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Eyeing up
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TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterbury junior target
shooters have their sights on
national titles this weekend at
the Target Shooting New
Zealand Indoor Island
Nationals in Whanganui.
Teenagers Madi Tourle,
Phoebe McKenzie, Eliza
McKenzie, Katelyn Wilson and
Nate Woods will represent the
South Island competing in
junior events.
ON TARGET: Junior coach Bryan Hunter with Mid Canterbury Target Shooting juniors (from left)
Nate Woods, Katelyn Wilson, Eliza McKenzie, Phoebe McKenzie (back) and Madi Tourle who will
represent the South Island this weekend.
Success could see them also
represent New Zealand later
in the year.
Junior coach Bryan Hunter
said he had high hopes for the
juniors, who are all students at
Ashburton College, and
believed they had what it took
to make the New Zealand
team.
‘‘They’re the greatest bunch
of kids. They all stand out,’’
Hunter said.
It would the first time at the
event for Eliza McKenzie,
Woods and Wilson.
Club nights during the week
had been used as training
sessions as shooters finetuned
their skills.
‘‘I am expecting at least five
of them will make the New
Zealand team, but will allow
for the North Islanders, (they)
might sneak acouple in.
‘‘They really are asuperb
group of kids. Ihave high
hopes and Idon’t think I’m
wrong.’’
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Land sells to developer
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Recreation land on RacecourseRd
owned by Ashburton Club and MSA
has been sold to housingdeveloper,
Mike Greer Homes.
The land was used by the bowling
and petanque sections of the club.
The sale was confirmedearlier this
month. Settlement date is April 2
next year.
Club general manager CliffDownes
said there was still alot of planningto
be done around timelines and how
the end result would look.
‘‘The settlement terms are long and
complicated, and Iammeeting with
the purchasers’representatives(this)
week to discuss strategies, and how it
may affect or otherwiseour sections
that currently utilisethe facilities,’’
Downes said.
‘‘However, it gives me and the
committeecomfort, that the
Ashburton Club and MSA, is on sound
financialfootings.’’
He said land sale proceeds would
be used to reduce club debt.
The club was also calling for
debenture stock offers until August
31 to raise money from members.
The debenture offering was away
for members to assistthe club in
future development projects,Downes
said.
As aresult of the land sale, Downes
said there were items at the
RacecourseRdtoberemoved
including several fullsets of quoits.
He said any schools or organisations
which were able to use them, could
make contact via email at
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Shock and sadness at death
SUSAN.SANDYS
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Ashburton A&P Association
members are paying tribute to
immediate past president Victor
Schikker of Ashburton who died
after falling at the Staveley ice rink.
CurrentpresidentBen Stock said
he and fellow members were
shocked andsaddened by the death
of Schikker, who he described as ‘‘a
big Mid Canterbury identity’’.
‘‘We are all just trying to process it
still, just sort of can’t believe he’s
not with us anymore,’’ Stock said.
‘‘He was areally good guy, agreat
mate to alot of people, agood
storyteller.
‘‘He’s just left abig hole in our
community,’’ Stock said.
During his two­year president
term, Schikker had come up with
the inspiringshow themes of
Multicultural Mid Canterbury, in
2022, and Bees, Bugs and Butterflies
last year.
He had been good at encouraging
newpeople, including Stock
himself, on to the committee.
Stock said he had not even been a
member of the association when
Victor Schikker
about four years ago
Schikker ‘‘pulled’’ him
on to the committee,
following Stock giving
Schikker ‘‘a bit of lip’’
about Schikker’s formal
style wear at ashow.
Schikker, afather­ofthree
and well­known
longtime Mid
Canterbury stock agent,
was the second person
to die at aCanterbury
ice skating rink in two
weeks.
It is understood he fell
backwards and hit his head during a
social game of curling he had
organised.
He was transported to
Christchurch Hospital by helicopter
in acritical condition but died on
Sunday morning.

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Free seminar on tinnitus
SUSAN.SANDYS
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Judy Ryk of Ashburton lives
with aconstant high pitched
buzzing sound in her head.
It comes from tinnitus, a
condition she has suffered
since 1993.
Judy belongs to the
Ashburton Hearing
Association, which is
holding afree public
seminar on tinnitus and
auditory processing
disorder (APD) in Ashburton
on Friday next week.
‘‘After living with tinnitus
for 31 years, what Imiss
most is the sound of
silence,’’ Judy said.
Aged 78 today, Judy said
the condition is mostly
manageable during the day,
although becomes worse
under stress.
And surrounding noises
such as approaching
vehicles are hard to
distinguish, while
communicating in large
groups, especially in noisy
restaurants, is difficult.
‘‘I enjoy small groups of
people that Ican communicate
easily with.
‘‘Talking on the telephone is
difficult, now Ihave my hearing
aids directed into my cellphone
which is very good.
‘‘The noise is very bad at
night, so Inow have aradio on
low with earphones tuned to
talkback as the voices are of low
monotones and that really
helps me.’’
Judy said her condition was
caused by burnout from
working 24/7 in amotel
business, which she ran with
husband Jo. At the time she also
suffered hearing loss and other
issues including insomnia and
loss of weight.
She was referred to an
audiology clinic, which
prescribed sound­emitting
hearing aids, however these did
not ease her tinnitus. She also
tried reducing items in her diet
such as coffee and chocolate,
however this also did not work.
She was then fitted with
hearing aids, ‘‘which has
definitely helped’’.
The seminar in Ashburton
next week will be conducted by
tinnitus specialist and senior
clinical audiologist Duncan
Hann.
CONSTANT: Judy Ryk of
Ashburton developed
tinnitus due to career
burnout 31 years ago.
She said what she misses
most is the sound of
silence.
Hann himself used to
suffer from tinnitus while
playing professionally in
bands. Today he is
actively involved in
improving the health
pathways for tinnitus
sufferers to access
appropriate management
advice.
The hearing
association has
organised the seminar
for anyone experiencing
either tinnitus or
auditory processing
disorder, as well as
family members, friends
and carers.
Tinnitus sufferers hear
phantom sound,
commonly described as a
ringing. It may come and
go, or be present all the time.
APD involves the scrambling
of auditory stimuli, which can
result in sufferers having
difficulty understanding
speech.
Tinnitus and auditory
processing disorder seminar at
the Ashburton Seniors Centre,
206 Cameron St, Ashburton,
1.30pm August 23.
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future of this wonderful recreational
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of saving the lake by reinstating the
diversion/permit similar to what has
been held by Fish &Game for the last
20 years,’’ King says on the petition
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MONA WHEY
One of the Mona Whey Apartments
has gone under contract following a
deadline sale for the complex’s three
apartments closing on August 7. The
remaining two have returned to
market, to be sold through Property
Brokers Ashburton. They are 13 Mona
Square (offers over $712,000) and
Unit 2, Cass St (offers over $878,000)
which overlooks the park. Developer
Rachel Wilson said the deadline sale
had attracted plenty of interest. ‘‘There
were lots of groups through. It was
well received.’’
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Signagetostop accidents ‘well overdue’
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Five years after calling for
action at an intersection known
for high speed accidents,
Staveley resident Richie Bruce
has been heard.
Awork notice to replacea
Give Way sign with aStop sign,
on the Boyds Rd approachto
the intersection of Inland
Scenic Route 72/Ashburton
Staveley Rd intersection, has
been issued.
District council group
manager Neil McCann said the
Give Way signs would be
replaced with Stop signs, and
have larger signs that will be
gated. ‘‘Stop Ahead advance
warning signage will also be
installed on Boyds Rd
approaching Arundel Rakaia
Gorge Rd (Scenic Route 72),’’ he
said.
The latest major crash near
the intersection was on August
3. Six people were injured, one
seriously, four moderately, and
one minor, and transported to
hospitals via helicoptersand
ambulancepersonnel.
Following the accident,
Richie said the intersection,
whichisnear the Staveley
Store, was adangerous spot.
‘‘It’s high time,’’ Richie said
of the welcome change of
signage, although he thought it
was about10yearstoo late.
‘‘How much evidence does
council need before they act?
So far it hasn’t cost lives, but
this last one was very close.’’
He first raised the issue after
aseries of accidents in June
2019. Since then there had been
an increaseintraffic, with
tourists taking the scenic
highway route or visiting the
StaveleyIce Rink.
‘‘Considering that’s acorner,
and we are talking 100kph
(speed), it would certainly be
appropriate to have Stop signs...
and aspeed bump might help
too,’’ Richie said.
McCann said NZ Transport
Agency Waka Kotahi’sCrash
LONG CAMPAIGN: Richie
Bruce, pictured at the Inland
Scenic Route 72/Ashburton
StaveleyRdintersection in
2019.
Analysis System (CAS) showed
there had been seven reported
crashes (one serious, three
minor and three non­injury) at
the intersection since 1991, but
the corner itself had not been
reviewed.
‘‘No specific review had been
carriedout on the corner, as
rural crossroad intersections
previously reviewed (following
acoroner’s recommendation)
have been straight crossroads,’’
he said.
‘‘All other intersections
across the network are
continuously monitored,
reviewedand changed where
necessary, and when funding
permits.’’
McCann said the district
council had issued asite notice
to the maintenance contractor,
who orders the signage and
installs it.
‘‘The intersection was
reviewed after the crash and the
site notice has already been
issued.
‘‘We expect the signs to be
installed as soon as they arrive,
along with the additional road
marking.
‘‘Traffic to and from the ice
rink has increased, and we are
committed to monitoring and
reviewing our signage to ensure
it is appropriate for any changes
to conditions and road use. By
changing the intersection to a
Stop control, this should make it
more visible and give astronger
message to drivers.’’
Richie understood with
regard to the most recent crash
that adriver had pulled out on
to the 100kph highway from the
Give Way, in front of another
vehicle.
One of the vehicles rolled
multiple times following the
crash.
Richie was at the nearby
historical centre museum at
Staveley at the time.
‘‘We didn’t hear the accident.
At ten after three ahelicopter
was turning up and at aquarter
past three, when we were out
there peering over the fence at
what was going on, another
helicopter came in.’’
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Apprentice jockey Denby­Rose Tait is all
smiles after her ride on winningsteed
Victor Rouge at Riccarton on Saturday. The
horse is owned and trained by Ashburton’s
Bevan and Robyn Wilson.
The Wilsons celebrated an almost perfect
day as they also won with fellow homebred
horse Victorian Charm, which is Victor
Rouge’s half brother, and achieved runnerup
with the pair’s half sibling Lord Darci.
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lead­up. ‘‘We were very pleased with the
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Ashburton Courier, August 15, 2024
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Faith’s 40 acts of kindness
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Seventeen­year­old Faith Davies has
been baking cup cakes and making
cards as she participates in the
nationwide 40 Hour Challenge.
The year 12 Ashburton College
student has chosen 40 acts of
kindness as her way of contributing.
It has seen her bake for Ashburton
Volunteer Fire Brigade members,
Hato Hone St John Ambulance crew,
members of her dad’s workplace at
Cory Electrical as they have been
collecting sponsorship, elderly folks
and neighbours.
She has also been cooking meals
for elderly, and making cards with
inspiring messages for others to add
some brightness to their day.
‘‘People have been quite thankful
to receive the baking and are surprised
that Iamdonating it to them,’’ Faith said.
In 2023, World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine
was renamed the 40 Hour Challenge to
reflect the wide range of causes the
CHALLENGE: Hato Hone St John Molly O'Brien First Responder in
Training (left) and Cushla Murdoch Emergency Medical Technician
receive home made cup cakes from 40 hour challenge participant
Faith Davies (centre) .
campaign fundraised for and the scope of
unique challenges participants take on.
Faith is acadet at Hato Hone St John
and undertakes volunteering as part of
her involvement there. This inspired her
Late request divides council
BY JONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
Alate funding request from an online
safety educator has sparked division
among Ashburton'sdistrict
councillors.
The request caused controversy as
concerns were raised about
maintaining afair process and setting
aprecedent for late applications.
Digital Waitaha, acharitable trust
that provides digital safety education,
asked for $18,000 to put towards the
$36,400 cost of apart­time coordinator
dedicated to Ashburton
because of high demand for its
programmes across Canterbury.
The staff recommendation was to
grant $14,900, the remaining balance
of the discretionary grant fund.
After some debate between the
councillors, the grant ended up being
$10,000 on a5­4 vote on Wednesday last
week.
The request had been received after the
usual funding allocation process. The
district council had distributed $308,000
to 87 community groups and sports at the
end of June, including $77,750 to 17
community agencies.
The Digital Waitaha application was
accepted as discretionary funding was
still available.
During the deliberation, councillor
Carolyn Cameron said the recommended
amount was “the highest one of all the
grants we have given out” because it
benefited from being late and suggested
$5000 –amotion that failed to pass.
Councillor Richard Wilson said he had
nothing against the applicant and the
work it was doing, but the process needed
to be robust.
Funding was oversubscribed, with
community agency requests totalling
$241,000, and the district council
approved $77,750, Wilson said.
“We need to have aprocess where they
all apply at the same time so we get a
balanced view of each one.”
Councillor Tony Todd said most other
agencies had received about $5000. He
to undertake the 40 acts
of kindness.
Faith is amember of
the community service
committee at
Ashburton College and
said fellow members
were also doing the
challenge with creative
ideas such as reading
40 books or visiting 40
beaches.
So far she has raised
more than $273 through
sponsorship with
donations closing on
September 30.
Historically, the
annual 40 Hour
Famine is New
Zealand’s largest
youth fundraiser. The
first event in 1975 had 10,000
participants and raised $265,000. Ever
since it has continued to grow, raising
more than $2.5 million through 118,000
participants.
Digital Waitaha acting chairperson
Megan Rutter (left) and lead coordinator
Neysa Koizumi.
felt “if we processed this application
at the same time it probably would
have been in asimilar ballpark”.
Councillor Lynette Lovett was
concerned approving the request
could set aprecedent. And like many
other groups, it would come back
every year expecting asimilar level
of funding.
“We can’t keep funding group after
group after group.
“There is good in these initiatives
but we are not amoney tree”.
Democracy and engagement group
manager Toni Durham said grant
funding was at the discretion of
councillors. It was used to support
“good groups in our community to do work
that otherwise, the community might turn
to us to do as acouncil and we simply don’t
have the resource to do that”.
Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan said Digital
Waitaha did alot of good work with youth
around digital safety, but also with older
people “who are getting scammed out of
thousands”.
She supported the $10,000 grant, a
motion that passed with a5­4 margin.
LDR is local body journalism co­funded by
RNZ and NZ On Air.
OUT AND ABOUT
AUGUST 18
Mid Canterbury Choir’s ‘Let all the
world sing’ concert at Baring
Square Church, Ashburton from
2.30pm. Guest artists Olivia
Stewart and Quantum Acoustics .
Cost $20, door sales only.
Farming Families free rural
family ice skating day event at
Staveley Ice Rink, 294 Flynns Rd,
Staveley, from 9am to noon. Open
to Mid Canterbury’s rural
community registrations are
required and spaces are limited.
Register via Farming Families
Facebook page or at events.
humanitix.com.
AUGUST 23
Ashburton Hearing Association
tinnitus and auditory processing
disorder public seminar at 1.30pm
at Ashburton Senior Centre, 206
Cameron Street, Ashburton.
AUGUST 24
Mid Canterbury Career Fest
presented by the Mayor’s
Taskforce for Jobs Ashburton at
Hampstead Sports Grounds,
Bridge St, from 10am to 2pm.
Families, young adults, and
parents can explore adiverse
range of career paths on site. Free
entry.
AUGUST 25
Vintage Car Club hosting their
annual Daffodil Rally for Cancer,
with aShow ‘n Shine at the club
rooms 86 Maronan Rd, Tinwald,
from 11am to 2.30pm. All vehicles
welcome, any age or type. Cost
$10 per display vehicle and
spectators by donation. Proceeds
to Ashburton Cancer Society.
AUGUST 28 AND 29
Ashburton Christian School
production -Pilgrim (Her Story) at
the Ashburton Event Centre from
6.30pm. Acontemporary musical
adaptation of aJohn Bunyan
classic. Tickets $20 each or $60
family of four (two adults and two
children). Children under three
free.
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Mid Canterbury Riding for the
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8 Ashburton
NEWS
Courier, August 15, 2024
Jumping for joyatmaths win
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Four mathematic whizzes from Ashburton
Intermediate School havetaken out first
place in the year 8Aoraki Maths
Competition, after an ‘‘incredibly tense’’
final round.
Thirteen­year­olds Sofia Polson, Bailee
Giles, Desna Velusamyand 12­year­old
Olivia Edkins comprised the school’s year
8Ateam.
Year 8teacher Jade Tonks said the team
maintained the lead through the event,
held at Timaru Boys’ High School.
The school had four teams entered in
the year 8competition, and two in the year
7competition.
The final round became abattle
between the year 8Ateam and Gleniti
School for first place.
The four girls each received ascientific
calculator, The Warehouse gift card and a
trophy.
‘‘It was an amazing night and we’re
immensely proud and grateful to havehad
this opportunity,’’ they said in awritten
report to their class. The report reveals
that alongside maths skills, the four
students are good at descriptivewriting.
‘‘The atmosphere inside the hall was
extremely tense with all of the teams
having adesire to win. Once the runners
returned to their tables and the timer
began, the feeling of excitement and
anticipation filled the room as each team
fought for first place.
‘‘Initially, the scoreboardwas tight, but
as time went on, the gap between each
team slowly became further and further
away.
‘‘We had to answer 20 questions in 30
minutes. The first team to do that would be
the winner.
MATH SAVVY: Year 8math whizzes (from left) Sofia Polson, Olivia Edkins, Bailee Giles
and Desna Velusamy of Ashburton Intermediate School have won the year 8Aoraki
Maths Competition in Timaru.
‘‘The lastquestion was definitely the
hardest and mosttime consuming.
‘‘When we were up to question 20,
Gleniti were still two questions behind us,
but they had ended up catching up to us.
‘‘It was incredibly tense, because the
last question would decide who the
winner would be.
‘‘We were extremely frustrated that
this question was preventing us from
winning. But we had abreakthrough and
our faces lit up with joy as we saw our
marker at the front table say our answer
was correct.
‘‘We all jumped up and were ecstatic
for the rest of the evening.’’
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Singer
upset at
vitriol
Marla Kavanaugh cannot return
to New Zealand because she
fears for her life after savage
online attacks, hate mail and
media coverage following her
National Anthem performance at
the All Blacks vs Fiji match in
San Diego last month.
Her mother Kathi Craig and
stepfather Malcolm Hopwood
said the level of ‘‘vitriol, hate and
accusation’’ had made their
daughter feel so vulnerable she
did not return for ascheduled
concert this month. “We fear
we’ll never see our daughter here
again.”
When Craig and Hopwood
were living in Ashburton last
year, she, Kavanaugh,
Kavanaugh’s husband Daniel
Rodriguez and local artists
presented aprogramme at
Terrace Croft in Tinwald.
In astatement they said their
American­based daughter,
originally from Dunedin, was
‘‘devastated by the onslaught of
hate mail, threats to her safety
and is afraid for her life’’.
‘‘Despite the positive reception
she received from the crowd in
the stand and New Zealandersat
the after­match function, more
than 50,000 Kiwis, in the privacy
of their own homes, attacked her
performance.’’
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Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths
12 Ashburton
NEWS
Courier, August 15, 2024
McCORMICK, John Campbell
(Johnnie): Surrounded
by family, at Ashburton
Hospital, on Saturday
August 10, 2024, aged 69
years. Beloved Jo-Jo of
his wife Elly. Loved Dad
of Rebecca Kingston,
and Amber Smith and
their husbands, and
step-dad of Garth Dwyer,
Kelly Dwyer, and Hayley
Dwyer and their partners.
Loved Grandad Johnnie
of Mikayla, Jared, and
Jordyn and special Jo-Jo
to Mini-Bo. Devoted son
of Yvonne and the late
Alan McCormick and best
friend of siblings Gary
and Margaret, Colin and
Rachel, Paul and Robyn,
the late Glenda, and the
late Robert. Fun loving
uncle of all his nieces and
nephews. Messages to:
The McCormick family, c/-
PO Box 6035, Ashburton
7742. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Cancer
Society Mid Canterbury
would be appreciated
and can be made at
the service. A service to
celebrate Johnnie’s life
was held at the Hotel
Ashburton on Wednesday,
August 14, 2024.
08002MEMORY
027637 1229
BUSHELL, Kevin – on
July 26, 2024, peacefully
at Ashburton, aged 74
years. Loved son of
the late Leonard and
Essie, and good friend
to many.
Messages to
POBox 472, Ashburton
7740. In keeping with
Kevin’s wishes a private
cremationhas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
Family
Notices
Enquiries phone
Mary or Karenon
308 7664
or call into
199 Burnett Street.
HOLLINGS, Steven William:
On August 7, 2024, Steve
peacefully passed at
Christchurch Hospital,
aged 54 years. Dearly
loved youngest son of
Helen Rennie, the late
Richard (Dick) Hollings
and stepson ofStu. Loved
brother, brother-in-law
and uncle of Murray, Julie,
Mark, Kirsten and Duncan;
Graeme, Tania, Philip,
Lauren and Cory; Jeff,
Carolyn, Katie and Jasmin;
Susan, Brad and Hayden,
plus their partners. Great-
Uncle of Chloe, Emily,
Barrett,Greta andBrodie.
AcelebrationofSteve’s life
will be held on Saturday,
17th August atMonaVale,
Christchurch. Please join
us any time between 2.30
-5pm.
HOLLINGS, Steven William
(Slip) (7th August 2024).
Dearly Loved son-in-law
ofAnn andthe late Robert
Woodham.
Special brother-in-law
and Uncle Slip to Bridget,
Tim, Isobel and Hugh:
John, Lyndal, Robert,
Archie,Savannah, Thomas,
George and Luka: Grant,
Elaine, Ruby, Leo and
Florence.
You’re welcome to call
to Mona Vale anytime
between 2.30 and5pm on
Saturday,17thAugust.
In Memoriam
HORE, Gary Martin
26.10.64 -18.8.22
It’s been twolongyears
filledwithheartacheand
tears,
Your memory will always
warm our hearts
We miss youevery day.
Your ever-loving Mum
and Family.
RODGERS, John
Left us so suddenly on
15th August 1993,
Unseen, unheard, You’re
always near.
Still loved,still missed and
very dear.
Alison, your five boys and
their families.
Family Notices
Birth, engagement, anniversary,death,
acknowledgement, andinmemoriam notices
will be charged $20 foramaximum of
35words,thereafteronaper-line basis
of $2.50 for5words.
Deadlinefor these notices 10amWednesday
prior to Thursday publication date.
MASON,LeanneMargaret:
Peacefully at home, in
Ashburton, on Tuesday
August 6, 2024. Dearly
loved wife of Arnie.
Cherished daughter of
Elizabeth and the late
Bob Imrie and sister of
Kate Imrie. Loved friend
to many. Messages to:The
Mason family, c/- POBox
6035, Ashburton7742.
Aprivate service has been
held.
