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Ready for Christmas 

ROSY: Mr and Mrs Claus are getting ready to listen to children’s Christmas requests in 

Ashburton. 

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Bruce Dawson of Ashburton 

has naturally high cheekbones, 

and arosy colour to his face. 

They are perfect attributes 

when it comes to helping out 

the big man in red in the leadup 

to Christmas. 

‘‘I don’t even need apillow,’’ 

the 71yearold said, patting 

his tummy. 

Bruce and his wife Sherilyn 

are up with everything 

Christmassy as they help Santa 

Claus prepare for abusy 

season. 

As Mr and Mrs Claus, Bruce 

and Sherilyn are at many an 

engagement leading up to 

Christmas. They are currently 

preparing to be stationed at 

the Ashburton Arcade 

December 20 to 24, 11am to 

2pm. They moved to Ashburton 

earlier this year from 

Whangārei to be closer to their 

grandchildren in Leeston. 

‘‘We had been down to 

Ashburton acouple of times, 

and absolutely loved it. It’s 

such alovely town and it’s so 

friendly, best thing we ever 

did,’’ Sherilyn said. 

They are expecting Barbie 

dolls will be in big demand 

after the hit Barbie movie 

having screened this year, as 

will Squishmallows plush toys, 

they said. The perennials of 

bicycles and gaming 

equipment were also sure to be 

popular. 

‘‘Some kids ask for so little,’’ 

Sherilyn said. Atarecent 

workdo, alittle girl on her 

husband’s knee said she didn’t 

know what she wanted, but 

agreed with Sherilyn she 

would just like ‘‘a lovely 

present’’. 

Atany rate, the elves are 

busy in Santa’s Workshop in 

the North Pole, working away 

with just 17 days to go before 

Christmas Eve. 

Bruce began donning the 

bright red and white fleeced 

suit about 20 years ago, 

appearing as part of a 

neighbour’s Christmas light 

display. Sherilyn came on 

board in 2019, when she 

started helping children lined 

up to sit on his lap at Harvey 

Norman in Whangārei. 

It is ajob they both love. 

‘‘My biggest achievement is 

when they look at you and 

don’t know, but in the end you 

win their trust. Ahighfive 

usually does it,’’ Bruce said. 

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Rakaia Health, Photo and Post will close December 22. 

‘‘Nail in coffin’’ for Rakaia 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Rakaiaresidents are fighting to 

retaintheir town’s sole 

pharmacy and post shop services. 

Rakaia Health, Photo and Post 

will close December 22. 

Rakaia Community Association 

chairman NeilPluck said he was 

in discussionswith two 

Ashburton pharmacies, in the 

hope they would consider adepot 

in the town to which they could 

deliver prescription medications 

two to three times per week. 

‘‘We are wanting to avoid 

people having to travel to 

Rolleston and Ashburton,’’ Pluck 

said. 

Rakaia Health, Photo and Post 

is operated by Leeston 

Pharmacy. Spokesperson Lynne 

Stevens said in anotice on the 

shop’s door the business was 

closing after having had to face 

‘‘adverse financial factors’’ for 

some time. 

‘‘Other options have been 

explored but are not viable due 

to legislative and safety 

requirements,’’ she said. 

Government decisions over the 

years had impacted the viability, 

including the Ministry of Health 

in 2010 removing the ability for 

depots such as Rakaia to sell 

cough andcold medicines, and in 

2008 removingarural subsidy. 

Pluck said in addition to losing 

the pharmacy, the town was 

losing about 50POboxes based at 

the pharmacy. With the business 

closing, NZ Post would lose 

access to deliver mail to the PO 

boxes from within the shop. 

Amemo arrived informing PO 

box holders last month their 

boxes would be moving to the 

Flying fox returns 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Members of the public, still 

bemoaningthe surprise loss of the 

Ashburton Domain’s muchloved 

flyingfox in 2020, are ready for 

the openingofits new 

replacement. 

Two new 50m long flyingfoxes, 

running sidebyside, onthe 

eastern side of the walkway 

between the central car park and 

Walnut Ave will be officially 

opened today. 

The project suffered delays, 

originally planned to reopen 

months ago. 

Despite this, the removal and 

construction project will come in 

on budget $108,374. 

District council group manager 

infrastructure andopen spaces 

NeilMcCann said the former 

flyingfox did not meet modern 

health and safety standards for 

playgrounds. 

The replacements had dual 

carriages running 50m. 

‘‘The gantries are built ofsteel 

and cemented into the ground, 

and it has steel ropes on the 

carriageway. It is designed for 

people weighingupto130kg and 

has an artificial grass ramp, so 

that surface will be more durable 

when children are dragging the 

Neil Pluck. 

Ashburton box lobby. 

‘‘We want to at least chat to 

them to see if they have 

considered it,’’ Pluck said. 

‘‘It’s just another nail in the 

coffin of small town New Zealand 

in away.’’ 

NEW: The twoflying foxes at the Ashburton Domain set to be officially 

opened today. 

seats back to the top. 

‘‘Unfortunately, there have 

been afew delays on this project, 

which is disappointing for us and 

the community, but we were in 

regular communication with the 

installer to understand what was 

holding things up,’’ McCann said. 

Wet groundconditions, and 

miscalculationswere among the 

issues. 

McCannsaid artificial grass had 

been laid on the ramp, but had to 

be rolled aside for some work on 

the ramp underneath, then it 

was relaid. 

‘‘The installer miscalculated 

the distance between the 

gantries which meant the ramp 

had to be recontoured to be able 

to meet certification criteria.’’ 

He said open spaces staff had 

been making sure plantings on 

the side of the ramp were 

established. They had learned 

about the internal workings of 

the new flying fox for any future 

maintenance needs.


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Ashburton Courier, December 7, 2023 

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Meager pays tributetoparents 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


New Rangitata MP James 

Meager was proud to wear his 

Timaru Boys High School tie at 

his swearing in on Tuesday. 

The 36yearold was also 

proud to have his mum and dad 

among family members 

supporting him in Wellington, 

as he prepared to make a 

powerful maiden speech 

yesterday afternoon. 

‘‘I know my dad is making up 

for lost time. I’m so glad he’s 

here today, and Ilove him 

dearly,’’ Meager said in his 

speech notes sent to The 

Ashburton Courier prior. 

He said his dad, David 

Meager, had not been around 

much growing up, which had 

put astrain on their 

relationship. 

‘‘But Idon’t blame him for 

that. We are products of our 

upbringing, we navigate 

through the world with the tools 

that we are given, and 

sometimes those tools just 

aren’t fit for purpose. 

Forgiveness and redemption 

are words often overused, but 

they’re words that are fit for 

this moment.’’ 

David had been afreezing 

worker most of his life. He was 

‘‘a little Māori kid kicked out of 

school at 14’’. He hid in 

bedroom closets and at the 

river until he was old enough to 

convince his family to let him go 

to work at 15. 

‘‘Dad’s ahard worker, a 

bloody hard worker. You can’t 

stand on your feet for hours on 

end on the chain and in the 

boning room for 40 years 

without knowing what hard 

work looks like.’’ 

He had never stepped foot in 

the North Island until this 

week. 

His mum, Rose Stocker, was 

also ahard worker, having done 

afew jobs in her life, including 

cleaning, teacher aiding, and 

now working at Countdown in 

Timaru. 

‘‘She is the honorary Queen of 

Timaru, I’m so glad she is here 

today, and Ilove her dearly.’’ 

After his parents separated 

when he was at preschool, she 

had brought James, his younger 

brother and sister up as asingle 

mum in astate house on the 

benefit. 

‘‘My recollection is that we 

were poor, but we were never in 

poverty. Mum always made sure 

there was food on the table, 

clothes on our backs, and books 

in our schoolbags. We had a 

great life. We never went 

without. My mum has steel in her 

bones and grit in her soul. We 

always went to school, every 

single day.’’ 

The former Timaru Boys head 

boy and dux acknowledged 

perhaps to some he was a 

‘‘walking contradiction’’, being a 

partMāori boy raised in astate 

house by asingle parent on the 

benefit, and turning into aproud 

National Party MP in adeeply 

rural farming electorate in the 

middle of the South Island. 

However, he said leftwing 

political parties did not own 

PROUD: James Meager in 

Parliament at his swearing in on 

Tuesday. 

Māori, the poor or the workers. 

What united members on the 

rightwing side of the house was 

their ‘‘fundamental belief that it 

is the individual family unit that 

knows what’s best for their 

family, not the state, not the 

government, and not us’’. 

IN BRIEF 

CHARGES LAID 

A28-year-old man has been summonsed to court on 

acharge of operating avehicle carelessly. The 

charge was laid in relationtothe August 12 incident 

of acar crashingthroughthe 90-year-old Ashburton 

Domain brick wall on West St. The man is due to 

appearinthe Ashburton District Court on December 

14. 

QUAD DEATH 

One persondied following asingle vehicle crash on 

Back Track, Methven. About 10.30pm Saturday 

night, aquad bike was understood to have rolled and 

the driver has passed away at the scene. Ascene 

examination has taken place and an investigation 

into the cause of the crash is under way. 

BRIDGE WORK 

Waka Kotahi are advising maintenance works on the 

Rakaia River Bridge on State Highway1will impact 

drivers next week travelling overnight. Drivers are 

encouraged to plan ahead with delays of up to 40 

minutes are expected from Sunday through to 

December 15. Updates will be provided via Waka 

KotahiFacebook page. 

RECYCLING WOES 

Methven residents are being asked to keep astricter 

eye on their recyclinghabits after aspa pool, an old 

mattress and apiano were left at the town’s transfer 

station on Methven Chertsey Rd. Methven has a 

kerbsiderubbish and recycling collection, but 

recyclable items can also be takentothe transfer 

station. Methven Community Board members noted 

recently the volume of unpermitteditems being 

dropped off at the transferstationhad risen.The 

transfer station does have CCTV surveillance so the 

offenders could be identified. People had to use the 

service responsibly. 

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Passionate gardener Levon Wilson of 

Ashburton has partnered with Pātaka 

Kai food pantry on the corner of South 

St and Chalmers Ave to provide 

vegetable plants grown from seeds. 

Pātaka Kai organiserTKReuben 

Paul is thrilled the 29yearold has 

come on board to help locals in need. 

Wilson attends the Chris Ruth 

Centre just along the road from the 

pantry. Previously he has been 

involved in community volunteering 

through Kai for Kids and He Waka 

Tapu. 

His advocateSapphire Stanley said 

nowWilson wasn’tdoing this, he was 

happy he was still able to fulfil his 

desire for volunteer work through the 

new role. 

‘‘His love of gardening drew him to 

want to do this for the community,’’ 

Stanley said. 

‘‘Levon has found being able to 

reach out to his community and giving 

through doing this has been manaenhancing.’’ 

The first of the plants arrived last 

week at the stand, all grown by Wilson 

from seeds. They included climbing 

beans, corn, Chinese cabbage and 

tomatoes. 

The project has been supported by 

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Bird’s stardom welcomed 



Ashburton conservationist and 

photographerDon Geddes welcomed 

the internationalvoting that saw the 

pūteketeke/Australasian crested 

grebe crowned New Zealand’s Bird of 

the Century recently. 

The South Island bird with an 

orange mullet is aregular on the 

Ashburton Lakes, and one Geddes 

likes to photograph. 

‘‘It was cool to see the grebe win, 

and the publicitythis has generated 

for the birds. The freepublicityhas 

been awesome,and it’s all been fun,’’ 

Geddes said. 

The pūteketeke shot to 

international stardom thanks to 

British comedian John Oliver 

encouraginghis television 

audiences to vote for it in the Forest 

and Bird competition. 

Subsequently, the competition 

generated $600,000 in donations for 

the conservation group, more than 

six times what the 2022 competition 

raised. 

‘‘You are adeeply weird bird and 

Ithink at the end of the day that’s 

PARTNERSHIP: Levon Wilson (fourth from left) is helping users of Pātaka Kai 

to grow vegetables. Others pictured (from left) are Pātaka Kai organisers Karla 

and TK and TePuia ReubenPaul, with staff member Kylie Moore, Jasmine 

Currie, Aidan Christie (standing), Hayden Miller and staff member Lisa Payne, 

from Chris Ruth Centre. 

well as Heritage Corp who has given 

heirloom seeds. Wilson has been 

supportedbyothers who attend the 

Chris Ruth Centre. They include 

Jasmine Currie,Aidan Christie and 

HaydenMiller, who have been helping 

make the packets the plants sit in. 

The pūteketekeatAshburton Lakes. 

PHOTO DON GEDDES 

The Chris Ruth Centre looks for 

volunteer opportunities which suit 

each of their members and their 

interests. 

If people have small single pot or 

sixtray plant pots they no longer 

require, they can be left at the pantry. 

what people responded to,’’ Oliver 

said in atribute to the pūteketeke 

after it won, referring to its ‘‘Sid 

Viciousesque hairstyle’’ and other 

attributes. 

Now the hype of the competition 

is over, the birds aren’t to be 

forgotten.Locals can get involved in 

helping native birds generally by 

taking part in predator trappings, 

and making donationstoForest and 

Bird. 

They can also help out for the tenyear 

national pūteketeke survey 

planned for January 27, 2024. The 

count is being organised by 

Canterbury volunteers Rosalie 

Snoyink and Leslie Jensen. 

Due to low numbers, pūteketeke 

are classed as nationally 

vulnerable. But numbers appear to 

be increasing. 

After reaching 200 in the 1980s the 

population increased to about 400 in 

2004, and 700 in 2014. 

It is expected bird numbers may 

exceed 1000 this survey. Plans are 

under way to find observers to count 

about 100 lakes in the South Island, 

on the same day. 

Geddes is coordinating people to 

count at the Ashburton Lakes. The 

new data will be valuable in 

determining trends in survival and 

distribution of this elegant, and now 

internationally famous, diving 

water bird. 

The pūteketeke survey is on 

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Singing for Christmas joy 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Mid Canterbury Choir members 

have been singing their hearts 

out as they prepare for their 

annual Christmas Concert. To 

be held this Sunday, Celebrate 

Christmas Around the World 

will feature international 

concert organist Martin 

Setchell. 

‘‘Just singing, it brings me 

joy,’’ said founding member 

Elizabeth Small of Ashburton 

when talking about what she 

likes about performing. 

‘‘Making music together and 

just sharing it. We come to 

practice each week and we 

polish it abit more and abit 

more, and then we get to share 

it,’’ added fellow founding 

member Julie Harris of 


Their skill of singing takes on 

extra meaning around 

Christmas when they perform 

many acarol, both modern and 

dating back as far as the 18th 

century. 

Members have even had to 

practice the art of rapping, for 

the carol Rapping Paper. This 

has required attention to the 

techniques of speaking in 

rhyme and taking cues from 

fellow members. 

‘‘You have to be in time, 

otherwise it comes to bits,’’ 

foundation member Marianne 

Lemmens of Geraldine 

explained. 

Choir manager Carol Gunn 

said the choir had many 

BRINGING JOY: Mid Canterbury Choir members are preparing for their Christmas concert. They 

include those who have been with the group since it began 20 years ago (from left) Vivienne Jackson 

of Ashburton, Lynne Judkins of Ashburton, Marianne Lemmens of Geraldine, Elizabeth Small of 

Ashburton, Julie Harris of Ashburton, Graham Marr of Methven and choir manager Carol Gunn of 


members who had been with 

the group since it began 20 

years ago. In addition, there 

were always new members 

coming on board. Recently two 

young men from Methven had 

joined, helping boost the 

choir’s male contingent, which 

makes up about 20 per cent of 

choir members. 

‘‘One of the things Ilove 

about the choir, is it’s 

continuing and evolving,’’ Gunn 

said. 

The choir will be singing 

under the direction of Sylvia 

Watson, returned to lead as 

acting music director. Carolie 

Andrew is accompanist. 

In the new year the choir will 

welcome new music director 

Kathie McKimmie, who has 

worked with the choir on 

several occasions in the past. 

Celebrate Christmas 

Around the World is this 

Sunday, 2pm, at St Stephens 

Church, Park St, Ashburton. 

Entry by programme at the door 

$15. Afternoon tea will be 

served after the concert. 

OUT AND ABOUT 

DECEMBER 7 

Rakaia Lions Club is running its Toot 

for Tucker appeal around the Rakaia 

and Chertsey townships. 

DECEMBER 8 

Christmas Carols on the Green at the 

Ashburton Catholic gardens on the 

corner of Sealy and Winter St from 

7pm. All welcome. 

DECEMBER 9 

Christmas family movie screening, 

7pm, Arthur Christmas at Ashburton 

Domain picnic ground, off Elizabeth 

St, with live entertainment from 6pm. 

Bring chairs, blankets, and dress for 

the occasion. Entrance at corner of 

Elizabeth and Grigg St. Entry is free, 

but bring acanned food item for 

Salvation Army foodbank. 

Market day at St Andrew's 

Presbyterian Church Rakaia from 

9am -12pm. 

DECEMBER 10 

Christmas-themedopen day at The 

Plains Railway and Historical Museum 

in Tinwald. Open from 11am to 4pm. 

Terrace Station, Hororata, open 

day between 11am and 3pm. $10 

cash entry, children free, goes 

towards Terrace Station Charitable 

Trust. Signposted from Hororata 

roundabout. 

Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas 

concert at St Stephens Church, Park 

St, from 2pm. $15 entry includes 

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SPECIAL NIGHT:Pictured are (from left) cadet sergeant Wessel 

Blignault, cadet acting corporal Gideon Kuipers,cadet corporal William 

Brown, Ashburton CadetUnit major Cezarne Rodgers,New Zealand 

Army warrant officer Joe Taipari, cadet lance corporal Levi Appleton 

Day, cadet lance corporal,cadet lance corporal Theo Vannini and cadet 

corporalJack RobinsonSulivan. 

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Ashburton Cadet Unit recentlyheld 

aspecial night following their 

Southern Area Efficiency title win. 

Unit Commander major Cezarne 

Rodgers said as aresult they 

progressed to compete against 

winners from the Central and 

Northern regions and were 

awaiting the announcement of the 

national Efficiency winning unit. 

Each of the units were inspected 

by awarrant officer from the NZ 

Army who will select the winner 

from the winning units. The 

Ashburton unit was inspected by 

New Zealand Army WarrantOfficer 

Class One Joe Taipari and during 

night six cadets were promoted. 

Rodgers said ‘‘it is an amazing 

opportunity for the cadets to be 

promoted by such ahigh standing 

member of the New Zealand Army.’’ 

The cadets promoted were 

Wessel Blignault promoted to cadet 

sergeant, he also received his 

marksmanship shooting badge for 

scoring over 80 in aunit shoot. 

Gideon Kuipers was promoted to 

acting corporal, William Brown 

promoted to corporal, Levi 

AppletonDay promoted to lance 

corporal, Theo Vannini promoted to 

lance corporal and Jack Robinson 

Sulivan promoted to corporal 



For 30 years anational 

partnership between Kmart and 

The Salvation Army has 

brightenedupChristmasfor 

many. 

It is all thanks to the Kmart 

Wishing Tree. 

It will be the second year Kmart 

Ashburton has awishing tree. 

People can drop off gifts in the 

box next to the tree. For 

safekeeping, the elves empty the 

box regularly and take gifts to the 

Salvation Army. 

The wishing tree will be at the 

entrance to the store until 

ChristmasEve. 

Kmart Ashburton store 

manager Debbie Mangos said the 

store was happy to support local 

families. 

‘‘We are averaging 60 presents aweek,’’ 

Mangos said. ‘‘We offer people the 

opportunity to donate aChristmasgift for 

those who don't have alot and to support local 

families,’’ she said. 

Working with the Salvation Army, and with 

the generous support of their customers, 

nationally Kmart have donated over $5.6 

million and 10 million gifts have been 

distributedtothose in need at Christmas. 

Ashburton Salvation Army Corps Officer 

lieutenant Semi Ratu said they are very 

grateful for the support they receive from the 

community. ‘‘When familiescome to pick up 

their Christmashampers they can also get a 

gift for their child/ren,’’ Ratu said. 

The Salvation Army set up donated gifts 

like ashop. Ashburton Salvation Army Corps 

Officer lieutenant Lizzie WalkerRatu said 

parents can then choose the gift for their 

child. 

‘‘This gives them the dignity of choosing 

what they would like and they know their 

kids,’’WalkerRatu said. 

‘‘Some gifts come wrappedand labelled 

with the age and gender of the child they are 

suitable for, we leave them wrappedsoit's a 

surprise for everyone.’’ 

In some parts of New Zealand the Salvation 

Army has withdrawn from giving out 

Christmasfood and parcels due to demand on 

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Gifts are arriving at the Kmart 

Christmas wishing tree for the Ashburton Salvation Army 

much to the delight of Ashburton Corp Officers lieutenant 

Semi Ratu (left) and lieutenant Lizzie WalkerRatu (at 

right), receiving toys from Kmart Ashburton manager 

Debbie Mangos (centre). 

services. There isn't the funding for the extra 

treats so they are only given astandard 

parcel. 

In Ashburton, the Salvation Army can 

provide the extras like achicken, roast 

vegetables, treats and dessert thanks to 

support from Braided Rivers Trust. ‘‘Thanks 

to their support, Kmart, and the communities 

support it’s feeling very Christmassy,’’ Walker 

Ratu said. 

‘‘The foodbank has been very busy this year. 

The recent Toot for Tucker had come at a 

muchneeded time. The response was 

fantastic with the shelves in the food bank full 

but the goods would soon be going out to those 

in need.’’ 

‘‘It's lovely to see everyone caring about each 

other through the things they do for others and 

their giving, especially with the cost of living 

crisis,’’ WalkerRatu said. 

The Food Bank will be operating throughout 

the Christmas time for those in need of a 

standard food parcel. 

Ratu said ‘‘all the generous giving by the 

community is what Christmas is all about.’’ 

Christmas food, treats or gifts can be 

dropped to the Salvation Army, corner of Cass 

and Cameron Sts from Monday Thursday 

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Family Notices 

Deaths Deaths Deaths 

CONWAY Richard Jeffery 

Horst, passed away 

peacefully, with family at 

his side, onNovember 28, 

2023, aged 87. Beloved 

husband of thelateAngela; 

much loved father and 

father-in-law of Catherine 

and Michael, Rachel and 

Richard, Hamish and Alice. 

Loving brother of Juliet 

and the late Martin; proud 

grandfather of Alex, Oliver, 

and Matilda, Sophia and 

James, Max and Millie; a 

much treasured friend 

of Olive and her family. 

Messages to the Conway 

family, P O Box 472, 

Ashburton 7740. Special 

thanks to the wonderful 

staffatRadiusMillstream. A 

celebration of Richard’s life 

has been held. 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

DIAMOND, Reginald 

Lance (Reg): Peacefully 

at Ashburton Hospital on 

Monday,December4,2023, 

aged 89 years. Cherished 

father and father-in-law of 

Carol and Robert Le Grice, 

Paul and Linda, Tony and 

Cindy, and Marie King and 

a loved grandfather and 

great-grandfather. 

Messages to The Diamond 

family, c/- PO Box 6035, 

Ashburton7742. 

AcelebrationofReg’s life will 

be held at the Ashburton 

Holiday Park Lodge, 62 

Maronan Road, Tinwald 

on Saturday, December 9, 

2023 commencing at 12pm. 

Please bringaplate. 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

MAGSON, Richard 

Grant – 11/10/1984 – 

02/12/2023, aged 39years. 

It is with sadness that 

we announce the tragic 

passing ofRichard. Dearly 

loved and adored Dad of 

Charlie. Beloved son of 

Lynette, Grant and Andrea. 

Loved brother of Alan and 

Justine, Sara and Jamie. 

Loved uncle of Jordan, 

Jayden, Tane, Poppy, Ella, 

and Preston. Messages to 

the Magson family, P O 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

A service to celebrate 

Richard’s life will be held 

at the Rakaia Memorial 

Hall, Elizabeth Avenue, on 

Monday December 11, 

commencing at 1.00pm, 

followed by interment at 

the Rakaia Cemetery. For 

anyone wishing toview the 

service online go to www. 

patersonsfuneralservices. 

co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and 

click on Richard’s notice for 

the link. 

