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TOP TURNOUT: Natasha Waddell on Carnesso Magic Merlin ­runnerupRising Star Park Hack of
theYear.
PHOTO RACHEL STRINGFELLOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Natasha Waddell of Ashburton
has her sights set on the New
Zealand Show Horse Council
Championship in Taupo.
The 23­year­old is aiming to
place in the top two in class at
the champs, in November, so she
will qualify for the Grand
Nationals in Sydney, Australia
in 2026.
She is confident after recent
success at the Defender Horseof
the Year Show New Zealand
Eventing in Hastings in March.
She and her two horses ­
Gandarah Country Road and
Carnesso Magic Merlin ­took out
five placings. On Gandarah it
was four runner up placings ­
Park Hack of the Year, Senior
Rider of the Year 21 years and
over, the Gee Whizz Memorial
Turnout and Paced &Mannered
Park Hack/Hack of the Year. On
Merlin it was runner up Rising
Star Park Hack of the Year.
‘‘The standardatthese events
is very high and whenyou
compete you just hopeyou at
least getinthe line of winners,’’
Waddellsaid.
Waddellhas riding in her
blood. Her grandmother, mother
and older sister rode, so it was
no surprise she took up
competitive riding.
At agefive she was riding
competitively withher mother
assisting by leading her horse.
‘‘I enjoy being around horses
and working withthem.
‘‘They are smart animals. It is
so satisfying to watch horses
improve with the work you put
in.’’
Waddell said show horse
events couldbedescribed as
beautypageants forhorses. The
competitions are visual, it’s not
aboutshowjumping or cross
country eventing.
‘‘Horses are judged on
turnout, straight legs, good
lookingbody, how pretty they
look,’’ Waddell said.
‘‘For ahorse to enter the
competition requires hours and
hours of practice. They have to
be well­trained.
‘‘The horse ideally needs to be
abit older, young horses get
easily distracted,’’ Waddell said.
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Mt Hutt will open tomorrow, on its
scheduled opening date, following the
biggest pre­season snowfalls in 19 years.
It comes after an early opening was
scuttled by snow in May melting.
Manager James McKenzie said on
Tuesday the skifield had received 97cm
in the last five days, and 246cm so far
this winter period.
An opening withsomuch snow was an
‘‘extraordinary event’’. It was the most
since he started working on the
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ALL TERRAIN: Snowmakers in the early hoursofTuesday top up natural snow
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Another 20 to 30cm was expected
before tomorrow.
At the sametime, the skifield was
making snow, wanting to build its base
for the season ahead.
‘‘We couldn’t have asked for abetter
start to the season,’’ McKenzie said.
He expected that all liftswould be
operational and all terrain would be
open. It would be the first time in 10
years thishad been the case on opening
day.
Value sought from CCTV
BY JONATHAN LEASK
Localdemocracy reporter
Adistrict councillor wants asharper
focus on CCTV to catch criminals.
Councillor Phill Hooper said there
was aneed for the districtcouncil to
invest in security cameras, but it
neededtobevalue for money.
The district council expects to spend
$85,000 in 2024/2025 on its CCTV
network, which covers five cameras in
the Ashburton central business district
as well as others at Te Whare
Whakatere(council building and
library), EA Networks Centre,
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum,
Ashburton Domain, Tinwald Domain,
clock tower, Baring Square East,
resource recovery sites at Ashburton,
Methven, Rakaia and Pendarves,public
toilets at Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia
and Hinds, Ashburton Cemetery, and
the Wilkins Road wastewater plant.
However, there has been issues
identifying offenders.
Earlier this year footage captured a
4WD entering the West St car park and
aperson dragging awallaby over arail
crossing and dumping it on timber
seating next to the East St public toilets.
The vehicle and person could not be
identified. The vehicle was too far away
while the person was wearing dark
clothing and ahoodie.
Acubicle was set alight at Rakaia’s
And to top it all off,forecasts showed
the sun would shine for at least the first
week. Ahigh pressure system would
bring settled weather.
Meanwhile, the ski area is promoting
Locals’ Day on June 27. It would be just
$50 for aski pass for Mid Cantabrians.
And Matariki Day would feature a
dawn Summit Six sight­seeing
experience and karakia.
For more information on these
events, see mthutt.co.nz/events/
public toilets in an early morning
incident in March 2024. Damage was
estimated to be about $6500.
CCTV footage captured the offenders
entering the cubicle but police were
unable to identify who they were.
Hooper said the district council may
need acloser look at cameras in the
next Long Term Plan.
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Conservationwork recognised
BY MARY RALSTON
Peter Smith of Ashburton has
received the Tī Kōuka award
from conservation
organisation Forest &Bird.
It recognises his significant
contribution to nature
conservation and his years of
service to the organisation’s
Ashburton branch.
The 83­year­old said he was
honoured by the accolade,
which was ‘‘totally
unexpected’’.
As someone who was more
comfortable working in the
background of the organisation
rather than in aleadership
role, he said he appreciated
recognition by those who had
nominated him.
Peter joined Forest &Bird in
the early 1990s and the
Ashburton branch committee in 1995.
He said he started through the
involvement of his wife, Edith.
He had astrong interest in conservation
and there was an opening for aperson
with his skills, which he was happy to
contribute, he said.
An accountant by trade, he brought his
professional skills to the management of
the branch’s finances, and has served as
branch secretary, and treasurer for more
than 30 years; the latter is arole he still
holds.
Peter held akey role in the
establishment of the Ashburton
CommunityConservation Trust which
manages the Harris Scientific Reserve.
This reserve protects aprecious
remnant of Canterbury Plains dryland
vegetationand is one of the few sites on
the plains where kanuka and other
original vegetation flourishes.
Branch secretary Val Clemens said
Peter had been unfailingly generous with
his time and expertise.
“He has been auditor forother clubs as
well as Forest &Bird and has taken on
difficult jobs that others shy away from,
suchasthe responsibility for the branch’s
health and safety paperwork and protocols
at field days.
“His attention to detail is wonderful. Not
only is he the financial manager we can’t
do without, he’s there with aknapsack at
the Harris Reserve,” Val said.
Planting days at the reserve have been
held annually since the beginning in 2007
to supplement the original kanuka left as
ORGANISER: Peter Smithhas
receivedaTīKōuka awardfrom
Forest &Bird. Below ­Peter in
one of his many roles, under
taking wilding conifer control.
PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS; PHOTO SUPPLIED
shelter around the perimeter of alambing
paddock.
Peter is one of the chief organisers of the
planting days, and there’s plenty of work
done at the reserve during the year too,
where Peter does more than his fair share
of watering and spraying.
Wilding conifer control in the Hakatere
Conservation Area was another important
project that Forest &Bird undertakes.
Every year volunteers remove
thousands of seedling trees near Lake
Heron and in the Spider Lakes area.
Peter keeps track of the numbers and
has adecade of data that records the
successful removal of thousands of
wildings. His organisation of tools and
chemicals is also valued by the other
branch members.
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CANDIDATE NIGHT
Potential local body candidates are
invited to an information session at
Te Whare Whakatere on
Wednesday. The approximate
28,400 eligible voters in the
Ashburton District are being asked to
elect amayor and nine councillors, as
well as aMethven Community Board
and other community
representatives. Key documents will
be available at the information
session, including apre-election
report, nomination forms and
candidate handbooks. Nominations
open on July 4. Voting documents will
be delivered in September, voting will
close at noon on October 11.
MATARIKI GAZING
Ashburton Astronomy Group
members are offering five chances to
attend afree pre-dawn viewing of the
Matariki Star Cluster through their
telescopic lenses. Weather
permitting, members will be set up at
Argyle Park, at the east end car park,
5.45am to 7am, on the Thursdays of
June 26, July 3and 10, and the
Saturdays of July 5and 12.
WRITING COMP
Ashburton Writers' Group is hosting a
short story competition, open to
residents of Mid Canterbury. Prizes
are across three age categories: 11
years and under, 12-15 years, and
adults 16 years plus. Schools with the
highest participation also receive
trophies and book vouchers. Entries
close July 4. Email
cobysnowden@gmail.com or visit the
group's Facebook page for entry
forms.
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Chapterfinishing for Jill after 50 years
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
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AsAshburton library manager Jill
Watson prepares to wave afond
farewell to ahalf acentury of service,
she could write abook on the
experience.
Being alibrarian wasn’t her first
choice of career, the 71­year­old recalls.
Growing up in Christchurch, she
wanted to work with animals, as astable
hand or kennel maid.
Acareer adviser at her school told her
she needed to be ‘‘fixed’’ from that
thinking.
While still at school, she started
workingatthe Canterbury Public
Library shelving books. Ajob came up at
the library and the rest is history.
She went on to complete aBachelor
of Arts through Canterbury University,
and more recently aBachelor of
BusinessStudies through Massey
University.
‘‘I worked at Canterbury library for
nearly three years. It was avery
interesting old building to work in,’’
she said.
It was aboyfriend that brought her to
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Ashburton in 1975,
when she began at the
town’s library.
Recording keeping
in the early days of the
borough and county
council were not as
thorough as today,
however, it is thought
Jill is probably the
district council’s
longest ever
serving
employee.
Jill’s love of
animals saw
her beloved dog Riff Raff
become afirm favourite with
library goers, especially
children. Riff Raff, now retired,
has helped countless children
practice their reading, building
confidence through his tireless
listeningskills.
Jill has apassion for colour
and flare, be that dressingupas
aclown, fairy, in period
costume, or even her pyjamas.
At her home she converted a
bedroom to create space for a
vast shoe collection.
Jill started out achildren’s
librarian andwas in the role for
about two years.
When the role of manager of
thelibrary came up, Jill
applied.
‘‘It was arather formidable
interview, as not only were the
managers there, but alsothe
entire council,’’ she said.
She had enjoyed working with
thepublic anda‘‘great team’’ of
staff, as well as a‘‘supportive
employer’’.
And being surrounded by
thousands of books has brought
her immense satisfaction.
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Crashhighlights poor roads
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BIBLIOSOPH:Library manager Jill Watson. Inset ­Ashburton librarian Jill Watson in 2016 with Riff
Raff the reading dog and RileyHusband.
PHOTO DELLWYN MOYLAN; PHOTO FILE
Acrash on Saturday has highlighted
the poor surface of some of the
district’s roads.
In wet weather, about 12.45pm on
Saturday,acar slid off Longbeach Rd
near Longbeach School and hit a
power pole.
One ambulance responded and one
patient was assessed and treated at
the scene.
Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade
chief Jeff Marshall said the driver was
able to walk away from the crash.
Firefighters told authorities after
the crash, the road’s ‘‘shiny’’ surface
may have contributed.
Marshall said this had prompted
the district council to grit the road.
Marshall believed the road needed
resealing, as its seal had come to the
surface and the chip had disappeared
into the seal.
In addition, motorists needed to
drive to the conditions.
‘‘It’s acase of drivers being aware of
those really shiny surface roads,
❛Buying and maintaininga
quality collection of books is
very rewarding. ❜
—Jill Watson
‘‘Buying and maintainingaquality
collection of books is very rewarding,’’
she said.
While Jill has freedom of choice of
what books to buy, she is guided by a
budget andwhat readers want.
With regard to fiction, she has a
standing order to ensure shedoesn’t
miss books, especially the popular
ones.
When it comes to non­fiction, she is
more open in what she purchases,
ensuring there is agood range of
relevant books on adiverse range of
subjects.
While she has her favourites, she is
careful not to let personal preferences
dominate.
For fiction, she particularly likes
murder thrillers and Victorian novels.
Her favourite authors are Americans
Michael Connelly, andCJBox who is
alsopopular with her fellow Ashburton
❛We are planningto
watercut the excess
bitumen off the surface of
the road to restore surface
texture. ❜
—Neil McCann
especially when it’s raining,’’
Marshall said.
District council group manager of
infrastructure and open spaces Neil
McCann confirmed the district
council gritted the road, after a
request from police, following the
crash.
‘‘The site has also been added to our
gritting schedule,’’ McCann said.
McCann said the road had a
‘‘flushed surface’’, caused by excess
bitumen flushing, or bleeding, in the
summer.
‘‘So, we are planning to watercut
the excess bitumen off the surface of
readers.
For non­fiction, she particularly
likes history books, especially New
Zealand history and world politics.
Along the way there have moments
that have made Jill laugh. One that has
been recalledaspart of the
celebrations of 50 years is about a
councillor who was questioning the
budget for buying books.
The councillor questioned the nonfiction
spend, asking why they needed
to purchase Noddy books when Noddy
never changed.
Always the professional, Jill took a
deep breath and said she was sorry to
have to be the one to inform the
councillor that Noddy was from a
fiction book.
There have been numerous changes
of Jill’s five decades at the library. One
of the biggest, apart from moving to Te
Whare Whakatere last year, has been
advancements in technology.
Jill’s time at the library hasn’t been
without some challenges. She has
always been an advocate for removing
barriers to people accessing books and
the library.
Jill will retire on August 8. She plans
to remain in Ashburton, enjoying time
in her garden and reading.
the road to restore surface texture
and working with our contractor to get
awatercutting machine to Ashburton
to do the work as soon as possible. A
watercutting machine uses water at
high pressure to restore texture and
traction,’’ McCann said.
In the meantime, the district
council was adding asecond sign to
the location advising motorists to slow
down.
There were other sites on the
district council’s list for watercutting
this winter. They were Beach Rd East
between Trevors Rd and Cochranes
Rd, and Seafield Rd at the
intersection with Christys Rd and
Fairfield Rd.
Meanwhile, the brigadealso
attended athree car crash on the
corner of Racecourse Rd and State
Highway 1about 7.30pm on Monday.
AHato HoneStJohn spokesperson
said six patients, in aminor condition,
and two patients, in amoderate
condition, were assessed at the scene.
‘‘We then transported two of the
eight to Ashburton Hospital, one in a
moderate and one in aminor.’’

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Colourful way to supportmental health
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Two year 12 students from Mount Hutt
College have designed colouring­in books
to support mental health and wellbeing.
Milla Leadley and Ruby Fullerhave
launched their colouring­inbook business
as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme.
It was aproject close to their hearts, and
will see 20 per cent of the cost of sales go
to the IAmHope Foundationtosupport
their work with youth.
‘‘Both of us have had people in our lives
who have severely struggled with their
mental health and we wanted to be able to
help,’’ Milla said.
‘‘We knew we wanted to do something to
help people struggling with theirmental
health in some way, even if it was just
something small.
‘‘So we spent awhile brainstorming all
the possible things that could be used as a
resource and also how we could impact on
awider level.
‘‘We came to the conclusionthat we
wanted to donate to IAmHope because
we knew they could do something with the
money we make to help make an actual
bigger difference.’’
‘‘They do alot of amazing work towards
helping people with their mental health
and giving support to people who need it.’’
IAmHope Foundation has afocus on
getting young people access to any help
and support they may need.
Milla and Ruby said the concept of
colouring­in books took awhile to form,
but they knew they had proven calming
benefits.
‘‘Our books have been specifically
designed with arange of different
difficulties and styles so that all agescan
have something to enjoy,’’ Milla said.
‘‘We found that thereisnoset age to
enjoy colouring books, it just depends on
the people who like to colour and enjoy
takingthat time... from littlechildren all
the waytoretirees.’’
The books took time to plan and have
images ranging from animals, food, sport,
space to nature scenes.
Interviewswere carried out around the
community on public preferences.
‘‘We wanted to create abook that
everyone could find something they'd
enjoy,’’ Ruby said.
‘‘We had to
find out how
we wanted
the
colouring
book to look,
but also what
the public
wanted our
book to have.’’
The project saw Milla start drawing
pictures for the book, while Ruby
contacted the IAmHope Foundation to
WELLBEING: Milla Leadley, left, and
Ruby Fuller of Mount HuttCollege have
created colouring­inbooks to support
mental healthand wellbeing. Their
business is partofthe Young Enterprise
Scheme.
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make sure they could use their logo and be
in partnership.
‘‘After acouple months of hard work,
Milla had finished all the drawings. Then
we found aprinting company that would
print our books with quality. Once the
books were ready we made sure we posted
it on all social media to spread awareness
and get people interested in our books,’’
she said.
‘‘Making the colouring books was
definitely alot of work and achallenge,
but it’s been worth it. With Milla making
the books,she put alot of her time in and
out of school into the business to make
sure that we had our product out as soon
as possible. Having to think of different
designs each time definitely got abit tricky
and stressful at times.
‘‘With the marketing of the books, we
just wanted to make it so as many people
as possible would see our books, so we
posted on Facebook, the Methven Notice
Board and Instagram. These platforms
have been really helpful to get the word
out about our colouring books.
‘‘Now we are also going to be selling our
books in afew stores around Ashburton
and Methven which will really help us
even more to get as much reach as
possible.’’
Each book costs $15 and 20 per cent of
each sale goes to IAmHope Foundation.
Anyone wanting to order abook or two
can contact the students by email; milla.
leadley@mthutt.school.nz or ruby.
fuller@mthutt.school.nz
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Driving education ‘good, fun’
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Getting behind the wheel of aMazda
Demio for the first time proved ‘good, fun’
for atrio of Rakaia Scouts.
William Doig, 11, David Scott, 12 and
Riley Allen, 13, were in the driver’s seat of
the four door runabout during arecent
scouts training session.
Their training ground was awide, open
grass paddock on aPendarves farm.
William, the first to take to the driver’s
seat, was afirst­time driver in charge of a
vehicle.
He said it was ‘‘good, fun’’ after his first
drive and looked forward to his next.
The other two, older scouts said they had
driven before; they both lived on farms.
Scout leader Kelvin Perryand Gareth
Wright guided the scouts during each of
their drives.
Perry was in the passenger seat of the
car ­bought locally for $500 ­whileWright
was on ground control moving traffic
cones, as required.
Driver safety, braking awareness,
position on the ‘road’ and reversing were
among the skills taught using the cones
placed around the paddock.
The car ­labelled with Rakaia Scout
stickers front and back ­was agoodsize for
learning.
Perry said the idea was to keep it for
now.
The session was one of the programme
events planned for the year by leaders,he
said. It had been an idea inspired by
Allenton Scouts who had for many years
offered the experience to its scouts.
Rakaia Scouts have eight membersaged
between 11 and 14 years of age in their
group and are always keen for more
members. Anyone interested in joining
can contact Perry via the Rakaia Scouts
Facebook page.
DEMIO POWER: Rakaia scouts leaders, from left, Kelvin Perry and Gareth Wright get
scouts William Doig, 11, David Scott, 12 and Riley Allen, 13, in the driver’s seat during
adriver training session.
PHOTOS TONI WILLIAMS
NEWS
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Ashburton College Newsletter
AssistantPrincipal Message
IntroducingETū Tāngata –
We Stand Together
This term,weare excited to launch
anew whole-school initiative: ETū
Tāngata, meaning ‘StandTogether’
in te reoMāori.
This powerful movement is
about creating a more positive,
connected school culture - one
whereeveryone feels seen, valued,
and supported.
E Tū Tāngata encourages us to
supporteach other,speak positively,and celebrate whatmakes
each of us unique.
As aschool, weare committed to creating acommunity where
noone is leftout,whereTall PoppySyndrome is challenged,and
wheresuccess and kindness areshared and encouraged.
ETūTāngata focuses on three keymessages:
• You have value – EverypersonatAshColl is important. Whether
it’s their kindness, creativity, leadership, humour, or quiet
determination, they matter.Theydon’t have to be the loudest or
the best to be valued –who they areisenough.
• We succeed together – Success at AshColl isn’t just about
individual achievements. Webelieve in celebrating each other,
supporting one another, and sharing our wins. ETū Tāngata
encourages us to lifteach otherupand work as ateam,reminding
us that we’restronger whenwesucceed together.
• Others matter – It’s easy to focus on ourselves,but ETūTāngata
reminds us to notice and care for those around us.Whether it’s
checking in on afriend, including someone new, or offering a
kind word, the little things make abig difference. Our actions
and wordsshape the school cultureweall share.
ETūTāngata fitsperfectlywith ourAshColl ValuesofQuality, Pride,
and Respect. It helps us bring these values to life -not just in the
classroom, but in howwetreat one another everyday.
Overthe course of this year,studentswill see moreETū Tāngata
themes in assemblies, atAko time, during classes, inclassroom
conversations, and school events as we embed this into our
culture.
You’ll start noticing posters, messages, and stories of students
and staff living out these principles ineveryday ways. More
information will be communicated toour parents and whānau
about this importantinitiative.
ETūTāngata isn’t aone-off event -it’s amindset. It’s about
creating aschool where everyone feels like they belong, where
we build each otherup, and wherewestand together.
Let’s continue to grow aschool culture we’re proud of -one
that’sinclusive, kind,and united.
Tukuakia tū takitahi ngāwhetūoterangi
Leteach starinthe sky shine its ownlight
ETūTāngata –You have value.Wesucceed together.Others matter.
Greta Hampton
Assistant PrincipalJunior School
Event-MP James Meager Speakswith Year 9Students
Local Member of Parliament for the Rangitata Electorate,
James Meager, visited Ashburton College on Tuesday 27May to
speak with Year 9Social Studies students about Government and
Civics.
This visit was arranged inconjunction with the Civics topic being
studied by the students.
James shared insights into his dailyresponsibilities as an MP,his journey
into politics, and the work he is doing to support the Ashburton
community. This included current information relating to theproposed
second bridge and expectedtimelines.
Teacher Sarah Rawlings said that the students learnt alot about how
local government works and asked insightful questions, with this
providing avaluable opportunityfor students to connecttheir learning
inSocial Studies with real-lifeexperiences from James Meager.Amongst
his portfolios James is also Minister for Youth inNew Zealand which
meantthis visit provided avaluabletwo-way link between him and the
Collegestudents.
Event– ‘The GreatGatsby’-College Ball
Averysuccessful Ball washeld last Friday,06June,atthe Ashburton
Event Centre. Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor said that,
despite the wintery conditions, the atmosphere inside was warm,
and fun-filled; with Principal Simon Coleman describing it as an
‘amazingevening’, enjoyedbyover400 studentsincluding Year 12
and13students from AshburtonChristian School.
James Meager addressing the
students in the College Auditorium.
Best-Dressed Students
Students are selected for these
awards, which are made at the
end of the evening,fromstudents
and staffnominating their choice.
The winners also won a $50
Smoke gift card, which we thank
Smoke Ashburton very much for,
and fortheir wonderful catering.
(Pictured above): An example of the meticulous attention tothe
theme detail, asprepared by the talented Denise Histen and the
team from Balloons and Flowers.
Appreciation –Student Ball Committee
Planning for this event started early in the year, led by
Committee Heads Kelly Paterson and Lucy Smith, with their
committee members, each of whom has aresponsibility for
an area. Regular updates onprogress were made at weekly
meetings.
TheYear 11 students who arepartofthe committee,wereentrance-way
door openers, and counted the ‘Best Dressed’votes at the end ofthe
evening.
(Photoscourtesy of Tony Stewart, Photoshots)
Ball Committee members (picturedabove,backrow,lefttoright):
Molly Harrison, Milla Overend, Co-committee leaders
Kelly Paterson and Lucy Smith, Alex Carr, Deputy Principal
Helen Shore-Taylor, RubyBartlett.
(Front row): Holly Bennett, Alani Putaranui, Ysabella Tawatao.
(Absent from photo) Empress Lumatac.
Best-dressed Gatsby Royalty (Year 13) and Gatsby’s Finest
(Year 12) were (left toright) Luke Cameron, Taylor Lamont; and
Sylvie Thompson-Hart and Ashton Cromie.

COMING EVENTS
Congratulations-Three-DayGerman Immersion Weekend Scholarship forAlyssaRobinson
Year 11 student Alyssa Robinson was successful ingaining a
three-day German Immersion Weekend Scholarship, promoted
andhostedbythe Goethe-Institut.
The Goethe-Institut isaglobally operating, not-for-profit German
institution that promotes international cultural exchange and
German language learning.
Alyssa gained her place atthis weekend through an application
process which she started later last year, prompted by information
giventostudents by her Teacher of German, TomKitchen.
Theapplication process involved writing astory,inGerman,about a
famousperson the applicantwould like to spend aday with, saying
whatthey would like to do andsee on thatday. Alyssa said she
chose Heidi Klum, German supermodel and business-woman,
who has also been ajudge on the talent show America’s Got
Talent.
Additionally, applicants were required to submit a video
introducing themselves and outlining why they might bea
suitablescholarshiprecipient.
