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Story winners
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Brothers in
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GOLD: Barry Maister with his 1976 Olympic medal. Inset ­the 2024 New Zealand men’s hockey team
shirt includes the names of the 1976 gold medal winning team.
Among Mid Cantabrians
watching from today as the 2024
Olympics begin in Paris, will be
Barry Maister of Methven.
The 76­year­old is himself an
Olympic gold medallist, having
been amember of the New
Zealand Men’s Hockey Team
which won in Montreal in 1976.
Barry is looking forward to
seeing the televised coverage as
New Zealand’s athletes carry
the hopes and dreams of the
nation.
‘‘The Olympic Games have got
that aura, that mystique, that
magnificence, that aspiration
that truly global thing and kids
aspire to that,’’ Barry said. ‘‘Talk
to akid who is very good at sport
and they will often say ‘My
ambition is to go to the Olympic
Games’.’’
And when today’s New
Zealand Men’s Hockey Team
play, Barry will not only be
there in spirit, cheering them
on, but he will be there in name
as well. The New Zealand
team’s playing kit features a
homage to the famous 1976 side,
with all the athletes’ names
inside the shirt.
‘‘The team today thought they
wanted to have our names on
their backs when they are
competing in Paris, which is a
lovely thought,’’ Barry said. ‘‘It
was unexpected.’’
When the team was named
and presented with their kit in
Auckland last month, there was
also areunion of all 14 surviving
players from the 1976 team. Two
players, including Paul
Ackerley of Ashburton, have
since died.
The 2024 Olympics begin
today with preliminary games,
while the opening ceremony
will be 5.20am on Saturday.
More than 200 countries will
attend and compete in 329
events across 32 sports, through
to August 11.
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Neighbours of Christine and Trevor
Sanderson, who are battling the
district council over abarking dog, are
divided on whether they support the
couple or not.
It comes as the district council
undertakes extra surveillance to
decide whether to issue the owner of
the dog with an abatement notice,
which would require he take action to
stop the barking.
The district council staff and
contractors have already visited more
than 75 times in response to the
Sandersons asking them since last
year to issue the abatement notice.
One man who lives afew doors down
and across the road said he could hear
the dog barking loudly for up to half an
hour each time, including at night.
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time. You can still hear the dog from
our house, and we hate to think what it
was like if you are right next door,’’
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‘‘No abatement notice has been
issued, that would happen if we
obtained evidence that the dog was
barking excessively. We continue to
monitor the area,’’ Donaldson said.
The Sanderson’s battle earlier this
year saw Christine trespassed for
breaching the peace, as she played a
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Mussels die off with low levels
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Record low levels at Lake Heron have
lead to the dying off of freshwater
mussels around its shores, says a
freshwater ecologist.
Peter Langlands visited the lake at
the weekend. He took photos of pied
oystercatchersfeeding on the mussels.
Lake Heron is one of the lakes at
Ōtūwharekai/Ashburton Lakes.
Langlands said the lakes there
currently had low levels, which was
most likely due to alack of rainfall. The
level at Lake Heron was about halfa­metre
lower than normal, and the
lowest he had seen since he started
visiting the area in the 1980s.
Langlands said he had seen asimilar
event, of freshwater mussels dying off
due to low levels, on aNorth
Canterburyhigh country lake in the
early 2000s.
Alongside the low level, Langlands
was concerned about the water quality
of Lake Heron. This had recently been
graded as poor, by Land AirWater
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‘‘It’s such aspecial place up there, it’s
heartbreaking to see how that lake has
gone in the last few years,’’ he said.
Langlands said he had also seen
evidence of cattle grazing around the
lake’s edge on his visit at the weekend.
He had reported this to Environment
RECORD LOW: Freshwater mussels
around the shores of Lake Heron have
died off as water levels recede. Inset:
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mussels.
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Science forum under way
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Budding scientist Tamsin Cartney of
Ashburton College has arrived in
England this week, ready to learn
and be inspired at the London
International Youth Science
Forum.
‘‘It’s going to be areally cool
opportunity,’’ the 18­year­old head
student said as she was getting
ready to fly out on Monday.
She qualified to attend after
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forum earlier this year, combined
with top NCEA results in science.
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which Ijust find really interesting,’’
she said.
‘‘And there’s cool experiments
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In year 13 this year, Tamsin is
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University of Otago next year.
She planned to visit tourist
attractions while in London, and
would be travelling with two
students she had befriended at the
Auckland forum. Altogether about
10 who attended the Auckland event
ASPIRING SCIENTIST: Tamsin Cartney is looking forward to an international
youth science forum in London beginning this week.
are going.
Tamsin has had to raise about
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was grateful for supporters of her
fundraising initiatives and those
who had become sponsors and given
grants.
While she had travelled overseas
in the past with her family on
holidays, she had never been to the
northern hemisphere.
“The science forum is incredible
but just going to London is very cool
in itself.’’
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News
Issue 21
25 July 2024
Message from thePrincipal
Nau mai, haeremai
WelcomeBack!
Kia ora Parents, Caregivers, Students and our
wider community,
Ihope this newsletter finds you all well-rested
and ready for anexciting Term 3atAshburton
College. We've had aproductive holiday break
at the school, and I will share updates and
events we have occurring in the early part of
this term.
Prime Minister Christopher LuxonVisit
On the lastday of Term 2, AshburtonCollege hadthe privilegeofhosting
PrimeMinister Christopher Luxon. Hisvisit wasasignificantevent forour
school community. Prime Minister Luxon took the time toengage with
our students, discussing the importance of educationand leadership.
During his visit, Prime Minister Luxon also toured our school facilities,
including the projects ofRangitata and Menorlue, and the recentlycompleted
Physical Education changing rooms. His presence gave the
opportunity todiscuss the state ofour other teaching blocks and the
value ofinvesting in education and the infrastructure that supports our
students' learning journey. Our view is that this visit will provide the
drive atcentral government to continue with the promises made when
Grant McMillan and Ross Preece, our previous Principals, were in
discussionsand drovethe much-needed new school facilities.
School EnvironmentUpdate
I'm pleased to inform everyone that wehave completed the Rangitata,
Menorlue and Changing Rooms facilities. We have, over the break, had
our outside stage finished and all our connecting pathways from the
Rangitata Block to other blocks in the school.Wehave also finished the
hard landscaping between the Changing Rooms and the Mini Gym.
There have been anumber oflandscaped areas done aswecontinue
to improve the wider environment around our Blocks. My thanks to
the Contractors -Hawkins, the many contracted tradespeople and our
Caretakers forthe work doneinrecent weeks.
NetballSuccess at South Island tournament
In the first week of the school holidays,ourYear 9A and10A Netball teams
competed inthe South Island Secondary Schools’ Junior Tournament,
in Christchurch. Our 10A Netball team finished an impressive 5th place
in the top section, coached by Claire Tappin, with Stacey Howden as
Manager. Our 9ANetball team finished in27th place, playing with grit
and determination.They arecoached byPaula Strawbridgeand managed
by Vicki McArthur.Two of our Year 11 students, Lulu Kilworth and Lucy
Boldy, umpiredatthe tournament,and bothperformed admirably.
‘Threads’Production
OurCollegeproduction‘THREADS’ takestothe stageinWeek 3. Over 70
students are onstage and have been working incredibly hard last term
and over the holidays. Performances are on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday
7th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August at7:00pm in the College
Auditorium.Tickets are$15 each available from the CollegeOffice. Ilook
forward to seeing more of the incredible talent wehave atAshburton
College.
Busy Term Ahead
Term 3promisestobebusy and filled with exciting opportunities forour
students.Wehavetwo keyeventsinthe first twoweeks:
• Year 8 Enrolment Interviews: We look forward to welcoming
prospective students and their families to Ashburton College. These
interviews are an important step inensuring asmooth transition for
our new students for2025. Theseare beingheldthroughout theweek
of29Julyto02August.
• Open Day inWeek 2: Our Open Day is set for Wednesday 31 July, in
Week 2ofthis term.This is awonderful opportunity forour community
to visitthe school,meet our dedicatedstaff, andlearn more aboutthe
programmesand activities we offer.
These events are crucial in strengthening our school community and
showcasing theexcellentworkbeing doneatAshburton College.
As we embark on Term 3, Iencourageall ourstudents to take advantage
of the opportunities available tothem. Itisimportant that our parents
and caregivers encouragetheirchildren to give theseopportunities ago
asthey won’tknowthe talents they have unless they try.
Ilook forwardtomeeting many prospectiveparents andstudents at our
upcoming Open Day on 31 July.
Ngāmihi nui
Simon Coleman
Tumuaki . Principal
Staff –Welcome
Branaye Wade
Learning Support
Co-ordinator
Rebecca Mountford
Teacherof
Physical Education
Staff –Farewell
SueJohnstone–42Years’Service
Recently, Ashburton College was privileged
to be able to officially farewell Sue
Johnstone,astalwart of thelifeand work of
AshburtonCollege forforty-two years.
Asidefromayear’s leave fortraveloverseas and
parental leave, Sue’s time at College has been
uninterrupted.
Sue began at College in 1980, appointed as
Assistant Teacher ofPhysical Education, toa
one-year relieving position. Acceptance ofthis
positionwas acknowledgedvia theubiquitous
telegram(the email of theday!).
This was followed bypermanent appointment tothis position in 1981,
uniquelydescribed at thattimeasTeacher of Girls’Physical Education.
Sue had ahuge breadth of, and love for, sports and the outdoors and
expressed awillingness to share these with students and to be involved in
anyareaofextra-curricularactivitiesthe schoolsaw fit.
At various times, and over asignificant length oftime, Sue was Teacherin-Charge
(at the least) ofhockey, gymnastics, swimming and life-saving.
Her background ofexperiences contained, toname some: anumber of
coaching course qualifications and involvements across hockey; fitness;
gymnastics; outdoor activities; swimming; life-saving/Bronze Medallion
and bar, and Examiner; akarate white belt; netball; football and cricket;
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award; while also holding aNational Certificate
in Firearms Safety; being aNational Heart Foundation Instructor of Cardio
Resuscitation; aMember ofthe Mountain Safety Council; and anInstructor
in Firearms and Bushcraft.
In her time at College Sue contributed much within the Pastoral Care area
of College, commencing early in her career when she was appointed, in
1987, toaTutor position. Within this time Sue undertook afixed-term time
as relieving school counsellor and, in1994, was appointed asanAssistant
Dean for atwo-year period. Sue remained in pastoral roles through until
2007, but then returned toaDean position in 2017, aposition held until
closetoresignationtime.
In terms of curriculum, Suewas notablyactive, across,but not exclusiveto,
anumberofkey areas, including preparing, in 1990, theHealth andFitness
Modulewhich wasanongoing project.
In 1999, through the Christchurch College of Education, was a year’s
appointment contributing to the Health and Physical Education inNew
Zealand Curriculum Contract, with work continuing for afurther two years
in order to effectthe changes required.
Following on from this,in2002, Suewas again involved viathe Christchurch
College ofEducation: this time trialling the new Curriculum in Action
resource for Year 11-13 students which held afocus on the concepts of
health promotion, and socio-ecological perspectives from the Health and
Physical Education Curriculum.
Ongoing, work included the co-ordination of writing units/assessment
tasks for Year 9and 10 students, and developing severalYear 12level Unit
Standards.
Positions of responsibilitysaw Suemovethrough avariety of roles including,
in 1993, Assistant tothe Head ofDepartment Physical Education, with
responsibility for Junior School Health. In 1992 Sue accepted the position
ofrelieving TeacherHeadofRed House, whichprogressedintoapermanent
positionfor many years.
Across various years Sue was an active member ofthe College Parent-
Teachers’ Association and a member of numerous College Standing
Committees as they were then known, includingResources andInformation
Services; Pastoral; Staff Development; Junior Curriculum; Literacy;
Assessment; Giftedand TalentedCommittees.
Described asacompetent, conscientious, enthusiastic teacher who also
gave full involvementtoextra-curricularactivities; experience,support and
understanding of those with Special Needs added to herteaching toolkit.
Sue worked hard for students and staff, while her strong understanding of
theHealth/Phys Ed curriculumsupported her effective teaching capabilities,
including within the Child Development Course. Through this course, Sue
built strong communitylinks with EarlyChildhood EducationCentres, which
was astrength,and of real valuetothe reality of thecourse forstudents.
It isvery easy to list the many portfolios of astaff member asbeing the
‘what’oftheir contributions. However, the crucially important layer which
sits abovethis,isthe ‘how’these were executed.
Suegaveinordinatelyofherself,her knowledge and care forothers;and has
been variously described asaloyal, hard-working staff member, exuding a
warmpersonality, and absolutely acknowledgedasavaluedand respected
colleague.
As acolleague, Sue was loyal, kind and hard-working, with real strengths
evident inher positive relationships and excellent, easy and respectful
rapport with students. Key, was her meticulous preparation and fairness
in managing students, alongside energy, enthusiasm for teaching, and a
maintained intent to make her classes interesting for students and toraise
thebar forstudents.
All ofthe above epitomises the lifetime ofcontributions Sue was prepared
and willingtogivetogenerations of students, their families, andtoand for
colleagues,whereher warminter-personal skills,carefor others anddesire
to co-operatively work toachieve positive outcomes for students, families
and the school, reaped benefits.
Equally,Sue’s availabilitynow as arelief teacherisofreal value, and staff and
students have thoroughly enjoyedhaving herbackoncampus.
Sue will be missed on many fronts but, most importantly, for who she is as
aperson. She is wished well as shenow hasaccess to moreflexible timeto
spend withfamily,and to achieve someofthose tasks and activitiesnot able
to be achievedduringthe years of full-time employment.
College thanks youSue,most sincerelyand withareal appreciation.
Hannah Young–8Years'Service
Hannah Youngcommenced at AshburtonCollege in July 2015, coming
from EllesmereCollege.Since thattime Hannah hasbeenasignificant
and valued contributor across the range ofteaching, pastoral and
extra-curricular areasofstaffand studentlifeatCollege.
Initially Hannah was ateacher ofMathematics, but by2019 had extended
this into also teaching PhysicalEducation and Health and,ultimately solely
into thePhysical Educationand HealthFaculty.
Sincereturningfrom parental leave,Hannah hasbeen welcomed back into
the same teaching role.
This latter role fitted her interests and beliefs perfectly, seeing the
importance of Health promotion forall andholding apassion forpromoting
ahealthylifestyle to others, seeing it as an integral part of life andteaching.
With Health afundamental part of the New Zealand Curriculum, Hannah
believed strongly in teaching tamariki how to create and maintain wellbeing,
seeing it as agrowing andimportantneedintoday’s society.
Hannah’s choiceofpositions of responsibilityhighlighted herabove values
as she moved into arange of pastoral and related roles, more-so Junior
School related, in line with her stated enjoyment of junior school students.
These included aposition asYear 9Dean from March 2016, during which
time she was involved in developing Junior Pastoral practices. From
December 2019 Hannah moved into the role of Assistant Head ofJunior
School, while the start of2020 brought with itthe permanent position of
Teacher-in-Charge of Health.
Pastoral involvementwas againatthe forefrontfor Hannahwhen,inMarch
2021, sheupliftedthe positionofLeadTeacherfor PB4L(PositiveBehaviour
forLearning), aprogramme which became knownatCollegeasthe AshColl
Way, which continues in that format to thecurrent time.
Hannah brought with her arange ofphilosophies which included akeen
interest in assisting with avariety ofco-curricular activities, abelief in
developing positive relationships with students outside of the classroom
and withTikanga Māori values highly respected, which Hannah worked to
incorporateintobothclassroompractices and the wider community.
During her time atCollege, Hannah was Coach/Manager of the Girls’1st XI
Hockey team for the 2016-2019 seasons, and teacher lead in2017 for the
Spirit Trophy team.
Recognised aswell-organised, well-prepared and acommitted teacher, a
high accolade wasaccorded her when gathered StudentVoice wasreflective
of herasan‘outstanding teacher’.
College will miss Hannah herself, and her quality contributions and
commitment tothe staff and students ofAshburton College. Hannah has
been avalued member of staff, but wedosincerely wish her all the very
bestasshe andtheir youngdaughtertransfer to Golden Baytojoinhusband
Jono Hay, former Deputy Principal atAshColl and now Principal atTeWaka
Kura of Mohua-Golden BayHigh School.
Thankyou Hannahfor allthatyou have offered in your timeatAshColl.
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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 21
25 July 2024
Information
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
College Open Evening
Next Wednesday31July 2024,
4:30pm -6:30pm
WhereOur Values are-
Quality/TeAta Pai, Pride/ManawaWhakahī, Respect/Whakaute
Events
(Pictured left, lefttoright): Board
Presiding Member Jen Muir,
Principal Simon Coleman and
PrimeMinister Christopher
Luxon.
The schedule allowed for a
thirty-minute walk around
the College and particularly
through the oldest block and
facilities, viewing the new Physical Education area changing rooms, and
then walking via the demolished SBlock spacetothe new Rangitata Block,
inclusiveofthe new outdoor amphitheatrearea.
(Pictured right and below):
Visiting classes and talking
with students -inthe
beleaguered,aged ABlock.
(Pictured above): Deputy Head Student E-J Elliott, having thanked
Christopher Luxon for his visit and meeting with students, presented him
with an AshburtonCollegetotebag,umbrella and scarf.
Futurestudents, parents/caregivers, whānau and
communitymembers arewarmlyinvited
to attend ourOpenEvening.
Aparticular welcome,and encouragementtoattend,
is extended to studentswho will be in Year 9in2025,
and family members.
Duringthe evening youwill have theopportunity to –
• Meet and talk withthe Principal, staffand students.
• Hearand see whatthe College can offer your child andfamily.
• View our facilities andnew buildings.
• Meet with BYOD Retailers -College is aBYODschool
[BringYour OwnDevice]
• Enjoy asausagesizzle during theevening.
To helpwithdecisions for enrolment:
(Enrolment Week,29July-02 August)
Therewillbeinformationavailable on:
• Option Subjectsfor 2025 (Year 9students).
Option subjects: nine subjectstobetaken from twelveavailable:
– Choose at least one from TheArts: Art, Drama, Music.
– Choose at least one from Languages: German, Japanese,
Māori.
– Chooseatleastthreefrom: Agriculture, MoneyManagement,
Design and Visual Communication, Digital Information
Technology, Fabric Technology, Food and Nutrition, Hard
MaterialsTechnology.
• Note: all Year 9 students take English, Mathematics, Physical
Education andHealth, Science, Social Studies.
• Additionally available: English as an additional language for
students forwhom English is asecond language; and
LEEP (LearningEnrichmentand Enhancement Programme).
If youhavenot yetchosen option subjects,
or requireassistanceinchoosing them through SchoolPoint,
therewill be staffavailable in the College Office to assist you.
Open Evening Presentationsstart in theCollege Auditorium
at 4:30pmand 5:15pm.
These arefollowedbyguidedtours of the College,
or youmay choose to self-tour by following the signs.
EVERYONE MOST WELCOME
Events
Prime Minister Christopher Luxonvisits
AshburtonCollege
Prime Minister Christopher Luxonvisited AshburtonCollege on Friday
05 July,the last dayofTermTwo.
The key purpose of this visit was anemphasis onthe funding delay issues
forthe next stages of theCollege re-buildplan(alongsideanumber of other
schools), and to be able to have the PrimeMinister walk through and view
the state of our olderbuildings,classrooms, and bathroom facilities.
With timelimited,James Meager,Liz McMillan, JenMuir and Simon Coleman
were focused onproviding Christopher Luxon with information needed
about theschool environmentastheyprogressedthroughthese areas.
Mr Luxon and his entourage were met at the Walnut Avenue entrance by
our College Head Students, whereMemberofParliamentfor the Rangitata
Electorate James Meager; Ashburton District Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan;
College Board Presiding Member Jen Muir; and Principal Simon Coleman
had also gatheredinpreparation forthe College environmenttour.
(Pictured right, lefttoright):
Member of Parliament
JamesMeager,Prime Minister
ChristopherLuxon meeting
Head StudentTamsin Cartney,
with Head Student
RipenaUmagaVaeila awaiting
her introduction.
As is often the case, schedules vary
somewhat, with the Prime Ministerial
party having adelayed arrival time. This
playedintothe handsofexcited students
who were able to make contact during
interval time, enjoying this unexpected
opportunity.
(Pictured aboveand below):
Christopher Luxonengaging
with students en routeto
meeting with the senior
studentgroup.
Speaking with agroup of senior students was aspecific request from
the Prime Minister, and the visit concluded by meeting with this group
of students. During this meeting anumber of matters were raised and
discussed, pertinent to senior students preparing to move into their
post-secondary school options, and to students from other countries and
constraints on employment/tertiary options available to them.Conversation
was lively and two-way, with each student being spoken with individually,
and with some clear and salientobservations expressed and discussed.
(Pictured above and below): Christopher Luxon engaging with members of
the senior studentgroup.
(Pictured above, left toright): Year 12 student Aiden Lapham and Deputy
Head Student Jordy McGillen being farewelled by Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon, following the meeting withseniorstudents.
This visit provided arareopportunitytohavethe PrimeMinister see directly
the condition of our school environment, to talk with representative
Management and Board personnel, and to gain afeel for our College
visually and via communication with students.
The mandatory group photo, to conclude the visit (pictured above, back
row, left toright): Principal Simon Coleman, Aminullah Ghaznawi, Aiden
Lapham, Deputy Head Student Jordy McGillen, Member of Parliament,
James Meager,Taniela Palavi, JakeParsons,JonnyThorpe.
(Front row, left to right): KotoriYokota, Manuli Morawakage, Nisha Sharma,
StudentRepresentativetothe BoardIela Mangubat, Deputy Head Student
E-JElliott,Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Head StudentTamsin Cartney,
Head StudentRipena Umaga Vaeila.
Congratulations
There are anumber ofcongratulations toreview inthis, and likely the
next newsletter, asweacknowledge the significant number ofevents
which have takenplacefor our students,with theinvaluablesupportof
organisers,sportscoaches and managers,and supporters.
Strong Results Gainedatthe Aoraki
SecondarySchools’SquashCompetitions
Due tooutstanding numbers this year, which is apositive sign, the
Squash Competitions were held at both theTimaruand Temuka Squash
Courts,onWednesday05June.
College Teams
College was represented bythree Girls’ Teams, four Boys’Teams and two
Festival Teams.
The College Team of Representatives was:
Boys’teams:
Riley Broker,TateDryland,AlexForbes,
TomHarrison, Mitchell Lye, BenMcFall,Jamie Orr,
Harry Trott.
Girls’ teams: Olivia Broker,Isla Hart,Paige Hart, Tayla Keeley,
Samantha Nieman, MollyMcKernan.
Festival team: Jake Parsons,Will Paterson, Olly Prince,
Charlie Wilson.
Coach/Manager was: Teaching staffmember Clair Bedward; with Sports
Co-ordinatorDarionGrayinsupport,and driving
thevan.
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News
Issue 21
25 July 2024
Congratulations
Results:
Boys’AGrade
1st placing AshburtonCollegeTeam1:RileyBrokerand MitchellLye.
4th placing AshburtonCollegeTeam2:Tom Harrisonand Tate Dryland.
Girls’Grade
2nd placing Ashburton Team 1: Samantha Nieman andTayla Keeley.
3rd placing AshburtonTeam2:IslaHartand PaigeHart.
Clair Bedward said that Riley Broker and Mitchell Lye won against Timaru
Boys’HighSchoolinthe AGrade Final to take theirwin.
She also said that the girls had a good day, playing five games.
Samantha Nieman and Tayla Keeley gained their 2nd placing after going
down to TimaruGirls’High School.
Tayla, however, had agood day winning all of her games, thus keeping up
her winning streak from last year.
Isla Hart and Paige Hart won over Craighead Diocesan School to take their
3rdplacing.
(Picturedright): The
girls’ teams, including
the secondand third
placed team players.
(Back row, lefttoright):
TaylaKeeley, IslaHart,
PaigeHart.
(Front row, lefttoright):
Samantha Nieman,
Molly McKernan,
OliviaBroker.
(Picturedleft,
left and right):
First placegettersinthe
Boys’AGrade
competition,
Mitchell Lye
and
Riley Broker.
Festival Grade
The Festival Grade
players combined to
be taught some skills
of the game of squash, after which they then enjoyed putting these into
practicebyplaying somegames. Clairsaidthatmost arelooking forwardto
entering the competitiongrade next year.
Overall, allteams enjoyed the day, even withthe early7:15amstart.
