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50 years of riding joy
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DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
For 50 years Mid Canterbury
Riding for the Disabled has been
making adifference in young
people’s lives.
The organisation will
celebrate its anniversary next
month, with agathering and an
open day.
Mid Canterbury RDA offers
therapeutic horse rides to its
clients, and pupils from schools
around the district with avariety
of needs.
Assistant coach, committee
member and horse manager
Shamika, 10, is among Mid Canterbury Riding for the
Disabled riders who enjoy bonding with the horses,
including palomino Rapunzel. The pair are with
volunteers Sue Smith (left) and Rachel Amyes. Inset ­
RDA stalwarts Maxine Hooper and Tony Quaid prepare
for the anniversary.
Heather O’Hara said it was
rewarding to see RDA having
made adifference in so many
children’s lives over the years.
‘‘Being on ahorse is a
therapeutic thing on its own,’’
O’Hara said.
‘‘We hear stories of kids
having abad day at school, they
come here and spend time with
the horses and it sets them up
with apositive
attitude for the rest of the week.’’
RDA in Mid Canterbury began
in 1974 when it set up at the
Tinwald Pony Club. It later
moved to the Ashburton
Racecourse, then bought its own
grounds on Leeston St, opening a
new building at the site in 1982.
Highlights over the years have
included the group’s
involvement in a1981 royal
visit by the late Queen
Elizabeth and the Duke of
Edinburgh, two riders
attending the National
Mounted Games in 1985 from
which they returned home
with Dowker Trophy for team
with most points.
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Ombudsman to investigate
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The district council’s claims the
occupants of only one house have
complained about abarking dog at a
McDonald St address appear to be
untrue.
District council staff have said only
direct neighbours Christine and Trevor
Sanderson have complained to them
about the dog, in defending their
decision not to issue an abatement
notice which would force the dog’s
owner to take action to stop the barking.
However,another couple living near
the same address contacted The
Ashburton Courier last week to say they
havealso complained multiple times.
It comes as the Ombudsman agrees to
formally investigate acomplaint from
the Sanderson’s about alleged inaction
on behalf of the district council.
At the same time, the owner of the
dog, Sami Palavi, said he plans to talk to
alawyer about his concerns Christine
has been harassing him about the dog.
The couple who have complained
alongside the Sandersons said they did
not want to be named.
‘‘We have complained about this dog
barking and howling on many
occasions,’’ the man said.
Acting chief executive Jane
Donaldson acknowledged the district
council had received several
complaints from the couple.
‘‘They have been investigated and
found to be dogs at an Albert Staddress
andadog at adifferent McDonald
Street address. Our contractorhas
phoned the complainant to let them
know the outcome,’’ Donaldson said.
However,the man said since that
phone call, in February, he and his wife
had continued to complain to the
Christine and Trevor Sanderson.
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district council and the animal control
contractor,Talbot Security, by phone
and email. None of these complaints
had been acknowledged or acted on.
One email from the couple to the
district council, dated March 25 and
seen by the Courier ,says: ‘‘The dog was
howling and barking on and off all day
on March 24 until 10.30pm. At times the
howling was for periods of 20 minutes at
atime over the course of the day.’’
All the complaints were referring to
the same dog at the same address the
Sandersons have been complaining
about.
‘‘We know where it’s coming from,’’
the man said.
‘‘I would be quite prepared to stand
up in court and say the dog from (the
address) is barking all the time, that’s
how pissed off we are.’’
He said the barking had quietened
RSA roles need filling
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Achange of theguard is imminent at
the Ashburton RSA as two longtime
members serving as president and
vice­president step down.
President Merv Brenton and vicepresident
Allan Johnstone have
been holding their roles on an
interim basis since March as the
RSA seeks new volunteers to take
over.
The pair have both cited ongoing
health concerns as their reason for
stepping down.
Merv said aspecial meeting on
Sunday drew agood turnout of
members, and generated alot of
discussion afterwards. Both men
were happy to supportnew
hierarchy in the roles as they find
their way.
‘‘The idea of the meeting was to
make people aware of the situation
we are in and to think seriously
about it,’’ he said.
‘‘The only way we can slow down is
to step back and supportsomebody
who steps up.’’
The club has 672 financial
members.
Both voluntary roles, with support
of the executive committee, manage
the day­to­day running of the
Ashburton RSA, which includes
Nico
PHOTO SAMIPALAVI
down last week, had started again over
the weekend, although sounded more
subdued than previously.
Palavi said he had taken his dog, a
Staffy American and French bulldog
cross named Nico, last week to the
SPCA in Christchurch for rehoming, as
Palavi was planning to move to the city.
However,onFriday Palavi went and
got Nico back after the dog did not
settle, and Palavi feared it could be put
down. He was no longer planning on
moving.
He was surprised another couple
besides the Sandersons had
complained, and believed Christine had
been harassing him about his dog
barking.
Christine agreed she had been
harassing Palavi, as she had knocked on
his window at times, to attract his
attention so she could tell him about the
dog barking, and other times had
shouted over the fence.
She was pleased the office of the
Ombudsman had recently agreed to
formally investigate her complaint,
which alleges the district council has
failed in its responsibility to issue an
abatement notice.
premises and seven paid staff. The
premises has abistro restaurant
and facilities for private functions,
events and sections with activities.
‘‘The club is not big enough to
have afully paid manager,’’ Brenton
said.
They hoped to have new people in
place by the end of the month.
Nominations for the president
and vice­president roles arebeing
called for now, and close on August
15. Paperscan be picked up from the
Ashburton RSA.
Voting by all memberswill take
place the following week with the
new appointees to take over from
August 23.
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Baseballopportunityfor Liam
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Baseball­mad teen Liam Stoliker of
Rakaia is heading to America to fulfill a
dream.
He will play in the in the Babe Ruth
World Series.
It’s amonth­long experience which will
see him play alongside, and against, some
top age­group competition. Liam will be
playing at the Babe Ruth World Series
Tournament in Branson Missouri, USA.
Liam was one of only two players from
Canterbury to be selected for the team. He
will be supported on the sideline by his
mother Lesley.
‘‘As an all rounder, I'd say Ilove every
position Ican play. But I'd say that there
two positions that Ilove to play the most,
and that'spitcher and shortstop,’’ Liam
said.
‘‘Going into this all Ican feel is
excitement, this is the biggest opportunity
I've been given so far, and it'sthe best
feeling to be apart of such astrong team.’’
Dad Dayle Stoliker, who teaches at
Ashburton Intermediate School, said
Liam, in the Pac Men 16U Team, leaves
this weekend and would return on August
20.
‘‘He is leaving Saturday to play with a
team of fellow Pacific Region players to
play against teams from all across
America,’’ Dayle said.
Liam, 16, has been making aname for
himself in baseball circles and excited
about the competition.
‘‘The thing I'm probably looking forward
to the most is playing, there is going to be
some amazing competition up in Branson
and I'm really looking forward to it.’’ Liam
said.
In the past Liam has played with the
❛I'd say that there two
positions that Ilove to play the
most and that's pitcher and
shortstop.❜
—Liam Stoliker
Levin Hustle Baseball Club ­who went on
to win the Baseball New Zealand National
championships for the under 13s.
He was also picked up by Nelson Heat
U16 baseball team and played pitcher,
shortstop and catcher. They went on to win
the National U16s championship.
And most recently he played for the
Selwyn Braves men’s team. They won the
STRONG TEAM: Liam Stoliker of Rakaia is
off to fulfill achildhood dream, to play
baseball in the United States. PHOTOS SUPPLIED
championship trophy.
Last summer Liam also played at the
Southern Cross Baseball Academy Mid­
Summer Blast in Levin.
‘‘Players from all over the country were
drafted into four teams by top coaches
from all around New Zealand. At the end of
the tournament Liam had the honour to be
selected into the All Tournament Team ­
chosen by the coaches as the best of the
tournament,’’ Dayle said.
Liam’s sporting days have included
football, with Mid Canterbury Football, but
he started with softball at Burnham at aged
four. He then played with the Ashburton
Demons before amove to Rolleston.
He started playing baseball at Selwyn
from age 10.
Last year Liam was named Sports Person
of the Year at his school, Ellesmere
College, and this year he is student sport
leader. AGivealittle page to help Liam
fulfill his dream had been set up and so far
raised $1410.
IN BRIEF
PHARMACY CRASH
Aworker was hit by acar crashing
through his workplace, Three Rivers
Pharmacy, about 4.30pm Monday.
Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade
members removed the vehicle. Chief
Alan Burgess said the driver had
come along Elizabeth St. She crashed
into the Allens Rd pharmacy’s back
room, avoiding its retail area. The
pharmacist had been trapped, but
freed by police by the time firefighters
arrived. Firefighters helped staff
secure scattered files and medications
.StJohn transported one patient in a
moderate condition to Ashburton
Hospital. Police said inquiries were
ongoing. Yesterday the pharmacy site
(pictured) remained closed.
DATE FOR PARADE
The NBS Ashburton Santa Parade will
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Walnut Ave. This year's theme is
Song that Features aColour, eg.
Yellow Submarine, Purple Rain.
Entrants taking up the theme are
asked to play the song as they go
along in the parade. Red Baron has
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Sleuthing skills used on book thief
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Ashburton’s Cass St Book Box is
closed, after it has been
cleaned out afew times by a
thief.
ABook Box regular user,
Keith Cox, recently witnessed
one of the thefts under way.
The 80­year­old crime fiction
fan used some sleuthingskills
at the time, observing the
actions of the thief and
memorising his car’s
registration number.
Keith said he was walking
past the box, on aweekday
about two weeks ago, when he
saw astocky dark­haired
pakeha man clearing out its
contents. The man walked past
him with an armload of books.
Keith reads about 50 books a
year, which he buys or borrows
from the library and the Book
Box. His favourites include
those by crime and thriller
authors Lee Child and David
Baldacci.
Keith agreed being acrime
novel fan helped prime his
mind to be more observant.
That and having worked as a
repossession agent in the past.
He was arepo man in Tauranga
for about10years, finishing the
job about15yearsago.
‘‘It does make you more
awareofthings around you,’’ he
said.
So instead of just walking on
past the man with an armload of
books, he stopped in his tracks
to observe the man walking
down the road. The man went
about20m, to where ared ute
was parked, and put the books
in the car.
‘‘I wanted to see if he was
going to come back with books,
and he didn’t,’’ Cox said.
The Book Box operates on the
principle that readers take just
one or two books at atime, and
then replacethese with one or
two books when they are able.
‘‘To me, Ithought that was
disgusting what he did,’’ Cox
said.
‘‘The books are there for the
community, not for one person
to take it all,’’ he said.
‘‘Being abook reader myself,
that was my thoughts, ‘Why
would you take that many and
deprivesomebody else?’’’
As soon as Cox saw the man
driveaway with the books, he
went into Community House to
report the incident, and the
car’s registration number.
Community House operates the
Book Box, which is located
outside its premises.
Jess at Community House
said the Book Box had been
cleared out afew times by the
suspectedthief.
Subsequently, she closed the
facility on July 19, and hoped to
reopen it within four weeks.
Book Box users were still able
to take from and contribute to
books on shelves inside
Community House, which
OBSERVANT: Crime novel fan
Keith Cox reads about 50 books
ayear. Above ­the Book Box on
Cass St is closed until further
notice.
operates 8.30am to 5pm Monday
to Friday.
The Book Box has asign on it
saying it is closed, with a
message to the thief that his car
registration is on file and the
area is monitored by security
cameras.
Neither Jess nor Keith had
reported the incident to the
police.
Scholarships available for aspiringleaders
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Calling all Mid Cantabrians who wantto
advance their leadership skills.
Advance Ashburton Community
Foundation has two leadership
scholarships on offer this year, for $10,000
each.
It is the first time in two years the
Advance Ashburton scholarship is being
offered as it was not offered in 2023 due to
the inaugural Jan Early Memorial
Scholarship being launched at the same
time. However, this yearboth will be
awarded.
In 2022, leadership grants were madeto
Methven women Liz McMillan and Janine
Holland, who are reflecting today on how
worthwhilethe grants have been for them.
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What do you dowhen your flake of a
fatherfinally showsup, butyou’rethe one
teaching him?
11-year-old Mildred’s world is turned
upside down when her estranged father,
the washed-up magician Strawn Wise
comestolookafter her andagrees to take
her camping to findamythological beast
knownasthe Canterbury Panther.
Afamily friendly adventure comedy with
3main stars, Elijah Wood as the absent
dad,Nell Fisher as thepluckyheroine and
the foothills of Mid Canterbury shine as a
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Special advance screenings this weekend
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McMillan used hers for afiveday
women in leadership course
at Outward Bound.
‘‘The whole experience of
applyingfor the scholarship and
going through the interview
process felt worthwhile. Being
able to decide what course I
wanted to use the scholarship
money for was really
empowering,’’ McMillan said.
Holland used hers to attend
two Institute of Directors
courses to strengthen her
financial knowledge and
leadershipskills.
‘‘Iwas approached to apply
and took abit of persuasion to
start with. Like many others I
didn’t see myself as leading;
rather I’ve stepped into a
gap working with agroup
of people to achieve
something ambitious, a
new community rest
home in Methven,’’
Holland said.
She said the process of
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applying was worthwhile
in itself, as it was a
chance to reflect on
one’s goals.
‘‘I’d encourage others to apply
for that benefit, as much as the
award. My advice is have ago;
you’ll find the experience of
applying as helpful as the end
outcome.”
Last year the Jan Early
Memorial Scholarship was
awarded to Lorna Humm, a
practicing veterinarysurgeon .The
scholarship is to enhance the
leadership skills of an outstanding
woman in Mid Canterbury, to
enable them to grow their skills in
governance and enhance their
capability of creating abetter
Ashburton District.
Jan Early held many leadership
positions and contributed
significantly to groups in the
district. She became chair of
Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation in
2021 and had aspirations to
continue her governance work
with other companies and her
ultimate goal was to become a
Director of an NZX listed
company. This dream was unable
to be realised when Jan lost her
Recipients of the Advance Ashburton scholarshipsin2022 Liz McMillan (left) and Janine
Holland. Right ­McMillan (third from right standing) usedher scholarship to attend Outward
Bound.
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battle with cancer in May 2023.
In providing the Jan Early Memorial
Scholarship her husband Grant, and her
twin sons, Ben and James, hoped to
encouragemore women to realise their
own leadership aspirations by being able
to undertake training in governance.
Humm is looking forward to
undertaking acompany directors oneweek
course with the Institute of Directors
later this year.
‘‘This scholarship means the world to
me, and has made it possible to taken on
this well regarded company directors
course, which Isimply could not have
funded otherwise. The faith shown in me
by the foundation and the Early family was
humbling,Iremain so grateful,’’ Humm
said.
She encouraged others to apply for this
year’s scholarship, not only for the
financial and training opportunities it
provided but also as it would open up
opportunities for wider connections.
To apply for the scholarships which
close on August 23 go to
advanceashburton.org.nz/leaderscholarship­closes­23rd­august.html
Inaugural recipient of the Jan Early
memorial scholarship Lorna Humm
(above), who is apracticing veterinary
surgeon.
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Project grows
Growing numbersofvolunteersare coming on board at the new
Ashburton Community Garden on land behind the Salvation Army
Family Store on Wills St. Just four months after ahui was held on the
proposed project, most weekends you will find people at the
Salvation Army­owned site, participating in working bees preparing
the grounds, adding straw and manure, planting ,watering and
weeding. Pictured above left (from left) are Plains Rotary members
Colin Bryant and Allan Lill, and Vince Braam, Montanae Elizabeth
Baker with her son Cedar, Kasia Chapman­Labecka, Paul Nieman,
Percy Tilialo and Brett McFarlane. Inquiries on volunteering or
donating plants are via ashburtoncommunitygarden@gmail.com or
the garden’s Facebook page.
Junior bandmembers excited
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Some of the Ashburton Silver
Band’s youngest members are
getting their first opportunity
to play at abig concert this
weekend.
The band is presenting
Winter Warmup at the
Ashburton Event Centre on
Sunday.
Ashburton Borough School
year 6pupil Monte De Sitter
has been playing the trumpet
for three years.
He said likes the silver
band’s big sound.
‘‘I’m looking forward to the
big crowd and the people
from Christchurch who will
be there.’’
His family had encouraged
him to take up the trumpet.
He recently played at a
friend’s wedding.
The youngest member of
the band is Allenton School
year 4pupil, Austen Cawte
who is also learning the
trumpet.
He said one of his
highlights of his 18­month
musical career so far was
playing Happy Birthday for
his dad.
He said he loved playing
with the silver band.
‘‘I enjoy learning to read
music andIamloving having
my own shiny new trumpet,’’
he said.
Ashburton College year 9
student Charlie Lawn has
been learning the cornet for
two years.
He said he likes playing
with the band because
everyone playing together
makes the music sound good.
He has an interest in the
army andisamember of the
Ashburton Cadet Unit.
‘‘I’ve always wanted to play
the LastPost on Anzac Day,’’
Charlie said.
Fellow cornet player,
Ashburton Intermediate year
7pupil Ethan King has also
been learning for two years.
‘‘I love playing in the band
because everyone is kind and
it’s fun to do.’’
Band committee member
Fiona Maginness said the
concert would provide an
important opportunity to
showcase members’ skills.
‘‘As we are small band,
there are fewer opportunities
for us to play out. We feel it is
important to have something
PRACTICE: Members of the
Ashburton Silver Band are
preparing for Winter Warmup
concert includejunior band
members (from left front)
Charlie Lawn, Monte De Sitter
and Austen Cawte. PHOTO SUPPLIED
to play at, so the band can
continue for us and for our
younger players,’’ Maginness
said.
Winter Warmup will also
showcase soloist Chloe
Graham, Dance Worx
Ashburton, Ashburton Pipe
Band, Ashburton
Intermediate Kapa Haka,
Allenton School choir and
Variety Theatre Ashburton.
Funds raised from the
concert would go towards
overdue maintenance on the
band rooms, and to buy new
music.
‘‘If we were to fill the
Ashburton Event Centre we
would like to give them some
money,’’ Maginness said.
Braided Rivers Community
Trust provided agrant
enabling the band to stage the
concert.
Winter Warmup at
Ashburton Event Centre,
August 4, 2pm. Tickets $20
plus fees.
ConcernedRate Payers
Canterbury Region’s ‘Rates &
Council Debts Just Keep Rising -
So What is Really Going On’
public meeting in Ashburton at
6.30pm at the SeniorCentre,
Cameron St. See the group’s
Facebook page, or email
challengingcouncils@icloud.com
Parkrun is officially startingat
Ashburton Domain at 8am. A5km
walk or run community event.
Free to enter. All ages and
abilities welcome.Register now at
parkrun.co.nz
Ashburton Petanque Club is
hostingthe annual Canterbury
Open -doubles and singles event
at the Racecourse Rd piste over
August 3and 4.
It is aranking competition for
players, and one of the biggest
events on the South Island
petanque calendar. Viewers
welcome.
AUGUST 4
Ashburton SilverBand’s Winter
Warmup concert at 2pm at the
Ashburton Event Centre,
featuringavariety of Mid
Canterbury talent. Tickets $20,
fees apply.
AUGUST 5­9
Ashburton District Family History
Group are holding public open
days 2to4pm, and on August 10,
10am to 1pm, at the Ashburton
Museum.
AUGUST 7­9
Mount Hutt College school
production No Ill Feeling at 7pm
in the school hall. Tickets $10
available from the school office,
or email cheneryj@mthutt.
school.nz to reserve tickets. Door
sales also available, as well as
raffle and refreshments on sale
each night.
AUGUST 11
Ashburton Musical Club presents
CantyBoys Barbershop with the
Mid Canterbury Choir, Sinclair
Centre, Park St at 2pm.
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Acknowledgement
FAHEY,JuneFrances –on
July 25,2024. Passed away
peacefully at Rosebank
Lifecare, aged 83 years.
Now with her soulmate.
Much loved wife of the
late John. Dearly loved
Mum ofDonna and Dave,
and David. Loved Nana of
Ben and Leah, Toni, and
Shay, and loved great-
Nana of Charlotte, and
Mitchell; Luca, Brodie,
and Ellie. Messages to
the Fahey family, POBox
472, Ashburton 7740.
In keeping with June’s
wishes aprivate cremation
has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
FAHEY, June Frances,
(nee McLauchlan),
passed away 25 July2024.
Dearly loved daughter
of the Jim and Frances
McLauchlan.
Beloved sister of Bruce
(dec) and Barbara
McLauchlan, Barry and
Marlene McLauchlan
(both dec), Peter and
Barbara McLauchlan,
Elizabeth and Alan
Cornwall. Loved auntofall
her nieces and nephews.
She will be sadly missed.
KASPAR, Karel –onJuly
30, 2024, passed away
peacefully, at Radius
Millstream, aged 95 years.
Dearly loved husband of
the late Lidka. Much loved
father and father-in-law of
Lidkaand LeicesterWilson,
and Zdena and David
West. Treasured ‘Dede’ of
Karla, Ryan, and Adam;
Jen, and Steven, and a
special great-Dede of his
10 (soon to be 11) greatgrandchildren.
Messages
to the Kaspar family PO
Box 472 Ashburton 7740.
Aprivate service for Karel
will be held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
Family
Notices
Enquiries phone
Mary or Karenon
308 7664
or call into
199 Burnett Street.
WILSON Winston David
(Winnie), (Sam) – on
July 26, 2024, peacefully,
surrounded by family, at
Ashburton, aged 84 years.
Much loved husband
of Teresa. Dearly loved
father and father-in-law
of Cara,Orianna andJohn,
Inez andMark, andadored
Pop of Ryan, and Eva;
and Sophie. Messages
to Winston’s family, P
O Box 472, Ashburton
7740. Donations to
the Ashburton Kidney
Society would be much
appreciated and may be
left at theservice. Aservice
to celebrate Winston’s life
will be held at the Hotel
Ashburton, Racecourse
Road, on Saturday
August 3, commencing
at 2.00pm, followed by
private cremation at the
AshburtonCrematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
JOYCE, Betty Marion:
Born December 1, 1931.