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MORRISS, Nira Patricia: 

20.12.1929 - 3.12.2023. 

Dearly lovedwife of the late 

Willie. Much loved mother 

of Dianne, and Wendy 

Morriss. Dearly loved 

Nana of her grandchildren 

and great-grandchildren. 

Messages to the Morriss 

family, P O Box 472, 

Ashburton 7740. Rest in 

Peace. Youwill be so sadly 

missed in all our lives. 

A 

special thank you to the 

AshburtonHospitalstafffor 

the exceptional care Nira 

received in her final days. 

At Nira’s request aprivate 

cremation willbeheld. 

Paterson’sFuneral Services 

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Call us today to pre-plan 

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WELLMAN Heather 

Christina, on Sunday, 

December 3, 2023. 

Passed away peacefully at 

Christchurch Hospitalwith 

Richard and Jodie by her 

side. Aged 84years. Loved 

wife of the late John (Darkie). 

Loved Mum and motherin-law 

of Tracy and Darryl 

Mills,Richardand Jodie,and 

‘Bella’. Proud grandmother 

of Miranda and Henry. A 

big thank you tothe staff 

at Christchurch Hospital. 

Messages to Heather’s 

family may be sent toPO 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

A Memorial to celebrate 

Heather’s life will be held 

in our chapel, corner East 

and Cox Street, Ashburton 

on Monday, December 11, 

commencingat1pm. 

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Acknowledgement 

BURRIDGE, Lois Noela: 

Dennis, Erin, Lynley and 

John, Ethan, Israel and 

Gabriel wish to express our 

thanks and appreciation for 

the support and assistance 

at the time ofour loss of a 

special wife, mother and 

grandmother. 

Please accept this as a 

personal thank you. 

CHATTERTON, Natasha Marie 

(Tarsh): Nigel, (Nudge), 

James, Jacob, Dannielle, 

Stev andLynn Tocher, Harry 

and Pauline Chatterton 

and families wish tothank 

all family and friends for 

their love and support with 

Tarsh’s passing. 

Thank you for all the cards, 

calls, messages and visits, 

and to allwho attended the 

celebrationofTarsh’s life. 

Special thanks toPalliative 

Care, Ashburton and Dr 

Charlotte Cox for their 

loving care during her last 

days. 

Please accept this as a 

personal thankyou. 

HENDERSON, Hartley 

Edwin: Joan, Robert, Bruce 

and families than you for 

your kind messages and 

support inthe loss of our 

loved Hartley. A special 

person who will dearly be 

missed. 

WARD, Eileen Edith 

Margaret Mary: Graeme, 

David, Anita and families 

wish to thank everyone 

for their help and support 

following the passing of 

Eileen. Thankyou forall the 

flowers, cards, baking and 

calls received. 

Our sincere thanks tothe 

staff at Radius for the care 

and sympathy that was 

given. 

CHRISTMAS THANK YOU: At the gathering were (from left) general manager Canterbury 

Rural Health Bernice Mara, midwifery nurse manager Julie Dockrill, Friends of the Hospital 

coordinator Jackie Rapley and secretary Lorraine Kershaw. 

Volunteers brighten 

up hospital stay 



Fornearly half acentury, volunteers have 

assisted staff at Ashburton Hospital to meet 

patients’nonmedicalneeds. Friends of 

Ashburton Hospitalwas begun at the request 

of the medical superintendent at the time, Dr 

Chapman, and social worker Margaret 

Denham. 

They recognised that while patients were in 

hospital, they were happier, more 

comfortable and less anxious if aholistic 

approach to their care was taken. 

Coordinator Jackie Rapley said each week 

day from February to Christmaseve 

volunteers serve morning teas in the wards, 

and at Tuarangi. Recently they were thanked 

by the hospitalatanendofyear Christmas 

gathering. 

‘‘Along with the chats and cuppas, we also 

provide Easter and Christmastreats to those 

in hospitalatthese times. We decorate the 

Christmastree and provide anativity scene in 

thechapel. Before Christmas, we will visit the 

hospitaland Tuarangi to sing Christmas 

carols,’’ Jackie said. 

‘‘Prior to Covid, the Friends took patients to 

aweekly chapel service, providedalibrary 

with books and magazines. We hope to be able 

to return to doing these next year,’’ secretary 

Lorraine Kershawsaid. 

Members have also helped out in times of 

need, including supporting staff during nurses 

strikes, helping in acrisis and following the 

earthquakes in Christchurch, which saw many 

patients sent from Christchurch to Ashburton 

some with no clothes or possessions. 

‘‘We provide personal care packs for 

patients who unexpectedly end up in hospital 

through situations like accidents. Each pack 

contains shampoo, acomb, tooth brush and 

paste. We are able to gift these packs thanks to 

thesupport of Foodstuffs Community trust 

and Hello Banana,’’ Lorraine said. 

‘‘Warm Baby, Safe Baby is aproject the 

❛We have purchased pure 

washable wool and around 20 

volunteers make singlets, 

beanies and blankets for new 

born babies.❜ 

—Jackie Rapley 

Friends are enormously proud of,’’ Jackie 

added. 

‘‘Thanks to funding from Advance 

Ashburton and Ashford Store, we have 

purchased pure washable wool and 

around 20 volunteers make singlets, 

beanies and blankets for new born babies 

in Ashburton. These are very needed as 

some families have very little and don't 

know how cold it can be here. 

As babies don't shiver their parent’s 

aren’t alway’s aware they are cold,’’ Jackie 

said. 

The Friends meet monthly on the first 

Tuesday of the month to hear from 

speakers who generally talk on health 

related topics. 

The meetings also provide the 

opportunity to connect with the other 

volunteers. 

Currently there are 40 volunteers. 

In order to futureproof the organisation 

and continue to provide amuch needed 

and appreciated service, they are looking 

for more volunteers to join them and 

someone to coordinate the volunteers. 

At the annual appreciation morning tea 

provided by Ashburton Hospital on 

International Volunteers Day, the Friends 

presented 100 personal care packs as well 

as three large boxes of knitting for the 

maternity ward to pass on to the families of 

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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 41 

7December 2023 

DeputyPrincipal Message 

Rangitata Block 

The Rangitata Block is on track tobeopen for 

01 February 2024 for the new Year 9students to 

starttheir lessons in. 

This week has seen Science, Art, Drama and 

Te WhareManaakiFaculties andDepartmentsstart 

to move resourcesintotheir newspaces. 

The interior and exterior colour scheme ofthe 

Rangitata Block reflects the Canterbury Plains. 

The outside colour of off-white and light blue 

represents the sky and clouds; while the interior is a combination of 

mutedsoftgreytones with theCollege Housecolours incorporated. 

Green represents the Canterbury green pastures; blue the Canterbury 

rivers; orange the tussock- covered mountains; all along with splashes 

of red. 

It is trulyamagnificent building and thepublicwill be invitedearly next 

year to view this showcase of educational architecture. 

End-of-Year 

The end of the year does now seem to be approaching fast. NCEA 

external examinations have finished and students wait now until mid- 

Januaryfor their results. 

TheYear 13students have had their last days of being in classrooms at 

AshburtonCollege. They have finished their exams, wehavecelebrated 

their academic successatour Year 13 GraduationAwardsCeremony, and 

have said our final farewell at the Graduation Dinner held onSunday 

03 December. 

The students now leave the well-known, familiar, secure school 

environment and begin tomake their way in other endeavours and 

communities. 

NewIntake 

As the Year 13 studentsleave,another group-ournew Year 9intake for 

2024 -have had their ‘orientation morning’atCollege, as astart to their 

transition of entering secondary schooling at AshburtonCollege. 

Year 9and 10 Students 

Since Years 11, 12 and 13students have been onexam leave, Year 10 

students have enjoyed being the ‘seniors ‘ofthe College. 

BothYear9andYear10students also havehad the excitementofgetting 

prepared for‘GetOut There’ Day, scheduledfor theday this newsletter is 

published. Students will spend the day partaking in activities selected 

from acomprehensive list, including fishing, horse riding, tramping, 

surfingand white-water rafting, to nameafew. 

ThankYou 

Iwould like totake this opportunity tothank parents and caregivers 

for their support over the year; whether it is ensuring their child isto 

College ontime, in the correct uniform, encouraging homework to be 

completed,orrevisingfor atestorexaminations, or supporting them to 

be at practises and/or extra-curriculareventsinand outofCollege. 

This help supportsthe saying-‘ittakes acommunity to raise achild’. 

Ithas been abusyyearwhenitisreflectedon, and soon it willbeschools’ 

holiday time and Iwish you and your families asafe, restful break for 

thosewho have abreak,and averyHappy Christmas. 

HelenShore-Taylor 

Deputy Principal•TumuakiTuarua 

Information 

AshburtonCollege School Board 

CasualVacancy foranElected Trustee 

ACasual Vacancyhas occurred on the School Board 

foranElectedParentRepresentative. 

TheBoardhas resolved, 

underSection105 of theEducationAct 1989, 

to fillthe VacancybySelection. 

If tenpercent or more of eligiblevoters onthe CollegeRoll 

ask the Board, within 28 days of this notice being published, 

to hold aBy-Election to fillthe vacancy,then aBy-Election willbeheld. 

Any eligible voterwho wishestoask theBoard 

to holdaBy-Electionshould advise this,inwriting,to: 

Email:ts@ashcoll.school.nz; 

or writeto: AshburtonCollegeSchool Board, 

POBox 204,Ashburton7740 

On or by:Wednesday17January2024. 

OurVision 

Events 

Successful OrientationMorning forIncoming 

2024 Year 9Students 

Thereare alwaysanumber of positivesinthe latter part of this year and 

one ofthese is our annual welcome to, and orientation for, incoming 

2024 Year 9students from ourcontributingschoolsand,insomecases, 

newstudents from outside of our district. 

Themorning is an ideal wayfor incomingstudents to experienceataste of 

what it will be liketobeanAshCollstudent. 

This morning took place on Friday 24 November and itwas our pleasure 

towelcomeapproximately 275 students,who enjoyed afull programme of 

activities followingonfromtheirwelcome from HeadofJunior School John 

Cook,inthe Auditoriumat9:00am. 

(Pictured above): Students in the Auditorium for the welcome, meeting 

and hearing from Deans James List and Josh Sim, and gaining ‘starter’s 

information’. 

Programme for theMorning 

Students were divided into Ako classes and experienced two subjects, 

Science andPhysical Education, plus atourofthe school. 

Thetourguideswereanumber of Year 9students who were tasked to show 

theincomingstudentsaroundthe variousblocks and talk withthe students 

about different subjects available atCollege. The current Year 9students 

were also able to talk about how they felt on their first day of secondary 

school and help ease any worries that the Year 8students may have asked 

about. 

Rotational Subjects 

(Picturedright,leftand 

right): Year 10 students 

Leanè Senekaland 

Elliot Watson intheir 

roles as labassistants in 

Scienceteacher 

Chan Deng’s class. 

Following the safety briefing and demonstrations, students worked 

in groups tostart their bunsen burner operating and toundertake an 

experiment of testingvarious substancesoverthe flame.Aseachstudent in 

the grouphad aturn, they wroteonthe worksheetwhich colourthe flame 

showed for Barium, Calcium, Copper, Lead and Potassium; and learned 

whichsubstancesweretoxic,anirritant or lowhazard. 

(Picturedright): Students having 

dipped the stick into the 

chemical substanceand then 

placingthe stick through the 

flame,find outwhich substance 

they areworking with. The 

orange/redflame in front is 

Calcium, whilethe Blue/Green 

flame behindisCopper. 

Meanwhile, in theCollege 

Gym, afastrounders-stylegame 

wasunderwaywith students 

on the move in fast succession, 

under themanagement of 

Phys Ed HeadofFaculty 

Vaughan Matheson and 

Phys Ed teacher Josh Sim. 

Plenty of verbal encouragement 

reverberated around thegym! 

(Picturedleft, andbelow): Students 

managing thebunsenburner process. 

(Pictured below): Actionshots from theGym. 

Despitethe poor weatheronthe day, themorning went very well.Students 

arrivedingoodspirits ready to makethe most of opportunities, andasking 

good questions about life at AshColl. Staff are looking forward toworking 

withthe students from thestartofnextyear. 

College Rock Band Performs at 

‘Light up theNight’ 

Ashburton College’s Rock Band ‘No Sleep at Work’ performed atthe 

AshburtonDistrictCouncil’s ChristmasEvent on Saturday 25 November 

as the festiveseason hitAshburton, and the big Christmas Tree waslit 

up. 

This band wasformed forthe Smokefree RockQuest this year,performing in 

the heats,in Timaru,where they placed second. 

On Saturday evening the band played a25-minute set of rock cover songs 

and finished withasongthathad amoreChristmas-type themetoit, but we 

arereliablyinformedthis wasstill arocksong! 

(Pictured above, front, left to right): Kyle Dickson (electric guitar), 

HalTwiname (bass guitar), Sean McQuillan (vocals and electric guitar) and 

Kate Cochrane (drums). 

(Pictured above): Kate Cochrane on drums. 

Photocredit: Joanne McCloy



News 

Issue 41 


Events 

Te Whare ManaakiStudentsPakeke 

Lions DayOut 

Annually the Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club sponsor an outing for 

College’s Te Whare Manaaki students, and this year was noexception, 

with the outing taking place on Tuesday 28November, at The Plains 

Vintage Railway and Historical Museum. 

Te WhareManaakiTeacher Tina Johnsonsaid that thestudentsgot to 

have tworides on the 

Railcar,playedunder 

the parachute, blew 

and caughtbubbles, 

and even had avisit 

from FatherChristmas 

who gave gifts to 

everyone.The superb 

hand-made giftswent 

down atreat,enhancing 

the outing, and we 

thank those who gave 

thetime to making 

them. 

The shade canopies and 

tables and chairs layout 

were an added comfort 

(Pictured right): 

NiesjeBurgerhout by 

theLions Sign. 

In front of the railcar (pictured above, front row, left to right): 

Niesje Burgerhout, Jacob Olsen, Riki Banwell, Skyla Mackay, 

Chelssea Cheesman, Cody Robin, Dominic Wayman. 

(Back row, left toright): Jonathan Hardy, Kaleb Moodie, Stacey Cooper, 

Harrison Thorpe. 

Junior Sports Week 

In our previous newsletter we gave ataster to this week held from 

Monday 20November-Thursday 23November. This week was apost- 

Covid initiative of Sport South Canterbury and has become afirm 

favourite forstudents and staff throughout the Aoraki region. 

Ashburton College’s Kairuruku Hākinakina | Sports Co-ordinator 

Darion Gray gives us some details relatedtothisweek and the activities 

held. 

Overall College had 140-plus students involved, with exposure toover 

twenty activities,and atotal of 725kmtravelled. 

Theactivities over the week encompassed Beach DayonMonday, Touch on 

Tuesday, WaimateDay on Wednesdayand Volleyball on Thursday. 

Mondayand Wednesdaywerenon-competitivefun events,while Touch and 

Volleyball were competitive events. We take alook at each of these days 

now. 

Caroline BayBeachDay 

At Caroline Bay Park teams participated insignificant rotations of 

activitiesinthe parkand on the beach, being: 

• Rugby Invasion Game 

• Riddle Solving and PhotoTask 

• BeachVolleyball 

• ITe Tīmatanga (Rhythmical and Mental Abilitygame,undertaken in pairs 

to help develop counting inMāori while keeping arhythm, action and 

amp) 

• Hula Hoop Challenge 

• Relay 

• Poi Toa, as shown in lastweek’s newsletter. 

• Charades 

• Memory 

• Music and amp 

• Skipping 

• Sponge and amp 

• Noodle 

Sharing the beach with passengers from the cruise ship meant the visitors 

were very interested in what was happening, which made for many 

conversions and explanations. 

Darion said that our rangitahi managed themselves extremely well and, 

with the aid of amap,navigated the park finding the various stations in the 

correctorder and in atimely manner.Itwas describedasfun forall! 

A‘Shout Out’ was given to Alex for his Double Dutch Skipping score of 84 

and, despite itnot being acompetitive day, seemingly the AshColl team 

came outontop overall! 

The Frisbee Golf (pictured below left, back row, left to right): 

Alex Kenure-Blackler, Oakley McKenzie, Curtis Bayston, Sawyer Skilling, 

Jack Bennett. 

(Middle Row, left toright): Laura Stanley, Addison Judd, Sophie Braas, 

Abby Cochrane,Tia Double,KateCochrane.Isla Gilbert. 

(Front row, left toright): Macy Lewis-West, Kate Rickard, Chloe Graham, 

Lucy Boldy. 

After ajoint lunch, venues were swapped and the College team spent the 

afternoon at theWaimateEvent Centre. 

At this venue students self-managed the choices of 3x3Basketball,Rollerblading 

and Badminton. 

Rock Climbing was on offer with experienced instructors. Over half of the 

College group, many outside their comfort zone, gave this awhirl, with all 

reachinggoals or exceeding goals,whichwas such athrill to watch. 

(Pictured right): 

Curtis Bayston 

with the ball 

in the 3x3 

Basketball 

match. 

(Picturedright): 

LauraStanley 

making her way 

up the climbing 

wall. 

(Picturedleft, lefttoright): 

Lucy Boldy, 

Chloe Graham, 

Kate Rickard, 

Macy Lewis-West setting 

outonaroller-blading 

excursion. 

(Picturedabove): Harrison Thorpe underthe parachute. 

(Picturedbelow): Chelssea Cheesmanreceiving her gift from Father Christmas 

(with his ‘helper’tothe left). 

(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Jack Bennett, Alex Kenure-Blackler, 

Sylvie Thompson-Hart, RubyPatterson, Savena Fagalima. 

(Pictured above, front row, left to right): Addison Judd. Laura Stanley, 

MaddyThomson and MakenzeBoardman. 

Waimate Day 

One hundred-plus participants enjoyed this day on Wednesday 

22 November in Waimate, with College team members transported 

by Kairuruku Hākinakina |Sports Co-ordinator Darion Gray and School 

Transport Manager and Teacher Relief Co-ordinator Mandy Harrison, with 

appreciation to her forher support as driver and helper forthe day. 

Team members for the day were -Curtis Bayston, Jack Bennett, Lucy Boldy, 

Sophie Braas, Abby Cochrane, Kate Cochrane, Tia Double, Isla Gilbert, 

Chloe Graham, Addison Judd, Alex Kenure-Blackler, Macy Lewis-West, 

Oakley McKenzie, Kate Rickard, Sawyer Skilling and LauraStanley. 

The morning was spent atVictoria Park having agoatFrisbee Golf.There 

were plenty of volunteers on hand to offer tips,explaining techniques and 

the different typesoffrisbee to get the bestdistanceand flight. 

Congratulations 

Students of the Week Award 

From the StudentAshColl WayCommittee this week we have 

the Year 9and Year 10 Studentofthe Week Awardees, 

from Week 7ofthisterm. 

In Term Four we are focusingonall three Values of 

Quality,Pride andRespect. 

The Week 7studentshave exhibited the 

AshCollWay theme of ‘Being Respectful Towards Others’. 

The Recipients for Week 7, Term Four were: 

Tina emphasisedthatthe daywas agreat success,and we cannot thank 

the Pakeke Lions enough for providing such an enjoyable outing for 

our students. 

Sophie Braas 

Year 9 

Maddie Stirling 

Year 10



News 

Issue 41 



Impressive SouthIslandSecondary Schools’ 

TrackCycling Success 

As part of our follow-up on student successes not able to be covered in 

earlier newsletters due to our various prize-giving reports, we now look at 

the SouthIsland SecondarySchools’Track Championships2023. 

This event was held during the October term holidays, on Tuesday 03 

and Wednesday 04October, atthe SIT (Southern Institute ofTechnology) 

Velodrome, Invercargill. 

Eliza McKenzie was the sole representative at this event, from the 

Ashburton CollegeRoad and TrackCycling Team. 

Although aSouth Island Schools’ Championship, North Island secondary 

school riders were able to compete, butnonewereinEliza’sage group. 

This event followed the three-day Yunca Junior Tour ofSouthland, which 

was achallenging event. Eliza finished that onthe middle Sunday ofthe 

holidaybreak,had aday off andwas then back competing on theTuesday. 

JuniorSportsWeek 

JuniorBoys’ andGirls’Volleyball 

TheJuniorBoys’andGirls’Volleyball teamshad agreat dayonThursday 

23 November at the Aoraki Junior Volleyball Tournament played at 

Southern Trust EventCentre, Timaru. 

Coach Jonah Drye said he was ‘blown away’ by the amazing quality of 

volleyball both of the College teams played and, with volleyball being one 

ofthe twocompetitive sports,thisquality showed in their results. 

Results 

Both teamsplayedintheirrespectivetop grade andcameout with excellent 

results - 

• with the Boys’teamfinishing in 2nd place withinthe topBoys’ Grade 

• and the Girls’ team finishing in 1st place in the topGirls' Grade. 

Jonah said the results were agreat reflection of all the hard work and 

commitment students have put into themselves and each other. They 

represented AshburtonCollege extremely well andshould beveryproud. 

AshColl Boys’Team 

However, this build-up did not stop the teams from getting out there and 

amongstit, andplayingevery game to thebest of their ability. 

Resultswere– 

The Mixedand Girlsteams didn’t manage to progress further thanthe pool 

play, buthad anawesometimeand still scored some stellartries.Boththese 

teams facedsomehardcompetition from well-drilledteams butperformed 

well and representedthe school to thebest of their ability. 

Mixedteamresults 

4-3win - against MountHuttCollege Red 

1-5loss - against Twizel Area School 

2-8loss - against Roncalli College 

(Picturedright): 

Eliza competing 

in the Yunca 

Criterium, under 

theTinwald 

Cycling Club 

banner (in the 

blue andorange 

top). 

FavouriteDiscipline 

However, hot onthe heels ofthe Yunca Junior Tour ofSouthland which is 

comprised ofsix demanding stages over three days on the road, Eliza was 

excitedtoget back onto the Invercargill boards forher favouritediscipline. 

2500mScratch Race 

Tiredlegsfromthe Tour were quicklywarmedupand agood speedwas put 

onfor the first 2000m,with asprintfinishseeing Eliza in thirdplace. 

515m Sprint Final 

Thequick515mSprinthas ahand-held start, withElizahaving astrong start 

andsweep to thefront as she builtspeed. She heldthe frontfor the whole 

distancebut wasjustout-bid at the final stageofthe finish. 

(Picturedleft): Eliza 

preparing forthe 515m 

SprintFinal. 

3000m Points Race 

Thefinalracewas aPoints 

race,wherethereisa 

neutrallap,and then a 

single pointawarded to 

the first person over the 

line,for each 250m lap. 

This is agood tactical race, 

with ridershaving to keep 

track of notonly their 

own points butalsotheir 

competitors’points, whilst 

also planningand responding to attacks. 

As canbeexpected, points were hotlycontested,with Eliza making an early 

bid for the opening lap, and just being pipped on the line. However, she 

grabbed agreat point inlap 6, catching her competitors stalling and then 

dropping into the racing lane to grab the point. Ultimately, she finished 

thirdinthe race. 

South Island SecondarySchools’Track CyclingBronzeMedal 

Overallfor Eliza 

From the abovethree separate events,competitors gathered finishing place 

pointstoprovide theoutcome forthe overallpodium placings. 

Having placed 3rdineach of the 2500m Scratchrace, the515m Sprint final, 

and the 3000m Points Race,Elizaclaimedthe Bronze Medalpositionoverall. 

The Gold Medal went toaCentral Southland College rider, and Silver toa 

Roncalli Collegerider. 

This eventconcludedthe school fixtures for cycling for2023, andbrings in 

thestartofTrack Season andSummerRoad Racing. 

(Pictured right, far 

right): Eliza on the 

podiumreceiving 

her BronzeMedal. 

The second-placed AshColl Junior Boys’ATeam (pictured above, back row, 

left toright): Coach Jonah Drye, Lucius Hunt, Mei Vaeila, Pokoina Paraia, 

CoachEthan Santich, BrodynCooper. 

(Front row, left to right): Tangi Tepaki, Nonu Tilialo, James Fakateli and 

Shams Tahiri. 