Aoraki Junior Basketball Championships
Successes
Junior Boys’Basketballers PerformedStrongly
The Aoraki Junior Boys’ Basketball Championships were held at
Ashburton’s EANetworks Centre onTuesday 18 June, with both the
AshCollJuniorBoys’ Aand Bteamscompeting.
Boys’AGrade
Teacher-in-charge of Basketball,Andrew Shepherdsaidthat, playing in the
AGrade,the JuniorAboys’teamstarted pool play with alosstoTimaruBoys’
High School.However,they were quicktoturnthingsaround,gaining awin
against Geraldine High School and then securingaspot in the semi-final.
Semi-final
Astrong start saw the boys take acommanding lead early in the matchup
against Waitaki Boys’High School. Determined ondefence, the AshColl
teamkeptWaitaki'sscorers in checkthrough to thebuzzer,for thewin.
Final –2nd Placed
The final againstTimaru Boys’High School (TBHS) was achance tocorrect
mistakes from the earlier game, and astronger and more confident start
saw theboysmatchingTBHS bucket forbucket. At half-time theywereonly
down by twopoints.
Timaru Boys’came outfiring in the second stanza, finishing strongly at the
rack intransition, leaving the AshColl Boys’ team on the wrong side ofthe
19-35 scoreline,totake out second place.
JuniorBoys’ ATeamresults:
First game vTimaru Boys’HighSchool
AgainstGeraldine High School
AgainstWaitakiBoys’ High School(Semi-finalmatch)
AgainstTimaruBoys’ High School(Final)
51-20 loss;
33-24 win;
34-21 win;
35-19 loss.
The second-placed Boys’ Junior A Team (pictured above, left toright):
Year 12 student Yasmin Larry (Assistant Coach), Leo Varias, Amwolf Artz,
Levi Kemp, Oakley McKenzie, Travis Andrews, Hunter Abernethy,
Luka Young,GianRamos, Sawyer Skilling, Nythan Delector.
Boys' BGrade –Title Winners
In theBGrade,the AshColl BBoyswereundefeatedinroundrobin play,
with dominantwinsoverMountainViewHighSchool,MtHuttCollege
andTwizel Area School,toclaimthe BGrade title.
Junior Boys’BTeamresults:
Against Mountain View High School
Mt Hutt College
TwizelAreaSchool
47-13win;
39-11 win;
31-18win.
TheJuniorBoys’ winningteam (picturedabove,lefttoright): Year 12 student
Kamal Larry (Coach), AndresTawatao, Den Mark Descargar, Haimish Tuliao,
Curtis Bayston, JM Natividad,Rain Sangco, ChristianIolama, GabLandicho,
Daniel Tayor, Allen Olaco,Year13studentDickLayno (Coach).
AshColl Junior Girls’ ABasketball Team Claims Aoraki Title
in Style
The AshColl Junior Girls’ Aand Bteams travelled south toTimaru on
Wednesday 19June tocompete in the Aoraki Championships, held at
the Southern TrustEventsCentre.
Both of the AshColl teams competed inthe AGrade competition, which
drew eight teams from across the Aoraki region. Teacher-in-Charge of
Basketball Andrew Shepherd said that,withateam in each pool,the AshColl
girls were keen to showcase theirskills and pick up atitle.
Girls’ BTeam
Aiming to challenge themselves, the Bteam players knew they were in
for atough day inAGrade and Andrew said that they showed grit and
determination in every game. Although not picking upawin in pool play,
alltheir losses were by single digits,which wasagood effort.
The BTeam’seffortswere, however, rewarded in the7thv8thplay-off game
where they gainedasolidwin over WaitakiGirls’HighSchoolAto claim 7th
place overall.
Team memberswere:
Pearl Arrowsmith, Tineke Artz, Matilda Farr, Shantelle Giles,
Stevie-Lee Kemp, Aliyah Larry, Carina Lupse, Cara Patterson,
Alexciah Skoczek, coached by EvaKelly,and managed by Lisa Scammell.
Junior Girls’BTeamResults, against:
WaimateHighSchool
27-25loss
Timaru Girls’HighSchool10A 23-17loss
ST Kevin’s College A
24-16loss
7th v8th: WaitakiGirls’HighSchool A 10-22 win
Girls’ATeam
The Girls’ Ateam started the day with adominant win over Waitaki
Girls’ High School A.This was followed-up with successive wins over
RoncalliCollege andCraigheadDiocesanSchooltocloseout poolplay.
Semi-final
In the semi-final they easilyaccounted forTimaruGirls’HighSchool,earning
theirspotintheChampionship matchagainst WaimateHigh School.
Final
With their combinations refined throughout theday andthe girlsbenefiting
from their Friday night experiences in Christchurch's Junior Premier Grade,
Andrew said theywereconfidentheading into the final.
The girls finished the day as they started, with another dominant team
performance to take out the Aoraki Championship title 45-23 over the
WaimateHighSchool team.
Junior Girls’ATeamResults,against:
WaitakiGirls’High School 52-4 win (Playerofthe Match-Mackenzie
Goodfellow)
RoncalliCollege 50-25 win(Player of theMatch -
Chloe Prendergast)
Craighead Diocesan SchoolA
Information
25-22win (Playerofthe Match-
Isla Moffett)
Semi-Final: Timaru Girls’HighSchoolA
49-23 win(Player of theMatch -
Final:
GeorgiaScammell)
Waimate High School
45-23 win (Player of theMatch -
SophieBraas)
Aoraki Junior Girls’ Basketball Champions, The AshColl Junior A Girls’
Team, (pictured above, back row, left to right): Abby Cochrane, Isla Gilbert,
Georgia Scammell, Chloe Prendergast, Isla Moffett, Summer Anderson
(Coach).
(Front row, left to right): Tessa Jones, Kate Cochrane, Sophie Braas,
Tegan Marriott,Tia Double,Mackenzie Goodfellow.
AkoInterviews/College Closure,
Thursday 08 August
Pleasenotethatthe Collegewillbeclosed fornormal instruction
on thisday in order to hold Akointerviews forall year levels.
Theseinterviews provideopportunityfor studentstoshare
information, andreview goalsand progress,
withtheir Akoteacher and parent/caregiver.
Theinterviewswillbeheld at AshburtonCollege,
from 10:00am-8:00pm, in students’ AkoRooms.
Fifteen minutes is allocatedfor eachinterview.
Familiesare to book theirinterview timeson-line,
and thisinformation will be providedtofamilies.
If youare unable to book onlineplease contactthe
College Office,308 4193.
Allstudents/familiesare expected to attend
an AkoInterviewonthe day, with theirparent/caregiver.
Seniorstudentsmay attend on their own
if their parent/caregiver is unabletocome in.
Coming Events
Please note -*denotes subject to confirmation of student availability.
July
25-05 August Tokorozawa Kita High School visit
27 MilesToyotaChampionship –MCC Boys’1st XV Rugby
29 Year 13 ActiveAsEAtrip, EA Networks Centre,Ashburton
29-02 August EnrolmentWeek,atCollege
31 OtagoUniversityCourse planning, 9:00am, at College
Victoria UniversityCourse planning,1:30pm,atCollege
AshburtonCollegeOpenEvening,atCollege 4:30pm-6:30pm
SupernetNetballSeniorATeam,Christchurch
Hockey Girls’1st XI vs Cashmere High School,Foster Park,
Rolleston
Girls’Rugby1st XV andUnder 15
RugbyUnder 15 Boys’friendly vs Timaru Boys’High School,
Alpine Stadium, Timaru
31-02 August
Year 12 OutdoorEducationMountainBiking,HanmerSprings
Forest Camp
August
01 Tucker Trophy Ski/SnowboardChampionships, Mt HuttSkifield
Year 11 Barista -Ara visit, Ara, Christchurch
03 ** Canterbury SecondarySchools’ Rhythmic Gymnastics
MilesToyotaChampionship -MCC 1stXVvChristchurch Boys,
Celtic Rugby grounds
03-04 NZSS Trampolineand DMT(Double Mini Trampoline)
Championships,Auckland

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Ashburton Courier, July 25, 2024
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Anthem singer ‘miscast’
Asinger with connections to Mid
Canterburywho has been slated
for her performance of the
national anthem may have been
miscast, people familiar with
her singing say.
Marla Kavanaugh grew up in
Dunedin, while her mum Kathi
Craig and stepdad Malcolm
Hopwood are formerly of
Ashburton. She received
widespread criticism for her
rendition of God Defend New
Zealand in front of more than
33,000 fans at the Snapdragon
Stadium in San Diego,
California, on Saturday ahead of
an All Blacks match against Fiji.
The public took to social
media to say Kavanaugh
‘‘completely butchered’’ the
anthem and described it as
‘‘dreadful’’ and ‘‘embarrassing’’.
‘‘First time ever Imuted the
anthem’’, one person said.
‘‘I would’ve picked Stan
Walker to sing our national
anthem. He can reach those high
notes and make us proud’’,
another said.
When contacted, former
Associate Prof in voice at the
University of Otago Judy
Bellingham said it was difficult
to sing anational anthem
unaccompanied in an operatic
voice, though ‘‘the quality of
(Kavanaugh’s) voice was not
what it used to be’’.
‘‘(Kavanaugh) and her sister
were both wonderful singers.
‘‘When you’re singing
unaccompanied, it’s very, very
exposed and so unfortunately
she chose avery slow tempo,
which didn’t help and has
exposed the vibrato in the
voice.’’
Bellingham said using the
term ‘‘wobble’’ was arude way to
describe what vibrato meant.
It was the vibration in the
voice when asinger reaches for
anote.
‘‘When people say ‘she
sounded like acat caterwauling’
they’re not totally wrong,
because the vibrato was so
pronounced.’’
She was surprised when she
heard the performance, she said.
‘‘You compare that to the
anthem sung at the All Blacks
test in Auckland where they had
the National Youth Choir of
New Zealand, who were
absolutely brilliant ... you’ve
gone from one extreme to the
other.
‘‘I have heard some of the
players themselves had to stop
singing.’’
Dunedin Operaticstalwart
Gladys Hope said Kavanaugh
did agood job because the
national anthem was not an easy
song to sing.
‘‘We all love it because it’s
about New Zealand, but it’s not
the best song.
‘‘She’s aclassy singer, so
maybe they should not have gone
for somebody who was going to
sing ... amore operatic sort of
version ­maybe people thought
she was abit posh.’’
‘‘It may look easy but it’s
because the person who sings it
makes it look easy.’’
She sang with Kavanaugh’s
mother, Kathi Craig Hopwood,
and had known Kavanaugh and
her sister since they were
babies, Hope said.
Following the performance,
Kavanaugh told the ODT she was
not yet ready to talk about her
performance.
­ Otago Daily Times
IN BRIEF
SCAM UPDATE
Readers of The Ashburton Courier
have responded with kindness to
last week’s story of Brian Cherry
losing his savings to ascammer.
One couple dropped off a$200
grocery voucher, while another
offered to set up aGivealittle page
to raise the $4000 lost.
Brian said he appreciated the
kindness, but declined the latter
offer. He was pleased he had
managed to come to an
arrangement with his bank, and get
some of the lost funds returned.
CALL FOR SMOKE
Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade
members ventilated smoke from
Methven Resort in the early hours of
Friday morning.
Chief Brent Anderson said the
smoke had come from tea towels
that had combusted after being
taken out of the dryer and placed on
top while still hot.
WIhelpingthose in need
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterbury Federation of
Women’sInstitute members are
donating time and resources as their
national organisation runs a
campaign called Nourish the Nation.
Institutes in the Mid Canterbury
Federation include Chertsey/
Pendarves, Fairton, Hinds,
Lowcliffe, Ladbooks, Prebbleton
and Wakanui.
Membershave donated and
planted fruit trees to two local
schools, provided meals for
families in their community,
donated food to their local food
banks, and donated $700 worth of
grocery vouchers to Ashburton’s St
Vincent de Paul Food Bank.
The foodbank is grateful for the
donation, particularly as winter
bites in Mid Canterbury.
St Vincent de Paul secretary
Jackie Girvan said there had been a
slight increase in the number of
food parcels distributed over the
year, to June 30 this year.
‘‘What we are noticing is more
people are coming to us in regards
to their power accounts,’’ Girvan
said.
‘‘Winter seemed to start earlier
this year in mid­May and people
have either used up their wood
supply or arefinding bigger power
accounts, so we are helping people
in this area,’’ she said.
WINTER BITES: Federation representatives Mavis Wilkins (left), of Lowcliffe
WI ,and Isabell Page (right) of Wakanui WI, present St Vincent de Paul food
bank manager Donna Collins with $700 of grocery vouchers.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Meanwhile, Nourish the Nation
has atheme Softening the Hard
Times.
The federation members have
taken this literally and are knitting
some soft woolly items, such as
slippers, hats and scarves. This is a
big knitting project the federation
has adopted to be its anniversary
Menacing classification upheld
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The Ashburton owner of adog classified as
menacing has failed in his efforts to get the
classification reversed.
However, Graham McCormick will be able
to get the classification reviewed in two
years’ time.
The district council released its decision
on Tuesday, following ahearing earlier this
month.
McCormick had challenged the
classification after his family’s dalmation
springer spaniel cross bit apasserby.
The district council’s hearing panel,
chaired by councillor Liz McMillan,
determined the earlier action of classifying
the dog as menacing was upheld.
‘‘The hearing panel further determined
that the classification of menacing should
be reviewed after two years from May 8,
2024 (being the date of the classification).
This will include areview of the owners
having fulfilled all their obligations as dog
owners under the Dog Control Act 1996, and
❛The classification of menacing
should be reviewed.❜
project for next year when it turns
90. The items will be given to
Plunket, Birthright, rest homes and
the refugee programme.
The knitting task follows
federation members recently
holding acraft day to enable them
to enter their national competitions
in 2025.
—Hearing panel
evidence of the dog’s satisfactory
temperament at the time of review. This
may include evidence obtained by the
owners from an expert in dog behaviour and
temperament,’’ the decision said.
The victim of the dog bite was Susan
Sloan.
She was going for awalk past the house
where the dog lived when it came out and
jumped up on her from behind. When she
later walked past the house to get home, it
shot out of the gate again and latched on to
her leg.
McCormick apologised to Sloan at the
hearing. He said he had since built new
gates and installed awireless fence.
He did not want the dog to be muzzled as
she was not dangerous, and this would limit
the dog’s life and their family life.
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths
CRAWFORD Malachi Arnold
(Mal): On Friday July19, 2024,
peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital with family by his
side, aged 84 years. Much
loved partner ofthe late Jan
Roberts. Loved father and
father-in-law of Casey and
Debbie, and the late Gyles.
Will be dearly missed by
Casey’s mother Julie and her
husband Pete. Grandfather
of Jarla and Keanu, and great
grandfather of Ivy and Ollie;
and Willow. Messages to the
Crawford family, POBox 472,
Ashburton7740. Aservice for
Malwill be heldinour chapel,
corner East and Cox Streets,
Ashburton, today, Thursday
July 25, commencing at
1:00pm followed byaprivate
cremation atthe Ashburton
Crematorium.
Paterson’s
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LISTER Agnes Nicol: OnJuly
22, 2024. Passed peacefully
with family by her side,inher
106th year. Devoted wife of
thelateGeorge.Lovedmother
and mother-in-law of John
(dec) and Yvonne, Murray
and Gwenda, and Warwick
and Sharon. Loved Gran
of 7, great-Gran of 13, and
great-great-Gran of 8. Many
thanks to the management
and staffatRadius Millstream
Ashburton, and the nursing
staff at Ashburton Hospital.
Messages to the Lister family
PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
A celebration of Agnes’ life
will be held at St Davids
Union Church, Allens Road,
Ashburton, on Saturday July
27, commencing at 10:30am,
followed by interment
at Ashburton New Lawn
Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
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LISTER, Agnes Nicol: On
July 22, 2024. Dearly loved
mother and mother-in-law
of John (dec) and Yvonne.
Much loved Gran of Daryl
and Esmeralda (Philippines),
and Kelly and John-Henry
MacDonald. Loved great-
Gran of John; Lani and James
McLeod, Cody, Liam, Chelsea
and Logan Middlemass, and
Chantal and Jayden. Proud
great-great-Gran of Thea,
Kōwhā (dec), Lincoln, and
Harlan; Hayze, and Torvi;
Beauden, and Izzy; and baby
number 9due soon.
WALTON, Rosalie May,
formerlyMead,nee Palmer.
On 12.07.2024, in Whangarei.
Loved mother of Carol,
Michaeland Sandra.
Gran of Larissa, Tracy,
Cameronand HeidiMuckle.
Nana of Kerrianne, Tania and
Darryl Mead, Sarah, Stacey
and Bradley Dufty and her
great-grandchildren.
In Memoriam
GLASSEY, Mervyn David
14/1/1939 -26/7/2014
It’s 10 years since youleftus,
Flying Free,
Gone,but notforgotten.
From your belovedfamily.
KathrynMaryMcKendry
18 June 1932 –30July 2023
Adearly loved wife, mother,
grandmother, greatgrandmother,
sister and
friend who passed away one
year ago.
Such an amazing life, fully
lived. An incredible rolemodel
to all your family and
friends. Your presence in our
livescontinues withtreasured
memories held close in our
hearts.
With much love always,
Moira, Philip, Roz, Martin,
Beth andfamilies
‘ALWAYS PAINTING’: Christine Lang has been named People’s Choice winner of the
Ashburton Society of Arts annual exhibition. Below ­her winning work, Peak Hill, Rakaia
Gorge.
People’sChoice
winner‘thrilled’
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Christine Lang has been
named the winning artist
for the People’s Choice
award at the Ashburton
Society of Arts 60th annual
exhibition.
Society president Kay
Begg said Lang’s artwork
Peak Hill, Rakaia Gorge
was a‘‘clear winner’’.
The 61­year­old said she
was thrilled to win the
award.
‘‘It’s really quite athrill
to be voted People’s Choice,
and most unexpected,’’
Lang said.
Now living in
Christchurch, Lang grew up
on afarm in Carew.
She did nurse training in
Ashburton and nursing was
her chosen career.
Later she had ashort
career as aflight attendant
with Air New Zealand,
consistently painting
during her time off and
selling through local
galleries.
‘‘I was always painting.’’
She said she put her first
piece in the Ashburton
exhibition as ateenager.
She has previously won
the exhibition premier
award and other awards,
but this was the first time
she had won the People’s
Choice award.
The exhibition, at the
Ashburton Art Gallery, has
its last day tomorrow.
Audition for Nuncrackers
Wanted: Five actorstospread yuletide joy,
laughter and mischief.
Variety Theatre Ashburton is holding
auditions on August 4for aChristmas
musical to stage in November.
Nuncrackers stars the hilarious sisters of
the Broadway hit musical Nunsense.
Variety is seeking one male, four nuns and
four youngsters aged 13 and above.
President Jo Hooper said the cast
members would have to be ‘‘up for some
wonderful solo songs and lots of giggles’’.
‘‘Certain to tickle your funny bone and
likely to tug at your heartstrings,
Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your
holiday season merry.’’
It will featurenew songs, including Twelve
Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain’t Comin’
to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us
and It's Better to Give Than to Receive,
alongside favourite carols and aSecret
Santa sequence featuring audience
participation.
The Christmas musical follows Variety’s
major production for this year, Les
Misé rables, which staged in May.
Next year’s May production will be Mary
Poppins.
Anyone interested in receiving an audition
pack for Nuncrackers is asked to phone or
text Hooper, 0273253922.
Aworkshop night will be held prior to the
audition day, on July 30, from 7.30 to 9pm at
the Variety rooms on Wills St.
Nuncrackers will stage November 7to10
at the Ashburton Event Centre.

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COUNCIL BRIEF
2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 3077700 |Website ashburtondc.govt.nz
Thursday,25July 2024 | ISSUE 189
Heritage, art,trail grantscoming
Localcommunity groupswith an
upcoming projectshould checkif
they qualify forcouncil funding, as
the Augustround of grants is about
to open.
Funds areavailable acrossthree
categories: Heritage, TrailMaintenance
and CreativeCommunities.
Ashburton DistrictDeputyMayor Liz
McMillansaid the grantsare away for
Council to support arangeofinitiatives
throughout the districtthathelptomake
Mid Canterburyagreat placetolive.
“Earlier this year Council gave out just over
$300,000 to 87 communitygroupsand
sports teams, but thereweresome surplus
funds in some of thegrant categories that
we’d also liketodistribute.
“The heritagefund, forexample,still has
about $16,000 in it sowe’dlovetosee
some applications forprojects thataim to
protect, maintain or restoreheritage.”
The heritagefund supportsspecialised
maintenancethatpreservesorrestores
theheritagestate of abuilding or heritage
item.
Ms McMillan said heritagegrantsgiven out
earlier this year were helping preservation
work at St Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church and on the 116-year-old Catholic
presbyterybuilding on Sealy Street.
“We also allocated funds to the owners
of someofour district’sspecial heritage
Marathon efforttoreduce speed
onSH77 finally pays dividends
Ifeel alittle likeanOlympic
athlete who has spent four
yearsworking hardtowin agold
medal.
The prize, in this case,isnot amedal
but NZ TransportAgencyreducing the
speed on SH77 outside the Opukehot
pools from 100km/hto60km/h.
People who liveinMethven, andthose
who visit,will feel alot saferwalking
or cycling to the hotpools or the
enchantedforestand local walking
tracks.
It has takenasustained effort,with
thehelp of the wider community,
to makethis change. Thank youto
everyone who signedthe petition
foralower speed all those yearsago,
andwho offered encouragement and
support while the requestmadeits way
through the bureaucratic process.
While Ihaven't been at home muchin
the past week to see traffic travelling
sloweronthatpart of the highway,
homes,likeLongbeach Estate and
ColdstreamHomestead.”
The trail maintenancefundhelps maintain
andenhancelocal walking and cycling
trails.
The CreativeCommunities fund is
administered by Councilonbehalf of
theNewZealand CreativeCommunities
Scheme and will be $17,850 –the
scheme supports projects thatincrease
opportunities forlocalparticipation and
Deputy Mayor -Liz McMillan
I've had lots of feedbackfrompeople
saying howsafeitwill now be to walk
thatstretch.
I'vebeen away this week in
Auckland,atthe national Welcoming
Communities conference.
AshburtonDistrictwas one of a
fewlocal authorities to be apilot
Welcoming Communityin2017 and
we arenow regarded as aleader in the
way we welcomenew migrants, from
around theworld or other partsofNew
Zealand.
The conferenceisfor electedmembers,
like me,and forCouncil staff running
theWelcoming Communities
programme -our Welcoming
Communities co-ordinator Mercedes
Walkham and GroupManager Toni
Durham arewithme.
It'sgreat to learn and shareour
experiences about howdifferent
programmes arerun and howwe
welcome people into thecommunity.
engagement in the arts,whetheryou’re
making amovie, producing aplayor
hostinganexhibition.
Applications willbeopen 1-31August, and
willgothrough anassessment process.
Successful applicants will be awarded
their fundinginOctober.
To learnmoreabout the grants, criteria
and to apply,visit ashburtondc.govt.nz/
grants.
Our
experienceisthatnewcomershelp
boostthe economic and cultural
vitality of adistrict.We're seen as a
districtthatisgetting it done well, with
ourWelcoming Communitiesand our
status as aRefugee Resettlement town.
As well as offering encouragement and
advicetoother local authorities getting
intothatspace,we also gave asmall
presentation. It wasgreat to hear that
people all over thecountryoftenrefer
to our website forhelp and inspiration.
Mercedes hasrecently added a
digital guide fornewcomersontothe
Council website and thathas excellent
information forthose new to the
district, as well as employers.
When newcomersfeel theybelong,
it makes oursociety stronger,brings
us closer together,and helps our
economy grow. Everyonegetstobe
apart of everything-working,being
involved in thecommunity, and
socialising.
SHORT
AND
SWEET
POPULAR NOODLE
EVENT RETURNS
Last year’s popularnoodle
event will be returning with a
newname and larger venue.
Hakatere Noodle Festival will be
held on Saturday7September at
Baring Square East.Anexpanded
lineup of food caravans will offer
visitorsthe chancetosample
noodle dishes and flavours from
aroundthe globeand celebrate
the many cultures thatmakeup
the Ashburton Districtaspart
of Welcoming Week.Lastyear’s
event drew an estimated5000
people to the town centre. More
details will be released soon.
ASTITCH IN TIME
The Ashburton Art Galleryand
Museum is running aclothing
repair skills workshopon8
September,toteach people how
to fixrips,sew on buttons and
mend holes in knittedsweaters.