Alyssa received notification of her success in Marchofthisyear
and travelled to Wellington, where she met up with the other
thirteen students from throughout New Zealand, staying from
09-11 May. Alyssa wasone of fiveselected from theSouth Island,
with three being from Dunedin and one from Christchurch.
Newsletter 8–12June, 2025
LipSync 2025 –Tuesday24June,7:00pm, College Auditorium: Tickets nowavailablefor purchasefromthe CollegeOffice. Cost -$5.00.
2025 College Production: TheAddams Family.College Auditorium, 7:00pm, Wednesday–Saturday30, 31 July;01, 02 August.
Ticketsavailable forpurchase from the College Office from Wednesday25June.Cost -$15.00. This is awonderful opportunitytoenjoy the incredible talents
ofour studentsonstage,back-stageand lighting/sound; plus those of staffwho ensurethis platformfor studentsuccesses.
View of the waterfront with lights glowing,taken by
Alyssa and described as ‘nice’.
Thedayswereaction-packed, focusing on German Culture activities
and useofthe German language. Alyssa said theweekendincluded
areception at theGerman Embassy,dinner at theVice-Ambassador’s
House; German food, Games night and German kahoots; avisit to
the Botanic Gardens, Yoga and Well-being; Handball; German and
Austrian Workshops; an explore around Kelburn, including avisit to
TheBeehive, andaride on theWellington Cable Car.
(Pictured above): The group of students with Alyssa Robinson (front row, second from the
right).
Photo: Courtesy of Geothe-Institut
Alyssa particularly highlighted the activity where the students worked in pairs, and interviewed
people in the street, inGerman, to see if they got aresponse in German. Four or five ofthose
interviewed were able to reply in German to the enquiry‘Sprechen Sie Deutsch?’
At Alliance Française students had an International Futures and Career Options hour; an
Introduction to Switzerland and Austria; and German interviews.
Time at aMarket Dayonthe waterfront sawquite abit of food bought, while afavouritefor Alyssa
was the tour and information session at Victoria University tolearn more German aspects, and
where the Media Departmentreally drew Alyssa.
Adinner, followed byaCreative Session, on the last night concluded agreat three days. Alyssa,
who has been learning German sinceYear 9, said she would definitely recommend studentsapply
for theopportunity, sayingitalso providedagreatchancetomeetother students and share their
common interests.
Alyssa noted thatkey opportunities at College,for her,had come via learning German. Sheisnow
looking forwardtobeing apartofnextyear’s College tour to Germany.
Congratulations-Aoraki SwimmingChampionships
As advised in our previous newsletter,where we highlightedTinekeArtz’srecord-breaking swim,
we now list the balance ofthe above Swimming Championships’ results, where further strong
outcomes were gained.
Thetop six individualplacings from team members, were:
Girls’ 14 years and Under
Molly McKernan 1st placings: 50m Freestyle, 200m Individual Medley;
2nd placing: 50m Butterfly; 4thPlacing: 450m Backstroke.
Event– ‘The GreatGatsby’-College Ball
Appreciation
AshburtonCollege would liketotakethis opportunity to sincerely thankthe communityofpeople
behind the scenes who help to make this event run as smoothly as it does, and without whose
inputthe evening would not be abletobesosuccessful–
• Roger, Casey and the team from the AshburtonEvent Centre
• Denise and her team from Balloons and Flowers forthe decorations
• Double Talk Band
• The team at Smoke forthe food andvouchers
• Argyle,Welsh, Finnigan fortheir spontaneous donation of umbrellas
• Photographer Tony Stewart, of Photoshots
• Spray Markstraffic managementfor the event
• Neumann Tyresfor allowing their yard to be the right-of-way forthe Ball attendees’vehicles
• The manyAshColl stafffor giving their time to supervise the event.
Ashburton College adds its appreciation to Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor for her guidance in
supporting the students in theirpreparation of aquality, well-run event.
Dinner, featuring a range
of German food, with
particular note made of
the ‘big pretzels’. Alyssa is
at the back (right).
Boys’ 14 years and Under
Matthew Robertson 1st placing: 50m Butterfly; 2nd placings: 100mIndividualMedley,
100m Breaststroke; 3rdplacing: 100m Freestyle.
Jack Feberwee
SamSummerfield
Wilson Daus
1st placing: 50m Freestyle,50m Backstroke,100m Freestyle;
2nd placing: 50m Butterfly.
2ndplacing: 50m Freestyle; 5th placings: 200m Freestyle,100mFreestyle.
1st placing: 50m Breaststroke; 4th placing: 50mBackstroke;
6th placing: 100m Breaststroke; 7th placing: 50m Freestyle.
Girls’ 15 years andOver
CharlotteDoak 1st placing: 50m Breaststroke; 2nd placing: 50mBackstroke;
3rdplacing: 100m Backstroke; 4th placing: 100m IndividualMedley.
Elliot Watson 2ndplacing: 100m Butterfly; 3rdplacing: 100m Freestyle;
5th placing: 100m IndividualMedley.
Erin McBain 4th placing: 50m Breaststroke.
Bella Wilson 1st placing: 50m Backstroke; 2nd placing: 50m Butterfly;
5th placing: 100m Backstroke.
Boys’15years and Over
HarrisonDoak 2ndplacing: 50m Breaststroke; 3rdplacing: 100mBreaststroke;
6th placing: 100m IndividualMedley.
Amwolf Artz 1st placings: 50m Freestyle,50mBackstroke;
3rd placings: 100m Backstroke,100m Freestyle.
Nico Thompson 1st placings: 100m Backstroke,50m Butterfly;
2nd placings: 100m Freestyle; 100m Butterfly.
Students with aDisability
Noah Thomas Mixed50m Freestyle (57.66);50m Backstroke (1:23.14).

COUNCIL BRIEF
2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz
Thursday,12June 2025 | ISSUE 233
Roading contract out fortender
Council has released itsroad
network operations and
maintenancecontracttothe market
fortenders.
The contractisworth about $9 million
over fiveyears and the document is
expectedtoattract the interestoflarge
national companies as well as somelocal
contractors.
Group Manager of Infrastructureand Open
Spaces Neil McCann said submissions of
interestinthe tender aredue by 25 July.
“Then Council will begin aprice and
quality evaluation process with the aim of
awarding the contractby18September.”
He said the evaluation would placeequal
value on priceand quality.
After initial scoring, tendererswillthen be
invitedtoprovide presentations to clarify
andhighlight aspects of their submission,
and the tender evaluation teamwillbe
able to ask questions.
Areport forCouncil willbeprepared, with
arecommended contractor.
Mr McCann said the communityhad been
clear about wanting ahigh standardfor its
roads, both sealed and unsealed.
“Our roading network is one of thelargest
in the country, but partsofitare quiteold.
Council’s job is to use ratescarefully to
rebuild some roads and repair othersuntil
they canbepermanently improved.
“Thatmeans we do alot of
communicating with our contractorabout
providing the bestlevel of servicepossible
with the funding that is available. On
oursealed roads especially we haveto
prioritiseour repairs andhold some longer
than we would like.”
Thenew operationsand maintenance
contractwill begin on 1December2025.
Separate tenderswillbereleased for
reseal and rehabilitation work (capital
expenditure) on thedistrict’s roadsin
the newfinancial year from 1July. That
work is traditionally undertakenindrier
months.
The forwardworks programme is
available in map form on Council’s website
CE Hamish Riach
Winter is theword, for
roadcrews and librarians
Winter has definitely arrived and
whilethe snowlastweekend was
greatfor Mt Hutt, the freezing
temperatures did present
challenges forsomeroadusers
aroundthe district.
Council maintains oneofthe largest
roading networks in the country,and
so when the temperature plummets
ourroading maintenancecontractor
is out early in the morninglaying grit
on patches of road we know turn
treacherousand icy.
We can’tgrit everywhere, and we
still expectdriverstodrive to the
conditions. Warm your carupon
freezing mornings, makesureyour
windscreen is clear and take it slower
than usual; put your headlightsonand
increase your following distance.
While NZ Transport Agencyclosed
the highways thatwerethe worst
affectedbysnowlastweekend,Council
alsoclosed Ashburton Gorge Road
beyond Mount Somers. Despitethe
closure, which wasadvised onalarge,
permanent road sign, we heardreports
thatvehicles ignored thesignage and
drovetothe snow.
That’s aproblem becauseit’sillegalto
drivethrough aclosed road anditputs
youand other people at risk.Hazards
arenot obvious when they’re coated in
alayer of snow, or under waterand that
iswhy theroadclosed signsgoup.
Winter driving meansbeing prepared
forall conditions, from rain andfog
through to frost, iceand snow,and
conditions canchangequickly.
Winter is also the theme of anew
What’sOnGuide being prepared forthe
July school holidays.
Teams from the AshburtonLibrary, the
AshburtonArt Galleryand Museum
and EANetworks Centreare planning a
hugerangeofactivities fortheholidays,
and includes:
Rehabilitation (major work totallingabout
$2.44 million)–ThompsonsTrack,Ealing
MontaltoRoad, Seafield Road,Longbeach
Road, FordsRoad.
Reseals and heavy maintenance(totalling
about $4.1m) –ColdstreamRoad,
IsleworthRoad, Beach Road, Fairfield
Road, FrasersRoad, Cracroft Maronan
Road, Maronan ValettaRoad, Mainwarings
Road and Pendarves Rakaia Road.
Council also aims to lay 48,000 cubic
metres of gravelonunsealed roads during
thenextfinancial year.
andthey
aremostly
inside and not
affectedbythe cold.
One activity I’ve been told aboutisa
pieceoffamily theatre calledThe Snow,
which will happen in the library’sEvent
SpaceonSunday 6Julyat1.45pm. A
Matariki-themed escape room is also
happening.
The guide is off to the printers soon,
andwill be online too–makesureyou
getacopytohelp survivethe holidays.
The EventSpace will host an evening
next week foradults, andit’san
opportunity forthose interestedin
standing in the local electionstocome
alongand learn aboutthe election
processand what would be required of
them as acandidate.
Localdemocracyisimportant, so come
alongonWednesday 18 June and see
whatittakes.
AND
ALLENTON WATER
ResidentsinAllenton may notice
reducedwater pressure on Tuesday
17 June when contractors shut
down the Argyle Park water
treatment plant forfourhours from
9am. The work is relatedtothe
installation of newUVdisinfection
equipment at the plant.
STONEY CREEK
Council is holding apublic drop-in
sessionaboutthe StoneyCreek/
Mount Somersstockwaterintake
at the Mount SomersHall on
Tuesday 17 June,from4-5pm.All
arewelcome. Views from thewider
community arenow being sought
forStoneyCreek and youcan find
the surveyonline.
PUP-DATE DETAILS
Dogregistrationmonthiscoming
in July.Ifyour dog'sregistration
details havechanged, such as anew
address, ownership or they arenow
deceased, youwill need to contact
Council by email or phone, and staff
will update your changes beforeyou
canthen re-registeryour dog online.
Dogs thathavenot been registered
with council beforeare classified as
anew dog.
BRIDGE UPDATES
NZ Transport Agencyisaboutto
begin drilling test bores in the river
off ChalmersAvenue and Carters
Terrace, as part of preliminary work
forthe second Ashburtonbridge
and connecting road. Track users
on either side of theriver should not
be affected. The agencyhas created
awebpagefor the projectand is
encouraging people to sign up for
email updates: www.nzta.govt.nz/
projects/second-ashburton-bridge
TINWALDWATER
The Tinwald watertreatment plant
remains offline while contractors
commissionnew UV equipment at
the plant,and Council is advising
residentsthatthe work has potential
to temporarily affectwaterpressure.
Tinwald is being supplied waterfrom
Ashburtonplantsinthe meantime.
The newUVequipment is part of an
upgradefor the plant to complywith
national quality assurancerules.
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Mayorencourages locals tostand
Mayor Neil Brownisstanding down
in October after 21 yearsonthe
Ashburton DistrictCouncil and says
localgovernment is about making
sure the district thrives.
The local farmer remembershis first term
and says he learnedthe art of listening,
talkingwhen neededand gettingto
grips with meeting procedureand Local
Government rules.
“You need to build confidencearound
the Council table but notbeafraid to ask
questions.”
He is encouraging anyone interestedin
standing in the cominglocal elections
to come along to Council’scandidate
information sessions –the first is at Te
Whare Whakatere on Wednesday 18 June,
at 5.30pm and the second is in the Mt Hutt
Memorial Hall at Methven on Tuesday 24
June,at7pm.
The sessions arebeing hosted by Chief
ExecutiveHamish Riach and potential
candidatescan learn whatisexpectedof
them during the election process, and ask
questions or seek moreinformation.
Mayor Brownsaidthe information
sessionswereagreat wayofseeing what
is involved in being amayor,district
councillororcommunity boardmember.
“These aregovernanceroles, withthe aim
ofmaking surethe districtthrivesand that
Council runs efficiently.
Mayor Neil BrownwithCouncilarchivist Connor Lysaght.
“It helps if youhaveagood knowledge
of the districtand whatmakes it tick.
Council itself is likeabig ship that
changescoursebyafew degreesata
time, and so councillorswho campaign
on one particular issueare sometimes
disappointed when theyrealise they are
only one vote among10atthe table.
“Asateamwerespecteach otherand
whilewedon’t always agree, we work
togethertoprovide the servicesour
communityneeds.”
Mayor Brownsaid the role waschallenging
at times, but brought satisfaction and
presented opportunitiesfor professional
development and learning viaLocal
Governmenttrainingmodules.
“Local democracyrequires good people to
want to stand and commit to being part of
this district’s local decision-making, so if
youthink that sounds like youthencome
along to theinformationevenings and find
outmore.
"Another waytolearn more aboutthe role
is to come along to aCouncilmeeting or
watchone on our social media channels.”
In theLocal Elections,local voters
willselectanewmayor,ninedistrict
councillors andaMethven Community
Board. Nominationsopen on 4July and
votingisbypostfrommid-September.
Imageshelp sharerefugees'journey
Thisphotoiscalled Fear Begins.
The Afghan formerrefugee youth of
Ashburton have been workingona
photography projectoverthe past six
months and willbesharingitwiththe
communityduring World Refugee Week.
Their photographs will be on display
from 16-22 June in aspecialexhibition
called Pixel Realm on the first floor of the
AshburtonLibrary.
The aim of the projectwas to use
photographs as amedium to visually
express their experiences andfeelings
ofsettlinginNew Zealand, andtohave
avoiceand an opportunity to showand
discuss with each otherwhatissignificant
to them.
Council Group Manager of Democracyand
EngagementToniDurhamsaidAshburton
wasproud of itsstatusasarefugee
resettlement town andshe encouraged
people to viewthe exhibition.
“Refugees areordinarypeoplefacing
extraordinarycircumstances. This
photography exhibition is away foryoung
peopletotelltheir storytothe wider
community and help themlook forward,
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16 Ashburton Courier, June 12, 2025
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Call forbakersfor annual day
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The aroma of freshly baked cookies,
slices, cakes, loaves and muffins will be
wafting through the kitchens of many
caring Mid Cantabrians over the next few
days as they prepare for Bake My Day.
The biennial event sees people bake
and make homemade cards,which are
then delivered by Safer Families
Ashburton to older members of the
community who have been nominated to
receive these little packages of care and
kindness.
Safer Families co­ordinator Anna
Arrowsmith said about 100 packages were
delivered last time they ran this project
and the baking is very well received. The
idea behind the baking is to show
gratitude to receivers for their
contribution to the community, as well as
being ahighlight in their day.
The project is run as part of Elder
Abuse Awareness Week from June 15 to
22.
‘‘Along with the baking and card we also
take abook mark about elder abuse,’’
Arrowsmith said.
‘‘Sadly in our community older
members are being abused physically,
emotionally, socially and financially.
Often they don’t know who to turn to or
where to get help,’’ Arrowsmithsaid.
Elder abuse can lead to serious
physical injuries and long­term
psychological consequences.
Age Concern New Zealand says elder
abuse was prevalent in New Zealandbut
often not reported. Kiwis can all play our
part in speaking up, so olderfolkcan be
free from the fear, mental anguish,
emotional pain, and distress the elder
abuse causes.
‘‘There are some very lonely people out
there and so being able to drop of the
baking to them is great. Sometimes the
visitisjust as important as the baking,’’
Arrowsmithsaid.
IfArrowsmith sees something that
needs addressing when dropping offthe
baking, she will work with the person to
get them help.
Some schools are already on board with
the project with pupils making cards and
baking.
VALUED: Left
­StJoseph
pupils with
homemade
baking and
cards for a
previous Bake
my Day
project.
Below ­
baking, cards
and cupcakes
decorated to
look like
flowersmade
for an earlier
Bake My Day
event.
FILE PHOTOS
Arrowsmith is also looking for people to
put forward the names of those they think
might like to receive some of the home
made goodies.
Baking can be dropped off to Anna
Arrowsmith at Community House 255
Moore St, between June 16 and 18. Any
questions contact Anna on 027 722 3204.
OUTAND ABOUT
JUNE13
Hakatere Multi-Cultural Council
Talent Show at the Holyoake
Auditorium at Ashburton College
starting 7pm.
JUNE14
Hakatere Marae Matariki
celebration including hauora
(health) day from 2-5pm and the
noho marae (overnight marae stay)
from 7pm concluding with breakfast
at 8am. Register by emailing
hakatere.marae@gmail.com
JUNE20
Ōpuke Thermal Pool special
Matariki session at 4.30am.
Mt Hutt Matariki celebration with
lift loading starting at 6.45am.
JUNE20­21
The New Zealand National Poultry
Show, hosted by Ashburton
Fanciers Society, at Sports Hall
Tancred St, Ashburton. Poultry,
bantam, pigeon, aviary and egg on
show.
JUNE24
U3A speakers Nick Walker and Kyla
Jasperse: on emergency responses
and hospital operational
management at 10.15am at
Ashburton Event Centre. Cost $10.
JUNE26
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pre-dawn viewing of the Matariki
Star Cluster at Argyle Park, east
end car park, from 5.45am to 7am.
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18 Ashburton Courier, June 12, 2025
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Childhood passion leads to award
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Being the recipient of an inaugural award for
clinical excellence is ‘‘really special’’, says
Ashburton veterinary nurse Rebekah
Welsford.
Welsford who works at Evolution Vets has
been recognised with the NZ Veterinary
NursingAssociation Clinical Excellence
Award, from pharmaceutical company
Boehringer Ingelheim.
The award for skill, leadership and
commitment, comes with a$3000 professional
development grant.
Welsford, 24, said her passion for animals
started as achild, when she was growing up on
alifestyle block in Rangiora.
She had cats, dogs, guinea pigs and horses.
‘‘I snuck akitten home and managed to keep
it asecret for about aweek before mum found
out,’’ Welsford said.
The black and white kitten, fromapet store
behind her high school, worked its charm and
was allowed to stay.
‘‘It was always going to be animals (for my
career),’’ Welsford said.
She graduated with aDiploma in Veterinary
Nursing in 2021 and has been at Evolution
Vets ever since.
Veterinarian Juan Gray, who nominated Welsford
for the award, said she was adriving force for
innovation at Evolution Vets.
“Rebekah is atrue advocate for her patients. She’s
constantly looking for opportunities to help improve
clinical standards. We’re proud to see her recognised
for her exceptional work,” Gray said.
Welsford introduced new pain relief protocols for
animals undergoing routine procedures, including
ketamine boluses and intravenous paracetamol. She
COMMITMENT: Rebekah Welsford, pictured
with one of her feline patients, has received a
Boehringer Ingelheim inaugural awardfor
clinical excellence.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
spearheaded abusiness case for updated
patient warming systems and lead education
sessions to upskill her fellownurses in
recognising patients’ reaction to anaesthetic
and managing their pain responses.
She also runs the clinic’s popular puppy
school ­engaging with pet owners on early
care and training.
Boehringer Ingelheim New Zealand
spokesperson Richard Duckworth said the
award was part of abroader commitment to
retaining veterinary nurses in the industry.
“Veterinary nurses play avital role in
advancing animal care, yet their
contributions are often under­recognised,”
Duckworth said.
The award was at acritical time ­
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Taking Animal
Health Forward whitepaper revealed only26
per cent of veterinary nurses in New Zealand
expected to stay in the profession until
retirement, and 88 per cent felt their work
was not well understood or appreciated by
the public.
The NZVNA Clinical Excellence Award
will be presented annually, continuing Boehringer’s
support for veterinary
professionals and their ongoing development.
Applications for the 2026 award will open early next
year.
Putting inthe hard yards for championships
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterbury Special Olympiansare
in training mode, and fundraising,for
this year’s national championships in
Christchurch.
Eleven athletes have been selected to
represent the district in bocce and
swimming events. It runs from
December 10 to 14.
Coach and manager Colleen Lindsay
said the cost to attendwas $750 per
athlete and financial help, as wellas
volunteers, were needed.
Amovie night fundraiser was
planned this month, but Colleen was
keen to hear from schools, groups or
people with fundraising ideas and
opportunities.
She said the team had opted to travel
rather than get accommodation in
Christchurch to keep costs down.
It meant drivers were also needed to
transport the two teams with coaches
and managers, to and from the city each
day, she said.
The Special Olympics summer games
in the city will see more than 1300
athletes and coaches from all over New
BOCCE: Mid Canterbury Special Olympics bocce representativesinclude, from left,
Peter Judge, Emma Hurst, Stu Chesmar and Joanne Inwood.
PHOTO FILE
Zealand compete in 10 different sports
at seven venues.
Swimmers will compete at the new
Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
in the city, and bocce at nearby Sir
Richard Hadlee Sports Centre in
Hagley Park.
Competitions started about 8.30am
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and finished about 5pm.
Colleen said Mid Canterbury’s
training in both sports had ramped up
and athletes were set to compete this
Sunday at anationals practice event at
Jellie Park, in Christchurch.
It will include the enforcement of
rules around events, including
disqualifications, in line with national
standards and would be agood
performance indicator for the Mid
Canterbury contingent.
Members of the Mid Canterbury
Special Olympian team are: swimmers ­
Trevor Nish, Dominica Cotter, Megan
Isherwood, Ella Gardner, Fergus
Wilson and Cody Robin; bocce ­Peter
Thomson, Joanne Inwood, Emma Hurst,
Stu Chesmar and Peter Judge.
Mid Canterbury Special Olympics
Fundraiser movie night to the premier
of blockbuster film F1,featuring
Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt, at
Regent Cinema Ashburton on June 26 at
7pm.
The movie is from the director of Top
Gun Maverick and has had rave reviews.
Tickets $22, contact Anne­Marie on
021 027 07393.
Fake-police
scam warning
Real police officers are warningKiwis to be
vigilant of cold callers posing as police officers,
as apesky scam rears its head.
Waitematā CIB’s acting detective senior
sergeant Ben Bergin said, people were being
called out of the blue under aruse.
“The story changes slightly, but it will
usually involve some sort of investigation and
this ‘officer’ will report having located a
valuable item of yours,such as apassport.
“He will need your help or ask for your
personal information. The caller speaks with
an Englishaccent and provides abogus ID
number to the victim.”
If you receive aphone call such as this,
police advise the public to be extremely
cautious.
Bergin said previous iterations of this scam
has involved scammers asking people to
withdraw cash as part of ‘an investigation’ or
handing over bank details.
“We strongly advise that you hang up,” he
said.

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20 Ashburton Courier, June 12, 2025
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Success at hockey tournament
Four in­form Mid Canterbury hockey
players made the tournament side
following the recent Southern MinorsIan
Smith Tournament in Oamaru.
They were Sam Moore, Tim Harford and
Jacob Gray, as well as ‘out­of­Ian­Smithretirement’
goalkeeper Chris Watson
The men were part of a14­strongMid
Canterbury contingent who travelled
south over King’s Birthday weekend for
play against Central Otago, Eastern
Southlandand North Otago.
They placed third at the annual
tournament which will be in Ashburton
next year.
In game one on Saturday morning
against Central, it was Central who
opened the scoring followed by agoal­less
second quarter.
Tim Harford then scored adouble in the
third before Central then evened it up
going into the final quarter.
Then another double in the last quarter
from post­injury comeback kid Andy
Moore saw the green and gold Mid
Canterbury team win 4­2.
In the afternoon game, whatever control
and accuracy the team showed in the
morning game went completely AWOL
against Eastern. Nothing stuck to the
stick, 50­50 ball ended up with Eastern
and three goals later Mid Canterbury
wondered what went wrong. It meant that
Sunday morning against North Otago was
do or die if there was an opportunity to
play in the afternoon's final.
It started well enough, and the handling
was way more clinical than the previous
afternoon.
Mid Canterbury opened the scoring via
apenalty corner to Mike Millar.
