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‘It made me<br />
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Classroom<br />
block opens<br />
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PAGE 24<br />
SUSAN.SANDYS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Dorie School principal Anthony<br />
Dorreen is leaving behind a<br />
career that has taken him to<br />
hell and back.<br />
The 60yearold is one of two<br />
Mid Canterbury principals<br />
signing off this term.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Borough School<br />
principal Hilary Boyce, 59, is<br />
also leaving, as she starts her<br />
own business as an educational<br />
consultant specialising in<br />
diverse learning and<br />
behaviour.<br />
Dorie School principal Anthony Dorreen leaves this week to begin anew life of semiretirement.<br />
Dorreen is semiretiring after<br />
more than 20 years as a<br />
principal.<br />
He said Dorie had been the<br />
‘‘most wonderful place’’, with<br />
an awesome team, great kids,<br />
good trustees, and supportive<br />
parents.<br />
However, the job of<br />
principals in general was a<br />
stressful one, and had become<br />
more so in recent years. There<br />
had been an increased<br />
workload in terms of school<br />
management, and the<br />
education needs of children<br />
were more complex.<br />
Prior to coming to Dorie<br />
about 12 years ago, the stresses<br />
of being aprincipal and his<br />
personal life proved too much;<br />
he had abreakdown.<br />
‘‘I came out of it stronger and<br />
more determined to succeed,’’<br />
he said.<br />
‘‘I vowed and declared since<br />
then that Iwould never see a<br />
colleague go through what I<br />
did. Ihave ahabit of checking<br />
in and making sure they are<br />
okay.’’<br />
When working as ateacher<br />
at Mt Somers Springburn<br />
School, he felt strong enough<br />
to return to aprincipal role<br />
and applied for the Dorie<br />
position.<br />
‘‘I’m grateful to the board of<br />
trustees in 2012 who took a<br />
chance on me, and since then<br />
Ihave endeavoured to make<br />
every post awinner. Ilove<br />
this school.’’<br />
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‘Infestation’ of road cones<br />
BY JONATHAN LEASK<br />
Local democracyreporter<br />
Mid Canterbury farmer Ray Logan<br />
says roading contractors have no<br />
respect for ratepayers’ money as<br />
they indulge in ‘‘excessive’’ use of<br />
road cones.<br />
Driving past road works at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain,where anew<br />
replacement kerb and channel is<br />
being installed, he said he could not<br />
understand why the road cones<br />
stretch the entire length of the<br />
worksite “almost touching each<br />
other’’.<br />
“It’s already fenced on both sides,<br />
so really you only need afew dozen<br />
cones, as the fence is the barricade.<br />
But then you have this longline of, I<br />
don’t know how many road cones.’’<br />
District councilcontractors have<br />
been renewingthe kerb and channel<br />
on Walnut Ave,between Oak Grove<br />
and West St/State Highway 1, since<br />
May 20.<br />
Council infrastructure and open<br />
spaces group manager Neil McCann<br />
said the project costs of $180,000<br />
included about $4000 (2.2 per cent)<br />
for cones, fencing, and temporary<br />
pedestrian crossings.<br />
“Given that this work involves<br />
Apples<br />
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SUSAN.SANDYS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Hundreds of thousands of apples<br />
are rotting and falling to the ground<br />
on aMid Canterbury orchard.<br />
Apples from the 10ha orchard in<br />
the Pendarves area are generally<br />
plucked by fruitpickers each<br />
March.<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong><br />
understands the offfarm costs of<br />
getting the apples to market have<br />
been too high to make the operation<br />
profitable this year.<br />
The farmer did not want to<br />
comment.<br />
New Zealand Apples &Pears was<br />
not able to confirm by deadline<br />
whether the offfarm costs of getting<br />
apples to market, such as packaging,<br />
had increased in recentyears, or<br />
whether growing apples remaineda<br />
large heavy machinery, an open<br />
trench, and is also well used by<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College, domain users<br />
and aresthome, the thorough safety<br />
measures to protect the public and<br />
the construction are appropriate<br />
and necessary.”<br />
Logan's observations come after<br />
Transport MinisterSimeon Brown<br />
put NZ Transport Agency Waka<br />
Kotahi on notice over the cost of its<br />
traffic management.<br />
Brown told aBudget scrutiny<br />
select committee last month it was<br />
‘‘unacceptable’’ NZTA did not know<br />
OVERRIPE: Red apples on aMid<br />
Canterbury orchard have not been<br />
harvestedthis year.<br />
profitable industry.<br />
Meanwhile, apple producer<br />
Rockit said recently it was planning<br />
on expandingproduction with more<br />
orchards in Canterbury.<br />
‘TOO MANY’: Ray Logan is concerned<br />
at the high number of road cones at a<br />
kerb and channel replacement project<br />
at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain.<br />
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On top of making NZTA start to<br />
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‘‘I've received advice that in some<br />
cases where traffic management's<br />
been proscribed, it's actually more<br />
dangerous putting out the road<br />
cones than it is actually doing the<br />
work,’’ Brown said.<br />
‘‘So we actually just have to take a<br />
safety at areasonable cost<br />
approach, rather than asafety at any<br />
cost approach.’’<br />
He added arecent NZTA study<br />
found that at many sites lots of road<br />
cones were being left out<br />
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Donation aboost for foodbank<br />
TONI.WILLIAMS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
The Salvation Army’s<br />
foodbank has received a<br />
muchneeded boost of nonperishable<br />
food supplies.<br />
They were adonation from<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Bridge Club<br />
members, following their<br />
Conlan Trophy bridge<br />
tournament last month.<br />
Salvation Army <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
community ministries coordinator<br />
Catherine Harris<br />
said it was awelcome<br />
donation.<br />
‘‘It always makes me feel<br />
like it’s Christmas,’’ she said,<br />
of the unexpected boost.<br />
‘‘I get such abuzz out of it.’’<br />
She said demand for the<br />
foodbank service had<br />
increased. The organisation<br />
was always keeping its ear to<br />
the ground for any families<br />
struggling.<br />
‘‘It’s now no longer just<br />
even afamily where mum’s<br />
on the benefit, it’s now two<br />
working parent families that<br />
arealso asking for help. I<br />
think that just shows how<br />
hard things are actually<br />
getting for people.’’<br />
The Salvation Army makes<br />
everyefforttowork in with<br />
families to help, and also<br />
works with other agencies in<br />
town.<br />
‘‘We have sometimes been<br />
open longer than we should<br />
be. We’ve even done it on<br />
days that we don’t usually do<br />
‘SUCH ABUZZ’: Salvation Army <strong>Ashburton</strong> community ministries coordinator Catherine Harris is<br />
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it on,’’ Harris said.<br />
‘‘We’renot asking people to<br />
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Bridge club vicepresident<br />
Alan Wright said the<br />
tournament, this year won by<br />
himself and Peter Wilson,<br />
was an annual event where<br />
the 120strong club called for<br />
food donations as part of the<br />
entry requirements.<br />
Forty eight players took<br />
part. Some members who did<br />
not play also donated food<br />
items.<br />
‘‘We used to have amid<br />
winter Christmas where<br />
everyone got apresent, but<br />
we decided we don’t need<br />
that, let’s do something to<br />
help the community,’’ he<br />
said.<br />
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Prime minister Christopher Luxon<br />
will visit <strong>Ashburton</strong> tomorrow.<br />
Luxon will visit <strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
and the Ruralco Instore Days<br />
agricultural event before heading<br />
south to Timaru.The visit is part of<br />
getting out of Wellington and<br />
meeting constituents throughout<br />
the country.<br />
LAND SALE<br />
Members of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Club and<br />
MSA will have afour week delay<br />
before they find out about the sale<br />
of the club’s recreation land on<br />
Racecourse Rd. It has been the<br />
long time home of the bowling and<br />
petanque sections.<br />
Club general manager Cliff<br />
Downes, in his report to members,<br />
said the proposed purchasers of<br />
the land had requested an<br />
extension of the due diligence<br />
period until the end of <strong>July</strong>. ‘‘(It)<br />
leaves us in limbo again, however<br />
the comments have been positive,<br />
but adeal is not adeal until the ink<br />
is dry.’’<br />
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groups have been made in the<br />
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Canterbury. The largest grant<br />
made was $100,000 to the<br />
Methven Care Trust for painting<br />
and finishing its new not-for-profit<br />
rest-home. Grants of $10,000<br />
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Independence Day ahighlight for Lydia<br />
DELLWYN.MOYLAN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Today Lydia Maireriki will be<br />
seeing stars and stripes as she<br />
celebrates American<br />
Independence Day with her<br />
husband and children.<br />
Her thoughts will go back to<br />
Maryland, the state whereshe<br />
was born.<br />
Seven years ago, Maireriki<br />
came to New Zealand to<br />
complete her masters in<br />
disaster risk management at<br />
Canterbury University. She<br />
fell in love and married Cook<br />
Islander Mahu Maireriki and<br />
moved to be with him in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Now amother of threewith<br />
baby number four due in<br />
October,the PhD student is<br />
looking forward to celebrating<br />
the day. It is apublic holiday<br />
in her home country,<br />
commemorating adoption of<br />
the Declaration of<br />
Independence on <strong>July</strong> 4, 1776,<br />
which declared the original<br />
colonies free from British<br />
rule.<br />
She said many of the ways<br />
she had celebrated in America<br />
did not lend themselves to a<br />
winter climate.<br />
Concerts, parades and<br />
fireworks were traditions<br />
honoured each year, alongside<br />
celebrations revolving around<br />
around outdoor gatheringwith<br />
friends and family, involving<br />
lots of food, picnics and<br />
barbecues.<br />
‘‘Independence Day is avery<br />
patriotic day. Red, white and<br />
blue is everywhere, including<br />
the food we serve. Many homes<br />
proudly fly the stars and<br />
stripes, our flag,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘When Icame to New<br />
Zealand, one thingInoticed<br />
PATRIOTIC: Lydia Maireriki<br />
proudly holds the American flag<br />
in celebration of Independence<br />
Day today. Above <br />
Independence Day is an<br />
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and her children (from left)<br />
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was how few homes fly aflag.<br />
Back in the States, flags are<br />
flown all year round, but<br />
especially on days associated<br />
with the military and<br />
Independence Day.<br />
‘‘Our Independence Day<br />
parades are similar to a<br />
Christmas Parade here.’’<br />
People dress in avariety of<br />
red white and blue clothing<br />
and accessories, especially<br />
anything with the flag on it, for<br />
the day.<br />
Maryland is next to the state<br />
of Washington DC.<br />
‘‘I grew up with lots of<br />
military bases around us and<br />
as such with current and exmilitary<br />
and lots of<br />
government servants living in<br />
the state, Independence Day<br />
was definitely celebrated.’’<br />
As Independence Day was<br />
largely left to individuals and<br />
families to celebrate in New<br />
Zealand, Maireriki was<br />
looking forward to having fun<br />
and relaxing with her family.<br />
She said she was grateful to<br />
have grown up in the Land of<br />
Liberty, where anyone could<br />
succeed in life.<br />
‘‘I didn’t realise till Icame to<br />
New Zealand just how much<br />
interest those outside of the<br />
US took in our politics,’’ she<br />
said.<br />
While able to vote in the<br />
forthcoming elections,<br />
Maireriki won't be.<br />
‘‘It is difficult to vote when<br />
you are abroad.’’<br />
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Big Ted ‘seen better days’<br />
SUSAN.SANDYS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Agiant teddy bear found on<br />
Pendarves beach last month has<br />
been unceremoniously laid to rest <br />
at the dump.<br />
The 3mlong soft toy was found by<br />
Samantha Cooper and her sister as<br />
they walked on the beach on June 22.<br />
At first from adistance, they had<br />
wondered if the large creatureon<br />
the shoremay have been aseal.<br />
Environment Canterbury (ECan)<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> zone delivery lead Nikki<br />
Jenkins said two staff members<br />
made the shorttrip from the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> depot on June 26, less<br />
than 24 hoursafter The <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
<strong>Courier</strong> notified the regional council<br />
of the find.<br />
‘‘They wereable to fit the large<br />
bear into the back of aute,’’ Jenkins<br />
said.<br />
‘‘At the charge of nine dollars, Big<br />
Ted was laid to rest at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Resource RecoveryPark,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘He was in very poor condition<br />
and had certainly seen better days.’’<br />
She reminded people to dispose of<br />
rubbish properly, so it did not impact<br />
waterways and wildlife.<br />
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Thoseneedingbudget advice services will<br />
now be helped through the Salvation Army.<br />
Ministry of Social Development announced<br />
the new providerfollowing uncertainty of<br />
who was going to provide budgeting services<br />
in Mid Canterbury and Selwyn as the contract<br />
with <strong>Ashburton</strong> Budget Advisory Service<br />
ceased on June 30.<br />
The service was among providers around<br />
New Zealand advised by the ministry their<br />
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Safe strong familiesand communities<br />
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advised the Salvation Army has been<br />
selected for the Mid Canterbury region<br />
covering <strong>Ashburton</strong> and Selwyn. The service<br />
will employ two fulltime staff members.<br />
For anumber of years the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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services across both areas.<br />
The ministry is currently finalising the<br />
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days.<br />
‘‘Once the service is up and running clients<br />
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High quality art at sellout opening<br />
SUSAN.SANDYS<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
An image capturing the<br />
kindness of aman, gently<br />
cradling atiny lamb, came out a<br />
winner at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Society of Art 60th annual<br />
exhibition opening on Monday<br />
night.<br />
Maysie Willis, 24, of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, drew that image in<br />
pencil and gave the drawing the<br />
same name as the lamb Lucy.<br />
It earned her the Rosebank<br />
Village Local Award.<br />
Lucy was areal lamb, from<br />
her late father David’s<br />
childhood.<br />
As she looked through old<br />
family photos after his death<br />
two years ago, she saw photos of<br />
the childhood pet.<br />
‘‘It’s kind of in honour of him<br />
and his childhood,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘I’m sure he would have loved<br />
to see this being entered.’’<br />
The face of the man holding<br />
the lamb in the original photo is<br />
out of frame, and it is unknown<br />
who he is.<br />
Willis manages The Photo<br />
Shop in The Arcade. She was<br />
happy and proud to win the<br />
award, especially as it was the<br />
first time she had entered a<br />
competition outside of school.<br />
Having drawn since ayoung<br />
child, Willis enjoyed art at<br />
school and won alevel 2art<br />
award when at <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
College.<br />
The winner of the main<br />
premier award was Gawie<br />
Bosman from Southbridge, for<br />
his work Untamed.<br />
Bosman works as abuilder<br />
three days and week, and<br />
sculpts for two days aweek.<br />
Untamed was created out of<br />
recycled copper and steel, and<br />
inspired by standard bred exracing<br />
horses, which his<br />
partner rehomes.<br />
Judge Jane Malthus said at<br />
the soldout awards evening, at<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery, she<br />
had an ‘‘extremely difficult’’<br />
job choosing winners from the<br />
high quality of works.<br />
Society president Kay Begg<br />
remarked on the milestone 60th<br />
anniversary.<br />
‘‘We owe gratitude to early<br />
committee members who took a<br />
massive leap of faith and<br />
organised the first exhibition.’’<br />
The exhibition will run to<br />
<strong>July</strong> 26.<br />
Winners of <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Society of Arts Awards<br />
RMF Silva Premier Award<br />
Gawie Bosman, Untamed.<br />
Braided Rivers Community<br />
Trust Water &Nature Award <br />
John Achten, Water's Edge<br />
Lake Dunstan.<br />
Rothbury Insurance Brokers,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, Merit Award Sara<br />
Freiburger, All the Pearls.<br />
Rosebank Village Local<br />
AwardMaysie Willis, Lucy.<br />
PROUD: Maysie Willis (left) and<br />
her winning sketch, Lucy.<br />
Above Gawie Bosman’s<br />
sculpture, Untamed, won the<br />
premier award. Right acloseup<br />
of Lucy.<br />
NBS Local Merit Award <br />
Steve James, Our Patch.<br />
Forest &Bird NZ Flora &<br />
Fauna Art AwardRachel<br />
Savage, Duo.<br />
Scott Automotive<br />
Watercolour Award Richard<br />
Bolton, Mixed Vege.<br />
Frame Co Highly<br />
Commended AwardSvetlana<br />
Orinko, When Apple Falls.<br />
Neumanns Tyres Highly<br />
Commended AwardAlan<br />
Clarence, Wet Early Evening.<br />
The Drawing Room Highly<br />
Commended AwardMarie<br />
ReidBeadle, Aviation Display.<br />
Gordon Harris Award Jo<br />
Loughnan, On the Edge.<br />
White Fox &Jones Sculpture<br />
Award Jane Rant, Aging<br />
Rocker.<br />
Karen McRae, Property<br />
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Catherine Cruickshank,<br />
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Robin Corbett Handcraft<br />
Award Sandra McLintock,<br />
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Creative learning space opens<br />
DELLWYN.MOYLAN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Anew technology and art<br />
block was officially opened<br />
at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Christian<br />
School leading up to<br />
Matariki Day last week.<br />
Students have been<br />
enjoying learning in the<br />
new schoolfunded<br />
classrooms since the<br />
beginning of the term.<br />
Teacher Fiona Ward said<br />
Matariki had been the<br />
perfect time to open the<br />
new block, as it signified a<br />
time of looking to the<br />
future.<br />
Seventeenyearolds Jan<br />
Steenkamp and John<br />
Stanway, both in year 13,<br />
were emcees for the<br />
evening opening, attended<br />
by about 400.<br />
The school has aroll of 288,<br />
from new entrants to year13. It<br />
has grown from small beginnings<br />
in 2009, when there was aroll of<br />
fewer than 100.<br />
Jan said, prior to the opening<br />
of the new block, students<br />
undertakingwood work would<br />
previouslyhavetotravel to the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>MenzShed, while<br />
photography lessons were<br />
undertaken in an ordinary<br />
classroom.<br />
Now they had stateoftheart<br />
equipment.<br />
‘‘It is great to have the<br />
classrooms, as the travelling to<br />
the MenzShed cut into our<br />
learning time,’’ Jan said.<br />
John said the opening last<br />
Wednesday began with the<br />
National Anthem, followed by<br />
singing, line dancing, a<br />
WOODWORK: The stateoftheart<br />
technology<br />
block at <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Christian School is<br />
providing agreat place for<br />
creativity for students,<br />
including Jan Steenkamp<br />
(left) and John Stanway.<br />
performance from the<br />
Pasifika group and junior<br />
school.<br />
On display was a<br />
colourful array of artistic<br />
work by the primary pupils,<br />
including stars and night<br />
skies depicting the<br />
handiwork of their creator<br />
God.<br />
‘‘We offered the Matariki<br />
event as away of bringing<br />
people together and to<br />
bring glory to God which is<br />
our school motto,’’ John<br />
said.<br />
‘‘The evening was well<br />
received. People enjoyed<br />
celebrating how the universe<br />
works in harmony and<br />
appreciated our take on<br />
Matariki, celebrating God who<br />
created the stars,’’ Jan said.<br />
$9000 for feeding Mid Cantykids<br />
DELLWYN.MOYLAN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Getting her school to go green<br />
for agood cause lead<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Christian School<br />
year 10 student, Jade Curtis to<br />
raise $466.70 for Kai for Kids.<br />
The 14yearold organised a<br />
mufti day where students wore<br />
green.<br />
‘‘I set myself agoal of raising<br />
$400 as that is how much it<br />
takes ayear to feed one pupil<br />
in the Kai for Kidsprogramme.<br />
Iamreallyhappy that I<br />
managed to raise more than my<br />
goal,’’ Jade said.<br />
‘‘I chose green for the mufti<br />
day because there is green in<br />
the Kai for Kids logo and I<br />
thought green also implied healthy.’’<br />
The mufti day was among recent<br />
fundraising events held to benefit Kai for<br />
Kids.<br />
Operation manager Charlene Smith said<br />
there had been an amazingresponse,<br />
altogether resultinginabout $9000 to<br />
support the organisation feedingschool<br />
and preschool childreninMid<br />
Canterbury.<br />
THRILLED: Checking out Kai<br />
for Kids school lunches are<br />
(from left) operation manager<br />
Charlene Smith, Peter Robins,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Christian School<br />
student Jade Curtis, Luke<br />
Howden and teacher Fiona<br />
Ward.<br />
An Inspire Your Potential<br />
eveningsaw about 80 people<br />
hear the success stories of Mid<br />
Canterbury women Toni<br />
Sweetman, Liz McMillan and<br />
Jo Taylor .<br />
‘‘It was areally great<br />
evening. People left feeling<br />
inspired soweachieved what<br />
we set out to do,’’ Smith said.<br />
Other events included<br />
selling morning teas, an open<br />
day and aCoins for Kids initiative.<br />
‘‘The amount raised exceeded our goal<br />
of $5000. We arejust soincredibly grateful<br />
to the community for their support,’’ Smith<br />
said.<br />
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JULY 58<br />
Highland and National Dancing<br />
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9.15pm, seniors opening ceremony<br />
1pm, <strong>July</strong> 78am to 7.30pm, <strong>July</strong> 8<br />
8am to 5pm.<br />
JULY 6<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Astronomy Group public<br />
pre-dawn viewing of the Matariki<br />
star cluster, from the eastern side<br />
of Argyle Park, <strong>Ashburton</strong>, between<br />
5.45am and 7.15 am. All welcome.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Collegiate Rugby<br />
Club youth disco at the clubrooms,<br />
Smithfield Rd, 5pm to 7.30pm. Free<br />
for under fives, $10 per child aged<br />
from five to 11. Take cash for drinks<br />
and lollies.<br />
JULY 67<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Model Aero Club’s<br />
annual mid winter invitational fly-in<br />
at the Harris Scientific Reserve,<br />
Lovetts Rd, Tinwald. Open to<br />
spectators. Runs both days 9am to<br />
4.30pm.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Model Train Show at<br />
Tinwald Memorial Hall, Graham St,<br />
10am to 4pm. Entry $10 adult, $3<br />
children, family two adults, two<br />
children $20.<br />
JULY 8<br />
Staying Safe From Scams and<br />
Fraud. Hear what’s happening with<br />
scams in our local community and<br />
learn general tips to protect<br />
yourself and your data. Workshop<br />
at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall,<br />
Methven, from 2pm.<br />
JULY 13<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Astronomy Group last<br />
chance for public pre-dawn viewing<br />
of the Matariki star cluster, from the<br />
eastern side of Argyle Park,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>, between 5.45am and<br />
7.15 am. All welcome.<br />
JULY 21<br />
The Mid-Canterbury Branch of the<br />
Black and Coloured Sheep<br />
Breeders Association open day at<br />
155 Burnham School Rd,<br />
Rolleston, 10am to 3pm. It will<br />
cover fleece care before and after<br />
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Deaths Deaths Deaths<br />
BELL, Alfred William (Alf),<br />
(Reg. No. 889852) - on June<br />
30, <strong>2024</strong>. Passed peacefully<br />
surrounded by family,aged82<br />
years. Loved partner of Lana<br />
for 35years. Proud stepfather<br />
and stepfather-in-law of<br />
Steven and Nina, Brian and<br />
Cheryl, Diana and Murray, and<br />
Jason and Jo. Loved Pop of<br />
Jesse and Levi; Samantha, and<br />
Adam; and Esther.<br />
Messages<br />
to Alf’s family, POBox 472,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. Aservice for<br />
Alf will be held in our chapel,<br />
corner East and Cox Streets,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> on Friday <strong>July</strong><br />
5, commencing at 1.30pm,<br />
followed byinterment in the<br />
RSA section, <strong>Ashburton</strong> New<br />
Lawn Cemetery.<br />
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BELL, Alfred William (Alf):<br />
On June 30th, <strong>2024</strong>: Loved<br />
son of the late Vince and Lucy<br />
Wright (Methven), brother of<br />
Jean(dec) (UK), Len(dec), his<br />
twin Trish(dec) and brotherin-law<br />
Ben Pawsey, and Janice<br />
(UK). Respected uncle to his<br />
nieces and nephews.<br />
CRIBB, Jillian Mary (Jill):<br />
On June 28, <strong>2024</strong>. Peacefully<br />
at Coldstream Lifecare,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Loved wife ofthe<br />
late Archie. Much loved mum<br />
of Michelle and adored Nanny<br />
of Jane. Loved daughter of the<br />
late Reg and Phyllis Davidson.<br />
Loved sister of Pam, Neil, the<br />
late Rosalie, Margaret, and<br />
Robyn. Loved auntie of her<br />
nieces and nephews. Messages<br />
to the Cribb family, POBox<br />
472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. At Jill’s<br />
requestaprivate cremationhas<br />
been held.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
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HENEY, Julie Patricia – on<br />
<strong>July</strong> 1st, <strong>2024</strong>, at Christchurch<br />
Hospital,peacefully with family<br />
at her side. LovedwifeofDon.<br />
Devoted Mum of Luke, Holly,<br />
and Caitlin. Adoring Nana of<br />
Nixon and Hendrix; Lily and<br />
Jagger. At Julie’s request a<br />
private cremation has been<br />
held. A Memorial service will<br />
be held at alater date.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
FDANZ<br />
03 307 7433<br />
JAINE, Florence Joy (Joy):<br />
On June 27, <strong>2024</strong>. Peacefully<br />
at Christchurch Hospital,<br />
surrounded by her loving<br />
family. Dearly loved wife of<br />
the late Jeff. Loved mother<br />
of Felicity and Lucinda, and<br />
special Grandma ofMatthew<br />
and Andrea, Jessica; Olivia<br />
and Hamish, and William<br />
and partners, and loved<br />
great-Grandma of her greatgrandchildren.<br />
Messages to<br />
the Jaine family POBox 472,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. Amemorial<br />
service for Joy will beheld at<br />
St Andrew’s Anglican Church,<br />
Thompson Street, Tinwald<br />
on Friday 5, commencing at<br />
1.30pm.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
FDANZ<br />
03 3077433<br />
JAMIN, Johannes Jozef:<br />
On 25th June at the<br />
Medical Progressive Unit at<br />
Christchurch Hospital, in his<br />
96th year.<br />
Dearly loved husband of<br />
Johanna (Dec)and lovedfather<br />
and father-in-law of Miriam<br />
and Graeme Lill.<br />
Loved grandfather of Davina<br />
Janssen, Stacey (Dec), Bevan<br />
and Adrian Lill.<br />
Great-grandfather of Guyon,<br />
Alex and Tomas; Stephanie,<br />
Katelyn and Liam; Mathias,<br />
Zairaand Ciaran.<br />
LOGIE, Jane Elizabeth (Jane)<br />
–onJune 30, <strong>2024</strong>, peacefully<br />
at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital with<br />
Mark by her side, aged 50<br />
years. Dearly loved partner<br />
of Mark Slaven and special<br />
