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Patricia relishes fundraising 

DANIEL.TOBIN 

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

If you visit Patricia McLaren 

you will witness her swishing 

around her kitchen making 

and baking all sorts of treats to 

raise money for agood cause. 

Patricia has been selling 

preservesand baking at the 

Ashburton District Farmers 

Market since 2016, raising 

money foracause closetoher 

heart, Ronald McDonald 

House. 

Patricia said for the first two 

markets thisyear she will also 

raise money for the St John 

Health Shuttle ‘‘because of the 

recent crash and the 

importance of service to the 

Ashburtoncommunity.’’ 

She has raised astellar 

$46,000 overthe last six years 

for RonaldMcDonald House. 

Patricia chosethe charity 

becauseher grandson was 

born prematurely 13 years ago. 

‘‘They were wonderful at 

Ronald McDonald House,’’ she 

said. 

Patricia loves making jam, 

relish and chutneys andwas 

taught as ayoung girlbythe 

women in her community. 

‘‘I’ve doneitall my life,Iwas 

bought up in Willowby, Mum 

died when Iwas three and Dad 

brought me up along with all 

the women in Willowby Ihad 

so many mothers,’’ she said 

with alaugh. 

The ladies taught herthe art 

of preserve making. 

‘‘And my Dad,hetaughtme 

howtomakeraspberryjam.’’ 

Her gingernut biscuits, 

fromher godmother’s 

recipe, are apopular 

favourite withthe public 

andher best seller is 

orange lemon 

marmalade. 

‘‘A lot of people who 

love their marmalade 

are on heart pills so 

can’t have the 

grapefruit anymore, 

so orange lemon is 

the next best.’’ 

Patricia listed 

off whatshe has 

beenbusy 

making 

including 

blackberry 

jam,ranui 

jam,onion 

relish, 

apricot jam, quince jam, 

tomato relish, beetroot relish 

and raspberry jam. 

Oneofthe things that 

appealstoPatricia about 

making preserves is there is no 

wasteand it is all natural. 

‘‘I don't like wasting 

anything, in all my 

preserves there is 

no additives, no 

preservatives, 

we don't spray 

the fruit trees 

or anything 

like that. 

‘‘It was the 

way Iwas 

taught, you 

just don't 

waste anything, you put it in a 

jar and you’ve got it for years.’’ 

Ronald McDonald House 

show their appreciation of 

Patricia’s fundraising efforts 

and make apointofvisiting 

herifthey are in town. 

‘‘They are amazing, they 

acknowledge me every time, I 

send the money and theysend 

back areceipt, there is always 

amessage with it, there is 

always atelephonecall and 

they takemeout to lunch 

sometimes. 

‘‘If Igoup thereI’m treated 

like aQueen, theyare an 

amazinggroupofpeople.’’ 

Patricia enjoys mixing with 

the public on market days and 

finds grandfathersin 

particular are moved by what 

she is doing. 

‘‘I find grandfatherswill 

come and buyajar, then after 

awhile I’ve had at least four 

come back with a$50 

donation, because Ronald 

McDonald House looked after 

their daughters while they had 

their grandchild, it just 

touches their hearts.’’ 

From October 1you can 

catch Patricia at the 

Ashburton DistrictFarmers 

Market at Ashburton’s West 

Street car park in the CBD. 

Patricia with some of 

her tasty treats. 

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TheAshburton District Council is 

disappointed aDepartment of 

Conservation decision will scuttle its 

plans to provide adesignated 

recreationalmotorbike park at 

Ashton Beach. 

But it still hopes to work with 

parties to findaway to improve the 

area. 

Ashton Beach has been an informal 

place to motorbike ride, but the area 

is also shared with southern grass 

skink, which are in decline around 

New Zealand despite all native 

lizards andtheir habitatbeing 

protected under the Wildlife Act. 

The councilhad been working with 

the AshburtonMotorcycle Clubto 

move casual motorbiking fromthe 

beach to amoreformal track on 

nearby councilowned farmland. 

It was hoped it wouldimprove 

health and safety for riders as well as 

providing more ecological protections 

to local skink populations and native 

birds in the area. 

Council chief executive Hamish 

Riach said the proposed area for the 

new track was farm landzoned Rural 

B. 

“We were proposing to move 

Motorcycle tracks at Ashton Beach. 

recreational motorcyclists froman 

informal riding area to the farm land 

nearby, and also covenant alternative 

nearby areas forpermanent 

protection for wildlife and native 

species.” 

Skinks are present across the entire 

area and with riding occurring in a 

more concentrated area and habitat 

enhancements in the covenanted 

areas, there would be an overall 

benefit to local skink numbers. 

Council had to applyfor 

authorisation underthe Wildlife Act, 

as the formation and use of the 

motorbike park wouldlikely result in 

some skink fatalities. It was declined 

by DOC. 

Councillors describedthe outcome 

as aloselose situation, with 

motorbiking still likely to occur 

informally in the area and no 

additional protections provided for 

skink. 

They voted to write to the Minister 

of Conservation and other politicians 

expressing concern thedecisionmaking 

process appeared to be 

flawed; external experts were also 

surprised by the decision and little 

weight given to the proposed 

permanent protection of theskink. 

Council was keen to work withDOC, 

ECan andlocal iwi to find away 

forward. 

“We were surprised and alittle 

dismayed by the decision, but we need 

to look forward and try to get all the 

interested parties aroundthe table so 

we can find asolutionthat preserves 

the skinks’ habitat and improves 

safety forrecreational users of the 

area,” Mr Riach said. 

AshtonBeach came on council’s 

radar in 2019 when officers became 

aware of ahealth and safety issue on 

an unfenced portion of council’s 

Ocean Farm at thebeach.Asteep area 

of land was being used by motorbike 

and 4WD enthusiasts. 

Those areas have since been fenced 

off, and apotential new alternative 

area for riding wasidentified through 

community consultationinFebruary 

2020. Askink surveyinMay 2020 

confirmed thepresence of southern 

grass skink in theproposed motorbike 

park area. 

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Ashburton Courier, September 29, 2022 

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Rakaia School’s 150th reunion event 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Organisers of Rakaia School’s 

150th jubileeevent are 

counting down thedays to the 

startofcelebrations. 

Theschool, at the northern 

entranceofMid Canterbury 

was one of the first in the 

district. 

It’s 150th jubileewas 

originally planned for March 

this year, butwas halted by 

covidlockdown. 

It is now being held over 

Labour Weekend from October 

21 to 23. 

Jubilee committee member 

Carolyn Nordqvistsaid there 

were plenty of activities, 

opportunities andsocial 

catchups planned for past and 

presentpupils, teachersand 

support staff. 

Such asignificant milestone 

deserved to be recognisedand, 

sincecovid hadforced the date 

to be deferred, it had given 

peoplemore time to register for 

the new dates. 

So far 180 people had 

registered but more were 

expected, shesaid. 

Themost seniorpastpupil to 

register wasaged97years old 

and travelling down from 

Nelson, and the most distance 

travelled, so far,was arriving 

from Florida, in theUnited 

States. 

Photos: left; Pauline Doody, Carol Muckle and Carolyn Nordqvist, of the Rakaia School 150th jubilee committee, look through school 

memorabilia; above: Pauline and Carol have put together a25year history at the school since the 125th year book already written. 

She said people planning to 

attend should register now via 

the Rakaia School 150th 

Jubilee Facebook page. 

The page itself has plenty of 

memorable moments being 

shared including historic class 

photographs andthose of 

formerreunionevents. 

Transport fromAshburtonto 

Rakaia during the weekend 

could be arranged foranyone in 

need, she said. 

Rakaia School duo Pauline 

Doody and CarolMuckle have 

alsocompleteda150th reunion 

booklet which has taken 

months of work. 

It covers events and changes 

at theschool over the past25 

years andsincethe school’s 

125th celebration,already 

recorded. 

There are reflections by not 

only principal Mark Ellis but 

also contributionsbypast 

pupils and teachers. 

People can order the book 

through the page, or by 

contacting the school. 

Friday nights activities 

include registration with 

conversazione and nibbles. A 

street parade on Saturday from 

10am,will be followed by a 

picnicwithspeeches at 1pm, 

the cutting of an anniversary 

cake and decadespanning 

photographs then afternoon 

tea. 

On Saturday night there is an 

evening meal with live music 

anddancing at the Rakaia 

Memorial Hall from 6.30pm. 

Aremembrance service on 

Sunday from10amwinds up the 

weekend. 

Current pupils of the school 

were warmly welcomed to 

attendSaturday and Sunday 

event to celebrate their school 

as part of itshistory, Carolyn 

said. Butthey didneed to 

register. 

Rakaia School hasbeenthe 

learning institute of many 

families over its 150 year 

history. 

It startedits journey at the 

South Rakaia Hotelin1872, 

where the first school committee 

wasformed. Since then it has 

remained an integral part of the 

community and taught pupils 

through three major world wars, 

aflu epidemic, heavy snowfalls, 

district wideearthquakes and, of 

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Market Day 

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The inaugural market day in 

downtownAshburton this week 

was abooming success drawing 

thousands of people into the 

central business district. 

Stallholders from around 

Canterbury converged on 

Ashburton’s closed main street 

for the event which attracted 

crowds of locals and outoftowners. 

It was setinplaceahead of the 

planned Queen Elizabeth II 

Memorial Day. 

Theevent, organised by Carol 

Johns and her trusty team of 

supporters, was areplacement 

option for the nowdefunct 

Boulevard Day. 

She was verypleased with the 

turnout and feedback. ‘‘Whata 

day it's been. Thank you to the 

amazing stallholders for being 

so positive andsupporting me. A 

fantastic amazing turnout of 

very happy shopperslocal and 

visitors,’’ she said. 

Among those in town were 

cousins Scarlett McDonnell, 11, 

of Ashburton andLucia Baxter, 

10, of Rakaia. 

They like many attending 

enjoyed abit of browsing among 

the stalls, before enjoying an ice 

cream on the green space from 

the hustlingcrowds. 

Her focus would now turn on 

preparations for theannual 

Santa Parade, usually held in 

early December. 

Cousins Scarlett McDonnell 

(left) and Lucia Baxter chill out 

during the Market Day in 

downtown Ashburton; below 

Market Day turnout success. 

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Book-lovers bag up big time at Bookarama 

The 2022 Bookarama event was ahuge success said coordinator David Mead. 

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Bookaramahas never been so 

busy, with the firstday deemed 

thebusiest in history thanks to 

theQueen Elizabeth II 

Memorial Daypublic holiday. 

‘‘It’s been marvellous, best 

day we’ve everhad,’’ said David 

Mead, coordinator of the 

Bookaramaevent and member 

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they’d already sold thousands 

of books, with many more to be 

snatched up throughout the 

week. 

There are books on all topics, 

from popular paperbacks to 

ornate classics, to health, 

lifestyleand educational 

subjects. In addition there are 

board games andpuzzles, vinyls 

and videos,CDs and DVDs,all 

which arepriced less than 

loose change. 

All proceedsgotosupporting 

the RotaryClub of Ashburton’s 

Charitable Trust, which allows 

them to fundand sponsor local 

eventsand organisations. 

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people,really,for the support,’’ 

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Walnut Avenue intersection 

closes for seven weeks 

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has 

closedWalnut Avenue 

between West and East Streets 

to trafficfor the next seven 

weeks. 

The closure began aday 

later than previously 

publicised due to the public 

holiday to mark the passing of 

Queen ElizabethII. 

Waka Kotahi are operating a 

pedestriancrossing at the site 

on school days from 8am until 

5pm, but outside those times 

pedestrianswill need to use 

the overhead pedestrian 

bridgetocross the rail tracks, 

which is opposite Wills Street 

(near Countdown East) and is 

south of the work area. 

The Waka Kotahi pedestrian 

crossing across the trackswill 

not operate during school 

holidays or weekends. 

Atemporary pedestrian 

refugewill be in place 

opposite the Ashburton Art 

Gallery and Museum to assist 

with crossing State Highway 1. 

Signs will be in place 

showing drivers where to 

detour. 

Staff on site can also assist 

with any queries. 

Waka Kotahi apologises for 

this inconvenience and 

sincerely appreciatesthe 

patience shown by the 

Ashburton community. 

There's alot of work to do to 

coordinatethe new Walnut 

Avenueintersection traffic 

signals with the improved rail 

level crossing. 

The Waka Kotahi team is 

Festive trees making an impression 

It’s nottoo soon to getyour 

creative thinking hats on and 

startthinkingabout entriesfor 

this year’s AshburtonFestive 

Forest. 

Thefundraiser, started in 

2020, is run by the Ashburton 

County Lions and opento 

businesses, organisations and 

individuals. Each groupgets to 

decorate aChristmas tree,in 

whateverfestivedecorations 

take theirfancy. 

Thedisplay will then opento 

thepublic forviewing at the 

Ashburton Event Centre on 

December 9and 10. 

already working on installing 

new underground services 

and new drainage. 

Next month, you will see the 

Waka Kotahi team installing 

precast concrete slabs that 

will carry the trackacross 

Walnut Avenue. 

Once theseare in place, 

CountyLions memberSue 

Green said alongwiththe 

festive tree displays there will 

be Christmas themed stalls 

selling aselection of wares and 

Devonshire Teas available for 

purchase. 

Santa’s grotto will also make 

an appearance andthere will 

be festive treejudging with 

prizesfor thebestdecorated 

treeand popular choice. 

The event in the past has 

seenmany imaginative trees 

decorated by the likes of 

Plunket featuring baby 

photographs decorations and 

there will be footpaths, 

landscaping, fencingand road 

marking to complete. 

Above ground infrastructure 

such as gatesand pedestrian 

refuge areas will also be 

installed. 

In eitherlate November or 

early December, experts will 

Ashburton Contracting Ltd 

with road cone decorations. 

It’safestive event to bring 

community cheer andput 

smilesonfaces, young and old, 

Suesaid. 

Anyprofits raised will be 

usedbythe County Lions to 

support their local youth 

projects. 

Entries forthe festive forest 

willbesought in the coming 

weeks. 

Atree decorated by Plunket. 

be testing and inspecting the 

coordinationofthe railand 

road crossing signals,before 

allowing removal of the 

temporary roundabouts. 

Waka Kotahi will continue 

to sendout regular updates 

until the work is completedat 

the end of the year. 

OUT AND ABOUT 

OCTOBER1 

PLANTS4U@RAKAIA 

fundraiser,organisedbythe St 

Andrew'sPresbyterian Church, in 

Rakaia will beheld on the church 

groundsonthe mainhighway 

(oppositeMobil) from9am to 1pm. 

Huge variety of plantsfor all 

gardeners at affordable prices on 

display inthe church hall. 

OCTOBER 8 

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild are 

having aluncheon to celebrate 50 

yearsofstitching at The Lake 

House restaurant at Lake Hood. All 

interested members and past 

members please contactBev 

Watkins phone 03 3084895 

Mid CanterburyRural Support 

Trustand FarmStrongare bringing 

standupcomedy to Mt Hutt 

Memorial HallatMethvenaspartof 

aCanterburytour. Featuring 

comedians NickRado,Courtney 

Dawson, TevitaManukiaand 

TarunMohanbhai. Tickets cost $20 

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and includes supper. Cashbar. 

Doors open from 6pm, show at 

7pm. 

PendarvesYoung Farmers are 

celebratingthe club’s 75th Jubilee. 

It willbeheldatHotel Ashburton 

from6pm.Registerthroughthe 

Pendarves YoungFarmers 

Facebook page. 

SouthCanterbury IrisGroup will 

be holding open days at the 

Makikihi Iris garden, behind the 

Makikihi Country Crafts shop.The 

gardenswill be open1pm –4pm. 

Come along and see irises 

flowering. Plants forsale.Iris 

Groupmembers will be present. 

TheAshburton Musical Club 

concert, 'A MusicalCelebration'at 

7.30pm in theSinclair Centre 

features Ruth Hall'sRAD Trio. 

Supperwill be served and nonmemberswelcome,$5entry. 

OCTOBER 9 

Hakatere Hope Walkaroundthe 

groundsofArgyleParkin 

Ashburton from11amto1pm.A 

free community event to raise 

awarenessaroundmental health, 

as well as providesupportand 

advice.Includes speakers, 

sausagesizzle 

OCTOBER 13 

St John MidCanterbury annual 

garden fete fundraiseratRakaia 

Gardens, in Dorie ownedbySue 

andTed Rollinson.Tickets$20 for 

adults and$5for children over five. 

Tickets on saleatEventfinda. 

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Deaths 

BURGESS, Stuart Arthur 

(Stu), on September 26, 

2022, peacefully at Tuarangi 

Home, Ashburton, after a 

long illness. Aged 82 years. 

Dearly loved husband of the 

late Rayna. Beloved Dad of 

Kareen and Stuart Dunlop, 

Peter and Esther, Robin and 

Paula, and Chris and Darin 

Goldsack. LovingGrandad of 

Adele,and Dale;and Sammy, 

and Max. Special thanks to 

the wonderful caring staff 

at Tuarangi Home for their 

love and care of Stuart. 

Messages to the Burgess 

family POBox 5020 Tinwald, 

Ashburton 7741. Aservice 

in remembrance of Stuart 

will be held in our chapel, 

corner East and Cox Streets, 

Ashburton 

today Thursday 

September 29, commencing 

at 11.00am, followed by 

interment atthe Ashburton 

New Lawn Cemetery. 

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HARRIS, Cyril Trevor: 

Peacefully at home in 

Ashburton onSeptember 26, 

2022. Loved ex-husband of 

the late Patricia, much loved 

father of Sheriee,and thelate 

Brendon, loved Grandad of 

Krystle, and great-Grandad 

of Tara, Bradley, Damien, and 

Lilith. 

A memorial service to 

celebrate Cyril’s life will be 

held at 5 Simmons Street, 

Redruth, Timaru, onFRIDAY, 

September 30, at 1.00pm. 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

WENDLEBORN, Allan Bruce 

(Bruce, Tub) :At Ashburton 

Hosptial aged 78 years on 

26th September 2022. 

Dearly loved husband of 

the late Vanessa, loved Dad 

of Debbie McGregor and 

father-in-law ofthe late Chris 

McGregor (Queenstown), 

loved Grandad of Danielle 

McGregor and Dean McMillan 

(Culverden) and Rhys 

McGregor (Queenstown), 

Adored great-Grandad Egg 

to his “wee mates” Kace and 

Lachlan Perry. 

Special thanks to theteam at 

Ashburton Hospital for all of 

their care. 

Messages to the McGregor 

Family at 12 Luna Place, Lake 

Hayes Estate, Queenstown, 

9304. 

At Bruce’s request; there will 

be no Funeral or Memorial 

Service. Aprivate Cremation 

has been held. 

Family Notices 

Deaths 

YELLOWLEES, Heather Joy 

(previously Paterson, nee 

Findlay) 

Peacefully at Terrace 

View Retirement Village, 

Ashburton onSeptember 21, 

2022, aged 75 years. Dearly 

loved wife of the late Ian 

Paterson, cherished mum 

of Leanne and Matt Wills; 

adored Nana of Caleb, and 

Brooke. Much loved sister 

and sister-in-law ofRay and 

Mary, Errol and Judith, and 

Ivan and BeverlyFindlay. 

Messages to:Heather’s family, 

c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 

7742. 

At Heather’s request aprivate 

family servicehas been held. 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

Acknowledgement 

McMULLAN, Winsome 

Hazel: Winsome’s family 

wish to acknowledge and 

thank youfor themanycards, 

expressions of sympathy 

and gestures of kindness 

shown to us following our 

sad loss. Winsome was a 

dearly loved and respected 

wife, mother, mother-in-law, 

auntie, grandmother, greatgrandmother 

and friend to 

many. 

We gratefully acknowledge 

Rev Roly Scott for helping 

us create a special farewell 

that befitted Mum. Thank 

you toall at the Ashburton 

Baptist Church who provided 

assistance with the service 

and abeautiful afternoon tea. 

A gracious, gentle and 

patientladynow at rest. 

Please accept this as a 

personal acknowledgement 

of everyone’s caring 

thoughtfulness. Winsome 

would indeed feel honoured. 

In Memoriam 

KERMODE,Ian Murray (Grub): 

23/10/1958 –24/09/2002 

Shine onYou Crazy Diamond 

from the Dark Side of the 

Moon. 

Youleftus20yearsago today 

-never to be forgotten and 

foreverinour hearts. 

A deeply loved and 

respectedhusband of Alison, 

son of Ngaire and Ivan 

Kermode (both deceased 

of Ashburton), brother of 

Sharon MacIntyre and uncle 

of Claire, Brian, Andrew 

(Wellington) 

Also aloved and respected 

son-in-law ofIsabel and Ted 

Sampson (both deceased 

of Ashburton), and brotherin-law 

of Ron and Vicky 

(Ashburton) and the late 

Merv Sampson (Rakaia 

Gorge). 

NEAL, Elva Amelia: Dear 

Arber you left us six years 

ago,1October 2016. 

Another day will startwithout 

you, but we arenever far 

apart. 

Forevery time we think of 

you, youare right hereinour 

heart. 

Lovedalwaysand forever, 

Amelia and Andrew 

STRACHAN, Shirley- 

2October 2021 

Today’s the anniversaryofthe 

day that we lost you, 

Andfor atime it felt as though 

our lives had ended too. 

But loss has taught us many 

things,and nowweface 

each day with hopeand 

happymemories to help us 

on our way. 

Andthough we’refull of 

sadness that you’re no 

longer here. 

Your influencestill guides us 

and we still feel younear. 

What we shared will never 

die,itlives within our heart, 

bringing strength and 

comfortwhile we areapart. 

Missing youevery day 

Gary,Karen, Tanya, Jason 

and families. 


Enquiries phone Mary,Jann or Karenon 

308 7664 or call into 

199 Burnett Street. 


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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 32 

29 September 2022 

DeputyPrincipal Message 

Mālō le soifua, mālō elelei, kia orāna, talofa nī, 

fakaalofa lahi atu, ni sa bula vinaka, tālofa, mauri, 

noa‘ia, kiaora,tēnā koutou katoa, 

Hello to youall. 

FinishStrong 

As I’m writing this article, our senior students are 

nearing the end of their Derived Grade exams. It’s 

pleasing to see the number of our senior students 

take up the opportunities to test themselves in 

order to gain feedback and feed-forward within their chosen subjects. 

Thereare also agood number of students taking up opportunities their 

teachers have offered,toreceive tailored supportontheir NCEA journey 

to completeassessments and/or catchuponlearning missed earlier on. 

Moving forward Iencourage all of our students, especially our senior 

students,to‘finishstrong’. 

Finish strong by attending all classes, live our school Values of Quality, 

Pride and Respectinand around the school to ensurethatthey finish the 

term withtheir relationships (teachers and students) intact, and asense 

of contentmentwith their contribution to their achievementoutcomes. 

CommunityEntry Programme(CEP) 

The Community Entry Programme is an alternative pathway offered for 

students between the ages of 13 years and 15 years who, for avariety 

of reasons, are unable to access the curriculum through mainstream 

education. 

CEP is designed to be ashort-term intervention, where students are 

provided personalised plans by the tutors to support engagement with 

learning, engagement inpositive relationships and engagement with 

the ‘best’ofthemselves. 

Theintention forusasaCollege is to have students returntoschool when 

they’re ready and to have shown consistency intheir demonstration of 

our school Values in their time at CEP. 

Our team at CEP currently consists of three Ashburton College staff 

members. 

Students at CEP have the opportunity towork towards achieving their 

NCEA Level1AchievementCertificate,and anumber of our students this 

year are well on their way toachieving NCEA Level 1by the end of the 

year. 

Students also attend sessions at the Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy 

each week, for some physical activity alongside the Value of Respect. 

Work experience placements are also part of the personalised learning 

plans for students who choose to be involved in gaining experience 

working in local businesses. Ashburton College is in a privileged position 

to have access tothis resource for our students. 

He tini ngā whetū engaroitekapua iti. 

Many stars cannot be concealed by asmall cloud. 

UikeKātoanga’i ‘o elea faka-Tonga -Tonga Language Week 

It was great to see so many students wearing traditional Tongan attire 

(Ta’ovala etc) to school and wearing it with pride. 

Thetheme forTongan Language Week was 

Ke Tu'uloa 'a elea faka-Tonga'iAotearoa, 

which means Sustaining the Tonga Language in Aotearoa. 

It wasgreat to seethe collaboration and co-operation from our students 

who sold‘otai and keke isiteduring onelunchtime.Iwas luckyenough to 

buy some keke isitebeforethey sold out.Iwouldlike to acknowledge the 

fāmili who made them because they were ifoatu. 

One of the other highlights of the week was seeing the Tongan Girls’ 

Group perform in front of the entire school. The beautiful Ashburton 

weather matched the performance that the school had the privilege of 

witnessing. 

Theplan fornextyear is to have abigger celebration forTonganLanguage 

Week with morecommunityinput.Ifyou’reinterested in being apartof 

this next year,please contactme. Hannibal Ikahihifo 

DeputyPrincipal •TumuakiTuarua 

Staff Farewells 

Patrick Sandrey 

Patrick Sandrey startedteachingatAshburtonCollege at the end of January 

2020. Patrick joined anumber of College returnee staff,also having been a 

student here previously. His sunny personality and outgoing nature have 

been much appreciatedbyboth staff and students. 

Head of Social Science Faculty said that ithas been great tosee Patrick 

grow professionally, with his students enjoying his caring and supportive 

approach to teaching and learning. Hehas been passionate aboutHistory 

and Social Sciences and howimportant thatlearning is forall students. 

The Social Science Faculty has appreciated his willingness to get involved, 

contribute and support numerous initiatives and events. This is equally so 

forhis extra-curricular involvements and contributions. Patrick has been an 

enthusiastic participant inthe College Staff vStudent events, fundraising 

activities including ‘dunk the teacher’ and avaluable coach of the Girls’ 

1st XI Football team. 

College is appreciative ofthe energy and expertise given during his time 

with us.Hewill be missed forhis contributions and forwho he is as aperson. 

We do,however,wish him well in his new employmentoutside of teaching. 

Duncan McKee 

Duncan has been in aFixed-TermMaternityLeave Scienceteachingposition 

sincethe beginning of this year. Heisdescribedashaving had abig impact 

on the ScienceFacultyand wider school. 

Staff Farewells 

Head of FacultyMargJones said thathequickly formed positiverelationships 

with the students by going out of his waytoget to know them, their names, 

and whatwas happening in their lives. 

Duncan was instrumental in starting up Science Fair with his Year 9classes 

with good success,aswell as getting ScienceBadges up and running across 

the junior classes. Outside of class, Duncan coached the Fussball team and 

took them to their games everyweek. 

Duncan is a teacher passionate about Science, who wants to inspire 

students to be curious about whatSciencehas to offer.His contribution has 

been greatly appreciated and we wish him the best for his future career in 

teaching. 

Parental Leave 

Two of our teaching staff have recently uplifted their parental leave 

entitlementand arewished well fortheir new future. 

Hannah Young 

Hannah currently concluded her position at College at the end of August. 

Her inputs and hard work as a Physical Education teacher, Head of 

Department Health, and Assistant Head of Junior School will certainly be 

missed. They have been much appreciated, alongside extra-curricular 

contributions including 1st XI Girls’ Hockey coaching and managing over 

anumber of years. 

Julia Bell 

Julia finishes her current term, tomorrow, as teacher of Dance and English. 

In these roles, and particularly through Dance, Julia has been instrumental 

in providing manyopportunities forstudents. Through her ownsignificant 

talents in this area, staff and students have had the benefit of her 

choreographing skills foravarietyand number of presentations; while Green 

House students have enjoyed and appreciated her vitality and enthusiasm 

in her role as Green House Staff Leader. Julia has certainly involved herself 

well in the lifeand work of the College. 

Information 

Homestay Families Being Soughtfor 

International Students 

Within College’s international studentprogramme, weare delighted 

to be welcoming students back to College,and to Ashburton. 

As aresult we arenow able to increase our HomestayFamily numbers. 

Placements can be forafew weeks,afew months,orlonger - 

we work around whatworks best foryou. 