08002MEMORY
027 637 1229
SCHIKKER, Victor
Marinus Cornelis - on
August 11, 2024, as a
result of an accident, at
Christchurch Hospital,
surrounded byhis family,
aged 67 years. Much loved
father of Emma, Liam,
and Nadia. Loved brother
and brother-in-law of
Robert and Kath, Stephen
and Diana, and Julia and
Ian Crosson, cousin of
Lianne and Leen Braam
and their families. Friend
of Michelle. Messages
to the Schikker family,
POBox 472, Ashburton,
7740. Donations to
the Ashburton A & P
Association would be
appreciated and may
be left atthe service. A
celebration of Victor’s life
will be held at the Hotel
Ashburton, Racecourse
Road, on Saturday
August 17, commencing
at 2.00pm, followed by
private cremation at the
AshburtonCrematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
SHAW, Brian Lenard:
Passed away on August
8, 2024. Husband of Liz.
Father and father-in-lawof
Aaron and Caela, Danelle
and Glen. Poppa of Sam
and Skye, Jamie, Mia and
Jordie, and Luka. Great-
Poppa of Jayce and Finley.
Brother and brother-inlaw
ofBarbara, Carol, Noel
and Noeline,Alanand Pat,
Janice and Gregg, Leslie,
David, GeoffreyandTracey,
Rae and Mark, Keith and
Judy, Robert and Jackie
and uncle andgreat-uncle
of all of his nieces and
nephews. Much loved
by all. Brian has left us
with very fond memories.
A memorial service to
celebrate Brian’s life will
be held in the Ashburton
Baptist Church. Date is yet
to be confirmed.
08002MEMORY
027 637 1229
SHAW, Brian Lenard:
Passed away 8th August
2024. Loved brotherin-law
of Keith and Judy
Girvan, and Boband Jackie
Girvan. Loveduncle of Lisa
Girvan, Michael Girvan,
Rebekah Barclay and John
Girvan and Richard Girvan
andtheir families.
RIP
WATSON,Colin Alexander:
On August 11, 2024, aged
102 years. Dearly loved
husband of the late Dulcie.
Lovedfather and father-inlaw
of Lynette and Bruce
Nell,and Richardand Pam
Watson. Grandfather of
Jamesand Kate Nell,Olivia
and Christian Fitzgerald,
Charlotte and Vince
Rietveld, Sarah, Emily and
Gareth Reed, Henry and
Jess Watson and greatgrandfather
of his 11
great-grandchildren. In
lieu of flowers, donations
to Methven House would
be appreciated and can
be made at the service.
Aservice for Colin will be
held at All Saints Anglican
Church, 1 Chapman
Street, Methven on
Friday, August 16, 2024,
commencing at 2pm.
Followed byinterment at
MethvenCemetery.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
Acknowledgement
ARTHUR, Benjamin Allan
– John, Lynn, and Harrison
wish to expressour sincere
thanks to everyone
who has supported us
following the very sad
and unexpected loss of a
much loved son, brother,
grandson, nephew,
cousin, and friend. For all
the cards, flowers, meals,
food, and messages of
sympathy. Those that
travelled, attended,
watched, and spoke at
the farewell for Ben, we
thank you! We wish to
express special thanks
to Mel and Shaun for the
photo and music tribute
they complied to show
our Ben’s journey through
his life. This has been an
extremely challenging
time for us. Everyone’s
love and supporthas been
truly overwhelming, and
it makes it impossible
to personally thank
everyone. Please accept
this acknowledgement as
a heartfelt token of our
love,sinceregratitude and
deep appreciation.
Last year’s Zonta art awards attracted agood number of entries.
Call for entries
The Ashburton Art Gallery and
Zonta Club of Ashburton are
calling forentries to the annual
Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art
Award(ZAWAA) and exhibition
for 2025.
Amajorcash prize and solo
exhibitionwill be awarded to
the Premier Awardwinner, and
all selected finalists will have
their work shown in the awards
exhibition at the Ashburton Art
Gallery and Museum.
The competition is open to all
emerging and mid­career visual
artists in the Waitaha
Canterbury region. The award
seeks to raise the status of
visual artists who identify as
women and recognise their
excellence in fine arts practice.
Gallery and museum director
Shirin Khosraviani said ZAWAA
was ahighlight of the facility’s
annual exhibition programme.
“It is the kind of exhibition
which speaks to our current
concerns as acontemporary
society with artists who are
interested in exploring pressing
issues such as climate change,
trauma, identity and so much
more. There arealways
fantastic works to discover and
discuss.”
Along with the Premier Award
is aYoung Generation Award
for women artists between the
ages of 16 and 20. This is acash
prize that acknowledges
distinguished potential in art
and aims to encourage further
creative endeavours. This is an
outcome well suited to Zonta,
which is aglobal organisation of
women working to elevate the
status of women worldwide.
In addition, there is aPeople's
Choice Award that runs
throughoutthe course of the
exhibition.
ZAWAA25 convener Rebecca
Cameron said the Zonta Club of
Ashburton was honoured to be
partnering again with the art
gallery to deliver such agreat
opportunity.
‘‘Last year it was wonderful to
see so many additional entries
into the Young Generation
Award and see the wonderful
young talent in our community
showcased,” Cameron said.
“Every year the support for
this event grows and we are very
grateful for all the wonderful
local businesses that help
support ZAWAA.
‘‘We are looking forward to
another year of creative and
engaging entries.”
Entries will be shortlisted by a
panel of judges comprised of
three art sector professionals.
The awards will be announced
by the judges on the opening
night of March 7. Entry forms
can be found on the gallery’s
website, ashburtonartgallery.
org.nz, or from the gallery and
museum receptions.
Entries close October 4.

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Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 24
15 August 2024
DeputyPrincipal Message
Term ThreeEventsand Activities
Term Three has been awhirlwind of events and
activities, with Course Confirmation Evening
and students choosing subjects for 2025; Open
Evening; enrolment for Year 8students attending
College next year; Ako interviews; and Senior
reportshaving been completed.
DerivedGrade Examinations
Still to come are Derived Grade examinations
for Year 11, 12 and 13students. These run from
Thursday22August thoughtoThursday 29 August.
An exam timetable hasbeen emailed to studentsand parents, andSenior
classes willnot runduring this time.
VenueFirst
It is afirst thisyearfor us to be holding theDerivedGrade examsand the
end-of-year exams inthe large Gym, with appreciation tothe Physical
Educationstaff foradapting theirtimetable so thatthis couldhappen.
SignificanceofDerived GradeExams
These examinations are significant as not only are they able to provide
students with averyaccurategauge as to theircurrent performance, but
theresult maybeusedasevidenceofthe standardoftheir work should
they,for some legitimate reason, notbeabletosit theNCEA examination
later in theyearand have to applyfor a‘derivedgrade’.
Term Four
Term Four willinvolve araftofactivities, includingthoseassociated with
farewells to ourstudentswho areleaving AshburtonCollegeatthe end of
2024. Wewill have the final assembly announcing the winning Housefor
2024;the Chess MatchwhereStaffand theStudent Executivecompete in
aselected ChessMatch/aka‘water fight’onthe CollegeChessboard; Year
13 Graduation; andthe Year 12 and 11 combined Prize-giving where the
Head Students for 2025 will be announced; and the Year 13 Graduation
Dinner.
NCEA Examinations
That then leavesushurtling into the real businesspartofthe year –the
finalNCEAexaminations,starting on Tuesday05November2024.
AccumulationofCredits
The accumulation ofcredits over the course ofthe year means that
students know exactly what they need to reach the ‘magic figure’
required to gain each level of theNCEA.
An NCEA study has observed that once students know (or think) that
they have reached that figure, the motivation tokeep going and to do
well maybeaffected,and thismay impactonhow well they preparefor
andperform in the external examinations.
DaysRemaining pre-NCEA Examinations
There are thirty-five school days (excluding the Derived Grade
examinations) of classroomlearning leftbefore theexternalexaminations
start. For the students not sitting any external examination, this means
only thirty-five days to achievetheir qualification!
HelenShore-Taylor
Deputy Principal •Tumuaki Tuarua
Information
Second Senior Course SelectionEvening-
21 August 2024
There isstill one session available to support the senior students’
important Course Selections for2025.
Youare warmly invitedtoattendthe Senior Course SelectionDrop-in on
21August,from4:00pm-7:00pm,or–if yourequire more information,
youcan make contactwith Head of Senior SchoolAbbey Bruce.
Events
Successful CollegeOpenAfternoon/
EveningHeld
It is alwaysCollege’s pleasure to host this annualevent,for thevalued
opportunity itprovides to meet with next year’s incoming students,
family/whānau membersand members of our community.
This year’s eventwas held on Wednesday31July from 4:30pm-6:30pm,
andattendedby400-plusvisitors.
Principal Simon Coleman’s welcome and introductions were presented in
the College Auditorium at4:30pm and 5:15pm, along with information
provided by HeadofJuniorSchoolGreta Hampton.
Open Evening was held within Enrolment Week at College, during which
time families and prospective students met with Senior Management,
Managementand Pastoral Staff to manage theirenrolmentdetails andany
specificrequirements.
Following the official welcome, visitors could choose to tour the College
within the various groups led by students from the Student Executive and
the JuniorCouncil; or they couldself-guide following therelevantsignage.
The tours encompassed Rangitata Block, the Auditorium, Library and
TechnologyBlock.
Part of Simon’s presentation included three key factors relevant tolife at
AshburtonCollege,beingthe importanceofwearing correctuniformitems
(with supportavailable whereneeded);the nownationalstrategyofnocell
phone use during schools’hours; andthe importance of students bringing
their own device, ifatall possible, asAshburton College isaBYOD (Bring
Your OwnDevice)school.
As part of the BYOD process and information, retailers were on-site inthe
RangitataBlock to talk with families about purchasable options.
Those touring the College were able tomeet and talk with staff subject
representatives and students while visiting subject displays of Art, Digital
Technologies, Drama and Dance, English/LEEP (Learning Enrichment and
Extension Programme), Fabrics, Home Economics, Graphics, Languages,
Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Sciences,TeWhare
Manaakiand Technology.
Abarbecue, set upunder the Rangitata Block canopy, concluded the
eveningfor many.
(Picturedright):
Olivia McFarlane
prepared forvisitors to
the FabricsRoom.
(Picturedabove): Head ofScience Faculty Marg Jones isready to provide a
student with ademonstration of static current, sufficient to literally have
hair standing on its end.
Curriculum Activities Outsidethe Classroom
Through their various subjects, students are provided with
opportunities to experience real-life applications associated with
classroom learning. Over the next few weeks we will look at some
of these activities, which have taken place during various subjects'
programmes to date, this year. This week we learn ofthe Year 13
Chemistry classes' trip.
Year 13 Chemistry Classes' Trip
This trip, toChristchurch, was apart ofthe classes’ research involving
fertilisers and, specifically, their Internal Assessment topic: Chemical
Process in the World Around Us. This was described as an informative
trip,withalot of learning happening in the real-world context.
(Pictured above): AshColl Year 13 Chemistry studies students, with staff
members HeenaShah (back row, farleft) andPeteLee (back row, farright).
An excerptfrom students’information,tells us that –
‘Wevisited theRavensdownFactoryandLincoln Universityfarms to research
forour internal assessmentonthe chemistry behind fertiliserproduction.
At the Ravensdown factory welearnt about how they make their own
Superphosphate and Urea fertiliser. We then split into groups, and half of
us stayed and learnt about the chemical processes involved in producing
fertilisers, while the other half of us took atour with Senior Manager
PeterHay,and sawbehind thescenes of the Ravensdown factory.
One ofour highlights was seeing all the big piles of sand that were
imported from different countries around the world. Itiscrazy how many
various chemicals areimportedfor fertiliser alone.Wealsotalked about the
regulations thatRavensdownmustcomplywith, to reducetheir impacton
the environment.
(Pictured above): Studentgroup in frontofone of thesand piles.
After lunch we went and visited Lincoln University farms, where
LaurenRobertstalkedabout theeffectsoffertiliser on our waterways. If too
much nitrate leaches into waterways, this has adevastating effect onour
marine wildlife. Thefarmmanager also told us howhestrongly believesthat
fertiliserisessential,and explained theimportance of fertiliser usetoenrich
topsoilfor growing cropsand grass forlivestock.
Lincoln University has done alot of work to reduce nitrate emissions, and
many farms around New Zealand are following their lead. Itwas great to
see thepositiveeffectsthatasolid understanding of thechemistry behind
fertilisers can have on our environment’.
The
AshColl
Way
SENIOR COURSE SELECTION DROP IN
21 AUGUST 2024,4PM -7PM
ASHCOLL LIBRARY
Seniordeans will be available
(Pictured above): Attendees viewing student-made items completed in
Woodwork classes.
Coming Events
Please note -*denotessubject to confirmationofstudentavailability.
August
15 Junior Ski trip,MtHuttskifield
Year 10 LEPtrip, Christchurch
Football Girls’ AorakiCompetition, Sir Basil Arthur Park,
Washdyke Flat
16 ** Aoraki TableTennis, Timaru
Year 12/13 Outdoor Education Skitrip, Mt Hutt skifield
17-18 NZSS RhythmicGymnastics,Auckland
** SISS Snowboard/SkiChampionships, Cardrona Skifield
18-24 TongaLanguageWeek
19 Year 10 EA Networks Centre trip
21 SeniorCourse Selection drop-insession,4:00pm-7:00pm,
AshColl Library
RugbyUnder15Boys’ friendly game vRollestonHigh School,
at Rolleston
Supernet Competition, Netball Senior A Netball team,
Christchurch
Hockey Girls’1st XI –finals, venuetbc
22-29 Year 11-13, SeniorExams
23 Year 9Outdoor EducationTaster Day, Lake Hood
27 ** SPACPACMamanaleLeo (Speech competition)
28 Year 9Outdoor EducationTaster Day, Lake Hood
SupernetCompetition, Netball Senior Ateam, Christchurch
RugbyUnder15Boys’ friendly game vTimaru Boys’High
School,Alpine Stadium,Timaru
30 Mid-Term break holiday

Ashburton College
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment
News
Issue 24
15 August 2024
Congratulations
Target Rifle Shooting News Updates
Target Rifle AustraliaNational Youth Development Camp
Several New Zealand athletes were invited toattend the above Youth
Development Camp, which included Air Rifle and Rifle disciplines.
The event was held at the Brisbane International Shooting Centre,
the Commonwealth Games venue and 2032 Olympic venue, from
04-09 July.
Invited were Australia’s top Rifle Shooting youth athletes, and coaches,
including High Performance levelcoaches.
Invitedfrom Ashburtonand AshburtonCollege were –
Year 12 students Phoebe McKenzie and Madi Tourle, along with two
other NewZealand athletes.
Three New Zealand coaches were also invited, two of whom were
Ashburton-based Nina McKenzie and long-time Coachofthe Ashburton
College Target Shooters Bryan Hunter. Unfortunately, Madi Tourle was
unavailabletoattenddue to afamily bereavement.
Australia holds these camps twice yearly, to assist in developing their
top athletes and coaches, thus providing a very exciting opportunity,
with Australia’s best coaches and Under 21 shooters. Nina McKenzie was
completing oneoftheir coaching standards when there.
(Pictured above): The New Zealand contingent, with the Ashburton
personnel BryanHunter (3rdfromleft), PhoebeMcKenzie (second right), and
Nina McKenzie (far right).
The Development Camp
Of note is the fact that10m AirRifleshootingisastandingdiscipline, quite
different from the .22 Rifle Prone shooting that New Zealanders more
typically partakein, anditisquiteachallengefor theseathletes to train and
competeinboth.
Theexperiencewas describedasamazing,with the days well-organised and
very busy, starting with 7:30am breakfast and often finishing after 8:00pm
in the evening. Athletes and coaches were catered for on-site, maximising
time.
Theexperiencewas phenomenal andhugely valuable forthe New Zealand
contingent, and will markthe startofacloser working relationship with our
developing athletes and Australia.
Summer Discipline
Air Rifle tends tobemore ofasummer discipline inNew Zealand, and our
athletes will be focussed on it once through the next few weeks ofSouth
Island Teams’Championships (Prone) and Nationals (Prone).
Target ShootingNew ZealandTeam Selections
College Students Selections to National Championships
South Island teamshavebeen named by Target Shooting NewZealand
(TSNZ) to attend the National Championships in Wanganui, from
tomorrow,16August, to Monday19August.
In order to attend the Nationals, athletes must be selected into anIsland
team. This is achieved through a ranking list across qualifying Open
Championship matches around New Zealand. The ranking list takes the
athlete’stop four matchscoresand,fromthese,the electedIsland Selectors
make their finaldecisions.
Described as an arduous season of qualifying, this has seen anumber of
Ashburton College students actively involved, and achieving awide range
of successes.
Record Number of Selections of AshburtonCollege Students
It is believed that, this year, Ashburton College has achieved arecord
number of selections for the Under 21(Junior) South Island team. This is a
team of tenmembers,plus tworeserves.
These athletes are: Eliza McKenzie, Phoebe McKenzie, Madi Tourle and
Katelyn Wilson.
Nate Woods wasnamed as firstOn-Call shooter,meaning if anamed team
member withdrew,hewas first entrymember into the team.This situation
arose very quicklyafter the teams were named,with Nate nowconfirmed as
afull travelling memberofthe team.
This appointment results in five current AshColl students, and AshColl
Alumni 2023 student Charlotte McKenzie, filling half of the twelve named
shooters,arecordthatwill be very hardtosurpass.
Eliza McKenzie, Katelyn Wilson and Nate Woods are debutantes atthis
match, and at this level,which is very exciting.
It is worth noting that the team includes tertiary students and working
adults,who areuptoU21 age,sothis is asignificant achievement.
Strong National Schools’ Karting Result for
Ryan Gallagher
Anumberofsportingeventstookplaceduring theJuly school holiday
period, with one of these being the KartSport New Zealand National
Schools’Sprint Championships, held on13and 14 July, atKartSport
Nelson.
Year 9student Ryan Gallagher competed in the Rotax Junior section,
madeupoffourteen competitors.
The two-day format was a trial for these championships, following a
proposal from KartSport Nelson, based on the rationale of providing
increased racing forthose travellingtothe event.
The format was therefore adjusted to include Qualifying, where Ryan
qualifiedin5th place,with minimal timing differences between thetop five
qualifiers; three Heats, aPre-final race and then awinner takes all 20-lap
Final.
Ryan started the final in grid 4position, on points earned from the Heats
and Pre-final.
(Pictured above): Ryan Gallagher kitted up,pre-race.
Results
Ryan finished the finalwith avery creditable 5th placing overall, in what
was described asavery competitive Junior Rotax class, and he recorded
the thirdfastest time in the final.
Ryan said thathewas‘reallyproud of finishing 5th in my first national event,
and representing AshburtonCollege’.
Ryan’s outcomes were certainly avery good start atthis competitive
national level.Ryanstartedhis motorsportjourney at age 5inaGrass Kart.
(Picturedleft): Ryan Gallaher with
his 5th placingtrophy.
(Pictured right):
Thefull line-upof
athletesonthe Air
Rifle range.
Learning Gainsfor Phoebe,and Progress Monitoredalsofrom
Australia
Much of the time was spent inthe
discipline of 10m Air Rifle, which
allowed Phoebe to perfect her
position in therifle, as well as receive
training andfeedback on everything
from match preparation, training
guidelines,activation and stretching
exercises, shot selection, finals hall
experience, and practise matches
and team leagues.
Further to that, there was time
spentinPhoebe’smoreaccustomed
discipline of 50m Prone rifle, and
learning about wind shooting
from Australia’s best. The morning
and afternoon sessions were very
lengthy, allowing in-depth training
and analysis, and plenty of time
for questions, diary writing and
reflections on whathad been learnt.
Huge progress was made across the six days by Phoebe and the other
athletes, and some great friendships were struck. Phoebe’s progress will
nowalso be monitored from Australia,aswell as an on-going discussion of
wheretonext, in her training andmatches.
(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Eliza McKenzie, Nate Woods,
Phoebe McKenzie.
(Front row, lefttoright): Madi Toule,Katelyn Wilson.
SelectiontoSouth Island Women’sTeam
Further,Eliza McKenzie,Phoebe McKenzie and Madi Tourle arealsoselected
into the SouthIsland Women’s team.
This is an open-age team, meaning these students have achieved their
positions ahead of significantly experienced adult athletes.
Matches over the Weekend
The weekend sees the South Island take on the North Island across Open,
Women’s,Men’s,Junior (Under 21),and Veteranmatches.
From these results,New Zealand Selectors selectNew Zealand teamstotake
on GreatBritain (in apostal match), whichisalso shot during this weekend.
Also competing from Mid Canterbury are Target Shooting Mid Canterbury
members SandyBennett,Sarah Clifford, SteveMcArthur,Nina McKenzie and
Gordon Wright.
CanterburySchools and UniversitiesTrampoline Competition
BronzeMedal forFinleigh Glanville
College studentgymnasts and trampolinists have been busy competition-wise sincethe end of
July and,inthisnewsletter,wehavethe results of the first of three competitions. Theremaining
twocompetitionswill be reported on in future newsletters.
Nicci Glanville of Dynamic Gymnastic Sports said that this was afantastic day, with amazing results
from this competition, whichwas held at ICE Trampoline&Gymnastics NorthCanterbury, on Sunday
28 July.She also said thatitwas greattosee so manyschoolsrepresented.
Result:
FinleighGlanville wasinthe last category of theday,and competing against athletes in the EliteGrade
(International Level) from all theSecondarySchools andUniversities in Canterbury.
In this Elite Class, Finleigh gained her Bronze Medal in the Double Mini-Trampoline discipline, ina
good build-up to the National TrampolineSecondarySchools’ Competition.
(Pictured right): Finleigh Glanville with her medalsand certificate.
(Pictured below): Ryan proudly
flying the Ashburton College
flag alongside his kart.

COUNCIL BRIEF
2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 3077700 |Website ashburtondc.govt.nz
Thursday,15August2024 | ISSUE 192
SHORT
AND
SWEET
WIPEOUT COMING!
EA Networks Centreisexcited to
be hosting theinflatable Wipe Out
waterpark course at itspools 4-6
October.Itisthe biggest water
adventurethe facility has hosted
and tickets aresellingout fast.
Book via wipeout.co.nz
SWIM HOURS
FromMonday 19 August, the pools
at EA Networks Centrewill be open
longer on Monday and Tuesday
nights. The newpools closing time
for Mondaysand Tuesdayswill be
8pm. The pools will close at 7pm
Wednesday,Thursdayand Friday.
LITTER FREE
Litter-free Ashburton is looking for
helpersonSaturday 21 September
to take part in aspecial event
during Keep NewZealand Beautiful
Week.The event will runfrom
10amuntil 1pmand helperscan
meetinthe West Street carpark.
CAREERFEST
Acareersevent in Ashburtonon24
Augustisaimed at showing many
of the different industries and jobs
that areavailableinthe district, to
inspirethose lookingfor work or
to upskill or findanew job. Career
Fest willbeheldat the Hampstead
sportsgrounds from 10am-2pm,
and is free. Come foralook!