That was followed, in the second
quarter to another Tim Harford goal and a
halftime lead of 2­0.
North Otago slowly got themselves back
into the game and by the end of the third
quarter, the game was tied 2­2. Mid
Canterbury never looked out of the
DEFENDERS: Mid Canterbury hockey players, from left, Mitch Moore, James Wright,
Chris Watson, Sam Orr and Sam Moore during the recent Southern Minors Ian Smith
Tournament in Oamaru.
PHOTO NEL DAVISON
running and continued to fight hard
before North Otago scored the winner to
advance to, and go on to win, the final
against Eastern 5­1.
Easily the best Mid Canterbury played
all weekend despite the final score.
In the 3rdand 4th play­off, Mid
Canterbury were able to repeat their first
win over Central, this time 4­0.
The firstgoal came after Sam Moore
appeared out of nowhere from the back to
slam afield goal and set the scene for the
final game.
Tim Harford continued his goal scoring
form bagging his fourth of the tournament
to make it 2­0 at halftime.
In the third quarter it was Tom
Rosevear'sturn, and in the last quarter
Harfordadded the final goal to net his
fifth ofthe weekend and seal the game 4­0.
IN FORM: Mid Canterbury’s Sam Orr (7)
and MikeMillar during the recent
Southern Minors Ian Smith Tournament in
Oamaru.
PHOTO NEL DAVISON
Double headerinpremier netball
Round two of Mid CanterburyNetball’s
ACL Premier competition started with
wins for Celtic Auric Electrical A, Mt
Somers Victory Lime Aand College A.
Celtic Awere first up on court one
taking on Hampstead Ray White Ainplay
last week, and while Hampstead side
started strongly and led by one at quarter
time, the defending champion Celtic side
put their foot down in the second quarter
and didn’t look back, eventually winning
60­47.
The night’s second game saw the newly
promoted College Bbacking up from their
promotion/relegation win over Allenton
Brady’s Painting AonTuesday night, and
taking on club­mates College Aintheir
first appearance in the top flight, with the
Aside winning 67­39.
Meanwhile the last ACL Premier 1game
between Methven Wareings and Mt
Somers Victory Lime Awent the way of Mt
Somers,52­38, with astrong second half
sealing the deal for the Mount side after
they only led by three at half­time.
In ACL Premier 2, Allenton Brady’s
Painting Apicked up their first win of the
season, beating Hampstead Ray White B
51­32 in their first game in the second
premier grade, while Rakaia ProShear
beat Southern Canterbury Chiropractic
26­16.
Two nights after keeping their place in
ACL Premier 2win apromotion/relegation
win over Rakaia Seed Cleaning, Methven
EuroAgri gave Celtic Morrison Agri Barun
for their money, with the Celtic side
eventually taking it 28­26.
The surprise resultofthe night was in
ACL Premier 3where the team that topped
the table in round one, Rakaia Seed
Cleaning, went down 24­21 to College
Senior Reserve.
Meanwhile United KFC Abeat
Hampstead Ray White U18 Development
27­16, while Methven Shearmac beat
Allenton B30­12.
ACL Premier netball now takes aweek
off with the EA Networks Centre hosting
the NZ Indoor Bowls Championships, and
will return with the second of two doubleheader
weeks.
ACL Premier games will be played on
both Tuesday, June 17 ,and Thursday,
June 19, andthe draw for both nights can
be found on the Mid Canterbury Netball
website.
Shooters
vying
for island
selection
Coronation Target Shooting
Club is hosting its Open
Championships at the West St
range in Ashburton this
Sunday.
It could involveupto80
smallbore competitors from as
far afield as Nelson and
Southland; competitors sign up
on the day.
Match convenor, and Target
Shooting Mid Canterbury
president, Nina McKenzie said
there would be graded prizes
and champions would also be
decided in open, BCD, junior,
veterans and benchrest (which
was new this year, for people at
aseated table) ­all under the
watch of smallbore selectors.
She said it was an important
time of year for target shooters.
‘‘We are now into the heart of
champs season, and with only
three weekends to go before the
qualifying ranking lists close
for the selection to island
teams, and the indoor nationals
–this is apivotal time in the
year for us.’’
‘‘There’ll be astrong
contingent from Target
Shooting Mid Canterbury
(TSMC) taking part (our
association includes both the
Coronation and Phoenix clubs)
–we’ll be represented across
all grades, including benchrest.
Likely around 15­17 of our own
competing,’’ she said.
It was also achance for
Target Shooting Mid
Canterbury selectors looking
for open and junior shooters to
compete at the South Island
Teams Championships in
Oamaru in late July.
Meanwhile in other events,
Target Shooting Mid
Canterbury Titans were
having astellar season with
three wins from three in the
five round robin of the
National District
Championships and ‘‘going
strongly toward defending
their national title’’.
McKenzie said they had met
and beaten Auckland, East
Otago (Dunedin), and
Wanganui.
‘‘We are defending
champions, and have won this
title on six successive years
(with the exception of anoncompetition
covid year).’’
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22 Ashburton Courier, June 12, 2025
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Making adifference one bite at time
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
The Kai for Kids inaugural
Coins for Kids fundraiser last
year was such asuccess raising
around $10,000, they are
runningitagain this year.
Kai for Kids Charitable Trust
chairperson Jo Taylor said last
year 30 groups and businesses
purchased amorning tea.
‘‘This year we already have 34
booked in,’’ Taylor said.
‘‘We are asking businesses
and people to host amorning
tea and invite their friends,
customers, colleagues, family to
join them.
‘‘We will be delivering the
food platters on June 16, 17 and
19. The delicious morning tea
platter contain chocolate
brownies, scones with jam and
cream and lovely club
sandwiches and in return the
guests make adonation to Kai
for Kids,’’ she said.
The team who will prepare
the platters are kept busy, as
they make free morning teas
and lunches for over 700 pupils
at 16 schools and kindergartens
in Mid Canterbury every school
day.
‘‘The morning tea’s afun way
to gather people together, share
some delicious kai and support
the most vulnerable in our
community and it’s the true
meaning of Matariki in aweek
where we celebrate Matariki .
‘‘All of the funds raised goes
towards making lunches,’’
NUTRITIOUS: Kai for Kids prepare over 700 lunches for kindergarten and schools in Mid Canterbury.
Preparing the lunches are, fromleft, Mikayla Turner, Tom Pate and Nicki Tuatai.
PHOTO KAI FOR KIDS
❛The morning tea’s afun way to gather people
together, share some delicious kai and support the
mostvulnerable in our community. ❜
Taylorsaid.
Among those ordering again
this year is RMF Silva whose
personal assistant Shannon
Grenfell said their company
likes to supportlocal charities.
‘‘Previously we have had staff
—JoTaylor
volunteer to prepare the meals
at Kai forKids. By getting the
morning tea as part of Coins for
Kids we can continue to
support them,’’ Grenfell said.
Kai forKids is alocal charity
providing free school lunches.
‘‘There is an ongoing need for
the morning teas and lunches
we provide to the schools and
kindergartens the number of
students being helped at some
places is increasing, so we need
to keep fundraising with events
like the Coins for Kids which
we plan to make an annual
event,’’ Taylor said
To order amorning tea
email office@kaiforkids.org.nz
and they will send you a
booking form.
SUPPORT: Ready for aCoins for
Kids morning tea last year was
Mayor Neil Brown who shared
with councillors.
PHOTO ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL
DELICIOUS: Kai for Kids are
raising funds to fund the
morning and lunches in schools
and kindergarten including
Merle Leask whereone of the
pupils enjoys their lunch.
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Cheap-as Meal Ideas co-ordinator Liz Glasier says the idea is “to show people you can feed your family from scratch, and it's afun thing to do.” PHOTO: Archives
Cheap-as Meal Ideas
awinning formula
A weekend version of the popular Cheap-as
cooking series kicks off onSaturday. Cheapas
Meal Ideas“is to show people youcan feed
your family from scratch, and it's afun thing
to do,” says organiserLiz Glasier.
“It'sabout things that areeasyto cook,” says
the Geraldine Foodbank volunteer. "There’s
nothing in theingredients that people wouldn’t
have.Wedosoup, no-knead bread(it costsyou
just cups of flour),and vegetables.”
“I’ve always gotdifferent recipeshappening
everytime,”Liz says.The sessions will “show
preparation andhow to cook thewhole recipe.
It could beusing things like aslow cooker,
cookingabulk lot, or howyou canuse therecipe
forvariationsand storage.”
“Everyonegetstotry everything we make -
we cook large quantities ... There’s aheap of
extrafood whichgoesinthe foodbank freezer;
it’s mealsfor ourclients.”
Cheap-as Mealsisabout saving moneyand
eating healthily asmuch asit’s about kitchen
practicalities.Liz says,“Thefood’s notexpensive,
and itdoesn’t have to come from ajar. You
don’t have tohave everything processed and
packaged.”
Cheap-as Meal Ideas isatStAndrew’s
Church Hall kitchen, 2pm-3.30pm,Saturday,
14 June, and again onSaturday, 12 July, in
association with Geraldine Foodbank. All
welcome. Cost: one can offood. Call Liz on
0204 1764403tolearn more. JANFINLAYSON

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E D I T ORIAL
Havingserious napenvy If only we all
had time in our day to stretchright out and
catch afew winks. At full stretch, Wonton
now measures over 80cm, and takes up a
good portion of our bed. He’s just turned
15 months old -Iwonder if he’ll get anybigger?
Looking to savetime and money feeding
the whānau? The Geraldine Foodbank
Cheap-as Meal Ideas workshops are a
great communityinitiative. Forthe price
of acan of baked beans,wecan alllearn
howtomakeyummydinners forthe fam.
Speaking of yummyfood, the Woodbury
Home &School Committee isputting
together acookbook as afundraiser and
has put out acall for the community’s
best recipes (page 6). There are other
groups in need of support on the same
page: our second division hockey team
and Geraldine Kindergarten are both
hosting quiz nights, and Geraldine High
School’sPrimaryIndustryAcademyisonce
again putting their hangi-making skills
intoaction.
Child Cancer Foundation and Kidney
Kids NewZealand aretwo charities set to
benefit from the Geraldine Lioness and
Lions Garden Expo.See thearticle on this
page forinformation about the workshops
availableatthat event.
Page 3sees the return ofthe popular
Geraldine Primary School fundraiser,
Dancing With The Stars. GNews wishes
the contestants the best of luck.
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Flowers Incwreath-makers KarenHickeyand Anne Mawhinney; Geraldine Garden Centre’spruning expertTommy Ng with assistant Doris. PHOTOS: Quyên Trần
Local Green Thumbs unite for charity at garden expo
TheGeraldine LionessLions Club is cultivating
community spirit with its upcoming Garden
Expoon21JuneatGeraldine PrimarySchool
Hall. The fundraising event will support two
vital causes: Child Cancer Foundation and
Kidney Kids NewZealand.
Threeengagingworkshops will enhancethe
expoexperience. “These aresuchworthycauses,”
says Anne Mawhinney from local florist and
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Geraldine Garden Centre’s Tommy Ng is
offering afreetreepruning workshop.“Iwant
to give others the comfort of understanding
that pruningisnot allthatbad,” he says.
Localcraftsman Daniel Holland will be there
giving live chainsaw-carving demonstrations,
andwillbedonatinghis finished piecefor the
event raffle. He says, “As alocal, Iam always
happy to get involved with projects inthe
community, especially something like this,
given that Iamafather andparticularlyenjoy
anything gardening-related.
“What began as asimple [woodcarving]
project tomake some decorations for my
backyard somehowended up growingasmore
andmorepeoplediscoveredmyworkand made
requests. Itisajoy towork with all of the
amazingvarieties of wood that Geraldinehas
to offer.”
TheGeraldine LionessLions Club Garden
Expo is on 21 June at GeraldinePrimary School
Hall, 9:30am-3pm. General admission $10,
children free. Workshop spaces are limited;
book nowatgardenexpo.my.canva.site.
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Danceteacher JulieNeill puts contestants (fromleft) Toby Thomsett and Gemma Farquhar,Ben and Annalise Robertson, Mordecai andJoy Courage, Paul
and KimWhitman, andJohan andChenaySwanepoel, through theirpaces. ABSENT: AlvaroNegro Vega and ElsaElpida Cortes Calengas. PHOTO: Quyên Trần
Locals break out their dancing
shoes again for school fundraiser
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Geraldine Primary School’s (GPS) popular
DancingWithThe Starsfundraiserreturns on
Saturday, 28June, marking the fourth time
the Geraldine Primary Home and School
Committee has organised the event. GNews
caught up with committee members Kayla
Jones, Dani Fraser andAnna Whiteatacontestant
rehearsallastweek.
“Thisisthe fourthtimewe’ve organisedthis
event,” says Kayla, “and this year it’s been
organisedbyawholenew committee.”Delayed
by Covidregulations,the lastdance eventwas
held in 2021 making this year’s return particularly
specialfor thecommunity.
The 2025 judging panel features Timarubaseddance
teacherJulie Neill, alongsideGPS
PrincipalStu Wilcox andHarcourts Geraldine’s
Sarah Mizzi, who will evaluate performances
by both newand returningparticipants. “One
of the couples, Paul and Kim Whitman, has
competed previously,” says Dani.“Buteveryone
else is newthistime.”
Emphasisingthe importance of community
support,Annasays, “Thank youtoeverybody
fortheir support andtothe amazingbusinesses
that have gifted products,vouchers, or services.”
All funds raised will support swimming
lessons andother school resourcesfor students.
Thecommittee’sprimary goal is to contribute
towardsaschool minivantotransport children
to district events,reducingpressure on parents.
Dancing With The Stars isonSaturday,
28 June,7.30pmatGPS Hall. Ticketsselling
fast,$65 perperson. Tables seating10people
available. Tickets available from Lou at
gpshomeandschool@gmail.com. QUYÊNTRẦN
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Rest Awhile Royal Banquet agastronomic feast for locals
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Aroyal banquet put on by St Andrew’s
Church’s Rest Awhile recently saw more
than 100 people tuck into old English fare,
and the young at heart get creative with
crowns and biscuits as part of the event.
Rest Awhile is afortnightly free community
lunchand afternoon tea. St Andrew’s assistant
minister, Jason Shaw, says, “For anyone
wanting abit of food or fellowship,it’stime
to nourish one another.”
Abig food donation prompted theroyal
banquettheme. Kitchen coordinatorLouise
Shaw says, “Corned beef donated by
Food Rescue Aoraki was the spark that
ignited it.” The feast openedwith pea and
ham or leek and potato soup. The corned
beef wasthe heartofthe event (with quiche
as an alternative), followed bydessert,
including alemon posset made to acenturiesold
recipe.
Rest Awhile is at StAndrew’s Church hall
on Wilson Street fortnightly on Fridaysfrom
12.30pm-4.30pm. The next Rest Awhile is
20 June. Everyone is welcome; no charge.
For more information, phone Jason on
027 3473411, or visit the Rest Awhile Geraldine
Facebook group. JAN FINLAYSON
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Unsealed roads: autumn
impact and ongoing work
It’s been an extremelywet autumn,and our
unsealed roadshavereally takenahammering.
I’ve received numerous calls from residents
concerned that parts of our unsealed road
network are not being maintained to the
standard we’vecometoexpect.
To get abetter handle on the situation,
Iinitiated aworkshoplastweekwithfellow
councillors. The goal was tobuild abetter
understanding ofthe complexity involved
in maintainingunsealedroads.Wecovered
thetypes of machineryour contractorsuse,
thesoftwareusedtomonitor road roughness,
how often maintenance occurs, and,
importantly, how the unsealed network is
funded.
What stood outmostisthe fundinggap.
It’s clear that the current level offunding
simply doesn’t match the demand onour
unsealedroads,and thelackofmeaningful
contribution from centralgovernmentisa
major concern. Canterbury continues to
receiveone of thelowestreturns from road
user charges, andthat’snot acceptable.We
will continue to advocate strongly forafairer
shareofthe national roadingbudget.
In themeantime, Iwanttosincerely thank
ourlandtransport team fortheir proactive
work,especiallyfor committingtofortnightly
grader visits in our ward tostay ontop of
the worst-affected areas. Your efforts are
noticedand appreciated. CR GAVIN OLIVER
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Allenton 31 QueensDrive
658 sqm 3 1 1 1
AskingPrice $605,000
View Sat11.15-11.45am or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Quality on Queens
Welcome to ahome where modern renovations meet effortless living.Architecturallydesigned in the1960's, this fully
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ready for its new owners. Step inside andfeel thedifference–abrand-new kitchen designed for everyday ease, fresh
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with Emily today for moreinformation or to scheduleaviewing.
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Huntingdon 13 Waterton Point
1,208 sqm 4 2 2 2
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Huntingdon 14 Village Green Drive
1,427 sqm 4 2 2 3
For Sale offers invited over $1,280,000
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Allenton 18, 19 and21Meadowlands Green
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Hampstead 200a Chalmers Avenue
582 sqm 3 1 1 2
For Sale offers invited over $590,000
View Sat 10.30-11amorbyappointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
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for more information.
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Mayfield 1969 Arundel Rakaia GorgeRoad
1,012 sqm 4 1 2
AskingPrice $348,000
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MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
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Introducing aunique propertynestled in theheart of Mayfield, formerly the RSAand rugby clubrooms.
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• Constructed withconcrete block, iron roof, both wooden andaluminium joinery, ensuring durability
This property, with itshumblebeginnings, is both practicaland functional, making it well-suited for variousresidential,
or business needs. Experience theunique charm of Mayfield, closetothe school,shops, andgarage.
bayleys.co.nz/5523573
Rakaia 2034 Rakaia Highway
58.3669 ha
Price on Application
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
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Support Starter or Add-on
This opportunity must be considered either as afarm starter or as an addition to another enterprise. Approximately
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issued this year and allows upto50hectares of winter croptobegrown.
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Lauriston 299 Lyndhurst Road
23.625 ha 3 1 2 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 3Jul 2025
View by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 6318087simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
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Lyndhurst irrigated lifestyle opportunity
This 23.6ha (more or less) propertylocated in the heart of Lyndhurst offersexcellentall-round appeal andisnow
available tothe marketfor sale. The property is completewith Lismore soils throughout,providingadurableplatform
for pasture or crop production. Water is applied by way of aOcmis hard hose gun with thewater being sourced from
the sought-after Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation scheme. An array of infrastructure is available, with an excellent
condition two stand woolshed,complete with covered yards, aworkshop and implement shed,two bayhay shed and
mothering on/ small calf shedall available.Asetofcattle yards and ramp provide easy stockhandlingfacilities.The
property has been leased in recent yearsand used for fattening cattleand lambs, as well as rearing calves. Thethreebedroom,
two-bathroom homehas been fully renovated, with double glazing throughout.
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Methven 11 ElmwoodFarm Lane
753 sqm 4 1 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $980,000
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Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
Simon Sharpin 027 6318087simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Modern design, effortless living
Grass digitally enhanced
Step into superior living with this architecturallydesigned, brand-new home, expertly built by Bradford Building.
Positioned on agenerous 753sqm(more or less) section in thesought-after Elmwood subdivision,thisfour-bedroom,
two-bathroom home is the perfect blend of style, comfort,and functionality. From the momentyou arrive,the cedar
and Rockcote exterior makes abold statement –ahint of thequality and design excellenceyou’llfindthroughout.
Inside,the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space is bathedinnaturallight,offering awelcoming environmentfor
both everyday livingand entertaining. The designer kitchenisatrue standout, featuring Bosch appliances, asleek
stone benchtop, and apractical butler’s pantry, perfect for thosewho lovetocook and host. ContactEmily or Simon
for more information.
bayleys.co.nz/5526998
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Methven 13 ElmwoodFarm Lane
851 sqm 4 1 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $980,000
View Sat 10.30-11amorbyappointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
Simon Sharpin 027 6318087simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Architectural elegance meets lifestyle
Grass digitally enhanced
Welcome to this architecturally designed, brand-new four-bedroom, two-bathroom home,expertlycrafted by
BradfordBuilding and setonagenerous851sqm (more or less) section in the Elmwood subdivision.Thoughtfully
designedwitheveryday comfortand modern styleinmind, thishome features an attractivecedarand rockcote
exterior, setting the tone forthe quality you’ll find throughout.Atthe heart of the home, theopen plan kitchen, dining,
and livingarea creates alightfilled and inviting space, perfect for familyliving and entertaining. The designer kitchen
boasts Bosch appliances, asleek stone benchtop,and ahighly functionalbutler’spantry. Warmth andcomfortare
guaranteedyear-round, with 100% wool carpet, acosy Yuncalog fire, aductedheatpump system, andunderfloor
heating in bothbathrooms. Contact Emily or Simonfor more information.
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Methven 75 South Belt
4 1 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $835,000
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Rosa Dekker 0274655 387rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Sleek, stylish and effortlessly modern
Positioned on the edge of Methven, this architecturallydesigned homeoffers arare combination of contemporary
style, rural outlook, andexceptional outdoorliving. Built in 2017, it is astandout property where considered design
and functionality meet. Cedarand concrete blockconstruction set asophisticated tone from theoutset.Inside, the
spacious open-plan kitchen,dining, and living areaisenhanced by astriking high-pitched gableceilingand extensive
bi-fold glass doors, creatingaseamlessconnection to the outdoors and bathing the spaceinnatural light.Step
outside to an impressive coveredoutdoor entertaining area, thoughtfully designedfor year-roundenjoyment. The
well-considered layout features three bedrooms, serviced by amodern familybathroom with under-tile heatingfor
extra comfort.The master suite offers aprivate retreat, completewith ensuite.
bayleys.co.nz/5526972
Methven 68ASpaxton Street
517 sqm 2 1 1
AskingPrice $495,000
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Rosa Dekker 0274655 387rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Relaxed alpineliving
Arare opportunity in theheart of Methventhisfully renovated alpine-stylehome on across-leasetitle.Step inside to
discover asleek open-plan living space designed for comfort and stylewith boldblack finishes. Featuring double
glazing, smart spatialdesign, and aseamless indoor-outdoor flow. With two beautifullyappointed bedrooms,a
functionalbathroom/laundry, and awell-equipped kitchen, this home offereffortlessalpinelivinginaprime location.
Whether you're looking for astylish first home, aholidayretreat, or asmart investment,thisunique offeringisnot to
be missed. Secure yourslice of Methventoday. Also on offeristhe back unit with the same layout,alsofully renovated
andfeaturing light finishesthroughout with acrisp white aesthetic.Please call for information on theback home.
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Ashburton 2/19 TancredStreet
Allenton 5PagesRoad
Mayfield 1960 ArundelRakaiaGorge Road
Tinwald 8Jordan Avenue
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St.Stephens CloseRetirementVillage
Lookingfor apeaceful, secure,and stylishplace to call home? Welcometo
this beautifully updated unitnestled in thesought-after St.Stephens Close
Retirement Village.Designedwithcomfort andconvenience in mind,this
unit offers openplanlivingwithspaciouslounge and dining areawith
gardenviews.Awell-appointed kitchen, generous laundryareaand wet
floor bathroom.
Specialfeatures
Lovedbythe same ownerfor over 23 yearsand built by acraftsman which
includes specifications used in todays modern build.Thisfunctionalhome
is waitingfor new owners.Plaster over concrete blocksand doubleglazed
aluminiumwindows. Three doublebedroomswiththe mastersen-suite
having atiled shower,bath, vanity,toiletand bidet. Main bathroom also
hasatiledshower with vanity.
Best view in town!
Now'syour chance to bringthispropertybacktolifeand make it your
idealhome. With anew roof andgood layout,thisthree-bedroom home
offers spacious livingareas that capturebreathtakingsunsetsand
uninterrupted mountain views. Situated on ablank canvas section, there's
plenty of room to stampyour mark and create somethingtruly special.
Behind thepicketfence
Thisbeautifully renovatedhomeblends moderncomfort with timeless
charm. High ceilings,abeautifulfront door,and awidehallway retain the
characterofthe home,while thespacious open-plan livingareaoffers
contemporaryease. The modernkitchen features quality appliances,and
twoheatpumps ensure year-roundcomfort.
ForSale Buyers $385,000+
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ForSale Buyers $645,000+
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DeadlineSale closes 4.00pmWed 18 Jun2025
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For Sale Buyers $640,000+
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Hampstead 58 LeestonStreet
Allenton 7Bennett Place
Mayfield 23 Mayfield Klondyke Road
Mayfield 21 Mayfield Klondyke Road
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Jump on thepropertyladder
Thiswell-presentedfour bedroomhomeisyour chance to climbontothe
property ladder.Stepinsidetoaspacious openplanlivingareawarmedby
alog burner. Themodernised kitchenoffers street viewsand seamless
flow,makingmealprepabreeze. Just offthe entrance you'll find a
versatilespace,ideal forareading corner,homeoffice or extrarelaxation
area.