Generally thereisonly one studentinthe home 

but thereare occasions when twostudents wish to be in ahometogether. 

Although our focus is on 2023, 

we mayalso need homestayfamilies in Term 4. 

Aweekly paymentismade forthese placements. 

If youthink thatyou would be able to welcome astudentintoyour home, 

and/or want to findout more information 

please contactour International Department personnel: 

Michelle Hosking (Director) – hg@ashcoll.school.nz; or 

Tania Rule (Administration) – rl@ashcoll.school.nz 

Michelle or Tania can arrange to talk or meet with you. 

Many families have made life-long connections 

with the students theyhavehosted. 

If youthink youmay be interested we would love to hearfrom you. 

Events 

Cultural Language Weeks held at 

College during August 

Informationprovided byLucas Vainerere, Head of Cultural Committee 

InthemonthofAugust,AshburtonCollegehostedtwolanguageweeksto 

celebrate the culture and language of the Cook Islands and the 

Philippines. 

Cook IslandsLanguage Week took placefrom 

Sunday31July-Saturday06August 

Located inthe South Pacific Ocean, the Cook Islands is aself-governing 

country that comprises fifteen different islands. With atotal population of 

approximately 17,500 people, the primary language of the Cook Islands is 

Cook Islands Māori. More commonly referred to as Te Epetoma oTeReo Kuki 

Airani. 

At Ashburton College, wecelebrated this week by hosting small-scale 

events suchasquizzes, cultural dress-upsand danceperformances. 

(Pictured left): 

Thegroup who 

performed to the 

students in Te 

WhareManaaki. 

(Back row, left to right): Ngahuia Maeva, Christine Tomokino, 

Naupara Strickland, Lucas Vainerere, Jasmine Matangaro, Rere Strickland, 

Jacob Olsen (TeWhareManaakistudent). 

(Front row,lefttoright): Mina Mataiti, Stacey Cooper,MereApaipo. 

The week opened by the raising of the Cook Islands flag on the flagpole, 

by one of our Cook Islands students.Thisevent is ceremonious and helped 

promotethe week ahead at the school. 

Events 

The following day, agroup of students travelled to different schools inour 

local community toperform. Some of the locations that they visited were 

Rising Stars Pre-school,AshburtonBorough School and Phoenix Pre-school. 

Many children enjoyed the presentation and joined in one of the activities 

called ‘UraPau’which translatesto‘drum dance.’ 

On the Wednesday and Thursday ofthat week, members of the Cultural 

Committee joined in with the festivities in afun interview with random 

students and teachers at break times. Each person was quizzed on their 

knowledge of the Cook Islands and the language. 

To conclude this week-long celebration, all of our Cook Island students 

dressed up into their cultural attirecalled ‘Tav.’ This marked the end of Cook 

Islands Language Week. 

(Pictured above): With their Language Week sign. 

(Back row, left toright): Ngahuia Maeva (Cultural Committee member), 

Naupara Strickland, Lucas Vainerere (Cultural Committee Head), 

Jasmine Matangaro. 

(Front row, left toright): Mina Mataiti, Rere Strckland, Christine Tomokino, 

Mere Apaipo. 

Filipino Language Week 

Also celebrated in August was a new initiative introduced by the 

Cultural Committee this year,was FilipinoLanguage Week. 

The idea was brought about due to alack of cultural recognition for one 

of our growing ethnicities within Ashburton. The Ashburton District has 

become hometoagrowingFilipinocommunity, with many students at our 

school identifyingwiththis particular demographic. 

Thedatethatwas setfor this week wascarefully chosen in regards to other 

language weeks that were happening this term, but also an appropriate 

time forthe celebration. 

KnownasBuwan ng Wika (NationalLanguageMonth) in the Philippines,the 

month-long celebration aimstoupholdthe language of thePhilippines and 

is held annually in the month of August. 

The Cultural Committee agreed that the last full week of August would be 

asuitable time period forFilipinoLanguageWeek andagrand celebration. 

AshburtonCollege celebrated FilipinoWeekfrom 

Tuesday 23 August-Friday26August. 

The week officially began on Tuesday because ofthe Teacher-Only-Day on 

the Monday. Year 13 Filipino student Glena Pradowas giventhe opportunity 

to raise the flag at morning interval to kick off the week.The flagbears great 

cultural significanceand pride to our Filipino students. 

As this is the first time forthe newinitiativeat 

AshburtonCollege, many studentsturnedout 

to see theflag beingraised. 

(Pictured right, left toright): At the raising of 

the flag are Lucas Vainerere, Glena Prado and 

Ngahuia Maeva. 

The following day, traditional games were 

set up on the chessboard for students to 

participate in. For many Filipino students, it 

wasverynostalgic and allowedthem to reflect 

on their childhoods when they grew up in the 

Philippines. Itwas amazing to see how many 

studentsturned up in supportofthis event. 

(Pictured left): The 

game of Chinese 

Garter,with Dean/ 

Teacher 

Jason Vannini being 

put through the 

paces. 

Filipino students, Ionnie Ranay and Julianna Apoldo, worked together to 

organise agroup of interested students who could perform some of their 

traditional dances. These students performed on Thursday 25August at 

local schools and pre-schools,and were featured in the newspaper. 

At the end of the week, some of our Filipino students came to school 

dressed in their cultural 

attire. Forthe boys,this was 

a patterned, long-sleeved 

shirt called a‘barong,’ and 

for girls, atraditional dress 

called ‘baro'tsaya.’ 

(Pictured right): Thegroup 

of students pictured in 

their cultural attire.

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(Pictured right): Aleck Ricamor 

with her wonderfully presented 

artwork. 

Lucas said that, overall, the month 

of August was very successful in 

regards to the celebrations of the 

twolanguage weeks. 

He concluded by saying that 

Ashburton College is proud to 

represent its indigenous cultures 

and works towards displaying 

them throughout the academic 

school year. 

Events 

OutdoorEducation Trips 

While recently, inour newsletters, wehave been busy focusing on 

sports exchangesandWinterSportsTournamentWeek; many curricular 

activities have also been taking place. Two of these were the tramping 

tripsfor Year 11 and 12 OutdoorEducation classes. OutdoorEducation 

teacher Luke Martin summarisesthesetwo trips. 

Year 12 Hike to Mt Somers 

The Year 12 Outdoor Education class went on their second-to-last trip 

of the year from 15-18 August. This trip was originally scheduled for the 

St JamesTrail,Lewis Pass,for the three days;but the adverse weatheratthat 

time meantthe loop aroundMtSomerswas thesafer option.Thisareaalso 

providedgreateroptions to get out if need be. 

With the weather forecast predicting rain for all three days, Luke said they 

didn’t have high expectationsfor some nice weather.However,onceagain, 

thegroup hit the jackpot andthe rain heldoffuntil the last day. 

The first two days saw plenty of snow and made for some fun walking 

through, not knowing whateach step would bring –with theoptions being 

ankle-deep, knee-deep or waist-deep snow. This was very much the case 

between Pinnacles and WoolshedCreek Huts. 

(Lefttoright): 

Luke Martin (Teacher), 

Mason Bird, 

Danielle Faichnie, 

Chloe Rutledge, 

VinceCabading, 

KaiwhaikiPeetitumango, 

Simon Moore. 

Staying in the huts gave everybody the chance torest up and enjoy afew 

cardgames while the firedid its job keeping us warm. 

It wasgreat to see all students improvetheir hiking skills over the three days 

and taking on board advice from each other, aswell as learning from their 

ownmistakes. 

(Pictured right, leftand right): 

Taking arest aftersome 

tough snowwalkingare 

VinceCabading and 

Simon Moore. 

Year 11 OutdoorEducation Hike to Mt Thomas 

The Year 11 Outdoor Education class also had their second-to-last trip of 

the year, for two days on25and 26 August.This was ahike up and down 

Mt Thomas, inthe Mt Thomas Forest Conservation Area, to be followed by 

camping at the Wooded Gully campground. 

On arrivalitwas asurprise to see the campground closed due to the amount 

of rain in the weeks previous. However, Luke said, aquick phone call and 

all was sorted for them to camp at Ashley Gorge, which he described as a 

beautiful spot,eveninthe rain. 

Theclass wasfortunatetododge the rain on the hike,but not so much the 

cold or the dull grey skies which led to some non-existentviewsatthe top! 

Luke noted that the class has worked well all year as agroup and this trip 

wasnodifferent,with students looking out foreach other and helping when 

needed. 

Once arriving at the campsite, it was tent set-up and dinner preparation 

time. Bythis stage the rain was just starting, sogetting the tents upwas 

priority. Theclass showedthey were seasoned ‘pros’ and tentswentupwith 

no issues. 

That night, with the heavy rain, it was certainly chilling out in their tents, 

and several students opted forthe indoor area to playsome cards.However, 

by morning, the rain was nearly moving away.The tents had survived, and 

none of the students complained about getting wet. 

Events 

(Pictured above): Studentsatthe top. 

(Back row, left toright): Katie Ashworth, Sienna Skilling, Gracie Trotter, 

Jack Bull, Zac Douglas, Elliott Ward, Charlie Scammell, Noah Curwood, 

Sean McArthur,DaveWalkerand Teacher Luke Martin. 

(Middle row, left to right): E-J Elliott, Hannah Joyce, Melissa Watson, 

Hayley Smith,Keagan Nel, Will Watson, JoshPitney. 

(Front row, lefttoright): ZoeCribb,IzzyHarris. 

Congratulations 

Podium Placings in Aoraki Secondary 

Schools’Mountain BikeChampionships 

Ashburton College had fiveriders at thisevent,heldatHerbert Forest 

nearOamaruonSaturday17September. 

Team members were: Keagan Nel, Oli Nicholls, Gracie Trotter, Riley Trotter, 

Sebvan Rooyen;with Tabitha Armour as Coach/Manager. 

Tabitha said that the day was split, with the Cross-Country event in the 

morning and the Enduro inthe afternoon. Riders from thirteen schools 

participated, with Ashburton College gaining podium placings inboth 

events. 

Modern Cross-Country 

Unlike downhill or enduro racing, modern Olympic cross-country racing 

(often known as XCO) is amass start event, where riders complete laps of 

atrack.This is perfect for spectators as they get to see the riders multiple 

times. 

Atypical cross-country race track will usually consist of some climbing, 

descendingand flatter singletrack sections.Lap length willvaryfromrace to 

race,but 4to5km per lap is fairly common.Each race will have aset number 

of laps and first across the line wins.The number of laps completed depend 

on age and experience. 

Enduro 

Enduro races are made up of multiple downhill stages, which are timed to 

generate the event’sresult,while the uphillsare ‘liaisons’. Here,riders have 

to reach the start ofthe next stage within atime limitbut,providingarider 

meetsthattime limit,the actual time doesn’tcontributetothe final result. 

The fine set of results were – 

Cross-Country: 

College hadtwo riders in the Cross-Country, with greateffortsand outcomes 

by Keagan Nel andSeb vanRooyen. 

Under 17 Boys’Grade: 

Keagan Nel –2nd placed; 

Sebvan Rooyen -4th placed. 

(Pictured right,leftand right): 

Keagan Nel and 

Sebvan Rooyen, afterthe 

Cross-Country. 

Enduro 

After lunch Seb got back on the bike for the Enduro and was joined by Oli 

Nicholls in the Under 17 Boys’category; Gracie Trotter (Under 17 Girls), and 

RileyTrotter (Under 15 Boys). 

Theriders tackledthree downhill tracksand produced somegreat results. 

Under 17 Boys Oli Nicholls – 1st placed, 

Sebvan Rooyen – 4th placed. 

In this eventOli registered the fastest timeofthe day. 

Under17Girls Gracie Trotter – 1st placed. 

Under 15 Boys RileyTrotter – 9th placed. 

(Pictured above, left toright): Oli Nicholls, Riley Trotter, Gracie Trotter and 

Sebvan Rooyen abouttostartthe Enduro event. 

Congratulations 

E-sports Team AchievedNationals Status 

Twoafter-schoolCollege esportsteams have justfinishedthisseason’s 

regional competition, with the Phoenix team members advancing to 

the National Final. 

Through the season the teams played inthe NZ HSESL (New Zealand 

High School esports League). This was a nationwide competition 

thatfeatured gametitlessuch as LeagueofLegends(which is whatwehad 

ateam enteredfor), RocketLeagueand Valorant. 

The country isdivided into regions, with College competing in the South 

Islandregion, while the NorthIsland wassplit into Auckland andWellington 

regions. 

All regions had two divisions, with College’s Phoenix team being put into 

Division 1. This was the format for pool play, through which each team 

played each other twice before the top four teams from each pool moved 

on to aregional finals format. 

Each region and division had approximately eight teams per pool, just like 

in theSouth Island. 

Team members were - 

Team Phoenix members, with their roles: Henry Wallis (top), Jade Jung 

(Captain, jungle), Matthew Wong (mid), Jordan Green (adc), Hamish Lyth 

(support). 

Team Ad Victoriam members with their roles: Neiv Sol (top), 

Conor Rogers (jungle), Conner Stewart(mid), Adam Goudie (adc),Ron Naui 

(Captain, support), Lucas Wong (sub), Ryan Heal(sub). 

Team Phoenix went unbeateninPoolPlayand finishedtop ofPoolA.They 

competedagainst twoBurnsideHigh School teams, Wakatipu High School, 

RoncalliCollegeand Ao TawhitiUnlimitedDiscoverySchool (Christchurch). 

Team Ad Victoriam finished fourth in Pool B. 

Teacher and Coach TomKitchen said that both advanced to the Regional 

Finals where they came upagainst each other inthe first match! Phoenix 

wastop seed coming out of the group stageand Ad Victoriam bottom seed. 

Phoenixwon the gameconvincinglytomoveontothe next round,while Ad 

Victoriam were then knockedout of the competition. 

South Island Second Overall 

Phoenix played another game against Burnside High School who they lost 

to, meaning they finished second overall in the South Island. This meant 

they were South Island’s second seed when they competed in Nationals 

earlierthis month. 

Nationals 

Phoenix played against Tauranga Boys’ College in the first round of the 

National Finals and were narrowly beaten2-1 in abest of 3games. 

Thenationalfinals arestill ongoing, with the grand finalbeing playedlivein 

Auckland at the SkyCityesports Arenafrom07-09 October. 

Tomsaid that it is worth noting that the Burnside High School team that 

finishedtop of the South Islandmade it all the waytothefinals. 

Forthcoming Events 

September 

25-01 Oct Tuvalu Language Week 

29 Non-UniformDay:Purple ShirtDay,tosupportMentalHealth 

Dodgeball –Staff vs Students 

Year 12 GeographyResearch, Ashburton 

Year 13 Classics Field Trip, University ofCanterbury, Teece Museum 

trip,Christchurch 

30 Lincoln UniversityCourse Planning 

End of Term Three 

30-16 StudentHolidaybreak 

October 

01-03 National Schools’Road Cycling,Fielding 

02 SmallboreInterschools Shoot,Rangiora 

02-08 Fijian Language Week 

03-08 New Zealand SecondarySchools’Basketball ‘A’National 

Championships,Palmerston North 

11-12 South Island and National Cycling Track Championships,Invercargill 

13-16 National Schools MTBChampionships,Bluff 

17 First dayofTermFour 

16-22 Niue Language Week 

20 Final School Assembly,Chessboard 

21 Chess –Staff vs StudentExecutive, Chessboard 

Winning House assembly,Auditorium 

23-29 Tokelau Language Week 

24 Labour DayPublic Holiday 

2022 End-of-Year Final Days,Prize-Givings,Events 

Parents, caregivers,family/whānau,friends and interested community 

members aremost welcome at the Awards Ceremonyand Prize-givings. 

October 

31 Year 13 final day. Students finish at 1:20pm. 

Year 13 Graduation Ceremony, AshburtonEvent Centre, 7:30pm. 

November 

03 Year 12 final day. Students finish at 1:20pm. 

Year 11 final day. Students finish at 3:05pm. 

Year 11 and 12 Prize-Giving (Combined), 

AshburtonEvent Centre, 7:00pm. 

December 

04 Leavers’GraduationDinner,Hotel Ashburton, arrive at 6:30pm, 

seatedat7:00pm. 

Tbc Year 9and 10 Prize-Giving dates and times.

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Savethe date:Lightsfestival is back 

Putaring around Friday 2December 

on your calendar, it’s the night 

Ashburton’s Christmas tree will be 

officiallylit up. 

Council has begun preparing for the 

annual Nights ofLights Festival, which 

begins with Light Up The Night on 2 

December. The Christmas tree will again 

be positioned on the East Street green 

oppositeBurnett Street and be able to be 

enjoyedbyall those in the central business 

area throughoutthe festiveseason. 

The Christmas festival will also include a 

movie night on Saturday 17 December and 

buskersinthe CBD on Friday23December 

andSaturday 24 December. 

CommunityServicesGroupManagerSteve 

Fabishsaid it would be Council’ssixth year 

running the event and itwas great tobe 

planning alarge community celebration 

without the worryofCovid-19 restrictions. 

“Light Up the Night will be all about 

connecting asacommunity, with lots of 

entertainment and Christmas carols. We 

are looking forward toour rejuvenated 

CBDreally being afestiveand welcoming 

placethis Christmas.” 

Council staff are also working towards 

the first citizenship ceremonies that will 

happen in the post-covid traffic light 

environment. 

Mr Fabish said ceremonies were planned 

to take place at the Ashburton Event 

Centre on12October and 6December, 

and invitations had been sent out to 30 

newcitizensfrom2022 and to peoplewho 

did notattend aceremony in 2021. 

“The Department of Internal Affairs 

removedthe requirement fornew citizens 

to attend ceremonies during Covid-19, 

and as aresult147 people did notattend 

aceremony. Many were disappointed at 

being unabletoattend so the events team 

has invited themtoo. 

“They already have their certificate of 

citizenship but will be presented with a 

gift from themayor welcoming them as a 

citizen. 

“We’re really looking forward toseeing 

Hamish Riach -Chief Executive 

Tracking our voterturnout 

The countdownisonfor our local 

electionsand judging by early 

voting trends, the Ashburton 

District is on track foranother 

good voterturnout. 

At 4.30pm on Tuesday,the district 

wasshowing18.45 per cent of eligible 

voters had returned their papersby 

post, slightly less thatin2019when the 

eventual turnout was55.4 per cent – 

thatcompared to anationalturnout of 

42 per cent thatyear. 

It is good to seepeople arekeen 

to haveasay in electing those to 

represent their voiceindecisions for 

our community. 

Councilsand community boards have 

acritical role to playinsupportingthe 

resilience, lifestyle and prosperity of 

our district, so getout thereand vote, 

pack and post. 

Daily voting returns arebeingadvised 

by Electionz.comand theseare 

votesthathavebeen returnedby 

postfor processing in Christchurch. 

Ashburton's Christmas tree will be on the East Streetgreen again thisyear, andwill 

come alivewith lights and colour on Friday2December. 

If youintendtovotebypostyou 

need to do so no laterthan Tuesday 

4October-thatleavestimefor the 

orangeenvelopes to be collected from 

postboxesand sent to the processing 

centre. 

Youcan also handdeliver your voting 

paperstoCouncil by thedeadline of 

noon on Saturday 8October. 

We have special orangeballotbins at 

the AshburtonPublic Library, Council’s 

offices on BaringSquareWestand the 

Mt HuttMemorial HallinMethven, 

and all three facilities will be open on 

the lastday of voting, up to thenoon 

deadline. 

If youhaven’t yetreceivedyour 

papers, youmay be able to cast a 

specialvoteatCouncil’sAshburton 

offices –the details areall on Council’s 

voteashburton.nzwebsite, along with 

informationabout the candidates. 

Another important process thatis 

connected to the localelections is the 

formationofour 12 local reserve and 

hall boards, and youcan expecttohear 

everyone as this is an exciting, and 

often emotional, step in their journey to 

becomingKiwis.” 

Another large group event will be the 

annual apprenticeship ceremony in 

November. This recognises members of 

our community who have successfully 

completed anapprenticeship in the past 

year. 

Mr Fabishsaid Councilwas also pleased to 

be attending other big community events, 

including as an exhibitoratthe Ashburton 

A&P Show on28and 29 October. 

more from 

Council about 

this soon. 

We areone of afew councils that 

operatesthese boards, andwhile 

they don’t have the sameprofile as 

aCouncil or community board, they 

arehugely important to our green 

spaces andcommunity hallsinlocal 

communities. 

The12boardswehaveare made up of 

volunteerswith apassion forhelping 

their communities, and theyrun local 

domains andreserves, and local halls, 

andtheyplay amajorrole connecting 

with Council to keep those facilities 

going. 

Theboardsare disbandedbefore 

localelections everythree years, then 

membersare re-elected foranother 

three-year cycleoncethe newCouncil 

hasbeen sworn in. 

So keep an eyeout forboardswhen 

they advertise their triennial election 

meetings and consider whatyou could 

do to help. 

Thursday,29September 2022 | ISSUE 98 

Time running 

outtovotein 

local election 

If you’re planningtovotebypostin 

the local elections, you have only a 

few days left to get your envelope 

in apost box so it can bedelivered 

before the voting deadline ofnoon 

on Saturday 8October. 

Voters are being asked to post their 

voting papers nolater than Tuesday 4 

October. Voting papers need time tobe 

collected from postboxesand delivered to 

Christchurch, wheretheywill be processed 

by Electionz.com. 

After 4October, you can still deliver your 

voting paperstoone of thedistrict’sballot 

boxes –located atthe Ashburton Public 

Library, atthe Mt Hutt Memorial Hall in 

Methven and at Council’s Baring Square 

West offices in Ashburton. These orange 

ballot bins can be accessed during each 

facility’s opening hours, and all three will 

be open up until noon on the last day of 

voting, Saturday 8October. 

If your papers don’t arrive, are damaged 

or youforgottoenrol to vote,you may be 

abletocast aspecial vote. 

You need to be on the electoral roll to 

requestaspecialvoteandyou candothis 

by visiting vote.nz, or call 0800 36 76 56, or 

freetext your name and address to 3676. 

Youwill need to cast your special vote at 

Council's offices. See our voteashburton. 

nz website for more information about 

special votes. 

These news pagesare 

createdand suppliedbythe 

Ashburton District Council. 

Formoreinformationand the 

latest news,visitour website 

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Newrules helpprotect sensitivelakeareas 

Action to protect sensitive areas at 

the Ashburton Lakes is under way, 

with recreational driving in 4WDs 

and ATVs now prohibited on the 

southern boundaryofLake Camp. 

Campingisalsoprohibitedonthesouthern 

boundary. 

Complianceand Strategy Group Manager 

Jane Donaldson said signs advising ofthe 

bans were going up in the area,which was 

well used by visitors andLakeClearwater 

hut-holders. 

“This isthe first action to come out of 

the Lakes Camp and Clearwater 30-year 

development plan, which was adopted 

by Council this month and developed 

after somequality submissions fromhutholdersand 

otherswho use the area. 

“We receive frequent reports, often with 

photographic evidence, of people in 4WDs 

driving through mud on the fringes of Lake 

Camp’s southern boundary and causing 

damage tothe land, and the flora and 

fauna thatlivethere. 

“Bothlakes arepart of averyspecial area 

andweneededrulestoprotect it from the 

damaging behaviour of some.” 

Council is working with Environment 

Canterbury, the Department of 

Conservation, takata whenua,hut-holders 

andotherinterestgroups to manage and 

improvethe area forfuture generations. 

There are concerns about water quality 

in Lake Clearwater and long-drop toilets 

Council isasking for feedback ona 

draft alfresco dining policy, which 

looks at the use ofpublic footpaths 

foroutsidedining. 

Strategy andCompliance Group Manager 

JaneDonaldson saidthe policywas about 

creating vibrant places forthe community 

and local businesses to enjoy outdoor 

dining. 

“It’salsoabout makingsureour footpaths 

are safe and easy to use for pedestrians 

and people parkingnearby. 

“The changes are fairly minor, however 

Abrochurefor visitors willoutline the protections in placefor the lakes area. 

at the huts have already been removed 

to exclude them as asource of water 

pollution. 

Council is producing abrochure that will 

be available in paper form and online, 

advising visitors ofthe new rules. It also 

points out that dogs are not allowed, 

where public toilets are located, where 

campingiswelcome andways to deal with 

rubbish andrecycling. 

Ms Donaldson said the brochure was 

aimed at day-trippers, campers and other 

visitors, and Council would be working 

with hut-holders separately on ways they 

could help biodiversity in the area. 

Localartists nab spots on Chorus calendar 

Artwork on two Ashburton Chorus 

boxes has made itinto the national 

Chorus calendar for 2023, much to 

the delight of our localartists. 

January features Kiwis Can Fly, by 

GeorgetteThomas,which she painted on 

aChorus box onSeafield Road, near the 

Ashburton Airport. 

During World War II, the airport was a 

training base and housed up to 50 Tiger 

Moth planes. The artwork shows aTiger 

Moth soaring above apatchwork of green 

Mid Canterbury fields. 

September features the Human Seasons, 

by Amalia Worsfold. This Chorus box 

is on Bremners Road, and shows the 

progression of agethrough four seasons. 

The two were among 12 designs chosen 

forthe popularcalendar;the 2023 edition 

willbegivenawayto industry, government 

and local government stakeholders. The 

we’re looking at introducing zones with 

different levels of requirements which 

means some businesses that currently 

have tables on the footpathmight need to 

apply foralicenceinthe future.” 

Ms Donaldson says the introduction of 

zones would help ensure that the use of 

public footpaths wasconsistent acrossthe 

district and accessibility for pedestrians 

wasprotected. 

Thedraftpolicyisoutnowforconsultation, 

with documents and submission forms 

on Council’swebsiteand also available in 

paper form. 

artwork will also be made into jigsaw 

puzzles. 

The artists also supplied information 

about themselves, tofeature atthe back 

of the calendar thatshowcases their work. 

Changesplanned to outdoor dining policy 

Ms Donaldson said the Council had also 

clarified andupdatedsomesectionsofthe 

old policy, including the wording around 

smokefree areas to specifically include 

vapingand e-cigarettes. 

“Italso clarifies ownership,likewho owns 

thefootpaths and whoownsstructures on 

afootpath, likeawindbreak. 

“We are contacting relevant restaurants 

andcafes across thedistrict to make sure 

they know about the draft policy and 

proposedchanges.” 

Submissions close on Sunday 23 October. 

PUBLICNOTICES 

WALNUT AVENUE RAIL 

CROSSING CLOSURE 

Waka Kotahi hasadvised thatthe railway 

section of Walnut Avenue, between 

Westand EastStreets,willbeclosedto 

traffic for seven weeksuntilSunday13 

November. 

Apedestrian crossingwill operateatthe 

site on schooldays from 8amuntil5pm, 

butoutsidethosetimes pedestrians 

will need to use the rail footbridge 

about600m southofthework area.The 

pedestriancrossingatWalnut Avenue 

will notoperateduring schoolholidays, 

3-14 October. 

Forthe duration of the seven-week 

closure, atemporarypedestrian refuge 

will be in placeoppositethe Ashburton 

ArtGalleryandMuseumtoassistcrossing 

State Highway 1. 

PROPOSED ROAD 

CLOSURE 

Ashburton District Council givespublic 

notice of aproposaltotemporarilyclose 

roadstoordinaryvehicle traffic to enable 

theholdingofacommunityevent–Light 

up theNight Christmas Event. 

Roadsproposed to be closed: 

• EAST STREET,fromMooreStreet 

to Havelock Street 

• TANCRED STREET,fromEast 

StreettoCass Street 

• BURNETT STREET,fromEast 

StreettoCass Street 

Period of Closure: From 1.00pm until 

12.00am on FRIDAY, 02 December 2022. 

Anypersonobjecting to theproposal 

shouldlodgenoticeoftheir objection 

and the grounds fortheir objectionin 

writing by post or emailtotheCouncil, 

5Baring SquareWest, Ashburtonby 

4.00PM on FRIDAY,14October 2022 

NEIL McCANN 

GroupManager InfrastructureServices 

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING 

MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 

LABOUR DAY 

Thereisno changetokerbsiderubbish 

and recycling collectionsonMonday 24 

October and the kerbsidecollection will 

take placeasusual. 

