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TONI.WILLIAMS 

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Methven centenarian Audrey 

Lilley is fronting anew 

fundraising campaign to raise 

$101k money for anew home. 

The 101yearold,and her 

friends, are taking part in 

Audrey’s 101 Challenge 

walking 101 laps in the next 

four weeks to raise the funds. 

It is the final amount needed to 

finish Methven Care Trust’s 

new care home, Methven 

Central, set to open in 

November. 

“I’m hoping to move to the 

new address,” Audrey says, 

with asmile. 

‘‘I can’t wait to see the new 

place. It’s going to be 

wonderful to have more space 

ACTION READY: Methven House residents, from left, Kathryn 

Clemens, Audrey Lilley of Audrey's 101 Challenge, Margaret 

Robinson and Bernie McCloy ready to boost funds for the new 

Methven Central care facility. Inset Audrey in the hallway of 

MethvenHouse. 

PHOTOS TONI WILLIAMS 

and modern amenities.’’ 

Audrey is taking aleaf out of 

the page of the late Captain Sir 

Tom Moore in England back in 

2020. 

Then approaching age 100, 

he did a100lap garden 

fundraiser for the United 

Kingdom’s national health 

service. 

Others are alsoencouraged 

to support Audrey’s campaign 

with their own 101 challenges 

to raise funds for the home. It 

could be 101 steps, 101 

cupcakes sold, or $101 raised. 

All donations, up to $30,000, 

will be match by Methven 

businesses, Philip Wareing 

Ltd, Molloy Agriculture Ltd, 

and Jackson Holmes. 

Audrey, who is in promotion 

material for the campaign with 

her son Bruce, was born at 

Methven House in 1924, when 

it was amaternity hospital. 

After alifetime living in the 

district, farming with latehusband 

Bruce, the former 

hairdresser came full circle 

when she returned to Methven 

House at the age of 85 for resthome 

care. 

By then it was a14bed 

facility with 24hour care. 

It opened in 1977. 

Since then, Audrey has 

enjoyed the freedom offered at 

the home, tucked away in the 

back streets of Methven. 

‘‘I just love the respect we 

get, the camaraderie, of 

knowing youcan go into your 

own room for quiet time, and 

youcan come out into the 

lounge,’’ she said. 

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Regulatory ‘burden’ lifted 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Changes announced on Monday to the 

earthquakeprone building (EPB) 

system will save owners in Ashburton 

and Timaru $296 million in 

remediation costs, Rangitata MP James 

Meager says. 

About 24 buildings in Timaru and 

seven buildings in Ashburton will be 

removed from the EPB register, while 

remaining buildings will have more 

costeffective remediation pathways. 

Government is removing the New 

Building Standard ratings currently 

used by engineers to determine 

whether apropertyisearthquakeprone. 

Anew earthquakeprone 

building (EPB) system will aim to 

capture only buildings that pose a 

genuine risk to human life in medium 

andhigh seismic zones. 

“The current system for assessing 

and managing buildings places an 

overwhelming burden on building 

owners, who in some cases must fork 

out millions of dollars to keep buildings 

up to standard,’’ Meager said. 

“With Rangitata having alower 

seismic risk profile than other regions, 

the current regulations have placed an 

unfair regulatoryburden on some of 

our building owners. 

“These changes give effect to the 

MBIE review of the EPB system, which 

ensures that protecting human life is 

our top priority. However, we also need 

afairer balance between costsand risk, 

so that strengthening work is plausible. 

“Ourchanges do just that, allowing 

Kiwis to get on with the work that 

matters.’’ 

District councils are responsible for 

adding buildingstothe national EPB 

register. 

But which seven buildings in 

Ashburton will be removed from the 

register is as yet unknown. 

District council groupmanager 

compliance and development Ian Hyde 

WORTH PRESERVING:The former 

Speight’s building has no change to 

strengthening requirements. Inset 

Rangitata MP James Meager. PHOTO FILE 

said on Tuesday he understood the 

Ministry of Business, Innovation and 

Employment would be assisting 

councils to identify affected buildings 

in their districts. 

‘‘As the policy was only announced 

yesterday, our team are still working 

through the details,’’ Hyde said. 

Meager’s office said it did not have 

the specific buildings on record, as its 

data just showed types of buildings in 

any given area. 

Meanwhile, the new rules will not 

make adifference to every old building 

in town. 

For example, the former Speight's 

landmark historic building on Burnett 

St already met previous requirements, 

exceeding the required seismic 

capacityof34per cent. 

Its owner Braided Rivers Community 

Trust has recently spent about $300,000 

on seismic strengthening the floor and 

foundations. 

Voter turnout low -sofar 

Returns for the local body election 

have ramped up as closing date 

looms. 

Voting return statistics released 

from election provider Electionz 

show 5714 out of 22,987 havebeen 

received as of 7pm Tuesday. 

This is areturn of just24.86 per 

cent 1263 from the Western Ward, 

885 from the Eastern Ward and 3563 

from the Ashburton Ward. 

Voting officially closes noon 

October 11. 

The turnout for the last election 

in 2022 was 50.62 per cent, with 

11,706 votesreturned. 

Nationwide,the turnout for local 

body elections in 2022 was about 41 

per cent. This had dropped over the 

years,from 56 per cent in 1989. 

Completedforms must be posted 

before October 7tobereceived in 

time. 

Alternatively, voting ballotbins 

are located at six locations around 

the district. 

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Chief executive Rob Reid said it did 

this work to preserve the beautiful 

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Cassidytop of her trade 

DELLWYN.MOYLAN 


Beating three male 

competitors in the Master 

Painter 2025 Apprentice of the 

Year competition brought 

satisfaction to Ashburton’s 

Cassidy Mann. 

Her win was part of a 

successful night for Mid 

Canterbury painters at the 

recent Master Painter awards. 

The 20yearold is a 

qualified painter working for 

Ashburton Painters and 

Decorators. 

She has worked for the 

company for threeandhalf 

years while undertaking her 

apprenticeships. 

While at school, she had 

plans to go to university to 

study to become avet. 

Her mother Tamzin Mann, 

who also works for the 

company, got Mann work 

experience with them. They 

liked her work ethic and 

offered her ajob. 

‘‘I thought having atrade 

behind me was agreat idea,’’ 

Mann said. 

She loves her job. 

‘‘We do such avariety of 

work, it’s agood variety and I 

enjoy all aspects of it 

painting, hanging 

wallpaper,’’ Mann said 

She was taken by surprise 

when her name was 

announced at the Master 

Painter awards held in 

Russell last month. 

VARIETY: Cassidy Mann is the 

Master Painter 2025 Apprentice 

ofthe Year. Inset McIntosh 

Group members, from left, 

John McIntosh, Rodney Eden 

and Jesse Maher celebrate a 

successful awards evening. 

PHOTO DELLWYN MOYLAN/MCINTOSH GROUP FACEBOOK 

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The four competitors had 

an afternoon to paint aroom. 

None of them knew how they 

had done until the dinner that 

night. 

‘‘It was abig shock, but a 

good feeling to know Ihad 

won, because Idon’t normally 

put myself out there. Iamnot 

competitive,’’ she said. 

Winning against strong 

male contenders, Mann 

hoped the win encouraged 

other females to consider 

painting as viable career 

option. 

Mann is one of three female 

painters at Ashburton 

AWARDS 

AshburtonPainters and 

Decorators were awarded gold 

in new interior over $25,000 

residential, rework exterior 

character residential, rework 

interior character, two 

residential wall coverings and a 

silver in new interior under 

$25,000. 

McIntosh Group had avery 

successful awards night, taking 

away overall winner 2025 

Dryden Award, the Drydens and 

Porters gold woodcare 

residential awards and gold in 

new interior over $25,000 

residential, Dulux protective 

coats and industrial, new 

exterior character, new interior 

character and two residential 

wall coverings. 

The AshburtonFinishing 

Company received gold in new 

interior over$25,000 residential 

and residential wall coverings 

and silver in the small to median 

new exterior and interior 

categories. 

Painters and Decorators . 

The business’s owners 

Quentin Vessey and Phil 

Nicolson trained Tamzin and 

Cassidy. 

‘‘It’s avery big achievement 

for Cass as well as us,’’ Vessey 

said. 

‘‘It’s agreat trade to get into 

and takesthree years training 

with no student loan. And you 

get paid to getqualified,’’ 

Vessey said. 

IN BRIEF 

NOBRIDGE DATE 

There is no date yet for when 

construction of the second 

Ashburton River bridge will begin. 

ANew Zealand Transport Agency 

Waka Kotahi spokesperson said 

this week the roading authority was 

still planning astartinthe first 

quarter of 2026. ‘‘A design and 

construction contract is expected to 

be signed at the end of this year, 

and this will provide more 

specificity around timelines.’’ 

BOOKARAMA BOOST 

Rotary Club of Ashburton is 

celebrating another successful 

year of Bookarama. It was held last 

week at the Sports Hall. ‘‘We are 

very pleased with it,’’ said 

spokesperson David Mead. Funds 

raised were on apar with last year. 

Last year about $67,000 was 

raised, similar to the previous year. 

PUMP TRACK 

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District Council are working to find 

suitable land in Methven for apump 

cycle track. The mountainbike club 

wants to develop an asphalt track 

in the town to help young cyclists 

learn mountainbiking techniques. 

District council staff are looking at 

land the local body owns in 

Methven to see if any is suitable. 

Bike Methven said it could develop 

the track then gift it to the 

community, similar to the Methven 

skatepark. It was intended anew 

pump track would replace Bike 

Methven’s bike skills area, which 

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Dancing has played an important part 

in Alistair and Noeline Mackenzie’s 

(nee McCaughan) 70 years of marriage, 

which they celebrated yesterday. 

The couple were married at St 

Andrew’s Presbyterian church, in 

Geraldine where they both lived. 

The Mackenzies believe the secret to 

along marriage has been working 

together in partnership in every area of 

theirlife, be that raising afamily, 

working the land or recreational 

pursuits. 

Noeline, 88, said the wedding was 

special. Their vows were exchanged in 

front of the Mackenzie window in the 

church that had been given by Alistair’s 

grandfather. 

TheMackenzies were supported on 

their wedding day by two bridesmaids 

in green, aflower girl in pink and a 

groomsman. 

The wedding day and their life 

together are captured in abook the 

family created for Alistair and Noeline 

Mackenzie’s 60thwedding anniversary, 

10 years ago. 

It all began when they met at adance. 

Noeline, with alove of dancing, said yes 

to aman offering to dance. That man 

was Alistair, a21yearold farmer and 

shearer, and the rest is history. 

After an 18month engagement, the 

couple married and went on to raise 

two sons and adaughter.After settling 

briefly in Geraldine, they moved to a 

132ha block at Carew, farming sheep 

and crops for 12 years. 

‘‘Carew was such awonderfularea to 

live in, it was friendly, everyone was 

actively involved in the community,’’ 

Noeline said. 

They moved to Dip Rd in Methven, 

FOND MEMORIES: Alistair and Noeline Mackenzie’s wedding day and their life 

togetherare captured in abook the family created for their 60th wedding 

anniversary, 10 years ago. 

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beginning with202ha of sheep and 

cropping withnoirrigation. 

‘‘The soil was good and there was a 

better climate for farming. We ended 

up with a1052acre (426ha) property,’’ 

Alistair said. 

The farm remained in the family, 

being farmed by one of the Mackenzie's 

sons until it was recently sold. 

The couple believe strongly in 

working together as ateam, whether it 

was Noeline helping in the shearing 

sheds and taking meals out to 

harvesters at night, or Alistair and his 

men when they couldn't do things on 

the farm helping Noeline with the 

preserves. 

Their passion for growing and 

cultivating saw them supply vegetables 

to Methven House rest home for 10 

years, Noeline joining the Methven 

Garden Club and creating beautiful 

floral arrangements and establishing 

stunning gardens. 

On movingtoAshburton they helped 

their street, Balmoral Place, win 11 

titles for best culdesac. 

Alistair learned ball room dancing at 

Timaru Boys’ High school, while 

Noeline’s parents had taught her to 

dance. 

The couple spent 35 years teaching 

dance to others. 

During economic hard times, they 

had enjoyed getting off the farm and 

coming into Ashburton from Methven 

for dancing. 

‘‘Ithelped get us through the hard 

times.’’ 

Their passion for dancing saw them 

establish Melody Dance Group. 

‘‘One dance that stands out for us was 

Bird island costs revealed 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Costs for an Ashburton River wildlife 

enhancement project relating to 

construction of Ashburton’s second 

bridge have been released. 

Environment Canterbury(Ecan) and 

New Zealand TransportAgency Waka 

Kotahi last month cleared three raised 

gravel islands around the existing State 

Highway 1bridge. 

It was to ensure endangered 

tarāpuka/black billed gulls had 

somewhere to nest this breeding 

season, leading into the construction 

beginning downstream early next year. 

The enhancement project, alongside 

a$12,000 plan and consent for 

relocating lizards in the river, drew 

attention from Mayor Neil Brown for 

spending money. However, costs had 

not been finalised. 

“It’s all aboutbeing economic with 

the dollars,” Brown said at the time. 

Ecan has now released the amount, 

funded jointly withNZTA $36,050.00 

plus GST. 

one we took to Invercargill called the 

Beverley Anne. It was special as Ihad 

asister called Beverley,’’ Alistair said. 

The Mackenzies helped establish the 

dance section of the Ashburton MSA 

and Club and were part of it for 17 

years, only recently retiringfrom the 

committee last year. 

Today,the dance floor has been 

swapped for the bowling green where 

they continue to win. 

While the Mackenzies have had a 

long and happy life together, it hasn’t 

been with out afew curve balls 

including Alistair collapsing in 1999. It 

was March that year that Noelinefound 

him lyingoutside. After years of hard 

physical work and believing he was 

bullet proof, Alistair found out he 

wasn’t after suffering aheart attack. 

Two years later he received astent. 

To celebrate their platinum 

anniversary they are lunching with 

their bridesmaid and her husband. 

Due to the nature of farm work 

Alistair didn’t get aring on their 

wedding, day but 20 years ago when 

they celebrated their golden 

anniversary Noeline gave him one. She 

had had it made from special jewellery 

and his 21st key. 

Alistair remembered the joy of his 

weddingday, and anew shearing 

handpiece. 

‘‘Seventy years ago Igot anew wife, a 

new handpiece, Ihad 200 pound in my 

wallet and alot of hope,’’hesaid. 

‘‘Today,the handpiece is atrophy for 

the Methven Young Farmers Club, the 

200 pound is well gone, hope is eternal 

and Istill have my loving wife.’’ 

Brown welcomed the news. 

‘‘Some money needs to spent on the 

biodiversity disruption, this amount is 

probably appropriate,’’ Brown said. 

‘‘Because this is abridgerelated 

expenseand not aroadrelated, the 

cost will be born 100 per cent by NZTA 

and Ecan, so costing the Ashburton 

ratepayer from ADC rates nothing,’’ 

Brown said. 

Meanwhile, it is too early in the 

nesting season to know whether 

whether tarāpuka will settle on the 

gravel islands to breed.

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Sixteen volunteers spent three 

hours cleaning up part of 

Ashburton last month as part of 

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It was organised locally by 

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Packing kits to help births 



Arecent team effort by members ofAshburton Zonta Club, 

County Lions of Ashburton, Altrusa Ashburton, Inner Wheel 

Ashburton saw 300 birthing kits made up for the Birthing 

Kit Foundation. 

The kits are part of aproject with agoal to make three 

million kits for use in developing countries. 

Ashburton Zonta Club was behind the local effort and 

project coordinator Terrie Hunt said the day went really 

well. 

‘‘With the team of 28 women completing the kit assembly 

in an hour and ahalf, when it had been expectedtotake two 

or three timesthat long,’’ she said. 

‘‘I would like to build on Saturday’s success and do it 

again next year, maybe 500 kits if the community gets 

behind the cost,” Hunt said. 

Each kit provides soap to wash the attendant’s hands, a 

plastic sheet to prevent the mother and baby coming into 

contact with the ground, gloves to provideprotection from 

infections such as HIV for carers and care recipients, gauze 

swabs to wipe clear the newborn’s eyes, clean cord ties for 

the umbilical cord, and asterile blade to cut the cord. 

Clean birth kits are recommended by the World Health 

Organisation as an essential tool when adelivery occurs in 

an unhygienic or emergency setting. The kits benefit 

mothers, newborns and birth attendants. 

Zonta funded 200 kits this time at acost of $1650, with 

donations from Altrusa and local Catholic and Anglican 

women’s groups covering the other100 kits. Theprices 

cover kit contents and distribution. 

Zonta president Freda Bierema said she felt very 

privileged to live in acountry where there wasready access 

to safe birthing, and she was keen to helpmore women have 

that opportunity. 

‘‘The scale of international need could be overwhelming, 

but if everyone does their little bit we can achieve alot,” she 

said. 

SecretarySue Prowse said the initiative was women 

helping women, as local mothers knew how important it 

was to have agood delivery. “If these packs make a 

difference, that’s fantastic,” Prowse said. 

Contents for the kits are provided by the Birthing Kit 

Foundation Australia. They are available through 31 

organisations in the Pacific, Africa and the Caribbean. The 

first kits were made in 1996. 

MAKING ADIFFERENCE: Members of Ashburton Zonta 

Club, County Lions of Ashburton, Altrusa Ashburton, 

Inner Wheel Ashburton collaborated to make300 birth 

kits for use in developing countries. Below Members of 

women’s service groups in Ashburton, from left, 

Christine Todd, MargaretRickard, Di Hunter, Carolyn 

Bruce have fun during their efforts. 

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Maternity 

unit upgrade 

The maternity unit at AshburtonHospital is 

in line to benefit from recentlyannounced 

government funding of$100 million. 

AshburtonHospital along with Burwood 

and Lakes District Hospitals will join seven 

North Island hospitals to receive the 

funding set to be distributed over two years 

to smallscalehospital projects improving 

facilities. 

Health New Zealand Te Waipounamu 

regional head of infrastructure Dr Rob 

Ojalasaid the Ashburtoncommunity 

maternity unit required an upgrade to 

ensure it was fit for purpose and complied 

with current health and safety standards. 

The Ashburtonfacility provides antenatal 

assessments, labour and birth care, and 

postnatal stays. 

Upgrades were expected to be completed 

by the end of 2026. 

‘‘The upgrade will ensure the facility 

provides contemporary care and a 

refreshed and modern space for whānau, 

friends, and support networks,’’ Ojalasaid. 

Included in the upgrade is putting the four 

postnatal rooms at one end of the facility, 

centrallylocating staff work space for 

visibility, improving the privacy of the 

antenatal clinic room and adding awaiting 

area. 

Due to commercial sensitivity of the 

project Health New Zealand did not specify 

the cost of each individual project. 

Health Minister Simeon Brown said in a 

statement government New Zealanders 

deserved modern, resilient hospitalsthat 

can deliver timely, quality care. 

‘‘That’s exactlywhat we’re focused on,” he 

said. 

“We are backing our hospitals with the 

upgrades they need, expanding clinical 

spaces, addressing urgent problems, and 

ensuring facilities are fit forpurpose both 

now and into the future.” 

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Garden tour to support sport facilities 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Two sporting codes at Hinds are hosting a 

garden tour to raise funds for muchneeded 

toilets at their shared courts. 

Southern Netball and SouthernTennis 

clubs share the courts at the rear of Hinds 

School but do not have access to toilet 

facilities on site. 

They are hosting aSouthern Mid 

Canterbury Garden Tour, on November 9, 

to raise money for anew block with two 

toilets and afirst aid room. 

Tour spokesperson Ginny Groves, who 

has her foot in both camps as junior coordinator 

of Southern Netball and 

treasure of Southern Tennis, said eight 

gardens were included on the selfdrive 

tour. 

‘‘The addition of (facilities)will be mean 

the clubs will have astandalone facility 

that isn't tied to the school, making it 

easier to access for our tennis interclub 

games, netball practices and what we hope 

to reestablish for each club, summer 

twilight competitions.’’ 

The site has three courts for each code, 

in their respective seasons, and lights for 

night time play. 

Hinds Netball life member Fiona Keir 

and Hinds Tennis secretary Lucy Ellis 

said it was hoped building work currently 

under way at Hinds School would help 

keep costs down for the project, which was 

still being finalised. 

However, toilet facilities were long 

overdue as players inneed had to make 

the dash and drive to the public toilets at 

Hinds Domain, on the other side of the 

railway tracks. Keir said the majority of 

INSPIRATION: One of the garden’s 

included on the Southern Mid 

Canterbury GardenTour. Inset 

Southern Netball life member Fiona Keir, 

at left, and Southern Tennis secretary 

Lucy Ellis look over aconcept plan for 

how the new toilet and first aid block 

might look at the Hinds School site. 

PHOTOS: SUPPLIED/TONI WILLIAMS 

the club’s netball teams, which included 

80 junior netballers and four social teams, 

practiced during the season at the site, 

while Ellis said therewas astrong junior 

contingent of 40 players in the tennis club 

as well as ahandful of senior players using 

the courts. 

They were used for aweekly coaching 

session and interclub competition on 

Saturdays. 

Groves said eight home owners had 

offered up their unique gardens for the 

tour. 

‘‘We have been so fortunate with the 

generosity of those opening their gardens, 

all of which offer something different to 

look at and inspire. 

‘‘Hinds Home &School will also be 

involved running amorning and afternoon 

tea at one of the gardens as afundraiser 

for the school. Hinds Scout Group will also 

have asmall selection of plants and seed 

packs for sale,’’ Groves said. 

‘‘The idea is to try involve as many of our 

local groups as possible so the day is of 

benefit to everyone.’’ 

Talented local artists will have works on 

display at the Hinds Community Hall, and 

also at some of the gardensand attendees 

can wander around each of the unique 

grounds enjoyingthe vistas and being 

inspired. 

The garden tour, which costs $40, 

includes stunning private gardens at 

Hinds, Coldstream, Ealingand Winslow. 

Amongthem tropical paradise settings, 

private lakes, sculptures, rustic charm. 

There is also an option, for an additional 

$25, to include agourmet picnic lunch, 

which would be served at the Hinds 

Community Centre. 

‘‘‘People can really make an entire day 

of it and take there time exploring all the 

amazing gardens,’’ she said. 

Southern Mid Canterbury Garden 

Tour, afundraiser to get toilet facilities for 

Southern Netball and Southern Tennis 

clubs, is on Sunday, November 9from 

10am to 4pm. Tour cost $40, or tour plus 

gourmet picnic $65. Tickets online via the 

Southern Mid Canterbury Garden Tour 

Facebook page or from Lushingtons 

Garden Centre, in Tinwald. 

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MAJESTIC: The karearea New Zealand falcon has snatched the crown in the 20th anniversary 

Bird of the Year competition. 

PHOTO CRAIG MACKENZIE 

Falcon swoops title win 



The votes and in an countedand the 

winner of the 2025 Bird of the Year has 

been announced the kārearea New 

Zealand falconwith 14,317 votes. 

The bird appears on our $20 note. It can 

reach up to 230 km/h and can catch prey 

midflight. 

They have even adapted to hunt within 

the dense New Zealand forests. 

This year’s 20th anniversary competition 

saw record number of votes with more the 

75,000 voters going on line to choose up to 

five birds for the 73 vying for top spot. 

The annual competition attracts 

internationalattention with votes coming 

from 123 countries. 

Forest &Bird said in astatement that 

with everyone from the Reserve Bank to a 

clutch of Hobbit actors jumpinginto back 

their favourites online, this year’s election 

once again showed how deeply New 

Final votes: 

New Zealand falcon14,317 votes. 

Kea 12,506. 

Karure (black robin) 11,726. 

Zealanders connectwith our manu (bird). 

Forest&Bird chief executiveNicola 

Toki said Bird of the Year had grown from 

asimple email poll in 2005, to ahotly 

contested cultural moment for Aotearoa. 

The kārearea is at risk especially from 

habitat loss and predation. 

The 2025 win puts the kārearea in an 

elite class of champions who have secured 

multiple titles over the pasttwo decades. 

Hoiho won in 2019 and 2024, and kākāpō 

took home the crown in 2008 and 2020. 

The birds taking out the top three spots 

are in serious trouble from being extinct. 

In second placewas the Kea with 12,506 

votes followed by the Karure (blackrobin) 

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COUNCIL BRIEF 

2BaringSquareEast, Ashburton |PO Box 94, Ashburton, NewZealand7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Thursday,2October2025 | ISSUE249 

Feedback on rulesfor pokies 

The Council has opened public 

feedback on twopolicies this week, 

including the Gambling Venue Policy 

which outlines rules forvenues with 

pokie machines and TABvenues 

within Mid Canterbury. 

Group Manager of Democracyand 

Engagement,Toni Durham, saidthatit 

hadbeen 12 yearssincethe topic waslast 

publicly consulted on.She notedthis was 

an opportunity forthe community to have 

their sayonhow many gaming machines a 

venuecould have,how many venues could 

be established in the district and where 

they could be located. 

“Council is proposing afew changes, so 

it’s important thatwehearwhetherour 

residentssupport them, but morebroadly, 

it’sachancetoensureour rules around 

gambling venuesare still serving our 

community well,”she said. 

Toni explained thatthe proposedchanges 

included introducing adistrict-wide 

capof20gambling venues(currently, 

twelvevenues areoperating)and 

prohibiting venues from establishingin 

socio-economic areaswith high levels 

of deprivation. Existing venueswould be 

able to relocate with their machines to an 

alternativesite, provided theymeetcertain 

conditionsoutlined in the policy. 

“The Council is proposing acontrolled 

growth approach, which will allowthe 

number of venuesand machines to 

gradually increase alongside population 

Tradewaste 

agreement 

approved 

Council has approvedatradewaste 

agreement with Ashburton Meat 

Processors, giving conditional consentfor 

them to discharge factorywastewaterinto 

Ashburton’s urban wastewater scheme. 

Thereiscapacity in the scheme to 

handle the discharge and it means the 

meat processor will no longer discharge 

wastewater ontoland. 

ChiefExecutive Hamish Riach said 

Ashburton Meat Processors(AMP)would 

initially pay$5.5 million, plus GST, forthe 

discharge consent. 

“This developmentcontribution will cover 

thecostofwork Council will needtodo 

at the Wilkins Road Treatment Plantto 

upgrade the facilities to handle the extra 

discharge.AMP will also payfor apump 

station and pipefromtheir BridgeStreet 

plant to the intersection of Bridge and 

Kitchener Street,wheretheir wastewater 

willenter the network.” 

Council and AMP have beentalking about 

atradewasteagreement since2021,asthe 

meat plant’sdischargeconsent expires in 

November 2028. 

Thursday, 2October 2025 |ISSUE 249 

growth, while maintaining controlsto 

minimise harm,”she added. 

Arecent social impact assessment showed 

thatAshburton hasahigher number of 

gamingmachines and slightly higher 

problemgambling intervention rate per 

capitathan thenational average. However, 

therewas no significant increase in 

gambling-relatedharm identified since the 

lastreport. 

“Local people knowwhat’sright fortheir 

community,and theyneed to tell us, sowe 

canensurewehavethe balanceright,” said 

Toni. 

CE Hamish Riach 

Fittingfarewells 

forfinal meeting 

This week sawthe finalCouncil 

meetingofthe triennium, which 

is thethree-yeartermthat 

theMayor andCouncillors are 

electedfor. 

It wasthe finalCouncil meetingfor 

MayorNeilBrown andcouncillors 

LynetteLovettand Leen Braam,and a 

chance forall threetoreflect on their 

time in localgovernment. 

Ithank them fortheir serviceasthe 

role canbechallenging, butitcan 

also be rewarding. Those current 

Councillors standing forre-election 

in thelocal elections do notknowif 

they will be back after 11 October, but 

anythatdonot succeed will be invited 

back to delivervaledictory speeches 

too. 

Thenew Councilwill be sworninon 

Wednesday29October,and it is up 

to them to decide on therhythmand 

regularity of council meetings forthe 

next threeyears.While this Council 

Feedback is also sought on minor changes 

to theDangerous and Insanitary Buildings 

Policy followingarequestfromthe Ministry 

of Business, Innovation and Employment 

(MBIE) toinclude ‘affected’buildings,inline 

withchanges to theBuildingAct 2004. 

Affectedbuildingsare defined as those that 

couldpose arisk to people’ssafetyorto 

nearbyproperties duetotheirproximityto 

dangerous buildings. 

Feedback on both policies closes on 

Monday 27 October.Residentscan find 

out moreand makeasubmission online 

at itsourplace.nz 

hasmet in full, twotimes amonth, 

with Auditand Risk,Three Waters and 

Activity Briefingsasseparatemeetings, 

it is up to thenew council to decide 

when andhow it meetsand if it will be 

in themorning,afternoon or evening. 

Newcouncillors will spendtime 

learning about theirgovernanceroles 

andresponsibilities, andbebriefed on 

critical council business andissues,as 

well as standing orders andmeeting 

conduct. 

Theirjob is to continue to ensure 

theAshburton district hasahealthy 

naturalenvironment, thriving business 

andsafespacesfor all. 

The period of time between the 

oldand newCouncils is calledthe 

interregnum, andisofficially an 

interval or gapbetween twoperiods 

of normalgovernmentorleadership. 

During this period,the ChiefExecutive 

hasdelegated powertomake 

decisions andmaintainusual Council 

business. 

AND 

NITRATE REPORTS 

Councilhas begunpublishing 

monthlynitrate reportsfor its 

community drinking waterschemes. 