An absolute delight
Welcometothisstunning, completely revitalized modern home,nestled in
aquiet cul-de-sac.Thisfantasticpropertyoffers theperfect blend of style,
sophistication, andfunctionality, making it theperfect havenfor families
and entertainers alike. As youstepinside, you'll be greeted by the
abundanceofnatural light that poursinthroughthe largewindows.
Township of Mayfield
Thechurchthathas served theMayfieldcommunity formany yearsis
now up forsale. Locatedon4064sqm sectionthatallows forasheep or a
horse or subdivideand sell asection. Thechurchhas been well looked
afteroverthe yearsand has aseparatestorage room andakitchen and
social room.The land uses areinfactendless from acommunity hubtoa
privateresidence.
"The Manse" Mayfield
Thishomewhenbuilt wasultra modern.Ithas 4bedrooms, separate
study,separatelounge, openplanliving, sunny aspect, brickcladding. A
tidy family home locatedinthe Mayfield Village with excellent location for
skiing, huntingand fishingand alloutdoor pursuits.Mayfieldisarural
township with primaryschools, shop, garageetc.Agreatplace to raisea
family.
ForSale Buyers $465,000+
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Ashburton 2/272Wills Street
Tinwald 13B Wilkin Street
Hampstead 154 TrevorsRoad
Tinwald 149 Harland Street
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Tidy and move-inready
Tuckedawayinaquietblock of four,thisimmaculatetwo-bedroom unit
offers low-maintenancelivingwithcomfort andconvenienceinmind. Unit
2isastandout -neat, tidy,and well presented. Step inside to find anopen
plan kitchenand dining area that flowsintothe spacious living room,
complete with aheatpumpfor year-round comfort, andopens out to a
privategarden andsunny patio.
Easy living at itsbest
Tucked privatelyatthe endofashared drive, this immaculate homeoffers
sunny open-planliving, threedoublebedrooms, greatstorage,and afresh
modern feel.Fully fenced,withpatio,shed,glasshouse, andcampervan
space-idealfor downsizers, firsthomebuyers, or smallfamilies.
Perfect design
Step into your dream homeinthisnearnew residence locatedinamodern
subdivision. Featuringfourgenerouslysized bedrooms,the master suiteis
atrueretreat with awalkthrough robe leading to aluxurious ensuiteand
direct access to aspaciousdeck-perfectfor morningcoffeeorevening
relaxation.The heartofthe home boasts abrightand open main area.
Greatfamilyhome
Thisspacious 250 square metersolid brickfamily home offers aperfect
blend of comfort, styleand convenience.Featuringfourgenerouslysized
bedrooms, this home provides plentyofroom foragrowingfamily.The
sunny conservatory is astandoutfeature,offering abrightand airy space
to enjoythroughout theyear.
ForSale Buyers $348,000+
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ForSale Buyers $580,000+
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For Sale Buyers $875,000+
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For Sale $615,000
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Ashburton 54/369Wrens Road
Allenton 8a WindsorStreet
Ashburton 2/38 Cass Street
Allenton 38 Creek Road
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Introducing"Bach 54" -Rangitata Huts North
Thisadorablepropertyoffers adelightfullivingexperiencewithtwo living
areas, perfectfor entertaining family andfriends.Withtwo bedroomsand
aseparatebathroom/laundry,itensures privacyand conveniencefor all.
The Bach featuresaluminum joineryand comesfully furnished, saving you
thehassleoffinding theright pieces.
Brand newand ready
Discover thecharm of this newlybuilt homewithamodernLinea board
exterior andadurableColorsteel roof.Stepinsidetostunning cathedral
ceilings that enhancethe spacious open-planlayout,encompassing a
stylishkitchen,dining, and livingarea. Equippedwithaheat pump, the
homeensures comfortyear-round,while theslidingdoor opensontoa
deck with apleasant outlook.
Exquisite upstairsapartment
Introducingthe exquisitenew Mona Whey Apartment.Thisluxurious
142sqm two-bedroom apartment caters to diverselifestyle preferences
whileupholdinganuncompromisingstandardofquality.Upon entry,
ascend to thespacious livingareawhere youare metwithserene park
viewsthroughfloor to ceilingwindowsoffering elevated vistas of Mona
Square.
Characterfilledhome
Step into apropertywhere charm, characterand spaceblend effortlessly.
Welcometothisclinkerbrick gemset on agenerous1669m2section.
Surrounded by an established gardenwithrealsoul, this home offers the
perfectbalanceoftranquillity, personality, practicality andprivacy. Inside,
you'll find open plan livingareas highlighted by striking largebridge
beams, adding timeless warmth.
ForSale Buyers $160,000+
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ForSale Buyers $868,000+
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Ashburton 16 McGrathRoad
Allenton 1BeauvaisPlace
Allenton 4ReidCrescent
Ashburton 28 OakGrove
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Live thedream -justminutes from town!
4866m2lifestyle is perfectlylocated.Spacious living,log fire and heat
pumpand updated kitchenappliances.Three doublebedrooms, versatile
singleorhomeoffice,and updated utilityrooms. Well-fenced paddocks,
tranquilentertainingarea, attached doublegarage plus second garage
with hobby room.Large 15x8workshopwithseparateentrance. Private,
practical, packed with potential!
Stunningoasis
Thisstunning threebedroom homeisnestled in adesirablearea, just steps
away from aplethoraofamenities.Thismodernhomeboastsexceptional
specifications ensuring acomfortableand convenient lifestyle. Stay cozy
allyearroundwiththe ducted heat pumpsystemand underfloor heating
throughout. Enjoythe benefits of acentralvacuumsystemand alarm.
Stop looking
For thoseofyou seekingasunny threebedroom homewithsun filled
livingareas,inwhat is always apopular partoftownthenyoursearchis
over.Nicelypresented inside and out,witharoomyloungeadjoining
kitchenand diningareaalongside theconservatory whichgives agreat
feelingofinside/outsideliving. Doublegaragewithinternal access and
good garden sheds.
Pristine andprivate
This1980'sarchitectural build has been enhanced to todays modern
standardswithtastefulrenovations.Sited on awelllandscapedsection in
asought afterarea, this threebedroom plus office home will impress
many.Beautiful rakedceilings throughoutgives asense of spaceinthis
alreadyspacious family home.The master bedroom has an ensuite, a
largestandard robe and awalkinrobe.
Deadline Sale closes 4.00pmWed 25 Jun2025
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For Sale Buyers $548,000+
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For Sale Buyers $725,000+
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Allenton 14 Russell Avenue
Netherby 43 PrincesStreet
Ashburton 25 Orwell Way
Ashburton 33 Orwell Way
Family home
Perfect homefor firsttimebuyersorinvestors.Summerhill stoneproperty
with amix of singleand doubleglazedaluminium windows.Recently
repainted corrugatedironroof to maintain itsintegrity.Three double
bedroomsservicedbyabathroom with bath,shower andvanity whichhas
previously been renovated.The toilet is separate forconvenience and the
laundry is locatedbythe back door.
Pretty on Princes
Introducing acharmingweatherboardvillaoffering theperfect blendof
comfortand potential.Thisdelightful3-bedroom homefeaturesanopen
planliving, dining, andkitchen area,heatedbyacozy fire and heatpump.
High ceilings enhancethe senseofspace and characterwithin, creating a
welcomingambiancethroughout
Turnthe keytoyourbrand-new home
Currentlyunder construction is this newbuild in StrowanFields. Upon
enteringthe homeyou will be greeted by aspacious open-plan kitchen,
dining,and livingarea-perfectfor family time or entertaining. Thestylish
kitchen, positioned at thefront of thehome, is bathedinsunlight and
offers alovelyoutlook to thestreet.Two sets of slidingdoors openupto
separate patioareas.
SmartdesigninStrowan
Locatedinthe sought-after StrowanFieldssubdivision, this qualitynew
build is currently underconstructionand is theperfect blend of comfort,
style, andsmart design. Step into aspacious open-plan kitchen, dining,
andlivingarea-designedfor easy livingand effortless entertaining. The
kitchen is truly theheart of thehome, complete with awalk-in pantry and
modernfinishes.
ForSale Buyers $545,000+
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ForSale Buyers $475,000+
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For Sale $684,500
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For Sale Buyers $700,000+
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Ashburton 8Timmins Street
Tinwald 1Shearer Street
Tinwald 122McMurdo Street
Huntingdon 4WestBay Place
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SmartdesigninStrowan
Locatedinthe sought-afterStrowan Fields subdivision,thisqualitynew
buildiscurrently underconstruction and is theperfect blendofcomfort,
style, and smartdesign. Step into aspacious open-plankitchen,dining,
andlivingarea-designedfor easy living andeffortless entertaining.The
kitchenistruly theheart of thehome, complete with awalk-in pantryand
modern finishes.
Freshlyrenovated
Welcometo1ShearerStreet -acompletely refreshedhomethat'smovein
ready. Whetheryou're afirst-homebuyer searchingfor theperfect start
oraninvestorlookingfor alow-maintenance rental,thispropertyticks the
boxes.
•Freshly paintedinside&out
•Sun-filledlivingareawithacompliant logburner
•Kitchen and dining area
•Three bedrooms
Primeopportunity on 1012m2site
Unlock thepotentialofthisrare1012 m2 site,ideally positioned in ahighgrowth
area and zonedBusinessC,offering awealthofdevelopmentand
commercialpossibilities.The property includes asolid two-bedroom brick
home-with a20meter frontage,alittleworktoget to Healthyhomes
standardand this couldprovide asteadyrental income,orasabasewhile
youplanyour future development
Lake Hood Cul-de-Sac
Discover this fantasticfour-bedroom home nestledinaquiet cul-de-sac at
Lake Hood,perfect forfamily livingorapeaceful holidayretreat.The openplan
kitchen, dining andlivingarea, with slidingdoorsleading to asunny
deck, provides theperfect spacefor entertainingand relaxing.Enjoy the
privacyofthe fully fenced section, heated year-roundbyacozy logburner
and aheatpump.
ForSale $685,000
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ForSale Buyers $419,000+
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For Sale Buyers $825,000+
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Lake Hood Loch Green,Stage 10
Huntingdon 111 StrangesRoad
Mayfield 2MurdochPlace
Ashburton Lot2290 Seafield Road
Opportunity knocks
Startplanning your dreamhomeinthe tranquil havenofLochGreen at
Lake Hood.Wepresent an exclusiveopportunity to ownone of five
premiumsections,rangingfrom538sqm to 732sqm.Embrace theluxury
of choice with stunning canalviews or serene reservegreen areas that
offeranunparalleledfeelingofspaceand privacy. Each sectionisuniquely
positionedtomaximizenatural beauty.
Land and storage
Agreat buildingsiteand land adjacenttothe ever popular Lake Hood.
Alongwithenoughlandtorun afew sheep or perhapsfor horse
enthusiasts, we have an extensivecolorsteel shed/warehouse. Originally
designedfor honeyextraction, this couldnow be utilised formany uses.
Substantialfreezer panelrooms inside to compliment storagespace,office
roomsonahigher level.
Rurallivinginthe heartofMayfield
Well-presentedhomefeaturingdoubleglazing,log fire,heatpump, HRV
system,and laminate flooring###ideal forpetsand everyday living.
Updatedkitchen, gashob andgenerous storage. Good size lounge and
bedroomswithcovered deck -perfect foryear-roundenjoyment.Easycare
fully fenced section, single garage convertedtoworkshop, carportand
ampleoff street parking. Ideal countryliving.
Lifestylesection-privacy,space &shelter
Situated in North East Ashburton, we areexcitedtopresent this spacious
6,500 square meter(subjecttofinal survey)lifestyle section, closetoall
thetown'sservicesand amenities.Thisunique barelandsection offers an
excellent buildingplatform,perfect forthoselookingtocreatetheirdream
lifestyle home. The privatesection is accessedvia ashared driveway off
SeafieldRoad.
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For Sale $475,000
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For Sale Buyers $299,000+
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Ashburton 23 Range Street
Ashburton 18 MalcolmMcDowellRoad
Tinwald 21ShearmanStreet
Rakaia 59 Bridge Street
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Centralindustrial site
Locatedinthe AshburtonIndustrialareathis4000sqm site with an
excellentroad frontageof44m andadepthofapprox.90m ensuring
good access forlargervehiclesand offers plenty of scope. An ideal
location,central to town with excellentaccess to themaintransport
routes,along with beingright in thecentreofthe industrialhub.
Primecommerciallandopportunity-3038m2
Positionedfor success handy to thecentreofAshburton, this expansive
3038m2section offers arareopportunity to secure CommercialEzoned
land with outstanding developmentpotential.Boasting a50-metrewide
frontage,thissiteprovidesexcellent access -ideal forarange of
commercialorlight industrial ventures.
For Lease
Lookingfor secure storagespace forcontainers, vehicles,orequipment?
This fully fenced yard of approximately2000m2isnow availablefor lease!
KeyFeatures:
•Size: Approx. 2000m2ofoutdoor space
•Security: Fenced,providing peaceofmindfor your stored assets
•Ideal Use: Perfect forstoring containers,vehicles,machinery,orany other
largeequipment
PrimecornersitewithChurch &hall
Locatedonthe bustlingState HighwayOne,thisexceptional2,747m2
corner site boasts unmatched visibilityand easy access. With agenerous
550m2offloor spaceacrossthe church andhallareas,thispropertyis
perfectfor avariety of uses.Whether you're seekingacommunityhub,
eventvenue, or lookingtorepurposethisspacefor anew venture, this
location offers endlesspossibilities.
ForSale Buyers $300,000+
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M 027 435 6265
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ForLease $11,000 pa
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Rakaia Waterfordsubdivision
Ashburton 23E Golf LinksRoad
Ashburton 23B Golf LinksRoad
Allenton 174 Meadowlands Green
Your dreamlocationinRakaia
Selling FAST!6outof18Sections SOLD,and twoUNDER CONTRACT!
WelcometoWaterford,Rakaia'snewestpremium subdivision! These
highly sought-aftersections areselling quickly, with only 10 remaining. In
this primelocationyou have thebestofRakaiaatyour doorstep.
-Adjacenttothe scenic Rakaia Domain
-Accessedvia thebeautiful,tree-linedWestTownBelt
FOREthe good life
With thevendors change of plans, this premiumNorthwest lifestyle
sectionisnow your chancetolandthe ultimate fairwaytoyourfuture!
23E Golf LinksDrive is 2.09 ha of executivelifestyle land nestled among
postcard-perfectmountain views. With thetitle issued,postand rail
fencinginplace,pluspower and fibreready at theboundary,itisall teed
up andready foryou to build.
Executivelifestyle -GolfLinks Road
•2.2198 ha
•Bareland lifestyle sectionbordering theAshburtonGolfCourse
•Postand rail boundary fencing
•Stunning mountain views
•Situatedonthe favoured NW side of Ashburton
•ZonedResidentialD
•Build your dream homenow titleavailable
•Don'twaitbuy today
Wherecountry meetstown
Titled andready to build.Act nowtosecureapremium NW Ashburton
lifestyle section. Meadowlandssubdivision offers arural feel with allthe
benefitsoftownliving. Closeand only minutes driveorwalking distanceto
schools, medicalcentre,hospitaland allAshburtonservicesand amenities.
The 4000m2lifestyle sections areaccessedvia MeadowlandsGreen off
RacecourseRoad.
ForSale Buyers $175,000+
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For Sale $540,000
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Allenton 37 Mitcham Road
Ashburton 1070 GrahamsRoad
Willowby 627 Boundary Road
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LifestyleinMitcham
Builtin2008 on 8.9ha, this substantialand well proportioned home offers
generous family living with four largebedrooms, includinganextra
spacious master suitecompletewithensuite andwalkinwardrobe. The
land is thoughtfullydivided into severalwellsheltered largepaddocks,
stockwater scheme andsheep yards. Four bay shed (twoopen, two
enclosed)providesexcellent storage.
ForSale By Negotiation
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Hard to find better!
We arepleased to offerour Vendorstidyand well presented property of
3.72 ha,located in theWheatstonerural community,14kmfrom
Ashburton and closetoLakeHood. You will love themodernlow
maintenancetwo bedroom cottage (2012) homewithcarport/storage
container plus newsleepout.
ForSale By Negotiation
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Affordable lifestyle-"Cass'sCorner"
Lookingfor an affordablelifestyle optionclose to Ashburton, then look no further than this
6424m2title that hasall thelifestyle base's covered. This tidy property is locatedinthe
Willowbyrural community,8km from Ashburtonand closetothe LongbeachSchool and
Lake Hood.Encompassing acharacter four bedroom weatherboard family home, twocar
Skylinegarage, olddairy shed/yard. 2-baypoleshedand alarge enclosed shed/workshop.
The workshop has itsown history, beingaformer Blacksmith site,hence thename"Cass's
Corner". The comfortablehomefeatures amodernkitchen and bathroom plus
heating/ventilationoptions.
4 1 2
DeadlineSale closes Thursday 12th
June,2025 at 12.00pm,(unless sold
prior)
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2 1 1 2
Ashburton 55 Rangitata Terrace Road
Ashburton 133 Hekeao Road
Mayfield 490 MoorhouseRoad
Ashburton 149 Coplands Road
Versatilesmall land holding
Currently operating as adairy supportand lamb finishingunit, this wellmaintained
approximately 30.86 ha propertypresentsaversatile
opportunity forarange of future land uses.Featuring high-qualitysoils
andefficientirrigationvia lateraland hardhosegun,and is subdivided
into nine main paddocks plus an irrigation pond. Well suited to arable,
horticultural, or stockfinishing.
TheGlen- ahiddengem-160 ha
TheAnama District is atruehiddengem in theCanterburyPlains. Nestled
in thefoothills area,nearMayfield and Mt Somers, this exceptional
farmingareaissurroundedbyproductive arableland,dairy support, and
finishingfarms.One of thestandoutfeatures of this property is itsstonefree
Ruapunasiltloam soils,renowned fortheir qualityand comparable to
thebestinMid Canterbury.
Braeside Pastures Limited
This very tidy dairysupport unit locatedinthe favoured Mayfield district
of MidCanterburycomprisingof82.7331 ha irrigatedbythree pivot
irrigators.Thispropertyhas an excellent historyofdairy support, beef and
lamb finishing. This farm is very well setupwithirrigation, lane system,
new cattleyards and two-bay shed alladd up to amustsee.
Lifestyle, farm,equine- income potential
Awellpresented 21.4383 ha lifestyleand income opportunity with reliable
andefficient sprayirrigation, excellent infrastructureand atidyfamily
home.Acomplete package forbuyerssearching foradairysupport/heifer
grazing, calf rearing, beef or firstfarminvestmentwiththe abilityto
diversifyintomultiplelivestock or arable options.The stable/shed complex,
land andfencing.
ForSale By Negotiation
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For Sale Buyers $1,500,000+
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"TheCraig"848 ha
Property Brokersare privileged to offertomarketthisimpressive 848 ha freeholdpropertyheldineight titles,located in the
renownedTePiritaareaofCentral Canterbury.Approximately 524 ha are spray-irrigated by four centre pivots drawingfrom
consentedgroundwaterwells andthe CentralPlainsWater Scheme,ensuringyearroundproduction. Currently runasa
productivesheep and beef finishingoperation with approximately 180haofdedicated winter feed,the farm also carries a
strong trackrecordindairy support. Infrastructure is firstrate, reticulatedstock-water network, modern cattleyards,fivestand
woolshed with coveredyards,and extensiveimplement shedsall streamline day-to-day management.
Accommodationfeaturesafour bedroom bay villa homesteadset in establishedgrounds, arenovated two-bedroom
cottage,and an additional olderweatherboardhome. The Craigoffersclear potentialfor scaleand qualityfinishing,dairy
support, or future dairyconversion.
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday15thJuly, 2025at1.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
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Gareth Cox
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Hinds 89 ChisnallsRoad
Tinwald 280 TinwaldWesterfield Mayfield Road
Deadline Sale
Eskdale-Unlimitedpotential
We areprivilegedtoofferEskdale-a well located360.0855 ha
property situated in thehighlyregardedHinds farmingdistrict.
Offering auniqueand exciting developmentpropositionto
purchaserswithscale and consisting of seventitles. Focusing on a
land platform that is not over-capitalised,providing ablank canvass
forpurchaseoptions includingstrategic acquisitionof
individual/multipletitlesoratotalfarmpurchase. Thecentral Mid
canterbury location offers reliableand temperateclimaticconditions
foryearroundproductionand is closetoall services including
electricityinfrastructuretoaccommodatesolar farming.
4 1 2
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 22nd
July,2025 at 12.00pm,(unlesssold
prior)
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Greg Jopson
M 027 447 4382
MichaelRichardson
M 027 228 7027
Buildyourdream -8ha bare land
Thisquality bareland propertyislocated onlyminutes from central
Ashburton. Specialfeaturesofthisproperty are
*Quality arablesoil
*Excellent waterholding ability
*Shelter along twosides
*Power and fibretothe boundary
*Great building site
The Vendor is ready to move this property to itsnextowner to allow
them to buildtheir dream. Pricebynegotiation
ForSale By Negotiation +GST (ifany)
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46 ClarkStreet, ALLENTON
Whether hosting friends orenjoying aquiet
evening under the stars, this Allenton gem
shines. The beautiful deck with removable
shade sail creates the perfect space for
entertaining. Keeping the family cosy is easy
with alog burner, heat pump and HRV system
as well as asunroom to soak up the warmth on
asunny day. This property has storage galore
with built-in wardrobes, alinen cupboard and
extra shelving inthe separate laundry. Adouble
garage and garden shed add to the practicality
of this property. The spacious, easy care garden
will leave more time toentertain or play
backyard cricket. Don't hesitate toview this
family-friendly, fully fenced home just minutes
from schools, shops, and parks.
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82AGeorgeStreet, TINWALD
If you need tolive intown but do not want to
feel like you're intown then act fast to view this
fabulous property! With anunrivalled view
looking out over areserve into the countryside
and beyond, this modern three bedroom town
house isreally something very special. Bathed in
natural sunlight and offering three double sized
bedrooms, tiled inshowers, aducted heat
pump, gas hot water and open plan kitchen,
dining and living. The gorgeous kitchen has the
added bonus of a90cm stand-alone oven with
an induction hob, agood sized pantry and
dishwasher. The laundry isperfectly located as
you walk through to the internally accessed
double garage. Call today to book your viewing
as properties like these seldom appear!
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Hut45, 1226 RiverRoad, WAKANUI
Looking for the perfect coastal getaway? This
rustic two bedroom seaside cottage which has
been in the ownership of the same family for
many years, could bewhat you need! Located
where the Ashburton River meets the Pacific
Ocean and only 15 minutes drive from town,
this property offers peace and quiet and is a
popular place for those wanting toenjoy an
easy lifestyle. Open plan kitchen &lounge area
provide the perfect space for entertaining orto
sit back and relax. Alot of hard work has already
been completed with upgrades made tothe
kitchen and bathroom and the outside ofthe
house having recently been repainted. This
property is ideal asafull time residence orjust a
holiday bach getaway. Call for more
information!
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38 Lane Street,ALLENTON
With four bedrooms plus office, two living areas,
alarge rumpus room perfect for when the kids’
friends come tovisit, two gorgeous modern
bathrooms and an absolutely stunning, modern
but classically styled kitchen, this lovely home is
sure to impress. The open plan kitchen, dining
and living area are bathed in sunshine and are
complemented beautifully bythe separate
lounge. Abeautiful inground pool and outdoor
entertaining area extend those warm summer
evenings. With aneutral decor throughout and
garaging for four vehicles, this property will tick
all the boxes onyour property positives list.
Call today toview!
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WebID AUW4489773
Comfortand Convenience
SpacetoGrowYourFamilyorDevelopment Potential!
5Burnett Street,ASHBURTON
Do not hesitate inviewing this surprisingly
spacious two bedroom unit with agenerous
amount of outdoor space! Located within the
favoured inner west side, close toall town
amenities and schools this fantastic property
will tick the list ofproperty positives. Atidy
kitchen and bathroom, modern carpet and a
neutral decor throughout will impress. Both
bedrooms are of adecent size, positioned
perfectly tocapture the sun and have built-in
wardrobes. Keeping all of these fabulous
features in mind, combined with aprivate
garden, heat pump, conservatory and internally
accessed garage this property will not be on the
market long. Call today to avoid future
disappointment!
