lane, aquiet,peaceful andprivatepartofTerraceDowns Resort, situated overlooking the 

fifth fairway and hasthe fourth green on your doorstep.This546sqm (more or less) section in the heartofanalpine 

paradisehas mountainsviews andthe bonusofmaturetrees surrounding for shelter. TerraceDowns is aworldrenownedresortlocated 

only ashort hourdrive fromthe Christchurch international airportor20minutes to the 

thrivingski village of Methven. The resort boasts atop level18-hole golf course, with theclubhouse offeringan 

excellentrestaurant andbar. 


Methven 83 Barkers Road 

832sqm 3 2 2 2 



Fee Ensor 021 705014 

fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008 

Premium property, premium location 

Escapetoyour own private oasis in Camrose, Methven. Thisimmaculately presented threebedroom home is 

perfectlypositionedonaquiet rear section with thesun and mountain viewstakenintothoughtful consideration. The 

outdoorarea is also situatednear aprotected reserve.Convenientlylocated within ashortdistance of the town 

centre,local schools andamenities. Youwillalsohavethe luxury of having amultitudeof popular eateriesand the 

newly established Opuke Thermal Poolsand Spaatyour doorstep. Function, form, andconvenience make this home 

abrilliant choice for professional couples, retired folk,holidaymakers andinvestors. 

bayleys.co.nz/5518811 

Methven 60 SpaxtonStreet 

513sqm 3 1 1 



Fee Ensor 021 705014 

fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz 

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Snug as abug 

This alpine styled homepresents an opportunity for thesavvyinvestor, alock and leave forthe holidaymaker or a 

lovelyhome forthe first home buyer. 

The70sqm floor area is perfectlypositioned on a513sqm section and boasts three bedrooms andone bathroom. A 

pitched alpine ceiling with quaint feature lighting makes the open plan kitchen and livingarea feel spacious. The 

grounds arewellestablished,withroom for the BBQand plenty of sunshine forsittingonthe patioand listening to the 

birds with your morning coffee. 


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DORIE Acton Road 

Maturing Forestry Investment Opportunity 

• Buy as an investment, harvest, replant and off 

set carbon 

• Bare land approximately 25.5ha forestry 

investment close to Rakaia 

• Mix of Pinus Radiata, Macrocarpa and 

Eucalyptus trees 

• Pruned, thinned and maintained to high quality 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

Plus GST (if any) 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 3.00pm,Friday 2September 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

Stephen Watson 

M 027 433 9695 

ALLENTON Racecourse Road 

ABlank Canvas -8.3 Hectares 

This is a brilliant opportunity to start with a blank 

canvas and build your dream home or land bank for 

the future. 

Power to the boundary but will require a well to be 

put down for domestic water and a septic system to 

be installed by the purchaser. 

Located on the outskirts of Ashburton town, only a 

short drive to the town centre. With stunning views 

of Mount Hutt, this property has great productive 

soils and beautiful tree lined shelter along all 

boundaries giving X factor. 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 

Plus GST (if any) 


M 021 918 233 

Tim Gallagher 

M 027 801 2888 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH36322 


FOR RENT 

ALLENTON 

Great Location! 

$390 PER WEEK 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Sunny three bedroom home,heated with heat pump. Easy 

care section with asinglegarage. Pets Negotiable. 

Move in costs -one weeksrent, four weeks bond =$1950 

Kelsi Tait | B 03308 6173 

Sharon Muir | B 03 308 6173 


FOR RENT 

METHVEN WestwardWay 

Exclusive Methven Golf Course Sections 

PRICED FROM $420,000 

ALLENTON 

Westside Unit 

One bedroomunit in Allenton. Heat pump, private yard, 

off street parking. 

Four weeks bond, one weeksrent =total move in cost 

$1500. 

$300 PER WEEK 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Kelsi Tait | B 03 308 6173 

Sharon Muir | B 03 308 6173 

• 'Kakariki View' is an exclusive subdivision of 

lifestyle sections, located in Methven 

• 4000m2 freehold, sections with uninterrupted 

views of Southern Alps and titles already 

available 

• Grab your clubs and walk off your deck onto the 

Methven Golf course, or bike any of the local 

trails 

• 3km to Opuke Hot Pools, 28km to the world 

class Mt Hutt ski field and 14km to Mt Hutt bike 

park 

• Sections priced from $420,000 and selling fast 


M 021 918 233 

Tim Gallagher 

M 027 801 2888 


pggwre.co.nz/ASH35754

SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST 

197 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton 9:45-10:15am 3 1 3 AHB30322 

111a Thomson Street,Tinwald 10:00-10:30am 3 2 2 AHB30264 

1/35 Havelock Street, Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 2 1 2 AHB30347 

9Rapley Street,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 4 1 1 AHB30350 

10 Woodham Drive, Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 4 2 2 AHB30324 

20 Pages Road, Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 3 2 2 AHB30346 

1/42 Aitken Street,Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 2 1 1 AHB30342 

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

36 Reighton Drive, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 3 3 2 AHB30282 

15 Reed Street, Hinds 12:00-12:30pm 4 1 4 AHB30331 

107 Creek Road, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 4 1 0 AHB30328 

Open Home 

48 Hakatere Drive, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 2 1 1 AHB30305 

10 Woodham Drive, Ashburton 

4 2 2 

8b Belt Road, Ashburton 12:45-1:15pm 2 1 2 AHB30322 

43 Beach Road, Ashburton 1:30-2:00pm 2 1 2 AHB30174 

3double bedrooms, master with ensuite &walk-in robe 

Large hobbyroom or convert to another bedroom, plus 

an office 

Modern kitchen, open plan through dining to lounge 

Drive through double garage plus aseparate fully insulated 

and lined workshop 

Glasshouse, raised garden beds and shade house 

ForSale 

Offers over$690,000 

View 

Saturday11:00 -11:30am 


027 438 4250 


027 242 7677 

SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST 

Stop searching, this is the one you have been looking 

for! 

