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Hort venture takes off 

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for 100th 

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SUSAN.SANDYS 

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Quiet coastal dairy farm 

paddocks are being transformed 

into ahigh production 

horticultural venture. 

Pendarves is about to become 

alot busier as 250ha of apples 

will be supportedby 

infrastructure on site including 

accommodation for 100 staff. 

Named Tōrea Orchard and 

referred to colloquially by 

workers as ‘‘the hort resort’’, the 

orchard will be supported by 

accommodation for afurther 

200 seasonalstaff offsite, to be 

built in Ashburton or Rakaia. 

It’s adevelopment that will 

see millions injected into the 

Mid Canterbury economy. 

CONVERSION: Orchardmanager Matt Bentley of 

Ashburton oversees trellis installation prior to planting 

next week. Inset Tōrea Orchard workers install trellis 

for the apple trees. 

PHOTOS SUSAN SANDYS 

Conversion is goingahead at 

pace, despite recent rain and 

lots of mud. Up to 125 workers 

on site daily includepermanent 

andoverseas staff on the 

Recognised Seasonal Employer 

(RSE)scheme. 

Trellis, involvingsteel frames 

and thousands of kilometres of 

wire, and irrigation,isbeing 

installedprior to planting of the 

first trees on Monday. There 

will be 900,000 trees in two 

stages, producing116 million 

premiumexport Rockit and Joli 

apples per year. 

Tōrea Orchard is the first 

large scale Joli 

planting in New 

Zealand. Owned by 

the NZ Super Fund 

and managed by 

FarmRight, the orchard will 

become asignificant employer 

about 85 fulltime equivalent 

permanents, about 450 for 

picking over seven weeks, about 

150 for pruning. 

The first picking season will 

be 2028. 

Among the first permanent 

workers is Matt Bentley of 

Ashburton. The orchard 

manager began in February. 

From acropping 

background, Bentley said he 

was enjoying the role, 

especially staff training and 

hiring. 

‘‘People management is 

what Ilove. Ithink that’s 

what’s going to be thebestfor 

me, growing people alongside 

the crop.’’ 

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Power outages hit college 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Apower system installed at 

Ashburton College as part of a$60 

million rebuild is not keepingup 

with demand this winter. 

On Monday, the school was forced 

to close for the day when the system 

failed andpower went out across 

the campus. 

As heat pumps went on in 

classrooms, power was lost about 

9.20am, andnot restored until 3pm. 

Principal Simon Coleman said 

contractors had been on site 

Call for Airbnb crackdown 

BY JONATHAN LEASK 

Local democracy reporter 

AMethven resident fears an 

epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting 

rulesand overrunning residential 

areas. 

Paul Dixey is calling on the district 

council to act, while the district 

council says it already has a 

workshop planned this month. 

Dixey said three of the 15 

properties in his new subdivision 

werebeing listed for rental 

accommodation. 

“The industry needs better 

regulation,’’ Dixey said. “If they don’t 

act, Ifear it will become epidemic 

and then how will they stop it?” 

Dixey said it didn’t seem right 

properties paying residential rates 

wereoperating as acommercial 

property. 

“It needs to be addressed when the 

hotels down the road are paying 

through the nose to be commercial 

accommodation operators.” 

Growing numbers of holiday 

homes has sparked concerns across 

the country, with councils 

considering how to regulate the 

industry. 

There are about 290 Airbnbs in 

MidCanterbury. 

District council compliance and 

development group manager Ian 

Hyde said staff were looking into the 

issue and had been reviewing work 

done by other councils. 

“There is aworkshop planned with 

councillors this month on the wider 

subject of Airbnbs in our district.” 

Hyde said the district plan allowed 

for visitoraccommodationasa 

permitted activity for up to five 

guests. Resource consent was 

required for more than five. 

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throughout the day working to 

diagnoseand repair the fault. Apart 

was sourced from Christchurch. 

But power wentout again for 

about five minutes on Tuesday 

morning, affectingabout half the 

campus. 

And thereremained uncertainty 

around whether it would happen 

again. 

‘‘We have taken it back to the 

ministry, it sits with the contractor 

who set it all up, they need to 

address it,’’ Coleman said. 

‘‘It’s been escalated right up to the 

ministry who did the build.’’ 

PRECEDENT: Paul Dixey is calling for 

stricter regulations on shortterm 

holiday rentals. 

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

application once they realise that 

what they are doing requires 

consent,’’ Hyde said. 

“Council has the power to enforce 

the rules of the District Plan under 

the Resource Management Act, this 

can include fines, and where 

appropriate through the Courts. 

However, we prefer to work with 

people to address issues where we 

can.” 

Dixey said he felt the ruleshadn't 

been enforced so far. 

“We have no objection to them 

taking five (guests), but one has been 

advertising up to 12.” 

One property owner had applied 

for aretrospective land use consent 

for visitor accommodation up to 11 

people. 

The consent document stated the 

house would only be available for 90 


One of the things putting more 

pressure on the system, was the 

need for about 100 heat pumps 

across cold and old classrooms. 

These were classrooms that were 

not being upgradedorreplaced due 

to government having paused the 

rebuild. 

‘‘We are still really unhappy with 

the situation,’’ Colemansaid on 

Tuesday. 

‘‘We certainly don’t want to send 

students home. It was minustwo this 

morning. It’s cold, we have to be 

able to heat our rooms,’’ Coleman 

said. 

nights ayear. 

Dixey said it could set adangerous 

precedent that could result in 

residential areas being overrun by 

temporary accommodation, he said. 

“What’s to stop every house on the 

street applying for consent to be an 

Airbnb. You might as well turn the 

whole place into acommercial 

accommodation area as the zoning 

rules aren’t worth the paper they are 

printed on.” 

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Ashburton Courier, June 19, 2025 

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Brakeearns topaccolade 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Monique Brake of Ashburton has been 

named Cycling New Zealand’s 2024 

Masters Women’s Track Cyclistofthe 

Year.Itrecognises her exceptional 

performances, passion for the sport, and 

dedication to growing cycling in her 

community. 

The accolade was announced via the 

Cycling New Zealand Road Track & 

Cylcocross Facebook page. 

Brake, 43, who is now in training for 

World Championships in France in 

October, said she found out on Sunday 

with afew notifications on her phone. 

It was abig surprise, she said. 

‘‘I just felt really honoured, to be 

completely honest,’’ she said. 

‘‘There was someone who had won a 

couple of world titles, so there are some 

pretty talented Masters femaleathletes in 

New Zealand, that are world class.’’ 

Those in the category of Masters female 

athletes were aged 35 years plus and last 

season just Brake’s third in the sport 

she claimed 10 national titles (eight on the 

track and two on the road), anational 

silver and two silver medals at the World 

Championships in France lastyear. 

Brake, who trains with coach Terry 

Gyde, said her own personal highlight 

during the year was her recordbreaking 

ride at the Masters individual pursuit at 

the National Championships in March. 

‘‘It was 2minutes26seconds which made 

me the fastestever Masters woman in New 

Zealand., 

‘‘That time would have been fastenough 

for world title in October in France, soit’s 

abig confidence boost.’’ 

Brake’s training regime included 10 to 

15 hours aweek on the bike, depending on 

MASTER: Monique Brake of Ashburton is Cycling New Zealand’s2024 MastersWomen’s 

Track Cyclist of the Year. 

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS 

the time ofyear, and three hours gym 

work. 

There is also a‘‘fair bit of travel as 

well’’, she said. 

‘‘Six out of seven days Iamonthe bike 

and one of those daysisusually aroad 

race in Timaru or Ashburton or 

Christchurch, depending on the time of 

year. 

‘‘One of those days is usually ahill ride 

in Christchurch, and then the rest of them 

aremany, many hours of just pedalling.’’ 

Between now and October, Brake said 

she was in training for the World Champs 

in France this October. 

‘‘I think it’s looking good,’’ she said, of 

the 2025 season so far. 

‘‘I’m training hard and focused on going 

back to World Champs in October. Quite a 

bit of racing in between now and October 

just on the road, building up abit of 

endurance, afew trips to Cambridge to the 

indoor velodrome fortraining and racing. 

Pretty much following my coach’s 

instructions.’’ 

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hair cuts for five to 12-year-olds 

on Sunday. 

Operator Jadah George- 

Tarawa said there would be two 

barbers cutting, 8am to 1pm. It 

would be first in first served. 

The day followed similar 

initiatives held in the past by the 

barber shop. 

George-Tarawa said he was 

motivated by the rising cost of 

living. 

‘‘Knowing things like ahair cut 

is not always affordable,’’ he said. 

CANS FOR ACAUSE 

Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains 

collection of non-perishable food 

cans for foodbanks in Mid 

Canterbury has been wellsupported. 

Rotary Cans for a 

Cause saw more than 500 items 

received. They will go to stock the 

food banks at Salvation Army 

Ashburton, St Vincent de Paul 

Ashburton, and Hakatere Marae. 

MATARIKI GAZING 

Ashburton Astronomy Group 

members are offering two 

chances for the public to attend a 

free pre-dawn viewing of the 

Matariki Star Cluster through their 

telescopic lenses, not five as 

reported last week. 

Weather permitting, members 

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$65k fence for cemetery frontage 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Wooden fencing, at an 

estimated cost of $65,000 is 

being installed along the 

BremnersRdfrontage of 

Ashburton Cemetery. 

The work, being carried out 

by Hayman Fencing, was 

approved in the district 

council’s Long Term Plan. 

It is athreerail design, the 

same as entrance fencing to a 

cemetery extension on 

Seafield Rd, and the Methven 

Cemetery. 

The design is acontrast to 

old wrought iron fencing 

along the main part of the 

cemetery on Seafield Rd. 

District council group 

managerofinfrastructure and 

open spaces Neil McCann said 

the new fence was aLong 

Term Plan project for the 

entire frontage of the 

cemetery along Bremners Rd. 

‘‘The job is awork in 

progress, but we hope to have 

it completedwithin the next 

month,’’ McCann said. 

McCann said ground 

maintenancestaff workedat 

the cemetery all year round, 

with the aim to keep its public 

areas as tidy as possible for 

visitors. 

He said there were no plans 

to remove the wroughtiron 

fence. It had been relocated 

from its original location at 

BaringSquare East, many 

years earlier. 

Old meets new 

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CONTRAST: The new fencing, on Bremners Rd, and old 

fencing, on Seafield Rd, at the Ashburton Cemetery.Left 

the new fencing. 

PHOTOS TONI WILLIAMS 

Reilly among first on Summit Six for opening 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


It was alot of waiting around, and 

his feet froze. 

But it was all worth it in the 

end for Methven builder Reilly 

Duff. 

The 21yearold was among the 

lucky six skiers first to board Mt 

Hutt’s Summit Six chairlift when 

the skifield opened for the 2025 

season on Saturday. 

‘‘It felt different because Ihad 

never done it before,’’ Duff said. 

He and two mates were on 

their way up the access road as 

soon as it opened, 6.45am. They 

stood with their skis at the 

Summit Six from 8am, hopeful it 

would open at its normal time of 

9am. 

But due to abuildup of ice and 

snow from astorm the day prior, 

staff could not open it until 1pm. 

Duff toughed out the five 

hours. 

‘‘My heels were frozen,’’ he 

said. 

And, unlike his two friends 

who had gone into the warmth of 

the nearby cafe, Duff was there 

when staff handed out the FirstontheChair 

Tshirts. 

Once he started skiing, he 

found snow conditions to be firm. 

‘‘After not skiing for three years, 

it felt good to be back on the skis,’’ 

Duff said. 

But it was shortlived. His first 

run for the day was also his last, 

as he had had abusy afternoon 

planned and had to get going. 

Skifield manager James 

McKenzie said opening weekend 

was asuccess with more than 

2000 visitors each day, but 

challenging for staff clearing the 

ice and snow from lifts on 

Saturday. 

Ahigh point wasthe 

introduction of newskifield 

mascot Lambo. 

After acompetition for mascot 

suggestions, won by Claire Lin 

from Christchurch, the skiing 

lamb in ared and black Swanndri 

replacedSpikethe Kiwi and 

Shred the Kea.McKenzie said 

the mascotrole wastobea 

friendly face forchildren and 

others coming to the skifield. And 

having asheep as the new mascot 

was perfect. 

‘‘It’s very quintessentially 

Canterbury,’’ he said. 

LONG WAIT: First on the 

Summit Six for 2025 are lucky 

skiers including Reilly Duff (far 

left) of Methven. Left James 

Urquhart of Mt HuttSki Area 

celebrates the opening. Above 

Lamboisthe new Mt Hutt 

mascot. 

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SLIDE RISK 

There is no place for a‘‘she’ll be 

right’’ attitude in the mountains, 

James McKenzie says. 

Acase in point had been an 

incident on Sunday, ending in a 

helicopter rescue. Agroup of 

skiers ventured beyond the 

skifield boundary, marked by 

signs at regular intervals, about 

noon. Behind the Virgin Mile run 

above the Rakaia River, a 

teenager in the group walked 

past an ‘‘Extreme Caution 

Required’’ sign. 

‘‘He was trying to throw 

something off the edge to watch 

it slide downthe mountain, next 

thing he slid instead.’’ 

He slid several hundred metres. 

The Westpac rescue helicopter 

airlifted him out. 

He slid so far downthe 

mountain, it wouldhave been 

quicker for him to walk out via 

Blackford Rd, near the river, than 

walkback up. 

He was lucky to sustain only 

bruises and minor scrapes, 

McKenzie said. ‘‘This group were 

fully aware of the hazard, but 

didn’t respect it.’’ 

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Birds flocking totown 

town 

TONI.WILLIAMS 

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Brian Glassey of Ashburton took part in his 

first bird show at aged18. 

Todaythe 75yearold is readying 35 

birds for the two day New Zealand 

National Poultry Show in Ashburton from 

tomorrow. 

It is hosted by Ashburton Fanciers’ 

Society in the Sports Hall, Tancred St. 

More than 1600 bird entries from 

throughout the country have been entered 

across 12 sections. 

Brian, who is secretary/treasurer of the 

society, said he enjoyed connectingwith 

other breeders who came from all over to 

attend. 

‘‘We’ve got four Australian judges 

coming over to judge; all the others are 

from within New Zealand, there are about 

12.’’ 

In his time, Brian has travelled 

throughout the country to compete and 

won countless titles, ribbons and rosettes. 

Among his entries this weekare six 

bantams, two anconas, five barred rocks, 

five wyandottes, four Australorps, two 

Colombian rock and five silkiesincluding a 

ninemonthold male he was hopefulof 

winning. 

‘‘He’s okay, he’s got wee faults butthey 

all have because in New Zealandwecan’t 

get birdsfrom anywhere else. 

‘‘In Australia they have quite good, some 

of the breeds. But we can’tget them 

because of the regulations. You can’t 

import live birds, you can’t even get eggs.’’ 

Brian said the gene pool of the birds was 

getting smaller with less people breeding. 

‘‘Our gene pool is getting smaller with 

less people doing it because you’ve got to 

live out in the country somewhere; you 

know what happens when people live in 

town with roosters.’’ 

Brian, who was one of the standout 

personalities in the 2017 Kiwi feelgood 

documentary‘Pecking Order' still gets 

recognised for his role. 

The film, by director Slavko Martinov, 

tells the story of simmering rivalries at the 

FLAIR: Brian Glassey with aninemontholdsilkie male being entered in TheNew 

Zealand National Poultry Show at Ashburton tomorrow. The twoday show,hosted by 

the Ashburton Fanciers’ Society, is in the Sports Hall, Tancred St. 


Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon 

Cluband followed the birds from chicks 

through to their appearance in front of 

judges. 

Brian said at the recent show in 

Rangiora he had aman come up to him and 

ask to take aselfie with him. 

The movie is still playing on Apple TV. 

Brian showed his first Barred Rock bred 

fowl at Waimate in 1968. 

‘‘We alwayshad fowls at home, well, like 

everybody did, and we always gotjobs 

there were three of us boys myjob was to 

feed the fowls. 

‘‘Then whenIwas about 12, the old fella 

who had apoultry farm down the road, at 

Carters Terrace, he came in and said to 

mum, ‘have you got any boys who will come 

and do after school work?’’’ 

His mother offered Brian, as he had 

experience with the birds. 

The neighbour, the late Lou Bolm, took 

one look at Brian’s tiny stature and said, 

‘Christ what have Idone here.’ 

‘‘I didn’t grow much at school,’’ Brian 

said. 

‘‘I grew alot after Istarted work.’’ 

Brian said the experience at Bolm’s 

ended up being invaluable and set him on 

track for breeding and future shows. ‘‘He 

taught me everything Idamn near know, I 

think,’’ Brian said. 

‘‘That’s howIgot into showing; Iwent 

along to the shows and looked at the birds, 

and met the some of the people and Imet 

an old fella who used to sex the chickens at 

Lou Bolm’s. 

‘‘I got talking to him and he said, ‘I’ll 

bring you some eggs’. And that’s what he 

did. 

‘‘I sat them and got three pullets and two 

cockerels and one of them Ishowed.’’ 

‘‘I’ve been doing it ever since.’’ 

The New Zealand National Poultry 

Show doors open tomorrowfrom 2pm to 

5pm, and Saturday from 10am. Spectators 

cost $5, children free. 

Limited CCTV footage requests 

Fewer than five requests of footage from 

CCTV cameras in Ashburton District have 

been requested by police from council in the 

past year and ahalf, according to Ashburton 

District Council. 

It follows reports last week from Local 

Democracy Reporting of district councillor 

Phill Hooper seeking investment in the 

district’ssecurity camerasfor quality images, 

but also value for money. District council 

group manager of compliance and 

development Ian Hyde said council wasone 

provider of CCTV footage for police. There 

were also business owners and some 

community organisations also operated 

CCTV, he said. 

‘‘In 202425 to date, council has processed 

fewer than five requests from police for 

images from our CCTV system –these 

requests are processed at council and, if 

required, are passed on to ourcontractor to 

view the footage before being forwarded to 

police.’’ Council expected to spend$85,000 in 

2024/2025 on its CCTV network, according to 

LDR. 

Apolice spokesperson said CCTV footage 

and other sources helped hold offenders to 

account for theirbehaviour. ‘‘The use of 

CCTV footage continues to be an asset to 

police and serves as an extra tool for our staff, 

alongside privatesecurity camera footage 

and dashcam footage that members of the 

public provide us with. 

‘‘While we can't comment on specific cases, 

therehave been cases where CCTV has 

allowed police to hold offenders accountable 

for criminal activity, as theycan capture 

footage from where offenders don’t expect to 

be seen.’’ 

OUTAND ABOUT 

JUNE20 

Opuke 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. Open to the 

public on Friday from 2pm to 5pm, and 

Saturday from 10am to 5pm. 

Spectators cost $5, children free. 

JUNE21 

Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery 

Club annual ploughing match in the 

paddocks on the corner of Christys 

and Beach Rds, Wakanui. 

Weather dependent, ploughing 

starts from 10.30am. Spectators 

welcome. 

Geraldine Lioness Lions Club 

Garden Expo at Geraldine Primary 

School hall from 9.30am to 3pm. More 

than 40 stalls as well as workshops, 

demonstrations and seminars. Full 

details at www.gardenexpo.my. 

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Entry $10, children free. Proceeds 

to support Child Cancer and Kidney 

Kids. 

JUNE22 

The Ian Lowe Memorial Ploughing 

Match with the Hinds Ploughing 

Association at the Lowe’s homestead 

property, Winslow Rd. Weather 

dependent, ploughing starts from 

10.30am. Spectators welcome. 

JUNE24 

U3A speakers Nicola Walker of Hato 

Hone St John and Kyla Jasperse of 

Allied Health at Ashburton Event 

Centre. Doors open from 9.30am with 

free coffee before speaker begins at 

10.15am. Casual visitors $10 entry at 

door. 

JUNE26 

Hakatere Cultural Festival at 

Ashburton Event Centre from 9.30am. 

Preschoolers, pupils and students 

showcasing diversity in Ashburton. 

Talk Together free workshop on 

supporting social connections for 

autistic and neurodivergent kids at the 

Ashburton library from 6pm -7.30pm. 

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Crashvictim questions repair timeline 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


The victim of acrash on aroad 

with apoor surface said she feels 

lucky to have come away with no 

broken bones. 

Rachel, who wanted to be 

known only by her first name,hit 

autility pole in wet weather after 

sliding off Longbeach Rd about 

12.45pm on June 7. 

‘‘My ute slid on the smooth 

road,’’ Rachel said. ‘‘The crash 

was scary, Istill remember 

crashing into the phone pole,’’ 

Rachel said. 

The pole was severed. Rachel 

escaped the vehicle via the 

passenger door. 

She said she had now ‘‘pretty 

much recovered’’ from alarge 

bruise on her right hip, sustained 

due to the impact through the 

driver’s door of hitting the pole, 

and muscle soreness. 

Rachel said she was pleased 

with adistrict council 

commitment, as reported in last 

week’s The Ashburton Courier,to 

watercut excess bitumen off the 

surface to fix the road as soon as 

possible. 

But the road should have been 

fixed ‘‘some time ago’’, she said. 

‘‘It’s all good and well saying 

this is what they will do, but when 

is it happening?’’ Rachel said. 

‘‘I would like to see the plan 

with dates for the upgrades/ 

updates on the regional roads.’’ 

The district council responded 

to say amachine for the 

Longbeach Rd repair ‘‘is coming 

in July’’. There are other sites on 

the district council’s list for 

watercutting this winter. They 

are Beach Rd East between 

Trevors Rd and Cochranes Rd, 

and Seafield Rd at the 

intersection with Christys Rd and 

FairfieldRd. 

CRASH:Rachel was lucky to 

walk away after her ute slid on 

apoor road surface in wet 

weather. Below the section of 

Longbeach Rd has asmooth 

surface. 

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Mayor welcomes cone hotline 

BY JONATHAN LEASK 


Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is 

backing government’s new road cone 

hotline, calling it agood move to 

reduce excessive use of temporary 

traffic management. 

The mayor plans his own crack 

down in Mid Canterbury, with 

contractors potentially facing a$10 

fee for every road cone left behind 

after work is completed. 

The government launched the 

hotline this month for the public to 

report overuse of orange cones 

during road works. 

“Anything to identify the overuseof 

road cones is good,” Brown said. 

“When there are too many used, 

people become complacent with 

them, and they lose the 

effectiveness.” 

