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TONI.WILLIAMS 

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Excitement is building for the 

annual Ashburton Market Day 

this Monday. 

Organiser Carol Johns said 

the town’s centre along East St, 

closed to traffic, would be 

bustling as more than 100 

stallholders had registered 

from near and far. 

‘‘It’s full. We’ve got awaiting 

list.’’ Johns said. 

Wares will include clothing, 

artworks, candles and 

fragrances, furniture, plants, 

jewellery, handcrafted goods 

and children’s toys. About 20 

will be food vendors, andthere 

will service groups with stalls. 

The event is traditionally 

held in September on South 

Canterbury Anniversary Day, 

CROWDS: Ashburton Market Day traditionally attracts 

thousandsofpeople, as shown in this photo from 2022. 

Inset Carol Johns. 

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the same day Ashburton’s 

iconic weeklong Bookarama 

opens in the Sports Hall, 

Tancred St. 

Bookarama organisers are 

also preparing for abusy day, 

leading in to the week in which 

they hope to raise even more 

from sales than last year’s 

record takings of $67,000. 

The MetService longrange 

forecast is for abalmy 19 

degrees, and partly cloudy with 

light winds. 

Johns said about one third of 

stallholders were from Mid 

Canterbury; others were from 

as far afield as Nelson, 

Blenheim and Dunedin. 

About 20 were newcomers. 

‘‘Which is 

fantastic, there will 

be something 

different for people 

to see, lots of 

different food this 

year as well. 

‘‘It’s just quality, agood 

chance for people to go 

Christmas shopping.’’ 

Johns said despite ‘‘a couple 

of niggles’’, the majority of 

Ashburton businesses had been 

supportive, as had the district 

council. 

‘‘It happens every year, and it 

brings thousands of people to 

the town.’’ 

Last year about 7000 

attended. 

‘‘I’ve got carloads of people 

coming from Christchurch, 

Leeston, Southbridge, West 

Melton. They’re already 

contacting me, they’re excited 

to come.’’ 

Ashburton Market Day, 

East St (between Havelock and 

Moore Sts) Monday, 9am to 

about 4pm. Ashburton 

Bookarama at the Sports Hall, 

Tancred St, opens 8am on 

Monday. 

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Tickets are selling fastfor a 

Glastonburystyle music festival to be 

held at Mt Somers in November. 

‘‘It just came about because A, the 

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The second reason was becausehe 

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something to celebrate reaching25 

years on the farm. 

So the idea of the Tamar Party in 

the Paddock Music Festival held on 

their property, Tamar Farm at Mt 

Somers, was born. 

Their inspiration had been seeing 

the joy brought to hundreds of 

thousands by Britain’s annual 

Glastonbury Festival, the world’s 

largestgreenfield music and 

performing arts festival in the world. 

After advertising on social media, 

tickets from the 5000 being sold were 

‘‘flying out the door’’. 

‘‘The tickets are selling fast, that 

tells you that people are excited by 

it,’’ Wright said. 

The headline act is new band The 

Treble Makers, featuringJason 

Kerrison of Opshop fame, alongside 

drummerHamish Gee (The Feelers), 

bassistMatt Short (Sola Rosa), 

guitarist Andy Lynch (Zed), and 

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Other acts would include Bryce 

Wastney of Nelson, the Brad Staley 

Trio of Tekapo, andThe Landgirls, 

Muzza &Mates,and Morgan &Mates 

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The event would be family friendly, 

with bouncy castle, merrygoround, 

food trucks and bonfire. People would 

be able to bringapicnic, stay the day 

and camp overnight if they wished. It 

would be BYO for alcohol. 

Methven and Mayfield Lions 

members would help with security, 

carparking, gates and barbecues 

featuring sausages, burgers and 

Tamar Farm beef. 

‘‘It’s agood family event, 100 per 

cent of the proceeds are towards the 

community,’’ Wright said. 

Funds raised would go towards the 

Ōpuke Innovation Hub, an 

agricultural and trades programme 

beingdeveloped by Mount Hutt 

College. 

Meanwhile, Jason Kerrison of The 

Treble Makers said the band had 

been named as such just this week. 

‘‘This will be the first public outing 

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Christmas tour tickets on sale 

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Exquisite silver and gold 

baubles, shimmering stars, gold 

reindeers and velvetclothed 

figurines are being carefully 

unpacked in eight Mid 

Canterburyhomes. 

The decorations will feature at 

Hospice Mid Canterbury’s The 

Christmas Experience on 

November 24. 

From 10am to 2pm, 

participants will tour the homes 

decorated for Christmas, and 

three gardens. 

Acommittee of seven has been 

preparing for the biennial event, 

which is afundraiser for the 

hospice’s services. The festive 

home and garden tour has been 

held on two previous occasions. 

The brainchild of hospice 

volunteer Barbara Redmond, 

the event is an opportunity to 

explore with friends and family 

while supporting agood cause. 

Committee member Christine 

Todd said the eight 

householdersthis time round 

approached hospice offering 

their homes. 

Fellow committee member 

Anne Marie Leech said the homes had not 

previously been on display for the event. 

Each house would be decorated 

differently. Many of the wonderful items to 

feature had been bought back from overseas 

by the homeowners. 

Early bird tickets to the end of September 

are $65, then $75. The price includes a 

goodie bag, apiece of Christmas cake and a 

FEELING FESTIVE: Preparing for Hospice Mid Canterbury’s The Christmas Experience are (from left) 

hospice manager Nicole Williams and committee members Barbara Redmond, Anne Marie Leech and 

Christine Todd. 

glass of bubbly. There will be acoffee cart 

and ice cream stand at one of the locations. 

‘‘On the day about 50 people will volunteer 

to ensure the day goes smoothly and 

everyone has an enjoyable time,’’ Leech said. 

The Christmas homes tour is open to 

anyone over 16, but isn’t suitable for 

wheelchairusers. 

‘‘All the services we provide are at no cost 

to people and without any government 

funding we need to organise fundraisers like 

this one.’’ 

Hospice Mid Canterbury’s The 

Christmas Experience is on November 24, 

10am to 2pm. Tickets at House of Travel 

Ashburton, 242a East St, or Kōwhai House, 

70 Havelock St, or events.humanitix.com 

Mid Canterbury‘short-changed’ 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Environment Canterbury 

chair Peter Scott says a 

‘‘gaping hole’’ in road funding 

for the region has been 

revealed in the National 

Land Transport Programme 

20242027 released earlier 

this month. 

While there was increased 

transportinvestment in the 

record$1.8 billion for 

Canterbury, amassive 

funding gap remained. 

Scott, who is also chair of 

the Canterbury Regional 

Transport Committee, said 

the NLTP, which named the 

second Ashburton bridge as a 

key priority, did little to help 

build and upgrade local roads 

and bolster public transport. 

The South Island was being 

‘‘shortchanged’’ as revenue 

derived here was directed to 

the North Island. 

Canterbury was the 

country’s second largest 

region. Investment into the 

region needed to be on apar 

with population and road 

network length. 

‘‘Canterbury has 12 percent 

of the population and over 16 

percent of the national 

roading network, but we 

generally only ever receive 

around five to eight percent 

of the NLTP funding,’’ Scott 

said. 

‘‘All we’re asking for is our 

fair share,’’ he said. 

‘‘Many lowcost, lowrisk 

improvements sought by our 

local communities have been 

declined, while larger state 

highway projects get the goahead. 

That’s not agood 

enough balance.’’ 

On the positive side, $905 

million allocated for 

maintenance and pothole 

prevention in the region 

would help maintain the 

roading network. And it was 

great to see the focus on 

bridges, including the 

Ashburton, and support for 

the state highway network in 

high growth areas. 

Ashburton mayor Neil 

Brown has echoed Scott’s 

concerns. 

Brown told Local 

Democracy Reporting alack of 

funding allocated in the 

NLTP meant Mid 

Canterbury’s roads would go 

‘‘backwards’’. 

Only $45.7m was allocated 

for the roading network 

spend, when the district 

council had budgeted $60.7m. 

‘‘We now have to go back 

and revisit our budgets and 

work programmes that we 

haven’t been funded for,’’ 

Brown said. 

IN BRIEF 

CAR CRASH 

One patient was airlifted to 

Christchurch Hospital in aserious 

condition after two cars collided on 

Monday about 10.15pm on State 

Highway 1near Fairton. Ashburton 

Volunteer Fire Brigade firefighters 

extricated one person from the 

wreckage of their vehicle using 

rescue cutting equipment. Police 

said the vehicles had been 

travelling in opposite directions. The 

road was blocked until about 1am 

on Tuesday. ‘‘Inquiries into the 

circumstances of the crash are 

ongoing,’’ apolice spokesperson 

said. Hato Hone St John also sent 

two ambulances and one first 

response unit to the scene. One 

patient was taken to Ashburton 

Hospital in amoderate condition, 

while two patients were assessed at 

the scene. 

REFUGEE FAMILIES 

Ashburton continues to welcome 

Afghanistan refugees. Three 

families are due to arrive this week 

with more in about five to six weeks. 

Refugee Resettlement programme 

personnel are looking for 

televisions, single bedding and 

kitchen ware. They are also seeking 

more volunteers to offer friendship 

and assist with tasks such as 

shopping, going to events and 

helping with conversational English. 

For more information, contact 

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won the title in 2019. Hoiho joins 

the kākāpō as the only bird to have 

taken out the world’s favourite bird 

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Ombudsman drops dog investigation 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


The Ombudsman has dropped an 

investigation into alleged failure 

by the district council to address 

concerns about abarking dog. 

Ashburton resident Christine 

Sanderson complained to the 

Ombudsman about two months 

ago after she had persistently 

complained over 18 months to the 

district council about the dog 

next door barking and howling. 

The Ombudsman, who 

investigates complaints against 

central and local government 

agencies, took the case on. 

But as the issue has since been 

resolved, last week the 

Ombudsman informed Christine 

they had dropped the case ‘‘The 

outcome that you were initially 

seeking has been achieved, as the 

dog is no longer residing at your 

neighbour’s address. Therefore, 

having carefully reviewed the 

circumstances, Iconfirm that 

further investigation is 

unnecessary in this case.’’ 

The resolution to the issue was 

last month when the owner 

relinquished the dog to the 

district council, which is 

rehoming it. 

Christine said she had been 

‘‘very happy and grateful’’ the 

Ombudsman had taken on the 

case in the first place, and 

pleased she no longer had a 

barking and howling dog next 

door. 

Nevertheless, she remained 

disappointed in the way she had 

been treated by the district 

council, andisnow calling for an 

apology. 

The Ashburton Courier’s 

reporting on the saga revealed 

the district council’s claim 

Christine was the only one 

complaining to it about the dog 

was incorrect, as another 

neighbour also complained 

multiple times. 

Christine said she felt like she 

had been called aliar as the 

district council stated it had no 

evidence of the dog barking 

excessively when she had filled 

out barking dog forms and had 

recordingsofthe dog barking and 

howling. 

She was also unhappy to have 

Christine Sanderson, with 

husband Trevor, believes she 

has been treated ‘‘shabbily’’ by 

the district council. 

been trespassed by animal 

control contractor Talbot 

Security after, frustrated by a 

lack of action, she stood outside 

the security firm’s premises 

playing arecording of the dog 

barking and howling. She did not 

think it was fair she was 

trespassed for breaching the 

peace when the recording was an 

indication of how her own peace 

had been breached. 

‘‘I think Ihave been treated 

shabbily,’’ Christine said. 

‘‘I might have got the result I 

have wanted, but the way and the 

time it’s taken to get that result 

isn’t agood relationship between 

the council and the Ashburton 

public.’’ 

The district council is refusing 

to apologise, not seeing any 

reason to do so. 

Group manager compliance 

and development Ian Hyde said 

in spite of more than 200 

responses to Christine’s 

complaints ‘‘sufficient evidence 

was not found at any point to 

justify the issue of an abatement 

notice’’. 

‘‘Council is satisfied that our 

actions complied in accordance 

with the Dog Control Act 1996,’’ 

Hyde said. 

He had no comment on the 

Ombudsman dropping the 

investigation. 

Christine also said she 

believed it was her complaint to 

the Ombudsman which had 

spurred on the district council to 

get the resolution it did, by 

making the offer of rehoming the 

dog to its owner. However, Hyde 

said ‘‘this had no bearing on that 

offer and acceptance’’. 

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Anew channel to divert water from the 

existing Ashburton River intake 

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council works towards improving water 

quality. 

Lake Hood, amademade lake south 

of Ashburton, has been plagued by algal 

blooms in recent years. 

Infrastructureand open spaces 

groupmanager Neil McCann said a 

drone was sent up on Sundayand 

Monday to see how it was working. 

“We had some water coming in from 

the river with some sediment in it, so it 

was really useful to see how it was 

working,’’ McCann said. 

“Initially, it looks like it’s doing 

slightly better than we expected. It is 

getting water down to the northwestern 

canals,’’ he said. 

“So far it is looking good.” 

The district council is attempting to 

tackle the water quality issues after 

taking over the management of the lake 

earlier this year. It budgeted $250,000 

for water quality improvements in the 

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No extra water is being taken from 

the river. 

It is water from the existing watertake 

consent being split between the 

new channel and the canal into the 

original lake at the northernend 

beach. 

The idea behind the secondary inlet 

is to help flush the canals on the 

western side of the lake, McCann said. 

Now that it is up and running, it will 

be monitored to ensure the water is 

ending up where they want it, he said. 

The new channel aims to improve 

water quality at Lake Hood, with the 

council committed to investing in longterm 

solutions, he said. 

The district council also wants to 

make improvements at the river intake 

and is continuing discussions with 

Environment Canterbury about river 

water. 

The Lake Extension Trust Limited 

had previously managed the lake and 

surrounds for the council but since July 

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been managing the lake on afiveyear 

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Aweed harvester was purchased for 

about $180,000 earlier this year and 

Ashburton Contracting Limited staff 

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expected to start using it in October. 

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For 80yearold Lesley Blain and 

husband 82yearold Ivan, of 

Ashburton, there are four keys to a 

long marriage. 

The couple wed 60 years ago 

today. 

Their four keys, all beginning 

with the letter F, are afaith in God 

and each other, family, friends and 

forgiveness. 

The couple married at Baring 

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Ashburton, two years after 

meeting at adance at the former 

Radiant Hall in Ashburton. A 

reception followed at the Tinwald 

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‘‘It was avery happy day,’’ Lesley 

said. 

At the time Lesley was working 

for Doug Bowden an accountant of 

Ashburton. After marrying, she left 

to set up an office for her father 

who owned the Tinwald Service 

Station. As atrained book keeper, 

she also did parttime worked for 

Dr McKenzie. 

Ivan worked at NZ Farmers Coop 

as ajunior stock agent. 

Following their wedding he 

bought his father’s school bus run 

in Lauriston and grew the 

business, taking on charter bus 

runs mainly around the South 

Island. 

With ahuge mortgage, the 

couple worked hard together to 

make asuccess of the business. 

While on abus trip to Blenheim, 

Ivan got the call no parent wants. 

His 15monthold daughter had 

been taken to hospital with 

convulsions. She recovered, but 

the health scare served as a 

turning point for the Blains. Ivan 

had always wanted to own afarm, 

so they sold the bus business and 

purchased 180 acres at 

Winchmore, which they ran for 

three years as acropping farm. 

Areal test in their marriage 

came when Ivan viewed a 

leasehold farm at Dunsandel. 

Knowing the farm’s neighbours 

were interested in the property, he 

signed up for the property and 

then headed home to inform 

Lesley what he had done. 

‘‘It was agreat decision that we 

made, and after the shock wore off 

Lesley was okay with the decision, 

because our marriage is based on 

trust,’’ Ivan said. 

Due to Ivan’s health, after 23 

years on the farm they sold it and 

moved back to Ashburton. 

While living in the Selwyn area, 

Ivan had been aLion, played 

cricket into his 50s, enjoyed golf 

and was part of Federated 

Farmers. On their move to 

Ashburton, Ivan continued with 

cricket, joined Rotary, played at 

golf and joined the MSA men's 

choir. He also worked for the 

Ashburton Trading Society to help 

bring in new members, before 

moving to work for Bede Cullen 

managing his buses fleet at Mid 

Canterbury Transport. When the 

business was sold they bought the 

contracts for five school bus runs. 

For Lesley, an encounter with 

the Lord when she was 35 lead her 

to becoming alay preacher. She 

continued this passion in Mid 

Canterbury, and she and Ivan 

joined St David’s in Ashburton. 

She undertook several roles with 

the church, including in women’s 

fellowship, and playing the organ 

and piano, something she still does 

for services today. 

The couple said farming wasn’t 

always easy, especially in the late 

1980s as interest on mortgages and 

penalty rates skyrocketed. At that 

time, the Blains supplemented 

their income by hosting tourists. 

‘‘They were mostly Japanese 

university students and some 

Americans. We really enjoyed 

their delight in experiencing New 

Zealand farming life. We met some 

very nice people and learned 

about their lives and customs,’’ 

Lesley said. 

They say their long marriage has 

been blessed by many miracles, 

includes through various health 

challenges they have encountered. 

One miracle that stands out was in 

the late 1980s. 

‘‘A howling gale and 30 degree 

temperatures whipped up afire in 

the Selwyn Planation, over the 

road from our farm. It was thought 

that the fire had been extinct from 

earlier in the week,’’ Lesley said. 

She looked out the window to see 

the flames leaping in the trees 

again. She ran out to see if the fire 

engines were there or people 

dealing to it. Realising she needed 

to raise the alarm, she turned 

around and came out of the trees. 

Ivan was coming up the drive at 

60kmh, she didn’t hear his ute due 

to the winds. 

‘‘Thanks to amiracle from God’’ 

he missed hitting her by asplit 

second. 

Ivan and Lesley moved into 

Lochlea Lifestyle Resort three 

years ago. They enjoy being 

surrounded by the love of their 

family. They have three children, 

two daughters and ason, along 

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great grandchildren, who all live 

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Hampstead Rugby Football Club has been 

announcedasone of 10 rugby clubs to 

receivea$30,000 grant for Bunnings 

products, materialsand labour support. 

The annual Bunnings Rugby Assist 

nationwide grants recognisethe service 

clubs provide to their local communities. 

The 2024 recipients were chosen from 

191 nominations. They include justtwo 

clubs from Canterbury, the other being 

the Oxford Rugby Football Club. 

Hampstead RFC will put the grant 

towards aplanned upgradetoits club 

kitchen. The upgrade is muchneeded as 

the club prepares to celebrate its 

centennial next year. 

The club is ahub for surrounding 

schools and families, hosting meals for 

tamariki and whānau cooked by 

dedicated volunteers. Over the past 

decade, it has flourished and become one 

of the largest Pasifika and Māori 

memberships within the Mid Canterbury 

Rugby Union. 

Committee member Naneh Manoa said 

after 30 years of service, the kitchen was 

ready for atransformation. 

‘‘Our kitchen holds acentral role in our 

activities. The sharing of kai and coming 

together for communal meals has become 

the glue that binds us together,’’ Manoa 

said. 

‘‘This grant will allow us to ensure that 

every person, young or old, who steps off 

the rugby field can leave with awarm 

meal in their puku. It’s yet another way 

for us to extend our manaakitanga, living 

our core values of fun, family, and 

respect,’’ she said. 

‘‘Thanks to Bunnings for making this 

possible.’’ 

FLOURISHING: Team members of Hampstead Hard are among those benefitting from the 

$30,000 grant. Below Hampstead All Sports Club volunteers (from left) Nicki Connor, 

MoRuffell, Lisa ChurchillGoddard and Tracey Henderson in the club’s soon to be 

renovatedkitchen. 


New Zealand Rugby general 

manager of community rugby Steve 

Lancaster said Bunnings Rugby 

Assist was achance to celebrate 

clubs and ensure they could 

continuethe important work that 

they weredoing. 

Bunnings has now supported 50 

rugby clubs nationwide through the 

grants,over the past four years. This 

year, the programme reached a 

significant milestone asmore than 

$1 million has now been distributed 

to grassroot clubs across the 

country. 


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including melanoma, is the most 

common form cancer in New 

Zealand. It accounts for an 

estimated 80 per cent of all new 

cancers identified each year. 

Free Safety Champ packs 

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form cancer in New Zealand and 

accounts for an estimated 80 per 

cent of all new cancers identified 

each year. 

Head of agricultural solutions 

for BASF in Australia and New 

Zealand Parvana Wali said 

increasing awareness of skin 

cancer was crucial for children 

growing up on farms. These 

children were often exposed to 

the sun for extended periods. 

“The majority of farms are not 

just busy workplaces, but family 

homes with the presence of kids, 

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Family Notices 

DiamondWedding 

Deaths 

Deaths 

Deaths 

BLAIN,Ivanand Lesley 

(McCandlish) 

Married on 19thSeptember 

1964 at Ashburton 

CONGRATULATIONS 

Love from allyourfamily 

Acknowledgement 

WILSON, WinstonDavid 

Teresa, Cara, Orianna, 

and Inez and families 

acknowledge and sincerely 

thank family and friends 

for their expressions of 

sympathy atthe loss ofour 

husband,father andPop. 

We deeply appreciate 

the letters, cards, flowers, 

personal messages and 

bakingwereceived. 

We thank you all who 

attended Win’s (Winnie’s) 

funeral service and for the 

donations to the Ashburton 

Kidney Society. 

Please accept this as a 

personal thank you. 

BARKER, Graham Leslie: 

With the deepestsadness we 

announce the passing of our 

dear Graham onSeptember 

11, 2024, after acourageous 

battle, aged 80 years. He 

was the most dearly loved 

husband of Jill for 54years. 

Dearlyloved fatherofthe late 

Dayle, andJaneGrice. Dearly 

loved Grandad of Harry, and 

Pixie. Our special thanks to 

DrPennyHoldaway, Palliative 

Care,StJohnAmbulanceand 

the kindestnursesatWard1, 

Ashburton Hospital for their 

caring of Graham in his final 

days. Graham was brought 

home before his final eternal 

rest. 

And may he rest in 

eternal peace knowing he 

was loved and had so much 

love around him. Messages 

to 12 AscotPlace,Ashburton. 

At Graham’s request a 

private funeral has been 

held. Graham will be deeply 

missed by many. “Youtoiled 

so hard and weare so proud 

youare ours” 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

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How doyou hope to be 

remembered? 

Call us today to pre-plan 

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COLLISON, Alan John on 

September15, 2024, aged 47 

years. Much loved husband 

of Ruby. Adored father of 

Aidan and Emma. Loved son 

of Jenny and the late Hugh. 

Will be sadly missedbyall his 

family and friends. Messages 

to the Collison family, PO 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A 

service for Alan will be held 

in our chapel, corner East 

and Cox Streets, Ashburton 

on Monday September 23, 

commencing at 10:30am 

followed by a private 

cremation atthe Ashburton 

Crematorium. 

Paterson’s 


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JONES,William James(Bill), 

17th August, 1939 – 13th 

September, 2024. Father to 

Barry, Peter, Carl, and Maria. 

Grandfather to Rebecca, 

Jamie, Jayden, Brandon, 

Shosahna, Gabrielle, 

Chantel, Dylan, Aleisha, 

Jared,Teri, and Grace. Greatgrandfather 

to 19. Long-time 

partner Rosalie, Children - 

Greg and David. Former wife 

Jeanette. 

“You’ll be sadly missed 

along life’s way, but quietly 

remembered every day, no 

longer in our life toshare, 

but in our hearts you’re 

always there”. 

Paterson’s 


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Family 

Notices 

Enquiriesphone 

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on308 7664 or call 

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GREASLEY, Trevor (Trev): 

It is with sadness that 

we announce the death 

of Trevor Greasley who 

Passed away peacefully 

at Ashburton Hospital, on 

September9,2024. Agreatly 

loved husband, partner 

and soulmate for over 68 

years to Barbara. Loving and 

devoted Dad tohis children 

and their partners Diane 

and Roger Wilson, Adrian 

and Bronwen Greasley and 

David and Clare Greasley. A 

funlovingand kind Grandad 

to Vikki Wilson and partner 

Nate Pinnell Michael Wilson, 

Laura Greasley and partner 

Kristopher Dietrich, Joseph 

Greasley and Luca Greasley. 

Great-grandfather to Hadlee 

Wilson and Willow Pinnell. 

Brother-in-law to Allan 

and Gill Short (England). 

Messages to: Unit 50 / 25 

Charlesworth DriveAllenton, 

Ashburton 7700. The family 

would like tothank Staff at 

Ashburton Hospital, Princes 

Court Life Care and Radius 

Millstream for their care and 

support. Barbara and family 

would also like to thank all 

staff at Paterson’s for the 

respectful assistance given 

at this difficult time. As per 

Trevor’s request a private 

family only funeral was 

held at Paterson’s Funeral 

Services on Thursday 12th 

September. 

Paterson’s 


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In Memoriam 

ANDERSON, Beverley 

Passed away September 

19th, 2023 

One year has passed. 

In loving memory of a life 

well lived. 

Gone butnot forgotten. 

Stephanie, Terry, Tony, 

Maddy, Sophie, Ella, Vicky 

and Hamish 

Thesolo exhibition of art from Ashburton artist Robin Arnst has 

opened and will run through to December. 

Exhibition at 

theLakehouse 

The Lakehouse Restaurant at 

Lake Hood is holding its fifth 

threemonthly artexhibition. 

The solo exhibition of art 

from Ashburton artist Robin 

Arnst has opened this month 

and will run through to 

December. 

The Robin’s ArtSchool 

founder and Ashburton Society 

of Arts life member is known 

forher multilayered or 

collage, contemplative art 

works. 

She has exhibited in many 

national exhibitions, including 

the renowned annual Molly 

Morpeth Canaday Awardwhich 

is dedicated to excellence 

across art forms within New 

Zealand contemporary art 

practice. 

Restaurant spokesperson 

Zdena KasparWest said all art 

works are for sale, and buyers 

can take their purchase with 

them, not needing to wait until 

the exhibition is completed. 

‘‘The Lakehouse is agreat 

venue for artists to exhibit, as 

customers have plenty of time 

to look at the exhibition and 

decide on their purchase over a 

coffee or ameal.’’ 

New World booze ban 

Atwoday suspension from 

selling booze for mostNew 

Worlds in the South Island 

will be amajor financial 

blow, an alcohol watchdog 

says. 

