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Crowds were enthralled at
Ashburton’s first­ever chilli
eating competition, drawn by
the spectacle of contestants
torturing themselves to the point
of agony and sickness.
‘‘Pain, pain, pain,’’ said one
contestant when the emcee
asked how he was feeling.
By that time in proceedings,
contestants were falling like
flies.
The competition, at the A&P
show on Saturday, was run in
partnership with Christchurch’s
SpicyBoys.
It finally drew to aclose after
one hour of relentless rounds,
when just one contestant
remained.
Each round featured peppers
of various shapes, colours and
intensities, finishing off with one
of the hottest chillis in the world
‘SWEAT, DISORIENTATION’:Ashburton A&P Association
president Ben Stock, at right, doeshis best to stay in the
chilli eating competition. Inset ­Jesse Painter, right, and
fellow competitor Toby ahead of the final round;each
with aCarolina Reaper.
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­the vivid red, gnarledand
ferocious Carolina Reaper.
Jesse Painter, 39,ofNorth
Canterbury, wasthat final
contestant, winning first prize of
$500 of RD Petroleum fuel
vouchers.
He had avoided the fate of his
18 fellowcompetitors, who had
stumbled from thestage, some
having had to use buckets
provided.
Painter wasunable to talk to
The Ashburton Courier
afterwards, asthe heatofthe
chillis rendered him
temporarilymute. But his wife
Chantalsaid her husbandwas a
four time nationalchilli eating
champion.
He travelled to various
locations of New
Zealand to compete in
the national champs, as well as
smaller competitions such as the
one at the Ashburton show.
‘‘Ifthere’s achilli or hot wings
eating competition, he’s there,’’
Chantal said.
‘‘He likes the burn, the rush,
the endorphins from that. It’s a
passion.’’
The horticulturist had started
competing five yearsago. He
had previously grown chillis and
capsicums for aliving; now he
grew cucumbers.
Show president Ben Stock
said he understood it was
Ashburton’s first ever chilli
eating competition.
The event seemed ‘‘very
popular’’, and may be held again
next year.
Stock, himself acompetitor,
was taken out relatively early, on
his sixthpepper, aChocolate
Carolina Reaper.
He described the physical
sensation of competing as ‘‘pain
all over, sweat, disorientation’’.
‘‘I had assumed it was going to
be extremely hot in the mouth,
but what Ihad completely
underestimated is how the rest
of the body would feel,’’ Stock
said.
‘‘Essentially it’s how you body
reactstoeating apoison. It was
the pain all over.’’
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Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade
members freed aboy who had his
finger severely injured and stuck in
abicycle wheel.
They were called to his Netherby
address about 1pm on Sunday.
Chief JeffMarshall said when
firefighters arrived, Hato Hone St
John was already at the scene.
‘‘Unfortunately we cut up this wee
fellow’s bike,’’ Marshall said.
But the boy, aged about 11, ‘‘didn’t
care too much’’ seeing his bike
destroyed, having been on
painkillers administered by the St
John team.
And while his parents were
distressed at the situation their son
was in, they remained calm.
Marshall said the boy had been
undertaking maintenance on the
bicycle when the accident
happened.
His finger had become caught
between the frame and rear disk
brake unit.
‘‘Youwould call that as afreak
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at the wrong time,’’ Marshall said.
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Livestreaming on the table
BYJONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
New Methven Community Board chair
Megan Fitzgerald is committed to
increasing community engagement via
putting the board’s meetings online.
Fitzgerald, in her second term on the
board,was elected as chair at the first
meeting of the new local body term on
Monday.
The board’s meetings are open to the
public, while minutes are shared at
Ashburton District Council meetings,
which are livestreamed.
In areport before board memberson
Monday, district council staff
recommended the board provide audio
recording online after the meetings. It
would cost an estimated $1000 to install
acentre­ table microphone.
Fitzgerald said the board felt for that
much money it could be worth opting
for livestreaming.
The report estimated it would cost
$3000 for amicrophone and fixed
camera to record meetings, but didn’t
provide abreakdown of additional
costs for livestreaming.
“We are interested to see what the
costs are before we make adecision,”
Fitzgerald said.
She believed therewas interest in
the board, and ashift to livestreaming,
or audio recordings, would tie into the
recently adopted Methven Community
Strategic Plan 2025.
The strategic plan set agoal of
Methven being awell informed and
participating community.
“We think therecould be away to
visually capture all the board members
and be able to hear their thoughts and
opinions,’’ Fitzgerald said.
“Community memberscan tune in if
they are interested in what the board
Christchurch Hospital for surgery.
AStJohn spokesperson said one
patient was assessed at the scene
and transported to the hospital in a
moderate condition.
Meanwhile, the brigade is
applauding the actions of ahouse
resident at Hampstead. The person
heard a9kg LPG bottle, used for a
heater, leaking.
They put it outside and called the
brigade.
Marshall said LPG was an
explosion risk when at high
concentrations indoors.
Firefighters at the scene
monitored the situation, letting the
gas dissipate outdoors.
NEW TERM: Methven Community Boardmembers, clockwise fromleft, Robin
Jenkinson, Richie Owen, Megan Fitzgerald, Faye Barrand, Simon Wareing,
councillor Deb Gilkison, Mayor Liz McMillan and councillor JeanetteMaxwell
at the board’s first meeting of the new term on Monday.
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are doing in general or on specific
topics.
“It’s areally good way to getthe
community engaged.”
Community and open spaces general
manager Toni Durham said the
recommendation had been to start with
providing audio recording, but the
board was leaning towards
livestreaming and asked for further
information on the additional costs and
processes.
“We will get that information sorted
for the next meeting,’’ Durham said.
“Itwill be asimple, straightforward
system aimed at increasing
engagement.”
The livestreaming option will be
revisited at the board’s next meetingon
January 26.
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Meanwhile, Fitzgerald replaces
previous chair Kelvin Holmes, who did
not standatthe last local body elections
after along career.
She said it would be abig
responsibility carryingonHolmes’
work.
‘‘There is alot of momentum, so it’s a
big job to keep that going,’’ Fitzgerald
said.
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Braided river birds return
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Nesting is under way for some
of Canterbury’s special braided
river birds.
The season has had atough
start with recent heavy rains
and rising rivers, making it all
the more important for people
to play their part.
Each spring and summer
from the start of September
through to the end of February,
thousands of braided river
birds returntonest on the wide
gravel beds of the Waimakariri,
Rangitata, Rakaia, Ashburton
and other Canterbury rivers.
While their nests are
perfectly camouflaged among
the stones, they are vulnerable.
Eggs and chicks can be lostin
an instant, disturbed by
vehicles, dogs, or even a
curious passer­by. Predators
such as stoats, cats, and
southern black­backed gulls
take aheavy toll. Weeds and
changes to river flow make it
harder still.
Ashburton Forest &Bird
member Don Geddes said
populations would have been
affected by recent river levels.
Birds nesting on the
Ashburton River alone include
wrybill, black fronted terns,
banded dotterels, black fronted
dotterels, alongsidecolonies of
black billed gulls.
Department of Conservation
operations manager Leeann
Ellis said the birds were
VULNERABLE: Watch out for birds nesting along braidedrivers in
Mid Canterbury and furtherafield,such as this black­fronted tern
andchick on the Ashley River. Inset ­Don Geddes of Ashburton
Forest &Bird.
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uniquely adapted to the rare
environments of braided rivers.
“Wrybills are the only bird in
the world with abill that is
bent to one side, which they
use to reach insect larvae
under rounded riverbed
stones. Like the black­fronted
tern, wrybillsonly nest on
South Island braided rivers so
it’s vital we protect them
here.’’
Mid Cantabrians are being
asked to avoid driving on
riverbeds during the nesting
season and keep dogs on a
leash.
Other actions included
taking rubbish home, reporting
pests and volunteering or
donating to groups which
supported the rivers.
IN BRIEF
ARMISTICE DAY
Ashburton Returned Services
Association will hold an Armistice
Day service at the Lone Pine,
RSA, 14 Cox St, Ashburton, on
Tuesday at 11am. Awreath will be
laid by members of Compulsory
Military Training. The speaker is
retired Royal New Zealand Air
Force Sergeant Reuben Darrell.
Service to be followed by
refreshments.
RELAY RETURNS
Relay for Life returns to
Ashburton in 2026. It will take
place at the Ashburton
Showgrounds on Saturday,
March 21. The community event
is apowerful initiative that brings
Kiwis together to honour
survivors, support caregivers, and
commemorate loved ones lost to
cancer.
Since its introduction to New
Zealand in 2001, the event has
played avital role in fundraising
for cancer care across the
country. Organisers have set an
ambitious $175,000 fundraising
goal to meet the growing needs of
those affected by cancer.
Registration is now open, with an
early bird registration fee
available at midcanterbury.
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SPORTS BOOST
Braided Rivers Community Trust
made agrant to Coldstream
Cricket Club of $1000 for cricket
balls and Ashburton Bowling Club
received $300 towards the ladies
triples bowls tournament.
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Pupils at Wakanui and
Mayfield schools have been
exploring their
neighbourhoods through the
camera lens.
They are involved in afree
photography programme, for
tamariki in rural New Zealand,
called Inside Stories.
Photographer Heather Milne
of Christchurch created the
programme, now in its second
year.
She had earlier success at
Grey, Buller and Selwyn districts.
‘‘It is all about exploring their
neighbourhoods through
photography,’’Milne said.
‘‘The programme enables
young people to participate in
the arts, and document changes
happening in their community
Pike River
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Pike River is a powerful and emotional
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the film follows Anna Osborne and Sonya
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truth and fight for justice amid heartbreak
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Beautifully shot and deeply human, it
captures the strength, resilience and unity
of acommunity foreverchanged.Thisisnot
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Pike Riverisamust-see forthose whovalue
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Milne said shecreated the
programme while volunteering
with Taskforce Kiwi and
photographing the effects of
Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘‘During that event, Inoticed
local young people who weren't
able to help out with the ‘big
stuff', and Ithought thatthey
should be the photographers of
their communitiesduring
vulnerabletimes. Thatstarted
the ideaofInside Stories,’’ she
said.
‘‘I createdthe workshops to
providechildren with camera
skills so that they can document
what's happening in their
environment.’’
Forthe Wakanui and Mayfield
pupils, theirphotographs went
on display last month in each of
the school’s library spaces.
Milne said feedback from the
exhibitions had
been positive.
One mum had
said her child
really enjoyed
taking photos
and looking at
the images
afterwards,
noting the light
and shapes in
those photos.
Another
parent noticed
how individual
the photographs
were, even when pupils were
taking photos of similar subjects.
Wakanui principal Trena Watt
was impressed with the standard
of the pupils' photographs and
how enthusiastic the children
were, Milne said.
The programme had been a
good way to promotecreativity in
rural areas and get children
thinking about art differently.
Feedback from participants and
exhibition visitors had been
overwhelmingly positive, Milne
said.
‘‘Tamariki learn about
photography, story­telling, and
exhibiting. People see their
regional neighbourhoods
through the lens of ayoung
generation, and learn more about
what makes theircommunity
special.’’
Since 2016, Milne’s work has
included arange of themes from
urban decay to collective grief
and explores the impact of
change in social structures and
environments.
‘‘My photo essay work has been
featured in Art New Zealand and
in local and international
exhibitions, and Ivolunteer with
Taskforce Kiwi to photograph
natural disaster relief work in
New Zealand and overseas.
‘‘I draw on observations of
transformation, recovery and
trauma to create photographs
that document shared
community experiences.’’
Clockwise from top ­Mayfield School pupils with
cameras; amoody farm scene by Ash King of
Mayfield School; atree with flower by Kit Inglis of
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BUBBLE FUN: Ayrton Smith, 7, has fun in the bubbles at the Rakaia
Scouts Halloween disco.
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Spooktacular
Halloween
BY STAFF REPORTERS
There were squeals of delight and
shrieks of fright ringing out across
Mid Canterbury on Friday night as
families celebrated Halloween.
Rakaia Scouts had two wellattended
discos ­anearly evening
one for young children followed by
amore spooky one. As well as
dancing and face painting, there
was abubble and asmoke
machine to delight attendees.
Adults and children dressed in a
range of characters, including
witches, devils, bloodied figures
and acreepy doll.
BridgetArmstrong, one of the
organisers, said they were happy
with the number attending and it
was great to see families out
enjoying themselves.
At the Plains Railway &
Historical Museum and Ashburton
Fire Museum there was aTrick or
Train evening. Families prepared
for aride on the ghost train, and
peered at cottage displays among
glistening cob webs while trying to
avoid big hairy spiders.
In the fire museum,smoke
billowed in all directions, making
for an eerie viewing for those able
to steal themselves away from a
scream­facedfiremanwelcoming
visitors.
Both museums were happy with
the number ofvisitors who
attended. Likethe disco
organisers,they said it was great to
see adults dressing up for
Halloween.
Plains president Lorraine
Oakleysaid the weekend before,
during an open evening, they
thought ‘‘well we have everything
set up, so why not try doing
something on Halloween?’’
Meanwhile, in Methven, trick or
treaters were out in force.
AHalloween map featuring
welcoming homes was organised
by parent Kirsty Saxon.
Saxon said it was an annual
event in Methven, which got bigger
each year.
Some of the residents even
decorated theirhomes and yards.
She said one of the best things
about Halloween was the
community spirit it created.
‘‘It is afun, safe way forpeople
to getout and explore,’’ Saxon
said.
‘‘And navigating through town
with amap is another bonus skill
for the evening.’’
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Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
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Youth MP advocates for disadvantaged
Rangitata electorate was
represented at the 2025
Youth Parliament by Timaru
student Maevi Fleming. Her
Youth Parliament Press
Gallery reporter Avonside
Girl’s High School student
Andrea McEntyre writes.
At first glance, Maevi Fleming
seems like the kind of student
who never stops. Zclub
president, Eco youth leader,
dancer, swim instructor,
guitarist, singer­songwriter, and
now aYouth MP. She carries
both talent and purpose.
Fleming, 17, is head girl at
Roncalli College in Timaru and
represented Rangitata MP
James Meager, Minister for
Youth at Youth Parliament 2025.
Despite her full schedule,
Fleming proves that creativity
and social activism can coexist.
The source of Fleming’s strong
passion for equity, culture, and
history is deeply personal.
Raised by asingle mother, and
influenced by her politically
active grandparents, politics
have long been aconstant in her
life.
“Growing up seeing how
anyone can be disadvantaged in
society has kind of motivated
me, firsthand, to put myself in
other people's shoes, and put on
that mask of empathy to see what
it's like for people that are worse
off than me. Ireally want to
make the world abetter place for
everyone to be in, specifically
through economical means,”
Fleming says.
Her time with youth
development organisation
Young Marist,which connects
Catholic schools across Aotearoa
New Zealand, included aweek
in Hiruhārama, acommunity
impacted by land confiscation
YOUTH VOICE: RoncalliCollege student Maevi Fleming,
second from right, as Youth Member of Parliament
representing Rangitata electorate with fellow members.
Inset ­Maevi Fleming with MP James Meager.
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and colonisation.
“It was really interesting to
put myself in another person’s
shoes and see how government
legislation impacts daily life.”
In her own community,she has
observed that beneath the
surface pride and support,
there’s another story. One of
cultural disconnection.
“Timarudefinitely needs
more culture in it,” Fleming
says.
Hearing local rangatahi
(young people) describe the
Māori language as “almost
dead”, has only made her desire
to advocate even stronger.
“They think there’s no point in
learning it becauseit’s such a
minority,” she says. “I don’t
agree with that, but it shows how
far we still have to go.”
Growing up in Timaru, she
says, “we don’t have that bigger
Māori aspect like some
communities in the North Island
or cities like
Christchurch or
Auckland. When
cultural visibility is low,
misconception has the
opportunity to grow.”
Fleming suggests that she has
seen the same thing in many
rural towns, especially across
the South Island, where the
cultural infrastructure simply
isn’t there. For rangatahi Māori
growing up in these
communities, connection to
culture often has to be sought,
not lived.
“I’ve always had quite akeen
interest in te reo Māori, even as
achild. Ijust always felta
connection to the culture, and I
think that’s the most important
thing. Ibelieve learning te reo
Māori can help create abetter
society foreveryone.”
As aYouth MP, Fleming has
been gathering opinions from
across South Canterbury, even
when what she hears is
uncomfortable. From young
people whofeel disconnected
from their culture to alack of
visible Māori representation in
local schools and systems, the
kōrero has been clear:
something needs to change.
Though she’s grateful for the
close­knit support of her
hometown, Fleming knows that
connection alone isn’t enough.
She wants to shift the narrative,
helping her community to not
just value te reo Māori, but
embrace it.
“I want to create amore equal,
equitablesociety to be in. And I
think I've definitely experienced
that kind of firsthand. Iwould
just really love to be afigure in
society that could make awave
of change.”
For Fleming, it all comes back
to education.
Through Youth Parliament,
she’s called for stronger te reo
and Māori history education in
schools, better civic engagement
among Māori youth, and amore
honest reckoning with the
ongoing impacts of colonisation;
especiallyinplaces where these
conversations rarely happen.
“Education is where it starts,”
she says. “If people understood
the history, what actually
happened to Māori and how it
stillaffects lives today, they’d
stop seeing te reo Māori as
optional. They’d see it as
essential.”
“It’s about building asociety
where everyone feels seen and
heard,” she says, and she’s only
just getting started.
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10 Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
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TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Volunteering with Kai for Kids has enabled
teachers and staff of Ashburton
Kindergarten to give back to the charitable
trust helping theirpupils.
Ashburton Kindergarten general
manager Kalena Hirst said up to six staff
had been helping with food preparation in
the commercial kitchen at Ashburton
Racecourse since last term.
They attended once afortnight for up to
two hours,and tasks varied depending on
need.
But they had cut up vegetables for soup
and made scones, muffins, cheese rolls and
pikelets.
Hirst said Kai for Kids Charitable Trust
provided full meals at two of its five
kindergartens in Ashburton, top up food
and some lunches at two others.
More than14,360 meals were received by
tamariki within the kindergarten network
last year.
She said offering food was one of the
many benefits at its kindergartenswhich
were for children aged two to six.
‘‘We provide free,high­quality early
learning so every child can attend and
thrive,’’ Hirst said.
‘‘One of the ways we remove barriers and
ensure all children can received ahigh
quality learning experience is to provide
kai at most of our kindergartens. Kai for
Kids provides this for us.
‘‘We continue to see strong benefits for
tamariki and whanau.’’
Benefits included kids having balanced,
nutritious food that gave them steady
energy throughout the day.
It also reduced areliance on highly
processed foods, she said.
‘‘Teachers observe calmer play,stronger
SKILL: Kai for Kids board memberJaz McCully, centre,
teaches Ashburton Kindergarten staff Kalena Hirst, left, and
Jacqui Livesey the art of making cheese rolls. Inset­
Ashburton Kindergarten volunteer AlexBoorer cooking bulk
pikelets on the hot plates.
PHOTOS TONI WILLIAMS
engagement and improved behaviour ­
conditions that support learning,’’ Hirst
said.
Kai for Kids board member Jaz McCully
was on hand to guide the volunteers making
bulk cheese rolls and pikelets.
She had the art down pat, having learned
from the best, she said.
Across the district, Kai for Kids fed 900
children aday were at avariety ofschools.
She said volunteers from community
groups and organisations such as
Ashburton
Kindergarten
were much
appreciated.
‘‘We are very grateful,’’ shesaid.
Kai forKids provides morning teas and
lunches for schools and kindies in the
district. It is Ashburton­based and provides
for all allergies and cultural groups within
our community of learners. Each term a
new menu is set and all meals are made
from scratch using fresh produce.
IN BRIEF
LEGIONELLOSIS
One case of Legionellosis has been
notified from the Ashburton District, for
the week ending October 31, Te
Whatu Ora weekly notifiable disease
data shows. It was the only
Legionellosis case notified from
throughout Canterbury and the West
Coast for the week. Legionellosis is a
chest infection caused by Legionella
bacteria, caught from breathing in
water droplets from sources such as
soil, compost, potting mix, or spa
pools and water systems. For the last
three years, there has been more than
180 cases each year nationwide. Most
cases occur in spring and summer
when people are gardening.
MOVIE NIGHT
Afundraising movie night raised $400,
pleasing its organiser. Ashburton
writer and director Josh Holland, a
student at Ashburton Christian
School, said audience members
seemed to enjoy his original
productions of Hotel of Tyranny and
Tombstone, when they had their
debut screening at New Life Church
on October 22. ‘‘Everyone laughed
along at different scenes in the
movie,’’ he said. About 65 people had
attended. About $500 was raised, to
go towards Ashburton charities,
foodbanks and Ronald McDonald
House.
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Ashburton College Newsletter
Deputy Principal Message
Farewell to OurGraduating
Class of 2025
It seems like only yesterday that
our Year 13 students started as
Year 9students.
Now, we bid a fond farewell as
they begin their next chapter of
life. Their fiveyears here have been
filled with laughter, friendships,
achievements, challenges, and
various school activities.
They’ve grownimmensely as people, contributingtoour vibrant
school and leaving their mark. Their resilience, especially
throughrecentunique challenges, hasbeentrulyinspiring.
As they venture into 2026 and beyond, Ioffer this advice
(adaptedfromontariotechu.ca) as guiding principles:
• Patience: Lifeisajourneyoflearning and growth.
• Punctuality and Responsibility: Be on time, complete tasks
promptly.
• Seek Guidance: Adults arevaluableresources.
• Embrace New Experiences: ‘Just go for it’; discovery lies
outside your comfort zone.
• Savour the Moment: Time flies; prioritise ahealthy work-life
balance.
• Get Involved: Build friendships, enrich your journey.
• Persistence Pays Off: Go hard, pursue your goals.
• Avoid Procrastination: Tackletasks,manage timeeffectively.
• BeCourageous: Overcome fear,takeone step at atime.
• Prioritise Well-being: Mental and Physical Health are
paramount.
• Open Heart, Open Mind: Approach new journeys with
enthusiasm.
• Unleash Your Potential: Be brave, be bold; you’re capableof
greatthings.
• Step Outside Your Comfort Zone: Growth happens in
discomfort.
• Authenticity Matters: Stay true to yourself; your
individualityisyourstrength.
Aspecial mention goes to our 2025 Prefects fortheir outstanding
job, representing Ashburton College with Pride, Quality, and
Respect. Their dedication andleadership have been exemplary.
To the entiregraduating class, we wishyou all the very best for
your future endeavours. May your paths be filled with success,
joy, and continued learning.Remember the lessons learnedand
the friendships forged here atAshburton College, and carry
them with youalways. Youare,and alwayswill be,apartofour
AshburtonCollege.
AbbeyBruce
AssistantPrincipal Senior School
Farewell to Long-Serving Staff Member
Jane Sargent
Aftereighteen years of dedicatedservice, we farewell avalued member
of our College’s Learning Support team. Jane began at College in
October 2007 as arelieving Learning Support Assistant becoming,
in 2008, apermanent staff member in what was then known asthe
StudentLearning SupportUnit. In 2019 Jane transferredtosupporting
students in mainstreamclassrooms.
Jane has broughtprofessionalism, reliability, and warmth to everything she’s
done. Always punctual andquietlyefficient, she balanced hercalm presence
with acheekysense of humour that brightenedstaffand students’days.
Hernatural abilitytoconnectwith students,particularlyinmaths,made her
an invaluable support inthe classroom. Jane had areal gift for explaining
trickyconcepts in newwaysthatsparked understandingfor,and engagement
from, students.
Over theyears,she hasbuilt life-longfriendships with colleagues whowillmiss
her greatlyduring theschoolday.
As she heads into awell-earned retirement, we wish her every happiness and
thank herfor the support, laughter, and dedication she hasshown.
Staff vStudentand House Prefects ChessMatch –Ninth ConsecutiveVictory to the Staff!
In line with end-of-year festivities and traditions, taking place onthe Chessboard onFriday
17October,this annual eventwas again heldaccording to the movesofanhistorical set game of
Chess,with the actual game drawnout of a‘hat’betweenHead PrefectJakeParsons,DeputyHead
PrefectSophia Aguila and Jason Vannini, under strictsupervision we areassured.
StudentPrefect members playinBlack,while staffare in White.
The shifting and removal ofchess players, however, varies from the more sedate movement ofChess
pieces,and is aided by copious amountsofwater,asplayers are‘removed’from the game.
We areassured thatthis annual end-of-year eventstartedinthe earlyCollegedaysasavery formal affair,
with players wearing ‘boards’depicting their positions. Atsome stage it morphed into the event itis
today, always alot of fun, and providing wonderful opportunities for students todouse staff and vice
versa. It can be challenging to distinguish betweenstaffand studentswhen it comes to enthusiasm and
water skills.
Leaving Staff Member
As is also traditional, the staff moves are made by astaff member who isleaving College at the end of
thisyear,with teacher Daniel Edwards accorded the honourthisyear.
Provingthisisavery difficultgame to remain dryin.
Teacher and Chess aficionado Tom Kitchen oversaw the moves, while Teacher/Dean Jason Vannini
provided his customarily humorous running commentary, commanding playermoves according to the
actual game.
(Left to right): College Chess
Champion Ben Ciron,
TomKitchen, and
Daniel Edwards, retiring staff
member.
The twoteams combined forthe post-matchrecordofthe2025 chess match(aka‘dousing’).

COMING EVENTS
AwardCeremonies and Events
This time of year,aside from pending exams forsenior students,
holds many celebrations. Inthis and our next newsletter we
will cover some of those events not yet reported on, or in The
Courier’s pages. The successes of so many of our students
continue to impress and are indicative ofhard work across the
range of Academic,Cultural and Sports achievements.
2025 AshburtonCollege Cultural and Sports BluesAwards
This important whole-College occasion was held on the
ChessboardonWednesday15October at which TātārikiPrefect
Lucius Hunt opened and closed the assembly with karakia;
the Head Prefects presented their valedictory speeches; the
ten shortlisted Head Prefect candidates for 2026 gave their
electioneering speeches; AshColl’s 2025 Sporting and Cultural
Blueswereawarded; the Senior students versus Junior students
Sports Trophy (won bythe Senior students, 3-2, table tennis,
badminton, netball, hula hooping and volleyball); Staff versus
Senior Students’Trophy(wonbythe staff, 2-1, claiming victory
in table tennis and dodge ball); and the hotly-contested House
Trophy Winning House was announced, asreported onin our
previous newsletter.