NO OPEN HOMES TODAY 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30354 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

38 Geoff Geering Drive, Ashburton 

*Double garagewith auto door 

*Solar panels and storagewatertanks 

*Open plan west facing living 

*Road frontage section 

*Includes: -Paths, patios, driveway and sown lawn 

rwashburton.co.nz/AH30367 


ForSale 

$778,000 

View 

by appointment 

3 2 2 

Kim Miller 

027 236 8627 

Open Home 

9RapleyCrescent, Ashburton 

*Beautifully restored character home 

*911sqm family sized section 

*Four spacious bedrooms 

*Updated kitchen overlooks an undercoverpatio 

*Ideal family home 



SetDateofSale 

closing 23 August 2022, at 

3:00pm (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday10:30 -11:00am 

4 1 1 


021 597 527 

Open Home 

43 Beach Road, Ashburton 

2 1 2 

Open Home 

15 Reed Street, Hinds 

4 1 4 

This picturesque, redecorated 2bedroom home sits 

on a678sqm corner section which is handy to the 

local shopping centre and schools. The home has been 

re-carpeted and freshened upnicely to allowthe new 

owner to enjoythe summer months ahead. 



SetDateofSale 

closing 23 August 2022, at 

3:00pm (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday1:30 -2:00pm 


021 597 527 

*Open plan modern kitchen, dining, living 

*Log Fire, Heat Pump, HRV& Eco Panel 

*Double garage plus carport 

*Plus additional Garage and Workshop 

*Loads of off street parking &1/4 acre section 


Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

ForSale 

Price onApplication 

View 

Saturday12:00pm -12:30pm 

Kim Miller 

027 236 8627 

Kim Miller 


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 


027 697 6948 



021 597 527 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Mike Grant ncre 


021 272 0202 



027 438 4250 



027 242 7677 

Manjit Singh 


020 4079 3871 

Janene McDowell 


027 287 3388 

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


36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

Baybury Views, Majors Road, Geraldine 

611 -969sqm 

IMAGINE LIVING AT THE FOOT OF THE ALPS IN SOUTHERN CANTERBURY 

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NEWS 


47 

RESULTS 

Geraldine Bridge Club 

Geraldine Handicap Pairs 

Session 2onThursday 04.08.2022 

North South;1stVHill &Julie 

Kelly62.85% 2ndPTaylor&R 

Howie 55.05% 

East West; 1stRBray&JBruce 

58.10%, 2ndJohn Kelly&D 

Harrison53.75%, 

Wednesday Session03.08.2022 

North South;1stJohn Kelly &L 

Pincombe 60.83% 2ndMThatcher 

&MBray52.50% 

East West; 1stCHampton &M 

Hyde68.33% 2ndRHowie&A 

Blakemore 54.17% 

Allenton Bowling Club 

WinterBowls Resultsfor 

Wednesday3rd August: the annual 

match between Allentonand 

Temukaclubswas held on anice 

sunny dayand results were:1st 

Temuka14wins 106Ends242 

points, 2nd Allenton10wins 101 

ends191 points. Thankstothe 

Allenton playerswho made 

themselvesavailable 

OnFriday5th August another 

Round of the Hunt Trophy triples 

washeld: 1st Mike Grice, Brent 

Mayson, Terry Caldwell 3wins 15 

ends 41 points, 2nd Diane 

Vanderweg,Graham Vanderweg, 

PeterHarcourt 3wins 14 ends 29 

points and 3rd Linton Muir, Russell 

Ward,Gus Horrell 3wins 14 ends 

27 points. 

Upcoming Winter BowlsEvents: 

Saturday 13thAugust 2bowltriples 

12pm start 

AshburtonMSA Petanque 

Canterbury Doubles 6-8-2022 

ChampionshipWinners:- Jarod 

Handford, Brian Westerbeek Chch/ 

Chch 

Runnersup:-Robbie Sihamu, 

Jackson Gallagher Cav/DunC 

Consolation Winners:- Bernice 

and Roger Hamilton Alex 

Runners up:- Francie Osborn, 

Nicky Foden Ash/Ash 

Plate Winners:- Mavis 

Thompson, Ron Paterson Ash/ 

Chch 

Plate Consolation Winners:- 

Chris Tatyor, Karen Stephen Ash/ 

DunC 

Runnersup:- Lani Taraunu, Jan 

GuilfordAsh/Ash 

Bowl Winners:- Rebecca Scott, 

NevilleBensdorp DunC/Ash 

Runnersup:-Glenda and Neil 

Pritchard Alex 

CanterburySingles 

Championship Winner:- Adelys 

Taraunu Ash 

Runner up:- NevilleBensdorp 

Ash 

Consolation:- BrunoFalco Chch 

Runnerup:- Les Clearwater 

Chch 

Plate Winner:-Stephen 

FitzgeraldChch 

Runner up:- Ruhal Beharry Ash 

Plate Consolation Winner:- 

Jackson Gallagher DunC 

Runner up:-Nicky Foden Ash 

Bowl winner:- Nadine Simpson 

DunC 

Runner up:-Matthew Scott DunC 

Ashburton 9Holers 

Resultsfromplay4August 2002 

4BBB Nett Sponsored by SEGA 

GOLF: 

Sega Golf VouchertoPeter 

Woods &Elaine King (29), followed 

by GailGutsell &Andre van 

Rooyen (30). Andrevan Rooyen 

scoreda2onNo8and Chris 

Andersonscored aSmith&Church 

Gobbler on No 13.Thursday 11 

Augustwillbeastroke roundplus 

finalqualifyingroundfor Club 

Champs and 18 August stableford - 

Russian Roulette. 

