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Dance siblings ready to shine<br />

TONI.WILLIAMS<br />

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Siblings Chloeand Tāmati<br />

Graham haveabusy year of<br />

danceahead.<br />

Thepair are bothnow<br />

students of the New Zealand<br />

School of DanceinWellington.<br />

Tāmati, 13, has beena<br />

student of balletfor thepast<br />

year progressing from the<br />

level4scholars programme<br />

into associate, but Chloe, 14,<br />

was only accepted intothe<br />

contemporary dance associate<br />

levellate­last year.<br />

It wasasurprise,but<br />

welcomed, recognition for her,<br />

and one which had given her<br />

renewedbelief in her own<br />

abilities.<br />

‘‘I never thought Icould get<br />

into something that big,cos it<br />

was always Tāmati’sthing, so I<br />

waslike ‘oh,Ican actually<br />

dance, that’s cool,’’ she said.<br />

Sheauditionedfor both<br />

contemporaryand ballet<br />

positionslastyear alongside<br />

around 20 others in<br />

Christchurch, but there were<br />

similar auditions taking place<br />

nationwide for the school’s<br />

limited spaces.<br />

Dancers were taughtmoves<br />

and mere minutes later had to<br />

perform thosemoves in<br />

groups, she said.<br />

The moves showed ability,<br />

flexibilityand collaboration.<br />

Chloefoundout in mid­<br />

Decembershe had been<br />

accepted as acontemporary<br />

dance student.<br />

It’s an exciting prospectnot<br />

only for Chloe, but also<br />

Tāmati.<br />

‘‘It willbeexciting have<br />

Chloe going up too ... Ithink it<br />

will be really good to have<br />

(her) there,’’ he said.<br />

Tāmati, aYear 9<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

College student, has ambitions<br />

to secure afull time spot at the<br />

dance school andacareer with<br />

the Royal New Zealand Ballet.<br />

He has learnedalot in the past<br />

year.<br />

‘‘It’sbeenalotbetter thanI<br />

thought, I’ve learnedalot,’’<br />

Tāmati said.<br />

Overthe years he has made<br />

somevery goodconnections<br />

through the Southern Ballet<br />

companyinChristchurch,<br />

where the siblingstrain.<br />

‘‘I’vegot very good friends<br />

up there, they areall into<br />

dancing same as Iamwhich is<br />

good,’’ he said.<br />

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Pupils in thenew entrantsclass at<br />

Hampstead School gotstuck intosome<br />

reading opportunities thisweek with a<br />

visit to the school library.<br />

Thepupils, under the guidanceof<br />

newentrant teacher Chyvana Sherriff,<br />

visited the library and chose their own<br />

books of interest.<br />

Theschool has 13 new entrants<br />

registeredthisterm and aschoolroll of<br />

313pupils ranging from the young five<br />

year olds, through to those in Year 6.<br />

Theyhave fournew teachers on board.<br />

PrincipalClaudine Campbell said it<br />

NEW!<br />

1st in the<br />

series<br />

was nice to get around allthe classes<br />

first thing Monday morningand see<br />

everyone. Afullschoolassembly is<br />

planned for tomorrow.<br />

She saidbuilding worksonthe<br />

school’s new learning support building,<br />

on the school grounds via Oxford<br />

Street, was progressing well.<br />

It is projected to be completedin<br />

June and iscurrentlyonschedule.<br />

The completed carparksitefor staff<br />

on OxfordStreethad also proved<br />

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The school was oneofahandful in<br />

thedistrict which returned to the<br />

classroom on Monday this week ­the<br />

rest have been staggered­following the<br />

summer schoolperiod, although afew<br />

Hampstead pupils did miss thefirst<br />

day due to transport disruption from<br />

flooding in Auckland.<br />

Pupilsareset to getplenty of<br />

swimming practicewiththeirschool<br />

pool open in Term Oneand afeature on<br />

the school calendar, as well as the<br />

annual Year 6camp.<br />

Restricted fire season ignited<br />

The whole of Canterbury is in a<br />

restricted fire season due to the<br />

increasing risk of wildfire.<br />

It was put in place late last week<br />

with high temperatures forecasted to<br />

blanket the district.<br />

Fire and Emergency New Zealand<br />

district manager Dave Stackhouse<br />

said current and forecast weather<br />

conditions, along with drying<br />

vegetation, have reached the<br />

threshold to place restrictions on<br />

outdoor fires.<br />

‘‘We have seen an increase in the<br />

number of rural fires and they are<br />

getting harder for our crews to get on<br />

top of and contain,’’ he said.<br />

Canterbury is covered by the<br />

restricted fire season from the Rakaia<br />

River north, including the hill and<br />

high country, the foothills and<br />

Canterbury Plains, Banks Peninsula<br />

and the Port Hills, Christchurch city<br />

and the Kaikoura Plains.<br />

It also includes all areas of<br />

production forestry.<br />

In arestricted fire season, apermit<br />

is required for all outdoor fires.<br />

Mr Stackhouse said anyone who is<br />

issued apermit for aplanned fire still<br />

has to take great care, follow all of the<br />

conditions listed on the permit, and<br />

only light up when the conditions are<br />

favourable.<br />

The www.checkitsalright.nz<br />

website has detailed advice on safety<br />

when lighting outdoor fires, and will<br />

also show what restrictions are in<br />

place for lighting outdoor fires in<br />

every part of the country.<br />

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Toy library needs new home<br />

DANIEL.TOBIN<br />

@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Toy Library is<br />

looking for anew home after<br />

being given notice to move out<br />

of their current premises due<br />

to the building needing<br />

earthquake strengthening.<br />

Toy Library president<br />

Anthea Moore said they need to<br />

move by the end of June.<br />

‘‘We need to find another<br />

home, ideally aone level<br />

building with parking nearby ­<br />

if parents are hiring large toys<br />

they need somewhere close to<br />

park,’’ she said.<br />

Because they are anon­profit<br />

community organisation that<br />

relies on community grants<br />

they would like somewhere<br />

with minimal rent.<br />

The library has rented ahall<br />

in the past and Anthea said that<br />

works as long as they had<br />

lockable storage, but having<br />

their own space would be ideal.<br />

The toy library has been in its<br />

current location in The<br />

Triangle for five years and first<br />

opened in <strong>Ashburton</strong> in 1994.<br />

Anthea said they need agood<br />

size space and estimates the<br />

current building is around<br />

60­70sqm.<br />

The library has over 900 toys<br />

including role playing<br />

imaginary toys, puzzles, board<br />

games, dress up, sensory toys<br />

and ride on toys.<br />

‘‘It’s really important to<br />

foster children’s play and<br />

imaginations, rather than<br />

Toy library users fromleft, Olivia Stewart, 9, Fraser Moore, 5, andJames Stewart, 4.<br />

screen time all the time,’’<br />

Anthea said.<br />

It costs members $30 ayear if<br />

they help in the library for four<br />

hours ayear, and $60 ayear if<br />

they don't want to help.<br />

‘‘By offering to help for four<br />

hours ayear you meet so many<br />

cool families, and you make<br />

some awesome friends,’’<br />

Anthea said.<br />

With the cost of living on the<br />

rise joining the toy library gives<br />

members access to hundreds of<br />

toys at areasonable price.<br />

‘‘Some of these are really<br />

expensive toys that families<br />

don't need to be spending<br />

money on, just hire them for a<br />

couple of weeks and bring them<br />

back for another family,’’<br />

Anthea said.<br />

If you can assist the library<br />

find anew home contact<br />

Anthea:<br />

ashburtontoylibrary@gmail.<br />

com or <strong>02</strong>1 114 5009.<br />

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ofbookarama books for just $2<br />

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Thieves target sports club<br />

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Clubtreasurer Tracey<br />

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2549537<br />

happened last Monday night,’’<br />

Tracey said.<br />

Offendersattemptedtojimmy the<br />

coveroff theclub’sjukebox,which<br />

is freeplay so there wasnomoney<br />

in it and fled thebuilding before<br />

security gotthere.<br />

When thelawnmowerwas stolen<br />

Tracey canvassed the<br />

neighbourhood to see if anyonehad<br />

securitycameras,but didn't come<br />

up with anything concrete.<br />

Theclub is anon­profit<br />

organisation so being burgledisa<br />

kick in the guts.<br />

‘‘Werun this facility to be able to<br />

provide sportsfor thekidsand<br />

everyone so we don't make a<br />

profit,’’ Tracey said.<br />

‘‘When things likethis happens it<br />

meanswehave to pull back onwhat<br />

we’re spending on thekidsand<br />

their sportsand volunteers needto<br />

putinmore hours, it’s pretty hard.’’<br />

Security has beenimprovedat<br />

the club includingthe installation<br />

of newsecurity cameras.<br />

Theclubhasover500 members<br />

and catersfor netball,hockey,<br />

softball, rugby andbowls, thevenue<br />

is also hiredout for events like<br />

weddings, birthdays and<br />

anniversaries.<br />

Club members plan to hold<br />

fundraising eventstoraisemoney<br />

for anew ride­on lawnmower and<br />

willhave their firsthousieevent at<br />

the club’s BridgeStreetgrounds on<br />

<strong>February</strong> 11 from 6pm. Everyone is<br />

welcome.<br />

ContactTracey for more<br />

information on <strong>02</strong>74058064.<br />

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NEWS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

5<br />

The AA is weighing in on Waka<br />

Kotahi’s buildingof acommercial<br />

vehicle safety centre ­orweigh<br />

stationsite ­atRakaia.<br />

AA Canterbury/West Coast<br />

chairman John Skevingtonis<br />

disappointedWakaKotahi is going<br />

aheadwith the weigh station project<br />

on the shortsectionofState Highway<br />

1­targeting southbound trucks ­<br />

betweenthe Rakaia Riverand the<br />

Rakaia rail overhead bridge, despite<br />

safety concernsraised by multiple<br />

groups.<br />

Criticshave said the short stretch<br />

of road is unsuitable to have heavy<br />

vehicles slowing down and trying to<br />

get back up to speedwhile entering<br />

andexiting weighbridges.<br />

He said the activity will disrupt<br />

traffic and increase the likelihood of<br />

crashes.<br />

“We believe the distance between<br />

the bridges is too short for its safe<br />

operation. Conditionscould become<br />

particularly challengingonwet days<br />

with poorer visibilityand slippery<br />

roads makingitharderfor both<br />

trucks andother traffic to stop.<br />

“The Government’s Vision Zero<br />

roadsafety approachisbased<br />

around the fact that people make<br />

mistakes and roads should be<br />

designed to minimise therisks of a<br />

mistakecausing serious harm. This<br />

location doesn’t fit with that<br />

approach,” he said.<br />

Mr Skevington said <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

mayor Neil Brownalsoobjected to<br />

the positioning of the split station<br />

which will seefacilities placed on<br />

both sides of theroad to service<br />

northbound and southbound lanes<br />

for safety reasons.<br />

Mr Brown, in his mayoralcolumn<br />

lastmonth, saidcouncil had opposed<br />

these on road safety grounds since<br />

they were first proposed several<br />

Neil Brown<br />

years ago.<br />

‘‘Theirplan is to buildtwostations<br />

­one for northboundtraffic at<br />

Weavers Road (we don'toppose this<br />

one) and onefor southbound traffic<br />

betweenthe river and rail bridge<br />

(this one we oppose).’’<br />

‘‘It makes no sense to have aslowmoving<br />

heavy truck pull out into a<br />

100km/h or 80km/h zone after visiting<br />

the weigh station –that’s just an<br />

accident waiting to happen on an<br />

already­tricky piece of road.’’<br />

‘‘You can be sure that I’ll be<br />

revisiting this issueagain with Waka<br />

Kotahisoon.’’<br />

Waka Kotahi Directorregional<br />

relationshipsJames Caygillsaid the<br />

site was chosen as it is on abusy<br />

transport route in aspot hard to<br />

avoid.<br />

“The Rakaia site is one of adozen<br />

beingrolled out nationally. All of<br />

these sites are located on state<br />

highways where there are more than<br />

1200 heavymotor vehicles per day,”<br />

he said.<br />

“Givenwealreadyhave aweigh<br />

station north of Christchurch at<br />

Glasnevin near Waipara, this<br />

southern site is agreat step<br />

forward.”<br />

The northbound site was between<br />

Weavers Road and North Rakaia<br />

Road, andthe southboundsitewas<br />

on theopposite side of SH1 near<br />

North Rakaia Road.<br />

Work, alreadyunder way in<br />

Rakaia,will involvethe construction<br />

of the centre’s buildings and site<br />

access, along with in­roadscales and<br />

electronic/Variable Message Board<br />

signage.<br />

The southbound site works will<br />

start first, with the northbound site<br />

later in 2<strong>02</strong>3.<br />

It is anticipated that both sites will<br />

be complete and operational by the<br />

end of 2<strong>02</strong>4, subject to consent,<br />

contractoravailability and weather<br />

conditions.<br />

Commercialvehicle safety centres<br />

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driversincluding vehicle/load<br />

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Innes, who wascycling, was struck<br />

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the road.<br />

Thomas madenoattempttoslow<br />

down or stopfollowing the collision.<br />

Instead,hecompletedaleftturnand<br />

fledthe scene.<br />

He was remanded on electronically<br />

monitored bailahead of his sentencing<br />

on May4.<br />

~ChristchurchStar<br />

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NEWS<br />

8 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

Murder appeal<br />

Achef found guilty of murdering<br />

his cousin’shusband while he<br />

sleptisappealinghis conviction.<br />

Tony GrantWaldron, 29, was<br />

found dead athis Gardiners Rd,<br />

Rakaia, home, 45 minutessouth<br />

of Christchurch,onSeptember<br />

18,2019, after failing to showup<br />

for 5.30am milking.<br />

Waldron’swife Alana Jane<br />

Bamber, 35, and hercousin,<br />

Joshua Morris­Bamber,28, were<br />

foundguilty of murderbyajury in<br />

Octoberlast year.<br />

Now, Morris­Bamber is<br />

appealingagainst his conviction<br />

and sentence.<br />

An appeal notice has been filed<br />

with the CourtofAppeal, a<br />

spokeswomanfor the appeal<br />

courts in Wellington confirmed.<br />

At the trial at the High Court in<br />

Christchurch last year,the Crown<br />

described the story leading up to<br />

the murder as complex.<br />

Bamber was furious with her<br />

estranged husband Waldron,<br />

claiming he had beenunfaithful<br />

with one of herbridesmaidsand<br />

alleginghehad “beatthe s***”<br />

out of her days before the killing.<br />

On September 17, city hotel<br />

chefMorris­Bamber went<br />

drinkingafterwork and then<br />

visited Bamber at the Gloucester<br />

St, Christchurch flat she was<br />

staying at.<br />

They chatted,the Crown said<br />

during the trial, for about 15<br />

minutes.<br />

Then,about11pm, Morris­<br />

Bamber sentaFacebook message<br />

to Bamber, which wasallegedly<br />

seenbyawitness, andsaid:“What<br />

isTony’s address?Ineed to get<br />

someanger out”.<br />

The essentialpiece of evidence<br />

–that Morris­Bamber denies –<br />

was not able to be retrieved<br />

because both offenders deleted<br />

contentfrom theirphones.<br />

Justice Nationsentenced<br />

Morris­Bamber to life<br />

imprisonmentwith aminimum<br />

period of imprisonment of 16<br />

years.<br />

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Shelley McDougall arrives in <strong>Ashburton</strong> after walkingnearly 30km from Rakaia.<br />

Shelley McDougall cuts alone figure<br />

walking along the State Highway One in to<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> ­there is no pompand ceremony<br />

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‘‘It is amazing how far thatcan go,’’ she<br />

said.<br />

Shelley started her trekfrom Cape Reinga<br />

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heading down the country towards her finish<br />

line at Bluffinearly March.She is ahead of<br />

her target.<br />

She arrived in <strong>Ashburton</strong> this week after<br />

completing aleg walking from Rakaia to<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> ­nearly 30kms.<br />

She set out early Monday morning and<br />

arrived in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, alongside her Aunt,<br />

around 1.30pm. She had set herself a20km<br />

daily target.<br />

Her Aunt and Uncle were supporting her<br />

duringthe leg in acampervan.<br />

The trio stayed overnight in Tinwald,<br />

beforecontinuing south and inland to<br />

Geraldine, wherethey are due to arrive<br />

tomorrow.<br />

‘‘Throughtwo severe weather watches<br />

bringing torrential rain and gale force<br />

winds, to searing heat so intense the tar<br />

melted to my shoesand my walking poles got<br />

stuck –it’s been an interesting, life changing,<br />

eye opening, painful but joyful,’’ Shelley<br />

said, of the first 11 weeksofher epic<br />

journey.<br />

‘‘Some may think I’mcrazy to walk the<br />

entire country mainly on my own, but onceI’d<br />

made thedecisiontodo it, therewas no<br />

stopping me.’’<br />

Butitwasatime for reflection andone 12<br />

months in theplanning, shesaid.<br />

‘‘It was about ayear agoIdecidedIwas<br />

going to walkthecountry for mentalhealth.<br />

I’d experienced someofmyown mental<br />

healthchallengesand watched plenty of<br />

loved ones battle itto.<br />

‘‘So,Idecided todo this to let those close to<br />

me,and thethousands of Kiwis struggling<br />

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />

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‘‘I am alsoraising funds forthe IAmHope<br />

Foundation, who helpconnect youngpeople<br />

with counsellors or therapists.’’<br />

Her Givealittlepagehad so farraised more<br />

than $5200.<br />

There is alsoadance element in hertrek,<br />

andpeople can follow her journey on<br />

Facebook.<br />

‘‘Duringmyown mental healthjourney, a<br />

friend convinced me to joinLatin Dance<br />

Invercargill.<br />

‘‘It completely changed my life. It hasgot to<br />

be one of thebestthings Ihave everdone.<br />

‘‘WhenI’m dancing Ican’t think about<br />

anything else except connecting with the<br />

musicand,for ashorttime, nothing else<br />

matters.’’<br />

She saidLatin Dance improved hermental<br />

health so much shedecidedto do things a<br />

little differentand dance her waydown the<br />

country.<br />

‘‘I’mstopping at Latin Dance Schools along<br />

theway where we willdanceand connect<br />

with each othertoraise funds for the<br />

charity.’’<br />

‘‘What ajourneyithas beensofar.One day<br />

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oneobstacle to thenext –1km stretch of new<br />

tarseal meltedinthe heat,itwaslike walking<br />

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‘‘I hadtojumpafence, walkthrough long<br />

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‘‘I’ve walkedover long,winding hills,<br />

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‘‘I’ve beendrenched by massivepassing<br />

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count, as well as some epic tanlines.<br />

‘‘I’ve listened to audiblebooks, country<br />

tunes,and oneday Ieven treated some cows<br />

to their very own personal performance.<br />

‘‘I know thatbydoing this walk, Iamraising<br />

awarenessaround mentalhealth andcaring<br />

foreach other, and that’s all Iwanted to do!<br />

‘‘I am walking mainly solo, butI’ve had<br />

plenty of offers from family and friends to<br />

join me for shortstints along the way, which<br />

I’mlooking forwardtoasImake my way<br />

further and closer to home.’’<br />

She was thankful for the support of her<br />

parents,David andPam, andahost of family,<br />

friends and sponsors.<br />

‘‘I feel soblessed for thehuge amountof<br />

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NEWS<br />

10 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

CHAMBERLAIN, Helen Joy<br />

(nee Cardwell). On January<br />

28, 2<strong>02</strong>3. Passed away<br />

peacefully in her 82nd year,<br />

at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital, after a<br />

shortillness.Dearly lovedwife<br />

of Dennis, and much loved<br />

mother and mother-in-law of<br />

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to Ashleigh, Daniel, Michael,<br />

Arava,and Cassie.Loved sister<br />

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Dick, Colin and Joan, and<br />

loved sister-in-law ofthe late<br />

Ardryne and Alan, the late<br />

Juliet and Peter and loved by<br />

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and mother, will be sadly<br />

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years. Loved son of Trevor<br />

(Deceased) and Jean, brother<br />

and brother-in-law of Grant<br />

(Deceased) and Barbara,<br />

Lindsay and Julie, Wendy<br />

(Deceased), Mark and Francie,<br />

Fiona and Simon. Loved<br />

uncle and great-uncle of<br />

all his nephews and nieces.<br />

“Gone to Soon”. Afuneral<br />

serviceisbeingheld at Craig’s<br />

Hill Chapel, Goulburn on 3<br />

<strong>February</strong>2<strong>02</strong>3.<br />

McLAREN Brent Raymond,<br />

on January 29, 2<strong>02</strong>3. Passed<br />

away peacefully, with his<br />

family,at<strong>Ashburton</strong>Hospital,<br />

aged 70 years. Much loved<br />

husband and soulmate<br />

of Maureen. Dearly loved<br />

father and father-in-law<br />

of Ray and Anne, Daniel,<br />

and Rob. Loved Pop of<br />

Conner; Maggie; Karson, and<br />

Kenzie. Messages to the<br />

McLaren family POBox 472,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>7740. Amemorial<br />

service to celebrate Brent’s<br />

lifewill be held in our chapel,<br />

corner East and Cox Streets,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>, today, Thursday<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2nd, commencing<br />

at 2.00pm.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

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MANN, Shirley Anne –On<br />