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Price $369,000
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6MelcombeStreet, TINWALD
Discover the perfect blend ofspace, character
and convenience with this charming three
bedroom home, set on agenerous 1761m2
section just moments from the heart of town.
This home is ideal for those seeking room to
grow, add value orsimply enjoy amore relaxed
lifestyle. There’s plenty ofspace for kids, pets,
hobbies and onthose hot summer days, your
own inground swimming pool tocool off and
entertain friends and family all while being
conveniently located close to shops, cafes and
local amenities. Whether you’re looking for your
next family home, aninvestment opportunity or
aproject to make your own, this property is a
rare find with so much to offer.
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SubstantialLand, SignificantPotential
Flat 3, 169 SouthStreet,ASHBURTON
Welcome tothis two double bedroom, low
maintenance Summerhill stone home located
in the heart of Ashburton, suitable for first home
buyers and investors. Positioned off the street
this home provides low maintenance living,
while being conveniently located within walking
distance to the River Crossing shopping
precinct and Ashburton town centre. There is a
small west facing patio off the living area, with
garden shed and aclothesline isatthe rear of
the property. The home iscurrently rented
showing excellent rental returns with atenant
willing to stay on. The property is healthy homes
compliant. This won't last long, call now to
arrange aviewing!
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Price $318,000
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AUE4494293
42-44AlbertStreet, ASHBURTON
Unlock the potential with this substantial land
holding, presenting arare opportunity within an
established residential neighbourhood.
Comprising two separate titles and spanning a
significant land area ofalmost anacre
(4,022m2). This property is adeveloper's dream,
offering exciting prospects for future subdivision
or multi-dwelling development (subject to
council approval). Nestled amongst existing
residential housing, the land currently features a
solid brick home with atenancy in place which
could provide rental income while you explore
the development possibilities. The home is well
positioned for future subdivision creating an
immediate opportunity torelease capital.
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TITLES AVAILABLE
SELLING NOW!
Fully Serviced LifestyleSections
Carlisle Estate -Premium Site ForPremium Build
MeadowlandsGreen,ASHBURTON
This final stage subdivision provides the choice
with stunning mountain views set back in a
quiet yet central location. Close totown
amenities, benefits of all town services including
water supply, low pressure sewer connection,
fibre and power. No requirement tomeet
Environment Canterbury’s costly separation
discharge system. This location is developing
fast with quality homes, only alimited number
of sections are available. These lifestyle sections
offer great value and the perfect opportunity to
build anexpansive family home or develop
additional garaging for vehicles and equipment.
General covenants for this subdivision provide
plenty of scope while standards are maintained
to protect your investment. Titles available.
Sections from 4015m2
Price from S340,000
WebIDALW3664756
NixonStreet&Tarbottons Road,TINWALD
Carlisle Estate is grounded with family history
and has been owned bythe same family since
the mid 1970s. The development has been
based onthis heritage with quality landscaped
features including stunning stone entry walls
resembling early Scotland. Aspacious cul-desac
flanked by specimen trees and plantings will
create abeautiful environment for the finest of
homes. This residential subdivision is one ofthe
last available within such ashort distance toall
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. Subdivision completion and titles
due soon. Section sizes subject to final survey.
Lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 20, 22, 24-SOLD
Sections from 537m2 to710m2
Price from S243,000 WebID AUT3299840
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PremiumLifestyle Block
Unlock Your Business Potential
280 TinwaldWesterfield Mayfield Rd,TINWALD
An opportunity to purchase an 8ha premium
bare land property, located just three minutes'
drive tothe convenience ofTinwald,
approximately 2.8km away. This well-located
block offers the ideal setting seeking rural
tranquility without sacrificing urban
convenience. Quality blocks like this are
becoming harder to find. Post and rail stained
timber gates welcome you onto the property
with established roadside shelter offering
privacy. The property makes for an ideal
building site with power and fibre
communication services ready for connection
on site. Looking toestablish your dream lifestyle
property or secure an investment in asoughtafter
rural area. Act now tosecure this
outstanding property.
Land Area 8ha
By Negotiation
WebID
ALT4562238
128Moore Street,ASHBURTON
These well presented professional offices are
perfectly positioned onMoore Street with
excellent profile to elevate your business. The
current business is looking torelocate which
creates anideal opportunity. This property could
accommodate avariety ofuses from the current
professional office to retail and service. Ease of
access with ample onstreet parking plus the
convenience oftwo on site car parks accessed
via right of way torear ofbuilding.
The premises iscurrently fitted out toagood
standard with four offices, boardroom and
staffroom plus amenities. Your business will
thrive in this dynamic location. Don’t miss this
incredible opportunity toelevate your brand
and attract awide range of clientele.
Contact us today toschedule aviewing.
BuildArea 140m2
By Negotiation
Land Area
WebID
181m2
ACS4052919
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LifestyleLivingatIts Best!
High ProfileWorkshop
Bulk Retail Warehousefor Lease
789 (Lot 1& 2) MethvenHW, ASHBURTON
Enter your own 6ha slice of paradise down a
wide tree lined driveway toyour executive
residence. "Carrickmannon" was built byDes
Millar Construction sits in the favoured
Winchmore District 8km from Ashburton. The
property has fantastic mountain views ofthe
Southern Alps and isanentertainer’s delight
with fantastic indoor and outdoor living,
sweeping lawns and anestablished garden. This
substantial home has an office with access to
fibre internet and offers the ability to work from
home. Cattle yards and 3bay shed complete
the picture. This istruly an impressive property
that warrants your attention and would make a
superb residence for the discerning purchaser.
4 2 2 Land Area 52 ha
AR4468788
WebID ALW4466180
201AlfordForestRoad, ALLENTON
Situated on Alford Forest Road /SH77, a
convenient arterial transport route to town and
surrounding businesses. This building
comprises amedium sized workshop and
display yard. These premises has previously
been home to agrowing business including an
engineering and mechanical workshop.
Enquire for further details.
By Negotiation
WebID
ACL4525942
36 KermodeStreet,ASHBURTON
This bulk retail warehouse of765m2 in aprime
position is an exceptional opportunity for
businesses seeking acentral base with high
potential. High stud warehouse, generous
ceiling height providing ample room for storage,
display/operations. Surrounded bymajor
retailers, ensuring high recognition. Ease ofdrive
through access, close tomajor transport links
being convenient for deliveries and customers.
By Negotiation
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FirstHomeOpportunity
Architecturally Designed Haven!
AllOffers Considered
AFabulousSpotToBuild
73 GroveStreet, TINWALD
This property would suit first home buyers,
investors ordevelopers looking for apotential
development opportunity. Open plan
kitchen/dining room.
Sunny lounge with log burner. Single car garage,
along with agarden shed. Fully fenced and
plenty of onsite parking. Located close to
schools and shopping centre.
WebID AUT4500892
11 Buchanan Street,ALLENTON
This three bedroom home, isatrue retreat from
the hustle and bustle of daily life. High vaulted
ceilings and expansive windows flood the
interiors with sunlight.
Sunny kitchen/living rooms with dining alcove
leads toaseparate lounge. Stay warm inwinter
with the compliant log burner, HRV and heat
transfer to the bedrooms.
WebIDAUW4519018
89 CameronStreet,ASHBURTON
Offering the perfect spot for building your
dream home inahighly sought-after location
with the peace and privacy of asecluded lot
and also conveniently close to all the essentials.
Residential Azoned land and spacious size of
615m2 within the inner west side ofAshburton,
this kind of development potential is in good
demand, Investing in this land means you’re
making asmart investment.
WebIDAUW4311174
75A Northpark Road,ASHBURTON
Are you looking for afabulous spot? This
5122m2 lifestyle block could beyours to build
your dream home on. The land is situated to the
left of the driveway which makes itideal for
privacy and security. The property is partly
through the subdivision process. The vendors
are looking for the ideal neighbour. Site visits by
appointment only.
By Negotiation
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ALE3774349
ClarkMcLeod
027432 2194
SusieMcLeod
021 668783
Mark Lemon
027 339 6665
MarelizeFeberwee
027825 3759
Dale Thomas
027 321 6394
Angela Smith
021 225 5226
LauraGeorge
022 063 9744
Jess Cunliffe
027 4082241
CathyCorah
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114 Thomson Street, Tinwald
•Healthy Homes Compliant
•3bedrooms
•Updated kitchen and updated bathroom
•Large master bedroom with good storage
•Open plan layout kitchen, dining, living
•Aluminium window joinery
•Updated carpet andvinyl
•434sqm freehold section
•Low maintenance &includes garden shed
•Internal access garage (currentlyused ashobbyroom)
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10 Wellington Street, Ashburton
4 1 2
•220sqm floorplan
•4bedrooms or 3plus study
•Open plan layout inkitchen, living, dining
•Office nook
•Retro double glazed aluminiumwindowjoinery
•776sqm freehold section
•Internal access double garage
•Plentyofoffstreet parking forcamper, boat or trailer
•Highlydesirable west side location
Deadline Sale
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June 2025 at 3:00pm
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021 597 527
•Funky modern kitchen
•Three double bedrooms
•Open plan livingwith separate dining
•Double garage
•Wet floor bathroom
•Separate laundry
•Fully fenced
•Double glazed aluminium joinery
•Recent roofreplacement
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027 410 6216
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This solid brickhomeonaprivate1,011m²section offers
security,sustainability, andmoderncomfort. Featuring
twobedrooms, open plan living,covered veranda, and
high-tech videosurveillance.Recentrenovations include
an updatedkitchen,bathroom, andnew insulation. The
property also boasts solarpower,apelletfire, anda
beautifully landscaped garden andadouble garage.
ENQUIRIES OVER $539,000
VIEW
3.00-3.30pm, Sunday 15 June
Deb Roberts
M 021 0752 180
TINWALD 6JordanAvenue
Modern Living -Perfectly Positioned
Modern threebedroom homebuilt in2013, idealfor
families,professionals, or remote workers. Features openplan
living, aversatile thirdbedroom/homeoffice,
separate toiletand laundry, internal access garage,and
easy-caregrounds.Located in peaceful west Tinwald, close
to schoolsand shops. Smartlayout,low-maintenance
comfort, andconvenience—thishomewon’tlastlong!
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 26 June
(UnlessSoldPrior)
Buyer Guideline$650,000 -$700,000
VIEW
1.00-1.30pm, Saturday14June
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41365
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41774
UNDER OFFER
OPEN HOME
RAKAIA 98 Rakaia Terrace
Ideal First Home or Investment
Tucked away on aprivate511m²section this solid timber
home offers comfortand character. Features includean
open plan loungewithexposed beams, dual heating, and
French doorstoanorth-facingdeck. Thekitchen and
dining area flow seamlessly. Threebedroomswithinternal
storage, abathroomwithgas hotwater,and aconvenient
location make it perfectfor low-maintenanceliving.
ENQUIRIES OVER $439,000
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Deb Roberts
M 021 0752 180
TINWALD 34 CatherineStreet
Immediate Possession Available
This three-bedroom gemoffers comfort, convenience, and
room to addyour owntouch. Located in afamily-friendly
area,justashortwalktoschoolsand shop's.Abright living
area,alargekitchen/diningspace,and year-round comfort
with an HRVsystemand heat pump.The conservatory
adds extralivingspace,while thedouble garage and
garden shedscater to storageneeds. Move in ready.
ENQUIRIES OVER $459,000
VIEW
12.00-12.30pm, Saturday14June
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41383
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41384
UNDER OFFER
UNDER OFFER
TWIZEL 10 Fraser Crescent
Cosy 3-bedroom Home inthe Heart ofTwizel
In Twizel,10FraserCrescentisarecently renovatedhome
perfectfor familiesorfirst-timebuyers. It features a
spacious open-planlivingarea, acontemporarykitchen,
threebedrooms, andanewbathroom.The property
includes alarge,fully fenced sectionand alowmaintenancegarden.
Locatednearshops,parks,and
restaurants, it offers avibrant yetpeacefullifestyle.
ENQUIRIES OVER $660,000
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Cayla-Lee Collins
M 027 341 0949
TINWALD
173 Thomson Street
Spacious threebedroom home with updated
bathroom,openplanlivingopening to alarge patio,
doublegarageand fully fenced. Perfectfirst home or
investment property.
ENQUIRIES OVER $469,000
VIEW By Appointment Only
Sue Prendergast |M027 322 8422
HAMPSTEAD
64 Oxford Street
Discoverthisdelightfulvilla locatedonagenerous
1012sqm sectioninHampstead.Built in 1925, this
home seamlesslyblends classiccharm with modern
amenities, ideal fordiscerningbuyers.
ENQUIRIES OVER $480,000
VIEW By AppointmentOnly
Cayla-Lee Collins |M027 341 0949
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41625
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41520
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41152
UNDER OFFER
UNDER OFFER
UNDER OFFER
SOLD
METHVEN
TINWALD
NETHERBY
HAMPSTEAD
80 Forest Drive
Pure potentialherefor abuilder,developer or handy
person to restorethisthree bedroompropertytoits
former glory. Open plan living, largeexistinggarage.
Immediatepossession available. To be sold 'ASIS".
ENQUIRIES OVER $365,000
VIEW By AppointmentOnly
Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695
18 Jane Street
Nicely presentedthree bedroom brickhomewith
sunny livingareas.Freshly paintedbathroom,toilet
andlaundryareas.Privatesecuresection with double
garage andgardenshed
ENQUIRIES OVER $419,000
VIEW By AppointmentOnly
Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695
26 Kitchener Street
Beautifully presentedand fully renovated character
home situated on a1,012m²section with two
driveways andsubdivision possibilities. Carport,
greenhouseand 10.5x7m garage plus workshop.
$535,000
VIEW By Appointment Only
Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695
223 Dobson Street
Agenerous elevated sectionspanning aremarkable
1118m², readyfor itsnext chapter. This is more than
just aproperty,it'sablankcanvas with limitless
potentialand options.
VIEW By AppointmentOnly
Sue Prendergast |M027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41069
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41687
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41626
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41592
PGGWrightsonRealEstateLimited,licensedunder REAA 2008
Calvin Leen
North Otago, Mid&South
Canterbury Sales Manager
M 027 453 0950
Dan vander Salm
Rural & Lifestyle
M021 918 233
Mark Hanrahan
Rural &Lifestyle
M027 432 4028
JeffDonaldson
Rural &Lifestyle
M027 265 1290
Sue Prendergast
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 322 8422
Helpinggrowthe country
Stephen Watson
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 433 9695
Deb Roberts
Residential &Lifestyle
M021 075 2180
Cayla Collins
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 341 0949
RobynLeggett
Property Manager
M027 214 3870
Eden Crowley
Property Manager
M 027 267 9558
DebJolly
Administrator
B03308 6173
PGGWrightsonReal EstateLimited,licensedunder the REAA2008
Helping growthe country

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
NEWLAND 85 Glassworks Road
ALifestyle Dream
This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom,2-bathroom home
on 1haoflandcombinesrural serenity with town
convenience. Featuringanopenplanlivingarea, modern
kitchen, twolarge livingareas,and amastersuite with a
walk-inrobe. Theoutdoorareas includeestablished lawns
andgardens.Astandout featureisthe largeworkshop
with electricrollerdoorsand aprivate driveway.
ASKING PRICE $1,190,000
VIEW
3.30-4.00pm, Sat14Jun &
10.00-10.30am, Sun15Jun
Jeff Donaldson
M 027265 1290
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41038
ASHBURTON 100 BurnettStreet
Prime Office Space for Lease
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
Plus GST(if any)
ELGIN 127 Albert Street
Motivated Vendor! It's Time toGo!
Situated closetotownon5,533m² this outstanding home
hasitall! Spacious open plan living, five bedrooms, three
bathroomsincluding amastersuite with awalk-in robe
andensuite. Alarge shed offers amplestorage or
workspace, plus an adjoiningstudiowithoutdoor area and
spa, that wouldeasilyaccommodate multiple uses forany
family or anyone just lookingfor spacetospreadout.
$1.175M
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson
M 027 265 1290
Locatedinthe vibrantheart of theAshburtonCBD,
this exceptionally versatileoffice complexpresentsa
rare leasingopportunity.Offeringathoughtfully
designedlayout,the premisescomprise11
generously sizedprivate offices, on largekitchen one
largeboard room onededicated receptionarea
threetoilets alongwithfiveoff-street carparking all
situated on aprivateback section.
Flexible leaseterms.Price by negotiationplusGST,
plus outgoings +GST.
Please contactthe listingagent formoredetails.
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson
M 027 265 1290
Peter Wilson
M 027 476 5329
B 03 688 4084
pggwre.co.nz/ASH40814
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41748
MITCHAM 2322 Back Track
Premium Arable &Lamb Finishing Property
154ha property locatedinthe heart of MidCanterbury.
Long proven historyofvegetable,seed production, lamb
finishingand theaddedbonus of some historic dairy
grazing. Drylandproperty,wellsubdivided, allweather
centralaccess track,stock waterreticulationand tier one
arable soils.Over1000T of grainstorage,several drying
silos, full arrayofbuildings,implement shedsand 3homes.
ENQUIRIES OVER $6M
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By AppointmentOnly
Dan van der Salm
M 021918 233
ASHBURTON 60 Ludlow Drive, LakeHood
Luxury Living -Relaxed Holiday Feeling!
Areluctant sale butthe decisionhas been made,it'stime
foranewfamily to live thedream,where everyday feels
like aholiday.Situatedinaquiet canalsetting,this
stunning residencefeaturesfour bedroomsand three
bathrooms, spacious open plan living with stunning lake
viewsand your ownprivate jetty. Plenty of parking forthe
boat or camper!
ENQUIRIES OVER $1.09M
VIEW
By AppointmentOnly
Sue Prendergast
M 027 322 8422
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41159
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41210
UNDER OFFER
PRICE REDUCED
MAYFIELD 1992 ArundelRakaiaGorge Road
Legendary Cafe Mayfield
Cafe Mayfield offers auniquebusinessopportunity.
Situated along theState Highway72, it captures the
attentionofbothnorth andsouth-boundtraffic,
positioning itself as theepicentre forathriving business.
This opportunity includes afreeholdgoing concern
packageencompassing thebusiness, a3bedroom fully
renovated homeand agenerous1692m²section.
ENQUIRIES OVER $790,000
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By AppointmentOnly
Jeff Donaldson
M 027265 1290
HINDS
2John Street
Afantastic opportunity to secure aversatile
commercialspace with 3,600m²land, 230m²ofoffice
spaceand 600m²workshop with high stud.
PRICE BYNEGOTIATION Plus GST(if any)
VIEW By Appointment Only
Jeff Donaldson |M027 265 1290
Peter Wilson |M027 476 5329 |B03 688 4084
ELGIN
Lot 2-148 Wakanui Road
3305m2lifestyleblock closetotown, it's theperfect
placetobuild your dream home.EO$269K +GST.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Closes 3.00pm, Friday 20 June (UnlessSoldPrior)
VIEW By AppointmentOnly
Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180
Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38899
pggwre.co.nz/ASH40341
pggwre.co.nz/ASH41470
PGGWrightsonRealEstateLimited,licensedunder REAA 2008
Calvin Leen
North Otago, Mid&South
Canterbury Sales Manager
M 027 453 0950
Dan vander Salm
Rural & Lifestyle
M021 918 233
Mark Hanrahan
Rural &Lifestyle
M027 432 4028
JeffDonaldson
Rural &Lifestyle
M027 265 1290
Sue Prendergast
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 322 8422
Helpinggrowthe country
Stephen Watson
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 433 9695
Deb Roberts
Residential &Lifestyle
M021 075 2180
Cayla Collins
Residential &Lifestyle
M027 341 0949
RobynLeggett
Property Manager
M027 214 3870
Eden Crowley
Property Manager
M 027 267 9558
DebJolly
Administrator
B03308 6173
PGGWrightsonReal EstateLimited,licensedunder the REAA2008
Helping growthe country

!
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
Provingyouridentity when buying
or sellingahouse
From 1January2019, real estate agentsare required to verifythe identityoftheir vendors in
accordance with Anti-Money Laundering legislation.Insomesituations, real estate agentswill
also be requiredtoverify theidentityofpurchasers. If yourreal estateagent cannotverifyyour
identity in line with the legislation,they will not be able to act for you.
Identity verification cantakedays and sometimes weeksifaTrust orcompany is involved, or
whereparties reside overseas.
The below gives an indicationofsome of thedocumentsyour real estate agent may askyou to
presentinpersonorasacertified document aspartofthis process:
Individuals:
Passport,NZFirearmsLicenceorNZDriversLicencewithanother document such as
abank statementorstatementissued by aGovernmentagency. Youwillalsoneedto
provideadocument with your residentialaddress (for example, autility bill).
Trusts:
TheTrust Deed and, forall trustees and settlors, the information required forindividuals
as notedabove, together with informationregarding the Trust’ssource of funds or
wealth. Additionalinformation mayalsoberequiredfor beneficiaries andappointers.
Companies:
Detailsofthe company,together with the information forindividuals notedabove
forevery individualwith morethan a25% shareholding, all individuals with effective
controlofthe company and allindividuals actingonbehalf of the company.Information
regardingsourceoffundsorwealth mayalso be required.
Note:The abovelistisnotexhaustive and isindicative only. Your realestate agentwill assist youwith the specific
requirements in relation to yoursituation.
DISCLAIMER: The material and information contained herein is for general information
purposes only andisnot intended to form professional legal advice. REINZ doesnot accept
liabilityfor any claim or other action thatmay arise directly or indirectlyfromthe use of
orreliance on the materialand information provided herein.REINZ recommendsyou seek
independent legal adviceif you areunsure of yourlegal position.

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Changing ofthe guard
Warming up for badminton with afew tips: Gijs Beertsen (right) with Paula Flannery, Elin Beertsen, Elsie Kirk, Elliot Tucker, and Stephen Tucker.
PHOTO: Jan Finlayson
Local badminton league makes
new high school gym home
PHOTO: rnz.co.nz
The Geraldine.nz AGM iscoming upon
the 24th of this month, and the
organisation is seeking new members
to join the board.
Anumber of existing boardmembers
arestepping down,some after 6-8 years
of service to the organisation, others
after being promoted to national
organisations or stepping in to fill voids
in other community groups. There will,
however, be others staying on to provide
continuity for the organisation moving
forward, and we are fortunate to have
aprofessional and capablecoordinator
in Kristine Diehl-Breading.
This ‘changing of the guard’ provides
an opportunityfor newideas and fresh
enthusiasm from any Geraldine.nz
members who are passionate about
seeing our town keep punching above
its weight while other rural towns are
filled with vacant shops in their main
streets and tourism numbersare declining
in many other regions.
As with anysuccessful projectorgroup,
manyhands makelight work,and now
is the time for anyone who thinks they
have something to offer to step up.
Diversityissomething we championas
an organisation, and it would be
awesome to head intothe Geraldine.nz’s
centenary year with adiverse board
of representatives from retail, accommodation,
hospitality, manufacturing,
trades and rural along with education
providers and community groups.
Geraldine has areputation as avibrant
town that gets things done, but this
requires people to step up and assist.
Large scale events like the Harcourts
Geraldine Festival and ever-popular
Santa Parade don’t just happen by
themselves. If you believe you have
something to offer, please email
info@geraldine.nz for anomination
form today!
Afree social badmintonleague, played weekly
in the Geraldine High School gym, welcomes
everyoneaged10-99,saysleaguecoordinator
Gijs Beertsen.
People from adiverse rangeofbackgrounds
andabilities enjoythe racquet-and-shuttlecock
sportindoubles andmixed doubles, matched
at similarskill levels. “There arefamilies, people
from Winchester and Ealing and Geraldine,
people from across cultures, boys and girls,
menand women,”Gijssays.
Basic coaching isonoffer. “You can bea
rookie. Ifind out what people want todo:
whetherthey’re keen forsometraining, learning
the rules, tips and techniques, and skills.”
He says, “Playing along, you get better; the
earlieryou start, thebetter.”
Twenty-fiveyears of badmintonhavegiven
Gijs fitness and alove ofthe game. “It’s fast,
it’s definitely fun, and it’s agreat workout,
especially in asingles match; it’s abit like
squash in termsofthe sweating.”
He says,“Come inand have alook, andgive
it atry.It’sabrilliantopportunity; thegym is
open,accessible, modern,and light.”The league
beganinTerm2,takingadvantage of thehigh
school’s community-wideinvitationtouse its
threegym courts.
