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After months of hard work, 

Longbeach School year 8pupils 

Edward White, Henry Pottinger 

and George Lash and are ready 

to take on the challenge of a 

lifetime. 

The trio form the team 

Longbeach Farmwise, which is 

among three primary school 

teams representing the Aorangi 

region at the AgriKidsNZgrand 

final tomorrow in Hamilton. 

AgriKidsNZ runs along side 

the New Zealand Young 

Farmer of the Year and the 

Junior Young Farmer of the 

Year. 

All revved up 

FOCUSSED: AgriKidsNZ grand finalists Edward White (left), Henry Pottinger (centre) and George 

Lash are aiming for first place. They have been doing some last minute tinkering in preparation, at 

Honda Country Ashburton with Haydon South. 

Just like their older 

competitors, AgriKidsNZ 

participants compete in events 

such as an agri quiz, race off, 

and practical modules. 

This week Edward, George 

and Henry got some advice on 

motorbikes from Honda 

Country Ashburton’s Haydon 

South. 

After spending the best part 

of an hour at the business 

learning the insandouts of two 

wheeler motorbikes, they felt 

more ready than ever for the 

tough competition ahead. 

The trio said they believed in 

working together, as being a 

team was their strength. 

And they had been following 

the advice of Gareth McKerchar 

from Pleasant Point, who will 

represent Aorangi in the New 

Zealand Young Farmer of the 

Year. 

McKerchar had visited 

Longbeach School. 

He had advised the trio to 

study hard, Edward said. 

‘‘We’ve been doing halfanhour 

(training) at school each 

day,’’ George said. 

‘‘If we have nothing on we try 

and get together at the 

weekend,’’ Edward added. 

It will be Edward’s second 

time in agrand final. 

He last represented the 

district in 2022. 

The boys said topics they had 

learned about in the leadup to 

the final included those as 

diverse as wallabies, nitrates, 

calves, combines, hunting and 

birds on farms. 

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Hard times, businesses shut 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Tough financial times and the cost of 

compliance have led to two 

Ashburton businesses closing. 

It comes as the latest NZIER 

quarterly survey of business opinion 

nationwide shows 35 per cent of firms 

expect adeterioration in general 

economic conditions. 

And 28 per cent report aweakening 

in their own businesses, with 10 per 

cent looking at reducing staff, which 

is the highest reading since the 

global financial crisis in 2009. 

North End Engineering and Adams 

Sawmilling both closed last month, 

laying off 10 and 12 staff respectively. 

North End Engineering owner 

PiersMingham said telling staff he 

was closing was ‘‘probably the 

hardest day of my life’’. 

‘‘Because it doesn’t just affect me, 

it affects all their lives.’’ He was 

involved in the business for about24 

years. 

Located on Range St in the 

industrial estate, the business 

specialised in structural steel 

engineering. It worked on homes, 

dairysheds and awide range of 

projects over the years, including 

many of Ashburton’s landmark 

buildings such as the Ashburton Art 

Gallery, Electricity Ashburton 

offices, Burger King, KFC and 

McDonalds. 

‘‘It was arace to the bottom, 

everybody keeps undercutting 

everybody, there’s no money in any of 

the jobs,’’ Mingham said. 

It was tough times for businesses, 

particularly small businesses which 

had to compete against bigger 

companies, many outside of the 

district. And increasing rules and 

regulations wereparticularly hard 

on small businesses. 

He blamed the former government, 

Labour. 

‘‘They have absolutely destroyed 

CLOSED: Adams Sawmilling (left) and North End Engineering. 

❛Idon’t think we have 

reached the bottom yet, I 

think there’s more hurt to 

come ❜ 

—Piers Mingham 

New Zealand, borrowed lots of 

money, spent it on wokey crap,’’ 

Mingham said. 

‘‘I don’t think Iwill be the last 

(business to close), Ithink there will 

be awhole load. Idon’t think we have 

reached the bottom yet, Ithink 

there’s more hurttocome,’’ he said. 

‘‘In yearstocome, there will be no 

small businesses, because you can 

not compete.’’ 

Adams Sawmilling managing 

director Wayne Farr said the 

business itself was going well when 

he shutitdown. Located on Malcolm 

McDowell Rd, it had operated for 40 

years. 

Regulations around compliance 

with WorkSafe new health and safety 

conditions and ECan new resource 

consent conditions became too 

Explosion from cylinder 

Itwas one of the more unusualcallouts ever attendedby 

the Ashburton VolunteerFire Brigade. 

Responding to ahouse filledwith steam, firefighters 

found afitting attachedtoaregulator had blown off ahot 

water cylinder. 

Chief Alan Burgess said what had occurred was 

effectively an explosion, due to high pressure fromthe 

water. 

It had blown ahole in the wall of the cupboard the 

cylinder was in, and cracked gib in awall outside the 

cupboard. 

‘‘I don’tthink we have been to anythinglike that before,’’ 

rigorous. 

‘‘We traded well, it was agood 

viable business, but we just couldn’t 

afford those costs,’’ Farr said. 

‘‘Financially, it wasn’t viable to 

continue to comply with the 

conditions we were faced with.’’ 

It was asign of the times that 

compliance issues were just too 

much for some businesses. 

The two closures follow fellow 

Ashburton businessMacrocraft 

Furniture shutting its Wills St factory 

and showroom in April. 

Partowner Dayle Prichard said on 

social media at the time it had been a 

hard decision. 

‘‘But with the tightening economy 

and spending, cheaper imports from 

China and Vietnam of wooden 

furniture, marketplace, etc, we 

decided to make the call,’’ Prichard 

said. 

The businesshad been 

manufacturing furniture for 30 years 

in Ashburton. In the early 2000s it 

employed 25 staff, but the 

introduction of cheaper imports saw 

this decline. 

Prichard is continuing today to 

make outdoor furniture and small 

items, as well as doing repairs. 

Burgess said. 

It had been in arelatively newly built house at Tinwald. 

The brigade ventilated the house in order to dissipate 

the steam. The callout was about 4.30pm on Wednesday 

last week. 

It followed acallout in the early hours of the morning 

that day, at about 1.30am. Afire was in some material 

stacked up beside ashed at the rear of asection. 

Noticed by amotorist, who phoned emergency services, 

the fire was caused by logburner ashes. 

Burgess said the fire was agood reminder for people to 

wait for five days before they disposed of ashes. 

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Molly sets off for Tamworth 

DELLWYN.MOYLAN 


Ticking off country music goals 

brings asmile to the face of 

Molly Harrison. 

Next week, the 15yearold 

and her mother Jo are heading 

to Tamworth, the home of 

country music in Australia, for 

aoneweek course hosted by 

the Country Music Association 

Australia. 

‘‘I couldn't quite believe it 

when Igot the message that I 

had got into the course,’’ Molly 

said. 

‘‘It was early in the morning 

when Ilearnt of my acceptance, 

and Iran to wake dad up to tell 

him.’’ 

The Mid Canterbury Country 

Music Club member will be 

attending the coursefor 10 to 

18yearolds, called Find Your 

Tribe, alongside 26 other 

students, all from throughout 

Australia. 

‘‘I am looking forward to 

making music, learning more 

about song writing, and the next 

steps in furthering myself.’’ 

The Ashburton College 

student has acareer goal of one 

day being acountry music 

artist. 

Going to Tamworth is just the 

latest in what has been ayear of 

successes.She won big at the 

Aotearoa Country Music 

Awards late last year, recently 

made the finals at the Gold 

Guitar Awards, and is this year 

attending the SOLE Music 

Academy in Christchurch after 

winning an Advance Ashburton 

Community Foundation Colin 

and Alison Crampton Music and 

Arts Scholarship. 

She said the process to be 

accepted into the prestigious 

course at Tamworth involved 

submitting material and 

answering lots of questions. She 

had to tell the story of her 

journey in music and have a 

letter of support from her music 

teacher. 

The mentor taking an 

instrumental section of the 

workshop would be course 

alumni and country music 

performer Liam Kennedy 

Clark, who grew up in 

Ashburton. 

‘‘It will be great to gain skills 

in song writing’’ Molly said. She 

released asong in 2022, called 

Always,inmemory of both her 

grandfathers. 

‘‘I have other songs under 

way that the course will help 

me with.’’ 

She had raised funds for the 

Molly Harrison practices in preparation for the country music 

course in Tamworth next week. Inset Molly performs last year 

at the Aotearoa Country Music Awards in Palmerston North. 

❛Iamlooking 

forward to making 

music, learning more 

about song writing, 

and the next steps in 

furthering myself.❜ 

—Molly Harrison 

trip by busking, and was 

grateful for financial support, 

including a$3000 grant from 

Creative New Zealand. 

