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Anglers brave wind, waves 

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Christmas show 

opens tonight 

Kevin and Tracey Clemens battle wind and waves at Lake Heron on opening day. Inset 

NineyearoldsSergiy Vovchenko of Ashburton (left) and Malachi Stanley of Rakaia had 

great success at Fish &Game’s Kids Salmon Fishing Day 2024 at Loch Cameron, Twizel. 

MAIN PHOTO BLAKE HARPER; INSET VICKY MCKNIGHT 

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St John service 

recognised 

Strong cold nor’west winds 

marked opening of the high 

country fishing season on 

Saturday. 

The hardiest of anglers were 

not deterred. They either found 

some respite from the conditions 

in sheltered areas, or battled the 

wind and waves headon to catch 

afish or two. 

Anglers Kevin and Tracey 

Clemens of Methven fished the 

south shore of Lake Heron in the 

rough conditions but their 

perseverance paid off, as they 

caught several landlocked 

salmon. 

Highcountryfisheries include 

rainbow trout fisheries and 

other sensitive sports fisheries, 

usually in inland high country 

areas such as the Ōtūwharekai/ 

Ashburton Lakes, Mackenzie 

Basin, and Waitaki Valley. 

Fish &Game ranger Blake 

Harper checked on 32 anglers 

throughout Ōtūwharekai on 

Saturday, mainly at Lake Heron. 

The second day of the season, 

Sunday, was apicture perfect 

sunny calm day after afrosty 

start. It offered ideal fishing 

conditions and achance for 

anglers to take their dinghies 

and kayaks out on the water. 

Rhys Adams and nineyearold 

son Evan, of Temuka, 

fished Lake Emma on Sunday 

with about 15 other anglers. 

The pair found success 

catching brown trout and redfin 

perch. 

Meanwhile, near Twizel at 

Loch Cameron, Fish &Game 

held its annual Kids Salmon 

Fishing Day. Four to 11yearolds 

from around the South 

Island, including Mid 

Canterbury, had agoatsalmon 

fishing. 

Thanks to major sponsor, Mt 

Cook Alpine Salmon, about 75 

salmon were caught. 

Not all salmon were caught, so 

fishing opportunity remains for 

anglers at Loch Cameron over 

the next fortnight or so. 

The fishing season for most 

waterways including the 

Ashburton Lakes, remains open 

until April 30, while many other 

yearround options are 

available. 

Anglers are reminded to 

purchase afishing licence and 

review the 2024/2025 regulations 

guide, to ensure they are fishing 

legally. Central South Island 

Fish &Game should be 

contacted for queries and 

clarification of the regulations. 

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Joshua awarded Dux, 

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Eighteenyearold Joshua McKenzie 

was named DuxofMount Hutt College 

for 2024 at the school’s senior 

prizegiving last week. 

Seventeenyearold JackFoster was 

runnerup, awarded Proxime 

Accessit. 

Joshua said he was ‘‘lost for words, 

pretty shellshocked’’when he 

received thetop academic prize. 

‘‘I thought there was alot of people 

who definitely put in alot of hard 

work and deserved to be in the 

running,’’ Joshua said. 

He plans to take agap year next 

year, travel to Europe and learn 

another language. The following year 

he plans to attend university and do 

an engineering degree, specialising in 

aerospace engineering. 

He said he was inspired by the 

challenges of making rockets and 

aircraft to withstand the extreme 

conditions of space. 

Joshua’s subjects were calculus, 

physics, chemistry, English and 

digital technologies. 

He was busy studying this weekas 

exams got under way, sometimes 

more than eight hours in one day. A 

study routine he found helpful was to 

study for 40 minutes, then have a20 

minute break to think about what he 

had just learned. 

‘‘I break it up, otherwise you can get 

bored and overwhelmed.’’ 

He was grateful to his teachers, a 

sentiment echoedbyJack. 

The Proxime Accessit said he had 

never been at the heights of academic 

performance in previous years at 

school. But he was told by his teachers 

earlier this year he could have ashot 

at some of the 2024 academic awards. 

‘‘I put my Ainto Gand pushed 

myself, and made sure all the work I 

submitted was to the best of my 

ability,’’ Jack said. 

Receiving Proxime Accessit ‘‘was a 

pretty surreal moment,’’ Jack said. 

‘‘I was very, very happy and proud of 

myself.’’ 

His subjects were biology, 

agriculture, statistics, geography and 

chemistry. 

Living on the family arable farm at 

Highbank, Jack planned to go to 

Lincoln University next year to do a 

Bachelor of Commerce majoring in 

Agriculture. 

—See page 70 for senior prizegiving 

list. 

HONOUR: Mount Hutt College 2024 Dux Joshua McKenzie is flanked by(from 

left) Mayor Neil Brown, Rangitata MP James Meager and principal Jack Saxon 

at the school’s senior prizegiving. Below Mount Hutt College year 13 student 

Jack Foster pushed himself this year in his studies, and was awarded Proxime 

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Ashburton Courier, November 7, 2024 

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Sun shines on Ashburton Show 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Good weather,new events and plenty 

of entertainment ensured the 

Ashburton A&P Show was ‘‘really 

awesome’’. 

That is according to show 

president Ben Stock. 

‘‘We’ve had really, really positive 

feedback.’’ 

However, improvements would be 

made as organisers looked for new 

and fun ideas for next year. 

The show, which ran last Friday 

and Saturday, had the theme 

Paddock to Picnic, the Food Basket 

of Mid Canterbury. 

It showcased Mid Canterburyfood 

which had been turned from araw 

product into something ‘‘pretty cool 

and tasty’’. 

As final gate takings were being 

tallied, he believed numberswere up 

on previous years. 

‘‘The Lions on the gate are telling 

us there were more people coming 

through, but we just can’t quantify it,’’ 

Stock said. 

‘‘Of course we got the weather 

right,’’ Stock said. 

New events featured included 

Clash of the Colleges, live 

demonstrations including cooking, 

horse shoeing and knife making, and 

ashearing competition between five 

Ashburton personalities. 

There were also plenty of free options for 

those on abudget, including animals, photo 

ops, whacky farm characters, facepainting, 

lolly scramble and pet parade. 

‘‘We’ve had highlighted some things that 

we had dropped the ball on and we are going 

to fix those for next year.’’ 

Ben Stock 

Among them 

were 

improvements 

around the 

equestrian 

section and 

layout in some areas. 

For the shearing competition, hairdresser 

Kim Reed won against school principal 

Peter Livingstone, radio jock Luke Howden 

and jeweller Mark ‘‘Roasty’’ Douglas. 

‘‘A huge thanks to the townies who put 

their names up and said yes to apublic 

OUTING: Members of an Ashburton preschool headed to 

the show on Friday. 

display of humour,’’ Stock said. 

‘‘They were such good sports.’’ 

Feedback on the show can be made via the 

Ashburton A&P Association Facebook page. 

Stock said the Ashburton A&P Association 

was building up for its 150th event in three 

years. 

‘‘It’s really important to us that we hit that 

centuryandahalf and we are humming.’’ 

Full results from the show are available 

online, showday.online. 

More photos, see page 18. 

IN BRIEF 

TUI SIGHTING 

Atui was spotted in the Ashburton 

Domain on Friday. 

Adistrict council spokesperson 

said it was the first sighting of atui 

in the domain since 2022. 

Astaff member saw it, while 

biodiversity officer Christian 

Chukwuka confirmed the species. 

‘‘‘It was feeding on flowers on one 

of the domain’s exotic trees.’’ 

Edith Smith of Forest &Bird 

Ashburton said amember had also 

seen one near Methven recently, in 

the Awa Awa Rata Reserve. 

While there were occasional 

sightings along the foothills, 

including at the reserve, it was 

unusual to see the bird as far 

away from the foothills as 

Ashburton. 

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and Cardiac Kids Club Mid and 

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pirate-themed Halloween Event 

on Halloween last week. 

Club spokesperson Kylie Moore 

said it had been afantastic event 

which attracted hundreds of 

people. 

Visitors had been in awe of the 

wide range of decorations and 

props. 

‘‘It was so exciting to see the 

parents dress up as well with the 

children, and the different 

costumes.’’ 

The venue was among many 

which attracted trick or treaters 

throughout the district. 

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‘I won’t shut up and go away’ pool 

campaigner calls for more support 

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Tinwald Pool campaigner 

Tina Cox says she is not ready 

to ‘‘shut up and go away’’. 

As the Tinwald Reserve 

Board considers low budget 

ideas to redevelop the site of 

the closed community 

swimming pool, Cox continues 

to fight for the cause. 

She wants to see the pool 

reopened, or asmaller pool 

installed at the site. 

The districtcouncil did not 

open the leaking facility last 

summer and permanently 

closed it earlierthis year, 

despite amajority of 

submitters to its Long Term 

Plan wanting it to reopen. 

‘‘I just feel they have 

brushed it under the carpet, 

and they are hoping that 

everybody will shut up and go 

away,’’ Cox said. 

‘‘I just think the council have 

railroaded us again; they are 

not listening to the people at 

all.’’ 

She said three people had 

got in touch with her by email 

followingaThe Ashburton 

Courier story on her continued 

campaign in September. 

FED UP:Tinwald Pool 

campaigner Tina Cox is not 

giving up her fight to have a 

swimming pool reopened at the 

Tinwald Pool site. 

PHOTO FILE 

She would soon be meeting 

with them and forming aplan 

‘‘to see where we go from 

here’’. 

She hoped more people 

would be in touch by email 

after reading this story, and 

ultimately apublic meeting 

would be held. 

Meanwhile, the reserve 

board, chaired by district 

councillor Leen Braam, has 

consulted with the public on 

how the site should be 

redeveloped. 

The Tinwald Reserve Board 

in September asked the 

community for creative and 

innovatingideas about what 

the site should become, but 

did not specify abudget. 

Braam clarified to The 

Ashburton Courier at the time, 

the district council funding 

available would only be in the 

tens of thousands of dollars. It 

was not up to $3 million, which 

is what would be required to 

bring back the pool. 

Local Democracy Reporting 

reported this week the ideas 

from the public number about 

40, and will be discussed at the 

next reserve board meeting. 

The board would then need 

to go to the district council to 

get the funding for the 

redevelopment. 

This was not likely to be 

available until the next Long 

Term Plan, in three years 

time. 

If you want to help Tina 

Cox bring back aTinwald 

swimming pool, email her at 

coxfam5158@gmail.com 

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Double amount of resealing 

BY JONATHAN LEASK 

Local democracy reporter 

Almost double the amount of road 

resealing is now expected for Mid 

Canterburythis summer although the 

district council isn't sure if it's possible. 

Councillorsvoted to spend $2.46m of 

ratepayers’ money on additional road 

seals after failing to get the funding 

from NZ TransportAgency Waka 

Kotahi. 

The district council isn't sure if it’s 

possible to achieve more than 100km of 

road resealing,which is double the 

amount of the previous financial year. 

If it doesn't reach the target, the district 

council may have to revisit the 

decision. 

The difference between the district 

council’s Long Term Plan budget and 

NZTA funding for 20242027 is $15 

million. 

That funding gap meant the district 

council had $2.46m of ratepayer money 

unmatched by NZTA and needed to 

decide where to allocate that money. 

Road manager Mark Chamberlain 

suggested alist of priority projects, 

spreading some money across areas 

that were underfunded by NZTA to the 

district council last week. 

MayorNeil Brown thought 

differently. 

He suggested putting the full $2.46m 

into reseals to “get back our reseals to 

where they should be”. 

Brown called it “preventative 

maintenance” to avoid the roads 

cracking and forming potholes. 

The district council resealed 49.5km 

of road in 20232024, but Brown said the 

district council used to reseal over 

100km per year until budget restraints 

had drastically reduced that figure. 

Councillorsvoted 64 to allocate the 

money to additional reseal work. 

Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan, 

councillors Leen Braam, Russell Ellis, 

and Carolyn Cameron voted against the 

motion. 

The district council is already under 

way with workon60km of subsidised 

Smoke inhalation from garage fire 

The occupants of ahome in 

Hampstead were taken to hospital 

suffering smoke inhalation after 

they tried to fight ablaze in their 

backyard garage. 

AshburtonVolunteer Fire 

Brigade deputy chief Jeff Marshall 

said fire investigators were looking 

into the cause, but it was not 

suspicious. 

Two family members home at the 

time noticed smoke, about 5.45pm 

on Thursday last week. 

They phoned emergency services 

and tried to fight it with agarden 

hose. 

In the garage was stored 

household items such as furniture, 

appliances and clothing. 

Marshall said this gave the fire a 

high ‘‘fuel loading’’. 

‘‘Because of the fuel, it’s 

accelerated very quickly,’’ 

Marshall said. 

‘‘It’s going to accelerate faster 

than youare going to be able to get 

it with agarden hose,’’ he said. 

The fire was so hot it blew out 

windows in the house. The garage 

and an attached car porthad now 

been demolished. This followed the 

brigade having to use adigger at the 

PREVENTATIVE: Adistrict council 

vote to spend an unsubsidised $2.4m 

on reseals was won 64. PHOTO SUPPLIED 

reseals this summer. 

Infrastructure and open spaces 

group manager Neil McCann said the 

roading team was working out how to 

best fit the extra reseal funding into the 

work programme. Any section of road 

to be resealed needs preseal work 

completed first he said. 

“We are looking at what areas that 

need resealing need the least amount 

of preseal work to maximise the 

number of kilometres in the time we 

have got.” 

The aim is to convert the money into 

50km of resealed road, but they won’t 

know how much is possible until they 

complete the analysis, he said. 

Once they have worked it out it will 

go back to the district council for signoff, 

he said. 

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HOT: Afire in abackyard garage on 

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site, and taking off the front off the 

garage and roof to get to the 

contents and make sure the blaze 

was extinguished. 

AHato Hone St John 

spokesperson confirmed an 

ambulance responded to the scene. 

It transported two patients in 

moderate conditions to Ashburton 

Hospital. 

The firefollowed one in arubbish 

collection truck on Tuesday last 

week in the early afternoon. 

Once again the firebrigade 

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SUSAN.SANDYS 


An Ashburton cat has caused a 

small internet sensation due to 

her ‘‘judgy’’ face. 

Melanie Margaret is homeless, 

awaiting afurever home at the 

SPCA Ashburton centre. 

The tabby’s newfound fame is 

perhaps reminiscent of the early 

days of American internet 

celebrity Grumpy Cat. Living 

from 2012 to 2019, Grumpy Cat 

was known for her permanently 

grumpy face, caused by an 

underbite and feline dwarfism. 

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CATITUDE: Feline Melanie Margaret with Charlotte Baldwin of the SPCA Ashburton centre. Inset 

Melanie Margaret has a‘‘signature shock expression’’. 

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Centre team leader Ashleigh 

Murray posted about the feline 

with catitude that has been at 

the centre for more than 230 

days, on the SPCA Canterbury 

Facebook page last week. After 

six days it had more than 950 

reactions and 195 comments. 

‘‘She's got that signature shock 

expression going on that says 

‘Did you really think that outfit 

was agood idea?’,’’ Murray said 

on the post. ‘‘Melanie is aoneofakind 

cat who unavoidably 

looks like she’s perpetually 

judging your life choices.’’ 

Commenters were admiring, 

but most had other cats, dogs or 

young children, ruling them out 

of providing ahome. The one to 

twoyearold feline has had a 

rough start in life, so is looking 

for aquiet home with no young 

children, cats or dogs. She has 

been repeatedly overlooked by 

potential adoptive parents, not 

helped by her unique visage. She 

has warmed to pats from staff 

and volunteers, loves to play and 

would be an affectionate 

companion for the right owner. 

Murray and colleague 

Charlotte Baldwin said Melanie 

Margaret had been rescued as a 

stray along with alitter of four 

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‘‘Since she’s seen all her 

kittens go into good homes, but 

she’s still here,’’ Baldwin said. 

They had been shocked to see 

the huge reaction to the post, 

which was the most popular on 

the page so far this year. 

For more information 

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IN BRIEF 

XMAS WORKSHOPS 

Wellbeing Ōpuke is offering aseries of 

workshops of Christmas activities. 

The events are free, but bookings 

need to be made with Valeska, 027 

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Methven workshops, at All Saints 

Church on Chapman St, are polymer 

clay decorations November 9, 10am, 

paper quilling November 11, 5.30pm, 

piping skills and food decorations 

November 18, at 5.30pm, and make 

your own table runner November 27, 

5.30pm. Mayfield workshops, at 

Trinity Plains Church on Mayfield 

Klondyke Rd, are paper quilling 

November 15, polymer clay 

decorations November 21, piping 

skills and food decorations November 

25, and make your own tablerunner 

December 2. 

WOMEN’S EXPO 

Ashburton County Lions Women’s 

Expo is on March 2next year, from 

10am to 4pm at Trott’s Gardens. 

Members are looking for stalls 

associated with women’s health and 

wellbeing. Contact Coleen 

0274127733, col.king@xtra.co.nz, or 

Janice 0211529256, 

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PRELOVED ART 

The Ashburton Society of Arts is 

holding asale of pre-loved works to be 

displayed at its Short Street Studio. 

The sale will begin at the society’s 

annual general meeting on November 

11. It will be for an initial term of six 

months. Members have been invited 

to submit paintings they own, not their 

own work, to be included in the sale. 

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PHOTOS SUSAN SANDYS 

Nuncrackers 

hilarious and 

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BY SALLY FARR 

Get ready to be entertained by 

NuncrackersThe Christmas 

Musical, ahilarious and 

heartwarming show. 

Brought to life by the incredible 

cast and team at Variety Theatre 

Ashburton, Nuncrackers is 

packed with charm and laughs. 

Congratulations to director 

Alice Sollis, who masterfully 

brings her vision to the stage, 

bringing out the humour and 

making each moment land 

perfectly. Her attention to detail 

ensures audiences will be in for a 

treat. 

The lively production, viewed at 

the final dress rehearsal prior to 

opening tonight, is packed with 

some truly beautiful harmony, 

under the tutelage of musical 

director Jo Castelow. Jo also plays 

in and conducts the JC band that 

keeps the energy high and festive 

atmosphere throughout the 

performance. It will have you 

tapping your toes at the end and 

humming all the way home. 

Kudos to the cast; their 

collective hard work, dedication, 

and enthusiasm shines on stage. I 

cannot single anyone out as each 

member contributes something 

special, making this ensemble a 

delight to watch. Their energy and 

talent are all equally matched, and 

you can feel their commitment to 

the art of storytelling, singing and 

dancing, especially the sugar plum 

fairy! 

From the costumes and staging 

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every detail has been meticulously 

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Variety Theatre Ashburton has 

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So grab your tickets! If you aren’t 

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Prepare to laugh, sing along, and 

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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 34 

7November 2024 

Head of Senior School Message 

Importance of AshColl WayValues 

Wow, we are nearly there! This year, once again, 

has had its highsand lows.One aspectofschool 

that has become increasingly clear to me is 

the importance ofthe AshColl Way Values. The 

students who strivetopursueQuality, Prideand 

Respect are the students who succeed through 

thesehighsand lows successfully.Thisterm, the 

Senior School is focusing onQuality bybeing 

prepared for upcoming NCEA examinations, and Pride byfinishing the 

year off strongly. 

Resourcesfor NCEAStudentsin2024 

NCEA examinations do not have to be difficult. With the proper 

preparation and focus on high-yield material, Merits and Excellences will 

be very attainable. Here are some useful resources, and tips and tricks, 

fromMoney Hub to helpprepare seniorstudents forexaminations. 

Money Hub Quick Tips for Success 

• Have alook at past exam papers and marking guides. Familiarising 

themselves with the high-yield material,and howthatmaterial will be 

tested,willstreamline students’study. 

• When students do not understandaconcept,try utilising avideofrom 

Studytimenz, LearnCoach,aYouTubevideo,orKhanAcademy. 

• Trytoimprove studying efficiency by usingactivestudyingtechniques 

(suchasflashcards). 

• Utilise other resourcessuchasAnki, Forest andGrammarlytoimprove 

overall productivity. 

HelpfulResources for NCEA Students 

• NCEA Subject Resources 

The best resource for NCEA students isthe NCEA website. On the 

website, students will find many past papers, exemplars from other 

students, marking guides and other useful information such as 

resource booklets.Havingalook at the past papers,giving themago 

and comparing answers with the marking guide will help students to 

familiarise themselves with the styleofquestions and helptoprepare 

forexaminable material. 

• StudyTime 

StudyTime has alarge amount of free resources to help students‘ace’ 

their papers.They have videos,walkthroughguides,cheatsheetsand 

more. They also providelinks to past examsand assessmentschedules 

from their website. On their YouTube channel, they have videos 

showcasing NCEA strategies for aspecific standard, tips for different 

subjects, and more light-hearted videos such as politicians trying to 

completeNCEA exams. Using this resource will help understandingof 

things whenneeding aconcept explained in adifferentway than how 

astudentistaughtinclass. 

• LearnCoach 

LearnCoach isalibrary of short videos and quizzes for students doing 

NCEA. Inaddition, they have courses for both internal and external 

assessments. The strength of LearnCoach lies in its ability tosimplify 

complicatedideasintoaformat that anyone canunderstand. Theirbasic 

plan is free,whichprovides limitedaccess to theircontent.Manyoftheir 

videos are free toaccess through their YouTube channel, sohave alook 

and check it out. Like, StudyTime, LearnCoach isvery useful for helping 

students tounderstand concepts that may not have fully clicked in the 

classroom. 

• Infinityplusone YouTubeChannel 

InfinityplusoneisaYouTubechannel dedicatedtohelpingstudents with 

NCEA Level 1and 2Maths, and Level 3Calculus. The channel teaches 

manyconcepts, as well as manyusefulworked examples.Trying to do the 

questions first and then comparing answers with the worked examples 

will help students tounderstand the best way tothink about certain 

problemsand learn wherestudents areprone to making mistakes. 

• Alpha Atoms 

Alpha Atoms is aYouTube channel that is fully dedicated togiving 

supportinLevel 1Science, andLevel 2and 3Chemistry.Onthischannel, 

thereare many helpful videoswithlessons and tutorials about concepts, 

walk-throughs of past exemplars, and live Q&A sessions toresolve any 

queries. Going through the past papers, watching the guided videos 

afterwards and comparing students’ responses is abeneficial way of 

seeing what mistakes have been made,and whereimprovementscan be 

made. 

NCEA Examinations Best Wishes 

I wish all the seniors the very best for their NCEA examinations, 

remembering: ‘There are no secrets to success. It is the result of 

preparation, hard work,and learning from failure’. 

GeneralColin Powell, 

former United States Secretary of State 

Farewell to theClass of 2020: 

1738days-that's howlongago ourleaving Year 13 students came through 

our gates as bright-eyed, shy, tiny Year 9students. Now, it's that time of 

year when we have the bittersweet pleasure ofsaying goodbye to them, 

fiveyears later. 

During that time, there have been many laughs, friendships made, 

achievements, assignments, exams, assemblies, Ako classes, Mihi Pai 

awards, House events, canteen food, and sports or music practices.There 

have also been afew days off due toCovid, flooding, teacher strikes, and 

even fewertears,detentions, andrubbish pick-ups. 

It hasbeen my pleasuretoworkalongsidethese students over thelast three 

years.They can be proudoftheirgrowth, successes, and perseverance. 

Here is my advice to thestudents, no matter wheretheir journey takesthem 

in 2025 and beyond (adaptedfromontariotechu.ca): 

• Don't rush into things. Life is ajourney, and you don't have to do 

everythingatonce. 

• Arrive on time and complete your tasks, assignments, and projects on 

time. 

• Talk to theadultsaroundyou;they arethere to help you. 

• Put yourself outthere.Itcan be really scary, butjust don’tthink -just go 

forit. 

• Enjoy theexperience, as timegoesreallyfast.Make sure youhaveagood 

life-study/work balance. 

• Get involved.It'show youcan make lifelongfriends. 

• Gohard. Persist in the things you do, and no matter what, keep going 

and focus on your goals. 

• Don't procrastinate;thingscan pile up really quickly. 

• Don't be afraid. Just give it atry.Take onestepatatime, and see whereit 

leadsyou. 

• Take careofyourself first,and you'll get through. 

• Enter this new journey with anopen heart and mind, and be ready to 

discover andbeamazed. 

• Beexcited,bebrave,bebold. Do notlimit yourselves and your abilities. 

• Get out of your comfortzoneand embrace discomfort. 

• Staytrue to yourself.Honouryourneeds andinterests. 

SpecialMention 

Iwould like tomake avery special mention ofthe following Year 13 

students.They have done anamazing job this year and have represented 

AshburtonCollege withPride,Quality, andRespect.Icould nothavebeen 

moreproud of them. 

Head Students: 

Tamsin Cartney, RipenaUmagaVaeila. 

Deputy Head Students: E-JElliott,Jordy McGillen 

StudentExecutives: Iela Mangubat, Ruby Robinson, Ella Rickard, 

Rosa Armstrong, Emily Simons, Ashley Gee, Lorraine Paterson, Tafu Aiono 

Falealili, ZoeCribb,Mahalia Scarlett,Leigha Fletcher,Rachel Hoekstra. 

Iwould like to finishwithavery fitting extractfromHead Student 2024, 

Tamsin Cartney: 

‘That, no matter what obstacles youfaceinyourfuture, youare going to face 

them. Sometimes it mightbehardbut,nomatter what happens, youwill get 

through them,and youwill come outthe other sideabetter person. Just look 

at ourresilience throughthese years. Ihopethatyou allcontinue to grasp every 

opportunity that you can, but don’t forget where you came from. Together 

we are one community that ishere for one another and are supportive of 

everyone's nextjourney’. 

AbbeyBruce 

Head of Senior School 

Congratulations 

2024Summer andWinterSportsand 

Cultural BluesAwards 

As advised in our previous newsletter, these were awarded at the 

College’s final full-school assembly for 2024. We are now pleased to 

report on them in this newsletter. 

In establishingAward recipients,eachsport has specificcriteriathatis 

usedasaguidefor nominators.Aselectioncommittee then discusses 

the nominationsand makes final decisions. 

An impressive seventy-eight students were acknowledged across twentyfiveSportsand 

Culturalactivities. 

In acknowledging students’ successes werecognise the very impressive 

accomplishments of our students, and contributions of all, within 

and outside of the College, for their time and effort given to so many 

College teams and students through cultural and sports activities. These 

contributions to the successes ofCollege individuals, teams and cultural 

groups are greatly appreciated, providing significant opportunities for 

students. 

Athletics–Summer Kalym Chalmers. 

Basketball 

Jorja Abernethy, Newel Buenafe,Yasmin Larry, 

Lucy Pearce. 

Cricket–Summer ChloeGraham, Mitchell Lye. 

CrossCountry –Summer KalymChalmers. 

Drama 

Olivia Fox, Rachel Hoekstra,WiremuKeefe-Paul, 

Luke Rhodes, Nate Woods. 

Equestrian 

Chloe Foster,OliviaMcFarlane. 

Football 

E-JElliott. 

Golf 

Joseph Digby, MitchellLye,Chrisjan Senekal. 

Hockey 

Josh Cannan, NicDalgety, BreeGreer, 

Mitchell Lye, Rose Vannini. 

Ju Jitsu 

AliMirzada. 

Kapa Haka 

Kingston Culshaw, MariaSimon (Hala). 

Music 

Tamsin Cartney,TaylorDoyle,OliviaFox, 

ChloeGraham, Molly Harrison,Emma Hill, 

Patrizio Novello,Isabel Wang, 

MaddieWhyte. 

Netball 

MegLill,Amelia Mitchell,MakeletaUla. 

PasifikaPerformingArts SelaimaLoloma, Stephen Palavi,Siasini Satui. 

Reader’s CupTeam Chloe Brady, Donna-MarieMo’ale, 

XinTan (Gerald) Peng,Zoe Prince. 

Rhythmic Gymnastics Anna McFall. 

Rowing–Summer Rosa Armstrong, JemmaBent, Honor Bradford, 

IzaccCarr, TeganMarriott,Jordy McGillen, 

Leah Reid,SiennaSkilling. 

Rugby 

ZacDouglas,Angel HauitiSpooner, 

TanielaPalavi, Dave Pio, Beaver Touli, 

Ripena UmagaVaeila,ElliottWard. 

Rugby League Ripena UmagaVaeila. 

Senior Student Librarian Emily Annear,Ella Clark-Powell,Bella Dawson, 

3+ yearsservice GenevieveFelton,Iela Mangubat, Bella Oakley. 

SmallboreRifleShootingSophia Clifford, Luke Rhodes,MadiTourle. 

Squash 

Riley Broker,Mitchell Lye. 

TechnicalTheatre RebekahClarke. 

Tennis–Summer Riley Breen, Ashton Cromie, H-JFeutz. 

ThegroupsofBluesAwardeesare pictured below,right and on page 2: 

(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Iela Mangubat, Genevieve Felton, 

Luke Rhodes, Ripena Umaga Vaeila, Ella Clark-Powell, Bella Oakley, 

Bella Dawson,Rebekah Clarke. 

(Front row, left to right): Mitchell Lye, Ashton Cromie,Riley Broker, Riley Breen, 

H-JFeutz,MadiTourle, Sophia Clifford, Emily Annear. 

(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Jordy McGillen, Izacc Carr, 

Ripena Umaga Vaeila, Rosa Armstrong, Elliott Ward, Beaver Touli, 

ZacDouglas, Dave Pio, TanielaPalavi. 

(Front row, left to right): Zoe Prince, Tegan Marriott, Leah Reid, 

Sienna Skilling, Selaima Loloma, Donna Marie Mo’ale, Anna McFall, 

JemmaBent, HonorBradford, Chloe Brady. 

(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Chloe Graham, 

Isabel Wang,Emma Hill,AmeliaMitchell, 

TaylorDoyle,TamsinCartney,Makeleta Ula, Rose 

Vannini. 

(Front row, left to right): PennyMarriott, 

MadisonWhyte,Mitchell Lye, Josh Cannan, 

Nic Dalgety,Patrizio Novello, Olivia Fox, Bree Greer, 

MollyHarrison. 

(Inset): AliMirzada.



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(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Jorja Abernethy, Chloe Graham, 

Newel Buenafe, Yasmin Larry, Wiremu Keefe-Paul, Nate Woods, 

Kalym Chalmers,Olivia McFarlane. 

(Front row, left toright): E-J Elliott, Mitchell Lye, Luke Rhodes, Olivia Fox, 

Rachel Hoekstra, Lucy Pearce,Joseph Digby, Chrisjan Senekal, ChloeFoster. 

Year 13 GraduationCeremony 

This formalfarewellevening,acknowledgingsignificantsuccessesand 

farewelling Year 13 students, was held at the Ashburton Event Centre 

on Thursday24October. 

It is always an enjoyable, and slightly nostalgic evening, asstudents 

and staff acknowledge the conclusion of students’ years ofsecondary 

schooling but,equally, celebrateachievements and memories made. 

Theminglingofinvited guests, parents, caregivers,staffand students 

at supper following the conclusion ofthis ceremony provides another 

opportunitytoconnect, reminisceand offer good wishes forthe future. 

Processional,Performances and Recessional 

Processional 

The audience was treated to superb vocal 

musical presentations throughout the evening, 

commencing with Olivia Fox performing 

‘Slipping Through My Fingers’ by Benny 

Andersson, for the Processional as staff and 

guests processed down into the Event Centre 

Auditoriumand onto thestage. 

(Picturedright): Olivia Foxperforming forthe 

Processional. 

(Pictured below, leftand right): Madison Whyte 

and RubyRobinson leading the singing of the 

National Anthem. 

National Anthem 

Following the 

Processional, 

attendees were 

very well led in 

thesinging of the 

National Anthem 

by Year 13 students 

RubyRobinson and 

MadisonWhyte. 

Performances 

Throughout the programme, preceding the Head Students’ speeches, 

and prior to hearing from our guest speaker, the audience was treated 

to two superb performances byYear 13 students Tamsin Cartney and 

Charlotte Livingstone. Tamsin performed,beautifully,‘Schafe kōnnen sicher 

weiden‘ by JSBach; while from Charlotteweenjoyed ‘Opportunity’ by Greg 

Kurstin, SiaFurler and William Gluck. 

(Pictured aboveleftand right): Tamsin Cartneyand CharlotteLivingstone 

performing throughout the evening. 

Recessional 

Performing the Recessional, asthe stage party leaves the stage and the 

audiencestands,was thevocalquartetofTamsin Cartney, RubyRobinson, 

Charlotte Livingstone and Jorja Abernethy performing, with beautifully 

blendedvoices, ‘WeRiseAgain’ by Leon Dubinski. 

Principal’s Address 

Following the welcome by Deputy 

Principal and MC for the evening 

Hannibal Ikahihifo, Principal 

Simon Coleman addressed attendees. 

AYear of Change/The Themes of Change 

In quoting prominent United Kingdom 

PrimeMinister Winston Churchill’s words- 

‘Toimprove is to change; to be perfectis 

to changeoften’, 

Simon summarised Ashburton College’s 

2024year,asone of change. 

Encompassed in this was his arrival as 

Tumuaki/Principal, a year of watching, 

listening,learning about College; meeting 

students, parents and the wider community; alongside seeing what valueadded 

can be applied tocontinue to grow the success and culture of the 

College. 

Student Opportunities at College 

Simon emphasised that College has many opportunities so that every 

single studentcan grow and reach their potential.Henoted thattoachieve 

this often requires change: of attitude; approach; focus or action; and he 

commended Year 13 students for being instrumental inchanges, through 

their role modelling. 

Curriculum Changes 

Appreciatedisthe mahi of Heads of Faculties and Faculty staff during ayear 

of significant changes around NCEA Level 1and the revised curriculum, 

while focusing on delivering the bestlevel of educationfor College students. 

Physical Changes 

The opening of the Rangitata Block and upgraded Menorlue space, has 

provided new learning environments for students to succeed in. Simon 

acknowledged the many people who drove this outcome, and advised of 

continuing advocacyfor the build projectacross the rest of ourcampus. 

Environmental Changes 

Awillingness from the Boardand Staff to changethe environment, to make 

the school an inviting place to work and learnin, sawafocus on the grounds, 

re-vamping whānau-facing spaces (counselling suites and pastoral areas) 

and re-doing entrances signage. 

‘ActiveAs’ Programme 

‘Active As’ provided a significant change for all students, with the 

opportunitytoprovideawiderange of positive, inclusive, activerecreational 

opportunities.The programme’s aim is to enhance well-being and learning 

of students through increased physical activity. 

College StrategicGoalsfor next Four Years 

These are the goals of Our People, Our Place and Our Purpose, which 

sit alongside and within the College’s Vision of Individual Excellence ina 

SupportiveLearningEnvironment. 

Acknowledgements 

Acknowledgements were giventoall staff fortheir continued commitment 

and time,energy and sacrifice giventothe Year 13 students; to the College’s 

Senior Leadership Team for their essential roles in the operation ofCollege, 

the implementationofthe College’sstrategic direction, managing the many 

variables thatoccur daily and supporting the directionofthe College. 

Simon said to parents and whānau that they should be incredibly proud 

of their children's achievements and growth over their timeatCollege, from 

excited Year 9students through tomature, passionate young adults ready 

fortoday’s world. Simon thanked them fortheir support. 

To Head Students and StudentExecutiveMembers averyfull appreciation 

was given, saying ‘what ateam’and acknowledging their great leadership 

throughout the year. Simon thanked them for their team effort and focus 

given, saying they had certainly set ahigh standardfor 2025. 

The ‘fabulous’Year 13 Students being celebrated atthis event had been 

superbleaders of the studentbody and, particularly,inwanting to give back 

to College. Themanyoutstanding students across all walksoflife–sporting, 

culturally,academically andsocially –werecongratulatedontheir abilityto 

challenge themselves,set goals and work hardtoachievetheir very best. 

Afurtherquotewas given, from OlympicSwimmerMichael Phelps,who said – 

‘I want to be able to look back andsay, 

'I'vedone everything Ican,and Iwas successful.' 

Idon't want to look back andsay Ishould havedone thisorthat’. 

Simon hoped thatthe Year 13 students can look back over their years at 

College and say– 

‘AshburtonCollege gave me many opportunities 

thatIdiscoveredIwas greatat’, 

and thatthey can take this attitude to the next stages of their lives,asthey 

use their education to change the world/their work,inwhateverway they 

choose, without regret or anymissed opportunity. 