The graphs show nitrate-nitrogen 

levels in watersampled monthlyat 

12 watertreatment plants over the 

past year,and plotsthe levels against 

themaximum acceptable value 

(MAV)of11.3mg/L. Thereports can 

be foundunder waterquality,inthe 

waterservicessection of thewebsite. 

Councilencouragesprivate bore 

owners,especially in ruralareas,to 

test theirown waterregularly. 

NIGHTSHOOTING 

Councilcontractors will be 

undertakingthree nights of pest 

controlshootinginand aroundLake 

Clearwater,LakeCampand thehut 

settlement between 6-21 October. 

The work is dependentonfine 

weather, andpests to be targeted 

includerabbits,stoats, ferrets, 

feralcats, haresand possums.Our 

approved contractor will usea 

thermalscope to spot pests. 

NEWCALENDAR 

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often askthisquestionwhenyou 

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SPLASHDECK FIX 

Remediationworkonthe 

splashdeck at EA Networks Centre 

hasbeen programmedafterthe 

school holidays,for thetwo weeks 

6-19 October.The toddler pool 

andthe leisurepoolwillbeclosed 

while theold splashdeck surfaceis 

removedand anew one laid,but 

allother poolsremainopen. The 

wholepoolareawillbeclosedon 

theweekendof18 and19October, 

whileaquatic staff retrainfor anew 

internationallifeguard qualification. 

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Voting returns climb steadily 

Votersare having theirsay in the 

Ashburton District, with 24.86 per 

cent of potential votesreturned as at 

Tuesday evening, and about halfway 

through the voting period. 

The return is highestintheWestern 

Ward, at 29.96 percent, wherevoters 

are being asked to choose twoofthe 

threecandidatesupfor election. In the 

Ashburton ward,the return is 24.49 per 

cent,with voters choosing five candidates 

from nine up forelection. 

Group Manager of Democracyand 

Engagement Toni Durham said the Eastern 

Ward turnout is behind at this point at 

21.02 per cent,with voters only being 

asked to choose aMayor. 

“It’slikely down in the Eastern Ward 

because voters theredonot need to 

choose their councillors, with twopeople 

standing fortwo seats. But it’s really 

important thattheydovotethough,as 

theyneed to haveasay in electing ournext 

mayor.” 

Four candidatesare contesting the 

mayoralty,afterMayor Neil Brown 

declared he wasstanding down after 21 

yearsinlocal government. 

Voterturnout at neighbouring Selwyn 

Districtis18.67 per cent andatTimaru 

24.02 per cent. 

MrsDurham said voterturnout in the 

Ashburton Districtwas around 50 per cent 

in the 2022 local electionsand while that 

washigher than mostother councils in 

thecountry, it wasimportant the number 

participating in local democracydid not 

decline. 

Tryyour hand at drivingadigger or 

build asaw horse from plans, as part 

ofthe Mid Canterbury CareerFestat 

the Ashburton Showgrounds next 

week. 

The job festival on Thursday 9October 

will haveanumber of interactiveexhibits, 

all designed to showcase the varietyof 

jobs in the AshburtonDistrictand give 

people achancetogivesomething ago. 

Some 30 businesses will be there, 

including Greg Donaldson Contracting, 

“One of thereasonspeople givefor 

not voting is thattheydon’t know the 

candidates, so these elections Council 

hasdone moretosharecandidate 

information, including hosting meet-thecandidate 

meetingsand producingvideos 

forcandidatessotheycan introduce 

themselves to thecommunity. 

“Council has abig impactonpeople’s 

daily lives,fromdrinking watertoroads 

and rubbish collection, and thisisthe 

time forvoterstochoosethose whomake 

decisionsabout these keyservices.” 

Postalvotes mustbeinthe mailby 

Tuesday 7October, so thattheyreach 

election headquartersbeforevotingcloses 

atnoon on 11 October. 

Voting paperscan also be posted into any 

who will haveasmalldigger on site 

to move gravel. McKain Construction 

will invitepeople to build asaw horse, 

whileMen at Work will haveatraffic 

management plan withcones as part of 

their hands-ondisplay. 

Other exhibitorsinclude Morrison Agri, 

Plucks,Torea Orchard, Fonterra,EA 

Networksand the NZ DefenceForce. 

Career Fest will run from 3.30pm-7pm 

andthe event is acollaboration between 

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and Methven Four Square. 

No voting papers? No problem, youcan 

makeaspecial vote by visiting Council at 

2Baring SquareEast, but youhavetobe 

enrolledfirst. 

Those unable to visit during officehours 

orwho would likefurther help,should 

come to aspecial votingdrop-in session at 

Ashburton Library on Saturday 4October 

from10am until2pm. 

Forall localelectioninformation, visit 

voteashburton.nz 

GiveitacrackatCareer Fest 2025! 

and theMinistryofSocial Development. 

Everyone who goes willbeinvited to 

complete afeedback form that putsthem 

intoadrawtowin a$500 groceryvoucher. 

Plus on theday,therewillbeafree 

barbecue andentertainment in theform of 

Pedalmania and their freaky bikes. 

Career Fest is seen as away forpeople to 

start conversations and broaden horizons 

about work choices that areavailable in 

the district, whether they arejuststarting 

in the jobforce or looking to upskill. 

ROADINGNOTICES 

Line Road,Methven - PartsofLine Road 

willbeclosed to traffic until mid-October 

whilenew wastewater pipes areinstalled. 

Tru-Line Civil is layingabout800 metres 

of pipe from Methven’swastewater 

treatment plantwestalongLine Road 

to the township.Any road closures and 

detourswillbesignposted. 

King andAlexander Streets,Chertsey 

- Closed until earlyOctober whileanew 

watertreatment plantisbuilt. Theroad 

closuredoes notimpactschool access. 

Mason Place -Mason Placewillbe 

closed to traffic until 31 October, while 

newwater pipes areinstalled.Accessfor 

residentsremains. 

GroveStreet -Closed at WilkinsStreet 

intersection while newwatermainsare 

installed by Rooney Earthmoving.Road 

closuresand detoursexpecteduntil 31 

October. Resident access remains. 

Tinwald viaduct -Melcombe Street, 

under the Tinwald viaduct, is temporarily 

closed pending repairsbyKiwiRail. 

FordsRoad -Closed between Griffiths 

Road and Wheatstone Road from 29 

September until 30 October, whileGrant 

Hood Contracting undertakesroad 

maintenance. Localrestrictions apply, 

access forresidents remains. 

SH1Rangitata -Therewillbenoaccess 

to SH1 fromWithells Road and Ealing 

Road from 29 Septmber to 31 October 

whileNZTransportAgencycontractors 

complete shoulder wideningand major 

resurfacing work on SH1, north of the 

Rangitatabridge. 

SH1Ashburton -NZTransportAgency 

contractors areresurfacing asection of 

highway between the northern endof 

the Ashburton bridgeand SouthStreet, 

so trafficmanagementwillbeinplace 

from 28 September until 9October. 

Expectdelays. 

Full details of local road closures areon 

our website, ashburtondc.govt.nz 

RECYCLING REMINDERS 

• Clean glass bottles in thegreen crate 

• Clean hardplastics 1, 2and 5(no lids), 

andclean cardboardand clean pizza 

boxes, paper and tins in the yellowbin 

• Food waste, soiled 

pizzaboxes and 

all other rubbish in 

the redbin 

Wateryour lawn 

in the early hours 

of the morning 

or late evening to 

reducewater loss 

via evaporation 

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Mentoringfuels growth of 

Timaruwellnessstartup 

Audrey Lilley in the hallway at Methven House. 

Action ready 

From Page 1 

Son, Bruce Lilley, who also lives 

in district, said having his mum 

living in Methven had been a 

godsend for the family. 

‘‘I wouldn’t like to takemum out 

of the local environment because 

she knows all the people. If she 

doesn't know them, Iknow them,’’ 

he said. 

‘‘It’s awinwin really.’’ 

The trust’s new purposebuilt 

care home facility will be a26bed 

care home facility specifically 

designed for the Methven 

community. 

Meanwhile at Methven House, 

balloons hang from the ceiling in 

the hallway,and there is alarge 

board for recording the 

challenge’s 21day project, which 

ends on October 25. 

Donations: 

PHOTO TONI WILLIAMS 

Agivealittle page has been set up 

for Audrey’s 101 Challenge, and 

to support the build, Methven 

businesses, Philip Wareing Ltd, 

Molloy Agriculture Ltd, and 

Jackson Holmes, will match every 

dollar donated upto$30,000. 

The campaign runs until October 

25. 

Donate at Audrey’s 101 Challenge 

via givealittle.co.nz 

‘‘I’m hoping to go to the new 

address, but we’ll just leave 

that...’’ Audrey said, tapering off. 

‘‘We’ll leave that to mother 

nature,’’ Bruce finished for her. 

‘‘I’m very happy where Iam, but 

we must progress,’’ Audrey said. 

When Alicia Mabey started 

livestreaming workouts during 

lockdown, she wasn’t thinking about 

brand strategy orbusiness plans. 

With gyms closed and visits to her 

terminally ill father halted, the Timaru 

mum offive and wellness coach was 

simply trying to cope. 

“I was struggling –and if Iwas, others 

must have been too,” she said. 

“I just wanted to help people get out of 

bed and move their bodies.” 

That impulse led toMotivating-Me, an 

online wellness platform offering fitness 

programmes, coaching, and workshops. 

As demand grew, sodid Mabey’s realisation 

that she needed support. 

“I didn’t know the first thing about 

running abusiness,” said the former 

teacher. 

She turned to Business Mentors NZ, a 

service supported by ChristchurchNZ, 

and was matched with mentor Amanda 

Pavanetti. The impact was immediate. 

Pavanetti guided Mabey through defining 

her audience, building astrategy, 

and navigating digital marketing –particularly 

advertising, which had been a 

major blind spot. 

“Each week she’d sit with me, set up 

campaigns, then review them together. 

It felt like she was initwith me. Her 

belief in the business gave me real 

confidence.” 

Today, Motivating-Me has anational 

presence with events across New 

Zealand, while remaining proudly 

Timaru-based. 

To other small business owners who 

are feeling stuck, Mabey has aclear 

message. 

Alice Mabey turned to Business Mentors NZto 

help establish and grow Motivating-Me, an online 

wellnessplatform. 

“A mentor brings fresh eyes and a 

different perspective. As asole trader, 

I’m so emotionally tied to my business, 

which isastrength, but it can also cloud 

strategic thinking. 

“My mentor helps bring me back 

to what’s best for the business. That 

balance has been agame-changer.” 

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Entry: 

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30 th Octo er-2 nd Novem er 2025 

There’s somuch toexperience and enjoy atthe 

Hurunui Garden Festival. Showcasing 18gardens and two 

historic homesteads, each asdiverse as their owners. Join us! 

We hope you will be inspired, entertained and educated. While you’re 

enjoying the warm hospitality from our gardens and homesteads, we 

hope you’ll stay the night and visit our wineries, cafés and the many 

other attractions of the Hurunui District. 

Open each day: 9am-5pm 

Discover more at hurunuigardenfestival.com

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CHRISTIAN COMMENT 

Entrustingtoothers 

CARTOONIST’SVIEW 

Igrew up near an airport and used to love 

watching the planes. Irememberhow excited 

Iwas when it was finally my turn to be on one 

of them. The power of the takeoff driving you 

back in your seat. 

Aunique view of the world from above the 

clouds. There was adifferent feeling though 

when the plane hit turbulence. The sudden 

drop. Your stomach lurches. The engines 

change in tone. 

Suddenly, you are remindedthat you are 

strapped to aseat, in acapsule high in the 

sky. Helpless; at the mercy of the pilots and 

the plane. Excitement quickly turns to worry. 

Flying is just one instance where we 

experience being totally at the mercy of 

others. If we are honest, we do not like it. It 

makes us uncomfortable. We like being in 

control. We want to hold the TV remote. We 

want to dictate the music and temperaturein 

the car. We want to be the masters of our own 

fate. Yet, there are times when for our good 

we give up control and entrust ourselves to 

someone else who can do what we cannot. We 

do this when we fly, we do this when we 

undergo surgery, we do this as children who 

rely on parents. You might not consider 

yourself aperson of faith, but if you have 

done any of these things you have 

experienced faith. Faith, in the biblical sense 

anyway, is not ablind hope that we cling to 

despite the evidence. Rather, it is much 

closertothis idea of entrusting ourselves to 

someone who can do what we cannot.Totrust 

someone you need to know someone, and 

Jesus invites us to get to know him. 

This is what he says in Matthew 11 “Come 

to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and 

Iwill give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, 

and learn from me, for Iamgentle and lowly 

in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” 

When we get to know Jesus, we will find that 

he is someone we can trust with everything. 

That is what it meanstohave faith. If that is 

something you might like to do,pick up a 

Bible and read Mark, or come toachurch 

near you. We would love to introduce you to 

Jesus. 

John Young 

Grace Presbyterian Ashburton 

LETTERS TO EDITOR 

Re: New bridge, not abypass.Inresponse 

to the article in The Ashburton Courier 

(September 18) re the Mayor’s comments 

regarding the numberofpeople who 

consider the new bridge and connecting 

road to be atruck bypass, the roading 

portion being funded by ratepayers, I 

attach copies of an article printed April 

2025 in the Farmers Weekly by New 

Zealand Road Transport Association 

industry adviser Jim Crouchley which 

would tend to refute Mr Brown’s claims. 

Are the ratepayers of Ashburton funding 

this road for current truck users, in 

addition to the very heavy trucks and loads 

Mr Crouchley mentions, given the existing 

bridge, according to AI is not supposed to 

carry vehicles in excess of 50tonne. 

Neil Stuthridge 


Ed note:Inthe Farmers Weekly article 

referredto, industry advisor Jim 

Crouchley said the second bridge ‘‘will be 

ratedaHigh ProductivityMotor Vehicle 

Bridge’’ and accordingly would have a 

higherrating of upto62tonnes, ‘‘suited for 

heavy haulage and better for the likes of 

livestock trucks these days carting heavier 

animals and longer trailers.’’ 

‘‘Also alot of farming trucks and 

agricultural machinery come from the 

south of the river and thisbridge will 

benefit that farming traffic too.’’ 

The AshburtonCourier approached 

Crouchley for clarification. His response: 

‘‘I agree with Neil (Brown), it’s not a 

bypass.’’ 

Crouchley said trucks on the State 

highway network, would not deviate off 

the route as therewas nothing planned on 

Archibald St to get trucks to turn off the 

main road on to Graham’s Rd. 

‘‘What will happen, as is natural, is 

drivers will take the direct course to 

where they want to go. There will be some 

that use (the second bridge) because 

they’re coming from that area of the 

county. 

‘‘The (recent) traffic lights installed at 

Walnut Ave were likely to appeal to trucks 

and trailers to get back on to the main 

trunk line from Chalmers Ave and those 

heading north, and towards the likes of 

Anzco, already on the main road, were 

likely to turn at the corner towards D&E 

and take Seafield Rd, past the cemetery as 

they do now.’’ 

Crouchley said the roundabout linking 

Chalmers Ave and Bridge St at Netherby 

Shopping Centre was not fit for purpose 

for heavy vehicles but had not been for 

years and trucks still used it. This was 

unlikely to change. 

 

The members of the AltrusaClub of 

Ashburton Inc wish to thank the 

community for their generous support 

over the last two weeks when we were 

selling our popular ‘‘Garden Raffle’’. 

Congratulations to Val Copland, Colleen 

Prendergastand Jeff King who were the 

three happy winners. The club 

appreciates the wonderful support we are 

offered. The funds raised will enable us to 

continue to support projects we do in the 

community 

Thank you. 

Alison Quinn 

p.p. Altrusa Ashburton 

THE ASHBURTON COURIER POLL 

CELEBRATE 

CHEVIOT 

Festival 

Should Ashburton District Council be 

spending around $300k to repair the 

Rakaia Salmon sculpture? 

See story page 57. 

Last week’s results: Do you agree with 

changestothe parttime workers annual 

and sickleave entitlements as 

announced by ACT’s BrookeVan Velden 

lastweek? 

Yes: 73 per cent. No: 27 per cent. 

Use your device to scan the QR codeand 

answer the poll. The results will be in The 

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needstobemanaged responsibly. 

It’s time to review ourGamblingVenue Policy andwewantyour 

feedback on afew proposed changes. 

Introducingacaponthe number of gambling venues allowedinthe district. 

Retainingthe currentcap of fivepokiesper venue. 

Allowing existing venuestorelocatetoanalternative site if they meet certainconditions. 

Restrictingvenuesfromopening in or relocating to lowsocio-economicareas. 

Have we gotthe balanceright? 

Help decide 

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your community. 

Read more andhaveyoursay! 

ItsOurPlace.nz 

Dangerousand Insanitary 

BuildingsPolicy 

Underthe Building Act, Councilis 

required to make sure that existing 

buildingsinour district aresafeand 

hazardsare dealtwith. 

We’rereviewing ourDangerous andInsanitary 

BuildingsPolicyand proposingsomeminor 

changes, andwewanttohearwhatyou think. 

Read more andhaveyoursay! 

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Feedback closes on Monday27October

NEWS 


TOP TEAM ACTION 

Shrieks of delight echoed out 

from Netherby School last term 

as pupils took part in aTop 

Team competition on the 

school grounds. 

The programme, run by Sport 

Canterbury,isateambuilding 

event encouraging problemsolving, 

communication and 

teamwork in interactive 

activities. 

The Ashburton Courier went 

along to snap some of the 

action. 



IN BRIEF 

WASTE AGREEMENT 

Ashburton District Council has 

approved atradewater agreement 

with Ashburton Meat Processors 

(AMP), giving conditional consent for 

them to discharge factory wastewater 

into Ashburton’surban wastewater 

scheme. There is capacity in the 

scheme to handle the discharge 

which means the meat processor will 

no longer discharge wastewater on to 

land. Council chief executive Hamish 

Riach said AMP would initially pay 

$5.5 million, plus GST, for the 

discharge consent. It would cover the 

cost of work council will need to do at 

the Wilkins Rd Treatment Plant to 

upgrade the facilities to handle the 

extra discharge. “AMP will also pay for 

apump station and pipe from their 

Bridge St plant to the intersection of 

Bridge and Kitchener Sts, where their 

wastewater will enter the network.’’ 

NAVAL 70TH 

The Royal New Zealand Naval 

Association is observing its 70th 

anniversary on October 19 gathering 

from 9am before laying awreath at the 

monument on the corner of Perth and 

Sophia Sts, Timaru and marching to 

St Mary’s Church for aservice 

followed by morning tea and alunch. 

Registrations close October 4with 

Wayne, 027 688 4226. 

SHAKE OUT 

National Emergency Management 

Agency ShakeOut, New Zealand’s 

national earthquake drill and tsunami 

hīkoi is on October 16. For more 

information go to getready.govt.nz/ 

shakeout/sign-up. 

Haveyou votedyet? 

It’s time to chooseyournew council andmayor. 

Visit voteashburton.nz to view candidate profiles,videos 

and find thetools you’ll need to make an informed decision. 

No votingpack? 

If youhaven’t received avoting pack or forgot 

to enrol, youcan still cast aspecialvote. Visit 

Ashburton District Council at 2Baring Square 

East to request your special voting form. 

Votingclosesatnoon, Saturday 11 October. 

FIND OUTMORE> 

voteashburton.nz 

VOTE.

Environment CanterburyRegionalCouncil 

Mid Canterbury News 

October 2025 

Freshwater leadership group 

discussionsnow underway 

Likeinmanyotherparts of Canterbury, 

discussionswithMid Canterbury leaders 

to startshaping thefutureoffreshwater 

leadershipare nowunderway. 

Representatives from Environment Canterbury, 

Ashburton District Council, thelocal community 

andmanawhenuamet in Ashburtonlast week to 

talk abouthow its localfreshwater leadership group 

might look andfunction, replacing the formerwater 

zone committeeformat. 

Thegroup discussedthe Hakaterecatchment, 

andthe critical importanceofsharedboundaries 

with the Rangitata and Rakaia catchments. It was 

agreedthat follow up conversations withTimaru 

and Selwyn Mayors would occur to agree howbest 

tomanagethesecatchments, alongside respective 

Papatipu Rūnanga. 

Both councils and mana whenua werehappytobe 

joined at the table by representativesfromanew 

MidCanterburyCommunity AdvisoryGroup,which 

will represent localcatchment collectivegroups, 

industry and community and environmental groups. 

Ashburton MayorNeilBrown said it wasarobust and 

productive discussion and served as agoodstarting 

point forfurther conversations and the more formal 

formation of the group.“We know howimportant 

wateristoour district and Ithink we have general 

agreement about how this leadershipgroup will work 

going forward.” 

Environment CanterburyChair Craig Pauling 

said thereweresome big issuestosolve in 

the Canterburyregion,and councils and their 

communities needed to work together.“There 

wasalot of talk about the group’scorepurpose, 

which is to connect all the main players at a 

decision-making andstrategic level.Weall have 

values, long-term aspirations and priorities for 

freshwater in our region,and therewas goodwill 

shownaround the table this week.” 

TheHakatereLocal Leadership Group aims to 

meet again in November and in early2026 set 

aworkprogramme that could feed into both 

councils’ Long Term Plans 2027-37. 

Meet your localcandidates 

As the 2025 localbodyelectionsdrawnear on11October,takealookatwho’s standinginthe Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihiconstituency area and 

get to knowyour localcandidates.Just areminder,voting is nowopen. Allpostal votingmust be sent by 7October to ensure theyarriveintime. 

Ian Mackenzie 

JohnSunckell 

Independent 

Helen Troy 

Independent 

Peter Trolove 

Independent 

Myprincipalplaceof 

residence isinthe Mid- 

Canterbury/Ōpākihi 

Constituencyarea. 

Ihavealonghistory of 

serving my community 

in avariety of roles and 

now6yearsasyour 

regional councillor, 

including leading 

environmental stewardshipinitiativesand 

theresponsible useofour naturalresources 

on my own land and acrossNZ. 

As acouncillor Ihaveled reviewsofour river 

management and flood protection schemes 

to adapt to the changing demands and 

challenges of continuingrural and urban 

developmentinavolatileclimate. 

Ibringgovernanceskills,pragmatism 

and common sensetocouncil.I’m ledby 

scienceratherthanpoliticalrhetoricand 

consistentlyadvocated for frugality and 

accountabilitywhen spendingyour rates. 

This government is giving us the opportunity 

to reshaperegional councilsand theirroles. 

With your support Ilookforward to being 

able to play aleading role in thatrestructure 

to betterserve our communities’ aspirations. 

For moreinformation,visit 

ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/local-elections 

My principal placeof 

residence is in the Mid- 


Constituency area. 

It’s aprivilegeto 

have represented 

the Mid Canterbury 

constituency, Selwyn 

and Ashburton for 

the past three terms. 

Iamaregistered paramedicand farmer 

with astrongscience base. Iunderstand 

thechallenges our communitiescontinually 

encounter,especiallyaccessingclean water 

fordrinking,swimming,and safety. 

Duringthisterm Ihaveachieved on 

your behalf improvedwater andriver 

management,contributed nationallyto 

thenew Emergency Management bill and 

AF8 planning,successfullyadvocated 

forbetteracceptance of Selwyn’s public 

transportneeds along withachievinga 

5.8% rate increase. 

Our biggest forwardchallengeisconsenting 

costs, timeframes and conditions. My hope 

and focus forthe next term,withthe reform 

of Resource Management and freshwater 

policyistodrivereducedregulatoryburden. 

Empoweringand enabling our communities, 

catchment groups andlandowners 

to achievepositiveoutcomes forour 

environmentand surroundings. 

My principal place of 

residence is in the Mid- 


Constituency area. 

I’vecalledSelwyn/ 

Waikirikiri home for 

six yearsand witnessed 

how ourfast-growing 

communities are 

reshapingthe Mid 

Canterbury/Ōpākihilandscape. 

Ourregionisready for areset -one that 

reflects thevalues of long-time residents 

and recentarrivals. 

WithaMaster’s in WellbeingEconomics and 

twodegrees in EnvironmentalManagement 

from LincolnUniversity,plusextensive 

businessexperience, I’ll bringagreat 

skill settoregional council if elected. I’m 

hard-working, curious,and committedto 

buildingrelationships, ensuringfinancial 

responsibility anddelivering effectivepolicy 

for theregion. 

Regional decisions should reflect the 

broadeningperspectivesofour diverse 

communities. Community conversations 

heldinour rapidlyexpanding region 

have expressedaneed for:increased 

public transport, responsible freshwater 

management,consideredurban 

development, andthe conservation of 

greenspaces andproductiveland. 

Myprincipal place of 

residenceisinthe Mid- 


Constituencyarea. 

As aretired,qualified 

production animal 

andfish veterinarian 

withmorethan 50 

years’ experience, 

Iamconcernedby 

the increasinglypollutedstate of our 

groundwater, riversand aquatic ecosystems. 

This compromises both public health, 

and limits recreational opportunities. 

Ibelievethis legacy issueisdue to 

constantlyputting irrigation development 

ahead of the environment —using public 

funds to takeand useapublic resource. 

My knowledge and concerns of excess 

nitrateleaching from dairycows prompted 

me to privatelytest ground andsurface 

water in theŌpakihi ward. 

Public health is dependent on clean 

water,and healthy environments. There 

has been no improvement with this in 

morethan 5years. 

Ibelievecorporate farming should be 

held accountablefor corporatepollution. 

Themarked decline in our regional 

fisheries, is unacceptable. 

We have aduty to addresstheseissues, with 

urgency –for current and futuregenerations. 

ERP12032/25 

@EnvironmentCanterbury 

ecan.govt.nz 

0800 324636 

Takingactiontogethertoshape athrivingand 

resilientCanterbury, nowand forfuturegenerations. 

Toitūtemarae oTāne, toitūtemarae oTangaroa, toitūteiwi.

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EXPERIENCE: Members of YouthParliament Youth Press Gallery including Methven’s Seb Booth, second from left, with Minister of 

Finance Nicola Willis, fourth from left. 


Parliament media opportunity 



Seventeenyearold Seb Booth 

says experience as amember of 

the Youth Parliament Youth 

Press Gallery team was 

‘‘absolutely amazing’’. 

The Methven teen was one of 

20 youth, aged between 16 and 

24, chosen nationwide to form 

the press gallery, for four 

months, from May to August. 

He said it was intense few 

months, especially three days 

spent in Wellington, at the end of 

June. 

His role included writing 

articles, taking minutes, 

producing newsletters and 

reporting on aworking group 

with Youth Members of 

Parliament. 

Groups had to discuss issues, 

investigate community reaction, 

research, consider policies and 

what could be changedtogive a 

good outcome. 

His working group, which 

looked at retirement, spent time 

with fiance minister Nicola 

Wills, and with the retirement 

commissioners. 

They ‘‘went really well,’’ Seb 

said. 

On day one in Wellington, 

youth were given an orientation 

tour of Parliament and avisit to 

Te Papa to view the Treaty of 

Waitangi (Te Tiriti oWaitangi). 

Day two was the official 

opening with many of the 

ceremonial parts from the 

opening of parliament enacted. 

Youth MPs sat in the house, 

while members of the youth 

press team sat in the press 

INSPIRING: Youth Parliament Youth Press Gallery member Seb 

Booth from Methven, left, with Minister of FinanceNicola Willis. 

Right withJames MeagerMember of Parliament for Rangitata 

and Minister for Youth. 


gallery. 

Youth MPs made their 

speeches and ageneral debate 

took place. 

As is often the case in 

Parliament somemembers of 

the opposition walked out, Seb 

said. 

One of the youth MPs 

delivered aspeech claiming 

certain communities receive 

“special treatment” because of 

their identities, specifically 

mentioning Māori, Pasifika and 

Rainbow groups. 

‘‘The youth MP argued people 

should be recognised for 

individual qualities rather than 

their identities. 

‘‘The speech sparked 

controversy around the house, 

leading various Youth MPs to 

walk out in protest,‘‘ Seb said. 

‘‘The Speaker did remind 

Youth MPs to respect differing 

views, many felt the speech was 

disrespectfultothese 

communities.’’ 

Seb said some said the claim 

of special treatment overlooked 

the systemic discrimination the 

groups faced, which implies 

their success was based on 

identity rather than merit. 

Seb said James Meager, 

Member of Parliament for 

Rangitata, wasn’t present at the 

time of the walkout, had said the 

situation was “quite sad,” noting 

that Youth Parliament rules 

prohibited MPs from walking out 

simply because they disagreed. 

He said it aimed to expose 

participants to arange of 

opinions while remaining nonpartisan, 

Seb said. 

Seb’s third day in Wellington 

wasthe presentation from the 

work groups, general debate and 

question time. 

One of the experiences that 

stood out for him was working 

‘‘on the tiles’’ and as they did 

politicians were passing by. 

He said he enjoyed working 

with Meager, and ahighlight was 

having dinners with Green party 

members, and Greg O’Connor. 

‘‘It was surreal talking to these 

people, having conversations 

about conservation,’’ he said. 

‘‘They are just normal people, 

with their own lives, doing their 

jobs,’’ 

Seb enjoyed his experience 

but also found he needed to 

juggle school, other 

commitments and the role. 

‘‘Mentally, the time at 

Parliament was abit of 

challenge, but also great,’’ he 

said. 

Among those challenges as a 

media representative was to be 

unbiased and report on facts, not 

his own opinion. 

Seb now plans to go to 

university next year majoring in 

marketing and minoring in 

media and film. 

Amove heightened by an offer 

now of an internship with 

Snowfed. 

‘‘I would definitely encourage 

anyone the next time this offered 

to apply, its such agreat 

opportunity,’’ Seb said. 