Age 92years. Sadly Betty
passed away athome on
July 29, 2024. Much loved
wife of the late Robert
Ian. Adored mother
and mother-in-law of
Marilyn and Ian, Robyn
and Dave, and Nigel and
Amanda. Loved Nana of
Jesse, Courtney, Jordan
and Rachael, William and
Hannah Mae. We will
forever cherish the times
we spent together and all
the wonderful memories.
Betty was an amazing
person whose humour
and kindness touched the
lives of all who knew her. A
celebration ofBetty’s life
will be held at alater date,
details to follow.
Messages to: The Joyce
family, C/- PO Box 6035,
Ashburton7742
08002MEMORY
027 637 1229
FLEMING, John
Anderson –Val and family
would like to sincerely
thank everyone for their
kindness and support
following the passing of
John. Thankyou to those
who were able to attend
the funeral and especially
the Rifle Club and Lions
Club members that
formed aguardofhonour.
Thankyou forall the texts,
letters, cards, flowers and
the much-appreciated
gifts of food. Please
accept this as apersonal
acknowledgement from
all of us.
SCHUBERT, Lance Philip:
We would like to thank
everyone who showed
us such kindness after
the death of Lance, and
for the messages, cards,
baking,flowers,plantsand
visits. Wewere humbled
to realise Lance was so
well liked and respected
in the district. Asthere
are so many of you and
many addresses, phone
numbers unknown, please
accept this as a grateful
thanks to youall.
Also, many thanks to
Memory, especially Kate
whose kindness helped
to make avery sad time
bearable.
From Jacky, Simon, Tina
and Adam.
THOMSON Patricia
Claire (Claire): The family
of the late Claire wish to
acknowledge and thank
familyand friendsfor their
kindness and support
shown to us all onClaire’s
passing. This has been
greatly appreciated at
this difficult time for all
ourfamilies. Please accept
this asapersonal thank
you.
Family Notices
Birth, engagement, anniversary, death,
acknowledgement, andinmemoriam notices
will be charged$20 foramaximum of
35words,thereafteronaper-line basis
of $2.50 for5words.
Deadline forthese notices10amWednesday
prior to Thursday publicationdate.
10 Ashburton
NEWS
Courier, August 1, 2024
New snow ‘gift
from the gods’
GAMECHANGER: Mt Hutt had received about 80cm of snow by 10am yesterday. Below ­MtHutt
staff kept on top of the snowstorm.
PHOTOS, INCLUDING FRONT PAGE, NICOLE HAWKE/MT HUTT
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mt Hutt Ski Area received about 80cm of snow
by 10am yesterday, with drifts up to 2m in
places.
Manager James McKenzie said the snowfall
was a‘‘big game changerfor the season’’.
Only 30cm of natural snow had fallen so far
this ski season before this week’ssnowstorm.
‘‘This is like agift from the gods,’’ McKenzie
said.
The ski area planned to be open by today.
He said Friday, Saturdayand Sunday would
be Car Pool Priority Days as the ski area
would be busy.
Snow fell to about 300m elevation in Mid
Canterbury on Tuesdayand Wednesday,
settling on the groundinMethven and the
foothills.
Coach gets 15-matchban
Asenior Brugby coach has been temporarily
banned from coaching after misconduct
towards areferee.
It follows accusations of an assault against a
referee following athe senior Bsemi­final
match between Hampstead and Celtic in
Ashburton on July 20.
Celtic Bwon the semi­finalatHampstead
Rugby and All Sports Club 25 points to 20.
Mid Canterbury Rugby Union chief
executive Tanya Dearns said, in astatement
this week, that following ajudicial hearing
July 24, the coach was found guilty of using
threatening words or actions towards the
referee,and grabbing the referee's shirt.
The judicial committeedid not substantiate
any further allegations of referee assault
during or after the match, the union said.
Dearns said according to the New Zealand
Rugby Disciplinary Rules, the behaviour
could have resulted in a23­match suspension.
‘‘Howeverafter considering both the
mitigating and aggravating factors, the
suspension was reduced by eight matches,
❛Respect forreferees is
fundamental to the integrity of
the game. We take these matters
very seriously. ❜
—Tanya Dearns
resulting in a15­match ban from coaching or
any involvement with teams playing matches,’’
Dearns said.
‘‘Respect for referees is fundamental to the
integrity of the game,’’ she said.
‘‘We take these matters very seriously and
are committed to maintaining arespectful
environment for all participants.’’
The union noted heightened emotions
among sideline supporters after the final
whistle may have also contributed to the
incident and this would be addressed directly
with the club.

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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 22
01 August 2024
Head of Senior School Message
Half-Way PointofSchoolYear
As we are well past the halfway point ofthe
school year for senior students, it's crucial for
them to start assessing their progress towards
their NCEA qualifications.
This is the time totake stock ofwhat internal
assessments still need to be completed and to
plan ahead for2025.
Senior students should be proactive in
understanding their current standings, identifying any areas that need
improvement, andsetting cleargoals forthe upcoming year.
It is essential touse this time wisely, in order to ensure asuccessful
academicjourney and to prepareeffectively fortheir futureendeavours
beyond high school.
Well-being
As the end of the year drawsnearer, senior students oftenfind themselves
facing a multitude of responsibilities and emotions. Balancing the
completionofinternal assessments, preparing forDerivedGrade Exams,
studyingfor NCEA exams,and trying to savour the final months of their
school experiencecan indeedbeoverwhelming.
It is important for senior students toprioritise their tasks, manage their
time effectively,and seek supportfromteachers andpeerswhen needed.
Maintaining ahealthy balance between academic commitments and
enjoying their last moments at school can help alleviate stress, and
ensure afulfilling end to their high schooljourney.
During this period it is important to focus on the thingsthathelp maintain
wellbeing.
Followingare some suggestionsfromSportNZ on how to supportthe
mental healthofyoung people.
Young people can focus onthe following six factors tohelp anchor
them,inorder to remain balancedand healthy, bothphysically and
mentally:
1. Controllables: Concentrate onthe things that matter and the things
they can control –and beattentive of their internal experiences
(thoughts,feelings,sensations).Take timetoacknowledge andaccept
them,and then gently bringtheir attentionbacktothe task at hand.
2. Routines: Maintain consistent routines (sleep, nutrition, wake-up
time,study, social time). This remindstheirbrainsthatitissafe to dial
thestress response back andenables them to focus onwhatishelpful.
3. Connection: Stay connectedtotheir purpose,values andgoals. Keep
up regularcontact with their support system. In times of challenge, we
need to increase support,astheymight need to reachout more than
usual.
4. Behaviours: Do the basics ofpersonal self-care (quality food, time
with loved ones, mindfulness etc) and ensure they put themselves
first. Deliberately seek out people and stuff thatmakes them happy.
Information
College Production
Please join Ashburton College students,
and enjoytheir amazing talents,
as theypresent thisyear’sProduction–Threads.
5. Opportunities: Promote a growth mindset. Everyone is having to
change plans and behaviours. Ifthey can focus onthe opportunities
thatthe new plan presents,they will come through this in abetter place.
6. Time Management: Allocate aspecific amount oftime intheir day to
focus on what-ifs, worry etc. This will allow their brain to engage fully
when they’rerequired to focusonother activities.
Derived GradeExams
The College Exams are running from 22August to 29 August. To help
guide senior students through these Derived Grade Exams the students
have been given the same messages from all staff. Youcan support your
tamariki forthese as well,byreiterating thesame statements also.
The main points are:
WhydowedoDerived GradeExams?
• These markscan be usedfor DerivedGradesatthe end of theyear, should
astudent be unable to sitanexamdue to unforeseen circumstances.
• Teacher andstudents cansee gaps in understanding.
• Itisgood to practise under exam conditions.
PreparationTips for Exams:
• Work out the basics: which exams you have, when the exams are on,
what topics arebeing covered, andhow much youhavetolearn foreach
one.
• Createastudytimetable, andgiveyourself enough timetostudy.
• Use flow charts, mind maps and diagrams, practise past exams, learn
quotes and definitions, explain your answers toothers, organise study
groups withfriends.
ManagingStress on Exam Day:
• Workout what youneed to take with youonexamday and organise this
the nightbefore.
• Eat agood, light breakfast –thiswill help withenergyand concentration.
• Ifyou feel yourself gettingworried before yourexam -spendsometime
focusing on your breathing.
• When you sit down to do your exam, take time toslow your breathing
andrelax.
• Read through the exam paper carefully. Underline key words and
instructions.
• Workonthe questionsthatyou findeasiest first.
• TRYYOURBEST TO ANSWER EVERYQUESTION.
Iwish all the students all the best for the remainder of the year and look
forwardtosupporting them to achievetheir individual excellence.
‘Whenthe stormhits, theboats in theharbour drop anchor.
If they don’t, they getswept outtosea.
Droppinganchordoesnot make thestorm go away,
butinstead keepsthe boat steady untilthe stormpasses’.
SportNZ
AbbeyBruce
Head of Senior School
Supportfor AshCollStudentstoFlava Festival
This fundraiser isbeing held to support College rangatahi toraise
funds foruniforms/kakahu forthe annual FlavaFestival,being held on
Saturday07September,atTimaru’sSoundshellonCaroline Bay.
The College rōpū/group were overall champions last year, and the current
ākonga/studentsare looking forwardtoperforming in this year’s event, and
hopingtorepeatthe 2023title.
If you are able to support this fundraiser, place your order quickly. Your
supportwill be appreciated.
Staff –Welcome
Jess Kaur
Learning Support
Assistant
Staff –Appreciation
Information
Jo Petrovics
Learning Support
Assistant
Senior Course Selections –2025
There are two sessions available to support the important Senior
Students’Course Selections for2025.
Youare warmly invited to attend these, on the dates show below, or
–ifyou require more information you can make contact with Head of
Senior School AbbeyBruce.
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 goals and 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 timesonline,
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.
Sijo Varghese
TeacherofMathematics
Dave Christensen and Mary Buckland
Ahuge thank you is given once again to our perennial long-term
relievers, Dave Christensen and Mary Buckland.
Both Dave and Mary have taught new staff member Sijo Varghese’s
Mathematics classes up untilthis pointinthe year,while Sijo awaitedvisa
requirements.
Currently,Maryiscontinuing to teachtwo classes.
College cannot express enough, how important this type of support is to
the success of our kura. Weare so fortunate tohave capable teachers to
call on in thereliefarea,and forlonger-term relieving requirements.
Coming Events
Please note -*denotes subject to confirmation of student availability.
August
03 **Canterbury SecondarySchools’ Rhythmic Gymnastics
MilesToyotaChampionship -MCC 1stXVvChristchurch Boys,
Celtic Rugby grounds
03-04 NZSS Trampolineand DMT(Double Mini Trampoline)
Championships,Auckland
04-10 Cook Islands Language Week
05 Year 11 EA Trip
06 **Aoraki Boys’Badminton, Timaru

Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 22
01 August 2024
Events
Year 12 StudentsAttended RYDA
(RotaryYouthDriver Awareness) Day
This annual eventwas heldfor all
College Year 12 students atthe
Hotel Ashburton onWednesday
19 June,from9:00am–3:00pm.
Road Safety Education Limited
(RSE) is a not-for-profit learning
organisation which operates throughout New Zealand and
Australia.
Their Vision is commitment to saving lives through the
provision of road safety education to youth (their Mission
Statement).
TheRYDAprogrammeispartofwhatRSE delivers,providing students with
the toolsand understanding needed to be active, responsible road citizens.
The one-day workshop front-loads students’understanding ofroad safety,
providing tools, habits and motivation to take action and stay safe onour
roads asbothdrivers and passengers.
TheRYDAprogramme is co-ordinated locallythroughcommunity partners
Rotaryand the AshburtonDistrictCouncil.
Duringthe daystudents took part in workshop rotations, covering Speed
and Stopping; DriveS.O.S;The ‘I’inDrive;RoadChoices; Crash Investigators;
Mind Matters.
Five fatal facts affect road safety, being: Seatbelts, Alcohol and Drugs,
Fatigue,Distraction and Speeding.
(Pictured left):
Students in one
of the workshops,
with College
students (leftand
right):
SamRoulston
andLuke Rhodes
providing the
inter-active
responses to the
question ‘Whatis
Peripheral Vision?’
Green Light Driver Training
Local Rotary member Bob Verrall provided the very realistic workshop
involving correct use of aseat belt, keeping tyres inflated, tyre tread
thicknesses, and the all-important followingand stoppingdistances.
Studentswereasked to estimatehow long it takes to stop in a30kmh zone,
and a50kmh zone; andthe risks of travelling over thespeed limit.Bob,the
driver,did afine job of demonstratingsomeofthe pitfalls.
StudentSportsCoachingDevelopment
AStudent Coach Development Day was held inCollege’s mini-gym
on 27 May 2024, presented byBen Owers from Sport Canterbury
and facilitated by Amanda Everett, Sport Canterbury’s Regional
Development Office, South Canterbury. Assisting were Alice Breading
and Anna Holland of SportCanterbury.
Twenty-four students in total, including ten from across Mount Hutt
and St Kevin’s Colleges, attended this all-day session, which was open to
students who currently coach school or community teams, or intend to in
the future. Sports coveredonthis daywereRugby, Basketball andNetball.
AshburtonCollege Attendeeswere:
Tessa Jones, Larry Kamal, Riki Philpott, Jack Spicer, Jack Strawbridge
(Basketball); Megan Barr, Casey Brake, Amelia Cosgrove, Lennox Officer,
Leané Senekal (Netball); Joshua Eketone, Dave Pio, Emmett Rowlands,
Beaver Touli (Under 15 Rugby).
College Kairuruku Hākinakina |Sports Co-ordinator Darion Gray said that
the morning session consisted of working groups, giving thought towhat
works, how tochange things up, keeping things interesting and enjoyable
forall (coaches included),and answeringthe questions ‘Why Do We Coach?
What is my Super Power?’
(Pictured
right): Agroup
being led to
brainstormthe
qualities of a
good leader.
Through the afternoon session, students worked in their respective codes,
with the main purpose being to increase students' capabilityand confidence
to deliver effectivetraining sessions throughgamification, activitydelivery
and structuring sessions.
(Pictured above): Netball Coaches working with Claire Tappin, from Mid
Canterbury Netball, and (below) the Basketball group, with community
coaches EvaKelly and TarynDouglas.
Congratulations
RangioraHighSchool–AshburtonCollege
Sports Exchange
Afterastrong showing, and adraw, againstBurnside High School,the
AshColl teams were subjected tosome master classes intheir clash
against Rangiora High School. However, anenjoyable day was also
had.
The day’s resultswere-
Sports AshburtonCollege - RangioraHigh
Win
School -Wins
Basketball –Junior Boys 92 -54
Basketball –Senior Boys 108-66
E-sports
By default
Hockey –Boys’ 1st XI 3-2
Hockey –Girls’1st Xl 4-1
Netball –Year 10B 32 -23
Netball –Year 9A 46 -16
Rugby –Under18Girls 42 -17
Football –Boys’ 1stXI 12 -0
Football –Girls’1st XI 6-0
SmallboreRifleShooting 1505.51 –1421.25
Within the results we do note and commend College’s Netball Year 10B
result. This team played the Rangiora High School Year 10A team, and to
lose by only 9goals was described bySports Co-ordinator Darion Gray as
a‘fabulous result’.
Akey highlightwas the winbythe SmallboreRifle Shooting team.
Appreciation is given also to Rangiora High School’s Rugby personnel for
loaning players to AshburtonCollege in orderfor them to field ateam.
Thanks go also to ourTeachers-in-Charge andSuperb Volunteer Coaches
andManagers:
•Basketball - AndrewShepherd.
•E-sports - Tom Kitchen.
•Hockey Boys - Jason Vannini.
•Hockey Girls - JoWakelin.
•Football Girls - Lisa Elliott (who ran the team in Coach
Georgina Khabu's absence).
•Netball 10B - Rachel Hartand Anna Arrowsmith.
•Netball 9A - VickiMcArthur andPaula Strawbridge.
•RugbyUnder 18 - Johnny Galbraithand Tania Trusler-Clark.
•Football Boys - Helen Beal.
•SmallboreRifle
- Jason Robinson, MandyWoods, Andrew Mckenzie,
TJ Stewart.
(Picturedleft): Membersof
the well-performed Year 10B
Netball team, preparing for
their next quarterofplay.
(Picturedbelow): TheBoys’ 1st
XI Hockey team preparing for
their matchagainst Rangiora
High School which resulted in
aclose 3-2 loss.
(Pictured above): Driver Bob Verrall illustrating the risks of insufficient
stopping time,ending with sending the ‘dummy’intothe air,showing how
easy it would be to injure orkill, for example, achild who had run into the
pathwayofacar.
Head of Senior School
AbbeyBrucesaidthatthe
daywentverywell,helping
students to think about how
their driving affects themselves
and others.
College thanks Abbey forher
organisation of the dayand the
staff who supported students
throughout the day.
(Pictured right): Year 12 student
LibbyFeutz,adorned in District
Councilsunglasses, giving
thethumbs up forthe day’s
programme.
07 AshCollProduction – Threads –Auditorium,7:00pm
Supernet Netball SeniorA’s,Christchurch
Hockey Girls’1st XI vs St Margaret’s College,Ngā Puna WaiPark
Rugby1st XV andUnder 15 Girls,various venues
08 **Aoraki Girls’Badminton, Timaru
**CanterburySecondarySchools Ski/SnowboardChampionships,
Mt Hutt
AkoInterviews,atCollege,10:00am–8:00pm
09-10 AshCollProduction – Threads –Auditorium,7:00pm
10 **Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Gymnastics: Artistic
11 **Canterbury SecondarySchools’One DayHorse Trial,
McLean’s Island,Christchurch
12 **Aoraki Snowsports, Mt Dobson
(Pictured left):
Rugbycoaches
learning in their
session with
Jock Cockburn.
Looking Ahead
This will be followed-up during the year with the student coaches being
observed intheir coaching roles, with support provided, and accompanied
by access to online learning modules.
TheUnder 15 RugbyCoaches were scheduled to be observedatthe Burnside
High School/AshburtonCollege Exchangebut the Regional Sports Director
wasunexpectedlyunavailable. However, shewas provided with video clips
of the boys instructing, running drills and coaching the match, which was
wonbyCollege!
Appreciation
Appreciation isgiven to our community volunteers for their input and
support within the afternoon breakout sessions: Jock Cockburn -Celtic
Rugby Club; Eva Kelly and Taryn Douglas –Basketball Mid Canterbury; and
ClaireTappin –Mid CanterburyNetball.
AshCollWay Students of the Week Award
ThisweekwehighlightAshColl WayStudent of the Week Awardees,
for Week 1ofTerm Three.
The theme for thisweekwas ‘ConsistentlyShowing Qualityby
Recognising PersonalMistakesand Learning from Them’.
Diego Lauina
Year 9
Katelyn Wilson
Year 12
Shila Savage
Year 10
Nicholas Fine
Year 11
Mylee Williams
Year 13

COUNCIL BRIEF
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Thursday,1August2024 | ISSUE 190
LocalOlympic legends on show
Withthe Olympic Games in Paris
under way, Mid Canterbury’sown
sporting starsofthe past have been
given pride of placeatEANetworks
Centre.
Larger-than-lifeimages of 10 local sporting
legends, including seven Olympians,
have beenfixed to the western sideof
the indoor stadium, and there’sroom for
more.
Sport and Recreation managerRichard
Wood said Council hadbeenworking with
Sport Canterburyonthe specialprojectto
publicly display the sporting legends.
“One or twolegends areinductedeach
year, as part of Sport Canterbury-Mid
Canterbury'sannualsports awards, and
their images areonpull-up banners
displayed only at the awards. We wanted
tohavethese sporting champions on
permanent display to celebrate the
district’ssporting greatness.”
The 10 include OlympiansHayden
Roulston(cycling), Lauren Ellis(cycling),
Duncan Grant (rowing), Kieren O’Grady
(hockey), Paul Ackerley(hockey), Stacey
Carr (hockey)and Ann Shurrock(archery),
Commonwealth Games participant Trevor
Cochrane (athletics)and Silver Fern Angela
Mitchell (netball), and All BlackJockRoss
(rugby).
Sport Canterburylegends criteriaincludes
theyhavegiven significant servicetotheir
sport,represented at an international
Rail safe week startswith freescones!
KiwiRail and TrackSAFE are
urging people to take agood hard
look fortrains when approaching
any rail level crossing duringRail
SafetyWeek 2024.
Ashburton DistrictCouncil will
support the campaign by setting up
an information station on the open
footpathareanearthe East/Burnett
Street pedestrian railway crossing on
Monday 5August at 8am.
It’shoped thatthe station will attract
workerswho havejustcrossedthe
pedestrian railway crossing after
parking their carinthe WestStreet
carpark,says Neil McCann, Group
Manager infrastructureand open
spaces.
“These workersare crossing therailway
by foot quiteoften, so we want to do
our besttoreach them with safety
messaging. At the station theywill
beable to speak with elected council
membersand staff aboutrail safety,
enteracompetition and pickupsome
giveaways while taking advantage of
some free scones.”
It’stimely forAshburton since trains
stopped moving slowly throughtown
when train shunting movedtothe
leveland havebeen retired foratleast five
years.
Sport CanterburyCommunity Advisor
AliceBreading saidSportCanterbury
hadimmense prideinthe inductedMid
Canterburysportinglegends.
"It is arealprivilegetohonourand
celebrate theinductedathletesatour
annual sportsawards evening, anditis
always ahighlight. Wenot only celebrate
their immense success butacknowledge
their commitment and dedication to their
chosensport.
"Being able to have the sports awards
legends showcased permanently in a
FairtonFreight HubinApril, he said.
“It isimportant forpeople to recognise
that mosttrains will nowbetravelling a
lotfaster, so extremecaution is advised
when entering the rail corridor.”
In the year to 30 June,40vehicles or
people collidedwithtrains across the
national rail network and therewere
305 near misses.
At public levelcrossings alone, there
were 11 collisions and 192nearmisses.