(Pictured right): Patrizio Novello,Top Student 

in Automotive, recipientofRotaryClub of 

Ashburtonand Fooks Memorial Awardfor 

prominenceinscholarship,leadership and 

extra-curricular activities; Level3Excellence 

Awardand AshColl WayAward. 

Head StudentSpeech–Ripena Umaga Vaeila 

Ripenabeganwithacknowledgements 

–saying‘first and foremost,thank you 

to theman abovefor hisguidanceand 

protection over eachand everyone of 

us tonight’. 

Further Acknowledgements 

Additionally, she acknowledged families 

and friends attending the evening to 

celebrate the achievements of their 

lovedones,and to thestaffand students 

fortheir hardworkthroughoutthis year. 

Acknowledged also, were her fellow 

Head Students –Tamsin, E-J and Jordy – 

forthe amazing year and their hardworkthatdidn’tgounnoticed. 

Final DestinationatAshColl 

While anxiously counting down for this day tocome, she noted that, 

reaching their final destination in AshColl, and thirteen years of schooling 

wasnow coming to an end. 

Ripena said that, from asmall Year 9student with big dreams, to now a 

Year 13 studentpreparedtoliveout those dreams,she has made some great 

memories within the gates ofAshColl. Speaking also for her fellowYear 13 

students,she wassurethatthroughout their fiveyears at College, they had 

made new connections withothersthatthey would never have thoughtof, 

includingmaking some long-time friends along the way. 

In Conclusion 

Ripena said that students now were all on their paths, whether this was a 

University degree; beginning an apprenticeship, orworking in afull-time 

job,Ripenaconcluded by saying- 

‘Whateveryou choose to excelin, Iwish younothing buthappiness 

andthe best foryourfuture path’. 

Head Student Speech–TamsinCartney 

Tamsin startedbysaying,after wanting 

this day tocome for solong, she now 

wished she could go back in time,slow 

it all down,and take in thosemoments 

she is going to miss somuch. It was 

therefore a very bittersweet feeling, 

albeit as excited as she is forwhatisto 

come next, she couldn’t help but feel a 

little sad thatthis chapter is over. 

AYearWithoutInterruptions 

She noted 2024 as their first year at 

AshColl without any major interruptions 

from Covid, floods, industrial action, 

rostered home days,and finding their way 

through the school’s demolition site. 

Akey factor though was, instead oflooking atthese events with anger or 

annoyance, she believed these interruptionshad been beneficial in allowing 

students to grow and build resilience and, all sitting at the Ceremony 

tonight, had ‘made it’. Having 2024 without interference, or without cuts 

in NCEA Credits required; nopushing out deadlines; no days off school at 

home whereshe could‘catch-up’,had led her to appreciate 2024,knowing it 

wasproviding atasteofwhatthe ‘real world’will be like. 

The ‘Real World’ 

Tamsin then asked ‘whatisthe real world’ and suggested it will be meeting 

new people; working hard on assignments at different universities 

throughout New Zealand; or becoming an adult, with afull-time job/ 

apprenticeship; and with all having the courage tostep out and take on 

new heights. 

Congratulations andAcknowledgements 

Tamsin congratulated every Year 13 student atthe Event, saying they 

should be proud of having‘madeit’through thirteen years of schooling,but 

acknowledging they couldn’t have madeitthrough withoutthe supportof 

so many. 

This included the group of people with students every step ofthe way – 

their families. Tamsin acknowledged the varied areas of assistance and 

support, saying it may not always besaid but they truly appreciate all the 

love,support,and guidancegiven, and she thanked her parentsand sibling 

fortheir never-ending support. 

To teachers and staff, she acknowledged how crucial and impactful their 

supportand guidanceisinhelpingtogain credits but also shapingstudents 

into who they aretoday, saying they will alwaysbethe group students will 

look back on in the future.Tamsin said they cannotthank teachersenough 

forthe hardworkput in to ensure thatstudents receivethe besteducation 

and high school experience possible, emphasising that without that, the 

awards received would not have been possible. 

Tamsin also thanked all Year 13 Leavers, staffand teachersfor entrusting her 

to be one of College’sHead Students for2024,saying thatwearing the red 

stripes had come with its many challenges but that these were nothing in 

comparison to howincredibly rewarding this role had been.The amount of 

opportunities that have arisen made everything completely worth it, and 

shewouldnot have had it anyother way. 

Conclusion 

Theone thing Tamsin wanted students to take away from this speech was, 

no matter whatobstacles they faceintheir future, they will facethem,and 

come out the other sideabetter person. Tamsin hoped all would continue 

to grasp everyopportunitythey can, but saying – 

‘don’t forget whereyou came from. 

Together we areone community that is here forone another 

andsupportiveofeveryone’s next journey’.



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GuestSpeaker –Aimie Sibson 

We were delighted to have former 

student Aimie Sibson as guest speaker 

at this Graduation Ceremony. 

With over adecade of teaching experience 

in New Zealand and the UK, Aimie has 

been a leader in driving innovation in 

education, from championing STEM 

(Science, Technology, Engineering and 

Mathematics) initiatives for girls, to 

supporting women intech, as CEO and 

co-founder of Hero. 

Hero is the market-leading school 

management and digital portfolio 

platform for New Zealand primary 

schools, and has expanded its reach globally, operating in Australia, South 

East Asia, andthe UK. 

Asafemale founderand CEO,Aimie’s impact hasbeenrecognisedthrough 

multiple appearances in Holon IQ’s Global Women inLeadership lists. She 

has also spoken at events like the Melbourne EdTech Week, where she 

shares herexperiencesineducation technologyandleadership. 

Memoriesand Connections 

Aimie said that speaking at this event gave her amoment toreflect on 

AshburtonCollege andthe communitybeinglikeawarm,familiarblanket,a 

placeofsecurity. Forher,school wasabout formingconnections,and being 

part of something bigger,especially through sport. 

Aimiereferencedteacherswho caredabout herprogress,achievementsand 

well-being. Onleaving, there was excitement about the next stage ofher 

life, eager for more independence, but also asadness, asense of closing a 

chapterthatmeant so much. 

TheFuture 

Not knowing exactly whatshe wantedas acareer,the positiveexperiences 

she had at school, and the teachers who made areal impact onher, led to 

pursing acareer in teaching. 

Importantly, at eighteen, shethought sheshouldhaveitallfigured, feeling 

some pressure tohave her future mapped out, as her parents’ generation 

oftendid,having life-long careers. 

ThreeKey Takeaways 

Fast-forwarding to today, she asked what advice would she give toher 

eighteen-year oldself,and to her ownteenage children. 

Aimie gave three key takeaways that she hoped would resonate with 

currentYear13students: 

• Embrace asquigglylife 

• Believe in yourself 

• FindYourTribe 

Looking at these, Aimie outlined alinear path, often followed while at 

school,citing many examples acrossafamiliar structure. 

From here, though, she encouraged openness tonew opportunities and 

learning experience, saying success will look different for each person and 

noting, importantly,thatthe starting pointis only thebeginning. 

Referenced was the rapid change in the world of work, driven by 

advancements in technology and innovation, with automation, artificial 

intelligence, and the digital economy reshaping the workforce, creating 

opportunities that didn’t existbefore. 

Jobs for life are no longer the norm and she encouraged students tobe 

open to change, embracing challenges, and tackling life after school with 

agrowth mindset. 

Living aSquiggly Life 

Aimiebackedthesestatementsupbyreferencing herown experiences, key 

of whichwas aguest speaker at an eventshe attended. Part of thatspeaker’s 

inspirational, impactful ideas shared was the concept ofliving a‘squiggly 

life’and embracing challenges. 

This conceptcame at atimeofsignificantchangefor Aimieand herhusband, 

aPrimary School Principal,who hadcreated an Appfor his school and they 

hadjustbeenthrough aShark Tank-style pitchtosecure aspotinVodafone’s 

Start-Up Accelerator Programme. 

Aimie said that being selected took them completely out oftheir comfort 

zone, and that this was the beginning of her own squiggly journey -from 

English teacher to Tech Entrepreneur. 

That leap required agrowth mindset -being open to new challenges, 

learning from setbacks, and seeing obstacles as opportunities, saying that 

‘where you begin isn’t as important as your willingness togrow along the 

way, andthoughitmay be challengingattimes, Iencourageyou to embrace 

yourown squigglypathand to believeinyourself’. 

BelieveinYourself 

This brought the advice to the importance of believing in oneself,avoiding 

striving for perfection orcomparisons with others who seem to have it all 

figuredout,and avoid the pressure of images of success,sayingthatreallife 

ismessy,and setbacksare part of anyjourney.Whatmatters is howsetbacks 

are viewed and handled, as that iswhere personal growth and happiness 

arefound. 

‘Failure is afirstattempt in learning’. 

Successdoesn’t justlandinone’s lap, it comesfrom hard work,perseverance, 

and staying true to whoyou are. As is said ‘the harder youwork, theluckier 

youget’. 

FindingYourTribe 

Aimieoutlinedwhere many of‘our tribe’come from,and noting this as often 

from school, while there are teachers, coaches and mentors guiding your 

journey via many forums. 

Aimie’s advice, as students move forward, is to continue to seek out and 

surround themselves with people who support and bring out the best in 

youasanindividual,quoting Michelle Obama– 

‘Choosethe people wholiftyou up’. 

These are the people who will be our champions when times get tough, 

and the ones who will celebrateour successeswith us. 

Aimiespoke to those whohad supported her everystepofthe way, and the 

valueoffriendships. Shereminded students to - 

‘Alwayskeepinmindthatyour journeyisuniquely yours, 

success is personal andindividual. 

Embraceyourown path, celebratethe wins alongthe way, 

andunderstand thatit’sokayfor your storytolook 

different from anyone else’s’. 

Awards 

The awards presented indicate commitment, hard work, focus and 

contributions from each student; as well as support from families and 

staff.Eachrecipient is commended forall that they have achieved. 

It is also with very grateful appreciation that the College recognises the 

significantcommunitysupport of many of theseawards. 

SpecialCongratulations aregiven to – 

DUX of AshburtonCollege2024 

Olivia Fox 

and thereforerecipient of the 

RotaryClubofAshburton ScholarshipAward 

and the Ashburton High School CentennialTrust Plaque 

Olivia’s pathwaytothisachievementcamevia 

TopStudentinDrama 

ExcellenceinLevel 3Philosophy-Online 

Level3Excellence Award 

AshCollWay Award 

Olivia also attained - 

Senior DramaPerformance Cupfor Drama 

Ashburton MusicalClubTrophyfor TheBestPerformance Student 

(Picturedright, 

left andright): 

Olivia Fox 

receiving her Dux 

Awards from 

MichaelKingsbury, 

President of the 

Rotary Club of 


CollegePrizes 

Co-ordinator 

Jason Vannini is 

lookingon. 

Michael Kingsbury spoke to the audience, prior to the presentations, 

covering thedurationofthe RotaryClubofAshburton’s involvementinthe 

College andthe significantnumberofcontributions acrossmanyspheres of 

the College.These aregreatly appreciatedand providemanyopportunities 

forCollege students. 

(Picturedright): 

Sara Sheppard, 

recipientof 

the John Bell 

Memorial 

Scholarship, 

and the 

RobinGrigg 

Agriculture and 

Horticulture 

Memorial 

Scholarship. 

ProximeAccessit(Runner-Up to theDux) 

Ella Rickard 

Andrecipient of the RotaryClubofAshburtonScholarship Award 

Ella’s pathwaytothisachievementcamevia – 

TopStudent in Classical Studies; 

TopStudentinBiology (DrummondMemorialPrize and Watson Cup); 

TopStudentinPhysics (JohnHeffordMemorialPrize andJohnBaird Cup); 

TopStudent in Chemistry (DrummondMemorialPrize andKeith Gunn Cup) 

-jointaward; 

TopStudent in MathematicswithCalculus(Hogg Memorial Prize 

andRobb Cup); 

LifePharmacyAshburton Cup and Prizefor thetop overallstudent 

studying threeSciences; 

UniversityofCanterburyOutstanding Impact Scholarship; 

Level3ExcellenceAward; 

AshColl WayAward. 

Ella also gained andwas presentedwith the– 

JohnLane Scholarship; 

AshburtonCluband MSA Scholarship; 

CHAndrews Prizefor Initiative and Enterprise; 

BraidedRiversCommunityTrust TertiaryStudy Scholarship. 

Community-Contributed Awards 

On behalf ofour student recipients Ashburton College acknowledges, 

with very real gratitude,the community-mindedsupportwhich enables 

the annual provisionofthe following generous scholarships. 

JohnGriggScholarship 

- Sai Sukumar 

JohnBellMemorial Scholarship 

- SaraSheppard 

Robert Bell MemorialScholarship 

- Elyse McCallum 

JohnLaneScholarship 

- Ella Rickard 

Rosalie BeggMemorial Scholarship 

- Taymah Aiken-Wheeler 

AshburtonClub andMSA Scholarship - EllaRickard 

Turner Memorial Prize forCitizenship - Nic Dalgety 

E-JElliott 

TTRyder Prizefor Application, CheerfulEffort - Kim Tangatakino 

andBuilding Significantly on her Learning 

CHAndrews Prizefor Initiative andEnterprise - Ella Rickard 

- Zoe Cribb 

Butterick MemorialTrophyfor Scholarshipin 

English andSportingEndeavour 

- SophieGibson 

AshburtonMasonic Lodge Centennial Scholarship 

- Jemma Bent 

RobinGrigg Agriculture andHorticulture 

Memorial Scholarship 

- SaraSheppard 

BraidedRivers CommunityTrustTertiary 

StudyScholarships 

- Asper photo below 

(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Rose Vannini, Mahalia Scarlett, 

Rosa Armstrong, Tamsin Cartney, Emily Simons,RubyRobinson. 

(Front row, left to right): Ella Rickard, E-JElliott,IzzyHarris, Lucy Marshall. 

NBS AshburtonCollege Alumni Scholarship - Mahalia Scarlett 

Lions of AshburtonCountyAward forCitizenship 

andCommunity Involvement - MahaliaScarlett 

ROMcDowellAward forPride in theirSchool 

andCommunity - Lee Tod 

Lions Club of AshburtonSeniorServiceand 

Leadership Award - IzzyHarris 

ROMcDowellCrystal Trophyfor Character 

andLeadership - Tamsin Cartney 

(presented by theAshburtonHigh School CentennialTrust) 

Rotary ClubofAshburton andFooks Memorial Awardfor Prominence in 

Scholarship,Leadership andExtra-CurricularActivities 

- PatrizioNovello

SAFE BABY: Admiring knitted items given for babies born at 

Ashburton Maternity Unit are (from left) funders Jan and Alan 

Robertson, Friends of Ashburton Hospital volunteers Jackie Rapley 

and Lorraine Kershaw and Ashburton Community Maternity Unit 

midwife manager Julie Dockrill. 

Pearler of agift 

DELLWYN.MOYLAN 


Friends of Ashburton Hospital, 

Tuarangi Home volunteers and 

members of the public have been 

knitting garments for Mid 

Canterbury’s youngest residents. 

Twentyseven knitters have 

this year been part of the Warm 

Baby, Safe Baby initiative which 

is part of the international Safe 

Sleep programme. The Friends 

have been part of the initiative 

for four years. 

This year 225 singlets, 85 

beanies and 125 blankets have 

been created for babies born at 

the Ashburton Maternity Unit. 

Friends convener of 

volunteers Jackie Rapley said 

some of the volunteers had been 

knitting booties for more than 20 

years. 

‘‘The midwives of the 

maternity unit identified aneed 

for machine washable 100 per 

cent wool pepi pod blankets, 

singlets and beanies. The goods 

are used in the unit and then sent 

home with the newborn,’’ Rapley 

said. 

Having thegoods made out of 

100 per cent wool is vital as 

babies don’t shiver parents 

aren’t always aware babies are 

cold. 

Friends secretary and knitter 

Lorraine Kershaw said they had 

been fortunate that Advance 

Ashburton Community 

Foundation through the Alan 

Robertson Fund have supported 

them to purchase wool for the 

knitters. 

Ashburton Community 

Maternity Unit midwife 

manager Julie Dockrill said the 

staff were truly appreciative of 

all the time and effort the 

participants put in. 

‘‘The woollen products ensure 

that they keep our pepi/babies 

safe and warm. The lovely gifts 

also provide aconnection for 

the pepi/baby with the 

community before they even 

leavethe unit. Ilike to call it our 

circle of love as its one 

generation in the community 

caring for another,’’ Dockrill 

said. 

The families love receiving 

the donated goods, often feeling 

overwhelmed that these goods 

havebeen made for the little 

ones. For the knitters and the 

unit there is satisfaction in 

knowing these goods help the 

babies have the best and safest 

start to life. 

Along with the knitting the 

Friends of Ashburton provide 

care to patients in hospital 

through their weekday morning 

tea service and assisting in 

other areas of patient care such 

as providing alibrary service 

and taking patients to chapel 

services. 

Deadlinelooms 

Offersfor Ashburton’s former 

district council administration 

building close tomorrow at 

2pm. 

The building sale follows the 

former librarybeing sold for 

$1.1 million in May. 

It was bought by CBR 

Properties Ltd, which plans to 

turnitinto ahotel. 

Both the administration 

services and librarywere 

relocated to the $62.1 million 

Te Whare Whakatere, which 

opened in January. 

The former administration 

building, on 5059m2 over four 

titles, has been advertised as a 

great opportunity for new or 

existing business owners.

COUNCIL BRIEF 

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

Square ready forChristmascheer 

Ashburton’s giant Christmastree 

returns to Baring SquareEastthis 

festiveseason and will come to life 

at Light up the Night on Saturday 30 

November. 

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brownsaidthe tree 

would be assembledinthe square in the 

week ahead of the event and wouldbelit 

up at 9.15pm. 

“Hokonui is running acompetition to find 

the person who will press the button and 

we’reall looking forwardtoseeing the tree 

sparkling and back in the square.” 

The tree wasonEastStreetfor several 

yearswhile the CBD and squarewere 

revitalised. In the square, it will be 

positionedinfront of Te WhareWhakatere, 

thenew libraryand civic building that 

opened this year. 

Mayor Brownsaid Baring SquareEasthad 

provedapopular location forthe Hakatere 

Noodle Festival earlier in the year and 

would be ideal forLight upthe Night on 30 

November. 

“It’sagreat placetoput downablanket 

and haveabit of apicnic, andthe free 

Christmas celebration will have some live 

entertainmentand other fun, plusavisit 

bySantahimself.” 

Roads around the squarewillbeclosed 

onthe Saturday (exceptHavelockStreet) 

andthe event startsat6pm. OneNinety 

Nine café will be openintothe night,and 

food trucks will add to the atmosphere 

andinclude Bangkok Wok,AztecaTaco, 

HungryPotato,The Little HoneyCoand 

more. 

Astage will be erectedfor live music and 

danceperformances, and the evening 

willbecompered by Luke Howden from 

Hokonui. 

Mayor Brownsaid Light up the Night 

wasbecoming an annual tradition that 

kickstarted the festiveseasoninMid 

Canterbury. 

“I canthinkofnobetterway to connectas 

acommunity and reflectonthe year,while 

alsolookingaheadwith excitementto 

Christmas andNew Year and the summer 

in general.” 

EcoEducatewillbeonsitewithawaste 

station to encouragepeople to recycle; 

theyare alsourging people to bring their 

ownclean containerstoholdfood. 

Light up the Night is sponsoredby 

Hokonui and the AshburtonCourier.More 

informationisatlightupthenight.co.nz 

Thursday,7November2024 | ISSUE 204 

AND 

DOMAIN MOVIE 

To celebrate 160 yearsofthe 

Ashburton Domain, Council is 

putting on an outdoor screening 

of the family movie Inside Out, 

at the domain on Saturday23 

November.Bring your picnic, your 

blanket or bean bagand settle 

in forthe evening,with food and 

coffeeavailable from afood court. 

Pre-showentertainment includes 

aquiz about the domain, so do 

your homework! Join us from 

5pm. Proudly supported by the 

Ashburton Guardian. 

PROPOSEDROADCLOSURE 

Ashburton DistrictCouncilgives public 

noticeofaproposal to temporarily close 

roads to ordinaryvehicle traffic to enable 

the holding of acommunity event – 

AshburtonCar Club Standing Quarter 

Mile Sprint Meeting. 

Road proposed to be closed: 

Somertons Road from Coplands Road 

to Jamiesons Road 

Period of closure: From 9am to 4.30 pm 

on Saturday, 14 December 2024. 

Thisproposed closureismade under the 

LocalGovernment Act1974 –Schedule 

10 (11 (e) and willbeconsidered at a 

Councilmeeting on 20 November2024. 

CE Hamish Riach 

Annual report reflects 

completion of big jobs 

Likeany big business, Council 

produces an annual report to let 

ourcommunity knowhow we 

performed againstour budget and 

work programme. 

The report for2023-24 wasadoptedby 

Council lastweek anditreflectsayear 

wherewegot alot of work done –not 

quiteeverything we planned to achieve, 

but thatoutstanding work hasrolled 

intothe newfinancial year. 

The 2023-24yearwas marked by the 

completion of major projects,like 

Te WhareWhakatere,whichopened 

itsdoorstoanexcited community in 

January. We also completedanew 

watertreatment plant forMethven, 

using membrane treatment technology, 

and beganconstruction of asmaller 

plant forMountSomers(completed in 

August this year). 

Ourdistrictcontinued to grow, 

reflectedinthe ongoing demandfor 

our regulatory and planning services– 

our building team issued 502 building 

consents, 187resource consents, 

approved78subdivisions plans and 

processed asignificant number of 

KaingaOra housing redevelopments. 

Fixing potholes continued to be a 

priority and ourannual residents’ 

surveysaw asignificant increase in 

the satisfaction of both sealedand 

unsealed roads. 

Theannual report essentiallyconsiders 

ifCouncil did what we said we would 

do, if we metbudgets and generally 

improvedwellbeing in thedistrict. 

Ifyou likelookingatbalancesheets, 

you’ll see Council’stotal revenue 

wasabout$105 million ($11m above 

budgetmainly because of Government 

subsidies and grants we managed to 

securefor different projects), and our 

totalexpenditure was$94m. 

Ourfinancial performancemust 

always focus on prudence,stability, 

serviceand planning forthe futureand 

while thatismostly about good and 

reliable infrastructure, it is also about 

communityand connections through 

eventslikeGlowinthe Park,and the 

coming Christmas events. 

Beforethe annualreport wasadopted 

by Council lastweek,it wasscrutinised 

and signed off byAudit NewZealand 

and thatprocess is averyrobust one. 

Ultimately,theworkofcouncil involves 

not only staff,but electedmembers, 

contractorsand manyvolunteers, who 

bring their hard work,expertise and 

commitment. 

Any person objecting to the proposal 

shouldlodgeanoticeoftheirobjection 

and grounds fortheirobjectioninwriting 

by postoremailtothe Council, 2Baring 

SquareEast, Ashburton by 4pm, Monday 

18 November2024. 

NEIL MCCANN 

Group ManagerInfrastructureServices 

CANTERBURYANNIVERSARY 

DAYRUBBISH&RECYCLING 

Rubbishand recycling 

Thereisnochangetokerbside rubbish 

and recycling collections andthe 

collection on Friday 15 Novemberwill 

take placeasusual, with residentsto 

havetheirwheelie bins out by 7.30am. 

Remember to use your windstrap, 

whether it'swindyornot. 

Resource Recovery Parks 

The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park 

willbeopen Friday 15 Novemberfrom 

9am until5pm, Saturdayfrom9am-6pm 

and Sunday from 9am-5pm. 

The Methven green wastedropoff willbe 

open Sunday from 12pmuntil 4pm. 

The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park will 

be closed on Friday 15 November. 

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Thursday,7November 2024 |ISSUE 204

Bikeskills park making progress 

Plans foranew bikeskills park 

in the Ashburton Domain are 

progressing, with acharitable trust 

formed to seek funding to buildthe 

facility. 

Aworking group consisting of Councillors, 

Council staff,Sport Canterburyand Safer 

Mid Canterburystaff, and representatives 

from local serviceclubs has been meeting 

forthe past 12 months to planthe project. 

Spokesperson Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan 

said aconceptplan had been drawnup 

and will be finetuned overthe next two 

months. 

“Funding the bikeskills park is the next 

phase and our charitabletrustwill be 

seeking grantsfromorganisations likethe 

Lion Foundation and Lotteries. 

“Oncewehaveafinal design, we’ll be 

working through the costswith aquantity 

surveyorsowecan provide plenty of 

accurate information to those funding 

providers.” 

The bikeskills park is forecasttocost 

about half amillion dollars, with 

construction notfunded by ratepayers. 

Council has recently granted resource 

consent forthe project, needed because 

developing the park would result in an 

increase in the impermeable surfaces at 

the domain. 

Ms McMillan said the park would be an 

Aconcept plan forthe newbikeskills park in the Ashburton Domain. 

important facility to teach children and 

newcomersthe bikeskills theyneeded 

when moving around town, in particular 

the many schoolchildren who cross the 

main highway and railway crossing twicea 

day to go to school. 

“Itwill havetrafficlightsand arailway 

crossing, as well as giveways and stop 

signs, aroundabout and pedestrian 

crossing. There’ll be mostthings that 

cyclists will encounter in theAshburton 

district.” 

Oncefunds aresecured, the projectwill 

be lettoacontractor rather than have 

the work done by serviceclubs –that 

is because of the healthand safety 

complexities of undertaking construction 

in the domain, which is apublicspace. 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

ASHBURTON 

DISTRICTPLAN 

CHANGE6 

Pajanti Limited has applied fora 

PrivatePlan Changetothe Residential 

Zones andSubdivisionChapters of 

the OperativeDistrictPlan (2014). The 

change covers the following areas: 

The rezoning of a1ha property at 259 

AlfordForestRoadfromResidential 

DtoResidential Cand to adopt 

the operativeprovisions of the 

Residential CZone onsite. 

Full details of the proposal andthe 

accompanying evaluation reportin 

accordancewith Section 32 of the 

Resource ManagementAct (1991) 

areavailable forinspection at the 

CouncilOffices at 2Baring SquareEast, 

Ashburton;oratwww.ashburtondc. 

govt.nz 

Councilwishes to invitefurther 

submissionsondecisionsreceived 

during the initial statutoryconsultation. 

Further submissionsmay only be 

lodgedbythe following persons/ 

organisation: 

•Any person representing arelevant 

aspectofthe public interest; and 

Draft stockwaterplan 

before working group 

Stockwaterusersand others 

interestedinhow Council willexit 

itsstockwaterdeliveryserviceby 

2027 arebeing invited to sign up to 

receiveregular email updatesabout 

progress of the work. 

AStockwater Transition Plan tabon 

the home page of Council’swebsite 

ashburtondc.govt.nz links to aform asking 

people fortheir name and emailaddress, 

so theycan stay up to date. 

The first draft of the Stockwater Transition 

Plan wasviewedbythe newly-formed 

StockwaterTransition Working Group last 

week,and it includes an intake-by-intake 

strategy,with scheduled engagement with 

property owners, irrigation companies, 

Environment Canterburyand Arowhenua 

and other stakeholders. 

Chair of the group,CouncillorRichard 

Wilson, said the transition planproposed 

the wayCouncil would deal witheach 

stockwaterintakeand the racestheyfed. 

“Weknowit’sgoingtobeacomplicated 

process and Council has to be flexible in its 

approach. 

“Some intakes and raceswill present 

issues we didn’t knowabout buttalking 

with those affectedisimportant and 

engagement with stakeholderscould help 

find solutions. 

“If aparticular race network also provides 

acritical stormwaterfunction, Council 

may consider declaring the race adrain for 

example.” 

Cr Wilson said Council did nothavemoney 

forany newinfrastructure. 

“There will be no capital contributions to 

solutions, Council’srole in this would only 

be to advise and provide good information 

about alternativewater sources.” 

Council’sconsultant John Wright will 

work withpeople to identify alternative 

stockwatersolutions and affectedparties. 

Following lastweek’s meeting, the 

transition plan will be refined and it is 

expectedtogotoCouncil to be adoptedin 

December. 

WORKSNOTICES 

Beach Road East -Closed in partsuntil 

13 Decemberfor road rehabilitation. 

The work will be done in twostagesand 

the first closurewill affectBeach Road 

Eastbetween TrevorsRoadand Nicholls 

Road. The laterclosurewill be between 

TrevorsRoadand Milton Road South. 

Detoursare in placeand signposted. 

Baring SquareEast -Three roads 

around BaringSquareEastwillbeclosed 

from 7am util 9.30pm on Saturday30 

November forLight up theNight. Roads 

affectedare EastStreet, Cameron Street 

and BaringSquareEastStreet. 

Walnut Avenue -Closed from Oak 

Grove to WestStreetfrom10am-2pm 

on Saturday 7Decemeber forthe Santa 

Parade. CreekRoadwill also be closed 

from Walnut Avenue to QueensDrive. 

COUNCIL MEETINGS 

Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council 

Chambers), 2Baring SquareEast, 

unless specified. 

Meeting agendas areonline at 

ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Wednesday 20 November, Council 

Meeting,1pm (live-streamed) 

Tuesday 26 November, Ashburton Water 

Zone Committee,1pm 

Wednesday 27 November, Council 

Activity Briefing,9.30am (live-streamed) 

Wednesday 27 November, CouncilAudit 

and Risk Meeting,1pm (live-streamed) 

•Any person thathas an interestin 

the proposal greaterthan the interest 

thatthe general public has; and 

•The local authority itself. 

Further submissionsmustbelimited 

to matterseither in support of or in 

opposition to thesubmissionsand 

mustbeinForm 6ofthe Resource 

ManagementAct 1991. 

Asummaryofthese submissionsand 

furthersubmission forms areavailable 

from the ADC website: https://www. 

ashburtondc.govt.nz or canbesenton 

request. 

Further submissionsmay be: 

•Postedto: Planning Team, 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil, P.O. Box 

94, Ashburton 7740 

•Delivered to:Council Offices at 2 

Baring SquareEast, Ashburton 

•Emailed to:info@adc.govt.nz 

Furthersubmissions must be 

received by the Councilnolater than 

5pm, Thursday 21 November, 2024. 

If youmakeafurthersubmission,a 

copy mustbesenttothe person/s who 

made the original Submissionnolater 

than 5working days after acopyis 

provided to Ashburton District Council. 

Following the close of further 

submissions, areportwill be prepared 

on the proposal and ahearing date will 

be setand notified to all submitters 

andfurthersubmitters who wish to be 

heard. 

Ian Hyde 

Group Manager–Complianceand 

Development 

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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NEWS 



Firefighting achancetohelp others 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Ashburton volunteer fireman 

Mark Ellis has received his gold 

star for serving 25 years with the 

fire service. 

It was presentedtothe Rakaia 

School principal at the 

Ashburton Fire Station in front of 

his family including wife Dulce, 

goddaughter and grandchildren, 

peers from the Ashburton 

Volunteer Fire Brigade and Fire 

and Emergency New Zealand. 

Ellis, who has served in the 

rural and urban services, said it 

was a‘‘very humbling and 

moving’’ experience. 

‘‘It was lovely to involvethe 

family, and humbling to receive 

the accolades and the awards 

from the brigade, the region, Fire 

and Emergency New Zealand, 

the Gold Star Association and all 

sorts,’’ he said. 

‘‘I couldn’t have done what I 

have done without my family, and 

my wife, who have been 

supportive,’’ he said, of his 

firefighting and personal 

challenges. 

Among them was coorganising 

afirefighter combat challenge for 

nearly 10 years with Warren 

Maslin, fundraisers for blood 

cancer with the Firefighter Sky 

Tower Challenge six times, 

Movember mental health 60km 

treadmill walk, and donning the 

uniformfor competitions and 

fundraisers in Australia. 

‘‘I think with service comes 

sacrifice, and that’s not easy on 

families, but they acknowledge 

the families as well and that’s 

vitally important. 

‘‘We can’t do it without our 

employers letting us go. 

‘‘Fire and Emergency are 

indebted to the employerswho 

let their people go when the siren 

goes.’’ 

Mark Ellis 

Ellis was grateful to the 

community andhis fellow 

firefighters who hadhelped 

shape him into the man he was 

today. 

‘‘A huge thank you to the 

community, Ashburton and 

Rakaiafire brigades and those 

early days rural brigades. 

‘‘They’ve all added to my 

experience and made me who I 

HONOURED: Left Aoraki Mid South Canterbury district manager 

Rob Hands (left) congratulatesAshburton firefighter Mark Ellis on 

receiving his Gold Star for 25 years service. Below Mark Ellis. 

PHOTOS JOANNE MCCLOY 

am. 

‘‘I’m still at heart ahusband, a 

dad, agrand dad, afriend an 

uncle, all those sort of things. 

‘‘Fire is awonderful part of my 

life because Iget to serve and 

that’s what I’m about, that’s my 

true north,’’ Ellis said. 

Ellis started his firefighting in 

the late 1990s when he tookover 

as principal of Mayfield School. 

He and Dulce were living in 

the village. 

‘‘The siren went off, and my 

wife and Ithought it was World 

War III. We had no idea what it 

was,’’ he said. 

‘‘Then Ilearned that the 

previous principal, Brent Rees 

was afireman, so Iput my name 

down and joined. That was the 

start of my rural service in 1999.’’ 

Ellis remained principal at the 

school, but the couple moved 

back to Ashburton in 2003 and he 

joined the Ashburton rural 

brigade. 

‘‘I had applied to get into 

Ashburton fire but they had a 

waiting list,’’ he said. 

‘‘It took about five years, so in 

between, about 2006, Ijoined the 

Rakaia brigade when Istarted (at 

Rakaia School).’’ 

He was in the Rakaia brigade 

for two years before he got into 


But he has also continued to 

serve for 18 years with the 

Rakaia brigade as well as 


The role of afirefighter had 

❛Fire is awonderful 

part of my life, 

because Iget to 

serve and that’s what 

I’m about. ❜ 

—Mark Ellis 

changed from attending mostly 

property and vegetation fires to 

including car accidents and 

medical events. 

Some of these were 

confronting, Ellis said. 

‘‘I think profoundly, and I 

made mention of it in my speech, 

that we’ve got to become more 

aware of the effect it can have on 

people,’’ he said. 

‘‘We see some things that 

people just don’t see, and do 

things that people just don’t do. 

‘‘You know, CPR on apretty 

normal basis and that can be on 

old people, young people and 

children. Those things sit with 

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District representation 

review finalised 


Local democracyreporter 

Ashburton’s representation review has 

been signed off without anyappeals and 

now the attention turnstoEnvironment 

Canterbury’s (ECan) contentious review. 

The only changes for local body elections 

next year in the Ashburton District are 

some minor boundary changes. 

There is an extension of the Ashburton 

Ward boundary to include the Trevors Rd 

area, andthe Methven Community Board 

boundary has extended to include recent 

developments. The board will also retain 

five members after initially proposing a 

reduction to four. 

The proposal had no appeals or 

objections, so locks in the arrangements for 

the next triennialelection,tobeheld on 

October 11, 2025. 

ECan’s final representation review is 

open to appeals or objectionsuntil 

November 25. 

ECan ended up only makingsome minor 

boundary adjustments to the Christchurch 

City constituencies in its representation 

review, having previously proposed 

mergingthe Ashburton District with the 

South Canterbury councils and leaving 

Selwyn District as astandalone 

constituency. 

The status quo was apreferred outcome 

for the Ashburton District Council, which 

had submitted against beingmoved into the 

South Canterbury constituency. 

Democracy and engagementgroup 

manager ToniDurham said the district 

council will consider if it would make any 

District council group manager democracy 

and engagement Toni Durham. 

appeal or objection at its November 20 

meeting. 

The Selwyn District Council remains 

joined with the Ashburton District for the 

next election cycle, but several ECan 

councillors noted the continued population 

growth of Selwyn will have to be addressed 

in future. 

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Former Longbeach school pupils 

Tabitha White and Milli Pottinger 

were among the podium winners in 

the Canterbury Clash of the Colleges 

competition last week. 

The pair, now at Rangi Ruru Girls’ 

School in Christchurch, were in a 

school team which placed second in 

the senior event at the Ashburton 

A&P Show on Friday. 