The AshburtonResource Recovery 

Park will be open from9am until5pm, 

but the Rakaia Resource Recovery Park 

willbeclosed. 

Please useyour windstrap, no matter the 

weather! 

COMMUNITYNOTICEBOARD 

UPCOMING MEETINGS 

Meetings areheld in theCouncil 

Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, 

(unless otherwise advised). 

Council Meeting -Wednesday 5 

October,1pm (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) 

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Rangitata Huts to celebrate 125 years 

DANIEL.TOBIN 


Rangitata Huts north is holding a 

reunion to celebrate 125 years of the 

classic Kiwi bach holiday. 

Athriving holiday destination for 

generations of locals, Rangitata Huts 

was originally afishing destination and 

early records show there were agroup of 

army huts on the site from 1891. 

Reunion committee members David 

Stewart and Shirley Falloon are 

curating abook about the history of the 

settlement called Rangitata 

Recollections. 

Shirley said she really enjoyed the 

process of making the book. 

‘‘My families association only goes 

back about five years, so it was agood 

way for me to get to know the history of 

the place. Dave's been amazing, every 

few days he would come around with 

photos or stories.’’ 

David’s memories of the settlement go 

back alittle further being one of the 

oldest originals still in his own family 

bach and has been going there for 74 

years. ‘‘I was four years old when Ifirst 

went down there,’’ David said. 

‘‘When we first went down there there 

was no such thing as fridges, we had a 

terracotta pot in the ground, you’d put 

your milk in that filled with cold water 

to keep it cool.’’ 

Shirley said she was attracted to the 

retro feeling when she bought her bach. 

‘‘When we first bought our place down 

there it reminded us of what New 

Zealand was like 40 or 50 years ago, 

simple but afantastic place to just 

relax.’’ 

David said when they went to the huts 

for holidays, the mums and kids would 

stay there and the fathers would go back 

and forward to town for work, and come 

back every night. 

‘‘At one stage there would have been 

3040 teenagers there, we used to have a 

great time,’’ he said. 

The settlement has afew annual 

traditions that hark back to simpler 

times like aNew Year’s Day sports day. 

‘‘It’s been going for many years,’’ 

David said ‘‘We have raffles, free ice 

creams for the kids, there's running 

races, sack races, areal old style sports 

day.’’ 

Shirley said having aholiday 

destination close to home is another 

attraction. 

‘‘It’s half an hour from Ashburton, 

that's appealing these days with fuel 

costs to have alovely little spot by the 

sea that is close to home.’’ 

The committee has held events to 

raise money for the reunion including 

an open day to give the public the 

chance to explore the huts and baches. 

On the day they hope to get as many 

people who were previous and current 

bach owners, but anyone is welcome to 

come along and enjoy the festivities. 

The celebration will be aday of fun 

and food with abuffet lunch, speeches, 

cake cutting, planting of atree, followed 

by aBBQ dinner and band. 

People wanting to take part in the 

celebration lunch or dinner are asked to 

register. 

The 125th Rangitata Huts (North) 

celebration is on November 12, for more 

information contact David on 021 

526232. 

Above: Photos showing fun and games 

at the Rangitata Huts from times past. 

Right: Shirley Falloon and David Stewart 

with asigned document from the 100 

year jubilee.


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17 

Breaking the cycle of ‘booklessness' 

INDI.ROBERTS 


Every adult remembers thejoy of getting 

apresent as achild the almost 

uncontainable excitement. Big or small, 

wanted ornot,the very idea of being given 

something invoked so much exhilaration. 

Those feelingswerealmost tangible at 

Hampstead School on Thursday as the 

pupils were held in assembly to receive 

boxes of books from Duffy Books. 

School principalClaudineCampbell 

said ‘‘Iloved the buzz of opening up our 

new box of books andhanding themout.It 

was like Christmas!’’ 

As aparticipatingschoolinthe Duffy 

Books in Homes programme, Hampstead 

School pupilswereprovidedtwo books of 

their choosing. Having choice enables 

childrentoselect books suited to their 

reading ability that genuinelyappeal to 

Year 2and 3pupils from Hampstead School eagerly receive their Duffy Books. 

them, which increasesthe likelihoodof 

them voluntarilyengaging in reading. 

There arenocosts for the childrenor 

their families, and the books are theirsto 

keep. 

Theprogramme recievespartial 

funding from the Ministry ofEducation 

with most schoolsable to make up the rest 

of thecost through sponsorship. 

Pupils of participatingschools receive 

sixbooks peryear. 

‘‘Over theirtime at Hampstead School, 

that addsuptobequite acollection of 

books in each home,’’ said Mrs Campbell. 

‘‘This really helps fosteralove of reading 

and achance to share the reading 

experience as afamily.’’ 

The DuffyBooksinHomes programme, 

founded by theAlan DuffCharitable 

Foundation, aimstoinspire alove for 

literature by ‘breaking the cycle of 

booklessness’. 

It was founded in 1993 after Alan Duff, 

author of theKiwi tale Once Were 

Warriors, visited Camberley School the 

previous year. 

Alan’s visit led him to discover there 

wasaconcerninglackofinterest for 

literature within the student population, 

anissue whichAlan credited to bookless 

households. 

He decided to provide theschool 

children with books to call their own. 

He hopedbybringing thebooks home, 

thechildren would also encourage other 

membersofthe household to read. 

Today more than 14 million books have 

been distributed throughout 500schools. 

CurrentlyHampstead Schoolisthe only 

Ashburton schoolthathas received 

sponsorship forthe Duffy Books in 

Homes programme. 

AshburtonNetherby Schoolare also 

looking forsponsorship to help them 

access the programme. 

Mrs Campbell said‘‘We aregratefulfor 

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Mustering heritage saved 

Tips to staycybersafeonholiday 

With summer fast approaching it’s time to think 

about your next adventure! 

Enable the ‘Find My Device’ featureon 

your smartphone 

Being out of our normalroutines and in new places 

can makeiteasier to misplace your smartphone.So 

before you head away, enable the ‘Find My Device’ 

feature onyour phone and on any other devices 

you’re taking withyou,suchastablets. 

It enablesyoutosigninto your accountonanother 

device (such as your laptop) tolocate your phone. 

It will make your phone ring even on silent soyou 

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on amap in case you’ve left itbehind somewhere. 

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travel. 

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especially helpful if you are logging into accounts 

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Turn off Bluetooth connectivityonyourdevices 

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Ahistoric musteringhut hashad a 

new leaseoflife and newhome 

thanks to the efforts of the Hakatere 

HeritageGroup. 

Since the mid 1800’s the hut was 

situated on the southernslopeofMt 

Catherine on DoubleHill Station 

and wasused by musterersfor over 

100 years. 

Projectorganiser David Howden 

saidthe hut could sleep eight 

musterers,and it wouldhave been 

fairly basiclivingparticularly 

during storms when the menwere 

forced to stay inside for daysonend. 

‘‘These eight men, during atwo 

weekmuster, theydidn'thave 

access to showers or anythinglike 

that, theonly thing wasacold creek 

itwas roughliving,’’ David said. 

Thegrouphavekept and 

conserved everything they found 

includingold beercans, whisky 

bottles,rustybilly, andcups. 

‘‘Youmight think what's 

important about those items?’’ 

David said, ‘‘you have to remember 

there was no entertainmentfor 

them, except ashot of whisky anda 

smoke.’’ 

David saidthe hut was unique 

because it wasunmodified. 

‘‘There aremany musterershuts, 

but they haveall beenmodifiedover 

the years,this oneisunique. 

Because it was isolated and hadn't 

beenusedfor 60 years it wasinits 

original condition.’’ 

Thehut wasused as amustering 

hut until the late1960’s when 

changesinhigh country pasturing 

started to take place andthe remote 

hut fell outofuse. 

TheHakatere Heritage Group 

started on therestoration project 

fouryears ago anddecided thebest 

way to restore the hutwas to move it 

to Mount Somers. 

David saidthe grouprescued the 

hut in the nick of timebecause‘‘it 

was about to be destroyed by the 

environment.’’ 

Both theinside andoutside of the 

hut hasbeen restored, keepingas 

many originalfeaturesaspossible 

includingthe sackingbunks and 

furniture.‘‘We’vedoneour best to 

replicate and keep it how it was.’’ 

This month the hutwas moved to 

its new home at theHakatere 

Heritagecomplex. 

David saidthe grouptook great 

caretoplace the hut in asituation 

thatreplicated its originalon 

Double HillStation. 

‘‘It is rebuilt on woodenpiles 

withadirtfloorand loose stone 

fireplace withoriginalstable, new 

Top: David Howden with the hut in its new location, Above: the hut being 

moved for restoration. 

sackingbunks and original pack 

horsefoodbox and billys.’’ 

The hutwill be opentovisitors to 

experience the spartan living 

conditions of amusterer and a 

visual linktothe dayswhen sheep 

were theking of the high country. 

Thehut andheritagecomplex can 

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Plan for Mycoplasma bovis cull 

Eight cattle farms considered 

highrisk and close to Anzco’s 

Five Star Beef feedlot at 

Wakanui will have their herds 

culled as part of the latest plan 

to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis. 

For some it will be their second 

time. 

TheMycoplasma bovis 

(Mbovis) eradication 

programme is focusing on 

depopulation in thearea of the 

Wakanui feedlot and have put 

strict biosecurity measures in 

place for the surrounding area. 

As part of those measures a 

Controlled Area Notice (CAN) 

will be introduced, affecting 14 

cattlefarms in total; eight in the 

highrisk area and sixintheatrisk 

area. 

Threeofthe 14 are ownedby 

Anzco. Thefarms include a 

mixture of dairy and beef 

grazing, and beef drystock. 

Thosewithin the designated 

highrisk area will be 

depopulated by midJanuary 

2023. 

Mbovis programme director 

Simon Andrew said nationwide 

testing showed Mbovis infection 

was isolated to asmall area in 

Mid Canterbury with infected 

properties, including the 

feedlot. 

‘‘We are working hard to 

investigate the exact 

transmission route, but at 

present that remains unclear. 

“Without aprecise 

understanding of why thisis 

happening, we need to take a 

differentapproach to protect 

cattleand farmers in the area. 

“We acknowledge therole 

localfarmers have played in 

helping us continue to better 

understand thesituation, and to 

bolster this, we are bringing in 

extra technicaladvice,” Mr 

Andrew said. 

“Although we are at the tailendofthis 

outbreak, it is 

possiblewemay find other 

infected properties in other 

partsofthe country in the future 

andsowemustremain vigilant 

andmaintain our nationwide 

surveillance programme. 

“We’ve come along wayfrom 

theheight of the programme 

when there was apeakof40 

confirmed properties across the 

country to the small number of 

farms now and farmers have 

madehugesacrifices.’’ 

Mr Andrew said the 

programme was committed to 

hunting down the last remaining 

infection. 

Simon Andrew 

There has been 275 confirmed 

properties todate, from the 

more than 30,000plus farms in 

New Zealand. 

Mr Andrew said theMbovis 

Programme, alongside industry 

partners DairyNZ andBeef + 

Lamb NewZealand, would work 

with the feedlot's owners, Anzco, 

to start progressive 

depopulation of the property 

from October 13. 

There will also be around of 

testing and censusfor farms in 

the lowriskarea of the CAN. 

“The CAN steps up the 

already tight controls in the 

area as we think it’s important 

to take all possible steps to 

ensure this pocket of infection 

is contained and theprogressive 

depopulation of the feedlot 

Controlled Area Notice map. 

successful,” Mr Andrew said. 

“As part of theCAN,all 

properties with cattle in the 

highrisk area will be 

depopulated by midJanuary 

2023, or earlier, followed by a 

stand downperiod of two to 

three monthstoallow these 

properties to be cleaned and 

disinfected.’’ 

The programme partners 

would work closely with the 

small number of impacted 

farmers in thearea and 

compensation would be 

provided where required. 

“We know the CAN will be 

extremely challenging and 

disruptive for asmall number of 

farmers in thearea and we will 

support them through this 

process,” he said. 

“Since the start of the 

programme, Mbovis has 

predominantlyspread by 

animal movements and we ask 

farmers to continue keeping 

their NAIT recordsuptodate to 

protect themselves and others. 

“It’s easy to getcomplacent, 

especially with lownumbers 

across the country, butnow is 

the time where we must be more 

cautious than ever andthat’s 

why we are takingthese prudent 

steps. 

“There has been no 

confirmed infection outside 

of midCanterbury since July 

2020,’’ he said. 

The Mycoplasma bovis 

EradicationProgramme 

began in May 2018 and is 

jointly funded by government 

(68%) and DairyNZ and Beef 

+Lamb New Zealand (32%). 

The cattle farms impacted 

by the CANinclude amixture 

of dairyand beef grazing, and 

beef drystock. Some cropping 

farms are located within the 

CANbut the impactis 

expected to be minimal as 

those properties do notfarm 

cattle. 

Key numbers: 

·Three current infected 

properties (275 since Mbovis 

was found) 

·Nearly 3million tests have 

been completed 

·$230 million has been paid 

out in 2780 claims 

·178,000 cows have been 

culled 

·Inthe past year less than 2 

per cent of farms with bulk 

milk tank detects have gone 

positive 

·The cost of the Programme, 

as at 30 June 2022, is $588m. 

IN BRIEF 

B+LNZ MEETING 

B+LNZNorthern South Island 

Farmer Council annual meeting will 

be held in Methven on October 19 

from 11am.It’s achance for farmers 

to get togetherfor alightlunch and 

hear an update on what the farmer 

council has planned for the region. 

Therewill also be guest speakers. 

Along with the Northern South 

IslandFarmer Council will be 

members of the B+LNZleadership 

team will touch on challenges and 

opportunities facing the region. 

Speakers will also be Join the 

Northern SouthIslandThose 

interested in attending can register 

onlinevia the Beef+LambNZ 

website. 

SOLAR FARM 

Harmony Energy New Zealand will 

develop asolar farm in the Waikato 

whichwill generate electricity to 

power 30,000 homes. The 

Environmental ProtectionAuthority 

(EPA)has approved Harmony’s 

proposalfor about 330,000solar 

panels to be installed on 182 

hectares of a260-hectare site at Te 

ArohaWest. The panels are 

expected to produce up to 147MW of 

power at peaktimes. All electricity 

will flow into the national grid for use 

by homes and businesses but the 

land will remain in the ownershipof 

Tauhei Farms Limited. They are set 

to graze sheep. Harmony Energy 

builds, owns andoperates wind, 

solar and battery energy storage 

assets. It hassuccessfully 

developed renewable projects 

across multiple technologies 

throughout the UK. Thecompany 

has along-standingrelationship with 

Tesla, which has provided state-ofthe-art 

battery systems for its UK 

sites. 

SEEDS AT FIELDAYS 

VisitorstoFieldaysatMystery 

Creek,near Hamilton will have the 

opportunity to learn about the 

forestry sector from morethan 40 

sector organisations and companies 

under one roof. Under the theme of 

‘Wood –our low-carbon future’, the 

Fieldays Forestry Hub will be a 

dedicated spacegiving visitors the 

chance to explore the many facets of 

the forestry and wood processing 

sector and how the sector has avital 

role in mitigating climate change. 

There will be engaging experiences 

on forestry growing,climate change, 

wood products, timber construction, 

biosecurity andbiodiversity. There 

will also be two forestry simulators. 

Tickets to Fieldays, from November 

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Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Clubmembers, from left, Don Kennedy,JohnTillick, 

John Hall,Don Wakelin and Darryl Nelsonahead of arural scenic route tripbyMassey 

Ferguson tractorconvoy from Wakanui to Lauriston. The menwere alsojoined by Tim 

Waller. 

Slow travels on scenic route 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Sometimes the joy of the 

journey is justasmuchfun as 

the destination. 

Sixmembers of theMid 

Canterbury Vintage 

MachineryClub took arural 

scenic route travelling from 

Wakanui Road,onthe 

outskirts of Ashburton to set 

up at the recent Massey 

Ferguson tributeday at 

Lauriston. 

Mid Canterbury Vintage 

MachineryClub members Don 

Kennedy, JohnTillick, John 

Hall, DonWakelin,Tim Waller 

andDarryl Nelson took the 

journeytoget to Lauriston. 

By avoiding downtown 

Ashburton, the men, with a 

supplyoffoodand water, took 

acoupleofhours to travel the 

33kmtrip which would usually 

take 25 minutes by car. 

The miniMassey convoy was 

photographed along 

Cochranes Road,not farfrom 

theirstarting point. 

At the tributeday,more than 

100 Massey Fergusontractors 

andimplementswereparked 

up in afield of farmerAnthony 

Hampton, an avid fanofthe 

global brand. 

Amongthem wasDon 

Kennedy’s1957 greyand gold 

coloured Ferguson FE 35, a 

oneoffmodelhepicked up for 

$400more than20years ago. 

‘‘They werebuiltin1957asa 

sort of oneoff model, before 

theywenttothe redand grey,’’ 

he said. 

Don Kennedy with his 1957 Ferguson FE 35. 

‘‘It wasthe end of the 

Ferguson era beforethey went 

to MasseyFerguson.’’ 

Themodel still bearsthe 

Ferguson badge. 

‘‘Althoughthis particular 

model the FE 35 was 

painted red andgrey for two 

more years,’’ he said. 

Don, wholivedand worked 

on the Wardfarm at Newlands 

and then RainerIrrigation 

before retiringinto 

Ashburton, has hadthe tractor 

in his shedfor the past20 

years butonly worked on it 

recently. 

He thinks he couldbethe 

third owner. 

‘‘IfounditdowninPatearoa 

(Otago). 

‘‘Iused to go down there 

withmyworkand it was sitting 

in ayardonafarmdown there. 

Ilooked at it and got hold of 

the farmer that ownedand 

offeredhim $400.’’ 

It was in need of abit of 

work. 

‘‘It wasn’tgoingwhenIgotit. 

It was reasonably tidyfor its 

age.Ithaddonequitealot of 

work.’’ 

Don tookithome andjust 

did up the motor. 

It then sat foralong time; 18 

years to be specific. 

‘‘Last yearIhad abit of a 

pushonit, gotitgoing and got 

it painted,’’Don said. 

It was the firsttractor Don 

has owned that he wasnot 

allowed to have at home. 

‘‘Mywife (Valmai) had 

enoughoftractorsstored in 

the garageoronthe front 

lawn.’’ 

So itwas storedelsewhere. 

The work itneededwas 

relativelystraight forwardin 

the endwithdented front 

grills andpanels which had 

beenused as abattering ram. 

It had newtyres,new cushion, 

apaintjob and the brakeshad 

beenrelined. 

Andstraightening up the 

hydraulic arms. 

It has aStandard Motor 

Companymade 23Cmotor 

with 2.3CC capacity. 

The rest of it is made by 

Ferguson Company, of 

Conventry, England. 

It’stop speed is 15mp/h. 

Don usesitfor fun days and 

displays,and to keephis hand 

in tinkering. 

‘‘It’s justahobby. It’salife 

long interest tractors and 

implements. 

Don said backinthe day 

every manand his dog hada 

Ferguson tractor. 

As a10yearold,that was 

where his love of Fergusons 

stemmed. 

IN BRIEF 

DAIRY AWARDS 

Entriesfor the2023 New Zealand 

Dairy Industry Awards openthis 

weekendand organisers of the 

regional programmes are gathering 

in Rotorua for the annual 

conferencetolearn how to deliver 

over48events and numerous 

judging days.General manager 

Robin Congdonsaid the conference 

is an opportunity for themany 

volunteers fromaround the country 

to cometogether afterabusywinter 

season. 

“The conference will be abusy 

few days,ensuringeveryoneknows 

what’s required to deliver the 

dynamic programme andbring 

them up to speedonthis year’s 

changes madetothe ShareFarmer 

category judgingprocess,” he said. 

Entriesfor theNew Zealand Share 

Farmer ofthe Year, New Zealand 

Dairy Manager of the Year and New 

Zealand DairyTrainee of the Year 

categories willbeaccepted onlineat 

www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz 

BALLANCE AWARDS 

Organisersofthe Ballance Farm 

Environment Awards are hoping a 

record numberoffarmers enterthe 

annual event. Entries for the eight 

categories are openuntilOctober 

15.The awards, runbythe New 

Zealand Farm Environment Trust, 

celebrate farmer andgrower 

achievementand showcase good 

practice as wellassharing positive 

growingand farming stories. 

New ZealandFarm Environment 

TrustChair Joannevan Polanen 

said not onlydid entrants value the 

attentionand positive feedback 

throughout,but those attendingthe 

awards functionsand the resulting 

winners’field dayswere grateful for 

the chance to connect with their 

peers andtobeable to hearothers’ 

stories,she said. 

“It isn’t until you can’t, that you 

realise how importantitistoconnect 

withindustrypeers in asupportive 

and positive setting.”. 

Entries can be madeonline via 

nzfeawards.org.nz 

BIO AWARDS 

AsureQuality Ltd’s Black-Grass 

response and Manaaki Whenua - 

Landcare research’sweek 

biocontrol are among the finalists in 

the 2022 NewZealand Biosecurity 

Awards. Biosecurity NewZealand’s 

deputy director-general Stuart 

Andersonsaidthe awards judging 

panel said this year’s entries were 

the highest quality ever seen in the 

six years of the awards. 

Therewere close scores among 

the top applicationsinevery 

categoryand the finalists covered a 

hugerangeofAotearoa’s 

biosecurity challenges. New 

Zealand has one of the strongest 

multi-layeredbiosecurity systems in 

the world. It protects ourfood and 

fibre sector whereannual export 

revenue reachedmore than $53 

billion in the yearto30June2022. 

The winners will be announced at 

an event in Auckland on October31. 

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Labour Weekend 

Saturday 22nd &Sunday 23rdoctober 2022 

RAISINGFUNDSTOEXTENDOUR EXISTINGDISPLAY 

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 

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weapons, aircraft, 

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Full eventprogramme 

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387 Seafield Road, Ashburton Open 9am to 4pm both days 

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23 

Time out tour for wellbeing 

Matt Chisholm is headingto 

Ashburton to talk aboutmental 

wellbeing as part of his 

collaboration with Rural 

SupportTrust. 

Matthas signed on as an 

ambassador for the trust and is 

bringinghis ‘TimeOut Tour’ to 

the Hotel Ashburtonon 

October20. 

It is achance for rural 

communities to come together, 

connect with friends, whānau 

and neighbours, and take time 

out to listen to Matt speak 

about his talessofar. 

Fromthe ups and downs of 

addictionand wellness 

challenges, comes astory of 

adversity interwovenwith 

humour, moving moments and 

memorable lessons we can all 

learn from. 

Mattdescribes himself as “a 

very normal, very average 

bloke”, but it’s his engaging, 

warm and curiouspersonality 

which has stoodhimingood 

stead throughout his 

illustrious career in television 

journalism learningabout the 

stories of others. 

As his documentary series 

Man Enough and LikeaMan 

demonstrate, Mattisnot averse 

to delving into the deep issues 

of mentalwellbeing and 

navigating dark times. 

While familiartomanyfrom 

his work on screen, he is no 

strangertorural NewZealand, 

having grown up on the land 

and madethe return, along 

with his family,tohis rural 

roots in Otago. 

Matt’s love forthe country, 

coupled with apassionfor 

helping othersbeproactive 

abouttheir wellbeing, makes 

himagreat fit as an 

ambassador for the trust. 

He believes“sharing works” 

andthat tough times are 

normal andaffect all of us, but 

there is always away through. 

The Time Out Tour is away 

for Matt to help start those 

conversationsinaway that 

resonateswith rural 

communitiesand brings hope 

to those reaching out and 

reaching in. 

Matt will share the good, the 

bad, and the questionable 

experienceshe’s faced on his 

unpredictable journey to date, 

andthe little things he’s learnt 

alongthe way. 

The Time Out Tourbegan in 

Southland in June and, over 

thenext three years, willhead 

aroundthe countryin 

collaborationwith the 

fourteen independent Rural 

Support Trusts. 

The RuralSupport Trust 

(RST) is working alongside 

partnersANZ, BayleysReal 

Estate, BDO, Datamars 

Livestock, Fonterra, and 

Ministry for Primary 

Industries (MPI). 

Matt Chisholm 

IN BRIEF 

CRICKETMUSTER 

Coldstream CricketClub are holding 

amuster day this Saturday (October 

1) from 12pm to 2pm to get players, 

coaches andsupporters to help run 

the club. The club’s annual general 

meeting last week was unable to form 

aquorum and no key club decisions 

could be made or committees 

formed. 

Clubmember Andrew Bennett 

made apleatothe club’s Facebook 

page. ‘‘We relyonsupport from 

senior players and parents to run the 

club,’’ he wrote. ‘‘Without that support 

the club cannot function! Therefore 

we will hold amuster day on the 1st 

of October 12pm -2 pm at the indoor 

wicket in the domain. Abarbecue will 

be provided, nets available for the 

kids. Meeting to be held12.30pm to 

discuss committee and coaches / 

managers for each team.’’ 

RUGBY SUPPORT 

The Mid Canterbury RugbyUnion are 

supporting the Meningitis Foundation 

with their final home game of the 

regular season vs South Canterbury 

this weekenddoubling as acharity 

match. The Mid Canterbury 

Heartland team will be wearing aoneoff 

pair of purplesocks, kindly created 

and donated by Ashburton's The 

New Zealand SockCompanyand 

gate takings for the day willbe 

donated to the The Meningitis 

Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand. 

There are alimited number of socks 

available for purchase through the 

rugby union office-with all proceeds 

to the Meningitis Foundation. The 

gameisonatthe Ashburton 

showgrounds on Saturdayfrom 

2.30pm. 

Introducing 

Band andChoir 

Picturedabove –Backrow,left to right: LesDonaldson 

(BassGuitar), WilliamLowe (Drumsand Percussion), 

Mike Ferrar (LeadGuitar),StephenDiedricks(Keys 1). 

Frontrow, Jo Castelow (Keys2), PeterCairns(Rhythm Guitar). 

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences and now 

celebrating its 52nd anniversary, Jesus Christ Superstar is a 

timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary 

and universally-known series of events but seen through the 

Ashburton Musical Director Jo Castelow isthrilled 

with the high quality production that will wow 

Ashburton audiences when the much-anticipated rock 

opera JesusChristSuperstar hits thestage. 

She has been busy perfecting the show’s sound, working 

with soloists, the ensemble, choir and band in which Jo 

will also play oneofthe keyboards. 

Jo said it was fantastic to be finally putting the show on, 

“after18monthswe’re in foranabsolutetreat.’’ 

The show’s sound is very complex musically, with alot 

of layers, ‘’the 16 member choir will enhance that sound 

greatly.’’ 

Jesus Christ Superstar is arock opera written for arock 

band. TheAshburton show’s live band will be comprised 

of threeguitarists, adrummer andtwo keyboardists. 

“The keyboards incorporate alot of orchestral sounds, 

andthere is ahugeamountgoing on,’’she said. 

Both the choir and band will be in sight of the audience 

during thewhole show, highupatthe topofthe set. 

“It isall part of the visual because it is arock opera. The 

singers arefabulous, musicallyitisveryemotive andvery 

full on, the audience will love it, there is so much going 

on.’’Josaid. 

eyes of JudasIscariotwithamodern-day twist. 

The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal 

relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary 

Magdalene,his disciples, his followersand the RomanEmpire. 

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Festival of Cultures musical celebration 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Mid Canterbury schools 

celebrated the district’s 

diversitywith the inaugural 

Opuke FestivalofCultures. It 

was held at Lauriston School 

last week. 

There was dancing, music 

and celebration as fiveschools 

withinthe OpukeKahui Ako 

Lauriston, Mayfield, Our Lady 

of the Snows,Chertsey and 

Rakaiatook to the stage in a 

range of cultural performances 

including kapa haka and 

highland dancingtoSamoan, 

Philippine, SouthAfrican and 

Tongannumbers. 