Thirtytwo New World 

supermarkets throughout the 

South Island, including 

Ashburton, will have their 

offlicenses suspendedfor 48 

hours for breaching online 

alcohol advertising rules. 

The Alcohol Regulation 

and Licensing Authority 

(ARLA) released its reserved 

decision on Friday, ordering asuspension of 

the supermarkets' licencestosell alcohol in 

the South Island. 

Three of the police's applications were 

dismissedbythe authority. 

Alcohol Healthwatch executive director 

Andrew Galloway told Midday Report police 

deserved credit for how they had handled the 

process. 

‘‘They have been very fair in dealing with 

both supermarketsonthe rules around price 

promotion and have previously warned this 

particular supermarket chain,’’ he said. 

‘‘We're pleased for the result and we 

commend the police on taking the application 

and (the authority) for the very good decision.’’ 

Inspector Ian Paulin sought the suspension 

of liquor licences for the New World stores for 

an alleged violation of the Sale and Supply of 

Alcohol Act earlier this year. 

The breaches related to the online 

promotion of DB Export Gold and Ultra Low 

Carb products onJanuary 9, that were 

advertised at a26.1 percent mark down for 

Wine will beamong products 

not being sold by New World 

for two days. 

club card owners. 

Under Section 237 1B of the 

Act, the promotion of 

discounts of alcohol products 

of more than 25 percent is 

prohibited, unless on licensed 

premises. 

Atwoday hearing in front 

of the ARLA was held in the 

Christchurch District Court 

last month. In its decision, the 

authority found 32 of the 

stores in breach, suspending their offlicences 

for 48 hours most of which will begin at 7am 

on Tuesday, October 8. 

During the case, defence lawyers for 

Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) argued the 

breach was at the ‘‘lower end of the scale’’ and 

the result of ‘‘an honest mistake’’ because a 

final pricing check was not carried out at 

FSSI's end, who were acting as agents for the 

stores. 

When asked if he believed it was an ‘‘honest 

mistake’’, Galloway told Midday Report he was 

unsure. 

‘‘I won't be drawn on whether it was 

innocent, or otherwise. Supermarkets sell as 

evidenced in the decision 31percent of all 

alcohol consumed. That's ahuge amount of 

revenue and they've got the resources to do 

better. 

‘‘There's no real out for them.’’ 

Foodstuffs said it had since implemented 

stricter processes. 

~ RNZ


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11 

OUT AND ABOUT 

SEPTEMBER 1922 

Methven Squash Club is hosting the 

Dgrade national superchamps. 

Games will be played from 8am to 

9pm until Saturday. 

SEPTEMBER 21 

Litter-Free Ashburton is having a 

community clean up day as part of 

Keep NZ Beautiful Week, 10am to 

1pm. Community groups and 

individuals can meet at the event 

caravan in the West St car park. 

Gloves and bags are provided. 



When Hakatere Marae'snew 

coordinator assistant Tk Paul 

was apreschooler, he attended 

the Hakatere Marae kōhanga 

reo. 

He revelled in learning te 

reo Māori, but when he started 

school was stopped from 

speaking the language. 

But today, as Te Wiki oTe 

Reo Māori/Māori Language 

Week is under way this week, 

the 34yearold is optimistic 

about the future of the 

language. 

For the first time, he and a 

small team from the marae are 

providing avariety of events to 

celebrate the week. 

They range from twirling 

pois and waiata (singing) to 

putiputi (flax flowers) making 

and displaying arts and crafts. 

Saturday will be the last of 

the marae'shauora/ health 

days for the year. This is an 

opportunity to get avariety of 

health checks done for free. 

While the day is for anyone, 

there is afocus on tane/men's 

health. 

‘‘We got the inspiration to 

offer the activities from other 

maraes. We thought ‘If they can 

do it why can't we?’’’ Paul said. 

Paul said he believed the 

Optimism for future 

of te reo Māori 

CELEBRATION: Sarah Heney (centre) leads awaiata beforeapoi 

exercise session at Hakatere Marae to celebrate Te Wiki oteReo 

Māori. Clockwise from right TkPaul was stopped from speaking 

te reo Māori when he went to school. Karla Paul holds putiputi 

flowers similar to ones she taught attendees at the Hakatere 

Marae yesterday how to make. Twirling pois and 

swinging hips was all part of the fun for (from left) 

Sarah Heney, Kylie Paul and Sala Touli. 

new Māori Queen Ngawai 

Hono ki Parakino, like her latefather 

Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau 

Te Wherowhero VII, would use 

the avenue of te reo to help 

unite Māori and non Māori. 

‘‘It'sgood for people to learn 

some Māori even if it's just kia 

ora (hello), ka kite (good bye), 

kei te pēhea koe? (how are 

you?),’’ Paul said. 

‘‘I'mmore than excited to see 

more and more people and 

organisations using te reo 

Māori,’’ he said. 

‘‘Going forward Ihope there 

are Māori language classes 

offered at the marae, in 

classrooms and the 

community.’’ 

The Māori Language 

Commission says Māori 

Language Week has been 

celebrated every year since 

1975. Māori Language Day was 

September 14 and 

commemorates the 

presentation of the 1972 Māori 

language petition to 

Parliament. 

Hakatere Marae is offering 

free events to celebrate Te 

Wiki oTeReo Māori/Māori 

Language Week. Today from 

10am to 1pm is an opportunity 

to view adisplay of arts and 

crafts. Friday from 10am to 

1pm visitors can learn how to 

make fried bread. Saturday 

from 11am to 2pm there is a 

hauora/ health day, with health 

checks, advice and support, kai 

and games. 

Methven Chill Fest 4pm to 9pm. Mt 

Hutt and Mt Hutt Parks are hosting a 

street style rail/ jump session for all 

ages at the Bike Methven Jump Park. 

Live music featuring headline act 

Summer Thieves, food trucks, 

Shebeen Bar, and fireworks. Tickets 

$5; proceeds towards supporting the 

Methven Community Pool and Mount 

Hutt College climbing wall. Tickets via 

Mt Hutt Facebook page. 

Handbags and Gladrags -Safe 

Families fundraiser for White Ribbon. 

Silent auction and mystery handbag 

auction at the Ashburton Club and 

MSA from 6.30pm. Tickets $35pp 

and available from Safer Mid 

Canterbury, 255 Moore St, 

Ashburton, or 

annaarrowsmith@hotmail.co.nz. 

Hakatere Marae hauora/health day 

at the marae, State Highway 1, 11am 

to 2pm, with afocus on tane ora/ 

men’s health. 

SEPTEMBER 22 

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 

Walk and Draw workshops 2pm to 

3pm. Participants will be guided in 

free-flowing abstract drawing 

techniques, inspired by different 

locations within the Ashburton 

Domain. Ages 12 and over. All 

materials provided. Register via 

aagm@adcgovt.nz. 

The Plains Vintage Railway and 

Historical Museum open day from 

11am to 4pm at 20 Maronan Rd, 

Tinwald. Working stationary engine 

and vintage machinery displays, 

village buildings and trains rides for 

purchase. 

SEPTEMBER 23 

Ashburton Market Day on East St, 

9am to about 4pm. 

SEPTEMBER 2328 

Rotary Club of Ashburton 

Bookarama at the Sports Hall, 

Tancred St, opens 8am Monday.

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 29 

19 September 2024 

Message from thePrincipal 

Nau mai, haeremai, 

SecondarySchools’Winter 

Tournament Week 

Twoweeksago,Ihadthe pleasureofwatching 

many of our teams compete in the annual 

Winter Tournament Week. 

This is such awonderful week to see many 

of our students inthe sports arena, and to 

watch the fun and passion they have for their 

competitions. Itravelled between Christchurch 

and Dunedin to seeteams involved in Hockey, Rugby,Equestrian,Netball 

and Basketball, and they all represented our school extremely well. I 

was impressed with the sportspersonship and the way they conducted 

themselves,bothingames andonthe sidelines. 

We also had teams inBlenheim and Invercargill, and Ihope tofollow 

Football and Smallbore Rifle Shooting in the event next year.There will 

be moreabout the resultsinfuture newsletters. 

Language Weeks 

This term has been ahive ofactivity from our Cultural Committee 

and several staff and students, as we have celebrated anumber of the 

student and staff cultures which make our College ‘A World School’. We 

have celebratedAfghani,Tongan, SolomonIslands,Filipinocultures. 

This week we celebrateTeWikioTe Reo/MāoriLanguage Week where 

we celebratenot only thelanguages,but also arange of activities. 

We have ‘Phrasesofthe Day’published; oursenior tauira [students]have 

been going aroundthe College doing Q&A; we have aPhoto FrameDay; 

andTeWairuaoMaata Waka (our Kura (School)KapaHakaRōpū[Group]) 

performing onthe outside stage yesterday, Wenerei (Wednesday), at 

lunchtime. 

Last Week of Term Three 

We head into our last week for Term Three next week, and all our 

students need tofinish this term well -following our Values of Respect, 

Quality and Pride. These were all very present in the aspects that Ihave 

mentioned,and those students involved across alloftheseeventsshould 

have greatpride in whattheyhavedone, howthey have representedthe 

College,but also representedthemselves andtheir whānau. 

FlavaFestival -Our AmazingKapaHakaGroup 

The opportunity tosee, hear and feel the great sense ofpride and 

purposeofour Kapa Haka group thatperformedatFlava,inTimaru,was 

an emotional occasion. All the whānau, teachers and supporters ofthe 

College were in awe oftheir performance, but also their support of one 

another. 

Therespect they hadwas very evidentwhen the winningschool, Roncalli 

College was announced, and our students stood proud and delivered a 

heart-warming hakatoacknowledgetheir achievement. That wasavery 

proud moment forall who were present at thattime. 

Welook forwardto2025 when ourgroup will be focussedoncontinuing 

the amazing performances they do and those values of Pride, Quality 

and Respectbeing frontand centre in allthatthey do. 

Ngāmihi nui 

Simon Coleman 

Tumuaki•Principal 

Information 

AshburtonCollegeMusic Evening 

If youare 

available,come 

and joinusat 

this evening 

which showcases 

remarkable 

talentfrom 

our students, 

across arange of 

musical genres. 

Information 

Can YouHelp? 

RefugeeSettlementSupport Service 

The volunteer co-ordinator forthe RefugeeSettlementSupport 

Service, throughSaferMid Canterbury/Hakatere Haumaru, 

is lookingfor more volunteers. 

TheRefugee SettlementSupportService is preparingfor anotherintake 

of families to arrive in Ashburtonoverthe next couple of months. 

Thefamilies vary in numbersand ages andwill be living in 

AshburtonandTinwald. 

TheRefugee SettlementSupport Serviceislooking for 

newadult volunteerstohelp thesefamiliessettlein. 

Theroleofavolunteer is like afriend in thecommunity. 

Thetimecommitment would beabout two-threehours per week, 

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This is agreat waytoexperienceadifferentculture 

and to make adifferencetothe lives of ournewcomers. 

If youareinterestedinvolunteering please contactWendyHewitt– 

on 027 244 7127orwendy.rsvolunteer@safer.org.nz 

Congratulations 

AshColl WayStudentsofthe Week Award 

This week we highlightAshColl WayStudent of theWeekAwardees, 

for Weeks7and8of Term Three. 

The theme for Week 7was ‘ConsistentlyShowing Qualityby 

Attempting To Do TheirBestInTheir School Work’. 

Travis Andrews 

Year 9 

Amalia Worsfold 

Year 12 

ArloParsons 

Year 10 

Caitlin Conaghan 

Year 13 

Jemma Bancroft 

Year 11 

The theme for Week 8was also ‘ConsistentlyShowing Qualityby 

attemptingtodotheir best in theirschoolwork. 

Events 

OutdoorEducationClasses’Activities 

In this newsletter, wetake alook atanother of the experiences which 

our students gain via OutdoorEducation. 

Year 13 Heaphy Track OutdoorEducationfor Term Two 

Teacher-in-Charge of Outdoor Education Luke Martin tells us that the 

Year 13 Outdoor Education students had abusy Term Two, with their 

HeaphyTrack trip part-way through the tenweekterm. 

He said that theHeaphytriparrivedveryquickly in Term Twoand,atthe end 

of May, thegroup headed off on thesix-day adventure,with atrailer-load of 

bikesand aclassthatwas excitedand nervous about whattoexpect. 

We aretold that manyofthe classare awarethatLukecan oftenmake things 

soundeasier than perhaps they are, or -eg:‘it’sonlyalittle bitfurther to the 

end!!’ 

Their first nightwas spentcamping at Kohaihai campsiteand,due to arriving 

afterdark, it wasaquickset-up of tents, some dinner, then off to sleep to rest 

for the biking that layahead. 

Thefirstday’s biking wasamainly flatday to HeaphyHut.Withthe weather 

cloudy,and only afew spots of rain,this made foranicefirst dayonthe bike. 

Thesecond day, however, wasatough one, with an uphill ride all theway 

to James Mackay Hut. The weather was cloudy but aperfect temperature 

to battle the hill. 

OnDay 3, due to theweather changing,thedecisionwas made to bike back 

to Heaphy Hut.This proved tobeawise decision, as it not only rained but 

hailed, andwas bitterly cold.The fireand some hotfoodwentdownwell on 

that,the fourth night. 

Thelastday wasaride back to Kohaihai campsitetocamp out forthe last 

night, and then travel back to Ashburtonthe followingday. 

Everyone had some battles, whether it was mental or physical, but all of 

the class showed great teamwork and were morale boosting towards each 

other. 

Formanystudents,thisistheir fourth year of OutdoorEducationand it was 

greattosee them putall their priorknowledgeand skillstothe test. 

This term hasseen students on themountain forsome skiing, as part of their 

Risk Management Unit. 

(Pictured above): Theclass still allsmiles on their final biking day. 

(Left toright): Dick Layno, Luke Hay, Noah Curwood, Sean McArthur, 

Raven Tayaban, Sai Sukumar, Elliott Ward, Sienna Skilling, Tom Patterson, 

Zac Douglas, E-JElliott, Keagan Nel and Sebvan Rooyen. 

(Pictured left andbelow): 

Someofthe fineviews 

along theway. 

The 

AshColl 

Way 

TylerDuPlessis 

Year 9 

RongomaiHeke 

Year 12 

Ashlee Estriech 

Year 10 

Tamsin Cartney 

Year 13 

McKinley Brown 

Year 11 

Coming Events 

Please note -*denotes subject to confirmation of student availability. 

September 

16-22 MāoriLanguage Week 

18-20 Year 11 OutdoorEducationMountainBiking #2, 

Hanmer Springs Forest Camp 

20 House RedLight/GreenLight, 1:20pm-2:05pm,atCollege 

21-12 Oct Collegestudents German Tour,Germany 

23 Year 9/Year 10 Colour Run, Argyle Park,1:45pm-3:05pm 

23-29 Mental Health Awareness Week 

24 Year 12AHA -General Farm Work,Thompsons Track 

Cancelled –Year11/Year 12 ‘PasifikaRise’,Ara,Christchurch 

PostponementDay -Full School Assembly9.00am-10.00am 

25 Year 11AHA GeneralFarming,Grahams Road 

Year 13 PEDGolfAssessment, AshburtonGolfClub 

26 HarmonyDay Cultural Dress Day 

MusicEvening,AshColl Auditorium, 7:00pm 

27 End of Term Three, beginning of StudentHolidayBreak 

29-01 ** NationalSchoolRoad Cycling,Timaru

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 29 

19 September 2024 

Congratulations 

TopTwo Positions Gained at 

Aoraki Table TennisChampionships 

The Aoraki Table Tennis Championships took place on Friday 

16 August at the BarryButler Stadium in Timaru,with atotal of eleven 

teams competing from across the region, five ofwhich were from 

AshburtonCollege. 

Manager Darion Gray said that the atmosphere was lively, and 

highlightedthe strengthofTable TennisinAoraki. 

TheAshColl Team Memberswere– 

AshColl1 – Renz Baleroso, Jeffrey Luzana. 

AshColl 2 – ShawnTayaban, BenCiron. 

AshColl3 – Harsh Patel, GabrielTeves. 

AshColl4 – JohnPaul Requijo, Audric Chai. 

AshColl5 – Marygel Arada, BlaizeSevilla. 

Results–TopTwo Positions 

The AshColl 1 and 2teams went through pool play unbeaten and faced 

each other in the crossovers, with AshColl 2proving too strong and 

taking the spoils 3-0. 

As Darion said, securing the top two positions was an impressive 

achievement. 

(Pictured left, lefttoright): 

Thewinning AshColl 2 

team of 

BenCiron and 

Shawn Tayabanwith 

SuzanneFitzgerald, 

Secretary,South 

Canterbury Table Tennis. 

Pleasingly,all our 

remaining teams 

secured wins during the 

competition. These teams 

placed 6th (AshColl 5), 

9th AshColl 4and 

11th –AshColl 3. 

However, it wasnot all 

about theresults,asJan 

Steenkamp from the 

AshburtonChristian 

School statedinhis thank 

youtothe organisersthat 

‘new friendshipshave 

been made’. 

(Pictured left, leftand 

right): Thesecond-placed 

AshColl1team of 

Jeffrey Luzana and 

Renz Baleroso. 

Acknowledgement 

Abig thankyou is giventoYear 12 student ShawnTayaban, fororganising 

before-school and lunchtime sessions. All the practice and commitment 

paid off. KaRawe! 

TheCollege contingent 

(pictured right, back row, 

lefttoright): 

Audric Chai, 

Gabriel Teves, 

John Paul Requijo, 

BlaizeSevilla, 

Marygel Arada, 

JeffreyLuzanaand 

Renz Baleroso. 

(Front row, lefttoright): 

BenCiron,HarshPatel, 

Shawn Tayaban. 

2024 NewZealand SecondarySchools’ 

SwimmingChampionships 

These Championships were held early in Term Three, between 25-28 

July,atthe Sir Owen GGlenn NationalAquatic Centre,Auckland. 

Competing were three College swimmers – Year 10 student 

Charlotte Doak, and Year 11 students Elliot Watson and Bella Wilson. 

KimDoak wasTeamManager. 

This is an entry-by-qualification Championship,with thegirls havingworked 

hard within their year’s squad training to be able to qualify for National 

Events. 

Kim Doak said that, despite some illness with the girls, they all competed 

very well, achieving anumber of Personal Bests. This is always avery 

positive outcome, aswere their final placings amongst strong opposition, 

alarge number of swimmers, and significant representation from schools 

throughout New Zealand. 

Results/times 

CharlotteDoak Girls’ 15 years 50m Breaststroke 39.59 

100m Breaststroke 1.27.78 

50m Backstroke 33.94 (Personal Best) 

50m Freestyle 30.44 

Elliot Watson Girls’ 15 years 200m Butterfly 2.46.90 (Top 8) 

50m Butterfly 33.20 (Personal Best) 

200m Freestyle 2.22.87 

200m Individual Medley2.41.68 (Personal Best) 

50m Freestyle 31.03 (PersonalBest) 

Bella Wilson Girls’ 15 years 

100m Backstroke 1.12.73 (Personal Best) 

50m Butterfly 32.01 (Personal Best) 

200m Backstroke 2.38.44 

50m Backstroke 33.62 (Personal Best) 

50m Freestyle 30.66 (PersonalBest) 

(Pictured above): CharlotteDoak,having just wonher 50m Backstroke Heat. 

Pairs 3rdPlacing at South Island Secondary 

Schools’IndoorBowls’Championships 

With information from Year 10 student Shania Lawson 

This event was held on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28July, inDunedin, 

at which Shania Lawson from Ashburton College formed acomposite 

team with PoppyJade-KatipafromTaieri College; with Michael Lawson 

as Coach/Manager. 

Sixteen bowlers contested 

the Singles Competition, 

and eightteamsinthe Pairs 

Competition. 

(Pictured right, front): 

Shania Lawson lining up 

her bowl in the Singles 

Competition. 

Shania tells us that itwas 

the second year she had 

attended this competition 

and that, this year, she 

joined with Poppy from 

TaieriHighSchool. 

She said that ‘we played 

four games and qualified by 

our third game.There were 

only three qualifiers and 

we ended up getting third, 

with the winners being from South Otago High School, the same team as 

last year’. 

In summary, Shania said that‘it wasafun couple of days and we arereadyfor 

the New Zealand Competition now‘. 

Both players were working towards competing at Nationals, which were 

held in Auckland on Thursday and Friday 05 and 06 September. Welook 

forwardtoreporting on those results oncethey aretohand. 

TrampolineCompetitionand SelectionNews 

We have aseries of Competition Results,Selection news,and Judging/ 

Coaching news advised to us, highlighting further successes for 

AshburtonCollege students,who trainvia DynamicGymnastic Sports. 

Christchurch School of Gymnastics Trampoline Classic 

17 August,Day1:Finleigh Glanville 

This New Zealand Nationals Qualifying Competition was held at the 

Christchurch School of Gymnastics, with the international athletes 

competing in Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline and all age group 

athletes competing in Tumbling. 

Silver Medals for FinleighGlanville 

Finleighcompeted in the Junior International Level, impressively gaining a 

Silver Medal in both the Trampolineand Double Mini Trampoline. 

First Placing andNationals Qualifying Score 

In order to try something different, Finleigh entered the Tumbling 

Competition inthe 15-16 years age category and impressively placed first, 

as well as reaching the qualifying scorefor Nationals. 

Judging 

Finleigh then contributed to the event bycoaching and judging during 

Day2of the competition. 

18th August,Day2:Addison Judd 

Day 2 brought about the National Qualifying Competition in the 

Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline forage group athletes. 

Results –3rd and5th Placings 

Addison, competing in the 15-16 years category, placed 3rd in the Double 

Mini Trampoline, and5th in the Trampoline. 

(Pictured above, left and right): Finleigh Glanville and Addison Judd with 

their medals from the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Trampoline Classic 

Competition. 

Selection to theCanterburyGymnasticsTeam forNationals 

The announcement was made on 06 September, of selection to the 

Canterbury Gymnastics Team to compete in the 2024 XP Nationals 

in Palmerston North during the second week of the October school 

holidays. 

College StudentsSelectedare - 

Finleigh Glanville - Junior International Double Mini Trampoline, 

15-16 years Trampolineand Tumbling. 

Addison Judd - 15-16yearsTrampoline and Double MiniTrampoline. 

LauraStanley - 13-14 yearsTrampolineand Double MiniTrampoline. 

These threesecondaryschoolstudents form just over one-thirdofthe eight 

member team composition. 

TrampolineRegional Competition #3 –Coaching and Placings 

This event was held at the Christchurch School of Gymnastics, on 

08 September. 

Addison Judd and Finleigh Glanville were judges for the day, judging from 

8:00am through till 3:30pm, when their session warm-up started. 

Despite the very long day weare told that‘the girls performed amazingly 

and still broughthome the BLING!!!!!!’ 

Results 

LauraStanley 5th Trampoline; 6th Double Mini Trampoline 

13-14 years age group 

Addison Judd 2nd Double Mini Trampoline; 3rdTrampoline 

15-16 years age group 

Finleigh Glanville Junior International: 1st Double Mini Trampoline; 

2nd Trampoline,15-16years agegroup 

(Pictured left, 

lefttoright): 

Team members 

Bella Wilson, 

Elliot Watsonand 

CharlotteDoak. 

(Pictured above, leftand right): Wearing their third-placed Bronze Medals is 

the Pairs Team of PoppyJade-Katipa from TaieriCollege and Shania Lawson 

from AshburtonCollege. 

(Picturedleft, lefttoright): 

LauraStanley, 

FinleighGlanvilleand 

Addison Judd with their 

certificatesand medals 

from the Trampoline 

Regional Competition#3.

COUNCIL BRIEF 

2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 3077700 |Website ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Thursday,19September2024 | ISSUE 197 

Superpowers of our seainsects 

Crabs,shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, 

slaters and other crustaceans are 

the starsofanew mini exhibition at 

AshburtonArt Galleryand Museum. 

Mawhiti Tino Rawe/CleverCrustaceans 

wasdeveloped by NIWA and Te Papa, 

and opens in Ashburton on Saturday 28 


The art galleryand museumhostedTe 

Papa’shugely-popularColossal Squid 

exhibition lastyear. 

CleverCrustaceans is aplayful exploration 

of the bizarreand diverse worldoffive 

marine crustaceans. Theycan changetheir 

shape,circle the globe, and maybeeven 

cure cancer –crustaceans arethe unsung 

heroes of the sea. 

The art galleryand museum’s deputy 

director Danielle Campbell saidthe 

facility wasexcited to be hosting Clever 

Crustaceans during the Term 3school 

holidays and mostofTerm 4. 

“Weencouragelocal tamariki and their 

whānau to visit this unique exhibition 

while theyhavethe chanceand to join 

us foraspecial, hands-on workshop with 

NIWAscientists Rachael Peartand Kareen 

Schnabel on Monday 7October at 1pm.” 

The twoscientists worked withTePapa 

expertstodeliver this mini exhibition that 

showcases the importanceand special 

capabilitiesofthe “insects of the sea”. 

Mayor Neil Brown 

Roading projectsupfor 

reviewafter funding cut 

We’vebeen getting to gripsthis 

week with the details of the 

Government’sNationalLand 

Transport Programme, andthe 

fact we havebeen allocated no 

money forour lowcost,low risk 

projects. 

These arethings likeintersection 

improvements,installing largerStop 

andGiveWay signs and creating new 

footpaths. 

We’renot the only Council to find 

thatmoneythathad previouslybeen 

allocatedfor lowcost, lowrisk work has 

been reallocatedtofix potholes. 

NowCouncil mustlook againathow 

moneyitbudgeted forsome roading 

work will bespent andtrimour cloth 

accordingly. 

The timing of Council setting itsannual 

and long term plans forroading, and 

the Government releasing itsnational 

transport programme hasalways been 

mismatched –local governmentand 

central government plansshouldbe 

“Crustaceans arearthropods, which 

means theyhavesegmented bodiesand 

exoskeletons justlikeinsects,soIlove 

describing them as the insects of the sea. 

Theyare captivatingcreatures.Theyhave 

adapted to live in an incredible variety 

of habitats, from beaches and shallows, 

all the waydowntothe deepestocean 

trenches,”said Dr Schnabel. 