Sixty-seven students were recognised with a College Blues
Awardatthis assembly,across seventeencategories.
(Pictured below): A section of one group of Blues Sports
awardees.
Year 9 AshColl Awards Assembly: Auditorium, Wednesday10December2025, 11:30am.
Year 10 AshCollAwardsAssembly: Auditorium, Wednesday10December2025, 2:00pm.
Year 9Prize-giving, AshburtonEvent Centre:Thursday11December2025, 5:30pm.
Year 10 Prize-giving, AshburtonEvent Centre:Thursday11December2025, 7:00pm.
Newsletter 17– 06 November,2025
In acknowledgingstudents’successes we recognisethe very impressiveaccomplishments of our students,and contributionsofall,
within andoutside of theCollege,for their time and effortgiven to so many College teams andstudentsthrough culturaland sports
activities.
These contributions to the successes of College individuals,teams and cultural groupsare greatly appreciated, providingsignificant
opportunities forstudents.
Athletics
Kalym Chalmers, MalaikaDunlea, Josh Eketone,Ashlee Estreich.
Basketball
Jorja Abernethy, Liam Elliott, KamalLarry,Yasmin Larry, Lucy Pearce, Jack Spicer.
Cricket
Chloe Graham, Toby Grant, QuinnMcDowell.
Cycling
CaseyBrake.
Drama
CharlotteBell,MaddisonDavidson, Chloe Graham, Kezi Harris, Anna McFarlane,Zoe Nicholls,Maddie Page,
LukeRhodes,Callum Tait, NevaehTaraunu, Hal Twiname,Isabel Wang,Gemma Vander Vliet.
Equestrian
Chloe Foster,Olivia McFarlane.
Golf
Mitchell Lye.
Hockey
Caleb Armstrong,Josh Cannan, TomEllis.
Kapa Haka
Kingston Culshaw, Isaiah Cuthers,J-R Gleave,RicJaleHeke, Rongomai Heke, Kamal Larry, Shila Savage,
Tuaine Strickland,Darrell-JayTupaea.
Music
Chloe Graham,Molly Harrison, HalTwiname,Makeleta Ula, Isabel Wang.
Netball
MegLill,AmeliaMitchell,Makeleta Ula.
Pasifika PerformingArts Taniela Palavi, Lusi Tagicakibau,JJTupa, Makeleta Ula.
Rugby
Josh Eketone,Suliasi Hala’ufia,Taniela Palavi, Siosiana Taufa,Poe-JosephTaumaoe.
Senior StudentLibrarian -3+years’service TemperanceAdamson, BellaDawson, Maddie Page.
SmallboreRifleShooting Luke Rhodes.
Technical Theatre Rebekah Clarke.
Tennis
Riley Breen, Ashton Cromie,Jake Parsons.
College Students First Cohort Nationally to Achieve NewZealandCertificateinFoundation Skills (Level 2)
AshburtonCollege CelebratesStudentResilienceat
Foundation Skills Prize-giving
Ashburton College recently held its annual Foundation Prizegiving,
branded ‘Te Ara Tupu’ (The Growing Path), marking a
significant milestone in New Zealand education by celebrating
the first cohort ofsecondary school students in the country
to achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills
(Level 2) using anew SuiteofSkills standards.
Liz Carrick, College Head of Department Foundation Studies, said
thatthe ceremonywas held on Friday24October, with an opening
welcome and karakia led by Michelle Brett from Hakatere Marae.
She said that this was not just an awards event, but apowerful
celebration of resilience and perseverance, highlighting the
transformativepower of Foundation Education.
Threekey milestones for the College andfor Foundation Education
were featured:
Kowhai Bird
receiving his
Mana Tane
Awardfrom
Michelle Brett of
HakatereMarae.
Asection of the Cultural Blues Awardees (buffcertificates), with the addition of some Sports Blues
recipients (whitecertificates).
CelebratingGroundbreaking Achievement
Acore focus of the ceremony was the Year 12 Foundation Class.
Ashburton College officially graduated the very first group of
secondary school students nationwide to achieve this version of
the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2)using
newly developed skills standards. The awards for this significant
achievementwerepresentedbyPrincipal Simon Coleman.
100% Success
TheCollege also celebrated 100% success forits Year 11 Foundation
Class,with everystudentsuccessfully achieving theNZCertificatein
Foundation Skills (Level 1).
Special Recognition and StudentJourneys
Theimportanceofthe College’ssupportsystemwas acknowledged
with a presentation to the Learning Support Assistants, whose
help was described as ‘invaluable’. The Special Awards were also
presented byMichelle Brett, recognising students who embodied
key Māorileadership attributes, including ManaWāhine -Jah Hanara,
Mana Tane -Kowhai Bird, andTinoRangatiratanga -Jakayla Williams.
The event concluded with an emotional farewell to the‘OG’s’-the
original group of Year 13 students whowerethe first in New Zealand
to receivethe Level1certificate, in 2023.
Graduatessharedpowerful testimonies: ChloeEarnshaw stated the
programme ‘absolutely changed and shaped my life’leading her to
achieveNCEA Level3and aplaceinpre-health studies. Brilee Hurst
also spoke of her journey and will be entering training for Early
Childhood Education in 2026.
Collective thanks was given to the teaching staff and whānau
who placed their trust inthe programme, while the message to
all students was clear:‘Youare amazing, you are awesome, and we
believeinevery singleone of you’.
Theceremonyclosed with afinalkarakia from Tātāriki studentleader
Lucius Hunt, followedbyashared kai.
Jakayla Williams
walkingonto
thestage to
receiveher Tino
Rangatiratanga
Award.
Brilee Hurst (left) and Chloe Earnshaw (right) talking of
their journeythrough the Foundation Skills Programme.

COUNCIL BRIEF
2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton,New Zealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 307 7700 | Website ashburtondc.govt.nz
Thursday,6November 2025 | ISSUE 254
Christmas is almost uponus
Brush off your Bublé, the Christmas
season is almost herewith Light Up
the Night returning on Saturday 29
November.
Mayor Liz McMillan said the event drew a
hugecrowd lastyearand she’s excited to
celebrate with the communityonceagain
in BaringSquareEast.
“It’salways fantastic to see so many happy
faces, enjoying the entertainmentand
staying forthe countdown to thelighting of
the tree.”
While Santaisalways ahit,the real star of
theshowisthe town’s six-metreChristmas
tree, glittering witharound 1,200 gold and
silver baubles. Assemblingthe tree isabig
job forthe EA Networks elves, requiring a
full dayonthe cherry picker.
“Thistreehas serveduswell formany years
now,and it’ll be looking better than ever
this Christmas,”says Mayor Liz. “We’ve
refreshed some of the older baublesand
branches, so it will reallyshine.”
Thisyear’sLight Up the Nightpromises to
befun forthe whole family.Santaand his
elves will be mingling with thecrowd for
photos, and there’ll be free face-paintingfor
thekids. Visitorsare encouraged to dress
festively and capturethe magic with free
snaps at the iHeart Radio photobooth.
Contractors aregetting ready to install a
trial pile on Chalmers Avenue,nearthe
Ashburton River,aspart of early works for
the second Ashburton Bridge.
A100-tonne crane has arrived on site
andwill be driving alarge steel pipeintothe
ground -this work is nowprogrammed to
happen from Monday 10 November.
Over the past week,crews haveset up the
Deputy MayorRichard Wilson
Nowthe hardwork begins
Democracyhas spoken.
Nowitistime foryour council to make
decisions forthe betterment of allthe
residentsofthe Ashburton district. All
the campaign promises made nowhit
the reality of different opinions, budget
constraints, and regulations.
We need to keep maintaining our
roading network,makesureour
drinking water, wastewaterand storm
waterare governed competently within
the standalone business unit you, as
ratepayers,wanted.
All ourdistrictdomains and gardens
must be looked after,and other
public buildings and facilities must be
maintained properly.
Join us at Light up theNightonSaturday 29 November,tokickoffthe festiveseason.
Onstage,alineup of local talent will offer
anevening full of music, danceand laughs.
Therewill be plenty of tastyfood on offer as
well, with afood court andCafé199 in the
librarystaying open late.
MayorLiz says thatthe eveningwill
culminate with the lightingofthe tree at
around 9.15pm.
“Hokonui will once again be running a
Bridgetrialpile plannedfor next week
siteand removedseveral trees; thewood
has beendonatedtothe AshburtonScout
group.
Design work is also progressing andteams
will be involvedindoingmoreground
sampling near the riverand checking which
trees may needtoberemoved.
Surveying and LiDAR (Light Detection and
Ranging)mapping will also be happening,
On topofthisweare building anew
road to connectthe long-awaitednew
bridge.
Inthe next fewmonths, we as
councillorswill havetobalance these
competingwants with thefiniterate
income we collect. It will notbeeasy.
On apositivenote, the AshburtonA&P
showwas great.Asanattendeefor
over50years,Ialways enjoy meeting
friends andviewing all traditional
farming competitions, shearing, dog
trialling, showjumping, dressage, stock
competitions, andafew newones. Iam
notsuretherewill be any chilli on the
menus forseveral of thechilli-eating
competitorsfor awhile.
competitiontofindsomeone to join me on
stagetopush the button which will light up
thetree.
“This is awonderful chancetocelebrate
Christmas as acommunity,sobring your
picnic blanketand makeanevening of it.”
The event is proudly supportedbythe
Ashburton Courierand Hokonui.Find out
moreatlightupthenight.co.nz
to helpconfirmkey aspects of the project.
This work sometimes involvesusing
drones.
The second Ashburton Bridgeisajoint
projectbyNZTransport AgencyWaka
Kotahi and Ashburton DistrictCouncil.
Keep up to date withconstruction
progress by signingupfor email updatesat
nzta.govt.nz/2AB
It was
great
to smell
andtaste the
flavoursfromthe
traditional umu or food oven.
The show is abarometerofthe health
of our district. Strong businesses lead
to good employment andahealthy
vibrant community.
My weekend wascapped off with the
entertainingRockzilla showput on
by Variety Theatre Ashburtonatthe
AshburtonEventsCentre. So much
talent on display.
Whatagreat districtwelivein.
AND
BOYA ENTRIES
The entryperiodfor the ANZ
Business of the Year Awards has
been extended to Friday 14
November.Organisers haveadded
the extratime to accommodate
those entires still in the pipeline,
and to encourageacouple morein
the exportcategory.Thereare 14
categories,with the mostpopular
so farthe retail and hospitality,
andemerging business categories.
Category winnersand asupreme
winner will be announcedatagala
dinner on 20 February2026 at the
AshburtonAviationMuseum’s huge
superhangar.
DIGI COACHESBACK
Need help with your phone,tablet,
laptop,orother digitaldevices?Our
friendly DigiCoaches at the library
areheretoassist! Whether it's
setting up an app, troubleshooting
atech issue, or learning something
new, come in and sit down with
them. Available Friday,Saturday,
Sunday and Monday,1pm-3pm at
the library. Outside of these times
youare welcometodropinwith
your deviceand librarystaffwilldo
whattheycan to assistyou.
GARDENING HOUR
Connecting MidCanterburyand
the AshburtonLibraryare hosting
another gardening conversation
hour in the AshburtonLakes Room
at the libraryonWednesday 19
November, at 1.30pm. These
chats areheld on the first and third
Wednesday of each month. Come
along and share tips, askquestions
and talk plantsand produce.
Suitable fornovicegardenersand
experts!
GULL CONTROL
Environment Canterburywill be
undertaking acontrol operation
on black-backed gulls in the lower
AshburtonRiver in late November.
The gulls cause nuisanceinlarge
numbers, particularly forother
protectedbirdspecies attempting to
nestand breed.Theyare controlled
using atargetedmethod of feeding
breadlaced with Alphachloralose
poison.The control area is in
the riverbed, from CroysRoad
downstreamtojustwestofthe
Hakatere Huts.
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Parking trial to test platetech
Council will begin trialling
an AutomatedNumber Plate
Recognition (ANPR) system next
week to find out if the technology
could be used forparking
complianceinAshburton.
The first phase of the trial will begin on 10
November and continue until Christmas.
People canexpecttosee aCouncil-marked
vehicle fittedwith acamerapatrolling on
Burnett,Cass, Tancred and EastStreets.
Group Manager of Complianceand
Development Ian Hyde said that the first
phase of the trial wasabout comparing
data collectedbythe ANPR systemand
Council’straffic wardens.
“Our traffic wardens will still be issuing
tickets forover-staying in parks during
thefirst phase but alivetrial with tickets
generatedbythe newtechnologyis
planned fornextyear.”
Mr Hyde said the vehicle would be driven
around the block up to severaltimes a
Methven
board'sfirst
meeting
Thenew Methven Community Board
metfor the first time this week,and
talked about pedestrian crossings and
livestreaming futuremeetings.
The boardelectedMegan Fitzgerald as
itschair,and Richie Owen as deputy
chair.Bothhavepreviously servedonthe
community board.
Boardmemberstalked about arequest
from the newretirementhome Methven
Central forasafecrossing point for
pedestrians on Methven ChertseyRoad,
and ameeting with Council'sroadingstaff
is planned.
Membersalso considered areport to
havetheir meetings recorded andaudio
available to the public. Theyasked for
the cost of livestreaming meetings to be
investigatedand will considerthe report
againatafuturemeeting.
Boardchair Meganthanked outgoing
membersKelvin Holmes and Alan Lock,
and said the newboard waslooking
forwardtocarrying on the work thathad
been setinmotion and excitedtoadd its
ownprojects.
Wateryour lawn in
the early hoursofthe
morning or late evening
to reducewaterlossvia
evaporation
day,witheachtripreplicatedbyatraffic
warden on foot.
“We’ll be comparingthe data from the
cameraand the wardens, as each parking
spacehas to be defined by itstime limit,or
if it is amobility park.
"In the second part of the trial next year,
we’ll look at howthe systemgenerates
tickets and howtheyare senttovehicle
owners,becausecurrently most people
One of the eight ornamental
windmill palms in Baring Square
Eastwas replaced this week,with
arborists notneeding to look toofar
for anew tree.
The palm thatwas removedhad failed
tothrivesinceitwas relocatedduring
therenovation of the squarein2023.
Trachycarpus Fortunei (also known as the
Chinesewindmillpalm) havebeen feature
of Baring SquareEastfor the past 100
years.
Community andOpen Spaces Group
Manager Toni Durham said staffhad been
getaninfringement noticeontheir
windscreen.
“Weunderstandthatsome peoplemight
also haveconcernsaboutprivacy, and
we want to reassurethe community that
the cameras automatically blur faces. The
system is designed to focus on avehicle’s
number plate,make, model and colour.”
Informationcollected, along with the
vehicle’s GPSlocation,willbesecurely
recorded and stored in acloud-based
systemthatintegrateswithCouncil’s
existingparking data.
Access to this datawill be restrictedto
authorised Council staff andused solely
forthe purposes of the trial.
The wider trial will alsolook at identifying
vehicles with expired Warrants of Fitness
or registrations, in linewith Council’s
existing enforcementresponsibilities.
Followingthe full trial, areportonhow and
whether to proceed withimplementing
thetechnologywill be presentedto
electedmembersfor consideration.
Palmtreeswitchedout
on the lookout forareplacement palm,
and alocal arboristhad sourcedone from
aresidential garden in Ashburton.
“Wewereabletotakeout the dead palm
and relocate the newone, whichhad been
destined forremoval, all in one operation.
“The cost falls to the contractorwho
renovatedthe plantings in 2023 as the
palm has afive-year maintenance period.”
Thereare twowindmill palms in each
of the square’sfour quadrants, and the
squareishome to aselectionofnative
grasses andshrubs, andtrees likeCherry
blossoms and London plane trees.
VISITINGOURDISTRICT?
Here'show we roll when it comes to
recycling:
• Clean glass bottles in the green crate
• Clean hardplastics 1, 2and 5(no
lids), and cleancardboard,paper
and tins in the yellowbin
• Food wasteand
all other rubbish
in the
redbin
ROADINGNOTICES
TrevorsRoad –Closed between Ealing
MontaltoRoadand Withells Road from
15 Octoberto14November whileHEB
carries out road maintenanceonbehalf
of Council. Access forresident remains.
Burnett Street -Closed between Winter
Street and GriggStreet10-12 November
while Greg Donaldson Contracting
installs waterand wastewater pipes as
part of anew resident development.
ChalmersAvenue -closed in places
between Dobson Street and Robilliard
Park until 28 November while newwater
pipes areinstalled.
Pole Road -Closed between SH77 and
Springfield Road East, until Monday 10
November forroadmaintenance.
LilleyPlace and Macphail Place -Closed
from Monday 27 October to Friday 14
November while newwaterpipesare
installed.
Thompsons Track –Closed between
WinchmoreLauristonRoadand Pole
Road, and Braemar LauristonRoadat
ThompsonsTrack intersectionfrom3
November to 19 December,soFulton
Hogan candoheavy road maintenance
on behalf of Council. Detoursinplace.
Resident access remains.
Saunders Road –Closed between
PagesRoadand Galbraith Street from
10 November to 24 November while
newwastewaterpipesare installed
by Tru-Line Civil on behalfofcouncil.
Resident access remains. Stage2of this
work involves the closureofSaunders
Road from Creek Road to Galbraith Street
intersection, from 25 November to 12
December.
Full detailsoflocal road closuresare on
ourwebsite, ashburtondc.govt.nz
TRIENNIALMEETINGS FOR
RESERVE&HALLBOARDS
The newterm of Council also signals
anew three-yearterm forthe
volunteerswho sit on the district'shall
boards,reserve boards and domain
boards.
Over the next couple of months,boards
will be advertising their triennial
meetingsand looking fornew members.
• 11November - Mt Somers Reserve
Board -7pm, Mt SomersMemorial Hall
supper room
• 11November - Lagmhor Westerfield
Memorial Hall -7pm, at the hall
• 18November - Pendarves Reserve
Board -7.30pm, PendarvesFire
Station
• 20November - Hinds ReserveBoard -
7.30, Hinds FireStation meeting room
• 24November - Tinwald Reserve
Board -7pm, Tinwald Memorial Hall
meeting room
• 27November - Mayfield Reserve
Board -7pm, Mayfield Memorial Hall
supper room
• 1December - Rakaia ReserveBoard -
7pm, at the Rakaia Recreation Centre
• 2December - Methven ReserveBoard
-7.30pm, Methven United clubrooms
COUNCIL OFFICE
2Baring SquareEast
Mon, Tue, Wed &Fri 8.30am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
ASHBURTONLIBRARY
2BaringSquareEast, Ashburton 7700
Mon&Fri 8.30am-6pm, Tue-Thu 8.30am-8pm
Sat&Sun 10am-4pm
EA NETWORKSCENTRE
20 River Terrace
Mon-Fri 5.45am-9pm (pools 8pmMon &Tue, 7pm Wed-Fri;
gym8pm).Sat &Sun 7am-7pm(pools 6pm, gym6pm)
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10am-4pm daily(late night Wed)
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20 Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
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Learningcurve at agri­event
James Sauer of Mount Hutt College won
the senior boys Gumboot Throwing
Championship with athrow of 30matthe
Clash of the Colleges at the Ashburton
A&P Show on Friday. While Craighead
Diocesan, Darfield High School, and
Christchurch Boys' High School each won
the age group events.
Clash manager Daniel O'Regan said, in
astatement, it was afantastic day with
students testing their practical skills and
industry knowledge while having fun and
networking with industry professionals
and their peers from across Canterbury
and North Otago.
He said in total 164 students from11
high schools were involved in the event,
backed by Danone, The Community Trust
of Mid and South Canterbury, and Ford.
Established by the New Zealand Rural
Games Trust, the event motivates,
supports, and empowers young people to
pursue careers in the food and fibre
sector by taking part in an Amazing Racestyle
competition.
Modules included ATV safety, wheel
changing, irrigation setup, break fencing,
first response, animal health, wool ID and
handpiece skills, seeds feeds and seeds
ID, forestry module and riparian planting.
O’Regan said the energy was burned off
with traditional rural sports like gumboot
throwing and sulky race and hobby horse
race.
Full results: Intermediate –presented
by Association Minister of Agriculture
Hon. Andrew Hoggard: 1st ­Craighead
Diocesan: Georgia Buckley, Ida Lindsay,
Ayla Pow and Bethany Marshall with 137 –
this team also won the Team Spirit Award;
2nd ­Beaconsfield: Doug Almafitano,
Willie Croft, Riley Clark and Nick
Wakelin with 136.5; 3rd ­Waimate High
School: Mitchell Bryant, Laochailan Dagg,
FULL POWER: Energy was burned off with
traditional rural sports like gumboot
throwing, sulky race and hobbyhorse
race.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Taiga Mahu, Lucas Coombs, with 134.
Junior –presented by the Minister of the
South Island, James Meager: 1st ­
Christchurch Boys High School: Will
Vogan, Gus Hoggard, Alex Cosgriffand
Jack Sanders with 154; 2nd ­Christchurch
Boys'High School: Loki Ward­Martin,
Thayer Steele, George Whillans and Ollie
Cloustonwith 148.5; 3rd ­Timaru Boys'
High School: Edward White, Ben Murray,
Hunter Illingworth, George Neal, with
146.
Seniorspresented by Ashburton district
mayor Liz McMillan: 1st ­Darfield High
School: Lucas Meyer, Dustin Rowlands,
Jack Molloyand Josh Ruer with 151; 2nd ­
Mt Hutt College: Ryan McSweeny,Jim
Saucer, Emma Kinzett, Charlie King with
155.25; 3rd ­Rangi Ruru: Brooke Cooper,
Alexa Crosby, Laura Kelso, Emily Leech,
with 160.
Gumboot Throwing Championship –
presented by Ashburton A&P Show
president Ben Stock and Ashburton
district mayor Liz McMillan: Intermediate
girl: Bethany Marshall from Craighead
Diocesan at 19m, boy: Lucas Coombs from
Waimate High School at 20m; Junior girl:
Sammy Hill from Waimate High School at
18m; boy: Jonty Charles from Waimate
High School at 25m; Senior girl: Zoe
Slater from Craighead Diocesan at 18m,
boy: James Sauer from Mt Hutt College at
30m.
IN BRIEF
CENTRE CLOSURE
Longbeach Playcentre is set to
close at the end of the year. It
follows adecision by the Longbeach
School board of trustees not to
renew the playcentre’s lease. The
playcentre has been in abuilding on
the school grounds for the past 20
years.
But this year the board opted not
to renew its lease, citing agrowing
school roll and increased pressure
on existing spaces.
Aspokesperson for Playcentre
Aotearoa confirmed the centre
would close on December 17.
‘‘Both Ashburton Playcentre and
Hinds Playcentre remain open and
welcome new families, offering
three visits prior to enrolment.’’
‘‘Families are encouraged to
arrange avisit and experience the
affordable, unique, and child-led
environment on offer for tamariki
from birth to school age.’’
SANTA PARADE
Float entries are sought for the NBS
Ashburton Santa Parade which
takes place along Walnut Ave on
December 6. The float theme is
Unwrap the joy of Christmas,
chosen by last year’s float winners,
Phoenix Preschool.
Parade organiser Carol Johns
said entries, via the NBS Ashburton
Santa Parade Facebook page, were
already trickling in. The best themed
float will win $500. ‘‘Families,
businesses and groups all
welcome,’’ she said, as well as
those without athemed float.
Meanwhile the market day returns
to the Ashburton Domain on the
same day from 10am.
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making demonstrations, explore the
beautiful gardens and so much more!
Mark your calendar and grab
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Ticket locations:
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• RakaiaMobil
• Ashburton: PaperPlus&
• Lushingtons
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• Mayfield: PGG Wrightsons
• Geraldine:Tievoli Trading
• Timaru: TheGardenCentre
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Festive fun and demonstrations
DELLWYN.MOYLAN
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Hospice Mid Canterbury want to help
people to take the stress out of preparing for
Christmas.
They are offering afun day of
demonstrations with aJingle &Mingle event
in Staveley on November 23.
It follows the success of their biennual
homes decorated for Christmas event,
where visitors said how beautiful the
displays were but that they could never
create them.
Member of the organising team, Ang Farr
said anyone can create specialdisplays with
what they have ­they just need to believe in
themselves and give it ago.
Jingle &Mingle is being held in the
beautiful garden setting of The Staveley
Boutique Lodge from 10am to 3pm.
‘‘We want people to come and enjoy aday
out to watch the demonstrations and feel at
ease trying things at home,’’ Farr said.
Fellow member Anne Marie Leech said
the day was about giving people tips and
tricks to make Christmas hosting easy.
The nine demonstrations on offer during
the day are: building aplatterbrimming
with flavour and colour, learning to glaze a
ham, mastering gravlaxing salmon, picking
up tricks and tips for making atree sparkle,
creating show stopping desserts, making
stunning Christmas flower arrangements,
presenting an amazing Christmas table and
learning how to beautifully wrap presents.
Along with the demonstrations there will
be Christmas­themed stalls including
Christmas decorations, relishes and sauces,
handmade cards and cheese boards.
Jo Meehan, owner of Staveley Lodge,
approached hospice offering her house for
the Christmas homes event and it sparked
the idea of holding afun and festive day,
TIPS:Hospice Mid Canterbury fundraising volunteers,
from left, Barbara Redmond, Christine Todd,Anne­Marie
Leech, Kate Murney, Pam Williams, Lynnie Scammell,
Ang Farr are excited to be hosting Jingle &Mingle at The
Staveley Boutique. Inset ­Ang Farr demonstrates
Christmas table settings.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
featuring some of that event’s most
requested demonstrations.
Gates open at 10am and the first
demonstration is at 10.30am.
Tickets cost $65 and include alunch of a
lamb or hamroll, glass of bubbly and apiece
of Christmas cake. Attendees can take their
own picnic blanket and lunch. Also on offer
will be acoffee cart,ice­cream truck and
raffles.
‘‘Tickets are on sale now and are being
snapped up as people buy an early
Christmas present or groups plan their end
of year functions,’’ Leech said.
There are
no gate
sales. Take cash as not all stalls have eftpos.
The venue natural setting means limited
wheelchair access. The day is on wet or fine.
Funds raised will be used to provide the
services offered by Hospice Mid Canterbury
at no cost to clients and their families.
Hospice Mid Canterbury Jingle &
Mingle on November 23 from 10am to 3pm at
The Staveley Boutique Lodge, 12 Burgess
Rd. Tickets$65 available from Kowhai
House, 70 Havelock St,Ashburton.
