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Bountiful 

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Splashing into summer 

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COOLING OFF: Fairton School pupils (from left) Hailey Langton, 10, Maddison Woods, 

9, and Grace Bramley, 11, in the newly reopened school pool. PHOTO SUPPLIED 

Fairton School pupils are relieved to be 

splashing into summer as temperatures soar. 

After facing the prospect of their leaking 

school pool being closed for the season, it 

has now opened. It comes as Mid Canterbury 

is graced with hot sunny days, the mercury 

having climbed to 30 degrees twice this 

month in Ashburton, and to the mid20s most 

other days. 

Principal Jude Irwin said staff and parents 

were amazed how quickly amajor 

fundraising project was supported. ‘‘We 

really thought we were not going to be able 

to open the pool this season,’’ Irwin said. 

‘‘The kids are enjoying it every day now, and 

the community have got it to use over the 

school holidays.’’ 

Thanks to Fairton Home and School, a 

supportive community, and $41,737 grant, 

the pool’s lining was replaced by fibreglass. 

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Tributes flowfor advocate 

after tragic death 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


MidCanterburyismourning the death 

of high profile farmer Chris Allen, who 

passed away on his farm following a 

tragic accident on Monday. 

It is understood Allen was 

electrocuted while fixing agarage door. 

Federated Farmerschief executive 

Terry Copeland said farmers had lost a 

titan in the field of rural advocacy. 

The 62yearold farmed at Ashburton 

Forks with wife AnneMarie. He was a 

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers 

Meat &Wool chair, then president, 

before joining the national board in 

2014. 

During his eight years’ service in that 

role, he made his mark as biodiversity 

andfreshwater spokesperson. 

“Not only was Chris hugely 

knowledgeable on agricultureand 

environment issues, he was respected 

for his fairness, collegiality and openmindedness.” 

When the stakeholderled 

Biodiversity Collaborative Group was 

set upin2016 under National, then 

continued its work under the Labour 

Greens government, it was cochaired 

by Allen and Forest &Bird’s Sally Gepp. 

The group’s 2018 report helped steer 

national policy on biodiversity. 

Amark of Allen’s concern for fellow 

farmers was his decision to fly to Napier 

in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. 

“As someone who had experienced 

serious flooding on his own farm, he 

wanted to offer fellow farmers support 

andhis personal experience that times 

would be tough, but there was light at 

endofthe tunnel,” Copeland said. 

The Allens’ farm was damaged in the 

devastating Mid Canterbury floods of 

2021. Jacinda Ardern, in her role as 

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Allen had ‘‘incredible mana’’, being part 

of the community and school board of 

trustees. He was respected by not only 

farmers, but also environmental groups. 

‘‘Everyone’s shaken by what 

happened.’’ 

Federated Farmerspresident Wayne 

Langfordsaid Allen farmed to ahigh 

standard, and was afriend to many. 

“Chris always had aline ‘It needs to 

be sensible, practical and affordable’. 

That’s aline that still resonates with 

many boards or collaborative groups he 

has been apart of. 

“I'll remember Chris for being aguy 

Water restrictions loom 

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Local democracy reporter 

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restrictions, says the district council. 

Ahot and dry start to summer has 

seen people watering their gardens and 

consumption climb. 

Group manager of infrastructureand 

open spaces Neil McCann said water 

restrictions hadn’t been issued on the 

Ashburton scheme for anumber of 

years. There had been complaints about 

low pressure. High demand from 5pm to 

9pm was partly due to people watering 

their gardens and lawns. 

Asset manager Andy Guthrie 

signalled to councillors, at the recent 

firstever Three Waters Committee 

meeting, restrictions may need to be 

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Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said 

Allen was agreat advocate, leader, role 

model and friend. 

“From his work through Federated 

Farmers, the Ashburton Water Zone 

Committee, or any of the community 

groups he was involved with, Chris was 

willing to both talk and listen to get 

things done,’’ Brown said. He had a 

huge agricultural knowledge and an 

easy way of getting his point across. 

“Our thoughts are with his family at 

this time.” 

Allen’s funeral will be at the Hotel 

Ashburton on Saturday, 1.30pm. 

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Ashburton Courier, December 12, 2024 

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Putting smiles on young faces 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Gifts left under the festive tree 

at Heartland Bank will be 

putting smiles on the faces of 

Birthright children, and 

families, at Christmas. 

The organisation in 

Ashburton has 74 families on 

their books, many of them new 

clients. 

Birthright social worker 

Christine Muff said the rising 

cost of living, especially with 

regard to housing and 

groceries, coupled with job 

losses, was adding to family 

pressures. 

It was nice for the children of 

Birthright to have some festive 

cheer this time of year, she 

said. 

Birthright offers arange of 

services to nurture and inspire 

families led by one person. 

New children’sgifts, 

wrapped and labelled with 

gender and age range, can be 

left under the tree until 3pm on 

Christmas Eve. 

‘‘Our families get secondhand 

all the time, Ithink it’s 

special for them to get 

something new for Christmas,’’ 

she said. 

Heartland Bank manager 

Andrew Wilson said the bank 

had been supporting the 

initiative in Ashburton for more 

than 22 years. 

‘‘It’s an opportunity to help 

within the community at atime 

when it’s needed,’’ he said. 

FESTIVE JOY: Christine Muff of Birthright, and Andrew Wilson of Heartland Bank, check out the 

Birthright Christmas gifts being left under the tree at the bank. 

‘‘It’s good to be able to 

support them.’’ 

New, wrapped Christmas 

gifts for Birthright children, 

labelled with gender and age 

range, can be left under the 

Heartland Bank tree until 3pm 

on Christmas Eve. 

❛Our families get secondhand all the time, I 

think it’s special for them to get something new 

for Christmas.❜ 

—Christine Muff 

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There is no charge for the lunch, 

which is for anyone who would like 

to share Christmas Day with others. 

Registration forms are available 

at Community House, Presbyterian 

Support, StVincent De Paul shop, 

or Ashburton Community Christmas 

Lunch on Facebook. 

It will be at the Tinwald Memorial 

Hall, on December 25 at 12.30pm. 

Phone Ann, 308-0333, for any 

queries, and leave amessage. 

FESTIVE HOUSES 

Houses have officially been 

entered Ashburton’s inaugural 

The Best Christmas Lights 

Competition. 

They include properties from 

Allenton, Hampstead and 

Netherby. 

The competition is a 

collaboration between Property 

Brokers Ashburton and Hokonui 

radio station. 

There are money prizes up for 

grabs, including $500 for the first 

place, and $100 for the home 

voted the best in the people’s 

choice award. 

Results of the judging of the 

houses will be announced on-air 

on December 20, but people can 

vote for the People's Choice 

winner by messaging Property 

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ashburton@pb.co.nz. 

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Biggestparade, but too many Santas 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Thousands of people, young and 

old, lined the street to watchthe 

biggest ever NBS Ashburton 

Santa Parade in hot and sunny 

weather on Saturday. 

Along with more than 50 

decorated floats, there were 

colourful characters, bags of 

lollies and chips given away, and 

Santa Claus made aguest 

appearance. 

However, more than one float 

featured Santa lookalikes, 

something the parade organiser 

plans to crack down on next 

year. 

Carol Johns said in 2025 she 

will limit floats having people 

dressed as Santa as part of their 

decorations. 

‘‘It is something Iwill be 

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‘‘I think one Santa is enough.’’ 

It followed discussion on 

Ashburton Notice Board on 

Facebook, where parents 

complained about their young 

children being confused by the 

lookalikes. 

Johns said the parade, themed 

ASong That Features aColour, 

was the biggest to date. 

‘‘It would have been the 

biggest parade yet,’’ Johns said. 

‘‘It was one hour 20 minutes by 

the time the floats got back to the 

start ... Ilost count they just kept 

coming.’’ 

The winner of the themed float 

was Phoenix Preschool, as 

judged by Rangitata MP James 

Meager, she said. 

The preschoolhad chosen 

popular kids song Red Red Coat. 

Participants were all decked out 

in red, on the backofared truck. 

Johns said she was grateful to 

sponsors, volunteers, her 

helpers and the 

entrants, who 

made it a‘‘real 

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She said the 

atmosphere 

along Walnut 

Ave, and 

afterwards at 

the Ashburton 

Christmas 

Market in the 

Ashburton 

Domain, was 

festive. 

‘‘Thank 

goodness for the 

new location 

and heaps of 

shade as the 

crowd was 

huge,’’ she said. 

‘‘It was the 

first time in over 

17 years I 

haven't walked 

with the parade 

as Iwas so busy 

getting everyone 

on their way. 

‘‘I would say 

the market has 

added to the 

atmosphere and 

the whole 

domain was 

buzzing with 

families 

everywhere.’’ 

FESTIVE: Floats in the Ashburton Santa Parade moving along Walnut Ave spreading festive cheer to 

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Blessed with many memories 

DELLWYN.MOYLAN 


Tim Kuipers is looking back 

with fond memories on 16 

years as principal of 

Ashburton Christian School. 

Next week, the 50yearold 

will be farewelled by pupils 

and staff. 

He is heading off to 

Wellington Hills Christian 

College. 

Kuipers was the founding 

principal of Ashburton 

Christian School (ACS); it had 

just 27 pupils in his first year. 

Today that has grown to about 

280. 

When he began there he had 

to set up everything up from 

resources, finances, staffing, 

curriculum, overseeing 

landscaping of the 

surrounding bare land and 

playground installation, and 

even getting furniture. 

‘‘We were so fortunate that 

other schools donated 

furniture to us as we had a 

shoestring budget to work 

with,’’ Kuipers said . 

‘‘There were some very long 

days in the beginning,’’ he 

said. 

‘‘I had no idea what Iwas 

getting into when Icame to set 

up the school. Iwas young, 

enthusiastic, very idealistic 

and full of energy.Inaway I 

didn’t give much thought to 

what Iwas embarking on Ijust 

got on with it and had fun,’’ 

Kuipers said. 

Just as he felt called to ACS, 

he is now being called by God 

to Wellington, where he has 

started from scratch setting 

up anew school. 

The highlights at ACS for 

Kuipers have been the 

amazing families he’s met, 

devoted teachers, 

administrators and those in 

non teaching roles he worked 

with. 

‘‘The memories that Ihold 

dear are about the people I 

have met. 

‘‘There have been 

challenges along the way and 

we have had to dig deep and 

rely on God to get us through 

and he has blessed us through 

those experiences. 

‘‘I had self doubt about my 

ability to do the role. Ifelt out 

of my depth at times. Ihave 

learned heaps, my faith has 

certainly grown and Ihave 

TRUE CALLING: Ashburton Christian School 

principal Tim Kuipers (left) with Jan Steenkamp, a 

year 13 student and Board of Trustee student 

representative. Inset When leaving the school as a 

14yearold, Caitlin Francke presented Kuipers with 

this painting. She is now anew entrant teacher at the 

school. 

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❛Ihad no idea what Iwas getting into 

when Icame to set up the school. I 

was young, enthusiastic, very idealistic 

and full of energy. ❜ 

learnt even more to trust in 

God and depend on Him as I 

rest in his promises,’’ Kuipers 

said. 

He had recently been being 

reminded of how long he had 

been at the school, by new 

entrant teacher Caitlin 

Francke. Francke herself 

—Tim Kuipers 

attended the school, where as 

a14yearoldshe had 

presented Kuipers with a 

painting of aparrot. 

While excited about the 

move to Wellington and the 

new role, Kuipers was not 

looking forward to saying 

good bye to the staff and 

pupils. 

‘‘It’s been great to be part of 

the team at this school as well 

as being part of the Ashburton 

community working with 

other schools and principals, 

the local churches and the 

people who live here. It has 

been an absolute blessing.’’ 

OUT AND ABOUT 

DECEMBER 13 

Mid Canterbury Choir annual 

Christmas concert at noon and 5pm 

in Baring Square church. Entry $5 per 

person and anon-perishable treat for 

the Salvation Army foodbank. Guest 

performers Maddie Webb, Samuel 

Dyer and Alan Bower. 

Ashburton Ministers Association 

Christmas Carols on the Green 7pm 

on the lawn at Holy Name church, 

Sealy St. Take achair or rug to sit on. 

DECEMBER 14 

Winchmore Branch Rural Women 

NZ, Annual Winchmore Community 

Christmas event, from 5pm at 

Winchmore Hall. Contact Lisa 

0276662215 for further details. 

DECEMBER 18 

The Great Santa Hunt at the 

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum. 

The free event, which runs until 

January 25, starts with aspecial night 

time launch. All the lights will be 

turned off, so torches are needed to 

find the sneaky Santas in their hiding 

spots across the museum. From 

December 19 the hunt will be on 

during opening hours, 10am to 4pm, 

while the lights are on. Find them all, 

earn abadge and go in the draw to 

win aspecial prize. 

DECEMBER 19 

Christmas story time with songs at 

the Ashburton library from 10.30am. 

Free entry, all welcome. 

DECEMBER 21 

School’s Out Stadium Inflatable and 

Pool Movie at EA Networks Centre. 

Sessions for toddlers 9am to 

10.30am, regular sessions 11am to 

12.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm, 

finishing with amovie in the pool on 

the big LED screen from 3pmto5pm. 

Inflatable costs: Under five $3, ages 

five+ $6.25, inflatable and pool 

combo $8. Standard pool prices. 

DECEMBER 22 

Methven Children’s Christmas Party 

at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 3pm to 5pm. 

Free family event including a 

decorated bike and scooter 

competition. 

Ashburton Baptist Church carols in 

the car park from 7pm-9pm, take a 

chair, enjoy the entertainment and 

singing Christmas carols. On wet or 

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PHOENIX: Ashburton College green fingered student Cody Robins 

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Camellia 

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SUSAN.SANDYS 


Ashburton College student Cody 

Robins is proud of aproject he 

has undertaken which embodies 

the school’s emblem. 

The autistic 20yearold 

attends the school’s student 

learning support unit, Te Whare 

Manaaki. 

After starting at the college 

about seven years ago, Robins 

saw abeautiful camellia in the 

school grounds near the 

Ashburton Community Pool 

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He took acutting from it, so the 

shrub could grow again and be 

replanted back in the area in 

years to come. 

Te Whare Manaaki teacher in 

charge Cheryl Hardy got on 

board with the project, and 

helped Robins care for the 

camellia over the years. 

Today abig healthy shrub, the 

camellia was recently planted by 

Robins, with the help of principal 

Simon Coleman. 

Just like Robins had hoped, it 

is now near where he saw the 

original bush all those years ago. 

It is in the garden of Te Whare 

Manaaki, which is in the college’s 

stateoftheart Rangitata block 

which opened in February. 

Robins, who said his autism 

was his ‘‘special power’’, is happy 

to have brought something of the 

old into the new. 

Hardy added the camellia 

project embodied the symbolism 

behind the school’s emblem of a 

phoenix, amythical bird known 

for its ability to be reborn from its 

ashes. 

‘‘When Cody is an old man he 

can come back and see it,’’ Hardy 

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Remembering loved ones 

TONI.WILLIAMS 

ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

Stars of remembrance are 

being placed on Altrusa Trees 

of Remembrance in the 

Ashburton Arcade. 

Altrusa International of 

Ashburton members, 

including Alison Quinn, Viv 

Strong and Lynne Judkins, 

have been helping Mid 

Cantabrians honour family 

and friends who will not be 

around this year for 

Christmas. 

The initiative is not only for 

those missing people who have 

passed away, but also for those 

missing people they are 

unable to see this Christmas. 

‘‘It’s for people to remember 

loved ones who will not be 

with them at this Christmas 

time,’’ Lynne said. 

Altrusa has also lost 

members of their organisation 

this year, who they will be 

remembering too, Viv said. 

People can buy astar for $2, 

between the hours of 10am and 

4pm. 

Most people write aname on 

to the star, and some add a 

message. 

They then hang the star on 

one of three trees this year, 

provided by Redmonds. 

Alison said it was quite an 

honour to be able to offer the 

service to people. 

Altrusa had held the 

initiativesince 2002. 

‘‘We do share happy times 

REMEMBRANCE: Altrusa members (fromleft) Alison Quinn, Viv Strong and Lynne Judkins at the 

Altrusa Tree of Remembrance in the Ashburton Arcade. 

with people, and some quite 

sad times,’’ Alison said. 

‘‘We even get children 

remembering their pet that 

they may have lostduring the 

year too,’’ Alison said. 

The AltrusaTrees of 

Remembrance are located in 

the middle of the arcade. 

Stars are for sale at the site 

until noon on December 21. 

Proceeds raised will go 

towards Ashburton Palliative 

CareCharitable Trust Fund. 

Altrusa Trees of 

Remembrance starsfor 

purchase, $2 each, from 10am 

to 4pm, Ashburton Arcade, to 

December 21. 

❛We do share happy 

times with people 

and some quite sad 

times.❜ 

—Alison Quinn 

OUT AND ABOUT 

DECEMBER 29 

The Plains Vintage Railway and 

Historical Museum open day at the 

complex on Maronan Rd, Tinwald 

from 11am to 4pm. The operating 

locomotive will be the DSA218. 

JANUARY 3 

Hampstead Pool opens daily through 

until February 2with lifeguards from 

EA Networks Centre, 1pm to 6pm. 

Cost adult $4.50, child $3.50. 

JANUARY 5 

The Plains Vintage Railway and 

Historical Museum open day at the 

complex on Maronan Rd, Tinwald 

from 11am to 4pm. The operating 

locomotive will be the RM50. 

JANUARY 15 

Air New Zealand Lost Luggage Talk at 

Ashburton Museum at 5.30pm. To 

celebrate our exhibition Lost Luggage, 

join us for atalk by Maryann &Olivera 

from Air New Zealand where we will 

learn about the airline’s lost luggage 

history. They will discuss the concept 

of lost luggage, how to avoid it 

impacting your holiday, and share 

their tips on how to get your bags back 

as soon as possible. 

FEBRUARY 1 

Shear4Life will at the Ewing family 

woolshed at Hindsridge Farm, 1098 

Hendersons Road, Hinds, from 8am 

to 4pm. Gold coin entry. People are 

encouraged to bring along some 

money with funds raised going to 

Ashburton Cancer Society and 

Hospice Mid Canterbury. 

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Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 38 

12 December2024 

Message from thePrincipal 

Nau mai, haeremai 

As Iwrite this, wewill have finished our 2024 

year which has been full ofmany highlights 

and successes across our students inthe areas 

of academics, culture, sports, and community 

involvement, alongsidethe focus on our school 

environment -from the new buildings to the 

new grass spaces andgardens. 

As Ifinishmyfirst year in the privileged position 

of Tumuaki/Principal of Ashburton College, I 

would like to extend my thanks to the staff, 

students,families,businesses andthe widercommunityfor the support 

throughout the year. Ilook forward tobuilding on these relationships 

and growing further connections, toensure our students have the 

opportunities to reach their full potential. 

Last week of 2024: Prize-givingsand GraduationDinner 

Our last week with our students was awonderful celebration of our 

Year 13students and their five years atCollege; with our students, staff 

and whānau dinner at the Ashburton Club and MSA onMonday of this 

week. Itwas apleasure to have this special time with our students who 

are leaving, asthey shared stories and memories oftheir time at our 

College. 

We have also had the final Prize-givings for our Year 9and 10 students 

where we acknowledged the hard work, positive attitude and living of 

the College Values ofPride, Quality and Respect throughout the year. 

These events were well supported bywhānau and our students should 

be proud of therecognised achievements. 

HolidayBuild Programme 

Over the upcoming summerbreak,itwillbeabusy placeonour campus. 

We have begunthe refurbishmentworkofour fourteen classroomsand 

workshops inthe Technology Block which will take place in stages over 

Terms1and2next year. 

We will also be installing LED lighting and heat pumps across the 

campus, painting the outside ofour large gym, and continuing the 

ground upgrades,sothatthe Collegeisproviding what ourstudents and 

communitydeserve. 

Pathways Department 

An exciting change for 2025 isestablishing aPathways Department 

which will see staff making wider connections across all businesses so 

that we canprovide studentswho arework-ready forthe widevarietyof 

employmentoptionsinMid Canterbury. 

AshburtonCourierand HokonuiRadio Partnerships 

We would like toacknowledge the ongoing partnership wehave with 

The Ashburton Courier, as we have published our newsletter for our 

community and beyond. Weappreciate The Courier for continuing to 

place College News, student successes and key features, infront ofour 

districtand supportivecommunity. 

In putting these productions together, and additional news items, 

the positive working relationship and professionalism ofthe Courier 

staff, and skills and flexibility -especially of Creative Manager, Murray 

Thompson –are invaluable andgreatly appreciated. 

Ourthanks also to SarahScrimshaw andLuke Howden at Hokonui Radio 

for their support throughout the year, incorporating our students into 

fortnightly online radio broadcasts on Wednesday mornings. Anumber 

of our students have shared events and successes from this year with 

Luke in the studio,and we have received many positivecommentsfrom 

the community about this newinitiative. 

MerryChristmas 

We look forward toseeing our students and whānau in late January as 

we start the new school year and, onbehalf ofAshburton College, we 

wish youall awonderful Christmaswith family and friendsand aHappy 

New Year. 

Ngā mihi nui 

SimonColeman 

Tumuaki•Principal 

Staff Farewells 

At the end of any school year, weacknowledge anumber ofleaving 

staff, shorter-term and longer-term, with significant appreciation of 

all theyhavecollectivelycontributed.Weare indebted to alltheyhave 

giventostudentsand theircolleagues, andsincerely wish them allthe 

best fortheirfutureendeavours. 

Serrana Rügnitz -7.5 years 

Serrana Rügnitz joined Ashburton College in2017 as aLearning Support 

Assistantinthe ESOL (Englishfor Speakers of Other Languages)Department 

after moving to NewZealand from Uruguaywith her husbandand daughter. 

Sincethen, Serranahas been an invaluable member of our team,contributing 

tothe growth andsuccess of the ESOL programme in numerouscapacities. 

While working at Ashburton College, Serrana earned her New Zealand 

Teaching Certificate and, in 2020, became apermanentteacher of ESOL and 

English. That same year, she stepped into the role of Teacher-in-Charge of 

ESOL, aposition in which she has excelled. 

Serrana’s calm, quiet, and caring demeanour has made her afirm favourite 

among the students fortunate enough tobeunder her guidance. Her 

dedication to their success, both academically and personally, has been 

unwavering. She also played an integral role in establishing procedures 

and care for our former refugee students, as Programme Co-ordinator and 

subsequently Dean,demonstratingher commitment to creatinganinclusive 

Staff Farewells 

and supportive environmentfor allESOL learners. 