The workshop is opentothose
16 yearsand over butlimited to
15 people, who canbring items
of their ownclothing to work on.
The workshop,from1.30pm-4pm,
will runaspart of the annual
Embroiderers' Guild exhibition.
Email AAGM@adc.govt.nz to book.
RESERVE PLAN
It's the final weeks of consultation
forour draft Reserve Management
Plan, which is amanagement plan
covering 121 parks and reserves
across the district. The planwill
help ensureparks and reservesare
protected, maintained and able
to be enjoyedsafely by everyone.
Feedback closes 4August, formore
infogotoitsourplace.nz.
FREEICESCRAPERS
Need one of these?Pick up afreeice
scraper from our Customer Services team
so your windscreen canbefrost-free!
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Thursday,25July 2024 |ISSUE 189

New membership formatatEANC
EA Networks Centrehas revamped
itsmembership options to better
reflecthow people areusing the
recreation facility.
The memberships arenow atwo-tier
system, by area -Pool or Gym, or the
popular Dual membership which provides
access to both areas.
Sport and Recreation Manager Richard
Wood said the memberships were more
based on howvisitorshad been observed
usingthe centre, and replaced previous
platinum, gold and silver memberships.
“Weknowthatquiteafew peoplewho
come along to group fitness classes in the
gymalso liketowork out in the weights
room, and thatpeople who come to
aqua classes also liketoswim afew laps
or come swimming with their family,
whanau, Tamariki.”
Pool membership includes the use of all
indoor pools, aqua andpool-based fitness
classes, hydrotherapypool, spaand steam
room.
Gym membership includes the useofthe
gymand gym-based group fitness classes,
including the spinning classes.
The dual membership includes the use
of all indoor pools, aqua and pool-based
fitness classes, hydrotherapy pool, steam
room, gymand group fitness classes.
Fees arereduced forthose committing to
six months or more, and reductions also
apply to seniors, students, corporates,
Community Services and HāpaiAccess
card holders.
The newmemberships areavailable from
5August.
Mr Wood said the concessioncards were
still available forindividual activities, for
regular or casual users.
“But this newmembership structureoffers
greataccesstoour gymorpool spaces
and allowmemberstovarytheirpersonal
fitness regimes and enjoythe variety of
offerings available.”
Formoreinformation about EA Networks
Centre,visit eanetworkscentre.co.nz
Unwind on our forest bathing seats
Tried out our new forest bathing
seatsinthe AshburtonDomain yet?
Thereare three of these curvywooden
loungersinstalled around thedomain,
in spotswhereyou canlie back andhave
views of the trees overhead.
Forest bathing has been aroundfor
centuries and literally meansbathing in
the atmosphereofaforest, or in our case,
the magnificent domain. It's amagical way
to explorenatureand research has shown
it's also good foryour healthand general
stress levels.
COUNCILMEETINGS
Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council
Chambers), 2Baring SquareEast,
unless specified.
Meeting agendas areonline at
ashburtondc.govt.nz
Methven Community Board, Monday 29
July,9am, Mt HuttMemorial Hall
CouncilActivityBriefings, Wednesday
31 July,9.30am
Audit &Risk Committee, Wednesday 31
July,1pm (live-streamed)
WORKSNOTICES
Walnut Avenue -Kerb and channel
renewalcontinues from Oak Grove
to WestStreet. Traffic should notbe
affected, but watchfor changes.
GraceIreland Drive, Methven -Closed
forsubdivision developmentuntil 31
August.
William Street -Closedbetween Burnett
Street andTancredStreet, from Monday
22 July to Friday 25 July,for work
associatedwithwastewaterrenewals.
Detourswill be in placebut access for
residents remains.
Tucker Street -Closedbetween property
numbers5-13 from 22-26 July,so
contractors caninstall sewerlaterals and
amanhole.
Lauriston Barrhill Road -One-way
traffic from 18-25 July,between Line
Road andChurch Street,while electricity
cables areinstalled.
PeterStreet -Intersection of Peter
andWilliam Streets will be closed all
day on 29 July while apower poleis
decommissioned and removed.
Graham Street -Closedbetween SH1
andMcMurdo Street on 29 July forroad
crossingrepairs. Detoursavailable.
Bullock Street -Closed5and 6August,
between Millar Avenue andCross
Street forcontractors to install new
connections. Detoursavailable.
Full closuredetails ashburtondc.govt.nz
TENDERFORLAND AT MOUNTSOMERS
Haveyou registeredyour
four-legged friend yet?
Council is calling fortendersonland
on behalf of the Mount Somers Reserve
Board. The tender is forafive-year licence
to occupyon37hectaresoffTramway
Road, Mount Somers (outlined above).
Tendersmustbereceived by Ashburton
DistrictCouncil on or before4pm on 12
August. The licence to occupy would
begin 1September.
Please contactcommercial@adc.govt.nz
foratender application form or formore
information.
Time’s running out!
Avoid late fees by registering
before 31 July
ashburtondc.govt.nz/dogs
COUNCIL OFFICE
2Baring SquareEast
Mon, Tue, Wed &Fri 8.30am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
ASHBURTONLIBRARY
2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton 7700
Mon &Fri 8.30am-6pm, Tue-Thu 8.30am-8pm
Sat&Sun 10am-4pm
EA NETWORKSCENTRE
20 River Terrace
Mon -Fri 6am-9pm (pools 7pm, gym8pm)
Sat&Sun 7am-7pm (pools 5pm, gym6pm)
ASHBURTON ART
GALLERY &MUSEUM
327 West Street
10am-4pm daily (late night Wed)
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NEWS
Courier, July 25, 2024
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
‘Tale of theunexpected’wins
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Since having astroke four years ago,
Deborah Lysaght has let her
imagination run wild.
The 60­year­old writes stories in the
genre of what she calls‘‘mild horror’’, or
‘‘tales of the unexpected’’.
Her short story Cold won the adult
section of the annual Ashburton Writers’
Group Short Story Competition last
week.
‘‘I was very proud,’’ Lysaght said. The
Ashburton’s St John op shop former
manager said she had always been abit
of araconteur, but only had the time to
put pen to paper after her stroke.
‘‘Being adog mum wasn’t enough for
me, Ineeded to do something creative, I
have always told stories,’’ Lysaght said.
‘‘I remember when Iwas in kindy, the
teacher used to leave me in charge of the
class and to tell stories, whichIcould
do.’’
Thestroke caused paralysis in her
right arm, so she is aone­handed typist
when it comes to writing her stories.
She is part way through two novels.
Cold is told through the eyes of what
appears to be amalignedwife, angry at
her husband after she overhears him on
ababy monitor talking to another
woman.
Lysaght said the seed of the story was
sownwhen she used ababy monitor
herself when her son was young.
Ashburton Writers’ Group
spokesperson Rae Magson said the short
story competition attracted about 60
entries, the same number as last year.
Winner of the 12­15 years category was
Danielle Esmolina of Wakanui School
with her story The Time Keeper’s
Pendant;winner of the 11 years and
under category was Aaliyah Connolly of
Allenton School with her story The
Magic World’s Problem.
PROUD: Deborah Lysaght needed to do
something creative after having a
stroke four years ago.
Adult category winner: Cold,byDeborah Lysaght
“Don’t worry! I’ll be there! I
can’t wait to see you... I’ve
missed you too...” Those words.
That was my ‘loving husband’
talking. Well, not talking really;
more of ahurried, excited
whisper. On his phone. In our
year­old baby’s bedroom. Did
you know baby monitorspick
up everything?
“Look, got to go now... Love
you too... Yes, see you Friday...
Yep! Bye... Bye.” Iwas so
bloody angry. Iwas shaking.
How could he? How? Iwent
into the kitchen to calm down
with aglass of something.
Pouring myself ahuge wine; my
hands shook and drops of wine
splashed on to the floor. I
wanted to hit something, or
someone. Iheard the shower
running in the bathroom
upstairs. Talk to your lover,
then have ashower. Nice.
My head was banging. Iheld
theglass to my forehead;the
cool glass was oddly
comforting.
He’d done this before, of
course. Iwas heartbroken
before, but not now. Now, Iwas
justbloody angry. Obviously, he
no longer had the power to
break my heart, whichcame as
apleasant surprise. Iheard the
shower had stopped running,
and he was moving around
upstairs, getting ready for bed
probably.
“Sammy’s out like alight!”
“David!” Ijumped. Ididn’t
hear him come into the kitchen.
He laughed about his boy taking
after him as he rummaged
through the fridge for asnack.
His hair was still damp from the
shower. There was aminty
fresh aroma about him. He was
muttering about the spilled
wine on the floor.
“Did Ihear you talking to
someone?”
He didn’tanswer me.
Ididn’t sleep. Ilay
awake listening to David’s
breathing, almost wishing
it to stop. Inever used to
feel this way about him.
There was atime when we
were so close, I’d wake up
in the night to find that he
was holding my hand. We
couldn’t get enough of
each other. There is a
certain phrase, in a
certain song, ‘I could be
so content hearing the
sound of your breath...’
Now?
Now, Icould cheerfully
smother him. My
indulgent thoughts were
dismissedwhen Sammy
woke up for achange.He
was such awonderful
baby; he didn’t even do
that ‘spit up’ thing I’d
been told about. He was
sleeping through now,
too. Once he was settled
again, it was about 4am. I
walked around David’s
side of the bed, where his
phone was charging. We
have our phones on Do
Not Disturb when we’re
sleeping, for Sammy’s
sake, more than anything.
Icould see he had texts. I
didn’t know who from. I
decided to try something.
Ididn’tthink it would
work. If it worked,surely
there’dbestories all over
Mumsnetabout it? I
picked up his phone and
held it in frontofhis
face... Oh my god! Iwas in!
Iran silently
downstairs. My heart was
racing, and my hands
trembling. Itouched
Messages. They were
2695077
coming from someone named
‘D’. ‘D’ had long, black hair, a
pleasant enough smile, a
penchant for low cut T­shirts,
and she was astranger to the
word ‘bra’. She also claimed to
love him. Icopied all the
messagesand sent them to my
phone. The thing with anger is,
it makes you reckless. So,
feeling reckless, Iturned his
phone off, and Ithrew his
phone in the bin, underneath
some dirty nappies. Islept like
alog after that.
The next morning, David was
frantically searching for his
phone. Isaid helpful things
like, ‘Maybe it’s where you left
it?” or “Have you tried calling it
from the landline?” Or, my
favourite, “Well, you do tend to
leave things lying around,
David.” David was slamming
things around.
Good.
“When’s the last time you
used it?” Iinnocently ventured.
“Let me think… Last night...
No, not last night…Maybe I... I
give up...”heconcluded with
exasperation.
“Actually David, can you drop
Sammy off at day care? I’ve got a
busy day.”
Ididn’t wait for an answer. I
grabbed my coat and my bag and
left.Ofcourse, Ididn’t have a
busy day. Inever have abusy
day, not in the normal sense. I
went to my favourite tea shop,
sat down, ordered achai latte
and acronut and got my phone
out. It seems David had been
talking to this ‘D’ for quite a
while.Hemet her in Phuket.He
was there for some work beano,
or as David calls them,
‘conferences.’ Some messages
from David seemed very
desperate. ‘D’ wasn’t responding
to his calls or texts. After about
eight days and 30­odd messages,
he finally hears from ‘D’. Dora (I
doubt this was her real name)
had lost her phone and didn’t
have the money to get anew one.
iPhonesare expensive, iPhone
only. Other girls at the bar she
works in will make fun of her if
her phone isn’t an iPhone. David
sends her the money for aphone.
She sends him selfies, taken on
her new phone. I’m not sure
what to do with this information.
Especially the part of the
information where Dora is
claiming to be pregnant. That’s
if, of course, sending aphoto of
yourself grinning inanely whilst
holding apositive pregnancy test
counts as pregnant.
When Iget home, the house is
quiet and warm. Igot David’s
phone out of the bin. Iput it next
to the sink. Imust have dropped
off to sleep on the sofa because
I’m woken by David’s shouting.
He was standing in the kitchen,
looking at his phone. He’s
shaking.
“It wasn’t there! It wasn’t!”
Next thing, he’s pouring
himself some wine and tosay he
gulped down two mouthfuls at
the speed of light was an
understatement.
“If that’s you, Kate, you’ve got
to stop it! If you don’t stop...” He
suddenly said, in avoice Ididn’t
recognise. Ilaughed. I’d heard
all those threats before. He knew
as well as Idid. It didn’t have to
be like this. But if anyone
needed to stop it, it was him.
Where did he get off treating me
like this?
Ifound myself in the back
garden. We made this garden
together. Pre­Sammy, we had
barbecues and parties. David’s
interest in the garden had waned
in the last year, like his interest
in me, Isuppose. Ilooked into
the house through the glass of
the French doors. David was on
the phone. We didn’t speak for
the rest of the evening.
I’m not sure where the time
went, because it’s the next
evening and David is talking to a
woman in the kitchen. She looks
abit like Alanis Morissette, same
hair, same vibe, you know?
She’s smiling, tossing her hair
around. Flirting. And what is
David doing, you might well ask?
He’s literally speaking about
me like I’m not here! Ipick up a
cup and throw it to the floor. I
follow the cup with the entire
contents of the cutlery drawer.
“Is she normally this violent?”
The woman asks, as she lights
what appears to be atightly
wrapped bundle of dried herbs.
David can’t speak; he’s as white
as asheet.
Who is this woman? Who is
this strange woman in my house!
Can’t she see me? Iamangry.
“Get out of my house!” I
scream into her face.
“I’m sorry David, but your
wife? She doesn’t know she’s
dead.”

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Kia’s fourth generation people mover
BY BOB NETTLETON
Most manufacturers have long
abandoned the ‘people mover’
market here, with the sales of
these models crushed by the
stampede of buyers signing up
for SUV’s over the last decade.
However the ‘people mover’
show continues for Kia with its
long serving Carnival now into
its fourth generation.
It’s still doing what its done
best for over 25 years and that’s
transporting up to eight people,
but now does it with more
space, comfort, and safety
technology than ever before.
Two Carnival variants make
the model roster here all
powered with plenty of vim by
Kia’s proven 2.2­litre diesel
engine ably assisted by asweet
shifting 8­speed automatic.
Prices start at $62,990for the
entry level EX and scaling up to
$72,990 for the Deluxe provided
for this road test.
There is plenty to like about
the energetic 2.2 litre 148kw
turbo diesel that also marches
to the performance table with a
hard working 440Nm of torque.
It’s astrong performer, with
good throttle response and
impressive low speed pulling
power. There’s always enough
zip primed and ready to go to
zap effortlessly past slower
traffic.
Kia’s engineers deserve some
kudos for how the have cleverly
ring fenced the cabin from
intrusive engine and road
noise.
Alot to like about the way the
eight­speed transmission goes
so unobtrusively about its work,
adding another layer of
refinement to the power train.
Three rows of seats
comfortably accommodate eight
adults.
Asmart one touch sliding
walk­in device makes entering
and leaving the third row of seat
adoddle.
The test vehicle’s heated front
seats and heated second row
outer seats were arear treat,
keeping your outer extremities
toasty and warm on cool days.
❛Three rows of seats
comfortably
accommodate eight
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Folding the second and third
rows of seats creates alarge van
like 2,785 litres of cargo area,
and an excellent 627 litres
behind the third­row when all
seats are occupied.
In­vehicle connectivity is
hubbed through ahigh­tech twin
digital display linking to adigital
driver instrument cluster, and
large touchscreen infotainment
and navigation system.
The infotainment system lets
you connect two smartphones
via Bluetooth at the same time.
There’s wireless phone
charging with the centre console
tray.
This alerts you if your phone is
left behind when leaving the
vehicle, afeature than makes
life less stressful
for forgetful types like me.
To say the list of standard
safety technologies is exhaustive
is an understatement.
Most of today’s headline safety
features are offered including
pedestrian and cyclist detection,
Lane Keep Assist, and Blind
Spot Collision Avoidance Assist.
Revisions to the suspension
The Kia Carnival is astrong
performer with good throttle
response and impressive low
speed pulling power.
make it smarter at distributing
lateral loads on the front
suspension, and more
manageable through demanding
corners and
over undulating terrain.
The rear suspension now
sports longer lower suspension
arms and arevised spring layout,
to combat those sudden and
often disconcerting changes in
road surfaces.
Motor­driven
power steering
has better road
feel, weighting,
and is quicker at
responding to
the drivers
commands.
Handling is
well controlled
and balanced
for such alarge
vehicle.
It sits flat and
composed even
when the roads become more
demanding, along with your
driving.
Well sorted road holding, and
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Maister helps inspire youth in sport
From Page 1
Olympic gold medallist Barry
Maister of Methven was
fieldside at arecent Mid
Canterbury Hockey Olympic
Week, where junior hockey
players formed teams and
played at the turf in the
Ashburton Domain,dressed in
Olympic wear.
Other former national hockey
representatives Stacey
McKerchar, Hugh Copland and
Ryan Wilson, also spoke to the
children during the week.
It was an enjoyable event for
Barry, who believes it is
important to inspire future
generations.
‘‘The IOC has said ‘If we are
not relevant to what kidsare
doing today, we become
irrelevant’.
It is hoped the inclusion of
surfing, climbing,
skateboarding, breaking, BMX
freestyle and 3X3 basketball in
the games this year will appeal
to youth.
‘‘We have to look to what the
kids of the world are doing.’’
He said competinginthe
Olympics had meant everything
to him when he was young.
‘‘I was an Olympicjunkie,’’
Barry said.
‘‘Because since 1968 when I
first went to the Olympic
Games,the OlympicGames
gripped me, absorbed me and
was something Ijust loved.’’
‘‘It’s not just about winning
gold medals, it’s developing
your personality and playing
within aset of rules that are
universal,’’ he said.
Barry was amen’s hockey
centre forward.Heplayed 85
times for New Zealand and
attended the games in 1968 and
1972, before the team won gold
in 1976.
It is the only time New
Zealand have won gold in the
men’s hockey event.
He was selected forthe 1980
games in Moscow, as team vicecaptain.
However the team, caught up
in awestern countries boycott,
did not attend.
‘‘We were looking forward to
defending our gold medal, but
that never happened.’’
It was Barry’slast involvement
with the games as an athlete, but
not as an official.
He went on to have various
roles with the New Zealand
Olympic Committee from 2001
including president and
secretary­general, and was on
the executive committees of both
the Oceania National Olympic
Committee and the Association
of National Olympic Committee.
GAME ON: Mid Canterbury Hockey junior players compete at the
Olympic Day held at the Ashburton turf. Above ­the 1976 New
Zealand Men’s Hockey Team which won gold in Montreal,
alongside team member, Barry Maister’s medal.
‘‘My background is in
education ... Ihad 14 years as a
school principal,’’ he said of his
time at Riccarton High School
and St Andrew’s College.
‘‘I got invited to apply for the
position of New Zealand
Olympic Committee secretarygeneral,
which is like aCEO,’’ he
said.
His application was
successful, no doubt helped by
his career in education and his
experience in the Olympic
arena.
‘‘In asense it was sort of a
dream job really because it
reflected my interests as
unbeknown to most people
around the world, the Olympics
movement is not just about sport,
it’s about education.’’
Barry remained in the role for
10 years before joining the
International Olympic
Committee for afurther nine
years.
Barry has been an
international sports ambassador
for New Zealand, was made an
Officer of the New Zealand
Order of Merit and amemberof
the New Zealand Sports Hall of
Fame.
He has served on several IOC
Commissions.
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Mona Whey Apartments, alabour of love
Mona Whey Apartments,
Ashburton’s first apartment
complex, have gone on the
market in the heart of the
central business district.
It’s achance for interested
parties to own one of three
modern, high end apartments
at Mona Square, close to
downtown shopping and
entertainment.
For developers Rachel and
Riley Wilson, and Rachel’s
mother SandraCurd, the
project has been alabour of
love in honour of their late
father, father­in­law, and
husband, Rupert.
The 436sqm site, bought in
2001, was adream retirement
option for Rupert.
‘‘Dad was going to build his
final home there. He just
loved it,’’ Rachel said of the
location.
‘‘He always dreamt of
having an electric scooter in
the garage.
‘‘The close proximity to
town and park views had real
appeal to dad as his final little
townhouse,’’ she said.
‘‘But obviously life played
out for dad, and he passed
away in 2019.
‘‘He said to me ‘You just
make sure you do something
good with that section’,’’
Rachel said.
After some consideration,
the idea for apartments at the
site gained momentum.
‘‘We sat on it for awhile and
started to look at some
options.
‘‘And then in 2020 had an
idea that we should introduce
some apartments to the
Ashburton scene.’’
The land, re­zoned from
Commercial to Residential A
in the years prior, meant they
could have 100 per cent site
coverage.
They employed the services
of Chilton +Mayne
Architecture to come up with
adesign plan to make the best
use of the corner site
overlooking Mona Square.
DREAM PROJECT: Rachel Wilson (right) with husband RileyWilson, daughters Heidi, 4, and Libby,
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Contemporary urbanliving at its finest
Chilton +Mayne Architecture director
Garry Mayne said the brief for Mona
Whey Apartments was to create three,
two­bedroom, two­bathroom unique
apartmentsfor the site that typified
contemporary urban living.
‘‘The site was nestledagainst the
backdrop of Mona Square. It was
important for all apartments to have a
connection with the large open park
space,’’ Mayne said.
Each apartment at Mona Whey has
its own individual characteristics,
based on its location within the site
and sun orientation.
‘‘The top two apartments have large
balconies that havedirect access from
the living and kitchen areas catching
both the morning and late afternoon
sun,’’ he said.
‘‘The lower apartment has a
connection with the park from the
outdoorarea and the living spaces.’’
Craig Ingold of Ingold Builderswas
engaged through the design process
and the 15­month build resulted in
three two­bedroomunits ­two upstairs
and one downstairs.
❛The site was nestled
against the backdrop of
Mona Square. It was
important for all apartments
tohave aconnection with
the large open park space.❜
—Garry Mayne
‘‘It’s 436sqm total, each apartment
varying in size ’’ Riley said.
Each apartmenthas been uniquely
designed to suit its locale andfitted out
with ahigh standard of quality and
luxury.
The first option,at13Mona Square,
is a128sqm stylish downstairs
apartment, boasting amodern design
and offering sweepingviews over Mona
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It has asun­trapped courtyard and
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Apartment living in downtown Ashburton
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Garry said the Mona Whey
Apartments were the first of their
kind in Ashburton. He had received
alot of positive feedback on the
project during the construction
phase.
The Ashburton District Council
had also been supportive of the
development and what was
proposed early in the planning
phase, he said.
‘‘With land potentially hardto
come by, we see this is away
forward for higher density housing
within the Residential Azoning,’’
he said.
‘‘At Chilton +Mayne
Architecture, we are proud to have
contributed to this project for
Ashburton, and Iwould like to
thank our clients and all
contractorswho worked on the
project throughout, we are very
happy with the final result.’’
Rachel said it was important
during the project to be able to use
as many local tradesmen as
possible, under the watch of builder
Craig Ingold also involved from the
outset.
‘‘Craig Ingold and his crew are
amazing, they have just made the
process smooth,’’ she said.
‘‘His attention to detail and his
finish is veryhigh.’’
‘‘It was pretty much his
reputation for high quality builds is
why we chose to use him,’’ Riley
said.
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Entertainer’s delight in open plan living
The second option, at 2/38 Cass St,
features a142sqm spacious
upstairs apartment with elevated
views of Mona Square.
The master bedroom overlooks
the park with an elegantly
finished ensuite as well as a
separate bathroom.
Entertaining will be adelight
with the open plan kitchen,
dining and living area spilling out
to alarge sun drenched balcony to
make this aserene setting,
perfect for relaxation. It has an
attached single garage.
The third option, at 1/38 Cass St,
is a164sqm inviting upstairs
apartment designed to capture
all­day sun.
There is an impressive kitchen
area, with open plan dining and
living extending to aspacious
balcony offering views over
Ashburton. It has impressive
bathrooms complementing the
high finish throughout, and an
extra large double garage.
Each apartment is meticulously
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Builder Craig Ingold said it was agood
projecttobeinvolved with and ended
up being ‘‘pretty straight forward’’.
‘‘It took abit longer than I
anticipated, but everything had to be
done in the right order so it ended up
being about 15 months.
‘‘You don’t come across these sorts of
jobs very often,’’ he said.
The kitchen and joinery work was
carried out by New Zealand Master
Joiners president Nathan Busch, of
BuschJoinery.