Excessive road cone use was ahot 

topic in Ashburton last year during 

work on the new kerb and channel at 

the Ashburton Domain along Walnut 

Ave –with councillor Carolyn 

Cameron calling it “road cone mania 

gone bonkers”. 

Workplace Relations and Safety 

Minister Brooke van Velden said the 

hotline will be supported by an 

engagement programme with NZTA 

and industry to promote ariskbased 

approach to traffic management. 

The district council’s infrastructure 

and open spaces group manager,Neil 

McCann, said the number of cones is 

up to the contractor and how they 

decide to manage the risk on site. 

He said the trafficmanagement 

costs, including cones, range between 

COSTLY: Ashburton’s road cone crackdown mirrors anational move to rein in 

the overuse of the orange markers. 

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

5to15per cent of aproject budget and 

is not directly related to the number of 

cones used. 

The district council is set to get 

stricter on road contractors with 

tighter supervision of site 

management, especially overnight 

and at weekends, he said. 

The governmenthotline is cracking 

down on the number of cones being 

used during the work, while 

Ashburton’s new road cone fee aims to 

curb the ones being left behind when 

the work is complete. 

“The abandoned fee is for the ones 

left behind. When there’s no work 

going on, no pothole, or signs, but it’s 

just there," Brown said. 

“Road cones are awarning device 

and if they are left lying around they 

give the public afalse perception that 

there is arisk when there’s not a 

safety issue.” 

The fee has been included in 

Ashburton's 2025/2026 annual plan, set 

at $10 per abandoned cone, but the 

finer details are still to be worked out, 

he said. 

Governmentlaunches prevention plan 

The government has launched a 

‘‘targeted plan’’ to prevent suicide, 

outlining afiveyearwholeofgovernment 

approach. 

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey 

announced the latest Suicide 

Prevention Action Plan at Te Rau Ora, 

aMāorifocused mental health and 

addiction organisation, on Tuesday. 

Doocey said New Zealand continued 

to face ‘‘stubbornly high’’ suicide rates, 

with 617 people dying last year by 

suspected suicide, and the government 

had a‘‘duty’’ to do more to ensure 

everyone could access support and go 

on to live the life they deserved. 

‘‘What sets this plan apart from the 

last is the actions in the plan are now 

focused on delivery with clear 

milestones, completiondates and, 

importantly, an accountable agency,’’ 

Doocey said. 

The plan included 21 healthled new 

actions and 13 crossagency new 

actions. 

‘‘The action's overall aim is to 

improve access to suicide prevention 

and postvention supports, grow a 

workforce that is able to support those 

at risk of oraffected by suicide, and 

strengthen our focus on prevention 

and early intervention.’’ 

The plan specified four new health 

and crossgovernment actions: 

Improve access to suicide 

prevention and postvention supports 

Grow acapable and confident 

suicide prevention and postvention 

workforce 

Strengthen the focus on prevention 

and early intervention 

Improve the effectiveness of suicide 

prevention and our understanding of 

suicide 

The first action included 

establishing asuicide prevention 

community fund by the end of this year 

that focused on populations 

experiencing ‘‘higher rates of suicidal 

distress’’, like maternal, youth and 

rural communities, to go alongside 

funds already available for Māori and 

Pacific peoples affected. 

By the end of October, it would also 

look to establish peer support roles in 

eight emergency departments for 

people presenting to hospital with 

mental health and addiction needs. 

Before that, six regionally led and 

communitydesigned crisis recovery 

café sorhubs would be set up. 

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Hampstead rugby celebrates 100 years 

DELLWYN.MOYLAN 


Registrations from as far away as Australia and Canada 

are flowing in for Hampstead Rugby Club’s centennial 

celebrations next month. It runs from July 4to6. 

Coordinator of the 100th anniversarycelebrations 

Tracey Henderson said agreatweek ofconnecting with 

fellow club members and rugby wasplanned. Tracey 

joined the club in 1998. 

The celebrations kicks off with the ‘‘old and the bold’’ 

gathering on Friday evening to share yarns and 

reminisce. 

On Saturday the grounds onBridge St will be ahive of 

activity with Hampstead women’s and senior men’s teams 

playing. While the teams’ battle it out, theyounger 

members are catered for with anarray of fun activities. 

In the evening the formal part ofthe weekend will be 

held at the Hotel Ashburton and will include ameal, a 

Hampstead Heritage Panel bringing the history of the 

club to life and the presentation of two life memberships. 

Sunday’s events will be low key and include agame of 

golden oldies rugby. 

‘‘The centennial weekend is about celebrating the club, 

its achievements and that we are abig family,’’ Tracey 

said. 

The club like many other rugby clubs is one steepedin 

generational history. 

Club captain Jim Henderson, who first playedfor the 

club in 1987, said Hampstead hasbeenthe club for the 

‘‘underdog’’. ‘‘It’s abadge we wearwith pride. Our club is 

the most culturally diverse club in Mid Canterburywhich 

makes for areally cool club,’’ Jim said. 

In the early 2000s the club sawmany Pacific Island 

players and families join. ‘‘These new memberswere a 

great addition, as one year we fielded two senior Bteams 

and the following year we didn't even have enough for one 

team. Now we are on to the next generation of these 

members playing for the club,’’ Jim said. 

The club currently has teams from under six through to 

seniors. They are proud that this season for the first time 

they have asenior women’s team. 

Club president Paul Churchillintroduced three core 

values of fun, family and respect. ‘‘This values flowed 

through all sections of the Hampstead All Sports Club 

which has been great,’’ Tracey said 

‘‘It is really one big family and being in the clubrooms 

after the Saturday games is great, there is such abuzz. 

‘‘Having family see the club as theirhome has changed 

things. Now there had been amove away from drinking 

after the game to everyone enjoying kai that our great 

team of women put together,’’ Jim said. 

Althoughthey have yet to have aclub member join the 

All Blacks, something every club aspires too, some of their 

former members had done incrediblywell. 

Huia Gordon played for three seasons for the NZ Colts 

as well as the NZ Māori team, Lee McDonaldplayed for 

NZ Colts, NZ Divisional XV and the Divisional team as 

well as the NZ Māori 1989, and Glenn Moore went on to 

coach the Black Ferns. 

One of the highlights for the club wasthe time aCeltic 

side of 15 was beaten by Hampstead with just nine 

players. It was arecord they did not let other clubsforget. 

‘‘They only had nine players for the whole game as 

others were unavailable,‘‘ Jim said. 

‘‘We might be rivals on the field but off it the clubs work 

together, as was shown when anotherclub lent us their 

facilities while we had renovations done.’’ 

They had been completed in time forthe 100th 

celebrations. 

The club’s first life membership was awardedin1962 to 

NOSTALGIA: Hampstead 

Rugby Club captain Jim 

Henderson with some of 

the club’strophies. Inset 

left, coordinator of the 

Hampstead Rugby Club 

centennial committee 

Tracey Henderson; right, 

the late patron of 

Hampstead Rugby Club, 

Mossy Tait. 

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Alec McIntyre and since 

then 16 have been 

awarded. 

One life member,the lateMossy Tait who passed last 

year in his 90thyear, had the most games recorded for the 

club. He played more than 300 games over 20 seasons. 

Mossy started as a17yearold and while still play in 1972 

was awarded the life membership. He was made patron 

in 2002, arole he held until his death. 

Brian Hurst was appointed the role 

of patron in March thisyear. 

Annually the Mossy Cup was played 

between Hampstead and Rakaia. 

Mossy donated the cupand chose 

Rakaia as the team to play his beloved 

Hampstead, as he worked in Rakaia. 

‘‘He last presented the cup to the 

winners Hampstead when he was 89,’’ 

Tracey said. 

‘‘Inhis honourwehave permanently 

named the field, The Mossy Tait Field, 

because he was such abig part of the 

club,’’ Jim said. 

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Hampstead is aplace families want to be part of, it’s 

safe, it’s friendly and we have fun, Jim said. 

Registrations for the 100th celebrations close 

tomorrow. To register go to hampsteadrugby.co.nz/ 

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Nursingexcellence rewarded 



Rachel McEwan’s bedside 

manor, cultural awareness 

and communication has been 

recognised with atop health 

award for outstanding work. 

The Ashburton nurse has 

received the Clinical 

Excellence in Nursing 

Practice award from Heath 

New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora. 

It was asurprise honour for 

the 25year nursing veteran, 

who said she could not do the 

job on her own, ‘‘it’s ateam 

effort’’. 

She was nominated by her 

manager and colleagues at 

Ashburton Hospital. 

‘‘I don’t do this job to 

receive awards but it’s really 

lovely to be recognised for the 

contribution that we make to 

the Ashburton community,’’ 

she said. 

The award, presented as 

part of last month’s 

International Nurses Day 

commemorations, is given to 

anurse who, among other 

things, enhanced the patient 

and whānau journey by proactively 

demonstrating, and promoting 

inclusivity and cultural safety for all, as 

well as consistent clinical excellence by 

exceptional communication and 

collaboration with all members of the 

healthcare team. 

In McEwan’s career, the past three 

years she has been the clinicalnursecoordinatorfor 

the outpatient department 

and the endoscopy team at Ashburton 

❛Istrive to be astrong voice for both the patients 

Icare for and the colleagues Iwork alongside. ❜ 

Hospital. 

‘‘Prior to this Iwas working in the 

medical assessment unit at 

Christchurch Hospital. 

‘‘I have also previously worked in the 

casual pool at Christchurch Hospital ... 

and Ihave alsoworked in a 

cardiothoracic ward and ageneral 

medical and infectious diseases ward at 

Wellington Hospital,’’ McEwan said. 

Nursing was not the direction 

PASSION: HealthNew 

Zealand/Te WhatuOra chief 

nurse for Canterbury and 

West Coast, Becky Hickmott 

(left) presenting the Clinical 

Excellence in Nursing 

Practice Awardtoclinical 

nurse coordinator Rachel 

McEwan from Ashburton. 

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McEwan was headed when 

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wanted ajob where Icould 

make adifference in 

people’s lives, so Iturned 

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She said she found 

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as well as challenging but 

that enabled her to find 

solutions to problems. 

Advocacy is also akey 

part of what she does. 

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developments. 

‘‘Making sure you look after yourself 

is also important, so you can look after 

patients and the community. All these 

elements help make nursing such a 

meaningful and dynamic career,’’ 

McEwan said. 

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13 

Lionscamp inspiresnew Leo Club 



AshburtonCollege students 

attended the Lions Youth camp 

at Kaiteriteri earlier this year 

and it inspired the formation of a 

Leo Club at their school. 

Year 12 student, Skylah 

WilsonBrown, 16, was so 

impressed by the talk on Leo 

(leadership, experience and 

opportunity) Clubs at the camp, 

that she returned with the vision 

of starting one in Ashburton. 

It all came to fruition last week. 

On her return from her camp 

she had spoken at aLions 

meeting and mentioned her 

intention. 

She had to gather other 

members and then the 

paperwork was sent to Chicago, 

in the United States, for acharter 

to be issued. 

Skylah, avolunteer at Princes 

Court, said she really liked to 

help others and what most 

excited her about startingaLeo 

Club was joining the big family of 

Lions. 

With the guidance and support 

of Ashburton Pakeke Lions 

presidentJim Young and Global 

Extension Leader and Past 

District Governor Christine 

Stewart, Skylah gathered friends 

and fellow students to form the 

first Leo Club in Ashburton. 

Last Friday Skylah, as 

president, was presented with 

the charter during aschool 

assembly. 

She received the charter from 

❛It’s very exciting we 

now haveaclub. ❜ 

—Skylah WilsonBrown 

Lions 202J District Governor 

Derek Wardell, Multi District 

Leo’s coordinator Wayne Paulin, 

District 202J Lions marketing 

and communication coordinator 

Janet Hadley, as well as Young 

and Stewart. 

Founding membersare: 

Skylah, Otis Scarlett, Nate 

Woods, Brayden Forrest, Ellenor 

Irimana,Leane Senekal, Chloe 

Graham, Cherish Moti,Macy 

LewisWest, LateshaRose Baker 

and Cooper Moffat. 

Skylah and her fellow Leo’s are 

now looking forward to planning 

projectsand supporting the 

Lions withtheir projects. 

‘‘It’s very exciting we now have 

aclub and we just want to get 

going and do things,’’ Skylah said. 

‘‘We are looking to have focus 

on environment issues in the 

district and helping create a 

great place to live, that is safe and 

environmentally friendly,’’ 

Skylah said. 

Young said plans were now 

under way for aLeo Club to start 

at Ashburton Christian School. 

‘‘We are hoping they will 

receive their charter in July,’’ 

Young said. 

It was hoped young people 

would enjoy the opportunity and 

develop leadership skills to use 

in their communities in the 

future. ‘‘It is exciting to have the 

GREAT EXPERIENCE: Lions 

members join some of the 

founding members of the Leo 

Club at Ashburton College for 

the presentation of the club’s 

charter to founding president 

Skylah Wilson Brown (holding 

charter). Inset Lions 202J 

District Governor Derek 

Wardell, second left, presents 

the charter to president Skylah 

Wilson Brown, watched by 

Ashburton Pakeke Lions 

president Jim Young, left, and 

MultiDistrict Leo’s coordinate 

Wayne Paulin. 


Leo Club as the young people will 

develop apresence in their 

school and community through 

service to the both these,’’ Young 

said. 

The Pakeke Club is sponsoring 

the Leo’s and will mentor them. 

Leo’s,asyounger members of 

the Lions Club, were either 

schoolbased or communitybased 

and in two divisions;Alpha 

designed for 12 to 18yearolds 

or Omega for young adults aged 

between 18 and 30. 

Leo’s are an integral part of the 

Lion’s family, with their own 

global network of over 7800 Leo 

Club’s in about 150 nations, 

involving more than 140,000 

young people, who in 2020 took 

part in 30,000 programmes. 

Any students at Ashburton 

College wanting to join the Leo 

Club can speak to any of the 

members of the club. 

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2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Thursday,19June 2025 | ISSUE 234 

What's On this winter break? 

Afreefamily showcalled The 

Snowisone of thehighlightsofa 

winter-themed What’sOnGuide for 

activities at Councilfacilities over 

the coming school holidays. 

The Snowisaplay about an epic snowfall 

thatimprisons the residentsofatiny 

villagecalled Kishka, and howtheybuild 

acatapult to fling one of their bravestand 

strongestout in search of asolution. 

GroupManager of People andFacilities 

SarahMosleysaid the play featured 

Canterburyactorsand would be heldin 

the event spaceatthe Ashburton Library. 

“This is agreat play.It’swhimsical and 

funny,and suitable forthe whole family, 

andthe event spacewith itstieredseating 

will be agreat venue. Spaceislimited 

though, so people need to book even 

though it’sfree.” 

The Snowwill be held on Sunday 6July, 

at 1.45pmand bookings canbemade at 

ashburtondc.govt.nz./events. 

Thewinter What’sOnGuide has 22 listings 

foreventsoverthe holidays, which run 

from 28June to Sunday 13 July. 

Ms Mosleysaid therewereactivities 

forall ages at the library, EA Networks 

Centreand the Ashburton Art Galleryand 

Museum. 

"There'sascavenger hunt everyday of 

the holidays at EA Networks, and you 

Mayor NeilBrown 

Aspecial time 

forall Kiwis 

Thereissomething quitespecial 

aboutpresenting citizenshipto 

93 new Kiwis thisweek,asour 

countrycelebratesMatariki. 

The pathtocitizenship is no 

smalljourney, and it takestime, 

commitment and money. It is also an 

emotionaljourneyfor some, as they 

reflectonwheretheyhavecome from 

to startanew lifeinNew Zealand. 

No matter their origin,migrants make 

our districtricherastheycontribute 

to their communities andbring their 

work skills and talents. 

Ournew citizensthis week come 

from 22 different countries, including 

Russia, Nepal andCambodia, andthat 

mustbesome sort ofrecordfor our 

district. 

It'salways beenapleasureasmayorto 

officiate at citizenship ceremonies to 

mark such importantmilestones. 

Friday is thepublicholiday to mark 

Matariki, which is the beginning 

of the Māori NewYear. It's atime 

Thursday,19June 2025 |ISSUE 234 

canmakeasnowglobe at theart gallery 

andmuseum andlearn alittle bitabout 

Antarcticaatthe same time. 

“You canalso makeaspecial star,learn 

aboutpaper quilling, or come to amovie 

inyourpyjamas, therereally is something 

for everyone." 

Running across all theactivities is a 

winter challenge,where children have 

to complete four tasks andhavetheir 

challengecardstamped so they cango 

forreflection, 

remembrance, celebration, and 

looking forwardtothe future... fitting 

forour newest Kiwis. 

The rising of theMatarikistarcluster 

in thewinter sky signifies atimeof 

renewaland thereare afew places 

in the districtthatoffergreat earlymorning 

views. The Rakaia Gorge 

scenic lookout is agreat spot, andyou 

canalso join theAshburton Astronomy 

Club on 5and 12 July whentheyset up 

at Argyle Park earlyinthe morning. 

Our district'swinter face is truly here 

andit'sgreat to see Methven beginning 

to buzzwith tourists as the ski season 

gets under way. If you're on theroads, 

please take extracareasblack iceis 

treacherous. 

I'm also delightedtosharenewsthat 

Te Whare Whakaterehas captured 

another local governmentaward -this 

oneisfor outstanding placemaking 

and it'sless aboutthe nutsand boltsof 

thenew libraryand civicbuilding and 

moreabout howithas been embraced 

by the community. 

intoadrawto 

win aboredom 

busterpack. 

Mostofthe 

activities in the 

guide arefree, but some requirebooking, 

like theMatariki escape room and The 

Snowshow. 

Youcan find theguide at ashburtondc. 

govt.nz/events, pick up apaper copy at 

any Councilfacility or scan theQRcode. 

Lake Hood 

watertesting 

continues 

EnvironmentCanterburycontinues to 

monitor thewaterquality at Lake Hood 

andthe lakeneeds twoconsecutive 

weekly cyanobacteria testsbelow 

0.5mm3/L to triggerthe lifting of the public 

health warning by HealthNew Zealand. 

Group ManagerofInfrastructure and Open 

Spaces NeilMcCann saidthe most recent 

test was2mm3/L. 

“Council is already looking aheadtowhat 

we candotomanageormitigatealgae 

levels in comingsummers, including 

working withascientistfromLincoln 

University who has extensiveexperience 

in cyanobacteria. We havealot to learn 

about managingalgal growth in the 

warmer monthsusing all theoperational 

toolswehave.” 

Ahydrodynamic model of the lake is 

also being developed to simulate water 

circulation patterns, whichare keyto 

understandingthe transport, distribution 

and accumulationofnutrients,sediment 

and cyanobacteriablooms. 

LakeHood residentsand thewider 

community interestedinthe ongoing 

waterquality work at LakeHoodcan sign 

up foremail updatesvia Council’swebsite. 

AND 

CLIMATE VIEWS 

Council has extended the deadline 

forfeedback from thecommunity 

on itsdraftclimate changeand 

sustainability strategy until Sunday 

22 June.Group Manager of 

Democracyand Engagement Toni 

Durham said it wasabig subject 

and the community needed more 

time to digestthe draft strategy and 

makesubmissions. “We’ve had a 

handful of submissions so far, but 

we knowmoreare coming so we’ve 

extended the deadline.”For more, 

go to itsourplace.nz 

MATARIKIVIEWING 

The AshburtonAstronomy Clubis 

holding free public viewings of the 

Matariki star cluster, at Argyle Park 

on 5July and 12 July.You'll need to 

getupearly and wrap up warm, as 

the viewings arefrom5.45am-7am 

(weather permitting). All welcome. 

SIGN LANGUAGE 

Areyou curious aboutNew Zealand 

sign language, or would youliketo 

learn sign language? Come along to 

beginnerclasses at theAshburton 

Library starting Wednesday 16 July, 

6pm-7.30pm. Formoreinformation, 

text Carol 0272 498 400. 

BRIDGE UPDATES 

NZ Transport Agencyisdrilling 

test boresinthe river off Chalmers 

Avenue and CartersTerrace,aspart 

of preliminaryworkfor thesecond 

Ashburtonbridge and connecting 

road.Track usersoneither side of 

the river should notbeaffected. 

The agencyhas createdawebpage 

forthe projectand is encouraging 

people to sign up foremail updates: 

www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/secondashburton-bridge 

GRANNY FLATS 

The government is making 

changes to makeiteasier to build 

"Granny Flats"(also known as 

Small Standalone Dwellings). 

Thesechanges arenot in effectyet 

and until the lawchanges, small 

standalone dwellings still need a 

building consent.Ifyou startbuilding 

beforethe rules change, youneed 

abuilding consent,evenifitmeets 

the proposed building consent 

exemptionconditions. Notsure? 

Check with ourplanning team. 

ashburtondc.govt.nz

Pip leads list of popular names 

The most popular dog name in the 

Ashburton District is Pip, according 

toour dog registration data. 

Bella is the second mostpopular name, 

followedbyTed, Max,Molly and Ruby. 

The districthas about 7000 registered 

dogsand the most popularbreed is 

Labrador,followedbyHuntaway and 

Border Collie. 

Ownersofall dogs canexpecttoreceive 

their annual registration noticeinthe mail 

overthe next twoweeks, with instructions 

about howtore-registertheir petand pay 

the annual cost. 

Complianceand DevelopmentGroup 

ManagerIan Hyde, who will be among 

those to receiveanotice, said dog owners 

had until the end of July to registertheir 

dog. 

“It’seasy to do online and nowthatwe 

havethe long-wearing metaltags you 

don’t even need anew one. However if 

youhaveaparticularlyactivedog and the 

number on the tagishardtoread, then 

bring theold oneinand exchange it fora 

newone.” 

If your dog’sregistration details have 

changed, such as anew address or 

ownership,ortheyare nowdeceased,you 

will need to contactCouncil by email or 

phone, and staff will update your changes. 

Thelaw requiresall dogs over three 

months ofage to be registered,and dogs 

that havenot been registered withCouncil 

before areclassified as anew dog. 

MrHydesaid therewas plentyofhelpful 

information on Council’swebsite about 

Council servicehoursover 

Matariki long weekend 

The public holiday forMatariki on 

Friday 20 June will see temporary 

changes to some Council services 

and facilities. 

Thereisnochangetothe kerbside rubbish 

and recycling collection, so putyour bins 

out at usual on Friday.Collection times 

canvary, but if your bin isn’t emptied 

by 7.30pm then please call us and letus 

know. 