Nearmisses at levelcrossings have
facility thatsomany of our community’s
young tamarikiand rangatahi step foot in
regularly, is afitting home. Ihope thattheir
presence within the stadiumnot onlyadds
to the prestigeoftheir induction but also
stands to inspire all theyoung athletes in
ourcommunity to dreambig."
Mr Wood said the newdisplay of legends
wascreatinglotsofconversationsamong
those visitingthe sport and recreation
centre.
“It’sinspiringfor people to know about
the localsports menand womenwho
have performed on the worldstage.We’re
proud to have them on show.”
steadily increasedsince alow of 150
in 2021. Allofthe collisionsatlevel
crossings and 77 per cent of near
misses were at crossings thatalready
have active protection.
KiwiRail Chief ExecutivePeter Reidy
said 10 people hadlosttheir livesin
collisions with trains overthe past year.
"Theaverage freight train weighs well
over1000tonnes and cannotswerve
to avoidaperson or vehicle or stop
quickly.Our locomotiveengineers
canblowthe horn and put on the
emergencybrakes, but thereisoften
little elsetheycan do.
"It’s alsodeeply troublingtosee that
all of the collisions and closeto80per
cent of near misses at levelcrossings
were at crossings that already have
flashinglights, bells orbarrier arms.
“For this year’s Rail SafetyWeek
campaign, we’repromoting asimple
behaviour that will keep people safe,
taking aproper look in either direction,
asteely stareand notjustafleeting
glance,whenyou approach alevel
crossing.”
Rail SafetyWeek runsfromMonday 5
AugusttoSunday 11August 2024.
SHORT
AND
SWEET
ROADING ROUNDUP
Our roadingcrews have been busy
in the past year.Workcompleted
in 2023-24 includes: 16,277m2 of
sealed road digouts, 3443m2 of
sealed road stabilisation repairs,
6262km of unsealed grading,
35,684m3 of maintenance
metalplaced, 50.1km of reseals
placed, 9.7km of sealed road
rehabilitationconstruction, 120%
of the maintenancebudget and
98% of renewals budget spent.
DOMAIN TALK
The Ashburton Domain turns
160 yearsold in 2024 and the
Ashburton Art Galleryand Museum
is hosting aspecial three-month
exhibitiontocelebrate the
milestone. ThisSunday, 4August,
at 2pm, our open spacesmanager
IanSoperwill speak about
the domain and work to keep
developing it.On22September, at
2pm, therewill alsobeadrawing
workshop, inspiredbydifferent
locations within the domain. The
museum exhibition will rununtil 3
November.
BETTER TOGETHER
Roadside alcohol breath tests
in Methven andAshburton
were among 45,088 breath tests
conductedinJuneaspart of an
initiativeinvolving Council, Police
and NZ TransportAgency. Better
Together wasajoint projectto
remind driversofthe life-changing
consequences of driving impaired;
police also conductedadditional
vehicle checks and driver
educationacross Canterbury.
WATCHTHE GAMES
If you'dlikeabig-screen experience
to watchhighlightsand replays
from the Olympic Games in Paris,
then pop alongtothe Ashburton
Library, which hasnon-stop games
coverage in the event space.
YOUTH FORUM
Ayouth forumhas been scheduled
for23September in the Council
chamber.Aninvitationhas been
extended to all schoolsinthe
districttotakepart and send2-3
students to talk to Council.
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Final days forfeedback on parks
Locals arebeing encouraged to
"love their parks" by having asay
on the draft Reserve Management
Plan before feedback closes this
weekend.
The draft sets out howthe district’s121
parks and reserveswill be managed,
operatedand maintained, and includes
everything from small neighbourhood
parks to the Ashburton Domain.
Democracyand Engagement Group
Manager Toni Durham says the draft plan
consists of fivevolumes and while that
might sound daunting, people don’t need
to read everyword.
Short shutdown forHinds supply
Influencersand travel writersare among
guests to the Ashburton Districtinthe next
six weeks.
Visitor promotion also includes the launch
of the Winter Campaign on ExperienceMid
Canterburysocial media channels, and
theprinting of aMid CanterburyVisitor
Guidebrochure.
Council staff havebeen working with
“We’dencouragepeople to startby
looking up their local park or perhaps
areserve thatisspecial to them and
examine the policies and issues thathave
been identified forthatarea.
“Anothergreat waytogivefeedback is
using the interactivemap at itsourplace.nz
which allows youtosimply dropapin on
the park you’dliketocomment on.”
As of Tuesday morning, 135 submissions
had been received.
People canviewthe draft and submit their
feedback at itsourplace.nz, submissions
close Sunday 4August.
The Hindswater supply will be
shut down fortwo hoursfrom3pm
on Tuesday6Augustfor electrical
work.
During the shutdown, council contractors
will makerepairstothe powersupply to
the Hinds watertreatment plant.
Group Manager Infrastructureand Open
Spaces Neil McCann said equipment
monitoring powertothe watertreatment
plant had indicatedtherewas aproblem.
“Soweinvestigated and then arranged a
Drawing in the tourists
the travel industrytohostaTaiwanese
YouTuber on aflying visit,anAustralian
snowboarder and journalist, and aNew
Zealand influencer.Their itineraries
include destinations likeMtHuttskifield
and OpukeThermal Pools and Spa, and
activities likeheli-skiing andice skating.
An ongoing awareness campaign
continues on social media.
short shutdown so repairscan be made.
During the shutdown, the plantwill not
be treatingand supplying watertoany
connections on the Hinds supply.
“We’ve notified Hinds School and
residentssotheycan setasidesome
drinking water, or watertoflush toilets.
We’resorryfor the disruption, but it’s a
necessarypart of keeping the community
watersupply in good order.”
Awater tanker will be parked on Isleworth
Road forthose needing to fill up water
storagecontainersduring theshutdown.
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COUNCILMEETINGS
Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council
Chambers), 2Baring SquareEast,
unless specified.
Meeting agendas areonline at
ashburtondc.govt.nz
BiodiversityAdvisoryGroup,Monday 5
August, 1pm, Wakanui Room
Representation Review Hearings,
Wednesday 7August, 10am (livestreamed)
CouncilMeeting, Wednesday 7August,
1pm (live-streamed)
CouncilMeeting, Tuesday 20 August
1pm (live-streamed)
Ashburton WaterZone Committee,
Tuesday 27 August,1pm (live-streamed)
WORKSNOTICES
Walnut Avenue -Kerb and channel
renewalcontinues between OakGrove
to WestStreet. Trafficshould notbe
affected, but watchfor changes.
GraceIreland Drive, Methven -Closed
forsubdivision developmentuntil 31
August.
Lauriston Barrhill Road -One-way
traffic until 2August, between LineRoad
andChurch Street,while electricity
cables areinstalled.
Bullock Street -Closed5and 6August,
between Millar Avenue andCross
Street forcontractors to install new
connections. Detoursare available.
AitkenStreet -Closedbetween East
Street andCass Street from 7amon
6Augustuntil 6pm on 9August, for
trenchingfor wastewater.Detoursare
available.
Tucker Street -Traffic managementin
placebetween Belt Road and Turton
Street until 9Augustwhile sewerlaterals
areinstalledat5-13 Tucker Street.
Full road closuredetails areavailable at
ashburtondc.govt.nz
TENDERFORLAND AT MOUNTSOMERS
TENDER FORRELOCATABLE BUILDINGS
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.
Council is calling fortenders from
people, community groups or businesses
interested in buyingsurplus relocatable
buildings. The temporary Council
chamber on HavelockStreet,the former
staff tearoom and10garagesassociated
withthe old civic buildingatBaring
SquareWestare up fortender,alongwith
three relocatable classroomsatthe old
Polytech on Cameron Street.
Tender documents areonCouncil's
website, with aclosing deadlineof12pm
on 23 August. Go to ashburtondc.govt.nz
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, August 1, 2024
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Memorialisingstory of freezing works
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Seven years after the closure of
the Fairfield Freezing Works at
Fairton, an information display
panel has been installed to
describe the history of the site.
Ajoint venture between
Historic Places Mid Canterbury
and the site’s owner Talleys, the
panel tells the story of the site
and the district’s sheep industry.
The FairfieldFreezing Works,
which opened 125 years ago, was
one of Mid Canterbury’s biggest
employers. There were those
who supplied the stock, drove
the stock to the works, worked in
the yards, on the chains and in
administration.
When it closed in 2017, 370
people lost their jobs.
Information on the panel,
compiled by Historic Places, is
under headings including:
Sheep, sheep and more sheep;
FairfieldWorks Considered
Finest in the southern
hemisphere; Introduction of the
Chain System 1932; Fairfield's
Early Buildings; Massive Fall in
Sheep Numbers.
When designing the wooden
panel, Historic Places
approached Talleys to see if it
could use some of the sleepers
from arailway track leading to
the works in the panel
construction. But the sleepers
weren’t in appropriate
condition, so Historic Places
sourced used bridge beams from
Oamaru.
STORY TO TELL: Fairfield
Freezing Works panel
contributors (from left) Dean
Robinson and Aaron Chudleigh
of Talleys, and Julie Luxton and
Lal Mulligan of Historic Places
Mid Canterbury. Below ­
Fairfield Freezing Works circa
1900; members of one of the
freezing works chains in the
1970s.
MAIN PHOTO DELLWYN MOYLAN; INSET PHOTOS ASHBURTON
MUSEUM AND SUPPLIED
Talleys general manager of
Fairfield, farming, and freight
Aaron Chudleigh said the
company had enjoyed being
involved in the project.
‘‘It’s important to reflect back
on the works and ensure the
story of it is not lost,’’hesaid.
He and the others involved are
thrilled to see the panel, and a
metal sheep sculpture above it,
already getting visitors after the
recent installation.
On the day The Ashburton
Courier visited, asmall van load
of Radius Millstream residents
arrived. Onboard was someone
whose stockwas supplied to the
works, another who drove the
stock there, and another worked
on the chain.
They said viewing the panel
bought back memories of the
good times of being involved
with the works and the people
they met and connected with.
Historic Places is planning a
reunion at the Fairton Hall for
those who have had aconnection
with the works over the years.
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NEWS
Courier, August 1, 2024
Rescue dogs‘always there’
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Rescue dogs are always there for you, says
an Ashburton woman.
Toni Bramley has recently adopted a
heading dog she has named Storm, about
18­months­old, from the district council
pound.
Three dogs remain in the pound
awaiting afurever home, one who has
been there since January.
‘‘The benefits of adog is they arealways
there for you, rescue dogs possibly more
so, because they haven’t necessarily had a
good life.’’
Storm was found wandering with
another dog on WakanuiRdabout two
months ago.
Animal control officerspicked the two
up. No­one claimed them. They sat in the
pound, newly named Thumper and Bambi,
for almost one month beforeBramley
adoptedThumper and changed her name.
Bambi was taken by Dogwatchin
Christchurch to rehome.
Bramley said she had owned several
dogs throughout her life, including three
rescue dogs. Her last pet before Storm was
arescue dog named Jake. He had become
elderlyand passed away.
‘‘I was alone and had been looking for
ages for another dog,’’ she said.
She decided to visit the pound and have
alook at the dogs needing new homes,
which the district council had posted
about on its Facebook page.
While she had intendedtolook at all the
dogs, when she saw Storm, there was an
instant connection.
Storm was friendly and ‘‘velcroed’’ to
Bramley.
Storm
also knew
the basic
commands
of sit and
come, and
did not
show any
fearful or
baulking
Ablack labrador awaits
adoption in the district
council pound. PHOTO SUPPLIED
behaviour at awalking stick Bramley uses.
Bramley had only to pay Storm’sdog
registration feeinorder to adopt her.
Storm was microchippedbythe pound on
Riding joy atRDA for 50 years
From Page 1
Among those gathering to celebrate the
upcomingRDA 50th anniversary is volunteer
Tony Quaid. He has been with the
organisation since 1977. He started in an
administration role, which he continues
today.
‘‘I get so much pleasure from seeing the
children ride, the happiness it brings them
and the benefits they get from being with the
horses,’’ Quaid said.
Many who volunteer with RDA plan to be
there ashort time, but get hooked and
become long time supporters. Maxine
Hooper is acase in point. She started as a
volunteer, became acommitteemember
seven years later, then went on to be senior
coach and president.
‘‘At one time, they would have over 40
riders aday including primary school pupils
and IHC clients, today the number is slightly
less than that,’’ Hooper said.
School pupils enjoy going to RDA today,
Alex is all concentration as he preparesto
ride Cricket down the hill, with volunteers
Alan Harrison (left) and Julie Cressey, at
the Mid Canterbury RDA obstacle course.
just as much as they did 50 years ago. They
rush in each Tuesday and Thursday during
term time, eager to ride and bond with the
horses.
Toni Bramley of Ashburton and her rescue
dog Storm.
her way out the door to her new home.
After one month of ownership, Bramley
was thrilled with how Storm was going.
‘‘She’s always there, always wanting
love, givinglove.’’
One of Storm’sfavourite activities was
visitingthe Ashburton Dog Park, where
she liked to run around, and work with
Bramley on agility obstacles.
Bramley recommended to others to
adopt arescue dog if they had the time and
love to give to them.
‘‘Go for it. Take them out and have awalk
aroundwith them and see if you get avibe,
and give avibe to you. They have so much
to give,’’ Bramley said.
As of Monday this week, the district
council poundhad two males and one
female awaitingadoption.
The males are Dog and Toblerone, who
have been in the pound for about three
and six months respectively. The female is
ayoungblack labrador found wandering
on State Highway 1onJuly 19.
The district council said none of the
three were likely to be euthanised.
Although it did euthanise two in the year
to June 31, 2024.
Group manager compliance and
development Jane Donaldson said the first
was in September, after its owner
surrendereditfollowing adog attack.
The second was adog in the pound in
June, after no owner came forward and the
district council and Dogwatch found it was
not suitable to rehome. Suitability is based
on an assessment of traits such as
character, personality and health.
With the help of coaches and dedicated
volunteers, they learn skills such as balance
and co­ordination in afun and caring
environment.
Tinwald School pupil 10­year­old Shamika
is among them.
‘‘I like doing obstacle course where we
ride around poles, go through the tunnel and
ride up and down the hill,’’ Shamika said.
‘‘We also ride while balancing aball on
spoon with one hand and holding the reins
with the other, as we go around the arena
and put the ball back in the bucket.’’
Mid CanterburyRiding for the Disabled
50th Anniversaryhave agathering at the
Ashburton RSA on September 7from 4pm to
8pm for anyone associated with the
organisation, and an open day at the Leeston
St grounds on September 8from 10.30am to
3pm. It will include demonstration rides. To
register for the events email
mcriding@outlook.com or phone 308­0392 or
0272770718.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Games
opening
‘innovative’
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The Olympic Games opening
ceremony was innovative, says
former Olympian Barry Maister
of Methven.
‘‘More people could watch it
than ever before,’’ the 76­yearold
said.
He was commenting on the
ceremony, which took place
around the city of Paris, using
The Seine river to transport
athletes in atraditional country
parade.
‘‘There were huge numbers,
they usually get 70,000 to 80,000
in astadium, but this was
350,000 along the river. The
notion there was alarge
amount of people being
gathered for that purpose was
great.’’
Barry was in the gold­winning
1976 New Zealand Men’s
Hockey Team before joining
the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) in various
roles.
He had been watching the
Olympics coverage and, when
interviewed on Monday, was
keen to see further games of the
hockey team following losses
earlier in the competition.
‘‘It’s atough gig, and Ithink
they are doing well. Ihope they
pull off some wins, and could still
be in contention for play offs.’’
He added that the opening
ceremony, which took viewers on
avoyage around the city of Paris,
was agreat display for tourism.
‘‘It’s the first games I’ve missed
for some years,’’ Barry said.
‘‘I knew what was going to
happen, Iknew it was innovative
and Ithink that IOC is about
innovation and so Iwas delighted
to see it,’’ he said.
‘‘There has been some
criticism of various elements of
it, and it probably disrupted the
city to ahuge degree but Ithink it
was athlete focused.’’
He said normally athletes were
unable to experience the full
opening ceremony but using
boats on The Seine river to
parade the athletes meant they
saw all of it.
‘‘Normally they don’t, they file
in and they file out. This was
different... and had it been lovely
weather it would have been more
spectacular.’’
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Handbags, goodies needed
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Handbags of all shapes and colours will
be up for auction next month, supporting
the work of White Ribbon in Mid
Canterbury.
Handbags and Gladrags 2024 will be
held by SafeFamilies Mid Canterbury.
Organiser Anna Arrowsmith said she
was on the lookout for donations of
handbags, and items to fill them such as
toiletries, cosmetics, plants, vouchers
and chocolates.
The bags each year prove to be enticing
items for people to buy.
‘‘Buying hand bags can be addictive,’’
Arrowsmith said.
‘‘At aprevious auction aperson
purchased three bags. And one for
auction went for more than $500.’’
Going on the success of previous years,
attendees will have the choice of up to 60
of various colours and designs. They are
sold in amystery auction and silent
auction, and also raffled.
Bags in the mystery auction remain
unopened until purchased.
Organising committee member, Gena
Tomlinson of He Waka Tapu, said the
goods going in each bag were carefully
selected.
‘‘We give them aquirky names and
provide potential buyers with abit of
description on the content,’’ Tomlinson
said.
Committee member and Hype youth
worker Tayla Wright said her young
SURPRISES: Members of the organising committee of Handbags and Gladrags 2024
include (from left) Gena Tomlinson, Anna Arrowsmith and Tayla Wright.
friends enjoyed attending the event as it
was an evening for all ages.
Aswell as agreat night out, aglass of
bubbly and table platters are provided.
It will be the fourth such fundraiser.
Previous events have raised more than
$8000 for White Ribbon, which assists
people impacted by family violence,
brings speakers to Ashburton and
provides training around family harm.
Handbags and Gladrags 2024 at the
Ashburton Club and MSA, September 21,
6.30pm. To donate handbags or items, or
buy tickets ($35), contact Anna
Arrowsmith at Safer Mid Canterbury ,155
Moore St, or annaarrowsmith@hotmail.
com
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, August 1, 2024
Vandalism costs Ashburton ratepayers
BY JONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
It'sshameful that vandalism
could cost Ashburton
ratepayers at least $17,000a
year, district councillor
Carolyn Cameron says.
She said the fact vandalism
has to be factored into budgets
at all is deplorable.
The issue first caught her
attention in April when it was
revealed the district council
was factoring in an annual
vandalism cost of $5000 ayear
in its estimates for the future
maintenance of the proposed
bike skills park in the
Ashburton Domain.
“Are we now budgeting for
vandalism?” Cameron said at
the time.
“It’s avery sad state of affairs
that we have to budget for
Carolyn Cameron
vandalism.”
With the Long Term Plan
adopted, in the 2024­2025
financial year the district
council has budgeted $6700 to
rectify vandalism at its public
toilets, $9000 for commercial
properties and $2000 for parks.
Cameron remained
“incredulous”.
Infrastructure and open
spaces group manager Neil
McCann said it was always
tricky trying to budget for work
to deal with vandalism because
it varied widely between
locations and degrees of
damage.
“You can get graffiti on a
wall, or plumbing fixtures
pulled off, and then you can get
adeliberately­lit fire, like the
one in the new toilets at the
Rakaia Salmon Reserve, and
your costs go up.
“It’s just afact of life that we
need to budget for vandalism
unfortunately, and that’s acost
that is not usually able to be
recouped from the offenders
because they cannot be
identified.
“Ultimately it is paid for by
ratepayers.”
But ratepayers shouldn’t be
forced to fund the repairs of
criminal behaviour, Cameron
said.
“I understand the difficulty
in getting (money) back from
the vandals, but Idon’t think it’s
our responsibility to wear that.
By budgeting for vandalism, we
are acknowledging it and
legitimising it.’’
It is money that could be put to
much better use than repairing
wilful damage, she said.
“A lot of people don’t have alot
of discretionary income, and to
be charging more on rates to
cover vandalism is pretty sad.”
Just under $5000 was spent in
the previous financial year to fix
vandalism under the parks and
reserves general maintenance
Police call
for online
respect
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Police have amessage for young
people: Kia whakaute ­Respect
your mates, don’t share their
nudes.
Detective senior sergeant Kepal
Richards, from the NZ Police
Online Child Exploitation Across
New Zealand team, said police
were seeing an increase in reports
of young people sharing nude
photographs online. They were
either of their friends, others from
their schools or teens they did not
know.
These images, when shared, get
reported to the United Statesbased
National Centre for Missing
and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
as child exploitation material
which is illegal to produce,
possess or distribute.
“While we advocate young
people don’t share naked images
of themselves, we know it
happens,” Richards said.
“If you receive anude of another
young person, don’t be part of the
cycle and post it somewhere else.
Delete the message, be kind, and
think about how you would feel if
the image was of you.’’
Report to police via phoning 105
(non emergency) or 111 (emergency),
or Netsafe.
budget.
The district council claimed
insurance where it could for
major work to repair vandalism
but alot of it was smaller,
nuisance vandalism, McCann
said.
“We hope that residents who
spot damage happening will
report it immediately to police,
so the culprits can be dealt with,
or even stopped before causing
greater damage.”
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FEATURE
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HOME &GARDEN
Top accoladesinHouse of the Year
Two Mid Canterbury homes
won major category awards in
the 2024 Registered Master
Builders House of the Year
Canterbury Regional
competition.
Both homes, one at
Huntingdon and one at
Methven, were constructed by
Stu Bell Construction of
Ashburton.
Stu Bell Construction won the
Carters New Home $1­$1.5m
category and agold award for
the Huntingdon home.
The judges said the home was
‘‘a standout’’ with attention to
detailand quality
workmanship.
‘‘The buildfeatures in­situ
concrete walls, large steel
portals in the cathedral­like
living room, cedar tongue and
groove lining, and polished
concrete floors.
‘‘The seamless indooroutdoorflow
suits all weather
conditions, with recycled
ironbark pergolas adding a
historical touch. Creative
solutions for entry access and
soffit areas further impressed
the judges, making this home a
standout.’’