NEWS
Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
21
Lake
tests
planned
Several controlled areas will be
created at Lake Hood for trials of
treatment options for the
mitigation of cyanobacteria
blooms in the future.
The district council plans to
create acontrolled area in part of
acanal along Huntingdon Ave, to
test five different applications,
and other areas of the lakewill
be used to monitor three
different types of sonic
equipment. The data collection
and monitoring will be led by a
team from Lincoln University.
Group Manager of
Infrastructure Neil McCann said
apre­testinNovember will
provide good information and
assistthe more scientific trial in
February or March, when
cyanobacteria levels typically
rise.
“We’ll be restricting accessto
the pre­testzone once it is
established so people won’t be
able to boat down that canal for
about four weeks.”
He said residents and visitors
to the lake will also see
information signs going up as the
weather warms up. “Theseare
designed to educate lake users
about cyanobacteria, because we
know water quality conditions in
the lake change quickly in the
warmer months.”
Ashburton
County Lions
Toot for
Tucker
17 th November 2025
Please help us replenish
thelocal foodbanks.
Collectionsstart from 6pm, Monday,17 th November
Don’twaitfor thetooting -pleaseleave your non
perishablesatthe gate from 5pm
Property Brokersisproud to support
theAshburton County Lions
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ATROKOWHIRIA
WIKIPEDIA PHOTO DAY
WITH DR. MIKEDICKISON
SUNDAY23NOVEMBER, 10AM-4PM
Wikipedia takes all its photosfromanopenimage
library, WikimediaCommons. If youwant to learn how
to share your photos with the world and have them
seenbymillions, come alongtothis one-day practical
workshop withAshburton’sWikipedianatLarge,
Dr. Mike Dickison.
As well as atutorial in uploading and categorising
photos, we’ll take aphoto walk and practice uploading
ourshots. At the end ofthe workshop we’llreconvene
at Rokowhiria, upload all our photos, and thebestwill
be added toWikipedia.
Tickets are free.
Scan the QR code to register:
WORKSHOP
NATURE DRAWINGWITH GRAPHITE
SUNDAY30NOVEMBER, 11AM-1PM
Learn how tomake abotanical drawing using graphite
powder at this special workshop with KatharineAllard!
First, we willfind inspirationinthe Botanical Art
Worldwide 2025 exhibition,ondisplayatRokowhiria,
AshburtonArt Galleryand Museum.Then, we will use
graphitepowder to makeour ownartwork. With this
technique,westart byerasing our drawing beforeadding
back the detail! Allmaterials areprovided.
Tickets are $20.
Scan the QR code to register:

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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
23
Before the bridge was built
BYALLAN LILL
My book Island Ferry, Mystery
of the Rakaia Gorge,isprinted
tomorrow.
Ihave always had acuriosity
for the Upper Rakaia Ferry, so
during Covid to keep busy I
started my research.
There have been many books
written on Methven and
Windwhistle history, but
nothing between the two
districts, the gorge and the
ferry, its people, stock
movement, activities that made
it work.
Just how did it all fit together
from 1852 to 1882, 30 years
before the iron bridge was
opened?
Ihave recorded through
photos, maps, sketches using
high quality paper and early
newspaper reports events as
they happened.
Researchingearly pastoral
run journals, local museumsas
far as Auckland and the
London Museum for
information, Iinitially ended
up with 48 chapters, too much
for one book.
Island Ferry, Mystery of the
Rakaia Gorge is 19 chapters
packed full of local
information, taming the
Rakaia, pioneer stories that
will fascinate the reader,
covering the first 100 years of
the gorge. It includes the
history of the bridges, Mount
Hutt Run and the dairy factory,
HISTORY: TheRakaia Gorge’s two newbridges c1884, alongside
the previously used ferry, upturned and derelict, and agovernment
ferryman’s hut.
PHOTO ASHBURTON MUSEUM
accommodation houses, Ferry
Inn, World War 2home guard
defence and much more.
What drove me as alocal?
Ididn’t know any of this
history and Iamsure many
people willenjoy this
research.
There is agreat story of
assistant surveyor Charles
Torlesse and Johnny and their
pack donkeys travelling the
exposed windswept tussockcovered
upper plains in 1849.
They were the first
Europeans to travel inland on
both sides of the Rakaia River.
This research project has
been rewarding.
Ibelieve understanding the
past allows us to progress into
the future.
This is as true today as it was
then, people are New
Zealand’s greatest assets.
Island Ferry, Mystery of the
Rakaia Gorge by Allan Lill.
Caxton Print, 263 pages, $70.
Available from Paper Plus
Allan Lill
Ashburton, Mount Hutt
Lodge Rakaia Gorge,
Ruralco Methven (cash
sales). Profits to Methven
Care Trust.
IN BRIEF
PILE WORKS
Due to recent wet weather and the
late arrival of acrane, the start date for
the trial pile work on the second
Ashburton River bridge project will
begin on or around Monday. It will take
about aweek to complete.The work
will involve driving alarge steel pipe
into the ground using acranemounted
hammer. This part of the
process will be noisy at times,
especiallywhen the steel plug is
hammered into place. NZTA will work
to minimise disruption and avoid
starting louder work before 8am.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Richard and Chrissie Wright at Tamar
Farm are hosting another music
festival on farm. Party in the Paddock
is on November 22 from 12pm to
midnight. Money raised will go
towards the Ōpuke Innovation Hut at
Methven, an initiative to teach trades
and skills to youth in the community.
Musicians include Molly Harrison,
Steffany Beck, and band Brad Staley
Trio. BYO food and drinks (no glass),
food vendors also be on site.
Entertainment area for the kids.
Camping available for afee. Tickets
on sale via Tamar Farm Facebook
page.
FESTIVE FUN
Hospice Mid Canterbury Jingle and
Mingle on November 23, from 10am
to 3pm, at Staveley Boutique Lodge at
Staveley. Christmas stalls with festive
goods, coffee and food vendors,
raffles, demonstrations and festive
inspirations. Tickets $65 from
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24 Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
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Wilson named deputymayor
BYJONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
Ashburton District’s deputy
mayor is councillor Richard
Wilson.
Mayor Liz McMillan made the
announcement at the inaugural
council meeting last week,
saying Wilson’s experience in
governance roles and work in
the rural community made him
agreat fit for the role.
“Richard has afarming
background and is well
respected in the rural
community, and we’ll make an
excellent team representing
and advocating for this
district,” McMillan said.
Wilson, asecond term
councillor, said it was an
honour to be deputy mayor.
“Mayor McMillan and I
complement each other well
and we have different interests,
which helps us to understand
and serve our whole community
better,” he said.
“I know as deputy mayor that
Ihave new responsibilities, but
I’m still aiming to keep afew
spots on the tractorroster.”
Wilson said he would continue
to advocate for open debate and
decisions, especially as council
embedded its inhouse water
services business unit.
“We need to make good
governance decisions around
that for the community.”
Wilson has been farming for 35
Mayor Liz McMillan with
deputy Richard Wilson.
PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR
years, after attending Lincoln
University and working for the
Rural Bank.
He has also been chair of the
RDR Management Ltd, which
governs the operation of the
Rangitata Diversion Race
(RDR).
“There have been many
changes in both farming and
water landscapes over the years,
and both are important to Mid
Canterbury.
“Understanding people’s goals
and managing expectations are
skills I’ve learned along the way.
McMillan said Wilson
provided essential balance in
the leadership of council.
“Overall, we have areally good
mixture of experienced and new
councillors, and Ican see the
whole team will have an
important part to play.
“We’re all looking forward to
getting down to business.”
LDR is local body journalism cofunded
by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Fresh inningsfor the domain oval pavilion
BYJONATHAN LEASK
Local democracy reporter
The Ashburton Domain Pavilion
is now the hands of Mid
Canterbury Cricket after a
decade of negotiations.
The pavilion, rebuilt after the
previous structure was destroyed
by arson in 1998, had been owned
by the Ashburton Domain Oval
Pavilion Charitable Trust on land
owned by the Ashburton District
Council
The Trust needed to be
dissolved before ownership of
the building could be transferred
to Mid Canterbury Cricket.
The ownership transfer finally
occurred in September, with the
cricket association purchasing
the building for $1.
Chairperson Jane Fowles said
the pavilion has long served
cricket in Mid Canterbury,
supporting training, matches,
and community events.
She said the association is
committed to preserving and
enhancing the venue to ensure it
continues to support the growth
of cricket across all levels ­from
grassroots to senior
representative teams she said.
“Owning the pavilion secures
our indoor training nets and
gives us the opportunity to
upgrade the facility to better
serve our players, coaches, and
supporters.”
The building had become
dilapidated over the last 10 years
as the council and user groups
didn’twant to invest in repairs to
abuilding they didn’t own.
TheAshburton Domain Oval
Pavilion is in need of some
repairs and maintenance after a
10­year ownership transition.
At right ­The original pavilion in
the domain around 1905.
PHOTOS JONATHAN LEASK/SUPPLIED
To support the necessary
upgrades and maintenance
required, Mid Canterbury
Cricket is launching acommunity
sponsorship campaign, inviting
local businesses and individuals
to contribute financially or
through in­kind support such as
paint, carpet, plumbing, and
electrical services Fowles said.
“We’re excited to work with the
community to make the pavilion
atrue asset for everyone in the
Ashburton Domain.
“This is about more than
cricket. It’s about creating a
space that reflects the values of
the Ashburton cricket
community.”
General manager Mark
Medlicott said they have already
cleaned the gutters and roof to
get it ready for painting.
“When we took over the
building it only had one
functioning toilet out of the four.”
“We have had the plumbers in
and now it’s back to four and the
showers don’t leak.’’
They have aplan for the next
three years, which will involve
seeking grant funding as well as
the community sponsorship
campaign.
“The faster we can get the
lounge and kitchen tidied up, the
easier it is to rent out and
generate some income to help
pay for it all.”
He said they hope to have the
building “looking presentable” in
time for hosting two over 70s
cricket world cup matches at the
end of the summer.
The council had been
facilitating the transfer for a
number of years and business
support group manager Helen
Barnes said reaching a
resolution was “a good outcome
for the building, those who useit,
and for ratepayers”.
“Council has been only a
facilitator in discussions about
its future over the years and it’s
great to see Mid Canterbury
Cricket want to give it anew lease
of life.
The council had previously
had a$300,000 budget ‘for repairs
and maintenance’ on the books,
which was carried over into the
2024­2025 year, but only $20,000
has been carried into 2025/26.
“The council will no longer do
the majority of the work,” Barnes
said.
“We have committed to
undertaking identified work on
the sound shell, and $20,000 was
carried over for this work.”
On the other side of the
Ashburton Domain, the council
took over the Walnut Ave
pavilion in 2024, and had
$150,000 budgeted for repairs
and maintenance.
Barnes said that has included
floor coverings, painting,
carpentry works, roof repairs and
gutter replacement, window
treatments and replacements,
plumbingrepairs, heatingsystem
repair, lightingreplacements,
and an alarm system upgrade.
Domain Pavilion History
The first domain pavilion,
which was more like a
grandstand, opened on February
7, 1907.
It was supposed to be built for
Queen Victoria’s Diamond
Jubilee that occurred 11­years
earlier.
Afire severely damaged the
top floor on September 14, 1946,
but the brick ground floor portion
was repaired and reroofed to be
used as asingle storey complex
by sports clubs, mainly cricket.
The buildingwas destroyed by
arsonists on July 17, 1998.
Anew pavilion was built on the
opposite side of the oval,
incorporating clubrooms, indoor
cricket wicket, sound stage, and
storage.
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However wechose to celebrate on31October, Geraldine had plenty on offer.
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SO FAR SOGOOD Purple cast upgrade
makinglifeatmydesk alittle easier this
week.Sadly,amalsoable to do dishes now.
As October drew to aclose, All Hallow’s
Eve saw locals celebrate the season in
many ways, with children of all ages
in costumes bringing laughterand colour
to Geraldine streets. (Kudostothe brave
souls who chose to visit the Crispy Chicken
on Friday night!) In this edition, we print
questions and reflections onfaith and
light which remind us of the deeper
connections underpinning our shared
celebrations (see Letters to the Editor,
page 9).
Page and Prose Booksellershas turned
over anew page under owner Renee
Rowland (this page). The recentlyrefreshed
spaceinvites readers of allages to explore,
discover, and sharestories. With Belinda
Roberts in asupporting role, Renee is
looking forward togetting to know
Geraldine locals.
Geraldine Kindergarten’s board of
trustees and teachersrecently, attended
Wall Walk workshops with Dr Simone
Bull to deepen their understanding of
New Zealand history through aMāori
lens (page 3).
Looking ahead,aspecialexhibition at
Roger Mahan’s Heritage Centre at the
Harcourts Geraldine Festival promises to
bring engines of the past roaring backto
life, showcasing vintage machinery and
celebrating the town’s heritage (page 4).
Localschools arealso inspiring curiosity
in creative ways: the result ofathreeyear-long
project, Woodbury School’s
Roundy Patricktractor has found anew
lifethere, while MadisonCoulter’sfarmlifelearning
posters help children connect
with literacy and local history.
Speaking of festivities and fun, it’s just
49 days til Christmas! xox FI
BelindaRoberts and Renee Rowland with three-year-old Bertie. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson
New chapter begins at Page and Prose Booksellers
The Page and Prose Booksellers Geraldine is
“a very special and amazing bookshop. The
focus for the first 100 days will beongetting
toknow thecommunity andthe town,aspecial
and important part ofthe business,” says
incoming ownerRenee Rowland.
Co-founder ofthe business in 2020 with
husband Joe, Belinda Roberts says aunique
bookshop environment hasflourishedthanks
to thePageand Prosekaupapa andcommunity.
“There areliteraryevents, book clubs, bookbinding
classes, booklaunches, andastrong emphasis
on poetry …and on rural New Zealand and
bookscelebrating Te ao Maori.”
“Peoplesay,despite beingasmallbookshop,
we carryahuge range; it’s well curated”,says
Belinda. Love of books has driven Page and
Proseasmuchasretailing has, shesays. “There’s
awelcoming atmosphere.Peoplesay they get
pulledin, andtheycan have aconversation…
Customersare remembered.”
But, facing health problems -“Ifeel like I’m
readingachapterofabook I’dnever meantto
read,” Belindasays-selling thebusinessbecame
necessary. She’ll remain apresence in the
bookshop,the womensay,and her Waiata in
the Woolshed celebrations of narrative and
song will continue, including through their
CRANK UP 2025
connection with Page and Prose. Renee says,
“It’sveryspecial that that collaborationhappens.”
Reneenot only brings open ears to Geraldine’s
retail bibliophilescene;she is also attunedto
thewider bookselling milieu.She owns Timaru
Booksellers and isassociation manager of
Booksellers Aotearoa NewZealand,acollective
forfostering,promoting, andencouraging the
nation’s retail book industry.
ThePage andProse Booksellers Geraldine
is at 26 Talbot Street.Call03693 8647 or visit
the store’s Facebook or Instagram pages for
more information. Watchfor updatesonWaiata
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOPLEFT: Club member Tony Burke takes visitor Liz Galbraith of Temuka for aride in the club’s Italian Bianchi; Graeme Corlette
and JohnnyGould worked onfiring up the American made hot air pump; club member Bob Bright spent muchofthe day taking visitors around
the village in the 1924 Hupmobile, including Elise Stewart (10), mum Roslyn and brother Ned (2) (obscured); the Lister hot water pump put on
agreat show. PHOTOS: Supplied Bob got behind the wheel of this 1928 Chevrolet National to take Geraldine’s Shaw family for aspin. FROM LEFT:
Four-year-old Alex, Caleb (3), Tim, and Anne with one-year-old Micah. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson
Crank Up, the Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum’s annual free event, was amagnet for locals and visitors atLabour
Weekend with aspectrum of machines running. JAN FINLAYSON

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Geraldine Kindergarten teachers and committee members at the Timaru-based Walk the Wall event. FROM LEFT: BACKROW: Dr Simone Bull,
Quyên Trần, Tesa Drake, and Heather Moran. FRONT ROW: Kirsty Townshend, Sandra Lambert, and TalLevin. PHOTO: Supplied
Walking the talk onlearning and connection
Geraldine Kindergarten’s board of trustees
members and teachers recently attended
Ashburton and Timaru-based Wall Walk
workshops with DrSimone Bull, deepening
their understanding of New Zealand history
through aMāori lens aspart ofprofessional
learning development.
The Wall Walk isaroom-based workshop
that takes participants through key events in
NewZealand’s history, exploringtheir impact
on Māori and Aotearoa. Each participant
prepares and presents asmall part ofthe
workshop.
General Manager Helen May says she and
the board chair attended the Wall Walk at
anational conferencelastyear. “Weknewhow
beneficial it would betothe teachers and the
boardoftrustees of GeraldineKindergarten,”
she says. “We were very excited to be able to
work together withkindergarten associations
inthe Midand SouthCanterburyareatobring
it here.”
Attendingthe eventheldatthe Ashburton
Event Centre, teacher Sarah Vincent-Weaver
says,“As soon as we arrived, thefeelinginthe
room wasone of respect, connectionand aroha.
Simone presentedeachtopic with mana,respect
and amazing enthusiasm aswell asadeep
knowledge. It wasmesmerising.”
Sarahwas nottaughtNew Zealandhistory
during herschoolingorearly childhoodeducation
training. “Igained such aninsight into the
history ofour country and the events which
have shaped it.Iam astoundedbyhow much
knowledgeIgained,” shesays. “I plan to continue
on this learning journey by exploring apiece
of NewZealand historywithmyown whānau
eachnight.”
The Wall Walk works through atimeline
of keyeventsinNew Zealandhistory,focusing
on the relationship between Māori and the
Crown,and explores theimpactthatlegislation
has had on Māori. Through the knowledge
gainorrefresh,The workshop invitesparticipants
-before, duringand after-to thinkmoreabout
theimpactofhistory on today’ssocialoutcomes,
andtothink more aboutour role andeffectiveness
today, tomorrowand ahead.
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IN BRIEF
Historical Society celebrates “museum family”
Geraldine Museum’s volunteers recently
gathered for aspecial morning tea. “We
wanted to get them together andtosay we
really appreciate their support”, says
Geraldine Historical Society secretary
Margaret Chapman.
“The event is an annual tribute tothe
people who keep the museum running dayto-day,”
she says. “We couldn’t be open as
much as we arewithouttheir support. They’re
at the desk, they greet visitors when they
come in, and they explain about Geraldine
and about what the museum’s all about.
At the moment, they’re also selling the
2026 museum calendar for purchase from
the front desk.”
Geraldine Museum volunteers work on a
roster. “It’s about once every four weeks for
two and ahalf hours, either 10am-12.30pm
or 12.30pm-3pm,”Margaret says.“If anybody’s
interested in joining them, inbeing part of
our museum family, call in to the museum
to talk with us or phone [03 693 7028].”
JAN FINLAYSON
The Geraldine Historical Society’s “museum
family” celebrating the support of volunteers.
PHOTO: Jan Finlayson

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The centre’s former freezing works generator runs at 410 horsepower at 800 RPM.
Coaxing it back tolife isthe men’s mission. Will it be running in time for the heritage centre’s
grand opening in February? Murray says, “We’re well on the way.” PHOTO: Jan Finlayson
Engines ofthe past roar back
to life at Geraldine Festival
TheRoger MahanHeritageCentre(RMHC)is
hosting aguest exhibitor, the Christchurch
Historic MachineryClub(CHMC), during the
HarcourtsGeraldine Festival.Don Robertson,
aRMHC volunteer and CHMC member, says
club members will run many of their vintage
collectable stationary engines alongside the
centre’s ownstationaryenginedisplay.
“The club’s enginesare petrol anddieselincludinghot-bulb-andthe
oddhot airengine.
They vary in size andcharacter,and thereare
different makes and models and purposes.”
They’llinclude up to 30 English-made Crossley,
Lister,Tangye, andother enginesfromthe turn
of thetwentieth centurytothe 1930s.
“They’ll all berunning; it’ll complement
what we have at theheritagecentre,”hesays.
“The visiting club members will behappy to
talk with the public about their engines. It’ll
be arare chance tosee those early engines
going.”
At RMHC,Don andfellowvolunteer Murray
Oakley focusonthe centre’s stationary engines.
Some will be running at thefestivalweekend.
Donsays, “Manywereimported; allwereused
in NewZealand.There areseparators, shearing
machines, chaff cutters, water pumps, and
others.Someare very rare.” Astandoutstationary
engine,informidablesizeatleast,isa14-anda-half-tonne
1951 standby diesel generator
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Madison Coulter with son Harry (5), and Harriet France (5), as they check out the new learning posters. PHOTO: Quyên Trần
Farm life meets early literacy in new learning posters
WoodburyartistMadison Coulterhascreated
aseriesofalphabetand counting postersthat
speak directly tofarm kids, combining rural
imagerywithstructuredliteracyprinciplesto
make learning lettersmeaningful forchildren
living thefarming life.
TheFarmlifeLearningABC and123 posters
emerged from Madison’s desire to create
somethingthatresonated with herown children,
Olivia andHarry.“Iwantedtocreatealearning
tool that is grounded in their everyday life,”
shesays. “For example, they know exactlywhat
a‘Yard’ is, which makes alot more sense to
them than ‘Yak’.”
The project brought together Madison’s
artistic skills with thehelpofBridget Patrick,
Harry’s teacheratWoodbury School.“As anew
entrant teacher and literacy tutor, having a
resource that is engaging butalso acorrect tool
that can beused tosupport children’s early
literacy skills is somethingIam very passionate
about,” says Bridget. “From there, really, the
rest is history, with Madison’samazing creative
skills and my literary knowledge, the poster
wascreated.”
Thecollaboration processwas meticulous,
ensuring everyelement meteducational standards.
“There was asignificant amount ofwork to
make sure it wasflawless,”saysBridget.“Such
as utilising the correct handwriting font that
is used in NewZealand schools, having left-torightdirectionality,
andmanyother things.”
Madison says the most challenging letter
wasO.“Becausewewerecommitted to keeping
theimagesphonetically accurate,itlimited our
optionsquite abit.After alot of back andforth,
we landed on ‘Orange’,anodtoall theincredible
fruitfarmers outthere.”
Whiledesignedfor countrykids, theposters
appeal across generations. “It’sbeen wonderful
to see how many adults have connected with
them,too,”saysMadison.“There’sareal nostalgia
and appreciation for farm life that resonates
across allages.”
To learnmoreabout MadisonCoulter,visit
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Fergus Wynn (10), Harry Coulter (5), Clara Kirk (9), Stanley Saywell-Allen (10), and Connie Moulton (10) aboard Toundy’s tractor. PHOTO: Quyên Trần
Roundy Patrick’s tractor finds new life atWoodbury School
and the Christmas Parade generously sponsored by
WoodburySchool’s playground hasapopular
new feature. Arestored vintage tractor once
ownedbythe late Roundy Patricknow provides
students with auniqueplayexperience.
PrincipalMikedeJouxsaysthe tractorhas
been extremelywell-received.“It’s very popular
to thepoint wherewe’ve almost hadtohavea
roster,” he says.
The project took three years from concept
to completion. Mike says, “We had the idea,
then afamilysaidtheyhad one, andHomeand
School jumped on board.”
The restoration has involved extensive
contributionsfromthe community.AngeBlair
andthe Woodbury Home andSchoolCommittee
organised and funded it, with help from the
Patrick and Dunckley families, Brian Waller,
GeoffThompson, Danand Jody Taylor,Wayne
O’Donnell from Geraldine Auto Restorers, Ed
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Safety was paramount. “We’ve made sure
it’s supersafewithnosharp bits andnooils,”
Mike says. The school will install aplaque
detailingthe tractor’shistory andsignificance
to thePatrick family.
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solidly constructed1999 dwelling with practicalfarmbuildings
andwell-laid-out paddocks, offering excellent versatilityfor a
range of lifestyle or small-scalefarming pursuits.
Theresidence provides apractical andcomfortableliving
environmentthatmeetsmodernstandards. Designed with
durabilityand lowmaintenance in mind,itoffers awelcoming
homethatisbothfunctional andinvitingwiththree good size
room andtwo bathroomsincludedmasteren-suitedouble-glazed
tinted windowsand internal access to thecar garage.
Thefarming infrastructurehas been thoughtfully developedto
support arange of land uses,fromequestrianpursuitsand hobby
farmingtosmall-scalelivestock operations or contractor base.
Currently utilised forlambfattening in conjunction with adjoining
leaseland, thepropertyincludesafive-bay hayshedoffering
amplestorage forfeed,machinery, or equipment- sheep yards and
purpose-built equine arena.
Prompt inspection is highly recommended.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Closes 3.00pm, Tuesday25November
(UnlessSoldPrior)
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
1.00-2.00pm, Saturday8November
Jeff Donaldson
M 027 265 1290
pggwre.co.nz/ASH42547
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 approximately37hectares of
well-establishedPinus Radiataand 9.82 hectares of
Douglas Fir, creating adiverse andvaluableplantingmix
forfutureharvesting.
pggwre.co.nz/ASH42100
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By AppointmentOnly
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
FOR LEASE
RAKAIA 95 ActonRoad
Ready toBuild! 4.75ha Block with services
This appealing4.75hectare blockisalready well set
up to simplifyyour buildprocess. Poweris
connected to thesite, waterissuppliedvia aprivate
bore with a30,000L tank,formeddrivewayinstalled,
building consentgranted andaneffluent consentvia
an Oasissystemhas been approved.The property’s
excellentsoils,versatile layout andlackofany
buildingcovenants provideplentyofscope to
design andcreatethe homeand lifestyleyou’ve
been planning. Bordering theRakaiaRiver andonly
minutesfromthe Rakaiatownship, thelocation
offers theideal blendofconvenienceand charm.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Plus GST(if any)
(UnlessSoldPrior)
Closes 12.00pm, Wednesday 19
November
VIEW
By AppointmentOnly
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
Cayla Collins
M 027 341 0949
ASHBURTON 100 Burnett Street
Prime Office Space for Lease inthe Heart ofCBD
Locatedinthe vibrantheartofthe AshburtonCBD,this
exceptionally versatile office complexpresentsarare
leasingopportunity. Offering athoughtfully designed
layout,the premises comprise 11 generously sizedprivate
offices, largekitchen,large boardroom,reception are,a
threetoilets alongwithfiveoff-street carparks,all situated
on aprivate back section. Flexible leaseterms.