“Weare telling the stories of someofour 

favourite critters.” 

Visitorswill learn about the ‘shapeshifter’ 

kōurawith itsunexpectedlifestagesas 

along-distance open-oceanwanderer, 

thelightning speed with which thenative 

better aligned, as each needs to budget 

with some certainty. 

Inanutshell, we askedfor $60mfrom 

NZ TransportAgencyinsubsidiesover 

the next three yearsand will receive 

$45m. Funding forthe maintenanceof 

thenetwork hasbeen approved but 

therewerebig decreasesfor footpath 

maintenanceand renwewals and for 

road safetypromotion. 

So it will be anotherbalancing act 

between affordability andcommunity 

expectation. 

One other important issue that 

Council is currently firedupaboutis 

Environment Canterbury’sproposed 

newrepresentationreview, which 

would see the Ashburton District 

separated from Selwyn andinstead 

linked to the South Canterburyward 

with twoelectedcouncillorsfor the 

whole of the region south of theRakaia 

River. 

Wedon’t think that sort of populationbased 

representation is fair.Yes, 

mantis shrimp spears itslunch,the 

exceptionaleyesight ofthe open ocean 

Phronima amphipod–whichiseven 

being used in techniquestodetectcancer 

in humans –andthe radicalchanges 

barnacles have undergone to gettheir kai 

(food). 

The exhibition useshands-on interactives 

andrealspecimens to explorethe 

fascinatingworldand smartsurvival 

tricks ofthese unusualcreatures. Take a 

digital deep dive into aspecial webhub to 

discover their superpowers. 

The CleverCrustaceans exhibition runs 

from 28 September to 24 November. 

numbersinChristchurch city and in 

Selwynare growing, butthe Ashburton 

Districtmakes up abig and productive 

chunk of Canterburyand those 

responsible formaking rules about our 

agriculturalland useneed to at least 

represent us. 

We think Ecan’s proposed changes 

don’tacknowledge our contribution 

to theregional economy. Ashburton 

Districthas the thirdhighestGDP, 

secondhighestper capita; we 

contribute17per cent of thegeneral 

rate, producethe highestannualdairy 

payout and attractthe thirdhighest 

levelofinternational spending by 

tourists. 

Abetteroption thatEcanshould 

consider is putting Ashburtoninto 

awardwithMalvernand Ellesmere, 

ensuring fairer representationfor these 

ruralcommunities of interest. 

Ispoketoour Council’ssubmission 

on thematterthis week and were 

very clear aboutthe need forfair 

representation. 

SHORT 

AND 

SWEET 

TALK IT UP: 1OCT 

Council’sTalk it Up Tuesday 

sessionswith the public have 

movedtoonceamonth.The 

sessionsatthe Ashburton Library 

arefrom1pm-2pm and people can 

drop by,without an appointment, 

foraninformal chatwith an elected 

councillor.The next sessions will 

be Tuesday1October,Tuesday 

5November and Tuesday3 

December. 

TINWALDDOMAIN 

The Tinwald Reserve Board 

is looking forideas from the 

community aboutwhattodowith 

the oldTinwald Pool site. The pool 

wasclosed this summer andthe 

boardwould like to redevelop 

the area;itisasking individuals 

and community groups to draw 

their re-development ideas on an 

outline map of the area.Council 

hassharedthe board'splans on its 

website. 

PEOPLE COUNTERS 

Data on Ashburton’s town centre 

foot traffic is nowbeing captured 

by twonew computer-vision 

pedestriancounters.The counters 

have been been installed near 

pedestriancrossingsonBurnett 

Street and Tancred Street,close 

to EastStreet. Group Manager 

Complianceand Development Ian 

Hyde said data captured over time 

would help gather reliable statistics 

about howpedestrians moved 

aroundthe town centre. 

KEEP NZ BEAUTIFUL 

Litter-FreeAshburton is hosting a 

special community clean-upday 

on Saturday 21 September,as 

part of Keep NZ Beautiful Week. 

Those interestedinjoining the 

community clean-up cangoto 

the WestStreetcar park at 10am, 

whereglovesand bags will be 

provided. 

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Checkout our holiday programme! 

Children’s author Deano Yipadee 

headlines ajam-packed twoweeks 

of fun activities organised by the 

Ashburton Libraryduring the 

coming school holidays. 

The musician and author of Nee Naw, 

The Little FireEngine,Deano Yipadee will 

be starring in aliveperformanceatthe 

Ashburton NewLifeChurch on Friday 4 

October. 

Tickets arefree, and canbebooked online 

at ashburtonlibrary.co.nz –but getinfast! 

LibrarymanagerJill Watson said the 

liveshowwas at avenue thatcould 

accommodate ahugecrowd,but all other 

activities were based at the library. 

“We’ve drawn on AliceinWonderland 

as atheme with atwistfor teens, while 

younger children will havesix other springthemed 

craft activities to take part in, as 

well as amovie to keep them entertained.” 

The teen activities include making a 

wall clock,designing acustomtee-shirt, 

making atravelbag, building amini 

garden and creating afelt hat. Thereisa 

cost forsome materials. 

• 3Oct, 2-4pm -Customtee-shirt 

• 6Oct, 11am-3.30pm -Makeabag 

• 8Oct, 2-3.30pm -Mini garden 

• 10Oct,1-4pm -Makeafelt hat 

Younger children canhavefun folding 

and decorating origami frogs,invent a 

FrankenToyormakeabouncyball.These 

activities arefree, all start at 10.30am: 

• 30Sept-Makeabouncyball 

• 2Oct-Create ablossom tree collage 

• 4Oct-Build a3Dspring portal 

• 7Oct-Minutetowin it games 

• 9Oct-Origami frogs 

• 11Oct -MakeaFrankenToy 

The event spaceatTeWhareWhakatere 

will hostaspring-themed movieonthe big 

screen at 2pm on Sunday 6October. 

Waterworld Wipeout will be making a 

splash at EA Networks Centre on October 

4, 5and 6, withaninflatable course for 

ages fiveand up.Session timesvary, and 

booking is essential –terms, conditions 

and costsare on the facility’swebsite 

eanetworkscentre.co.nz. 

Trytai chi, test your grip 

Spring intoSpring at the Ashburton 

Library on 24 September forafree, fun, 

informativeexpo on preventing falls and 

staying on your feet as youget older. 

The Spring Expo will run from 10am to 

1pm,with free testing and goodies to give 

away.The expo is being organised by Safe 

Communities with support from agencies 

including Sport Canterbury, the Heart 

Foundation and AgeConcern Ashburton. 

SafeCommunities co-ordinatorLesley 

Symington said the expo wasabout 

preventing falls and identifying common 

causes of falls. 

Solid Waste Management and 

MinimisationBylaw Review 

We’reproposing to makeafew changes 

to our bylaw,which controls howwaste 

is managed in theAshburton District. 

Should eventsonpublic land be required to 

haveaplan forminimising rubbish? 

Should we look at ways to reducewaste on 

construction sites? 

Should we requirebusinessesinour town 

centretobringintheir binsbeforemidday? 

Haveyour sayatItsOurPlace.nz 

“People will be able to learn about the 

benefitsofstrength and balanceclasses, 

as well as learning about howtoimprove 

their strength and balanceathome.” 

Ms Symington said people couldalso have 

free blood pressurechecks, blood sugar 

testsand grip strength tests. 

“There’ssuch great spaceatthe Ashburton 

Libraryand we really appreciatethe 

support of librarystafftohelp us makethis 

happen. People canhaveagoattai chi, or 

astrength and balanceclass. Plus there’ll 

be giveaways and heaps of information.” 

The Ashburton Art Galleryand Museum 

will also haveanarray of holiday fun 

foryoungsters,including itsClever 

Crustaceans exhibition, being toured by Te 

Papa and NIWA. 

NIWA scientists will be running abuild 

your owncrustacean workshop at 1pm on 

7October,for children aged 5-12 years. 

EcoEducatewill at be the galleryand 

museum on 2October from 2-4pm,for a 

trash to treasureactivity, and thereare a 

hostofother drop-in activities. 

Outreach programmes, withall the 

facilities and EcoEducate,are also 

happening on 1October at the Mt Hutt 

Memorial Hall in Methven (10am-12pm) 

and at Mayfield Hall (1.30pm-3.30pm). 

ROAD CLOSURES 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil givespublic 

noticeofroads to temporarilyclose 

to trafficfor the following community 

events. 

It will be an offenceunder the Transport 

Rgulations1965 (Vehicular Traffic Road 

Closure) forordinarytraffictouse the 

roads. 

ASHBURTONMARKET DAY 

Roads to be closed: 

• EASTSTREET,fromMooreStreet 

to Havelock Street 

• TANCRED STREET,fromEast 

Street to Cass Street 

• BURNETT STREET,fromEast 

Street to Cass Street 

Period of closure: 

From 6am until 6pm on Monday 23 


TE WHARE WHAKATERE 

Road to be closed: 

• BARING SQUARE EAST, from 

Havelock Street to Cameron 

Street 

Period of closure: 

From 9.30am until 5pm on Friday27 


NEIL MCCANN 

Group Manager InfrastructureServices 

WORKSNOTICES 

EastStreet, Tancred Street and 

Burnett Street in the CBD -closed 

from 5am on Monday 23 Septemberfor 

Ashburton Market Day. 

Back Track –Closedbetween Highbank 

Cairnbrae Road and Woods Road from 23 

September until 19 October.Contractors 

arecarrying out road maintenance. 

Detoursare available. 

DromoreMethven Road –one-way 

closure,noentryfromState Highway 1 

until 12 October.Contractors arecarrying 

out road maintenance. Detoursavailable. 

DromoreMethven Road –Closed 

between Pole Road andWinchmore 

LauristonRoaduntil 12 October. 

Contractors undertaking road 

maintenance. Detoursavailable. 

WinchmoreDromoreRoad –Closed 

between WinchmoreSchool Road 

andMitcham Road until 5October. 

Contractors doingroadmaintenance. 

Fechneys Road –Closedon30 

September forelectricitypole 

maintenance. 

COUNCILMEETINGS 

Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council 

Chambers), 2Baring SquareEast, 

unless specified. 

Meeting agendas areonline at 

ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Monday 23 September, Youth Forum, 

9.30am (live-streamed) 

Tuesday 24 September, WaterZone 

Committee,1pm (live-streamed) 

Wednesday 25 September, Council 

Agencies (6 month reports), 9.30am 

PUBLIC NOTICE -ADC 

VALUATION ROLLS 

The Valuation Rolls forAshburton District 

Councilhavebeen revised by Quotable 

Value Limited (as the Council’svaluation 

serviceprovider). 

The revised Rating Values areeffective 

as at 1July 2024 andthe newnotices of 

valuation willbepostedtoownersand 

ratepayers from 18 September 2024. 

The DistrictValuation Rolls will be open 

forpublic inspection, free of charge, 

during regularofficehours, at the offices 

of: Ashburton DistrictCouncil, 2Baring 

SquareEast, Ashburton 7700. 

The revised valuescan be vieweduntil 25 

October 2024. 

Objections to the revised valuations 

mustbelodged, in writing or on line at 

www.ratingvalues.co.nz,nolaterthan 25 

October 2024. 

Objectionforms areavailablefrom 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil or Quotable 

Value Limited and should be posted to: 

Quotable Value Ltd–Business Support, 

PrivateBag 39 818, Wellington Mail 

Centre, LowerHutt5045. 

Moreinformation about“Understanding 

your Rating Value”can be foundatwww. 

ratingvalues.co.nz 

LEANNE MACDONALD 

Group Manager–Business Support 

COUNCIL OFFICE 

2Baring SquareEast 

Mon, Tue, Wed &Fri 8.30am-5pm 

Thursday 9am-5pm 

ASHBURTONLIBRARY 

2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton 7700 

Mon &Fri 8.30am-6pm, Tue-Thu 8.30am-8pm 

Sat&Sun 10am-4pm 

EA NETWORKSCENTRE 

20 River Terrace 

Mon -Fri 5.45am-9pm(pools 8pmMon &Tue, 7pm Wed-Fri; 

gym8pm) Sat&Sun 7am-7pm (pools 6pm, gym6pm) 

ASHBURTON ART 

GALLERY &MUSEUM 

327 West Street 

10am-4pm daily (late night Wed) 

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Volunteercall for clean up 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Application 

closing dates 

Major Grants Round 

Over $20,000 

(Phone to discuss prior to applying) 

18thOctober 2024 

Capital projects 

Up to $20,000 

7th February 2025 

Operational costs 

(programme or event) 

Up to $15,000 

21st March2025 

Seeour websitefor further informationand to 

makeanonline application. 

www.comtrust.org.nz 

To discuss anyapplications 

Phone: 03 6877360 or 0800672 287 

Email: crm@comtrust.org.nz 

2646109 

Rubbish collecting 

volunteers will out in 

force this Saturday as 

members of LitterFree 

Ashburtonand the 

community take to the 

streets for Keep New 

Zealand Beautiful Week. 

It’s acommunitydriven 

event and 

everyone is invited. 

LitterFree Ashburton 

member Bev Skates said 

the Ashburton clean up 

would take place around 

Ashburtonand Tinwald. 

The group, which has 

about 18 members, will 

coordinate rubbish 

collection points from 

the main car park on 

West St (opposite 

Subway) from 10am to 

1pm. 

They are keen to have 

others join them even if it just for 

an hour. Gloves and rubbish bags 

would be provided. 

‘‘Everyone meets at the event 

caravan in the West St car park for 

briefing and areas for clean up,’’ 

she said. 

Clean Up Week was achance to 

get friends, families, schools, 

businesses or local community 

groups together to participate in 

New Zealand’s largest clean up 

event and to make apositive and 

tangible impact. In 2023, there were 

67,200 volunteers registered 

nationally to take part in 627 clean 

LitterFreeAshburton members are ready for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week clean 

up in Ashburton this Saturday. 

PHOTO FILE 

up events across New Zealand. 

Volunteers collected atotal of 652 

tonnes of waste over an area 

equivalent to 5728 rugby fields. 

Skates said she was looking 

forward to agood turnout, and to 

creating awareness around the 

importance to bin litter. 

Aside from looking untidy, litter 

left on the roadway could 

eventually find its way into streams 

or waterways. 

She said depending on volunteer 

numbers areas for the clean up will 

include Melrose Rdriverbed and 

car park area, North Park Reserve 

(opposite the racecourse), along 

River Terrace, Range St, north and 

south approaches to the Ashburton 

River bridge, West St, Archibald St, 

East St, roads around the 

showgrounds and cemetery, and 

areas on the north side of 

Racecourse Rd. 

Keep New Zealand Beautiful 

clean up coordinated by Litter 

Free Ashburton from the West St 

car park(opposite Subway) on 

Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Gloves 

and bags provided. Everyone is 

welcome to join in. 

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10am-1pm 

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10am SteadyAsYou Go •11am TaiChi •12pmEvolveClass 

Drainage works get 

under way in the district 

Drain maintenance work is being carried out 

by Environment Canterbury across rural 

propertiesinthe Ashburton District. 

ECan is responsible for maintaining the 

classifieddrains which help to reduce 

impacts and duration of flooding and surface 

water ponding. 

Manyareas in Canterbury are flat, with 

poor draining soils, making them prone to 

flooding from surface water and increased 

groundwaterlevels, especially during and 

after heavy rainfall. 

The drainage systems are anetwork of 

waterways and connectedassets including 

culverts and flood gates, that help surface 

water flow away. 

To maintain channelefficiency, ECan 

control weeds (through drone spraying and 

mechanicalremoval), and undertake bank 

erosion repairs, removal of trees and debris, 

removal of sediment, and culvert and flood 

gate maintenance. 

‘‘We will be undertaking our scheduled 

maintenance programme from spring 

through to early autumn,’’ an ECan 

spokesperson said. 

‘‘We will always attempt to contact 

(landowners) ahead of carrying out 

maintenance work on their property and 

appreciate their support in allowing our 

contractors access to the drainage system so 

they can carry out this important work.’’ 

For amap of these drains and further 

information, please visit ecan.govt.nz/drainmaintenance. 

For any questions, please 

contact the ECan advisory team on 0800 324 

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17 

THE ASHBURTON CLUB &MSA 

What’s On 

September issue 2024 

Coming Events 


Friday20thSeptember - Queen&Eagles Show 

7.30pm –Late 

Tickets $30 each available from office,bar or online 

www.trybooking.com/nz/TYU or scan 

October 

Friday4th October DJ/Karaoke 

7.30pm to Late 

Jae Bedford–One ManBand/DJ/Karaoke 

Saturday 12thOctober – Orchestra 

3.00pm to 5.30pm 

MSA OrchestraSection 

Saturday 19thOctober – Sweet AZZ 

7.30pm to Late 

Timaru band playing allthe hits. 

Sunday 20th October – CountryMusic 

1.00pm to 4.00pm 

MidCanterburyCountry Music Club 

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NEWS 



Samoa trip,aneducationalexperience 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Mid Canterbury principals 

Brent Gray and Phil Wheeler 

have abetter understanding 

of theirpupils following a 

visit to Samoa. 

Gray, of Ashburton 

Intermediate School, and 

Wheeler, of Netherby School, 

were among 17 primary and 

secondary principals from 

New Zealand on the visit 

aimed at getting insight into 

Samoan life. 

Gray, whose school roll of 

476 has 30 Pasifika pupils,had 

been looking at ways to 

engage Pasifika parents. 

He said the trip gave him a 

better understanding. 

‘‘It was great to be able to 

see what they’re leaving to 

come here, and how they run 

their village and school life. 

So we can look at what key 

things we need to be thinking 

about when they arrive,’’ Gray 

said. 

‘‘They have got really high 

expectationsofthem over 

there, and we need to make 

sure we do that here too, 

rather than just think they 

need extra support. 

‘‘A lot of their foundation 

skills they have got already, 

especially in basic maths. 

‘‘They obviouslyneed some 

support with learning the 

Englishlanguage,but because 

most of them are already 

fluent reading and writing 

their own language,itmakes 

it easier.’’ 

On the islands of Upolu and 

Savai’i,the pair had the 

chance to visit Samoa 

Primary, Matatufu Primary 

and Tutagaovaaloa Primary 

schools, the village of 

Sapapalii and the Christian 

Congregational Church for a 

Fathers’ Day service. It was 

also attended by the Manu 

ALWAYS LEARNING: Netherby School 

principal Phil Wheeler(left) and Ashburton 

Intermediate principal Brent Gray learned alot 

on their recent trip to Samoa. 

Samoa Rugby team. 

‘‘School visits were abig 

part of what we were doing,’’ 

Gray said. 

It was organised for 

members of Tautai OLe 

Moana, part of the New 

Zealand Pasifika Principals 

Group. 

‘‘It means Wayfinders of the 

Ocean, so it’s about leaders 

navigating their way through 

educating Pacific children,’’ 

he said. 

The weeklong trip was 

tailored; principals were able 

to visit primary or secondary 

schools to suit their field. 

They got to connectwith 

teachingpeers andtheir 

pupils. 

He said some classes in 

Samoa had high class 

numbers of about 36 to 40 

pupils, but had arote 

learningbased curriculum 

Mid Canterbury principals Brent Gray and Phil Wheeler were among the New Zealand 

principals visiting Samoa for some valuable education experience. 


where 

religion, 

music and 

dance was of importance. 

It had been good to build 

relationships with others who 

had Pasifika students in their 

schools, and find out what 

they were doing to cater to 

their students. 

Wheeler was equally 

impressed. He said seeing 

school life in Samoa had been 

ahighlight. There was less 

informationand 

communication technology 

used in the class environment. 

‘‘It felt like Iwas going back 

in time to when Iwas at 

primary school 45 years ago,’’ 

Wheeler said. 

‘‘Some of the teachers Isaw 

in action were quite 

exceptional, and knew exactly 

what they were teaching, 

using songs and dance, 

building knowledge,’’ he said. 

‘‘The learning was generally 

led from the front by teachers, 

an older style of pedagogy that 

you would not see that often in 

acontemporaryclassroom of 

today,’’ Wheeler said. 

‘‘(They were) really well 

behaved children, who also 

appeared veryhealthy and 

engaged in their learning.’’ 

Netherby School has aroll 

of 181. One third are Pasifika 

pupils, including 26 from 

Samoa. 

Wheeler said the visit, his 

first to Samoa, was ‘‘a great 

experience’’. He particularly 

enjoyed networking with 

other principals who had a 

large percentage of Pasifika 

students. 

‘‘We got to see schools and 

experience ava ceremony, see 

cultureand tradition alive in 

an authentic context,’’ 

Wheeler said. 

‘‘We also travelled with two 

Samoan principals who run 

schools in New Zealand. To 

see them move between the 

life and cultureofSamoa 

while also understanding 

New Zealand culture and way 

of life was enriching.’’ 

It brought home how 

important it was to ensure 

first languages were kept by 

speaking the first language at 

home to help with overall 

learning, he said. 

‘‘A child with astrong 

foundational language is 

much better placed to learnin 

the school system than one 

without.’’ 


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Club 

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DVD’S, PICTURES, JIGSAWS & GAMES 

Signposted from the centre of Ashburton 

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Thank You Ashburton for your generosity 

We are still collecting books and articles at: Ashburton Sports Hall 

Rotary Club of Ashburton Convenor David Mead 308 9991 or 027 471 6661 

Bookarama has been running successfully for 45 Years 

Are you keen onbeing part of this community project and joining Rotary? 

If so, call David Mead at the above phone numbers for more information. 

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Smiling stars 

take to the 

sky 

NEWS 


Great 

turnout 

to ride 



19 



Most children get excited 

about boarding aplane, let 

alone one whichwill go on a 

flight especially created for 

them and their peers. 

This was the experience for 

Hampstead School sixyearold 

Greta Barltrop, who went on 

Air New Zealand’s Koru Care 

Little Stars flight around the 

South Island last month. 

Koru Care NZisacharity for 

children who have disabilities 

or aterminal illness. And this 

is the fourth time Air New 

Zealand have done aKoru Care 

flight in New Zealand, while 

the airline has been offering 

them internationally for more 

than 40 years. 

Greta was one of 50 children 

who were Air New Zealand’s 

VIPs for the day. They boarded 

aDreamliner aircraft for the 

NZ8477 flight. 

It was through Kidney Kids 

she and her mum Lauren were 

offered the onceinalifetime 

opportunity. 

Lauren was 20weeks 

pregnant with Greta when an 

ultrasound revealed her baby’s 

left kidney wasn’t functioning 

properly. 

Today Greta calls it her 

‘‘naughty kidney’’. 

The kidney disease sufferer 

makes regular trips to hospital. 

She has had three big 

surgeries, the first when she 

was only afew months old, to 

assist with draining the organ. 

Nevertheless, Greta is 

bright, bubbly and chatty. 

Having anaughty kidney is 

normal for her, she takes it in 

her stride, and does not let her 

condition define her or get the 

better of her. 

She said she had many 

memories from the special day. 

The flight offered stunning 

views of the South Island as 

they flew over Hokitika, 

around Mt Cook and down to 

Dunedin before returning to 

Christchurch. She particularly 

liked seeing the Southern Alp’s 

snowcapped mountains. 

Before taking off, the VIPs 

enjoyed apreflight party at 

Christchurch Airport with the 

theme Around the World in a 

Day, featuring stations with 

food, entertainment and 

activities inspired by the 

destinations New York, Tokyo, 

ONCE IN ALIFETIME: There were many 

treats for Greta Barltrop and her mum 

Lauren (above top) on their recent Air New 

Zealand Koru Care Little Stars flight. From 

left Greta meets chief pilot captain David 

Morgan; Greta enjoys aNew York Burger at 

the Air New Zealand Koru Care Little Stars 

flight party; among highlights of being on 

board was receiving astar torch. 

MAIN PHOTO DELLWYN MOYLAN/PHOTOS SUPPLIED 

Fiji and Sydney. 

‘‘It was fun collecting the 

stamps in my passport at the 

countries we visited,’’ Greta 

said. 

The fun and excitement 

began aweek before the flight 

when alarge package arrived 

which contained abox full of 

small boxes for each day 

leading up to departure day. 

‘‘I liked opening the boxes, 

but only one aday. Inside were 

things like snacks and one had 

ajar with little inspirational 

stars,'' Greta said. 

The stars contained 

affirmations such as ‘‘You are 

beautiful inside and out’’. 

As the children and their 

parents walked to the flight, 

there were Walk of Fame stars 

decorating the floor for each of 

the children. 

Among highlights was 

receiving astar torch which 

reflected purple stars on to the 

aircraft cabin ceiling once the 

window blinds were down. 

Air New Zealand chief 

executive Greg Foran, who was 

on board, said the Koru Care 

flight was amuchloved 

tradition. 

‘‘The day was a 

heartwarming reminder of the 

magic and wonder of flying, 

and it was an absolute 

privilege to welcome our Little 

Stars on board,’’ Foran said. 

He gifted each VIP astar, 

named in the Stellar Star 

Registry. So the Barltrop 

family are now looking 

forward to searching the 

solar system for the Greta 

Barltrop Star. 

Air New Zealand's chief 

pilot, Captain David 

Morgan, who was in the 

flight deck, said it was a 

unique opportunity, not only 

for the VIPs, but also plane 

spotters on the ground. The 

plane spotters included 

Greta’s dad Sam and older 

sister Hazel. 

‘‘It's not every day a787 

Dreamliner circles the 

South Island, so we couldn't 

resist giving afriendly wave 

to everyone down below as 

we soared overhead,’’ 

Morgan said. 

Ashburton Pass Slow and Wide 

Awareness Ride organiserJo 

Smith was thrilled with agood 

turnout to the ride on Sunday. 

There were 15 riders and their 

horses, alongside about half a 

dozen walkers, trekking around 

the roads bordering the 

Ashburton Showgrounds. 

The Ashburton ride was one of 

about 50 Pass Slow and Wide 

Awareness Rides around New 

Zealand over the weekend. 

The aim was to educate 

drivers on slowing down and 

passing wide when encountering 

horses and their riders. 

Apetition is open until 

October 14, calling for the 

government to change the status 

of riders and horses to legally 

classify them as vulnerable road 

users. 