As Serranaand herfamily prepare to move to Christchurch,weare saddened 

to bid her farewell. Serrana will be taking on anew role as theTeacher-in- 

Charge ofthe ESOL Department atLincoln High School -aposition that is 

undoubtedly well-deserved. While we will greatly miss her expertise and 

compassionateleadership, we know Lincoln High is gaininganexceptional 

teacherand colleague. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude toSerrana for her years ofservice and 

wish her, Romeo, andMercedesall theverybestinthisexcitingnew chapter 

of their lives. Ashburton College has been most fortunate to have her, and 

her legacy will undoubtedly endure in the lives of the students she has 

impacted. 

AliSayed –5.5 years 

Ali Sayed joined us from Greymouth High School five and ahalf years ago, 

in July 2019, and immediately made apositive impression on both staff and 

students with his tireless work inbuilding relationships with students and 

supportingall of his students to achieveto their potential. 

Afterayear off dueto Covid interruptions,hereturned to College, teaching 

Digital Technologies as well as Maths. We arereliably advisedthat the Tech 

Departmentwantedtokeep him, butthe Maths Faculty said that,fortunately 

forMaths students,hereturned to theirdepartmentthe following year. 

Since February 2023, Ali has been Acting Head ofFaculty ofthe Maths 

Department, arole inwhich hewas hard-working and driven to have the 

team working to their potential. 

Many students will fondly remember Mr Sayedfor making them realise that 

they could actually do Maths ifthey put their best foot forward and‘gave 

it ago’. 

Aliisarespectedteacher andwill be missedbystudents andhis colleagues 

acrossthe school.Hewas able to findcommon ground with many different 

staff members, was atrue gentleman with acaring nature, and ahard 

worker.Wewish Aliwellashemoves to Auckland. 

Georgia Hurley –4years 

GeorgiaHurley cametothe English Department via Social Sciences. Weare 

reliably advisedthather impressiveinterview foraroleasaHistoryteacher 

saw the panel recommend her for an English position, starting inJanuary 

2020. 

She quickly established herself asadedicated and very capable teacher, 

especially given the disrupted year that was 2020; one that was hardly the 

easiest of yearsfor beginningteacherstobedipping theirfeetinthe water. 

Georgia’s initiative, attention to detail, ease with which she relates to 

students, andcollegialitysaw her readilyabletotakeonthe Acting3iC role 

for Term 1in2021,the same year herposition wasmade permanent. 

Similarly,the Acting 3iCrolewas made permanentin2022, afterwhich she 

then took on Assistant Head ofFaculty in 2023. Georgia also took on the 

role of StaffRed House Leader in 2021 throughtothe endof2023 when she 

wentonparental leave. 

Georgia iswished well as she embarks on ateaching role at Burnside High 

School,acommutethatisalittle closertoher Rollestonhome. 

Marg Jones–3.5years 

Marg Jones is described as an incredible Head ofScience Faculty. Since 

joining College in Term 22021, she brought immediate developments to 

theJuniorCurriculumwith relevant, engaging andoutcome-focused units. 

Her extensive expertise across all sciences has been invaluable for Faculty 

members, addressing countless questions and providing support across 

all levels, from astronomy to zoology, and the‘go-to’ person for all NCEArelatedqueries. 

Students valued having Marg as their teacher, with consistently positive 

feedback andexcitementwhen they discovered shewould be theirteacher. 

Marg played akey role in planning the new Rangitata Block, inrelation to 

Science Faculty needs, and her dedication has extended beyond her role; 

including mentoringnew teachers, managing complextimetabling to ease 

workloads andalwaysbeing available to support her colleagues. 

Marg has been more than aHead ofFaculty, with her kindness, dedication 

and leadership makingher an integral part of theschool community. 

While we aresad to seeMargleave,weare gratefulfor her contributions and 

wish her, Darren, and their daughters, Carys and Megan, all the best inthe 

next chapter oftheir lives, as they head south and Marg takes up her new 

positionasCurriculumDirectorofScienceatTaieri College. 

Toni McKee-2.5 years 

With alove for all things literature, it was nosurprise that Toni McKee 

jumped at the opportunitytotakeontheroleofPart-time ReadingTeacher, 

commencing at CollegeinMarch 2022. 

Toni’s wide knowledge of literature meant that she could readily source 

material to meet the wide range of readers at AshColl. Known for her 

idiosyncratic expressions and command of the English language, Toni was 

never shortofproviding an entertaining story. 

It might be thoughtthatbeing inand outofsomanyclasses, and oftenfor 

short bursts oftime, this would make itdifficult for students to remember 

Toni’s name but her brightly multi-coloured hair made amemorable point 

of reference forthem. 

Toni and her husband are headed for the warmer climes ofNelson, and 

are wished well for what lies ahead, and Toni is thanked sincerely for her 

contributions to the students and staff at Ashburton College and for 

her involvement in extra-curricular matters and the staff Kapa Hauora 

Committee. 

Chan Deng –2years 

Chan joined us at College asateacher in the Science Faculty at College in 

January 2023 and has been enjoyed for who she is and asateacher. An 

extremely considerateperson shewas alwayswillingtogoout of her wayto 

support everyone in the Faculty. 

Teaching-wise shewas well-likedbyher students, whoappreciated herasa 

person andfor herskills. 

Chanwill be missed at College butiswished well as she takes up aposition 

at Darfield High School which significantly lessens her Christchurch to 

Ashburtoncommute. 

RachaelCox –1year 

Rachael Cox has been an enthusiastic, contributing member of staff and 

teacherofVisual Arts at College,inafixed-termposition, this year. 

She has involved herself inmany ofCollege’s extra-curricular activities, 

as an MC, Judge for Music Evening, clarinet performer within the College 

orchestra,and part of Collegeperformances in variousroles. 

Described as ‘clever at all types of art, with some languages thrown-in‘, her 

skills range across digital arts, through which she designs characters ‘for 

fun’; she is aformer goth, performs burlesque, and is aprevious mountain 

bikingcompetitor. 

In summary, Rachaelhas worked as agreat motivator forstudentsacrossa 

number of areas andgenres. 

During the year she organised the Staff Art Evening of Wine and Painting, 

whichwas such asuccess that it is intended to hold repeateveningsduring 

2025. 

Shivangalee Lata –8months 

Shivangalee Lata joined usatCollege atthe end of August this year, asa 

Teacher ofScience and, quickly settling in to the Faculty, she was always 

friendlyand happytocommunicate. 

Her move has been prompted byanexciting opportunity tomove to 

Hawkes Bay toapermanent position at Karamū High School, and we wish 

her well in this opportunity. 

OneYear’sLeave 2025 

Additionally, wewish Sean Hewett, Claire Bubb and Renae List all the 

very best for 2025 experiences, as they respectively uplift one year’s leave 

fortraveloverseas,ateachingappointmentelsewhereand studyleave. 

Events 

Year 10 OutdoorEducationTerm Four Camps 

During Term Four the Year 10 Outdoor Education Classes experienced 

two camps.The first trip was aBush Survival trip to Peel Forest, with 

the second amountain biketrip to the Hakatere Huts. 

The highlight of the Bush Survival trip was the challenge of building 

survival shelters that students were comfortabletospend the nightin. 

Outdoor Education Lead Teacher Luke Martin said they were lucky with 

the weather and, asthere was norain overnight, the majority of students 

lasted thenight in their shelters. 

Aside from shelter-building, students got to build natural huts, go for a 

swim in the lagoon, toast marshmallows on acampfire and experience 

orienteering thefollowingday. 

(Pictured above, left to right): The boys with their natural shelter: 

Kinneir Lowe, Kash McMillan, Oakley McKenzie, Josh Gilbert, 

Curtis Baystonand Amwolf Artz. 

On thesecond trip forTermFour,studentsachieved bikingthe full length 

of the Ashburton River Trail, out tothe beach and back again, and uphill 

the following day! 

Luke said that the real challenge for both of these trips was coping with 

theheat, with thetemperatures sitting between 25-29degrees.Students 

therefore spent the majority ofthe afternoon seeking shade or water to 

cool down in, plus various other activities including fishing, creating a 

campfire, and exploring the beach. The highlight ofthis trip was seeing 

dolphins at our local beach! 

Many thanksgotothe staffwho helped withthese trips, through which it 

wasgreat to see thestudents showingpersonalgrowthanddevelopment 

when facedwithchallenges.

Ashburton College 

Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment 

News 

Issue 38 

12 December 2024 

Welcome&Appreciation 

Student Representatives to College Board 

Annually, astudent is elected asthe Student Representative tothe 

Ashburton College School Board. This process involves nominations, 

an electioneering speech and voting by the studentbody. 

Four candidates put themselves forward for this responsible role this year, 

with the Board’srecentNovember meetingbeingthe first one attended by 

theincoming elected studentrepresentative, Caitlin Collie. 

(Pictured left): Incoming Student 

Representative to the Ashburton 

College School Board, CaitlinCollie. 

Event 

Orientation DayWelcome to 2025 

Year 9Students – 

Approximately 300Year 8students, with theirteachers,werewelcomed 

to College on Tuesday 26November as part oftheir transition from 

their current schools to experiencing asample of aday at Ashburton 

College. 

This day has been supplemented this year by Co-Sar days where students 

have been in College in smaller groups, to also experience ataste oflife at 

secondaryschool. 

Meeting in the Auditorium, students were welcomed by Head of Junior 

School Greta Hampton and Dean Josh Sim, plus introduced to additional 

staff members, student ambassadors who were assisting with the day, and 

the College’sHead Students for2025. Theday’s success wasattributable to 

these people and to the College’s Junior Pastoral Team, Heads of Faculty, 

Teaching Staff,SportsCo-ordinator, ActiveAsLead Teacher,LibraryStaffand 

Junior StudentExecutivemembers. 

The day encompassed ‘sample class groups’, enrolment for students not 

yet enrolled, and timetable-type rotations across English/Library, Phys Ed, 

School Tours, Science, Arts,ActiveAsand Information Packs. 

Congratulations 

TeWhareManaakiPrize-Giving 

This important end-of-year event was held inTeWhare Manaaki’s 

new environment, on Tuesday 03 December, with family members, 

staff and visitors present. The programme included congratulations, 

acknowledgements and presentations from PrincipalSimon Coleman; 

music performances and carols,gifts,and concluding withshared kai. 

Teacher-in-Charge Cheryl Hardysaid thatithas been wonderful,this year,to 

be in their new purpose-built suiteofrooms in the College’snew Rangitata 

Block,and to be moreclosely linked to the rest of the College. 

Especially, they are enjoying the additional space from their previous site, 

and the waythey areconnectedtothe outdoors via large slidingglass doors. 

(Picturedright): Caitlin Collie undertaking 

one of her first Board responsibilities, 

thanking attendees on behalf of College 

students, at the College Supporters’ 

recognitionfunctionheld at the Rangitata 

Block outdoor precincts. 

Supporters’ Recognition 

Ashburton College receives innumerable hours of generous support from 

parents, caregivers, businesses and community members. This support 

includes sports team coaching and managing, cultural activities, kapa 

haka, sponsorship,workexperience and business connections,all enabling 

diverse opportunities for students. Approximately 270 people committed 

to voluntary support of student opportunities at the College, towhich we 

areindebted. 

FormerBoardStudentRepresentative–IelaMangubat 

Iela Mangubat has been the Board’s Student Representative for the 

period November 2023-October 2024. 

The College Board values the perspectives and inputs a Student 

Representativebrings to the Boardtable,including their contributions as a 

full member of the Board. Iela has been no exception to the quality inputs 

theBoardhas experienced from StudentRepresentatives. 

Iela wasawilling contributortomatters under discussion,preparedtooffer 

and convey student viewpoints, while remaining aware ofthe big-picture 

decision-making required for whole-College needs. Iela’s written reports 

oftenshowedvaluable insights into the individual and collectivethinking of 

the Student Executive and Committees. The Board Student Representative 

is also amember of the Student Executive Committee and, assuch, is part 

of thatCommittee’s twice-yearly reportingtothe Board. 

The Student Representative position has time demands, including prereading,reportwriting,responding 

to emails and attendingmeetings; and 

this is acknowledged,asIelafitted this around allofher othercommitments, 

and notable participation within the College’s various opportunities, and 

performances. 

Iela is sincerely thanked for all she has given tothis role and asastudent 

leader within College.She is wishedall the very bestfor her post-secondary 

school future, and weknow this experience can provide afoundation for 

possible futurepositions. 

Congratulations 

AshCollWay Students of theWeekAward 

This week we highlight AshColl Way Student of the Week Awardees, 

from Year 9 and 10, for Week 8 of Term Four, being the final 

acknowledgementsfor this year. 

The theme for this final week was Showing Respect by‘consistently 

beingpoliteand caringtowards others’. 

(Pictured above): The2025 Year 9cohortbeing welcomed in the Auditorium. 

(Pictured above): College Junior students showing agroup around the 

Rangitata Block. 

(Pictured below): Asnapshot of some of the numerousactivities the visiting 

students were involved in. 

(Pictured above, centre): Teacher-in-charge Cheryl Hardy welcoming 

students and visitors. 

Cheryl noted that, recently,studentCody Robin decided to plant aCamelia 

tree, taken from acutting of abush that was previously on this site. This 

is now ametre high, signifying asuccessful project, and demonstrating an 

example of astudent wanting toprovide continuity through the growing 

of atree. 

(Pictured right): Cody Robin 

received his awards from 

Principal Simon Coleman, 

with Te Whare Manaaki 

teacher Tina Johnson 

looking on. 

Cody was recognised for creative and imaginative details in story writing; 

sharing his ‘moves’ from Tai Chi classes; regained independence around 

Collegeand his SPEC Awardfeaturing Creatures,Numbers andShapes. 

The TeWhare Manaaki year began with aproject around the College’s 

Phoenix logo, asthe Phoenix denotes new beginnings where the past can 

merge and unify to create something new. Cheryl summarised that Te 

Whare Manaaki istheir new beginning, onthis much appreciated site. The 

tradition will be continued each year, with students making cushions 

featuring the Phoenix. 

Presentations to students included acknowledgementoftheirSPEC(South 

Pacific Educational Course) programme successes across arangeoftopics. 

Stacey gained awards for displaying 

more confidence when using computers; 

expandingher Numeracyknowledge; being 

fully involved in Dance and Tai Chi classes; 

and her SPEC Awardfor Household jobs. 

(Pictured right): Jonathan Hardy 

demonstrating his love of, and distinct 

capability, by performing apiano solo and 

accompanying the singing. 

(Picturedleft): 

Stacey Cooper showing her 

pleasureatreceiving her 

awards,being presentedby 

Principal Simon Coleman. 

In conclusion, Cheryl said that students have had an amazing year of 

learning and experiences,tobecelebratedatthis important occasion where 

the students can share this time with their whānau as 2024 College year 

ends. Te WhareManaaki's roll is set to double in 2025. 

RachelRickard 

Year 9 

KylieWells 

Year 10 

This was apositive day, and one enjoyed byCollege staff asthey had the 

pleasureofmeeting withnextyear’s cohort. 

Visiting students andtheir familiesare encouraged to 

connect withschool via our socialmedia posts 

or the website, formoreinformation. 

(Pictured left): Dom Wayman 

receiving the Jenkinson 

Family Cup for Inclusive 

Education, from Principal 

Simon Coleman

COUNCIL BRIEF 

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

Thursday,12December 2024 | ISSUE 209 

Heat is on,souse waterwisely 

AshburtonDistrictpeople arebeing 

urgedtouse waterwiselyorface 

restrictions, as waterconsumption 

climbs along withthe summer 

temperatures. 

Ashburton’s seven-day rolling average 

daily wateruse has beenabove 22,000 

cubic metres three timesinthe past weeks 

and Council is considering bringing in 

waterrestrictions. 

Mayor Neil Brownsaid households needed 

touse watersensibly. 

“Thatmeans notusing waterexcessively 

and using it in asmart way. If youwant to 

wateryour lawn, then please do it early in 

the morning or late in the evening, or even 

setatimer to wateritduring thenight. It’s 

when everyone is using wateratthe same 

time thatwesee pressurelevelsdropand 

problems being reported.” 

Council has been monitoring 

consumption overall itscommunitywater 

supplies andhousehold wateruse has 

been rising. 

Group Manager of Infrastructureand 

Open Spaces Neil McCann saidmanaging 

demand wasimportant. 

“Wehavenot applied waterrestrictions 

on the Ashburton scheme foranumber 

of yearsbut we’reconcerned rightnow 

about levels of serviceand complaints 

about lowpressure. 

“The time period from 5pmto9pm 

istypically when demand increases 

significantlypartly duetopeople watering 

theirgardensand lawns.Wealsosee 

people wateringtheir lawns in the middle 

ofthe day,which is also notagood time as 

mostofthe waterevaporates. 

“We wouldlikepeople to conserve water 

throughsmartuse, so everyone hasthe 

watertheyneed.” 

Ways to conserve wateroutside the house 

include watering rootsorplants rather 

than the leaves, notwatering paths and 

using asprinklerwithatimer. 

Inside the house, watercan be conserved 

by taking shorter showers and checking 

forleaks on your property. If your property 

hasawater meter, check it lastthingat 

night andthenfirst thing in themorning to 

seewateruse. 

Councilhas otherwater conservation tips 

on itswebsite. 

AND 

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 

Come along to the Ashburton 

LibraryonTuesday17December, 

at 10.30am, foraChristmasversion 

of Wriggle and Read.The weekly 

session forbabies and childrenwill 

be held in the event spacefor this 

session and featuresomeChristmas 

songsalongsidefavourite songsand 

rhymes. 

MAKE ASANTAHAT 

Drop intothe Ashburton ArtGallery 

and Museum next week,between 

10am and 4pm, and getintothe 

Christmasspirit by making aSanta 

hat. Or check out the Lost Luggage 

exhibition and then make aspecial 

suitcase tag, so your ownluggage 

doesn't getlostthis summer. 

CE Hamish Riach 

Reflecting on abusyyear, 

withplans forabig 2025 

The end of the year always 

brings alittle opportunityfor 

reflection and, while thereisstill 

much to do,thereisplenty to 

acknowledge, and in agood way. 

It is almostafull year sincethe opening 

of Te WhareWhakatere,the newlibrary 

and civic building, and this beautiful 

building has exceeded expectations in 

terms of aworkplaceand aplace for 

the community to call their own. Baring 

SquareEasthas also gained anew lease 

onlifeasanevent spaceand we look 

forwardtonew offerings in 2025. 

The newwatertreatment plant at 

Mount Somerswas officially opened in 

Septemberand, much likeMethven’s 

newplant,itwill end the needfor boil 

waternotices on the village supply after 

aheavyrain. Waterquality isimportant 

forall and Council continuestospend 

millions ensuring what comes out of 

your tapmeets the high barofnational 

standards. 

Waterwill be ahot topicthis summer, 

with dryconditions forecast,soitis 

on everyone to usewaterwisely. For 

example, try to wateryour lawnfirst 

thing in the morning or late at night, not 

in the middle of the day when so much 

waterjustevaporatesand is wasted. 

Progress continues on fixing potholes 

and repairing roads,andrehabilitation 

onseven sites is on tracktobe 

completed by Christmas.Inthe New 

Year,wewill tackle Maronan Road and 

Seafield Road; the second bridgealso 

remains on our radar. 

While these arebig projects,thereare 

plenty of smaller ones and the day-today 

operation of council businessthat 

is equally important.Every dayofthe 

year we aimtodeliver good quality and 

reliableservices arounddrinking water, 

wastewater,stormwaterand rubbish 

collection. 

If we don’t getthatright, we expect 

tohearfromyou –and there’sahigh 

chanceyou’ll ring or messageuson 

social media to report an issueorbin 

notemptied. OurCustomer Service 

teamisone of thebestinthe business, 

consistently ratedinthe top10ofthe 

70-plus Councilsinthe country. 

We still havequiteafewworkshops 

on the calendar forthisyear, and the 

final full Council meeting will be next 

Wednesday 18 December. 

Work in thenew year will focuson 

preparing an annual plan for2025- 

26 and thereisalready plenty of 

work happening on draft budgets 

and ensuring we havethe necessary 

resourcestoget the work done. 

Another meatytopic will be the Local 

WaterDoneWell reforms and we’ll 

be havingaconversation with the 

communityonhow Council best sees 

waterservicesbeing delivered forthe 

AshburtonDistrict. 

Laterinthe year there’ll be Local 

Body Elections,so if Januarygets 

youthinking about challenges, then 

perhaps youmightconsider standing 

forcouncil. 

RECORD ASPECIAL 

XMAS GREETING 

Feeling the Christmas spirit and 

want to sing about it?The library's 

AV studio is holding sessionsfor 

youtorecordarendition of your 

favourite Christmascarol with your 

family,friends or solo.Wehave 

backing tracks to choosefrom, so 

come on down and sing.You must 

be alibrary member to do this 

activity,and bring your ownUSB 

storagedevice. Groups of up to six. 

PUT YOUR EARSON 

If you'revisiting the Ashburton 

Domain, keep alookoutfor five 

soundpointsinstalled to celebrate 

the park's160th birthday. Simply 

use your phone to scan the QR code 

and listen to ashort storyabout 

the domain'spast. Sound point 

locations arepostedinthe info 

billboardsatthe domain. 

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Thursday,12December 2024 |ISSUE 209

Blastintonew year with abook 

Ashburton Libraryhas launched 

tworeading challenges justintime 

forthe summer school holidays. 

“Blastinto2025” is aspace-based reading 

adventurefor those aged5-12, while 

“Be aBlockhead”,offers aLego-inspired 

challengefor teens. 

Both arefreetoenter and offer prizes for 

reaching reading milestones. Those who 

complete the challenges go into the draw 

forabig prize, one of 10 $25 Whitcoulls 

vouchersfor kids or aLegoDancing Groot 

setfor teens. 

LibraryManager,Jill Watson, said the 

reading challenges were popular each 

year and agreat waytokeep kidsengaged 

with their reading overthe summer break. 

“We’ve found thatyoung peoplereally 

enjoyvisually tracking theirprogress on 

our challengeforms and areexcited to 

sharetheir progress with us when they 

visit. 

“With our online library,it’salso easy to 

take ebooks or audiobooks on the road 

with you. 

"You canloadthem up on your deviceand 

keep making progress as youtravel.” 

Entry forms areavailable from Ashburton 

Libraryoronline at ashburtonlibrary.co.nz 

Methven seeks ideas fortownplan 

The Methven Community Boardis 

encouraging people to submit their ideas 

on anew community plan forthe town 

beforesubmissions close next Sunday. 

Boardchair Kelvin Holmes saidasof 

Monday,theyhad received justover40 

submissions and hoped to hear from more 

people overthe next week. 