Social badmintonisheldfrom6pm to 7:30
pm on Thursdaysinthe GeraldineHighSchool
gymduringtermtime. No cost.Indoor shoes
(non-marking rubbersoles)and comfortable
clothes. Gear is available touse if needed.
To find outmore, phoneGijson027 559 5842
or emailgijs.beertsen@gmail.com.
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APARTMENT
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One bedroom apartment with ensuite.
Includes living area and kitchenette.
North-facing for all-day sun.
Care packages available if required.
Small, friendly environment.
$190,000 for ORA
Call 03 693 7205
for further information
RESTHOME ROOMS ALSO AVAILABLE
We're creating a school fundraising cookbook
and we need your help to make it amazing!
Whether it's nana's famous pavlova,
your go-to dinner winner, or a fun
lunchbox treat - we want the special recipes
your whanau loves.
Your contributions will help us fill the pages
with delicious, tried-and-true favourites
from our school community.
All proceeds from the cookbook will support
Woodbury School.
Submit your recipe by 31 July and be part of
something tasty that brings us all together.
Drop your recipe (and a photo if you have one!) to
woodburyscookbook@gmail.com
Let's cook up something wonderful-together!
Thank you for supporting our school
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GENUINE CASH BUYERS LOOKING FOR APROPERTY
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TRADES &SERVICES
ATOBLAWNS AND SERVICES Lawn mowingand garden
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BIKE
GERALDINE
AGM
Wednesday
9July 2025
7.30pm
St John Station Meeting Room
124 Talbot Street
Website launch and an update
on trail developments and the
Geraldine Mountain Bike Park Project
at Riddell’s Reserve
ALL WELCOME
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
SEAFOOD MARKET | TUESDAY JUNE
FROM 3PM | HARCOURTS CARPARK GERALDINE
QUALIFIEDARBORIST
Experienced arborist available for all your
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Phone Li Tane on 022 308 1858
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Withover 25 years local
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THURSDAY 12 JUNE -WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE
The great Gillian Anderson and White Lotus season 3star Jason Isaacs lead
this British wilderness tale based onthe true story ofacouple who suddenly
lose their home. With few options, they embark on ayear-long trek
along the Salt Path.
COUNTRY OFORIGIN: UK
THE SALT PATH
(M) DRUGUSE &OFFENSIVELANGUAGE
WEDNESDAY(18) 1PM
TomCruise reunites with Fallout and Rogue Nation writer-director Christopher
McQuarrie for the eighth and possibly last chapter in the spy actioner series.
COUNTRY OFORIGIN: IRELAND
LIES WE TELL
(R16) RAPE, SUICIDE &VIOLENCE
SUNDAY 3:30PM |WEDNESDAY(18) 3.30PM
GERALDINE BRIDGE CLUB Championships, 5.6.25
NorthSouth: 1st PTaylor&LGraybill63.54%, 2ndVHill
&Julie Kelly59.90%. East West: 1st RHobbs &JMeijer
65.63%,2nd John Kelly&RPitelen 56.88%. 4.6.25 1st:
JohnKelly &LGraybill 65.28%,2nd: ANuman &RHowie
61.11%, 3rd: DHarrison &PTophma51.39%.
GERALDINE DISTRICT GOLF CLUB 03.06.25 9-Hole
Stableford: KTurner 17 PTS (WOF), GHamilton16. LGU:
JKellahan 72 NET (WOF), SLyttle73, HOldfield 77. 02.06.25
King’s Birthday Stableford: DHolland 37 PTS (WOF),
SRobertson 35, RJeffrey 34, ISmith 34, CHolland 34,
BMcKeown 33.
GRANDE VUE GOLF CLUB 08.06.25 Stableford at
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WesAnderson assembles yet another army ofA-list actors for this story
about afamily business. Stars Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera.
With: TomHanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright,
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Director Dean DeBlois adapts his DreamWorks Animation classic into live-action,
retelling the story of ayoung Viking who aspires to hunt dragons,
only to unexpectedly befriend ayoung dragon.
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MSA Garden Section
Agroup of 20 members
gathered at their monthly
meeting on achilly afternoonto
hear Leonie Maunder of
NZLavender speak.
Leonie shared the history of
the unique Lavandula
angustifolia ‘Avice Hill' and how
it is grown at a77hectare farm
in Banksideand distributed
worldwide including to around
500 hospitals throughout the
USA.
The high quality lavender is
grown without the use of
herbicides,fungicides and
pesticides and the resulting oil
used in awide range of
products.
Members were able to sample
products which except for some
honey containers are packed
using no plastics.
The range includes the honey
with up to 600 kilograms sold
each year, asoap made with
lavender oil and Shea butter
rather than palm oil, and an anti
fungal bacterial and viral car
freshner.
Avery interesting and
informative afternoon.
Ashburton Electronic Organ
and Keyboard Club
Club night for May 2025,
Lorraine played us in with a
lovely selection of well known
tunes –nomusic, just alist of
song titles in front of her –
amazing.
Colin then provided the first
item of the night. He had titled
his items as being “String
Things”. His first “string thing”
was aukulele which had been
specially made for him.
“Durham Town” was the tune
performed with this instrument.
Abanjo that is 135 years old was
the next “string thing” and Colin
played this and sang “Tum
Balaika” Adifferent looking
harp was next. This instrument
sat on his knees while he played
and sang “Tutira Mainga Iwi”
Very interesting.
John playing keyboard was
next up. His choiceswere “I lost
my Heart in Heidelberg” plus
“Two Little Italians”. “Primrose
Polka” and HawaiianTatoo” –
Always apleasure listening to
John play.
The ever popular accordion
group consisting of Rose, Robin,
Suzie, Colin, Irene, Michael and
Alison then played agreat
selection of well known tunes
including “Heart of My Heart”,
“Music, Music, Music”, “Ma,
He’s making Eyes at Me”, “Do
What You Do Do Well Boy”,
“Click go the Shears” and “Road
tothe Isles”. Good toe tapping
tunes.
Up next was Bev with some
more of her jokes.
After the drawing of the
raffles, Colin was on stage again,
this time with his fourth “string
thing”.
This was aguitar and choice
of tune this time was “The Magic
Fish Wrap” –aninteresting tune
and old favourite of his.
Playing the organ Michael
was next andhis choice of tunes
were “Five Foot Two”,Ina
Chapel in the Moonlight”, “I get
Ideas”, “I don’t see me”,”Blue
Danube” and“Don’t Bring
Lulu”. –Nice to hear the organ
being played.
To finish the evening, John
was up again. His first tune was
“Clavelitos” –with 5flats in it,
most people would be put off
playing it. Next was“That’s A
Plenty”, “DrinkingSong’’ +
“Libiamo”, finishingwith Gypsy
Tap, Strauss &Coand “Trish
Trash”.Thanks to all
performers for the evening.
Another very enjoyableevening.
Next club night June 16. Playin
7pm. All welcome.
Ashburton Writers' Group
The annual general meeting
of the Ashburton Writers’ Group
was held recently. The Election
of Officers was held and
resulted as follows: president
Nigel Dean, vice­president
Brendan Madeley, secretary/
treasurer Rae Magson. Brendan
read aquotation from Winston
Churchill“Difficulties
mastered are opportunities
won”. Coby gave an update on
the Short Story Competition,
entry forms had been sent to
schools. Closing date is July 4.
The Discussion Point was to
Embrace Simple Language: The
hallmark of great writing is
simplicity. Opt for
straightforward,easy­tounderstand
language that
resonates with yourreaders.
The assignment was “If story
aboutme, what would it be
calledand why?” Members
wrote of familylife, accident,
problem, well travelled, the
other one, no regrets, Brendan’s
way, lonely but happy,floods,
wind and fire, life into a
sentence, Artifice, not human.
Members voted on best ending,
this waswritten by Sue.
The instant exercise was “It
was Magic.” Members wrote of
magician,confusion,fairy king,
snow, Niagara Falls, new tricks,
cat, top hat, son’s birthday and
Glow in the Park. The June
assignment is “Story centred
around household appliance”.
Visitors are welcome, please
phone Rae at 308­8927 or go to
our Facebook page.
Ashburton Musical Club
June report from Sunday’s
concert at the Sinclair Centre.
Sonic Celebration was treated
with splendid entertainment
from the Silver Band
performing two brackets of
items –Can’t take my eyes off
you, Maidstone hymn tune, The
Lion King, Haven’t met you yet,
Going Home, Love Changes
Everything, Words and YMCA.
Solo performers impressed
the audience. Amber Phan­
Hubbard on guitar –Feste
Lariane –Mozzani, Flute –
Street Tango ­Piazolla –acc. by
Helen Hinson.
Trombone –Nathan Geerling
–Feeling Good­Buble, OnThe
Sunny Side of the Street ­arr.
McHuge.
Violin –Jeonjeung Kim –
Cantabile –Paganini, Love’s
Sorrow –Kreisler, acc. by
Heuijeong Kim.
Piano –Tui Whetter –Large
Wave –Wedgwood, Spanish
Polylogarhythms –Vicari. Mark
Shchavelev ­Moment Musical
no.3 ­Rachmaninov. Naomi
Shchaveleva –Reverie­
Debussy. Thomas Lucock –El
Choclo­Villoldo, The Stellar
Splendour –his own
composition.
It was afine concert followed
by afternoon tea and chat.
U3A Hakatere/Ashburton
“Foetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder”, Dr Leigh Henderson
spoke on this topic to the U3A
meeting on May 27.
She is chair of FASD­CAN,
and works in the interests of
those with Foetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disability, ahidden
neurodisability with profound
impacts on individuals, families
and societies.
It happens with exposure to
alcohol before birth, with
severe impact on at least three
of the ten brain domains:
physical, behaviour, and
learning/intellectual capacities.
Internationally recognised as
non­genetic, it is twice as
prevalent as autism: 3­5 percent
of the population are affected,
and is often not diagnosed.
There is no cure.
Annually in New Zealand
1800­3000 babies born are
disadvantaged, with heart,
vision and hearing problems
arising. People of all ages are
unaware, and can mask their
disability.
Mothers in early stages of
pregnancy, maybe not knowing
they’re pregnant, and are
drinking, don’t realise these
very early months are tragically
affected as the brain and the
foetus develops.
Characteristics of FASD
appear in babies with
chromosomal features: thin
upper lips, flattened nose, heart
defects, feeding problems. Later
behavioural difficulties with
memory, motor skills, attention
spans, cognition, social skills,
emotional behaviour appear.
This disability should be
recognised and accepted.
It costs asociety financially,
and personally –“potential to
take potential from the
developing child”.
There is no safe level of
alcohol in pregnancy.
Next on June 24: Nick Walker
&Kyla Jasperse: Emergency
responses &hospital
operational management.
Plains Ladies Friendship
Club
President Jenette welcomed
us all to the meeting on May 26.
Subs are now due and our new
Book Library is open for
everyone to borrow some books.
Lots of new books today.
Merrill Dudley spoke about ­
Remembering My Past. All the
things that we grew up with…….
Getting used to an outside toilet,
waking up to snow in the
morning, Monday wash days…
light the fire under the copper,
stir the washing in, into the
wringer and out to the line, one
penny ice creams, making
ginger beer, riding to school on
your bike, dental nurse was at
the murder house, milk at
playtime, Friday nights dressing
up and walking down the main
street, collecting linen for our
glory boxes, building anew
house with a3per cent
mortgage. Merrill finished with
awonderful poem shehad
written …”Ode to Old Age’’.
Those Were TheDays!!!
Roger McKayspoke about his
early life in the army. Roger left
Ashburton at 16 to join the
army….was there 11 years. He
started at Waiouru and did all
sorts of things……aid projects,
rescues etc.
The purpose was to produce
senior soldiers…..three
quarters of the boys joining
were from single parent
families. Rogerwanted to be a
draftsman but was trained as a
radio technician. Became
Lance Corporal at 17 1/2, posted
to LintonArmy camp. Then he
enjoyed 2years in Singapore at
aradio station that was part of
NATO. Got to have agood look
around Malaysia and Thailand.
Then back to Papakura, going
on camps all over NZ. Trained
to do the cooking while they
were away. And then avery
special aid project in the Cook
Islands helping build aharbour.
Thank you Roger, most
interesting.
Jenette closed the meeting at
11.30am. New members are
welcome.
Ashburton County Lions Club
May report ­President Nicki
welcomed members. Apologies
were received.
This month we had a“bring
and buy” sales table with lots of
baking, plants, and other
goodies for sale.
After ameal, Nicola Walker
from St John Ashburton, gave a
power point presentation on all
aspects of St John, and the
wonderful support services they
provide to all in our district.
The club donated the
proceeds from the Women’s
Health Expo to purchase a
defibrillator which will be
placed on the outside wall of the
Tinwald Hall.
During the month, members
assisted with the Daycare
driving, did ‘Meals on Wheels”,
attended the monthly Luncheon
at Taste café, and a“Guess who
is coming to morning tea” was
fun with four of our members
each hosting 5members, this
being agood way to get to know
fellow lions within our club.
Several members attended
the Incoming Officers training
forum in Oamaru.
Our Club was also
represented at the “Friends of
Harold” Life Education Trust
evening.
Avery successful Mahjong
tournament was held with 52
people attending and funds
raised from this was given to the
local Hospice.
Theclub sponsored two
participants to the Berwick
Experience and we look
forward to them sharing their
experiences with us.
Theclub is sponsoring a
participant in the Lions
Regional Young Speechmaker
competition to be held in June.
Planning is under way for
another “Stars in your Eyes”
competition to be held later in
the year, so anyone wishing to
participate please contact a
Lions Member.
Raffle and Tailtwisting
brought the meeting to aclose.
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Award winning images
Members of the Ashburton
Photographic Society Club’s
recent Photojournalism
Competition2025 results were
as follows:
Digital results
“Don't Ignore The Signs”
Award &“Water Tank Rolls Off
Truck” Acceptance ­Cindy
Lovett, “Working Out His Next
Shot” Award ­Gaylene Smith,
“Game on” Acceptance ­Gaynor
Hurst, “Penned up before the
bell” Honour ­JoNaylor ,
“Battling the Rapids”
Acceptance &“Leading the
Race” Award ­Megan Ellis, “Lift
Off; AAM and Ashburton
Intermediate school
programme” Award ­Michael
Voss, “Competing At National
Jet Ski Champs” Honour­Nel
Davison, “Testingthe Kite”
Award ­Peter Whitehead, “This
Is Not Easy.” Acceptance&
“Tractor Trekking To Wakanui
Beach.” Acceptance ­Struan
Christie.
Print results
“Rescued” Award ­Anne
Whitehead, “Sprint from the
Start Line at the Methven
Raceway” Award ­Emma
Petrie, “Mission Accomplished”
Acceptance ­Gaylene Smith,
“River crossing adds extra
challenge at Longbeach”
Acceptance ­JoNaylor, “Looks
Like its Going to be aRun Out”
Award ­Megan Ellis, “Runaway
Sheep” Honour &“Whose Going
to Get It” Acceptance ­Nel
Davison, “Helicopter fighting a
fire behind houses” Honour ­
Paul Allen.
Ashburton Photographic Societyphotojournalism competition
honour award winners(from left) Nel Davison, Jo Naylor and Paul
Allen.
PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS
RESULTS
Ashburton Petanque Club
Agroup of 16 members
braved very cold conditions on
Sunday to play in the club
men’s &women’s pointing
competition.
The winner of the men’s was
Pat Schmack, 31 points, with
Neville Bensdorp and Jonathan
Crum placing 2nd and 3rd, with
30 and 28 points, respectively.
Joan Healey, 30 points, was
the winner of the Women’s
Trophy with Jacqui
Tregonning, 20 points, in 2nd
place, while Denise Schmack
and Shelagh Field tied for 3rd
place with 18 points.
It was great to see so many
entries and especially some of
the newer players taking part.
In two weeks time the club
will be holding the Under 70s
and Over 70s competition and
the entries are looking strong
for that.
Thank you to the members
who aresupporting our club
days and competitions in good
numbers.
If anybody wouldlike to have
atry at petanque please come
down on any Tuesday and/or
Thursday to 31 McNally St
where you will be welcomed by
our friendly group.
Equipment and tuition are
readily available, then join us
for acuppa and achat.
Mayfield Golf Club
Ruapuna Rosebowl Round 1:
Juliet McLeod beat Anne­Marie
1up, Cate Hogan­Wright beat
Jan Clucas 5up, Lal Mulligan
beat Katrina 1up, Vics Johnson
beat Ruth Keeley 2up, Helen
Rapsey beat Neroli Davies 6up
and Sue Graham beat Jay
Schamck 6up.
Stroke Round, Sharon Duthis
110­31­79
Nearest to the pins: No 2Ross
Brothers Anne­Marie, No 11
Patrons/Memory Funerals
Juliet McLeod, No 14 Terrace
Croft Vicks Johnson, No 9&18
Colombus Longest Putt Ruth
Keeley.
Aorangi National Teams golf
The NZ Nationals Teams
event was held at the Ashburton
Golf Course on Monday, May 12
in heavy but dry conditions; 11
Aorangi clubs were competing
for the title.
The format was a4­Ball Best
Ball.
The winning team’s score will
be put up against others for the
NZ
National Teams title.
Winners over the field were
Methven, Jenny Senior &Ruth
Smith ­nett 70 and Emma
Hampton &Linda Ayers ­nett
65, total 135, 2nd place was
Tinwald ­Belinda Kirdy,
Bridgette Roulston, June
Bruhns &Phyllis Smith ­total
137, 3rd place was Mayfield ­
Judy Fielder, Sue Graham,
Victoria Johnson, Sanae Hydes
­total 138.
Nearest the pin: No.4 (0­20.9)
Janine Walker.
Ashburton County Vets Golf
Results from play at Rakaia
on June 3.
1st =Roger Lake and Clarry
Whiting 36, 3rd= Tim Newton,
Ian MacDonald and Wayne
Ross 34, 5th George Brown 33.
Birdie Net Eagles No 9Tim
Newton and Peter Walker.
Twos: Ian McDonald and Peter
Walker.
Next game June 16 at
Ashburton.
Ashburton Bridge Club
June 2, Monday evening
Kings Birthday:
1, Dee Murdoch/Jackie
Chisnall 2, Mary Buckland/
Trish Downward 3, Eva
Berther­Lindmei/Annie Lee 4,
Claire Reilly/Rachel Holdaway
5, Jo Burrows/Marilyn Walker 6,
Margaret Rickard/John
Rickard.
June 3, Tuesday evening 3
Rounder Rd 3:
N/S1, Bruce Sim/Kerry Pevy
2, Janet Cuttle/Peter Wilson 3,
Kate White/Paul Leadley.
E/W 1, Trish Downward/Mary
Buckland 2, Pat Jordan/Derek
Newton 3, Rewa Kyle/Trish
Small.
June 4, Wednesday afternoon
Valetta Trophy Rd 4:
1, Rewa Kyle/Trish
Downward 2, Kerry Pevy/Peter
Wilson 3, Val Palmer/Heather
Sim 4, Mike Holdaway/Maree
Moore 5, Bruce Sim/Jan
Johnson 6, Colin Clemens/Janet
Cuttle.
June 5, Thursday evening:1,
Rewa Kyle/Heather Sim 2, Pat
Jordan/Rosemary McLaughlin
3, Jan de Jong/Audrey Rooney 4,
Colin Clemens/Peter Wilson 5,
Kerry Pevy/Sue Rosevear 6,
Trish Downward/Fiona
Williamson.

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Farm with 14 income streams
BYTIM CRONSHAW
AnEnglish farmer is proving there’s more
than one way to squeeze every cent outof
an arable operation.
Lancashire’s Olly Harrison has become a
successful farmer and entrepreneuras
well as being apopular YouTuber since
leaving school at 16 after strugglingwith
dyslexia.
He’s grown his farm from 70 hectares to
600ha and used earnings fromhis YouTube
channel ­OllyBlogsAgricontractfarmer ­
which has nearly 150,000 subscribers, to
build up his machinery fleet.
Over the past month, he’s put outposts
about ‘‘flailing off’’’ aroadside verge,
inspecting emerging millet andcanary
grass crops in adrought year, oil leaks in a
tractor and the minutiaeoffarming life.
His farming businesshas 14 different
income streams including cropping, dog
walking fields, chipping tree waste for
biomass, sunflower mazes and office and
holiday rentals.
The farmer always seeking new ways to
commercially get the most out of his land
and assets will be one of the main speakers
at Foundation for Arable Research’s(FAR)
two day two­yearly conference at Lincoln
University from June 30.
Harrison will be outlining his farming
journey via video link.
The conference theme of Show Me the
Money, will tackle the ongoing concern of
profitability as farmers balance greater
costs with trying to bring in more income.
Arange of international andlocal
speakers will combine with FAR staff to
outline ways farmers can reduce costs,
improve productivity, diversify into
additional income streams and adopt new
tools and technologies.
FAR spokeswomanAnna Heslop said
growers provided regular feedback on the
financial challenges of increasing input
costs, flat crop contract prices, increased
regulatory compliance and extreme
weather events.
Keynote speaker will be New Zealand’s
special agricultural trade envoy and
Methven arable farmer Hamish Marr.
He will be accompaniedinthe line­up by
South Australian grain grower James
Venning talking about how to make
technology pay.
Over varying soil types, he uses awide
range of technologies to help his decisionmaking
and to micromanage areas in his
cropping programme focusing on
productivity, efficiency and cost
effectiveness.
The chairman of his localgrower group
Northern Sustainable Soils, is aboard
member of the Hart Field Site Group and a
grower director of Grain ProducersSouth
Australia.
Also appearing via video link willbethe
founding director of the Centrefor
Evidence Based Agriculture at Harper
FARMING HERO: Alarge YouTube
following has built up for Olly Harrison’s
posts about daily farming and his 14
different income streams on aLancashire
farm. He will talk about his entrepreneurial
journey at aFoundation for Arable
Research conference.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Adams University in England, Prof Nicola
Randall, todiscuss whether regenerative
agricultural systems add value.
Farmer discussion panels will provide
examples of different approaches and
technologies growers are adopting to
improve their farm business performance.
Aconference dinner will double as a
farewelltoFAR chief executive Dame
Alison Stewart, who steps down at the end
of June. Dr Stewart was recently awarded a
Dame Companion of the New Zealand
Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to plant
science and the arable sector in the 2025
King’sBirthday Honours.
Who isOlly Harrison?
United Kingdom farmer and
entrepreneur Olly Harrison is the face
behind popular YouTube channel
OllyBlogsAgricontractfarmer.
Dailyvideosstarting in the Covid­19
lockdownprovide an insight into the
challenges and triumphs of farming,
marked by humour and diversification
stories to fund his ‘‘tractor addiction’’.
His online presence reaches an audience
of more than 350,000 followers across his
social channels, with 110,000 of them on
YouTube.
The farmer’s 1500­plus videos have been
watched more than 77 million times with
his content resonating with farming
enthusiasts and urban people curious
aboutrural life.
TECH PAYS: South Australian grain
grower James Venning will give insights
into making technology pay during the
coming Foundation for Arable Research
conference.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Harrison was named the International
Agricultural Influencer for YouTube by
the German Agricultural Society and
recognised by the National Farmers’
Union as aCommunity Farming Hero.
His ability to explain the complexities
of farming in straightforward language
has made him aregular contributor on
BBC News and BBC Radio 4.
By last year his farming business had
14 different income streams, including a
merchandise operationgrossing more
than £100,000 in 2023.
After vowing he would ownabrand
new combine harvester by the age of 40,
and achieving the goal, he decided to
drive his Claas Lexion combine from
John O’Groats to Land’s End for charity.
His charitable contributions so far
total more than $1 million from events
ranging from tractor runs through
Liverpool to YouTube fundraisers.
He has promised to leave afarm to
each of his three children as he
continues to build his farming business.
IN BRIEF
DAIRY FORUM
Economists Brad Olsen and Cameron
Bagrie are among 10 speakers to
headline in Ashburton at the Farmers
Forum 2025 -Dairy'sFuture, on
Tuesday.
Farmers Forum is DairyNZ’s
signature event; achance to look
ahead to see what it will take to shape
the future of dairy. The ‘thought
leaders’ in global trade, dairy exports,
economic developments, technology
and consumer demands will join
forces with forward-thinking innovative
farmers to explore the global and
national landscape; trends that will
affect the way we farm in the future,
what can be prioritised today, and how
to collectively problem-solve to secure
the future of dairy farming. The event
is on at the Ashburton Event Centre
on June 17, from 9am-3.30pm.