Agri Futures general manager 

Daniel O'Regan said the third 

Canterbury Clash was ahuge 

success. He thanked the team at the 

show for providing an exceptional 

venue and an event that was awellrun 

machine. 

‘‘We had students from Oamaru to 

Christchurch participate in the 

activities that tested students' 

knowledge across agriculture and 

horticulture. It was fantastic to haveRangi 

Ruru clean sweep the seniors, especially as 

the school doesn't yet have ag and hort 

classes.’’ 

The schools participating were 

Ashburton College, MountHutt College, 

Beaconsfield Primary, Craighead College, 

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Waimate College, 

Waihi School and Waitaki Boys' and Girls' 

high schools. 

The event was emceed by agriedutainment 

creator Tangaroa Walker 

from Farm 4Life. 

Established by the New Zealand Rural 

Games Trust, the event was afastpaced, 

amazing racestyle competition. 

It offered students handson experience 

for teams of four in various aspects of the 

rural sector all run by experts and 

members of Hinds Young Farmer Club 

with support from students from Ashburton 

College. 

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handpiece setup, wool classing, gumboot 

throwing, sulky racing, resilient 

landscapes, CT scanning, first aid, 

recycling, animal welfare, as well as seeds 

grains and pulses. 

All the modules were supported by the 

support ofprofessionals in their fields. 

Students were treated to afree barbecue 

also thanks to community support. 

‘‘Agri Futures also creates inschool 

modules to support teachersand students 

studyingagriculture and horticulture. 

These modules supplement the existing 

curriculum, providing additional resources 

and handson learning opportunities. And 

we offer scholarships to support the next 

generation as they head into study after 

school. These scholarships are aimed at 

rural students looking to study food and 

fibre postschool and rural sporting 

athletes.’’ 

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NOVEMBER 9 

Rakaia Lions Club Fireworks 6pm 

at Rakaia Domain. Food, music, 

rides. Free entry, donations 

welcome. 

Ruapuna Fireworks fun family 

evening at the Ruapuna Reserve, 

held by the Fire Brigade. Head 

along from 6pm, fireworks will 

start once dark. BYO Chair and 

dress warmly. Donations 

welcome towards the fireworks. 

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Pakeke Lions Club annual Charity 

Market at the Ashburton 

Showgrounds, 9am to 12pm both 

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NOVEMBER 10 

Allenton Netball Club fundraiser 

at Winchmore Gardens, 1023 

Methven Highway, 10am to 3pm. 

Entry $15, under 14 years free. No 

dogs, cash only. Food, 

refreshments and raffles on site. 

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FROM TOPLEFT: Brettand Dominique Ducher went all out to celebrateAll Hallow’sEve;anyone approachingMcKinleyCox wasinfor afrightonthe night; Sophia Cisneros, Tyla, Leander,and Mia Patterson 

ready to go trick-or-treating; Geraldine’sCrispyChickenstaff gotalittle bit carried away but assureusnocustomers were harmed in the process; ShelleyIñón rockingthe zombie look. PHOTOS: Supplied 

Trick or treat, Geraldine? 

LastThursdayagrowingnumberofGeraldine 

residents embraced different ways to celebrate 

Halloween -from anorganised Light Party to 

spontaneous neighbourhood trick-or-treating. 

St Andrew’s Church hosted itsannual Light 

Party onWilson Street from 5pm-7:30pm, 

offering free activities,including bouncy castles, 

sideshows, and treats. The event also opened 

between 2pm-3pmtoofferpreschoolersachance 

to enjoy the activities on their own terms [see 

pictures page 2]. 

Meanwhile, anumberofresidents participated 

in traditional trick-or-treating across town. 

“Halloween is amassive thing inthe States, 

with everyone dressing up forschool andtrickor-treating 

-only the rare house doesn’t have 

candy,” says Rebecca Holland, who moved to 

Geraldinefromthe United States severalyears 

ago. “It’s one of the biggest events of the year 

andloads of fun forkids, so it’s been greatseeing 

Geraldinestartingtoembrace thetradition.” 

“I saw lots ofpeople out trick-or-treating 

this year,and some of thecostumes were amazing,” 

she says. “The houses that got involved went 

all-outwithdecorations,too.Ilove beingable 

to sharethe excitement with my ownkidsnow.” 

Severalhouseholdstransformed theirproperties 

into spookywonderlands,completewithhaunted 

tunnels and games, while others simply 

welcomed trick-or-treaterswithbowls of treats 

-highlightingGeraldine’s growingembrace of 

diversecelebrations. QUYÊN TRẦN

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 07WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI 2024 

E D I T ORIAL 

Is Luna Lovegood supervising this week’s 

edition or hoping for another meal? 

What abusywee town we are: unveiling 

statues, winning awards, celebrating 

Halloween, rhododendrons and pets. 

You’ll find itall, and more, here inthis 

bumper 16-page edition made possible 

by our fabulous advertisers. 

Harcourts Geraldine Festival isjust 

around the corner,asisthe Geraldine.nz 

Christmas Parade. The Timaru Brass 

band arecoming to the FestivalChurch 

Service toplay your favourite hymns - 

that should be ahoot! (See what Idid 

there?) 

The Post Shop is moving across the 

road toHammer Hardware. The Page 

and Post Booksellers will unveil their new 

branding during the festival weekend. 

Please be kind and patient during the 

transition as newroutines settle forboth 

businesses. 

The Geraldine Health Hub will have 

its grand opening just after the festival, 

and phase twoofthe healthcareprecinct 

is underway thanks tothe continued 

dedication of the Geraldine District 

Foundation volunteers and theirgenerous 

sponsors. 

Speaking of sponsors, Geraldine 

Licensing Trust,the primary sponsor for 

the Peel Forest Outdoor Centre’s 

involvement in Year 6transitioning to 

secondary education, was mistakenly 

omitted from the list ofsponsors atthe 

tail end of last week’sarticle. Seeing our 

students gain so muchconfidence thanks 

tothe trust and other sponsors is wonderful. 

Findout moreabout GLTintheir annual 

and financial reports on page 10. 

Just 49 sleeps til Christmas. xox FI 

Esther Mabin, Brigitte andMichael Barker, andCelia Barkerwiththe sculptureofBarker’sofGeraldinefounder Anthony Barker. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson 

Tribute to Anthony Barker unveiled 

AnthonyBarker, Barker’s of Geraldinefounder, 

was honoured recently with acommissioned 

sculptureunveiledbyfamilymembers at Barker’s 

Foodstoreand Eatery.It’satributenot just to 

theperson, buttohis legacy. 

In amonth that sawBarker’sreach 55 years, 

its new factory’s foundations poured, and the 

foodstore andeaterypassits fifthbirthday, the 

depiction ofayoung Anthony Barker mixing 

fruitinalaundrycopperprompts reflection on 

the business’ kaupapa, says Michael Barker, 

Anthony’s sonand former Barker’s chiefexecutive. 

Michael says itisabout inventiveness and 

commitment. Starting with production of 

elderberry wine in laundrycoppers -which did 

12 years’service -attheir Pleasant Valleysheep 

farm,“Anthonyand Gillian [Anthony’s wife and 

Michael’smother] were apioneeringteam. They 

hadanethic of innovation andworking to make 

great products.” And, hesays, “It’s apeoplefirstbusiness.” 

Stilloperating on thefamilyfarmsite, where 

thenew factorywilltreblethe presentfactory’s 

size,Barker’snow createsaspectrum of products 

from syrups to preserves. “It’savillage industry: 

somethingwecan allbeproud of,” says Michael. 

Original Barker’s neguswines,similar to ports, 

were opened at theunveiling to toastthe moment 

andthe Barker’s ethos. 

Artistsin residenceatMetalworksWanaka 

createdthe AnthonyBarkersculpture.It’son 

displayinthe garden behind Barker’sFoodstore 

andEatery, abovethe Rhododendron Dell, or 

Loop 3ofthe GeraldineSculpture Trail. 

JAN FINLAYSON 

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LIGHT PARTY 2024 Last Thursday,400 children 

and their families attended the annual 

St Andrew’s Light Party. 

Organiser Jason Shaw says, “Onthe night 

500 sausages were served, 532 balloon animals 

(or swords) were made, 96 litres of icecream 

devoured, 140 litres of drinkswas consumed 

60 kilograms of hotchips gobbled, numerous 

biscuits decorated, Christmas decorations 

for the upcoming season created, and a 

whole afternoon of fun was enjoyed by 

everyone who came. 

“It was awonderful afternoon to enjoy 

some wholesome family fun,” Jason says. 

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FROM TOP: Visitors from far and wide attended the Rhodenza 2024 conference atWoodbury Hall; rhododendrons in full bloom during avisit to Capricorns, home to Philip and Ros Burdon; Bernie 

and Joy O’Keefe with Tim Saywell, Woodbury Domain Board Chair at atree planting ceremony held at the opening of the conference. AJapanese maple (acer palmatum) Samurai was planted 

to the right of the entrance tothe domain walkway asathank you from the Woodbury Domain Board toBernie O’Keefe for his years ofvoluntary work there. PHOTOS: Supplied 

Rhodenza 2024 blooms with success 

Geraldine’s recent Rhodenza 2024 event has 

drawninternational visitors andgardenenthusiasts 

from across New Zealand. Attendees praised 

thethree-and-a-half-day rhododendron 

conference’s perfect blend of hospitality and 

horticulturalexpertise. 

“The weather was perfect, both leading up 

to and during the event; we couldn’t have 

wished forittobebetter,”says eventorganiser 

JoyO’Keefe, reflectingonthe successful gathering 

that attracted165 registrants. 

The conference, themed “Rhododendron 

Odyssey”, brought together participants from 

diverse locations. “Two were from the USA, 

threefromAustralia.The wholeofNew Zealand 

waswellrepresented with people from thefar 

northofthe NorthIslandtothe farsouth of the 

SouthIsland,” Joysays. 

Woodbury Hall served as theprimary venue, 

providing afitting backdrop for the occasion. 

“Noother venueinNew Zealandwould provide 

such aperfect entrance to arhododendron 

conference;the rhododendronswereablazeof 

colour at theentry doorway,”she says. 

The event featured garden visits and 

presentations, includingtalks by localexperts. 

Joysaysspeakers“deliveredinteresting,helpful 

information inalight-hearted way, keeping 

attendees absorbed.” 

“A brilliantconference, brilliantlyrun,” was 

the feedback received from one participant, 

accordingtoJoy,reflectingthe overallpositive 

response to theevent. 

The seven-person organising committee 

worked with local businesses and groups for 

catering, while moteliers and bus drivers 

contributedtothe event’ssuccess. “Asacommittee, 

we heard nothing but favourable comments,” 

Joysays. “The committeethanksall thosewho 

helped in anyway to make this such asuccessful 

event.” QUYÊN TRẦN 

Neve’s sights set onski racing 

When 13-year-old Geraldine alpine ski racer 

Neve Ball qualifiedfor Snowsports NewZealand’s 

under-16 national youthsquad recently,“It was 

asurprise, but Iwas really happy because it’s 

more doorsthatopentome,”she says. 

Adoorwaypresently beckoningNeveisthe 

chance to ski inchildren’s FIS -International 

Skiand SnowboardFederation-racing in Europe 

andJapan.She’s preparingtograbit, with her 

sights set onslalom, giant slalom, and super- 

Gracing atAndorra’s Borrufa competition in 

Januaryand in Japanamonthlater. 

“It’s anamazing opportunity. Alot of kids 

my agedon’t have that,” Neve says.She relishes 

skiingand doingthe hard yards. “I love anything 

to do with skiing. I’mnot thinkingaboutanything 

when Idoit; I’m just having fun. I’ve always 

lovedskiing. 

“Ski racing is the best because it makes me 

feel free. Iworkreally hard forit, andwhenI’m 

going down the course, it’s all my hard work 

paying off; areally nice reward.” 

Behind heryouth squadmembership is four 

years oftraining with Team Hutt. For the last 

threeofthose,Nevehas spentfourdaysaweek 

at Mt Hutt during the ski season. “Idoextra 

homework to keep up,” shesays. 

With athree-monthgap between New Zealand’s 

skiracingseasonand theAndorra event, she’s 

heading toAustria with her mother, Liz Ball, 

foruptothree weeksoftrainingafter Christmas. 

Neve says,“Iwouldn’thavebeenabletodoany 

of this withoutmyparent’ssupport.” 

Neve’s Alpine SkiRacingNZFacebook page 

willgiveupdates closer to thecompetitions. 

JAN FINLAYSON 

Geraldine’s Neve Ball is in the Snowsports 

New Zealand under-16 national youth squad. 

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IN THE LOOP 

Construction will soon commence on the 

Geraldine Sculpture Trail Boardwalk; 

it won’t be too far away so look out for 

action on the green space by the NPD 

petrol station in the next few weeks. 

Big news! Our inaugural permanent 

sculpture is well underway. The team is 

working with Queenstown artist Trevor 

Askin, who is very close to completing 

his nor’west sculpture. The work consists 

of three stylised trees in the midst of a 

significant nor’west wind, something we 

are all familiar with. The tallest tree is 

4.9 metres tall, the other two trees 

3.8 metres (see scale model of the sculpture 

above). 

We have the funding locked and loaded, 

which is super-exciting. The site is yet to 

be finalised, as is the all-important signoff 

from Timaru District Council for the 

work to be safe to place in a public space. 

I will keep you informed of progress. 

It may feel like a long time before 

sculptures find their place on the trails. 

However, I encourage you to understand 

the complexities of bringing art into a 

public space and the all-important funding. 

Perhaps one way to expedite this is to 

donate to the project. Call me to discuss 

how you can be a part of this project. 

We are committed to bringing a large 

kinetic sculpture, which requires funding; 

we have raised half the amount needed, 

so we will be seeking funds to bring this 

beautiful work to the trail. This piece is 

by Christchurch-based sculptor Andrew 

Drummond; his piece will define the 

quality and drama required. The team 

know it will take a variety of sculptures, 

but to have a hero piece such as this will 

make it a standout for travellers to stop 

and spend time in our town. 

Call me anytime to discuss - you can 

get me on 027 222 7663. And make sure 

to check out our brand new and amazing 

website geraldinesculpture.co.nz which 

has just gone LIVE! All the best. ROSIE 

FROM LEFT: Page andPost Booksellers co-owner Belinda Roberts is “excited aboutthis newchapter”for thestore;HammerHardwareowner DebBoyce 

asksthe communityfor supportduring the transition. PHOTO: Quyên Trần 

Page and Post turns new 

page asPostShop relocates 

Asignificant change is coming to Geraldine’s 

retaillandscape as thetown’sPostOfficeprepares 

to relocate from Page and Post Booksellers to 

HammerHardware, whilethe bookstore plans 

an exciting rebrandinglaunch. 

“The move will allowustofocus entirely on 

what we love most -being your localindependent 

bookstore,”saysPageand Post co-owner Belinda 

Roberts. “We’reexcited aboutthisnew chapter 

inour store’sjourney.” 

ThePostOffice services will be availableat 

HammerHardwarefrom18November. “We’re 

asking that the town please support our team 

so that postal services will continue to be available 

in Geraldine,”saysHammerHardwareowner 

DebBoyce. 

Thebookstore’stransformationonNovember 

15-16 coincides with the upcoming Harcourts 

GeraldineFestival, wheretheywillunveiltheir 

new brand identity. “While our name may be 

changing,our commitmenttobringingthe joy 

of readingtoGeraldine remainsstrongerthan 

ever,” Belindasays. 

To celebrate the relaunch, the bookstore is 

planning special promotions for both in-store 

andonlinecustomers.Belinda says,“We want 

to make this celebration special for our loyal 

customerswho have supported us throughout 

theyears.Thischangegives us theopportunity 

to expand our book collection and create an 

even more inviting spacefor book lover.” 

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Pet day showcases creatures from traditional tothe exotic 

Geraldine Primary School’s inaugural pet day 

brought excitement and furry friends tothe 

school grounds last Friday.Studentsshowcased 

pets ranging from traditional farm animals to 

exotic creatures. 

“I wasn’t sure if Ishouldbring my lamb over, 

butnow I’mpretty excited,”saysNoahFili(8), 

one ofmany students who participated in 

theevent. 

Students arrived between 10 and 10:30am 

to set up, with judging, leading and handling 

beginning at 10:45am. The activities included 

an obstaclecoursefor lambs,dogs, andcalves 

whilejudgesasked theyoung petownersquestions 

abouttheir animals. 

“Mywater dragon Rosieisthe largestdragon 

lizard andavery strong swimmer,”saysCarlos 

Shand(8),demonstrating thediverse rangeof 

pets at theevent. 

The day featured awhole-school picnic at 

noon,withfamiliesjoining thefestivities.The 

Home andSchool Committeeprovidedasausage 

sizzle, whileacoffee cart kept parentsrefreshed. 

The Pet Fancy Dress competition at12:30pm 

was ahighlight ofthe event, followed bythe 

GrandParade. 

The event welcomed all whānau, whether 

they broughtpetsornot,creatinganinclusive 

community atmosphere.Petsondisplay included 

chickens, rabbits, lambs, and dogs, allowing 

students to learn about different animals and 

theircare. QUYÊN TRẦN 

Woodbury teacher recieves dyslexia accreditation 

BridgetPatrick,Woodbury School’s newentrant 

teacher, wasrecentlyaccredited with theAustralian 

Dyslexia Association after ayear ofintensive 

study, andeveryoneatthe school benefits. 

Defying patchy public resourcing forchildren 

with dyslexia, Bridgetonceaweek assessesand 

delivers structured literacy development to 

Woodbury children needingextra support. 

One-to-one, “We find out what’s missing, 

like spelling, handwriting, reading, decoding, 

phonological awareness. My tutoring is needsbased.” 

She’s clear: “It’s anapproach, not a 

programme.Icanuse arange of resourcestosuit 

children’s needsand wherethey’re at.” 

Early intervention iskey, says Bridget, 

also Woodbury School’s SpecialEducation Needs 

Coordinator. “It’saboutthe strategies andskills 

the children need to read, write, and spell 

successfully, and the self-confidence they can 

learn.” Positively, for everybody atthe school, 

“I have noticed that their attitude to learning 

improves.” 

Alongside other local teachers, she’s been 

writingyear-levellearningexpectationsbased 

on therefreshed national curriculum andother 

references.“Theseare used to gain consistency 

across theschool,” shesays. 

Woodbury School Principal Mike deJoux 

says theschool is in an unusualand fortunate 

position.“Usually,the only option forparents 

is costly tuition. We’reoffering that support for 

students whoreally need it.It’sfreefor parents, 

paid for through external grants, and we pay 

some teacheraidetimefor follow-uplessons.” 

Bridget says, “I just love these children; 

Ilove working with them. They’re incredibly 

brave because school’s hard work for them. 

Iaim to make it so they cancontinuetoprogress 

successfully alongsidetheir peers.” 

TheGeraldine Benevolent Trust, theGeraldine 

Lions Club, and the Woodbury School Board 

of Trustees helped fund Bridget’s study with 

the Institute for Multisensory Language 

EducationinAustralia. JAN FINLAYSON 

IN BRIEF 

Geraldine Kindergarten 

celebrates Diwali 

Geraldine Kindergarten children explored 

Indian culture through avibrant Diwali 

celebration last Friday, with families 

contributing traditional dishes and 

participating in the Festival of Lights activities. 

“The children were absolutely fascinated 

by thecolours and traditions of Diwali,”says 

teacher Bella-Jane Hardie. “It’s wonderful 

to see them embracing and learning about 

different cultures.” 

Parents and children gathered for a 

morning teabanquet featuringtraditional 

Indian delicacies while learning about the 

significance of the Festival of Lights. 

“Webelieve it’s crucial for children to 

understand and appreciatedifferent cultural 

celebrations,” says Bella-Jane. “Watching 

their eyes light up as they learned about 

Diwali traditions really shows hownaturally 

children embrace diversity.” 

The celebration included traditional 

activities and demonstrations, bringing the 

Hindu festival to life for the kindergarten 

community. QUYÊN TRẦN PHOTO: Supplied


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One of the Lioness’ heritage panels locatedatGeraldine Cinema. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson 

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Heritage panels dotted around Geraldine are 

thecollectivebrainchildofthe GeraldineLioness 

Lions Club, backed by Geraldine Historical 

Society research, local businesses and other 

sponsorship. 

Bev Gregan, Lioness’ publicity officer and 

historical society committee member, says, 

“People notice them. It’s nice to see people 

readingthemand talkingabout them.” 

Asignificant project, with 13 panels in a 

template created by Geraldine Signs, ithad 

humble beginnings in a 2018 one-off 

commemorative piece. Bev says, “We wanted 

todosomething to celebrate100 yearsofLions 

Clubs inNew Zealand. We put asign by the 

picnic shelter built by the Geraldine Lions; 

it’s about the Waihi River bridges that have 

crossedthe riverthere. 

“We were sothrilled with the finished sign 

andcommentsfrom thepublicabouthow good 

it was; because there were so many heritage 

buildings around thearea, we thoughtit’dbea 

good thingtocarry on.” 

Geraldine Town Hall, which houses the 

cinema,was thenexttargetfor apanel,followed 

by Wilson Street’s McKechnie’s Cottage. The 

Cottage Pantry, operating partly inDoug 

McKechnie’s former home,sponsored thesign 

following aGoGeraldine (now Geraldine.nz) 

initiative to get local businesses behind the 

project. Themostrecentpanel documentsthe 

history of thesouth Geraldine firebelland tower. 

Just onepanel,atŌrari,isoutside Geraldine 

township.Itdocuments Ōrari’srailway history 

andissponsored by theRailHeritageTrust of 

NewZealand.Bev says,“Oursightsare nowon 

outlying areasand smalltowns.We’re open to 

suggestions andopentosponsorship.” 

TheLionesses’ otherheritagepanelsare at 

Susan Badcock Gallery (the old post office), 

the Vicarage, Mundell’s, Todd Park, 5Talbot 

Street (formerly Morrison Bros), Geraldine’s 

historic watersupply, FreshChoiceGeraldine 

(formerly Canterbury Farmers Co-operative 

Association),and GeraldineNPD (the central 

Geraldine fire bell). Tofind out how you can 

help, contact Bev Gregan on 03 693 8473 or 

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Geraldine District Foundation trustees JimmyWallace(chair), Rosie Morten, Wayne O’Donnell, and Juliet Marsden at theproperty purchased forthe 

Geraldine Health Hub’ssecondphase. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson 

Geraldine health precinct’s 

next phase gets underway 

Maintainingthe impetusbehindthe Geraldine 

Health Hub’srecentopening andits forthcoming 

formal ribbon-cutting,the centre’s owner, the 

GeraldineHealthLimited Partnership(GHLP), 

hasboughtadjacentlandfor thenextphase of 

itshealthprecinct. 

GHLP is apartnership between registered 

charitythe GeraldineDistrictFoundation, run 

by volunteer trustees,and theCommunity Trust 

of Midand SouthCanterbury.Ataround3,000 

square metres, the 6Maslin Street property 

presentedachance to enable itswider healthrelateddelivery. 

Zoned light commercial, the property has 

three street frontages and acentury-old villa, 

whichfoundationtrustee WayneO’Donnell says 

will likely be part of theprecinct’sconfiguration. 

Foundation chairJimmy Wallace says,“We’re 

looking forward to working with our partner 

on thehealthhub’s next building phase…Due 

to demand, it’s clear more health-related 

businesses need premises in Geraldine; we’d 

like to see that sort ofprovision here.” Fellow 

foundation trusteeJulietMarsden says,“We’re 

interested in all health-related community 

services that multiple providerscan use.” 

Thehealthhub conceptbegan in 2019 when 

theGeraldine LicensingTrust signed acontract 

to buythe former GeraldineTownand Country 

Club,established theGDF,and then transferred 

the property tothe foundation. Jimmy says, 

“The generosity of thecommunity trustand our 

original seeding partner, the licensing trust, 

enabledthe project.” 

The initial phase ofthe health hub will be 

celebrated on 18Novemberinanofficial launch 

with guests Waitaki Member ofParliament 

Miles Anderson and James Meager, Member 

of Parliament forRangitātā. 

Interested in donating to theGeraldine Health 

Hub’snextstage or providingservicesatthe hub? 

ContactaGeraldineDistrictFoundationtrustee: 

Juliet Marsden 027 568 7086, Rosie Morten 

027436 1644, WayneO’Donnell 027221 1467, 

or Jimmy Wallace 021774 003. JAN FINLAYSON 

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Medals for croquet players 

Geraldine Croquet Club recently hosted some 

of the South Island Masters Games. The event 

went well, with players from Auckland to 

Winton. Theyenjoyedthe lawnsand hospitality, 

and many were eager to explore Geraldine 

and the shops as soon as the games finished. 

The club was delighted to have several 

Geraldine winners. Chris O’Sullivan (left) won 

agold medal, and Leith Geddes (centre) a 

silver in thesingles, both presented by Club 

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www.geraldinefestival.co.nz 

FRI 15–SUN 17 NOV 

ART &PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS 

OTHER EVENTS 

Art AwardS 

&FeStival 

Opening 

Night 

GeraldinePrimarySchool Community Hall 

73 WilsonStreet, Geraldine 

Thursday|7.30pm 

Abig thank youtothe Geraldine Community Arts 

Council formaking this eveningand exhibition 

possible. 

White Elephant Stall 

St Mary’sChurch, 77 Talbot 

St, Geraldine 

Friday|10am -2pm 

Rest Awhile 

St Andrew’sChurchHall, 

Wilson St, Geraldine 

Fri |10am -4pm 

Have abreak, leave your shopping 

and enjoysomething to eatand 

drink 

Art 

Exhibition & 

Floral Art 

Photography 

Exhibition 

GeraldinePrimarySchool CommunityHall 

73 WilsonStreet, Geraldine 

Fri &Sat |10am–4pm 

Sunday |10am–3pm 

Gold coin entry to ArtExhibition 

Openfor viewingthroughout thefestival 

weekend. 

TheGeraldine Floral Art Group is holding their 

annual Ruby DiversMemorial Trophycompetition 

in conjunction with the Art Exhibition at the 

GeraldinePrimarySchool Community Hall. The 

competition designtitle is “Fiesta’’. 

Open forviewingthroughout the festival 

weekend. 

Thankyouto theGeraldine Floral Art Groupfor 

makingthispossible. 

TheLodge Theatre 

TalbotStreet, Geraldine 

Fri &Sat |10am–4pm 

White Elephant 

&Plant Stall 

Geraldine Historical 

Museum 

5Cox St, Geraldine 

Fri &Sat |9am -4pm 

The Little Book Company 

Book Sale 

AcademyBuilding, 

79 Talbot St, Geraldine 


All booksare newand reduced. 

We have booksfor everyone! 

Soul Food Concert 

St Andrew’sChurch, 10 Cox 

St, Geraldine 

Friday|7.30pm 

Alocalvariety concert to raisefunds 

forthe Geraldine Food Bank -Entry 

by donation 

Pop-Up Art Sale 

St Mary’s Church,77Talbot 

St, Geraldine 


Friday 

Street 

Market 

Saturday 

Domain Day 

Abig thank youtothe GeraldinePhotography Club 

for makingthisexhibition possible. 

MARKET DAYS 

Talbot,Wilson and CoxStreet 

Geraldine 

Friday |9am -4pm 

Visit over100 market stalls andfood stalls in the 

streets of Geraldine.Also enjoylivemusic. 

GeraldineDomain&HislopStreet 

Saturday|9am -4pm 

Visit over200 market stalls,20+ food stalls, 

loads of entertainmentfor thekidsand live 

music in the domain. 

THANK YOU TOOUR SPONSORS 

Geraldine Patchwork & 

Craft Group Exhibition 

St John Rooms, 124Talbot 

St,Geraldine (next to fire 

station) 


Gold coin donation 

Geraldine Farmers 

Market 

St Mary’sChurch Carpark, 

77 TalbotSt, Geraldine 

Saturday9am -1pm 

Performance by the GeraldineUke 

Jam 

St Andrew’s Church 

Services 

10 CoxSt, Geraldine 

Sun|9.15am -traditional 

Sun |10.45am - contemporary 

Geraldine Craft Market 

CoxSt, Geraldine 

Fri, Sat&Sun |8.30am-4pm 

Geraldine Festival Car 

Display 

CoxStCarpark 

Saturday|9am -4pm 

Goldcoin donation entryand vintage 

ridesround town 

Geraldine Festival 

Service 

St Mary’s Church,77Talbot 

St, Geraldine 

Sun |10.30am 

Ecumenical service of all your favouritehymns. 

Accompaniedbythe 

Alpine EnergyTimaru Brass Band

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK 

BoundlessBeauty 

Mirroring the spirit of atraditional homestead with its time-honoureddesign 

andmeticulously cultivated garden, this impeccably keptresidenceelegantly 

integrates modern convenience in apicturesque settingjustminutesfromthe 

centre of town.Thismagnificentresidencestandsastestamentto53yearsof 

cherishedownership,offering an unparalleled sense of heritage and grandeur. 

Setonagenerous 1,348sqm (more or less) section with towering oak and copper 

beechtrees guarding itsentrance, the home’s weatherboardexterior and wooden 

joinery,anemblemofenduringcraftsmanship,encapsulate spacious interiors 

andclassical aesthetics alongside thepracticalityofcontemporary design. 

Thelayout unfolds in aseries of superblycurated spaces,including four spacious 

bedrooms repletewith built-inwardrobes,while twowell-appointedbathrooms 

underscore the home’scommitmenttoformand function. 

Threeliving areas offer diverse atmospheres forengagement, including twonear 

theentrance, wherethe romanceofalog and open fireprevail.The open-plan 

arrangementatthe rear is craftedfor social gatherings, offering aseamless 

transition to the charmofthe park-like gardens,making it aprime spot for 

entertaining and unwinding over the summer. 

Notably,the residence is equipped with aducteddiesel heating system and 

aheatpump,ensuring comfortacross all seasons,while aspacious,detached 

double garage adds practicalitytothe property’s myriad of classical charms. 

This property is notmerelyadwellingbut apictureofrefined preservation, 

blendingthe beautyofthe past with the efficienciesofmoderndesign. 

56 Belt Road,Ashburton 

Bedrooms:4 Living Rooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 

Pricebynegotiation 

ContactEmilyorMiketoday formoreinformation 

and forviewingtimes. 

Emily Smith 

027 222 4596 

emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz 

Mike Preston 

027 430 7041 

mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 

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NEW LISTING 

Allenton 148 MethvenHighway 

2 ha 4 1 2 2 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 28 Nov2024 

View Sat 2-2.45pm or by appointment 

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

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

WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008 

Lifestyle andlocation 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Located minutesfrom the Ashburton township, this2.0 hectare (approximately) lifestyle property offers aunique 

blend of comfort, convenience and country styleliving.Renovations to the interior of thehome over thelast four 

yearsensure afresh andmodern feel. The heart of the home features an open-plan kitchen,dining, andliving 

space—perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. With ample natural light and seamless flow,this area is 

designed for both relaxation andsocializing. Allfour bedrooms are located upstairs, each featuringbuilt-in wardrobes 

for amplestorage. The master suite is spacious and includes anewly renovated ensuite, while alarge family bathroom 

providesadditional conveniencefor everyone. The practicality extendswithaninternalaccess double garage anda 

recentlyrenovatedseparate laundry space, making everydaytasks abreeze. 

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FINAL NOTICE 

Allenton 102 Racecourse Road 

10.83 ha 3 3 2 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 20 Nov2024 

201West Street,Ashburton 

View byappointment 

MikePreston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 


Waverley Farm 

Offeredtothe market is thisexceptionalproperty on twofreehold titles withapproximately 1.0hectare including the 

homeand approximately 9.8 hectares of bareland. After nearly 70 yearsofownership, perfectly situated on theedge 

of Ashburton town this property boasts ablend of tranquilcountry living with the convenienceofbeingclosetothe 

town amenities. 

Featuring three generouslysized bedrooms,each equippedwithbuilt-in wardrobesfor ample storage.The living 

areas are thoughtfully designed, including alarge loungewith bifold doors that provideflexible room separation, 

allowingthe separate kitchen,dining, and living areas to be idealfor both everydayliving andentertaining. Comfortis 

apriority with aheat pump, openfire,and gas fire ensuringwarmthand ambiance throughout theyear. 


OPEN HOME 

Hampstead 5Willow Street 

698 sqm 3 1 1 1 

AskingPrice $420,000 

View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 

Emma Phillips 027 4833110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz 


Green WithEnvy 

This charming three-bedroom property,constructedfrom permanent materials, offersthe perfect firsthome or 

investment property.Each bedroom is equippedwithabuilt-in wardrobe,aswell as aseparate laundryroom for 

convenience. Foryear-round comfort, the home is fitted with aheatpump.The spacioussingle garage is astandout 

feature, providingsecure parking andstorage. Sitting on asizeable section, this property offers plenty of outdoor 

appeal,including an outside workshop–idealfor those who love DIYorneed extra space forhobbies. Forthe greenthumbed 

gardener, there's avegetable garden andfruittrees,perfectfor sustainable living. 


Tinwald Tinwald WesterfieldMayfieldRoad 

4,000 sqm 

Price by Negotiation 

View by appointment 

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



Westview subdivision -New beginnings 

Section prices startfrom $295,000! 

Secure the dream now and lock in your slice of Ashburton's mostexciting subdivisionwith 4,000sqm plus sections. 

Situated in Tinwald,Westview sections offer theopportunity to enjoy the benefits of country livingwith town 

amenities andentertainment right on your doorstep.Westview enjoysuninterruptedcountryside and mountain 

vistas. ThisareaofTinwald israpidly progressing, with thenearbysubdivision well-establishedwith theconstruction 

of high-quality homes. Making Westviewyour home promisesanenviable lifestyle encompassing thebestoftown 

andcountry. 



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NEW LISTING 

Ashburton 394 Fords Road, Willowby 

TheFuture of Dairying 

After 43 years of ownership andpioneering development we offer to the market this fully self-contained dairy farm with 

wintering shelter, 54 bail rotary dairy shed, new pivot irrigators and an enviable standard of housing. Being fully selfcontained 

has enabled management to remove risk and keep daytoday control to maximise efficiencies and keep 

downward pressure on farm working expenses whileimprovingmilk production. Last seasons production finished at 

238,538 kgMS, already showingperformance with a15% increase for the current season. Benefits have also been observed 

with improved cow healthand welfare, temperament, conception rates and environmental compliance. 


218.0075 ha 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 5Dec 2024 

201 West Street, Ashburton 


Mike Preston 027 430 7041 

mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 

Rakaia 556 Lauriston Barrhill Road 

235.0638 ha 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri6Dec 2024 



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

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008 

Quality Arable and Infrastructure 

Situated in the renowned Barrhill area of Mid Canterbury, thisapproximately 235 hectare property in two titles, enjoys 

consistent quality soils and irrigation enabling the production of adiverse range of crops, small seeds and vegetables. 

The property also supports capital stock grazing andlamb finishingmainlyinthe winter monthsproviding an extra 

revenue stream. 


FINAL NOTICE 

Ashburton 144 Gartartan Road 

12.63 ha 4 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 13 Nov2024 



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


Peaceful and Productive Lifestyle 

Experience the comfort and practicality, nestledonapproximately 12.6 hectares situated on the outskirts of 

Ashburton, this property offers apeaceful countryside retreat withmodern conveniences and the enjoyment of 

beautiful mountain views. Theheart of the homeisthe open-plan kitchen and additionalconservatory which opens 

out into aprivate courtyard adding ambience to this lovely home. With asizeabledining area, two formal loungesand 

an additional covered courtyardopening out intoawell-establishedgarden,thishomeoffers plentyofspace making 

it ideal for both family gatherings and entertaining. This propertyisfortunate to have an irrigation consent of up to 7.5 

litres per second and combinedwith the productive silt loamsopening numerous opportunities from livestock 

finishing to horticulture. 