Mum of Samuel. Treasured<br />
daughter ofJan and the late<br />
John, and much loved sister<br />
and sister-in-law of Andrew<br />
and Amanda, and Rob and<br />
Ali. Loved by all her nieces<br />
and nephews. Dearly loved<br />
by the extended Slaven family.<br />
Messages toJane’s family PO<br />
Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. In<br />
lieu of flowers donations to<br />
the Cancer Society would be<br />
appreciated and may be left<br />
at the service. Acelebration<br />
of Jane’s life will be held at the<br />
Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main<br />
Street,MethvenonWednesday<br />
<strong>July</strong> 10, commencing at<br />
2.00pm, followed byaprivate<br />
interment.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
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TAYLOR, Margaret Ann (nee<br />
Grigg), (Officer of theOrder of<br />
St John) –passed away on June<br />
28, <strong>2024</strong>. Dearly loved wife of<br />
thelateLionel,and herpartner<br />
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great-grandchildren. Loved<br />
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to Margaret’s family c/- 27<br />
Vitalia Crescent, Lincoln 7608.<br />
A remembrance service has<br />
been held according to Mum’s<br />
wishes.<br />
Paterson’s<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
FDANZ<br />
03 3077433<br />
THOMAS, Margaret Jocelyn:<br />
In Christchurch on Monday,<br />
<strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2024</strong> aged 85 years.<br />
Cherished wifeofthe late Brian<br />
Francis and the late Graeme<br />
Thomas. Adored mother and<br />
mother-in-law ofBrent Francis,<br />
Kerry and Simon Jones, Tony<br />
Francis, the late ClaytonFrancis,<br />
the late Craig Francis, Tim and<br />
Jane Francis, Kim Francis and<br />
Simon Barteling, and stepmother<br />
of Tanya Grieve, and<br />
Jeremy Thomas. Loved Marnie<br />
of all her grandchildren and<br />
great-grandchildren. Messages<br />
to: The Thomas family, c/-<br />
PO Box 6035, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
7742. Aservice to celebrate<br />
Margaret’s life will be held<br />
at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Club and<br />
MSA, 231 Burnett Street,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> on Friday, <strong>July</strong> 5,<br />
<strong>2024</strong> commencing at 1.00pm,<br />
followed by interment at<br />
WinslowCemetery.<br />
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Acknowledgements<br />
GAYLOR, Murray John: Vivia,<br />
Wendy, Jaquie,Penny and their<br />
families would like toexpress<br />
their gratitude to everyone<br />
who supported us before and<br />
after the sad loss ofMurray. A<br />
dearly loved husband, father,<br />
father-in-law, stepfather,<br />
Poppa and great-Poppie.<br />
Your messages, cards, phone<br />
calls, visits, flowers and baking<br />
havebeen much appreciated.<br />
Special thank you to the<br />
wonderful nurses and staff at<br />
Tuarangi Home, for their love<br />
and care of Murray for the last<br />
four years, also the support<br />
and kindnessshown to families<br />
visiting Murray.<br />
Please accept this as apersonal<br />
acknowledgement from us all.<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
HANHAM, Michael John -Di,<br />
Anne-Marie, Lou, Juliet, Nic,<br />
Gabrielle, Mike and families<br />
would like to acknowledge<br />
and express our deepest<br />
and heartfelt thanks for the<br />
tremendous love and support<br />
shown tousall on the sudden<br />
and unexpected passing<br />
of Michael (Mick). We have<br />
been totally overwhelmed<br />
with the many visits, beautiful<br />
flowers, baking and meals,<br />
messages and beautiful cards<br />
we received from so many<br />
extended family and friends.<br />
Thanks also to the many who<br />
attendedthe funeral, theCeltic<br />
Rugby Club, Mid Canterbury<br />
Rugby, Lions and Partners, St<br />
Vincent de Paul, St Joseph’s<br />
School, StBede’s School and<br />
so many others too numerous<br />
to name. Thanks also to the<br />
St John’s Ambulance staff,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital ED and<br />
doctors and staff at Three<br />
Rivers Medical Centre who<br />
helped me patch him up over<br />
many years! A huge thank<br />
you to Father Peter Costello<br />
who helped us immensely<br />
and Barry from Paterson’s for<br />
his professionalism and care.<br />
Michael’s presence in our lives<br />
will be sadly missed for avery<br />
long time,but we take comfort<br />
from thefactthathelived afull<br />
andhappy liferighttothe end.<br />
As we cannot contacteveryone<br />
personally, please accept this<br />
as an acknowledgementofour<br />
grateful thanks.<br />
HARRISON, Euan John<br />
(Hank):<br />
Died 7 May, at Christchurch<br />
Hospital.<br />
Christine, Matthew, Scott<br />
and Jude, Sarch and Phil<br />
and families, wish to thank<br />
everyone for their kindness<br />
and love onthe very sad loss<br />
of our much lovedand adored<br />
husband, Dad, father-in-law<br />
andGrandad.<br />
The flowers, baking, meals,<br />
visits, cards and messages<br />
were truly overwhelming.<br />
The attendance at Hank’s<br />
funeral was atribute to him.<br />
We are extremely grateful to<br />
you all. Please accept this as<br />
apersonal acknowledgement<br />
from us all.<br />
“He wasour world”<br />
WHEELER, Valda Mary (Val):<br />
Passed away peacefully on 8th<br />
May <strong>2024</strong> at Tuarangi Home,<br />
aged 94.<br />
Christine, Mark, Vicki and<br />
Joanne and families wish<br />
to thank you most sincerely<br />
for your kind expressions of<br />
sympathy in the loss of our<br />
dearly beloved Mum, motherin-law,<br />
Nanand old-Nana.<br />
Aprivate service was held to<br />
farewell her.<br />
Thank you to the staff at<br />
Prince’s Court Lifecare who<br />
lovingly looked after Val for<br />
the last few years and then<br />
staff at <strong>Ashburton</strong>Hospital and<br />
Tuarangi Home inthe last few<br />
weeks.<br />
Your carewas amazing.<br />
Funds flow in<br />
for appeal<br />
DELLWYN.MOYLAN<br />
@ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Following five activities<br />
over June, Hato Hone St<br />
John <strong>Ashburton</strong> Light the<br />
Way appeal has bought in<br />
more than $17,000. It will<br />
be spentonmaintenance<br />
at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> station.<br />
The Major Incident<br />
Support Team attended<br />
the Glow in the Park, as<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> cadets both<br />
assisted at the tent and<br />
walked among the large<br />
crowds collecting<br />
donations. This raised<br />
$4613.<br />
Funds were raised at an<br />
open day held at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> station,<br />
through abaking sale and<br />
donations.<br />
Hato Hone St John<br />
community engagement<br />
coordinator –Mid<br />
Canterbury Nicole<br />
Walker said St John Aoraki<br />
management had been<br />
impressed with the open day,<br />
and were taking the idea<br />
around the wider region.<br />
‘‘(They are) encouraging<br />
other areas to run something<br />
similar,’’ Walker said.<br />
There were street collection<br />
days, which got agood response<br />
despite some collection points<br />
having to be abandoned in poor<br />
weather.<br />
The Youth Division held a<br />
disco for their members and<br />
friends, raising over $200.<br />
‘TOTALLY AMAZING’: Hato Hone St<br />
John youth cadet Caitlin Smith guides<br />
Primo the penguin (Faith Davis) as she<br />
collect donations for the St John annual<br />
appeal.<br />
Araffle also brought in funds.<br />
‘‘It is totally amazing the<br />
amount we have received,‘‘<br />
Walker said.<br />
The total amount for<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> is expected to reach<br />
about $20,000 which is $5000<br />
more than their goal.<br />
As of earlier this week, the<br />
nationwide total for the Light<br />
the Way appeal was more than<br />
$2.5 million towards the goal of<br />
$4 million.<br />
Money collected or donated<br />
during the appeal stays in the<br />
area it comes from.<br />
Water workshop<br />
planned<br />
BY JONATHAN LEASK<br />
Local democracy reporter<br />
District councillorswere<br />
presented with the initial results<br />
of awater metering pilot trial in<br />
Methven at ameeting last week.<br />
Mayor Neil Brown said there<br />
was alot of information the district<br />
council needed to get abetter<br />
understanding on. He moved to<br />
leave the item on the table and<br />
“pick it back up after we have had<br />
aworkshop on the report”.<br />
Deputy mayor Liz McMillan<br />
supported the motion.<br />
“There is alot of information in<br />
there and Ithink it’s going to be<br />
really beneficial to work through it<br />
quite slowly and go through<br />
everything.”<br />
She also requested the Methven<br />
Community Board be invited to<br />
the workshop, to be held next<br />
month.<br />
Chief executive Hamish Riach<br />
said that as the report was<br />
presented at an open public<br />
meeting, the workshop would also<br />
be open to the public.<br />
The district council had<br />
allocated $1 million for apilot<br />
water meter trial in Methven 2021,<br />
which was identified as the<br />
scheme with the highest water<br />
loss.<br />
After some Covid related delays<br />
in the supply chain, most of the<br />
1213 water meters were installed<br />
by the end of 2022.<br />
The trial aimed to analyse the<br />
benefits of universal water<br />
metering, without plans for future<br />
volumetric charging, in<br />
anticipation of afuture rollout of<br />
meters in <strong>Ashburton</strong> and Rakaia.<br />
The report concluded most<br />
water loss in Methven occurs in<br />
the public network. It suggested<br />
the ageing network requires faster<br />
renewal than what was planned.<br />
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by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
News<br />
Issue 20<br />
4<strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Message from thePrincipal<br />
ConclusionofTermTwo<br />
We come to the end ofTerm Two, and as Ilook<br />
back on this week at <strong>Ashburton</strong> College, it's<br />
evident that our campus remains abustling hub<br />
of activity and learning for our students every<br />
day.<br />
Beyond the teaching and learning within our<br />
classrooms, our students have been engaged in<br />
arange of experiences, andthisweekwehavehad:<br />
ourSports Exchange with Rangiora High School;an Englishcompetition;<br />
Trip to the University of Canterbury for our Māori Students; our Drama<br />
students visiting the Court Theatre in Christchurch; and the annual Lip<br />
Sync evening;alongside thewiderangeofsportscompetitions.<br />
As we approachthe mid-pointoftheyear,wehavehad some notable<br />
eventsrecently:<br />
CelebratingMatariki<br />
We recently celebrated Matariki, the Māori New Year, with great<br />
enthusiasm and reverence. It was wonderful tosee our students and<br />
staff engaging in various cultural activities and learning about the<br />
significanceofthis specialtimeintheMāori calendar.Matarikirepresents<br />
atimeofreflection, growth,and new beginnings.<br />
CollegeBall<br />
Ourmuch-anticipated CollegeBallwas aresounding success! Theevent<br />
on Friday 21 June wasaspectacular eveningfilled withelegance, laughter,<br />
and many memories.Tirelessworkfromalargenumberofstudentsand<br />
staff made this Ball sosuccessful. Mrs Helen Shore-Taylor, one of our<br />
Deputy Principals, did awonderful job co-ordinating everything from<br />
traffic management to catering, and everything in between. Ithank the<br />
Ball organising committeewho spentmanyhours preparing and should<br />
beproud of whattheyachieved.<br />
VisitfromPrime Minister Christopher Luxon<br />
This Friday, our last day ofterm, we will have avisit from Prime Minister<br />
Christopher Luxon. His visit will provide avaluable opportunity for our<br />
students to engagedirectly with ourcountry's leadership andtodiscuss<br />
importantissuesfacing them.<br />
The timing of his visit ispivotal as we near completion ofthe first stage<br />
of our school rebuild. Wewill showcase our progress with the new<br />
Rangitata Block and renovated Menorlue building, aswell as highlight<br />
theurgentneedfor further improvementstoourageing infrastructure.<br />
We aregrateful to have the PrimeMinistervisit andhopethatitwillbring<br />
urgency to theprocess to deliver themodern, safelearning environments<br />
ourstudents andcommunity deserve.<br />
UpcomingHolidayBreak<br />
As we approach the upcoming holiday break, Iwould like totake this<br />
opportunitytowishall our studentsarestful timewith family and friends.<br />
It has been abusy term filled with academic achievements, cultural<br />
celebrations, and community events, and Icommend our students and<br />
staff fortheir hard work anddedication.<br />
Thankyou foryour unwavering support andcommitmenttothe success<br />
of <strong>Ashburton</strong> College. Together, we continue to make apositive impact<br />
onthe lives of our studentsand in ourcommunity. We arewishing youall<br />
asafeand enjoyableholiday break.<br />
Information<br />
Ngāmihinui<br />
SimonColeman<br />
Tumuaki•Principal<br />
College Office Hours–<strong>July</strong> School Holidays<br />
Thestudentholiday break extendsfrom<br />
Monday08<strong>July</strong>–Friday 19 <strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
TheCollege Office will be open from 8:30am-3:30pm on thesedays.<br />
Information<br />
AshCollWay Studentsofthe Week Award<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
ThisweekwehighlightAshColl WayStudentofthe Week Awardees, forWeek9of Term Two.<br />
The theme for this week was‘ConsistentlyShowing Respectby‘striving to do theirbest’.<br />
College Open Evening<br />
Wednesday31<strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong>,<br />
4:30pm-6:30pm<br />
WhereOur Values are-<br />
Quality/Te AtaPai,Pride/Manawa Whakahī, Respect/Whakaute<br />
Futurestudents,parents/caregivers, whānau and<br />
communitymembers arewarmlyinvited<br />
to attend ourOpenEvening.<br />
Aparticular welcome, andencouragement to attend,<br />
is extended to studentswho will be in Year 9in 2025,<br />
andfamily members.<br />
During theevening youwillhavethe opportunity to –<br />
• Meet andtalkwiththe Principal,staffand students.<br />
• Hearand seewhatthe College canofferyourchild andfamily.<br />
• View ourfacilitiesand new buildings.<br />
• Meet with BYOD Retailers-CollegeisaBYOD school<br />
[Bring Your OwnDevice]<br />
• Enjoy asausagesizzle during theevening.<br />
To help with decisions forenrolment:<br />
(EnrolmentWeek, 29 <strong>July</strong>-02August)<br />
Therewillbeinformationavailable on:<br />
• OptionSubjectsfor 2025 (Year9students).<br />
Optionsubjects: nine subjectstobe takenfromtwelveavailable:<br />
– Choose at least onefromThe Arts: Art, Drama, Music.<br />
– Choose at least one from Languages: German, Japanese,<br />
Māori.<br />
– Chooseatleastthreefrom: Agriculture, MoneyManagement,<br />
Design and Visual Communication, Digital Information<br />
Technology, Fabric Technology, Food and Nutrition, Hard<br />
MaterialsTechnology.<br />
• Note: all Year 9 students take English, Mathematics, Physical<br />
Education andHealth, Science, Social Studies.<br />
• Additionally available: English as an additional language for<br />
students forwhomEnglishisasecond language; and<br />
LEEP (LearningEnrichmentand EnhancementProgramme).<br />
If youhavenot yetchosenoptionsubjects,<br />
orrequire assistanceinchoosingthemthrough SchoolPoint,<br />
therewillbestaff availableinthe CollegeOfficetoassist you.<br />
Open EveningPresentations startin the College Auditorium<br />
at 4:30pmand 5:15pm.<br />
Theseare followed by guided toursofthe College,<br />
oryou maychoose to self-tourbyfollowingthe signs.<br />
EVERYONE MOSTWELCOME<br />
Newsletter<br />
Ournextnewsletter willbepublished,<br />
afterthe student holidaybreak,onThursday25<strong>July</strong>.<br />
Congratulations<br />
Readers'Cup <strong>2024</strong> -Reading Competition<br />
forYear9Students<br />
This year's Readers' CupContest washeld on 24 June,withthe AshColl<br />
team placing11th from the teamsacross theAorakidistrict.<br />
Team members<br />
This year's AshColl team was made up of (pictured above, clockwise from<br />
front left): Gerald Peng,ChloeBrady,Zoe Prince and Donna-Marie Mo'ale.<br />
Teams offour or five Year 9students from each school read aset of six<br />
books, and then together work asateam inaquiz-style competition in<br />
Tūranga (library), Christchurch,against other local school teamsanswering<br />
questions from the books, at afun evening designed to celebrate the joy<br />
of reading!<br />
College Librarian Delia Achten said that the winner of the local contest is<br />
presented with acup and qualifies to compete for aNational title later in<br />
the year.<br />
The books read by the students were amixture of novels, illustrated, New<br />
Zealandwriting,new releasesand classics.<br />
These books were: The Pōrangi Boy by Shilo Kino; Diamonds by Armin<br />
Greder; Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis; Scythe by Neil Schusterman;<br />
and TheCrossover by Kwame Alexander.<br />
Delia and Librarian Cheyenne George were assisted in the training ofthe<br />
team by members oflast year's team: Ruby Bartlett, Anna McFarlane,<br />
GemmaVan derVliet and KylieWells.<br />
The Readers’Cup itself was won this year, asithas been for anumber of<br />
years,byCashmere High School.<br />
Persistence and Hard Work Brings Success for<br />
Young Football Team<br />
Pride/Manawa Whakahī, Quality/Te AtaPai and Respect/Whakaute:<br />
These principles guide the Mid Canterbury 15th Grade Red Devilz<br />
in every match they play while competing inthe Mainland Football<br />
Competition <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Team supporter and College teacher Leigh Heaney-Lee said that the team<br />
consists of eleven Year 9and 10 players from <strong>Ashburton</strong> College, plus two<br />
players from Mt Hutt College andGeraldine High School.<br />
Last season, the Devilz worked diligently to secure the top spot inDivision<br />
Three, withtheir ultimate goal being to advance to DivisionOne.<br />
This season, they have welcomed new members and doubled their efforts<br />
to foster team cohesion and enhance their collaborative skills, under<br />
the mentorship of Coach Mark Abernethy and their Manager/Referee<br />
Carl Gourdie.<br />
TheDevilzperseveredthroughthe competitiveDivisionTwo grading before<br />
being promoted to Division One. This accomplishment istruly remarkable<br />
forthe team,their coaches,and their families.<br />
They have demonstratedstrength,fairness andintegrity in all their matches,<br />
oftenfacing under-estimation from theother Canterbury teamsinDivision<br />
One,who at times,view theircapabilities as asmall-town team withlimited<br />
potential.<br />
However, theDevilzhaveconsistentlyexceeded expectations in everygame.<br />
We areextremelyproud of theiraccomplishment as membersof<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
College, Mount Hutt College and Geraldine High School, aswell as being<br />
role modelmembers of ourcommunity. Karawhiua boys!<br />
Holly Esler<br />
Year 9<br />
MadeleineHowden<br />
Year 10<br />
Theo Vannini<br />
Year 11<br />
Lilly George-Tarawa<br />
Year 12<br />
Gabbie Tindall<br />
Year 13<br />
(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Carl Gourdie, Hunter Green,<br />
Rory Molloy, Jacob Gourdie, George Summerfield, Alex Forbes, Zach Fox,<br />
Mark Abernethy.<br />
(Front row, left to right): Benjamin Lee, Benjamin Drudi, Adam McCleery,<br />
HunterAbernethy,Isaac Mangubat,Liam Jenner,Matthew Chris Go.
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College<br />
Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment<br />
News<br />
Issue 20<br />
4<strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Congratulations<br />
BadmintonTeamsGainValuable Experience<br />
on Return to Tournament<br />
Four College teams gained great experience at the South Island<br />
SecondarySchools’Tournamentheld in Christchurch on Saturday and<br />
Sunday22and 23 June <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Manager Darion Gray saidthatitwas an early startfor allasthey headed up<br />
the road to Christchurch forthe abovetournamentbeing heldatBadminton<br />
Canterbury.<br />
With the students having had the AshColl Ball the night before, but all<br />
fronting up on time,both vans fell deathly quiet by the timewehit Chertsey!<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College, notable for its absence over many years, was making<br />
awelcome return tothis particular event which ispleasing looking to the<br />
future.<br />
Team Membersfor theWeekend were –<br />
Boys’Red Team Gabriel Teves, Miel Sacendoncillo,Akshay Rana,<br />
Boys’Blue Team<br />
Girls’ RedTeam<br />
Girls’ Blue Team<br />
Ian Pepito.<br />
Ken De Lara,Renz Baleroso, MujtabaHussaini,<br />
Gabe Rigor.<br />
Lara Africano, HopeMendez, ZoeCribb,Sai Sukumar.<br />
Ysabella Tawatao,LibertyMendez, Stephanie Solomon,<br />
Samantha Lagapa.<br />
Theboys’grade consistedofnine teams,and thegirls’grade of twelveteams.<br />
Saturday proved avery long stretch, with games commencing at 8:00am,<br />
with the last just after 7:00pm but, throughout the day, there was intense<br />
and excitingcompetitionfor allparticipants.<br />
Check-in to Spencer Park Holiday Park was delayed in order to make their<br />
meal reservation at Cobb and Co., placed just in the nick of time.This time<br />
provided agreat opportunity todiscuss the day, while enjoying some<br />
delicious food.<br />
By 8:00am onSunday the teams were into it again and, aspool-play<br />
progressed,itwas evidentthatboth ourboys’ and girls’ teams were to play<br />
against one another forfinalplacings!These were particularly enjoyable to<br />
watch.Unfortunately,onthe final day, Akshay Rana hadtoretireinjured.<br />
Darion noted that both girls’ teams performed exceptionally well, placing<br />
in the top10.<br />
Final Placings were –<br />
• Boys’ Blue team 8th placing<br />
• Boys’ Redteam 9th placing<br />
• Girls’Red team 7th placing<br />
• Girls’Blue team 8th placing<br />
Of importance,and pride, wasthe fabulous feedback from the tournament<br />
organiser, who praised our students for their willingness tohelp, their<br />
positive attitude and their excellent manners. This commendation is a<br />
testamenttothe character anddedication of our students.<br />
Huge thanks is giventostaffmemberKay Rotchwho got the call up at the<br />
eleventh hour to fillthe secondmanager's role.Her help and support with<br />
the students wasmost appreciated.<br />
Aspecial shout out isgiven to Year 13 students Sai Sukumar and<br />
Miel Sacendoncillo who spearheaded this participation from adream to<br />
reality. Saiand Miel arecongratulated on thesuccess of thetournamentfor<br />
College,withthe teamshaving them to thank forthe opportunity.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College also acknowledges the enthusiasm, commitment and<br />
support of KairurukuHākinakina/Sports Co-ordinator Darion Gray.<br />
Events<br />
Successful ‘EnchantedWonderland’<br />
College Ball Held<br />
DeputyPrincipalHelen Shore-Taylor saidthatthe AshColl Ball heldon<br />
Friday23June wasthe highlight of the year formanysenior students.<br />
Thethemethis year wasthe ‘EnchantedWonderland’, with theticket design<br />
depicting this theme well, inviting guests to Her Majesty’s Royal Ball,<br />
advising thatdinner will be served, dances will be danced,but noting ‘don’t<br />
be late or it's off with your heads’.<br />
(Pictured right): The ticket design,<br />
prepared by the Ball Committee<br />
members.<br />
Student Representativetothe<br />
Boardreports -<br />
As part of her recent report to the<br />
Board, Iela Mangubat said that ‘the<br />
School Ballhas finally come around!<br />
With the theme ‘Enchanted<br />
Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole’<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Event Centre was<br />
transformed into aplace straight out<br />
of AliceinWonderland.<br />
With massive playing cards,<br />
mushrooms, vines etc decorating the<br />
area, the Ball this year definitely stuck<br />
well to the theme.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> restaurant Smoke catered this year and provided awide<br />
varietyoffood -fromfruit,chocolates, mini- donuts to sushi, mini hot dogs<br />
and chips,sowehad our choiceofsweet or savoury.<br />
Categories forBest-DressedStudents<br />
This year,the categories for ourbest-dressedstudents were:<br />
Royal Flush Suit/Gown and Royal Suit/Gown, named after the Poker terms<br />
and staying with the theme onceagain.<br />
Thewinners thisyear were:<br />
– Royal Flush Suit: BeaverTouli<br />
– Royal Flush Gown: PoppyJemmett<br />
– Royal Suit: Brandon Burrowes<br />
– Royal Gown: Alani Putaranui<br />
The winners also won a$50 Smoke gift card, which we thank Smoke very<br />
much for.<br />
Students are selected for these awards, which are made atthe end of the<br />
evening, from students and staff scanning aQRcode and nominating their<br />
choice.<br />
(Pictured above, lefttoright): Beaver Touli (Royal FlushSuit), PoppyJemmett<br />
(Royal Flush Gown), Alani Putaranui (Royal Gown), Brandon Burrowes(Royal<br />
Suit).<br />
Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor said that the committee members<br />
worked well together and should be very proud oftheir achievements<br />
in organising another great night at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Event Centre. Many<br />
positive comments from attending students is endorsement ofthe quality<br />
of their organisational work.<br />
Ball Committee members (pictured above, back row, left to right):<br />
Madison Tourle,Violet Lambert-Lane,KeishaPower,TaymahAiken-Wheeler,<br />
DeputyPrincipal and Staff Ball Organiser Helen Shore-Taylor.<br />
(Front row, left to right): Amalia Worsfold; Ball Committee Heads<br />
Lorraine Paterson and Ashley Gee; and Kelcey Wilson.<br />
(Thisphoto courtesy of Tony Stewart, Photoshots)<br />
Afeature ofthe Ball also, isthe opportunity for community members to<br />
view the students as they enter the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Event Centre by walking<br />
down the RedCarpet,and this year wasnoexception.<br />
It is apositive tobeable to share part ofthis event with parents and<br />
interested community members, and it is always nice tosee agood crowd<br />
there, adding to the festivefeel of the evening.<br />
On entering the Event Centre, students were met by Deputy Principals<br />
HelenShore-Taylorand Angela Mitchell, and Head Students TamsinCartney<br />
and RipenaUmagaVaeila and Ball Committee Heads Lorraine Paterson and<br />
Ashley Gee.<br />
It is noteworthy also,thatannually,the Ball injects in thevicinityof$40,000<br />
into the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Business Community, alongside money paid individually<br />
by students formake-up,hair,clothing and suit/clothing hireage transport,<br />
limousines,and pre-Ball meals.<br />
Appreciation<br />
College would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the<br />
people behind thescenes whohelptomakethisevent runassmoothly<br />
as it does and, without whose input the evening would not be able to<br />
be so successful–<br />
• Roger and Casey andthe team from the<strong>Ashburton</strong>Event Centre<br />
• Denise andher team from Balloons and Flowersfor the decorations<br />
• Band Double Talk<br />
• The team at Smokefor their superbsupply of food<br />
• PhotographerTonyStewart,ofPhotoshots<br />
• Spray Markstraffic managementfor the event<br />
• NeumannTyres forallowingtheir yard to be the right-of-wayfor theBall<br />
attendees’vehicles<br />
• The manyAshCollstafffor giving their time to supervise theevent.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> College adds its appreciation toHelen Shore-Taylor for her<br />
guidance in supporting the students in their preparation ofaquality, wellrunevent.<br />
(Picturedbelow): Twoofthe crowdphotosfromthe night.<br />
The AshColl Teams (pictured above, back row, left to right): Ian Pepito,<br />
MujHussaini, Akshay Rana.<br />
(Middle row, lefttoright): Samantha Lagapa,Liberty Mendez,LaraAfricano,<br />
Miel Sacendoncillo,Sai Sukumar,Zoe Cribb, Gabriel Teves.<br />
(Front row, left to right): Ken De Lara, Renz Baleroso, Hope Mendez,<br />
Ysabella Tawatao,Stephanie Solomon, Gabe Rigor.<br />
Coming Events<br />
Pleasenote-*denotes subjecttoconfirmation of student availability.<br />
<strong>July</strong><br />
05 Final dayofTermTwo<br />
06 Miles Toyota Championship –MCC Boys’1st XV vs<br />
HillmortonHigh School,Celtic Rugbygrounds<br />
06-07 ** SISS Road CyclingRace, Ruapuna,Christchurch<br />
06-21 School holidayperiod<br />
07 ** Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Slopestyle Event, Mt Hutt<br />
07-11 SISS Junior Netball Tournament,Ngā Puna Wai, Rolleston<br />
07-13 Kiribati Language Week<br />
(Pictured above): An example of the meticulous attention tothe theme<br />
detail, asprepared bythe talented Denise Histen and the team from<br />
Balloons and Flowers.<br />
Planning<br />
Planning for this event started atthe beginning of the year, alongside the<br />
StudentBall Committeeled by Ashley Geeand Lorraine Paterson.<br />
Student Ball Committee Membersare –<br />
Taymah Aiken-Wheeler,Violet Lambert-Lane,Keisha Power, Madison Tourle,<br />
Kelcey Wilson and Amalia Worsfold.<br />
Each committee memberhad aresponsibilityfor an area, and updatedthe<br />
progress at weekly meetings.