The company also won the
PDL by Schneider Electric
Smart Home Award and agold
award for the Methven home.
Judges said an automation
system had been ‘‘seamlessly
integrated’’, resulting in ‘‘an
elegant and unobtrusive smart
home’’.
‘‘The comprehensive
installation controls security,
access, climate, and
entertainment. However, it is
the thoughtful approach to
passive climate control that
sets this project apart.
Electrically operated highlevel
windowsand blinds
STANDOUT: AHuntingdon home(with interior photos below) by StuBell Construction won the Carters New Home $1­$1.5m category.
respond to
climatic
conditions,
promoting
natural
ventilation and
shading to
prevent
overheating not
relying on airconditioning.
These controls,
integrated with
weather
sensors, can
also be
operated
remotely.’’
Fellow Mid Canterbury
building companies were also
recognised.
Milestone Homes Mid
Canterbury also won agold
award. This was for abuild in
Hampstead.
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FEATURE
Ashburton Courier, August 1, 2024
21
Sowing caution advised for the garden
If the weather seems to promise
an early spring, it is tempting to
rush into seed­sowing. But a
cautious approach will pay off
later, with fewer plant losses as
late winter frosts kick in.
Vegetables
In warm corners in the
greenhouse or under glass, a
few seeds of cabbages,
cauliflower and Brussels
sprouts can be sown. Bolder
gardeners may also want to try
their luck with lettuce, spinach
and mini carrots but the
weather will determine
success.
Brussels sprouts should have
priority in terms of seedsowing,
as they require the
longest growing season of the
brassicas, which include
cabbage and cauliflower.
Sprouts will take two to three
months from sowing to
transplanting into the garden
where they are to mature.
Plants will grow to 1m or
more and may need soil
mounded firmly around their
bases to hold them in the
ground.
In very windy gardens,
staking can be necessary.
To help keep white
butterflies and aphids away,
pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum
cinerarifolium) plants can be
grown around brassicas but the
pyrethrum must be allowed to
flower, as most of the insectrepelling
properties are in the
daisy­like blooms.
The earliest potatoes ­Jersey
Benne remains afavourite with
southern gardeners ­may be
planted now but will need
protection from frost when
shoots come through.
Covering plants with frost
cloth, or pea straw piled loosely
EARLY SPUDS: Jersey Benne, the earliest potatoes, may be planted now but will need protection
from frost when shoots come through.
PHOTO FILE
over the rows and held in place
with netting, are alternatives to
using newspaper when frost
looks likely.
Rhubarb, Jerusalem
artichokes and asparagus can
be planted now. The site for
Jerusalem artichokes should be
chosen with care; these tough
relatives of the sunflower can
be invasive.
Use acommercial potash
preparation instead. Coal ash
should not be used on the
garden.
With no sign of growth in the
lawn, have your mower
serviced and blades sharpened
now. Check garden tools and
sharpen secateurs, loppers and
spades. Always clean garden
tools after use and wipe blades
of secateurs and loppers.
Flowers
Although sowing may be
weeks or even months away, do
not delay buying seed, as
popular varieties are the first to
go. Store seed in airtight
containers in acool place.
Delphiniums are among the
easiest perennials to grow from
seed. Pacific Giants and
Shogun will grow to 1m or more,
while Delphinium
grandiflorum will reach just
30cm.
Delphiniums come in shades
of blue, pinks and mauve, as
well as white. The centre of the
flower (the bee) is black or
white. Some seed companies
offer individual colours or
indicate bee colour. Generally,
delphiniums come into their
own ayear after planting out.
Seed needs warm conditions
(18°C to 20°C) to germinate, so
do not rush to sow it.
If the weather is fine and the
soil not waterlogged,
michaelmas daisies,
delphiniums, penstemons and
phlox can be broken up then
replanted in well­composted
soil to give better flowers over
the next two or three seasons. If
slugs and snails attack young
shoots, protect by surrounding
the plants with dry sawdust.
❛Do not leave fruit on
trees over winter and
always gather
windfalls and
prunings.❜
To divide these hardy
perennials, lift the clumps with
afork, then use asharp spade to
slice through the plant.
Cleaning flower pots is a
tedious task but worth the effort
to prevent the possibility of
disease. Scrub pots then dunk
them in boiling water.
Fruit
Keeping the ground clear
around apple, pear and
stonefruit trees will help keep
the trees free of disease.
Do not leave fruit on trees
over winter and always gather
windfalls and prunings.
Heritage fruit trees,
particularly apples, are gaining
popularity.
Many ceased to be
commercially produced
because of uneven fruit shape
or size, inability to store well
over long periods or abiennial
fruiting cycle (lots of fruit one
year followed by asmaller
crop).
None of these factors should
deter the home gardener from
growing apples such as Hetlina,
Reinette du Canada and Allen’s
Everlasting.
Old varieties often have the
advantage of being more
disease­resistant than modern
cultivars, making them suitable
for organic gardening or for
those who do not have time to
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RURAL LIFE
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IN BRIEF
QUAD BIKE SAFETY
Farmers are being encouraged to
install crush protection devices
on quad bikes to help reduce
harm on farm. Anzco Foods,
Craigmore Sustainables, LIC,
PGG Wrightson, Rabobank and
Safer Farms’ ‘‘farm without
harm’’ strategy have teamed up
with retailers Trax Equipment
and Quadbar to offer adiscount
of up to 75 per cent to buy the
devices. Strategyambassador
and farmer Lindy Nelson, of
Wairarapa, said the devices
provided space underneathan
upturnedquad bike by spreading
the weightofthe bike and either
creating space for survival or
allowing the bike to roll off the
occupant. There were 22 quad
bike relatedfatalitiesinNew
Zealand between 2019 and
2023. The deadliest yet for ATVrelated
fatalities in New Zealand,
with the majority involving rollovers.
ONFARM: Representatives of VF Corporation and the New Zealand Merino Company visit Glenaan Station in Upper Rakaia Gorge.
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Global links in the high country
BYSALLY RAE
AsJan Van Mossevelde stands
in his socks in the homestead of
ahigh country station
delivering apresentation via
his laptop through the family
television, it is evident this is
no ordinary business meeting.
Van Mosseveldeisglobal
president of merino brands
Icebreaker and Smartwool,
both owned by US­based
apparel and footwear giant VF
Corporation whose revenue
last year was listed as around
$US11.6 billion ($NZ19.2b).
Smartwool was founded in
1994 in Steamboat Springs,
Colorado, by ski instructors
Peter and Patty Duke, while
Icebreaker was founded ayear
later by 24­year­old Jeremy
Moon.
Icebreaker famously put New
Zealand fine woolonthe world
map ­itwas the first in the
world to develop amerino
layering system ­and it became
one of the New Zealand Merino
Company’s anchor markets.
In 2017, Icebreaker was sold
to VF Corporation, which also
owns such brandsasThe North
Face, Vans and Timberland, in
adeal which was later revealed
to be worth $288 million.
At that time, Moonsaid the
deal was a‘‘once in alifetime
opportunity’’ for both the
company and New Zealand
wool suppliers.
In arecent interview with the
University of Otago,the master
of commerce graduate said he
had three objectives with
Icebreaker: to build an
international brand from New
Zealand; to offer customersa
natural choice in an age of
synthetics; and to have an
impactonthe outdoorindustry.
‘‘The reason ultimately Isold
it to VF Corporation was for two
reasons. ‘‘Firstly,I’d achieved
those objectives ­I’d been doing
it for over 20 years. ‘‘Secondly,
they owned alot of outdoor
brands such as North Faceand
Timberland and they wanted to
use the ideas to apply natural
technologytotheir other
❛Ican’t think of any
other industry inthe
world where you’ve
got retail brands in
direct contact with
their tier 4raw
material supplier.❜
—Dave Maslen
brands, and Ithought ‘wow
what an amazing opportunity to
scale the idea and have more
impact’, whichgoes back to the
purpose of the business.
‘‘Everything aligned and the
time was right,’’ Moon said.
While Van Mossevelde said
histrip to New Zealand was
officially labelled abusiness
trip, it was ‘‘anything but’’ and
it felt verymuchlike coming
home.
Prior to flying home, he had
metclose to 100 growers in a
week, as well as representatives
from NZM which remained akey
strategic partner.
It was difficult to describe
those meetings with growers,
which often involved kicking off
his shoes at the door and a
discussion over acup of coffeeat
the kitchen table as the next
generation of potential growers
were running around.
During avisit last year during
school holidays, growers were
encouraged to bring their
children,and entertainment,
including aclown, was organised
to amuse them.
It was interactionslike that
which made the industry unique.
‘‘It makes the product so much
more than apurchase.’’
The grower community were
hardworkingpeople who were
not driven by reaching 65and
retiring, he said.
It was agenerational business
andheenjoyed meeting the
young generations, sometimes
offering career advice and
perspectiveofwhat it was like in
business.
NZM chief customer officer
LIKE COMING HOME: Icebreakerand Smartwool globalpresident
Jan Van Mossevelde (left) and VFCorporation APAC general
manager emerging brands Catherine Zhao at Glenaan Station.
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Dave Maslen said that
connection to growers was what
attracted brands to the model.
‘‘I can’t think of any other
industry in the world where
you’ve got retail brands in direct
contact with their tier 4raw
material supplier.
‘‘To know ...the first name of
their grower suppliers is
literally unheard of,’’hesaid.
Van Mossevelde said the
relationship transcendedhow
many bales of wool agrower
could supply ­‘‘we do thatfor
dessert’’, he quipped.
Given what had been
happening in the world in the
past couple of years, brands
were ‘‘struggling really hard’’.
At Icebreaker, they were being
realistic ­‘‘cautious is agood
word’’­but, looking forward, it
was beyond optimism.
‘‘There’sconfidence all
underlying drivers for merino
and Icebreakerasabrand are
extremely healthy,’’hesaid.
Post­Covid, there were
acceleratedrequests for outdoor
products, which created almost a
bubble effect in the category.
Now it was almost acategory
correction but it was considered
temporary.
Merino was agrowing search
trend and increasingly
consumers were looking into
what merino was and what its
benefitswere.
In China, Icebreaker was VF
Corporation’s fastest­growing
brand and there was growing
interest from Chinese
consumers for premium­quality
fibre sourced withprovenance.
Maslen said NZM now had a
new three­year contract for 15.5
micron wool, in response to
demand in Asian marketsfor
softer­feel garments made from
natural fibres.
In 2017, Icebreaker signed the
longest ever supply contract with
New Zealand wool growers,
which NZM said was worth $100
million over 10 years.
~ Rural Life
VENISONPROJECT
Anew project is aimingtomake
New Zealand venison apremium
choice in the North American
market. Deer Industry New
Zealand interim chief executive
Rhys Griffiths said DINZ has
launched its North American
Retail Accelerator project. The
Ministry for Primary Industries
approved DINZ’s funding
application under the
Sustainable Food and Fibre
Futures programme.Under the
agreement, the ministry would
contribute athird of the $4.9
million investment. The rest
would be contributedbyDINZ
and venison exporters Alliance
Group, SilverFern Farms, First
Light Foods, Duncan and
Mountain River Venison. By
lifting demand for New Zealand
venison, the project was forecast
to deliver an initial return of $20
million, a4:1 return on
investment.
NEW DIRECTORS
Gabrielle Thompson and Adrian
Ball have been elected to the
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative’s
board of directors. Two positions
were open with Thompson and
Rob Hewett retiring by rotation.
Thompson, who has completed a
term as afarmer-electeddirector,
graduated from Massey
Universitywith aveterinary
degree in 2000. She developed
her own companionanimal clinic
in 2004, growingtofive clinics
around the lower South Island
over adecade before selling
those clinics to anationwide
company. She and her family
own and operate a530ha arable
and store lamb farm at Dorie.She
is amember of the Lincoln
UniversityCouncil. Ball, who was
previously aboard-appointed
farmer director, runs Dennley
Farms with his wife Pauline. It is
a196ha full integrated dairy and
dairy beef finishingfarm at Tirau.
BOOKLETS UPDATE
The Fertiliser Association of New
Zealand has updated its guides
to fertiliser use on sheep,beef
and dairy farms. It says the
booklets provideclear, concise
information on key aspects of soil
fertility and nutrient
management, and how farmers
can get the best value from the
fertiliserthey apply.
The dairy farmers’ guide was
refreshed earlier this year and
the sheep and beef farmers’
guide last month. Booklets are
available via the association’s
website, or hard copiesby
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, August 1, 2024
23
Region visit tohear rural needs, issues
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Drought, floods and tough
economic conditions affecting
the region have significant
knock­on effects to rural
communities, new Rural
Women New Zealand boss
Marie Fitzpatrick says.
Fitzpatrick, of Wellington is
mere weeks into the chief
executive officer role.
She was in Ashburton last
week as aguest of the
organisation’s region 2
conference at the Ashburton
Event Centre.
Fifty members were
registered, among them life
members and past national
presidents, region chair
Margaret Chapman, and
Jeanette Tarbotton, both of Mid
Canterbury, as well as national
board members Sharron Davie­
Martin and Annette Marr and
Heather Sorensen, and guest
New Zealand Federation of
Women’sInstitutes president
Jude Vaughan, of Staveley.
Fitzpatrick, formerly at
Ministry for Primary Industries
(MPI) and co­founder of Good
Bitches Baking, was at the
conference to meet members
and hear about issues faced by
members in the region. It was
her first visit to the regions in
the role.
‘‘I’m primarily here because
I’m brand new and to
understand the members and
their needs, but also to
understand the rural issues
Marie Fitzpatrick
that matter in this part of New
Zealand,’’ she said.
The organisation has around
1600 members nationwide and
region 2has one of the biggest
memberships.
‘‘Drought is abig problem
here and, certainly from my
exposure at MPI, Igot an
understanding over the years of
the challenge that presents
here ­and also the floods when
they perversely do the opposite.
‘‘The economic conditions
cumulatively are pinching even
harder, cause if you’ve got
drought you’re feeding out
early, you’re having to buy your
feed and we’ve all got theses
macro economic situations
that’s making it it hard for
everybody.
‘‘So Ican appreciate it will
probably have asignificant
knock­on effect into mental
health, health in general, how
you respond to crisis in your
life, all those types of things.’’
Fitzpatrick was with MPI on
the leadership team at
Fisheries New Zealand where
the coastal fishing communities
faced similar issues as the rural
communities. Among her many
jobs was the rolling out
cameras on commercial fishing
boats.
‘‘I really enjoyed getting to
know that sector and
understood their plight, in a
way that perhaps Ihadn’t
before.’’
Four weeks into her new role
at Rural Women, Fitzpatrick
was bursting with enthusiasm
and keen to hear from members
at the coalface.
‘‘I really like being at the
frontline of helping
communities adapt to either
new regulation, or adverse
events or whatever it is,’’ she
said.
‘‘As along term policy­driven
person from Wellington, we
don’t always get it right setting
the policy settings and
understanding the human
impact of those policy settings.
‘‘So Iwanted to have agoat
being on the other side and
badgering them to do abetter
job at the top so things can work
better for communities.’’
Fitzpatrick grew up in rural
RURAL FOCUS: Rural Women
New Zealand chief executive
officer Marie Fitzpatrick (left)
with life member and region 2
chair Margaret Chapman at
conference in Ashburton.
PHOTOS TONI WILLIAMS
Middlemarch and Dunedin
before afamily move to
Australia.
She returned to New Zealand
as an adult with an Australian
husband in tow, in the early
2000s.
‘‘I am originally rural .... I
became acity girl living in
Sydney for my high school years
and university.
‘‘I’m thoroughly acity slicker
but Ialways love getting back to
my rural roots,’’ she said, of
regular holidays to Otago.
She said Rural Women had
five action areas they wanted
government to focus to
improve the health and
wellbeing of rural families;
health and wellbeing,
community and social
inclusion, education, rural
connectivity and business, and
environment and land use.
‘‘Community and social
inclusion are really important
ones and that’s what the
people at (this) conference are
really at the frontlineof,’’ she
said.
‘‘I believe the rural sector
and rural communities are
fundamental to New Zealand’s
success as acountry and also
to its culture, and I’m excited
to be apart of it,’’ she said.
Ella suitably inspired
Gaining skills in leadership and how to
preserve the environment is proving
beneficial to 17­year­old Ella Rickard, of
Ashburton.
The year 13 Ashburton College student
heads the school’s environmental
committee and has set up trapping line on
her family farm at Wakanui to stop
predatorsattacking birds along the
Ashburton River.
It was one of the actions she chose to do
following attendance at Blake Inspire,
with funding support from Rural Women
New Zealand.
Blake Inspire is aweek long residential
environmental leadership development
programme run by the Sir Peter Blake
Trust, in partnership with the Ministry for
the Environment.
‘‘It has afocus on environmental
leadership and sustainability strategies,’’
Ella said. Students from year 11 to year 13
apply for the 140 spots available each year.
Ella was one of 35 like­minded students
from throughout New Zealand on the
Auckland­based course in April.
She said topics were varied and
included Maori customs of interpreting
the environment, visiting Tiritiri Matangi
Island (a predator­free scientific reserve),
analysis of plankton collected on the
return leg to Auckland, helping out at a
community garden, doing apolicy
workshop and learning how to set up
workshops.
‘‘We had some people come and talk to
us who ran business with afocus on
sustainability to show us how we could do
that as well,’’ she said.
Near the end of the week long
programme, the group focused on water
health.
‘‘We did marine science (work), we
kayaked down ariver and then we had a
look in some rock pools to look at the
FOCUSED: Ella Rickard talks to Rural
Women New Zealand region 2
conference in Ashburton about her Blake
Inspire experience.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS
diversity in them. We did some activities
on freshwater health and rivers.
‘‘We did aVRactivity which Blake runs
all throughout schools in New Zealand
and it showed deterioration of marine
environment due to climate change.’’
Throughout the course students had to
make actions plans to continue at home,
which they shared with each other, she
said.
‘‘I got alot out of this experience, it was
areally fun time and Imet lots of people
with similar interests as me,’’ she said.
‘‘I wanted to attend Blake to help gain
knowledge and further my interest in
environmental sustainability.’’
Next year Ella is looking at furthering
her knowledge with environment science
study at Canterbury University.
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ECan’s proposalsends Ashburton south
BYJONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
Ashburton is stuck in the
middle as Environment
Canterbury (ECan) proposes a
reshuffle of its constituency
boundaries.
ECan is proposing to shift the
Ashburton District to join the
South Canterbury constituency
as part of its representation
review.
The change will determine
who Ashburton residents can
vote for in the regional council
elections.
Councillors were presented
with two options at its recent
regional council meeting.
One was to keep the status
quo with Ashburton partofa
Mid Canterbury constituency
with the Selwyn District, having
two councillors.
The other option would move
Ashburton to the South
Canterbury constituency, with
two councillors across the five
districts, and leave Selwyn
District as aconstituency on its
own, which councillors were
advised provided better
alignments around population
ratiosand legislative
requirements.
This second option will go out
for consultation as the
preferred proposal, after being
selected by anarrow 9­7 vote.
The four councillors from the
two impacted constituencies,
South Canterburyand Mid
Canterbury, all voted againstit.
The supporters were six of
the eight Christchurch
councillors, the two NgāiTahu
representatives, and North
Canterbury’s Grant Edge.
Ngai Tahi councillor Nuk
Korako initially indicatedhis
support for the status quo, but
when it came time to vote, he
supportedthe change after a
long pause. Edge said Selwyn
District Council's support of the
change was among the reasons
for his vote.
But, South Canterbury
councillor Nick Ward said the
Ashburton District Council and
South Canterbury councils did
not support the change.
Councillor Ian Mackenzie
called for councillors to think
about the constituenciesin
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Canterbury is proposing the
area of Ashburton District will
form an expanded South
Canterbury constituency,
leaving the Selwyn District as a
standalone constituency as part
of its representation review.
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terms of scale, not just
population.
He also noted there was no
compelling difference since the
last review and “at this stage,
nothingneeds to change”.
Councillor John Sunckell
said he was concerned about
making changes based on
future population growth and
the proposed change was
trading one set of inequities for
another, which “doesn’tserve
democracy”.
Councillor Peter Scott
remindedcouncillors he “can’t
ride around my constituency on
my bike like some can”, with
some 18,000sqm in the South
Canterbury region.
The council report outlined
that in the preliminary
engagement, the Ashburton
District Council did not support
any of the options presented on
the basis that none of them
would guarantee effective or
fair representation for the
district.
The South Canterbury
councils supported the status
quo while Selwyn supported
becoming its own constituency.
Nine of the councillors felt
shifting Ashburton to the
southern constituency struck a
fairer balance. That will now be
in the hands of the public with
ECan’s initial representation
proposal going out for public
consultation in August.
Meanwhile, the Ashburton
District Council is completing
its own representation review.
It is proposing three main
changes to the current
arrangements.
The changes are widening
ward boundaries to cater for
growth and reducing the
number of Methven Community
Board members from five to
four.
Democracy and engagement
general manager Toni Durham
said the council had received
13 submissions for the second
stage of the representation
review, with one person
wishing to speak to their
submission.
Ahearing is scheduled for
August 7.
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Timaru District Council‘s Simon Davenport (left) accepts the Place-making award on behalf of the Geraldine Sculpture Trust. PHOTO: Supplied The Geraldine Sculpture Trail’s win underscores its unique
position as New Zealand’s only free-access, high-quality sculpture trail, offering amulti-faceted experience that combines art, nature, and local heritage. PHOTOS: Quyên Trần
Geraldine Sculpture Trail wins award
The GeraldineSculpture Trailhas been recognised
with thePlace-makingAward at the2024Golden
Foot Walking Awards, celebrating its unique
contribution to thecommunity andvisitors.
Simon Davenport from Timaru District
Council accepted the award on behalf of the
Geraldine Sculpture Trust atanevent hosted
by Celia Wade-Brown QSOMPatParliament.
He says,“It wasgreat that Iwas able to be there,
and anhonour toaccept the award for the
SculptureTrail …”
The trail, aGeraldine.nz project, features
four walking loops connecting the CBD with
thenatural environment, art, history, andculture.