‘‘I have been fortunate to 

perform for Hinds, Ashburton 

and Geraldine Lions Clubs who 

have made grants for my trip. 

One of the Lions Club also gave 

me abeautiful pounamu 

necklace that is very special,’’ 

she said. 

Arequirement of her 

attendance at Tamworth was a 

parent had to join her. 

It won’t be aholiday for her 

mum Jo as she will spend the 

days with other parents 

learning about topics such as 

how to write amedia release, 

managing achild in the music 

industry, knowing when your 

child is ready to record, and 

expectations of avenue. 

Once she ticks off attending 

Find Your Tribe, there will be 

more goals to conquer on 

Molly’s list as she works her 

way towards her career goal. 

They include returning to 

Tamworth to perform, and 

playing at American country 

music destination of Nashville. 

IN BRIEF 

PM VISIT 

Prime Minister Chris Luxon 

reiterated his party’s promise to 

build Ashburton’s second bridge on 

avisit last week. 

He told media during his visit to 

the town on Friday, the government 

would keep the pre-election 

promise of starting construction in 

its first term. 

The coalition government was 

elected in October last year, so has 

alittle over two years to go before 

finishing its first term. 

The bridge is expected to be 

listed among projects to be funded 

over the next three years in the NZ 

Transport Agency’s Waka Kotahi 

National Land Transport 

Programme to be released in 

September. 

See pages 13 and 20 for more 

coverage of the PM’s visit. 

LUCKY TICKET 

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sold at Woolworths Ashburton 

brought its owner awin of$28,822 in 

last week’s mid-week draw. The 

winner was one of eight from around 

New Zealand. 

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Trust is calling on Mid Canterbury 

artisans, passionate gardeners, or a 

small business owner with unique 

products to book astall for the 

Rakaia Garden Fete. To be held at 

282 Awaroa School Rd, Dorie, the 

fete is on November 21. Contact 

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entries raise vital funds to help the 

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thousands of animals each 

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Groups, organisations or schools 

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cultural and societal causes may be 

eligible for entry in the 2024 Canon 

Oceania Grants programme. 

It is open to support groups, 

schools, clubs across education, 

community, environment and 

cultural categories. 

More information visit canon.co. 

nz/about-canon/community/grants 

More volunteers 

needed for group 

An Ashburton voluntary group 

helping people who have poor 

eye sight is calling for more 

volunteers. 

Ashburton Community 

Committee for Blind Low 

Vision New Zealand provides 

social activities for the more 

than 100 members based in Mid 

Canterbury, suchasamonthly 

get together at The Plains 

Vintage Railway &Historical 

Museum, aChristmas lunch 

and January barbecue. 

Committee members are 

inviting people to come along 

to their annual general 

meeting on July 24, at 11.30am, 

in the Lake Room of the 

Ashburton library Te Kete 

Tuhinga, or contact the 

committee. 

They are seeking people who 

can either join the committee 

or become avolunteer helper 

at meetings, held on the fourth 

Thursday of each month. 

The committee helps people 

who are either blind or have 

low vision in Mid Canterbury. 

They range in age from 10 to 

over 100. 

Committee members’ contact 

details are chair Alan Hall, 021 

131 4984, and secretary Jenny 

Phillips, 021 234 6755. 

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Black ice on road causes crash 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


ADorie woman feels lucky she 

received only minor injuries 

after acar crash on Monday. 

The driver, who didnot want 

to be named, was heading south 

on Rules Rd, Pendarves, about 

9.15am, on her way to work at 

Vetlife, when her car hit ice, 

spun around and slid off the 

road. It went through afence, 

flipped once over. 

After the car landed with the 

passenger side on the ground, 

the woman was suspended in 

the air, held by her seatbelt. 

She heard her iPhone use its 

Crash Detection facility to 

phone 111 and inform of her 

GPS coordinates. She said she 

could not see her phone, but 

thought it was outside the car. 

‘‘It was avery lucky 

circumstance,’’ the woman told 

The Ashburton Courier on 

Tuesday as she recoveredfrom 

concussion, whiplash, 

scratches, bruises and asore 

shoulder. 

She said she had only been 

going about 60 to 70kmh on the 

100kmh open road. 

When the car started sliding, 

she had taken her foot off the 

accelerator. ‘‘But there was so 

much ice, it just couldn’t 

correct, it just kept going.’’ 

Pendarves Volunteer Fire 

Brigade chief PaulStewart said 

an ambulanceofficer was 

talking to the driver as 

firefightershelped her get out. 

‘‘We pulled the windscreen 

back and then she walked out.’’ 

The accident was areminder 

to drive to the conditions. 

‘‘It didn’tlook like awhite 

TheVetlife work vehicle flipped 

and rolled. 

hard frost, perhaps afrost that 

came down alittle bit later and 

caught people out abit,’’ 

Stewart said. 

Vetlife hub manager Tina 

Smith was grateful her employee 

was okay. She said she had put 

out amessage to fellow staff 

throughout Mid Canterburyafter 

the crash to drive to the 

conditions. 

The driver’s partner said he 

had arrived at the scene when 

she was in the ambulance, before 

it took her to Ashburton Hospital. 

While at the scene, he saw the 

grit truck turn up to grit the road. 

It had not been gritted at the time 

of the crash, despite the area of 

road where the crash occurred 

being well known for being shady 

and icy. He believed the system 

of gritting icy roads in the district 

needed to be investigated. 

District council group manager 

infrastructure and open spaces 

Neil McCann said there were 

about 67 roads throughout Mid 

Canterburylisted for grit 

application. 

There were three tiers of 

priority which determined the 

order of gritting, which 

contractorsstarted about 4.30am. 

Rules Rd was third tier due to 

low elevation and low traffic 

volume. ‘‘That said, there may be 

scenarios where grit comes off 

the road or vehicles drive on the 

road before we apply the grit,’’ 

McCann said. 

Tinwald School road safetyfears 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 

Local democracy reporter 

AMidCanterbury school near a 

busy road is hoping fears over 

vehicle speeds will be 

addressed later this year. 

Tinwald School's board of 

trustees raised safety concerns 

about the stretch of Graham St 

bordering the school, 

particularlybetween Thomson 

St and Harland St, with the 

district council earlier this year. 

Board presiding member 

Chris Hill said there had been a 

significant increase in the 

volume of traffic on the road. 

‘‘And as aresult, has caused a 

heightened level of anxiety and 

safety concerns,” Hilltold 

district councillors at the time. 

An “informal review” by the 

school had estimated a 

conservative figure of between 

90160 cars travelling along 

Graham St during school pickup 

and dropofftimes. 

District council data showed 

the average speed on Graham St 

was 47kph, and more than 2000 

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❛There has been 

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the council and 

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—Chris Hill 

The district council had 

introduced permanent 30kph 

urban school speed zones in 

July lastyear, butinFebruary 

determined the speed limits 

would become timerestricted 

as soon as the government 

amended rules governing the 

setting of speed laws. 

The Minister of Transport’s 

redrafted rule is out for public 

consultation and is scheduled to 

be changed by the end of the 

year. 

Tinwald School wants 

GrahamStadded to its existing 

30kph zone, and the district 

council’s road safety coordinating 

committee has 

recommended it be included 

when thetime restrictions are 

introduced. 

Hill told Local Democracy 

Reporting at the end of term 2 

last month he was pleased to see 

the concerns were being 

addressed by the district 

council. 

“There has been positive 

communication with the council 

and hopefully we get to a 

resolution to improve the safety 

Goldberg grateful for new scooter 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


Anthony ‘‘Goldberg’’ Bartlett says he 

has done more than enough walking 

this year. 

With aheart condition and 

breathing issues,the 48yearold 

sicknessbeneficiary can not walk 

long distances. But he was finding 

himself sometimeshaving to push his 

brokendown sixyearold mobility 

scooter home. 

Now he has anew scooter, and 

could not be happier. 

‘‘I feel happy now,’’ Goldberg said. 

‘‘I had enough walking, I’m not fitto 

walk around too long.’’ 

He has been wanting anew scooter 

since the beginning of the year, but 

needed help accessing his 

KiwiSaver. 

Goldberg was grateful to CCS 

Disability Action Ashburton, which 

helped him do this. He was also 

grateful for a$400 donation towards 

the overall costofabout $5600. 

CCSDA service coordinator Moira 

Youngquestsaid she had applied to 

the Ashburton Benevolent Trust on 

Goldberg’s behalf for the $400. 

‘‘The trust was very quick to agree 

to cover the shortfall,’’ Youngquest 

said. 

She said earlier this year, as 

Tinwald School pupils keep an 

eye out at the Graham St 

pedestrian crossing,astretch of 

road the school hopes will be 

added to 30kph school speed 

zones later this year. 