There was also food and 

Dorie Schoolpupils also had 

artwork tapa and MassKara 

Festival masks on display 

showing theircultural links to 

the district withNepalese, 

Argentinian, Filipino, Dutch, 

Tongan, Maori and European 

cultures among thoseattheir 

school. 

Lauriston Schoolteacher 

Laura Twiss, who was in 

chargeofthe event, led the 

visiting schools on to the 

schoolgrounds.Nerina 

Hawkins performed the 

Kaikaranga, supported by 

piper Bill Doak. 

Rural advocate Craig 

Wiggins was MC. 

Laura said the Opuke 

Festival of Cultures beganasa 

postit note on aboard by 

Lauriston Schoolprincipal 

ColinBrodie during the 2019 

OpukeKahui Ako ideation 

sessions. 

The nine schoolsinvolved 

were lookingfor ways 

principals, school leaders and 

pupils could connect, 

celebrate and shine together 

and as individuals within the 

communities, she said. 

Sportand culture were 

identified by schoolleaders 

within the group. 

‘‘It has been Lauriston’srole 

to lead the KahuiAko in 

creating something specialto 

be sustained and grownover 

many years to come,’’ Laura 

said. 

Covidmay have impactedthe 

2020 and 2021 festival plans but 

during thattime 

understanding grew of how the 

festival could be better served 

and the name The Opuke 

Festival of Cultures was born. 

‘‘It is Lauriston’s great 

privilege and weighty 

responsibility to lead the first 

Festival of Cultures. 

‘‘We hopethat likeour 

Lauriston School2022 Year’s 

whakatauki suggests, our 

example will benefitothers: 

‘Don’t leadbyexample let 

your examplelead others to 

theirown success’,’’she said. 

The festival will be hosted by 

ChertseySchool next year. 

Also at the festival were Fire 

and Emergency New Zealand, 

St John and members of the 

Hakatere Multi Cultural 

Council. 

The Opuke Festival of Cultures under way at Lauriston School last week showcased the diverse range 

of cultures in the Mid Canterbury district. 

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Fishing season opens this weekend and anglers are urged to know the new rules before heading out. 

Fishing season lures anglers 

The 2022/2023 sports fishing season 

opens this Saturday with afew 

changes for anglers. Among them 

changes to the regulation guide 

which anglers are encouraged to 

familiarise themselves with before 

fishing. 

Changes include the(upper) Ōhau 

River flowingbetweenLakes Ōhau 

andRuataniwha, Twizel, being 

designated acontrolled fisheryfor 

the monthofOctober. 

This meansonly anglers that 

entered the recentheld ballotsand 

won acontrolled periodlicencecan 

fishthe Ōhau River on specified 

dates during October 2022. 

Harrisons Bight of Lake Heronis 

closedtoall sports fishing in the 

monthofApriltoavoid the catchand 

disturbanceofsearunsalmon that 

congregateinthe lake prior to 

spawning. Theregulation change 

was submitted by alocal angler and 

adopted by the council. 

Anglersare now permitted to fish 

from unmoored boatsatLakeEmma. 

Boat fishing is now permittedin 

Wairepo Arm and Kellands Pond if 

the boatisnot being propelled by a 

motor. 

The new season opening coincides 

with the start of theschool holidays 

and Central South Island Fish & 

Gameare encouraging experienced 

anglers to make the timetoteach a 

young person howtofish. 

Aspokesperson for Fish &Game 

saidthe central South Islandregion, 

which incorporates South 

Canterburyand the Mackenzie Basin 

were some of the mostpopular 

placesforfreshwater fishing in New 

Zealand. 

‘‘October is agreat month to fish 

local waterways while water levels 

remain elevated with spring rainfall 

and snowmelt,’’ they said. 

Lake Hood holds high number of 

perch and afew trout thatcruise only 

the shallow edge of thelake,perch 

love small brightly coloured lures. A 

great spot for aschool holiday 

outing. 

Child anglers only (11 years and 

under) can fish for perch at the 

Tinwald Domain pond. 

Lake Opuha,near Fairlie, is a 

favourite spot in South Canterbury 

for Opening Day andagreat spot to 

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take kids fishing. Use agarden worm 

for bait and have apicnic on the lake 

shore while waitingfor abite. 

TheAshburton River can hold 

reasonablenumbers of browntrout 

near Ashburton,best fished when 

the riverisflowingclear.Itis 

uncertain how the major 2021 winter 

floods have affected the trout 

numbers at this stage. Scenic trout 

fishingcan be found at the Rangitata 

River, aboveits gorge and the chance 

of catching asea run brown trout 

near theriver’s mouth. 

‘‘Anglers are advisedthat many 

highcountry waterwayslike the 

AshburtonLakes remain closed until 

the firstSaturday in Novemberto 

protectrainbow trout spawning and 

other sensitive fisheries –refer to 

your regulation guide.’’ 

A$5fee for the searun salmon 

seasonbag limit card has been 

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printing andpostage. 

Anglers that fish for searun 

salmon in theCentralSouth Island 

and North Canterbury Fish&Game 

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VOTE forPETER TROLOVE 

ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY 

HEALTHYWATER 

HEALTHYPEOPLE 

Wateristhe single issue 

on which Istand 

Having attended several 

“meet the candidate” 

events which included both 

Districtand Regional Council candidates, it is clear a 

majorityofthose attending areconcerned about the 

state of our freshwater. 

Environment Canterbury (Ecan), the Canterbury 

Regional Council, has accountabilities to maintain 

or enhancethe quantityand qualityofCanterbury’s 

freshwater, aquatic ecosystems,and coastal waters. 

District Councils are responsible for ensuring 

communitywatersupplies aresafe. DistrictCouncils 

are firmly in the sights of the Three Waters Bill and 

the chlorination mandate following the failure of 

the Ministry ofHealth and Hastings District Council 

to protect 14,000 residents ofHavelock North from 

death and illness due to waterborne disease. 

If Ecan were effective inprotecting Canterbury’s 

freshwater at source, chlorination and the Three 

Waters Bill would be less of an issue. 

Unfortunately previous Governments have long 

failed to give direction to Ecan.Worse from 2010 until 

the end of 2019 the Governmentappointedits own 

commissioners to take control ofEcan to facilitate 

massive irrigation development inresponse to the 

2008 recession. This irrigation development paid 

little heed to the environmental consequences for 

our iconic braided rivers and groundwater sourced 

lowland rivers and streams. 

Rural residents limited to drinking from private 

wells are left tomeet the high cost of removing 

the pathogens and nitrate that is leaching into 

our shallow aquifers due to diffuse pollution from 

intensivefarming systems,especially dairying. 

If action is not taken soon to preventcontamination 

of the deeper semi-confined aquifer layers, 

communitywatersupplies will be similarly affected. 

This has already occurred with community water 

supplies at the South Rangitata Huts and with the 

Morven watersupply. 

For aslong as Ecan has amajority on the council 

whose wealth is linked to irrigation and the right 

to diffusely pollute our groundwater, “democratic 

reality”will ensurethe status quo remains. 

As afifth generation New Zealander, angler, and 

rural veterinarian for 48years, Ihave witnessed the 

massive degradation of our rivers first hand. Iam 

asking ratepayers from the towns within the Selwyn 

and Ashburtonwardtoconsider voting forthe sake 

of future generations rather than the short term 

economic benefits of Ecan’s unsustainable water 

managementplan. 

Ecan has spent$NZ 60 million on its LWRP based on 

what farmers are prepared to accommodate rather 

than environmentally sustainable limits for nitrate 

pollution and environmentally sustainable residual 

flows forour rivers and streams.RecentGovernment 

guidelines will require anadditional $30 million to 

update the plan to new standards. Let us take the 

time and caretoget it rightthis time,rather than set 

limits that accommodate short term unsustainable 

farming practices. 

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Sharing the love of dance districtwide 

Pupils fromaroundthe district 

took to thestageinthe recent 

MidCanterbury Dance 

Championships.Theevent, at 

theAshburton Event Centre, was 

runbyLife DanceAcademy. 

Life Dance Academyteachers 

MadiWilson andAnna Raukawa 

said it was the ‘‘biggest 

competitionyet,26teams and12 

schools performingover two 

sellout shows. 

‘‘We evengot theaudienceup 

forouryearly ‘walk thedinosaur' 

dancethatinvolves everyone in 

thebuilding.’’ 

They say theheartofthe 

competitionwas letting every 

child haveanopportunity to 

dance. 

‘‘We realise there arelotsof 

circumstances thatstopchildren 

from being able to attend after 

school classes such as physical, 

financialorjustgeneral 

business. 

‘‘This competition providesan 

opportunitytodothiswithoutall 

thecommitmentbut in aschool 

environment. 

‘‘We justwanttosharethe love 

of dance throughoutMid 

Canterbury,and we arebeyond 

proud at what eachteambrought 

to the stage, they felt theheart of 

thecompetition andweare so 

inspired for nextyear andall we 

canachieve,’’ they said. 

TheMidCanterbury Dance 

Champswas started by the 

academy in 2019withaschools 

dancecompetition. The 

academy in Tinwaldhas350 

studentsanditispartofaMid 

Canterburyyouth charitable 

trust andthe dance champswere 

togive students opportunity to 

dance nomatter their age, 

abilityorexperience. 

MadiandAnna said after 

running thecompetitionin2019 

theycould notbelieve how much 

fun it was‘‘and ourheartswere 

fullofgoodness’’. 

Since then they have have 

faced many challenges but in 

2020weredetermined tovisit 

everyschool in Mid Canterbury, 

provide freedance lessonsand 

sharelotsofdancing goodness. 

‘‘We provided 60 free lessons 

andcreatedsomanymemories 

with students whohadhad a 

veryhard year. 

‘‘In 2021 we were soexcitedto 

beable to offerasmaller scale 

event, unfortunately weweren’t 

allowed ouraudience but as they 

saythe showgoeson,and it did! 

‘‘Schoolscametousatthe 

eventcentre andcompeted, we 

thenwent into schoolstodeliver 

their prizes,itwas challenging 

adaptingtocovid, but we loved 

the challenge.’’ 

Afullscale eventran this year 

anditwas bigger than eitherof 

themcould have imagined. 

‘‘Hundreds of voluntary hours 

havegoneintomakingthis event 

possible andweare once again 

sograteful for theschools who 

havesupportedusand thevision 

ofthe MidCanterburySchools 

Dance Champs. 

‘‘Schoolsorganised theirown 

teams,eachschoolapproaching 

itintheir ownway. 

‘‘Some have passionate 

teacherswith secret talents, 

otherswithstudent leaders, and 

somewithkeenparents.Weare 

so excited andproud ofall of our 

schools,’’theysaid. 

They includedStJoseph’s, 

Lagmhor, Ashburton Christian, 

Allenton,Tinwald,Longbeach, 

Netherby,Mayfield, Ashburton 

Intermediate, Wakanui, MtHutt 

College and Hinds. 

Aspartofaschool’s 

registrationtheyreceiveafree 

dancelessonand unlimited 

team entriesfor the 

championships, runintwo 

categories:royal crews and 

mega crewswithage groups 

Year 15,and Year68ineach 

category. 

There is also amentoringand 

leadershipworkshopfor five 

students from eachschoolaged 

Year 5and up. 

Garden Fete 

Thursday13October,10am -4pm 

Rakaia Gardens 

Home of Sue &Ted Rollinson 

282 AwaroaSchool Road,Dorie 11RD Rakaia (signposted off SH1) 

Come join us for agreatday. 

100+stalls,livemusic,foodand 

beautiful gardens to explore 

Gate tickets on the day $ 20 

Presale tickets Adults $ 15 

Children 5yrs+ $ 5 

Pre-booked lunchbox $ 15 

ATMand EFTPOS available onsite 

Tickets nowavailable 

Eventfinda website 

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The newly formed dressage team all kitted out and ready to represent Geraldine High School; Eden Carter (Year-8) on the Little General; Amelia Walker (Year-9) on Palominca 

(owned by Rachel Stocks of Dunback). PHOTOS: Supplied FROM LEFT: Lilly McQueen, Amelia, Sarah Gould and Mia Pearson with the teams sportsmanship trophy. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

BELOW: Prior to this event, Amelia Walker had nojumping experience. Fortunately, Inca, borrowed for the occasion, knew what todo. PHOTO: Supplied 

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interschool dressage event in Palmerston on 

the weekend of 17-18 September. 

The newly formed team were successful 

despitetheir inexperience. Kirstyn says, Neither 

Amelia [Walker], Mia [Pearson] orSarah 

[Gould] had ever even ridden in adressage 

arena or jumped when weentered the 

competition.They all worked so hard. 

Lilly McQueen and Eden Carter, who did 

have some dressage experience, madeupthe 

five entrants from Geraldine High School 

(GHS). To have riders tomanage the higher 

jumps, they also tookalong two additionsfrom 

Timaru schools, Jessica Taylor, and team 

captain Cat MacClure. 

Theteamhad noexpectations entering the 

competition. Amelia says, Even though we 

went into itfor fun, people at the event were 

so supportive. They seemed glad to see us. 

Lilly says, It was acool vibe. Everybody 

was cheering. They were sohappy to have 

competitors fromfurther afield than Oamaru. 

Despitetheirinexperience, nearlyeverybody 

was awarded ribbons, and the team took out 

the prized hoofin it trophy for Sportsmanship 

and Horsemastership. Sarah Gould was also 

named person of the day for her good 

sportsmanship. She was commended for her 

good attitude when things went wrong and for 

the value of agoodrecovery. Most importantly, 

Ameliasays,we beat [favourites] St Kevins. 

Buoyed by their success, the team would 

like to see dressage recognised asaschool 

sport. Lilly says, We plan to go to pony camp 

atOxford to bond as ateam. There aresomany 

riders atGHS that weshould have an 

equestrian team. 

Kirstyn Walker says parents had to rally 

aroundtoborrow gear. Her daughter Amelia 

even had to borrow Inca the horse she rode. 

Since the team has hopes of continuing she is 

looking for sponsorship for the team and 

thinking about fundraising ideas so they can 

get gear including matching horse blankets 

with the school crest on them. 

HUGH MCCAFFERTY

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 29MAHURU, 2022 

EDITORIAL 

Hugh says itwas aprivilege to turn his collar round and 

lead amemorial service for the late Queen on Monday. 

With readings by Wayne ODonnell of the community 

board and Molly Kate Morrison of GHS, prayers led by the 

Reverend Bob Moore, musical accompaniment by Paul 

Johnson and lusty singing bythe congregation, which 

included members of the scouting movement, the RSA 

and local police, the service was afitting finale to the 

fortnight of official mourning. 

The online world isawonderful place. In the last 

fortnightwehavebeenabletoparticipateinservices 

at Westminster Abbeyand atthe Wellington Cathedral. 

We probably had abetter view atboth events than 

those insidethe buildings. Nonetheless, it felt satisfying 

to be able tosing and pray and reflect with over 

50 members of our community who gathered in the 

flesh to remember our late Queen. 

One of the pandemics lessons has been the 

importance ofmeeting kanohi ki te kanohi (face to 

face). Virtual visiting of our loved ones in rest homes 

doesnt measure upto the warmth of an embrace. 

Without body language, manyisthe email conversation 

that has turned intoargument overamisunderstanding. 

On page eight, weread about Woodbury School 

exploringlifewithout the internetinapieceofmusical 

theatre. Onthe same page, agroup is proposing to 

hold offline discussions to promote more authentic 

connections between people. 

We aresaddened atCreative NewZealandsdecision 

to axethe Arts on Tour NewZealand (AoTNZ) provision. 

The town has excellent talent,and our childrens choir 

and school productions assurefuture talent.However, 

we believeithas been important forthe towns cultural 

life toexperience the regular supply of nationally 

significant performers. To quoteAoTNZ regular Penny 

Ashton, Basically there is never enough money, but 

to say,we also aimtoextendthe reachofour investment 

to make arts attendanceand participation accessible 

to more communities whilst cutting arts on tour 

funding is alittle antithetical. Weconcur. 

Enjoy the sunshine. It is currentlyfreeand not taxed. 

HUGH AND FI 

Tūwhitia te hopo. 

Banish your fears. 

Or, as we mightsay: 

Feelthe fear and 

do it anyway. 

WHAKATAUKĪ QUOTED BY DR HINEMOAELDER 

IN HER BOOK AROHA. 

Charlotte Talbot with members of the Geraldine Childrens Choir at rehearsal. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

Stage performance a fabulous 

opportunity for childrens choir 

On 10 September, theGeraldine Childrens 

Choir joined the Timarus St Marys 

Childrens Choir inconcert -The Last 

Night of the Proms -which also featured 

the St Marys Adult Choir, the Timaru 

Brass Band and the South Canterbury 

Youth Orchestra. 

Choir director Charlotte Talbot says, 

Thiswas afabulousopportunityfor our 

little choir toexperience the buzz of 

singing aspart of abigger group -and 

with an orchestra and an enthusiastic 

audience too. 

Led by Charlotte, the choir has been 

runninginits currentformsince October 

2021. Asmall group of children aged 

seven to 12, they love to sing, and have 

fun. Their repertoire includes awide 

variety of songs: traditional, folk, and 

contemporary music, as wellasoriginal 

songs writtenbyCharlotte,some of which 

have been inspired by and written with 

direct inputfromthe choir members. 

Charlotte, whohas beentaking Plunket 

Music and Movement sessions for preschoolers 

since 2014, also writes songs 

for children and releasesthem under the 

name Cee Bee Teatime. During the winter 

holidays, some of the children took part 

in the recording of some of my new songs, 

saysCharlotte.The first song they recorded 

is Twin FingersParty, afinger-play song 

for 0-5-year-olds. It will be released on 

Spotify, YouTube, AppleMusicand most 

other online streaming platforms on 21 

October. 

TheGeraldineChildrens Choir would 

be delighted to welcome new members. 

It meets at 3.15pm at the Academy on 

Tuesday afternoons during the school 

term. Anyone is welcometocomealong 

and join infor asession to see if they 

would like to sign up. Enquiries can be 

directed to Charlotte on 021 151 3301. 

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was delighted with the response to the 

Meet the Candidates session held at 

GeraldinePrimary School on Tuesdayof 

last week. Despite clashing with the 

Geraldine.nz Business@Six, around 

80 people attended to hear candidates 

speak and to posequestions. 

Past councillor Kerry Stevens acted 

as MCfor the evening while the Geraldine 

Lions Club collated the questions and 

manned the timekeeping bell. The two 

mayoral candidates, Nigel Bowen and 

Stu Piddington,and three candidates for 

ward councillor, Jan Finlayson, Wayne 

ODonnell and Gavin Oliver,each spoke 

in turn before taking part in aquestion 

and answer session. 

Thepublic's concerns focused on the 

poor state of the roads and waterissues. 

The Three Waters governmentpolicy was 

described as theft.The ratesincrease for 

the TeMoanaschemewas also addressed. 

Theresponse to the pandemic,particularly 

the exclusion of peoplefrom public facilities, 

continues toevoke strong feelings as 

questions about local government response 

and thoughts for future pandemics, should 

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KUPU OTEWIKI 

The dart used, the teka, asitwas termed, was small, 

thin, and light. Itwas made from the wood of the 

houama, which is remarkably light, but, asarule, the 

stipes of the bracken were used for the purpose. These 

are ofatough, fibrous nature. (nzetc.victoria.ac.nz) 

Kēmu 

Kēmu -game (transliteration) 

Tākaro -toplay 

Niti -darts 

Games were considered avital partofte whāretapere; 

the house of entertainment.Tewhāre tapere encompasses 

all performing arts and forms ofentertainment from 

music to sports todrama. 

Niti,also knownasteka,are darts. These were used 

in avariety ofdifferent kēmu that usually involved 

competitively throwing niti underarm with the dual 

goal of trying to skim adirtmoundandflyyour niti the 

farthest. 

The first step is to create some darts. Traditionally, 

these were made using kōrari (fernstalks) and kākaho 

(toetoe stems) with flax woven around the point to 

createaweighted end. Today,wehavemanydifferent 

resources that we could use to make our niti; to be 

effective, theyneed to be lightenough to fly andhave 

extra weight distributed at one end. 

Once you have created your niti, you need to scout 

out an effective maraetoroteka (dart-throwing ground). 

This needs to be alarge flat clearing. Inthe middle of 

the clearing, create amound of dirt. 

To play,competitors take turns running towards the 

marae toro teka with niti in hand. When close, throw 

your niti underarm, aiming toskim the top ofthe dirt 

mound so that your niti bounces upwards before 

continuing its flight. The winner ofeach round isthe 

person whose niti lands the farthest from the dirt 

mound, having touched it during the throw. 

Niti was one of the games where the well-known 

demigod Māui was said to have been an expert at 

playing.Somelegendssuggest that Māui used to make 

his brothers lie down to actasthe marae toro teka that 

he bounced his niti off during play. 

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FROM LEFT: Katie Ackroyd (Four Peak Health practice nurse), Deana Averill (GPS student and family Support person) and health 

coach Hayley Meiklejohn discussed sleep issues with parents at the coffee morning. PHOTO: Debbie Oliver 

Childrens sleep issues discussed 

with parents at GPS coffee morning 

KatieAckroyd, PracticeNurse from Four 

Peak Health, was the guest speaker at 

GeraldinePrimarySchools coffeemorning 

last week, discussing sleep issues with 

the parents who attended. 

Student and Family Support Person 

Deana Averill says,Ourcoffee mornings 

are agreat catch-up for parents to talk 

about their childrens issues ortomeet 

otherparents. Sleep issues are afrequent 

problem, so it was afantastic subject to 

discuss. Iwas excited to hear from Katie 

andhaveher assistance with this topic. 

Katie says, I have been gathering 

funding from the Ministry of Health to 

host sessions in the community around 

mental health within our younger 

generation. Having started with the sleep 

issue session, we are now looking into 

other sessions, such as device use. We 

are lookingathosting theseaspodcasts 

for High School age students. 

As we get older, our livesget busier; 

kids are busy withafter-school activities 

or sports, so they are often not getting 

that natural wind-downtime before going 

to sleep. The half an hour before bed is 

when children need to unwind and do 

something quiet, something they enjoy 

doing; reading abook, drawing, playing 

with Lego, colouring in; something that 

doesnt require much thinking. 

Children and adults alike need to go 

back to the basic process of learning to 

go to sleep as we did as ababy. Your brain 

needs to relearnthatbed is for sleep. We 

have taught our childrentosleep as babies, 

and they have learnt to soothe themselves. 

We also need this process as we getolder. 

We go to bed to go to sleep. Dont take 

work or devices to bed, have that halfhour 

wind down time before hopping 

into bed. 

Sleep separation anxiety was amajor 

talking pointwithparents,but Katiehad 

some great ideas for children going through 

this aswell as their tired parents. She 

says, If you tell your children you will 

be back in 10 minutes, make sure you do 

go back. Ifthe child likes to have some 

cuddles, include these in the quiet time 

before bedtime and then tell them you 

are going out for aspecific time. 

There are many reasons for sleep 

issues in children; acoolerroom is better 

for sleeping than awarmer one. While 

we like to have them all snuggled upin 

awarm bed,ifyourchildiswaking in the 

night or looks like they have tossed and 

turned all night, they may very well be 

too hot. 

The childs health can also cause 

disturbance during sleep; ifthey snore 

or have noisy breathing duringthe night, 

getthem checked out for tonsil or adenoid 

problems or even sleep apnoea. For bedwetting 

issues, restrict drinks close to 

bedtime, and get the child up for atoilet 

visit as you go to bed. As they get older, 

they will learn to hold during the night. 

Make sure the bedroom isntchaotic; not 

too many toys on the bed and nothing 

too stimulating on the walls. Have the 

environment be one that they can easily 

sleepin. 

While Katie works out of Four Peak 

Health, her information sessions are 

availabletoall of theGeraldine community. 

Another new free service for the Geraldine 

community is that of Health Coach Hayley 

Meiklejohn, who is employed through 

the South Canterbury District Health 

Board (Te Whatu Ora). GNews will 

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Job done, says engineer Paul Mitchell, with his 1.35-metre Lego model of the Titanic. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

Lego more than childs play 

Acorner of Paul Mitchells house in 

McKenzie Lifestyle Village is currently 

occupied by a1.35-metre, 1:200 scale 

model of the Titanic. Paul has been building 

the 9,090-piece Lego ship since January. 

Although heisinhis 80s, Paul has a 

high-powered job as aconsultantengineer. 

He has worked with the same project 

manager for over 20 years sinceretiring 

from the Shell Oil Company. After six 

years, the current project in Japan is 

finally winding down.Paul andhis wife 

Joannehave spent longperiods in Japan 

in thepast, but sinceCovid,Paul hasbeen 

abletoworkremotely. 

Joanne says, Paul will spend four 

hours aday at work onthe computer. 

The Lego buildingisarelaxationfor him. 

He has always enjoyed hands-on work, 

building dolls houses and two motor home 

conversions. 

Paul says, It is awelcome break from 

theoreticalcomputer-based work. 

The model is very detailed, with the 

grandstaircase, boilers and even engines 

with moving parts hidden inside.Paulis, 

however, not disposedtodeconstruct the 

model to explore them. He is content to 

know they arethere. The ship will eventually 

find ahome at the Vintage Car and 

Machinery Museum. Other models of 

largeearthmovingequipment aredestined 

forRoger Mahonsmuseum. Whenwere 

fed uplooking atthem, says Joanne, 

who assures us thatthe next Lego project 

will not be the 2-metre, 20,000-piece 

cruise ship. HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

This month we are delighted to celebrate and pay 

tribute toawhole family of Geraldine Gems. 

Congratulations tothe Irvine family -Sylvia, 

the lateGordon, and their children Paula and Ross. 

Gordon Irvine served inthe Geraldine Volunteer 

Fire Brigade for 35 years, 25 of which hewas Chief 

Fire Officer, gaining aQFSM from our late Queen 

in recognition of his dedication. Together with his 

wife Sylvia, they were involved in many capacities 

with the Geraldine Athletic Club, the brass band, 

Geraldinefootball,the Geraldine community minibus 

-and the list goes on. 

Sylvia continuesher communityinvolvement as 

along-term volunteer at the Geraldine Museum, 

where she can befound most days. Sylvia and her 

daughter Paula were key figures for several years 

in keeping the Geraldine DomainPavilionoperational 

and managing bookings. 

Paula has beenheavily involved in football coaching 

and administration throughout South Canterbury 

andisadevotedcommittee member and fundraiser. 

Currently, she is raising money for the museum 

committee through her efforts at Ye Olde Shoppe 

in the Mundells Complex. 

Ross Irvine hasbeenalong-standing member of 

St Johns in Geraldine, becoming acadet at ayoung 

age and supporting our community for decades. 

His contribution to Geraldine is outstanding. 

Forthis family,community involvement is second 

nature. To honourtheir efforts, we aredonatingthe 

Irvine Family Community Cup to Geraldine High 

School to be awarded yearly to ajunior student for 

communityinvolvement. Afittingtribute forafamily 

of true Geraldine Gems. 

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show brings back face-to-face interaction 

Last week Woodbury School put onits 

biannual production. This years show, 

The Device Lockdown, written and 

directed by teacher Becky Talbot-Van 

Beers, was crafted around the theme of 

screen time and its effect on all areas of 

our day-to-day life. 

The story followed ToothFairy, played 

by Hannah Haugh (10) and her friends 

Rāpiti,Big Redand theSandman as they 

hatched aplan to get rid of the internet. 

They call on the services of the local school 

principal Mr LaGravy toshut down the 

wi-fi in the area. After the initial shock 

andsense of loss, the characters start to 

realise it is fun to spend time together 

again withoutthe distraction of devices. 

Each of the 119studentsatWoodbury 

School had aparttoplayinthe production, 

learning six songs with corresponding 

dance actions. 

Becky says, Its abig ask for both the 

students and teachers, but they always 

rise to the challenge. After acouple of 

interesting years with Covid lockdowns, 

its been so nice to invite our community 

back and share these experiences with 

them and for studentstohave their moment 

in the spotlight. 

Parents, family members andfriends 

made for an enthusiastic audiencewhich 

Becky says really gave the children alift. 