TENDERSCLOSE
Tendersclose on 23 August for
those interestedin buyingsurplus
relocatable Councilbuildings,
including the temporary Council
chamber on Havelock Street,the
former staff tearoom and10garages
associatedatBaring SquareWest,
andthree relocatableclassroomsat
the old Polytech on CameronStreet.
Tender information is on ourwebsite
ashburtondc.govt.nz
CARD MAKING
Come along and make beautiful
cardsand gift tags at the Ashburton
Libraryatour fortnightly classes in
the Maker Spacearea. Suitable for
mostagesand abilities. Next class
is 26 August, 10am-12pm.
Friendship Lane rebuild begins
Work hasbegun on rebuilding 16 of
the51elderly persons housingunits
at Friendship Lane, in Ashburton.
Eight duplexesbuiltinthe 1970s willbe
demolished andeight new, modern and
warm duplexesbuiltintheir place.
CouncilGroup ManagerBusiness Support
Leanne Macdonald said the project would
costjustunder $4 million,and greatly
enhancethe quality of the stockofelderly
persons housingunits in the town.
“Possession of the sitetook placeon12
August andthe work zone will be fenced
so thatdemolition andconstructioncan
then begin. Thoselivinginthe 35 other
unitsinFriendshipLane will be able to
seethe projectrollout and ourcontractor
willdotheirbesttoensureminimal
disruption.”
The old unitshad onebedroom and a
living area and shared acommonlaundry
butthe newduplexeswillhavetheir own
laundryspace in each unit.Theywillalso
have an outdoorpatio and willbeheated
byheatpumps.
MrsMacdonald said theduplexeswould
be positioned to makethe mostofthe sun
and wouldbemuch warmer and better
insulatedthanthe oldunits.
“The old ones hadgot to the stagewhere
theydid notcomplywithHealthy Homes
standards andthe designmade them hard
to heat,aswellasmaintain andrenovate.
It wasactually cheaper to start again.”
CE HamishRiach
Work gathers momentum
asnew year speeds along
Withthe newfinancial year in
fullswing and electedmembers'
calendars quicklybooking up,the
momentum of getting work done
is gaining arapid pace.
Notlong after budgeting $250,000 for
waterquality improvementsinLake
Hood, we havealready started work on
the new channel to improvewaterflow.
Workhas begun on rebuilding 16 of
the 51 housingunitsatFriendship
Lane, in Ashburton, to providemodern
and warm accommodation forelderly
persons.
The $4.6 million Mount Somers
drinking watertreatmentplant has
been supplying membrane-treated
water to the township forafew weeks
nowand is in the final stages of
commissioning.
The communityisinvited to come
along and see their newwater
treatment plant on 29 August. It
willbeopened by the Mayor in the
The last of the tenantsinthe 16 unitstogo
movedout at the end of lastmonth.
“Wehad plannedtodo the rebuild in two
stages, but we’vebeen able to relocate
all the tenantsand so we candoitinone
go,whichwill ultimately savetime and
money.
“Another boostfor thisprojectisthat
43 per cent of the cost will be covered
byanAffordable HousingFundgrant
fromthe Ministry of Housing andUrban
Development,for whichwe’re very
grateful.”
Moneyfromthe sale of former unitsat
Kitchener Street willalsohelpoffset the
cost.
morning and then it will be opentothe
communityfrom2-4pm the same day.
Also forthe community, we’rehosting
Career Fest with MayorsTaskforce
forJobs and theMinistry of Social
Development.
Employers will be at the Hampstead
sportsgroundson24August, from
10am-2pm, to inspirethose looking for
work or to upskill or find anew job.
Our newParkinson’s Play exercise
class is proving popular at EA Networks
Centre, everyThursday at 1.30pm, and
isaimedatimproving mobility.
Also busy is ourgrantsteam. Our
Augustgrantsand funding round is
open throughout Augustfor local
communitygroupsacrossthree
categories: Heritage,Trail Maintenance
and CreativeCommunities.
Whilstmomentumisgreat,it’salso
worthwhile reflecting on progress.
We received theresultsofour annual
residents’surveylastweek which is
Thefirst newtenantswill come from
Council’selderly personswaitinglistand
areexpectedtobemoving in before the
end of 2025.
Theproject willbemanaged by Council
with support from LogicGroup andthe
contractorisBPConstruction, who built
TerraceViewretirement villageinTinwald.
“Weare pleasedtonotethatthe majority
of allsubtradesworking on this project
areall locally based contractors from the
Ashburton District,”Mrs Macdonald said.
“This includes earthworks contractors,
builders, plumbers, drain layers,painters
anddecorators,building merchantsand
thelike.”
seeing a
continued
increase in residents’ overall
satisfaction, having reached 70 per cent
thisyear.
I’dliketoacknowledgeour hardworking
team of council staff.
Residents’ satisfactioninstaff
performancerose from sevenpoints
to 90 per cent,averypleasing result
showing thatthe vast majorityofour
communityappreciate the expertise,
effort and attitude staff showaswego
about our work.
I’mpleased to seesatisfactionwith
local infrastructurecontinuetoshow
improvement year-on-yearand in
some casesremain steady because
that’swherewecontinue to have a
strong focus.
It wasgreat to seeamodestlift in
satisfactionwithour roading, let’shope
the dryweathercontinues to support
us in keeping on topofour work
programme.
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Representatives of the HakatereWorking Group metonsiteonTuesday to discuss
which bollards could be removedifCouncil adopts the group's recommendation
next week. Removing the bollards, forarecommended trial period, would allow
visitorstodriveontothe Upper Hakatere Reserveand park beside picnic tables;
camping would be in the LowerHakatere Reserve.
PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE
Ashburton DistrictCouncil givespublic
noticeofaproposal to temporarily close
roads to ordinaryvehicle traffic to enable
the holding of an upcomingevent.
Road proposed to be closed:
• Baring SquareEastfromHavelock
Street to CameronStreet
Period of closure:
• From12pm to 4pm on Friday 27
September 2024
This proposed closureismade under the
LocalGovernment Act1974 –Schedule
10 (11 (e).
Any personobjecting to theproposal
should lodgeanoticeoftheir objection
and grounds fortheir objection in writing
by post or email to the Council, 2Baring
SquareEast, Ashburton by 4pm, Friday
30 August 2024.
NEIL MCCANN
Group Manager InfrastructureServices
Repreviewamends boardnumbers
Council has indicateditwill retain
fiveelectedmembersfor the
Methven Community Board, after
considering submissions from the
community on itsrepresentation
review forthe Ashburton District.
Council’sinitial proposal wastolower
community boardrepresentation
from fivetofour,topromote contested
elections; thereweretwo otherproposed
changes to extend ward boundaries.
Mayor Neil Brownsaid most submitters
preferred thatthe Methven community
had aboard with differing skillsets at the
table and morepeople to expresstheir
concerns to.
“The community and boardgave
compelling reasons why theyshould
remain fivemembersstrong andnow that
Council has heardand considered their
reasons, we havechanged our view.
“Wehad previously thought by
reducing memberswewould increase
election contesttothe board, but their
submission pointed out thathaving
four membersincreases chances of the
casting vote sitting withthe chairperson,
meaning decision-making couldbeless
democratic.”
Councillorsalso factored township
growth intotheir decision with Methven’s
population estimatedtoincrease by 220
people to 2230 over the next 10 years.
The initial representation proposal was
out forfiveweeks of consultation from 13
June until 21 July and followedearly talks
withthe communitylastyear.
It also proposed thatthe boundaryfor
the Methven Community Boardexpand
to include properties on the southwestern
peripheryofthe current Methven
Community Boardboundary.
The Council will retain this changeas
it is in line withStatistics NZ areasand
aligns withthe direction of thetown’s
development.
The Ashburton Ward boundarywill also
be expanded to include newly-developed
residential areasoffTrevors Road, on the
eastern side of Ashburton.
The final proposal will be brought to
Council foradoption on 4September
and it will be able to be appealed until 12
October.
COUNCILMEETINGS
Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council
Chambers), 2Baring SquareEast,
unless specified.
Meeting agendas areonline at
ashburtondc.govt.nz
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. Traffic should notbe
affected, but watchfor changes.
GraceIreland Drive, Methven -Closed
forsubdivision work until 31 August.
McNally and Robinson Streets - McNally
Street,between Rangeand Robinson
Street,and RobinsonStreet, between
McNally and Watson Street,willbeclosed
on 1September forthe removalofpoles
andaerial conductors.
Watson Street -Closedbetween Range
andRobinson Street on 25 August forthe
removalofpoles and aerialconductors.
Anne Street -Closedbetween Lagmhor
Road andMelcombe Street on 17 August
forpole removal.
Baring SquareEastand Cameron
Street -Closedon7September from
10am forthe HakatereNoodle Festival.
Taverners Road -Closedbetween
StanleyRoadand ChertseyKyleRoad on
23 Augustfor replacingcross arms.
Le Bretons Road -Closedbetween
Christys andDenshires Road on 14
September forthe Ashburton CarCub's
shingle sprint event.
Full road closuredetails areavailable at
ashburtondc.govt.nz
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UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
New address, new signage, same great service
In June this year Dan Calder, Matt Colgan and their families took the
leap into business ownership and purchased Collisions Plus. Matt
and Dan both worked for the previous owner until purchasing the
business, and with acombined 40+ years inthe industry, they will
continue to provide quality work and great customer service.
The Collisions Plus team look forward tohelping new and
existing customers from their new premises located at
235 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton.
Matt and Ashleigh
Matt is an Ashburton local who worked for
the previous owner at different periods
totalling around 13 years all up. Married to
Ashleigh with two primary aged daughters,
Poppy and Faith, they live in rural Mid
Canterbury and embrace the quiet pace of
country life. Ashleigh works inthe office
at Collisions Plus looking after accounting
and payroll. As afamily they all love the
great outdoors where you will often find
them bush walking, caravanning, 4WD
driving and enjoying water activities. Matt
has ahuge passion for cars; something
he picked up from his father atayoung
age, and enjoys working on all makes and
models ofvehicles. The family are excited
for the future with Collisions Plus working
alongside the Calder family.
Dan and Bec
Dan originates from Christchuch and has
worked for the previous owner for eight
years, being the sole painter for the last
four. Married to Bec with three daughters,
Tallica, Aycee and Tiva they moved back
to Ashburton after the Christchurch
earthquakes and have embraced
community life and being closer to family.
Bec’s isaborn and bred local girl who
you will find behind the reception desk at
Collisions Plus -you may recognise her
face from her past customer faced jobs. In
their spare time the family enjoy boating
and camping together atthe Waihi Gorge.
Now proud business owners with the
Colgan family, they look forward to
continuing to provide quality collision
repairs to the community.
Services
• Automotive repair
• Panel beating
• Spray painting
• Plastic welding
• Rust removal
• Chassis straightening
• Suspension rectification
• Headlight restoration
• Expert colour matching
• Paintless dent removal
• Insurance repairs for all
major insurance providers
• Preferred Tower Insurance
repairer
• Ruralco accepted
Collisions Plus is your one stop
shop for all panel beating, spray
painting, plastic welding, rust
removal, chassis straightening,
suspension rectification and more.
For quality repairs and excellent customer service
call the team atCollisions Plus today.
03 308 8888
235 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton
collisionsplusmd@gmail.com
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FEATURE
Courier, August 15, 2024
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
IRRIGATION
Teams eventtodebut at A&P show
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
More than 300 students took part
last year in the Canterbury Clash
of the Colleges, and organisers
are hoping for even more this
year.
The event, set up by the New
Zealand Rural Games Trust to
support youth studying
horticulture and agriculture,
will make its first appearanceat
the Ashburton A&P Show in
November.
It was formerly held at the
New Zealand AgriculturalShow
in Christchurch.
Ashburton A&P Show
president Ben Stock said the
Clash of the Colleges was about
encouraging the next generation
into the food and fibre sectors. It
is afast­paced, amazing racestyle
competition giving students
hands­onexperience in various
aspects of the rural sector.
Teams of four compete in 16
hands­onmodules within oneand­a­half
hours, all run by
experts and members of local
Young Farmer Clubs.
It will be emceed by agriedutainment
creator Tangaroa
❛This event allows
teens to improve their
skills and have alot of
fun doing it.❜
—Ben Stock
Walker from Farm 4Life.
Modules includeartificial
insemination, ATV safety and
wheel change, tree
identification, break fencing,
irrigationset up, drenching,
mussel buoy knot tying, wool
identification, gumboot
throwing and sulky racing.
‘‘Our region is New Zealand’s
food basket and it’s essential we
support the next generation into
the sector,” Stocksaid.
‘‘We're excited to welcome
students and their families from
across Canterbury, the West
Coast and North Otago to the
2024 Clash of the Colleges.
‘‘This event allows teens to
improve their skills and have a
lot of fun doing it. It's achance
for them to come together, learn,
compete, and network.’’
Agri Futures general manager,
and event organiser, Daniel
O’Regan said the event, in its
third year, created opportunities
within the education and
employment sectors throughout
New Zealand.
‘‘Agri Futures also creates inschool
modules to support
teachers and students studying
agriculture and horticulture.
These modules supplement the
existing curriculum, providing
additional resources and handson
learning opportunities.’’
Scholarships for rural
students looking to study food
and fibre post­school, and rural
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sporting athletes,would be
offered later this month, he said.
‘‘Due to the cancellation of the
NZ Agricultural Show, we have
partnered with the Ashburton
A&P Show to bring the 2024
Canterbury Clash of the
Colleges,’’ he said.
‘‘More than 300 students from
across Canterbury competed in
last year’s clash, and we hope to
see similar participation at the
Ashburton A&P Show.’’
Schools can register online at
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O’Regan said this year, scoring
had been adjusted so that
physical modules like gumboot
throwing and sulky racing would
receive participation points
only.
He said the change focused on
essential skills needed in food
and fibre, and created an even
playing field for boys' and girls'
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IRRIGATION
FEATURE
Ashburton Courier, August 15, 2024
19
Entries sought for environment awards
Farmers and growers across
the region helping to grow a
healthy future for farming are
invited to enter the 2025
Ballance Farm Environment
Awards.
The awards, facilitated by the
New Zealand Farm
Environment Trust, recognise
and celebrate excellence and
innovation in sustainable
farming and growing within the
primary sector.
It will also feature a
catchment group showcase to
recognise the efforts of arural
community working together to
improve water quality, promote
good on­farm practices and
sustainable land management,
and encourage positive
environmental and farmer
wellbeing outcomes.
Trust general manager Sarah
Harris said farmers and
growers at any stage of their
sustainability journey were
encouraged to get involved.
“Being part of the awards
programme is an excellent way
to gain constructive feedback
on your business, help identify
your strengths, and learn from
others who are passionate
about the food and fibre
sector.”
The Guild and Dunbar
families of High Peak Station,
at Windwhistle, were this year’s
Canterbury Regional Supreme
Winners and awarded the
Gordon Stephenson Trophy at
the trust’s National
Sustainability Showcase.
Brothers Hamish and Simon
Guild were named national
Simon (left) and Hamish Guild.
ambassadors for sustainable
farming and growing.
Their advice for anyone
considering entering the
awards was to recognise
that abusiness and
property will never be
perfect.
“The past five years
have been very hard for
our business, and we certainly
felt we were far from perfect
and in arebuilding phase when
we entered –but that is also
part of our story,” Hamish said.
Simon agreed.
‘‘Look back at what you've
achieved to date and take that
into account and go for it from
there,” he said.
“There's always areason not
to enter and that's something
you need to put behind you and
just take the plunge.’’
Entries ­made online at
nzfeawards.org.nz ­are open
until October, with judging by
the end of the year and results
on March 6.
The BFEA programme
offered achance for farmers
and growers to showcase,
benchmark, and enhance the
sustainability of their
operation through the judging
process, where rural peers and
agribusiness professionals
provided valuable feedback,
commendations, and
recommendations.
Deaths ‘sound the alarm’
Rural New Zealand is being urged to focus on
quad bike safety following the death of four
farmers last month.
All four fatalities, which happened on July
18 in Wairarapa, July 22 in Canterbury, July 26
in Southland, and July 30 in Northland, were
under investigation.
All four coincided with the start of lambing
and calving season.
WorkSafe principal inspector Graham
Bates extended sympathies to the families
and communities mourning the sudden
deaths, but said while investigations were in
their early stages, the trend was worrying
enough to sound the alarm.
“Doing arisk assessment of your terrain and
tasks must be the top priority before getting on
aquad bike,’’ Bates said.
‘‘This is atime of year when we are
experiencing variable weather and growth,
and variable ground conditions.
‘‘Sloped surfaces and steep terrain can be
especially problematic and have sadly been a
factor in some of the recent cases.”
Farm vehicle incidents are one of the top
two causes of workplace deaths in Aotearoa,
which is why agriculture was apriority sector
under WorkSafe’s new strategy.
‘‘We are targeting the biggest risks and
working with the sector to improve health and
safety in agriculture.
“Farming consists of anever­ending list of
tasks and constant reprioritisation. However,
we cannot let those challenges contribute to
loss of life or injury. The people with the most
power to influence this are those on the
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ground each day doing the work,” he said.
Recommendations to reduce the risks of
harm on farm included installing acrush
protection or rollover protection device,
driver competency, the use of the right vehicle
for the job, using aseatbelt and helmet, quad
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FEATURE
Courier, August 15, 2024
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IRRIGATION
Farmers fear loss of food­producing land
Conversion of West Otago
farmland to forestry
continues to cause
concern for farmers. Allied
Press business and rural
editor Sally Raetalks to
Heriot sheep and beef
farmer Allan Richardson
about his fears for his
home patch.
The heart will be ripped out of
rural communities if forestry
development is allowed to
‘‘unabatedly slice through prime
farmland in rural New Zealand’’.
That is the fear of Heriot
sheep and beef farmer Allan
Richardson, who has called on
the government to move quickly
to prevent the permanent loss of
food­producing areas.
Acknowledging West Otago’s
long forestry history, he said that
was previously in areas where
sheep and beef cattle could not
easily graze, not productive
sheep and beef farms.
The district had been targeted
by forestry companies and the
only ones that won out of
wholesale planting of farms in
trees were those that invested in
the land.
No other industry or sector in
New Zealand operated like
forestry, where companies could
‘‘buy land, plant it out and walk
away’’, Richardson said.
Those who thought forestry
would solve climate change were
‘‘somewhat deluded because it is
only an offset and allows big
polluters to keep going and feel
good about it’’.
Blanket planting of trees saw
families who depended on
farmingfor their livelihoods
leave communities.
‘‘The multiplier effect gets
destroyed because there’s
nothing to multiply,’’ Richardson
said.
He and his wife Sonia planted
a10ha gorsy gully on their
property in trees last year and
they would continue to plant
areas that were unproductive on
the farm.
He had no issue with forestry
companies doing the same.
But taking food production out
of areas, which over the years
had produced alot of overseas
PARADISE: Farmer Allan Richardson is concerned about the increased forestry in West Otago.
PHOTO SALLY RAE
receipts for the country,
‘‘beggars belief’’. ‘‘I don’t want to
see this beautiful part of the
country in trees,’’ he said.
Pine trees ­amonoculture
whichdestroyed the land,
sucked the water out ofcreeks
andbecameahaven forpests ­
were not the solution.
Instead, the solutionwas being
walked on ­driving carbon into
thesoil throughphotosynthesis,
he said.
‘‘If we give farmers the right
incentives, they will look after
their soil and pump carbon down
into the soil and store it there,’’
he said.
That was awin­win. It would
recognise farmers for the stable
soil carbon they had in their
soils‘‘and we will solve any
climate issues that trees are
supposed to be solving and still
be able to produce food ... our
communities will still be safe
andstrong and vibrant’’.
Farming among the rolling
hills of West Otago was ‘‘as good
as it gets’’ for the couple, who
beganusing organic methods in
1998, gaining AsureQuality
organiccertification in 2001.
Avalon Geneticscomprises the
800ha home property Avalon,
and then the 500ha Bonnieview
where theyhave equity partners.
AformerNuffield scholar,
Richardson could see the
potential of organics during his
six­month study tour and
believed they would be better off
long­term supplying customers
at the topend of the market.
At the time, he recalled how
they were perceivedtobe
‘‘guaranteed either mad or going
mad’’.
In the Lawrence area, he said
about 11 farms had been
converted to forestry and there
was no back­stop for the dairy
industry in that district.
He did not want to see the
same thing happen in Heriot,
with downstream loss of
teachers, contractors and
services.
Forestry companies also had
to be held responsible for weeds
and pests which resulted from
their operations and while there
was no tuberculosis in the area,
that did not need to be speeded
up.
There was also no point
growing crops to be destroyed by
wild deer.
There was also no liability for
the companies over wilding
pines ­the reality was that buffer
zones and nature ‘‘doesn’t
work’’.
Any company investing in
wholesale farm planting in
forestry must be held
accountable for costs which, at
this stage, were taken up by
neighbours,hesaid.
The government had made it
easy for people to invest.
‘‘They need to stand up and be
the policeman in this situation
and say, the industry that does
this has to pay for the cleanup
costs and ongoing costs’’.
IFS Growth, which has
forestry in West Otago, took
animalpest control of its forestry
very serious and believed its
standard of care was exemplary,
its managing director Dan
Minehan said.
Data for the 12 months to May
2024 of recorded pest control
from its southern regional office
showed7417 animals were
destroyed, including goats, deer,
hares, pigs, rabbits and possums.
‘‘Pest management is an issue
for all landowners in this
communityand we all have a
role to play,’’ he said.
IFS Growth has also teamed
up with local individuals to
create Deer to Care, an initiative
that donates processed venison
recovered from its Southland
and Otago plantations to
partners including Presbyterian
Support, Women’s Refuge, The
Salvation Army, Grey Power,
Granny for Good and Good
Bitches Baking.
In April, agroup of West Otago
farmers expressed concern
about alarge­scale forestry
development in the heart of the
district’s hill country.
They were concerned, in
particular, about potential
wilding pine spread from the
conversion by forestry company
Ernslaw One of 2500ha property
Warthill.
They were outraged awilding
tree risk assessment was
completed by one of the forestry
company’s employees;
something Ernslaw One said was
standard industry practice.
Awilding tree risk assessment
with ascore of 12 or more meant
it was not apermitted activity
and resource consent had to be
obtained.
The highest score within the
block was 11.
Of the area to be planted,
about 1100ha was Douglas fir,
which had high wilding
potential, the farmers said. Once
the trees started seeding, the
farmers feared the surrounding
run blocks would become
covered withwildings.
Otago Regional Council later
requested additional
information from Ernslaw One
and got an independent
assessment of the wilding risk
calculator score.
The council’s acting manager
compliance Chris McSweeney
said an updated planting plan
had been supplied tothe
council, based on that additional
information and the calculator
assessment.
There had been areduction to
the planned planting area of
Douglas fir. Pinus attenuata is
being planted instead.
The calculations for the
various blocks in the site ranged
from 0to11.6.