In reaching this outcome they had wins over Mt HuttCollegeA(2-1); Timaru 

Boys’High School B(2-0); and then a2-0 semi-final win over Timaru Boys’ 

High School A; followed byafinals loss against Waitaki Boys’ High School 

A(2-1). 

AshColl Girls’Team 

The first-placed AshColl AJunior Girls’ ATeam (picturedabove,lefttoright): 

Coach Jonah Drye, Shalom Pio, ToaMakaui, Hope Mendez, Yumi Cabalse, 

SiosianaTaufa, Althea Agacer,Hazel Bernarte and Coach EthanSantich. 

Unbeaten throughout the day, the team’s wins were against Mackenzie 

College A(2-1), Timaru Girls’ High School A(2-0), Mountainview College 

(2-0), and the semi-final win over MtHutt College A(2-0), with the final a 

repeat2-0 win over Timaru Girls’ High School A. 

Competing teamswere- 

Boys’competition: Mt HuttCollegeAand BTeam, Timaru High School Boys’ 

A and BTeams,WaitakiBoys’ High School Aand Ashburton College A. 

Girls’ competition: Thirteen teams contested this competition, being the 

A and Bteams from Mt Hutt College,Timaru Girls’High School, Mackenzie 

College, and Geraldine High School, plus Timaru Girls’High School Year 9, 

Waitaki Girls’ High School A,Craighead Diocesan School, Mountainvew 

High School andAshburton College. 

Appreciation: 

Appreciation is given to Coaches Jonah Drye (and Manager) and 

Ethan Santich, to driver Cheyenne Parris; and toHope Mendez for adding 

in somerefereeing. 

TouchRugby 

This competition was held on Tuesday21Novemberatthe TimaruOld 

Boys’RugbyClub,with seven teams in each of thethree grades –Mixed, 

Boys’and Girls’. 

Travelling with the teams were team Coaches Sean Hewett, 

Genevieve Kirwan and Josh Sim, with help from students Dave Pio, 

Beaver Touli, Siasini Satui, Ripena Umaga Vaeila, Angel Spooner and 

Shelley Cossey. 

Sean said there were many nerves amongst the three teams on the way to 

Timaru, mainly due tothe fact that the students had only had one touch 

training before the tournament and that was as alarge group, with little 

focus on anythingbut thebasics. 

The Mixed Team members (pictured above, back row, left to right): Coach 

Josh Sim, Eleanor Ross, Hope Peters, Maddy Thomson, Siosiana Taufa, 

Savena Fagalima, RubyPatterson. 

(Front row, left to right): Ma’a Lene, Alex Urquhart, Kymani-Cruz Pupuke, 

JamesFakateli, Brodyn Cooper andJJTupa. 

Girls’ team results 

0-3loss -against WaitakiGirls’High School 

0-11 loss - againstCraighead Diocesan School 

0-6 loss - against Timaru Girls’HighSchool 

The Girls’ team members (pictured above, back row, left to right): 

Coach Shelley Cossey, Macy Lewis-West, Lucy Boldy, Sylvie Thompson 

Hart, Makenze Boardman, Laura Stanley, Addison Judd, Isla Gilbert, Coach 

SiasiniSatui. 

(Front row, left to right): Ebony Manuel-Hayes, Chloe Graham, Sophie Braas, 

Kate Cochrane andTia Double. 

The Boys’team got off to aslow start, given the limited training together, 

but improved dramatically in the second game, to secure aplace in the 

semi-finals. 

Unfortunately for them, in the semi-final, they were pinned against the 

eventual tournament winners, being avery efficient Waitaki Boys’ High 

School team. This led to them playing-off for 3rd or 4th placing, agame 

which they won against Timaru Boys’ 2(3-2), the team they drew with in 

their first game. 

Sean describedthis as agreat dayall around,withsome real talentshown! 

Boys’team results 

4-4 draw - against TimaruBoys’ High School 2 

2-1 win - against Mackenzie College 

0-6 loss - in thesemi-finalagainst WaitakiBoys’ High School 

3-2win - 3v4play-off against Timaru Boys’High School 2 

The Boys’ Team members (pictured above, back row, lefttoright): MeiVaeila, 

Tangi Tepaki, Joel Moffett, Toby Grant, Maxton Rowlands, 

Alex Kenure-Blackler,Coach Sean Hewett. 

(Front row, left to right): Setu Fetoai, Aggelos Vaeila, Kash McMillan, 

Jack Bennett,Pokoina Paraia.



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Issue 41 



Excellent Trampolining Successesfor College 

Studentsatthe CanterburyChampionships 

In the finalTrampoline Competitionand presentation of the Canterbury 

Champion Trophies for 2023, College students Finleigh Glanville, 

LauraStanleyand JamieGlanville achievedoutstandingresults. 

Finleigh Glanville: 13-14 yearscategory 

1st placed Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline 

Canterbury Champion for the year in both the Trampoline and Double 

Mini Trampoline 

LauraStanley:13-14 yearscategory 

3rdplaced Double Mini Trampoline 

4th placed Trampoline 

Jamie Glanville: 15-16 yearscategory 

1st placed 

Trampolineand Double Mini Trampoline 

CanterburyChampionfor the year for both Trampoline and Double Mini 

Trampoline 

(Picturedright): Double 

Mini Trampoline 

winners Finleigh 

Glanville (1st placed) 

and LauraStanley(3rd 

placed). 

(Picturedright,left 

and right): 

Jamie Glanville and 

Finleigh Glanville 

with their certificates 

andCanterbury 

Champion trophies 

in both Trampoline 

and Double Mini 

Trampoline,intheir 

respectiveage 

groups. 

Principal’s Commendations – 

TwoAdditional Students 

As partofthe College’s recognition process, Principal’s Commendation 

Awards give acknowledgement and appreciation for outstanding 

contributionstoCollege life and personal achievement. 

These were recorded in our early November newsletter but two students 

escapedthatlist and we want to acknowledge them publicly,aswedid for 

the other students. 

E-J Elliott and Georgie Poole are acknowledged for the contribution as 

AshburtonCollegeFootball Coaches. 

(Pictured leftand right): 

E-JElliott and 

GeorgiePoole. 

ComingEvents 

December 

08-10 NZSS Track,Field and Road Championahips,Ngā Puna Wai, 

Christchurch 

11 Year 9and Year 10 finalday andprize-givings (refer below). 

2023 End-of-Year Final Days, Prize-givings,Events 

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

members are most welcome to attend the remaining two 2023 

Prize-givings. 


11 Year 9and 10 students’final day. 

Year 9Prize-giving,5:30pm-7:00pm,AshburtonEvent Centre. 

Year 10 Prize-giving, 7:30pm-9:00pm,AshburtonEvent Centre. 

ComingEvents 

Some Key2024 Early-Year Dates 

*Note– a full notification of dates for the start of 2024 will be 

published in TheAshburton Couriermid-January2024. 

January 

24-26 Year 13 Leadership Camp (for confirmed students), 

Mt Hutt Retreat 

26-27 Peer Support Training,selectedYear 12 students. 

29 Course Confirmation, 10:00am-5:00pm.For Year 11-13 students, 

whohavetimetable clashes or requiresubjectchanges 

30 Course Confirmation, 2:30pm-8:00pm.For Year 11-13 students, 

whohavetimetable clashes or requiresubjectchanges 

30-31 Teacher Only Days. 

February 

01 Year 9and 13 students’firstday. 

Kōhanga students’firstday. 

Pōwhiri. 

02 Year 10 and 12 students’first day 

Te WhareManaaki–all students start. 

05 Year 11 students' first day 

06 Waitangi Daypublicholiday 

Term Dates2024 

Term One Startdates as above - Friday12April 

Easter holiday29March-02April 

Term Two Monday 29 April - Friday05July 

Accord Teacher Only Day31May 

King’s Birthday holiday 03 June 

Matarikipublic holiday 28 June 

Term Three Monday22July - Friday27September 

Mid-term break,30August 

Term Four Monday14October - Thursday24October (Year 13) 

Labour Daypublic holiday 28 October 

- Tuesday 30 October (Years11/12) 

Accord Teacher Only Day14November 

CanterburyAnniversaryDay 15 November 

- Tuesday 10 December (Years9and 10) 

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Historicfoundations uncovered 

Contractors working at the Ng King 

community heritageparkonAllens 

Road haveuncoveredfoundations 

of an historic building atthe former 

Chinese market garden settlement. 

Thebrick floor of aspace thought to have 

beenused forhay storageand kennels 

wasdiscoveredbyaGDC digger driver 

removing alayer of grass andtopsoil to 

create an all-weather surfacefor visitors to 

the park,which will officially open to the 

public in Februarynextyear. 

Acollection of buildings has already been 

preservedonthe site, whichwas declared 

archaeologically significantin2019 after 

Counciland the Ng King families had been 

working together to restoreparts of it. 

Council’sheritageconsultant ArleneBaird 

saidthe brick floor wasafantastic find this 

week. 

“Weknewfromhistoric aerial images that 

thereused to be abuilding inthe area but 

we thought ithad adirt floor likemany 

of the other buildings, so finding the pad 

intactisamazing.” 

An edging will be built aroundthe brick 

floor and the discoveryable to be seen 

by all visitors. The story of the market 

gardens runbythe Ng King Brothers 

partnership in Ashburton from the early 

1920swill be told in interpretive panels 

that will also be erectedaroundthe wider 

site. 

“Wewant to keep the floor exposed so 

it helps to tell the story of whatwas here 

before,”MsBairdsaid. 

Neil Brown-Mayor 

Slowdown,people make 

mistakes behind the wheel 

Council’sroading contractors are 

busyupgradingstopand giveway 

signs at manyrural intersections 

–signs arebigger,there aremore 

of them, andsome havewhite 

backgrounds designed to make 

them even morevisible. 

No-one sets out to die on our roads, 

yetmistakeshappen and sadly we 

havehad people killed at some of 

our intersections in the district. So, as 

Christmas fast approaches, please drive 

safely. 

Thatmessage is spreadyear-round 

by the AshburtonDistrictRoadSafety 

Co-ordinating Committee, which meets 

everythree months and includes 

representatives from emergency 

services, road and transport advocates 

and agencies like ACADSwho have been 

outinthe community talking about not 

driving if you’vebeen drinking. 

This week’s meeting agendahad nearly 

Council staff and contractors inspect the brick floor. 

“The panels tell abigger storyabout not 

just the NgKing partnership,but also of 

Chinese immigrationtoNew Zealand and 

themarket garden business.” 

Landscapingwork to be completedbefore 

the official opening in Februaryincludes 

creating ashingle pathinthe form of the 

figureeight around thepark,aswell as 

an entrancefromTurtonGreen. The 2.5 

hectare sitewill alsobeplantedout and 

thesecurityfencingeventually removed. 

MsBairdsaidtherewould be places to sit 

and placestoplay, andshe hopedvisitors 

would take the opportunitytolearn 

about theimportance of the site,which 

wasregarded as the lastintactexample 

of a20th centuryChinesemarket garden 

100 photographs of improvements to 

some of our ruralintersections. They 

showednew,largerstopand give way 

signs, and additional signswarning 

drivers thatthe new,largerstopand 

giveway signs were coming up. 

We also heardaboutanimpactful video 

being filmed by the South Canterbury 

road safetyteamthatwill be available to 

our districtnextyear. It dealswithyoung 

people andand the effects of dangerous 

and impaired driving, though thatisa 

subjectfor all ages. 

Speed is another matter forall drivers 

and weare expecting Waka Kotahi NZ 

Transport Agency to adjust thespeed 

limit through Rakaia townshipdown to 

50km/hinthe new year.Thiswillbevery 

welcome by thosewho livethereand 

whohavebeen askingfor alower limit 

foryears. 

The speed over the Rakaia Riverbridge 

is eventually expected to drop to 

settlement in NewZealand. 

“This restorationprojecthas been 16 

yearsinthe making and wonderful 

acknowledgement of the contribution 

early Chinese settlersmade to our 

history.” 

Theofficialopeningisaprivate event at 

11am on Sunday25Februaryinvolving 

Council, HeritageNew Zealandand the 

descendants of the Ng King settlers. The 

park will be open to the community after 

that. 

Restoration work has been funded by 

Council, HeritageNew Zealandand a 

grant from theChinese Poll TaxHeritage 

Trust. 

80km/h 

and drivers 

will also have 

to adjust to slowmoving 

heavytrafficpulling 

out of the newweigh station 

thatisunder construction on 

thenorthern side of theriver. 

Somedecisions Council has nosay in, 

butwecan monitor the consequences 

and push forimprovements. 

We continue to hear unfavourable 

feedback onthe permanent 30km/h 

speed reductions past local schools 

andwewill be reviewing that decision 

in February. Variablespeed signs, with 

limitsduring school timeonly, may be 

thebestsolution at someschools on 

busier arterial roads but these will cost a 

whole lotmore. 

Stay safeonthe roads theseholidays - 

drivetothe conditions andslowdown, 

becausepeople makemistakes. 

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SHORT 

AND 

SWEET 

CHRISTMAS MOVIE 

The countdownisonfor Arthur 

Christmas, the free family 

moviebeing screened outdoors 

at the Ashburton Domain 

picnicgroundson Saturday. Entry 

is off Elizabeth and Grigg Streets, 

with the venue open from 6pm. The 

YouthCouncilwill be giving away 

free popcornfor the movie, which 

startsat7pm. If the weather is poor, 

keep an eyeonCouncil'sFacebook 

page fornotice-the postponement 

date is Saturday16December.The 

event is part of Council'sLight Up 

The Night Christmas festival. 

DISC GOLFOPENS 

The newdiscgolf course at the 

Tinwald Domain opens this Sunday, 

at 3pm, and local golfersare invited 

to check it out.The nine-hole 

course hasbeen designed by Zac 

Taylor, of the Christchurch DiscGolf 

Club, who hasbeen working with 

the Tinwald Reserve Boardtomake 

it happen. 

TALK IT UP 

Council'sTalk It Up Tuesday 

sessionsatthe Ashburton Library 

will come to an end forthis year on 

Tuesday12December.Councillors 

welcome residentswho want to 

talk about the good, or not-sogood 

aspects of lifeinthe district, 

between 1pm-2pm. The regular 

Tuesdaysessions will restartinthe 

newyearfromTeWhare Whakatere, 

the newlivrary andcivic building on 

Baring Square East. 

BOOK CLUB READS 

The next Book Club meeting at 

the Ashburton Librarywill be on 

Thursday21December at 1.30pm. 

Books in the spotlight include 

Souvenirs, the Fine Art of Uncanny 

Predictionand Postscript. 

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Business awards finalistsrevealed 

The finalists havebeen shortlisted 

forthe ANZ Business of the Year 

Awards and the all-important judgingroundwill 

soon get under way, 

amid much excitement. 

When entries to the event closed last 

month, organiserscounted 122, which is 

ahugejump from when the Ashburton 

Districtawardswerefirst heldin2022. 

Council is partnering with Ri Ra Events 

to hostthe awards and Ri Ra marketing 

directorColmMcGrathsaid thefinal 

count had exceeded both the target and 

expectations. 

“We’re thrilled with the number and 

quality of entries, and theyrepresent 

agreat cross-section of our business 

community.We’ve seen amix of 

established businesses, who’vebeen 

doingwell foranumber of years, and 

some relativenewcomersand start-ups, 

so we’rethrilled. We’veshortlistednearly 

50 in the various categories, and some 

appear in morethan one group because 

of their many talents.” 

The next phase of the awards involves 

judges meeting with the shortlisted 

businesses to talk moreindepth about 

whattheydoand whattheyhave 

achieved. Winnerswill be announced at 

agalaevening at the Ashburton Aviation 

Museum superhangar on Friday 23 

February-the aviation museumwas a 

winner in the inaugural awards in 2022, 

taking topspotinthe tourism category. 

The gala evening is open to all businesses 

to attend, and tables and tickets forthe 

evening havejustbeen released forsale at 

www.businessoftheyear.nz 

Category winnersare eligiblefor the supreme 

business excellenceaward, which 

will be decided by Mayor Neil Brown. 

The finalists are– 

ExcellenceinPrimaryIndustries: 

Agricultural Consulting Services 

Checking out the Ashburton Aviation Museumahead of the ANZ Business of 

the Year Awards gala are(from left) Mayor Neil Brown, the museum's Owen 

Mooreand the ANZ'sMichael Royston. 

(Canterbury) Ltd, Potato SeedCo-op Ltd, 

May BrothersContracting Ltd, Veterinary 

Enterprises Group Ltd(VetEnt). 

ExcellenceinCustomerExperience: Big 

Al’s, The Dog House, Escape Adventures 

NZ, OpukeThermal Pools &Spa, Wrights 

DrycleanersLtd. 

ExcellenceinWorkplaceWellbeing: 

Jan Maree Cleaning Services Ltd, Juice 

Signs +Design, RX Plastics Ltd, Tavendale 

and PartnersLtd, VeterinaryEnterprises 

Group. 

ExcellenceinCommunity Impact: 

Kai forKids Charitable Trust, Safer 

Mid Canterbury–Hakatere Haumaru, 

StaveleyIce &Curling Rink, Mid 

CanterburyRural Support Trust. 

ExcellenceinProfessional Services: 

Chilton +Mayne ArchitectureLtd, Crispin 

Design, Rushton Marketing, Tavendale 

and PartnersLtd. 

ExcellenceinTourism: Escape 

Adventures NZ, Hemsworth Estate, Opuke 

Thermal Pools &Spa, StaveleyIce & 

Curling Rink. 

ExcellenceinManufacturing: RX 

Plastics Limited, Smith AttachmentsLtd, 

CullimoreEngineering. 

ExcellenceinTechnology&Innovation: 

Agricultural Consulting Services 

(Canterbury) Ltd, BaskivilleLtd, Cullimore 

Engineering, Diesel-Tech Machinery, 

OpukeThermal Pools &Spa. 

ExcellenceinExport: Hemprino, Quigley 

Feeds NZ, CreepersSocks, RX Plastics. 

ExcellenceinEnvironmental 

Sustainability: Jan Maree Cleaning 

Services Ltd, Hemprino, OpukeThermal 

Pools &Spa, WrightsDrycleaners 

Apparelmaster. 

Emerging NewBusiness: BerryBeauty 

Co.Ltd, Fern and Feta Platters, Opuke 

Thermal Pools &Spa, QuigleyFeeds NZ. 

Emerging Business Leader: ATeam 

Construction, BerryBeauty Co.Ltd, 

CullimoreEngineering Ltd, Opuke 

Thermal Pools &Spa. 

ExcellenceinRetail/Hospitality: Berry 

Beauty Co.Ltd, Big Al’s, CleaversCorner 

GastroPub, Stronechrubie Restaurant & 

Accommodation, Triangle Espresso. 

ExcellenceinBusiness Leadership: To 

be announced at the awards evening. 

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil givespublic 

noticeofaproposal to temporarily close 

roads to ordinaryvehicle traffictoenable 

the holding of akids' duathlon and 

triathlonatthe EA Networks Centre. 

Roads proposed to be closed: 

WORKSNOTICES 

Lagmhor Road/SH1 Tinwald/Agnes 

Street – Waka Kotahi is installingtraffic 

lightsatthis intersection so expect 

traffic managementand delays over 

the comingmonths. The LagmhorRoad 

crossingwill be closed fortwo months 

from 25 September. 

WillowStreet -WillowStreetfrom 

Suffolk Street to BeachRoadisclosed 

until 21 December so contractors can 

install newservices to ahousing project. 

Detoursare in place, residents still have 

access. 

William Street -current until 21 

December.William Street and 

intersections of Kermode andDobson 

Streets, will be closed to undertake 

wastewaterupgrading. Residents will 

still haveaccess and detourswill be in 

place. 

Elizabeth Street (hospitalend) - 

current.New waterand wastewaterpipes 

arebeinginstalledinthis area andsome 

roads aretemporarily closed.Elizabeth 

Street, between Grigg and Walker, is 

currentlyone-way (westtoeast) and no 

street parking is available on this section. 

Access to Ashburton Hospital remains; 

residentaccess remains. 

Thompsons Track -current to 21 

December.ThompsonsTrack, between 

Braemar andPole Road, will be closed 

forroadrehabilitation. Detour in place; 

residentaccess available. 

Elizabeth Street -current to 12 

December.Elizabeth Street, between 

Cross andAllison Streets, is closedfor 

the first stageofawastewaterupgrade. 

Detour in place; no entryfromBaker 

Street.Residentaccess remains. 

Kermode Street -from30October to 

8December.Kermode Street, between 

Mona Squareand EastStreet, is closed 

forawastewaterupgrade. 

CameronStreet -Cameron Street 

(betweenSH1 and Park Street)isclosed 

until 21 December, while wastewater 

pipes arereplaced. 

Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road 

- current until 20 December.Tinwald 

Westerfield Mayfield Road is closed 

between Westerfield School Road 

andValetta WesterfieldRoadwhile 

contractors carryout road rehabilitation. 

Detoursare available. 

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• McNally Street (from Robinson 

Street to McGregor Lane) 

• Partial closure of Robinson Street 

and Smallbone Drive 

Period of Closure: From 6am to 

1pm on Saturday 27 January2024 

(postponement date 3February). 

This proposed closureismade under the 

LocalGovernment Act1974 –Schedule 

10 (11 (e) andwill be considered at the 

Council meeting in January2024, if 

required. Any personobjecting to the 

proposal should lodgeanoticeoftheir 

objection and grounds in writing 

by post or email to the Council, 5 

Baring SquareWest, Ashburton 

by 4pm, Friday 29 December 2023. 

Meetings areatCouncilChambers, 

137 Havelock Street,unless specified. 

Meeting agendas areonline at 

ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Budget Workshop, Wednesday 13 

December, 9am 

BiodiversityStrategyhearings, 

Thursday 14 December, 9am 

Budget Workshop, Tuesday 19 


Budget Workshop, Wednesday 20 


CouncilMeeting, Wednesday 20 

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They haveseven frozen meat 

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up with beef, pork, lamb and 

chicken packs for barbecues 

and various family sized packs, 

in arange of values to suit 

every budget. 

Mike, 52, athird generation 

butcher, has been at Netherby 

Meats for the past 25 years and 

fellow manager and recent 

partbusiness owner Jared 

Howden for the past 10 years. 

Mike’s father Ally had 

Netherby Meats prior, and his 

grandfather, Bob had his own 

butchery in Waimate, so many 

recipes havebeen handed 

down over the years. 

Renovation work at 

Netherby Meats started back in 

February but it was business as 

usual for the popular butchery 

while the work was under way 

through DaveLeslie 

Construction. 

Netherby Meats retail moved 

❛‘‘We have more 

room now and more 

cabinets for display 

products. It’s meant 

more products are 

available for 

customers in store ... 

It’s good for the 

customer to have 

more choice and 

variety.❜ 

—Mike Hanson 

into the neighbouring 

premises. 

‘‘We were so lucky we could 

movetothe shop next door. We 

transferred all of our 

refrigeration over while the 

work was done.’’ 

Now work has been 

completed, they are now back 

in their newly fitted out shop. 

Ph:027 405 9974 | dave@leslieconstruction.co.nz 

2630259 

TheNetherby Meats crew includes apprentice butcher Samantha Hanson, partbusiness owner 

Jared Howden and owner/managerMike Hanson. 

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• 1kg Drumsticks 

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Netherby Meats has ateam of 

15 staff among them six 

butchers, two apprentice 

butchers including Mike’s 

daughter, Samantha, and 

retail shop staff. 

Newer butchery staff are 

bringing in next generation 

skills, showcasing adifferent 

range of meat cuts, Mike says. 

It’s acomplement to the 

butchery which has been 

servicing Mid Canterbury for 

more than 25 years using 

quality meats sourced locally. 

We are proud to showcase 

local product and we source 

as much as we can from local 

farmers such as Tamar Beef 

from Mt Somers, and Mid 

Canterburysourced lambs 

including many from Mike’s 

own farm. 

There are also Mid 

Canterbury free range eggs, 

and recently The 

WeeSmokeHouse with their 

salmon, duck and venison 

‘‘which has been so popular 

we can’t keep up with 

demand’’. 