‘‘The whole experience of 

being part of the press team was 

enjoyable and reinforced and 

confirmed that the media is 

where Iwant to work,’’ he said. 

OUTAND ABOUT 

OCTOBER 4 

Plants 4U,the Rakaia annual 

plant sale at the Rakaia Hall 

starting at 9am. 

OCTOBER 5 

Waireka Croquet Club Tarbotton 

Land &Civil Golf Croquet Fun Day 

at club grounds, Philip St, from 

9.30am. Public invited to attend 

and watch some exciting games in 

action by Canterbury area 

players. 

OCTOBER 6 

Whānau Āwhina Plunket quiz 

night at Armadillos starting at 

6pm. Teams of four cost $60. To 

register email danni. 

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OCTOBER 9 

Career Fest at the Ashburton A&P 

Showgrounds, from 3.30pm-7pm. 

An interactive careers event 

aimed at showing many of the 

different industries and jobs that 

are available in the district. 

OCTOBER 10 

Mt Somers Springburn School 

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OCTOBER 11 

St David’s Church fair and garage 

sale from 9am to 12pm. Baking, 

jams, perserves, plants, barbecue 

and morning tea. Free bouncy 

castle and games for children. 

Ashburton Musical Club’s 

Festive Finale concert at the 

Sinclair Centre, Park St from 7:30 

pm. It’s last public concert of the 

year. Cost non-members $20, 

members $10, students free. 

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run 

Multisport Event, Duathlon, Half 

Marathon and Mid Canterbury 

Triathlon &Multisport Club Junior 

Championship at the Rakaia 

Domain. For more information and 

to register go to thesalmonrun.nz 

OCTOBER 15 

Canbead Mid and South 

fundraising quiz night at 

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Youth MPsencouragedto edit speeches 

Coromandel Youth 

Member of Parliament 

Isabella White says the 

media coverage of alleged 

censorship at Youth 

Parliament has been 

overblown. 

Rangitata Youth 

Parliament press gallery 

member Seb Booth 

reports. 

ACoromandel basedYouth MP is 

pushing back on accusations of 

censorship that dominated 

headlines during this year’s 

Youth Parliament in Wellington. 

Isabella says the controversy 

had been “blown out of 

proportion” and believes the 

focus should have been more on 

the content of Youth MPs’ 

speeches, rather than 

sensationalising behindthescenes 

edits. 

The controversy began after 

several Youth MPs claimed the 

Ministry of Youth Development 

(MYD) required them to remove 

critical comments about the 

government from their general 

debate speeches. 

The Ministry denied censoring 

anyone, stating the suggested 

edits were intended to help 

speeches remain neutral and 

legally appropriate. Youth MPs 

ultimately had the final say. 

Isabella, who delivered a 

powerful speech on sexual 

assault in Aotearoa, says she was 

askedtoconsider changing 

phrasing like “I believe”and “in 

my opinion”, but didn’t feel 

forcedtomakethose changes. 

“I did think some ofthe edits 

were unnecessary,” she said. 

“But afterIemailed back 

saying Ididn’t want to change 

anything, they responded 

supportively. Iwas never 

UNDERSTANDING: Memberof 

Youth Parliament Youth Press 

Gallery’s Seb Booth of 

Methven, at right, with 

Parliament Press Gallery 

member JasonWalls. Inset 

Coromandel electorate Youth 

Member of Parliament Isabella 

White. PHOTO SUPPLIED/THE COROMANDELINFORMER 

censored.” 

She says the Ministry replied 

with “from here, it is your choice 

how you use that feedback. You 

are the one stepping up to speak 

and we fully respect your right to 

shape your speech in the way 

that feels right to you.” 

“I know that’s not everyone’s 

❛Idid think some of 

the edits were 

unnecessary. ❜ 

—Isabella White 

experience, but that was mine,” 

Isabella said. 

She believes the use of the 

word “censorship” is misleading 

and fails to capture what really 

happened. 

“Censorship is suppression. 

Moderation is different, it’s about 

makingsure things are 

appropriate, legally safe, and fact 

checked. Iwas asked to cite 

statistics and provide specific 

examples. That’s not silencing.” 

White is frustrated that while 

media coverage was focused 

heavily on the censorship claims, 

little attention was paid to the 

actual speeches delivered. 

“There were some incredible, 

wellresearched, passionate 

kōrero during Youth Parliament. 

But the story has become about 

drama, not the mahi.” 

She also questions the idea 

that some Youth MPs have 

claimed to speak on behalf of 

everyone. 

“I don’t like when people claim 

to represent all of us.Irespect 

other YMPs’ opinions, but they’re 

just that: opinions. Not universal 

experiences.” 

White doesn’t let Ministry off 

the hook entirely, she says their 

communication could have been 

clearer. 

“Titling the email ‘Changes 

Required’ was abad call. It gave 

the impression that we had no 

choice, even though we did. That 

kind of language matters, 

especially with the power 

imbalance between MYD and 

Youth MPs.” 

She’s calling for better 

communication and support in 

future Youth Parliaments, 

including more inperson 

guidance around the speech 

guidelines and restoring live 

broadcasts of speeches on 

Parliamentary TV. 

“Zoom calls and email 

feedback aren’t enough,” she 

said. “We need facetoface 

support. And if MYD wants less 

backlash, they need to make our 

speeches visible. Right now, 

they’re not.” 

Despite the media focus, 

Isabella says her time at Youth 

Parliament was powerful and 

affirming. 

“You could tell everyonethere 

cared deeply.That’s what we 

should be showing, not turningit 

into aparty vs. party drama.” 

She added only two changes to 

her speech: acontent warning, 

and aspecific case study. 

“Everything else stayed. It was 

my voice.” 

White hopes her experience 

reminds people that there’s more 

than one side to every story, and 

that the voices that need to be 

heard mostare the ones actually 

delivering the speeches. 

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Reserveboard apologises over pool 

BY JONATHAN LEASK 

Local democracy reporter 

The former Tinwald Pool in 

Ashburton has been filled in 

without the council'sapproval, 

prompting an apology from the 

reserve board. 

Plans for the redevelopment of 

the site haven’t been seen or 

signed off by the Ashburton 

District Council, meaning no 

funds have been assignedtoany 

work, yet contractors were on 

site filling in the former 

community pool last Monday. 

The Tinwald Reserve Board 

had pulled the trigger on the 

work, catching the council off 

guard and demanding an 

explanation at the board’s 

meeting on September22. 

Mayor Neil Brown told 

councillors at the activity 

briefing meeting on September 

24 he had received aformal 

apology letter from the reserve 

board. 

“They acknowledged that due 

process wasn’t followed, and I’ve 

had aformal letterofapology 

and an assurance that it won’t 

happen again.” 

Democracy and engagement 

group manager Toni Durham 

said the council and reserve 

board “got slightly out of step” 

with the timing. 

The cost of filling in the pool 

will be covered by the board, 

Durham said. 

“Plans for stage two, which is 

the actual redevelopmentofthe 

site, that will be coming to 

POOL HEY DAY: Tinwald Reserve Board members, councillors Leen Braam, pictured at the Tinwald 

Pool, and Phill Hooper did not offer any comment or explanation for the pool’s fillin work at the last 

council meeting. 

PHOTO FILE 

council for approval and also 

seeking funding.” 

The council confirmed the 

reserve board obtained three 

quotes for the work, with the 

cheapest coming in at $34,750. 

Two councillors sit on the 

Tinwald Reserve Board, Leen 

Braam as chairperson and Phill 

Hooper, and they did not offer 

any comment or explanation at 

the council meeting. 

The council decided to 

permanently closethe Tinwald 

Pool last year because it needed 

an estimated $3m of repair and 

upgrade work in addition to 

around $400,000 annual 

operating costs. 

The site was handed back to 

the Tinwald Reserve Board to 

consider its future. 

The board sought suggestions 

from the public for aconcept 

plan, with the knowledge that 

the council had no money 

budgeted in the longterm plan 

for any redevelopment. 

At the council activity briefing 

meeting in July, councillor 

Russell Ellis made note of the 

agenda item from the Tinwald 

Reserve Board that stated “Leen 

presented the concept plan for 

the families area that will 

replace the old Tinwald Pool 

site”. 

Ellisasked if council would 

see those plans, and Durham 

said that was the intention. 

“The next step in the process 

is it would be brought to council 

to see, ok, do you agree? And if 

so, the magic funding question,” 

Durham said at the July meeting. 

Two months later, contractors 

have moved in, plans unseen and 

the ‘magic funding question’ is 

unanswered by the council. 

After the Tinwald Reserve 

Board was asked for an 

explanation last Monday night, a 

council statement on September 

23 had Braam confirming the 

board started the first stage of a 

project to turn the old Tinwald 

Pool into afamily play and 

picnic area. 

“We think this renovation 

project is agood opportunity to 

pay homage to the old pool and 

create anew play area that will 

be free to use, yearround.” 

Ultimately, the council, when 

it finally reviews the plans, will 

determine what the 

redevelopment looks like and 

how it will be funded. 

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People helping people for30years 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Community House opened30years ago 

with the support of the people of Mid 

Canterbury, founderMay Greenslade 

says. 

The 90yearold was among those 

celebrating its 30year milestone over 

morning tea last week at Community 

House. 

Among those attending were past and 

present tenants andlong time supporters. 

An opening address was given by board 

chair Natasha Wilson, manager Robbie 

Ross spoke of the $435k renovation 

project plans and the Hearts for 

Community House fundraiser, and May spoke about 

getting an idea off the ground with support of many in the 

district. 

May, who at the time worked in social services, had the 

honour of cutting the cakewith Wilson. 

She said the idea to set up aCommunity House was a 

dream she had following acoordinators meeting in 

Auckland. 

At the time,she said she questioned why Ashburton 

did not have its own CommunityHouse. 

‘‘Why not? Icouldn’t see why we couldn’t get one 

established and to be 100 per cent working.’’ 

She set about gathering support and the help of key 

people, to whom she was grateful. 

‘‘It was with the help of all you people in the 

community that helped us to open up and do what we are 

doing today,’’ she said. 

‘‘If it wasn’t for all the community, Idon’t know what 

Iwould have done.’’ 

Among her thanks, May singled out the efforts of 

district mayor Neil Brown, in attendance, for his help in 

the early days, and now. 

She recollectedbeing told of a‘‘heap of chairs’’ no 

longer required at the Hotel Ashburton which she could 

have. 

However she needed transport to collect them. 

‘‘I was so thrilled to seethat we had afarmer arrive at 

Natasha Wilson, at left, and May 

Greensladecut the cake. 

our Community 

House meeting. 

‘‘It was great to see 

Neil arrive, because 

he was afarmer and 

Iknew he would 

have atruck. 

‘‘He got the late 

Jim Burgess to help 

him and they 

brought all the 

chairs and put them 

upstairs in the large training room.’’ 

STALWARTS: Community House Mid Canterbury supporters, from left, Don McLeod, Bev 

Tasker, May Greensladeand Rod Beavan. Below top, Jim Lischner and Mayor Neil Brown 

among the crowd; and bottom, May Greenslade gets an overview of funding plans from 

house managerRobbie Ross. 


The chairs wereall laid out ready for use at the next 

meeting, May said. 

‘‘I did appreciate that and Ilost afew tears to see that 

our room had been furnished.’’ 

The surplus furniture was one of many collections 

received. 

‘‘If it wasn’t for the help from the community, and some 

of the offices in the community who needed new 

furniture, desks and chairs ... that’s how we furnished a 

lot of our rooms for the helpers.’’ 

Wilson, in her opening address, said the creation of 

Community House stemmed from the vision of aplace 

where people could come together, where support could 

be found, and where community could truly thrive. 

‘‘Community House has been a 

cornerstone of connection, 

compassion and collaboration in Mid 

Canterbury. It has provided ahome for 

countless organisations, asafe place 

for those in need, and ahub for ideas 

that have shaped our region for the 

better,’’ she said. 

‘‘This milestone is atestament to the 

dedication of so many past and presents trustees, staff, 

volunteers, partner organisations, and supporters. Your 

commitment has made this house not just abuilding, but 

aliving, breathing part of our community. 

‘‘As we reflect on the past three decades. let us also 

look forward with hope and purpose. The challenges 

may change, but the heart of the Community House 

remains the same people helping people.’’ 

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOPLEFT: The Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot used Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to navigate tothe helipad. IFR capability isbuilt into the facility, allowing flight in low cloud and 

other adverse conditions. CWCART CEO Christine Prince presents Geraldine Volunteer Fire Brigade Senior Station Officer Grant Stephens and chief fire officer Graeme Mould with community 

supporter acknowledgement. Locals took the opportunity toget close tothe chopper. PHOTOS: Jan Finlayson 

Geraldine helipad open for business 

Toasting Saturday’s launch ofthe Geraldine 

Community EmergencyHelipad,localsturned 

outalongside aspecial guest-an Airbus H145 

WestpacRescueHelicopter. 

Geraldine Volunteer Fire Brigade Senior 

Station Officer Grant Stephens and helipad 

committee chair, says, “We wanted tothank 

the people whomadeitpossible, andlet people 

get upclose and personal tosomething they 

don’t see every day: ahelicopter. We’re rapt 

with theresponses,and thepubliccan nowsee 

what it’s allabout.” 

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust 

(CWCART) Chief Executive Officer Christine 

Prince, Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen, 

GeraldineCommunity BoardChair JanFinlayson, 

andGeraldine brigadechief fire officerGraeme 

Mould spoke of the need for the helipad, the 

communitydrive to achieveit, andthe crucial 

benefits it offers in medicalemergencies. 

Permission to buildthe facility,inGeraldine 

Domain behind thefirestation, was finalised 

in August 2024,and fundraising forthe $48,000 

needed was not only achieved but exceeded, 

within four months.The Geraldinefirebrigade 

was able topresent $10,000 to CWCART at 

Saturday’s event. 

Grant says, “The rescue helicopter is the 

fastestway ourcommunitycan access critical 

care …Thisemergency helipadwillsavevital 

seconds andsavelives.” FI MCCAFFERTY

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E D I T ORIAL 

IMAGE: LinkedIn 

Teachers Secret Lives 

(I think I’ve cracked the code) 

Okay,guys, haveyou EVER wondered what 

teachers do when they’re not teaching? 

Well, when Iwas young, Iused to think they 

just lived in school, but that’sobviously not 

true. Today I’ll betelling you about our 

teachers’ secret lives, and how Iand only 

I, have cracked their code. 

WHY IT’S ASECRET Well, firstly, Ihave 

to admit teachers do have secret lives as 

superheroes, but of course, they want to 

keep it asecret. Imagine ifyou knew that 

YOUR teacher wasasuperhero. Everything 

would be utterCHAOS! Though it’s not like 

I’m telling you now, right? Anyway, most 

teachers would NOT want to be famous. 

THEIR HEADQUARTERS Okay, before 

Itell youany more, youneed to promise to 

keep this asecret,and not to tell ANYONE! 

So nowwe’ve sorted that out,Iwill tell you 

the story ofhow Ifound their secret base! 

Well one day Iwas waiting in the staff room 

for Mr Wilcox because I had gotten 

adetention. Then Isaw aHUMONGOUS 

lolly jar on ahigh shelfand could not resist 

sneaking one. But when Ipulled thejar off 

the shelf,Isaw abig redbuttonwas under 

it, and you can guess what Idid next. 

Ipushed the button, and asecret door 

opened to reveal a huge superhero 

headquarters! So Iwalked aroundfor abit 

and saw some sheets of paper,soIgrabbed 

one just before Iheard footsteps and had 

to run! 

THEM So now I’ve told you that story, 

Ican get on to telling youabouttheir names. 

Remember that sheet of paper that Itold 

you about? Well, that sheet of paper told 

me all their names. At the topofthepaper 

in big letters were the words Geraldine 

Protection Society, GPS forshort. That’sthe 

name of their operation. Then, below that 

was the list of superhero names. First up 

were the names of Mr and Mrs Wilcox…their 

other names areWolfman and Wolfwoman. 

Theyprowl around thetownatnight,scaring 

away supervillains. Secondly, there is 

Mr Campbell, who is called Atom Man; he 

can shrink to the size ofanatom. Then 

there’s Mrs Leov, she is Tabs-atron. She is 

great at hacking intodevices. Thereisalso 

Mrs Robertson. She is called Ultrasound. 

She sings so loudly, she can make glass 

EXPLODE!!! Those arejust some of the names 

that were on the list. 

So next time you’re bored at school, just 

take astroll to the staff room and take 

alook around. But don’t forget to keep this 

all asecret.Thanksfor listening, Ihavetogo 

nowand findout whatmyDad does at night 

because Ithink he’s an ALIEN! LUCY AVERY 

Group membershelpout at the plantingsession:Gavin Oliver,John Acland, KenJordan, DavidAttwood,AndrewBrooker, 

and DesNolan(partially obscured). PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

River trail haven for endangered rhododendrons 

“We’ve now got plants in Geraldine that are 

extinct inthe wild,” says Andrew Brooker, 

Taranaki Regional Council rhododendron 

collectionandprojects officer. With thePukeiti 

Rhododendron Trust’s Karyn Fitzgerald, he 

recently transported21rhododendrons forthe 

WaihiRiver Trail. 

The latest ofthree tranches of Taranakisourced 

plants, Andrew says, “They’re amix 

of endangered rhododendron species-they’re 

at risk in theirnatural environments -and some 

NewZealand-raisedhybrids no longer available 

in stores.We’re doingour bittoensurepeople 

gettoenjoy them.” Thethree shipmentstotal 

more than 80 plants. 

DavidAttwood,Waihi RiverTrail Volunteers 

Group spokesperson, says, “We’re proud and 

privileged that thetrail hasbeen selected as a 

site.” Geraldine isone of 12 sites nationwide 

hostingatotalofaround900 notableTaranakiraised 

rhododendrons. The province ishome 

to theinternationally celebrated Pukeiti, owned 

andrun by theTaranakiRegionalCouncil. 

The Waihi River Trail Volunteers Group 

creates and maintains woodlands featuring 

rhododendronsand specimen trees adjacent 

to the Waihi River between the road bridge 

andGeraldine Cenotaph. 

JAN FINLAYSON 

Well, who knew!? Great job, Lucy. Have 

agreat week. xox FI 

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it takestostand up 

andspeak,and to 

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Geraldine PrimarySchool student Lucy Averywith herTimaruDistrictSpeechCompetition trophy. PHOTO: Supplied 

Lucy cracks teachers’ secret code 

Eleven-year-old Geraldine Primary School 

studentLucyAvery haswon theTimaruDistrict 

SpeechCompetition forYear5-6 with herspeech 

entitled, Teachers’ Secret Lives (I think I’ve 

crackedthe code) 

Lucy chosethe topicbecause “itwas theone 

where Icould use my imagination the most, 

so it wouldbeeasiertowrite aspeech.” 

Thevictory came as asurprise. “I wasreally 

surprised because Ithought the other people 

were going tobeat mebyway more than me, 

so Iwas really happy,” shesays. 

Lucy prepared forseveral weeks, memorising 

herspeechand practising nightly. “I woulddo 

it everynight,likejustwhenI’m doingrandom 

stuff, like when I’m brushing my teeth. Ijust 

go throughit in my head,” shesays. 

While speech competitions are compulsory 

at GeraldinePrimary School,thismarks Lucy’s 

firsttimereachingboththe school finals andthe 

main competition finals inher two years of 

participation. Heradvicefor otheryoungpeople 

consideringpublicspeakingissimple: “Justgive 

it ago. It doesn’tmatterifyou don’twin.” 

Lucy’s father,Alex, says,“We’reveryproud 

of her. Ithink IsaidtoLucythatshe wasgoing 

to smashit, becauseIhadconfidencethatshe 

wasgoing to do very well. Shespeakswelland 

she’sveryclear in herideas.” He notedthe high 

standard of competition, praising Lucy’s clear 

projection and adherence to the topic 

requirements.“Therewas areally good standard, 

avery high standard, with some very strong 

competitors.” 

To read Lucy’s speech, seeEditorial feature 

on page 2. QUYÊN TRẦN 

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IN BRIEF 

Soup and good conversation onthe menu 

On 2May, StMary’s Soup Kitchen opened 

its doors, offering “complimentary soupand 

aroll, teaand abiscuit” forlunchfortnightly 

on Fridays. 

Six months later, and Soup Kitchen 

organiserFiMcCafferty saystheynow have 

morethan justsoup on the menu. “There’s 

areal hubbub of an atmosphere, all kinds 

of happyconversations happening all around 

the room. Regulars, first-timers, and, 

occasionally, overseas visitors too, find a 

welcome atthe table. Some come for the 

whole session, others pop byfor just acup 

of tea and achat. It’s loads of fun.” 

Earlier this year, Fisays she had been 

thinking about ways in whichthe Anglican 

parish could contribute more tothe local 

community.When Jasonand Louise Shaw 

advertised ashift to fortnightly forStAndrew’s 

Rest Awhile sessions, she saw an opportunity 

to fillinthe gaps.“NowGeraldine has a‘free 

lunch’ available every Friday, which is a 

fantastic thing.” 

Fi says the initiative has the support of 

agood number of volunteers -soup makers, 

bakers, front of house and dishwashers. 

“All our lovely volunteers bring different skills, 

whichmakes the kitchenrun likeadream. 

“Weoffer traditional,homemade soups 

using fresh ingredients -althoughoccasionally 

oneofour cookswill take us on an adventure 

and offer up something quite exotic. And 

there’s always avegetarian option.”Fisays 

they are also full ofgratitude to alwaysgenerous 

FreshChoiceGeraldine, who donate 

freshly made soft bread rolls each week. 

Asix-month iniativeatthe outset,“we’ve 

decided to keep going year round. There’ll 

be abit of abreak over Christmas and 

January soour volunteers get arest,” says 

Fi,“andwemay do sandwiches during the 

summer months, too.” 

St Mary’s Soup Kitchen is open at 

St Mary’s Church, 77 Talbot Street from 

12pm-1.30pm on alternative Fridays. Next 

session is this Friday,3October.See calendar 

on page 4opposite, or pick one up from 

back ofStMary’s Church. For Rest Awhile 

calendar, visit standrewsgld.org. 

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953916 

PROPERTY OFTHE WEEK 

Near newhome withoutthe hassleofbuilding 

•171sqm floor plan 

•700 sqm fully fenced section 

•3double bedrooms 

•2toilets 

•Bathroom includes shower, toilet, vanity, heatedtowel rail, 

fan heater and extractorfan 

•Kitchen includes breakfast bar, gorgeous splashback and 

openplan layout 

•Beautifully set to captureall day sunshine 

•2xheatpump /air conditioning 

•Fully double glazed 

•Double internal access garage 

•Separatelaundry 

Youwon’t be disappointed whenviewing this home to be 

your next home. 

4RedhavenRise,Ashburton 

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Garaging: 2 

Selling Method: $715,000 

Open Home: By appointment 

Armand van der Eik 


953889 

RayWhite 

Ashburton |Tinwald |Methven 

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2Pratley Crescent,Ashburton 9:00 -9:30am 3 1 0 AHB31170 

2/35 Havelock Street,Ashburton 9:45 -10:15am 3 1 2 AHB31196 

17 Andrew Street,Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 4 1 1 AHB30882 

170William Street,Ashburton 10:00 -10:30am 2 1 2 AHB30861 

19 Davis Crescent, Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 1 AHB31120 

162 South Street,Ashburton 10:45 -11:15am 4 2 0 AHB30795 

2/42 Aitken Street,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 2 1 1 AHB31183 

3/142 Chalmers Avenue,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 2 1 0 AHB31012 

23 StrowanAvenue, Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 3 2 2 AHB31184 

NewListing/OpenHome 

74 Melcombe Street,Ashburton 11:30 -12:00pm 3 1 3 AHB31193 

2/35 Havelock Street, Ashburton 

3 1 2 

22 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 4 AHB30845 

11 Beach Road, Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 0 AHB31083 

1Elm Tree Lane, Lake Hood 12:15 -12:45pm 3 2 2 AHB30992 

100a Alford Forest Road,Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 2 1 2 AHB31176 

284a Moore Street, Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 2 1 1 AHB31178 

•Solid &easycare Summerhill Stone construction 

•3bedrooms 

•Double internal grage 

•Massive living/dining room overlooking road 

•Updated kitchenwith new oven &vinyl 

•Heat pump 

•Insulated in ceiling (Concrete floor) 

•Sweeping private covered patio/verandah BBQ area 

•Aluminium single glazed 

Deadline Sale 

closing onTuesday 14th 

October2025 at 3:00pm 

(UnlessSoldPrior) 

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Saturday 9:45am -10:15am 

This property is 

proudlymarketedby 

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2PratleyCrescent, Ashburton 

3 1 0 

170 William Street, Ashburton 

2 1 2 

•3bedrooms 

•Modern kitchen 

•NEW bathroom with large shower, vanity, ext fan 

•NEW carpet &vinyl throughout 

•360sqm freehold front section 

ForSale 

Price byNegotiation 

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Averyattractive home tocome home and relax in. Built 

in 2018, this home is warm, sunny, and has alovely 

outdoor area that flows from the lounge torelax in. 

Located onacorner section you have two street 

entrances aswell asease totown and schools. 

ForSale 

$615,000 

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19 Davis Crescent, Ashburton 

3 1 1 

162 South Street, Ashburton 

4 2 0 

•3bedrooms 

•Modern kitchen 

•NearNEW coloursteel roof 

•Separate toilet &separate laundry 

•Gas hotwater system 

ForSale 


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Looking small on the outside,you will be surprised 

when youwalk intofind aspacious open plan kitchen, 

dining and living space,with amodern kitchen, separate 

laundryand 4double bedrooms, oh and just for extras 

there istwo bathrooms. Great familystarter home. 

ForSale 


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36 McMillan Street,Methven 03 303 3032

OPEN HOME 

Allenton 35 Mitcham Road 

5.9833 ha 4 2 2 

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 22 Oct 2025 

Noble 600,231 BurnettStreet,Ashburton 7700 

View Sat10-10.45am or by appointment 

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

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 

Noneed to dream anymore 

Yourwait is over, this stunning new homeislocated justminutes from town and in aruralsettingidealfor those 

seeking acountry lifestyle with yourfamily, or downsizing. The homeisapproximately263sqm comprisingopen plan 

living anddining with an impressiveand well appointed kitchen plus aseparate lounge. Theshedisfully enclosed and 

for an overflow of family or friends the sleepout caters for extras. Irrigation water is viathe pressurised Ashburton 

Lyndhurst Irrigation Scheme.This is an exceptionalopportunity to secure amodern rural lifestyle finished to ahigh 

standard. 

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OPEN HOME 

Tinwald 201 Hollands Road 

8.1131 ha 4 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 24 Oct2025 

201West Street,Ashburton 

View Sat11.30am-12.15pm or by appointment 

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


Peacefuland privatelifestyle 

This spacious family home offers the perfect blend of comfort and lifestyle living, idealfor families and entertaining. 

The standard of improvements carries through to the six bayshed withworkshop,sheep yards and single stand for 

shearing. Plus atwo bayhay shed and subdivided into five paddockswith alaneway runningall theway back to the 

yard. Irrigation water is sourced from an on-farm bore making it highlypractical for grazing or hobbyfarming. 


OPEN HOME 

Hampstead 12 RapleyStreet 

680 sqm 4 1 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Tue 14 Oct 2025 

201West Street,Ashburton 

View Sat10.30-11amorbyappointment 

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


Characterand comfort combined 

Step intotimeless character and modern comfort at 12 Rapley Street –abeautifully presented four-bedroom 

weatherboard home set on agenerous680sqm (more or less) section. Suited for families,first-home buyers,orsavvy 

investors, this home offers theideal blend of charm, space, and practicality. Inside,the home has beenthoughtfully 

updatedwithabrand-new kitchen, modern flooring, carpet, and lighting throughout.The roof and exterior were 

repainted approximately twoyears ago,offering peace of mind and street appeal fromthe outset. Contact Emily for 

more information. 


OPEN HOME 

Allenton 11 Charlesworth Drive 

1,308 sqm 4 2 3 3 

For Sale offers invited over $1,145,000 

View Sat 11.30am-12pmorbyappointment 



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. 


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NEW LISTING 

Tinwald Lots 9,17and 24 Westview Drive 

4,208 sqm 

AskingPrice $315,000 

View by appointment 

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


Spacious living awaits 

Westview in Tinwald offers the perfect combination of country living with town conveniencesatyourdoorstep. 

These 4,000sqm plus (more or less) sections are idealfor families and hobbyists alike,providing plenty of space for 

sheds,toys, and outdoor activities for both kids and adults.Thiswell-established subdivision features quality homes 

and awelcoming neighbourhood, with uninterruptedmountain views and ashort drive to local amenities.Golf 

enthusiasts arejust 600m (approx.) from Tinwald Golf Club,while schools, the brand-new Fresh Choicegrocery 

store, andrecreational areaslike Tinwald Domain and Lake Hood are all nearby. Town supply water, power, fibre and 

alow pressure septic system (pump to be installed by purchaser when building) are available at eachlot. 

Boundary lines are indicativeonly 

Secure one of the last 8sections! 


Allenton 13 Meadowlands Green 

4,200 sqm 

For Sale offers invited over $347,000 




Premiumlifestyle section awaits 

Discover13Meadowlands Green, astandout 4,200sqm (more or less) lifestylesection in theheart of Allenton’s 

premierMeadowlands subdivision. Set in aquiet,established location surrounded by quality homes, this generously 

sizedsection offers theperfect blank canvas to design and buildyourdream home. Partially fenced with attractive 

post and rail, the property combinesspace, privacy, and rural charm, all while enjoyingthe convenience of town 

services right to the boundary. Whether you're after room forthe kids to roam, space for sheds and gardens, or simply 

the freedom of open living, this site delivers on every front. With local schools,shops, and recreational amenities just 

minutes away, you’ll enjoy arelaxed lifestyle with everything you need close at hand. 