January 25, 2<strong>02</strong>3. Suddenly<br />

at Christchurch Hospital.<br />

Aged 79 years. Loved wife<br />

of the late Major (Snow).<br />

Loved mother and mother<br />

-in-law of Meg Wren and<br />

Will, Robyn and Grant Baker,<br />

Lesley and Russell Fredric,<br />

Bruce Stewart, and Robert<br />

Mann. Loving Grandma and<br />

great-Grandma of all her<br />

grand-children and great<br />

grand-children. Loved sister<br />

and sister-in-lawofJoyce and<br />

the late SamBrown. Lovedby<br />

her nephews. Messages to<br />

the Mann family,POBox 472,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. At Shirley’s<br />

request aprivate cremation<br />

has been held.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

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MIDDLETON, Gary Francis<br />

William, on January 24,<br />

2<strong>02</strong>3, at <strong>Ashburton</strong>, aged<br />

67 years. Gary passed away<br />

surrounded by his beloved<br />

family. Much loved and<br />

adored best mate of Jan.<br />

Much loved and respected<br />

father and father-in-law of<br />

Vikki and Grant, Karen and<br />

Dave, Tracey and Rob, and<br />

Scott and Tara. Beloved<br />

and fun Poppi of his<br />

grandchildren, Brooke, and<br />

Holly; Keylah, Aleesha, and<br />

Brylee; and Kane. Messages<br />

to the Middleton family, PO<br />

Box472, Ashburyon7740. In<br />

lieu of flowers, donations to<br />

Dementia Canterbury may<br />

be made on line at bit.ly/<br />

gfmiddleton2401. A service<br />

to celebrate Gary’s life has<br />

been held.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

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MIDDLETON, Gary Francis<br />

William, on January 24,<br />

2<strong>02</strong>3, at <strong>Ashburton</strong>, aged<br />

67 years. Gary passed away<br />

surrounded by his beloved<br />

family. Much loved son-inlaw<br />

of Graeme and Betty<br />

Deiley,brother-in-lawofChris<br />

and Carol, and Melissa, and<br />

uncle of Jonathon and Lani,<br />

and Hayden.’ Remembered<br />

with love and always in our<br />

hearts.’<br />

O’BRIEN, Basil Patrick<br />

(Bart). Suddenly at Auckland<br />

Hospital on Saturday 28th<br />

January 2<strong>02</strong>3. Dearly<br />

loved husband of Margaret<br />

Connolly, and the late Anne.<br />

Much lovedfather and fatherin-law<br />

of Shane and Lisa<br />

(Christchurch), Justin and<br />

Meg (Geraldine), Matthew<br />

(Timaru), and Hamish and<br />

Kate (Christchurch). Much<br />

loved Grandad of James, Will<br />

and Louis; Rachel, Tara and<br />

Finn; Vincent, Daniel and<br />

Olivia, and Charlie,Minnie and<br />

Ellie. Respectedfriend of Lucy<br />

Passos and Paul, the late Tim<br />

and Brendon Connolly. May<br />

he rest in peace. Messages<br />

to the O’Brien family POBox<br />

472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. In lieu<br />

of flowers donations to St<br />

Vincent dePaul Society may<br />

be made on line at bit.ly/<br />

bpobrien2801. AFuneralMass<br />

to celebrate the life ofBasil<br />

will be held at the Church of<br />

the Holy Name, Sealy Street,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>onFriday<strong>February</strong><br />

3, commencing at 1.30pm,<br />

followed by interment at<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong> New Lawn<br />

Cemetery.<br />

Paterson’s<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

FDANZ<br />

03 3077433<br />

O’BRIEN, Basil Patrick<br />

(Bart). Brotherand brother in<br />

law ofKevin and Pat O’Brien,<br />

Monica and the late Brian<br />

Hanrahan, Rosie and the late<br />

Terry O’Brien; and Christine<br />

and the late MatthewO’Brien.<br />

Brother-in-law of Tom and<br />

Noeline Hone; Frank and the<br />

late Bernadine Shand; and<br />

the late Agnes Hone. Loved<br />

uncle of all his nieces and<br />

nephews.<br />

Acknowledgement<br />

BURDETT,DeniseElizabeth:<br />

The family of the late Denise<br />

who died on Saturday 7<br />

January 2<strong>02</strong>3, would like<br />

to thank most sincerely all<br />

those who sympathised<br />

with them on their great<br />

loss. The flowers, cards<br />

and baking were greatly<br />

appreciated. Thank you also<br />

to the Christchurch ICU for<br />

the wonderful care given to<br />

Denise.<br />

Neil Sinclair Memorial Scholarship winner Sarah Rawlings, with Jeanette Sinclair, at left,<br />

listening to Advance <strong>Ashburton</strong> executive officer Carolyn Clough during scholarship<br />

presentation awards.<br />

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS<br />

Scholarship awards<br />

Twenty seven scholars<br />

received afinancial boost<br />

thisweek with scholarships<br />

throughThe Advance<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Community<br />

Foundation.<br />

The foundation, led by new<br />

executive officerCarolyn<br />

Clough, held their 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

scholarship presentation<br />

ceremonyatthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

EventCentre on Tuesday.<br />

The scholarship funding,<br />

with acombined value of<br />

nearly $113,000,was<br />

presentedtothe range of<br />

recipientsfromMid<br />

Canterbury for study,<br />

trainingand personal<br />

development.<br />

The scholarships are<br />

highly sought after and the<br />

calibre of recipients in 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

was excellent,Carolyn said.<br />

‘‘The application process<br />

is rigorous with awritten<br />

application followed by a<br />

personal interview with<br />

Advance <strong>Ashburton</strong> Trustees<br />

andrelevant industry<br />

leaders, followed by referee<br />

endorsements.’’<br />

‘‘Aside fromtheir<br />

continued excellence in<br />

their studiesortraining,<br />

each recipient this yearhas<br />

demonstrated awillingness<br />

to give back to their<br />

community through<br />

coaching, leadership or<br />

volunteer work.’’<br />

The premierscholarship of<br />

the evening ­The Neil<br />

Sinclair Memorial<br />

Scholarship ­was presented<br />

to teacher­in­training Sarah<br />

Rawlings.<br />

‘‘Sarahimpressed the<br />

interview panel as the sort of<br />

teacher who will make areal<br />

differenceinthe lives of her<br />

students andwas awarded<br />

the Neil Sinclair Memorial<br />

Scholarship.<br />

‘‘Neil Sinclair was<br />

passionate about supporting<br />

the <strong>Ashburton</strong>community<br />

andestablished the Advance<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Community<br />

Foundationin2003.’’ Neil<br />

was represented at the<br />

ceremonybyhis wife,<br />

Jeanette, who was pleasedto<br />

award the scholarship to<br />

Sarahasavery worthy<br />

recipient.<br />

Threenew scholarships<br />

were alsoawarded ­the<br />

inaugural Dennis and<br />

Barbara Taylor Nursing<br />

Scholarship was awardedto<br />

CarolineMurdoch, in her<br />

final year of amaster of<br />

nursing science, theColin<br />

andAlison Crampton Music<br />

Scholarship went to classical<br />

voice studentErin Connelly­<br />

Whyte,and the Frank<br />

Crampton Agricultural<br />

Scholarship went to Penny<br />

Stilgoe, studying abachelor<br />

of agriculture at Lincoln<br />

University.<br />

Scholarship recipients are:<br />

Smyth Scholarship –Kavan<br />

Faoagali and Caitlin Muckle,<br />

Parsons Family Scholarship<br />

–Angus Mears andEmma<br />

McDowell, Ian Glassey<br />

Memorial Scholarship –<br />

Emma­Louise Stagg, Graham<br />

Gunn Music Scholarship –<br />

Ngahuia Maeva, Colin &<br />

Alison Crampton Music<br />

Scholarship –Erin Connelly­<br />

Whyte,JohnstonBrothers<br />

HealthScienceScholarship<br />

–Sarah du Toit andViolet<br />

Eaton,Dennis &Barbara<br />

Taylor NursingScholarship –<br />

Caroline Murdoch,Cameron<br />

Family Scholarship –Gemma<br />

Whiting.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Hearing<br />

Association Scholarship –<br />

Caleb McNulty, Tinwald<br />

Club Scholarship –Annabel<br />

Spicer, RotaryClubof<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Plains<br />

Scholarship –Madison<br />

Trusler­Clark, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Jaycees Personal<br />

Development Scholarship –<br />

EmmaSimonsen.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Jaycees<br />

Industry Training<br />

Scholarship –Mihaela Bec,<br />

EmmaBegg, Amanda<br />

Johnson, NicholasRattray,<br />

Jacob Swan, Brodie<br />

Winstone, and Mickele<br />

Young, <strong>Ashburton</strong> UFS<br />

Health Science<br />

Scholarship –Hannah<br />

McDougall and Drew<br />

Porter.<br />

Frank Crampton,<br />

AgriculturalScholarship –<br />

PennyStilgoe, Advance<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>Scholarship –<br />

Harriet Stock, and Neil<br />

Sinclair Memorial<br />

Scholarship –Sarah<br />

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Thursday,2<strong>February</strong>2<strong>02</strong>3 |ISSUE 114<br />

Community grants available now<br />

Readers oncebravedfrostbite when<br />

they visited the small MtSomers<br />

community library, nowanew heat<br />

pump makesthe building toasty for<br />

both visitors and those who work<br />

there.<br />

Council’s Democracy and Engagement<br />

Group Manager Toni Durham said the<br />

library successfully applied for a$3800<br />

community development grant from the<br />

Council lastyear.<br />

“It was afreezing old building and the<br />

volunteers were often warmer sitting<br />

outside in the sunny porch. It’s agreat<br />

example ofCouncil grants making areal<br />

and practical difference.”<br />

The libraryisjustone organisation that has<br />

benefitedoverthe lastyearfromaCouncil<br />

grant. Mrs Durham is now encouraging<br />

other groups and individuals to think<br />

about projects that could qualify for the<br />

<strong>February</strong> round of funding which opens<br />

this week.<br />

“Many of the grants Council gives to<br />

community groups and organisations are<br />

on asmaller scale, but theymakeahuge<br />

difference tothe people seeking them,”<br />

said MrsDurham.<br />

“Council also gives more substantial<br />

grants, which help get major projects off<br />

the ground, for the benefit of the whole<br />

district.”<br />

The grants available in<strong>February</strong> include<br />

those for community development,<br />

biodiversity, heritage and local events. A<br />

second round of grants will open in March<br />

and include funding for regional events,<br />

trail maintenance, art projects and travel<br />

Your club or group could be eligible foracommunity grant to help with acurrent<br />

project. Check the criteriaand apply before 28 <strong>February</strong>.<br />

costsfor junior sports teams.<br />

“In the lastyear, grantshavebeen used for<br />

everythingfromnewcarpetattheAllenton<br />

RugbyClub to supporting the HYPEYouth<br />

Health Centre,” said Mrs Durham. “If you<br />

arepart of agroup or projectthatprovides<br />

abenefit to our community,then there’sa<br />

good chanceitmay be eligible forone of<br />

the community grants.”<br />

MrsDurhamencourages any organisation<br />

or group that has questions or needs<br />

assistancewith their application to getin<br />

touch with the Council.<br />

Applications for the first round of grants<br />

will close at the end of<strong>February</strong>, and<br />

people canfind out more and apply online<br />

at ashburtondc.govt.nz/grants.<br />

Some of thegrantsavailable include:<br />

Community Project Grant - Funding<br />

for projects that maintain or enhance<br />

residents’qualityoflife.<br />

Community Agency Grant - Helping<br />

community organisations with their<br />

operational costs.<br />

Community Events Grant -Funding for<br />

new community events orbuilding the<br />

capacity of existing events.<br />

Community Infrastructure Grant<br />

- Support for the development and<br />

maintenance of memorial andcommunity<br />

halls, and reserve boardinfrastructure.<br />

School Holiday Programme Grant -<br />

Support for school holiday programmes<br />

that caterfor children aged 5-14 years.<br />

HeritageGrant -Support formaintenance<br />

that preserves or restores a heritage<br />

building or item.<br />

Biodiversity Grant -Funding forprojects<br />

that aim toprotect, maintain or restore<br />

biodiversity.<br />

Mayor opens<br />

donations<br />

forflood-hit<br />

Auckland<br />

Mayor Neil Brown is encouraging<br />

people to be generous as <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

District Council establishes an<br />

Auckland Flooding Relief fund for<br />

those impacted bythe catastrophic<br />

rain event in the Auckland region<br />

overthe past week.<br />

“Weexperienced significant floods in 2<strong>02</strong>1<br />

and the destructioncaused is still fresh in<br />

our minds,” said Mayor Brown.<br />

“Aucklanders organised school<br />

fundraisers, letters ofsupport and sent<br />

donationsto<strong>Ashburton</strong>District18months<br />

ago. Thisisaniceway forustoreturn their<br />

kind gestures.”<br />

“Wehad the fullsupport of NewZealand<br />

behind us then and we know that each<br />

small contribution we canmakenow will<br />

go alongway to support thosewho have<br />

losthomes or been displaced.”<br />

“Cleaning up and supporting recovery<br />

in acity of 1.6 million residents will be a<br />

mammoth task,and this fund is one way<br />

we cancome together to showsupport to<br />

our fellow New Zealanders through this<br />

difficult time.”<br />

Those wanting todonate can make a<br />

deposit intothe official Auckland Flooding<br />

Relief Westpac bank account (03-1592-<br />

0521970-04) that has been set up by<br />

Council.<br />

HamishRiach,ChiefExecutive<br />

Always on guardfor our ownemergency<br />

Auckland’sfloodingnightmare<br />

continuestodominate thenews<br />

and hereinthe <strong>Ashburton</strong> District<br />

we cansympathise withpeople<br />

and authorities in our biggest city<br />

as they gettogripswiththe cleanup<br />

ahead of them.<br />

Eighteen months ago, we were in a<br />

similar position when the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

and HindsRiversbroke their banks<br />

after record rainfall in the alps.<br />

Residentswereevacuated, our roads<br />

were wreckedand the State Highway 1<br />

bridgeclosedtemporarily because of<br />

damagetoapier.<br />

Recovery takestime and money, but<br />

offersachance to review and improve.<br />

Emergency managementalso involves<br />

agood amount of readiness, and<br />

that issomethingthat’spractised<br />

regularly at council –fromthe civil<br />

defencevolunteerswho come in<br />

monthly to checkcommunication<br />

equipmentisworking,to“standing<br />

up”anEmergencyOperations Centre<br />

so people canrehearsetheirroles in an<br />

emergency.<br />

At Council we havethree shiftsofstaff<br />

that have volunteered to work around<br />

the clock in an EmergencyOperations<br />

Centreifneeded in an emergency. They<br />

aretrainedfor their roles,which include<br />

co-ordinating theresponse, working<br />

with other agencies likeemergency<br />

services and RedCross, and keeping<br />

thecommunity well informed.<br />

In NewZealand, nearly all emergency<br />

response operatesunder the<br />

CoordinatedManagement Incident<br />

System (CIMS), which wasdeveloped<br />

from theexperiencesoffirst responders<br />

dealing with the wildfires of California<br />

in the 1970s.<br />

Essentially,itmeans while each agency<br />

hasits ownjob to do,weare able to<br />

useCIMS to work well together. Police<br />

do their thing(likeevacuating houses<br />

inthe wayofafire), firefighters do their<br />

thing(likeactually fighting the fire) and<br />

othersfind shelter forpeople who have<br />

been displaced –one organisation will<br />

lead andcoordinate theresponse, with<br />

othersinsupport.<br />

It is aprovensystemthatworks, and<br />

canbeusedfor all manner of hazards,<br />

from abiosecurity incursion to a<br />

public disorder incident or crime and<br />

terrorism.<br />

So,weregularly practiseour state of<br />

readiness and encourageyou to do<br />

the same. Make sure youhaveago<br />

bagready withclothesand medicine<br />

needed forthree days, and astore of<br />

waterand food thatwill sustain your<br />

household in the immediate aftermath<br />

of an incident.<br />

Forsituations that present an imminent<br />

threat to lifeorproperty,thenational<br />

EmergencyMobile Alertsystemwill be<br />

activated<br />

and<br />

everyone in<br />

the affectedarea<br />

(withacompatiblephone)<br />

canexpecttoreceiveanalert.<br />

However, we also encourageyou to<br />

sign up to Council’stextmessagealert<br />

system, whichisanother waywecan<br />

alertthe community of important<br />

messages,fromCivilDefence<br />

emergenciestowateroutages. Simply<br />

text your postcodeto4196 –it’sfree–<br />

and youwillget keyinformation sent<br />

straighttoyour mobile phone when it’s<br />

required.<br />

Unfortunately,asour climate changes,<br />

we knowwewill face moreadverse<br />

weather in the future–sopreparation<br />

is key. OurCouncil website and<br />

Facebook arealso asource of clear and<br />

accurate informationinbothpeace and<br />

emergency times. Don’t wait until the<br />

next floodtocheck out ourchannels.<br />

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ADCservices over Waitangiweekend<br />

There’s alot going on in <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

over the long Waitangi weekend,<br />

including the annual Multi Cultural<br />

Bite atthe <strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain on<br />

Waitangi Day,Monday6<strong>February</strong>.<br />

We expect alot more traffic than normal<br />

in the domain area, sotake care driving<br />

or walking during the festival’s operating<br />

hours 10am-2pm. Parking is available on<br />

both sides of Walnut Avenue.<br />

If youneed to burn off some energy during<br />

the long weekend, then check out the<br />

disc golf course at the Smallbone Reserve<br />

(access from the EA Networks Centre<br />

carpark).The centrehiresdiscs for$5ifyou<br />

don’t haveyour ownand will be running a<br />

twofor one special overthe three days.<br />

The public holiday on Monday will see<br />

temporary changes to operating hours<br />

at some Council facilities and to some<br />

Council services, though there is no<br />

changetokerbside rubbish and recycling<br />

collectionsonMonday.<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Resource Recovery Park<br />

will be open on Saturday 4<strong>February</strong>9am-<br />

6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm and on Monday<br />

9am-5pm. The Rakaia Resource Recovery<br />

Park will be closed Monday 6<strong>February</strong>.<br />

The administration building and customer<br />

services counter will be closed over the<br />

weekend as usual, and on Waitangi Day,<br />

but you can still get intouch with us at<br />

any time if youhaveaproblem or urgently<br />

need to contact us, as the afterhours<br />

servicewill be operating 24 hours-a-day -<br />

please phone 03 307 7700.<br />

The Rakaia ResourceRecovery Park will be<br />

closed Monday6<strong>February</strong>.<br />

EA Networks Centreand Tinwald Pool<br />

The centrewill open as usual on Saturday<br />

(7am-7pm) and Sunday (7am-7pm) and<br />

on Monday from 10am-5pm.<br />

Some Waitangi Day classes will run on<br />

Monday, including Aquafit at 10.15am,<br />

Revolution and Aquafit at 3.30pm, The<br />

Trip at 3.30pm. Thestadium is temporarily<br />

closed while the floor is being resanded<br />

and settore-open on Tuesday 7<strong>February</strong>.<br />

There’s always something exciting<br />

happening at EA Networks Centre, so keep<br />

an eye ontheir Facebook page for other<br />

WaitangiWeekend activities.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Public Library<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Public Librarywill be open<br />

as normal on Saturday 10am-1pm, and on<br />

Sunday 1pm-4pm, but it will be closed on<br />

Monday,WaitangiDay.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Galleryand Museum<br />