“The GeraldineSculpture Trailwas created
to inspireand delightthe communityand visitors;
it’s afreeand accessibleopen-airgallery showcasing
high-quality art set in Geraldine’s riverside
woodlands, Rhododendron Dell, expansive
Domain andancient podocarp forest.” [Living
StreetsAotearoapress release, 23 July,2024]
Geraldine Community Board Chair
Jan Finlayson expressed the community’s
enthusiasm for the project. “The Geraldine
community has been watching the sculpture
trail development with admiration,” she says.
“And big respect to the volunteer Waihi River
trails group for its past, present, and future
work on the woodland garden underlying it;
also theTimarudistrictcouncil forenablingit.”
Living StreetsAotearoapresident TimJones
highlighted the significance of the awards.
“We were delighted by the high standard of
nominations for this year’s awards. Itshows
considerable thought going into projects that
will support people walking totheir everyday
activities,” he says.
TheGoldenFoot WalkingAwards, presented
biennially by Living StreetsAotearoa, recognise
innovative newfacilities, highlightnationalbest
practices, andrewardongoing commitmentto
walkingand pedestrians.
This year’s awards saw20finalists competing
across sevencategories. TheGeraldine Sculpture
Trail’s win underscores its unique position as
New Zealand’s only free-access, high-quality
sculpturetrail,offering amulti-faceted experience
that combines art, nature,and localheritage.
Formoreinformation aboutthe Geraldine
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Joosh’sMerran Blake has teamed up
with the newest business in town,
Bakery+ to offer asweet and sugary
reward forshoppingather place.
LOUK Clothing closed its doors on Tuesday
-the end of an era. Manyatraveller from
warmer climes who havefound asudden
need forthermals or rugged outdoor wear
has made their waytoher door.Suzanne
Churchward and team have provided
friendly service totravellers and locals
alike, as did Kenand Louise before them.
It is apitythat the financial environment
didn’t allowanew face to keep the shop
going. As for Susanne, she tells usshe’s
looking forward toagap year. “All the
young people have them,” she says.
Not only has LOUK sold awide range
of great gear over the years, it has also
servedasaninformal boxoffice for local
events. Joosh’s MerranBlakehasput her
hand up to take over the box office job.
Isn’t it wonderful how Geraldine’s
businesses support the community?
Local resident Jan Hill wrotetoGNews
this week, saying, “A big shout out to
Susanne and all who have made LOUK
such apleasure tovisit ... over the years.
It has been aflagship forall thebestNew
Zealand-made clothing and everything
about the shop has been ofexcellence....
Youwill be sorely missed.
Speaking of Merran-agreat supporter
of local businesses -she is offering a
doughnut to folk who spend $20 or more
in one of her shops -while stocks last -
until Friday.It’sher wayofsupportingthe
newly opened Bakery+ on Peel Street.
And Cafe Verde and Humdinger Gin tell
us their collaborativeevent on 23 August
hassold out,but if there’sdemand, they’ll
run it again in September.Itdoesn’t have
to be about competition and chasing
every last dollar -cooperation gives our
main street its great vibe. xoxo FI &HUGH
FROM LEFT: Waihi River Trails Groupvolunteers David Attwood, KenJordan, andDes Nolan in an area of roughly100 squaremetres they’veearmarked
for planting with trees and 40-50 mixed rhododendrons donatedbyKen andwifeJennyJordan. PHOTO: JanFinlayson
“It’s all about quid pro quo”
It’s allabout quid proquo,say theWaihi River
Trails Group volunteers. “Weenjoy thecreation.
We getpleasurefromthe fruits of ourlabours
and from the people who use itwhen they
comment on howniceitis,”saysgroup member
DavidAttwood.
Andfor itspart, theTimaruDistrictCouncil
(TDC)supportsthe grouptokeep that all-round
enjoyment flowing in theWaihi riversidewoodland.
Lastyear, thecouncil grantedfunding forazaleas,
trees,tools,shingle,and awater system.
Designing and nurturing the gardens and
paths running from the Waihi Terrace road
bridge to the cenotaph, the group has made a
botanicaltreasuretrove in theheart of Geraldine.
Members areslowlyreplacing invasive sycamores
with trees of wide-ranging colour, form, and
height. Many rhododendrons they’ve planted
are backups for rare species and endangered
NewZealand hybridsatPukeiti,aninternationally
recognised plantcollectioninTaranaki.
David says the new plants include “a mass
planting ofevergreen azaleas that’ll give a
polychromaticblock of colour,” as well as several
deciduoustrees,fromgingkos to swampcypresses
and maples andothers.
The council grant helped keep the plants
flourishingand thetrail surfaceingood shape
by covering theinstallationofirrigation along
theproject’s full length,track re-shingling,tools,
andashed to housethem. Volunteer KenJordan
says,“It’s ourpleasuretoenhance thearea.”
The Waihi River Trails Group has a
Memorandum of Understandingwiththe TDC,
which has primary MOUs with the land’s
administrators,theDepartmentofConservation
andLandInformation NewZealand.Interested
in helpingthe WaihiRiver Trails Group? Contact
DavidAttwood on 03 6938966. JANFINLAYSON
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Roadside littering “has got worse,” says Anita
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It is notjustthatthe litterisunsightly.Itcan
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What to do aboutroadsidelitter? Empowered
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fundraiser for September’s Coaches Cup,
asouthernSouth Island winter tournament
this year in Oamaru.
Team manager LouOchsner says, “It’sthe
first Coaches Cup we’ve been to in recent
years.” Soaping winter muck off vehicles -
with achamois rubdown in the mix forthose
arriving at quiet times -“is to coverthe costs
of going to the tournament: accommodation,
food, travel, entry.”
Twelveteam members from Year 9toYear
13 attend the week-long secondary school
competition. It’s been asuccessful year for
the boys,who train weekly.“Last season,they
won Youth Grade Division 2inthe Hockey
South Canterburycompetitionand went up
to Division 1.”
Louinvites everyone: “Comedownand get
your car washed. You’ll get anice clean car
and help the boys get wheretheywant to go.”
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Useage of redeveloped domain
exceeds expectations
The key is a potent symbol. Geraldine Combined
Sports (GCS) chair John Wilson says a power
of community effort lies behind last week’s
handover of Geraldine Domain storage shed
keys to local sports clubs.
He says the four sheds, which will house
croquet, hockey, netball, and tennis clubs’
equipment, “are the last big bit” in GCS’s project
to redevelop the domain. They follow the
redevelopment’s first conceptual steps in 2012
and, from 2020, the installation of artificial
turf, floodlighting, and advertising blades.
Income from the blades covers operational costs
such as lighting and turf maintenance.
The sheds are practical, with protected roller
doors, leaf blowers, and lighting. The keys’
delivery to the representatives of the sporting
codes affirms the sports’ homes in the domain.
While the key handover draws a line under the
last main phase of the redevelopment, GCS’s
work is ongoing. John says, “The usage has
exceeded anything I expected. Next are lines
for basketball. No doubt there’ll be other things;
it’s awesome seeing it being used.”
Geraldine Combined Hockey’s Hilary
McCullough says, “It’s been a huge effort There’ll
be over 100 kids for the next hockey term, partly
because of this [artificial] surface.”
Geraldine Combined Sports is an incorporated
society formed in 2012 to redevelop and operate
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and schools. “We’re here to activate usage,”
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Sales of glow-in-the-darkmerchandise and donated refreshments at the discowill boost the fundraising. PHOTO: Fly By Fun
Scouts annual disco set to fly
“It’s the only disco that all the children inthe
area can attend,” says Geraldine Scout group
secretaryJolie Mockford of thegroup’sannual
winter disco. This year’s shindigison16August.
AprofessionalDJ’schutzpahand kit, along
with the backing of local businesses, help the
event fly. Jolie says, “It’s afundraiser to keep
costs affordable for families, and itgives the
Scout group exposure to the community.
It’s gotbiggerand betteroverthe years.”
“Isaac MultiversalJones is theDJ. He’s got
amazinggear, with lights andasmokemachine;
aprofessional setup. It really makesthe evening.
There’ll be amix of some oldermusic andsome
newer pop, kid-friendly pop …Amanda and
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the DJ, so what we make on the night can be
putbackintothe group.”
Salesofglow-in-the-darkmerchandise and
donatedrefreshmentswillboostthe fundraising
and keep everyone dancing. “FreshChoice
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free; we’rereally well-supported,”Jolie says.
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Foodbank volunteerLiz Glazier will be demonstrating howtocook simple, nourishing meals to abudget. PHOTO: HughMcCafferty
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Having recently joined theGeraldine Foodbank
team, LizGlasier is gettingready to lead cookery
classes.Liz says,“Thetitle of theclass -CheapasMeals
-saysitall; simple mealscooked from
the basics.”
Theclass will runonWednesday,21August,
and again onWednesday, 28August. Open to
anyone, classadmission will be by acan offood
forthe foodbank.Liz says that shehopestoput
on afun evening, and to help busy mums,
childcarewillbeavailable.AhotBarker’sdrink
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sponsors, theevening will includespotprizes.
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has always enjoyed cooking. Inthe past, she
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CLUB NEWS
Ashburton Woodworkers Inc
President Bill Healey welcomed all
to our July meeting on amild
norwest evening. On display in Show
and Tell was Kevin Challis’s seven
coloured wooden mushroomsona
log of wood, similar to what he had
seen on arecent bush walk.
He also had asmall bowl crafted
from avery old piece of totara.
Roger Scammell had four wooden
train whistles, all with adifferent
tone. Chris Thompson showed us
two bickers, aScottish drinking
vessel made from sycamore and
elder, very intricately crafted with two
very thin brass straps around each
vessel. Steve Pole had asquare
sided bowl made from walnut. Dave
Strong showed two of the four
platters made for the local college
duxes.
Bill Healey had aneatly crafted off
centred turned necklace and earring
stand made from American oak. He
took abit of stick as to how many of
the items were his!
The demonstration for the evening
was by Merv Peck with an idea he
had got off YouTube. He started with
around board about 300mm
diameter and 22mmthick with a
spigot glued on. Using a3mm
parting tool and apurpose-built jig,
he cut 3rings at a45degree angle.
The rings were then set up and
glued to create abowl which was
then turned in the lathe when the
glue had dried. Merv then gave us an
explanation on the use of avery old
door butt gauge. The meeting
concluded with acuppa and abikkie.
Ashburton Electronic Organ
Club
New president Alison Shearer
welcomed 31 members and five
visitors to our July club night. A
reminder was given of our pot-luck
finger food tea to be held before our
next club night in August at 5.30pm,
agood chance for some socialising.
Tonight was aCountry and Western
theme organised by Irene and
Alison.
Thank you so much to Don
Hopwood for playing in while we all
arrived tonight.
First item was Ian on ukulele and
Margaret on her drum playing and
singing aselection including Bridle
on the Walk and Maple on the Hill.
Next up was anew combination of
Janet on keyboard and Rose on
piano, they played beautifully
together Lonely Little Robin, Kiss an
Angel Good Morning, Tumbling
Tumbleweeds and Honeycomb.
Five line dancers were up onstage
next with Irene on the accordion,
dancing to From aJack to aKing, Do
What you Do Do Well and Irish Pub
Song. Thanks Girls, well done. We
missed you Karen. Robin and Tiarie
looking great in their outfits played
their ukulele’s and sang and
harmonised some beautiful songs
including MyElusive Dream, Blue
Kentucky Girl and When Rain
Tumbles down in July.
Bernard entertained us next on
the big organ, always lovely to hear
it being played. He played some real
old favourites including Que Sera
Sera ,Funny Face and How Great
Thou Art.
Next we had the girls, Janet,
Rose, Alison, Irene, Suzy and Ann,
we played agreat selection including
River Road,Achy Breaky Heart,
Chrystal Chandelier and Lucille and
to finish off agreat fun filled evening
the Cross St Gang with afew extras
banged out afew tunes including
Blackboard of my heart, Don’t Fence
Meinand Jambalya.
Many thanks to the organisers and
all of the entertainers for another
great night.
Mid Canterbury Provincial
RWNZ
It was pleasing to see so many of
our local Rural Women Members
attend the RWNZ Region 2
Conference, in Ashburton. Abig
thank you to all the speakers who
addressed us, sharing their
knowledge and experiences.
It was heartening to listen to Ella
Rickard, astudent at Ashburton
College, expel her experience of
attending aweek long “BLAKE”
course in Auckland. Ayoung woman
with akeen interest in environmental
sustainability and with agrant from
RWNZ, Ella’s experiences on the
course have helped her decide what
she wants to study at University. We
look forward to seeing her progress,
in her chosen field, in the future.
We welcomed the new RWNZ
CEO to our meeting. Marie
Fitzpatrick will fit well into her new
role, with having had awide rangeof
lifetime experiences.
Board members SharronDavie-
Martin, Annette Maw and Heather
Sorenson, shared information, on
Rural Women matters, as did
Frances Beeston,our Regional
Leader. Greeting also from WI, NZ
chair, Judith Vaughan.
Julia Rucklidge, aClinical
Psychologist and Director of Mental
Health and Nutrition at the Nutrition
Research Lab at Canterbury
University, gave avery inspiring
address about the benefits of eating
natural food, which leads to better
wellbeing.
Pointing out ultra processed
foods, can lead to an increase in
mood disorders, anxiety and
behavioural problems. Giving
examples and statistics gathered,
made for asobering reality check
and that we can choose whattoeat,
to improve our physical and mental
wellbeing.
The afternoon speakers of Alice
Breading and Anna Holland, from
EA Sports Centre, spoke on the
benefits of exercise and healthy
eating, to improve mobility, strength
and wellbeing. With regular exercise,
the benefits can manifest in many
ways. One 86-year-old told how she
had joined an exercise class in the
past year and is thoroughly enjoying
the experience as well as the social
contact, in meeting new people and
how it had enlivened her outlook.
Thank you to RWNZ Region 2
Committee for arranging such a
wonderful day. The next Mid
Canterbury RWNZ provincial
meeting is August 9at1.30pm at the
Sinclair Centre, Park St, Ashburton.
If anyone is new to the district and
would like to find out whatthe Rural
Women NZ is about, please feel
welcome to attend, or contact
president, Elsa on 021 265 5050 or
secretary, Sandra in 027 324 5635.
U3A
Dr Glenn Vallender speaking
about “Six Sons and aSeismograph”
on July 23 introduced agiant of New
Zealandseismology. Professor
George Hogben(1853-1920) arrived
in Christchurch NZ in 1881, to a
career in educational leadership in
Canterbury, and Inspector General
of Schools 1897. George and his
wife Emily had six sons. Two died
from childhoodillnesses: two in
World WarOne, atthe Sommeand
Gallipoli. George Hogben began
seismological work around 1889
after being inspired by the 1888
Amuri earthquake. He set up the
Milne Seismograph #20 at his
Wellington home in 1900, the year of
the Amuri earthquake.
Eighty Milne Seismographs were
manufactured world-wide: New
Zealand has two, 16# and #20. The
#16 Milne Horizontal Pendulum
Seismograph went to the Chatham
Islands in WW2, for differing
longitudinal readings. Then back to
Wellington –where now? The Nov.
16th 1901 issue of the “Canterbury
Times” has photographs of the
Cheviot earthquake, and the
Magnetic Observatory (Christchurch
Botanical Gardens), highlighting the
Milne horizontal pendulum
seismograph. Professor John Milne
(1850 –1913) (England): Inventor,
and founder of modern
seismography; he and his Japanese
wife travelled overland from England
to Tokyo (9,345km), living there for
20 years.
New Zealand’s first seismograph,
the 1880 bracket seismograph was
made in Wellington by Wilson
Littlejohn, who also made
Ashburton’s 1903 Turret Post Office
clock.
“It takes an earthquake to remind
us that we walk on the crust of an
unfinished planet” (Charles Kurat).
Coming up: Ocean Series: August
27 -Prof. Adrian McDonald “How
Changes in Antarctica affect the
Oceans”: September 3-DrBridie
Allan “Plastic Pollution in our
Oceans”: September 10 -Cindy
Baxter “Seabed Exploitation and
Small Blue Whales”.
Ashburton Grey Power
Grey Power have had avery
interesting couple of months. In
June, Fiona Giles from Hospice Mid
Canterbury spoke to the 60
members attending out monthly
meeting. She told us of the services
offered by Hospice to those who
have life limiting illness. Hospice
helps people live every moment in
whatever way is important by way of
companionship and sitting,
recording life stories, transportation
to activities and local appointments.
Counselling sessions for individuals
and families, massage, reiki, chair
yoga and exercise. As well as these
services Kowhai House, 70
Havelock Street hold activity
programmes i.e. armchair travel,
exercise therapy sessions, art, and
craft sessions, pamper sessions,
housie, knitting, summer strolls and
winter movies. Hospice does not
receive Government funding but is
reliant on donations and community
grants, and profits from the Hospice
shop. Fiona also mentioned that
from June 2023 to November 2023
Hospice had provided 2202
volunteer hours of service. Fiona
was thanked for avery informative
presentation and presented with a
gift tray.
Early morning after this meeting,
Cath Carr (president) and Jo
Register (membership secretary)
took aflight to Wellington to attend
the AGM of the Grey Power
Federation.
The three days in Wellington were
very very busy, with such things as
the adoption of the new constitution,
the election of anew National
President, following the resignation
of Jan Pentecost, the adoption of
remits put forward by Zones, reports
from Board members, workshops,
speakers i.e. the Minister for
Seniors, the CEO of Grey Power
Electricity.
The presentation of the annual
accounts of the Federation
presented by the Treasurer Lew
Findlay (who incidentally had been
re-elected to the position
unopposed.)
The 3days were of exceptional
value to us, as we met with and
heard the activities, goals and
aspirations of fellow branches of
Grey Power, 38 in total. Ahighlight
for us was when “little Ashburton”
was asked to stand up and was
applauded for its large increase in
membership so far this year!
On the other hand, it was ahuge
sombre moment when we heard of
the passing of our Zone 6
representative, Karina Bellman from
Waimate. She will be sorely missed
by us.
At our July meeting Cath Carr
welcomed 50+ members and asked
those present to have aminute
silence to remember our Past
President Joy Jaine who had been a
member of Grey Power Ashburton
since 2008 and was avery regular
attendant at our monthly meetings.
The passing of Karina Bellman was
also encompassed in this minute of
silence.
The members were advised of the
proceedings of the AGM in
Wellington. Following this Cath
introduced our speaker Mr John
Burn from Senior Net. John spoke of
the arrival of Windows 12 and
warned those of us who were still
using Windows 7that Microsoft will
not be supporting this programme
any longer. He advised us to keep
files safe and to download on to hard
drives. He fielded many queries from
members and agreed to stay for
afternoon tea and advise individuals
of digital problems they were
experiencing. He stressed that
Senior Net ran sites for members
only and they ran meetings in the
Sinclair Centre, Park Street on the
first Thursday of each month. Subs
are $20 per year and $2 per session.
Anewsletter was published monthly.
Senior Net also help sponsor Grey
Power newsletters with their
advertisement. Greer Ricketts
thanked John and presented him
with abox of produce and it is hoped
his group will have an increase in
membership by Grey Power
Members.
Plains Ladies Friendship Club
President Jenette Storrier
welcomed us on afreezing Monday
morning. Trish Cook and Jenny
Jenkins spoke about their
escapades in the Ashburton Strollers
club. There are 50 members who
meet at the Court House and
carpool. They only walk in fine
weather, usually for three or four
hours. They often visit the Ashburton
Lakes and surrounds. They also
enjoy day trips to Mount Cook to see
the spectacular scenery down there.
Dot Webb is part of Friends of the
Hospital. Was interesting to hear
there are over 40 volunteers who all
take turns to deliver morning and
afternoon teas. They get to talk to the
patients and take time with those
who have no family or no visitors. I
didn’t realise how many folks come
from other areas and are very happy
to meet the Friends. If you have time
to spare they need more volunteers.
The meeting closed at 11.30am.
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Ashburton Courier, August 1, 2024
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It was agame of two halves in
the latest round of Mid
Canterbury Netball’s ACL
Premier 1competition.
In the first game last
Thursday night, Wilsons
Windscreens Allenton Astuck
with Methven Wareings Afor
the first half, only trailing 7­6
at quarter time.
But unfortunately for the
maroon and golds it was all
downhill from there, only
scoring three goals in the
second, two in the third and
one in the last, in what ended
up being a40­12 loss.
The next game was arepeat
of last year’s final and
defending champions
Hampstead Ray White Astuck
with this season’s frontrunners
Celtic Auric Electrical Afor
the first half, only down 17­14
at half time, but the game got
away from them in the second
half with Celtic eventually
taking it out 40­24.
The night’s final ACL
Premier 1game between
College Aand Mt Somers
Victory Lime Asaw the Mt
Somers side get off to the
stronger start and lead by 19­9
at half time, and while College
Afought back and actually won
the final quarter, the game was
gone, Mt Somers taking the win
35­24.
ACL Premier 2was once
again where the closest action
was though, after College Y10A
started the night off with a
46­11 win over Southern NBS,
the next two games went down
to the wire.
Rakaia ProShear and
Methven EuroAgri fought out a
dramatic 33­all draw, before
Hampstead Ray White Bjust
managed to sneak acouple of
goals ahead in the dying stages
to deny Heatwise Allenton B
their first win in premier 2,
Hampstead taking it 28­26.
In ACL Premier 3Methven
Shearmac started the night
with a34­25win over
Hampstead Ray White U18
Development, before College B
sawoff atough challenge from
United KFC Atowin 34­28, and
Rakaia Seed Cleaning downed
Celtic Morrison Agri B32­14 to
finish the night off.
Those results mean that after
two games in the third and
final championship round
Lucy Williams and her
Hampstead Ray White Bteam
mates held on for anail­biting
win over Heatwise Allenton B.
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Methven Shearmac and
College Btop the table in ACL
Premier 3, while College Y10A
and Hampstead Ray White B
top the standings in ACL
Premier 2, and Celtic Auric
Electrical Acontinue to be the
only unbeaten team in ACL
Premier 1with Mt Somers
Victory Lime Acurrently in
second courtesy of awin and
draw.