‘‘It’s fantastic what he’s done, agreat
finish and easy to work alongside,’’
Rachel said.
‘‘We tried to keep things as high
quality as we could.
‘‘A personal favourite is thelarge
feature barn door in the upstairs living
spaces.
‘‘We have tried to pack as muchstyle
and sophistication into eachspace.’’
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Build vision, brought to life
‘‘It’s been enjoyableand so great to get to this stage and see
everything you’ve pictured cometolife,’’ Rachel said of the
apartment project.
She hoped it would have made her father proud.
‘‘I hope he is because Ifeel like we’veturned everystone
to make this the best possible build. I’m proud to say we’ve
done it.’’
Overall the project, first started in 2020, had been a
learning curve with very few challenges.
‘‘It’s been alittle bit of aprocess, I’venever built ahouse
before,’’ Rachel said.
There had been resourceconsent requirements, and the
challenge of limited exterior space for workers as the build
got under way.
‘‘During the design stage with the architectwetried to
make it as easy, low maintenanceand as appealingas
possible when you are living under the sameroofline as
other people.
‘‘There are no shared spaces. Everyonehas got their own
driveway and entrances.
‘‘Those things were quite important to us,’’ she said.
‘‘I guess we took alittle bit of arisk ­and we still are taking
arisk ­because there is nothing like this in town, and how
is Ashburton going to respond to somethinglike this?’’
‘‘It’s aforeign concept because most of the new buildsare
smaller units, stand alone townhouses on asection. There
is nothingtocompare it to,’’ Riley said.
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Obituary: Mick adventurous, dedicated
An adventurous family man, dedicated
sports all­rounder,hard worker,
committed volunteer and devout Catholic.
That is how Michael (Mick) Hanham,
who died suddenly aged 83 last month, is
being remembered.
At the time of his passing, Mick had
served more than 50 years with the
Ashburton Lions Club, given more than six
decades of volunteering to the Society of
St Vincent De Paul, was president of the
Mid Canterbury Rugby Union, alife
member of the union, and life member of
the Celtic Rugby Club.
Originally from Southland, Mick had
called Ashburton home since moving here
aged 11. He attended St Joseph’s School
for about two years before heading off to
secondaryschool at St Bede’s College in
Christchurch.
He was afounding member of the St
Vinnie’s Ashburton Conference, at the age
of 18. He had some years away from the
organisation to focus on raising afamily,
running abusiness and sport, but
remained connected and later resumed
active membership.
In recent years, Mick was the Ashburton
Conference president, and was midway
through aterm as area president for Mid­
South Canterburywhen he died.
Mick was aCatholic, whose faith was
important to him since childhood. He
seldom missed mass on Sunday, and was a
strong supporter of the Tinwald church
community advocating for retaining the
mass centre in Tinwald. He served for
many years until the time of his death as a
eucharistic minister.
Mick worked at Fairton freezing works,
followed by Fortex during the day and in
the evening ran Hanham Concrete
following on from his father.
Today the business is in the hands of a
third generation of Hanhams, as Mick’s
son Michael took it over in 2009.
Mick at one time was the owner of
Ashburton Bus and Coach Service, having
bought asmall business and developed it.
The runs included school and tourist trips.
One such trip involved getting alarge bus
up Mt Cheeseman, including the need on
some corners to do three point turns. It is
understood some of the Australian school
boys on the bus decided they would walk
back down.
He also owned ataxi company and was
the main driver.
His real passion was to be afarmer.
Mick and wife, Diane, while not being able
to purchase afarm did buy land between
the bridges over the Rangitata River and
DEDICATED: Mick Hanham coached the
Celtic sixth grade team in 1960. He is
standing on the right. Inset ­Mick with
one of his 17 grandchildren, Georgia
Hanham.
at Staveley which they later sold. The
Rangitata site was Mick’s happy place, a
place of pride and joy for him as he drove
abulldozer or tractor working the land,
clearing it of gorse to runsheep or cattle
on.
In fact, Mick would try his hand at most
things, though technology wasn’t really his
friend and he avoided using acomputer
whenever he could.
Mick was invited to join Lions when his
rugby playing days ended. He went from
being the youngest member to its longest
serving member. He was involved with
many of the club’s big projects, such as
cleaning up the old town clock prior to its
installation at Baring Square, developing
the Mt Hutt access road and conducting
field tests for the proposed Lake Hood.
He held avariety of positions within the
club, including president for two terms.
He attended many Lions conventions and
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organisation he enjoyed the social side.
His involvement with Mid Canterbury
Rugby began 61 years ago when he
emerged as afast and strong number 8,
who excelled in lineouts during his eight
years playing for them.
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He also dedicated his time and talent to
other sports. He did alot behind the
scenes when aboxing club was operating
from the grounds at Celtic as well as the
squash section. He served as president of
the Tinwald Tennis Club. His greatest
achievement in tennis was to win two gala
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RURAL LIFE
Courier, July 25, 2024
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Mid Canty contenders in arable awards
Six Mid Canterbury farmers
showcasing farming practices
ranging from environmental
action to innovation
experimenting have been
named finalists in the
Federated Farmers 2024
Arable Awards.
Mark Shera, of Parkfields
Farm, Ashburton, is afinalistin
the Maize Grower of the Year;
John McCaw of McCaw Farming
Ltd, Methven; and Tim and
James Robinson, of Robinson
Farming Partnership, Methven
(Seed Grower of the Year); Angus
McKenzie, of Wairuna Farm Ltd,
Ashburton (Positive
Environmental Impact Award);
Brent Austin, of Austin Farming
Ltd, Ashburton (Innovation
Award); and Liquid Injection
Arable Growth Group, Ashburton
(Working Together Award).
Feds arable chair and event
spokesperson David Birkett said
the awards were about
celebrating all the good in the
arable sector ­the innovation,
commitment and achievements
among the best.
‘‘It hasn’t beenaneasy season
for arable farmers, with rising
costs and variable returns,soit’s
great to see astrong crop of highcalibre
award entries this year.’’
Birkett said the positive
environmental impact award and
innovation award were
particularly significant.
‘‘They’re all people helping us
FINALIST: Angus McKenzie,inset and above left, hosting an Arable
Ys farm visit, isamong the Mid Canterbury finalists in the
Federated Farmers 2024 Arable Awards.
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to create astronger and more
sustainable arable sector,’’ he
said,ofthe two categories.
Angus McKenzie was one such
finalist who judges described as
an articulate advocate for
showing that environmental
action on afarm doesn’t have to
be afinancial drain. McKenzie is
up against Feilding’s Tim Gorton
and Waikato’s Daniel Finlayson.
Brent Austin, is up against
Anna Gillum and Dr Soonie Chng
as innovation award finalists.
Austin, who farms near
Ashburton and is involved with
three Foundationfor Arable
Research (FAR) Grower Leading
Change groups, often hosts onfarm
demonstrations.
He’s been aleader in
experimenting with nitrogenfixing
fababeans to see how
much nitrogen these provide
following cereal crops.
Three finalists have been
selected in each of the seed,
maize and wheat grower of the
year categories.
The winner of one of those
titles will also be named as
arable grower of the year,
sponsored by Federated
Farmers.
Agronomist of the Year
finalists include Nicola Pace, of
RAGT New Zealand, who among
other achievements was involved
with the Mount Hutt College
agricultural programme,
mentoring young people keen to
get into the sector.
FAR general manager
business operations Ivan Lawrie,
who convened the judging
panels, said acore ethos of the
foundation was co­operation and
striving together for excellence.
‘‘That ethos is highlighted by
the three working together award
finalists,’’ he said.
Finalists in that category
included the Liquid Injection
Arable Growth Group, which has
shared knowledge gained on
biological products and nonstandardseed
treatments.
Lawrie said there was an
elevated awareness of
environmental impacts shown by
finalists across all award
categories.
‘‘Managing that impact has
been paramount to everyone ­
and that’s really encouraging,’’
he said.
The awards evening is on
August 15 at the Airforce
Museum of NZ, Wigram,
Christchurch.
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Passionate,future­focused
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director positions and one
directors’ remuneration
committee member position.
DairyNZchair Jim van der
Poel said farmer­elected
directors with previous
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experience brought diverse
experience and insights to the
board table.
“It is an exciting time to be
involved with DairyNZ, as our
new strategy sharpens our
focus on the future, to better
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oursector,” he said.
“New directors will connect
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Ideal candidates would
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Good networks, strong
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experience.
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staff arepassionate about the
sector and progressing the new
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interest to apply,” van der Poel
said.
All farmerspaying alevy on
milksolids to DairyNZ were
eligible to stand and
candidates must be nominated
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Candidate nominations for
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received by noon on August 9
with any election to take place
during September and October,
with the successful candidates
announced at DairyNZ’s
annual general meeting on
October 22.
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dairynz.co.nz/agm or contact
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The Church ofthe Holy Innocents at Mount Peel Station. PHOTO: Churches of NZ In the foreground, aheadstone in the church’s graveyard awaiting written tribute. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson
Grave sleuths’ job nears completion
John Acland isonthe final leg of aquest to
ensure everyone buried in the Church of the
Holy Innocentsgraveyard is acknowledged with
dedicated plaques. The church, part ofthe
Anglican Parish of Geraldine, is within the
grounds ofhis family’s Mount Peel Station
property.
In an update of church records, he andformer
Mount Peel resident Jan have identified nine
occupants ofgraves without plaques: William
JBooth, George Harley Davies, Christine
Hammond,Charles Hammond,RuthJenkins,
Robert Jenkins, Eleanor McMaster, Hugh
McMaster,and AdelinaAgnes Rae. John invites
their families topay written tribute. In2021,
GNews reported the dedication ofplaques for
four descendantsofAlexander (Sandy)McLeod.
Burialshavetaken placeatMount Peel since
1864, but while some graves’ markings were
clear, others hadaplainstone only,and some
had nomarking at all. The Holy Innocents’
burial book,heldatMount Peel Station, is the
only complete record of people laid to rest in
the graveyard and was the starting point for
John andJan’s sleuthing.
Their work follows steps taken by John’s
father, Jack, to ensure each grave atleast had
aheadstone. John says, “He put Mt Somers
limestoneblocksonthe fully unmarked graves.”
The blocks have flat surfaces ready to receive
plaques. They’reremnantsofstone broughtto
MountPeel foruse in thequoinsand finishings
of thechurch, whichopenedin1869.
Alongsideworking outwhich graveoccupants
arewithout plaques, Janhas broughtclarity to
theHolyInnocentsrecords.“Iredrewthe grave
plan,and startedmakingsurethatthe graves’
siteswereclear,and making arecordfor people
whocomeuptolook,sotheycan findthe graves.”
Contact John Acland on03693 9931. The
Church of theHolyInnocentsisatMount Peel
Stationonapublic road running offRangitātā
Gorge Road.Tolearn more aboutHolyInnocents,
visitheritage.org.nz. JAN FINLAYSON

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 25 HŌNGONGOI 2024
EDITORIAL
NewZealand’sfirst shops were trading
posts. From the 1830s traderssold goods
to whalers through outposts at places like
Kororāreka (later called Russell) in the
BayofIslands. Theysold American
tobacco,Irish butter, English cheeses and
ales, Jamaican rum, saltfromLiverpool,
sugar from Mauritius, calicoand cloth by
the yard,cross cut saws, spades, tents,
tea, rice, blankets, cutlery, flour,soap,
ironmongery, even two- and six-roomed
homes. This viewofearly Auckland looks
south-east from SmalesPoint, showing
Commercial Bay and Shortland Street
(the thoroughfarebetween the buildings).
Most of the buildings were trading posts,
houses and small shops.(teara.govt.nz)
In her follow-up to last week’s “Support
local, shop local” Facebook post,Tievoli’s
Michelle Baker says, “I want to say ahuge
thankyou to everyone that read my post
aweek ago,liked it,commentedonitand
shared it. …
“My goal was simply to get people
thinking about what we haveinour lovely
little towns, the impactofpeople’sbuying
decisions, and what we stand to lose if
we become complacent and don’t
support/shop local. So manygreat points
have been raised, especially about the
contributionthat local businessesmake
to their communities. ... Even when it’s
tough …small businesses still try todig
deep into their pockets to donate and
sponsor.
“None of us has to do ahuge amount,
butifweall do something and help spread
the message collectively,Ibelieve wecan
make adifference.”
This conversation is timely. Local
marketing specialist QuyênTrần, whohas
been working onbringing Geraldine
businesses together,shares her response
(this page). GNews,too,could benefitfrom
more local support. These days, more
often than not,wedonot meet ourweekly
advertisingtarget.This can’tgoonforever.
Igot out my calculator the other day -
if every business in Geraldine that does
not already advertise with us were to
supportusbyplacing just one$99 ad per
month, itwould make all the difference
forthe continued success of this publication.
xoxo FI
Small businesses
arethe backbone
of oureconomy and
the cornerstone
of ourcommunities.
Quyên Trần is amarketing specialist with years of experienceinbrand strategy and digital marketing in Vietnam and Australia.Now,calling Geraldine
homewithher young family,she is all abouthelping local businesses achieve resultsthrough effectivebrand messages. Quyên says,“My goal is to save
you timesoyou canfocus on what’sreally important -bingingNetflixorwriting the next sales forecast -your choice. ” PHOTO:FiMcCafferty
“We’ve got something special here”
QUYÊNTRANwritesinresponsetolastweek’s
guest editorialbyMichelle Baker:
Icouldn’t agreemorewithlastweek’s feature
in GNews aboutthe challenges ourlocal shops
face. Assomeone who’s made Geraldine my
home for the past three years and brings a
marketingbackgroundtothe table, it’s atopic
close to my heart. It’s something I’ve been
passionately working on -bringing Geraldine
businesses together toshowcase their unique
productsand charm. We have to do something
rather than waitingand hoping forthe best.
Justthe otherday,Iwasthinkingabouthow
lucky we are tohave such hidden gems inour
town. Take Café Verde, for example. Doyou
knowtheir chef hasworkedinMichelin-starred
restaurants around the world? OrThe Royal
India, serving upwhat many claim is the best
curry in theSouth Island,not to mentiontheir
impressive whiskey collection. And for book
lovers, Page andPostBooksellersisatreasure
trove. Green thumbs, have you checked out
Geraldine Garden Centre lately?They’re constantly
updating their stock with rare plants you’d be
hard-pressedtofindelsewhere.
Now, let’stalkabout theelephantinthe room
-onlinegiantslikeTemu. They have theirmarket,
sure,but there’sstill plenty of demand forour
local boutiqueshops.Theirtargetmarketisvery
different from ours.The keyisgetting impactful
messagesout therethattruly convertand bring
people to town or ouronlinestores.
Here’s whereitgetsexciting-collaboration
between businesses, especially local ones, is
vital. Not only does it bring awareness across
platforms and spread todifferent customer
bases,but it also unifiestheimage of ourtown.
Imagineifwecreated boutique toursshowcasing
our localtreasures or collaborated on irresistible
offers that highlight our unique experiences.
By workingtogether, we couldcraft compelling
stories andpackagesthatset us apart.It’sabout
creatingexperiences andvalue that online giants
simply can’tmatch.
Buthere’sthe thing-themessageswesend
out have tobeconcise and able toconvert.
In today’s world, attention spans are short.
We need to grab people’s interest quickly and
give them areason tochoose usover the
convenience of online shopping. It’s about
highlighting what makesusspecial -the personal
touch, theuniqueproducts, thecommunity feel
youcan’t getfromascreen.
Andlet’s notforgetabout ouronlinepresence.
Whileweloveseeingfriendlyfaces in ourshops,
having astrong digital footprint iscrucial.
It helpsusreach potentialvisitorsbeforethey
even plan their trip and keeps usconnected
with customerslongafterthey’ve left town.
This feature inour paper isagreat start in
spreading the word. Now, let’s take it further.
What if we were to poolour resourcesfor ajoint
marketing campaign? Or create aGeraldine
loyaltyprogramthatencouragespeopletoexplore
all our local businesses? The possibilities are
endlesswhenweput ourheads together.
Ibelieve that by workingtogethercollectively,
we canensureGeraldine notjustsurvives, but
thrives. We’ve got something special here -
acharm youcan’t find just anywhere. It’s time
for ustoshout it from the rooftops and show
everyone what Geraldinehas to offer.
So, what doyou say, Geraldine? Shall we
make it happen? IknowI’m ready, whoelse?
You can call me on 022 653 8322 or email
hi@qtwrites.com. QUYÊN TRẦN
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Riddells Reserve’s Hislop Street entrance: pines for harvest to the left; source of future native plantings to the right.
PHOTO: Jan Finlayson
Riddells Reserve closes for pine harvest
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Riddells Reserve’sradiata pineswillbeharvested
from early August, marking the start ofa
transformation forboth Riddells andneighbouring
Pekapeka Gully.
With the Pekapeka pines set for harvest
around the end of 2024 and Douglas firs in
Riddells to be felledinanother five to sixyears,
bothTimaruDistrictCouncil-owned land blocks
are ontrack for native restoration, says Bill
Steans, the council’s parks and recreation
manager.
“It’s anatural progression. Wewon’t be
planting commercial forestry there again; it’ll
converttopermanent native planting,” Bill says,
adding that the fire risk will decrease. Where
thelandhas native plants -and theirseeds-in
theunderstorey,nativecover will return on its
own. He says,“It’llbetidiedup. We’lldosome
native revegetation in parts; in otherparts,we’ll
letthe nativesself-regenerate.”
Linkingwiththe biodiversity andlandscape
of the adjacent Talbot Forest, hesays, “The
[purchased]plantswillbelikethose in Talbot
Forest Scenic Reserve, and they’ll be locally
sourcedand grown. Themoney we receive[from
thecommercialtreecrop] will contribute to the
revegetation.”
The main recreational trails will becleared
andrestoredafter thetrees areharvested,and
Bill says, “We’ll leave an area in Riddells for
thosewho want to create abikepark.”
Riddells Reservewillbeclosed forthe pine
harvestfor up to amonth from approximately
5August, weatherdependent,withlogsremoved
viaHislopStreet.Detailedpublicnotification
will be atRiddells entry points and on the
Timaru District Council’smedia channels.
JAN FINLAYSON
OUT AND ABOUT
Skin and Bone pack the Academy
An audience ofaround 70 packed the
Academytoenjoythe Dunedin five-piece
band Skin and Bone in their Cowboy
Lounge tour’s eleventh and penultimate
concert.
Playing western swing, with nods to
jazz, folk,rag-time, and klezmer,the group
found awarm response in an audience
that included many musicians.
Multi-instrumentalist Michael O’Reilly
says, “It wasatreat to see suchseasoned
musicians in performance.”
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UPDATE
Faith Shaw with trophies wonatthe recent Christchurch DanceCompetitions. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson
Faith dances towards her dream
Aswintryconditionscontinueforyou,
Iamoutofthecountryenjoyingtimewith
myson,Oliver.Tokeepyoufrombeingleft
withoutawordfromme,here’ssomething
Ipreparedinadvanceofmytrip.
You may recall that last month,
Ithoughtweshouldstartaconversation
aboutsculptures.So,continuingwith
thattopic,let’sexplorehowartaffects
us,whatemotionscometothesurface,
and[havea]discussionaroundapiece
ofsculptureandwhatit’sallabout.
Hereistheresultofmyinitialinternet
search: “Studies have shown that
engagingwithartcanstimulateareas
ofthebrainassociatedwithemotion,
memory, and cognition, leading to
heightened levels of creativity,
introspection,andintrospectivethinking.”
(eclecticgallery.co.uk; 06.04.24) The
interestingthingaboutthatisthatit
appliestoeveryoneregardlessofage.
AsweworktowardsbringinghighqualityarttotheGeraldineSculpture
Trail,theselectionprocessbeginswith
theArtAdvisoryGroup.Theycollectively
make a recommendation to the
GovernanceTeam,which,alongwiththe
landscapearchitect,makesthefinal
decisions. Thisrobustprocessensuresa
goodoutcome.
Thefollowingaremoreimagesfor
you.Onceagain,theyarenotnecessarily
whatwearefocusingon;theyarejust
randompiecesforyoutoengagewith
andreflecton.Iwillbehomeinmid-
Augustintimeforthenextcolumn.Let’s
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Thankyou. ROSIE IN THELOOP
FaithShawand herfamilywould liketosincerely
thankthe Geraldinecommunity fortheir support,
which has allowed her to commence full-time
ballettrainingin Christchurch.
Hermother, Louise Shaw, says,“Faithworked
hard during her first term at Counterpointe,
taking classesintechnique,strengthening, and
musicality. She has also learned two classical
variations to performatSydney’sinternational
YouthAmerica GrandPrixballetcompetition.”
Afteratransition term of four days aweek,
Faith now begins awhole week’s programme,
Monday to Friday,returning home to Geraldine
on Saturdaystoattend herusual classes.
Over theschool holidays,Faith attended the
BritishBalletOrganisationDance Days conference,
whereshe waspresented theaward forAdvanced
2Ballet. She also took part in theChristchurch
Dance Competitions, where she received first
placetrophiesfor Neoclassical, Self-Choreography
and Demi-Character; additional trophies for
Most Promising Ballet Dancer, Artistry and
Choreography and second place for Classical
Variations. The judge also put Faith into the
Champion of Champions contest -the top ten
favourite dances ofthe judge from across the
competition-whereshe came thirdplace dancing
herown contemporary choreography.
Earlierinthe term,Faith competed in Oamaru,
whereshe gained anominationwhich puts her
forward tocompete in the National Young
Performer ofthe Year Award inPalmerston
North, as well as trophies for Most Promising
Ballerina andMostPointsinBallet.
This term in Christchurch,Faith will commence
concentrated training forcompetitionsinAustralia
and New Zealand inSeptember/October and
final preparation for her exam. Louise says,
“Highlights for Faith thus far have included
seeing her technique improve, especially in
multiple pirouettes and in grand jetes, being
takenunder thewingofthe talented andsupportive
Counterpointe staff, and learning the new
variations of Odile from Swan Lake andHebe
from TheAwakening of Flora.
“Fundraising efforts will continue asFaith
pursues her dream todance in Europe in the
not-too-distant future. She feels very much
encouraged and supported by the love and
generosity received from Geraldineand hopes
to do us allproud.” FI MCCAFFERTY
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Gumboot,Jeff Thompson; Sir John Plimmer,
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BERNIE HANSON |JULY 2024
This month’s Geraldine Gem’s community
involvement spans more than 70years,
and he is still as active inour community
as ever
In his earlier years, Bernie Hansen was
avolunteer driver for StJohns and was
integral in helping retain the service for
ourcommunity. Getting callouts throughout
the night, itwas arole he really enjoyed
for around 20 years.
A significant amount of Bernie’s
community efforts have centred around
the Ōrari Coronation Hall, where hehas
held therolesofsecretary (30 years),treasurer
(26 years) and custodian for the last 16
years. Bernie always makes sure the hall
is clean and ready for people to use -and
is aware ofthe importance ofthe hall in
providing away forour community to stay
connected.
Bernie has been an active member of
thelocal Rock’n’ Roll group forthe last 15
years or so and the Old Time Dancing Group,
both of whichuse the hall. The Forwardin
Faith church also appreciate the hall’s
facilities and Bernie’sassistancewiththeir
church activities.
Bernie is also akey member of theSouth
Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre.
We did well to catchhim to acknowledge
his community efforts, as soon after
becoming aGeraldine Gem,hewas whizzing
up to Ashburton tojoin the Rock ’n’ Roll
group up there.
Bernie-wethank youfor your countless
yearsofcommunity service. Youare atrue
inspiration and an absoluteGeraldine Gem!
INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES -WELCOME TO GNEWS COMMUNITY
ThisisyourFREEspace to tell us aboutstuff you’re doing-fundraisers, free community events,
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AUGUST 2 024
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
ALZHEIMERS CARERS SUPPORT Wednesday 21 August
1.30pm in the Geraldine Library. 17July. Phone Airini,
03687 7583.
ALZHEIMERS SOCIAL SUPPORT Tuesday 6Augustand Tuesday
20 August, 10.30am, Mundell’sCafé.Phone Airini,03687 7583.
ARCHERY CLUB Ōrari Racecourse every Sunday. Coaching
11am;club members 1pm. Contact Paul Wulff027 7115564.
ART GROUP Are you interested in being part of an ArtGroup in
Geraldine? If so, please contact Johanne 021 784 031 or
johanne49@me.com.
BLACKBOARD CONCERT Friday 30August, 7.15pm. $5 at door,
local performersatThe Academy. Phone Rhys 021 462 260.