Run and Walk Ashburton 

Gilbert Walk and Larkin Pace 

held Saturday 6thAugust 2022 at 

Argyle Park, Ashburton. 

This event is normally an open 

handicap race where the 

competitors’ startisstaggered, 

however adecision wasmade 

early duetothe heavy rainforecast 

that the event would stillbeheld but 

changed to asealed handicap 

whichmeant allparticipantsstarted 

on go to avoid standingaroundin 

the cold andwet. 

3kmGilbertWalk: Noel Batty 

22:07 (Fastest time); Marie Batty 

23:12 (1stonhandicap and winner 

of the GilbertWalk Trophy); Judith 

Crozier 23:13; RobertMoffitt 26:04. 

3kmLarkin Pace: TamGrant 

14:56(Fastest time); KathrynPage 

16:07 (1stonhandicap and winner 

of the Larkin Pace); Alison Conway 

17:42; Mike O’Callaghan 25:51; 

U10 Addison Page 18:25. 

Thank youtoour timekeepers 

Debra Curtain, VivStrong,Dave 

Strong,BillHoodand GaryWhiting, 

and to Ian Broadbeltfor laying out 

the course. 

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JukeBox Hire 

Weddings,21st, 

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Sound Systems &Lighting Hire 

Phone DJ Dave 

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027 251 0015 

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Victoria Street, 

TheTriangle,Ashburton 

Phone: (03) 308 6772 

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acall on 

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looking good through the seasons? 

Or perhaps just need aone off tidy 

or pruning completed? 

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Allgarden wasteremoved 

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Email: cccolt@xtra.co.nz 

•CARS •4WDs •CAMPERVANS 

Automotive 

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03 308 6646 

•Automotiveservicing,repairs 

and diagnostics 

•Latest scan tools and 

servicedata 

•All makes and models including 

European and Japanese 

•Vehicle transportand recovery 

TheBig Blue Shed 

CnrJohn &McLean Street,Ashburton 

2478421 

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RESIDENTIAL & 

COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS 

Phone Quentin andPhil on 

027 282 8908 or 027 2828909 

ALL PAINTING REQUIREMENTS 

including 

Interior andexterior Roofs 

Residential andcommercial 

Interior gibstopping 

Anyjob bigorsmall 

Call Tony 0273283124 

2478415 

Interior and Exterior Painting 

Interior Plastering 

Wallpapering 

115 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton 

Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354 

enquiries@tinwaldcanvas.co.nz www.tinwaldcanvas.co.nz 

2461478 

2496464 

•Manufacturer and supplier of 

Rylock aluminium windows and doors 

•Retrodouble glazing installers foradrier, 

warmer,quieter home 

Forafreequote, contactDavid &Lorayne Oakley 

PHONE 308 8493. EMAIL: owdrylock@gmail.com 

8A John Street,Ashburton 

2494730 

Computer/Tech Help 

Need personalised help with your 

computer, programs orbackups? 

Trouble with your –PC–iPhone/iPad 

–printer –network –electronic stuff? 

Special price for Seniors 

Iwill come to you. 

Call Frank 021-120-9292 

MSc (Electronic Engineering) 

Apple and Windows logos belong to their respective companies 

EFTPOS available 

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E-BIKES l MOTORCYCLES 

P 03 308 7982 - E cliff@mckayanddonaldson.co.nz 

W www.mckayanddonaldson.co.nz -734 East Street,Ashburton 

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• MagWheel Repairs &Painting 

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PETFOOD SUPPLY 

Fresh &frozenfood available 

Beef &wild gamemince 

Dogrolls Dogbones 

Frozenchucks 

Briskets 

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operated 

CARAVANAND MOTORHOME 

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Winter 

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606 East Street,Ashburton 

www.kitchenexpress.co.nz 

03 3077131 

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99 Archibald Street,Tinwald,Ashburton 

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NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 

Sneaky plastic, well hidden 

Household items that seem benign 

are someofthe most common 

sourcesofmicroplastics, according 

to aUniversity of Canterbury PhD 

student. 

The amount of microplastics in 

each wastewater sample tookUC 

PhD student Helena Ruffell by 

surprise. 

Clothingand soft furnishings, 

glitter,kitchen sponges, nail polish, 

sunscreen, mascara, andlipsticks 

are bursting with what Helena 

Ruffell calls ‘sneakyplastics.’ 

Ruffell beganresearching 

microplastics –plastic particles 

smallerthan 5mm–for her master’s 

project by investigating the levels 

andtypes going into andout of 

wastewater treatmentplants. She is 

now researching how microplastics 

impactthe health andfunction of 

New Zealand soils, and howthey get 

into the soils in the first place. 

“Unfortunately,microplastics are 

everywhere,including in places you 

wouldn’t expect. I’ve found 

microplastics in every single sample 

I’ve looked at. When wethink of 

plastic, we tendto thinkofarigid 

shiny product likeadrink bottle.A 

lot of the timewedon’trealisethat 

microplastics arelurkinginamyriad 

of other everyday items,” Ruffell 

says. 

