Ashburton Courier: September 24, 2020

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NEWS 28 Ashburton Courier, September 24, 2020 www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Thanks for having a say on our future One of the great things about our local democracy is the ability, and right, of residents to have their say on the proposals and decisions that will govern them. It’s aduty that the council takes very seriously, so when we went out with ashort survey to ask what residents thought the council should focus on for our future, it was incredibly pleasing to see so many people exercising their right to be heard. The Our Place, Our Plan survey was an opportunity for residents to rank what issues and topics they thought were most important for the Ashburton District. It was based off the results council received three years ago when the first survey was carried out, and was open to everyone. The purpose of Our Place, Our Plan was to get our community’s ideas in front of the council before we start to draft the 202131 Long Term Plan. The survey officially closed on September 18. I’m very happy to report that 1120 people took the time in this last month to complete the survey and tell council what they believe is most important for our district moving forward. This is afantastic outcome, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who took part. Completing ashort survey may seem like asmall contribution but in reality, it has the power to build compelling evidence and present perspectives that can shape decisions. Just as importantly, it also gave participants achance to let council know how they and their families are coping with the impacts of Covid19. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. I am sure these responses will prove invaluable to our understanding of exactly how the Ashburton District is faring and how the council should proceed over the coming months and years. With the survey now closed, council staff are now busy working through the responses ready to present the results to councillors in November. The results will also be shared with you. Those answers will then help council to determine what projects, activities or issues it should focus on over the next 10 years as part of the draft Long Term Plan. When the draft plan is then ready, it too will go out for community consultation before the plan is finalised and adopted next year. This means there is another opportunity coming up to have your say on our district’s future. We will continue to keep you posted on the progress of the draft Long Term Plan, so keep an eye out over the coming months. Bridging courseputsdegreewithinreach Ara’s Certificate in Study and Career Preparation, which is available in Timaru in several subjects including health, is designed to equip students with the academic skills, confidence and entry requirements they need for degree-level study. Itturned out to be exactly what aspiring nurse Zoe Liu needed. “Thecoursewas amazing,”Zoe says. “As amature student, Iwas abit worried to begin with, but Ihad great tutors who were really patient with all my questions. Ilearned alot and Ibecame more confident in myself and in my decisions. Now I’m fully ready for my next stepintonursing.” Zoe discovered that the learning approach atAra really suited her. “The tutors encouraged ustohave aview on things, and toask questions. Ifelt great about that,especially as it wasanew area for me. By asking questionsand looking for answers, Ifelt more engaged with my subjects. Thiscreated averyrelaxing atmosphere -Ienjoyed studylikeInever hadbefore.” Zoesaysthatwithall theknowledge and study skills she’s developed during her bridging course, she’s sure she’s going to do well when she starts her nursing degree. “I feel reallygreat about it.” The New Zealand Certificate inStudy andCareerPreparation starts in Timaru in February with online delivery and distance learningoptions. Fordetails visitara.ac.nz. Tegan Ara student Degree and diplomapreparation coursesstartinFebruary. If you want to study adegree or diploma at Ara but you don’t meet the entry requirements, or you just want to brush upon your academic skills first, Ara’s Certificate inStudy and Career Preparation is the perfect next step. Injust six months you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to begin higher-level study in your chosen subject. SECURE YOUR PLACE –APPLY TODAY. ara.ac.nz
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Knitted wool hats, gloves given Wool hats and fingerless gloves knittedwith rural communitiesinmind have been handed over to PresbyterianSupport. The woollen items were knittedbymembers of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ). Initially startedasaRegion 2projectitwas embraced by Mid Canterbury provincial members whothisweek got to distribute their creations. Mid Canterbury provincial president MargVerrall said around 60 hats in varying sizes andgloves were giventothe Presbyterian Support to give to its rural community, includingthosewithin the Mana Akeservicewhich reaches into school communities. Each completed hat hasa Rural Women New Zealand label stitched on to it. “We hope to make a differencealongthe way, wherever it’s needed,” Mrs Verrall said. Presbyterian Support’s Ashburton area manager Suz Hutchinsonand Family Works socialworker Kelsi Thompson gratefully accepted theitems andcommended the RWNZ members for their insight to the need of others –and the quality of the knitting. The charitable organisation offers anumberof social RWNZ’s region 2committee member Sandra Curd and Mid Canterbury provincial president Marg Verrall with Presbyterian Support’s Ashburton area manager Suz Hutchinson and Family Works social worker Kelsi Thompson with the hats and gloves knitted with rural communities in mind. services under its umbrella to build strong familiesand help people struggling with age, disability or injury to enjoy betterquality of life. It has connectionswith people from all corners of Mid Canterbury, in urban and rural communities whether they are older people, people withdisability,families at risk, children and young people. Sometimes support includes awraparound service with multiple services able to help empower childrenand their families. RWNZ alsoplan to distribute woollen wearto Rural Support Trust in Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury,and St Vincentde Paul. NEWS Ashburton Courier, September 24, 2020 29 Funding for construction apprentices VentureTimaru Limited will receive $4 million to initiate and manage 100new construction industry apprenticeships in Mid Canterbury,South Canterbury and North Otago. The funding is part of a$14m packagefor regional New Zealand announced last Friday and will offerapathwaytotrades training through an investment in apprenticeships. The apprenticeships are partof the $40 million Regional Apprenticeship Initiative (RAI) announced in June by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones. Venture Timaru Limited will work with employersinAshburton and wider Mid Canterbury, Timaru, Oamaruand wider North Otago to identifyapprenticeship opportunities in small and mediumsized businesses. It willmanage and administer the funds, facilitatefullpastoral careand ensureapprentices have the equipment they need. The focus of the programme is primarily the constructiontrades including building,plumbing, electrical, painting and plastering, but will also look at apprenticeships in othersectors likeprimary, engineeringand manufacturing sectors. THE 2020 GENERALELECTION AND REFERENDUMS This year youcan vote in tworeferendums. Enrol.Vote. Be heard. vote.nz referendums.govt.nz 0800367656
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