BOOKS ON THE BRAIN CLUB Monday 26 August, 2.30pm,
Geraldine Library.Phone Liz 03 693 9336.
BRIDGE CLUB Mondays 7pm Geraldine CommunityResource
Centre, Wednesdays 1pm at RSA and Thursdays 7pm at Bowling
Club. PhoneLeslie 03 693 9801.
CAFÉ KNITTERS EveryTuesday 10am-12pm at Mundell’sCafé
and Tuesday 2July 7-9pm, Village Inn. PhoneMary 027 427 0815.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR Tuesdays, 3.15pm –4pm.Phone Charlotte
Talbot, 021 151 3301.
COMMUNITY CHOIR (Adults) Thursdays 7.30pm, at TheAcademy.
Phone Elaine, 027434 8049.
COMMUNITY GARDEN Tuesday 4pm-5.30pm and Thursday
10am-12pm. All welcome. Phone Tim021 204 4951.
COMMUNITY VEHICLE to Timaru, departs fromthe carpark outside
Mundell’sCafe Tuesdays 9.30am, returns 2pm. Phone 03 693 1007.
CRAFT CREATORS Fridays 9.30am-12pm, StAndrews Hall.
$2entry to cover morning tea.
CRAFT MARKET Saturday &Sunday 9am-3pm,Cox Street.
CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Monday10am- 3pm,Vintage Car&
Machinery Museum. PhoneAlison 03 6922777 orAnne 03 693 9958.
CROQUET Wednesdays &Sundays 10am, Geraldine Domain
(Huffey St). New members and casual visitors. Phone Sue 027 630
3990 or Peter 021 288 8303 for moreinformation.
DENFIELD GOLFCLUB Men Saturday and Wednesday 12pm,
WomenTuesday 10am andSaturday12pm. Mixed competitions
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12.30pm start. Visitors welcome.
Contact Chris, 027842 2332.
FINDING OUR VOICES -DRAMA Tuesdaysfrom 12pm at the
AcademyPhone Rhys 021 4622620.
FLORAL ARTGROUP Monday 12 August, 7.15pm at RSAHall.
Topic is ‘Entwined’. Contact Annette anbwaller@xtra.co.nz or
Gislande gislindefolkerts@gmail.com.
FOURPEAKS SEIDO KARATE general classesTuesday6pm,
Thursday 5pm &Friday 6pm, beginners’ class Thursday 6pm.
Phone Gisell021 0228 7049.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB Third Monday of month, 10am at Geraldine
Bowling Club. Ph MarieEricksen 03 6938943.
FRIENDS OF GERALDINE all welcome. ContactsAngus
027 449 4410 or Faye 03 6938744.
FUNERGY FITNESS classes Wednesdays 6.30pm, Geraldine
Primary School Hall. Phone Lynda 021 264 4400.
GERALDINE COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING Next meeting
Wednesday 21August, 6.30m. ,Geraldine Service Centre, adjacent
to the library.Open to thepublic.
GERALDINE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 10am-3pm Monday-
Saturday,12.30pm-3pm Sunday.
GRANDE VUEGOLF CLUB mixedgolf Sunday 12.30pm, women’s
golf Wednesday 9.30am.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE for certifyingdocuments,
Saturdays 10am-12pm Geraldine Library.Phone Ross027 222 8434.
KEEP ACTIVE EXERCISE CLASSES Mondays 9.30am,10.15am
and 11am. FunctionRoomatWaihiLodge. Phone 027 491 9954.
KNITTING &CROCHETING GROUP Friday 9.30am atGeraldine
Library.Beginners welcome. Phone 03 6939336.
LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB Monday 19August, 10am at Geraldine
Bowling Club. Phone Beth 03 6938958.
LINEDANCING Pleasant Valley Hall Indoor Sports. Wednesdays
10am-12noon, PleasantValleyHall. Call Gill Harbrow027 4423532.
MATES 4MATES EveryWednesday,7pm-8.30pm at theAcademy.
Free, all welcome. Contact Axel 022 094 1579
MEN’S FRIENDSHIP CLUB Tuesday 7August, 10am at RSA
Rooms. Phone Alan 03 6939488.
MEN’S SHED TRUST Thursday 10am-2pm, Saturday 10am-
12pm at 117 Talbot Street. Newmembers welcome.Phone John
027681 5244.
MORRISDANCING Tuesdays, 5.30pmatAcademy.PhoneAnne
03 6938726.
NEWCOMERS ‘24 Every 2nd Monday of the month, 10am at
Mundells Café. Everyone welcome. Phone Susanne 027 272 4007.
PATCHWORK GROUPS Tuesdays 7pm, phoneMaureen 03 693
8328 and Thursdays 10am-3pm, phone Kathleen 03 693 9581.
Public holidays excluded.
PETANQUE Tuesdays 10.15am summer and 1pm winter at Geraldine
BowlingClub. Phone Gill 03 6937231.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Wednesday 10 July,7.30pm, StAndrews
Hall, Wilson Street. Phone Donna 021 027 56332 or Heather
027 2805255.
PLEASANT VALLEY HALL INDOOR BOWLS Wednesdays
7pm-8.30pm,Phone Bruce027 7494276.
PLEASANT VALLEY PLAYGROUP Monday 9.30am-12pm, Old
School,PleasantValley.Phone Sheree 022171 4562.
PLUNKET NURSE in Geraldine, Wednesdays. Phone Jill
027 2589725 for appointments.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME &CRAFT Wednesdays, 10.30am
at Geraldine Library.Phone 03 6939336 forinformation.
QIGONG Saturdays, 11am, upstairsatthe GeraldineBowling Club
Phone Ingrid 022161 7389.
RED CROSSSHOP Tuesday &Thursday 10am-3pm andSaturday
10am-12pm.
ROCK’N’ROLL CLUB Thursdays, 7.30pm at RSARooms. Phone
Lynda 03 6938652.
ROSIE’S RECYCLED CLOTHING Closed for renovations.
SENIORCARE FRIENDSHIP MORNING TEA Friday 26 July,
10am at SeniorCare Function Centre, Waihi Lodge. (Nocharge).
Phone Marg 03 6939521.
SENIORCARE MOVE &MINGLE Tuesdays,10am at SeniorCare
Function Centre, Waihi Lodge.Phone Marg 03 693 9521.
SQUASH CLUB Thursday nights from 6.30pm, 144 Talbot Street.
Contact Toby,027 3031033.
STJOHN YOUTH CADETS meetTuesday’s 6.15pm-7.30pm, St John
Station, Talbot Street. Term time only.ContactRaewyn 027 681 5234.
TAICHI CHUAN Chen Style Saturday 9am, QIGONG Saturday
11am,Geraldine Bowling Club. Phone Tim021 141 9142.
TOYLIBRARY Tuesday 10.30am–12pm, Saturday 9am-10.30am,
117 Talbot Street (behindScout Den). geraldinetoylibrary@gmail.com.
U3A Members will be advised directly of upcomingmeetings and
speakers. ContactSecretary Bronny Chapman 03 693 7440.
UKULELE JAM Tuesdays, 7.30pm at RSArooms.Phone Margaretha
027 648 4004.
WALK IN WARDROBE FirstSaturday Month10am-12pm at the
Lodge Theatre. Enquiries PhoneSharon 027 224 3673.
WOODBURYLIBRARY open to public, 11am to 2pm.All welcome.
(Toviewhistory room,contactJoanne, 03 692 2866)
YOGA WITH LEIGH Monday 7pm at Geraldine Primary School
Hall. Phone 021 105 0750.
ZUMBA® Tuesday 10am at RSARooms. Phone Gisell on
021 0228 7049.
CHURCH SERVICES
ANGLICAN PARISH 9am Service: 1st Sunday St Thomas’,
Woodbury; 2nd &4th Sunday St Stephen’s, Peel Forest;
3rd Sunday St Anne’s, Pleasant Valley. 10.30am Service: Every
Sunday St Mary’s, Geraldine. Visit geraldineanglicans.com,
Anglican ParishofGeraldine on Facebook or call03693 8380.
CATHOLIC MASS Sundays, 9am Church ofthe Immaculate
Conception, Peel Street. Phone03615 7527for details.
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH 10 Cox Street, call 03693 9503 for
Sundayservice times.
INVITATION TO LISTEN TO THE WORD OFGOD, Sundays 4.30-
5.30pm, Geraldine High School Hall. Queries 027 423 9876
(permanent until further notice).
To list an event or activity in the next CommunityDiary
phonethe Geraldine ResourceCentreon03693 7001
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38 Ashburton
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Courier, July 25, 2024
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Battalion members’ homecoming
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Memories of serving together flooded back
for former members of the New Zealand
Army’s Burnham­based 2nd/1st Battalion
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment as
they gathered to mark the formation of the
battalion 50 years ago this month.
Among those recalling the good times,
and challenges, were several men from
Ashburton, including Jim Henderson and
Bruce Blackburn.
Aged 55 and 67 respectively, the pair were
members of the battalion for more than two
decades. Henderson served from 1987 to
2010 and Blackburn from 1975 to 1995 .
Henderson said from the momenthe
arrived until celebrations finished he
smiled, laughed, talked, hugged, hongied,
and shook hands.
‘‘It was the most awesome thing Ihave
doneinyears, Icaught up with people Ihad
not seen in some cases for 35 years. I
laughed so much at one stage Iwas getting
cramp in my rib cartilage. It lifted my
wairua and gave me something Iwas
missing from my life,’’ Henderson said.
Blackburn said it was amazing to catchup
with guys he hadn’t seen for 40 years. Within
10 minutes it was like they had never been
apart.
‘‘It was awesome attending the charter
parade, the visit to Burnham on Saturday
along with the dinner, the memories
certainly flowed,’’ he said.
The celebrations were held Matariki
weekend, before the anniversary of the
battalion, which formed on July 1, 1974. It
began on the Friday, with acharter parade
throughthe Christchurch city centre.
The parade attracted alarge crowd of not
only former unit members, family and
friends, but also members of the public, who
GOOD TIMES: The 2nd/1st
Battalion of the New Zealand
Army celebratedits 50th
anniversary with aparade in
Christchurch. Insets ­former
Ashburtonian Bruce
Blackburn and wife Denise
with the Battalion Colours,
and brothers­in­arms
Ashburton’s Jim Henderson
(left) with afellow former
battalion memberMatiu
Andrews at the anniversary
dinner.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
clapped and shouted out as the march
passed by.
‘‘It was humbling to have people show
their appreciation to the Battalion,’’
Blackburn said.
With swords drawn, bayonets fixed and
regimental colours fluttering, the New
Zealand Army Band led the 250­strong New
Zealand Army formation from Burnham
and former battalion members in the
parade. As is tradition the New Zealand
Policechallenged members of the parade
before inspection, and the historical
charter document to acknowledge the
strong relationship between the battalion
and the city was read.
On the Saturday, more than 500 former
battalion members were ‘‘welcomed home’’
to Burnham. Atime capsule laid while
Henderson was with the Battalion 25 years
ago was opened. It contained items such as
port, army pamphlets, maps, webbing, army
pack, ration pack and boots. Another
capsule was put down to be opened at the
75th anniversary.
The 2nd/1st Battalion has been among the
first to respond to incidents and disasters in
Christchurch and the wider South Island,
such as the 2011 Christchurch earthquake
and the Covid­19 pandemic.
OUT AND ABOUT
JULY 27
Mid Canterbury senior women’s
club final between Ashburton Celtic
Sea Snakes and Rakaia/Methven
Combined at the Ashburton
Showgrounds oval at 11am.
JULY 28
Men’s netball returns to the EA
Networks Centre at 1pm. Mid
Canterbury Netball have organised
two sessions; the second on
August 4. No cost, all abilities
welcome.
AUGUST 3
Cardiac Kids Club Mid and South
Canterbury are holding afree
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Workshop, 8am to 3.30pm, in West
End Hall on Maltby Ave, Timaru.
Contact cardiackidsclub@gmail.
com for more information.
Concerned Rate Payers
Canterbury Region is holding a
meeting Rates &Council Debts
Just Keep Rising -SoWhat is
Really Going On public meeting in
Ashburton, one of three around the
region. It will be 6.30pm at the
Senior Centre, Cameron St. See
the group’s Facebook page, or
email challengingcouncils@icloud.
com for more information.
AUGUST 4
Ashburton Silver Band’s Winter
Warmup concert at 2pm at the
Ashburton Event Centre, featuring
avariety of Mid Canterbury talent.
Tickets $20 fees apply.
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Allenton 23 Saunders Road
Renovations complete
This charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence has been meticulously renovated over the past four years, offering a
perfect blend of modern comfortand appeal. Inside you’ll find the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. The modern
kitchenispractical, while theliving area, warmedbyaheat pump, provides acosyspace to relax and entertain. Abuilt-in
laundry space provides extra storage and ensureshousehold chorescan be completed with ease. The home's
comprehensive renovations include abrand-new roof, updated insulation, double glazing, an updated bathroom, new
laundry, updated flooring,fresh paint inside and out, and new carpet in the bedrooms. Thelandscaping has been
thoughtfully designed and includesaprivate space for outdoor entertaining. Outside, you'll find agarden shed for additional
storage and off-street parking, adding to theconvenience of this property. Contact Emily today for more information.
429 sqm 2 1 1
For Sale by DeadlinePrivate Treaty (unless sold prior)
12pm, Fri 9Aug 2024
201 West Street, Ashburton
View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
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OPEN HOME
Allenton 14 Hefford Place
754 sqm 3 1 1 2
For SalebyDeadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 26 Jul2024
201 West Street, Ashburton
View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 2224596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz
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Cosy cul-de-sac living
This permanent material three-bedroom, one-bathroom homeissituated in aquiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Allenton.
Positioned on agenerous 754sqm (more or less) section, thishomeisideal forfirst-timebuyers, savvy investors or
those wanting to downsize. Allthree bedrooms comewithbuilt-in wardrobes, providing amplestorage space. Enjoy
the recently updated kitchen,designed with functionality in mind. Aheatpumpwarms and cools the home, ensuring
year round comfort no matter theseason. Benefit fromadedicated laundry space, makinghousehold chores more
organized and efficient. Contact Emily or Raytoday formoreinformation.
bayleys.co.nz/5524547
OPEN HOME
Netherby 11 Porter Street
759 sqm 3 1 1 1
For SalebyDeadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 26 Jul2024
201 West Street, Ashburton
View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
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First home opportunity
Situated on aquiet street in the heart of Netherby,thischarming three-bedroom,one-bathroom brickhomeisthe
perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Step inside to discover an inviting open-plan kitchen, living, anddining
area. The kitchen, updated approximately ten years ago, is equipped withmodern appliances and ample counter
space, making it ajoy to cook andentertain. The cosy living space is perfect forfamilygatherings and relaxing
evenings. Located close to theNetherby shops, Ashburton Intermediate, and showgrounds, this home offers easy
access to all essential amenities and community activities. Contact Emilytoday formore information.
bayleys.co.nz/5524486
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Tinwald 18 Westview Drive
4,004 sqm
AskingPrice $290,000
View by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Westview section -vendor wantssold
Situated in aprime location, this4,004sqm (more or less) section offers the perfectopportunitytocreate your own
personal sanctuary.With plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the naturalsurroundings, this section is ideal for
those who valuepeace and tranquillity.Whether you're looking to build aspacious familyhome or lookingfor a
country aspect with the ease of town living, the possibilities are endless. The Westview subdivision is just minutes
away from all theamenities youneed. From shopping and diningtoentertainment and recreation,everythingyou
need is right at yourfingertips.Titlesare now issued, so whywait? Invest inyour future today withthis incredible
opportunity to own apiece of paradise in Tinwald'sWestviewsubdivision.
Boundary lines are indicative only
bayleys.co.nz/5524407
Alford Forest 276Alford Forest Cemetery Road
52.0163 ha
AskingPrice $1,920,000+GST (ifany)
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
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Farm starter
This traditional sheep and beef property offers apicturesque settinginthe Canterbury foothills withmagnificent
panoramic viewsofthe Southern Alps.
Subdivided into manageable paddocks, the land featuresexcellent natural shelter. Horse paddocksadd to the
property'sversatility.The property boasts numerous farmbuildings,including tack room, implement andhay sheds.
As well ascattle yards, covered sheep yards,and athree-stand shearing shedtoensure easy livestock management.
Thelocation and fullfarm infrastructure offers the opportunity to take the next step in your farming career or add on
to an existing operation. The versatile soils,climate,and rainfallare all strong attributes in this productivesmall
holding.
bayleys.co.nz/5524555
Ruapuna 1963 Ealing Montalto Road
232.8723 ha
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Primedairy support
After14dedicated years of ownership, our vendors arepreparing for their next move, leavingbehind alegacy of
substantial infrastructure development on this approximately 232 hectare property.Their effortshave seen the
implementation of irrigation systems, fencing upgradesand laneway constructionfor simple andefficient stock
management. Additionally,anew home was constructed in 2015,adding modern comfort.
Primarily utilised for dairy support, grazing winter cows,and R1 and R2 heifers year-round. Theself-sufficiency of the
farm is evident as allsupplements aregrownand retained on-farm, withbaleageand straw providedtograzing stock.
Theversatile soils support arotation of cereals and small seed production, plus addedopportunitiesfor trading stock
furtherdiversifying revenuestreams.
bayleys.co.nz/5524124
Rakaia 113 Pendarves RakaiaRoad
94.8758 ha
AskingPrice $4,150,000 +GST (ifany)
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Irrigated arableproperty
This approximately 94.8 hectareirrigated propertycomprises some of the mostversatile soils in Canterbury.Located
just off State Highway 1betweenRakaia and Chertsey in afavoured and renowned arable area.
Theirrigation waterissourced from the pressurisedBarrhill ChertseyIrrigation scheme andapplied via apivot that is
best suited to the shape of the property with efficient and effective coverage.
The straightforward nature of the property with the combination of water, diversesoils,location andsize all
contributetothe performance, makingitanideal farmstarter or an addition to alargeroperation.
Historicallythe property hasgrown cereals, peasand grass seed, withthe ability to finish lambsinthe winter months.
Opportunities suchasthiswithirrigation are seldom available.
bayleys.co.nz/5523634
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OPEN HOME
Methven 307 Waimarama Road
3.5602 ha 4 1 2 2
Asking Price $1,220,000
View 11-11.30am Sun 28Jul or by appointment
Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Location, land and lifestyle
Discover tranquility in this meticulously crafted 3.56-hectare (moreorless) lifestyle haven,just 5km from vibrant
Methven. Boasting stunning mountainviews, this2011-built residence offers four bedrooms, capturing sunlight
throughout the day. The open-plan living spaces, equipped withmodern amenities, lead to landscaped grounds for
seamless indoor/outdoor living. An 18 x9mhigh-stud shed with aworkshop andtwo open baysadds versatility for
tradesmen or DIY enthusiasts. Ideal for equestrian or agriculturalpursuits, the property features horse stand-offpad,
cattle yards, and reliable stock water systems. Seize the opportunity foraperfect blendoflifestyle, convenience, and
natural beauty.
bayleys.co.nz/5522977
OPEN HOME
Methven 37 South Belt
1,130 sqm 6 3 3 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 7Aug 2024
View Sun 3-3.45pm or by appointment
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Aversatile vision
With itsunmatched adaptability, this property is aprime candidate for buyers desiring adual-purpose design that
supports inter-generationalhouseholds, live-in-rent-out arrangements, or Airbnb aspirations. Originating in the
1970s, this distinctive two-in-one property includes afour-bedroom home,which hasserved as acomfortable
residence forthe vendors, alongside atwo-bedroom apartment thathas thrived as an Airbnb, accommodating
visitors enjoying the area's premier recreationalopportunities. Linked by alockabledouble door, this layout enables
side-by-side living while ensuring complete privacy, with each space having itsown power, water supply, separate
entrances, and distinct outdoor areas. Freshly updated with new paint and carpet, the larger four-bedroom layout
reveals an expansive open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining area enriched by astriking vaulted ceiling.
bayleys.co.nz/5524499
OPEN HOME
Methven 143 Hobbs Road
2,023 sqm 4 2 3 4
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 8Aug 2024
View Sun 12-12.30pm &Wed 5.30-6pm or by appointment
LivGorman 027 856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Spacious country retreat
This stunning two-storey family home perfectlyblends rustic charm with modernconvenience, nestled in aserene
rural setting across the road from the golf course and just minutes fromthe heart of Methven. An ideal country retreat,
this property offers both comfort and versatility. Step inside to discoverthe warmth andcharacter of exposed
wooden beams and intricate wooden wall panelling throughout.Thisspacious homefeatures four bedroomsand
three bathrooms. Half of the house can be separated to function as atwo-bedroom suite, completewith aliving room,
bathroom, and scullery. This unique setup is perfect foragrowing family, shared holidayhome,orhosting boarders.
The opportunities are endless. The master bedroom,located on the second floor,isatrue retreat with its walk-in
wardrobe, ensuite bathroom featuring adouble shower, and abalcony with views beyond belief.
bayleys.co.nz/5524564
Methven 15 Carr Street
959 sqm 3 1 1 4
Asking Price $450,000
View by appointment
LivGorman 027 856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Calling all developers and first homebuyers
Step back in time with this 1945-built character home, boasting three bedroomsand asingle bathroom.Nestled on a
generous 959sqm (more or less)section, amere 10-minute stroll fromMethven Village, it epitomises convenience
andclassic allure.For those who love to tinker, the propertyfeatures both asingle car garage at thefront and athreecar
garage at the back, providing ample space for parking,storage, and any DIYprojectsyou mayhave in mind.
Additionally, there is awoodshed and garden shed, ensuring plenty of room for all your outdoor essentials. With the
potential to subdivide (subject to land survey and council approval), thisproperty presents aunique opportunity for
developers looking to make theirmark in Methven's vibrant real estate scene. Alternatively, it offers an attainablefirst
home for those eager to put their stamp on aproperty and addvalue over time.
bayleys.co.nz/5524018
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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
TINWALD 63 George Street
Great Investment Opportunity!
Secure asteady investment with this charming red brick
home in Tinwald's westside, offering afixedtenancyuntil
February 2025 and aconsistent rental income of $450per
week. The property boasts open-planliving completewith
acompliant log fire and heat pump, spacious kitchen,
threebedrooms plus asingle garage withattached
workshop allonalow maintenancesection.
$429,000
VIEW
11.00-11.30am, Saturday 27 July
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
TINWALD 81ArchibaldStreet
Absolute Potential! 1012sqm Section
This property stands out with its vast potential. The
currentowner hasadded their own unique touches,
providing afoundationfor further enhancement and
customisation.Perfectfor investors and visionariesalike.
Spacioussection that is potentiallysubdividable, offering
multiple possibilities fordevelopment.
ENQUIRIES OVER $379,000
VIEW
10.00-10.30am, Saturday27July
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39798
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39932
ALLENTON 6Andrew Street
Hot Listing -Westside Allenton!
Super sunny and warm home. Well heatedwith option of
cosy log burner or heat pump forcomfort.Generousopen
plan living and awell appointedmodern kitchen.Internal
access from garage, fully fenced andprivate section with
ample off street parkingfor caravan,boat or extra vehicles
Urgent inspection recommended.
ENQUIRIES OVER $539,000
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
HAMPSTEAD 28 Oxford Street
Add to your Investment Portfolio!
This charming weatherboard home exudes timeless
appeal andcharacter.Thoughtfully updated interior with
open plan living with heatpump,three bedrooms,
separate bathroom, toilet andlaundry. Fully fenced mature
section with doublegarage.Great tenant in place paying
$440/week or fantastic1st Homehere! Quick action is
recommended as this one will notlast long.
ENQUIRIES OVER $395,000
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695
Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39828
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39893
ELGIN Lot 2-148 Wakanui Road
3305m2 Secluded Lifestyle Building Section
On offer is this 3305m2lifestyle block zonedRes Dwhich
presents an idyllic rurallifestyle while beingconveniently
close to the town centre of Ashburton.Nestled among
established lifestyle blocks, it boasts aserene rural outlook.
Well borewill be part of sale.
ENQUIRIES OVER $289,000
VIEW
By AppointmentOnly
Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695
Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180
MOUNT SOMERS 6Pattons Road
Unique Opportunities toBeHad in the Mount!
Lots 1-4 available to purchase in Mount Somers, ranging
from 1,721sqm –2,753sqm. Lot 1offersa4-bay enclosed
shedwith power. Lot3offers a300sqm(approx) 5
bedroom, 2bathroom home with carport andworkshop.