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
Plus GST(if any)
VIEW
By AppointmentOnly
Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290
Peter Wilson | M 027 476 5329
pggwre.co.nz/ASH42422
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Canterbury Sales Manager
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Rural & Lifestyle
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Rural &Lifestyle
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Rural &Lifestyle
M027 265 1290
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Residential &Lifestyle
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Residential &Lifestyle
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Property Manager
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Helping growthe country

NEW LISTING
Hampstead 49 Trevors Road
1,143 sqm 3 1 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 21 Nov 2025
201West Street,Ashburton
View Sat 11.45am-12.15pm or by appointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Spacious home, serene setting
Tucked away on aprivate rear section in aquiet and peaceful location, 49 Trevors Road is acharming brick home
offering comfort, practicality, and space.Featuring three bedroomsand arecently updated bathroom, this home is
ideal forfamilies or anyone seeking arelaxed lifestyle. Thepractical kitchen and dining areaprovide afunctional hub
for daily living, while thespacious living room can be closed off for privacy or opened to create aflowing, open-plan
feel. Alog fire, heat pump, and HRVsystem ensure warmth and comfort throughoutthe seasons. Contact Emily for
more information.
bayleys.co.nz/5528778
OPEN HOME
Allenton 28 Cross Street
898 sqm 3 1 1 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed19Nov 2025
201WestStreet, Ashburton
View Sat 10-10.30amorbyappointment
Emily Smith 027 222 4596 emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Spacious, modern family retreat
28 Cross Street is aspacious andbeautifully refreshed familyhome offering comfort,style,and convenienceona
generous 898sqm (more or less)section.Thislarge three-bedroom, one-bathroomresidence has beenthoughtfully
updatedthroughout, creatingawarm and inviting atmosphere ready for you to move in andenjoy. Allbedrooms
include built-in wardrobes, with the master bedroom featuring an additionaladjoining room that could easily be
transformedinto awalk-in wardrobe or nursery, capturing all-day sun. Upstairs, you’llfindafamily bathroom
completewith abath, shower, and toilet. The home hasbeen freshlypainted and enhanced with newflooring, carpet,
andabrand-new kitchen, offering both functionality and contemporary appeal. Contact Emily for more information.
bayleys.co.nz/5528792
NEW LISTING
Tinwald Lots38and 39 Westview Drive
4,227 sqm
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 6318087simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Spacious living awaits
Secure one of the last 8sections! Westview in Tinwald offers the perfectcombination of country livingwith town
conveniencesatyour doorstep. These 4,000sqm plus (more or less) sections are idealfor familiesand hobbyists
alike, providing plenty of spacefor sheds,toys, and outdooractivities for both kids andadults.Thiswell-established
subdivision features qualityhomes and awelcoming neighbourhood,with uninterrupted mountainviews and ashort
drive to local amenities. Golf enthusiasts are just 600m (approx.) from Tinwald Golf Club, while schools,the brandnew
Fresh Choice grocery store, and recreational areas like Tinwald Domainand Lake Hood are all nearby.Town
supply water, power, fibre andalow pressure septic system (pump to be installed by purchaser when building) are
available at each lot.
Boundary lines are indicative only
bayleys.co.nz/5528472
AshburtonSurrounds 596 Frasers Road
8 ha 3 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 13 Nov 2025
201WestStreet, Ashburton
View by appointment
Dale Thomas 027 321 6394 dale.thomas@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Live, Work, andThriveatFive Feather Farm
Enjoy the best of country livingatFiveFeather Farm,anestablished eight-hectare property just minutes from
Ashburton, currently operatingasaproductive free rangechicken farm.Designed for efficiencyand versatility, the
chicken farmfeatures two dwellings, three large sheds, four layer sheds, amobile chicken house, andafive-bay pole
shed currently used for packing. The main brick home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including amaster
ensuite,sunny kitchen, and separate lounge with acovered outdoor area. Adouble internal-access garage anda
detached sleepout add further flexibility.
bayleys.co.nz/5528569
bayleys.co.nz

NEW LISTING
Methven RakaiaRiverRoad
35.632 ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 27 Nov 2025
201WestStreet, Ashburton
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Prime rural land with breathtakingmountain views
This exceptional bare land block is well-fenced into fourpaddockswith aformed lane leading to functional sheep
yards, the land is ready forimmediateuse, whether for grazing,cut and carry, arable, or futuredevelopment. Excellent
sources of water from both theSpaxton and Mt Hutt schemes, adding further value and reliability of water, sufficient
for cow grazing.
Offering arare chance to secure aslice of paradise in atightly heldRuralBzone. Framed by panoramicviews of the
Southern Alps, including nearby Mt Hutt, the propertyboastsmultiple potentialbuilding sites, makingitideal for a
lifestyle retreatorafarming venture.
bayleys.co.nz/5524359
Chertsey 135 Copley Road
202.2102 ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Thu4Dec 2025
201WestStreet, Ashburton
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Quality soils, irrigation and location
Held in the family for years andfaithfully farmed, thisexceptional 202hectare propertyoffers diversity with fertile
productive soils andirrigation. Located in Chertsey, MidCanterbury, an area renowned for cereals, seed production
and vegetables, but also healthy country for livestockfinishing.
Aquality farm in all aspects,especially the Chertsey soils capableofrowing awide range of crops including potatoes.
Irrigation water is sourcedvia aground water consent and thelocal Action Irrigation Scheme, with thewater being
appliedbylateral and fixed boom irrigators.
bayleys.co.nz/5528392
Hinds 522 Surveyors Road
166.8399 ha
Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Tue2Dec 2025
Hotel Ashburton, 11-35 RacecourseRoad, Ashburton
View by appointment
Mike Preston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Ortongreen Farm Limited
This versatile dairyfarmhas comfortably milked 510cows averaging approximately202,505kilograms of milk solids
over the last five seasons.
Automatic cupremovers and in-shed feeding compliment the 40 A-side Herringbone shed. Irrigation water is
sourced from two bores plus asurface take. Applied via two pivots and rotorainers overapproximately155 hectares
of effective platform.
bayleys.co.nz/5528499
Hinds Surveyors Road
125.4823 ha
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Strategic Purchase
For Sale $44,850 per hectareplus GST (if any)
Primarily an arable block with productive soilscoupled with irrigation, growing crops on arotation of grass seed,
peas,cereals and specialist small seeds.Irrigation water is sourced from an on-farm bore andsurface takes.
Allconsents are in place with irrigation and land use with afavourable winter grazing area of approximately 44
hectaresplus historical dairysupport land of approximately58hectares.
This is aperfect add on to alarger operation or if you arelooking to start land ownership, an excellent first steponthe
ladder at aprice point withoutvast infrastructure.
bayleys.co.nz/5528625
bayleys.co.nz

NEW LISTING
Methven 1Arrowsmith Drive
1,222 sqm 4 1 2 2
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Simon Sharpin 027 6318087simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Brandnew with breathtakingmountain views
Now complete and ready to enjoy, this beautifully finished homecombines comfort,style,and exceptional design.
Take in stunning views of MountHutt from thespacious living area, where floor-to-ceiling windows flood thespace
with natural light. Whetheryou aresoaking up the summer sunonthe deck or stayingcosybythe fire as thesnow
falls, this homeisdesigned foryear-round enjoyment. The private master suiteincludes awalk-in robe and atiled
ensuite with underfloor heating and awalk-in shower. Three additionaldouble bedrooms (or two plusahome office)
offer flexibilitytosuit yourlifestyle,complemented by agenerous familybathroom. Afully appointedseparate
laundry provides excellent storage, while the plywood-lined garage adds durabilityand style. The section is fully
fenced andlandscaped,with extra parking.
Grass is digitally enhanced
bayleys.co.nz/5528141
NEW LISTING
Fairlie 347 Butlers Road
1,544.4009 ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue9Dec 2025
View by appointment
Hamish Lane 027 685 6204hamish.lane@bayleys.co.nz
MikePreston 027 4307041mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Mowbray Deer Farm and Butler Springs
Situated in the heartofthe Fairlie Basin, this expansive deer and beef farmingenterprise is offered to themarketas
our vendorsscale back their farming operations. Mowbray Deer Farm comprising 1,211hectares (more or less) is a
large scale breedingpropertyfocused on producing quality weaners from around 1,000 mixed age red hinds and 200
Hereford andAngus/Hereford cows. Located just approximately17km away, Butler Springscovers 332 hectares
(more or less) andisfully deerfenced. This propertycomplements Mowbray’soperation by managingthe weaners
and velvetproduction from 700plus stags and an additional600 deer (including fawns, hinds, andsurplusstags).
Butler Springs alsocarries finishing cattle,dairy grazers, and sheep grazing.Improvements include aspaciousthree
bedroom homestead and acomprehensive range of stockhandling facilities.
bayleys.co.nz/5528756
NEW LISTING
Methven 101 Spaxton Street
500 sqm 3 1 1
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 27 Nov 2025
View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment
Kayla Dynes 027 697 0915kayla.dynes@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Acottage with history, heart andhiddencharm
Tucked away in the heartofMtHutt Village, this much-admired SpaxtonStreet cottage has beenquietly watching the
world go by since the early 1900s. Recentlyrefreshed withanew exterior paint colour that perfectly complements its
private, leafy surroundings,this homefeels like itsown hiddenoasis. Setonafullyfenced500sqm (more or less)
section and framed by mature plantings, you’ll find peace, privacy, and atouchofmagic here. Inside,original features
are lovingly preservedthroughout, while the open-plankitchen,dining, and livingareacreates awelcomingspace for
friends and family to gather around the fire.Three double bedrooms offercomfort for residents or guestsalike, and
thoughtful updates over the yearsinclude an upgradedbathroomand alarge,separate laundry with plenty of
storage.
bayleys.co.nz/5528614
NEW LISTING
Methven 18 McDonald Street
845 sqm 3 1 1 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 20 Nov 2025
View Sat 12.15-12.45pm or by appointment
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Ahome thatdelivers
Set on awell-fenced and private845sqm (more or less) section, this tidy brick homeofferscomfort,space,and
practicality. Inside, the homefeatures threewell-proportioned bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes and some
double glazing for added comfort. The open-plan kitchen,dining,and livingareaislight-filled and inviting. Amodern
family bathroom,complete with abath andseparate shower, caters perfectly to everydayfamily life.Asecond toilet,
convenientlylocated in the laundry, adds extra practicality for familylife. Outdoors, asheltered deck andpergola
provide asecure space to entertain or unwind with family and friends. Extensivegaraging is another highlight,with
both asingle garage and aseparate double garage offering plenty of room forvehicles, storage,oraworkshop.
bayleys.co.nz/5528667
bayleys.co.nz

NEW LISTING
Methven 12 Wayne Place
824 sqm 4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 20 Nov 2025
View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment
Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Easy living, premium location
Tucked away in afantastic street, this 2010-builthome offers both generous proportionsand practical livingacross its
thoughtfully designed layout. Step inside through the tiledentrance, where internalaccess leadsfromthe double
garage.The homeoffers four bedrooms in total. The master suite is astandout, complete with walk-in robe, tiled
ensuite with underfloor heating, heatpump, and directaccesstoaprivate deck overlookingthe paddocks.Bedroom
three alsoenjoys its own externalaccess, while bedrooms oneand twoare both good doubles with built-in robes.
Everyday living is centredaround the open plan kitchen,dining and livingspace, fitted withaheat pump plusquality
curtainsand blinds. Aseparate formallounge provides an amazing secondlivingoption,with gasfire place, perfect
for entertaining or family gatherings.
Boundary lines are indicative only
bayleys.co.nz/5528702
FINAL NOTICE
Hororata 2Hobbs Street
928 sqm 130 sqm
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed12Nov 2025
View by appointment
Kayla Dynes 027 697 0915kayla.dynes@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008
Iconic Hororata investment opportunity
Located in the heartofthe Selwyn District, thisiconic property is home to the much-loved Hororata Village Barand
Café, awell-known stop for both locals and travellers passing through. Withastrongtenancy in place, this is arare
opportunity to secure apiece of Hororata’shistoryand charm while enjoying the benefits of asolid,established
investment. Positioned proudly in the centre of Hororata village,the building is impossible to miss.Its character and
presence perfectly complement the rural village setting,while the propertyitselfhas been wellcared for bothinside
and out. Offering solid construction and undeniable appeal, it sitsonwell-maintained grounds featuringoutdoor
dining areas, alarge gazebo, storage sheds, garaging, and 14 car parks. Additionalspace at therear provides potential
for future development.
Boundary lines are indicative only
bayleys.co.nz/5528550
Dunsandel 716 Mitchells Road
Karanga Dairy Farm
This productive 210-hectare (more or less) dairyfarm was convertedin2014and first milked for the 2015/2016 season.In
recent years, the property has benefitedfrom acomprehensive re-grassing programme, newlane capping,and theaddition
of modern calf-rearing facilities. With an 'A'Gradeaudit, quality infrastructure, and well-maintained dwellings, it offers a
strong platform forcontinued growth and performance. Irrigation is supplied underpressure fromthe CPW Scheme,
deliveringreliability and efficiency across seven pivotsplus asmall K-linearea. Accommodationincludes aspaciousfourbedroommain
home, athree-bedroom home,and adouble unit.Afarm well setfor the future,offering genuine upside
through ongoinginvestment in pasture renewal and soilfertility, this propertyrepresents an outstanding opportunity to
secure aproductive, well-developed unit in aproven dairying location.
210.3952 ha
DeadlineSale (unlesssold prior) 12pm, Wed26Nov 2025
View by appointment
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5528452
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Akaroa 131 Stony BayRoad
Modern luxury meets ruralserenity
Thisexceptional five-year-old residence is thepinnacle of Banks Peninsulalifestyle living —ahome where contemporary
design and natural beauty blendseamlessly. Just minutes from the heart of Akaroa Villageyet feeling aworld away, it offers
aprivate sanctuary immersed in panoramic viewsofthe harbour and the dramatic crater rimbeyond. Expertly crafted by
renownedarchitectural designer Philip Bidwell, the home was created for itscurrent owners as aluxurious downsizing
retreat. With 12 hectaresofmanageable land, it provides space, privacy, and an unrivalled connection toits pristine rural
surroundings. Thesingle-level design is both stylish and practical,withevery bedroomand living space oriented to capture
breathtaking vistas. The main suite opensdirectly onto thefront deck and lawn, and extends out the back to asun-soaked,
paved entertaining area —the perfectplace to host family and friends or simply relax in complete tranquility.
12.1415 ha 4 2 2
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Chris Mangels 021 725 350
chris.mangels@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5525527
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Ashburton
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Ashburton
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351B BurnettSt,
Ashburton
•Two-bedroom Townhouse
•Double-glazed with aheatpump
•Openplanliving
•Attached garage
•Prime centrallocation
7WalshsRoad,
Allenton
•4/5 bedrooms
•InterconnectingLivingarea
•HugeFamilybathroom
•Workfromhomeopportunity
•Expansive garaging
19BWalnutAvenue,
Allenton
•Desirable AshburtonDomainlocation
•633 sqmsection and181 sqmhome
•3Bedrooms,2bathroomsand open plan living
•Doublegaragewithinternalaccess
36 Westview Drive,
Tinwald
•267m2 on a4012sqm Section
•4Bedroomsplusoffice
•2bathroomsand 2livingareas
•Openplankitchen with ButlersPantry
•DoubleGaragewithinternalaccessplusa110
Sqmimplement shed/workshop
Offers over $499,000
Offers Over $640,000
Offers Over $915,000
Negotiablefrom$1,300,000
DebbieBoon
027 448 4006
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027 448 4006
Mark Williams
027442 2281
Mark Williams
027 4422281
OPEN HOME lSaturday8th November
11.30am -12.00pm
19A Walnut Avenue,
Allenton
•Brand New, 3Bedrooms plus2bathrooms
•OpenplanKitchen,diningand living area
•Ductedheatpumpsystem
•Quality fixtures andfittingsthroughout
•Located opposite theAshburtondomain, close
to many amenities.
4/369 WrensRoad
Coldstream
•3Bedrooms
•Open-plan living kitchenand living area
•Two single garages
•Fully furnishedwithheatpump
•Fishing,white baitingand relaxing allround
33 Holmes Road,
Methven
•227 Sqm4-bedroom home,masterwithensuite
•Open-plan kitchen, dining,living+separate
lounge
•Doublegaragewithinternalaccess
•Landscapedwithcompleted lawns, pathsand
driveway.
13 MeadowlandsGreen,
Allenton
•4200Sqm Sectionready foryou to buildyour
dreamhome.
•Water supply,power andfibre at theboundary
•Fencedwithsomeplantings
•Prime Allenton Location
Offers Over $939,000
$220,000
Offers Over $845,000
Negotiablefrom$347,000
Mark Williams
027 442 2281
Debbie Boon
027 448 4006
Mark Williams
027 4422281
Mark Williams
027 4422281
6 Meadow Lane,
Tinwald
•5bedrooms, 2Bathroomsand open plan living
•722 sqmsection and225 sqmhome
•Double Garage with internal access
•Quality fixtures andfittings
•Inpopular newTinwald subdivision
OffersOver$839,000
Mark Williams
027442 2281
9Ashbury Drive,
Tinwald
•Great Location-Close to Lake Hood andTown
•Generoussizesection-730 Sqm
•Familyfriendly-Playgroundnearby
•EasyLiving-Peaceful modern subdivision
Offers Over $225,000
Mark Williams
027 442 2281
25/369 WrensRoad
Coldstream
• 3bedroomswithsleepingfor 8
•Open-plan living,sunny patio, near lagoon and
playground,updated bathroom
•Fully furnishedwithalogburner
•Fishing,white baitingand relaxing allround
$185,000
DebbieBoon
027 4484006
16 Belt Road,
Allenton
•3double bedrooms, aseparatetoilet, anda
largelaundry
•double glazing, twoheatpumps,and a
sun-filled conservatory
•Oversized tandem garage,extra room for
office/workshop, plus largecarport
•Prime Allenton Location
Offers Over $560,000
DebbieBoon
027448 4006
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Middle Road Magic!
PotentialPlus!
13A MiddleRoad, ALLENTON
This gorgeous three bedroom home, located in
the much-desired Allenton area, ispatiently
waiting for your inspection! All three bedrooms
are doubles with good-sized wardrobes, the
master enjoying the luxury ofawalk-in
wardrobe plus an ensuite. The family bathroom
has abath and aseparate double shower which
is tiled inbeautifully. There is great indoor
outdoor flow with acovered deck extending the
coming summer months.
Internal access double garage, aseparate
laundry, an impressive kitchen and agorgeous
garden space complete the pretty picture!
Call today toview!
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Deadline Sale
WebID AUW4753348
closing 4pm, 28November (unless sold prior)
View: Saturday, 10am-10.30am
Flat 3, 23 CoxStreet,ASHBURTON
This fabulous two bedroom unit is primed and
ready for your improvements. Located close to
the Ashburton CBD you can leave the car
behind and get your daily step count up.
Positioned within agroup of four, this unit offers
agood sized living area plus the benefit ofa
conservatory trapping the daily rays. Both ofthe
bedrooms are good sized and have inbuilt
wardrobes. Aluminium windows, agarage to
store the car orany other toys and anice private
garden make this property very attractive. Do
not miss the chance to purchase this great
opportunity. Investors, first home buyers or
downsizers, call today to view!
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NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
Imaginethe Possibilities!
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 be ideal
as ahome office oraprivate 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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OasisCafe-Home andBusinessOpportunity
BrickBeauty
1068Orari-Rangitata HW,RANGITATA
Positioned along State Highway One between
Ashburton and Timaru, this property offers both
acomfortable home and awell-located café
with excellent exposure topassing traffic.
Ample parking on both sides ofthe highway
ensures easy access for travellers, truck drivers,
and locals. The residence has three bedrooms
and anopen-plan kitchen, dining, and living
area. Outside, enjoy aprivate entertainment
area surrounded byestablished trees and
orchard. Whether you’re looking torevive the
café or simply enjoy apeaceful lifestyle with
business potential, this property delivers
flexibility and opportunity.
Contact ustoday to arrange aviewing and see
the potential for yourself!
Cafe plus residence
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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 to entertain family and friends onwarm
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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Offers Over $575,000 WebID AUE4681909
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ClarkMcLeod
027 432 2194
Mark Lemon
027 339 6665
SusieMcLeod
021 668 783
MarelizeFeberwee
027 825 3759
Angela Smith
021225 5226
LauraGeorge
022063 9744
Jess Cunliffe
027 408 2241
CathyCorah
03 3080027
CM Wong
03 3080027
AnitaTwamley
027205 6213
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Localpeople, localknowledge
03 308 0027 | |
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208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON
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Property plus Position,Perfect!
228A Dobson Street,HAMPSTEAD
Welcome toyour new home where comfort and
ease of living has been prioritised. Just ahop,
skip and ajump from the centre oftown this
modern brick townhouse on aprivate rear
section isideal for professionals, families, or
downsizers seeking quality and convenience.
The light-filled open plan living/dining/kitchen
opens out to an outdoor patio area tomake the
most of outdoor entertaining. The main
bedroom has awalk-in wardrobe while two
additional bedrooms provide flexibility for
guests, children, or ahome office. Enjoy the
ease of internal access garaging, lowmaintenance
landscaping, and the comfort of
double glazing and efficient heating
throughout. Call now to view!
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Price $610,000
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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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WebID AUW4677741
Modernised Bungalow –FamilyLivingorSmart Investment!
Rest &RelaxationDaysAtLower Hakatere!
162South Street,HAMPSTEAD
This freshly painted four bedroom, two
bathroom bungalow is ideal for families or a
smart investment. Rewired, along with a
modern kitchen, open-plan living and separate
laundry room. Perfect for entertaining or
soaking up the sun is asunny, north-facing
patio. The low-maintenance fully fenced section
makes outdoor living effortless, along with offstreet
parking plus carport. Located close to
Kmart shopping complex, cafes, restaurants,
schools and mountain bike tracks. With the new
bridge on its way, access toTinwald will soon be
quicker than ever. Don’t miss your chance to
secure alovely home inafast-growing area—get
in touch today to arrange aviewing.
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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!
ONLY THREE LOTS LEFT
Carlisle Estate -Premium Site ForPremium Build
FullyServicedLifestyle Sections
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
MeadowlandsGreen,ASHBURTON
This final stage subdivision with stunning
mountain views set back inaquiet 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 three sections remain available.
These lifestyle sections offer great value and the
perfect opportunity tobuild an expansive 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
ClarkMcLeod
027 432 2194
Mark Lemon
027 339 6665
SusieMcLeod
021 668 783
MarelizeFeberwee
027 825 3759
Angela Smith
021225 5226
LauraGeorge
022063 9744
Jess Cunliffe
027 408 2241
CathyCorah
03 3080027
CM Wong
03 3080027
AnitaTwamley
027205 6213
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Ashburton 2/19 TancredStreet
Hampstead 27 Oxford Street
Netherby 13 GeoffGeeringDrive
Huntingdon 6LochGreen
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Secure &stylish retirement
If you're lookingfor acomfortable,low maintenancehomeinafriendly,
secure setting, this beautifullyupdated unitinthe soughtafterSt.
Stephens CloseRetirementVillage is sure to impress. Enjoy lightfilled,
open plan living with aspacious loungeand dining area overlookingthe
garden, awellequippedkitchen,and agenerous laundry.
Superopportunity
This solidthree bedroom homesituated on a1,012 m2 sectionwitha
double garage and aseparatesinglegarageand awiderange of
outbuildings offers much forthe here andnow andalsoopportunities
additionally forfutureenhancement fordevelopment.Three good sized
bedrooms, open planlivingwithfullbath/shower room and aseparate
shower unit.Doubleglazednearlythroughout.
Motivatedvendors-actionrequired
Action required- motivatedvendorshaveplans-bequick or this
opportunity will be lost.Welcome to your eco-friendly dreamhome, where
modern meetssustainabledesign, right hereinadesirable sub-division.
Powered by thesun,thisbeautifully built residence features solarpanels
and rainwaterstorage,helping youlivecleaner,smarter andmore
efficientlyevery day.
Stylishatstunning Lake Hood
Stylishnearnew threebedroomhomeatstunning Lake Hood. Enjoy open
plan livingwithasleek kitchenand butler's pantry,plusasecond lounge.
The master suiteboasts awalk-in robe and tiledensuite.Composite
decking, ductedheating,double garage, and ampleparking offermodern
comfortand lowmaintenancelivingnearAshburton.
ForSale Buyers $320,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU198873
ForSale Buyers $535,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU214715
ForSale $778,000
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Web pb.co.nz/AU203832
For Sale Buyers $830,000+
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Netherby 14 ConnorPlace
Netherby 7Magnolia Drive
Ashburton 3/272 Wills Street
Hampstead 10 Reddecliffe Crescent
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Spaceand privacy
Welcometothisgenerously proportionedfour bedroom family home,
perfectlypositionedonaspacious rear sectionthatoffersprivacy,comfort
andflexibility formodern family living. The propertyimpresseswithplenty
of off-street parking, triple cargarage with rear garage door,alarge
coveredcarport andabeautifully landscaped setting.
Immaculate in Braebrook
Immaculate four-bedroom homeinsought-after Braebrook.Updated
kitchenwithnew inductioncooktopand appliances flowstodiningand
living with heatpumpand patioaccess. Separateloungewithgas fire and
patio doors. Master with walk-inrobe,tiled ensuite with underfloor
heating,and patioaccess. Carpeted doublegaragewithattic storage. Easycare,well-fenced
section.
Home and/orinvestment
Forthoselookingfor atidytownunitlocatedhandytotownoffering
comfortablelivingwithlow maintenanceand aprivate settingthenthis
homemay be what you're seeking. Good sizedlivingareaand sunny
patio. Twogood sizedbedroomsand an updated combobathroom and
laundry.Attached singlegarage.
Quietcul-de-sac
Beautifully presented double-glazedhomeinaquietcul-de-sac. Enjoy a
newkitchen with qualityappliances,fresh paint,somenew carpet,and a
warm lounge with heat pump andcompliant fire opening to asunny
patio.Three double bedrooms, updatedbathroom,separatetoiletand
laundry, tandem garage, carport, veggiegardens,fruit trees,sheds andhot
house. Roof repainted andnew spouting.