She says, With hits like Tragedy by the 

Bee Gees and Stop by the Spice Girls, 

the audience was tapping their toes and 

clapping along from the get-go. 

Woodbury School Principal Mike de 

Joux says, We are incredibly fortunate 

to have someone like Becky with the 

passion and talent to put something 

together like this. Everyone plays apart, 

from backstage management to sound, 

lighting, props, et cetera. Then its the 

exceptional talent ofthe children that 

really brings the show to life. 

We put on these productions every 

second year, allowing many students a 

chance to shine creatively. Schoolisabout 

so much more than reading,writing and 

maths, and these experiences develop a 

rangeofother skills, as well as giving the 

children aconfidence boost and asense 

of pride. 

Mike thanks the Woodbury Domain 

Board for the use of thehall, and Geraldine 

Primary School forthe loan of their stage 

extension. FI MCCAFFERTY 

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Donna Chisholm, who hasabackground 

in education and community building, 

proposes anew group to promote critical 

thinking in the community. Two others 

havealready joined thecore groupofLila 

Lusher, Ruth Coulton and Donna in 

readiness for their first meeting. 

The group already has aname, 

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and atimeslotbooked at the library for 

Thursday, 6October, between 10.00am 

and 12.00pm, and on the first Thursday 

of each month afterthat. 

Donna says she hopes people can 

engage in robust discussion face to face 

on topical issues. She says that she will 

create apsychologically safe space, unlike 

the internet, where discussion oftenturns 

personal and becomes polarised. It is 

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Leon Boon in his award-winning performance ofOlivia Rodrigos Deja Vue. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty 

Good vibes atGeraldine High School 

Once again, GeraldineHigh School (GHS) 

students put on acolourful display of 

talent with their annual production, 

Vibes. Head of Music Cameron Love 

says that on the first evening,21September, 

around 120 people attended, and on the 

following night, it played to apacked 

house of 250. He was pleased with the 

response. 

The variety concert was organised by 

the GHS Student Cultural Committee. 

Cultural leader Saskia Finlayson-Hood 

also acted as MC. There were19individual 

andgroup acts in the competition, as well 

as aHouse Lip Sync. Acts included 

choreographed lip syncs, singers, and 

instrumental numbers, including individual 

and group performances. 

As well asentertainment, Vibes is 

also acompetition. Performances are 

judged inthree categories -Years 7-8, 

Years 9-10 and Years 11-13. The judges, 

Pauline Ramsay, Charlotte Rowley and 

GrahamBock, pronounced Leon Boons 

rendition of Olivia Rodrigos Deja Vue 

topinthe Year 7-8category and overall 

winner. Second overall was Rean Lane 

Garcia with Killing Me Softly inthe 

style of Filipina artist KZTandigan. Kylie 

Fraser placed third with Almost There 

after Anika Noni Rose. 

At the end of the evening, Saskia paid 

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Love, Eliza Williams and Andrea Hornsby, 

as well as the sound and lighting teams. 

Cameron, in his turn, congratulated 

the performers and Saskias team for 

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ActorMichael Hurst in ascene from his one-manshowNo Holds Bardwhich AOTNZ toured through Geraldinein2018. PHOTO:Archives 

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Funded regularly by Creative New Zealand 

(CNZ) since 2005, Arts on Tour New 

Zealand(AoTNZ)has been deniedanother 

three years of support in the latest round 

of funding decisions. 

Speaking to Stuff in an article published 

on 22 September, CNZ Chief Executive 

Stephen Wainwright says, We realise in 

the case of ArtsonTourNew Zealand that 

some regions will feel that this signals a 

lack of support for them and their ability 

to participate easily in the cultural life of 

Aotearoa. He says CNZ was short of money 

aftersupporting many artsgroupsthrough 

the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Geraldine Community Arts Council 

Chair Elaine Taylor says, Arts on Tour 

New Zealand has achieved animmense 

amountin27years, far too much just to 

be binned like the remains of afish and 

chip supper. After years of delivering the 

very best ofNew Zealands established 

andemerging talenttoremote, rural and 

isolated communities, there is simply too 

much goodwill on the line tobecast off 

this way. The many thousands that have 

benefited over the years through the 

impossibly high-quality service from the 

AoTNZ organisation deserve areturn on 

their support investment. 

For many years the Geraldine 

Community Arts Council hasenjoyedthe 

support in Geraldine of manypeople, some 

of whoattend virtually every performance. 

Most of the performances have been 

sourcedthrough the AoTNZ organisation, 

making professionalartists affordable and 

accessible. 

Elaine says, The city dwellers who 

seem to hold the pursestringsatCreative 

New Zealand should understand that we 

cant all afford to travel to Christchurch 

or Dunedin just to see ashow. This is an 

unfairand discriminatory action by some 

very uninformed people who ought to 

know better. 

Everyone who has enjoyed AoTNZ 

performances overthe yearsisencouraged 

to write to Stephen Wainwright, 

stephen.wainwright@creativenz.govt.nz, 

Caren Rangi,chair@creativenz.govt.nz, 

and Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean, 

waitaki.mp@parliament.govt.nz. 

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Geraldine Primary Hockey League players and supporters smile for the camera. PHOTO: Supplied 

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LastMonday was the league finals night, 

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After ahard-fought 30 minutes, the 

final wastied 4-4. Extratimewas played, 

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end tothe season with some excellent 

skills and teamwork on display. 

This is the first time this league has 

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Have aHmmm 

Pupils form Lady of the Snows School Methven Mt Somers 

Springburn School pose with The Thinker statue. 

ACC has laid downawero 

(challenge) to the next 

generation of young Kiwis. 

“We challengedthe kidsto 

‘Have aHmmm’,” says Wendi 

Stewart, an ACC Injury 

Prevention Partner for the 

region. 

The pose of ‘The Thinker’is 

one of deep thoughtand 

contemplation. The statue is 

often usedas animage to 

represent philosophy. 

The messagesweredelivered 

to kids aged 512 at the Our 

Lady of Snow,MethvenPrimary 

andMtSomers Springburn 

primary schools. 

The schoolsare at the footof 

Mt Hutt and skiing and 

snowboarding feature in their 

winter curriculum. 

The visit waspartofaninjury 

prevention promotion as part of 

ACC’s‘Have ahmmm’ 

campaign andthe Safe 

Communities Ashburton 

District to enhance safety in the 

area. 

ACC research showsthat90 

percentofinjuries are 

predictable and therefore 

preventable. 

“This wasanopportunity for 

the kids to engagewith our 

‘Have aHmmm’campaign,” 

saysWendi. 

“We encouraged anyonewho 

is heading to the mountain to 

take the time to assess therisk. 

They can then make smart 

choices to keep them injury 

freeand having fun.” 

Wendi says thesessions were 

about making considered 

choices in highrisk activities 

such askiing. 

“I hope the “Have aHmmm’ 

message is something the kids 

can adoptand usetoconsider 

safety in all situations as they 

go through their lives. 

“We’d like to thank all of the 

schoolsfor hosting us.” 

This winter, ‘The Thinker’ 

statue firstfeatured on Mt Hutt 

as ACCdeliveredarange of 

safety focusedactivityonthe 

mountain. 

When it came to the 

classroom,Wendi says akey 

changewas tailoring their 

messaging to meet the younger 

audience. 

“I asked my 10yearoldson 

the other day ‘What do you 

think when Isay, ‘identifying 

and evaluating risk’ andhe 

lookedatmeand said,‘what are 

you talking about?’ 

“So, Isaid to him what about 

if Iasked you to ‘Make better 

choices’and he said: ‘Yeah Iget 

that’. So that was agood guide 

for these sessions. 

“The key to gettingthekids 

engaged was to make it fun. We 

wanted to get them to think.” 

The sessionsintroduced the 

“HaveaHmmm” campaign and 

talked generally about what 

Preventable campaign is all 

about. 

“We discussed why ‘The 

Thinker’ was sitting up at Mt 

Hutt and deliveredsome ski 

and snow safetytips for them. 

Astudent from Out Lady of 

theSnow said, “I learnt to be 

safe on Mt Hutt, andthat you 

should listen to your instructor, 

and ‘HaveaHmmm’.” 

The studentsweretaught the 

NZ Snow SafetyCode: Know 

Your Limits, Find Your Space, 

Protect Yourself. 

The kids had photo 

opportunities with ‘The 

Thinker’, there was acolouring 

competition, and discussions 

with kids aboutmaking better 

choices to stay safeonthe 

slopes. 

In 2021, ACCaccepted 10,820 

claims for snow sports injuries, 

6540 skiing and 4280 

snowboarding, shesaid. 

Notsurprisingly, the three 

leadingregionsfor snowsports 

injuries were Otago, 

Canterbury andManawatu / 

Wanganui. 

Over thepast six years,ACC 

accepted 6595 snowsports 

relatedinjuries in the 

Canterbury region. 

“Our claims datashowsus 

that the skiing slopes are a 

common place for injury,” says 

Wendi. 

“Going to the mountain is a 

way of lifefor peoplewho live 

in midCanterbury–many of 

theschoolsaround here 

include ski trips throughoutthe 

winter. 

“We want people to embrace 

that. We are encouraging 

anyonewho is heading to the 

mountain to take the time to 

assessthe risk and make smart 

choices. 

“If we can make adifference 

to these kids at this agethen, 

hopefully we will set them up 

for alifetime of stayinginjury 

free and enjoying everything 

themountain has to offer.” 

If youarehitting the slopes, 

following these simple steps to 

avoidgetting hurt: 

Warm up andstretch before 

heading up the mountain. Have 

the right equipment –always 

wear ahelmet and protective 

gear like wrist guardsare good 

to have, as well. The 

appropriate size and flexibility 

of your skis/boards are 

important. Be aware of the 

conditions –checkthe mountain 

report anddon’t go full throttle 

straight away. Take aslow 

inspection run to feel things out 

and take asecond run to test 

things before getting stuck in. 

Follow the NZ Snow Safety 

Code: Know Your Limits, Find 

Your Space, Protect Yourself. 

Follow terrain park etiquette – 

It’s important that you know the 

etiquette for skiing/ 

snowboarding in theterrain 

park. Make sure you areupto 

speedbefore going up the 

mountain. 

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39 

College alumni trust fund 

It has been more than half a 

century since Ashburton 

Collegewas founded in 1965, 

and since then, thousands of 

students, teachers, parents, 

and other supporters have 

shaped Ashburton College 

into thehighly successful coeducational 

school it is today. 

Thecollege emerged from a 

combination of theformer 

Ashburton HighSchool and 

HakatereCollege (formerly 

Ashburton Technical School). 

Thus, the College insignia 

became thePhoenix, and its 

Latin maxim ‘Resurgamus’: 

“Let us go forward”, or 

“Rise”. 

Since the establishmentof 

the college, funds have been 

raised and donated to the 

Ashburton College Alumni 

Fund and theAshburton High 

School Centennial Fund. 

From these funds 

scholarships andawards were 

presented to students. 

After the 50th year 

anniversary of Ashburton 

College the AlumniBoard, 

headed by chairperson Peter 

Gluyas, decided to transfer 

these funds to anew trust fund 

with theAdvance Ashburton 

CommunityFoundation. 

Mr Gluyas said, “This 

partnership with Advance 

Ashburton gives the 

Ashburton College Alumni 

group the assurance needed 

in going forward to achieve 

our vision and objectives.” 

2517758 

21st-23rdOctober 2022 

From left, Peter Gluyas, mayor Neil Brown, Ashburton College 

head girl Jorja Roulston and head boy Jack Brown, Advance 

Ashburton chair Mary Ross and Ashburton College principal 

Ross Preece. 

The primary purposes of 

the newAshburton College 

Alumni Trust Fund are to: 

Provide charitable, 

educational, andcultural 

benefit to present andpast 

students and staff 

Promote the welfare of the 

present students and staff 

Continuetoprovide 

scholarships to students. 

The chair of Advance 

Ashburton, Mary Ross, said, 

“To be able to support the 

Alumni Association as they 

continue to grow is a 

privilege. 

‘‘The college hasakey role 

within the district; it is an 

essential component in the 

development and learning of 

many of ouryoung people. 

‘‘We hope over theyears 

that the fund, with the 

continued support of former 

pupils, will continue to grow.” 

The launch of the fundwas 

held on Tuesday September 

13, with membersofthe 

AlumniBoard,the mayor and 

councillors,college principal 

and staff, past and present 

students, board members 

from Advance Ashburton and 

members of the community. 

At the launch of thisnew 

partnership between the 

Alumniand Advance 

Ashburton Mr Gluyas 

explained, “Wewant to make 

adifference to the lives of 

some students who have a 

certain aptitude but need a 

helping hand to get there.” 

150 th JUBILEE 

We invitepastand present students,staff and 

boardmembers to joinusincelebrating 

150 years of Rakaia School. 

Reconnectwith past friends,meet new 

ones and enjoythe festivities-celebrations 

commenceonFridayevening through until 

late Sunday morning. 

Register today 

Formoreinformation, registrations forms, 

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The Mirrorverse, written by Jack Gorrie 

Jack Gorrie, from Mt 

Somers Springburn 

School,took 1st place in 

the 12-15 years category 

of the 2022 Ashburton 

Writers Groupshort story 

competition. 

This is his award winning 

story, The Mirror-verse. 

Ihave something strange, scary 

and suspicious to share. 

Our lives are filled with 

mirrors. For me they’venever 

really worked. Sometimes my 

reflection has strange scars, or 

my eyes aredifferent. Strange. 

One evening, Istepped into 

my bathroom andnoticed an 

oversized smudge on the 

mirror. Being abit of a 

perfectionist, Igrabbed for a 

hand towel and reached out to 

cleanthe mirror. 

Suddenly, Icould feel the 

cold of the glass, curling around 

my hand. The mirror morphed 

beforemyeyes. 

My hand, then my armand 

now my shoulderwasbeing 

pulled toward the mirror. It was 

just like ascenefrom amovie, 

but worse. Scary. 

I’m pulledinto ablurry 

dimensional void. Ican hear 

faint whispering scratching in 

my ears. 

It was aroom filled with 

mirrors. Their shapes, sizes, 

and frames were alldifferent. I 

can make out blurry eyes 

staring at me, their gaze is 

haunting. 

Across the floor,there is a 

chair standing before me. As I 

reach outtograb it, it is cold 

andmetallic.Isit down. 

There’s asingle lightbulb, an 

older oneswinging and 

flickering. 

It’s beenthere for years, 

dimmedwith dust, illuminating 

the room. 

Irise out of the chair and find 

myself being pulled into 

another mirror …this was 

different. It was the darkest 

mirror I’ve seen, everything 

washauntingly black. 

As Ienter,Icanhear the 

distinct sound of warehouse 

lights being activated. A 

corridor adorned with mirrors, 

mirror portals. Irealise that 

these portals,aren’t too scary. 

With building confidence, I 

launchmyself into another 

mirror, then another,and 

another. This is getting 

addictive, Ijump… 

Buckingham Palace,the South 

Pole, Cat Island Japan …Fort 

Knox.Akaleidoscope of 

adventures! 

Suddenly, asilver claw 

reachesout of amirror. It grabs 

me,lifting me up and throwing 

meback intothe chair. 

Suddenly, the chair lurches 

forward, faster, faster. Iturnmy 

head to the left, light is 

reflected off mirrors, appearing 

as longstreaks, streaks of 

startlingwhite. At first, it was 

juststreaks, then Inoticedthat 

Icould make outletters.Then 

words, and aphrase. “Don’t 

look back!” 

The words were repeating, 

the reflections, the light, the 

words were screaming at me. I 

turned my head to the right, my 

reflection looked... different. 

My skin, wrinkled …myhair … 

grey, my eyes …the sparkle had 

disappeared. Gone. 

Iwas gettingolder.Until, I 

was aspooky skeleton of myself. 

Then Ishudder to ahalt, in 

front of amirror. 

It’s familiar, just like the one 

in my bathroom. Ireachout and 

close my eyes as Itouch it. My 

hand touches, Islowly crack 

open my eyes. Only to find that, 

I’m …inbed. 

Confused. Iswing my legs 

around and sluggishly lift 

myself, afew short steps, I’m in 

my bathroom. 

For real this time. 

Inoticean oversized smudge 

on the mirror. Suspicious. 

Igrab for ahand towel… 

~By Jack Gorrie 

Jack Gorrie with his writing 

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NATURE MATTERS 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 

Nesting time 

for river birds 

David Stewart has shared this old photo of Ashburton taken circa 1910, lookingdown Burnett 

Street from East Streetwith aLong Live The King banner at the start of King George V’s reign. 

The blackbilled gull nests on theAshburton HakatereRiver 

please don’tdisturb them during thebreeding season. 

BY MARY RALSTON 

Spring…that’s blossoms and 

lambs to many people. Butfor 

thebraided river birds it’s 

nesting time. 

Braided riverbirdssuch as 

thelocallyfamousblackbilledgull, 

the quirkywrybill 

and theterns liketonest 

undisturbed onclear stretches 

of riverbed. This year there’s 

beenagood clean outof most 

oftherivers sothere’s plenty 

ofweedfreeshingletonest 

on. 

Theblackbilled gulls have 

started arrivinginAshburton. 

They canbeseenflyingover 

thetown but have yet to settle 

on the river to nest. The blackbilled 

gulls are smaller and 

daintier than the blackbacked 

gulls –theyhave distinctive 

black bands on their tail 

feathers and apale(but not 

yellow) eye. 

Dogs, fourwheeldrivesand 

wellmeaningwalkerswho 

don’t see the camouflaged 

nests hinder the efforts of 

nesting birds.Their nestsare 

hidden amongstthe stones and 

debris on the riverbed and so 

arevulnerable to being driven 

over, walked on or the nesting 

birds disturbed so much that 

they abandon the nest and 

eggs. 

So please –thisspring, don’t 

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drive on the riverbeds. If 

you’rewalking,avoid colonies 

of birds and if you see birds 

squawking and flying 

overhead, that’s an indication 

there may be anest nearby and 

so theareashouldbeavoided. 

Thesespecialbirds need 

space andcalm. 

Mostofthemdohave the 

capacity to lay more than one 

clutch of eggs if thefirst oneis 

destroyed, but that runs down 

their reserves andiftheir 

nests are latertaken outby 

flood waters, they don’t have 

as much left in the tanktostart 

again. 

It’sexciting that they’re 

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Registration date for Allenton reunion 

People wanting to attend Allenton 

Primary School’s 125th celebrations 

arebeingasked to gettheirregistration 

formsbackbyThursday,October 13. 

This will give theschool time to 

organise foodand suppliesfor featured 

eventsbetweenOctober 27 to 29, 

principal Bruce Tilbysays. 

Registration formscan be pickedup 

from theschool office, or downloaded 

from theschool’s website or Facebook 

page. 

Planned events includeschooltours, 

performancesfromchildren, an 

informal supperfor adults, official 

formalities andevents,and an 

anniversarydinneratthe Hotel 


Mr Tilbysayspastpupils and the 

school community aregetting excited 

about the celebrations. 

“It’sgreat to be holdingthis event 

afteralongperiod when we couldn’t 

organise gettogethers at theschool, 

and it seemstobegeneratingalot of 

interest.” 

AllentonPrimarySchool history: 

Two andahalf acresoflandwas 

purchased forAllenton Primary School 

in 1896, andthe side school opened in 

1897. 

Afurther one andahalfacreswas 

purchased in 1919,and the first 

AllentonSchool committee was elected 

in 1920. 

Three classrooms wereadded in1921 

alongsidethe formal opening of 

AllentonMain School with 220 pupils 

on the roll. 

In 1936 the swimming baths were 

Allenton Primary School pupils gather on the school grounds in 1941. 

built and in 1947 the AllentonDental 

Clinic wasadded. 

Another four acres of land was 

purchasedin1950and aseven 

classroomblock built in 1953. 

By 1972 the school roll sat at 644 

pupils butby1974Ashburton 

Intermediate had opened and the 

school lost170 pupils. 

In 1978 alibrary wascreated outof 

PHOTO SUPPLIED 

tworoomsand in 1980 the original 

18971921building demolished. 

In1997, thecentennialwas held with 

hundreds of attendees celebrating their 

years at theschool. 

South Canterbury 

anniversary move 

SouthCanterbury’s anniversary 

day has beenmovedtoNovember 

this yearafterthe New Zealand 

Government’s move to recognise 

the death of QueenElizabeth II 

nationally with apublic holiday. 

Theday chosen September 26 

was SouthCanterbury 

Anniversary Day. 

Thethree South Canterbury 

districtcouncils —Timaru, 

Waimate andMackenzie —all 

agreedtomovethe day to 

November 11,Canterbury’s 

anniversary day. 

At an extraordinary meeting 

last week, the Timaru District 

Council tookonboard results of a 

survey of South Canterbury 

people about theissue. 

More than 8200 people filled in 

theonline survey, with 86% 

supporting moving the 

anniversaryday to coincidewith 

Canterbury’s. 

Themajority did not haveany 

additionalcomments but afew 

expressed concern about the 

affordabilityofanother public 

holidayfor businesses andhow 

South Canterbury businesses 

usually benefited from theinflux 

of visitors on Canterbury 

Anniversary Day. 

Some suggested South 

Canterbury’s anniversary day be 

moved to either Friday, 

September 23 or Tuesday, 

September 27,and others saidit 

would be unfair if therestofthe 

countryreceivedanextra 

holiday, while theSouth 

Canterburyregionmissedout. 

Geraldine councillorGavin 

Oliver saidconcern for Geraldine 

businesses wasthe Geraldine 

Festivalrun over Canterbury 

anniversaryweekend,but said 

businesses acknowledged it 

came in swings androundabouts. 

‘‘They recognise theyhave to 

Nigel Bowen 

pay abit extra for staffbut they 

are hoping for abigger rollup of 

acrowd for the daywithpeople 

beingonholiday.’’ 

Timaru councillor SteveWills 

said South Canterbury 

Anniversary Day wasbeing 

moved for thisyear only. 

‘‘I want to stress that.Wedon’t 

wanttolose South Canterbury 

Day as thatisDominion Day. It is 

our identity, it is the day we 

identify with,’’ he said. 

Timaru councillor AllanBooth 

wasnot against the motionbut 

wanted to pointout each 

employeeworkingwouldcosta 

business $400 for that day. 

‘‘Justkeepthatinmind, and 

thatismadeupofwages, lost 

opportunityand profit. Multiply 

that by how manystaff you’ve got, 

it’s what the outcome is in 

reality.’’ 

Mayor Nigel Bowen was 

confidentfromahospitalitypoint 

of view thatpeople from 

Christchurch would still move 

aroundCanterbury. 

‘‘I think thosewho would 

traditionally come to Timaru,as 

an example, we are still quite 

likely to getthose. Idon’t think it 

will be as bad as we think.’’ 

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Farmers flight for cancer teens 

Due to the generosity of 

Canterburyfarmingcouple 

Ted and Sue Rollinson, of 

Dorie near Rakaia,three 

teenage cancer patients have 

taken to the skies for ascenic 

tour. 

The three teens, Lincoln 

Richards (14), Jesse Sanford 

(15), and Ollie Vere (13) 

boarded GCH Aviation’s sixseaterEC130 

Airbus 

helicopter, and weregiven 

stunning viewsofthe city, on 

September 17, from the alps to 

the ocean and acrossBanks 

Peninsula. 

As longtimedonorsto 

CanterburyWest Coast Air 

RescueTrust, theRollinsons 

wanted to highlight thework 

of theWestpac Rescue 

Helicopter andgive the 

teenagersachance to see the 

air rescue base before 

hopping on their scenic tour. 

The couple are members of 

the ‘Westpac Rescue 

Helicopter SupportCrew’ who 

supportrescue missions and 

were giftedthe flight from 

GCHAviation, the operatorof 

the servicetosay thank you for 

their amazing support. In turn 

they asked if the trust knew of 

anyonewho wouldreally 

benefit from such aflightand 

this led to this great initiative 

with Uplift in Kindthe 

programme whichaims to give 

unwelland underprivileged 

children theopportunity to fly 

over their hometowns on a 

scenic flight, supportedby 

Lincoln and Jesse with their fathers, and Ollie with sister, pilot 

Juliette, and Sue and Ted Rollinson. 

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CanTeen. 

The Rollinsons havebeen 

dairy farming in ActonRakaia 

for 35 years anddonating to 

the rescue helicopter service 

since then. 

“This is aservice everyone 

can call on if something 

happens. The Westpac Rescue 

Helicopter is an absolute 

lifeline forus, and they are 

such awellorganised service. 

“All farmers should be 

aware of the service and how 

vital it is to them –ifwedon’t 

donate it won’t be available to 

us. We have to support them 

now, because we never know 

what will happen in the 

future,” she says. 

“One of our young farmer 

neighbours lost his arm in a 

terrible tractoraccident. The 

helicopterarrived within 

minutesand saved his life,” 

she says. 

Several years ago, the 

Rollinson’s sharemilker’s 

father, visiting from UK,had a 

heart attack and again the 

rescuehelicoptersaved his 

life, arrivinginminutes. 

“It was wonderful for the 

youngones to fly over 

Christchurch when the city is 

in bloom. Ihopeit’sastunning 

day for them,” she says. 

Lincoln said thetrip was 

awesome,“Ithought thebest 

bit was flying over Lyttelton 

and seeingthe water,itwas 

amazing,” he said. 

Jesse said it was so good“I 

want to do it again!” 

Ollietook flight withhis 

sister Charlotte,aged10. “I 

loved it very much, so beautiful, 

it was breath taking. We sat up 

the front, mysister was abit 

scared but she loved it!Itwas 

10 outof10. Thank youso 

much,” he said. 

Sueand Ted also took the 

opportunity to meet senior pilot 

Westpac Rescue Helicopter, 

Stu Farquhar. The couple 

recently committed to 

supporting afullyear’s training 

for one of the pilots, Matt, 

whichincludes Night Vision 

Goggle training, winching by 

day and night and offshore, 

orienteering,Helicopter 

Underwater Escape Training, 

plus allofthe CAA flying 

requirements. His training 

costs $26,000 per pilotand is 

integraltothe provision of this 

lifesaving service. 

Trust CEOChristine Prince 

saysitwasawonderful day 

havingthe double benefit of 

meetingthese brave teenagers 

and being able to thank Sueand 

Ted fortheir support, our 

rescue pilot Stu wasthrilled to 

be able to thankthemin 

person. We areblessed to have 

such wonderfulsupport in the 

Ashburton region.” 

To donate to thewww. 

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Fashion 

parade 

The Netherby Women’s 

Institutewererecently treated 

to afashion paradewith a 

difference. 

Models Catherine, Patsy, 

Maureen, Barbara,Adrienne 

andBrian ownedthe catwalk in 

their upmarket gear and 

accessories, all selected from 

the Mid Canterbury Hospice 

Shop. 

Alively commentary from 

Hospice staff,Fiona Giles and 

LauraBanks,added to the 

general goodcheer along with 

the opportunity to purchase the 

goods fromthe shopathalf 

price. 

The event was roundedout 

withacuppa and achat. All 

proceeds went to Hospice Mid 

Canterbury, andtheseinturn 

go towards supporting clients. 

The Netherby WI also made a 

generous donation on the day. 

Netherby Women’s Institute 

member Maureen struts her 

stuff for the fashion parade. 

 

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We want your feedback on anewplan that 

proposes three keyprinciples forhow we approach 

speed management on Mid Canterburyroads. 

1. Keeping our kids safeby lowering speed limits 

around all schools in theDistrict. 

2. Having theflexibilitytolower speeds 

around the fringes of our towns as they 

grow and become moredeveloped. 

3. Lowering speedsinareaswherewehavealot 

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RESULTS 

Ashburton Womens Golf 

Saturday 17th &Tuesday 20th September 

2022 Rnd 3Bermaline Cup: 

Alison MacGregor, Mary-Lou Watson – 

42, Vicki Moore –41, Sharon Carlson, Erin 

Porter –40onc/b 

Nearest the Pins: No 4Chevalier Farm Ltd 

–Kay Fox, No 8Samantha Rose Flowers – 

Mary-Lou Watson, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon – 

Pauline Bell, No 14 Todd’s of Ashburton – 

Jacqui Welch 

No 18 2nd Shot –Jenny Williams, Twos: 

Jen Shepherd, Daphne McDonnell – No 8, 

Mary-Lou Watson –No12, Alison MacGregor, 

Jenny Williams –No14. 