“We’re really impressed so farwith 

the quality of the submissionsand it’s 

clearthatpeople arepassionate about 

Methven’s future. 

“We’ve also held twocommunity 

The very popular Great SantaHunt is on 

again at the Ashburton Art Galleryand 

Museum theseholidays. 

Opening night is Wednesday 

December 18,5pm-7pm, so come 

along with your torchtofind allthe 

sneaky Santas in hiding! Or come back 

during the day from 19 Decemberto25 

Januaryand haveagoatfinding them. 

Stay informed,goto: 

ashburtondc.govt.nz/news 

RIFF RAFF’S SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 

workshops and captured arangeof 

exciting and practical ideas thatwill help 

us develop this community strategic plan.” 

The lastcommunity plan wasdeveloped 

15 yearsago and led to improvements 

such as the establishment of the skate 

park and newadvanced equipment for 

Methven'swatersupply to protectthe 

qualityofthe water. 

Mr Holmes said the town had changed a 

lotoverthe previous decade anditwas 

time forafresh plan. 

“Methven servesanessential role within 

CHRISTMAS-NEWYEAR 

RUBBISH&RECYCLING 

Thereisnokerbside rubbish and 

recycling collectiononChristmas Day 

so Council will be emptyingeveryone's 

wheelie binsone day laterthannormal 

forthe rest of thatweek. 

Collection day movesto: 

Wednesday 25 Thursday 

Thursday 26 Friday 

Friday 27 Saturday 

Kerbside collectionservices areas 

normal from Wednesday 1January, even 

though it is NewYear'sDay. 

Please ensurebinsare out by 7.30am on 

collection day. 

Keep your kerbside recycling ship shape: 

Plastics1,2and 5, newspaper,cardboard 

and clean tins. No lids of any size or 

shape. 

The Ashburton Resource Recovery 

Park will be closed Wednesday 25 

December,Thursday 26 Decemberand 

Wednesday 1January. 

The Methven green wastedropoff will 

be closed Wednesday 25 Decemberand 

Wednesday 1January. 

The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park 

will be closed Wednesday 25 December 

and Wednesday 1January. 

Mid Canterbury, it’s aservicehub for 

the agricultural sector, agateway for 

the district’stourism and recreation 

opportunities, and it continues to 

experiencenew residential growth. 

“There’s lots of opportunity,afew 

challenges too, and we’rekeentohear 

from anyone who has an interestinseeing 

Methven continue to thrive.” 

Everyone who placed feedback will go 

intothe draw forascenic hotair balloon 

flight. People cansharetheirideas online 

at itsourplace.nz beforesubmissions close 

on Sunday 22 December. 

TINWALDRESERVEBOARD 

LANDFORTENDER 

On behalf of the Tinwald Reserve Board, 

Council is calling forexpressions of 

interest in alicence to occupyland at the 

Tinwald Domain. The tender is forafiveyear 

licencetooccupyfor 6.9 hectaresof 

land known as "The WestPaddock" and 

locatedat62Maronan Road, Tinwald 

(outlined in red). 

The tender commences on 1February 

2025. Expressionsofinterestmustbe 

received by Ashburton District Councilon 

or before2pm on 20 December 2024. 

Foratenderdocument or formore 

information,please contactCouncil by 

email commercial@adc.govt.nz 

COUNCILMEETINGS 

Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council 

Chamber), 2Baring SquareEast, 

unless specified. 

Meeting agendas areonline at 

ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Wednesday 18 December, Council 

Meeting, (livestreamed), 1pm 

ROADCLOSURE 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil givespublic 

noticeofroadclosures forthe following 

events: 

ASHBURTONCAR CLUB'SSTANDING 

QUARTER MILE SPRINT 

Road to be closed: 

• Somerton Road, from Coplands 

Road to Jamiesons Road 

Periodofclosure: From 7am to 6pm on 

SATURDAY 14 December. 

This noticeofclosures is madeunder the 

LocalGovernment Act1974 -Schedule 

10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under 

the above regulations forany person 

otherwise than under the authority of 

an authorised permittouse theroads/ 

streets forordinaryvehicular traffic 

during theperiod of closure. 

NeilMcCann, Group Manager 

Infrastructureand Open Spaces 

WORKS NOTICES 

ChertseyKyle Road -Closedbetween 

McCrorys Road and Buckleys Road until 

20 December forroadmaintenance. 

Detoursavailable. 

Beach Road East -Closedbetween 

TrevorsRoadand Milton Road South 

until 13 December forroadrehabilitation. 

Detoursare in place. 

NZ TRANSPORTAGENCYWORK: 

SH1/Longbeach Road corner -Traffic 

managementwill be in placeuntil 20 

December while aright-hand turning bay 

andstreetlightsare installed. 

STOPPINGOFROAD 

Public noticewas given pursuantto 

Section 342(1)(a) andSchedule 10 of 

the LocalGovernment Act1974 thatthe 

portion of Alexander Street,Chertsey, 

described in the schedule to this notice 

wastobestopped and retainedby 

Ashburton DistrictCouncil forutilities 

(water treatmentplant) purposes. No 

objections were received and,asthe time 

limit forobjections has nowexpired, this 

road is declared to be stopped. 

SCHEDULE 

CanterburyLand District 

704m2 adjoining or passingthroughPart 

RS 16213 (RecordofTitle CB21A/733) and 

Lots 121 &123 DP 200 (RecordofTitle 

C24A/961) shown as Section 1onSOPlan 

605276 

Hamish Riach 

Chief Executive 

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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TREKKING:Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club president John Stewart leads the way in the Hinds River crossing at Pooles Rd. 

PHOTOS STRUAN CHRISTIE 

Tractortrekacross the district 

Members of Mid Canterbury Vintage 

Machinery Club went tractor trekking on 

Saturday. 

They crossed rivers, visited farms and 

checked out business operations. 

It was their annual excursion which 

followed abusy few weeks for club 

members. 

It was attended by about24members, 

with more than 20 classic and vintage 

tractors. 

Club member Struan Christie said the 

trek, organised by club member David 

Breading, started at the clubrooms on 

Seafield Rd. It took the quieter roads 

south of Tinwald to avoid State Highway 1. 

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‘‘We crossed the highway at 

Windermere and travelled the short 

distance to Yeatman Bros yard where 

HossYeatman gave us aguided tour.’’ 

‘‘We had alate morning tea there 

before heading off to Brent Jones' 

contracting yard at what used to be the 

Lismore School.’’ 

On route to the contracting yard the 

trek went through Hinds River at Pooles 

Rd. 

‘‘This crossing is well known for being 

very soft, but we did all get through no 

problems.’’ 

Members enjoyed apicnic lunch and 

heard how Jones started his business 

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beforeastop at the arable farm of Gary 

Wilson, at Farrell's Crossing, on the south 

bank of the Hinds River before heading 

home via the back roads. 

Late last month members took part in 

an informal tractor pull at the farm of 

clubmember Anthony Hampton. The sled 

machine used was still on site from the 

Wheat &Wheels rally in April tractor pull 

and bus trip. 

The weekend prior they had abus trip 

to Geraldine/Pleasant Point area where 

they visited the Howie family and their 

Fordand FordCounty tractor collection, 

amilitary museum, rail preservation 

society, and aviation museum. 

More work needed on rural banking 

Abanking survey, carried out 

by Federated Farmers, has 

painted adamning pictureof 

rural lending. 

The survey of more than 600 

farmersconducted in 

November shows 53 per cent of 

respondents were satisfied 

with their banking 

relationship. 

Federated 

Farmers 

banking 

spokesperson 

Richard 

McIntyre said, 

in astatement, 

the figure was 

huge drop from 

80 per cent in 

2017 and raised 

some serious 

questions about 

their 

behaviour. 

‘‘We’re 

incredibly concerned by the 

rapid deterioration in farmers’ 

relationships with their banks 

and hope this will face some 

real scrutiny duringthe 

bankinginquiry,’’ he said. 

The FederatedFarmers 

report showed one in four 

farmers continuedtofeel 

undue pressure from their 

bank, with dissatisfaction 

highest among sharemilkers at 

35 per cent. 

Only 55 per cent rated 

communication from their bank 

as good or very good, continuing 

adownward trend from ahigh of 

80 per cent just adecade ago. 

He said almost aquarter of 

farmers felt their bank did not 

allow them to structure their 

debt efficiently; 11 per cent 

report being asked to use 

overdrafts for capital 

projects. 

‘‘That’s really concerning 

and will be adding alot of 

unnecessary financial stress 

for farming families across 

the country,’’ McIntyre said. 

‘‘Forcing farmers to use 

their overdrafts for capital 

spending doesn’t just drive up 

interest costs for the farmer; 

it also unjustifiably drives up 

the profit for the bank. 

‘‘That kind of behaviour is 

totally unacceptable. 

Overdraft facilities are 

designed for shortterm 

cashflow management, not 

longerterm investments.’’ 

IN BRIEF 

H7N6 BIRD FLU 

Biosecurity New Zealand says test 

results from asmall free-range layer 

chicken farm near Dunedin are 

negative for high pathogenic avian 

influenza (HPAI). Testing and 

monitoring continues to show no 

signs yet of disease on five chicken 

farms operated by Mainland Poultry 

and linked to its Hillgrove, Otago, site 

that tested positive for the H7N6 

subtype of avian influenza last 

weekend. Biosecurity New Zealand 

last week put aprecautionary 

restricted place notice on the 

Dunedin farm, stopping the 

movement of material on and off the 

property, after some of its estimated 

6000 birds died. 

Precautionary biosecurity controls 

remained in place as more testing 

was carried out to determine the 

cause of illness. 

RURAL SUPPLIES APP 

Farmlands have anew release of 

FarmlandsPRO rural supplies 

ordering app. It gives farmers and 

growers the ability to request and 

receive quotes and receive notice of 

updates through the app. Since its 

launch in June, $60 million in rural 

supplies sales have been processed 

through FarmlandsPRO, and 

thousands of customers have used it 

to access the best pricing, place, 

track and manage their orders from 

their phone. 

CEO Tanya Houghton said the 

new quoting feature made it easier to 

get the best price for bulkrural 

supplies orders. “All these new 

features have been added based 

specifically on customer feedback.” 

WOOL CONTRACT 

Wools of New Zealand has launched 

contracts for wool growers for the first 

time in three years as demand for its 

wool carpets and commercial wool 

tiles increases. The 100 per cent 

farmer-owned company is offering 

contracts to growers for the supply of 

wool to be manufactured into carpet 

and floor tiles over the next 12 

months. Chief executive John 

McWhirter said the contracts would 

be offered for the supply of wool for 

each month of the year with amix of 

contracted wool at $5 clean and wool 

to be sold at current market prices. 

There are anumber of different 

contracts offered, with different 

contract terms available depending 

on the payment terms agreed. 

“Farmers can also choose to 

commit aportion of their wool clip to 

these contracts, creating flexibility 

and stability, so not all of their wool 

production is required to be included 

in acontract.’’ 

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In October, Morrison Motor Group proudly marked its 20th anniversary. What 

began as asmall, dedicated used car dealership has evolved into one of the 

few import dealers that successfully transitioned into the highly competitive new 

car franchise market. With three thriving locations in Canterbury, Morrison Motor 

Group has grown to become ahousehold name, renowned for its commitment to 

quality, customer service, and community engagement. 

The Start ofthe Journey 

The success of Morrison Motor Group traces back to Mike Morrison’s ambitious 

start on Moorhouse Ave, where he initially operated asmall lot of fewer than 20 

vehicles, working seven days aweek. 

His early days of vehicle supply came from sourcing local and starting a 

relationship with Japanese vehicle importer Nichibo. Only afew years later, with 

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site, bringing Mike’s younger brother Lance on board. Lance quickly became the 

face of the business, connecting with the community and helping Morrison Motor 

Group build asolid reputation inthe local market. 

Morrison Mitsubishi Ashburton: 

ATestament to Resilience and Excellence 

In 2021, Morrison Motor Group proudly brought the family business full circle 

by rebranding the former Smallbone Holden Ashburton to Morrison Mitsubishi 

Ashburton. This significant move marked areturn to the family business roots 

while setting the stage for future growth. 

Morrison Mitsubishi Ashburton boasts amodern showroom and customer lounge 

along with awell-equipped five-bay service department. Specializing in Mitsubishi 

and certified Holden servicing, the Ashburton branch has also been building 

asimilar reputation toit’s other 2dealerships in Christchurch and Rangiora for 

offering awide range of quality pre-owned vehicles for all types of budgets. 

These efforts have made it atrusted destination for vehicle sales and servicing in 

the region. 

The economy and Government regulation changes have presented challenges 

across alot of automotive business and many local companies and industries too. 

Despite these hurdles, the Ashburton team has excelled through late 2023 and 

2024, rising to become one of the top-performing dealerships in their division. 

Their hard work and commitment toexcellence through this time saw them 

awarded aprestigious accolade at the Mitsubishi NZ yearly Diamond Dealer 

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Another key part of their success has been maintaining adiverse vehicle 

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fit. Morrison Mitsubishi Ashburton also prides itself onoffering flexible financing 

solutions, empowering clients with tailored options tosuit their financial needs. 

“We’ve continued our business model inAshburton, ensuring that our clients 

have access to new vehicle options while catering toarange of budgets,” said 

Mike Morrison. “Our strong focus on finance flexibility has been instrumental in us 

currently leading in top performance results in Finance too.” 

With deep ties to the Ashburton community and an unwavering commitment to 

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Customer-Centric Values and aVision for the Future 

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supporting every stage of vehicle ownership, “Our strength lies inproviding 

quality vehicles at various price points. Whether acustomer needs anew 

Mitsubishi Triton for their business or aservice for their family Outlander or 

Holden Commodore, wehave them covered.” 

•60% of our vehicle sales are from repeat 

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•Locations inAshburton, Rangiora and Sockburn 

•Extended weekend hours to suit commercial 

operators at the Sockburn site 

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If you experience any electricity faults please 

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FOR ELECTRICITY ASHBURTON LIMITED trading as EA Networks forthe 6month period ended 30 September 2024 

Summary Statement of ComprehensiveIncome 

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 


$000 

Operatingrevenue 

Distribution line charge revenue 25,607 23,434 

Consumer discount 1 1 

Netdistribution line charge revenue 25,608 23,435 

Other operating revenueand other income 3,560 3,003 

Operating revenueafter consumer discounts 29,168 26,438 

Less 

Operatingexpenses 

Pass-through and recoverable costs (5,384) (5,435) 

Employeecosts notelsewhereincluded (4,423) (4,059) 

Maintenance of network (2,834) (1,217) 

Other operating expenses (2,921) (3,624) 

Totaloperating expenses (15,562) (14,335) 

Netfinance costs (2,628) (1,242) 

Depreciation and amortisation (5,504) (5,354) 

Netprofit before tax 5,474 5,507 

Taxation (1,609) (1,542) 

Profitforthe year 3,865 3,965 

Total comprehensiveincome 3,865 3,965 

Summary Statement of Changes in Equity and 

Members’ Interests 

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 


$000 

2023 

$000 

2023 

$000 

Opening retained earnings 192,005 190,363 

Total comprehensiveincome forthe period 3,865 3,965 

Closing retained earnings 195,870 194,328 

Rebate shares 1,424 1,449 

Member interests 31,484 31,484 

Total retained earningsand members’ interests 228,778 227,261 

Summary Statement of Financial Position 

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 

Currentassets 14,921 15,040 

Non-currentassets 315,446 307,186 

Total assets 330,367 322,226 

Currentliabilities 6,884 5,482 

Non-currentliabilities 94,705 89,483 

Total liabilities 101,589 94,965 

Netassets 228,778 227,261 

Summary Statement of CashFlows 

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER2024 


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2023 

$000 

2023 

$000 

Netcash flowfromoperating activities 11,817 10,000 

Netcash flowfrominvesting activities (9,498) (7,586) 

Netcash flowfromfinancing activities (1,915) (2,290) 

Netincreaseincashonhand 404 124 

Opening cash and cash equivalents on hand (80) 242 

Closing cash and cash equivalents on hand 324 366 

This specialpurpose report is prepared in accordance with thecompany’s accounting policies 

as at 31 March2024 toprovide shareholders with informationonthe financial performance 

andpositionasat30September 2024.Use of thereportisrestrictedtothisspecial purpose. 

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Bucketsofblessingsfor clients 



For 10 years Ashburton New 

Life has been helping others in 

the lead up to Christmas, with 

its Buckets of Blessings project. 

Buckets brimming with 

Christmas cheer was the idea of 

one of the church’s late 

members,Viv Pearce. The 

project helps people in need to 

have aspecial Christmas. 

Buckets are filled with 

goodies gifted by parishioners, 

such as lollies, shampoo, 

conditioner, toothbrushes and 

Christmas biscuits, then 

donated to Presbyterian 

Support Ashburton. 

Pastor Lisa Anderson said 

this year she and fellow church 

members were thrilled to have 

handed over 150 buckets, which 

was twice as many as previous 

years. Continuing the project 

was away for the church to 

remember Viv and honour her 

legacy. 

‘‘We love our community and 

this is agreat way to do 

something for those needing a 

blessing at this time of the 

year,’’ Anderson said. 

Presbyterian Support 

Hakatere/Ashburtonmanager 

Suz Hutchinson said 

Presbyterian Support was 

chosen because it was a 

Christian organisation ‘‘doing 

great work in the community. 

Our clients are great people 

who need the support of the 

community.’’ 

CHRISTMASTREATS: With buckets of 

blessings for clients of Presbyterian 

Support Ashburton are (from left) 

GeorgiaroseWells (Mana Ake), Suz 

Hutchinson (Presbyterian Support 

manager Ashburton/Hakatere), Kelsi 

Thompson (Presbyterian Support 

Family Works team leader) and Tony 

Vainerere (Youth Service coach). Inset 

offerings for the Buckets of Blessings 

project. 

PHOTOS SUPPLIED 


Pool 

success 

From Page 1 

In midwinter, Fairton Home 

and School members made a 

public appeal for funds. It was 

following a$10,000district 

council grant and $2000 from a 

pie fundraiser, towards agoal 

of $70,000. 

The school, which has aroll 

of about 40, announced it had 

been arecipient of the grant, 

from the Braided Rivers 

Community Trust Ashburton in 

partnership with The Lion 

Foundation, in July. 

Principal Jude Irwin said 

fundraising towards the goal 

was still under way, as extra 

tasks besides the lining needed 

to be undertaken. 

Fairton Home and School 

spokesperson Kim Mcilwaine 

said fundraising activities had 

included amovie night through 

the Regent Cinema, selling 

Whittaker’schocolate, and 

serving at annual Talley’s 

Christmas party. 

Thanks was also due many 

businesses which donated 

raffle prizes, and the many 

parents and teachers who gave 

up their time, the latter 

including Room 1teacher 

Louise Smith, who had spent 

time on applying for the grant. 

‘‘Everyone fully supported 

the fundraising campaign, 

which made it alot less 

challenging.’’ 

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23 

Second report sought for East St event 

BY JONATHAN LEASK 


District councillors are 

yet to decide on the 

future of the Ashburton 

Market Day. 

At adistrict council 

meeting last week, they 

received an issues and 

options report, aimed at 

guiding their next steps. 

The report followed a 

group of CBD retailers 

asking the district council 

to stop road closures 

associated with the 

September event. 

They claim closing off 

the town centre resulted 

in a30to50per cent drop 

in trade. 

Whether the retailers 

get their way, the market 

gets the green light to 

continue, or some middle 

ground can be found, will 

now be the subject of a 

second report. 

Councillor Russell 

Ellis put forward a 

motion at the meeting to 

explore all options. 

“We have apassionate event 

organiser in town which we are 

lucky to have, but we also have 

passionate retailers in town 

who want their businesses to 

succeed,’’ Ellis said. 

“By getting this report we can 

get into awinwin situation for 

everyone.” 

District council staff will now 

undertake the second report, by 

exploring the options through 

engaging with retailers and event 

organisers. 

Councillor Lynette Lovett 

supported the move, as she 

wanted to get an indication of 

where all the CBD retailers 

stood. 

Councillor Tony Todd, a 

former CBD retailer, said 

business support for Ashburton 

Market Day had died over time. 

He 

suggested 

the event 

shift to 

Baring Square East. 

“Personally, that’s the best 

option and the decision we 

should be making,” Todd said. 

Event organiser Carol Johns in 

2021 started the event, which 

replaced the town’s traditional 

Boulevard Day. 

Johns said she was not opposed 

to relocating the market day a 

block north, between Havelock St 

and Willis St, potentially utilising 

Baring Square East as well. 

“The council have to do their 

thing. Ijust have to let that take 

its course now,” Johns said. 

❛The council have to 

do their thing. Ijust 

have to let that take 

its course now.❜ 

—Carol Johns 

POPULAR: Ashburton Market 

Day in action. 

PHOTO FILE 



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NEWS 


25 

Bridge to be part of new walkway 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


An old covered walkway 

bridge in apicturesque part of 

the Ashburton Domain has 

had aspruceup, courtesy of 

its original builders. 

Meanwhile, the district 

council is incorporating the 

bridge into anew walkway. 

Pakeke Lions Ashburton 

members built the bridge, 

over astream, in 1993. 

This year,they decided to 

replace damaged timber and 

apply anew coat of paint. 

Then the district council 

suggested going one step 

further,replacing horizontal 

planks on the side with 

vertical ones, to meet 

compliancy criteria. 

Members set to, and allinall 

spent 112 hours on the 

project. 

The renovated bridge was 

officially opened last week, by 

open spaces manager Ian 

Soper. 

Pakeke first vicepresident 

in charge of projects Dave 

Bennett said it was rewarding 

to see the bridge opened in its 

freshened up state, 

particularly as the club had 

built it in the first place. 

‘‘It’s alovely wee bridge, it’s 

alovely setting up in 

there as well, under the 

trees,’’ Bennett said. 

Materials costing about 

$3000 were jointly funded by 

SPRUCEUP: The newly 

renovated old walkway bridge 

in the Ashburton Domain was 

officially opened by district 

council open spaces manager 

Ian Soper. He is with Pakeke 

members (from left) bridge 

project manager Malcolm 

McCormick, Bob Rodgers, 

Dennis Bird, Dave Bennett and 

John Lynch. Inset anew 

walkway from the bridge is 

under construction. PHOTOS SUPPLIED 

the club and the district 

council. 

The bridge was located at 

the western end of the 

domain, near the artificial 

hockey turf. 

Bennett said he understood 

it was to become part of anew 

walkway. 

District council 

infrastructure and open 

spaces group manager Neil 

McCann confirmed the 

project. 

He said anew path will run 

from the southern end of the 

bridge, tracking east 

alongside the water to the 

sealed road that runs from the 

Elizabeth/Grigg St entrance to 

acentral car park. 