Staff would continue to
monitor the forestry activity in
line with its forestry monitoring
programme and respond to any
matters relating to the site, he
said.
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IRRIGATION
FEATURE
Ashburton Courier, August 15, 2024
21
Consenting review welcomed by industry
IrrigationNZ has come out
supporting ‘‘a sensible reaction
from the government’’
regarding interpretation of the
Resource Management Act
(RMA).
Government announced this
month that it sought to clarify
section 107 of the RMA as part
of their wider review of
immediate improvements to
the Act.
IrrigationNZ said the RMA
significantly impacted the
ability of regional and district
councils to manage human and
economic activity.
Minister of Agriculture Todd
McClay said clarifications to
discharge consenting
provisions in the RMA would
provide certainty for
agricultural and horticultural
producers.
It would make sure councils
continue to manage discharge
consents in apractical way.
“Recent High Court decisions
on sections 70 and 107 of the
Resource Management Act
(RMA) threaten to make the law
unworkable by reducing
councils’ ability to manage
discharges from arange of
activities,” McClay said.
“This would restrict councils’
ability to issue, or re­issue,
consent for discharges from
activities by industry, farming,
meat processing, as well as
wastewater discharges. Cabinet
agreed to make time critical
amendments to section 107 of
the RMA so that councils and
consent applicants have legal
clarity, and the certainty they
need to plan ahead,’’ he said.
“This needs to be addressed
urgently because alarge
number of consents could be
declined or put on hold, which
will cost councils, industry and
many primary sector
producers, and could mean
activities such as large­scale
irrigation schemes can’t
operate. The court decisions
could result in more discharges
needing consents, more
consent applications being
declined, and consent
conditions becoming more
Todd McClay
restrictive, reducing the ability
to improve freshwater quality
over time.
“Some discharges that
previously could have received
aconsent may be unable to in
future.
“The government believes
councils and local communities
are best placed to determine
the timeframes and methods
for achieving those outcomes,”
McClay said.
IrrigationNZ stated the
clarification to the discharge
consenting provisions in the
RMA provided certainty for all
types of discharges to water,
including agricultural,
horticultural, industrial, waste,
and stormwater discharges.
‘‘It also supports councils in
managing discharge consents to
minimise their impact over the
duration of the consent,’’ the
organisation said in a
statement.
‘‘The recent legal
interpretations of the RMA
made it difficult for any
discharge consent to be granted
where areceiving environment
was in adegraded state, even
where the consent was
reducing its impact over time
through mitigation and
environmental improvements.
‘‘This particularly impacts
cities and districts in gaining
waste and stormwater
consents, as the receiving
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activity are
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those in remote areas.
‘‘This also had the potential
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‘‘The decision to review
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last Labour government, who
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over time.
‘‘The clarification will
relieve councils of the
significant burden of adjusting
to these interpretations,
avoiding ahuge increase in
compliance and reviews.
‘‘This is also awin for
ratepayers, especially as
compliance costs rise and rates
continue to climb.’’
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Fewerinjuriesinthe shearing shed
BY SHAWNMCAVINUE
Improved technique in the
industry is being touted as the
reason for fewer injuries, a
southern shearing stalwart
says.
Last year there were 650 new
Accident Compensation
Corporation (ACC) claims for
shearing injuries in New
Zealand ­25per cent less than
in 2015.
Rural Life visited awoolshed
in Roxburgh to talk to aDion
Morrell Shearingteam about
the latest figures.
Team leader Leon Samuels
estimates he had shorn about
50,000 sheep in the past 25
years.
Some of those sheep were
shorn in front of packed
stadiums of cheering
spectators.
He won New Zealand
Shearing Championships in Te
Kuiti in April this year, the
Golden Shears in Masterton a
month earlier and the New
Zealand Merino Shears in
October last year.
The best preparation for a
competition was working
regularly in shearing sheds.
‘‘Day­in­day­out,itisbetter
than gym work. If I’m doingit
properly here, then I’ll be doing
it properly in the competition,’’
he said.
He had seen many shearing
injuries during his career.
‘‘A lot of them are blown
wrists, sore lower backs and
sometimes the ol’ knees go.’’
He once saw ashearer try to
stop acharging ewe with his
knee ­the impact shifted his
knee cap down his leg.
His worst injury was when a
sheep kicked him and he lost
his balance and fell head first
into awall,putting his neck out,
which required aweek off
work.
‘‘I was getting kicked around
and Itried to manhandle aewe,
but nah, she was too strong for
me.’’
He believed the number of
claims falling was due to
shearers improving their
technique, which reduced the
impact on their bodies.
Improvements included
better ways for shearers to
handle sheep.
When he started, shearers
were self­taught, as there was
no information on best practice
Leon Samuels
❛You go tobed, get
up and hope like
bugger you’ll be all
right.❜
—Leon Samuels
available. Now there was
‘‘heaps’’, he said.
Every shearer in his team had
adifferent technique, which
worked for them.
Another way to reduce the
chanceofaninjury was to
warm­up before starting work.
For example, before picking
up ahandpiece, shearer Zac
Maniheralies on afoam roller
to loosen his lower back
muscles.
Samuels said injured
shearerstried not to have time
off, ‘‘but if you haveto, you have
to’’. Instead they made sure
their injury was protected.
For example, shearer
Thomas Winiata’s wristhad
‘‘blown up’’ so ‘‘he taped it up as
aprecautionary measure to try
to keep the swelling down’’.
Winiata also uses aback aid,
whichhangs abovehis shearing
stand to provide support and
prevent back ache.
Some breeds of sheep were
easier to shear than others.
In Roxburgh, the team were
shearing quarterbreds,75per
cent merino and 25 per cent
crossbred, abreed that was
good to shear,Samuels said.
‘‘They are alot easier on the
body than the crossbred.’’
Shearers had attacheda
cover comb to leave about 8mm
of wool on the quarterbred
flock.
Gaps between the teeth of a
HANDLE WITH CARE: Dion Morrell Shearing team leader Leon Samuels shears aewe in Roxburgh.
cover comb were wider than an
ordinary comb, which posed
more of an injury risk to
shearers.
Acover comb had agreater
chance of wounding ashearer
as the gap between the teeth
were wide enough for afinger
to fit in, although injuries were
rare.
‘‘Your hand­eye coordination
today is pretty good
because you really wanttoget
your hand out of the way.’’
Safety measurestokeep his
team safe included checking
shearing equipment regularly
and making sure agrinder to
sharpen tools was secure.
The skill of using grinding
gear properly was important for
anovice shearer to learn, he
said.
Another safety measure was
washing and dryinghandsafter
contact with sheep to avoid
diseaseshumans could catch
from animals.
Cuts were acommon shearing
❛Alot of them are
blown wrists, sore
lower backs and
sometimes the ol’
knees go.❜
—Leon Samuels
injury, he said.
He once had asmall cut on
his hand and caught the viral
sheep disease scabby mouth,
also called orf.
‘‘I didn’t know this sheep had
orf when Igrabbed it and I
shore it and about aweek later
Iwas getting all these scabs
over my hand.’’
The doctor diagnosed it, his
hand was taped up and he
returned to work.
Sometimes you could have
the technique, fitness and
equipment care practices to
manage injury risks, but you
always hoped for the best each
day, Samuels said.
‘‘You go to bed, get up and
hope like bugger you’ll be all
right.’’
The owner of the 3500ha hillcountry
sheep and beef farm in
Roxburgh is Dick Michelle.
Michelle had been ashearing
contractor for 30 years before
selling his shearing run to
Morrell about five years ago.
He believed the reduction in
ACC claims was due to shearers
looking after their bodies better
and due to conditions in
woolsheds improving.
Novice shearers should learn
the right techniques from
experienced practitioners,
either on the job or at a
shearing school, to reduce the
risk of injury and stay in the
game longer.
‘‘Watch people like Leon who
have mastered them,’’ Michelle
said.
~ Rural Life
INJURY PREVENTION: Shearer Thomas Winiata uses aback aid to
provide support while working in ashearing shed in Roxburgh.

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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, August 15, 2024
23
Chance
to save
lives
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
There is agolden opportunity to help
others by donating or signing up to give
plasma in National Blood Donor Week
this week.
Plasma is the gold­coloured liquid that
makes up just over half of our blood. Used
to treat up to 50 illnesses and for awide
range of life­saving treatments, plasma
carries our blood cells, water, proteins
and clotting factors.
New Zealand Blood Service needs to
collect more than 2600 plasma donations
each week to meet demand, and every
week falls about 250 donations short.
Ashburton’s Siobhan Regan, 23, has
donated plasma several times over the last
five years.
The service adviser at Mitsubishi
Motors Ashburton said she found it
rewarding.
‘‘Giving plasma is an important thing to
do, by me giving it, other people can live
their lives.’’
Plasma donors can give every two to
three weeks. This is more often than blood
donations as the red blood cells and
platelets are returned to the body during
the giving the plasma donation process.
‘‘I would give more often but the mobile
clinic that comes to Ashburton can’t take
plasma, you have to go into Christchurch
to do that,’’ Regan said.
‘‘It takes about an hour to give plasma.
They take your blood and amachine spins
LIFE SAVER: Giving plasma is something Siobhan Regan, pictured with family dog Roxy,
is happy to do.
it around and separates the plasma from
the blood and your blood is returned to the
body,’’ she said.
‘‘I know they need more donors to give
plasma, it’s quick and painless to give.
‘‘The donating of blood or plasma hasn’t
stopped me doing anything. Ican continue
to work and play rugby. On the day of
donation they just suggest you don’t lift
anything heavy,’’ Regan said.
Blood service acting chief executive
Josh Bankers said the service referred to
plasma as ‘‘liquid gold’’.
“It’s the gold we all carry with us in our
blood, and for thousands of New
Zealanders it can mean the difference
between life and death.’’
In New Zealand, there are 17,435 plasma
donors. Plasma collection targets
projected to grow by astaggering 50 per
cent in the next three years,
“In the next 12 months, we need 1500
more people to start donating plasma
regularly. And by 2026 we are projecting
we will need around 28,000 plasma donors
in total to keep up with growth in
demand.”
To find out more about donating blood
or plasma go to nzblood.co.nz or call 0800
GIVE BLOOD (0800 448 325).
Methven board to retain five members
BY JONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
Methven Community Board members have
successfully argued for the board to
remain at five elected members.
Members Alan Lock, Megan Fitzgerald,
and Robin Jenkinson faced the district
council at arepresentation review
hearing last Wednesday to challenge the
district council’s proposal to reduce the
board by one member from five to four.
“The town’s growing and we need to
make sure we represent that, and futureproof
it for the next six years,” Fitzgerald
said.
“Five members bring very differing
skills and experiences through the board,
and more touch points into the
community.”
Having an odd number at the table,
including the two councillors that sit on the
board, provides abalance and reduces the
need for achairperson to use acasting
vote, Jenkinson said.
Mayor Neil Brown said submissions
made agood case to retain the status quo
and councillors decided to retain the five
elected board members.
There had been asubmission calling for
areduction of Ashburton Ward councillors
from five to four but it was discounted as it
doesn’t meet the population­member ratio
legislative requirements.
That means the only changes in the
representation review are that the
community board area will be redrawn to
cater for the town’s growth and the
Ashburton boundary will be extended to
cater for urban expansion around the
Trevors Rd area.
The final proposal will come to the
district council on September 4tobe
adopted for public notification on October
12. If any appeals or objections are
received, the proposal will go to the Local
Government Commission for afinal
determination.
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RNZ and NZ On Air.
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SELWYN BRIDGE
Travellers on State Highway One can
face delays of up to 30 minutes as the
Selwyn River bridge under goes
maintenance work. NZ Transport
Agency Waka Kotahi says people
travelling on the section of road after
7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays
for the next two months maybe
affected.
The Selwyn River/Waikirikiri Bridge
on SH1 between Rolleston and
Dunsandel is having significant
maintenance undertaken. The bridge
needs to be lifted over the next few
months to maintain the bridge’s
structural integrity.
NZTA Canterbury Network
Manager for Structures Tracy-Leigh
Bell said Mondays and Wednesday
nights could result in delays,
temporary full bridge closures.
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two nights aweek, Monday and
Wednesday, between 7pm and 5am
the next day. Traffic controllers will use
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directions for up to 30 minutes while
the bridge is jacked and piers are
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structure.
‘‘Single-lane Stop/Go operations
will start from 7pm, with the up to 30
minute full closures from 10pm.
“Outside of these hours there will be
temporary speed restrictions in place
24/7,” she said.
The work started last night and
resumes on Monday and Wednesday
nights, August 19 and 21, through to
the end of October. Updates will be
available on the NZTA webpage.
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NEWS
Courier, August 15, 2024
Partnering for literacy
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
For 11 years the Boost
programmehas been
delivering targeted literacy
to pupils in 19 schools in
Mid Canterbury.
It has been jointly funded
by Advance Ashburton
Community Foundation and
the McKenzie Charitable
Foundation. This year
Heartland Bank’s
charitable arm Heartland
Charitable Trust has joined
the funders.
Boost co­ordinator Helen
Breach said Boost had 48
exceptional volunteer
tutors helping children each
week.And the growth of the
programme had led to the
creation of anew support
role this year.
“Our Boost tutors are now
supporting more than 200
childrenacross Mid
Canterbury, including 23
childrenwho are homeschooled,”Breach
said.
Boost, which is unique to
Mid Canterbury, receives
$250,000 per year, the total
cost to deliver the
programme.
Heartland Trust member Graham
Kennedy said the trust was attracted to
support Boost by the reputation of the
programme. It delivered significant gains
in literacy, having apositive impact across
the district.
“With our support, this reduces the
commitment from our local funders who
IMPACT:Gaining confidenceinliteracy skills is Allenton
School pupil Blake Shearer, with Boost tutor Cathie
Chambers.
can then direct funding into other areas of
the community,” Kennedy said.
The Boost programme is currently
undergoingalongitudinal analysis to
determine whether gainsinliteracy made
throughthe programme are maintained
once students have left.
Results will be due later this year.
Rural
health
support
The University of Otago has
launched anew virtual rural health
unit at an event at Ashburton
Hospital.
The Centre for Rural Health,
which does not have adedicated
physical site, has aprimary
purpose of supporting teaching and
research across New Zealand.
It brings into its fold the
university’s rural postgraduate and
continuing medical education
programmes, the Rural Medical
Immersion Programme, Clinician­
Performed Ultrasound Programme,
rural research network, and the
Rural HealthAcademic Centre
Ashburton (RHACA).
RHACA is an Ashburton
Hospital­based hub for rural
training and research. It is a
collaboration between the
University ofOtago, Te Whatu Ora
and Advance Ashburton
Community Foundation.
The three parties have recently
signed anew memorandum of
understanding. Over three years,
$645,000 will be donated by the
foundation and the Mackenzie
Charitable Foundation to support
training within RHACA.
Acting Dean of Otago Medical
School Professor Tim Wilkinson
spoke at the launch late last month.
He applauded the initiative to
launch the new centre.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Otago medical school Professor
Tim Wilkinson speaking at the
Centre for Rural Health launch at
Ashburton Hospital.
He said concerns about the
sustainability of the rural
healthcare workforce have been
raised for several decades,both
internationally and in New
Zealand.
“We’ve got adeclining rural
health workforce, yet face
increasing rural healthcare needs.
Integration is needed in rural New
Zealand to ensure good health
outcomes for all communities.
Te Whatu Ora national clinical
director for primary and
community care Dr Sarah Clarke
said overseas research confirmed
that training people in rural areas
produced graduates who were more
likely to continue practicing in
rural areas.
“Our vision is for all people living
in rural communities to live long
and healthy lives, supported by a
health system that meets the varied
needs of these communities.”
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Courier, August 15, 2024
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
School productions wow audiences
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The Holyoake Auditorium at
Ashburton College and the
MountHutt College Hall were
filled with delighted theatre
goers at the schools’
productions last week.
Ashburton College students
performed Threads, while
Mount Hutt College staged No
Ill Feeling.
Threads, written by teacher
Claire Bubb, was amoving tale
of life during World War 2
whichbrought many in the
audiencetotears. Weaving
cultures together, it featured
powerful Māori performances.
No Ill Feeling on the other
hand had its audience in
stitches.
Teacher Jenna Chenery said
thefinal performance on
Friday night was acomplete
sell out.
‘‘The school hall was rocking
with laughter, with the
audience even clapping along
during scene changes. It was
awesome to participate in such
apositive and uplifting vibe.’’
OUTSTANDING: Mount Hutt
College students (top left)
perform No Ill Feeling; and (at
right and inset) Ashburton
College students perform
Threads.
MOUNT HUTT COLLEGE PHOTO KIRSTY SAXON; ASHBURTON
COLLEGE PHOTOS DELLWYN MOYLAN
Globalharmony concert
Mid Canterbury Choir and guest performers the
barbershop choir Quantum Acoustics andsoprano
Olivia Stewart, will stage aconcert on Sunday.
LetAll The World Sing will showcase music
from around the world. It will include popular
songs performed by the choir, and solos from new
choir member Julian Conlan.
Mid Canterbury Choir manager Carol Gunn said
the award­winning Quantum Acoustics, of
Christchurch, encouraged barbershop singing
throughout the city. Most recently, the choir was
awarded four silver medals at the 2023 Pan Pacific
barbershop competition in Auckland, competing
against groups from all over Australia, New
Zealand and Hawaii.
‘‘The Mid Canterbury Choir and Quantum
Acoustics will combine to sing Let all the World in
Every Corner Sing and AMillion Dreams ­songs
they would have been singing together at our
Festival of Choirs which was cancelled due to
choir sickness,’’ Gunn said.
Guest performerStewart did classical voice
studies at the New ZealandSchool of Musicunder
the tutelage of Jenny Wollerman,and graduated
with aBachelor of Music in 2019.
Since then her engagements have included La
Sonnambula
(Bellini) with Days
Bay Opera
Chorus, and
several seasons
with Wellington
Opera Chorus
including Don
Giovanni (Mozart),
La Traviata
(Verdi), and Lucia
di Lammermoor
(Donizetti). She
also performed
Olivia Stewart
the role of
Johanna in Witch
Music Theatre’s production of Sweeney Todd.
‘‘Olivia will be singing three classical songs
(Laudate Dominum with the Mid Canterbury
Choir) and two musical theatre songs,’’ Gunn
said.‘‘Olivia, now based in Canterbury, is
delighted to be joining the choir once again.’’
The Mid CanterburyChoir’s Let All the World
Sing concert with guests Quantum Acoustics and
Olivia Stewart will be at the Baring Square
Church on Sunday at 2.30pm. Cost $20 at the door.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOPLEFT: Geraldine PIAstudentsIsabelle Atkinson and Althea Smith wonabestqualityaward in the ‘have-a-go’section at the 2024 NewZealand SecondarySchools Fencing
Championship; Cayden Howell and CullenBolt scored secondplaceinthe competition; Golden Pliers national champion TimGarrick (left), competition winners Lachie O’Connell and TomBatty
and Fencing Contractors Association NewZealand president Phil Cornelius. PHOTOS: Supplied
PIA students dominate inaugural
schools fencing championship
Geraldine High School’s Primary Industry
Academy(PIA) dominatedthe recent inaugural
New Zealand Secondary Schools Fencing
Championship, taking out five of the first six
places, aslew ofspecial awards, and the
championship itself.
Held in Rangiora as part of theannual Fencing
Contractors Association NewZealand conference,
winning team member Thomas Batty says,“You
do thebestjob possibleasfastaspossible.”His
teammate Lachie O’Connell adds, “And you
ignore thecrowd.”
Workingto12quality andtimecriteria, the
twoYear-12 students completedthe two-hour
challenge inthe fastest time -one and ahalf
hours-with thefewestquality demerits.Each
wona$2,400 voucherfor Stockade,aproducer
of poweredfence post staplerguns.
Second placewent toCullen Bolt and
CaydenHowell, andfourthtoCullenGordon-
Wilsonand JacksonMarriott. Winners of special
prizes included PIA pairs in the event’s ‘havea-go’section:Isabelle
Atkinson andAltheaSmith
won abest quality award, and an award for
best breast block went toAlex Holmes and
InnesMcKay.
The PIA’s drive isreflected not only inthe
competition results but also in its role in
the championship’s genesis. Academy head
Sarah Foley-Smith says that until the PIA
collaborated with FCANZ toset up the event,
“There were no secondary school fencing
competitions. Wealways had to enter adult
competitions. Wecame upwith aplan, got
FCANZtohavealook,got some sponsors,and
worked with theother schools.”
CouchedwithinFCANZ’s yearly conference,
alternatingbetween thenorth andsouth islands,
the fencing championship gives both schools
andthe fencingindustrythe chance to seewhat’s
on offer. Lachie says, “It’s agood opportunity
for ustosee what the industry’s like, and it’s
good for employers to see what we’re like and
thequality of ourwork.”
Keen to know more about Geraldine High
School’s Primary Industry Academy? Goto
geraldinehs.school.nz/academic/subjects/primary
-industries-academy. Learnabout theFencing
Contractors Association New Zealand at
fcanz.org.nz. JAN FINLAYSON

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E D I T ORIAL
FROM TOP: The U18 combined Geraldine/
Mackenzie Wahinerugbyteam;Geraldine
High School’sYear-7 maths teams.
Thereare no surprisesonthe frontcover
this week,with the Geraldine High School
Primary Industry Academy earning yet
more awards. Congratulations to the
winners, and to Sarah Foley-Smith and
all who contribute tothe academy’s
ongoing success.
Congratulations, too, to the high school’s
Year-7maths teams who took part in the
annual Aoraki Maths competition at
Timaru Boy’sHigh School lastweek.They
faced intense competition, but despite
the challenges, one team securedsecond
place after atiebreaker, and the other
placed fourth.
But wait,there’smore. Last week,the
U18 combined Geraldine/Mackenzie
Wahine team made it into the top four
for the SSG grade and will play offinthe
semi-finals. Aclub representative writes
onFacebook, “It’sbeen awhile sincewe’ve
had ateam make itthis far inthe girls’
grade. Well donetoyou girlsand coaches,
Jase, Coreyand Te,for the mahi. We know
it’sbeen aheckofaride to get here.”Keep
an eyeonGeraldine RugbyFootball Club’s
page for details. xoxo FI
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Tekapo’sChurchofthe Good Shepherdunder the SouthernCrosshas become asymbolofthe pristine starry night skies of Lake Tekapo. PHOTO:FraserGunn
International Starlight Conference
returns to Tekapo’s Dark Sky Project
Amajor internationalconferenceiscomingto
LakeTekapoinOctober to discussthe benefits
of darkskies andreducinglight pollution. This
willbethe thirdStarlight Conference to be held
in Tekapo, the previous events being in 2012
and 2019.
Hosted by theAorakiMackenzie International
Dark Sky Reserve board and the Royal
Astronomical Society of New Zealand, the
conference isopen toeveryone and will be an
opportunitytohearfromthe 12 expert international
keynotespeakerscomingtodiscuss allaspects
of dark sky protection, from light pollution to
the beauty ofthe pristine starry night skies of
NewZealand.