COUNCIL BRIEF<br />
2Baring SquareEast, <strong>Ashburton</strong> |POBox 94, <strong>Ashburton</strong>, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 3077700 |Website ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />
Thursday,4<strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong> | ISSUE 186<br />
Winter work ahead forroadcrew<br />
Council is tracking thenumberof<br />
potholes it repairsand will have<br />
contractors patrolling known<br />
trouble spots overthe coming<br />
winter months when more are<br />
expected.<br />
Infrastructureand Open Spaces Group<br />
Manager Neil McCann said 613potholes<br />
were repaired around the district in June.<br />
“Thatactually compares well with June in<br />
2023,when 1206 potholes were repaired.<br />
We’vemade abig effort in thepasttwo<br />
yearstorehabilitateorrepair problem<br />
spotsand it’spaying off.<br />
“For the whole of 2023, we repaired 8406<br />
potholes around the district, comparedto<br />
12,607in2022.”<br />
Mostofthe potholes areonruralroads<br />
andCouncil’smaintenancecontractor<br />
HEBundertakes regular patrols ofareas<br />
wherepotholes aremostlikely to develop<br />
orbereported. Potholesare patched<br />
and permanent repairsscheduledfor<br />
the warmer months when dry weather is<br />
needed forthe materials to bond.<br />
Mr McCann said some ofCouncil’s sealed<br />
rural roads were formed and sealed at a<br />
time when therewas less traffic and heavy<br />
vehicles.<br />
“Weare rehabilitating and repairingthese<br />
roads as funding allows, digging out<br />
thefailed areasand constructing anew<br />
pavement on topofthe existing road.<br />
This lessens the chanceofpotholes in the<br />
future.<br />
“Wemaintain one of the largest roading<br />
networksinNew Zealand,with 1515km<br />
of sealed roads, 1102km of unsealed<br />
roads and186 bridges, and if people see<br />
potholes on them, theyshould report<br />
themtoCouncil or use the Snap Send<br />
Solveapp to bring them to our attention.”<br />
Deputy Mayor -LizMcMillan<br />
Looking ahead with enthusiasm<br />
The end of the financialyear<br />
triggersahostofannual reports,<br />
but before we begin rolling out<br />
work planned in Year 1ofthe<br />
Long Term Plan Iwant to thank<br />
allthose who helpedshape this<br />
keydocument.<br />
Thank youfor taking the timeto<br />
provide us with your feedback.We<br />
received 1522 submissions during<br />
consultation and we’regrateful to<br />
see such ashowofenthusiasm and<br />
commitmentfor the future of our<br />
district.<br />
We read and consideredeach<br />
and everysubmission, both from<br />
individuals and organisations, andyour<br />
input wasimportant inhelping Council<br />
Council also maintainsjustover230km of<br />
footpaths,addingtothe network as the<br />
residential areasgrow.<br />
Anew footpathonRacecourse Road in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>isready forthe final sealing<br />
stage,whileanewly-reformedfootpath<br />
linking GeoffGeering Driveand Braebrook<br />
has been completedrecently andisopen<br />
tothe public.<br />
makedecisions around theimportant<br />
issues nowand in the future.<br />
We’veended up with sensible and<br />
forward-looking Long Term Plan that<br />
serves thebestinterests of thedistrict.<br />
The bestinterests of thedistrictare<br />
alsouppermind as staff consider<br />
Government’s mostrecent 40-point<br />
action planand howitaffects ourwork<br />
programme.<br />
Sixteen of the 40pointsdirectly affect<br />
LocalGovernment,including:<br />
•The LocalWaterDone Well Bill<br />
requires councils to deliver plans for<br />
financially sustainable waterservices.<br />
•The newspeedlimit rule will reverse<br />
theprevious blanketspeed limit<br />
reductions.<br />
ABOVE: Anewly-reformed footpath<br />
connects Braebrook to GeoffGeering<br />
Drive.<br />
BELOW:The newfootpathalong<br />
Racecourse Road is programmed to be<br />
sealednextweek.<br />
•Cabinet<br />
plans to<br />
introduce<br />
legislation to tightencontrols on teen<br />
vaping.<br />
•Reformsofthe Resource<br />
Management Act.<br />
Theseare justafew of theactionsthat<br />
we need to keep abreast of and provide<br />
input on,and consider howtheywill<br />
affectthe people in ourpatch.<br />
Schoolholidays, andanimportant<br />
rugbytest, areonthe horizonthis<br />
weekend and if youare travelling on<br />
the roads then pleasetakecare.<br />
If you'restaying at homein<strong>Ashburton</strong>,<br />
then bestplan forsomecongestion.<br />
SHORT<br />
AND<br />
SWEET<br />
SEE THE STARS!<br />
The firstofthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
AstronomyClub's twofree<br />
Matariki publicviewingsatArgyle<br />
Park will be held this Saturday,<br />
6<strong>July</strong>.Weather permitting,<br />
the rising star clusterwill be<br />
visible from 5.45amuntil 7am.<br />
The secondviewing will be the<br />
following Saturday, 13 <strong>July</strong>.<br />
ASA ARTSHOW<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Galleryand<br />
Museum is hosting the annual<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> SocietyofArtsexhibition,<br />
which features 444 works.The<br />
exhibitionisalways popularand<br />
will be opentothe public until 26<br />
<strong>July</strong>.Itisthe society's60th show.<br />
The galleryand museum is open<br />
10am-4pm daily,with alatenight on<br />
Wednesday.<br />
NEW EVENTFEES<br />
Councilhas introduced an<br />
applicationfee foreventson<br />
publicland.The newfee was<br />
introduced as part of the Long<br />
Term Planand it is designed<br />
to help coverthe costsofstaff<br />
processing the applications, which<br />
cantakeconsiderable time. There<br />
is adiscountedrate fornon-profit<br />
and small community events.See<br />
the newfees and charges on our<br />
websiteashburtondc.govt.nz<br />
ALL BLACKS<br />
Traffic delays in <strong>Ashburton</strong> arelikely<br />
this weekend, as school holidays<br />
beginand people travel to Dunedin<br />
forthe All Blacks' rugbytestagainst<br />
England on Saturdaynight.It's<br />
the firsttime England hasplayed<br />
in Dunedin in 10 yearsand up to<br />
30,000 people areexpected. NZTA's<br />
traffic and travel pageswill have<br />
all the latest information forthose<br />
hitting the roads.<br />
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Thursday,4<strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong> |ISSUE 186
Grantsbenefit community groups<br />
Eighty-seven community groups<br />
and sportsteams will receivea<br />
little over$308,000when Council<br />
distributesits community grants<br />
this month.<br />
The grantswereapproved as part of the<br />
Long Term Plan adoptedbyCouncil last<br />
week.<br />
The recipientsinclude rural libraries,<br />
agencies likeHospiceMid Canterbury<br />
and the <strong>Ashburton</strong> ToyLibrary, and<br />
groups running projects,community<br />
events, biodiversity projects,improving<br />
infrastructurelikehalls andheritage<br />
buildings and providing school holiday<br />
programmes, and sportsteams travelling<br />
forregular competition.<br />
The biggestcategory wascommunity<br />
agencies, where17groups received a<br />
collective$77,750.<br />
Deputy mayor Liz McMillan saiditwas<br />
always apleasuretobeable to help<br />
groups in the community with moneyto<br />
keep their good work going.<br />
“This funding might be to help kickstart<br />
aprojectorsupport operational costs<br />
or wages. Some groups areupgrading<br />
buildings likecommunity halls and<br />
Focus on core work in next 10 years<br />
Council has struck itsratesfor the<br />
<strong>2024</strong>-25 financial year,following<br />
adoption of the Long Term Plan last<br />
week.<br />
Chief ExecutiveHamish Riachsaid rates<br />
collectedhelped fund Councilbusiness,<br />
whichincluded providing waterand<br />
wastewater services, as well as roads and<br />
facilities likeEANetworks Centre, the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Library and the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art<br />
Galleryand Museum.<br />
In the next 10 years, the focus will be on<br />
core infrastructure-about $50million will<br />
be spent on newwaterprojects,$43m on<br />
newwastewaterprojects and $115.9m on<br />
roads.<br />
“The Long Term Plan outlines what we<br />
will be doing, the keyprojects and issues,<br />
the costs, and howweplan to payfor it.<br />
Developing it required abalancebetween<br />
increases to ratesand other Council<br />
chargeswhile keeping our districtmoving<br />
forward.<br />
swimming pools, or making themnicer<br />
forusers.<br />
“The Fairton School pool is in desperate<br />
need of repair,so$10,000 wasallocated<br />
to them, and $10,000 wasalso granted to<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> DistrictNeighbourhood<br />
Support to support the wagesofthose<br />
helping keep our community connected<br />
and safe.<br />
“Mostofthe grant categories were<br />
oversubscribed this year and it would<br />
havebeen nicetohelp everyone.We<br />
“The averagerates rise forthisnew<br />
financial year is 11.8 per cent,which is a<br />
balancebetween affordability,delivering<br />
essential services and doing work thatour<br />
residentshaveasked for.<br />
“I’dliketothank everyone whotook the<br />
time to provide feedback,including the<br />
1522 who made submissions. Your input<br />
wascritical forthis plan, which is akey<br />
see the great work being donebymany<br />
volunteersand theyall help make the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Districtabetterplacetolive.”<br />
Grant recipientshavebeen advised and<br />
the full listwill be availablesoon on<br />
Council’swebsite.<br />
Asecond round of grantswill open for<br />
applications from 1August. Funding will<br />
be available forCreativeCommunity<br />
projects, heritageprojects and trail<br />
maintenance.<br />
planning document.”<br />
One of the major decisions wasto<br />
introduceakerbside greenwaste<br />
collection in 2026. Another wasfor Council<br />
to exit itsstockwaterserviceby2027 and a<br />
Stockwater Working Group willbeset up<br />
to assistwiththe transition and monitor<br />
progress.<br />
“The Long Term Plan also includes<br />
significant investment in our<br />
infrastructure, spending millions annually<br />
on roads, watersupply,wastewater<br />
and stormwater. It looks to thefuture,<br />
by getting out of the stockwaterservice<br />
and expanding the EA Networks Centre<br />
stadium in lateryears,” Mr Riach said.<br />
“Other challenges forthe futurewill be<br />
funding the second <strong>Ashburton</strong> River bridge<br />
and Government’s LocalWaterDone Well<br />
programme, which will determine howour<br />
waterservices aredelivered.”<br />
Newfees and chargescameintoforce on<br />
1<strong>July</strong>.<br />
COUNCILMEETINGS<br />
Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council<br />
Chambers), 2Baring SquareEast,<br />
unless specified.<br />
Meeting agendas areonline at<br />
ashburtondc.govt.nz/council/<br />
agendas-and-minutes<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> WaterZone Committee,<br />
Tuesday 23 <strong>July</strong>,1pm (live-stramed)<br />
Methven Community Board, Monday 29<br />
<strong>July</strong>,9am, Mt HuttMemorial Hall<br />
CouncilActivityBriefings, Wednesday<br />
31 <strong>July</strong>,9.30am<br />
Audit &Risk Committee, Wednesday 31<br />
<strong>July</strong>,1pm (live-streamed)<br />
WORKSNOTICES<br />
Walnut Avenue -Kerb and channel<br />
renewalfromOak Grove to WestStreet.<br />
Traffic should notbeaffected,but watch<br />
fortemporarychanges.<br />
GraceIreland Drive, Methven -Closed<br />
forsubdivision developmentuntil 31<br />
August.<br />
Lauriston Barrhill Road -Closed<br />
between Church Street and Methven<br />
Chertey Road until 12 <strong>July</strong>.The work is<br />
being doneinfivestagestoallow the<br />
installation of electrical cables from the<br />
newsolar farm to the sub-station on Line<br />
Road. Detoursare in place.<br />
Full closuredetails on our website<br />
ashburtondc.govt.nz<br />
ELECTRICITYASHBURTON<br />
(EA) SHAREHOLDERS<br />
Councilislooking to appoint two<br />
committeememberstothe Electricity<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> (EA) Shareholders<br />
committee.<br />
This is acommunity-focused role where<br />
youcan influence at aGovernance level,<br />
andwork withour local electricity sector.<br />
It is apaid part-time appointment, with<br />
approximately 10 meetings peryear.<br />
The memberswill representCouncil’s<br />
interests on the Electricity <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
ShareholdersCommitteefor aterm of 3<br />
years.The committeewill alsoinclude<br />
four other Shareholder Committee<br />
memberswho havebeen directlyelected<br />
by rebate shareholders(Consumers).<br />
Interested? Please email hr@adc.govt.nz<br />
or visit Council'swebsite.<br />
COUNCIL OFFICE<br />
2Baring SquareEast<br />
Mon, Tue, Wed &Fri 8.30am-5pm<br />
Thursday 9am-5pm<br />
ASHBURTONLIBRARY<br />
2Baring SquareEast, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7700<br />
Mon &Fri 8.30am-6pm, Tue-Thu 8.30am-8pm<br />
Sat&Sun 10am-4pm<br />
EA NETWORKSCENTRE<br />
20 River Terrace<br />
Mon -Fri 6am-9pm (pools 7pm, gym8pm)<br />
Sat&Sun 7am-7pm (pools 5pm, gym6pm)<br />
ASHBURTON ART<br />
GALLERY &MUSEUM<br />
327 West Street<br />
10am-4pm daily (late night Wed)<br />
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Draft Reserve<br />
Management Plan<br />
Didyou know<br />
we haveover<br />
120 parks and<br />
reserves<br />
acrossthe <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
District?<br />
Fromsmall neighbourhood parks to large<br />
domains, our district’sparks and reserves<br />
provideplaces forour residentstoplay,<br />
relax andenjoy.<br />
We wanttoensure these spaces are<br />
protected, maintained andabletobe<br />
enjoyedsafelybyeveryone. So, with the<br />
help of the community’sfeedback, we’ve<br />
drafted acombined plan forhow our parks<br />
and reserves willbemanaged.<br />
Have we got it right?<br />
Viewthe plan and<br />
have your say at<br />
ItsOurPlace.nz<br />
Feedback closes<br />
Sunday 4August<br />
A B O U T<br />
Representation Review <strong>2024</strong><br />
Haveyour sayon<br />
proposed changes<br />
to howyou're<br />
represented inthe<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District.<br />
Do youagree withextending the <strong>Ashburton</strong> ward<br />
boundary andthe Methven CommunityBoard<br />
boundary to accommodate forgrowth?<br />
Do youagree withreducing thenumberofelected<br />
Methven CommunityBoard membersfromfivetofour?<br />
Tell us what youthink of ourInitial Proposal.<br />
View the proposal and<br />
haveyour say at<br />
ItsOurPlace.nz<br />
Feedback closes<br />
Sunday 21 <strong>July</strong>
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FEATURE<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
17<br />
Life Matters<br />
Matters of life and death affect us all<br />
For something that will affect<br />
us all, the subject of death is<br />
one from which we often shy<br />
away. In this six page special,<br />
The <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong> shares<br />
information on the process of<br />
grief, how to prepare your<br />
finances and belongings before<br />
you die, and some healthy<br />
living tips.<br />
The following are some of the<br />
next steps to follow after a<br />
loved one dies.<br />
STEP 1Let the authorities<br />
know<br />
If the person<br />
was in care when they died<br />
or the death was expected, call<br />
their doctor or nurse.<br />
died unexpectedly, or in an<br />
accident, call 111. Depending<br />
on how the person died, a<br />
doctor, nurse or coroner will<br />
examine the body and decide<br />
what happened.<br />
STEP 2Time off work<br />
If you’ve been at your job for<br />
at least six months, you can take<br />
three paid days off after the<br />
death of aclose family member,<br />
or one day after the death of<br />
someone else close to you. You<br />
can legally take up to three<br />
days’ paid bereavement leave<br />
after the death of achild,<br />
grandchild, grandparent,<br />
parent, partner, partner’s<br />
parent or sibling.<br />
You can take this leave at any<br />
time and for any reason that<br />
relates to the death.<br />
Some employers offer more<br />
than three days’ leave —check<br />
your employment agreement.<br />
You may be able to take one<br />
day of paid leave if someone<br />
else you’re close to dies.<br />
Your employer decides<br />
whether you get bereavement<br />
leave or need to take annual<br />
leave, but they should consider<br />
how close you were to the<br />
person who died.<br />
any responsibilities you<br />
have at the funeral.<br />
Availablenow<br />
GRIEF NEEDS: Afuneral is remembering your loved ones for their final farewell.<br />
Your cultural obligations,<br />
for example, attending atangi.<br />
STEP 3See if you can get<br />
financialhelp<br />
You might be able to get help<br />
with the cost of the funeral,<br />
burial or cremation. In some<br />
circumstances, you might be<br />
entitled to help with living<br />
expenses or child care.<br />
You might be able to get<br />
money to help with the cost of a<br />
funeral if you’re<br />
the partner, child, parent or<br />
guardian of the person who<br />
died, or<br />
arranging the funeral of<br />
someone with no close family.<br />
ACC can also help with the<br />
cost of the burial or cremation<br />
of someone who has died after<br />
an accident.<br />
You can withdraw some of<br />
your KiwiSaver funds early to<br />
pay for the funeral of a<br />
dependant family member. You<br />
do not have to be in financial<br />
hardship to do this.<br />
STEP 4Organise the funeral<br />
and burial or cremation<br />
If you want to hold afuneral,<br />
you can use afuneral director<br />
or organise it yourself.<br />
Before abody is buried or<br />
cremated, you need<br />
amedicalcertificate signed<br />
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Some councils have bylaws or<br />
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STEP 5Register the death<br />
If you’re using afuneral<br />
director, they’ll register the<br />
death for you.<br />
If you’re organising it<br />
yourself, you need to register<br />
the death with Births, Deaths<br />
and Marriages within three<br />
working days of the burial or<br />
cremation. You can request the<br />
form to do this by contacting<br />
Births, Deaths and Marriages.<br />
STEP 6Sort out their<br />
finances and execute the will<br />
If you’re managing someone’s<br />
estate, you’ll need to do some<br />
things like<br />
cancel any benefits or<br />
pensions.<br />
let IRD know the person has<br />
died and do afinal tax return.<br />
cancel their passport and<br />
driver’s licence.<br />
Awill lists who gets property<br />
and money when someone dies.<br />
You need to be granted probate<br />
in court to be the will’s<br />
executor. An executor deals<br />
with the estate and hands out<br />
the property as set out in the<br />
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Life Matters<br />
Preplanning afuneralfor peace of mind<br />
Burial or cremation, church funeral or<br />
hall with acelebrant, private ceremony<br />
or open to the community. These are just<br />
some of the choices to make when it<br />
comes to remembering aloved one.<br />
Preplanning your funeral provides<br />
peace of mind for you, and your family,<br />
knowing that you’re not leaving them<br />
with all the decisions at an emotional<br />
time.<br />
It enables you to create ameaningful<br />
farewell to guide your family on how you<br />
would like to be remembered.<br />
You can document your wishes, and<br />
provideanswers to common questions<br />
around details such as the venue,<br />
readings, music, and flowers.<br />
Family members can also gain<br />
comfort from knowing they are<br />
respectfully followingthe wishes of<br />
their loved one.<br />
Funeral preplanning can include prepayment<br />
or making plans to pay for it,<br />
which gives surviving family and friends<br />
time to grieve, pay tribute, and honour<br />
their deceased friend or relative without<br />
having to worry about financial stress.<br />
Prepaid funerals up to $10,000 have<br />
been excluded from asset testing by the<br />
government for the residentialcare<br />
subsidy, but for complete details check<br />
out the Work and Income website at<br />
workandincome.govt.nz/products/azbenefits/residentialcaresubsidy<br />
When you have preplanned your<br />
funeral, invite your loved and trusted<br />
family members or friends to join you for<br />
an honest talk about how you wish to<br />
have your funeral.<br />
Tell them what arrangements you’ve<br />
made to ensure your family won’t have to<br />
worry about expenses or plans when<br />
they’re grieving.<br />
While they may not recognise this as a<br />
gift in the moment, one day they’ll know.<br />
For further information visit<br />
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Making awill and/or setting up a<br />
trust are two of the best steps you<br />
can make to ensure your wishes<br />
are carried out both during your<br />
life and after your death.<br />
Awill may not prevent all legal<br />
problems after your death, but it<br />
will certainly help.<br />
The two steps can help<br />
minimise the financial and<br />
emotionalstrain on your family<br />
after your death. It is important<br />
to get legal advice to minimise<br />
the chance of your will being<br />
challenged.<br />
The key things people should<br />
put in awill include naming at<br />
least one executor.<br />
Awill, or the set up of atrust,<br />
encompasses your instructions<br />
about what you want done with<br />
your property when you die and<br />
how you want your dependants to<br />
be looked after.<br />
Awill can relieve financial and<br />
emotionalstrain on your family<br />
after your death, and help<br />
minimise the likelihood of a<br />
dispute over your estate.<br />
As far as you and your family<br />
are concerned, it could be the<br />
mostimportant paper you ever<br />
sign.<br />
Havingatrust can give you<br />
confidence there will be assets<br />
left for those people who are<br />
important to you.<br />
Afamily trust could help you<br />
protect family assets in the event<br />
of afamily breakdown or<br />
business failure.<br />
The process of setting up awill<br />
or trust is to first, and most<br />
importantly, get in touch with<br />
your lawyer, they can guide you<br />
through making awill or setting<br />
up atrust.<br />
Lawyers deal with many<br />
personal, family, business and<br />
property matters and<br />
transactions. Noone else has the<br />
training and experience to<br />
advise you on matters relating to<br />
the law.<br />
Though you choose what to say<br />
in awill, the law specifies how<br />
you should say it. If you do not<br />
comply with the law, your will, or<br />
parts of it, may be invalid.<br />
The best time to make awill is<br />
now, even if you don’t own major<br />
assets, you may have possessions<br />
with monetary or sentimental<br />
value.<br />
If you die without awill, it is<br />
known as dying ‘‘intestate’’. In<br />
this case, the law specifies how<br />
your property will be<br />
distributed. It is usually to a<br />
surviving spouse and/or<br />
immediate family member, in set<br />
proportions.<br />
This may not be what you<br />
wished, and it can cause extra<br />
costs for your family and estate.<br />
If no next of kin are able to be<br />
located, assets go to the New<br />
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www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Life Matters<br />
CHRISTIAN COMMENT<br />
Fun or funerals?<br />
No, Idon’t need to get out more! But<br />
this is agenuine question.<br />
If Iwas to ask you where you learned<br />
the most about life, would it be at a<br />
funeral or while having fun?<br />
The surprising, but enlightening,<br />
answer is not what we might expect.<br />
Think about it for amoment, when<br />
you attend afuneral, you are brought<br />
face to face with the reality you will one<br />
day die. As you listen to eulogies and<br />
observe those gathered you learn alot.<br />
If the funeral is large, it oftensays<br />
something in and of itself.<br />
In some awful situations, the<br />
deceased may have left great wealth<br />
but may not have been rich in their<br />
relationships.<br />
Those funerals offer an opportunity<br />
to those who, like vultures, gather for<br />
the spoils while only afew mourn.<br />
On the other hand, some have been<br />
rich in their relationshipsand,whether<br />
wealthy or poor, many have gathered to<br />
mourn the loss of someone well loved. A<br />
funeral can be agreat teacherabout<br />
what is at the heart of being human.<br />
Having fun doesn’t teach us much other<br />
than what fun this is!<br />
‘‘It is better to go to ahouse of<br />
mourning than to go to ahouse of<br />
feasting, for death is the destiny of<br />
everyone; the living should take this to<br />
heart.’’ Ecclesiastes 7:2 NIV<br />
Afuneral also teachesuswhat is not<br />
at the heart ofhumanity.<br />
Every single person in that coffin or<br />
urn takes nothing withthem.<br />
All that they achieved will sooner or<br />
later be forgotten or frittered away.<br />
Most significantly, the person in the box<br />
will not be able to enjoy these things<br />
any longer.<br />
Life, the party and the fun that was<br />
had is fleeting, but death is permanent.<br />
Death brings finality, at least until you<br />
consider God.<br />
The death and resurrection of Jesus<br />
changes everything.<br />
If all we have to look forward to is<br />
living 70 or 80 years, then‘‘Eat, drink,<br />
and be merry, for tomorrow you die’’, as<br />
the phrase goes.<br />
If, however, there is aresurrection,<br />
then there is aGod we need to fear, a<br />
day of reckoning to come, ahope we can<br />
attain, fun to be had, work to be done,<br />
difficulties we can persevere through,<br />
and wisdom to attain.<br />
Jesus’ resurrection shows what we do<br />
in this life countsfor eternity; justice<br />
will be done, but thankfully mercy is<br />
available to the one who trusts in Jesus,<br />
the resurrected Judge, who graciously<br />
offers pardon to those who trust in him.<br />
Al Drye, St. Paul’s Rakaia District, and<br />
Night Church, <strong>Ashburton</strong>, Church of<br />
Confessing Anglicans<br />
National<br />
trends<br />
The Funeral DirectorsAssociation of New<br />
Zealand published areport providing a<br />
snapshot of death and the funeral industry<br />
in New Zealand. The recent report also<br />
captures insights into the types of funerals<br />
favoured by New Zealanders.<br />
Funeral DirectorsAssociation chief<br />