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

of ourchildren.” 

Roading manager Mark 

Chamberlain previously stated 

Graham St was not initially 

included when the district 

council introduced the speed 

reduction, because there was no 

access to the school off the 

street. 

The logical solution would be 

consideration of avariable 

speed limit when the district 

council revisited speed zones 

following the law changes, 

Chamberlain said. 

Tinwald School’s concerns 

also included the crossing 

points on Graham St, suggesting 

relocating the pedestrian 

crossing. 

LDR is local body journalism cofunded 

by RNZ and NZ On Air. 

NEW WHEELS: Ashiny scooter is just what the doctor ordered for Goldberg. 

Goldberg spoke to The Ashburton 

Courier about his need for anew 

scooter, that disabled in Ashburton 

could find it financially difficult to 

afford new scooters,aswell as 

batteriesand repairs. 

The Ministry of Social 

Development could help with the cost 

of batteries and repairs in the form of 

aloan. 

In addition Lottery Individuals 

with Disabilities provides grants to a 

maximum of $4000 plus GST. 

‘‘It is not uncommon to have to 

apply anumber of times without 

success,’’ Youngquest said.

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NEWS 



RDAvolunteer’s givenshirts 



The 30 volunteers at Mid 

Canterbury Riding for the 

Disabled will soon be the best 

dressed in New Zealand Riding 

for the Disabled. 

Following araffle for Mother's 

Day, Ashburton County Lions 

gave RDA $1000 to purchase 

green and gold tops, complete 

with both organisations’ logos. 

RDA, celebrating its 50th 

anniversary in September, relies 

on the support of organisations 

such as County Lions to provide 

its twiceweekly riding sessions 

for pupils from Ashburton 

schools. 

Lions president Nicola Kelly 

said she and fellow members 

wanted to give proceeds from the 

raffle to aworthy Mid Canterbury 

organisation. 

‘‘We particularlywanted to 

support ayouth organisation and 

thought RDA doesn’t get alot of 

funding so we could help them,’’ 

Kelly said 

RDA president Maxine Hooper 

said the money would enable them to 

provideevery volunteer with ashirt. 

‘‘It is important that we are branded. 

When people turn up to our groundsthey 

know who to speak to when we are in our 

shirts,’’ Hooper said. 

The organisation is totally volunteer run. 

‘‘We are always on the look out for more 

DONATION: RDA volunteers receive new shirts funded by Ashburton County Lions. 

volunteerswho can commit aday aweek to 

support the children as they ride, learn skills 

andbuild confidence,’’ Hooper said. 

‘‘Volunteerscome from not only 

Ashburton, but one travels weekly from 

Prebbleton, such is the enjoyment they get 

out of helping our riders,’’ Hooper said. 

About $7000 is paid to RDA throughthe 

fees charged to the pupils or their school. 

There are many costs associated with 

running the programme from vet bills, the 

tooth fairy, feed and purchasing horses. 

Gifts, like the Lions one, helps RDA tick 

items off their wish list which includes a40ft 

container for storage, new couch covers and 

asignin board. 

Event company finalistsinawards 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


AMidCanterbury event management company and 

the district council are finalists in two categories of 

the prestigious New Zealand Events Association 

awards. 

Rí Rá Events and the district council staged the 

ANZ Business of the Year Awards at the Ashburton 

Aviation Museum in Februaryattended by 375. 

The awards are among six events shortlisted for the 

Best Business Event 2024 and five events shortlisted 

for the Best Local Government Event 2024. 

Rí Rá Events is also afinalist for the Best Food, 

Beverage or Lifestyle Event 2024, for holding the The 

Twelfth Hour Gin Experienceatthe Methven Trotting 

Club Christmas race meeting last year. The Twelfth 

Hour Gin Experience coupled fashion and gin to 

create amemorable event experience. 

Founded in 2019, Rí Rá Events is owned by two 

Irish kiwis, Gary Manningand Colm McGrath. 

There are 69 finalists across 17 categories in the 

awards. Celebratinginnovation, creativity, and 

resilience in New Zealand's event industry, they will 

be stagedinPalmerston North on August 27. 

SHORTLISTED: Rí Rá Events directors Gary Manning (left) and Colm 

McGrath. 

PHOTO BY JOANNE MCCLOY PHOTOGRAPHY 

OUT AND ABOUT 

JULY 11 

Laser cut dice towercreationevent 

for teens aged 12 to 18 at the library, 

Te Kete Tuhinga, from 2pm. Ateen 

holiday programme event to take 

game play to the next level. Cost $5. 

Bookings essentialonline via 

ashburtondc.govt.nz 

SignsPast exhibitiononnow until 

September at the Ashburton 

Museum. Includes aselectionof 

signage collected by the Ashburton 

Museum &Historical Society since 

the late 1950s, highlighting 

changinguse of skills and methods 

over the past 70 years. Free entry. 

Ashburton Society of Arts annual 

exhibitiononnow at the Ashburton 

Art Gallery until July 26. Works from 

Mid Canterbury and further afield in 

avariety of media,all available to 

purchase. Guest artists include 

Brian Baxter, David Lloyd, Galina 

Kim, Lynda Scott, Sara Beal, 

Silversmiths Guild and Stewart 

Nimmo. Free entry. 

JULY 13 

Ashburton Astronomy Group 

hostingapublic pre-dawn viewing 

of the Matariki star cluster, from the 

eastern side of Argyle Park, 

Ashburton, between 5.45am and 

7.15 am. All welcome. 

JULY 16 

Design and create your own roleplayinggame 

journal for Dungeons 

and Dragons campaigns using 

cardstock and materials, and 

decorated with stencils and decals. 

Free for teensaged 12 to 18. 

Bookingessentialonline via 


JULY 18 

Dice and Dragons movie night at the 

Ashburton Public Library for teens 

aged 12 to 18 years old from 6pm. 

Free event, but registration required 

via ashburtondc.govt.nz then collect 

aticketfrom the library service desk 

once registered.Movie is rated M, 

some snacks provided. 

JULY 21 

The Mid-Canterbury Branch of the 

Black and Coloured Sheep 

Breeders Association are hosting 

an open day on at 155 Burnham 

School Rd, Rolleston,from 10am to 

3pm. It will cover fleece care before 

and after shearing. Learn how to 

skirt, weigh and clean your fleeces 

ready for showing, sellingoruse. 

Refreshments available,fleecesfor 

sale.

Boondocks Biggest Sale 

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Cottons, stretch knits, 

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me through the 

years. 

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Family Notices 

Deaths Deaths 

Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths 

ALLAN, Helen Lynnette: 

Peacefully at Anthony 

Wilding Retirement Village, 

Christchurch onThursday, July 

4, 2024 aged 82 years. Dearly 

lovedwifeofJack,muchloved 

mother and mother-in-law of 

Lee, andthe late Jan,and Grant 

Early. Much loved Grandma 

of Ben, and James and their 

partnersLily,and Anna. Many 

thankstothe AnthonyWilding 

Wimbledon Hospital team for 

their wonderful care ofHelen 

and support for Jack over the 

last twoand ahalfyears. 

Special thanks to Beth for 

her outstanding devotion to 

Helen’s care. 

Messages to:The Allan family, 

c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 

7742. Aservice to celebrate 

Helen’s life will be held at 

the Hotel Ashburton, 35 

Racecourse Road, Ashburton 

TODAY, Thursday, July 11, 

2024 commencing at 1.30pm, 

followedbyprivate cremation. 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

BLISSETT, Nicola May (Nick) 

(nee Donaldson): On July 4, 

2024. Peacefully at Ashburton 

Hospital, surrounded by 

family. Dearly loved wife and 

soulmate of Jason. Much 

loved Mum of Jaycob, and 

Rylee and Nana of Jessica. 

Loving daughter of Gary, and 

Andrea Donaldson and their 

respective partners Robin, 

and Graeme. Loved sister of 

Michael and Selese. Loved 

aunty of Caleb, and Mia. 

Messages to the Blissett family 

POBox 472, Ashburton 7740. 

At Nick’s request a private 

cremationhas been held. 

Paterson’s 

Ashburton 

FDANZ 

03 307 7433 

COOK, Janet Lillian (nee 

Jones): Passed away 5June 

2024 in Seattle, USA. Brian 

her devoted husband and 

son Richard will bewith us 

to celebrate Janet’s life at the 

Carew Hall onSunday 14July 

at2pm. 

GUTRY, Lyndall (Lyn) 

Elizabeth (“Camp Leader”): 

It iswith much sadness we 

advise of the passing of our 

wonderful, preciousMum. 

Much loved, cherished and 

respected by her children, 

Karreen (Ashburton), Donna 

(Dunedin), Phil and Ronda 

(Waimate), Berny(Motueka). 