“For instance, Ihadn’t realised 

that glitter is made from plastic. And 

weall knowhowincredibly hard it is 

to get rid of it and how easily it can 

rub offtoys, clothing, art work, 

makeup,nail polish andremain on 

clothing, carpets andother surfaces 

for along time.Makeup,nail polishes 

and glitter paints for hair and body 

are all washed downthe drain during 

hand washing and showers or baths 

and into the wastewater treatment 

plants, andare eventually released 

into the environment. 

“A lot of our clothing and soft 

furnishings, for example blankets, 

cushions, curtains, andcarpet, are 

actuallymade of plastic. These 

syntheticsall continually shed 

microfibres andthis is accelerated 

when we wash them.Then the water 

from the washing machine goes down 

the drain and eventually out intothe 

environment.” 

The quantity of microplastics in 

each wastewater sample tookHelena 

by surprise. 

“I thought thelikelihood of finding 

any plastics in the wastewater 

treatment plants wouldbevery low 

because of the sheer volume of water 

that’s there. Iwas wrong. Some 

samples are so fullofmicroplasticsit 

looks like someone sprinkled 

hundred and thousands overthem. 

“And I’m continuing to find lots of 

microbeads even thoughtheywere 

Microplastics have surprised University of Canterbury Phd student Helena 

Ruffell. 

banned for sale in personal care 

products in 2018. But they are clearly 

still being usedorare found in other 

products.” 

As part of her PhDresearch, 

Ruffell is collectingsamples of 

different soils andbiowastes that are 

commonly applied on to soils and 

may be sources of microplastics –for 

instance,compost, biosolids (dried 

sewage sludge)and pastureirrigated 

withtreated municipaleffluent. 

“I’m identifying how many 

microplastics arepresent in each 

sample type, andwhat kinds of 

plastic polymers are present, such as 

polyester, acrylic, polypropylene, or 

nylon. Iamalso investigating if there 

are any impacts of different kinds of 

plastics on soil health andplant 

growth,” Ruffell says. 

Supervisor Professor Sally Gaw 

saysRuffell’s projectisimportant as 

it highlights how everyday products 

contribute to microplastic pollution 

and identifies changes we can all 

easily make. 

Ruffell’s PhD work is part of the 

Ministry of Business Innovation and 

Employment (MBIE)funded 

Endeavour ResearchProgramme: 

Aotearoa Impacts andMitigationof 

Microplastics (AIM2) led by the 

Institute of Environmental Science 

and Research(ESR), and her 

master’s researchwas fundedby 

ESRandthe BrianMason Trust. 

What can you do to combat sneaky 

plastics? 

Replace plastic kitchen sponges 

withacotton cloth, wooden or sisal 

dish brush. 

Wash clothes less frequentlyor 

spot wash. 

When buyingnew items, choose 

natural fibres for clothes, carpets 

and blankets wherepossible. 

Cut down on glitter. 

Check makeup formicroplastics. 

Ask companiesiftheyuse 

microbeads in products such as 

sunscreen and cleaning liquids. 

Skilled residence has pathway 

Thegovernmentissupporting new 

skilled residency pathways with 

three newpathways, thefirst 

starting next month. 

The straight to residence, work to 

residence andthe highly paid 

‘twice themedian wage’pathway. 

The ‘Straight to residence 

pathway’will be ready forpeopleto 

applyforfrom September5,2022. 

WorktoResidence and Highly 

Paid pathways willbeavailable for 

peopletoapply in September 2023. 

“The Government is focused on 

helping to address shortages in 

highly skilledareas andspeeding up 

oureconomic growth.Key to this is 

having clearpathwaysthatmigrants 

can usetogain residency,” minister 

Michael Woodsaid. 

“From5September, skilled 

workers in specified occupations 

will be abletoapplyfor theStraight 

to Residence pathway. 

‘‘Skilled migrantsonthe ‘Workto 

Residence’and ‘Highly Paid’ 

residentpathways will be ableto 

apply from 29 September 2023, once 

they have obtained 24 months of 

acceptable work in New Zealand. 

“The Green List covers areas 

where NewZealandhas askills 

shortage and thesepathways will 

incentiviseandattract highskilled 

migrants to NewZealand, by 

providing anewstreamlined 

process to achieve residency for 

those globally hard to fill roles. 

‘‘This is the latest step in 

delivering arebalanced 

immigrationsystem that is simple, 

has reduced categories,and more 

onlineaccessibility. 

“The Governmentisrebalancing 

theimmigrationsystem to support 

its plan forahigherproductivity, 

higherwageeconomyand these 

pathways make it easier for 

employers to hire and attract 

migrants for specified high skilled, 

hardtofill, andhighpaying 

occupations. 

“The new Straight to Residence 

and Work to Residencepathways 

are availablefor specified 

occupations on the Green List”Mr 

Woodsaid. 

“The newpathwayswillhave the 

samehealth,age,and character 

requirementsasthe Skilled Migrant 

Category butwill have adifferent 

application processand be more 

straightforwardtoapplyfor with 

muchfaster decision times. 

‘‘Immigration New Zealand 

expects to complete most 

applications within 6weeks where 

complete information has been 

provided. 

More information about thethree 

newpathwaysisavailableonthe 

Immigration New Zealand website. 


TRADE &SERVICES 

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful 

equipment and fast drying. 

Upholstery, mats and rugs. 

Experienced owner/operator. 

Find us at www. 

supersucker.co.nz or 

phone John Cameron 027 

435 1042. 

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning, 

servicing Ashburton and 

surrounding districts, $70 

per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on 03 324 2999 

and leave amessage. 