The Ashburton ride was lead 

by gentle giant Dayboo Samuel, a 

Clydesdale from Dayboo 

Clydesdale Stud, who was 

pulling acarriage. Those in the 

carriage signalled to passing 

motorists to slow down. They 

also waved to those who passed 

with care and consideration. 

‘‘The New Zealand Police and 

the trucking industry are on 

board. There has been so much 

support being given so quickly 

from so many government 

organisations. It’s mind 

blowing,’’ Smith said. 

‘‘I am so proud to be part of 

this international educational 

push to have us formally 

recognised as vulnerable road 

users.’’ 

VULNERABLE: Fifteen riders and 

their horses attended the 

Ashburton Pass Slow and Wide 

Awareness Ride. 

OURCLUBNEEDS 

YOU! 

OUR ROTARY CLUB URGENTLYNEEDSMOREMEMBERS. 

We wouldlovetohaveyou join our Club and here’sareason why... 

Ifirst heardabout Rotarywhen my boss,(who wasaClub member), and our companywereworking on aRotaryprojectfor Samoa. I 

wastheninvited to come along and see whatitwas all about.Ienjoyeditand decided to join about three years ago. 

Iusually attend the weekly meeting and enjoythe casual drinks and chats before the meetings ...everyone is so welcoming.There’sso 

much knowledge amongst the members thatIfeel like Iamalwayslearning something new.I’vebeen surprised with the interesting 

guest speakers,and with whathappens in and around our community, both professionallyand personally. 

I’mproud thatRotarysupports communityeventslike Children’s Dayand Glowinthe Park, byoffering volunteers We also raisemoney 

anddonate to manygroupsinour community, and offer donations forschoolawards. OurRotaryClub has abig focusonreading and 

donatesbooks to the MaternityWard-Books forBabes,and give books to each new entrantstarting school. 

When I’maskedwhy Ilike to go to Rotary, my answer is “whereelse can Igofor agoodconversation, good meal,aglass of wineand still 

be home in bed by 8pm”? 

TheAshburtonRotaryClub 

KarlaWiggins 

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NEWS 



Pupils science learningsondisplay 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Mid Canterbury students have 

been finding out all manner of 

fascinatinginformation 

compiling projects for the 

Midlands Science Fair 2024. 

The science fair features 

project boards on display at 

the Sinclair Centre this week. 

Winners will be named at a 

prizegivingtonight. 

The project boards show 

students have been working on 

awide array of scientific 

queries. These range from 

what type of bread stays fresh 

for the longest time, to does the 

age of adairy cow reflecthow 

much milk it can produce? The 

answers the student 

researchersfound in those two 

cases respectively was white 

bread, and yes. Wholemeal and 

other breads grew mould 

quicker than white bread, and 

milk production from cows 

measured showed sevenyearold 

cows were higher 

producing than their younger 

counterparts. 

The science fair is being 

hosted by Te Kāhui Ako o 

Hakatere, acommunity of 

schools from the Ashburton 

area. 

Spokesperson Liz Wells said 

the science fair had served as a 

greatvehicle for year 5to10 

students from across all 

schools in Mid Canterbury to 

share their knowledge and 

interest. More than 115 

INVENTIVE: St Joseph’s School year 7student Lennox Parsons (foreground) and fellow pupils are apicture of concentration as they 

view some of the science fair projects. Right among judges at the Midlands Science Fair 2024 this week was Environment Canterbury 

land management advisor Debora Prado. 

students had undertaken 

projects. 

‘‘This is our third year of 

running this event and is 

equivalent to the Sandford 

Science fair in Timaru,’’ Wells 

said. 

‘‘It’s just great to have 

students exposed to science 

and get them thinking in 

sciencemethod and science 

way.’’ 

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FEATURE 


21 

Mid Canterbury 

Children’s Theatre 

production of 

Friday, 4October,7pm 

Saturday, 5October,5pm 

Sunday,6October,2pm 

Tickets availablefrom: 

AshburtonEvent Centre 

2705937 

Amagical, fun adventure for all ages 

ENCHANTING: Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre cast and crew looking forward to bringing Disney Frozen Jnr to life in Ashburton. 


Join Mid Canterbury 

Children’s Theatre actors as 

they transport their audience 

to an enchanting land in their 

latest production, Disney 

Frozen Jnr. 

Acast of nearly 60 children, 

aged from seven to 18, under 

the directorship of Libby 

Higson, musical director 

Cherie Livingstone and 

choreographer Jessie 

Thomson, will amaze and 

delight in three shows next 

month. They will perform the 

story of true love and 

acceptance between royal 

sisters, Princesses Anna and 

Elsa, across the years. 

Princess Anna is played by 

Madeleine Howden, Anna 

Wells and Amarlie Fletcher 

and Princess Elsa is played by 

Tamsin Cartney, Maddy 

Edwards and Felicity Varlow. 

Frozen Jnr expands upon the 

emotional relationship and 

journey between the 

princesses who, when faced 

with danger, discover their 

hidden potential and the 

powerful bond of sisterhood. 

It is loaded with 

magic,adventure and 

plenty of humour, sure 

to thaw even the 

coldest heart. 

The 60minute show 

features acast of 

beloved characters. 

They include Kristoff 

(played by Wiremu 

KeefePaul), Sven 

(Luke Rhodes), Hans 

(Hal Twiname), Olaf (Brooklyn 

Richardson), Queen Iduna 

(Charlotte Livingstone), King 

Agnarr (Jordan Imms 

Protheroe), Bulda (Amelia 

Cosgrove), Pabbie (Zoe Prince), 

Weselton (Thomas Vessey), 

Oaken (Solly Cairns), Bishop 

(Delilah Bown), snow chorus, 

hidden folk, castle staff and 

townspeople. 

It also features all the 

memorable songs from the 

animated film, including Let 

The Sun Shine On, For The 

First Time In Forever, Hygge 

and Let it Go with original 

music and lyrics by Kristen 

AndersonLopez and Robert 

Lopez. 

Mid Canterbury Children’s 

Theatre will perform three 

shows of Disney Frozen Jnr at 

the Ashburton Event Centre. 

They are on Friday, October 4 

at 7pm, Saturday, October 5at 

5pm and Sunday, October 6at 

2pm. 

All tickets $33, including 

fees, and can be bought via 

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RURAL LIFE 



Solar energy, the powertochange 

Deer farmer Duncan 

Humm has found anew 

way of harnessing the sun 

for the family's Mt Somers 

dryland property, writes 

Tim Cronshaw. 

It is adreary day as the mist 

descends to near ground level 

and hard rain begins to pelt a 

farm just outside of Mt Somers 

village. 

Deer farmer Duncan Humm 

opens alane gate overlooking a 

back paddock that, untillately, 

was leased out for dairy grazing 

and has just been drilled into 

oats after awinter crop. 

On one side is aslow flowing 

canal stretchingbeneath the 

foothills of Mid Canterbury, 

which is part of the Rangitata 

Diversion Race irrigation and 

power generation scheme. 

On the other, paddocks as flat 

as abilliard table go to the main 

road. 

At one stage the Humm family 

had crunched the numbers, but 

could not quite get them to work 

for irrigating the property and 

providing more income. 

Years have passed and it is 

this 35ha block from which 

Humm will generate areturn — 

shadowing deer farming, dairy 

grazing or even converting the 

land to adairy farm. 

Just afew red posts give a 

hint as to what is coming next. 

Like the nearby canal, this 

block will generate electricity, 

but by harnessinganother 

energy force. 

By the end of the year 

construction is due to begin on 

asolar farm providing 23 

megawatts (MW) at peak power 

and likely an average of 18MW 

20MW. 

The bleak weather on the day 

is amisnomer. There is enough 

sunshine hours to more than 

make this work. 

Once up, the 37,630 panels 

will provide enough power for 

about 4340 households. To put 

that into context, the small 

village of Mt Somers might only 

have 250300 homes. 

The Humms provide the land 

with HES Aotearoa, ajoint 

venture formed by United 

Kingdom renewable energy 

companies, operating the solar 

side. 

Various options were looked 

at including having astake in 

power production, but they 

Duncan Humm 

ended upwith a 

straightforward leaseonaper 

hectare, per year basis. 

Humm said the lowrisk 

option was anobrainer as soon 

as they started talking about the 

leasing terms. 

‘‘It will be the highest 

returning part ofthe farm by a 

country mile. We decided to opt 

out of more risk. Everything 

aboutdrystockfarming that 

stresses you out are the worries 

consuming you of exchange 

rates, markets, weather, be it a 

drought or wet season, and all 

manners of things like allthe 

relentless regulation and 

compliance. 

‘‘So if you look at what’s a 

great business to have, it’s 

something that will give you no 

worries and the money comes 

in and you pretty much justput 

your boots on, so we opted for 

something simple, easy and 

repeatable.’’ 

In many respects, the solar 

farm is an extension of 

harnessing the sun for livestock 

farming and sits comfortably 

with him. 

‘‘As apastoral farmer, we are 

already using the power of the 

sun through photosynthesis to 

grow food so photovoltaics is 

the same thing, but justa 

slightly different conversion of 

energy. 

‘‘So when you get down to it, 

it’s not too different to what we 

are doing now —except we are 

harnessing the sun twice before 

it hits the ground.’’ 

He said they knew they 

needed passive income 

because of their small land 

base and with their many 

different roles realised they 

wereatrisk of running 

themselves ragged all the time. 

HUMMING ALONG: Duncan Humm with afriendly stag. Red deer are an important part of the balance 

at the family’s small farm in Mt Somers which will soon have the addition of a35ha solar farm. 

PHOTO HUMMFAMILY 

‘‘It leads to the Holy Grail 

thing of drystock farming and 

not having to employ extra staff 

and it means Idon’t have to 

chuck in all my other jobs and 

can carry on doing all the other 

things which Ienjoy. It would 

be nice sometimestosimplify 

my life, but Idothese things 

because they’re all interesting." 

Acentral substation is likely 

to be based on the site with a 

cable running out to power 

lines on the adjoining road. 

Nearly three years have 

passed to gain resource consent 

and approvals including from 

Transpowertoget accesstothe 

grid. 

Part of the consent requires 

4m or 5mwide native strips to 

be planted and this will 

eventually keep mostofthe 

solar panels out of sight of 

passingmotorists. 

The family is just going 

through farm succession with a 

twin brother and three sisters 

on the same page about wanting 

the land to stay in the family. 

Humm and his wife Lorna 

lease part of Richwood, which 

is in afamily trust, with the 

other part leased out by a 

neighbour for dairy grazing. 

Home forthem and their 

10yearold daughter, Isla, is a 

newishhome in the village, 

about 1km down the road from 

the family farm. 

The property was bought by 

his grandparents, Gordon and 

Vyvian,in1964 with his 

parents,Bryan and Christina, 

taking on 180ha of it in the early 

1970s and an uncle farming the 

other half. 

Ablock on the other side of 

the RDR race was sold to a 

dairy conversion in an 

opportunity too good to say no 

to and several small blocks 

have since been added so it now 

sits at 150ha, asmall farm by 

today’s terms. 

The deer farming enterprise 

began in the early to mid1990s 

when his parents, running 2000 

ewes and ahandful of beef 

cows,bought aneighbouring 

30ha block. 

‘‘To make abudget work for 

that block of land, deer and 

having that diversification was 

the bestthing at the time. And I 

had been hounding Dad to get 

into deer farming ... and we 

have been doing it ever since.’’ 

The Humms juggle busy lives 

to run the venison and velvet 

herd on 43ha before and after 

work. Once the solar farm is 

built they will look to add more 

fencing and increase deer 

numbers. 

Venison provides about 

threequarters of their 

turnover. 

By the time they leave 

Richwood, both the young 

males and females are at 110kg 

to 120kg liveweight with 

females carried on to New 

Year. In agood year they are 

sold as replacement hinds, 

otherwisethey go to the works. 

Pushing their hinds towards 

high growth rate terminalsire 

types was balanced with 

producing maternal lines with 

good mothering and free from 

fawning issues that could also 

handle dry years without kid 

glove treatment, he said. 

The couple like their stags to 

yield at least 5kg6kg of velvet 

with afew outliers going above 

this. Anything failing to cut 

goodquality Super Avelvet is 

usually culled. 

Velveting starts on October 25 

and runs through to Christmas 

with regrowth appearing after 

the festive season. They have 

remained shareholders of 

Provelco since it went from a 

coop to the company it is today 

with Mrs Humm acting as 

chairwoman for the past couple 

of years. 

In another governance role, 

she is the chairwoman for the 

Canterbury Deer Farmers 

Association. 

Both of them work outside of 

the farming operation with 

several day jobs. 

As an Ashburton 

veterinarian, she was quick 

from the beginning to convince 

her husband of getting an 

animal health plan formalised. 

Less common at the time, the 

plan puts an animal lens on 

their property and farming 

system. 

He is the operations manager 

for fertiliser company Top Soils 

which consumes about 30 hours 

of his working week. Fertiliser 

is supplied to clients with their 

own spreading machinery or 

contractors and he is constantly 

on the phone working out their 

needs and orders. 

He’s also afoundation board 

member and treasurer for 

Quorum Sense, acharitable 

trust promoting regenerative 

agriculture. 

Humm is one of the team that 

runs NZ Farming on Facebook 

and Instagram pages which acts 

as an online rural community 

hub and is linked to further 

sites providing services such as 

jobs, clothing and merchandise. 

It was through the buy and sell 

page Humm replied to a 

message about land to build 

solar operations.


RURAL LIFE 


25 

Farm support tool aiding outlook 

The outlook for dairy farms this season is 

better than anticipated, according to the 

latest DairyNZ Econ Tracker. 

The tracker, which has information 

updated quarterly, was created to help 

farmers and industry professionals’ 

decisionmaking. It has information on 

international market trends and New 

Zealand farm and sector economics from 

DairyNZ, and other trusted thirdparty 

sources. 

DairyNZ head of economics Mark 

Storey said in the past few weeks there 

had been acombination of declining 

interest rates, and improved farmgate 

milk prices which had created amore 

favourable outlook for New Zealand dairy 

farmers. 

In the June 2024 Econ Tracker forecast 

update, DairyNZ had predicted a 

relatively challenging season ahead due 

to high expenses, however, those 

conditions seem to be improving. 

“These changes are likely to provide 

dairy farmers with greater financial 

flexibility than initially projected for the 

2024/25 season,” he said. 

Prior to these announcements, 

DairyNZ’s latest Farmer Perceptions 

survey already showed most farmers felt 

confident in the financial sustainability of 

their business, with 60 per cent feeling 

very confident, while only 10 per cent feel 

less confident. 

“Many farmers will continue to feel 

relief following these recent 

announcements on the farmgate milk 

price and interest rates, having 

experienced several seasons with tight 

profit margins. Although, there is still a 

slight cash deficit on average for dairy 

farms which reflects that interest costs 

are still high.” 

When considering these changes, 

DairyNZ’s latest farm financial forecast 

on the Econ Tracker shows the national 

breakeven forecast sitting at $8.09 per kg/ 

MS, while the forecast average payout 

received has increased to $8.84 per kg/MS. 

“We have seen farm working expenses 

increase slightly, driven by increases in 

key operational areas such as electricity, 

irrigation, wages, and repair and 

maintenance costs. Although the 

reduction in interest and increase in 

farmgate milk price significantly 

outweigh these minor increases, 

improving the overall financial position of 

most farmers,” Storey said. 

With alot of attention around the 

interest rate changes in recent months, 

the September 2024 quarterly update of 

the Econ Tracker provides adeeper 

analysis into what interest rate changes 

and timings could mean for dairy farmers 

this season. 

“The alternative scenarios we explore 

show how the timing of interest rate 

reductions can influence the 

discretionary cash position of farmers. We 

see clearly that earlier rate cuts would 

result in greater cost savings and a 

stronger cash position, compared to 

reductions made later in the season,” 

Storey said. 

“For example, if the interest rate drops 

from 8.25 per cent to 7.50 per cent by 

December 2024, compared to dropping to 

7.50 per cent by March 2025, it would 

improve the cash position of the average 

farmer by $5675 for the current season, 

relative to the alternative (three months 

later) scenario.” 

This scenario analysis provides some 

insight into what interest rate cuts could 

mean for the remainder of the 2024/25 

season but were not to be relied on. 

“The improved liquidity from improved 

interest rates and expected farmgate milk 

prices can be used to address deferred 

payments from the previous season, such 

as repair and maintenance costs, or to pay 

down shortterm debts, ultimately 

contributing to amore stable and 

sustainable financial outlook.” 

Farmers and rural professionals can 

use this tool to help with financial 

planning, forecasting, and budgeting. 

The new forecasts are published on the 

DairyNZ Econ Tracker and expressed as 

national or regional averages, which does 

not necessarily reflect individual farm 

situations. Aquarterly update, on this 

occasion focused on interest rates, is also 

available. 

The Econ Tracker can be accessed at 

dairynz.co.nz/econtracker 

IN BRIEF 

FARMING BOOKS 

Longbeach School and Geraldine 

Primary School are among the 100 

primary schools nationwide to win 

books to help pupils learn about 

food and farming. 

The educational book sets, made 

up of six George the Farmer books, 

were up for grabs via acompetition 

run by agri lender Rabobank. 

‘George the Farmer’isafictional 

character featured in aseries of 

books and educational resources 

alongside his agronomist wife, Dr 

Ruby and their twin children Lucy 

and Jack. 

Since inception in 2014 more 

than 100,000 kids have connected 

to the earth, food and farm through 

the adventures of George and his 

family. 

The Rabobank competition was 

open to all primary schools across 

New Zealand and attracted entries 

from around the country. 

Rabobank New Zealand head of 

client councils Jeffrey Morrison 

said the competition had been 

organised in conjunction with the 

Client Council network, and 

developed to improve knowledge 

about farming and food production 

among young Kiwis. 

“We were really rapt with the 

response to the initial competition – 

which saw 45 sets of the books 

given away –and, based on the 

huge volume of entries we 

received, it was pretty clear to us 

that there is strong demand from 

schools throughout the country for 

this type of agri-focused teaching 

resource.’’ 


The Kōwaro, or Canterbury Mudfish, has been found at adairy farm 

in Timaru. 

PHOTO DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 

Mudfish found 

Acritically threatened endemic 

freshwater fish found only in 

Canterbury has been 

unexpectedly discovered at a 

dairy farm near Timaru. 

The Kōwaro, or Canterbury 

Mudfish, has been confirmed at 

Craigmore Sustainables 

‘Somerset’ dairy farm following 

visits by Department of 

Conservation (DOC) staff in April 

and May. 

The population of mudfish was 

found living in the farm’s 

irrigation spring, an ideal habitat 

for mudfish because of the clean, 

clear water and the dense aquatic 

plant growth. DOC netted 72 

mudfish ranging in sizefrom 77 

mm to 149 mm in length. 

Somerset businessmanager 

Alex Pattullo said the discovery 

followed the completion of a 

comprehensive waterway 

restoration project carried out 

over the past two years. 

“We have replaced the old 

diesel irrigation pump with anew 

electric pump to reduce riskof 

any chemical leeching or 

contamination and fenced the site 

to stockproof it. 

“In addition, more than 2760 

native plants consisting of dry 

woodland shrubs and trees as well 

as flax and reed plants have been 

planted at the water edge. This 

will ensure aregenerating native 

bushblock around the site, 

providing shade, shelter and food 

for many native and endangered 

species.” 

Stuart Taylor, Craigmore’s 

general manager of farming, said 

it was privilege and aserious 

responsibility to be entrusted to 

manage land, soils, water and 

other natural resources in New 

Zealand 

“Craigmore has anumber of 

sustainability programmes in 

place to ensure we strike a 

balance between respecting the 

environment and running a 

sustainable and profitable rural 

operation. 

“We strive to grow healthy and 

safe products while at the same 

time protect and enhance soil and 

water quality. We’re committed to 

leaving the world in abetter place 

and allow the generations that 

follow to continue to earn aliving 

from the land.” 

Local 

environmental 

funding 

Apply for supportforprojects thathelp improve 

water management,enhance biodiversity,orengage 

the communityonenvironmental issues. 

The Ashburton Water Zone Committeemakes 

recommendations to Environment Canterburyabout 

how to allocate $50,000 each year to help implement 

the committee’sAction Plan. 

Find out moreand apply: 

ecan.govt.nz/zonefunding 

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee is made up 

ofcommunity members,Rūnanga and council.


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CHRISTIAN COMMENT 

Springinspiresin 

all its glory 

Bright yellow rays of sunshineherald the 

start of spring. 

Daffodils are not only beautiful in 

themselves but bring us joy in the change 

of season they represent. 

Year after year, our world followsthe 

same pattern: winter, spring, summer, and 

autumn. 

The earth tilts and moves around the 

sun and we get on with our lives expecting 

the worldtocontinue as it always has. 

But what gives us such confidencethat 

things will remain the same? 

We search for answers that explain the 

world around us. 

We observe, examine patterns and trust 

that behind all these phenomena is an 

explanation waiting to be found. 

We assume that our world is aworld of 

order and reason. 

That if we ask the right questions, we 

will find an answer, and that the answer 

will stay the same. 

Why do we make this assumption? 

Christianity asserts that the basis for 

this confidence lies in the nature of its 

creator. 

God is aGod of order who has made a 

world that can be observed and 

investigated. 

Not only this, but he also continues to 

“uphold the universe by the word of his 

power” (Hebrews1:3); ensuring that this 

order we take for granted remains in 

place. 

People often assume that Scienceand 

BEAUTY: Daffodils bringjoy. 

Christianity are diametrically opposed. 

Rather, Iwould argue Christianity 

provides the only real foundation for 

observation in our world. 

The confidence that there are answers 

and that the answers will remain the same. 

So, as Ilook at the daffodils,they bring 

me joy. 

Not only for their beauty and for the 

change in season they represent; but, for 

the creator they point to who has made a 

beautiful world of order for us to explore. 

John Young 

Grace Presbyterian Church, 


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Braemar event, anamazing experience 



Ahighlight of performingatthe Braemar 

Gathering in Scotland was dancing infront 

of King Charles and Queen Camilla, 

highland dancer Britney Moore says. 

The royal couple were very closeto 

where she dancedatthe event earlier this 

month. 

It was one of two highlights of the 

23yearold’s day. 

The former Ashburtonian said the other 

was having her parents, Jonathan and 

Susan Moore, and her closefriends, in 

attendance. 

‘‘It was such acool feeling to be 

competing in another country. Ihave 

dreamed about competing in all my life,’’ 

Moore said. 

‘‘It was very different compared to home 

as you danced in number order, so Iwas 

always beside the same people.’’ 

In her age group, Moore was one of 20 

dancers and, of those dancers, six were 

placed. The weekend before the gathering 

all those in the same class as Moore had 

competed in the Scottish Official Board 

Worlds. 

‘‘They were all ranked, so the 

competition was tough. Ididn’t place as 

my style, New Zealand Academy of 

Highland and NationalDancing, is 

different from in Scotland where it is 

Scottish Official Board,’’ Moore said. 

Yet she was pleased with the feedback 

she got on the quality of her dancing, and 

from peoplewho were impressed ‘‘about 

the New Zealand style and how cool and 

different it is’’. 

‘‘There was so much going on all the 

time so it was lots of fun watching all the other events.’’ 

The gathering was held over aweekendand included a 

world record being broken, being for the highland 

TOUGH COMPETITION: Dancing with some of Scotland’s best 

Highland Dancers at the Braemar Gathering in Scotland wasan 

amazing experience for Britney Moore, wearing red and the number 

166. PHOTOS SUPPLIED 

tradition of aheavy weight being thrown over araised 

bar. 

‘‘The whole crowd was very energetic.’’ 

ROYAL PERFORMANCE: Along with dancing in front of 

King Charles and Queen Camilla ahighlight of 

attending the Braemar Gathering for Britney Moore 

(centre) was performing in front of her parents, 

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OTEWIKI KI 

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view online at gnews.co.nz 

FROMLEFT: Geraldine Volunteer Fire Brigade supporter Steve Payne, St John area chair Allan Garnett, Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster co-organiser Howard Brockie, qualified firefighter Neil Partridge, 

motor muster co-organiser Paul Robins, and senior firefighter Graeme Dwyer. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

Motor Muster donation 

boosts helipad project 

Geraldine’semergency helipadis$5,000 closer 

to fruition,thankstoadonation last week from 

theGeraldine Matariki Motor Muster. 

Muster co-organiser Howard Brockie says 

the Geraldine Volunteer Fire Brigade and the 

localStJohnstation, theevent’s beneficiaries, 

“decided to give it to the helipad because the 

wholecommunity benefits;it’saccess 24/7.” 

Qualifiedfirefighter Neil Partridgeexplains, 

“It’ll be access in allweather,under instrument 

approach rather than sight …and acentral 

pointfor civilemergencies.” 

St John area chair Allan Garnett says for 

patients, “the main thing is better outcomes; 

it’llallowfor more immediatespecialistcare.” 

Prior topatient airlifts, senior firefighter 

Graeme Dwyer says, “It’ll give privacy and a 

smootherridefor theambulance.” 

With aprice tagofaround$50,000 forthe 

helipad, thewider community is coming to the 

fundraising party, says GrantStephens, thefire 

brigade’sseniorstation officer. “We’ve [already] 

got 25per cent of our target from individuals 

before themotor muster moneyormoney from 

anyother groups.” TheCanterburyWestCoast 

Air Rescue Trust has pledged supply and 

installation of helipad lighting, and Westpac 

Rescue is helpingwithcivil aviation requirements. 

Howard says thesame kindoflocal generosity 

underlies the motor muster donation. “The 

reason we were able to raisethe $5,000 is Route 

79 Museum sponsoredthe cruise on theFriday 

[of the motor muster], and the Village Inn 

sponsoredthe wholeevent.” 

Donations for the helipad can bemade to 

Westpac account 03-0839-0004082-000 

(Emergency Helipad Fund). For more 

information, visitthe GeraldineVolunteer Fire 

Brigade’sFacebook page. JAN FINLAYSON

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 19MAHURU 2024 

E D I T ORIAL 

Te Petihana Reo Māori, The Māori 

Language Petition, directly led to the 

Government introducing optional te reo 

classes in primary and secondary schools, 

and the creation of aone-year course 

to train fluent te reo Māori speakers in 

teaching to cover the shortfall of qualified 

teachers. PHOTO: en.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz 

Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Warm 

greetings to youall. Ko tēneiteWiki ote 

Reo Māori -it’s Māori Language Week. 