Ashburton Vets Golf 

Results of match played inage groups at 

Tinwald on19th September 2022. 

Ages 0-70 Brian Fielder +2, Brent Holmes 

+3, Rod Carson +4 

70-79 Ray Lambert -7,Micheal McGuire 

-3,Murray Moorehead -2 

80+ Bill Mason -13, Trevor Watson -12, 

John McArthur -10 

Winner of Copland Tray: Des Green -14. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

Monday Evening –Sept 19th, Individual & 

Walker Trophies: N/S 1st Sheryl Reid &Anne 

Gilbert,2nd Louise McCrea&CarolEfford, 3rd 

George Brown &David McCormick, E/W 1st 

Bernie Jopson & Ruth Logan, 2nd Martin 

Hickman &Ellenor Sullivan, 3rd Margaret & 

John Rickard. 

Tuesday Evening –Sept 20th, Hazelmere 

Trophy: N/S 1st David Sewell &Alan Wright, 

2nd =Val Palmer &Rosemary McLaughlin 

and Kate White & Colin Clemens, E/W 1st 

Audrey Rooney &Leigh Wackrow, 2nd Bev 

Turton &Jim Rooney, 3rd Rewa Kyle &Sue 

Rosevear. 

Wednesday Afternoon -Sept 21st, Valetta 

Trophy, 1st Pat Jordan &Peter Wilson, 2nd 

Kay Robb &Sue Rosevear, 3rd Mary Buckland 

&Trish Small, 4th Rosemary McLaughlin 

&John Irwin, 5th Wendy &Eric Parr, 6th Rewa 

Kyle &Trish Downward. 

Thursday Evening –Sept 22nd, President’s 

Trophy: N/S 1st Jan de Jong & Pat 

Jordan, 2nd Joyce Johnson &Mervyn Jones, 

3rd Mike Holdaway &Debbie Seddon-Sewell, 

E/W 1st Maree Moore & Jim Rooney, 2nd 

Graham Gilbert &Leigh Wackrow, 3rd David 

Sewell &Kate White. 

Ashburton Veterans Golf 

Results from play on Monday 26th September 

at Rakaia: 1st Dan Lysaght +8, 2nd 

Trevor Watson +7, 3rd Graham Hortin +6, 4th 

Les Hunter +5, 4th = Roger Lake, Kevin 

Sisson, Des Green, Graeme Munro and John 

Richards. Next Game Merrett Salver Gross 

WFA Mayfield October 3rd. 

Allenton Bowling Results for 25th September 

On Friday 23rd September the first round 

of summer season Friday triples was played at 

the Allenton Club, results were as follows: 

First: Murray Smallridge, Alan Miller, Hayden 

Cowan 3wins 18 ends 39 points, Second:Len 

Luke, Graeme Clarke, Wendy Blackwell 3 

Wins 17 ends 34 points, Third: Tony Inwood, 

Dave Muir, A Huband 3 Wins 16 ends 36 

Points, Fourth: Graeme Bishop, John Forde, 

Tracey Fickling 3wins 15 ends 40 points, Fifth: 

Murray Anderson, John Kewish, Marg Lloyd 2 

wins 1draw 15 ends 40 points. Next round of 

Friday triples Allenton 30th September 12.30 

pm start. 

Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers 

Winter Season Points 3rd Sept 22: 

"Madge PeachTrophy "Pam Harcourt 150pts. 

MoniqueBrake 103pts. Kristine Marriott 86pts. 

Lucy Kirwan 72pts. Katherine Gorrie 67pts. 

Charlotte Cox 63pts. Michelle Davidson43pts. 

Tesh McIntosh 38pts. Michelle Knight 29pts. 

Janette Hooper 27pts. Debbie Skinner 20pts. 

Liz Wylie 17pts. Kyla Smith 14pts One Start. 

Kimberly Marshall 10pts One Start. 

"Jim Tate Trophy "U40yrs. Jack Gorrie 

49pts. Ben Ward 32pts. Jelle Hendriksen 

27pts. Ged Wall 20pts. Matt Marshall 6pts. 

Ryan Gallagher 12pts One Start. 

"Sandy MacKenzie Trophy "over 40yrs. 

Larry Neal 155pts. Kaylib Gorrie 135pts. 

Roger Wilson 127pts. Dave Knight 123pts. 

Michael Gallagher 109pts. Tony Ward 95pts. 

Rob Hooper 93pts. Don Sutton 84pts. John 

Uden 81pts. Mark Smitheram 74pts. Doug 

Coley 71pts. Richard Kirwan 57pts. Paul 

Brake 53pts. Michael Templeton 37pts. Mike 

Hansen 27pts. Andrew Shepherd 26pts.Marty 

Cuttle 24pts. Kerry Clough 21pts. Anton 

Nicholls 18pts. Andy Skinner 15pts. John 

McIntosh 20pts One Start. Steven Hands 

15pts one Start. Nick Hand 15pts. one Start. 

Brad Hudson 10pts one start. Shane Jones 

7pts. One Start. John Ferguson 6pts. one 

start. 

MCSW Winter Cup. O60 years. Nick 

Grijns 118pts. Dave Shurrock 117pts. Ron 

Kennedy 99pts. Ross Templeton 95pts. 

Kenny Johnston 83pts. Paul Hands 75pts. 

Brent Hudson 74pts. Allan Johns 65pts. Brian 

Ellis 41pts. Ross Proctor 35pts. Paul Williams 

15pts. Don Morrison 14pts. Merv Grewar 

12pts. Paul Summerfield 6pts. Steve Caldwell 

3pts one Start. Most Starts (16) Nick Grijns, 

Brent Hudson, Dave Shurrock. Overall Winner 

155pts. Larry Neal. "BruceArnst Trophy "U15 

winner Jach Gorrie. 

Tinwald Cycling 

U17 Development Season Points: 4th 

Sept 22. Graded Points. A.Grade Handicap. 

Eliza McKenzie 240pts. Ryan Gallagher 

161pts. Jack Gorrie 112pts. Time Trial .Eliza 

McKenzie 214pts. Ryan Gallagher 192pts. 

Jack Gorrie 90pts. B.Grade Handicap. Charlotte 

Neal 270pts. Oscar Gorrie 81pts. Time 

Trial. Charlotte Neal 242. Oscar Gorrie 75pts. 

C. Grade Handicap Eden Brake 100pts. 

Casey Brake 59pts. Maddie Townshead 

18pts. Time Trial Eden Brake 94pts. Casey 

51pts. Maddie Townshead 24pts. D.Grade 

Handicap Nick Dalley 349pts. Lucy Brake 

69pts. Emma Gallagher30pts. Time Trial Nick 

Dalley. Lucy Brake 51pts. Emma Gallagher 

26pts. Overall Trophys. A. Grade Eliza McKenzie. 

454pts. B. Grade Charlotte Neal 

512pts. C. Grade Eden Brake 194pts. D. 

Grade Nick Dalley. 658pts. U17 Girls . 

Charlotte Neal 512pts. Teams Trophy Nick 

Dalley 36pts. Tower Trophy 1st. Nick Dalley 

658pts. Tower Trophy 2nd. Charlotte Neal 

512pts. Tower Trophy 3rd. Eliza McKenzie. 

Ashburton Golf Club 9Hole Section 

Finals day was held on Saturday 24th 

September. The 2022 Club 9Hole Champions 

are: 

Men's Champion - Gavin Johnston; 

Women's Champion -Jenny Matthews; Sega 

Golf Men's Champion -Peter Stechman; Sega 

Golf Women's Champion -Joy Nicholas. 

Last Thursday, Gavin Johnston won the 

Netherby Pharmacy Putting competition with a 

score of 13 putts, followed by Val Ferrier (16). 

Ten players scored 17and 4lucky cards were 

selected from the ten: Bruce Leighton, Peter 

Stechman, Sue Forrest and Wendy Hopwood. 

Gavin Johnston also scored aSmith &Church 

Gobbler. Today we will be mixed play, 4BBB 

nett and the following week on 6th October is a 

special day when we will compete for the 

Laurence J. Hanrahan Trophy, 4BBBStableford 

sponsored byHotel Ashburton and Sega Golf. 

October also marks the start of summer times 

for play: arrive by 9:15 for 9:30 start. 

Ashburton Golf Club 

Saturday 24/9/2022Competition: Ashburton 

Club Championship Finals 2022 

Senior: Jeff Hewitt bt Dave Morrison 38th 

Hole, Intermediate: Chris Lovelock bt Paddy 

Bradford 4&3, Junior A: Mitchell Lye bt Gaby 

Jansen 2&1, Junior B: Matt Fallaver bt Ian 

Snowball 4&3, Silver: Sharon Bradford bt 

Pauline Bell 39th Hole, Bronze 1: Jenny 

Stoddart bt Daphne McDonnell, Senior Plate: 

Steve Richards bt Brendon Davidson 1up, 

Intermediate Plate: Brent MacGregor bt Ryan 

Stoddart, Junior APlate: Karl Snowball bt Terry 

Molloy 3&2, Junior BPlate: Brian Fauth bt Henry 

Lawrence, Silver Plate: Hilary Lovett bt Alison 

MacGregor, Bronze 1 Plate: Bev Chinn bt 

ToneeHurley, Bronze 2: Jacqui Welsh bt Robin 

Bennett, Bronze 2Plate: Lynn Small btHeather 

Robertson. 

9Hole Men’s Champion: Gavin Johnston,9 

Hole Women’s Champion: Jenny Matthews, 9 

Hole Men’s Sega Golf Champion: Peter Stechman, 

9Hole Women’s Sega Golf Champion: 

Joy Nicholas. 

Sunday 25/9/2022 Competition: Nett Medal 

+Putting, Radius Care Winner over the Field: 

Brian Fauth Nett 61, 2nd: Murray Wackrow 68 

Nett, 3rd Hilary Lovett 69 Nett. Other good 

scores; Greg Sparrow, Peter Walker, Paul 

Greer, Tim Newton, Daniel Snowball, Hayden 

McMillan, Wendy Hopwood, Mitchell Leath and 

Robert Pawsey. Eagles: Adrian Hopwood and 

Sebastian McMillan, Putting Winner: Jason 

Overend 24 putts, C/P Hole 4# Ashburton Mitre 

10: Peter Walker, C/P Hole 8# Three Stooges 

(Brown Bombers): Logan Tasker, C/P Hole 12# 

Value Plus: Brendon Davidson (Hole inOne), 

C/P Hole 14# South Island Seed Processing & 

Storage &Co. Paul Greer, C/P 2nd Shot: Hole 

6# Hamish Niles Shout! Brendon Davidson, L/P 

Hole 9Ton’s Thai: Paul Greer. 

Ashburton Ladies Golf 

Saturday 24th September 2022Club Champions: 

Silver – Sharon Bradford, Bronze I – 

Jenny Stoddart 

BronzeII–Lynn Small.Plate Winners Silver 

–Hilary Lovett, Bronze I–Bev Chinn, Bronze II 

–Jacqui Welch. Tuesday 27th September2022 

Par Round, Jenny Stoddart –7up, Sue Letham 

–5up, Jan McArthur –4up. Nearest the Pins: 

No 4Chevalier Farm Ltd –Lynn Small, No 8 

Samantha Rose Flowers – Kay Fox, No 12 

Lynn’s small Salon–Sally Lemon, No 14 Todd’s 

of Ashburton –Alison MacGregor, No182nd 

Shot –Jenny Williams. 

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47 

Experience helping to create artwork 

Geraldine resident Stewart 

Gollan has drawn an 

illustration for Crohn’s and 

Colitis New Zealand (CCNZ). 

The illustration came to him 

easier than other works he had 

completed, thanks to his “lived 

experience”; two of his three 

children suffer from some form 

of the disease. 

“I know the struggle,” he said. 

His wife,Miriam, said their 

oldestchild “hasreally, really 

suffered for the last five years”. 

Mr Gollan said some people 

struggled to differentiate 

between inflammatory bowel 

disease and irritable bowel 

syndrome. 

He saidinflammatory bowel 

disease was an immune 

response,not adietary 

response. 

However, there werefoods 

their sons couldnot eat, but that 

was moresotheir good days 

were not ruined by asore 

stomach or nausea. 

With IBD, “you can eat all the 

rightthings and stillsuffer”, Mrs 

Gollan said. 

New Zealand was along way 

behind othercountries with 

medications, whichwas ironic 

as it had one of the highestrates 

of Crohn’s disease and 

ulcerativecolitisinthe world, 

she said. 

CCNZ chief executive Belinda 

Brown said the illustration Mr 

Gollandid was for aflyer,to 

informthose at arecent event at 

Parliament aboutIBD and what 

their organisation does,“but 

most importantly to accompany 

our shortfilm that was being 

premiered at Parliament that 

night”. 

“Onehundred percent he 

nailedit. The fact there were 

peopleofall ages who have 

risen above the challenges (of) 

an inflamed bowel, absolutely, 

he hit the brief.” 

The organisation had spotted 

Mr Gollan’s talent when he 

submitted awork to them last 

year of achild sittingonagiant 

toilet rollwith his friends 

playingaround him. 

WorldIBD Day is observed in 

more than 50 countries and 

commemorated the five million 

people worldwide who livewith 

thesediseasesevery day. 

“Twenty thousand of these 

people are our neighbours, 

friends, and family.” 

Ms Brown said IBD did not 

discriminate by age or sex. 

“It impactsthe livesof 

children, teens, young adults, 

and the elderly. 

“And it brings to each stage of 

life its own unique set of 

challenges.” 

~Timaru Courier 

Left: The Gollan family, from 

left Miriam, Louie (3), Stewart, 

Maeve (7), and Archie (11). 

Below: Stewart Gollan working 

on another piece. 

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Wheelchair b’ball, game of two halves 

Wheelchairbasketballwas the 

winner on the day an Ashburton 

‘celebrity’ side took on the 

Canterbury Wheelies, and it 

was certainly agame of two 

halves. 

In an entertaining match, 

watched by aboutique crowd, 

the Ashburtonsideshowed 

somemoments of skill,nodoubt 

after locking in anumberof 

years in thechair forthe 

annual game, usually played as 

one of theevents on the Wheels 

Week Plus calendar. 

The visiting sidehad thelead 

16 4atthe endofthe first 

quarter. And by halftime were 

ahead2810. 

It was then thedecision came 

to mix up the sides for fun,with 

afinal score 34 18atfulltime. 

The Canterburyteam are all 

wheelchairboundathleteswho 

playregularcompetition.They 

supply all the basketball 

wheelchairs for use. 

The Ashburtonteam to line 

up this year includedmayor 

Neil Brown,councillor Leen 

Braam, Peter Jacobs, Michael 

Calvert ,Roger Paterson,Rob 

Reid,Shona McGrathProctor, 

as well as local media 

representatives, including 

AshburtonCourier’s Mary 

Summerfield. 

Action on the court by the 

Ashburton ‘celebrity’ team, in 

grey, against the Canterbury 

Wheelies team, in red. 

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49 

Ashburton Electronic Organ & Keyboard 

Club 

Entertainment organised by Rose Stead 

Alison -itwas lovely to arrive outside the 

building and hear your music coming from 

within -set the evening off on the right note! 

Iain and Robin -kicked off the evening 

singing together with their ukuleles, with some 

lovely harmonising -Lets Grow Old Together, 

Nearest Thing to Heaven, Lovin Arms and 

Diana. Iain, it was extra special to hear your 

lovely deep voice –Johnny Cash suits you! 

With it being Māori language week, singing 

Diana in Te Reo was fantastic, well done to 

you both! 

Accordion group – with Bernard on his 

keyboard and accordions played by Alison, 

Irene, Michael, Robin and Rose, there were 

lots of bright, breezy and rousing tunes 

including Blaze Away/Sunshine Of Your 

Smile, Wee Doch &Doris/I Love ALassie/Four 

Leaf Clover, Leave the Dishes/When You 

Wore aTulip/YankeeDoodle, Drovers Dream/ 

Click Go the Shears/John Browns Body and 

finishing with Dear Old Donegal/McNamara’s 

Band/IfYou’re Irish –the brackets all sounded 

great! 

Michael –played an enjoyable selection of 

tunes with avariety of rhythms. One was a 

tribute to the Queen called In aGolden Coach. 

This was followed with Biscaya, Once Upon a 

Time in the West, Let’s Do It, Brown Eyed Girl, 

Venus and Red Roses for You. 

Irene &Karen –Irene played her accordion 

with Karen on the piano and both ladies 

wore tartan to support their Scottish tunes of 

These Are My Mountains/Grannies Highland 

Hame/Song of The Clyde, Way Up in Clachan/ 

The Northern Lights of Aberdeen/Jock 

Mackay, and The Thistle of Scotland/No Awa 

Tae Bide Awa/ Keep Right on To The End of 

The Road 

Ann – dusting off her keyboard, Ann 

played sing-along favourites of King of the 

Road, Never My Love, Crazy, Always on My 

Mind and Stand by Your Man. There was lots 

of humming and swaying in the audience as 

they enjoyed the tunes. 

Skiffle group – this is a large group 

comprising of a variety of instruments and 

singers. They played Singing the Blues, 

Walking’ In the Sunshine, Ain’t We Got Fun, 

Sioux City Sue, Good Luck Charm and I’m 

going to Knock on Your Door. 

Thank you to everyone for agreat night’s 

entertainment and to Rose for her organising. 

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship 

Club 

President Merv welcomed 67 members to 

the meeting and received seven apologies. 

The members then stood for a moments 

silence inremembrance of the passing of Her 

Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and also our 

member Maurice Wilson. President Merv then 

welcomed a visitor, Dave Ansell to the 

meeting. Carl Ruddenklau mentioned that 

President of Friendship NZ, Warren Jeffs has 

been nominated as Northern South Island 

District Councillor for afurther year. President 

Merv then inducted Don Prouting to the club 

who was introduced byMeredith Lowe. 

Our mini speaker, Ron Winchester, spoke 

about writing abook on his family history. His 

great great grandparents arrived in NZ from 

Northern Ireland in 1874 with 3 children. 2 

others died on the way out. They established 

themselves in the Leeston area. Ron, the 

youngest of 6boys went to school there then 

on to Southbridge District High School. He 

worked atFarmers Co-op 

after leaving school, then travelled to 

London byboat and looking up relatives in 

Ireland. He hitch-hiked round the continent 

extensively, ending up at one point in hospital, 

and stealing out one night when he couldn't 

pay the bill. 

Eventually he came home, very sick with 

hepatitis and broke. But he had avaluable car 

that he had imported from England which he 

sold to buy an 

engagement ring and 175 acres of land to 

start farming. Heeventually bought afarm in 

Coldstream. Ron and his wife are now retired 

to Ashburton. 

After morning tea, Ken Borlandintroduced 

Wendy Suttie who was dressed in her official 

uniform as an umpire at the Commonwelth 

Games in Birmingham in August this year. She 

was one of two who were selected from NZ. 

The opening ceremony was something to be 

remembered, especially when the crowd sang 

the National Anthem. The bowling greens 

were about 40 minutes walk away from their 

accommodationinBirmingham and when their 

bus failed to take them there the decided to 

walk. They did this for a few days until 

eventually the bus did turn up. She was very 

impressed with the friendliness of the competitors 

towards each other and the way the 

games were run. She passed around some 

memento's of her trip, including a 

mascot, an engraved bowling jack and a 

medal that each official received. After replying 

to questions from the floor she was 

presented with agift and thanked by President 

Merv. The meeting was closedwith the singing 

of the National Anthem. 

Ashburton Bowling Club 

Ashburton Bowling Club wishes all our 

Members and readers an enjoyable 2022/23 

bowling season. We will keep you informed of 

much of the action and the results of our 

members on the bowling green, both home 

and away. 

Preceding our official opening day on the 

24th, members had already been in action and 

showinggood form. On the 16th at the MSA in 

the first Friday Triples competition, sponsored 

by Skip2It, acomposite team including Ashburton’s 

MHill and PCollins, came 1st with 3 

wins, 17 ends, 39 points, and in 4th place with 

3wins, 11 ends, 26 points, were Ashburton’s 

DKinvig, DPrendergast, PQuinn. On the 18th 

in the Peters Cup, also at the MSA, Ashburton’s 

team of MHill, MAnderson, JKewish, L 

Spargo came 4th with 3wins, 21 ends, 49 

points. Well played everyone! 

Saturday, 24th September –our Opening 

Day! Overcast, not abreath of wind and Very 

Cold! Our number filled 8rinks of the lower 

green, the majority being triples and play 

proceeded non-stop until the afternoon tea 

bell was rung. So no winners, no losers! The 

green was excellent, and along with the wellmanicured 

surrounds, the place looked aright 

picture! Thank you to everyone involved! 

The atmosphere was great amongst the 

members, and we were joined by our Mayor 

and his wife, (no electioneering mind!) along 

with the ADC’s CEO and his wife. Messrs 

Brown and Riach did the honours to start the 

season off and our flag was flown at half-mast 

in respect of our dearly departed Queen 

Elizabeth 11. 

Our 2021/22 season prize giving was held 

after tea and congratulations go to all the 

trophy winners. 

Ashburton ladies get under way with their 

programme of drawn and championship 

matchesonTuesday and Thursday this week. 

Ladies drawn triples (3 games) on Tuesday 

and Ladies championship triples will begin on 

Thursday, both starting at 9.30 am. The Club’s 

rollover Saturday triples will begin on the 1st 

October at1.15 pm. 

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club 

Our club days are still getting plenty of 

support, especially on aTuesday when we 

play a social competition as well as social 

games with some playing just 2rounds. 

Meantime some of our competitive members 

have been busy taking part in other 

tournaments. In the Otago Doubles Mark 

Richardson and partner were runners up in the 

Championship, and Richard Browne and 

partner finished third = along with Stephen 

Fitzgerald and partner. Bruno Falco and 

partner won the Consolante, and Nicky Foden 

and Partner were third in this section. Neville 

Bensdorp and partner won the Plate with 

Karen Bensdorp and Karen Stephen being 

Runners up. 

We also did well in the Te Waipounamu 

Doublesand this was won by Bruno Falco and 

partner. Richard Browne and Karen Bensdorp 

were Runners up. Nicky Foden and partner 

finished third in the Consolation. Stephen 

Fitzgerald and partner won the Plate. Well 

done all of you. 

We hosted the fourth and final round of the 

Interclub which is played between Ascot, 

Ashburton, Christchurch and Papanui. While 

we didn't win overall we did have two of the 

days where we were top scorers. Something 

to be proud of against such tough competition. 

It was great to see so many of our players 

taking part over the four days. They all did well. 

We are still playing Tuesday, Thursday, 

and Saturday, and are welcome to join us at 1 

pm where we will set you up with boules and 

tuition. 

Ashburton Toastmasters 

Spring was in the air and it was the 

Toastmaster of the day’s backgroundtheme at 

this recent meeting. Jamie led the night’s 

agenda and introduced the cultural share 

speaker, Coby. 

Coby spoke about the immensely popular 

pastime of cycling in Holland. For acountry 

about the size of the Canterbury region, there 

are approximately 22 million bicycles. Cyclists 

use awell-planned infrastructure that makes 

cycling an easy activity. Cycling seemed an 

appropriate recreational pursuit with spring 

flourishing. 

The first main speech of the evening was 

David with ‘Culture shock lessons from 

VOTE 

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regional council 

ecan.govt.nz/elections 

Taiwan.’ David drew on his 10 plus years of 

living experience in Taiwanto paint apicture of 

asociety with differing approaches to social 

welfare, elderly care, military, and health 

systems. The initial phase of his speech 

focused on different perspectives one progresses 

through from the thrill of being 

somewhere new to noticing things that are not 

in favour. 

Matt’s speech entitled ‘Making ameal out 

of your next speech’ compared the planning 

and preparation of a short speech to the 

making of a fine dining meal. He said the 

ingredients were a suitable subject and 

purposeofthe speech. The recipe and method 

were the structure commonly known as the 

introduction, body, and conclusion. The garnish 

being the effective use of gestures and 

props. 

The next meeting will be held on 28 

September 2022 and will be aspecial one with 

acontest being staged. The contest will focus 

on events such as Table Topics and humorous 

speeches. Guests and visitors are most 

welcome. Our fortnightly meetings start at 7:30 

pm in the Doris Linton Lounge, RSA Ashburton. 

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Break from rural banking for Black Fern 

BlackFernforwardGeorgia 

Ponsonby is temporarily 

parking arural banking career 

to concentrate on thelooming 

Rugby World Cup. 

The Canterbury 

representative is oneofthree 

hookersnamed in the 32player 

squad to competeinthe World 

Cup at home in New Zealand 

next weekend. She was one of 

two Black Fernstovisit 

Methven in July as part of the 

Heartland Rugby Festival, 

along with the Womens Rugby 

World Cup. 

Fresh outofLincoln 

University, she gotapass from 

coach WayneSmithtoattend 

last week’sgraduation 

ceremony beforeflying back for 

the test againstJapan. 

Theevent was held after the 

May ceremony was postponed 

becauseofCovid19 

interruptions. 

After completing abachelor 

of land and property 

management degree,she 

secured aplace in theASB 

FutureMe Rural Banking 

Graduateprogramme as well as 

gettingafull timecontractwith 

the Black Ferns. 

Untillately, she’s managed to 

fit herbankingworkona 

Wednesday,her only day off 

from training with thenational 

women’s rugby team. 

The22yearold said she 

wouldn’t have been ableto 

Black Ferns Amy Rule, left, and Georgia Ponsonby in Methven with Under 15s rugby player Chloe 

Graham, of Ashburton, and the Women's Rugby World Cup. 

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS 

juggle everything without the 

supportofthe bank, which 

understood her rugby 

commitments. 

‘‘I won’t go in to the office for 

the nexteight weeksand 

they’vebeenreally good about 

it. I’mnot sure what next year 

willholdasonceaweekis 

prettyhard, but we will hold 

that conversation later andI’m 

fortunateto still be growing 

myself outsideofrugby.’’ 

Rugby had beenthe focusfor 

the entire year towards helping 

NewZealandwin aWorld Cup 

on homesoil. 

Her goals include along 

career in theblack jersey, to be 

aruralmanager forthe bank 

and to eventually earn a 

valuation certificate. 

She grewuponasheep and 

beef high country station near 

Taihape in the central North 

Island, and was drawn south 

because of sporting 

opportunities. 

‘‘I boarded at FeildingHigh 

School beforedeciding to come 

down to Lincoln purely because 

oneofmyfriendstold me I 

should. Uni didn'treally 

interest me until then but I 

applied for the Lincoln rugby 

scholarship and gotit, which 

helped me make up my mind.’’ 

Initially she started off doing 

abachelor of commerce in 

agriculture degree but switched 

after the first semester toarural 

valuation degree. 

The front rower debuted for 

Manawatu in 2017 while still at 

school before joining the 

Canterbury team andmaking 

her Black Ferns debut off the 

bench againstFrance in 2021. 

Previously aNo8,she was 

told to change to thehooking 

role if she wanted to becomea 

Black Fern. That advice has 

paid off and, after initial 

reservations aboutbeinginthe 

front row in ascrum,she now 

loves scrummaging. 

Also formerLincoln 

Universitystudents in the 

World Cupsquad areKendra 

Cocksedge, Alana Bremner and 

AmyRule. 

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HOME OWNER 

“I’m interested in knowing what myhome is 

worth.” 

ShirleyFitzgerald 

027 220 1528 shirley.fitzgerald@raywhite.com 

SHIRLEY FITZGERALD 

“I’d love tohelp with that. Let’s organise a 

time to meet soIcan prepare a free no 

obligation market appraisal on your home.” 