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Methven 367 Highbank School Road 

Country lifestyle in Highbank 

Located only five minutes from the Methven towncentre, 367 HighbankSchool Road offers agreat opportunitytolivethe 

quiet country lifestyle with the convenience and excitementofwhat Methven hastooffer only ashort drive away. Situated 

on3.30ha (moreorless)this well cared forLockwood home has provided many yearsoffamilyfun for thecurrent vendors, 

but the time has come to move on. Thekitchen and dining areasofferagreat place for family dinners around thetable, while 

thelarge living area is the perfectplace to host friendswithample space foreveryone. Upstairs is alanding currently used as 

akid’s hideawaybut offers theperfectspace for an office. Italsohas theadded bonus of abalcony providing agreat spotto 

takeinthe mountain views. The four bedroomsare generously proportioned with the masterbedroom complimented by an 

ensuiteand walk in wardrobe,giving an excellent area for mum anddad. 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unlesssold prior) 12pm, Wed 20 Nov 2024 


Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 

simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 


FINAL NOTICE 

Geraldine 124Woodbury Road 

15.1388 ha 5 3 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 14 Nov2024 

201WestStreet,Ashburton 




The Crossing 

Welcome tothis exquisiteproperty that masterfully combines the charmofthe Sinclair Thomson family’s 1908 design 

withcontemporary upgrades. Fully renovated in 2017including wiring,plumbing and coloursteelroof, this home 

offers aunique blendofhistoricalelegance and modern convenience, complemented by an establishedgarden, lush 

nativeplantings and itsveryown spring-fed pond. Inside this beautiful homeyou willfindanopen-plan kitchenwith a 

butler’spantry, breakfast barand double doors openingout onto an extensivedeck where you canenjoymorning 

sun. The livingand dining areafeatures an openfire withinternalslidingdoorsleading to theformallounge,making 

this whole spacetruly the heartofthe home andanentertainer’sparadise ideal forfamily gatherings. 


Mt Somers 27BMount Guy Street 

202 sqm 2 1 1 

Price by Negotiation 


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


Life's abach! 

Nestled just 38 kilometres from Mt.Somers,thischarming two-bedroom, one-bathroom bach is perfectly situated 

between LakeCampand LakeClearwater, adjacent to the expansive Hakatere Conservation Park,which spansover 

60,000 hectares of breathtakinglandscapes.Outdoor enthusiasts will discoverendlessactivities rightattheir 

doorstep, including fishing,sailing, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing, mountain biking, andtramping, all setagainst a 

backdrop of rugged terrain, lush forests, flowing rivers, and pristine lakes. Covering approximately202sqm, the 

property featurescosy heatingfrom awood burner (chippy), providing awarm retreatafter aday of exploration.It 

comesequippedwith asolarpanel system,outdoor shed storage,kayaks, aBBQ,and more,just turn thekey and 

enjoy! Thisbach offers aunique opportunitytoembrace atranquiloutdoorlifestyle. 



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NEW LISTING 

Mt Somers 180 Anama School Road 

2.0234 ha 6 2 2 1 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 13 Nov2024 

3Deans Avenue, Chch 


CraigBlackburn 027 489 7225 craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz 

KaylaDynes 027 697 0915kayla.dynes@bayleys.co.nz 



Discover the historic AnamaSchool retreat 

Step into apiece of history withthe Anama School retreat, which served as acountry school from1902 to 1988. This 

unique property features the renovated school, the original headmaster's house, and school swimmingpool. The 

property includes atennis court, spacious grass areas, beautiful gardens with mature plantings and anumber of areas 

for friendsand family to gather while you entertain, including an outdoor sheltered gazebo area. This property is 

perfect for two families or, as currently run, aholiday accommodation business, offering ample opportunitiesfor 

growth. 


Mayfield 4Murdoch Place 

862 sqm 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 14 Nov2024 


KaylaDynes 027 697 0915kayla.dynes@bayleys.co.nz 


Residential section, rural views 

Discover the perfect canvas foryour dream homeonthisgenerous 862sqm(more or less) section, ideally situated 

within the charming Mayfield township. Enjoy stunning rural views and aserene lifestyle, allwhile being conveniently 

close to local amenities. Imagine waking up each day with the majestic MidCanterbury Foothills as your backdrop. 

Mayfield offers the essentials: awelcoming tavern, alocalprimary school, agolf coursefor leisure, and apetrolstation 

for your convenience. Just 33kms away, Ashburton provides avibrant hub of supermarkets,shops, cafes, and 

restaurants to cater to all your needs. This section is an idealretreatfor retiring farmers looking to downsize or for 

those seeking aholiday home with easy access from Christchurch. MidCanterbury is aparadise for outdoor 

enthusiasts, offering activities like skiing andmountainbiking at Mt Hutt. 



Methven 29 Barkers Road 

8,506 sqm 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 19 Nov2024 


Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz 


Exceptional development opportunity 

Presenting an exceptional opportunity to secure 8,506sqm(subject to finalsurvey) of residentialbareland, perfectly 

positioned foryour next project. Located on Barkers Roadwithadditionalaccess via Lochhead Crescent, this prime 

parcel offersthe flexibilityand scale that developers dreamof. Zoned ResidentialC,the propertyallows for 

subdivision down to 360sqm sections (subject to council approval),making it aversatile canvasfor various 

development possibilities. With itsexpansive street frontage and dualaccess, the siteprovides notonlyconvenience 

but also the potential for well-designed urban planning. As Methven continues to grow in popularity, large parcels of 

land is becoming increasinglyscarce. This is your chance to secure asignificant slice of prime real estateinasoughtafter 

location –perfect for developers or investors. 



OPEN HOME 

Methven 1Allen Street 

648 sqm 4 1 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 14 Nov2024 

View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 

LivGorman 027 856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz 


Urgent sale required! 

Achange in circumstances creates arare opportunity to own thisdelightful permanent material family home, ideally 

located in the heart of central Methven. This well-established propertyboasts agenerous 648sqm (moreorless) 

section, showcasing breathtaking mountain views and offering plenty of space to meet your family'sneeds while 

ensuring acomfortable and enjoyable lifestyle. The homehas undergone extensive upgrades, enhancing its overall 

appeal and functionality. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this propertyisdesigned to offerboth comfort 

and convenience forfamilies,holidaymakers, or savvy investors. It stands out as aremarkablerental opportunity, 

ideal for those looking to capitalise on Methven's thriving tourism market.Don'tmiss your chance to seize this 

incredible property in the vibrant centre of Methven village. 



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» 1Gleniffer Place, Methven 

» 37 Westward Way, Methven 

3 1 

2 2 

FEE ENSOR 

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Priced: $795,000 

Reference: 

Open Home: 

RX4254921 

Sat 9Nov 

11:00-11:30am 

This newly built house offers acontemporary lifestyle with stunning mountain 

views. The open-plan living area flows seamlessly onto aspacious deck, 

perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the tranquility. 

With its freehold tenure and desirable location, this property is arare find. 

Don’t miss your chance toembrace the Methven lifestyle—reach out today and 

make this house your home! 

» 10C Burbank Place, Methven 

3 1.5 3 2 

FEEENSOR 

ANDCOREALTY 24 LTDLICENSED REAA 2008 

Sale ByNegotiation 

Reference: RX4129841 


3 2 2.5 3 

FEEENSOR 


UNDER OFFER 

Deadline Sale Closes 25 November 

Reference: 

RX4320493 


» 17 Spaxton Street, Methven 

» 124 Ashburton Gorge Road, Mt Somers 

3 1 1.5 2 

FEEENSOR 

ANDCOREALTY 24 LTDLICENSED REAA2008 




3 1 

2 2 

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Priced: $570,000 

NEW LISTING 



» 15 Main Street, Methven 

» 44 Memorial Crescent, Methven 

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Consultant M 0274 727 535 

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Principal 

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Management Team 

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Management Team 

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Finance/Admin 

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208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON 

NEW LISTING /OPEN HOME 


Family Home withModern Touches &Spacious Outdoor Living! 

Pocket of Perfect! 

1Robert Street, HINDS 

This beautifully renovated home sitting on a 

2022m2 section is perfect for families and 

entertainers alike. Featuring an open plan 

kitchen and living area, flooded with natural 

light, creating awarm and inviting atmosphere 

for gatherings and everyday life. Bifold doors off 

the dining room open to apatio, ideal for 

entertaining or enjoying the day in peace and 

quiet. Aseparate self-contained hobby room 

offers flexibility for the larger family, guests, 


home office or even as arental with income 

potential. Afully fenced yard ensures that 

children and pets can play freely and safely in 

the beautiful gardens that surround the 

property. Contact us now for more details! 

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WebID HU4341756 

Closing 4pm, 28 November (unless sold prior) 

View: Saturday, 12.15pm-12.45pm 

73 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON 

If you require afabulous home with fantastic 

four car garaging then look no further! 

Located on the sought-after Racecourse Road, 

this lovely 847m2 property is sure to be 

admired. Located off the road you can enjoy the 

peace while you admire the beautiful garden. 

The kitchen is gorgeous with all the mod cons 

and complements the beautiful renovated 

bathroom perfectly. Keeping the indoor climate 

perfect is the modern heat pump and log fire. 

OPEN HOME 

The decor is neutral throughout and there is 

ample storage and aseparate laundry adding to 

convenience. The space and surroundings will 

impress and combined with the huge garage 

space this property will gotothe top of your list. 

Call today to view. 

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OffersOver $630,000 WebID AUW4339683 

View: Saturday, 10.45am-11.15am 

Cosy Two Bedroom Townhouse 

Potential Plus! 

Flat1,61Beach Road, HAMPSTEAD 

This lovely brick townhouse offers ablend of 

comfort and convenience. Open plan living 

combining living, dining and kitchen areas for 

flexibility. Two bedrooms both with built-in 

wardrobes. Modern comforts, predominantly 

double glazed windows, ensuring aquiet and 

cosy atmosphere. Heat pump and HRV system 

for year-round comfort. Step through the sliding 

door off the lounge to acourtyard, which also 

doubles as acarport capturing the sun. 

Proximity to alocal shopping centre and within 

walking distance to town amenities. Ideal for 

everyone, whether you’re afirst home buyer, 

downsizer or investor, this property caters to all 

lifestyles. Schedule aviewing today! 

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OffersOver $335,000 WebID AUE4198081 

View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am 

112 ElizabethStreet, ALLENTON 

This three bedroom home on a708m2 section 

and inthe favoured Allenton area will meet all 

your needs. Open plan living, gas hot water and 

hob, an HRV system and amodern heat pump 

add to the list of property positives. At the rear 

of the property asun drenched back deck is the 

perfect place to bask enjoying your morning 

coffee. With all amenities within walking 

distance and just down the road from adoctors 

surgery and pharmacy, this family sized property 

will fit the bill perfectly. Keep the kids happy 

and the dog with the sunny, spacious and 

fenced back yard. There is room here for the 

vegetable plot as well. Call today to view! 

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View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am 

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Affordable Living in Central Ashburton 

Grab Your First Home Oppotunity! 

Looking for aFamily! 

6Wills Street, ASHBURTON 

Welcome tothis superbly positioned property, 

offering the perfect blend of convenience and 

location. Nestled just minutes from town, this 

home ensures you’re always close to anumber 

of local amenities, within walking distance to 

shops, cafes, schooling, the Domain and the 

Ashburton Hospital, everything you need is at 

your doorstep. The low maintenance section 

makes life easy, ideal for busy professionals or 

families. 

Asunny, private deck creates the perfect 

outdoor space to entertain friends or enjoy a 

BBQ. Whether you’re afirst-time buyer or 

seeking asmart addition to your investment 

portfolio, this property offers great potential. Its 

desirable location and practical features make it 

astandout option. 

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Offers Over $430,000 WebID AUW4316617 

View: Sunday, 12.15pm-12.45pm 

11 Graham Street, TINWALD 

With aclose proximity to several local amenities, 

easy care gardens, positioned well for the sun 

and anupdated bathroom this 460m2 property 

offers agreat opportunity for aninvestor or a 

first-time buyer to get on the property ladder. 

Three good sized bedrooms, open plan kitchen 

and dining area. Conservatory and outdoor BBQ 

area, make this property yours today! 

Offers Over $475,000 WebID AUT4279086 

View: Sunday, 1.45pm-2.15pm 

55 Farm Road, ALLENTON 

This three bedroom home on a1053m2 section 

is perfect for those seeking durability and alow 

maintenance property. Ample space for parking 

and asecure area for the caravan/camper or 

boat. Anupdated modern kitchen with open 

plan living with heat pump and log burner is 

ideal for everyday living. Agreat location with 

separate laundry and partial double glazing. 


View: Sunday, 1pm-1.30pm 

OPEN HOME 

LOTS 1, 4, 5, 9, 20, 22, 24 -SOLD 

Spacious, Stylish and Ready forYou! 

When Location &ComfortMatters 

Ultimate Development Opportunity 

Premium Site For Premium Build 

24 James Street, ALLENTON 

Feel at home in this lovely three bedroom 

house, perfect for afamily, those wanting abit 

more space or investors. Modernised kitchen 

and bathroom, freshly painted inside and out. 

Ample space for vehicles with the double 

garage as well as on-site parking. Enjoy 

summer onthe deck, entertaining family and 

friends or relaxing in peace. Call now to view! 

Offers Over $520,000 WebID AUW4270479 

View: Saturday, 1.45pm-2.15pm 

117A Cameron Street, ASHBURTON 

Afantastic three bedroom property inan 

enviable location in Central Ashburton, close to 

anumber of local amenities and walking 

distance totown. Private and secure, that could 

be used as alock and leave option. Solid 

construction, with gas heating, double glazing, 

sheltered outdoor entertaining area, viewing is 

highly recommended. 

By Negotiation 

WebID AUW4275293 

89 CameronStreet, ASHBURTON 

Offering the perfect spot for building your 

dream home in ahighly sought-after location 

with the peace and privacy of asecluded lot 

and also conveniently close to all the essentials. 

Residential Azoned land and spacious size of 

615m2 within the inner west side of Ashburton, 

this kind of development potential is in good 

demand, Investing in this land means,you’re 

making asmart investment. 

Deadline Sale 

WebIDAUW4331174 

Closing 4pm, 21 November (unless sold prior) 

Carlisle Estate,TINWALD 

This development has quality landscaped 

features including stunning stone entry walls. A 

spacious cul-de-sac flanked byspecimen trees 

and plantings create abeautiful environment 

for the finest of homes. Subdivision completion 

and titles due soon. 

Sections from 537m2 upto710m2 (subject to 

final survey). Lots 1,4,5,9,20, 22, 24-SOLD 

From S243,000 

WebID AUT3299840 

ClarkMcLeod 

027 432 2194 

Mark Lemon 

027 339 6665 

SusieMcLeod 

021 668 783 

Dale Thomas 

027 321 6394 

AngelaSmith 

021 225 5226 

LauraGeorge 

022 063 9744 

Jess Cunliffe 

027 408 2241 

CathyCorah 

03 308 0027 

CM Wong 

03 308 0027 

AnitaTwamley 

027 205 6213 

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Allenton 61 Lane Street 

Hinds 56 David Street 

Ashburton 87 Racecourse Road 

Hampstead 50 Aitken Street 

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Neat as apin 

Offersover $630,000. Welcome to your dream home. Nestled ina 

peaceful neighborhood, this stunning three bedroom property combines 

comfort andfunctionality. The entry leadsinto an invitinglounge with 

exposed beams and feature brick wall withalog burnerand heat transfer 

system. Adjacent is aspacious family/dining areaand opens toamodern 

kitchen with rimu ceiling. 

Hindsgem 

Introducing thischarming 4-bedroom home located in Hinds, justashort 

10-minute drive from Ashburton.Boasting aspacious kitchen withample 

cupboardspaceand aseparatelivingarea that is heated by afloor heat 

pump,thisproperty offers both comfort and convenience forresidents. 

Ideal for first-timehomebuyers or investors, this home is currently rented 

outat$450aweek. 

Luxury,comfortand convenience 

Style and luxuryawaitsyou at 87 RacecourseRoad. This primelocation 

boasts amodern, architecturallydesigned home, nestled in aprivate 

landscaped garden. At theheart of thehome, you'll find aspacious openplan 

kitchen,withmodern appliances, dining, and living area whichleads 

to aprivate outdoor space, ideal for entertainingfamily andfriends or 

enjoying arelaxing afternoon. 

Always apopular option 

Locatedhandily to town with theadvantage of threebedrooms, good 

garagingand alivingarea thatisset nicely to benefitfromthe sunthis 

style ofhome is always popular. Privateeasycaresection, wellfencedand 

easy to maintain.Doubleglazing arealplushere.Handy to town butalso 

close to thedomain/schools. Viewing here is recommended. 

Deadline Sale closes4.00pm Thu 7Nov 2024 

View Sat 9Nov 9.30 -10.00am 

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DeadlineSale closes 3.00pm Wed 13 Nov 

2024 



ForSale Buyers $980,000+ 

View Sat 9Nov 10.00-10.30am 


Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Thu21Nov 2024 



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Tinwald 48 Jordan Avenue 

Rakaia 20A Rolleston Street 

Ashburton 290A Moore Street 

Ashburton 21 HavelockStreet 

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Make it yours 

This beautifully updated residence combines modern comforts with 

practical living spaces, ideal for families or those looking for extraroom. 

Stepinside through double doors into aspacious, open-plan kitchen, 

dining, and living area. The kitchen features agas hob, wall oven, 

rangehood, and dishwasher,all complemented by abay window with 

views of the park across the road. 

Cottagewithpotential 

Availablenow at 20A RollestonStreet, this practicalcottage offers the 

essentialsfor comfortable livingwithscope for your personal touch.Set in 

aquiet street, thishome features an open-plan kitchen anddiningarea 

with heat pump,plus aseparate lounge withlog-burner providinggood 

heatingoptions.Featuringtwo good sized doublebedrooms. 

More than just atownhouse 

Almost completed and close to town. Space abounds in this three 

bedroom largetownhouse. Thebedroomsare generous in size with the 

master having awalkinrobe andensuite. Accesstoaprivate deck area. A 

separate toilet andbathroom withbath,showerand vanity. Thelaundry is 

awalkthru to aspacious double garage. Two heatpumpsensureyear 

round comfort. 

Ararefind 

Welcome to 21HavelockStreet, astunning architecturally designed 

townhouse,where modern elegance meets ultimate convenience. Situated 

in aprime location, this residence is just ashort strollfromtown andthe 

EA NetworksComplex and alsoclose to town, making it perfectfor those 

who appreciateeasy access to amenities and activities. 

For Sale Buyers $685,000+ 



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Tinwald 37A Grove Street 

Hampstead 68 Eton Street 

Allenton 113 Creek Road 

Allenton 3RussellAvenue 

Open Home 

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We have found it for you 

Near new three bedroom residence on privaterear section in Tinwald. 

Bathroom and ensuite plus thoughout indoor/outdoor orientationto 

maximise afternoon sunshine,compliment the large garaging and loft 

storage. Ideal for pets with great fencing and garden areas including 

seperate garden shed. Youcan move in as soon as you like.Enquire now. 

Charming cottage 

68 Eton streetoffers three spacious bedrooms,livingroom with logburner 

and heat pump for year-round comfort.Under-floorheating in kitchen, 

dining room, bathroom, toiletand laundry areas. Bathroomwith shower 

overbathand separate toilet.Single garage forsecure parking, garden 

shed, wood shedand aneatlevel fencedgarden withfruit trees and a 

veggie garden. 

Great investment opportunity 

Ifyou arelooking for afirst home, are downsizingorwanting an 

investment,havealook here. This property could easilybenefitand shine 

from someoneadding their own touch.Eithertwo bedrooms andtwo 

livingspaces or oneliving andthreebedrooms,you choose. Thekitchen 

andbathroom have been modernised. Theeasycare sectionhas aprivate 

deck at therear. 

Ready to move in,enjoy or invest 

Welcome to yournew beginning,orperhaps your next smart investment! 

This three-bedroom home is theideal opportunityfor first-home buyers 

and investors alike. Enjoy theconvenience of an open-plan kitchenand 

dining area with street views. Step into acozy, light-filled lounge with a 

heat pump, ensuring comfort allyearround. 




ForSale Buyers$410,000+ 



ForSale $389,000 






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Lake Hood 14 Trent Place 

Tinwald 5Roxburgh Place 

Ashburton 213 Walnut Avenue 

Allenton 10B CharlesStreet 

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Best of both worlds at Lake Hood 

Nestled along the tranquil canals of Lake Hood, this stunning, fully 

refurbished home offers aperfect blend of modern comfort and serene 

lakeside living. Boasting brand-new carpets, fresh paint and astate-of-theartkitchen 

featuring granite bench, top-tier appliancesand abutler's 

pantry, this property is designed for easyliving and entertaining. 

Sustainability is the key 

This modern four bedroom home is sited onalarger rear sectionwith 

amplespacefor acampervan.Step inside to discoverthe openplan 

internalkitchen with dining andfamily room and this space opens directly 

ontoaconcretepatio, ideal for evening entertainment. Forquiettimes 

retreat to the separatelounge. Heating aboundswithundertile heating, 

three heatpumps andaheat transfer. 

Move in before Christmas 

Permanent materialhome,ideal for first home or investment.Two double 

bedrooms and onesingle, splitliving withspacious lounge and heat pump, 

gully kitchen withgood storage andcentral diningarea withbuiltin 

character features. Centralbathroom withseparate toilet andlaundry 

facilities. Fully fencedproperty withshared driveway andcarport to rearof 

propertywithdoublegateaccess. 

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 $1,050,000+ 

View Sat9Nov 11.00 -11.30am 


Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Thu21Nov 2024 

View Sat9Nov 11.00 -11.30am 








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Ashburton 21 MonaSquare 

Ashburton 1/287 Wills Street 

Allenton 16 Mason Place 

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Your own sanctuary so close to town 

Price reduction- Now offers invited over $639,000 

My vendor has plans in place andiskeen to sell. She would takeher home 

with her if she could, however the next lucky people willbenefit and enjoy 

this special home. Welcome to your own slice of heaven, with exceptional 

views to enjoy, located opposite Mona Square you can enjoy theviews of 

the park and mountains through the changing seasons. 

Welcome to effortless living 

Step into this delightful two-bedroom unit -the front one of four -nestled 

in apeaceful, garden-framed setting that brings colour andcharm to your 

doorstep. Enjoy your own private sitting area, perfect for morning coffee 

or relaxing afternoons. Inside, an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area 

is filled with natural light and warmth. 



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Tinwald 119A George Street 

Open Home 

Tinwald 3Lockburn Lane 

Open Home 

Discover effortless living 

Welcome to your new easy-care retreat, tucked away on aprivate rear 

section. Step inside and feel at home in the bright and airy open-plan 

kitchen, dining, and living area.Large ranchslider leadsout to aspacious, 

private deck, this space is perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet 

moments in the sun. Designed forcomfort, this modern home is double 

glazed and equipped with aheatpump. 




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Move in andenjoy 

Step into modern living with this stunning new build, currentlyunder 

construction in the popular Ashbury Grove subdivision. Designed with 

contemporary elegance and functionality in mind, this homefeatures an 

open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that effortlesslyblends indoor 

and outdoor spaces, capturing abundant natural sunlight. 



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Exquisite home with elegant design 

Step into this beautifully renovated character home with aspacious 

entranceway and crisp, white painted wooden joinery throughout. 

The open plan kitchen, dining and living area showcases aDougal 

Anderson designed kitchen, complete with adouble oven, integrated 

fridge, dishwasher, inductioncooktop, and astriking stone-topped 

island. Timber flooring flows throughout, and French doorsopen from 

boththe kitchen and living room onto new deck areas, perfect for 

entertaining. Hidden behind adiscreet door in the kitchen,you'll find 

acosy media room, offering aprivate space to relax and unwind. The 

separate formal lounge with afeature fireplace adds atouchof 

sophistication. 

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November,2024 at 2.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 



Karen McRae 

M 027 436 4146 

Chertsey 74 Maldon Street 

Ashburton 3/114 Walker Street 

Allenton 46 CharlesworthDrive 

Ashburton 13 Mona Square 

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Escape the hustle and bustle 

Spacious 1943sqm section, featuring fourbedrooms, adjoining kitchen 

dining area, largeseparate lounge opening to spacious enclosedpatio. 

Amazing storage, master bedroom with walk-in robe, two heatpumps, 

bathroom/laundry facilities and second toilet for familyliving. Generous 

garage, storage sheds, this home offers endless surprises. 

Charming townhouse in prime location! 

This home is ideally situated in acentral location just moments from the 

hospital and the scenic Domainand just afew blocks from town. Enjoy an 

open-plan layout with plenty of natural light, perfect for relaxing or 

entertaining, two generously sized bedrooms designed for restful nights 

and peaceful mornings in aquiet rear site. 

Charming Allenton home 

Nestled in the sought-after Allenton area, this beautifully presented home 

offers spacious living with modern comforts. The large open-plan kitchen, 

dining, and living area is perfect for family gatherings, featuring stunning 

cathedral ceilings that add asense of space and light. The kitchen boasts 

awalk-in pantry, ideal for storage, and convenient access to asunny patio. 

13 Mona Square 

Discover this stunning new Mona Whey apartment located in theheart of 

Ashburton. Designed by Chilton&Mayne and builtbyrenownedlocal 

builder Craig Ingold, this luxurious two-bedroom, 128sqmapartment is 

tailored to various lifestyle preferences. The inviting entranceway leads to 

astylish open plan kitchen complete with upmarket appliances allwith 

sweeping views over Mona Square. 

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Netherby 16 Geoff Geering Drive 

Allenton 3Smyths Road 

LakeHood 14 Village Green Drive 

Huntingdon 4West Bay Place 

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Spacious and private 

Welcome to this beautifully modernized home, where spacious living 

meetscontemporary style. Enjoy the large, light-filled lounge with 

peaceful street views and easy patio access through aranch slider perfect 

forrelaxing or entertaining. Double doors provide privacywhen needed. 

The bright open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area offer seamlessindooroutdoor 

flow. 

Tranquilterraced lifestyle 

Double glazed, 1960's three bedroom home on 2.83ha, so closetotown! 

Offering open plan living, spacious kitchen flowing to living areas with log 

fire and heat pump.Large covered deck with luscious west facing views, 

leading to detached hobby roomwith bathroom facilities. Separate yard 

entrance, two large sheds, cattle yards,permanent fencingwell subdivided 

into four main paddocks. 

SimplyStunning 

Discover your dream home with this brand new executive styleproperty, 

nestled in the peaceful Village Green subdivision. This 280sqm home 

offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and modern living,with 

breathtaking views of either the mountains or Lake Hood from every living 

area. The heart of this exceptionallysunny home is the spacious open-plan 

kitchen, dining, and living area. 

Lake Hood Cul-de-Sac 

Nestled in aquiet cul-de-sac, this fantastic four-bedroomhome at Lake 

Hood is perfect forfamily living or as aholiday retreat. Theopen-plan 

kitchen, dining, and living areaopens to asunny deckand secure private 

yard, with heating from alog burner and heat pump. The kitchen boasts a 

walk-in pantry and plenty of storage. 






Web pb.co.nz/AL165356 

For Sale $1,350,000 




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Tinwald 83B Tarbottons Road 

Allenton 29 HanrahanStreet 

Tinwald 3CawtonGrove 

LakeHood 2Ludlow Drive 

Your private retreat 

Nestled down aprivate driveway, this two-year-old gemoffersapeaceful 

setting with rural outlook. The light and sunny open plankitchen,dining, 

and living area is designed for modern living. It's awelcoming spaceto 

unwind and relax. The kitchen boastsasleekdesign andfeaturesanopen 

pantry with shelving, perfect for the home chefwho loves both style and 

functionality. 

Comfort andelegance 

Welcome to thisexquisite homewithapicturesque stream boundary and 

stunning street views.Asyou step throughthe grandentryway, you'll be 

greeted by highceilings andbeautifullytiled floors, settingthe tone for 

the elegance thatflows throughoutthe property. To your right,aspacious 

office withcustom joinery and alarge windowoverlooking the manicured 

front yard. 

Modern comfort meetselegance 

This stunningtwo-year-old home features modern luxury 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 twoadditionaldouble 

bedrooms provide plenty ofspace. 

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, enjoybreathtakingmountainand 

canal views from the living room andmodern kitchen. Themastersuite 

offers awalk-in robe, ensuite, andpowder room. 


View By appointment 


Deadline Sale 






For Sale $1,250,000 



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LakeHood 3Torbay Avenue 

Hampstead 32 Bird Street 

Ashburton 33 Farmstead Lane 

Ashburton 78 Grey Street 

Lake Hood beauty 

Experience the ultimate family lifestyle at this stunningfive-bedroom 

home, perfectly positioned at Lake Hood with canal views. Step inside and 

discover the heart of the home: aspacious, open-plan kitchen, dining, and 

living area. With three sets of doors opening to aprivateentertaining 

space, you'll love how seamlessly indoor and outdoor livingblend 

together. 

Brightfuture here 

Looking for your first step onto thepropertyladder? This spacious fourbedroomhome, 

conveniently locatednearHampstead School,isthe 

perfectchoice for first-home buyers andfamiliesalike.Designedto 

capture the sun and natural lightthroughout theday,this home offersa 

brightand airy atmosphere. Itsspacious layout seamlesslyconnects living 

spaces. 

8.62 ha -AnEnglishrose 

Welcome to Riversdale Homestead,where timeless elegancemeets 

modern charm.This stunninghome wasbuilt in the 1880's and is listed 

underthe NewZealand Historic Places Trust as aCategory 2site. It has 

been renovatedtoanexceptionally high standard while keepingits 

original character intact. 

Impeccablyrestored and ready to impress 

Meticulously restored1914 villaseamlessly blendstimeless charmwith 

modern comfort. This home offers threespaciousdouble bedrooms with 

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

separate lounge alsoaccesses the terrace,perfect for entertaining. The 

tiled bathroom featuresabath, shower, andvanity. 

For Sale Buyers $1,175,000+ 






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Ashburton Stage 3and 4, Strowan Fields 

Rakaia West Town Belt 

Allenton 23 Golf LinksDrive 

Ashburton 16 AshburyDrive 

Strowan Fields on Trevors Road-Titles issued 

Whetheryou're starting out or slowing down, growing your portfolio or 

expanding your family, Strowan Fields is the ideal place to take thenext 

step on your property journey. Strowan Fields is ashort walktotown and 

close proximity to the nearby primary schools -the kids can bike or walk to 

school. Titles are available in Stages 3and 4now with approximately15 

sections available. 

Jewelinthe crown 

Discover your dreamlocation atthe newsubdivision in Rakaia, where 18 

generouslysizedsections await,ranging from spacious 361sqm to 

497sqm. Designed with sensible covenants to safeguardyour investment, 

thesesections offer diverse opportunities for building your ideal home. 

Situated adjacent to the picturesque RakaiaDomainand accessed 

throughthe serene, tree-lined West Town Belt. 

'Brandon Green' -title available 

-Executivebarelandlifestylesectionbordering the golf course 

-1.2 ha 

-Stunning mountain views and very close to townonthe favoured northwest 

side 

-Zoned Residential Dwithtitle issued 

-Buildyourdream home and haveplentyofroom for children and pets 

-Anexclusive opportunity to build beside theAshburton golf course 

Newbuild opportunity 

Discover yourperfect homesite at 16 Ashbury Drive! This generous 815m2 

sectioninabrand-new subdivision offers aprime location and ablank 

canvasfor yourdream home.Withall servicesatthe boundary,you're 

ready to start building the moment you takeownership.This expansive lot 

provides ample space for yourideal home design, outdoor living areas, 

and landscaping vision. 



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For Sale $425,000 


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For Sale $240,000 



Property BrokersAshburton 

Residential/Lifestyle &Rural Sales Consultants 

HamishNiles 

027 435 6265 

Kirsty Clay 

027 308 7557 

Paddy Strange 

027 491 5259 

Karen McRae 

0274364146 

Mel Perriton 

022 1750780 

Leah Harrison 

027 737 2489 

CliveBrandsma 

027 250 9851 

CharlotteEvans 

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Robert Harnett 

027 432 3562 

Murray Young 

027 434 0942 

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027 434 2545 

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027 4474382 

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Mayfield 1192 Hackthorne Road 

Woodbury 288 Four Peaks Road 

Lease 

For Lease- Large grain storage and drying 

This large grain and drying facility is located at Lismore which is approx. 20 minuteswest 

of Ashburton and 10 minutes east of Mayfield. The facilitiesinclude: Large seven bay grain 

storage (approx. 1500 tonnes), Two baysutilised for grain drying, separate office, wash 

rooms,workshopand general storage, commercial weigh bridge. This unit is available for 

lease. Forfurther information please give me acall. 



Web pb.co.nz/AR193941 

Large scaleproven dairy 

Locatedinwhat is one of Canterbury's hidden foothills location this impressive dryland 

dairy farm must be seen to believe. The contour of thefarm is flat but hasthe feel of the 

foothills with native bush andrunning streams. The farm hasexcellent facilities from a60 

bail rotary dairy shed (approx. 17 years old), ACR, Protrack andinshedfeedingsystems. A 

550 cow feed pad used for all silage feeding. Alflex collars with five year contract in its 

second year. Milking this season 1110 cows and expecting510,000 kgs/ms off 389ha. 

Four tidy homesand an excellent range of calf sheds, implement sheds, large two bay 

silage bunker. 

3 

For Sale $14,500,000 



Ashburton 232 Elgin Road 

Ashburton 361 Hinds Highway 

15.38 ha -Conway Park -Elgin 

Located in the favoured Elgin district aclose 6km drive from central Ashburton this is an all 

roundlifestyle/small farm propertyoffering quintessential land andlifestyle living. The 

property features the large family 525 m2 six bedroom homestead with awide range of 

sheds, improvements and infrastructure. The home andchattels have been plannedtoa 

high specification and present several options fordependent family, additional incomeeg 

farm stays.Quality soil together with irrigationand location in tandem with the 

infrastructure present several land use options to purchasers. 

6 3 2 4 

For Sale From $2,300,000 +GST (if 

any) 



20 ha -Unique business &lifestyle 

We are privileged to presentthis well presented 20 ha property combining auniqueand 

quality range of improvementsand businessinfrastructurefor owners to live, work and 

play. Starting with established access onto and off State Highway 1the site is perfect for 

marketing and promotion of your business. Rural BZoning allows for awide range of rural, 

agricultural, contracting andbusinessactivities. 

ABilly Thomas designed three bedroom plus sunroom familyhomethat hasbeen 

modernised to ahigh specification surrounded by an English style landscapedgarden 

sanctuary. 

4 1 2 2 

For Sale By Negotiation +GST (if any) 



Fairlie 757 Albury Fairlie Road 

Ashburton 1980 EalingMontalto Road 

Dairy support- 348ha 

This impressive dairy support farm is located on StateHighway 8approximately 6kms 

south of Fairlie in South Canterbury. The property has been verywell developed and 

farmed over the tenure of the present owners thefarmhas approx. 81 paddocks,extensive 

lanes system, excellent trough supply (recently installed), private water schemefor both 

houses and farm.Italso boastsamodern 390 sqm homestead, averytidy second home 

and an excellen range of farm buildings including a4stand woolshed, excellent setof 

cattle yards.This is aproven dairy support property that has shown excellent returns over 

the years. Aplace to call home. 

4 2 

Deadline Sale 



202 ha dairysupport/deer/mixed 

The vendors of Cairnhollow have made the difficult decisiontooffer their entire property 

for sale. This mid-sizedfarm presents adiverse range of farmingpossibilities, from its 

current operations in deer, heifer grazing, wintering, andbeef finishing, to potentialarable 

farming or further stock finishing. This is arare opportunity to securealow-cost,wellsupportedoperation 

in aprimeagricultural location.The reliability of theMHV water 

supply further enhances the valueofthis compelling offering. 

Don't miss out on this chancetoinvest in your future! For more information or to schedule 

aviewing, please contact us today. 

3 2 

For Sale $8,700,000+GST (if any) 



Staveley 101 Boyds Road 

Hinds South End Old MainSouth Road 

FinalNotice 

Farming and lifestyle investment 

Situated in the Staveley area,onthe edge of native bush withstunning mountain views 

and the Reid stream meandering through the property. This is an appealing rural 

investment that offersaonce in alifetime purchase opportunitytobuyers seeking a 

unique holding to land bank, first farm or developfurther. The 53.48 ha holding is perfectly 

positioned to enjoy and generate asolid farming income. Subdivided into 21 paddocks 

with good fencing, yards, sheds, reticulated water system,fertility, pasture plus reliable 

climatic conditions. 