The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery and Museum<br />

will be open 10am-4pm everyday overthe<br />

long weekend, including Waitangi Day.<br />

Public toilets around the district will be<br />

open daily as usual.<br />

All Council services will return to normal<br />

by Tuesday 7<strong>February</strong>.<br />

Ashes area in Methven cemetery's future<br />

An ashes scattering area and a<br />

memorial wall are among future<br />

potential projects for the Methven<br />

Cemetery.<br />

The cemetery has undergone a big<br />

redevelopment since high winds caused<br />

damage totrees on the eastern side of<br />

the cemetery; the trees were removed<br />

altogether, the burial area increased and<br />

anew perimeter including the Methven<br />

walkway created.<br />

NewWellingtonia trees havebeen planted<br />

along the eastern boundary and native<br />

shrubs will grow to screen the walkway<br />

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manager Ian Soper, who said the new<br />

plantings and new lawn at the cemetery<br />

were establishing well and looking good.<br />

Future plans include planting trees that<br />

willformanewborderonthenorthernside<br />

and an area to scatterashes.Amemorial<br />

wall or berm could also be erected.<br />

It wasthecommunity board’sfirst meeting<br />

of 2<strong>02</strong>3 and they marked the passing of<br />

Western Ward Cr Rodger Letham with a<br />

minute’s silence as the meeting started.<br />

Boardchair Kelvin Holmes said he would<br />

be remembered as agood family man and<br />

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which included early details of the byelectionthatwill<br />

nowbeheld in theward<br />

–nominations are expected tobecalled<br />

from 16 <strong>February</strong>, with voting starting 20<br />

April.<br />

An update of the Methven watertreatment<br />

plant was also received, with staff<br />

confirming the project was on track to<br />

be completed bywinter. The building to<br />

house the membrane water treatment<br />

equipment is currently under construction<br />

and should be finished late April.<br />

The second reservoir tank has arrived<br />

by ship in New Zealand and should<br />

be installed at the plant by the end of<br />

<strong>February</strong>.<br />

TRIENNIAL MEETINGS<br />

Mayfield Reserve and Hall Board<br />

-Tuesday28March, 7.30pmatthe<br />

Mayfield hall<br />

LAKESOPENDAY<br />

Apublic information dayfocusing<br />

on the waterquality andhealth of<br />

Ōtūwharekai/<strong>Ashburton</strong>Lakes, will<br />

beheldonthe waterfront of Lake<br />

ClearwateronSaturday 25 <strong>February</strong><br />

2<strong>02</strong>3, 11am-2pm.<br />

The event will help sharethe work under<br />

waytoaddress waterquality issues<br />

within the lakesand give people the<br />

chance to ask questionsandlearn more.<br />

ROAD WORKS NOTICES<br />

Thompsons Track –current to 31<br />

March. Thompsons Trackbetween<br />

WinchmoreLauriston Road and Line<br />

Road is temporarily closed forroading<br />

maintenanceand reseal works. Detour<br />

available.<br />

Mayfield Valetta Road –current to 6<br />

April. Mayfield Valetta Road between<br />

Tinwald WesterfieldMayfieldRoad<br />

and Anama ValettaRoadistemporarily<br />

closedduring theday forrehabilitation.<br />

Resident access remains, detour<br />

available.<br />

HolmesRoad–current to 17 March.<br />

Holmes Road betweenMtHuttStation<br />

Road andBarkers Road is closed fora<br />

full road reconstruction and drainage<br />

installation.Detour optionsavailable.<br />

Railway TerraceEast(Rakaia)–<br />

current to 28 <strong>February</strong>. Railway<br />

TerraceEastfromRollestonStreetto<br />

BridgeStreetSH1 is temporarily closed<br />

forwork associatedwith Waka Kotahi’s<br />

weigh station project.<br />

AllensRoad –currentuntil 8<strong>February</strong>.<br />

Allens Road,fromCartersRoadto<br />

Racecourse Road, is closed while sewer<br />

mains areupgraded. Adetour is in place.<br />

Pudding Hill Road -currentuntil<br />

17 <strong>February</strong>. Pudding Hill Road,<br />

between Arundel Rakaia GorgeRoad<br />

and LongsfordRoad, is closedfor a<br />

stockunderpass to be constructed.<br />

Detoursare available; resident access<br />

remains.<br />

Viewamap of all current and upcoming<br />

road closures in thedistrictbygoingto<br />

our website ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />

COUNCIL MEETINGS<br />

Meetings areheld in theCouncil<br />

Chambers, 137 HavelockStreet,<br />

(unless otherwise advised).<br />

RoadSafetyCo-ordinating<br />

Committee -Tuesday 7<strong>February</strong>,<br />

9.30am<br />

BiodiversityAdvisoryGroup -<br />

Tuesday 7<strong>February</strong>, 1pm<br />

Council Activity Briefings -<br />

Wednesday 8<strong>February</strong>, 9.30am<br />

(live-streamed)<br />

Audit &RiskCommittee -<br />

Wednesday 8<strong>February</strong>, 1pm (livestreamed)<br />

Council Meeting -Wednesday 15<br />

<strong>February</strong>, 1pm (live-streamed)<br />

Council Agencies (6 month report<br />

presentations) -Wednesday22<br />

<strong>February</strong>, 9.30am<br />

DRIVERREFRESHER<br />

AgeConcern, Waka Kotahi andCouncil<br />

areteaming up to runarefresher course<br />

forolder drivers on Friday 24 <strong>February</strong>.<br />

The free course is classroom-basedand<br />

will focus on traffic rules and safe driving<br />

practices,helping youstayonthe road<br />

and independentfor longer. Itwill run<br />

from 10am-2pm, at theSeniorCentre.<br />

Another course is planned in October.<br />

To register, email ageconcernashburton@<br />

xtra.co.nz.<br />

COUNCIL OFFICE<br />

5Baring Square West<br />

Mon, Tue, Wed &Fri 8.30am -5pm<br />

Thursday 9am -5pm<br />

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Mon -Fri 9.00am -8.00pm<br />

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NATURE MATTERS<br />

BY MARY RALSTON<br />

The devastating floods in Auckland<br />

thispast weekendare nothingshort of<br />

heartbreaking.Four people havelost<br />

their livesinthefloods,and thousands<br />

of homes areinruin as the city<br />

recordedunprecedented rainfallof<br />

245mm in 24 hours, over 50%more<br />

thanthe previousrecord of 162mm.<br />

The human tollismassive, andthe<br />

financial toll will likelybeinthe<br />

hundreds of millionsofdollars.<br />

Our region knowsonly too well the<br />

devastation causedbyextreme<br />

weatherevents and flooding.Many<br />

farmersaround Mid Canterbury are<br />

still feelingthe financialburdenofthe<br />

May 2<strong>02</strong>1floods. The events of thepast<br />

weekendshould shakeusall outofany<br />

possible complacency when it comes<br />

to resiliency of ourown<br />

infrastructure.How long must we wait<br />

for the Government to make adecision<br />

on the second<strong>Ashburton</strong> Bridge?The<br />

needtoget startedonareplacementis<br />

immediate. If we lose access viathe<br />

current bridge,<strong>Ashburton</strong> willbecut<br />

in two. Healthand livelihoods willbe<br />

put at risk, and the whole South Island<br />

economywill slowtoacrawl.<br />

The NZTA board considered the<br />

second bridge’s funding proposal back<br />

in Novemberand we’reyet to hear<br />

anything. Thelonger we take, themore<br />

expensiveitwill get.Especiallywith<br />

the NationalLand Transport Fund<br />

(thedestination foryourregoand<br />

licence fees,RUCs, andexcise tax)<br />

being raidedfor cycleways and coastal<br />

shipping,makinginvestment<br />

decisionsincredibly difficult.The<br />

questionwewillbeconsidering in<br />

Octoberwhenweopen the books is<br />

what’sleft in the pot?Whatcan we<br />

afford?Considerthe repairs and work<br />

which willneedtobeundertaken in<br />

Auckland to repairthe widespread<br />

damage fromthis weekend. This will<br />

put additionalpressure on funding<br />

decisions. We already don’t get our<br />

fairshareofRUCs returned to our<br />

region, andnow we willmost likely see<br />

moreofthatfunding flow north.That<br />

is right andproper now, but in the long<br />

termisunsustainablefor ourregion.<br />

One finalpoint. Give no time to<br />

anyonewho usesthisweekend to<br />

promote theThree Watersreforms. No<br />

amount of government centralisation<br />

would haveprevented thesefloods.<br />

We simply cannotbuildinfrastructure<br />

for extremeunprecedented weather<br />

events likethese, it wouldbankrupt<br />

the country. But what we can do is<br />

ensureinvestment decisionsare made<br />

by thoseonthe ground,who<br />

understandthe risks, and will make<br />

sensible, balanced decisions on how<br />

muchcapacity we can afford to preemptively<br />

build. We canfund<br />

resiliency centrally, but thedecisions<br />

mustbekeptlocal.<br />

James Meageristhe National Party<br />

candidate for Rangitataand canbe<br />

contactedon<strong>02</strong>7 4275197 or at james.<br />

meager@national.org.nz.<br />

The newtoiletsatLakeCamp are a<br />

drawcard forall sorts of visitors.<br />

They’re asuccess withcampers but<br />

also nativebees that flock to the<br />

flowering hebes outside the toilet<br />

block.<br />

These little bees collect nectar or<br />

pollen fromthe hebe flowers.They<br />

don’t rangevery far, so theirnests are<br />

probably within ahundred metresof<br />

the toilets.<br />

Unlike introduced honey bees,<br />

native bees don’t sting or makehoney.<br />

Theyare small,black andsolitary,<br />

living in tunnels in undisturbed soilor<br />

old plant material such as old flax<br />

stems.Around Lake Camp and<br />

Clearwater, they probably make their<br />

nests in the sideoftracks–smallholes<br />

along track edgesgive themaway.<br />

They nest in single tunnels, rather<br />

than colonies. Thousands may nest<br />

alongside each otherfrom spring to<br />

autumn if conditions are good.They<br />

aren’t long­lived–only oneseason,less<br />

thanayear.The female lays anegg in<br />

thenest and the larvae that hatches<br />

fromthe eggwill emerge the following<br />

spring to repeatthe cycle.<br />

There are28speciesofnativebees<br />

in NewZealand and 27 of these are<br />

endemic, meaning theyaren’t found<br />

anywhere elseinthe world. They have<br />

evolvedalongside nativeplants and<br />

are perfectlyadapted to gather nectar<br />

and pollen fromnative flowers,and<br />

pollinate the plants.Aswell as hebes,<br />

mānuka, kānuka and pohutukawa are<br />

favourites.<br />

Native beesare very important<br />

because they pollinate manynative<br />

plantsthathoneybeesdonot.<br />

Honeybeescan takenectarand pollen<br />

from some speciesofplants without<br />

Flowering hebes outside the toilets at<br />

Lake Camp.<br />

pollinating their flowers, but native<br />

beeshave evolved with our native<br />

plantstodo the pollinatingand be<br />

rewarded withsomefood.<br />

Spraying and agricultural<br />

development has made lifedifficult for<br />

our native bees. Habitat has beenlost<br />

and the competition for food with<br />

honeybees meansthere is less food<br />

availablefor them.<br />

It’s greattosee the simple act of<br />

planting aroundthe toilets at Lake<br />

Camphas hadthe effect of increasing<br />

the food supply for nativebees, and<br />

foodand habitat for othernative<br />

speciessuch as moths and wasps.<br />

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Exciting year of possibilities for siblings<br />

From Page 1<br />

Tāmati Graham had the choicetodrop<br />

his ballet scholar position whenhe<br />

advanced to associate levelatthe New<br />

Zealand School of Dance in Wellington.<br />

But he chose to do scholar and<br />

associate level as away to learnand<br />

improve, especially with his jumps,<br />

which he feelsneedwork.<br />

It’s all preparation forhis<br />

competition eventsthis year; the<br />

transTasman Alana Haines<br />

AustralasianAwards in Wellington in<br />

April andthe annual mid­yearSouth<br />

Island Ballet Awards (SIBA), which<br />

sister, Chloe is also entered. Both<br />

competitions include balletand<br />

contemporary solos.<br />

Chloe ­also associate level at the<br />

school, but in contemporary dance ­will<br />

enter the BrisbaneInternational<br />

Contemporary Dance Prix, laterinthe<br />

year.<br />

Tāmati hopestodowell in the Alana<br />

Haines, ‘‘cos that’s avery big<br />

competition. It’s Australia and New<br />

Zealand.’’<br />

‘‘In SIBA (lastyear) Igot in the top 10,<br />

❛We’ve had to change quite<br />

alot with our dancing ...<br />

learn adifferent exam for<br />

Wellington❜<br />

—ChloeGraham<br />

so I’m hoping, my goal is obviously to<br />

win, butifIdon’t win Iwant to be in the<br />

top three.’’<br />

Trainingisanongoing commitment<br />

forChloeand Tāmati, but also for their<br />

parents,Amanda and Kurt, who ferry<br />

themto Southern Balletdance school<br />

New Zealand SchoolofDance students Tāmati Graham, 13, (ballet), left, and Chloe<br />

Graham,14, (contemporary).<br />

PHOTOINSPIRED DANCE IMAGES<br />

in Christchurch four times aweek, as<br />

well as trips to Wellingtonthroughout<br />

the year.<br />

The siblings, as associate level<br />

students, will attendtwo day weekend<br />

dance sessionsfour times ayear,with a<br />

week at winter schoolinJuly, with open<br />

classesinChristchurch,although<br />

Tāmati ­asascholar ­will also attend a<br />

one dayclass in Wellingtonseven times<br />

ayear.<br />

They are assessed at the end of each<br />

year for entry to the next year.<br />

Chloeand Tāmatistarted dancing<br />

highlandand balletin<strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />

before movingtolessons in<br />

Christchurch.<br />

Theyare now with Southern Ballet in<br />

thecity who teachavariety of dance<br />

genres,under the instruction of company<br />

directorEstelle Thomson.<br />

Summer holiday training for Tāmati has<br />

included going over competition<br />

variations ­hedoes at least an hour aday<br />

­and dance lessons in Christchurch have<br />

alreadystarted, he said.<br />

He also represented Mid Canterburyin<br />

cricket,playing in the Canterbury<br />

❛It will be agood change.<br />

I’m looking forward to seeing<br />

what Ican improve on❜<br />

—Tāmati Graham<br />

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It will be the siblings thirdyear<br />

travellingtoChristchurch for training<br />

sessions which they do four times aweek,<br />

up to four hours aday. That’s not including<br />

travel time or special competition events.<br />

There are plenty of dance challenges<br />

ahead.<br />

‘‘We’ve had to change quite alot with<br />

our dancing... learnadifferent exam for<br />

Wellington,’’Chloesaid.<br />

‘‘We used to (just) do BBO (British Ballet<br />

Organisation examinations) and now we<br />

are (also) having to do RAD (Royal<br />

Academy of Dance) because that’s what<br />

they do in Wellington.’’<br />

Doing the RAD exams will also give then<br />

more opportunities in the future.<br />

Tāmati is lookingforward to it. ‘‘I<br />

actually think it will be agood change. I’m<br />

lookingforward to seeing what Ican<br />

improve on, ratherthan just getting 100 in<br />

all my exams,’’ he said.<br />

Chloe, aYear 10 student at <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

College, alwaysliked the idea of a<br />

Broadway career, but now the ideal of<br />

joining adance companyappeals.<br />

She is doing art, dance and music for<br />

elective subjects this year.<br />

She has singing lessons with Jo<br />

Castelow, learns pianowith Fiona<br />

Maginess but is also active with women's<br />

sport. She plays <strong>Ashburton</strong> College Under<br />

16 rugby, hockey for Roncallie in Timaru,<br />

and cricket for Old Boys Collegians in<br />

Christchurch.<br />

It’s ayear of exciting possibilities.<br />

HAPPY 104TH BIRTHDAY AGNES<br />

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the Lower Waitaki,Upper Waitaki,TeAna<br />

aWai (Tengawai), North Opuha, Ōpihi and<br />

Rangitatarivers.<br />

Weed control clears the activepart of the<br />

river channel that carries fast flowing water<br />

during floodsand protectsbiodiversity.<br />

The riverbeds will be surveyed,and only<br />

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Charlotte Drennan with this years tallestsunflower. BELOW: Nola Grundy (left)withProperty BrokersGretchenGould alongside the winning entryfor the largestsunflowerhead. PHOTOS: Supplied<br />

Sunflowers succeed despite conditions<br />

The Property Brokers Geraldine Sunflower<br />

Competition has again attracted agood number<br />

of entries. Sales consultant Gretchen Gould says,<br />

However, it seems thesunflowers behaved and<br />

grew sensiblythisyear;there werenoentries in<br />

thecraziest sunflower category.<br />

We have seenarealexcitement and<br />

competitive spirit flourish this year; parents<br />

versus children, siblings, andeven neighbours,<br />

competing against each other. While some<br />

plants were affected by heavy rain, hail, and<br />

thunderstorms, we have seen flowers really<br />

took off while others were still developing<br />

heads, so judging was lots offun.<br />

Fellow consultant Anna Coleman says,<br />

As well as delivering to local letterboxes, we<br />

delivered seeds tolocal rest homes and<br />

Te WhareAko at Geraldine High School.While<br />

they may nothaveenteredfor judging, we have<br />

seen their in-house competitions. Some have<br />

simply grown the sunflowers for pleasure.<br />

The winner ofthe largest sunflower head<br />

category, and a$75 Barkers Foodstore and<br />

Eatery voucher, is Nola Grundy, with abloom<br />

measuring 300mm indiameter. Nola says,<br />

It was very exciting. Word has got around;<br />

Ihavehad phone calls from all overthe country<br />

congratulating me.<br />

With aheight of 2,650mm, the tallest<br />

sunflower was grown by Charlotte Drennan<br />

(7). Her mum, Trudy, says, The kids seem to<br />

be on aroll with this competition; Charlottes<br />

brother Arthur won the wonkiest sunflower<br />

last year. We had discussions this year about<br />

strategies to avoid wonky-ness and decided<br />

staking them was agoodoption.<br />

Charlotte was absolutely thrilled that she<br />

had won, even more delighted when she saw<br />

how disgruntled her brother was about her<br />

win. She says she thought hers was the tallest<br />

because she watered it every day, and maybe<br />

because it was aluckyseed. DEBBIE OLIVER

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, <strong>02</strong>HUI-TANGURU, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

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My sunflower didnt bloom in time for entry into the<br />

Property Brokers competition. Even so, Ithink it is just<br />

perfect. Maybe theyll have aMost Quintessential<br />

Sunflower category next year (asking for afriend).<br />

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So,now that wevegot that little bit of paperwork out<br />

of the way, this week, wecelebrate the diversity of<br />

activities that this communityhas to offer.The Academy<br />

plans to expand its creative programme by inviting<br />

interested parties to join its team or forteachersand<br />

creatives of all kinds to present regular classes and<br />

workshops at its premises -thereby making it areal<br />

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promises to showcasenot only our creativecommunity<br />

groups but sports, social, environmental... just about<br />

anything you can think of; youre bound tofind a<br />

group doing it in Geraldine.<br />

Congratulations to Steveand Katrina on the opening<br />

of The RecordKeeper. Not only is it aunique contribution<br />

to our quirky little town, itsalso wonderful to see the<br />

old shop all spruced up and operational.<br />

Best wishes to all the students heading back to<br />

school this week -wehope your year goes well.<br />

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Geraldine Academy ofPerformance and Arts creative programme team. FROM LEFT: Kate Elsen, Anya Johnston, Sarah Johnston,<br />

Trish Reader, Lorina Harding, Ethan Lovelock, and Rhys Taylor. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson<br />

Academy expands its programme<br />

Geraldine AcademyofPerformance and<br />

Arts is expanding its programme and<br />

invites community members to join its<br />

creative programmeteam.<br />

With pandemic-related physical<br />

distancing largely in the rearviewmirror,<br />

programme team memberSarah Johnston<br />

says, Its agood time to do it -toopen<br />

the door for more people in the community;<br />

for people to be involved. Were looking<br />

for people interested in teaching and<br />

people who are lookingfor teachers.<br />

The Academys creative programme<br />

team,made up ofpresent and past Academy<br />

committee members, tutors,and students,<br />

as well as an Academyfounder, got together<br />

last week to create momentum formore<br />

classes and workshops and events; to<br />

create more opportunities in theartsfor<br />

peopleofall ages, says Sarah.<br />

They are keen to expand the existing<br />

programme in performingand visual arts:<br />

from onstage and offstage theatre crafts<br />

to languages, food, music, film, dance,<br />

visual arts,and more. Collaborationwith<br />

othercommunityand wider organisations<br />

Geraldine<br />

Gem<br />

and events willbepart of the picture.<br />

Sarah says, We want to work with<br />

other groups andthe schools aroundthe<br />

town and the region, to tap into creative<br />

niches. Its important that people have<br />

opportunities to learninthe arts and not<br />

have to travel along way to get them.<br />

Keen to help The Academys creative<br />

programme team? Call Sarah on<br />

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When Steve Drew and wife Katrina Young-<br />