Online sales and deliveries, 

started in 2020, has seen 

orders ranging from steaks, 

bacon, and specialty small 

goods such as sausages, 

meatball, grill sticks and 

salami products being sent 

around the country. 

Popular sausages include 

Cumberland, Lincolnshire 

sausages using aproven 

recipe, Mike says. 

‘‘We make the recipe up 

ourselves using all our 

ingredients, it’s all handmade 

onsite. We also do adrycured 

bacon, which is popular 

which comes from an old 

fashioned family recipe.’’ 

The award winning team, 

who have arange of custom, 

handmade sausages, Kransky 

and bacons, also specialise in 

processing abattoir and 

homekill stock. Products are 

supplied vacuum packed 

ready. 

Netherby Meats also make 

their own pet foods including 

diced beef, to chicken pet 

food ,dog rolls and dog bones. 

‘‘We try to have as little as 

possible go to waste,’’ Mike 

says. 

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National titles remembered65years on 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Sixty five years ago Peter Cates 

became aNew Zealand hurdles 

champion. 

It was the late 1950s, and then, 

in his early 20s, the future 

business owner, was working for 

Dalgety’s. 

Tall and fit, Peter won his first 

220 yards hurdles championship 

on the Recreation Ground at 

Lower Hutt in 1958. 

It was one of four national 

titles the now 89yearold got 

during his athletics reign;the 

first in 1958, the 440 yards in 1959 

at Palmerston North, and both 

distances at Hamilton in 1961. 

He also won 16 provincial 

titles; eight over the 440 yard 

hurdles, seven over 220 yard 

hurdles and one junior high 

jump title where he jumped the 

equivalent of 162.56 cm. 

Amember of the Ashburton 

Athletics Club, and aformer 

Ashburton Technical High 

School champion, Peter 

regularly competed at 

Canterbury Athletics at Rugby 

Park in Christchurch. 

His late wife Jocelynused to 

timekeep for him. 

Months of training and regular 

lunch time runs were about to 

come to fruition as he took the 

line at the New Zealand 

Athletics Association 

championship. 

He ran it in atime of 

24.45seconds. His best time ever. 

Impressive for an athlete who 

Peter Cates, with daughters 

Nikki (left) and Joanne during 

Cates Ltd 50th celebration. 

was largely selfmade but 

described in reports of the day 

as having a‘‘wonderful 

competitive temperament and 

ability to rise to the occasion’’. 

Peter was encouraged into 

hurdles by teacher, and former 

national javelin champion, 

Arthur Grayburn. 

Grayburn told Peter his future 

as ahigh jumper was limited, but 

to use his skills in the hurdles. 

The newlycrowned national 

champion did ademonstration 

run at the Easter Monday 

Gymkhana at Hinds Domain 

which turned out to be a 

highlight for many of the 3000 

present. 

They got to see his easy 

running and graceful hurdling 

style in action, much to the 

amazement of daughter Nikki, 

who has been looking over the 

athletic history of her father. 

She, and sister Joanne, are 

incredibly proud of his 

accolades. 

GRACEFUL STYLE: Peter Cates in title winning action during the 1961 New Zealand Athletics 

Association Championships hurdles events in Hamilton. Peter is captured in action (at left) in the 220 

yards race, and (at right) the 440yards. 

PHOTOS SUPPLIED 

He didn’ttalk much about 

those years, Nikki said. 

In 1960, Peter held a 

Canterbury record of 25.0 

seconds for the 220 yards 

hurdles. 

He was also captain of 

Canterbury teams. 

He got the ideal conditions at 

Hamilton in March 1961. 

He was among the Canterbury 

representatives competing at the 

New Zealand senior men’s and 

women's' national athletic 

championships. 

He won both the 220 yards and 

440 yards hurdle events after 

adapting to the track conditions 

on the day. 

Reports from the time said ‘‘he 

was the undisputed master on 

the day’’. 

As others crashed hurdles 

during both events Peter 

adapted his races to best judged 

the conditions which included a 

soft ground and astrong wind. 

Peter came away from the 

meeting as Canterbury’s only 

individual title winner in the 

men’s events. 

Peter recalls following his 

latest title win, he travelled to 

Invercargill to try out for ateam 

to compete in Australia 

But was unable to secure a 

spot on the team. 

In later years Peter opened 

independent grain and seed 

company, Peter Cates Ltd, which 

this year celebrated 50 years in 

operation. 

It’s been asuccess founded 

from Peter’s determination and 

good businessacumen. 

Even after he stepped back 

from athletics competition to 

focus on family and work, Peter 

continued to mentor other 

athletes at the club. 

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29 

Festive street party gathering 

BY MALCOLM HOPWOOD 

“We have agreat neighbourhood and we 

love gathering people together.” 

So say Ashburton’s Janeen and Neil 

Donaldson. 

They are part of ateam on their street 

of Reighton Drive who have been 

gathering neighbours for morethan 20 

years. 

About 40 people from the street and 

three surrounding streets assembled at 

the Donaldson home the weekend 

beforelast to enjoy an early Christmas 

together. 

The annual Christmas gathering of 

Reighton Drive neighbours started in 

the year 2000, when they brought their 

rugs and chilly bins to Allenton School. 

Then it moved to David and Julie 

Hampton’s home and, in the last three 

years, it’s relocated to Janeen and Neil 

Donaldson’s next door. 

Now an organising committee of five 

couples arrange the afternoon and, all 

the neighbours need to do, is bring 

themselves, their refreshment and 

some meat for the barbecue. 

“It’s been very successful. It’s an 

opportunity to meet at Christmas, 

renew friendships and welcome new 

people to the street,” Janeen said. 

“While we wave to each other,it’s 

important to set an afternoon aside to 

get together,” Neil said. 

“We have elderly people in the street 

who don’t want to shift because of the 

neighbourhood and the street party.” 

Reighton Drive in Allenton was 

surveyed by Mervyn Beauvais and 

named after his home in Yorkshireand, 

as the area was developed, Filey, 

Bennett and Beauvais Places, were 

RENEWING FRIENDSHIPS: Residents 

from Reighton Drive and three 

surrounding streets gather for Christmas 

each year. Right Peter Yates(left) and 

David Hampton on barbecue duty. 

added. 

Invitations are sent out to the four 

streets by resident Peter Yates, and, on 

aSunday before Christmas, the party is 

always held. 

Janeen believes it’s agreat idea to 

enhance acommunity and recommends 

it to other Ashburton streets. 

“It brings people together at 

Christmas,” she said. 

IN BRIEF 

FESTIVE LIGHTS 

Residents are encouraged to dust off 

their festive lights and decorations and 

enter Ashburton’s inaugural The Best 

Christmas Lights house competition. 

There are scores of residential 

properties around Ashburton already 

decked out in festive light displays and 

the competition could see some of 

them win acash bonus, justintime for 

Christmas. 

The competition is acollaboration 

between Property Brokers Ashburton 

and Hokonui radio station, and a 

bonus for members of the public 

searching for some festive viewing 

this month. Houses in the competition 

will be listed on the Facebook page on 

both of the companies so members of 

the public can visit them and cast their 

vote for the people’s choice award. 

Property Brokers’ competition coordinator 

Courtney George said there 

were great prizes up for grabs with 

$500 for first place, $300 for second, 

$100 for third and $100 for people’s 

choice. It was not too late for people to 

enter, she said. Entry forms can be 

found by emailing courtney@pb.co.nz 

As part of the competition rules the 

festive lights on the residential 

properties need to be turned on 

between 7pm and 10pm each night. 

Judging for the competition takes 

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TheNBS Ashburton Santa 

parade drew thousands of 

people young and old curbside 

along WalnutAve on Saturday 

to enjoy the festivities of the 

season. 

It was anew location, due to 

construction work on the Te 

WhareWhakatere building at 

Baring Square East, but people 

still turned out in their droves. 

Organiser Carol Johns said 

the different location alongside 

the domain worked well and 

she had received positive 

feedback, despite some floats 

not turning up due to the wet 

weather. 

‘‘Everyone Ispoke to loved 

thespace and viewing, and 

want it to stay .AsIwent along 

thestreet Iheard comments of 

‘‘amazing, fantastic’’ and lots of 

smiling faces . 

‘‘I would say numbers in the 

parade were well up and 

spectators on apar even with 

theweather.’’ 

Following the parade, 

spectators and floats were 

encouraged to attend The 

Market Day in the domain 

grounds, whichJohns said was 

well supported. ‘‘Santa was 

kept busy with plenty of visitors 

as was the Kiddie Train free 

rides sponsoredbyProperty 

Brokers,’’ she said. 

The Ashburton Toy Library, 

with their dinosaur Christmasthemed 

float, were awarded the 

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The company was founded onthe principles of 

Quality Machinery, Excellent Service and Great 

Deals. 

In 1977 Herb Cochrane passed the Cochrane 

machinery business on to his sons Warren and 

Bruce Cochrane. 

Warren’s specialty was the parts and 

administration departments while Bruce looked 

after the sales side of the business. 

The two brothers continued to develop 

Cochranes into astrong, family-owned farm 

machinery business in the Canterbury area. 

During 1985 the International Harvester Company 

was taken over by JI Case to form Case IH, the 

second largest farm machinery producer in North 

America. Shortly after Cochranes became the 

Case IH dealer for the Ellesmere and Malvern 

areas. In the early 90s Cochranes secured 

the Christchurch/North Canterbury region and 

eventually opened abranch in Amberley. 

Acquisitions and mergers are not uncommon in 

the farm machinery industry and so it proved in 

1999 when Case IH merged with New Holland 

Agriculture to form CNH. 

CNH is amassive global company that supplies 

all areas of the farm machinery industry. 

Meanwhile Cochranes continued to supply Case 

IH machinery to their supportive customers while 

New Holland machinery was retailed through 

another independent dealer. 

In 2007 Warren and Bruce Cochrane decided it 

was time to pass the stewardship ofthe company 

on to the next generation. Warren Cochrane’s 

children, James and Sarah, and her husband 

Chris West became the directors of the company. 

In 2009 the opportunity arose for Cochranes to 

take on the Case IH franchise in Mid Canterbury. 

Cochranes opened for business in Mid 

Canterbury on 1September 2009 from, what was 

thought to be, ashort-term yard on West Street, 

with asmall team of dedicated people. 

The next 14 years has seen aperiod of 

exceptional growth for Cochranes. 

In 2013 Cochranes took the opportunity to 

become the Case IH dealer for the South 

Canterbury/Nth Otago area and in2019 employed 

asales man and aservice agent to cover the 

West Coast. 

Back in Ashburton the family-owned business 

was growing steadily and proving to be popular 

with their loyal and supportive customers. In 2019 

proceedings began to purchase ablock of land 

on the corner of Racecourse Road and State 

Highway 1. 

With this acquisition Cochranes had the home 

base they had been looking for in Ashburton and 

started planning for the new dealership building. 

Meanwhile the Ashburton team had grown 

significantly and continued tosupport the strong 

Mid Canterbury rural area with Case IH Sales and 

service. 

Building of the new premises began inOctober 

2022, which was avery exciting development for 

the company. InJanuary 2023 CNH offered the 

New Holland Agriculture franchise to Cochranes 

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to run alongside the Case IH brand. 

This was abig deal in the farm machinery industry 

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Back in Ashburton Cochranes spectacular new 

dealership opened for business on the 9th of 

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Cochranes is very lucky to have awonderful team 

of staff and are thankful for their support. 

Cochranes see this new building as astatement 

of their commitment to the Mid Canterbury region 

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Safety measures being installed 

on Melcombe Street are “a 

disaster”, an Ashburton District 

councillor says. 

Councillor Richard Wilson had 

receivedalot of feedback about 

the new roadnarrowing bulges 

being installed on Melcombe St in 

Tinwald, so he went and 

measured them. 

“They are2.5m on either side, 

so that’s a5mwidth of road. 

“The minimum width of road in 

New Zealand is supposed to be 

3m, so we have arestriction on a 

council roadthat’s 5m wide. 

“We’ve taken aroad that is big, 

wide, and safe and turned it into 

adisaster”. 

Roading manager Mark 

Chamberlain said the bulges are 

part of Waka Kotahi’s Tinwald 

corridor improvement project, 

and are designed to lower speed 

and deter rat runners –the 

drivers detouring down the side 

road to jump ahead of the SH1 

traffic. 

Infrastructure and open spaces 

group manager Neil McCann said 

it’s all about slowing traffic and 

making the road safer for cyclists, 

pedestrians and residents. 

“It may be that wide vehicles 

cannot pass each other at these 

narrow points, but that is how 

traffic is calmed and driver 

behaviour changed. 

“Hopefully it will even stop 

some of those campervans and 

other high vehicles using 

Melcombe St and then getting 

stuck under the viaduct.” 

The viaduct, linking Melcombe 

St to SH1 under the railway line, 

will remain open to twoway 

traffic following public 

consultation on the Tinwald 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport 

Agency contractors have begun 

work on roadnarrowing bulges 

on MelcombeStreet, designed to 

lower speed and deter “rat 

runners”. 

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

Corridor project. 

Councillor Lynette Lovett is 

already calling for areview of the 

viaduct access, suggesting it 

should be closed to traffic as it 

continues to cause further 

congestion issues. 

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The crowds turned out inforce but the predicted rain stayed away for last Friday’s Christmas Parade. PHOTOS: Deanne Marsden; Geraldine.nz 

No rain on Santa’s parade 

“The eveningwas cool,inmorewaysthanone, 

butthe rain held off,”says Geraldine.nzcoordinator 

Betty-Ann Smartofher firstChristmas Parade 

since takingonthe job. “Itwas anotherwonderful 

Geraldine community eventand agreat opportunity 

to gettogethertocelebrate theend of theyear 

andChristmas.” 

The nursery rhyme theme inspired such 

entriesasPeel Forest Preschool’s OldMacDonald’s 

Farm, and Snoopy’sChristmas from theGeraldine 

Men’s Shed. Local schools, businesses and 

churches were represented, ‘big machinery’ was 

there, andfirst-timeentrant GeraldineMilitary 

Museum createdanewcategoryall of itsown. 

Andlet’s notforgetthe guestofhonour, Santa, 

whorounded outthe parade with lollies forall 

at theGeraldine Domain,courtesyofFreshChoice. 

This year’s judges,Community BoardChair 

Jan Finlayson, Waitaki MPMiles Anderson, 

and Lions representative Alan Watts awarded 

Woodbury School and All-in-One Excavation 

theBestChristmas Spirit awardfor their Three 

Little Pigs float. Haywood Cottage Montessori 

wonBestFamilyFocus,and Most Enterprising 

went to Hayden MackenzieContractors. 

Betty-Ann says,“Thankyou to themorethan 

55 exhibitors,floatsand vehicles that brought 

along their community festive spirit, to the 

crowds that lined the streets, to Santa and his 

elves, to all our generous sponsors, and our 

volunteers who helped make the event run so 

smoothly. We hope to seeyou allagain in 2024.” 

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South CanterburyJaguar Owners Club members enjoyChristmas lunchatthe Roger Mahan HeritageCentre. PHOTO:Deanne Marsden 

Christmas lunch benefits local RDA 

OnSunday, 26 November,Geraldine Riding for 

theDisabled(GRDA)and theSouth Canterbury 

Jaguar Owners Club (SCJC) joined together to 

raisefunds towardsthe ongoingcosts that come 

with caring forthe horses andponiesthatprovide 

therapeutic riding forlocal children. 

For the sixth year running, the two groups 

combinedfor Christmas lunch, this year hosted 

by the Roger Mahan Heritage Centre. Food 

supplied by local businesses was prepared, 

cookedand served by volunteers. SCJC members 

made donationsfor theirlunch. 

GRDA member Jenny Perano says, 

“Our teaching sessions onTuesday mornings 

duringthe summerterms involvethe children 

doing stretches, exercises and games, often 

incorporating reading and numbers, tobuild 

confidence, dexterityand balance. Side walkers 

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the children on sheepskinsastheybenefit more 

from thehorse’s movement.” Shesaysthe funds 

raisedhelpcover thecostoffeed, vetbills, farrier 

andgroundrental. 

GRDA member Karen Hansford says, “We 

find adifferent venue each year for morning 

tea, lunch, then afternoon tea. We very much 

appreciate the support from the SCJC, locals, 

and, forasecond time,Roger MahanHeritage 

Centre forhosting us;there is so much to look 

at,wecould stay thereall day.” 

Jenny says,“We arelucky to have incredible 

support from thelocal businesses.” 

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Restored last week to its place overseeing 

central Geraldine, the former post office’s 

clock has had an external spruce-up and a 

major internal refit that will reinstateitasa 

meticulous -aswell as beautiful -timepiece 

for the town. The work is part ofawholebuilding 

revitalisation. 

Selwyn-based horologist Malcolm Lyall 

removed the clock in April, refreshing its 

surfaces and installing high-density acrylic 

faces. On the inside, he says, he has added 

LED lighting and “an electronic controller 

that makes daylight saving changes and, if 

the power goes off, remembers when the 

clockstopped and will restartit12hours later.” 

He says, “I’m rapt; it looks really good.” 

Manufactured by Gent &CoofLeicester, 

the clock was installed in 1909 following the 

Christmas at Ōrari Racecourse this Saturday 

Old post office clock and building refurbishment complete 

post office’s construction over the previous 

two years. Before grinding to ahalt more 

than 10 years ago, it was a‘slave’ clock, 

dependent onthe post office master clock. 

John Badcock, the building’s co-owner, 

sayshe’s“absolutelydelighted” with the clock’s 

revamp. The old post office’s recent wider 

refurbishment includes reroofing and 

strengthening. Anall-exterior new coat of 

whitepaint invites passersbytolookdifferently 

at the structure. “In whatever light, you get 

alovely shadow effect”, John says. 

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Glen Friery and John Badcock, co-owners 

of the former Geraldine post office, ride back 

to the ground after refitting the building’s 

clock. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

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The Geraldine Trotting Club will be holding 

Christmas at the Races this Saturday, 

9 December.Committeemember David Hay 

says that, depending on the weather, he 

hopes foranattendanceofbetween twoand 

three thousand. “We’ve got 550 booked in, 

but weget mostly walk-ins.” 

Racing begins atmidday and isfree to 

the public.David says they expecttoattract 

agood field, as $200,000 in stakes is on offer, 

with the minimumprize being $15,000.Prizes 

will also be offered to thebest-dressedwoman 

and best-dressed man. On-course betting is 

available. David says that the terms of their 

bar licence mean they cannot allow BYO 

alcohol on site, “… we havefoodand beverage 

stalls. It is agreat day out for afamily.” 

The Ōrariracecourse hasbeen underthreat 

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future isindoubt because Harness 

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business model that encourages centralisation 

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herefor over100 years. Ithinkitisanimportant 

local event, but its future depends on the 

support we receive. HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

$200,000 stakes on offer atŌrari Christmas 

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GHamilton 20, JGrigg 16. 18 Hole Liz Lewis Trophy: CEmmett 

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41 

Corporate fight night entertains 

BY JOHN PENEYCAD 

The glitz and glamour of aLas 

Vegas boxing fight night came 

to Methven’sMtHutt Memorial 

Hall on Friday, courtesy of Rí 

Rá Events. 

The Catalyst Performance 

Agronomy Battle of the Alps 

Corporate Fight Night was the 

night many locals had been 

working towards, training three 

sessions each week to be ready 

to go head to head in the ring. 

The event was asellout with 

more than 300 spectators 

gathering at the hall to watch 

the entertainment, which 

featured aspecial guest 

appearance from Shane 

Cameron. 

The former Commonwealth 

Cruiser Champion was making 

his fourth visit out of the six fight 

night events held to date. 

Cameron called the Battle of 

the Alps anext level corporate 

boxing event in terms of the 

standard of the production and 

the standard of boxing on show. 

“Congratulationstoall the 

fighters who put in the hard 

work and Rí Rá Events for 

creating one of the most special 

At the Methven Battle of the Alps, Megan Wilson celebrates awin over Becks Dirks in the blue. Right Zane McDonald referees afight 

between Roman Prazak, in red, and Seamus Smyth. 

PHOTOS NICOLE HAWKE 

boxing events I’ve attended,’’ 

Cameron said. 

Emcees on the night were 

Dame Lynda and Dame Jools 

Topp. There was an interval with 

acharity auction, raising money 

for Kai for Kids and Methven 

Football Club. 

There were nine fights in total 

over the course of the evening, 

each consisting of three rounds a 

piece to determine the winner. 

All the competitors taking part 

were either local to Ashburton 

or Methven, except for Ben 

Dowdal from Burnham Boxing 

Club and Chase Haley from 

Otipoki Boxing Club in Dunedin. 

Rí Rá Events spokesperson 

Gary Manning said it was an 

absolutely amazing night, 

certainly the best one yet. 

“There seems to be ahuge 

hunger for this type of event, and 

it was pleasing to see amuch 

younger demographic attend,” 

Manning said. 

With it being such abusy 

schedule over the past few 

months the organisers have yet 

to sit down and discuss another 

future fight night, although 

Manning added they have been 

encouraged with the interest of 

potential boxers wanting to give 

it agoifthey do. 

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RURAL 



Rising star showing the way 

Sarah How grew up on amixed cropping 

farm at Mayfield and has spent morethan 

15 years working in the food and fibre 

sector, domestically and abroad. 

She is working towards aMaster of 

Business AdministrationatUniversity of 

Canterbury and has been touted as aname 

to watch in the foodand fibre industry. 

She was recognised as astandout young 

professional focused on nurturing future 

leaders and received the Rising Star 

Award at the recent inaugural Te Whare 

Wānanga oWaitaha |University of 

Canterbury (UC) Young Alumni Awards. 

It recognises acurrent UC student who 

has demonstrated exceptional potential in 

leadership and community impact. 

How was acknowledged for her 

unwavering commitmenttofostering 

positive change and leading byexample 

withinher community. 

She said it had been humbling to be 

recognised for an award for leadership 

potential. 

“I really hope for that potential to be 

realised going into the future. 

“I know there are other people who have 

been lined up for the awards, and they are 

already out there doingit. It’s been a 

privilege to be recognised alongside them. 

‘‘Now, Ifeel motivated to get out there 

and action the things I’m passionate about 

so Ican make adifferencetoo.” 

Despite starting her career in a 

technical role, How knew she had a 

passionfor what people contribute to 

MID CANTERBURYVINTAGE MACHINERY CLUB 

TRACTOR TREKKING: Members of Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club enjoying their annual Christmas tractor trek on Saturday. 

PHOTOS STRUAN CHRISTIE 

Members of Mid Canterbury Vintage 

Machinery Club took part in their annual 

Christmas tractor trek on Saturday taking in 

the rural back roads of the district and 

visiting two large farm operations. 

An impressive 26 tractors took part, as well 

as supporters in vehicles. 

Club members were first hosted by 

Fairfield Farms which included morning tea 

and lunch, then visited Lovett Family Farms. 

businesses. 

She felt fortunate to be able to weave 

her passion with her day job, in an 

industry closetoher heart. 

“What Iwant to contribute to our future 

is leadership of ideas and people,” she 

said. 

“So, I've found myself apart of some 

arable sector leadership groups, as well as 

in the deer industry with their 

Passion2Profit work.” 

With an immense period of change 

ahead, she said new skills and new ways of 

thinking would guide the future of work 

within the food and fibre sector. 

How feels privilegedtoconnect with 

Club spokesperson John Hall said 

Fairfield Farms, owned by the Talley’s 

group and members, was the first stop where 

memberswere treated to adisplay of all 

their ‘‘big gear’’ lined up on show in the main 

yard at Fairton. 

At Lovett Family Farms they got to see 

some of their operation from the seats of 

tractors ‘‘where the views are better’’ and 

had abarbecue at the club headquarters in 

RISING STAR: Sarah How has 

demonstratedexceptional potential in 

leadership and community impact. 

PHOTO SUPPLIED. 

others in various industries within the 

sector. 

“For alittle while now it has been really 

important to me to give back to younger 

people coming up in our industry and in 

our community,” How said. 

“So, what really motivates me is the 

prospect of adding real value to the 

industry and helpingother people who are 

coming up behind me.” 

How’s purpose for studying was due to 

the food and fibre sector facing 

sustainability challenges. 

She hoped to meet people from different 

industriestolearn from various 

perspectives to help find solutions. 