The Rakaia Gorge has aspecial platform 

offering seasonal views of the Matariki star 

cluster, but if youwant an activity closer 

to home, then pop along to the Ashburton 

ArtGalleryand Museum and see itsPuaka 

BorderColliesare amongthe most populardog breeds in the AshburtonDistrict. 

Matariki exhibition.The art galleryand 

museumisopen10am-4pm everyday of 

the long weekend. 

Thereare also some Matariki-themed 

activities coming up in theschoolholidays 

thatyou cancheck outinour latest What’s 

On guide(youcan find theguide on our 

websiteorscan the QR code). 

TheAshburton Librarywillbeclosed on 

Matariki, but open Saturday andSunday. 

EA Networks Centrewillbeopen all three 

days ofthe long weekend. 

Forour full servicehours, see ashburtondc. 

govt.nz/latestnews 

dogsand theirowners’responsibilities. 

“We’ve also translatedour dogownership 

pamphletintoSamoan and Tongan and 

copies of these, as well as theEnglish 

version, areavailable at CustomerServices 

at theCouncil buildinginBaringSquare 

East.” 

RUBBISH &RECYCLING 

OVER MATARIKIHOLIDAY 

Thereisnochangetothe kerbside 

rubbishand recycling collection on 

Matariki, so putyour bins out at usual on 

Friday.Collection timescan vary,but if 

your bin isn’temptied by 7.30pm then 

pleasecall us on 03 307 7700 and letus 

know. 

The Ashburton Resource Recovery 

Park will be open Friday,Saturday and 

Sunday,from9am-5pm. The Rakaia 

Resource ReoveryPark will be closed on 

Friday. 

COUNCIL MEETINGS 

Meetings areatHinePaaka(Council 

Chamber), 2BaringSquareEast, 

unless specified. Agendas canbe 

found on our website. 

Tuesday 24 June, Stockwater 

Transition Working Group,1.30pm 

Wednesday 25June, Three Waters 

Committee (live-streamed), 9.30am 

Wednesday 25June, Audit &Risk 

Committee (live-streamed), 12.45pm 

Thursday 26 June, Council Hearings 

Climate Change&Sustainability 

Strategy (live-streamed), 9.30am 

Monday 30 June, Methven Community 

Board,9am ,MtHuttMemorial Hall 

Wednesday 30July, Three Waters 

Committee (live-streamed), 9.30am 

Wednesday 30July, Audit &Risk 

Committee (live-streamed), 1pm 

Wednesday 30July, Council Activity 

Briefings (live-streamed), 3pm 

WORKSNOTICES 

King andAlexander Streets,Chertsey 

- Closed until 13 September whileanew 

watertreatmentplantisbuilt. Theroad 

closurewill notimpactChertseySchool 

access. 

TrevorsRoad -One way(northbound 

trafficonly) between Beach Road and 

WellingtonStreetfrom7April to 27 

June forwork relatedtolifestylevillage 

development. 

Nicholson Street -Closed between 

Belt Road and Davidson Street from 

Monday 9JunetoFriday25July while 

contractors install utility mainstosupply 

anew development.Access remainsfor 

residents. 

Full details of localroad closures areon 

our website, ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Areyou thinkingabout running 

in thelocal body elections? 

Visiting our district? 

Here’show we roll when it comestorecycling: 

• Clean glassbottles in the greencrate 

• Clean hard plastics1,2and 5 

(no lids),and clean cardboard 

and tins in theYellowbin 

• Food wasteand allother 

rubbish in the Redbin 

CANDIDATEINFORMATIONSESSION 

Methven 

Tuesday 24 June -7pm 

Mt HuttMemorial Hall 

Topics include: 

How tostand for election and who can 

nominate you. 

The rules and guidelines for campaigning. 

What happens ifyou’re voted in. 

Your responsibilities as an elected member. 

voteashburton.nz 

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THE ASHBURTON CLUB &MSA 

June issue 2025 

NZSI tournament aresounding success! 

TheClub’sgolfsection proudlyhostedthehighly 

anticipatedNZSImixed pairstournamentover 

theKing’sBirthdayweekend at thepicturesque 

TinwaldGolfCourse.While thecoursewas in 

remarkably goodcondition,its challenging 

layout provided atruetestofskillfor many 

players. 

Atotal of tenclubs and47teams participated, 

drawingcompetitorsfromacrossthe region, with 

some travelingfromasfar southasInvercargill 

and Gore,all theway north to Waimea in Nelson 

andwestwardtoHokitikaonthe ruggedWest 

Coast. 

Theprestigious MaxFitzgeraldTrophy was 

claimedbythe formidable duo ofJanette Benn 

andPeter Middlemiss from theHornby WMC, 

whoshowcased theirexceptionalteamwork 

andstrategy throughout thetournament. They 

were closelychaseddownbythe determined 

pairofKelly andGordy KentonfromAsh RSA, 

whosecured acommendable second place, 

while thetalentedteam of JennyHarrex& 

RobinSimms from AshMSA finished in astrong 

third. Rounding out thetop competitors, fourth 

placehonourswenttoDaphne McDonnell 

andRay WardsfromAsh MSA, with Judy Webb 

and Murray Young from AshMSA finishing 

in fifth place. Notably, Daphne’s outstanding 

performance earned herthe accoladeofthe best 

ladies’net scoreduringSunday’splay, adding 

anotherfeather to hercap. 

In addition to thecompetitivespirit, Kay Fox and 

TrishCates each wonaprizefor theirimpressive 

accuracy,being recognized as closesttothe pin 

on thecourse.Thistournamentisatestamentto 

thethrivingcommunity of golfers,continuingto 

grow in participationand enthusiasm year after 

year. 

Aheartfelt gratitude is owed to ourgenerous 

sponsors: AshburtonClubMSA,PhatDuck Bar 

&Bistro, ANZCO,Arthur CatesLtd,Peter Green, 

Robert Harris Café,Lindsay Jackson, Kay Fox, 

Maxine Carter,Wendy Bruce, MarilynBennett, 

Stewart&JaniceDunlop,Bryan Donaldson, 

Jacqui Beardsley, JudyWebb, and BevChinn. 

Furthermore,wewould like to extend aspecial 

shout-outtoToni,Mike, and thededicatedbar 

stafffor theirinvaluable supportthroughout the 

event, as well as to Rose and thecatering crew for 

theiroutstanding efforts in providingexceptional 

meals. Finally,abigthank youtoour committed 

golfsection members—Chrissie,Robin, and 

Christine—whosecontributions played avital 

role in making this tournamentaresounding 

success! 

Coming Events 

June 

Friday20th June Abba Heaven 

7.30pm-11.30pm 

Abba Tributeband singingall the favourites. 

Sunday 21st June Sweet Az 

7.30pm-11.30pm 

Timaru band playing awide varietyofsongs. 

July 

Friday11th July DJ/Karaoke 

7.30pm -late 

Jae Bedford–One ManBand/DJ/Karaoke 

Sunday20th July CountryMusic 

1.00pm-4.00pm 

MidCanterburyCountryMusic Club 

August 

Saturday2nd August Girl Power 

8.00pm-11:00pm 

5powerhouseperformers singing songs from female artists 

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO 

www.ashburtonclub.co.nz 

What’s On 

Saturday 20thJune 

Abba Heaven – 7.30pmto11.30pm 

Saturday 21st June 

Sweet Azz – 7.30pm to 11.30pm 

266 Havelock Street, Ashburton | Ph. 03 -308 7149 

www.ashburtonclub.co.nz 

931164

RURAL LIFE 



From milk to 116m apples 

From Page 1 

FarmRight managers at Tōrea Orchard 

are just as excited as orchard manager 

Matt Bentley about the project. 

Meeting The Ashburton Courier on site 

last week were chief operating officer 

Gavin Tayles, general manager pipfruit 

Red Martin and general managerNZ 

Super Fund rural portfolio Ed Tapp. 

The trio said Bentley was an example 

of how staff did not need to have a 

background in horticulture for the 

many roles on offer. 

‘‘It will be anew opportunity for 

people to get into the industry,and we 

will teach them what to do,’’ Tapp said. 

Martin said Mid Canterbury’s cold 

winters would be perfect for producing 

crisp and juicy apples. 

‘‘Winter chill condenses the bloom 

and gives agood fruit set,’’ he said. 

Tayles said the development would 

inject millions into Mid Canterbury’s 

economy. 

In about four years, the annual spend 

on employment would be up to 40 times 

that of adairy farm. 

‘‘The development will create 

employment opportunitiesand flowon 

benefits for community groups, 

churches and sports teams,’’Tayles 

said. 

Increased traffic on surrounding 

rural roads would be minimised with 

bus and van transport provided for 

seasonal workersfrom the offsite 

accommodation in Ashburton or 

Rakaia. 

The offsite accommodation would be 

for picking and pruning staff brought 

into the area, likely under the RSE 

scheme. 

‘‘We will be looking to create 

Tōrea Orchardworker Sarlo Kalran, left, of 

Vanuatu and orchard manager Matt 

Bentley install trellis. 

PHOTOS SUSAN SANDYS 

synergies with other local seasonal 

workforcestohelp extend periods of 

work for people.’’ 

Tōrea Orchard FarmRight personnel, from 

left, general manager pip fruit Red Martin, 

general managerNZSF rural portfolio Ed 

Tappand chiefoperating officer Gavin 

Tayles. 

Workers are powering ahead installing trellis and thousands of kilometres of wiring despite recent rain and muddy conditions. 

IN BRIEF 

BIO CREDITS 

Beef + 

Lamb New 

Zealand 

says 

government’s 

announcement 

of a 

trial of a 

voluntary 

nature 

credits 

KateAcland 

market framework could provide 

important recognition of the work 

sheep and beef farmers do to 

protect and enhance indigenous 

biodiversity on their farms. 

Associate Minister of Agriculture 

and the Environment, Hon Andrew 

Hoggard, announced the new 

framework, including pilot farms, at 

Fieldays last week. 

B+LNZ chair Kate Acland says 

the sector was hugely supportive of 

indigenous biodiversity. 

‘‘Sheep and beef farmers are 

proud guardians of 24 per cent of 

New Zealand’s total native 

vegetation –that’s 2.8 million 

hectares –ontheir farmland. 

‘‘A biodiversity credits system, 

where farmers enter into an 

agreement with the private sector, 

could represent auseful 

complement for some farmers’ 

businesses. “It’s good to see an 

outline of the framework around 

this, which will bring some rigour. 

‘‘We look forward to seeing how 

the pilot programme progresses.” 

HORT EXPORTS UP 

Anew report forecasting strong 

export growth for New Zealand’s 

horticulture sector reinforces the 

industry’s growing importance to the 

national economy, Horticulture New 

Zealand says. 

The Ministry for Primary 

Industries’ latest Situation and 

Outlook for Primary Industries 

(SOPI) report projects horticulture 

export revenue to increase by 19 

per cent in the year to 30 June 2025, 

reaching $8.5 billion. 

Growth is primarily driven by the 

kiwifruit industry, with exports 

expected to reach $3.9 billion, 

following arecord 2024 crop with 

forecasts for an even larger crop in 

2025. Apple and pear export 

revenue is forecast to increase 18 

per cent to $1.1 billion (the first time 

it has passed $1 billion), supported 

by increases in export volume and 

average price. 

Vegetable exports are forecast to 

grow eight percent to $770 million, 

driven by increases in export 

volume and firm pricing for frozen 

and processed products. 

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RURAL LIFE 


19 

Wool classers hear tips to cut conflict 

TIM.CRONSHAW 

@alliedpress.co.nz 

Wool classers have brought in aconflictresolving 

expert to help them defuse any 

aggro in the woolshed. 

Shed boilovers are uncommon, but the 

New Zealand Wool Classers’ Association 

(NZWCA) wanted to front foot the issue 

at an industry professional development 

day at Lincoln University. 

They invited Opsec Solutions South 

Island director Marcus Fowler to talk 

about ways to keep safe in the workplace 

and manage conflict. 

NZWCA chairwoman Tracy Paterson 

said they invited Fowler to address 

conflict resolution in the woolshed with 

deescalation training. 

She said he made many good points 

about dealing with potential tensions, 

including how to approach people and 

communicate with them during a 

conflict event. 

‘‘This is the first time we have had this 

type of speaker. 

‘‘He came with practical insights 

about how people could manage if there 

was any escalation of aggro in the shed 

and how could aclasser or anyone in the 

shed help with that and keep it a 

harmoniousworkplace.’’ 

Patersonsaid astarting point was for 

everyone to know their responsibilities 

in the shed. 

‘‘He asked for reallife examples and 

it was really great participantsinthe 

audience actually were able to voice 

things that had happened and in that 

sense he asked how it could be dealt 

with better and how we could improve 

on that next time. 

‘‘There was alot of really great takehome 

messages ... 

‘‘He was very good and alot of people 

got alot out of that.’’ 

She said conflict was seldom seen in 

woolsheds. 

‘‘Like every aspect of life the bad 

behaviour is not the norm. 

‘‘Thewool industry is avery 

professional operation and 

unfortunately sometimes the small 

minoritymakes the headlines and you 

miss all the amazing things being done 

outside of that. 

‘‘We wanted the day to be a 

celebration of wool classing and we are 

super proud of all of our wool classers 

who do atough job, so it’s important to 

recognisethose high standards.’’ 

NZWCA expects to have completed a 

checklist document for classers 

covering off liabilities and defining 

accepted responsibilitiesparticularly in 

relation to animal welfare this month. 

Other speakers tackled undercover 

video footage released last year by 

animal rights group People for the 

Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) 

about the mistreatment of sheep on 

farms and within shearing sheds over 

two years. 

Patersonsaid members weregiven 

insights into their role in animal 

welfare, the welfare code and handling 

of sheep by representativesfrom the 

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). 

‘‘The big issue which was addressed 

by several different speakers on the day 

was to do with the allegations from Peta 

and we needed to know our members 

were being represented in relation to 

the work they have done with MPI in the 

background.’’ 

MPI was working with wool sector 

groups to support good animal welfare 

practices and improvements in the 

industry. 

Much of the focus of the Peta footage 

had been on shearing activities. 

Paterson said ‘‘everybody in the shed’’ 

still had to know their responsibilities. 

‘‘We talked about responsibility and 

how from the classing perspectivewe 

are creating asuite of documents to 

assist aclasser when they go into ashed 

—whether they are dealing with a 

contractor or afarmer —essentially to 

make sure there is adocument to say 

whose responsibilities are where. 

‘‘That was quite exciting and is being 

worked on. 

PROACTIVE: Wool classers have been given lessons on how to address conflict resolution in the woolshed. Below New 

Zealand Wool Classers’ Association chairwoman Tracy Paterson. 

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‘‘It’s about everything (including) 

quality control, obviously ahuge thing 

for awool classer and there is alot of 

workbetween afarmer and aclasser 

because obviously the farmers want to 

maximise their wool 

cheque and aclasser wants 

to know what the farmer is 

looking for and what 

contracts they’ve got.’’ 

FLOC Wool Acoustic 

Interior Surfaces business 

development manager Tom 

O’Sullivan talked about 

taking crossbred wool to 

the Beehive and walls of 

the world and Paterson 

said the ongoing 

conversationabout more 

wool grading of strong wool 

was raised. 

Many initiatives were 

working to raise the profile 

and profitability of strong 

wool, she said. 

‘‘We are hopeful in the 

futurethe grading side for 

the stronger wool will be 

elevated and there will be 

better prices.’’ 

Minister for Rural 

Communities Mark 

Patterson relayed his 

passion for wool and 

Lincoln University 

professor Jon Hickford 

told the audience of nearly 

110 wool classers and 

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professional operation and unfortunately sometimes thesmall 

minority makes the headlines and you miss all the amazing things 

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opportunities being made in the 

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completing the certificate in 

wool technology and classing 

course at the Southern Institute 

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industry was in good heart. 

‘‘That’s fabulous because it’s 

not just about wool classing in 

the shed, there are other jobs 

within the industry and that’s 

really promising.’’ 

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ECan chair undecided on future 

BY DAVID HILL 


The chair of Canterbury’s regional council 

is undecided about his future, as the local 

election looms. 

Environment Canterbury chairperson 

Craig Pauling said he is contemplating a 

tilt at Parliament next year or stepping 

back from politics. 

There has been speculation Pauling 

could run for the Green Party in the Banks 

Peninsula electorate in next year’s 

general election. 

But he admits he still has unfinished 

business around the council table. 

‘‘There are things Iwant to do,soI’m 

stillweighing it all up. 

‘‘Becoming an MP is certainly one of the 

options and Ihave talked about going to 

Parliament,but Ihaven’t made my mind 

up. 

‘‘The chair role is an awesome honour. 

It has been rewarding and it has its 

challenges too.’’ 

Paulinghas served two terms on the 

council. 

He was elected chairperson in October, 

following Peter Scott’s resignation the 

previous month, having served as deputy 

Craig Pauling is weighing up whether to 

seek another term with Environment 

Canterbury, stand for Parliament or step 

away from politics. 

chair and acting chair. 

The pair had contested the role in 

October 2022, with Scott’s name being 

drawn out of acontainer after an eighteight 

split in the vote. 

Nominations for election candidates 

open on July 1and close on August 1, 

ahead of the October elections, so he 

doesn’t have much time if he wants aseat 

at the council table. 

Pauling said if he was to stand for 

Parliament next year, the selection 

process would likely begin towards the 

end of this year. 

Athird option is to step away from 

politics and go back to his passion for 

environmental planning and policy 

making. 

‘‘There is always heaps to do, so it is 

about making the decision which is right 

formeand my family.’’ 

Pauling is of NgāiTahu, Ngāti Mutunga 

and European descent. 

He has whakapapa to Taumutu, Rāpaki 

and NgāiTūāhuriri. 

LDR is local body journalism cofunded by 

RNZ and NZ On Air. 

Urgent calltorule out ute tax 2.0 

FederatedFarmers is calling 

on Revenue Minister Simon 

Watts to rule out changes to 

Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) 

costing farmers thousands of 

dollars each year. 

It follows aproposal by 

Inland Revenue to change the 

way FBT applies to utes, a 

common and essential work 

tools for most farmers across 

New Zealand. 

Federated Farmers 

transport spokesperson Mark 

Hooper said, in astatement, 

that it ‘‘could very quickly 

become aute tax 2.0 and it 

seems to be being pushed 

through by stealth.’’ 

‘‘Farmers will be incredibly 

concerned that the 

government are consulting on 

new rules that could add 

thousands of dollars of 

additional tax payments each 

year. 

"This would be ahuge cost 

for farmers, tradies and other 

productive New Zealanders 

and unfairly punish the 

legitimate use of these work 

vehicles. 

‘‘The previous Government’s 

Ute Tax was bad enough, but at 

least that was aoneoff cost. 

These new FBT charges would 

be annual and cost farmers an 

armand aleg each year.’’ 

Under the proposal, utes 

costing over $80,000 and 

provided to farm owners or 

other major shareholders 

would be taxed at 100 per cent 

of their value (capped at 

$80,000), even if used almost 

exclusively for farm work. 

That would result in an 

annual tax bill of between 

$5500 and $8200. 

Everyone else, like 

employees and sharemilkers, 

would be taxed on 35 per cent 

of the ute's value. That's 

around $1800 to $2700 annually 

for a$50,000 vehicle. 

‘‘The old system at least 

allowed people to keep 

logbooks and potentially pay 

less tax if the private use was 

genuinely small,’’ Hooper said. 

‘‘Now the Government wants 

to scrap all that and slap aflat 

tax on nearly every farm ute in 

the country,even if the ute 

almost never leaves the farm 

except to drive home.’’ 

Federated Farmers said the 

proposal completely ignores 

the reality of how farmers use 

their vehicles, often crossing 

public roads between blocks or 

driving into town for supplies 

at Farmlands or the vet. 

‘‘These are not Queen St 

vanity purchases. Afourwheel 

drive ute is acore piece of 

equipment that farmers need 

to do their job each day,’’ 

Hooper said. 

‘‘If it leaves the farm to get 

fencing gear or pick something 

up from the vet, that’s still 

work. But under these new 

rules, it would be taxed as 

private use.’’ 

The IRD consultation period 

closed on May 5, but Federated 

Farmers said the lack of clear 

direction from the Minister 

was causing anxiety in the 

rural sector. 

‘‘We understand this is just a 

proposal and no final decisions 

have been made, but we’re 

calling on Simon Watts to move 

quickly and take these 

potential FBT changes off the 

table. 

‘‘There’s no way the 

Government should be 

introducing taxes that would 

unfairly punish farmers for 

driving legitimate work 

vehicles.’’ 

IN BRIEF 

SOLAR BOOST 

Moves to help farmers more-easily 

access independent solar power and 

battery technology advice and 

finance are apositive step, Federated 

Farmers energy spokesperson Mark 

Hooper says. 

Energy Minister Simon Watts 

announced at the Federated Farmers 

Advocacy Hub at Fieldays last week 

that apackage of measures designed 

to boost use of solar power on New 

Zealand’s farms. 

‘‘Early modelling tells us that if 30 

per cent of Kiwi farms installed larger 

solar power systems -ofthe size we 

see on some farms already -they 

could generate as much as 10 per 

cent of New Zealand’s current 

electricity demand,’’ Watts said. 

Hooper said that sort of uptake 

would be amassive win for security of 

energy supply and self-sufficiency on 

farm -including when rural areas are 

hit by grid outages. ‘‘The roofs of wool 

and dairy sheds can be agreat 

platform for solar panels. Small- and 

medium-scale installations can 

provide agreat boost for farm 

businesses.’’ 

GRAZING GUIDE 

Anew publication has been launched 

offering up-to-date information on 

commercially available grazing 

pasture species in Aotearoa New 

Zealand. The publication, unveiled at 

Fieldays, was produced to help 

farmers select the best pasture plants 

based on their location, farming 

system, and management practices. 

Resilient pastures for achanging 

climate is the result of acollaboration 

between Massey University and the 

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), 

separate to, but in collaboration, with 

aseven-year Government-funded 

Whenua Haumanu programme. 

Whenua Haumanu programme 

lead, and booklet principal author 

Professor Danny Donaghy said it was 

the first of its kind in New Zealand. 

“Not all pasture plants are created 

equal, but until now, there has been a 

lack of accessible knowledge about 

which plants are best suited to 

specific outcomes or how and when 

to mix species,” he said. 

“The Whenua Haumanu 

programme seeks to fill these 

knowledge gaps. 

‘‘This booklet is aresult of that 

research and ensures that vital 

information reaches the farmers who 

need it. 