Indeed, as you read this, the week is 

drawing to aclose. 

This week,weonceagain remember 

Hana Te Hemaraand her fellowactivists 

who placed apetition on Parliament 

steps on 14 September 1972. The 30,000 

signatories were makingavery modest 

request.Atthe heartofthe petition was 

the following: “We, the undersigned, do 

humbly pray that courses in Māori 

language and aspects of Māori culture 

be offered in all those schools with large 

Māorirolls and that these samecourses 

be offered as agift to the Pākehā from 

the Māoriinall other NewZealand schools 

as apositive effort topromote amore 

meaningful concept of integration.”(the 

conversation.com 16.09.24) 

Well,we’ve come along way. Children 

in early childhood education and at 

primaryschool cannow standconfidently 

and share their pepeha (introduce 

themselves) in te reo. It bodes well for 

our future. We owe adebt of gratitude 

to those pioneers of 52 years agoand the 

educators who haverisen to thechallenge 

since. 

Iremember shortly after Iarrived from 

the UK in 1975 that toll operator Naida 

Povey,now Dame Naida Glavish, nearly 

lost her job for using the greeting “kia 

ora”. By the mid-90s, “kia ora” was the 

cornerstone of the NewZealand tourism 

campaign (cf 1news.co.nz 06.07.24). We 

haveindeedcomealongway in 52 years. 

Howeverlimited our languageskills, we 

can atleast greet one another with a 

warm kia ora. 

No rēira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, 

tēnā koutou katoa. HUGH 

Kotōkureo tōku ohooho, 

kotōkureo tōku māpihi 

maurea. 

My language is my 

awakening; my language 

is thewindowtomysoul. 

Paul and Julie Clarke are ready toopen their new Peel Forest cafe, the Paraso, for business. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

The Parasol atPeel Forest 

to launch with open day 

The Parasol isset to launch at Peel Forest on 

29 September, with co-owners Julie and Paul 

Clarke holding a28 September free open day 

for people to sample thenew café’s atmosphere 

-and coffeeand nibbles. 

Namesake of the Clarkes’ former hotel in 

Somerset, the Parasol is starting life as acafé. 

Inthe following weeksand months,itwillroll 

outabarand otherservices. 

Paul says,“We’llbeserving cakesand slices 

and acountry café menu, and we’re aiming to 

getthe licencefor therestaurantbeforeChristmas. 

Then,we’ll havebar food WednesdaytoFriday, 

‘fancy’ night on Saturdays -nothing too fancy 

-and then, on Sundays, acarvery in theevening.” 

Much-loved long-standingeventswillcontinue 

alongside new features. “We’re going to have 

quiz nights,fortnightly on Thursdaysfromwhen 

the bar’s open,” says Paul. Julie says, “We’re 

lookingtohaveopenmic nights andlivemusic, 

andsometimes aDJ.”There’llbedarts andpool 

in thebar.Outdoor spaces will includeabiergarten. 

Acourtesyvan will be available, reaching as far 

as Geraldine. Thebusiness’ three-year strategy 

includes hostingfunctions.Icecreamsales will 

continue. 

While the Parasol’s green-and-white livery 

nods to itsSomersettitular heritage,the centre 

will be ashowcasefor localhistory.The Clarkes 

will exhibit their own Peel Forest archival 

material,and Juliesays, “Weinviteanyonewith 

knowledge ofthe area and photos toget in 

touch.” 

TheParasol’sopenday is 10am-4pmSaturday 

28 September. The cafe isopen for business 

from Sunday 29 September. Hoursare Monday- 

Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday 

10am-4pm. Tolearn more, visit The Parasol 

at Peel Forest’s Facebook page or email 

parasol.peelforest@gmail.com.The Parasolis 

in theformerGreen ManatPeel Forest premises 

at 1202 Peel Forest Road. 

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Gail Thompson, Geraldine.nz Christmas Parade co-organiser. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson 

It’s going tobeaKiwi Christmas 

TheGeraldine Christmas Parade,thisyearwith 

aKiwiChristmas theme, is just afew calendar 

clicksaway, andGeraldine.nzparadeco-organiser 

Gail Thompson is encouragingfloatdesigners 

to get imagining -even collaborating -for the 

6Decemberevent. 

She says, “Many people want tocome and 

look at theparade. It gets people into that festive 

wayofthinking. Rest homeshavetheir special 

spotsalong theroadsothatresidents canview 

it. People bring their deck chairs for prime 

positions. There are young and old, and from 

out oftown aswell. And itkicks things off for 

ourretailers.” 

Floats are key tothe main street parade’s 

magnetism, says Gail.“We’d like to encourage 

more. But they take time and creativity.” She 

sees potential inspiration and practical bang 

for buck inorganisations getting together to 

crafthead-turningin-themefloats. 

“Peoplewanttobeinvolvedand want to help 

it be aspecial event. We’d like cross-pollination 

of businessesand organisationstocreatefloats; 

sharing ofresources,” she says. “We want to 

celebrateChristmas and, if possible, sticktothe 

theme: what makesitspecial anduniquetous.” 

Gail and her co-organisers also welcome 

offers of help forthe event. “The Lionsmarshal 

theparade. We’d like to hear from others keen 

to help with floatmanagement,”she says. 

Geraldine Christmas Parade float entry is 

free. Former entrants will receive 2024 Kiwi 

Christmas entry forms byemail in the next 

month. To request anentry form or for more 

information, emailinfo@geraldine.nz or phone 

Gail on 0276861718.The GeraldineChristmas 

Parade is 6.30pmFriday6December. 

JAN FINLAYSON 

Geraldine Kindergarten students recently participated inthe Flava Festival in Timaru. PHOTO:Supplied 

“Every week is Māori language week” 

Geraldine Kindergartenstaff have been eagerly 

preparingfor Te Wiki oReo Māori. “AtGeraldine 

Kindergarten, every week is Māori language 

week.Westrivetoincorporate te reoand tikanga 

into allthatwedo,”saysteacher SarahVincent- 

Weaver. “This week is about celebrating and 

shiningalight on this specialtaonga.” 

Activities have included baking rēwena bread, 

weaving, singing waiata, dancing with poi, 

exploring rakau games, and sharing pūrākau 

(stories). 

The kindergarten recently participated in 

the Flava Festival in Timaru, where tamariki 

“bravely performedonstage,” says Sarah. They 

also welcomed theGeraldine High School kapa 

haka groupfor an inspiringperformance.“We’re 

excited tobepart ofthe te reo showcase at 

GeraldineHighSchool this Thursday evening,” 

sheadds. 

The kindergarten lives by the whakatauki: 

He ahatemea nuiote ao?Hetāngata,hetāngata, 

he tāngata (What is the most important thing 

in theworld?Itispeople, it is people,itispeople). 

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Dr Ron Newton has restored the pipe organ at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. PHOTOS: Quyên Trần 

Historic pipe organ restored 

Dr RonNewton, arenownedOamarumusicologist 

andorgan builder, hasrecentlycompleted the 

restorationofahistoric pipe organatthe Church 

of theImmaculate ConceptioninGeraldine. 

“Ithas been adelightful fewweeksworking 

in thebeautiful Immaculate Conception church,” 

saysRon,whose passionfor pipe organsbegan 

at age15. 

Theorgan,built after1922inLondon, England, 

hasbeen cleaned, overhauled,and relocatedto 

theleftsideofthe gallery.“We’vemoved it away 

from thebig window to amoresuitableposition,” 

he explains. 

With adoctoral thesis focusing onNew 

Zealand’s early organ builders from 1895 to 

1930, Ronbringsawealth of knowledgetohis 

craft. “Those were good economic years, aboom 

time forpipe organs in NewZealand. 

“Over 150 were built [here], and afurther 

100 were imported. So that’s 250 pipe organs 

opened in New Zealand churches and schools 

in a35-year period,which is quiteremarkable 

considering the population. But it was simply 

because, in 1895,New Zealandsuddenlycame 

outofadepression,and becauseofachange in 

taxation rules, it made it very easy for anyone 

to build apipe organ.” [Otago Daily Times, 

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Therestoration of this Geraldineorgan not 

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Geraldine High School students recently attended summer camp in the Chinese city ofWenzhou. PHOTO:Supplied 

Students visit China for summer camp 

For sevenGeraldine High School students,the 

recent winter holidays were spent atChinese 

summer camps in Wenzhou and Hong Kong, 

sharing language and culture with around 

160teenagersfromaroundthe globe. 

Ryan Wilson,Geraldine HighSchool Deputy 

Principal, says the Global Youth Ambassador 

Project (GYAP), aChinese initiative, is“about 

engagement in learning anddiversity;interacting 

with people from different cultures.” He and 

colleague LydiaYangaccompanied thestudents. 

He says the Year 9-13 Geraldine students 

“weremixed up in different classes; therewas 

acomplete mixture: age, gender, nationality. 

They were experiencing different Chinese 

traditions, arts and crafts, and language, and 

they gottoteach ChinesestudentsKiwiculture 

andlanguage. 

“Theysangwaiata, taught aboutNew Zealand 

icons, what Kiwi culture means to them, 

landmarks, music, arts,sport.Theylearned alot 

of Mandarin,the historybehindthe Chinesearts 

and crafts, calligraphy, how to use chopsticks.” 

Outdoors, they triedout local rock-climbingroutes. 

As well as sharing inthe project’s cultural 

exchange,Ryansays, thestudents“have grown 

hugely,personally.They’ve been putinsituations 

they’venever been in before.They’re more openminded.They’ve 

hadthe opportunityto 

problem-solve on agreater scale than before 

andtorelatetoand communicate with people 

who can’t speak English. They could take on 

anychallengebythe endofit.” 

GeraldineHighSchool planstobeinvolved 

in theGYAPsummercamps in 2025.Information 

will be available through the school later this 

year. 

TheGlobalYouth Ambassador Projectisa 

networkofschoolsfromacrossthe worldwith 

amutual goal ofinternational collaboration 

and cultural exchange. The GYAP Summer 

Camp aims to cultivate future young leaders 

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR 

Constable David Bray is gratefulfor allthe 

communitysupportheand his family have 

received. PHOTO: Archives 

“I’m glad it was here” 

Dear Geraldine 

Iknowit’sbeen awhile since we last 

saw eachother,but youknowwhythat 

is. Ihad an unexpected rough spell a 

fewmonths backand wanted to write 

you ashort note tothank you for the 

supportyou havegiven not onlytome 

but my family, too. 

As always, Geraldine, you’ve shown 

what it is to be afantastic community 

that cares. Over the past four months, 

you havelooked after us, caredfor us, 

checked inonusand even fed us, but 

you also knew when to give me time 

and space for agood recovery. 

It certainly hasn’t been easy and 

something Idid not ever plan on, 

especially this early on. But if it did have 

to happen, I’m glad it was here. Thanks 

to the wonders of modern medicine 

and some titanium parts, I’m now 

cleared foraction and backondeckin 

blue, and looking forward toseeing 

you all out and about as the weather 

gets better. 

Thank you again, Geraldine. 

DAVID BRAY 

Jazz entertainers Nairobi Trio are touring the South Island. PHOTO:Hugh McCafferty 

Nairobi Trio heading for Geraldine 

It’s been along time between safaris, but jazz 

entertainers Nairobi Trio are returning to 

Geraldine, performing original music and 

reimagined standards ina16 October gig as 

partofaSouthIslandtour. 

The Auckland-based band, Richard Adams 

onviolinand vocals,bassist AaronCoddell and 

John Quigley on guitar, are serial performers 

oninternational andnationaljazzfestivalstages, 

creators of 10 albums (withanother in gestation), 

andhavealegacy so storieditincludesplaying 

DEVELOPMENT & PRO MOTIONS 

COORDINATOR 

Geraldine.nz is the promotions and development association 

for the vibrant town of Geraldine, South Canterbury. 

television show Fair Go’s earlytheme music. 

John,the group’sleading composer,saysthe 

tour hits asweet spot.Aaron recently replaced 

former bassistof33years,Peter Koopman. “The 

tour is to work through new material we’ve 

written with Aaron for anew album in 2025. 

And it’s our first really big tour ofthe South 

Island foralong time;it’sgoodtoreconnect.” 

He says theNairobiTriosound has“changed” 

with thelineupshift.“There’s alot of virtuosity; 

alot of bass solosinour musicnow.” Theirlongstanding 

musical topography remains, with 

theiroriginalmaterial, lyrics mostly by Richard, 

“jazz, with aCelticfeel.” 

Hear Nairobi Trio atthe Lodge Theatre 

7.30pm Wednesday, 16 October. Tickets $40 

at iticket.co.nz/events/2024/oct/nairobi-triogeraldine. 

Door saleseftposorcashifnot sold 

outprior.CDs availabletobuy at theevent. 

JAN FINLAYSON 

The purpose of the Development & Promotions Coordinator role is, in conjunction with the board, 

to develop and execute a strategic plan to promote Geraldine as a destination to visit and 

as a good place to live, work, stay, play, and do business. The coordinator is the key ambassador 

and representative for the organisation, and by extension Geraldine itself. 

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We’re looking for an experienced, innovative, and 

dynamic person to manage and become the face 

of the organisation and continue to raise the 

profile of Geraldine as avisitor destination. 

Excellentcommunication skills and 

relationship management are vital to thisrole, as 

isaproven trackrecord in operationalexcellence 

andfinancialmanagement. The coordinatoris 

the lynchpin to thesuccess of Geraldine.nz and 

byextension to Geraldine remaining an attractive 

visitor destination and the lifestyle envyofmany. 

The coordinatorwill report directly to the 

Chairand board of Geraldine.nz, building 

productive andpositive relationships throughout 

the community. This is an exciting opportunity to 

be part of afun and friendly team. 

This is currently part-time, between 

16-20 hours per week and we are looking 

for someone who 

• loves variety 

• isorganisedbut can deal with 

occasionalchaos 

• enjoys people. 

• isfitand healthy. 

• issensitive to and accommodating 

of cultural andindividual differences 

• has aknowledge ofthe communitysector, 

includingtourism,and astrong commitment 

to bringing about the best outcomes 

• aprovenhistoryofworking with avolunteer 

board andabroad membership base 

• issocial mediasavvyand familiarwith 

a website, Facebook, and Instagram 

• has experience with Microsoft 365 & Xero 

While we have a job description, which 

we’d be happy to send you, we’re open to ideas 

on how this role could look in the future, 

including thehours worked andwhere those 

hours areworked from, andwe’re keen to starta 

conversation with anyone interested in finding 

out more. 

For acopyofthe job description, or 

to apply,please email info@geraldine.nz. 

Applications should include acover letter anda 

currentCV. Allapplicantsmusthave therightto 

work in New Zealand. 

We’ll beevaluatingapplications as they come 

in andcontactingcandidates of interest to start a 

conversation immediately,sodon’t delay,get 

your applicationintoday! 

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PIAstudentsLachie O’Connell and Tom 

Batty,winnersofthe recent NewZealand 

SecondarySchool’sFencing Chmpionship 

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Joosh’s Merran Blake says she is enjoying meeting people who come intobuy tickets. PHOTO:Hugh McCafferty 

Geraldine box office: open now atJoosh 

MerranBlakeatJooshhas addedanother string 

to an already complex bow by taking over 

Geraldine’s box office following the closure of 

LOUK NZ Clothing. 

She says, “I’ve got four events onthe go at 

the moment, and keeping staff briefed is 

important. Theother weekend, Iwas in Oamaru, 

and someone rang with aquestion about one 

of the events. Fortunately, the shop was still 

open,soIwasabletoget thequestionanswered.” 

Merranoffers this as aservice;nocommission 

is charged. “You gettomeet another sectionof 

thepublic.” 

As youenter Joosh, it starts offasagift shop, 

describedonits websiteasgroovy, unique and 

funky. Merran says that last month, she went 

to atrade fair in Melbourne, by-passing Auckland 

as “I want to carry stockthatisunique”.Inher 

quest for unique items, Merran isparticularly 

proud offinding Italian-designed jewellery 

Milena Zu. “Iloveit, andI’m theonlystockist 

in NewZealand.” 

Advancing further into the shop, there isa 

collectionofbabywearand toys and, further in 

again, children’s toys.Atthe back of thestore, 

there isaselection ofpre-loved clothing. 

“It started as apop-up shop but became so 

popular that wekeep it on. Inaroom at the 

back of the shop isamuseum of interesting 

artefacts collected by Merran’s father. There 

are two collections, one of Māori items, the 

otherfromthe colonial era. 

Next door is aladies’ fashionshopcalledthe 

Shop Next Door which has been running for 

threeyears.Somedays, sheisonher ownrunning 

between both shops, leaving her cat Sam to 

entertain customers in her absence. “Iknow 

times are tough for some. Iam really grateful 

forthe support of ourlocal customers-they are 

awesome.” 

To gettickets or to checkout Merran’seclectic 

range,JooshisopenMonday-Thursday 9am- 

5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, closed Sundays. 

Forenquiries call03693 9002. 

HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

There’ssomethingaboutGeraldinethat 

bringsoutthebestinpeople.Iwantto 

sharethatwiththeworld,butit’sabalancing 

acttomakesurewedon’tforgetthepeople 

andplacesthatmakeitthespecialplace 

itis. 

It’sallofourjobtobetheadvocate 

forthislittlebitofparadise(wartsand 

all). I love sharing stories from our 

communitywiththewiderworldandthe 

coolpeoplewhoarepartofthefabricof 

ourtown. 

Whohasn’tgotakindwordtosay 

aboutcharacterslikeCamtheMailman, 

JimmyatQualityTyres,KanetheWindow 

Guy,SarahFoleyatPIA,orRevHugh? 

Peoplegoingabouttheirday,bringing 

positiveenergytousall.Let’sgetonthe 

bandwagon! 

Ourtownisimportanttoourrural 

community. Our high school has 

recognisedthiswithPIA,whichprovides 

apathwayandapurposeforouryoung 

people to use their time at school to 

preparethemselvesfortheworkforce. 

It’sexcitingforallofusthatsomanyof 

themseeafuturelocallyandcanfind 

employmentinourdistrictratherthan 

alwayslookingtotheBigSmokeorabroad. 

Thankyoutothosewhoemploythenext 

generation.It’ssometimeshard,butit 

canbesorewarding. 

Let’sallmakeitourmissiontoshare 

GTownwiththeworldandembraceits 

resourcesinoureverydaylifetoensure 

itremainsthecoolplaceitis. 

CHRISFISHER,CEO 

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Ladies, get your groove onfor local causes 

Ladies,get readytoboogie foracause. Hislop 

Street Productions (HSP) is hosting an80s 

Disco Ladies Night on Friday, 1November at 

the Academy. This event promises anight of 

nostalgicfun whilesupportingtwo worthy local 

causes -the GeraldineEmergency Helipadand 

GeraldineAnglicanParish. 

Featuring local DJ Mr Multiverse, the night 

will transportattendees back to theera of bighair 

andshoulderpads. With best-dressedprizesup 

forgrabs,ladiesare encouraged to digout their 

neon lycraand legwarmers forachance to win. 

GNews asked HSP director Fi McCafferty 

what sparkedthe idea.“Well, forawhilenow, 

I’ve been seeing pleas onsocial media for a 

grown-up disco -so Ithought, ‘Okay, let’s do 

it!’ Andwhile Iorganiselotsofeventstosupport 

the Anglican parish, the emergency helipad is 

crucialtoimproving emergencymedical access 

for the Geraldine community -sowedecided 

theevent will support both’. 

“It’s achance for women to let their hair 

down andhaveagreattime, allwhile contributing 

to an importantlocal initiative.And whodoesn’t 

want to revisit the 80s, right? It was myera, 

anditrocked.” 

Fi says that if theevent turnsout to be popular, 

HSPwillmakeitaregulargig. 

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Fill your car withyourfriendsand enjoythe trip to 

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Six local eateries are taking part inthis year’s South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival: 

HOUSE OFHOP: Parmesan and blue cheese venison liver Parmesan crumbed venison liver, blue 

cheese dressed baby spinach with campari souced pears and demi glace. 

BERRY BARN: Gourmet Giant Cheese Rolls Delicous giant cheese rolls made with Geraldine 

Cheese Company Raukapuka Red Cheddar. 

GERALDINE FARM SHOP AND CAFÉ: Heartland Crusted Orange Roughy Heartland Chips 

Crusted Orange Roughy with ayam puree and beetroot salad with honey vinaigrette. 

BARKER’S FOODSTORE &EATERY: Humdinger Citrus Gin Blood Orange Tart Azesty and playful 

treat on aBarker’schocolateand hazelnut crème biscuit base. Topped withacreamycurdlayer, 

infusedwith Humdinger CitrusGin and Barker's of Geraldine Blood OrangeLime andBitters syrup. 

MUNDELL’S: South Canterbury Caesar Salad Asalad ofcrisp lettuce and red onion, topped with 

house-smoked High Country Salmon, Geraldine Butchery bacon, Nood Food croutons, apoached 

egg from Geraldine Eggs, and asprinkle of parmesan from the Geraldine Cheese Company. 

CAFÉ VERDE: Ōrari Gorge Station Ribeye Steak Ōrari Gorge Station Hereford xWagyu Beef Steak 

with bone marrow jus, grilled broccolini and horseradish cream. 

Contact information: admin@temukageraldinerotary.org.nz 

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*Drinks are available for purchasing 

Predator Trapping and 

Long-Tailed Bat Conservation 

Join usfor an evening ofenvironmental 

stewardship and community impact as 

we welcome Geraldine DOC rangers 

Tim Exton and Simon Waugh to our club. 

Youcan learn about: 

-The critical role of predator trapping in 

preserving native species. Conservation 

efforts for the endangered long-tailed bat. 

-How Rotary can support and amplify 

these vital environmental initiatives. 

This is your opportunity to connect with 

fellow Rotarians, gain valuable insights 

from conservationexperts, and discover 

how you can bepart ofour ongoing efforts 

to create asustainable future for our 

community and beyond. 

SCOFF celebrates local 

eateries and producers 

TheSouth Canterbury OutstandingFood Festival 

(SCOFF) kicked off last week and runs til 23 

September. OrganisedbyVenture Timaru,itis 

entering itsfifth year. 

The idea behind the festival is to celebrate 

the local producers ofSouth Canterbury by 

encouraging diners to tryspecially createddishes 

featuringthese localproducts. Diners canalso 

gointhe draw to windaily prizes andachance 

for the grand prize bysimply sharing aphoto 

ofeachSCOFF dish they tryonsocialmedia. 

Essentially, byparticipating in the festival, 

diners cansupport localbusinesseswhile enjoying 

deliciousfood. 

Six Geraldine eateries are participating in 

SCOFF this year: The Berry Barn, Café Verde, 

Barker’s Foodstore and Eatery, Mundell’s, 

Geraldine Farm Shop and the House ofHop. 

GeraldineButchery, GeraldineFree-RangeEggs, 

Ōrari GorgeStation,Geraldine CheeseCompany, 

Barker’s of Geraldine, Southbound Coffee, House 

of Hop and Humdinger Gin products feature 

in dishes throughout thefestival’smenu. 

Café Verdeco-ownerand chef JoeMcKenzie 

is abig SCOFF supporter. Hesays, “As achef, 

Ienjoy participatinginSCOFF becauseitbrings 

more attention and awareness tosupporting 

locals.Eatingout at cafesand restaurantsthat 

regularly use local producers is agreat way to 

canhelpboostour localeconomy. 

“You may know someone who works for a 

localfood producer,maybe as afarmer, apiarist, 

gardener,butcher, or cheesemaker,orperhaps 

it’s someonewho is connected to alocal producer, 

like atruck driver, veterinarian,driver, or delivery 

person et cetera. 

“My point is, when you make aconscious 

choice to spend your money on food that has 

come from our region, you are giving back to 

your community and helping to support not 

just that business youare buying from butalso 

thelocal suppliers they areworking with.” 

JoesaysheencouragesGeraldinianstoget out 

to some of SCOFF’sparticipating eateries around 

ourbeautiful region andshowsupport forall the 

“incredibleproduce that is developedhere”. 

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PEELFOREST 

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CHALLENGE EDUCATEINSPIRE 

GENERAL MANAGER 

LOCATION: Canterbury |EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time 

ABOUT US: Peel Forest Outdoor Centre(PFOC)isdedicated to 

providing adventurous outdoor activitiesthat empower, educate, 

and inspirepeople, especially young people,inachallenging and 

safeenvironment.Weare seeking avisionaryand dynamic 

General Manager to lead our team and ensure the continued 

success and growth of the Centre. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: The General Managerisasenior 

leadership position responsible forthe operational oversight and 

strategic direction of PFOC.Reporting to the BoardofTrustees, 

youwill play acrucial role in ensuringthe Centre remains 

financially viable, delivers outstanding outdoor experiences,and 

continues to be arespected communityasset. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operational Leadership: Overseethe day-to-day operationsof 

the Centre, ensuringsmooth functioning acrossall 

programmes and activities. 

• TeamLeadership: Inspireand manage adiverse team of staff, 

contractors, and volunteers,fostering apositiveand 

collaborativeworkenvironment. 

• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, accounts, and 

payroll, ensuringfinancial stabilityand compliance. 

• Business Development: Drivethe Centre’sgrowthbyexecuting 

funding and sponsorship strategies, exploring newbusiness 

opportunities, and building relationships with keystakeholders. 

• Strategic Planning: Collaboratewith the Board of Trustees 

on strategic and business planning to enhancethe Centre’s 

offerings and communityimpact. 

• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain 

strongrelationships with stakeholders, including international 

partners, government agencies, funders, and sponsors. 

• Health and Safety: Lead the team in maintaining a 

safeenvironment,ensuring allhealth and safetyprotocols 

arefollowed. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

• Provenexperienceinaseniormanagement role, ideally 

in thenot-for-profit sector. 

• Strongleadership skills with the abilitytomotivate 

and influenceothers. 

• Excellent financial acumen, with experienceinbudget 

managementand financial reporting. 

• Astrategic thinker with aproventrack record in business 

developmentand relationshipmanagement. 

• Excellent communication skills, both writtenand verbal. 

• Abilitytoworkeffectively under pressureand handle 

multiple competingdemands. 