This week, ACL Premier 1
starts with abattle between the
two teams currently at the
bottom of the ladder –College
Aand Wilsons Windscreens
Allenton A–before Mt Somers
Victory Lime Atakes on
Hampstead Ray White A, and
Celtic Auric Electrical Aface
Methven Wareings A.
ACL Premier 2begins with
Methven EuroAgri taking on
Hampstead Ray White Bnext
week, before Heatwise
Allenton Btake on Southern
NBS, and then it’s what’s likely
to be atop clash between
Rakaia ProShear and College
Y10A.
In ACL Premier 3,
Hampstead Ray White U18
Development take on Rakaia
Seed Cleaning, College Bplay
Celtic Morrison Agri B, and
Methven Shearmac play
United KFC A.
ALL WRAPPED UP: Southern players defence in action against
Methven in the 2024 Luisetti Watters Cup final. PHOTOS GRAHAM SHAW
Rugby titles won
FINALS PLAY: Mid Canterbury
Rugby finals on Saturday saw
Southern take home the
Luisetti Watters Cup at
Ashburton Showgrounds in a
thrilling match against
Methven won by just four
points. Some tight defence by
Southern saw the game finish
25­21. Meanwhile in the other
finals play, the senior Bfinals
title was won by Mount
Somers who beat Celtic 57­26
and the senior women club
final saw Rakaia/Methven
Combined side beat Celtic
42­12.
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NEW LISTING
Tinwald Lot 3Westview Drive
4,320 sqm
AskingPrice $320,000
View by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Lot 3Westview Drive
Here is the perfectopportunity to purchase alarge lifestyle sectionand build the home of yourdreamsonWestview
Drive.Locatedinthe brand-newWestviewsubdivision in Tinwald, this4,320sqm (more or less) section enjoysrural
andmountainviews. This section offers apremium position close to allamenities,Tinwaldshopping centre and
Ashburton Township. Forthose who enjoy aroundofgolf, the Tinwald Golf Club is only 600 metres away. Power,
water, fibre, andsepticare available tothe boundary andtitle hasnow been issued. For more information on this
property callnow.
bayleys.co.nz/5524681
OPEN HOME
Allenton 23 Saunders Road
429 sqm 2 1 1
For Sale by DeadlinePrivate Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri9Aug 2024
201 West Street,Ashburton
View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Renovations complete
This charming two-bedroom,one-bathroom residencehas beenmeticulously renovated over thepast fouryears,
offering aperfectblend of modern comfort and appeal. Insideyou’ll find the open-plan kitchen, dining, andlivingarea.
The modern kitchenispractical, while the livingarea,warmedbyaheat pump,provides acosy space to relax and
entertain. Abuilt-inlaundry space provides extra storageand ensures household chorescan be completedwith ease.
The home's comprehensive renovations include abrand-new roof,updated insulation, double glazing, an updated
bathroom, newlaundry,updated flooring and insulation, freshpaint insideand out, and newcarpetthroughout.The
landscaping hasbeenthoughtfully designed and includes aprivate space for outdoor entertaining. ContactEmily for
more information today.
bayleys.co.nz/5524655
OPEN HOME
Allenton 14 Hefford Place
754 sqm 3 1 1 2
For Sale offers invited over $460,000
View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
RayKnight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Cosy cul-de-sac living
This permanent material three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is situatedinaquiet cul-de-sac in theheart of Allenton.
Positionedonagenerous 754sqm(more or less)section, thishome is ideal forfirst-time buyers,savvy investors or
those wanting to downsize. Allthreebedrooms come with built-inwardrobes, providing ample storage space.Enjoy
the recentlyupdated kitchen, designed with functionalityinmind.Aheat pump warms andcools thehome, ensuring
year round comfort no matter theseason. Benefitfromadedicatedlaundry space,makinghousehold chores more
organized and efficient. ContactEmily or Ray todayfor moreinformation.
bayleys.co.nz/5524547
OPEN HOME
Allenton 29bLane Street
2 1 1
For Sale offers invited over $295,000
View 10.15-10.45am Sat 3Aug or byappointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Investment opportunity
This two-bedroom,one-bathroom unit is situated on aquiet street in Allenton. Currentlytenanted until February
2025, this property makes the perfectinvestment.Open plankitchen, dining, and living area hasbeen designed for
modernliving. The living area offers outdoor access to the rearofthe property.Both bedrooms are generously sized
andfeature built-in wardrobes. The bathroom doubles as alaundry area,adding to the home's practicality.Additional
storageisavailablewithabuilt-in cupboard in the hallway. Although there is no garage,the property includesan
allocated car park for yourconvenience. Situated on arear section, this middle unit offersprivacy. It is conveniently
locatedclose to Allentonshops and local amenities, making it ideal forcouples or professionals. Don't miss outonthis
investment opportunity, contact Emily today formore information.
bayleys.co.nz/5524474
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Ashburton Surrounds 262 DromoreMethven Road
28.461 ha
Asking Price $2,350,000 +GST (if any)
View by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Irrigated, equine and grazingopportunity
262 Dromore Methven Roadoffers peaceful rural living with the option of multiple income streams from the 28.462ha
(more or less). The four-bedroom, two-bathroom homeisnestled amongst establishedgardensand manicured
hedges, providing privacy and shelter. Renovated in 2014, the kitchen and living area have been tastefully updated to
include the abundant natural light and focus on the exceptionalviews of the Southern Alps.
The large Metrolog burner, built-in gas heater, and heattransfer kit provide ample heating for the wintermonths. An
array of infrastructure is available at Dromore Methven Road. Athree-bay pole shed, closed in workshop,tackroom,
and stables complement the horse arena and cattle yards. Theoptions are endless, be it workinghorsesorfattening
cattle.
bayleys.co.nz/5522302
Allenton Lots 2, 3and 4Golf Links Drive
5,523 sqm
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Par for the course
Welcome to these lifestyle sections nestled close to the picturesque Ashburton Golf Course! These three spacious
lots offer sizesranging from 5,523sqm to 7,151sqm.Conveniently set back fromSH1,you'll enjoy rural living while
staying connected to major routes.
Power is readily available to the boundary of each lot, ensuring easy access foryour utilities. Adding to the charm and
security, the outsideboundaries feature sturdy post andrail fencing, accented withnetting and wire between the lots.
Whether you'reenvisioning acountryside escape or an activeoutdoorhaven, these lifestyle sections offer endless
possibilities to design the life you've always desired.
bayleys.co.nz/5523482
Ashburton Surrounds 344 Longbeach Road
23.4364 ha
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Luxury Lift-Off
This estate offers amasterclass in rural living, blending everydaysolitude with the splendour of its picturesque
surroundings.
The approach is marked by an idyllic, tree-lined entrance, setting adignified tone that complements the classical
Oamaru stone residence.
Unveiled within the polished interiors is atimelessly modern design, ideallyinsync with the surroundings. This is
underscored by alayout rich withnear-floor-to-ceiling glazing that seamlessly highlights the indoor-outdoor
connection while framing the landscape's naturalbeauty.
bayleys.co.nz/5523824
Tinwald 270 and 280 Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road
8 ha
Asking Price $635,000 +GST (if any)
View by appointment
Emma Phillips 027 483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz
Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
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Motivated vendors
These properties comprise of two eight-hectarebare land blocks, each equipped withpower at theboundary,
awaiting your creative touch. The entrance, accessiblefrom Tinwald WesterfieldMayfieldRoad, is adorned with new
wooden gates adding sophistication and security.
Located just six kilometres from the heart of Ashburton and amere 3.5 kilometres from the Tinwald Shopping Centre,
these properties boast prime positioning. But it's not just about location, it's about thelifestyle. Enjoy having
supermarkets, dairies, cafes, fuel stations, taverns, early childhood centres, and primary schools allwithin arm's reach
while enjoy the country charm.
bayleys.co.nz/5522975
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FINAL NOTICE
Methven 37 South Belt
1,130 sqm 6 3 3 2
DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 7Aug 2024
View Sun 3-3.45pm or by appointment
Rosa Dekker 0274655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Aversatile vision
With itsunmatched adaptability,thispropertyisaprime candidate for buyers desiring adual-purposedesign that
supports inter-generationalhouseholds, live-in-rent-outarrangements,orAirbnb aspirations. Originatinginthe
1970s, this distinctive two-in-one property includes afour-bedroom home, which hasservedasacomfortable
residence forthe vendors, alongside atwo-bedroom apartment thathas thrivedasanAirbnb,accommodating
visitors enjoying the area's premier recreational opportunities.Linkedbyalockable double door, this layoutenables
side-by-side living while ensuring completeprivacy,witheach space having itsown power,watersupply, separate
entrances,and distinctoutdoor areas. Freshlyupdated with new paint and carpet, the largerfour-bedroom layout
reveals an expansive open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining areaenrichedbyastriking vaulted ceiling.
bayleys.co.nz/5524499
OPEN HOME
Methven 143 Hobbs Road
2,023 sqm 4 2 3 4
DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 8Aug 2024
View Sun 12-12.30pm &Wed 5.30-6pm or by appointment
Liv Gorman 027856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz
Rosa Dekker 0274655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Spacious country retreat
This stunning two-storeyfamilyhomeperfectlyblendsrustic charm with modern convenience,nestled in aserene
rural setting across the road from the golfcourse and just minutesfrom the heart of Methven. An ideal country retreat,
this property offers both comfort and versatility.Step inside to discoverthe warmthand character of exposed
wooden beamsand intricatewooden wallpanelling throughout. This spacious home features four bedrooms and
three bathrooms. Half of the housecan beseparated to function as atwo-bedroom suite,completewith alivingroom,
bathroom, and scullery. Thisunique setup is perfect for agrowing family,shared holiday home,orhostingboarders.
The opportunities are endless. The master bedroom, located on the second floor, is atrueretreat withits walk-in
wardrobe, ensuite bathroom featuring adouble shower,and abalcony withviewsbeyondbelief.
bayleys.co.nz/5524564
Methven 15 Elmwood Farm Lane
831 sqm
AskingPrice $195,000
View byappointment
Liv Gorman 027856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz
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ElmwoodFarmLane
Here is an exceptional opportunity to createyour dream home, holiday retreat,orinvestmentpropertyinthe coveted
"Elmwood" subdivision of Methven. This well-sited rearsection, measuring approximately 831sqm,offers awonderful
platform to build on. Locatedinaquiet area of town, thissection offers the ideal blend of tranquillity andconvenience.
You'llbejust steps away from the natural beauty and abundantactivities that Methven andits surrounds have to
offer. Methven is located justone hour from Christchurchand 25 minutes from Ashburton, makingitaneasy commute
for work or play. Nestled at thebase of the stunning Mt Huttski field, you willbesurroundedbypanoramicviews of
the Southern Alps andaunique community spirit. This section is ready foryou to build on, with townwater supply,
power, andfibre to the boundary.
Boundary lines are indicative only
bayleys.co.nz/5522577
OPEN HOME
Methven 52 South Belt
602 sqm 3 1 2 1
AskingPrice $570,000
View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
Rosa Dekker 0274655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Something special onSouth Belt
Aspaciousand functional home, perfect for comfortable living with significantrenovation having takenplace. An
open plan living kitchenand dining space withupdated benchtopsand flooring,the livingareaisagreat privatespace
with sliding doors out to thefully fencedsection. The bedrooms offercomfortable accommodation,with both
upstairs bedrooms providing generous spaces andgood wardrobes.The upstairs bedrooms areservicedbythe fully
renovated bathroom with separate bath and showerand separatetoilet room. Lastly,bedroom three provides
versatility with aslidingdoorleadingoutside, awardrobe,and the option for customization as it currently integrates
with the livingarea. Adjacentisthe downstairs bathroom, completewithashower,vanity,and newflooring, along
withaseparate toiletfor added privacy.
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Lake Hood 203 Lake Hood Drive
Lake Hood 2Elm Tree Lane
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Maison du lac
Discover the epitome of lakeside living with this brand-newhome
situated on the canal at LakeHood.This stunning residenceoffers
captivating views of the reserve across the water, creating atranquil
and picturesque backdrop. Theinviting entranceopens intoa
spacious, open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, designed with
abundant glass and sliding doors that effortlesslyconnecttooutdoor
patios, ideal for enjoying the serene canal vistas. The gourmet kitchen
is aculinary delight, featuring ample storage and awell-equipped
walk-in pantry with convenientaccesstothe exterior. Theground
floor also includes astudy nook, aseparatepowder room,and a
generously sized bedroom.
3 3 2 2
For Sale Buyers$900,000+
View Sat 3Aug 1.30 -2.00pm
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Your dream home
Welcome to yourdream home at Lake Hood,where flair and design
meet unparalleledpresentation. This near-new,show-home quality
residence offers aluxuriouslifestyle with every detail meticulously
crafted. The heartofthis home isthe open-plan kitchen,dining,and
living area.Sun-drenchedand spacious, this area is heatedbyboth a
heat pump and alog burner,ensuring comfort allyearround. The
sleek and stylish kitchen, adorned with brass accessories andbeautiful
tiles,features abutlers pantry thathosts therefrigerator, dishwasher,
sink, and amplespace for allyourappliancesand pantrystaples. This
well-laid-out family home boasts four spaciousbedrooms.
4 2 1 2
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday7th
August,2024 at 3.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Sat 3Aug 1.00-1.30pm
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Ashburton 3Mona Whey Apartments
LakeHood 23 Torbay Avenue
LakeHood 59 Ludlow Drive
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Perfect positioning
Thisimmaculatedoubleglazedpropertynestled in atranquilcul-de-sac
offers aserenecanal-sidelifestyleatLake Hood. Enjoythe convenience of
anorth-facing orientation,ensuring plenty ofnaturallightthroughout the
day.Step inside to discover aspacious layout featuring awidehallway
leading to adelightfulkitchen boastingengineered stone benchtops and
ample storage.
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.
ForSale Buyers $895,000+
View By appointment
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For Sale Buyers $1,100,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU177784
4 2 2 2
4 2 2 2
Lake Hood 8Halston Close
Rakaia West Town Belt
Architecturallydesigned
Discover the stunning Mona Whey Apartments in Ashburton, crafted
byChilton &Mayne and built by Craig Ingold. Choose from three
luxurious two-bedroomoptions. The128sqm downstairs unitoffers
modern design, sweeping Mona Squareviews, and asunlit courtyard
with aspacious single garage.The 146sqmupstairs apartment
features elevated views, amaster bedroom with ensuite, and asundrenched
balcony, complete with asinglegarage. The 164sqm
upstairs unit boasts all-daysun, alarge deckwithAshburton views,
high-end finishes, and an extra-large double garage.Experience
unmatched quality and comfort in theheartofAshburton.
2 2 2
DeadlineSale closes Wednesday 7th
August, 2024 at 2.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Sun 4Aug 2.00 -3.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU188636
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. The heart of this home is adelightful
kitchen,dining, and livingareawithsliders opening to acovered deck,
offering picturesque views up thecanal.
ForSale By Negotiation
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Jewelinthe crown
Discover yourdream location at thenew subdivisioninRakaia,where 18
generously sizedsectionsawait, ranging from spacious 361sqmto
497sqm. Designed withsensible covenants to safeguard yourinvestment,
these sections offer diverse opportunities for building your idealhome.
Situated adjacent to the picturesque RakaiaDomain andaccessed
through the serene, tree-lined WestTown Belt.
For Sale Buyers $175,000+
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Tinwald 83B Tarbottons Road
Ashburton 21 Havelock Street
Hampstead 15AStrowan Avenue
Methven 140BForest Drive
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Your private retreat
Nestled down aprivate driveway, this two-year-old gem offers apeaceful
settingwith rural outlook. The light and sunny open plan kitchen, dining,
and living area is designed for modern living. It's awelcoming spaceto
unwind and relax. The kitchen boasts asleek design and features an open
pantry with shelving, perfect for the home chef who lovesboth styleand
functionality.
Arare find
Welcome to 21 Havelock Street, astunning architecturallydesigned
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.
Private &Spacious
Great outdoor space and landscaping sets off this brand new home in a
new modern sub-division. Nicely propotioned throughout with four double
bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and walk thru robe. Access
from the bedroom to apatio and expansive lawn area. The main toilet is
separate and the bathrooom consists of abath, shower and vanity.
Embrace modern living in desirable Methven
Impeccablydesigned and closetothe heart of Methven, this modern
3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers effortless comfort and convenience.
Open-plan living flows seamlessly onto the private and sheltered Kwila
deck and fully fenced backyardoasis.The family-friendlykitchen features
quality appliances and ample space. Two double bedrooms with robes plus
aluxurious master bedroom.
For Sale Buyers $830,000+
View Sat 3Aug 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU186290
For Sale Buyers $770,000+
View Sat 3Aug 10.00 -10.30am
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For Sale By Negotiation
View Sat 3Aug 10.00 -10.30am
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For Sale Buyers $700,000+
View Sat 3Aug 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AL120046
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4 2 1 2
3 2 1 2
Allenton 113 Creek Road
Hampstead 20 Strowan Avenue
Netherby 47 Braebrook Drive
Netherby 23 Geoff Geering Drive
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Charming character home in Allenton
Discover the charm of this three-bedroom weatherboard homenestled on
an easycare section in Allenton. Perfectly positioned for convenience, this
home offers ablend of character and modern living. Withscope to add
yourown touch and make improvements, this home is well worthalook.
The open plan kitchen, dining, and living area has easy access tothe
private sundrenched outdoor deck.
Absolute delight
Brand new and waiting for new owners.This delightful home hasbeen
well thought out in its design and positioning to catch the sun. Three good
size double bedrooms with the master having an en-suite and walk in robe.
Also with asliding door to welcome the outside in. There is great storage in
the central hallway and the laundry is located in the attached double
garage.
Entertainers delight
Discover this stunning home in the highly sought-after Braebrook
subdivision. The property features abright and sunny kitchen, dining, and
living area with astudy nook, perfect for work or relaxation. This space
seamlessly leads to aseparatelounge, providing ample roomfor
entertaining or unwinding. Both the living area and the lounge open out to
aprivate outdoor area.
Space for everyone
Be impressed by this spacious familyhome on arear section. At the heart
of this home is astunning central kitchen, perfectlypositioned to overlook
the living and dining area, warmed by acozy log burner. Need abit of
quiet time? Retreat to theseparatelounge, whereaheat pump ensures
year-round comfort.
For Sale Buyers $395,000+
View Sat 3Aug 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU163717
For Sale Buyers $790,000+
View Sat 3Aug 10.30 -11.00am
Web pb.co.nz/AU167065
For Sale Buyers $735,000+
View Sat 3Aug 10.45 -11.15am
Web pb.co.nz/AU181215
For Sale Buyers $765,000+
View Sat 3Aug 10.45 -11.15am
Web pb.co.nz/AU186688
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4 2 2 2
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Allenton 87 RacecourseRoad
Netherby 107 Princes Street
Rakaia 131Rolleston Street
Allenton 21 Middle Road
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Luxury, comfort and convenience
Style and luxury await you at 87 Racecourse Road architecturally designed
by Sheppard and Rout Architects and built by Cedric Abercrombie, this the
ultimate dream home! This prime location boasts amodern,
architecturally designed home nestled in aprivate and tranquil landscaped
garden, perfect for those seeking serenity and privacy.
So manyimprovements
Discover acharming 1970's home that's been thoughtfully updated for
modern living. This charming three-bedroom home boasts significant
improvementsmaking 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, and Moisture Master.
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 andshower, with asecond toilet in separate
laundry.
Your SpaciousHome Awaits
This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom property is the epitome of modern
familyliving.Freshly adorned with brand new carpet and arejuvenating
coat of paint, this home is ready foryou to add your personal touch and
makeityour own. With two bathrooms, you can enjoy privacy and
flexibility, especially during busy mornings or when guestsvisit.
Deadline Sale closes 3.00pm Fri 2Aug 2024
View Sat 3Aug 11.00 -11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU187903
For Sale Buyers $555,000+
View Sat 3Aug 11.15 -11.45am
Web pb.co.nz/AU182159
For Sale Buyers $495,000+
View Sat 3Aug 11.15 -11.45am
Web pb.co.nz/AU172167
For Sale Buyers $550,000+
View Sat 3Aug 11.45 -12.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU102327
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Residential/Lifestyle &Rural Sales Consultants
Hamish Niles
027 435 6265
Kirsty Clay
027 308 7557
Paddy Strange
027 491 5259
Karen McRae
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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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027 245 8495
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Ashburton 218 Walnut Avenue
Allenton 10BCharles Street
Hampstead 200 ChalmersAvenue
Ashburton 21 Mona Square
Open Home
Open Home
Open Home
OpenHome
Thiswon't last long
Discover this meticulously renovated 1960's home, offeringaperfect
blend of modern comfort and classic charm. The heart of the house is the
updated kitchen, featuring high-quality appliances and adjoining dining
area.Adjacentisthe large, inviting living area completewith afloormounted
heat pump and acompliant log burner forcozywinter nights.
Easy living
If you're looking for astunning andinviting home,look no furtherthan
thisbeautifully updated two-bedroom rear unit.Step inside and indulge in
the comfortand sophistication of this home. The updated kitchen
featuresabutler'spantry/laundry, providing amplespace for all your food
preparationand laundry needs.
Easy careliving
This warm, modern, low maintenance townhouse offers the perfect blend
of comfort and convenience. Thespacious open plan living, kitchenand
diningarealayout creates awarmand welcoming atmosphere where you
canenjoy the sunnyaspect with familyand friends.Withtwo generous
double bedrooms andanadditional singlebedroom that caneasilybe
transformedintoanoffice or hobby room.
Viewsand location all in one
Welcome to this charming threedouble bedroom home locatedinavery
speciallocationclosetotown andoverlooking Mona Square.Step inside to
discover astunning sun-drenched living space thatseamlessly flows into
an open plankitchenand diningarea, alloffering ever changing parkand
mountain views throughout theseasons.