MPI’s chief science advisor Dr 

John Roche said combined historical 

research perspectives from arange 

of countries had been combined with 

the latest findings from New Zealand 

to provide apractical tool for farmers. 

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Silver Staples-winning pair Cullen Bolt (left) and Tom Batty inthe thick of competition. INSERTS: Cullen and 

Tomflanked by coaches Timaru-based fencing contractor Dan Douglass (left) and Quinn Foley-Smith; 

Tom and Cullen with the silverware. PHOTOS: Supplied 

PIA students take first 

place inSilver Staples 

Students inGeraldine High School’s Primary 

Industry Academy (PIA) took first and fifth 

places in the2025FieldaysSilverStaples pairs 

competition, the nation’s top cadet fencing 

award, last week at MysteryCreek’s Fieldays, 

while otherPIA students supported, including 

withon-site work. 

Year 13 studentTom Batty andCullenBolt, 

Year 12,won thefault-scoredpairs competition 

with 60.719 points, more than 13points 

ahead ofthe next pair. Isabelle Atkinson and 

Cayden Howell, in fifth place, scored 98.857 

(when scoringonfaults, thelowerthe number, 

thebetter). 

“It’sabsolutelynext-level. We’reextraordinarily 

proud,” says PIA head, Sarah Foley-Smith. 

Farmcadetscan be up to 20 yearsold on entry 

to coursessuchasthose runatPukemiroand 

Smedley stations.“It’s an upsetfor anyschoolkids 

totakeout firstand fifth; we’reall 16 and17,” 

shesays 

“Competition fencing isnothing like farm 

fencing,” Sarahsays. “Everythingismeasured. 

You’ve got toget everything perfect and do it 

quickly.” The pairs’ task was todig in two 

2.4-metrestrainerposts,30metresapart,with 

breast blocks, addsix intermediate postsand 

abungygate, setupthree-wire electric fencing, 

andtension everything. 

ThePIA wasinvited to thechallenge on the 

strength of its record over the last five years, 

says Sarah. It’s arecordfosteredonmanyfronts, 

including the academy’sown community spirit 

and contributions, which, in turn,haveprompted 

the support of the fencing milieu, such as 

Strainrite’sStruanMoore andothers. 

Asarecipe forsuccess, it wasondisplay at 

Fieldays.“ThePIA kids came up here andyarned 

with everybody and worked really hard and 

made areally good impression.Itwas achance 

to give back.The fencingcommunity hastaken 

usunder theirwing.” 

ThePIA studentsnot competingworkedfor 

New Zealand Fencing Competitions and the 

NewZealand FencingContractors Association 

whileatMystery Creek.“They were shovelling 

soil andramming postholestorehabilitatethe 

carpark that gets used for fencing inthe 

competition,”Sarah says. 

See more about the Primary Industry 

Academy’sFieldaysexperienceonthe Geraldine 

High School Facebook page. Tolearn more 

aboutthe PIA, visitgeraldinehs.school.nz. 

JAN FINLAYSON

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA | TAITE, 19PIPIRI 2025 

E D I T ORIAL 

Happy Matariki From 27June there isa 

new business in town, bringing Stargazing 

to Geraldine this winter for those who are 

curious about the night skyorperhaps wanting 

to do something alittle different at night. 

We hopetohavemoreaboutthisnew local 

start-up in next week’s edition. In the 

meantime, check out the inaugural event 

at Stargazing Geraldine on Facebook. 

Looking at all the stories in this week’s 

edition, one could say it’s all about 

celebrating the arts: the art of fencing 

(huge congratulations to Cullen and Tom), 

the artofletterwriting(page 2), wearable 

art and ngā toi Māori (page 3), and the 

wonderful art ofSharon Whittaker, just 

back from Japan (page5). 

At Philosophy Now, weread: “Art is 

somethingwedo, averb. Artisanexpression 

of our thoughts, emotions, intuitions, and 

desires, but it is even more personal than 

that: it’s about sharing the way we 

experience the world, which for many is 

an extension of personality. It is the 

communication of intimateconcepts that 

cannot be faithfully portrayed bywords 

alone. And because wordsalone arenot 

enough, we must findsomeother vehicle 

to carry our intent. But the content that 

we instill on or in ourchosen media is not 

in itself the art. Art istobefound in how 

the media is used, the way inwhich the 

content is expressed.” 

Whatever you think art is, take time 

this week to experienceand enjoyall the 

art and creativity available here inour 

unique and quirky little town. xox FI 

Don’t thinkabout 

making art, just 

getitdone. 

Leteveryoneelse 

decide if it’s good 

or bad, whether 

they love it or hate 

it.While theyare 

deciding, make 

even more art. 

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Netball Centre pleads for end to domain court damage 

The Geraldine Netball Centre isfrustrated 

by ongoing vandalism at theDomain courts, 

with netball hoops bearing the brunt of 

destructive behaviour since abasketball 

hoop was installed. 

Secretary Leander Patterson says the 

damage has escalated beyond typical wear 

and tear.“We havehad some minor damage 

to our hoopsoverthe years, but nothing like 

what has been happening to them since 

thebasketball hoop wasinstalled,”she says. 

The centrereceived newhoops and poles 

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Leigh will also be doing a Joy Jar 

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them inappropriately. 

“Please, please stop slam dunking and 

hanging off our netball hoops,” Leander 

says. “Wewereextremely luckytohavebeen 

donated newhoops andpoles, and we were 

hoping they would last along time. But, 

with the constant bending from people 

hanging off them, Idoubt we will get the 

20-plus years we got out of the last poles.” 

Leander saysthat equipment mayhave 

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Wearable Art2023 overall winning designs by thirdplacewinner ShelbyHenson (modelledbyMolly Henson); Anya Johnston,first; and Rean Lane Garcia, 

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GHS Wearable Arts: “Expect aclassy show” 

Islandsinthe Stream,GeraldineHighSchool’s 

2025 wearable arts show, hits the stage on 

26-27 June.Expecta“classy” show,saysEliza 

Williams, the school’s head of visual and 

performing arts. 

“We’re goingfor somethingpretty spectacular,” 

she says. “It’s abroad theme (and it’s got a 

catchy song), andit’sbrightand colourfulfor 

winter.” There will beallocated cabaret-style 

seating, food, abar for over-18s, and live 

performances by communitymembers between 

theshow’shatsand bags,recycling,and open 

categories. 

Andrea Hornsby, arts coordinator, says the 

biennial confection of ideas, textiles andcatwalk 

craft “is our major arts event for the year. 

It givesstudentsachancetoshowtheir creativity. 

Ilook forwardtoseeing thesestudentsshine,” 

shesays. 

There’s an‘apprenticeship’ aspect tothe 

long-standingevent.“Theolder students give 

inspirationtotheyounger ones,” says Andrea. 

Year 12 studentHeidi Trounson,wearablearts 

coordinator, says theshow“boosts confidence, 

stepping up on stage.” Heidi is also training 

the models. Eliza points toother growth 

opportunities for wearable arts participants. 

“It’s time management, thinking outside the 

box,makingnewfriends,house spirit.” 

Spot prizes are awarded after Thursday’s 

performance. Heidi says they include “best 

catwalk, best hair andmakeup, most confidence, 

most on-theme.” Friday’s show sees thecategory, 

house, andoverall prizes awarded. 

Islandsinthe Stream is at GeraldineHigh 

School, 7pm, Thursday, 26 June and 7pm, 

Friday,27June, in theschool’shall. Tickets- 

$20 adults and $15 students -are available 

from the school office or online at 

events.humanitix.com/islands-in-the-stream. 

Thebar is cash or eftpos.Tolearn more,visit 

theschool’s Facebook page. JAN FINLAYSON 

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Peel Forest Preschool students performtheirkapa haka at theinaugural RaukapukaWaiataFestival. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson 

Inaugural waiata festival celebrates Matariki 

The Geraldine High School hall buzzed with 

excitement onFriday aslocal schools came 

together for the first-ever Raukapuka Waiata 

Festival,celebrating Matariki. 

“The idea for this event came out ofa 

conversationataneducational leaders’ meeting 

in Geraldine,” says Carew Peel Forest School 

Principal CraigSedgwick. “Wegot talkingabout 

how powerful it wouldbetobringour students 

together and give our tamariki opportunities 

to express themselves through performance 

and culture.” 

Thefestivalbrought primaryand high schools 

togetherwithearly childhood centresfor a90- 

minute celebration ofwaiata and kapa haka, 

creating connections across the educational 

community. 

“For us,thiskindofevent is allabout building 

connections between students,schools, families, 

and the wider community,” says Craig. “At 

Carew, we really valuegivingour students the 

chance to get up, perform, and bepart of 

somethingbigger.” 

Mike de Joux,principal of Woodbury School, 

praised the collaborative effort. “We thank 

CarewPeel Forest fortheir amazingorganisation 

of the event, and Geraldine High School for 

kindly hosting us,” he says.“We regularlyshare 

in sporting activities with other schools, but 

veryrarelyhavethe opportunitytocome together 

forculturalopportunitiessuchasthis.” 

Thepackedhallwitnessedperformancesranging 

from preschool children to high school students, 

with three-year-old Poppy Hill from Geraldine 

Kindergarten declaring, “I love singinghaka.” 

Mike says the community response was 

overwhelming. “Our tamariki, kaiako and 

whānau areproud of thechildren’sperformances, 

andthrilledtosee theother kura perform. Well 

done to everyone involved;wedefinitelyhope 

to be part of this eventagain in 2026.” 

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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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Offers Over $715,000 WebID AUW4489773 

View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am 

SpacetoGrowYourFamilyorDevelopment Potential! 

Decked outinAllenton 

6MelcombeStreet,TINWALD 

Discover the perfect blend ofspace, character 

and convenience with this charming three 

bedroom home, set onagenerous 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. 

3 

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By Negotiation 

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WebID 

AUT4537330 

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 iseasy 

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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Offers Over $530,000 

2 

WebID AUW4574964 

Comfortand Convenience 

Rest &RelaxationDaysAtLower Hakatere! 

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 ofadecent 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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WebID AUW4568037 

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 as afull time residence or just a 

holiday bach getaway. Call for more 

information! 

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WebID 

WU4572479 

NEW LISTING 

Boundary Lines 

Indicative Only 

SpacetoGrow, ReadyNow! 

LookingFor Your Next Investment Opportunity 

Lot9WakanuiRoad, ELGIN 

An exceptional chance tosecure agenerous 

2905m2 titled section, positioned just outside 

the town boundary, with arural feel. This corner 

section with road frontage toWakanui Road 

and Albert Street, offers an ideal platform for 

your forever home. Privacy and protection from 

the south has been created with an established 

hedge which runs along most ofthe southern 

boundary. It's rural living, but with easy access to 

town, the best of both worlds. 

Space, position and potential, this isthe start of 

something special. Call now for further 

information! 

Land Area 2905m2 

Offers Over $260,000 

WebID 

ALE4598131 

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! 

2 

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Price $318,000 

1 

WebID 

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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 

03 3080027 

CM Wong 

03 3080027 

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027205 6213 

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208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON 





PremiumLifestyle Block 

SubstantialLand, SignificantPotential 

280Tinwald WesterfieldMayfieldRd, TINWALD 

An opportunity topurchase an8ha 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 


WebID 

ALT4562238 

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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WebID 

AUE4529575 

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 

FOR LEASE 

FOR SALE 



AFabulousSpotToBuild 

CentralRetail 

Unlock Your Business Potential 

75ANorthpark Road,ASHBURTON 

Are you looking for afabulous spot? This 

5122m2 lifestyle block could be yours tobuild 

your dream home on. The land issituated tothe 

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. 


WebID 

ALE3774349 

248EastStreet,ASHBURTON 

Situated in the middle ofthe central business 

zone. This prime East Street location is popular 

and always sought-after. Perfect spot of187m2 

to elevate your business profile. Polished 

concrete floor and bright interior with clean 

lines and suspended ceiling will make your 

fitout apleasure. Air conditioned retail and wellapportioned 

amenities and storage will impress. 

Enquire for more details. 


WebID ACL4295782 

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 


Land Area 

WebID 

181m2 

ACS4052919 

FOR LEASE 

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Positioned Perfectly 

Central&Affordable forLease 

PrimeOpportunity 

Opportunity NotToBeMissed 

201WestStreet,ASHBURTON 

This 125m2 retail or office tenancy iswell 

positioned on State Highway One inthe centre 

of Ashburton. Extremely high profile with 

significant vehicle movements per day. This 

tenancy benefits from both foot traffic and 

street profile. Surrounded by professional offices 

this modern tenancy would suit avariety of 

businesses. Onsite car parking available. 

Enquire for more information. 


WebID ACL4316066 

86 East Street,ASHBURTON 

This centrally located tenancy offers everything 

you need at an affordable price. Excellent onstreet 

car parking provides convenience of 

parking right at the front door. Situated in 

central Ashburton at the junction of East and 

West streets with significant profile topassing 

traffic. Versatile open space with high ceilings, 

excellent natural light. Tenancy area of 

approximately 115m2. 


WebID RX4399947 

6Range Street,ASHBURTON 

Unlock the potential for your business with this 

expansive industrial warehouse or workshop for 

lease. Total building area of972m², comprising 

high stud warehouse/workshop with drive 

through access and three vehicles doors. Two 

separate office facilities. Agantry crane may be 

available. Lock up yard giving additional security 

along with surplus land provides additional 

space ideal for outdoor storage. 


WebID 

ACL4362504 

17 Grey Street,ASHBURTON 

This is the perfect commercial starter or 

expansion opportunity. Central location with 

superb yard space and development potential – 

this commercial property has plenty tooffer. 

This 1093m2 site with aworkshop and 

showroom situated to the rear ofthe property 

providing animmediate operational footprint, 

plus development potential. Extensive land 

perfect for yard storage and significant 

development upside. 

WebID ACS4469492 

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 

03 3080027 

CM Wong 

03 3080027 

AnitaTwamley 

027205 6213 

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SATURDAY 21ST JUNE 

17 Wellington Street, Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 2 AHB31086 

36William Street, Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 3 1 1 AHB30993 

300 Wills Street,Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 1 AHB31095 

69 Forest Drive, Methven 11:00 -11:30am 2 1 2 MVN30111 

154 William Street,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 3 1 2 AHB31085 

20 Queens Drive,Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 4 1 2 AHB31087 

8Porter Street,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 2 1 1 AHB31077 

NewListing/OpenHome 

75a Racecourse Road, Methven 12:00 -12:30pm 2 1 1 MVN30116 

63 Creek Road,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 2 AHB31029 

31Wellington Street, Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 1 AHB31115 

24 PeterStreet, Ashburton 1:00 -1:30pm 5 2 2 AHB31055 

4Redhaven Rise,Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 3 1 2 AHB30474 

2/46 Grey Street,Ashburton 2:00 -2:30pm 2 1 0 AHB31071 

9Turton Street,Ashburton 2:00 -2:30pm 4 2 2 AHB30994 

18 Somerset Grove,Ashburton 2:15 -2:45pm 4 2 2 AHB31099 

Friday 20th June 

8PorterStreet, Ashburton 

•Three bedrooms, provides ample space forfamily 

living 

•Aducted central heating ensures year-round comfort, 

plus acompliant log fire 

•Along single garage and woodshed offering secure 

parking and additional storage options 

•Modern new kitchen equippedwith anelectric 

stovewith aceramic cook top, rangehood, and 

dishwasher 

•New window dressings and carpet 

ForSale 

Offers over$485,000 

View 

Saturday 12:00pm -12:30pm 

3 1 1 

This property is 

proudlymarketedby 

BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

Denise McPherson 

027 242 7677 

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB31077 

Real Estate Mid CanterburyPropertyLtd LICENSED (REAA2008) 

Open Home 

17 Wellington Street, Ashburton 

3 1 2 

Open Home 

300 Wills Street, Ashburton 

3 1 1 

•Modern coloursteel roof 

•Healthy Homes Compliant 

•3bedrooms 

•Open plan layout 

•Floor mount heat pump 

ForSale 

$499,000 

View 

Saturday 9:45am -10:15am 

Armand vander Eik 

021 597 527 

•3bedrooms 

•2toilets, Jack nJill en-suite bathroom 

•Street frontage 

•Internal access garage 

•Freehold section 291sqm 

ForSale 

$649,000 

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021 597 527 


Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 



Open Home 

Open Home 

154 William Street, Ashburton 

3 1 1 

20 Queens Drive, Ashburton 

4 1 2 

•Three bedrooms, one well-appointed bathroom 

•Familysized lounge/dining area 

•Dishwasherand electric stovewith aceramic cooktop 

•Heat pump tokeep you comfortable allyear-round 

•Internal access garage plus acar port 


Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) 

ForSale 

Enquiries over$530,000 

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027 438 4250 


027 242 7677 

•4bedrooms or3plus study 

•Separate conservatory 

•Retro double glazed aluminiumwindowjoinery 

•776sqm freehold section 

•Internal access double garage 



Deadline Sale 

closing onTuesday 24th 

June 2025 at 3:00pm 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

View 



021 597 527 

To view allour propertiesfor sale,for rent or commerciallease, 

pleasevisit rwashburton.co.nz 

KimMiller 

SalesConsultant 

027 236 8627 

Lynne Bridge 


027 410 6216 

ChrissyMilne 


027 290 6606 



027 438 4250 



027 242 7677 



021 597 527 

Cheryl Fowler 


027 461 2614 

ShirleyFitzgerald 


027 220 1528 

Margaret Feiss 


021 751 009 

Trevor Goldsmith 


027 225 5669 

CareyVon Lubke 

Property Manager 

027 697 6948 

Janene McDowell 


027 287 3388 

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

rwashburton.co.nz 

36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTYMANAGEMENT 

OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

TINWALD 6JordanAvenue 

Modern Living -Perfectly Positioned 

Modern threebedroom homebuilt in 2013, idealfor 

families, professionals, or remote workers. Features openplan 

living, aversatile thirdbedroom/homeoffice, 

separate toiletand laundry, internal access garage,and 

easy-caregrounds. LocatedinpeacefulwestTinwald,close 

to schoolsand shops. Smartlayout, low-maintenance 

comfort, andconvenience—this homewon’t last long! 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH41774 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

(UnlessSoldPrior) 

Buyer Guideline$650,000 -$700,000 

Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 26 June 

VIEW 

1.00-1.30pm, Saturday 21 June 

Sue Prendergast 

M 027322 8422 

OPEN HOME 

TINWALD 34 CatherineStreet 

Immediate Possession Available 

This three-bedroom gemoffers comfort, convenience, and 

room to addyourown touch. Locatedinafamily-friendly 

area,justashortwalktoschools andshop'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.Moveinready. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $459,000 

VIEW 

12.00-12.30pm, Saturday 21 June 


M 027 322 8422 

ALLENTON 11 WoodsStreet 

Spacious Family Home with Modern Touches 

Spacious,stylish,and superbly located, 11 Woods St 

offers theperfect family haven.Thisfivebedroom 

home features abright openplanlivingareawith 

newcarpet, freshpaint,and seamless indooroutdoor 

flow.Enjoy year-round comfortwithalog 

fire andceilingfan.The modern bathroom andselfcontainedsleepout 

with kitchenette addflexibility 

forguestsorrentalpotential.Outdoors, alarge 

backyard,ideal forfamily fun, hasdirectaccessto 

Wakanui Creek.Withschoolsand shops nearby,this 

beautifully updatedhomecombinescomfort,space, 

andconvenience in asought afterlocation. 

PRICE BYNEGOTIATION 

VIEW 

By Appointment Only 

Cayla Collins 

M 027 341 0949 



OPEN HOME 

UNDER OFFER 

UNDER OFFER 

RAKAIA 122ElizabethAvenue 

Secure, Sustainable &Stylish! 

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. 


VIEW 

3.00-3.30pm, Sunday 22 June 

Deb Roberts 

M 021 0752 180 

METHVEN 

80 Forest Drive 

Pure potential here forabuilder, developerorhandy 

person to restorethisthree bedroom property to its 

former glory. Open plan living, largeexistinggarage. 

Immediatepossession available. To be sold 'ASIS". 


VIEW By Appointment Only 

Stephen Watson |M027 433 9695 

HAMPSTEAD 

64 Oxford Street 

Discoverthisdelightfulvilla locatedonagenerous 

1012sqm sectioninHampstead.Built in 1925, this 

home seamlesslyblends classiccharm with modern 

amenities, ideal fordiscerningbuyers. 


VIEW By AppointmentOnly 

Cayla Collins |M027 341 0949 




UNDER OFFER 

UNDER OFFER 

UNDER OFFER 

UNDER OFFER 

TINWALD 

RAKAIA 

NETHERBY 

TINWALD 

18 Jane Street 

Nicely presentedthree bedroom brickhomewith 

sunnylivingareas.Freshly paintedbathroom,toilet 

andlaundry areas. Privatesecuresection with double 

garage andgardenshed 

ENQUIRIES OVER $419,000 



98 Rakaia Terrace 

Tucked away on aprivaterearsection this solidthree 

bedroomtimberhomeoffers comfort, character, and 

practicality.Openplanliving, gashot water, log 

burner andheatpump. Closetoall amenities. 



Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180 

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 


173 Thomson Street 

Spacious threebedroom homewithupdated 

bathroom,openplanlivingopening to alarge patio, 

doublegarageand fully fenced. Perfect firsthomeor 

investment property. 



Sue Prendergast |M027 322 8422 





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 


M027 265 1290 


Residential &Lifestyle 

M027 322 8422 

Helpinggrowthe country 

Stephen Watson 


M027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 


M021 075 2180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 

RobynLeggett 


M027 214 3870 

Eden Crowley 


M 027 267 9558 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG WrightsonReal 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. Astandout featureisthe largeworkshop 

with electricrollerdoorsand aprivate driveway.This 

separate access opensthe door forpotential subdivision. 

ASKING PRICE $1,190,000 

VIEW 

3.30-4.30pm, Sat21Jun & 

10.00-10.30am, Sun22Jun 

Jeff Donaldson 

M 027265 1290 


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 



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 



M 027 265 1290 

Peter Wilson 

M 027 476 5329 

B 03 688 4084 



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 


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 



M 027 322 8422 



FINAL NOTICE 

UNDER OFFER 

ELGIN 

Lot 2-148 Wakanui Road 

3305m2lifestyle blockclose to town,it'sthe perfect 

placetobuild your dreamhome. EO$269K +GST. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

Closes 3.00pm,Friday20June (UnlessSoldPrior) 


Deb Roberts |M021 0752 180 


HINDS 

2John Street 

Afantastic opportunitytosecureaversatile 

commercialspace with 3,600m²land, 230m²ofoffice 

spaceand 600m²workshop with high stud. 