Alongside How’swork in research and 

development she passionate about 

business model innovation and leveraging 

commerce to achieve community goals. 

She has been part of the AgriWomen’s 

Development Trust’s Generation Change 

programme and has developed 

relationships with other young women 

within the sector. 

“It's been really satisfying to connect 

with them and hopefully help them on 

their journey as well. At the end of the day, 

it’s the connection to people that means 

more than any accolade on apiece of 

paper,” she said. 

the grounds of the Ashburton showgrounds. 

Hall said club members were now 

ramping up plans for the next Wheat and 

Wheels Rally early next year. 

The two day event, on April 6and 7, will 

feature 100 years of IH Farmall production, 

as well as ahost of other static and working 

displays, parades, and food and craft stalls. 

It will be held at Anthony Hampton’s 

Farm, 377 Lauriston Barrhill Road. 

IN BRIEF 

ALLIANCE BOARD 

Rakaia Gorge high country farmer 

Ross Bowmar and Southbridge 

director Pat McEvedy, standing 

again, are Canterbury candidates in 

the running for aseat on the board of 

Alliance Group. They are among five 

farmers nominated for two director 

vacancies for the co-operative with 

voting by shareholders closing on 

December 13. The others are 

Richard Greer, of Otautau, Jeremy 

McPhail of Gore and Masterton’s 

George Tatham. Ranfurly farmer 

Dawn Sangster is standing down 

after 12 years on the board. Mr 

Bowmar was an Alliance associate 

director for ayear and is the Mid 

Canterbury Meat &Wool chairman 

for Federated Farmers. He and wife, 

Jess, run 8500 stock units on the 

1935-hectare property. Mr McEvedy 

is adirector retiring by rotation and 

standing again. ~CRL 

LUXTON ROLE 

Rangitata List MP Jo Luxton has 

been named opposition 

spokesperson for agriculture, 

biosecurity and rural communities. 

The former Rangitata MP takes 

over the opposition portfolio from 

Damien O’Connor who is 

spokesperson for trade, associate 

foreign affairs and associate 

transport. 

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said 

he was ‘‘incredibly proud and 

humbled to have this team alongside 

me as we take up the important job of 

opposition. 

“The election didn’t go Labour’s 

way and we have work to do to make 

sure Kiwis know and feel that Labour 

backs them. Ihave absolute 

confidence our team will work with 

communities right across the country 

to build this support back. 

B+LNZ ELECTION 

Mt Somers farmer Kate Acland is 

standing for re-election as 

nominations open for two Beef + 

Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) director 

roles in the Northern South Island 

and Northern North Island. Under the 

requirements of B+LNZ’s 

Constitution, current directors Acland 

(Northern South Island) and Martin 

Coup (Northern North Island) must 

retire by rotation at the 2024 Annual 

Meeting being held in Nelson in 

March but may stand for re-election. 

Coup will be retiring and not stand for 

re-election. Director elections are an 

important part of ensuring the B+LNZ 

Board represents the interests of 

farmers. Farmers who are keen to 

apply their knowledge and 

experience are encouraged to put 

themselves forward. 

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RURAL 


43 

Turley family taking abite of the apple 

BY TIM CRONSHAW 

The Turley family are breaking 

new ground in an apple orchard 

joint venture with Rockit 

Global at Rangitata. 

Turley Farms coowners 

Murray and Margaret Turley 

have turned dryland crop and 

stock properties into highvalue 

vegetable and arable 

operations in the past and built 

up agribusiness shareholdings 

in the region. 

Now they’re investing in 

applegrowing and, after 

running atrial with various 

varieties, have settled on the 

bitesized fruit managed and 

marketed by Rockit. 

The Turley Rockit 

partnership has planted a 

20hectare orchard with plans 

to bring in other investors to 

grow their Rangitata site to 

100ha. 

‘‘We are always looking for 

the next land use change and 

pipfruit seemed to have afit for 

South Canterbury,’’ Mr Turley 

said. 

‘‘We did the research, 

planted the trial orchard and 

our agronomist did agreat job 

of taking that through to show 

what can happen. We’ve 

studied the growing degree 

days and climate as far as 

inversion layers and that sort of 

thing so with agood supply of 

water we seem to think it’s 

worth having agoatanew 

challenge.’’ 

He said apple trees were 

relatively light on water under 

trickle irrigation, without the 

Murray Turley 

peaks of some grass and cereal 

crops, and showed potential in 

extracting value from water. 

The Turleys sent their 

agronomist Dominic Cosgrove 

to Hawke’s Bay to see if apples 

were right for them. Atrial 

orchard planted in eight 

varieties in 2021 was followed 

by another six varieties last 

year. 

‘‘It’s given us agood insight into 

what can be done and probably 

some finer points to the growing 

structure that we probably 

learned to take forward to the 

large [Turley Rockit] orchard.’’ 

Turley said they liked to do 

their homework before investing 

in large ventures, investigating 

soil types for potato growing 

before moving to Mid 

Canterbury’s Chertsey area in 

1993. 

He said apple growing had 

advanced since then with 

changes in growing structures to 

make it arepeatable process for 

staff, higher planting densities 

BIRD’S EYE VIEW: Turley Rockit orchard in South Canterbury’s 

Rangitata. 

PHOTO: ROCKIT GLOBAL 

and lending itself to perhaps 

robotics in the future. 

The 2D growing system used by 

Rockit appealed as it produced 

more fruit from asmaller area. 

Projected returns for Rockit 

apple growing were attractive. 

‘‘We are awhile off getting full 

maturity so alot could happen 

with the price of fruit and we 

would be back on yield compared 

with Hawke’s Bay so there’s afew 

unknowns there, but we think the 

profitability stacks up and hence 

why we are doing it.’’ 

Developing the Turley Rockit 

orchard, completed in 

September, was abig job, he said. 

Favouring the investment was 

the orchard’s scale on alarge 

greenfield site and efficiencies 

from putting in long rows of 

densely planted trees. 

Eventually, local staff and likely 

Recognised Seasonal Employer 

(RSE) workers will be recruited 

for the orchard as they have for 

an onion packhouse. 

Turley said the partnership 

with Rockit was agood fit. 

‘‘Their marketing philosophy 

and snacktype convenience food 

[won us over] as it’s atrend at the 

moment pretty much to the fore. 

And Ithink it’s just the 

uniqueness of it and alot of it 

comes down to marketing and 

trying to capture as much return 

as you can and we think Rockit 

can achieve that for us.’’ 

The partnership follows on 

from the family collaborating 

with other investors in 

agribusiness. 

A20% shareholding was 

bought in 2012 in Dairy Holdings, 

which runs 63 dairy farms and 20 

support blocks. 

Another venture is a40% 

shareholding in Farmers Mill, 

which produces flour for Griffins 

NZ, along with other bakery 

customers, and allows local 

growers to mill their own wheat. 

The couple are among founding 

shareholders of the Onion 

processing plant, Southern 

Packers and have a25% stake in 

the business. 

The Turleys also run a1900ha 

operation based at Temuka, 

producing cereals, potatoes, 

onions, hybrid vegetable seeds of 

carrots, canola, radish and red 

beet and ryegrass and white 

clover for seed. 

Turley said they were always 

up for anew challenge and could 

yet take on further opportunities 

suiting their climate and soils. 

He said they had continued 

building business interests as 

they liked working and 

collaborating with other farmers 

and business people. 

He said he was agrower at 

heart who enjoyed the challenges 

of business and working with 

likeminded people. 

Guidance sought 

BY DAVID HILL 


Feedback is being sought from 

Māori leaders on how to ensure a 

mana whenua voice, 

Environment Canterbury (Ecan) 

chair Peter Scott says. 

Scott says the council will seek 

guidance from the region’s 10 

Papatipu Rūnanga chairs of how 

to proceed should the 

Government go ahead with its 

proposal to scrap NgāiTahu 

representation. 

He said there had been alot of 

reaction to the Government’s 

announcement it will repeal the 

Canterbury Regional Council 

(NgāiTahu Representation) Act, 

which allows Te Rūnanga oNgāi 

Tahu to appoint two councillors 

to represent the Papatipu 

Rūnanga. 

The NgāiTahu representation 

legislation was initiated by the 

council and was presented to 

Parliament twice, before finally 

passing into law last year in time 

for the local government 

elections. 

NgāiTahu elected 

Tutehounuku Korako and Iaean 

Cranwell as its councillors 

during last year’s local 

government elections. 

Scott said having NgāiTahu 

councillors saved ratepayers 

money and sped up the process. 

The NgāiTahu Settlement Act 

(1998) required the council to 

consult with all 10 Papatipu 

Rūnanga. Ecan has had Ngāi 

Tahu representation around the 

council table for more than a 

decade. 

NgāiTahu representatives 

served as Governmentappointed 

commissioners after 

the elected councillors were 

sacked by the previous Nationalled 

Government from 2011 to 

2016. 

The Government also 

appointed NgāiTahu 

councillors in 2016, while Tumu 

Taiao (cultural) advisors served 

at the council table from 2020 to 

2022. The Tumu Taiao advisors 

had aseat at the council table, 

but had no voting rights. 

‘‘We saw the benefit and 

thought we should do something 

about it,’’ Scott said. 

‘‘The statutory requirement is 

to consult with mana whenua 

and we felt the most judicious 

way to do it was to have these 

councillors in the room to 

navigate the discussion from a 

cultural perspective. The 

alternative is going out and 

consulting with each of the 

Papatipu Rūnanga and that 

takes time and money. We can do 

it in the room and make a 

decision.’’ 

Just last week Environment 

Canterbury voted against 

establishing a Māori ward for the 

2025 and 2028 local government 

elections, following advice from 

Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu and 

seven of the 10 Papatipu 

Rūnanga. 

The Papatipu Rūnanga chairs 

had yet to meet to discuss the 

matter. 



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Trip to China 

enthralls 

Awhirlwind one-week trip 

to China offered ataste of 

the orient for The 

Ashburton Courier editor 

Susan Sandys. 

Last month Ihad the privilege 

of travelling to China. Myself 

and colleague Steve 

McCaughan, of Star Media in 

Christchurch, travelled with 

China Southern Airlines as it 

reintroduced, for the first 

time sincethe pandemic, its 

direct Christchurch 

Guangzhou flight. 

We discovered Guangzhou 

is the perfect place to fly into 

for those wanting to travel in 

the east Asian country. The 

flight is relatively short, about 

11 hours. 

Additionally, Guangzhou is 

in the province of Guangdong, 

known as China’s southern 

gateway. Guangzhou is justa 

bullettrain journey away 

from the high profile 

destinations of Shanghai (7 

hours) and Beijing (810 

hours). 

STUNNING: The backdrop to Shenzhen Talent Park, featuring the springbamboo shaped China Resources Headquarters Tower. 

PHOTOS SUSAN SANDYS. 

Guangdong alsohas its own 

attractions,aswefound out by 

staying in its biggest city 

Shenzhen. 

Justacrossthe water from 

Hong Kong, Shenzhen is 

dubbed the Miracle City, due to 

the speed with which it rose 

from afishing town 40 years 

ago to ametropolis of 17 

million people today. It offers 

the visual spectacle of 

towering skyscrapers 

contrastingwith parks, 

surrounding coastal wetlands 

and greenery. 

Shenzhenisayoung city with 

an average age of 32, as it 

draws in talent from across the 

country. It is known both as the 

Silicon Valley of China, due to 

being the home for hightech 

companies such as Huawei and 

TenCent, and acity of parks, 

due to having large networks of 

the green spaces. 

We viewed the Shenzhen 

Light Show,aspectacular 

night display across the 

modern skyscraperskyline. 

Lights on the buildings flash 

and sparkle in 

synchronisation, with various 

colours, shapes and patterns. 

We went to Shenzhen Civic 

Center, abuilding which has a 

486mlongwinged roof, 

providing astriking backdrop 

to anearby square and 

adjoining park, where 

thousands go to enjoy the 

outdoors. Thereweredozens of 

families flying kites, enjoying a 

25degree warm day. There 

were youths involved in their 

own hiphop dance classes, 

breakdancing with aghetto 

blaster,and making videos 

(thereisahuge TikTok culture 

in China). 

We visited what must be two 

of Shenzhen’s most stunning 

parks the Dasha Ecological 

Corridor and Shenzhen Talent 

Park. 

The ecological corridor 

winds along the Dasha River 

from the mountains to the sea. 

It was only eight years ago the 

city began to transform the 

riverside from adegraded 

environmentfollowingthe 

area’s rapid industrial 

development, to the 

flourishing green space it is 

today. It has thousands of 

mature trees, which have been 

relocated there. It was busy 

with people out canoeing, 

jogging, walking and cycling, 

but without the hustlers you 

might get in other city parks 

such as Central Park in New 

York. 

From asouthern view point 

we could see white herons 

congregating along the 

corridor’s swampy shoreline. 

We could see the Hong Kong 

skyline on the horizon, as well 

as the long bridge which 

connects this Chinese city to 

the mainland. 

Shenzhen Talent Park was 

just as beautiful as the corridor 

anexpansive park around a 

lake with another stunning 

skyline, this one featuring the 

400m China Resources 

Headquarters Tower. It is the 

city’s third tallest building, 

built to resemble aspring 

bamboo. The park has dozens 

of sculptures paying tribute to 

the talented people who have 

contributed to the city’s 

development, as well as global 

historical figures such as 

Eddison,Einstein, Beethoven 

and Confucius. 

In Shenzhen, we were hosted 

by the Foreign Affairs Office. 

This meant we were fortunate 

enough to be taken behind the 

scenes to some of the 

companies which had helped 

Shenzhen become the city it is 

today. The most exciting of 

these was electric and hybrid 

❛China is not as 

strict as many people 

think.❜ 

car, bus and rail manufacturer 

BYD. 

Electric cars are big in 

China. There are at least 40 

different manufacturers in the 

country. 

BYD is taking on Tesla in the 

global market, having 

developed safety and longevity 

features in its electric car 

batteries. This year it was on 

track to sell 3million new 

vehicles internationally. We 

saw some of its latest vehicles, 

including ared Ferrarilooking 

sports electric car 

designed by Audi’s former 

head of design Wolfgang Egger, 

who now works for BYD. 

Next we flew to Shanghai, 

China’s most populous and 

wealthiest city, 1200km north. 

Our trip was in autumn, and 

here we found the weather 

cooler, similar to aNew 

Zealand autumn. 

We were met at the airport by 

our guide Minji, she was a 

journalist at Englishlanguage 

newspaper Shanghai Daily. 

ContinuedPage 45 

ORIENTAL CHARM: Allied Press's Steve McCaughan and Susan Sandys were shown around the city of Shanghai by their guide Minji (right). Centre Steve McCaughan 

and Susan Sandys at the Shenzhen Civic Center. Right One of Shanghai’s glitzy shopping areas.


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From Page 44 

One of the first things I 

learned from Minji was even 

though the Chinese 

government denies internet 

access to the likes of Google, 

Facebook, YouTube and 

Netflix, she and many of her 

30something friends had this 

anyway,simply by having 

changed the virtual location of 

their laptops via VPN 

subscriptions. 

China is not as strict as many 

people think, she said. 

Ifound while in the country, 

Icould still access such apps 

on my iPhone, which was on 

data roaming. 

One of the first things I 

noticed in Shanghai was there 

was ahigh proportion of 

electric cars; they made up 

about one third of vehicles on 

the road. Electric vehicles 

were encouraged here, with 

special green number plates 

for these being free to register 

for, compared to petrol car 

registration costing about 

$20,000. 

By its name alone, Shanghai 

felt like aglamorous place to 

be. Abit like New York, 

London and Paris. We walked 

along The Bund, awaterfront 

area and historical district in 

the central city, beneath the 

city’s signature skyline. The 

skyline features China’s 

tallest building of Shanghai 

Tower, the landmark Oriental 

Pearl TV Tower ,and the 

‘‘bottle opener’’ Shanghai 

World Financial Center. We 

took a$2cruise across to the 

other side of The Bund’s 

Huangpu River, snapping 

photos along the way. 

Shanghai was anice city to 

walk around, viewing its old 

original streets, the 

contemporary ‘‘M50’’ art 

district, and glitzy shopping 

areas. We got to sample cafes 

and teadrinking shops along 

the way, not to mention 

amazing restaurants which 

feature not only the best of 

authentic Chinese cuisine, but 

also that from around the 

world. 

While eating out costs about 

half what it would in New 

Zealand, clothes and other 

items in mainstream shopping 

areas were either similarly 

priced or more expensive. 

Although, we did visit amarket 

area which offered cheap 

buys, as well as fakebranded 

items such as Louis Vuitton. 

The highlight of Shanghai 

was visiting Yu Garden and its 

neighbouring outdoor 

boulevard which sold items 

from souvenirs to luxury 24K 

gold jewellery. There was acat 

cafe there, which we found we 

could not walk past! We just 

had to go inside and spend 

some time with the 10 or so 

cats of many different breeds. 

The garden was once a 

private walled garden of the 

Pan family in the Ming 

Dynasty. It blends pools, 

bridges, pagodas, archways, 

rockeries and carvings around 

the original home. We also 

viewed thenearby City God 

Temple, one of manysuch 

structures in China which 

stand as atestimonytothe 

country’s Taoist and Buddhist 

heritage. 

Once again in this city, we 

got taken to places perhaps 

many atourist would not go. 

Across the Yantze River on 

Chongming Island, we visited 

aconservation centre for the 

endangered Chinese sturgeon, 

afish that was once abundant 

in the river. We also visited a 

cotton textile weaving 

showroom, and afarm 

operated by about 245 

villagers who live onsite. 

What we got to see was just a 

snapshot of acity which has a 

multitude of attractions, 

including Shanghai 

Disneyland. 

All in all, our whirlwind trip 

offered an amazing 

experience in acountry I 

never thought Iwould get the 

opportunity to visit. 

Shanghai and Shenzhen 

were clean and felt very safe. I 

thought they might have been 

smoggy, with overcrowded 

roads. But they weren’t at all, 

having fresh air, perhaps 

aided by their coastal 

locations, as well as freeflowing 

roads. And while busy 

with people, the streets 

themselves were not 

overcrowded. China feels like 

asafe place to travel, perhaps 

helped by its ubiquitous CCTV 

cameras. The people are 

friendly, abiding, polite, and 

enjoy alaugh (Steve had lots of 

good dad jokes). 

Ihighly recommend visiting 

China! Ihave already decided 

Iwill return there one day, 

most likely once again flying 

China Southern Airlines into 

Guangzhou. The airline’s 

Dreamliner aircraft had a 

modern and clean feel, the 

service was good, and the food 

generally fresh and delicious. 

Ihave already started 

planningmyitinerary spend 

some time again in Southern 

China before taking the bullet 

train up north, including to 

the capital of Beijing to 

climb the Great Wall of 

China and see the country’s 

iconic panda bears. 

The writer travelled 

courtesy of the Chinese 

Consul in Christchurch, with 

China Southern Airlines. 

FLYING TO CHINA 

Flying economy with China 

Southern Airlines 

Christchurch Guangzhou 

return, costs about $1900. The 

airline offers the service 

November 10 to February 25. 

Anticlockwise from top left: Historical area of Shanghaicity centre; BYD oneofakind concept car at the company’s Shenzhen showroom and Yu Garden in Shanghai; 

Shenzhen light show; Shanghai skyline at dusk, viewed from The Bund; aShanghai street; the writer Susan Sandys at aShanghai cat cafe.

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Logan in Belgian pro team 

METHVEN TROTTING MEET 

The adage that adversity is 

opportunity in disguise has rung true 

for young Mid Canterbury cyclist 

Logan Currie. 

The 22yearold has been signed by 

high profileBelgian professional 

team LottoDstny for 2024 after riding 

opportunities in the major UCItours 

looked to have dried up following the 

demise of his Bolton Equities Black 

Spoke team. 

Currie, one of the most promising 

young kiwi road riders, was akey part 

of Black Spoke, the first New Zealand 

team to ride in the UCI Pro Tour until 

their sponsorship funds for afifth 

year in 2024 dried up and the team 

folded. 

After urgent calls to his cycling 

contacts, Currie secured an 

opportunity with LottoDstny, who 

have been aWorldTour team for 

decades before dropping to the UCI 

ProTour this year. 

As the top ranked of the relegated 

WorldTour teams, LottoDstny gain 

starts in major WorldTour races 

including the Grand Tours,with the 

team focus fixed firmly on areturn to 

the top league. 

Currie, fourth last year in the 

under23time trial at the world 

championships, won the Oceania 

under23 time trial the same year and 

has been the national TT champion 

for the last two years. 

In the UCI Pro Tour this year he 

won the best young rider honours in 

the Tour of Hellas and Tour of 

Denmark, runnerup in the Ronde de 

l’Oise and third in the Belgium Tour. 

“This is another big step in my 

career which is awesome and I am 

excited to head back overseas to 

Logan Currieonanearly break in the road race at the UCI World 

ChampionshipsinScotland. 

experience anew team and new 

lifestyle,” Currie said. 

“The Lotto offer came about by a 

whole lot of networking as fast as 

possible once we found out about the 

team folding. Italked to afew teams 

but nothingcame until some luck 

with Lotto Dstny and hard work from 

Franky Van Haesebroucke, our Black 

Spoke DS, who helped get me across 

the line.” 

While disappointed the Black 

Spoke team folded,Currie is thankful 

for the experiences which have led to 

his new venture. 

“I would not be where Iamnow 

with Lotto without the Black Spoke 

experience. It was all down to Murray 

(Bolton) putting the funds in for four 

years,and with Scott Guyton 

managing the teams. It was awesome 

and Iamsure all the guys are 

PHOTO: SWPIX 

appreciative of what they did.” 

Currie has been signed for one 

year, but is aware strong 

performances could lead to an 

extension, the opportunity to 

compete in aGrand Tour and 

ultimately the chance to ride on the 

World Tour. 

He joins the team midFebruary 

with some clear targets before he 

goes, including some work on the 

family farm in Methven, training and 

some family time, with afamily 

fishing trip to Stewart Island high on 

the agenda. 

“The national championships in 

Timaru will be my first big goal of the 

season. It’s just down the road which 

is perfect. Ihave done afair few races 

down there and enjoy the courses 

they have down there which will be 

fun.” 

To Ri Ruby with driver Gerard O’Reilly holds off 

Waikari Barb and Lamarli at Methven’s Mt Harding 

Racecourse Christmas race meeting on Sunday. 

To Ri Ruby, trained by Simon Adlam of Ashburton, 

decisively won the Placemakers Ashburton Ltd 

Pace, one of many races held on the day. 

“There was great racing, but what started as a 

summer day turned to winter once the southerly 

came in,’’ said club stalwart Stalky McLeod. 

PHOTO: JOHN BUCHAN. 

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Sixteen pilots demonstrated their aerobatic flying 

skills at Ashburton airport on the weekend,during 

the South Island Akro Fest. Andy Love of the NZ 

Aerobatic Club Inc said the event was ‘‘hugely 

successful’’. Pilots flew across six classes, 

competing in avariety of aircraft, from all over the 

country, and even overseas. The event, part of a 

threeevent calendar, culminates at the nationals at 

Hood Aerodrome, Masterton in March. 

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This character home, with amodern kitchen 

and open plan living has plenty on offer. 

The wooden burner to keep you warm in 

the winter and sun streaming in the kitchen 

window. Situated in an ideal location close to 

primary schools and pre schools just around 

the corner. Ample parking and sheds to enjoy 

with your favourite hobby’s. 


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Saturday 10.45 -11.15am 

ljhooker.co.nz/AJHYK 

Agent 


114 ALBERT STREET 3 1 6 

ENTRY LIFESTYLE, GARAGING GALORE 

Located on town boundary, this Superb 

affordable lifestyle is what you been 

waiting for. Outdoor entertainment area to 

enjoy relaxing admiring Stunning views of 

mountains, and children running around 

spacious large lifestyle section. Paddock for 

your horse with 2bay shed includes astable. 

Parking and shedding for vehicles to be 

undercover. 