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it just so happened that theproperty they<br />

purchased came with ashop.Afterliving<br />

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where Steveworked as arenewable energy<br />

engineer and Katrina for the National<br />

Library,achange of lifestyle beckoned.<br />

We had run an AirbnbinWellington<br />

but decided to do something different<br />

thistime.Steve hasbeen amember of a<br />

vinyl record club for some years, and<br />

Ihavealways loved baking, so we decided<br />

to open ashop based on our passionsfor<br />

vinyl records and tasty treats, says Katrina.<br />

Steve says, For three years, Iran a<br />

vinyl records stall with fellow clubmates<br />

at the hugely popular Thorndon Fair in<br />

Wellington. It was there that Inoticed<br />

how interest was returning for bothyoung<br />

and old in buying vinyl records; this<br />

plantedthe seedofopening arecordstore.<br />

A friend hadgivenmelotsofrecords<br />

to sell for him, so with the stock sitting<br />

in storage, the renovation began. It was<br />

amajor restorationofaveryold building<br />

established in the late 1800s, so it required<br />

earthquake strengthening and some repair<br />

work. Acommercial kitchen and bathroom<br />

have been added, along with solar panels.<br />

We have been extremely fortunateto<br />

have an incredible team of hardworking<br />

and very professional local tradespeople<br />

work on the building for18-plus months,<br />

especiallyprevious ownerGavin Prentice<br />

who has beenresponsible for much of its<br />

present design and craftsmanship.<br />

Katrina adds, We have been given a<br />

real knowledge of the communitythrough<br />

ourlocal tradespeople,everyoneworking<br />

together so well and enlisting local skills<br />

and services. It has shown us the special<br />

spirit in the Geraldine community.<br />

Steve says that for some people, browsing<br />

through records is just as much about<br />

the artwork as it is aboutthe record.We<br />

have been given aselection of original<br />

posters for Timaru gigs by a kind neighbour.<br />

We have put them up in the shop to<br />

showcase local live music history. The<br />

Koia brothers have alsobeen in with some<br />

poster history of their own for us.<br />

Steve and Katrina would like The Record<br />

Keeper to be adestination for music and<br />

vinyl enthusiasts. It is not intendedtobe<br />

afast-food outlet or acaféserving meals<br />

but rather aplace to take some time to<br />

listentoyour favourite trackswhile enjoying<br />

acoffee and atreat.<br />

Steve says, There is no one reason<br />

why vinyl records arebecoming popular<br />

again, but playing them seems to bring<br />

back memories for many people. Some<br />

enjoy simply browsingthrough the albums,<br />

while others are looking to add to their<br />

collections. Above all, the sound quality<br />

from awell-pressed record has something<br />

special that digitalmusic doesnt provide.<br />

Theshophad averysoft openingearly<br />

in January, with no signs on the building<br />

and nobig announcement orfanfare.<br />

However, when the coverings on the<br />

window came down, it was enough to<br />

get peoples interest.Theystarted popping<br />

in to see the renovations, look through<br />

the records, and try out the coffee. Our<br />

veryfirst salewas to twohigh school kids,<br />

who were very excited to see albums by<br />

Pink Floyd and Elton John.<br />

Steve and Katrinawould like to thank<br />

alltheirearly customers for their support<br />

and patience; they have had incredible<br />

supportfromthe localcommunity. In the<br />

future, they would like to hold small<br />

evening eventsfor vinyl record lovers and<br />

some live performances. Steveiskeen to<br />

set up avinylrecord club for local<br />

enthusiasts. He would also like to have<br />

an annualvinyl record fair in Geraldine<br />

to bring in other independent traders and<br />

collectors from Christchurch and Dunedin.<br />

The Record Keeper is situated at<br />

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR<br />

FROM OUR MP<br />

The year ahead<br />

JACQUI DEAN<br />

With children returning to schoolthisweek, theres<br />

no doubt that the holiday season has well and truly<br />

come to an end, and thetime has come to getstuck<br />

into 2<strong>02</strong>3.<br />

Itsalwaysinteresting to see political editors and<br />

commentatorsmakingpredictions about whatmay<br />

happen in the year ahead. In my mind, its afutile<br />

exercise akin to predicting the weather months in<br />

advance. In my 17-plus years in Parliament, Ihave<br />

learnt that things canchange in the blinkofaneye,<br />

as they have done these past couple of weeks!<br />

Regardless of your politics, its important to<br />

acknowledge the contribution made byJacinda<br />

Ardern. The job of prime minister is difficult and<br />

demanding. My colleagues and Iwish her and her<br />

family well for the future.<br />

With along break having been scheduled by the<br />

government and anew prime ministeratthe helm,<br />

Ihavenodoubt that therewillbeplentyoffireworks<br />

in the debating chamber when sitting resumeson<br />

14 <strong>February</strong>. By then, it will have been nine weeks<br />

since Parliament last sat. Inthat time, politicians<br />

will no doubt have had their ears bent by people<br />

sharing their views about the state ofthe nation.<br />

Everyone seems to agree that the health (or<br />

otherwise) of the economyisset to be the number<br />

one issue for 2<strong>02</strong>3 as rising interest rates and the<br />

high cost of livingtaketheirtoll on Kiwi households.<br />

There will be plenty ofdebate amongst politicians<br />

about what course of action should be taken-and<br />

thats agood thing. Having acontest of ideas is<br />

healthy, and the government shouldnt shy away<br />

from answering the tough questions.<br />

While its easy for those in parliament to think<br />

that everyone is focused on the Beehive,the reality<br />

is that people have other things to think about.<br />

Local farmers will be keeping aclose eye onthe<br />

weather asharvest rolls on; some will be making<br />

plans forWaitangiweekend, and no doubt therell<br />

be afew parents despairing at how their children<br />

have already managed to lose their new school<br />

fleece!<br />

Each year brings its own challenges and key<br />

moments-lets hope that 2<strong>02</strong>3 is amemorable year<br />

for all the right reasons.<br />

Community spirit alive and well in Geraldine<br />

One of our elderly residents [of the<br />

Geraldine Retirement Home] recently<br />

went down to the supermarket onhis<br />

mobility scooter. By 5pmwewerestarting<br />

to get concernedashehadntreturned,<br />

so Iwenttolook forhim.<br />

Shortly afterwards, Ireceived a<br />

phone call from aGeraldine police<br />

officer saying that our resident was<br />

at the sideofthe road on StateHighway<br />

79 heading forRangitātā and that his<br />

battery had gone flat. Itseems that<br />

he had gotten completely lost and<br />

confused.<br />

Iwent down tocollect him, where<br />

the officer and Idiscussed how Iwas<br />

going to get the scooter back tothe<br />

facility. Isaid that Iwould have tosort<br />

something out the next dayasIhad no<br />

wayofpicking it up anysooner.Hesaid,<br />

Leaveitwith me. Im goingoff duty now,<br />

so will sortit.<br />

Approximately an hour later,hearrived<br />

in hispersonalute with the scooter on<br />

theback. Anotherofficerhad assisted<br />

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At 10pmlastSunday, St Annes Anglican<br />

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Aneighbour heardbanging noisesand<br />

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various itemsscattered around the pulpit.<br />

The two brass candlesticks were missing,<br />

and the wooden panelling behind the<br />

altar was smashed .<br />

The Reverend Hugh McCafferty advises,<br />

Not only are the miscreants guilty of<br />

criminal damageand theft, but theyhave<br />

also committed sacrilege. The altar<br />

candlesticks are tapu, and the thieves<br />

would be best advised to quietly return<br />

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resilience in asupportive environment<br />

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•Ideal for families as parents and children<br />

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•Quality coaching<br />

RETURNING MEMBERS<br />

We are starting back training on Tuesday 24 January.<br />

Normal classes for all grades, with classes on<br />

Tuesday 6pm-7-30pm, Thursday 5pm-6pm<br />

and Friday 6pm-8pm. See you there.

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GERALDINE RETIREMENT VILLAGE<br />

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Knitting, singing, karate, and swimming- justsomeofthe wide varietyofclubs and associations to join in Geraldine. PHOTOS: Facebook<br />

Information expo topromote community groups<br />

On Wednesday, 8<strong>February</strong>, community<br />

organisations, including performance,<br />

craft, service, childcare, aged care,<br />

environmental, sports,social, games, and<br />

more, will gather in afree one-stop<br />

promotional shopatthe Geraldine District<br />

LionessLionsClubsCommunity Groups<br />

Information Day.<br />

Lioness president Elizabeth Wilson<br />

says, Its togive the community an<br />

opportunity to see whats on offer[here<br />

in Geraldine]and to generate membership<br />

Ladies aPlate Please is a4<strong>February</strong><br />

Geraldine Lioness Lions club fundraiser<br />

intended to fill peoples cake tins with<br />

classic baking while they support the<br />

clubs community projects.<br />

Theold-style cakestall, with its titular<br />

nod to tradition, will be achancetobuy<br />

lovely home-bakinglike yourgrandmother<br />

for thesegroups.<br />

Shesays, Its on allday to give people<br />

who work the opportunity to come along<br />

whentheyve finished. Therewillbegroups<br />

andorganisationswith information tables<br />

set up Theres awarm welcome to come<br />

andjoin something newfor thenew year.<br />

Groups and organisations need [to<br />

have] arepresentative there. They can<br />

bring anything they can think of to promote<br />

their grouptothe public.Elizabethsays<br />

25 groups are already on board,and there<br />

used to make, says club committee<br />

memberand stall co-organiser Rae Bennett.<br />

She says the Lionesses will stock the<br />

stall with old-fashioned cheesecakes,<br />

loaves, biscuits, and old-fashioned cakes<br />

Its afundraiser for projects to help<br />

people in the Geraldine community. All<br />

our fundraisingmoney stays in Geraldine.<br />

is space for more.<br />

The initiative ispart ofthe Lioness<br />

outreach. Eachyear, we challenge ourselves<br />

to do work for our community. This day<br />

is away to do that; hopefully,wellbenefit<br />

from it ourselves.<br />

The information day is Wednesday,<br />

8<strong>February</strong>, 11am-7pm, at St Andrews<br />

Hall onWilson Street. To find out more,<br />

call Elizabeth on 03 303 7241 or check<br />

out the Lioness Facebook page.<br />

JAN FINLAYSON<br />

Ladies, aPlate Please: Lioness baking fundraiser<br />

Ladies, aPlate Please will be at the<br />

Harcourts carpark at the Talbot and<br />

Coxstreetsintersection, 9.30am to noon,<br />

Saturday, 4<strong>February</strong>. Cash only. Some<br />

items will cater for food intolerances.<br />

For more information, contact Rae Bennett<br />

on 03 693 8114 or <strong>02</strong>1 232 9235.<br />

JAN FINLAYSON<br />

Barker’s Foodstore &Eatery FEBRUARY INSTORE SPECIALS<br />

OPEN: Mon-Sun 8.30am-4.30pm PHONE: 03 693 9727<br />

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AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. North End<br />

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BROOKSIDE BOARDING KENNELS Farmstay for<br />

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CARPET CLEANING Powerful equipment, fastdrying.<br />

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CLEANING SERVICE Maria Cabrera<strong>02</strong>1 048 7001.<br />

CLOTHING ALTERATIONS and mending. Phone<br />

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DOUBLE GLAZING ENQUIRIES. PhoneGeraldine<br />

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HEATPUMPS Clean,service, repairand install. Please<br />

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PAINTING AND INTERIOR PLASTERING Contact<br />

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service, good rates, excellent local references.<br />

Phone Wolffie 03 693 9803 or <strong>02</strong>7 962 4841.<br />

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THE GREEN MAN PEEL FOREST Come relax in the forest. Cafe &Bar open<br />

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THURSDAY 2FEBRUARYTIL WEDNESDAY 8FEBRUARY<br />

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FEATURE<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

29<br />

Interior design reflects society<br />

BY VIVIENNE JAMES<br />

We are living in achanging<br />

world, aworld of increasing<br />

violence, climatic change, two<br />

income families andgreat<br />

progress in the world of<br />

telecommunications and<br />

information all impacting<br />

hugely on ourlives and so on<br />

our lifestyle.<br />

Values havechanged and the<br />

age of “impact or the “wow”<br />

factor in interior design has<br />

been replaced by practicality:<br />

the need for energy efficient,<br />

secure homes, in which our<br />

families can feel safe,<br />

comfortable, happy, and<br />

relaxed. Inother words, a<br />

sanctuary to which we gladly<br />

return.<br />

Formalityhas been replaced<br />

by informality and “lifestyle”<br />

and “mindfulness” have become<br />

the “in” words.<br />

Jamie Oliverhas<br />

revolutionized our cooking<br />

style; new technologies are now<br />

part of our daily lives.<br />

State of the art gismos that<br />

open your garagedoor, turn on<br />

your lights and plasma screens,<br />

pull your drapes andactivate<br />

the oven allbyremote control or<br />

even voice is areality.<br />

Having saidall that, theway<br />

your home looks is still<br />

important.<br />

It is after all, areflection of<br />

who and whatyou are and how<br />

you feelwhether eating,<br />

sleeping, entertaining, or<br />

relaxing with family.<br />

As theinfluence of social<br />

change affects our lives so must<br />

we adjustour preconceived<br />

ideas in favour of new concepts,<br />

and so thejourney begins. The<br />

art of design is now about space,<br />

light, textureand colour.<br />

You need to be able to hear,<br />

smell, taste and feel yourhome.<br />

It should be full of passion,<br />

movement, and inspiration. In<br />

other words, ajoyous<br />

Imagination is an asset when it comes to design, and awareness of our surroundings presents arich<br />

palette of ideas such as atuft of sheep’s wool inspiring arug for your bed.<br />

experience.<br />

Imagination is an asset when<br />

it comes to design and<br />

awareness of oursurroundings<br />

presents arich palette of ideas.<br />

That tuft of sheep’swoolyou<br />

saw caught on abarbedwire<br />

fence whilst driving in the<br />

country may inspire amohair or<br />

sheepskin rug on your bed. The<br />

ripple leftbythe tide in thewet<br />

sand may determine the pattern<br />

on thetile for your bathroom.<br />

Thebark of asilver birch<br />

could spark theideafor a<br />

neutral colour scheme.<br />

Summer brings inspiration<br />

from the garden.<br />

Raspberry, courgette, (green<br />

or gold), the exuberance of<br />

nasturtiums or even the humble<br />

bumblecould be thecolours for<br />

new cushions.<br />

Feedingthe senses will fire<br />

the imagination, freeing it to<br />

explore newterritory, and<br />

reward creativity.<br />

We haveentered new<br />

territory after experiencing the<br />

effects of covid andthe<br />

restrictions of lockdown.<br />

There’s freedom in the air.<br />

It’s breakout.<br />

Time to reassess.<br />

Whether we like it or notwe<br />

are experiencing an emerging<br />

plateau in history and thefuture<br />

is in our hands.<br />

The need to adapt hasnever<br />

been more important.<br />

It’s an awesome<br />

responsibility.<br />

Fibre<br />

industry<br />

rebirth<br />

Athree­year ultra­premium<br />

fibreproject is calling for<br />

farmerswho arekeen to ‘feel<br />

the potential’ of the $2B<br />

global cashmere fibre<br />

industry.<br />

‘NZcashmere–sustainably<br />

beautiful’ isaprogramme to<br />

restartthe cashmere industry,<br />

ledbyNewZealandCashmere<br />

andbacked bygovernment.<br />

NewZealandCashmere<br />

directorand Woolyarns<br />

general managerAndyMay<br />

leadsthe programme.Hesays<br />

there is afocustoassist<br />

farmerswithadviceand<br />

supportstructurestorestart<br />

theindustry.<br />

“Thisprogramme aims to<br />

help farmers asthey enter the<br />

industrysothey can<br />

sustainably farm cashmere<br />

producinggoats withintheir<br />

existingfarmsystems.”<br />

Woolyarn’s international<br />

marketingmanagerJimad<br />

Khan says cashmere fibrehas<br />

strong, long­term global<br />

demand at theultra­premium<br />

endofthemarket.<br />

“Cashmere is nota<br />

commodity fibre.It<br />

historically returns between<br />

$110 ­$150NZD/kg. It sitsright<br />

at thetopendoftheluxury<br />

fibre market andithas alongstanding,<br />

loyal customerand<br />

consumer following. This is a<br />

very stablehigh­end market.”<br />

Woolyarnshave<br />

relationships with leading<br />

European fashionhouses<br />

lookingtosource sustainably<br />

produced ultra­highend<br />

cashmerefibre fromNew<br />

Zealandfarmers. Long­term<br />

fibre contracts fromNew<br />

ZealandCashmereenable<br />

farmerstolearn howto<br />

produce cashmereandtake<br />

advantage of this global<br />

marketdemand.<br />

Home made lunches reminder<br />

Summerschool holidaysare finally<br />

wrapping up with the lastof the Mid<br />

Canterbury’s students set to returnto<br />

school early next week.<br />

Butthere's stillplenty of hot<br />

weather ahead,soNew ZealandFood<br />

Safety is sharing some tipstokeep<br />

yourkid’s packed lunchessafe to eat<br />

this summer.<br />

‘‘Whenlunchboxesget hot,the<br />

warmenvironment not onlymakes<br />

thefood unpleasant to eat but also<br />

givesgermstheopportunity to<br />

multiply faster on the foodinside.<br />

And‘‘causefoodborne illness when<br />

eaten,’’ NewZealandFood Safety<br />

deputy director­generalVincent<br />

Arbuckle says.<br />

‘‘Children can do theirpartby<br />

keepingtheirlunchboxes out of the<br />

sun andheat when at school, butthe<br />

parents andcaregivers preparing<br />

those lunches needtoconsiderhow<br />

to keep foodcool until it's eaten.<br />

‘‘No­one wants to startthe yearoff<br />

withasickday.’’<br />

Tips to keep lunchboxes safe:<br />

­Havecleanhandsand utensils<br />

whenmaking packed lunches.<br />

­Freeze water bottles overnight<br />

and pop them in the lunchbox to<br />

keepfoodchilled –orinclude a<br />

minifreezerpack.<br />

­Chillpackedlunches in the<br />

fridge overnight,but if you can't get<br />

to it the nightbefore, keep<br />

perishable foods (likecold meats<br />

or egg sandwiches) safe by packing<br />

them between cold items(like<br />

yoghurt).<br />

­Unless your children have<br />

access to amicrowave at school,<br />

don't includeleftovers that need<br />

reheating beforebeingeaten.<br />

­Stickcolouredstars or stickers<br />

on foods thatmightspoil to let<br />

children knowtheyshould be<br />

eatenfirst.<br />

­Throw awayperishable<br />

leftoversthat arebroughtback<br />

home.<br />

­Washlunchboxes eachday with<br />

hot soapy water and dry carefully.<br />

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30 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

Syndicate buys Suffolk ram for record price<br />

Anationalrecord pricefor a<br />

Suffolknow stands aftera<br />

syndicate paid $17,000for a<br />

Collie Hills ram hoggetatthe<br />

Canterbury A&P Association’s<br />

eliteram andewe sale.<br />

The topbid for the 18­monthold<br />

ram overshadowed the<br />

$16,500 paid foranother Collie<br />

HillsSuffolk —produced by<br />

Eric Ross and his son­in­law<br />

WadeNewlands —soldatthe<br />

sameChristchurch venue last<br />

year.<br />

Thesuccessfulsyndicateis<br />

Chris, Annabelle and Elizabeth<br />

Hampton, of Watertonstud<br />

near Cave in South Canterbury,<br />

Anton and Will Gibson,ofDry<br />

Creek Suffolksnear<br />

Middlemarch,andBede<br />

McCloy,ofKarendale studnear<br />

Yaldhurst.<br />

Theywerelast year’s<br />

underbidders forthe former<br />

record holder.<br />

Its successor,Collie Hills<br />

81­21, is already sittingina<br />

paddockatthe Hampton<br />

family’s farm in Cave.<br />

Chris Hamptonsaid the<br />

partnership hadbeen burnt<br />

once after missingout lastyear<br />

andwas determined tobuy the<br />

ram.<br />

Whilethe price tag seemed<br />

high,its attributeswould<br />

generatealot of valuefor the<br />

breeding group, he said.<br />

‘‘Wedidn’t want to miss out<br />

on thisone. Theyare bothvery<br />

similar rams,without seeing<br />

them together. They’veboth got<br />

theirstrong points and they<br />

both tickall the boxes,but I<br />

thinkthis fella mightbethe<br />

better ram thanlast year’s<br />

one.’’<br />

He said the ram wasbred by a<br />

stud with the sameprinciples<br />

as theirs—part of alarge<br />

commercial operation with<br />

verygood Sheep Improvement<br />

Ltd (SIL)figures.<br />

‘‘So he’s got goodcomputer<br />

figures, but good actual stuff as<br />

well.’’<br />

The ram was atwinweaned at<br />

40kgand in the autumn<br />

weighed 70kg when he was<br />

scannedwith 29sq cm of eye<br />

musclearea.<br />

The ram was agoodexample<br />

of the breed,structurally sound<br />

andwalked well with anice,<br />

clean shoulder, barreland<br />

hindquarter,hesaid.<br />

The sireattracted multiple<br />

bidders with Suffolk breeders<br />

judging it secondbypopular<br />

vote beforethe sale.<br />

Mr Hampton saidthe group<br />

formed asyndicate to buy<br />

genetics for ahigher price than<br />

they could pay individually and<br />

allowed themto spread the<br />

risk.<br />

Theyhad differentmating<br />

times: Mr McCloy plannedto<br />

put the ram to his ewe flockin<br />

early March, the Hampton’s<br />

flock at the beginningofApril<br />

and the Gibson’s ewes later that<br />

month.<br />

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Identifying the cause of seed yield losses in cocksfoot are, left, Mark Braithwaite of Plant<br />