PRICE BYNEGOTIATION Plus GST(if any) 


Jeff Donaldson |M027 265 1290 

Peter Wilson |M027 476 5329 |B03 688 4084 

MAYFIELD 1992 Arundel Rakaia GorgeRoad 

Legendary Cafe Mayfield 

Cafe Mayfield offers auniquebusinessopportunity. 

Situated alongthe StateHighway 72, it captures the 

attentionofbothnorth andsouth-bound traffic, 

positioningitselfasthe epicentrefor athrivingbusiness. 

This opportunityincludesafreeholdgoing concern 

packageencompassing thebusiness, a3bedroomfully 

renovated homeand agenerous1692m²section. 



VIEW 



M 027 265 1290 




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 


M027 432 4028 

JeffDonaldson 


M027 265 1290 



M027 322 8422 

Helpinggrowthe country 

Stephen Watson 


M027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 


M021 075 2180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 

RobynLeggett 


M027 214 3870 

Eden Crowley 


M 027 267 9558 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGGWrightsonReal EstateLimited,licensedunder the REAA2008 

Helping growthe country

Ashburton 2/19 TancredStreet 

Hampstead 5NelsonStreet 

Mayfield 21 Mayfield Klondyke Road 

Mayfield 23 Mayfield Klondyke Road 

Open Home 

Open Home 

Open Home 

Open Home 

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. 

Fully renovated, readytoimpress! 

Stylishthree-bedroom home, modern kitchenoverlookinglight-filled living 

area flowingtospacious sun-soaked deck.Two doublebedroomsplus 

single bedroom,stunning bathroom laundry andseparatetoilet. Gashot 

water, inductionhob,heatpump, fully re-wired,new plumbing,insulation 

&vapour barrier addtothe property makeover.Great size section, single 

garage,the hard worksdone! 

"The Manse" Mayfield 

This homewhenbuilt wasultra modern.Ithas 4bedrooms, separate 

study, separate lounge, openplanliving, sunny aspect,brick cladding.A 

tidy family homelocatedinthe Mayfield Village with excellent location for 

skiing, hunting and fishingand alloutdoor pursuits. Mayfield is arural 

township with primaryschools, shop, garageetc.Agreatplace to raisea 

family. 

Township of Mayfield 

The church that has served theMayfieldcommunity formany yearsis 

nowupfor sale.Located on 4064sqm sectionthatallows forasheep or a 

horseorsub divide andsellasection. Thechurchhas been well looked 

afteroverthe yearsand has aseparatestorage room andakitchen and 

social room.The land uses areinfactendless from acommunity hubtoa 

privateresidence. 

ForSale Buyers $385,000+ 

View Thu 19 Jun12.45 -1.15pm 

Web pb.co.nz/AU198873 

DeadlineSale closes 4.00pmWed 2Jul 2025 

View Sat21Jun 10.00 -10.30am 

Web pb.co.nz/AU206387 

For Sale Buyers $435,000+ 






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Mayfield 1960 ArundelRakaiaGorgeRoad 

Ashburton 16 McGrathRoad 

Tinwald 8JordanAvenue 

Hampstead 154 TrevorsRoad 

Open Home 

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Open Home 

Best view in town! 

Now'syour chance to bringthispropertybacktolifeand make it your 

idealhome. With anew roof and good layout,thisthree-bedroom home 

offers spacious living areasthatcapture breathtaking sunsetsand 

uninterrupted mountain views. Situated on ablank canvassection,there's 

plenty of room to stampyourmarkand create somethingtruly special. 

Live thedream -justminutes from town! 

4866m2lifestyle is perfectlylocated. Spacious living, logfireand heat 

pump and updatedkitchen appliances.Three doublebedrooms, versatile 

singleorhomeoffice,and updated utilityrooms. Well-fenced paddocks, 

tranquil entertaining area, attached doublegarageplussecond garage 

with hobbyroom. Large15x8workshopwithseparateentrance. Private, 

practical,packedwithpotential! 

Behind thepicketfence 

This beautifully renovated homeblendsmoderncomfort with timeless 

charm. High ceilings,abeautiful front door,and awidehallway retain the 

characterofthe home, whilethe spacious open-planlivingareaoffers 

contemporary ease.The modern kitchenfeaturesquality appliances,and 

twoheatpumps ensureyear-roundcomfort. 

Perfectdesign 

Step into your dreamhomeinthisnearnew residence locatedinamodern 

subdivision. Featuringfourgenerouslysized bedrooms, themastersuite is 

atrueretreat with awalkthrough robe leadingtoaluxurious ensuiteand 

direct access to aspacious deck-perfect formorning coffee or evening 

relaxation.The heartofthe homeboasts abright andopenmainarea. 

DeadlineSale closes 4.00pmWed 18 Jun2025 







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Allenton 17 GalbraithStreet 

Ashburton 8Timmins Street 

Allenton 29 Hanrahan Street 

Ashburton 37 ShortStreet 

NewListing 

Idealfirst step 

Solid1960s brickhomeideal firsthomeorrental. Sunny lounge,updated 

kitchen, heatpumpand logfire. Ceiling/underfloor insulation andvapour 

barrier foryear-roundcomfort.Three bedrooms,updated bathroom, 

separatetoilet/laundry.787sqm sectionwithgarageand hobbies room. 

Warm andfullofpotential! 

SmartdesigninStrowan 

Located in thesought-afterStrowan Fields subdivision, this qualitynew 

buildiscurrently underconstructionand is theperfect blendofcomfort, 

style, andsmart design.Stepintoaspacious open-plankitchen, dining, 

andlivingarea-designed foreasylivingand effortless entertaining.The 

kitchenistruly theheart of thehome, complete with awalk-in pantry and 

modern finishes. 

Comfortand elegance 

Welcometo29Hanrahan Street,where elegancemeetstranquillityinthe 

heartofthe highlysought-after Allenton area.Thisexquisite home is set 

againstapicturesquestreamboundary, offering breathtaking viewsand a 

peaceful retreat. Step inside,and you'll immediatelybecaptivatedbythe 

sophisticateddesign. 

Perfectlocation 

Just astroll from town,thissunny 4-bed, 2-bathhomeoffersmodern 

comfortwithgreat storage, heatpump, gas fire,and indoor-outdoor flow. 

Features includeawalk-in pantry,tiledensuite,doublegarage, dual street 

access, and499sqm section. Asuperblylocated 205sqm gembequick! 


View By appointment 


ForSale $685,000 



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Allenton 38 CreekRoad 

Ashburton 2/272 Wills Street 

Hampstead 58 LeestonStreet 

Ashburton 25 Orwell Way 

Characterfilledhome 

Step into apropertywhere charm, characterand spaceblend effortlessly. 

Welcometothisclinker brickgem setonagenerous1669m2 section. 

Surrounded by an establishedgardenwithrealsoul,thishomeoffers the 

perfectbalance of tranquillity, personality,practicalityand privacy. Inside, 

you'll find openplanlivingareas highlighted by striking largebridge 

beams, addingtimelesswarmth. 

Tidy andmove-in ready 

Tuckedawayinaquiet blockoffour,thisimmaculate two-bedroom unit 

offers low-maintenancelivingwithcomfort andconvenience in mind. Unit 

2isastandout -neat, tidy,and well presented.Stepinsidetofindanopen 

plankitchen anddiningareathat flowsintothe spacious living room, 

complete with aheatpumpfor year-roundcomfort,and opens out to a 

privategardenand sunny patio. 

Jump on thepropertyladder 

This well-presented four bedroom homeisyour chancetoclimbontothe 

property ladder. Step inside to aspaciousopenplanlivingareawarmedby 

alog burner.The modernised kitchenoffers street viewsand seamless 

flow,makingmealprepabreeze.Justoff theentranceyou'llfinda 

versatilespace,ideal forareadingcorner, homeoffice or extra relaxation 

area. 

Turn thekey to your brand-newhome 

Currently underconstructionisthisnew build in StrowanFields. Upon 

entering thehomeyou will be greeted by aspacious open-plan kitchen, 

dining,and livingarea-perfectfor family time or entertaining. Thestylish 

kitchen, positionedatthe frontofthe home,isbathed in sunlight and 

offers alovelyoutlook to thestreet.Two sets of slidingdoors openupto 

separatepatio areas. 








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For Sale $684,500 



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Tinwald 1Shearer Street 

Hampstead 22 StrowanAvenue 

Tinwald 13BWilkinStreet 

Allenton 14 Russell Avenue 

PriceReduced 

Freshlyrenovated 

Welcometo1ShearerStreet acompletelyrefreshed home that's move-in 

ready. Whetheryou'reafirst-homebuyer searchingfor theperfect startor 

an investor lookingfor alow-maintenance rental,thispropertyticks the 

boxes. 

Inviting and new 

In an environmentwhere an increasing numberofpeopleare working 

from homethispropertywouldsuitthatperfectly.The office,orfourth 

bedroom is conveniently locatednearthe frontdoor andisprivate from 

therestofthisnew modern home. Locatedinanewsub-divisionand 

surroundedbysimilar modern properties.The threeremaining bedrooms 

arewellproportioned. 

Easy living at itsbest 

Tucked privatelyatthe end of ashareddrive,thisimmaculate home offers 

sunny open-plan living, threedoublebedrooms, greatstorage,and afresh 

modern feel.Fully fenced,withpatio,shed,glasshouse, and campervan 

spaceideal fordownsizers, firsthomebuyers, or smallfamilies. 

Familyhome 

Perfect home forfirst time buyers or investors. Summerhillstone property 

with amix of singleand double glazed aluminiumwindows.Recently 

repainted corrugatedironrooftomaintainits integrity. Threedouble 

bedroomsservicedbyabathroom with bath, shower andvanitywhich has 

previously been renovated. The toilet is separatefor convenienceand the 

laundryislocated by thebackdoor. 













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Ashburton 2/38 Cass Street 

Ashburton 28 OakGrove 

Allenton 5PagesRoad 

Allenton 1BeauvaisPlace 

Exquisite upstairs apartment 

Introducing theexquisite newMona Whey Apartment. This luxurious 

142sqm two-bedroom apartment caters to diverselifestyle preferences 

whileupholding an uncompromisingstandardofquality.Uponentry, 

ascend to thespacious living area whereyou aremet with serene park 

viewsthrough floor to ceilingwindowsoffering elevated vistas ofMona 

Square. 

Pristine and private 

This 1980'sarchitectural buildhas been enhanced to todays modern 

standardswithtasteful renovations.Sited on awelllandscapedsection in 

asoughtafter area,thisthree bedroom plus office homewill impress 

many.Beautiful rakedceilings throughout gives asenseofspace in this 

alreadyspaciousfamilyhome. Themasterbedroom has an ensuite, a 

largestandardrobe and awalkinrobe. 

Special features 

Lovedbythe same owner forover23years andbuilt by acraftsman which 

includes specifications used in todays modern build.Thisfunctionalhome 

is waitingfor new owners. Plasteroverconcrete blocksand double glazed 

aluminiumwindows. Threedoublebedroomswiththe mastersen-suite 

havingatiledshower, bath,vanity,toiletand bidet. Main bathroom also 

has atiled shower with vanity. 

Stunning oasis 

Thisstunning threebedroom home is nestledinadesirablearea, just steps 

away from aplethoraofamenities.Thismodernhomeboasts exceptional 

specifications ensuring acomfortableand convenient lifestyle.Staycozy 

allyearround with theductedheatpumpsystemand underfloor heating 

throughout. Enjoy thebenefitsofacentralvacuum system andalarm. 













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Mayfield 2Murdoch Place 

Netherby 43 PrincesStreet 

Ashburton 54/369Wrens Road 

Tinwald 17 Whiteoak Grove 

Rurallivinginthe heartofMayfield 

Well-presentedhomefeaturing doubleglazing, logfire, heat pump,HRV 

system,and laminateflooring, ideal forpetsand everyday living.Updated 

kitchen, gashob and generous storage. Good size lounge andbedrooms 

with covereddeck-perfectfor year-round enjoyment. Easy care fully 

fenced section, singlegarage convertedtoworkshop, carportand ample 

offstreet parking. Idealcountry living. 

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. 

Introducing"Bach 54" -Rangitata Huts North 

This adorablepropertyoffers adelightfullivingexperiencewithtwo living 

areas, perfectfor entertainingfamilyand friends. With twobedroomsand 

aseparatebathroom/laundry,itensures privacyand convenience forall. 

TheBachfeaturesaluminumjoinery andcomes fully furnished, saving you 

thehassleoffinding theright pieces. 

Energy efficient-bringonwinter! 

Solarheating andradiatorsthroughout,thisisthe placetobethiswinter 

foreventemperature throughoutand cost effectivepower.Welcoming 

entranceflowing to thelarge spacious livingarea, generous kitchen with 

street viewsand amplestorage including butlerspantry,completewith 

designated dining area and office nook,thishomeisdesignedfor 

functionalityand convenience. 

ForSale $475,000 









For Sale $890,000 



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Hamish Niles 

027 435 6265 

Kirsty Clay 

027 308 7557 

Paddy Strange 

027 491 5259 

Property BrokersAshburton 

Residential/Lifestyle &Rural SalesConsultants 

KarenMcRae 

027 436 4146 

MelPerriton 

022 175 0780 

Leah Harrison 

027 7372489 

CharlotteEvans 

021 971 801 

Robert Harnett 

027 4323562 

Murray Young 

027 434 0942 

ChrisMurdoch 

027 434 2545 

Greg Jopson 

027 447 4382 

JasonRickard 

027 245 8495 

Property Brokers Ltd LicensedREAA 2008 


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Allenton 91a Walnut Avenue 

Ashburton 33 Orwell Way 

Allenton 7Bennett Place 

Allenton 8a Windsor Street 

Prestigious Walnut Avenue 

Immaculate townhouseopposite AshburtonDomain.Masterbedroom 

with ensuitedownstairs+2bedroomsupstairs. Gasfire, heatpump, 

radiant+underfloor heating.Private patio, gorgeousgarden,double 

garage andeasywalktotown. 

SmartdesigninStrowan 

Located in thesought-afterStrowan Fields subdivision, this quality new 

buildiscurrently underconstructionand is theperfect blendofcomfort, 

style, andsmart design.Stepintoaspacious open-plankitchen, dining, 

andlivingarea-designed foreasylivingand effortless entertaining.The 

kitchenistruly theheart of thehome, complete with awalk-in pantry and 

modern finishes. 

An absolute delight 

Welcometothisstunning,completelyrevitalized modern home, nestledin 

aquiet cul-de-sac.Thisfantasticpropertyoffers theperfect blendofstyle, 

sophistication, and functionality, making it theperfect haven forfamilies 

and entertainersalike. As youstepinside, you'll be greeted by the 

abundanceofnatural lightthatpours in throughthe largewindows. 

Brandnew andready 

Discover thecharm of this newlybuilt home with amodernLinea board 

exterior andadurableColorsteel roof.Stepinsidetostunningcathedral 

ceilings that enhancethe spaciousopen-plan layout,encompassing a 

stylishkitchen, dining,and livingarea. Equippedwithaheatpump, the 

home ensurescomfort year-round, while theslidingdoor opensontoa 

deckwithapleasant outlook. 













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Mount Somers 82 Hoods Road 

Huntingdon 4WestBay Place 

Huntingdon 111 StrangesRoad 

Ashburton StrowanFields 

PriceReduced 

LeaseorSale 

Firsthome, family or investment 

Awellpresented Mt Somers threebedroom homesituated on alow 

maintenance1011sqm sectionwithdoublegarage/storageisreadyand 

waitingfor itsnextowner.The homeisperfect forbuyerssearching fora 

family,first home, rental investment or even aholiday home. Summerhill 

stone,corrugated iron construction with modern kitchen, wood burner and 

full insulation. 

Lake Hood Cul-de-Sac 

Discover this fantastic four-bedroom homenestled in aquiet cul-de-sac at 

Lake Hood,perfect forfamilylivingorapeaceful holiday retreat.The openplankitchen,diningand 

living area,withslidingdoorsleading to asunny 

deck,providesthe perfectspace forentertainingand relaxing. Enjoythe 

privacyofthe fully fenced section, heated year-roundbyacozylog burner 

andaheatpump. 

Land andstorage 

Agreat buildingsiteand land adjacent to theeverpopular Lake Hood. 

Along with enoughlandtorun afew sheep or perhapsfor horse 

enthusiasts, we haveanextensive colorsteel shed/warehouse. Originally 

designedfor honey extraction,thiscouldnow be utilised formany uses. 

Substantialfreezer panelrooms inside to compliment storagespace, office 

roomsonahigherlevel along. 

StrowanFields Subdivision-Titles issued 

Whetheryou're starting outorslowingdown, growingyour portfolio or 

expandingyour family,StrowanFieldsisthe idealplace to take thenext 

step on your property journey. StrowanFieldsisashortwalktotownand 

closeproximity to thenearbyprimary schools-thekidscan bike or walk to 

school. 

ForSale By Negotiation 






For Lease By Negotiation 


Web pb.co.nz/AC204929 

For Sale $195,000 



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Rakaia Waterfordsubdivision 

Willowby 627 BoundaryRoad 

Ashburton 149 CoplandsRoad 

Your dreamlocationinRakaia 

Selling FAST!9outof18Sections SOLD,and oneUNDER CONTRACT! 

WelcometoWaterford,Rakaia'snewestpremium subdivision!These 

highly sought-aftersections areselling quickly, with only 8remaining. In 

this primelocationyou have thebestofRakaiaatyour doorstep. 

-Adjacenttothe scenic Rakaia Domain 

-Accessedvia thebeautiful,tree-linedWestTownBelt 




Affordable lifestyle-"Cass'sCorner" 

Lookingfor an affordable lifestyle optionclose to Ashburton, then look no 

furtherthanthis6424m2title that has allthe lifestyle base'scovered.This 

tidy propertyislocatedinthe Willowbyrural community,8km from 

Ashburton and closetothe LongbeachSchool andLakeHood. 

Encompassing acharacter four bedroom weatherboard family home, two 

carSkyline garage,old dairyshed/yard. 

ForSale By Negotiation 


Web pb.co.nz/AL200630 

Lifestyle, farm,equine-incomepotential 

Awellpresented 21.4383 ha lifestyleand income opportunity with reliableand efficient 

sprayirrigation,excellent infrastructure andatidy family home. Acompletepackage for 

buyers searchingfor adairy support/heifergrazing, calf rearing, beef or firstfarm 

investment with theability to diversifyintomultiplelivestock or arableoptions.The 

stable/shedcomplex, land and fencingalsoprovidesseveral equine or horsetraining 

opportunities.Situatedinagreatcentral MidCanterburylocationwitheasyhighway 

access andcommuting distance, north to Rakaia or ChristchurchAirport or southto 

Ashburton. 

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Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

Ashburton 182 East Street 

Tinwald 115 ArchibaldStreet (shed) 

Tinwald 122McMurdo Street 

Tinwald 21 Shearman Street 

Lease 

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Sale 

Lease 

Brandnew 

Relocate your businesstothissoon to be built premises on thebusyEast 

Street.approximately182m²ofgroundfloor spacewithagood 6m 

frontage idealfor retail or office space. Thecurrent floorplanallows 

plenty of room foramenities staffroom etcand thereisaccess and 

parking at therearofthe building. Getinearly to potentially make some 

changes to suit your business'sneeds. 

Greatstorage! 

Idealstorage shed with goodaccess. 

Approx165sqmbeing 16.5m deep by 10m wide with highrollerdoor plus 

single door to theside. 

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 

ForLease 

Lookingfor secure storagespacefor containers,vehicles, or equipment? 

Thisfully fenced yard of approximately2000m## is nowavailablefor 

lease! 

Key Features: 

•Size: Approx.2000m2ofoutdoor space 

•Security: Fenced, providingpeace of mind foryour stored assets 

•IdealUse:Perfect forstoring containers, vehicles,machinery,orany other 

largeequipment 

ForLease By Negotiation 



Hamish NilesAREINZ 

M 027 435 6265 

ForLease PriceonApplication 




M 027 435 6265 

DeadlineSale closes 3.00pmTue 17 Jun2025 




M 027 435 6265 

For Lease $11,000 pa 




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Te Pirita 675 Rakaia Terrace Road 

DeadlineSale 

Scan formore 

"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 

M 021 250 9714 

ChrisMurdoch 

M 027 434 2545 

E gareth@pb.co.nz 

E chris@pb.co.nz 

Hinds 89 Chisnalls Road 

Scan formore 

Eskdale- Blank canvas 

We areprivilegedtoofferEskdale-a well located360.164 ha propertysituated in thehighlyregardedHinds farmingdistrict. 

Offeringauniqueand exciting developmentproposition to purchaserswithscale and consisting of seventitles. Focusing on 

aland platform that is not over-capitalised,providing ablank canvas forpurchaseoptions includingstrategic acquisitionof 

individual/multiple titles or atotal farm purchase. Thecentral MidCanterbury location offers reliableand temperateclimatic 

conditions foryearround productionand is closetoall services includingelectricity infrastructure to accommodate solar 

farming. 

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DeadlineSale closes Tuesday22ndJuly, 2025at12.00pm, 

(unlesssoldprior) 


Web pb.co.nz/AR206343 

Greg Jopson 

M 027 447 4382 

E gregj@pb.co.nz 

MichaelRichardson 

M 027 228 7027 E michael@pb.co.nz 

Property BrokersLtd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

OPEN HOME 

Hampstead 200a Chalmers Avenue 

582 sqm 3 1 1 2 

For Sale offers invited over $590,000 

View Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment 

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

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 

Private,practicaland perfectly positioned 

Tucked away on aprivate 582sqm(moreorless) rear section,this solid,permanent materialhomeoffers comfort, 

security,and unbeatable convenience- ideal for first home buyers, downsizers, or investors lookingfor alowmaintenance 

property in ahandy location.Inside, you'llfind threewell-proportioned bedrooms, allwith built-in 

wardrobes,atidy bathroom with both ashower and afull-sized bath, plustheadded convenienceofaseparatetoilet. 

The open-plan living area is kept comfortable year-round with aheatpump, while the internal access doublegarage, 

complete with laundry adds everyday ease. Outside,the fully fenced section provides privacyand peace of mind for 

familiesorpet owners. Andwiththe Netherby shops right next door, it’sashortstrolltolocalamenities.Contact Emily 

for more information. 