Deadline Sale closesMonday 18th 

November, 2024 at 12.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 



Off the beatentrack 

This expansive 94.6964 ha property is ideally situated on thescenic northern side of the 

Rangitata River, just east of State Highway One. Offeringadiverse landscape of both 

developedand underdevelopedland, this property is tuckedaway off thebeaten track, 

providing aperfect setting foravariety of farming activities, such as cattle grazing, beef 

finishing, stock wintering andsilage production.Moreover, parts of thelandpresent 

excellent opportunitiesfor forestry development, addingtoits potential for diversified use. 

DeadlineSale closes Tuesday 12th 


soldprior) 



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Mayfield 2441 Arundel RakaiaGorge Road 

Mount Somers 212 Prices Road 

OpenHome 

Final Notice 

Rural opportunities 

Situated in the Mid Canterburyfoothills close to Mayfield this is aperfectlypositioned 

15.78 ha holding to startyour farming dreams,work or lifestyle base. Featuring a1980's 

fivebedroom home with open plan living, two bathroomsset in sheltered grounds. The 

property hasmultiple large sheds, workshopsand paddock subdivisionthat lends itself to 

manyenterprises including horsetraining/adjistment, calf rearingorutilisingthe quality 

Mayfield soils. Positioned adjacenttothe Hinds Riverand with greatruraland mountain 

viewsthis is apicturesque rural location to live,workand play. 

5 2 2 

Deadline Sale closesTuesday 19th 


sold prior) 

View Thu 7Nov 5.00 -6.00pm 

Sun 10Nov 1.00 -2.00pm 


"Rutland"-Mt Somers 

Thesaleof"Rutland", held in the vendor's family since 1962,presents an excitingstrategic 

acquisition or standalone farmpurchase opportunity. This attractiveMid Canterbury 

foothills farming unit is situated in what is consideredareliable climatic zone close to Mt 

Somers, in ahistorically tightly held farming area. This qualityand versatile194 ha farm 

hasahistoryofdairy support, sheepbreeding, and livestock finishing. Rollingcontourand 

flats, plus paddock subdivision with lane access, allow forefficient stock movement. The 

property boasts agoodlevel of overall infrastructure,featuringathreestandwoolshed. 

3 1 2 

Tender closes12.00pm, Tue12thNov, 




Hinds 429 Frisbys Road 

Mount Somers 136 Prices Road 

FinalNotice 

Final Notice 

Proven performer-Quality dairy combination 

Located in Mid Canterbury's dairy sweet spot,5km from Hinds and 23 km fromAshburton. 

Weare privileged to offer our vendorshigh quality 550cow dairyfarm, convertedin2005, 

with aproven performance history (282,000 kgMS23/24), currentlyFonterrasupplyand 

being offered to themarket at the top of its game.The farmiswellpositioned with 

irrigation supply ex Mayfield Hinds Valetta schemeplus consented groundwater allocation. 

Appliedbytwo pivots and additional lateral/K-line sprinklersprovide futureproofed, reliable 

and cost-effective irrigation. 

4 2 3 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 12th 


sold prior) 



"TheDowns" -411 Hectares 

Seldom do we getthe opportunity to market such awell known MidCanterburyproperty. 

Located in the foothills of Canterbury at Mt Somers. Presently run as alarge scaledeer 

velvetingproperty producing approximately 6.5 tonnes of velvet.Extensively sub divided 

into approximately 180paddocks withexcellentdeerfacilitiesand three homes. Can also 

be run as adairy support farmwith all the environment requirements met. Some of the 

special features of this property areexcellentsoil, reliable rainfall, excellent subdivision and 

shelter, very gooddeerhandling facilities. 

4 1 

Tender closes12.00pm, Tue12thNov, 




Mayfield 95 LismoreMayfield Road 

Allenton 174Meadowlands Green 

New Listing 

20.07ha-Dairy support or firstfarm 

Awell presented small farm opportunity with reliable and efficient 

pivotirrigation, excellent infrastructureand family home. Acomplete 

package for buyerssearching for aheifer grazing, calfrearing, beef or 

first farm with the ability to diversify into multiple livestockorarable 

options. Great location within walkingdistanceofthe Mayfield 

township close to school and services.The property has undergone 

significant capitaldevelopment over recent years and is positioned 

for buyers takeadvantage and farm to its full potential. 

4 1 3 

For Sale PriceonApplication 



Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

Where country meets town 

Titled and readytobuild. Act now to secure apremium NW 

Ashburton lifestyle section.Meadowlands subdivisionoffersarural 

feel with all thebenefits of town living.Close and onlyminutes drive 

or walking distancetoschools, medical centre,hospitaland all 

Ashburton services and amenities. The 4000sqm lifestyle sections are 

accessed via Meadowlands Green offRacecourseRoadand are 

serviced with Ashburtontown supplywater,electricityand fibre. 

Ability to connect to ADClow pressure sewerlineorutilise wastewater 

consent or Black/Grey wastewater system. Overalldevelopment has 

been designed to maintain aunique ruralfeel. 

For Sale Price on Application 



Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

Property BrokersLtd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here


Ashburton 1148 Rakaia Highway 

Ashburton 286 Mitcham Road 

Open Home 

Let the dream be areality! 

Centrally located between Ashburton and Rakaia for services, 

schooling and employment. Alarger land holding of 20.2342 

hectares offering an excitingopportunity for aland and lifestyle 

property at an affordable value range. Let your dream of owning and 

living on the land be areality. Nestled in aprivate and mature 

sheltered section, the property features asolid 124 square meter 

three bedroom home with great bones. Open plan kitchen/dining and 

lounge has great access to the wooden deck to soak up thesun or 

access to the spa or conservatory room. Improvements include a 

3-bay pole shed, 2-bay plusenclosed workshop shed and several 

wood/storage sheds and livestock shelters. 

3 1 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 19th 


sold prior) 

View Sun 10 Nov 11.00 -12.00pm 


Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

Premium location and qualitylifestyle 

Situated only minutes from Ashburton in the favoredWinchmore 

location, this immaculately presented 20.0050 ha property offers 

buyers aquality lifestyle opportunity. Mature trees and landscaped 

grounds showcase the attractive 264sqm home and provide a 

sheltered privatesetting. Featuring high stud ceilings open plan living 

with great flow out to outside areas plus four double bedrooms (two 

with ensuites) to provide excellent family living spaces. Quality 

chattels and recent improvements throughout have enhancedthe 

home and provide maximum comfort and enjoyment.Established 

gardens and lawns createtranquil areas to enjoy for walking and 

unwinding from abusy day. 

4 3 2 

For Sale From $2,500,000 +GST (if 

any) 



Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

Mayfield 825 Hackthorne Road 

Scan for more 

Quality dairy unit 308.94 ha 

This is agreat opportunitytopurchase alarge-scale dairy unit with not only aproven track record but with improvements 

that allow the owners to capitalise on being able to store alarge amount of supplements as and whenthey are availableat 

cheaper rates. Aquality dairy shedwith in-shed feeding, Allflexcollar system, excellent effluent systems and good irrigation, 

with an excellent range of homes.Agreat farm in agood location looking for new owners. 

4 1 2 

Deadline Sale closesWednesday27th November, 2024 at 

12.00pm, (unless sold prior) 



Chris Murdoch 

M 027 434 2545 

E chris@pb.co.nz 

Property Brokers Ltd LicensedREAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

ASHBURTON 3/46 GreyStreet 

Rare Opportunity! 

Urgent inspection advised. Atwo bedroom unit situated 

within the avenues close to amenities.Attached carport, 

easycare section with private courtyard (noshared 

pathway).Thisproperty is agreat buyfor an astute 

investor or first home buyer. Greatpotentialfor renovation 

toadd value. Immediatepossession.Don't miss this rare 

opportunity, call today to view! 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH40066 

ENQUIRIES OVER $310,000 

VIEW 

By Appointment Only 

Stephen Watson 

M 027433 9695 

OPEN HOME 

NETHERBY 21 Tuarangi Road 

As Is Where Is 

Explore aunique investment opportunity with thisfire 

damaged house located on a4047sqmsection that offers 

subdivision potential. You may be abletocreate smaller 

lots, which could be attractive to builders or developers. 

Rebuild the originalhouse on theexistingconcrete 

foundationorreplacewith anew structure. 

PRICE BYNEGOTIATION 

GSTInclusive 

VIEW 

11.00-11.30am, Saturday 9November 

Sue Prendergast 

M 027 322 8422 

NETHERBY 83 Bridge Street 

ASolid Starter! 

This solid redbrick homeimpresses with abeautiful 

whitekitchen and open-plandesign thatflows to a 

lovely backyard,perfectfor relaxing or entertaining. 

Itfeatures alogburner, heatpump, and HRV system 

for energy-efficientwarmth. Thekitchen and living 

areas have new aluminiumdouble-glazed joinery, 

andthe bedroomshavedouble-glazed wooden 

windows. Adjacent tothe showgrounds, it offers an 

open space feel. With agood-sized garage and 

ampleoff-street parking,thishome blendsclassic 

charm with modern convenience. Don’t miss the 

chancetomakeityours! 


VIEW 

12.00-12.30pm, Saturday 9 

November 


M 027 322 8422 



OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

ALLENTON 144 Alford Forest Road 

Perfect First Starter! 

Recently updated, this propertyisperfect for afamily 

seeking apeaceful retreat with amenitiescloseby. 

Featuring three spacious bedrooms, modern kitchen,new 

carpet, openplan living withlog burnerand heattransfer 

systemplusafamily bathroomand separate toilet. Fully 

fenced1011m2 section, singlegarage andplentyofoff 

street parking. 


VIEW 

11.00-11.30am,Sunday 10 November 

Cayla-Lee Collins 

M 027 341 0949 

NEWLAND 62 Taits Road 

Family Oasis -Lifestyle Opportunity 

This distinguishedtwo storeyproperty nestledon1 

hectare of land offers aperfectblend of ruralliving and 

town convenience. With an impressive floor areainexcess 

of300m2 andboasting six bedrooms, twolivingareas, and 

alarge attic, this home is perfectlysuited for large families, 

hobby enthusiasts,orthose seeking aversatilelifestyle. 

Renovation would enhanceandadd value to this property. 


VIEW 

11.00-11.30am, Saturday9November 


M 027 433 9695 



OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

RAKAIA 

80 Cridland Street 

This charming weatherboard homeoffersaperfect 

blend of comfort and convenience. Open planliving 

with heatpump, sunroom, threebedrooms, plus a 

single garage and off street parking. 


VIEW 11.00-11.30am, Saturday 9November 

Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180 

RAKAIA 

46 Dunford Street 

Fantastic first homeorinvestment property!This 

renovatedthreebedroomhomeoffers spaciousopen 

planliving, updated bathroom and asinglegarage 

withinternal access,all on a558m2section. 


VIEW 10.00-10.30am, Saturday 9November 

Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180 

ALLENTON 179 Mitcham Road 

Lifestyle Living With Mountain Views 

This 8-hectare lifestyleproperty, on the highly sought-after 

Mitcham Road,offersanexceptional combinationofrural 

charm andlifestylecomfort. Boasting five fully fenced 

paddocks,equipped with deer nettingand handling 

facilities.The two-story homefeaturesthreebedrooms, 

two bathrooms andthree living areas. 36-meter stockand 

domestic consented well andseptic tank. 

$1.575M 

VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290 

Dan van der Salm | M 021 918 233 




PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008 

Calvin Leen 

Helping growthe country 

North Otago, Mid&South 

Mark Hanrahan 

JeffDonaldson 

Dan vander Salm 

TimGallagher 


Canterbury Sales Manager 

Rural & Lifestyle 

Rural&Lifestyle 



Lifestyle &Residential 

M 027 453 0950 

M027 432 4028 

M027 265 1290 

M021918 233 

M027 801 2888 

M027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 

Residential &Lifestyle 

M021 075 2180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 


Lifestyle&Residential 

and Property Manager 

M027 322 8422 

RobynLeggett 

PropertyManager 

M027 214 3870 

Eden Crowley 

PropertyManager 

M 027 267 9558 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under theREAA2008 

Helping grow thecountry

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

OAMARU 1121 The Dasher Road 

'The Dasher' Station -Leasehold and Freehold -6,298ha 

Asubstantialbreedingand finishing property extensivelydeveloped and improved over the past 12years. Of the approximate 6,298ha, 

6,224ha is Crown Leasehold, on aperpetual 33 year Lease and 74ha is Freehold on aseparate titlewithin close proximity of the larger 

block. 2024 the vendors wintered 5,777 MA ewes, 2,500 hoggets, 65 rams, 267 I/CMAcows, 83 I/Cheifers, 284 Mixedsex calves, and 11 

breeding bulls 

• Extensively developed with over 60kmofnew tracks, 30km of newfencing, extensive capital fertiliser andlime applied, re-grassing, 

stock water reticulation andimprovement renovations 

• 5-6-stand woolshed, large wool room, extensive covered yards and outside yards, large cattleyards, very tidy deer handling facility 

andyards, three smaller sets of satellite sheep yards and multiple workshops/implement/storage sheds 

• Housing comprises arenovated four bedroom homestead, renovated twobedroom cottage and asix bedroom shearers quarters 

• Endless future potential–extensive deer farming (up to 1,000ha with an additional 6.5km of fencing), further development of land, 

hunting and/or tourismpotentialand even forestry and carbon –this property lends itself to amultitude of farming possibilities 

(subject to LINZ approval). 


DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

Plus GST(if any) 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 1.00pm, Wednesday 4December 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

John Sinnamon 

M 027 457 0710 

HINDS 2John Street 

When Only the Best Will Do 

Afantastic opportunity to secure aversatile 

commercial property in Hinds has become available. 

This property boasts alarge 3,600 sqm land area 

including 230sqm of office space and 600sqm 

workshop with high stud perfect for various business 

operations and growing enterprise. 

The property features aspacious 3-bay shed that 

offers ample storage andworkspace, four well 

appointed offices,modern kitchen, workshop with 

separatetoilet and locker room and alarge 

showroom that could be used as aboardroom. Don't 

missthis rare opportunity, contact us today. 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 

Plus GST (if any) 

(unless sold prior) 

VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson 

M 027 265 1290 

Peter Wilson 

M 027 476 5329 

B 03 688 4084 

CHERTSEY 177 and 347 ChertseyKyle Road 

'Flimby' and 'Wentworth' Farms 

Historically farmed as an intensive irrigated arable 

and dairy support property andcurrently farmed as 

one unit comprising 426.5ha. The crop rotation has 

centred around cereal crops, small seed and process 

crops. Thecropping policy hasremained consistent. 

TheALU allows for the ability to winter up to 1,500 

cows. In addition alamb trading enterprise has seen 

up to 3,900 head finished. The properties feature 

three homes and afull complement of farm 

buildings and grain storage. Purchase options; 

option one -entire property together426ha, option 

two -265ha, option three -160ha. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

Plus GST(if any) 

No Prior Offers 

Closes 1.00pm, Wednesday 20 


VIEW By AppointmentOnly 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

Jeff Donaldson 

M 027 265 1290 



PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008 

Calvin Leen 

North Otago, Mid &South 

Canterbury Sales Manager 

M 027 453 0950 

Dan vander Salm 


M021 918 233 

Mark Hanrahan 

Rural &Lifestyle 

M027 432 4028 

JeffDonaldson 


M027 265 1290 

TimGallagher 


M027 801 2888 



M027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 


M021 0752180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 



and Property Manager 

M027 322 8422 

RobynLeggett 

Property Manager 

M027 214 3870 

Eden Crowley 


M 027 267 9558 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensedunderthe REAA2008 

Helping growthe country

Open Homes 

SATURDAY 9THNOVEMBER 

109 Thomson Street, Tinwald 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 1 AHB30960 

28b Woodham Drive, Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 2 1 1 AHB30949 

68 Wellington Street,Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 2 1 1 AHB30866 

22 Melcombe Street, Tinwald 10:00 -10:30am 3 1 4 AHB30845 

45 Thomson Street, Tinwald 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 0 AHB30779 

27James Street,Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 3 2 1 AHB30868 

NewListing/OpenHome 

4Memorial Crescent, Methven 11:00 -11:30am 3 2 3 MVN30093 

1/61 Cameron Street,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 2 1 1 AHB30919 

14 Trellech Place, Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 4 2 2 AHB30914 

71 Beach Road, Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 4 1 0 AHB30921 

62 Harrison Street,Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 3 1 1 AHB30839 

22 Strowan Avenue, Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 4 2 2 AHB30709 

34 Eton Street, Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 2 1 1 AHB30920 

109 Thomson Street, Tinwald 

3 1 1 

18 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 2 2 AHB30909 

76William Street,Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 1 AHB30953 

53 Wills Street,Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 2 2 1 AHB30860 

58 Main Street, Methven 1:00 -1:30pm 3 1 2 MVN30103 

30 GeoffGeering Drive, Ashburton 1:00 -1:30pm 4 2 2 AHB30963 

22 Geoff Geering Drive, Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 4 2 3 AHB30900 

Great family summerhill stone home, freshly painted 

with 3sunny bedrooms, aseparate lounge and good 

sized dining area, this home could be your first step to 

home ownership or agood investment. 

Located close to Tinwald School and play areas makes 

this home ideal foryoung families. 

Alarge 989sqm section mayhave possibilities of 

sub-division with council consent or space for the good 

life of gardens and pets. Compliant log burner, heat 

pump and heat transfer. 

Deadline Sale 

closing on Tuesday19th 

November 2024 at 3:00pm 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

View 

Saturday9:45am -10:15am 

This property is 

proudly marketed by 

Lynne Bridge 

027 410 6216 

24 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 2:15 -2:45pm 3 1 2 AHB30267 

11 Orchard Grove,Ashburton 3:00 -3:30pm 3 2 2 AHB30966 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30960 

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008) 

OpenHome 

28b Woodham Drive, Ashburton 

•2bedroom rear townhouse 

•Healthy homes certified 

•Built in 1978 with solid brick cladding 

•Separate single garage plus offstreet parking 

•Updated kitchen with single dish drawer dishwasher 


Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

ForSale 

Offers over$399,000 

View 


2 1 1 

Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 

NewListing/OpenHome 

OpenHome 

22 Melcombe Street, Tinwald 

3 1 4 

•Three bedrooms 

•Compliant log fire plus two heat pumps 

•Double garage for cars and adouble garage workshop 

•Easyaccess onto section to park acaravan or boat 

•New timber deckwith large sun umbrella 


Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

ForSale 

$579,000 

View 


To view allour propertiesfor sale,for rent or 

commercial lease, pleasevisit rwashburton.co.nz 

BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

DeniseMcPherson 

027 242 7677 

11 Orchard Grove, Ashburton 

•Contemporary kitchen with walk in pantry 

•Fabulous dining. living with flowtooutdoor 

entertaining 

•Three double bedrooms, master suite access to 

private gardens 

•Underfloor heating, heat pump and gas fire for the 

cozy lounge ambience 

•Amazing Louvre outdoor room ideal forfamily 

occasions 

•Two offices nooks, secretlyhidden behind doors 


Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008) 

Deadline Sale 

closing on Wednesday 

20th November 2024 at 

3:00pm (Unless Sold Prior) 

Offers over$795,000 

View 

Saturday3:00pm -3:30pm 

3 2 2 

This property is 

proudly marketed by 

Chrissy Milne 

027 290 6606 

KimMiller 


027 236 8627 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

Chrissy Milne 


027 290 6606 

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027 438 4250 

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027 242 7677 

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021 597 527 

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027 220 1528 

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021 751 009 

Trevor Goldsmith 


027 225 5669 

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027 697 6948 

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027 287 3388 

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Open GardenS 

5Coles Street, Geraldine 

Bruce &Felicity Lambie 

Alarge town garden, surrounded by rhododendrons, camellias, and large 

trees. Mainly acottage gardenwith all year-round colour which includes 

roses, lilies, trilliums, hellebores,spring bulbs, and unusual plants with lots of 

treasures tucked away.Plants forsale. 

Friday, Saturday&Sunday|10am–4pm 

Geraldine Community Gardens“Growing forEveryone” 

TalbotStreet, Geraldine (behind theScout Den, oppositeHuffey St) 

2024 is an exciting year forthe Geraldine Community Gardens-anew 

stormwater pipewas installedright through the middle of thesite. our 

raised beds being replaced andre-instated, increasing growing capacity 

and making the space moreuser friendly.The Men’s Shed have been very 

helpful as well as some volunteersinstalling newfacilities such as, improved 

growspace fornatives,asmallgreenhouse &currently asizeable tunnel 

house. We arelooking forwardtoagreat growing season. 

Friday&Sunday10am–12pm 

“RainbowGardens” 24North Terrace, Geraldine 

BridgetMcNamee &Ian Baker 

Lots to look at, with alarge variety of plants in everyavailable corner of 

garden space, alsopots&planters, garden ornaments, art and décor,and a 

largeUnicorn Mural as abonus.Solar lights forthe evening and greenhouse 

and conservatory also house the overflow from the indoor house jungle. 

Selection of propagated plants forsale with roadside honestybox. 

Saturday11am–8pm &Sunday10am–4pm 

5A South Terrace, Geraldine 

Sue Wood 

“Welcometomyfood forest”. Ihavecreated an organic food oasis on a 

small urban section by utilising sun, space, organic matter and the elements 

of nature, with avision to be self-sustaining. Ieat what Igrowand produce an 

abundance of food year-round.Donations to Riding forthe Disabled. 

Friday, Saturday&Sunday12pm–4pm 

“BellbirdCottage”53A CoxStreet, Geraldine 

Angela Gregg 

Originally asmall paddock which had been used to grazesheep but 

bounded by severalmaturenativetrees on Serpentine Creek and 

Geraldine Domain. Ihaveplanted lots moreoverthe yearsincluding fruit 

trees, shrubs, vegetable garden, fernery and flowerbeds, with the newest 

creation amoon garden. Thereare also ponds and fountains, garden 

sculptures,art worksand achildren’s playarea, amagical space forall to 

enjoy. Agold coin donation appreciated to support the work of Forest &Bird. 

Friday, Saturday&Sunday|1pm–4pm 

“Hewlings Manor”5Hewlings Street,Geraldine 

Julie Merry 

The house is run as an AirBnB,and seton1500m2 overlooking thetownwith a 

lovely well-established gardenincluding roses, rhododendrons, camellias, 

and other shrubs and perennials. Ihavemade afew adjustments in the 4 

yearsofownership to allowgueststoget the mostenjoyment, and photo 

opportunities forweddings etc 

Friday&Saturday|10am–2pm 

39 Wilson Street, Geraldine 

Tony Climo 

Something different, whereyou won’tfind lots of well-tended flower 

bedsand exotic plantings, but unusually foratownsection, Geraldine’s 

ownSerpentine Creek flows right through the garden, providing asetting 

forastream-bank shrubberyand aprivate‘bush walk’. Amixture of 

nativeevergreens and deciduous exotic trees screen the garden from 

neighboursand provide apeacefuland privatebackdrop 

Friday &Saturday3pm–6pm 

35 Peel Street, Geraldine 

Catherine Ford 

When building our newhome in 2021 we decided that we would rather 

gardenthe front area instead of lawns. The briefwas to keep native, but 

some outsidershavesneaked in forextra colour.The plan is that the garden 

will look after itself. It’sstill ongoing in that we arenow planting ground cover 

which will establish overthe next couple of years. 

Saturday1pm–4pm 

52B RibbonwoodRoad, Geraldine Downs 

Mary Furness Weir &TrevorWeir 

Take a10min walk on the track through the protected forest area on our 1.3ha 

block. In addition to the fewancient trees, we have planted thousands of 

natives indigenous to this area. Comeand see progress, as grassybanksof 

former lawnare being turned into further forest. 

Saturday&Sunday|10am–4pm 

www.geraldinefestival.co.nz 

“Riverstone House”91Pye Road,Geraldine 

Ken&Jenny Jordan 

RiverstoneHouse gardens and nurserywelcome youtowander around 

our lovely lawn and gardensetting. Our home is setwellback from the 

road giving the feel of aquietcountryretreat and is filled with nativeplants, 

rhododendronsand other well-established plantings.Wehaveasmall 

specialised Rhodo nurseryhere. 

Friday, Saturday&Sunday10am–4pm 

13A McKenzie Street, Geraldine 

Daphne Dew 

We movedtothis sloped Geraldine gardenwith abeautiful riverview 

nearly 10 yearsago,bringing only twoRhodos and some redtrilliums from 

our Lumsdengarden. We removedsome rosesand Buxus hedgingfrom 

the established Rhodos and Camellias, added dahlias, and created an easycaregardenperfect 

forsummerevenings. 

Sunday10am–4pm 

14 Magnolia Place, McKenzie Lifestyle Village 

Adrienne&Garth Luscombe 

Self-sufficiency year round in 13 potagersofvegetables, fruit and herbs, 

grownorganically with the help of worm farm and composttumbler. Seeds, 

worms, homebrew sprays&ideastoshare. Please park at 33 Connolly 

St, walk in and take aright at roundabout. Mobility cardholdersdriveinto 

park by house. Optional donation, can/non-perishable item forGeraldine 

Foodbank. 

Friday, Saturday&Sunday12pm–6pm 

9George Street, Geraldine 

Andrea &John Gaul 

Agardenfull of colour,perfume and interest. With floweringbeds, 

flourishing vege patch and fruit trees. The gardenshows howmuch food 

and cut flowers can be produced in asuburban setting.Plant sales available. 

Gold coin donation welcomed forvarious animal charities. 


52 Tancred Street, Geraldine 

Petra&Jackvan der Sanden 

Our gardeniscalled WabiSabi, which means“beauty in imperfection”. 

The property is about 2acres and has an ornamental and large vegetable 

garden. It also hasanorchard.Our aim is to create all year interest in our 

garden. 

Saturday &Sunday10am–4pm 

“WoodburyRhododendrons”16BurdonRoad, Woodbury 

Bernie &Joy O’Keefe 

Alarge,wellestablished woodland gardenfeaturing over1000 

rhododendrons. Companion plantsincluding primulas, irises, hostasand 

numerous other perennials addtothe interest. Alarge pond is afeature. 

EntryFee:$4.00 


Orari Gorge Station Garden &Bush Walk 

993Tripp Settlement Road, OrariGorge 

The Orari Gorge homestead gardenwas planned by Charles &Ellen 

Tripp in the 1860s. It sits close to nativebush which is classified SNA. There 

is aformal vegetable gardenwith boxhedging, stone walls and large 

rhododendrons. Come and enjoythe gardens, bring apicnic,orwander 

up to the historic buildings. Therewill be asmall plant stall, please bring cash. 

Entryfee is $10 foradults, with all proceeds going towardsthe maintenance 

of the historic buildings. 

Sunday10am–3pm 

104 School Road, Pleasant Valley 

Jo &David Gilmore 

Our gardenisover100 yearsold. It has some large rhododendrons and 

azaleas, magnolias and lots of old fashioned English cottageperennials. 

We have also started anativeforest/wetland in asmall paddock which 

is accessible, alittle trickyfor wheel chairs,but it can be seen well from 

the drive. Thereare some very large trees in and around the 1.5hectare 

property.Wewill have ceramicsand wood turned bowls forsaleand 

possibly some spareplants too. 

Friday, Saturday&Sunday10am–4pm 

“Kakahu Gardens” 1422 Winchester Hanging Rock Road, Kakahu 

Anna &Tom Hargreaves 

Immerse yourself in the wildernessofthe woodland and parklikesetting of 

century-old trees at Kakahu andanocean of rhododendrons. Our garden 

datesback to the early 1890’swhen the first plantings were made.These 

plantings have grownintovarious‘rooms’each with their ownstory to tell. 

Entry$10 foradults, donations to the Geraldine Helipad. 

Saturday &Sunday|10am–4pm 

Mulvihill CountryGarden 

Off Geraldine -Fairlie Highway79(signposted20km from Geraldine) 

Aseasonal countrygardenfilled with azaleas and rhododendrons, irises, 

trilliums, and manyother treasures. Nurserywith alimited number of 

perennials forsale. Gold coin donation for4Peakers Masters Netball team. 


Miaflora Café&GardenCentre, 161 Temuka-OrariHighway,Winchester 

Interesting English style garden with features and surprises around every 

corner.Set in the grounds on an elegant 1914 Tudorstyle house with lots of 

sculptures (previously Kavanagh House). Caféand Garden centreavailable. 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday&Sunday|10am–5pm 

For IMAGES &MAPS OF GARDENS 

scan the QR codeorvisit 

geraldine.nz/geradine-festival-gardens

WHĀRANGI 10 |NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 07WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI 2024 

Geraldine Licensing Trust 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

For the year ended 31 March, 2024 NOTES 2024 2023 

$ $ 

Revenue 

Operating Revenue 1 286,919 279,247 

Other Income 1 71,313 (13,919) 

Total Revenue 358,232 265,329 

Expenses 

Administration Expenses 2 111,786 116,024 

Overhead Expenses 2 77,741 65,980 

Interest and Finance Charges 2 133 5,292 

Fixed Costs 2 27,061 25,543 

Non-Cash Expenses 2 30,932 31,492 

Total Expenses 247,653 244,331 

Profit/(Loss) before Income Tax 110,580 20,998 

Income Tax Expense 

Income TaxExpense 4 137,096 - 

Total Income Tax Expense 137,096 - 

Net Surplus (26,516) 20,998 

Other Comprehensive Income 

Gain (Loss) inFair Value of Equity Instruments (17,668) - 

Total Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax (17,668) - 

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year, Net of Tax (44,184) 20,998 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

For the year ended 31 March, 2024 NOTES 2024 2023 

$ $ 

Assets 

Current Assets 

Cash and Bank Balances 5 113,119 179,511 

Accounts Receivable 6 34,249 24,100 

Income Tax Receivable 3,788 2,532 

Current Investments 7 152,540 - 

Total Current Assets 303,696 206,143 

Non-Current Assets 

Property and Equipment 8 3,413 3,896 

Investment Property 9 557,146 587,595 

Term Investments 10 901,718 878,071 

Secured Loans 11 373,037 359,496 

Total Non-Current Assets 1,835,314 1,829,058 

Total Assets 2,139,010 2,035,202 

Liabilities 



Current Liabilities 

Goods and Services Tax 6,337 6,855 

Creditors and Accrued Expenses 12 31,647 26,688 

Other Current Liabilities 13 24,229 17,773 

Total Current Liabilities 62,213 51,315 

Non-Current Liabilities 

Deferred TaxLiability 4 137,096 - 

Total Current Liabilities 137,096 - 

Total Liabilities 199,309 51,315 

Total Assets less Total Liabilities (Net Assets) 1,939,702 1,983,886 

Accumulated Funds 

General Funds 14 1,939,702 1,983,886 

Total Accumulated Funds 1,939,702 1,983,886 

Nicky Donkers, Geraldine Licensing Trust chair, recently presented scholarships to Geraldine High School 

Year-13 students Rachel Croft (Academic Potential and Contribution to Mathematics and the Sciences), 

Harrison Taylor (Good Work Ethic and Contribution tothe Wider Life ofthe School) and Ella Waldron 

(Academic Potential and Contribution toArts and/orHumanities). The recipients each received $1,500 

towards their studies. 

President’s Annual Report | FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 

It is with pleasure that Ipresentthis report on 

behalf of the elected trustees and community 

representatives of the Geraldine Licensing Trust. 

• NickyDonkers (Chair) 

• JoHewson 

• RosieWoods 

• Dan Cummings 

• RossMacLeod 

• McGregor Simpson 

• NickyColeman(Secretariat 

-SolveAccountants, Timaru) 

Theyear ending 31 March 2024 performed 

slightly better than the previous year. It was 

encouragingtosee the town bustling with visitors 

and support fromthe local community. 

The Trust’s revenue for the year ended 31 

March 2024 was $358,232 (2023: $265,329). 

The higherrevenue is partlydue to the investment 

portfolio strengthening. Total expenses were 

$247,653 (2023: $244,331) with repairs and 

maintenance being downand noting the trustee's 

support of adonation to the Geraldine Sculpture 

TrailCulturalProject. 

The GLT(in association with the community) 

ownsthe following commercialrental properties 

(the Gressonofficebuilding, the Westpacbank 

building, and the Village Innand Super liquor 

bottle store). 

The maintenance and growth of the GLT 

assets remain an important activity and the 

preventative maintenance plan established for 

the commercial rental properties is helping with 

maintenance planning.Inour financials, repairs, 

andmaintenance aredown by $20k for the year 

ended 31 March 2024. 

It is important to highlight that the Trust’s 

assets must be maintained to ahigh standard 

and to ensure that the tenants are happy otherwise 

tenancy could be compromised. Some 

remedial/refurbishment workhas occurredin 

the building that houses the Geraldine-based 

legal team of Gresson’s. 

Further exploratory work is occurring into 

the earthquake strengthening of the Village Inn 

bottle store, identified maintenance tothe 

Westpac Building, and afire replacementinthe 

public bar of the Village Inn. 

The annual financial return from these 

properties has been responsibly invested in 

‘blue chip’ equities through the GLT advisor 

at Craig’s Investments. Craig’s Investment 

Portfolio gained $30k of value from 31 March 

2023 to 31 March 2024. 

The Trust itself hasprovidedsponsorship to 

the value of $20k[$10k to the GeraldineResource 

Centre, $4.5k to Geraldine High School in the 

way of scholarships(lifted from $3kpreviously), 

$2k to Geraldine.nz(the Geraldine Development 

and Promotion Board),$2k to Geraldine Primary 

School and $500 toWoodbury Primary (seed 

funding forthe year 6transitioning activityto 

GHS –anew contribution in 2023) and $1k to 

the Geraldine VehicleTrust]. 

Sponsorship and grants are also dispersed 

into the communityvia Aotearoa Gaming Trust 

(who supply the gaming machines within the 

Village Inn) and those equate to over $162k in 

this financial year with awide variety of 

recipients/organisationsbenefiting locally. 

The NewGeraldine Health Hubproject (which 

the GLT set up in 2019 and seed-funded the 

trust responsible for this, Geraldine District 

Foundation) is underway with the opening 

pending in Aug/September 2024. Note under 

point 11 Secured Loans (page 18 or 21) the 

explanation re the nominal value and no known 

impairment ofthat $600k. 

The distribution of grantsand sponsorship 

is asatisfyingaspect of atrustee’s roleand who 

all live with their familiesinthe localtrust area. 

Iwishtonoteinthe financials the remuneration 

of Trust Members (section321 Saleand Supply 

of Alcohol Act 2012) whereby Members of the 

Trust are remunerated based on attendance at 

meetings and ontheir positions within theTrust. 

The following are supportingpointstonote: 

• For asmalllicensing trust thatdoesn’t handle 

any cash our audit process over the last few 

years has been unsatisfactory but still high at 

close to $19k. This year we willbeengaging with 

KPMG to establishamore appropriate process 

considering the GLT business model. At anational 

level, the NZ Licensing Trust Association is 

lobbying the Auditor-General regarding the 

audit process fortrusts proposing a3-tier model 

for small, medium, and large trusts based on 

turnover and an appropriate audit process to 

match. We await their feedback in duecourse 

• Strategic review in progress. 

Ithankand acknowledge the support of the 

trustees during my tenure as Chair andhighlight 

the servicesofNicky Coleman of Solve Chartered 

Accountantsassecretariat. 

NICKY DONKERS 

PRESIDENT, GERALDINE LICENSING TRUST 

APRIL, 2024


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FROM LEFT: Jenny Hall (registered nurse), Lauren Gillespie (diversional therapist), Mike VanDer Heyden (manager), Diana Pye (Seniorcare board chair), 

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Waihi Lodge Care Centre has secured the 

AgedAdvisorBestSmall Rest Homeinthe South 

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maintaining its reputation for excellence in 

aged care. 

“The level ofservice and support our team 

provides consistently exceeds expectations,” 

says WaihiLodge managerMikevan derHeyden. 

“Weare extremelyproud andhumbled to receive 

this award for the third year in arow. Itis 

wonderful that thehighlevel of serviceand care 

we providecontinues to meet theirhighstandards.” 

The award, part ofAgedAdvisor’s annual 

People’s Choice Awards, draws from nearly 

4,000 in-depth reviews across New Zealand’s 

aged care sector. Winners were selected from 

apool of 945facilitiesnationwide. 