Titlesare anticipatedtowardsthe end of 2024; andare
sold subject to final title.Buy one or buy more, enquire to
secureyour absolute sliceofparadise in Mount Somers.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39664
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39524
NETHERBY 29 BrucefieldAve
Buy This Section!!
Don't delay in viewing this soughtafterResidential C
zoned section.
Handy to Netherby school and amoment'sdrive to
Ashburton's amenities.
Two outbuildings at rear of property.
Wakanui creek runs through frontthird of section.
Options here for the astute buyer.
$149,500
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
METHVEN Lots 2-9 &Lot 11 Grace IrelandDrive
Start right here!
Stage 14 Camrose Estateprovidesanexceptional
opportunity to ownanaffordable section in thetownship
of Methven. The smaller section sizesare sure to attract
people looking foraneasy care lifestyle. Aplaygroundat
the endofGraceIreland Drive,nexttothe sections is great
forafamily with youngchildren.Freeholdsection sizes are
from 400sqm to 735sqm andare subject to title.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39796
pggwre.co.nz/ASH37713
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Lifestyle &Residential
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
UNDER OFFER
ASHBURTON FORKS 156 GoughsCrossing Road
Pivot Irrigated Intensive Dairy Support Unit
103hadairy support unit. Strong soils with high natural
rainfall and complement by 40 L/sec of BCI Irrigation.
Irrigated via twolarge pivots(79ha) and remainder via mix
of fixed grid/K-Line (13.5ha).ALU permits49.2ha winter
feed, wintering 1050 cows and500 R1/R2yr. Well
subdivided, good access,cattle yards and renovated home.
ENQUIRIES OVER $4.5M
Plus GST (ifany)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
ALLENTON 221 Methven Highway
The Quintessential Lifestyle
Approximately 2km from the Ashburton town boundary,
offering aseamless fusion of rural tranquillity and urban
convenience, this charming property immediately
impresses with its impeccable presentation. Three
bedrooms, two bathrooms, three toilets, an office, afour
bay shed with power and fenced paddock with stock
water via ahydrant system.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson
M 027 265 1290
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39767
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39546
UNDER OFFER
EIFFELTON 1742 Grahams Road
Enchanting Lifestyle Property
Embark on atransformative journey withthe next chapter
in your life! Uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting
lifestyle property, where endless possibilities await those
with akeen vision. Situated just 18km from Ashburton this
3.67ha haven beckonswithamodern, open plan three
bedroom home. The property also boasts a3bay hay shed
and an orchard of fruit trees and berry bushes.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290
Lyz Palmer | M 027 215 9813
LAURISTON 685 Winchmore Lauriston Road
Winchmore Dairy Support 62.34ha More orLess
Renowned for being oneofthe most desirable areas to
farm within the Mid Canterburyarea. With versatilesoils,
convenient location to transport and farm supply, and ALIL
water scheme for drought proofsecurity, thisdairy
support farm stands as atestament to agricultural
excellence. Boasting three pivots, two houses and a
comprehensive selection of sheds.
ASKING PRICE $3,740,000
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290
Dan van der Salm | M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38756
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39721
SOLD
RAKAIA Acton Road
Fantastic Lifestyle Opportunity, Offers Considered
An opportunitypresentsitselftosecure an attractive land
holding located right beside the growingrural township of
Rakaia.These two smart 8.0 ha areas of bare land offer the
perfect blend of individual buildingappeal,convenience
and rural living. Parcels thissize andscope are rarely
available making it aperfect lifestyle opportunity!
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
Plus GST (ifany)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Mark Hanrahan
M 027 432 4028
METHVEN 265 Methven Chertsey Road
Premium Living on the Edge of Methven
40 hectares of prime arable land. Executive 5-6 bedroom
home plusoffice. Immaculate gardens, in-ground heated
(solar) swimmingpool, covered deck and grass tennis
court. Double carport with adjacent 4-bay shed/garage
with power. Entire property is wired for agenerator. Fully
enclosed, two 4-bay highstud sheds. Fenced into 4main
paddocks, spectacular views.
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38051
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38851
MOUNT SOMERS 70 Hoods Road
Vendors Instructions are to SELL!!
The Mt Somers tavern presents alucrative investment
opportunity in arapidly growingarea.The region has
experienced exceptional growth, with lifestyle properties
emerging and numerous tourist attractionsnearby. With a
notable land size of 4047sqm thispresentsan excellent
subdivision opportunity.
$590,000
Plus GST (ifany)
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MAYFIELD 1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road
Legendary Cafe Mayfield
Cafe Mayfield offers aunique business opportunity.
Situated along the State Highway 72, it captures the
attention of both north and south-bound traffic,
positioningitself as the epicentre for athrivingbusiness.
This opportunity includes afreeholdgoing concern
package encompassing the business, a3bedroom fully
renovated home andagenerous 1692m² section.
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Ashburton 3Mona WheyApartments
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Architecturally designedtwo bedroom apartments
Discoverthe stunning Mona Whey ApartmentsinAshburton, crafted by Chilton&Mayne andbuilt by CraigIngold. Choose
from three luxurious two-bedroom options. The128sqm downstairsunit offers modern design, sweeping MonaSquare
views, and asunlit courtyard with aspacious single garage.The 146sqm upstairsapartment features elevated views,a
master bedroom with ensuite, andasun-drenched balcony,completewithasingle garage. The164sqmupstairs unit boasts
all-day sun, alarge deck with Ashburtonviews, high-endfinishes and an extra-largedouble garage. Experience unmatched
quality and comfort in the heart of Ashburton.
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DeadlineSale closesWednesday 7th August, 2024 at 2.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
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M 027 435 6265 E hamish@pb.co.nz
Allenton 23 CartersRoad
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Exceptional subdivision opportunity
Are you adeveloper or aland banker lookingfor your next big project? Look no further -asprawling 2hectare blockwith
resource consent granted for astaged subdivision,nestledinthe heartofthe desirable Allenton locationcould bethe perfect
piece of real estate for you! With resource consent alreadyinplace,all thehardworkhas been done.Now is your chanceto
bring thisvision to life -create alegacy, build anew community,and invest in the future. 23 prime sections ranging from
500 to 800+ sqm, ready to becomethe foundation of athriving newcommunity.Situated within walking distanceto
Allenton School andlocalshops, this location offersconvenience and charm,makingitthe perfect spotfor families and
investors alike. Opportunities like this are rare. This is your chance to secure apiece of prime real estate in asought-after
location -don't miss out on the opportunitytogrowthe future.
Deadline Sale closesWednesday 24th July, 2024 at 2.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
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KarenMcRae
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E karenm@pb.co.nz
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Tinwald 29 Roxburgh Place
Netherby 23 Geoff Geering Drive
Allenton 87 Racecourse Road
Tinwald 83B Tarbottons Road
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Town living, rural outlook!
This beautiful family home features open plan living with spaciousdining
and lounge area, heated by pellet fire and heat pump. The home is
complemented nicely by the indoor-outdoor flow, onto alarge deckwith
shade sail for summer days, with adesirable rural outlook andprivacy. The
home features three large double bedrooms all with built in storage,
master has awalk-in robe and ensuite.
Space for everyone
Be impressed by this spacious family home on arear section. At the heart
of this home is astunning central kitchen, perfectly positioned to overlook
the living and dining area, warmed by acozy log burner. Need abit of
quiet time? Retreat to the separate lounge, where aheat pumpensures
year-round comfort. Step through the ranch sliders from either living area.
Luxury, comfort and convenience
Styleand luxury await you at 87 Racecourse Road, the ultimate dream
home! This prime location boasts amodern, architecturallydesigned
home nestled in aprivate and tranquil landscaped garden, perfect for
those seeking serenity and privacy. The heart of the home features a
spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that leadsout onto a
private outdoor space, ideal for entertaining.
Your private retreat
Nestled down aprivate driveway, this two-year-old gem offers apeaceful
setting with rural outlook.The light and sunny open plan kitchen, dining,
and living area is designed for modern living. It's awelcoming space to
unwind and relax. The kitchen boasts asleek design and features an open
pantry with shelving, perfect forthe home chef who loves both style and
functionality.
For Sale Buyers $745,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU172497
For Sale Buyers $765,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU186688
Deadline Sale closes 3.00pm Fri 2Aug 2024
View Sat 27 Jul 10.00 -10.30am
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For Sale Buyers $830,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 10.00 -10.30am
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Ashburton 86A Grey Street
Allenton 34 Pages Road
Ashburton 21 Havelock Street
LakeHood 2Elm Tree Lane
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Sleek and Sophisticated
Discover acontemporary and stylish haven as you step inside this
beautiful townhouse. With itsclean and minimalist design,every detail has
been carefully thought out tocreate asleek and sophisticated
atmosphere. The open floor plan seamlessly connects thespacious living
area withthe kitchen and dining space. Large windows and sliding doors
allow abundant natural light to flood in.
Available now
Discover your dream home in thehighly sought-after Pages Road area!
This beautifully sunny house features an updated kitchen that flows
seamlessly into acharming dining area, perfect for family meals and
entertaining. The separatelounge, heated by near new floor mounted
heat pump,boasts numerous windows flooding the room with natural
light, and adoor that opens to asheltered patio.
Arare find
Welcome to 21 Havelock Street, astunning architecturally designed
townhouse, where modern elegance meets ultimate convenience. Situated
in aprime location, this residence is just ashort stroll from town and the
EA Networks Complex and also close to town, making it perfectfor those
who appreciate easy access to amenities and activities.
Your dream home
Welcome to your dream home at Lake Hood, whereflair and design meet
unparalleled presentation. This near-new, show-home qualityresidence
offers aluxurious lifestylewithevery detail meticulously crafted. The heart
of this home is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. Sundrenched
and spacious, this areaisheated by both aheat pump and alog
burner, ensuring comfort allyear.
For Sale Buyers $680,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 10.30 -11.00am
Web pb.co.nz/AU186866
For Sale Buyers $600,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 10.45 -11.15am
Web pb.co.nz/AU170469
For Sale Buyers $770,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 10.45 -11.15am
Web pb.co.nz/AU184769
Deadline Sale closes 3.00pmWed 7Aug 2024
View Sat 27 Jul 11.00 -11.30am
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Allenton 21 Middle Road
Rakaia 131 Rolleston Street
LakeHood 203Lake Hood Drive
Netherby 107 Princes Street
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Your Spacious Home Awaits
This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom property is the epitome of modern
family living. Freshly adorned with brand new carpet and arejuvenating
coatofpaint, this home is ready for you to add your personal touchand
make it your own. With two bathrooms, you can enjoy privacy and
flexibility, especially during busy mornings or when guests visit.
5Bedroom Haven!
Discover this spacious 5-bedroom home boasting large open-plan living
with plenty of character, heated by heat pump the living area overlooks
the large covered deck. With 3good-sized double bedrooms and2single
bedrooms, there's room for everyone. Enjoy the renovated bathroom
featuring, vanity, toilet and shower, with asecond toilet in separate
laundry.
Maison du lac
This brand new three-bedroom home blends comfort and style. Enjoy a
sunny open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area with sliding doors to
patios. The spacious kitchen features awalk-in pantry. It includes acozy
downstairs bedroom with an ensuite, plus two upstairs bedrooms with
ensuites and walk-in robes. Aseparate laundry, double garage, and easycare
landscaping add to its appeal.
So many improvements
Discover acharming 1970's home that's been thoughtfully updated for
modern living. This charming three-bedroom home boasts significant
improvements making it amust-see. Every room benefits from new double
glazing,ensuring warmth and energy efficiency. The expansive living area,
currently used as an office andlounge, boasts anew heat pump, heat
transfer system.
For Sale Buyers $550,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 11.15 -11.45am
Web pb.co.nz/AU102327
Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Wed 24 Jul 2024
View Sat 27 Jul 11.15 -11.45am
Web pb.co.nz/AU172167
For Sale By Negotiation
View Sat 27 Jul 11.30 -12.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU114159
For Sale Buyers $555,000+
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Property Brokers Ashburton
Residential/Lifestyle &Rural Sales Consultants
Hamish Niles
027 435 6265
Kirsty Clay
027 308 7557
Paddy Strange
027 491 5259
Karen McRae
027 436 4146
Mel Perriton
022 175 0780
Leah Harrison
027 737 2489
CliveBrandsma
027 250 9851
CharlotteEvans
021 971 801
RobertHarnett
027 432 3562
Murray Young
027 434 0942
Chris Murdoch
027 434 2545
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027 447 4382
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Allenton 10B Charles Street
Ashburton 218 Walnut Avenue
Allenton 6Woodham Drive
Hampstead 200 Chalmers Avenue
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Easy living
If you're looking for astunning and inviting home, look no further than
this beautifully updated two-bedroom rear unit. Step inside and indulge in
the comfortand sophistication of this home. The updated kitchen
featuresabutler's pantry/laundry,providing ample spacefor allyour food
preparation and laundry needs.
Thiswon'tlastlong
Discover thismeticulouslyrenovated1960's home, offering aperfect
blendofmodern comfortand classic charm.The heart ofthe houseisthe
updated kitchen, featuring high-qualityappliancesand adjoining dining
area. Adjacent is the large, invitingliving area complete withafloormountedheatpump
andacompliantlog burner for cozy winter nights.
Stylishliving
Welcome to contemporary living at itsfinest!This stunning home greets
youwithaninviting office justoff theentrance, seamlessly leading to a
spacious living area, perfectly heatedbyaheatpump. The updated
kitchen,ideal for culinary enthusiasts flows effortlesslyintothe diningand
additionalliving space.
Easy careliving
This warm, modern, lowmaintenance townhouse offers the perfect blend
of comfort andconvenience. Thespaciousopen planliving,kitchenand
dining area layoutcreatesawarm and welcoming atmosphere where you
can enjoy the sunnyaspectwith family and friends. With two generous
doublebedrooms and an additionalsinglebedroom that caneasilybe
transformed into an officeorhobbyroom.
For Sale Buyers $420,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 12.00 -12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU185900
For Sale Buyers $538,000+
View Sat 27 Jul 12.15 -12.45pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU187882
ForSale Buyers $685,000+
View Sat 27Jul 1.00 -1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU188795
For Sale Buyers $545,000+
View Sun 28 Jul1.00 -1.30pm
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Ashburton 21 Mona Square
Tinwald 149 HarlandStreet
Hampstead 32 Bird Street
Netherby 55 PrincesStreet
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Views and location all in one
Welcome to this charming three double bedroom home locatedinavery
special location close to town and overlooking Mona Square. Step inside to
discover astunning sun-drenched living space that seamlesslyflowsinto
an open plan kitchen and diningarea, all offering ever changing park and
mountain views throughout the seasons.
More thanmeets the eye
This 4bedroom brick residenceoffers spacious living with an open plan
layoutheatedbyapellet fireand heat pump.Updated kitchenand
bathroomform part of avery spacious 250sqmhome.Parkwitheasein
thetandemgarage the step on thru to thebackyardwhich featuresan
ingroundpool andalarge hot house. Fruittrees andalarge hen house
helpgive someelementofself sufficiency.
Top investment
Spacious four bedroom home handy to theHampstead school. The
perfect blend of comfort and investmentpotential with this four-bedroom
home, designed to capturethe sun's warmthand natural lightthroughout
theday.Ithas aspacious layoutand modern amenities.Seamlessly
flowing spaces perfect for entertainingand everyday living. Largewindows
strategicallyplacedtomaximize sunlight.
Practical andcomfortable
This home boasts threegenerous bedrooms, each with ample wardrobe
space,including aparticularly largemain bedroom. An addedbonus isthe
cosy sunroom, perfect for relaxing with agood book. Open-plan kitchen,
dining,and living area, completewithaheat pump and logburnerfor yearround
comfort. Convenience is keywithaseparate laundry situatedjust
off thekitchen.
Deadline Sale closes 3.00pm Thu 8Aug 2024
View Sun 28 Jul 2.00 -3.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU188307
For Sale $595,000
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Web pb.co.nz/AU180963
ForSale Buyers $475,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU182029
For Sale Buyers $428,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU179052
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Allenton 11 Walnut Avenue
Hampstead 20 Strowan Avenue
Netherby 47 Braebrook Drive
Hampstead 15A StrowanAvenue
Prime Walnut Avenue address
As you approach the home, you'll appreciatethe privacy of the location,
tucked away on arear section. The front of the homefeaturesacovered
veranda, an ideal spot for your morning coffee or evening relaxation. Step
inside to find arefreshed kitchen that overlooks aspacious open-plan
dining and living area that captures the sun all day long.
Absolute delight
Brand newand waitingfor newowners. This delightfulhomehas been
wellthoughtout in its design and positioningtocatch thesun.Three good
size doublebedrooms withthe masterhavinganen-suiteand walk in robe.
Alsowithasliding door to welcome theoutside in.There is greatstorage in
the centralhallway and the laundry is locatedinthe attached double
garage.
Entertainers delight
Discover this stunninghome in thehighlysought-afterBraebrook
subdivision. Thepropertyfeaturesabright andsunny kitchen,dining, and
livingareawithastudy nook, perfect for work or relaxation. This space
seamlesslyleads to aseparate lounge, providing ample roomfor
entertainingorunwinding. Both theliving areaand the lounge open out to
aprivate outdoor area.
Private &Spacious
Great outdoor spaceand landscaping sets offthis brandnew home in a
newmodern sub-division. Nicelypropotionedthroughout with four double
bedrooms withthe masterhavinganensuite and walk thru robe. Access
from thebedroom to apatio and expansive lawn area. Themain toilet is
separate and the bathrooom consists of abath, shower and vanity.
ForSale Buyers $655,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU184845
ForSale Buyers $790,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU167065
For Sale Buyers $735,000+
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For Sale Buyers $825,000+
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Hampstead 81 Wakanui Road
Hampstead 47 ChalmersAvenue
LakeHood 8Halston Close
LakeHood 59 Ludlow Drive
Renovated brick beauty
Solid red brick home meticuously renovated throughout. Wellinsulated
and with two heat pumps the home is warm and comfortable.Three
bedrooms are serviced by the renovated bathroom with large shower and
vanity. Thekitchen commands good space with the dining area and the
lounge is separate. Good space in the laundry with good storage and a
separate toilet.
So many options
Discover theperfect blendofstyleand comfort in this meticulously
renovated and doubleglazedtwo-bedroom townhouse, an ideal
investment opportunity, first home, or havenfor aprofessionalcouple or
those seeking apeacefulretirementretreat.Enjoythe heartofmodern
living withabrand-new kitchenwithacaptivating viewupthe street.
Lake Hood opportunity
Experience theperfect blendofcomfort andwaterfront living in this
charming four-year-old housenestled onthe serene canal at LakeHood
and enjoythe convenience of aresidents' boat ramp just stepsaway,
making every dayanadventure.
Theheart of this home is adelightful kitchen, dining, and living area with
sliders opening to acovered deck,offeringpicturesque views up the canal.
Tranquilliving
Discover theepitome of lakesideliving in this stunning canal-front home
onLake Hood.Crafted for optimal sunexposure, this residence boasts a
sheltered outdoor patio leadingtoaprivate jetty and beach area, perfect
for entertainingortranquil momentsbythe water. Thegrandentrance
sets the tone,leadingtoawell-appointedkitchenwithanengineered
stonebench andawalk-in pantry.
For Sale Buyers $493,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU181133
ForSale Buyers $485,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU112959
ForSale By Negotiation
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For Sale Buyers $1,100,000+
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Lake Hood 23 Torbay Avenue
Ashburton 16 Ashbury Drive
Ashburton Lot 1, 36 McGrathRoad
Ashburton Bach 69 369 WrensRoad, Rangitata
Perfect positioning
This immaculate double glazedproperty nestled in atranquil cul-de-sac
offers aserene canal-side lifestyle at LakeHood. Enjoy theconvenience of
anorth-facing orientation, ensuring plenty of natural light throughout the
day. Step inside to discover aspacious layout featuring awide hallway
leading to adelightful kitchen boasting engineered stone benchtops and
ample storage.
New build opportunity
Discover your perfect homesite at 16 Ashbury Drive! This generous 815m2
section in abrand-new subdivision offers aprime location and ablank
canvas for your dream home. With allservices at the boundary, you're
ready to start building the moment you take ownership.This expansive lot
provides ample space for your ideal home design, outdoor living areas,
and landscaping vision.
Build your dream lifestyle!
Seize this rare opportunity to create your ideal home in an established
area. With endless possibilities on this expansive 4,788sqm section, you
can design your perfect home. Fully fenced with electricityand fibre in
place, you'llbenestled among the established boundaries,making the
most of the quiet location and offering the space and privacy you deserve.
Only 5minutes from Ashburton.
Grab theopportunity
This bach has been much loved as well as used over the 30 plus years that
the familyhave enjoyed useofthis bach. Situated in the Rangitata North
Huts offering great access for thoselovers of fishing,whitebaiting, or just
as aspot to put your feet up and enjoy. The settlement offers aunique
familyenvironment, with acommunity hall for residents to useand space
forkidstoplay.
For Sale Buyers $895,000+
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For Sale Buyers $255,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU186636
For Sale Buyers $325,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU181376
For Sale Buyers $145,000+
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Allenton 15 Methven Highway
Chertsey 74 JamiesonsRoad
Allenton 10 MeadowlandsGreen
Ashburton Lot 3Stranges Road
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Unlimited options!
Positioned on the edge of NW Ashburton this is auniqueopportunity to
secureayard with multiple shedsand land to further develop. The private
yard is accessed off Methven Highway and presents the spaceand room
forseveral options includingcontractors base, storage, lifestyleorbusiness
base. Including four large storage sheds, office, concrete and metalled
parking area plus grazing land.
8ha Lifestyle-Developyour way!
Agreat lifestyle land opportunity combining an 8hectare bareland title
with privacy and positioned for future development. No covenants give
freedom to build acost effective home or develop your way as finances
allow. Mountain and rural views are afeature to take advantage of for
home location. Good quality Lismore soil with established pastures plus
ADC water race supply.
Come buildyour dream home!
We are thrilled to announce the availability of aprime section in the
prestigious Meadowlands Green new subdivision. Spread across an
expansive 4000m2, this section is located in the sought-after Stage Two,
offering you the opportunity to build your dream home in this beautiful
neighbourhood. One of the standout features of this section is the
convenience it offers.
2ha bareland
This prime 2.0Ha bareland offers more than just acanvas foryour dream
home -it's agateway to convenience. Situated minutes from town and
just over an hour from Christchurch Airport, embracethe perfect blend of
rural tranquility and urban accessibility. Create your sanctuary amid
quality homes, enjoy proximity to Lake Hood, and relish mountainviews.
For Sale From $750,000 +GST (if any)
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Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Wed 24 Jul 2024
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For Sale Buyers $347,000+
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For Sale Buyers $350,000+
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Ashburton 232 Elgin Road
Ashburton 33 Farmstead Lane
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15.38 ha -Conway Park -Elgin
Located in the favoured Elgin district aclose 6km drive fromcentral
Ashburton this is an allround lifestyle/small farm property offering
quintessentialland and lifestyle living. The property features the large
family 525 m2 six bedroom homestead with awide range of sheds,
improvements and infrastructure. The home andchattels have been
planned to ahigh specification and present severaloptions for
dependent family, additionalincomeegfarm stays. Quality soil
together with irrigation and location in tandem with the
infrastructure present several land use options to purchasers. This
combination lends itself to horticulture/arable,livestock or an ideal
contractor's business.
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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 15th
August, 2024 at 12.00pm, (unless sold
prior), Property BrokersAshburton
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Greg Jopson
M 027 447 4382
8.62 ha -AnEnglishrose
Welcome to Riversdale Homestead, where timeless elegance meets
modern charm. This stunning home was built in the 1880's and is
listed under the New Zealand HistoricPlaces Trust as aCategory2
site. It has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard while
keeping its original character intact. Set amidst lush English-style trees
on 8.6ha, it's adream for equine enthusiasts with its arena,stables,
and post &rail paddocks or you could use as aprivate wedding or
corporatevenue with it's commercial zoning. Our vendors have
purchased and are motivated to see newpeople enjoy this very
special property. This is an equine enthusiastsdream property.
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Auction 3.00pm, Thu 1st Aug, 2024,
(unlesssold prior)
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Jason Rickard
M 027 245 8495
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Ashburton
SALE BY DEADLINE | OPEN HOME
58A SUFFOLK STREET |HAMPSTEAD
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MODERN CHARM, ENDLESS COMFORT!