executive Gillian Boyes said for the first<br />
time in the industry women now<br />
outnumbered men.<br />
“We see this particularly in our younger<br />
workers, but we have also recently<br />
celebrated our first female long service<br />
award recipients,” Boyes said.<br />
Other industry trends included funeral<br />
workers being primarily 45 years and<br />
older and 81.5 per cent European.<br />
Key findings include:<br />
Sixtynine per cent overall have<br />
cremations rather than burials. However<br />
the preference for cremation was reversed<br />
among Pacific Peoples (72 per cent are<br />
buried) and Māori (55 per cent are buried).<br />
Amaintenance of many traditional<br />
elements of afuneral with atraditional<br />
funeral service with acasket present still<br />
the most common (73 per cent of funerals).<br />
Ahigher likelihood of aviewing of the<br />
deceased in New Zealand than reported in<br />
asimilar Australian survey (65 per cent<br />
view in New Zealand, 43 percent in<br />
Australia)<br />
An increasing use of celebrants in<br />
funeral services, again with ahigher usage<br />
in New Zealand than Australia (56 per<br />
cent celebrants in New Zealand, 37 per<br />
cent in Australia).<br />
Twentytwo per cent of funerals being<br />
unattended with afurther 15 per cent<br />
being a‘hybrid’ of acremation with no<br />
service but with aviewing by the family.<br />
Deaths in New Zealand are predicted to<br />
rise over the next 20 years from 38,868 in<br />
2022 to 52,700.<br />
Boyes said the report details factors the<br />
industry needs to consider as they plan for<br />
higher numbers of deaths.<br />
“Even as society and preferences<br />
changes, the available research on the<br />
impact of afuneral on grief in the report<br />
shows it continues to be important to have<br />
afarewell that is meaningful for the<br />
family.’’<br />
Read the report full online via<br />
funeraldirectors.co.nz<br />
Unique Location for Unique Occasions<br />
If you’re looking for avenue that offers you everything to ensure a<br />
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Whether it’s asmall or large funeral, memorial service or life celebration,<br />
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Along with small, intimate areas, the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Event Centre also has<br />
the Bradford Room for up to 100 people or the Auditorium which holds<br />
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We have bar and catering options available, along with experienced<br />
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Our in-house and highly experienced team will help guide you through<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
21<br />
Life Matters<br />
Social connection, healthy living<br />
Staying socially connected has benefits for<br />
both physical and mental wellbeing.<br />
If you are socially isolated in your life it<br />
means being separated from your family and<br />
social groups. People can become socially<br />
isolated if they live alone, don’t have access<br />
to transport, or have poor health.<br />
It can also create the feeling of being<br />
lonely, especially if there is not enough<br />
interaction with others or existing<br />
relationships don’t provide the emotional<br />
support needed.<br />
There’s no single solution to social<br />
isolation everyone has different needs and<br />
about half of older New Zealanders<br />
experience some degree of loneliness at<br />
times.<br />
CONNECTING<br />
There are many ways to connect with<br />
people if you’re feeling socially isolated or<br />
lonely.<br />
You can<br />
use your SuperGold card to get out and<br />
about (supergold.govt.nz).<br />
get to know your neighbours (try<br />
Neighbourhood Support or neighbourly.co.<br />
nz).<br />
get asmartphone or tablet to stay in touch<br />
with distant friends and family.<br />
find out about learning new technical<br />
skills at seniornet.co.nz.<br />
visit your local library, community centre<br />
or church to find out aboutactivities.<br />
have ameal with friends or family, or<br />
invite afriend out for acoffee.<br />
try avisiting service like Age Concern, or<br />
joining agroup such as MenzShed, Rural<br />
Women NZ or Women’s Institute, or asports<br />
club such as bowling, petanque, croquet, or<br />
the MSA or RSA.<br />
try volunteering (volunteeringnz.org. nz).<br />
PLANNING AMOVE<br />
Relocating can sometimes mean losing<br />
longterm connections.<br />
If you’re planning to move, consider<br />
can you access public transport?<br />
doyou have friends or people you know<br />
living nearby?<br />
how far is the nearest grocery store,<br />
pharmacy or public library? Are they easy to<br />
access?<br />
are there any social activities or<br />
opportunities to connect with others?<br />
how important is technology for you to<br />
keep in touch? Will you have internet<br />
access?<br />
have you told your friends and family you<br />
are moving?<br />
LOOK OUT FOR OTHERS<br />
If you think someone you know is isolated<br />
or lonely, you can help by<br />
visiting those at risk of isolation.<br />
giving them asense of purpose, like a<br />
plant or apet to take care of (if they are<br />
capable).<br />
sharing your skills such as gardening or<br />
knitting with them.<br />
keeping in touch regularly.<br />
asking aneighbour to keep an eye on<br />
them.<br />
SOCIAL ISOLATION CHECKLIST<br />
Social isolation and loneliness affects<br />
older and younger people the most. Use this<br />
checklist to find out if you or someone you<br />
know is at risk.<br />
Have you, or someone you know,<br />
experienced<br />
the loss of aspouse, partner or friends<br />
(through death or relocation)?<br />
have difficulty meeting new people or<br />
communicating in English?<br />
amove to anew country or adifferent<br />
way of life?<br />
the loss of avehicle or driver licence?<br />
retirement from work?<br />
poor health, frailty or sickness?<br />
depression or mental health problems?<br />
These experiences can be especially hard<br />
if you or that person is living alone, suffering<br />
from poor health, unemployed, finding it<br />
difficult to meet other people, financially<br />
dependant, suffering from grief, depression<br />
or anxiety, or facing aworsening medical<br />
condition.<br />
If these experiences sound familiar, you<br />
or someone you know may be feeling<br />
isolated or lonely.<br />
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP<br />
Organisations with information which<br />
could help include Neighbourhood Support,<br />
U3A, Age Concern, GreyPower, Menzshed,<br />
SeniorNet, Citizens Advice Bureau, Senior<br />
Chef, friendship groups, RSA, Rural Women,<br />
St John’s Caring Caller Service, Community<br />
Education, Community House Mid<br />
Canterbury, Newcomers Network, your local<br />
church.<br />
Most local councils have information<br />
about groups and activities in your area.<br />
Joining groups and activities can be agood<br />
start to connecting with other likeminded<br />
people.<br />
~Source: Office for Senior Citizens<br />
Comfort<br />
in the<br />
right verse<br />
Awellchosen verse can give<br />
mourners comfort at asad time.<br />
Here are some popular poems<br />
used for funerals.<br />
MISS ME BUT LET ME GO,<br />
by Unknown<br />
When Icome to the end of the<br />
road and the sun has set on me,<br />
Iwant no rites in agloomfilled<br />
room, why cry for asoul set<br />
free.<br />
Miss me alittle but not too<br />
long, and not with your head<br />
bowed low, Remember the love<br />
that we once shared, miss me <br />
but let me go.<br />
For this is ajourney that we<br />
all must take, and each must go<br />
alone.<br />
It’s all apart of the Master’s<br />
plan, astep on the road to<br />
home.<br />
When you are lonely and sick<br />
of heart, go to the friends we<br />
know.<br />
And bury your sorrows in<br />
doing good deeds, miss me but<br />
let me go.<br />
DUST IF YOU MUST, by Rose<br />
Milligan<br />
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t<br />
it be better, to paint apicture or<br />
write aletter.<br />
Bake acake or plant aseed,<br />
ponder the difference between<br />
want and need? Dust if you<br />
must, but there’s not much<br />
time, with rivers to swim and<br />
mountains to climb.<br />
Music to hear and books to<br />
read, friends to cherish and life<br />
to lead.<br />
Dust if you must, but the<br />
world’s out there, with the sun<br />
in your eyes, the wind in your<br />
hair,<br />
Aflutter of snow, ashower of<br />
rain, this day will not come<br />
around again.<br />
Dust if you must, but bear in<br />
mind, old age will come and it’s<br />
not kind.<br />
And when you go and go you<br />
must you, yourself, will make<br />
more dust.<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
23<br />
Fond<br />
farewell<br />
From Page 1<br />
Under the leadership of Anthony Dorreen,<br />
Dorie School has been rebuilt with new<br />
classrooms, and anative forest established<br />
on site.<br />
‘‘I think Ihave given everything that I<br />
have got. It was just time for me to go. It’s<br />
exciting for the next chapter,’’ Dorreen<br />
said of his impending semiretirement.<br />
‘‘I’m looking forward to slowing down,<br />
taking life alot more easily.’’<br />
He was looking forward to doing some of<br />
the great walks, beginning in November<br />
with the Old Ghost Road. He also planned<br />
to spend time in his garden, pottering<br />
around his greenhouse, and next term<br />
working three days per week teaching for<br />
classroom release.<br />
Meanwhile, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Borough School<br />
principal Hilary Boyce is also leaving her<br />
job at the end of this term to start her own<br />
business as an educational consultant<br />
specialising in diverse learning and<br />
behaviour.<br />
Boyce is committed to keeping children<br />
in school as the number of school stand<br />
downs increases.<br />
The most recent Ministry of Education<br />
figures show schools stood down pupils<br />
25,167 times in 2022. It was the highest<br />
number in more than 20 years of records.<br />
Standdowns are the formal removal of a<br />
pupil from aschool for no more than five<br />
days. The figures show rates of more<br />
serious punishments suspensions and<br />
exclusions/expulsions remained similar<br />
to or lower than past years.<br />
Boyce said many children stood down<br />
were not naughty, but instead had diverse<br />
learning needs.<br />
She has seen these needs firsthand at<br />
Borough, where about 25 per cent of pupils<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Borough principal Hilary Boyce with pupils<br />
Oliver Keen (left) and Israel Faalavaau in the Discovery<br />
Room.<br />
PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS<br />
were affected. They may be autistic, have<br />
anxiety or ADHD, have suffered trauma or<br />
family upheaval or dysfunction.<br />
And in the years since Covid, financial<br />
related issues had increased. Sometimes<br />
the school helped provide food parcels to<br />
families, and at one time paid for amotel<br />
for ahomeless family.<br />
‘‘Life is complex for many families and<br />
you can’t just park it at the gate.’’<br />
Her passion while at Borough, where she<br />
has been principal for six years, has been<br />
catering to these children.<br />
‘‘The kids who find school<br />
abit tricky, so how can we<br />
make school abit better for<br />
them, and they don’t end up<br />
in asituation where they get<br />
kicked out?<br />
‘‘We can’t just keep<br />
expecting kids to fit a1950s<br />
model,’’ Boyce said.<br />
‘‘If we can keep kids in<br />
school, it’s amuch better<br />
outcome longterm.’’<br />
Under her leadership at<br />
Borough, children requiring<br />
time out from the classroom<br />
were given that, and could<br />
learn in quieter spaces, such<br />
as the school’s<br />
administration building.<br />
There they could sit on a<br />
couch with ablanket and<br />
read their learning<br />
materials, or talk to the<br />
supportive staff.<br />
‘‘We have areally<br />
cohesive team around this<br />
philosophy, everyone<br />
understands emotions<br />
fluctuate in the day and<br />
that’s not being naughty.’’<br />
Then there is the<br />
Discovery Room, aformer<br />
classroom specifically<br />
adapted for the purpose of<br />
learning outside of the<br />
classroom.<br />
‘‘Classrooms are busy<br />
places and are not the best<br />
fit for alot of children.<br />
Coming into aquiet space<br />
where there’s no pressure just works to get<br />
everyone in the right space, then they can<br />
pop into class. What we are trying to do isn’t<br />
get to worked up about rules that don’t<br />
work.’’<br />
Boyce is excited about her future,<br />
working in an area she is most passionate<br />
about. She will contract to schools to help<br />
them with systems that help children with<br />
diverse learning needs.<br />
‘‘I don’t want to get to the end of my<br />
career and not have tried something alittle<br />
bit different,’’ she said.<br />
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RURAL LIFE<br />
<strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
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Juniorfarmers ready for national finals<br />
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Senior students James Clark<br />
and Jack Foster of Mount Hutt<br />
College have been rampingup<br />
their general farm knowledge<br />
ahead of the FMG Junior Young<br />
Farmer of the Year grand final<br />
next week.<br />
The pair, both 17 and third<br />
generation living on crop farms,<br />
are one of two teams to<br />
represent the Aorangi region<br />
competition for the national<br />
competition in Hamilton from<br />
<strong>July</strong> 11 to 13. The other team is<br />
Ella Hole and Shelby Henson of<br />
Geraldine High School.<br />
‘‘We need to know as much<br />
about everything as we can, just<br />
general knowledge,’’ James<br />
said.<br />
‘‘General agriculturalbased<br />
knowledge,’’ Jack added.<br />
Training for the competition,<br />
which they placed third in last<br />
year, saw them getting up to<br />
date with developments in the<br />
agricultural industry, field day<br />
visits, and trips to businesses<br />
and farms in the district to<br />
learn about other operations.<br />
Among them Midlands<br />
Apiaries, dairy farms and high<br />
country stations.<br />
They had been much<br />
appreciated opportunities,<br />
James said.<br />
It had given them abroader<br />
sense of the industry.<br />
The pair,who have tertiary<br />
study, travel and farm<br />
ownership in their future plans,<br />
both live oncrop farms.<br />
Jack lives on aHighbank crop<br />
and finishing farm, the same<br />
property his grandparents once<br />
farmed.<br />
‘‘We fatten about acouple<br />
thousand sheep each year,’’ he<br />
said. ‘‘It’s about 300 hectares.’’<br />
James lives on acropping<br />
farm at Valetta, near Mayfield<br />
and Mt Somers.<br />
‘‘We do adecent amount of<br />
sheep and quite arange of<br />
cropping, especially seeds,’’he<br />
said.<br />
‘‘I’m third generationonthis<br />
farm mygrandparents still live<br />
on farm but Ithink Iamfourth<br />
or fifth generation.’’<br />
The pair have faced finals<br />
pressure twice before, but as<br />
year 13 students this year will be<br />
their last chance to win.<br />
Jamesand Jack first teamed<br />
up as year 11 students in 2022<br />
FINAL TIME: Junior Young<br />
Farmers James Clark (left) and<br />
Jack Foster are ready for next<br />
week'sgrand final event in<br />
Hamilton.<br />
and won the regional event and<br />
went on to place seventh in the<br />
grand final.<br />
‘‘The first year we won the<br />
module part, which is the part<br />
with the most points up for<br />
grabs. We did quite appallingly<br />
at everything else,’’ James said.<br />
‘‘But the next year we won the<br />
modules andthe exam.’’<br />
With the full support of their<br />
parents, they aimed ‘‘to do<br />
better than last year,’’ Jack said.<br />
Next week in Hamilton they<br />
will be accompanied by a<br />
support crew of family, and<br />
their agricultural teachers<br />
Fiona Jessep and Emily Talbot.<br />
‘‘I’d say we have got apretty<br />
good balance of both practical<br />
and theory (skills),’’ Jack said.<br />
James agreed, although<br />
preferred the competition’s<br />
practical tests.<br />
‘‘We have done quite well on<br />
practical stuff before. We are<br />
both quite practical people,’’ he<br />
said.<br />
In the last two grand finals<br />
they had been asked to makea<br />
planterbox and abridge.<br />
‘‘In our practical module we<br />
haven’t had to put anything<br />
togetheryet, it’s mainly just<br />
been building something and<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
25<br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
Rotary Club of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Plains<br />
Malcolm Tarbotton -Paul Harris<br />
FellowDouble Sapphire Pin: It is<br />
customary for the Rotary Club of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Plains at our yearly<br />
Changeover to look back on the<br />
year and think about what we have<br />
achieved.<br />
It is also customary to look at our<br />
membership with aview to<br />
recognising service above self from<br />
one of our members.<br />
This year is no exception and<br />
tonight we are recognising Malcolm<br />
Tarbotton who has now completed<br />
50 years of service with our club.<br />
Rotary has been afamily affair for<br />
the Tarbottons, and if we added<br />
togetherthe years that Malcolm’s<br />
father Bob, his brotherLesterand<br />
Malcolm have served this club, it<br />
would amount to more than 100<br />
years of service.Nomean feat. Bob<br />
was acharter member inducted on<br />
10 May 1969.<br />
Malcolm has during those 50<br />
years been President twice and also<br />
carried out other leadership roles<br />
includingsecretary 2020- 2022.<br />
Malcolm was awarded aPaul<br />
Harris Fellowship Award for his<br />
servicesinMay 1996 and then a<br />
sapphire pin in June 2008.<br />
Duringthe last 50 years Malcolm<br />
has made asignificant contribution<br />
to Rotary and to the wider<br />
community includingoffering the<br />
use of his farm for growing potatoes<br />
and fire wood projects. Over the<br />
years Malcolm has also spent many<br />
hours sellingpotatoesfor our<br />
successfulRotary Christmas<br />
project.<br />
Malcolm and his late wife Judith<br />
played asignificant role in hosting<br />
the overseas students we had, and<br />
he has continued to keep up a<br />
valuable connection with many of<br />
these students.<br />
Malcolm has been avery loyal<br />
and dedicated hardworking<br />
Rotarian during his 50 years.<br />
It is with this in mind that the<br />
Rotary Club of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Plains<br />
has much pleasure in awarding<br />
Malcolm with afurther Paul Harris<br />
FellowSapphire pin and a<br />
commemorative Rotary Clock.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Woodworkers<br />
President Bill Healey welcomeda<br />
good turnoutofmembers to our<br />
monthly meetinglast Thursday.<br />
The two rockinghorses we have<br />
been craftingfor the past six months<br />
are almost complete and readyto<br />
rock out of their stables, they are<br />
lookingreally good.<br />
Show &Tell: Kevin Challis: abowl<br />
and sculpture out of 3500 year old<br />
totara, also awalnutbowl and avery<br />
good first attempt at agoblet. Chris<br />
Thompson: the completed tray<br />
which he startedataclub meeting<br />
demonstration two months ago.<br />
DESERVING: Rotary Club of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Plains member Malcolm<br />
Tarbotton (centre) receives the Paul Harris Double Sapphire Pin<br />
and commemorative Rotary Clock. He is flanked by the outgoing<br />
president Pip Wade and incoming president Wim Melchers.<br />
PHOTO SUPPLIED<br />
Dave Strong: avase made out of an<br />
old totara fence post after the<br />
stapleshad been removed.<br />
RogerScammell: atray with a<br />
mosaic bottom with abit of history<br />
for the different woods, plus two<br />
square sided candle holders. Geoff<br />
Brown: aflat tray out of Australian<br />
hardwood and avery large platter<br />
out of European walnut. Steve Pole:<br />
avery shapely candle holder plus a<br />
eucalyptusbowl.<br />
Bill Healey: avery intricate vase<br />
of kauri dowels, after three false<br />
starts.<br />
The demonstration for the night<br />
was from Bruce Ferriman. He<br />
started with 20ml Isopropul alcohol<br />
in half abucket of warm water, then<br />
added afew drops of easy marble<br />
plaint, then the wooden article was<br />
immersed for acouple of seconds to<br />
create avery unique pattern.<br />
The evening finished with ahot<br />
drink and acouple of chocolate<br />
biscuits.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Pakeke Lions Club<br />
The 44th Annual Changeover<br />
Dinner in June was held at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> RSA. President Malcolm<br />
McCormick extended awarm<br />
welcome to members, partners,<br />
social ladies and visitors from<br />
various Lions clubs. He also<br />
welcomedDistrict Governor Garth<br />
Bateupand Christine, and<br />
entertainer Ron Cresswell.<br />
Apologieswere read by Lion Bob<br />
Rodgers. Lion Jim Martin proposed<br />
atoast to the visitors with Janet<br />
Hadley replying and Lion Dave<br />
Bennett toasted Lions International<br />
with DG Garth replying. AToast to<br />
wives and partners was proposed<br />
by Lion Arthur Pawsey and replyed<br />
to by Marion Martin. Presidents<br />
Appreciation Club Award Chevrons<br />
were presented by DG Garth to Lion<br />
Roger Jones for 10 years service;<br />
Lion George Cartney for 20 years,<br />
and Key Membership Pin to Lion<br />
Jim Young. The prestigious Melvin<br />
Jones Fellow Award for services to<br />
Lions was presented to Lion Peter<br />
O’Neill. Peter joined Lions in 2011<br />
and he was applauded for his huge<br />
involvement in the club holding<br />
most positions over the years.<br />
The Progressive Melvin Jones<br />
Fellow Lapel Pin Award for Services<br />
to Lions was awarded to Lion Dave<br />
Bennett. This is the highest<br />
achievement that any member can<br />
receive. Congratulations to all<br />
recipients. Grace and thought for<br />
the day was given by Jeanette<br />
Tarbotton.<br />
President Malcolm presented his<br />
report for the year and sincerely<br />
thanked everyone for helping with<br />
The Charity Market, Firewood<br />
Splitting, Collections, and avarious<br />
number of other projects. He<br />
thanked Pam for her Support during<br />
the year and she was presented<br />
with flowers in appreciation, flowers<br />
were also presented to Edith &Ina<br />
for their help in setting up the meal<br />
tables.<br />
DG Garth inducted Lion Jim<br />
Young as president and the new<br />
<strong>2024</strong>/25 board was sworn in. DG<br />
Garth thanked Lion Malcolm for his<br />
year as president and wished the<br />
club and new president Jim all the<br />
best for the coming year. Lion Jim<br />
honoured his oath of office with his<br />
acceptance speech. Entertainment<br />
was provided by Ron Cresswell who<br />
sang amix of popular songs. He<br />
was much appreciated with<br />
everyone enjoying and joining in the<br />
singing of songs they knew. He was<br />
thanked by Lion Jim Martin.<br />
Raffles were drawn and Tail<br />
Twister Lion Trevor Andrews<br />
extracted fines from members.<br />
The Meeting closed with the<br />
singing of the National Anthem. The<br />
Ladies Craft will meet at Ann<br />
Marshall’s Home on <strong>July</strong> 8at10am.<br />
Mid Canterbury Provincial<br />
Rural Women NZ<br />
Club news, <strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong>. With the<br />
shortest day now passed, we look<br />
forward to the days getting longer,<br />
although we may not notice this for<br />
another couple of weeks. It is also<br />
the time of year for Branch AGM’s.<br />
The Provincial AGM is planned for<br />
August 9, so diary the date.<br />
Also, Region 2Committee RWNZ<br />
have the Canterbury Conference on<br />
<strong>July</strong> 25, this year held in the<br />
Bradford Room at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Event Centre. The programme<br />
starts with acuppa at 9.30am. The<br />
day includes presentations from<br />
Ella Rickard, who received funding<br />
to attend aBLAKE course. National<br />
Board members, Sharon Davie-<br />
Martin and Annette Maw will share<br />
RWNZ news. Julie Rucklidge, a<br />
Clinical Psychologist, Director of<br />
Mental Health and Nutrition at the<br />
Nutrition Research Lab at<br />
Canterbury University will give an<br />
address, before lunch. Then on the<br />
agenda is time for an “Open Forum”,<br />
to ask questions and raise any<br />
issues. The Speech competition<br />
topic “If Iwere prime minister for a<br />
day...” should be interesting and<br />
entertaining. And Alicia Mabey, a<br />
Health and Wellness coach will be<br />
“Motivating Me”, before the day’s<br />
conclusion at 2.45pm. Usual raffles<br />
will be available.<br />
Members registration $30 and<br />
non-Members $40. To confirm your<br />
attendance, any food allergies and<br />
banking details, please contact<br />
Sandra –txt 027 324 5635, ph 03<br />
3024754 or email curd@xtra.co.nz.<br />
Margaret -txt 027 207 6008, ph 03<br />
693 9994, or email<br />
mgchapman@xtra.co.nz.<br />
The next Mid Canterbury<br />
Provincial RWNZ meeting <strong>July</strong> 12,<br />
9.45am at Sinclair Centre. Any<br />
enquiries contact Elsa 021 265<br />
5050.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Bowling Club<br />
Congratulations to the following<br />
members who received trophies at<br />
the recent sub-centre prizegiving.<br />
Ladies Championship Triples:<br />
Laraine Mills, Heather Goodall,<br />
Kath Muir. Ladies Premier Trophy:<br />
Diane Gutberlet, Leonie Spargo,<br />
Barbara Skilling, Margaret Eder.<br />
Men's Challenge Trophy:<br />
Brentton Donaldson, Colin Bird,<br />
Roger Dakers, Kelvin McTague.<br />
O'80's Tournament: John Kewish,<br />
(Faye McKnight of Allenton), Des<br />
Prendergast (composite team).<br />
Looking forward to the new<br />
season after acool winter is in<br />
progress. Cards (500) are still being<br />
played in the clubrooms on a<br />
Monday starting at 1.30pm, nice<br />
and warm.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Astronomy Group<br />
The monthly meeting of the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Astronomy Group was<br />
held on June 25 at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Christian School. Robin Burton<br />