Diagnostics, FAR research leader Richard Chynoweth and Highbank grower Ian Marr.<br />

PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />

Tracking seedloss<br />

The Marr family near<br />

Methven has grown<br />

cocksfoot for seed for more<br />

than 100years, but four<br />

years ago the crop’s viability<br />

cameunder threat after<br />

yields plummeted.<br />

Farmer Ian Marr grows<br />

about50haofcocksfooteach<br />

year at Highbank, near the<br />

base of Mt Hutt.<br />

He said the district’s<br />

climate suited the crop.<br />

However, wet weather has<br />

causedhead bleachingand<br />

somegrowershad reported<br />

cocksfoot seedyield losses of<br />

up to 70 percent, threatening<br />

the viability of the industry<br />

in some partsofCanterbury.<br />

‘‘It turned up fouryears<br />

ago,’’ he said.<br />

‘‘The firstyear was really<br />

bad, but then it wasonand<br />

off as it was weather driven.<br />

‘‘It requires moistureand<br />

the wetseasons were perfect<br />

for it. In retrospect, it was in<br />

the background for awhile.’’<br />

Mr Marr said some<br />

farmers were having up to<br />

70 percent losses.<br />

The worst for the Marrs<br />

was 50 percent.<br />

‘‘It was allabout<br />

identifying theproblem.<br />

We didn’t know the<br />

enemy.’’<br />

Leading the searchto<br />

find thecause,was the<br />

Foundation for Arable<br />

Research and theSeed<br />

Industry ResearchCentre.<br />

They surveyedmany<br />

fields in the Methven area<br />

to findpotential pathogens,<br />

including bacteria and a<br />

range of fungal species that<br />

could be thecause.<br />

Late 2<strong>02</strong>1, a<br />

breakthrough was made in<br />

understanding the seed<br />

head bleaching problem,<br />

when Plant Diagnostics<br />

owner Mark Braithwaite<br />

identified downy mildew as<br />

the probablemaincause.<br />

Downy mildew, caused by<br />

Sclerophthoracryophile<br />

has since been found in a<br />

range of cultivars and<br />

across cocksfoot fields in<br />

Canterbury.<br />

Mr Braithwaite said it<br />

wasprobably not<br />

surprising it was adifficult<br />

organismtoidentify.<br />

‘‘It is aspecies of downy<br />

mildew that only produces<br />

sporesunder very specific<br />

conditions andthey are<br />

hard to detect.’’<br />

Water is akey factor for<br />

plants to become infected<br />

during the growing season.<br />

Acool­temperature<br />

pathogen, downy mildew is<br />

active during cool nights<br />

wherethere is dewand<br />

moisture.<br />

Little is known about its<br />

life cycle and survival, but<br />

it is likely to be within the<br />

plant, possibly moving from<br />

the base to thetop in<br />

certain conditions.<br />

‘‘We know more than we<br />

did ayear ago, butthere<br />

arestill alot of unknowns<br />

about this particular<br />

organism,’’ Mr Braithwaite<br />

said.<br />

‘‘Nobody hasall the<br />

answers,inNew Zealand,<br />

or overseas and it is ripe<br />

for further study.’’<br />

Downymildew is not a<br />

fungus, but an oomycete<br />

such as late blightin<br />

potato.<br />

While not controlled by<br />

many fungicides, other<br />

products are available for<br />

its control.<br />

FARresearch leader<br />

RichardChynoweth said<br />

the downy mildew’s<br />

identification coincided<br />

with atrialofdifferent<br />

treatments on cocksfoot at<br />

Mr Marr’s farm and<br />

another at Wakanui last<br />

season.<br />

Two treatments at Mr<br />

Marr’s farm were visually<br />

striking,cocksfoot staying<br />

green while plots with<br />

other fungicide and<br />

bactericide treatments lost<br />

significantgreen leaf.<br />

Theyproduced yields of<br />

790kg ahectare and 620kg/<br />

ha compared with 220kg/ha<br />

for the control crop and<br />

450kg/ha to 480kg/ha for<br />

other treatments.<br />

Further trial work<br />

continues this season.<br />

~Central Rural Life<br />

Floodprotection<br />

worksmeeting<br />

Learnmoreabout flood worksplanned<br />

in the<strong>Ashburton</strong> andRangitata Rivers:<br />

•Rangitata River<br />

Tuesday, 7<strong>February</strong> 1:30pm<br />

Ealing Hall -18Maronan Ealing Road<br />

•<strong>Ashburton</strong> River<br />

Tuesday, 14 <strong>February</strong>6pm<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event Centre,<br />

Bradford Room -211a Wills Street<br />

Ratepayers in the <strong>Ashburton</strong> River and<br />

Rangitata River river rating districts areinvited<br />

to theseupcoming meetings to have their say<br />

on flood protection and land drainage for their<br />

properties as we work towardsimproving our<br />

resilience to flood events.<br />

Formoreinformation<br />

ecan.govt.nz/flood-worksorcalluson<br />

0800 324 636<br />

E23/7621<br />

www.ecan.govt.nz

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Wakanui aunique case<br />

An independent expert<br />

review into Mycoplasma bovis<br />

infection in Wakanui shows<br />

appropriate steps are being<br />

taken to remove infection in<br />

the area, programme director<br />

Simon Andrew says.<br />

Thereview was<br />

commissionedbythe<br />

Programme's partners, MPI,<br />

DairyNZ,and Beef +Lamb<br />

New Zealand, in mid­2<strong>02</strong>2<br />

after it became apparent<br />

infection was circulating in a<br />

small geographical area,<br />

despite the use ofdisease<br />

control measures.<br />

‘‘The review,carried out by<br />

independent epidemiologist<br />

Dr Jonathan Happold has<br />

endorsed theapproachweare<br />

taking in the Wakanui area,’’<br />

Mr Andrew said.<br />

‘‘While the review didnot<br />

confirm the sources of<br />

infection in Wakanui it notes<br />

that the area hasbeenunique<br />

to other parts of New Zealand,<br />

which have experienced<br />

Mbovis infection.<br />

‘‘Wakanuihad alarge,<br />

concentrated and dynamic<br />

population ofinfected<br />

animals within the local<br />

feedlot andthere was asmall<br />

cluster of Confirmed<br />

Properties, most of which<br />

have paddocks within 1.5 km<br />

of the feedlot.’’<br />

Dr Happoldconcluded the<br />

unusually high amount of<br />

Simon Andrew<br />

infection onthe Five Star<br />

Beef feedlot could have<br />

allowed forairborne<br />

transmission highly unlikely<br />

to have occurred in other<br />

areas of New Zealand.<br />

‘‘The review hasnot<br />

determinedthe transmission<br />

routes occurring in Wakanui<br />

with anycertainty,and it is<br />

possible we may never be able<br />

to categoricallysay what the<br />

transmission routeis,’’ Mr<br />

Andrew said.<br />

‘‘Whatwedoknow is,<br />

eradication is not dependent<br />

on knowing the transmission<br />

route. What is important is<br />

that we removethe infection<br />

from thearea which is exactly<br />

what we're doing.’’<br />

As partofthe review, Dr<br />

Happoldalsolookedata<br />

rangeoftransmission routes<br />

includingmechanicalvectors<br />

such as birds and flies,<br />

manure, effluent, and<br />

groundwater.<br />

Heconcluded infection is<br />

unlikely to have occurred via<br />

these routes.<br />

‘‘Dr Happold supports the<br />

depopulation plan for Five<br />

Star Beef andthe useofa<br />

Controlled AreaNotice<br />

(CAN).<br />

‘‘He made several<br />

recommendations andmostof<br />

these have already been<br />

implemented.’’<br />

Mr Andrew said the<br />

eradication effort continues<br />

to make good progress. The<br />

high­risk area of theCAN is<br />

now free of cattle and theCAN<br />

is on­track to be liftedinmid­<br />

March.<br />

‘‘It is expected allcurrent<br />

Confirmed Propertiesare<br />

likely to be cleared within the<br />

first half of this year,’’ Mr<br />

Andrew said.<br />

‘‘While the job is far from<br />

over, we are as close to moving<br />

to the next phase of the<br />

eradication as we have ever<br />

been and thecollective effort<br />

from farmers, industry and<br />

Programme staff hashelped<br />

us get to where we are today.’’<br />

Road care<br />

courtesy<br />

urged<br />

Harvest seasonisinfull swing<br />

and Federated Farmers is<br />

urgingmotorists and the<br />

operators of agricultural<br />

machinery to show each other<br />

some care and understanding.<br />

FederatedFarmers arable<br />

industry chairperson Colin<br />

Hurst said ‘‘not everyone has<br />

appreciatedthe recent<br />

sweltering temperatures in<br />

some SouthIsland districts<br />

but for arable farmers in the<br />

middle of harvesting, the<br />

goldenweather is both a<br />

bonus and arace to get crops<br />

in beforeMother Nature<br />

switches moods.’’<br />

New Zealand’s $2.2 billion<br />

arableindustry is an<br />

important part of the<br />

country’s exportearnings,<br />

economy and employment ­<br />

not to mentiongrowers of<br />

wheat flour for your summer<br />

sourdough.<br />

Duringharvest, combine<br />

harvesters, large tractors<br />

towingimplements and other<br />

over­size agricultural<br />

vehicles often need to use<br />

publicroads to move between<br />

different parts of the farmand<br />

between farms.<br />

‘‘They’re bulky and of<br />

necessity ­and by law ­move<br />

at lower speeds than other<br />

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motorists.<br />

‘‘Farmers are asking other<br />

driverstoshow abit of<br />

patience and common sense<br />

when coming across these<br />

large vehicles on the road,’’<br />

Colin said.<br />

‘‘If atractor or harvester<br />

does pull over to the edge of<br />

the road, take your<br />

opportunity to pass if you can<br />

do so safely.<br />

‘‘Most of them will be<br />

moving no faster than<br />

30­40kph or so, so it’snot<br />

essential to have the same<br />

severalhundredmetresof<br />

clear road ahead needed<br />

when overtakingmuch faster<br />

moving vehicles.’’<br />

Refusing to pass can result<br />

in along line­up of vehicles<br />

and that’s when somedrivers’<br />

patience frays and they do<br />

something risky,Colin said.<br />

Federated Farmers is also<br />

urging the operators of farm<br />

vehicles to keep traffic flows<br />

in mind, and to remember<br />

their responsibilities in terms<br />

of protruding implements/<br />

headersand, where required,<br />

use of beacons and hazard<br />

panels.<br />

When weall<br />

take part inthe<br />

2<strong>02</strong>3 Census,<br />

we all count.<br />

Tuesday 7March is our chance<br />

to represent ourselves, our<br />

families, whānau,communities<br />

and cultures. Census gives us<br />

the power to create change<br />

that benefits all of us; in our<br />

lives, towns, schools, hospitals<br />

and streets. Learn more at<br />

www.census.govt.nz<br />

All of us count<br />

Tatau tātou<br />

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NEWS<br />

32 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

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RESULTS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Ladies Golf<br />

Tuesday 31st January 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

Tucker TrophyRd1Qualifying–Nett<br />

Daphne McDonnell 68<br />

Vicki Moore69<br />

Mary Lou Watson72onc/b<br />

Fiona Williamson 72<br />

Nearest thePins<br />

No 4Chevalier Farm Ltd –Alison<br />

Grant<br />

No 8Samantha RoseFlowers –Vicki<br />

Moore<br />

No 12 Lynn’s small Salon –Vicki<br />

Moore<br />

No 14 Todd’s of <strong>Ashburton</strong> –MaryLou<br />

Watson<br />

No 18 2nd Shot –Erin Porter<br />

Two’s<br />

Vicki MooreNo8<br />

Pauline Bell No 14<br />

Mid CanterburySocial Wheelers<br />

18 riders. 25th Jan 2<strong>02</strong>3. 1st Jack<br />

Gorrie 28m 24s. 2nd Chris Gilbert 28m<br />

27s. 3rd PaulSummerfield 25m 28s 3f/t.<br />

4thNickSquires28m 28s. 5th Andrew<br />

Shepherd 28m 30s. 6th Katherine Gorrie<br />

32m31s. 7th Brent Hudson 32m 32s. 8th<br />

Emma Waite 25m 32s 4f/t. 9th Roger<br />

Wilson 5f/t. 10th JelleHendriksen 25m<br />

43s. 11th Don Summerfield 25m 43s.12th<br />

PaulBrake 25m44s. 13th TonyWard<br />

25m10s F/T. 14th KaylibGorrie 25m 12s<br />

2f/t. 15thChris Reid 25m 43s. 16th Paul<br />

Hands 35m 17s. 17th MarkSummerfield<br />

26m28s. 18th Nick Grijns 27m 29s.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> 9Hole<br />

Last week's winners of theR1Marion<br />

Marshall TrophysponsoredbyNetherby<br />

Pharmacy wasOliver Prince(32)<br />

followedbyGavin Johnston&Kenneth<br />

Cahill(34).<br />

Gordon Clinton scored aSmith &<br />

Church Gobbler on No. 6.<br />

Also played, Jean Drummond Trophy<br />

R1 (putting) ­winnerElaineKing (14)<br />

followedbyChris Anderson(15)and the<br />

GordonClinton Trophy R1 (putting)­<br />

winnerGavin Johnston (12) followedby<br />

GordonClinton (14) .<br />

Audrey Leath lines up the blue ball, watched on by her doubles partner Colin Lamb.<br />

This week, Thursday­2nd <strong>February</strong> is<br />

aSega Golf TrainwreckStableford, and<br />

9th <strong>February</strong> Mixed play, Best Net.<br />

Come and joininthe fun, new<br />

members welcome.<br />

Allenton BowlingClub<br />

On Tuesday 24th evening pairs was<br />

played, andresults were as follows:<br />

First Murray Palmer, Denys McEvedy<br />

3wins17ends 28 points<br />

Second Richard Kane, Murray<br />

Anderson3wins14ends 28 points<br />

Third Linda &BernieOsborne 3wins<br />

15 ends 28 points<br />

Fourth Jock &Liam O’Connor 3wins<br />

13 ends 27 points<br />

On 27th Fridaytriples wasplayed,and<br />

results were as follows:<br />

First Barry Molloy, John Cudworth,<br />

DebCudworth2wins14ends18points<br />

Second John Forde, TraceyFickling,<br />

Kelvyn O’Connor 2wins 12 ends 25<br />

points<br />

Third Neil Atkinson, Bronson Kellett,<br />

Barbara Ewan2wins 12 ends 20 points<br />

Fourth John Smart,Trevor Watson,<br />

Russell, 2wins 10 ends 22 points<br />

Fifth RosemaryBennett, Graeme<br />

Clarke, Jan Suttie 2wins10ends 14<br />

points<br />

Congratulations to all ladiesinvolved<br />

in the teamsonwinning both the<br />

Premier &Prestige trophy’s on Saturday<br />

the 28th what agreat effort you have<br />

done theclub proud.<br />

Waireka Croquet Club<br />

Canterbury CroquetAssociation and<br />

Croquet South Canterbury Association<br />

played an event against their Interclub<br />

teamsatWaireka on Monday30January.<br />

Gradeswere, Advanced,<br />

Intermediate, and Primary.<br />

Waireka CroquetClub represented<br />

CSCinthe Advanced Grade,Awamoa<br />

Gardens (Oamaru) in the Intermediate<br />

Grade and Ashburyinthe Primary<br />

Grade.<br />

Gameswere very closely contested,<br />

with many games going to the 13th hoop.<br />

Grade winners were: AdvancedGrade<br />

Canterbury Croquet Association 6<br />

games –4games,Intermediate Grade<br />

Croquet South Canterbury, 6games –4,<br />

andPrimary GradeCanterburyCroquet<br />

Association 6games –4.<br />

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PlainsLadies Friendship Club<br />

PlainsLadies Friendship<br />

Club held their meeting on<br />

Monday23rdJanuary 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

Our mini Speakerwas Isla<br />

Jones ­Islawas born on the<br />

West Coast andlived on adairy<br />

farm.Went to WestlandHigh<br />

School. Had ajob for4yrs at<br />

Thomasgarage.In1968wenton<br />

aworkingholiday to Australia.<br />

Workedinanumber of places<br />

Mt Isla. Alice Springs ,2mths in<br />

Adelaidethen back to Perthfor<br />

2mths, finaltrip to Melbourne<br />

working aroundMelbourne,<br />

went to Melbourne Cup and a<br />

bus trip to snowy Mountains.<br />

Back homeinChristchurch<br />

where she met her husband.<br />

They farmed on afew farms the<br />

last was at Rakaiauntil<br />

retirement. Now enjoy<br />

travelling theworld..<br />

MainSpeaker ­Jackie Girvan<br />

­Haven Housing<br />

Thereisalack of emergency<br />

housingin<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

In2018working for<br />

Presbyterian support. With<br />

$400 thousand setupatrust<br />

with Trevor Croy raisingover<br />

one million dollars. they bought<br />

CameronCourts9unitsthey<br />

own six. Run as abusiness and<br />

would like to getupto 100 units.<br />

The next opportunity Mona<br />

Square, withagreement with<br />

the council they are building 17<br />

units, 1bedroom.They has<br />

raised 1.5 million and have<br />

somelargedonations, there is a<br />

hold up with gib. They have<br />

bought ovens and heatpumps,<br />

landscaping from Braams,<br />

Windows Shearma, usinglocal<br />

business.<br />

Theseunits are for 60+, Low<br />

income.Rent 190per week, 2<br />

wks Bond, Over 30 people on<br />

waitinglist. When finished will<br />

have aopen day<br />

Jackiewas thanked and<br />

presented with agift.<br />

Next meeting will be Monday<br />

27th <strong>February</strong>. If youwanting to<br />

join aladies groupplease<br />

contact AlisonDoig 3087109.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> PakekeLions<br />