36 McMillan Street 

Methven 

Methven•Ashburton •Tinwald 

rwashburton.co.nz •03303 3032 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)


374 WRIGHTS ROAD 5 2 3 

DUNSANDEL -LIFESTYLE DIY DREAM 

O/plan, 4living/lounges, 5bdrms, 2bthrms 

entertainment area, 4bay shed.This lifestyle 

block has huge potential with ample space 

&opportunity to renovate at your leisure. 4ha 

been leased by afarmer, with land in good 

condition. Lots of potential to develop into a 

premium property. Offers Over $729,000 

View 

By Appointment 

ljhooker.co.nz/7YHYK 

Agent 

Julie Srhoy 021 354 885 

26 KAWAU CRESCENT 3 1 1 

BROMLEY, CHRISTCHURCH 

Fantastic Home! Ready for your own stamp 

of style! Jump on the property ladder, 

whether it’s your 1st or 2nd home for an 

investment. 3 dble bdrms, generous size 

living, woodburner with wetback, sleep out, 

single garage with an attached workshop in 

aquiet settled street. Offers Over $449,000 

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ljhooker.co.nz/80HYK 

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 upto6. BEO 

$689,000 

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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 

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ljhooker.co.nz/6ZHYK 

Agent 


3ALFORD FOREST 3 1 1 

SETTLEMENT ROAD, METHVEN 

O/P kitchen/dining/lounge, 3bdrms, prestine 

drinking water from mountain, adjacent 

to Council parkland, organic fruits/trees, 

glasshouses. Solid brick home with cosy fire. 

This rare country property on alarge section 

is only 12min to Methven &9min to Mt bike 

park. Buyer Enquiry Over $560,000 

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ljhooker.co.nz/7WHYK 

Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885 | 


129 MAIN STREET, METHVEN 

PREMIUM LOCATION CAFE/RESTAURANT 

Opportunity here to start your own Cafe 

at an affordable price, on the Main Street 

on Methven! Entry level only cost of plant 

&chattels. Commerical Lease 9years left. 

Approved for 50 chairs. Put your own touch 

on the premises &it’s ready to go! 

Price by Negotiation. 

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Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885 | 


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 

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ljhooker.co.nz/7NHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

Do you have acommunity event coming up? 

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5ROSEDALE LANE |NEWLAND 

OUALITY LIFESTYLE SECTION 

Private lifestyle section situated in adesirable 

location amongst new housing. Build the 

home of your dreams, fully fenced & shelter 

belt. Lifestyle sections like this do not come 

along often. Temporary power supply,Town 

water, & Fibre at the gateway. Up to 1000 

litres per day. BIR PBN $330,000 -$380,000 

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ljhooker.co.nz/7QHYK 

Agent 


Give us acall today 0800 554 274 

if you wish to discuss further! 

Julie Srhoy 

Sales &Listings 

021 354 885 

Manu Otene 

Sales &Listings 

022 308 6885 

LJ Hooker Ashburton: When you know, you know | Phone 0800 554 274 | Visit www.ashburton.ljhooker.co.nz 

Robertson Real Estate Limited MREINZ - Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 *Sources: Ashburton District Council, Property Guru, Vendor Report, Property Management Company

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

NEW LISTING 

ALLENTON 38 Alford Forest Road 

Investment!! OrAStep Onto The Property Ladder! 

Don't miss this opportunity to grow yourinvestment 

portfolio, or to take that first step on the propertyladder. 

Spacious and charmingthree bedroomhome in popular 

Allenton location. Good sized section close to amenities 

and schools. Single garage and plentyofstorage, open 

plan kitchen/dining, separateloungeand asunroom. 

$425,000 

VIEW 

10.00-10.30am,Saturday 1&8October 

Deb Roberts 

M 021 0752 180 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH36649 

Congratulations Stephen Watson 

Seventhonthe TopTen Sales Ladder 

If youwouldliketobepartofStephens success,call him today 

to see whatyour property is worthinthe current market. 

OPEN HOME 

Stephen Watson 

Residential Sales Consultant 

M 027 433 9695 

E stephen.watson@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz 

PGGWrightsonReal EstateLimited,licensed underthe REAA2008. 

Helping grow the country 

NETHERBY 35 Davis Crescent 

Modernised &Affordable 

This solid red brickerhas been recently painted 

throughout. Modern kitchen &bathroom log burnerand 

gas hot water.Family size section with plenty of off-street 

parking and adouble garage.Close to all amenities. This 

beauty will be popular, don't delay call today! 

ENQUIRIES OVER $429,000 

VIEW 

10.00-10.30am, Saturday 1October 


M 027 4339695 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH36583 

Welcome 

Mark Hanrahan 

to the Ashburton Real Estate Team. 

Mark has worked forPGG Wrightsonsince1994 in the areas 

of Grainand Seed,Retail,Finance, District Management and 

Key AccountManagement. 

He prideshimself on building andmaintaining lasting 

relationships with hislarge networkoffarmers and rural 

professionals. He hasathorough knowledge of the 

agricultural industryboth on-farmand in the service area. 

Mark is atrue localliving andworking in mid-Canterbury. 

ContactMarkanytime to discussyour real estate 

requirements. 

MarkHanrahan 

Rural &Lifestyle Sales Consultant 

M 027 432 4028 

E markh@pggwrightson.co.nz 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008 

191 Burnett Street & 

447West Street 

Phone:03308 6173 

ashburton@pggwre.co.nz 

www.pggwre.co.nz 

Trevor Hurley 

Office Manager/Sales 

M027 543 5799 

Robin Ford 

Rural Sales 

M027 433 6883 


Lifestyle &Residential 

M027 433 9695 

TimGallagher 

Rural&Lifestyle Sales 

M027 801 2888 

Deborah Roberts 

Residential Sales 

M021 075 2180 

Dan vander Salm 

Rural &Lifestyle Sales 

M021 918 233 

Dannii May 

Residential Sales 

M021 0281 3310 

Sharon Muir 

Property Manager 

B03308 6173 

Tomoko Wright 

Lifestyle &Residential 

M021 124 6412 

Kelsi Tait 


B03308 6173 

elping growthe country 

Mark Hanrahan 

Rural Sales 

M027 432 4028 

Sue Prendergast 


B03308 6173 

PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensed under the REAA2008 

Helping grow the country

SATURDAY 1STOCTOBER 

71a Oxford Street,Ashburton 10:00-10:30am 2 1 1 AHB30392 

36 Reighton Drive,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 3 3 2 AHB30282 

7/42 Aitken Street,Ashburton 10:30-11:00am 2 1 1 AHB30342 

378 Burnett Street, Ashburton 11:00-11:30am 4 1 0 AHB30328 

5LilleyPlace, Methven 11:00-11:30am 4 2 1 MVN30044 

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

77 Beach Road, Ashburton 11:00-12:00pm 4 2 2 AHB30400 

6Mason Place, Ashburton 11:15-11:45am 3 2 2 AHB30249 

41 Redhaven Rise,Ashburton 11:30-12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB30362 

1Alford Street, Methven 11:30-12:00pm 3 1 2 MVN30039 

13 Walshs Road, Ashburton 12:00-12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB23043 

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

Open Home 

43 Glassworks Road, Ashburton 12:00-1:00pm 3 2 6 AHB30396 

24 Gordons Road, Ashburton 

5 2 2 

24 Gordons Road, Ashburton 1:30-2:30pm 5 2 2 AHB30395 

•2.0238 ha of country living (subdividable), with the 

convenience oftown close by 

•Large 5-bedroom, 2living, 2bathroom family home. 

•Open plan kitchen/dining/living plus aspacious 

separate lounge 

•Double garagewith enclosed workshop. Separate 

sleepout/storeroom. 

•Multi-purpose 120m2 shed with 3phase power, plus 

arange ofother farm buildings. 

SetDate of Sale 

closing 18 October 2022, at 

4:00pm (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday1:30 -2:30pm 

BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

Denise McPherson 

027 242 7677 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30395 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

Open Home 

6Mason Place, Ashburton 

Simply Gorgeous would have to be the most accurate 

waytodescribe this ElegantArchitectural draughtsman 

designed home.Built to an extremely high standard in 

1985 by Bradford Builders, there issomuch to admire. 

Located inAshburton’s Highly Desired Allenton surburb. 



SetDate of Sale 

closing 11 October 2022, at 


View 


3 2 2 

Armand vander Eik 

021 597 527 

Open Home 

71a Oxford Street, Ashburton 

2 1 1 

Open Home 

77 Beach Road East, Ashburton 

4 2 2 

*Modern kitchen, bathroom &laundry 

*New carpet throughout, blinds &drapes in lounge 

*Single Glazed wooden &aluminium windows/ 

ranchslider 

*Compliant Masport Log Burner until 2031 



ForSale 

Negotiable over$390,000 

View 

Saturday10:00 -10:30am 

Cheryl Fowler 

0274 612 614 

Spacious Double story family home, Featuring 2huge 

living rooms 

9770sqm land area sub dividable to 4000sqm with 

sewage &water at the gate. 

4luscious grass paddocks fully fenced with metal gates. 


Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

SetDateofSale 

closing 12 October2022, at 


View 


ChrissyMilne 

027 290 6606 

Kim Miller 

Sales Consultant 

027 236 8627 

Denise Russell 


027 432 9717 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 

Cheryl Fowler 


027 461 2614 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

ShirleyFitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Carey VonLubke 


027 697 6948 

Armand vander Eik 


021 597 527 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Mike Grant ncre 


021 272 0202 

BruceMcPherson 


027 438 4250 

Denise McPherson 


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 

rwashburton.co.nz 

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

NEW LISTING 

Allenton 83 Oak Grove 

When charactercounts 

Flawless character,considerate enhancements and supreme space are at the forefront of this superbly appointedresidence 

in the heart of Ashburton. Builtin1936and featuring twoheritagetreesatits entrance,this 2,150sqm(more or less) property 

epitomisestraditional luxury. Stackedwithcharacter, the refreshedexteriorpartners white weatherboards with ageless 

navy shutters, while along list of recentrenovationsaddsconsiderable moderncomforttothe home’sheritage design.Top 

floorskylights introduce ample sunlightupstairs,itishereyou’ll find the home’sfour bedrooms, with the masterenjoying the 

added luxury of awalk-inwardrobe andensuite. Completing the packageare practical storage options, aseparate office for 

home-based work, two single garages, acarport andawoodshed. 

This family homeissimply exceptional, andinterested buyers are instructedtoact quickly. 

bayleys.co.nz/5519459 

4 3 3 1 2 

Deadline Sale (unlesssoldprior) 12pm, Thu20Oct 2022 

View Sat 11.30am-12.15pm or by appointment 

Ray Knight 027434 0139 

ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz 

Emily Smith 027 222 4596 

emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD,BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008 

bayleys.co.nz

OPEN HOME 

Allenton 14 DavidsonStreet 

801sqm 3 2 1 2 

Asking Price $589,000 

View Sat 11.30am-12.15pmorbyappointment 

Mick Hydes 027437 9696 

mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz 

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

Realistic and motivated vendors 

Ourvendors have purchased, so don't miss the opportunity to takeupresidence in this sought-afterarea. Located on 

aquiet street with AllentonPrimary andAshburtonCollege close by; the homehas beenwellmaintained, recently 

recarpeted andanew logburner is ready to be installed. Comprising threedouble bedrooms, bathroom, 

kitchen/dining,two living areas plusanoffice nook. Featuring established gardens on an 801sqm (more or less) 

section, an outdoor/BBQarea, adouble garage andgoodoff-street parking, this property has wideappeal. Act 

swiftly onthis one,contactthe agent to view or formore information. 


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 4379696 

mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz 


Handy to town 

Built in 2013byDes MillarConstructionthis 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) 

sectiondownaprivate lane, justashortdrive or strollinto town, cafes, andagarden centre. Comprisingthree 

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. Thereisplentyofspace to add another garage or workshop as the section is mainlylawnwith some 

perimeter plantings. the opportunitieshereare endless and aquickturnaround is possible. 


Tinwald Tinwald WesterfieldMayfield Road 

4,000sqm 

PricebyNegotiation 

View by appointment 

Mike Preston 027430 7041 

mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 

Simon Sharpin 

027631 8087 

simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 


Westview-new beginnings 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Secure the dream nowand lockinyour slice of Ashburton'sexciting newsubdivision with 4,000sqm plus sections. 

Situated in Tinwald, Westviewsections offerthe opportunity to enjoy thebenefitsofcountry livingwithtown 

amenitiesand entertainmentright on your doorstep. With uninterruptedcountryside andmountainvistas, making 

Westview your home promises an enviablelifestyleencompassing the bestoftown and country. Section sizes 

4,000sqm plus (moreorless) with prices startingfrom $315,000. 



132Burnett Street 


92 East Street 

909sqm 

207sqm 

Price by Negotiation 


Ray Knight 

027 434 0139 


WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD,BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

Ashburton office building 

• Recentlyrefurbishedand extension added in 2013 

• Occupy or tenantand enjoy the returns 

• NBS rating of 67% 

• Vendors arewilling to entertainoptions of alease 


For Sale offers invited over $118,000 +GST (if any) 


Ray Knight 

027 434 0139 


WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

Vacant commercialland 

Offers invitedover Rateable Valueplus GST (if any) 

• 207sqm (moreorless)freeholdtitle 

• AccessavailablefromEastStreet andDobson Street 

• Suitablefor awide range of buyers 


bayleys.co.nz

OPEN HOME 

Methven 

16 Mt HardingRoad 

OPEN HOME 

Methven 

34A Spaxton Street 

4,078sqm 4 1 3 2 

362sqm 2 1 1 2 

DeadlineSale (unlesssoldprior) 2pm, Thu6Oct2022 

View Sun 1.30-2pm or by appointment 

Fee Ensor 021 705 014 

fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu13Oct 2022 

View Sun 10.30-11amorbyappointment 

Fee Ensor 021 705014 


WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHE REA ACT 2008 

Why build?Your dream home could 

already exist 

Prepare to be delightedwhen stepping into this 

architecturally designed home,with four bedrooms 

and three bathrooms.Lessthan threeyearsold, and 

located on a4,078sqm (moreorless) sectioninthe 

exclusive Thymestreamdevelopment in Methven, 

NewZealand. Our vendors aredownsizing, and have 

meticulously presented their much-loved property. 

Without doubt, this highcalibrehome is builtfor 

longevity, with ahighstandard of functionalityas 


Aserious contender 

Tucked away from the street for peaceand privacy, 

thismodern two-bedroom127sqm brick home is 

presentedonalow maintenance362sqm(more or 

less) fenced section. Offering comfort, practicality and 

convenience, this property is ready andwaiting for 

new owners. The open plan living, dining, andkitchen 

area look out onto aprivate, sun-soaked,patio and 

easy-care section with raised garden beds readytoget 

aveggiegarden flourishing. 


OPEN HOME 

Methven 

12CCarrStreet 

Methven 

83 BarkersRoad 

2 1 

832sqm 3 2 2 2 

For Sale offers invited over $290,000 

View Sun 11.30am-12pmorbyappointment 

Fee Ensor 021705 014 


Asking Price $795,000 


Fee Ensor 021 705014 



WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHE REAACT 2008 

Nest or invest 

Premium property, premium location 

Here is your chance to acquire yourown two-bedroom 

alpine chalet in the picturesque villageofMethven.This 

cottage has been thoughtfullyrefreshed throughout, 

boasting amodernised bathroom, paint job and new 

carpet. Heatedbyboth alog burner and heat pump, 

compact and low maintenance, this is the perfect lock 

and leave opportunity forthe holidaymaker, 

professional couple, or investor. 


Escape to yourown private oasis in Camrose, Methven. 

This immaculately presented three bedroom home is 

perfectly positioned on aquietrear section with the 

sun and mountainviewstaken into thoughtful 

consideration. The outdoor area is also situated near a 

protectedreserve. 

Conveniently locatedwithin ashort distanceofthe 

towncentre, local schools andamenities. 


Methven 

7Burbank Place 

Methven 

13 Westward Way 

658sqm 3 1 2 2 

4,001sqm 

Artist's impression 

Price on Application 


RosaDekker 0274 655 387 

rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz 


For Sale offers invited over $449,000 


FeeEnsor 021705 014 


WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHE REAACT 2008 

Brand new, modern and convenient 

Corker lifestyle location 

Artist's impression 

Set amidst Camrose Estatejustashortstroll from 

Methven town centre andOpuke ThermalPools,this 

brand-new home currently under construction offers 

an exceptional lifestyle.Designed by Detail 

Consultancywithaview to efficient and easy living, 

indoor andoutdoorliving bask in anorth-facing 

aspect. 

With an impressivecontemporarystreet frontage, a 

modernmix of shadowcladdingand cedar guides 

visitorstothe frontentrance. 


For those seeking arural outlookwith the convenience 

of town, chances areyou will be captivated by this 

4,001sqm(more or less) lifestyle section withinthe 

sought-after KakarikiViewdevelopment, located 

adjacent tothe Methven Golf Course. 

Maximise thisopportunity andbuild your new home in 

asetting thatboasts extensive viewsofthe Southern 

Alps andissurrounded by thebest of Canterburys 

outdoor recreational activities. 


Windwhistle 

15 TheRowans 

Windwhistle 

Lot 38/623 Coleridge Road 

3,502sqm 

546sqm 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Price Indication $250,000 


Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 



For Sale offers invited over $249,000 


Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 


WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHE REA ACT 2008 

Owners wantaction 

Sliceofparadise 

On offerisLot15The Rowans, asuperbly positioned 

3,502sqm(more or less) sectionset against the 

magnificent backdrop of Mt Hutt and rural Canterbury. 

It offers an amazing opportunity to build your dream 

homeorholiday house surrounded by allthe natural 

beauty Canterbury is known for-this is one not to be 

missed. TerraceDownsisaworld-renowned resort 

located only ashort hour'sdrive from the Christchurch 

international airport. 

On offer is Lot 38 Tussock Lane, aquiet,peacefuland 

private part of TerraceDowns Resort, situated 

overlookingthe fifth fairway and has thefourthgreen 

on your doorstep. This 546sqm (more or less) section 

in the heart of an alpine paradise has mountainsviews 

and thebonus of mature trees surrounding forshelter. 

Terrace Downsisaworld-renowned resortlocated 

only ashort hour drive fromthe Christchurch 

international airport. 



bayleys.co.nz

OPEN HOME l 10.00am -10.30am 



236 Dobson Street, 

Hampstead 

•Three bedroomsplus fourth or office 

•New kitchen and updatedbathroom 

•6car garaging 

•Swimming pool, huge carportfor 

caravan/camper 

18 Elizabeth Avenue, 

Rakaia 

•Recently renovated with new carpets, 

vinyls and paint 

•Sunny, three bedroom home 

•Heatpump and diesel firefor warmth 

•Double garage,large backyard on 

1012sqm section 

3Bowen Street, 

Rakaia 

•3double bedrooms 

•Beautiful rimu throughout 

•Log burner and 2xheatpumps 

•Established 1012sqm section located 

on the westside of Rakaia 

6Carters Road, 

Allenton 

•Three bedrooms 

•Two bathrooms, onebeing an en suite 

off the master 

•Tiled showers 

•Double garage internal access 

DeadlineSale 2pm 

12th October2022 

DebbieBoon 

027 448 4006 

EnquiriesOver 

$490,000 

Roberta Counsell 

027 228 7843 

Enquiries Over 

$545,000 


027 228 7843 

$650,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 22813 


Allenton 

59A Grigg Street, 

Allenton 

89 EtonStreet, 

Hampstead 

8Carters Road,Allenton, 


•Great location 

•Main bathroom with vanityand tiled 

shower 

•Open plan kitchen 

•3bedrooms 

•Open plan living and kitchen 

•Great borough location 

•Three double bedrooms 

•Main bathrooms plus an en suite 

•Fivebedrooms 

•Two bathrooms 

•Good sized sunnylounge 

•Agood sized family section 

•Three spaciousbedrooms 

•Double garage with internal access 

•Ensuitewith tiled shower 

•157.5sqm homeona450sqm section 

$650,000 


027 228 7843 

Enquiries invited over 

$665,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 22813 


$468,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

$684,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

139B Allens Road, 


96A Thomson Street, 



Allenton 

15 JagWay, 


•Three bedrooms, master with an 

en suite 

•Open plan kitchen, dining and living 

area 

•Tiled bathroomsand loadsofstorage! 

•Single garage with internal access 

•Three bedrooms 

•Two bathrooms one being an en suite 

•Open plan kitchen, dining and living 

•Single internal access garage 

•Brand new spec house! 

•Three bedroomsand twobathrooms 

•Ensuiteinthe master 

•Double garage with internal access 

•Four double bedrooms 

•Double garage,internal access 

•Two living areas 

•Open plan kitchen and dining 

$614,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

EnquiriesOver 

$599,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

$668,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 


$890,000 

Mark Williams 

027 442 2281 

2509089


The new normal 

People aged50and over are 

eligible for their second covid 

booster dose, sixmonths after 

their firstbooster,according to 

health officials. 

As casenumbersand 

hospitalisations begin to 

decline, and the days become 

warmer, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha 

Canterbury was offering atimely 

reminderthat Covid19 doesn’t 

rely on cold conditions to 

spread. 

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha 

Canterbury senior responsible 

officer for winter planning 

BeckyHickmott said being up to 

date with vaccinations is as 

important now as ever, because 

we know Covid19 is goingto 

become our new normal. 

“Across the Waitaha 

Canterbury health system,there 

is aconcerted effort underway 

by community health providers 

to increase vaccinations, 

specifically in areasofthe 

community with lower rates.” 

Covidvaccination ratesvaried 

depending on eligibility. 

While primary vaccination 

rates were high, only three 

quarters of the community (76%) 

had maintained their protection 

through abooster, and only 10% 

of those eligible for asecond 

booster have takenthe 

opportunity. 

Tamariki vaccinationrates 

varied between 2640% across 

the region. 

“Vaccination clinics are 

actually scaling up again to offer 

Covid19boosters, with 

additional pharmacies and 

general practices joiningthe 

vaccination programmeeach 

TRADE &SERVICES 

ACTIVE MAINTENANCE - 

HEATPUMP maintenance, 

installation and repairs. 

HRV filter replacement. 

GUTTER CLEANING for 

single storey homes and 

GENERAL HANDYMAN 

work. Phone Steven on 021 

483 376 

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. 

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. 

CHIMNEY Sweeping. 

Includes full firebox inspection 

and internal flue 

camera inspection. An 

inspection report can be 

issued on completion. Call 

Allan on 027 209 5026. 

COMPUTER Help - need 

personalised help with 

computer programs, 

backups? Trouble with your 

PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, 

Internet, printer or internet/ 

electronic stuff. Call Frank 

021 120 9292 

week,” she said. 

“We are focusing our efforts to 

ensurethat vaccinations are 

easily accessible by everyone. 

We work closely with Māori, 

Pasifika, migrant and disability 

health providers to support 

culturally appropriate and 

accessiblevaccination services 

across the region.” 

Some of the greatest successes 

of the local vaccination 

programmehad been mobile 

clinics. 

These targeted clinics reach 

small groups that might not 

otherwise have travelled to a 

vaccination centre,supporting 

communities to protect 

themselves andeach other. 

“It’s about going thatstep 

furthertoensure culturally 

appropriate accessibility to 

vaccinations. 

‘‘Taking awhanaungatanga 

approach, demonstrating 

manaakitanga, and taking teams 

of vaccinators to where the need 

is,” she said. 

She said everyoneaged 50 and 

over was now eligible for their 

second booster dose six months 

after their firstbooster, or for 

those who havehad covid, three 

months after testing positive. 

“Wewill continue to focus on 

these vaccinations so that our 

community is prepared for the 

inevitable next wave of Covid 

19,and to raise all vaccination 

rates for general community 

health,” she said. 

People can find their nearest 

vaccination clinic online at 

bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling 

the Covid19Vaccination 

Healthline on 0800 28 29 26. 


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 ASSISTANCE 

- For all repairs, sales, 

training, setup of wireless - 

networks, spyware 

cleanup. On-site day or 

evening. Low fees. Call 

Robin Johnstone, Networks 

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd. 03 

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. 

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication, 

farm equipment 

service and maintenance, 

WOF repairs, machining 

and welding. Odd jobs a 

speciality. Mobile workshop. 

Can Collect. Phone 

Malcolm 0274 754 241. 

FIRE Extinguisher sales and 

servicing. On farm/ 

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

boats/caravans etc. Phone 

Mack at Doors and More on 

027 396 0361. 

FLY control and spider 

proofing. For all your 

domestic and industrial 

pest control needs phone 

AJ Kerr at Ashburton Pest 

Control on 03 308 8147 or 

027 432 5447 


FURNITURE Removals. For 

all your household removal 

needs - urban, rural, lifestyle, 

office relocations - 

call Nudges Furniture 

Removals, phone 027 224 

0609. 

2493723 

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 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

2517173 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 


Plains Rotary 

LINSEED STRAW 

$7 per small bale or 

$40 mediumsquare, delivered. 

Harvested this year. 

Fordetails and ordering go to 

https://plainsrotary.org.nz/linseed-straw-order/ 

or phone Philip 0278 247 050 

FRESH Potatoes; Red Rascal 

and Agria $2.per kg, 

10kg bags for $15. Phone 

03 308 3195 or 027 531 

9103; 81 Elizabeth Street, 


SHEEP manure $8. bag. 3x3 

linseed straw at $35 abale, 

3x4 linseed at $40 abale. 

Call Ian 027 286 3697 or 

Dave 027 601 1426. A 

Hinds Lion Project. 


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 

HEATPUMPS and Ventilation 

Systems: Service, 

clean, repair and install. 

Please call Silvery 

Bauman, Ph 021 544 760. 

HOME-HANDYMAN/ 

Builder, specialising in 

Decking, Carports, Cladding 

restoration and Timber 

window repairs. General 

home-handyman work. 

Phone Lindsay 027 230 

0205. 

LAWNS? We mow them! No 

job too small. Call Les 

Smith, The Ground Up, for 

acompetitive quote. Phone 

027 840 020 or 03 308 

1500 

LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs. 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

bifold door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call Nigel at 

Doors and More on 027 516 

7104. 

FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER 

A NEW LOOK 

that lasts! 

Existing kitchens, doors, 

furniture &appliances 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2501817 

PAINTER for all your painting 

needs. No job too small, 

inside or outside. Professional, 

friendly service. 

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or 

027 200 1619. 

ROOF SERVICE -Moss and 

mold treatments, roof and 

gutter leak repairs, residential 

and commercial. For 

prompt service - call your 

local contractor - Tim on 

021 197 8128. 

SUN Control Window Tinting: 

Privacy, UV, glare, heat 

control for homes, offices 

and cars. Phone Craig 

Rogers 307 6347, www. 

windowtinter.co.nz Member 

of Master Tinters NZ. 

ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com 

2493801 

2505780 

MUSHROOM 

COMPOST 

Now is the time to dig in 

our topqualitymushroom 

compost to your vegetable 

garden. Ideal to replenish 

nutrients used by previous 

crops and improvethe soil 

structure. 

It also adds beneficial 

micro-organisms to 

thetired soil. 

$60 per cubic metre 

or $10 bag. 

Freedeliverywithin 

town boundary. 

Open 6daysaweek at 

our Tinwald yard, 

208 Maronan Road. 

Phone 021 129 8936 

2517344 

NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 


HEALTH &BEAUTY 


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HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTER HOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal 

hours please phone your general practiceteam, 

24/7, to speak with ahealth professional who 

will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor 

wheretogoifyou need urgentcare. 

If youdon’t have aregular general practice, 

call any GPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephone health advice. 

All non-residents and visa holders please bring your 

passporttoyour surgeryappointment. 

New Zealanders to bring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

Wises Pharmacy, CountdownComplex, 

East Street will be open on ... 

Saturday from 9am until 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until 1pm 

Public holidays from 10am until 1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open: 

MondaytoFriday, 9am until 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

Forfree24hour Telephone Health Advice 

Phone the Healthline on 0800 611 116 

Brought 

toyouby 

CountdownComplex, East Street, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 308 6733 Fax: 03 308 6755 

SITUATIONS VACANT

CLASSIFIEDS 



SELL 

FOUR Fishing Rods, complete 

with reels. Good condition. 