OPEN HOME 

Methven 13 ElmwoodFarm Lane 

851 sqm 4 1 2 2 

Price by Negotiation 

View Sat1-1.30pm or by appointment 


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


Architectural elegance meets lifestyle 

Welcome to this architecturally designed, brand-new four-bedroom, two-bathroom home,expertlycrafted by 

BradfordBuilding and setonagenerous851sqm (more or less) section in the Elmwood subdivision.Thoughtfully 

designedwith everyday comfortand modern styleinmind, thishome features an attractivecedarand rockcote 

exterior, setting the tone forthe qualityyou’llfind throughout.Atthe heart of the home, theopen plan kitchen, dining, 

and livingarea creates alightfilled and inviting space, perfect for family living and entertaining. The designer kitchen 

boastsBosch appliances, asleekstone benchtop,and ahighly functionalbutler’spantry. Warmth andcomfortare 

guaranteed year-round, with 100% wool carpet, acosy Yuncalog fire, aductedheatpump system, andunderfloor 

heating in both bathrooms. Contact Emily or Simonfor more information. 


OPEN HOME 

Methven 98 Spaxton Street 

750 sqm 4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed8Oct 2025 

View Sat11-11.30amorbyappointment 

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


Ahome designed forfamily life 

Step intoaworld of comfortand functionality in thisthoughtfully designedhome. The open-plan living and kitchen 

area welcomes you with durablevinylfloors and atiled kitchen complete with agenerouslysized pantry. Alarge living 

space features both acozy log burner and aconvenient heatpump, making it idealfor gatherings year-round. For 

added versatility, asecondlounge area is tucked off the main living space, completewithcavityslidersfor privacy 

when needed. The master suite is atrue retreat, featuring aprivate office, sliding doorsleading outdoors,awalk-in 

robe, andaspacious ensuite with adouble shower and tiled floors.Aheattransfer system runs through three of the 

bedrooms, keeping thehomecomfortable in every corner. Three additionaldouble bedrooms eachoffer ample 

closet space,including one that is privately located off the loungearea. 


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OPEN HOME 

Methven 28 CameronStreet 

1,011 sqm 3 1 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed8Oct 2025 

View Sat12.30-1pmorbyappointment 



Agrandvilla withspace to dream 

Set proudly at thefront of agenerous 1,011sqm (more or less) section, this largecharacter villa offers notjust space, 

butpossibility. With its classic villa frontage and timelessfeatures throughout,this homeisacelebration of 

craftsmanship -with just enough room left to make it your own. Step inside to soaring ceilings, detailed architraves, 

and touches of wood paneling that bring warmthand presencetothe generous living area. Alarge log burneranchors 

the space, promising comfort through the cooler months. Flowing from theliving room are three impressivelysized 

bedrooms, each with that same sense of volume and light.Two of the threebedrooms offerbuilt-in storage. Outside, 

thebackyard is expansive and fullofpotential.With the home placed at thefront of the section,there’s plenty of room 

to explore subdivision possibilities (subject to councilconsent). 


OPEN HOME 

Methven 15 Morgan Street 

760 sqm 5 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 9Oct 2025 

View Sat11.45am-12.15pm or by appointment 

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


Big on space, builtfor family living 

Welcome to this generously proportioned 1980shome, from themoment you step into theexpansiveentranceway, 

it’sclear this property hasspace andpracticality in mind.The heart of the home is abeautifully modernised kitchen, 

complete with aspacious pantry anddesigned for effortlessliving with the adjacent dining/living area where alarge 

log burner provides warmth andcomfort. Sliding doors open to adeckand verandah, creatingthe perfect spot for 

outdoor relaxation or entertaining. Asecond lounge adds versatility to the living spaces. Practicality continuesinthe 

tiled back entrance, which offers ample storage, while the downstairs bathroom featuresashower, toilet,and vanity, 

making it an ideal guest or family space.The double garage notonlyprovides secure parkingwith tworemotecontrolled 

doors but also housesaconveniently located laundry. 


OPEN HOME 

Methven 9/15 Racecourse Avenue 

355 sqm 3 1 3 1 


View Sat3.30-4pm or by appointment 


Kayla Dynes 027 697 0915 kayla.dynes@bayleys.co.nz 


Alpineliving at its best 

This brand-new alpine chaletis one of just 10 in aboutique development,and the firsttoreachthe market–arare 

chance tosecure yourown sliceofthis growing destination. Designed withtimelesschalet style, it capturesthe magic 

of wintereveningsgatheredaround the gasfire and brightsummer days that invite yououtdoors onto theKwila 

deck. Comfort hasbeen carefully considered –underfloor heating in allbathrooms, ducted heating, andnoise-batt 

insulation createacosy retreatyear-round.Each of the three bedrooms enjoys itsown en-suite,with themaster 

further enhanced by awalk-in wardrobe. Keyless entry and smart design make this chalet equally suited as aholiday 

retreat, permanent base, or investment. Whether you’re seeking alock-and-leavealpine retreat,aninvestment, this is 

ahome that will captureboth your heart and your imagination. 


Methven 17 Holmes Road 

1,030 sqm 





Build, invest or holiday 

Boundary lines are indicativeonly 

17 HolmesRoadoffers agenerous 1,030sqm (more or less) section in the popular Camrose Estatesubdivision. 

Positioned just ashort walk fromtownand only minutes from Opuke Thermal Pools,thisisagreat spot to secure land 

in agrowing area. 

Power,water, and fibre areall available at the boundary,giving you thefreedom to planand build with ease. Whether 

you’rethinking aboutyourfamily home, aholidaybase, or simplyland banking for the future, this site is wellworth 

consideration. 

Please note,the council development levyremains unpaid. 

Opportunitieslike this arebecoming harder to find with sectionsselling fast –now is thetime to make your move. 


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NEW LISTING 

Okains Bay 1234 OkainsBay Road 

Unique OkainsBay opportunity 

Set against dramatic ocean andlagoon views, the land featuresstriking peninsula hill country,amix of heavyand lighterflats, 

and multiple zoning types (rural and smallsettlement).The flexible layout in multiple titles gives you options now and/or 

room to developdownthe trackwhen the time (or desire) is right. Whetheryou're launchingyour dairy farmingjourneyor 

looking to ease back andembrace beach living with zero staff hassle, this little gem promises both promise and peace. With 

approximately 90 cows and astrong track record -averaging 26,650 kgMS over the past two seasons, you get reliable 

income withoutscale-inducedstress.Two charming, two-storey homesdating from the early 1900s are included, adding 

characterand suitability for family use or workforce accommodation. Available as agoing concern,this intergenerational 

farmisready for its next chapter. 

134.1115 ha 

For Sale by Deadline PrivateTreaty (unlesssold prior) 

12pm, Mon 3Nov 2025 

3DeansAvenue, Chch 


Peter Foley 021 754737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Robinsons Bay 196AOkains Bay Road 

16.285 ha 3 2 2 1 2 

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm,Thu 30 Oct2025 



Peter Foley 021 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz 


An enchantedforest 

Less than90minutes from Christchurch, this nativebush enclave feels worldsaway from city life. Winding walking 

tracks invite exploration beneath the canopy alive with birdsong,creating apeaceful sanctuary for naturelovers and 

conservationists alike.Aspacious three bedroom two-storey home enjoys sweeping valley andRobinsons Bayviews. 

Aseparatetwo-bedroom cottage offers versatile income potentialasAirbnb or guest accommodation.Isthisyour 

retirement dream, family home,boutique stay, or conservation project? 


NEW LISTING 

Robinsons Bay 38 Tizzards Road 

2.8327 ha 4 2 3 1 5 

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm,Thu 30 Oct2025 


View 1.30-2.30pm Sun 5Oct or by appointment 

Peter Foley 021 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz 


Fromrags to riches -astory of transformation 

From humble beginnings to amagnificent statelyhome, thisproperty showcasesvision andtransformation .Perched 

above Robinsons Bay with sweeping views of the bayand valley,it's nestled in mature native plantings and beautifully 

landscaped garden -creating aprivate, tranquil retreat. Thoughtfully designed for flexibility and modern livingthis 

property has successfully hosted Airbnb guests, weddings and catered stay vacations,highlightingits exceptional 

appeal and versatility. Every elementhas been carefullyconsidered to offerahomeofrarequality -private, peaceful 

and perfectly positioned. 


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208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON 

NEW LISTING /OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

PropertyplusPosition, Perfect! 

SanctuaryonTranquilPlace 

2Bennett Place, ALLENTON 

This absolutely stunning four double bedroom 

plus office property, located in apremium area 

and within walking distance to all amenities, 

will impress even the most astute of purchasers. 

Amodern and very well equipped kitchen 

complete with awalk-in pantry, wide gas hob 

and two ovens will ensure the most discerning 

of chefs iskept happy. Anopen plan dining and 

living area as well as asemi separate lounge 

room, ducted heat pump, wall mounted heat 

pump, gas fire and anabundance of natural 

light add to the list ofproperty positives. Master 

suite with walk-in robe and exquisite tiled 

ensuite with double shower. Gorgeous outdoor 

entertaining space, separate laundry and triple 

car garage will meet your needs perfectly. 

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Deadline Sale 

WebID AUW4677741 

closing 4pm, 27October (unless sold prior) 

View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am 

7TranquilPlace,ALLENTON 

Find sanctuary inthis generously sized home on 

sought-after Tranquil Place. The park-like setting 

of Coniston Waters is perfect for families looking 

for aplace where kids can roam orfor amove 

from rural living into town. Designed with 

comfort and functionality inmind, this home 

offers ample space with an open-plan 

living/dining/kitchen area plus another separate 

lounge. There is storage aplenty in the kitchen, 

laundry and bedrooms. 

The gorgeous laundry with access to the fully 

fenced backyard isdesigned tomake even the 

most mundane chores feel enjoyable. This 

immaculate and well maintained property will 

tick all the boxes. Run, don’t walk because 

homes like these are hard tocome by. 

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By Negotiation WebID AUW4672182 

View: Saturday, 2.30pm-3pm 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

QuarterAcreSteal 

BrickBeauty 

19 Walshs Road,ALLENTON 

So. Much. Space. This 1950's brick and plaster 

family home sits on agenerous section, just 

perfect tolive the kiwi quarter acre dream or as 

an investment to possibly subdivide later. 

An open plan kitchen, dining and living room 

means dinner can be prepared while the rest of 

the family set the table or keep warm in front of 

the log fire. Alarge sunroom means plenty of 

extra space for the kids to play on rainy days. 

The three bedrooms are all large enough to 

accommodate double beds and have plenty of 

built-in storage. This north-facing home has two 

heat pumps, alog fire and anHRV system to 

keep the chill away. Aseparate laundry and a 

single lock-up garage with carport complete 

the picture. 

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By Negotiation WebID AUW4581824 

View: Saturday, 10.45am-11.15am 

3RapleyStreet, HAMPSTEAD 

Step into this sun-drenched family home 

offering space and relaxation on aquiet street 

close toschools, shops and sporting facilities. 

The open plan kitchen/dining/lounge is 

designed for modern living while the 

conservatory is the perfect place toenjoy a 

morning cuppa while watching the sun rise. All 

three bedrooms capture the morning sun and 

are generous insize with built-in wardrobes. The 

stylish modern bathroom ticks all the boxes. 

Outside, the secure, fully fenced section and 

manicured gardens create beautiful outdoor 

areas toentertain family and friends on warm 

summer evenings. With adouble garage and 

extra parking space, you’ll have room for all your 

vehicles or toys. Don't delay, enquire today. 

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View: Saturday, 11.30am-12pm 

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Mark Lemon 


SusieMcLeod 


MarelizeFeberwee 


Angela Smith 

021225 5226 

LauraGeorge 


Jess Cunliffe 


CathyCorah 

03 3080027 

CM Wong 


AnitaTwamley 


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208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON 

Imaginethe Possibilities! 

Rest &RelaxationDaysAtLower Hakatere! 

38 Alford Forest Road,ASHBURTON 

Step back in time and into opportunity with this 

classic 1910s bungalow brimming with original 

charm and character. This home has been 

completely rewired for modern safety and 

convenience and fully recarpeted for comfort. 

Inside, you'll find three double bedrooms with 

built-in wardrobes with one bedroom having a 

sunny covered porch area which would beideal 

as ahome office or aprivate reading nook. The 

layout is cosy yet functional with spacious 

bathroom and separate laundry. This property 

has the added convenience of being close to 

schools, shops and sporting facilities. Yes, it 

needs some work -but for the right buyer, this is 

arare chance tobring new life toahome with 

history. 

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WebID AUW4639373 

Hut45, 1226River Road,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 of the 

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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TITLES ISSUED! 

Carlisle Estate -Premium Site ForPremium Build 

Award-Winning: Home &Hospitality Business in theHeart of Mt Somers 

NixonStreet &TarbottonsRoad, 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 orthe 

other direction right into the town centre. Well 

thought out land covenants will ensure your 

investment is protected with like-minded 

development. Subdivision completed and titles 

available. Section sizes subject tofinal survey. 

Lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 18, 20, 24, 25 -SOLD 

Sections from 537m2 to710m2 

Price from S243,000 WebID AUT3299840 

8HoodsRoad, MOUNTSOMERS 

Set inMtSomers with views of Mt Hutt, this 

iconic property offers arare blend of lifestyle 

and commercial potential. Awell-appointed 

family home, open plan living with log burner. 

Master suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, 

two double bedrooms and alarge bathroom. 

Connected via the office, includes afully 

equipped restaurant kitchen, walk-in chiller and 

freezer, elegant dining room, reception and a 

light-filled bar and bistro, perfect for hosting. 

Award-winning and long established, this 

property suits hospitality entrepreneurs or 

anyone seeking aunique live-in opportunity 

with no commute inaprime tourist location 

near ski fields, trails and the Ashburton Lakes. 

More than aproperty, it’s alifestyle. 

Restaurant plus house 

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MSC4673156 

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Fully Serviced LifestyleSections 

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MeadowlandsGreen,ASHBURTON 

This final stage subdivision with stunning 

mountain views set back in aquiet yet central 

location. Close to town amenities, with added 

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 four sections remain 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 S335,000 

WebIDALW3664756 

100AlbertStreet, ASHBURTON 

Don't miss your chance tosecure asection in 

one ofAshburton’s fastest growing areas. 

Welcome toElgin –south-east ofAshburton, this 

property is fully serviced, close to schools and 

shopping centers yet still with arural feel, 

modern living at its best! This 816m2 section, 

with road frontage and facing the sun, offers an 

ideal canvas tobuild your home. With lush 

green spaces, just outside the old town 

boundary, this is where lifestyle and location 

come together. Whether you're starting out, 

scaling down orinvesting for tomorrow -your 

perfect future begins here. This section won't 

last long, now is the time toact. 

Call for more information! 

Land Area 

Price $250,000 

816m2 

WebID AUE4655556 

FOR SALE 

FOR LEASE 

FOR LEASE 

SOLD 

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Unlock Your Business Potential 

CentralAshburton Office &Workshop 

Coming Soon -RetailOpportunity 

Modern,Sun-filledTownhouse 

128 MooreStreet,ASHBURTON 

This 181m2 property could accommodate a 

variety ofuses from the current professional 

office to retail and service. Currently fitted out to 

agood standard with four offices, boardroom 

and staffroom plus amenities. Areticulated air 

heating and cooling system maintains the 

perfect environment. Ease ofaccess with ample 

on street parking plus the convenience oftwo 

on site car parks. 


WebID 

ACS4052919 

230HavelockStreet, ASHBURTON 

Discover this central location for your business 

on Havelock Street, right in the heart of town. 

This rental offers agenerous 185m2 ofversatile 

office space, plus aworkshop area ideal for a 

variety ofneeds, including the convenience of 

two onsite car parks. Whether you're expanding 

your current operations or starting fresh, this 

property provides the flexibility and 

convenience you need to succeed. 


WebID 

ACL4678562 

Tenancy A,B,C130-140 East St,ASHBURTON 

This property with prime street frontage isnow 

being transformed into multiple retail tenancies. 

The largest of the tenancies provides agenerous 

retail area of 307m2. There are also two 

additional tenancies available within the same 

building, which is Tenancy A-124m2 and 

Tenancy B-87m2. This East Street location is 

always sought after, it will be the perfect spot for 

arange of business ventures. 


WebID 

ACL4525485 

54B CameronStreet, ASHBURTON 

Low-maintenance with open plan kitchen and 

lounge opening toaprivate, north-facing patio 

with easy-care landscaping and artificial lawn 

for lock-up-and-leave peace ofmind. Master 

suite with walk-in wardrobe and fully tiled 

ensuite. Ducted Heat Pump for year-round 

comfort. Fully insulated internal access garage, 

with automatic door, built-in storage and a 

dedicated laundry area. 

WebIDAUW4635826 

ClarkMcLeod 


Mark Lemon 


SusieMcLeod 


MarelizeFeberwee 


Angela Smith 


LauraGeorge 


Jess Cunliffe 


CathyCorah 


CM Wong 


AnitaTwamley 


CONSULTANT 

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CONSULTANT 

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CONSULTANT 

CONSULTANT 

CONSULTANT 

VALUER 

VALUER 

ADMIN 

ADMIN 

PROPERTY 

MANAGER

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTYMANAGEMENT 

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

ALLENTON 3Catherwood Close 

Bring the Offers -Vendors Are onthe Move! 

Setinahighlysought-after location,thisbeautifully 

presentedcharacter homeoffers theperfect blendof 

elegance andcontemporaryliving. Double glazed 

andfreshly paintedinsideand out, it features a 

stunning newkitchen flowingintospaciousliving 

andlounge areas, highlighted by acathedral ceiling. 

With four bedrooms—threegenerousdoubles 

downstairs andaprivatemasterretreat upstairs with 

walk-inrobeand ensuite—there’sroom for 

everyone.Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with 

an easy-caregardenideal forentertaining. Arare 

opportunity to ownahomefullofcharm! 

ENQUIRIES OVER $699,000 

VIEW 

11.00-11.30am, Saturday4October 

Sue Prendergast 

M 027 322 8422 

ELGIN 142 TrevorsRoad 

Stunning in Strowan 

This stunning four bedroom,two bathroom homeis 

situated in thesought afterStrowan Field 

subdivision. Surroundedbyquality buildsand a 

welcomingcommunity,thismove-in readyhome 

offers modern comfortwithoutthe stress of building. 

Enjoyathoughtfully designedlayout with themaster 

suiteprivatelypositioned, complete with ensuite and 

walk-inrobe.The neutraldécor createsawarm, 

inviting feel throughout. With spacious bedrooms, 

twosleek bathrooms, andseamlessindoor-outdoor 

flow,thishomeisperfect forfamiliesor 

professionals. 


VIEW 

12.00-12.30pm, Saturday4October 



pggwre.co.nz/ASH41909 


FOR RENT 

TINWALD 65 Johnstone Street 

Country Living Close toTown on2.5 acres 

Availablemid-October,thisrarerentalsuits horselovers 

seekingspace andcomfort. Amodern3bedroom home 

with double garage,off-street parking, secure paddocks, 

tack area,and shelteredoutbuildingson2.5 acres. 

Establishedtrees offerprivacy; outsidedogswelcome.Just 

minutesfromAshburton, enjoyrelaxed rurallivingwith 

practicalequestrianfacilities. 

$580 PER WEEK 

VIEW 

By AppointmentOnly 

Robyn Leggett | M 027 214 3870 

Eden Crowley | M 027 267 9558 

TINWALD 6JordanAvenue 

Modern Living -Perfectly Positioned 

Modern threebedroom homebuilt in2013, idealfor 

families,professionals, or remote workers. Features openplan 

living, aversatile thirdbedroom/homeoffice, 

separate toiletand laundry, internal access garage,and 

easy-caregrounds.Located in peaceful west Tinwald, close 

to schoolsand shops. Smartlayout,low-maintenance 

comfort, andconvenience—thishomewon’tlastlong! 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 

VIEW 






UNDER OFFER 

HAMPSTEAD 317 TancredStreet 

Four Bedroom Opportunity 

We arepleased to offerfor sale this superb firsthomeor 

investment opportunity.Freshly paintedroof andinterior, 

newlight fittings,cooktopand otherimprovements, plus 

alloywindows throughout. Spaciousopenplanlivingwith 

slidingdoor openingtoprivateoutdoor area.Generous 

size garage with internal access.Situatedwithin1km to 

town center.Urgentinspectionrecommended. 


VIEW 

By Appointment Only 

Stephen Watson 


METHVEN Lots 3, 4&5Grace IrelandDrive 

Start right here! 

Stage14Camrose Estate provides an exceptional 

opportunitytoown an affordable sectioninthe township 

of Methven. Thesmallersection sizesare sure to attract 

people lookingfor an easy care lifestyle. Aplaygroundat 

theend of GraceIreland Drive, next to thesections is great 

forafamily with youngchildren. Freeholdsection sizesare 

from 400sqm to 735sqm andare subjecttotitle. 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 

VIEW 


Dan van der Salm 




PGGWrightsonRealEstateLimited,licensedunder REAA 2008 

Calvin Leen 

North Otago, Mid&South 

Canterbury Sales Manager 


Dan vander Salm 

Rural & Lifestyle 

M021 918 233 

Mark Hanrahan 

Rural &Lifestyle 

M027 432 4028 

JeffDonaldson 




Residential &Lifestyle 


Helpinggrowthe country 




Deb Roberts 



Cayla Collins 



RobynLeggett 



Eden Crowley 



DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGGWrightsonReal EstateLimited,licensedunder the REAA2008 

Helping growthe country

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

AUCTION 

ELGIN 127 Albert Street 

Motivated Vendor! It's Time toGo! 

Situated closetotownon5,533m²thisoutstanding home 

hasitall! Spacious open plan living, five bedrooms,three 

bathroomsincluding amastersuite with awalk-in robe 

andensuite.Alargeshedoffers amplestorage or 

workspace, plus an adjoiningstudiowithoutdoor area and 

spa, that wouldeasilyaccommodatemultipleusesfor any 

family or anyone just lookingfor spacetospread out. 

$1.13M 

VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson 



DORIE 889 Corbetts Road,North 

Seldom Available -Tier One Dairy Farm 

This 210ha(effectiveplatform) irrigateddairy farm in 

coastalMid Canterbury offers arareopportunity. 

Milking780–800 cows with asix-yearaverage of 

approx.434,000 kgMS,itfeaturesa54-bailrotary 

shed with ACRs,GEA plant, auto teat spray, milk 

meters, andsupplementfeeding. Irrigation via 

privatebore, pivots,roto-rainers, andsubsurface 

systems, backed by long-termconsents. 

Infrastructureincludesmultiplequality calf and 

implementsheds,and four dwellings,including a 

two-storey,five-bedroom homestead.The herd is 

availableatvaluation (preferredoption). 

AUCTION 

Plus GST(if any) 

1.00pm, Wednesday 15 October 

HotelAshburton 

VIEW 

11.00am-1.00pm, Fri3Oct-houses 

only, contactDan first 



NEWLAND 85 Glassworks Road 

ALifestyle Dream 

This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom,2-bathroom home 

on 1haoflandcombinesrural serenity with town 

convenience. Featuringanopenplanlivingarea, modern 

kitchen, twolarge living areas,and amastersuite with a 

walk-inrobe. Astandout featureisthe largeworkshop 

with electric rollerdoorsand aprivate driveway.This 

separate access opensthe door forpotential subdivision. 

ASKING PRICE $1,190,000 

VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson 




KAKAHU 2381 Te MoanaRoad 

Kakahu Forestry Block -50.5 Hectares 

Situated just 25kmfromGeraldine,this50.5-hectare 

forestry blockpresentsoffers an excellent opportunity for 

thoseseekingalong-term investment with strong 

potentialreturns.Featuring approximately37hectaresof 

well-establishedPinus Radiataand 9.82 hectares of 

DouglasFir,creatingadiverseand valuable planting mix 

forfutureharvesting. 

PRICE BYNEGOTIATION 


VIEW 



M 021918 233 

GREENSTREET 1064 AshburtonStaveley Road 

Varied Farming Options 

This property offers theopportunity foravariedfarming 

operation. Suitable fordairy grazingand winter cow 

grazing. Currently abreeding, finishingand trading 

enterprise.Sheltered lanewayleading to apotential 

buildingsitewithmountain views. Newconsented Deep 

Waterwellfor irrigation. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $3M 


VIEW 


Mark Hanrahan 

M 027 432 4028 



FOR LEASE 

PRICE REDUCED 

ASHBURTON 100 BurnettStreet 

Prime Office Space for Lease inthe Heart ofCBD 

Locatedinthe vibrantheart of theAshburton CBD, this 

exceptionally versatileoffice complexpresentsarare 

leasingopportunity.Offering athoughtfully designed 

layout,the premises comprise 11 generously sizedprivate 

offices, largekitchen,large boardroom,reception are,a 

threetoilets along with five off-street carparks,all situated 

on aprivatebacksection.Flexiblelease terms. 

PRICE BYNEGOTIATION 


VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290 

Peter Wilson | M 027 476 5329 

ELGIN Lot2-148 WakanuiRoad 

3305m2 Secluded Lifestyle Building Section 

On offeristhis3305m2lifestyle blockzoned Res Dwhich 

presentsanidyllicrural lifestylewhile beingconveniently 

closetothe town centre of Ashburton. Nestledamong 

establishedlifestyle blocks,itboastsaserene ruraloutlook. 

Well bore will be part of sale (subjecttocouncil consent) 



VIEW 


Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180 



PGGWrightsonRealEstateLimited,licensedunder REAA 2008 

Calvin Leen 

North Otago, Mid&South 

Canterbury Sales Manager 


Dan vander Salm 

Rural & Lifestyle 


Mark Hanrahan 


M027 432 4028 

JeffDonaldson 






Helpinggrowthe country 




Deb Roberts 



Cayla Collins 



RobynLeggett 



Eden Crowley 



DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG WrightsonReal EstateLimited,licensedunder the REAA2008 

Helping growthe country

SBW Developments LTD licensed under the REAA 2008 


Shop 2/ 75 Harrison Street, 


03 307 4222 

firstnationalashburton.co.nz 

OPEN HOME lSaturday4th October 

10.30am-11.00am 

OPENHOMElSaturday 4thOctober 

10.30am -11.00am 

OPEN HOME lSaturday4th October 

11.15am-11.45am 

25 PeterStreet, 


•ThreeBedrooms 

•OpenplanKitchen with aspaciouslounge 

•Doublegarage 

•EasyCaresection 

•Convenientlocation, closetoschools andshops 

7WalshsRoad, 

Allenton 

•4/5 bedrooms 

•InterconnectingLivingarea 

•HugeFamilybathroom 

•Workfromhomeopportunity 

•Expansive garaging 

19B Walnut Avenue, 

Allenton 

•Desirable AshburtonDomainlocation 

•633 sqmsection and181 sqmhome 

•3Bedrooms, 2bathrooms andopenplanliving 

•Doublegaragewithinternalaccess 

91 CameronStreet, 


•2Bedroomswithopenplanliving 

•Sought afterLocation 

•SinglegaragewithInternalaccess 

•Privatesunny courtyard 

Offers Over $545,000 


Negotiable from $929,000 

Price by Negotiation 

Mark Williams 


DebbieBoon 


Mark Williams 


Mark Williams 


351B BurnettSt, 


•Two-bedroom Townhouse 

•Double-glazed with aheatpump 

•Openplanliving 

•Attached garage 

•Prime centrallocation 

Offers over $499,000 

16 Belt Road, 

Allenton 

•3double bedrooms, aseparatetoilet, anda 

largelaundry 

•doubleglazing,two heat pumps, anda 

sun-filled conservatory 

•Oversized tandem garage,extra room for 

office/workshop, plus largecarport 

•Prime Allenton Location 


7Smitheram Street, 

Allenton 

•Heart of Allenton Location 

•3Bedrooms 

•Wellfenced763 sqmsection 

•Recreationparkacrossthe Street 


13 MeadowlandsGreen, 

Allenton 

•4200Sqm Sectionready foryou to buildyour 

dreamhome. 

•Water supply,power andfibre at theboundary 

•Fencedwithsomeplantings 

•Prime Allenton Location 

Negotiablefrom$347,000 

DebbieBoon 


Debbie Boon 


Craig Philip 


Mark Williams 


6Meadow Lane, 

Tinwald 

•5bedrooms, 2Bathroomsand open plan living 

•722 sqmsection and225 sqmhome 

•Double Garage with internal access 

•Quality fixtures andfittings 

•Inpopular newTinwald subdivision 

9Ashbury Drive, 

Tinwald 

•Great Location-Close to Lake Hood andTown 

•Generoussizesection-730 Sqm 

•Familyfriendly-Playgroundnearby 

•EasyLiving-Peaceful modern subdivision 

25/369 WrensRoad 

Coldstream 

•3bedrooms with sleeping for8 

•Open-plan living,sunny patio, near lagoon and 

playground,updated bathroom 

•Fully furnishedwithalogburner 

•Fishing,white baitingand relaxing allround 

36 Westview Drive, 

Tinwald 

• 267m2ona4012 sqmSection 

•4Bedrooms, 2bathrooms and2living areas 

•Openplankitchen with ButlersPantry 

•DoubleGaragewithinternalaccessplusa110 

Sqmimplement shed/workshop 

OffersOver$839,000 

MarkWilliams 



Mark Williams 


$185,000 

DebbieBoon 


PricebyNegotiation 

MarkWilliams 


Relax,While WeManage Your 

Real Estate Plans 

Mark Williams 

Licensed Agent 


Debbie Boon 

Sales Consultant 


Craig Philip 



Sheree Thompson 


020 4098 0327 

Theresa Hislop 

Administrator 

03 307 4222 

SBW Developments LTD licensed under 

the REAA 2008

Ashburton 2/272 TancredStreet 


Open Home 

Open Home 

Compactand neat! 