Welcome toyour future dream home! Imagine living inastunning, nearly new single
house on afreehold title, offering you the pinnacle of modern living. Whip up culinary
masterpieces in the o/p kitchen, with butler’s pantry &the seamless flow to the dining
&living areas makes it perfect for entertaining &family time. This nearly new home
is perfect for first-time buyers, families, or savvy investors looking for a fantastic
opportunity. With its freehold title, you have full ownership &nobody corporate fees!
For Sale by Deadline closing on Wednesday, the 28th of August at5:00pm atLJHooker,
65 Tancred Street, Ashburton (unless sold prior).
Offers Over $619,000
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Agent
Manu Otene 022 308 6885
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22A COX STREET 3 1 2
TOWNHOUSE TREASURE IN PRIME LOCATION!
Welcome to your new happy place! This
charming townhouse is a dream come
true, perfectly nestled in aprime location
that’s just ahop, skip, &ajump away from
everything you need! 3 cosy bedrooms,
plenty of room for the whole family or a
few flatmates.
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HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2ND PLACE 2000
Nestled amongst high-calibre homes in
picturesque &quiet Pages Road, you can have
the best of both worlds -asecluded hideaway
for you &your family -with the bonus of being
close to town. Timeless elegance & classic
design blend seamlessly in this impressive
home. Family or guests can relax in front of a
feature pond with the stream running along
the boundary with arural ambience.
For Sale OffersOver$549,000
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Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885
For Sale Buyer Enquiry Over $799,000
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Agent Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
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1/29 MCMILLAN STREET 2 1 1
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
This wonderful sunny, neat & cosy home
is in the Methven CBD. Airbnb clients
utilise this getaway ski home, adjacent to
essential amenities, Opuke Thermal Hot
Pools &Spa, Mt Hutt ski field, Mt Hutt bike
park, Mt Hutt Forest Loop, Rakaia Gorge
walkway, Washpen Falls &much more.
159 GROVE STREET 3 1 1
CHARMING 3-BEDROOM HOME!
Welcome to this beautifully presented
roughcast 3-bedroom home, perfectly
situated close to Tinwald Primary School
and with essential amenities only acouple
of minutes away. This lovely fully fenced
property boasts agenerous 103m2 of living
space perfect for families or first-home
buyers.
For Sale OffersOver$425,000
View Saturday 11.30am -12.00pm
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Agent Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
For Sale Offers Over$399,000
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Ashburton Courier, July 25, 2024
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NATURE MATTERS ­WETLAND BEAUTY
The Prime Minister’s recent visit to the
electorate created areal buzz at both
Ashburton College, where he met with future
student leaders, and at Ruralco’s Instore
Days, where he met with local farmers and
suppliers.
Both of these groups are the engine room of
our economy. Our students are the future
workforce, decision makers and leaders of
our region. Our farmers are and always have
been the backbone of our economy and
drivers of our success. Both groups provided
an important opportunity for the PM to hear
about our local successes and our local
challenges.
For the PM, it was an opportunity to
demonstrate our support for the regions and
demonstrate agovernment of action, one
which is delivering on its policy promises and
objectives. The PM’s visit kicked off athreeweek
recess period where MPs are able to
free themselves of Wellington commitments
and undertake vital electorate work. For me
that has meant meetings with constituents to
solve challenging problems, whether that’s
the presence of gangs in Ashburton, the
provision of local health services, increasing
and improving the local supply of housing, or
local conservation projects.
On the housing front, Ihad two very
interesting visits. First was to the Kāinga Ora
housing development on Willow St, where
four old dwellings were removed to make way
for nine new, comfortable, warm social
houses. This model of knocking over older,
run­down state houses to build multiple new,
fit­for­purpose dwellings in their place, is one
Ihave always been very supportive of.
Changes to anti­social behaviour rules in
tenancies will also ensure these new homes
are treated with respect by tenants.
The challenge now is to create asystem
where many other types of providers are
encouraged to do this as well, either through
the social housing rental subsidies provided
to those on the social housing waiting list, or
through amending regulations which control
and make it difficult to zone and build.
Recent announcements from Housing
Minister Chris Bishop around ‘‘granny flats’’
will help. We will be changing the rules so any
buildings under 60 square metres will not
require aconsent so long as they are built to
code. This will free up asignificant amount of
land and provide more independent living for
older New Zealanders.
My second visit was to Gordon Mockford’s
relocatable homes village. Gordon has
established an impressive community living
space built around the concept of smaller,
high­quality relocatable homes.
Again, this kind of housing provides a
different option for those who don’t want to
pay half amillion dollars and just want
something simple, quiet and nice. There are
some challenges around existing regulations
which we are currently working through.
Ultimately, the message is clear: we want
more affordable housing throughout the
country, and will make changes necessary to
achieve this.
James Meager is the MP for Rangitata and
can be contacted at his Mid Canterbury office
on 307­1729 or at james.
meagerMP@parliament.govt.nz. Follow him
on Facebook at facebook.com/JamesMeagerMP
Winter colours on show at Lake Emma, Ōtūwharekai.
BY MARY RALSTON
The Ōtūwharekai wetlands are
showing their beautiful winter colours.
The soft brown of the raupo, the russets
and reds of the rushes and tussocks
contrast with the snowy hills and (on a
clear day) the sky’s brilliant blue.
Wetlands don’t just look good, they’re
important ecosystems. Home to many
different plants, birds and insects, they
contain ahigh number of species in a
relatively compact area.
Not all wetlands are the same.
There’s plenty of diversity in the
wetlands around the Ashburton Lakes ­
the expanse of red tussock and giant
carex around Lake Heron, the raupō
that lines the Maori Lakes and the
lagoon on Lambies Stream provide
different habitats.
The wetlands on the top side of Lake
Emma have Carex, tussocks and plenty
of rushes hiding boggy bits that are a
trap for the unwary walker seeking a
short cut between lakes Emma and
Roundabout.
PHOTO MARY RALSTON
Endangered birds such as the bittern
seek cover among the raupō.These are
valuable sites that hold water long after
any rain or snow.
Unlike the surrounding stoney soil,
swamps are slow to drain and gradually
feed moisture to the lakes, and very
efficiently filter nutrients and capture
sediment that runs off the hills. They
act as abuffer between land and water,
which helps to keep lake water quality
as good as possible.
Ōtūwharekai is anational important
wetland system and the lakes and
wetlands have been designated as
Areas of Significant Nature
Conservation Value.
Hakatere Conservation Park is
centred around the wetlands and offers
fabulous access to the high country of
Mid Canterbury.
Awinter walk around Lake
Clearwater or Emma, or apicnic beside
the Māori Lakes gives aview into the
big picture of Ōtūwharekai: the unique
natural world of lakes, wetlands,
tussock grasslands and the mountains
of the Main Divide.
LETTER TO EDITOR
Re: Ashburton pavilions to get
makeover, July 18.
As aformer president of the Mid
Canterbury Cricket Association I
have been concerned for along
time of the state of the oval
pavilion and have spoken to the
association about it.
The pavilion was built Ithink in
the late 1970s ­early 1980s, and we
had to fight the district council
very hard to get it built. Even then
it was to small.
Since that time, it has been
added to and now is an asset to the
community.
Iamvery pleased the district
council is going to spend some
money to repair the damage
already done and bring it up to an
acceptable standard.
Neil MacDonald
Ashburton
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Inapreviouscolumn, Iwrote about the
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supplies you'll need if you’re required to
evacuate from your home.
However, in most emergencies, you'llneed
to stay at home (assuming it’ssafe todoso).
Having basic supplies on hand tolook after
yourself and your household will help
emergency services focus theirlimited
resources on the people who need the most
help.
Preparing your emergencysupplies might
be easier than you think, and itdoesn’t
necessarily require alot of money, as you may
have most of the things youneed already. The
items don’t need to be all in oneplace, but
please make sure they can be found inahurry
and/or in the dark.
The most critical item is clean water.
The general rule of thumb isthat each
person in your house will require three litres
of water per day for drinking and basic
hygiene. So, for seven days, which is the
recommended timeframetoprepare your kit
for, you'll need at least 21 litres per person
and don’t forget your pets will need to drink
too.
You’ll also want long­lastingfood that
doesn’t need cooking (unless you have a
camping stove, gas barbecue or you can cook
on your free standing log burner). Make sure
you also have food for babies,family
members with specific dietary needs and
your pets.
Have your grab bag ready to go.
The wastewater system may be out of
action, so asupply of toilet paper and large
plasticbuckets lined with plastic bagscan
serve as emergency toilets if needed.
Apairoftough work gloves and properly
fitted P2 or N95 masks are also valuable and
will provide useful protection against
hazards in awide range of emergency
situations.
Thoseare the items I’d consider essential,
but if budget allows, I’d recommend adding a
battery­powered torch or lamp, aportable
AM/FM radio for tuning into updates (you can
also use your car radio in apinch) and abasic
first­aidkit.
Don't forget that youand yourneighbours
can help each other by sharing supplies too.
Preparedness is ateam sport, so talk to each
other and work out what you can utilise as
shared emergency resources. Agreat place to
get advice on how to prepare as a
neighbourhood can be found at
neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
For more information about safely storing
water and preparing emergency supplies for
your home or workplace visit getready.govt.nz
~Jim Henderson
Ashburton District Council
emergency management officer
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Good quality, lined curtains that fit
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CLUB NEWS
Mayfield Lions Club
July saw the Changeover meeting held for
Mayfield Lions Club, where the old committee
retires and the new president and committee
are sworn in for the year. The club had a
successful past year led by president John
Rushton, with a number of new members
joining the club. It continues to be agroup that
enjoys spending time together in fellowship,
while helping to support people and other
organisations in our local and wider community.
During the year, we have had some very
interesting speakers at our monthly dinner
meetings, where local fundraising groups are
paid to supply our dinner. We have also had
visits to the Staveley Ice Rink, the newly
refurbished Sharplin Falls track, Landlogic
hydroponic site, Greg Lovett’s packing shed,
and Andrew Donaldson’s machinery collection,
shows and outings.
Fundraising has been very successful this
year, with the club gifting back to the
community $81,000 ,the largest in the club's
history. This was achieved from large amounts
of firewood being sold and our local golf match,
along with our swede and onion sales at
Mayfield and Mt Somers.
We also had scrap metal sales, Mayfield
show activities and the maize maze on Richard
and Chrissie Wright’s farm, to name just afew.
Two of our members received Lloyd
Morgan awards at our changeover meeting, for
service to the club and community. Michael
Rushton joined Lions 20 years ago, during this
time he has served as president, and then held
the office of treasurer for seven years. He has
been amember of the board for 18 years, as
well as being Bike Race convenor for anumber
of years. Grant Early joined 20 years ago, he
served as president and then as secretary for
seven years. He is also along serving board
member and on our golf fundraising committee
for 18 years. Past president John Rushton
wished incoming president Roger
Baxter and his new board all the best
for the coming year.
Ashburton Creative Fibre
The monthly meeting of Ashburton
Creative Fibre was held July 15 .
Blue was the theme colour for the day.
President Shona Schofield welcomed
members and accepted apologies.
Margaret’s treasurer's report
showed finances are in good order,
also as archivist she is pleased to be
receiving more material and has
space available. Lynette Crone
showed us anew acquisition a“Spin
Off” magazine available for borrowing.
The correspondence comprised
emails and messages of sympathy for
members who had recently passed
away.
General business included aprogress
report onthe beginners spinners
group of eight who meet at the
Ashburton Library each Wednesday
and will soon be introduced to
carding, washing and preparation. Also mentioned,
the The Mid Canterbury Branch of the
Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders association
open day at Burnham.
Pam Whiteford, “CM”, spoke about the
forthcoming Staveley Camp from September 2
-6.Names of people intending to stay please
let Pam know as soon as possible, before the
August meeting. The best days for visitors are
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and
members are asked to BYO lunch.
Our guest for the day was welcomed and
joined with our meeting and activities. Sue
Sanders, South Canterbury Area Delegate, led
discussions of the new constitution. Some
suggestions were forthcoming from the floor
which will be considered.
Show and tell convened by Val Sheldon
Incoming Mayfield Lions Club president
Roger Baxter (left) receives the president’s
badge from past president John Rushton, as
past district governor Neil Blake officiates
the changeover.
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and Shona Schofield: Hanging on the wall
behind the tables was alovely line of dyed
fabrics created at the June meeting. Items
included amosaic crocheted cushion, apinloom
woven blanket, anAlpaca Mohair adult
jersey, ablue rug, apin loom poncho, pin- loom
blankets, natural wool hand-dyed hats. A
Paddington’s blue jacket for child. Astash of
skeins spun during Tour de Fleece. 32
hedgehogs to sell for acharity, acomfort hen,
pin-weaving work, a blanket, a woven bedthrow.
Achild’s cable jersey.
Following on, Heather Willis and Lynette
Crone led in a workshop on mini-looms. A
supply of these had been put together by these
ladies so we were able to purchase one. Quite
afew made agood start on these. The postmeeting
workshops and fellowship over lunch,
are provingvery popular. Thanks goto
the planners and teachers.
Diary Dates: Next meeting is
August 19 from 9.30am to2.40pm at
the Plains Museum Maronan Rd. If
staying onfor lunch, bring something
to eat and acup for ahot drink.
July 29 is afifth Mondaytobeheld
at Shona Schofield’s, Felt and Fibre,7
Methven Highway, Allenton, from
10am to 2 pm. Spinning, dyeing,
felting, knitting. Come to play!
Mid-Canterbury Central Friendship
Club
July 2024 meeting. President
Merv welcomed 52 members and two
visitors to the meeting.
There were nine apologies. Carl
Ruddenklau introducedRoger Burdett
to the club before he was inducted by
President Merv .
Our mini speaker was Barry Hunt .
He was born during the depression in
the Waikari hospital and went to the
Waipara school with his sister. After
leaving school he worked onhis parents farm.
One of his jobs was to drive between 250-300
2tooth ewes about 9miles to the Amberley
ewe fair. There wasn’t much traffic in those
days. In 1956 he bought asheep and cropping
farm of 178 acres at Wakanui and married
Jennifer in 1957.Theybuilt anew home ayear
later. In 1962 Jennifer bought 8Bronze Turkey
hens at £4 each and abreading Tom for £10
but as they don’t start laying immediately, and
as Jennifer likesinstant profits she sold Barry a
half share. And so the turkey business was
established. Buildingswere erectedand added
to as the business grew. Theyaddedahammer
mill to make their own mash. The turkeys had
to be taken to Seadown to get processed and
afriend, Derick Smitheram suggested he have
his own abattoir in Ashburton and hewould
manage it. It was built on Keenan's Rd. and
employed 12 people between the farm and the
abattoir. In 1974 they imported 4000 poults
from Australia and after three years Derick
wanted to go it alone, soBarry and Jennifer
concentrated onthe growing side. For many
years they produced 35,000 turkeys ayear.
Theyhatchedthe eggs, grew the turkeys, killed
them at the abattoirs, stored them in the
freezers and did the marketing. Hevisited his
clients twice ayear who were scattered all over
New Zealand. They once sold 1 ⁄2 tonne to the
Shar of Persia entourage when visiting our
country.
Our main speaker was Saskai Lewis who
along with her husband Andrew, own and
operate the gin distillery, “Humdinger” in
Geraldine. Saskai was raised in Auckland and
did her schooling there and in Christchurch.
She went toCanterbury University and studied
biology before working at Fonterra for over 10
years and ending up as asenior processing
technologist. Andrew was born and raised in
Levin and after schooling in Palmerston North
studied Robotics also at Canterbury University
but they never met until he also worked at
Fonterra at Clandeboye. They both came from
hard working familiesand wantedabusiness of
their own. After their marriage they travelled to
Canada on their honeymoon and came across
many small distilleries. So with their combined
background knowledge decided when back in
NZ to set up one of their own. The first bought
a10litre still, then in 2020 moved up to a50litre
model Theynow have a220 litre model. During
“lockdown” they renovated the premises .Also
they made asanitiser product that was in short
supply at that time. The gin they produce has
two basic flavours because they have different
preferences Theymake about 10,000 bottles a
year and the bulk of their stock is sold over
Christmas time. They also lease out the
distillery to other distillers.
RESULTS
Ashburton Ladies Golf
July 13 and 16 July Smallbone Trophy: 1st
Margaret Wilson 39, 2nd Bev Turton 37, 3rd
Daphne Hinton 35. Other good scores Jacqui
Welch 34, Alison Grant 34, Vicki Moore, 33,
Wendy Parr, 33. Nearest the Pins: No. 4 :
Flowers at the Gate Pauline Bell, No. 8 :
Samantha Rose Bev Turton, No 12 :Lynn’s
small Salon Sue Hastie, No 14 : Preen
Ashburton Margaret Wilson, Millhouse Café
Longest Putt -No. 18 Bev Turton. Two’s Bev
Turton No. 8.
Methven Golf Club
Gerald Fitzgerald Memorial (Stroke) winners:
Peter Harper and Mick Hodgson 60.
Senior: Alister Maxwell 67. Junior: Peter
Harper 65 Dubliner Best Nett. Other good
scores: Mick Hodgson 67 (Four Square 2nd
Best Nett), Mike Bushell 70, John Robinson
71, Rod Carson 71, Paul Middleton 73, Phil
Johnson 73, Frank Sandys 73, Phil Elliott 73.
Twos: Alister Maxwell x2, Peter Harper, John
Robinson.
Nearest The Pins: #4 Methven Pubs Peter
Harper, #6 Charterhouse Farms Paul
Middleton, #13 Hunters Wines Graham Shaw,
#14 Aqua Japanese Restaurant Michael
Kemp, #17 Frydays John Robinson. Next
week: Bush Cup.
Run, Walk Ashburton
The Annual Larkin Pace (run) and Gilbert
Walk are 3km open handicap events on the
Run and Walk Ashburton calendar. The rain
held off for the 15 runners and 7walkers who
lined up for these events.
Runners: Larkin Pace -Philip Crozier first
across the line on handicap 24:26. Luke Day
Second across the line on handicap 13:37 and
fastest time 12:37. Lisa Campbell third across the
line on handicap 14:18. Walkers: Gilbert Walk -
Peter Larkin first across the line on handicap
29:01. Judith Crozier second across the line on
handicap 29:02. Stacey Hooper third across the
line on handicap 20:11 and fastest time of 18:33.
Ashburton MSA Petanque Club
This week members came together to play in
memory of Bob Hughes, who sadly left us in
November 2023 aged 90. Bob attended club
days every week more so for the company, but
never failed to surprise or delight us with his wit
and charm, on and off the piste. In memory of
Bob, his family kindly donated atrophy which is
now used in an annual event to remember and
pay homage to Bob. The inaugural ‘Bob Hughes
Memorial’ was held July 17, attended by 24
members. Congratulations go out to the following
players; overall winner Jonathan Crum 45 points,
Kate Marriott 44 points, Adelys Taraunu &Eric
Lundin 43 points, Adair Jones 41 points.
The weekend also saw the club men's and
club women's singles championship held. Two
separate tournaments run consecutively to
determine winners for each. Some tightly
contested games which saw the following players
claim their well deserved placings; men's singles
1st Richard Browne, 2nd Neville Bensdorp, 3rd
Stephen Fitzgerald. Women's singles 1st Lani
Taraunu, 2nd Shelagh Field, 3rd Adair Jones.
Well done to everyone and to the many members
who help support and run these tournaments.
Ashburton County Veterans Ladies Golf
Results from Ashburton County Ladies Vets'
played at Mayfield on July 19. Competition was
aRussian Roulette pairs Stableford. 1st: Heather
Robertson &Sanae Hyde (59). 2nd: Alison Grant
& Marilyn Bennett (51). Nearest the pins: #2
Maryanne Blair; #5 Columbus Coffee Voucher -
Maryanne Blair; #11 & #14 Elizabeth Collins.
Tinwald SuperValue Supermarket Longest Putt
on #9: Alison Grant. Gobblers: Sandra Quinn,
Alison Grant. Next month: August 16 at Tinwald.
Methven Golf Club
9Hole 5/7/24 Hidden Holes Chris Cunneen
57-25-32 Hidden nett 19, Bob Brown 59-23-36,
Hidden nett 21, John Barwell 60-23-37, Hidden
nett 23. PGG Wrightson Best Player Chris
Cunneen. Methven Travel 2nd Shot Chris
Cunneen. 12/7/24 6th Putting, Baden Sommerville
49-14-35,13 Putts, Mike Markillie
54-15-39, 15 Putts, Hiromi Ikehata 42-7-35, 16
Putts, Bob Brown 61-23-38, 16 Putts. PGG
Wrightson Best Player Baden Sommerville,
Methven Travel nearest the pin Hiromi
Ikehata, 2nd Shot Alister Goodwin, Galagher
Insurance Putting Baden Sommerville.
19/7/24 African Stableford, Hiromi Ikehata
and Baden Sommerville 45 Stablefords, Bob
Brown and Alister Goodwin 30 Stablefords, John
Moodie and John Barwell 24 Stablefords, PGG
Wrightson best player of the day Hiromi Ikehata
Nett 31. Methven Travel 2nd Shot Bob Brown.
Ashburton Bridge Club
Monday Evening July 15, B&CLadder A
N/S 1st George Brown &Carolyn Cameron, 2nd
Mervyn Jones &Pauline Scott, 3rd Claire Reilly
& Jan Johnson. E/W 1st Ellenor Sullivan &
Andrae Gold, 2nd Martin Hickman &Bev Blair,
3rd Ruth Logan &Ann Gilbert. BN/S 1st Graeme
&Christine Taylor, E/W 1st Mike Holdaway &
Roger Burdett.
Tuesday Evening July 16 Hazelmere Trophy
1st Val Palmer &Johnny Wright, 2nd= Eric Parr
&Jim Rooney and Jan De Jong &Maree Moore,
3rd Pat Jordan &John McDonald, 4th Trish Small
&Perry Jowers, 5th Leigh Wackrow &Heather
Sim, 6th Rewa Kyle &Rosemary McLaughlin.
Wednesday Afternoon July 17, Brabant
Trophy N/S 1st Mary Buckland &Bernadette Van
Der Lem, 2nd=Roy Keeling &Mervyn Jones and
Colin Clemens &Johnny Wright, 3rd Bruce Sim
& Perry Jowers. E/W 1st Peter & Trish
Downward, 2nd Rewa Kyle &Sue Rosevear, 3rd
Maree Moore &Ian Doel.
Thursday evening July 18, Handicap Trophy
N/S 1st Claire Reilly &Rosemary McLaughlin,
2nd Carolyn Cameron &John McDonald, 3rd
Judith Edmond &Maree Moore. E/W 1st Rewa
Kyle & Mike Holdaway, 2nd Kerry Pevy &
Bernadette Van Der Lem, 3rd Audrey Rooney &
Leigh Wackrow.
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Our authorised techniciansns
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WE TAKE CARE OF UNWANTED LIVESTOCK
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Nicx Firewood is based in Ashburton, servicing Mid Canterbury
for all your fire wood supply and processing needs.
On farm firewood processing
Chainsaw work
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GARAGE LTD
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TheTriangle,Ashburton
Phone: (03) 308 6772
2686187
Interior and Exterior Painting
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•Fire extinguishers• Fire alarms • Alarm monitoring
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2690774
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Registered qualified localelectrician.
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, July 25, 2024
61
Rescue Warriors plan toride again
Mid Canterbury’s Rescue
Warriors are planning once
again to cycle the length of the
country, in 2026. And this time
they hope to raise even more
money for the Canterbury West
Coast Air Rescue Trust than
they did last time.
Team members Bruce Kell,
David Keeley, Willy Leferink
and Warren Harris raised more
than $100,000 for the trust when
they last did the ride in 2022.
While they are waiting for
two years to do the ride,
fundraising has already begun
as adonation of $10,000 came in
last week.
This was from the Hinds &
Districts Lions Club, of which
the four men are members.
The club presented the
money to representatives of the
trust who attended ameeting
last week.
Kell said for the bike ride in
2026, there would be five
additional riders, also all from
Mid Canterbury.
He had got the ball rolling for
doing the ride again when he
heard about the trust’s Mission
2026, afundraising campaign
launched this year aimed at
increasing the capability of the
trust’s rescue helicopters.
‘‘Next thing we know we have
other bike riders wanting to
join us and we now have nine
confirmed riders,’’ Kell said.
He said first of all he was
concerned about the logistics of
organising the ride with more
than twice as many cyclists as
last time.
‘‘This event is unsupported
and you carry what you require
on your bike. Organising
accommodation for nine riders
may be abit of aheadache,’’ he
said.