ForSale Buyers $735,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU215221
ForSale Buyers $825,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU210880
For Sale Buyers $345,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU203579
For Sale Buyers $530,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU215920
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Allenton 51 Kelvin Crescent
Allenton 165 HarrisonStreet
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Transformationcomplete
Step inside andexperienceawarm,invitingatmosphere with modern
living. Thisbeautifully renovatedhomeoffers theperfect blendof
style, comfortand convenience-an idealretreat forbusy
professionals, growingfamiliesorretirees.Onenteringthe home
you'll be impressedbythe expansive layout.The homeboasts four
interconnectedspaces,offering bothflexibility and separation for
everyday living. Newfloor covering,lighting, paint and gas hot water.
Theopen-planlivingand dining seamlesslyextendtoalarge
functional conservatory and then onto aexteriorcourtyard andBBQ
area.The homealsohas an additional sunroom open to thedining
area.
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ForSale Buyers $740,000+
View Sat8Nov11.00 -11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU201888
Paddy Strange
M 027 491 5259
Peacefulprivacy
Tuckedawayupashared driveway,thislovelyfamily homeoffers
peace, privacy, and spaceinahighly sought-afterAllenton location.
Set among established, easy-caregardens andwellfenced for
children and pets,it'sthe perfecthaven forfamily living.Stepinside
to awelcoming entrance that flowsthrough to aspaciouskitchen
and dining area -ideal forfamilymeals and entertaining. Thelarge
adjoiningloungeiswarmand inviting,featuring slidingdoorsthat
opentoasunny patio,perfect forrelaxingorhosting friends. Aheat
pump ensuresyear-round comfort.
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ForSale Buyers $655,000+
View Sat8Nov11.30 -12.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU215364
Karen McRae
M 027 436 4146
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Ashburton 42 William Street
Allenton 8Windsor Street
Allenton 7TranquilPlace
Ashburton 36A Wills Street
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Convenient location,easycareliving
Thistidytownhouseoffers apractical layout with easy access to the
AshburtonCBD.The propertyfeaturesopenplankitchen anddiningarea,
thekitchen has amplebench spaceand storage.Thisiscomplements by a
separatelounge,providing versatilelivingand entertaining options.The
homeincludesthree bedrooms,afamily bathroomwithbathand shower,
andaseparatetoilet.
Opportunity knocks
This twobedroom weatherboardhomeoffers theopportunity for
someoneseekingahomehandy to Allenton shops andschool that is both
affordableand hasthe potential to add value. Open plan living heated by
aheatpump. On averyeasycaresection (358 m2). Earlypossession will
likely be available.
Soughtafter Allenton location
This tranquilfourbedroom Coniston homeoffers open plan living,
separate lounge, and shelteredoutdoor area.The master suiteincludesan
ensuite and walk-inrobe.Enjoy yearroundcomfort with gas heating, heat
pump, and underfloor heatingplusadoublegarage, workshop,veggie
garden,and privatewell.
Immaculate,spacious,prime location
Thisexceptionaltownhousetruly ticks allthe boxes!Stepinsidetodiscover
alight-filled, open-plan kitchen, dining,and livingarea, designedfor both
comfortand functionality. Aheatpumpkeepsthe spacewarmand
inviting year-round, while slidingdoorsopentoasunny patio-theperfect
spot to enjoyyourmorning coffee.
DeadlineSale closes 2.00pmTue 4Nov 2025
View Sat8Nov10.45 -11.15am
Web pb.co.nz/AU197115
ForSale Buyers $385,000+
View Sat8Nov11.30 -12.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU215778
For Sale Buyers $840,000+
View Sat8Nov11.30 -12.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU216213
For Sale Buyers $720,000+
View Sat8Nov12.00 -12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU199323
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Tinwald 6Elmwood Grove
Allenton 13 Bathurst Street
Tinwald 5Elmwood Grove
Lake Hood 19 Ludlow Drive
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Your next home awaits
Spacious open plan living with second loungefeaturing logfireand patio
access forindooroutdoor living. Largekitchen idealfor everyday living
with wrap around viewsofthe fully fenced,establishedgardens.Four
bedrooms, master featuringensuite andlarge fourth bedroom idealfor
guests of hobbies.Set on aprivate rear sectionwithdoublegarageand off
street parking.
Theperfect blendofstyle andfunctionality
Welcometothisstunning 4bedroom splitlevel home, setonasubdivided
sectioninaprimelocation. Offering theideal combinationofspace,
comfort, this property is sure to impress. Step inside andbegreeted by a
spacious living areaperfect forentertainingguestsorrelaxin with famil.y
Thetimelessbrick construction brings bothelegance andenduring quality.
Complete in everyway
Set well back from theroadonalarge, privaterearsection, this substantial
four bedroom homeoffers theperfect blendofcomfort, functionalityand
spacefor modern living. Inside you'll find athoughtfully designedlayout
idealfor families of all sizes. Themasterbedroom is complete with a
generous walk-throughrobe,en-suitebathroom and direct access to a
privatepatio and lawn area.
Lakeside living on thecanal
Beautifulcanal fronthomeatLakeHood with privatejetty.Spacious
kitchen, dining,and livingareaopens to coveredverandah,study nook and
heat pump.Separateloungewithgas fire.Two double bedrooms,
bathroom,and laundrydownstairs, master suitewithwalk-in robe,ensuite,
andbalcony upstairs.Doublegarageand sunny,easycaresection -enjoy
relaxedlakesideliving.
ForSale $775,000
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Web pb.co.nz/AU215692
ForSale Buyers $570,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU215939
For Sale Buyers $950,000+
View Sun9Nov11.00 -11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/AU210500
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2025
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Allenton 9FalconDrive
Huntingdon 61 Ludlow Drive
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Justimmaculate
Tucked away in apeacefulAllenton cul-de-sac,thisbeautifully
presentedhomeoffers space, comfort, andeasyliving. The large
open-planlivingareaiswarmedbyaheat pump and compliant log
burner, flowingtoasunnykitchen anddiningareawithdoorstothe
deck and lovely garden.Three doublebedrooms, updated dual-access
bathroom with spabath, second toilet,and doubleinternal garage
complete this immaculate homeinatopAllenton location.
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ForSale Buyers $635,000+
View Sat8Nov12.15 -12.45pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU216131
KarenMcRae
M 027 436 4146
Lakehood living
Immaculate canal-front homeinLakeHoodwithsun-filledopen-plan
living, achef'skitchen with walk-inpantry, andaseparate lounge for
relaxing or entertaining.The master suiteoffers awalk-in robe and
ensuite, whiletwo additional bedroomsshareamodern family
bathroom.Featuring ducted airconditioning, doublegarage, and a
separatelaundry,thishomecombinesstyle and practicality.Enjoy
rowing,sailing,swimming,biking, andtakethe ferry andboardwalk to
Lake HouseCafe. Just over an hour from Christchurch Airport-the
ultimate lifestyle location!
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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday
12thNovember, 2025 at 3.00pm,
(unlesssoldprior)
View Sun9Nov 11.30 -12.00pm
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Karen McRae
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Tinwald 45 Manchester Street
Tinwald 56 AshburyDrive
Allenton 29 MillerAvenue
Ashburton 54/369 WrensRoad
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Atruestandout
Stylish, modern,and low-maintenance-this townhousewillsureto
impress. Soaringceilings,sun-filled, modern kitchenoverlookingopen-plan
living and privatecourtyard. Master suitefeaturesawalk-inwardrobe and
Jack-and-Jill ensuitewithunder tile heating. Heat pump, doubleglazed
and stylishwindow dressings.Marinecarpeteddoublegaragewithample
offstreet parking in rear section.
Parkside kitchenviews in Tinwald
Tuckedawayinaquiet cul-de-sac within anew subdivision, this stylish
2023 builthomecombines modern design with everyday practicality. Step
inside to find threespacious bedrooms, includingamaster suitewitha
beautifully tiledensuite,underfloor heating,and agenerous walk-in
wardrobe.The family bathroomisequally impressive with tiledunderfloor
heating and amazing bath.
Spaciousand modern
Set on agenerous andprivate sectioninone of Allenton's sought-after
streets, this superb family homeoffers space, comfortand conveniencefor
thewholefamily. Beautifully modernised throughout,the home features
freshpaint,new flooringand drapesand quality Luxaflex Duet blinds in
some areas.
Introducing"Bach 54" -Rangitata Huts North
Thisadorableproperty offers adelightfullivingexperiencewithtwo living
areas, perfect forentertainingfamily andfriends. With twobedroomsand
aseparatebathroom/laundry, it ensuresprivacy andconveniencefor all.
The Bachfeaturesaluminumjoinery andcomes fully furnished, saving you
thehassleoffinding theright pieces.
ForSale Buyers $628,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU204391
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View Sun9Nov12.00 -12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU212573
For Sale Buyers $745,000+
View Sun9Nov12.30 -1.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/AU207560
For Sale Buyers $160,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU205698
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Allenton 10 Buchanan Place
Ashburton 100 BeachRoad East
Tinwald 126AMelcombeStreet
Tinwald 10 Kelburn Place
Family living made easy
Tuckedawayinaquiet cul-de-sac,thispermanent material three-bedroom
homeoffers theperfect mixofcomfort,practicalityand spacefor the
wholefamily. Asunny,open-plan kitchen, dining andlivingareawith
plenty of natural light streaminginthrough largewindowsflows to the
conservatory whichisthe perfectspot to overlook thelovelyestablished
gardens.
AllManor of style
An exceptionallifestyle opportunity awaits,withthisdistinguished4.74ha
propertyperfectly positionedjustminutes from town.Designedwith
presence and proportion,the substantialOamarustone residence, built in
2004, offers refinedlivingacrossmultiplespaces. Theexpansive openplan
kitchen, dining and living areasflowseamlesslyfor both relaxedfamily
living and entertaining.
Convenienceliving
Brand new and with good specifications.Welcome to ahomethatisboth
practicaland well proportioned.Openplancraftsman kitchenwithmodern
appliances and astreet outlook.Spacious diningand livingareathat flows
out ontoaconcrete patioand easy care lawn area.
Stylemeetsspace
Discover theperfect blend of comfort, function andthoughtfuldesignin
this beautifully spec'd four bedroom home,nestled on alarge,private rear
sectionthatoffers apeacefulrural feel while still beinginthe town
boundary.The master bedroom is generously sized, complete with itsown
privateaccess to apatio andexpansive deck.
ForSale Buyers $625,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU213288
ForSale Buyers $2,150,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AL202780
For Sale Buyers $630,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU208955
For Sale Buyers $950,000+
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Web pb.co.nz/AU210363
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Lake Hood 21 Torbay Avenue
Huntingdon 11 Waterton Point
Allenton 221 MethvenHighway
Ashburton 374 CochranesRoad
LifestylelivingatLakeHood
Architecturally designedtocapturethe sun, onanorth-facing1224 sqm
section, this beautifully presentedhomesitsinaquiet cul-de-sac at Lake
Hood.Aqualitybuild by IngoldBuilders, it offers theperfect blendof
comfort, practicality, and lifestyle. Lightand bright throughout,the
welcomingentranceleads to asmall office before opening into thesunny
kitchen, dining, andlivingspace.
Unrivalled lakefrontliving
Nestledonaquietstreet in ahighlysought-after neighborhood,this
stunningresidence offers theperfect blendofluxuryand tranquility. This
impressive home serves as aprivate retreat, idealfor relaxation and
entertaining alike. Immersed in thetrueessenceofLakeHood living.
Opportunities to enjoykayaking, paddle-boarding, or waterskiingatyour
door step.
Alifestyle opportunity nottobemissed!
Locatedjustminutes from centralAshburtonand amere2km from the
town boundary,thisexceptionallifestyle property offers theperfect
balanceofrural tranquilityand modern convenience. Seton3.22hectares
of flat,well-fenced land plus an additional2.6ha of Ecan grazingland, this
is an idealretreat forfamilies, retirees,seekingspace to live, work,and
unwind.
Mountainviews andequestrianfacilities.
Set on 8hainaquiet andprivate ruralsetting, this spacious 350m2home
is desinged forfamily living. The well laid-out kitchen formsthe heartof
thehome, flowingintothree separatelivingareas that provide plentyof
spacefor everyday life, entertaining, or simply relaxing.The home includes
threegenerousdoublebedrooms,supportedbyafamily bathroom with
bath, vanity andtoilet.
ForSale By Negotiation
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For Sale Buyers $1,360,000+
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Sean Patterson
021 059 8290
Hamish Niles
027 435 6265
Kirsty Clay
027 308 7557
Property Brokers Ashburton
Residential/Lifestyle&RuralSales Consultants
Paddy Strange
027 491 5259
Karen McRae
027 436 4146
Mel Perriton
022 175 0780
Leah Harrison
027 737 2489
CharlotteEvans
021 971 801
Robert Harnett
027 432 3562
Murray Young
027 434 0942
Chris Murdoch
027 434 2545
Greg Jopson
027 447 4382
Jason Rickard
027 245 8495
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Ashburton 102 Coplands Road
Ashburton 232 DromoreMethven Road
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Family andfarming versatility
Positioned to captureoutstaning mountain viewsfromall parts, this well-presented
property offers an excellentbalanceofproductiveland,reliableirrigation, quality
improvements and modern family home. Allbases arecovered from dairysupport,
intensivearablethrough to livestockoptions with ahighway border also creating additional
promotional or business alternatives.Featuring aspaciousquality built330m2home
providingfunctional and comfortablefamilyliving. Positionedtomakethe most of the
setting,withexpansiveviews,private and welcomingatmosphere.
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DeadlineSale closes Thursday 20th
November,2025 at 12.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR213712
Productive land -prime position
Locatedinthe sought-after Winchmoredistrict, this well presented29.61 ha property
offers aversatile land useopportunity forbuyersseekingaproductive irrigated holding
with soundimprovementsand excellent centralMid Canterburylocation. Ideally suited for
dairysupport,astrategicadditiontolargerfarmunits or as afirst or retirement farm.The
land is currently utilised forintensive arable including potatoes,dairy supportand
cattle/sheep finishing, supportedbyefficient irrigationinfrastructure. Irrigationisdelivered
pressurisedtothe propertyvia theALILschemewith shares included in thepurchase.
4 1 2
DeadlineSale closes Wednesday12th
November,2025 at 3.00pm,(unless
sold prior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR210287
Ashburton 32 Ashton Road
Greenstreet 1071 AshburtonStaveleyRoad
MountSomers 136 Prices Road
Otaio 1353 WaimateHighway
DeadlineSale
NewListing
Final Notice
Productive and reliable
Rosedaleisahighlyproductive irrigated farmingoperation that combines
proven cropping performancewithstrong livestock-carrying capacity.
Benefiting from yearsofconsistent management andqualityinputs,the
property reliablyproduces premiumyieldswhile also offering excellent
options forlivestock,havingpreviouslybeenutilisedfor winteringcows.
Primed forfuturedevelopment
Presenting anattractive farm unitof83.2176 ha with twotitleslocatedin
theGreenstreet district,17kmfromAshburton. Recent developmenthas
included ahighyielding117 metreboredrilled, tested with consent for
5mm/ha/day.
"The Downs" -411 ha
Seldom doweget theopportunitytomarketsuchawell knownMid
Canterburyproperty. Locatedinthe foothills of Canterbury at Mt Somers.
Presentlyrun as alarge scaledeer velvetingpropertyproducing
approximately6.5 tonnesofvelvet. Extensivelysub divided into
approximately180 paddocks with excellent deer facilities andthree
homes.
Mid-scaledairy opportunity
Takeadvantage of higher payoutlevelsand secure your placeonthe
property ladder with this well-established 330.2693 ha farm.Featuringa
semi-self-contained, mid-scaleoperation with aherringboneshed, it
produced 280,565kgMSlastseasonand is supportedbyvarious shedding
options,infrastructure, and housingchoices. Irrigated usinggroundwater
appliedvia pivot, RotoRainerand K-line.
DeadlineSale closes 12.00pmWed 12 Nov
2025
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR211370
ForSale From $3,000,000 +GST (ifany)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR105846
For Sale $14,000,000 +GST (ifany)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR215144
DeadlineSale closes 12.00pm Wed12Nov
2025
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR210949
Allenton 15 MethvenHighway
Ashburton 1033 Boundary Road
Auction
NewListing
Rareopportunityonthe edge of NW Ashburton
Locationwithmultipleland uses
3 1 1
Positioned on thefringe of NorthWestAshburton, this is aunique
and versatileopportunity to secure awellestablishedyardwith
multiple sheds, ampleland androom to furtherdevelop. With
reducing interest ratesthere has neverbeen abettertimetoinvestin
land.Withclear vendor instructions,weinviteall interested buyers to
register interest in this long held family property. Privatelyaccessed
from MethvenHighway,thisexpansivepropertyoffersaflexible
footprintthat will appealtoawiderangeofbuyersfromcontractors
and investorstolifestyle seekersand businessowners. Whether
you're lookingfor abaseofoperations, astorage hub,orasite to
grow your business.
Auction 1.00pm,Thu 27thNov,2025
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AL215087
Greg Jopson
M 027 447 4382
On behalf of ourvendorsweofferagenuine purchaseopportunityin
atightly held MidCanterbury location,tosecureaproductive and
versatile80.93 ha farmingunitsuitablefor multiple land uses.
Situated in theWillowbyfarmdistrict, closetoAshburton, services
andschools, this is aseldom-availableopportunity to secure awellpresentedstandalone
arablefarmunitoffering land useversatility
and proven performance. The strong moisture retentivesoils are
ideally suited to arable production, livestockfinishing,orasadairy
supportblock whatever theprevailingclimaticconditions.
Deadline Sale closes Thursday4th
December,2025 at 12.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR215900
Greg Jopson
M 027 447 4382
PropertyBrokers LtdLicensedREAA2008 |pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

Ashburton 38 WilliamsRoad
Mount Somers 212 Prices Road
Deadline Sale
DeadlineSale
Compactdairy opportunity
Awell-managed, compactdairy farm of approximately133.15 ha,
ideally situated in theheart of MidCanterbury.Thoughtfully
designedfor maximumefficiency,thishigh-performingunitbenefits
from reliable groundwater irrigationand alayoutthat supports
streamlinedday-to-day operations. Consistently producing
approximately 196,000 kgMS off400 cows,the propertypresentsas
ahighlyfunctional andproductivefarming platform. Cornwall South
represents an exceptional opportunity to secure aquality dairyunitin
ahighlysought-afterlocation.
4 3
DeadlineSale closes Wednesday
19thNovember, 2025 at 12.00pm,
(unlesssoldprior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR209422
Jason Rickard
M 027 245 8495
"Rutland" -MtSomers
The sale of "Rutland", held in thevendor'sfamily since1962, presents
an exciting strategicacquisition or standalone farm purchase
opportunity.ThisattractiveMid Canterburyfoothills farmingunitis
situated in what is considered areliableclimaticzoneclose to Mt
Somers,inahistorically tightlyheldfarming area.Thisquality and
versatile194 ha farm has ahistory of dairy support,sheep breeding,
andlivestock finishing. Rollingcontourand flats, plus paddock
subdivisionwithlane access,allowfor efficientstock movement.The
propertyboasts agood levelofoverall infrastructure,featuring a
threestand woolshed with coveredyards,steel cattleyards and
storage.
3 1 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday27th
November,2025 at 12.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR192206
Greg Jopson
M 027 447 4382
Winchmore 446 DromoreMethven Road
Deadline Sale
Methven 100/246 VaughansRoad
DeadlineSale
A classofits own!
Seldom availableinthe highlysought-afterWinchmore area,this
44-hectarepropertypresentsanexceptionalopportunity for those
seekingaproductiveand versatilefarming operationcomplemented
by an executiveresidence.Built in timeless Oamaru stone,the 315m2
four-bedroom plus office homeisimmaculately presentedand offers
aperfect blendofclassiccharacterand modern comfort. Unimpeded
ruraland mountain viewsisanoutstanding feature. Thefarm
benefitsfrompivot sprayirrigationsuppliedtothe propertyvia
AshburtonLyndhurstIrrigation scheme,thisensures reliable andcost
efficientwater supplyfor arange of agricultural and pastoralland
uses.
4 3 2
DeadlineSale closes Tuesday 18th
November,2025 at 12.00pm,(unless
sold prior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR208500
Greg Jopson
M 027 447 4382
Qualityinvestment
Strategically positioned, thesaleofour vendors138.59 ha arable
farm unit, incorporatingtwo titles,excellent Methvenlocationand
quality Templetonsoils is an exciting opportunity.Whether it's to
secure additional land area forneighbours, nearby farmsorasa
standalone arable/livestock finishingordairy support unit, this is a
compelling land investment.The farm hasbeen subjecttosound
farm management centered on an arable rotation with lamb
finishingoverthe past17years by thecurrent lessees andis
presentedingreat heart. The Templetonsilt loam over clay soils area
featureplusarablehistory andsystemfocused to attain consistent
yields and productivity
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday
26thNovember, 2025 at 12.00pm,
(unlesssoldprior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/AR202179
Greg Jopson
M 027 447 4382
PropertyBrokers LtdLicensedREAA2008 |pb.co.nz
Proud to be here

Open Homes
SATURDAY 8THNOVEMBER
56 Catherine Street, Tinwald 10:00 -10:30am 4 2 2 AHB31207
22 Melcombe Street,Tinwald 10:00 -10:30am 3 1 4 AHB30845
63 Davis Crescent, Ashburton 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 1 AHB31188
1Robert Street, Hinds 10:30 -11:00am 5 3 2 MVN30132
123 Albert Street,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 4 2 2 AHB31211
NewListing/Open Home
2/42 Aitken Street,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 2 1 1 AHB31183
15 Coniston Drive, Ashburton 11:15 -11:45am 3 2 2 AHB31186
74 Melcombe Street,Ashburton 11:45 -12:15pm 3 1 3 AHB31193
34 Chalmers Avenue,Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 4 2 1 AHB31150
15 Wakanui Road, Ashburton 12:00 -12:30pm 3 3 2 AHB31171
3/169 South Street, Ashburton 12:30 -1:00pm 2 1 0 AHB31152
2Pratley Crescent,Ashburton 12:45 -1:15pm 3 1 0 AHB31170
4/29 Cox Street, Ashburton 1:15 -1:45pm 2 1 0 AHB31208
23 StrowanAvenue, Ashburton 1:30 -2:00pm 3 2 2 AHB31184
SUNDAY 9THNOVEMBER
4/29 Cox Street, Ashburton
Alovelysunny unit located close to all that central
Ashburton has to offer. Enjoy space and sunwhile
relaxing in this lovely warm unit that has had some
upgrading through the years.
This unit is one of 4with all units having astreet
presence on Cass Street. Unit 4of 4, you have the
pleasure of privacyand alovelygarden area aswell as
an extra space to create an extra garden.
ForSale
Expressions ofinterest
over $330,000
clView
Saturday 1:15pm -1:45pm
2 1 0
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027 410 6216
123 Albert Street,Ashburton 11:00 -11:30am 4 2 2 AHB31211
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96 Ashburton Gorge Road, MountSomers
4 3 3
Open Home
56 Catherine Street, Tinwald
•Fourdouble bedrooms (with great storage)
•Masterwith ensuite andwalk-in-robe
•Open plan kitchen, dining, living
•Separate lounge
•Entertainers kitchen with walk-in pantry
ForSale
$818,000
View
Saturday 10:00am -10:30am
4 2 2
KimMiller
027 236 8627
•Dream retreat on1ha in the countryside
•4bedroom, 3bathroom residence built in 2021
•Full ofnatural light plus skylights
•Chef’s kitchen, featuring top ofthe line appliances,
custom cabinetryand Italian tiles
•The high ceiling and largewindows provide stunning
views ofthe surrounding mountains
•Ideal flowfor alfresco dining with multiple outdoor
dining areas
•Second garage with an adjoining art room
Deadline Sale
closing onThursday20th
November 2025 at 2:00pm
(UnlessSoldPrior)
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021 751 009
ShirleyFitzgerald
027 220 1528
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB31207
Real Estate Mid CanterburyProperty Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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027 236 8627
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027 410 6216
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96 AshburtonGorge Road, MountSomers
4 3 3
Discoveryourdream retreatwhere the essence ofDanish “Hygge”comes to life in this
stunning single-story home.This 303 metre residence sits on 1hectare (2.47acres) offlat
land, quietlyblending into the picturesque landscape.
Enjoybreathtakingviews of Mt Somers and Mt Hutt from the expansive north-facing living
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Four generous double bedrooms, including aluxurious mastersuite with an ensuite and
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Experience year round cosinesswith hydronic underfloor heating powered by state ofthe
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The beautifully designed family bathroom, features arelaxing sauna,which will be your
sanctuaryduring the snowyweather.
There isasecond garage completewith its own designated art studio and unobstructed
mountain views.
Don’t delay viewing.
Deadline Sale closingonThursday 20th November at 2:00pm (UnlessSoldPrior)
ShirleyFitzgerald
027 220 1528
shirley.fitzgerald@raywhite.com
Margaret Feiss
021 751 009
margaret.feiss@raywhite.com
Real Estate Mid CanterburyPropertyLimited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The history ofthe Halloween pumpkin is rooted in the Irish myth of"Stingy Jack," where hollowed-out turnips were carved with frightening faces
to ward off evil spirits. This tradition was brought to America byIrish immigrants in the 1800s, who found pumpkins to be larger and easier to
carve. Pumpkins replaced turnips as the preferred medium, leading tothe modern jack-o'-lantern tradition that has become asymbol of
Halloween. IMAGE: drevozivota.sk
Thoughts on faith and light
amid Geraldine festivities
Isee that the St Andrews Geraldine folk are
throwing aLight Partyatthe endofthe month
(GNews 16.10.25). In the same issue, locals
arereportedand invitedtocelebrate theDiwali
Festival of Light, where the lighting of lamps
and candles is symbolic of light overcoming
darkness. AndbackinSeptember,the Geraldine
PrimarySchoolchildrenspectacularly performed
aplayentitled“What Lies Between Lightand
Dark” (GNews 11.9.25).
Thesesound like wonderful eventstobrighten
ourdays. But, theBritannica websitetells me
that the Diwali lights are lit toworship and
invite thepresenceofvarious pagangodsand
goddesses. And the message ofthe children’s
school production was that there needs tobe
acompromise between light and dark where
we allexist in harmony.
So, Ibegin tothink that we may beseeing
in these elements the entity spoken of in the
Christianscripturesasone whomasquerades
as an angel oflight. This isthe same person
being glorified at St Mary’s Messy Church
(GNews 16.10.25), again inbrilliant colours,
whom God names in the scriptures, “that old
serpent, calledthe Devil, andSatan,who deceives
thewhole world.”
Athousandlocalsclaimed to be Christians
in the last census. We need to wake up from
ourtwilightsleep;two thirds of thetownwalk
in darkness.