Large quantity of 

hooks, lures, sinkers. Fish 

landing net. Large Whitebait 

net. Phone Bill 027 616 

0285. 

LPG REFILLS 

9kg cylinders 

$28.50 

Anysizecylinder filled 

17 Grey St,Ashburton 

Phone 307 2707 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

2493763 

2517932 

OLD brass fire extinguisher. 

Large gun safe. Heaps of 

gun books and magazines. 

Electric chainsaw. Old 

Popular Mechanics magazines. 

Phone 021 140 

1392. 

SUNDAY 2nd October. 

Tancred Street, Signs out 

from 9am -12noon. 

WANTED TO BUY 

ASHBURTON Scrap Metal 

Recyclers buy heavy metal 

etc. Free light-grade metal 

in-yard dumping 9am-5pm 

weekdays. 117 Alford Forest 

Rd, (behind 

PlaceMakers). Phone 03 

308 8033 or 027 249 6625. 

TO LET 

Office Space To Let 

Generous Office/ 

Therapyspace. 

Quiet residential 

location. 

6x6metres. 

Enquiries and 

viewing welcome. 

Call 027444 7633 

2519009 

FOR LEASE 

STORAGE available, Ashburton. 

Self storage, variety 

of sizes. Phone Rainbow 

Storage 03 307 0401 or 

phone/text 021 554 570 

STORAGE 

Unit. 

Approximately 100m 2 .May 

suit builder etc. 3 phase 

power. Within town boundary. 

Phone 027 449 1871. 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

2375521 

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT 

Position Family StartPractitioner 

Location Ashburton, Canterbury 

Hours 40 perweek –permanentposition 

Are you driven to work to improve opportunities for positive 

outcomes for pepe, tamariki and families/whanau in the 

Ashburtonrohe? 

We arelooking foranenthusiastic Practitioner who has abackground of working 

with families/whanau in social services, health or educations sectors who 

wants to join our Team and assist us to deliver the Family Start service in Mid 

Canterbury. (Ashburton) 

Family Start isaHome Visiting service that focuses on supporting whanau who 

areexperiencing challenges or problems thatput at risk good health, education 

and social outcomes fortheir pepe/tamarikiinthe first fiveyears of life. Therole 

of the Family Start Practitioner is focused on supporting whanau to identify 

and use their existing strengths to address barriers that may be limiting their 

capacity toachieve the goals and outcomes they want for their pepe/tamariki 

and assisting whanau to access resourcesand services thatwill supportthem to 

achievetheir goals. 

Family Start Practitioners are atthe heart ofthe Family Start service, placing 

the safety, well-being and development ofpepe/tamariki atthe forefront as 

they work alongside whanau in their own homes to facilitate change. The key 

assessment and planning components of the Family Start service measures 

progress as whanau work towards safety, well-being, independence and selffulfilment. 

We arelooking foraPractitioner with demonstratedabilityto 

• build relationships by establishing rapport and trust with others –parents/ 

caregivers and tamarikiaswellascolleaguesand other professionals 

• use interpersonal communication skills to create understanding and influence 

others 

• take action to reduce/resolveconflict 

• act in ways thatreflectacommitmenttotheir colleagues and organisation 

• support planned approaches to change for the benefit of pepe, tamariki and 

their whanau 

• use networksinthe communitytoassist families/whanau 

• use their life experience together with professional training to accurately 

assess and address the needs of pepe,tamarikiand their families/whanau 

• planand manage their time efficiently and keep accurate records 

• workfromabicultural base and relate to clients within their cultural context 

• act with honestyand integrity 

• maintain ahigh standard of work, reflect ontheir own practice and seek to 

improve 

• maintain their motivation to achievewhatisexpected 

Family Startisdelivered by FamilyWorks, Presbyterian SupportSouth Canterbury. 

Family Works isamultidisciplinary team ofexperienced practitioners working 

together to provide supportand effective interventions to tamariki and whanau. 

Family Worksoffers Practitioners 

• Asupportiveteam environment 

• Ongoing professional developmentand training opportunities 

• Payment of costs associated with maintaining professional registration/ 

practicing certificate 

• Monthly paid external supervision sessions 

If youare passionate about working alongside families/whanau to provide asafe 

pathwayfor pepe,tamarikiand their whanau to achieve their goals,please apply 

online today www.southcanterbury.ps.org.nz/jobs. Orrequest an application 

form and position description from Family Works Ph: (03) 6885029 or phone 

Ph:(03)687 1123 email:Karen.mckenzie@pssc.co.nz 

Enquiries to Jennie Payne (FamilyStartTeam Leader) 

Ph:027 550 7108 or email jennie.payne@pssc.co.nz 

Applications close Monday24October 2022 

CALF REARER WANTED 

This drive-in calf rearing role is forapprox. 

3to4hours per day, feeding calves in the 

paddock and in the pens. 

Position could suit aparentofschool aged 

children as starttime in the morning 

could be made flexible. 

Position is forapprox.10weeks. 

Apply to n.l.stewart@farmside.co.nz or 

ph: 0273092608 


WE’LL HELP YOUR BUSINESS STAND OUT! 

Over 

16,065 

copies every 

week 

Call in and see us at 199 Burnett St, Ashburton, or phone Jann or Karen 

on (03) 308 7664 or email: office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

2518430 

SITUATIONS WANTED 

EXPERIENCED Carer, 

housekeeper, qualified 

cook. Available to come to 

your home. References 

available. Contact 

Christine, Phone 027 218 

0668. 

2IC Machine Operator 

We are searching for amotivated and enthusiastic 

person tobesecond-in-charge of operations at our 

Methven seed cleaning business. 

While prior seed cleaning experience would bea 

distinct advantage, the right attitude and ability to 

learn quickly is essential. 

As a family owned business, we enjoy a close 

relationship with our farmer-clients and apositive 

workingenvironment where your thoughts and ideas 

count. 

The position of 2IC is varied and challenging and 

would suit apractical and motivated person looking 

to further their career by taking on aposition with 

responsibility and autonomy. 

For more information please phone 

John McCaw 

0274 140 157 

john@mccawseeds.co.nz 

BEEF FINISHING FARM 

WORKER 

Do you enjoy working with cattle but don’t 

want tomilk cows? 

We are looking for atalented individual to 

join our Fairfield Farms team. We operate a 

2500ha mixed farming operation consisting of 

abeef finishing unit, mixed arable operation 

and wastewater farm used for cut and carry 

of grass and maize. 

Reporting tothe Farm Supervisors this role will 

provide an opportunity to work within our Beef 

finishing unit. 

This will Involve mixing and feeding rations 

through aKuhn mixer wagon, shifting stock, 

working with animals in yards, Irrigation, and 

general farm duties. 

We operate amodern fleet oftractors and 

equipment. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Attention to detail and take pride in 

completing tasks to ahigh standard 

• Stock and animal husbandry skills 

• Telehandler experience 

• Tractor operation experience including feed 

wagons. 

• Modern technology and GPS knowledge 

• Basic computer skills and record keeping 

• General farm maintenance skills 

• A can-do attitude 

• Initiative and the ability to operate 

independently 

• The ability tomulti-task and adapt to everchanging 

priorities 

• Basic pasture management skills 

• Ability towork autonomously In the 

supervisors absence 

In Return wecan offer: 

• A challenging but rewarding work 

environment 

• Opportunity for individual growth 

• Competitive starting remuneration rates 

depending on experience 

• Plus onFarm housing available ifrequired 

Applicants will need to be legally entitled 

to work permanently inNew Zealand. Ifthis 

sounds like the opportunity you have been 

looking for, please apply online now at https:// 

www.talleys.co.nz/job-openings and include 

acover letter and acopy ofyour CV, or 

alternately contact Craig Jackson on 

021 023 46603 


Engineering Positions Available 

Gray Engineering Solutions specialise in dairy, 

pumping, augers, land rollers, spiral pipe welding, 

general engineering and industrial fitting and 

maintenance. 

We have thefollowing positionsavailable: 

• Welders/Fabricators 

• Fitter &Turners 

Don’t be put off if you’re not trade-qualified, 

there ispotential to offer an apprenticeship for 

the right candidate who is looking for acareer in 

engineering. 

We are locally owned &operated, notwo days are 

the same, you’ll get to work both inthe workshop 

and on site, and we have agreat team. 

We offer flexibility, competitive rates, and great 

work environment. 

Interested? 

Send acurrentCVtoHayden Bonnington at 

hayden@engsolutions.co.nz or 

call 027 346 8173 to find out more. 

www.engsolutions.co.nz 

2519350 

Receptionist 

Full time receptionist wanted with good customer 

service and computer skills to work in agrowing 

dental practice. Experience preferred but not 

essential asfull on-the-job training will be given. 

Pleasesend your CVto: 

57oakgrovedental@gmail.com 

2519307



Job Vacancy 


Family EngagementSupportWorker 

Location: SaferMid CanterburyOffices, 


Hours of Work: 20hours per week 

Date Issued: September 2022 

Purpose: As part ofthe Government’s decision to 

increase the annual refugee quota, Ashburton was 

identified asone of five new settlement locations. 

The Refugee Settlement Support Service, Safer Mid 

Canterbury, is contracted to provide settlement 

supporttoformer refugees arriving forsettlementin 

Ashburton. Currently the former refugee community 

arefromAfghanistan. 

The Family Engagement Support Worker will work 

closely with former refugees currently settling in 

the Ashburtondistrict.The aimofthis role is to help 

empower, strengthen and support the wellbeing 

of former refugee families as they settle into their 

new lives in New Zealand. There are two strategic 

objectives of the Family Engagement Support 

Worker Role 

1) To set up and facilitate Former Refugee Support 

Groups 

2) To assist individuals and families with post 

settlement issues that might present once they 

have exited the Refugee Settlement Support 

Serviceafter 24 months. 

Skills and requirements of Family Engagement 

SupportWorker; 

- Professional ExperienceasGroup Facilitator 

- Experience, knowledge or a keen interest in 

Refugee or Cross-Cultural Work 

- Goodorganisational and recording skills 

- Ability tonetwork and build social connections 

and relationships 

- Experience working in social services would be an 

advantage 

- Enjoyworking in ateam 

This position is for 20hours per week, weoffer 

a supportive, flexible, family friendly work 

environmentwith greatworking conditions. 

To apply for this position please go to the Careers 

section of our website 

www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz to view the job 

description and download an application form. 

For further information, please contact Ani on 

03 308 1395 

Applicationsclose Friday21st October5.00 pm 

General Engineer 

We arelooking foranExperiencedGeneral 

Engineer to join our team. 

The Role will require you to use your 

engineering, welding and troubleshooting 

skills to produce solutions to help us keep 

our customers dairy sheds running. You will 

also be trained to use our purpose-built Mill. 

This role is ideal forsomeone who likes varietyand is 

happy totravel away from home from time to time. 

As an experienced engineer, you will already have 

engineering skills that can be used from day one. 

However, on-job training will be given to the 

successfulapplicant.We have astrongfocusoncareer 

developmentand promotion, so therewill be many 

opportunities to improveyour skills and knowledge. 

So, ifthis sounds like you please apply by sending 

us a cover letter about yourself and why you 

would fit this role and a copy of your CV to 

kyla.walklin@morrisonagri.co.nz 

Please note: weare not working to fixed closing 

datesand will startconsidering applications as they 

arereceived so we encourage youtoapply early. 

2518974 

2519455 

2518193 


Teacher Aide 

Part time,Fixed-termfor Term 4, 2022- 

this position could extend into 2023. 

Hours to be negotiated 

Term 4start-starting date to 

be negotiated 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Tina –Simply TheBest 

Thursday13th October8pm 

Adult $61.30* /Group 6+ $56.30* / 

Child $36* 

Getthe electrifying concertexperienceof 

Tina Turner with this full stage production 

brimming with Tina hits from the 60’s, 

70’s, 80’sand 90’s. Featuring the powerful 

raspyvocals and thrilling stage presentof 

Caroline Borole liveonour stage. 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Swan Lake –Royal Czech Ballet 

Wed2Nov,7-30pm, Adult $105* / 

Senior $95*/ Group 8+ $95* /Child $65* 

TheRoyal Czech Balletperform Swan 

Lake…the most lovedclassical ballet 

of them all.Thismasterpieceballet is 

presentedintwo acts and follows the 

original storyline.SwanLake is the love 

storyofPrinceSiegfried whofalls in love 

with the Odette. 


Therole requires someone who: 

• is able to work with low level learners and 

neurodiverse students. 

• has an understanding of differentiation between 

curriculum levels to support the teacher withtheir 

lesson plan; 

• has the confidence to enforce school policy and 

classexpectations. 

Patience and understanding are essential to this 

role as it involves working with ateam toprovide 

student support that enhances student learning 

and wellbeing. Other desirable qualities are being 

responsive toneeds, ability tobuild relationships 

and be able to usetheirinitiative. 

The successful applicant will have to undergo the 

police vetting procedure. Experience working in a 

secondaryschool would be an advantage. 

Interested candidates should send their CV and 

application form to college@mthutt.school.nz. 

Applications close on Fridaythe 14 October. 

Dancing Queen –AtributetoABBA 

Thu1Dec,8pm, Adult $61.30* / 

Group 6+ $56.30* /Child$36* 

Theworld’s premier liveABBA tributeisback 

by popular demand! 

Farfrombeing ‘just another cover band’, 

Dancing Queen: ATributeToABBA is afullscale 

concertproduction featuring more 

than twohours of fun, energetic musical 

performances with alivebacking band, 

replica costumes and theatrical lighting. 

ENTERTAINMENT 

TheFleetwood MacExperience–Running In TheShadows 

Fri16Dec,8pm, Adult $52* / 

Gold Card $40* /Child $30* 

Fleetwood Mac’ssongs arepartof 

international music history. Now, the 

internationally acclaimed TheAustralian 

Fleetwood MacShow“Running In The 

Shadows”payshomage to the superstar 

band.The six-piecerock band explore 

Fleetwood Mac’sextensiveback catalogue, 

covering the best of Fleetwood Mac’scareer. 

03 307 2010 211A Wills Street, Ashburton 7700 

admin@ateventcentre.co.nz 

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FIREWOOD 

FIREWOOD 

OFFCUTS 

$140 per cord 

GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$120 per cord 

SCREENED 

SLABWOOD 

$150 per cord 

3CORD GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$350 per cord 

C.O.D. in town 

Adams Sawmill 

Malcolm McDowell Rd 

Phone 

308-3595 

GRAZING 

*Servicefees apply 

2508456 

GRAZING Wanted. Please 

contact Bess 027 342 

8412. 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

THE JACKSON’SBISTROOPEN THUR &SAT EVENINGS 

Courtesy van 

runs every 

Thursday, Friday 

and Saturday 

from 4pm 

Join the RSA (the friendly club) 

12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 7175 

Members, guests and affiliates all welcome 

MEETINGS 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

MEETINGS 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

This will be heldonThursday 13 October 

at 7.30pm in the VarietyTheatreRooms, 

212 Wills Street,Ashburton. 

MethvenAged Person WelfareAssoc. Inc. 

(OperatorofMethvenHouse) 

Annual General Meeting 

Monday 10thOctober 2022at7.00pm 

AllSaintsAnglicanChurch 

Members willbepostedanagenda 

Annual financial reportswill be 

available at the AGM. 

Apologies forthe AGMto 

Lynley Pluck- officeadmin@methvenhouse.co.nz 

or phone03302 8528 ext3 

New SocietyMembers would be very welcome- 

Subs are$10 

2517794 

The Annual General Meengs of 

IHC Ashburton Associaon and 

Community Properes Ashburton Inc. 

will be held on Tuesday 18 October2022 

at Idea Services, 

21 Archibald St, Ashburton, 

at 7.30pm 

Supper to follow 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

CLOSE OF ENTRIES FOR 

ASHBURTONA&PSHOW 

Entries close on 30 September 2022 other than 

Showjumping,and those classes that 

can be enteredonthe day. 

Theadministratorwill be in the lounge under the 

grandstand at the showgrounds next 

Thursday29th September from 1pm-4pm and then 

on Friday 30th September 9.00am to 4pm. 

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PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

AshburtonDistrict 

FARMER’S MARKET 

MARKET OPENS ... 

SATURDAY 1OCTOBER 2022 

9am to 12.30pm, West Street carpark 

HEAPS of fresh produce, preserves, 

plants, eggs,walnuts,potatoes,fish, 

asparagus,honey,sausages,lavender,cheese, 

yoghurt, succulents,liquorice, 

hot South African food. 

PLUS sausage rolls,coffee and hot chocolate. 

Bread etc. available from October 8 

Stall enquiries,phone Judith 308 5678 

OUT OF ZONE 

ENROLMENTSFOR 2023 

At Hinds School we focus on bringing learning to life 

through exploring,empowering and challenging our 

students. Asaschool we pride ourselves on knowing 

our learners and shaping education and learning 

programmes to bestsupportour students. Aspecial 

feature ofour rural school is the year 1-8 structure 

and growth of our students as active contributing 

learners. Weaim for our students to leave Hinds 

School as capable and confident learners; as 

well rounded individuals who have strong Hinds 

Dispositions and can embrace challenge and 

opportunity. Hinds School leads the MidCanterbury 

Technology Centre, our senior students actively 

explorearich, wide curriculum and lead initiatives. 

TheHinds BoardofTrustees invites applications from 

parents/caregivers who wish to enrol their child at 

Hinds School for 2023. Enrolment atthe school is 

governed by an enrolment scheme. Out-of-zone 

places are available for 2023. An enrolment scheme 

is available from the school officeHinds. 

For students seeking enrolment, the deadline for 

out-of-zone applications for 2023 is3pm, Monday 

1st November 2022. 

We would appreciate parents/caregivers living 

within Hinds School enrolmentzone who intend to 

enrol their child at any time during the next year, 

notifying us of their child’s enrolment for 2023, by 

20th October 2022, to assist with school planning. 

Application forms areavailable at the school office, 

03 303 7208 or via email office@hinds.school.nz 

We invite parents to contact the office tolearn 

moreabout our school and join us foratour. 

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 

TAKE your life to the next 

level with an experienced 

life coach/mentor. Call Pete 

Young Mentoring Services 

today and get started. 

Phone 027 280 0889. Web: 

peteyoung.co.nz. 

HOSPICE Mid-Canterbury. 

Dealing with alife limiting 

illness? Contact us to see 

how we can support you. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 

8387. 

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. 

SPRING Show - on now. 

Ashburton Society of Arts, 

Short Street Studio. Guest - 

Ruth Killoran. New works 

from 17 local members. 

Weekends 11am - 4pm. 

Other times when sign out. 

Enquiries 308 4533. 

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. 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON-SITE 

SERVICING AND SALES 

Urban Rural Commercial 

Extinguisher testing and servicing 

Certified extinguisher refilling 

Enquireabout our on-sitefire 

extinguisher training 

BE AWARE -fire canhappen anywhere – BE READY 

Phone Mack on 0273 960 361 

DAMDOORS AND MORE 

Mobile Service–Ashburton owned and operated 

Give Bowls AGo 

Areyou interested in lawn bowls and newtobowls 

but not sureifyou would likeitand don’t want to payafull sub? 

AshburtonBowling Club (in the domain) has a 

“GiveItAGo” 

Subscription of $20.00 foryour first season. 

This entitles youtofull use of our greens, 

Club house amenities and club in-house tournaments. 

Relax in very pleasantsurrounds on greatgreens. 

Coaching and supportavailable. 

ContactDianeGutberlet Ph 308 826 or 

Graham Taylor 308 3450 

Or come along Tuesdays,Thursdays or Saturdays 1:00pm 

2517693 

2514335 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Thurs 29th 

10.15 Hallelujah 

12.00 Smile 

12.30 Ticket to Paradise 

2.10 Gloriavale 

2.30 SeeHow They Run 

4.00 Lancaster 

4.20 Paws of Fury 

6.15 Muru 


8.00 Smile 


Fri30th 

10.45 Hallelujah 

3.00 Gloriavale 

3.30 Smile 

4.40 Good Luck LeoGrande 

6.00 Muru 


8.00 Smile 


9.20 DC League of Superpets 

Sat1st &Sun 2nd 

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12.00 Ticket to Paradise M 

12.00 TheRailway Children Return PG 


PG 

2.00 DC League ofSuperpets PG 


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4.00 Smile 

R16 

6.00 Muru 

M 

6.10 SeeHow They Run M 

8.00 Smile 

R16 


Mon3rd &Tues 4th 

10.00 DC League of Superpets PG 


PG 

12.00 TheRailwayChildren Return PG 



PG 

2.10 DC League ofSuperpets PG 


G 

4.10 Smile 

R16 

6.00 Muru 

M 

6.15 SeeHow They Run M 

8.00 Smile 

R16 


Wed5th 




12.00 TheRailwayChildren Return 





4.20 Smile 

6.00 Muru 


8.00 Smile 


NO COMPS 

DC League of Superpets, 

Paws of Fury, 

Smile 

RAFFLE RESULTS 

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ASHBURTON PAKEKE 

Lions, Firewood Raffle. 

Winner: Ticket No. 125 - 

Wilsons. 

GARAGE SALES 

SATURDAY 1st October, 

9am to 1pm, 2/68 Cameron 

St, Ashburton. Various 

household items. Drapes - 

can be seen hanging. 

NON MEMBERS WELCOME 

2513210 

LIVESTOCK 

MIXED aged, Crossbred 

Ewes with 8week old tailed 

and drenched twin lambs. 

$250. a set. Please ring 

evenings, ph 03 302 7272. 

2515408 

St David’s Church 

Fair &GarageSale 

AllensRd, Allenton. 

Saturday8 th October 9am-12 noon 

Baking,Jams, Preserves, Plants,Walnuts, 

WhiteElephantStall, BBQ, Morning Tea, 

Children’s Games 

Plus muchmore 

2514763 

PERSONAL 

PERSONAL 

Well presented, broad minded ladies 40-70 years 

discretely earn/affordthe things youdeserve. 

Commercial companionship 

without emotional ties or expectations. 

Check out privatearrangements.co.nz 

then phone 028 2552 7060 (no texts)

SKIP-2-IT 

Laminate, avery popular alternative 

Laminate is quickly becoming averypopular 

hardflooring alternativeand with increasingly 

superior products available it is easy to see why. 

Theadvantages of laminate flooringinclude its 

durability, ease to clean and colour stabilityin 

high sun areas. 

Theappearanceoflaminate flooringhas become 

so realistic thatitisoften mistaken forreal wood. 

It is availableinalarge range of colours from the 

lightest timbers to the darkest stains and many 

variations in between and come in arange of sizes 

and plank widths. Laminate is also becoming a 

popular choiceinkitchens as it is softerunder foot 

than the likes of ceramic tiles,yet it is still hardwearing.Also 

some of the new ranges arenow 

fully warrantedfor use in wetareas. 

Laminate planks come pre-finished which means 

no waiting around forlayers ofpolyurethane to 

dryand no smells! Youcan walk on them the very 

same daythey arelaid. Afoam underlayprovides 

cushioning and sound absorption, then the 

tongue and groove joints areclicked together to 

form a“floating”floor over the top. It is important 

to ensurelaminate is installed properly by qualified 

and experienced installers. Qualitylaminate flooringwill not cup or bowwhen properly 

installed and maintained. However as with most flooring, thereare varying qualities of laminate 

and yougenerally get whatyou payfor! 

However, the real advantage of laminate flooringisthatitisone of the easiest floors to care 

forand maintain thatyou can find.Itdoesn’t easily stain, is fade resistant, never needs waxing 

or polishing and it takes alot of wear.The superior wear surfacewith which most modern 

laminate floorsare provided means thatthey resist normal wear and tear with ease. 

So next time youare considering laminate flooring,come and see the friendly team at Skip-2- 

It Flooring Xtratosee our on the floor displays and discuss our greatlaminate options. 

Wool carpets making acomeback 

Wool carpets have been making 

acomeback in the flooring 

worldrecently. Although most 

of the carpet sold nowadays is 

solution dyed nylon, thereare 

still manypeople who would 

rather have awool carpet underfoot. 

Thereare manygood 

reasons forthis,firstly it is a 

natural fibreand renewable 

resource. Itisnaturally fire 

retardantand naturally soil and 

stain resistant. It also helps 

manage humidityinthe home 

by absorbing moisture. The 

main pointtoremember with wool carpets is thatagood wool carpet is still agood wool 

carpet. However,this is definitely aproductwhereyou get whatyou payfor. 

Textured carpets arewherewools arereallycoming into their ownintoday’smarket. Currently 

thereare anumber of beautiful softtextured and loop piles on the market. These 

go from the finer,moretraditional sisal looking carpets to the luxurious chunkyloops that 

feel gorgeous underfoot. These areavailable in anumber of differentlooks and colours 

nowfromcreams through to darkbrownsand greysaswell as in twotone variations. 

Formanypeople tracking in carpet is something thatreally puts them off acut pile nylon 

carpet. (Trackingiswhen the pile flattens in ahigh traffic area.) Loop pile wool carpets 

arenot as prone to this and is just another reason people choose wool. 

One finalthing to remember with wool carpet vs nylon is thatthe weights arenot necessarily 

comparable. Whereas astandardweight nylon carpet is around 32-34oz, an equivalentwool 

carpet would be around 40oz. (Carpet is still measured in termsofounces per 

squareyard!) 

So if youwould like to know moreabout wool carpets and the benefits they can offer you 

and your family,come and see the friendly and experienced team at Skip-2-ItFlooring 

Xtra. 

CARPET VINYL LAMINATE TILES BLINDS 

68 Cass Street, Ashburton l Phone 308 0266 l www.flooringxtra.co.nz 

2451194 2348589

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NISSAN 

2008 NISSAN X-TRAIL25X, 2500cc, auto, 4WD,ABS, cam chain, 109,513kms.. $12,995 

2012 NISSAN LATIO 1.2G, 1200cc, auto, ABS, cam chain, 57,558kms .................. $10,995 

2005 NISSAN NOTE 15E, 1500cc, petrol,2WD,auto, ABS, 139,000km.....................$4,495 

MAZDA 

2009 MAZDAAXELA, auto, cam chain, 61,495kms ....................................................... $10,995 

2012 MAZDADEMIO SKYACTIVE, 1300cc, auto, cam chain, ABS, 59,000kms.... $10,995 

2008 MAZDACX7, 2400, auto, 4WD,131,000kms.............................................................$8,995 

2013 MAZDADEMIO, 1300cc,auto, cam chain, ABS, 62,516kms............................. $10,995 

2013 MAZDABIANTE, 2000cc, 8seater, auto, ABS..............................................................SOLD 

SUBARU 

2012 SUBARULEGACY 2.5iS, 2500cc, auto, AWD, wagon, ABS,95,349kms........ $11,995 

SUZUKI 

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

2009 SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT, 1600cc, 5speed manual, tidyeconomical car......... $8,995 

2010 HONDA 

INSIGHT G 

• 1300cc, hybrid 

• Auto 

• 5door 

• Cam chain 

• ABS 

• Climate control 

• 35,783kms 

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3½ stars 

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MITSUBISHI 

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

TOYOTA 

2008 TOYOTA MARK X, 2400cc, 7seater, ABS, air con, S/W,89,065kms....................$9,995 

2008 TOYOTA BLADE MASTERS, 3000cc, auto, 6air bags,bodykit,82,247kms....$9,995 

2005 TOYOTA ALLION, 1800cc, auto, sedan, ABS, 75,816kms.......................................$7,995 

2010 TOYOTA PRIUS, 1800cc, alternative, hatchback,cam chain, 42,775kms ..... $11,995 

2013 TOYOTA AQUA, 1500cc, auto, hybrid,5door, 53,000kms.................................. $13,995 

2012 TOYOTA YARIS, 1500cc, petrol,cam chain, air con, 131,230kms .......................$7,495 

2009 SUZUKI 

SWIFT SPORT 


• Manual 

• 2WD 

• ABS 

• Cam chain 

• Body kit 

• 111,865kms 

2 stars 

$8,995 

HONDA 

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