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OPEN HOME 

Huntingdon 14 Village Green Drive 

1,427 sqm 4 2 2 3 

For Sale offers invited over $1,280,000 

View Sat 10.30-11amorbyappointment 



Elevatedliving,unmatched views 

Set on aspacious 1,427sqm (more or less) section, this brand-new four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been 

thoughtfully designed to combine high-end finishes with everyday functionality, alljustmoments from thewater's 

edge.Inside, you’ll find 280sqm (more or less) of light-filled living, with large windows thatframe stunning mountain 

views. Asecond lounge can be closed off for privacy or openedupfor entertaining flexibility. Thedesigner kitchen 

features Samsung appliances, astone benchtop, and agenerous walk-inbutler’spantry, alsofinishedwith astone 

benchtop. It’s abeautifully functionalspace thatmakes both cooking and entertaining abreeze. Contact Emily for 

more information. 


Huntingdon 13 Waterton Point 

1,208 sqm 4 2 2 2 


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Luxury waterfront living 

Locatedinthe heart of LakeHood, this stunning four-bedroom, two-bathroom homedesigned by Moore 

Architectureoffers the perfect blend of modern luxury and waterside tranquillity. Positioned on a1,208sqm fully 

fenced section,this nine-year-old home boasts aprivate jettyand beach area, allowingyou to stepstraight from your 

backyard onto the canal. Inside, the open-plan kitchen, dining, and livingareaisdesigned for effortlessentertaining. 

The kitchen is achef's dream, featuring two Bosch ovens, an induction cooktop,and butler's pantry- complete with 

sensor lighting for convenience. Asecond lounge can be closed off for addedprivacy, perfect for movie nights or 

quiet relaxation. Contact Emily formore information. 


Huntingdon 52 Ludlow Drive 

1,221 sqm 4 1 2 2 



Liv Gorman 027 8564416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz 


Lakeside living on Ludlow 

Set on the water’sedge in the sought-after Lake Hood community, this330sqm north facing home offers alifestyle of 

space, comfortand endless opportunities foroutdoor enjoyment.Built withpermanent materials, it’s designed for 

durability with little maintenance,making it an ideal retreat or familyhome. Inside,the open-plan living area is both 

welcoming and functionalwithimpressivelakeviews, featuring alog burner set withinastrikingSchist wall, as well as 

aheat pump to ensure year-round comfort. Awell-appointed kitchencompletes the heart of thehome, offering 

plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. Four double bedrooms provide ample space forthe whole family. The 

master suite comes complete withawalk-in wardrobe and an ensuite which hasbeen recently renovated. Contact Liv 

formore information. 


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Allenton 11 Charlesworth Drive 

1,308 sqm 4 2 3 3 

Price by Negotiation 




Luxurious living in Allenton 

The vendors present aunique opportunity to secure this stunning modern residence. Spanninganimpressive 

345sqm (more or less), this four-bedroom home is set within beautifully maintained grounds, offering unparalleled 

comfortand sophistication in Allenton. Designed to accommodate modern familyliving, this home boastsgenerous 

proportions and thoughtful details throughout.Comprisingfour spaciousdouble bedrooms and three bathrooms, 

including two ensuites, the master suite stands out with its luxurious walk-inwardrobe.Additionally, twoofthe other 

bedrooms also feature their ownwalk-in wardrobes,enhancing convenienceand storage. Contact Emily for more 

information. 


Geraldine 124 Woodbury Road 

15.1388 ha 5 3 

Price on Application 


MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 


The Crossing 

Welcome to this exquisite property thatmasterfully combines the charm of the SinclairThomsonfamily’s 1908 design 

with contemporary upgrades. Fully renovated in 2017includingwiring, plumbing and coloursteel roof, this home 

offersaunique blend of historicalelegance and modern convenience, complemented by an establishedgarden, lush 

nativeplantings andits very own spring-fed pond. Inside this beautifulhome you will find an open-plan kitchenwith a 

butler’spantry, breakfast bar and double doors opening out onto an extensive deck where you canenjoy morning 

sun. The living and dining area featuresanopenfire with internal sliding doors leadingtothe formallounge,making 

this whole space truly the heartofthe home and an entertainer’sparadise idealfor familygatherings. 


Mayfield 1969 Arundel Rakaia GorgeRoad 

1,012 sqm 4 1 2 

AskingPrice $348,000 


MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz 


The old club 

Introducing aunique propertynestled in theheart of Mayfield, formerly the RSAand rugby clubrooms. 

• Four bedrooms, providing ample accommodation for residents or employees 

• Aliving area with log fire, offering acomfortable space for relaxation and downtime 

• Functional kitchen facilities, convenientlaundry and hisand hers toilets 

• 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. 


Lauriston 299 Lyndhurst Road 

23.625 ha 3 1 2 1 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 3Jul 2025 


Simon Sharpin 027 6318087simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 


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 

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Sharon Whittaker inher studio with “Bunker”, awork from An Untamed Sea of Calm. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

Winter in Japan inspires new 

Sharon Whittaker exhibition 

Local printmaker Sharon Whittaker’s new 

exhibitio, An UntamedSea of Calm, launches 

on 22 June. The Japanese ink drawing and 

drypoint collection crystallises herrecentweeks 

winteringinatiny Japanese fishingvillage. 

Visiting her Asobi-based builder son, 

Fyffe Tarres-Whittaker, two hours north of 

Kyoto, Sharon says, “Ienjoyed being inone 

place and having time to spend and explore 

theareaand meet thelocal people andexplore 

theirway of life.” 

The experience led her tocompare the 

composureofJapanesesociety with thechallenges 

thrown by life andnature, andtoher exhibition’s 

oxymoronic title. “‘Calm’ isabout the culture 

of Japan,” she says. “It’s busy, but calm. 

It’s well-organised, quiet. In that littlevillage, 

everyone’s doingtheir day-to-day living,growing 

vegetables,collectingseaweed. 

“I wasthere during aperiodofheavy snow, 

strong winds, extreme weather right onthe 

coast, butevery morningat6am,they’dcome 

and clearthe roads,”Sharonsays. “Everything’s 

done toperfection, even people cleaning the 

roadsordirecting traffic. Things arehandmade 

andcraftedwell.” 

Thecollection’sink drawings were completed 

in Asobi; for the drypoints, sketches made in 

Asobiwerebrought to fruition back in Sharon’s 

Te Moanastudio. Thereare 15 works, ranging 

in size,set in Japanese-style frames. 

Sharon is alifelong artist whose work has 

been displayed in numerous exhibition spaces. 

Shewon theprofessional category in the2024 

GeraldineFestivalArt Exhibition. 

An Untamed Sea of Calm opens from 4-6 

pm onSunday, 22 June, with anartist floor 

talk at theRunning Duck Café.The exhibition 

runs for amonth. All welcome. For more 

information, visit the Sharon Whittaker 

Printmaker Facebook or Instagram pages. 

TheRunning Duck’s openinghours are8am- 

3pm Monday and Wednesday-Friday, and 

8.30am-3pm Saturday andSunday. 

JAN FINLAYSON 

Wherever Nicky Donkers puts herenergy, 

she gives her all! Her extraordinary voluntary 

commitment has led to transformative 

projects throughout our Geraldine 

community. With anatural talent for 

leadership and connection, Nicky brings 

together the right people to createlasting 

impact across sports, healthcare, arts, 

and animal welfare. 

Forover28years, Nicky dedicated herself 

to Barker’sofGeraldine, movingfromsales 

andmarketing to innovation, management, 

and corporate commercial directing. 

She is one ofthe visionaries who was 

instrumental in establishing the Barkers 

Foodstore&Eatery, nowacornerstoneof 

Geraldine’shospitalityand tourism sector. 

Nicky’s impressivecommunity leadership 

includeschairing the GeraldineSculpture 

Trail, Peel Forest Outdoor Centre, and 

Aorangi VeterinaryServices.She has served 

on numerous boards, includingGeraldine.nz 

(whereshe also servedaschair forseveral 

years), South CanterburyTennis, and Bidwell 

Hospital Trust. Currently, she also directs 

her own consulting business. 

Through both her professional career 

and volunteer work, Nicky exemplifies the 

community spirit that makes Geraldine 

special. Herabilitytoidentifyopportunities, 

connect resources, and lead with passion 

has enhanced our town in countless ways, 

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Futurereforms plans for Fish &Game 

Hunting and fishing are more 

than hobbies for many Mid 

Cantabrians, they’re 

traditions, aconnection to the 

land and water, and away of 

life passed through 

generations. 

That’s why, as the Minister 

for Hunting and Fishing, I’ve 

recently announced the 

governmentismoving ahead 

with longoverdue reforms to 

modernise and strengthen 

Fish &Game New Zealand, the 

independentbody that 

manages these resources. 

The proposed changes will 

help ensure Fish &Game 

remains fitforpurpose, 

credible, andfocused on 

deliveringthe best outcomes 

forlicence holders. 

Under the reforms, local 

Fish &Game councils will 

continue to manage hunting 

and fishing on the ground, 

while the national council will 

handle policy, administration, 

and advocacy. 

This is about cutting 

duplication, clarifying 

responsibilities, and 

modernising how things are 

run, all while keeping the 

heart of the organisation local. 

Licence holders will see 

improved transparency, a 

fairer voting system, and better 

value from the fees they pay. 

And importantly, the new 

rules will require Fish &Game 

to engage more meaningfully 

with stakeholders like farmers, 

aviation operators, and others 

who share our outdoors. 

This is achance to ensure the 

future of ourhunting and 

fishing heritage, and your 

voice matters. 

Anew standalone Fish & 

Game Act is being drafted, and 

Iencourage public feedback 

through the select committee 

process. 

I’m also thrilled that Dame 

Lynda Topp, aproud Mid 

Cantabrian and passionate 

outdoors advocate, has been 

named as Fish &Game’s new 

national patron. 

Her voice will bring energy, 

humour, and strong community 

roots to this new chapter. 

Let’s make sure the next 

generation of hunters and 

anglers have the same, if not 

better, opportunities than 

we’ve enjoyed. 

James Meager isthe MP for 

Rangitata and can be contacted 

at his Mid Canterbury office on 

03 307 1729 or at james. 

meagerMP@parliament.govt. 

nz. Follow himonFacebook at 

www.facebook.com/ 

JamesMeagerMP. 

Lake Hood 

water 

testing 

continues 

The latest 

cyanobacteria 

reading at Lake 

Hood has delayed 

district council 

reopening the 

lake to the public 

for water sports. 

Environment 

Canterbury 

reported the last 

weekly reading 

was 2mm3/L of 

total 

cyanobacteria biovolume –the lake needs 

two consecutive weekly tests below 0.5mm3/ 

Ltotrigger lifting the public health warning 

by Health New Zealand. 

District council group manager of 

infrastructure and open spaces Neil 

McCann said last week that the most recent 

test was disappointing. 

“The previous week’s testresult was 

under 0.5 and with the colder weather 

experienced recently we werereally hoping 

for another low reading.” 

Council closed the lake in April after the 

health warning and two reported cases of 

people becoming sick after contact with the 

lake water. 

McCann said alot of work had happened 

in the past six months to improve the water 

circulation in the lake, particularly in the 

ski lane and canals. 

“It was disappointing we had to close the 

lake in April, but the primaryconcern of 

HealthNew Zealand, Environment 

Canterbury and council has to be the health 

of people on or in the water. 

“We are already looking ahead to what we 

can do to manage or mitigate algae levels in 

comingsummers. ‘‘Council is working with a 

scientist from Lincoln University with 

extensive experience in cyanobacteria, and 

being assisted by NIWA to gain abetter 

understanding of the lake to explore 

effective ways to mitigate the cyanobacteria 

blooms we have experienced over the past 

few years.” 

Ahydrodynamic model of the lake will be 

developed to simulate watercirculation 

patterns, which are key to understanding 

the transport, distribution, and 

accumulationofnutrients, sediment and 

cyanobacteria blooms. 

McCann said internationally recognised 

cyanobacteria expert Professor Susanna 

Wood was also screening some ofthe many 

alternative treatments proposed by various 

companies to council, and will trial some 

potential solutions in the canals. 

“There is alot to learn about 

cyanobacteria and how it lives in this 

particular lake and it will be amatter of 

finding away to manage algal growth in the 

warmer months, using all the various 

operational tools we have.” 

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School uniforms are apredictable 

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Making household money go further 

Planning meals, shoppingsmarter, 

driving efficiently and making sure you 

are on the best power plan are some of 

the tips offered by Consumer New 

Zealand to help household incomes go 

further. 

They have awealth of knowledge to 

share to ensure people are getting 

better bang for their buck starting with 

saving on your food bills. 

FOOD BILL SAVING 

Plan your shop. Prepare ameal plan 

and check the fridge before you shop to 

avoid food waste. 

Make ashopping list and stick to it. If 

you don’t, you’ll be tempted to add extra 

items into your trolley. 

Don’t hit the aisles when you’re 

hungry. 

You’re more likely to overspend with 

an empty belly. 

Know the layout of your local 

supermarket. 

This can save you time and help you 

avoid paying high prices for products 

placed in prime spots. 

Compare unit prices (the costper 

100g or 100ml) to work out whether abig 

packet is better value than asmall one. 

Don’t get hooked by supermarket 

specials. 

Check the regular price to see if it’s a 

real bargain and don’t buy things you 

don’t need just because they’reon 

special. 

Know what’s in season and don’t buy 

overpriced imported produce. Frozen 

fruit and veges are agood, budget option 

and arestill agood source of nutrition. 

Buy cheaper cuts of meat. 

Cook them in your slow cooker fora 

budget family meal. Add extra veges and 

canned lentils and you’ll have enough 

forleftovers. 

Store your food properly. This can 

make abig difference to how long your 

food lasts. 

POWER BILL SAVING 

Check your power plan with 

Powerswitch; 90 per cent of people who 

usePowerswitch find there’s acheaper 

plan available. By switching to a 

cheaper provider, people can typically 

save between $300 and $400 per year. 

Turn off unused appliances. Each 

appliance only uses asmall amount of 

power on standby but add these devices 

together and the costs can add up. 

Set the thermostat to the right 

temperature. 

Anything higher than 1820degC and 

you’ll be paying for the luxury of 

pretending you’re in the tropics. 

Put on an extra layer instead of 

cranking up the heat. 

Open your curtains. This maximises 

the solar gains throughout the day. 

Make sure you close them when 

evening sets in, to retain the heat. 

Vacuum your heat pump filters. This 

will improve the pump’s overall 

performance. 

Use your clothesline. 

Even if you can’t dry your washing 

completely in winter, hanging clothes 

outside to remove some of the moisture 

means you won’t have to use the dryer 

for as long. 

Assess your hot water usage. 

MAKE FUEL LAST 

Drive smooth to avoid excessive use 

of the accelerator. Look well ahead and 

try to moderate your speed to use the 

brakes less. 

If you drive at or below the speed limit 

(rather than faster than it), you’ll also 

burn less gas as your car’s aerodynamic 

drag increases with speed. 

Empty the boot. If your boot is full of 

gear you don’t always use, take it out and 

store in the garage. 

The same goes for unused roof racks 

or bike racks. By carting around 

unnecessary items, you’re burning more 

fuel than you need to. 

Drive less. Avoid short drives and 

check your tyre pressure. If your tyres 

are abit flat, your car has to work harder 

to push them around. 

The correct tyre pressure is usually on 

asticker in the driver’s door well or ask 

your mechanic to add the information to 

asticker on your windscreen. 

Save money 

atthe pump 

Fuel isn’t cheap, the cost is only 

going to increase, and every time 

you start the car, the needle on 

that gauge is heading in one 

direction. 

But, just like you might turn off 

the lights in aroom when you 

don’t need them to save 

electricity costs, there are ways of 

reducingthe amount of energy 

your car uses to get you where 

you’re going. 

Love your car because alittle 

love can go along way to reducing 

the burden on your bank balance. 

In fact, awell maintained car can 

use 10 to 20 per cent less fuel than 

an inadequately maintainedone. 

Washing your car regularly for 

example won’t just make it 

sparkle in the sun it’ll also 

streamline your ride. Regular 

servicing, ensuring your car is 

fitted with the best tyres for your 

regular driving conditions, 

maintaining the recommended 

tyre pressures and correct wheel 

alignment all also contribute to 

potential cost savings. 

Your car will perform more 

economically if youtravel at a 

more constant speed. Don't 

exceed the limits and, if your car 

is fitted with cruise control, 

consider usingit. Driving at 

100km/h instead of 110km/h, can 

cutabout13per cent off your fuel 

bill. 

With competitive fuel 

discountinginsome areas of the 

country, always take note of the 

price at the stations in your area. 

Some are cheaper than others. At 

the same time, take advantage of 

fuel discount options like AA 

Smartfuel or cheap fuel locations 

via phone apps such as GASPY. 

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Gettingthe mostout of op shops 

Ashburton has agreat range of 

op shops offering hours of 

enjoyable browsing and 

bargain hunting. 

Most run to raise funds for 

the associated charitable 

organisation, op shops offer a 

way to acquire necessary 

clothing and household items 

without having to pay full 

price. 

But to get the most out of 

your opshoppingexperience, 

it pays to follow afew basic 

rules. 

TAKE YOUR TIME 

Unlike retail stores where 

everythingislaid out in size/ 

colour/ brand order, op shops 

can require more time and 

patiencetomake sure you have 

had agood look through 

everything on offer. 

LOOK FOR QUALITY 

Just because an item is cheap 

does not mean you should buy 

it. 

Look for quality fabrics in 

clothes,and household items 

in excellent condition. 

Make sure you inspect the 

items you are buying for stains 

or damage. 

SAVVY SHOPPING: Local op shops such as St Vincent dePaul on Victoria St can offer goodquality 

clothingand household items at afraction of the new price. 

VISIT REGULARLY 

Because op shops have new 

stock coming in regularly, get 

into the habit of visiting 

frequently to see what has 

arrived. 

Shop staffand volunteers 

might be able to let you know if 

there is aparticular day new 

stock is put on the shelves, and 

if there are special deals on 

offer —fill abag for $2 or 

similar. 

DON’T GET 

OVERWHELMED 

The abundance available in 

op shops can be overwhelming. 

Think carefully about what 

you really need in your 

wardrobe or home, and be 

realistic about whether you 

will use or wear the item you 

are eyeing up. 

It’s not abargain if you don’t 

need it or won’t wear it. 

BUT BE FLEXIBLE! 

If you see something you 

really want and would use —a 

nearnew pair of winter boots, 

but it is the middle of summer 

—buy it if your budget allows, 

and store it. 

DO NOT BE 

DISAPPOINTED 

Do not be disappointed if you 

come away with nothing. 

Not every visit is going to 

result in apurchase, and it is 

better to save your money for 

the next trip than to buy for the 

sake of buying. 

Thirty year plan; give up coffee to get ahome 

Ifyou've been trying to save for a 

house deposit, or otherwise 

trying to get your financiallife in 

order, you mighthave heard the 

advice: Give up the takeaway 

coffee, cut back on the avocado 

on toast and stop brunching. 

But is that really all it takes to 

get to your goals? 

RNZ has crunched the 

numbers and it turnsout that if 

you give up adaily takeaway 

coffee, you might save enough 

money for ahouse deposit. 

But it could take30years. 

These numbers aren't 

intended to be anything but a 

demonstration of general 

principles because they aren't 

taking into account inflation (the 

price of acup of coffee will 

increase over the years and 

inflation will reduce the buying 

power of your saved amount). 

But if you currently buy a 

coffee aday for $5.50 and decide 

to save the money instead, you 

could save $2007.50 ayear. 

If you could do that every year, 

with a5per cent return each 

year, you'd have $26,000 after 10 

years, $69,000 after 20 years and 

$138,000 after 30 years. 

At the moment, atypical firsthome 

deposit is about $140,000 

(or roughly 25,450 coffees if you 

paid $5.50 each). 

If you were having breakfast at 

acafé once aweek and saving 

$20, giving that up could save 

$1040 ayear or $70,777 after 30 

years. 

Liz Koh, founder of Enrich 

Retirement, said the problem for 

many people trying to save a 

house deposit over along period 

of time wasthat house prices 

increased faster than their 

savings. 

‘‘By the time you have spent a 

few years accumulating the 

deposit, houses would have 

tripled in price. 

However, it is astill agood 

idea to save and it's an even 

better idea to cut down your 

outgoings so you can borrow 

more.’’ 

She said while small savings 

would make adifference, most 

people needed to do something 

much more significant to be able 

to buy ahouse. 

If you were earning $75,000 a 

year at 25, with $5000 already in 

KiwiSaver, and put 10 per cent of 

your salary into abalanced 

KiwiSaver, you could save 

$137,926 in 10 years, according to 

Sorted's calculator. 

‘‘A better approach is to buy 

something small and run down 

and add value to it, then sell and 

do the same thing over again,’’ 

Koh said. 

‘‘Part of the problem is that 

firsthome buyers seem to want 

to buy their forever home from 

the outset, and it's not always 

practical or affordable to do that. 

‘‘Investing in property is a 

great way to make money, and a 

good lesson to teach is the lesson 

of leverage and how you can 

make that work for you over time 

to build wealth. 

‘‘It just requires some smart 

thinking about how to buy the 

first property.’’ 

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Volunteers’ contributions celebrated 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


‘‘Where would we be without our 

volunteers?’’ community connections 

coordinator Muriel Morgan says. 

‘‘They’re amazing.’’ 

Morgan, with Volunteering Mid and 

South Canterbury, this week hosted a 

Big Shout Out lunch at The Rabbit in 

Ashburton for 20 volunteer 

representatives from community 

groups, including Mid Canterbury Rural 

Driver Licensing Scheme, Boost, 

Birthright,CAB, Riding for the Disabled 

and Mid Canterbury Connector. Guest 

speaker was radio jock Luke Howden. 

She said the lunch, held during 

National Volunteer Week was achance 

to show appreciation for volunteers; 

most of whom volunteered togive back 

to the community. 

More than one million people across 

New Zealand volunteer for an 

organisation, which contributes $4 

billion to the economy and even more 

happens informally between people 

within communities. 

‘‘We’re celebrating the volunteers 

who make adifference in Mid 

Canterbury every day,’’ Morgan said. 

‘‘They are our companions, 

firefighters, sports team coaches,fierce 

advocates, environmental stewards, and 

so much more. 