• Passionateabout outdoor education and committed 

to the mission of PFOC. 

WHY JOIN US? 

• Lead arespected organization making adifference 

in the lives of young people. 

• Bepartofateamcommittedtoexcellenceand innovation 

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• Enjoythe opportunitytoshape the futureofakey 

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providing adventurousoutdoor activities that empower, educate, 

and inspireyoung people in achallenging andsafeenvironment. 

We arelooking foraproactiveand organized individual to join 

our small team and be the eyes andears that help keep our 

operations running smoothly. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: We areseeking aflexible, customerfocused 

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administration supporttoour General Managerand staff.This role 

is pivotal in ensuring the efficient functioning of day-to-day 

operations, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and creating 

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• Supportbookings forall programmes, ensuring all elements 

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• Assist with reporting activities, including compiling,editing, and 

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providing adventurous outdoor activitiesthat empower, educate, 

and inspireyoung peopleinachallenging and safeenvironment. 

We areseeking apassionate anddrivenEducation Partnership 

Lead to join our team andenhance our educational offerings. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Education Partnership Lead is 

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youwill work closely with schools and other educational partners 

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• Educational Development: Promoteexisting education 

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align with NZQAstandards. 

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong 

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• Program Coordination: Oversee the administration and 

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• ImpactMeasurement: Evaluateand measurethe impact of 

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supporting promotional and reporting efforts. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with the GeneralManager and 

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and continuous improvement of PFOC’s offerings. 


• Provenexperienceinthe education sector,withastrong 

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• Strongproject coordination abilities, with experiencein 

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• Passion foroutdoor education and acommitmenttothe 

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young people’s education through outdoor experiences. 

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41 

Cancer comrades joining forces 



For Kevin Proctor of Ashburton, 

October 2022 is amonth which 

will stick in his mind forever. 

That is when the 65yearold 

former Royal New Zealand Air 

Force member was told he had 

cancer. He had had alump in his 

groin that pills his doctor had 

prescribed were not helping. 

Due to Covid restrictions at 

the time, getting afacetoface 

doctors appointment was a 

challenge, so Proctor took 

himself to Ashburton Hospital. 

He got an urgent appointment 

with aspecialist at Christchurch 

Hospital. Aphone call afew days 

later offered him the 

opportunity to get the surgery he 

needed. 

At apostsurgery check up in 

November he was told he had 

lymphoma cancer stage four. 

For the next four months he 

received chemotherapy at 

Ashburton Hospital every three 

weeks. After his first dose of 

chemo he was quite unwell. 

‘‘I was thankful that Ididn’t 

have to travel to Christchurch 

for the chemotherapy due to the 

impact it had on me.’’ 

The chemotherapy destroyed 

his immune system, forcing him 

to stay isolated from the outside 

world for many months. 

In September last year, on a 

regular visit to his specialist 

team in Christchurch, his doctor 

gave him great news. He was in 

remission. 

‘‘It was strange, but felt great 

to be released so Icould go out 

and meet people,’’ Proctor said. 

Now he enjoys going to the 

RSA and asocial group at the 

Cancer Society Mid Canterbury. 

Before the cancer diagnosis, 

Proctor had atrip planned to 

Australia, which had to be 

cancelled. To reward himself for 

going through all he has with his 

cancer journey, he plans to soon 

be travelling again. 

‘‘I feel like abox of fluffy ducks 

now, and have my next check up 

this month.’’ 

Through his connection with 

the society, in April this year he 

learned of anew group starting 

in Ashburton called the Blue 

Brothers. 

It is for men who have or have 

had cancer. Proctor was one of 

the first to join. 

Blue Brothers meet every 

Monday afternoon at Fit 4Life 

studio gym in Ashburton. They 

WELLBEING: An important part of the Blue Brothers group is conversation, cake and coffee. From left are Paul Sheldon, Kevin Proctor, 

John Morgan, Gill Kane, Aimee Cosgrove and Phil Caine. 

Building up fitness following 

lymphoma, Kevin Proctor 

enjoys weekly sessions at Blue 

Brothers. 

undertake afree exercise 

programme and enjoy cake and a 

cuppa afterwards. 

‘‘Before getting cancer and 

with 20 years in the air force, I 

was reasonably fit,’’ Proctor said. 

‘‘And then with the 

chemotherapy Ibecame less fit. 

Blue Brothers is agood mixture 

of movement and exercise as 

well as great camaraderie, 

where we chat with each other,’’ 

he said. 

Blue Brothers was started in 

2019 by the late Dave Cattermore 

of Christchurch, prompted by his 

own challenges of living with 

kidney cancer. 

Shortly after his cancer 

diagnosis,Cattermore was 

inspired by anews story about 

Phil Caine works out, watched by Blue Brothers trainer Colleen 

Linwood. 

an exercise group dedicated to 

women living with breast cancer. 

It struck him that this might be a 

great idea for men as well. 

On establishing Blue Brothers, 

Cattermore said he wanted to 

create asafe and nonjudgemental 

space where men 

living with cancer could feel 

comfortable to be themselves, 

whatever their situation, or 

whatever stage of their cancer 

journey they were at. 

Despite the battle he faced, 

and the range of treatments he 

endured, Cattermore remained 

strong and positive until he died 

on June 23 this year. 

Cattermore’s legacy continues 

to live on in Blue Brothers, 

which is offered in Canterbury 

and Marlborough. The 

organisation is now led by his 

partner Gill Kane, who grew up 

at Coldstream. 

The programme in Ashburton 

is funded by the Ashburton 

Cancer Support Group who pay 

for the trainer and the 

hospitality; Fit 4Life give the 

space for the programme and 

Blue Brothers pay for 

The Blue Brothers programme 

for men with cancer offers 

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demonstrated by John Morgan 

(left) and Paul Sheldon/ 

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Southern Cancer Society 

community manager Selwyn and 

Mid Canterbury Aimee Cosgrove 

said it was always great to offer 

something new such as Blue 

Brothers. 

‘‘The Cancer Society are 

always looking to improve 

wellness for people with cancer. 

We know that exercise along 

with achat afterwards is great 

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Shingle road ‘shambles’ on Greenstreet 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 


Greenstreet resident Ian Hodge 

says his shingle road was left in 

a‘‘shambles’’ after maintenance 

work. 

Hodge has lived on Rawles 

Crossing Rd in the Greenstreet 

area, just out of Ashburton, for 

over 20 years. 

It’s rural living on ashingle 

road and his family loves the 

lifestyle. 

‘‘We can put up with abit of 

dust from ashingle road, it’s just 

part of living out here.” 

The problem is there hasn’t 

been any shingleput on the road 

since he moved in and there's 

nothing left to grade on some 

patches of the road, he said. 

He said his frustration rose 

when the district council’s 

roading contractor completed 

maintenance on asection of potholed 

road that ‘‘left it in a 

dangerous state”. 

‘‘What it ended up being was a 

shambles,” Hodge said. 

‘‘They dropped truckloads of a 

mudlike substance on the road 

and then atruckload of water. 

Then aheavy roller tried to roll 

it flat but couldn't. The grader 

couldn't grade it.’’ 

It was amess and the surface 

was almost impassable, he said. 

‘‘It was slippery and 

dangerous and formed 

tramlines which steered cars on 

DANGEROUS: Ian Hodge is less than impressedwith the results of 

arecent attempt at maintenance on Rawles Crossing Rd. 

PHOTOS JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

its track.” 

The contractors eventually 

returned to ‘‘removethe sludge” 

and agrader attempted to 

redistribute the gravel, which 

he said hadn’t been replenished 

in the 20odd years they had 

lived there. 

‘‘Now some of the potholes 

are back and the speed limit is 

still 100kph.” 

Hodge said he was baffled at 

the ‘‘prolonged, expensive and 

ineffective process’’ and, as a 

ratepayer, believed the road 

should be fixed once and fixed 

right. 

‘‘Wepay our rates and can 

expect acertain level of service. 

‘‘We aren’t expecting the road 

to be sealedoranything, just 

maintained to an acceptable 

and safe standard.” 

Infrastructure and open 

spaces manager Neil McCann 

said the gravel the contractors 

Apot hole riddled section of 

Rawles Crossing Road. 

used on Rawles Crossing Rd 

wasbasalt, which is asofter 

material used on some sites to 

provide alongerterm repair. 

‘‘When placed it is soft but 

when it dries out, (it) provides a 

good stable surface that 

requires less maintenance.” 

But in some good news for 

Hodge, McCann confirmed that 

maintenance metalling for the 

majority of Rawles Crossing Rd 

was scheduled for the next 

financial year in 20252026. 

‘‘This short section was done 

because it was causing issues.” 

A$500,000 annual spending 

boost for the next three years 

aims to improve the state of 

many of the Ashburton District’s 

unsealed roads. McCann said 

the additional funding meant 

their road metal targeting work 

should be met this financial 

year. The district’s roading 

network has 1515km of sealed 

roads and 1102km of unsealed 

roads. 

In 20232024, the district 

council failed to reach its target 

of applying 48,000 cubic metres 

of metal to the unsealed 

network, only reaching 35,684. 

Seeing adecline in the state of 

unsealed roading, councillor 

Richard Wilson pushed for an 

additional $500,000 annually for 

the next three years to help 

improve the situation. ‘‘You can 

grade all you like, but without 

the shingle there the road won’t 

get any better,’’ Wilson said. 

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Public Notice 

Ashburton District Plan Change 6 

Pajanti Limited has applied foraPrivate Plan Changetothe ResidentialZones and 

Subdivision Chapters of the OperativeDistrictPlan (2014). 

The changecovers the following areas: 

The rezoning of a1ha property at 259 Alford Forest Road from Residential Dto 

ResidentialCand to adopt the operativeprovisionsofthe Residential CZone onsite. 

An Outline Development Plan has been prepared by the applicant to illustrate their 

proposed 12-lotsubdivision alongside phrasingfor an additional SiteStandardtobe 

included within Chapter 4(Residential) and Chapter7(Subdivision) of the Operative 

Ashburton DistrictPlan. 

Rule: Pajanti Outline DevelopmentPlan 

Any subdivisionand/or development within the Pajanti Outline Development Plan shall 

be undertaken in general accordancewith thatOutline Development Plan included within 

Appendix 4.7 of theResidential Zone Chapterofthe DistrictPlan. 

Full details of the proposal andthe accompanying evaluationreport in accordancewith 

Section 32 of the Resource Management Act(1991) areavailable forinspection at the 

Council Offices at 2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton; or at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Submissions 

Any person, including the localauthority, maymakeasubmission on the proposal, but 

submissions made solely on trade competition grounds arenot permitted. 

Youmay makeasubmission by sending awrittenorelectronic submission titled ‘Private 

Plan ChangeAlfordForestRoad’.Submissions mustbewrittenand in accordance with 

Form 5ofthe Resource Management Regulations (2003). All submissions muststate 

whether the submitter wishes to be heardinsupport of their submission. Copies of this 

form areavailable from the siteslistedabove. 

Submissionsmay be: 

• Postedto: Planning Team, Ashburton DistrictCouncil, PO Box94, Ashburton7740 

• Delivered to:Council Officesat2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton 

• Emailed to:info@adc.govt.nz 

Theclosing date forsubmissions is 5pm, Friday 18 October 2024. 

If youhaveany questions aboutthis application, or the submissionand decision process, 

pleasecontactthe Planning Team via planning@adc.govt.nz 

Ian Hyde, GroupManager 

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43 

ECan pushes ahead with regional plan 

BY DAVID HILL 


Environment Canterbury 

(ECan) is pressing ahead with 

its blueprint for the future, 

despite calls to slow down. 

Chair Peter Scott and 

deputy chair Craig Pauling 

said the Canterbury Regional 

Policy Statement (RPS) 

needed to be updated as it was 

last completed in 2013. 

The regional council has 

received several calls from 

local councils and farming 

groups to slow down the pace 

of change, especially with 

government signalling it will 

amend the National Policy 

Statement on freshwater. The 

policy statement provides 

national direction on how 

councils manage rivers, lakes 

and other water sources. 

While the RPS is not a 

statutory document, it 

provides the blueprint for the 

Canterbury Land and Water 

Regional Plan, the 

Canterbury Regional Coastal 

Plan and District Plans. 

‘‘At the end of the day it is 

old and these documents are 

only meant to last 10 years,’’ 

Pauling said. 

‘‘A lot has changed and 

we’ve done alot of work in the 

community. We are going to 

gather together the thoughts 

of everybody in the 

community and if government 

policy changes we can adapt 

our policy to reflect those 

changes.’’ 

The regional council 

engaged with the community 

twice last year to help inform 

the new RPS, which it plans to 

notify in December for public 

consultation. The Hurunui 

District Council has asked for 

land to the east of Amberley to 

be excluded from highly 

productive land mapping so 

the town can expand. 

Scott said Hurunui was not 

alone ‘‘as most of Canterbury’’ 

has been caught out by the 

National Policy Statement on 

highly productive land. 

‘‘It is ablanket rule which 

has really missed its target. It 

is more of apolicy for 

Auckland, whereas in 

Canterbury most of the 

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soil might be highly 

productive, the blocks are too 

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CLUB NEWS 

Ashburton Musical Club 

Our SensingSpring concert was 

held on September 8atthe Sinclair 

Centre.Four new performers were 

also welcomed, and were warmly 

applauded for their piano renditions. 

Avocal and violin solo ,aswell as 

an original song and 

accompaniment were also well 

received. The programme was as 

follows: Pianosolos: Ava Lynch - 

Valse by Maykapar &Lights in the 

RearviewbyCrossland; Tui Whetter 

-Etude in AbyFarrenc &Piel 

Canela by Capo; Charlie Lynch - 

Clocks by Coldplay&Spanish 

Polylogarhythgms by Vicari; and 

StephenGarton -Romance in F# 

Op 28 No 2bySchumann. Vocal 

solo Olivia Fox -OnMyOwn by 

Schonberg &What Baking Can Do 

from Waitress Musical. Violin Solo: 

Jeongeun Kim, accompanied by 

Heuijeong Kim -1st Mvt from 

Concerto in DbyCarlo Tessarini & 

Hungarian Dance by August Noick. 

Original composition (vocal and 

piano) Nikki Tyrell -Little Bird. A 

lovely afternoon of music which was 

followed by afternoon tea and a 

chat. Our next concert, celebrating 

100 years as amusical club is 

October 20 at 2pmatthe Sinclair 

Centre,when anumber of form 

scholarship winners will perform, as 

well as astring quartet, piano, violin, 

vocal, trombone and cornet solos. 

Visitors welcome. $5 at the door. 

Afternoon tea will follow. 

Mid Canterbury Ladies 

Friendship Club 

President Julie Begg welcomed 

members to the September 

meeting. After the National Anthem 

was sung, birthdays and 

anniversaries were celebrated. As 

usual there was asales table, book 

selection and raffle. Kate Scott gave 

an Almoner’s Report. Secretary 

Marg read athank you letter from 

Ronald McDonald House for the 

goods we had given to them. There 

is to be amystery trip in October, 

members were encouraged to enjoy 

something different. 

After morning tea the main 

speaker was Roger Scammell, 

telling us of the re-emergence of the 

Sharplin Falls, also he had an 

amazing video presentation. Adrone 

was used to take overhead views, 

especially of the Opening Day. The 

Falls have recently re-emerged as a 

popular hiking destination after being 

closed for several years due to 

earthquake damage. The track was 

rebuilt thanks to extensive volunteer 

work and community donations, led 

by Mt Somers Walkway president 

Charles Ross. The track offers a 

beautiful and family friendly hike 

through dense beech forest, 

featuring lush greenery, native flora 

and fauna and scenic river views. 

The path is well marked and includes 

two bridges, making it accessible for 

beginners and those looking for a 

leisurely walk. It had not been an 

easy four years but through sheer 

grit and determination the new 

track was opened. The Thought for 

the Month: “The only real 

advantage of old age is that it lets 

you sing while you brush your 

teeth.” The Friendship Club offers 

support to people who are looking 

for friends and fellowship. We have 

coffee mornings, meetings with 

interesting speakers, bus trips and 

more. If you would like to make new 

friends please phone Julie 

308-4254 or Rae 308-8927, they 

would love to hear from you. Next 

meeting October 9,10am at Hotel 

Ashburton. 

RESULTS 

Tinwald Cycling U17 Development 

Sept 15. Race One, 6km open Handicap. 1st 

Jack Hooper CT 14m 52s HT. 4.30m RT. 10min 

22sec. 2nd Stacey Hooper CT. 15m 19s. HT. 

2.30m. RT. 12min 49sec. 3rd Nick Dalley CT. 

15m 54s. HT. Go. RT. 15min 54sec. 4th Jamie 

Hooper CT. 15m 56s. HT. 1m. RT. 14min 56sec. 

Graded Results. A. Grade: 1st Jack Hooper, 

2nd Stacey Hooper. B. Grade: 1st Nick Dalley, 

2nd Jamie Hooper. Well a little wind for the 

Tinwald U17 Development young cyclists winter 

racing. 

The development had four young cyclists 

racing, Jamie Hooper, Stacey Hooper, Jack 

Hooper and Nick Dalley . 

The race was the last race of the winter 

series, all the riders put up very good performances 

over the 6km ride, Times were excellent 

for the distance, many thanks to all our helpers, 

Eamon Hooper on the turn around and Toresa 

Hooper on clocking in, thank you. 

After the race it was back to the clubrooms 

for the Winter Series Presentation, Thanks to all 

that came along. Many thanks to all our young 

riders who rode with us over the series, it was 

great to see the improvement with with each time 

you rode to you all thank you. 

U17 Development 2024 Points. A. Grade T. 

T. Pts. 1st Jack hooper 286,2nd Stacey Hooper 

45pts 3rd Charlotte Neal 43pts. 4th Carter 

Shepherd 28pts. A. Grade Handicap Points. 1st 

Jack Hooper 310pts. 2nd Stacey Hooper 40pts. 

3rd Carter Shepherd 20pts. B. Grade T.T. Points. 

1st Jamie Hooper 344pts. 2nd Nick Dalley 321pt. 

3rd Claire Copland 136. 4th Oliva Copland 

101pts. 5th James Ward 20pts. B. Grade 

Handicap Points, 1st Jamie Hooper 261pts. 2nd 

Nick Dalley 245pts. 3rd Claire Copland 103pts. 

4th Oliva Copland 77pts. C. Grade T.T. Points. 

1st Jack Copland 110pts. 2nd Evie Ward 16pts. 

C. Grade Handicap points. 1st Jack Copland 

90pts. 2nd Evie Ward 16pts. 

Open Teams Points. 1st Jamie Hooper 

106pts. 2nd Jack Hooper 96pts. 3rd Nick Dalley 

82pts. 4th Claire Copland 36pts. 5th Oliva 

Copland 30pts. 6th Jack Copland 26pts. 7th 

Charlotte Neal 18pts. 8th James Ward 10pts. 9th 

=Carter Shepherd &Stacey Hooper 8pts. Cups 

& Trophies. A. Grade "Rakaia Sports" Jack 

Hooper. B. Grade ,"James Cup" Jamie Hooper, 

U17 Development Trophy "Girls" Claire Copland, 

C. Grade, "L.C. Bushell Cup" Jack Copland. 

Open Teams "Ruth Kirdy Memorial Trophy’’, 

Jamie Hooper. "Tower Trophy" 1st. Jamie 

Hooper 711pts. "Tower Trophy" 2nd Jack 

Hooper 692pts, "Tower Trophy" 3rd. Nick Dalley 

648pts. 

Ashburton Golf Ladies 

Play from September 10. Bermaline Cup 

(Stableford, rd 3): Kay Fox 40, Margaret Wilson 

37, Jacqui Welsh 36, Shirley Elliott 36, Vicki 

Moore 36, Joyce van der Heide 36, Erin Porter 

36, Liz Cabout 35, Wendy Parr 35. Nearest the 

Pins: No 4Chevalier Farm Ltd –Vicki Moore, No 

8Samantha Rose Flowers –Not struck, No 12 

Lynn’s small Salon – Alison Hewson, No 14 

Preen Ashburton –Jacqui Welsh, No 18 2nd 

Shot –Sue Hastie. Two’s: Kay Fox -No12. 

Mayfield Golf Club 

September 10 play. 4th Skibo, LGU, 6th 

Stableford: 0-20 Christine Ross 96-15-81. 21-29 

Lynley MacKenzie 102-29-73 and 30+ Ruth 

Keeley 116-43-73. Stableford: 1st Ruth Keeley 

36, 2nd Lynley MacKenzie 35 c/b, 3rd Fiona 

Peck 35. Nearest to the Pins: #2 Patrons 

Christine Ross, #2 Sims Bakery Christine Ross, 

#3 Ross Bros Jan Clucas, #14 Memory Funerals 

Fiona Peck, 9and 18 Colombus Longest Putt, 

Jan Clucas. Two’s: Jan Clucas. 

Methven Golf Club 

September 14. Stableford Round. White 

Tees. Senior: Piers Rolton 39. Junior: Jono 

Beckett 40 Dubliner Best Nett. Other Good 

Scores: Andrew Thompson 40 (Four Square 

Best Nett), Paul Middleton 38, John Robinson 38, 

Alister Maxwell 37, Peter Harper 37, Athol 

McAlpine 36, Phil Elliott 35, Mick Hodgson 35. 

Two's: Michael Kemp, Marc Davies, James 

Anderson, Graham Shaw. 

Nearest The Pins #4 Methven Pubs -Pete 

Wood, #6 Charterhouse Farms -Peter Harper, 

#13 Hunter's Wines -Mick Hodgson, #14 Aqua 

Japanese -Michael Kemp, #17 Frydays -James 

Anderson. Next: 6th Round Callaghan Trophy. 

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club 

On September 15 members of the club 

competed for the title of the Club Single’s 

Champion. Some great competition, which had a 

few members with impressive results across the 

board. Results were: winner Tom Paulo with 5 

wins 27 points, runner up Mark Richardson 4 

wins -34points, third :- Joan Healey 4wins -22 

points, fourth Naomi Paulo -4wins -16points 

and fifth Colin Jones - 4 wins - 6 points. 

Congratulations to all the winners and to 

everyone who participated. Ten players travelled 

to Oamaru to compete, with our member Linda 

Millard taking part in the winning Championship 

team. Colin Jones was in the team that won the 

Special plate, and Shelagh Field was runner up. 

Francie Osborn was in the winning plate team 

and Karine Crum in the consolation team. Adair 

Jones was in the winning Bowl team with Ellen 

Pithie runner up. 

Ashburton 9Holers 

Congratulations to last week's winners, 

Netherby Pharmacy Best Net: First, Elaine King 

(28), second, Ken Cahill (34). Close behind were 

four players whose scores were 35: Murray 

Williams, Janice Dunlop, Fairlie Matsinger and 

Heather Sim. Congratulations also to the 9hole 

players who will play in the finals of the Club 

Championships this Saturday afternoon: Men's 

Championship, Sam Prince v. Paul Baird; Men's 

Sega Golf Cup, Pater Stechman v. Murray 

Williams; Ladies' Sega Golf Cup, Janice Dunlop 

v. Fairlie Matsinger. 

Round 5, Marion Marshall Trophy (Stroke) 

and Jean Drummond &Gordon Clinton Trophies 

(Putting) will be played next Thursday. 

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Allenton 23 Saunders Road 

429 sqm 2 1 1 


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Renovations complete 

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Allenton 11 Charlesworth Drive 

1,308 sqm 4 2 3 3 

For Sale by DeadlinePrivate Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu26Sep 2024 

201West Street,Ashburton 

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Elegance in EveryDetail 

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OPEN HOME 

Tinwald 119 Tarbottons Road 

753 sqm 4 2 2 2 

Asking Price $835,000 

View Sat 10.15-10.45am or by appointment 


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

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

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Tinwald Tinwald Westerfield MayfieldRoad 

4,000 sqm 

Price by Negotiation 

View by appointment 


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


Westview subdivision -New beginnings 

Section prices start from$295,000! 

Securethe dream nowand lock in your slice of Ashburton's most exciting subdivision with 4,000sqm plus sections. 

Situated in Tinwald, Westviewsections offerthe opportunity to enjoy the benefits of country living with town 

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vistas. This areaofTinwald is rapidly progressing, with thenearby subdivision well-established with the construction 

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Ashburton Surrounds FrasersRoad 

3.5029 ha 



Rachel Mulcay 0275 443 618rachel.mulcay@bayleys.co.nz 

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


3.5ha bareland block 

Located just ashort 10 min drive from AshburtonTownship, this 3.5029ha bareland block used to be used as aquarry. 

The block has been filled in andisbeing sold ‘asiswhere is’. 

With shelter belts in place, this property presents an opportunity to escape the hustle andbustle of town lifeoruse for 

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Ashburton Surrounds 1963 Ealing Montalto Road 

232.8723 ha 



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


Prime dairy support 

After 14 dedicated years of ownership, our vendors are preparing fortheir next move, leaving behind alegacy of 

substantial infrastructure development on thisapproximately 232 hectare property. Their efforts have seen the 

implementationofirrigationsystems, fencing upgrades andlaneway construction for simple and efficient stock 

management. Additionally, anew home was constructed in 2015,adding modern comfort. 

Primarily utilised fordairy support, grazing winter cows,and R1 and R2 heifers year-round. The self-sufficiency of the 

farm is evident as allsupplements are grown and retained on-farm, with baleage and straw provided to grazing stock. 

The versatile soils support arotation of cereals andsmall seed production, plus added opportunities for trading stock 

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Methven 26 Allen Street 

809 sqm 3 1 1 1 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 25 Sep 2024 

View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment 

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


Timeless beauty 

Awell-balanced blend of characterand modern refinementmaketheir mark at this traditionalthree-bedroom 

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602 sqm 3 1 2 1 

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Boundary lines are indicative only 

Aspaciousand functional home, perfect for comfortable livingwith significant renovation having takenplace. An 

open plan living kitchenand dining space withupdated benchtopsand flooring,the livingarea is agreat privatespace 

with sliding doors out to thefully fenced section. The bedrooms offercomfortable accommodation,with both 

upstairs bedroomsproviding generous spaces andgood wardrobes.The upstairs bedrooms are servicedbythe fully 

renovated bathroom with separate bath and shower andseparatetoilet room. Lastly,bedroomthree provides 

versatilitywith aslidingdoorleadingoutside, awardrobe,and the option for customization as it currently integrates 

with the livingarea. Adjacentisthe downstairs bathroom, completewithashower,vanity, andnew flooring, along 

withaseparate toiletfor added privacy. 