Loved Nan of her 

grandchildren; Jeremy, 

Joshua, Sam, Jack, Tania and 

Josh. 

Loved great-Nan ofher greatgrandchildren. 

Special and Loved “Leader” 

of Jen (Motueka). Wonderful 

friendtomany. 

Mum has helped and cared 

for many people all her life 

and Mum’s last special way of 

helping people is to donate 

her body to science, which 

has been done. 

We love you so much Mum. 

We are very proud of you. 

Thank you for your love, 

support, help andkindness. 

There is a special angel 

watching over us now. 

Family 

Notices 

Enquiries phone 

Mary,JannorKaren 

on 

3087664 

or call into 

199 BurnettStreet. 

HOUSTON, Maurice James, 

on July 5, 2024, peacefully 

at Radius Millstream, aged 

93 years. Dearly loved and 

cherished husband of the 

late Marilyn. Much loved 

father and father-in-law of 

Julianne and Charles Arnott, 

Greg and Debra, Paul and 

Sue, John and Jo, and a 

loved Grandad of all his 

grandchildrenand one greatgrandchild. 

A special thank 

you to Radius Millstream 

and DrDiane Young for their 

amazing care and empathy 

shown to Maurice and the 

family. Messages to the 

Houston family, POBox 472, 

Ashburton 7740. A service 

to celebrate Maurice’s life 

will be held at the Church of 

the Holy Name, Sealy Street, 

Ashburton, today, Thursday 

July 11, commencing at 

11.00am followed byprivate 

cremation at the Ashburton 

Crematorium. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

HUGGINS, Ian Richard 

(Huggy): On Monday July 8, 

2024. Passed peacefully at 

Ashburton Hospital, in his 

86th year. Devoted husband 

of Phylis. Loved Dad and 

father-in-law of Leslie and 

Rhonda, Stuart and Joy, and 

Donald.Loved Guggy of his 11 

grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. 

Many thanks 

to the staff at Coldstream 

Lifecare and Ashburton 

Hospital. Messages to the 

Huggins family PO Box 472, 


for Huggy will beheld at Mt 

Somers Hall, 75Hoods Road, 

Mt Somers, on Monday July 

15, 2024 commencing at 

1:30pm. Followed byprivate 


Crematorium. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

KNIGHT John Stafford: 

18 October1937- 

6July2024 

It is with great sadness that 

we announce the passing of 

John at Nelson Hospital. 

Much lovedbyhis family and 

a dear friend to many that 

knew him. 

Loved brother and brotherin-law 

of Michael (deceased) 

and Dorothy, Rakaia, Richard 

and Leonie,Brightwater. 

A celebration of 

remembrance for John will 

be held in Rakaia at adate to 

be advised. 

MR KNIGHT IS NOW 

DRIVING SCHOOL BUSES 

ELSEWHERE 

Rest In Peace 

SISSON, Valerie Elaine (nee 

Hope). On 9th July 2024. 

passed at Ashburton Public 

Hospital aged 68 years, after 

along battle with Myeloma. 

Dearly loved wife of Kevin 

and mother of Jeremy and 

stepmother of Janine and 

Karl. Loved sister of Doug. In 

lieu of flowers adonation to 

the AshburtonCancerSociety 

may be left at the service. 

Messages to the Sisson family 

C/o PO Box 472 Ashburton 

7740. Aservice to celebrate 

Val’s life will be held at the 

Rakaia Golf Club, Acton Road 

Rakaia on Monday 15th July, 

commencing at 11:00am. 

Followed by a private 


Crematorium. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

ROONEY, Bryan Patrick 

(Paddy): With great sadness 

we are letting you know that 

our precious Paddy passed 

away on July 8, 2024. He 

fought to be with us and 

continued 

throughout, 

battling each setback. Deeply 

loved husband of Gayle. 

Adored father of Kate, Emma 

and Mitchell. Greatly loved 

stepfathertoIsaac andEmma. 

Grandfather of the century to 

Max, Ayla, Logan and Benji. 

Best friend to all. Messages 

to Paddy’s family PO Box 472, 


for Paddy will be held in 

our chapel corner East and 

Cox Street, Ashburton. On 

Friday July 12, commencing 

at 2pm. Followed byprivate 

cremation. 

Paterson’s 


FDANZ 

03 3077433 

SRHOY, Valerie Lois (Val): 

Peacefully at Radius Millstream 

Ashburton on July 2, 2024 

aged 91 years. Dearly loved 

wife ofthe late John. Much 

loved mother and mother-inlaw 

of Lindy-Anne and Neil 

Walker,Tony and Tarnia Srhoy, 

Alexia and Gordon Biggs, 

Julie Srhoy, Carole and Simon 

Lillico, and a loved Nana of 

Jordana, Toneya; Germaine, 

Larissa,Cade; Deon,Lara; Brad, 

Riley; Antony, and Daniel; and 

greatnanaofWilla,Alba, Knox; 

Mila,Lucia; Connor,and Hazel. 

Messages to:The Srhoyfamily, 

c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 

7742. 

Special thanks tothe staff of 

Radius Millstream and to Dr 

Wootton. Amemorial service 

will be held atthe Chertsey 

Hall, Chertsey Line Road, 

Chertsey on Thursday, July18, 

2024commencing at 1.30pm. 

0800 2MEMORY 

027 637 1229 

SRHOY, Valerie Lois (nee 

Robertson): Loved daughter 

of thelateElsie andlateAngus, 

her siblings Jeanette, John 

andLindsay andher deceased 

siblings Malcolm, Merle, Pam, 

Diana, Graeme and Anne. A 

hard-working lady nowatrest. 

Acknowledgements 

CARR, Andrew James 

Lauchlan -“Trucky”: Sarah, 

Angus, Issy, Max; Norm, 

Margaret, Julie, Pip and 

families; and the Grant family 

would like to thank family, 

friends and the community 

for their wonderful support at 

the time ofAndrew’s sudden 

passing. The lovely meals, 

baking, flowers, cards, letters, 

visits, phone calls, and texts 

were very much appreciated 

and of great comfort to us 

all. To those who attended 

Andrew’s service, we were 

overwhelmed by your 

support. The donations to 

the Westpac Helicopter Trust 

were gratefully received. To 

the Southern Rugby Club, 

your tribute to Andrew, the 

guard of honour at his service 

and help provided after the 

service, was truly appreciated. 

To Jo andher team at Memory 

Funerals, for your excellent 

care and attention toAndrew 

andhis family,thank you. 

‘Forever loved and sadly 

missed’ 

Acknowledgements 

OFFICER, Beverley Jean 

(Bev): The family of the late 

Beverley (Bev) wish to thank 

family and friends sincerely 

for their kindness and 

expressions of sympathy on 

the sad loss of amuch-loved 

mother, grandmother, loved 

sister andpartner. 

A special thanks to the 

doctors andnursesatWard1, 

Ashburton Hospital for their 

care. Many thanks toPrinces 

Court and to all staff and 

nurses for their love and care 

for3½years. 

Aspecial thanks to aspecial 

friend of Bev’s - Jeanette 

Begg. 

Many thanks to Paterson’s 

andstaff. 

The flowers, cards and 

visits we received were 

greatly appreciated. Please 

accept this as a personal 

acknowledgement from us 

all. 

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last time isdifficult. 

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Sea snakes 

make finals 

The Ashburton Celtic Sea Snakes have their 

last home game for the season on Saturday. It 

will also be the team’s Life Members/Ladies/ 

Sponsors Day. 

The team will be playing Kaiapoi; kick off is 

1pm. There will be plenty of rugby to see 

following, as the Celtic Senior Men take on 

Rakaia at 2.45pm, and the All Blacks match 

7.05pm onwards will be televised in the club 

rooms. 

The Sea Snakes are inviting people along to 

watch their game, and also the Mid Canterbury 

women’s finals on July 27, where they will play 

Rakaia/Methven combined. 

The July 27 match will be at the A&P 

showgrounds; kick off is 11am. 

Team members said they had been busy 

training, playing and enjoying themselves over 

the last couple of months. 

‘‘We have had amixture of results from our 

games but after afew losses early on we came 

back strong with awin against the Harlequins 

and adraw against Southern, landing us aspot 

in the Mid Canterbury Women's finals.’’

The Ashburton 

RotaryClub 

Founded in 1937, the Ashburton RotaryClub has been an integral part of ourcommunity for87years. Inthattime,ithas 

undertaken avastarray of projects with numerousdonations giventovarious worthy community causes. These includethe iconic 

annual Bookarama eventwhich has raised morethan $1 million sincethe year it wasfirstheld in 1980. 