Club<br />

President Jim Young<br />

welcomed Members, Partners,<br />

and Visitors to the traditional<br />

January “Burns Night”<br />

meeting.MCJim Martinasked<br />

members to stand as piper Bill<br />

Doakpipedthe top table into<br />

the meeting. Aspecial welcome<br />

was extended to District<br />

Governor JulesEllisand<br />

Michelle. Lion John read the<br />

apologies and welcomed the<br />

Social Ladies. PresidentJim<br />

reminded membersofthe<br />

RemembranceServicefor Mary<br />

Smith who passed away<br />

recently, and who contributed<br />

so much to this club over many<br />

years. Lion Malcolm reported<br />

on the upgradetothe Domain<br />

Bridgeand the Bus Kiosk. Lion<br />

Trevorreported on the<br />

forthcoming Social Events<br />

including an outing to the Court<br />

Theatreonthe 4thMarch and<br />

the usual CoffeeMorning. Also<br />

aClipBoard requesting names<br />

for Meals on Wheelsinthe<br />

month of March was circulated.<br />

The District 2<strong>02</strong>J Convention is<br />

to heldinFairlie from 31st<br />

March to 2nd April and<br />

Members were urged to attend<br />

this wonderful event.Lion Bob<br />

then recited the SelkirkGrace.<br />

District Governor Jules<br />

addressed those present on the<br />

importanceof therole that<br />

Lions Internationaland our<br />

Local Lions Clubs have in our<br />

Community. He emphasised the<br />

importanceof Fellowship and<br />

the four Cs being Care,<br />

Compassion,Commitmentand<br />

Community. He also pointed<br />

out that Robbie Burns was a<br />

farmer, interested in Drama<br />

and was aHumanitarian just<br />

like many Membersinthis<br />

Club. After averyimformative<br />

and inspiring address which<br />

involved someofour members<br />

to speak, Jules was thanked by<br />

Lion Jim.The induction of two<br />

new members wasthencarried<br />

out by DG Jules, Richard<br />

Mabon sponsored by Lion Jim<br />

Youngand Neil Gibbs<br />

sponsored by LionBob Crane .<br />

These new membersand their<br />

wives Christine and Jessie were<br />

warmly welcomedbymembers<br />

into the Pakeke Lions Club.<br />

TheScottishthemefor the<br />

night opened withthree local<br />

HighlandDancers, Lucy, Leah<br />

and Brianna,who delighted<br />

everyone with their precise<br />

highland dances. Apoem “The<br />

Star ’O Robbie Burns” was read<br />

by Moira Whiting. The swirl of<br />

pipes, played by Lion Bill Doak<br />

then sounded with the piping in<br />

of theHaggis. The Haggis was<br />

addressedbyBob Frame who<br />

recitedthe traditional Robbie<br />

Burnspoeminappreciation of<br />

the Haggis. Members then all<br />

joined in withthe singing of a<br />

medley of well known Scottish<br />

Songs with solos from Jim,<br />

Peterand Diane accompanied<br />

by Moira on the piano. The<br />

tastingofthe Haggis took place<br />

and aScottish Quiz with twenty<br />

questions was then answered<br />

by members.<br />

Raffles were drawn and the<br />

Tailtwister Lion Jim collected<br />

fines from members. The<br />

meeting closed with the singing<br />

of “Auld Lang Syne” leadby<br />

piper Bill.<br />

Run/Walk5km Series<br />

We have had two successful<br />

events of our 6weekTuesday<br />

night serieswith good numbers<br />

attending, 82 the first weekand<br />

last week 112 doingthe event.<br />

We have had participants from<br />

very young to some very<br />

sprightly seniorstakepart.Itis<br />

great to see everyoneout there<br />

enjoying themselves. We have<br />

another four weeks to go andwe<br />

welcome everyonealongtogive<br />

it ago. Registrations are from<br />

5.30pmwith the event starting<br />

at 6pm. Theevent is held at the<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain from the<br />

pavilion on WalnutAve<br />

opposite Creek Road.Asmall<br />

costof$2and under18’s are<br />

free. Thereare anumber of<br />

Spotprizesevery week.<br />

Tinwald Cycling Club<br />

Lucy Reeve proved she is in<br />

great form leadingintothis<br />

year’s Coast to Coast, producing<br />

asuper ridetoclaim victory in<br />

TinwaldCycling Club, 50km<br />

eventaround the Rakaia block<br />

on Sunday.<br />

Reeve’sefforts saw herlift<br />

the JohnCleary Memorial<br />

trophy.<br />

Jason Wilson backed up his<br />

recent good form with another<br />

solid ride to secure second<br />

place.<br />

Maddie Lowry is finding form<br />

at the right time, charged into<br />

third place.<br />

JohnHoldenwill behappy<br />

with his efforts claiming fourth<br />

place.<br />

JohnDoherty and Neil Wylie<br />

roundedout thetop six.<br />

Scratch marker Adam<br />

Chapman recorded fastest time<br />

honours, riding thecourse in a<br />

quick 66.34.<br />

Co­markers Michael Audeau<br />

and Kyle Gray recorded second<br />

and third time.<br />

The juniors and division 2<br />

contested a15kmhandicap<br />

race.<br />

Sophie Best had the best of<br />

her opposition,chargingtothe<br />

front to claimthe winner’sCup<br />

and lift fastest time honours,<br />

riding the distance in 28.12.<br />

ZacBrooklandhad agreat<br />

ride to take second place with<br />

Tom Reiddiggingdeep to<br />

secure the finalpodium<br />

position.<br />

BrianEllis secured bragging<br />

rights in division2betting Alan<br />

Johns intosecond place .<br />

DEADLINE SALE -Negotiable Over $595,000<br />

3<br />

1 1 2<br />

22 Pages Road, Allenton<br />

ADelightful Family Home<br />

Deadline Sale: All offers presented by 12.00pm<br />

Tuesday 7th <strong>February</strong> 2<strong>02</strong>3 (Unless sold prior).<br />

New to the market isthis delightful family home that<br />

is amust to see and feel in the popular suburb of<br />

Allenton.<br />

• 3 Large double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes<br />

• Separate study/office<br />

• Modern kitchen with dishwasher and walk in<br />

pantry<br />

• Heat pump plus 17.1kw Woodsman log burner<br />

• Private courtyard with covered pergola<br />

• 933m2 established section<br />

Open Home: Sat 4Feb 2<strong>02</strong>3, 1215pm-1245pm<br />

Participants take part in the Run/Walk 5km Series.<br />

Next week the club will<br />

celebrate itscentennialwith a<br />

64km handicap event around<br />

the 7rises course at Wakanui<br />

on Saturday.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Ladies Friendship<br />

Club<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong>LadiesFriendship<br />

Club held an informal Garden<br />

Walk andLunch in Lieu of a<br />

formalmeeting Wednesday<br />

25thJanuary. 10 members and3<br />

guests travelledtoCedar Park<br />

LISTINGS<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

DEADLINE SALE -Negotiable Over $699,000<br />

3<br />

GardensinRolleston where we<br />

hadavery enjoyable, relaxing<br />

and inspiring11/2 acresofpark<br />

likegardens to wander round.<br />

Many ideas to take home. We<br />

then enjoyed alovely 2course<br />

lunch servedbyour hostess<br />

Anne.There was produce and<br />

some craft to purchase if<br />

desired but most popularwas<br />

the plantstall. Thank you Anne<br />

for your hospitality and amost<br />

enjoyableday.<br />

1 1<br />

11 Acton Road, Rakaia<br />

An Exciting Lifestyle Opportunity<br />

Deadline Sale: All offers presented Wednesday 8th<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2<strong>02</strong>3 @ 6pm (unless sold prior). A rare<br />

opportunity has arisen to own this exciting lifestyle<br />

property on the outskirts ofRakaia. Set on just over 5<br />

acres this spacious warm and sunnyhome has been<br />

relocated, modernised and enhanced.<br />

• 3 Double bedrooms with built in wardrobes<br />

• Heat pump<br />

• Fully double glazed<br />

• Deep water bore/well<br />

(approx 50 metres)<br />

• Large carport<br />

• 2.2187 ha<br />

Open Home: Sat 4Feb 2<strong>02</strong>3,<br />

3pm-4pm<br />

Your <strong>Ashburton</strong> Agent:<br />

Julz Evans -<strong>02</strong>7 393 6472 Email: julz@totalrealty.co.nz<br />

Just makes total sense -0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz<br />

*GST, admin &minimum fee apply Total Realty Ltd, MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

ALLENTON 4GlasseyDrive<br />

ALot To Offer Here!<br />

Situated in apopular Allenton location, this desirable<br />

property is amust see! This home boaststhree bedrooms,<br />

conservatory,open plan living,two heatpumps, HRV and<br />

excellentoutdoor living. Massive garage with internal<br />

accessand avery private, well planted section complete<br />

the picture. Pricedtosell so urgent inspectionisadvised!<br />

ENQUIRIES OVER $549,000<br />

VIEW<br />

10.00-10.30am, Saturday 4<strong>February</strong><br />

Stephen Watson<br />

M <strong>02</strong>7 433 9695<br />

RAKAIA<br />

31 Mackie Street<br />

If you're looking for afirst home, investment or<br />

downsizing, this property suits them all. This modern<br />

brick home sits on afully fenced easy care section<br />

close to the school, pre-school and all amenities.<br />

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION<br />

VIEW 11.30-12.00pm, Saturday 4<strong>February</strong><br />

Deb Roberts |M<strong>02</strong>1 0752 180<br />

RAKAIA<br />

B/17 Elizabeth Avenue<br />

Averytidytwo bedroom Oamaru stone unit with half<br />

share of aquarter acre section which is fullyfenced<br />

and secure, so there's plenty of roomout the back!<br />

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION<br />

VIEW 12.30-1.00pm,Saturday4<strong>February</strong><br />

Deb Roberts |M<strong>02</strong>1 0752 180<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH37396<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH37153<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH37070<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

NETHERBY<br />

ASHBURTON<br />

ALLENTON<br />

TINWALD<br />

7Princes Street<br />

Acharming character home situated on a1012sqm<br />

section. Four spacious bedrooms, large walk-in<br />

wardrobe area, large living spacious private section.<br />

Various outbuildings and large loft above garage.<br />

ENQUIRIES OVER $529,000<br />

VIEW 11.00-11.30am, Saturday 4<strong>February</strong><br />

Stephen Watson |M<strong>02</strong>7 433 9695<br />

3/257 Cameron Street<br />

Private standalone two bedroomOamaruStone unit<br />

within the avenues. Open plan living, two spacious<br />

bedrooms, large single garage, plenty of storage and<br />

covered patio.<br />

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION GST Inclusive<br />

VIEW 10.00-10.30am, Saturday 4<strong>February</strong><br />

Deb Roberts |M<strong>02</strong>1 0752 180<br />

5Williamson Place<br />

This huge Lockwood home is located at the end of a<br />

quiet cul-de-sac. Four bedrooms, ensuite,toilet,<br />

bathroom and shower room. Sunny and spacious<br />

open plan kitchen, dining and living areas.<br />

ENQUIRIES OVER $579,000<br />

VIEW 11.00-11.30am, Saturday 4&11<strong>February</strong><br />

Sue Prendergast |M<strong>02</strong>7 322 8422<br />

81 Archibald Street<br />

Weatherboardhome is set on 1012sqmclose to the<br />

Tinwald shopping centre. Perfect renovation project,<br />

or suit investors and developers.<br />

ENQUIRIES OVER $369,000<br />

VIEW By Appointment Only<br />

Stephen Watson |M<strong>02</strong>7 433 9695<br />

Sue Prendergast |M<strong>02</strong>7 322 8422<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH36991<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH37281<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH37356<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH36998<br />

SamGregory - SalesConsultant<br />

Sam entered theworldofproperty after spending five years as an international Businessand<br />

First-Class flight attendant. Afterfalling in love with the local Methven community, Sam and<br />

her partner built their firsthome and startedtheir family.<br />

ASHBURTON 185 Stevens Road<br />

$12.7M<br />

Plus GST (if any)<br />

Arable, Lamb Finishing and Dairy Support -294ha<br />

• Very well presented spray irrigated property in<br />

five titles<br />

• Irrigated from acombination of MHV and long<br />

term surface consents with 132,000m3 pond<br />

• Two homes, numerous implement/storage<br />

sheds and a2-stand woolshed and sheep yards<br />

• A-grade FEP Audit with max winter grazing area<br />

of 117.3ha with ALU completed<br />

• Kale in the ground now for purchaser to graze<br />

this winter<br />

• Numerous purchase options available<br />

pggwre.co.nz/ASH35715<br />

Tim Gallagher<br />

M <strong>02</strong>7 801 2888<br />

Dan van der Salm<br />

M <strong>02</strong>1 918 233<br />

Sam’smovetosalesevolved afterthree yearsinProperty Management covering the Mid<br />

Canterbury district.The skillset fromher timewithin Property Managementresults in agreat<br />

understanding of the localrental and Air BnBmarket,knowledge thus, the abilitytoguide<br />

investors lookingfor asuitable investmentand returns.<br />

Her intentionisclear, thesale or purchase of your home doesnot havetobeastressful<br />

process, Sam will guideyou through thewhole processtoensure thisisanenjoyable<br />

experience.<br />

An abilitytothinkoutside the boxtoachieveoutstanding results forclients is somethingshe<br />

pridesherselfon. Sam liveslocally in Methvenwith her family and is servicingMethven and the<br />

widerareaasaResidential andLifestyleConsultant.<br />

If you would like aconfidential discussion with Sam regarding anything property<br />

related,she will be happy to hearfrom you.<br />

Call SamToday!<br />

SamGregory<br />

M <strong>02</strong>1 <strong>02</strong>838791<br />

E sam.gregory@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />

191Burnett Street &<br />

447 West Street,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Phone: 03 3086173<br />

icensed under REAA 2<br />

Linda Fogarty<br />

Business Developement<br />

Manager<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 294 4818<br />

Mark Hanrahan<br />

Rural &Lifestyle<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 432 4<strong>02</strong>8<br />

TimGallagher<br />

Rural &Lifestyle<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 801 2888<br />

Stephen Watson<br />

Lifestyle &Residential<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 433 9695<br />

Sue Prendergast<br />

Lifestyle &Residential and<br />

Property Manager<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 322 8422<br />

Helping grow the country<br />

Tomoko Wright<br />

Lifestyle &Residential<br />

M<strong>02</strong>1 124 6412<br />

ashburton@pggwre.co.nz<br />

www.pggwre.co.nz<br />

Robin Ford<br />

Rural &Lifestyle<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 433 6883<br />

Dan vander Salm<br />

Rural &Lifestyle<br />

M<strong>02</strong>1 918 233<br />

DebRoberts<br />

Lifestyle &Residential<br />

M<strong>02</strong>1 075 2180<br />

Trevor Hurley<br />

Lifestyle &Residential<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 543 5799<br />

SamGregory<br />

Lifestyle &Residential<br />

M<strong>02</strong>1 <strong>02</strong>83 8791<br />

RobynLeggett<br />

Property Manager<br />

M<strong>02</strong>7 214 3870<br />

PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensedunder the REAA 2008<br />

Helping growthe country

SATURDAY 4THFEBRUARY<br />

6Mason Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 9:45 -10:15am 3 2 2 AHB3<strong>02</strong>49<br />

98 Creek Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:00-10:30am 3 1 4 AHB30481<br />

27b Cox Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:30-11:00pm 2 1 1 AHB30384<br />

2b Todd Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 11:00-11:30am 3 1 2 AHB30482<br />

15 Churchill Avenue, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 11:00-11:30am 3 2 2 AHB30483<br />

7Elmwood Grove, Tinwald 11:15-11:45am 4 2 2 AHB30109<br />

16 Bathurst Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 12:00-12:30pm 3 1 3 AHB30389<br />

8Manse Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 12:45-1:15pm 3 2 2 AHB30476<br />

SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY<br />

98 Creek Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:00-10:30am 3 1 4 AHB30481<br />

OpenHome<br />

theBIG event<br />

RAYWHITE MID CANTERBURY<br />

Thursday16th <strong>February</strong>2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

Would you like tobeapart ofthe BIG event with<br />

RayWhite Mid Canterbury?<br />

Whether you are buying or selling we will have<br />

multiple auctions under one roof on one day!<br />

15 Churchill Avenue, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

• 3 large bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR<br />

• Updated kitchen with good storage<br />

• Attached double garage, plus carport<br />

• Open plan kitchen/dining/living room<br />

• 2 heat pumps, night store heaterand alog burner<br />

• 1010 sqm section, well planted and private<br />

• Sought after location<br />

ForSale<br />

Enquiries over$710,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday11:00 -11:30am<br />

3 2 2<br />

This property is<br />

proudly marketed<br />

by<br />

Bruceand Denise<br />

McPherson<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 438 4250<br />

BEGINNINGAT12:00PM, THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY<br />

ASHBURTON EVENT CENTRE, BRADFORD ROOM<br />

211 WILLS STREET<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30483<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />

OpenHome<br />

OpenHome<br />

2b Todd Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

3 1 2<br />

8Manse Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

3 2 2<br />

• 1977 built Summerhill Stone<br />

• Freehold cross lease title<br />

• Open plan living<br />

• New kitchen with newappliances<br />

• Wheelchair designed bathroom with wet floor<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30482<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />

ForSale<br />

Offers over$415,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday11:00 -11:30am<br />

Cheryl Fowler<br />

<strong>02</strong>74 612 614<br />

• Modern, large 245sqm brick home<br />

• Open plan living, kitchen and dining<br />

• Kitchen includes abreakfast bar and tiled floor<br />

• Masterbedroom includes an ensuite and WIR<br />

• 801sqm section<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30476<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

Closing on Tuesday14th<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2<strong>02</strong>3 at 3:00pm<br />

(Unless Sold Prior)<br />

View<br />

Saturday12:45 -1:15pm<br />

Armand vander Eik<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 597 527<br />

5/11 Cox Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

2 1 1<br />

45 South Belt, Methven<br />

3 1 2<br />

• Close location to the Supermarket and CBD<br />

• Two generous double bedrooms<br />

• Open plan spacious kitchen, dining, lounge<br />

• Separate laundry with tub and storage<br />

• Internal single garagewith newgarage carpet<br />

ForSale<br />

Price onapplication<br />

View<br />

by appointment<br />

ChrissyMilne<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 290 6606<br />

This versatile family home has something for<br />

everyone. Open plan kitchen/dining and aspacious<br />

lounge room with log fire.Three double bedrooms and<br />

one smaller room. At rear atiny cabin with power, sound<br />

system, internet and TV.<br />

ForSale<br />

Price bynegotiation<br />

View<br />

by appointment<br />

Margaret Feiss<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 751 009<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30430<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/MVN30048<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />

KimMiller<br />

SalesConsultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 236 8627<br />

Denise Russell<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 432 9717<br />

ChrissyMilne<br />

SalesConsultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 290 6606<br />

Cheryl Fowler<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 461 2614<br />

Manjit Singh<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>0 4079 3871<br />

ShirleyFitzgerald<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 220 1528<br />

Tracey Frost<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 279 1972<br />

Carey VonLubke<br />

Property Manager<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 697 6948<br />

Armand vander Eik<br />

SalesConsultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 597 527<br />

Lynne Bridge<br />

SalesConsultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 410 6216<br />

BruceMcPherson<br />

SalesConsultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 438 4250<br />

Denise McPherson<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 242 7677<br />

Margaret Feiss<br />

SalesConsultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 751 009<br />

Trevor Goldsmith<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 225 5669<br />

Janene McDowell<br />

PropertyManager<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 287 3388<br />

96 TancredStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317<br />

rwashburton.co.nz<br />

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

the BIG event<br />

RAY WHITE MID CANTERBURY<br />

Would you like tobeapart of the BIG event<br />

with RayWhite Mid Canterbury?<br />

Whether you are buying or selling<br />

we will have multipleauctions<br />

under one roof on one day!<br />

OpenHome<br />

the BIG event<br />

RAYWHITE MIDCANTERBURY<br />

98 Creek Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

3 1 4<br />

BEGINNINGAT12:00PM, THURSDAY16TH FEBRUARY<br />

ASHBURTONEVENT CENTRE,BRADFORDROOM<br />

• 1950’s solid 3bedroom home<br />

• Fully renovated throughout<br />

• New kitchen, bathroom, flooring, paint, drapes,<br />

lighting<br />

• New wiring, plumbing and colour steel roof<br />

• Large 4bay skyline garage<br />

• Large 1040m2 section<br />

AUCTION<br />

to be auctioned on Thursday<br />

16th <strong>February</strong><br />

View<br />

Saturday10:00 -10:30am<br />

Sunday 10:00 -10:30am<br />

This property is<br />

proudly marketed<br />

by<br />

Cheryl Fowler<br />

<strong>02</strong>74 612 614<br />

211WILLS STREET<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30481<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />

the BIG event<br />

RAYWHITE MIDCANTERBURY<br />

OpenHome<br />

the BIG event<br />

RAYWHITE MIDCANTERBURY<br />

28 Farmstead Lane, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Section<br />

16 Bathurst Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

3 1 3<br />

• Secure this stunning platform to begin building<br />

your newhome in 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

• 5078m2 sitewith existing homes already recently<br />

establish in the immediate area<br />

• Lake Hood offers, watersports, biking, walking<br />

and of course the Lake House Restaurant<br />

• Fully fenced<br />

• Lake Hood lifestyle at its finest<br />

AUCTION<br />

to be auctioned on Thursday<br />

16th <strong>February</strong><br />

View<br />

by appointment<br />

This property is<br />

proudly marketed<br />

by<br />

Kim Miller<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 236 8627<br />

• Solid, permanent material home<br />

• HugeTHREE car garage<br />

• New carpet, newvinyl and newstyle<br />

• Conservatory off the lounge<br />

• Bathroom has been tastefully refreshed<br />

• Masport Log Burner, plus asizable heat pump<br />

AUCTION<br />

to be auctioned on Thursday<br />

16th <strong>February</strong><br />

View<br />

Saturday12:00 -12:30pm<br />

This property is<br />

proudly marketed<br />

by<br />

Armandvan der Eik<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 597 527<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30459<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)<br />

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30389<br />

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)<br />

Kim Miller<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 236 8627<br />

Denise Russell<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 432 9717<br />

ChrissyMilne<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 290 6606<br />

Cheryl Fowler<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 461 2614<br />

Manjit Singh<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>0 4079 3871<br />

ShirleyFitzgerald<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 220 1528<br />

Tracey Frost<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 279 1972<br />

Carey VonLubke<br />

Property Manager<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 697 6948<br />

Armand vander Eik<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 597 527<br />

Lynne Bridge<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 410 6216<br />