This will be ahighly multidisciplinary
international meetingdiscussing theimpact of
light pollution on the environment, human
healthand astronomy. The conference will open
in theDarkSky Projectonthe eveningofSunday,
20 October, and then move to the Tekapo
Community Hall for the following three days,
21-23October.
The Starlight Conference will discuss the
latest lighting technology andhow to mitigate
theharmful effectsoflight pollution yetpreserve
safety for those out atnight and promote the
latest developments in NewZealand’s Dark Sky
Network and the legislation needed for usto
become aDarkSky Nation.Promoting astrotourism
under dark skies will be amajor theme of the
conference. Participants will learn why New
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forastrotourism.
The chair of the conference organising
committee, Professor John Hearnshaw, notes
that “holding amajor internationalconference
in asmall country town inthe middle ofthe
SouthIslandwas unusualand quitechallenging.
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LorinaHarding with amockupofthe soon-to-be-released vinyl album cover. PHOTO:Hugh McCafferty
Album relaunch tokick off
Academy fundraising campaign
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Few people inGeraldine realise that Lorina
Harding, whohas livedinthe area foranumber
of years, holds animportant place inthe New
Zealandmusic scene.
Lorina hastwo albums to hername, bothof
which earned Tuis atthe New Zealand Music
Awards in 1992 and 2006, respectively. Her
first, Lucky Damn Woman, isabout tobe
relaunched on vinyl.
MusicjournalistGarySteel,writing in 2014,
says,“Lorina Harding’sreputationrests on just
twoalbumsrecordedsome12years apart; that,
and awhole lot of gigging. But really, what
makesher worthy of aplace in thepantheonof
NewZealand singer-songwriters is thequality
of the songs on those two critically acclaimed
albums andthe singingand playingofthem.
“Released in1992, her first album, Lucky
Damn Woman,established herasaunique and
assuredvoice with amasterful senseofhow to
translatelifeexperiencetosong. Butbackthen,
shewasneither aNew Zealander noranestablished
songwriter. Infact, she was arecent import
from Canada,where shemadealiving from her
otherpassions: acting on thestage andpuppetry.”
Audioculture (website)24July2014
Lucky Damn Woman has now been
rediscovered by Leatherjacket Records,
aChristchurchlabel devotedtorecovering1980s
and 1990s albums released oncassette or CD
andremastering them on vinyl. Lorina explains
that the album was first released on cassette,
as vinylwas on theway out. It wassubsequently
released on CD.
She says that thererelease of thealbum is a
rediscoveryfor herself, too. “I geteasilybored,
andIfoundithardhavingtoendlessly play my
ownstuff over andover. Idid notenjoy touring.
However, Iamnow enjoying blowingthe dust
off these songs tomeet them again. When we
performthematthe show,peoplewillrecognise
them, but we will allow ourselves to freshen
them up abit,too.”
The album’s launch date, Saturday,
14 September, will see agala event take place
at theGeraldine AcademyofPerformance and
Arts,ofwhich Lorina wasone of thefounders.
Theevent will also kickoff afundraising campaign
forthe Academy. Lorina says that they will use
boththe Academyand thecinemafor theevent
-The Academy’sAwards-detailsofwhich will
be released in duecourse.
Chair ofthe Academy, Rhys Taylor, says,
“[We]are allaboutcooperatingwithother arts
groups -The Lodge Theatre, the Geraldine
Cinema andGeraldine Community Arts Council
-tomake Geraldine the special place it is.
Our landlordshaveofferedthe purchase of the
building to us.Thisevent will kick offacampaign
to raisethe funding to secure thefutureofthe
building andofthe Academy.
HUGH MCCAFFERTY
IN BRIEF
Rosie on Peel: preloved clothing store gets afresh look
On the week of 21 August,after afour-month
hiatus, Geraldine’s preloved clothing store,
Rosie on Peel [previously Rosie’s], is set to
reopen its doors. The storehas undergone a
completetransformation, with anew layout
and fresh inventorytowelcome backits loyal
customers.
“We’rethrilled to be reopening with abrand
new look,” says Lorna, one of the store’s
coordinators. “Our volunteers have been
working tirelessly to create awonderful
shopping experience for our community.”
The premises have been split, with half
the spacenow occupied by The CrispyChicken,
whichwill haveits grand opening the same
week.The remaining area has been refurbished
for Rosie on Peel, featuring anew ceiling,
flooring, shelves, and displays.
Rhonda, another coordinator,adds, “During
our closure, we’vereceived alot of newstock.
We can’t wait for our customers tosee the
fantastic items we have onoffer.”
The store will be open Tuesday to Friday,
from 10:30 am to 3:30pm. With ateam of
42 volunteers, including some new faces,
Rosie on Peel continues to rely on community
support toassist locals in need.
“We’re more than just astore,” Lorna
explains. “We’re aplace where people can
find friendship and support.” Rhonda says,
“We’regrateful forthe support of our landlord,
builders, and painters duringthis renovation.
A special thank you goes to Suzanne
Churchward from LOUK for her invaluable
assistance."
The team encourages everyone to visitthe
revamped storeand keep an eyeout fortheir
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AGENTS FOR:
THANKS TO BELINDA BLAIR for sending in this shot of Geraldine’s 7th-Grade Red
team facing off against Temuka atthe weekend. Geraldine player Nathaniel Ducher,
with the ball, is about to make acrucial move. Temuka eventually won the match 3-2.
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Your localMPwelcomes
allenquiries.
Waitaki.mp@parliament.govt.nz
Oamaru
127 Thames St
03 434 7325
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GERALDINE COMMUNITY BOARD
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, 21August, 6.30pm
Geraldine Library and Service Centre, 80 Talbot Street
Authorised by MAnd
Parliament Buildings
Ridells Reserve pine trees currently being harvested. PHOTO: Craig Matheson
CONTACT YOUR COMMUNITY BOARD
Jan Finlayson (Chairperson)
021 502 297 •jan.finlayson@timdc.govt.nz
JaneneAdams (Deputy Chair)
022 614 1590 •janene.adams@timdc.govt.nz
Shane Minnear
029 646 6327 •shane.minnear@timdc.govt.nz
Rosie Woods
027 222 7663 •rosie.woods@timdc.govt.nz
Gavin Oliver (Geraldine Ward Councillor)
022 371 0679 • gavin.oliver@timdc.govt.nz
AN UPDATEFROM YOUR CHAIRPERSON
Timaru DistrictCouncil on Tuesdayrecognised the
Geraldine ward is astrong community of interest and
therefore ourboundaryshould stay as is. In its
representation review,the council will seek exemption from
population equivalence for the district’swards on those
grounds. During the review,the GeraldineCommunityBoard
wrote andpresented asubmission, which is on thecouncil’s
website.
Last month, the council’s LongTerm Plan was adopted.
It addresses issues the community boardsubmitted on (the
written submission is on the council website), including lower
rates increases,rethinking the TheatreRoyal project,and
funding theGeraldine and surrounds strategic framework.
Strategic framework items presently on thegoinclude
redevelopment of Totara Square, DistrictActive Transport
linkages,Geraldine SculptureTrail contributions, andwork on
the CoxStreet frontageofthe Geraldine Recreation Reserve.
WithGeraldine’swater supply system aging,aGeraldine
Water Headworks Resilience Strategyisbeing developed. The
community board is represented in thestakeholders Liaison
Group.
Pine trees in Riddells Reserve and Pekapeka Gully are
being harvested over thenextfew months, followed by
Riddells Douglasfirs in five-six years. The land is councilowned
freehold land, along with places such as Todd and
Kennedyparks.The board has requested future appropriate
reserve gazettal for suchplacesfor their long-term protection.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the
publicforum at community board meetings.The forum is an
opportunity for individuals and organisations to tell the board
about what they do, and for discussion of their issues.
Next meeting 6.30pm Wednesday,21Augustatthe
Geraldine Libraryand Service Centre meetingroom.
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Harcourts Geraldine
Festival is on its way
Artist Wayne Patrickworking en plein air on Earl Road. PHOTO:Jan Finaylson
Earl Road features in exhibition
Artist Wayne Patrick’s Earl Road en plein air
paintings are at the centre ofafundraising
exhibition this weekend. Theshow, at theartist’s
WaynePatrick Fine ArtGallery,istoraise funds
forhis students’art supplies.
Sale of the framed oil-on-board works and
others,including some createdalong Peel Forest
Road, aswell asgreeting cards and fine art
prints,willhelpkeep thechild andyoung adult
learners resourced inthe materials they need
to grow in art. “I go throughabout10different
mediawiththem, forexample,watercolour and
acrylics,and different techniques,” says Wayne,
whoisalso acommunity support worker.
“I overseethe kids.Theyinclude specialneeds
students. There are norules in art. It’s more
aboutthe processand giving them confidence.”
He says hisstudio, at WaynePatrick Fine Art,
“is anice chilled-out place; aspecial wee
place. Iget kids saying, ‘Thanks for giving us
asafe place to work in and letting me do my
ownthing.’”
He says he enjoys the frisson inherent to
painting en pleinair,suchasfor theEarlRoad
series. “There’s the energy, the rush, the buzz
to get the painting finished before it hails or
snows. You’ve gottosum up straight away what’s
goingtomove, change.”
SeeWayne’s Earl Road paintingsthisweekend
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in Timaru. Hours 1-5pm Friday 16August;
10am-4pm Saturday 17 August and Sunday
18 August.All works forsale. Formore
information, visitthe gallery’s Facebook page.
To learnabout Wayne’syouth artsessions, call
027606 0833. JAN FINLAYSON
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info@geraldinefestival.co.nz.
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-Sunday 17 November 2024. On Friday,
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transformedwithhundreds of stalls, live
music and good local food. Head to the
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Day, where over 200 stalls, food trucks,
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will fill the Domain.
The Alpine Energy ArtExhibition runs
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Primary School Community Hall. The
Photography Exhibition is open Friday
and Saturday at the Lodge Theatre on
Talbot Street.And don’t forget the exquisite
local gardens that will also be open for
public viewing throughout the festival.
These will be announced soon.
We can’t wait to bring you this event
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Route79Museum owner and curator Paul Robins. The McLaren 570S,ontemporarydisplay,“is abit of NewZealand history.” PHOTO:Jan Finaylson
McLaren 570S seen at Route 79
DisplaysatPaulRobins’ Route79Museumare
always up forrefresh.Alocally-ownedMcLaren
570S recently had aweek-long sojourn at the
centre.
Floor spacewas available. “I said tohim [the
McLaren’s owner], ‘Shall Iput the car in the
shed?’ Andhebrought it round,”saysPaul. He
adds that it will be making repeat appearances
in themuseum.
“It’s anamazing vehicle, capable ofmore
than 300 kilometres an hour -onclosedroads,
race tracks, and drag strips.” Designed and
manufactured in BritainbyMcLaren Automotive,
the570Shas atwin-turboV8rear-midengine.
It’s from the legacy ofautomotive maestro
BruceMcLaren (1937-1970). TheNew Zealander
designed,built,and racedcars, hiseponymous
team continuing after his death, dominating
the former CanAm racing series and second
only to Ferrari in FormulaOne.
Route79Museumisoff Highway79onCraig
Road (turn atthe GMC army truck). Open
10am-4pm Saturday andSundayand 9.30am-
4.30pmThursday, Friday,and Monday.Entry
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35
Peace cranes ‘tiny masterpieces’
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Students at Mount Hutt
College, alongside
members of the
community, have been
busy making 1000 origami
paper cranes to mark
Hiroshima Day.
In August 79 years ago
during World War 2,
America detonated two
atomic bombs over the
Japanese cities of
Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
It was the first use of
atomic weapons in war.
The bombings killed
between 150,000 and
246,000 people, most of
whom were civilians.
Library manager
Stephanie Tantau said the
idea of making the paper
cranes took flight at the
school when she realised
the Hiroshima
anniversary, August 6, was
approaching.
The worldwide
initiative has its origins in
aJapanese story told
about ayoung girl, Sadako
Sasaki.
Sadako developed
leukaemia following the
atomic bomb devastating her
home city of Hiroshima.
While in hospital, she began
folding cranes with the hope of
fulfilling the legend that if she
made 1000, she would be
granted awish.
She kept folding them to the
end, but on October 25, 1955,
after an eight­month struggle
with the disease, she died.
Her story has become a
poignant symbol of peace and a
reminder of the devastating
impact of war. Now every year
in Hiroshima students send in
cranes to be displayed at the
base of the peace memorial
and the statue of Sadako.
‘‘The Mount Hutt College
projectstarted with just my
amazing student librarians, we
started learning how to fold
cranes in early May,’’ Tantau
said.
‘‘We used pieces of recycled
paper and old magazines and
books.
‘‘It wasn't long before we
became skilled at it, and some
of the librarians even hosted
mini­workshops during
lunchtime to teach other
students how to fold. The
library was often buzzing with
students creating origami. It
was truly inspiring,’’ she said.
‘‘Word of our project spread,
and soon Iwas finding
shopping bags full of cranes on
my desk each morning, often
from unknown donors.
‘‘I loved seeing the variety in
ORIGAMI: Mount Hutt
College students have
been busy making peace
cranes. Students (from
left) are Joshua Dagomo
and Lote Baleivotua from
year 8, Annabelle Waite
and Estella Lister from
year 12, and Holly
Thompson from year 11.
They are with library
manager Stephanie
Tantau.
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techniques and the
beautiful paper used in
these tiny masterpieces.
Some cranes were abit
rough, while others were
expertly folded,’’ Tantau
said.
‘‘Regardless of their
quality or technique,
every crane was hung
from the library ceiling,
each one unique and
different from the next.
Initially, it took us about
20 minutes to make each
crane.
‘‘We quickly improved
and were soon producing
cranes in under a
minute. This was crucial
because, despite our
collective efforts, we
only just managed to meet our
deadline of 1000 ... but we did
do it!’’
Year 13 student Sam
Wooding said the project
brought everyone together.
‘‘It helped us connect with
people we might not have
otherwise talked to. Ialso
appreciated the meaningful
symbolism of peace behind it.’’
New breakaway
council mooted
BY JONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
North Otago farmer David
Douglas is leading agroup
campaigning for the southern
councils,from Waitaki to
Selwyn, to break away from
regional council Environment
Canterbury and amalgamate into
some form of unitary council.
Alongside Mackenzie farmer
Andrew Simpson, Douglas
presented on the topic to
Ashburton district councillors
last week.
‘‘We have lost control,’’
Douglas said.
‘‘These areas we are talking
about have so much in common,
and we think it would work well
with the proper governance.”
Douglas’Dome Hills farm in
the Kakanui Mountains is split
by the Otago and Canterbury
regional council boundary. As
part of the Waitaki District
Council, he answers to three
different authorities on the same
property.
He is visiting all the councils
from Waitaki up to Selwyn to
pitch the idea of anew
breakaway organisation, which
would be acombination of a
territorial and regional council.
Douglas and Simpson say
amalgamation would push back
against the growing urban
influence on rural­based issues,
consent costs and processes.
The pair also said regional
councils were too political and
overstaffed.
Ashburton mayor Neil Brown
asked if they thought it was best
for the six councils to become
‘‘one super council” or to create
aSouth Canterbury regional
council to cover those areas.
Despite using the term unitary
council, there are several
models to consider, and the
councils needed to workshop
what that could look like,
Douglas said.
Whatever form it took, the
biggest question was how the
representation would work,
Douglas said.
‘‘The mayors are telling me the
present model is unsustainable.’’
The sales pitch intrigued
Ashburton’s council, but the
members didn't indicate
whether it supported the idea.
Mayor Brown said he would
raise it at the next Canterbury
Mayoral Forum later this month.
The presentation in Ashburton
came hot on the heels of
Environment Canterbury’s Mid
Canterbury councillor, Ian
Mackenzie, suggesting the
proposed shake­up of the
representative borders could be
the catalyst for such a
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Emergency podbuildsmarae capability
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
When disaster strikes, maraes
stand up to help, support, feed
and accommodate.
And HakatereMarae is more
ready than ever since the
delivery of an emergencypod
on Friday.
The container of resources is
for supporting the marae to
provide for 100 to 150 people for
about three days.
It is among 24 pods being
rolled out to maraes by Te Puni
Kōkiri/Ministry of Māori
Development, in partnership
Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu.
In disasters, maraes often
become civil defence centres,
as Hakatere did in 2021 when
flooding occurred in parts of
the Ashburton District.
Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu
whānau and emergency
responseprogramme manager
Jamie Ruwhiu said his
colleague, senior advisor
Andrea Williams, had come up
with the idea of the pods.
She had returned from
assisting in the aftermath of
CycloneGabrielle at the time.
‘‘She was sitting on adigger at
Omāhu Marae in Hastings,
working with David Ormsby
from Te Puni Kōkiri, and
discussed the benefits of the
pods and the idea of resourcing
communities,’’ Ruwhiu said.
‘‘The thought behind the pods
is to bring marae to the
forefront of emergency
response, to build capacity and
capability to respond when an
emergency occurs,’’ Ruwhiu
said.
‘‘For iwi Māori its anatural
fit to respondtoanemergency,
to open up our maraes for
displaced people.’’
Marae co­ordinator Michelle
Brett said the marae was acivil
defencecentre which worked
in collaboration with district
council emergency
management, but having the
pod wouldmake it easier.
The marae opens its doors to
those who need to evacuate, as
well as stranded travellers.
Members offer kai,
somewhere to sleep and
manaakitanga (care).
‘‘It means we won’t haveto
rush off and get supplies which
can sometimes be limited in
availability. The pod will give
‘NATURALFIT’: Checking out the content on the new emergency pod at Hakatere Marae are marae
co­ordinator Tania Reuben (fromleft), marae chair Michelle Brett, Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu’s Whānau
and Emergency Response Team senior adviser Andrea Williams and managerJamie Ruwhiu.
❛For iwi Māori it’s a
natural fit torespond
to an emergency, to
open up our maraes
for displaced
people.❜
—Jamie Ruwhiu
us the capacity to be more self
sufficient,’’ Brett said.
‘We are extremely grateful to
Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu
especially members of their
whānau and emergency
response programme, Jamie
Ruwhiu and Andrea Williams
who helped us get the pod,’’
Brett said.
‘District council group
manager compliance and
development Jane Donaldson
said the Hakatere Marae was a
key partner in the event of an
emergency.
‘‘This is both in terms of
community support and
outreach and in providing their
facility.
‘‘In the May 2021 floods, it
served as awelfare centre for
people who self­evacuated,’’
Donaldson said.
In adisaster everyone
needed to work together, she
said.
‘‘The council has been slowly
building resilience suppliesas
budget allows. More pods
would be great howeverthere
needs to be the resource
available to provide them,’’ she
said
Opening the door to reveal the
content of the emergency pod
at the marae are (from left)
Andrea Williams, Jamie
Ruwhiu, Michelle Brett and TK
Paul.
Below ­(back row from left)
Tania Reuben, Andrea Williams,
marae trustee Selwyn Price,
district council emergency
management officer Jim
Henderson, (front row from left)
Michelle Brett, Jamie Ruwhiu
and marae trustee TK Paul.
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Ashburton Courier, August 15, 2024
37
Netball competition heatsup
With just one game to go before semifinals,
there’s only one team that can
really upset the apple cart tonight in Mid
Canterbury Netball’s ACL Premier 1
competition.
The top spot is secure –Celtic Auric
Electrical Aare top of the table, unbeaten,
and can’t be overtaken –with Mt Somers
Victory Lime six points back in second and
Hampstead Ray White Aand Methven
Wareings jointly third on 8points. All
three of those teams will be eager to win
tonight to try to avoid fourth spot and a
daunting semi­final showdown with Celtic.
But only two will be able to do that as Mt
Somers and Methven play each other
tonight at the EA Networks Centre, while
Hampstead take on College A.
With College Awinless at the bottom of
the table, that just leaves Wilsons
Windscreens Allenton Ainfifth, one point
outside of that top four. While they’re still
very much asemi­final chance and in a
good place with awin, adraw and abonus
point to their names so far in the
championship round, they have the
toughest end to the round robin, with
Celtic their opposition tonight.
It'sasimilar story in ACL Premier 2,
with Heatwise Allenton Bsitting in fifth
spot and still achance of making the
semis, but they also have atough
opposition in front of them to finish the
championship round, in College Y10A.
College Y10A have been afrontrunner
all season, but the end is shaping up to be
tight in ACL Premier 2. Rakaia ProShear
are also clear title contenders, but
Methven EuroAgri have hit form in recent
weeks too and will be aforce at the
business end, while Hampstead Ray White
Goal shoot Olivia McLennan has again been an integral part of the Celtic Auric Electrical
Ateam in 2024.
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Bare also still well and truly in the mix
despite abad run of injuries.
Tonight, Methven EuroAgri has bottom
placed Southern NBS to play in the first
game of the night, followed by College
Y10A and Allenton B, then Rakaia
ProShear and Hampstead B.
In ACL Premier 3the top three are
secure in the semi­finals –College B,
United KFC Aand Methven Shearmac –
while the fourth spot will come down to
tonight’s matches.
Rakaia Seed Cleaning take on United to
start the night, followed by College Band
Methven Shearmac, before Hampstead
Ray White U18 Development take on
Celtic Morrison Agri B.
Semi­finals for the ACL Premier
competition will be held next Thursday
night, August 22, followed by finals night
the following week, Thursday 29 August.
Meanwhile, Saturday netball is also
heading into the business end, with semifinals
this weekend and finals the
following weekend for the Ashburton New
World Junior Competition (year 7to8)
teams, and the KFC/Bellissimo Senior
Youth Competition.
Social netball finals were held last night
at the EA Networks Centre.
Shooters to represent South Island
From Page 1
Intotal, 11 shooters from Mid Canterbury
are heading to the nationals, competing as
part of a55­strong South Island team
against their North Island counterparts.
They all have the chance to be selected
for New Zealand.
Target Shooting Mid Canterbury
president Nina McKenzie, who is also in
the South Island team, said the association
had arecord number of 11 members
competing, and 19 team positions.
‘‘We also have the captain of the
veterans team, Gordon Wright, and (our
numbers make up) over athird of the
women’s team.’’
As part of the South Island team,
McKenzie will compete alongside
daughters, Phoebe and Eliza, who are
competing in junior and women’s events,
and McKenzie’s eldest daughter, Charlotte
(also competing as ajunior).
Charlotte is an Ashburton College
alumni. She is in her first year studying in
Otago, and now shoots with the East Otago
Association.
‘‘Target Shooting Mid Canterbury and
Ashburton College can lay claim to half the
South Island under 21 (junior) team, which
is an enormous effort,’’ Nina said.
‘‘This, Ibelieve, is arecord for aschool,
and definitely arecord for our association
and possibly many others,’’ she said.
‘‘It can’t be understated how
exceptional this is for one association, let
alone one school –and is testament to the
athletes’ excellence and talent, as well as
the coaching teams at the Coronation and
Phoenix clubs.’’
Nina said the nationals involved each
island’s team, made up of shooters
competing in under 21 (junior), women’s;
men’s; open and veterans (60+) categories,
shoot targets at 25 yards with .22 calibre
(smallbore) rifles.