Take care,StAndrews,thatyourLight Party
preaches and glorifies Jesus, the true Light,
and isnot just another festival where the
community enjoys hiscounterfeit.
CHRISTINE BLOGG
GNews invitedlocal ministerstorespond:
Thank you for the opportunity torespond
to your correspondent.
1. On the‘issue’ of Rockythe Rock Snake,
while your correspondent quotes Revelation
12:9,Inote that Jesushimself only ever referred
toaserpent in thecontext of hissalvificmission.
In John 3:14, hereferences Moses lifting up
the bronze serpent asacure for snakebites
(Numbers21).Thisisitselfaninterestingstory,
given theprohibition on graven images (Exodus
20:4). Our snake was created out ofpainted
rocks as an activity following ateaching on
John 3:14. Wealso noted that many Psalms,
such as Psalm 18:2,describeGod as the‘rock’
on whichwestand.
2. Personally, Irejoice inthe plurality of
faiths and traditions inour society. Much of
ourChristian traditionpiggy-backs on earlier
religiousbeliefs.Christmas will be celebrated
on thesameday as theMithraicfestivalofSol
Invictus.Easternot only drawsonthe Jewish
Pesach (Passover),but also on theAnglo-Saxon
festival of the goddess Eostre whose cult was
associated with haresand eggs.Inmyhumble
opinion, to lightacandle againstthe darkness
with ourHindu,Sikh, or Jain friendscan only
be apositivething in this troubled world.
3. Hallowe’en has connections with the
Christian observance ofAll Hallow’s Eve, the
vigil ofAll Saints’ Day and the first day of
Allhallowtide. Theobservancecoincides with
theCelticseasonofSamhain.Thiswas thought
to be atimewhenthe veil between this world
and thenext thinned. Theoriginalpurpose of
thedisguises wastoavoid beingrecognisedby
wandering spirits. Inour context, we have
borrowedthe trick-or-treatdoor-to-door quest
forlollies fromthe USA. Incommonwithother
church groups, StAndrew’s offers alighter
alternative.
All Souls’ Day, 2November, iscelebrated
in some Spanish-speaking countries, notably
Mexico,asDíadeLos Muertos,whenthe dead
are remembered, often inafun and even
irreverent way. Visits to thecemeteryare part
of that celebration. Some families in this part
of theworld includeavisittotheir dead as part
of Christmas. REV HUGH MCCAFFERTY
The Light Party is afree gift tothe Geraldine
Community as apositivealternative to Halloween
tocreateasafe,fun environmentfor all, without
focusing on the darker aspects connected to
Halloween.The LightParty hasbeenrunning
each 31 October for more than adecade,
independentofany otherfestivities andevents.
JASON SHAW, ON BEHALF OF
ST ANDREW'S CHURCH LEADERSHIP
St Mary’s Halloween Soup Kitchen was ajolly
affair: pumpkin soup, spooky treats and
Spotify’s ‘Halloween’s Greatest Hits’ playlist.
Leftovers were offered to the trick-or-treaters
later in the day. PHOTOS: FiMcCafferty
Church and Halloween:
asurprising pairing?
Surprised to see you [the Anglican Church]
advertise St Mary’salongsideHalloween
images [in the Soup Kitchen ad]. Why?
What does your congregation think about
it… anything goes to fit in with society.
GNEWS READER
“Let us now praise famous men, and our
fathers in their generations. The Lord
apportioned to them great glory,his majesty
from the beginning (Sirach44:1-2).”
Hallow E’en isours [the church’s] and
Iwant it back. While its origins may be
pre-Christian, the hallowofall hallows is
the same word we use in theLord’sprayer
-holy. Itisthe vigil of All Saints’ Day and
has been formally so since 844CE.
Likeall our Christian festivals, some of
the earlier symbolism and references
persist and are even embellished by
commercial interests. So Father Christmas
is not only the fourth-centuryStNicholas
of Myra, many ofhis characteristics also
relate tothe Norse god Odin and other
pagan deities. Our Easter bunnies (originally
hares) and eggs relate tothe cult of the
Germanic goddess Eostre.
Few are bothered by these images.
By the same token, Iamnot concerned
to see the occasional pumpkin attached
to AllHallows’Eve. REVHUGH MCCAFFERTY
Message of thanks to caring youths at skate park
On Saturday (27 October) my friend and I
went forawalk,yes, abeautiful day, and we
enjoyedour walk till we arrivedbackatthe
Domain bythe skate park. There wemet a
young lady of approximately 25 years old.A
lovely-looking lady who looked as though
she would have had everything going in the
worldfor her,but unfortunately,she had lots
of health issues that only professionals could
help her with. My friend talked to her while
Irangthe police(therehad been acall before
me that Ididn't know about tillafterwards).
My friend and Istayedtill the police arrived.
I have never experienced anything like
this inmyseventy-fiveyears, but fortunately,
my friend had some experience while she
wasnursing. Therewerefive young lads on
bikes in the skateparkthat shewas mouthing
offtoo when we arrived, and I’dliketopublicly
thank them fortheir behaviourand concern
for this very vulnerable young lady. I’d also
liketoapologise to them fornot makingsure
they were okay before leaving, and thank
them for being such good citizens; thank
you toyou all for caring. JENNY
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Pleasant Valley Playgroup
celebrates 40+ years of
community and connection
On Saturday, 1November, Pleasant
Valley Playgroup marked
aremarkable milestone, celebrating
over 40 years of nurturing young
children and building community.
The sun was shining, the turnout was
fantastic, and the atmosphere was
filled with warmth and nostalgia as
families past and present came
together to celebrate.
Aspecial highlight was meeting
Charlotte Woods and Ali Trengrove
(Ebbett), who founded the playgroup
approximately 43years ago.
Together with Owen Daly, the oldest
child currently attending, they
planted acommemorative tree,
symbolising growth, legacy, and the
enduring spirit of the playgroup.
It was wonderful to welcome new
families and reconnect with old
friends. Both children and adults had
ablast with face painting, the
bouncy castle, games, and toys.
Guests also enjoyed atasty BBQ,
delicious home baking, and a
beautiful celebratory cake.
We would like toextend aheartfelt
thank you toeveryone who joined us
for the celebration, and to all those
who have contributed to Pleasant
Valley Playgroup over the years
Your time, energy, and care have
helped shape awarm, welcoming
space for generations
of families, and we’re so grateful.
Pleasant Valley Playgroup runs
every Monday from 9:30am to
12:30pm during the school term.
All families with children under
six are warmly welcome. For more
information, please visit our
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Tony Backhouse gospel
workshop in Geraldine
Last Thursday, 30October,
the Geraldine Arts Council hosted
aGospel Singing workshop led by
acclaimed teacher Tony Backhouse.
More than 40 singers, including
members ofthe Geraldine
Community Choir and the Rythmix
Singers, attended the two-hour
workshop held atStMary’s Church.
Organiser Elaine Taylor says,
“Next time we’ll make itatwo-day
workshop”.
Tony Backhouse encourages the
Alto section during the two-hour
gospel workshop.
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SAFE COMMUNITIES
Pasifika blessing
CARTOONIST’SVIEW
Tangata Atumotu Trust celebrated a
special milestone on October 30 with the
blessing of our new office space at 160
Havelock St. It was an uplifting and
heartfelt gathering that brought
together our staff, community members,
and local partners ­anoccasion filled
with warmth, pride, and shared
purpose.
For 25 years, we have been privileged
to serve the Pasifika community across
Canterbury, with our roots firmly
planted in Christchurch. Our new,
dedicated hub in Ashburton deepens
our connection in the Hakatere region.
The new space allows us to bring
culturally responsive health and social
services even closer to home for our
Pasifika families.
Our Ashburton team includes four
passionate staff members offering a
range ofservices, including community
navigation, kaiawhina support (clinical
connector), Tamaiti Healthy Homes,
and our newest addition ­mobile
nursing support.
We deliver essential healthcare
directly to homes, workplaces and
community spaces, helping to reduce
barriersbyproviding timely,culturally
responsive care.
Our local team also hosts our Island
Breeze community programme once a
month at the Ashburton Art Gallery. It’s
avibrant space where we connect
through crafts and culture, celebrating
the richnessofour heritage and the
strength ofour community.
This new office is more than just a
building, it demonstrates our
commitment to connection, care, and
the wellbeing of our Pasifika community
in Hakatere. We are excited to grow
alongside our community and continue
serving with heart.
We strongly encourage our fellow
Pasifika community members in the
Hakatereregion to visit us online and
explore the services we offer. Together,
we can worktowards better health
outcomesfor our families andafuture
where our Pasifika communities are
healthy, thriving, and connected.
LETTERTOTHE EDITOR
Through your column, on behalf of
Ashburton County Lions Iwish to
sincerely thank the public of
Ashburton and surrounding towns for
the tremendous support yougave our
club with our 4th ‘Stars in Your Eyes’
event, and supporting the Canterbury
West Coast Rescue Mission 26, once
again it was asellout event.
To our many sponsors, your
generous contributions were very
much appreciated, our judges who
had the hard task of judging the
contestants and their songs, the
audience who voted forthe People’s
Choice .
To Roger Scammell who did all our
contestants video clips, Brent Gray
our emcee for his enthusiasm and
excellent presentation, Lanae and
Bruce Hill for their selection of songs.
To the event centre staff for your
support and guidance once again with
‘Stars in your Eyes’ and lastly to all13
contestants who without you ‘Stars in
Your Eyes’ would not have been
possible. Your outstanding
performances gave ‘Stars in Your
Eyes’ colour, sound and life for all to
enjoy. Thank you.
Nicola Kelly and my committee Stars
in your Eyes 2025 Ashburton.
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HOME &GARDEN
Warmerweather promises good results
Labour Weekend, and those
surprising cold snaps, has been
and gone.
The days are getting longer
and soil temperatures are
rising, resulting in faster
growth for established plants
and young seedlings.
Seed sown now is also almost
certain to germinate.
Vegetables
French and butter beans can
be sown in the open.
Place the seeds singly, about
15cm apart and 5cm deep.
Runner beans for growingup
trellises or on frames can also
be sown now in asunny spot.
Smaller cucumber varieties
can be sown in rich soil but, in
cooler areas, these and other
cucurbits, including zucchini
(courgettes), are better grown
from plants bought from a
garden centre.
Main­crop beetroot can be
sown, to mature in autumn and
stand over winter.
Sow beetroot seed about 1cm
deep.
Abeetroot seed is actually a
cluster of three or four seeds,so
when the seedlings appear, thin
them to 15cm apart.
The thinnings can be used to
fill gaps in rows.
Asparagus can be harvested
now and spears can be taken
over the next month.
If this is the first season for
your asparagus, resist taking
any shoots so the root system
can develop.
This self­discipline will pay
STYLISH: Runner beans for growing up trellisesoronframes can also be sown now in asunny spot.
dividends in yearstocome with
more, fatter stems to pick.
When taking spears, snap
them off as close to the base as
possible, taking care not to
damage new buds around them.
Give an application of
general fertiliser, at the rate of
100g per sqm, before harvesting
starts, then liquid manure
regularly for the rest of the
growing season.
Sweet corn can still be sown.
Choose afast­maturing variety
and sow in groups of six to eight
plants, 15cm apart in each
direction, to help fertilisation.
The plants need shelter from
cold winds and plenty of
compost and lime.
Peas, lettuce, carrots, spring
onions, radish and turnips can
still be sown for succession
crops.
Winter greens, savoy
cabbage, broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, kale and cauliflower
should be sown now.
Flowers
Love­in­a­mist (Nigella)
candytuft, larkspur, Calliopsis,
sweet sultan, Clarkia and
Shirley poppies are among
annuals that resent being
transplanted and should be
sown where they are to flower.
Phlox is asweet­scented
perennial that comes in shades
of pink and lavender, as well as
white.
Plants should now be amass
of shoots. Alittle blood and
bone worked in around the
plants will ensure agood
display in late summer.
Tulips and narcissi should be
left as long as possible before
lifting, cleaning, then
replanting or storing. Foliage
must not be removed until it has
turned yellow.
Dahlias may be planted and
oldclumps of tubers lifted and
broken up for replanting. Stake
when planting to avoid
damaging the roots later.
Fruit
Hardier tomatoes can be
planted outdoors this month,
but the plants willneed shelter
from strong westerly and
southerly winds. Set stakes in
position before putting in the
plants so the roots will not be
damaged.
Tomatoes need rich, welldrained
soil to which has been
added asprinkling of potash.
Rising buyerconfidence in the market
Homeowners collectively
trimmed $72.5 million from
their original asking prices in
the third quarter of 2025,
according to new data from
realestate.co.nz
The data reflected the
difference between an asking
price listed on the site, and the
price at point of sale or
withdrawal.
On average, vendorswho
reduced their prices took
$34,598 off each listing ­aclear
sign that buyers are still
negotiating hardinarelatively
soft market.
But there are early signs that
the market may be starting to
shift.
Realestate.co.nz spokesperson
Vanessa Williams said via a
statement that the total value of
reductions was less in quarter
three 2025 than it wasthe same
time the year earlier, meaning
the gap between what sellers
want and what buyers will pay
was closing.
She said the drop was
probably due to rising buyer
confidence as interest rates fall.
“When demand picks up,
sellers don’t have to work as
hard to close the gap.”
The number of users of
realestate.co.nz increased by
12.2 per cent year­on­year in
quarter three 2025.
Regionally, Canterbury
recorded an average price drop
of $24,559 across 168 listings
while Coromandel recorded the
largest average drop, with
sellers trimming $61,788 from
their original asking prices.
“These figures show that in
many regions, vendors are
making significant adjustments
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HOME &GARDEN
At this latitude, the sun is still upat10pm on the longest day of the year, and this room captures it all.
Ahome to bring in the wilderness
The desire to connect with
nature in an alpine wilderness
environment and spend
meaningful time with multiple
generations of family informed
the creation of this home.
Although based in Sydney, the
owners of Manukard Gard are
drawn to awild corner of New
Zealand that reminds them of
their northern Sweden
homeland.
The annual trip home to
Scandinavia takes 24 hours, yet
they can be at their Glenorchy
‘‘gard’’ (homestead or farmhouse)
in amere two and a­half hours.
They call it ‘‘Scandinavia
around the corner’’.
They wanted the home to feel
rural, linked to the land in
structural materials and interior
finishes.
‘‘Mountains grow on you and
take over. The design of the
house, with windows to the gable
tops, allows the peaks of the
mountains to be seen in every
direction.
‘‘The local materialsofschist
and mortar, and the 120­year­old
timber exterior of the house
make it timeless, which we like.
It’s not aflavour­of­the­month
thing.’’
Architect Hamish Muir, of
Mason &Wales, notes the
exterior building materials, of a
robust stone base and large
timber post­and­beam
construction, reflect the
surrounding natural landscape.
As these materialsage, the
house will blend into the
mountain environment and
seamlesslyaccommodate the
usual layers of life in the
wilderness, such as cobwebs,
bird droppings and water
staining.
‘‘It’s about authenticity and
balancing the materials to
complement the natural
surroundings and provide
human comfort.’’
Human comfort is key to the
interior, too.
‘‘We come from Scandinavia,
where you spend alot of time
indoors, so the house needs to
feel warm, which is key. The
energy we feel when landing in
Queenstown Airport is
multiplied when we step into the
house.’’
The owner says the test is how
his children feel about it: ‘‘They
love going there, as do our
friends from all over the world.
Everyone feels the uniquenessof
the environment and how that is
brought inside. It is ahome you
walk intoand feel immediately
comfortable sitting in an
armchair or settling on to asofa.’’
Interior designer Jewell
Cassells, of Cassells Green
Interiors, focused on bringing
nature into the home in its softest
guise to counterbalance what can
be, at times, an unforgiving
alpine environment.
The home received aNew
Zealand Institute of Architects
local architecture award this
year.
~ Extract from New Zealand
Rustic: creating ahome inspired
by nature by Kate Coughlan, Tessa
Chrisp and Yolanta Woldendorp,
$59.99, published by Rough &Co.
The Boffi kitchen is generously scaled to suit the house.
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Cultivatingcommunities in our district
Cultivating communities was
the themeofthe Ashburton
A&P Show and for president
Ben Stock engagement from
people in the community did
just that.
It was ‘‘outstanding, we are so
thrilled. It was apositive vibe,’’
he said.
He said support from groups
and business such as the
Pasifka community, Formosa,
Smoke, Leaderbrand and Anzco
saw hundreds of umu meals,
stir frys and burgers given
away.
The weather was
outstanding, the Friday night
function well­supported with
more people encouraged to
attend and there were more
people through the gate, which
was ‘‘really pleasing’’, he said.
He said around the grounds,
there was only positive
feedback on the new equestrian
area.
In the celebrity shearing
competition hairdresser Kim
Reed took honours again, the
Aussies won the Trans Tasman
Dog Trial against New Zealand,
and the Clash of the Colleges a
‘‘huge hit’’ with plenty of banter
from emcee Tangaroa Walker
of Farm 4Life and organiser
Daniel O’Regan.
Stock said the two days were
capped off with agrand parade
‘‘on steroids’’.
‘‘We are so thrilled, so
chuffed with community
support,’’ he said.
He said feedback was now
sought from the community via
the Ashburton A&P Association
Facebook page, on what is
wanted at future shows, and
what could be done better.
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CLUB NEWS
Mid Canterbury Rural Women
Provincial report. At our
October meeting we
congratulated Sandra Curd for
receiving her King’s Service
Medal for all her volunteer
work. It was nice to be able to
see and hold her medal.
Members have alsobeen
delivering Meals on Wheels,
with each group doing aday and
these meals are appreciatedby
the recipients.
Tomorrow we look forwardto
celebrating 100 years of Rural
Women with agarden party at
Winchmore Gardens. This is
promising to be an entertaining
afternoon for all members.
Centenary merchandise is for
sale on the Rural Women
website. Ifind it interesting to
read some of the history of
Rural Women. In 1940 the then
WDFF raised enough money to
purchase aspitfire for the war
effort the money being sent to
England and the plane was
flown by aNew Zealand pilot.
The Sharing Shed which is a
free online event for members
has two in November. Investing
for Future (earlier this week)
and November 18 is Personal
Development. These can be
viewed by registering on the
website and if not amember its
easy to sign up for membership
$50. You can be amember
withoutbelonging to a
particular group.
October 15 was International
Rural Women’s Day. This was
implemented by the United
Nations General Assembly
highlightingthe role of women
in rural areas. Throughout the
world alot of women dependon
agriculture and natural
resources for their livelihood.
In New Zealand, Rural
Women continue to advocate for
schooling, healthcare and
communication services in
rural areas. You can visit the
website for more information on
what Rural Women stand for.
We have concerns about the
threatened cut to mail services,
not everyone has good access to
mobile data and the internet.
School bus services have
already been cut and parents
having to drive children further
to get them to the local school.
On November 26, at 6pm in
the Winchmore hall
Rural@Heart Dinner Group are
holding afunction with Lucy
Gilbert demonstrating agrazing
table which will become the
meal. All women are welcome at
this function, for more
information contact the
Facebook page or email
Maryann at
mcruralatheart@gmail.com
Ournext meetingisThursday,
November 13 at the Ashburton
Library in the Lakes Room
9.45am. With mini guest
speaker, Liz McMillanwill talk
about the new bike park, coffee
afterwards in the café. Inquires
to Kay 0273339513 or visit our
website ruralwomen.nz
Ashburton County Lions
This month we met up at the
Allenton Bowling Club and had
some fun learninghow to play
bowls.
Manythanks to the bowling
club members who shared their
knowledge of the game.
After alot of funand in some
cases, not such good bowls,
presidentAnnette welcomed
members, four Mayfield Lions
Clubmembers and aguest, Kay,
who will be inducted at ournext
meeting. Apologies were
received. Boards circulated for
rosters for Toot for Tucker and
MealsonWheels.
Alovely meal was served by
the ladies of the Bowling club.
Directors gave their reports.
The lily bulbs that have been
potted are comingalong nicely
andwill be for sale soon. Also
gerbera plants will be available
shortly.This month the club has
donated funds to Camp Quality,
the ChildrensDay Out group
and to the ChildCancer
foundation.
Lion Julie outlined the format
and safety plan for Toot for
Tucker which will be held on
Monday 17th November. This
willbethe 25th year that our
club has organised this event,
and once again many thanks to
all those who have supported us
in the past andwelook forward
to agood turnout again this
year.
The “Stars in yourEyes” show
went off very well.
President Annette thanked
Lion Nicky and her team for the
tremendous effort that they put
into making this show the
success it was. Congratulations
to the winner, Trudy Beach, and
to all the other contestants who
performed so well. What alot of
talentwehave in our district.
Manythanks to them all for
their willingness to participate
andthank youtothe community
for supportingthis fundraiser,
with funds raised goingtothe
Canty Westpac Helicopter Trust
Mission 2026 fund.
During the month members
did the Friday driving forthe
daycare centre, rugby gate
duties at the Mid­Canty games,
and got together for alunch at
Taste Café. Several members
visited the Pakeke and Hinds
lions clubs at their October
meetings. This is agood way to
meet fellow Lions and see what
their clubs are doing. President
Annette thanked bowling club
members for hosting us and
everyone enjoyed afun night.
Lions Lucille and Rose won
the raffles and the tailtwisters
had some good tales to tell and
collected fines accordingly,
bringing the meeting to aclose.
Mid Canterbury Central
Friendship Club
President Merv welcomed 65
members and one visitor to our
monthly meeting. Over the last
month, we have lost four
members, two going into care
and we stood for amoment’s
silence over the passing of Ron
Winchester and Gilbert
Donaldson. All four will be
sorely missed. We welcomed
one new member, Peter Watson
who was introduced by his
brother­in­law, Merv Green.
Our mini speaker was David
Howden who spoke about
needing apassion when he
retired, and he found that with
the formation of agroup called
the Hakatere Social History
Group, who cared about the
social history of the Hakatere
Conservation Park, which DOC
were not interested in. David
talked about the frustrations of
working with DOC and making
submissions, and the length of
time to get answers. Upkeep
takes at least ayear to be
approved. Their initial
objective was to stabilise the
stone buildings and maintain
the grounds.
The ConservationPark was
first established in 1857 and in
1862, the stone buildings were
erected. Thomas Henry Potts
first ran cattle on the station
and then changed to sheep and
in 1880, built awool scour.
David talked about how lucky
we are to still have these
buildings as aformer owner
threatened to bulldoze them. A
number of the original buildings
have been restored including
the cook shop, shearer’s
quarters, skin shed, killing shed,
musterer’s hut, and even the
bitches box! Over the early
years, alot of ‘rubbish’ was
discarded under the old
shearing shed, and many years
later when they had aclean­out
under the shed, they discovered
many relics which have been
restored and kept. David
finished by encouraging any
member with an interest in the
High Country to contact him.
Our main speaker was Chris
Redmond, third son of Colin
Redmond who established
Redmond’s 80 years ago. Chris
is avery capable speaker and
spoke ofthe 80 years of business
here in Ashburton. He said that
family business’s are avery
important part of the district
and community. Their business
has given to various projects
over the years, e.g Lake Hood,
EA Networks Centre, the Oak
Grove Tennis Courts and the
A&P Produce Shed to name a
few. Redmond’s started with his
dad Colin, being acabinet
maker, started abusiness
making furniture which grew,
employing five staff down on
West St where Mitre 10 now
operate.
Over time, the business grew
and moved up to East St in 1955,
opposite the overhead rail
bridge. In 1963, Colin expanded
the business but in 1965, after
having afire, they moved to
Burnett St which fortunately
had been purchased prior to
having the fire. When television
came to NZ, he got in to selling
black and white TVs and after a
sponsored trip by Phillips, Colin
started selling colour TVs. The
business grew with the help of
selling good, popular products.
Barry and Graeme built up the
business, expanding into blinds
and various other types of
furniture. Chris was selling cars
for Archibald’s in Christchurch
and then came to join the
business, Graeme moved to
Christchurch, after farming out
at Dromore. Barry has retired
and now Chris is joined by his
son Louis who had been selling
cars in Canada and has been
there five years. They have
since consolidated since Covid
with change being essential to
survive. President Merv
thanked Chris for his address
and recommended Redmond’s
as agreat business to dealwith.
The meeting closed with the
singing of the national anthem.
Ashburton Creative Fibre
The October annual general
meeting of Ashburton Creative
Fibre was held at the meeting
rooms at the Plains Museum on
Monday 20th beginning after a
cuppa, at 10am with asmaller
than usual attendance of
members.
Shona Schofield welcomed
everyone and voiced her thanks
for the support she received
when on leave. Nonetheless,
during that time Shona kept us
all up to speed on the various
creative activities being held.
Minutes of the September
meeting have been circularised
and approved. Correspondence
was dealt with, and it was
reported that the recent Art
Society’s Show revealed ahigh
calibre of entries which were
beautifully displayed. An email
letter from Sue Sanders, South
Canterbury area delegate,
including information on the
South Canterbury Area AGM.
The financial position
appears to be satisfactory. A
reminder went out that
subscriptions for Ashburton
Creative Fibre are now due. The
diary is included in this. This
has had asmall price rise but
this little booklet, beautifully
illustrated is widely
appreciated.
TheAlmoner, Val advised us
of thedeath of Margaret Bean,
remembered with affection and
her keen participation in craft
and her many show entries. May
Greenslade was accorded a
show of appreciation for her 30
years dedication to her work
with community, and
Community House Mid
Canterbury.
Thelibrarian, Lynette
reported the acquisition of
another “Spin­Off” magazine, its
contents including an article on
spindle spinning.
Show and Tell was convened
by Val. Eight large hedgehogs
for sale, acotton crocheted
angel, aknitted scarf, ababy
singlet, two skeins of alpaca, a
home­spun jersey. abasket of
hedgehogs, knitted.
Aforest creature, little bunny
lavender bags, agnome homefelted
cave. Two genuine
Pakistan hats, many more
gnomes a“donsy” of gnomes in
fact, and abasket full of them. A
knitted teddy bear, abig
“squishy to touch” gnome, some
little owlets for the A&Pshow
to join theother woodland
creatures to be put on display
there. Apile of Old Boston
crocheted squares, abig
crocheted knee rug. Shona:
“Lots of stash busting” being
done.
With the conclusion of the
general meeting, the annual
meeting followed, elected
president: Shona Schofield, and
secretary Ian Willis.