BruceMcPherson<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 438 4250<br />

Denise McPherson<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 242 7677<br />

Margaret Feiss<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 751 009<br />

Trevor Goldsmith<br />

Sales Consultant<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 225 5669<br />

Janene McDowell<br />

Property Manager<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 287 3388<br />

96 TancredStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317<br />

rwashburton.co.nz<br />

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

OPEN HOME l 10.00am -10.30am<br />

OPEN HOME l 10.45am -11.15am<br />

OPEN HOME l 11.00am -11.45am<br />

OPEN HOME l 11.00am -11.45am<br />

2/7 Havelock Street<br />

Havelock<br />

• Twodouble bedroomswith built-in<br />

wardrobes<br />

• Kitchen/dining is open plan<br />

• Heatedbyfloor heatpump<br />

• Alarge conservatory<br />

133 Middle Road,<br />

Allenton<br />

•3bedrooms<br />

•Master with en suiteand WIR<br />

•Spacious kitchen with pantry<br />

•Sunnyliving opening to the outdoors<br />

7A Carters Road,<br />

Allenton<br />

•Three bedrooms<br />

•Open plan living,dining and kitchen<br />

•Lawns,paths,fencing and driveways<br />

will be completed<br />

•Double internal garage<br />

7C Carters Road,<br />

Allenton<br />

•Great location<br />

•Main bathroom with vanityand tiled<br />

shower<br />

•Open plan kitchen<br />

•Three bedrooms<br />

Enquiries Over<br />

$399,000<br />

Debbie Boon<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 448 4006<br />

$625,000<br />

Debbie Boon<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 448 4006<br />

$650,000<br />

Mark Williams<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 442 2281<br />

$650,000<br />

Mark Williams<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 442 2281<br />

OPEN HOME l 11.30am -12.00pm<br />

280 Tancred Street,<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

•Open plan living and dining<br />

•Three bedrooms,the master with an<br />

en suiteand huge walk-in robe<br />

•Polished concreteflooring,quality<br />

carpeting<br />

•Double garage with internal access<br />

which opens to servicearea<br />

Enquiries over<br />

$879,000<br />

Debbie Boon<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 448 4006<br />

5ElizabethAvenue,<br />

Rakaia<br />

•Three bedrooms,low maintenance<br />

•Double glazing and heatpump<br />

•411sqm section on freehold title<br />

•Single garage with internal access<br />

Enquiries over<br />

$500,000<br />

Roberta Counsell<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 228 7843<br />

7Elizabeth Avenue,<br />

Rakaia<br />

•Three bedroom, twobathroom 160sqm<br />

brick home<br />

•Spacious open plan living,kitchen and<br />

diningareas with aconservatory’<br />

•1012sqm section with agenerous,<br />

privatebackyard<br />

•West side location, close to shops etc.<br />

$595,000<br />

Roberta Counsell<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 228 7843<br />

23C Elizabeth Street,<br />

Allenton<br />

•Close to <strong>Ashburton</strong>Domain and all<br />

Allentonamenities<br />

•Three bedrooms, master with an<br />

en suiteand walk-in robe<br />

•Open plankitchen, dining,and<br />

living area<br />

•Planterboxesand immaculate gardens<br />

Enquiries over<br />

$695,000<br />

Mark Williams<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 442 2281<br />

96A Thomson Street,<br />

Tinwald<br />

•Three bedrooms<br />

•Two bathrooms one being an en suite<br />

•Open plan kitchen, dining and living<br />

•Single garage internal access<br />

Enquiries over<br />

$599,0000<br />

Mark Williams<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 442 2281<br />

4MillibrookPlace,<br />

Tinwald<br />

•Spacious 254sqm, four bedroom, two<br />

bathroom family home<br />

•Heatpump,log burner and HRV<br />

provides comfortnomatterthe<br />

temperature<br />

•Aprivate1373sqm section, locatedina<br />

quiet cul-de-sac<br />

Enquiries Over<br />

$810,000<br />

Roberta Counsell<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 228 7843<br />

100 Walker Street,<br />

Allenton<br />

• Central location<br />

• Fourbedrooms<br />

• Familybathroom,plus an en suite<br />

• Log burnerwith transferkit<br />

Enquiries Over<br />

$690,000<br />

Debbie Boon<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 448 4006<br />

10 Queens Drive,<br />

Allenton<br />

•Nicequiet privatelocation<br />

•CharacterinClinker brick<br />

•Three bedrooms<br />

•Vacantready forimmediate possession<br />

Enquiries over<br />

$535,000<br />

Craig Philip<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 952 8722<br />

2541164

<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

59 OXFORD STREET 3 1 2<br />

STOP PAYING RENT /1ST HOME BUYER<br />

This cute bungalow has plenty on offer with<br />

some good new updates done, lick of paint<br />

here and there will make abig difference.<br />

Good rental return for investors or first<br />

home buyer starter to own ahome. Owner<br />

happy tosell ‘as is, where is’. Don’t miss this<br />

opportunity. Offers Over $319,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday 10.00 -10.30am<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/8EHYK<br />

Agent<br />

Julie Srhoy <strong>02</strong>1 354 885<br />

96 ROLLESTON STREET 3 1 2<br />

MODERN TOWNHOUSE RAKAIA<br />

This wonderful townhouse offers the ultimate<br />

easy living. 3bdrms with dble wardrobes, &<br />

bthrm between. Outdoor patio with lovely<br />

garden to relax &enjoy summer barbecues<br />

&fruit berries/trees to enjoy in the warmer<br />

months. Convenience of local amenities<br />

right on your doorstep. Offers Over $529,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday 12.30 -1.00pm<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/8VHYK<br />

Agent<br />

Julie Srhoy <strong>02</strong>1 354 885<br />

8WINDSOR STREET 2 1 -<br />

EASY CARE HOME/TWO TITLES*<br />

Character home is close to shops, schools<br />

& town. Buy the whole property on the<br />

proposed subdivision pending titles approx<br />

end of Jan, & build a home on the back<br />

section, OR simply buy the front home on<br />

the new title. *sub to final survey. Offers Over<br />

$329,000 or Offers Overs $99,000 for section.<br />

View<br />

Saturday 11.00 -11.30am<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/86HYK<br />

Agent<br />

Julie Srhoy <strong>02</strong>1 354 885<br />

19 MICHAEL STREEET 4 1 2<br />

SEARCH NO MORE!<br />

Wonderful home has plenty room for the<br />

family. Touch of Spanish appeal, with<br />

rumpus room bonus, sleep out privately<br />

in the garden, plus large double garage.<br />

Beautiful gardens to relax in at end of day &<br />

plenty of room for all to run around in.<br />

Must view call us today. Offers Over $699,000<br />

View<br />

By Appointment<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/8XHYK<br />

Agent Julie Srhoy <strong>02</strong>1 354 885 or<br />

Manu Otene <strong>02</strong>2 308 6885<br />

70 SMITH STREET 2 1 2<br />

POTENTIAL PLUS SOLID BRICK HOME<br />

Loads ofopportunity to renovate this solid<br />

home to its full potential. Spacious lounge,<br />

3double bedrooms, office nook, heat pump,<br />

large garage/workshop, sleepout +garden<br />

shed/glass house. All offers considered after<br />

2pm, 26 January 2<strong>02</strong>3 (unless sold prior).<br />

Offers Over $469,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday 3.00 -3.30pm<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/8RHYK<br />

Agent<br />

Julie Srhoy <strong>02</strong>1 354 885<br />

3DAVIS CRESCENT 6 2 1<br />

LIVE IN ONE RENT THE OTHER<br />

•Six Bedrooms •Sunny North Facing Lounges<br />

•Separate Kitchen, Laundry &Toilets •Large<br />

Double Garage •Rented at $590p/w •10<strong>02</strong>m2<br />

Section with potential to subdivide (subject<br />

to survey). This is an oustanding opportunity<br />

to secure this unqiue property &benefit from<br />

it’s rental return. BEO $500K -$550K BIR PBN<br />

View<br />

By Appointment<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/6ZHYK<br />

Agent<br />

Julie Srhoy <strong>02</strong>1 354 885<br />

1425 LAKE BRUNNER RD 3 1 -<br />

THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE BRUNNER ROAD<br />

This could be the place you call home or it<br />

could be your holiday home, plenty of room<br />

for all the toys. So close to the gorgeous<br />

Iveagh Bay &Lake Brunner. Put your stamp<br />

of style on this 3bedroomhome. Alittle bit of<br />

love would really bring this hot spot property<br />

to life. Offers Over $499,000<br />

View<br />

By Appointment<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/84HYK<br />

Agent<br />

Manu Otene <strong>02</strong>2 308 6885<br />

11 REDDICLIFE CRESCENT 3 1 1<br />

LARGE FAMILY HOME<br />

If diverse space is what your lifestyle<br />

requires, then this is the property for you! A<br />

solid brick home with 3large bdrms, afully<br />

powered sleepout &a2nd lounge with its<br />

own entrance. Log burner on wet back, plus a<br />

single garage, storage sheds, glass house &<br />

room for vegegardens. Offers Over $469,000<br />

View<br />

By Appointment<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/8MHYK<br />

Agent<br />

Manu Otene <strong>02</strong>2 308 6885<br />

38 OXFORD STREET 3 1 1<br />

DOUBLE UP ON OXFORD<br />

3Double bdrms -Double street entrance -<br />

Double brick -Soooo many things to love,<br />

new bthrm, toilet & laundry. Int access<br />

garage with auto door. Fully fenced, tidy<br />

corner section, close to schools, parks &city<br />

centre. Willbeempty at the end of January &<br />

is PRICED tosell. Offers over $399,000<br />

View<br />

By Appointment<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/8THYK<br />

Agent<br />

Manu Otene <strong>02</strong>2 308 6885<br />

1946 ARNOLD VALLEY ROAD<br />

BUILD OR BANK THE LAND!<br />

These exceptionally private sections offer the<br />

ultimate lifestyle with the Moana township<br />

just astroll away. Situated approx 50 mins<br />

from Hokitika, Lake Brunner is amagnet for<br />

tourists &Christchurch residents. Everything<br />

is right at your doorstep. 2freehold titles left.<br />

Asking Price $259,000 +GST (if any)<br />

View<br />

By Appointment<br />

ljhooker.co.nz/6GHYK<br />

Agent<br />

Manu Otene <strong>02</strong>2 308 6885<br />

Mike Grant<br />

Branch Manager<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 272 <strong>02</strong><strong>02</strong><br />

Julie Srhoy<br />

Sales &Listings<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 354 885<br />

Manu Otene<br />

Sales &Listings<br />

<strong>02</strong>2 308 6885<br />

Matt Body<br />

Sales &Listings<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 <strong>02</strong>74 5596<br />

LJ Hooker <strong>Ashburton</strong> | 65Tancred Street | Phone 0800 LJH ASH (0800 554 274) | Visit www.ashburton.ljhooker.co.nz<br />

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

OPEN HOME<br />

Rakaia 87 Cridland Street<br />

944sqm 4 1 2 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unlesssoldprior) 2pm, Thu16Feb 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

View Sat2.30-3pm or by appointment<br />

Fee Ensor <strong>02</strong>1 705014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Emma Phillips <strong>02</strong>7483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Spacious family sanctuary<br />

Awarmwelcometo87Cridland Street, Rakaia -apermanent material,spacious, modern,light andbright, single-level<br />

familyhome that ticksall theboxes.Perfectlypositionedona944sqm section, presenting apark-likegardenthat<br />

wouldtakeyearsuponyears to replicate.Embracing effortless living, themodern kitchen connects perfectly witha<br />

generousliving area,intricatelydividedinto separate spacestocater to all family members, in turn linking seamlessly<br />

to an outdoorarea that offers sheltersoyou can soak up being outdoors evenwhen theweatherisunfavourable.<br />

Surrounded by flourishinggardens, you will love the opportunitytorelax and unwindwith friendsand family.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552<strong>02</strong>50<br />

Windwhistle Lot38/623Coleridge Road<br />

546sqm<br />

Asking Price $229,000<br />

View by appointment<br />

Rosa Dekker <strong>02</strong>74655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Price reduced, act now<br />

On offer is Lot38TussockLane, aquiet,peaceful andprivatepartofTerraceDowns Resort, situated overlooking the<br />

fifth fairway and hasthe fourth green onyour doorstep.This546sqm (more or less) sectioninthe heartofanalpine<br />

paradise has mountainviews andthe bonus of maturetrees surrounding for shelter.<br />

Terrace Downs is aworld-renowned resort located only ashort hour drive from the Christchurchinternational airport<br />

or 20 minutestothe thriving skivillage of Methven. Theresortboasts atop level 18-holegolf course, with theclub<br />

house offeringanexcellent restaurant and bar. The fun isn't limited to golf though, withthe braided Rakaia River and<br />

Lake Coleridge only minutes away,jet boating, fishing and water sportsare allonthe cards.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5518813<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

Methven 29 Lochhead Crescent<br />

736sqm 3 1 1 1 2<br />

ForSale offers invitedover $639,000<br />

View Sat 12-12.30pmorbyappointment<br />

Fee Ensor <strong>02</strong>1 705014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

EmmaPhillips <strong>02</strong>7 483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Lock in Lochhead<br />

Our vendor's intentions are clear, this stunningproperty on Lochhead Crescent is nowonthe market, vacant, and<br />

ready fornew owners. The 160sqm (moreorless) floorplan reveals three spaciousbedrooms, complimented by an<br />

officeoradditional single bedroom, afamily-sized bathroom, andaseparatetoilet. The masterbedroom is apeaceful<br />

retreat,withits own doors that open outontoasunnydeckwith agarden outlook that is sheltered andsecluded.This<br />

roomisaccompanied by awalk-in wardrobeand convenient separate accesstothe family bathroom. The attached<br />

double garageintegratesthe laundry facilities.Alongwith large storagecupboards, perfectfor stashing recreational<br />

gear so youare seasonallyprepared forthe amazing pursuitsthistourismtownhas on offer. This home is move-in<br />

ready,withstylish newflooringinthe kitchenand bathroom,and freshcarpetthroughout.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552<strong>02</strong><strong>02</strong><br />

FINAL NOTICE<br />

Methven 41 DolmaStreet<br />

5,804sqm 3 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unlesssoldprior) 2pm, Tue7Feb 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

View Sat1-1.30pm or by appointment<br />

Fee Ensor <strong>02</strong>1 705014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Emma Phillips <strong>02</strong>7483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REAACT 2008<br />

Kiwi lifestyledream<br />

Calling allanimal lovers to this 5,804sqmlifestyle block. Located ashort walk from the Methven Township meansthat<br />

you gettoenjoy thebestofboth worlds with thisproperty.Our vendors areupsizing,soyou gettobenefit from all<br />

that thislifestyle blockhas to offer. The home itself is an immaculate203sqm permanent material three-bedroom,<br />

two bathroom plus separate living area (or fourth bedroom), positioned to enjoy the all-day sun, you will be kept<br />

lovely andwarm with the double glazing, log burner, and heat pump allwhile enjoying theopenplanliving that this<br />

house has to offer.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552<strong>02</strong>34<br />

bayleys.co.nz

Methven Lot 31 Elmwood,61South Belt<br />

930sqm 4 2 3 2<br />

PricebyNegotiation<br />

View by appointment<br />

Ray Knight <strong>02</strong>7 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Emily Smith <strong>02</strong>7 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Architectural allure<br />

Artist's impression<br />

Afamily-sized 293sqm (approximately) floor planwillprovide an intelligentfoundation formodern lifestyles and can<br />

be aesthetically customised by the eventual owner. At its veryheart will sit an open-plan kitchen, dining areaand<br />

loungethat'll be assisted by aformal lounge, makingeverydayfamily living exceptionally effortless. Four bedrooms<br />

with in-built storage will be supported by three chicbathrooms. The masterwill be asublime retreat,finished with an<br />

ensuiteand walk-in wardrobe. Wrapped in doubleglazing, the home willalsobekeptextremelycosy by alog fire and<br />

aducted heatpump, while an internalaccess garage will top off the list of features at thissupreme residence. Once<br />

construction commences,completionwillfollow around eight months later, meaningyourarchitecturalabodeisless<br />

than ayearaway.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519880<br />

Allenton B/51 ChurchillAvenue<br />

2 1 1 1<br />

For Sale offers invitedover $385,000<br />

View by appointment<br />

CaylaCollins <strong>02</strong>7 3410949cayla.collins@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Ray Knight <strong>02</strong>7 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Embrace this opportunity<br />

Situatedinavery desirablepocket of Allenton, thissunny 90sqm two-bedroom property has beenrecently<br />

renovated with new flooring andinsulation throughout. Theinterior and exteriorhave also been painted,freshening<br />

up the home.The bathroom hasbeenmodernised and includes astandalone shower; aseparate laundry addstothe<br />

easeofthishome.This property includes agenerousliving area that extends outtoasunny patio, the perfect spot to<br />

relaxand soakupthe sun. Established, easy-care gardens make this the idealhome for retireesoractivecouples. A<br />

standalone single garagewith an automaticdoor completes thislovely package. Conveniently bordering the Allenton<br />

Shopping centre, this property is not onetomiss.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520198<br />

Allenton 86 BeltRoad<br />

665sqm 2 1 2<br />

PricebyNegotiation<br />

View by appointment<br />

Emily Smith <strong>02</strong>7 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Opportunity not to be missed<br />

This is awonderful opportunity forthose looking to downsize, purchase afirsthomeormove closer to <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Township. Located on Belt Road,this two-bedroom, two-bathroomhome has been well-maintained and cared for<br />

overthe years. Open plan kitchenand dining capture allday sun, aperfect spot for your morningcoffee or to host<br />

friendsand family.The generouslivingareaprovides plenty of spaceand includes acosylog fire and heat pumpfor<br />

the coolermonths. Fullyrevamped,thishome has been lovingly styled by an interior designer as herforever home.<br />

Valuetothe sum of $100,000has been added keeping theclassicalstyle tastefully intact. Recent renovations in the<br />

kitchen andbathrooms includeclassic details such as Perrin &Rowe tapware,wooden interiorshutters, and LED<br />

lighting, alongwiththe added bonus of double glazing in the master bedroom.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519713<br />

Netherby 81 Bridge Street<br />

3 1 1 1<br />

For Sale offers invitedover $425,000<br />

View by appointment<br />

Emily Smith <strong>02</strong>7 2224596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

BeginningonBridge<br />

This well-maintained three-bedroom homeisthe perfectstart wherethe hard work hasbeendone. Recent updates<br />

include anew bathroom, newcarpet throughout, arecently installed Masportlogfire, andgas hot water. The kitchen<br />

andliving area capture the morning sun, whilethe large master bedroom is the perfect sunny spottorelax in at the<br />

end of the day. Thelow-maintenance section is fullyfenced, includesasingle garage and carport, raisedvegetable<br />

gardens and aglasshouse. Also includedisanaviary for thebirdfancier. Located close tothe Netherbyshops,<br />

Netherby School and minutesfromthe centre of town,this property is readyfor itsnew owners.Contact me todayfor<br />

more information.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552<strong>02</strong>33<br />

bayleys.co.nz

NEW LISTING<br />

Lismore 492CracroftMaronan Road<br />

Barnscroft -dairysupport<br />

Efficiency is theorder of theday, with ahistory of winter cowand heifer grazing utilisingthe MayfieldHinds Valetta scheme<br />

irrigation water, storage pondand two pivot irrigators. Ease of stock movement and laneway accesstoall paddocks show<br />

that the farmlayout works smoothly.<br />

Overlooking the pond is themagnificent four-bedroomhome,capturing thesun and with views to themountains. Thehome<br />

includes modern features, outdoor living, and alarge open-plan kitchen withbutler‘spantry. Another shed provides<br />

garaging and storage, andaself-containedunitisidealfor family or overflow of guests.<br />

This is an excellentopportunity to expand your business, start anew ventureorinvest in your farming future.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5520196<br />

127.0825ha<br />

Deadline Sale (unlesssoldprior) 12pm, Wed 8Mar 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

View by appointment<br />

Mike Preston <strong>02</strong>7 430 7041<br />

mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Simon Sharpin <strong>02</strong>7 6318087<br />

simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD,BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> 721WinchmoreDromore Road<br />

19.8011ha 3 2 2 1 2<br />

PricebyNegotiation<br />

View by appointment<br />

Jon McAuliffe <strong>02</strong>7 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Emily Smith <strong>02</strong>7222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Lifestyle living closetotown<br />