The competition was the pinnacle event
of the year for indoor members and it was
an honour for shooters to be selected, she
said.
‘‘To attend this event you must be
selected to an island team (North Island or
South Island),’’ she said, which was via a
national ranking list collated from four
best scores at open championships.’’
Target Shooting Mid Canterbury
South Island team members are: Gordon
Wright (veteran captain, men’s and open);
Colin Taylor (veteran); Steve McArthur
(men’s and open); Sandy Bennett
(women’s, veteran and open); Nina
McKenzie (women’s); Sarah Clifford
(women’s); year 13 student Madi Tourle
(junior and women’s); year 12 student
Phoebe McKenzie (junior and women’s);
year 12 student Katelyn Wilson (junior);
year 11 student Nate Woods (junior); and
year 10 student Eliza McKenzie (junior
and women’s).
IN BRIEF
GRAND FINAL
Ashburton Barbarians lost 20-40
against the Northern Bulldogs in the
division one rugby league grand
final at Nga Puna Wai sports hub in
Christchurch on Sunday. The
Barbarians got on the scoreboard
first with an unconverted try seven
minutes into the game. However,
the Bulldogs responded with
vigour and by half time had four
tries (two converted). The
Barbarians had the one
unconverted try and ared card.
They didn’t score again until the
71st minute. They went on to get
three tries, one converted, but the
damage was done as the Bulldogs
extended their lead in the second
half with three converted tries and
apenalty kick. Final score
Bulldogs 40, Ashburton 20.
DISC GOLF
Twelve Mid Canterbury disc golfers
came away with top three placings,
including six firsts, in the Smallbone
Slam event hosted in Ashburton last
weekend. About 72 disc golfers
descended on the Smallbone Dr
course run as part of the New
Zealand Disc Golf tour and NZ Elite
Silver Series, presented by Altitude
Brewing. Mid Canterbury results:
men’s amateur one Billy Roberts 1st,
Ben Schikker 2nd; female amateur
one Amanda Hooper 1st; female
amateur over 50 Janine Frost 1st;
male amateur over 40 Kurt Graham
1st; female amateur over 40 Tash
Sim 2nd; male amateur two Sam Hall
3rd; male amateur three Reuban
Darrrell 1st; female amateur three
Caity Schneider 1st, Rachel Lyon
3rd; female junior under 18 Chloe
Graham 1st; and male junior under
15 Tamati Graham 2nd.
GOLDEN OLYMPICS
Residents of Radius Millstream
wound up their Olympic Games
coverage with agame of balloon
volley and alive online Olympic quiz
against six other South Island Radius
facilities. The Paris 2024 Olympics
officially wound up on Monday (NZ
time) but since they started, residents
from the dementia unit, hospital, care
home and assisted living wing have
been hosting their own Olympic
Games, and keeping arunning tally
of medals. Their games began with
an opening ceremony and passing of
the Olympic torch and ranged from
ping pong pan and balloon hockey, to
sack throwing with medal ceremonies
for the top three competitors,
complete with the singing of the
National Anthem. Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 start August 28 and runs
until September 8.
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CLUB NEWS
Ashburton Musical Club
Ashburton Musical Club were
pleased to welcome alarge
audience last Sunday at the
Sinclair Centre to hear the
Canty Boys Barbershop Quartet
and Mid Canterbury Choir
perform.
The appreciative audience
enjoyed the array of songs
presented, which was followed
by afternoon tea and as chat
with the performers.
The Canty Boys made up of
Ethan Bright (tenor) Cameron
Davis (lead), Pius Lee
(baritone),and Napat (Thung)
Chutrchaivech (bass/guitar)
were afeature act in the Mid
Canterbury Festival of Choirs
and regularly enjoy singing at
Christchurch Saturday
markets.
The programme included
barbershop songs both classic
and new, as well as some lighter
fare in the form of semi­pop
songs with guitar.
Among them Hello My Baby –
an exciting new device, the
telephone, Hello Mary Lou –the
thrill of love at first sight, Cry
for Me –the first song we ever
performed (from the musical
“Jersey Boys”, Sherry –a
number­one hit by Frankie
Valli, Longest Time –upbeat hit
by Billy Joel, Coney Island/We
all Fall –love, both leaving and
falling, Java Jive –ahot, steamy,
love affair, Over the Rainbow –
dreaming of better things
The Mid Canterbury Choir
under the direction of musical
director Kathy McKimmie with
accompanist Deborah Sloper
performed Adiemus ­KJenkins,
Canty Boys Barbershop Quartet were among the
performers to perform at the Sinclair Centre last
weekend.
PHOTO FILE
My Love is Like aRed Red Rose ­
Lyrics Robert Burns,Arr.
Thomas Quigley –soloist Julian
Conlan
Riversong –ACeltic
Celebration ­Words and Music
by Roger Emerson.
The Canty Boys performed
Show Me Where the Good Times
Are,The Nearness of You/Misty –
asmooth ballad, Honey Bee –
lamenting lost love, I’m
Beginning to See the Light –the
thrill of new love, Loch Lomond
–apost death lament of lost
love, Smile –tomorrow may be a
better day and Pokarekare Ana –
traditional NZ love song (circa
1914).
Ashburton Aviation Museum
The museum is planning to
extend our complex with anew
hangar and reception area and
we are incredibly excited about
this project which will see the
total space
grow from
3000 sqm to
5000 sqm. Not
only will we
have more
space for more
aircraft, we'll
also be able to provide amore
user­friendly layout so every
visitor can get up close and
personal with our exhibits.
The extensions to the
museum will see alarge
increase in display space but it
will also turn the museum into a
complex where everything will
be under one roof.
The plans include anew
reception area with alarger and
more comfortable space for our
shop and reception.
There will also be an area
where people can get acoffee
and sit and watch the planes on
Members of the Ashburton Aviation Museum are
seeking donations to build an extension on the grounds.
the airfield.
A320 sq metre small items
display area will double as a
conference centre which will be
available for hire by community
groups for conferences,
functions etc.
Amodern kitchen and
facilities will also be part of the
build.
This conference centre will be
ahigh end facility suitable for
all types of functions and events
bringing people to both the
museum and to Mid Canterbury
The museum is acommunity
asset and we would like the
community to see it as
such and make use of the
facilities.
Museum offices etc.
will be housed on the
mezzanine floor above
the conference and small
items area. To date we
have raised $800,000 for
this project.
The Ashburton
Aviation Museum Trust
readily and gratefully
acknowledges the
generous support of our
donors.
However we will need
some help to get to our
target before we can start
to build.
We think it is
important that we rescue
and restore items that
are of historical
importance in the
aviation world.
We also have alarge
amount of memorabilia
in relation to when the
Ashburton Airfield was a
training base and it will be nice
to be able to display this in the
new complex.
The Ashburton Aviation
Museum Trust is aCharitable
Trust.
All donations will receive a
Charitable receipt which can be
used to claim a33per cent tax
credit.
If you would like to support
this community asset please
visit our webpage www.
aviationmuseum.co.nz or reach
out to us via email at
hangarext@aviationmuseum.
co.nz or by phoning 0274 344 797.
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RESULTS
Mid -Canterbury Social Wheelers
August 10, 16km Out and Back Handicap,
27 riders took part. 1st Don Sutton 25m 37s.
4f/t. 2nd Kristine Marriott 25m 39s 5f/t. 3rd
Russell Ward 25m 39s 6f/t. 4th Duncan Grant
25m 40s. 7f/t. 5th Ross Templeton 25m 41s.
8f/t. 6th Doug Coley 27m 28s. 7th Eamon
Hooper 27m 30s. 8th John Ferguson 28m 45s.
9th Pam Harcourt 27m 32s. 10th John Uden
27m 32s. 11th Lucy Kirwan 28m 57s. 12th
Matt Marshall 27m 45s. 13th Chris Gilbert 26m
00s. 14th Richard Kirwan 26m 19s. 15th
Andrew Shepherd 25m 45s. 16th Rob Hooper
25m 45s. 17th Tony Ward 24m 22s. F/t. 18th
Michael Gallagher 24m 44s.2f/t. 19th Nathan
Richards 24m 48s 3f/t. 20th Graham McDougall
31m 07s. 21st Ross Proctor 33m24s.
22nd Allan Johns 33m 25s. 23rd Jack Hooper
26m 25s, 24th Paul Hands 31m 46s. 25th
Dave Shurrock 31m 48s. 26th Liz Wylie 34m
02s. 27th Noel McDonald 32m 22s.
Tinwald Cycling U17 Development
August 11. Race one 1.4km open Time
Trial ,1st Nick Dalley 3m 45s. 2nd Jamie
Hooper 4m 06s. 3rd Jack Hooper 3min 18sec.
Graded Results, A. Grade 1st Jack Hooper. B.
1st Nick Dalley ,2nd Jamie Hooper. Race Two.
2.8km Open T.T. 1st Nick Dalley 7m 55s. 2nd
Jamie Hooper 8m 45s. 3rd Jack hooper 5m
50s. Graded Results. A. 1st Jack Hooper. B.
Grade 1st Nick Dalley, 2nd Jamie Hooper ,
Race Three Team against the Clock. Team
Nick Dalley (1 lap) Jamie Hooper (1 lap) Jack
Hooper (2 Laps) Time 6min 18sec,Clock Time
7min 15sec. Avery good day for racing well
done to the young riders, also many thanks to
the helpers to day. This weekend is the Rollin
Plains Mini Tour at Wakanui on Sunday, hope
the weather will be on our side. Good luck to
all taking part.
Methven Golf Club
August 10 Callaghan Trophy 5th Round,
Stroke. Senior- AMaxwell 70-7-63 Dubliner
Best Nett
Max Ferris 68, KMiddleton 68 Top Notch
Four Square Second Best Nett. Junior -P.
Harper 94-22-72
Other good scores: 71 Ra
Tare, 72 P. Johnson, 73 Alan
Lock, R. Currie, 74 D. Fisher, P.
Plimmer, G. Foy P. Rolton, 75
R. Carson, P. Middlton, P.Elliot.
Two's- P. Harper, A. Maxwell,
Peter Natua, B. Dickson, P.
Johnson, P. Plimmer, K
Middleton, P. Middleton. Nearest
The Pins- #4 Methven Pubs
G. Foy, #6 Charterhouse Farm
Junior Tare, #13 Hunter's
Wines Peter Natua, #14 Aqua
Japanese P. Rolton, #17 Frydays
R. Watson. Last week's
results: Medal Rounds -
Michael Kemp 290 Senior R/U,
S. Wareing 293, Winners -Phil
Elliot 292 Junior R/U, A.
McAlpine 296. Putting comp -
Michael Kemp 81 (best 3of4
rounds) winner R/U James
Anderson 84. Club champs
entry list is up, closes tomorrow.
Ashburton Bridge Club
Monday Evening –Aug 5th, Duplicate A
N/S1st Rachel Holdaway &Carolyn Cameron,
2nd Claire Reilly &Amanda Evans, 3rd Bruce
Leighton &Mervyn Jones.
E/W 1st Jackie Chisnall & Ruth Logan,
2nd Allison & Chris Lovelock, 3rd Ray
Stevenson & George Brown. B N/S 1st
Graeme &Christine Taylor, E/W 1st Marilyn
Walker &Annie Bonifant.
Tuesday Evening –Aug 6th, Hazelmere
Trophy N/S 1st Alan Wright &Debbie Seddon-
Sewell, 2nd Maree Moore &Audrey Rooney,
3rd Peter Wilson &David Sewell. E/W 1st Jan
McClelland & Jeanette Lovett, 2nd= Colin
Clemens &Trish Downward and Bernadette
Van Der Lem, 3rd Peter Downward & Jill
Browne.
Wednesday Afternoon- Aug7th,3rdsN/S
1st Judith Edmond &Rosemary McLaughlin,
2nd Claire Reilly &Colin Clemens, 3rd Val
Palmer &Jan Johnson. E/W 1st Linda Baker
&Peter Wilson, 2nd Peter &Trish Downward,
Lani (left) and Adelys Taraunu, of Ashburton MSA
Petanque Club, each had good results at the recent
Canterbury Opentournament.
PHOTO FILE
3rd Rewa Kyle &Maree Moore.
Thursday Evening – Aug 8th, Eileen
Willougby Trophy N/S 1st Trish Downward &
Rosemary McLaughlin, 2nd Linda Baker &
Peter Wilson, 3rd Lois Rose & Audrey
Rooney. E/W 1st Rewa Kyle &Mary Buckland,
2nd Amanda & Dianne Evans, 3rd Colin
Clemens &Jim Rooney.
Ashburton Petanque
Ashburton MSA Petanque played host to
the annual Canterbury Open for both the
doubles & singles tournament played this
month on two consecutive days at the
Racecourse Rd piste.
Doubles on the Saturday saw 22teams
from around the South Island compete for the
title of doubles champions. The top four were
evenly matched with the results as follows;
Winners -Tom Paulo (Ashburton)&Stephane
Montel (Chch). Runners Up -Adelys Taraunu
(Ashburton) & Jackson Gallagher (Dunedin
City), Third Place -Lani Taraunu (Ashburton)
&Jared Handford (Chch), Fourth Place -Paul
Tamagushiku (Chch) & Stephen Fitzgerald
(Chch).
Also division winners;
Championship Consolation -
Tina Targett & James
Nicholson-Plank (Chch), Plate
Winners -John Targett (Chch)
& Robbie Sihamau (Taieri),
Plate Consolation Winners -
Shelagh Field &Joan Healey
(Ashburton), Bowl Winners -
Ellen Pithie &Jonathan Crum
(Ashburton). Singles on
Sunday had a field of 26
players braving the elements
in hopes of glory.
Aday of surprises saw top
eight in the championship division
shared evenly with four
men and four women, five of
those belonging to Ashburton
Petanque. In the end it was an
all Ashburton Petanque final
which had the following results;
Winner -Adelys Taraunu (Ashburton), Runner
Up -Joan Healey (Ashburton) who also won
top senior &top female/lady, Third -Bruno
Flaco (Chch), Fourth -Lani Taraunu (Ashburton).
Also division winners; Championship
Consolation -Naomi Paulo (Ashburton), Plate
Winner - Robbie Sihamau (Taieri), Plate
Consolation Winner -Tom Paulo (Ashburton),
Bowl Winner - Paul Tamagushiku (Chch),
Bowl Consolation Winner - Linda Millard
(Ashburton), 7th Division - Bruce Johnston
(Ashburton) newcomer to the club and sport.
All of this had the support and backing of some
amazing sponsors who not only made the
event amemorable one, but showcased what
it means to have the backing of a great
community.
Our sincere thanks go to; Ashburton
Toyota, McDermid Auto Collective, Neumanns
Tyres, Netherby Meats, Netherby Four-
Square, Coopers Tyres, ANZCO, Allenton
Pharmacy, Barkers of Geraldine, Mitre10,
SFA Studio, Couplands, Countdown Ashburton
South, Countdown Ashburton and two
anonymous cash donors.
Ashburton 9Holers
Netherby Pharmacy Best Net Results
August 8 winner: Murray Williams (35) followed
by: Joy Nicholas (36). TWO: Mitchell
Lye (#8)
Upcoming: 10am tee off: today -Q5Club
Championships (stroke) and August 22 -R4
Heather Smith Mixed Stableford.
Ashburton County Veterans Golf
Medal Stroke Round played at Rakaia on
August 5–37 players. 0-15 -1st Peter Walker
67, 2nd Ian MacDonald 73. 16-22 -1st Snow
Pierce 71, 2nd= Gary Stratford and Wayne
Ross 73. 23 –Manny Sim 72, 2nd= Clarry
Whiting, Brian Quinn 75. Lucky Card Robin
Simm. Birdie Jackpot No 7Twos Brian Quinn
Peter Walker and Tufuga Sa. Next game
August 19 at Ashburton.
Ashburton Ladies Golf
Play from July 23. Truman Trophy (Putting)
(2nd rd) Jenny Williams 28, Kerry Pevy
29, Robin Bennett 29, Shirley Elliott 29, Mary-
Lou Watson 29, Kay Fox 29, Daphne Hinton
31, Daphne McDonnell 31, Leigh Wackrow 31,
Fiona Williamson 31. Nearest the Pins: No. 4:
Flowers at the Gate Fiona Williamson, No. 8:
Samantha Rose Kerry Pevy No 12: Lynn’s
small Salon Alison Hewson, No 14: Preen
Ashburton Robin Bennett. Millhouse Kitchen
Longest Putt No. 18 Leigh Wackrow. Two’s:
Maryann Blair & Lynn Small No 12, Sally
Lemon No 14.
Rakaia Ladies Golf Club
Played July 24 - 9 Hole Players –
Stableford Round and Hidden Holes, Judy
Moore -18Stablefords, Faye Maclennan 18.5
Points for Hidden Holes, 18 Hole Players -
Stableford Round and Hidden Holes, Sally
Smith -34Stablefords, Bev Sutherland –32
Points Hidden Holes, Rakaia Hotel 2nd Shot
No 3 & 12 – Sandra Quinn, Rakaia Seed
Cleaning 2nd Shot No - Sally Smith, In
memory of Val Bell Closest to the Pin No 8-
Sally Smith, Chertsey Spraying 2nd Shot No
15 –Sally Smith, S.Quinn 2nd Shot No 17 –
Bev Sutherland.
Our team of real estate professionals have all areas of
real estate covered.
The highly skilled team that we have across all areas of property
means that we are confident in promising the best service and
skills to all clients in the area.
Call into one of our Mid Canterbury offices to see how we can
help you get your property sold.
Bayleys Ashburton | 03 307 7377
Bayleys Methven | 03 303 3093
Bayleys Geraldine | 03 687 1227
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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OPEN HOME
Hampstead 4/1 Hugh Street
1 1 1 1
For SalebyDeadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 29 Aug2024
201 West Street, Ashburton
View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment
Rachel Mulcay 0275 443 618rachel.mulcay@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Easy Living
Allthe hardwork has been done on this one bedroom unit. Step inside to find an updated interior, including abrand
new kitchen, bathroom andflooring. The entire space has been freshly painted creating awelcoming atmosphere and
the lounge includes aheat pump for year-round comfort. There is access fromthe lounge to theback yard for your
morning cuppa. The bedroom boasts abuilt -inwardrobe, and the generous bathroom includes asupertub for your
laundry requirements, aseparate toilet adds to the convenience. Asingle detached garage with an automatic door
opener adds further value,ideal for parking or storage needs.Located in the Hampstead area, close to theHampstead
PrimarySchool. This propertyisonacrosslease title. Whether you are first homebuyers,rentalinvestors or
downsizers, this property is well worth alook.
bayleys.co.nz/5524800
OPEN HOME
Netherby 11 Porter Street
759 sqm 3 1 1 1
For Saleoffers invited over $460,000
View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 2224596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
First home opportunity
Situated on aquiet street in the heart of Netherby,thischarming three-bedroom,one-bathroom brickhomeisthe
perfect blend of comfortand convenience. Step inside to discover an inviting open-plan kitchen, living, anddining
area. The kitchen, updated approximately ten years ago, is equipped withmodern appliances and ample counter
space, making it ajoy to cook andentertain. The cosy living space is perfect forfamilygatherings and relaxing
evenings. Located close to theNetherby shops, Ashburton Intermediate, and showgrounds, this home offers easy
access to all essential amenities and community activities. Contact Emilytoday formore information.
bayleys.co.nz/5524486
Allenton 29b LaneStreet
2 1 1
For Saleoffers invited over $295,000
View by appointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Investment opportunity
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is situated on aquiet street in Allenton. Currently tenanted until February
2025, this property makes the perfect investment. Open plankitchen, dining, and living area hasbeen designed for
modern living. The living areaoffers outdooraccess to the rear of the property. Bothbedroomsare generously sized
and feature built-in wardrobes. The bathroom doubles as alaundry area, adding to the home's practicality. Additional
storage is available withabuilt-in cupboard in the hallway. Although there is no garage, the property includesan
allocated car park foryour convenience. Situated on arearsection, this middle unit offers privacy. It is conveniently
located close to Allenton shops and local amenities, making it ideal forcouples or professionals. Don't missout on this
investment opportunity, contact Emily today formore information.
bayleys.co.nz/5524474
SOLD
Tinwald Lot 3WestviewDrive
4,320 sqm
Asking Price $320,000
View by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Lot 3Westview Drive
Here is the perfect opportunity to purchase alarge lifestyle section andbuild the homeofyour dreamsonWestview
Drive. Located in the brand-new Westview subdivision in Tinwald, this4,320sqm (more or less) section enjoys rural
and mountain views. This section offers apremium position close to all amenities, Tinwald shopping centre and
Ashburton Township. For thosewho enjoy around of golf, the Tinwald Golf Club is only 600 metres away. Power,
water, fibre, andseptic are available to the boundaryand title hasnow been issued. For more information on this
property call now.
bayleys.co.nz/5524681
bayleys.co.nz

Geraldine 52 RaeRoad
19.3754 ha 5 2 2 1 3
AskingPrice $2,800,000
View byappointment
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Sundrum -Nestled in nature
This superb Historichomesteadhas stunning mountain views fromasetting of exotic specimen treesand extensive
native bush. The property hasbeen used as afamily home by thepresentowners for overforty years. Thehome is
made up of five bedrooms, two bathrooms,anoffice and threeliving areas. The kitchenwithlarge walk-in pantry
offers an excellent spacefor preparing largefamily feasts to be shared in the formal diningroom. Thesun-soaked
front livingroom has double stacker windowsgiving excellent indoor-outdoor flow onto theWest facing patio. The
master bedroom receives all day sunshine andhas excellentviewsacross thelawnand garden areas up to the
surrounding hills. There is afulldressing room attachedaswellasarecently updated ensuite.There are four double
bedrooms all completewithwardrobes and one single bedroom providing ample area for friendsand family.
bayleys.co.nz/5523964
Lismore 492 Cracroft Maronan Road
127.0825 ha
AskingPrice $6,950,000+GST (ifany)
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Barnscroft –dairysupport
Efficiency is the order of the day, with ahistory of winter cowand heifergrazing utilising theMayfield Hinds Valetta
schemeirrigation water, storage pondand twopivot irrigators.Ease of stock movement andlaneway access to all
paddocks show that the farm layout works smoothly.
Overlooking the pond is the magnificent four-bedroom home, capturing the sun and withviews to themountains. The
homeincludes modern features, outdoor living, andalarge open-plankitchenwith butler‘spantry.Another shed
provides garaging andstorage, and aself-contained unitisideal for family or overflow of guests.
This is an excellent opportunitytoexpandyour business, start anew venture or invest in your farming future.
bayleys.co.nz/5520196
Rakaia 113 Pendarves RakaiaRoad
94.8758 ha
AskingPrice $4,150,000 +GST (ifany)
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Irrigated arableproperty
This approximately 94.8 hectareirrigated propertycomprises some of the mostversatilesoils in Canterbury.Located
just off State Highway 1betweenRakaia and Chertsey in afavoured and renowned arable area.