‘‘They give their time, energy and 

heart to help others.’’ 

Morgan said volunteering benefits 

included asense of belonging, improved 

mental health and wellbeing, and social 

aspects. 

‘‘They find that volunteering helps 

them to make friends and form social 

APPRECIATION: Volunteers, from left, Connor McOmish of Volunteering Mid & 

South Canterbury and Presbyterian Support Upper South Island and Arnie Mason 

ofMid Canterbury Connector, with, atright Volunteering Mid and South 

Canterbury community connections coordinator Muriel Morgan, Birthright social 

worker Christine Muff and volunteersfrom Mid Canterbury organisations at the Big 

Shout Out lunch at The Rabbit in Ashburton. Inset Boost volunteer Ashleigh 

Wederell, front, and coordinator Helen Breach. 

connections.While volunteers often 

come to their roles with avaluable skill 

set, thereare those who find they learn 

new skills as they participate in their 

communities.’’ 

Volunteers were needed in arange of 

ways:frommicrovolunteering, 

volunteering from home, to oneoff roles 

or giving up regular commitments of 

time. Anyone interested can find out 

more information or check out the 

current roles available via the 

Volunteering Mid &South Canterbury 

website at www.vmsc.org.nz 

Acouple of 

thingsare 

changing about 

ammunitionand 

theFirearms 

Registry 

From 24June, 2025, some 

changes are happening relating 

to ammunition and the Firearms 

Registry. These will help us 

ensure ammunition isonly being 

sold to current firearms licence 

holders, and support the smooth 

uptake of the Registry over the 

coming years. Here’s what you 

need toknow. 

1.Whenbuyingammunition, the sale will berecorded by the 

firearmsdealer or ammunition seller 

On and from 24June 2025, the firearms dealer or ammunition seller selling 

you ammunition, must record the ammunition sale in the Firearms Registry 

using the online Dealer Transactions form. This is arecord of the sale, not a 

registration of ammunition. 

As the licence holder, you do not need to record the ammunition you 

purchase. The Arms Regulations say the firearms dealer or ammunition 

seller needs to record the sale. This isatthe time the ammunition is 

dispatched or handed over, or immediately after. As alicence holder, you 

should expect that when you purchase ammunition you’ll need to assist the 

dealer orammunition seller with information required for the online Dealer 

Transactions form, for example, your firearms licence number. 

2.The first timeyou buy ammunition, you’llneed to register 

allyourfirearms–ifyou havenot done so already 

After 24 June 2025, licence holders will have an activating circumstance 

when they purchase ammunition from afirearms dealer or ammunition 

seller -ifthey haven’t already had one. This means you will need to register 

all the firearms and arms items in your possession within 30 days of 

purchasing ammunition, if you haven’t already registered your firearms. 

Once you have entered your details into the Firearms Registry, you must 

keep your information up to date when buying or selling arms items. 

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Addanother splash of oil and thebutter 

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Turnthe heattomedium and cook forabout 

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Mixthe onions into the mushrooms.Add the 

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Paving way for car park 

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The first of the buildings to be 

removed from council owned 

land in Cameron St left last 

week, as work begins to prepare 

the site for agravel shingle car 

park. 

The prefab block has gone 

and the two storey building on 

the site will be demolished in 

the future. 

Many comments on the 

Ashburton District Council’s 

Facebook page following the 

removal of the buildings were 

scathing about another car park 

site being created in 

Ashburton’s CBD, while others 

recommended providing 

activities for youth rather than 

Funding 

boost 

for groups 



Members of Rotary Club of Ashburton 

Plains saw first hand where their 

donations were going when they recently 

visited the Canterbury West Coast Air 

Rescue Trust and the Bone Marrow 

Cancer Trust in Christchurch. 

President Wim Melchers said, 

following the success of their Plains 

Rotary Classic Car Run in April, the club 

presented the Air Rescue Trust with 

$1600. Ranui Apartments, run by The 

Bone Marrow Cancer Trust, received 

$5000 and Staveley Campsite $1000. 

Following apresentation from the Bone 

Marrow Cancer Trust to an earlier Rotary 

meeting they decided to support the 

trust’s Ranui Apartments. 

‘‘Many of our members have their own 

personal connection with cancer and 

after hearing the presentation we 

decided we wanted to supportthe 

apartments,’’ Wim said. 

The trust provides essential 

accommodation for patients and their 

whānau who must travel to Christchurch 

for lifesaving treatments. The group was 

given aguided tour of the apartments and 

heard of the vital role the apartments and 

services they provide to patients during 

some of the most difficult times in their 

lives. 

‘‘Members were deeply impressed by 

both the quality of the facilities and the 

compassionate care offered by the Trust’s 

another car park, orusing the 

land for older persons housing 

like in Friendship Lane where 

the new units have recently 

opened. 

District council group 

manager of business support 

Helen Barnes said the prefab 

classrooms had been relocated 

to ChristchurchAdventist 

School on Grants Rd in 

Papanui. 

‘‘Council put the prefab block 

up for tender for $1 in October 

last year and two bids were 

received, but neither met the 

conditions. The school 

subsequently approached 

council and is paying for them 

to be relocated,’’ Barnes said. 

The prefab block was moved 

to Ashburton in 1993 from a 

Catholic school in 

Christchurch. 

The council had allocated 

$1.6 million for demolition of 

the twostoreyed Polytech 

building and the creation of a 

gravel car park. 

Council was presently going 

through the tender process for 

the demolition of the building 

and the construction of the car 

park. Astart date has not yet 

been set for the work to begin. 

ON THE MOVE: The prefab 

block on the council site in 

Cameron St was loaded on to a 

trucklast week for delivery to 

Christchurch Adventist School 

in Christchurch. PHOTO DELLWYN MOYLAN 

DONATIONS: Rotary Club of Ashburton 

Plains presidentWim Melchers, left, 

presents Canterbury West Coast Air 

Rescue Trust critical care paramedic Tom 

Hyland with funds raisedfrom the classic 

car run. 

PHOTO ROTARY CLUB OF ASHBURTON PLAINS 

staff,’’ Wim said. 

The donation for Ranui came through 

general fundraising undertaken by 

members such as selling linseed and 

Christmas potato sales. 

‘‘Our members are getting older with 

many in their 70’s, so some of the 

fundraising is getting harder but knowing 

the money we give organisations like 

these two is helping them, makes it 

worthwhile,’’ Wim said. 

After presenting the donation to the 

rescue trust the group was given atour of 

one of the rescue helicopters, complete 

with ademonstration of the lifesaving 

equipment used during emergency 

missions. The visit also included alook 

through their operational base, including 

the Flying Doctor aircraft hangar, 

offering insight into the scale and 

professionalism of their service. 

Stamping out elder abuse 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Abuse of our elderly folk can 

be physical, psychological or 

financial and be happening 

close to home, Age Concern 

president Trish Small says. 

‘‘It’s something that never 

really gets talked about ... at 

the end of the day alot of 

people are really ashamed, 

because it’s (often) family 

that are responsible.’’ 

‘‘It’s avery delicate 

situation.’’ 

Trish, and executive 

committee member Carol 

O’Reilly, set up adisplay in 

the Ashburton Arcade for 

Elder Abuse Awareness 

Week this week. 

It is to raise awareness 

about elder abuse, how to 

spot the signs, and where to 

get help. 

They also have 

information at the 

Ashburton library. 

‘‘The information we have here, we 

hope will help those who feel they 

need to have direction on where to go 

if they have concerns,’’ Trish said. 

Figures showed 75 per cent of 

alleged abusers were family members 

with the majority of cases involving 

psychological abuse; 85 per cent fell 

into this category. Psychological 

abuse was used to intimidate and 

control an older person and caused 

mental stress through fear of 

violence, isolation, or deprivation. 

In other cases, 31 per cent involved 

financial abuse, 25 per cent physical, 

10 per cent neglect and two per cent 

were institutional. 

ELDERSUPPORT: Age ConcernAshburton 

president Trish Small, left, and executive 

committee member Carol O'Reilly are raising 

awareness of elder abuse. 


Trish said 64 per cent of the cases 

affected were female and 36 per cent 

were male, while 60 per cent of 

victims were aged 65 to 79,there were 

34 per cent aged 80 years and over. 

What is elder abuse? 

Elder abuse can include physical 

injuries such as bruises, cuts and 

broken bones, as well as symptoms of 

anxiety, depression or confusion, and 

withdrawal from family members or 

friends. 

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Unique andhandmade items on offer 



Organisers of the CanBead 

Artisan Market are gearing up 

for another successful indoor 

market. 

It is on June 28 at the Tinwald 

Hall from 11am to 3pm. 

CanBead workshop tutor 

Daphne Hinton said they 

noticed agap in the market 

scene with very few on offer 

during winter, so two years ago 

held their first market offering 

shoppers the chance to 

purchaseexquisitely 

handmade items. 

While spaces to hold astall 

are filling quickly, CanBead coordinator 

for Mid And South 

Canterbury Fiona Giles said 

there were afew places 

available for those selling 

homemade goods. 

CanBead offers free creative 

therapy workshops for 

individuals experiencing 

illness, trauma, and loss. 

The workshops focus on 

beadingcrafts and offer a 

variety of items such as 

jewellery, bag tags, sun 

catchers, and bookmarks. 

On offer at this year’s market 

will be stalls selling avariety of 

uniqueand beautifully crafted 

items including teddy bears, 

bags, jackets. 

There will also be jewellery 

that CanBeadhas been 

donated but hasn’t been able to 

be broken down for their 

jewellery making kits. The 

jewellery is sold and the money 

used to purchase supplies for 

the kits. 

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and SouthCanterbury Fiona Giles, left, and tutor Daphne Hinton. 

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Newtothis year’s market 

will be achildren’s craftarea. 

‘‘For agoldcoin children 

will be able to make bracelets, 

sun catchers and paint amug,’’ 

Giles said. 

‘‘We are excited about a 

group from Christchurch who 

are Afghan ladies, who will be 

selling their traditional food. 

Money raised is being sent to 

Afghanistan to help single 

mums,’’ Giles said 

There will be stalls selling 

food and amobile food truck. 

Fund raised will support the 

workshops the CanBead 

provide. 

❛The number of 

workshops we offer 

continues to grow 

and funds from the 

market will allow us 

to reach more 

people.❜ 

—Daphne Hinton 

‘‘The number of workshops 

we offer continues to grow and 

funds from the market will 

allow us to reach more 

people,’’ Hinton said 

CanBead Artisan Market 

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Graham St from 11am to 3pm. 

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Greypower Ashburton 

Annual general meeting held at 

the senior centre on May 19. 

President Cath Carr welcomed 60 

members and thanked Lorraine 

Boud for providing the music prior to 

the meeting. 

President then advised the 

members that the Committee had 

attended acourse on workplace 

emergency wardens and explained 

to members the procedureshould 

an emergency i.e. fire be 

discovered. 

The minutes of the last AGM on 

May 20 were confirmed as atrue 

and correct record. 

The presidentthen presentedher 

report outlining the activities of Grey 

Power over the last 12 months and 

concluded with abig thanks to Jo 

Register and Shelia Graham for the 

long volunteer hours they devote to 

Ashburton Grey Power. 

Shelia Graham then presented 

the annual balance sheet for the 

year ended 31st March 2025 and 

moved that P.G. Smith be 

appointed our auditor again for the 

coming year. David Hickman then 

took the chair for the election of 

officers for 2025/26. 

The results being: president Cath 

Carr, vice-president Moana 

Henderson,membership secretary 

Lorraine Register, minute secretary 

Judith Smart, treasurer, Shelia 

Graham. 

Committee; Sandy Barry, Pam 

Kennedy, Greer Ricketts, Alasdair 

Smart, Richard Swain. 

Cath presented the constitution 

that had been approved by the 

Board of Grey Power Federation NZ 

Inc and had been distributed to 

members, for adoption. The 

constitution can now be submitted 

to the Registrar of Incorporated 

Societies for the reregistration of 

our Association. 

Members were advised of the 

circumstances surrounding the 

change of advertised speaker and 

we were very thankful to Phillippa 

O’Neill –Ashburton Hospital 

operations and administration 

officer to address the meeting. 

Grey Power members had been 

concerned about the recent media 

reports on the position of our 

hospital. Phillippa also introduced 

two of her colleagues, social worker 

Corrine McBride, and Julie Broker, 

and we then had aquestion-andanswer 

session. 

The area covered by these three 

professional women was very 

extensive and they are all doing 

their best to provide the care 

needed for our Ashburton citizens 

and the fact there was ashortage of 

doctors nationally was of concern to 

all New Zealanders. 

Members were very grateful to 

have their concerns answered. 

Apamphlet was provided by the 

team on anew method being 

adopted for after hours care for 

Ashburton. They were made 

available for members to take 

home. 

Raffles were drawn and afternoon 

tea served. 

Ashburton Ladies Friendship 

Club 

The club met at the Sinclair 

Centre on May 27. Members were 

welcomed by president Val and the 

national anthem was sung. 

Celebrations included a90th 

Birthday, another birthday and two 

new great grand daughters. 

Business was dealt with and Fairlie 

and Erin were the raffle winners. 

Our mini speaker for the day was 

Sue who had recently returned from 

afamily holiday to Adelaide which 

they found aclean and inviting city. 

The first day involved adays sight 

seeing of the city where the 

buildings were noted as being of 

Georgian style which had been 

repurposed rather than demolished, 

wine tasting and atrip to Kangaroo 

Island for twodays. The kangaroos 

were smaller and brown; roading 

was of crushed limestone; 

eucalyptus leaves were harvested 

and processed for oil. The area was 

in drought having only has 13mm of 

rain in six months. Athree day 

cruise along the Murray River was 

enjoyed by all. 

The main speaker was Jim 

Henderson from Civil Defence 

Emergency Management on ‘‘Be 

Prepared’’. 

He has worked for our council for 

eight years with three in Civil 

Defence. The main local risks we 

face are earthquakes and flooding 

being the most recent. 

There are 17 Civil Defence 

groups in NZ with each council 

being responsible for their areas. 

Locally there is apurpose built 

building behind our council building. 

Amayor or deputy can declare a 

state of emergency but the civil 

defence controller is in charge. 

The alpine fault line is predicted to 

rupture every 300 years. 

There are 20,000 quakes 

annually in NZ. Everyone needs to 

make adisaster plan -aradio for 

Radio NZ, text message while the 

phone battery power lasts, an 

emergency kit and allow three litres 

of water per day per person for a 

week. 

Change the water every six 

months. Go to the ADC and GET 

READY website for information. 

Jim was thanked for avery 

informative presentation and was 

presented with agift. 

Next meeting at 10am at the 

Sinclair Centre on June 25. Visitors 

welcome. 

Wakanui Women’s Institute 

The monthly meeting of the 

Wakanui Women’s Institute was 

held May 28 in the warmth and 

comfort of amember’s home. 

Juliana Protheroe opened the 

meeting and welcomed 12 

members followed by members 

reciting the aspirations. The Roll 

Call –baking for Cancer, members 

were generous with the baking 

donated. Display –photo of ahouse 

you have lived in resulted in a 

variety of family homes from 

childhood memories to those lived 

in today. Arrangements were made 

for catering for afternoon tea for a 

local ploughing match . 

Isabell gave abrief report on the 

national annual general meeting in 

Hamilton recently. 

Seven members from Mid 

Canterbury attended. 

The theme ‘Fight for our Future’ 

was enjoyed by about 150 

delegates throughout New Zealand 

who were given the opportunity for 

discussion throughout the AGM. 

Two excellent speakers inspired 

members –DrSuzanne Manning 

National Council of Women and 

Dame Julie Chapman -Pet Refuge 

/Kids Can. 

The national competitions were 

all ahigh standard and Heidi 

Wilkins, of Lowcliffe WI placed third 

in the ‘Rissington CWI Diamond 

Jubilee Trophy’ with her Black and 

White Photograph, and Mid 

Canterbury Federation placed first 

and awarded the ‘West Coast 

Federation Jubilee Trophy’ for their 

scrapbook. 

Our guest speaker for the 

afternoon was Jackie Girvan, 

sharing her experiences and 

knowledge serving on the Haven 

Housing Mid Canterbury Trust 

where 17 units have been built in 

Mona Square, providing affordable 

housing for the 60 +age group. 

Hopefully more units will be 

available in the future. Jackie was 

thanked for her presentation and 

afternoon tea followed with asocial 

time together. 

RESULTS 

Tinwald Cycling U17 

Development 

Sunday 15th June 2025. Race one, 

2km Graded Time trial. A. 1st Stacey 

Hooper 3min 55sec, B. 1st Hugo 

Stoddart 4min 04sec, 2nd Jamie 

Hooper 4min 15sec, 3rd Nick Dalley 

4min 43sec. 4th Monty Stoddart 4min 

46sec. C. 1st Lucy Hudson 4min 

34.38sec. 2nd Declan Gilbert 4min 

34.74sec. D. 1st Hudson Wenham 

5min 00sec. 2nd Fergus Stoddart 

5min 01sec. 3rd Brooklyn Richards 

5min 05sec. 4th Isabella Harris 5min 

13sec. RACE TWO: 2km Open 

Teams .1st. Jamie Hooper, Lucy 

Hudson, Fergus Stoddart, Monty 

Stoddart ,Team Time 18min 29sec. 

2nd. Hugo Stoddart ,Declan Gilbert, 

Isabella Harris, Isabella Harris, Team 

time 19min 37sec. 3rd .Stacey 

Hooper, NickDalley, Brooklyn 

Richards, Hudson Wenham Team 

time 19min 41sec. RACE THREE. 

Open Handicap 4km. 1st Hudson 

Wenham 10min 16sec, 2nd Fergus 

Stoddart 9min 17sec.3rd Isabella 

Harris 10min 23sec, 4th Hugo 

Stoddart 8min. 5th Nick Dalley 8min 

46sec, 6th Declan Gilbert 9min 28sec. 

7th Brooklyn Richards 10min 49sec. 

8th Lucy Hudson 9min 16sec. 9th 

Jamie Hooper 8min 39sec, 10th 

Stacey Hooper 7min 59sec, 11th 

Monty Stoddart 9min 20sec, Graded 

Results. A. 1st Stacey Hooper, B. 1st 

Hugo Stoddart,2nd Nick Dalley, 3rd 

Jamie Hooper, 4th Monty Stoddart, C. 

1st Hudson Wenham ,2nd Fergus 

Stoddart, 3rd Isabella Harris. 4th 

Brooklyn Richards. Another good 

Sunday with the Young U17 

Development riders, all their Times 

over the distances were excellent , 

many thanks to all our helpers, Eamon 

Hooper at the turn arounds, Toresa 

Hooper with the clock, holders at the 

start line, and also parent riders, thank 

you all. Next, on June 22, we will be at 

Bisset St, North End Industrial Estate. 

Mayfield Ladies Golf 

LGU, 3rd Handicap, 3rd Putting: 

grades 20-29 Helen Rapsey 102 -24- 

78, grades 30+ Judy Fielder 114 -40- 

74(cb) with Jay Schmack. 

Putts Helen Rapsey 27. Closest to 

the pins: No 2Ross Bros Sue 

Graham, No 11 Patron/Memory Jay 

Schmack, No 5Sims Bakery Lynley 

Mackenzie,No14Terrace Croft 

Anne-Marie Blair, No 9&18 

Colombus, Longest Putt Jay 

Schmack. Player of the Day: Helen 

Rapsey. 

Ashburton County Vets Golf 

Play from June 16 at Ashburton 

Stroke Round: 1st David Fisher 69, 

2nd Terry Molloy 70, 3rd= Jim 

Hylands, Greg Prendergast and 

Phillip Thomas 72, 6th George Brown 

73. 

Twos PWalker, TKerr and JLow. 

Birdies Net Eagles No 18 not struck. 

Next game Methven June 30. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

June 9evening B&C Ladder Rd 6: 

N/S 1, Claire Reilly/Karen 

Chettleburgh2,John FRickard/ 

George Brown 3, Martin Hickman/ 

Jackie Chisnall. 

E/W 1, Yvonne Woods/David 

Fisher, Bernie Jopson/Amanda 

Watson 3, Margaret Rickard/John 

Rickard. 

June 10 evening ALadder Rd 6: 

N/S1, Pat Jordan/John McDonald 2, 

Colin Clemens/Kerry Pevy 3, Carolyn 

Cameron/Sue Rosevear. 

E/W 1, Audrey Rooney/Jim Rooney 

2, Leigh Wackrow/Mike Holdaway 3, 

Maree Moore/Jason Vannini. 

June 11 afternoon Individual Rd 4: 

N/S1, Bruce Sim/Rosemary 

McLaughlin 2, Janet Cuttle/Peter 

Wilson 3, Johnny Wright/Colin 

Clemens. 

E/W 1, Peter Downward/Trish 

Downward 2, Heather Sim/Maree 

Moore 3, Rewa Kyle/Mary Buckland. 

June 12 evening Handicap Trophy 

Rd 3: N/S1, Mary Buckland/Trish 

Downward 2, Jan de Jong/David 

Sewell 3, Rosemary McLaughlin/ 

Jeanette Lovett. 

E/W 1, Rewa Kyle/Bev Turton 2, 

Kerry Pevy/Laura Griffin 3, Fiona 

Williamson/Jim Rooney. 

June 15, Sunday Conlands Trophy: 

Gold 1, Pat Jordan/Peter Wilson 2, 

Kerry Pevy/Laura Griffin 3, Sue 

Rosevear/Anne Reid. 

Blue 1, Heather Sim/Leah Wackrow 

2, Johnny Wright/Bernadette van der 

Lim 3, Audrey Rooney/JimRooney. 

1, Jan Johnson/Perry Jowers 2, 

Claire Reilly/Carolyn Cameron 3, 

Pauline Scott/Sheryl Reid. 

Methven Golf Club 

June 14 Harry Maw Memorial 

Trophy -Combined Stroke: Harry 

Maw Memorial Trophy Winners – 

Frank Sandys &Graham Gunn 149. 

Senior: Phil Johnson 80 –9–71by 

lot. Junior: Phil Thomas 104 –30-74. 

Other good scores: 71 Piers Rolton, 

72 Frank Sandys,75 Alister Maxwell, 

Dayle Lucas, Keith Middleton. 

Methven Four Square Supermarket 

Best Nett: Phil Johnson 71 by lot. 

Nearest the Pins: No 4 

Charterhouse Farm –Alister Maxwell. 

No 6Methven Pubs –Michael Kemp. 