Situated minutesfrom <strong>Ashburton</strong>,this 19.8ha (moreorless) property is currentlyrun as asmall deerfarmand is fully<br />

deer fencedwith sheep yards, an accredited deer shed and multiple storage andimplementsheds.The propertyis<br />

part of the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Lyndhurst Irrigation Scheme and has 12 paddocks and anexcellent lanewaysystem to the<br />

yards.The home boasts three bedrooms and an office(or fourth bedroom), and the masterincludes an ensuite and<br />

walk-in robe. The openplankitchen, diningand livingarea islight and bright, with alovely rural outlook. Contactus<br />

now for more information aboutthis exciting opportunity to secureanenviable lifestyle in asought-after location.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5519741<br />

Rangitata 1068Orari-Rangitata Highway<br />

2,792sqm 3 1 1 4<br />

Asking Price $540,000+GST (if any)<br />

View by appointment<br />

Mick Hydes <strong>02</strong>7 4379696mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDERTHE REA ACT 2008<br />

Home and income<br />

Fantastic opportunityhere to purchase ahome with the ability to generateanincome. LocatedonSH1 at Rangitata,<br />

thecurrent owners are usingthe separate building as ashop, operatingasOasis Cafe and Takeaways.With high<br />

traffic volumes, arest stop directly opposite andalarge parking areaonthe property, it is ideally positioned for<br />

passing tradeinbothdirections.The home comprises three doublebedrooms,bathroom,and alargeopen-plan<br />

kitchen/dining and living whichisheated by acompliant log fire. In addition, thereisafour-cargarage plus workshop<br />

which is currently usedfor storage on the 2792sqm (more or less)freehold section. There arenumerous opportunities<br />

here to increase turnover by modifying theexisting business,alternatively choose acompletelydifferentpath.<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

bayleys.co.nz/552<strong>02</strong>13<br />

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44 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS<br />

Helping eligible low­income households be warmer and reduce heating bills.<br />

Freeinsulation, areal<br />

warming opportunity<br />

ACanterburycharity is<br />

genuinely offering free<br />

insulation in <strong>Ashburton</strong> but<br />

is battlingpublic perception<br />

it’s ascam.<br />

CEA Charitable Trust is<br />

part of government’s<br />

Warmer KiwiHomes<br />

programme which provides<br />

an 80% insulation subsidy.<br />

The charity, with the help<br />

of its many sponsors, tops<br />

that up to 100%,meaning<br />

installed insulationisfree<br />

for eligible households.<br />

CEA Charitable Trust<br />

chiefexecutive Caroline<br />

Shone said “we totally<br />

understand that people are<br />

suspiciousabout ourfree<br />

insulation and are making<br />

enquiries.”<br />

“Thereare so many scams<br />

around these days and there<br />

are so many storiesofpeople<br />

beingscammed out of<br />

money.<br />

‘‘We do not fault anyone<br />

for beingapprehensive.<br />

‘‘However, we hope people<br />

do not stop there and<br />

investigate what we are<br />

offering thoroughly so they<br />

can discoverthat, in this<br />

instance,itisnot ascam.<br />

‘‘We really want to help<br />

low­income householdswho<br />

are eligible for thescheme<br />

so they can take advantage of<br />

it and bewarmerand have<br />

lower heating bills this<br />

winter.”<br />

Free insulationmay sound<br />

toogood to be true but makes<br />

total sense financially for<br />

New Zealand as acountry.<br />

Without good insulation,<br />

many lower income<br />

householdsdon’t warm up<br />

their houses to<br />

recommended<br />

temperatures.<br />

It increases the risk of<br />

mould and respiratory<br />

conditions as well as other<br />

conditions that areaffected<br />

by thecold.<br />

CEAhas done research<br />

withthe CDHB in the past<br />

andfounditwas more costeffective<br />

to insulate people’s<br />

houses for free as it reduces<br />

costly hospitalstays.<br />

It is simply cheaper to<br />

insulate homes than to treat<br />

people in hospital.<br />

Andwith increased<br />

pressure on ourhealth<br />

system,preventing hospital<br />

admissionsismore<br />

important than ever.<br />

CEAencourages anyone<br />

withdoubts about its free<br />

insulationoffertotalk to a<br />

trusted organisation to<br />

confirm this was not ascam.<br />

In <strong>Ashburton</strong> they work<br />

withlinescompany EA<br />

Networks.<br />

“Our cooperation with EA<br />

networks started several<br />

years ago and continuesand<br />

is mentioned on their<br />

website (“MBIE fundingto<br />

help more homes prepare<br />

for winter”) if anyone is in<br />

doubt whether the free<br />

insulation offerisgenuine.”<br />

CEA Charitable Trust has<br />

been working on energy<br />

efficiency in Canterbury for<br />

nearly30years.<br />

In that time,ithas<br />

installedinsulationin<br />

nearly40,000homes,<br />

including nearly 1500in<br />

2<strong>02</strong>1, most of those with<br />

some subsidy or other.<br />

For those not eligible for<br />

subsidies CEA can still<br />

install insulation.<br />

Moneymade from those<br />

insulation installs for higher<br />

incomehouseholds goes to<br />

providing insulation<br />

subsidies where there are no<br />

funders, and also to its<br />

Curtain Bank that provides<br />

free recycled curtainsand to<br />

its freeEnergy Advice<br />

Centre.<br />

Demand surgesinwinter<br />

so anyoneinterested in<br />

insulation was advisednot to<br />

wait tillautumnbut make<br />

contactsooner ratherthan<br />

later. Owner­occupiers can<br />

get more informationfrom<br />

www.cea.co.nz or call 0800<br />

GETWARM.<br />

New toilets at reserve<br />

Thousandsofvisitors who<br />

drivetoAwa Awa Rata<br />

Reserve to view its<br />

magnificentnativebushand<br />

floweringrhododendrons<br />

will be able touse new<br />

publictoilets,designed to<br />

be in harmonywith the<br />

idyllic spot.<br />

Thereserve’s agingtoilet<br />

facility was not coping with<br />

the number of people<br />

wanting to use it and was<br />

being replaced by an<br />

environmentally­friendly<br />

dry vault toilet, withone<br />

singlecubicle and one with<br />

wheelchair access.<br />

<strong>Ashburton</strong> Council<br />

community services group<br />

manager SteveFabishsaid<br />

the claddingwould be<br />

stained redtomatch the<br />

roofand doors andthe<br />

publicfacility wouldsit<br />

nicely in harmony withits<br />

surroundings.<br />

“We know the reserveis<br />

wellusedbylocals, school<br />

groups and touristsand that<br />

there is hugedemand,<br />

especiallyinspring when<br />

the rhododendrons are<br />

flowering.<br />

“This new facility is far<br />

moreenvironmentally<br />

friendly, as it only needs to<br />

be emptiedevery few<br />

years.”<br />

The area around thetoilet<br />

will also be landscaped and<br />

council is also doing some<br />

work on the entranceway up<br />

to the toilet.<br />

Another dry vault public<br />

toilet in being installed at<br />

Taylor’s Stream,alsoa<br />

popularstopfor tourists.<br />

Mr Fabish said the new<br />

facility was asingletoilet<br />

andreplaced another aging<br />

public convenience.<br />

“Both these new toilets<br />

are part of council’s ongoing<br />

upgrading of public<br />

conveniences and we have<br />

$158,000 from government’s<br />

Tourism Infrastructure<br />

Fund to cover most of the<br />

work.”<br />

Othernew toiletsare<br />

planned forMayfield and<br />

Rakaia Gorge.<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

ACTIVE MAINTENANCE -<br />

HEATPUMP maintenance,<br />

installation and repairs.<br />

HRV filter replacement.<br />

GUTTER CLEANING for<br />

single storey homes and<br />

GENERAL HANDYMAN<br />

work. Phone Steven on <strong>02</strong>1<br />

483 376.<br />

ALTERATIONS, SEWING,<br />

mending and trouser hemming,<br />

curtain alterations<br />

and curtain making. Call<br />

Michelle on <strong>02</strong>7 352 7248.<br />

BAREFOOT Trimmer, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

based, reasonable<br />

price and reliable. For further<br />

discussion contact<br />

Chris Rogers on <strong>02</strong>1 119<br />

1815 or on Facebook,<br />

under Chris Rogers Barefoot<br />

Trimming.<br />

BUILD work to do? Contact<br />

Kiwi Building and Maintenance<br />

Ltd. Alterations,<br />

Renovations, New builds<br />

and repairs. Qualified<br />

Tradesmen. Phone Cawte<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 418 7955.<br />

CARPET 2YOU -for all your<br />

flooring needs. Supplier<br />

and installer of carpet and<br />

vinyl, re-stretch and repair,<br />

carpet cleaning. Phone<br />

Mike Gill <strong>02</strong>7 491 4210.<br />

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,<br />

servicing <strong>Ashburton</strong> and<br />

surrounding districts, $70<br />

per chimney. Phone<br />

Rodney on 03 324 2999<br />

and leave amessage.<br />

COMPUTER ASSISTANCE<br />

- For all repairs, sales,<br />

training, setup of wireless -<br />

networks, spyware<br />

cleanup. On-site day or<br />

evening. Low fees. Call<br />

Robin Johnstone, Networks<br />

Firewalls and PC’s Ltd. 03<br />

308 1440 or <strong>02</strong>7 768 4058.<br />

COMPUTER Help - need<br />

personalised help with<br />

computer programs,<br />

backups? Trouble with your<br />

PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad,<br />

Internet, printer or internet/<br />

electronic stuff. Call Frank<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 120 9292.<br />

DENTURES. Dr Peter<br />

Rumping, retired dentist,<br />

Makes new and repairs old<br />

dentures. Phone <strong>02</strong>7 220<br />

9997.<br />

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,<br />

farm equipment<br />

service and maintenance,<br />

WOF repairs, machining<br />

and welding. Odd jobs a<br />

speciality. Mobile workshop.<br />

Can Collect. Phone<br />

Malcolm <strong>02</strong>74 754 241.<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

FIRE Extinguisher sales and<br />

servicing. On farm/<br />

contractors - trucks/tractors/balers/combines/cars/<br />

boats/caravans etc. Phone<br />

Mack at Doors and More on<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 396 0361.<br />

FURNITURE Removals. For<br />

all your household removal<br />

needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,<br />

office relocations, call<br />

Nudges Furniture<br />

Removals, phone <strong>02</strong>7 224<br />

0609.<br />

2552305<br />

HEATPUMP and Ventilation<br />

Systems: Service, clean,<br />

repair and install. Please<br />

call Silvery Bauman, Ph<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 544 760.<br />

HOME-HANDYMAN/<br />

Builder, specialising in<br />

Decking, Carports, Cladding<br />

restoration and Timber<br />

window repairs. General<br />

home-handyman work.<br />

Phone Lindsay <strong>02</strong>7 230<br />

<strong>02</strong>05.<br />

LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs.<br />

Keys/locks, sliding and<br />

bifold door roller repairs.<br />

Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />

Doors and More and <strong>02</strong>7<br />

516 7104.<br />

ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

Executive Support Role<br />

Part Time /Full Time Positions<br />

TRADE &SERVICES<br />

FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER<br />

A NEW LOOK<br />

that lasts!<br />

Existing kitchens, doors,<br />

furniture &appliances<br />

The Finishing Company<br />

03 307 8870 2552184<br />

NUSPACE Painters - Town<br />

and Country. Exterior and<br />

Interior. Free quote. Work<br />

guaranteed. Phone Kerry<br />

on <strong>02</strong>7 303 2196 or email<br />

nuspacepainter@outlook.<br />

com<br />

PAINTER for all your painting<br />

needs. No job too small,<br />

inside or outside. Professional,<br />

friendly service.<br />

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or<br />

<strong>02</strong>7 200 1619.<br />

ROOF SERVICE -Moss and<br />

mold treatments, roof and<br />

gutter leak repairs, residential<br />

and commercial. For<br />

prompt service - call your<br />

local contractor - Tim on<br />

<strong>02</strong>1 197 8128.<br />

SPIDER and Fly treatment.<br />

Weed spraying and lawn<br />

treatment, plus insects. Call<br />

Allan from AA Performance<br />

Services on <strong>02</strong>7 209 5<strong>02</strong>6.<br />

"I’ll take care of them"<br />

SUN Control Window Tinting:<br />

Privacy, UV, glare, heat<br />

control for homes, offices<br />

and cars. Phone Craig<br />

Rogers 307 6347, www.<br />

windowtinter.co.nz Member<br />

of Master Tinters NZ.<br />

TILING - For all your tiling<br />

requirements, including kitchen<br />

splash backs, flooring<br />

etc. (Full water proofing)<br />

Call Kevin on <strong>02</strong>7 496<br />

8314.<br />

TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV<br />

block, glare, heat control,<br />

safety, security, privacy,<br />

frosting films, solar protective<br />

window films. Free<br />

quotes, 20 years local service.<br />

Phone 0800 368 468<br />

now, Bill Breukelaar, www.<br />

tintawindow.co.nz<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

The New Zealand Sock Company isafamily owned and operated business<br />

in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, we manufacture socks for alarge range of domestic and<br />

international customers.<br />

Due to our expansion plans we are looking for asuitable person to<br />

provide key support and assistance and be the go-to person for awide<br />

range of business tasks. We are looking for someone special, astar with<br />

potential, who can assist our International Sales Manager.<br />

Role, Skills &Experience:<br />

• Part time and Full-time positions available.<br />

• Dealing directly with internal and external stakeholders (customers,<br />

suppliers etc)<br />

• Strong administrative background, but you donot have to come from<br />

the industry to succeed in this role.<br />

• Previous experience inapersonal assistant, administrative, orproject<br />

coordination role would be helpful.<br />

• A positive and driven attitude.<br />

• Can work to deadlines.<br />

• Excellent co-ordination skills.<br />

This is agreat opportunity for someone who has the aforementioned<br />

skills but wanting to grow acareer in an environment where you will be<br />

continually supported. If you are interested inthis role, wewould welcome<br />

an application from you soplease apply,<br />

Please apply in writing with acopy ofyour current CV and 2references<br />

to:<br />

Paul Sparrow<br />

New Zealand Sock Company |8Kermode Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

Alternatively, you can email: paul@nzsock.co.nz<br />

2553124<br />

2552154

www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />

FOR LEASE<br />

STORAGE: Secure self storage<br />

units available, long or<br />

short term. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Storage<br />

Facilities. Contact us<br />

on <strong>02</strong>74 362 636 or www.<br />

ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />

co.nz<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

FOR LEASE<br />

STORAGE available, <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

Self storage, variety<br />

of sizes. Phone Rainbow<br />

Storage 03 307 0401 or<br />

phone/text <strong>02</strong>1 554 570<br />

STOCK FOOD<br />

MEADOW Hay, small bales.<br />

This seasons, top quality.<br />

$10. per bale. Phone <strong>02</strong>7<br />

6<strong>02</strong> 4885.<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

Secretary/Treasurer<br />

We seek to employ asecretary/treasurer for our<br />

vibrant golf club on a part-time Employment<br />

Agreementfor 20 hours per week.<br />

1. The key attributes we seek in a successful<br />

applicant, are:<br />

a. ateam player;<br />

b. acollaborativeworker by nature;<br />

c. apositiveand friendly outlook;<br />

d. excellentself and time-management skills.<br />

2. Experienceinthe following areas is essential:<br />

a. Basic accounting and computer systems<br />

including payroll, GST and Microsoft<br />

Office;<br />

b. Health and safetysystems;and<br />

c. Bar experience and manager’s licence<br />

preferable<br />

3. We offer aflexible work environment, including<br />

the ability to work from home on some<br />

occasions, astunning view out of your office,<br />

and asupportive Management Board and Club.<br />

Occasional weekend work is involved.<br />

4. Acopyofthe job descriptioncan be obtained by<br />

emailing ashburtongolf@gmail.com<br />

5. Applications close at 5pm on 17 <strong>February</strong> 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

and can be emailed to ashburtongolf@gmail.com<br />

2551171<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

GLAZIER<br />

Due toretirement, we need aglazier for<br />

our busy, supportive locally-owned<br />

glazing company specialising in<br />

residential repairs and double glazing.<br />

Genuinely working to strengths, not weaknesses.<br />

Phone Shane on 307-7071.<br />

ASHBURTON<br />

GLASS LTD<br />

Experts inglass<br />

Vacancy: Teacher Aide<br />

Part-time, Fixed-termfor the<br />

2<strong>02</strong>3 schoolyear.<br />

20 hoursper week,with thepossibility<br />

of additionalhours (asrequired).<br />

To commenceassoon as possible<br />

in Term 1, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

2552492<br />

Therole requiressomeonewho:<br />

•isable towork with low level learners and<br />

neurodiversestudents.<br />

•has an understanding of differentiation<br />

between curriculum levels to support the<br />

teacherwith their lesson plan;<br />

•has the confidence to enforce school policy<br />

andclass expectations.<br />

Patience and understanding are essential tothis<br />

role as it involves working with ateam to provide<br />

student support that enhances student learning<br />

and wellbeing. Other desirable qualities are being<br />

responsive toneeds, ability tobuild relationships<br />

andbeable to usetheir initiative.<br />

The successful applicant will have to undergo the<br />

police vetting procedure. Experience working ina<br />

secondaryschoolwould be an advantage.<br />

Interested candidates should send their CV and<br />

application form to college@mthutt.school.nz.<br />

Applicationsclose 3:00pm<br />

Friday the 10 <strong>February</strong>2<strong>02</strong>3.<br />

2552556–<br />

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SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT<br />

SEASONAL CLASS 5TRUCK DRIVERS -<br />

ASHBURTON<br />

We are onthe lookout for professional Class 5drivers to fill anumber of seasonal<br />

positions on our Corn harvest crews in<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />

About the role:<br />

• Operating our 58 tonne HPMV truck and trailer unit transporting corn from paddocks<br />

around mid-Canterbury to our factory.<br />

• Day Shiftpositions availableona4on, 4offroster, but this couldbenegotiablebased<br />

on applicants.<br />

• You will need to be confident operating 58 tonne HPMV combinations and have<br />

experience hooking &unhooking trailer units.<br />

• Starting March, lasting until the end of April approximately.<br />

For this role, you’ll need to:<br />

• A full Class 5license<br />

• Tobepunctual, reliable, and responsible<br />

• Tobetidy, organised and well presented<br />

• Tobeable towork unsupervised and complete duties ontime<br />

• Tounderstand the demands and variations that aseasonal role can encounter<br />

Ready to start?<br />

If this sounds likeagoodfitfor you, contact Rhys Young at<br />

Rhys.Young@talleys.co.nz or <strong>02</strong>1 481 954 to discuss this role further.<br />

Applications will be reviewed as theyare received until the positions arefilled.<br />

Talley’s is adrugfreeworkplace. All candidates will be required to under-gopreemployment<br />

and random drugscreening.<br />

Dental Assistant/Receptionist<br />

Full time dental assistant/receptionist wanted with<br />

excellent customer service and computer skills<br />

to work in agrowing dental practice. Experience<br />

preferred but not essential as full on-the-job<br />

trainingwill be given. Pleasesend your CV to:<br />

57oakgrovedental@gmail.com<br />

2552284<br />

HOME HELP WANTED 3<br />

hours, 1day per week -day<br />

is flexible. Lake Hood area.<br />

Seeking experienced lady<br />

with an eye for detail.<br />

Lovely home, good rates.<br />

Please text <strong>02</strong>74 330 114.<br />

OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING...<br />

here’s how wecan help grow yours too!<br />

Deliver your mailers to your<br />

customers with us:<br />

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We can deliver your mailer targeted locally to the customers most<br />

likely to buy from you or offer you mass reach via our South Island<br />

network.<br />

Your mailer can be delivered as an insert in our paper or separately<br />

in the letterbox.<br />

Contact us today for<br />

aplan to suit your<br />

business.<br />

SUPERVISORS wanted across the South Island<br />

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DELIVERERS wanted across the South Island<br />

To be adeliverer you will need:

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46 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>February</strong> 2, 2<strong>02</strong>3<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

FAMILYBUSINESS<br />

OPPORTUNITY IN<br />

ASHBURTON<br />

Lease forsale for<br />

leading <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />

accommodation business<br />

Benefits:<br />

• Earn $150,000 plus per annum profit while one<br />

partner can continue to work in another job<br />

• Free accommodation in a 3-or-4 bedroom,<br />

2bathroomseparatehouse on site<br />

• Possibility of extrahouse forextended family<br />

• Business pays electricity, phone, Wi-Fi and basic<br />

groceries<br />

• Nocommuter costs<br />

This businesshas been tradingsuccessfullyfor more<br />

than forty years and continued to be profitable<br />

during Covid.<br />

The owners have retired and appointed managers<br />

but continuetoreceiveagood returninretirement.<br />

They wish to move on and pass this successful<br />

business onto another couple/family. Training can<br />

be providedbut the businessissimpletorun.<br />

This an opportunity to buy before the coming<br />

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