For Sale Price By Negotiation 

View 


ljhooker.co.nz/AEHYK 

Agent 


2313 ARUNDEL RAKAIA GORGE ROAD 

LIFESTYLE WITH EXTRA’S 

Located 40 Minutes’ drive fromMount Hutt Ski 

Field. 22minutes to Ashburton with Mayfield 

only 3 minutes’ away this property is well 

positioned for a lifestyle of peace & quiet. 

If you’re looking to build that dream home, 

or maybe somewhere to park the tractor 

collection then look no further ,with stunning 

mountain views &ariver at your doorstep 

there isplenty for the whole family to see. 

For Sale Price By Negotiation +GST (if any) 

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ljhooker.co.nz/9HHYK 

Agent 

Debbie Simmons 027 282 8777 

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

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

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HOME 

Saturday, 9 December 

11am - 11:30am 

PREMIER TOWNHOUSE 

300 Wills Street, Ashburton 

MODERN COMFORTABLE LIVING ...IDEAL LOCATION 

This townhouse has been constructed by one ofMid Canterbury’s premier building firms. Solid and well-proportioned, the brand 

new stand alone home boasts elegant plaster-rendered exteriors. Inside you’ll find astylish kitchen and an open-plan living area 

that seamlessly connects to the outdoor space. 

The floor plan includes 3spacious double bedrooms, acontemporary bathroom and separate toilets. 

The single garage features both internal access and enhanced security. Additionally, each house is equipped with astate-of-theart 

ducted heat pump system for year-round comfort. 

Low maintenance landscaping adds tothe convenience of the property. 

Situated just athree minute drive from the town centre and local parks, this superior townhouse isanexcellent option for empty 

nesters or professional couples seeking modern comforts inaconvenient location. 

FOR SALE Offers over $650,000 

Jarrod Ross 

027 259 4644 

jarrod.ross@remax.co.nz 

Ariska Mijnheer 

027 922 0417 

ariska.mijnheer@remax.co.nz 

2637106 

RE/MAX Town to Country l Each office independentlyowned andoperated 

0800736 298 l TheLakeHouse,LakeHood Dr,Huntingdon 

remaxtowntocountry.co.nz 

TopOne Real Estate 2015 Limited l Licensed REAA 2008 

Land and floor area sizes listed areapproximate 

For Sale 

Award Winning 

Display Home 

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Saturday 9th Dec 11-11.30am 

1 Waterford Place, Tinwald 

Private viewings available, 

call tomake atime! 

Michele Strange 

M 027 491 5266 

E michele.strange@jennian.co.nz

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12 Wayne Place, Methven 

4 2 2 211m2 824m2 

16 Bridgewater Quay, Lake Hood, Huntingdon 

1,331m2 

TRANQUIL OASIS AT 12 WAYNE PLACE 

Nestled at 12 Wayne Place, this charming residence 

boasts four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one 

being an ensuite. Its open-plan layout includes an 

additional living area, complemented by awellmaintained 

garden hosting multiple vegetable/herb 

patches and beautiful trees. 

The property features adouble garage with internal 

access, offering convenience, along with asmall 

attic space ideal for supplementary storage. 

FOR SALE 

Offers over $850,000 

VIEW 11:30am-12:00pm, Sat 9th Dec 

or request aprivate viewing. 


0279220417 


remax.co.nz/TWN10011 

Town to Country 

DISCOVER THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY AT 

BRIDGEWATER QUAY 

An exceptional 1331m2 section has just hit the 

market, presenting an incredible chance for your 

dream property. This north-facing gem basks in 

sunlight all day long, offering aprime location 

unparalleled in the area. Don’t let this slip by—it’s 

the only currently available section on Bridgewater 

Quay with offers over $405,000! Embrace the 

allure ofbeautiful Lake Hood, where your ideal 

waterside lifestyle awaits. 

FOR SALE 

Offers over $405,000 

VIEW 

Request aprivate viewing. 


0279220417 


Scott Parkin 

027 598 2833 

scott.parkin@remax.co.nz 



86A Aitken Street, Ashburton 

45 Wilkin Street, Tinwald, Ashburton 

2 1 1 1 116m2 280m2 

3 1 1 3 2 180m2 729m2 

CONVENIENT LOCATION, COMFORTABLE 

LIVING 

Welcome to this inviting townhouse, aversatile 

property that caters to investors, first-time 

homebuyers, or retirees seeking modern comfort 

in an excellent location. The property’s floor area 

spans 116m2, providing ample room for everyday 

living. It boasts two double bedrooms, making it 

suitable for renters, small families, or professionals 

in need of ahome office. The well-appointed 

bathroom offers ensuite access to one of the 

bedrooms. Additionally, there’s aspacious single 

garage for secure parking, storage, and washer/ 

dryer facilities. 

SOLD 


0279220417 




OFFERS IN THE VICINITY OF $550,000 

Nestled within asturdy red brick exterior, this 

residence invites you into awelcoming space 

designed for both comfort and functionality. The 

layout unfolds across 180m2, encompassing three 

generously sized bedrooms, anadjacent office 

space, and an open-plan kitchen and dining area. 

The convenience ofamain bathroom with atoilet, 

supplemented by an additional separate toilet, 

enhances the practicality of this home. Adouble 

garage with internal access completes the picture, 

ensuring seamless entry regardless ofthe weather. 

SOLD 

Jarrod Ross 

027 259 4644 

jarrod.ross@remax.co.nz 



RE/MAX Town toCountry | Each office independently owned &operated 

0800 736 298 | The Lake House, Lake Hood Dr, Huntingdon 

remaxtowntocountry.co.nz 

TopOne Real Estate 2015 Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 

Land and floor area sizes listed are approximate

OpenHomes 

TUESDAY3RD OCTOBER 

SATURDAY 9THDECEMBER 

71 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 2 AHB30612 

72 Eton Street,Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 2 AHB30620 

3Penbury Close, Lake Hood, Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 3 2 2 AHB30676 

8Queens Drive, Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 2 AHB30679 

OpenHome 

38 Cross Street,Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 1 AHB30716 

17a Bird Street, Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 4 2 1 AHB30629 

19Wilkin Street,Tinwald 10:30 -11:00am 3 2 2 AHB30605 

53 Forest Drive, Methven 11:00 -11:30am 4 2 0 MVN30079 

12 Somerset Grove,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 3 2 2 AHB30698 

58 Cross Street,Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 3 1 1 AHB23055 

41 Redhaven Rise, Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 4 2 2 AHB30645 

167 Harrison Street,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 4 1 2 AHB30669 

8Davidson Street,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 2 2 AHB30146 

112 Cameron Street,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 2 1 AHB30526 

5JordanAvenue, Tinwald 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 2 AHB30684 

22 Davidson Street,Ashburton 1:00 -1:30pm 4 1 1 AHB30695 

10a Mackie Street, Methven 1:00 -1:30pm 2 1 0 MVN30070 

17Windsor Street,Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 4 1 1 AHB30611 

47a Archibald Street,Tinwald 2:15 -2:45pm 3 1 2 AHB30473 

22 Davidson Street, Ashburton 

This four bedroom 1970’s homewill be sought afterin 

the everpopular location of Davidson Street,Allenton. 

The home isbuilt to the sun,with outdoor areas for 

relaxing. The garden has qualityplantings and some 

special stone paving and abuilt in bbq area. 

Semi open plan living inside provides plenty of room, 

with alarge updated kitchen open to the dining area, 

and down asmall step to the spacious living area. Plenty 

ofroom to grow your ownveges, and two garden sheds 

provide great storage forthiswell laid out section. 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30695 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008) 

ForSale 

Deadline sale closing on 

Wednesdaythe 20th of 

December2023 at 4:00pm. 

(Unless Sold Prior). 

Price expectation is$600,000+ 

View 

Saturday1:00pm -1:30pm 

4 1 1 

This property is 

proudly marketed by 

BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

DeniseMcPherson 

027 242 7677 

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17a Bird Street, Ashburton 

4 2 1 

8Queens Drive, Ashburton 

3 1 2 

This 4bedroom, 2toilet home isnow available after a 

huge makeover. Newcarpet and newpaint along with a 

generous sized timber deck off the living area providing 

amazing indoor outdoor flow, you’ll love coming home 

to 167 Harrison Street. 


Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

ForSale 

$619,000 

View 

Saturday10:30am -11:00am 

Lynne Bridge 

027 410 6216 

As you step inside, you’ll immediately be captivated by 

the spacious and well-designed layout.This house offers 

ample living space, making it ideal forfamilies or those 

who love toentertain. The open-plan kitchen/dining 

area seamlessly flowtogether. 



Deadline Sale 

closing on Friday22nd 

December 2023 at 3:00pm 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

View 

Saturday10:30am -11:00am 

Trevor ‘The Bald One’ 

027 225 5669 

OpenHome 

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5Jordan Avenue, Tinwald Ashburton 

3 1 2 

167 Harrison Street, Ashburton 

4 1 2 

This charming house is the perfect family home, 

offering acomfortable and convenient lifestylewith 

three double bedrooms all with built in wardrobes, retro 

double glazed. Situated onagenerous 750sqm section 

and ideal forkids and pets. 

ForSale 

Offers over$549,000 

View 


Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 

This 4bedroom, 2toilet home isnow available after a 

huge makeover. Newcarpet and newpaint along with a 

generous sized timberdeck offthe living area providing 

amazing indoor outdoor flow, you’ll love coming home 

to 167 Harrison Street. 

ForSale 

$495,000 

View 


Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 


Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 



To view allour properties forsale, forrentorcommercial leasepleasevisit 

rwashburton.co.nz 

KimMiller 

SalesConsultant 

027 236 8627 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Chrissy Milne 


027 290 6606 

CherylFowler 


027 461 2614 

BruceMcPherson 


027 438 4250 

DeniseMcPherson 


027 242 7677 

Armand vander Eik 


021 597 527 

Shirley Fitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Tracey Frost 


021 279 1972 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

Trevor Goldsmith 


027 225 5669 

Carey VonLubke 

Property Manager 

027 697 6948 

Janene McDowell 


027 287 3388 

96Tancred Street,Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317 

rwashburton.co.nz 

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

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Tammy McDougall 

Business Owner &Sales 

Consultant M 0274 727 535 

Phillip Kenny 

Principal 

M 027 475 3669 

Lisa Kenny 

Management Team 

M 027 6428200 

Natalie Harris 

Finance/Admin 

P (03) 308 6497 

JillLeonard 

Sales Consultant 

M 0274 982 500 

Della Glassey 


M 0274 308 124 

Tracey Henderson 


M 0274 058 064 

Sarah Everist 


M 021 0828 5816 

AlexiaSloane 

Rental Manager 

M 027 776 6497 

Jemma Burch 

Operations &Compliance 

P (03) 308 6497 

Santana Reid 

Administrator 

P (03) 308 6497 

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Tammy McDougall 

Business Owner &Sales 

Consultant M 0274 727 535 

Phillip Kenny 

Principal 

M 027 475 3669 

LisaKenny 

Management Team 

M 027642 8200 

Natalie Harris 

Finance/Admin 

P (03) 3086497 

JillLeonard 


M 0274982 500 

Della Glassey 


M 0274308 124 

TraceyHenderson 


M 0274058 064 

Sarah Everist 


M 021 0828 5816 

Alexia Sloane 

Rental Manager 

M 027776 6497 

Jemma Burch 

Operations &Compliance 

P (03) 3086497 

Santana Reid 

Administrator 

P (03) 3086497 

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Ashburton 255 Cameron Street 

Ashburton 55 Short Street 

Allenton 6Balmoral Place 

Hampstead 20 Strowan Avenue 

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Dream Townhouse! 

Nestled in asunny and desirablelocation close to town is this exceptional 

two-bedroom townhouse.Step inside and experience the perfect blend of 

comfort, style, and convenience. With recent renovations and thoughtful 

upgrades,this property offers atruly inviting living experience. 

The townhouse boasts two generously-sized bedrooms, providing ample 

space for your family or guests. 

Short walk to town 

Discover this immaculate gem of ahome, perfectly situated in close 

proximity to the town centre, with the convenience of supermarkets and 

churches just moments away. Thegenerous living areas willcaptivate you, 

featuring aspacious lounge heated by amodern heat pump, while a 

sunroom offers an inviting retreat. 

Make it your own 

Discover the epitome of spacious living in this five-bedroom residence, 

conveniently situated in the sought-after Allenton area. This stunning 

home offers afunctional layout with two bedrooms on the lower level and 

three on the upper, each boasting generous wardrobes for all your storage 

needs. 

Absolute delight 

Brand new and waiting fornew owners. This delightful home hasbeen 

well thought out in its designand positioning to catch the sun. Three good 

size double bedrooms with the master having an en-suite and walkinrobe. 

Also with asliding door to welcome the outside in. There is greatstorage in 

the central hallway and the laundry is located in the attached double 

garage. 

For Sale Buyers $425,000+ 

View Thu 7Dec 12.15 - 12.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/AU166205 


View Thu 7Dec 1.00 - 1.30pm 

Sat 9Dec 12.30 - 1.00pm 



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Hampstead 6Strowan Avenue 

Netherby 55A Princes Street 

Tinwald 29 Roxburgh Place 

Allenton 169AMiddle Road 

Open Home 

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Unique investment opportunity 

High spec architectural build show home. The flagship for Jennian Homes. 

The opportunity exists here to buy this beautiful home and then lease it 

back to the vendors at ainviting return. Four double bedrooms with the 

master ensuite having alarge tiled shower. Also aseparate make up area 

as well as awalk in robe. The bathroom and separate toilet areequally 

impressive. 

Perfect on Princes 

Discover the perfect retreat in this immaculate two-year-oldquality-built 

home. Step into aworld of comfort and style, featuring adelightful 

kitchen, dining, and living spaceheated by aheat pump with aseamless 

transition to acharming patiovia sliding doors. Enjoy private moments in 

the separate lounge, offeringversatility and space for allyour needs. 

Town living, rural outlook! 

This beautiful family home features open plan living with spacious dining 

and lounge area, heated by pelletfire and heat pump. The home is 

complemented nicelybythe indoor-outdoor flow, onto alarge deck with 

shade sail for summer days, with adesirable rural outlook and privacy. The 

home features three large double bedrooms allwith builtinstorage, 

master has awalk-in robeand ensuite. 

Park views 

Fantastic opportunity awaits to own this superb townhouse! Sunlight 

floods through the kitchen, dining,and living spaces, offering picturesque 

views of Argyle Park just across the road. This two-bedroom gem features 

spacious double bedrooms, aseparatetoilet and bathroom, and a 

seamlessly connected laundryleading to an attached singlegarage. 

For Sale By Negotiation 



ForSale Buyers $668,000+ 









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Tinwald 5Jag Way 

Hampstead 60a Chalmers Avenue 

Hampstead 148Chalmers Avenue 

Allenton 29 James Street 

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Jag Way Beauty 

Modern new build in apopular sub-division on the edgeoftown. 

Everything you would expect from amodern build. Storage areasabig 

plus with many options.Four bedrooms with the master havinganensuite 

and walk in robe. Main bathroomconsists of abath, shower and vanity 

and the toilet is separate. The hub of the home is open, airy andspacious. 

Lock up andleave 

This seven year old low maintenance home is nestled on arear section 

down aprivate driveway, not farfrom central Ashburton. It has three 

double bedrooms plus asinglebedroom or large office, the master has an 

ensuite and walkinrobe. The heart of the home has an open plan kitchen, 

spacious dining and living space that leads on to aseparate lounge. 

Your own oasis 

Discover your own oasis with this stunning and uniquely designed home 

that encompasses exceptionalindoor/outdoor living. This property 

features breathtaking outdoor entertaining areas complete with abar and 

outdoor lounge, providing theperfect setting for gatheringswithfriends 

and family. Immerse yourself in the ultimate outdoor experience that also 

includes aspa and barbecue. 

Like brand new 

Enjoy modern living in this near new three-bedroom townhouse built in 

early 2023. The sun-drenched kitchen, dining, and living areas seamlessly 

flow, adorned with sliding doors opening to aprivate patio-a haven for 

entertaining. Ample storagethroughout including astudy nook ensures 

functionality, whilethe bathroom boasts ashower and vanity, 

complemented by aseparatetoilet. 













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Ashburton Bach 69 369 Wrens Road, Rangitata 

Hampstead 196 Chalmers Avenue 

Tinwald 83CTarbottons Road 

Allenton 30 Catherwood Avenue 

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Grab the opportunity 

This bach has been much loved as well as used over the 30 plusyears that 

the family have enjoyed use of this bach. Situated in the Rangitata North 

Huts offering great access forthose lovers of fishing, whitebaiting,orjust 

as aspot to put your feet up and enjoy. The settlement offers aunique 

family environment, with acommunityhall for residents to useand space 

for kids to play, 

Solid andspacious home 

Opportunities here with its 961m2 corner section. Large lounge plus 

conservatory, spacious kitchen dining area, compliant logfire, heat pump 

plus insulated ceiling and underfloor, new laminate flooring and brand 

new shower. Three double bedrooms, great storage, separatetoilet, 

spacious laundry and doublegarage plus carport. 

Privacy &space 

Treat yourself to anear new build in an area surrounded by similar modern 

homes and positioned on aprivate, quiet rear section witharural outlook. 

Brick and linear cladding and everything you wouldexpect from amodern 

home. Master bedroom has an ensuite with tiled shower and awalk in 

robe. An additional three doublebedrooms are serviced by the main 

bathroom. 

Picturesque location 

Introducing your dream home, aspacious and elegant four-bedroom 

retreat with an office, nestled in aprestigious address.The master 

bedroom exudes luxury, boasting agenerous sized ensuite, walk-in 

wardrobe, under carpet heating, acharming window seat and French 

doors that open to atranquil outdoor patio. 

Deadline Sale closes 1.00pm Tue 19 Dec 2023 

View Sat 9Dec 11.00 - 12.00pm 


For Sale $528,000 







View Sat 9Dec 11.45 - 12.15pm 


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Allenton 17 Cavendish Street 

Tinwald 7Wilkin Street 

Tinwald 128 Johnstone Street 

Ashburton 27 Aitken Street 

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Simply stunning 

Renovated character home with modern touches. Stylish black kitchen 

overlooking open plan living,new log fire and flooring throughout, 

spacious bedrooms,indoor/outdoor living with great size section and 

storage. Gas hot water,HRV, insulation, this home hasbeenlovingly 

renovated, now you can enjoy it. 

Nice and secure 

Agreat modern family home, secure withgood fencing to look after the 

little ones. Three doublebedroomswiththe masterhaving an ensuite with 

shower, toilet and vanity. Thereisalso an office whichcould potentially be 

afourth small bedroom. Thelaundryisseparate andthe main living space 

is opentothe dining and kitchen.Loads of optionsherefor heating with a 

heat pump and gasfire. 

Executive modern living &space 

A4.4700 ha lifestyle propertythat canbeutilised for many different 

enterprises.Situated at theend of aquiet road and only astroll from the 

town boundary. Featuring a 2015 substantial family home with 

immaculategardens andpool area andwithaseparate double garage. 

Substantial sheds, calfrearing, storage or for contractors to utilise. 

Charming bungalow 

Charming 1940'sbungalowbeckons you with itstimeless allure! Step into 

adelightfulentrancewaythatleads to acozylounge adornedwitha 

compliant logfire,perfect forwinter nights. Frenchdoors open to a 

spaciouskitchen/dining and living area, complemented by aheatpump 

for year-round comfort. 


View Sat 9Dec 12.00 -12.30pm 





ForSale By Negotiation 

View Sat 9Dec 12.45-1.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/AL162653 


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Netherby 26 Braebrook Drive 

Hinds 20 David Street 

Allenton 40 Churchill Avenue 

Allenton 30 Charlesworth Drive 

Timeless &spacious 

Oamaru stone home with atouch of cedar. This generous family home is 

sited on acorner section in apopular modernsub-division. Wellfencedfor 

security and avery quiet location. Alarge foyer leads you into avery 

spacious open area which has an internal kitchen withall the modern 

appliances.Yourdining space and living arealso here andexterior doors 

leadtoanundercover patio area. 

New in Hinds 

Welcome to your dreamhome situatedinthe great rural township of 

Hinds! This brand new build offers theperfect combination of modern 

luxuryand agreat location,withendless possibilitiesfor customization. 

Boasting four bedrooms, this homeprovides amplespace foryour family's 

needs.Each room isthoughtfully designed withcomfort in mind, ensuring 

apeacefulretreat for everyone. 

Prepare to be impressed 

Welcome to this often admiredstylishfamily home in the heart of 

Allenton.Hereisarareopportunitytoown alarge modernised quality 

familyhome withcharacter. With four doublebedrooms, two wellappointed 

bathrooms withunderfloor heating andthree toilets, there is 

plenty ofroom for thefamily here. The generous lounge is complete with 

gorgeous Frenchdoors whichleadtothe outside. 

Space andconvenience 

This home offers aharmoniousblend of style,comfort, andfunctionality. 

Step into entranceway which leadstothe heart of this home,where the 

light-filledkitchen, dining, andliving areas awaityou. Thespaciouslayout 

is designedtocreate an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. Theabundance 

of natural lightfloodsthrough largewindows,filling the rooms witha 

warmand cheerful ambiance. 













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4 2 2 

4 2 2 2 

Tinwald 9Graham Street 

Allenton 15 Mason Place 

Tinwald 59 McMurdo Street 

Hampstead 13B Wellington Street 

Graham street gem 

Discover your dream home in this immaculatethree-bedroom homebuilt 

between2000-2010. Boasting three spacious double bedrooms, eachwith 

ample wardrobe space, this house offers comfort and convenience. The 

sunny kitchen, dining, and living areas create awarm andinviting 

atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. 

Renovations complete 

Fromthe sundrenched open plan living to the spacious kitchenand four 

bedrooms,thishome will offersomething for everyone! Split overthree 

levels with greatflow, you'll step insideand be welcomedbythe grand 

entrance leading uptothe largeopen plan living featuring entertainers 

kitchen, walk inpantryand storage galore; alloverlookand opening out to 

the privatebackyard,. 

Makemeyours! 

Moveintothis threebedroom, permanent materialhomeand enjoythe 

updated kitchen, open plan living withheatpump,spacious bedrooms, 

central bathroom andseparate toilet -plusthe greatsize section with 

FOUR cargaraging! Completely re-wired andinsulatedceiling, this home is 

ready and waiting for youtomovein. 

Close to town 

Discover theperfect blend of comfort andconvenience in this charming 

two-story townhouse.Asyou stepinside, you're greeted by alovely and 

sunny living area thatflows perfectlyinto an open-plandining and kitchen 

space.The environment is idealfor entertaining and relaxation, with 

plenty of natural light to create awarm, welcoming atmosphere. 













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4 2 1 2 

3 1 1 4 

2 1 1 

Hamish Niles 

027 435 6265 

Kirsty Clay 

027 308 7557 

Paddy Strange 

027491 5259 

PropertyBrokers Ashburton 

Residential/Lifestyle&Rural Sales Consultants 

Karen McRae 

027436 4146 

Mel Perriton 

022 175 0780 

Leah Harrison 

027 7372489 

Charlotte Evans 

021 971 801 

RobertHarnett 

027 4323562 

MurrayYoung 

027 434 0942 

ChrisMurdoch 

027 434 2545 

Greg Jopson 

027 447 4382 

JasonRickard 

027 245 8495 

PropertyBrokersLtd LicensedREAA 2008 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | 

Proudtobehere

Tinwald 139 Harland Street 

Ashburton 96 Burnett Street 

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Sale 

Nest or invest 

Step into the charm of the 1950swith this inviting permanent 

material home! Bathed in natural light, the sunny kitchen, dining, and 

living room create awarm and welcoming atmosphere. This threebedroom 

gem boasts an updated bathroom with ashower over the 

bath and amodern vanity. Enjoythe convenience of aseparate toilet 

and laundry optimizing functionality. The location couldn't be more 

ideal -just across the road from Tinwald School making school runs a 

breeze. Embrace the simplicity of an easy-care section ensuring you 

have time for other activities -with Lake Hood just down the road and 

the awesome Tinwald shopping centre, it's the perfect location. 

Call now to view. 

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Karen McRae 

M 027 436 4146 

Seize the opportunity! 