The demonstrator for the day
was Pam Whiteford on how to
make areindeer out of flax
leaves. Pam also provided some
helpful written instructions.
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NEWS
Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
65
RESULTS
Ashburton College Cricket
Ashburton College Cricket Club yr 9
team played Shirley Boys High School
yr 9B on Saturday on the Ashburton
Domain. AshColl won the toss and
elected to bowl.
Shirley were bowled out for 132,
with Fergus Durham 3/9 off 4, Finlay
Cosgrove 2/13 off 4, and Logan
Suddaby 1/8 off 3.3. AshColl then got
to 134-3, with Finlay Cosgrove 32
retired, Mac Prendergast 23 n.o. and
extras top scoring with 44. This result
keeps AshColl yr 9atthe top of the
ladder.
In Christchurch, the AshColl 1st XI
played Christchurch Boys High
School 3rd XI Black at Boys High.
Boys High won the toss and elected to
bowl. AshColl were bowled out for 60,
with Ryan Richan top scoring with 27.
Boys High then reached 63 for the
loss of 2wickets, with Toby Grant and
Quinn McDowell getting awicket
each.
The AshColl 2nd XI travelled to
Rolleston to play Rolleston College
1st XI. AshColl won the toss and
elected to bat. They were bowled out
for 139, with Harry Hayman top
scoring with 67. Rolleston then
reached 144 for the loss of 1wicket.
Meanwhile in other cricket, past
AshColl player Lachie Jemmett, now
playing for Riccarton Cricket Club in
Christchurch, had acracker of a
premier XI run at the weekend
claiming nine wickets in two innings
and being knocked for just 38 runs off
13.1 overs. In the first innings he took
aseven wicket haul, finishing with
7-20 off 9.1 overs.
Ashburton 9Holers
19 players were out on the course
playing for the Laurence Hanrahan
Trophy Sponsored by Netherby
Pharmacy.
Winners Lois Sparrow and Peter
Woods (24) followed by Wendy Smith
and Peter Macaulay (22).
Next, we have Ton's Thai Irish
Stableford and November 13 we have
our 9hole closing day and trophy
presentation.
Closing Day Trophy -mixed
Greensome sponsored by Ton's Thai.
Tinwald Cycling Club
Chris Gilbert showed plenty of kick
to lead asolid bunch of riders in to
take victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s,
LL Kirwan and Sons Ltd,
AshburtonOnline, 44km handicap
event round the Wakanui 7Rises
course on Sunday.
Mick O’Conner having his first
season of racing produced astrong
effort to secure the second place
spoils.
Marty Cuttle continued his great
early season form with atradesman’s
like effort to claim the final podium
position.
Jason Wilson found some good
form to take awell-earned fourth
place.
Nick Grijns and Ross Templeton
were in the thick of the finish to round
out the top six.
Scratch marker Kyle Gray rode the
course in 57.00 minutes to lift fastest
time honours, from Craig Domigan
and Cole Harris.
Agood field of juniors went to the
line to contest a16km handicap event.
Thomas Stevenson produced atop
effort to see him take the win and in
doing so lifted fastest time honours,
riding the distance in 30.51.
Charlotte Stevenson backed up her
good recent form with second place.
Declan Gilbert had an eye catching
ride to claim third place.
The ever consistent Nic Dalley was
in fourth, with Lucy Hudson charging
into fifth.
Stacey Hooper saw of all
challengers in division 2totake the
bragging the rights, from Michael
Richards and Liz Wylie.
The future roadies saw Isabella
Harris go back to back over the 6km
course, from Pippa Scott, and
Brooklyn Richards.
Next the club will travel to Methven
to contest a43km handicap event
around the Highbank-Cairnbrea Road
block.
Hampstead Bowling Club
Junior Triples: CMay, HCowan
and AForsythe drew with Oxford 19
all.
3x4’s: NAtkinson, JDrayton, S
Hyndman and FSandys lost 11-22 to
Lincoln. GKellett, CO’Connor, B
Broker and DGrice won 18-14. B
Kellett, LMcBrydie, RBroker and L
Ford won 24-16. Next week at home
to Belfast.
7’s South Canterbury Competitions:
RWard and AMillar won 21-19. B
Paul and TPearce won 21-15. Triples:
MQuinn, TInwood and AHuband lost
18-20 to Geraldine 1. Next against
Geraldine 2, away.
Sunday finalists in the Shanghai
singles were Radio, Barbie and
Bronson with Barbie coming out the
winner. Congratulations!
Ashburton Ladies Golf
Tuesday 23 September 2025 –
African Stableford Pairs Combined
Stableford: Vicki Moore &Joyce van
der Heide– 82 pts, Mary-Lou Watson
&Brenda Whittaker –82pts, Kay Fox
&Catherine Trott -80pts, Pauline Bell
&Wendy Parr –78pts.
Nearest the pins: No 4: Flowers at
the Gate: Sue Hastie, No 8:
SamanthaRose: Erin Porter, No 12:
Lynn’s small Salon: Catherine Trott,
No 14: Preen Ashburton:Vicki Moore.
Millhouse Kitchen –Longest Putt –No
18: Leigh Wackrow. Two’s: Catherine
Trott –No4&No12.
Mayfield Ladies Golf
Stableford round/ Final Ruapuna
Rosebowl, Cate Hogan-Wright beat
Helen Rapsey 3/2.
Stableford Round: 1st Sue Graham
41 Stablefords, 2nd Katrina Mensen
35 cb Jan Clucas &Sharon Duthie.
Nearest to the pins: #2 Ross
Brothers Fiona Peck, #11 Memory/
Patron Cate Hogan/Wright, #5 Sims
Bakery Jan Clucas, #14 Terrace Croft
Sue Graham, 9&18 Colombus,
Longest Putt Joan Johns.
Player of the Day: Sue Graham.
County Vets Golf
Results of play at Ashburton
Monday, November 3RSA Trophy:
1st John McArthur 41, 2nd Keith Hogg
39, 3rd= Mike Gray and Clarry Whiting
38, 5th= Peter Green, Bruce Collins,
Wayne Kerr and Roger Irvine 37.
Twos: Tony Sheppard 12.
Birdie Nett Eagles not struck No 11.
Next game November 17 at
Tinwald, Selwyn Vets visiting.
Ashburton Bowling Club
Women’s championship 4s
winners: DGutberlet, NWoods, A
Gibbs, HGray.
Sat rollovers: Nov 1: WLee, A
Gibson, BWatson.
Saturday, Oct 25 rollovers winners:
DPrendergast, BWatson, WLee.
Waireka Croquet Club
Interclub results: Intermediate
Grade: Waireka Red vs Aorangi,
Waireka won by default.
Primary Grade: Waireka Green v
Aorangi -Sharon Hurst 5vDan
Steven, John Davis 7vGavin Young
6, Gaylene Smith 4vKevin Waite 7,
Margaret Sloper 7vSylvia Taylor 5,
Sharon Hurst 7vGavin Young 5,
John Davis 5vDan Steven, Margaret
Sloper 4vKevin Waite 7, Gaylene
Smith 7vSylvia Taylor 3, Margaret
Sloper 7vSylvia Taylor 5, Sharon
Hurst 7vGavin Young 5, John Davis
5vDan Steven 7, Margaret Sloper 4
vKevin Waite 7, Gaylene Smith v
Sylvia Taylor 3. Sharon Hurst &John
Davis 7vDan Stevens &Gavin
Young 2, Gaylene Smith &Margaret
Sloper 7vKevin Waite &Sylvia Taylor
4: Waireka won 7games Aorangi 4
games.
Waireka Pink vGeraldine -Pauline
Scott 4vSilvy Baunian 7, Margaret
Rickard 7vChris O’Sullivan ,Darian
Miller 6vBev Hill 7, Gail Gutsell 3v
Jan Kidd 7, Pauline Scott 7vChris
O’Sullivan 6, Margaret Rickard 1v
Silvy Baunian 7, Darian Miller 1vJan
Kidd, Gail Gutsell 7vBev Hill 5,
Pauline Scott &Margaret Rickard 7v
Chris O’Sullivan &Silvy Baunian 2,
Darian Miller &Gal Gutsell 2vJan
Kidd &Bev Hill 7: Geraldine won 6
games, Waireka 4games.
Meanwhile Jarrod Coutts from
Waireka, and former members
Edmund Fordyce and brothers Logan
and Reece McCorkindalerepresented
New Zealand in asix strong team at
the 2025 World Championship in
Association Croquet in Florida last
month.
They all reached the knockout
stage.
Fordyce then went on to reach the
final of the Bowl Event; and Logan
McCorkindale the semifinal where his
opponent Reg Bamford of South
Africa proved too strong.
Logan lost the semifinal three
games to nil and Bamford went on to
win his sixth world championship title.
Well done to the entire team and
congratulations to Logan for winning
the bronze medal and to Reg Bamford
for his world championship title.
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66 Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
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Adamsontotake helm in new role
TONI.WILLIAMS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Jeremy Adamson has been
appointed chief executive
officer of Rangitata Diversion
Race Management Ltd
(RDRML).
He will start in January,
following the departure of
outgoing chief executive Tony
McCormick.
RDRML board chair Jen
Crawford said the board of
RDRML was delighted to
announce Adamson’s
appointment which saw a
number of ‘‘high calibre
candidates’’apply from
throughoutNew Zealand.
‘‘Jeremy has 25 years of broad
businessand commercial
experience, including most
recently as general manager
strategy &engagement at EA
Networks in his home town of
Ashburton.’’
‘‘What impressed us about
Jeremy was his community
connections, his purposedriven
approach to leadership
and his understanding of the
significanceofthe RDR as an
intergenerational asset,’’ she
said.
‘‘Tony McCormickhas often
described the RDR as the
lifeblood ofMid Canterbury
and we feel that Jeremy will
continue that legacyonbehalf
of the company and deliver for
all of the communities that
Jeremy Adamson.
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benefit from the supply of
water.’’
She said there was multifaceted
use of the water
supplied from the RDR system
which was economically and
socially significant for Mid
Canterbury, and the
Canterbury economy.
‘‘He will be agreat fit for the
team,’’ she said.
Adamson said via astatement
that he was looking forward to
contributing to the evolution of
the RDR and the enhancing
value delivered into the
district.
‘‘I have apassion for the Mid
Canterbury community, local
strategic asset ownership, and
the strong purpose that drives
RDRML –delivering water
sustainably as an
intergenerational asset,” he
said.
Crawford, on behalf of the
board, was thankful to
McCormick for his contribution
including construction of the
fish screen, significant flood
repair works and stakeholder
relationships in the district.
‘‘The commissioning of a
landmark report also
highlighted the significant role
that the RDR plays in supporting
the Canterbury economy.’’
‘‘Tony will continue in the role
until the end of this year, with
Jeremy commencing in late
January 2026.’’
Crawford said she expected a
new Ashburton District Council
appointee to the board was
expected in the coming weeks.
Swiggs promises unity, named Ecan chair
BYJONATHAN LEASK, DAVID HILL
Local democracy reporters
Deon Swiggs has been elected
unopposed as the chair of
Canterbury Regional Council.
“I will bring this table
together,” Swiggs said.
He had been Environment
Canterbury'sdeputy chair to
former chair Craig Pauling in
the last term.
Swiggs was nominated and
seconded by Mid­Canterbury/
Ōpākihi councillors John
Sunckell and Ian Mackenzie.
He thanked his fellow
councillors for the honour and
privilege of being elected chair.
“I look forward to getting on
with the work.
“We have alot of work ahead
of us.
“Thank you so much for
having the confidence in me.”
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forwardfor the deputy role,
with NgāiTahu councillor
Iaean Cranwell winning the
vote.
Fourth­term North
Canterbury councillor Claire
McKay and first­term
ChristchurchCentral/Ōhoko
councillor Nettles Lamont
werealso nominated.
In the first round of voting,
Cranwell receiving 15 of the
votes, including from Swiggs.
McKay voted for herself,
while Lamont cast her vote for
Cranwell when he was already
holding an insurmountable
lead.
Cranwell was acouncillor
from2016­ 2019 and then a
Tumu Taiao mana whenua
expert for Ecan from 2020­22
when he became one of the first
NgāiTahu councillors,
alongside Tutehounuku ‘Nuk’
Korako.
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He said his focus is “the
region as awhole”.
“I was selected by NgāiTahu
but my duty is to every
community in Canterbury.
“From our cities to our rural
and coastal areas.
“I’ll lead the whole region,
grounded in fairness and longterm
outcomes.”
This term Megen McKay is
the other NgāiTahu councillor,
after spending most of the last
term as the inaugural mana
whenua representative on the
Selwyn District Council.
Meanwhile, Ecan’s new
deputy chair wants to show that
partnership can work.
Cranwell, aNgāiTahu
appointed councillor, was
elected deputy chairperson
with the backing of 15 of the 16
councillors.
‘‘We had talked about it and
we wanted to show that we can
come together,’’ Cranwellsaid.
‘‘It’s anew way of moving
forward that we can find
consensus with Waitaha
Canterbury as our focus.’’
Cranwell said the election of
aNgāiTahu deputy chair is the
latest step in the ‘‘Tuia
journey’’ of partnership
between Ecan and the 10
Papatipu Rūnanga.
While there has been Ngāi
Tahu representation at the
Ecan council tablesince 2010, it
was made permanent by the
passing of the NgāiTahu
Representation Act in 2022.
Last year former Local
Government Minister Simeon
Brown wrote to Ecan inviting
the council to prepare alocal
bill to repeal the Act ­but this
was rejected, with 13
councillors out of 14 backing
the NgāiTahu councillors (the
two NgāiTahu councillors
abstained from the vote).
Cranwellsaid working in
partnership will be essential as
councillors navigate changes
being imposed by central
government, including
Resource Management Act
reform.
There have been suggestions
from Government ministers
that regional councils could be
abolished as part of the
reforms.
Cranwell said Ecan is a
‘‘centralist’’ body, unlike
Parliament which is subject to
party politics.
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Alliance votes to sell 65per cent stake
Alliance Group’s farmer
shareholders have voted in favour of
selling a65per cent stake in their cooperative
to Irish meat company
Dawn Meats for $270 million.
Once the final regulatory and legal
steps required were obtained, the
new joint venture would become
operational and the transaction
completed in mid­December.
The transaction required a
minimum of 75 per cent shareholder
acceptance of those who vote, and
greater than 50 per cent of the total
shareholding voting yes.
Aspecial shareholder meeting was
held in Invercargill last week and
2675 shareholders voted,
representing 92,495,558 shares, or
more than 88 per cent of all shares on
issue. Of those, more than 87 per cent
voted in favour of the proposal.
In astatement, Alliance chairman
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direction.
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Ashburton Courier, November 6, 2025
67
Leeston beekeeper Barry Hantz inspects his hives.
Sweet season hopes
TIM.CRONSHAW
@alliedmedia.co.nz
Leeston beekeeper Barry
Hantz is scrambling to bounce
back from apoor honeymaking
season and, more
lately, is having to deal with
weak queen mating.
After getting through fewer
bee deaths from the varroa
mite, he began noticing his
queens were perishing in
hives.
Queen bees have avital role
in sustaining hives, from
laying eggs to produce enough
offspring for colony growth to
maintaining hive order.
The Hantz family has about
5000 hives producing mainly
clover honey as well as
providing hives for pollinating
radish and carrot seed crops
and blackcurrant operations.
Their beehives are based
north of Ashburton to
Christchurch, with afew in the
Rakaia and Methven area.
Hantz said last season’s
honey production was well
below average, which meant a
barely break­even result.
He said Hantz Honey
averaged 20kg of honey when it
usually harvested 30kg; and in
good seasons that figure could
be close to 40kg.
‘‘It was probably one of the
PHOTO TIM CRONSHAW
❛It’scrucialweget agood spring and the bees
can get agood pollen and nectar source to build
up themselves and potentially we will go around
and split them in half to make our numbers up.❜
worstyearswehave had in 10
years, especially for honey
production.
‘‘Pollination requirements
werecertainly up, but to make
the business viable we need
them to go hand in hand and
still need agoodhoney crop to
pay the bills.’’
The season was shaping up
to be good forclover flow after
ahot and dry spell and then
perfectly timed rain arrived
just beforeChristmas.
Three weeks of muchneeded
warmweather never
arrived. The clover failed to
fully flower as rain and arun of
cold easterly winds settled in.
While hives had abetter
result in Ellesmere as the bees
wereable to get out forthree
hoursofthe day, thoseat
Ashburton and Methven came
under more rain.
Hantz said they werehoping
for abetter result this season.
‘‘As the old man would
always say, we are alwaysone
year closer to the good one. I
guess the disappointing thing
for us was there was so much
seed clover around too and
there was the potential to get a
good honey crop, but the
weather just didn’t play ball in
the end and we didn’t get the
cherry on the top.’’
The bees reacted to four
seasons in one day with late
swarms running into February
and confused queens came
close to shutting down egg
laying.
The Hantz team has gone
through the first run of
monitoring hives to find bee
health was down over winter.
Hantz said they had 20 per
cent losses from the varroa
mite at the same time last
season and had worked hard to
treat hives, but were ‘‘blindsided’’
by similar death rates.
‘‘This year we’ve had losses
through poor queen matings
and we are putting that down
to the weather we had in the
summer and autumn. We had
queens that were mated then,
Hantz beehives are based
north of Ashburton to
Christchurch, with afew in the
Rakaia and Methven area.
PHOTO TIM CRONSHAW
but they are just starting to
break down now and die. So if
it’s not one thing it’s another.’’
Death rates have been rising
from varroa infections, higher
than 30 per cent in the North
Island.
Varroa treatment costs are
about $40 per hive, including
labour costs.
The Hantz family now does
this year round.
They breed their own
queens as well as bringing
them in and are trying to
expand the queen­rearing
operation.
Hantz said spring
production had started. Bees
were collecting nectar from
willow trees as the feed source
was the first to flower.
‘‘It’s crucial we get agood
spring and the bees can get a
good pollen and nectar source
to build up themselves and
potentially we willgoaround
and split them in half to make
our numbers up.’’
Beekeepers would be hoping
for less rain and ideally hot
and dry weather to get the
growing until it was ready to
flower.
IN BRIEF
BUTTER HUB
South Canterburywill be the
undisputed home base for butter
making in the South Island after
Fonterra signed off a$75 million
expansion project at its
Clandeboye site. This brings to
more than $360m the dairy giant is
investing in the South following a
$75m advanced protein hub being
developed at Studholme, a$150m
new UHT cream plant at Edendale
and a$64m boiler project at
Clandeboye.
Once completed, the new butter
line will nearly double production
to 70,000 tonnes ayear in arange
of butter products for global
ingredient customers and
professional kitchens.
Construction is due to start in
December, with the first butter
expected to come off the line in
2027. ~CRL
NEW AWARD
Anew award will shine alight on
rural mental health heroes at the
2026 Ford New Zealand Rural
Sports Awards, for which
nominations are now open.
The Hydroflow Contribution to
Rural Mental Health Award has
been created thanks to advocacy
of NZ Rural Sports Awards judge
and rural health advocate, Craig
‘Wiggy’ Wiggins.
Hydroflow chief executive officer
Kathryn Sixton said in recent years
there had been astrong push for
farmers and other rural people to
seek help, do things to support
their mental health and to reach
out to mates to ensure they are
okay.
‘‘Rural sports clubs are often the
heart of acommunity and play a
vital role in fostering connections
that are crucial to wellbeing.
Hydroflow is proud to shine alight
on those who have dedicated their
lives to helping those with mental
health issues.”
NZ LABEL
Anew ‘New Zealand Grown
Grains’ logo to make it easier for
consumers to identify and source
products made from high-quality
New Zealand grown grain has
been launched. It is the initiative of
growers via their levy organisation,
the Foundation for Arable
Research (FAR). FAR general
manager of business operations
Ivan Lawrie said the certification
trademark would start appearing
on packaging and advertising. It
would apply to milling wheat, and
also other grains such as oats
barley and maize, as well as
seeds.
Lawrie said most bread
purchased in the North Island used
imported grain imported from
Australia rather than Canterbury,
where it was predominantly grown.
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ASHBURTON COLLEGE YEAR 12 PRIZEGIVING LIST 2025
Year 12 General Awards
Nixie Ajoc ­Level 2Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Maria Apoldo ­Level 2Merit
Award AshColl Way Award.
Caleb Armstrong­Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading, AshColl Way Award.
Jemma Bancroft ­Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading. Darius Bell ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Reina Bernarte ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Isabella Burns ­Level 2
Merit Award. Yumi Cabalse ­
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Alex Carr ­Level 2
Excellence Award, AshColl Way
Award. Caitlyn Clark ­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Jason Duffell ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Ben Edkins ­Level 2
Excellence Award, AshColl Way
Award. Brayden Forrest ­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Niamh Hawe ­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Libby Jackson ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. SummerJackson ­Level
2Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Lulu Kilworth ­Level 2
Excellence Award, AshColl Way
Award. Morgan King ­Level 2
Merit Award. LiamLawn ­Level
2Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Mosese Loloma ­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading. Emma
Lowry ­Citizenship Award for
mentoring students in reading,
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Kaihl Mallada ­
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Val Mamuad ­Level
2Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Gilbert McCully ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Millar McGrath ­Level 2
Merit Award. Cherish Moti ­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, AshColl Way
Award. Lennox Officer ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. SummerOrtiz ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award, Ruby Patterson ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. John Pureza ­Level 2
Merit Award. Kate Rickard ­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading. Eleanor
Ross ­Citizenship Award for
mentoring students in reading,
AshColl Way Award. Nicola
Ryan ­Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Otis
Scarlett ­Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Leanè
Senekal ­CitizenshipAward for
mentoring students in reading,
Level 2Excellence Award,
AshColl Way Award. Liam
Shepherd ­Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Alyssa
Skevington ­Level 2Merit
Award,AshColl Way Award.
Mikaere Timblick ­Citizenship
Awardfor mentoring students in
reading. Me'i Vaeila ­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, AshColl Way
Award. Theo Vannini­
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, AshColl Way
Award. Bella Wilson ­Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award.
Academic and Special Awards
Temperance Adamson­Top
Student in Hospitality (Herbert
Watts Vase), Top Student in
Child Development, Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading, Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Leon Aiken­
Wheeler ­Top Student in
Physics (Ashburton District
LEADERS:Ashburton College head prefects­elect for 2026, from left, head prefect Layla Ward, deputy
head prefect Gabriel Fifita, Tātāriki Lucius Hunt, deputy head prefect Leanè Senekal and head prefect
Nate Woods.
PHOTO ASHBURTON COLLEGE
Council Prize and Seagar Cup),
Level 2Merit Award. Amber
Amor ­Top Student in Art ­
Creative Design, Level 2Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Rhianna Ancheta ­Top Student
in Digital Information
Technology (Heartland
Technology Prize), Level 2Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Czarina Balila ­Top Student in
English Language Studies, Level
2Excellence Award, AshColl
Way Award. Lucy Boldy ­Top
Student in Chemistry (Ashburton
District Council Prize and Greg
Jones Cup), Top Student in
Business Studies (N BChartered
Alex Urquhart, Firestone
Fairplay Trophy for
Commitment to Fairplay
receives his awardfromguest
speaker, former College
Student, Lizzy Leonard,
communications advisor,
University of Canterbury.
PHOTO ASHBURTON COLLEGE
Accountants and Business
Advisors Prize), Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Holly Braidwood ­Top Student
in Geography (R BChing Prize
and Trophy) ­joint award, Level
2Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Jordan Cameron ­Top
student in the Year 12
Agriculture Horticulture
Academy (Primary Industry
Training Organisation Cup).
Joshua Cannan ­Ashburton
Hockey Association Trophy for
the player displaying the most
Dedication, Loyalty and
Contribution tothe Boys Hockey
Team,Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Kalym Chalmers ­Open Boys
Athletics Champion (Ashburton
High School Cup), Cliff Bradley
Memorial Cup for Senior Boys
1500m Champion, Karen
McKenzie Trophy for Senior
Boys Cross Country Champion.
Sophia Corpuz ­Top Student in
Japanese (Ton's Thai Award),
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Ashton Cromie ­The
Boys Tennis Team as the team
that brings the most credit to
Ashburton College (Bevan Bain
Trophy). Maddison Davidson ­
Top Student in Music
Performance, Senior Dance
Performance Cup, Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Chloe Davis ­Top Student in Art
­Photography, Level 2Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Hayden Duffell ­Grow Mid
Canterbury Trophy for most
consistent level of application in
the Trades Transition Course,
Top Student in Materials
Technology ­Metal, Level 2
Merit Award. Caleb Ede ­
Receiving the most Mihi Pai
Awards in Year 12 (Mihi Pai
Trophy and Prize). Gabriel Fifita
­Top Student in Pacific Studies.
Olive Ford ­Top Student in
Tourism, AshColl Way Award.
Chloe Foster ­Duncan Norrie
Farrier Trophy for Equestrian,
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Chloe Graham ­Top
Student in Biology (Ashburton
District Council Prize), Top
Student in Physical Education
(Ashburton District Council
Prize) ­joint award, Top Year 12
Māori Student (Rarakiroa
Award and Taonga), Paisley
Trophy for Contribution to Year
12 Music, Ashburton College Cup
for Dedication and Contribution
to Girls Cricket, Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Toby Grant ­Noel Hosking
Memorial Cup for Cricket. Kezi
Harris ­Top Student in History
(Brian Edmondston Cup), Level
2Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Lucius Hunt ­Maui
Award for Spirit of Tikanga
Māori, AshColl Way Award.
Macy Lewis­West ­Top Student
in Agricultural Science (Five
Star Beef Prize and BNZ Cup) ­
joint award, Principal’s Award
for Service to Leadership,
Excellence in Level 2Media
Studies ­Online, Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Dalziel Maeva ­Top Student in
Tikanga Māori. Olivia
McFarlane ­Top Student in
Agricultural Science (Five Star
Beef Prize and BNZ Cup) ­joint
award, Top Student in
Economics, Top Student in
Accounting, Top Overall Student
in Year 12 Commerce (N B
Chartered Accountants &
Business Advisors Prize,
Excellence in Level 2Business
Studies ­Online, Citizenship
Award for mentoring students in
reading, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Hope Mendez ­Cleland Trophy
for Contribution to Girls
Volleyball ­joint award, Top
Student in Sport and Exercise
Performance, Level 2Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Amelia Mitchell ­Dedication,
Loyalty and Contribution to
Netball (Wilson Cup),
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, Level 2
Excellence Award,AshColl Way
Award. Kesa Mo'ale ­Top
Student in Mathematics for Life,
Level 2Merit Award. Zoe
Nicholls ­DrJim Benefield
Trophy for the student that
shows the most enthusiasm and
appreciation of the Classical
World, Principal’s Award for
Service to Leadership, Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Samantha Nieman ­
Squash (Girls Squash Champion
Trophy). Tegan O'Neill ­Top
Student in Law and Society,
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Lucy Pearce ­Top
Student in Physical Education
(Ashburton District Council
Prize) ­joint award, Top Student
in Materials Technology ­
Fabrics, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Xymon Ramos ­Top Student in
General Science (Alan West
Cup), Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Hamish
Ramsay ­Top Student in
Mathematics (Ashburton District
Council Prize and Buckland
Cup), Top Student in Geography
(R BChing Prize and Trophy) ­
joint award, Level 2Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
James Reid ­StewardsCup for
Erika Vargas, Top Student in
Materials Technology ­Product
Design, AshColl Way Award.