entertained us with an interesting<br />
'Astronomical Related' quiz, that<br />
exposed many gaps in our own<br />
knowledge. This light hearted quiz<br />
was enjoyable and thought<br />
provoking. Then it was time to plan<br />
the many imminent Matariki events<br />
that request our telescope time.<br />
Recent weather has not been in our<br />
favour. Meeting concluded with a<br />
cuppa &biscuit.<br />
Mid Canterbury Vintage<br />
Machinery Club<br />
The club’s annual ploughing<br />
match was held on June 16, at the<br />
Butterick family farm at Wakanui.<br />
After the rain on Friday and<br />
Saturday morning parts of the<br />
paddock were abit wet and sticky,<br />
but the rest was in good condition<br />
for ploughing. The weather stayed<br />
fine and quite mild so made for a<br />
pleasant day for the ploughmen,<br />
officials, and the good number of<br />
spectators in attendance. There<br />
were 30 competitors entered in six<br />
different classes, ranging from<br />
horse teams, through vintage<br />
tractors and ploughs, to modern<br />
farm ploughs and the silver plough<br />
class for serious present day match<br />
ploughing. In the end the silver<br />
plough (reversible and<br />
conventional) was won by A<br />
Seaton, 2nd SReed and 3rd B<br />
Mehrtens. In the contemporary<br />
class (for the learner match<br />
ploughmen where coaching is<br />
encouraged) it was won by K<br />
Marychurch, 2nd TBoag and 3rd K<br />
Mansell.<br />
The vintage plain ploughing (to<br />
qualify for the Canterbury vintage<br />
plough off) was won by RWeavers,<br />
2nd CBoon and 3rd DHight. And<br />
the vintage open (for the less<br />
experienced ploughmen with older<br />
tractors and ploughs) was won by D<br />
Oosthuzien, 2nd MCretney and 3rd<br />
DBreading.<br />
Rural News Horses class was<br />
won by AProtheroe/C Lovett, 2nd J<br />
&SChynoweth. Farmers class (for<br />
the larger style farm ploughs) was<br />
taken out by WPaton, 2nd LSloper<br />
and 3rd HPaton.<br />
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Flood protection<br />
Flooding is easily our most common<br />
naturalhazard, and May, June and <strong>July</strong><br />
are when our district is most at risk. The<br />
impacts of flooding can include blocked<br />
roads and bridges, disruption to water<br />
services and damage to homes or<br />
workplaces.<br />
Fortunately,before the worst of the<br />
wet stuff arrives, we’re likely to have a<br />
series of warnings from MetServiceand<br />
valuable time to prepare.<br />
There are afew simple steps you can<br />
take to help safeguard your home.<br />
It’s always agood idea to checkthat<br />
your gutters and downpipes are clear,<br />
this will minimise the risk of leaks<br />
around your eaves and help directthe<br />
water into the stormwater system.<br />
If the gutters on your street start<br />
overflowing, check to see if the nearest<br />
drain has become blocked.Council will<br />
have crews deployed and you can reach<br />
the afterhours service 24/7 by calling<br />
3077700.<br />
If it’s safe for you to do so, clearing<br />
debris away from the grate with abroom<br />
or rake can often be enough to get water<br />
flowing again.<br />
In extreme events, the stormwater<br />
system will become overwhelmed, and<br />
rivers could be at risk of breaking out of<br />
their banks. In these cases, you may need<br />
to take further measures, particularly if<br />
you know your area is flood prone.<br />
Check your grab bag is ready in case<br />
you need to evacuate and work out what<br />
supplies you might need. Remember if<br />
you leave, you’ll need to take your<br />
pets with you.<br />
Move valuable or dangerous items<br />
as high above the floor as possible,<br />
including electricalequipment and<br />
chemicals. Usewatertight containers<br />
to store important items and lift<br />
curtains, rugs and bedding off the<br />
floor.<br />
Sandbags around the bottom of any<br />
entrances can be effective at keeping<br />
water outofyour home, check my<br />
earlier column on the council<br />
website for tips around buying or<br />
making your own sandbags.<br />
Never try to walk, swim or drive<br />
through flood water.<br />
Road damage and hazards are<br />
likely to be hidden below the surface<br />
and flood water is often<br />
contaminatedwith runoff or sewage.<br />
Thoroughly wash your hands,<br />
clothes and property after any<br />
contactwith flood waters.<br />
If your property does get damaged,<br />
take plenty of photos and contact<br />
your insurance companyassoon as<br />
possible.<br />
Throw away any food that has come<br />
into contactwith floodwaterand<br />
avoid using tap water for drinking or<br />
cooking until you’ve been told it’s<br />
safe.<br />
As with any event, it’s critical to<br />
stay informed.<br />
Tune into local radio stations or<br />
check the district council’s website<br />
and Facebook page for Civil Defence<br />
updates on evacuations, health<br />
hazards, boil water notices and any<br />
road or bridge closures.<br />
~Jim Henderson<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council<br />
Emergency Management Officer<br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Netball thrills, spills<br />
Wilsons WindscreensAllenton Awill<br />
have to fight for the right to remain in<br />
ACL Premier1,with their spot in this<br />
week’s promotion/relegation game<br />
sealed with one game still to play.<br />
Allenton Awere promoted to ACL<br />
Premier1at the end of round one, and<br />
while they’ve not yet picked up awin,<br />
they’ve stuck with alot of teams for fair<br />
chunksofgames,including Methven<br />
Wareings last Thursdaynight.<br />
The tightest finish of the week was<br />
between College Aand Mt Somers<br />
Victory Lime A.The game end in a24all<br />
draw.<br />
In the last game, Celtic Auric<br />
ElectricalAcontinuedtheir winning<br />
run, downing last year’s champions<br />
Hampstead Ray White A3924.<br />
Meanwhile in ACLPremier 2, just who<br />
will play Allenton Wilsons Windscreens a<br />
in the promotion/relegation game on<br />
Friday night is yet to be decided. College<br />
y10A –the team that waspromoted from<br />
ACL Premier 3atthe end of round one –<br />
and Rakaia ProShear are currently tied<br />
at the top of the table unbeaten, and they<br />
play each other in the lastgame of round<br />
two tonight to determine who will finish<br />
top of the table.<br />
The latest win for College y10A was a<br />
convincing 5123 win over United KFC A,<br />
while Rakaia’scame over Hampstead<br />
Ray White B5141.<br />
The other Premier 2game last week<br />
saw Methven EuroAgri beat Southern<br />
NBS 2517.<br />
In ACL Premier 3, ahighlight of<br />
Thursday night was Celtic MorrisonAgri<br />
Bpicking up their first win of the season,<br />
downing Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2825,<br />
while Allenton Heatwise Bensured they<br />
stayed at the top of the table, just, beating<br />
Hampstead Ray White U18 Development<br />
3332.<br />
GAME READY: Wilsons Windscreens<br />
Allenton A’s Olivia Bryning and her team<br />
mates will be out to defend their spot in<br />
ACL Premier 1tomorrow.<br />
PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE<br />
Another game saw College Bdown<br />
Methven Shearmac 3320. That means<br />
with one game to go in round two, awin<br />
over Celtic Morrison Agri Btonight would<br />
put Allenton HeatwiseBinto tomorrow<br />
night’s promotion/relegation match,but<br />
their opposition is still up in the air.<br />
Methven EuroAgri, Southern NBS and<br />
United KFC Aare all possibilities. Two of<br />
those teams –United KFC Aand Methven<br />
EuroAgri will play tonight, while<br />
Southern NBS play Hampstead Ray<br />
White B.<br />
In ACL Premier 1action to finish off<br />
round 2, game one tonight will see College<br />
Aplay Methven Wareings,Allenton<br />
Wilsons Windscreens Awill play<br />
Hampstead Ray White Aingame two,<br />
while the night will finishwith Celtic<br />
Auric Electrical taking on Mt Somers<br />
Victory Lime A.<br />
The two promotion/relegation games<br />
will be played at 7.15pm tomorrow.<br />
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THURSDAY, <strong>04</strong>JULY <strong>2024</strong> |16,000+ copies distributed with the <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong><br />
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TOP ROW: Penny Priest came to the Motor Muster in a1974 Ford Falcon XB GT; Nigel Douglas and Maggie with his 1930 Model AFord. MIDDLE ROW: This convoy of Ford Cortinas includes arare 1982<br />
Mark 5two-door, a1966 Mark 1,and a1970 Mark 2.The crew is: Matthew Smith, Simon Eisenhart, Jasper Hanifin, Tim Hanifin, and Shane Coster; Mike Sargeant’s 1971 Volkswagon Type 3was sold by<br />
Timaru’s Henshaw Quality Cars and has been registered in the district since. PHOTOS: Jan Finlayson BOTTOM: Geraldine Motor Muster’s <strong>2024</strong> trophy winners (from left): a1961 Morris Commercial Bus won<br />
People’s Choice, a1920s Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod won Best Effort, and a1934 Ford Roadster won the Committee’s Choice award. PHOTOS: Facebook/Geraldine Motor Muster<br />
Matariki Motor Muster<br />
to become annual event<br />
From as far away asInvercargill and North<br />
Canterbury,ownersofnearly300 cars flocked<br />
to the weekend’s Geraldine Matariki Motor<br />
Muster basedatKennedy Park.Headlineactivities<br />
were adistrictcruiseand apublicdisplay.<br />
Howard Brockie, organising committee<br />
member,saysthe all-comers event“is to bring<br />
people to Geraldineand to raisemoney forlocal<br />
charities; this year, local St John and the fire<br />
brigade. Andit’saboutthe camaraderie. They’ve<br />
allgot an interest in vehicles,and they’reinterested<br />
in allthe vehicles.”<br />
Twosuccessful Geraldinemotor mustersare<br />
nowinthe rearview mirror. Is it time to make<br />
theevent an annual occasion?InHoward’sview,<br />
“Definitely. People aresayingtheyreally enjoyed<br />
it, and they’ll come back. At the park [he coowns<br />
the Geraldine Top 10Holiday Park],<br />
90 per cent ofour roofed accommodation has<br />
alreadybeen booked fornextyear’sevent.”<br />
For more photos, check out the Matariki<br />
MotorMusterpage on Facebook.<br />
JAN FINLAYSON
WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, <strong>04</strong> HŌNGONGOI <strong>2024</strong><br />
EDITORIAL<br />
Anne Currie, Geraldine Craft and Produce Market secretary, treasurer, and stallholder. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson<br />
Market afellowship oflike-minded people<br />
Introducing Wonton, the newest addition<br />
to the McCafferty menagerie.<br />
Oh dear, Ihave run out of time to write<br />
an editorial again...but Idohavetime to<br />
tell you about our new kitten.<br />
We hadn’t intended to expand the<br />
menagerie after the departureofMr Fox,<br />
but (it’s abit of acomplicated story) he<br />
has ended up with usand after just two<br />
weeks, Wonton has already cemented<br />
hisplaceinthe pecking order.(Speaking<br />
of cement,itsounds likeatruckwhen he<br />
gallops at incredible velocityaround and<br />
around and around the house.)<br />
Wonton is also the wickedest kitten<br />
Ihave ever known, taking great delight<br />
in attacking, climbing, chewing, and<br />
chasing everything in his sight-including<br />
Molly Malone and Luna Lovegood. Luna<br />
has come to terms with the new arrival<br />
andgives as good as she gets,while Molly<br />
is still highly suspicious. All will be wellin<br />
time, Iamsure.<br />
He also hates to be alone and is<br />
meowing at the office door as Itype, so<br />
I’d better go.Haveagreat week, andenjoy<br />
the school holidays. xox FI<br />
The Geraldine Craft and Produce Market has<br />
got itsreciperight.For aquarter century, it has<br />
provided visitors with local goods, supported<br />
its stallholders,and,since moving to theGeraldine<br />
RecreationReserve in 2005,donated $40,000<br />
to communitycauses.<br />
Secretaryandtreasurer Anne Curriehas been<br />
astallholderfor 20 years. She’sanaturalfibre<br />
producer and manufacturer of handmade<br />
garments. She says, “People come and buy<br />
because they know it’s NewZealand-made and<br />
crafted bylocal people, and it’s high quality.<br />
There are repeat customers from around the<br />
world andrepeattours.”<br />
Present vendors sell produce and plants,<br />
handmade sewing, pounamu, natural fibre<br />
products, and limestone sculpture. Feltwork,<br />
leadlighting, smocking, weaving, blown glass<br />
and metalwork have been featured at other<br />
times.<br />
Eric Adams, market chair, hassoldwoodwork,<br />
honey, and free-range eggs at the market for<br />
over adecade. He says themarketis“afellowship<br />
of people with like-minded ideas,” and with a<br />
caveat on double-ups.Ericsays, “Our stalls don’t<br />
compete against each other.” Anne says, “We<br />
allget on well. We promoteeachother’s products.”<br />
Operation is year-round at weekends and<br />
public holidays and for special events such as<br />
cruise ship passenger tours. Anne says low<br />
overheadsare areasonablequidpro quofor the<br />
daily set-up and pack-down and the outdoor<br />
workingenvironment.<br />
Themarket’sdonations includefunding the<br />
seat outsideGeraldine Libraryand thedefibrillator<br />
outsideWestpac Geraldine, $1,000 to threenew<br />
classrooms atGeraldine Primary School, and<br />
$5,000 to the Timaru Hospital MRI scanner,<br />
Eric says.<br />
Visitthe GeraldineCraft andProduceMarket<br />
near GeraldineMuseumonCox Street between<br />
8amand 4pmonweekends andpublicholidays.<br />
ARawleighs Healthcare agenthas astall also.<br />
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Geraldine Kindergarten students and residents of Waihi Lodge were among the daytime visitors. PHOTOS: Facebook/Geraldine Primary School<br />
The GPS Matariki event was well supported bythe community; kapa haka teacher Jessica Hipango; Jessica with the GPS Kapa Haka group led by<br />
Molly Fetu. PHOTOS: Hugh McCafferty Carew Peel Forest School celebrate Matariki with ashared breakfast. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson<br />
Geraldine schools celebrate Matariki<br />
Last Wednesday, Geraldine Primary School<br />
(GPS) celebrated Matariki with acommunity<br />
event that included student art, kapa haka,<br />
shared kai, andmore.<br />
Matariki is the Māori New Year, indicated<br />
by therisingofthe Matarikistarcluster,otherwise<br />
knownasthe Pleiades.Itisatime to reflecton<br />
thepast,planfor thefuture, andrememberthe<br />
departed.<br />
TheGPS Kapa Haka groupopenedthe evening.<br />
Tuamaki (Principal) Stu Wilcox described the<br />
performanceas“mesmerising”.Hecongratulated<br />
his wife, Year 6teacher Fiona Wilcox, asthe<br />
drivingforce behind theevent.Particularmention<br />
wasmadeoffriendofthe school,Jessica Hipango<br />
(Ngāti Tūwharetoa), who prepared the kapa<br />
haka groupinjustsix weeks.<br />
Jessica’s daughters, Te Rangiand Anahera,<br />
ledthe karakiafor thekai.Jessica says afriend<br />
of hers with achild at the school approached<br />
her. “I’m more used to beingonthe stagerather<br />
than teaching.Ienjoyedthe challenge.<br />
The appreciative crowd enjoyed looking at<br />
thechildren’sMatarikiartwork andprojectsas<br />
well as enjoying thesharedmeal. TuamakiStu<br />
says,“It wasthe most beautifulevening to come<br />
together and celebrate …The buzz and the<br />
chatterinthe room were so positive.Our home<br />
andschool [committee] worked hard to prepare<br />
andprovide kai, andweare so grateful fortheir<br />
support.Wehavesuchamazing kaiako,tamariki<br />
andwhanau.” HUGH MCCAFFERTY<br />
Pre-dawn last Thursday, Carew Peel Forest<br />
School’s whanui gathered to observe Matariki<br />
with asharedbreakfast,story-telling andother<br />
studentperformances.<br />
PrincipalCraig Sedgwick says,“It’s acommunity<br />
celebrationtoringinthe MāoriNew Year and<br />
aquiet time forusatCarew before calving; time<br />
to reflectand to look forwardtothe newyear.”<br />
JAN FINLAYSON<br />
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Members ofthe GHS Sustainability Group, winner of first place in the trans-Tasman Award of<br />
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Sustainability Group’s 2023-<strong>2024</strong> work has<br />
beenrewardedwithfirst placeand $600 in the<br />
trans-Tasman Award of Excellence inWaste<br />
Reduction.<br />
Acollaboration between Plastic Oceans<br />
Australasia and benevolent fund the Bob Eatt<br />
Foundation, theaward recognises NewZealand<br />
and Australian schools’ work to reduce waste<br />
and improve its management. Adele Quinn,<br />
teacher lead along with Jane Voigt, says the<br />
sustainability group’s36student membersare<br />
from across theschool,“from Year 7toYear13,<br />
littlekidstoexec, boys andgirls.”<br />
This week's Tuesday lunchtime Kennedy<br />
Parkclean-upisasnapshot of itspractical work.<br />
Italsorecentlyran aclean-upatBrown’s Beach<br />
and hasplans foranother,performedaschool<br />
litteraudit andintroducedarecyclingsystem,<br />
and ranarecycling-themed week at theschool.<br />
Researchand annual planning give direction,<br />
saysAdele.The groupislookingtofeed itsprize<br />
moneyintothose areas. “We’ll probably payfor<br />
abus to go to the[SouthCanterbury] EcoCentre<br />
in Timaru and findout aboutoptions forrecycling,<br />
whetherwecan take what we do at school further,<br />
andwhatother ideaswecan gleanfromthe Eco<br />
Centre.” They’vealsointeractedwithEcoYouth,<br />
an internationalyouth organisation forecological<br />
transition.<br />
Linkingwiththe sustainability group’swork,<br />
the<strong>2024</strong>Year9scienceprogramme hasatopic<br />
on ocean contamination by plastic and other<br />
substances;itincludesresearch, data interpretation,<br />
litter collection, student interviews onlitter,<br />
andsolutions development.<br />
Adelesaysthe group’sactions areimpacting<br />
positively on students throughout the school<br />
and staff, as well as Geraldine High’s physical<br />
environment. The recent addition of agroup<br />
mediateamensures itskaupapa andachievements<br />
arevisible to thewider world.<br />
Seemoreofthe Sustainability Group’swork<br />
on theschool’s Facebook page. JAN FINLAYSON<br />
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MarkWaltoniswidely acknowledged as avirtuoso clarinet andsaxophone performer,inspiring teacher and charismaticmusician. Formanyyears<br />
Markheld the position of ChairofWoodwind and then Chair of Performanceatthe SydneyConservatorium of Music;members of the TimaruBrass Band<br />
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Top class musicians toperform<br />
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Virtuoso clarinettist and saxophonist Mark<br />
Walton and the Alpine Energy Timaru Brass<br />
Quintet are performing a14<strong>July</strong> fundraising<br />
gigatStMary’sChurchfor maintenanceofthe<br />
building and other churches in Geraldine’s<br />
Anglican Parish.<br />
ForMarkand fortheband, there’ssomething<br />
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theshow’sBastille Day timing (the programme<br />
will have French inflexions). Mark,well-acquainted<br />
with international stages but best known in<br />
Geraldineasconductor of frequent visitorCafé<br />
Latte Orchestra, says,“I’ve foundarapport with<br />
Geraldine.”<br />
He says,“St Mary’s is agreat concertvenue,<br />
with great acoustics. I’ll beplaying original<br />
music, Beethoven, Brahms,and acoupleofjazzy<br />
pieces to display what these instruments can<br />
do. It’ll be fun and interactive because Ilike<br />
that;Ilike anyconcert to be like I’dasked people<br />
around to my house.”<br />
John Wise,principal cornetistinthe Timaru<br />
BrassBandand lead cornet in theband’squintet,<br />
says,“We’rehappy to give ourhelptothe church.<br />
Because it's Bastille Day, there’ll be aFrench<br />
theme: some baroque, classical (Delibes;<br />
Offenbach),jazz, andDixie.”<br />
RevHughMcCafferty,Vicar of theAnglican<br />
Parish of Geraldine, says,“We’rehugelygrateful<br />
to the musicians. Asany householder knows,<br />
ongoingmaintenance is athing,and thebigger<br />
thehouse,the more maintenance.”<br />
Along with StMary’s, the Geraldine Parish<br />
includes rural churches StAnne’s atPleasant<br />
Valley, the Church ofthe Holy Innocents at<br />
Mount Peel, and, atWoodbury, StThomas’.<br />
Exceptingthe Woodbury church,all were built<br />
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St Thomas, anArts and Crafts Gothic Revival<br />
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Forest church St Stephen’s, formerly ownedby<br />
theAnglicanChurch, is nowinprivate hands.<br />
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wereshared ofdaysgoneby.”<br />
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Oneofthe first projectscompletedin<br />
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Fixing toys forthe toylibrary, making<br />
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Philpott aversatile All Black,classmate<br />
For some, Shayne Philpott will<br />
be remembered as aCanterbury<br />
and All Black rugby player, for<br />
others he was their classmate at<br />
Netherby School.<br />
Philpott, or Rita as he was<br />
known, was 58. He recently died<br />
in Christchurch, understood to<br />
be after amedical event. Afamily<br />
member on social media has said<br />
it was aheart attack.<br />
Aformer classmate remembers<br />
when they were at Netherby<br />
School, the teachers making<br />
Philpott sprint against apupil<br />
two years older than him due to<br />
his speed.<br />
He played more than 100<br />
matches for Canterbury between<br />
1986 and 1985. Aprolific point<br />
scorer who played with speed<br />
and versatility, he was proud he<br />
won two club finals for Burnside.<br />
The skills he possessed meant he<br />
could play in avariety of<br />
positions such as full back, wing<br />
or second fiveeighth.<br />
All Black no 895 ,Philpott<br />
played between 1988 and 1991,<br />
playing 12 games as well as two<br />
tests. He was part of the 1991<br />
World Cup squad. He made his<br />
test debut, from the bench, in a<br />
1991 World Cup game against<br />
Italy and his second cap was<br />
against Scotland in the playoff for<br />
third.<br />
As he played less than an hour<br />
in total for the All Blacks, some<br />
didn't believe he deserved to be<br />
recognised as such. When it came<br />
time for his capping ceremony,<br />
he didn't attend instead receiving<br />
it in the mail. After what he<br />
described as ‘‘mostly fabricated’’<br />
public slurs, he listed his All<br />
Black cap for sale but withdrew it<br />
at the last minute.<br />
RESULTS<br />
Mid - Canterbury Social Wheelers<br />
There were 23 riders in the 16km out and home<br />
Fords Rd HandicaponJune 29. 1st Arjan Hulsan<br />
27min 37sec, 2nd Eamon Hooper 27min 49sec. 3rd<br />
Matt Marshall 27min 50sec. 4th Graham McDougall<br />
30min 51sec. 5th Toresa Hooper 28min 03sec. 6th<br />
DuncanGrant 26min 16sec. 7th Dean Gallagher<br />
31min 22sec. 8th Don Sutton 26min 30sec. 9th<br />
Richard Kirwan 26min 35sec. 10th Dave Shurrock<br />
31min 39sec. 11th Allan Johns 31min 49sec. 12th<br />
Ross Proctor 31min 49sec. 13th Jack Hooper 25min<br />
00sec 4f/t. 14th Andrew Shepherd 25min 01sec.<br />
15th Nick Grijns 25min 02sec. 16th Gerrard<br />
Morrison25min 03sec. 17th Jelle Hendriksen 25min<br />
05sec. 18th Tony Ward 23min 52sec F/T. 19th Alex<br />
Hooper 23min 53sec 2f/t. 20th Paul Brake 23min<br />
54sec 3f/t. 21st Lucy Kirwan 30min 31sec. 22nd<br />
Dave Knight 25min 37sec. 23rd Nathan Richards<br />
25min 38sec. Avery good finish by all, many thanks<br />
to Don Morrison on the turn around.<br />
Tinwald Cycling U17 Development<br />
Sunday, June 30. Race one 2km open time trial,<br />
1st Jack Hooper CT. 4m 58s, HT. 1m 10s. RT. 3min<br />
48sec. 2nd Nick DalleyCT. 5m 01s. HT. Go. RT.<br />
5min 01sec. 3rd Jamie Hooper CT. 5m 05s. HT. 15s.<br />
RT. 4min 50sec.<br />
Graded results, AGrade 1st Jack Hooper. B<br />
Grade 1st Nick Dalley, 2nd Jamie Hooper.<br />
Race two, 4km Open Handicap. 1st Jack Hooper<br />
CT. 9m 55s. HT. 2m 45s. RT. 7min 10sec. 2nd Nick<br />
DalleyCT. 10m 24.58s. HT. Go. RT. 10min<br />
24.58sec. 3rd Jamie Hooper 10m 24.92s. HT. Go.<br />
RT. 10min 24.92sec.<br />
Graded results AGrade Jack Hooper. BGrade 1st<br />
Nick Dalley, 2nd Jamie Hooper. Many thanks to<br />
EamonHooper at the turn around points, after the<br />
races it was back to the clubrooms, and the Mid-<br />
Season prizegiving.<br />
AGrade HandicapPoints 1st Jack Hooper 116,<br />
2nd Carter Shepherd 20. Time trial points 1st Jack<br />
Hooper 184, 2nd Charlotte Neal 49, 3rd Carter<br />
Shepherd 28.<br />
BGrade HandicapPoints 1st Nick Dalley 128, 2nd<br />
Jamie Hooper 126, 3rd Claire Copland 58, 4th Oliva<br />
Copland 24. Time Trial Points 1st Nick Dalley189,<br />
2nd Jamie Hooper 176, 3rd Claire Copland 86, 4th<br />
Oliva Copland 44, 5th James Ward 20.<br />
CGrade HandicapPoints 1st Jack Copland 30,<br />
2nd Evie Ward 16. Time Trial Points 1st Jack<br />
Copland 40, 2nd Evie Ward 16. Avery good result<br />
for all.<br />
This week the race for the young cyclists is on<br />
Northpark Rd, just off JB Cullen Dr, hope to see you<br />
all there.<br />
All the best for the weekend in Christchurch,toall<br />
our riders.<br />
Remember the Rollin Plains Mini Tour is down for<br />
August 18.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> LadiesGolf<br />
June 25 play LGU (also played Sunmeade &HE<br />
Cook round): Over the field =all grades. Brenda<br />
Fechney 71, Jude Webb 72.<br />
Senior: Fiona Williamson 76, Marilyn Walker76,<br />
Wendy Parr 76. Intermediate:Daphne McDonnell<br />
73, Kay Fox 73, Margaret Wilson74. Junior: Jenny<br />
Williams 74, Maxine Carter 74.<br />
Nearest the Pins: No. 4:Flowers at the Gate –<br />
Sue Hastie, No. 8:Samantha Rose Fiona<br />
Williamson, No 12 :Lynn’s small SalonKay Fox, No<br />
14 :Preen <strong>Ashburton</strong> Jeanette Montgomery.<br />
Millhouse Kitchen Longest Putt No. 18 Heather<br />
Robertson.<br />
Methven Golf Club<br />
June 29. Yellow Tees RoundStroke Senior: 1st<br />
Phil Johnson 69, 2nd Craig Middleton 71, 3rd Will<br />
PerriamLampp71. Junior: 1st Graham Shaw, 2nd<br />
John Robinson, 3rd Robert Watson.<br />
Other good scores: Gary Foy 72, Michael Kemp<br />
72, Alister Maxwell 71, Marc Davies 73, Piers Rolton<br />
74, Phil Elliott 75, Karlis Sturis 75. Two’s Keith<br />
Middleton,Clinton Burrell-Smith,Phil Johnson.<br />
Nearest the Pins: #4 Methven Pubs Marc Davies,<br />
#6 Charterhouse Farms Clinton Burrell-Smith,#13<br />
Hunters WinesGary Foy, #14 Aqua Restaurant<br />
Alister Maxwell, #17 Frydays Gary Foy. This week:<br />
Medal Roundand PuttingComp.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Bridge Club<br />