Unlock the potential of your business with this distinguished twostory 

office block nestled in an excellent central location. This 

property is situated in the heart of it all, ensuring easy accessibility 

and maximum visibility for bothyour clients and staff. The two 

spacious boardrooms and 28 offices provide the versatilitytoadapt 

your business requirements to suit. Enhance team collaboration and 

camaraderie in aspacious staff room, offering acomfortable 

environment for breaks and informal meetings. Current National 

Building Standard(NBS) of 35%. 

Benefit from the flexibility of Business Azoning, allowingfor awide 

range of commercial activities. 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 19th 

December, 2023 at 4.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/AC174387 

Hamish Niles AREINZ 

M 027 435 6265 

Ashburton 152 Burnett Street 

Ashburton 9SinclairStreet 

Ashburton 3JBCullen Drive 

OamaruNorth 8Orwell Street 

Prime Space for Lease 

Discover the epitome of modernoffice sophistication in the heart of 

Ashburton at the prestigious "Murney Main" building. Centrally located on 

level two, this exceptional office space offers the perfectblend of 

elegance, functionality, and convenience. 

Situated in aprime location, Murney Main provides unparalleled 

accessibility, putting you right at the centre of AshburtonsCBD. 

Prime Commercial Space for Lease 

Expand your business in abrand-new high stud warehousewithoffice and 

carparking 

Are you searching for the perfect commercial space to take your business 

to the next level? Look no further! We present aremarkable opportunity to 

lease aprime commercial space in abrand-new building. 

Barelandindustrial site 

Welcome to the Ashburton Business Estate -where your businessfindsits 

perfect space! This 5,000sqm (approx.) bareland industrial site is the 

perfect location to grow your business. The gated entry ensures security 

and peace of mind for you and your team. This site offers endless 

possibilities with the option of the Landlord building apurpose-built 

building for the right tenant. 

Prime opportunityincentral Oamaru 

Set on a3479sqm site with threestreet boundaries in acentral Oamaru 

location. This industrial zoned property has been purpose-builtasafood 

processing plant. The interior comprises wet floors, chillers, afreezer and a 

blast chiller, largeprocessing and storage areas and afloor area of 

approximately 1300sqm. Thereare inwards and outwards goods loading 

bays and off-street parking. 

Enquire ... 

For Lease ByNegotiation 




M 027 435 6265 

For Lease $34,500 pa +GST 




M 027 435 6265 

For Lease $30,000 pa +GST 




M 027 435 6265 



Web pb.co.nz/OMC170093 


M 027 435 6265 

Hampstead Strowan Fields Trevors Road 

Lake Hood Springdale Avenue -Stage 2 

Lake Hood 6Bayview Green 

Ashburton 112DSmithfield Road 

Strowan Fields on Trevors Road 

Whether you're starting out or slowing down, growing your portfolio or 

expanding your family, Strowan Fields is the ideal place totake the next 

step on yourproperty journey.With manageable sections, apictureperfect 

setting and astrong sense of community, it's the idealspot to 

investinyour future. 

Springdale Avenue-Stage 2Village Green 

As you drive along an English styled tree lined and hedged lane you turn 

and enter "The Village Green", an immediate vista of the Southern Alps 

and foothills strikes, you feel instant relaxation and the germination of 

your future starts to evolve. Meticulously planned, qualitydevelopment, 

accessed from abroad curling road with planted verge. 

Livelife to the fullest at LakeHood 

Build your dream home on this rare 987sqm site with stunning views of 

the water, reserve area, and themagnificent Southern Alps. Enjoy the 

perfect blend of nature and lifestyle with anorth-facing site that provides 

breathtaking views. This is one of the last remaining sites, so act fastand 

make this opportunity yours today! 

Lifestyleopportunity nottobemissed! 

Located at the end of aprivate lanewayoff SmithfieldRoad, this lifestyle 

section is readyfor your dream home to be built. This is the last bare 

section in this qualitysubdivision, allother sections have been developed 

to ahighstandard. 

•5130sqmsectionplus shared laneway(2505sqm) 

•Sealed access driveway and character fencing 

•Power and fibre at boundary. 







For Sale $260,000 






Property Brokers Ltd LicensedREAA 2008 | 

Proud to be here

Ashburton 1005 Longbeach Road 

Methven 2596 RakaiaBarrhill Methven Road 

95.02 ha -Quintessential class 

"Rostrevor" located in the highly regarded Eiffelton farming 

area-16km from Ashburton, is aquintessential ruralhomesteadand 

landholding that exudes class andquality. The "jewel inthe crown" of 

this property is the homestead reached by tree lined driveway and 

situated amongst mature park-likelandscapedgrounds. Asheltered, 

privateenclave with character andcharm, typical of an English manor 

with an immediateappeal that will captivate and provide an 

investment for your family nowand futuregenerations. 

The 95 hectare irrigated farm consists of three titles with quality 

Wakanui/Longbeach soils, providing asound base for intensive 

arable/horticultural or livestock land use. 

4 3 2 

DeadlineSale closes Thursday 14th 

December,2023 at 12.00pm, (unless 

sold prior), Property BrokersAshburton 

View Byappointment 

Web pb.co.nz/AR171814 

Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

109.4ha-Somethingdifferent 

Areyou lookingfor aunique piece of paradise to callyourown? Look 

no further than thisproperty with amultitude of options. With 

breathtaking views of theSouthern Alps andoverlookingthe Rakaia 

River, thisproperty is trulyone-of-a-kind. Whether you're an avid 

angler lookingfor aprime fishing spot, orsimplyseekingapeaceful 

retreat in nature, this property has somethingfor everyone. Butthat's 

not all! If you'reinterested in eco-tourism,horse trekking, hunting, a 

large lifestyle block, off-grid living, this propertyisperfect foryou as 

well. Traditionalfarming mayalsobeanoption and suitable for 

sheep, beef or dairy grazing. 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday7th 

February, 2024 at 12.00pm, (unless 

sold prior), Property Brokers, Ashburton 


Web pb.co.nz/AR169906 

Jason Rickard 

M 027 245 8495 

Allenton 23A Golf Links Drive 

Allenton 174Racecourse Road 

Allenton 182 MethvenHighway 

'Brandon Green' lifestyle 

-Executive bareland lifestyle section bordering the golf course 

-1haapprox -subject to subdivision 

-Stunning mountain views and very close to town on the favoured northwest 

side 

-Zoned Residential D 

-Build your dream home and haveplenty of room for childrenand pets 

-Anexclusive opportunity to build beside the Ashburton golfcourse 

For Sale $445,000 



Meadowlands -Stage 3 

Titles nowavailable! Ready to build then act nowtosecure apremium NW 

Ashburtonlifestyle section. Meadowlands subdivisionoffers arural feel 

with allthe benefits of town living. Close andonlyminutes drive or walking 

distance to schools, medicalcentre,hospital and allAshburton services 

andamenities. 

ForSale By Negotiation 



8.0ha-Lifestyle,Horticultural, Commercial 

Positioned on the edgeofAshburton and situatedconveniently to all servicesand 

amenities forawiderange of lifestyle, business or commercial options. Currently the 

property hasincome streams from wellestablished tenantsoverthe fourbedroom home, 

large storageshed andfullnursery operation. In addition there is alargesix bayshed, 

office complex and balance of land irrigated from itsown well and groundwater consent. 

The property with its position, and infrastructure lends itself to further development a 

business lease or commercial investment. The nursery operation providespurchasers with a 

key assettodevelop. 

4 1 1 2 

Deadline Sale closesFriday 15th 


sold prior), PropertyBrokers, Ashburton 



Ashburton 36 Innes Road 

OpenHome 

Tinwald 202 Fords Road 

Open Home 

2 ha -The ultimate lifestyleproperty 

Are you looking for the ultimate lifestyle propertywithmodernhomeand allthe bells and 

whistlestocomfort and convenience. Looknofurther than thisfantastic 2hectareproperty 

that has everything you'relooking for and more! 

This property boasts alarge four bedroom homewithadditionaloffice space, perfect for 

those who want to work from home orneed adedicated spacefor studying. Great heating 

or cooling optionsinclude anew Woodsman Tarras wood burner,2xheatpumps,plus heat 

transfer unit so that you can enjoy heating throughout thehome allyearround. 

Great internalaccess double garage and carport provide amplespace. 

4 2 2 4 

For Sale Buyers$995,000+ 



8.3 ha -FastidiousonFords Road 

Freshtothe market thisrecently renovated threebedroom homeincluding new fully 

enclosedcoloursteelworkshop willappeal too many. Acomplete makeover of the 

bathroom with new modern andtasteful fittingsincluding aluxury freestandingclaw foot 

bath and large shower with rain head.The kitchen is lightand bright with laminate 

flooring, dishwasher, freestanding oven,plenty of storage and bench space overlookingthe 

livingroom to the outdoor patio area. Open plan livingwithfreestanding logburner and 

heat pump forheating plus theadded bonus of HRV. Re-carpetingand painting 

throughout the home. 

3 1 2 4 

Deadline Sale closesTuesday 12th 


sold prior), PropertyBrokersAshburton 



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OPEN HOME 

Rakaia 39 Rolleston Street 

2,023 sqm 4 1 1 2 

For Saleoffers invited over $460,000 

View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment 

Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008 

Timeless charm 

Situated on agenerous 2,023sqm (more or less) section, thisproperty boasts timeless features and recent updates. 

Located in the heart of Rakaia, this is the perfect propertyfor those wanting aproject.Apicturesque bullnose veranda 

at the front of the property is afeature that adds character and charm. Listed on the council Heritage listas‘category 

B’,there are some restrictions pertaining to the outside of the property. Thisclassicdesign element sets thetone for 

the rest of the home. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated to blend contemporary amenities with the home's 

classic character. The house is constructed of double brick, alog fire in the living area provides warmth in the cooler 

months. The bathroom hasalso been renovated,offering afresh andstylishspace for your daily routines. 

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Windwhistle Lot 38/623Coleridge Road 

546 sqm 

Asking Price $195,500 

View by appointment 

Aafke Baxter 027 463 9728 aafke.baxter@bayleys.co.nz 


Alpine living on the green 

Imagine waking up in an alpine wonderland with the bonus of agolf course on your doorstep. Lot 38 Tussock Lane in 

the world-renowned Terrace Downs Resort is the starting point of making those dreams areality. With vendors 

offshore and motivated to sell, now is the time to makethis546sqm (moreorless) elevated section yours. Nestled in a 

serene, private enclave wheremountain views give way to manicured fairways, youare greeted with the perfect 

foundation forbuilding and living your alpine dream. If having an excellent work-life balance and the best of both 

worlds sounds like you, then this section is well worth considering.Conveniently located in the heart of Mid 

Canterbury, an hour from Christchurch InternationalAirport, just 20 minutesfrom the vibrant ski town of Methven and 

45 minutes from Ashburton, it is well positioned foradaily work or weekend commute. 

Boundary lines are indicativeonly 


FINAL NOTICE 

Staveley 63 FlynnsRoad 

1,831 sqm 3 1 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 14 Dec 2023 

201 West Street, Ashburton 


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


Ross Cottage 

An exceptional opportunity presents itself to acquire apiece of Canterbury's rich heritage. Thischarming cottage, 

nestled at the foot of Mt. Somers, offers its prospective owner aprofound connection to NewZealand's historyand an 

exquisite abode in auniquely special location. 

Constructed in 1876, this cottage has undergone extensive renovations thathave masterfully preserved its elegance 

and charm, boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms, astudy/loft,aswell as separatedining and lounge areas. 

Notably, this residence is listed on the New Zealand Heritage Register as aCategory 2property, ensuringthe 

conservation of its enchanting character fromabygone era while providing the cozy warmth and modern 

conveniences expected of acontemporary home. 


Mt Somers 41 PattonsRoad 

4,047 sqm 3 1 2 2 



Emma Phillips 027 483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz 


Quaint originality awaits 

Acharming piece of history nestled in the quiet town of Mt Somers, perfect forthose seeking arelaxed lifestyle. This 

original interiorhome offersaunique opportunity to create your own vision, embrace thecharacter and history of this 

home or explore the possibilities for modernising the spacetoyour liking. This three-bedroom home is 132sqm (more 

or less) and offers adouble detached garage that provides ample storage space for yourvehicles, tools or hobbies. 

The single sleepout has abathroom which is also attached to the property. Allset on avast 4,047sqm (moreorless) 

section, this property is atrue gem waiting foryou to unlockits potential. Perfect forfirst-homebuyers who are 

wanting to live acountry lifestyle while being close to amenities, or those wanting aholiday home away from the 

hustle and bustle of city living. 


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NEW LISTING 

Mt Somers 6B MountGuy Street 

Ahome away fromhome 

Introducing this iconic off-grid Kiwi Bach by Lake Clearwater, ahaven with two bedrooms -one double, the other with bunk 

beds. It boasts abathroom/laundry area withgas hotwater andruns on solar panels, offeringmoderncomforts. This Bach is 

move-in ready, furnished with an open-plankitchen, living area,gas stove, and coal range for heating and cooking. The 

outdoor toilet complieswith septic systemregulations. Enjoy evenings by the outdoor fire/BBQ area, play cricket in the 

reserve, or take aleisurely stroll to swim or waterski.Situated approximately 38km fromMt. Somers,this Bach sits between 

Lake Camp and Lake Clearwater, borderingthe Hakatere Conservation Park. 

202 sqm 2 1 1 

Deadline Sale (unlesssold prior) 12pm, Fri 22 Dec 2023 

View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment 

Fee Ensor 021 705 014 

fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz 

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NEW LISTING 

Methven 31 Westward Way 

4,822 sqm 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 22 Dec2023 

View byappointment 

Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008 

Kakariki dreams 

Welcome toKakariki Views,Methven'spremier andsecluded subdivision, where you will discoverahavenofupscale 

and executive-style properties. Thistitled 4,822sqm (more or less)parcel of land offers views, privacy andspace. 

You'llrelish in acountryside ambiance while relishing the addedconvenience of being within walking distance to the 

township andlocal schools. With essential amenities like power, water,and fibre readilyavailable at theproperty 

boundary,thislot is primedfor the realization of your amazingly designed home! Nestledat31Westward Way, you're 

just a leisurely stroll away from the MethvenGolf Course. Furthermore, you'll appreciate thefactthatthis section 

doesn't directly adjointhe golf course, ensuring your privacy remains intact whilegranting youunrivalled viewsofthe 

imposingMtHutt andsurrounding mountains. 

Boundary lines are indicative only 


FINAL NOTICE 

Methven 19 Methven Chertsey Road 

683 sqm 3 2 2 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 7Dec 2023 


Rosa Dekker 0274655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz 


Hidden treasure 

Welcome to19MethvenChertsey Road, Methven. Nestled amongst established trees and shrubsthisweatherboard 

bungalowpresents an excitingprojectfor someone to take on and make their own, especially those who are looking 

foravalue-addopportunity. Stepinside anddiscoverall this property hastooffer. Featuringtwolounges, there is 

plenty of room for friends and family or simply unwind after aday on the mountain. With threegenerously appointed 

bedrooms andtwo bathrooms, this home offers ample space.The establishedshrubsand trees provide asecluded 

sanctuary for you to sit and enjoythe peace and quiet on the deck area butalso allow awidescope of what is possible 

with the 683sqm section (subject tosurvey). Foryour vehicles,acarport provides secureand sheltered parking. 

Convenienceisatyourdoorstepwith the towncentre just astone'sthrow away. 


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Methven 10 Elmwood Farm Lane 

3 2 2 2 

Price by Negotiation 



Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz 


Contemporary residence 

Contemporary finesse and design elegance will be showcasedatthisexecutive residence by Three Sixty Architecture 

which is superbly situated in heartland Methven. Once construction commences, completion will follow around eight 

months later, meaning your architectural abode is less thanayear away. Afamily-sized 228sqm(approx.) floor plan 

will provide an intelligent foundation formodern lifestylesand can be aesthetically customised by the eventual 

owner, who may want to alterthe colour scheme, kitchen finishes or appliances. At itsveryheartwill sit an open-plan 

kitchen, dining area and lounge that’llbeassisted by aformal lounge, making everydayfamilyliving exceptionally 

effortless. Your alfresco options are equally as appealing and willcomprise an outdoor area for casual relaxation. 

Artist's impression 


Methven 11 Elmwood Farm Lane 

3 1 






Elmwood house and land packages 

Located in Methven, these house and land packages offer the opportunity to own your own slice of paradise. 

Eight sections andpackages areavailable to choose from, ranging from700sqm (moreorless) to 930sqm (more or 

less). 

Once constructioncommences,completion will follow around twelve months later, meaning your architectural 

abode is less than ayearaway. 

Promising lifestyle ease, you’ll be astroll fromthe local schools and cafes to offer completeconvenience. Contact us 

for more information on these house andland packages. 


FINAL NOTICE 

Ashburton 262 Dromore Methven Road 

28.461 ha 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 7Dec 2023 



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


Irrigated, equine and grazingopportunity 


262 Dromore Methven Roadoffers peaceful rural living with the option of multiple income streams from the 28.462ha 

(more or less). The four-bedroom, two-bathroom homeisnestled amongst establishedgardensand manicured 

hedges, providing privacy and shelter. Renovated in 2014, the kitchen and living area have been tastefully updated to 

include the abundant natural light and focus on the exceptionalviews of the Southern Alps. The large Metrolog 

burner, built-in gas heater, and heat transfer kitprovide ample heating forthe winter months.Anarray of 

infrastructure is available at Dromore Methven Road. Athree-bay pole shed, closedinworkshop, tack room,and 

stables complement the horse arenaand cattle yards. The options are endless, be it working horses or fattening 

cattle. 


Ashburton 721 WinchmoreDromoreRoad 

19.8011 ha 3 2 2 1 2 



Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz 



Lifestyleliving close to town 

Situated minutes fromAshburton, this 19.8 hectare (more or less) propertyiscurrently run as asmall deer farm and is 

fully deer fenced with sheep yards, an accredited deer shed andmultiple storage and implement sheds. Theproperty 

is part of the Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Scheme and has12paddocks and an excellent lanewaysystem to the 

yards. The home boasts three bedrooms and an office (orfourth bedroom),and the master includes an ensuite and 

walk-inrobe. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is light and bright,with alovelyrural outlook. Contact us 

now for more information aboutthis exciting opportunity to secure an enviablelifestyle in asought-after location. 



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NEW LISTING 

Virtual staging 

Netherby 69 Bridge Street 

Renovated gem 

Stepinto this charming 1955 bungalow, meticulously transformedinto amodernhaven on an easily manageable 685sqm 

(more or less) lot, an ideal choice for families, first-timebuyers,orinvestors seeking aversatile property. The renovation 

leaves no detail unattended: fresh paint inside and out, new carpeting, updated wiring, plumbing, and astylish, functional 

kitchen that exemplifiesmodern living.Inside, you'll find aspacious 120sqm (moreorless) layoutwith three double 

bedrooms, ensuring ampleroomfor everyone. The convenience of afamily bathroom andseparate toiletadds to the home's 

practicality. The heart of thisabode is the updated kitchen anddiningarea, where meal prep and dining become an absolute 

pleasure. Bright and inviting,the living space seamlesslyflows into arumpus or sunroom, providing access to adeck, a 

perfect spotfor evening BBQsand backyard activities. 

3 1 1 4 

Deadline Sale (unlesssold prior) 12pm, Fri 22 Dec 2023 

View Sat 10.30-11amorbyappointment 

Fee Ensor 021 705 014 

fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 


OPEN HOME 

Allenton 10 Catherwood Avenue 

1,002 sqm 4 1 2 2 


View Sat 10.15-10.45am orbyappointment 



Classically Catherwood 

This is a wonderful opportunity toown afamily homeinthe heart of Ashburton. Located on aquietstreet in Allenton, 

this four-bedroom,two-bathroom property has been well-maintained and cared foroverthe years. Theopen-plan 

kitchen, dining andlivingarea makes entertaining friendsand family abreeze. Direct access fromthe livingareatothe 

outdoor patio creates indoor-outdoor flow and allows forconvenient hosting in the warmer months. The heat pump 

ensures you’recomfortable all year round, as doesthe addedbonus of double glazing throughout.For added 

convenience, you'llfindone of the four bedrooms and abathroomdownstairs, offeringversatility forguests or family 

members whoprefer one-level living. Plus,aninternalaccess double garage and aseparatelaundryroommake daily 

chores easy. 


OPEN HOME 

Allenton 99 Creek Road 

1,012 sqm 3 1 1 1 

For Sale offers invited over $575,000 

View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 


Rachel Mulcay 0275443 618rachel.mulcay@bayleys.co.nz 


Family living in agreat location 

This aunique opportunity to ownathree-bedroom, one-bathroomcharacterhome in afantastic location.Situated 

just minutes from the Creek Road shops, Ashburton Centraland Ashburton College this property is ideal for family 

living. The open-plan kitchen andliving areamakeentertaining friendsand family abreeze. Thetwo heat pumps and 

log fire ensure you’recomfortable allyear round, with the addedbonus of aDVS and heattransfer system.Thishome 

offers a nook that can be tailoredtoyour needs,whether it's aplayarea forthe kids, aproductiveworkspace or a 

secondlivingarea, this space is versatile.The masterislarge and offersplenty of storage,whilethe remaining 

bedrooms are sizeable and captureall-day sun. 


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Ashburton 38 William Street 

650 sqm 3 1 2 1 





Motivated vendor wants sold 

Nestled in the heart of central Ashburton, thisthree-bedroom character homeisatrue gem. With its wooden framing 

and lead-light windows it exudes timeless charm. The updated kitchen and open living areaare the perfect blend of 

old-world charm andmodern convenience, thisspace is idealfor both relaxing and entertaining. Themaster bedroom 

is ahaven of comfort, complete with abuilt-inwardrobetosatisfy your storage needs. Staying warm is abreeze with 

two heat pumps, alog fire, and the added bonus of aheattransfer system. You'll be comfortable year-round. This 

home offers two bathrooms, ensuring convenience for the whole family.The separate laundry simplifies daily chores, 

and the single garage, garden shed and woodshed provide extra storage options. The low-maintenance garden and 

fruit trees are the perfect outdoor space for garden enthusiasts. 


OPEN HOME 

Tinwald 54 Nursery Drive 

967 sqm 4 2 2 3 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri15Dec 2023 


View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 




Secluded and spacious 

Nestled in the heart of Tinwald,this remarkablefour-bedroom, two-bathroom homepresents the opportunity to own 

alarge home with triple car garaging. Boasting aspacious 967sqm(more or less) fully fenced section, this residence 

provides ample room for relaxation and entertainment. Embrace the warmth provided by thelog fire and heat pump, 

ensuring comfort during chilly evenings. Adding to the allure is the bonus of aDVS system. With two distinct living 

areas, including one that canbeclosed off forprivacy, thishomecaters to diverse familyneeds. The gardens have 

been well maintained and caredfor over the years, creating an inviting outdoor area. Direct access outside from both 

the living and dining areas creates the perfect space for entertaining or enjoying quietmoments outdoors. 


OPEN HOME 

Tinwald 3Roxburgh Place 

853 sqm 4 1 2 2 


View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment 

Emma Phillips 027 483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz 


Roxburgh Retreat 

Nestled in apeaceful neighbourhood, this modern gem is ameretwo years oldand offers ablend of style, comfort, 

and functionality. As you stepinside, you’ll appreciatethe neutralcolour palette,providing aversatile canvas to add 

your personal touch. With four bedrooms, including the master bedroom complete with awalk-in wardrobe and 

ensuite, the home is designed to cater for all your needs. Theheart of the homeisthe kitchen, which has agenerous 

walk-in pantryand kitchen island. The expansive dining andliving area makeitthe perfect space for entertaining 

family and friends. The heat pump ensures you’re kept cozy in the chilly months and cool duringscorchingsummers. 

Adouble garage providesample space for vehicles andadditionalstorage. Allset on agenerous 852sqm (more or 

less) section, ablank canvasawaits yourlandscaping vision. 