Register via dairynz.co.nz/events
FATIGUE CAMPAIGN
Acampaign against fatigue run by
Rural Contractors New Zealand has
been refreshed for use. Chief
executive Andrew Olsen said there
had been great feedback on the video
campaign, fronted by veteran rural
contractor Steve Murray. ‘‘There are
other organisations promoting health
and safety with financial backing from
government agencies but nobody has
tackled fatigue like we have.’’
Board member Julie Clark said she
used the videos as aToolbox meeting
for her staff, and then talked about the
risks to make it more personal. She
said employers could only do so much
to encourage their workers to avoid
fatigue risks but it was important to
reinforce messaging, particularlyto
younger staff to ensure they were
eating properly and drinking enough
fluids. Videos and more material are
available online at ruralcontractors.
org.nz
Meanwhile RCNZ has opened
registrations for four regional
roadshow workshops in June; free to
members.
There is one at the Commodore
Hotel in Christchurch on June 25.
RED MEAT EXPORTS
New Zealand’s red meat sector
continued its strong performance in
April with overall exports worth $1.21
billion, a34per cent increase year-onyear
with growth in almost all major
markets. The US was the largest
market for the month with exports
worth $344 million, up 39 per cent
from last April, followed by China at
$253 million. It was up nine per cent,
the UK at $81 million, up 56 per cent,
the Netherlands with exports of $60
million, up 96 per cent, and Germany
at $54 million, up 160 per cent.
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Award for outstanding skills, leadership
Horticultural leaderRebecca Fisher has
been awarded the 2025 Animal and Plant
Health New Zealand (APHANZ) Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Fisher, known for turning strategy and
ideas into reality on the ground for
growers, was the first woman to receive
the award since APHANZ (formerly
Agcarm) was set up in 1948.
She was presented the award at
Parliament by MP Nicola Grigg,
AssociateMinister of Agriculture
(Horticulture) and Minister for Women.
APHANZ chief executive Dr Liz
Shackleton said via astatementthat it
was Fisher’s outstanding skills and
leadership which had seen her inducted
into the APHANZ Hall of Fame.
“Rebecca is an outstandingleader and
role model for women in agriculture, so
we are delighted to recognise her
contribution over many years with this
award,” Shackleton said.
She joined an elite group who had
been recognised for their contribution to
the agriculture and horticulture sector.
Past recipients included Noel
Fitzgerald, Ross Hore, Don McPhail,
Felix O’Sullivan, Richard Paxman,
Fergie Sumich, Peter Fisher, Dave Lunn,
DESERVING: Animal and Plant Health New Zealand chief executive Dr Liz
Shackleton, from left, lifetime achievement award recipient Rebecca Fisher and MP
Nicola Grigg at Parliament.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
andMark Christie.
Shackleton said Fishers’s contribution
was at every level ofthe APHANZ
membership and primary sector.
“From board roles to offering
innovative ideas and solutions to
providing hands­onsupport to the team
and our emerging leadership cohort,
Rebecca has demonstrated arelentless
commitment to promote the interests of
the industry.
“Her enthusiasm for the sector,
tenacity, and ability to get stuff done is
second to none.’’
Fisher, from a50ha deer farm in
Katikati, is Horticulture New Zealand
general manager, projects and
programmes.
She went did aBachelor of Science in
Horticultural Science at university in
Palmerston North.
She was drawn to horticulture because
it was about growing healthy nutritious
food for people.
Horticulture New Zealand chief
executive Kate Scott said: “theimpact of
Rebecca’s work has been broad and
profound ­strengthening horticulture’s
foundations, ensuring smoother
pathways for innovation and
sustainability so the sector can thrive.”
Theaward recognised exceptional
contributions of people over along
period, to research, innovation, advocacy
or leadership in the animal and plant
health industry.
Water racesbylaw to be update
Ashburton District Council is
updating its Water Races Bylaw,
which sets out rules for day­to­day
maintenance of water races and
changes to the network.
Asmall number of minor changes
to the bylaw are proposed, including
updating titles and adding diagrams,
and adraft bylaw is out for
consultation from today.
Group Manager of Democracyand
Engagement Toni Durham said
councillors worked through the draft
bylaw and its clauses at aworkshop
recently with council staff.
“This Water Races Bylaw has alot
to do with the day­to­day
maintenance of water races and is
due to expire in 2026. For instance, it
requires stockwater users to make
sure their races are clear so that
water can run freely, and that thereis
a6­metre setback on one side ofthe
race to enable race cleaning.”
Durham said even though council
was proposing to stop delivering
stockwater by 2027, it could not let
the bylaw expire.
“The water races still need to be
maintained and operated as usual
while the stockwater exit work
unfolds, and it helps educate new
people moving to the district about
their obligations around water
races.”
The bylaw also required
stockwater users to keep animals like
cattle and pigs out of water races, and
to build proper drinking bays.
The consultation period ends June
29, with hearings in August.
Residents can read the
consultation document and submit
feedbackonline at itsourplace.nz
Meanwhilecouncil is seeking the
views ofthe wider community on the
future ofthe Stoney Creek stockwater
intake via apublic survey.
Property owners that pay
forstockwater from the intake
have already been surveyed
and now is the opportunity for
the wider community and
district to give feedback on
the intake.
The Stoney Creek intake
supplies stockwater to 42
usersinthe Mount Somers
area, and its future is being
considered as part of
Council’s decision to exit the
stockwater delivery service.
The feedbackand
information from the users is
being used to see who still
needs stockwater.
Group Manager of
Infrastructure and Open
Spaces Neil McCann said the
wider community had until
June 30 to have its say, via the
online survey.
“We’rehaving aspecial
drop­in information event at
the Mount Somers hall on
June 17 to talk about Stoney
Creek and everyone is invited.
The session will run from
4pm until 5pm and people can ask
questions and learn more about the
work that is under way.”
The Stockwater Exit Transition
committee, chaired by district
councillor Richard Wilson, will meet
on June 24 to discuss progress of the
overall exit plan.
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Sustainability fund to help farming trial
Dewhirst Land has eliminated
synthetic nitrogen from its
Canterbury soils which are about
to get abacteria and fungi boost,
Tim Cronshaw writes.
ACanterbury dairy farming
family with aherd of 1700 cows
is about to go deeper into soil
health after being free of
synthetic nitrogen fertiliser for
three years.
Dewhirst Land has just won a
$35,000 grant from The a2 Milk
Company’s farm sustainability
fund towards aproject testing
bacteria and fungi added to the
soil with atailored pasture mix.
The supplier of a2 milk for
Dunsandel­basedprocessor
Synlait Milk will foot the
remainder of the bill for the
$90,000 project on part of the
435haproperty in Selwyn.
As astructural engineer by
trade, managing director Isaac
Williams takes an engineering
lens to the farm he jointly
manages with his wife’s family.
He said the family had been
running regenerative, diverse
multi­species pasture for three
or four years on about 85 per
cent of the milking platform.
This had been producing
good results and they looked to
push this further with atrial
based on aRespondBio
biostimulant system.
‘‘We are afarm trying to push
the boundaries awee bit and be
innovative in sustainability and
regenerative pastoral farming.
‘‘In doing so it’s abit of a
space where there’s no real
BIG HERD: Some of Dewhirst Land’s split herd of 1700 cows is
wintermilked, with the cows generally milking twice aday during
the peak and up to 30% reduced to once aday in the shoulder
period —all on pastures without synthetic nitrogen. Inset­Isaac
Williams
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hardand fastresearchor
evidence supporting it, not
because it’s not working, but
because it’s justthat nobody
has put the money into it.’’
Williams said they initially
dismissed RespondBio as
another ‘‘sales pitch’’, before
revisiting its fungi and bacteria
enriching potential to test it for
themselves.
‘‘We had always known with
the soil health on Canterbury
dairyfarms it is achallenge to
maintain high populations of
fungi and bacteria, particularly
fungi as the bacteria we’ve still
got.
‘‘For us, we have been very
much on that journey with
agronomists and soil specialists
Agrownomics and AgResearch
who have been doing some
trials on our farm as well. Time
and time again the fungi side of
things had come up.’’
Fungi helped to breakdown
organic matter and spread and
mobilise nutrients within the
soil and between the root
systems, he said.
‘‘We asked ourselves how we
could get more fungi and
nobody really had an answer
and Irecalled this conversation
that RespondBio had floated to
us about fungi and bacteria and
we picked up the phone. The
prices were abit up there and
as astructural engineer by
trade I’m all about numbers...
the numbers they had were
relative to aNorth Island
system, which didn’t really
relate to our system here in
Canterbury.
‘‘So Itoldthem if we are going
to do this Iwanted to
substantiate it with our own
measurements and track it, but
by the time you factor in the
product cost and the time doing
the recording Ididn’t know if it
would stack up as atrial.’’
However, the claims for
substantial increases in dry
matter yields were appealing as
it would mean they could
reduce their supplementary
feeding of palmkernel extract
by growing more pasture on the
farm.
About the time they were
toying with canning the idea,
they came across a2 Milk
Company grants.
Williams said they were
pleased to get the funding to
progress the project after
preparing aproposal with input
from their agronomists and
AgResearch.
Dewhirst Land will begin the
trial over one year on 40ha in
about October.
The a2 Milk Company chief
sustainability officer Jaron
McVicar said it was
encouraging to see the impact
the fund was making for
positive environmental
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Thankstoour volunteers
If you look around the district you
will find volunteers in most areas:
culture, environment, sport, health,
community and social service,
emergency services, places of faith
and education.
Volunteers are just so much part of
our communities and our
communities could not function the
way they do without the selfless stars
who give their time and money to
help and support others.
Many people volunteer for causes
they are passionate about so they
don’t feel like they are doing
anything special, just doing
something they enjoy and receiving
so much pleasure from.
Volunteers cover every sector of
the community whether it be fighting
fires with our fire brigades, offering
emergency care from our
ambulances, coaching or managing
in sporting codes, or checking over
documents as aJustice of the Peace.
They are our companions, fierce
advocates, environmental stewards,
and so much more.
Volunteers are first respondersin
emergencies, clean­up our beaches
and restore wild places, provide
baking and meals for those in need,
and support people who are having a
hard time.
They are our unsung heroes. They
are valued people in our community
and their service and commitment
deserves our recognition and thanks.
More than one million people
across New Zealand volunteer for an
organisation, which contributes $4
billion to the economy while more
happens informally between people
withincommunities.
The State of Volunteering Report
CELEBRATE: Every year as acountry we acknowledge the million plus
volunteers who give so much time to their communitieswith National
Volunteer Week. This year it is being celebrated from June 15 to 21. PHOTOS FILES
2024 found that:
­The Covid­19 pandemic, and the
cost­of­living situation have affected
volunteering. Many organisations
have struggled to recruit new
volunteers,whilethere has also been
an increase in online­only
organisations and informal
volunteering.
­Morevolunteers are performing
‘casual volunteering’ of afew
hours amonth. Fewer
volunteersare part of the
‘civic core’ doing over 20 hours a
month.
Volunteering is apowerful
movement and is akey contributor to
community. This National Volunteer
Week, Whiria te tangata –weaving
the people together, is atime to
celebrate the diversity of volunteers
and volunteering, mahi aroha and
social action in Aotearoa.
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NationalVolunteer Week
#NVW2025 | 15-21JUNE
933711
Volunteering
Work done of one’s own free will, unpaid, for the common good.
THANK YOU: Afew of the many, many volunteers in Mid Canterbury who help keep
our district going.
PHOTOS FILE
Abig thank you to all our volunteers
whosup g port the w y ork of Hato Hone St John
in ourcommunity
A
A
A
Ambulance, MIST and event
volunteers
Health shuttle drivers
Youth leaders,Caring Callers
A
A
A
ASB St John in Schools/
community educator
Opportunity Shop Volunteers
Local support group members
Hato Hone St JohnMid Canterbury Area Committee
Whennatural disasters
strike, volunteershelp
our community get
through & recover.
Thankyou to everyone whogives their time
to CommunityCivil DefenceTeams,Welfare
Teams and the Emergency OperationsCentre!
ASHBURTONDISTRICTCOUNCIL
ashburtondc.govt.nz
Thanks to all our wonderful
volunteers who are
involved in manyofour
SaferMid Canterbury
projects
Your continuedsupport
helps change lives
If interested in learning aboutour volunteer
opportunities within our
Rural Driving Programme or
Refugee SettlementSupport Service
please contactuson:
Phone 308 1395
or email info@safer.org.nz
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What is avolunteer?
The word volunteer is generally used
to mean someone who chooses to work
for the good of the community or some
public benefit, and who isn’t paid or
otherwise rewarded and doesn’t expect
to be.
There are different forms of
volunteering, from formal regular
volunteering on aweekly, fortnightly, or
monthly basis to employee volunteering
by businesses, to informal volunteering
like helping out aneighbour,orfamily
member.
New Zealanders contribute atotal of
around 159 million hours of formal
volunteer labour each year and every
day hundreds of people do informal
volunteering.
Informal volunteering sees 11.8 per
cent of New Zealander’s undertake
informal volunteering work, giving a
total of 7.8 million hours of volunteer
labour ayear.
To ourincredible volunteers...Thank you so verymuch!
Thankyou to our200 wonderfulvolunteers, youare trulyinspirational!
This year,you'vegifted an incredible 22,749 hoursofyourtime,
offering kindness,care, andconnectiontopeople in ourcommunity.
Whether you’re offering acuppa, driving the van, supportingour day
programmes,orworking behindthe scenes,every hour has mattered.
Yourcompassioncarries people through life’shardest moments and
lights the waytowards brighter days.Yourtime,energy,and aroha
make alasting difference,morethanyou mayeverknow.
From all of us,thank youfor being the heartofour work!
Phone:0800 477874
psuppersouth.org.nz/volunteer
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TheBOOST literacy
initiativeislooking for
volunteer tutors to support
children in schools.
No experiencenecessary
and all training,resources
and supportisprovided.
If youcan commit to 2
mornings aweek during
term time,we’dloveto
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Contact: Helen Breach
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We sincerely thank our funders:AdvanceAshburtonCommunity Foundation,
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Super starsatevery performance!
Thanks to all
ouroutstanding
volunteersfor your
ongoingsupport.
Youdeserve the
applause!
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62 Ashburton Courier, June 12, 2025
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Indoor bowlers gather fornationals
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Triples champions will be
found today during finals play
in the National Open and
Masters Indoor Bowls
Championships in Ashburton.
The annual event, in its 75th
year, is on at EA Networks
Centre.
It started on Saturday and
continues tomorrow with fours;
the finals are on Saturday.
Ashburton Indoor Bowls
Association chairman Russell
Ellis said the tournament, with
more than 500 competitors, was
two years in the planning.
The association had about
100 financial members across
the district; many of those clubs
were present at the eight day
event, he said.
The strongest contingent
from within the district was
Willowby with 25 players.
‘‘Ashburton put their name in
the pot to host, and because we
had done it successfully before,
here we are again.’’
‘‘This facility is just fantastic
are all the comments we are
getting around it, and now it has
just ticked over 10 years, the
floor is still great, it really is.’’
Ellis himself played in the
masters singles, then teamed
up with son David to play in the
open pairs earlier this week.
Today he will play in the
triples, and then on Friday and
Saturday in the fours alongside
David and Rowena Mackenzie
and her husband, Ken.
Ellis said as part of the 75th
annualevent there was acake
cutting and North vs South
Academy team game, and a
North vs South Masters game;
quite afew Mid Canterbury
players were selected to play.
‘‘We have got people her from
Northland to Invercargill, it’s
fantastic (for the local
economy),’’ he said.
Meanwhile winners found so
far this week include Matthew
Farquhar of Auckland who beat
Dylan Foster of Poverty Bay in
the singles final on Sunday.
The pair, aged 24 and 19,
respectively have an average
age of 21.5, and became the
youngest­ever average age in a
singles final.
Farquahar and Foster are
both products of the NZIB
youth development programme
and had come up through the
ranks participating in AIMs
Murray Bassett
games and secondary schools
competition.
In the over 60s masters
section David Archer of Waihi
Beach beat Murray Bassett of
Russell Ellis
Ashburton.
It was the first masters title
forDavid, who has added this to
the two open titles already
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REQUIREMENTS, GIVE
Jann or Karen acall on
308 7664
175 Alford Forest Road,Ashburton7700
Phone /Fax: (03) 307 2354
enquiries@tinwaldcanvas.co.nz www.tinwaldcanvas.co.nz
905619
197 Wills Street,Ashburton l www.neumannstyres.co.nz
Phone 03 308 6737 (24 hrs –after hours call out applies)
905405
FORALL YOUR
ADVERTISING
REQUIREMENTS,
GIVE
Jann or Karen
acall on
308 7664
•Manufacturer and supplier of
Rylockaluminium windows and doors
•Retro double glazing installers fora
drier,warmer, quieterhome
Forafree quote, contactDavid &Lorayne Oakley
PHONE 308 8493. EMAIL: owdrylock@gmail.com
8A John Street,Ashburton
905617
We’re Ashburton local,
and our team have more
than 50 years experience
Your solution for:
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•Fire extinguishers• Fire alarms • Alarm monitoring
03 308 7778
securisure.co.nz
info@securisure.co.nz
Contact us today
free quote l advice l discuss
905415
Electric MobilityAshburton
Agents
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Mobility
Scooters
COLLISION REPAIR
SPECIALISTS
905670
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Sales&Servicefor over 25 years
Electric Mobility Ashburton
FredReddecliffe | 027 956 0193
905398
03 307 0506
154 Dobson Street, Ashburton
www.threesixtycollision.co.nz
admin@threesixtycollision.co.nz
Approved repairer for:
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Horses on show
From Page 1
NatashaWaddell’s life revolves
aroundhorses.
When she is not competing or
practising for competitions,she
is busy running Natasha
Waddell Equestrian where she
breaks­in and schools horses,
and teaches riding.
At any time she can have up to
seven horses under tuition.
During winter the number
tends to drop to four or five.
Breaking­in ahorse involves
getting them to astage they can
be ridden.
It takes about eight weeks to
get ahorse to this stage.
She also schools horses
where they come to her already
being able to be ridden, but
schooling them makes it easier
for their rider.
The process takes about two
to four weeks.
Among the highlight so far of
her show performances has
been taking out the Senior
Rider of the Year 2024 on
Uptown Charlie Brown, along
with winning South Island
Premier Park Hack title on
Carnesso Magic Merlin.
The win on Merlin was
particularly memorable as it
was ahorse she had bred.
TAKING TITLES:Natasha
Waddell on Gandarah Country
Road, alongsideCarnesso
Magic Merlin.
PHOTO RACHEL STRINGFELLOW PHOTOGRAPHY
trusted
2025 GUIDE
trades &services
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneJann Thompson or KarenGane on 03 308 7664
912049
•CARS •4WDs •CAMPERVANS
Automotive
Diagnostics &
Servicing
03 3086646
•Automotiveservicing,repairs
and diagnostics
•Latest scan tools and
servicedata
•All makesand models including
European and Japanese
•Vehicle transport and recovery
TheBig Blue Shed
CnrJohn &McLean Street,Ashburton
905342
Letthe team at
Insideouttakecareof
allyour paintingand
property maintenance
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Renovations
• Projectwisdom
• Maintenance&repairs
2010 LT D
Call Shane todayon03307 7071
905400
FREE LEGALHELP
Help in person by appointment
Thursday9.15am -1.45pm
Ph 0508 CANLAW
(0508 226 529) to make an
appointment.
Help by phone Infoline
03 371 3819 or 0508 226 529
215 Tancred Street,Ashburton
0905387
Town &Rural
MaintenanceLimited
• General handymanwork
• Lawnmowingwithedgestrimmed
• Small hedge trimming
• Removal of trimmings/clippings
• Gardenrotaryhoe
• Small stumpremoval
• Yard/sectiontidyup
• Water blasting
Donald Keeley | 027 480 3624
donaldkeeley@hotmail.com 928069
905612 913327
AllthingsMaintenance Plumbing
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
• Hot Water
Cylinders
• Blocked Drains
• Water Leaks
• Water Filtration
• DeepWelland
Pump System
Repair
• PumpSystem
Design and
Installation
• Lawnand
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ownedand operated plumbing business
servicingthe Canterbury area.
Garden Irrigation
Licenced CertifyingPlumber
Friendly, Professional ServiceGuaranteed.
10% discount forSuperGoldcard holders
Dan McDonald
027 371 8012 | dan.fluidcraft@gmail.com
•LawnMowing •LightTreeTrimming
•Hedge Trimming •YardClearing
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Free Quotes
027 530 1283
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Our authorised techniciansns
service and repair all
makes and models of
sewing machines and
overlockers
905447
Nicx Firewood is based in Ashburton, servicing Mid Canterbury
for all your fire wood supply and processing needs.
On farm firewood processing
Chainsaw work
Tree removal
Clean up wind blown trees
ORDER NOW: Green Pine, Blue Gum, Oregon
Nic 027 405 8058 nicxltd@gmail.com
nicxfirewood.co.nz
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REQUIREMENTS, GIVE
Jann or Karen acall on
308 7664
9055409
911798
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COMPLETED:Atthe East St bus stop on East Stare district councillors (from left) LeenBraam, Richard Wilson, Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan, LynetteLovett,Phill Hooper,
Carolyn Cameron, Mayor Neil Brown, Russell Ellis, Tony Todd and Rob Mackle. At right ­Mayor Neil Brown (centre) with Pakeke Lions Members (from left) project chair
Dave Bennett, Roger Jones, Malcolm McCormick and president Jim Young.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Bus stop haven modified, ready for use
It was amoment for civic pride,
and not asingle district
councillor wanted to miss it.
The East St bus stop was
officially reopened after a
$7500 upgrade on Wednesday
last week.
Pakeke Lions Ashburton
members haveundertaken
painting, installing scenic
pictures of the district, and
extending the roof by 60cm.
The pictures include the
Rakaia River, Mt Sunday and
Ashburton Domain.
Aribbon cutting was held, to
mark handing the bus shelter
back to the district council.
Project chair Dave Bennett
said it was awelcome surprise
to see all the district
councillors and mayor attend.
Heavy rain set in, but it did
not dampen spirits.
The district council funded
half the project’s cost, the rest
was funded by the Lions.
Lions members spent about
100 hours on the upgrade.
Southernerpetition on track
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
After four days of sold out
passenger rail trips between
Christchurch and Dunedin last
month, the tourism division of
Kiwi Rail, Great Journeys New
Zealand is again offering achance
to travel the scenic route.
It will take place on October 25,
26 and 27.
At the same time there is acall to
reinstate The Southerner on
permanent basis.
Apetition has been launched in
the South Island calling for the
restoration of The Southerner
regular passenger train, running
from Christchurch to Invercargill,
via Dunedin; as of Wednesday
morning it had 2017 signatures.
Petition organiser Patrick
Rooney said arestored
Southerner train route offered
affordable transport for 750,000
South Island residents, bridging
gaps where air is too costly forstudents and those
on alow­income, coaches areinaccessible for
disabled and elderly, and car travel unsafe and
expensive.
‘‘This boosts regional economic development
and tourism. Recent rail investments,like
Hillside Workshops, new ferries,and Inland
Ports, confirm rail's viability in the South
Island,’’ Rooney said.
The petition will be presented to across­party
group of South Island MPs at Parliament in early
July, and called on the “Houseof
Representatives (to) urge the Government to
restore The Southerner Train, from Invercargill,
via Dunedin to Christchurch, as aregular public
transportservice, supporting South Island towns
and cities along the route”
Between December 1970 and February 2002
The Southerner was apassenger train that
operated between Christchurchand Invercargill
stopping at many points along the Main South
Line including Ashburton and Timaru and
Dunedin.
ONTRACK: Kiwi Rail, Great Journeys New Zealand
‘Southerner’ passes through Ashburton on atrip to Dunedin in
May 2025.
PHOTO LAUCHLAN BRADY
The Otago Daily Times reported earlier this
year Great Journeys New Zealand and commuter
rail general manager Tracey Goodall saying ‘‘Its
legacy as one of New Zealand's most beloved
train services endures, and now it is returning to
offer anew generation the chance to experience
part of this historic route once again,’’ in relation
to the trips offered last month.
Meanwhile ODT reported Save Our Trains
Otepoti­Dunedin organiser Dave Macpherson
has pitched ajointly funded feasibility study to
regional councils in Southland, Canterbury and
now Otago.
‘‘Beyond linking the three cities on the the
Main South Line by passenger rail, with stops in
places such as Gore, Balclutha, Oamaru, Timaru
and Ashburton along the way, there could also be
scope for aMosgiel to Dunedin and Port
Chalmers commuter service,’’ McPherson said.