For Sale Buyers $538,000+
View Sat 3Aug 12.00 -12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU187882
For Sale Buyers $420,000+
View Sat 3Aug 12.30 -1.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU185900
ForSale Buyers $545,000+
View Sun 4Aug 1.00 -1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU184976
Deadline Sale closes 3.00pm Thu8Aug 2024
View Sun 4Aug 2.00 -3.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU188307
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Tinwald 81 McmurdoStreet
Allenton 6WoodhamDrive
Allenton 34 PagesRoad
Ashburton 97 WinterStreet
Nest or Invest
Discoverthis delightful cottage in the heart of Tinwald.Featuring open
plan living warmedbyaheat pump, this cozy home offers, two good sized
bedrooms, while the bathroom includes avanity, toilet, and showerover
bath.Aseparate laundry addspracticality. Outside features plentyofoffstreet
parking, enjoy the fully fenced section with easy care gardens and
patio, perfect for relaxation.
Stylish living
Welcome to contemporary living at itsfinest!This stunninghome greets
you withaninviting office justoff the entrance, seamlessly leadingtoa
spacious livingarea, perfectly heatedbyaheatpump.The updated
kitchen,ideal for culinary enthusiastsflows effortlessly into thediningand
additional living space.
Available now
Discover your dreamhome in the highly sought-after PagesRoad area!
This beautifullysunnyhousefeatures an updated kitchen that flows
seamlesslyintoacharming dining area,perfect for family mealsand
entertaining. Theseparate lounge, heated by near newfloor mounted
heat pump,boastsnumerous windows flooding the room with natural
light,and adoor that openstoasheltered patio.
Unbeatable location
Architecturally designedsplit level 3bedroom home with theexposed
beams adding real character to the sunfilled living areas. Themain
bedroom hasensuite, addtothisasupersized bathroom, separate laundry
and modern kitchenthis home is superfunctional. Solar panels allows the
feed of power back into the grid. Whenyou talk location thenthis home
ranks rightupthere withthe best.
For Sale Buyers $260,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU182642
ForSale Buyers $685,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU188795
ForSale Buyers $600,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU170469
For Sale Buyers $700,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU182950
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Netherby 55 PrincesStreet
Allenton 11 Walnut Avenue
Hampstead 47 ChalmersAvenue
Ashburton 86A Grey Street
Practical and comfortable
This home boasts three generous bedrooms, each with amplewardrobe
space, including aparticularly large main bedroom. An added bonusisthe
cosy sunroom, perfect for relaxing with agood book. Open-plan kitchen,
dining, and living area, complete withaheatpump and logburnerfor yearround
comfort. Convenience is key with aseparatelaundry situatedjust
offthe kitchen.
Prime Walnut Avenueaddress
As youapproach the home,you'llappreciatethe privacy of thelocation,
tucked away on arearsection.The front of thehome featuresacovered
veranda, an ideal spot foryourmorningcoffee or eveningrelaxation. Step
inside to find arefreshed kitchen that overlooks aspacious open-plan
dining and living area that captures the sun allday long.
So manyoptions
Discover theperfect blendofstyle andcomfort in this meticulously
renovatedand doubleglazed two-bedroom townhouse, an ideal
investment opportunity, first home, or havenfor aprofessionalcouple or
those seeking apeacefulretirementretreat. Enjoythe heart of modern
livingwithabrand-new kitchen withacaptivating view up thestreet.
Sleek and Sophisticated
Discover acontemporary andstylishhaven as you stepinside this
beautiful townhouse.Withits clean andminimalist design,everydetailhas
been carefullythought outtocreate asleekand sophisticated
atmosphere. Theopen floor plan seamlesslyconnects the spacious living
area with the kitchenand diningspace. Large windows andsliding doors
allow abundant natural light to flood in.
For Sale Buyers $428,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU179052
For Sale Buyers $655,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU184845
ForSale Buyers $485,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU112959
For Sale Buyers $680,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU186866
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Hampstead 32 Bird Street
Hampstead 81 Wakanui Road
Tinwald 3Kelburn Place
Tinwald 149 Harland Street
Top investment
Spacious four bedroom home handy to the Hampstead school. The
perfectblend of comfort and investment potential with this four-bedroom
home, designed to capture the sun's warmth and naturallight throughout
theday. It has aspacious layout and modernamenities. Seamlessly
flowing spaces perfect for entertaining and everyday living.Large windows
strategically placed to maximize sunlight.
Renovatedbrick beauty
Solidred brick home meticuously renovatedthroughout.Wellinsulated
and with twoheatpumps thehome is warm andcomfortable.Three
bedrooms areserviced by therenovated bathroom withlarge shower and
vanity. The kitchen commands good space withthe diningareaand the
lounge isseparate.Good space in thelaundrywithgood storage and a
separate toilet.
Like brandnew
Welcome to your dream home in avibrantnew subdivision! This four-yearoldgem
offers theperfect blend of modern comfort andtimeless
elegance.Step intoaspaciousentrancewaythat leads seamlesslytothe
heart of thehome-the kitchen withamplestorage, agenerous island
bench andwalk-in pantry,ideal for culinaryenthusiastsand entertainers.
More than meets theeye
This 4bedroom brick residence offers spaciousliving with an open plan
layoutheated by apelletfire andheatpump.Updatedkitchenand
bathroom formpartofavery spacious 250sqmhome.Parkwitheasein
the tandem garagethe steponthru to the back yard which features an
inground pool andalarge hothouse. Fruit treesand alarge henhouse
help give some element of self sufficiency.
ForSale Buyers $475,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU182029
ForSale Buyers $493,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU181133
ForSale Buyers $775,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU181976
For Sale $595,000
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU180963
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Ashburton 232 Elgin Road
Ashburton 33 Farmstead Lane
Open Home
15.38 ha -Conway Park -Elgin
Located in the favoured Elgin district aclose 6km drive from central Ashburton this is an all
roundlifestyle/small farm propertyoffering quintessential land andlifestyle 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 plannedtoa
high specification and present several options fordependent family, additional incomeeg
farm stays.Quality soil together with irrigationand location in tandem with the
infrastructure present several land use options to purchasers.
6 3 2 4
Deadline Sale closesThursday 15th
August,2024 at 12.00pm, (unless sold
prior), Property Brokers Ashburton
View Sun 4Aug 1.00 -2.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AL186221
8.62 ha -AnEnglish rose
Welcome to Riversdale Homestead,where timeless elegance meetsmodern charm. This
stunning home was built in the 1880's and is listedunder the New ZealandHistoric Places
Trust as aCategory 2site. It has been renovated to an exceptionallyhigh standard while
keeping its original character intact. Setamidst lush English-style treeson8.6 ha, it's a
dream for equine enthusiasts with its arena, stables, andpost &rail paddocks or you could
use as aprivate wedding or corporate venue with it's commercial zoning. Ourvendors have
purchased and are motivatedtosee newpeople enjoy this very special property.
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For Sale By Negotiation
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL182147
Ashburton Stage 3and 4, Strowan Fields
Ashburton Lot 1, 36 McGrathRoad
Ashburton 16 Ashbury Drive
Allenton 10 Meadowlands Green
Strowan Fields on Trevors Road- Titles issued
Whether you're starting out or slowing down, growing your portfolio or
expanding your family, Strowan Fields is the ideal place totake the next
step on yourproperty journey.With manageable sections, apictureperfect
setting and astrong sense of community, it's the ideal spot to
investinyour future.
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'll be nestled among the established boundaries,making the
most of the quiet location and offering the space and privacy you deserve.
Only 5minutes from Ashburton.
New build opportunity
Discover your perfect homesite at 16 Ashbury Drive! This generous 815m2
section in abrand-new subdivision offers aprime locationand 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.
Comebuild your 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 buildyour dream home in thisbeautiful
neighbourhood. One of the standout features of this sectionisthe
convenience it offers.
For Sale By Negotiation
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU94707
For Sale Buyers $325,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU181376
For Sale Buyers $255,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU186636
For Sale Buyers $347,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU182479
Allenton 15 Methven Highway
Mayfield 2441 Arundel RakaiaGorge Road
Mount Somers 169Ashburton Gorge Road
Chertsey 74 JamiesonsRoad
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.
Lifestyle escape-blank canvas!
Positioned for great rural andmountain views, this is abare land
opportunity of 8.00 Hectares* (Subject to boundary adjustment and title)
ready to develop and make it your own. The property is predominantlyflat
with productive Mayfield soiland some lower river terraces with river
boundary. This provides aunique environment to enjoy country living at its
best.
Mt Somers home &lifestyle-6753m2
Searching for acomplete family home and lifestyle packageinan
affordable value range, then this is agolden opportunity. Situated closeto
the vibrant MtSomers village at the gateway to the Ashburton Gorgearea
known for its scenery, lakes andnumerous outdoor activities including
fishing, hunting and walks. Featuring awellpresented 250m2 3-bedroom
+office, family home.
8haLifestyle-Develop your way!
Agreat lifestyleland opportunity combining an 8hectare bareland title
with privacy and positioned forfuture development.Nocovenants give
freedom to buildacost effective home or develop your way as finances
allow. Mountain and rural views are afeature to takeadvantage of for
home location. Good qualityLismore soil with established pastures plus
ADC water race supply.
For Sale From $750,000 +GST (if any)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL180220
For Sale From $450,000 Incl GST
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Web pb.co.nz/AL180690
For Sale Buyers $680,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AL180720
For Sale From $469,000 Incl GST
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL186978
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Ashburton 23B Golf Links Road
Ashburton Lot 3Stranges Road
Ashburton 23 Range Street
Ashburton Bach 69 369 WrensRoad, Rangitata
Executive lifestyle -GolfLinks Road
•2.2198 ha
•Bareland lifestyle section bordering the Ashburton Golf Course
•Post and rail boundary fencing
•Stunning mountain views
•Situated on the favoured NW side of Ashburton
•Zoned Residential D
•Build your dream home now title available
•Don't wait buy today
2ha bareland
This prime 2.0Ha bareland offers more than just acanvas for your dream
home -it's agateway to convenience. Situated minutes from town and
just over an hour from Christchurch Airport, embrace the perfect blend of
rural tranquility and urban accessibility. Create your sanctuary amid
quality homes, enjoy proximity to Lake Hood, and relish mountain views.
Central industrial site
Located in the Ashburton Industrial area this 4000sqm site with an
excellent road frontage of 44mand adepth of approx. 90m ensuring
good access for larger vehicles and offers plenty of scope. An ideal
location, central to town withexcellent access to the main transport
routes, along with being rightinthe centre of the industrial hub with easy
access to potential suppliers and distributors.
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 By Negotiation
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL169769
For Sale Buyers $350,000+
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For Sale Buyers $300,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AC184077
Hamish Niles AREINZ
M 027 435 6265
For Sale Buyers $145,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU174286
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Ashburton
OPEN HOME
80 PAGES ROAD 4 2 2
HOUSE OFTHE 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 BuyerEnquiry Over $799,000
View Saturday 10.00 -10.30am
Web ljhooker.co.nz/AXHYK
Agent Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
OPEN HOME
22A COX STREET 3 1 2
TOWNHOUSE TREASURE INPRIME LOCATION!
Welcome to your new happy place! This
charming townhouse is a dream come
true, perfectly nestled inaprime 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.
For Sale Offers Over$549,000
View Saturday 11.00 -11.30am
Web ljhooker.co.nz/BNHYK
Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885
OPEN HOME
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.
SALE BY DEADLINE | OPEN HOME
58A SUFFOLK STREET 3 1 1
MODERN &CONTEMPORARY LIVING
Welcome to your future dream home!
Imagine living in a stunning, nearly-new
townhouse on afreehold title, offering you
the pinnacle of modern living. For Sale
by Deadline closing on Wednesday, the
28th of August at 5:00pm at LJ Hooker, 65
Tancred Street, Ashburton (unless sold
prior).
For Sale Offers Over $425,000
View Saturday 11.30am -12.00pm
Web ljhooker.co.nz/BKHYK
Agent Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
For Sale Offers Over$619,000
View Saturday 11.45am -12.15pm
Web ljhooker.co.nz/BQHYK
Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885
SECTION FOR SALE
Lot 41946 ARNOLD VALLEY RD
AUNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
Spanning over 1.419 hectares, this expansive
land provides ample space for you tobring
your vision to life. Whether you are looking
to create a private sanctuary, establish a
hobby farm, orsimply enjoy the tranquility of
the surroundings,thisproperty offers endless
possibilities. Situated inthe heart ofMoana/
Lake Brunner, you will be surrounded by
breathtaking natural landscapes.
For Sale $345,000
View
Web
By Appointment
ljhooker.co.nz/A4HYK
Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885
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 Offers Over$399,000
View By Appointment
Web ljhooker.co.nz/BSHYK
Agent Debbie Simmons 027 282 8777
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2MCKAIN LANE 3 2 2
AMASTERPIECE OF MODERN LIVING
This 3-bdrm marvel weaves together
the kitchen, dining, & lounge areas into
an expansive o/p masterpiece. From the
wide entranceway, adorned with ample
storage, to the seamless integration
of indoor & outdoor spaces, “Pippa” is
designed to delight.
For Sale $650,000
View By Appointment
Web ljhooker.co.nz/BBHYK
Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885
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OFF MARKET
LISTING
-Large 4bedroom home, multiple living
areas &floor size of 357m2
-1bathroom &sep toilet upstairs
-Sep Toilet, sep shower &sep basin
downstairs
-Swimming pool
-Multiple Large sheds 550m2 (approx)
-Sheep yards
-Olive Orchard
-3phase power
-2titles 2.64 hectares 5paddocks
-Asking price of $1,425,000
Agent Debbie Simmons 027 282 8777
Scan here to book your
property appraisal
Stephen Robertson
Principal
0274 731 112
Manu Otene
Sales &Listings
022 308 6885
Julie Srhoy
Sales &Listings
021 354 885
Debbie Simmons
Sales &Listings
027 282 8777
Jan Smith
Office Administration
0800 554 274
LJ Hooker Ashburton | 65 Tancred Street | Phone 0800 LJH ASH (0800 554 274) | Visit www.ashburton.ljhooker.co.nz
Robertson Real Estate Limited MREINZ - Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 *Sources: Ashburton District Council, Property Guru, Vendor Report, Property Management Company

Open Homes
SATURDAY 3RDAUGUST
62 Harrison Street,Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 2 AHB30839
83 Princes Street,Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 0 AHB22495
24 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 2 AHB30267
25 King Street,Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 4 1 1 AHB30853
58 Main Street, Methven 11:00 -11:30am 3 1 2 MVN30103
118 Company Road, Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 3 1 2 AHB30742
3/287 Cameron Street,Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 2 1 1 AHB30767
8Allison Street,Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 2 1 1 AHB30519
30 Geoff Geering Drive, Ashburton 11:45 -12:15pm 4 2 2 AHB30729
63 Cambridge Street, Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 0 AHB30816
19 Charles Street,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 2 AHB30802
22 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 4 AHB30845
18 Millibrook Place, Tinwald 12:45 -1:15pm 4 2 2 AHB30784
178 ChalmersAvenue, Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 2 AHB30869
22 StrowanAvenue, Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 4 2 2 AHB30709
45 Thomson Street,Tinwald 1:30 -2:00pm 3 1 0 AHB30779
1Strowan Avenue, Ashburton 2:15 -2:45pm 3 2 2 AHB30557
NewListing/OpenHome
24 Melcombe Street, Tinwald
•Sizable 878m2 fully fenced section
•Three double bedrooms
•Modern bathroom with separate toilet
•Modern laundry
•Redecorated throughout
•Double garage
•Large covered outdoorentertaining area
•Compliant log burner plus heat pump
•Multiple outbuildings
Deadline Sale
closing on Tuesday
13thAugust at3:00pm
(Unless Sold Prior)
View
Saturday10:30am -11:00am
3 1 2
This property is
proudly marketed by
Armandvan derEik
021 597 527
SUNDAY 4THAUGUST
262 Moore Street, Ashburton 11:45 -12:15pm 3 2 2 AHB22640
rwashburton.co.nz/AH30267
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)
NewListing/OpenHome
NewListing/OpenHome
45 Thomson Street, Tinwald
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3/287 Cameron Street, Ashburton
2 1 1
Investors and first home buyerswill be impressed with
this home. Recently painted, newroofand carpet, the
big stuff is done.
Permanent material cladding and agreat location close
to schools and theTinwald shops.
Acompact yard with anice covered outdoor area at the
rear to relax.
Excellent neighbours and location, this home isanideal
starter.
Deadline Sale
closing on Tuesday
13thAugust at3:00pm
(Unless Sold Prior)
View
Saturday1:30pm -2:00pm
This property is
proudly marketed by
Lynne Bridge
027 410 6216
•Double glazed throughout
•Stylish Oamaru Stone cladding
•Modern kitchen
•Open plan kitchen and dining
•Separate lounge and laundry
•Two double bedrooms
•Bathroom includes showerand bath
•Paved private courtyard
•Single garage and easy- care gardens
Deadline Sale
closing on Tuesday
13thAugust at3:00pm
(Unless Sold Prior)
View
Saturday11:15am -11:45am
This property is
proudly marketed by
Armandvan derEik
021 597 527
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30779
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)
rwashburton.co.nz/AH30767
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)
KimMiller
SalesConsultant
027 236 8627
Lynne Bridge
SalesConsultant
027 410 6216
Chrissy Milne
SalesConsultant
027 290 6606
CherylFowler
SalesConsultant
027 461 2614
BruceMcPherson
SalesConsultant
027 438 4250
DeniseMcPherson
SalesConsultant
027 242 7677
Armand vander Eik
SalesConsultant
021 597 527
Shirley Fitzgerald
SalesConsultant
027 220 1528
Margaret Feiss
SalesConsultant
021 751 009
Trevor Goldsmith
SalesConsultant
027 225 5669
Carey VonLubke
Property Manager
027 697 6948
Janene McDowell
Property Manager
027 287 3388
96Tancred Street,Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317
rwashburton.co.nz
36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
ALLENTON 6Andrew Street
Hot Listing -Westside Allenton!
Super sunny and warm home. Well heatedwith option of
cosy log burner or heat pump forcomfort.Generousopen
planliving and awell appointedmodern kitchen.Internal
access from garage, fully fenced andprivate section with
ample off street parking for caravan,boat or extra vehicles
Urgent inspection recommended.
ENQUIRIES OVER $539,000
VIEW
10.00-10.30am, Saturday 3August
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
TINWALD 81 Archibald Street
Bring Your Offers!!!
Vendorispacked andready to go! This property stands
out with its vastpotential,and the current ownerhas
added their ownunique touches, providing afoundation
forfurtherenhancement andcustomisation. Perfect for
investors andvisionaries alike.
Spacious section that is potentiallysubdividable, offering
multiple possibilities fordevelopment.
ENQUIRIES OVER $379,000
VIEW
5.00-5.30pm, Thursday 1August
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39828
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39932
HAMPSTEAD 28 Oxford Street
Add toyour Investment Portfolio!
This charming weatherboard home exudestimeless
appeal and character.Thoughtfully updatedinterior with
open plan living withheatpump, threebedrooms,
separate bathroom, toilet andlaundry.Fully fencedmature
sectionwith double garage. Greattenant in place paying
$440/week or fantastic 1st Homehere!Quick actionis
recommended as this one will not last long.
ENQUIRIES OVER $395,000
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695
Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180
TINWALD 63 George Street
Great Investment Opportunity!
Secureasteady investment with this charming red brick
home in Tinwald's westside, offering afixed tenancy until
February 2025 andaconsistent rental income of $450 per
week. The propertyboasts open-planliving complete with
acompliantlog fire andheatpump, spaciouskitchen,
three bedrooms plus asinglegarage with attached
workshopall onalow maintenance section.
$429,000
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39893
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39798
NETHERBY 29 Brucefield Ave
Buy This Section!!
Don't delay in viewing this soughtafterResidential C
zoned section.
Handy to Netherby schooland amoment's drive to
Ashburton's amenities.
Two outbuildings at rear of property.
Wakanui creek runs through front third of section.
Options here for the astute buyer.
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39796
ELGIN Lot 2-148 Wakanui Road
3305m2 Secluded Lifestyle Building Section
On offer is this 3305m2 lifestyle blockzonedRes Dwhich
presents an idyllic rural lifestyle whilebeing conveniently
close to the town centre of Ashburton.Nestled among
established lifestyle blocks, it boasts aserene rural outlook.
Well borewill be part of sale.
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39664
$149,500
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
ENQUIRIES OVER $289,000
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695
Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180
Property Management
DIDYOUKNOW?
WemanagepropertiesalloverMidCanterbury
• Fullmanagements
• Casuallets
• Casualinspections
• Ruralstaffhousinginspections
Forprofessionaladviceonmanagement of your investment property
CALLSUEORROBYN 033086173
pggwre.co.nz
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008.
PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008
Calvin Leen
Helping growthe country
North Otago, Mid&South
Mark Hanrahan
JeffDonaldson
Dan vander Salm
TimGallagher
Stephen Watson
Canterbury Sales Manager
Rural &Lifestyle
Rural&Lifestyle
Rural & Lifestyle
Rural &Lifestyle
Lifestyle &Residential
M 027 453 0950
M027 432 4028
M027 265 1290
M021918 233
M027 801 2888
M027 433 9695
DebRoberts
Residential &Lifestyle
M021 075 2180
Cayla Collins
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 341 0949
Sue Prendergast
Lifestyle&Residential
and Property Manager
M027 322 8422
RobynLeggett
PropertyManager
M027 214 3870
DebJolly
Administrator
B03308 6173
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under theREAA2008
Helping grow thecountry

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
MOUNT SOMERS 6Pattons Road
Unique Opportunities to Be Had inthe Mount!
Lots 1-4 available to purchaseinMount Somers, ranging
from 1,721sqm –2,753sqm. Lot 1offers a4-bay enclosed
shed with power. Lot 3offers a300sqm (approx) 5
bedroom, 2bathroom home with carport and workshop.