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. 

COMPUTER Problems? For 

prompt reliable computer 

servicing and laser engraving, 

contact Kelvin, KJB 

Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot 

Place, Ashburton. Phone 

308 8989. SuperGold discount 

card accepted. 

COMPUTER repairs, sales, 

training, setup wirelessnetworks, 

spyware 

cleanup. On-site day or 

evening. Low fees. Call 

Robin Johnstone, Networks 

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd, 308 

1440 or 027 768 4058. 

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. 

DENTURE repairs. Dr Peter 

Rumping, retired dentist, 

repairs dentures. Phone 

027 220 9997. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 

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 

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 

QualityEuropean 

Vehicle Servicing 

•Advanced 

Diagnostics 

•Experienced 

Technicians 

TRADE &SERVICES 

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. 

FURNITURE Removals. For 

all your household removal 

needs - urban, rural, lifestyle, 

office relocations - 

call Nudges Furniture 

Removals, phone 027 224 

0609. 

2493723 

GARDENING, mowing, 

pruning, fertilising, projects 

or general spruce ups? Call 

Andrew at Spruce Gardens 

to get the job done right. 

027 765 2899 or 03 307 

1693. 

sprucegardens@xtra.co.nz 

GUTTER Cleaning. Using a 

vacuum system to clean 

out the debris is a faster 

and cleaner process. Call 

Allan on 027 209 5026. 

HEAT PUMPS: Service, 

clean, repair and install. 

Please call Silvery 

Bauman, Ph 021 544 760. 

LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs. 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

bifold door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call Nigel at 

Doors and More on 027 516 

7104. 

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. 

PLASTERING 

&COATINGS 

Rockcote. Waterproofing. 

Texture/Specialist 

Coatings. 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2501816 

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. 

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 

•Collection/Delivery 

‘Free of Charge’ 

in Ashburton 

Bruce McIlroy Limited 

309MethvenHighway, Ashburton7776 

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

MTAAPPROVED 

Call us for a 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

ENTERTAINMENT 

JohnMcCabe 

1968744 

2500876 

This Saturday, August 13, 7:30pm 

Free entry 

LOST &FOUND 

MISSING 

from Winslowareaon 

17 July. Hemay not 

look like this –dirty not 

groomed. Hewill be 

hiding away from wild 

cats and will be very 

scared. Ifyou seehim 

him, please contact 

Ange andSimon, 

021 049 0790 or 

(03) 307 7474. 

AshburtonClub &MSA 

266 Havelock St, Ashburton. 

Phone 308 7149 

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Advertising thatworks! 

2505326 

FIREWOOD 

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OFFCUTS 

$140 per cord 

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Phone 

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Phone: 308 7664 

office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz • 199 Burnett St, Ashburton 

2492082 

2375505 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR 

Hospice Mid Canterbury provides support to 

individuals and families throughout the Ashburton 

Districtwho aredealing with alife-limiting illness. 

We are looking for anActivities Coordinator who 

will develop and implement avaried programme 

of recreational, diversional, social, and creative 

activities forour serviceusers. 

Part time position for10hours/ week. 

Theperson we seek will have the skills to plan events, 

complete formal training in diversional therapy and 

be able to motivate andinteractwarmly with people 

from diverse backgrounds. 

This is awonderful opportunity tojoin our very 

special organisation and make apositive difference 

in our community. 

Contact kate@hospicemc.nz to request a Job 

Description. Applications close 5pm, 26 August 2022. 

LABOURER/SCAFFOLDER 

We are looking for areliable, enthusiastic and hard-working 

person forthe above full time position. Do youhave agood level 

of physical fitness and enjoyworking with heights? Youmust be 

able to start at7am on Monday toFriday and occasionally work 

weekends when required. 

Skills/Qualifications required: 

• Experienceispreferred butfull training will be given 

• Beable to work overtime when required 

• Due to OH&S requirements you must pass pre employment 

checks including adrug test 

Thesuccessful candidate will be rewarded with agenerous hourly 

rate and further training opportunities. This is arare chance to 

join asmall business thattakes prideinevery job we do. 

Applicants forthis position should have NZ residencyorvalid NZ 

work visa. 

To apply or for moreinformation contact 

admin@elitescaffolding.net.nz 

or Mark 021 440 364 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTER HOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

2505010 

2504710 

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 


SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT 

FIXED-TERM COOKS 

An exciting opportunityhas arisen forfixed-termexperienced cooks 

to provide daily meals forour seasonal operating staff. 

You’ll need to: 

• Provide cooked breakfast,preparelunchand dinner. 

• Ateam player, have apositiveattitude and be self motivated 

• Flexible –able to coordinate and cover leave when required. 

• Reliable transportasthe location is rural 

• Excellentfood hygiene practices with asolid understanding of food safety 

Hours of week 

• 5days aweek rostered with the other cook over 7daysorflexible roster 

to suit 

• this role can be live-in if required. 

Startdate: MidSeptember 2022ending on or before31March 2023. 

Pre-employmentdrugs and alcohol test mayberequired. 

To apply email 

human.resources@quigleycontracting.co.nz 

PropertyManager 

We arelooking foraProperty Manager to grow and develop an already 

establishedportfolio.This role is within asmall friendly local team,thatis 

partofabroad national business. 

Youwill be self-motivated,enjoyworking independentlyand have a 

keen eyefor detail.You will need strong skillsincommunication and 

administration and excellenttime management. Youwill enjoyworking 

with customers and have apositiveand friendly attitude. 