‘‘We hope to have it finished 

this summer. It is part of the 

route used by the Saturday 

morning Park Run group,’’ 

McCann said. 

‘‘There are long term plans 

to extend the domain’s 

existing network of pathways 

as budget allows. The new 

pathway will have afine 

gravel surface, similar to the 

recent new path that runs 

along the domain’s West St 

frontage, from the corner of 

Wills St.’’ 


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SUPERSTARS: Groove Getters are readytoperform the Rudolph Christmas carol. Below Onstage are Ollie as Santa 

(left) and Chloe as Rudolph. 

PHOTOS TWINSTAR PRODUCTIONS 

Gettinginthe groove for concert 



Fourweeks out from the annual 

StarJam concert at the end of 

November, jammers and their families 

received devastating news the charity 

was immediately ceasing to operate. 

But what was then the StarJam 

group, Ashburton Groove Getters, 

stuck together. 

And volunteer Nicola Algie decided 

the show must go on. 

Groove Getters kept their name, and 

joined with other similar groups 

throughout Canterbury. On the last 

Saturday in November, they 

enthralled their audience with a 

captivating concert. 

Algie was ecstatic with the result. 

‘‘The concert was big hit and the 

jammers got to be they superstars they 

are. It went better than Ithought it 

would with only three weeks 

planning,’’ Algie said. 

The Groove Getters were joined in 

their performance of Rudolph the red 

nosed reindeer by other jammers, 

family, Algie and other volunteers. 

They were stoked to be able to dance 

after months of preparation. 

Chloe performing as Rudolph said 

she loved that everyone got to be 

themselves and have fun. 

‘‘When Santa played by Ollie took to 

the stage the crowd went crazy,’’ Algie 

❛The concert was big hit and the jammers got to be they 

superstars they are. It went better than Ithought it would 

with only three weeks planning. ❜ 

said. 

Ollie said enjoyed being dressed up 

on stage and jamming with his friends 

Algie was grateful to VickiAnne 

Parker from NZ Gifts of Love and 

Strength who supported the 

—Nicola Algie 

organisers behind the scenes. Algie 

said they decided that the donations 

made at the concert should be given to 

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NEWS 


Upgrading conservation huts 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Eleven Mid Canterbury deer hunters were 

airlifted into the high country for a 

weekend’s DIY recently. 

The volunteers’ tasks were to repair 

three high country huts, whichincluded 

digging anew long dropatone of them. 

The sixbunk facilities of Watchdog Hut 

and McCoy Hut, and the Lawrence 

bivouac, are part of anationwide network 

of DepartmentofConservation huts 

providing shelter in the outdoors. 

Project coordinator Kelvin Williams of 

the Ashburton branch of the New Zealand 

Deerstalkers Association said nine 

members from the branchhad the help of 

two from the organisation’s Rakaia 

branch. 

They met at Mt Potts Station, before they 

and slingloads of gear and building 

materials were flown in by helicopter to 

the huts, located in the headwatersofthe 

Rangitata River, in the Clydeand 

Lawrence valleys. 

‘‘It was agreat team effort. We were very 

lucky with the weather, the nor’west come 

up abit, but luckily not too strong,’’ 

Williamssaid. 

‘‘It’s good to keep these huts nice and up 

to date. They are agreat facility for not 

just hunters, but also trampers and 

climbers.’’ 

At Watchdog Hut, the volunteers 

replaced the old roof and windows, 

paintedinside and out, and even installed 

anew longdrop toilet. The latter task 

involved digging ahole 1.8m into rocky 

ground. They also replaced leadhead 

nails on the toilet roof with ones nontoxic 

to keas, refabricated and painted ameat 

safe, and repaired awater tank. 

At McCoy Hut, they fixed achimney 

leak, painted alog burner with heat 

resistant paint, and shined up the floor 

with linseed oil. 

At the Lawrence Bivouac,afinal two 

UP TO DATE: NewZealand Deerstalkers Association Ashburton branch members Stuart 

Walkham and Ian Mcbride finish final coats of paint on the Lawrence Bivouac, in the 

headwaters of the Rangitata River. Below left new ply goes on to the roof at Watchdog 

Hut. Centre New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Ashburton branch members 

Hayden Breakwell and Mark Crossen are happy with the hut’s interior finish. Right 

Ashburton branch members Jim Lattimore and Mark Wright with arock dug out for the 

new long drop at Watchdog Hut. 

PHOTOS KELVIN WILLIAMS 

coats of paint were applied, new anchors 

and guy ropes were installed, while a 

blurry old perspex window was replaced 

with adoubleglazed aluminium window. 

The materials and helicopter time was 

paid for by Backcountry Trust, in 

conjunction with DOC. 

❛It’s good to keep these huts 

nice and up to date. ❜ 

—Kelvin Williams 


Battle 

won 

BYDAVID HILL 


Aproposed Hanmer Springs 

flyride has been given the go 

ahead by the Environment Court. 

But there are still afew bumps 

in the road. 

The Environment Court issued 

an interim decision on Friday to 

reject an appeal by The Friends 

of Conical Hill Incorporated, 

three years after aHurunui 

District Council appointed 

commissioner granted aresource 

consent. 

The Hanmer Springs Thermal 

Pools and Spa had applied to 

install and operate agravitybased 

recreation activity at 

Conical Hill Reserve. 

Hurunui District Council chief 

executive Hamish Dobbie said 

the council is relieved to finally 

get adecision. 

‘‘It is good news. It has taken a 

long time to get here, but at least 

we’ve got adecision. 

‘‘We will need to work through 

the viability of the project and 

then the council can consider 

what it does next.’’ 

Dobbie said staff will prepare a 

report to present to the council 

early in the New Year. 

The project received $2 million 

from the Government's ‘‘Shovel 

Ready’’ fund in 2020. 

When first proposed, the 

attraction was expected to create 

23 jobs and inject $4 million into 

the local economy in its first five 

years of operation. 

Submitters opposed to the 

flyride said it would have avisual 

impact on the recreation 

character,biodiversity and horse 

trails in the area. 

Concerns were also raised 

about parking, traffic congestion, 

noise, along with the risk of fire, 

and devaluation of properties. 

In her decision, Judge Lauren 

Semple said she is satisfied the 

effects of the proposal are able to 

be managed under the Hurunui 

District Plan and the National 

Policy Statement on Indigenous 

Biodiversity. 



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K88 golden 

age of steam 

FORMER GLORY: K88 has been restored at the PlainsRailway. 

Inset the rusted hulk of the steam train in 1974 . 

MAIN PHOTO DAVID OAKLEY/ INSET THE SOUTHLAND TIMES 



Fifty years ago the rusting and 

muddy hulk of aformer 

leading lady in the rail service, 

the K88 Washington, arrived at 

The Plains Vintage Railway. 

It was the beginning of what 

would become aglorious 

return to the tracks for the 

train. 

Despite K88 having been a 

history maker as the first 

passenger express train 

between Christchurch and 

Dunedin in 1878, it was 

unceremoniously dumped to 

form part of stopbank in 

Southland. 

In 1974, its shell was lifted 

from from the muddy grave it 

had laid in, by members of the 

Southland Vintage Car Club 

and aSouthland Lions club. 

Plains volunteer guard 

Michael Ross remembers well 

the day it arrived. Michael now 

in his 70s has been avolunteer 

at the Plains since it started 51 

years ago. 

He said it was rusty and full 

of mud. 

‘‘When Isaw it, like many I 

was very doubtful that it could 

be restored. Most of the parts 

had been removed from it. But 

Iwas proved wrong and it was 

restored,’’ Michael said. 

The work to restore the shell 

was lead by the late Bob 

❛Iwas very doubtful 

that it could be 

restored. But Iwas 

proved wrong. ❜ 

—Michael Ross 

Anderson. Bob was from 

Southland and as aboy he 

would travel past the hulks of 

the trains in the riverbank. It 

was avery proud day when he 

saw it commissioned. It took 

10,000 hours over nearly eight 

years of hard, meticulous work 

to preserve K88. 

In 1987 the boiler failed its 

certificate of fitness and K88 

was removed from service. K88 

was last steamed for Bob’s 

funeral, in June 1987. 

In the 1990's atrust was 

formed to finance the second 

restoration of K88. The second 

recommissioning of the train 

took place in 2002. 

‘‘It’s agreat achievement to 

have K88 fully restored and 

working. It has made the 

Plains abit famous,’’ Michael 

said. 

Plains train driver David 

Oakley said its aprivilege to 

drive ‘‘the K’’. 

‘‘It’s much different to drive 

now days. Before the new 

boiler you really had to work 

hard to fire it up. The new 

boiler has made it adream to 

drive,’’ Oakley said. 

The train has made it on to 

the screen afew times with 

parts in the 1984 In Defence of 

Minnie Dean,the Television 

New Zealand Hanlon series 

filmed at the Plains. In 1987, it 

was towed to Central Otago to 

take part in the movie Starlight 

Hotel.K88 has also taken part 

in the Dunedin Railway 

station centennial 

celebrations, glided the main 

trunk line promoting 

Monteith's and went to the 

Weka Pass railway in North 

Canterbury to be used as a 

prop. 

DEDICATED: Bob Anderson (below left) in the cab of K88 for 

which he led the restoration. Below right Plains volunteer guard 

of 51 years, Michael Ross. 

NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S WEEKLY/FILE PHOTO 

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27 

Funding 

strategy 

Life is about to get better for 

Mid Canterbury’s older 

residents, following a$15,000 

government grant. 

People aged 65plus make up 

one fifth of the district’s 

population. 

Asteering group at Safer Mid 

Canterbury will use the grant 

for aneeds assessment, as the 

first step in developing an agefriendly 

strategy. The strategy 

will highlight the contributions 

of older people, and develop 

areas which will make the lives 

of older residents better. 

Developing it will involve 

extensive research. This will 

include listening to the voices of 

older residents and the 

agencies which work with them, 

and analysing census and other 

data. 

Steering group chair, Deputy 

Mayor Liz McMillan, said in a 

statement she and fellow group 

members were delighted with 

the grant. 

It is from the Office for 

Seniors 2024 agefriendly 

grants’ round. The office is a 

primary adviser to the 

government on issues affecting 

older people, located within the 

Ministry of Social Development. 

“Older Ashburton residents 

contribute hugely to the 

wellbeing of our community 

through continuing to work, 

volunteering, caring for 

grandchildren, being involved 

in community activities as well 

as being good neighbours and 

active members of society,’’ 

McMillan said. 

Office for Seniors 

spokeswoman Karen Piercy 

said the office was proud of Mid 

Canterbury for taking its first 

steps in developing an agefriendly 

strategy. 

‘‘By identifying what’s 

important for older people in 

their community, we can help 

make Ashburton an amazing 

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ACHIEVEMENT: Tenyearold Kelsie BremnerDryden (second from right) of Netherby School with Riding for the Disabled coaches 

Heather O’Hara (left), Maxine Hooper and Emma Brockhurst, receives the GardinerTrophy for confidence and effort. 


Riders workearns accolades 

Riding for the Disabled volunteers 

cappedoff abusy year lastweek with an 

endofyear award ceremony. 

Senior coach Maxine Hooper said the 

children always looked forward to the 

annual event. 

Many of the pupils who attended the 

weekly riding sessions went home with 

certificates and trophies recognisingthe 

hard work they had put in during the 


Bountiful harvest in time for Christmastable 

Members of The Plains Vintage Railway 

&Historical Museum are harvesting 

peas and spuds for their biggest annual 

fundraiser. 

This year both crops are being grown 

in an onsite paddock whichthe museum 

has utilised for the harvesting of a 

variety of crops since 1990. 

It has returned essential income for 

maintaining the facility’s buildings and 

exhibits. 

Aloaned vintage potato digger is 

being worked up each row. 

Volunteer members follow it along, 

collecting up bucketfulsofpotatoes by 

hand. The volunteers then bag them for 

sale. 

The potato variety this year is 

Victoria. It is $15 for a5kg bag. They are 

available via the forecourts of service 

year. 

Eleven trophies wereawarded. Nine 

were to riders, while the StuartLovett 

trophy went to volunteer Julie Cressey 

and the Blakemore trophy to Tinwald 

School for its positive, polite attitude. 

Aspecial treat at this year’s ceremony 

was the Rakaia Lions Charitable Trust 

food truck. One of RDA volunteers 

donated hot dogs, chips and meatball for 

stations: ZonWest St and Mobil on the 

corner of East St and Walnut Ave. 

Orders can be made for collection 

from the Plains’ Maronan Rd site up 

until the December23(stock 

dependent). 

The pea crop is expectedtobe ready 

in stages. People can picktheir own 10 

litre bucket for $10, or get aprepicked 

bucket for $15. 

Informative updates will be posted on 

the organisation’s Facebook page, or 

contact3089600 with inquiries. 

Farm managers Ponty Proctor (left) and 

Paul Gray harvest new potatoes. In the 

background is the pea crop. PHOTO SUPPLIED 

the children, parents, teacher aids and 

volunteerstoenjoy served from the food 

truck. 

‘‘We are just so grateful for all our 

volunteers and the support we receive 

from the community to enable us to run 

RDA,’’ Hooper said. 

This year, the organisation’s 50th, they 

had provided free riding sessions to 

about 33 pupils from Ashburton. 

Rolling 

health 

strikes 

Healthcare workers have 

walked off the job again this 

week as the nurses union's 

dispute with Health NZ (HNZ) 

over pay and resourcing 

continues. 

The impact of strike action is 

also in contention with each 

side claiming victory from a 

recent nationwide walkoff, 

where tens of thousands of 

union members protested 

against what they say is low pay 

and inadequate staffing. 

The series of rolling strikes 

begin on Tuesday in Auckland, 

and will target adifferent 

region each day through until 

19 December, with nurses 

walking off for afourhour 

window from 1pm5pm. 

Canterbury will be affected on 

December 19. 

The Nurses Organisation 

(NZNO) said nurses, midwives, 

and healthcare assistants were 

planning to be on the picket 

line, with the strike window 

which falls across ashift 

changeover deliberately 

chosen to have maximum 

impact on services, while 

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Sunshine and blue skies made for the perfect backdrop for this year’s Kiwi-themed Christmas parade. PHOTOS: Facebook/Geraldine Academy ofPerformance and Art (top left); Frances Coles 

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Best ChristmasSpirit: AorangiVets. 

Geraldine.nz acknowledges theeffortsofall 

the volunteers and the judges, as well as 

sponsorship from local businesses and the 

assistance of theGeraldine Lionsand Lionesses 

clubs. FI MCCAFFERTY

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 12HAKIHEA 2024 

E D I T ORIAL 

Franklin DRoosevelt put his signature to 

the NewDeal legislation on 14 August,1935. 

PHOTO:Britannica 

Onceagain, Geraldine has shown immense 

generosity insupporting the Foodbank 

Toot for Tucker campaign. The Tree of 

Remembrance atthe back of St Mary’s 

offers acollection point, and donations 

arealwayswelcome at St Andrew’s Church 

office. 

Foodbanksemerged in NewZealand 

in the 1980s as government clawedback 

the welfare support offered, and wages 

began to stagnate. Working as asocial 

worker in the 1970s, Iremember that 

families in financial strife needed 

budgeting advice. By the end of the 1980s, 

they needed money. 

Geraldine Foodbank’sRodgerWilson 

says, “The ‘idea’ that it isonlythosewho 

‘don’t want to work’ who are in need of 

these agencies, is now long gone. The 

majorityoffamilies the Geraldine Foodbank 

and other agencies help are in work … 

often with morethan one job…and they 

are still unable to make ends meet.” 

Foodbanks are now part of the 

landscape, asign of agreater malaise 

in society. Left on its own, the capitalist 

system results in asmall minority accruing 

most of the wealth, leaving the majority 

with very little to share. The boardgame 

Monopoly was originally designed to 

illustrate this fact. Restraints were put 

on capitalism following the Great 

Depression by the “New Deal” in 1930s 

America, and duringthat post-war period 

which ended with Reagan in America, 

Thatcher in Britain and the Lange 

government in New Zealand. In New 

Zealand, in 1893, the top 10 per cent of 

thepopulation owned 93 percentofthe 

wealth. By 1966,that figurehad fallento 

59 per cent. The trend is now reversing; 

by 2018 the figure was over 70 per cent. 

The trickle-down theory ismore like a 

trickle-up theory. 

Challenging the status quo alarms 

hard-workingbusinesspeople who have 

earned what they have. The issue isn’t 

those who have afew million. The issue 

is themajor wealth, and the powerthat 

goes with it, that is accruing tothat 

minority who measure their wealth in 

billions. 

Meanwhile, God bless the generous 

peoplewho makeupfor ourbrokensystem 

by supporting our foodbanks. In April, 

Stuff reported a42 per cent increase in 

demand on the previous year,an83per 

cent increase on 2021 (26.04.24). For the 

moment,Geraldine canmeet the demand, 

but for how long? 

The poor you 

will always have 

with you. 

JESUSOFNAZARETH 

BobMcNeilland RenniePearson, akaHalf Light,kickoff their summer tour at theLodge Theatreon9January. PHOTO: Bandcamp 

Half Light: “The atmosphere inthe Lodge Theatre was electric” 

Rennie PearsonandBob McNeill, akaHalfLight, 

are bringing their unique take onthe Celtic 

music tradition back to Geraldine. The 

9January show is part of a15-date national tour. 

Thepairare virtuosicperformersoftraditional 

andoriginalmusiconwhistles, wooden flutes, 

andguitars.Renniesays, “Whatwelovedoing 

is creating this musicthatdraws on thewellof 

traditionalIrish andScottish musicbut with a 

New Zealandstamp on it. 

“We like tocreate amood that’s driving, 

classy,hypnotic,inspiredbythe landscapes of 

IN BRIEF 

New Zealand, and with influence from other 

Celtic regions includingBrittany andAmericana. 

It’s uniquely ours.” 

With individual legacies in teaching andsolo, 

and small and large group folk performance in 

NewZealand andinternationally,the minstrels’ 

solo andcollaborative recordings listsare long and 

include their first recording together, the 2023 

EP Air. Bob McNeillhas wonthe NewZealand 

MusicAwardsBestFolkAlbumthree times. 

Half Lightplayedtoafullhouse in Geraldine 

last summer.Renniesays, “The atmosphere in 

Toot for Tucker team grateful for support 

On Tuesday,3December,the Toot forTucker 

team of volunteers hit the streets of Geraldine, 

gathering donationsfor Geraldine Foodbank. 

Foodbankvolunteer Liz Glasiersays, “Thanks 

so much forsuchanamazingeffortonTuesday 

night,everyone. ThankstoAlison Patterson, 

John Hands, North End Ford, Harcourts, 

Geraldine Glass, the Farmyard HolidayPark, 

Level Electrical, John Hands, Geraldine and 

Rangitātāfireservices, St John and our local 

police for their many years of support -and 

fortheir teams of supporters whocamealong 

to help, too. 

“Thanks toGeraldine Preschool for their 

amazing effortand to everyone helping back 

Modern Lifestyle Living 

33 Connolly Street, Geraldine 

P 0800 845 524 or03693 8340 

Esales@mlv.org.nz 

www.mlv.org.nz 

the Lodge Theatre was electric; such agreat 

experience of connection through music. We 

can’t wait tobring that energy back and share 

what we’vebeen workingon since.” 

Half Light play atthe Lodge Theatre at 

7.30pm, Thursday, 9January, supported by 

the Geraldine Community Arts Council. 

Tickets $25 from Joosh (cash only) or 

renniepearsonmusic.com. Cash door sales 

if unsold tickets. Alimited range of CDs will 

be availablefor purchase. JAN FINLAYSON 

at the hall. Also, thanks tothe foodbank 

volunteers, past andpresent.But thanks most 

ofall forthe support ofeveryoneinGeraldine 

andsurrounding areas formaking2024such 

asuccess.” 

Geraldine Foodbank coordinator Rodger 

Wilson says, “The increase in the number of 

referrals and food parcels [in Geraldine is] 

now greater than during the pandemic. 

(Anecdotally,this Foodbank assists somewhere 

between 10-15 per cent of the district’s 

population.)” HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

Volunteers were kept busy onTueday night, 

unpacking and sorting the avalanche of 

donated goods. PHOTO: Supplied 

A C C R E D I T E D V I L L A G E O F T H E R V A

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Our office is open Monday toFriday 

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Representatives from around 20 communitygroups attended Let’sConnectGeraldine; Family Courtnavigator Amanda Herewini-Wills; 

Good Shepherd communitywellbeing advocateBruce Smith; AgeConcern South CanterburyVisiting Services Manager Alice Sollis. PHOTOS: Jan Finlayson 

TDC initiative connects the community 

Building and strengthening the ties that bind, 

Timaru District Council (TDC) initiative Let’s 

Connect Geraldinelastweek broughtaspectrum 

of community groups together to see how they 

can support one another -and the locals they 

serve. 

Community experience managerClaireBarlow 

says,“It’s to connect thecommunity ... It’s about 

knowing what organisations and agencies are 

coming to Geraldineand what arealready here; 

it’s allabout connection. 

“There have been about 20groups here, 

includingthe library, electedmembers,Geraldine 

Primary School, StJohn, Plunket, the Courts, 

andMulticultural Aoraki,” shesays. “Community 

agencies andorganisations canhelppeopleina 

betterway if they’reconnected.” 

Family Court navigator Amanda Herewini- 

Wills says her role is“to support people with 

things like protection orders andparenting orders; 

anything in theFamilyCourt.Wehelpall parties: 

applicants andrespondents.Wewantbothsides 

of thefamilytobesupported.” 

“There’s no interest, there are nofees, and 

thereare no cash loans,”saysBruce Smith, Good 

Shepherd’scommunity wellbeing advocate.The 

charitable lender’s Good Loans, including for 

debt consolidation, are about immediate and 

long-term help. Bruce says, “Up to$7,000 is 

available for general things and up to $15,000 

fordebtconsolidation.” 

AliceSollisisamatchmaker,ormoreformally, 

AgeConcern SouthCanterbury’svisitingservices 

manager. Older people in need of companyare 

referred toher, and she matches them with 

volunteers. “They’ll visitanhouraweek to help 

alleviatesocialisolation andloneliness.” 

To learn more about Let’s Connect, contact 

TDCCommunity DevelopmentAdvisor Jessica 

Hurst, at jessica.hurst@timdc.govt.nz or 

03 6841974. JAN FINLAYSON 

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Community Christmas Tree 

appeal spreads local joy 

23 Theodosia St, Timaru. Call 0800 441-331 

The annual Geraldine Community Christmas 

Treeappeal is once againbringingfestive cheer 

to localfamilies, with St Andrew’s Church and 

the Geraldine Community Resource Centre 

partnering with theGeraldine Foodbank forthe 

initiative. 