Friday -June 21 -Waireka Tournament: Junior,<br />
N/S 1st Claire Reilly &Shirley Durry, 2nd Pauline<br />
Scott &Jan McClelland. E/W 1st Dee Murdoch &<br />
Shirley Harris, 2nd Mike Bruner &Julie Smythe.<br />
Intermediate N/S 1st Rosemary McLaughlin &<br />
Rewa Kyle, 2nd Mary Buckland &Trish Downward.<br />
E/W 1st John &Margaret Shearer, 2nd Mary Banks<br />
&Kate Jones.<br />
Senior N/S 1st Val Palmer &Johnny Wright, 2nd<br />
Bruce Leighton &Mervyn Jones. E/W 1st Frank<br />
Stewart &June Jung, 2nd Peter Wilson &Alan<br />
Wright.<br />
Monday evening –June 24, Irwin Trophy: AN/S<br />
1st Mervyn Jones &Mary Bruce, 2nd Amanda<br />
Watson &Martin Hickman, 3rd Louise McCrea &<br />
Carol Efford. E/W 1st Ann Gilbert &Ruth Logan,<br />
2nd= Murray Wackrow &Judy Jemmett and George<br />
Brown &David Fisher, 3rd Joyce Johnson &Shirley<br />
Durry. BN/S 1st Graeme &Christine Taylor, E/W 1st<br />
Carol Jopson &Annie Bonifant.<br />
Tuesday evening –June 25 Hazelmere Trophy:<br />
1st John &Margaret Shearer, 2nd Jan de Jong &<br />
Maree Moore, 3rd Sonia Gill &Bernadette Van Der<br />
Lem, 4th Val Palmer &Eric Parr, 5th= Mary<br />
Buckland &Rosemary McLaughlin and Jan<br />
McClelland &Jill Browne, 6th Trish Downward &<br />
Peter Wilson.<br />
Wednesday afternoon -June 26, Individual<br />
Ladder: N/S 1st Roy Keeling &Wendy Parr, 2nd<br />
Judith Mehrtens &Bev Macaulay, 3rd Jan Johnson<br />
&Heather Sim. E/W 1st Alan Wright &Trish<br />
Downward, 2nd Peter Wilson &Colin Clemens, 3rd<br />
Rosemary McLaughlin &Mary Buckland.<br />
Thursday evening –June 27, Matariki Duplicate:<br />
N/S 1st Amanda Evans &Raylene Phillips, 2nd Jan<br />
de Jong &Jim Rooney, 3rd Bruce &Heather Sim.<br />
E/W 1st Trish Downward &Mary Buckland, 2nd<br />
Peter Wilson &Alan Wright, 3rd Rewa Kyle &Maree<br />
Moore.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 9Holers<br />
June 27 play Hidden Holes (nett) saw 17 players<br />
signed in.<br />
The winner: Chrissy Milne (19) followed by: Joy<br />
Nicholas (22) and Wendy Smith (22).<br />
Upcoming: Today -Sega Golf Best Net &R2<br />
Eclectic and <strong>July</strong> 11 -Matchplay sponsored by<br />
Netherby Pharmacy.<br />
Methven Golf Club<br />
9Hole from June 28. Hatem Holes 12 and 17. Bob<br />
Brown 26, Chris Cunneen 27, Angela Simonett 28.<br />
Golden Panther Tea Player of the day Bob Brown.<br />
Methven Travel 2nd Shot Ross Keown.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Veterans Golf<br />
Play from Methven<br />
<strong>July</strong> 1saw 33 players<br />
turnout: 1st John Low 42<br />
Stablefords, 2nd= Ian<br />
Macdonald 37, David<br />
Fisher, Brian Fielder,<br />
3rd= Peter Green 36,<br />
Wayne Ross, Don Law,<br />
George Brown. Twos<br />
David Fisher, Doug<br />
Osborn and Raymond<br />
Suttie. Birdie Jackpot No<br />
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HOME &GARDEN<br />
Keep up with winter gardening needs<br />
Winter is here but don'tbecaught<br />
resting on the maintenance needs in the<br />
garden. Get stuck in with the help of this<br />
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Vegetables<br />
Although the weather may be cold,<br />
every opportunity should be taken over<br />
the next few weeks to digand manure<br />
the vegetable garden, leavingthe<br />
ground exposed to the ongoing winter<br />
weather, apractice whichwill help<br />
ensure it is in good order for next<br />
season’s crops.<br />
Sweetening the soil with lime added<br />
immediately after turning over the<br />
ground helps most crops,although<br />
potatoes are an exception.<br />
Old cowpad base and stable manure<br />
improve heavy, clay soils by adding<br />
humus to the garden.<br />
Dig softwooded hedge clippings<br />
directly into the soil to decompose over<br />
the winter, or add them to the compost<br />
bin.<br />
Gather the last of the autumn leaves<br />
and stack separately to formaseed<br />
sowing/potting mix or addthem to the<br />
compost heap. Left alone, most leaves<br />
take about ayear to decompose into leaf<br />
mould.<br />
In the compost heap, they should be<br />
ready within half that time to use as a<br />
mulch or dig into the soil.<br />
Also useful for the compostbin are<br />
vegetable scraps from the kitchen,<br />
seaweed, sawdust, lawn clippings and<br />
the contents of the vacuumcleaner bag.<br />
Asparagus plants should be cutclose<br />
to the ground and the cut stems should<br />
be removed and any berries picked off<br />
the soil and thrown away.<br />
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Flowers<br />
Lateflowering clematis,including the<br />
Jackmanii group, should be pruned<br />
before growth begins in spring. Choose a<br />
pair of strong buds 30cm to 1m above the<br />
ground and prune 10mm above the buds.<br />
There should be at least two pairs of<br />
buds below the cut. Save prunings and<br />
use to propagate more clematis, using<br />
the method for shrubs. Pruning hard<br />
may sound extreme but it removes all<br />
the unsightly dead foliage and enables<br />
the vines to be trained more readily on<br />
atrellis or fence.<br />
Shrubs are expensive to buy but many<br />
can be propagatedathome from cuttings<br />
taken now. The best are firm, wellripened<br />
pieces of the previous season’s<br />
growth. Cut them into 25cm lengths, with<br />
the base cut squarely beneath aleaf<br />
joint and the top cut justabove aleaf<br />
joint. Dip cuttings in hormone rooting<br />
powder then place in acorner of the<br />
garden or in pots and cover half their<br />
length with soil. Addingriver sand to the<br />
soil will aid rooting.<br />
Tread soil firmly aroundthe cuttings<br />
and repeat that action in afew weeks,<br />
because frosts and strong winds may<br />
have loosened it.<br />
Roots should be growingbyearly<br />
spring and some growth will be made in<br />
the summer. Transplant into permanent<br />
positions after ayear.<br />
Fruit<br />
Currants and gooseberriesare ideal<br />
for small gardensand, like<br />
raspberries,welltendedbushes<br />
will last for years.Named<br />
varietiesgenerally crop better<br />
and have bigger fruit.<br />
There is an important<br />
distinction between<br />
blackcurrants and redcurrants<br />
and that affects pruning:<br />
blackcurrants fruit on the young,<br />
light brown growth, so removing<br />
branches that bore fruit last<br />
summerprovidesspace for new<br />
shoots to bear next season’s crop.<br />
If aside growth of new wood<br />
30cm or more in length springs<br />
from an older branch, prune the<br />
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trim off all old branches near the base of<br />
the bush, just above abud.<br />
Red and white currants fruit on old<br />
wood, so pruning should start when the<br />
bushes are young to encourage the<br />
growth of five or six main branches. If<br />
that was not done, prune hard in<br />
subsequent winters to obtain that<br />
number of main branches and keep the<br />
bush to that size. Each winter, reduce<br />
leaders (tops of branches) by athird in<br />
length and cut side shoots (laterals) back<br />
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Grow gooseberries in an open, sunny<br />
part of the garden where the soil does<br />
not dry out. Gooseberries fruit on old<br />
wood and on last season’s growth. Prune<br />
to keep the bushes open to let air<br />
circulate and to make picking fruit<br />
easier. Cut out any suckers below<br />
ground level.<br />
Encourage sturdy, vigorous growth by<br />
mulching with an organic manure and a<br />
topdressing of potash at the rate of 50g<br />
abush.<br />
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HOME &GARDEN<br />
FEATURE<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
37<br />
Marquet, agardener extraordinaire<br />
BYGEORGIE HANAFIN<br />
You would be forgiven for<br />
thinking ateam of gardeners is<br />
responsible for the vast<br />
bouquets of beauty and life that<br />
greet visitors as they enter<br />
Christchurch Hospital's<br />
grounds, but the plants all of<br />
them are tended by just one<br />
extraordinary man.<br />
When he dropped out of<br />
school at 15, Michael Marquet<br />
could not read, nor could he<br />
write.<br />
But apassion for gardening<br />
has turned the now 60yearold<br />
into an awardwinning author of<br />
four books and taken him<br />
around the world.<br />
For the past two and ahalf<br />
years, Marquet has been solely<br />
responsible for the plots dotted<br />
around the more than eight<br />
hectares of Christchurch<br />
Hospital's campus grounds as<br />
well as several smaller Te<br />
Whatu Ora Waitaha sites in the<br />
central city.<br />
Where there was soil, there<br />
are now plants lovingly tended<br />
to by Marquet.<br />
His planter boxes were filled<br />
with colourful impatiens <br />
native to Papua New Guinea<br />
and the Solomon Islands <br />
behind them, Chinese star<br />
jasmine climbed awire trellis,<br />
while the garden beds were<br />
packed with perennial shrubs<br />
and plants to withstand the<br />
depths of Christchurch's winter.<br />
Some hardy plants produce<br />
pretty flowers throughout<br />
autumn and winter, while<br />
others sat green until bursts of<br />
colour reappeared in spring.<br />
‘‘To plant anew garden is to<br />
believe in tomorrow,’’ he said.<br />
‘‘Gardening is one of the best<br />
therapies for the soul and the<br />
heart. I'm making the place<br />
beautiful. What I'm doing is<br />
healing for me and it's healing<br />
for other people.’’<br />
The promenade which runs<br />
along the front of the hospital<br />
hosted beds of shrubs in<br />
different shades of green and a<br />
few vibrant flowers, planted by<br />
Marquet to be enjoyed by<br />
everyone.<br />
‘‘The people in the buses, the<br />
runners, the staff, the patients.<br />
It's just been awonderful<br />
chance to create agarden which<br />
creates special energy and<br />
powers that are good for your<br />
soul,’’ Marquet said.<br />
The beds against the front of<br />
the hospital house yucca plants,<br />
native hebes and other hardy<br />
and colourful flowers<br />
propagated by Marquet at his<br />
home.<br />
There were more flower beds<br />
on either side of the winding<br />
paths up to the various hospital<br />
entrances that welcomed<br />
visitors and patients into the<br />
hospital.<br />
Raised in Christchurch,<br />
Marquet could not speak until<br />
the age of four because of a<br />
learning disability.<br />
He could not even spell his<br />
name and struggled to<br />
pronounce common words when<br />
he left high school.<br />
Much of his early years were<br />
spent in the garden, where he<br />
grew pumpkins and flowers, but<br />
HAPPY PLACE: Michael Marquet tending to the garden.<br />
nothing grew as fast as his<br />
passion for gardening.<br />
‘‘I always loved planting<br />
things and propagating things. I<br />
always used to love picking the<br />
flowers and sometimes used to<br />
pick other people's flowers and<br />
got into trouble. The passion for<br />
gardening was always in my<br />
DNA,’’ he said.<br />
He floundered for years in<br />
what he described as a‘‘special<br />
classroom’’ at school. That was<br />
until awork experience<br />
programme gave him the<br />
chance to work in the<br />
Christchurch Botanic Gardens<br />
once aweek at the age of 13.<br />
‘‘My whole whole life opened<br />
up. Gardening was one of the<br />
main drives that helped me to<br />
fight my difficulties, to learn to<br />
speak, read and write because I<br />
had to learn the plant Latin<br />
names,’’ he said.<br />
Marquet longed for a<br />
horticulture apprenticeship<br />
with the Christchurch City<br />
Council, but after being<br />
repeatedly knocked back<br />
because he did not have School<br />
Certificate (now NCEA Level 1),<br />
he signed up to classes through<br />
the Adult Learning Assistance<br />
Programme (now Literacy<br />
Aotearoa).<br />
Marquet would have been lost<br />
without the help of three<br />
volunteer tutors from the<br />
programme who also had a<br />
passion for horticulture and<br />
would gather each week to<br />
study, he said.<br />
‘‘I used to go to their places on<br />
aWednesday and study. Igot my<br />
driver's licence and did my<br />
correspondence course. They<br />
were learning about gardening<br />
and with their help, Igot a<br />
reader and writer assistant to<br />
pass my exams.’’<br />
He continued working as a<br />
Botanic Gardens labourer while<br />
completing papers for his<br />
national diploma through the<br />
assistance programme.<br />
Marquet also worked his way<br />
towards ahorticulture course<br />
through the Correspondent<br />
School and was eventually<br />
offered an adult apprenticeship<br />
with the city council.<br />
‘‘All my life I've struggled and<br />
got knocked back and Ithink it's<br />
made me more determined to be<br />
able to grow plants,’’ he said.<br />
After finishing his<br />
apprenticeship, Marquet won a<br />
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scholarship to work at the Royal<br />
Botanic Gardens and Fitzroy<br />
Gardens in Melbourne.<br />
In 1998 while in Australia,<br />
Marquet handwrote his first<br />
book, Michael's Challenge:<br />
Overcoming Illiteracy, about his<br />
life's challenges.<br />
He was later awarded a<br />
Unesco Literacy award for the<br />
•Block &<br />
Stone Work<br />
book at aceremony in Paris.<br />
Marquet had since written<br />
three more Literacy My Prize:<br />
How ILearnt to Read and<br />
Write; Illiteracy to Millionaire,<br />
Just Don't Give Up; and Unique<br />
Antique Treasures: My<br />
Addiction.<br />
He was now working on afifth<br />
book about plants and<br />
gardening.<br />
Christchurch Hospital<br />
facilities manager Terry Walker<br />
said Marquet was ahardy soul<br />
who had an energy ‘‘like an<br />
Energizer bunny’’.<br />
‘‘We've only just managed to<br />
convince Michael out of shorts.<br />
He'd be in them all year round if<br />
he could,’’ he said.<br />
‘‘By nature he is the happiest<br />
man you'll ever meet and that's<br />
reflected in his gardens.’’<br />
Marquet was exceptional in<br />
creating beautiful gardens on a<br />
tight budget, Walker said.<br />
‘‘He propagates some here in<br />
tiny little places, wherever he<br />
can find them. He propagates<br />
them at home. He brings his own<br />
plants in. He just lives and<br />
breathes, trying to make this<br />
place look beautiful,’’ he said.<br />
Marquet said there was zero<br />
chance of getting him out of the<br />
garden.<br />
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Hampstead 15A Strowan Avenue<br />
Hampstead 20 Strowan Avenue<br />
Tinwald 81 Mcmurdo Street<br />
Hampstead 81 Wakanui Road<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> 86A Grey Street<br />
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Allenton 21 Middle Road<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 141Milton Road South<br />
Methven 140AForest Drive<br />
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Methven 140B Forest Drive<br />
Netherby 47 Braebrook Drive<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 21 Havelock Street<br />
Netherby 55 PrincesStreet<br />
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Embrace modern living in desirable Methven<br />
Impeccablydesignedand close to the heart of Methven, this modern<br />
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Welcome to 21 Havelock Street, astunningarchitecturally designed<br />
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This home boasts threegenerous bedrooms, each with ample wardrobe<br />
space,including aparticularly largemain bedroom. An addedbonus isthe<br />
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For Sale Buyers $770,000+<br />
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Netherby 23 Geoff Geering Drive<br />
Lake Hood 23 TorbayAvenue<br />
Tinwald 3Kelburn Place<br />
Tinwald 149 Harland Street<br />
Open Home<br />
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Space for everyone<br />
Be impressed by this spacious family home on arear section. Atthe heart<br />
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quiet time? Retreat to the separate lounge, where aheatpump ensures<br />
year-round comfort.<br />
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This immaculate doubleglazed property nestledinatranquil cul-de-sac<br />
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Like brandnew<br />
Welcome to your dream home in avibrantnew subdivision! This four-yearoldgem<br />
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bench andwalk-in pantry,ideal for culinaryenthusiastsand entertainers.<br />
More than meets theeye<br />
This 4bedroom brick residence offers spaciousliving with an open plan<br />
layoutheated by apelletfire andheatpump.Updatedkitchenand<br />
bathroom formpartofavery spacious 250sqm home.Parkwitheasein<br />
the tandem garagethe steponthru to the back yard which features an<br />
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help give some element of self sufficiency.<br />
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ForSale Buyers $895,000+<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong> 33 Farmstead Lane<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Stage 3and 4, StrowanFields<br />
Allenton 15 MethvenHighway<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Lot 3Stranges Road<br />
Auction<br />
8.62 ha -AnEnglish rose<br />
Welcome to Riversdale Homestead, where timeless elegance meets<br />
modern charm. This stunning home was built in the 1880's and is listed<br />
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originalcharacter intact.<br />
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home -it'sagatewaytoconvenience. Situatedminutes from town and<br />
just over an hourfromChristchurch Airport, embracethe perfect blend of<br />
rural tranquility and urbanaccessibility. Create your sanctuary amid<br />
quality homes, enjoyproximity to Lake Hood,and relishmountain views.<br />
Auction 3.00pm Thu 1Aug <strong>2024</strong><br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/AL182147<br />
ForSale By Negotiation<br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/AU94707<br />
ForSale By Negotiation<br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/AL180220<br />
For Sale Buyers $350,000+<br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/AL179388<br />
4 2 2 3<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 985 Winters Road<br />
Chertsey 74 Jamiesons Road<br />
Allenton 10 Meadowlands Green<br />
197.15 ha -Land of opportunity<br />
Locatedinthe highly regarded Seafield-Pendarves farmingarea, 24kmfrom<strong>Ashburton</strong>,we<br />
are privileged to offer for sale this significant197.15halandholding.Held in family<br />
ownership for over acentury, auniqueopportunitypresents itself forstrategicacquisition<br />
ofthis title and farming unit. The farm has atraditional farmmanagementhistoryof<br />
sheep breeding and finishing lambs on mixed pastures with winter/summer greenfeed and<br />
lucerne. With current infrastructurethe propertyisnot overcapitalised which along with<br />
universal Lismore soils provide the platform for simple conversionordevelopment to any<br />
future land use.<br />
Tender closes 12.00pm, Wed17thJul,<br />
<strong>2024</strong>, PropertyBrokers, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/AR184501<br />
8ha Lifestyle-Develop yourway!<br />
Agreat lifestyle land opportunity combiningan8hectare barelandtitle<br />
withprivacy and positioned forfuture development.Nocovenantsgive<br />
freedom tobuild acost effective home or developyour way as finances<br />
allow. Mountainand rural views areafeaturetotake advantage of for<br />
home location. Good quality Lismore soil withestablishedpastures plus<br />
ADC waterracesupply.<br />
Deadline Sale closes 2.00pmWed 24Jul <strong>2024</strong><br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/AL186978<br />
Come build your dream home!<br />
We arethrilled to announcethe availability of aprime sectioninthe<br />
prestigious Meadowlands Green newsubdivision. Spread acrossan<br />
expansive 4000m2, this sectionislocated in the sought-after StageTwo,<br />
offering you the opportunity to build yourdream home in this beautiful<br />
neighbourhood.One of the standout features of this sectionisthe<br />
convenience it offers.<br />
For Sale Buyers $347,000+<br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/AU182479<br />
Property Brokers LtdLicensed REAA 2008 |<br />
Proudtobehere
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
OFF MARKET<br />
LISTING<br />
4+ 2 4<br />
-Large 4bedroom home with multiple<br />
living areas &afloor size of 357m2<br />
-1bathroom &sep toilet upstairs<br />
-Sep Toilet, sep shower &sep basin<br />
downstairs<br />
-Swimming pool<br />
-Multiple Large sheds 550m2<br />
(Approximate)<br />
-Sheep yards<br />
-Olive Orchard<br />
-3phase power<br />
-2titles 2.64 hectares 5paddocks<br />
-Asking price of $1,425,000<br />
Agent<br />
Debbie Simmons 027 282 8777<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
80 PAGES ROAD 4 2 2<br />
HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2ND PLACE 2000<br />
Nestled amongst other high-calibre homes in the<br />
picturesque & quiet Pages Road, you can have<br />
the best ofboth worlds -asecluded hideaway for<br />
you &your family -with the bonus of being close<br />
to town. Timeless elegance &classic design blend<br />
seamlessly in this impressive home. Family or<br />
guests can relax in front of afeature pond with the<br />
stream running along the boundary with arural<br />
ambience.<br />
For Sale Buyer Enquiry Over $799,000<br />
View Saturday 10.00 -10.30am<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/AXHYK<br />
Agent<br />
Julie Srhoy 021 354 885<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
1/29 MCMILLAN STREET 2 1 1<br />
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION<br />
This wonderful sunny, neat & cosy home<br />
is in the Methven CBD. Airbnb clients<br />
utilise this getaway ski home, adjacent to<br />
essential amenities, Opuke Thermal Hot<br />
Pools &Spa, Mt Hutt ski field, Mt Hutt bike<br />
park, Mt Hutt Forest Loop, Rakaia Gorge<br />
walkway, Washpen Falls &much more.<br />
For Sale Offers Over $425,000<br />
View Saturday 11.30am -12.00pm<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/BKHYK<br />
Agent<br />
Julie Srhoy 021 354 885<br />
SALE BY DEADLINE CLOSING TODAY<br />
22A COX STREET 3 1 2<br />
TOWNHOUSE TREASURE IN PRIME LOCATION!<br />
Welcome to your new happy place! This<br />
charming townhouse is a dream come true,<br />
perfectly nestled in aprime location that’s just<br />
ahop, skip, &ajump away from everything you<br />
need! 3cozy bdrms, plenty ofroom for the whole<br />
family or afew flatmates. Deadline sale closes<br />
on Thursday, 4th of <strong>July</strong>, <strong>2024</strong> (unless sold prior).<br />
For Sale Offers Over $549,000<br />
View By Appointment<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/BNHYK<br />
Agent<br />
Manu Otene 022 308 6885<br />
UNDER CONSTRUCTION<br />
2MCKAIN LANE 3 2 2<br />
AMASTERPIECE OF MODERN LIVING<br />
This 3-bdrm marvel weaves together<br />
the kitchen, dining, & lounge areas into<br />
an expansive o/p masterpiece. From the<br />
wide entranceway, adorned with ample<br />
storage, to the seamless integration<br />
of indoor & outdoor spaces, “Pippa” is<br />
designed to delight.<br />
For Sale Offers Over $650,000<br />
View By Appointment<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/BBHYK<br />
Agent<br />
Manu Otene 022 308 6885<br />
SECTION FOR SALE<br />
Lot 41946 ARNOLD VALLEY RD<br />
AUNIQUE OPPORTUNITY<br />
Spanning over 1.419 hectares, this expansive<br />
land provides ample space for you to bring<br />
your vision to life. Whether you are looking<br />
to create a private sanctuary, establish a<br />
hobby farm, or simply enjoy the tranquility of<br />
the surroundings,this property offers endless<br />
possibilities. Situated in the heart of Moana/<br />
Lake Brunner, you will be surrounded by<br />
breathtaking natural landscapes.<br />
For Sale $345,000<br />
View<br />
By Appointment<br />
ljhooker.co.nz/A4HYK<br />
Manu Otene 022 308 6885<br />
Scan here to book your<br />
property appraisal<br />
Stephen Robertson<br />
Principal<br />
0274 731 112<br />
Manu Otene<br />
Sales &Listings<br />
022 308 6885<br />
Julie Srhoy<br />
Sales &Listings<br />
021 354 885<br />
Debbie Simmons<br />
Sales &Listings<br />
027 282 8777<br />
Jan Smith<br />
Office Administration<br />
0800 554 274<br />
LJ Hooker <strong>Ashburton</strong> | 65Tancred Street | Phone 0800 LJH ASH (0800 554 274) | Visit www.ashburton.ljhooker.co.nz<br />
Robertson Real Estate Limited MREINZ - Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 *Sources: <strong>Ashburton</strong> District Council, Property Guru, Vendor Report, Property Management Company
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
ALLENTON 6Andrew Street<br />
Hot Listing -Westside Allenton!<br />
Super sunny and warm home. Well heatedwith option of<br />
cosy log burner or heat pump for comfort. Generousopen<br />
plan livingand awell appointedmodern kitchen.Internal<br />
access from garage, fully fenced andprivate sectionwith<br />
ample off street parking for caravan,boat or extra vehicles<br />
Urgent inspection recommended.<br />
ENQUIRIES OVER $539,000<br />
VIEW<br />
10.00-10.30am, Saturday 6<strong>July</strong><br />
Stephen Watson<br />
M 027 433 9695<br />
HAMPSTEAD 22 BeachRoad<br />
Quaint Cottage, Enormous Opportunity<br />
Awesomeopportunity herefor afirsthomebuyer. Sunny<br />
cottage in agreat location withmany extras availableto<br />
the lucky purchaser. Two bedrooms, family bathroom,<br />
sunlit lounge andopen plankitchen/dining room with<br />
refurbished flooring andtimber benchtops. Largefully<br />
fenced section complete with large singlegarage, chicken<br />
house, dog run, woodshed andorchard.<br />
$379,000<br />
VIEW<br />
1.00-1.30pm,Saturday6<strong>July</strong><br />
Lyz Palmer | M 027 215 9813<br />
Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39828<br />
pggwre.co.nz/TIM39836<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
TINWALD 63 George Street<br />
Great Investment Opportunity!<br />
Secure asteady investment withthischarmingred brick<br />
home in Tinwald's westside, offering afixedtenancyuntil<br />
February 2025 and aconsistent rental income of $450per<br />
week. Theproperty boasts open-planliving completewith<br />
acompliant log fire and heat pump, spaciouskitchen,<br />
three bedrooms plus asingle garage with attached<br />
workshop allonalow maintenancesection.<br />
$429,000<br />
VIEW<br />
11.00-11.30am, Saturday6<strong>July</strong><br />
Sue Prendergast<br />
M 027 322 8422<br />
METHVEN 57Dolma Street<br />
Lifestyle with Opportunities!<br />