Keyresponsibilities of this role will include: 

• Manage andgrowaportfolio of properties 

• Develop and maintain strong clientrelationships 

• Preparetenancyagreementsand anydocumentation 

• Coordinate andschedule maintenancerequirements 

• Ensuring rentsare paid on time andinadvance 

• Maintaining databaseand associatedadministration 

• Manage andresolve anydisputes 

• Dealingwith all tenantand clientenquiries. 

Ourideal candidate will also have the following attributes: 

• Previous property managementexperience 

• Good marketing skills 

• Flexibility to work outside hours and acurrent full driver’s licence 

• Knowledge of Palaceorany property managementsoftwareis 

beneficial 

• Sound knowledge of theResidential Tenancies Act, Healthy Homes 

and AmendmentAct. 

This is apart-time role for25hours aweek workingwith ateamthat 

cares about their people. 

If this sounds like you, please apply online at www.pggwrightson.co.nz 

careers.https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/search and enterreference 

number 19748ASHC 

Applications close on Thursday, 18 August 2022. 

PGG Wrightson RealEstateLtd,Real EstateAgent, REAA2008 

www.pggwre.co.nz 

POSITION available now for 

a part-time role doing 

Inwards/Outwards in a 

small local warehouse. 

Forklift licence and computer 

knowledge would be 

helpful. Email your CV to: 

info@summittools.co.nz. 

Advertising 

that works! 

Talk to Jann or 

Karentodayabout 

ways youcan reach 

potential customers 

or advertising with 

thatspecial difference 

-professional service 

with asmile. 

Phone: 308 7664 

199 Burnett St,Ashburton 


Helping grow the country 

2505075 

SCAMMELL 

PAINTING &DECORATING LTD 

APPRENTICE 

Theteam at Scammell Painting &Decoratingare 

looking foranapprenticetojointhe team – 

full training will be given. 

If youworkwell in ateam environment, have agood 

eyefor detail andhavepride inthe qualityofwork 

produced,then we wouldlike to hear from you. 

We offerexcellentworking conditions 

andawide varietyofwork. 

Apply to office@scammellpainting.co.nz 

or Markon027 273 2803 

2504717




WORK AVAILABLE 

CLASSIFIEDS 


53 


Factoryprocessing 

Machine operators 

Forkliftdrivers 

Day&nightshift 

Timaru 

Temuka 

Geraldine 

Call or text 027 688 4805 

Free call 0800 STAFFORD 

www.staffordrecruit.co.nz 

11 Strathallan Street Timaru 

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND 

ADDICTION COUNSELLOR 

ACADS has 40 hours per week position available for aqualified counsellor; 

this position will be working with young people. We are looking for someone 

to work in awell-supported team environment. In return wecan offer you the 

opportunity to make adifferenceinyoung people’s lives whileyou develop your 

career inthe mental health and addictions field. 

Youwill need some experienceand qualificationinMental Health and Addiction 

Counselling, Social Work or similar. 

Theideal person wouldhavethe followingskillsand experience: 

• Experienceworking with young people 

• Greatcommunication skills 

• Excellentrecordkeeping skills 

• Abilitytoworkwell as partofafriendlyand supportiveteam 

• Have good communication skills 

• Experienceand knowledge of treatmentmodalities. 

Youwill have the opportunity forself-expression and ahigh level of satisfaction 

in empowering young peopleinmanaging their ownwellbeing. 

Youwill have, or be working towards full registration with aprofessional body 

(dapaanz, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology or relatedfields). 

In line with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 you 

must have proof of being fullyvaccinatedagainstCOVID19. 

Foranapplication form andposition description, email: acads@xtra.co.nz 

2504215 

SELL 

LPG REFILLS 

9kg cylinders 

$28.50 

Anysizecylinder filled 

17 Grey St,Ashburton 

Phone 307 2707 

Need some 

extracash? 

Competitive 

ratespaid. 

Whynot get fit 

earning it! 

2493763 

SELL 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

2493751 

MOBILITY scooter. Excellent 

condition. Please phone 

308 0098 or 029 221 4858. 

SELL 

SHOTGUN 12 gauge, large 

gun safe, gun magazines, 

books, old Popular Mechanics 

(1930s-1960s), bookcase, 

brass fire 

extinguisher and electric 

chainsaw. Phone 021 140 

1392. 

WANTED TO BUY 

WANTED To Buy; Books, 

CD’s and DVD’s . Phone 

Rodney on 03 324 2999, 

leave amessage. 

WANTED TO BUY 

WANTED 

USEDAND 

SECOND-HANDTOOLS! 

Carpenter Tools, Workshop 

Tools, Gardening Tools, 

Planes, Lathing Tools, 

Vintage, 

ALL TOOLS! 

Telephone: 

021 450 405 


2502819 

JobOpportunities 

Ashburton Town Caretaker 

This isapart-time position, offering three permanent, eight-hour days per 

week, Friday till Sunday. You will take responsibility for ensuring our public 

conveniences in the CBD areofahigh standardfor our residents and visitorsalike. 

Horticulturalist 

Our OpenSpaces teamproudly manageand maintain 86 parksand reserves 

through our district. While their work is physically demanding, the results 

of their effort goonshow for the entire community tosee providing much 

satisfaction. 

Performing arangeofamenity horticulturetasks, we arelookingfor someone 

who is physically fit to join ourteam. 

Our standardworking week is MondaytoFriday, eighthours each daystarting 

at 7.30am. 

Rakaia Cleaner 

Keep our public facilities and toilets in theRakaia Township clean and tidy for 

our visitorsand locals alike. 