Tinwald 119 Tarbottons Road 

753 sqm 4 2 2 2 

Asking Price $850,000 



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


Modern living in agreat location 

Nestled in the peaceful neighbourhood of Tinwald, thiscontemporary gem is the epitomeofcomfortable and stylish 

living. With its prime locationinaquiet area, thisproperty is perfect forfamilies, professionals, or those wanting to 

downsize fromthe country. At the heart of the homeisthe open-plankitchen, living and dining area. This space is 

perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying family meals. Forthose quieter moments, there's aseparate living area 

where you can unwindand relax.Tokeep youcomfortable throughout the year, aducted heatpump warms the living 

and dining area. There is also an additional heatpumpinthe hallwaytokeep the bedroomswarm and comfortable 

and aSmartVent ventilation system throughout the home. The modern kitchen boastssleek fixtures and features a 

convenient scullery, making meal preparation easy. 


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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

HAMPSTEAD 85A OxfordStreet 

The Perfect Package! 

This attractive modern home is situated on aprivate rear 

section. Stylish and spacious, theopenplan entertainer's 

kitchen, dining and living areasenjoy all daysun,and 

open out to the privatepatio. Threegoodsizedbedrooms, 

master with ensuite andpatio access. Heatpump, double 

glazing, separate laundry,doublegarage, garden shed, 

and spaciousyardcompletethisperfectpackage. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $579,000 

VIEW 

12.00-12.30pm, Saturday9December 

Sue Prendergast 

M 027 322 8422 

TINWALD 176 Harland Street 

Family Favourite 

Step into the warmth andcomfort of this inviting three 

bedroom home. Spaciousliving areabathed in natural 

lightand featuringtwo heatingoptions. One of the 

standout featuresisthe rearfamilysized section,and for 

those with hobbiesorneedaworkshopthe largedouble 

garage is atrueasset. Plenty of off street parking for the 

boat, caravan or trailer. 


VIEW 

10.00-10.30am, Saturday9December 


M 027 322 8422 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH38578 


OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

NETHERBY 24 Albert Street 

Bring Your Vision To Life! 

Charming solid red brick home withtwobedrooms and 

two living areas, it offersspace for both relaxation and 

entertainment. But that's not all -you have the flexibility to 

convert one of thoseliving areasintoathirdbedroom. 

Locatedonacorner section, thisproperty comeswith a 

doublegarage and convenient off-street parking.Ideal first 

home or investment property. 


VIEW 

11.00-11.30am, Saturday 9December 


M 027 322 8422 

RAKAIA 133 ElizabethAvenue 

ANewly Built Retreat onElizabeth Avenue 

Welcomehome! This newlyconstructed,stylish home 

offers seamlessopenplanliving, aspacious kitchen,and 

an expansive lounge with alog burner. Thishomefeatures 

two bedrooms, twobathrooms, andamaster suite with an 

ensuite andwalk-inwardrobe. Enjoy sun soakeddecks,a 

fencedproperty with three baygaraging, andaman cave 

or workshop. Close to schools andamenities. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

(Unless SoldPrior) 

Closes2.00pm, Wednesday 13 


VIEW 

1.30-2.00pm,Sunday 10 December 

Cayla-Lee Collins | M 027 341 0949 

Sam Gregory | M 021 0283 8791 



METHVEN 2Westward Way 

Powerful Views, Premium Location! 

Nestled on the outskirts of Methven,thistwo-storey home 

boasts uninterrupted viewsofMtHuttand the Methven 

Golf Course.The open planlayout, abundantnaturallight 

and versatile designcreateawarm andwelcoming 

atmosphere. Well appointed bedrooms, spacious section 

withthe potential for further development, this property 

offerscomfort and endless opportunities. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $1.095M 

VIEW 

By Appointment Only 

Dan van der Salm | M 021 918 233 

Sam Gregory | M 021 0283 8791 

METHVEN Westward Way 

Exclusive Methven Golf Course Sections 

'Kakariki View' is an exclusive subdivision of lifestyle 

sections,located in Methven featuring 4000m2 freehold 

sections with uninterrupted viewsofSouthern Alps and 

titlesavailable now. Grabyour clubsand walk offyour 

deckonto the Methven Golf course, or bike anyofthe 

local trails. Buildyour dreamholidayhome, your forever 

home or simplyland bank. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $420,000 GST 

Inclusive 

Dan van der Salm | M 021 918 233 

Sam Gregory | M 021 0283 8791 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH38077 


HAMPSTEAD 101 Chalmers Avenue 

Two-Bedroom Unit in Prime Location! 

This unithas been thoughtfully designed with your 

comfort in mind. Thesunny open floor plan seamlessly 

connects the living,dining, and kitchen areas. Two 

spacious bedrooms,indoor/outdoor flow to covered patio 

and private back yard. Single garage, internalaccess, 

situated in aprime locationclose to town. 


VIEW 



M 027 322 8422 

HINDS 40 RogersStreet 

Country Town Living 

Are you searchingfor the perfect blend of country charm 

andmodern convenience? Look no further, as we have a 

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ELGIN 152 Smithfield Road 

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NEWS 



Roadworks prove tough for businesses 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 


Businesses are doingittough in Tinwald 

amid asea of road cones. 

The Tinwald improvement project 

along State Highway 1has led to 

business droppingbyupto40% in recent 

weeks, according to shop owners. 

Owners want the public to know 

they're still open for business, despite 

the sea of orange cones and project 

delays. 

Tinwald Supervalue owner Gaylene 

Thompson said it felt like the middle of 

winter, with business down around 20% 

from what it normally is at this time of 

year. 

“We are seeing our regulars for sure, 

but the ones that would havestopped in 

because it’s convenient, it’s currently 

not convenient. 

“It’s having asignificantimpact and 

it’s not just us, it’s all the majority of the 

businesses in the stretch.” 

The project is centred on the 

installation of traffic signals at the 

intersection of State Highway 1, Agnes 

St, and Lagmhor Rd, with an upgraded 

rail level crossingonLagmhor Rd. 

At the moment, the northbound traffic 

can’t turn into the car parks or park on 

the roadside. For southbound traffic, 

the entries are in the blurofroad cones 

and can be sporadicallyclosed. 

There are also associated roadworks 

on the neighbouringside roads. 

With no convenient access, Lizzy’s 

Dairy owner Michelle Lin said business 

dropped by 40% when the road changes 

started three weeks ago, and was down 

OPEN: Tinwald Supervalue ownerGaylene Thompson says the roadworks along 

State Highway 1are having asignificant impact on businesses. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

30% last week. 

Lin has spoken to several 

neighbouring owners, who also reported 

business being down by at least 20%. 

“People do not want to stop and if they 

do, they have to wait along time to get 

back on the roadbecause of the traffic. 

“It’s veryhard.” 

Produce Pals owner Dean Gibson said 

it’s frustrating as the works are taking 

longer than they had been told. 

“We have been trying some pretty 

good specials to keep people coming but 

have certainly noticed the decrease. 

“It will be good once it’s done but they 

should have been more realistic with us 

from the start when they told us it would 

be two weeks and now we are well over 

that.” 

Thompson, Lin, and Dean all agreed 

the roadworkswould be an 

improvement once completed, but the 

shortterm impact has been worse than 

anticipated. 

Anend is in sight, as Waka Kotahi said 

“work on the project is progressing 

well”. 

“Due to the SH1 resurfacing being 

more complex than first thought, the 

work programme has been extended,” a 

spokesperson said. 

“It will be completed before work 

finishes up for the year on December 21. 

The new traffic signals are expected to 

be switched on early in 2024.” 

All road closures will be lifted from 

December 21 and any exposed areas will 

be tidied up. 

Work on the project will resume on 

January 9. 

“We will come back and complete the 

final work on the SH1/Lagmhor Road/ 

Agnes St intersection before switching 

our attention to the viaduct and the 

Grahams Street/SH1 intersection.” 

The KiwiRail line block in October 

meant all the planned work in the rail 

corridor had been completed. 

The project is on track to be 

completed in mid2024. 



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CLUB NEWS 

Ashburton Astronomy Group 

The final meetingfor the year was 

held on November 28th. 

Robin Burton gave apresentation 

covering the historical aspects of 

determining longitudewith its 

associated problems and 

personalities involved, particularly 

clockmaker, John Harrison and 

Astronomer Royal, Nevil Maskelyne. 

Fifteen people attended the 

meeting and supper followed Robin's 

presentation. 

Ashburton Creative Fibre 

There were about 24 members of 

Ashburton Creative Fibre present at 

the Plains Museumonthe 20th 

November with some apologies 

recorded. Our Past President Lynette 

Crone welcomed everyone on behalf 

of Shona Schofield. 

Members who are going into care, 

have lost loved ones, or have been 

unwell were made mentionofalong 

withour kindest thoughts. 

Since the recent Annual Meeting, 

the new and incumbent office holders 

have got on with their respective jobs. 

Bev Bennett, our long time reporter 

has retired from this role. Our 

warmest thanks go to Bev for ajob 

very well done. Our new secretary Mr 

Ian Willis has been installed as 

Secretary. 

Notices were given: an invitation from 

Jenny Partington of the Ashburton Art 

Gallery to attend aformal opening of the 

Suffrage Embroidery Exhibition at the 

Gallery on Sunday 10th December at 2 

pm. Also areminder for the forthcoming 

South Canterbury Area meeting, and a 

Sue Sanders day in Winchester. Agood 

group is expected to join for the 

Christmas Lunch on Monday 4th 

December, afun social time to wind 

down from avery busy year. 

Housekeeping reports included the 

Librarian who announced the arrival of 

the latest “Spin Off” magazine and 

some books on tasselling; these are 

available to add to our extensive and 

useful collection. The equipment, such 

as carders, spinning wheels, and 

looms, etc. available for hire, are at 

present being checked and catalogued. 

The “Show and Tell” table had a 

number of craft items on display, some, 

successful A&P Show entries. And 

following the show’s theme, anumber 

of crafted bugs and insects were 

included. Our Craft Camp at Staveley 

will be held from 14th to 18th February. 

Watch this space. Anyone wanting to 

help with the cost of the camp 

renovations by donation, abox is 

available on the Sales table which is 

usually choc-a-block-full of baking, 

plants, wool, cotton, patterns, etc. This 

has been well supported this year. The 

fee for “Craft Clusters” is to be raised to 

$4 per session from the first Cluster in 

2024. Held at the Plains Railway 

Museum, from 10 am on the first 

Monday in each month except January. 

ALL crafters are welcome to join us. To 

all, avery happy Christmas, and abusy 

and healthful New Year. 

Allenton Bowling Club 

Well, it’s been abusy few weeks 

around the club our new sunshelters 

are fully operational super job &hard 

work from Graeme Bishop, Bob 

Holdom, Graeme Dowie &anyone else 

who helped with these alot of hard work 

right there. We had the Country Men’s 

Rep Fours at the club last Sunday it was 

avery hot day the Junior Mid- 

Canterbury men’s side won their 

section the seniors weren’t so lucky not 

having agood day at the office. 

The Mid-Canterbury ladies won both 

sections they were playing up in 

Darfield abig thank you to all the 

volunteers who helped run both events 

it takes alot to get these events 

completed. Our amazing 3senior ladies 

won the Centre triples last week how 

good Sandra, Rosemary &Annette 

then to top off that win Annette received 

agold star for 5Centre titles well done 

Annette. We have 2ofour Junior triple’s 

teams still unbeaten after 5rounds of 

competition with 1round to go they are 

tracking well for aposition in post 

section, the men’s 3X4 &ladies 2X4 

competition are still in the fight with 1 

week to go needing to rely on other 

results to move forward. We have the 

Willie 500 Knockout singles starting this 

Thursday night this is an exciting event 

with 32 Club members fighting it out. 

Good Bowling everyone see you 

around the club this week. 

Continued page 69.


CLUB NEWS 

Ashburton Grey Power 

November 2023 meeting 

report. 

The members of Grey 

Power’s last public meeting 

for 2023 was held at the Senior 

Centre on Monday 20th 

November. 

Our President Cath Carr 

opened the meeting 

welcoming approximately 65 

members. 

Apologies were received 

from Wendy and Wayne Nolan, 

Jim Leask Trevor and Ann 

Gamblin and Bill Allnut. 

Aminute silence was 

observed for members passed 

through the year including 

Bill Ross and Lois Burridge 

recently. 

Erroll Graham opened the 

entertainment with seven 

popular songs. 

The game of passing the 

parcel was carried out during 

his final song. 

Margaret Twamley then led 

the members in singing 

Christmas Carols i.e. Jingle 

Bells and Come all ye 

Faithfull. 

As Here comes Santa was 

being sung, Santa arrived on 

his trusty stead pulling acart 

laden with gifts. 

Santa then entertained the 

members by singing “I’m 

dreaming of awhite 

Christmas”. 

Some members then found 

themselves on lucky chairs. 

Cath introduced the 

Committee to the members 

who then with help of Santa 

sang We wish you aMerry 

Christmas. 

Presentations were made to 

very special Grey Power 

members Bernard Margaret 

Twamley and Margaret 

Ritchie. 

Our meetings are held every 

third Monday of the Month at 

2p.m. at the Senior Centre, 206 

Cameron Street, Ashburton. 

The first meeting for 2024 

will be on Monday 5th 

February. 

Plains Ladies Friendship 

Club 

We held our Christmas 

Meeting at Hotel Ashburton on 

Monday November 27, 9.45am. 

Jenette welcomed every one. 

We had aminute’s of silence 

for passing of Betty Roberts 

Mini speaker was Almond 

Royds Almond came to New 

Zealand when she was one, 

has three grandkids in 

England, and has spent five 

Christmases in England. 

Activities in December 

everyone wears Christmas 

jerseys with Father Christmas 

or reindeers over the clothing. 

At the start of December the 

Christmas pudding is made, 

lights go up, children make 

lanterns. 

The wonderful display of 

lights at Windsor and gardens, 

it is very cold. 

At Christmas breakfast, 

children get to open their 

presents. 

Christmas lunch is not until 

3pm to 4pm, with big roast and 

veges, chestnuts and 

Christmas puddings. 

Almond was thanked by 

Jenette. 

Main speakers was 

Ashburton Inner Wheel 

Ukulele Group formed three 

years ago they played 

Rhythm of the Rain, You are 

My Sunshine, Let Me There, 

Oh Suzanne, Wollerman, 

Amazing Grace, Jingle Bell 

Rock. 

Wairata: Te Aroha Love, Te 

Whakapona Hope, Te 

Rangimare Peace, Te Toe Ta 

Toe For all of us. 

Jenette wished everyone a 

very merry Christmas and 

happy holidays 

Members went for lunch at 

hotel. Next meetingJanuary 

22. If you wish to join a 

women's social club please 

ring Jenette Storrier 3087204 

or Alison Doig 3087109. 

Ashburton Pakeke Lions 

Club 

November: President Lion 

Malcolm McCormick 

welcomed Members, Partners, 

Social Ladies, Guests, 

members from Hinds & 

Ashburton Lions Clubs and 

Guest Speaker Rob Withers to 

the November Meetingheld at 

the R.S.A. 

He thanked members for 

helping with the various 

projects, events, collecting 

and raffle selling that had 

happened recently. 

Apologies were read by Lion 

Trevor Andrews. 

Lion Joe Buchard reported 

on this years Charity Market 

and thanked members for 

their help and also thanked 

helpers from outside the Club. 

While the takings were down 

on recent years he felt the 

Market had produced a 

reasonable return. 

Joe was thanked by 

President Malcolm for the 

great effort that he had put 

into organising the Charity 

Market. 

Lion Robert Spencer 

updated those present on the 

selling of tickets for the 

Christmas Raffle. Lion Dave 

Bennett outlined the 

procedure for the days 

activities for the College 

Children to be held the Plains 

Railway Museum. Grace was 

read by Stephanie Butchard. 

Lion Jim Martin introduced 

Rob Withers the speaker for 

the evening who managed the 

major upgrade of the Staveley 

Ice Skating Rink. Rob 

explained that the ice rink was 

first created in the 1930’s and 

has had manyrepairs and 

additions added to it over the 

years. 

Funding for the upgrade was 

secured from various sources 

and the rink opened debt free 

last winter after many 

volunteer hours and much 

problem solving . 

The rink is open for school 

holidaysalong with Curling 

which has proved to be avery 

popular sport. 

Anew bridge, tractor and 

improvements to the sheds are 

now apriority. 

This First Class Facility is 

an amazing achievement and a 

wonderful asset which will 

provide ice skating for 

families for manyyears to 

come. 

Rob was thanked by Lion 

Dave and presented with a 

Certificate of Appreciation. 

Lion Graeme Edge, of 

Ashburton Lions then spoke to 

members about his role as 

trustee of the Lloyd Morgan 

Trust Charitable Trust and 

explained how the Trust 

operates. 

Graeme has been nominated 

by the Ashburton Lions Club as 

Trustee for the 2024/25 year 

and this was seconded by 

Pakeke Lions Club. 

Graeme was wished well for 

his forthcoming position. 

Members then answered a 

General Knowledge Quiz and 

raffles were drawn. 

Tailtwister Robert then 

entertained with manyfines 

and humorous stories. 

President Malcolm closed 

the meetingwith the singing of 

the National Anthem. 

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ruralsetting. 

For further information please contact the school 

office office@wakanui.school.nz oron3023899. 

MEETINGS 

MEETINGS 

2635068 

AshburtonPerformingArts TheatreTrust 

Annual GeneralMeeting 

willbeheld on 

Wednesday13thDecember2023, at 7pm 

In the BradfordRoom of the 

Ashburton Event Centre 

Wills Street,Ashburton 

All welcome 

Refreshments will be served followingthe meeting 

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HEALTH &BEAUTY 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTERHOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

For allother medicalassistance outsideofnormal 

hours pleasephone your generalpracticeteam, 

24/7 to speak with ahealthprofessionalwho 

will give youfreehealthadviceonwhattodo or 

wheretogoifyou need urgent care. 

If youdon’t have aregulargeneral practice, 

call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephonehealthadvice. 

Allnon-residents andvisa holderspleasebring your 

passporttoyoursurgery appointment. 

NewZealanderstobring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex, 

EastStreet will be openon... 

Saturday from9am until1pm 

Sunday from 10am until1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldinePharmacywillbeopen: 

MondaytoFriday, 9amuntil 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice 

Phone thehealthline on 0800 611 116 

Brought toyou by 

CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 3086733 

Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz 

WANTED TO BUY 

ASHBURTON Scrap Metal 

Recyclers, buy heavy metal 

etc. Free light-grade metal 

in-yard dumping 9.30am- 

4pm weekdays. Closed 

Saturday. 117 Alford Forest 

Rd, (behind PlaceMakers). 

Phone 03 308 8033 or 027 

249 6625. 

CARAVAN wanted with 

Shower and Toilet. 

Needing repairs ok, or any 

condition. Ph 027 622 

0011. 

GARAGE SALES 

SATURDAY 9th December, 

Taits Road, Ashburton. 

Signs out 9am -1pm. General 

household Items. 

SATURDAY, 9th December. 

HUGE Garage Sale. 

Electronics, Furniture, 

Aquariums and accessories, 

Fitness equipment, 

Fishing Rods and accessories, 

Household goods, 

Toys, Tools, Firewood, Potplants. 

Too much to list! 

Signs out 8am, Albert St, 


FIREWOOD 

2570375 

FIREWOOD 

BEATTHE NEW 

YEAR PRICE RISE! 

OFFCUTS 

$140 per cord 

GREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$120 per cord 

SCREENED 

SLABWOOD 

$150 per cord 

3CORDGREEN 

SLABWOOD 

$350 per load 

C.O.D. in town 

AdamsSawmill 

MalcolmMcDowell Rd 

Ph. 308-3595 

2620901 

GIFTVOUCHERS 

IN-STORE 

$50 

Blacklows TradeZonee Ashburto 

This voucher 

entitles the 

bearer to . . . . . . . . 

$10 

Blacklows TradeZone Ashburton 

This voucher 

entitles the 

bearer to . . . . . . . . 

GRIZZLEY PRO 

$20 

Blacklows TradeZone Ashburton 

This voucher 

entitles the 

bearer to . . . . . . . . 

2 

XCEL ARC CHAOS 

CHAOS 

AUTOMATIC 

WELDING HELMET 

Unique Kiwianagraphics. 

$179.13 +GST 

350lm RECHARGEABLE 

HEAD LIGHT 

Enjoy hands-free lighting! 

Cap not included. 

KING TONY 

HLW350 

CASED TOOL SETS 

Call in and see ourgreat 

range of handy tool sets. 

PRICED FROM 

$278.57+GST 

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SHOP WITH THE 

PEOPLE WHO KNOW ABOUT 

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3+GST 

STARRETT 

LARGE TOOLOL BAG 

Reinforced 

transportbar. 

$48+GSTT 

TradeZ one 


ONLYWHILESTOCKS LAST 

South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 

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

$ 

K-BGL2016 

OKO 

TYRE PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT 

Repairs standardtyres to get 

youhome! 

$8788+ $87.88 GST 

Celebrate Christmas Around the World 

MARTIN SETCHELL 

International Concert Organist 

With the Mid Canterbury Choir 

Acting Music Director: Sylvia Watson 

Accompanist: Carolie Andrew 

Sunday 10 December 2023, 2pm 

St Stephens Anglican Church, Park St, Ashburton 

Entry 

$15 

by programme at the door 

Please bring a Christmas Treat gift of non-perishable 

food for the Salvation Army foodbank 

Afternoon tea to follow concert 

DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED 

CHRISTMASDEADLINES 

Please note: Deadlines forour final 

publication for2023 will be different 

to usual. 

December 21 publication 

Run of paper 10:00am 

Tuesday, December 12 

Classifieds 4.30pm 

Wednesday,December 13 

Family notices 10:00am 

Thursday,December 14 

Phone03308 7664 2634459 

2635200 

PROSTATE 

CANCER 

SUPPORT GROUP 

Thurs 7th&Fri8th 

10.15 Napoleon 

10.30 Next Goal Wins 

12.30 

1.15 

4.00 

4.00 

5.40 Trolls Band Together 

6.00 Freelance 

7.30 

8.15 

Sat9th &Sun 10th 

10.00 

10.00 

11.50 

11.50 

1.50 

3.00 

3.40 

5.15 

5.30 

8.15 

8.20 

Mon11th 

10.00 

10.15 

11.50 

1.15 

3.00 

3.15 

5.15 

5.15 

7.20 

8.15 

Hunger Games Songbirds &Snakes 

Trolls Band Together 

Headspace 

Next Goal Wins 




Headspace 

TheMarvels 





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SilentNight 

Headspace 

Napoleon 

Hunger Games Songbirds&Snakes 

TrollsBand Together 


Freelance 

Five Nights at Freddys 

Napoleon 

Hunger Games Songbirds&Snakes 


Tues 12th&Wed13th 

10.00 

10.00 

11.45 

11.50 

1.45 

3.00 

3.30 

5.15 

5.30 

7.30 

8.15 


Headspace 

Five Nights at Freddys 





Napoleon 

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GOLF Coaching. Free 

assessment with each 

coaching plan. 

Half or hourly session options 

available, Tuesday-Friday 

9am-4pm. 

Phone Matt 027 212 3931 for 

time availabilities. 

HOSPICE Mid-Canterbury. 

Dealing with alife limiting 

illness? Contact us to see 

how we can support you. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 

8387. 

An established support group in Ashburtonfor 

men and their families who areliving with a 

diagnosis and treatment forprostate cancer. 

MEETINGDATE 

Tuesday 12 th December 2023 

TIME 3.00pm 

VENUE Cancer Societyrooms, 

CnrKermodeand Mona Sq.Ashburton. 

CONTACT: Doug Collie 0275 100 556 

Email: ashburton@prostate.org.nz 

ALL WELCOME. 

Formoreinformationcall 0800 477 678 

Organisedbythe Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ 

www.prostate.org.nz 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 

2634806

Making Mid Canterbury at home 

Gifts forthe homebody 

Mechanical Clock 

$425 

20% off Dining 

Gather together this Christmas 

ParisClock 

$375 

Ornaments 

$550 

London Clock 

$375 

RhoDiningTable 

WAS$2,499 

NOW$1,999 

Lamp 

$199 

Cushion 

$169 

SlidingDoor Buffet 

$3,299 

Montreal Chair 

$1,895 

15%offStressless ® 

Make your home stylishand 

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Seethe full rangein-storetoday. 

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Ashburton Courier: December 07, 2023

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