TheClub fully appreciatesthe support and dedication from allour volunteers who makeour communityprojects like Bookarama 

possible. Wecould notmanagetocontinue withour involvementinmanyofthese projects withouttheir support. 

Having said that, unfortunately we find ourselves currentlyinthe position of having to ask formoreclub members and volunteers 

to ensure thesefundraising activities cancontinue. 

So,ifyou care aboutyourcommunity andwanttobeinvolved with like minded people who share your commitmenttoserving 

their communityinsome way, then let’stalk! 

Rotaryisahighly regarded international organisation that makesthings happen– 

locally, nationally and internationally.But,nothinghappens without theeffortsofpeople like you! 

OURCLUBNEEDS 

YOU! 

Ijoined Rotaryabout 12 monthsago.Ihad seen Rotaryout in thecommunity, 

specifically the Bookarama andatChildren’s Day, and my friend Kayla had 

joinedand would talk aboutit. She finally convinced me to come along as 

therewas an guest speaker she knew Iwould be interested in. Iwas also keen 

to get involved with acommunity group butwas notsurehow to go about 

that. 

Ienjoythe week to week meetings and attend most weeks if Ican, and I’ll help 

outwith events if I’mfree. If there’saninteresting speaker,that’sabonus.But 

it’s really nice to catchupwith everyone,haveameal and agoodchat, glass of 

wine or beer. 

Forme, being aRotarian means good company, and it’s nicetobeable to 

help out the communityinaunique way. Iampartofthe Projects Committee 

which is greatasIget to be involved withplanning projects.The members 

aresoaccommodating with me and my personality! Ienjoythe companyof 

others so thatissuch abonus. No matter age or gender,Iam down to have a 

good chat. Ifeel like Ihavegained manycaring family members! 

Iwould 100% recommend Rotarytoothers.Though they’reperceived as 

being apredominantly male club,they have womenmembers and arevery 

open to having morejoin. Ihavedeveloped friendships thatIwouldn’t have 

outside of Rotary. Ievenget to give advice through my job; like paint colours, 

howtofixdrapesand so on! Ididn’t honestly expect it to be so welcoming. 

Everyone wassoinviting, Inever left. They arestuck with me now! 

AriarneSettle 

I’ve been in Rotarynow for22years.After my farming career ended in 1998, I 

realisedIneeded to get involved in something to meet people and socialise 

so waslooking foranorganisation or similar. Afterbeing approached by an 

AshburtonRotaryClub member and attending several meetings,Idecided I 

would like to join the Club.Ifound thatIliked the work they were doing in the 

local communityand at an international level. 

Iwas Club President in 2009-2010 and helped with projects theClub ran 

such as the iconic annual Bookarama and have been involved in thatmost 

years.Being presidentofferedanopportunitytoreally understand howthe 

club ticked and the programmesand projects it wasinvolvedin, i.e. funding 

students to outdoor programmes, Meals on Wheels,treeplanting,providing 

books forbabies and newentrantsinthe district,planting the Arboretum at 

Tinwald Domain etc. 

Aftermyrole as District Governor, Ibecame involved as District Grants coordinator,then 

District Foundation Chair and laterFoundation Coordinator 

with the zone (Australia and NZ and the Pacific Islands). Iamstillinvolved as 

the End Polio programme coordinatorfor the district. 

Rotaryfor me,means friendship,socialising,volunteeringand being activein 

the communitythrough localprojects. It’s agreat wayfor anyone looking to 

get involved in their communitytobepartofanorganisationthatisdoing 

good in the districtand the world. 

John Driscoll 

Ifirstheard aboutRotarywhen my boss,(who wasalready amember), and our 

companywereworking on aRotaryprojectfor Samoa. My boss then invited 

metocome along and see whatitwas all about.Ienjoyeditand decided to 

joinabout three years ago. 

Normally,Iattendthe weekly meeting; and enjoythe casual drinksand 

chats beforethe meetings,and howwelcoming everyone is.Itrytohelp out 

with as manyeventsasIcan, mostly weekend or evening events.There’sso 

much knowledge amongst the members thatIfeel like Iamalwayslearning 

something new.I’vebeen surprised with the interesting guest speakers, 

with whathappens in andaround our community, both professionally and 

personally. 

I’mproud thatRotarysupportscommunityeventsbyoffering volunteers; i.e. 

Children’s Day, Glow in the Park,toname acouple. We also raise money and 

donate to manygroupsinour community, and offer donations forschool 

awards.Our RotaryClub has abig focusonreading and donatesbooks to the 

MaternityWard-Books forBabes -and also donatesbooks to schools to give 

to each new entrantwhen they startschool. Rotaryclubsare also apartof 

RotaryInternational who support bigger projects like the EndPolio campaign. 

Without volunteers,some of these things wouldn’t run. 

When I’masked whyIlike to go to Rotary, Ilike to answer with“whereelse can 

Igofor agood conversation, good meal,aglass of wine and still be home in 

bed by 8pm? 

Karla Wiggins 

Ijoined the RotaryClub June 1st 1989, so have been amember for35years. 

Obviously I’ve been awareofRotaryand its activities in our communityfor a 

long time. In fact, manyyears ago my Grandfather wasamemberofthis club. 

Theclubmeets weekly whichisn’t the bind youmay think as youcan choose 

howregularly youcan attend.Time wisewemeet socially from 5:30ish, with 

dinner,abrief meeting,then guest speaker and we’renormally finished by 

7:30pm. Ourweekly meetings arevaried and interesting. 

Ourmajor fundraiser is our well knownBookarama, which commences 

Monday 23rdSeptember,onceagain in the AshburtonSports Hall.Sonow is 

the time to clean out those old books foragood cause. 

On the worldstage,RotaryInternational partner with the GatesFoundation 

to raise millions of dollarsinanattempt to eradicate Polio. Atruly fantastic 

project. 

So whyjoin aRotaryClub? To me,it’senjoying the social contactwithpeople 

youwouldn’t normally come in contactwithinyour everyday activities.That 

is enhanced by working with theteam on the various projects during the year 

thatbenefit our community as awhole. 

So would Iencourage aperson to join Rotary? YesIwould! .Giveitago! 

We meet everyTuesdayatthe RSA. 

Tony Todd 

Our mission 

We provide servicetoothers, promoteintegrity,and advanceworld 

understanding,goodwill,and peacethrough our fellowship of 

business,professional,and communityleaders. 

Visionstatement 

Together,wesee aworld wherepeople uniteand take action to 

create lasting change —acrossthe globe,inour communities, 

and in ourselves. 

Formoreinformation on joiningour Club,and ourcommunityprojects, 

please contactDavid Mead 027 471 6661 or John Driscoll 027 5383816 

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The winning continuesatcadet unit 



The trophy cabinet on the wall 

at the AshburtonCadet Unit 

might need to be enlarged if 

members keep up their 

winning streak. 

New Zealand Cadet Force 

area support officer squadron 

leader Mark Morris attendeda 

unit night recently to officially 

present three trophies and 

eight individual shooting 

coins. 

Unit commander major 

Cezarne Rodgers said it felt 

good to win the trophies and 

competitions, mostly because 

it showed processes and 

training at the army cadet unit 

worked. 

2540896 

❛It takes everyone 

doing their part to 

succeed. This is why 

the winning 

continues.❜ 

—Major Cezarne Rodgers 

‘‘We are ateam from the 

newest cadet up to the unit 

commander. It takes everyone 

doing their part to succeed. 

This is why the winning 

continues,’’Rodgers said. 

The three trophies 

presented were the Gunson 

Cup, the Victory Shield, and Te 

Rangatahi trophy. 

An Ashburton team 

comprising of staff sergeant 

Brodyn Gabites,warrant 

officer class Liam Collett, staff 

sergeant Ashleigh Clarke, 

corporal Gideon Kuipers, 

corporal Michael Wills and 

sergeant William Brown won 

the Gunson Cup. In November 

lastyear they competed in the 

Gunson Cup event in 

Ashburton,then had their 

New name for 

hospice base 

Hospice Mid Canterbury manager 

Nicole Williams and Peak Design & 

Signs representative Bruce Addis 

(pictured) are pleased with new 

signage for the hospice 

headquarters on Havelock St. 

The sign has the building’s new 

name on it Kōwhai House. 

Williams said the headquarters 

had traditionallybeen referred to 

as ‘‘the base’’. 

She said staff and board members 

felt it was time to chooseaname 

reflecting theorganisation’s core 

purpose. Kōwhai Housewas chosen 

becausethe kōwhai flower is the 

nationally recognised symbol of 

hospice. 

Historically the kōwhai flower 

andbark is used in Māori medicine 

for healing. 

‘‘This name communicates more 

clearly our purpose in providing a 

caring, welcoming environment for 

people facing lifelimiting illness 

andbereavement. It is from Kōwhai 

House, that we extend free support 

to enhance the quality of life for 

locals on their endoflife journey,’’ 

Williams said. 