Welcometoyourgateway to lifestyleliving. Builtto<br />
perfection, this brick home presentsanideal prospect for<br />
families,downsizers, or thoseseeking home andincome<br />
options.Modern kitchen, walkinpantry, spacious living<br />
that opens to acovered entertaining area, fivebedrooms,<br />
two bathrooms andaselfcontained wing. Nestled on<br />
4163m² with multiple sheds andstables.<br />
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION<br />
VIEW<br />
By Appointment Only<br />
Sam Gregory<br />
M 021 0283 8791<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39798<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39750<br />
NETHERBY 28 Kitchener Street<br />
Here's Your Chance!!<br />
This three bedroom propertypresentsanexcellent<br />
opportunity for an investor or first home buyer.Situated<br />
close to amenities and extensively doubleglazed, this<br />
home features spacious open plan livingwithupdated<br />
kitchen, ceiling and underfloorinsulationand an easy care<br />
section with ample parking.<br />
$335,000<br />
VIEW<br />
By Appointment Only<br />
Stephen Watson<br />
M 027 433 9695<br />
ALLENTON 119 Harrison Street<br />
Great Location, Desirable Property<br />
Situated in an primeWestsidelocationthis three bedroom<br />
permanent material home presents afantasticopportunity<br />
forfirst home buyersorinvestors. Double glazed<br />
throughoutwith sunnyspacious open plan living.<br />
Two toilets, excellent outdoorliving and asingle garage.<br />
Currentlyvacantsoearly possession available.<br />
Be quick to secure this opportunity.<br />
ENQUIRIES OVER $475,000<br />
VIEW<br />
By Appointment Only<br />
Stephen Watson<br />
M 027 433 9695<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39283<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39689<br />
NETHERBY 29 BrucefieldAve<br />
Buy This Section!!<br />
Don't delay in viewingthis sought afterResidential C<br />
zoned section.<br />
Handy to Netherby schooland amoment's drive to<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>'s amenities.<br />
Two outbuildings at rearofproperty.<br />
Wakanui creek runs through frontthird of section.<br />
Options here for the astute buyer.<br />
$149,500<br />
VIEW<br />
ByAppointment Only<br />
Stephen Watson<br />
M 027 433 9695<br />
ELGIN Lot2-148 Wakanui Road<br />
3245m2 Secluded Lifestyle Building Section<br />
On offeristhis 3245m2 (subject to survey andcouncil<br />
consent) lifestyle blockzoned Res Dwhich presents an<br />
idyllic rural lifestylewhile being conveniently close to the<br />
town centre of <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Nestledamong established<br />
lifestyle blocks, it boasts aserene rural outlook. Well bore<br />
will be part of salegiving ample consideration over town<br />
watersupply subjecttocouncil consent).<br />
ENQUIRIES OVER $289,000<br />
VIEW<br />
By Appointment Only<br />
Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695<br />
Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39796<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39664<br />
PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008<br />
Calvin Leen<br />
Helping growthe country<br />
North Otago, Mid&South<br />
Mark Hanrahan<br />
JeffDonaldson<br />
Dan vander Salm<br />
TimGallagher<br />
Sam Gregory<br />
CanterburySales Manager<br />
Rural &Lifestyle<br />
Rural&Lifestyle<br />
Rural & Lifestyle<br />
Rural&Lifestyle<br />
Residential &Lifestyle<br />
M 027 453 0950<br />
M027 432 4028<br />
M027 265 1290<br />
M021 0283 8791<br />
M021918 233<br />
M027 801 2888<br />
Stephen Watson<br />
Lifestyle &Residential<br />
M027 433 9695<br />
Deb Roberts<br />
Residential &Lifestyle<br />
M021075 2180<br />
Cayla Collins<br />
Residential &Lifestyle<br />
M027 341 0949<br />
Sue Prendergast<br />
Lifestyle&Residential<br />
and Property Manager<br />
M027 322 8422<br />
RobynLeggett<br />
Property Manager<br />
M027 214 3870<br />
DebJolly<br />
Administrator<br />
B03308 6173<br />
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited,licensed under theREAA2008<br />
Helping grow thecountry
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
ALLENTON 221 Methven Highway<br />
You Need to See This!<br />
221 Methven Highwayepitomizesthe quintessential<br />
lifestyle property, offeringaharmonious blend of<br />
rural serenity and modern comfort. Its meticulously<br />
maintained residence, picturesque grounds and<br />
convenient location make it acompelling investment<br />
opportunity.<br />
Situated approximately2km from the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
town boundary this 3.22ha lifestyle property offers a<br />
three bedroom, two bathroom home, afour bay<br />
shed with power and fenced paddock with stock<br />
water available via ahydrant system.<br />
Contact me today for more information and to view.<br />
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION<br />
VIEW<br />
By Appointment Only<br />
Jeff Donaldson<br />
M 027 265 1290<br />
LAURISTON 685Winchmore Lauriston Road<br />
Winchmore Dairy Support -62.34ha<br />
Winchmore Lauriston road is renowned for being<br />
one of the most desirable areastofarm within the<br />
Mid Canterbury area given itsversatile soil,<br />
convenient location to transport and farm supply<br />
along with the favourable ALIL water scheme giving<br />
drought proof security. Situated in the heart of Mid<br />
Canterbury, this 62.34-hectare dairysupport farm<br />
stands as atestament to agricultural excellence in<br />
one of NZsmost sought after regions. Boasting three<br />
pivots, twohousesand acomprehensiveselection of<br />
sheds. Aprompted inspection for the astute farmer<br />
or investor is highly recommended.<br />
ASKING PRICE $3,740,000<br />
Plus GST(if any)<br />
VIEW<br />
By AppointmentOnly<br />
Jeff Donaldson<br />
M 027 265 1290<br />
Dan van der Salm<br />
M 021 918 233<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39546<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39721<br />
MOUNT SOMERS 6PattonsRoad<br />
Unique Opportunities to Be Had inthe Mount!<br />
Lots 1-4 available to purchaseinMount Somers, ranging<br />
from 1,721sqm –2,753sqm. Lot 1offers a4-bay enclosed<br />
shed with power. Lot 3offers a300sqm (approx) 5<br />
bedroom, 2bathroom home with carport and workshop.<br />
Titles are anticipated towards the end of <strong>2024</strong>; andare<br />
sold subject to final title. Buyone or buy more, enquire to<br />
secure your absolute slice of paradise in Mount Somers.<br />
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION<br />
VIEW By Appointment Only<br />
Sam Gregory | M 021 0283 8791<br />
Dan van der Salm | M 021918 233<br />
RAKAIA Acton Road<br />
Fantastic Lifestyle Opportunity, Titles Now Issued<br />
An opportunity presents itself to secure an attractiveland<br />
holding located right beside the growing rural township of<br />
Rakaia. These two smart 8.0 ha areas of bare land offer the<br />
perfect blend of individual building appeal, convenience<br />
and rural living. Parcels this size and scope are rarely<br />
available making it aperfect lifestyle opportunity!<br />
ENQUIRIES OVER $740,000<br />
Plus GST(if any)<br />
VIEW<br />
By Appointment Only<br />
Mark Hanrahan<br />
M 027 432 4028<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39524<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38051<br />
EIFFELTON 1742 Grahams Road<br />
Enchanting Lifestyle Property<br />
Embark on atransformative journey withthe next chapter<br />
in your life! Uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting<br />
lifestyle property, where endless possibilities await those<br />
with akeen vision. Situated just 18km from <strong>Ashburton</strong> this<br />
3.67ha haven beckonswithamodern,open plan three<br />
bedroom home.The property also boasts a3bay hay shed<br />
and an orchard of fruit trees andberrybushes.<br />
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION<br />
VIEW<br />
By Appointment Only<br />
Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290<br />
Lyz Palmer | M 027 215 9813<br />
MAYFIELD<br />
1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road<br />
More than justadining establishment, Cafe Mayfield<br />
stands as athriving communitycornerstone, offering a<br />
unique business opportunity that has been nurtured<br />
within the same family for over three decades.<br />
ENQUIRIES OVER $790,000 Plus GST (if any)<br />
VIEW By Appointment Only<br />
Jeff Donaldson |M027 265 1290<br />
MOUNT SOMERS<br />
70 Hoods Road<br />
The Mt Somers tavern presents alucrativeinvestment<br />
opportunity in arapidly growing area. The sizeable<br />
4<strong>04</strong>7sqm of land presents potential subdivision<br />
opportunities. Call today to view.<br />
$590,000 Plus GST(if any)<br />
VIEW By Appointment Only<br />
Jeff Donaldson |M027 265 1290<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38756<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH38899<br />
pggwre.co.nz/ASH39579<br />
PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008<br />
Calvin Leen<br />
Helpinggrow the country<br />
North Otago, Mid &South<br />
Mark Hanrahan<br />
JeffDonaldson<br />
Dan vander Salm<br />
TimGallagher<br />
Sam Gregory<br />
Canterbury Sales Manager<br />
Rural &Lifestyle<br />
Rural &Lifestyle<br />
Rural & Lifestyle<br />
Rural&Lifestyle<br />
Residential &Lifestyle<br />
M 027 453 0950<br />
M027 432 4028<br />
M027 265 1290<br />
M021 0283 8791<br />
M021 918 233<br />
M027 801 2888<br />
Stephen Watson<br />
Lifestyle &Residential<br />
M027 433 9695<br />
Deb Roberts<br />
Residential &Lifestyle<br />
M021 075 2180<br />
Cayla Collins<br />
Residential &Lifestyle<br />
M027 341 0949<br />
Sue Prendergast<br />
Lifestyle &Residential<br />
and Property Manager<br />
M027 322 8422<br />
RobynLeggett<br />
Property Manager<br />
M027 214 3870<br />
DebJolly<br />
Administrator<br />
B03308 6173<br />
PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensedunderthe REAA2008<br />
Helping growthe country
NEW LISTING<br />
Netherby 11 PorterStreet<br />
First home opportunity<br />
Situated on aquiet streetinthe heartofNetherby, thischarming three-bedroom, one-bathroom brick home is the perfect<br />
blend of comfort and convenience.Stepinsidetodiscover an inviting open-plankitchen, living, anddining area. The kitchen,<br />
updated approximately ten years ago, is equippedwith modern appliances andample counter space, making it ajoy to cook<br />
and entertain. The cosy living space is perfectfor family gatherings andrelaxing evenings. Located closetothe Netherby<br />
shops, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Intermediate,and showgrounds,this homeoffers easyaccesstoall essential amenities and community<br />
activities.Contact Emilytoday for more information.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524486<br />
759 sqm 3 1 1<br />
For SalebyDeadline Private Treaty (unlesssold prior)<br />
12pm, Fri 26 Jul <strong>2024</strong><br />
201 WestStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment<br />
Emily Smith 027222 4596emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Allenton 29b Lane Street<br />
Investment opportunity<br />
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is situatedonaquiet street in Allenton.Currentlytenanted until February 2025,this<br />
property makes the perfect investment. Open plan kitchen,dining, andliving area hasbeendesigned for modernliving.The<br />
living area offers outdoor access tothe rear of the property. Both bedrooms are generously sized andfeature built-in<br />
wardrobes.The bathroom doubles as alaundryarea,adding to the home's practicality.Additionalstorageisavailablewith a<br />
built-in cupboard in the hallway. Althoughthere is no garage, theproperty includes an allocated car parkfor your<br />
convenience.Situated on arearsection,this middle unit offers privacy.Itisconveniently locatedclose to Allenton shops and<br />
local amenities, making it ideal for couples or professionals. Don't miss outonthis investmentopportunity, contactEmily<br />
today for moreinformation.<br />
2 1 1<br />
For SalebyDeadline Private Treaty (unlesssold prior)<br />
12pm, Tue 23 Jul <strong>2024</strong><br />
201 WestStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment<br />
Emily Smith 027222 4596emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524474<br />
bayleys.co.nz
NEW LISTING<br />
Tinwald 18 Westview Drive<br />
4,0<strong>04</strong> sqm<br />
Asking Price $290,000<br />
View by appointment<br />
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008<br />
Westview section -vendor wants sold<br />
Situated in aprime location, this 4,0<strong>04</strong>sqm (more or less) section offers the perfect opportunity to createyourown<br />
personal sanctuary. With plenty of room to stretch out and enjoythe naturalsurroundings, this section is ideal for<br />
those who value peace and tranquillity. Whether you're looking to build aspacious familyhome or looking fora<br />
countryaspect with the ease of town living, the possibilities are endless. The Westview subdivision is just minutes<br />
away from all the amenities youneed. From shopping and dining to entertainment and recreation, everything you<br />
need is right at your fingertips. Titles are now issued, so whywait? Invest in your futuretodaywith this incredible<br />
opportunity to own apiece of paradise in Tinwald's Westview subdivision.<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524407<br />
OPEN HOME<br />
Allenton 17 Middle Road<br />
921 sqm 3 1 1 2<br />
For SalebyDeadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Tue 16 Jul <strong>2024</strong><br />
201 West Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment<br />
Emma Phillips 027 483 3110 emma.phillips@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THE REAACT 2008<br />
Bring the family<br />
Situated in the highly desirable Allentonarea, this charming three bedroom,one bathroom home offers both<br />
simplicity andpotential.The open plan kitchen and dining area createawelcoming space,while the separateliving<br />
area provides acozy retreat. Each bedroom features built-in wardrobes for ample storage. Comfort is guaranteed<br />
year round with the inclusion of two heat pumps and abuilt-in log burner, ensuring the home remains cozy through<br />
the colder seasons. Aseparatelaundry adds to the convenience. The propertysitsonagenerous 921sqm (moreor<br />
less) section, making it perfect for families. Fully fenced, the yard provides asafe space for childrenand petstoplay<br />
freely. The spacious two-car garage, with an additionalbuilt-in bay skyline garage offers plentyofparking and<br />
storage options. Experience the charm of Allenton living andcontact me today to schedule aviewing.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524402<br />
Rakaia 1437 Mainwarings Road, Dorie and 813 Taverners Road, Chertsey<br />
Large-scale arable, premium location<br />
On behalf of our Vendors we offertothe markettwo properties, representing alegacy of three generations of faithful<br />
stewardship. Hollyfort Farm located at Dorie,consisting of approximately 359 hectares, and Newpark Farm, located at<br />
Chertsey, consisting of approximately 169hectares.<br />
Both properties benefit from modern irrigationsystems. They are predominantly arable,producing wheat, grass seed,<br />
clover seed,and vegetables, and on average finishing 13,000lambs during the winter and early spring months. Hollyfort<br />
Farm also offers the advantageofdairy support and beef grazing, with winter feed area of 33 hectares planted infodder<br />
crop plusgreenfeed oats. Theproperties are fenced into large blocks, designed for scaleofoperation and ease of<br />
management, complemented by well-maintained laneways for convenient access.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524414<br />
529.07 ha<br />
DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 7Aug <strong>2024</strong><br />
201 West Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
View by appointment<br />
Mike Preston 027 430 7<strong>04</strong>1<br />
mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz
NEW LISTING<br />
Methven 22 Spaxton Street<br />
4,292 sqm<br />
Price by Negotiation<br />
View by appointment<br />
Rosa Dekker 0274655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Liv Gorman 027856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008<br />
Goodbyesuburbia<br />
Aftermeticulousplanning anddedicated effort, ourvendorsare proud to present sixexceptional lots,ranging from<br />
425sqm to 807sqm (more or less). These prime villagelocation lots boast stunningviewsofthe Alps and offer the<br />
perfect blend of tranquillity andconvenience.For those seekinganalternativetosuburbanlife, theselots provide the<br />
ideal opportunity toconstruct something unique. With no covenants restricting the construction of transportable or<br />
tiny homes, yourdream dwelling awaits.<br />
Don't miss out on this unique chance. Contact us todaytosecure your piece of paradise!<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5518417<br />
Methven 29 Patton Street<br />
791 sqm 3 1 2 1 2<br />
AskingPrice $799,000<br />
View byappointment<br />
Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Rosa Dekker 0274655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008<br />
Vendors havepurchased, must be sold!<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Newbuild or pre-existing? As soon asyou walk in, it’s hard to tell the difference.Originally builtahead of itstime, this<br />
property hasbeen architecturally and expertly renovated to suit both ahigh-endinvestmentproperty andaluxurious<br />
home. The home offers unparalleledcharacter, featuring an exposed steelbeam, aschistfireplace,and original reused<br />
Oregon wood finishingsthroughout. The vendors have thoughtfully combinedluxury andcomfortinevery<br />
detail. Be captivated by thebeautiful modern kitchen, which boastsalarge 90cm oven, astunning engineered stone<br />
benchtop, andawalk-in pantry. The open-planliving and kitchen areascreate aseamless flow,perfect for<br />
entertaining guests or relaxing with family.Downstairs, you'll find acozy bedroom, idealfor guests or familymembers<br />
seekingprivacy and convenience.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5523872<br />
Methven 13 Allen Street<br />
1,012 sqm 5 1 2 2<br />
For Sale offers invited over $750,000<br />
View byappointment<br />
Rosa Dekker 0274655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Liv Gorman 027856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008<br />
Timeless charm<br />
Built in 1925 andnestledinthe centre of Mt HuttVillage, this spacious family home radiates warmth andisbrimming<br />
withmemories of awonderful family home.But now,it's time for anew chapter. Step inside and be greetedbyan<br />
updatedentertainer's kitchen which seamlesslyflowsintoaprivateand sheltered patioarea, complete with alarge<br />
storage spacefor allyouroutdoor essentials. Picture sunny morningsand evenings spent here, creatingmemories<br />
with family andfriends. Venturefurthertoexplore the 1,012sqm (moreorless) fully fenced backyard, where children<br />
canplay freely while parents overseefrom the kitchen area.And forthose moments of indoor fun, thedouble garage<br />
boasts aspaciousrumpus room,perfectfor hosting gatheringsand groups. In the livingarea, large windows invitethe<br />
afternoon and morning sun, infusing the space withnatural light.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5523227<br />
Methven 15 Carr Street<br />
959 sqm 3 1 1 4<br />
AskingPrice $450,000<br />
View by appointment<br />
Liv Gorman 027856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008<br />
Calling all developersand first home buyers<br />
Step backintime with this 1945-built character home, boasting threebedrooms and asinglebathroom. Nestled on a<br />
generous 959sqm (more or less)section, amere 10-minute stroll from MethvenVillage,itepitomisesconvenience<br />
andclassic allure. Forthose wholove to tinker, the property featuresboth asingle cargarage at thefrontand athreecar<br />
garageatthe back, providingample space for parking, storage,and any DIY projects youmay have in mind.<br />
Additionally, there is awoodshed and gardenshed,ensuring plenty of room for allyour outdoor essentials.With the<br />
potential to subdivide(subject to land surveyand council approval), this property presentsaunique opportunityfor<br />
developers looking to make theirmark in Methven's vibrant realestatescene. Alternatively,itoffers an attainable first<br />
homefor those eager to put their stamp on aproperty and addvalue overtime.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524018<br />
bayleys.co.nz
Tammy McDougall<br />
Business Owner &Sales<br />
Consultant M 0274 727 535<br />
PhillipKenny<br />
Principal<br />
M 027 475 3669<br />
LisaKenny<br />
Management Team<br />
M 027642 8200<br />
NatalieHarris<br />
Finance/Admin<br />
P (03) 3086497<br />
Jill Leonard<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 0274 982 500<br />
Della Glassey<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 0274 308 124<br />
TraceyHenderson<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 0274058 064<br />
SarahEverist<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 0210828 5816<br />
AlexiaSloane<br />
Rental Manager<br />
M 027 776 6497<br />
Jemma Burch<br />
Operations &Compliance<br />
P (03) 308 6497<br />
Santana Reid<br />
Administrator<br />
P (03) 308 6497<br />
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harcourts.co.nz /(03) 308-6497
Tammy McDougall<br />
Business Owner &Sales<br />
Consultant M 0274 727 535<br />
PhillipKenny<br />
Principal<br />
M 027 475 3669<br />
Lisa Kenny<br />
Management Team<br />
M 027 642 8200<br />
Natalie Harris<br />
Finance/Admin<br />
P (03) 308 6497<br />
Jill Leonard<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 0274 982 500<br />
Della Glassey<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 0274 308 124<br />
Tracey Henderson<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 0274 058 064<br />
Sarah Everist<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
M 021 0828 5816<br />
Alexia Sloane<br />
Rental Manager<br />
M 027 776 6497<br />
Jemma Burch<br />
Operations &Compliance<br />
P (03) 308 6497<br />
Santana Reid<br />
Administrator<br />
P (03) 308 6497<br />
Contributortorealestate.co.nz<br />
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Open Homes<br />
SATURDAY 6THJULY<br />
To view allour properties<br />
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22 StrowanAvenue, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:00 -10:30am 4 2 2 AHB30709<br />
25 King Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:30 -11:00am 4 1 1 AHB30852<br />
15 Hakatere Drive, Hakatere 11:00 -11:30am 2 1 0 AHB30625<br />
62 Harrison Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> 11:00 -11:30am 3 1 2 AHB30839<br />
22 Buchanan Place, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 11:15 -11:45am 3 2 2 AHB30781<br />
18 Harrison Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 2 AHB30787<br />
19 Charles Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> 12:00 -12:30pm 3 1 2 AHB30802<br />
17 Charles Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> 12:30 -1:00pm 3 1 2 AHB30801<br />
18 Millibrook Place, Tinwald 1:00 -1:30pm 4 2 2 AHB30784<br />
118 Company Road, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 2:00 -2:30pm 3 1 2 AHB30742<br />
1StrowanAvenue, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 3:00 -3:30pm 3 2 2 AHB30557 •Fourbedrooms (Three double plus one single/office)<br />
•Eco-friendly elements -solar panels &rain watertanks<br />
•Open plan entertainers living space<br />
SUNDAY 7THJULY<br />
•Kitchen with butlers pantry<br />
63 Cambridge Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 10:30 -11:00am 3 1 0 AHB30816<br />
•Master with en suite and WIR<br />
262 Moore Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 11:15 -11:45am 3 2 2 AHB22640<br />
83 Bowen Street, Rakaia 1:00 -1:30pm 4 2 4 MVN30089<br />
Open Home<br />
30 Geoff Geering Drive, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30729<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)<br />
ForSale<br />
Offers over$769,000<br />
View<br />
Saturday10:00am -10:30am<br />
4 2 2<br />
KimMiller<br />
027 236 8627<br />
INDUSTRY-EXCLUSIVE SERVICES for Self-Managing Landlords<br />
Property Management is not a ‘one size fits all’ service BUT<br />
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Open Home<br />
22 Strowan Avenue, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
•4bedrooms<br />
•2bathrooms including en-suite<br />
•Open plan layout<br />
•Kitchen includes butlers pantry<br />
•Nicely sized 500sqm freehold section<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30709<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)<br />
ForSale<br />
Offers over$820,000<br />
View<br />
Saturday10:00am -10:30am<br />
4 2 2<br />
Cheryl Fowler<br />
0274 612 614<br />
Armandvan derEik<br />
021 597 527<br />
OpenHome<br />
15 Hakatere Drive, Hakatere<br />
•2storey home<br />
•60m2 house /212m2 section<br />
•Single wooden glazed windows<br />
•Open plan living -kitchen &lounge area<br />
•2bedroomswith the largest room upstairs<br />
ForSale<br />
Price onApplication<br />
View<br />
Saturday11:00am -11:30am<br />
2 1 0<br />
CherylFowler<br />
0274 612 614<br />
Armandvan derEik<br />
021 597 527<br />
Open Home<br />
18 Harrison Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
•Three bedroomswith good storage<br />
•Family bathroom<br />
•Separate toilet and laundry<br />
•Modernised kitchen<br />
•Spacious open plan living area<br />
ForSale<br />
$529,000<br />
View<br />
Saturday12:00pm -12:30pm<br />
3 1 1<br />
KimMiller<br />
027 236 8627<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30625<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30787<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)<br />
OpenHome<br />
19 Charles Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
3 1 2<br />
Open Home<br />
18 Millibrook Place, Tinwald<br />
4 2 2<br />
3good size bedrooms. Open plan living, enabling agood<br />
family atmospherewith plenty of space for individuality.<br />
Jack and Jill bathroom forthe convenience ofensuite<br />
and family living, with an additional seperate toilet.<br />
Excellent storage. Double glazed. Double garage.<br />
PricebyNegotiation<br />
with offers over$585,000<br />
View<br />
Saturday12:00pm -12:30pm<br />
Lynne Bridge<br />
027 410 6216<br />
•4double bedrooms all with built instorage<br />
•2bathrooms including en-suite and main bathroom<br />
•2living areas<br />
•Double glazed throughout<br />
•Extra large double internal access garage<br />
ForSale<br />
Offers over$799,000<br />
View<br />
Saturday1:00pm -1:30pm<br />
KimMiller<br />
027 236 8627<br />
Armandvan derEik<br />
021 597 527<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30787<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)<br />