“We ask those who are able and willing in 

the community to consider buying agift for a 

boy or girl of acertain ageand drop it offatthe 

Resource Centre,” says St Andrew’s Assistant 

Minister JasonShaw. “Weencourage people to 

buy locally, supporting our businesses atthe 

same time.” 

Theappeal aims to support between 40 and 

50 families whohavefaced challenges throughout 

the year. “It’s areal honour to be involved in 

this annual event, and I’m thankful for those 

in thecommunity whowillgoout of theirway 

to contribute agifttogoout to thosewho need 

alittleextra Christmascheer,” says Jason. 

Whilethe officialdeadlineisFriday, December 

13,gifts canbedroppedatthe Resource Centre 

untilMonday, December 16,ensuringdelivery 

before Christmas. QUYÊN TRẦN 

Gifts can beleft under the tree in the Geraldine 

Resource Centre foyer. PHOTO: Quyên Trần


GERALDINE CHRISTMAS SERVICES 

 

 

 

St Mary’s Nativity 

on display until 26 January 

ANGLICAN PARISH OF GERALDINE 

 

 

• CERTIFYING PLUMBER 

• CERTIFYINGDRAINLAYER 

• NEW HOUSES 

• RENOVATIONS 

• REPAIRS &MAINTENANCE 

• DRAINCAMERA INSPECTIONS 

AND REPAIRS 

PH 03 693 9625 |M027 4353 657 

23 GEORGESTGERALDINE 

AGENTS FOR: 

AGENTS FOR: 

30 YEARS 

OF LOCAL 

EXPERIENCE 

SUNDAY 15 10.30am Lessons &Carols StMary’s 

THURSDAY 19 7pm Community Carols StThomas’ 

SUNDAY 22 4pm Blue Christmas St Mary’s 

CORRECTION TO PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED DAY: 

MONDAY 23 7pm Lessons & Carols Pleasant Valley Hall 

CHRISTMAS EVE 

TUESDAY 24 4pm Crib Service St Mary’s 

CHRISTMAS DAY 

WEDNESDAY 25 9am Holy Communion St Thomas’ 

9am Holy Communion St Stephen’s 

10.30am Holy Communion St Mary’s 

St Mary's 

OPIHI CATHOLIC PARISH 

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH 

SATURDAY 21 6.30pm Christmas Lights St Andrew’s Hall 

- TUESDAY 24 til 9pm Display 5 Wilson Street 

CHRISTMAS EVE 

TUESDAY 24 6pm Sausage Sizzle St Andrew’s Church 

6.30pm Family Carol Service 10 Cox Street 

8pm Carol Service 

WEDNESDAY 25 9am 

St Thomas' 

St Stephen's 

CHRISTMAS DAY 

WEDNESDAY 25 8.30am Carols 

9am Mass 

CONTACT: 03 615 7527 

CHRISTMAS DAY 

77 Talbot Street, Geraldine 

6 Church Street, Woodbury 

1200 Peel Forest Road, Peel Forest 

CONTACT: Rev Hugh McCafferty 027 920 8751 

Church of the 

Immaculate Conception 

Cnr Hislop and Peel Street 

Christmas Day Service St Andrew’s Church 

CONTACT: 03 693 9503 

Seven Lessons 

& Carols 

Join us for poems, readings, and 

all your favourite carols led by Paul Johnson 

and the Community Christmas Singers 

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 

10.30am @StMary’s Church, 77 Talbot Street

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2724391 

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK 

When qualitycounts 

We arepleasedtopresent this exceptional 102.141 ha arable/ 

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offersflexibilityaseitherastandalone unit or as an addition to 

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Thepropertybenefits from afull allocationofALILirrigation shares, 

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Environmentalcompliance is maintained within the scheme, ensuring 

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Thefertile Lismoresilt loam soil provides astrongfoundation for 

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sections with separateaccess,enhancethe appeal of this wellroundedfarming 

unit. This farmpresentsarare opportunitytosecure 

aversatile,high-potential property in aprime agricultural location. 

1057 MitchamRoad,Ashburton 

DeadlineSale 16 January2025 (unlesssoldprior) 

View by appointment 

WebID: AR196951 

Greg Jopson 

027 447 4382 

gregj@pb.co.nz 

2724623

Allenton 3Primrose Place 

Tinwald 5Roxburgh Place 

Netherby 42 Bridge Street 

Allenton 4RussellAvenue 

Open Home 

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Sun-drenched on Primrose 

Step into this light-filled, four-bedroom, two living arearetreat boasting 

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Sustainability is the key 

This modern four bedroom home is sited onalarger rear sectionwith 

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Family friendly home 

Step inside this charming, large threebedroomweatherboard home. With 

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This immaculate three-bedroom propertyhas everything youneedand 

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ForSale Buyers $820,000+ 

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Sat 14 Dec 11.45 -12.15pm 

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For Sale Buyers$840,000+ 

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For Sale Buyers $495,000+ 

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Allenton 50 Elizabeth Street 

Allenton 2/43 Walnut Avenue 

Tinwald 11 WaterfordPlace 

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So close to town 

Set on alandscaped 905sqm section, this sunny home offers modern 

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Fabulouslocation 

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Welcome to this beautifully designed6year oldhome, situatedina 

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Welcome to this stunning modern four bedroom residence,where luxury 

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As you stepinto the entry foyer,you'll be greetedbylarge tile areas that 

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For Sale $465,000 






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Allenton 32 Thomas Street 

Ashburton 13 MonaSquare 

Ashburton 2/38 Cass Street 

Ashburton 55 South Park Road 

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Space, style and privacy 

Welcome to this private and spacious four bedroom home, perfectly 

nestled inthe sought after Allenton area. Designed with familylivingin 

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13Mona Square 

Discover this stunning newMona Whey apartmentlocatedinthe heartof 

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2/38CassStreet 

Introducingthe exquisite newMonaWheyApartments ideallysituatedin 

theheart of Ashburton,designed by Chilton &Mayne andconstructedby 

renowned local builder Craig Ingold. This luxurious 142sqm two-bedroom 

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Quality and space 

Welcome to youroasis just minutes from town. This impressive two-storey 

home featuresfive spacious bedrooms andboasts sub-dividable potential. 

Property highlights:Substantial five bedroom home,builtbyaskilled 

craftsman,this residence combines style and functionality. Theground 

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dining and living area. 


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For Sale Buyers $1,300,000+ 

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Hampstead 30 Bird Street 

Allenton 6A Allison Street 

Allenton 16 Mason Place 

Allenton 20 Cavendish Street 

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Red brick beauty 

Ideal first home or investment property this property offersthree 

bedrooms, open plan kitchendining area flowing to lounge featuring 

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Move in ready haven! 

We are veryhappy to presentthismeticulously restored move in ready 

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Exquisite homewithelegant design 

Beautifullyrenovatedcharacter home, blending charm with modern 

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Brand new, stylish, and secure 

Step into this brand newthree-bedroom home where modern design 

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Allenton 43 Harrison Street 

Lake Hood 24 Ludlow Drive 

LakeHood 14 Village Green Drive 

Netherby 16 Geoff Geering Drive 

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Great location 

Welcome to your ideal family home! This spacious property features 4 

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Spaciousand private 

Welcome to this beautifullymodernized home, wherespacious living 

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Allenton 51 Farm Road 

Allenton 27 Middle Road 

Allenton 8a Windsor Street 

Tinwald 37A Grove Street 

Deadline Sale 

Prime Allenton location 

Discover an exceptional home in Allentons top neighbourhood. The sunny 

kitchen, with two dishwashers, adouble oven, and two sinks,isperfectfor 

entertaining. Underfloor heating ensures comfort year-round. Enjoy 

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This solid, three-bedroom home is nestled in aprivate rear section, offering 

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Discover the charm of this newly built home with amodern Linea board 

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deck with apleasant outlook. 

We have found it for you 

Near new three bedroom residence on private rear section in Tinwald. 

Bathroom and ensuite plusthoughout indoor/outdoor orientation to 

maximise afternoon sunshine,compliment the largegaraging and loft 

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

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Tinwald 119A George Street 

Lake Hood 2Ludlow Drive 

Allenton 59 Creek Road 

Ashburton 440 East Street 

Discover effortless living 

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

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

kitchen, dining, and living area. Large ranch slider leads out to aspacious, 

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

glazed and equipped with aheatpump. 

StunningLake Hood home 

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

canal. The spacious downstairs boasts three double bedrooms, a 

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deck for outdoor relaxation. Upstairs, enjoy breathtaking mountain and 

canal views from the living room and modern kitchen. The master suite 

offers awalk-in robe, ensuite, and powder room. 

Land, buildings andbusiness 

Looking for areliable automotive shop with alegacy of trustand 

expertise? Welcome to Ashworth Automotive. Located in the bustling 

Creek Road shopping centre, this family-owned business has been proudly 

serving Ashburton drivers forover adecade. This experienced team offers 

everything you need to keep your vehicle safe and running smoothly, from 

WOF inspections to tyre sales. 

Prime corner property in central Ashburton 

Arare opportunity has arisen to secure aprime corner property in the 

heart of Ashburton, offering exceptional visibility and access foryour 

business. This modern, high-stud premises provides an idealsite to profile 

your business, with the flexibility to suit arangeofcommercial uses. 

Modern high stud building withspacious 600sqmfootprint with sleek 

designand qualityfinishes. 




For Sale $1,250,000 



For Sale From $550,000 +GST (if any) 


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CharlotteEvans 

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RobertHarnett 

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Murray Young 

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Chris Murdoch 

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Greg Jopson 

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Greenstreet 170 Rawles Crossing Road 

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Willowby 192 Griffiths Road 

Ashburton 1057 Mitcham Road 

Quintessential lifestyle &rural living 

Located within easy commuting distance from Ashburton and walking 

distance to school bus pickups. A8.65ha property situated in apeaceful, 

private rurallocation.The soundweatherboard 1940'sfamily3-bedroom 

+office home has its own character and is set amongst mature treesand 

groundsproviding great shelter and privacy. Open plan 

kitchen/dining/living areas connect via French doors. 

Something to sink your teethinto 

This distinctive appleorchard spansacross 15.88 ha of rich and fertilesoil, 

situated in close proximity to Ashburton.Itpresents arareopportunity for 

the Mid Canterbury plains, featuringa13.2 ha steady stateorchardthat 

wasthoughtfully plantedin2014. This orchardspecialisesinthe 

production of "honeycrisp"apples, specifically grown forthe discerning 

NorthAmerican market. 

For Sale From $1,050,000 Incl GST 

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ForSale Buyers$1,000,000+ 


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Ashburton 232Elgin Road 

Tinwald Laings Road 

15.38 ha -Conway Park -Elgin 

Located in the favoured Elgin district aclose 6kmdrivefromcentral 

Ashburton this is an all round lifestyle/small farm property offering 

quintessential land and lifestyle living. The property features the large 

family525 m2 six bedroom homestead with awide range of sheds, 

improvements and infrastructure. The home and chattels have been 

plannedtoahigh specification and presents options. 

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



6 3 2 4 

Groundstothrive 

Discover theperfect rural retreat withthis stunning7.99-hectare property, 

conveniently located near Tinwald,Ashburton.This rectangular block is 

subdivided into eight paddocks, makingitideal for livestock management. 

The property features cattleyards andtroughsineachpaddock, along 

with asection of native plantings. 

Deadline Sale closes 12.00pm Thu 12 Dec 




When quality counts 

We are privileged tooffer this intensive arable/horticulturalfarm, 

located in the highly regarded Winchmorearea, with dairy support 

ability and proven history. At 102.141 ha this is astrategic 

landholding with suitabilityasastandalone unit oradditionto 

existingfarm portfolios. The vendors development of quality 

infrastructure and farming practice positionthe farm forintensive 

and specialistcrop production or equally supportfor medium to 

larger dairy platforms.The propertyfeaturesafull allocation of ALIL 

irrigation shares with water deliveredvia two efficient Zimmatic pivot 

irrigators and environmental compliance held within the scheme. 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 16th 

January, 2025 at 12.00pm,(unless 

sold prior) 



Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

Mayfield 825 Hackthorne Road 

Mount Somers 136Prices Road 

Staveley 101Boyds Road 

Mayfield 2441ArundelRakaiaGorgeRoad 

Quality dairy unit 308.94ha 

This is agreat opportunity to purchase alarge-scale dairyunitwith not 

only aproven track record but with improvementsthatallow theowners to 

capitalise on being able to store alarge amount of supplements as and 

when they are available at cheaperrates.Aquality dairyshedwithin-shed 

feeding, Allflex collar system, excellent effluent systems andgood 

irrigation. 

"TheDowns" -411 Hectares 

Seldomdowegetthe opportunitytomarket such awellknownMid 

Canterburyproperty. Locatedinthe foothills ofCanterbury at Mt Somers. 

Presentlyrun as alarge scaledeervelveting propertyproducing 

approximately6.5 tonnes of velvet.Extensively sub dividedinto 

approximately180 paddocks withexcellentdeerfacilitiesand three 

homes. Can also be runasadairysupport farm. 

Farming and lifestyleinvestment 

Situated inthe Staveley area,onthe edge ofnativebush with stunning 

mountain views andthe Reid streammeanderingthrough the property. 

This is an appealingrural investment that offers aonceinalifetime 

purchaseopportunitytobuyers seeking auniqueholding to land bank, 

first farm or develop further. 

Ruralopportunities 

Situated in the Mid Canterbury foothills close to Mayfield this is aperfectly 

positioned 15.78 ha holdingtostart your farming dreams,work or lifestyle 

base. Featuring a1980'sfive bedroom home withopen planliving, two 

bathrooms setinsheltered grounds. Thepropertyhas multiple largesheds, 

workshops andpaddocksubdivisionthatlendsitselftomanyenterprises. 




ForSale By Negotiation 



ForSale By Negotiation 






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Woodbury 288Four Peaks Road 

Temuka 359 GoodwinRoad 

Temuka 309 Macaulay Road 

Fairlie 757 Albury FairlieRoad 

Large scale proven dairy 

Located in what is one of Canterbury'shidden foothills locationthis 

impressive dryland dairy farmmust be seen to believe. The contourofthe 

farm is flat but has the feel of the foothills withnative bushand running 

streams.The farm has excellent facilities from a60bailrotarydairy shed 

(approx. 17 years old), ACR, Protrack and in shed feeding systems. 

Ownershipambitions or strategic investment 

We arepleasedtooffer thiswell locatedand positioned entry level dairy 

farm or perfect strategic additionofadairyfarm to existingfarm 

portfolio's.Thisaproductive dairyunit based on qualitysoilsand currently 

milking345 cowsand budgeted annualproduction circa 140,000kgMS. 

Situated in the prime Waitohifarming area andinclose proximityto 

Timaru, Temuka and Geraldine. 

Riverslea Farm-224 ha 

This farm is locatedinthe favoured Milford district east of Timaru.This 

area is very well known forits excellent soils, good irrigation water and its 

overall production figures fordairy,fatteningand intensive arable. There is 

aprovendairyhistory, excellent dairy infrastructure from its50aside 

rotarydairyshed, to itslarge silage bunkers andfarmbuildings. 

Dairysupport- 348ha 

This impressive dairysupport farm is locatedonState Highway 8 

approximately6kms south of Fairlie in South Canterbury. The propertyhas 

been very welldevelopedand farmedoverthe tenure of the present 

owners.The farm hasapproximately81paddocks, extensive lanes system, 

excellent troughsupply (recentlyinstalled), private water schemefor both 

houses and farm. 

ForSale $14,500,000 






ForSale $9,500,000 






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Open Homes 

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 

28bWoodham Drive, Ashburton 9:00 -9:30am 2 1 1 AHB30949 

30 Cross Street,Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 1 AHB30926 

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

2Trellech Place, Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 3 1 2 AHB30292 

34 Eton Street, Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 2 1 1 AHB30920 

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

NewListing/OpenHome 

30 GeoffGeering Drive, Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 4 2 2 AHB30963 

36 GeoffGeering Drive, Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 3 2 2 AHB30969 

53Wills Street,Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 2 2 1 AHB30860 

71 Beach Road,Ashburton 10:45 -11:15am 4 1 0 AHB30921 

39Waymouth Street, Fairton 11:00 -11:30am 3 1 0 AHB30983 

4Ash Lane, Lake Hood 11:00 -11:30am 4 2 3 AHB30957 

2Trellech Place, Ashburton 

3 1 2 

18 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 3 2 2 AHB30909 

33 Suffolk Street,Ashburton 11:30 -12:00pm 3 1 1 AHB30951 

4ElmTree Lane, Lake Hood 11:45 -12:15pm 4 2 3 AHB30959 

24 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 2 AHB30267 

28b Woodham Drive, Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 2 1 1 AHB30949 

•Three spacious bedrooms, perfect for family living, 

plus asmall office 

•One well-appointed bathroomwith aseparate toilet 

foradded convenience 

•Double garagewith internal access, providing secure 

parking and extra storage in the loft 

•Easycare 516 sqm section 

•170 sqm (more or less) ofwell-designed living space, 

constructed in 1996, ensuring modern comforts 

ForSale 

with enquiries over $555,000 

View 

Saturday10:00am -10:30am 

This property is 

proudly marketed by 

BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

DeniseMcPherson 

027 242 7677 

To view allour properties forsale, forrentor 

commercial lease, pleasevisit rwashburton.co.nz 

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30 Cross Street, Ashburton 

•3bedrooms PLUS office 

•Third bedroom could beawork from home studio 

•Newkitchen with butlers pantry 

•Includes pyrolytic self clean oven and induction hob 

•Fully double glazed lowemissivityaluminiumwindows 



ForSale 

$495,000 

View 


3 1 1 

Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 

Open Home 

28b Woodham Drive, Ashburton 

2 1 1 

OpenHome 

27 James Street, Ashburton 

•Attractive three bedroom, two bathroom home 

•Practical floor plan that suits arange of lifestyles 

•Spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen 

•Qualityfixtures and fitting. Asmart office nook 

•Internal access single garage 

ForSale 

VendorInvites Offers 

View 


3 2 1 

Chrissy Milne 

027 290 6606 

•Through no fault ofthe property the sale here has 

fallen overand we are now looking foranother buyer! 

•2bedroom rear townhouse 

•Healthy homes certified 

•Built in 1978 with solid brick cladding 

•Separate single garage with auto door 

•Good off street parking 

•Updated kitchen with modern single dish drawer 

dishwasher 

•Open plan living, dining &kitchen layout 

ForSale 

$399,000 

View 


Saturday1:30pm -2:00pm 

This property is 

proudly marketed by 

Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 





KimMiller 

SalesConsultant 

027 236 8627 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 



027 438 4250 



027 242 7677 

Armand vander Eik 


021 597 527 

CherylFowler 


027 461 2614 

Shirley Fitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

Trevor Goldsmith 


027 225 5669 

Carey VonLubke 

PropertyManager 

027 697 6948 

JaneneMcDowell 


027 287 3388 

96Tancred Street,Ashburton 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317 

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NEW LISTING 

ALLENTON 93A CreekRoad 

Allenton 'Immediate Possession Available' 

This thoughtfully designed three bedroom,twobathroom 

home features an inviting open-plan layout, afloor 

mounted heatpump and double glazed for allyearround 

comfort. The master bedroom is complete with aprivate 

ensuite. Situated in aprimelocation,thisproperty is 

conveniently closetolocal schools andshops. Well fenced 

sectionwith double garage and off street parking. 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH40761 

ENQUIRIES OVER $625,000 

VIEW 

11.00-11.30am,Saturday 14 December 

Sue Prendergast 

M 027 322 8422 

OPEN HOME 

NETHERBY 26 Kitchener Street 

In aClass of Its Own 

Beautifully presented and fullyrenovatedcharacterhome 

situatedonalarge1012m2 section with twodriveways 

and subdivision possibilities. Extensive rewiring and 

plumbing. Two bathrooms, new kitchen andfloor 

coverings. Tastefully decorated, conservatory off lounge, 

well insulated,log burner heatpump andahuge10.5 x7m 

garage plus workshop for the car enthusiast! 


VIEW 

10.00-10.30am, Saturday 14 December 

Stephen Watson 

M 027 433 9695 

RAKAIA 14a Elizabeth Avenue 

Just Like New! 

Acharming relocated weatherboard characterhome 

sits on aprivate 557m2fully fenced rearsection 

(subjecttocouncilconsent and finalsurvey. Awaiting 

title). Offering apeaceful and secure retreat, this 

recentlyrenovatedhome boasts four bedrooms, 

modernkitchen and dining with the open plan living 

providingaseamless flow for entertaining or 

everyday living.Despite the updates, the bungalow 

retains some of itsclassic charm, with original 

wooden joineryand leadlight windows.Achoice of 

log burner or heat pumphas been left to the lucky 

purchaser,atthe total cost to the vendor! 


VIEW 

11.00 -11.30am, Saturday 7 

December 

Deb Roberts 

M 021 0752 180 



OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

NETHERBY 

83 Bridge Street 

This home instantlyimpresseswith its beautiful white 

kitchen andspacious living areas.Threebedrooms, log 

burner, heatpumpand HRV system.Good size garage 

and plentyofoff street parking. 


VIEW 12.00-12.30pm,Saturday 14 December 

Sue Prendergast |M027 322 8422 

RAKAIA 

46 Dunford Street 

Fantastic first home or investment property!This 

renovatedthreebedroomhomeoffers spaciousopen 

planliving, updated bathroom and asinglegarage 

withinternal access,all on a558m2section. 


VIEW 10.00-10.30am, Saturday 14 December 

Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180 

HUNTINGDON 60 Ludlow Drive 

Luxury Lakeside Living 

This stunning residence featuresfour bedrooms andthree 

well-appointed bathrooms. Just offthe foyer, the master 

suite is atrueretreat, complete with awalk-in robe anda 

luxurious ensuite. Entertaining is adream with the 

fabulous kitchen, spacious open planliving andoutdoor 

covered patio.Impressive lake views, beautiful grounds 

andyour own private jettycomplete thepicture. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

(Unless SoldPrior) 

Closes2.00pm, Tuesday 17 December 

Negotiable Over $1,175,000 

VIEW 

By Appointment Only 


M 027 322 8422 




OPEN HOME 

UNDER OFFER 

ASHBURTON 

RAKAIA 

RAKAIA 

ALLENTON 

3/46 Grey Street 

Two bedroom unit situated within the avenuesclose 

to amenities. Attached carport,easycare section with 

private courtyard (no shared pathway). This propertyis 

agreat buyfor an astute investor or firsthome buyer. 