Seniorcard board member HelenHenderson 

says, “The community, residents, board, staff 

andall associated support groups andcommittees 

are very proud of our independently owned 

facility in ourrural town. 

“Thisaward hascomeaboutdue to thegood 

management of Waihi Lodge and cottages by 

TracySimsand Mike,and thesupport of residents, 

families andcommunity.” 

Mike says,“This recognitionreally highlights 

our commitment tocreating awelcoming 

atmosphere for our residents.It reflects the 

dedication of ourentireteamwho work tirelessly 

to maintain thesehighstandards.” He adds that 

thelodge currently hasvacancies. 

The 2024 AgedAdvisor Awards evaluated 

facilities across eightcategories, with winners 

selected from both North and South Islands, 

celebratingexcellenceinretirement, aged care, 

andlifestylevillagesthroughoutAotearoa. 

Seniorcare’s AGMis14November 2024,at 

2.30pm.Acake will be cuttocelebrate 50 years 

sinceWaihi Lodgewas built. To find outmore 

call emailboard@seniorcaregeraldine.org.nz 

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Come dressed as 

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Carol 

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Everyone’s invited 

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Nassella tussock 

Not justanorthern issue 

The invasive grass nassella tussockhas predominantlybeen 

classedasaNorthCanterburyissue, but recent significant 

finds around Duntroonand Kurowmean South Canterbury 

communitiesshould be on the lookout too. 

ROAD CLOSURE 

THE FOLLOWING ROADS WILL BE CLOSED 

FOR THE HARCOURTS GERALDINE FESTIVAL 

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER: Market Day in Talbot Street 

These roads will be closed from 6am-5 .30pm: 

Ta lbot Street from Hislop Street to Peel Street 

Cox Street from Ta lbot Street to Hislop Street 

Wilson Street from 24 Wilson Street to Talbot Street 

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER: Market Day in the Domain 

These roads will be closed from 6am-5 .30pm: 

Hislop Street from Ta lbot Street to Cox Street 

Re sidents and retailers within these road closures 

will still be able to gain access. 

Any queries please contact: info@gera ldinefestival.co.nz 

Nassella grows to around 

1metre tall with drooping 

purplish flowerheads and 

shallot-likestembases. It is 

unpalatabletolivestockand 

displaces valuable grasses. 

Nassellacan be tricky to 

identify and is often confused 

with native tussocks. Our 

team areheretohelp. 

If youthink youhavenassella 

tussockorhaveseen it in 

South Canterbury, get in touch 

on 0800 324363 or email 

biosecurity@ecan.govt.nz 

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Improving staff wellbeing 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Ahealthier, happier and more 

productive workplace has been the 

focus for Anzco Foods Canterbury 

as it seeks bronze WorkWell 

accreditation. 

The award winning meat 

exporter, which has about 1100 staff 

across three Mid Canterbury sites, 

teamed with Health New Zealand 

for the free workplace wellbeing 

initiative which supports 

workplaces as they develop and 

implement effective and 

sustainable wellbeing programmes 

for staff. 

Anzco Foods Canterbury health 

and safety manager Victoria Sibley 

said it was fantastic to workwith 

Ashburtonbased WorkWell advisor 

Carly McDowell for the 

accreditation. 

Bronze accreditation required a 

multilevel approach, where the 

workplace was supported by an 

advisor to consider staff wellbeing 

across the three levels of 

organisational, environmental and 

individual. 

‘‘Carly has been very helpful,’’ 

Sibley said. 

McDowell has worked alongside 

Sibley since October 2022, to 

identify, prioritise and improve key 

areas. 

It was the first step in the journey 

to get acomprehensive wellbeing 

programme in place. 

‘‘It was areal pleasure working 

with Victoria and the Anzco Foods 

Canterbury team on the beginning 

of its wellbeing programme,’’ 

McDowell said. 

Anzco Foods leadership 

recognised the programme not only 

HAPPIER: Health promotion advisor 

Carly McDowell presents Anzco 

Foods Canterbury health and safety 

manager Victoria Sibley the WorkWell 

bronze accreditation certificate. Inset 

ANZCO Ashburton. 

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benefited staff and the overall 

organisation, but had apositive 

impact on the community too, as one 

of Mid Canterbury’s largest 

employers, she said. 

The programme looked after the 

health and wellbeing of people in 

the community not just in their 

everyday lives, but also while they 

wereatwork. 

McDowell said any business 

seeking advice on free wellbeing 

support could access help through 

the programme via its website at 

workwell.health.nz. 

‘‘If workplaces do not want to 

commit to WorkWell and get 

accreditation, they can still do 

WorkWell and get advisors’ support, 

that’s available too now,’’ she said. 

Other Mid Canterbury businesses 

to get aWorkWell accreditation so 

far were Ashburton Contracting Ltd 

(silver), and Ruralco (bronze). 

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61 

More than $77k 

for charities, 

groups 

The Community Trust of Mid &South 

Canterbury has awarded more than 

$77,000 to notforprofit charities and 

community groups in Mid Canterbury. 

The round three grants were for 

operational costs up to $15,000. 

Atotal of 52 applications totalling 

$590,057 were received and 36 were 

successful, across the Mid and South 

Canterbury Region. 

In Ashburton, atotal of $77,073 was 

granted, including $10,000 to Ashburton 

Community Alcohol and Drug Service for 

wages, $10,000 to Mid Canterbury Youth 

Charitable Trust for 247 YouthWork, 

$7500 to Ashburton Senior Citizens for its 

senior support, $7500 to Kanuka Mid 

Canterbury Regeneration for community 

engagement and education, $7500 to 

Staveley Camp Committee for forest 

regeneration, $7000 to Connecting Mid 

Canterbury for Keep LearningMid 

Canterbury, $5000 to Mid Canterbury 

Rural Driver Licensing for the rural 

driver licencing scheme, $5000 to St John 

for the Mid Canterbury Health Shuttle, 

$5000 to Citizens Advice Mid Canterbury 

for bureau operations, $5000 to Mid 

Canterbury Riding for the Disabled for 

operating costs, $3000 to Mid Canterbury 

Hockey for running costs, $2800 to 

Ashburton Justices of the Peace 

Association for rent, and $1773 to Methven 

Toy Library for running costs. 

The Community Trust receives all 

manner of requests from throughout the 

region. 

If you are anotforprofit group 

anywhere in Mid and South Canterbury, 

please call the organisation’s community 

relations manager on (03) 6877598 or go to 

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Sterling servicetoStJohn recognised 

The Order of St John has 

awarded three long service 

medals to Mid Canterbury 

volunteers. John Tyrrellwas 

recognised for 50 years, John 

Milne for 45 years and Desmond 

Wakelin for 35 years. Theywere 

presented by Michael McEvedy, a 

Knightofthe order of St John, 

and Graeme Mangin, a 

Commander of the order of St 

John. 

John Tyrrell 

John joined Ashburton St John 

in 1973, becoming an events 

officer. Work commitments took 

him to Waimate, where he joined 

the local Combined Division. 

There until 1983, he returned to 

the Ashburton Division. John was 

avaluable and keen member of 

the division, rising to become 

superintendent. In 1993, he was 

made aMember of the Order. In 

1999, he was promoted to an 

Officer of the Order in 

recognitionofdedication and 

hard work. He was avalued 

member of the Area Committee, 

and went on to become a 

volunteer ambulance officer in 

2004. He took first aid classes for 

anumber of years. From 2007, he 

became atelecare rep and is in 

that position today. He also 

drives the Ashburton Health 

Shuttle. 

John Milne 

John joined Mayfield St John 

in 1979 as an events volunteer 

officer. He became divisional 

manager in 1998, workedasan 

ambulance officer from 2004, as 

well as team leader. John was 

made aMember of the Order in 

2011 for dedicatedservice. He 

joined the Mayfield Area 

Committee 

in 2008, and 

was station 

manager 

from 2013 to 

2017. In 2023, 

when all 

three 

stations of 

Ashburton, 

Methven and 

Mayfield 

became the 

Mid 

Canterbury 

Area 

Committee, 

John 

volunteered 

to join the 

team. John’s 

leadership 

skills and 

work ethic 

have been 

second to 

noneand he 

is held in 

high regard 

by his peers 

and fellow 

members. 

Currently, he 

holdsthe 

portfolio of internal support, 

which covers operations, youth, 

the op shop, the Ashburton 

Health Shuttle, Caring Caller and 

the Area Committee. 

Desmond Wakelin 

Desmondhas been avalued 

team member of Mid Canterbury 

for more than 35 years. Earlier 

this year, the Ashburton Division 

celebrated Des’sjourney as a 

youth leader at their division for 

35 years.Hestarted in the youth 

DEDICATED: St John celebrating members long 

service.Above John Tyrrell (left) is presentedwith 

a50year service medal, from MichaelMcEvedy. 

Right John Milne (left) is presentedwith a45year 

service medal, from MichaelMcEvedy. Bottom 

right Desmond Wakelin (left) is presentedwith a 

35year service medal, from Graeme Mangin. 

programme as acadet and has 

also volunteered his time in 

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the Order at aChristchurch 

investiture. Des is adedicated 

and committed youth leader. 

Well respected by both cadets 

and leaders, he has agreat 

relationship with his youth 

members and works diligently to 

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63 

First responders share experiences 

DELLWYN.MOYLAN 


One of the first things Sam 

Cullimoreremembersseeing on 

television was the 9/11 terrorism 

attack in 2001 on the United 

States. 

At the age of just four, 

Cullimoredidn’t understand 

what was happening. 

This year, 23 years later, 

Cullimorehappened to be in 

America on the anniversaryof 

the attack. 

He was joining Operation 

SouthwesternSpirit, for 

military, emergency and law 

enforcement veterans who 

thrive in offroad, rugged 

environments. 

He was there as atrustee of 

Pilgrim Bandits New Zealand, 

alongside afellow Pilgrim 

Bandit, Michael Henry of 

Rolleston. Pilgrim Bandits helps 

injured veterans, and emergency 

services personnel in their 

journey of recoveryand 

rehabilitation. 

Cullimorejoined Pilgrim 

Bandits in 2019 after attending a 

fundraiser for them. In July 2022 

he suffered aseizure. He was 

unable to drive for seven 

months, so had to step back from 

frontline volunteering with the 

Ashburton Volunteer Fire 

Brigade and Methven Land 

Search and Rescue. 

Operation Southwestern 

Spirit comprised a12day offroad 

adventure. It took thegroup 

of about 30 into New Mexico and 

Colorado in aconvey of vehicles. 

The days consisted offroad 

trailing in the mountains, visits 

to historical and natural sites, 

and ahealthy dose of 

competitions ranging from fire 

lighting to corn holeing. 

While all those on the trip 

OFFROAD: Members of Operation Southwestern Spirit at Cinnamon Pass Colorado, including Sam Cullimore (second from left). 

inspired Cullimore, Ben 

Parkinson, an Afghanistan war 

veteran who at 22yearsold had 

both his legs blown off above the 

knee, was remarkable. 

‘‘He took part in the activities 

alongside us, in awheelchair 

with caterpillar tracks instead of 

wheels. On September 12 we 

celebrated his 18th ‘alive day’, 

the date his mates saved his 

life.’’ 

On 9/11 the group took time to 

remember the horrific events of 

that day when Islamist terrorist 

suicide attacks killed thousands 

in America. For some of the 

group it held very real and at 

times painful memories, of being 

involved in the rescues, losing 

comrades, friends and family. 

For others, it was the events of 

that day that had inspired them 

to join the military or emergency 

services. 

As the flames of campfires in 

the evenings flickered and lit up 

the sky, participants shared 

stories of their service and the 

physical and mental injuries 

they had suffered and now live 

with. 

‘‘The way each person 

responds to disasters gave us all 

insight into how we can respond 

to future emergencies,’’ 

Cullimoresaid. 

He returned with alot of gear 

to use on future adventures with 

Pilgrim Bandits. 

‘‘In 2026, Pilgrim Bandits New 

Zealand hope to host about 20 

United States and British 

military and first responders for 

a10to12day adventure in New 

Zealand, and reciprocate the gift 

of gear,’’ he said. ‘‘It was agreat 

time. Ibrought back so much to 

share with my fellow Pilgrim 

Bandit members.’’ 

CAMPFIRE: Members of Operations Southwestern Spirit 

including Sam Cullimore (third from left in cap) share 

inspirational stories of their service. Above right The 

plaque that was part of the September 11 remembrance 

activities. Right Lived experiences bond members of 

Operations Southwestern Spirit including Ashburton’s 

Sam Cullimore (left). Below First responders and military 

personnel enjoyed a12day offroad adventure including 

front left Ben Parkinson and Sam Cullimore (back row 8th 

from right partly obscured) 

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T-shirts launched 

Television 

journalist Hadyn 

Jones revealed 

the designs on 

his social 

enterprise’s 

Ashburton 

Tshirts at a 

launch on 

Friday. 

Members of 

the public 

gathered at the 

clock tower to 

see the three 

designs, each 

with their own 

slogan, revealed in afashion 

paradestyle event. 

The slogans are: It’s All Good 

on Lake Hood, Gettin’ Lucky in 

Ash Vegas, and Sowing Your 

Seed, Mid Canterbury, NZ. 

An image of Ashburton 

character Anthony ‘‘Goldberg’’ 

Bartlett is hidden 

in each of the three 

designs. 

Jones said he was 

‘‘stoked’’ with the 

feedback, and sales 

had gone well. 

‘‘People were 

coming up to our 

pop up at the A&P 

show with big 

smiles on their 

faces,’’ he said. 

‘‘The Ashburton 

community is so 

cool in that regard.’’ 

The Tshirts are 

available at the Mr Jones and 

Tees website for $59.95 each. 

Jones will donate $5 from every 

purchase to Kai for Kids 

Charitable Trust. It is the third 

range of Tshirts for the 

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Market day impacts CBD retailers 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 


Retailers want market stalls banned from 

Ashburton’s central business district 

streets. They say the road closures 

involved prevent them doing business. 

The streets are closed on South 

Canterbury Anniversary Day eachyear 

for Ashburton Market Day, which is a 

normal work day in Mid Canterbury. 

Jolene Laxton of retailer Sparrows 

spoke to the district council on behalf of 

the retailers last week, asking to end the 

allday road closure in the CBD 

The businesses want the district 

council to “consider the impact that 

closing the central town access roads 

during business hours has on our local 

businesses within the area”. 

When the CBD is closed off, the 

majority of businesses suffer financially, 

she said. 

“Trading is down between 30 to 50 per 

cent on these market days.” 

She also alleged aspike in shoplifting 

on the market days. 

“A number of businesses are reporting 

adramatic increase in theft on these 

days.” 

Businesses didn’t bother reporting it 

because it wasn’t worth the recovery cost, 

she said. 

Apolice spokesperson said it “isn’t 

something our local staff were 

immediately aware of ’’ after this year’s 

event. 

Ashburton Market Day, which replaced 

Boulevard Day, is aoneday market on 

East St. It is held annually on the South 

Canterbury anniversary in September. 

While closure of roads along four 

blocks was advertised in advance, “not 

everyone reads the paper”, Laxtonsaid. 

Limited Gate 

SalesAvailable 

It brought people into town, but didn’t 

bring in customers to businesses “that 

work hard to support our local 

community”. 

“We are closing our roads and limiting 

our access to run an event that has more 

outoftown stall holders than it does local 

stall holders, and is held on apublic 

holiday for another district. The main 

street of our town is not the prime 

position for these activities anymore.” 

The retailers suggest Baring Square or 

the AshburtonDomain would be better 

locations. 

Originally asking for all road closures to 

LOCATION: Sparrows Jolene Laxton 

and otherAshburton's CBD retailers 

want an end to road closures in the CBD 

for market days. Insert East St on 

Market Day 2024. MAIN PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

be off the table, making the CBD anoevent 

zone, the retailers agreed some 

“community events” were still welcome. 

Shortterm events held in the evenings 

or weekends had less of an impact, 

Laxton said. 

“Any community event that is for our 

community, that brings our community 

together is apositive.” 

But the market day was aprivate event 

and “most of the money on that day goes 

out of our community”. 

Boulevard Day had run on Ashburton’s 

main street for 45 years before 2021 when 

it was held in the domain when the CBD 

became aconstruction zone. 

That event then folded and Carol Johns 

started her market day to take its place in 

2022. 

The retailers opposed the road closure, 

but the district council decided to grant it, 

with araft of conditions. 

Johns was gutted the retailers were 

again trying to stop the event. 

“I’ve fought and fought to bring this 

event that brings thousands of people to 

our town. They are trying to stop anyone 

from doing anything in the CBD. Do the 

retailers have that right?” 

She was swift to denounce the claim of 

an increaseinshoplifting, as she hadn’t 

heard of any or seen any police reports 

corroborating that. 

Johns said she had followed all the 

processes to secure the road closure, 

which was publicly notified without 

objection. 

With the town centre upgrade changing 

Burnett and Tancred Sts into oneway 

streets, aroad closure on East St 

effectively closed the whole CBD. 

“And that wasn’t my doing.” 

The market day was utilised by a 

number of Ashburton groups to fundraise. 

This year about 50 of the 115 sites were 

run by locals, she said. 

If the traditional section of East St was 

to become anogo zone, then Baring 

Square just down the road could work, 

she said. 

The domain wasn’t an option because 

part of the event was “creating the 

atmosphere and vibe of being in the 

centre of town”. 

The district council has requested an 

issues and options report to be prepared. 

Chief executive Hamish Riach said the 

report would look at what issues and any 

options around road closures under the 

legislation and bylaws. 

The report is expected to take about 

one month to prepare. 

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Health experts are calling on councils to set 

tougher restrictions on alcohol sales, 

including cutting the hours it can be sold. 

But Mid Canterbury’s recently updated 

restrictions are “fair andfirm”, the district 

council says. 

Ashburton's bars, restaurants and taverns 

can sell alcohol until 2am, while 

supermarkets and bottle stores can sell until 

9.30pm. 

Health Coalition Aotearoa alcohol expert 

panel cochair Steve Randerson has called for 

local authority leaders to curb the availability 

of alcohol. 

Currently, the combined openinghours of 

bars, bottle stores and supermarkets allow 

people to buy alcohol 21 hours aday in some 

regions. 

“If you can reduce the hours,you can then 

reduce the harm,”Randerson said. 

The district council reviewed its local 

alcohol policy (LAP) last year, and won’t 

review it again until 2029. 

Compliance and development group 

manager Ian Hyde said the district council 

went through arobust process to ensure 

restrictions were strong and met community 

expectations. 

“Given the high level of engagement from 

the community duringconsultation in 2023, 

that fed into the development of the policy. We 

believe it is fair and firm in addressing local 

alcohol matters.” 

The consultation received 42 submissions; 

seven submitters spoke at apublic hearing in 

Augustlastyear. 

The district council amendedits policy, 

aligningacutoff time for licensed footpath 

areas withaoneway door restriction. A 

further32submissions were received; three 

submitters spoke at ahearinginNovember. 

The policy was adopted in December, while 

the new trading hours and districtwide 1am 

onewaydoor restriction came into effect on 

March 14. 

Randerson commended the district council 

for having limits shorter than the national 

trading hours in its policy. 

“There is room to do more but it does need 

to come down to local circumstances. 

“It’s important that their policies are 

consulted upon and reflect what the 

community is witnessing and calling for.” 

Hyde said there were 117 licensed premises 

in the district. Of those, 22 were in the 

Ashburton CBD. 

The policy set specific maximum hours of 

operation for premises. 

Taverns, including hotel bars, could sell and 

supply alcohol from 7am until 2am, but 

footpath areas closed at 1am, with restaurants 

and cafes trading hours capped at 1am. 

Offlicensed premises, bottle stores and 

supermarkets, have acutoff time of 9.30pm. 

The policy also stated the District Licensing 

Committee had the discretion to set more 

restrictive maximum trading hours than 

prescribed in the LAP. 

The district council also adopted an 

updated alcohol control bylaw last year, 

which extended liquor ban areas in Ashburton 

and Methven. 

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65 

Welshy’s journey down under on show 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Mark ‘‘Welshy’’ Davies of 

Ashburton is commonly found 

operating heavy machineryor 

organising jobs, not starring in a 

television show. 

But for four days last month, 

the Welshy Contracting operator 

took time out from his bulldozers, 

diggers and cellphone to talk to 

the crew of Welsh series Cefn 

Gwlad. 

The programme is alike a 

Welsh version of Country 

Calendar.Itprofiles farmers in 

Wales, and occasionally 

expatriates in other countries 

such as New Zealand. 

Welshy, 61, is from Wales. He 

said it was ‘‘really exciting’’ to be 

among the three Kiwi properties 

the show visited on its October 

trip to Aotearoa. Presented by 

Mari Lovgreen, Cefn Gwlad 

focused on what life was like for 

him and his family in New 

Zealand, and why they wanted to 

stay. 

Welshy and wife Andrea and 

their two children, Thomas and 

Megan, moved to New Zealand 

about 20 years ago. ‘‘We had had 

enough of the wet weather and 

everything at home, and my wife 

wanted to travel and see the 

world.’’ 

They had thought about going 

to Australia, but New Zealand’s 

attractions pulled them to this 

side of the Tasman. These 

included the association between 

New Zealand and Wales in terms 

Mark ‘‘Welshy‘‘ Davies and Cefn 

Gwlad host Mari Lovgreen 

meet other Wales expatriates at 

Kelly's Irish Bar and Cafe. 

Cefn Gwlad film crew capture 

Welshy and show host Mari 

Lovgreen walking towards 

Kelly's Irish Bar and Cafe. 

of shearing (Wales is apopular 

destination for Kiwi shearers) 

and asimilarity of passions, 

including beer and rugby, 

between the two countries. 

When the film crew visited, 

they enjoyed mostly sunny days. 

This had worked well for a 

boating trip of family and friends 

BOATING TRIP: Welshy’s family members enjoyed aday out at Lake Coleridge when the Cefn Gwlad 

show visited. They are (from left) Andrea Davies,Megan Davies, with Cefn Gwlad film crew members 

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to Lake Coleridge, where the 

crew was amazed at the scenery. 

‘‘It was an awesome day,’’ 

Welshy said. 

There was also avisit to 

Welshy’s local, Kelly's Irish Bar 

and Cafe in Ashburton. Here he 

had organised to meet up with 

about 15 fellow Welsh 

expatriates from the Ashburton 

area. They had afun night, which 

involved afew pints of Guinness, 

nips of Jamieson's Whisky, and a 

singalong which included an 

enthusiastic rendition of the 

Welsh national anthem. 

Welshy himself is afluent 

speaker of the Welsh language. 

He had worked as acontractor in 

Wales for 15 years, and for many 

of his customers in the 

countryside it had been their 

only language. 

Meanwhile, Welshy is planning 

his retirement longterm from his 

business, as his daughter Megan 

and partner Michael begin to 

increase their involvement, 

towards taking it over, 

‘‘It will be nice to see the 

business carry on and not see a 

clearance sale at the end,’’ 

Welshy said. 

The Cefn Gwlad episode is 

expected to air in Wales over 

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Communitysupportfor shear event 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Retailbusinesses from Ashburton are 

backing next year’s Shear for Life charity 

event. 

The latest is Richard Wilson,ofclothing 

retailer Sparrows, who has kitted out the 

organising committee with monogrammed 

Aertex shirts. 

Wilson was pleased to be supportinga 

cause which would benefit charity groups 

Ashburton CancerSociety and Hospice Mid 

Canterbury. 

‘‘It’s agreat cause, and it’s local,’’hesaid. 

‘‘We love the involvement,and we want to 

support good people that are doing agreat 

thing.’’ 

Event coordinator Sandra Curd said it 

was good to get community backing for the 

event, in remembrance of absent friends. 

It would be at the Ewing family woolshed 

at Hinds on February 1. 

The event would see ahost of shearers 

over the age of 50 shear 3000 sheep in eight 

hours. 

The shirts, all monogrammed with Shear 

for Life on the front, also featured sponsors 

Sparrows and Mainland Wool on each 

sleeve. 

‘‘It’s good to be recognised as acommittee 

and (the shirts) will be usedfrom now until 

the event for promotion,’’ she said. 

Curd, along with committee members 

Brent Jary of Mainland Wool, and Chris 

Meares, have been rustling up support for 

the event. 

Meares said it was good to have aretail 

business from in town on board. 

‘‘It isn’t your traditional stocking station, 

firm or transport company,’’ Meares said. 

TOP SUPPORT: Shear for Life committeemembers Brent Jary (left), Sandra Curd and 

Chris Meares wear the newly sponsoredAertex shirt from Sparrows coowner Richard 

Wilson (at right). 

Jary agreed. 

He said the first event in 2019, which 

raised more than $90,000 for Ashburton 

Cancer Support Group, Breast Cancer NZ 

and Prostate Cancer NZ, had more rural 

support. 

This time there were more ‘‘townies on 

board’’with numerous sponsors. 

‘‘And weare still looking for more,’’ 

Meares said. 

The first event, set up by cofounder Rocky 

Bull and acouple of shearing mates in 

Australia, came about after afriend died of 

prostate cancer and afriend’s wife had 

terminal breast cancer. 

They decided to come across, shear for a 

week and give the money to cancer charities. 

An initial group of about 10 shearersgrew 

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involvement and we 

want to support good 

people that are doing a 

great thing.❜ 

—Richard Wilson 

to include shearersfrom all over the 

country and Australia. 

Among them were 18 current or 

exworld record holders including 

Sir David Fagan, Alan MacDonald 

and Grant Smith, while former All 

Blacks Sir Buck Shelford, Sir Brian 

Lohore and Tane Norton, among 

others, joined the cause. 

With more close friends dying 

from cancer, the shearersfelt the 

time was right to organise asecond 

event. 

The event would also include a 

range of entertainments such as an 

auction, music, raffles, family area 

and adisplay by Ashburton Creative 

Fibre. 

There would also be food and 

beverages on site for purchase. 

‘‘It’s something for the whole 

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RURAL LIVING 


67 

Challenging year calls for reset 

Ruralcohas suffered a$7m end of year 

financial loss, up on last year’s $2.12m 

loss. 

The net loss after tax financial result 

follows another challenging year in the 

agricultural sector. 

Ruralcoboard chair Sir David Carter 

said although the farm supplies cooperative 

had managed to remove$2 

million in operating expenses 

(annualised), and achieveasignificant 

$1.3 million turnaround in EBITDA, 

despite lower revenue, it ‘‘wasn’t enough 

to achieveacash operating profitfor this 

season.” 

“We knew at the start of this financial 

year it would be another tough year,” he 

said. 

Contributing factors included $4.71 

million impairment of intangible assets 

Farmers may be in for levy increase 

SHAWN.MCAVINUE 

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Beef +LambNZ might askfarmers for alevy 

increase, chairwoman Kate Acland has 

warned. 

Acland spoke at the Central South Island 

Farmer Council annual meeting in the 

woolshed at Glendhu Station near Wanaka 

recently. 

She talked to more than 20 people at the 

meeting by video link from Wellington, as 

she was there to engage with the Labour 

Party agricultural caucus. 

Council members asked her questions 

including the qualities and experience the 

board prioritised when hiring anew chief 

executive. Alan Thomson started in the role 

this week. 

Acland said the process was difficult and 

there was ahuge amount of pressure to get 

it right. 

‘‘I can’t say it was actually aprocess I 

enjoyed but I’m really happy with the 

outcome.’’ 

The qualities they were looking for 

included someone with acommercial 

background who could ‘‘drive real 

efficiency through the organisation’’. 

‘‘That was probably number one on the 

list.’’ 

Due to reasons including declining stock 

numbers,Beef +Lamb might need to ask 

farmers for alevy increase. 

‘‘We can’t do that until we’ve absolutely 

driven the most efficient and effective 

organisation internally.’’ 

Amember asked her to explain the ‘‘green 

shoots’’ she was seeing in the red meat, 

which she had been talking to media about. 

She said they included areduced supply 

of lamb from places such as New Zealand, 

Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe. 

‘‘It’s well publicised that it’s been down 

and legislative changes. 

Other contributors to the group net loss 

were aheightened provision for expected 

credit losses; growth in interest 

expenses; and noncash accounting 

adjustments which included acleanup 

of fixed assets, debtors and creditors/ 

ledgers. 

Group Turnover was $288 million this 

year compared with $293 million in 2023; 

while the Group Total Revenue was back 

3per cent to $49.88 million compared 

with $54.66 million last year. Gross Profit 

was $11.22 million compared to last 

year’s $11.98 million. 

“It has been pleasing to see the $1.3 

million (year on year) EBITDA 

turnaround and this is particularly 

significant because this improvement 

shows the viability of our cooperative,” 

Kate Acland 

and we’ve already seen asmall uptick in 

prices, just as aresult of that expectation 

that there’ll be less coming out.’’ 

Meat processors had aview that lamb 

prices had bottomed out. 

Another positive was interest rates 

dropping faster than expected. 

‘‘We know that 70 per cent of our sheep 

and beef loans are floating, so that’s giving 

an immediate impact.’’ 

She said she wanted farmers to be really 

engaged, motivated and positive about Beef 

+Lamb and the future of farming. 

‘‘I think we’ve been very stuck in the now 

and in areactive phase for quite some 

time.’’ 

New council members were elected at the 

meeting. Sheep and beef farmers Matt 

Walker, of Tarras, Glen McDonald, of 

Roxburgh, and Tom Bell, of Timaru, were 

elected to replace outgoing members 

Georgie Murray, Scott Levings and Sarah 

Jamieson. 

Walker said he was optimistic about the 

Carter said. 

Carter and chief executive Tony Aitken 

said work over the past 12 months to reset 

the business, ensuring its financial 

viability and operational efficiency 

included reducing staff by more than 15 

per cent across the business, with the 

executive team being halved; and 

consolidating Ruralco’s Ashburton staff 

into one premises and selling its old head 

office building. 

“There is no doubt our farming 

community continues to face financial 

challenges with high farm input costs and 

the cyclic nature of commodity markets 

impacting budgets and margins. Ruralco 

is not excluded from these challenges 

and is not immune to the impacts of the 

economic climate which is affecting our 

farmers and shareholders,” Carter said. 

future of agriculture. 

‘‘I feel by getting involved I’ll be able to 

provide benefit to our local community and 

the wider industry.’’ 

McDonald said his aim as acouncillor was 

to help disseminate the massive amount of 

knowledge and expertise Beef +Lamb had 

to provide farmers. 

‘‘I also enjoy working with positive, 

forwardthinking farmers.’’ 

Council members voted to retain 

chairman Sam Stevens, of Poolburn, and 

deputy chairman John Fitzgerald, of 

Waikouaiti, in their roles. 

Victoria Magazinovic, of St Andrews, was 

elected as the council farmer research 

advisory group representative. 

Beef +Lamb director Nicky Hyslop said 

at the meeting Beef +Lamb needed to 

continue its commercial mindset. 

‘‘It’s important that we are really mindful 

that this is farmer money. 

‘‘We should be thinking about that all the 

time in terms of where we spend it and 

really focus on measuring outcomes rather 

than outputs.’’ 

Beef +Lamb needed strategic 

partnerships and collaborate better so 

money was spent wisely. 

Afforestation was ‘‘hurting’’ 

the sheep and beef industry. 

‘‘We’ve got amillion less 

lambs floating around and 

that is why we’ve seen such 

strong prices recently for 

lamb but what does that look 

like for the rest of the season? 

‘‘That’s going to be 

challenging.’’ 

Beef +Lamb was not 

antiforestry as there were 

opportunities to integrate 

trees in farms, she said. 

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CLUB NEWS 

AshburtonAstronomy Group 

Our monthlymeeting was held on 

Tuesday 29th October at the 

Ashburton Christian School and Ken 

Lucas presided. Cindy and Myles 

Wilkins gave areview of the 

astronomy weekend at Camp Iona, 

Herbert that they attended on 6th, - 

8th Septemberlast. This 'Among the 

Stars' event focused on the use of 

modern E.V Scopes and very good 

images obtained at Herbert were 

shown to the meeting. Atutorial on 

the ELT telescope currently under 

construction in Chilewas then 

shown.Meeting concluded with a 

cuppa and biscuit. 

Ashburton Bowling Club 

Saturday Rollovers continued last 

Saturday with the team of Murray 

Anderson, Roy Keeling, Rodger 

Dakers &Ray Mitchell coming first, 

seconed was Neil Stuthridge, 

Noeline Woods, Relda Prendergast 

&Cathy Corbett. At Allenton 1st 

November in the Friday Triples Reg 

McGary, Heather Goodall &Cathy 

Corbett gaining a5th. More names 

are needed for our first In House 

Games this Saturday 12:30pm start. 

Club Colours or Whites &aplate 

forafternoon tea. Names on the 

Board. Should have the results of the 

ladies fours next week. Male bowlers 

please check the Men’s Notice 

Board to see the Championship 

Draws, to get some of these games 

played. 

The weather gods were not kind 

over Labour Weekend losing 

Saturday Roll Ups and the Two 

Bowls Triples on Sunday after abig 

effort by Gavin in filling two greens. 

Wednesday 23rd our 2x2 pairs went 

to Halswell winning one &losing 

one. At the Allenton Friday Triples 

Gavin Eder ,Winstone Lee & 

Margaret Eder gained a3rd. Also at 

the Hinds GillTrophy, Murray 

Anderson, John Kewish, Jim and 

Loraine Mills gain asecond. Well 

done. 

On October 29 nine men put a 

great effort in at the club by relaying 

the path way on the side of number 

one green, making it alot safer . 

The Ladies Championship Fours 

Final, played Tuesday week ago, 

was between Diane's team with 

Noeline Woods, Allison Gibbs, 

Shirley Taylor against Margaret 

Eder's team with Annette Blain, Lynn 

Curd, Anne Gibson. 

Ashburton Creative Fibre 

The monthly meeting of Ashburton 

Creative Fibre was held at the Plains 

Museum meeting room on October 

21. It was also the annual meeting. A 

good attendance was welcomed by 

ShonaSchofield the President. The 

sales table also had agood variety of 

fibre, craft patterns, plants and 

baking for sale. The minutes of the 

Cobbler Glen forstitching,patching, 

heeling,soling,stretching,zips, bags, 

backlinings and hobnailing boots 

Drop repairsinto: 

Stepping Out, 144 East Street,Ashburton 

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TOP EFFORT: Ashburton Club and MSA general manager Cliff 

Downes (left) with Ella Rickard who was awarded the club’s 

scholarshipfor academic learning and community involvement. It 

comes with a$1000 to help toward her studies. 

The 17yearoldfrom Ashburton College is heading to Canterbury 

of University to do aBachelor of Science with adouble major in 

environmental science and biological sciences next year. Ella, who 

wasalso the college’sproxime accessit this year, was chosen out 

of 20 candidates vying for the annual scholarship. Downessaid 

Ella’s impressive academic achievement during the year was 

boosted by her community involvement. Not only excellence and 

achievements but her community and school involvement, he said. 

Ella was the top student in all her five of heryear 13 classes; 

biology, chemistry, physics, calculus and classics. She also had a 

lot of volunteering under her belt including peer support, reading 

mentor and school enviroment committeeleader, as well as setup 

atrap line on the family farm, tree plantings, rubbish pickups, bird 

counts, helping at sporting events and going into rest homes. 

She said she was very grateful to the club for the accolade.‘‘It’s 

very nice. The money will be very helpful in studies next year,’’ she 

said. 

September meeting have been 

approved following circularisation, 

and any apologies were accepted. 

Correspondence included the Sheep 

to Shawl event at the South Otago 

A&PAssociation on November 25, 

also mentioning the 2025 Wool Tour 

on the Chatham Islands 

Also alocal rest-home is 

interested in holding felting activities, 

and some members thought that 

using shakers for felting up wool 

could be included, this can work well 

with music and movement. 

Margaret’s reports on the financial 

position and her dedication to the 

archival material has borne fruit, 

making it easy to trace past 

activities, and members for 

information. No further magazine 

acquisitions this month, however the 

library was quite busy with issues. 

The almoners report told us that 

most memberswere keeping in 

reasonably good health. Agreat 

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welcomed into his family, and Pam 

was having anice warm holiday over 

the ditch. 