This tidy twobedroom unit is allabout convenienceand easy living.The spacious kitchen 

hasroom forasmalldiningtable and flowsthrough to thelivingarea, kept comfortable 

year round with afloor mountedheatpump. Adoor opensout to your ownprivate patiotheperfect 

spot to relax. Both bedrooms includewardrobes, and thehomefeaturesan 

original bathroom with shower andvanity,plusaseparatetoilet. Ahandylaundry nook is 

locatednearthe front entrance. Outside, you'll find afenced grass area with clothesline, 

giving youjustenough outdoor spacewithoutthe upkeep. 

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ForSale Buyers $370,000+ 

View Thu 2Oct 12.00 -12.30pm 

Sat4Oct12.00 -12.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/AU211881 

Secure &stylish retirement 

If you're lookingfor acomfortable,low maintenancehomeinafriendly,securesetting, 

this beautifully updatedunitinthe sought afterSt. StephensClose RetirementVillage is 

sure to impress. Enjoy light filled,openplanlivingwithaspacious lounge and dining area 

overlookingthe garden,awell equippedkitchen,and agenerouslaundry. The double 

bedroom connectstoawet floor bathroom,while aversatile hobby room offthe livingarea 

offers extrastorage and outdoor access -perfect forcraftsorsimplyrelaxing, even room to 

park amotorhome. 

2 1 1 

For Sale $320,000 




Open Home 

Tinwald 5Elmwood Grove 

Open Home 

Privateand secure 

Theopportunity is here to purchase aretirementunitaspartofSt. Stephens Charitable 

Close. Oneofsix modern unitsand allenjoyingawelllandscaped and maintained common 

area.Soclose to thecentral shoppingareaand with amainsupermarketdirectlyacrossthe 

road. Thelarge double bedroom is connected to thebathroomwithawalkinwet shower, 

vanity and toilet.The living spaceisopenand spacious and sharingthe area with the 

dining and kitchen. Awellproportionedlaundry connectsthe kitchenwiththe bathroom 

and exterior door to theservice area. 

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Complete in everyway 

Setwellbackfromthe road on alarge,private rear section, this substantialfour bedroom 

homeoffers theperfect blendofcomfort,functionality andspacefor modernliving. Inside 

you'll find athoughtfully designed layout idealfor familiesofall sizes. Themaster 

bedroom is complete with agenerouswalk-throughrobe,en-suitebathroom anddirect 

access to aprivate patioand lawn area.The homealsofeaturesaseparate office,ideal for 

workingfromhomeand awellappointedmainbathroom with shower,vanityand afull 

sizedbath. Aseparatetoiletwithits ownvanity adds extraconvenience forbusy 

households. 

4 2 2 2 

DeadlineSale closes Wednesday15th 

October, 2025 at 4.00pm,(unless sold 

prior) 

View Sat 4Oct 10.00 -10.30am 


Hampstead 4Reddecliffe Crescent 

Open Home 

Hinds 20 DavidStreet 

Open Home 

Agreat family home 

Welcometothischarming three-bedroomhome,perfect forthoseseekinganeasy-care 

lifestylewithoutcompromisingoncomfort.Featuringalock-up garage and convenient offstreet 

parking, this residenceoffers modern living with astylish newopen-plan kitchen, 

dining, and living area.Enjoy thewarmthand efficiency of twoheatpumpsand an HRV 

system,supportedbyinsulationunderthe floor andinthe ceiling. Turneverydayroutines 

into aperformancewithashower that comescompletewithits own built-insoundsystem 

and controlpanel.Whether it's morningmotivationoranevening wind-down,you can 

enjoyyour favouritetunes. 

3 2 1 1 


View Sat4Oct10.00 -10.30am 


Ready to enjoyonDavid Street 

Thiswellpresented home offers space, comfortand practicalityinawelcoming 

neighbourhood. The open plan kitchen, dining and livingareaforms theheartofthe home, 

with aranch slider openingontothe patiotoprovide that sought afterindoor-outdoor 

flow,perfect forentertainingorsimplyenjoyingthe garden.The masterbedroom features 

an ensuiteand walk-inwardrobe, complemented by twofurther doublebedroomsand a 

singlebedroom,offering versatilelivingorhomeoffice option. Afamily bathroom with 

shower andvanity, separate toilet,gas hot waterand plenty of storage throughout add to 

thehomes convenience. 

4 2 2 

For Sale Buyers $620,000+ 



Ashburton 36A Wills Street 

Open Home 

Netherby 13 GeoffGeeringDrive 

Open Home 

Immaculate,spacious, primelocation 

This exceptionaltownhouse trulyticks allthe boxes! Step inside to discover alight-filled, 

open-plankitchen,dining, and living area,designedfor both comfortand functionality.A 

heat pump keepsthe spacewarmand inviting year-round, whilesliding doors opentoa 

sunny patio-theperfect spot to enjoyyourmorningcoffee. Featuring threewellappointed 

bedrooms with built-inwardrobes, including amastercomplete with ensuite. 

Themainbathroom offers abath, shower,and toilet,ensuringconveniencefor thewhole 

household.Storage is effortless,withample cupboardspaceinthe kitchenand hallway, 

plus adesignated laundry area. 

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Motivatedvendors-actionrequired 

Action required- motivatedvendors have plans- be quick or this opportunity will be lost. 

Welcometoyour eco-friendlydream home, wheremodern meetssustainabledesign, right 

herein adesirable sub-division. Poweredbythe sun, this beautifully built residence features 

solarpanelsand rainwaterstorage,helping youlivecleaner, smarterand more efficiently 

everyday.Withfour spacious double bedrooms, there'sroomfor everyone. Themaster 

suiteisatrue retreat, complete with awalkinrobe and astylishensuite.The main 

bathroom offers both abathand shower,perfect forfamilies, plus aseparatetoiletwithits 

ownvanity. 

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Property BrokersLtd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

Tinwald 59 ThomsonStreet 

Lake Hood 6Trent Place 

Open Home 

Open Home 

TransformationonThomson 

Fully renovated -moveinand enjoy! Freshlypainted,gas hot water, insulation, newroof 

and spouting, this homeoffers modern kitchen, open-plan living flowingseamlessly 

outdoors to aspaciousdeck, perfectfor BBQs.Fully fenced,hobbyroom and largedouble 

garage,the grassseedisdown, readytoflourishfor thenew owners. 

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Relaxedwaterfront living 

Tuckedawayinaprivate cul-de-sac in thehighlydesirableLakeHood community,this 

stunning four bedroom homedeliversthe ultimate in lakeside living. From themomentyou 

arrive,you'll be impressedbythe welcomingentrancethatleads into thespacious heartof 

thehome-alarge open-planlivingarea, complete with aheatpumpand pelletfirefor 

year-roundcomfort.Enjoy spectacularviews of thecanal fromthe living, kitchenand 

diningareas,all of whichopenout to an expansivedeck-idealfor entertaining or relaxing 

in thesun.The modern kitchenfeatures agranite benchtop, walk-inpantry, and flows 

seamlessly. 

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Tinwald 10 KelburnPlace 

Open Home 

Allenton 11 Trellech Place 

NewListing 

Stylemeets space 

Discover theperfect blendofcomfort,functionand thoughtful design in this beautifully 

spec'd four bedroomhome, nestledonalarge, privaterearsection that offers apeaceful 

ruralfeelwhile stillbeing in thetownboundary.The master bedroomisgenerously sized, 

complete with itsown privateaccess to apatio andexpansive deck.Aspacious walkthroughrobe 

that flowseffortlesslyintoaluxuriousen-suitewithunder tile heating. Two 

additional double bedrooms areperfect forfamilyorguests, whilethe fourth bedroom 

offers incredible versatility-alarge singlethateasilydoublesasahomeoffice,hobby room 

orguest space. 

4 2 2 3 


View Sat4Oct11.30 -12.00pm 


Move in,unpackand enjoy 

Welcometothisimmaculately presentedthree bedroom plus office home,perfectly 

positioned in asoughtafter Allenton cul-de-sac just minutesfromtown. Featuringthree 

generous double bedrooms,includingamaster with ensuiteand walk in wardrobe, this 

homeisdesignedfor comfortand convenience. Theopen plan kitchenand dining area 

flowseffortlessly, with aseparatelounge offering aprivate spacetorelax.Stay 

comfortableyear roundwithagasfire, twoheatpumps andHRV system. Enjoyindooroutdoor 

living with abeautiful, sunny outdoor area,ideal forentertainingorunwinding in 

peace. 

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Allenton 4Tranquil Place 

Ashburton 2/38 Cass Street 

Privacy, spaceand tranquility 

Here is afabulous opportunity fornew ownerstoenjoy this substantialexecutive home in 

thedesirableConiston Waters.Set in asecluded, quiet location, this home offers both 

privacyand space, making it ararefindfor thoseseekingapeaceful lifestyleonthe edge 

oftown. This homehas twogenerous living areaswhichare well positionedfor enjoying 

thesun anddesignedtomakethe most of thehome'sexcellent indoor-outdoor flow.The 

openplankitchen,diningand living spaceenjoysthe ambiance of agas fire andalsoa 

heat pump forthose cooler days. Thereare fourdouble bedrooms allwithgood 

wardrobing, plus asizeableoffice. 

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Exquisite upstairs apartment 

Introducingthe exquisite newMona Whey Apartment. This luxurious 142sqm twobedroom 

apartmentcaterstodiverse lifestylepreferences whileupholdingan 

uncompromising standard of quality. Upon entry, ascend to thespacious living area where 

youare metwithsereneparkviews throughfloor to ceilingwindows offering elevated 

vistas of Mona Square.The kitchenisanentertainersdream,withawell thought-out 

design andfinishedwithtop qualityappliances.The spacespillsout ontoalarge, covered 

sun-drenched balconythrough twosetsofsliding doors, whereyou canunwindand 

entertainwhilstrelishing thestunning park view. 

2 2 1 1 




Sean Patterson 


Hamish Niles 


Kirsty Clay 


Property Brokers Ashburton 

Residential/Lifestyle&RuralSales Consultants 

Paddy Strange 


Karen McRae 


Mel Perriton 


Leah Harrison 


CharlotteEvans 


Robert Harnett 


Murray Young 


Chris Murdoch 


Greg Jopson 


Jason Rickard 


Property Brokers Ltd LicensedREAA 2008 


Proud to be here

Tinwald 60 Tarbottons Road 

Ashburton 54/369 WrensRoad 

Your ownprivate haven 

From themomentyou enterthe tree-lineddriveway,you'll know this property is something 

special. Step inside and be greetedbyagrand tiledentranceand staircasethatset the 

tone forthisexceptional residence. This homeoffers incredible space, privacy, and 

flexibilityperfect formulti-generationallivingorthose wholovetohost. Downstairs there 

arethree well-appointed bedrooms, includingamain suitewithwalk-in robe,ensuite,heat 

pump,and doorsopening to aprivate patio. Alarge, tiledbathroom,separateurinal,and a 

thoughtfully designed laundrywithexcellent storage, plusawalk-instoragecupboard. 

4 3 3 4 

ForSale $1,800,000 



Introducing"Bach 54" -RangitataHutsNorth 

Thisadorablepropertyoffers adelightfullivingexperiencewithtwo living areas,perfect for 

entertaining family andfriends.Withtwo bedroomsand aseparatebathroom/laundry, it 

ensuresprivacy and conveniencefor all. The Bach features aluminum joineryand comes 

fully furnished, saving youthe hassleoffinding theright pieces.Plus, theaddition of a 

great lockableshedprovidesample storagefor allyouroutdoor equipment and gear.Step 

outside anddiscoveratranquiland privateand shelteredBBQ area, accessiblethrough 

French doorsfromthe second living area. 

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Hinds 2Robert Street 

Rakaia Waterfordsubdivision 

Charming characterinHinds 

Renovated 1911 characterhomecombiningtimelessstyle with modern comfort. Fully 

fenced and private, it offers threedoublebedrooms, multiple living areas, andasunny 

conservatory (complianceunverified).The light-filledkitchen with island benchflows to 

open-planliving, kept cozy year-round byaheat pump andwoodburner. Outdoorsfeatures 

landscapedgardens,wraparound covereddecking,anenclosedspa,and ampleparking 

with adoublecarport,singlegarage, and lean-to.Originally builtbythe HindsChurch as 

theManse, this uniquehomeisjust10minutesfromtown. 

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Your dreamlocationinRakaia 

Selling FAST!10out of 18 SectionsSOLD! 

WelcometoWaterford,Rakaia'snewestpremium subdivision!These highlysought-after 

sections areselling quickly, with only9remaining. In this primelocationyou havethe best 

of Rakaia at your doorstep. 

-Adjacenttothe scenic Rakaia Domain 

-Accessedvia thebeautiful, tree-linedWestTownBelt 

-Surroundedbyworld-class salmon fishingand thrillingjet boating 

-Just20kmtoMethven's OpukeHotpoolsand Mt Hutt skifield 

-45-minutedrive to Christchurch InternationalAirport 

-Only20minutes to Ashburtonand Lake Hood 

Readytobuild on immediately 




Allenton 174 Meadowlands Green 

Lake Hood Loch Green,Stage 10 

Wherecountrymeetstown 

Titled andready to build. Actnow to secure apremium NW Ashburtonlifestyle section. 

Meadowlandssubdivision offers arural feel with allthe benefits of town living. Closeand 

onlyminutes driveorwalking distance to schools,medicalcentre, hospital andall 

Ashburtonservicesand amenities. The4000m2lifestyle sections areaccessedvia 

Meadowlands Green offRacecourse Road andare serviced with Ashburtontownsupply 

water, electricity, fibreand ADClow pressure sewerconnection. Overalldevelopmenthas 

been designedtomaintainaunique ruralfeel andallows theowner to developtheir own 

individual lifestyleparadise. 

ForSale $340,000 


Web pb.co.nz/AL81562 

Opportunityknocks 

Startplanning your dream homeinthe tranquilhaven of Loch Green at Lake Hood. We 

presentanexclusiveopportunitytoown oneoffivepremium sections,ranging from 

538sqm to 732sqm.Embrace theluxuryofchoice with stunningcanal viewsorserene 

reservegreen areasthatofferanunparalleledfeelingofspaceand privacy. Each sectionis 

uniquelypositionedtomaximizenatural beauty and tranquillity, providingthe perfect 

canvas foryour custom-built dream home. Sensiblecovenantsare in placetoensurethe 

highest quality neighbourhood,protectingyourinvestmentand maintainingthe area's 

prestigious appeal. 

For Sale By Negotiation 



Ashburton 54-56 Dobson Street 

Tinwald 89-91 ArchibaldStreet 

MountSomers 64A AshburtonGorge Road 

Mount Somers 64B AshburtonGorge Road 

Centraloffice with storage&parking 

Availablenow is awell-presentedfirst-floor office spaceoffering four 

privateoffices, akitchenette,and staffamenities.Light andbright 

throughout,the spaceiskeptcomfortable year-round with acentral 

ducted heat pumpsystem. Addedtothisisan84m2garageand storage 

area,providing flexibilityfor businessoperations.The property also 

benefits from good on-site parking. 

High profilecornersiteSH1 

On offerisasubstantial2930sqm corner site spread across four separate 

titles,positionedonState HighwayOne in aprime,high-exposure location. 

This is arareopportunitytosecureapropertywithexceptionalprofile and 

multiple developmentorinvestment possibilities. 

Mt Somers-Primelifestyle section 

We arepleased to offerthiswellpositioned4045 sqmlifestyle section 

situated in theidyllicMtSomersvillage.Sectionsofthisqualityand value 

rangeare hardtofindinthe localityand offers thebuyer theopportunity 

to secure abuildingplatform to plan, build and developyourown unique 

lifestyle property.Positionedfor allday sunand great mountain viewsto 

build your dream home. 

Mt Somers -Lifestyle with views! 

If youare searchingfor auniqueCanterbury foothills location with 

stunning mountainviews,thenstopand consider this 4046 m2 bareland 

section. Mt Somers is asmall ruralvillage with agreat community and 

range of amenities. It is also thegateway to AshburtonLakes plus 

numerous outdoor activities including walkingand mountainbikingtracks, 

Staveley IceRink, Mt Hutt ski-field. 

ForLease $16,500pa+GST+OPEX 


Web pb.co.nz/AC211765 

Hamish NilesAREINZ 


ForSale By Negotiation 


Web pb.co.nz/AC210261 

Hamish NilesAREINZ 


ForSale $265,000 

View Byappointment 

Web pb.co.nz/AL120021 




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Ashburton Lot2290 Seafield Road 

Ashburton 17 Pudding Hill Road 

NewListing 

Lifestylesection-privacy,space &shelter 

Situated in NorthEastAshburton, we areexcited to presentthisspacious 6,500 square 

meter(subjecttofinal survey)lifestyle section, close to allthe town's services and 

amenities. This unique bareland sectionoffersanexcellent buildingplatform, perfectfor 

thoselookingtocreatetheir dreamlifestyle home. Theprivate sectionisaccessed viaa 

shared driveway offSeafieldRoad, leadingtoanelevatedbuildingsitethat provides ample 

spacefor your plans,including options forsheds oradditionalbuildings.Withanorthwest 

aspect that captures all-day sun, thesection alsofeaturesanesplanade area alongside Mill 

Stream. 




Allenton 221 MethvenHighway 

Ruraltranquility andurban convenience 

Situated just minutes from centralAshburton and2km from theAshburtontown boundary. 

This is ahighlydesirablelifestyle propertyblendingrural tranquilitywithurban 

convenience. Spanning3.22hectares, thepropertyfeaturesawell maintained 226 m2 

residence(1995).Arecent internal/externaltransformationthroughout hascomplemented 

and modernised to enhancethe overallhome'sfunctionality,character and appeal.Set 

amongstspacious parklife secure gated/fencedgrounds,offerashelteredand privaterural 

lifestyletoenjoy indoor-outdoorfamilylivingatits best! 

3 2 2 

ForSale Buyers $1,360,000+ 



Explorethe options! 

We areprivilegedtoofferour vendorsunique2.025 ha onestopbusiness/lifestyleproperty. 

LocatedonMethven'sresidential 

boundary closetoall town services andamenities andineasyreach 

of theMethven areasamazing recreational activities including Mt 

Hutt skifield,RakaiaRiver,mountainbikingand walkingtracks. 

ResidentialDzoning allowsubdivision options andre-sale potential. 

Combiningawell presented4-bedroom residenceonits ownfenced 

sectionwithlarge coveredswimming pool area plus acommercial 

scale1050sqm enclosed shed,5-bay pole shed,grain storageand 

yard area with itsown access plus paddock area. 

4 1 1 1 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday4th 

November,2025 at 12.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 



Greg Jopson 


Ashburton 981 Back Track 

FinalNotice 

Methven 363 MethvenChertseyRoad 

BarrhillDairy Ltd 

Everynow andtheninthisindustry we getthe privilegetomarketatrulyexceptional 

property, we firmly believethisisone of thosemoments.Fourteen yearsagowhenthis 

propertywas convertedbythe current vendors, nothing wasspared in termsofquality.The 

farm boasts an executivehomestead setinaspacious,landscaped environmentwith 

mountainviews as well as four well-maintainedadditionalstaff homes. Also included is a 

dairyshedthatany farmer wouldbeproud to operate in with excellentautomation, cow 

flow,nearbycalfshedding, and halter collars to ensure complete cowcontrol. 

4 1 

DeadlineSale closes Wednesday 8th 

October, 2025 at 12.00pm, (unlesssold 

prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/AR205001 

Qualitylocation, strategicversatility! 

We areprivilegedtoofferour vendorsquality123.44haintensive arablepropertylocated 

in thehighlysoughtafter Methvenfarming area and ashort3.9km distance from Methven 

township.The strategicland size with twotitlesalong with qualityinfrastructureposition 

thefarmfor acquisition or versatilitytochange farmingactivity. The areas reliableclimatic 

conditionstogetherwithquality soilsare backedupbythe fully shared BCIirrigation 

scheme supplyvia efficientZimmaticpivot irrigators. Thisprovides thereliability, 

consistencyand versatilityrequiredfor highvalue seed multiplication, crop and pastoral 

production. 

3 1 1 

For Sale By Negotiation 



Cave 203 Robinson Road 

FinalNotice 

Waimate 156 ElephantHillBackRoad 

DeadlineSale 

81.54ha-Strategicacquisition 

At 81.54 ha this is awellpresented landholdingcurrently managedfor lamb finishingand 

intensivearableproduction plus abilityfor cattle grazing. Thisis an idealunitfor addition 

to larger farm unitsorstations forfinishing,hogget block or feed productionorasa 

heifer/carry over or cut&carry option fordairy farms. Excellent access land to allpaddocks 

make this an efficient, easily managedunit. Good range ofsheds,woolshed and yardsplus 

electricity supplywithgreat aspectmakethispropertysuitablefor building ahomeand a 

successionorretirementopportunity. 

DeadlineSale closes Friday 3rd 

October, 2025 at 12.00pm, (unlesssold 

prior) 



EffectiveDairy Support 

We areprivilegedtoofferHalkirk-a well positioned 196.66 ha dairy support/pastoral 

property situated in theWaihaorunga farmingdistrict. Offering astrategic dairy support 

propositiontodairy farmstobeself-containedorequally ideal as afirst farm or versatile 

addition to existing farmingportfolios.Currently thefarmismanagedasadairy support 

farm unit with ahistory of intensivewintercropand operatingasapermittedactivity 

underthe LWRP.The farm is presentedfor sale with timing optimumfor buyerstohit the 

groundrunning forheifer/beef grazingorplanand setuptheir2026 wintering 

requirements. 

3 1 2 

DeadlineSale closes Friday10th 

October, 2025 at 12.00pm,(unless sold 

prior) 




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ashburtondc.govt.nz 

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

Buyingorbuilding?Get aLIM 

If youare looking to buy aproperty, it’s 

strongly recommended that youget aLand 

Information Memorandum. 

Known as aLIM forshort,itisareport thatcontains 

allrelevant information the Council knows abouta 

property or section. It caninclude historical as well 

as current informationand canberequestedfor any 

property, whether it be commercial, rural or residential, 

withbuildings or without. 

LIMs typically include thefollowing information: 

• Special land features or characteristicssuch 

as erosion,subsidence,slippage, floodingand 

possible contamination 

• Information the Council holdsonstormwaterand 

sewerage drains 

• Rates(including anyratesthatmay beowing) 

• Any consents, notices, ordersorrequisitions 

affecting the land or buildings. This includes 

details of building consentsand resource 

consents 

• DistrictPlan zoning and anyspecial provisions 

thatrelate to the land or buildings 

• Resource consents granted fornearbyproperties 

Councilsare required by lawtoproduceLIMsupon 

requestwithin 10 working days. It is agood idea to run 

with 15 working days whenyou make an offer fora 

property so thatyour solicitor hastimetoevaluate the 

LIMand makeany followupinquiries. 

ALIM is notthe same as aproperty filerequest, which 

hasbecomemorecommon with buyers recently. These 

only provide partial information andmay beout of 

date. 

If youare buying ahouse or building, it is agood ideato 

getaproperty inspection. 

These arecarried out by independent specialists, some 

of whom haveprofessional accreditation from the NZ 

InstituteofBuilding Surveyors. 

Theywill compareany building work with Council 

recordsand adviseyou of anythingthatmay be 

unauthorised or incomplete.Theywill also tell you 

about repairsthatmay be required so that youcan take 

these intoaccountwhen making your final offer. 

Somepeople thinkaLIM is unnecessaryfor an empty 

section, butitwill provide importantinformation such 

as ifthe property is in aflood zone or registeredasa 

potentiallycontaminatedsite. 

It will also tell youwhether or notthe waterand 

wastewater connectionshavebeen paid forand what 

thecostis. 

Many people thinkthatbecause theyare buying a 

“serviced” section theconnectionshavebeen paid 

for, howeverthatisnot usually thecase. The Council 

chargesfor these connections when thebuilding 

consent is issued. 

These charges arecalled Development Contributions 

and arelevied in accordance with Council policy. It 

includesacontributionfor community infrastructure, 

such as thelibrary, museum andart gallery. 

Complianceand Development Group Manager Ian 

Hydesaid people shouldget allinformation available 

beforepurchasing aproperty,and speak to asolicitor 

before making an offer. 

Please note that Environment Canterburyalsoholds 

recordsabout properties including Regional Council 

consents, wells,water resources,natural hazards, 

pests and contaminatedland. Youcan find out more 

about howtoaccess this information by visiting the 

Environment Canterburywebsite. 

Some common planning questions 

HowdoIget aLIM? 

You'll need to complete aLIM application form and 

return it to us. Youcan download theformfromour 

website,orcomplete it online. 

Howsoon canIget aLIM? 

We will process your LIM requestasquickly as possible, 

usually withinthe required10working days. 

Howmuch does aLIM cost? 

ALIM foraresidentialpropertycosts $307, and aLIM for 

anon-residentialpropertycosts $615 -asper fees and 

chargesfor the 2024-25 year. 

WhatisaDistrictPlan? 

The DistrictPlan, as arequirementofthe Resource 

Management Act1991, is adocumentthathas 

rules thatall subdivision, land useactivitiesand 

development is subject to within theAshburton 

District. It designates, forexample, residential land, 

rural,commercial,industrial and green spaces. 

I'mlookingatbuying aproperty,how do Iknowifit 

canbesubdivided? 

TheDistrictPlan subdivisionrules areinthe 

Subdivision chapterofthe DistrictPlan, on our website. 

To find whatrules apply to you, youneed to first know 

your zone in thePlanning Maps. 

Note:Westronglyrecommend that youtake 

professional advicefromaSurveyororyourSolicitor 

before proceeding with purchase if youare wanting to 

subdivide. 

Howsmall canIsubdivide my property to? 

Theminimum site size varies between thedifferent 

zones, withthe minimum lotsizesubjecttowhether 

thereare buildings existing on thesite, building 

consent beingobtained or at the time ofapplying for 

subdivision, or the creationofvacantallotments. 

TheDistrictPlan subdivisionrules areinthe 

Subdivision chapterofthe DistrictPlan. 

Sometimes youmight need to getalanduse consent 

as well as asubdivision. This often occurswhen the 

newboundaryiscloser to the existing housethan 

is permittedinthe districtplan. If thereisnosewer 

network in thearea, youmay also need to discusswith 

CanterburyRegional Council whether youcan install a 

septic tank. 

COUNCIL OFFICE 

2Baring SquareEast 

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

Thursday9am-5pm 

ASHBURTONLIBRARY 

2BaringSquareEast, Ashburton 7700 

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

Sat &Sun 10am-4pm 

EANETWORKSCENTRE 

20 River Terrace 

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

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

ASHBURTON ART 

GALLERY&MUSEUM 

327 WestStreet 

10am-4pm daily(late nightWed) 

ashburtondc.govt.nz Thursday, 14 November 2024 |ISSUE 205 

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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING 

Provingyouridentity when buying 

or sellingahouse 

From 1January2019, real estate agentsare required to verifythe identityoftheir vendors in 

accordance with Anti-Money Laundering legislation.Insomesituations, real estate agentswill 

also be requiredtoverify theidentityofpurchasers. If yourreal estateagent cannotverifyyour 

identity in line with the legislation,they will not be able to act for you. 

Identity verification cantakedays and sometimes weeksifaTrust orcompany is involved, or 

whereparties reside overseas. 

The below gives an indicationofsome of thedocumentsyour real estate agent may askyou to 

presentinpersonorasacertified document aspartofthis process: 

Individuals: 

Passport,NZFirearmsLicenceorNZDriversLicencewithanother document such as 

abank statementorstatementissued by aGovernmentagency. Youwillalsoneedto 

provideadocument with your residentialaddress (for example, autility bill). 

Trusts: 

TheTrust Deed and, forall trustees and settlors, the information required forindividuals 

as notedabove, together with informationregarding the Trust’ssource of funds or 

wealth. Additionalinformation mayalsoberequiredfor beneficiaries andappointers. 

Companies: 

Detailsofthe company,together with the information forindividuals notedabove 

forevery individualwith morethan a25% shareholding, all individuals with effective 

controlofthe company and allindividuals actingonbehalf of the company.Information 

regardingsourceoffundsorwealth mayalso be required. 

Note:The abovelistisnotexhaustive and isindicative only. Your realestate agentwill assist youwith the specific 

requirements in relation to yoursituation. 

DISCLAIMER: The material and information contained herein is for general information 

purposes only andisnot intended to form professional legal advice. REINZ doesnot accept 

liabilityfor any claim or other action thatmay arise directly or indirectlyfromthe use of 

orreliance on the materialand information provided herein.REINZ recommendsyou seek 

independent legal adviceif you areunsure of yourlegal position.

THURSDAY, 02 OCTOBER 2025 |THE GERALDINE NEWS |PAGE 5 

AD SPONSORED BY GNEWS 

Afun music session for parents, 

carers and young children 

9.30am Tuesdays in term-time 

St Andrew’s Hall 

In the bike park footprint, project committee members Larissa Drysdale, Kathryn Horrell, and Kevin Johnston. 