VIEW 11.00-11.30am, Saturday 14 December 

Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695 

46A Dunford Street 

An idyllic canvas awaitswith this fully fencedsection, 

situated on the west side of Rakaia close to all 

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

amplespace foryourdream hometoflourish. 


VIEW By Appointment Only 


80 Cridland Street 

This charming weatherboardhomeoffersaperfect 

blend of comfortand convenience.Open plan living 

with heatpump, sunroom, threebedrooms, plus a 

single garage and offstreet parking. 




144 Alford Forest Road 

Situated on a1011sqm section,this updated property 

is perfect forafamilyseekingapeaceful retreat with 

modern amenitiesclose by.Recent renovations 

include new carpet, kitchen, logburnerand insulation. 



Cayla-Lee Collins |M027 341 0949 





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 

Rural & Lifestyle 


Residential &Lifestyle 

M 027 453 0950 

M027 432 4028 

M027 265 1290 

M021918 233 

M027 801 2888 

M027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 


M021 075 2180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 



and Property Manager 

M027 322 8422 

RobynLeggett 


M027 214 3870 

Eden Crowley 


M 027 267 9558 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under theREAA2008 

Helping grow thecountry

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

ALLENTON 179 Mitcham Road 

Lifestyle Living With Mountain Views 

Situated on an 8.44 hectares this lifestyle property 

offers aharmonious blend of rural charm and 

modern living. The two-story residence boasts three 

bedrooms,two bathrooms andthree generous living 

areasthat flow to apatio whereyou cantake in the 

breathtaking views of Mt Hutt.Featuring aseparate 

studio attached to the double garage, implement 

shed, two bayhay shed andfive fully deer fenced 

paddocks and handling facilities, all with stock water 

access. This property stands out for its exceptional 

location, meticulously maintained infrastructure and 

sold family home. 

$1.575M 

VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson 

M 027265 1290 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

ASHBURTON FORKS Ashburton StaveleyRd 

Irrigated Intensive Dairy /Dairy Support Unit 

-147ha approximate dairysupport unit located less 

than 30km from centre of Ashburton 

-Consented for both dairy platform and dairy 

support -spray irrigatedvia BCI Irrigation 

-Intensive winter grazing 18ha with allowancefor 

peak 800 wintered cows and300 support stock 

-Pivot irrigation covering approximately75hectares, 

some fixedgrid/sprinkler, andpermitted to irrigate 

up to 128 hectares 

-Solid four bedroom plus office permanent material 

home, double glazed with modern kitchen, open 

plan and excellentoutdoor flow 

ENQUIRIES OVER $5.6M 

Plus GST(if any) 

VIEW 

By AppointmentOnly 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

Mark Hanrahan 

M 027 432 4028 



HINDS 2John Street 

When Only the Best Will Do 

Aversatile commercialpropertyinHinds is available, 

featuring a3,600 sqm land area, 230 sqm office space, and 

600 sqm workshop. It includes a3-bay shed, modern office 

building with four offices, ashowroom, kitchen, and 

separate workshop facilities. Idealfor various businesses, 

this propertyisagreat investment opportunity. Don't miss 

out, contact us to arrange aviewingtoday. 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 

Plus GST (if any) 

VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290 

Peter Wilson | M 027 476 5329 

WINSLOW 529 Maronan Road 

Entry Level Lifestyle 

Check out this amazing property: 8.2 hectares just 5kms 

from town with athree bedroom, one bathroom home, a 

four-bay implement shed, atwo-bay hay shed, mature 

shelter belts, and awell with irrigation. It's agreat 

opportunity for anyone looking to get into the lifestyle 

market or investinaproject with potential for future 

gains. Fully equipped and ready to go! 

OFFERS OVER $830,000 

VIEW 






SOLD 

MAYFIELD 1992 Arundel Rakaia GorgeRoad 

Legendary Cafe Mayfield 

Cafe Mayfield offers aunique business opportunity. 

Situated along the State Highway 72, it captures the 

attention of bothnorth and south-bound traffic, 

positioning itself as theepicentre for athriving business. 

This opportunityincludes afreeholdgoing concern 

package encompassing the business, a3bedroom fully 

renovated home and agenerous 1692m² section. 


Plus GST (ifany) 

VIEW 




NEWLAND 62 Taits Road 

Family Oasis -Lifestyle Opportunity 

This distinguished two storeyproperty nestled on 1 

hectare of land offers aperfect blend of rural livingand 

town convenience. With an impressive floor area in excess 

of 300m2 andboasting sixbedrooms, two livingareas, and 

alargeattic, this home is perfectly suited for large families, 

hobby enthusiasts, or those seeking aversatilelifestyle. 

Renovation would enhance and add value to this property. 


VIEW 



M 027 433 9695 



PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008 

Calvin Leen 

Helpinggrow the country 

North Otago, Mid &South 

Mark Hanrahan 

JeffDonaldson 

Dan vander Salm 

TimGallagher 


Canterbury Sales Manager 



Rural & Lifestyle 



M 027 453 0950 

M027 432 4028 

M027 265 1290 

M021 918 233 

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 

Property Manager 

M 027 267 9558 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

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PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensedunderthe REAA2008 

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208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

Family Homewith Modern Touches&Spacious OutdoorLiving! 

Spacious HomewithModern Updates and Ample Parking! 

1RobertStreet, HINDS 

This beautifully renovated home sitting ona 

2022m2 section is perfect for families and 

entertainers alike. Featuring anopen 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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OffersOver $695,000 

WebID 

View: Saturday, 11.30am -12pm 

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HU4341756 

24 James Street,ALLENTON 

Step into this sunny three bedroom home, ideal 

for families, those seeking extra space, orasa 

smart investment opportunity. The hard work 

has already been taken care ofwith a 

modernized kitchen and bathroom, and freshly 

painted inside and out. You'll appreciate the 

generous parking options, including adouble 

garage and ample off-street spaces. Enjoy peace 

of mind with afully fenced yard, perfect for 

children and pets toplay safely. With aheat 

pump and log burner, this home guarantees 

warmth and comfort during the chilly months. 

On warmer days, unwind onthe patio orhost 

gatherings with family and friends. Don’t miss 

out—call now toschedule aviewing! 

3 

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Offers Over $515,000 WebID AUW4270479 

View: Saturday, 1pm-1.30pm 

OPEN HOME 

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Your Dream Waterfront t Family PropertyAwaits 

Potential Plus! 

52 Ludlow Drive, HUNTINGDON 

If you are searching for your perfect family sized 

home inaniconic location then look no further 

than 52Ludlow Drive, Lake Hood. 

Positioned perfectly, right onthe lake edge and 

offering exquisite and unobstructed lake views, 

you could be amillion miles away from the 

hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

With four good sized bedrooms including a 

master suite with abeautiful new ensuite and 

fantastic outdoor living options, this property 

will more than meet the needs of the modern 

family. Anextra large garage complete with a 

dedicated workshop space compete the perfect 

picture. 

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View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am 

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WebID AUH4360021 

112 Elizabeth Street, 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 tothe list ofproperty 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 isroom here for the 

vegetable plot aswell. Call today toview! 

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Offers Over $460,000 

View: Saturday, 12.15pm-12.45pm 

WebID AUW4320559 

Vendor has Purchased! 

All Reasonable Offer Considered 

55 Farm Road,ALLENTON 

Vendor has purchased, all reasonable offers 

considered. This solid home isperfect for those 

seeking durability and low maintenance. On a 

large section, there’s ample outdoor space and 

privacy for families and gardening enthusiasts. 

Inside, you'll find anupdated modern kitchen 

and open plan living area that guides you 

through tothe lounge with log burner for those 

cooler evenings. Functional kitchen and a 

comfortable living area with heat pump makes 

it ideal for everyday living. Modernised 

bathroom and separate toilet with aseparate 

laundry and partial double glazing this property 

is perfectly suited for families, investors or those 

looking for room to grow in asought-after 

location. Plenty of off-street parking plus a 

secure parking area for the caravan orboat. 

3 

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OffersOver $560,000 


11 Graham Street,TINWALD 

Vendor has purchased, all reasonable offers 

considered. This property has everything you 

need and is within walking distance to several 

local amenities. Apermanent material home 

with an opportunity to give ityour own touch 

and add value. Three good size bedrooms with 

an open plan sunny kitchen and dining area. 

The lounge has aside door access to an 

enclosed conservatory and outdoor BBQ area. 

Excellent storage allows for plenty of room for 

your hobbies or garden projects. With easy care 

gardens this private and secure property has a 

sunny backyard for entertaining. This property 

represents agreat opportunity for those 

wanting an investment or looking toget on the 

property ladder with your first home. 

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AUT4279086 

Artists Impression 

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AffordableLiving in CentralAshburton 

Central Living At its Best! 

6WillsStreet,ASHBURTON 

Welcome to this 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 isat 

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 orenjoy 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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115A Cameron Street,ASHBURTON 

This beautiful home has been designed for 

functionality and style byMcIntosh Builders. 

Situated inthe heart ofAshburton, within 

walking distance to the Domain, Art Gallery and 

restaurants, everything central living has on 

offer! Northwest facing, the open plan kitchen 

and living area have been designed tocapture 

the sun. Sliding doors off the living room open 

to aprivate courtyard perfect for enjoying peace 

and quiet on asunny day or entertaining family 

and friends. The master bedroom is 

complemented with awalk-in wardrobe and en 

suite. The other two bedrooms of ample size, 

come complete with wardrobes. This home has 

it all, call today for more information! 

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SELLING NOW! 

Carlisle Estate -Premium SiteFor Premium Build 

Ultimate Development Opportunity 

Nixon Street &Tarbottons Road,TINWALD 

Carlisle Estate is grounded with family history 

and has been owned bythe same family since 

the mid 1970’s. The development has been 

based on this heritage with quality landscaped 

features including stunning stone entry walls 

resembling early Scotland. Aspacious cul-desac 

flanked by specimen trees and plantings 

create abeautiful environment for the finest of 

homes. This residential subdivision isone of the 

last available within such ashort distance to all 

amenities. Ashort stroll takes you into the 

country with stunning mountain views or the 

other direction right into the town centre. Well 

thought out land covenants will ensure your 

investment is protected with like-minded 

development. The subdivision is scheduled to 

be complete in September with titles expected 

before the end of the year. Section sizes subject 

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

Section from 537m2 to 710m2 

Price from S243,000 WebID AUT3299840 

89 Cameron Street, ASHBURTON 

Offering the perfect foundation 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. 

What really sets this property apart is its 

tremendous development potential. The 

Residential Azoned land and spacious size of 

615m2 within the inner west side of Ashburton 

gives you the freedom to design and build 

without compromise. This kind ofdevelopment 

potential in Ashburton is in good demand, as 

the area continues togrow and thrive. Investing 

in this land means you’re not just building a 

home, you’re making asmart investment. If 

you’re dreaming ofacustom-built forever home 

or looking for anopportunity with strong 

growth potential, this property offers plenty. 

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FOR SALE ORLEASE 

FOR LEASE 

Location, Location, Location 

Premium Lifestyle Subdivision 

PrimeIndustrial Property on SH1 

PrimeOpportunity 

46 Burnett Street, ASHBURTON 

Aunique opportunity to secure abare land site 

with great development potential. This central 

location provides for high density development 

of inner westside land with Residential A 

zoning. The site currently provides for a 

selection of mature trees, garden and lawn. 

The convenience of just one block from the 

centre of town will appeal. 


WebIDAUW3877819 

Meadowlands Green, ASHBURTON 

Final stage subdivision provides nine premium 

lifestyle sections with stunning mountain views, 

central location. Benefits of all town services 

including water supply, low pressure sewer 

connection, fibre and power. General covenants 

for this subdivision provide plenty ofscope while 

standards are maintained to protect your 

investment. Titles expected December 2024. 

Sections from 4000m2. Lots 8,13 &14-SOLD 

From $340,000 

WebID ALW3664756 

2JohnStreet, Hinds 

Modern industrial property located onState 

Highway One, perfect for businesses seeking 

high visibility &convenience. Quality offices and 

boardroom with direct access to the workshop. 

High Stud Workshop in two separate areas 

providing flexibility of work spaces. Well-secured 

yard provides peace of mind for storage. Ideal 

for businesses in export &import activities. 


WebID 

ACS4085218 

ACL4099185 

6RangeStreet, ASHBURTON 

Unlock the potential for your business with this 

expansive industrial warehouse or workshop for 

lease. Total building area of972m², comprising 

high stud warehouse/workshop with drive 

through access and three vehicles doors. Two 

separate office facilities. Agantry crane may be 

available. Lock up yard giving additional security 

along with surplus land provides additional 

space ideal for outdoor storage. 


WebID ACL4362504 

FINAL REMINDER 

Large Industrial Holding 

7McNally Street, ASHBURTON 

This centrally located industrial property is well 

positioned inthe Riverside Industrial Estate. 

Previously used as arecycling centre and has 

the added benefit of abuilt-in weigh bridge. 

The buildings consist of two adjoining 

warehouses plus basic amenities and office. The 

warehouse is divided into two portions with the 

rear warehouse having open front and 

additional floor area with attached pole shed. 

If you are looking for something centrally 

located with scale, this property would make a 

great option. Aspacious yard provides many 

options and great for storage orfurther develop 

with an additional warehouse. This property is 

situated on natural solid ground and is not part 

of the historic Riverside Estate landfill. 

Land Area 4080m2 Build Area 700m2 

Deadline Sale 

WebID ACS4356915 

closing 4pm, 17th December 

(unless sold prior) 

FOR SALE ORLEASE 

The Heart of Central Ashburton 

78-80 Tancred Street, ASHBURTON 

Agreat opportunity to acquire alarge slice of 

commercial real estate in the heart of the 

Ashburton town centre. This expansive property 

comprises alarge building footprint with 

endless potential for abusiness or investor to 

establish astrong presence inacentral retail 

location. The property has two titles with right of 

way access for convenience of loading goods off 

street to the rear of the property. The building 

has been future proofed with seismic 

strengthening to greater than 67% NBS. The 

current building configuration comprises two 

separate tenancies, one lease inplace and the 

second tenancy fitted out for hospitality with a 

generous sized facility incorporating kitchen 

and bar facilities plus asecondary function 

room. Inspection is encouraged to appreciate 

the scale. 

Land Area 1164m2 Build Area 750m2 


WebID 

ACL4267256 

ACL4327803 

Contact Marelize 

027 825 3759 

marelize@mcleodre.co.nzz 

ClarkMcLeod 

027432 2194 

SusieMcLeod 

021 668783 

Mark Lemon 

027339 6665 

Marelize Feberwee 

027825 3759 

Dale Thomas 

027 321 6394 

AngelaSmith 

021225 5226 

Laura George 

022063 9744 

Jess Cunliffe 

027408 2241 

CathyCorah 

03 3080027 

CM Wong 

03 308 0027 

Anita Twamley 

027205 6213 

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OPEN HOME 

Allenton 43 Clark Street 

678 sqm 2 1 1 

AskingPrice $429,000 

View Sun 10-10.30am orbyappointment 

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

WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008 

Reside or rent 

This solid, low maintenancetwo-bedroom home in the desirable Allenton areaisperfectlysuited to firsthome buyers, 

downsizersorthose looking forareliable investment property that already meetsthe healthyhome standards.With a 

log burner, heat pump and HRV system this home is perfectfor any season. Bothbedrooms are equippedwith built-in 

wardrobes, providing ample storage space, while aseparatelaundry room adds convenience forbusy households. 

Don't miss thisgreat opportunity,contact me today to arrangeaviewing. 

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Allenton 11 Charlesworth Drive 

1,308 sqm 4 2 3 3 

For Sale offers invited over $1,195,000 


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


Elegance in EveryDetail 

An immaculate expressionofmodern living, thisfour-bedroom residence, withinmeticulously curated grounds, 

offers immense comfort and refinement in Allenton. Completed by Stonewood Homes in 2012 andoccupying a 

pristine1,308sqm (more or less) section ofbotanical grounds, thisproperty reflects acommitmenttoquality andis 

generously scaledtoaccommodate the dynamicsoffamily life.Centraltothe home’sdesignisthe streamlined openplan 

kitchen, dining,and living area,with aformal lounge andseparateoffice providing quietretreatsfor relaxation 

andwork.Please contact Emily formore information. 


Tinwald 22 Laings Road 

9.4 ha 4 1 2 2 

For Sale offers invited over $2,400,000 +GST (if any) 

View byappointment 



Uniquelifestyle opportunity 

This is aunique opportunity forthose seeking space,comfort,and versatility.Located justminutes from Ashburton 

township, this approximately9.4-hectare property embodies modern livingand offers the potential to operatean 

establishedwedding and events venue and vineyard. At the heartofthe property you'll find themain dwellingdesigned 

by Moore Architectureand built in 2009,thisfour-bedroom, two-bathroom home featuresamaster suite 

completewithalargewalk-in wardrobe and an ensuite for addedprivacy. The weddingand eventsvenue includes a 

fantasticoutdoor area, and hasforward bookings for 2025/26, showcasingits potential foranincome-generating 

opportunity. Contact Emily today for more information. 


OPEN HOME 

Tinwald 3Grove Street 

607 sqm 3 1 1 1 

For Sale offers invited over $470,000 

View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 



Renovated andready 

Discover the charmofthis renovatedthree-bedroom, one-bathroom home that’s ready foryou to moveinand enjoy. 

Whetheryou’re afirst homebuyer, savvy investor, or looking to downsize, thisproperty offers theperfect blendof 

style, comfort,and convenience. Renovations over the last 18 monthsinclude fresh paintboth inside andout,an 

updated kitchen and bathroom,carpet, flooring,curtains and light fittings.Anew heat pump hasalsobeen installed to 

ensure year round comfort and warmth. The open-plandining area flowstoasunny entertainingdeck,complete with 

alouvre for allweather use-perfectfor gatheringsoraquiet eveningoutdoors. Aseparate laundryadds practicality 

to the layout. Contact Emily today formore information. 


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OPEN HOME 

Tinwald 93a McMurdo Street 

509 sqm 3 1 2 2 

For Saleoffers invited over $639,000 

View Sun 11-11.30am or by appointment 

Emma Phillips 027 483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008 

Modern ease 

This modern, three-bedroom home offers allthe features youneed forcomfortable living. Step inside to discoveran 

open-plan living area, perfect for family gatherings andentertaining friends. This propertywould be ideal for first 

home buyers, property investors or young families. The master bedroom comes complete with aprivate ensuite and 

aconvenient walk-in wardrobe. There arealso built-in wardrobes in the other bedrooms, providing ample storage 

and an organised living space.Aseparate laundry adds to thepracticality of thishome. You'llalso appreciatethe 

attached double garage withinternal access, making everyday comings and goings abreeze. Contact Emma today 

for more information. 


Hampstead 5Willow Street 

698 sqm 3 1 1 1 

Asking Price $420,000 


Emma Phillips 027 483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz 


Green With Envy 

This charming three-bedroom property, constructed frompermanent materials, offers theperfect first homeor 

investment property. Each bedroom is equipped withabuilt-in wardrobe, as wellasaseparate laundry room for 

convenience. Foryear-round comfort, the homeisfitted withaheatpump. The spacious singlegarage is astandout 

feature, providing secure parking and storage. Sitting on asizeablesection, this propertyoffers plentyofoutdoor 

appeal, including an outside workshop –ideal forthose who love DIY or need extra space forhobbies. Forthe greenthumbed 

gardener, there's avegetable garden and fruit trees, perfect forsustainable living. 


Tinwald Tinwald Westerfield MayfieldRoad 

4,000 sqm 

Price by Negotiation 


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

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


Westview subdivision -New beginnings 

Section prices start from$295,000! 

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

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

amenities and entertainment right on your doorstep.Westview enjoys uninterrupted countrysideand mountain 

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

of high-quality homes. MakingWestview your homepromises an enviablelifestyle encompassingthe best of town 

and country. 


Ashburton 144 Gartartan Road 

12.63 ha 4 2 2 

For Sale $1,550,000 +GST (if any) 


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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PRICE REDUCED 

AshburtonSurrounds 262Dromore Methven Road 

28.461 ha 

AskingPrice $2,150,000+GST(if any) 


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


Price reduced, vendorswant sold 

262 Dromore Methven Roadoffers peacefulrural livingwiththe option of multiple income streams from the28.462ha 

(more or less). The four-bedroom,two-bathroomhomeisnestledamongstestablished gardens andmanicured 

hedges, providingprivacy andshelter. Renovated in 2014, the kitchenand living areahave been tastefully updated to 

include the abundant natural light and focusonthe exceptional views of theSouthern Alps. 

The large Metro log burner, built-in gas heater, and heattransferkit provideample heatingfor thewinter months. An 

array of infrastructure is available at Dromore MethvenRoad. Athree-bay pole shed, closed in workshop,tack room, 

and stables complementthe horse arena andcattle yards. Theoptions are endless, be it working horses or fattening 

cattle. 

Boundary lines are indicative only 


Mayfield 4Murdoch Place 

862 sqm 



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


Residentialsection, rural views 

Discover the perfect canvasfor your dreamhome on thisgenerous862sqm(more or less) section,ideally situated 

withinthe charmingMayfieldtownship. Enjoy stunning rural views and aserenelifestyle, allwhilebeing conveniently 

close to localamenities. Imaginewaking up each daywiththe majestic MidCanterbury Foothills as yourbackdrop. 

Mayfield offers the essentials: awelcoming tavern, alocal primary school,agolf coursefor leisure, andapetrol station 

for yourconvenience. Just 33kms away, Ashburton providesavibrant hubofsupermarkets, shops, cafes, and 

restaurants to cater to all your needs. This section is an idealretreatfor retiringfarmers lookingtodownsizeorfor 

those seekingaholidayhome with easy access from Christchurch. MidCanterbury is aparadise for outdoor 

enthusiasts, offering activitieslike skiingand mountainbiking at Mt Hutt. 



Mt Somers 27BMount Guy Street 

202 sqm 2 1 1 



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


Buynow, enjoythis summer 

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

between LakeCamp and 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 asolar panel system, outdoor shed storage,kayaks, aBBQ,and more,just turn thekey and 

enjoy! Thisbach offers aunique opportunitytoembraceatranquil outdoorlifestyle. 



Methven 29 Barkers Road 

8,506 sqm 

AskingPrice $1,600,000 

View byappointment 

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


Exceptional development opportunity 

Presenting an exceptional opportunity to secure 8,506sqm (subjecttofinalsurvey)ofresidentialbareland, perfectly 

positioned for your next project. Located on Barkers Road withadditionalaccess via Lochhead Crescent,this prime 

parcel offers the flexibilityand scale thatdevelopers dreamof. Zoned ResidentialC,theproperty allowsfor 

subdivision down to 360sqm sections (subject to council approval), makingitaversatile canvas forvarious 

developmentpossibilities. Withits expansive street frontage and dualaccess, the site providesnot only convenience 

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

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

location –perfectfor developers or investors. 