PHOTO ASHBURTON COLLEGE
the male showing the Most
Dedication and Determination
in Sport. Audrey Smith ­Top
Student in Foundation Studies.
Kayden Smith­Ackerley ­
Presbyterian Support Cup and
Prize for Effort and Academic
Improvement in NCEA Level 2.
Citizenship Award for mentoring
students in reading, Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Micaela Stimolo Varela ­
Ashburton High School Cup for
Girls Open Athletics Champion,
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Harry Tabener ­Top
Student in Automotive Skills.
Dante Tait ­Ashburton
Technical School Old Pupils
Association Scholarship,
Agriculture Award and Bill
Corbett Trophy. Nevaeh
Taraunu ­Principal’s Award for
Service to Leadership, Level 2
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Siosiana Taufa ­Girls
Rugby Cup for Dedication to
Girls Rugby, Commitment to
Fairplay (Firestone Fairplay
Trophy), AshColl Way Award.
Maddie Tew ­Top Student in
Health, Life Pharmacy
Ashburton Prize for the top
overall student enrolled in three
Sciences, Citizenship Award for
mentoring students in reading,
Level 2Merit Award,AshColl
Way Award. Ally Thomas ­
Ashburton College Trophy for
the female showing the Most
Dedication and Determination
in Sport, Citizenship Award for
mentoring students in reading,
Level 2Merit Award,AshColl
Way Award. Sylvie Thompson­
Hart ­Top Student in Outdoor
Education, Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Ella
Thompson­Murison ­Top
Student in Law (Argyle Welsh
Finnigan Prize), AshColl Way
Award. Amelia Tod ­Top
Student in Materials Technology
­Building. Esther Tuicikobia ­
Most Improved Back (Girls
Rugby Trophy). Hal Twiname ­
Contribution to Instrumental
Music in the Senior School (The
Instrumental Music Cup and
KBB Music Prize), Kirsty Trophy
for Cheerful Participation in
Drama, Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Alex
Urquhart ­Firestone Fairplay
Trophy for Commitment to
Fairplay. Angelica Vargas ­Top
Student in English as an
Additional Language
(Ashburton District Council
Prize). Erika Vargas ­Top
Student in Materials
Technology ­Product Design,
AshColl Way Award. Kayden
Walker ­Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Liam
Walker ­Citizenship Award for
mentoring studentsinreading,
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Isabel Wang ­Top
Student in Music, Top Student
in Art ­Painting (Ashburton
District Council Prize), Senior
Drama Performance Cup for
Drama, Top Student in Classics,
Midland Choir Music
Scholarship, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Layla Ward ­Top Student in
Dance, Level 2Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Elliot Watson ­Top Student in
General Mathematics
(Ashburton District Council
Prize), Level 2Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Nate
Woods ­Top Student in English
(Mary Bovett Prize and Murrow
Cup), Top Student in Drama
(Jenny Smith Trophy), Top
student in Te Reo Māori, NZ
Cadets Ladies Challenge Cup ­
Senior Shooting Champion,
Level 2Excellence Award,
AshColl Way Award. Mitz
Zamora ­Top Student in Design
and Visual Communication, Top
Senior Student in Design and
Visual Communication (Chilton
+Mayne Architecture Ltd Prize
and AWThomson Trophy),
Citizenship Award for
mentoring studentsinreading,
Level 2Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award.
Colours Awards
Nate Woods ­AColour for
Smallbore, AColour for Drama ­
Cultural.
Scott McLaren ­AColour for
Grass Karting.
The Top Student in Year 12,
DPI Academic Achievement
Award and ANZ Bank Trophy ­
Olivia McFarlane.

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General Awards
Ruby Bartlett ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Callum Begg ­Level 1Merit
Award. Casey Brake ­Level 1
Merit Award. Holly Burrowes ­
Level 1Merit Award. Jayme
Byron ­Level 1Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Abby
Cochrane ­Level 1Merit
Award. Jake Douglas ­Level 1
Merit Award. Hayley Duffell ­
Level 1Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Hayley Goudie ­
Level 1Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Jacob Gourdie ­
Level 1Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Paige Hart ­Level 1
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Emily Hodzelmans ­
Level 1Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Madeleine
Howden ­Level 1Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Laura Hyde ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Dominic Jurd ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Obisha Lama ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Anthony Lin­Nguyen ­Level 1
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Anna McFarlane ­Level
1Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Oakley McKenzie ­
Level 1Merit Award. Eli
McLauchlan ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Erika Meade Tamura ­Level 1
Merit Award. Isabelle Morten ­
Level 1Merit Award. Arlo
Parsons ­Level 1Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Sheli Pascua ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Chloe Prendergast ­Level 1
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Mahad Rehan ­Level 1
Merit Award. Maria Rodriguez­
Level 1Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Georgia Scammell ­
Level 1Merit Award. Sharon
Sijo ­Level 1Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Nonu Tilialo ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Leo Varias ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Sean Williams ­Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Academic and Special
Awards
Essa Ajeesh ­Top Student in
Digital Information Technology
(Rosalie Begg Memorial Award,
and Heartland Technology
Prize, and Alison MacGregor
Cup), AshColl Way Award.
Charlee Backhurst ­Top
Student in Dance, Level 1Merit
Award. Riley Breen ­The Boys
Ashburton College Kapa Haka performers.
Tennis Team as the team that
brings the mostcredit to
Ashburton College (Bevan Bain
Trophy). Riley Cadogan ­Top
Student in Materials
Technology –Building (Lynns
Trophy) ­joint award, AshColl
Way Award. Audric Chai ­Top
Scholar in Mathematics
(AshburtonDistrict Council
Prizeand Year 11 Mathematics
Cup), Top Scholar in Science
(Gordon Binsted Cup and
Callum Tait ­Ashburton Musical
Club Trophy for the Best
Performance Student, Top
Student in Music (joint award),
Level 1Excellence Award,
AshColl Way Award.
PHOTO ASHBURTON COLLEGE
Ashburton District Council
Prize), Level 1Excellence
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Kiko Ciron ­Top Student in
Hospitality (Mark and Shane
PrendergastMemorial Prize
and Mid Canterbury
Federation ofWomen’s
Institute Prize), Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Kate Cochrane ­Top Student in
Music ­joint award, Level 1
Merit Award, AshCollWay
Award. Aidan Collison ­Top
PHOTO ASHBURTON COLLEGE
Student in Japanese (Ton’s
Thai Award), Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award. Tia
Double ­Top Year 11 Māori
Student (Rakiroa Trophy),
Level 1Merit Award. Ashlee
Estreich ­Girls Under 16
Athletics Champion (Ashburton
High School Cup). Alex Forbes ­
Top Student in Materials
Technology ­Metal (D RGordon
Cup), The Spirit of the Outdoors
Trophy. Fenna Futterer ­Top
Student in Level 2German
(German Embassy Prize). Horia
Ghaznawi ­Top Student in
Visual Art, AshColl Way Award.
Isla Gilbert ­Top Student in
Physical Education, Top
Student in German (German
Embassy Prize) ­joint award,
Level 1Excellence Award,
AshColl Way Award. Josh
Gilbert ­Top Scholar in English
(Ashburton District Council
Prize and Stapleton Cup), Top
Student in Commerce (Brophy
Knight Prize), Top Student in
History (Judith Prosser Cup) ­
joint award, Most Elite Male
Sportsperson in the College ­
Senior Boys Sports Cup, Boys
Tennis Champion (BoysTennis
Trophy), The Boys Tennis Team
as the team that brings the most
credit to Ashburton College
(Bevan Bain Trophy), Level 1
Excellence Award, AshColl
Way Award. Felix Glasner ­Top
Student in German (German
Embassy Prize) ­joint award,
Level 1Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Chloe Gorton ­Top
Student in Design and Visual
Communication (Herbert Watts
Cup), AshColl Way Award. Jah
Hanara ­Top Student in Te Reo
Māori. Alexi Hardie ­Top
Student in History (Judith
Prosser Cup) ­joint award, Top
Student in Outdoor Education,
Level 1Excellence Award,
AshColl Way Award. Jamie Hay
­Top Student in Digital
Information Practical
(Heartland Technology Prize).
Swikriti Kandel ­Top Student
in English LanguageStudies,
Level 1Merit Award, AshColl
Way Award. Liam Lash ­Top
Student in the Primary
Industries Academy (Primary
Industries Academy Cup). Toa
Makaui ­Top Student in
Materials Technology­Fabrics,
AshColl Way Award. Kate
McIntosh ­Top Student in
Materials Technology­Product
Design. Eliza McKenzie ­Most
Elite Female Sportsperson in
the College ­Senior Girls
Sports Cup, Clayton Cup for
Girls Cycling, LClayton Trophy
­Best FemaleShooter, Level 1
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award. Isla Moffett ­Cochrane
Cup for The Top All­round
Female Sportsperson, Karen
McKenzie Trophy for Senior
Girls Cross Country Champion,
Steve Beveridge Trophy for
Best Performing Rower, Jayne
Petrie Trophy for Top Female
Skier, Level 1Merit Award,
AshColl Way Award. Hazel
Montgomery ­Top Student in
Agricultural Science (Five Star
Beef Prize and Young Farmers
Trophy), Girls Tennis
Champion (ATS Cup), AshColl
Way Award. Mia O'Carroll ­Top
Student in Tikanga Māori. Tui
Palavi ­Top Student in Pacific
Studies. Jaida Poskitt ­Top
Student in Health, Top Student
in Geography, Level 1Merit
Award, AshColl Way Award.
Fenna Futterer ­Top Student in
Level 2German, German
Embassy Prize. PHOTO ASHBURTON COLLEGE
Kaira Solomona Veatupu ­
Ashburton College Rugby
Trophy for Contribution to
Girls Rugby. Callum Tait ­
Ashburton Musical Club
Trophy for The Best
Performance Student, Top
Student in Music ­joint award,
Level 1Excellence Award,
AshColl Way Award. Nico
Thompson ­Top Student in
Liam Young ­Top Student in
Music (joint award), Level 1
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award.
PHOTO ASHBURTON COLLEGE
MaterialsTechnology –
Building (Lynns Trophy) ­joint
award. Deya Torrecampo ­Top
Student in English as an
Additional Language
(Ashburton District Council
Prize), AshColl Way Award.
Cassius Van Vliet Crawley ­
Receiving the most Mihi Pai
Awards in Year 11 (Mihi Pai
Trophy and Prize). Marais
Visser ­Top Student in Sport
and Exercise Performance,
AshColl Way Award. Lucy
Walker ­Top Student in
Foundation Studies. Kylie
Wells ­Top Student in Drama,
AshColl Way Award. Jane
Yefimova ­Top Student in Year
12 English LanguageStudies
(Ashburton District Council
Prize), AshColl Way Award.
Liam Young ­Top Student in
Music ­joint award, Level 1
Merit Award, AshColl Way
Award.
Colours Awards
Josh Gilbert ­AColour for
Tennis.
Finleigh Glanville­AColour
for Trampoline.
Eliza McKenzie ­AColour for
Smallbore. AColour for
Cycling.
IslaMoffett ­AColour for
Rowing.
Citizenship
Thistle Masonic Lodge Prize ­
Isabelle Morton.
Top Scholar in Year 11
Ashburton High School
Centennial Trust Top Scholar
Award ­Audric Chai.
Automotive career beckons
Ali Mirzada, ayoung refugee
from Afghanistan, is turning
heads as he sets out on acareer
in the automotive industry.
The year 13 student has just
been awarded the 2025
Ashburton Technical High
School Old Pupils Association
Trades Scholarship, given to the
top trades student of the year at
Ashburton College.
Ali’s journey began in
Afghanistan,where conflict and
instability forced his family to
seek safety to Indonesia in 2018.
When Ali arrived in New
Zealand in 2022, he had never
heard of an apprenticeship.
‘‘While at Ashburton College, I
realised that with an
apprenticeship, Icould learn
while earning,’’ he said.
‘‘If Iwent to university, I’d
finish with money owing. Iwas
planning to do engineering, but
when Iheard about the
automotive industry, and after
doing MITO’s StartUp®
programme atschool, which I
really liked, Ichanged my plans
to become amechanic.’’
The programme offers year 11
to 13 students the chance to earn
micro­credentialsinthe
automotive industry approved by
NZQA, and credits towards
NCEA Levels 2and 3byworking
one day aweek at alocal
automotive business.
He worked at Morrison Motors
where service manager Rhys
Calcutt in Ashburton, aformer
Gatewaystudent, believed in the
programme.
‘‘It lets me bring someone
straight out of school, give them
work experience,and see how
theyperform before offering an
apprenticeship,’’ he said.
‘‘Plus, since theyhaven’t
worked elsewhere, we can shape
theminto thekind of employee
Ali Mirzada
we need for ourbusiness and
industry.’’
Ali completed bothLevel 2and
Level 3inthe same year.
‘‘When Istarted my
apprenticeship, Ialready had 34
creditsfrom school that counted
towards my training, so it was
very helpful.’’
Calcutt knew he had found a
good apprentice in Ali during his
work placement.
‘‘He always has apositive
attitude­he’s energetic and
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The Rescue Warriors is a
group of 12 blokes from
Mid Canterbury who are
biking the length of New
Zealand to raise money to
support Mission 2026, the
modernisation and
transformation of the
rescue helicopter service
across Canterbury and the
West Coast.
Ahead of their ride in
February 2026,
Canterbury West CoastAir
Rescue are catching up
with each of the warriorsto
find out what’s inspired
them to take on this
challenge.
Among those involved is chief
supporter Graham Thomas who
initially jumped at the chance
to ride the length of New
Zealand for acharity close to
his heart, literally.
“To see the country from a
bike seat and raise money while
doing it, Ithought that was
something Icould get into,”
Graham said.
Graham Thomas
PHOTO CANTERBURY WESTCOAST AIR RESCUE
Graham knows the Westpac
Rescue Helicopter well; he’s
had “two veryimportantrides”
in his lifetime.
The first was from Ashburton
to Christchurch Hospital in
2013; the second two years later
from Hanmer Springs to
Christchurch Hospital. Both
times were due to his heart
acting up.
“Having two lifesaving
helicopter rides gives you quite
abond to the service. My
brother has had aride in the
rescue helicopter with aheart
condition too.”
Graham has spent his life on
MEN IN LYCRA: Some of Mid Canterbury’s Rescue Warriors with
actor Mark Hadlow in Ashburton.
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his dairy and dairy support
farm at Hinds before amove to
Tinwald. His son now runs the
farm.
“I was dragged off to town
kicking and screaming, but I
still go out to the farm every
day. You can’t retire to town
and do nothing.”
Far from doing nothing,
Graham has been training for
the Rescue Warriors’ 3000 km
ride in February 2026 and
fundraising for the Canterbury
West Coast Air Rescue Trust.
Unfortunately, Graham’s
heart was not up for it –infact,
it turns out it’s only been
operating at about 30 per cent
output.
“The doctors think I’m going
to need another major heart
surgery, and they’ve told me
pretty clearly that they can’t see
me biking the length of New
Zealand for awhile after that.”
Graham was gutted he’s had
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place as aRescue Warrior
remains –he’s now their chief
supporter.
It’s adecision his wife Jane,
three children and six
grandchildren are grateful for.
“My wife used to be adistrict
nurse and she’s seen too many
oldfarmers doing things they
shouldn’t,’’Graham said.
‘‘If Isaid Iwas going against
doctor’s orders and doing the
ride I’d probably need surgery
for what she would do to me,”
he joked.
Graham willkeep biking
though –hecan manage about
25km, as long as he doesn’t push
himself too hard. And he’ll keep
supporting the Rescue
Warriors’ fundraising mission.
“I know first­hand how
important the rescue
helicopter is for our community
and I’m really proud to be doing
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million
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Thisposition wouldsuitanapplicant with empathyfor older persons,
workinginafriendly, relaxedenvironment enhanced by thesupport of
dedicatedvolunteers.
The skills required forthisposition include:
•Passionate aboutworking with theelderlyand making adifference
•Buildingand maintainingvaluableclientrelationships
•Goodcommunicationskillsand computer literacy
•Co-ordinateprogrammesthatarestimulating and interactive
Thisisapermanent,part-time position –3daysaweek.
If this sounds like you, please send your CV andcover letter to:
AgeConcernAshburton
POBox 200, Ashburton
Or email:
ageconcernashburton@xtra.co.nz
Should yourequire acopyofthe jobdescription pleasecontact
AgeConcernon3086817orcallintoour office at 206 CameronStreet,
between9.00am-3:00pm.
Applications close: Thursday13thNovember2025.
964894
ASHBURTON COLLEGE
‘IndividualExcellenceinaSupportive
Learning Environment’
AttendanceCoordinator
This is a2-year fixed-termposition of up to
20 hours per week.
Commencement26January2026.
Although the position is term-time only,
flexibility is required to work withintimes
thatmeet the needs of the families.
Therole is to supportwhānau overcome
barriers to regular schoolattendanceand
achievement, implementingstrategies that
re-engage students and whānau affected
by chronic absenteeism.
Thesuccessful applicantmust undertake
Policevetting requirements.
Applications close noon,
Friday7November 2025
Forjob descriptionenquiries and
applications please contact
Jodee Ross,Principal’s Secretaryat
roo@ashcoll.school.nz
Application is by wayofletter of
application and CV.
Ref: ATT2026
964319
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Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths
CARR, Raymond Leo
(Ray), on October 20, 2025,
peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital,aged 81 years. Dearly
lovedhusband of Cath. Much
loved father and father-in-law
of Aaron and Jenny, Reuben
and Hayley, and Joanna and
Peter. LovedGrandadofIndia,
andCoryMitchell; Layton, and
Jacob, and great-Grandad of
Kiara Mitchell. Messages to
the Carr family, POBox 472,
Ashburton 7740. A special
thank you to the amazing
staff at Ward 1, Ashburton
Hospital, for their care and
respect ofRay. A Memorial
service tocelebrate Ray’s life
will be held at the Ashburton
RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton,
on Saturday November 15,
commencingat1.00pm.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
DENNIS, Joan Beverley
(Jo) on October 30, 2025,
peacefully at Ashburton
Hospital after abrief illness,
in her 91st year. Much loved
wife ofColin. Loved mother
of Annette, Karen, Pauline
(dec), Beverley, Trevor, and
Sandra. Will be missed byher
grandchildren. Messages to
theDennis family PO Box472,
Ashburton 7740. Colin would
like to thank the staff inWard
One at Ashburton Hospital
for their care of Jo in her final
days. According to Jo’s wishes
aprivate cremation has taken
place. “Farewell my love, you
have X-ed your last Kitty”
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
DUFF, Roger Grant -
11/03/1936 - 26/10/2025.
Roger passed away on
the 26th of October 2025
at Rosebank Lifecare,
Ashburton, at the age of 89.
Dearly loved and cherished
by family and friends.
Messages tothe Duff family,
P O Box 345, Takaka 7142.
At Rogers request a private
funeral ceremony was held at
Patersons Funeral Services in
Ashburton. Rogers’ smile and
sense of fun was infectious
and will be missed.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
GUNNING, Marie Louise, on
October 28, 2025, at Princes
Court Lifecare, aged 93years.
Wife of the lateTom, and loved
cousin of the late Gloria and
Alex MacBrayne, and Marie
and the late Jack Smolenski.
Dearly loved cousin ofJudith
and Trevor Freeman, Mark,
Joanne and Jill, and families.
Messages to Marie’s family,
POBox 472,Ashburton7740.
A special thank you to the
carers and staff at Princes
Court for their loving care
of Marie over the last 12
months.Aservicetocelebrate
Marie’s life will be held in
our chapel, corner East and
Cox Streets, Ashburton on
Monday November 3rd,
commencing at 1.30pm,
followed by interment in
the Returned Servicemen’s
Section, AshburtonNew Lawn
Cemetery.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Complete
Local Care
Since 1982
HEWITT, David William on
November 1, 2025, peacefully
at Ashburton Hospital, aged
81 years.Much lovedhusband
of Sheila. Cherished father and
father-in-lawofToni and Chris,
Jeff, and Pip. Adored Pop of
Taylor and Josh. Messages to
the Hewitt family,POBox 472,
Ashburton, 7740. According
to Davids wishes a private
cremation has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
NEW, Rhona: Peacefully at
Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton
onTuesday, October 21, 2025
aged 96years. Dearly loved
wife ofthe late Jack. Much
loved mother and motherin-law
of Laura and Brian
Kenny (Christchurch), and
Philippa and David Paterson
(Beckenham, England).
Loved Nana of Tracey and
Teina Pepe (Gold Coast);
Aaron and Sarah Kenny
(Rolleston); Tania and Nick
Kelland (Oamaru) James
and Charlotte (England) and
Michael andEllie(England)
And great-Nana of Keane and
Lexis; Mackenzie, Fred and
Scarlett; and aspecial person
to Jamesand Toby Kelland.
Sincere thanks to Rosebank
Lifecareand theircaringstaff.
Messages to: The New
family, c/- PO Box 6035,
Ashburton 7742. Donations
to Ashburton St John
Ambulance in honour of
Rhona would be appreciated.
At Rhona’s request aprivate
servicehas been held.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
SYME, Olive Annette
(Annette), peacefully on
November 4, 2025. Dearly
loved wife of Ivan. Much
loved mother and motherin-law
ofBen, and Craig and
Lucy. Special Nan of Jade,
Millie, and Cooper;Lola, Olive,
and Kitty. Messages tothe
Syme family, P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740. In keeping
with Annette’s wishes a
privatecremation willbeheld.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
Acknowledgement
CHILDS,Margaret
Neville, Annette, Heather
and Rose(mary) and families,
would like to extend our
heartfelt thanks for the
kindness and support shown
to us all after the passing of
ourdear mother,Nana, great-
Nana and great-great-Nana.
Thank you for the visits, food,
phone calls, texts, cards, and
beautiful flowers. These were
gratefully appreciated at this
sad time.
Ourmostkind,gentle,mother
nowatrest.
Please accept this as a
personalacknowledgement.
RITCHIE, Audrey: We would
like to extend our deepest
gratitude to everyone who
supported us following the
passing ofour beloved Mum,
Audrey Ritchie.
Your kind words, thoughtful
gestures, and presence –
whether near or far – have
brought comfort during this
difficult time. Audrey touched
many lives with her warmth,
strength, and grace, and we
are truly moved bythe love
showninher memory.
Thank you for walking
beside us in sorrow and in
remembrance. Your support
has meant more than words
can express.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Kelvin and Joy, Karyn and
Mike, and Tracey
SWAN, Jarrod Michael,
1976 –2025
Ray, Jennie, Niki, Jo and
Emma and their families
would like to extend our
heartfelt thanks to all those
who reached out to us after
Jarrod’s passing.
Your loveand kindness to us
allhas been suchacomfort.
The cards, floral tributes,
phone calls, visits and food
were so much appreciated
by us all. We can never
thank youenough.
To those friends who
organised and those friends
whoattendedthe memorial
in Wellington, we extend
our gratitude to you all.
Our grateful thanks go to
Paterson’s Funeral Services,
Ashburton, Harbour City
Funerals,Wellington, andAir
New Zealand, for their care
andcompassion at this time.
Please accept this as a
personalacknowledgement.
Your thoughtfulness will
never be forgotten.
In Memoriam
BURRIDGE; Lois Noela:
25 July 1951 –
6November 2023
In loving memory of our
dearly loved wife, Mum and
Grandma.
ForeverinOur hearts
Dennis, Erin, Lynley and John,
Ethan, Israel and Gabriel
LIFE: Flowers in public gardens still have ‘life left in them’’ after their
annual bedding cycle.
PHOTOS SUSAN SANDYS
Floral giveaway
apossible move
SUSAN.SANDYS
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Tens of thousands of flowerbed
plantsinMid Canterbury public
gardens are removed each
summer and winter.
But the district council is
considering running a
programme similar to another
local body, which gives the
plants away to residents.
Group manager community
and open spaces Toni Durham
said the programme run by the
Whangarei District Council
could be relevant in particular to
perennial and biennial species
plants.
These still had ‘‘life left in
them’’ after their annual bedding
cycle.
‘‘One possibility used
elsewhere in New Zealand, is
providing them to non­profit
community groups for
fundraising purposes, and we
look forward to sharing an
update once we’ve made further
progress,’’ Durham said.
Rare glimpse
Ashburton is playing host to the
annual general meeting of the
Armstrong Siddeley Club of New
Zealand this weekend.
Armstrong Siddeley was a
British automobile
manufacturer that operated from
1919 to 1960 and known for
producing prestigious high
quality cars. Cars will be on
display at the Hotel Ashburton
car park on Saturday from 9am
or if you'd like to see them being
put through their paces go to the
The Ashburton Courier
approached the district council
with regard to the Whangarei
District Council initiative after a
post was shared in support of it
on the Ashburton Community
Noticeboard Facebook page.
The poster asked if the district
council ran asimilar initiative
here.
More than 25 people
commented, many saying they
would like to see asimilar
initiative here. One person even
suggested starting apetition.
Durham said the district
council cycled plants in flower
beds before summer and winter
each year. The open spaces team
grew about 33,000 to 36,000
plants from seed per cycle.
The majority were annual
varieties. When past their best
and reaching end of life, they
were composted or disposed of.
‘‘Some are biennial or
perennial and these can be
reused after the display bedding
season as underplanting around
trees and the like.’’
Display
Cars from members of the
Armstrong Siddeley Club will be
on display at the Hotel Ashburton
car park on Saturday from 9am.
Then at 2pm at the Vintage Car
Club, at 86Maronan Road,
Tinwald.
Vintage Car Club, at 86 Maronan
Road at 2pm on Saturday
afternoon.

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