Titles are anticipated towards the end of 2024; andare
sold subject to final title. Buyone or buy more, enquire to
secure your absolute slice of paradise in Mount Somers.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
ASHBURTON FORKS 156 Goughs Crossing Road
Pivot Irrigated Intensive Dairy Support Unit
103ha dairy support unit. Strong soils with highnatural
rainfall and complement by 40 L/sec of BCI Irrigation.
Irrigated via two large pivots(79ha) and remainder viamix
of fixed grid/K-Line (13.5ha).ALU permits 49.2ha winter
feed, wintering 1050cows and 500 R1/R2yr. Well
subdivided, good access,cattle yards and renovated home.
ENQUIRIES OVER $4.5M
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39524
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39767
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 andberrybushes.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290
Lyz Palmer | M 027 215 9813
RAKAIA Acton Road
Fantastic Lifestyle Opportunity, Offers Considered
An opportunity presents itself to secure an attractiveland
holding located right beside the growing rural township of
Rakaia. These two smart 8.0 ha areas of bare land offer the
perfect blend of individual building appeal, convenience
and rural living. Parcels this size and scope are rarely
available making it aperfect lifestyle opportunity!
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Mark Hanrahan
M 027 432 4028
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38756
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38051
UNDER OFFER
MAYFIELD 1992 Arundel Rakaia GorgeRoad
Legendary Cafe Mayfield
Cafe Mayfield offers aunique business opportunity.
Situated along the State Highway 72, it captures the
attention of bothnorth and south-bound traffic,
positioning itself as theepicentre for athriving business.
This opportunityincludes afreeholdgoing concern
package encompassing the business, a3bedroom fully
renovated home and agenerous 1692m² section.
ENQUIRIES OVER $790,000
Plus GST (ifany)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson
M 027 265 1290
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/ASH38899
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39546
UNDER OFFER
MOUNT SOMERS 70 Hoods Road
Vendors Instructions are to SELL!!
The Mt Somers tavern presents alucrative investment
opportunity in arapidly growing area. 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 (if any)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson
M 027 265 1290
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/ASH39579
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39721
PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008
Calvin Leen
Helpinggrow the country
North Otago, Mid &South
Mark Hanrahan
JeffDonaldson
Dan vander Salm
TimGallagher
Stephen Watson
Canterbury Sales Manager
Rural &Lifestyle
Rural &Lifestyle
Rural & Lifestyle
Rural &Lifestyle
Lifestyle &Residential
M 027 453 0950
M027 432 4028
M027 265 1290
M021 918 233
M027 801 2888
M027 433 9695
DebRoberts
Residential &Lifestyle
M021 075 2180
Cayla Collins
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 341 0949
Sue Prendergast
Lifestyle &Residential
and Property Manager
M027 322 8422
RobynLeggett
Property Manager
M027 214 3870
DebJolly
Administrator
B03308 6173
PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensedunder the REAA 2008
Helping growthe country

52 Ashburton
NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS
Courier, August 1, 2024
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Gymnasts event success
Athletes from DynamicGymnastics
Sport have swapped out their club
colours to represent their schools at a
championship event in Rangiora.
It was the primary, intermediate
and secondary schools plus university
trampoline and double mini
trampoline championships and was
held on Sunday.
Head coach Nicci Glanville said it
was the biggest travellingcontingent
to date with 19 students representing
their Mid Canterbury schools.
Schools represented were Allenton,
Longbeach, Hinds, Hampstead,
Ashburton Christian, St Joseph's,
Ashburton Intermediate and
Ashburton College.
‘‘Our athletes had afantastic day
with fantastic results to match.
Amazing results, we are so proud of
them all,’’ she said.
Results: Primary Grade C­Brady
Hunsley (ACS) Gold Trampoline 5th
DMT; Riley Wiese (ACS) GoldDMT
6th Trampoline; Haitor Barcelos
(ACS) Silver Trampoline 6th DMT;
Nathan Fourie(ACS) Bronze DMT 4th
DMT; Max Anderson (Longbeach)
Bronze Trampoline 4th DMT; Maja
Monk (Allenton) Silver DMT 5th
Trampoline; Hazel Molloy
(Longbeach) 4th DMT 10th
Trampoline; Harper Jansen
(Longbeach) 6th Trampoline 8th
DMT; Harriet White (Longbeach) 6th
DMT 8th Trampoline; Elizabeth
Logan (St Joseph's) 7th Trampoline
7th DMT.
BGrade ­Kate Wood (Longbeach)
Gold Trampoline Bronze DMT; Aiden
Wakelin (Hinds) Silver DMT 5th
Trampoline. AGrade ­Emma Molloy
(Longbeach)
Gold
Trampoline
Gold
DMT.
Junior
Elite
Grade
­Natalie
Macgregor
(Hampstead)
Silver DMT 11th Trampoline;Eden
Brake (Allenton) 4th DMT 8th
Trampoline. Primary School Team
event ­Longbeach 2nd; Ashburton
Christian School 3rd.
Intermediate BGrade ­Indie Cavill
(AIS) Silver Trampoline 4th DMT.
Finleigh Glanville of Ashburton
College (at left) secured bronze in the
Trampoline Bronze DMT of the
secondary school and university elite
grade championship competitions in
Rangiora. Above­someofthe primary
school contingent from Dynamic
Gymnastics to attend the
competition.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Junior Elite Grade ­Jack Stanley
(AIS)Gold Trampoline Gold DMT;
Sammy Wood(Longbeach) Gold
Trampoline Silver DMT.
Intermediate Team Event ­
Ashburton Intermediate 3rd.
Secondary School &University
Elite Grade ­Finleigh Glanville
(Ashburton College) Bronze
Trampoline BronzeDMT.
GARDEN SUPPLIES
SITUATIONS VACANT
GARDEN SUPPLIES
Ashburton
Plains Rotary
Charitable Trust
LINSEED STRAW
$8 per small bale delivered
Fordetails andordering go to
https://plainsrotary.org.nz/linseed-straw-order/
or phone Philip 0278 247 050
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.
FOR LEASE
STORAGE: Secure self storage
units available, long or
short term. Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us
on 0274 362 636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.
co.nz
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
SITUATIONS VACANT
Joiner/Cabinetmaker Wanted
•New vehicle fit outs
•Full Time
•Must have NZ residencyorworkvisa
Please call Greg 027 4356357
2665476
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.
TRADE &SERVICES
ACTIVE MAINTENANCE -
HEATPUMP maintenance,
installation and repairs.
HRV filter replacement.
GUTTER CLEANING for
single storey homes and
GENERAL HANDYMAN
work. Phone Steven on 021
483 376.
ALTERATIONS, SEWING,
mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
and curtain making. Call
Michelle on 027 352 7248.
BUILD work to do? Contact
Kiwi Building and Maintenance
Ltd. Alterations,
Renovations, New builds
and repairs. Qualified
Tradesmen. Phone Cawte
027 418 7955.
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.
TRADE &SERVICES
COBBLER GLENN for
soling, heels, back linings,
stitching, patching, zips,
bags and boot repairs.
Drop them into Stepping
Out, 144 East St, Ashburton.
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
CARPET-2-YOU for all your
flooring needs. Supplier
and installer of carpet and
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,
carpet cleaning. Phone
Mike Gill 027 491 4210.
FARRIER available for horse
shoeing. Ph Joshua 0274
967 195.
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,
servicing Ashburton and
surrounding districts, $80
per chimney. Phone
Rodney on 03 324 2999
and leave amessage.
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
COMPUTER HELP - Need
personalised help, learning
to use your computer?
Trouble with your, PC,
printer, iPhone/iPad/Mac,
network or electronic stuff?
Call Frank on 021 120 9292
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
TRADE &SERVICES
FURNITURE Removals. For
all your household removal
needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,
office relocations, call
Nudges Furniture
Removals, phone 027 224
0609.
HOME-HANDYMAN/
Builder, specialising in
Decking, Carports, Cladding
restoration and Timber
window repairs. General
home-handyman work.
Phone Lindsay 027 230
0205.
LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs.
Keys/locks, sliding and
bifold door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call Nigel at
Doors and More and 027
516 7104.
FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER
A NEW LOOK
that lasts!
Existing kitchens, doors,
furniture &appliances
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2678069
PAINTER for all your painting
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside. Professional,
friendly service.
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or
027 200 1619.
ROOF SERVICE -Moss and
mold treatments, roof and
gutter leak repairs, residential
and commercial. For
prompt service -call your
local contractor - Tim on
021 197 8128.
SPIDER and Fly treatment.
Weed spraying and lawn
treatment, plus insects. Call
Allan from AA Performance
Services on 027 209 5026.
"I’ll take care of them"
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
TRADE &SERVICES
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
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
2696239
ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com
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
TILING - For all your tiling
requirements including kitchen
splash backs, flooring
etc. (Full water proofing)
Call Kevin on 027 496
8314.
•GARDENING /SPRAYING
•SECTIONCLEAN-UPS
•RUBBISH REMOVAL
•GUTTERCLEANING
2686935
Franchises
Available
Blacklows TradeZone
Ashburton
Store Person/Sales Representative
BlacklowsTradeZone Ashburton supply automotiveand
engineering products and accessories within the
Ashburton/Mid &South Canterbury districts.
Duetoincreased demands from agrowingcustomer
base, we now seek asalespersontojoin the team.
This is afull time
position with some Saturdaymorningwork.
The position includes:
- Warehousing and stock controlduties
-Building strong customer relationships
-Identifying and generatingnew businessopportunities
- Developing existing clientbase
Applicantwill need:
- To be honest, confidentand result driven
- Proven sale history would be an advantage
- Be willing to go the extramile forour customers.
- Anengineering &automotivebackground
- Possess aNZcitizenship &current driverslicence.
- Good computer skills
If youare interested in acareerwith an awardwinning,
well established company, areself motivated,well
organised and meet the abovecriteria, please send your
coverletterand CV to:Peter Blacklow,Manager,
BlacklowsTradeZone Ashburton.
Or email peter@blacklows.co.nz
Applications close Friday 30th August, 2024.
2023 TRADEZONE OUTSTANDING
MEDIUM BUSINESS AWARD WINNER
Locally owned &operatedfamily business for 71 years
TradeZ one
Ashburton
South Street,Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147
2697796

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SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT
SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT
Intermediate/Senior Accountant
Are you an ambitious Accountant who is eager to
learnand looking foryournextchallenge?
Brophy Knight Limited is awell established and
forward thinking chartered accounting firm that
provide compliance, taxation and advisory services
in the MidCanterburyand widerCanterburyregion.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity
to work along side Directors to meet existing client
needs and also grow the clientbase.Building strong
business relationships with our clients has been
the key to our success.The successful applicantwill
need the interpersonal skills required to continue
these clientrelationships.
Skills and experiences
• A minimum of three years experience inaCA
environmentispreferred.
• Experienced in preparing andreviewing accounts
and dealing with taxation and commercial issues
thatcommonly applytoSME and larger privately
owned businesses.
Ourapproach
Brophy Knight will be able to offer you a
competitive market based salary, avibrant, new
office environment and the opportunity towork
in asuccess driven firm alongside agreat team
who will invest in your career development. This
is agreat opportunity tojoin afirm that will allow
youtoreachyour full potentialwith exciting career
developmentopportunities.
While we are offering full time employment, part
time will be considered for the right person. Must
be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Send acover letter andCVto
heatherf@brophyknight.co.nz
YouthSupport/CACTUS
CoordinatorPosition
2697994
Safer Mid Canterbury provides a range of child,
youth, adult and whānau services across the
AshburtonDistrict. We areanon-profitorganisation
that has been operating as acharitable trust for
more than 30 years, providing free and confidential
services thatfocus on ahealthier,stronger andsafer
community forall.
We currently have an exciting position available: a
dual role as Youth Support Coordinatorand CACTUS
Co-coordinator.
Are you committed to supporting young people
to reach their potential?
Do you have experience in supporting young
people individually and in group environments?
Do youhaveexperienceindeveloping,overseeing
andmanaging personal clientgoals andplans?
Do youhaveexperienceindeveloping,overseeing
and running group activities and programmes?
Outdoor experienceaplus.
Do you understand the needs ofyoung people
andhow to supportthese?
Do you have knowledge and experience towork
in apositivestrength-based waywith youth?
This role is afull-time(40 hours aweek)dual role with
the abilitytomake asignificantdifferencetothe lives
of young people aged 10 to 18 within our district.
In return we offer afamily friendly, supportive and
professional work environment.
To apply forthis positionplease go to the careers
page of our website to download an application
form andtoview the positiondescription: www.
safermidcanterbury.org.nz
Please followall instructions on the application
form.Please calluson03308 1395 or email
info@safer.org.nzifyou requirefurther information.
View our CACTUS programme on
www.facebook.com/cactusmidcanterbury
Applications closeonWednesdaythe 14th of August.
2696975
MethvenHouse
CaregivingPosition
We arelooking foranexperiencedCareGiver to join
our team at MethvenHouse.
MethvenHouse takes greatpride in providing
ahigh level of caretoour residents whilst
maintaining ahome-like environment. Therest
home is licensed for12residents,and we also have
4rentalflatsonsite.
Carer
• Caregiving experienceessential andmust be
medication competent
• Sundaymorning 06.45 –3.15pmpermanentduty
• Casual employmentwill also be available
Foranapplication form pleaseemail:
nursemanager@methvenhouse.co.nz
If youhaveany questions please contact-Sue Bell
Phone: 03 302 8528
Closingdate: Friday9th August 2024 for
applications (including acover letter andyour CV)
to MethvenHouse.
2698131
NightFillSupervisor
Mitre 10MEGA Ashburton has avacancy for
aNight Fill Supervisor. This position is parttime
15 hours per week, 6pm-9pm. This is a
leadership role looking after our Night Fill
Team. This is apivotal role in our business to
ensure our Night Fill process runs smoothly. A
forkliftlicencewouldbeadvantageous.
The successful applicant will require the
following skills:
•Leadership skills
•Good communication skills
•Organisational and planning skills
•Able to work in ateam
•Reliable
If youthink youare the person we arelooking
for, please forwardyour C.V.and acovering
letter to HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz
Applicationscloseon7August2024
Teacher Aide
Part-time (20hours per week,with
the possibilityofadditionalhours (as
required)
Fixed-termforthe remainder of the
2024 school year.This position may
extend into 2025.
To commenceassoonaspossible.
Therole requires someonewho:
• is able to work with low level learners and
neurodiverse students;
• has an understanding of differentiation between
curriculum levels to supportthe teacher with their
lesson plan;
• has the confidence toenforce school policy and
class expectations;
• iscomputer literate (knowledge of the Google
suitewould be an advantage).
Patience and understanding are essential to this
role as it involves working with ateam to provide
student support that enhances student learning
and wellbeing. Other desirable qualities are being
responsivetoneeds,abilitytobuild relationshipsand
be able to use their initiative. Experienceworking in
asecondaryschool would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will have toundergo the
policevetting procedure.
Application forms are available on our website
(https://mounthuttcollege.co.nz/contact-us) or by
emailing college@mthutt.school.nz.
Interested candidates should send their CV and
application form to college@mthutt.school.nz.
Applications close 12:00pm Friday 9 August
2024.
2696964
2697272
POULTRY
PULLETS for sale. Brown
Shavers. 16 weeks old.
Phone W.T. Copland. Ph
03 302 2826
ENTERTAINMENT
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
CARS WANTED
★★★
WANTED WANTED Purchasing
caravans,
motorhomes,
vehicles. Good, bad, broken, sitting.
Ibuy them all. 021 592 625
ENTERTAINMENT
2697264

54 Ashburton
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SITUATIONS VACANT
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
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 WANTED
FARM SITTER Available.
Retired Farmer looking to
take care of your property/
animals while you take a
break. Have own mobile
accommodation if necessary.
Phone Ken 027 435
2161.
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
PENNY LANE RECORDS
always buying records.
Excellent prices paid. 430
Colombo Street, Sydenham.
03 366 3278. Open 7
days.
WANTINGTOBUY
RAKAIA
OUR HISTORY
by Janine Irvine
Please phone Trevor
03 307 1430
or email
mtrobertson13@
yahoo.co.nz
SELL
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
2698021
2686933
2024
EMERGING
DIRECTOR
AWARD
TheInstituteofDirectors
(IoD)isthe professional body
fordirectors andisatthe
heartofNew Zealand’s
governance community.
Wesupportand enable
directors to add value to
their organisations andwider
communities andprepare
them to positively transform
the future.
Kindly supported by
Ashburton SilverBand
presents
Winter
WARMUP
Sunday 4th August,
ASSEMBLYOFGOD
Hakatere Marae
SHW 1, Fairton.
Youare welcometo
join us any
Sundayat10am.
More Information
02108006241
Pastor DavidHyslop
TheAshburton
RSA nowrequire
nominations forthe
following positions:
President
Vice President
Nominations close
15th August 2024
at 5pm
MEETINGS
2pm
Ashburton Event
Centre
Tickets $20 (FeesApply)
2695887
2697887
2695078
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.
MEETINGS
Allenton TennisClub
AGM
Saturday,24thAugust
midday at the
Allenton
Tennis Clubrooms
ContactDebbie
021 053 3487
Ashburton Speedway Association (Inc)
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WILL BE HELD AT THE 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
2698037
2696097
To be consideredfor this
awardyou will:
• Aspireand be readyto
followadirectorship path,
eitherbyjoining aboard or
broadening your current
experience
• Beabletodemonstrate
leadership,integrity and
enterprise
• Readily explainthe key
features of good governance
Benefits include:
• agovernanceinternship with
• $1,500 towardsanIoD governance
developmentcourse
• one year’s complimentarymembership
of theIoD
• complimentaryattendanceatIoD
Canterbury branch events forone year
• mentoring with an experienced director
This awardisopentomembers of theInstitute ofDirectors Canterbury branch
whichincludes the West Coastand South Canterbury.
Applicationsclose 12 August 2024
Foranapplication form,contactSharynn Johnson 03 968 6468
Canterbury.branch@iod.org.nz | iod.org.nz/membership/branches/canterbury-branch
MidCanterbury
Dawn Grieve
Andrew Webb
7TH&8THSEPTEMBER2024 EVENTS
CELEBRATING
7th September: Reconnectfor presentand past members and volunteers
RSA Linton Lounge 4pm–8pm
Finger food served. Baravailable
8thSeptember: Open Day 11am–2pm
25 LeestonStreet,Ashburton
Come along to meet the horses andsee what we do
To register or formoreinformation
phone 03 308 0392 or email mcriding@outlook.com
EDUCATIONAL
PIANO Lessons -5+years.
In my home. For more
information, phone Kirstin
on 022 618 8960.
HEALTH &BEAUTY
HEALTH &BEAUTY
AFTERHOURS
HEALTH CARE
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE111
For allother medicalassistance outsideofnormal
hourspleasephone your generalpracticeteam,
24/7tospeak with ahealthprofessionalwho
willgiveyou free health advice on what to do or
wheretogoifyou need urgentcare.
Ifyou don’thavearegular generalpractice,
call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree
telephonehealthadvice.
Allnon-residents andvisaholders please bringyour
passporttoyoursurgery appointment.
NewZealanderstobring some form of ID.
PHARMACIES
WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex,
EastStreet will be openon...
Saturday from 9amuntil 1pm
Sunday from 10am until1pm
At Geraldine: TheGeraldinePharmacywillbeopen:
Monday to Friday, 9amuntil 5.30pm
and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm
Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice
Phonethe healthline on 0800 611116
Brought
toyouby
FARMING NOTICES
LOGS WANTED Firewood
logs wanted, up to 200 ton.
Cash payment can be
made in advance. Phone
Robbie
Rakaia
0272977563.
CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton
Phone: 03 3086733
Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz
2570375
YEARS
2698062
2697801
Thurs 1st
10.15
10.15
12.00
12.40
1.50
3.00
3.45
5.10
5.30
7.00
7.30
Fri2nd
FlyMeToThe Moon
TheWay,MyWay
TheFabulous Four
Deadpool &Wolverine
Trap
Twisters
TheFabulous Four
Inside Out2
Trap
TheFabulous Four
Deadpool &Wolverine
10.00 FlyMeToThe Moon
10.30 TheWay,MyWay
12.20 Deadpool &Wolverine
12.20 TheFabulous Four
2.15 Horizon: Chapter 1
2.40 Trap
4.30 TheFabulous Four
5.40 Twisters
6.20 AQuiet Place: Day1
8.00 Deadpool &Wolverine
8.15 Trap
Sat3rd &Sun 4th
10.00 Inside Out2
10.00 Garfield
11.50 Despicable Me 4
11.50 FlyMeToThe Moon
1.40 Deadpool &Wolverine
2.10 Trap
4.00 Bookworm
4.10 Twisters
6.00 TheFabulous Four
6.20 Inside Out2
8.00 Deadpool &Wolverine
8.15 Trap
Mon5th &Tues6th
10.00 FlyMeToThe Moon
10.30 TheWay,MyWay
12.20 Deadpool &Wolverine
12.20 TheFabulous Four
2.15 Horizon: Chapter 1
2.40 Trap
4.30 TheFabulous Four
5.40 Twisters
6.20 AQuiet Place: Day1
8.00 Deadpool &Wolverine
8.15 Trap
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NO COMPS
Bookworm,Deadpool &Wolverine,
TheFabulous Four,Trap
Dr ChristopherMcGrath
PhD(Otago), MSc, DO(BCOM, London)
Consulting Musculoskeletal Healthcare
Allenton,Ashburton
Appointments/contactthrough website
www.drchrismcgrath.co.nz
0210222 6378
NZTAApproved
Course provider forlicences
and endorsements
ContactChristine formoreinformation.
027245 2563
CJSDRIVINGSCHOOL@OUTLOOK.COM
2696221
ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES WANTED
The MidCanterburyRuralSupport trusthas hadan
eventful andbusytimeinrecentyears supporting our
ruralcommunity throughthe many
highs andlowsoffarming in ourregion.
The Trustisseeking newmembers,particularlythose
whohavegovernanceexperience.
Forfurtherinformation please call or forward
expressionsofinterestby
Monday 12 August2024 to MCRSTTrustee
Jo Cook 027 683 9832
jo.cook@ruralsupport.org.nz
2694486
2386381

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