rwashburton.co.nz/AHB30784<br />
Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Ltd LICENSED (REAA2008)<br />
Kim Miller<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 236 8627<br />
Lynne Bridge<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 410 6216<br />
ChrissyMilne<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 290 6606<br />
CherylFowler<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 461 2614<br />
BruceMcPherson<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 438 4250<br />
DeniseMcPherson<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 242 7677<br />
Armand vander Eik<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
021 597 527<br />
Shirley Fitzgerald<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 220 1528<br />
Margaret Feiss<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
021 751 009<br />
Trevor Goldsmith<br />
SalesConsultant<br />
027 225 5669<br />
Carey VonLubke<br />
PropertyManager<br />
027 697 6948<br />
JaneneMcDowell<br />
PropertyManager<br />
027 287 3388<br />
96Tancred Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong> 03 307 8317 Main Road,Tinwald 03 307 8317<br />
rwashburton.co.nz<br />
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BLACKLOWS<br />
TradeZ one<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
IN-STORE DAYS ON SOUTH STREET<br />
Call in and see your friendly Blacklows team at this years Ruralco Instore Days!<br />
2 DAYS ONLY - THURSDAY 4th AND FRIDAY 5th JULY <strong>2024</strong> - 8-5PM<br />
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ESSETI<br />
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NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS<br />
<strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
Arts annual exhibition draws acrowd<br />
It was afull house at the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery for<br />
the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Society of<br />
Arts 60th annual<br />
exhibition. The <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
<strong>Courier</strong>’s Susan Sandys<br />
was there to capture the<br />
action.<br />
Sarah CrispinNaish (left) and Janice McKay, both of <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Lynette Mentink (left) of Geraldine, Leah Jack (centre) of Timaru<br />
and Lynda Brodie of Rangitata Island.<br />
Gary Casey (left) and Roger West, of <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Svetlana Orinko (left) of Christchurch and Susie Millichamp<br />
of Staveley.<br />
Tara King (left) and Paul Stirling, both of <strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
WANTED TO BUY<br />
A FLYING NUN records<br />
wanted. Will pay Pin Group<br />
Coat $1000, Six Impossible<br />
Things $700, Surburban<br />
Reptiles Sat Night $1600.<br />
Anything by 25 cents,<br />
Gordons, Builders, Clean,<br />
Mainly Spaniards, Playthings,<br />
Toy Love or any<br />
other Flying Nun and 80s<br />
alternative punk bands.<br />
Dave 021 222 6144 Penny<br />
Lane Records, Sydenham,<br />
7days.<br />
SELL<br />
LPG<br />
REFILLS<br />
Small LPG cylinders<br />
Off Street Parking<br />
Available<br />
Arthur Cates Ltd<br />
26 McNally Street<br />
Ph 308 5397<br />
Riverside Industrial Estate<br />
2686933<br />
Artist Tash Sim (right) with some of her work and her mum<br />
Wendy Sim, both of Hinds.<br />
Peter Blacklow(left) and Alastair Scott, both of<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Clive Greenwood (left) of Christchurch, Sarah Beal (centre) of Rangiora and Lynne PuddyGreenwoodofChristchurch.<br />
CARAVAN wanted with<br />
shower and toilet, needing<br />
repairs ok or any condition.<br />
Also wanting ahorse float<br />
and atrailer. Ph Steve 027<br />
6220 011<br />
PENNY LANE RECORDS<br />
always buying records.<br />
Excellent prices paid. 430<br />
Colombo Street, Sydenham.<br />
03 366 3278. Open 7<br />
days.<br />
GARDEN SUPPLIES<br />
PEA AND LINSEED straw<br />
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Sheep manure $10/bag,<br />
Firewood $100/m 3 .Call or<br />
text Ian 027 286 3697, John<br />
027 434 5634 or Dave 027<br />
601 1426, with your order.<br />
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HOME SERVICES<br />
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or anything that needs small<br />
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For a quote or more info<br />
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Phone 0210554134<br />
ROOF COATINGS: All roof<br />
types, specializing in<br />
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FRUIT &PRODUCE<br />
FRESHLY DUG Nadine, Red<br />
Rascal and Agria potatoes,<br />
$2.00/kg. 81 Elizabeth<br />
Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong>. Ph 03<br />
308 3195 or 027 531 9103.<br />
Proudly supporting Mid-<br />
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<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Plains Rotary<br />
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LINSEED STRAW<br />
$8 per small bale delivered<br />
Fordetails andordering go to<br />
https://plainsrotary.org.nz/linseed-straw-order/<br />
or phone Philip 0278 247 050<br />
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TRADE &SERVICES<br />
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GENERAL HANDYMAN<br />
work. Phone Steven on 021<br />
483 376.<br />
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Mobility ScooterSales &Repairs<br />
Locally ownedand operated<br />
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Seeour displayonEast Street –nexttoFirst National<br />
Electric Mobility<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
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Shane James Contracting<br />
•FIREWOOD<br />
TREES WANTED<br />
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BUILD work to do? Contact<br />
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•GARDENING /SPRAYING<br />
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TRADE &SERVICES<br />
BUILDING and property<br />
services. Professional and<br />
experienced Builder.<br />
Specialist in renovations<br />
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carports and retaining,<br />
plastering and painting. We<br />
also do tree pruning and<br />
removal. Call Gavin 021<br />
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and parts. See our retail<br />
shop. Lifestyle Motorhomes,<br />
199 Dobson Street,<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Ph: 03 308<br />
6627.<br />
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Upholstery, mats and rugs.<br />
COBBLER GLENN for<br />
soling, heels, back linings,<br />
stitching, patching, zips,<br />
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Drop them into Stepping<br />
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Experienced owner/operator.<br />
Find us at www.<br />
supersucker.co.nz or<br />
phone John Cameron 027<br />
435 1<strong>04</strong>2<br />
CARPET-2-YOU for all your<br />
flooring needs. Supplier<br />
and installer of carpet and<br />
vinyl, re-stretch and repair,<br />
carpet cleaning. Phone<br />
Mike Gill 027 491 4210.<br />
CARR’S Chimney Cleaning,<br />
servicing <strong>Ashburton</strong> and<br />
surrounding districts, $80<br />
per chimney. Phone<br />
Rodney on 03 324 2999<br />
and leave amessage.<br />
CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY<br />
SWEEPS. We'll sweep<br />
your logburner's flue, check<br />
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and controls. We're experts<br />
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sweep any sized open fire.<br />
We quote and undertake<br />
repairs, flue extensions and<br />
install bird netting. 0800<br />
224 464, www.chimchim.nz<br />
DOUBLE GLAZING<br />
Thinking of double glazing your existing<br />
aluminium windows?<br />
Call your local glass company,<br />
Cranfield Glass for afree no obligation quote.<br />
03 308 6222<br />
www.cranfield.co.nz<br />
2684218<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
COMPUTER HELP - Need<br />
personalised help, learning<br />
to use your computer?<br />
Trouble with your, PC,<br />
printer, iPhone/iPad/Mac,<br />
network or electronic stuff?<br />
Call Frank on 021 120 9292<br />
ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication,<br />
farm equipment<br />
service and maintenance,<br />
WOF repairs, machining<br />
and welding. Odd jobs a<br />
speciality. Mobile workshop.<br />
Can Collect. Phone<br />
Malcolm 0274 754 241.<br />
FARRIER available for horse<br />
shoeing. Ph Joshua 0274<br />
967 195.<br />
FURNITURE Removals. For<br />
all your household removal<br />
needs - urban, rural, lifestyle,<br />
office relocations, call<br />
Nudges Furniture<br />
Removals, phone 027 224<br />
0609.<br />
HOME-HANDYMAN/<br />
Builder, specialising in<br />
Decking, Carports, Cladding<br />
restoration and Timber<br />
window repairs. General<br />
home-handyman work.<br />
Phone Lindsay 027 230<br />
0205.<br />
LIFESTYLE SHEARING-<br />
Mid Canterubury based. No<br />
job too big or small. Available<br />
for Shearing, Crutching,<br />
Drenching, Nail clipping.<br />
Phone Shane 027<br />
411 2476, Emily 022 384<br />
6614.<br />
LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs.<br />
Keys/locks, sliding and<br />
bifold door roller repairs.<br />
Mobile service. Call Nigel at<br />
Doors and More and 027<br />
516 71<strong>04</strong>.<br />
FACTORY SPRAY LACQUER<br />
A NEW LOOK<br />
that lasts!<br />
Existing kitchens, doors,<br />
furniture &appliances<br />
The Finishing Company<br />
03 307 8870 2678069<br />
PAINTER for all your painting<br />
needs. No job too small,<br />
inside or outside. Professional,<br />
friendly service.<br />
Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or<br />
027 200 1619.<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
TRADE &SERVICES<br />
PLASTERER AVAILABLE<br />
for all your plastering<br />
needs. Wallboard stopping,<br />
Skimming, Coating, Lathen<br />
plaster, Painting. Phone<br />
James Nettleton on 027<br />
486 5283<br />
QUALITY Household Joinery.<br />
Competitive prices.<br />
Best materials and components.<br />
Guaranteed workmanship.<br />
Fully insured. Call<br />
Jono 0274 256 433<br />
ROOF SERVICE -Moss and<br />
mold treatments, roof and<br />
gutter leak repairs, residential<br />
and commercial. For<br />
prompt service -call your<br />
local contractor - Tim on<br />
021 197 8128.<br />
SPIDER and Fly treatment.<br />
Weed spraying and lawn<br />
treatment, plus insects. Call<br />
Allan from AA Performance<br />
Services on 027 209 5026.<br />
"I’ll take care of them"<br />
SUN Control Window Tinting:<br />
Privacy, UV, glare, heat<br />
control for homes, offices<br />
and cars. Phone Craig<br />
Rogers 307 6347, www.<br />
windowtinter.co.nz Member<br />
of Master Tinters NZ.<br />
TILING - For all your tiling<br />
requirements including kitchen<br />
splash backs, flooring<br />
etc. (Full water proofing)<br />
Call Kevin on 027 496<br />
8314.<br />
TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV<br />
block, glare, heat control,<br />
safety, security, privacy,<br />
frosting films, solar protective<br />
window films. Free<br />
quotes, 20 years local service.<br />
Phone 0800 368 468<br />
now, Bill Breukelaar, www.<br />
tintawindow.co.nz<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Water Ranger<br />
3-yearfixed term<br />
(minimum 30 hoursper week)<br />
Join the team who monitor and<br />
maintain over1,500kmofwater<br />
races, and ensurethatwateris<br />
successfully distributed across<br />
the district. This specialistfixed-<br />
term role will provide you<br />
with<br />
challenge, job satisfactionand<br />
the opportunity to learn while<br />
enjoying the great outdoors.<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
Scan the code orvisit our<br />
websitetolearnwhat<br />
this role canofffer you.<br />
ashburtondc.govt.nz/work-for-us<br />
57<br />
HEALTH &BEAUTY<br />
AFTERHOURS<br />
HEALTH CARE<br />
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111<br />
Forall othermedical assistance outsideofnormal<br />
hourspleasephone your generalpracticeteam,<br />
24/7 to speak with ahealthprofessionalwho<br />
will give youfreehealthadviceonwhattodoor<br />
wheretogoifyou need urgent care.<br />
If youdon’t have aregular generalpractice,<br />
call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree<br />
telephonehealthadvice.<br />
Allnon-residents andvisaholders please bringyour<br />
passporttoyoursurgery appointment.<br />
NewZealanders to bringsomeformofID.<br />
PHARMACIES<br />
WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex,<br />
EastStreet will be openon...<br />
Saturday from 9amuntil 1pm<br />
Sunday from 10am until1pm<br />
At Geraldine: TheGeraldinePharmacywillbeopen:<br />
Monday to Friday, 9amuntil 5.30pm<br />
and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm<br />
Forfree24hourTelephone Health Advice<br />
Phonethe healthline on 0800 611116<br />
Brought<br />
toyouby<br />
CountdownComplex,EastStreet, <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Phone: 03 3086733<br />
Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
Join our<br />
team!<br />
Applications<br />
close14<strong>July</strong><br />
2570375<br />
Allenton &Tinwald<br />
2674965
58 <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
<strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2024</strong><br />
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
SITUATIONS VACANT<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Scheme Operator<br />
At MHV Water Limited (MHV) we are one of<br />
the leading water delivery and environmental<br />
management companies in NZ, servicing<br />
approximately58,000 hectares viaopenraceand<br />
pressurised pipe systems in the Mayfield, Hinds,<br />
Valetta andRuapuna areasofMid Canterbury.<br />
Our vision is to deliver solutions that are both<br />
environmentally and economically sustainable<br />
andcontinue to embraceour innovativeheritage.<br />
We are seeking aScheme Operator tojoin our<br />
Operations team and support the efficient<br />
and equitable delivery ofwater to our farmer<br />
shareholders, maintain accurate records, ensure<br />
compliance is met, and undertake general<br />
maintenance ofassets. Inaddition, you will need<br />
to have solid computer skills.<br />
Thesuccessfulapplicantmusthave:<br />
• Strongcommunicationskills<br />
• Solid levelofcomputer andnumeracyskills<br />
• Selfmotivationand be ateamplayer<br />
• Agood standard of fitness andpresentation<br />
• AcommitmenttoHealthand Safety.<br />
Ideally we are looking for agenuine, practical,<br />
computer literate person to enable operation<br />
of our modern technology and infrastructure<br />
that mixes infrastructure from the 1940s with<br />
technology from 2020s.The role includesworking<br />
rostered weekends.<br />
A competitive salary package, laptop, mobile<br />
phone and work vehicle, along with training, is<br />
available for the successful candidate, soifyou<br />
areateam player with initiative andenjoy avaried<br />
work environment, this role isperfect for you. A<br />
position description is availableonrequest.<br />
Please apply with CVand cover letter to Melanie<br />
Brooksbyemail to info@mhvwater.nz<br />
Applicationsclose Sunday14<strong>July</strong><strong>2024</strong>.<br />
MHVWater Ltd, 326 Burnett St,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
03 307 8389 www.mhvwater.nz<br />
2665552<br />
Dr ChristopherMcGrath<br />
PhD(Otago), MSc, DO(BCOM, London)<br />
Office Administrator<br />
Cates,one of the first independent grainand seed companies in MidCanterbury,<br />
specialises in the production andmarketing ofclover, cereals,grasses,pulses and<br />
brassicas forboth domesticand internationalmarkets.For over 50 years,wehavetaken<br />
pride in the strong partnerships we’vebuilt withour loyalbase of local farming families.<br />
Duetothe upcoming retirementofavalued and longstanding employee, an exciting<br />
opportunityhas arisen in our companyfor aposition providing administration and<br />
accounts support.<br />
This position, based at our head office in <strong>Ashburton</strong>, will involveoverseeing general<br />
administration tasks,managing payable/receivable accountsand workingalongside the<br />
team to ensurethe efficientday-to-dayrunning of theoffice.<br />
Key tasks include:<br />
• Inputting and managingfinancialtransactions.<br />
• Reporting and record keeping as required.<br />
• Providing administrativesupporttothe management team.<br />
• Delivering friendly andefficientcustomerservice.<br />
Keyrequirements forthisrole are:<br />
• Great communication skills,attention to detailand ahighlevel of computer<br />
literacy.<br />
• Well organised andaprovenworkethic.<br />
• Previous experienceinanadministration/accountsrolewould be beneficialbut not<br />
necessaryasfull trainingwill be given.<br />
This role is apermanentposition offeringflexible hours(by negotiation),and a<br />
competitiveremunerationpackage.<br />
If youare interested in joining afriendly and supportiveteam in along-established local<br />
business,then we would love to hear from you!<br />
Applications,including acover letterand current CV,close on Friday 19 <strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
General Manager<br />
Cates<br />
POBox 337<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740<br />
Email –communications@cates.co.nz<br />
Applicants must hold New Zealand ResidencyorCitizenship.<br />
Allapplications or expressions of interestwill be treated in thestrictest of confidence.<br />
Consulting Musculoskeletal Healthcare<br />
Allenton,<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Appointments/contact throughweb site<br />
www.drchrismcgrath.co.nz<br />
0210222 6378<br />
NZTAApproved<br />
Course provider forlicences<br />
and endorsements<br />
ContactChristine formoreinformation.<br />
027245 2563<br />
CJSDRIVINGSCHOOL@OUTLOOK.COM<br />
MEETINGS<br />
2675298<br />
AMERICAR ROD&<br />
CUSTOM CLUB<br />
AGM<br />
Clubrooms<br />
MaronanRd<br />
Sunday, 14 th <strong>July</strong><br />
at 10am<br />
All welcome<br />
Anyqueries,contact<br />
0274 327 318<br />
FARMING NOTICES<br />
ROUND Bales Barley Straw.<br />
$35. incl. Ph 027 558 7155.<br />
FOR LEASE<br />
2684961<br />
Self Storage,<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
Since2006<br />
Various sizes,<br />
secureaccess,trailer<br />
Making storage easier<br />
www.rainbowstorage.co.nz<br />
office@rainbowstorage.co.nz<br />
Ph /Text 021 554 570<br />
STORAGE: Secure self storage<br />
units available, long or<br />
short term. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Storage<br />
Facilities. Contact us<br />
on 0274 362 636 or www.<br />
ashburtonstoragefacilities.<br />
co.nz<br />
2386381<br />
BREACHES OF THE NATIONAL<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD<br />
FORAIR QUALITY<br />
The National Environmental Standard<br />
forAir Quality threshold forPM10<br />
(particles smallerthan 10 microns in<br />
diameter) has been breached in the<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> airshed.<br />
Further information is available at:<br />
www.ecan.govt.nz/exceedances<br />
Dr.Stefanie Rixecker<br />
CHIEF EXECUTIVE<br />
PROSTATE<br />
CANCER<br />
SUPPORTGROUP<br />
An established support group in <strong>Ashburton</strong>for<br />
men and their families who areliving with a<br />
diagnosis and treatment forprostate cancer.<br />
MEETINGDATE<br />
Tuesday 9 th <strong>July</strong>,<strong>2024</strong><br />
TIME 3.00pm<br />
VENUE Cancer Societyrooms,<br />
CnrKermodeand Mona Sq.<strong>Ashburton</strong>.<br />
CONTACT: Doug Collie 0275 100 556<br />
Email: ashburton@prostate.org.nz<br />
ALL WELCOME.<br />
Formoreinformationcall 0800 477 678<br />
Organisedbythe Prostate Cancer FoundationofNZ<br />
WANTED: RETIREES who’d<br />
like a cooked two course<br />
lunch, a day out with<br />
friendly people doing interesting<br />
things and plenty of<br />
laughing. Don’t sit at home<br />
wondering what’s going to<br />
happen next week, come<br />
and join Age Concern, <strong>Ashburton</strong>’s<br />
206 Club. Monday,<br />
Tuesday or Wednesday,<br />
10am to 2.30pm, Seniors<br />
Centre, 206 Cameron<br />
Street. Cost $15. Phone 03<br />
308 6817.<br />
MODEL Train Show. This<br />
weekend. Tinwald Hall.<br />
www.ashburtontrainshow.<br />
co.nz<br />
www.prostate.org.nz<br />
2687375<br />
Thurs 4th<br />
10.20<br />
11.30<br />
12.15<br />
1.45<br />
2.20<br />
4.00<br />
4.15<br />
5.45<br />
6.00<br />
8.00<br />
8.10<br />
Fri5th<br />
1.30<br />
3.40<br />
3.45<br />
6.00<br />
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TheBikeriders<br />
Unsung Hero<br />
Bad Boys:Ride or Die<br />
Ka Whawhai Tonu<br />
TheBikeriders<br />
AQuiet Place: DayOne<br />
Sat6th &Sun 7th<br />
10.00<br />
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11.50<br />
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1.50<br />
1.50<br />
3.35<br />
3.45<br />
5.30<br />
6.00<br />
7.45<br />
8.10<br />
10.00<br />
10.00<br />
11.50<br />
11.50<br />
1.45<br />
1.50<br />
3.40<br />
3.45<br />
5.45<br />
6.00<br />
8.00<br />
8.10<br />
TheWay,MyWay<br />
Unsung Hero<br />
AQuiet Place: DayOne<br />
TheBikeriders<br />
Inside Out2<br />
Despicable Me 4<br />
200% Wolf<br />
Ka Whawhai Tonu<br />
Bad Boys:Ride or Die<br />
TheBikeriders<br />
AQuiet Place: DayOne<br />
Inside Out2<br />
Despicable Me 4<br />
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Garfield<br />
200% Wolf<br />
Despicable Me 4<br />
AQuiet Place: DayOne<br />
TheBikeriders<br />
Ka Whawhai Tonu<br />
Bad Boys:Ride or Die<br />
TheBikeriders<br />
AQuiet Place: DayOne<br />
Mon8th,Tues9th<br />
&Wed 10th<br />
Inside Out2<br />
Despicable Me 4<br />
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200% Wolf<br />
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AQuiet Place: DayOne<br />
TheBikeriders<br />
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AQuiet Place: DayOne<br />
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Mid-CanterburyBranch<br />
Black &ColouredSheep BreedersAssn.<br />
Open Day<br />
Sunday21st <strong>July</strong>,10am-3 pm.<br />
155Burnham School Road,Rolleston.<br />
•Fleecepreparation beforeand aftershearing<br />
•Information •Demonstrations<br />
•Hands on •Bring your ownfleece<br />
•Refreshments available •Fleeces forsale<br />
www.colouredsheep.org.nz<br />
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EVEN MORE DEALSIN-STORE<br />
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WAS$349<br />
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Seddon<br />
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2022 Toyota Hilux SR TD DC Flatdeck<br />
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$<br />
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2.4L bi-turbodiesel, 4WD,55km, auto, 3500kg towrating<br />
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$<br />
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Was $58,999<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Mitsubishi Triton DC<br />
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SALE<br />
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2016 Holden ColaradoLTZ DC,<br />
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SALE<br />
$<br />
29,890<br />
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport<br />
2.4Lpetrol, 5doorwagon,39,000kms,7seats,CVT,4WD,<br />
one NZ owner, BlackEdion, leatherseats<br />
$<br />
31,990<br />
2022 Mitsubishi ASXLS<br />
2.0L petrol,CVT,5door wagon, 14,891kms, balanceof<br />
manufacturer’s warranty,great features<br />
$<br />
23,990<br />
Was $24,699<br />
2006 SuzukiSwift GLX<br />
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$<br />
8,499<br />
Was $9,490<br />
2020 Mitsubishi ASX LS<br />
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$<br />
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<strong>2024</strong> Mitsubishi Triton DC GLXR<br />
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towrang (braked),re-designed SUV-like interior<br />
$<br />
46,990+ORC<br />
Was $56,027<br />
2682256
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Stand and go in the draw to win a<br />
$100 voucher for one of our fantastic<br />
new eateries in Ravenswood Central.<br />
There are 6 vouchers to be won!<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
Enter at Stand 162.<br />
WIN WITH VICTORIA JANE<br />
Visitthe Victoria Jane<br />
stand—and go in the draw<br />
to win$1000 of Victoria<br />
Jane Products. The winner<br />
willchoose from our<br />
colourful,distinctive range<br />
of homewares.<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
Enter at<br />
Stand 148.<br />
WIN WITH GREENSCAPES<br />
Come and visit us at the<br />
GreenscapesStand at the<br />
<strong>2024</strong> homeshowtogoin<br />
the draw to win a$2000<br />
Landscape Design and<br />
Planting Voucher.<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
Enter at Stand 187.<br />
WIN WITH ABSOLUTE HOMES<br />
Visit our Stand to enterthe draw to go intowin theWeber<br />
Q2000 ClassicLPG BBQ!!<br />
•Come by our stand<br />
#49 andscanthe<br />
QR code to enter!<br />
•Like&Followuson<br />
Facebook and Instagram<br />
Entries close<br />
Sunday 7th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
T& Cs apply.<br />
WIN WITH VENLUREE<br />
Be in to WIN $1000worth<br />
of BlindsorCurtains<br />
by entering thedrawat<br />
Stand33.<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
WIN WITH SHANNON FARM<br />
Love Central Otago?<br />
Visit the team at the<br />
Shannon Farm stand<br />
and be in to winan<br />
amazingHighlands<br />
Motorsport Park prize.<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
Enter at Stand 139.<br />
WIN WITH SMITH &SONS<br />
Smith &Sons<br />
Christchurch is offering<br />
acomplimentary<br />
kitchenmixer with<br />
every confirmedwraparound<br />
serviceorder.<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
Enter at Stand 176.<br />
WIN WITH DESIGN THEORY<br />
Winanamazing “Wick”<br />
PortableLamp valued<br />
at $258 when youvisit<br />
theDesignTheory<br />
Stand<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
Enter at Stand 150.<br />
WIN WITH SMITHS KITCHENS<br />
Book aconsultation<br />
with us at ourstand<br />
&earn 2x Airpoints<br />
Dollars on your<br />
installation. Plus<br />
abonus10-piece<br />
ScanpanSet.<br />
T&Cs apply.<br />
Enter at Stand 178<br />
+BONUS<br />
Scanpan 10-piece<br />
Cookware Set<br />
with all installations*<br />
<strong>2024</strong><br />
TO CELEBRATE OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY WEARE OFFERING<br />
Fri 5-Sun 7<strong>July</strong><br />
IN ASSOCIATION WITH<br />
FREE ENTRY<br />
COURTESY OF<br />
Fri 5-Sun 7<strong>July</strong> •10am -4pm •www.starhomeshow.kiwi