Theirrigation waterissourced from the pressurisedBarrhill ChertseyIrrigation schemeand applied via apivot that is
best suited to the shapeofthe property with efficient and effective coverage.
The straightforward nature of the property withthe combinationofwater, diversesoils, location andsize all
contributetothe performance, makingitanideal farmstarter or an addition to alargeroperation.
Historicallythe property hasgrown cereals, peasand grass seed, withthe ability to finish lambsinthe winter months.
Opportunities suchasthiswithirrigation are seldom available.
bayleys.co.nz/5523634
Ruapuna 1963 Ealing Montalto Road
232.8723 ha
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008
Primedairy support
After14dedicated years of ownership, our vendors are preparing for their next move, leavingbehind alegacyof
substantial infrastructure development. Their efforts have seenthe implementation of irrigation systems,fencing
upgradesand laneway construction for simple and efficientstock management.Additionally,anew home was
constructed in 2015,adding modern comfort.
Primarily utilised for dairy support, grazing winter cows,and R1 and R2 heifers year-round. Theself-sufficiency of the
farm is evident as allsupplements aregrownand retained on-farm, withbaleageand straw providedtograzing stock.
Theversatile soils support arotation of cerealsand small seed production, plus addedopportunitiesfor tradingstock
furtherdiversifying revenuestreams.
bayleys.co.nz/5524124
bayleys.co.nz

OPEN HOME
Methven 81 Barkers Road
680 sqm 3 1 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 28 Aug2024
View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Vendors on the move-your opportunity awaits!
Situated on agenerous 680sqm section (more or less), thisbrick home stands out withits clean and fresh colour
scheme both inside and out. The modern kitchen, designed with functionality in mind, offers ample storage and
seamlessly connects to the dining, living area and outdoor entertaining area. Thoughtfully designed with familiesin
mind, the home's layout is bothpractical and inviting. The master bedroom serves as aprivateretreat, complete with
an ensuite and walk-in robe, while two additionalwell-sized bedroomsand afamily bathroom ensure ample space for
everyone. Lovingly maintained by its current owners, thishomeisready foryou to make your own. Step outside to
discover aprivate established garden area, including fruit trees, perfect forkids andpets to play safely. Apatio area
including pergola enhances your living space, making it idealfor barbecues.
bayleys.co.nz/5524752
Methven 13 Allen Street
1,012 sqm 5 1 2 2
For Saleoffers invited over $750,000
View by appointment
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
LivGorman 027 856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Timeless charm
Built in 1925 and nestled in thecentre of Mt Hutt Village, this spacious family homeradiates warmth and is brimming
with memories of awonderful family home. But now, it's timefor anew chapter. Stepinside and be greeted by an
updated entertainer's kitchen which seamlesslyflows intoaprivate andsheltered patio area, complete with alarge
storage space forall youroutdoor essentials. Picture sunny mornings and evenings spenthere, creating memories
with family and friends. Venture further to explore the 1,012sqm (moreorless) fully fenced backyard, where children
can play freely while parents oversee from the kitchen area.And forthose momentsofindoor fun, the doublegarage
boasts aspacious rumpus room, perfect for hosting gatherings andgroups. In the living area, large windows invite the
afternoon and morning sun, infusing the space with natural light.
bayleys.co.nz/5523227
Methven 23 Arrowsmith Drive
745 sqm
Price on Application
View by appointment
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Build your future today
This well sited 745sqm (more or less) section, located in ahigh-quality subdivision withinMethven, offers awonderful
platformtodesign and build the home of your dreams. With titles due in early 2024, it is theperfect timetostart the
planning process and turnyourdreams into reality. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery andonthe doorstep to all
that Methven and its surroundshas to offer, who wouldn't want to live here? Withtown water supply, power and fibre
to the boundary, don't miss theopportunity to secure this fabulous section. Call todayfor further details.
bayleys.co.nz/5522922
OPEN HOME
Methven 52 South Belt
602 sqm 3 1 2 1
Asking Price $570,000
View Sun 11-11.30am or by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
Something special on South Belt
Aspacious and functional home, perfect forcomfortable living withsignificant renovation having taken place. An
open plan living kitchen and dining space with updatedbenchtops andflooring, the living area is agreat private space
with sliding doors out to the fully fenced section. The bedroomsoffer comfortable accommodation, with both
upstairsbedrooms providing generous spaces and good wardrobes. The upstairs bedroomsare serviced by the fully
renovated bathroom with separate bath and shower and separate toilet room.Lastly, bedroom three provides
versatility with asliding door leading outside, awardrobe, and the option for customization as it currently integrates
with the living area. Adjacentisthe downstairs bathroom,complete with ashower, vanity,and new flooring, along
with aseparate toilet for added privacy.
bayleys.co.nz/5523963
bayleys.co.nz

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
NETHERBY 26 KitchenerStreet
In aClass of Its Own
Beautifully presentedand fullyrenovatedcharacter
home. Situated with asunnynorth facing aspect on
alarge 1012m2 sectionwithtwo driveways and
subdivisionpossibilities. Extensiverewiring and
plumbing. Two bathrooms with large showers
including domesoneach. New kitchenand floor
coverings. Tastefully decoratedthroughout. Sunny
conservatory off lounge. Mostly double glazed with
acrylic double glazing.Insulation top and bottom
including some walls. Well heatedwithlog burner
and floor heat pump. Huge 10.5x 7garage plus
workshop. Also acarport and greenhouse onsite.
ENQUIRIES OVER $499,000
VIEW
11.00-11.30am, Saturday 17 August
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
ASHBURTON D/1 Kermode Street
Join the 60 +Club
Thistownhouse is ideally situatedwithinwalking
distancetothe town centreand all the conveniences
of urbanliving.Immaculatelypresented,the open
plan kitchen livingislight and sunny. Designed with
amodern aesthetic, featuring double-glazed
windows that offer both insulation and
soundproofing,ensuring acomfortable and peaceful
living environment.
Single garage with internal access and manicured
gardens. Body corp rulesapply.
ENQUIRIES OVER $439,000
VIEW
11.00-11.30am, Saturday 17 August
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH40045
pggwre.co.nz/ASH40050
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
plan living and awell appointedmodern kitchen.Internal
access from garage,fullyfencedand private sectionwith
ample off street parking for caravan,boat or extra vehicles
Urgent inspection recommended.
$530,000
VIEW
10.00-10.30am, Saturday 17 August
Stephen Watson
M 027 433 9695
TINWALD 81 Archibald Street
Bring Your Offers!
The vendor ispackedand readytogo! This property
stands out with its vast potential.The current owner has
added their own unique touches, providing afoundation
forfurtherenhancement andcustomisation. Perfect for
investors andvisionariesalike. Spacioussection that is
potentiallysubdividable, offering multiplepossibilities for
development.
$365,000
VIEW
12.00-12.30pm, Saturday17August
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39828
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39932
OPEN HOME
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
12.30-1.00pm, Saturday 17 August
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
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
NETHERBY
29 Brucefield Ave
Sought after Residential Czoned section handy to
Ashburton's amenities. Two outbuildingsatrear of
property. Wakanui creek runs through front third of
section. Options here for the astute buyer.
$149,500
VIEW By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695
ELGIN
Lot 2-148 Wakanui Road
On offer is this 3305m2 lifestyleblock zoned
Residential Dwhich presents an idyllic rural lifestyle
whilebeing close to Ashburton.
ENQUIRIES OVER $289,000
VIEW By Appointment Only
Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180
Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39524
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39796
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39664
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
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
MAYFIELD 1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road
Legendary Cafe Mayfield
Cafe Mayfield offers aunique business opportunity.
Situated along the State Highway 72, it captures the
attention of both north and south-bound traffic,
positioningitself as the epicentre for athrivingbusiness.
This opportunity includes afreeholdgoing concern
package encompassing the business, a3bedroom fully
renovated home andagenerous 1692m² section.
ENQUIRIES OVER $790,000
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson
M 027 265 1290
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39579
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38899
SOLD
METHVEN 131 Main Street
Premier Establishment, Prime Location
Welcome to Molecule, athriving and well-established café
managed by dedicated owner-operators. Over the past
two and ahalf years, the café hasbeen successfullyreestablished
and rebranded, demonstratingimpressive
profit margins and annualturnover. Molecule enjoys
consistent patronage from both locals and visitors, always
delivering service with asmile.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
Asking price $220,000 +stock +GST
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290
Peter Wilson | M 027 476 5329
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/ASH38330
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39546
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,licensedunderthe REAA2008
Helping growthe country

Ashburton
NEW LISTING | OPEN HOMES
19 DAVID STREET 3 1 2
‘AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE!’ 4047m2
They don’t come up often here’s your
chance to live the dream and have plenty
space to enjoy living off the land and go
off the grid in future planning. Hobbyists
paradise with organic gardens/productive
soil too enjoy all year round.
For Sale Price By Negotiation
View
Web
Saturday 11.00 -11.30am
Sunday 3.00 -3.30pm
ljhooker.co.nz/BUHYK
Agent Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
OPEN HOME | SALE BY DEADLINE
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$619,000
View Saturday 11.00 -11.30am
Web ljhooker.co.nz/BQHYK
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.
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.
For Sale Offers Over $399,000
View By Appointment
Web ljhooker.co.nz/BSHYK
Agent Debbie Simmons 027 282 8777
For Sale Offers Over $425,000
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Web ljhooker.co.nz/BKHYK
Agent Julie Srhoy 021 354 885
22A COX STREET 3 1 2
TOWNHOUSE TREASURE IN PRIME LOCATION!
Welcome to your new happy place! This
charming townhouse is a dream come
true, perfectly nestled in aprime location
that’s just ahop, skip, &ajump away from
everything you need! 3 cosy bedrooms,
plenty ofroom for the whole family or a
few flatmates.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2MCKAIN LANE 3 2 2
AMASTERPIECE OFMODERN 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 Offers Over $549,000
View
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By Appointment
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Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885
For Sale $650,000
View By Appointment
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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, or simply enjoy the tranquility of
the surroundings,thisproperty offers endless
possibilities. Situated inthe heart of Moana/
Lake Brunner, you will be surrounded by
breathtaking natural landscapes.
For Sale $345,000
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Agent Manu Otene 022 308 6885
4+ 2 4
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
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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
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Netherby 107 Princes Street
Ashburton 2/38 Cass Street
Open Home
Open Home
So many improvements
Discover acharming 1970's home that's been thoughtfully updated for modern living. This
charming three-bedroom homeboasts significant improvements making it amust-see.
Everyroom benefits from new double glazing, ensuring warmthand energy efficiency. The
expansive living area, currently used as an office and lounge, boasts anew heatpump,
heat transfer system,and MoistureMaster for year-round comfort.Insulation in the ceiling
and underfloor, along with newLED lighting, enhances comfort and efficiency. Freshly
painted inside and out, this home features new carpet and vinyl flooring, adding amodern
touch.
3 1 1 1
For Sale Buyers $555,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU182159
2/38 Cass Street
Introducing the exquisite newMona WheyApartmentsideally situated in theheart of
Ashburton, designed by Chilton &Mayne and constructed by renowned local builderCraig
Ingold. This luxurious 142sqmtwo-bedroom apartment caters to diverse lifestyle
preferenceswhile upholding an uncompromisingstandard of quality. Upon entry, ascend
to the living area where you aremet with ahigh stud and serene park views through floor
to ceiling windows offering elevated vistas of MonaSquare. Thekitchen is an entertainers
dream, with awell thought-outdesign and finished with top quality appliances.
2 2 1 1
For Sale Buyers $878,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 10.00-10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU188155
Allenton 13 Hanrahan Street
Open Home
Ashburton 13 Mona Square
Open Home
Location, location, location
Discover luxuryand comfort in this private, sunlit contemporary residence locatedina
prime location that is truly amust-see. Recently refreshedinside and out with brand new
carpet throughout ,this property boasts three spacious double bedrooms and agenerouslysized
livingarea warmed by alarge log fire,promising cozy evenings during the colder
seasons. Step outside into adelightful outdoor living space that opens up from the sunny
living areas onto two sunny patios-perfect forenjoying family time and hosting
gatherings with friends. The garaging options areoutstanding, featuring asingle garage at
therear of the section.
3 1 1 2
For Sale Buyers $589,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU181372
13MonaSquare
Discover this stunning newMonaWheyapartment located in theheart of Ashburton.
Designed by Chilton &Mayne andbuilt by renowned localbuilderCraig Ingold, this
luxurioustwo-bedroom,128sqm apartment is tailored to variouslifestyle preferences.The
inviting entranceway leads to astylish open plan kitchen complete with upmarket
appliancesall with sweeping views over Mona Square.Enjoy year roundcomfort with a
heat pump. Alarge sliding dooropens to acovered, secure patio, perfect for outdoor
relaxation. The apartment featurestwo spacious bedrooms with amplehangingand
shelving space in the wardrobes.
2 1 1 1
For Sale Buyers $712,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 10.00-10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU188158
Rakaia 131 Rolleston Street
Open Home
Hampstead 200 Chalmers Avenue
Open Home
5bedroom haven!
Discover this spacious 5-bedroom homeboasting large open-plan living with plenty of
character, heated by heat pumpthe living area overlooks thelarge covereddeck. With 3
good-sized double bedrooms and2single bedrooms,there's room for everyone. Enjoy the
renovated bathroom featuring, vanity, toilet andshower,with asecond toiletinseparate
laundry. This home boast, offstreet parking, plenty of beautiful character features,aswell
as afully fenced yard making it ideal foryoung families and pets. So get in touchfor more
information andmake an offer they can't refuse. Enquiries over $495,000.
5 1 1
For Sale Buyers $495,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 10.00 -10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU172167
Extremelycomfortable living
This warm, modern, low maintenance townhouse offersthe perfect blend of comfortand
convenience. The spacious open plan living, kitchen anddiningarealayout creates awarm
and welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy thesunnyaspect with familyand friends.
With two generous double bedrooms and an additional singlebedroom that can easily be
transformed into an office or hobbyroom, this townhouse adapts to your lifestyle needs
with ease. Complete with adouble internal accessgarage, garden shed andgarden areas
to grow your fruit and vegetables, this property is conveniently located close to the
Netherby shopping area.
3 1 1 2
For Sale Buyers $545,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 10.00-10.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU184976
Ashburton 218 WalnutAvenue
Open Home
Ashburton 258C Moore Street
Open Home
This won't last long
Discover this meticulously renovated 1960's home, offering aperfect blendofmodern
comfort and classic charm. Theheart of thehouse is theupdated kitchen, featuring highquality
appliances and adjoining dining area. Adjacent is thelarge, invitingliving area
complete with afloor-mountedheat pump and acompliant log burnerfor cozy winter
nights. Step through the sliding door to asheltered and private deck -ideal for outdoor
entertaining, and an easy-care, fully fenced garden area. This sunny residence boasts three
double bedrooms, including amaster suite with awalk-in robe and an ensuite equipped
withashower and vanity.
3 2 1 1+
For Sale Buyers $538,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 10.30 -11.00am
Web pb.co.nz/AU187882
Super opportunity
An opportunity not to be missed located super handy to town this threebedroom
home/townhousepresents ararechance to secureaproperty like this in alocation that is
always sought after. Double glazedspacious livingset nicelyfor thesun. Benchtop cooker,
wall oven, dishwasherand two heat pumps. The luxury of threebedrooms with onehaving
access to the bathroom. Spacious single garage with laundry. Easy care section. Virtually
staged by Styling Homes.
3 1 1 1
DeadlineSale closes Tuesday 3rd
September, 2024 at 2.00pm, (unless
soldprior)
View Sat 17 Aug 10.30-11.00am
Web pb.co.nz/AU191037
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Allenton 82A Creek Road
Hampstead 15A Strowan Avenue
OpenHome
Open Home
Uniqueand stylish
Welcome to amodernand stylishsanctuary tucked away for privacyand tranquility. This
stunning four-bedroom home boasts two livingareas andisadorned withpolished
concrete flooring,high ceilings, and full-length windowsthatinvite amplesunlightto
illuminate the space. Uniquely stylish, this property boastseasy-care gardens that setthe
stagefor effortless entertaining andoutdoor enjoyment. Thefullyfenced yardprovidesa
secure environment forboth relaxation and recreation.Additionally, with plenty of offstreet
parking and an internalaccessdouble garage, convenienceiskey forresidents and
guests alike.
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 29th
August,2024at3.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Sat 17Aug 10.45-11.15am
Web pb.co.nz/AU189017
Private &spacious
Great outdoorspace and landscapingsets off this brand newhome in anew modern subdivision.Nicelypropotioned
throughout with fourdoublebedrooms with themaster having
an ensuite and walk thrurobe.Access from thebedroom to apatio and expansive lawn
area. The main toilet is separate and the bathrooom consists of abath, showerand vanity.
The laundry is situated in anookinthe attacheddoublegarage. Theinternalkitchen has a
walkinpantry and is open to thedining area and with slidingdoorstothe exterior.The
separate living is offthe entry and is just far enough removedfrom thekitchen area.
4 2 1 2
ForSale By Negotiation
View Sat 17 Aug10.45-11.15am
Web pb.co.nz/AU172015
Netherby 28 Redhaven Rise
Open Home
Ashburton 91 Walker Street
Open Home
Unbeatablelocation
Welcome toyourlow-maintenance oasis, perfect for downsizing or simply enjoying a
fabulouslocation close totown.Step inside to an invitingopenplan kitchen,dining, and
livingarea. Enjoythe warmth of the heat pump as sunlightstreams through thedoubleglazed
windows, making thisspace supersunny and welcoming. Thespaciouskitchen,
complete with streetviews, is perfectfor preparing mealsand entertainingguests. Relax in
the living area, where doors open to aprivate outdoor space-idealfor morning coffeeor
eveningunwinding.
2 2 1 2
For Sale Buyers $580,000+
View Sat 17 Aug11.15-11.45am
Web pb.co.nz/AU188802
Tinwald 149 HarlandStreet
OpenHome
Exquisite living
Are youinthe market for astunning,near new fourbedroom home
with luxurious features and ample space for entertaining, look no
further!! Step inside this wonderful property featuringamaster
bedroom with en-suite, walk in robe and accesstoanexterior patio
for relaxing eveningsoutdoors. Themain bathroom with bath,shower
and vanity services the remaining bedroomsand the toilet with basin
isseparate. Aheat pump in the hallwayensures all yearround
comfort. The large open living space and entertainers kitchen with
scullery offer the perfect setting for hosting gatherings,withseamless
flow to acovered outdoor entertaining area.
4 2 2 2
For Sale Buyers$760,000+
View Thu 15 Aug 5.00 -5.30pm
Sat 17 Aug11.00 -11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU189734
Morethan meetsthe eye
This 4bedroom brick residence offersspaciouslivingwithanopenplan layout heated by a
pellet fire and heat pump. Updated kitchen andbathroomformpartofavery spacious
250sqm home. Park with easeinthe tandem garage thesteponthrutothe backyard
which features an inground pool and alarge hot house. Fruit treesand alargehen house
help give someelementofselfsufficiency. Located just astone's throw away from the
Tinwald School, convenience meets comfort in this family friendly neighborhood. Don't
missout on this opportunity-schedule aviewingtoday.
4 1 1 2
ForSale $595,000
View Sat 17 Aug11.30-12.00pm
Sun18Aug 1.30-2.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU180963
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Residential/Lifestyle &Rural Sales Consultants
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Tinwald 122 George Street
Ashburton 97 Winter Street
Open Home
Open Home
Summer is on itsway
Charming 1960’s home, tastefully updated with modern conveniences. Featuresinclude a
bright, double-glazed kitchen withanisland, two heat pumps, and acozy gas fire in the
lounge. The well-insulated property offers four spacious bedroomswith ample storage.
Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor livingwith asunny outdoor area and built-in BBQ. The
updated bathroom includes amodernshower and laundrycupboard. Additional highlights
are adouble garage with aworkshop, adouble carport, and space for atrailer. Close to
Tinwald amenities,this home blends comfort with convenience. Don't miss out!
4 1 2 2+
For Sale Buyers $535,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 12.00 -12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU190811
Unbeatable location
Architecturally designed split level3bedroom home with theexposed beams adding real
charactertothe sun filled living areas. The main bedroom has ensuite,add to this asuper
sized bathroom, separate laundry and modern kitchen this home is super functional. Solar
panels allows the feed of powerback into the grid. When you talk location then this home
ranks right up there with the best. Virtually across theroadfrom thedomain, handyto
town, anumber of primary schools, Ashburton College, theHospital andsports/swimming
complex.Just to name afew. Situated on acornersection of 1019sqm with garagingfor 3.
3 2 2 2
For Sale Buyers $700,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 12.15-12.45pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU182950
Tinwald 83B Tarbottons Road
Hampstead 32 Bird Street
Ashburton 16 AshburyDrive
Open Home
Your private retreat
Nestled downaprivate driveway,this two-year-old gem offers apeaceful setting with rural
outlook. The lightand sunny open plan kitchen, dining, and living area is designed for
modern living. It'sawelcomingspace to unwindand relax. Thekitchen boasts asleek
design and features an open pantry with shelving, perfect forthe home chef who loves
both style and functionality.There is aseparate lounge, heated by aheat pump and opens
out to apatio area, making it an ideal spotfor entertainingguests. Your private oasis
awaits in themaster bedroom suite, complete with an ensuitefeaturing atiled shower and
aspacious walk-in robe.
4 2 2 2
For Sale Buyers $830,000+
View Sat 17 Aug 12.45 -1.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU186290
Topinvestment
Spacious four bedroom home handy to the Hampstead school. The
perfect blend of comfort and investment potential with thisfour-bedroom
home, designed to capture the sun's warmth and natural light throughout
the day. It has aspacious layout and modern amenities. Seamlessly
flowing spaces perfect for entertaining and everyday living.Large windows
strategicallyplaced to maximize sunlight.
For Sale Buyers $475,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU182029
New build opportunity
Discover your perfect homesite at 16 Ashbury Drive! This generous 815m2
section in abrand-new subdivision offers aprime location and ablank
canvas foryour dream home. With allservices at the boundary, you're
readytostart building the moment you takeownership. This expansive lot
provides ample space foryour ideal home design, outdoor living areas,
and landscaping vision.
For Sale Buyers $255,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU186636
4 1 1 1 2+
Allenton 10 Meadowlands Green
Ashburton 23E Golf Links Road
Rakaia West Town Belt
Ashburton Bach 69 369 WrensRoad, Rangitata
Come build your dream home!
We are thrilled to announcethe availability of aprime section in the
prestigious Meadowlands Green new subdivision. Spread across an
expansive 4000m2, this section is located in the sought-afterStageTwo,
offering you the opportunity to build yourdream home in thisbeautiful
neighbourhood. One of the standout features of this sectionisthe
convenience it offers.
2.09haExecutive lifestyle -Golf Links Road
With the vendors change of plans this becomes your opportunity to
purchase apremium NW located lifestyle section. With titlealready issued,
post and rail fencing in place plus power and fibre at the boundary -what
are you waiting for? Now is the time to jump in and secure this lifestyle
section with the added bonus of aconceptplan package to the value of
$2,500 plus GST when you purchase.