Absent: James Blok and Syd Woods. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

New bike park a“gain for everyone” 

Aprofessionally designed Riddells Reserve 

bike park,partofBikeGeraldine’s district-wide 

biketrail network, is on trackfor construction 

from November, and aJanuary launch. 

Fundraising, already substantial, isongoing 

throughdonations andsponsorships. 

Bike Geraldinecommitteememberand bike 

park project manager Larissa Drysdale says, 

“There’ll beanew, purpose-built shared-use 

access up and down, with five varied-skills 

[intermediate to expert]downhill-only mountain 

bike trails.” At thetop,she says,“there’ll be a 

community area with picnic tables, seating, 

trail maps,bikeracks,and aviewoverGeraldine. 

People will be able to sit and watch riders 

sending it down thehill.” 

To fund the park, “We’ve gained about 

$130,000 already: thereis$100,000 from the 

Timaru District Council’scontestable cycleway 

fund, and sponsorship from Apollo Projects 

and Geraldine Combined Sports. There are 

funds to come from theGeraldine Community 

Board …The project budget is $235,000.” 

Planting andrestoration areincluded. 

“We also need community support and 

sponsorship, which can be naming rights for 

one ofthe tracks,” Larissa says. Sponsorship 

tiers, from Emeraldat$500+GSTtoDiamond 

at $20,000+GSTare available. 

KevinJohnston,fellowcommitteemember, 

says theproject builds on long-timeinformal 

bike trail development in Riddells. “The pine 

trees were felled. There was the opportunity 

to build proper tracks. The kids came to us 

about it. There’ll be again for everyone. It’s 

quite steep now; there’ll be agentler gradient.” 

Colleague KathrynHorrell adds,“It’s forwalkers, 

too; it’s not just aboutbiking.” 

With OregonsinRiddells’ northernreaches 

duefor harvest in around five years, thegroup 

includes that area in its“biggervision”.Larissa 

says. “There’s potentialfor us to expand there. 

Any additional funds we have will go to the 

next tracks.” 

Learn more about Bike Geraldine’s bike 

park ormake adonation byvisiting the 

organisation’s Facebook page or contacting 

Larissa on 027530 0180. JAN FINLAYSON 

CRAIG WILSON 

Manager 

03 693 8788 

craig@geraldinefuneralservices.co.nz 

geraldinefunerals.co.nz 

HEALTH & HAPPINESS 

Sweet addition coming to Talbot Street 

Agelato shop is set to bring abit of fun to 

Talbot Street when it opens in earlyOctober, 

with local woman Leigh Marsden behind 

the venture. 

Leigh, who, with her family, has lived in 

Geraldine for 15years, says, “I wanted to do 

this and thought it would be good for 

Geraldine. It’smeanttobeafun projectthat 

will bringalittle bit of joytothe main street.” 

The shop will featureKiwi-made Valentino’s 

gelatoand sorbet,16flavours, all gluten-free 

with vegan options available. “We’ll have 

milkshakes as well, and in winter we’ll add 

some things that’ll be good in the colder 

weather,liketoasties,”Leigh says. “We’llkeep 

it really simple with pricing and havealocals’ 

gelatocard-get your tenthone free,” Leigh 

says. 

Manager Nicolette Garner will oversee 

daily operations, with Leigh’s daughters 

helping after school. 

Installation requires removing theshop’s 

entirefront windowtofitthe gelatomachine, 

with the ambitious project planned for the 

first week of October. 

Leigh’s gelato shop will belocated at 

34 Talbot Street, between Flowers Inc. and 

The Kitchen Cupboard. Summer hours: 

Wednesday and Thursday,11am-5pm; Friday 

to Sunday, 11am-8pm. QUYÊN TRẦN 

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Modern kitchen •Spacious living 

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WHĀRANGI 6|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 02WHIRINGA-Ā-NUKU 2025 

Woodbury Domain 

Incorporated Society 

and 

Cemetery Board 

AGM 

14 OCTOBER 2025 

7.30PM 

Woodbury Community Hall 

Residents of the Woodbury area 

are invited to attend the 

145th annual AGM of the 

Woodbury Domain Society 

Incorporated. 

FOR DISCUSSION: 

Reregistration and co-opting 

new members on the 

Woodbury Domain 

Incorporated Society. 

All new nominations for the 

Committee are tobesubmitted 

in writing. 

For more information please email: 

info@woodburyhall.co.nz 

ON PEEL 

gnewsCOMMUNITY 

GERALDINE 

GRIEF CAFE 

ST MARY’S CHURCH 

MONDAY, 13 OCTOBER @ 1.30PM 

Come join us for a conversation 

and discussion about the 

grief life journey. Find ideas that 

help each day get brighter. 

CONTACT: 

Alexia 027 623 267 

Sue 027 362 7593 

GERALDINE RSA 

NEEDS 

YOUR HELP 

Operation Wrapped inRemembrance 

is an initiative where knitting groups and 

individuals throughout New Zealand knit scarves 

for all our veterans. Geraldine RSA has so far 

received 33 scarves from alocal knitting group 

and local individuals. We have presented most 

of these already, but still need afurther 

30 scarves to ensure that all our veterans receive 

one. We would appreciate it very much if any 

knitters out there who have some spare time 

could knit some scarves for us. They can be 

dropped off atthe Resource Centre in Peel Street. 

Geraldine RSA’s Hamilton Room has recently 

undergone earthquake strengthening and 

refurbishment. This room is available for hire. 

However, wehave noidea how this room 

received its name, and we hope someone inthe 

Geraldine community might know. Ifyou have 

any knowledge of where the name came from, 

and its significance, please contact 

Sheryle Grant on 0274 456 381. Thank you. 

TUESDAY-FRIDAY 

10.30am-3.30pm 

4PEEL STREET 

INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES -WELCOME TO GNEWS COMMUNITY 

This is your FREE spacetotellusaboutstuff you’re doing-fundraisers, free community events, 

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geraldinecommunitydiary 

OCTOBER 2025 

REGULAR ACTIVITIES 

ACTIVE &ALIVE OVER 55 Daily classes for people available during 

the day.Timetable at Geraldine Physiotherapy and Bowling Club. Contact 

Cheryl, 021 026 28622 forfurther information. 

ALZHEIMERS CARERS SUPPORT Third Wednesday of month, 

10am-12pm, in the GeraldineLibrary.Phone Airini, 03 687 7583. 

ALZHEIMERS SOCIAL SUPPORT First Tuesday of each month, 

10.30am, Mundell’sCafé. Phone Airini, 03 687 7583. 

ARCHERY Geraldine Archery Club, Orari Racecourse every Sunday. 

Coaching 11am and club members 1pm. ContactPaul Wulff, 027 7115564. 

BLACKBOARD CONCERT Last Friday of each month, 7.15pm. $5 at 

door, local performersatThe Academy.Phone Rhys 021 462 260. 

BOOKS ON THE BRAIN CLUB Last Monday of each month. 2.30pm, 

Geraldine Library.Phone Liz 03 693 9336. 

BRIDGE CLUB Wednesdays 1pm at RSA andThursdays 7pm at Bowling 

Club. PhoneLeslie 03 693 9801. 

CAFÉ KNITTERS Every Tuesday 10am–12pm at Mundell’sCafé. Phone 

Mary 022 427 0815. 

CHILDREN’S CHOIR Tuesdays, 3.15pm–4pm. Phone CharlotteTalbot, 

021151 3301. 

COMMUNITY CHOIR (Adults) Thursdays 7.30pm, at TheAcademy. 

Phone Elaine, 022 434 8049. 

COMMUNITY GARDEN Tuesday 4pm-5.30pm and Thursday 10am- 

12pm. All welcome. Phone Tim027 3499498 

COMMUNITY VEHICLE to Timaru, departs from the carpark outside 

Mundell’sCafe Tuesdays 9.30am, returns 2pm.Phone 03 693 1007. 

CRAFT CREATORS Fridays, 9.30am–12pm, St AndrewsChurch Hall. 

Wilson Street. $2 entry to covermorning tea. 

CRAFT MARKET Saturday &Sunday 9am-3pm,Cox Street. 

CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Monday 10am-1.30pm,Vintage Car &Machinery 

Museum, Talbot Street. Phone Alison 03 692 2777 or Anne 03693 9958. 

CROQUET Wednesday &Sunday mornings If fine @Geraldine Domain 

Huffey St. Newmembers and casual visitors welcome. Phone Sue027 630 

3990 or Peter 021 288 8303. DENFIELD GOLF CLUB Men Saturday 

and Wednesday 12pm, Women Tuesday10am and Saturday 12pm. Mixed 

competitions Wednesdays and Saturdays,12.30pm start.Visitors welcome. 

Contact Chris,027 842 2332. 

FINDING OUR VOICES-DRAMA Tuesdays from 12pm at the Academy 

Phone Rhys 021 462 26 

FLORAL ART GROUP 2nd Monday of each month 7-9pm. Theme: 

Beauty of Bark. Contact Annette anbwaller@xtra.co.nz, or 

Gislande gislindefolkerts@gmail.com. 

FOUR PEAKS SEIDO KARATE General classes Tuesday 6pm, Thursday 

5pm &Friday 6pm,beginners’ class Thursday 6pm. Call Gisell 021 0228 7049. 

FRIENDSHIPCLUB -LADIES Third Monday of eachmonth, 10am at 

Geraldine Bowling Club. PhoneBeth 03 693 8958. 

FRIENDSHIP CLUB -MENS FourthTuesday of each month, 10am at 

venue to be advised. Phone Alan03693 9488 

FRIENDS OF GERALDINE All welcome. Contacts Angus 027449 4410 

or Faye 03 693 8744. 

GERALDINE ART GROUP Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm. New members 

welcome PhoneJo021 784 031 forfurther information. 

GERALDINE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 10am-3pm Monday-Friday, 

11am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday. 

GERALDINE SCOUTS Wednesdays Keas 5.30pm, Cubs 6.45pm. Contact 

Sheree 022 171 4562. 

GRANDE VUEGOLF CLUB mixed golf Sunday 12.30pm, women’sgolf 

Wednesday 9.30am. 

INDOOR BOWLS Mondays 7pm upstairs at Bowling Club, Wright St, 

Phone Catherine 020 4081 6250 

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE for certifying documents, Saturdays 

10am-12pm at Geraldine Library. Phone Ross027 222 8434. 

KEEP ACTIVE EXERCISE CLASSES Mondays 9.30am, 10.15am and 

11am.Function Room at Waihi Lodge. Phone 027 491 9954. 

KNITTING &CROCHETING GROUP Friday 9.30am at Geraldine 

Library. Beginnerswelcome. Phone 03 693 9336. 

LINE DANCING Wednesdays 10am–12noon, PleasantValleyHall. Phone 

Gill Harbrow 027 442 3532. 

MAINLYMUSIC Every Tuesday morningduring the school term, beginning 

at 9.30am in StAndrews ChurchHall, Wilson Street. 

MEN’S SHED GERALDINE Thursdays 9.30am-2pm, Saturdays 10am- 

12pm at 117TalbotStreet (Behind theScout den). New members welcome. 

Phone Cecil, 027 444 7942. 

MORRIS DANCING Tuesdays, 5.30pm at the Academy. Phone Anne 

03 693 8726. 

NEWCOMERS ’24 Every 2nd Monday of the month, 10am at Mundells 

Café. Everyone welcome. PhoneSusanne 027 272 4007. 

PATCHWORK GROUPS Tuesdays 7pm, Phone Maureen 03 693 8328, 

and Thursdays from 10am-2pm, Phone Ruth 021 159 7798. Publicholidays 

excluded. 

PETANQUE Tuesdays 10.15am summer and 1pm winter at Geraldine 

BowlingClub. Phone Gill03693 7231. 

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Wednesday 10 September, Photo Theme: 

Action Photography.7.30pm, St Andrews Hall, Wilson Street. Phone Donna 

021 027 56332 or Heather 027 2805255. 

PLEASANT VALLEY HALL INDOOR BOWLS Wednesdays 7– 

8.30pm, Phone Bruce 027 749 4276. For hallhire contact Joy on 0274247332 

PLEASANT VALLEY PLAYGROUP Monday,9.30am-12pm, Old School, 

Pleasant Valley.Phone Sheree022 171 4562. 

PLUNKET NURSE in Geraldine, Wednesdays. Phone Jill 027 258 9725 

forappointments. 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME &CRAFT Wednesdays, 10.30am at 

Geraldine Library.Phone 03 6939336 for information. 

QIGONG Saturdays, 11 am, upstairsatthe GeraldineBowling Club. Phone 

Ingrid022 161 7389. 

REDCROSS SHOP Tuesday &Thursday 10am-3pm andSaturday 10am- 

12pm. 117Talbot Street, Geraldine. 

REST AWHILE Every other Friday.12.30pm-4.30pm, St Andrews Church 

Hall, Wilson Street. For more information facebook.com/standrewsgld. 

ROCK’N’ROLL CLUB Thursdays, 7-9 pm. RSAHall. Phone Lynda 

03 693 8652. Please follow on Facebook for updates. 

ROSIE’S ON PEEL 4Peel Street, Geraldine. Tues-Fri, 10.30am-3.30pm. 

SENIORCARE FRIENDSHIP MORNING TEA Last Friday of each 

month. 10am at SeniorCare Function Centre, Waihi Lodge. Phone Hilary 

03 693 6677. 

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MESSY CHURCH: Music, activities, craft and dinner for kids and families. 

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Jun AMen RJeffrey def RScott, Jun BMen GDwyer def BWaller, 

Silver Ladies GBolderston def LCook, Bronze 1Ladies CGibbsdef 

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Golfers set to swing for charity 

Keen golfers are sought for the annual 

KPMG Charity Golf Tournament this 

month. 

Funds raised support youth 

development and education programmes 

run by YCentral South Island, including 

at Ashburton, Christchurch and Timaru. 

The tournament will be played at the 

Pleasant Point and Tinwald golf clubs 

over two separate Sundays; October 12 

and 19, respectively. 

Lynne Porter, operations manager for Y 

Central South Island and coordinatorof 

the events, said in astatement there is an 

amazing level of support each year for the 

tournaments. 

‘‘Both the Pleasant Point and Tinwald 

golf clubs charitably host us, allowing us to 

make agreater contribution to our 

fundraising efforts,’’ she said. 

‘‘Local businesses are the backbone of 

this fundraiser with their sponsorships 

and prizing. We simply could not do this 

without the help of our Central South 

Island supporters.” 

The YCentral South Island provides 

education, employment pathways, driving 

lessons and youth development 

programmes and the fun tournament 

events were apivotal exercise for the Yto 

raise muchneeded funds to supportthe 

work. 

“At the Yweare focused on nurturing 

the potential in young people and 

communitythrough avariety of youth 

development programmes in the 

communityand in schools. ‘‘(Helping) 

people to reach their full potential 

through education and supporttoemployment 

programmes, providing 

driver education and licence supportfor 

people seeking to attain their learner, 

restricted or full driver licence.” Porter 

TOP TEAM: Golfers are wanted for the 

KPMG Charity Golf tournament. Inset The 

winning team of 2024 were, from left, Jeff 

Paul, Steve Lievre, Ian McEwenand Steve 

Ballantyne. 


said. 

As anotforprofit organisation, and 

with many of these programmes not 

funded, the monies raised from the 

tournaments allowed continuation of 

these services. 

KPMG Charity Golf Tournaments 

Sunday, October 12 at the Pleasant Point 

Golf Club and Sunday, October 19 at the 

Tinwald Golf Club. Entry is $200 for ateam 

of four and includes complimentary 

sausages and refreshments while on the 

course, aBuildYourOwn Gourmet 

Burger meal after the tournament, great 

prizes, and raffles. Register at www. 

ymcasc.org.nz 

Silver medalatchampionships 

Connor Jenkins from the Ashburton Swim 

Team won asilver medal and set multiple 

personal best times at the New Zealand 

Short Course Swimming Championships 

in Auckland this past week. 

Connor was one of four swimmers from 

the club to qualify for the event at the Sir 

Owen GGlenn National Aquatic Centre, 

but the only one able to attend. 

The others were Konrad Artz, Tineke 

Artz and Nico Thompson. 

Ashburton Swim Team club president 

Anne Tait said Connor qualified for four 

events during the top national 

competition; the 50m, 100m and 200m 

breaststroke and 200m individual medley. 

‘‘With breaststroke being his specialty 

he excelled in all three events of this 

stroke,’’ she said. 

‘‘He medalled in both the 50m 

breaststroke where he took out second 

place in apersonal best (PB) time while 

breaking his own Swim Canterbury West 

Coast record and the 100m breaststroke, 

finishing in third place with another PB 

while also breaking his own Canterbury 

record once again. 

EXCELLED: Connor Jenkins, pictured with 

the silver medal won in 50m breaststroke, 

qualified for four eventsatthe 

competition; 50m, 100m and 200m 

breaststrokeand 200m individual medley. 


‘‘Connor secured acredible fourth 

placing in his 200m breaststroke event 

recording himself another PB. 

‘‘He also added another PB to the list in 

the 200m individual medley.’’ 

Connor was swimming in the 15year age 

group at this event and managed to make 

the open finals in the eveningsinhis 

breaststroke events, swimming in the B 

Finals. 

It meant he finished in the top 11 to 20 

fastest over all age groups, she said. 

His coaches Jeff Gould and Bailey Tait 

were proud of Connor’s efforts at this top 

NZ competition and applauded the work 

he put in in the months leading up to the 

event, Tait said. 

IN BRIEF 

MOUNTAINBIKERS 

Issy Marr of Mount Hutt College has 

taken the podium with athird place 

position in the under 20 downhill final 

of the New Zealand Secondary 

Schools Mountain Biking 

Championships at Nelson. 

Issy was one of about 18 

mountainbikers from the college at the 

2025 Forsyth Barr National School 

MTB Championships, hosted by the 

Nelson MTB Club, this week. It 

included downhill, cross country and 

relay events. 

Other downhill results from Monday 

include Harvey Copland, of Mount 

Hutt College, second in the under 14 

boys finals, Honour Coleman, of 

Mount Hutt College, third in the under 

13 girls seeding, and Issy who was 

second in the under 20 girls seeding. 

The competition finishes today with 

the enduro finals. 

HINDS PICKLEBALL 

Watch this space, Hinds Tennis are 

planning on running an indoor 

pickleball competition during the week 

at the Hinds Community Centre. 

Club secretary Lucy Ellis said the 

doubles competition would be a 

chance for the community to play the 

popular sport locally, use the hall and 

also help raise funds for rates and 

ongoing costs for the tennis club. It 

would be timed to fit in alongside the 

district’s squash competition. 

TENNIS CHAMPION 

Former Mid Canterbury lad James 

Watt helped New Zealand beat 

Georgia in international tennis last 

month in Palmerston North. 

Watt, 25, clinched the winning point 

against Georgian player Aleksandre 

Bakshi on the final day of the two-day 

Davis Cup World Group Bmatch at 

Fly Palmy Arena. 

He won 7-6(3) 6-2 to give New 

Zealand a3-1 victory, following earlier 

victories in singles and doubles across 

the weekend. 

Earlier in the day, Kiwis Ajeet Rai 

and Finn Reynolds won an epic match 

against Bakshi and Alexandre 

Metreveli 5-7 6-2 7-6(4). 

The result means New Zealand will 

advance to aWorld Group Iplayoff 

next year, while Georgia will head to a 

World Group II playoff. 

Watt, who played tennis in Mid 

Canterbury through his junior years, 

marked his debut at the tournament 

on Saturday by defeating Zura 

Tkemaladze in the opening rubber. 

Aday later he repeated the feat with 

aconfident performance against 

Bakshi, Georgia’s highest-ranked 

available player. 

Watt, went to Hinds School then 

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Rakaia’s iconic salmon is due for amakeover.Insetsin Adaminiby 

in NSW, the Big Trout’s first paint job, left, was aflop, beforeitwas 

fixed,right. 

PHOTO ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL/PHOTOS ABC SOUTH EAST NSW, FLOSS ADAMS 

Fish flop and 

sculpturetroubles 

As upgrading Rakaia’s big 

salmon is debated at the 

district council this week, 

reporter Susan Sandys 

takes alook at other big 

statue projects in New 

Zealand and Australia. 

Ifyou refurbish abig fish, you 

had better get it right. 

That was apoint driven home 

to the small community of 

Adaminiby, in the Snowy 

Mountains of New South 

Wales. 

The Big Trout had a 

makeover in 2023. 

Funding of $318,000 for 

restoring and maintaining the 

monument had been granted 

by the state government earlier 

that year. 

But it was aflop, the work 

being deemed by the public as 

‘‘hideous’’and ‘‘disgusting’’. 

ABC News reported there 

was acommunity outcry as the 

artwork colours were too stark 

and abrupt. 

The town has only 300 

residents, but more than 2600 

people voted in apoll about 

how they wished to see the 10m 

statue immortalised. 

They wanted the Big Trout 

returned to its original 1973 

look, with realistic colourings 

of speckled grey, soft pink, and 

muted white on the fish’s belly. 

The mayor, Chris Hanna,told 

ABC the outcry showed how 

people were passionate about 

the sculpture. 

‘‘I've had two fishermen say 

that they refused to drive past 

Adaminaby due to the fact they 

could not bear to see the Big 

Trout looking like it did,’’ 

Hanna said. 

People got their way, and it 

was repainted. 

Meanwhile, there was an 

outcry of adifferent kind as a 

$400,000 restoration of the 

Chalice artwork in Cathedral 

Square in Christchurch got 

underway in March. 

Mayor Phil Mauger told 

NewstalkZB he was shocked by 

the cost. 

It was after Christchurch 

City Councillor James Gough 

called forthe work to be scaled 

back or deferred. 

Gough had only become 

aware of the project as aresult 

of acity council Facebook post. 

‘‘It's frankly ludicrous,’’ 

Gough said. 

‘‘Ratepayers expect their 

money to be spentwisely on 

essential services, not 

squandered on exorbitant 

makeovers for asculpture,’’ he 

said. 

‘‘Roads, footpaths and 

essential core services should 

be prioritised higher than 

sculpture refurbishments.’’ 

Meanwhile, in Rivertonin 

Southland, ratepayers face 

shelling out an extra $17,250 

forthe town’s giant pāua after 

amajor refurbishment. 

Already $74,000 was spent 

relocating and refurbishing 

the shell last year. But 

movementduring the 

relocation may have 

contributed to microcracking. 

Areport to the Ōraka 

Aparima Community Board 

detailed water havingfound its 

way behind paint layers to 

create bubbles and peeling. 

The giant shell hasbeen a 

feature of the town since its 

creation by Fiordland 

Souvenirs in the 1990s. 

Over the hill at Colac Bay, 

the town’s surfer statue is 

staringdown the barrel of a 

$140,000 replacement. 

The surfer on awave towers 

over the township’s entrance 

in decaying glory. 

Built in1999, the surfer has 

not weathered the storm well 

and has been the subject of 

funding requests foryears. 

But residents like the statue, 

considering itpart of the area’s 

identity. 

Local Democracy Reporting 

reported recentlyone option 

presented to the local council 

was replacement at acost of 

$140,000. 

Passion for bigstatues is just 

as strong in MidCanterbury, 

where the district council 

faces paying $341,550 to 

refurbish the Rakaia giant 

salmon. The district council 

proposes transporting the big 

fish to Christchurch, where it 

will undergo arefurbishment 

in the studio of its original 

creator, Phil Price Sculptures 

Ltd. 

Support for the project was 

overwhelming among more 

than 100 commenters on The 

Ashburton Courier Facebook 

page this week. 

‘‘By all means it must be 

saved, it is an icon of the 

Rakaia community and river,’’ 

Statues loved by their 

communitiesinclude asurfer at 

Colac Bay, agiant pāua at 

Riverton, and the Chalice in 

Christchurch. 

PHOTOS MATTHEW ROSENBERG, LDR/CHRISTCHURCHCITY 

COUNCIL 

said one. 

District councillors were to 

make adecision on the project 

at their meeting yesterday 

afternoon. 

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grows, the sun 

shines, and theseason 

treats us right. 

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Spruce up for Spring 

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Spruce up your place to taketomarket 

If you are planning on selling 

your house, then now is the 

perfect time to spruce it up. 

Here are afew tips to help 

you get abetter price for your 

place. 

Have an exterior house wash 

This isn’t expensive and can 

really givealift to paint work. 

Use asoft wash down rather 

than water blasting and don’t 

forget the fence, gate, paths and 

decks. 

Maximise available sunlight 

Sunlight is one of the most 

universal requirements when 

viewing homes so make sure 

you make the most of it. 

Pruning trees around windows 

to allow extra light into your 

home is agreat idea. 

Add afew potted plants 

aroundthe entrance way 

The careful placement of 

some pot plants around the 

entrance can lend atouch of 

colour and make your home 

feel more welcoming. Plus you 

get to take them when you sell. 

Keep the lawns/driveway tidy 

This is very easy and 

inexpensive to do. Spray 

driveways regularly if they are 

known to sprout weeds. 

Get rid of garden rubbish 

Garden rubbish is unsightly 

and detracts from the appeal of 

your garden. However, it’s easy 

for us not to see it because 

we’re used to it being there. 

So if you have apile of 

rubbish, get rid of it. This goes 

for the garage, old sheds and 

any outbuildings. 

Have asparkling swimming 

pool 

If you have apool, ensure that 

it is clear of leaves, the wateris 

clean, the surrounds are clean 

and any pool equipment is 

stored away. 

Be aware of your pets 

Pets should be kept well out 

of the way during open homes. 

You may cherish your pet but 

some people will not come into 

ahouse that has adog running 

loose, or agrumpy cat on the 

couch. Non pet owners are also 

susceptible to animal smells, so 

take care to ventilate the space 

CLEAN: Aspring clean makes abig difference. 

before any viewings. 

Have aspring clean 

It sounds obvious,but what a 

differenceaspring clean can 

make. Carpet cleaning can help 

make ahome look and smell 

more inviting. When windows 

sparkle, the whole home seems 

to take on more vitality and life. 

Think about colour and 

warmth 

Fresh flowersare always 

welcoming in ahome and 

sometimes smell wonderful too. 

During the warmspring and 

summer seasons, open all 

windows and doorstothe sun. 

Alternatively, in autumn or 

winter,have the fire or heater 

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Alick of paint, some clean windows 

It’s as easy as sparkling clean windows 

and acoat of fresh paint! 

These little spruce up projects you 

can do in aday and they will welcome 

spring home. 

When it comes to home decor, it’s easy 

to get in awinter rut. 

You’ve spent the cold months indoors, 

but are starting to anticipate the signs of 

spring. 

After the long winter, are things at 

home looking alittle worn and dreary? 

It’s time to look at your own spacewith 

fresh eyes. 

Sprucing up for spring doesn’t require 

alot of money. 

It simply requires abit of work and a 

dose of imagination to brighten, lighten 

and freshen up your home, making it 

once again feel like your refuge. Small 

projects can have ahuge impact. 

Make some space 

Clutter makes aspace seem smaller. 

Are the walls starting to close in on you? 

Clear it out! Often less reallyismore, 

so empty the room and clean it 

thoroughly before bringing things back 

in. 

If you just have too much stuff, sort 

through and decide what stays and what 

can be sold, given away or donated. 

Invest in some smart storage solutions: a 

trunk or chest, shelves, pretty rattan 

baskets to corral the clutter. 

Make use of vertical space with atall 

bookcase or shelves reaching up the 

wall. 

Contain tabletop clutter for clearer 

surfaces they are more relaxing to the 

eye. 

Fresh paint 

Nothing changes the mood ofaroom 

faster at less expense than afreshcoat 

of paint. 

If you’re going with anew colour, test 

it out: paint asample on asquare of 

cardboard and hang it in the room fora 

few days to see the play of light on it 

sunny mornings, dusk, and lamplit 

evenings. 

If you like it throughout the day and 

evening, you’re ready to go. 

Most rooms can be painted in asingle 

day, and the project brings an entirely 

new feeling to the space. 

While you’re at it, get rid of the scuffed 

and scraped paint in the hall. 

Paint there, and keep ajar full ofthe 

paint handy for touchups that will keep 

this hightraffic area looking fresh 

throughout the year. 

Lighting 

Improved lighting changes aroom 

immediately. 

Look at yourown space with fresh eyes. 

Updates can includesome clean 

windows, and asplash of paint; and 

don’t forget the outdoor furniture. 

Add atable or floor lamp, invest in a 

new dining room chandelier, or switch 

the covers ondated overhead fixtures. 

Replace standard bulbs with energy 

efficient ones and try asoft pink 

incandescent bulb in your bedside 

lamp... the rosy glow flatters! 

Hardware 

Change the handles on kitchen 

cabinets,abathroom vanity or a 

bedroom dresser. 

Sleek brushed chrome or vintage glass 

knobs can make adramatic difference. 

Soft goods 

Add afew comfy cushions in new 

coloursand sumptuous fabrics to your 

couch for an instant update. 

New towels in acrisp complementary 

colour liven up abathroom and don’t 

leave out bright new dish towels in the 

kitchen, too. 

Lighten up the bedding colourful 

sheet sets or anew coverlet forthe bed 

to replace the cosy winter quilt will 

change the mood of the entire room. 

Add some plants to bring spring 

inside. 

Try arow of fresh herb pots in asunny 

kitchen window or aglossy green plant 

in front of the fireplace. 

Use spring bulbs: crocus, daffodils, or 

tulips to satisfy your spring fever! 

Wash the windows to let sun in the 

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Imagination to freshen up your space 

Sprucing up your home and 

property for spring doesn’t 

require alot of money. 

It simply requires abit of work 

and adose of imagination to 

brighten, lighten and freshen up 

your home, making it once again 

feel like your refuge. Small 

projects can have ahuge impact. 