General Business included the 

Area Open Day at Rangiora which 

some of our members attended and 

hugely enjoyed. There were 58 

articles on display and some visited 

alovely craft shop in Rangiora. Also 

the South Canterbury Area AGM is 

coming up on November 18. And 

members are invited to attend and 

also to take acraft article or two to 

display there. 

Shona then convened the Show 

and Tell table and she held out a 

skein of wool, about eight feet in 

length, requiring agiant reach to hold 

for rolling into balls -with 

explanation. Also on display were a 

pair of the late Isla Clark’s felted 

boots, from many years ago which 

have seen many footsteps but still in 

good condition. Fine cotton 

crocheted doilies, and a 

Programme/book of the Wearable 

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Arts Spectacle held recently, three 

pairs alpaca baby socks, some 

skeins of wool, hand-felted 

Corriedale hand-dyed kid mohair 

bags, colourful but which put up 

resistance to some felting; aspa 

bath was even tried out. And some 

woven tea towels and two Kiwi 

themed fair Isle jerseys, another four 

jerseys, some hats, and aknee rug, 

two vests and three pairs of slippers, 

an impressive display. 

Following abreak, the Annual 

Meeting and election of Officers was 

carried out. The President 

reconvened and commented that 

there 51 members, 7associate 

members and five life members. She 

also said that the Rainbow theme for 

meetings proved popular. As well 

there had been alarge number of 

speakers, activities, outings and 

tutorials held throughout the year. 

Alison Jones, aformer President 

then took the chair for the election of 

officers resulting in Shona retaining 

her position as president and Area 

Rep, and Ian Willis as secretary. 

Margaret, having presented the 

financial position for the year will 

continue in this role in the meantime. 

All other support positions were 

retained by the incumbents. In all a 

very good meeting with everybody 

enjoying each others company and 

their handiwork. 

Ashburton Woodworkers 

President Bill Healey welcomed a 

good of members on awarm 

Norwest night. He told us about the 

four lathes which had been 

converted to variable speed and also 

four new lathe chucks which had 

been purchased to replace ageing 

ones. 

Show and Tell: Merv Peck had a 

large bowl turned out of elm wood. 

The tree had been grafted as a 

sapling and the bowl had two distinct 

types of wood, one from aweeping 

elm and the other astandard elm. 

Geoff Brown also had aslab of 

elm made into atable on steel legs. 

Bruce Ferriman has been busy 

making bowls with alternating layers 

of claret ash and kwila which look 

very effective. 

Wil Melchers also had two bowls 

of yew wood plus another small bowl 

with an original bark edging. Kevin 

Challis had agood yarn about the 

3500 year old totara log found near 

Lowcliffe beach and he showed us 

some of the bowls he had crafted 

from it. 

Steve Pole showed a385mm wide 

clock made from Cupressus 

Arizonica wood and had replaced 

each number with ashallow hole into 

which avariety of agricultural seeds 

were set, and then covered with a 

resin; very original. Bill Healey had a 

vee shaped open segmented bowl, 

alternating the colours with kwila and 

red oak pieces. Patron Clarrie Brake 

had avery thin oak platter made into 

alazy susan. 

Our speaker for the night was our 

secretary Chris Thompson who on a 

recent visit to USA had gone to the 

home and workshop of Sam Maloof, 

aworld famous chair maker. Chris 

showed us avideo of some of the 

very fine chairs that Sam had made, 

his preferred timber being walnut. 

Chris has also crafted Sam Maloof 

style chairs out of swamp kauri with 

each one taking about aweek to 

craft. 

Allenton Netball Club 

Netball has finished for the regular 

Club season and for all those 

involved in the Allenton Netball Club 

it will be arelief to have time out from 

the regular volunteer responsibility. 

Included in these volunteers is a 

group of young aspiring Umpires 

who were awarded their Mid 

Canterbury Pre Centre Awards; Milla 

Doyle, Taylah Geddes, Bailee Giles, 

Libby Morgan, Sofia Polson, 

Charlotte Simpson and Alivia 

Woodham (coach). Well done girls. 

Although this part of the Club 

calendar has finished, much is still 

going on in the background, with 

future planning for next year’s club 

programmenot far from mind. As 

fundraising is always agiven in any 

club, the Allenton Netball Club is not 

alone. Afundraising event for the 

Allenton Netball Club is being held 

on Sunday at Winchmore Gardens, 

1023 Methven Highway, will be open 

to the public from 10am –3pm, for 

people to view, wet or fine. The entry 

fee of $15 per adult will be adonation 

to the club. The 1.8ha garden is set 

among 5ha of the original 

Winchmore Estate Homestead 

trees; oaks, poplars, wellingtonia, 

cherry and willow trees, planted after 

the land was settled in 1853. The 

gardens have developed where the 

original Homestead once stood. The 

box hedging along the winding drive 

has been extended enhancing the 

many plantings over the past 50 

years of rhododendrons, roses, 

maples and perennials. Any 

information required look up the 

Allenton Netball Club on Facebook 

or contact president, Mandy 027 221 

3889. 

Please diary the date for the 

Allenton Netball Club AGM; January 

23, 2025. 

Mid Canterbury Provincial Rural 

Women NZ 

November meeting. It is hard to 

believe we are on the fast track to the 

Festive Christmas season, which 

seemed so far away when we were 

shrouded in the dampand gloomy 

days of winter. And with the change 

in the season comes the change in 

the amount and kind of agricultural 

equipment moving on our roads. 

Patience is amust, when 

encountering this gear, as it is the life 

line for our farming community. 

And as many in the secondary 

school sector gear up for exams and 

there may be fewer pupils on school 

buses, we must be forever vigilant to 

remember, if we are passing a 

stationary school bus, “either way its 

20k”. It has been many years now 

since Rural Women NZ endorsed 

this slogan and today it is still 

amazing how many forget this 

simple Road Rule to slow down. 

It would be great if every school 

bus had a20km flashing sign as a 

reminder to those approaching a 

school bus as it slowed to stop, but 

it is up to every driver to be wary in 

their approach to astationary school 

bus, that has the future of our nation 

on board, either entering or stepping 

off the bus. As the bus slowly takes 

off from astop it is also necessary to 

be extra careful of what achild may 

do next. Mid Canterbury Provincial 

RW promote this safety issue 

whenever possible, as it is as 

relevant know as it has ever been. 

The next meeting is tomorrow 

9.45am at the Sinclair Centre. Any 

enquiries contact Sandra on 027 324 

5635 or Elsa 021 265 5050. 

Ashburton Writers’ Group 

President Nigel Dean welcomed 

members to the October meeting of 

the Ashburton Writers’ Group held 

recently. 

Nigel read aquotation –“When it 

comes to writing learn the rules like 

apro so you can break them like an 

artist.” 

The discussion point was to read 

everything. If you’ re serious about 

getting published, read widely in 

your chosen genre and market so 

that you know what people are 

reading now. The assignment was 

“That Was the Last Time Anyone 

Saw Her”. Members wrote of 

Enchanted Forest, Bunny, Shirley 

Temple doll, I-pad, prisons, 

eyebrows, purple, berries. 

The assignment was “The first 

time Isaw her”. Members wrote of 

familiar, knife, young farmers, 

trouble, possible sister, enormous 

green waders and blushing red. 

The November assignment is “I 

Had Never Noticed the Door Before” 

or aChristmas story. 

Visitors are welcome, please 

phone Rae at 3088927 or go to our 

Facebook page.


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RESULTS 

Tinwald Cycling Club 

It was the Team Lampe show on 

Sunday when father and daughter 

duo of Sam and Sophie took victory in 

Tinwald Cycling Club’s, LL Kirwan and 

Sons Ltd, AshburtonOnline handicap 

event around the Wakanui –Hakatere 

seven rises course. 

Sam Lampe took the bulls by the 

horns in the senior 48km event, 

making asolo bid for glory in the final 

5km. It proved to be the decisive break 

staying clear by aslender 17 seconds 

from the chasing bunch that was 

cutting into his lead. 

Richard Kirwan produced his best 

performance of the season leading 

the chasing group in with astrong 

sprint to take the second place spoils. 

Jelle Hendrikson found himself on 

the podium for the second week 

running picking up third place. 

John Doherty turned the clock back 

with astrong showing to take fourth 

place. Roger Wilson and Craig 

Roulston filled out the top six 

positions. 

Scratch marker Tony Ward rode the 

course in 65.00 to claim fastest time 

honours. 

Co-markers Cole Harris and Gareth 

Lewis recorded second and third time. 

The juniors and division 2contested 

a16km handicap event. 

Sophie Lampe again showed her 

ability on the bike with astrong ride off 

the back mark to find the front and 

claim the victors spoils and in doing so 

secured fastest time honours, riding 

the distance in 30.28. 

Jack Hooper also produced atop 

ride from the back to secure second 

place. Flynn Scott put in an eye 

catching ride to take third place. 

Robbie Lampe and Charlotte 

Stevenson rounded out the top five. 

Stacey Hooper laid down agreat 

performance to take division 2 

honours from Toresa Hooper, and 

Kenny Johnston. Next the club will 

travel to Methven to contest a48km 

handicap event. 

Ashburton Ladies Golf 

October 29 –LGU, Helen Gallagher 

Trophy &Tucker Salver (3rd rd) - 

Winner over the Field: Hilary Ward – 

66 by lot. Silver Vicki Moore –74, 

Bronze 1Tonee Hurley -66, Bronze 2 

Alison Grant -67. Other good scores: 

Ali Johnstone –69bylot, Alison 

Hewson –69, Leigh Wackrow –70, 

Marilyn Walker –71bylot, Daphne 

McDonnell –71. Nearest the Pins: No 

4: Flowers at the Gate: Marilyn 

Walker, No 8: Samantha Rose: Alison 

Grant, No 12: Lynn’s small Salon: 

Mary-Lou Watson, No 14: Preen 

Ashburton: Tonee Hurley, Millhouse 

Kitchen –Longest Putt –No18: Hilary 

Ward. 

Ashburton Golf Club 

JKF Homes Social Teams week 

ending October 25. Top team: Tee 

Totallers 93: Lois Sparrow, Leah 

Thomas, Carol Boulton, Chrissy 

Cricketer Riley Broker of 

AshColl 2nd XI batting during 

play on Sunday against 

Sydenham Youth 3rd XI at 

Ashburton Domain. Sydenham 

won the toss and elected to 

bowl first. Ashburton reached 

the score of 387/7 at the end of 

the 40 overs, with Riley Broker 

top scoring with 147, followed 

by extras with 90 then George 

King with 56 and Nic Dalgety 

with 51. Sydenham reached 

221/4, with Lee Tod 1/15 off 4, 

Max Lye 1/27 off 8, and 

Alexander Forbes 1/29 off 5. 

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Milne. Women: The Unpredticables 

82.5. Mixed: The Euros 92, MACAS 

85.5. Men: Any Holes aGoal91, Par 

Tee Balls 90.5, Marauders 89.5, Read 

Rebels 88, Hunters &Collectors 87.5 

Top man: James Choi 38, Top 

Woman: Helen Hawksby 34.5 

Nearest the Pins: Columbus Coffee – 

Chrisjan Senekel, Mac &Maggies – 

Chrisjan Senekal, Paul May Motor – 

Don McLeod, Nuttal Plumbing – 

Adrian Hopwood, Karen McRae 

Property Brokers Longest Putt: Hilary 

Lovett, Murray Young Property 

Brokers Longest Putt: Brian Hawksby, 

Twos: Colin Hunt, Anne Watson, Don 

McLeod. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

Evening –October 28, Mixed grade. 

N/S 1st Dee Murdoch &Bev Turton, 

2nd Mike Holdaway &Cath King, 3rd 

George Brown &David Fisher. E/W 

1st Murray Wackrow &Marilyn Cross, 

2nd Bev Blair &Joyce Johnson, 3rd 

Will Murphy &Heather Sim. 

Evening –October 29, ALadder. 

N/S 1st Alan Wright &PeterWilson, 

2nd Mary Buckland &Trish 

Downward, 3rd Jan de Jong &Judith 

Edmond. E/W 1st Trish Small &Ian 

Doel, 2nd Bernadette Van Der Lem & 

Linda Baker, 3rd Leigh Wackrow & 

Mike Holdaway. 

Afternoon- October 30, Valetta 

Trophy. N/S 1st Trish Small &Mary 

Buckland, 2nd Linda Baker &Peter 

Wilson, 3rd Judith Edmond & 

Rosemary McLaughlin. 

E/W 1st Rewa Kyle &Trish 

Downward, 2nd Maree Moore &Mike 

Holdaway, 3rd John Shearer &Bruce 

Sim. 

Evening –October 31, President’s 

Trophy. N/S 1st Bernadette Van Der 

Lem &David Sewell, 2nd Bruce Sim & 

John Shearer, 3rd Trish Downward & 

Peter Wilson. E/W 1st Audrey Rooney 

&Linda Baker, 2nd Colin Clemens & 

Johnny Wright, 3rd Jim Rooney & 

Maree Moore. 

Evening –October 28, Mixed 

grade. N/S 1st Dee Murdoch &Bev 

Turton, 2nd Mike Holdaway &Cath 

King, 3rd George Brown &David 

Fisher. E/W 1st Murray Wackrow & 

Marilyn Cross, 2nd Bev Blair &Joyce 

Johnson, 3rd Will Murphy &Heather 

Sim. 

Evening –October 29, ALadder. 

N/S 1st Alan Wright &PeterWilson, 

2nd Mary Buckland &Trish 

Downward, 3rd Jan de Jong &Judith 

Edmond. E/W 1st Trish Small &Ian 

Doel, 2nd Bernadette Van Der Lem & 

Linda Baker, 3rd Leigh Wackrow & 

Mike Holdaway. 

Afternoon- October 30, Valetta 

Trophy. N/S 1st Trish Small &Mary 

Buckland, 2nd Linda Baker &Peter 

Wilson, 3rd Judith Edmond & 

Rosemary McLaughlin. 

E/W 1st Rewa Kyle &Trish 

Downward, 2nd Maree Moore &Mike 

Holdaway, 3rd John Shearer &Bruce 

Sim. 

Evening –October 31, President’s 

Trophy. N/S 1st Bernadette Van Der 

Lem &David Sewell, 2nd Bruce Sim & 

John Shearer, 3rd Trish Downward & 

Peter Wilson. E/W 1st Audrey Rooney 

&Linda Baker, 2nd Colin Clemens & 

Johnny Wright, 3rd Jim Rooney & 

Maree Moore. 

Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers 

Riders 26. 16km Out and Home 

Handicap. 30th Oct 2024. 1st. Richard 

Kirwan 28m 25s. 2nd Graham 

McDougal 30m 25s. 3rd Doug Coley 

28m 26s. 4th Natalie Breading 30m 

26s. 5th Dean Gallagher 28m 29s. 6th 

Don Morrison 30m 29s. 7th Alice 

Breading 30m 42s. 8th Duncan Grant 

26m 22s. 9th Nick Grijns 26m 23s. 

10th Chris Gilbert 26m 23s. 11th 

Garth Lewis 23m 32s F/T. 12th Dave 

Knight 23m 33s. 2f/t. 13th Paul 

Summerfield 24m 38s. 14th Paul 

Brake 24m 39s. 15th Alex Hooper 

23m 39s 3f/t. 16th Ralph Thompsett 

23m 40s 4f/t. 17th Ross Templeton 

24m 40s. 18th Chris Reid 24m 41s. 

19th Kenny Johnston 32m 28s. 20th 

Rachel Reid 30m 29s. 21st Paul 

Hands 33m 13s. 22nd Brent Hudson 

33m 13s. 23rd Cole Harris 23m 58s. 

24th Tony Ward 23m 58s. 25th Mark 

Smitheram 27m 12s. 26th Don 

Summerfield 28m 37s. 

Ashburton 9Holers 

The winners of Netherby Pharmacy 

Best Nett on 31st October were: 

Women, Joy Nicholas (29), and Men, 

Stewart Bennett (32). Nearest to the 

Pin, women on number 8, was Joy 

Nicholas and men on number 12, 

Mitchell Lye. On 7th November, we 

are playing aThree Club Challenge at 

Fecho Links, Lake Hood. Followed by 

morning tea at the Lake House. 

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MOUNTHUTT COLLEGE SENIOR PRIZEGIVING LIST 2024 

Year 11 Silver Awards 

Marco Bovendeerd -Silver in 

Technology (S2) 

Madelyn Chivers -Silver in 

Science (S1) 

Harry Cowie -Silver in History 

(S2) 

Eoghan Cronin -Silver in History 

(S2) 

Oshan Kariyawasam -Silver in 

ELL (S1) 

Charlie Marshall -Silver in 


Asia McMahon -Silver in English 

(S2) 

Tobi Peek -Silver in HPE (S2) 

Rhenella Prestosa -Silver in ELL 

(S2) 

MacarenaRamirez Marco -Silver 

in Maths &Stats (S2) 

Khian Sapang -Silver in Art (S2) 

Sean Serrano -Silver in HPE (S2) 

Jack Tate -Silver in Alternative 

Pathway 

Keeley Galbraith -Silver in 

English (S2) and History (S1) 

Tilly Johnson -Silver in HPE (S2) 

and HPE (S1) 

Elsie Dargue -Silver in Design 

(S1), English (S1), English (S2) and 

Science (S2) 

Jak Van Den Heuvel -Silver in 

Business (S2), Drama (S1), English 

(S1) and Science (S1). 


Mackenzie Baty -Silver in 

Primary Industries Academy 

Matt Castil -Silver in English 

Niko Holgate -Silver in Outdoor 

Education 

Amy McKenzie -Silver in English 

Archie McKerrow -Silver in 

Gateway 

Matthew Parker -Silver in Art 

Lucas Plimmer -Silver in Music 

Kritika Poudel -Silver in English 

Language Learning 

Ella Taylor -Silver in Geography 

Samantha Wooding -Silver in 

Statistics 

Seb Booth -Silver in Gateway 

and Young Enterprise 

Byron Campbell -Silver in 

Physical Education and Technology 

Aidan Gorman -Silver in History 

and Physical Education 

Anabel Gorman -Silver in 

Algebra and English 

Holly Watson -Silver in Algebra, 

Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 


Soni Ahota’e’iloa -Silver in 

Physical Education 

Bronte Brown -Silver in Gateway 

Lauren Campbell -Silver in 

Economics 

Liam Campbell -Silver in 

Geography 

Jack Foster -Silver in Chemistry 

Stevie-Lee Gregan -Silver in 

Economics 

Alice Jackson -Silver in Physical 

Education 

Rebekah Kalweit -Silver in 

Economics 

Momo Kato -Silver in History 

Jack Keane -Silver in 

Technology 

Henry King -Silver in Physical 

Education 

Fritz Marc Pajo -Silver in Design 

and Visual Communication 

Leah Maw -Silver in Food, 

Nutrition and Health 

Lucy Reeve -Silver in Statistics 

Milly Stockdill -Silver in 

Economics 

Stefan Struwig -Silver in Music 

and The Holmes Family Cup for 

most improved NCEA Music 

Student 

Charlotte Temporal -Silver in Art 

Ruben Birt -Silver in Outdoor 

Education and Technology (Hard 

Materials) 

Madeleine Webb -Silver in 

Biology and Chemistry 

Morgan Welsh -Silver in Biology, 

Mathematics with Calculus and 

Physics. 

The Principal’s Award for Head 

Students 

Henry King, Will Murphy, Lucy 

Reeve and Melenaite Tu’amoheloa. 

Everyday Hero Award &The 

Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa 

Genna Oates awardedthe Ken 

Lowe Memorial Prize with the 

Limbrick Memorial Cup. 

PHOTO KIRSTY SAXON 

Prize 

This award is for aschool leaver 

who, every day, faces life with 

courage, determination and dignity: 

Toby Brown. 

Extra Curricular Awards 

Boyd Keepa -Big Buddy Award 

and Trophy: Liam Campbell 

Basketball -PTA Shield for the 

Most Supportive Player: Patrick 

McHugh 

Cricket -Bruce Dickson Trophy 

for Contribution to School Cricket: 

Layla Manning; MadeleineWebb 

MHC 1st XI Cricket -Most 

Promising Player: Thomas 

McKenzie 

Duke of Edinburgh’s International 

Award -Gold Award: Lauren 

Campbell 

Duke of Edinburgh’s International 

Award -Bronze Award: Issy Marr 

Football -Most Positive 

Contribution and Sportsmanship: 

Sean Serrano 

Hockey -The Methven Hockey 

Club Award for Sportsmanship: 

Jordan Oates 

Music -Christine McArtney Cup 

for Most Improved Itinerant Student: 

Matthew Glass 

Netball -Most Improved Player in 

ANetball Team:Melenaite 

Tu’amoheloa 

Netball -Methven Netball Club 

Trophy for Best All Rounder in A 

Netball: Ella Monk 

Rugby -Edmund Body Trophy for 

Sportsmanship in Senior Rugby: 

Henry King 

Rugby -Ballantrae Cup for 

Contribution to Girls’ Rugby: 

Savannah Clark 

Tennis -Girls’ Senior Champion: 

EmmaBungard 

Tennis –Boys’ Senior Champion: 

Matthew Glass 

Touch Rugby -Keepa Trophy 

Player of the Year: Henry King 

Touch Rugby -Most Improved 

Player: Corban Deller 

Written and Spoken 

Communication -The Diana 

Limbrick Family Cup for Excellence: 

Will Murphy 

Vocal Music -The Rhys Smith 

Trophy: Madeleine Webb. 

Major Extra Curricular Awards 

Arts -The Shirley Body Trophy - 

this award is for the senior student 

who best exemplifies commitment 

and high participation in the arts, 

and whose contribution to the visual 

arts of the school has been 

outstanding: Arlo Bruce. 

Brian Blackwell Sports All 

Rounder Trophy -for the senior 

student with all round achievement, 

contribution and participation in 

school sport this year: Henry King 

(1st Senior Boys’ Swimming, 2nd 

Senior Boys’ Cross Country, 

Captain of the MHC Touch team, 

Captain of the MHC 1st XV, Captain 

of the Mid CanterburyCombined 1st 

XV, Captain of the MHC1st XI 

Cricket team). 

Cochrane Trophy for Highest 

Achievement -Outstanding 

achievement to the highest level in a 

sport for the year: Lucy Reeve (2nd 

place at the 2024 NZ National Track 

Champs for U19 Points race, 2nd 

place in the U19 Team Sprint at NZ 

National Track Champs and 3rd in 

the U19 Team Pursuit,Member of 

the Australasian based women’s 

cycling team that competed in the 

Tour of Tuscany, 1st Place at New 

Zealand Secondary Schools and 

SISS Track Cycling, Current NZSS 

Champ). 

Year 11 Gold Awards 

Arm Multhida -Gold in Maths and 

Stats (S2) 

Anna Quigley -Gold in English 

(S1) 

Josh Walker -Gold in English 

(S2) 

Jade Wallace -Gold in Art (S1) 

Archie Cudmore -Gold in 

Technology (S2), Silver in 


William Jones -Gold in HPE (S1), 

Silver in Science (S1) 

Mac Smith-Gold in HPE (S2), 

Silver in HPE (S1) 

Ryan Dwyer -Gold in Science 

(S1), Silver in HPE (S2) and 

Science (S1) 

Holly Thompson -Gold in History 

(S2), Silver in English (S1) and 

Maths &Stats (S1) 

Minuka Randeniya -Gold in ELL 

(S2) and Maths &Stats(S2) 

Jamea Simbajon -Gold in Art 

(S2) and Design (S2) 

Rose Fletcher-Young -Gold 

Alternative Pathway and Foods 

(S2), Silver in Geography (S1) 

Brooke Stewart -Gold in 

Alternative Pathway and Art (S2), 

Silver in Art (S1) 

Emma Armour -Gold in Art (S1) 

and Music (S2), Silver in History 

(S1) and Music (S1) and the Talbot 

Soni Ahotaeiloa awarded the 

MethvenLions Club Tertiary 

Prize For Academic Success 

and Contribution to School Life. 


Family Cup for effort in classroom 

music 

Olivia Keane -Gold in Foods (S1) 

and Foods (S2), Silver in Maths & 

Stats (S1) and Science (S2) 

Sophia Maw -Gold in Business 

(S2) and Maths &Stats(S1), Silver 

in Geography (S1), Science (S1) 

and Science (S2) 

Georgia Monk -Gold in History 

(S1) and Maths &Stats(S1), Silver 

in Business (S1), English (S2) and 

Science (S1) 

Max Rooney -Gold in HPE (S2) 

and Science (S1), Silver in HPE 

(S1), HPE (S1), Maths &Stats(S2) 

and Maths &Stats (S2) 

Taylor Harmer -Gold in Maths & 

Stats (S2), Maths and Stats (S2) 

and Science (S2), Silver in 

Geography (S1) 

Robbie Humm -Gold in English 

(S1), Maths &Stats(S1) and 

Science, Silver in History (S1) 

Issy Marr -Gold in Design (S1), 

Foods (S1) and Science (S2), Silver 

in Music (S2) 

Liam Harden -Gold in HPE (S1), 

HPE (S2) and Science (S2), Silver 

in English (S2), Maths &Stats(S2), 

Science (S2) and Technology (S1) 

Henry Murphy -Gold in English 

(S2), Science (S1) and Science 

(S1), Silver in Business (S1), 

History (S1), Maths &Stats (S2) and 

Science (S2) 

Pinky Ancheta-Gold in Business 

(S1), English (S1), History (S2) and 

Maths &Stats (S1), Silver in Design 

(S1) and English (S2) 

Milla Leadley -Gold in Design 

Henry King and Melenaite 

Tu'amoheloa awarded the 

Methven Masonic Lodge Good 

Citizenship Award. PHOTO KIRSTY SAXON 

(S1), Geography (S1), Maths& 

Stats (S1) and Technology (S1), 

Silver in Business (S2) and Maths & 

Stats (S2) 

Emma Bungard -Gold in English 

(S2), Science (S2), Science (S1) 

and Science (S2), Silverin 

Business (S1), Maths&Stats (S1) 

and Science (S1) 

Harriet Brown -Gold in Drama 

(S1), English (S1), English (S2), 

History (S1), Music (S1) and 

Science (S1) 

Jordan Oates -Gold in Business 

(S1), History (S1), HPE (S1), Maths 

&Stats(S1), Science (S2) and 

Science (S1), Silver in Science (S2) 

and Science (S2). 

The Paddock Vets Prize for Top 

Academic Achievement in Year 

11 

Matthew Glass -Gold in 

Geography (S1), History (S2), HPE 

(S1), HPE (S2), Maths &Stats (S2), 

Maths &Stats (S1) and Science 

(S2), Silver in Business (S1), 

English (S2) and Maths&Stats 

(S1). 


Holly Boag -Gold in Art 

James Ferguson-Cooke -Gold in 

Technology 

Lexi Hooker-Gold in Physical 

Education 

Jett Jansen -Gold in Outdoor 

Education 

Eirene Mallari -Gold in Real 

World Skills 

Blake Pilgrim -Gold in National 

Trades Academy 

Lucy Cowie -Gold in History, 

Silver in Geography 

Conor Heneghan -Gold in 

Gateway, Silver in Physical 

Education 

Ruby Keeley -Gold in Design and 

Visual Communication, Silver in 

Statistics 

Carter Pilgrim -Gold in National 

Trades Academy, SilverinReal 

World Skills 

Jordan Imms-Protheroe-Gold in 

English, SilverinFood, Nutrition 

and Health 

Finn Veix -Gold in Physical 

Education, SilverinStatistics 

Sophie Sauer -Gold in Statistics, 

Silver in Agriculture and Biology 

Georgia Gardner -Gold in Design 

and Visual Communication and 

Food, Nutrition &Health 

Kushal Rai -Gold in Algebra and 

English Language Learning 

Nicole Moore -Gold in Agriculture 

and Statistics, Silver in Chemistry 

Nikita Cavanagh -Gold in Food, 

Nutrition &Health and Young 

Enterprise, SilverinBiology and 

Statistics 

Estella Lister -Gold in English 

and Food, Nutrition &Health, Silver 

in Chemistry, History and Statistics 

Ricky Davies -Gold in Design and 

Visual Communication, English and 

History, SilverinMusic 

Ryan Richan -Gold in Algebra, 

Physical Education and Physics, 

Silver in Technology. 

The Paddock Vets Prize with 

the ANZ Bank Cup for Top 

Academic Achievement for Year 

12 

Sarah Reeve -Gold in Biology, 

Chemistry, English,Food Nutrition 

&Health, Statistics and Young 

Enterprise. 


Quinn Bessai-Gold in History 

Isabella Casey-Solly -Gold in 

Music 

Rose Dargue -Gold in English 

Ella-Rose Galbraith -Gold in 

History 

Casey Phillips-Gold in 

Technology (Hard Materials) 

Tyler Maher -Gold in Physical 

Education 

Layla Manning-Gold in Gateway 

Ella Monk -Gold in Chemistry 

Wynter Taylor-Harding-Gold in 

Outdoor Education 

Arlo Bruce -Gold in Art, Silver in 

History 

Steffi Furndorfler-Gold in 

Gateway, SilverinGeography 

Melenaite Tu’amoheloa-Gold in 

PhysicalEducation, Silver in 

Statistics 

Jerhod Lozada -Gold in Real 

World Skills, Silver in Algebra and 

Physics 

Will Murphy -Gold in English, 

Silver in Economics and Statistics 

James Clark -Gold in 

Geography, Silver in Agriculture, 

Chemistry and Mathematics with 

Calculus 

Joshua Bellew -Gold in 

Economics and Statistics 

CadenMcSweeney -Gold in 

Agriculture and Statistics 

Lachie Jessep-Gold in Biology 

and Statistics, Silver in Chemistry 

and English 

Genna Oates -Gold in Biology, 

Chemistry, English and Physics, 

Silver in Mathematics with Calculus. 

Academic Prizes 

Agriculture -The South Pacific 

Seeds (NZ) Ltd Prize: Jack Foster 

Agriculture -The South Pacific 

Seeds (NZ) Ltd Award for interest in 

Agriculture.(Awardedtothe student 

who shows diligence, tenacity of 

purpose and enthusiasm for rural 

life): Jess Moore 

Agriculture -Primary Industries 

Prize for the Top StudentinYear 11 

in Primary IndustriesAcademy: 

RyanDwyer 

Art -The Peter BeavenArchitect 

Memorial Prize: Arlo Bruce 

Biology -The Methven 

Contracting Prize: Jack Foster 

Chemistry -The Methven 

Pharmacy Prize and the Holdaway 

Family Cup: Joshua McKenzie 

Matt Castil awarded the music 

prize, The McCaw SeedsPrize 

and the Rita Mangin Trophy. 


Design and Visual 

Communication -The Methven 

Seed CleaningPrize: Momo Kato 

Digital Technology -The 

Heartland Ricoh Prize and the 

McLaughlin Cup for Computer 

Skills: Joshua McKenzie 

Economics -The Farmers Corner 

Prize: MadeleineWebb 

English -The Mitre 10 Mega 

Ashburton Prize: Arlo Bruce 

English Language Learning-The 

Ski Time Prize: Momo Kato 

Food, Nutritionand Health -The 

Stronechrubie Prize and the Edna 

Low Trophyfor Home Economics 

with recipe book from the Mid 

Canterbury Federation of Women’s 

Institutes -Melenaite Tu’amoheloa. 

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MOUNT HUTT COLLEGE SENIOR PRIZEGIVING LIST 2024 CONTINUED 

From Page 70 

Academic Prizes continued 

Gateway –The TEC Prize for 

Excellence in the Gateway 

Programme: Sam Coldicott. 

Pathway Learning in 

Gateway The Bradford 

Building Prize For 

commitment, enthusiasm and 

development of workbased 

skills: Lucas Plimmer 

Geography The Molloy 

Agriculture Prize with the 

Bruce Dickson Trophy and 

book award: Jack Foster 

History The Methven 

Trucking Prize for History with 

the Irene Dalton Memorial 

Trophy: Ella Monk 

Mathematics with Calculus 

The Nor’west Arch Prize: 

Joshua McKenzie 

Mathematics with Statistics 

The Jackson Holmes 

Contracting Prize: Jack Foster 

Music The McCaw Seeds 

Prize with the Rita Mangin 

Trophy for General 

Excellence in Music: Matt 

Castil 

Outdoor Education The 

Toby Brown awarded the 

Mount Hutt College Every Day 

Hero Award. 


Currie Family Trophy for 

contribution, perseverance 

and achievement in Outdoor 

Education: Caden McSweeney 

Physical Education The 

Flow Pool +Studio Prize with 

the Collins Cup: Lucy Reeve 

Physics The Humm 

Engineering Prize: Joshua 

McKenzie 

Technology Hard Materials 

The Methven Landscape 

Supplies Prize: Henry King 

Vocational Pathways The 

Shearmac Aluminum Prize for 

astudent who has attended a 

dual enrolment programme 

and through diligence, 

enthusiasm and development 

of workplace skills is well 

prepared for employment: 

Ruby Fuller. 

Major Awards 

The Matt Wallace Memorial 

Award &The Ōpuke Thermal 

Pools and Spa Prize Best All 

Round Year 11 Boy: Jak Van 

Den Heuvel 

The Matt Wallace Memorial 

Award &The Ōpuke Thermal 

Pools and Spa Prize Best All 

Round Year 11 Girl: Harriet 

Brown 

The First Foundation 

Scholarship: Jordan Imms 

Protheroe 

The Midland Music 

Scholarship: Matt Castil 

The Mid Canterbury Choir 

Scholarship: Madeleine Webb 

The Ken Lowe Memorial 

Prize with the Limbrick 

Henry King awarded The Brian 

Blackwell Sports All Rounder 

Trophy. 


Memorial Cup for Diligence 

and Involvement in School 

Activities:Genna Oates 

Rotary Club of Ashburton 

Awards to students with high 

achievement and significant 

contribution to school 

activities over their school 

career at Mount Hutt College: 

Rose Dargue, Will Murphy 

The Argyle Schoolwear & 

Ballantynes Cup For 

Innovation and Excellence: 

Joshua McKenzie 

Ashburton Guardian 

Community Leadership Award 

with the Time for Diamonds 

Prize: Momo Kato 

The Methven Lions Club 

Tertiary Prize (to aschool 

leaver with academic success 

and contribution to school 

life): Soni Ahota’e’iloa 

Methven Masonic Lodge 

Good Citizenship Awards: 

Henry King, Melenaite 

Tu’amoheloa 

Board of Trustees’ Award for 

Best AllRound Boy: Jack 

Keane 

Board of Trustees’ Award for 

Best AllRound Girl: Lucy 

Reeve. 

Proxime Accessit 

The ROMcDowell Crystal 

Globe and The Ashburton High 

School and Rotary Club of 

Ashburton Prizes: Jack Foster. 

2024 Dux 

Rotary Club of Ashburton 

and Philip Wareing Ltd Cup: 

Joshua McKenzie. 

Spooky goings on in Methven 

All manner of scary creatures 

haunted Mid Canterbury on 

Halloween last week. 

Residents throughout the 

district decorated their homes, 

including in Methven, where 

they can opt in to be placed on 

aMethven Halloween map. 

The map initiative, which has 

been held in the town for about 

eight years, means trick or 

treaters know which homes to 

go to. 

Photographer Kirsty Saxon 

snapped some pictures in 

Methven. 

Halloween is for dogs as well. 

It is treats, rather than tricks, for Basil Tantau. 

Lincoln McLeod takes scary to the next level. 

Tama Watene, both fast and frightful, on his scooter. 

Marcie Dekker is terrifyingly cute in her bee costume.


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Warmerweather promises good results 

Labour Weekend has been and 

gone. The days are getting 

longerand soil temperatures 

are rising, resultinginfaster 

growth for established plants 

and young seedlings. Seed sown 

now is also almost certain to 

germinate. 

Vegetables 

French and butter beans can 

be sown in the open. Placethe 

seeds singly, about 15cm apart 

and 5cm deep. 

Runner beans for growing up 

trellises or on frames can also 

be sown now in asunny spot. 

Smaller cucumber varieties 

can be sown in rich soil but, in 

cooler areas, these and other 

cucurbits, including zucchini 

(courgettes), are better grown 

from plants bought from a 

garden centre. 

Maincrop beetroot can be 

sown, to mature in autumn and 

stand over winter. Sow beetroot 

seed about 1cm deep. A 

beetroot seed is actually a 

cluster of three or four seeds, so 

when the seedlings appear, thin 

them to 15cm apart. The 

thinnings can be used to fill 

gaps in rows. 