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ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Telephone (03) 307-7700 /Email info@adc.govt.nz 

Buying or building?Get aLIM 

If youare lookingtobuy aproperty,it’s 

strongly recommended thatyou getaLand 

Information Memorandum. 

Known as aLIM forshort,itisareport thatcontains 

all relevant information the Councilknows about a 

property or section. It caninclude historical as well 

as current information and canberequestedfor any 

property,whether it be commercial, rural or residential, 

with buildings or without. 

LIMs typically include the followinginformation: 

• Specialland featuresorcharacteristics such 

as erosion, subsidence, slippage, flooding and 

possible contamination 

• Information the Council holds on stormwaterand 

sewerage drains 

• Rates(includingany ratesthatmay be owing) 

• Any consents, notices, orders or requisitions 

affecting the land or buildings. Thisincludes 

details of building consentsand resource 

consents 

• DistrictPlan zoningand any special provisions 

thatrelate tothe land or buildings 

• Resource consentsgranted fornearbyproperties 

Councils arerequired by law to produceLIMs upon 

requestwithin 10 working days.Itisagood idea to run 

with 15 working days whenyou makeanofferfor a 

property so thatyoursolicitor hastime to evaluate the 

LIM and makeany followupinquiries. 

ALIM is notthe same as aproperty file request, which 

has become morecommonwithbuyersrecently.These 

only provide partial information and may be out of 

date. 

If youare buying ahouse or building, it is agood ideato 

get aproperty inspection. 

These arecarried out by independent specialists,some 

of whom haveprofessional accreditation fromthe NZ 

Institute of Building Surveyors. 

They will compareany building work with Council 

records andadvise youofanything thatmaybe 

unauthorised or incomplete. Theywill also tell you 

about repairsthatmay be required so thatyou cantake 

these intoaccountwhen makingyour final offer. 

Some people think aLIM is unnecessaryfor anempty 

section,but it willprovide importantinformation such 

as if the property is in aflood zone or registeredasa 

potentially contaminatedsite. 

It willalsotell youwhether or notthe waterand 

wastewater connectionshavebeen paid forand what 

the cost is. 

Many people thinkthatbecausetheyare buyinga 

“serviced” section the connectionshavebeen paid 

for,however thatisnot usuallythe case. The Council 

charges forthese connections when the building 

consent is issued. 

These chargesare called Development Contributions 

and arelevied in accordance with Council policy. It 

includes acontribution forcommunity infrastructure, 

such as thelibrary, museumand art gallery. 

Complianceand Development GroupManager Ian 

Hyde said people should getall information available 

before purchasing aproperty,and speaktoasolicitor 

beforemaking an offer. 

Please note that Environment Canterbury also holds 

recordsabout properties includingRegional Council 

consents, wells, waterresources, naturalhazards, 

pests and contaminatedland. Youcan find out more 

about howtoaccess this information by visiting the 

Environment Canterbury website. 

Some commonplanningquestions 

HowdoIget aLIM? 

You'll need to complete aLIM application form and 

return it to us. Youcan downloadthe form from our 

website, or complete it online. 

Howsoon canIget aLIM? 

We will process your LIM request as quickly as possible, 

usually within the required10working days. 

How much does aLIM cost? 

ALIM foraresidential property costs$307, and aLIM for 

anon-residential propertycosts $615 -asper fees and 

chargesfor the 2024-25 year. 

WhatisaDistrictPlan? 

The DistrictPlan, as arequirement of the Resource 

Management Act1991, is adocument thathas 

rulesthatall subdivision, land use activitiesand 

development issubjecttowithin the Ashburton 

District.Itdesignates, forexample, residential land, 

rural, commercial, industrialand green spaces. 

I'mlookingatbuyingaproperty, howdoIknowifit 

canbesubdivided? 

The District Plan subdivisionrules areinthe 

Subdivisionchapter of theDistrictPlan, on our website. 

Tofind whatrules apply to you, youneed to first know 

your zone in the PlanningMaps. 

Note:Westronglyrecommend thatyou take 

professional advicefromaSurveyororyour Solicitor 

beforeproceeding with purchase if youare wantingto 

subdivide. 

Howsmall canIsubdivide my property to? 

Theminimum sitesizevariesbetween thedifferent 

zones, with theminimum lotsizesubject to whether 

thereare buildings existing on thesite, building 

consentbeing obtainedoratthe time of applying for 

subdivision,orthe creation of vacant allotments. 

The DistrictPlan subdivisionrules areinthe 

Subdivision chapterofthe DistrictPlan. 

Sometimes youmight need to getalanduse consent 

as well as asubdivision. This often occurswhenthe 

newboundaryiscloser to theexisting house than 

ispermittedinthe district plan. If thereisnosewer 

network in thearea, youmay also need to discuss with 

CanterburyRegionalCouncilwhether youcan installa 

septic tank. 

COUNCIL OFFICE 

2Baring SquareEast 

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

Thursday 9am-5pm 

ASHBURTON LIBRARY 

2BaringSquareEast, Ashburton7700 

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

Sat&Sun 10am-4pm 

EANETWORKSCENTRE 

20 River Terrace 

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

gym 8pm) Sat&Sun7am-7pm (pools 6pm,gym 6pm) 

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10am-4pm daily (late nightWed) 

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Eleanor Howard Tripp MemorialLibraryin 

nearbyWoodbury. 

Support Local this summer 

The Silly Season is well and truly upon 

us.Ifyou’re feeling caught up in the mad 

rush of finishing school/work forthe year 

and buying gifts for loved ones asthe 

days tick down towards Christmas, it 

paystopause and think about howyou 

can ‘Support Local’ in Geraldine this 

summer. 

The obvious connection here is 

supporting local businesses by spending 

your money intown rather than online 

–after all, local businesses are the ones 

who employyou,yourfamily andfriends; 

provide support, donated goods, and 

volunteer hours to the schools, clubs and 

organisations that makeour community 

so special. 

But howelse might yousupportlocal 

this summer? Do you have family or 

friends coming to stay with you these 

holidays? What facilities andattractions 

in our town will you share with them? 

Might youperhapsbeable to spend more 

time exploring the features of your own 

‘backyard’? 

Ahot afternoon spent splashing in 

the local swimming pool; an entertaining 

evening at the cinema; aleisurely stroll 

along one of the town’s beautiful trails; 

connecting with afriend over coffee in 

afavourite café; letting off some steam 

via pedal poweronabiketrack;spending 

time with young children at the 

playground…thereare so manyactivities 

and facilities to supporthereinour wee 

town. 

We’d love to hear what things you 

already love locally and what projects 

you’d like tosee supported tomake the 

town an even better place tovisit and 

live. Reachout at info@geraldine.nz and 

let us know. 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Hakatere Conservation Park; Rata flowering on Mt Somers; Double Hut is aformer musterers’ hut built in the early 1900s. 

Its internal walls liberally covered inthe names and musings of mustering crew members, it is now adestination for day and overnight trips, 

and abase for climbing nearby Mt Taylor (2,333 metres). PHOTOS: Jan Finlayson 

Holiday inthe great outdoors 

Chad Adams is the heritage, visitors, and 

community supervisor at the Department of 

Conservation’s Geraldinedistrictoffice. GNews 

checkedinwithhim forhot tips aboutrecreation 

on public conservation land this summer: 

DAYTRIPS OneIthinkofisTenehaun, going 

up throughthe RangitātāGorge,and up,looking 

at Lake Clearwater;it’sone that Ienjoy.There’s 

avastlandscape at theend.And Kakahu.It’sa 

nice one10minutes from town.Goingto Lake 

Clearwaterisanother,aswellasMtBarrosa. 

OVERNIGHT TRIPS SpursHut is agood wee 

one, anice overnighter in the North Opuha - 

also,DoubleHut at Hakatere Conservation Park. 

Or camping, there are options between Waihi 

Gorge, aback-to-basics campsite bythe river, 

andPeelForestCampground, whichhas more 

facilities butstill givesthe camp experience and 

hasday walksnearby. 

MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HORSES Forhorses, 

Harrisons Bight isapopular access point in 

Hakatere -also, theSouth AshburtonRiver car 

park to Boundary Creek Hut. Horses andmountain 

bikesare welcomeinthe Hakatere andTeKahui 

Kaupekaconservationparks.It’sgood forpeople 

to checkwhere designated tracks arefor access; 

it’s best forthe land andeasiest forthe riders. 

HUTS TO BAG Thereare thehutsonthe two 

sections of theTeAraroa; Manuka Hutissuper 

close for people wanting toget to backcountry 

huts.It’sthe closesttoacarpark. If people want 

to branch out, they couldlook at theother huts in 

Hakatere Conservation Park or Te KahuiKaupeka 

Conservation Park.Woolshed Creek andPinnacles 

huts areour iconic sitesinSouth Canterbury. 

BIODIVERSITY TOLOOK FOR Someone 

spottedsomewhioatMtSomersrecently. You’ll 

find falcon up there aswell. It’s areal ‘wow’. 

There’s aunique range ofspecies -plant and 

wildlife -there,including in thechangebetween 

Woolshed Creek Hut and its volcanic alpine 

tussock,and Pinnacles Hutinthe beechforest; 

two different worlds right next toeach other. 

And there are lakes, rivers, alpine, and bush 

across thedistrict. 

Learn more about recreation on public 

conservation landatdoc.govt.nz/parks-andrecreation. 

JAN FINLAYSON


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53 

Restoration project in working order 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


John Hall spent winter 

restoring a1960s Nicholson 

steerage hoe. 

It’s apiece of history the 

retired farmer will probably 

never use, but he ‘‘saved it from 

the scrap man’’. 

Hall, now living in Ashburton, 

has owned the hoe since the 

1980s. He paid $150 for it. 

And 40 years later, it has 

become the first piece he has 

ever restored. 

It has been painted Fordson 

Blue. 

‘‘It was ablue. It had red 

wheels and it had ared seat, but 

Ithought the red seat was abit 

too much so Ijust made the seat 

blue,’’ he said. 

Hall estimates it cost him 

$1200 to restore it. 

‘‘It’s one of these things I’ve 

always wanted to try it out,’’ he 

said. 

But it was alabour of love. 

He got to pore through old 

publications of Farm 

Mechanism as research to get it 

into working order. 

Hall has collected 

publications of Farm 

Mechanism since he was in high 

school in the 60s, and was able 

to research details on the 

steerage hoe, used to prepare 

land for use. 

The publications were kept in 

storage. 

‘‘I’ve been buying them since 

then, now they are called 

Classic Tractor. 

‘‘I can just go back and find 

out this stuff.’’ 

WORKING ORDER: John Hall with his restored 1960s Nicholson 

steerage hoe. 

The steerage hoe was 

imported to New Zealand by 

Lincoln University to 

undertake sugarbeet growing 

trials in the early 1970s, Hall 

said. 

Built by WN Nicholson and 

Son Ltd, from Newark, 

England, five farmers at 

Greenpark, near Lincoln, also 

purchased them for fodderbeet 

growing. 

The hoe’s use was atwoman 

operation with one driver, and 

the other steering the hoe. 

It required no spanners for 

adjustment, steered easily and 

gave agood view of the plants. 

‘‘You can precision interrow 

cultivate vegetable seeds,’’ he 

said. It helped improved crop 

growth, and remove weeds. 

‘‘This was originally brought 

out for sugarbeet, for Lincoln 

college trials.’’ 

However, the government of 

the time did not approve the 

establishment of asugarbeet 

factory, he said. 

It was deemed not viable to 

have one in Canterbury to 

protect Fiji’s economy, he said. 

It resulted in the steerage hoe 

being sold to market gardener 

Jimmy Kong, in Oamaru. 

Hall, who was farming at 

Morven at the time, bought it 

from Kong’s clearing sale in the 

1980s. 

He never used it. 

It sat out in the elements. 

It would take amove to a 

farm just out of Ashburton and 

then aproperty downsize into 

Farmer Greg Lovett successfully testing John Hall’s restored 

Nicholson steerage hoe, by cultivating spinach for seed. PHOTO SUPPLIED 

town, before he would get 

around to its much needed 

restoration. 

‘‘I got it sandblasted, but 

pulling it apart was the hardest 

part,’’ Hall said. 

But there were also afew bits 

made and sourced to replace 

missing parts including some 

missing springs. 

Hall said since the 1960s, 

machines had advanced. 

They now had GPS 

technology, twin cameras and 

could steer themselves. 

‘‘A lot has happened since 

the 1960s,’’ he said. 

Since completion the 

steerage hoe has been put to 

the test by farmer Greg Lovett. 

Hall drove the tractor while 

Lovett steered the hoe 

cultivating spinach for seed 

crops. 

It worked atreat. 

‘‘If you only had alittle bit to 

do this would be perfect and 

there’s no chemicals.’’ 

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55 

Wilting numbers forces society’s closure 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


It is the end of an era for 

Ashburton gardeners as a 

society promoting 

beautification of the town winds 

up. 

The Ashburton Horticultural 

Society can trace its founding 

history back to 1891. 

Over the years membership 

has dropped and the society will 

officially cease operation in 

February. 

Society secretary/treasurer 

Noella Talbot said membership 

in the club’s heyday saw up to 

100 members but those numbers 

had greatly decreased; at its last 

meeting there were 11 people. 

Among them were regular 

contributors such as Brian 

Glassey, John Hoogweg, Cyril 

Keen and patron Graham Gunn. 

She, and partner Allan 

Johnstone, joined the club in 

2014 as away to give back to the 

community. 

It was after they won aprize in 

the garden competition back 

section category, claiming a 

trophy donated by Mr and Mrs 

Dick Bennett. It ran for three 

years. 

‘‘In 2013 when it was first 

awarded we got third,’’ Noella 

said. 

‘‘And then in 2014 and 2015 we 

won it and we felt that we 

needed to give something back.’’ 

It didn’t take long until they 

coopted on to the society’s 

committee; Noella became 

secretary then treasurer, and 

Allan vicepresident. 

He became acting president 

this year after the death of 

presiding president Joy Jaine in 

June. She had been president 

since 2020, as well as earlier 

stints. 

Both Noella and Allan have 

enjoyed their time working 

behind the scenes, but they are 

now busy preparing for the wind 

up of the society. 

Noella said green table cloths 

and copper vases were set to go 

the Ashburton Dahlia Society. 

And information on the 

society found through Papers 

Past was getting prepared to 

hand over memorabilia to the 

Ashburton Museum. There were 

scrapbooks, minutes and 

trophies. 

Noella said an article from 

December 18, 1891, heralded 

the beginning of the society in 


It said acommittee had been 

appointed to canvas for 

members of the proposed 

society. 

According to areport in The 

Ashburton Guardian,ageneral 

meeting was held at the Arcade 

Chambers on January 5, 1892. It 

was chaired by Major Steward. 

On March 1, 1892, The 

Christchurch Press reported the 

first exhibition of flowers, fruits 

and vegetables were held under 

the auspices of the newly 

formed Horticultural Society. It 

took place in the old Town Hall 

buildings, East St Ashburton on 

February 27, 1892. 

Noella said there were some 

years where the society 

appeared to cease but then 

restart, such as on July 17, 1947 

when The Advance Ashburton 

Association called ameeting to 

consider the formation of a 

Horticultural Society in 


Nurseryman Alfred John 

Millichamp was elected 

president at that inaugural 

meeting on July 31. 

While the society’s history has 

ENTRIES: Table show 

vegetable entries. 

2725251 

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not been continuous, the 

community garden competition 

was apopular event dating back 

to 1960. 

The first garden competition 

was in 1960, and gardens were 

picked for judging by 

nominations from society 

members and domain staff 

driving around town. 

It was so popular that by 1970 

the Agrade section of the 

competition had changed to 

premier grade, Noella said. 

Then in 2012 it was 

announced households could 

enter their own gardens for 

judging. 

However, due to lack of 

entries by 2019, the competition 

changed again. 

Society 

members 

drove 

around 

town and 

nominated 

gardens for 

aMerit 

Award 

Certificate. 

‘‘These 

certificates 

were only 

awarded 

for 2019 

and 2020,’’ 

Noella 

said. 

About 190 

were 

issued in 

2019, and it 

almost 

doubled 

with about 

350 issued 

the 

following 

year. 

But by 

late 2020, 

and with 

limited 

RESEARCH: Ashburton Horticultural Society secretary/treasurer 

Noella Talbot looks over the programmes, trophies and society’s 

history information since it was first formed more than 133 years 

ago. 

members, the decision was 

made to stop running the event. 

‘‘At our annual general 

meeting on Monday, August 24, 

2020, we made the decision to 

cease running the garden 

competition,’’ she said. 

‘‘This was adifficult decision 

for some of our members as they 

have been involved for many 

years, with the competition 

running for over 60 years. 

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Following the decision to 

wind up the society, Noella has 

put together some history on the 

many trophies given to the 

society. 

They were for the members 

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annual community garden 

competition. 

BLOOMING: Ashburton 

Horticultural Society secretary/ 

treasurer Noella Talbot in the 

garden. 

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&Motto” 

Society awards: 

Competition categories from 

1960 were front garden, and 

kitchen garden, and then 

memorial trophies; the first was 

the T.W. McKee Memorial 

Trophy “A” Grade 1964. 

Donated in memorial of Thomas 

Wacon McKee, who passed 

away on February 1, 1964. He 

was apast president from 1958. 

The Esther Andrews Memorial 

Salver 1982 was introduced after 

the family of Esther Andrews 

donated asilver salver in 

memory of their mother. This 

trophy was for the annual 

garden competition best 

display of annuals and 

perennials as seen from the 

street. 

The Lloyd Memorial Trophy – 

special feature 1988 was 

awarded after RA Lloyd's family 

donated the trophy for the 

annual garden competition for a 

special garden feature. This 

trophy can be won by the same 

person but it must be adifferent 

feature to the previous year. Mr 

Lloyd was an active member of 

the society with president 

positions from 1963 1964, and 

again from 1970 1971. 

Members’ trophies for the 

annual garden competition 

included the Alison Trophy 1990 

(donated by Mr and Mrs Alison) 

for new gardens judged for the 

first time, the Bill &Mavis Kenny 

Trophy 2000 (donated by Mr and 

Mrs Kenny) for best garden flats 

and townhouses, the Bennett 

Trophy –gardens on back 

sections 2013 (donated by Mr & 

Mrs Bennett) for gardens on 

back sections to be judged. It 

was only awarded for three 

years due to lack of entries. 

Other inhouse trophies include 

the A.J. Millichamp Memorial 

Trophy –premier award at all 

shows, the Mr &Mrs Jos 

Murdoch Trophy –most points 

in floral art, Mr &Mrs A.J.L. 

Williams Trophy most points in 

cut flowers, Henry Whiting 

Memorial Trophy –decorative 

novice, Lloyd Trophy most 

points in fruit and vegetables, 

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funds from the National South 

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Last month Mid Canterbury 

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Noticing Christmas 

Why take notice of 

Christmas? 

Why do you think 

that Christians are so 

keen to celebrate 

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What does it matter 

that ababy was born 

2000 years ago, in a 

land farfar away, in 

some village called 

Bethlehem, 

unwelcome to the 

powers of the time? 

Even if we do 

acknowledge that this 

baby grew up to be 

some extraordinary 

teacher, who some 

thought aking, He still 

died yes atortuous 

death, but He died all 

the same. 

And even if youdogive 

Christians the benefit of the 

doubt and agree that Jesus rose 

again (like that would ever 

happen!), still according to them, 

He is now sitting in heaven with 

his feet up after finishing the 

work he came to do! 

So why take any notice of 

Christmas? 

Well, aChristian would answer 

you something like this the 

truth is that Jesus is sitting down 

but he is also waiting to return. 

The next time he comes, the 

angels will be out in full voice 

again, but not only to some 

farmers in the wop wops. Every 

farmer on the planet, and 

everyone else besides, will sit up 

and take notice this time. 

The next time he comes, every 

village, town and city will be 

alerted to his presence, and not 

becauseofsome viral feed on our 

media platform. 

When He returns, He will be 

asking us whether we took any 

notice of His first visit. Whether 

we believed and trusted in Him 

as God’s King, Emmanuel –God 

with us, whether we believed 

that He was the Saviour Jesus, 

dying and rising again for the 

forgiveness of our sins, whether 

we trusted him with our very 

lives! Whether we delighted in 

the fact that he gave eternal life 

to all who believed in his name. 

Jesus, when he returns, will be 

looking for those who –like Mary 

–delight in being his servants, 

who marvel at his birth, life, 

death and resurrection, who find 

the deepest joy in serving him 

each day of their lives. 

Christians delight to celebrate 

Christmas –and teach others 

about Jesus first arrival so that 

we will be ready and even 

excited about his next visit. 

Ipray you will discover the 

everlasting joy of the first 

Christmas. All of our hope 

depends on it. 

Al Drye 

St. Paul’s Rakaia District 

‘Night Church’,Ashburton


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Homecoming concert for KennedyClark 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Country music performer Liam 

KennedyClark is returning from 

Australia to Ashburton for Christmas. 

The 27yearold will put on aconcert 

while he is here. 

Back Home Again will be at the 

Ashburton Event Centre on December 

20. 

He said he was excited and looking 

forward to the concert in his home town. 

‘‘The last time Iwas in Ashburton was 

2020, during the Covid pandemic, and 

since then everything has been non 

stop,’’ KennedyClark said. 

‘‘I've just about finished working on a 

brand new solo record after releasing 

five singles from it, full of afresh new 

sound. And also, recording and 

releasing music from aduo with my 

partner Gabi Louise.’’ 

The duo, named Wicker Suite, won 

two Country Music Awards of Australia 

Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth 

with its debut album. 

Back Home Again will include songs 

from KennedyClark’s new album, some 

older tunes, and some Wicker Suite 

favourites too. 

‘‘As well as telling plenty of yarns 

about life, and stories on the road. Gabi's 

joining me on stage, and we're bringing 

over our drummer Ali Foster from 

Australia, along with my great mates Les 

Donaldson, and Phil Doublet in the 

band,’’ he said. 

He was excited to also have fellow 

singer songwriter and Ashburton talent 

Molly Harrison opening the show. 

‘‘I've been wanting to play ashow 

again in the event centre for awhile 

now, as it'sone of my favourite venues, 

and we thought it'dtie in great with 

being home to see family again over the 

break.’’ 

PERFORMING: Liam KennedyClark will perform in Ashburton this month. Inset 

Teen musician Molly Harrison will open the show. 