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The unit has now been 

awarded the Gunson Cup seven 

times since 2009. 

The unit was awarded the 

Victory Shield for being the top 

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REWARD:The Te Rangatahi trophy is presented to Ashburton Cadet Unit staff 

sergeant Brodyn Gabites (left) by New Zealand Cadet Force area support officer 

squadron leader Mark Morris. Above Members of the Ashburton Cadet Unit 

received silver coins for achieving second place in the New Zealand Cadet Forces 

Ffennell postal shooting competition. 

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being the most efficient army 

cadet unit in New Zealand, was 

presented at the evening, 

following the unit winning it 

for the sixth time since 1996 

last year. To win the trophy, the 

unit had to undergo an 

inspection and the complete a 

series of challenges. 

The shooting coins were 

presented to eight cadets. They 

weresilver coins for having 

achieved second placings in 

the Ffennell postal shooting 

Vote for Aorangi 

competition. The competition 

is open to every New Zealand 

cadet unit across the army, 

navy and air. 

Members of the team were 

sergeant William Brown, staff 

sergeant Ashleigh Clarke, 

sergeant Wessel Blignault, 

staff sergeant May Penjueli, 

sergeant Sebastian van 

Rooyen, corporal Michael 

Wills and former members 

corporal Jack Robinson and 

corporal Gideon Kuipers. 

Aiming high 

From Page 1 

Edward White, George Lash, and Henry 

Pottinger all live on farms. They have been 

able to share knowledge that could be 

covered in the AgriKidsNZ grand final from 

their respective fields, ranging across dairy, 

sheep, crop and beef. 

The other two primary school teams 

representing Aorangi are The Waihi Bulls of 

Henry Phillips, Arthur Redfern and Jack 

France from Waihi School, and Milking 

Manics of Greer Neal, Olivia Strachen and 

Leah Wilson from Duntroon Primary School. 

The three teams are part of astrong 

representation from Aorangi. Alongside 

Gareth McKerchar competing in the New 

Zealand Young Farmer of the Year, in the 

Junior Young Farmers competition 

teenagers James Clark and Jack Foster, of 

Mount Hutt College, and Ella Hole and 

Shelby Henson of Geraldine High School. 

Edward, George and Henry are grateful for 

the community support they have received in 

the lead up to tomorrow’s grand final. 

It has included help from parents, 

sponsors, school teacherincharge Debbie 

Boon, and their school peers. 

They have also been doing community 

work to gain points for Aorangi team in the 

FMG Region Off competition by making 

meals for asick family, ran an agri day at 

school to collect cans of food for the 

foodbank, tree planting, firewood, and 

helped with break fencing on afarm. 

Longbeach School has astrong history of 

competing for the event. 

Vote for Aorangi in the FMG Region Off online 

competition andgointhe draw to win a$500 

Prezzy card. Thecompetition,being run in 

conjunction with the FMG YoungFarmers 

grandfinal, will benefit all Aorangi contestants, 

if they win. It will see $5000 towards the IHC 

Calf &Rural Scheme, $1000 to the senior 

contestant, $1000 to be split among the junior 

contestants and$1000 to be split amongthe 

AgriKidsNZ. Votingatfmg.co.nz/campaigns/ 

regionoff/aorangi closes at 5pm on July 13.


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13 

Social connections key at rural event 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Social connections, up to date 

learnings, and instore discounts 

were being snapped up at 

Ruralco last week. 

Times may be tough, but the 

Ruralco Ashburton instore days 

on July 4and 5still drew a 

crowd. 

It was the place to be for 

Ruralco members, merchants 

and industry representatives. It 

even saw avisit from Prime 

Minister Christopher Luxon, 

alongside Rangitata MP James 

Meager, Federated Farmers 

president Wayne Langford and 

Environment Canterbury 

councillor Ian Mackenzie. 

Ruralco chair Sir David 

Carter said the prime minister’s 

visit was achance to meet amix 

of people and to understand 

how important the coop was to 

Mid Canterbury. 

‘‘It’s the opportunity for us to 

introduce him to the members, 

and the members have the 

discretion to raise with him the 

issues they want,’’ Carter said. 

Luxon, who had just over a 

one hour timeslot at the event, 

was keen to connect with 

grassroots farmers, merchants 

and businesses. 

Ruralco chief executive Tony 

Aitken said there was no better 

opportunity than aRuralco 

instore day to do this. 

Immigration settings and 

NEW FEATURE: Ruralco group chief executive officer Tony Aitken 

(left) with chair Sir David Carter by the support hub at this year’s 

Ruralco Instore Days. 

their effects on businesses, as 

well as compliance costs were 

key issues in the rural 

community, he said. 

‘‘I think it’s really good that 

the prime minister wants to 

listen, to hear from the people 

in Mid Canterbury and it’s really 

cool that we get to be the 

conduit that makes it happen.’’ 

Carter said it was acredit to 

the coop that in abusy day the 

prime minister wanted to come 

to visit the instore days. 

‘‘It’s aperfect opportunity for 

him to meet as many grassroot 

members and suppliers as he 

can, in arelatively short amount 

of time,’’ Carter said, including 

agood mix of operations and 

farm diversity. 

These members and suppliers 

were adiverse mix, including 

arable, dairy, sheep and beef 

MEET AND GREET: Ruralco 

board chair Sir David Carter 

(left) and group chief executive 

officer Tony Aitken guide prime 

minister Christopher Luxon 

through merchant stalls. 

farmers, generational farmers, 

farmers from operations of 

different size and scope, and 

key merchants. 

There was asupport hub on 

site, the Ruralco hub. It was a 

new feature this year and 

offered aplace for people to get 

up to date information on the 

agricultural industry. 

Aitken said the instore days, 

similar to amini field days in 

downtown Ashburton, were a 

community event that saw 

members make social 

connections each year. 

‘‘It’s acommunity thing we are 

doing right,’’ he said. 

He said members will go to 

the likes of Methven or Rakaia 

to support their local store, 

buying supplies. 

‘‘Then down they come (to 

Ashburton) for the social side of 

it,’’ Carter added. 

Carter said it was pleasantly 

surprising how ‘‘buoyant’’ the 

three stores had been on the 

instore days. Members had been 

keen to support their local store 

and catch up with their peers. 

‘‘Ashburton is clearly very 

busy, Rakaia was busy, Methven 

was busy. And we have got to 

acknowledge it is atough 

farming economy out there, so 

we are very pleased with the 

response. 

‘‘It’s looking very positive.’’ 

He said it was about loyalty to 

the coop. 

‘‘There’s no other coop that 

I’m involved in where members 

are as loyal as they are to 

Ruralco. We just don’t take that 

loyalty for granted, we can’t, but 

it’s unique to Ruralco.’’ 

‘‘Our job is to stay competitive 

and stay in the market with 

them,’’ he said. 

The cooperative first formed 

in 1963 and today has members 

with account numbers passed 

down generations. 

This year is the 30th annual 

instore days event. 

More on the prime minister, 

see page 20. 

Sharingkai and conversation for Matariki 



He Waka Tapu staff and clients celebrated 

Matariki last weekend at the 

organisation’s rooms on Tancred St, with a 

smorgasbord of food, activities for 

children and achance to connect with 

others. 

Family harm practitioner Leo Sooialo 

said it was an opportunity to come 

together. ‘‘We put on the lunch to help our 

community and to help people feel 

included,’’ he said. 

Anita Hanara said sharing time with 

others was agreat way to celebrate the 

Māori New Year. ‘‘Our time together is 

helping us to build each other and talk,’’ 

she said. 

He Waka Tapu uses tikanga Māori to 

help people identify what they want out of 

life. 

TOGETHER: Among those enjoying the He Waka Tapu Matariki lunch is Anita Hanara (second from left). Right serving up the 

lunch are staff members Gena Tomlinson (left) and Leo Sooialo. 

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COUNCIL BRIEF 

2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton |POBox 94, Ashburton, NewZealand 7740 | Telephone (03) 3077700 |Website ashburtondc.govt.nz 

Thursday,11July 2024 | ISSUE 187 

NewFairtonpipe setfor hookup 

Twoshort watershutdowns are 

planned forthe Fairton supply 

on 12 July and17July to allow 

contractors to connectFairton to 

the main Ashburton town water 

supply. 

The borethatsupplies Fairton townshipis 

being retired and anew pipeline hasbeen 

installed from Ashburton along Company 

Road to Fairton. 

Therewill be no waterinthe Fairton 

network on Friday 12 July between 10am 

and 2pm,and again on Wednesday 17 July 

between 10am and 2pm. 