But then it was decided to
split the riders into two teams.
One team, of five riders, will be
on electric bikes and cycle from
Cape Reinga to Bluff. The other
team, of four riders, will be on
muscle bikes and cycle from
Bluff to Cape Reinga.
Both teams would be racing
under the Rescue Warriors
Canterbury West Coast Air
Rescue Trust representatives
Caroline Wagteveld McKenzie
(right) and Kathryn Marshall
(second from left) gratefully
received $10,000 at aHinds &
Districts Lions Club meeting for
the trust’s Mission 2026 last
week. Ready to cycle in support
of the mission in 2026 and
already raising money, are
(from left) Duncan Barr, Bruce
Kell, Graham Thomas, Willy
Leferink, David Keeley, Mark
Cressey, Warren Harris, Richard
Andrews and Brian Ellis.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
banner, but have different
names, which are yet to be
decided.
On electric bikes will be
Harris and his four fellow team
members of Duncan Barr,
Graham Thomas, Richard
Andrews and Brian Ellis.
On muscle bikes will be Kell,
Leferink, Keeley and fellow
team member Mark Cressey.
Anyone wanting to support
the Rescue Warriors’ Mission
2026 cycle ride fundraising
project, can contact the team
via the NZ 3000km Bike Tour,
or contact Bruce Kell
0274334378, bruce@raymayne.
co.nz
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NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS
Courier, July 25, 2024
Speeding
fines skyrocket
in Rakaia
BY JONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
More speeding fines were
issued in Rakaia in amonth
than in the previous three
years combined.
The increase in tickets came
after the speed limit dropped
from 70kph to 50kph on State
Highway 1through the Rakaia,
which came into effect on May
17.
When the speed limit change
was announced, NZ Transport
Agency Waka Kotahi advised
that “police will be in the area
to remind people that new
speed limits apply”.
Police issued 41 speed
infringements along the 50kph
zone, which starts just after the
Rakaia River Bridge to the
southern end of the Rakaia
township.
In response to an Official
Information Act request, police
said between May 1, 2021 and
April30, 2024, police issued 12
infringement notices for speed
offences on the same stretch of
SH1 in Rakaia.
In 2023 there were six tickets
in total, including amotorist
who breached the 30kph
temporary speed limit during
the construction of an in­road
weigh scale.
There were four tickets in
2022 and just one between May
and December in 2021.
The speed limits might not
have been welcomed by the 41
drivers caught out breaking
them, but the Rakaia
community is pleased.
Rakaia Community
Association chairman Neil
Pluck said he been concerned
that while it would slow people
down, it would bunch trafficup,
making it harder to cross SH1.
“It has bunched the traffic
but it's travelling slower,sothe
gaps between the bunches are
longerand you have more time
to walk or drive across the
road.
“Youfeel alot safer standing
on the side of the road, or
parked waiting for yourchance
to scoot across or merge.
The entrance to Rakaia.
JONATHAN LEASK/LDR
❛You feel alot safer
standing on the side of
the road, or parked
waiting for your
chance to scoot
across or merge.❜
—Neil Pluck
“It’s working well but we are
still pushingNZTAfor
pedestrian controlled traffic
lights in the middle of the
salmon site block.”
He also felt the 50kph speed
limit could have better signage.
The speed reductions were
wanted by the community but
were also aresult of the
southbound Rakaia
Commercial Vehicle Safety
Centre becoming operational.
As well as the speed through
Rakaia dropping, the speed
across the Rakaia Bridge all
the way to Weavers Road, the
site of the northbound weigh
station, has been reduced to
80kph.
There is also a60kph variable
speed zone associated with
trucks entering and exiting the
southbound centre on North
Rakaia Rd.
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STOCK FEED
MANUFACTURING
An opportunity to work in a
very established Stock Feed
Manufacturing Company in
Ashburton has come available
for afit and able person
who must be able to lift 25kg
bags plus be able to stack 25kg
bags onto pallets.
The person will need to be
able to do all jobs required in
the manufacture of our products
plus be able to help with
some office duties including
some limited computer work.
Must have a current forklift
licence.
Our workplace has strict
Work Safe practices in place
which requires our staff to
wear PPE gear while working
in the factory.
Hours of work can vary
depending on forward work
with aminimum of 40 hours
per week with some limited
Saturday morning work when
required. Overtime is paid at
time and half/hour.
If you are interested,
please reply by email to:
office@pasnz.co.nz
SITUATIONS VACANT
Ashburton Apiaries is alocal family business that
specialises in honey and queen bee production,
we also supplyhivesfor crop pollinationwithin the
MidCanterburyregion.
Afull-timepositionhas recently become available,
weare looking forsomeone to joinour small team
in August.
We are looking for someone who is physically fit
and able. The person must have agood sense of
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Aclass 2driving licencewould be an advantage.A
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GILBERTCLEARING SALE
CLEARING SALES
721 WINCHMORE DROMORE ROAD
CM&GMGILBERT
SATURDAY 27 TH JULY|COMMENCING 10AM
Comprising:
30 squarebales of RedCloverBaleage,2002
Ford Courier Flat Deck Truck (40000km) regd &
WOF,Truck Crate, 5kva Cummingsgenerator,
Stihl MS391 Chainsaw,Husqvarna 26 RLCEdge
Trimmer,Stihl Weedeater, MotorizedWater Blaster,
AirCompressor,Hitachi SkillSaw,2Deep Freezers,
MasportGas Patio Heater,Single DogMotel,
ElectricPowered Soil Screen,Double Ended
Grinder,90G Fuel Tank,13ElectricFenceReels,1
Triple Reel,Diamond Edge StoneSaw,Car Trailer
(as is whereis), Women’s Golf Clubs,2Propagating
Heat Pads,1500 Potting Bags,Garden Pots,Fold
up Table Tennis Table,GardenMulcher, 6Hawkey
Siddley wheels/tyres,Sheep Grating,Asst Deer
Standards,Small Grain Crusher,3Battery Fence
Units, Waratahs,Stakes, Posts, ConcreteStay
Blocks,515ftDeer Gates, 10 14ft Sheep Gates,
Wire Strainers, 8Wooden GrainTroughs,Asst
Timber,2Steel Cabinets,2Wooden Cabinets,
Kitchen Cabinets,Steel Shelving,Steel Work Shop
Bench &Vice, Work Shop Tools,Gardening Tools,
Aluminium Ladder, Wooden Ladder,3Grain Boxes
of Cones, 44G Steel Drum, Rinnai 6BurnerBBQ,
Outdoor Table &Chairs,Fadge Holder,Shearing
Handpieceand cutters,Snig Chains,WireRopes,
Ropes,Poly Bags,3ElectricDrills, MeasuringTape,
Sack Barrow, WaterSkis, Farm Tools,Animal Health
Gear,2UnisexBikes,Kids Bike, Push Mower, Nuts,
Bolts,Nails &Gudgeons.Plus numerous sundries.
Outsideentries -Morrison rotaryLawnMower,
Hand piece, Combs &Cutters,Tailing pen, HT Wire
Sale will be conductedPurchase Priceplus 15% GST
Cash or EFTPOS on dayofsale unless youhave
aPGG Wrightson account.
Signposted off SH1 onto Mitcham Road.
Enquiries:
Victor Schikker (PGW)0275 908 061
Colin Gilbert (Vendor) 0274 343 478
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GUTTER CLEANING for and repairs. Qualified
single storey homes and Tradesmen. Phone Cawte
GENERAL HANDYMAN 027 418 7955.
work. Phone Steven on 021
483 376. CARPET-2-YOU for all your
flooring needs. Supplier
ALTERATIONS, SEWING,
and installer of carpet and
mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,
carpet cleaning. Phone
and curtain making. Call
Mike Gill 027 491 4210.
Michelle on 027 352 7248.
DOUBLE GLAZING
Thinking of double glazing your existing
aluminium windows?
Call your local glass company,
Cranfield Glass for afree no obligation quote.
03 308 6222
www.cranfield.co.nz
2684218
BEAUTIFUL
LAWNS AND
GARDENS
BY YOUR
LOCAL EXPERT.
•RESIDENTIAL MOWING
•COMMERCIAL MOWING
•Ride on mowing
•HEDGES &PRUNING
•ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Call 0800 454 654
or book online www.jimsmowing.co.nz
TRADE &SERVICES
•GARDENING /SPRAYING
•SECTION CLEAN-UPS
•RUBBISH REMOVAL
•GUTTERCLEANING
Franchises
Available
AUCTION SALES
AUCTION SALES
NORTH END
ENGINEERING LIMITED
RETIREMENT AUCTION
ONLINE BIDDING
NOWOPEN!
Major online auction featuringover400 lots
of workshop sundries,engineering plant
and equipment, vehicles,
scissor lifts and much more
VIEWING OPEN
10am –2pm SUNDAY 28 JULY
10am –2pm TUESDAY 30 JULY
6Range St,Ashburton
DETAILS: LIVE.MAINLANDAUCTIONS.NZ
TRADE &SERVICES
BUILDING and property
services. Professional and
experienced Builder.
Specialist in renovations
and repairs, decks, fences,
carports and retaining,
plastering and painting. We
also do tree pruning and
removal. Call Gavin 021
267 1979.
CARAVAN & CAMPER-
VAN -Parts and Accessories
Cleaners and chemicals,
Compact kitchenware,
Towing mirrors, Wheel and
coupling locks, Jockey
wheels, Reversing
cameras, Door latches,
Lights, Vents, Batteries,
Chargers, Solar equipment,
Satellite setups, Appliances,
Heaters, Selfcontainment
kits, Plumbing,
Awnings, Pumps,Toilets
and parts. See our retail
shop. Lifestyle Motorhomes,
199 Dobson Street,
Ashburton. Ph: 03 308
6627.
CARPET Cleaning. Powerful
equipment and fast drying.
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Find us at www.
supersucker.co.nz or
phone John Cameron 027
435 1042
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $80
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
CLOTHING Alterations:
From school uniforms to
wedding dresses and
curtains. Call Vikki on 027
220 0534, or Vikki’s Little
Treasures at the Saturday
Market, West St Carpark.
FARRIER available for horse
shoeing. Ph Joshua 0274
967 195.
TRADE &SERVICES
2696133
CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY
SWEEPS. We'll sweep
your logburner's flue, check
firebricks, baffles, airtubes
and controls. We're experts
on coal-ranges, and can
sweep any sized open fire.
We quote and undertake
repairs, flue extensions and
install bird netting. 0800
224 464, www.chimchim.nz
COBBLER GLENN for
soling, heels, back linings,
stitching, patching, zips,
bags and boot repairs.
Drop them into Stepping
Out, 144 East St, Ashburton.
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,
farm equipment
service and maintenance,
WOF repairs, machining
and welding. Odd jobs a
speciality. Mobile workshop.
Can Collect. Phone
Malcolm 0274 754 241.
FENCING: All Residential,
Subdivisions and Rural.
FCANZ Certified Contractor.
20yrs experience. Call
021 640 748 or www.
highcountryfencing.co.nz
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,
office relocations, call
Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609.
GUTTER Cleaning. Using a
vacuum system to clean
out the debris is a faster
and cleaner process. Call
Allan on 027 209 5026.
HOME-HANDYMAN/
Builder, specialising in
Decking, Carports, Cladding
restoration and Timber
window repairs. General
home-handyman work.
Phone Lindsay 027 230
0205.
2690335
CLASSIFIEDS
Ashburton Courier, July 25, 2024
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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
Winter Warm Up Concert
Sunday4th August 2pm
AllTickets $20*
The AshburtonSilverBand is delighted
to presenta“WinterWarm-Up”Matinee
VarietyConcert. Join us foraheartwarming
eventthatpromisesto
make your winterday extraspecial
with captivating performances from
an impressivearray of local talents
featuring the AshburtonPipeband,
DanceWorx, AshburtonVariety
Theatre, AshburtonIntermediate
Kapa Haka, AllentonSchoolChoir
and ChloeGraham.
This varietyconcertcelebrates an
eclectic mix of the rich talentwithin
our local area, offering an afternoon of
music,entertainmentand community
spirit.
ATaste Of Ireland
LIMITED SEATS STILL AVAILABLE...BOOK YOURS NOW!!
Saturday10th August 7-30pm
Adults $84.90*, Gold Card $79.90*, Group 8+ $77.90*, Child 12 &under $74.90*
It’s hot off it’s ‘OffBroadway’premiereand hitting our stage,featuring revamped classic’s
of DannyBoy,Tell Me Ma,Wild Riverand manymorewell knownsongs.Performed by
worldclassdancechampions.
03 307 2010 211A Wills Street,Ashburton7700
admin@asheventcentre.co.nz
TRADE &SERVICES
LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and
bifold door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Nigel at
Doors and More and 027
516 7104.
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional,
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
PLASTERING
&COATINGS
Rockcote. Waterproofing.
Texture/Specialist
Coatings.
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2678072
ROOF SERVICE -Moss and
mold treatments, roof and
gutter leak repairs, residential
and commercial. For
prompt service -call your
local contractor - Tim on
021 197 8128.
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes, offices
and cars. WINDOW TINT-
ING SINCE 2004. Phone
Craig Rogers 307 6347,
www.windowtinter.co.nz
TILING - For all your tiling
requirements including kitchen
splash backs, flooring
etc. (Full water proofing)
Call Kevin on 027 496
8314.
TRADE &SERVICES
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV
block, glare, heat control,
safety, security, privacy,
frosting films, solar protective
window films. Free
quotes, 20 years local service.
Phone 0800 368 468
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.
tintawindow.co.nz
WANTED TO BUY
A FLYING NUN records
wanted. Will pay Pin Group
Coat $1000, Six Impossible
Things $700, Surburban
Reptiles Sat Night $1600.
Anything by 25 cents,
Gordons, Builders, Clean,
Mainly Spaniards, Playthings,
Toy Love or any
other Flying Nun and 80s
alternative punk bands.
Dave 021 222 6144 Penny
Lane Records, Sydenham,
7days.
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.
Also wanting ahorse float
and trailer. Phone Steve
027 622 0011
*Service fees apply
WANTED TO BUY
PENNY LANE RECORDS
always buying records.
Excellent prices paid. 430
Colombo Street, Sydenham.
03 366 3278. Open 7
days.
SELL
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
2686933
MEMORYFOAM topper pad,
queen. Vacuum food
sealer. Dyna-drill model
342, fully equipped. Slide
projector. Stamp collection.
Phone 027 616 0285.
POULTRY
PULLETS for sale. Brown
Shavers. 15 weeks old.
Phone W.T. Copland. Ph
03 302 2826
FRUIT &PRODUCE
FRESHLY DUG Nadine, Red
Rascal and Agria potatoes,
$2.00/kg. 81 Elizabeth
Street, Ashburton. Ph 03
308 3195 or 027 531 9103.
Proudly supporting Mid-
Canterbury Cancer.

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CLASSIFIEDS
Courier, July 25, 2024
MEETINGS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
BraidedRiversCommunity TrustAshburton
Tennis Centre,Oak Grove, Ashburton
Monday 12thAugust2024
7.30 pm
All welcometoattend
www.midcanterburytennis.co.nz
2599514
Ashburton Speedway Association (Inc)
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WILL BE HELD ATTHE CLUBROOMS
SEAFIELD ROAD –ASHBURTON
on Sunday 11th August 2024, 2pm
--- Business ---
•President’s report
•Financial report
•Election ofofficers and committee
•Appointment of grade reps
•Setting subscriptions and fees for coming year
•General business
Secretary: Alister Glassey
Phone: 021 0275 7869
Email: aglassey@xtra.co.nz
FOR LEASE
Self Storage,Ashburton.
Since2006
Various sizes,
secureaccess,trailer
Making storage easier
www.rainbowstorage.co.nz
office@rainbowstorage.co.nz
Ph /Text 021 554 570
STORAGE: Secure self storage
units available, long or
short term. Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us
on 0274 362 636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.
co.nz
HEALTH &BEAUTY
HEALTH &BEAUTY
AFTERHOURS
HEALTH CARE
PHARMACIES
WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex,
EastStreet will be openon...
Saturday from 9amuntil 1pm
Sunday from 10am until1pm
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacy will be open:
Monday to Friday, 9amuntil 5.30pm
and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm
For free 24 hour TelephoneHealthAdvice
Phonethe healthline on 0800 611 116
Brought
toyouby
2696097
Mid Canterbury
Soball
AGM
30 July,2024
7pm
Ashburton RSA
12 CoxStreet,
Ashburton
(MooreLounge)
2694020
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.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
Forall othermedical assistance outsideofnormal
hourspleasephone your generalpracticeteam,
24/7 to speak with ahealthprofessionalwho
willgiveyou free health advice on what to do or
wheretogoifyou need urgent care.
If youdon’t have aregulargeneral practice,
call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree
telephonehealthadvice.
Allnon-residents andvisaholders please bringyour
passporttoyoursurgery appointment.
NewZealanderstobring some form of ID.
CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton
Phone: 03 3086733
Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz
2570375
RAFFLE RESULTS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Special Meeting
Thereistobeaspecialmeetingtodiscuss the
position of President, Vice President
and the RSA going forward.
Sunday, 28thJuly2024
10 am
Members welcome.
RAFFLE RESULTS
Ashburton Friendship &
Entertainment Club
Firewood Raffle
1st #94 Mandy Casey
2nd #514 Helen
3rd #726 Rachel
Winners have been notified
Many thanks toWoolworths and
New World Supermarkets.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Membership card must be presented.
ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES WANTED
TheMid CanterburyRural Supporttrusthas had an
eventfuland busytimeinrecentyearssupportingour
ruralcommunitythrough themany
highs andlowsoffarming in ourregion.
TheTrust is seekingnew members, particularly those
who have governance experience.
For furtherinformation please call or forward
expressionsofinterestby
Monday 12 August2024 to MCRSTTrustee
Jo Cook 027 683 9832
jo.cook@ruralsupport.org.nz
2694486
ElectricMobility
Wherever youneedtobe
mobilityscooters will get youthere
On displaynexttoFirst National, East Street,Ashburton.
Sales&Service for over 25 years
Electric Mobility Ashburton
Fred Reddecliffe | 027956 0193
2696076
2671952
2696096
2695267
PUBLIC NOTICE
Matureladylookingfor love
Attractive with a
lovely naturewho
lovesquiet time and
cuddles. Particularly
good at keeping you
company. Getin
touchtoday.
Thankyou foryourgenerousfooddonations.
Ph 308 4432 Kindly sponsored by
Tuesday-Saturday Adrienne Patterson
9:30am -noon
TheAshburton SocietyofArtswouldlike to thank
all those involved in the project toupgrade the
exterior of their ShortStreetStudio andGallery.
Jack Savage who created the 3D CAD drawing
(computer aided design) model. Matthew and
theteamatReal Steel,whosourced steel,created
the sculpture and definitely went the extra mile
for usintheir support of alocal group. Alan
Dowdle Building who professionally installed the
sculpture after liaising with Real Steel. Thanks
also to Noah’s Art for the dynamic looking
signage and last but not least,Ashburton Painters
andDecorators forthe greatlooking new coat of
paintonthe building.
All of you were a pleasure to deal with and
incredibly helpful so again, ahuge thank you to
youall.
ADAMS
Sawmilling Co Ltd
TIMBER SALE
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
WHILETHE SAWMILL HAS
CLOSED, WE’RE STILLOPEN
FOR THE FOLLOWING
Assorted treatedtimber includes:
50x50, 75x50, 75x25, 100x25, 150x25
Limited stocks!
Pegs, Edging andStakes
Greatsupplyavailable
ALL DISCOUNTED PRICES –BEINQUICK
WHILE STOCKS LAST!
Hours: Monday-Friday8am-5pm;
Saturday: 8am-12noon
MalcolmMcDowell Road,Ashburton
Phone308 3595 or 0272 999 837
adamssawmill@xtra.co.nz
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hospice MidCanterbury
Dealing with alifelimiting illness?
We cansupport youand your family
to makeevery daycount.
Allservices arefree.
Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387
www.hospicemc.nz
Email manager@hospicemc.nz
hospicemidcanterbury
2675387
2682794
2695536
2696173
10.40
10.45
1.15
2.00
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4.00
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6.00
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Thurs 25th&Fri26th
FlyMeToThe Moon
Horizon: Chapter 1
Deadpool &Wolverine
Ka Whawhai Tonu
TheBikeriders
Inside Out2
FlyMeToThe Moon
AQuiet Place: Day1
Deadpool &Wolverine
Twisters
Sat27th&Sun 28th
10.00 Inside Out2
10.00 Garfield
11.50 Despicable Me 4
12.00 Deadpool &Wolverine
1.40 TheBikeriders
2.30 Horizon: Chapter 1
3.45 FlyMeToThe Moon
6.00 AQuiet Place: Day1
6.20 Inside Out2
8.00 Deadpool &Wolverine
8.15 Twisters
Mon29th, Tues 30th
&Wed 31st
10.40 FlyMeToThe Moon
10.45 Horizon: Chapter 1
1.15 Deadpool &Wolverine
2.00 Ka Whawhai Tonu
3.40 TheBikeriders
4.00 Inside Out2
5.45 FlyMeToThe Moon
6.00 AQuiet Place: Day1
8.00 Deadpool &Wolverine
8.10 Twisters
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ASSEMBLYOFGOD
HakatereMarae
SHW1,Fairton.
Youare welcome to
join us any
Sundayat10am.
More Information
021 0800 6241
Pastor David Hyslop
2695887
WANTED: RETIREES who’d
like a cooked two course
lunch, a day out with
friendly people doing interesting
things and plenty of
laughing. Don’t sit at home
wondering what’s going to
happen next week, come
and join Age Concern, Ashburton’s
206 Club. Monday,
Tuesday or Wednesday,
10am to 2.30pm, Seniors
Centre, 206 Cameron
Street. Cost $15. Phone 03
308 6817.
FARMING NOTICES
3 reel electric fence stand,
1450 long Warratahs,
Warratah driver, Warratah
puller, coils, 150x150 used
sheep netting. Want offers.
Phone 302 7272.
EDUCATIONAL
PIANO Lessons -5+years.
In my home. For more
information, phone Kirstin
on 022 618 8960.
PERSONAL
SINGLELADY
LOOKINGFORLOVE
5’5withcrystalblueeyesandahappy
dispositon,sheissearchingfora
soulmate.Interestsincludemusic,
theoutdoorsandaloverofgood
old-fashionedcooking.Seekingan
honestandcaringgentlemantoshare
outingsandfuntimes.
Call0800315311
tomakecontacttoday.
GARDEN SUPPLIES
PEASTRAW $7/bale, 21
pack $140. Sheep manure
$10/bag, Firewood
$100/m 3 . Call Dave 027
601 1426, with your order.
AHinds and Districts Lions
Project.
2683316

ASHBURTON
WINTER SALE
ENDS THIS SUNDAY, 28TH JULY
28 TH TH JUNE -28 TH TH JULY
TH JUNE - 28
TH JULY
CHECK
OUT
THE
GREAT
SPECIALS
IN-STORE
Be in
quick!
GREATHOT DEALS!
Store open until 2pm Saturday.
Sale specials available on-line
until Sunday 28 July!
Phone03308 5117 l 393 West St,Ashburton
2684992

BIRTHDAY
OPEN
7
DAYS
EXTRAVAGANZA
LAST DAYS!
MAZON-MATTRESS IN ABOX
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design
FROM
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WAS $2999
$
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• Medium comfort level for perfect
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• NZ made
• 203cm L x 152cm W
• 10 year warranty
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WASHING MACHINE
VENTED DRYER
FRONTLOADING WASHER
(By Fisher & Paykel)
®
• 5.5kg, compact model
• Auto water level, saves
water and time
• 1000 max spin speed,
less drying time
needed
• H 1050mm
W 560mm
D 560mm
10 YEARMOTOR
WARRANTY
WAS $1249
SAVE $151
• Sensor drying, saves time and
money
• Front or rear venting option,
position where best for you
• H 830mm
W 600mm
$
1098 .00 D 495mm
• 4kg, compact design
WAS $749
$
519 .00
SAVE $230
• 7.5kg capacity
• 15 wash cycles,
clean a variety of
clothes
• 1200 max spin speed,
less drying time
needed
• H 840mm
W 600mm
D 591mm
15WASH CYCLES
WAS $1199
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SAVE $300
PARTYBOX 310
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• Great for sport/
gaming
WAS $1499
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995 .00
• 65’’ 4K Smart
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display
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sport/gaming
• Theatre
surround
sound
WAS $3999
$
2088 .00
SAVE $322
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