OPEN HOME 

Methven 51 Spaxton Street 

610 sqm 4 1 1 1 

AskingPrice $680,000 

View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment 



Discover your haven 

Welcome tothis charmingcharacterhome, perfectly blendingclassic appeal withmodernupdates. Step into the 

open plan living area, whereabeautifully renovated kitchen features sleek stainless-steelcountertops. Thekitchen 

island is idealfor casual dining and mealprep.Large doors lead out to aspacious deck, perfect forenjoying your 

morningcoffeeorentertaining guests. The home offers four bedrooms which are servicedbyarenovated bathroom 

includesaluxurious claw footbath, providing atouchofelegance andcomfort. Double glazingthroughout,along 

with aheat pump andinsulation ensuresyear-round comfort,and the cozywood burner in thelivingareaadds 

warmth during cooler months. But that's not all–an addedbonus is the 10sqm studio, perfect forahome office,art 

studio, or guest accommodation. Thisversatilespace enhancesthe overall appeal of theproperty. 


Methven 13 Allen Street 

1,012 sqm 5 1 2 2 


View byappointment 


Liv Gorman 027856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz 


Timeless charm 

Built in 1925 andnestledinthe centre of Mt HuttVillage,thisspacious family home radiates warmth andisbrimming 

with memories of awonderful family home.But now,it's time for anew chapter. Step inside and be greetedbyan 

updatedentertainer's kitchen which seamlesslyflowsinto aprivate andsheltered patioarea, complete with alarge 

storage spacefor allyouroutdoor essentials. Picture sunny morningsand evenings spenthere, creatingmemories 

with family andfriends. Venturefurther to explore the 1,012sqm (moreorless) fully fenced backyard, where children 

canplay freely while parents overseefrom the kitchenarea.And forthose moments of indoor fun, thedouble garage 

boasts aspaciousrumpus room,perfectfor hosting gatheringsand groups. In the livingarea, large windows invitethe 

afternoon and morning sun, infusing the space withnatural light. 


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Local people, local knowledge 

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NEW LISTING /OPEN HOME 

FINAL REMINDER /OPEN HOME 

CallingFirst Time Buyers andInvestors 

When Location and ComfortMatters 

80 Melcombe Street, TINWALD 

Welcome to this solidly built two bedroom 

home nestled on agenerous sized section ina 

well-established neighbourhood. Inside you 

have the opportunity to add value and your own 

touch. Local schooling, supermarket and other 

shopping options are within an easy walking 

distance. The fully fenced section offers space 

for kids, pets and future outdoor projects, 

imagine athriving garden, aplay area or an 

outdoor entertainment area. 

While it needs some TLC to bring it up to 

modern standards, its strong bones provide the 

perfect foundation for your renovation project. 

Don't miss your chance to transform this 

property into something special. 

2 

1 4 

OffersOver $399,000 WebID 

View: Saturday, 1.45pm-2.15pm 

AUT4278326 

117A Cameron Street, ASHBURTON 

This fantastic three double bedroom townhouse 

is available and looking for its new owners. This 

enviable location is central Ashburton and 

within walking distance to many of the town’s 

amenities. The property benefits from being 

tastefully landscaped with alow maintenance 

easy care garden and could easily be used as a 

lock and leave residence. Temperature 

controlled underfloor heating, double glazing 

and agas fireplace ensures cosy warm evenings. 

Separate lounge with bi-fold door access toan 

outdoor entertaining area. Separate laundry 

with internal access double garaging. If location 

and comfort is important, then viewing is highly 

recommended. 

3 

2 2 

Deadline Sale 

WebID AUW4275293 

Closing 4pm, 25 September (unless sold prior) 

View: Saturday, 1pm-1.30pm 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

Move-in Ready 

Fantastic for Family! 

ParkViews 

Family Magic! 

24 James Street, ALLENTON 

This charming bungalow is offering anideal 

location within sought-after school zones. Three 

bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes, this 

home offers comfort and convenience. Open 

plan kitchen/ living room with alog burner and 

heat pump, Recently painted inside and out, 

this home is move-in ready. The property also 

includes abuilt-in trampoline, 

By Negotiation 


View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am 

NEW LISTING /COMMERCIAL LEASE 

7Middle Road, ALLENTON 

This fantastic property has four bedrooms, two 

bathrooms, afabulous location and stylish decor 

throughout. With agenerous garden, agreen 

house, double garage, aseparate laundry and 

room to park the boat, the whole family will be 

kept happy. There are too many features to 

mention here, you are best to come and have a 

look for yourself. 



View: Saturday, 11.30am-12pm 

28 Nelson Street, HAMPSTEAD 

This north-facing house offers open plan living, 

with ample natural light and afunctional layout 

with outlooks tothe park. Two double 

bedrooms with athird room being an extra 

bedroom or office. Close to schools, community 

outdoor swimming pool and within walking 

distance to town. Plus workshop, carport, solar 

power system and security cameras. 


WebID AUE3989599 

View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am 

22 Farm Road, ALLENTON 

This homely five bedroom plus office and hobby 

family home has the space and location that 

the family will love. The open plan kitchen/ 

dining/living area is complemented perfectly by 

the large separate lounge. With two bathrooms, 

large living areas, extensive storage and covered 

parking plus the swimming pool, this property is 

bound to impress. Call today to view! 


WebIDAUW4253982 

View: Saturday, 12.15pm-12.45pm 

Central Retail and Office 

Location, Location, Location 

65 Tancred Street, ASHBURTON 

Situated right in the heart of Ashburton's CBD, 

this two storey building offers different options 

to suit your business. The ground floor area is 

84.65m2, comprises of areception, two private 

rooms, aseparate kitchen, three toilets and two 

heat pumps. The first floor offices of 100m2 

comprise three large separate offices plus 

amenities. Pleasant decor and air conditioned, 


WebID ACL4285739 

ACL4285740 

46 Burnett Street, ASHBURTON 

Aunique opportunity to secure abare land site 

with great development potential. This central 

location provides for high density development 

of inner westside land with Residential A 

zoning. The site currently provides for a 

selection of mature trees, garden and lawn. 

The convenience of just one block from the 

centre of town will appeal. 


WebIDAUW3877819 

FINAL REMINDER 

SOLD 

75 Grey Street, ASHBURTON 

SOLD 

Land Bank Opportunity 

119 McMurdo Street, TINWALD 

Unlock the potential ofthis 1012m2 property, 

featuring agenerous section and several older 

buildings (approx. 147m2). Ideal for storage or a 

business base. Connected with power and basic 

plumbing facilities, perfectly positioned for a 

small business base to venture to the next step. 

Zoned Residential C, the current owner has a 

resource consent for certain business activities. 

Deadline Sale 

WebID ACS4275286 

closing 4pm, 25September (unless sold prior) 

61 Park Street, ASHBURTON 

SOLD 

175 Alford Forest Road, ASHBURTON

Modern family home 

This modern 206sqm home, built in 

2020, sits on aspacious 775sqm 

section. The three spacious bedrooms, 

with the master thoughtfully 

separated, are perfect for families, 

couples, ordownsizers. 

The sun-drenched open-plan kitchen/ 

living area offers stunning Mt Hutt views 

and opens toaBBQ patio. 

» 17 Spaxton Street, Methven 

» 1Gleniffer Place, Methven 

Priced: $815,000 

Reference: 

Open Home: 

RX4254921 

Saturday 21 Sept 

11:00am-11:30am 

3 1 

2 2 

Fee Ensor 

021 705 014 

fee@ensorandco.nz 

ANDCOREALTY 24 LTDLICENSED REAA2008 

UNMATCHED ELEGANCE: 

The only Art Deco intown 

This beautifully preserved 

1940s Art Deco home blends 

timeless charm with modern 

luxury. The light-filled open-plan 

kitchen, dining, and living area 

feature elegant curved details, 

while three spacious bedrooms 

offer natural light and built-in 

storage. The recently remodeled 

bathroom, wood burner, heat 

pumps, and HRV system ensure 

year-round comfort. 

Outside, enjoy aprivate, 

landscaped garden. Located 

in sought-after Methven with 

views of Mt Hutt, it’s perfect as 

afamily home or retreat. 

3 1 

1 2 

Deadline Sale: Closes 8th October 

Reference: 

Open Home: 

RX4286198 


10:00am-10:30am 

Fee Ensor 

021 705 014 


ANDCOREALTY 24 LTDLICENSED REAA 2008 

» 53 Morgan Street, Methven 

Sale By Negotiation 

Reference: 

Open Home: 

RX4271190 


12:00pm-12:30pm 

Cute asabutton 

Welcome to acharming two bedroom, 

one bathrom retreat onMorgan Street, 

nestled in the picturesque town of 

Methven. 

This ultra-affordable gem isperfect for 

first-time buyers, savvy investors, or 

those looking to downsize without 

sacrificing comfort and style. 

2 1 

1 1 

Fee Ensor 

021 705 014 


ANDCOREALTY 24 LTDLICENSED REAA2008 

Delivering outstanding results everytime. 

» 124 Ashburton Gorge Road, Mt Somers 

Modern &Convenient 

Contemporary three bedroom 

home built in 2021, features two 

bathrooms, aspacious external 

garage and abright open-plan 

kitchen/living area. 

Enjoy year-round comfort with 

aheat pump and gas hot water. 

The fully fenced yard is perfect 

for entertaining, with agarden 

shed for extra storage. 

Ideal for couples or those 

looking for amodern home ina 

serene setting. 

3 1 

2 2 

Deadline Sale: 

Reference: 

Open Home: 

Closes 1st October 

RX4259690 

Fee Ensor 

021 705 014 


ANDCO REALTY 24 LTDLICENSED REAA 2008 


1:30pm-2:00pm 

Wednesday 25Sept 

5:00pm-5:30pm 

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24 Beach Road, Ashburton 

•Excellent 698sqm Private Freehold Section 

•Updated 2Bedroom Standalone Home 

•Great Pantry &Bench Space in Kitchen 

•Heating -Log Burner &Heat Pump 

•Separate Laundry 

•SeparateToilet 

•Fabulous BBQ area under Large Pergola 

•Amazing Storagewith 5Sheds 

•Convenientlylocated close to the Beach Rd shops and 

theAshburton CBD 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30915 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008) 

ForSale 

$390,000 

View 

Saturday9:45am -10:15am 

2 1 1 

This property is 

proudly marketed by 

Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 



122 Ashburton Gorge Road, Mt Somers 

2 2 1 

36 Harrison Street,Ashburton 

4 1 2 

•New build in 2022 

•High spec build, stunning interior 

•Permanentvinyl palliside cladding 

•Open plan living -designer kitchen 

•Two Bedrooms, 2bathrooms -ensuite 

•Heatpump, underfloor heating (ensuite) 

•Established landscaping &great fencing 

•Large 1012m2 section 

•Plenty of space toput up ashed 

ForSale 

Asking Price-$599,000 

View 

Sunday1:00pm -2:00pm 



CherylFowler 

027 461 2614 

•Sizable 898m2 fully fenced section 

•FourBedrooms 

•Modern Kitchen 

•Two Toilets 

•Separate Laundry 

•Aluminiumwindowjoinery 

•Double Garage 

•Compliant Log burner plus 2x Heat pumps &DVS 

ventillation 

•Prime central Allenton location 

ForSale 

$549,000 

View 

Saturday11:15am -11:45am 



Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 

rwashburton.co.nz/ AHB30450 

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OPEN HOME 

TINWALD 81 ArchibaldStreet 

Absolute Potential! 1012sqm Section 

This property stands out withits vast potential.The 

current owner has added their own unique touches, 

providingafoundation for further enhancement and 

customisation. Perfect for investors andvisionaries alike. 

Spacious section that is potentiallysubdividable, offering 

multiple possibilitiesfor development. 

$365,000 

VIEW 

11.00-11.30am, Saturday 21 September 

Sue Prendergast 

M 027322 8422 

HAMPSTEAD 28 Oxford Street 

Add to your Investment Portfolio! 

This charming weatherboard home exudes timeless 

appeal andcharacter.Thoughtfully updated interior with 

open plan living with heatpump,three bedrooms, 

separate bathroom, toilet andlaundry. Fully fenced mature 

section with doublegarage.Great tenant in place paying 

$440/week or fantastic1st home here!Quick actionis 

recommendedasthis one will notlast long. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $395,000 

VIEW 

By Appointment Only 

Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH39932 


UNDER OFFER 

MOUNT SOMERS 6PattonsRoad 

Unique Opportunities to Be Had inthe Mount! 

Lots 1-4 available to purchase in MountSomers, ranging 

from 1,721sqm –2,753sqm. Lot 1offers a4-bay enclosed 

shed withpower. Lot 3offers a300sqm (approx)5 

bedroom, 2bathroom home with carport and workshop. 

Titles are anticipated towards theend of 2024; and are 

sold subject to final title. Buy oneorbuy more, enquireto 

secure your absolute slice of paradise in MountSomers. 

PRICE BYNEGOTIATION 

VIEW 


Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

HAMPSTEAD 148 ChalmersAvenue 

The Entertainer 

Stunninglyrestoredtobasicallynew with thecharacter 

appeal giving you the best of both worlds.Beautiful 

tropical gardens,amazing decking, artwork, water features 

andspa,the outside living area is an absolutedream.Walk 

inside andfeel the class,it'sasthough youhavejust 

stepped into adesigner magazine. So many extras on offer 

including an 85" Plasma TV. 


VIEW 



M 027 322 8422 



UNDER OFFER 

RAKAIA 

ELGIN 

METHVEN 

NETHERBY 

46A Dunford Street 

An idyllic canvas awaits with this fullyfencedsection, 

situated on the west side of Rakaia close to all 

amenities. Measuring 458m2 (more or less), it offers 

ample space for your dreamhometoflourish. 


VIEW By Appointment Only 

Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180 

Lot 2-148 Wakanui Road 

On offer is this 3305m2lifestyle block zoned 

Residential Dwhichpresentsanidyllic rurallifestyle 

while being closetoAshburton. 



Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180 

Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695 

Lots 2-8 &Lot 11Grace Ireland Drive 

Stage14Camrose Estateprovidesanexceptional 

opportunity to ownanaffordablesectioninthe 

township of Methven, the perfect opportunity to build 

the home or holidayretreat of your dreams. 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 


Dan van der Salm |M021 918 233 

26 Kitchener Street 

Beautifully presented andfully renovatedcharacter 

homesituatedona1012m2 section with two 

driveways andsubdivisionpossibilities. Carport, 

greenhouse and10.5 x7mgarageplus workshop. 








UNDER OFFER 

SOLD 

SOLD 

ALLENTON 

ASHBURTON 

HAMPSTEAD 

MOUNT SOMERS 

6Andrew Street 

Super sunny and warm home. Well heated withoption 

of log burner or heat pump, generousopenplanliving 

and awell appointed modern kitchen.Fullyfenced 

and private section with ampleoff street parking. 

$530,000 



D/1 Kermode Street 

Immaculately presentedtownhouse ideally situated 

withinwalking distance to the town centre. Sunny 

open plan living, twobedrooms,double glazed anda 

singlegarage with internal access. 



Sue Prendergast |M027 322 8422 

2Reddecliffe Crescent 

Abeautiful sunny homethat combines comfort with 

modernliving, situated inaquietcul-de-sac. This 

property offersawonderfulopportunity for those 

seeking to take asteponto the property ladder. 


Cayla-Lee Collins |M027 341 0949 

70 Hoods Road 

The Mt Somers tavern presentsalucrative investment 

opportunity in arapidly growing area. The sizeable 

4047sqm of land presents potentialsubdivision 

opportunities. Call today to view. 

$590,000 Plus GST(if any) 


Jeff Donaldson |M027 265 1290 





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 


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 


M027 341 0949 


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 

NEW LISTING 

NETHERBY 29 Glassworks Road 

Embrace Lifestyle On The Outskirts OfAshburton! 

Situated less than 4km from themain towncentre, this is alovely 

property that offers privacy,space,convenience and opportunity. 

Nestled on aprivate section down asealed driveway is this 

luxurious family home sittingon1.33ha. With afully sealed 

driveway(shared for the first part thenprivate onto theproperty) 

and multiple off street parking or room for the kids to ride bikes or 

play basketball. 

Comprising four generous bedrooms,and aseparate office, there 

is room for the whole family. Double glazed and heated via alog 

burner, heatpump and afurther separate ducted heatpump 

system. Master bedroom hasits own walk in wardrobe and private 

ensuite, with the other rooms all with built in wardrobes meaning 

ample storage and functionality. Alarge tiledfamily bathroom, a 

separate toilet, separate laundry and ample storage along the wide 

hallway. 

The outdoor living area is another featureofthis property.Apaved 

courtyard sits adjacent to acovered and carpeted room whichis 

wired for sound and TV and features both automated and manual 

retractable walls, outdoor heater and spa pool. Multiple smaller 

holding paddocks, all with electric fencingand stockwater, 3bay 

horse stables/storage shed, and afurther 3bay pole shed with 1 

bay enclosed and lockable. 


VIEW 

1.00-2.00pm, Sunday 22September 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 


M 027 265 1290 


MAYFIELD 1992 Arundel Rakaia GorgeRoad 

Legendary Cafe Mayfield 


Plus GST (ifany) 

Cafe Mayfield offers aunique business opportunity. 

Situated along the State Highway 72, it captures the 

attention of bothnorth and south-bound traffic, 

positioning itself as theepicentre for athriving business. 

This opportunityincludes afreeholdgoing concern 

package encompassing the business, a3bedroom fully 

renovated home and agenerous 1692m² section. 

VIEW 



M 027 265 1290 


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 planthree 

bedroom home. The property also boasts a3bay hay shed 

and an orchard of fruit trees and berry bushes. 


VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290 

Lyz Palmer | M 027 215 9813 

WINSLOW 529 Maronan Road 

Entry Level Lifestyle 

Rarely does aproperty likethisbecome available, 8.2 

hectares located just 5kms from the town boundary, 

offering mature shelter, acomprehensive range of 

infrastructure, and awell with consented irrigation. 

This property represents an excellent opportunityfor 

those looking to enter the lifestyle market or invest 

in aproject with strong potential for future capital 

gains. Featuring athree bedroom, onebathroom 

home, afour-bay implement shed, atwo bay 

hayshed, matureshelter belts, and a54metrewell 

supplying K-Line irrigation.Divided into 8paddocks, 

eachwithstockwater. 

OFFERS OVER $830,000 

VIEW 

By AppointmentOnly 


M 027 265 1290 



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 



M 027 453 0950 

M027 432 4028 

M027 265 1290 

M021 918 233 

M027 801 2888 

M027 433 9695 

DebRoberts 


M021 075 2180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 



and Property Manager 

M027 322 8422 

RobynLeggett 


M027 214 3870 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensedunderthe REAA2008 

Helping growthe country

Tinwald 110 Grove Street 

Allenton 12a Belt Road 

Tinwald 122 George Street 

Allenton 10B CharlesStreet 

Open Home 

Open Home 

Open Home 

Open Home 

Home is where your heart is 

Ideal home for families, first time buyers and investors. Open plan 

kitchen/dining area flowingtolounge with cathedralceilings and double 

stacker doors opening onto patio and private backyard. Three bedrooms 

with built in wardrobes, spacious bathroom fully renovated. Two toilets, 

separate laundry and internalaccess to single garage with work spaceplus 

carport. 

Welcome to your dream home 

Nestledinahighlydesirable location, this stunningthree-bedroom 

residence is aperfect blend of modernluxury andcomfort.Boasting a 

sleekcedarand coloursteelcladding exterior, this home stands out withits 

contemporary design and exceptionalcraftsmanship.Step inside and be 

greetedbyacaptivating livingspace highlighted by adramaticcathedral 

ceiling. 

Summer is on its way 

Step intothis delightful1960's home, tastefully updated to blend classic 

charmwithmodern conveniences. Theheart of the homeisthe bright, 

double-glazedkitchen, featuringanisland perfect for meal prep or casual 

dining. The kitchen is equipped withaheatpump,ensuringwarmth and 

comfortall year round,and opens directlytoasunnyoutdoorarea. 

Easy living 

If you're lookingfor astunning and inviting home,look no furtherthan 

this beautifully updated two-bedroom rear unit. Step inside and indulge in 

the comfort andsophistication of this home.The updated kitchen 

featuresabutler's pantry/laundry, providingample space for all your food 

preparationand laundry needs. 

For Sale Buyers $519,000+ 

View Sat 21 Sep 10.00 -10.30am 

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For Sale Buyers $775,000+ 

View Sat21Sep10.00 -10.30am 

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Ashburton 21 Havelock Street 

Allenton 113 Creek Road 

Tinwald 3CawtonGrove 

Ashburton 97 WinterStreet 

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Arare find 

Welcome to 21 Havelock Street, astunning architecturally designed 

townhouse,where modern elegance meets ultimateconvenience.Situated 

in aprime location, this residence is just ashort stroll from townand the 

EA Networks Complex and also close to town, making it perfect forthose 

whoappreciate easy access to amenities and activities. 

Charming characterhomeinAllenton 

Discover thecharmofthisthree-bedroom weatherboard home nestled on 

an easy care section in Allenton. Perfectly positioned for convenience,this 

home offersablend of character andmodern living. Withscope to add 

your own touch and make improvements, this home is well worthalook. 

The openplankitchen, dining,and living area has easy access to the 

private sundrenched outdoor deck. 

Modern comfort meetselegance 

This stunningtwo-year-old home features modernluxury and aspacious, 

carpeted three-car(approx 9.3m x7.5m) garage. The open-plankitchen, 

dining, and living area boastscathedral ceilingsand high-endfinishes, 

including an induction cooktopand sleek stone bench. The master suite 

offers awalk-in robe, ensuite, andheatpump,while twoadditional double 

bedrooms provide plenty ofspace. 

Unbeatable location 

Architecturally designedsplit level 3bedroom home with theexposed 

beams addingrealcharacter to the sunfilled living areas.The main 

bedroom hasensuite, add to this asupersized bathroom, separate laundry 

and modern kitchenthis home is superfunctional. Solar panels allows the 

feed of power back into the grid. Whenyou talk location thenthis home 

ranks rightupthere withthe best. 


View Sat 21 Sep 10.15 -10.45am 


For Sale $389,000 

View Sat 21Sep 10.30 -11.00am 


ForSale Buyers $878,000+ 




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Netherby 28 Redhaven Rise 

Allenton 21 MiddleRoad 

Ashburton 44 WilliamStreet 

Tinwald 17 Buckleys Terrace 

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Braebrook beauty 

Stunning two year old home, large open plan living, stylish entertainers 

kitchen flowing to large coveredpatio. Four bedrooms; masterwith ensuite/WIR, 

ample storage throughout, log fire plus two heat pumpsfor 

convenience. Large internal double garage ideal for largervehicles plus 

workshop,fully fenced,easy care gardens with off street parking in 

tranquil setting. 

Your spacious homeawaits 

This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom property is theepitomeofmodern 

family living. Freshlyadorned withbrandnew carpet andarejuvenating 

coat of paint,thishome is ready for you to add your personal touch and 

make ityour own. With twobathrooms, youcan enjoyprivacy and 

flexibility, especiallyduring busymornings or when guestsvisit. No more 

queuing for the bathroom. 

Super central location 

Thisinviting two-bedroom townhouseisperfectly positionedinacentral 

location, offeringbothconvenience andcomfort.Just ashort strollfrom 

theheart of town, you'll enjoy easy access to alllocal amenities, shops, 

andcafes. The keyfeatures includealiving areathat allows you to bask in 

thesunlight throughout theday,creating awarmand welcoming 

atmosphere. 

Almost country 

This beautifully presenteddouble-glazedhome is perfect for family living. 

Theopen-plan kitchen, dining, andliving area features amodern kitchen 

with awalk-in pantry and ample storage. Efficient heatingisprovided by a 

heat pump and logfire. Theproperty includes aseparate lounge,four 

spaciousdoublebedrooms withgenerouswardrobes, and amastersuite 

with awalk-in robe andensuite. 


View Sat 21 Sep 10.45 -11.15am 


For Sale Buyers$550,000+ 

View Sat 21Sep 10.45 -11.15am 


ForSale Buyers $515,000+ 




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Ashburton 21 Mona Square 

Allenton 46 Charlesworth Drive 

Tinwald 30 Thomson Street 

Lake Hood 2Ludlow Drive 

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Views and location all in one 

Welcome to this charming three double bedroom home locatedinavery 

special location close to town and overlookingMona Square. Stepinside to 

discover astunning sun-drenched living spacethat seamlesslyflowsinto 

an openplan kitchen and diningarea, all offering ever changing park and 

mountain views throughout theseasons. 

Charming Allentonhome 

Nestled in the sought-afterAllentonarea, this beautifully presented home 

offers spaciousliving withmodern comforts. Thelarge open-plankitchen, 

dining, and living area is perfect for family gatherings, featuringstunning 

cathedralceilingsthatadd asenseofspace and light. The kitchenboasts 

awalk-inpantry,idealfor storage, and convenientaccess to asunny patio. 

Somethingspecial here 

Welcome to this spacious family home,designedfor comfort and style. 

This fabulousfour bedroom, threebathroom home built in 2017, is a 

perfect blend of modern livingcombinedwithspecial character features. 

Theheart of thehomeisastunninglarge designer kitchen togetherwith 

an open plan dining andlivingarea that's perfect for both everydaylife 

andentertaining. Offers over$819,000. 

Stunning Lake Hood home 

Experience luxury living in this stunning two-story home on Lake Hood's 

canal.The spacious downstairs boasts threedouble bedrooms, a 

bathroom, open-plan living with acompact kitchen, and awraparound 

deckfor outdoor relaxation. Upstairs, enjoybreathtakingmountain and 

canal views from the living room andmodern kitchen. Themastersuite 

offers awalk-in robe, ensuite, andpowder room. 