People areencouraged to storewater for 

drinking, or havebuckets of waterthat 

can be used to flush toilets during the 

shutdowns.Awatertanker will be also 

parked outside Fairton Schoolfor the 

community to access waterifneeded. 

Infrastructureand Open Spaces Group 

Manager Neil McCann said the shutdowns 

had beenplannedfor the schoolholidays 

so theschool would notbeaffected. 

“We’vesplit the shutdowns over twodays 

so thatthe period without waterisjust 

four hours, and our contractors will be 

working as quickly as theycan to do the 

work. 

“Waterwon’t be available during the 

shutdown periods, and residentsshould 

storewhattheyneed fordrinking or other 

uses,likeflushing of toilets.” 

The$470,000 projecttoinstall thenew 

2.5km pipeline is on track to be completed 

by the end of August. It has involved laying 

180mm diameterpolyethylene pipealong 

road sides to the existing Fairton water 

CE -HamishRiach 

Waterworks gather momentum 

It’sgood to see the newFairton 

waterpipeline projecttracking to 

asuccessful conclusion andthe 

township connectedtothe main 

Ashburton watersupply in the 

next fewweeks. 

The well on Fairfield Road will be 

retired and the severalhundred people 

wholiveinFairton will have their 

potable waterdelivered from deep 

boresinAshburton,now connected via 

anew pipeline. 

As well as delivering waterofahigher 

quality,this projecthas some good 

financial wins. The originalestimated 

pricefor the work was$975,000but 

it has beencarried out forabout 

$470,000, thankstoacompetitive 

tendering process. 

The newconnection meansthata 

planned upgrade of the Fairtonwater 

treatment plant to makeitcompliant 

with newnational drinkingwater 

treatment plant,where boosterpumps 

will deliveritintothe Fairton pipelines. 

Mr McCann said the pipeline hadbeen 

fully constructedand wascurrently at the 

commissioningstage. 

“We’re nowready to link the twowater 

networks and it’slikelythatFairtonand 

Ashburtonpeople will notice no difference 

standards will nownolonger be 

necessary. 

The combined savings will beused 

elsewhereinthe waterassets area, 

as other watertreatmentplants need 

upgradingtomeetthe newstandards, 

which requiremorestringent 

monitoring and real-time waterquality 

testing, as well as UV treatment. 

Another waterprojectthatisalso 

flowing successfully to completion is 

the newMount Somersmembrane 

watertreatment plant, which will be 

fullyoperational soon and endthe 

need forboil waternotices thatwere 

oftenissuedafterheavyrainevents. 

An official opening day,withtimefor 

the communitytovisit thenew facility, 

is planned for29August. 

It is the mostsignificant improvement 

on the Mount Somerswatersupply 

in20years and, withthe newextra 

storage reservoirs, will makethe supply 

moreresilient. 

in termsoflevelsofserviceonceFairton is 

connectedtothe town supply,” Mr McCann 

said. 

“Wewillberetaining the pressure pump 

systematFairtontoensurethe township 

gets the same pressureandflowthey’ve 

always had, and we’ll repurpose as 

much of the oldwatertreatmentplant as 

possible at other sites.” 

Resilience, 

in theform 

of asecond 

bridge 

over the Ashburton River, wasalsoa 

themefor the PrimeMinister’svisit to 

Ashburtonlastweek,when he pledged 

support onceagain forthe project–it 

isjustthe fundingthatneeds to be 

confirmed now. 

To that end, Council has applied 

to theGovernment’snew Regional 

InfrastructureFund, formoney to 

progress the second bridge,which is 

avital backstop should floodinginthe 

AshburtonRiver shutdownthe existing 

State Highway1bridge.Aswe’ve seen 

in floodingeventsofthe recent past, 

asecondconnection is crucialfor not 

only Ashburtonand Tinwald, butfor 

freightcarriersthattravelthe wholeof 

theSouth Island. 

Theprojectisready to roll, andwe’ll 

keep youupdatedonthe application’s 

progress. 

SHORT 

AND 

SWEET 

SEE THE STARS! 

The last of the Ashburton 

AstronomyClub's free Matariki 

publicviewingsatArgyle Park 

will be held this Saturday, 13 July. 

Weather permitting,the risingstar 

clusterwill be visible from 5.45am 

until 7am. 

DOG-GONE! 

July is dog registrationmonth and 

dog ownersare certainly on the ball, 

with about2500 dogs registeredso 

far. There areabout6855 known 

canines in the district, andthey 

needed to be registered by the end 

of July. 

SOLAR FARM WORK 

Stagetwo of the Lauriston solar 

farm cabling projectbegan this 

week,with newroadclosures and 

detoursatLauristontownship.This 

stageinvolves digging an open 

trench from Church Street and 

across Lauriston Barrhill Road all 

the waytothe electrical jointpit at 

Line Road intersection. Stagethree 

is due to beginon18July. 

NEW SPEED LIMIT 

The new60km/h speed limit for 

Methven (State Highway 77 north 

of Methven townshiptojustpast 

ŌpukeThermal Pools) goes live 

on Friday 19 July.Work to install 

the signs should result in minimal 

disruptiontoresidents and 

highway traffic. In the days leading 

up to when the newspeed limit 

applies,VMS (Variable Message 

Signs)onthe roadside will display 

the ‘go-live’date and Policewillbe 

in the area in the daysfollowing to 

remind driversofthe change. 

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Thursday,11July 2024 |ISSUE 187

Tenderscalled forsurplus buildings 

Council is calling fortendersfrom 

people, groupsorbusinesses 

interestedinbuying surplus 

relocatable buildings, including the 

former temporaryCouncil Chamber 

on Havelock Street. 

The temporarychamber,the Council staff 

tearoom and 10 garagesassociatedwith 

the old civic building at 5Baring Square 

Westare up fortender,along with three 

relocatable classrooms at theold Polytech 

on Cameron Street. 

At the same time, Council is lookingfor 

arealestate agent to sell the former 

three-storeycivic building and land, which 

consists of four separatetitles, with atotal 

land area of 5059squaremetres. 

Chief ExecutiveHamish Riachsaid 

Councillorshad approvedthe tender 

process to sell the relocatable buildings 

and adeadline sale process forthe 

former civic administration building and 

surrounding land. 

“The moneyraised will help offsetthe cost 

of building Te WhareWhakatere at Baring 

SquareEast.” 

Mr Riach said the tender processfor the 

surplus relocatable accessory buildings 

should encourageawide rangeofinterest. 

“The successful tendererswillultimately 

be decided by Councillors, so thatmeans 

acommunity group hoping to useone of 

the buildings foragood cause will haveas 

much opportunity as abusinesswanting 

it foracommercial purpose. Both will 

be able to makeacase forwhy their bid 

shouldbeselected. 

“Council will then reviewthe offersmade 

and makeadecision.” 

Tendererscan submit atender forone or 

morebuildings, and successful tenderers 

will enter intoanagreement with Council, 

setting out the terms of the purchase 

and removal. The tender document 

asks if the buildings will be purchased 

forcommercial, personal or community 

use, and to outline howthe proposed use 

benefitsthe community. 

The tender documentsfor the relocatable 

buildings areonCouncil’swebsite, with a 

closing deadline of 12pm on 23 August. It 

Threshold increases forratesrebates 

Low-income households are 

being encouraged to apply fora 

ratesrebate after increases to the 

qualifying threshold came into 

effectatthe start of July. 

The RatesRebate Scheme is run by 

Government and applications are 

processed by Ashburton DistrictCouncil 

staff.From1July,the maximum rebate 

increased from $750 to $790 andthe 

income abatement threshold rose from 

$30,100 to $31,510. 

Council’sBusiness Support Group 

Manager Leanne Macdonald said 

the changes would help low-income 

homeowners, including superannuitants 

and those on supported living benefits. 

“The levelofratesrefund willalso depend 

1 

2 

is hoped thatall the buildings and land will 

be sold by the end of the year. 

Real estate agencies interestedinselling 

the former administration building and 

land need to go to Council’stender portal 

to access the requestfor proposal (RFP) 

documentation. Agencies willneed 

to provide relevant information and 

experienceby7August, and asuccessful 

agencywill then be selectedfollowing the 

tender evaluation process. 

The propertywould ideally be on the 

market by mid-September withadeadline 

sale end date in November. 

Other details of the surplus relocatable 

buildings: 

1. The former temporaryCouncil 

chambersand civil defenceoffice was 

on whether thereare dependants living 

in the household, so if you’re notsureif 

youqualify,please getintouch withour 

Customer Services team.” 

In the2023-24 financial year,Council 

processed 1023 residential rate rebates 

to the value of $678,692.12, aswell as 76 

retirement villagerebatesof$51,199.42. 

Homeownershavetoapply each year. 