The successful applicant will beresponsible for ensuring aconsistently high 

level of cleanliness in theRakaia Public and Domain conveniences each week. 

If youare reliable, abletoperform these dutiesfor four hoursonadaily basis 

without supervisionand prideyourself on completingtaskstoahigh standard, 

we want tohear from you. 

Please notethat this roleisfor four hours per day,seven daysaweek,onaoneweekonand 

one-week off roster. 

For more information about these 

roles, or to apply online visit our 

website, email hr@adc.govt.nz or 

call 03 307 7700 to speaktosomeone 

within our People and Capability 

team. 

Applications for these roles close on 

Monday,15August2022 

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

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PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

SCVCC Annual Swap Meet 

Winchester Domain SH1, Sept. 10th, 

gates open 7.30am 

All makes car display 

Something for everyone 

Sites –Michelle Munro Ph 03 6864824 

Or email scvccswapmeet@hotmail.com 

NO DOGS ALLOWED 

EXCELLENT PRIZES FORALL AGEGROUPS 

ADULTS AS WELL AS CHILDREN 

ASHBURTONWRITERS’GROUP 

PAPERPLUSSHORT STORYCOMPETITION 

Forall agegroups. 

Maybeyou have astory tuckedawayinyourdrawer. 

Send it in! 

Entryformwithconditionsofentry areavailableby 

e-mail: raejohn@xtra.co.nz 

Entries close FRIDAY26AUGUST2022. 

MEETINGS 

GreyPower 


Monthly 

Meeting 

Monday15th, 2pm 

at the Senior Centre 

(Entrythrough side door) 

Speaker Jackie Girvan 

Housing forthe elderly 

Raffle andSales Table 

All welcome. 

2504672 

ASHBURTON ROWING CLUB 

20TH AGM 

Wednesday, 24th August 

at 8pm, at the 

Lakehouse,LakeHood. 

Join us from 6.30pm 

foradrink and nibbles. 

RSVP Secretary 

027 310 2442 or 

ashburtonrowingclub@gmail.com 

2499795 

ROKEBY Hall Society Inc. 

AGM in the hall, Monday, 

August 29 at 7.30pm. For 

information and apologies, 

contact Jeremy Simpson 

027 229 6900. 

PERSONAL 

INTRODUCING 

GWEN 

Acountry lady with ahappy 

easy going character. 

Gwen is afit and active lady 

who enjoys gardening, 

cooking, fitness, outdoors, 

and the rural life style. 

She is ahardworking 

lady with an agricultural 

background and is looking 

for alikeminded genuine gent 

to enjoy life with. 

To meet Gwen, please call 

0800446332. 

MALE 72 wishes to meet 

slim, affectionate, romantic, 

spontaneous, fun loving, 

mad sense of humour lady 

aged 60-72, for dates, dinner, 

coffee, companionship. 

Must love motor 

racing and cars. Phone 021 

388 554. 

FRUIT &PRODUCE 

FRESH Potatoes; Red Rascal 

and Agria $2.per kg, 

10kg bags for $15. Phone 

03 308 3195 or 027 531 

9103; 81 Elizabeth Street, 


2503999 

2486998 

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 

Peter Blacklow 

HospiceMid Canterbury 

Dealingwith alifelimiting illness? 

We can supportyou and your family 

to makeevery daycount. 

Allservices arefree. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 emailsupport@hospicemc.nz 

www.hospicemc.nz facebook hospicemidcanterbury 

1black kitten and 4adultcats 

ready forhomes now. 

Tomcat chip and neutering - FREE for 

communitycardholders during the 

months of August, 

September and October. 

Phone todayfor an appointment. 

Food donations kindly accepted. 

Tuesday-Saturday 

Kindly sponsored by 

9:30am -noon 

Phone 308 4432 or 

027 332 9286 

ASHBURTON ROCK NROLL CLUB 

ROCK NROLL 

DANCE LESSONS 

6WEEK BEGINNER COURSE 

Starts August 18 at 7pm 

AshburtonClub &MSA 

$30 per person 

Flat Soles only please 

More infoonFacebook Page 

Call andtalk to the people who know . . . 

PETE’S 

PICK 

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs 

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

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

Locally owned &operated family business for 69 years 

TradeZ one 


South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 

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

2504327 

180216 

2500228 

Hekeao Hinds WaterEnhancementTrust (HHWET) 

Public Meeting 

Latest information from HHWETprojects including 

Managed Aquifer Recharge and 

Near RiverRecharge, plus MHV-led catchment 

wide waterqualitymonitoring 

7.30- 9.00pm,Thursday 18 August 2022, 

Hinds Rugby(Southern RFC)Clubrooms 

Further information from brett@hhwet.org.nz 

or Peter 027 223 3784 

2504324 

2505152 

HiKOKI 

36V 5PieceCombo Kit 

TradeZone exclusive! 

See in-storethe extensiverange 

this quality kithas to offer. 

$1449+GST KC365TZ(GRZ) 

ASHBURTONDISTRICT 

Mania-O-Roto SCOUTS 

Fertiliser Drive 

Please SupportOur Fertiliser Drive, 

bagged anddeliveredbyScouts. 