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For Sale ByNegotiation 

View Sat 21Sep 12.15-12.45pm 


For Sale $1,250,000 

View Sat 21 Sep 1.00 -1.30pm 


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Tinwald 149 Harland Street 

Ashburton 78 Grey Street 

Ashburton 13 MonaSquare 

Ashburton 91 Walker Street 

Family friendly 

With Winter in the 'rear-a-vision- mirror its time to consider what this four 

bedroom 250sqm home with loads of garaging,, outbuildings and the 

inground swimming pool has to offer your family. Located handy to a 

primary school and well fenced. The pellet fire and heat pumpwarm the 

inside areas, including the conservatory. 

Impeccably restored and readytoimpress 

Meticulously restored 1914 villaseamlessly blends timeless charm with 

modern comfort. This home offers three spacious double bedrooms with 

built-in robes, one opening to aterrace with an outdoor fireplace. Asunny, 

separate lounge also accessesthe terrace, perfect for entertaining. The 

tiled bathroom features abath, shower, and vanity. 

13 Mona Square 

Discover this stunning new Mona Whey apartment located in the heart of 

Ashburton. Designed by Chilton &Mayne and builtbyrenownedlocal 

builder Craig Ingold, this luxurious two-bedroom, 128sqm apartment is 

tailored to various lifestylepreferences. The inviting entranceway leads to 

astylish open plan kitchen complete with upmarket appliances allwith 

sweeping views over Mona Square. 

Unbeatablelocation 

Welcome to your low-maintenance oasis,perfect fordownsizing or simply 

enjoying afabulous location closetotown. Step insidetoaninviting open 

plan kitchen, dining, and living area. Enjoy the warmth of theheat pump 

as sunlight streams through the double-glazed windows, making this space 

super sunny and welcoming. 

For Sale $590,000 

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Hampstead 200 Chalmers Avenue 

Ashburton 218 Walnut Avenue 

Tinwald 148HarlandStreet 

Tinwald 3Braam Lane 

Extremely comfortableliving 

This warm, modern, low maintenance townhouse offers the perfect blend 

of comfort and convenience. Thespaciousopen plan living, kitchenand 

dining area layout creates awarm and welcoming atmosphere where you 

can enjoy the sunny aspect withfamily and friends. With two generous 

double bedrooms and an additional single bedroom that caneasily be 

transformed into anoffice or hobby room. 

Thiswon't last long 

Discover this meticulously renovated 1960's home, offering aperfect 

blend of modern comfort and classic charm. The heart of the houseisthe 

updated kitchen, featuring high-quality appliances and adjoining dining 

area. Adjacent is the large, inviting living area complete with afloormounted 

heat pump and acompliant log burner for cozy winter nights. 

This ones foryou 

Looking for asolid home to get on the property ladder. Look no further 

than this beauty. Red brick with aluminum windows and some great 

upgrades on the interior. Three bedrooms and avery large living area to 

compliment the bright kitchen with breakfast bar and great cupboard 

space. Heating is by way of acompliant log burner, floor mounted heat 

pump and HRV system. 

Welldesigned cul-de-sacgem 

Tucked away in aquiet cul-de-sac, this lovely 2017 builthomeoffers 

modern living with atouch of comfort. The open plan living area is heated 

by log burner and heat pump. Theliving area enjoys allday sunand 

extends to awelcoming patio, perfect forembracing that indoor-outdoor 

flow. This home features threespacious double bedrooms. 













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Lake Hood Loch Green, Stage 10 

Ashburton Lot 1, 36 McGrath Road 

Ashburton Lot 6, 165Wakanui Road 

Ashburton Stage 3and 4, Strowan Fields 

Opportunity knocks 

Start planning your dream home in the tranquil haven of LochGreen at 

Lake Hood. We present an exclusiveopportunity to own one of five 

premium sections, ranging from 538sqm to 732sqm. Embrace theluxury 

of choicewith stunning canal views or serene reservegreen areas that 

offer an unparalleled feeling of space and privacy. 

Build your dream lifestyle! 

Seize this rare opportunity to create your ideal home in an established 

area. With endless possibilities on this expansive 4,788sqm section, you 

can design your perfect home. Fully fenced with electricityand fibre in 

place, you'll be nestled among the established boundaries,making the 

most of the quiet location and offering the space and privacy you deserve. 

Prime Lifestyle SectionReadyfor Your Vision 

This attractive 4000sqm section (subject to survey) is ready and set for 

your lifestyle plans. Situated amongst established lifestyleproperties,you 

have the luxury of knowing exactly what you're getting from the outset. 

The fully fenced section is well-shaped, allowing for awide range of home 

designs or plans to suit your needs. 

Strowan FieldsonTrevors Road- Titles issued 

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

expanding your family, Strowan Fields is the ideal place to takethe next 

step on your property journey.Strowan Fields is ashort walk to town and 

closeproximity to the nearby primary schools-the kids can bike or walkto 

school.Titles are available in Stages 3and 4now with approximately 15 

sections available. 

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Property Brokers Ashburton 

Residential/Lifestyle &Rural Sales Consultants 

Hamish Niles 

027 435 6265 

Kirsty Clay 

027 308 7557 

Paddy Strange 

027 491 5259 

Karen McRae 

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Mel Perriton 

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Leah Harrison 

027 737 2489 

CliveBrandsma 

027 250 9851 

CharlotteEvans 

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RobertHarnett 

027 432 3562 

Murray Young 

027 434 0942 

Chris Murdoch 

027 434 2545 

Greg Jopson 

027 447 4382 

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027 245 8495 

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Winslow 8ChatmosRoad 

Hinds 22 David Street 

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TudorHouse 

Welcome to Tudor House, aplacethat transportsyou back in time to theOld Country. Built 

inthe 1960s by an English immigrant who had adeepaffection for Elizabethan England 

and the Tudorstyle. The property is situated 12 kilometressouthofAshburton at the 

junction of the Hinds Highway and Chatmos Road. Itcovers an area of 11.4931 hectares 

andisadorned with mature plantings that enhance its rural charm. Thehouse is 

constructed with triple bricks and coated with alimestone finish. In keepingwith the 

theme, leadlight windowsare found throughout the home. 

4 1 1 

Deadline Sale closesWednesday 25th 

September,2024at12.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 

View Sun 22Sep 12.00 -1.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/AR191720 

Ready to Enjoy! 

As new 2023 build located in the vibrant rural Mid canterburytown of Hinds,just a 

15-minutedrive fromAshburton. Thislow maintenance home has much to offerand 

features open-planlivingwithseamless indoor-outdoor flow to thespaciousdeckfeaturing 

alouvre system which is idealfor year-roundliving.Three generously sizeddouble 

bedroomsplusasingle bedroom,providing flexibility forfamiliesorthose needing an 

officespace/hobbyroom. The master bedroom includes awalk-in robe and ensuite for 

added comfort and convenience. Thefamily bathroom is well-appointed with ashower, 

vanity, andheatedtowelrail. 

4 2 1 2 

Deadline Sale closesTuesday 1st 

October, 2024 at 3.00pm, (unlesssold 

prior) 

View Sat 21 Sep12.00-12.30pm 


Methven 2596 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road 

Chertsey 74 JamiesonsRoad 

Welcome to The Sanctuary -Lowes Cutting 

This centrallylocated,53.8797-hectare propertyisahidden gem located on the southern 

banks of theRakaia River and represents arareopportunitytosecure asliceofSouth 

Island paradise. The views available are truly breathtaking and theabundance of native 

flora and fauna puts youinanunparalleled environment. 

With approximately 44ha of flat land and the balance rougher hillcountry making it 

suitable foratraditional range of farming incomestreamsincluding sheep, beef, dairy 

support but also lends itselftoalternative options likechickens orequestrian.The 

Sanctuary also provides an opportunity for you to diversify intoarang 

ForSale By Negotiation+GST (ifany) 


Web pb.co.nz/AR183269 

8ha Lifestyle-Develop your way! 

Agreat lifestyle land opportunity combiningan8hectare bareland title with privacy and 

positionedfor future development. No covenants givefreedom to build acost effective 

home or developyour way as finances allow. Mountain andrural viewsare afeatureto 

take advantage of for home location.Good quality Lismore soil withestablished pastures 

plus ADCwater race supply provides asuitable base for livestock or arable landuse. The 

rear title is accessed viaagatedentrance offJamiesons Rd andoffersprivacy andsecure 

lifestyle living. Located in the Chertsey area with easy access onto SH1. 

ForSale From $469,000Incl GST 


Web pb.co.nz/AL186978 

Greenstreet 360 Ashburton Staveley Road 

Ashburton 33FarmsteadLane 

Understated lifestyle quality 

Presentation is immediately obvious as you enterthis private 2hectare lifestyleholding 

situatedamongstmodern lifestyle homes with amazing mountain views andruralaspect. 

Located 5km'sfrom Ashburton and close to allservices, schools,whileenjoyingthe serene 

rural environment. A2010 home (230sqm)with 3double bedrooms(masterwith 

ensuite/WIR) +office/4th. Situatedonasheltered sectionperfect for children,petstoenjoy 

indoor/outdoor living. Internally the home hasahighstandardofchattelsthroughout, 

featuringlarge open plan kitchen/dining/living areas whichleadout todecks andsited to 

enjoy all day sun. 

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Web pb.co.nz/AL190715 

8.62ha -AnEnglish rose 

WelcometoRiversdale Homestead, where timeless elegance meets modern charm. This 

stunning home wasbuilt in the 1880's and is listedunder theNew ZealandHistoric Places 

Trust as aCategory 2site. It hasbeen renovated to an exceptionally high standardwhile 

keepingits original character intact. 

Set amidst lush English-styletreeson8.6 ha,it'sadream forequineenthusiasts with its 

arena, stables, and post &rail paddocks or you coulduse as aprivate wedding or corporate 

venue withit's commercialzoning. 

Our vendors havepurchased andare motivated to seenew people enjoy this veryspecial 

property. 

4 2 2 3 

ForSale By Negotiation 



Rakaia Lot 8Kay Way 

Allenton Racecourse Road -MeadowlandsGreen 

Your dream home awaits 

Discover the perfect blend of comfortand convenience with this exceptionalhouse and 

landpackage.Situated on a385sqm section, thishomeisdesigned to catertomodern 

living.The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areaseamlessly flow onto aspacious patio 

throughasliding door, perfect for entertainingorrelaxing. 

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Meadowlands-House&Landpackage! 

Take the stress out of planning yournew home and lifestylewiththishomeand land 

package in NW Ashburton'spremier lifestyle subdivision. Applying to four titled 

Meadowland's Greensection's (Lots 13,14, 18, 19)within thesubdivisionthisisfunctional 

and perfectplan to capture thestrikingmountain viewsthe SouthernAlps and Ashburton 

hastooffer!Designedwith familylivingand affordabilityinmind, this concept blends 

form,functionwith practicality. 

The concept design features a230 m2 (approx.)layout, boasting 4bedrooms,2living 

areas,2bathrooms and adoublegarage. 

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NEWS 


65 

Hundreds competeinannual challenge 

Cloud on Mt Hutt, and overcast 

and damp conditions on the 

plains, did not deter the almost 

600 competitors who turned 

out for the Peak to Pub on 

Saturday. The annual challenge 

begins high on the slopes of Mt 

Hutt. After a2km ski down to 

the base car park, there is an 

18km bike ride down the steep 

and treacherous access road. 

This is followed by a12km run 

section, including an icy swim 

across the Rangitata Diversion 

Race, to Methven’s Blue Pub. 

Steven Melton was the men’s 

winner, with atime of one hour 

and 19 seconds. Julia Grant was 

the women’s winner, with a 

time of one hour and 29 

minutes. Peaky Grinders won 

the men’s team event, Pub 

Bound Plodders the women’s, 

while Charlotte/Matt/Jensen 

won the mixed category. 

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OPEN 6DAYS9.30am -4.30pm 

Main South Road, TinwaldAshburton | Phone 307 6277 

www.anniesquilts.co.nz 

2698372 

2621634 

“we clean to a 

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UNDER NEWAshburton 

OWNERSHIP 

Same exceptional CleaningServices 

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&quality cleaning 

• regular full house cleans 

• one off spring cleans 

• farm houses 

• builders cleans 

• 

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Fresh&frozenfood available 

Beef &wild gamemince 

Dogrolls Dogbones 

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owned and 

operated 

027 461 9162 

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SITUATIONS WANTED 

IAMaHandyman. Looking 

for ajob. Painting, mowing 

lawns, pruning trees, 

bushes, general gardening, 

and any cleaning jobs. 

Please phone 022 561 

3003. 

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. 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster027-433-7780. 

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Talk to Jannor 

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ways youcan reach 

potential customers 

or advertising with 

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with asmile. 

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(03) 308 7664 

2572074 

PROPERTY WANTED 

WANTED TO BUY 

WANTED BY PRIVATE 

COLLECTOR, WW2 

Militaria; German, Japanese, 

Italian, French, British, 

USA, helmets, bayonets, 

daggers, flags etc. Phone 

Dave 027 353 3963. 

GARAGE SALES 

GARAGE SALE/COVERED 

MARKET. SATURDAY 

21st SEPTEMBER, 8am - 

3pm. 228 Wills St, Ashburton 

(opposite Event 

Centre). Household/Kitchen 

items, books, computer, 

printers, and more. 

PROPERTY WANTED 

WANTED TO BUY 

4bedroom, 2bathroom, modernhouse with 

garaging plus extragaraging/shedorhave big 

enoughsection to build extrashed. 

Maximum sectionsize4000 sq metres. 

PhoneBob on 027 431 6058 

FOR LEASE 

Self Storage,Ashburton. 

Since2006 

Various sizes, 

secureaccess,trailer 

Making storage easier 

www.rainbowstorage.co.nz 

office@rainbowstorage.co.nz 

Ph /Text 021 554 570 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

TO LET 

3BEDROOM 

HOUSE TO RENT 

Hampstead Area. 3Bedroom, 

1 bath. Single car garage. 

Easycare section. Pets ok. 

References Required. Available 

Now. $400 PW 

Text:02102944205 

BUSINESS FOR SALE 

BUSINESS 

OPPORTUNITY 

Rural Mail 

DeliveryRun 

FOR SALE 

Rakaia Based 

Owner retiring 

after36years 

Genuineenquiries to 

021 1389298 

TRADE &SERVICES 

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 

2711539 

2709951 


ACTIVE MAINTENANCE - 

HEATPUMP maintenance, 

installation and repairs. 

HRV filter replacement. 

GUTTER CLEANING for 

single storey homes and 

GENERAL HANDYMAN 

work. Phone Steven on 021 

483 376. 

ALL ROOF Painting at 

affordable prices. Free 

quotes town or country. 

Airless sprayed. Guaranteed 

workmanship. Ph 027 

234 7431. 

ALTERATIONS, SEWING, 

mending and trouser hemming, 

curtain alterations 

and curtain making. Call 

Michelle on 027 352 7248. 

ASHBURTON LAW: EPA’s, 

Wills, Estates, Houses etc. 

Peter Ragg 027 284 686 or 

nzragg@gmail.com 

BUILDING and property 

services. Professional and 

experienced Builder. 

Specialist in renovations 

and repairs, decks, fences, 

carports and retaining, 

plastering and painting. We 

also do tree pruning and 

removal. Call Gavin 021 

267 1979. 

•GARDENING /SPRAYING 

•SECTIONCLEAN-UPS 

•RUBBISH REMOVAL 

•GUTTERCLEANING 

CawteWhiting 027-418-7955 

kiwibm@outlook.com 

Franchises 

Available 

2698982 


CARAVAN & CAMPER- 

VAN -Parts and Accessories 

Cleaners and chemicals, 

Compact kitchenware, 

Towing mirrors, Wheel and 

coupling locks, Jockey 

wheels, Reversing 

cameras, Door latches, 

Lights, Vents, Batteries, 

Chargers, Solar equipment, 

Satellite setups, Appliances, 

Heaters, Selfcontainment 

kits, Plumbing, 

Awnings, Pumps,Toilets 

and parts. See our retail 

shop. Lifestyle Motorhomes, 

199 Dobson Street, 

Ashburton. Ph: 03 308 

6627. 

CARPET-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. 

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful 

equipment and fast drying. 

Upholstery, mats and rugs. 

Experienced owner/operator. 

Find us at www. 

supersucker.co.nz or 

phone John Cameron 027 

435 1042 

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning, 

servicing Ashburton and 

surrounding districts, $80 

per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on 03 324 2999 

and leave amessage. 

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 

CLOTHING Alterations: 

From school uniforms to 

wedding dresses and 

curtains. Call Vikki on 027 

220 0534, or Vikki’s Little 

Treasures at the Saturday 

Market, West St Carpark. 

COBBLER GLENN for 

soling, heels, back linings, 

stitching, patching, zips, 

bags and boot repairs. 

Drop them into Stepping 

Out, 144 East St, Ashburton. 

DENTURES. Dr Peter 

Rumping, retired dentist, 

Makes new and repairs old 

dentures. Phone 027 220 

9997. 

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. 

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. 

LAWNS? We mow them! No 

job too small. Call Les 

Smith, The Ground Up, for 

acompetitive quote. Phone 

027 840 0201 or 03 308 

1500. 

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. 

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. 

SITUATIONS VACANT 


PLASTERING 

&COATINGS 

Rockcote. Waterproofing. 

Texture/Specialist 

Coatings. 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2678072 

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 

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 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

SENCO/Specialist Teacher 

0.5 (1MU) 

We requireanexperienced teacher 

with apassion forSpecial Education 

to join our team in 2025. 

This leadership role involves coordinating our 

Special Programmesaswell as working 

1:1 with some of ourORRs students. 

Applications close 26 September at 3pm. 

Applicationdetails areavailable by emailing 

Claudine Campbell(Principal) 

at claudine.c@hampsteadschool.co.nz 

Ashburton Apiaries is alocal family business that 

specialises in honey and queen bee production, 

we also supply hivesfor crop pollinationwithin the 

MidCanterburyregion. 

Afull-timepositionhas recently become available, 

we arelooking forsomeone to join our smallteam 

in September. 

We are looking for someone who isphysically fit 

and able. The person must have agood sense of 

humour,bemotivated,energetic and practical. 

Aclass 2driving licence would beanadvantage. 

Afarming background would bepreferable but 

not necessaryasfull trainingwill be provided. 

Please supply your CV with references to: 

nz_greg@hotmail.com 

2709636 

2711360 

Allenton areas and Methven township 

2704201


ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 

The BeeGees –Night Fever 

Friday 27th September8pm 

Ticketsfrom$41.85* 

Back by popular demand join theBee 

Gees Tributeshowwith all of theirsmooth 

70’sballads,60’sPop standardsthatyou 

know including More Than aWomen, You 

Should Be Dancin, Nightfever plus many 

more. Hear worldclass voices along with 

aliveinternational band all settolifewith 

spectacular lighting in this concert. 

Disney Frozen Jnr – MidCanterburyChildren’sTheatre 

Friday 4thOctober 7pm;Saturday5th 

5pm; Sunday6th 2pm. AllTickets$33 

Astory atrue love andacceptance 

between sisters,Princesses Anna and Elsa. 

When faced with danger the twodiscover 

their hidden potential andthe powerful 

bond of sisterhood.With acastofbeloved 

characters such as Kristoff,Sven, Olaf and 

the Hidden Folk to name afew,this is a 

showsuretothaweventhe coldest heart. 

2705314 

Nairobi Trio 

Tuesday15thOctober 7:30pm 

AllTickets$45 (fees included) 

Described as New Zealand’s favouriteJazz 

Entertainers NairobiTriohas thirty five 

years touringexperienceacross the globe. 

Not only will youbetreated to music 

from three highly talentedmusicians you 

will also get to samplesome of the finest 

butcheryproducts from Smoke Butchery. 

Celtic Illusion 

Wednesday20thNovember7:30pm 

Ticketsfrom$79.90* 

Immerse yourself in oneofthe most 

unique productions touringthe world. 

Youwill witness abreathtaking arrayof 

experiences fusing Irish Dance, Magic 

and influential flavours of Fosse, Michael 

Jackson with aBroadway style,Celtic 

Illusionisashowlike no other. 

03307 2010 211A Wills Street,Ashburton7700 

admin@asheventcentre.co.nz 

*Service fees apply 

ENTERTAINMENT 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTERHOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall othermedical assistance outsideofnormal 

hourspleasephone your generalpracticeteam, 

24/7 to speak with ahealthprofessionalwho 

will give youfreehealthadviceonwhattodoor 

wheretogoifyou need urgent care. 

If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice, 

call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephonehealthadvice. 

Allnon-residents andvisaholders please bringyour 

passporttoyoursurgery appointment. 

NewZealanderstobring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex, 

EastStreet will be openon... 

Saturday from 9amuntil 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldinePharmacywillbeopen: 

Monday to Friday, 9amuntil 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice 

Phonethe healthline on 0800 611116 

Brought 

toyouby 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Getting you out there! 

September 25 The Gatsby Era –Operatunity 

October 5 Mamma Mia –ShowBiz 

23 Romance of Europe Operatunity 

November 2 Mid-Summer Nights Dream – 

RNZB 

21 Westpack Rescue Helicopter 

Garden Fete, Rakaia 

“Creating Memories That Last aLifetime” 

027 265 6883 

W: beckleycoachlines.co.nz 

E: beckleycoachlines@gmail.com 

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PUBLIC NOTICE 

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PUBLIC NOTICE 

2025 Health Studies Bursary 

Altrusa International of AshburtonInc. 

invitesapplications forthis bursary 

valued at $2,000 

Forfull criteria and an application form 

please email 

secretary.ashburton@altrusa.org.nz 

Applications close 22ndNovember 2024. 

Reduced Services from September2024 

Due todeclining numbers of regular commuters 

over the course of this year we are nolonger able 

to operate twice daily services on weekdays. The 

services below will be available until September 

27th. Other services will be only be available if there 

areprivatebookings or aminimumof3passengers. 

Therewill be no regularservicesbetween September 

28th and October 13th. See our website for full 

details. 

• Mondaymorning only 

• Tuesdaymorning to Christchurch andafternoon 

from Christchurch 

• Wednesdaynoservice 

• Thursdaymorning only 

• Fridayafternoon only 

Bookings and enquiriesfrompassengers wanting 

to commutetoChristchurch regularlyfor work or 

study from October14th willbeopenuntil 10 am 

Friday October 4th. Our schedule from October 

14th will be available shortlyafter that. 

Mobile 021 0838 5112 

Website www.midcanterburyshuttleservice.co.nz 

Email info@midcanterburyshuttleservice.co.nz 

2712455 

2711959 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

MUSHROOM 

COMPOST 

Nowisthe timetodig in our 

topqualitymushroom 

composttoyour 

vegetablegarden. 

$60 per cubic metre 

or $10 bag. 

Deliveryavailable 

208 Maronan Road. 

Phone 021 129 8936 

2708898 

PEASTRAW$7/bale, 21 

pack $140. Sheep manure 

$10/bag, Firewood 

$100/m 3 . Call Dave 027 

601 1426, with your order. 

AHinds and Districts Lions 

Project. 

MEETINGS 

MEETINGS 

Hinds Community Centre 

AGM 

Monday 7thofOctober 2024, 7:30 pm 

DavisonRoom 

20 Rogers Street,Hinds 

All welcome 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

RHODODENDRONS 

Jordan’s Nursery 91 Pye 

Road, The Downs, Geraldine, 

Spring Only Wednesday 

to Saturday 10am to 

4pm or by arrangement. 

Phone Ken 03 693 8332 or 

027 4311815 

SELL 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

Enquiries to hindscommunitycentre@gmail.com 

2712446 

2686933 

SELL 

MACROCARPA Garden 

Sleepers 200x100 $25. per 

metre. We will cut to suite. 

Ph 027 220 8257 

MEETINGS 

AGM 

ASHBURTON DISTRICT 

FARMER’S MARKET 

Wednesday25September 

at 7.30pm 

Baring SquareCentre 

Corner Baring Square 

East and Cameron Street 

All welcome. 

Committee members – 

bring aplate please. 

2711821 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

WANTED: RETIREES who’d 

like a cooked two course 

lunch, a day out with 

friendly people doing interesting 

things and plenty of 

laughing. Don’t sit at home 

wondering what’s going to 

happen next week, come 

and join Age Concern, Ashburton’s 

206 Club. Monday, 

Tuesday or Wednesday, 

10am to 2.30pm, Seniors 

Centre, 206 Cameron 

Street. Cost $15. Phone 03 

308 6817. 

CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 3086733 

Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Electric Mobility 

Wherever youneed to be 

mobilityscooters will get youthere 

On displaynexttoFirst National, East Street,Ashburton. 

Sales &Service for over 25 years 

Electric MobilityAshburton 

Fred Reddecliffe | 027 956 0193 

2570375 

2695267 

Enrolments for2025 

The board invites applications from parents 

who wish to enrol their children at Ashburton 

Intermediate School for the 2025 academic 

year. Enrolment atthe school is governed by an 

enrolment scheme, details of which are available 

from the schooloffice. 

Out-of-zone enrolments applications are to be 

made by emailing office@ashinter.school.nz 

with the following information: 

• Parent/Caregiver Name 

• Parent/Caregiver HomeAddress 

• StudentName 

• StudentDateofBirth 

The deadline for receipt ofapplications for out-ofzone 

places is 15 October 2024. 

Parentsofstudents who livewithin the home zone 

should also apply by this date to assist the school 

to plan appropriately fornextyear. 

Theboardhas determined that20placesare likely 

to be available for out-of-zone students next year. 

The exact number of places will depend on the 

number of applications received from students 

who livewithin the school’s home zone. 

If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds 

the number of places available, students will be 

selectedbyballot. 

If aballot is required,itwillbeheld on 30 October. 

Parents will be informed of the outcome of the 

ballot within three school days of the ballot being 

held. 

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HospiceMid Canterbury 

Come andtalk to the people who know . . . 

2710271 

Dealing with alifelimiting illness? 

We cansupport youand your family 

to make everyday count. 

Allservices arefree. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 2278387 

www.hospicemc.nz 

Email manager@hospicemc.nz 

hospicemidcanterbury 

OPEN EVENING 

We welcomeall parents/caregivers and prospective 

pupilsfor 2025tojoin us on our 

Open NightonTuesday 24 September2024. 

Thisgives an opportunitytosee what ourschool 

hastoofferaswell as the chance to meet the 

Principal,staffand othermembers 

of the school community. 

Pleasemeet in the School H

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