Some quick, cheapspring 

spruce up and home decor ideas 

are easier when the sun finally 

begins to shine and warm spring 

breezes begin to blow. 

It’s hard not to get the itch to 

do some tidy ups or renovating 

around the home and garden. 

Garden maintenance 

As the days get longer and 

warmer somethingstirs in most 

of us. It’s time to create an oasis 

in the garden. 

There can be lots to do, but 

remember you don’t have to do it 

all yourself. 

The district is well servedwith 

skilled tradespeople who will 

take aload off your shoulders 

whether it is in the gardenor 

even maintenance around the 

property, perhaps even anew 

trellis or deck. 

With the warmer weather 

arriving, it is an excellent timeto 

get rid of moss, especiallyin 

those bricks used for paths 

around the shady side of the 

house. 

Hose down 

Though it may not look dirty it 

is surprising the fresh look a 

hose down of the house and 

windows will it takeon. There 

may be some paintwork that 

needs to be touched up. 

The best times to paint are 

days with little wind and when 

the expected temperature is 

between 15 and 30 degrees 

celsius. Never paint on 

excessively cold (below 10 

IMAGINE: An outdoor setting in 

the right garden spot can become 

apeaceful oasis. 

❛The district is well served with skilled 

tradespeople who will take aload off your 

shoulders whether it is in the garden or 

maintenance around the property.❜ 

degrees), rainy or very humid 

days. 

All surfaces should be 

prepared correctly. Then there 

is the garden that’s getting ready 

to bring you fresh delights every 

day. 

Plants add life 

Fresh green growth and the 

first flowers of the season are a 

reminder spring is here. 

Add some plants to bring 

spring inside. 

Try arow of herb pots in 

asunny kitchen window or 

agreen plant in front of the 

fireplace. 

Rearrange the furniture 

Indoors, whether the 

room is called afamily 

room, den or living room, 

it’s the one room of the 

home that all family 

members live in. For a 

quick, cheap spring spruce 

up of the living room, 

simply rearrange the 

furniture for adifferent 

look and feel. 

Declutter 

Clutter makes aspace 

seem smaller. Often less 

really is more, so empty 

the room and clean it 

thoroughly before bringing 

things back in. 

Try some colour 

Change the decor on the 

cheap by painting your 

bed’s headboard abold, 

fresh colour that coordinates 

with the wall 

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Springredecorating ready for summer 

The sun is finally beginning to 

warm up and the spring breezes 

are beginning to blow so it’s hard 

not to get the itch to do some 

spring redecorating in readiness 

for summer, and to capture the 

sun. 

Garden 

Create agarden oasis by 

tidying up an area of your 

section where you can relax. 

Trim overgrown trees and 

bushes, and take advantage of 

that morning or afternoonsun 

spot to create aspecial nook. 

Add seating with cushions for 

abit of extra luxury. 

Living room 

Whether the room is called a 

family room, den or living room, 

it’s the one room of the home 

that all family members live in. 

For aquick, cheapspring 

spruceup of the living room, 

simply rearrange the furniture. 

Rearranging the furniture will 

give the room an entirely 

different look and feel. 

Furniture rearrangingtime is 

the perfect time to do spring 

cleaning behind sofas and other 

large furniture pieces. 

Dining room 

If there are heavy drapesin 

the dining room, takethem 

down, wash the windows and 

replace the heavy drapes with 

light and airy curtains that will 

let the sun shine in. 

Remove the area rug from 

under the table and let the 

natural beauty of the wood floor 

shine by reflecting the sunlight 

coming through the windows. 

For spring on abudget, ditch 

the heavy tablecloths and heavy 

table centerpiecesand replace 

them with lighterspring decor. 

Replace aheavy tablecloth 

with alight coloured table 

runner, and place single stems of 

spring flowers in aclear glass 

vase for alighter, spring time 

dining room decor. 

Clutter always weighsdown a 

room, remove clutter from the 

china cabinet or sideboard to 

instantly make the dining room 

feel lighter. 

Bedroom 

The bedroom is arefuge, a 

peaceful place to retreat after 

along, tiring day. Spruceup 

the bedroom by removing 

clutter from the bedside table 

and adding avase of fresh cut 

spring flowers and ascented 

candle. Change the bedroom 

decor on the cheap by 

painting the headboard a 

bold, fresh colour that coordinates 

with the wall 

colour. Replace the heavy 

winter duvet cover with 

brightly coloured, mixed 

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Kitchen remains the heart ofahome 

As we look forward to spring, 

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up your home? 

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Much more than afunctional 

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diningroom, ahomework space 

for children, amobile office for 

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Speak to your local kitchen 

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how modern appliances, sleek 

countertops and efficient 

storage can create an elegant 

yet beautiful space. 

The many and varied needs of 

amodern kitchen environment 

mean it takes an expert eye to 

configure interior spaces in the 

most useful way. 

Prioritising good 

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focused tasks, such as 

preparing meals or managing 

hot food items, can be done 

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Traffic flow is another vital 

part of kitchen design, as many 

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Braided rivers ecosystem study 

NZ’s braided riversare rare, 

endangeredand losing their 

resilience. 

Canterbury University research is 

uncovering their hidden web of life 

to guide future conservation. 

Once widespread, shiftingand full of life, 

Aotearoa New Zealand’s braided rivers 

are now among our most endangered 

ecosystems. At Canterbury University 

(UC), researchers from the Faculty of 

Science are working to uncover their 

hidden connections and show how we 

might help themendure and thrive. 

Formed by floods and shiftinggravel, 

braided rivers weave wide, everchanging 

channels that create unique habitats for a 

diverse range of species. 

During PhD study at UC’s School of 

Biological Science, Dr Holly Harris took a 

wholeecosystem approach to 

understanding how braided rivers 

function and how to restore their 

resilience. 

“The connections between different 

parts of the river are very important,” 

Harris said. 

“While one part of the river is flooded, 

others, especially springs, offer refuges. 

‘‘The variety of habitats collectively 

provide aproductive larder for birds like 

the blackfronted tern, banded dotterel 

and wrybill that depend on the fish and 

insects, but the refuges ensure aresilient 

food supply.” 

Globally uncommon ecosystems, many 

in braided rivers in New Zealand are now 

under threat. While some have been 

altered for hydroelectric schemes, the 

lowland rivers now face gravel and water 

extraction, land encroachment and 

invasive weeds. 

Instead of sprawling, multichannel 

systems, these rivers are being squeezed 

into narrower channels withfar fewer 

braids. 

The loss of this natural variability strips 

away resilience linked to habitat 

diversity, which leaves native plants, fish 

and birds that depend on these habitats 

increasingly vulnerable. 

To trace these complex interactions, 

Harris used isotopic analysis of species 

across the river, tracking who eats whom. 

She also undertook the painstaking task 

of catching, measuring and identifying 

fish and invertebrates, while recording 

bird counts along the riverbed. By 

combining this detail with measurements 

of total biomass across different 

channels, she revealed how all these 

components contribute to ariver’s 

stability over time. 

The research highlighted abigger 

issue: the resilience of braided rivers 

comes from processes acting on a 

landscape scale. 

Dr Holly Harris estimating algal biomass 

in abraided river in Tekapo. Harris did a 

PhD at UC’s School of Biological Science 

and took awholeecosystem approach 

tounderstanding how braided rivers 

function and how we can restoretheir 

resilience. 


‘‘Despite appearing like awide plain of 

bare gravel, braided rivers are actually 

teeming with life. Each different channel, 

and even different parts of the gravel 

plain, support unique groups of species. 

That variability is where the resilience 

comes from,’’ she said. 

“Local fixes like flood protection 

barriers may solve shortterm problems 

but they also simplify the ecosystem, and 

that reduces habitat diversity and 

weakens resilience. 

“A national approach to braided rivers 

that reflects their variability, and 

importance would guide more inclusive 

and effective policies that support 

conservation efforts and potentially 

complement better longterm community 

flood outcomes. 

‘‘This would allow for natural processes 

like braiding and flooding to occur more 

freely, promoting habitat diversity, 

ecological resilience and the capacity of 

these systems to adapt to climate change 

and other stressors.” 

For Harris, the work was about more 

than science. 

It was about using the knowledge to find 

solutions that carry over into an 

uncertain future. 

“Braided rivers are beautiful and 

cherished landscapes for many Kiwis. By 

understanding how they work as awhole, 

we have achance to keep them thriving, 

along with the birds and biodiversity that 

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Fire risk reminder 

for tractor users 

Farmers are being reminded to 

spring into action when it comes 

to clearing birds’nests from farm 

machinery. 

The Ashburton Volunteer Fire 

Brigade has responded to two 

tractor fires in the last week, both 

suspected to have been caused by 

birds’ nests. 

Chief Jeff Marshall said a 

callout on September 25 at 

6.10pm at Lowcliffe was to afire 

in amodern tractor on the side of 

the road. 

The driver had managed to put 

most of the fire out by the time 

firefightersarrived. 

The tractor received only 

minor damage. 

The suspected causewas a 

bird’s nest underneath the 

bonnet. 

Then on September 27 about 

11am firefighters were called to a 

fire in amodern tractor at 

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The suspected causewas a 

bird’s nest sitting on top of the 

engine. 

The tractor received severe 

damage in the blaze. 

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when they are starting nesting. 

It’s real common for them to sit 

underneath tractor bonnets. 

They can build anest overnight,’’ 

Marshall said. 

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would leave the bonnets of 

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around the top of the engine 

before starting the machine. 

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operators to ‘‘stop and pop’’ the 

bonnet to check for birds. 

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of entries to build nests. 

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IMPORTANT: Community representatives have aseat at the table as the new freshwater leadership group takes shapeinMid 

Canterbury. 


Back room discussion on 

district’sfreshwater plans 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 


Community representatives have aseat at 

the table as the new freshwater 

leadership group is taking shape in Mid 

Canterbury. 

Ashburton District Council, 

EnvironmentCanterbury, mana 

whenua, and community 

representatives met in Ashburton last 

week to discuss how alocal freshwater 

leadership group for the Hakatere 

region, and its shared boundarieswith 

the Rakaia and Rangitatarivers, might 

look and function. 

The meeting was held behindclosed 

doors to allow for “open, honest, and 

constructive discussion between the 

parties”. 

Ajoint statement, issued on Monday, 

said the groups had discussedthe 

Hakatere catchment, and the critical 

importance of shared boundarieswith 

the Rangitata and Rakaia catchments. 

It was agreed that followup 

conversations with Timaruand Selwyn 

Mayors would occur to agree on how 

best to manage these catchments, 

alongside respective Papatipu 

Rūnanga. 

Former Ashburton water zone 

committee members Bill Thomas and 

Angela Cushnie attended the discussion 

to representthe interests of the 

community, and potential inclusion of 

the Mid Canterbury Community 

Advisory Group. 

Cushnie told Local Democracy 

Angela Cushnie 

PHOTO FILE 

Reporting she felt it was important to 

have community representation at the 

discussion. 

Both councils and mana whenua were 

happy to be joinedatthe table by 

representatives from the newMid 

Canterbury Community Advisory Group, 

which will represent local catchment 

collective groups, industry and 

community and environmentalgroups. 

Having community representation in 

the new leadership groups was 

something Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown 

had been standing firm on, wanting to 

have the “the fourlegged stool” for the 

new leadership groups,which would 

include community representation 

alongside the district council, ECan, 

and mana whenua on the groups. 

Brown said the robust and productive 

discussion servedasagood starting 

point for further conversations and the 

more formal formation of the group. 

“We know how important water is to 

our districtand Ithink we have general 

agreement about how this leadership 

group will work going forward.” 

ECan chairperson Craig Pauling said 

there were some big issuestosolve in 

the Canterbury region, and councilsand 

their communitiesneeded to work 

together. 

“There was alot of talk about the 

group’s core purpose, which is to 

connect all the main players at a 

decisionmaking and strategic level. 

“We all havevalues, longterm 

aspirations,and prioritiesfor 

freshwaterinour region, and there was 

goodwill shown around the tablethis 

week.” 

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CLUB NEWS 

Tinwald Garden Club 

September 25 meeting was 

attended by 30 members and seven 

visitors who were welcomed by 

president Jeanette Cuthbertson. 

Our speaker was Joanne McCloy. 

Joanne’s professional photography 

career was outlined by her recent 

videos on social media. We learned 

that she takes particular attention to 

putting couples and families at ease 

when beingphotographed. 

Locations play an important part of 

telling her photographic stories 

involving portraiture. Joanne gave 

some tips for taking photos of our 

gardens including the rule of thirds, 

back lighting, perspective and 

changing backgrounds. 

She also suggested some monthly 

photographic themes for our 

Facebook page. 

Competition results: Cup Daffodil: 

first Jeanette Cuthbertson, second 

Nancy Ridder, third Valmai Mitchell. 

Multihead Daffodil :first Val 

Johnson, second Jeanette 

Cuthbertson,third Valmai Mitchell. 

Mini Daffodil :first Barbara Lischner, 

second Nancy Ridder, third Jeanette 

Cuthbertson. 

TrumpetDaffodil :first Almond 

Royds, second Ena Coster, third 

Jeanette Cuthbertson. Ranunculus : 

first Carolyn Cumming. Trillium :first 

Jeanette Cuthbertson, second 

Alison Scammell, third Valmai 

Mitchell. Freesia :first Nancy Ridder, 

secondValmai Mitchell, third 

Carolyn Cumming. 3Freesias :first 

Alison Scammell, second Valmai 

Mitchell. 

Tulip :first Carolyn Cumming, 

second Alison Scammell, third 

Almond Royds. 3Tulips :first Valmai 

Mitchell ,second Jeanette 

Cuthbertson, third Val Johnson. 3 

Poppies :first Alison Scammell. 

Anemone :first Almond Royds, 

second Barbara Lischner, third 

Nancy Ridder. 3Daffodils :first 

Jeanette Cuthbertson, second 

Alison Scammell, third Ena Coster. 

Cauliflower :first Nancy Ridder. 

Miniature bloom :first Barbara 

Lischner, second Nancy Ridder, 

third Valmai Mitchell. Spike :first 

AlmondRoyds, second Carolyn 

Cumming, third Anne Wilding. 

Cluster or Truss :first Carolyn 

Cumming, second Ena Coster, third 

Anne Wilding.Branch of flowering 

shrub or tree :first Ena Coster, 

second Anne Wilding, third Nancy 

Ridder. Flower not on schedule :first 

Carolyn Cumming, second Alison 

Scammell, third Barbara Lischner. 

Decorative teacup and saucer :first 

Jeanette Cuthbertson, second Anne 

Wilding. Decorative single flower : 

first Jeanette Cuthbertson, second 

Anne Wilding.O’Keefe Young 

Trophy for best bloom :Alison 

Scammell. 

Ashburton Petanque Club 

The club mixed doubles were on 

Sunday in awarm breezy day. With 

18 players enjoying their day, Bruno 

Falco was the winner of the trophy. 

He also supplied us with awonderful 

array of food which we enjoyed 

throughout the day. 

Afew members are going to 

Christchurch in afortnight for the 

South Island doubles, singles and 

pointing, best of luck to you all. 

Several of our members have 

recently experienced ill health and 

surgeries, so we wish each of you a 

good recovery and look forward to 

seeing you back on the pistes again. 

With Christmas approaching, we 

would encourage businesses or 

groups to come and have agame of 

pétanque before you go out for your 

meal or barbecue. It’s afun and 

bonding way to start your 

celebrations. 

In the meantime, we continue to 

play every Tuesday and Thursday 

between 1pm and 3pm, at 31 

McNally St,. 

Mid Canterbury Provincial Rural 

Women NZ 

October report.Another busy 

month for Rural Women with 

fundraiser of movie Downtown 

Abbey, catering for Methven Lions 

tea meeting, thank you to the ladies 

who organised this. We also 

financially supportedthe Big Bake 

Up following the Tasman floods. 

Anama Branch held their 

centennial celebration with alunch at 

PanthersRock Mayfield. Attendees 

came from Anama past and present 

with representatives from 

Winchmore and Lynnfordand the 

local ladies dinner club. 

Representatives of the local clubs 

which had closed over the years also 

attended. 

We were entertained with a 

reading by Pauline of what was 

happening in the world in 1935 some 

of the headlines. Europe beginsto 

beat drums of war, Hitler banned 

German Jewish weddings, Jews 

banned from public life. On alighter 

note Elvis Presley was born and 

popular songs were Blue Moon and 

Red Sails in the sunset and Cheek to 

Cheek. Michael Savage became the 

first Labour Prime Minister. 

Provincial Rural Women Mid 

Canterbury have representatives on 

Federated Farmers, Life Education, 

Friends of the Harold club, Age 

Concern, Rural Support, Meals on 

Wheels, Mid Canterbury Community 

Vehicle Trust, Safe Communities 

Ashburton District Steering Group, 

ADC Welfare Committee, Civil 

Defence Emergency Management. 

Rural Women NZ are running a 

survey on school transport which 

can be found by googling Rural 

School Transport and Education 

Tinwald Garden Club guest 

speaker, photographerJoanne 

McCloy, left, takes aphoto of 

garden club member Alison 

Scammell, who won the best 

bloom trophy. 


Access survey. Anyone can 

complete this survey. 

The next provincial meeting will be 

held at the Sinclair Centre. Join us 

for morning tea at 9.15 am on 

October 10. All members welcome. 

Inquires to Kay 0273339513 or visit 

our website ruralwomen.nz 

Ashburton Electronic Organ 

and Keyboard Club 

September’sclub night was 

organised by Robin and play-in was 

performed by Colin.Colin canplaya 

variety of instruments, but thistime 

he was playing the piano. He played 

anice selection of tunes. 

Skifflegroup were next up and 

theirtunes included “Tarry and 

Wooden Heart”, “LittleArrows”, 

“Wandering Star”, “Ivory Rag”, 

“Blacksmith Blues”, “Round and 

Round” and “Silver Wings”. Afew 

toe-tapping tunes there. 

Dressed in matching sparkly tops, 

our guest artists for the night, 

Colleen and Lyn, known as 

“Ukaholix”, were next. As the name 

suggests, they played ukuleles, 

concert, tenor and baritone. Tunes 

included “Greensleeves”, 

“Hatikvah”, “Scililiana and then a 

medley of tunes. Certainly two very 

talented players. 

Iris, playing her keyboard was 

next. Her choice of tunes was, “Fall 

in andFollowMe” and “Ferry Boat 

Serenade”, “Penny Arcade”, “The 

Nun’s Chorus”, “My One and Only 

Highland Fling”, “If My Friends Could 

See Me Now”, “A Pretty Girl”, “My 

Mother’sEyes” and “HopScotch 

Polka”. Lovely to seeIrisback 

playing. 

The popular duo of Tiare (guitar) 

and Robin (ukelele) were next. Their 

tunes were “Behind the Footlights”, 

“The Violet and the Rose” and 

“Come on Everybody do the 

Hoochee Coochee” (written by Gail 

Russell, aNZsinger songwriter). 

Their harmonising is so lovely to 

listen to. Well done ladies. 

Colleen and Lyn then made a 

second appearance playing 

“Estudio”, “Skater’s Waltz”, “Spanish 

Melody” and “Spanish Fandango”. 

Thanks ladies, your items were 

enjoyed by everyone. 

Final entertainers for the evening 

were the Accordion Group of which 

we only had 4members playing plus 

Rose on piano. Tunes were all well 

known. “Cuckoo Waltz”, 

“Mockingbird Hill”, “Ma, He’s Making 

Eyes at Me”, “Do What You Do Do 

Well”, “Golden Slippers”, “Oh When 

The Saints”, “When You hear the 

Beat” and “Fiona Polka”. 

Thanks to all performers for 

another great night of music, and to 

Robin for organising the evening. 

Ashburton County Lions 

September report. President 

Annette welcomed members, 

District Governor Mike Wingfield, 

Lion Neilfrom the Hinds Lion Club, 

and other visitors. 

Apologies were received. In 

support of the Child Cancer 

Foundation, members wore awig to 

thismeeting and donated to the 

cause. There were some fancy 

looking hairdos, some very flattering, 

others not quite so, but abit of 

lighthearted fun was had by all. 

Boards circulated for the rosters for 

Toot for Tucker, and rugby gates. 

The two participants, Rachel and 

Haider, who our club had sponsored 

to attend the Lions Berwick 

Experience, spoke about their time 

at the course. They expressed their 

gratitude to the club for giving them 

the opportunity to attend this camp. 

They took part in various team 

building exercises, abseiling, a3day 

tramp, first aid, mountain biking, 

kayaking, orienteering, ariver 

exercise, raft building and other 

confidence building activities and 

said they had gained life skills and 

made life long friendships for which 

they were very grateful for. 

District Governor Mike gave an 

outline of his time in Lions and his 

role asDistrict Governor of Dist.202J 

covering the area from Rakaia to 

Miltonwith 32 clubs. He thanked 

members for all the work and 

community service that the club 

does. He stressed the importance of 

increasing membership, 

membership retention and the 

forming of new clubs. He presented 

to each of the board members his 

“1.5 Mission to Grow” badge. His 

theme for histerm as District 

Governor is “Together with Purpose 

–weServe.” 

Lion Janet showed us the lovely 

Peace Poster that ayoung 12 year 

old student from St. Joseph's school 

has made and will enter it in the 

Lion’s District Peace poster 

competition. We wish her well and 

thank her for the time and effort she 

put into this. 

During the month we have been 

out selling the “Camp Quality” raffle 

and we thank all those in the 

community who have supported this. 

Several members assisted the Zonta 

Club pack up the Birthing Kits that 

they will distribute overseas. We also 

did gate keeping and parking duties 

for the Mid-Canterbury rugby games 

and the lily bulbs have been potted 

up ready for sale. We did the usual 

Friday driving for the day care unit 

and members visited the Pakehe 

Lions club September meeting. 

Tickets for “Stars in your Eyes” show 

to be held on 17th October,are now 

on sale at the Event Centre, and our 

annual Toot for Tucker will be held 

on 17th November. The raffle and 

tailtwisting brought the meeting to a 

close. 

U3A 

The last of our series of three. 

Why IamaPacifist Today -Indrea 

Alexander spoke on this topic in the 

third seminar of the present series to 

the September U3A audience. She 

is a“Kiwi Christian Pacifist” –a 

product of time and place, whanau 

and faith, in pursuit of justice and 

peace, believing in offering nonviolent 

resistance to evil and 

injustice. When Rekohu (Chatham 

Islands) was invaded in 1835, the 

pacifist Morioiri didn’t fight back: “Our 

elders stood by their covenant of 

peace and refused to fight. We kept 

our integrity”. By 1862 only 101 

remained –now about 8,000 

descendants. At Parihaka, Eruiti Te 

Whiti ORongama declared “No 

good thing has ever been wrought by 

force...there is no reason force 

should continue to have power over 

us.” 

Mahatma Ghandi said “There are 

many causes Iwould die for. There 

is not asingle cause Iwould kill for”. 

Otago’s Archibald Baxter, a 

conscientious objector in World War 

1said -“War is wrong, futile, and 

destructive alike to victor and 

vanquished.” Helen Caldicott; 

Ormond Burton: many more globally 

important figures over the years. The 

cost of war is multi-dimensional – 

human, environmental, financial; lost 

potential. Indrea was influenced by 

her parents Margaret and Dudley 

Mander, at sixteen. What/who would 

influence today’s sixteen-year-olds? 

Martin Luther King: "Darkness 

cannot drive out darkness; only light 

can do that…….”. 

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Expansionofhospital visiting hours 

Health New Zealand says 

changes to allowfamily 

members to stay with hospital 

patients around the clock is 

about valuing family support, 

but the nurses union says the 

move has more to do with 

staffingshortages. 

In anote sent out to staff, 

Health NZ chief executive Dale 

Bramley said the introductionof 

anew national Patient and 

Whānau Family Support Policy 

was astep to elevate compassion 

within their culture. 

Under the policy, expected to 

be rolled out nationwide, he said 

‘‘whānau will be supported to be 

with patients 24/7 where 

appropriate, working alongside 

our nursing and maternity teams 

to make this possible, while also 

respecting the privacy and 

recovery of others. 

‘‘We know from patients and 

their families that having the 

support of loved ones at the 

bedside is one of the things that 

matters most in their healing 

journey.’’ 

Bramley said standard visiting 

hours would also be aligned 

nationally. 

New Zealand Nurses 

Organisation delegate Al 

Dietschin said the union 

supported full access for 

families to be involved in aspects 

of apatients' care, which was 

very important for many 

cultures. 

However, he said this current 

push was more aresponse to the 

increasing need for patient 

watches and lack of staff to do 

them. 

Patient watches are often 

needed if avulnerable patient, 

such as those with dementia or 

delirium, needed monitoring to 

ensure they didn't hurt 

themselves or interfere with 

their treatment. 

Patient watches were usually 

carried out by aHealth Care 

Assistant or HCA. 

‘‘A health care assistant will be 

with the patient to essentially 

support them,’’ he said. 

‘‘Keep them safe, stop them 

interrupting therapy, like IV 

therapy or having acatheter in, 

or trying to get up when they 

shouldn't be. It is essentially 

about keeping them safe and 

preventing falls, as well as 

supporting them for daily care 

like toileting and washing, and 

sometimes feeding them. 

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Tinwald Cycling Club 

Tinwald Cycling Club’s 2025/26 

season kicked off on Sunday, with 

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scratch event around the Christys 

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sky’s. 

“A” and “B” grade contested a 

36km event with “C” and “D” grade 

battling it out over 27km. 

Craig Domigan had the final say 

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Audeau, and Cole Harris. 

Domigancovered the distance 

in 49.45. 

Allan Broomhall secured “B” 

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Lou Audeauwho led “B” grade in 

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“C” grade saw asmall 

breakaway bunch contest ahard 

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found the line the strongest to 

take the win from Duncan Grant, 

and Paul Chapman. 

In the tightest finish of the day, 

Eamon Hooper held on gamely to 

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Wilson, and Toresa Hooper. 

The juniors also contested a 

gradedscratch race with “A” riding 

18km, and “B” covering 9km. 

Kaidyn Broomhall continued his 

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“A” grade, riding the course in 

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Jamie Hooper started his 

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Lucy Hudson showed plenty of 

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Declan Gilbert charging into third. 

Mike Richards took division 2 

bragging rights from Stacey 

Hooper, and Nigel Leary. 

Next the club will contest a 

32km handicap event around the 

Wakanui Beachblock. 

Ashburton 9Holers 

Fourteen players enjoyed 

playing in the Round 4Heather 

Smith Stablefordcompetition 

sponsored by Ton's Thai. We all 

managed to just get round before 

the rain started. Results: Winner - 

StewartBennett (24), followed by 

Lois Sparrow(23) on c/b from 

WendySmith (23). Smith and 

Church gobbler-Lois Sparrow #8. 

Upcoming events are: 

Today -Mixed Ambrose 

sponsored by Sega Golf, October 


member Bruno Falco. PHOTO SUPPLIED 

9-Hidden Holes sponsored by 

Ton's Thai. 


Club Mixed Doubles 

Championship from September 

28 -winner:- Bruno Falco, runner 

up:- Richie Browne, third equal:- 

Tom Paulo, Naomi Paulo. 

Championship Consolante 

winner:- Neville Bensdorp, runner 

up:- Phillip Lyall, third equal:- 

Karine Crum, Kate Marriott. 

Plate winner:- Michelle Falco, 

runner up:- Bryan Willson, third 

equal:-Adair Jones, Jonathan 

Crum. 

Plate consolation winner:- 

Carol Hogg, runner up:- Bruce 

Johnston, third equal:- Joan 

Healey, Shelagh Field. 

Bowl winner:- Trevor Nish, 

runner up:- Jacqui Tregonning. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

September 22, Monday evening 

Individual &Walker Rd 6: N/S 1, 

John Rickard/Jackie Chisnall 2, 

Claire Reilly/Cath King 3, Yvonne 

Woods/Allison Lovelock. 

E/W 1, Karen Chettleburgh/ 

Chris Lovelock 2, Ray Stevenson/ 

Sheryl Reid 3, Joyce Johnson/ 

George Brown. 

September 22, Monday evening 

Individual &Walker Rd 6: N/S 1, 

Simon Bonifant/Rhonda 

Gallagher 2, Ann Wise/Rachel 

Tait 3, Francis Renner/Leigh 

Abel. 

E/W 1, Sarah Barr/Duncan Barr 

2, Liz Thomas/Leigh Wackrow 3, 

Annie Lee/Lynette Adams. 

September 23, Tuesday 

evening Ron Sutherland Rd 5: 1, 

Dee Murdoch/Wendy Parr 2, 

Maree Moore/Jason Vannini 3, 

Audrey Rooney/Laura Griffin 4, 

Peter Downward/Trish Downward 

5, Sue Rosevear/Anne Reid 6, 

Mike Holdaway/John McDonald. 

September 24, Wednesday 

afternoon Valetta Rd 10: N/S 1, 

Judith Edmond/Mary Buckland 2, 

Colin Clems/Janet Cuttle 3, Claire 

Reilly/Wendy Parr. 

E/W 1, Peter Wilson/Kerry Pevy 

2, Sue Rosevear/Anne Reid 3, 

Rewa Kyle/Trish Downward. 

September 25, Thursday 

evening Presidents Trophy Rd 3: 

N/S 1, Claire Reilly/Mike 

Holdaway 2, Linda Baker/Audrey 

Rooney 3, Jan de Jong/Ian Doel. 

E/W 1, Mary Buckland/Laura 

Griffin 2, Ann Gilbert/Ruth Logan 

3, David Sewell/Bernadette van 

der Lim. 