The petition to have the Southerner
reinstated is at our.actionstation.org.nz/
petitions/restore­the­southerner­train
TRADES &SERVICES
FURNITURE REMOVALS
For all your household
removal needs - urban,
rural, life-style, office
reloctions, call Nudges
Furniture Removals,
phone 027 224 0609.
CARPET 2 YOU for all
your flooring needs.
Supplier and installer of
carpet and vinyl, restretch
and repair,
carpet cleaning. Phone
MikeGill 027 491 4210.
SUN CONTROL
WINDOW TINTING
Privacy, UV, glare, heat
control for homes,
offices and cars.
Window tinting since
2004. Phone Kyle
033076347,
www.windowtinter.co.nz
BUILDER, MacKenzie
Building and Property
Services. Big Jobs,
small jobs, and
everything in between.
Building, plastering,
painting and more.
Experienced tradesman.
CallGavin 021 2671979.
ROOF SERVICE - Moss
and mold treatments,
roof and gutter leak
repairs, residential and
commercial. For prompt
service -call your local
contractor -Tim on 021
197 8128.
HOME HANDYMAN
Builder, specialising in
Decking, Carports,
Cladding restoration and
Timber window repairs.
General homehandyman
work. Phone
Lindsay027 230 0205.
PAINTER for all your
needs. No job too small,
inside or outside.
Professional, friendly
service. Phone Pete 03
308 1672 or 027 200
1619
TRADES &SERVICES
CARR'S CHIMNEY ALTERATIONS,SEWING,
CLEANING servicing mending and trouser
Ashburton and hemming, curtain
surrounding districts. alterations and curtain
$80. per chimney. Phone
Rodney on03324 2999
making. Call Michelle on
027 352 7248.
and leave amessage.
CARPET CLEANING
Powerful equipment and
fast drying. Upholstery,
mats and rugs.
Experienced
owner/operator. Find us
at
www.supersucker.co.nz
or phone John Cameron
027 435 1042
TINT-A-WINDOW ,fade,
UV block, glare, heat
control, safety, security,
privacy, frosting films,
solar protective window
films. Free quotes, 20
years local service.
Phone 0800 368 468
now, Bill Breukelaar,
www.tintawindow.co.nz
CHIMNEY SWEEP - for a
professional service, call
Dan McKerrow for
Chimney Sweep and
repairs, on 021 118
7580.
TILING - For all your
tiling requirements
including kitchen splash
backs, flooring etc. (Full
water proofing) Call
Kevin on 027 496 8314.
DENTURE REPAIRS
Peter Rumping, retired
dentist, repairs broken
dentures. Phone 027
220 9997
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Operating Locally. $65.
Please phone 021 0847
7806.
ASHBURTON
PEST
CONTROL
Cluster Flies?
Cluster flies areonthe lookout forhomestomove
into and hibernate over winter-specifically dark,
warm places such as your roof cavity.
Rats/Mice?
Call AJ Kerr at AshburtonPest Controltoeliminate
your pest problems. Locally owned and operated
for30years.
027 432 5447
308 8147
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TRADES &SERVICES
ACTIVE MAINTENANCE
HEATPUMP/AIRCON
maintenance,
installation and repairs.
HRV filter replacement.
GUTTER CLEANING for
single storey homes and
GENERAL HANDYMAN
work. Phone Steven on
021 483 376.
LOCKSMITH/DOOR,
Keys/locks, sliding and
bifold door roller repairs.
Mobile service. Call
Nigel at Doors and More
and 027 516 7104.
PLASTERING
&COATINGS
Rockcote. Waterproofing.
Texture/Specialist
Coatings.
The Finishing Company
03 307 8870 905680
CURTAINS, BLINDS
SOFTFURNISHINGS:
New and refurbished.
Measures, Quotes,
Hanger samples,
Assorted fabric in stock.
Prompt personal
service. 37 years
experience. BEV's
CURTAIN CRAFT, 022
474 7458.
CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY
SWEEPS We'll sweep
your Logburner's flue,
check firebricks, Baffles,
Airtubes and controls.
We're experts on coalranges,
and can sweep
any sized open fire. We
quote and undertake
repairs, flue extensions
and install bird netting.
0800 224 464,
www.chimchim.nz
CARAVAN & CAMPER-
VAN Parts and
Accessories Cleaners
and chemicals, Compact
kitchenware, Towing
mirrors, Wheel and
coupling locks, Jockey
wheels, Reversing
cameras, Door latches,
Lights, Vents, Batteries,
Chargers, Solar
equipment, Satellite
setups, Appliances,
Heaters,
Selfcontainment
kits,
Plumbing, Awnings,
Pumps,Toilets and
parts. See our retail
shop. Lifestyle
Motorhomes, 199
Dobson Street,
Ashburton. Ph: 03 308
6627.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
AGM, ASHBURTON
SWIM
TEAM
Wednesday 25th June,
6pm, at EA Networks
Centre, Meeting room.
ALL Welcome
GreyPower Ashburton
Monthly Meeting
Monday16th, June
2pm
at the SeniorCentre
206 CameronStreet
Speaker –
Aimee Cosgrove –
Cancer
Raffle and SalesTable
All welcome.
934979
JM CRAMPTON
CLEARINGSALE
304 RokebySchool Road,Rakaia
Friday13June
Commencing12noon
Entrytosale will be on thecornerof
Mitcham &RokebySchool Road
Major Items:
2016 John Deere6110M Tractor(2288hrs),
2025 MJ Digger 1/2T with attachments,
2010Westfield MK100-51 Auger,2016 Pluck
Heavy Roller,2012 MarsdenGrain Trailer,
Hubbard310 Maxi Cultivator,Cambridge
Roller,Clough4FPlough, 15 Tyne Grubber,
Duncan 710 Drill,C-Dax Sprayer &Boom
700L &Foam Marker,Heavy 4LeafHarrows,
Light3Leaf Harrows,V-Bin Trailer,Wooden
Reid &GrayWoolpress, ShearingGrinder,
2Sunbeam Shearing Machines,2Westeel
45T VBottom Silos,2Rakaia 35TVBottom
Silos,2Rakaia 30T VBottom Silos,John
DeereTractor Weights,Generator,Ele Diesel
Pump,Wooden SheepRace, Dog,Kennel,
6Hyde ConcreteCulverts (New), Footrot
Trough, Wooden Posts,HessianSacks,
Chemical Fungicide &Herbicides, Cream
Separator,Netting,ElectricFenceUnits,
Range of Workshop Tools,Wooden Ladder,
Plus Numerous Sundries
Outside Entries:
On accountGeterdun,Scott Hussey
2021 Prattley Mobile Superyardswith
40Gates &Front Drenching Race,Smith
Motorbike Trailer,MotorbikeCalf Trailer,
Te Pari Tailing Shute,Hooper 2040 3.2M
Offset Discs,Scimitar 3M Tyre Roller,3.5M
HeavyChainHarrows 20mmHTSpiked
Rings (like new), 3.2M Grubber 13 xinch
Tynes,Portable 20T GrainSilo, 1981
Homebuilt Double Horse float, Honda CRF
50Motorbike,Stock Crate forSingle Cab
Ute,2xDogKennel.
Salewill be signpostedfromThompson
Track &Mitcham Road andRakaia Barrhill
MethvenRoad &Mitcham Road.
Salewill be conductedpurchase price
plus 15% GST.
Cash or EFTPOS on dayofsale unless you
haveacurrent PGW account.
Enquiries:
JennyCrampton (Vendor) 021 068 7477
John Farrell (PGW) 027 590 8069
fb.com/pgwlivestock
Freephone0800102276 |pggwrightson.co.nz
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Methven&Districts
Tramping Club
AGM
Tuesday, 1st July2025
AllentonSportsClub
14 Cavendish Street,
Ashburton
Following ageneral
meeting commencing
at 7.30pm
All welcome
METHVENHISTORICAL
SOCIETYAGM
7.30pm, Thursday,19June2025
MountHuttMemorialHall
SPEAKER: ConnorLysaght
AshburtonMuseumArchivist
AUCTIONSALES
933679
934300
instagram.com/pgwlivestock
EveryHome
EveryWeek-that’s
Phone 308 7664
199 Burnett Street
Ashburton
ENTERTAINMENT
JUNE
CLUB DAY
Sunday 15 th
June 2025, 1pm
@AshburtonClub and MSA
All welcome-
No covercharge
934509
931451
HilariousComedy Hypnosis Show – ChineseHypnotist
Friday27th June 7pm
AllTickets $35* Limited Tickets
Areyou looking foranightfull of laughter,
jawdropping moments and atouch of
eerie fun? Then this ashowyou needto
see.Asseen TV’s SevenSharpaswell as
going viral on TikTok Haiming delivers a
high energy oneofakind showthatblends
the rightamountofhypnosis andcomedy.
This is afamily friendly showfor all ages.
Murder MysteryInteractive “Great Gatsby”
Saturday19th July 7pm
TheatreSeating $52* /
Table Seating $89.50* includes Platters
Come along and be adetective as youtry
and solvethe mysteryofwho killed the
stage DirectorLarry Lugosi. SettoaGatsby
theme, all guests areencouragedtocome
dressed in glam of the 1920’s. Getready to
laugh in the faceofmurder as this showis
aside-splitting comedy.
Cabarnet III Pour Decisions
Friday,Saturday22nd&23rdand
Friday,Saturday29th30thAug
7:30pm. Adults $60 /GoldCard$55
Life is full of Pour Decisions so don’t
letmissing this show be one of them.
TheboysfromCabarnetreturntoour
stagetobring youaglassfilledwith
your favouriterockballads from past
andpresent.
GrumpyOld MeninLycra
Sunday12th October4pm
A-Reserve $85 |B-Reserve $79*
Starring Kiwi acting royaltyMark
Hadlow. This fresh wave of laughter,
lycraand life’smid-lifeabsurditiesis
coming to our stage.The showdigs
deep into the worldofaging men,
fragile egos,friendships,family and
the undeniable need to keep moving.
03 307 2010 211A Wills Street,Ashburton7700
admin@asheventcentre.co.nz
OPEN TO THEPUBLIC
Tickets also available at the office or bar.
266 Havelock Street,Ashburton. 03 308 7149
*Service fees apply
933792
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Getting you out there!
08-12 Sept Stewart Island
26-28 Sept WoW Tour
04-07 Oct Doubtful Sound Cruise
19-23 Oct Lochmara
18-20 Feb Edinburgh Military Tattoo -Akl
“Creating Memories That Last aLifetime”
03 308 0224
W: beckleycoachlines.co.nz
E: beckleycoachlines@gmail.com
FIREWOOD
WINZ ACCREDITED. Dry
Macrocarpa 3m³ $385.
Macrocarpa/Old Man
Pine 50/50 mix, 6m³
$695. Free delivery to
most of Mid Canterbury.
Phone 027 297 7563.
FORLEASE
STORAGE: Secure self
storage units available,
long or short term.
Ashburton Storage
Facilities. Contact us on
0274 362 636 or
www.ashburtonstoragef
acilities.co.nz
Self Storage, Ashburton.
Since 2006
Various sizes,
secure access, trailer
Making storage easier
www.rainbowstorage.co.nz
office@rainbowstorage.co.nz
Ph / Text 021 554 570
TRAVEL &TOURS
FRESHLY DUG
POTATOES $2/kg, 20kg
sugar bag $20. Digging
daily. 81 Elizabeth
Street, Ashburton. Ph 03
308 3195 or 027 531
9103. Proudly
supporting Mid-
CanterburyCancer.
HEALTH &BEAUTY
AFTER HOURS
HEALTHCARE
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE111
Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal
hours please phone your general practiceteam,
24/7 to speakwithahealthprofessional who
willgiveyou free healthadvice on whattodoor
where to go if youneed urgentcare.
If youdon’t have aregulargeneralpractice,
call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree
telephone health advice.
All non-residents and visa holders please bring your
passporttoyoursurgeryappointment.
New Zealanders to bring some form of ID.
PHARMACIES
Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex,
East Street will be open on ...
Saturday from 9am until1pm
Sunday from 10am until1pm
At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywillbeopen:
MondaytoFriday, 9am until5.30pm
and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm
Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice
Phone the healthline on0800 611116
Brought toyou by
GRAZING WANTED For
in lamb ewes. Suit
lifestyle blocks. Ph 027
267 1959
PERSONAL
Meet Genuine
Singles!
Rural/Outback/City members
of all ages (seniorswelcome)
Katie, Blonde,Blue Eyes,Slim
Build,CountryLady,EnjoysGood Old
Fashioned Cooking
Michael, Self Made,Farmer,Brown
Hair,Green Eyes,EnjoysWeekend
Trips.
To Make ContactToday
Call0800 315 311
www.newbeginnings
network.co.nz
CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton
Phone: 03 308 6733
Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz
934482
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SITUATIONS VACANT
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PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
Babysitter/ Nanny
or aMrs Doubtfire
required to look aftera4and 6-year-old,
on acasual basis.
Prefer matureperson, hours to be discussed.
2xearly mornings per week,occasional evening,
some full weekends.
(Must be available 22nd to 24th August).
Must be experienced and have a
passion forchildren.
Phone/textSarah 0211552305
Aposition is available foraregisteredteacher
at our family orientatedmulti-cultural school
for3daysaweek in Term 3.
Days of work can be negotiated.
TheYr. 3classes youwould coveron2ofthosedays
aredelightful with motivated learners.
Theother daywould be forbackfillcover
across theschool.
Email: principal@netherby.school.nz or
call Phil Wheeler 027 6354152 forachat.
BAKERS ASSISTANT
This position is 1am start, Monday toFriday
in a fast-paced bakery where you will be
working in atight-knit team. The job involves
making bread and other various goods, using
machinery and bakery equipment. Some
heavy lifting involved. You will need to be
willing to learn, be reliable and dependable,
able tocommunicate well with others, and
haveagreat work ethic.
Email your CV to simsbakery@xtra.co.nz
or call in to the shop. 935014
Non-Executive
Directors
STRONG COMMERCIAL ACUMEN
TWO APPOINTMENTS
934299
OVER 16,000 COPIES EVERYWEEK
933544
Senior Admin/FinancialController–
Part Time –FlexibleHours
Smith&Church Appliances is alocally ownedretailbusinessservicing
the wider Mid Canterbury area for over 56 years. Our customers are
our business, so we concentrate onproviding exceptional customer
serviceand expert advice,supportedbyworld leadingbrands.
We are seeking ahighly motivated Senior Administrator /Financial
Controller tojoin our leadership team and play apivotal role in the
smoothand efficientoperation of our business.
About theRole:
This is a senior position that blends high-level administrative
responsibilities with oversight of financial operations. You’ll work
closely with management to ensure compliance, accuracy, and
effective financial planning, while also improving administrative
systemsand processes.
KeyResponsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts
payable/receivable andbankreconciliations
• Prepare monthlyfinancialreports
• Oversee budgeting andcashflow management
• Maintainand enhanceofficesystems,and companycompliance
• Supportthe management team with executive-leveladministration
Youwill:
• Haveagood accounting knowledge
• Beproficient with Xero andExcel
• Wellorganised andefficient with good clearcommunication
What We Offer:
• Permanent position consisting of 15-20 hoursper week
• Flexibleworking hourswithsomeability to work remotely
• Asenior leadership role in alocally owned, supportive company
• Competitive salary basedonexperience
• Apositive andprofessionalteamenvironment
Applicants forthispositionshouldhaveNZResidency.
To applypleaseemail acopyofyourCVtogether with acover letter
to hamish@smithandchurch.co.nz or contact
Hamish Wilson in confidenceon03308 9019.
Delivered to over 16,000 homesevery week
Phone 308 7664 l office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
199 Burnett Street,Ashburton
EA Networks, the trading name of Electricity Ashburton Limited, is a locally owned co-operative
network company based in Mid-Canterbury. The company owns and operates the region’s
electricity distribution and fibre optic communications networks and also operates a successful
Field Services business that supports their networks and provides additional services to residents
and businesses across the region and beyond. Being a co-operative business owned by its
customers, EA Networks has strong ties to the community and are passionate about their business
and region. It is focused on delivering safe and reliable network infrastructure that supports the
community and the local economy.
As a result of planned director rotations, EA Networks are seeking toappoint two Directors to the Board.
Candidates of interest will likely be‘all-rounders’, who have governance experience, along with
well-developed commercial and financial acumen, proven strategic thinking ability and will be
known for their collaborative, down to earth and pragmatic style.
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Family Notices
Deaths
Deaths Deaths Deaths
DOLAN, Ellen Mary Monica
(Monica) (nee O’Brien), on
June 5, 2025, peacefully at
Millstream, Ashburton, aged
90 years. Dearly loved wife of
the late Gerald. Much loved
mother and mother-in-law of
Bernard and Helene, and Alex
and Todd. Adored Granma to
Jed,Zane,Laura, and Mathew.
TheDolan family would like to
thank the wonderful staff at
Princes Court and Millstream
for their compassionate care
of Monica. Messages to the
family of Monica Dolan PO
Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.
ARequiem Mass for Monica
will be celebrated at St Ita’s
Church, West Town Belt,
Rakaia, on June 13, 2025
commencing at 11am.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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03 307 7433
Family
Notices
Enquiries phone
Mary,Jann or Karen
on 308 7664 or call
into199 Burnett St.
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Call us today to pre-plan
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GILBERT,
Graham
Montgomery, on May 31,
2025, peacefully atAshburton
Hospital, aged 81 Years. Much
loved husband of Ann. Loved
father of Kerry, and Karla and
their partners Tony, and John.
The Gilbert family would like
to thankthe staffatAshburton
Hospital and the Palliative
Care team for their loving
care of Graham. Messages
to the Gilbert Family to PO
Box 742, Ashburton 7740. In
accordance with Grahams
wishes aprivatefamily service
has been held.
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KINGSTON, Karen Elaine –
On June 2, 2025 at Ashburton,
aged 67. Dearly loved
daughter of the late Trevor
and Elaine Read.Loved mother
of Abby, and Sam. Cherished
Nana of Sky, and Elle, friend
to Hannah, and Kaylee. Much
loved sister and sister-in-law
ofJennyand GrantSutherland
and Tony Read. Messages
to the Kingston family P.O.
Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
In lieu of flowers, donations
to the Cancer Society may
be made at the service. A
private cremation has been
held. A Memorial Service to
celebrate Karen’s life will be
held in our chapel, corner East
and Cox Streets, Ashburton
on Thursday, 26th June,
commencingat1:30pm.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
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McCORMICK, Allan John,
on June 22025, peacefully at
home aged 73 years. Much
loved husband of Diane.
Loved and respected father
and father-in-law of Sarah
and Greg Meadows, David
and partner Janine, Paul and
Gloriann Mullen. Loving father
figure to his grandchildren,
Olly, Cameron and Scarlett;
Abbey and Ella; Courtney,
Michaela and Stan. Messages
to the McCormick family PO
Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
The family have held aprivate
farewell forAllan.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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THOMAS, Desmond John
(Des) -Passed away peacefully
on June 6, 2025, in his 90th
year. Dearly loved husband of
the late Avis, and much loved
by all his family and friends.
Fond memoriesofall the good
times shared together. Now
at peace. Special thanks to
Radius Millstream, Ashburton
for the wonderful care of
Des over the past 6years. In
accordance with Des’ wishesa
privatefuneral has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
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THOMAS, Desmond John
(Des) - Much loved father
and father-in-law of Andrea
and Mike Small and treasured
Grandad Des of Olivia and
Jonty. Foreverinour hearts.
THOMAS, Desmond John
(Des) - Beloved father and
father-in-law of Brent and
Michelle, and cherished
grandfather to Oscar and
Luke. Special memories of
time spent together. Rest in
peace.
THOMAS, Desmond John
(Des) – Dearly loved father
and father-in-law of Neville
and Rachel (Australia) and
special grandfather of Taylor
and Samantha. Always loved
and never forgotten.
WEAVERS, Albert George
(George): It is with heavy
hearts we share that George
passed away peacefully on
June 8, 2025 at home in
Temuka, surrounded bylove.
In his 86th year.
Dearly loved and cherished
husband of the late Betty
for 60 years. Adored and
respected father and fatherin-law
of Graeme and
Lesley (Auckland), Ken and
Anna (Temuka), Kathryn
(Auckland), and Jo Metcalf
(Ashburton). Cherished
Grandad of Savannah, and
Shiloh; Ally, Dean and Rachel,
and Megan; Cassidy, and
Quinn.
We would like to give special
thanks to Four Peaks Health
and Palliative Care Nurses for
their wonderful care.
Messages to: The Weavers
Family, c/- PO Box 6035,
Ashburton 7742.
Forthis one farmer the worries
are over, lie down and rest
your head,
Your time has been and
struggles enough, put the
tractorinthe shed.
Aprivate service tocelebrate
George’s lifehas been held.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
WEAVERS, Albert George
(George): Dearly loved sonin-law
of the late Pearl and
the late Jimmy Johnston
(Geraldine), loved brotherin-law
of Phyllis and Brian
Warden (both deceased), Jim
and Lesley (both deceased),
Bob (deceased) and Dorothy,
Joyce and David Woolford
(both deceased), David and
Nelda (both deceased), Shona
and Neville Taylor (both
deceased),Beverly and Mervyn
(deceased) Layt, Annette and
Vern Gillum (both deceased),
Irene and Gib Stevenson
(both deceased), Jack and Jill
(both deceased), Faye and
Ron Weavers (both deceased),
Merv and Margaret, Gary and
Joy (deceased) and Peter and
Liz (both deceased). Amuch
loved uncle of all his nieces
and nephews.
Acknowledgement
SMART,M.C.(Chrissie): John,
Ross, Donald and families
would like to sincerely thank
everyone for the support
given tousin so many ways,
following the recent passing
of our much loved Mum,
mother-in-law, grandmother
and great-grandmother. Your
kind messages, flowers and
your presence on the day
of her funeral were greatly
appreciated. Special thanks
to Dr Diane Young forher care
of Chrissie over the last few
years. Please accept this as a
personal acknowledgement.
KEEN: The proposed site for Waitomo Group in Tinwald.
Fuel for thought
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mid Canterbury motorists are
eager to see Waitomo Group
build anew petrol station and
bring down fuel prices.
The Hamilton­based self
service fuel retail company plans
to start building at aTinwald site
on State Highway 1bythe end of
this year.
Mid Canterbury petrol prices
are often more expensive than
other Canterbury areas such as
Timaru, Geraldine and
Christchurch.
Anews articleabout the
company’s plans attracted more
than 100 comments on The
Ashburton Courier Facebook
page.
There was aloud and
resounding ‘‘Yes’’ from most that
Waitomo was needed here to
bring down prices.
‘‘Competition is healthy, bring
it on!’’ said one person.
‘‘Competition is good, there are
families out there where every
dollar counts,’’ said another.
Journey on show
The Afghan former refugee youth
of Ashburton have been working
on aphotography project over the
past six months and will share it
with the community during World
Refugee Week.
Their photographs will be on
display next weekinaspecial
exhibition called Pixel Realm, on
the first floorofthe Ashburton
library.
The aim of the project was to
use photographs as amedium to
visually express their
experiences and feelings of
settling in New Zealand, and to
have avoice and an chance to
show and discuss what is
significant to them.
The final stage of the project
was for the youth, with support
from facilitators, to organise an
exhibition to share the images.
Council Group Manager of
Democracy and Engagement
Toni Durham said Ashburton was
proud of its status as arefugee
resettlement town and she
encouraged people to view the
exhibition.
“Refugees are ordinary people
NEW VIEW: Apart image from
the former refugees' photo
exhibition to be staged at the
Ashburton library.
PHOTO FILE
However, it was not all
positive.
Some expressed doubt the
introduction of anew Waitomo
service station would bring down
prices.
‘‘Unfortunately they will
probably just match the other
providers’ prices or maybe go
slightly lower, Idoubt they will
match Timaru or Christchurch
prices,’’ one commenter said.
Another commenter raised the
prospect of increased
competition potentially leading
to service station employees
losing their jobs.
Other commenters wanted to
know who was specifically
holding up the consent process,
as the news story referred to
Waitomo being ‘‘frustrated’’ by
delays.
AWaitomo spokesperson
responded to The Ashburton
Courier yesterday saying the
company could not discuss the
specifics of the consent process,
until it worked through ‘‘final
details’’.
facing extraordinary
circumstances and it’s not an easy
journey from aplace where
they’ve been persecuted for their
ethnicity, religion or beliefs.
“They arrive in New Zealand
with few possessions and having
left behind family and friends.
This photography exhibition is a
way for young people to tell their
story to the wider community and
help them look forward, in asafe
space.”

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