Asparaguscan be harvested 

now and spears can be taken 

over the next month. If this is 

the first season for your 

asparagus, resist taking any 

shoots so the root system can 

INSEASON: Asparagus can be harvested now and spears can be taken over the next month. 

develop. This selfdiscipline 

will pay dividends in years to 

come with more, fatter stems to 

pick. When taking spears,snap 

them off as close to the base as 

possible, taking care not to 

damage new buds aroundthem. 

Give an application of general 

fertiliser,atthe rate of 100g per 

sqm, before harvesting starts, 

then liquid manure regularly 

for the restofthe growing 

season. 

Sweet corn can still be sown. 

Chooseafastmaturing variety 

and sow in groups of six to eight 

plants, 15cm apart in each 

direction, to help fertilisation. 

The plants need shelter from 

cold winds and plenty of 

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compostand lime. 

Peas, lettuce, carrots, spring 

onions, radish and turnips can 

still be sown for succession 

crops. 

Winter greens, savoy 

cabbage,broccoli, Brussels 

sprouts, kale and cauliflower 

should be sown now. 

Flowers 

Loveinamist (Nigella) 

candytuft, larkspur, Calliopsis, 

sweet sultan, Clarkia and 

Shirley poppies are among 

annuals that resent being 

transplanted and should be 

sown where they are to flower. 

Phlox is asweetscented 

perennial that comes in 

shades of pink and lavender, 

as well as white. Plants should 

now be amass of shoots. A 

little blood and bone worked 

in around the plants will 

ensure agood display in late 

summer. 

Tulips and narcissi should 

be left as long as possible 

before lifting, cleaning, then 

replanting or storing. Foliage 

must not be removed until it 

has turned yellow. 

Dahlias may be planted and 

old clumps of tubers lifted and 

broken up for replanting. 

Stake when planting to avoid 

damaging the roots later. 

Fruit 

Hardier tomatoes can be 

planted outdoors this month, 

but the plants will need 

shelter from strong westerly 

and southerly winds. Set 

stakes in position before 

putting in the plants so the 

roots will not be damaged. 

Tomatoes need rich, welldrained 

soil to which has been 

added asprinkling of potash. 

Interest rate warning from NZ's biggest bank 

BYSUSAN EDMUNDS OF RNZ 

It's getting closer to the time when 

locking in alongerterm home loan rate 

might be worth it, ANZ economists say. 

Retail rates have dropped further 

than the official cash rate (OCR)might 

fall, and global rates are pushing up. 

In their latest property market 

update, ANZ economists note interest 

rates have fallen again through October, 

led by afall in floating rates which 

followed the OCR down by 50 basis 

points. 

‘‘Large falls were also seen in the 

mediansixmonth and oneyear rates 

down 0.36 per cent and 0.3 per cent, 

respectively but two and threeyear 

rates fell only 0.1 per cent and fourand 

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fiveyear rates 

were 

unchanged.’’ 

Most people 

refixing their 

home loans at the 

moment are now 

fixing for six 

months. 

But at the 

moment sixmonth 

rates are 

between 6.39 per 

cent and 6.5 per 

cent at the main 

banks, compared 

to 5.79 per cent to 

5.99 per cent for one year. 

The economists said paying more now 

in order to fix for acheaper, longer rate 

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environment where 

rates were falling. 

‘‘We think it's 

again worth 

considering this 

month. But caution 

is needed; we are 

inching closer to 

the point where 

mortgage rates are 

likely to find abase. 

Markets are already 

pricing in OCR cuts 

all the way down to 

three percent, 

which is below our forecast, so timing 

will be key for anyone who wants to pick 

the proverbialbottom.’’ 

They said global rates 

were rising, which meant 

wholesale rates were likely 

to bottom out ‘‘fairly soon’’. 

‘‘As pleasing as it is to 

'beat the market', at some 

stage, thosewho have a 

fixed term expiring soon, 

no matter when it was 

entered into, will need to 

decide whether to keep 

hoping that mortgage rates 

keep fallingormake the 

decision to fix for longer.’’ 

They said while more 

went into rate setting than 

just the OCRand wholesale rates, the 

time was coming when the pace of falls 

was likely to slow and they would start to 

find abase. 

‘‘Longerterm rates could even rise if 

global longterm interest rates keep 

rising.’’ 

ASB last week offered customers a 

oneyear rate of 5.59 per cent but this 

week could not go lower than 5.79 per 

cent. 

ASB said it considered anumber of 

factors when setting rates, including 

market conditions, wholesale rates and 

the rates offered to savers and term 

depositors. 

Infometrics chief executive Brad 

Olsen said the average oneyear special 

rate had fallen 0.99 per cent in 

September from the peak. 

But over that same period, the OCR 

only moved 0.25 per cent. 

‘‘That'salmost four times as much of a 

fall in actual on special interest rates 

than the OCR.’’ 

He agreed with ANZ that meant 

significant falls in the OCRhad already 

been priced in to the rates on offer from 

banks soa50basispoint fall this 

month, for example, would not mean a 

50bp fall was likely in most loan terms. 

‘‘It would be much easier to 

communicate if retail rates dropped in 

lockstep with the OCR, but they don't. 

There'snot necessarily afull 

passthrough. 

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Fashion sense turning to op shop chic 

New Zealanders are turning 

away from highend fashion 

when it comes time to refresh 

their wardrobes. Op shop chic 

is likely to be abig look this 

summer. 

Figures from Stats NZ show 

retail sale volumes per person 

have been falling for the last 

twoandahalf years and some 

clothing retailers are feeling 

the pinch. 

New Zealand designer Kate 

Sylvester will be closing down 

in 2025, and in Auckland 

Juliette Hogan has shut its 

Ponsonby shop, while 

department store Smith and 

Caughey's has closed its 

Newmarket store and 

significantly downsized its CBD 

operation. 

At the same time, the appetite 

for preloved, more affordable 

designer clothing is quickly 

growing. 

Kate Sylvester's Ponsonby 

store closed its doors last 

weekend and shoppers in the 

suburb told RNZ it was sad 

news. 

‘‘I did go in and purchase two 

pairs of her favourite jeans that 

she styles because Ididn't want 

to miss out. I've lived in this 

area for along time, over 20 

years ... it will be asad loss,’’ 

one woman said. 

Another shopper agreed it 

was ashame. 

‘‘Because Idosee that people 

do go in and buy stuff quite 

frequently, but I'm guessing 

volumes aren'tenough to keep 

them where they currently 

are.’’ 

Designer Juliette Hogan said 

the retail landscape had shifted 

over the last 20 years. 

THINK TWICE: The appetite for preloved more affordable designer clothing is growing. 

‘‘With kind of the economy, 

the way that it is at the moment, 

having three retail stores in 

Auckland is, Ithink, aluxury. 

‘‘Also with the changing face 

of Ponsonby, it's becoming far 

more hospitalityoriented as 

opposed to retail when we first 

started out.’’ 

The New Zealand brand still 

had stores in downtown 

Auckland and the suburb of 

Newmarket, as well as shops in 

Wellington and Christchurch, 

but the business was adapting 

to changes in shopping habits, 

she said. 

‘‘So, we're looking at what 

stock we're putting in store, 

how much stock we're putting in 

store, the frequency that we're 

putting it in, how we 

communicate with our 

customers.’’ 

Some shoppers told RNZ 

their habits had changed when 

it came to buying clothes. 

‘‘I probably buy betterquality 

clothes that last for longer but 

buy less,’’ one person said. 

Another said they shopped 

less often, ‘‘going out like, you 

know, every three months or 

something to astore to buy 

clothes is not something that's 

really in the habit anymore’’. 

One woman said she needed 

to try things on before buying 

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them. ‘‘I just think you need to 

look at the shape, the size, the 

fabrics. Ilike to probably buy 

more medium to highend 

clothing.’’ 

Another shopper said they 

thrifted their clothing. 

‘‘I haven't bought anything 

new for two years, better (for) 

the environment sort of thing. 

(It's) kind of cool, you find alot 

of the same kind of calibre of 

clothes, kind of like aKate 

Sylvester, you'll find that for 

way cheaper.’’ 

Auckland University 

associate professor of 

marketing Michael Lee focuses 

on anticonsumption and 

consumer habits. 

He said people were thinking 

twice about buying expensive 

clothing and there was more 

appetite for preloved clothing 

not only for aunique sense of 

style, but because the clothes 

had astory. 

‘‘This is the group that seems 

to be on the rise, that actually 

like the idea that the preloved 

clothing was, you know, as the 

term suggests preloved, so it's 

got almost like asoul or an 

essence that has existed before 

that came into their 

ownership.’’ 

Aidan Bartlett, chief 

executive of preloved clothing 

marketplace Designer 

Wardrobe, said business was 

booming. 

Designer Wardrobe had now 

expanded to Australia to make 

transTasman trading available 

and sales had increased fivefold 

since Covid19, he said. 

‘‘It's actually growing around 

15 to 20 percent annualised, 

which is massive when you 

compare it to other sort of 

categories, it's usually like five 

to eight percent. So seeing that 

level of growth is really 

exciting.’’ 

The growing membership 

was also down to increased 

awareness of the fashion 

industry's environmental 

impact, Bartlett said. 

‘‘Textile waste is actually the 

secondbiggest polluter in the 

world, next to oil and people 

have just become alot more 

aware of that and just wanting 

to reduce their carbon 

footprint, and preloved is a 

great way to do so.’’ 

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Kiwis treated for our nation’s most 

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The release of PCFNZ’s survey findings 

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Featuring leading urologists and health 

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For the more than 4000 NZ men diagnosed 

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Chief executive officer Peter Dickens said 

the survey aimed to glean insights from 

patients treated for prostate cancer, on the 

physical, mental, emotional and 

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services. Professional and 

experienced Builder. 

Specialist in renovations 

and repairs, decks, fences, 

carports and retaining, 

plastering and painting. We 

also do tree pruning and 

removal. Call Gavin 021 

267 1979. 

CARAVAN & CAMPER- 

VAN -Parts and Accessories 

Cleaners and chemicals, 

Compact kitchenware, 

Towing mirrors, Wheel and 

coupling locks, Jockey 

wheels, Reversing 

cameras, Door latches, 

Lights, Vents, Batteries, 

Chargers, Solar equipment, 

Satellite setups, Appliances, 

Heaters, Selfcontainment 

kits, Plumbing, 

Awnings, Pumps,Toilets 

and parts. See our retail 

shop. Lifestyle Motorhomes, 

199 Dobson Street, 

Ashburton. Ph: 03 308 

6627. 

CARPET-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. 

COBBLER GLENN for 

soling, heels, back linings, 

stitching, patching, zips, 

bags and boot repairs. 

Drop them into Stepping 

Out, 144 East St, Ashburton. 

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 


COMPUTER HELP - Need 

personalised help, learning 

to use your computer? 

Trouble with your, PC, 

printer, iPhone/iPad/Mac, 

network or electronic stuff? 

Call Frank on 021 120 9292 

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. 

SUN CONTROL WINDOW 

TINTING: Privacy, UV, glare, 

heat control for homes, 

offices and cars. Window 

tinting since 2004. Phone 

Kyle 03 307 6347, www. 

windowtinter.co.nz 

FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER 

A NEW LOOK 

that lasts! 

Existing kitchens, doors, 

furniture &appliances 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2678069 

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 

PERSONAL 

HI MY NAME IS 

STEPHANIE 

Iamarelationship 

consultant with over 

30 years in the industry. 

Over the last 3decades 

Ihave successfully 

introduced thousands 

of genuine people looking 

for apartner. 

Please call 0800-446-332 

for afree 

compatibility match. 

Happiness is only 

aphone call away. 

Seniors welcome. 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

MUSHROOM 

COMPOST 

Nowisthe time to diginour 

topqualitymushroom 

composttoyour 

vegetablegarden. 

$60 per cubic metre 

or $10 bag. 

Deliveryavailable 

208 Maronan Road. 

Phone 021 129 8936 


2726150 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

PEASTRAW$7/bale, 21 

pack $140. Sheep manure 

$10/bag. Call Dave 027 

601 1426, with your order. 

AHinds and Districts Lions 

Project. 

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 


Plains Rotary 

Charitable Trust 

LINSEED STRAW 

$8 per small bale delivered 

Fordetails and ordering go to 

https://plainsrotary.org.nz/linseed-straw-order/ 

or phone Philip 0278 247 050 


2709008 

Gn y u ! 

28-30 Nov Dunedin Heritage Tour 

26-29 Dec Christmas Tour (Haast) 

29-31 Dec Gold Train Journey (incl. Taieri Train) 

Expressions of Interest: 

Catlins Walking Tour 

“Cean Mme Tha Las Lie” 

ashburtoncranes2015@gmail.com 


027 265 6883 

W: beckleycoachlines.co.nz 

E: beckleycoachlines@gmail.com 



ACTIVE MAINTENANCE - 

HEATPUMP/AIRCON ASHBURTON PROPERTY 

maintenance, installation SERVICES. Waterblasting, 

and repairs. HRV filter Window washing, 

replacement. GUTTER Spouting/gutter clearing, 

CLEANING for single Lawn mowing, Gardens, 

storey homes and GEN- Landscape. General 

ERAL HANDYMAN work. 

Phone Steven on 021 483 

376. 

handyman odd jobs, Maintenance 

and more. Phone 

Bradley 027 351 6504. 

2726227 

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 

•GARDENING /SPRAYING 

•SECTION CLEAN-UPS 

•RUBBISH REMOVAL 

•GUTTER CLEANING 

Franchises 

Available 

2686935 

SUPERVISOR WANTED 

MethvenTownship 

We arelooking forawell organised person to manage the distribution of 

advertising material &localnewspapers into household letter boxes. 

This is apart-time contract position whereyou canco-ordinate most of your 

work from home,allowing the opportunitytocontinue or applyfor work in 

other fields.The position mayincludemanaging ateamofdeliverers. 

This role could suit an at home parent, 

retiree or someonereturning to the workforce. 

Youwill need asuitable vehicle,mobile phone,computer with internet access 

and be able to provide short-term undercoverstorage. 

Forfurther information pleasecontact Mark 

Mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

2720434


CLASSIFIEDS 





Wellbeing Support&AdverseEvents 

Coordinator–MidCanterbury 

Rural SupportTrust 

The Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust helps to 

strengthen and support our Rural Community – 

driven by our core values which are confidentiality, 

integrityand support. 

The new role of Wellbeing support and adverse 

events coordinatorhas evolvedthrough thegrowth 

of the Trust, and an increase in demand for our 

resourcesand support. 

We are looking for someone with the following 

core attributes: 

-Sound knowledge across all sectors and 

connections withinthe localRural community. 

-Empathy with emphasis on confidentiality and 

reliability. 

-A willingness tosupport people experiencing 

adversity and significant life challenges in both 

personal and businessenvironments. 

-Preferable experience inresponding to adverse 

events. 

-Shared responsibility of managing the 0800 

number response is avital part of this role. The 

availabilitytobeoncall,excellentcommunication, 

record keeping and confidentiality is paramount. 

This is apaid part-time position, requiring extra 

hours during an adverse event orresponse effort. 

Components of the role are a job share with 

the current Wellbeing coordinator which allows 

flexibility. Ongoing training isoffered and required 

forthis role. 

Forfurther informationand adescription of 

services please contact 

Jo Cook jo.cook@ruralsupport.org.nz 

027 6839832 

Read more about whatthe Rural Support Trustdo 

www.rural-support.org.nz/regions/south-island/ 

mid-canterburyorcheckusout on 

Facebook MidCanterburyRural Support Trust. 

Ashburton Apiaries is alocal family business that 

specialises in honey and queen bee production, 

we alsosupplyhives forcroppollinationwithinthe 

MidCanterburyregion. 

Afull-timeposition hasrecently become available, 

weare looking forsomeone to join oursmall team 

in September. 

We are looking for someone who isphysically fit 

and able. The person must have agood sense of 

humour,bemotivated,energetic andpractical. 

Aclass 2driving licence would beanadvantage. 

Afarming background would bepreferable but 

notnecessaryasfull trainingwill be provided. 

Please supply your CV with referencesto: 

nz_greg@hotmail.com 

SELL 

SELL 

2726070 

2724081 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 

SELL 

RETAIL DISPLAYSTANDS 

Zapwall gondolastandsoncastors.1x1.8metre, 1x1.2metre. Smart versatilestands, as new 

condition.Alsoavailable alarge rangeofchromeZapwall fittings. Sell together or separately. 

PhoneSuzanne 0273575099 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTERHOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

For allother medicalassistance outsideofnormal 

hourspleasephone your generalpracticeteam, 

24/7tospeak with ahealthprofessionalwho 

will give youfreehealthadviceonwhattodoor 

wheretogoifyou need urgentcare. 

Ifyou don’thavearegular generalpractice, 

call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephonehealthadvice. 

Allnon-residents andvisaholders please bringyour 

passporttoyoursurgery appointment. 

NewZealanderstobring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex, 

EastStreet will be openon... 

Saturday from 9amuntil 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldinePharmacywillbeopen: 

Monday to Friday, 9amuntil 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice 

Phone thehealthline on 0800 611116 

Brought 

toyouby 

CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 3086733 

Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz 

FOR LEASE 

OFFICE TO LEASE 

In multi-tenanted 

officebuilding, 

parking,signboard, 

fibre optic hub, 

common tearoom, 

24 hour access, 

CCTV,security 

131 Alford Forest Rd 

Ph 021 554 570 

2714163 

Self Storage,Ashburton. 

Since2006 

Various sizes, 

secureaccess,trailer 

Making storage easier 

www.rainbowstorage.co.nz 

office@rainbowstorage.co.nz 

Ph /Text 021 554 570 

FOR LEASE 

SELL 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

WANTED TO BUY 

2570375 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

WANTED TO RENT 

COTTAGE, HOUSE wanted 

to rent on outskirts of Ashburton. 

By older, honest, 

reliable male. Multi skilled, 

don’t mind repairs to make 

liveable. Phone 027 234 

7431 

CLOCKWORK Hornby Train 

set, Meccano set, Farmyard 

set. Collectors items. 

Offers over $300. Phone 

021 0233 3813. 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

2686933 

ALL JAZZ records wanted, 

Kiwi and overseas artists. 

Blue Note, Prestige, Riverside, 

ECM, Verve, Impulse, 

CTI, Milestone etc. Top 

prices paid for good titles. 

Please phone Dave 021 

222 6144, Pennylane 

Records, Chch. 7days. 

CARAVAN wanted with 

shower and toilet, needing 

repairs ok or any condition. 

Also wanting ahorse float 

and atrailer. Ph Steve 027 

6220 011 

MEETINGS 

TINWALD SCOUT GROUP 

AGM, Tuesday 19th 

November at 7.30pm. 

Laghmor Road, Tinwald. 

TINWALD 

GOLF CLUB INC 

AnnualGeneral Meeting 

Monday18thNovember 

7pm at the Clubrooms 

Minutes from the 

2023 AGM 

Presidents Report 

Financial Report 

Election ofOfficers 

General Business 

Andrew Barrie 

Secretary 

MT SOMERS RFC 

AGM 

Wednesday20th 

November 2024 

in the Clubrooms 

@7pm 

Anyinquiriesand 

apologies to Secretary, 

Colleen Stanley 

stanley007@xtra.co.nz 

All welcome. 

Allenton Rugby 

Football Club Inc 

AGM 

Friday 22nd 

November 2024 

6pm at the Melrose 

Road Clubrooms 

All current andnew 

members arewelcome 

to attend, with an 

informal catch-up 

afterwards. 

IN MEMORIAM 

2726373 

2726405 

2720466 

BURROWS, Nellie and Arnold. 

— In loving memory of Nellie, 

who died ayear ago, on October 27, 

2023, and Arnold, who died 14 

years ago, on November 12, 2010. 

Dearly loved parents and 

grandparents. Deeply missed 

but forever in our hearts. 

2725104 

BUSINESS: 

MEETINGS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2725735 

NOTICEOFANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING OF 

MidCanterburyNetball Centre Inc 

Monday2nd of December at 7.30pm at 

TheGalleryRoom,Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Rd 

Business: 

Apologies 

Roll Call 

Confirmation of Minutes of 2023 AGM 

Presentation of Annual Report 

Presentation of Awards 

Election of Officers 

GeneralBusiness 

Erin Tasker 

Centre Manager 

MidCanterburyNetball 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

MEETINGS 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2024 

MEETING ROOM 

NBS OXFORD STREET STADIUM,7PM 

52 Oxford Street,Ashburton 

•Adoption of Annual Report 

•Adoption of Financial Report 

•Election of Officers •GeneralBusiness 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

NZTAApproved 

Course provider forlicences 

and endorsements 

ContactChristine formoreinformation. 

027245 2563 

CJSDRIVINGSCHOOL@OUTLOOK.COM 

2724399 

2696221 

2725844 

PENNYLANE Records 

always buying records. 

Excellent prices paid. 430 

Colombo Street, Sydenham, 

Chch. 366 3278 Open 

7days. 

SHOULDER BRACE in 

good, used condtion. 

Please phone Dennis 03 

308 3236 or 022 365 8774. 

2725416


PUBLIC NOTICE 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Monster CharityGarage Sale 

Saturday&Sunday, 9&10 November 

9am -12pm 

HIP BUILDING, 

ASHBURTONSHOWGROUNDS, 

SEAFIELD ROAD 

Thousandsofitems forsale! 

Bargains Galore! 

•Cakes •Crafts •Collectables •China 

•Furniture •Bikes •Garden •Kitchen •Produce 

•Sports •Workshop •Toys 

AshburtonPakekeLions 

CharitableTrust 

Servingour Community, 

Helping LocalCharities 

Cash or eftpos 

FRAME-CO 

NetherbyShoppingCentre, 

220 Chalmers Avenue,Ashburton 

NOVEMBERSTOCK CLEARANCE 

SALE DISCOUNTEDPRICES 

•Frame Stock–Lengths, Joined Units, 

Completed Frames •Taut-ArtCanvasStretcher 

bars,Assortedsizes •Watercolour Paper– 

Arches, Saunders,Fabriano•ArtSupplies - 

Charcoals, Pastels, Watercolourpaints, Brushes, 

Brasspicture hooks •Matted prints 

•MarthaStewart stencils etc•Framedmirrors 

•Greetingcards •Card-making paper–Bascila 

Please note:Icannotundertake anyfurther 

work from 4:30pm, Friday 22 November. 

If business stillunsoldbeforenoon, 

24 December,itwillpermanently 

closefromthatdate. 

2726380 

2715140 

2709251 

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 

Peter Blacklow 

Come andtalk to the people who know . . . 

PETE’S 

PICK 

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories forall your repairs 

&maintenance. Hot &cold waterblasters &industrial vacuum cleaners. 

Esseti welders &accessories. Stockists and distributors of Trailer Equipment. 

Locally owned &operated family business for 71 years 

TradeZ one 


South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 

Email office@blacklows.co.nz 

Weddings •RenewalofVows 

Funerals•Interments 

Namings 

021 723 089 

www.newzealandcelebrant.nz 

jenni.gibson@newzealandcelebrant.nz 

Private Sale 

K 

SAVE OVER 

$600! 

ONLY WHILESTOCKSLAST 

XCEL ARC 

VIPER TIG180AC/DC 

WELDER 

180 Amp,AC/DC TIG/MMA 

XA-TIG180V ACDC-T2 

$1299+GST 

CLASSIFIEDS 


Dr Christopher McGrath 

PhD(Otago), MSc, DO(BCOM, London) 

Consulting Musculoskeletal Healthcare 

Allenton,Ashburton 

Appointments/contactthroughweb site 

www.drchrismcgrath.co.nz 

021 0222 6378 

MICRO PLASTICS IN OUR 

SOILS? Discover more. 

Presntation - Senior 

Centre, Wednesday, 13th 

November, 7.30pm. All 

Welcome -$10pp. 

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. 

2720030 

Thurs 7th &Fri 8th 

10.00 

10.00 

11.45 

12.00 

1.40 

3.20 

3.50 

5.30 

5.45 

7.30 

7.30 

77 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

10.00 Lee 

10.00 TheCritic 

11.50 Maurice&I 

12.00 RedOne 

1.40 Six Inches of Soil 

2.10 Runt 


3.50 Lee 

5.15 Phantomofthe Opera 

6.00 Venom: TheLast Dance 

8.00 RedOne 

8.15 Terrifier3 

TheWild Robot 

Harold &the Purple Crayon 

TransformersOne 

Phantomofthe Opera 

RedOne 

Lee 

TheCritic 

Venom:The LastDance 

Six Inches of Soil 

RedOne 

Terrifier3 

Mon11th,Tues12th & 

Wed13th 

10.00 Lee 


11.50 Maurice&I 

12.00 RedOne 

1.40 Phantomofthe Opera 

2.10 Runt 

3.50 Lee 

4.45 Six Inches of Soil 

6.00 Venom: TheLast Dance 


8.00 RedOne 

8.15 Terrifier 3 

M 

M 

PG 

PG 

M 

M 

PG 

M 

PG 

R18 

Sat9th 

10.00 TheWild Robot PG 

10.00 Harold &the Purple CrayonPG 

11.45 Transformers One PG 

12.00 Phantomofthe Opera PG 


M 

3.20 Lee 

M 

3.30 RedOne 

PG 

5.30 Venom: TheLast Dance M 

5.50 Terrifier 3 

R18 

7.30 Bhool 

M 

8.10 RedOne 

PG 

Sun 10th 

PG 

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NO COMPS 

TheCritic,Phantomofthe Opera, 

RedOne,Terrifier3 

PAKEKE LIONS Charity 

Market. Bargins Galore. 

9am this Saturday and 

Sunday. HIP Building, 

Showgrounds, Seafield Rd, 

Ashburton. Pakeke Lions 

Charitable Trust. Serving 

our community, helping 

local charities. 

Enrolling nowfor 2025 with 

30 hours free forover2’s. 

Aworld of wonderand 

excitementfor tamariki 

aged 2-6! 

We provide anurturing, 

stimulating,and fun-filled 

environmentthatinspires 

children to explore, learn, 

and grow.AtKindergarten, 

everyday is an opportunity 

foryour child to embark on anew adventure, 

make friends,and create lastingmemories. 

Locations: 

Allenton: 46 Allens Rd,Allenton 

Aubrey Mason: 136 Thomson St, Tinwald 

Hampstead: 42 Cambridge St,Hampstead 

MerleLeask: 34 Davis Cres,Netherby 

Thomas St: 21 Thomas St, Allenton 

Submit an enquiryonline at 

www.ashburtonkindergartens.org.nz or pop into 

your localkindergartenfor an enrolment pack. 

2725041 

11 Jordan Ave, Ashburton 

Alovelyqualityhomeawaitsanewbuyer 

Situatedonaquiet street this solidly built Oamaru Stone, parally 

double-glazed home catches all day sun. Open plan living hosts 

aspacious kitchen with the dining and living area opening onto a 

private pao –perfect for Al-fresco dining and comes with apizza 

oven. Three bedroom home with alarge master bedroom that has 

an en suitewhile themainbathroom hasashower andbath. The 

home also has aseparatetoilet. Heang is by acompliant logfire 

and heat pump. The pet/child friendly secure secon contains a 

garden shed,raisedvegetable beds andirrigaonsystems. 

Deadline sale by 21stNovember2024 | Enquiries over $585,000 

Open Home –Saturday2nd November 10.30am -11.30am 

Privateviewingsavailable–Alan 027 202 1826 

Felicity 022 543 4115 

ListedonTrade Me. 

2723446 

Aerial and Ground Herbicide 

Spraying Programme 

Geraldine DistrictOffice– 

DepartmentofConservation 

TheDepartmentofConservation, Raukapuka/Geraldine 

DistrictOfficewishes to advise the start of its 2024/2025 

aerial and ground herbicide spraying programme forweed 

control. 

Location 

Spraying will take placeonland administered by the 

DepartmentofConservation’s Raukapuka/Geraldine District 

Office between the Rakaia and Waitakirivers and east of 

the TwoThumbs Range and the Hunter Hills between 14 

November and 30 June 2025. 

Most spraying will occur within the HakatereConservation 

Park and Ōtūwharekai (AshburtonLakes). 

Method 

Spraying will be only of proprietaryformulations containing 

the herbicides Glyphosate,Triclopyr Triethylene Amine (TEA), 

Triclopyr ButoxyEthyl Ester (BEE), Picloram,orAminopyralid 

as the activeingredient. Information regarding the 

properties of the herbicides and surfactants to be used is 

available from the Environmental Protection Agency(www. 

epa.govt.nz). Anyadditives to these herbicide formulations 

will only be surfactants and dyes added in accordancewith 

the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Arange of methods maybeutilised including aerial 

spraying,truck and gun, knapsack and cut and paste. 

Forfurther information regarding this programme please 

contact 

DepartmentofConservation 

Geraldine DistrictOffice, Geraldine 

Phone 0800 ASK DOC (0800 275 362) 

Email geraldine@doc.govt.nz 

2725592

Family Notices 


NEWS 


Deaths 

Deaths 

Deaths 

CHING, RichardBruce (Bruce) 

Reg: 815497 – On October 

28, 2024 in his 92nd year. 

Peacefully at Terrace View 

Retirement Village, Tinwald. 

Loved husband of Alex. Fun 

loving DadofDaveand Vic, and 

father-in-law ofJac, and Guy. 

Grand Dad of Rod, Preston, 

Blaine and Lexie. Many thanks 

to the staff of Terrace View, Dr 

Wootton, andLindaGeorgefor 

their exceptional compassion 

and care inBruce’s final years. 

Messages to Bruce’s family PO 

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. With 

respect to Bruce’s wishes, a 

privateservice has been held. 

‘Timetoteach in the 

fieldsnow.’ 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 


FARRELL, John William: 

At Ashburton Hospital on 

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 

aged 89 years. Dearly loved 

husband for64years of Nessie. 

Much loved father and fatherin-law 

ofMike and Karyn, Paul, 

Nicky and Greg, and Andrea 

and Dean. Loved grandfather 

of Courtney, Tori, and Brayden 

and great-grandfather of 

Noella, and Cleo. A loved 

brother of Anne,and Jeannette 

and Kevin (both deceased), and 

brother-in-law of Robert and 

Wendy (deceased), and May 

and Ray (deceased). Aloved 

uncle to all ofhis nieces and 

nephews. Messages to: The 

Farrell family, c/- PO Box 6035, 

Ashburton, 7742. ARequiem 

Mass to celebrate John’s life 

was held on Wednesday, 

November 6, 2024 followed 

by interment atthe Ashburton 

New Lawn Cemetery. 

08002MEMORY 

027637 1229 

FARRELL, John William: A 

much loved brother toAnne 

and a beloved uncle and 

inspiration to Mark and Marci 

McCloy, Shane and Maree, 

Kerry and Pip and Sonia. A 

gentle great-uncle toConnor, 

and Gemma 

FARRELL, John William: A 

much loved brother tothe late 

Jeannette and Kevin Boylen. 

Uncle to Leo and Ann, Therese, 

and Alison. Great-uncle to 

Jonathon, Fiona, andElizabeth. 

He will be fondly remembered 

and missedbyall his family. 

GLASSON, Hazel – on 

November 4, 2024. Peacefully 

at Ashburton Hospital, with 

her family at her side, aged 87 

years.Loved wife of Ian, mother 

and mother in law ofBrent and 

Pam, Trish Chapman, Wendy 

and Colan Grigg, Stephen 

and Tracy. Loved Nana of 

James and Shaun, Aimee and 

Thomas, Korey and Tayla, and 

a loved great-grandmother. 

Messagestothe Glasson family, 

POBox 472, Ashburton 7740. 

Special thanks to the staff and 

caregivers atRadius Millstream 

for their loving care ofHazel. 

A service to celebrate Hazel’s 

life will be held at the Mt 

Somers Hall, Hoods Road, Mt 

Somers on Monday November 

11, commencing at 1.00pm, 

followed by intermentatthe Mt 

Somers Cemetery. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 


NICOLSON, Edna Faye (Faye) 

on October 31, 2024, at 

Rosebank Lifecare, surrounded 

by family, aged 92 years. 

Much loved wife of the late 

Alan. Cherished companion 

of the late Gordon Gerken. 

Loved and adored Mum and 

mother-in-law of Annie and 

Grant, Philip and Stacey, and 

Graeme and Amanda. Loved 

Nana of Tarryn, Regan, Cole, 

Aiden, Mikayla, Cameron and 

Mitchel. Loved great Nanna 

to Lucas. Messages to the 

Nicolson family, POBox 472, 

Ashburton 7740. Aservice for 

Faye hasbeen held. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 


SMITH, James Henry Edward 

(Harry) (Artist) -passed away 

peacefully on October 24, 

2024, aged 89 years. The 

week of his 68th Wedding 

Anniversary.Heisnow at peace 

and gone to a better place. 

Dearly lovedhusband of Sylvia. 

Loved father and father-in-law 

of Alistair and Anna, Cindy 

and Gordon, and Andrew. 

Treasured‘Grumps’ofAndrew, 

Shaun and Shay (Australia), 

Amber, Jamie, and Mace, and 

great- grandfather to Spencer, 

Arlo, and one on the way. 

Messages to Harry’s family, P 

O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. 

Thankyou to allthe wonderful 

staff at McKenzie Health Care, 

Geraldine, for their care and 

support ofHarry. AMemorial 

servicefor Harrywillbeheld in 

our chapel,corner East andCox 

Streets,Ashburton on Saturday 

November 9th ,commencing 

at11.00am. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 


WATERMAN, Annette Doris 

(Sister Annette Community 

of the Sacred Name), at 

Christchurch Hospital on 

November 3, 2024, aged 92 

years. Professed 68 years. 

A Requiem Mass for Sister 

Annette will be held at St 

Stephens Anglican Church, 

Park Street Ashburton, 

on Friday November 8, 

commencing at 10:30am. 

Followed byprivate cremation 

at AshburtonCrematorium. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 


Acknowledgement 

CLARKE, Catherine Margaret 

(Cathie): Robert (Rob), Kay 

and Andy, Brent and Sandra 

and their families sincerely 

thank everyone who gave their 

love and support by sending 

messages, cards, flowers and 

baking during the loss of a 

very special wife, mother, 

mother-in-law, Grandma, 

great-Grandma and sister and 

sister-in-law. 

Thank you to Jo and Kate at 

Memory Funerals for their 

compassion andguidance,also 

thank you to Grant Hastie and 

his team at Netherby Pharmacy, 

andavery special thank youto 

the wonderful, caring staff at 

Radius Millstream, Ashburton. 

Please accept thisasapersonal 

acknowledge-mentfromusall. 

In Memoriam 

BURROWS,Nellieand Arnold: 

In loving memory of Nellie,who 

died ayear ago on27October 

2023, and Arnold, who died 

14 years ago on12November 

2010. Dearly lovedparents and 

grandparents. Deeply missed 

but foreverinour hearts 

HEMI, PeterTawhiwhiorangi 

27.8.1996 -8.11.2019 

Theonly thingbetterthan 

having youasmygrandson,is 

your children, 

having youastheirfather. 

Love always,Grandad 

Remembrance Service 

PORTER, Isabel Margaret: 

On October 12, 2024, at 

Ashburton. A Remembrance 

Servicefor Isabel will be heldat 

St Pauls Hakatere Presbyterian 

Church, Oxford Street, 

Ashburton tomorrow Friday, 

November 8th at 1.00 pm. 

Please feel welcome tobring 

asingle garden flower tothe 

RemembranceService. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 


Karate skills on 

showfor fundraiser 

JIONInternational Karate Dojo Ashburton 

members showed some fierce moves when 

they put on afundraising karate show on 

Sunday. Held at the Tinwald Memorial Hall, 

the show involved displays by arange of 

members, from the youngest children to 

senior instructors. About $2900 raised from 

entry tickets, donations, raffles and kitchen 

sales of snacks and drinks will go towards 

maintenance and improvements needed at the 

hall. The club trains at the hall three nights a 

week. Dojo managerJacqui Windhorst 

thanked club members and their families for 

their hard work and contributions. Pictured 

getting ready for the show last week, 

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Blignault, Aidan Collison, Wilson Daus, Flynn 

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