September 28, Sunday Social 

Fun Bridge: N/S 1, Eva Berther- 

Lindimei/Leigh Wackrow 2, Maree 

Moore/Dee Murdoch 3, Claire 

Reilly/Lesley Reilly. 

E/W 1, David Sewell/Mike 

Holdaway 2, Rewa Kyle/Mary 

Buckland 3, Bronwyn Oakley/ 

Jackie Chisnall. 

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Rokowhiria name bestowed 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 


The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum is 

poised to be rebranded as Rokowhiria. 

Ashburton’s art gallery and museum 

have shared abuilding since 1995, moving 

into the current purposebuilt facility in 

2015, but only merged as an inhouse 

activity of the council in June 2021. 

To complete the merger of the 

Ashburton Art Gallery and the Ashburton 

Museum, the Ashburton District Council 

requested Te Rūnaka oArowhenua for a 

te reo name in 2024. 

Councillors will be presented with the 

new name for approval on Wednesday. 

According to the report in the meeting 

agenda, the name Rokowhiria has been 

created Ūpoko of Te Rūnaka oArowhenua 

by Tewera King in consideration for the 

significance and role of the art gallery and 

museum. 

Roko is the KāiTahu (NgāiTahu’s 

southern dialect that uses kinstead of ng) 

spelling of the word ‘Rongo’ which is the 

name of aMāori god, Rongomātāne, who 

was the god of agriculture, abundance, 

creativity and peace and ‘‘King has 

expanded on this as the god of ‘peaceful 

arts”. 

Whiria comes from the word ‘whiri’, 

which means to twist, plait, weave, spin. 

In the report, Art Gallery and Museum 

director Shirin Khosraviani states that 

“together, the word ‘Rokowhiria’ gives 

expression to the function and purpose of 

the Art Gallery and Museum as apeaceful 

place of inclusion and abundancewhere 

many forms of knowledge and learning 

(artistic and noncombative)are braided 

and embraced in peace under the realm of 

Rokomātāne”. 

“The bestowing of this name uponthe 

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 

honours mana whenua, acknowledges the 

role the facility plays in protecting and 

caring for not only objects and art, but the 

knowledge held by these taoka (treasures) 

and the special relationship between Te 

Rūnaka oArowhenua,Council and the Art 

Gallery and Museum”. 

The report’s option analysis states the 

risks of approving the name is “there may 

be sectors of the community who do not 

wish to see atereo Māori name given to 

the Art Gallery and Museum”, but 

The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum is poisedtoberebrandedwith aname gifted 

by the local rūnanga. 


declining the name would negatively 

impact the relationship with Te Rūnaka o 

Arowhenua. 

Arowhenua also gifted the name to the 

council’s library and civic centre –Te 

WhareWhakatere. 

Initially, the council was gifted two 

names in 2021, Te Pātaka okāTuhituhi 

(the storehouse of publications) for the 

library and Te Waharoa aHine Paaka (the 

gateway ofHine Paaka) forthe civic 

centre. 

After atour of the underconstruction 

facility in 2023, Te Runanga oArowhenua 

Ūpoko, Te Wera King, decided the 

previously gifted names didn’t fit. He 

gifted anew name, Te Whare Whakatere 

(the House of Ashburton) for the whole 

facility.The library will be known as Te 

Kete Tuhinga, which means abasket of 

script. The council chamber will be called 

Hine Paaka, an ancient matai (beech) tree 

that once stood at Alford Forest. 

LDR is local body journalism cofunded 

by RNZ and NZ On Air. 

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Blooms 

impress 

at show 

75 

Jeanette Cuthbertson, of Hinds 

was among the entries last 

month at the Dunedin 

Horticultural Society’s spring 

show. 

And she had great success. 

HerVeltheimia bracteata 

was judged best bulb other than 

adaffodil at the show. 

Jeanette and husband, John, 

found the journey south well 

worth the trip, taking home 

several awards for his daffodils, 

afirst in floral art for her and 

the premier award for abulb 

other than adaffodil. 

Their winning entry was the 

unusual South African 

Veltheimia bracteata, whose 

tall, pink flower spike attracted 

lots of attention. 

The show saw the biggest 

number of entries since 2018 

which delighted its organisers. 

Daffodils dominated but 

there was also an excellent 

lineupofother bulbs, cut 

flowers, bonsai and floral art, 

show manager Neil Judd said. 

~Allied Media 

PREMIER: Jeanette 

Cuthbertson, of Hinds, with her 

Veltheimia bracteata, which 

was judged best bulb other 

than adaffodil at the show. 

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KINDNESS: Winning athreeminute grocerygrab forPak‘nSave Hornby saw 

winners Kate Murney, second from left, and her daughter Tara Newton, second 

from right, grab $2092 worthofgrocerieswhich they gave to Ronald McDonald 

House South Island. 

PHOTO CANTERBURY WEST COAST AIR RESCUE TRUST FACEBOOK PAGE 

Grocery grab boost 

Grocery shopping can often feel like a 

mad dash around the supermarket and 

for Kate Murney and Tara Newtonit 

was an actual threeminute dash in 

Pak‘nSave Hornby last month. 

Murney, along time supporter of the 

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 

Trust, won asilent auction at Westpac 

Chopper Gala of agrocery grab 

donated by the supermarket. 

Murney said on Facebook that it was 

such athrill to be involved. ‘‘Hornby 

Pak’nSave, were so incredibly 

generous,’’ she said. 

Newton, Murney’s daughter, was the 

runner and was allowed to pick up 

anything she wanted with the 

exception of cigarettes, alcohol and 

vouchers. 

It that short space of time Newton 

managed to grab awhopping $2092 

worth of grocery. 

Newton said on Facebook that it was 

fun to do the grab. 

In aspecial twist the family have 

given all the groceries to Ronald 

McDonald House South Island 

(RMHC). 

Newtonwas cheered on by family, 

friends,RMHC staff, Canterbury West 

CoastAir Rescue, and even afew 

Pak‘nSaveshoppers and staff. 

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kitchenware, Towing 

mirrors, Wheel and 

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wheels, Reversing 

cameras, Door latches, 

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equipment, Satellite 

setups, Appliances, 

Heaters, 

Selfcontainment 

kits, 

Plumbing, Awnings, 

Pumps,Toilets and 

parts. See our retail 

shop. Lifestyle 

Motorhomes, 199 

Dobson Street, 

Ashburton. Ph: 03 308 

6627. 

CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY 

SWEEPS We'll sweep 

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check firebricks, Baffles, 

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We're experts on coalranges, 

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any sized open fire. We 

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and install bird netting. 

0800 224 464, 

www.chimchim.nz 

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privacy, frosting films, 

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films. Free quotes, 20 

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Phone 0800 368 468 

now, Bill Breukelaar, 

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ACTIVE MAINTENANCE 

HEATPUMP/AIRCON 

maintenance, 

installation and repairs. 

HRV filter replacement. 

GUTTER CLEANING for 

single storey homes and 

GENERAL HANDYMAN 

work. Phone Steven on 

021 483 376. 

CARPET CLEANING 

Powerful equipment and 

fast drying. Upholstery, 

mats and rugs. 

Experienced 

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or phone John Cameron 

027 435 1042. 

SUN CONTROL 

WINDOW TINTING: 

Privacy, UV, glare, heat 

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offices and cars. 

Window tinting since 

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307 6347, 

www.windowtinter.co.nz 

ROOF SERVICE Moss 

and mould treatments, 

roof and gutter leak 

repairs, residential and 

commercial. For prompt 

service -call your local 

contractor -Tim on 021 

197 8128 

HOME-HANDYMAN 

/BUILDER, specialising 

in Decking, Carports, 

Cladding restoration and 

Timber window repairs. 

ALTERATIONS, SEWING 

mending and trouser 

hemming, curtain 

alterations and curtain 

making. Call Michelle on 

home- 

027 352 7248. 

General 

handyman work. Phone 

Lindsay027 230 0205. 

PAINTER For all your 

painting needs. No job 

too small, inside or 

outside. Professional, 

friendly service. Phone 

Pete 03 308 1672 or 027 

200 1619 

FURNITURE REMOVALS 

For all your household 

removal needs - urban, 

rural, life-style, office 

relocations, call Nudges 

Furniture Removals, 

phone 027 224 0609. 

CARR'S CHIMNEY 

CLEANING servicing 

Ashburton and 

surrounding districts. 

$80. per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on03324 2999 

and leave amessage. 

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. 

LIFESTYLE SHEARING 

Mid Canterbury based. ALL ROOF PAINTING at 

No job too big or small. affordable prices. Free 

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Crutching, Drenching, Airless sprayed. 

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Shane 027 411 2476, workmanship. Ph 020 

Emily 022 384 6614. 441 6995 

LOCKSMITH/DOOR, 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

bifold door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call 

Nigel at Doors and More 

and 027 516 7104. 

CHIMNEY SWEEP 

Operating Locally. $65. 

Pensioners $55. Phone 

021 237 6978. 

PLASTERING 

&COATINGS 

Rockcote. Waterproofing. 

Texture/Specialist 

Coatings. 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 905680 

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Getting you out there! 

17 Oct Coal Miner’s Daughter 

18 Oct King’s Speech -Court Theatre 

05 Nov Fabulous 50’s -Operatunity 

11 Nov Kaylee Bell -Bus Only 

19 Nov Cliff Richard -Bus Only 

23 Nov Sunday Drive -Chch Rebuild 

“Creating Memories That Last aLifetime” 


W: beckleycoachlines.co.nz 

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FORSALE 

Meadow Hay - shed 

stored and good quality. 

$7 per bale. Phone 027 

555 1123 

PINE FIREWOOD LOGS - 

25 tonne load, for sale. 

Also split pine 

$250/3.6m³. Phone 

Shane James 027 611 

3334. 

USED IRON Suitable for 

fencing. Sort out any 

suitable from the pile. 

Phone 03307 2701 and 

make a time to view. 

Remainder will be 

dumped. Offers. 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

ENTERTAINMENT 

LINSEED STRAW 3x3 

$50/bale, Sheep manure 

$10/bag. Call or text 

Dave 027 601 1426, with 

your order. AHinds and 

District Lions Project. 

AFTER HOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE111 

Forall othermedical assistanceoutsideofnormal 

hours pleasephone your general practiceteam, 

24/7 to speakwith ahealth professionalwho 

will giveyou free health adviceonwhattodoor 

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If youdon’t have aregulargeneralpractice, 

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All non-residents andvisaholdersplease bring your 

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Wises Pharmacy,CountdownComplex, 

East Street will be openon... 

Saturday from 9am until 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until 1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacywill be open: 

Monday to Friday, 9am until 5.30pm 

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Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice 

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or by arrangement 

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HEALTH &BEAUTY 

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MUSHROOM 

COMPOST 

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$70per cubic metre 

or $10 bag. 

Delivery available 

208Maronan Road. 

Phone 021 129 8936 

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947712 

AshburtonCountyLions 

present... 

SilentMovie – in partnershipwith Chamber Music NZ 

Sunday 5thOctober 2pm –All Tickets$25* 

SilentMovies Livepresents classic silentmovies the waytheywere 

intended,with livemusic accompaniment. Pianist David Selfeand 

percussionist JeremyFitzsimons add livemusical accompanimentto 

two silent Charlie Chaplin filmsselectedfrom: ThePawnShop(1916),A 

Dog’s Life(1918), andThe Kid(1921). In the place of synchronised 

recorded music,the musical duouse authentic original composition, 

improvisation, and an arrayofsound effects to capturethe comedy, 

pathos,and heartofthese classic films. 

NairobiTrio 

Wednesday 15thOctober 7-30pm 

AllTickets $45* 

Describedas“NewZealand’s favourite 

jazz entertainers”Nairobi trio have 

thirty fiveyears touringexperience 

across theglobe in allmannerof 

settings -villagehalls,theatres and 

festivals. They deliver anengaginglive 

show with abreadth of repertoire and 

dynamic delivery. 

StarsInYour Eyes – AshburtonCountry Lions 

Friday17th October7-30pm 

Tickets from$20* 

Based on the British TV show“Stars in 

their Eyes”. Come along and watch 12 acts 

inwhatissuretobeamagical evening 

ofsinging anddancing.Contestants will 

be transformed into famous singers. 

Contestants will be judged on impact, 

dress,likeness to their starand vocals. 

Thereisapeople’s choicevoteaswell. 

ASE 

YOUR 

D 

Friday 17th October 2025 

Ashburton Event Centre 

at 7.30pm 

. 

Adults $40 * 

Children $20 * 

Family $100*(2 adults,2children) 

Groups $35*perperson(10 plus) 

*Fees apply 

TicketsatAshburton EventCentre 

3072010&www.asheventcentre.co.nz 

TheLionsClub of Ashburton County 

Charitable Trust supporting other 

Charities 


SITUATIONS VACANT 

MountHutt College 

ŌpukeInnovationTrades Teacher 

Full Time,PermanentPosition 

Areyou atradie looking foracareer change? 

Areyou passionate about training our next generation of 

young tradies? 

If youare,wehaveaposition that should interest you. 

We are seeking aqualified tradie,preferably with 

experienceinthe building industry, to work alongside twogroups of 

senior students in theŌpuke Innovation Hub at our school. 

Theposition would involveyou working closelyalongside our 

HubCoordinator, wider strategicteam and would include direct 

responsibilityfor deliveringboth the Foundational and Senior Trades 

programmes to our learners. 

Remuneration and hours of work would be negotiatedbased on skills 

and experiencebut would be similartothe salarymade by teachers 

with acomparable level of experience. 

MountHutt College,and the Methventownship,lie at the baseofMt 

Hutt SkiArea. Ourwider environmentprovides amultitude of options 

foroutdoor enthusiasts,including the new Ōpuke Thermal Resort 

and Spa,and is ahaven forthoseseeking to become partofafamily 

orientedand tightknit community. Just a25minutedrive away from 

Ashburtonand a1hour drivetoChristchurch, our location offers a 

greatbalancebetween rural life and urban amenities. 

AJob Description and Application form areavailable on our website 

(https://mounthuttcollege.co.nz/contact-us) or by emailing 

college@mthutt.school.nz. 

Applications close at 12:00pm on Fridaythe 10th of October. 

Application packs, including aCVand cover letter, should besent to 

college@mthutt.school.nz 

MountHutt College 

Uniform Administrator 

PartTime - 5hours per week,termtime only 

We’relooking foranorganized and reliable Part-Time 

UniformAdministrator to join MountHutt College.This 

is akey role in ensuring our students have the necessary 

uniform items and arewell-presented. 

This is apart-time role of 5hours per week during term 

time,making it ideal forsomeonewith ayoung family.Theremay also 

be an opportunityfor additional hours,fromtime to time,tocover the 

main studentofficeincaseofstaffillness. 

Thesuccessful applicantwillhaveafriendly,nurturing character 

and be capable of freely interacting with studentsand parents.A 

background in ageneral administration and/or retail position would 

also be beneficial.They will also need to have some knowledgeofExcel 

with accuratenumeracyskillsand greatorganisational skills. 

AJob Description and Application form (for SupportStaff)areavailable 

on our website(https://mounthuttcollege.co.nz/contact-us) or by 

emailingcollege@mthutt.school.nz. 

TheApplication Form,Cover Letter and CV should be sentto 

college@mthutt.school.nz. 

Applications close at 12:00pm on Friday, 10th of October 2025. 

956914 

956917 

CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 308 6733 

Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz 

904422 

948238 

03 307 2010 211A Wills Street,Ashburton7700 

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AshburtonBorough School is 

desperatelyseeking Susan, 

SteveorManutojoin our 

teaching team. 

Thereisafixed term position 

availableinour smallYear7class 

forTerm4.We’dpreferafull-time 

teacher, butifyou cando2days 

come andtalktous. 

We arealsointerestedingetting 

contactdetails from anyone keen 

on relieving in our kura,atany 

levelofthe school. 

ContactDion 

principal@ashborough.school.nz 

if youwanttoconnect. 

957760 

Lookingtokickstart your career 

in construction? 

We’reonthe huntfor newapprentices to join 

our Commercial and Residential building 

teams. 

Whether you’re fresh to the trade or already 

partway through your qualification, this isa 

solid opportunity to learnthe ropesand work 

on some top-qualitybuilds. 

•Based in Canterbury 

•Full-time positions 

•Supportivecrew, real career growth 

If you’ve got a strong work ethic and a 

willingness tolearn, wewant tohear from 

you. 

Applynow at mcintoshgroup.co.nz or though 

Seek. 

LABOURER 

(Full-time position) 

We re-locate houses, pole sheds andanything 

in-between. 

We operate Monday to Friday (hours ofwork 

must be flexible andcan includenight work. 

Role involves: 

• Preparingbuildings fortransport 

• Foundation work 

• Class2pilot duties 

Minimumrequirements: 

• Fulllicence 

• Class 2pilot licence (not essential but an 

advantage) 

• Must have valid residencyorworkvisa 

• Good leveloffitness 

• Ability to work away from home when 

needed 

Please email acover letter and CV to 

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or contactBrent 027253 6605 

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always buying records. 

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CARAVAN wanted with 

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Aerial and Ground Herbicide 

Spraying Programme 

Geraldine DistrictOffice– 

DepartmentofConservation 

The DepartmentofConservation, Raukapuka/Geraldine 

DistrictOffice wishes to advisethe startofits 2025/2026 

aerialand ground herbicide spraying programme forweed 

control. 

Location 

Spraying will take placeonland administered by the 

DepartmentofConservation’s Raukapuka/Geraldine 

DistrictOfficebetween the Rakaia and Waitakirivers 

and east of theTwo Thumbs Rangeand the HunterHills 

between 13 October and 30 June 2026. 

Mostspraying will occurwithin the HakatereConservation 

Parkand Ōtūwharekai (AshburtonLakes). 

Method 

Spraying will be only of proprietaryformulations containing 

the herbicides Glyphosate,Triclopyr Triethylene Amine 

(TEA), Triclopyr ButoxyEthyl Ester (BEE), Picloram, or 

Aminopyralid as the activeingredient. Information 

regarding the properties of theherbicides and surfactants 

to be used is available from the Environmental Protection 

Agency(www.epa.govt.nz). Anyadditives to these 

herbicide formulationswill only be surfactantsand dyes 

added in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Arange of methods maybeutilised includingaerial 

spraying, truck andgun, knapsack and cutand paste. 

For further information regarding this programme please 

contact 

DepartmentofConservation 

Geraldine DistrictOffice, Geraldine 

Phone0800 ASK DOC(0800 275362) 

Email geraldine@doc.govt.nz 

FRUIT&PRODUCE 

FRESLY DUG POTATOES 

$2/kg, 20kg sugar bag 

$20, 10kg for $10. 

Digging daily. 81 

Elizabeth St, Ashburton. 

Ph 03 308 3195 or027 

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supporting Mid- 

Canterbury Cancer 

FORLEASE 

STORAGE: Secure self 

storage units available, 

long or short term. 

Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact uson 

0274 362 636 or 

www.ashburtonstoragef 

acilities.co.nz 


AshburtonFanciers 

Society 

POULTRYAUCTION 

SundayOctober 12th, 

Sports Hall 

TancredStreetWest 


Viewing11am 

Start12.30pm 

Poultry, Bantams, 

Ducks, Geese, Guinea Pigs 

andRabbits. 

Huge selection on offer. 

Bigbirds,little birds. 

Somethingfor everybody. 

953663 

EveryHome EveryWeek-that’s 

Phone 308 7664 

Builder/CarpenterRequired 

We arealooking forbuilders to join our team. We 

specialise in new residential home construction 

within MidCanterbury. 

Whatwerequire: 

-Must have experienceinresidentialconstruction. 

-Be aforward thinker,have apositiveattitudeand 

followinstructions. 

-Beable to work at aquick pace with accuracy. 

-Be able to adapt to our construction methods 

and systems. 

-Full driver’s licenceand areliable vehicle. 

Whatweoffer: 

- Competitive wages (dependent on experience). 

- Battery tools provided. 

- Plenty of forwardwork. 

- Career advancementfor the rightperson. 

Allapplications will be treatedwiththe strictest of 

confidence. 

Please send your work experiencedetails and abit 

about yourself to: 

info@southerntraversehomes.co.nz or 

Message Jason Kneale on 0274-606-178 

Applications close 11th October2025 

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Dealing with alifelimitingillness? 

We can supportyou and your family 

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Allservices arefree. 

Phone 307 8387 or 027 227 8387 

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Deaths Deaths Deaths 

Acknowledgements Acknowledgements 

CAVILL, Daniel Joseph on 

September 9, 2025, peacefully 

at Rosebank Lifecare aged 

77 years. Loved husband of 

the late Joy. Loved father 

of Greg, Chris (dec) Jo and 

Tony. Cherished Grandad 

and great Grandad to all his 

grandchildren. Messages to 

the Cavill family, POBox 472, 

Ashburton 7740. A service 

for Daniel will be held at our 

chapel corner East and Cox 

Streets, Ashburton, onFriday 

October 3, commencing at 

1.30pm followed byaprivate 

cremation at Ashburton 

Crematorium. 

Paterson’s 


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CHILDS, Margaret (Maggie): 

Sadly passed away on 

September 24, 2025, at 

Rosebank Resthome, 

Ashburton, aged 97 years. 

Loved and devoted wife of 

the late Gordon. Dearly loved 

mother and mother-in-law of 

Neville and Glenda, Annette 

and Gavin Hunt, Heather 

and the late Bill Wissink, 

and Rosemary and the late 

Les Kellett. Treasured Nana, 

great-Nana, and Big-Nana 

of her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren 

and greatgreat-grandchild. 

Messages 

to the Childs family P.O. Box 

472, Ashburton 7740. A 

special thank you tothe staff 

at Rosebank and Dr Avnit for 

their loving care ofMargaret. 

In keeping with Margaret’s 

wishes, aprivate service has 

been held. 

Paterson’s 


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03 307 7433 

LANGDON, Velma Elizabeth 

Roselyn on 25th September, 

just shortofher 94th birthday. 

Much loved wife of71years 

of Russell, loved mother 

and mother-in-law of Jan 

and the late John Dunne, 

Richard and Karen, Gayl, and 

Sally, and special Gran to 

her grandchildren and great 

grandchildren. Grateful thanks 

to Rosebank for their care of 

Velma over thelast 14 months. 

At Velma’s request, aprivate 

cremation has been held. A 

long life, well lived. 

LANGDON, Velma. Dearly 

loved sister and sister-in-law 

of the late Isobel and the late 

Vince Wright and cherished 

Auntie Velma to Stuart,Andrea 

and Jackieand their families 

LOVETT, Frances Ellen 

(Tilson) - In her 97th 

year. Beloved wife ofthe late 

Fred Lovett, and partner of 

the late Kevin Lewis.Motherof 

Vivienne, Alastair, and Kelvin, 

and cherished grandmother 

to many. Dear sister of the late 

Ray Young, and of Bill Tilson 

and Christine Keown. Aprivate 

servicehas been held. 

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HANSEN, Richard Charles 

(Dick), 19 January 1948- 25 

September 2025. With much 

sadness we share that our 

beloved, loyal, husband, Dad, 

father-in-law and Grandad 

slipped quietly away at 

Ashburton Hospital after 

a brief illness. Love always, 

Lorraine; Chris &Kelly, Mathias 

and Thor (Hastings); Steph & 

Sam, Olly and Zoe(Ashburton). 

Dick was arespected Builder 

and “Boss”, his family’s Go-To 

Man for any job, dedicated 

Coach and Mentor, Champion 

of Common Sense, a very 

proud Dad and Grandad and 

aloyal Friend.Dick/Grandad / 

Dickles,the love of your family 

and friends goes with you. We 

willmiss youand your sensible 

practical ways, your love and 

generosity, and all your skills, 

so much. Messages to PO 

Box 472 Ashburton 7740, or 

rainey47@gmail.com.Inlieu of 

flowers adonation toStJohn 

or Ashburton Cancer Society 

would be greatly appreciated. 

Honouring Dick’s wishes, 

there will be no service. He 

wanted an informal gathering 

to celebrate his life, share 

stories and have alaugh and 

adrink. This will be held on 

Thursday 16 October from 

1.30 – 3.30. at the Allenton 

RugbyClubrooms,Melrose Rd, 

Ashburton. 

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OLIVER, Jennifer Anne 

(Jenny) 

16.2.1963 to 16.9.2025 

Jenny passed away in Prague 

with family by her side, and 

is now ready to rest and say 

goodbye with her family and 

friends in Aotearoa. 

Loved ‘Bro’ of Andy, Mum to 

Deanna, Sam, Aidan and Dee. 

Adored Nanny to Millie and 

Ollie and friend to countless 

people. 

Jenny will be farewelled at 

Terrace Croft on Saturday, 11 

Octoberat1.00 pm. 

The family asks those that 

want to say goodbye, to be 

as vivid as her life, by wearing 

bright colours at the service, 

and toenjoy the memory of 

Jennywithus. 

While it was brief, itwas so 

special. Because you loved us, 

andweloved you. 

STOWELL, Lorraine 

24/09/25, aged 83 

Loved wife ofthe late Bevin, 

mother and mother-in-law 

of Tony and Claudia, Terry, 

Damon and Paula, Darren and 

Heidi. 

Much loved nana to Tony, 

Chloe and Amber. Great nana 

to Lillith and Arabella. 

Fondly remembered by both 

Mid Canterbury Netball and 

Hakatere Ceramics andPottery 

Club. 

A memorial service for both 

Bevin and Lorraine is to be 

held at alater date. 

Messages can be senttoElwyn 

Hollis, 27 Fairfield Avenue, 

Ashburton7772. 

WINCHESTER, Ronald 

Douglas (Ron) on September 

26 2025, very peacefully 

at Ashburton Hospital 

surrounded by family,aged 83 

years. Dearly loved husband of 

Pam. Loved father of Randall 

(dec), Miles, James, and 

Edward(dec). Adored Grandad 

of Georgia, Laura, Ruben, 

and Dean. Messages to the 

Winchester family PO Box472, 

Ashburton 7740. According to 

Ron’s wishes aprivate family 

service has been held. 

Paterson’s 


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HEATH, James (Jim) Joseph 

Wallace; Ida, Tom, Maria, 

Sally and families would like 

to acknowledge and thank 

all those family and friends 

that supported us following 

the great loss ofJim (now in 

HeavenwithHis Lord). 

Thank you to all those who 

visited, sent messages, cards, 

flowers, baking, groceries, 

vouchers and Koha. 

Thank you to all those who 

made the time to attend Jim’s 

celebration of life, either in 

person or watching the live 

stream. 

Knowing how widely loved 

and respected he was, has 

been agreat comfort atthis 

time. 

Aspecial thank you toWard 1, 

AshburtonHospital. 

Aspecial thank you toPastors 

Fuataina and Newyear, Aiona 

Falealili and congregation 

of Faith and Life Changing 

MinistryInternational. 

Also, Pastors Alofa and Seepa 

Noa of Christchurch for all 

their love and support. 

Thank you to Paterson’s 

Funeral Services forhelping us 

navigate this time. 

Please accept this as apersonal 

thank youfromusall. 

KERR, Stephanie Anne 

(Steph): Jim, Sue, Elsie, Eva, 

Leighton, Jane, Ash, Henry 

express their sincere thanks 

to relatives, friends and 

neighbours for their kindness 

and support, phone calls, 

texts, baking, cards, visits and 

flower plants inthe sad loss 

of a much loved daughter, 

mother, sister, sister-in-law 

and aunty. Thank you all 

who attended the memorial 

service inArrowtown. Please 

accept this as a personal 

acknowledgement. Your 

thoughtfulness will always be 

remembered. 

McMAHON,Brian Francis 

17-08-1948-05-08-2025 

Catherine and family would 

like to extend their heartfelt 

thanks toeveryone who has 

supported us during this time. 

Your visits, flowers, baking, 

cards and phone calls have 

been greatly appreciated. 

Please accept this notice asa 

personal acknowledgementof 

our sincerethanks. 

Family Notices 

Birth, engagement, anniversary,death, 

acknowledgement,and in memoriamnotices 

will be charged $25 foramaximum of35 

words, thereafteronaper-line basisof 

$3 for5words. 

Deadline forthese notices10am Wednesday 

prior to Thursdaypublication date. 

McLAUGLAN, Jennifer 

Valmai: Christopher and 

Tracey, and Nicky and the 

family would like to thank 

everyone who joined us in 

celebrating the lifeofJennifer. 

Thankyou forall the cards and 

flowers sent, ithas given us 

comfort during this difficult 

time. The love, support, and 

kind words about our very 

much-lovedmother and nan. 

Thank you to Linda from 

Paterson’s Funeral Services for 

supporting our family. 

We would like to acknowledge 

and thank all those family and 

friends who have supportedus 

following the loss ofJennifer, 

and the lovely staff at the 

AshburtonHospitalwho cared 

forher. 

Please accept this as apersonal 

acknowledgement. 

McLAUGLAN, Jennifer: 

Alison Donald, Geoffrey and 

Roger Paterson, and their 

families would like to thank 

everyone who attended 

Jennifer’s funeral service and 

for the flowers, cards, and 

messages. 

Special thanks toRev. Indrea 

and Rev. Steve for allowing 

us to have the service that 

Jennifer asked for as a 

celebrationofher life. 

‘A lovedsister is nowatpeace’ 

SCAMMELL, Garry 

15/08/1942 –13/08/2025 

Robyn, Donna, Anthea and 

family would like to thank 

everyone who has supported 

us during our sad loss ofGarry. 

Thank you for your flowers, 

carepackages,visits, messages 

and phone calls. Please accept 

this as a personal thankyou 

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