Thanks to: BallanceAgri-Nutrients, 

Ryal Bush TransportAshburton, 

&Wilsons Bulk TransportLtd 

No PRODUCT Kgper bag $per bag Your pick 

1 General Lawn Mix–Crop20 4kg $10.00 

2 Garden Mix–Crop 16 4kg $10.00 

3 Sulphate of Ammonia 

Nitrogen -General Purpose 6kg $10.00 

4 Lime –PHEnhancer 

SlowRelease 10kg $10.00 

5 Rose Fertiliser 4kg $10.00 

6 Blood and Bone 4kg $10.00 

via email with order:- morfertiliser@gmail.com 

OR Online orders https://forms.gle/ZKqEoz67goHXgTZZ9 

Payments: -Direct debitaccount 03-0835-0149778-01 

Referencenameand phone number 

Or drop order form with correctmoney (NO CHEQUES) in asealed envelope 

into anyofthese places:- 

AllentonAutoCentre, RadcliffeElectrical,Tinwald Canvas andUpholstery, 

Netherby Meats, MethvenMotors and Rakaia School 

_________ _________CutHere_________________ 

ORDER FORM 2022 Name 

Address 

Phone 

ORDERS TO BE PLACED BY Friday19/08/2022. 

Fertiliser delivered on Saturday 27/08/2022 

or picked up from Wilson Bulk Transport(Shearman Street Entrance) 

on 27/08/2022 between 10am and 11.30am. 

Iwill pick my 

fertiliser up 

Cell 

Please deliver 

my fertiliser 

Date 

PRODUCT 1Lawn 2Garden* 3Nitrogen 4Lime 5Rose* 6Blood &Bone 

QUANTITY 

Bags 

Phone orders to: Rakaia 302 7996, Methven302 8053, 

Mayfield/Carew/Mt Somers 303 6339, Hinds 303 7652 

Tinwald 308 5379, Ashburton308 5379 

Paid by internet 

banking 

ALL ORDERS TO BE PAID PRIOR TO PICK UP OR DELIVERY 

Cash only (NO CHEQUES) Donations $ 

FOR LEASE 

STORAGE available, Ashburton. 

Self storage, variety 

of sizes. Phone Rainbow 

Storage 03 307 0401 or 

phone/text 021 554 570 

FOR LEASE 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

2504209 

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. 

10.45 

11.00 

12.45 

1.20 

3.20 

3.50 

5.30 

6.00 

8.10 

8.15 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Thurs 11th &Fri 12th 

Sat13th 

10.00 Lightyear 

10.00 Best BirthdayEver 

11.30 Minions TheRise of Gru 

12.00 Thor Love &Thunder 

1.15 

2.30 

3.40 

5.30 

5.45 

8.00 

8.15 

Sun 14th 

Phantomofthe Open 

Wherethe Crawdads Sing 

TopGun Maverick 

Nope 

Bullet Train 

Best BirthdayEver 

ELVIS 


Nope 

Bullet Train 


ELVIS 

Phantom of theOpen 

Nope 

TopGun Maverick 

2022 NZ Mountain 

Film Festival 

Bullet Train 

10.00 Minions TheRise of Gru 

10.00 Lightyear 

11.50 Best BirthdayEver 

11.50 Minions TheRise of Gru 

1.30 Gloriavale Q&A 

1.40 Phantom of theOpen 

6.00 Thor Love &Thunder 

6.00 Wherethe Crawdads Sing 

8.00 Nope 

8.10 Bullet Train 

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Bullet Train, Nope,2022NZMFF, 

Best BirthdayEver, 

Gloriavale Q&A 

CentralSouth IslandRegion 

Notice of Intent to 

Fill Extraordinary 

Vacancies 

In the event that amajority 

of eligible voters do not call 

for an election to fill the three 

outstanding vacancies then 

per s26ZA(5)(b) the Central 

South Island Fish and Game 

Council gives notice that it 

intends to appoint William 

Chisholm, Craig McKenzie, 

and Andrew Simpson. 

Jay Graybill 

Chief Executive 

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. 

TAKE your life to the next 

level with an experienced 

life coach/mentor. Call Pete 

today and get started. 

Phone 0272800889. web 

peteyoung.co.nz 

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. 

2504927

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 

PARK UP! 

Josh from DeWalt will be in-store 

Friday, August 19 from 10am -2pm 

See you then! 

*All prices include GST 

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

2450378

HUGE BED CLEARANCE 

*Comfortlevels 

MEDIUM 

Supportapaedic Range 

FIRM 

PLUSH 

*Limited stock 

CLEARANCE SALE 

KING 

SINGLE 

was $3899 

$ 

1559 

$10.50 weekly 


QUEEN 

was $4699 

$ 

1879 

$12.59 weekly 


KING 

was $5699 

$ 

2279 

$15.21 weekly 

Premium FurnitureSpecials 

was $1699 

$ 

1290 

was $1699 

$ 

1290 

was $1699 

$ 

1290 

was $4999 

$ 

3950 

$8.74 weekly 

$8.74 weekly 

$8.74 weekly 

$26.12weekly 

NEW ZEALAND MADE 

Prestige 

Lavish Beds 

FIRM 

MEDIUM 

PLUSH PLUSH 

NZ WOOL AND SILK 

Natural wool and silk fibres 

help to improveair flowand 

breathabilityinthe mattress. 

50% OFF 

QUEEN 

was $10,999 

$ 

5499 

$36.24 weekly 

GRAPHENE 

Superior memoryfoam 

infused with graphene,get 

into bed feeling fresh and cool 

and staythatway longer. 

50% OFF 

KING 

was $11,999 

$ 

5999 

$39.51 weekly 

TWIN POCKET 

SPRING SYSTEM 

$ 

6499 

Twopocket spring layers mean 

twicethe number of springs 

thatworktogether to provide 

the perfect combination of 

comfortand support. 

50% OFF 

SUPER 

KING 

was $12,999 

$42.78 weekly 

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