No 13 Ski Time –Dayle Lucas. No 14 

2nd shot –Methven Resort –Frank 

Sandys. No 17 Hunters Wines –Phil 

Johnson. 

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and Jeremy Markham, as areserve. 

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Golden BayMotueka). 

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Championships in Ashburton. It ran from 

June 7to14. 

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and Denise Clarkson win the Open New 

Zealand Pairs against Matthew Farquhar 

and Nash Smith. 

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understood to be the first player ever to 

make the pairs final in the same year as 

winning the singles. Third equals were 

Simon Poppleton/Georgia Fisher and 

Matthew Foster/Dylan Foster. 

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married couple going the farthestwent to 

Emma and James Sullivan. 

Mike King and Ann Graham won the 

Masters Pairs, defeating Alan Gibson and 

Christine Shand in the final. 

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Raewyn Fryer and Colin Cooper/Margaret 

Bunt. 

In the triples, Marcus Trlin and Denise 

Clarkson teamed up with Carl Te Wharau 

to win the New Zealand Open Triples just 

days after their pairs victory. They 

defeated the wellperformed family team 

of Gary, Graham and Jan Low in ahighlycontested 

final. Third equal teams were: 

Grant Rayner, Paul Psaila, Jeff Stuart, and 

David Archer, Candace Andrew, Joy 

Archer. 

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Pratt, Bernard Bennett and Carolyn Pratt. 

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equal teams were Clarrie Head, Kevin 

Piper, Janet Piper, and Bruce Dalton, 

Nigel Parker, RaewynFryer 

In the fours, Matthew Ellis guided his 

team of Ryan Bishop, Angela Leslie and 

Delwyn Ellis to awin in the 75th National 

Indoor Bowling Championships Open 

Foursevent. They defeated Brandon 

Fuge, Presley Williams, Sheree Holmes 

and Hanna Silvester in awellcontested 

final. 

Third equal teams were Marcus Trlin, 

DeniseClarkson, Kevin Crighton, Maree 

Crighton, and Alex Reed, Matthew 

Farquhar, Nash Smith, Colin Williams. 

In the Masters Fours, Allan Gibson and 

Christine Shand teamed up with Carol 

Dawson and David Shand to round off an 

exceptional Masters Championship for 

South Canterbury by winning the fours. In 

avery close final, they defeated Bruce 

Dalton, Nigel Parker, Raewyn Fryer and 

Glenis Cohen. 

Third equal teams were Warren Gibb, 

Bryan Pulley, Louise Mason, Lois Lamont, 

and Frank McKenna, Bruce Pedley, 

Sharon McKenna, Liz Gardiner. 

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World 

champs 

focus 

From Page 3 

Monique Brake said even though 

her cycling was an individual 

sport she was thankful for the 

support of thosearound her . 

‘‘It takes more than one person 

to make it all come together, so I 

am amazingly blessed with all the 

support Ihave around me, from 

friends to family, coaches etc,’’ 

she said. ‘‘I’m really lucky.’’ 

Cycling New Zealand(CNZ) 

said Brake started her cycling 

journey in downhill mountain 

biking before transitioning to 

road in 2022. She quickly found 

her true calling on the velodrome 

under the guidance of Gyde. 

‘‘The rewards have been 

awesome,’’ Brake said. 

‘‘I kind of wish Ihad found it 

sooner, Ilove it. It suits me.’’ 

Brake, representing 

Canterbury Track Cycling Club, 

has broken her own national 

record in the 2000m individual 

pursuit and established herself 

as aforce on the boards. CNZ 

said her campaign at the 2024 

Masters World Track Cycling 

Championships in Roubaix was a 

standout, earningsilver medals 

in both the pursuit and the points 

race. ‘‘Off the track, Monique and 

husband, Paul, support local 

cyclingthrough their Ashburton 

bike shop, the Tinwald Cycling 

Club, and initiatives like the 

Holmes Solutions Fixxie Chicks, 

promoting women’s racing and 

community causes. Monique’s 

energy, commitment, and success 

make her atruly deserving 

recipient of this award and a 

role model for masters athletes 

nationwide.’’ 

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NEWS 


59 

New faces guaranteed for council 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 

Local democracy reporting 

Candidates are already at the 

starting line for Ashburton's 

election race, with nominations 

still weeks away from opening. 

One district councillor has 

joined Mayor Neil Brown in 

announcing this term will be 

their last, and the Methven 

Community Board will need a 

new chairperson. 

Councillor Leen Braam has 

decided to call time on his 

council career due to the 

effects of long covid. 

“I was keen to stand for 

council again at the next 

elections but long covid gave 

me some challenges over the 

last two years,” Braam said. 

He said he has battled weight 

loss, aches, fatigue, memory 

loss, and the ability to speak –a 

symptom he joked “some 

people are happy with”. 

“The weight and body are 

fine again. The memory and the 

speech are slowly getting back.” 

Fatigue comes and goes and 

the ‘‘connection between my 

brain and mouth is not always 

correct”, he said. 

“You lose your confidenceas 

you never know what happens 

next.” 

It has resulted in him making 

the tough decision to not run for 

council again. 

With Brown and Braam 

CHANGE: Megan Fitzgerald, left, is the Ashburton District's youngest elected member and is leaning 

towardsanother term on the Methven Community Board before running for council, while former 

councillor and current Methven Community Board chairperson Kelvin Holmes is stepping away from 

local politics. 


bowing out, therewillbeat 

least two new faces around the 

council table. 

Thereare already four 

candidates for the mayoralty: 

councillor Russell Ellis, deputy 

mayor Liz McMillan, councillor 

RobMackle, and Ashburton 

resident Jeff Ryan. 

Mackle said he will not restand 

in the Western Ward, 

while Ellis (Ashburton) and 

McMillan (Western) both plan 

to also run in their respective 

wards. 

Councillors Tony Todd and 

Phill Hooper will both seek a 

second term. 

While councillors Carolyn 

Cameron and Lynette Lovett 

are yet to make an 

announcement,Richard Wilson 

said he will make his decision 

later this month. 

Wide Open Out West 

With McMillan and Mackle 

the incumbent Western Ward 

councillors, there could 

potentially be two new 

councillors from the western 

side of the district. 

None of the Methven 

Community Board members 

have indicated they are looking 

to run forthe council. 

Megan Fitzgerald hasn’t 

ruled out running for aseat in 

the west, but at this stage is only 

looking to stand for asecond 

term on the community board. 

“I think another term on the 

board will develop my skillsas 

it’s important to have agood 

grounding before running for 

the council. 

Her second childisdue in 

July, with her daughter Louise 

born at the end of 2023, and “the 

campaign trail with anewborn 

could be rather challenging”. 

Board chairperson Kelvin 

Holmes, aformer district 

councillor from 2001 to 2010, 

has decided it is time to step 

away from local politics. 

“It’s time for me to move on 

and for others to step up. 

“I think the community board 

is in agreat place.” 

Deputy chairperson Richie 

Owen will also only be seeking 

aseat on the community board 

for athird term. 

“There has been some great 

community projects and I’m 

excited to see where they go,” 

Owen said. 

Firstterm board members 

Allan Lock and Robin 

Jenkinson did not respond. 

Nominations for the election 

officially open on July 4. 

Voting documents will be 

delivered in September, with 

voting closing at midday on 

October 11. 

LDR is local body journalism cofunded 

by RNZ and NZ On Air. 

CHRISTIAN COMMENT 

Alone and happy! 

Iread an article recently that 

stated that people were 

discovering that being alone 

can make you happy. Iwas 

intrigued! Partially because I 

live and work in adistrict that 

should, therefore, be one of 

the happiest around. Farmers 

and truck drivers spend many 

hours in solitude, keeping 

their own company, ordering 

meals and packing lunches for 

one! 

But mostly Iamintrigued 

because the Scriptures have 

always told us that solitude 

and being alone has great 

benefits to every human being. 

Jesus was the most human of 

any that has walked this 

planet, and he was single and 

enjoyed solitude. But Jesus 

also endured loneliness which 

grieved him to the core. 

Being alone and enjoying 

being single is not the same as 

loneliness. 

Everyhuman being was 

created to enjoyrelationship – 

we are born into families, we 

are supposed to develop 

friendships,deep personal 

ones. 

Solitude is helpful and 

necessary when our lives are 

busy or justfull of‘stuff’. 

Jesus knew this, often 

seeking solitude to talk to God 

his Father in Heaven. Being 

alone gives us achance to take 

stock of things, perhaps to ask 

questions on whether we are 

toodependent on othersand 

what othersthink. 

Being alone gives us time to 

listen to God speak to us 

through Jesus and come to an 

understanding ofwhat God 

has given us. 

It is also possible to crave 

solitude too much –atthat 

point it will notlead to 

happiness but frustration and 

dissatisfaction and loneliness. 

Of course, it is also possible to 

have more friends ‘than you 

could shake astick at’ and yet 

still feel lonely. 

Spending time alone and 

enjoying solitude are good 

things, especially when that 

time is spent talking to the one 

true living God, whether you 

are afarmer or atruck driver, 

whether you have many 

friends or feel truly alone, 

whether you are busy or not. 

Jesus said, 28 “Come to me, 

all you who are weary and 

burdened, and Iwill give you 

rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you 

and learn from me, forIam 

gentle and humble in heart, 

and you will find rest for your 

souls.” (Matthew 11:2829NIV) 

Al Drye 

St. Paul’s Rakaia District 

Night Church, Ashburton 

Exports help boost 

economy in Canterbury 

Strong commodity prices and 

soaring food and fibre exports 

have helped power the South 

Island to astrong start to 2025. 

Canterbury, West Coast, Otago 

and Marlborough have the top 

four spots of ASB’s Regional 

Economic Scoreboard for Q1. 

Canterbury has kicked off 

2025 on ahigh, securing first 

place off the back of abroadbased 

recovery across retail, 

housing and consumer 

confidence. 

Chief Economist Nick Tuffley 

said the scoreboard was 

reflecting what many in the 

regions already knew rural 

New Zealand is doing the heavy 

lifting right now. 

“South Island regions are 

benefiting from strong 

commodity tailwinds and 

resilient export demand, 

especially across dairy, meat, 

forestry and horticulture.” 

The ruralled momentum 

came as government forecast 

recordbreaking export earnings 

for New Zealand’s food and fibre 

sector, expected to rise 12 per 

cent to $54.6 billion in the year 

ahead. Fieldays 2025 put a 

national spotlight on the sector’s 

strength, with farmers, growers, 

fishers and foresters driving a 

powerful export rebound. 

Minister for the South Island, 

James Meager said the data was 

an absolute success story for the 

South Island and proof of the 

enormous contribution it makes 

to our national GDP –and the 

huge potential there is for even 

greater growth tobolster New 

Zealand’s economic recovery.’’ 

“It’s fantastic to see 

Canterbury in the top spot for 

the first quarter of 2025, where 

rural strength is boosting 

confidence and aiding recovery 

across retail and housing. It’s no 

wonder people are queuing to 

move there.’’ 

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Powerful equipment and 

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Experienced 

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or phone John Cameron 

027 435 1042 

HOME HANDYMAN 

Builder, specialising in 

Decking, Carports, 

Cladding restoration and 

Timber window repairs. 

General homehandyman 

work. Phone 

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DENTURE REPAIRS 

Peter Rumping, retired 

dentist, repairs broken 

dentures. Phone 027 

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COMPUTER HELP - 

Need personalised help, 

learning to use your 

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iPhone/iPad/Mac, 

network or electronic 

stuff? Call Frank on 021 

120 9292 

BUILDER, MacKenzie 

Building and Property 

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small jobs, and 

everything in between. 

Building, plastering, 

painting and more. 

Experienced tradesman. 

Call Gavin021 2671979. 

TRADES&SERVICES 

CLEANING servicing 

Ashburton and 

surrounding districts. 

$80. per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on03324 2999 

and leaveamessage. 

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. 

TILING - For all your 

tiling requirements 

including kitchen splash 

backs, flooring etc. (Full 

water proofing) Call 

Kevin on 027496 8314. 

LOCKSMITH/DOOR, 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

bifold door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call 

Nigel at Doors and More 

and 027 516 7104. 

CHIMNEY SWEEP - for a 

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Dan McKerrow for 

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CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY 

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Over 30 year’s experience of cleaning. 

EcoFriendly GST Registered 

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Doors open 9:30am 

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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 budgetingand cashflow management 

• Maintainand enhanceofficesystems,and companycompliance 

• Supportthe management team with executive-leveladministration 

Youwill: 

• Haveagoodaccountingknowledge 

• Beproficient with Xero andExcel 

• Wellorganised andefficient with good clearcommunication 

What We Offer: 

• Permanent positionconsistingof15-20 hoursper week 

• Flexibleworking hourswithsomeability to work remotely 

• Asenior leadership role in alocally owned, supportive company 

• Competitive salary basedonexperience 

• Apositiveand professionalteamenvironment 

Applicants forthispositionshouldhaveNZResidency. 

To applypleaseemail acopyofyourCVtogether with acover letter 

to hamish@smithandchurch.co.nz or contact 

Hamish Wilson in confidenceon03308 9019. 

COMMUNITY NOTICES 

CHIMNEY SWEEP 

Operating Locally. $65. 

Please phone 021 0847 

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AUCTIONSALES 

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REITH AGRI-IMPORTS LTD 

(FORMERLYNZTRACTORSLTD) 

FRIDAY4TH JULY-11AM 

261 Hinds Highway, Ashburton 

Preliminary Notice 

Items Include: 

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PC2300 PalfingerCrane 130,000kg(Regonhold), 

HysterH50 Forklift (Diesel),2003 Suzuki LTF 

Quad (16,750km), EwingBaleBuggy,Tandem Axle 

Double Horse Float, WaterFilledHeavy Roller (8ft 

wide, 5ft dia, ½” plate &folding drawbar), Grizzly 

5Leg Ripper,Sumo Trio 4m, GregoireBesson 8F 

Semi MountedReversiblePlough (autoreset, vari 

width withnew shares and points), Kverneland 

PG100 8F Reversible Plough (autoreset, vari 

width, newboards), Kverneland LO 6F Fully 

MountedReversiblePlough, Hubbard22ft HD 

Maxitill, American LineDiscs3m, Wilett HD Discs 

3m, Hooper Tandem Discs 3.8mx2, Kuhn Discover 

XS Discs 24 Blade, Quivogne Discs 2.8m x2,plus 

numerous other plant&sundry items. 

Full details will be advertised in TheAshburton 

Courier on Thursday26th June. 

Photosavailable from next week at 

www.hazlett.nz -“What’sOn.” 

Further enquiries: 

GeoffWright(Hazlett) 027 462 0131 

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Phone: 308 7664 

office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz • 199 Burnett St,Ashburton 

934765 


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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 to communicate well with others, and 

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Email your CV to simsbakery@xtra.co.nz 

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Ashburton Storage 

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AFTER HOURS 

HEALTHCARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE111 

Forall other medical assistanceoutside of normal 

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61 



RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 

Resource consent application: CRC213738 

Applicant: 

Castleridge Station Limited 

Address for service: PO Box 302 

Cromwell 9342 

Attn: Kate Nielsen-Vold 

Kate.NV@landpro.co.nz 

Canterbury Regional Council has received an application from Castleridge 

Station Limited for aresource consent, CRC213738 -touse land for farming. 

The application is intended to replace anexisting farming land use consent. 

The application, ifgranted, will authorise the continuation of existing farming 

activities on the property located at 834 Hakatere Heron Road, Ashburton 

Lakes. The property isanexisting dryland farm, approximately 5,930 ha in 

area with alivestock mixture that includes sheep, beef and deer, along with 

associated crops. 

Aconsent duration of 15 years issought. 

Resource consent application: CRC213738 

Consent Holder: Mt Arrowsmith Limited and Mr PW& 

Mrs WFWareing 

Address for service: c/- Landpro Limited 

PO Box 302 

Cromwell 9342 

Attn: Kate Nielsen-Vold 

Kate.NV@landpro.co.nz 

The Canterbury Regional Council has served notice onMtArrowsmith Limited 

and Mr PW&Mrs WFWareing, the consent holders, of its intention toreview 

the conditions of the following resource consent (the review): 

CRC241977 (review of consent CRC166953) –touse land for farming. The 

property islocated at 1653 Hakatere Heron Road and includes approximately 

2,572 hathat are located within the Ōtūwharekai /Ashburton Lakes catchment. 

The existing consent authorises the use of land for farming in the Lake Heron 

and the Māori Lakes NutrientAllocation Zones (as defined in the Canterbury 

Land and Water Regional Plan). CRC166953 expires on 5May 2031. 

This public notice summarises the notice ofreview served onthe consent 

holders. 

The review isofconditions 2, 3and 4ofthe consent which currently require: 

•AFarm Environment Plan to be kept and followed at all times in 

accordance withAppendix CRC166953. 

•Auditing ofthe Farm Environment Plan within the first 12 months and 

ongoing audits following Part CofAppendix CRC166953. 

•The achievement and maintenance of at least aBgrade in audits. 

The purpose of the review istoensure that the conditions of resource consent 

CRC166953 are appropriate (with reference to the Canterbury Land and Water 

Regional Plan and other relevant planning documents) to manage the effects of 

farming activities on freshwater. 

No specific changes to conditions were proposed bythe Canterbury Regional 

Council as apart ofthe notice of review. 

Full details of the consent application including the assessment of 

environmental effects, and review proposal can be viewed at the Environment 

Canterbury office at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch; oronline at: 

www.ecan.govt.nz/notifiedapplications 

Any person may make awritten submission on the applications, but aperson 

who is atrade competitor of the applicant may do so only ifthat person is 

directly affected by an effect ofthe activity to which the application relates that— 

(a) adversely affects the environment; and 

(b) does not relate to trade competition orthe effects of trade competition. 

All written submissions are to be sent to Environment Canterbury, PO Box 345 

Christchurch 8140; oremailed to Consent.Submissions@ecan.govt.nz.Acopy 

of the submission must also besent to theApplicant at the address for service 

detailed above. 

For advice onthe application and review proposal contact Environment 

Canterbury phone (03) 353-9007, or 0800ECINFO (0800 324 636) or email 

ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz; 

Submissions must be received by Environment Canterbury nolater than 

5pm Thursday 17 July 2025 

Dr. Stefanie Rixecker 

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Ourservices arefreeand confidential. 

If youorsomeone youcareabout has cancer 

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Deaths 

COOKSON, Kenneth (Ken), 

passed away peacefully on 

June 14, 2025, at Rosebank 

Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 100 

years. Dearly loved husband 

and friend of Rhonda. Much 

loved father of Diana, fatherin-law 

of Tobi Nischalke, 

and beloved Opa Cookie of 

Henri, Thomas, and Magnus. 

Messages to Ken’s family, 

POBox 472, Ashburton 7740. 

We would like to thank the 

staff at Access Community 

Health, Rosebank, Ashburton 

Hospital, as well as Dr 

Diane Young and the staff 

at Three Rivers Health for 

their care and compassion. 

A celebration of Ken’s life 

will be held in our chapel, 

corner East and Cox Streets, 

Ashburton onThursday June 

19, commencing at 1.30pm, 

followed byinterment atthe 

Ashburton Seafield Lawn 

Cemetery. 

9044393 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

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Deaths 

In Memoriam 

Family Notices 

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acknowledgement, and in memoriamnotices 

will be charged $25 foramaximumof35 

words, thereafteronaper-line basis of 

$3 for5words. 

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priortoThursdaypublication date. 

Weddings •RenewalofVows 

Funerals •Interments 

Namings 

GREEN, Lindsay: Loved 

husband of Marieand the late 

Robin, aged90. 

Peacefully on June 16 

surrounded by his family. 

LovedDad of Hilary and 

Donald, Alison and Stephen 

Hewson, Andrew and Mel 

and the late Philippa, loved 

Grandad of Todd, Emma, 

Richard and Lisa, and great- 

Grandad of Darcy and Nate. 

Private family memorial to be 

held. Heartfelt thanks to Diana 

Issac Resthome, and Palliative 

Care Christchurch. 

BRYANT,Gail 

Our beautiful Mum, sister and 

dear friend. 

Twoyearsago,welost you. 

Youare foreverapartofus, 

and live in our hearts and 

spirits. 

Love yousomuchMum 

Byron, Jamie,Cyril,Carlie, 

family and cats. 

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www.newzealandcelebrant.nz 

jenni.gibson@newzealandcelebrant.nz 

Deaths 

STREETER, Dorothy Lilian, 

on 14 June, 2025, at Radius 

Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 

98 years. Dearly loved wife 

of the late Ivan. Loved and 

loving mother and motherin-law 

of John (dec), Jenny 

and David Williams and Anne 

and Richard Bibby. Loved 

grandmother of Penny, Sally, 

and Tim (dec) and Nick, Drew 

and their families. A loved 

great-grandmother of her 

eight great grandchildren. 

Dorothy’s family wishes to 

thank the Radius stafffor their 

loving care ofDorothy for the 

last seven years. Messages to 

the family ofDorothy Streeter 

to PO Box 472, Ashburton 

7740. In accordance with 

Dorothy’s wishes a family 

servicehas taken place. 

Paterson’s 


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Notices 

Enquiries phone 

Mary,Jann or Karen 

on 308 7664 or call 

into 199 BurnettSt. 

PROUD: Members of Mid Canterbury’s Fijian community showcase their talent at the 

multicultural talent show at the HolyoakeAuditorium on Friday evening. 

Colourful cultures 

delight audience 



Organisers of the inaugural multicultural 

talent show held at the Holyoake Auditorium, 

at Ashburton College, on Friday evening were 

thrilled with the 17 performances showcased. 

The show was aproject of the Hakatere 

Multi Cultural Council and Ethnic Leaders 

Forum. 

Hakatere Multi Cultural coordinator Ana 

Taufa said the event went very well. 

‘‘It was amazing, such areally good night 

and acelebration of the diversity in Mid 

Canterbury.’’ 

Singers and dancers took to the stage many 

wearing cultural dress while they entertained 

about 200 members of the audience. 

While Taufa was nervous as the show got 

closer, she said on the day the ethnic leaders 

all took on roles which made for avery wellrun 

and stressfree event. 

Plans were already under way to stage 

another show in 2026 building on the success 

of this year’s one. 

PHOTO STEPH POOLE 

DIVERSITY: Performers in the inaugural 

Hakatere MultiCultural Council and Ethnic 

Leaders Forum multicultural talent show wow 

the audience with song and dance. 

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