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Meadows takes over at helm 

Mid Canterbury Netball has a 

new leader at the helm. 

Cindy Meadows has taken 

over as the president of the Mid 

Canterbury Netball 

management board from out 

going president and board 

member Ange Mitchell. 

Meadows comes to the board 

with decades of netball 

experience under her belt. 

She has played netball in 

Ashburton since 1987 through 

to the present day, and has 

been involved in coaching 

since 1990, coaching club 

teams for the Hampstead 

Netball Club, Ashburton 

College and Ashburton 

Borough School, as well as Mid 

Canterbury representative 

teams. 

In 2024 she coached the 

Hampstead Ray White Ateam 

to the runner up spot in the AC 

Premier competition, and the 

Mid Canterbury U18 team that 

played at nationals in Dunedin. 

Meadows said she had been 

looking for adifferent 

challenge in 2025, and felt 

there was astrong alignment 

between her professional skills 

and her love and knowledge of 

netball. 

“Giving back to asport that has given me, 

my friends and my daughter so much is a 

large part of my motivation,” Meadows 

said. 

“I am absolutely committed to netball in 

Mid Canterbury and helping as many 

people as possible develop alifetime 

active love of netball in our community.” 

Mitchell –aformer Silver Fern who was 

NEW LEADER: Cindy Meadows (left) takes over as 

president of Mid Canterbury Netball from Ange 

Mitchell. 


born and raised in Mid Canterbury had 

served four years as president, after first 

joining the board in 2019, and while sad to 

be leaving the board she said the time was 

right. 

While she’s departed the board, she was 

far from leaving netball, continuing her 

involvement with netball in Mid 

Canterbury through her coaching. 

❛Iamabsolutely committed to 

netball in Mid Canterbury and 

helping as many people as 

possible develop alifetime 

active love of netball in our 

community.❜ 

—Cindy Meadows 

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Rowers put to the test during annual regatta 

Rowers took to the water of Lake Hood in ideal 

weather conditions this month for an annual two day 

regatta. 

The event, hosted by the Ashburton Rowing Club, 

saw the lake closed to the public as rowers from 

around Canterbury converged. 

Secretary Helen Hodge said it was agood chance for 

rowers to test themselves against others. 

‘‘We had great weather and the rowers enjoyed the 

relaxed atmosphere and the fact they could row 50 per 

cent novice/experienced rowers.’’ 

Among those attending were many younger schoolaged 

rowers from Christchurch, Timaru and Oamaru 

but this year were also members of anewly formed 

club in the Selwyn district. 

‘‘ It’s agood regatta to gauge how they’re doing and 

what to work on before the Otago champs in Twizel on 

14 15 December,’’ Hodge said. 

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Funding 

boosts 

Methven Rugby Club received a 

$15,000 capital projects funding 

grant this year from The 

Community Trust of Mid and 

South Canterbury to help with 

the club’s women’s changing 

room upgrade. 

It was one of the notforprofit 

charities and community groups 

in the district to receive ashare 

of the funding totalling $37,000. 

Others included Ashburton A&P 

Association received $10,000 for 

the showgrounds development 

phase 1; Allenton Rugby Club 

received $10,000 for abathroom 

upgrade; and Willowby Hall 

$2000 for window 

improvements. 

Former trust chief executive 

officer Liz Shea said capital 

projects funding up to the value 

of $20,000 were considered and 

in the Mid and South 

Canterbury region 14 

applications totalling $202,272 

were received. 

Ten were successful, resulting 

in total grant funding of 

$115,000. 

Notforprofit groups 

anywhere in Mid and South 

Canterbury can contact the 

community relations manager 

on (03)6877598 or check out the 

website at www.comtrust.org.nz 

to see if you are eligible to apply 

to the Community Trust for 

funding for an event, 

programme or capital project. 

ACTION: Rowers from the newly formed Selwyn 

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hosted by Ashburton Rowing Club. PHOTO SELWYN ROWING INC 

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Restricted season for tinder dry district 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Recent fires around Canterbury 

are awakeup call about the 

dryness of the district, says Alan 

Burgess. 

The Ashburton Volunteer Fire 

Brigade chief said on Tuesday the 

brigade had responded to 11 

callouts in the previous five days. 

The majority had been minor 

vegetation fires. 

These had been on top of other 

major outdoor fires throughout 

the region, including at Kirwee, 

West Melton and Bridge Hill. 

‘‘It’s awee bit of awake up call 

on how dry it’s got, and how quick 

it’s gone dry,’’ Burgess said. 

There was no change predicted 

to these conditions over the next 

couple of months. 

From 1am yesterday, the whole 

of Mid and South Canterbury 

district was placed in aRestricted 

Fire Season. 

This means anyone who wants 

to light an outdoor fire will need a 

fire permit authorised by Fire and 

Emergency, which can be applied 

for at checkitsalright.nz. 

Meanwhile, the Geraldine 

Forest Zone, the Waimate Forest 

Zone and all Public Conservation 

Lands are still in aRestricted Fire 

Season 365 days and permits are still 

required for open air fires in those 

areas. 

Earlier this week crews around 

Canterbury were attending fires across 

RESTRICTED: Amap of the MidSouth Canterbury district indicating the area of newlyintroduced fire 

restrictions. 

the district fanned by strong nor’west 

winds. 

Fire and Emergency started scaling 

down its response at the West Melton 

and Kirwee fires yesterday. 

IncidentCommander Dave Key said 

the crews on the ground at both fires 

put in abig effort in hot conditions. 

‘‘(It) has been ahard graft with hand 

tools, getting in amongst the trees and 

putting out hotspots,’’ he said. 

‘‘We will fly drones over both fires 

looking for hotspots and depending on 

the information that comes back we 

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Church Services 

will probably look at 

reducing our crews.’’ 

Both sites were to be 

assessed with the hope 

they could be handed 

back to the landowners 

during that time. 

Key thanked the 

firefighters who had 

worked across both fires 

for their effort, and urged 

the public to fire safe over 

the coming days to give 

the crews some respite 

after abusy seven days. 

‘‘We’d like to remind 

people across Canterbury 

who have had fires to 

ensure they check these 

previous burns,’’ Key 

said. 

‘‘We suggest to 

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‘‘It doesn’t take too 

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up and fan those fires and 

blow those embers 

causing reignition. 

‘‘I’m always proud of the 

way our firefighters keep 

turning up to fight these 

fires. Morale is still high 

among the crews, but of 

course everyone is getting awee bit 

tired, so it would be good to have a 

break from fighting these fires.’’ 

Fire investigators are workingto 

determine the cause of both fires. 

At Bridge Hill, work has continued 

this week as firies extinguish hotspots. 

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Anunder 13s seven rugby team 

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Sevens Rugby competition in 

Timaru. It was hosted by 

Tongan Society South 

Canterbury. 

The team along with the 

Ashburton under 15 and under 

17 sides had only assembled 

the week of the competition 

which was held at Fraser Park 

in Timaru. 

Ashburton won the under 

13s, after beating Dunedin in 

the final. The under15s were 

also placed, beating North 

Otago to take out third place. 

The two day competition held 

at the end of November 

involved teams from 

Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru 

and Dunedin. 

Mid Canterbury organising 

committee Ana Taufa said she 

wasn't really sure how many 

boys wouldbeinterested in 

playing, leading up to the 

tournament. 

‘‘The week of the tournament 

we ended up with 27 boys 

signing up for Mid Canterbury.’’ 

There had been aquick 

scramble to sort uniforms. Mid 

Canterbury Rugby provided the 

jerseys. With the majority of 

players being from Ashburton 

College deputy principal 

Hannibal Ikahihifo aproud 

Tongan took on the role of 

chauffer. 

Taufa said the idea was for 

the teams to have fun playing 

TFOR TONGA: Members of Mid Canterbury Tongan Youth Boys 

sevens rugby contingent during the inaugural Central South Island 

tournament in Timaru. 

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sevens while making 

connections with other Tongan 

youth. 

There were about 300 players 

at the event. 

‘‘Tongans love their rugby, 

and it was great to come 

together to play sport and build 

relationships,’’ Taufa said. 

Along with the games a 

cultural night and dinner was 

held, for about 500 people. 

‘‘The boys loved it and were 

so excited to be taking part. 

They wantnext year’s event to 

be three days,’’ Taufa said. 

‘‘We were fortunate that 

SemisiFakateli and Tevita Ula, 

two of the players dads, took on 

coaching the boys.There was a 

lot of parent and family support 

at the competition.’’ 

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RESULTS 

Ashburton Bowling Club 

On December 5the Ladies 

Champion Triples finals 

were played between the 

team of Margaret Eder (skip), 

Annette Blain and Anne 

Gibson, and the team of 

Diane Guthberlet (skip), 

Noeline Woods and Kath 

Muir. These two teams had 

played each other in the 

knockout rounds with one 

win each. 

So it was down to the wire 

in the finals with with Diane’s 

team coming out the winners. 

Congratulations to both 

teams in making it to the 

finals. 

Ashburton College cricket 

Ashburton College year 10 

batter Kinneir Lowe in action 

during play against Riccarton 

High School on the 

Ashburton Domain on 

Saturday. Riccarton won the toss and 

elected to bat. They were bowled out for 

148, the best bowling was Jake Douglas 

with 2/14 off 3overs, followed by Max 

Fletcher with 2/20 off 4overs.AshColl 

were then bowled out for 132, with 

Callum Begg reaching 42. 

This is the last game of the season for 

the Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket 

year 10 competition, the new season 

starts on February 1next year. 

Meanwhile also on the grounds, the 

AshColl 1st XI team played St Bede’s 

College 2nd XI. 

St Bede’s won the toss and elected to 

bowl. AshColl were bowled out for 101, 

with John Stanway 25, Quinn McDowell 

16, and Nic Dalgety 10. St Bede’spassed 

the score for the loss of 4wickets, with 

Alex Urquhart 1/9 off 3overs and John 

Stanway 1/11 off 4overs. 

Ashburton College year 10 batter Kinneir Lowe in action during 

play against Riccarton High School on the AshburtonDomain 

on Saturday. 


This was theplayoff for 5th place in 

the Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket 

1st XI Cup competition. The new 

competition will start January 25 next 

year. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

Monday Evening –Dec 2nd, Duplicate 

N/S 1st George Brown &David Fisher, 

2nd Claire Reilly &Carolyn Cameron, 

3rd Bruce Leighton &JoMurphy E/W1st 

Annie Bonifant &Linda Baker, 2nd 

Margaret &John Rickard, 3rd Yvonne 

Woods &Murray Wackrow. Tuesday 

Evening –Dec 3rd, Duplicate N/S 1st Pat 

Jordan &John McDonald, 2nd Trish & 

Peter Downward, 3rd Bernadette Van 

Der Lem &Rosemary McLaughlin. E/W 

1st Peter Wilson &Alan Wright, 2nd 

Rewa Kyle &Mary Buckland, 3rd David 

Sewell &Debbie SeddonSewell. 

Wednesday Afternoon Dec 4th, 

Duplicate N/S 1st Peter 

Downward&Peter Wilson, 

2nd Roy Keeling &Johnny 

Wright, 3rd Claire Reilly & 

Jan Johnson. E/W 1st Trish 

Small &Mary Buckland, 

2nd Rewa Kyle &Trish 

Downward, 3rd Mike 

Holdaway &Maree Moore. 

Thursday Evening –Dec 

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Rickard &George Brown, 

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&David Sewell, 3rd Trish 

&Peter Downward. E/W 

1st Peter Wilson &Linda 

Baker, 2nd Trish Small & 

Maree Moore, 3rd Rewa 

Kyle &Mary Buckland. 

Ashburton Golf Club 

JFK Homes Social teams 

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Top Team: Lake Hood 

Hooligans 89, Mark 

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Keith Michel, Warren Mackenzie 

Women: The Unknowns 84, Lynns 

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Keiths Kids 88.5, Trying 88, IPKnightly 

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Peter Blacklow, Vicki Moore, Mark 

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Will Murphy, 18, and Bruce Leighton, 98, 

are the youngest and oldest members of 

the Ashburton Bridge Club.Atthe club’s 

endofyear closing night last week, 

they were at the same table. During 

conversation before play, they 

discovered they share the birth date of 

May 7, separated by exactly 80 years. 

The coincidence delighted all 74 

members present. Ashburton Bridge 

Club committee member Leigh 

Wackrow said Will, ahead student at 

Mount Hutt College, and Bruce, patron 

of Ashburton Golf Club, were snapped 

together in front of the Alford Forest Rd 

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CLUB NEWS 

Ashburton Grey Power 

November meeting. Our 

President Cath Carr welcomed 

about 66 plus members to our 

final get together for 2024. 

Bernard Reddicliffe 

entertained with an organ 

repertoire whilemembers 

arrived, which as usual was 

very much appreciated. 

Apologies were received 

from Robin Arnst, Pam 

Kennedyand Margaret Glassey. 

The president advised that the 

November GP Magazinewas 

now available and extended 

her extreme thanks to Jo 

Register who had worked 24/7 

to get it to print. 

Speakers for our meetings 

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Jackie Patterson, Gayle 

Chambers (National President) 

Catherine Twaits, Community 

Lae, and Gill Atkins Poetic 

Entertainer for our AGM. 

Cath urged membersto 

consider joining the committee, 

as personally she finds 

mediating for our cause very 

rewarding not to mention some 

of the remarkable people who 

have devoted so much of their 

time to Grey Power protecting 

the rights of Senior citizens. 

Entertainment for the 

afternoon commenced with Ana 

Taufa giving aTaste of Samoa, 

her gracefulness was verywell 

received. Next Lorraine Boud 

led the singing of Christmas 

Carols, Come all ye Faithful, 

Hark the HeraldAngels Sing, 

AwayinaManger and Here 

Comes Santa. At this stage 

Santa entered the building on 

his trusty mobility scooter 

handing our sweets and other 

gifts. 

Santa then entertained with a 

melodyofChristmas Carols 

including “Something About 

Christmas Time” aJohn 

Lennon song, “So this is 

Christmas”. 

Santa and our other very 

special members Margaret 

Twamley, Bernard Redcliff and 

Lorraine Boud were presented 

with gifts for their 

entertainment throughout the 

year. The committee then took 

to the stage to wish members a 

very Merry Christmas and a 

Happy New Year. 

Lucky chairs and pass the 

parcel were negotiated by those 

present. Raffles were then 

drawn and afternoon tea 

served. 

Ashburton Ladies Friendship 

Club 

In lieu of ourusual monthly 

coffee morning 13 members met 

and travelled to Verrall's 

garden at Winchmoretowalk 

around their expansive garden 

and view the Rhododendrons 

and other spring flowers.What 

an inspiration to all members 

present who also enjoyed 

morning tea to start the visit. 

Thank you Margaret and Bob 

for making your garden 

available for us to visit. 

In lieu of aformal meeting 22 

members met at Millhouse 

Kitchen for an evening 

Christmas celebratory meal 

whichwas enjoyed by all and 

opened with members singing 

grace. During the evening 

multiple raffle prizes were 

drawn and our over 90's were 

present with agift basket. 

Thank you Nicki for your 

hospitality. 

Ashow of hands was 

requested for interest in avisit 

to the Leeston Heritage Park in 

January. Apositive response 

was received the trip to 

include ameal in Leeston. 

Memberswere wished a 

MerryChristmas and thanked 

by Margaret for the support she 

had received while unwell. 

U3A 

Ashburton musician Jo 

Castelow enthused, lead, 

informed and entertainedwith 

“Singing for Christmas”atthe 

Novembermeeting. 

She grew up in Methven, in a 

threegenerational family 

saturated with music. 

Huge influences in formative 

years were Ann Robinson, Pam 

McCormick, Fern McKay, Thirza 

Currie and Mary AdamsTaylor. 

Coming from asmall 

community didn’t, and doesn’t 

put limitations in place. Joining 

the New Zealand Youth Choir for 

five years was enormous 

musically –arich, emotional 

musical environment on the 

world stage: hard work and 

satisfying. Her life is afull 

immersion in music; teaching at 

Mt Hutt and Ashburton Colleges, 

and at Christchurch. Musical 

Directorships have been ahuge 

chunk out of life. 

She was very proud to come 

from Methven. Ashburton is so 

supportive of its musicians, both 

local and visiting. 

We sang “We Wish You aMerry 

Christmas”, with Jo’s 

enthusiasm: –“Open your mouth! 

Drop your jaw! Open your arms 

to spread the chest and give a 

better sound! Hands by the side! 

Singing improves your mood, and 

makes you smile.” 

Then we sang “Silent Night”, 

after watching aspinetingling 

reenactment video of the WW1 

battlefield, Christmas 1914, when 

English and German soldiers 

threw aside differences for aday, 

to sing the carol and share 

camaraderie. 

We ended with “Jingle Bells” 

and “Merry Merry Christmas”. 

“Music makes you laugh; music 

makes you cry”. 

Next meeting February 25, 

2025. 

Ashburton Strollers Club 

Members have enjoyed many 

opportunities to be actively 

walking in the great outdoors, 

while enjoying the company of 

likeminded people. Sunday 

walks allow the opportunity to 

have agood climb, or stretch out, 

while Wednesday walks tend to 

be generally easier. Summer 

trips have seen us enjoying our 

beautifulback country, such as 

the Smite River, Lake Heron, 

Lake Emily, Woolshed Creek, 

Washpen Falls, Windwhistle and 

the Tekapo Peninsula. 

Autumn and winter walks have 

included the Hogsback Track, 

Castle Hill, lakes Ida and 

Catherine on Ryton Station, the 

Rakaia Gorge Track and 

Balmacaan Saddle. 

Spring has seen members 

heading out to Manuka Hut, a 

good stretch out in the Ashburton 

lakes. Keen membersclimbed 

Peak Hill in the Upper Rakaia, a 

test of fitness, but worth it for the 

views. Recent trips have 

included atrip to Quail Island 

and Patiti Point, Timaru. Our 

Christmas BBQ was December 1 

at the Alford Forest Hall. Those 

who wish to can climb Scott’s 

Saddle earlier in the day. 

Strolls are held on the first 

Sunday and second Wednesday 

of the month, usually departing 

from the courthouse at 8.30am. 

New walkers are always 

welcome to join us. For further 

information about the club and 

activities, please phone Sarah on 

0272960044, or 

ashburtonstrollers.ash@gmail. 

com 

Mid Canterbury Provincial 

Rural Women NZ 

Thank you to all those rural 

folk who were involved and 

entered in the recent Ashburton 

A&P Show. It is always apopular 

event in the local rural calendar. 

Our Provincial RWNZ provided 

an Old style and Modern Picnic 

setting in the Presidents 

Marquee. How much things have 

changed over the years. And this 

is quite pertinent, as Rural 

Women Branches, Provincials 

and our National team get 

planning under way for our 100 

year celebrations of being an 

organisation, as of July 2025. 

Such alot to look forwardtoin 

the coming year! 

In collaboration with Women 

in Business our Provincial 

RWNZ members, we welcomed 

speaker Alicia Mabey, from 

Motivating Me, to aluncheon 

meeting. What an inspirational 

speaker,who shared her own 

experiences. Some tips from the 

event; life is busy but you need to 

take time for yourselves, even if it 

is only 30 minutes in aday; to 

actually have coffee with a 

friend, put an appointment for it 

in your diary and make it 

happen; to make changes in your 

life can take time, so make the 

changes small and manageable, 

so they gradually become the 

norm. Try to drink more water, go 

for awalk and have fun along the 

way. 

At the recent RWNZ National 

AGM, Gill Naylor passed over the 

Presidency to incoming Sandra 

Mathews. Congratulations to Elsa 

Hydes who for the second year, 

won the Best Provincial 

Presidents Report. Well done 

Elsa. And Frances Beeston is 

now in the role of South Island 

member on the RW National 

Board. As the end of 2024 draws 

to aclose, we thank all our 

members who have been 

supporting and representing Mid 

CanterburyRWNZ in other 

groups, which keeps us informed 

and gives us aposition to support 

where needed in these various 

and vital community 

organisations. May you all have a 

cheerful time this festive season 

and we wish you all good health 

and aenjoy time with family and 

friends. 

Our final meeting for this year 

is December 13, 10.30am at the 

home of Bev Bagrie .Pleasebring 

asmall plate of finger food to 

share for lunch and aSecret 

Santa gift of no more than $10. 

Any enquiries please contact 

Elsa on 021 265 5050 or Sandra 

027 324 5635. 

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CARTOON OF THE WEEK 

LARGE SPACE: The Kāinga Ora development on Dobson St has acommunal outdoor area. 

Kāinga Ora homes open 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Families are set to begin moving 

into anew 15home Kāinga Ora 

development in Ashburton just in 

time for the festive season. 

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown 

this week opened the new housing 

development in Dobson St, which 

was the largest Kāinga Ora has 

completed in town so far. 

Whānau will begin moving into 

the development, which includes 

12 twobedroom and three threebedroom 

homes and alarge 

communal outdoor area, from this 

week. 

Brown said in astatement the 

new homes would be awelcome 

addition to the social housing stock 

in the town. 

“Our district continues to grow 

steadily and during our Long Term 

Planning last year we heard many 

comments about the need for more 

social housing. 

‘‘We are all pleased to see this 

new development finished and 

families moving in, in time for 

Christmas.” 

Kāinga Ora regional director 

Canterbury Liz Krause said the 

completion of the homes was great 

news for the families who will live 

there. 

“We’rereally pleased that the 

families who will move in will be 

able to celebrate their first 

Festive farm gate cheer 

The rural community is getting behind a 

Farming Families festive farm gate 

competition. 

Entries have been trickling in since the 

organisation called on all Mid Canterbury 

farmers who are keen to win asmoko shout for 

their crew. Two tickets to an endofsummer 

session with the Brad Staley Band are also 

part of the prize, to be awarded for the best/ 

most creative festive theme. 

Farming Families is asking farmers to dress 

up the front of their gate or paddock with a 

Christmas theme, then post aphoto to the 

Farming Families Facebook page, or send the 

image to them on Messenger. The competition 

closes December 20. 

PHOTO FARMING FAMILIES 

❛We are all pleased to 

see this new 

development finished and 

families moving in, in time 

for Christmas.❜ 

—Neil Brown 

Christmas there and also enjoy the 

lovely outdoor space over the 

warmer summer months. 

“Our team is currently working 


Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown and 

Kāinga Ora’s Liz Krause cut the 

ribbon officially opening Dobson St 

complex. 


hard to match people to the new 

homes and will continue to support 

everyone who will be living there 

to settle in well,” Krause said. 

Construction of the new homes 

began in April this year. Kāinga 

Ora has completed more than 60 

homes in Ashburton since 2023. 

There are also another 32 homes 

currently under contract or 

construction in town. 

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