Jewel in the crown
Discover your dream location at the new subdivision in Rakaia, where18
generously sized sections await, ranging from spacious 361sqm to
497sqm. Designed with sensible covenants to safeguard your investment,
these sections offer diverse opportunities for building your ideal home.
Situated adjacent to the picturesque Rakaia Domain and accessed
through the serene, tree-lined West Town Belt.
Grab theopportunity
This bach has been much loved as well as used over the 30 plus years that
the familyhave enjoyed useofthis bach. Situated in the Rangitata North
Huts offering great access for thoselovers of fishing,whitebaiting, or just
as aspot to put your feet up and enjoy. The settlement offers aunique
familyenvironment, with acommunity hall for residents to useand space
forkidstoplay.
For Sale Buyers $347,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU182479
For Sale $540,000
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL171030
For Sale Buyers $175,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU186905
For Sale Buyers $145,000+
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AU174286
2 1
Chertsey 74 Jamiesons Road
Ashburton 33 Farmstead Lane
Ashburton 232 ElginRoad
FinalNotice
8ha Lifestyle-Develop your way!
Agreat lifestyle land opportunity combining an 8hectare bareland title
with privacy and positioned forfuture development. No covenants give
freedom to build acosteffective home or develop your wayasfinances
allow. Mountain and rural views are afeature to take advantageoffor
home location. Good quality Lismore soil with established pastures plus
ADC water race supply.
For Sale From $469,000 Incl GST
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL186978
8.62ha-AnEnglish rose
Welcome to Riversdale Homestead, where timeless elegance meets
modern charm. This stunning home was built in the 1880's and is listed
under the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as aCategory 2site. It has
been renovated to an exceptionallyhigh standard whilekeeping its
original character intact. Setamidst lush English-styletrees on 8.6 ha, it's a
dream for equine enthusiasts.
For Sale By Negotiation
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL182147
15.38 ha -Conway Park-Elgin
Locatedinthe favouredElgin district aclose 6kmdrive fromcentral Ashburton this is an all
round lifestyle/small farm property offering quintessential landand lifestyle living. The
property features the large family 525 m2 six bedroom homesteadwith awide range of
sheds, improvements and infrastructure. The home andchattels have been planned to a
high specification and present several options for dependent family, additional incomeeg
farm stays. Quality soil together with irrigation and location in tandem with the
infrastructure present several land use options to purchasers.
6 3 2 4
DeadlineSale closes Thursday 15th
August, 2024 at 12.00pm, (unless sold
prior), Property Brokers Ashburton
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL186221
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Open Homes
SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST
22 StrowanAvenue, Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 4 2 2 AHB30709
83 Princes Street,Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 0 AHB22495
91 Seafield Road, Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 4 1 2 AHB30785
3/287 Cameron Street,Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 2 1 1 AHB30767
NewListing/OpenHome
25 King Street,Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 4 1 1 AHB30853
22 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 11:00 -11:30am 3 1 4 AHB30845
32 Geoff Geering Drive, Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 4 2 2 AHB30871
24 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 11:15 -11:45am 3 1 2 AHB30267
8Allison Street,Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 2 1 1 AHB30519
18 Millibrook Place, Tinwald 12:00 -12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB30784
19 Charles Street,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 2 AHB30802
32 Geoff Geering Drive, Ashburton
4 2 2
62 Harrison Street,Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 2 AHB30839
178 ChalmersAvenue, Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 2 AHB30869
63 Cambridge Street,Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 3 1 0 AHB30816
45 Thomson Street,Tinwald 1:30 -2:00pm 3 1 0 AHB30779
1Strowan Avenue, Ashburton 2:15 -2:45pm 3 2 2 AHB30557
SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST
262 Moore Street, Ashburton 11:45 -12:15pm 3 2 2 AHB22640
This modern and spacious fourbedroom, two bathroom
house located at 32 Geoff Geering Drive inAshburton
is the perfect family home. With aland area of 673 sqm
and abuilding area of 208 sqm, this propertyoffers
plenty of space both inside and out.
Built in 2024, this house features amodern kitchen,
open plan dining area, separate lounge, and double
garage with remote control dooropener. The house is
heated by aheat pump and is well insulated, ensuring
year-round comfort.
rwashburton.co.nz/AH30871
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ForSale
$779,000
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Saturday11:00am -11:30am
This property is
proudly marketed by
KimMiller
027 236 8627
OpenHome
22 StrowanAvenue, Ashburton
4 2 2
OpenHome
91 Seafield Road, Ashburton
4 1 2
•4bedrooms
•2bathrooms including en-suite
•Open plan layout
•Kitchen includes butlers pantry
•Nicely sized 500sqm freehold section
ForSale
$799,000
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Saturday9:45am -10:15am
Armandvan derEik
021 597 527
•4-bedroom family homewith modern brick cladding
•1.2141 hectares zoned Residential D
•Subdividable land with potential for3lots.
•Established trees provide asheltered park like setting
•Secureworkshop and garden shed
ForSale
$1,080,000
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Saturday10:00am -10:30am
BruceMcPherson
027 438 4250
DeniseMcPherson
027 242 7677
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30709
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OpenHome
3/287 Cambridge Street, Ashburton
2 1 1
OpenHome
22 Melcombe Street, Tinwald
3 1 4
•Stylish Oamaru Stone cladding
•Modern kitchen
•Open plan kitchen and dining
•Separate lounge and laundry
•Two double bedrooms
ForSale
Price byNegotaition
View
Saturday10:30am -11:00am
Armandvan derEik
021 597 527
•Three double bedrooms
•Log fire plus two heat pumps
•Two double garages
•Corner section
•Room to park acaravan or boat onsite
ForSale
$579,000
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Saturday11:00am -11:30am
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027 438 4250
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027 242 7677
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www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
NZ’s next dark sky reserve?
BY DAVID HILL
Local democracy reporter
An increase in visitors hoping
to catch the southern lights has
resulted in acall for the Catlins
to be made adark sky reserve.
Recently Owaka Going
Forward presented to
Southland District Council at a
hearing for its long term plan
consultation, asking for support
in making its dream areality.
In its submission, the
community group referenced a
DoC estimate which said more
than 100,000 people had visited
Nugget Point —apopular
Catlins destination —for the 12
months to March 2024.
“Along with the spectacular
scenery, precious flora and
fauna and vistas on offer in the
Catlins, an increasing number
of those visiting want to
experience and take photos of
the amazing aurora lights,” the
submission read.
Located in the southeast
corner of the South Island, the
Catlins comes under the
jurisdiction of both Southland
District Council and Clutha
District Council.
Owaka Going Forward had
already spoken to the latter,
which group representative
Glenys Hanley said had been
supportive, and was now
turning its sights on Southland
District Council.
It specificallywanted
support with alighting policy
which would align with dark
sky requirements.
“The importance of having a
dark sky reserve here is really
to highlight the Catlins natural,
unique beauty, and its night
skies,” Hanley said.
The group pushing for
accreditation was asubcommittee
of Owaka Going
Forward and had registered
with DarkSky International.
Although it had paid a
registration fee, it was yet to
put in aformal application,she
said.
If ultimately successful, the
area would join six other
communities in New Zealand
with dark sky accreditation.
Those included dark sky
reserves Aoraki Mackenzie,
Wai­Iti (Tasman district) and
Wairarapa, and dark sky
sanctuaries in Oxford, Great
Barrier Island/Aotea and
Stewart Island/Rakiura.
The Aurora Australis captured
in the Catlins at Kaka Point. A
local community group is
calling for the area to be made a
dark sky reserve.
PHOTO SIMON EVANS/SUPPLIED
❛The importance of
having adark sky
reserve here isreally
to highlight the
Catlins natural,
unique beauty, and its
night skies.❜
—Glenys Hanley
Hanley said therewas
ecotourism potential for the
Catlins should it gain
accreditation, as well as
benefits for nature, such as the
large nativebat population
found in the area.
Other benefits included the
environment, local economy
and educational opportunities
for local schools.
Aside from the relevant
councils, the group alsohoped
to workwith DoC, Iwi and the
community to reachits goal.
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co­funded by RNZand NZ On
Air
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by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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wanted. Will pay Pin Group
Coat $1000, Six Impossible
Things $700, Surburban
Reptiles Sat Night $1600.
Anything by 25 cents,
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Toy Love or any
other Flying Nun and 80s
alternative punk bands.
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PENNY LANE RECORDS
always buying records.
Excellent prices paid. 430
Colombo Street, Sydenham.
03 366 3278. Open 7
days.
CARAVAN wanted with
shower and toilet. Needing
repairs ok or any condition.
Also wanting ahorse float
and trailer. Phone Steve
027 622 0011
SELL
MORRISON Maximus
Rotary lawnmower, comes
with mulcher. Also Knight
office chair, black. Both in
new condition. Please
phone 027 640 3981.
FLOWERS FOREVER:
Occasions, Christmas,
Funerals, Grave, Birthdays,
Anniversaries and to treat
yourself with flower therapy.
You choose. Daffodils
now. Ph 03 307 0072.
LPG
REFILLS
Small LPG cylinders
Off Street Parking
Available
Arthur Cates Ltd
26 McNally Street
Ph 308 5397
Riverside Industrial Estate
2686933
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD. Bone dry old
man pine. Perfect Woodburner
fuel, $350. per 3m 3 .
Phone or text 027 221 1408
SITUATIONS VACANT
GARDEN SUPPLIES
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.
SITUATIONS VACANT
FixedTerm
Technology Teacher
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, Linseed Straw
$7/bale, 21 pack $140.
Sheep manure $10/bag,
Firewood $100/m 3 . Call
Dave 027 601 1426, with
your order. A Hinds and
Districts Lions Project.
Are you apassionate educator with astrong foundation inTechnology
and adeep appreciation for Māori culture?
We are seeking apart time innovative Technology Teacher to join our
team at the Mid Canterbury Technology Centre in Ashburton. The
successful candidate will have astrongunderstanding of the Technology
Curriculum, the ability to integrate technology across various learning
contexts, and acommitment toincorporating Tikanga Māori into their
teaching practice.
Key responsibilities:
●Deliver engaging and effective Technology lessons aligned with the
New Zealand Curriculum to our year 7and 8students
●Create alearning environment that fosters creativity, problem-solving,
and digital citizenship.
●Integrate technology seamlessly across all curriculum areas.
●Demonstrate a strong understanding of Tikanga Māori and its
application inthe Technology classroom.
●Build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider
school community.
This is afixed term position for 2days aweek starting interm 4for the
rest of 2024. There is astrong possibility that this position will continue
next year.
Start Date: Monday 14October
Finish Date: Wednesday 18December
Closing Date: Monday 19 August
Please send your direct enquiries to principal@hinds.school.nz
2699182
2665476
MUSHROOM
COMPOST
Nowisthe timetodig in our
topqualitymushroom
composttoyour
vegetablegarden.
$60 per cubic metre
or $10 bag.
Deliveryavailable
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Phone 021 129 8936
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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
2697994
SALES POSITIONS
Hunting and Fishing stores throughout the country
have been market leaders in their field for many
years now.
We have twofulltimepositions available in our busy
Ashburtonstore.
Ideally, the successful applicants would have a
broad knowledge of fishing and hunting products,
however training will be provided to the successful
applicants.
Afirearms licencewouldbeanadvantage.
These positions involve meeting and greeting
customers, stock ordering and management and
till work. Being able to multi-task would be a
requirementand apositiveattitude is amust.
Aknowledge and understanding of our local water
fishing opportunities would be helpful for one
position and reception/POS experienceforthe other.
The applicants would need good communication
skills and be able to work within agreat team and
working environment. These positions include
working Saturdays; however, we’re closed most
public holidays.
If you have aninterest in the outdoors and wish to
develop your passion into asales career, then we
invite you to forward your current CVand cover
letter outlining past experienceto:-
TheManager, AshburtonHunting &Fishing,
Po Box181, Ashburton7740
or email: Ashburton.Store@huntingandfishing.co.nz
APPLICATIONSCLOSE AUGUST 23RD2024.
TRADE &SERVICES
ASHBURTON
TRADE &SERVICES
2699533
BUILDING and property
ACTIVE MAINTENANCE - services. Professional and
HEATPUMP maintenance, experienced Builder.
installation and repairs. Specialist in renovations
HRV filter replacement. and repairs, decks, fences,
GUTTER CLEANING for carports and retaining,
single storey homes and plastering and painting. We
GENERAL HANDYMAN also do tree pruning and
work. Phone Steven on 021
483 376.
removal. Call
267 1979.
Gavin 021
SITUATIONS VACANT
Curriculum Coordinator-
OpukeInnovation Hub
(Agriculture&Trades Programme)
Full Time
FixedTerm (18 months)
2additional units remuneration
Startdatebynegotiation
SITUATIONS VACANT
Areyou ateacher with passion forAgricultureand/or
Trades? Ourschoolisinthe process of establishing a
new innovation hub to support the delivery ofour
Agricultureand Trades programmes.
Our community has been akey part of our journey
to date. We are seeking a networker, with a
proven track record of building and maintaining
partnerships, to work alongside our community,
and staff, to develop our new Trades andAgriculture
curriculum forour school.Thisposition is fixed term
for 18months. Opportunities could exist, toextend
your employmentinother areasofthe school,atthe
conclusion of the project.
Ajob description andapplication form areavailable
on our website
(https://mounthuttcollege.co.nz/contact-us) or by
emailing college@mthutt.school.nz.
Theapplication form,cover Letter andCVshould be
senttocollege@mthutt.school.nz.
Applications close at 12:00pm onWednesday
21 August 2024.
Vacancy: International Assistant
Part time: 15 hours per week
Startdate: By negotiation
ALPS
2699802
A fantastic opportunity has arisen
to help support the International
Student programme at Mount Hutt
College. The successful candidate
will assist the International Director
with International programme activities and
administration support. The role will also include
responsibility for the homestay component ofour
International programme.
Mount Hutt College, and the Methven township,
lie at the base of Mt Hutt Ski Area. Our wider
environment provides amultitude of options for
outdoor enthusiasts, including the new Ōpuke
Thermal Resort and Spa, and is ahaven for those
seeking to become part ofafamily oriented and
tight knit community. Just a25minute drive away
from Ashburton and a1hour drive to Christchurch,
our location offers agreat balancebetween rurallife
and urban amenities.
The successful applicant will have toundergo the
policevetting procedure.
Ajob description andapplication form areavailable
on our website:
(https://mounthuttcollege.co.nz/contact-us) or by
emailing college@mthutt.school.nz.
The application form, cover letter and CVshould be
senttocollege@mthutt.school.nz.
Applicationsclose at 12:00pmon
Friday16August 2024.
TRADE &SERVICES
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.
2699752
TRADE &SERVICES
CARPET Cleaning. Powerful ALTERATIONS, SEWING,
equipment and fast drying. mending and trouser hemming,
curtain alterations
Upholstery, mats and rugs.
Experienced owner/operator.
Find us at www. Michelle on 027 352 7248.
and curtain making. Call
supersucker.co.nz or
phone John Cameron 027
435 1042
TRADE &SERVICES
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.
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
COBBLER GLENN for
soling, heels, back linings,
stitching, patching, zips,
bags and boot repairs.
Drop them into Stepping
Out, 144 East St, Ashburton.
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
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.
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.
FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER
A NEW LOOK
that lasts!
Existing kitchens, doors,
furniture &appliances
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 2678069
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.
CONTINUOUS SPOUTING
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TRADE &SERVICES
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"
SUN Control Window Tinting:
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes, offices
and cars. Window tinting
since 2004. Phone Craig
Rogers 307 6347, www.
windowtinter.co.nz
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
CawteWhiting 027-418-7955
kiwibm@outlook.com
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TRADE &SERVICES
TILING - For all your tiling
requirements including kitchen
splash backs, flooring
etc. (Full water proofing)
Call Kevin on 027 496
8314.
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
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
•GARDENING /SPRAYING
•SECTION CLEAN-UPS
•RUBBISH REMOVAL
•GUTTER CLEANING
2686935
Franchises
Available
Having problemswith your internal guttersystems?
Do your drains keep blocking,causing leakage into the soffitsand even your house?
Areyour soffits falling out due to waterrot?
We canconvert your internalgutters to standard externalgutters.
Allworkmanshipguaranteed
Ben Kruger 021 808 739 or 308 4380
232 BoundaryRoad,Ashburton
www.alpscontinuousspouting.co.nz
E; benkruger@xtra.co.nz
2698982
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ASSEMBLYOFGOD
HakatereMarae
SHW 1, Fairton.
Youare welcometo
join us any
Sundayat10am.
More Information
021 0800 6241
Pastor DavidHyslop
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’s206
Club. Monday,
Tuesday or Wednesday,
10am to 2.30pm, Seniors
Centre, 206 Cameron
Street. Cost $15. Phone 03
308 6817.
FOR LEASE
ENTERTAINMENT
AUGUST
CLUB DAY
Sunday 18 th
August 2024, 1pm
@AshburtonRSA
(this month only)
Allwelcome -
No covercharge
2695887
Self Storage,Ashburton.
Since2006
Various sizes,
secureaccess,trailer
Making storage easier
www.rainbowstorage.co.nz
office@rainbowstorage.co.nz
Ph /Text 021 554 570
STORAGE Unit, 7mx3.6m,
within town boundary.
Alarm monitored compound.
$45.pw Phone 027
449 1871
STORAGE: Secure self storage
units available, long or
short term. Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us
on 0274 362 636 or www.
ashburtonstoragefacilities.
co.nz
2701486
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
At the Cancer Society weknowhow acancerdiagnosis can
affectevery aspectofyour life andweare heretohelp.
Our services arefreeand confidential.
Ifyou or someoneyou careabout hascancer
please contactusfor supportand information.
Nau MaiKiTeKorero We welcome your call
2691939
HEALTH &BEAUTY
MidCanterburyChoir Presents
Letall the
WORLD
SING
Sunday18th August,2.30pm
BaringSquare Church, Ashburton
GuestArtists
Olivia Stewart
QuantumAcoustics
(Barbershop Choir)
Tickets $20
door salesonly
MidCanterbury Centre
Phone: 3077691
Facebook:@CancerSocietyMC
www.cancernz.org.nz
HEALTH &BEAUTY
AFTERHOURS
HEALTH CARE
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111
For allother medicalassistance outsideofnormal
hours pleasephone your generalpracticeteam,
24/7 to speak with ahealthprofessionalwho
will give youfreehealthadviceonwhattodoor
wheretogoifyou need urgent care.
If youdon’t have aregulargeneral practice,
call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree
telephonehealthadvice.
Allnon-residents andvisaholderspleasebring your
passporttoyoursurgery appointment.
NewZealanderstobring some form of ID.
PHARMACIES
WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex,
EastStreet will be openon...
Saturday from9am until1pm
Sunday from 10am until1pm
At Geraldine: TheGeraldinePharmacywillbeopen:
MondaytoFriday, 9amuntil 5.30pm
and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm
Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice
Phone thehealthline on 0800 611 116
Brought
toyouby
CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton
Phone: 03 3086733
Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz
FARMING NOTICES
LOGS WANTED Firewood
logs wanted, up to 200 ton.
Cash payment can be
made in advance. Phone
Robbie
Rakaia
0272977563.
2697267
HOME SERVICES
2570375
ROOF COATINGS: All roof
types, specializing in
Decramastic and Long Run
Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep
roofs not a problem. —
Spraymaster 027-433-7780.
ENTERTAINMENT
MEETINGS MEETINGS MEETINGS
10AM
Tuesday 3
September
2024
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
MID CANTERBURY
INCORPORATED
COMMUNITY
HOUSE
44 CASS STREET
ASHBURTON
MidCanterbury
Anne Campbelland Marion Cornwall
YOU ARE INVITED
TO OUR
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
ALL WELCOME
7TH&8THSEPTEMBER2024 EVENTS
FEATURING A
SPECIAL GUEST
SPEAKER
CELEBRATING
Alan, Dawn and Kelsie
7th September: Reconnectfor presentand past members and volunteers
RSA Linton Lounge 4pm–8pm
Finger food served. Baravailable
8thSeptember: Open Day 11am–2:30pm
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
ENTERTAINMENT
KARAOKE
Saturday
17th August,
7:30pm
CARS WANTED
★★★
WANTED WANTED Purchasing
caravans,
motorhomes,
vehicles. Good, bad, broken, sitting.
Ibuy them all. 021 592 625
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.
THE JACKSON’SBISTROOPEN THUR&SAT EVENINGS
Courtesy van
runs every
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday
from 4pm
Join the RSA (the friendly club)
12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 7175
Members, guests and affiliates all welcome
2700910
Allenton,Ashburton
ASHBURTON HEARINGASSN
FREE PUBLIC SEMINAR
Tinnitusand Auditory
Processing Disorder
Presentedby
Duncan Hann B.SC,M.Aud(Hons), MNZAS
Senior Clinical Audiologist and
Tinnitusand Paediatric (VRA)Specialist
To be held at
Ashburton SeniorCentre
206 CameronStreet,Ashburton
1.30pm, Friday 23 August 2024
YEARS
Dr ChristopherMcGrath
PhD(Otago), MSc, DO(BCOM, London)
Consulting Musculoskeletal Healthcare
Appointments/contact throughweb site
www.drchrismcgrath.co.nz
0210222 6378
NZTAApproved
Course provider forlicences
and endorsements
ContactChristine formoreinformation.
027245 2563
CJSDRIVINGSCHOOL@OUTLOOK.COM
2701157
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Thurs 15th
10.00
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Alien: Romulus
It Ends With Us
Twisters
Bookworm
Trap
TheFabulous Four
Deadpool &Wolverine
Bookworm
It Ends With Us
Alien: Romulus
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10.15 TheWay,MyWay
12.00 Trap
12.10 It Ends With Us
2.00 Alien: Romulus
2.45 Twisters
4.20 Inside Out2
5.30 It Ends With Us
6.10 Bookworm
8.00 Alien: Romulus
8.00 Deadpool &Wolverine
Sat17th
9.45 Inside Out2
10.00 Despicable Me 4
11.30 Garfield
11.50 Bookworm
1.30 It Ends With Us
4.20 Deadpool &Wolverine
4.45 Twisters
7.00 It Ends With Us
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10.00 Despicable Me 4
10.00 Inside Out2
11.45 Bookworm
11.50 It Ends With Us
1.35 Alien: Romulus
2.15 Garfield
3.45 Trap
4.00 Twisters
5.45 It Ends With Us
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10.00 TheFabulous Four
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GreyPower Ashburton
Monthly Meeting
Monday 19th,2pm
at theSenior Centre
Speaker –
JanRiach, Librarian
If yourequiretransport
please ring
Cath 308 2082
or Jo 308 4334
HAKATEREHERITAGE
COMMITTEE
AGM
ThursdayAugust29th
at 7:30 pm
Mt Somers
Memorial Hall
supper room
All welcome
Supper afterwards
2702028
2702391

ScottShearer (Sales Manager) 027669 5656
LanceMorrison 027 5888 278
Marc Juntilla 022 3759485
(Tagalog)
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