MrsMacdonald said people having 

difficultypaying their rateswerestrongly 

encouraged to talk to Council beforeit 

became aproblem. “Staffare morethan 

happytohelp ratepayers enterintoan 

agreed payment plan to spreadthe cost of 

their ratesoverthe year." 

Thereisaratespostponement scheme for 

homeowners65and over, givingthem the 

option of postponing payment fortheir 

3 

4 

built by Des Millar Construction in 2018 

and is 208 squaremetres. Chattels 

include heat pumps, floor coverings, 

blindsand awaterheater. 

2. The 10 garagesare able to be relocated 

in pairsand haveatotal area of 282 

squaremetres. 

3. The former staff tearoom is 104 square 

metres and includes heat pumps,a 

ceramic cook top, oven, hotwater 

cylinder,steriliser,floor coverings, 

blinds, aboiling waterunit and 

extractorfan. 

4. The three prefabs at 258 Cameron 

Street,onthe old Polytech site)are 

approximately 352 squaremetres 

collectively,and include acovered 

connecting walkway. 

estate to take care of. 

Ratesremission is also possible forsome 

not-for-profit or sportsorganisations. 

Ratepayers who ownone or more 

properties withashared boundaryand 

use them jointly as asingle unit may also 

be able to apply fortheir ratestohave 

“contiguous”status. Common examples 

include ahouse withalarge garden, or 

farming land all used forthe same farm. 

On acontiguous property, Council will 

apply the sameratesthatwouldhave 

applied if theyhad been ratedasasingle 

unit.For example, the UniformAnnual 

General Charge would only be charged 

onceonthe main rating unit. 

Information and applicationsforms are 

available on Council’swebsite. 

COUNCILMEETINGS 

Meetings areatHine Paaka(Council 

Chambers), 2Baring SquareEast, 

unless specified. 

Meeting agendas areonline at 

ashburtondc.govt.nz/council/ 

agendas-and-minutes 

Ashburton WaterZone Committee, 

Tuesday 23 July,1pm (live-streamed) 

Methven Community Board, Monday 29 

July,9am, Mt HuttMemorial Hall 

CouncilActivityBriefings, Wednesday 

31 July,9.30am 

Audit &Risk Committee, Wednesday 31 

July,1pm (live-streamed) 

WORKSNOTICES 

Walnut Avenue -Kerb and channel 

renewalfromOak Grove to WestStreet. 

Traffic should notbeaffected,but watch 

fortemporarychanges. 

GraceIreland Drive, Methven -Closed 

forsubdivision developmentuntil 31 

August. 

Full closuredetails on our website 


BURTY CHALLENGE 

Lookingfor something to do with the 

kids during the school holidays?Havea 

go at our mid-winter Burty Challenge. 

Grab achallenge card from any Council 

facilityand do the tasks -you canearn a 

free swim at EA NetworksCentreand go 

intothe draw to win aprize! 

ROAD CLOSURE 

William Street,between BurnettStreet 

andTancredStreet, will be closed 

from Monday 22 July to Friday 25 July, 

forwork associatedwith wastewater 

renewals. 

Detourswill be in placebut access for 

residents remains. 

FREEICESCRAPERS 

Need oneofthese?Pickupafreeice 

scraper from our Customer Services team 

so your windscreen canbefrost-free! 

COUNCIL OFFICE 

2Baring SquareEast 

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

Thursday 9am-5pm 

ASHBURTONLIBRARY 

2Baring SquareEast, Ashburton 7700 

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

Sat&Sun 10am-4pm 

EA NETWORKSCENTRE 

20 River Terrace 

Mon -Fri 6am-9pm (pools 7pm, gym8pm) 

Sat&Sun 7am-7pm (pools 5pm, gym6pm) 

ASHBURTON ART 

GALLERY &MUSEUM 

327 West Street 

10am-4pm daily (late night Wed) 

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NEWS 



Perfecttiming for reroofing works 

TONI.WILLIAMS 


Weather tightening and 

reroofing of the Lauriston 

Soldiers Memorial Hall have 

come at the right time. 

It’s been reroofed at acost of 

$57,000 under urgency. 

Hall Society treasurer Beth 

Begg said members of the 

community and businesses had 

come to the rescue of the nearly 

century old hall, donating 

$29,000 in time for winter in a 

buy asheet of iron fundraiser. 

It was $200 asheet with gold 

and platinum level 

sponsorships. 

‘‘We became quite desperate 

to get it covered before winter,’’ 

Beth said. 

‘‘We ran abuy asheet of iron 

fundraiser which to date has 

received 38 donations 

(totalling) in excess of $25,000. 

Several local companies had 

made donations of $2000 each,’’ 

she said. 

The hall,onColeridge St, 

Lauriston, was built for £650 in 

1929 as amemorial to World 

War Isoldiers from Lauriston. 

It has alarge main space with 

wooden floor, stage and green 

room, supper room and kitchen 

and toilet facilities. 

Amemorial stone inset in the 

building commemorates those 

from the district who died in 

that war, including Begg’s great 

greatuncle WLemon. Others 

were WCapley, DFarley, CI 

Goodwin, JKerr, JMaidens, C 

Newlove and GWaddell. It also 

commemorates THawkins and 

RPayne who died in World War 

II. 

Awing addition, which 

became the toilet facilities, was 

added in 1958. 

MANY THANKS: Lauriston Hall Society committeemembers (from 

left) Annette Maw and Beth Begg grateful for community support 

to help reroof the soldiers memorial hall. Inset: The soldiers 

memorial stone. 

‘‘It’s never been reroofed. It’s 

the first time in 95 years,’’ Begg 

said. 

‘‘It’s slow deterioration, but 

then it just started letting water 

through (last season) because it 

was such awet season we 

noticed puddles regularly.’’ 

Society secretaryAnnette 

Maw said the roof fundingwas 

‘‘just about covered’’, but other 

work was needed. 

‘‘The next thing we need to 

start thinking about is the 

toilets,’’ she said. 

The society members 

welcome any community 

donations to help fund further 

work. 

Over the years the hall has 

been used by many community 

groups. 

It has been meeting place for 

Country Women’s Institute, 

FederatedFarmers,Young 

Farmers’ Club and the Barrhill 

Chertsey Irrigation Company. 

It has astage, and has seen 

many dances and concerts 

under its roof. 

It was wellused by the 

Lauriston Drama Club in the 

1940s and 1950s. More recently 

Lauriston Cricket Club has 

been using the facilities when 

matches are played on the 

grounds across the road, and 

education classes are held 

there by Lauriston School, 

which does not have aschool 

The large hall, with stage, is 

well used. 

Acommunity meeting space. 

hall. 

‘‘It’s place where the 

community can meet,’’ Maw 

said. Maw said the society, with 

its fivestrong committee, had 

run quizco evenings and movie 

nights in the past intending to 

raise money for toilet upgrades. 

Those funds had been put 

towards the roof. 

Bollard blunder:residents accept apology 

BYJONATHAN LEASK 


HakatereHuts residents have 

begrudgingly accepted an 

apology from the district council 

in the hopes of reaching a 

solution in their battle over 

bollards. 

Anger erupted in the small 

community when the district 

council closed the Upper 

Hakatere Reserve to camping 

and installed bollards to block 

vehicle access last year in 

February. 

Chief executive Hamish Riach 

has apologised, accepting a 

report to the district council 

“contained amisstatement” 

about an apparent compromise 

being reached with residents. 

Aworking group, made up of 

representatives from the district 

council and residents, had not 

reached “a consensus point of 

view” to move the bollardsto 

improve picnic area access, 

while continuing the camping 

ban, Riach said. 

This had been incorrectly 

suggested in arecommendation 

adopted by the district council 

last week. 

The working group will now 

meet again to negotiate a 

solution, which would be relayed 

to councillors at ameeting in 

August, Riach said. 

Working group Hakatere 

community representatives Gary 

Clancy, TJ Jonker, and Sheryl 

Hendriksen said the debacle 

had rocked their confidence in 

the process. 

“The whole thing has raised 

questions about the integrity of 

what goes on within council,” 

Clancy said. 

“We are expectingdemocracy 

to prevail here.” 

Yonkers said he accepted the 

apology but hoped they “find out 

where this all went wrong”. 

He was bemused by the fact 

that two of the councillors on the 

working group Tony Todd and 

Richard Wilson were at the 

meeting and didn’t question the 

report's accuracybefore voting. 

That decision will now be 

rescinded ahead of the working 

group working on an agreed 

recommendation to take back to 

the district council, something it 

hasn’tfound yet after two 

meetings. 

The working group was 

created after residents 

presented apetition to the 

district council in April, asking 

for the bollards to be removed 

and the campground be 

reinstated. 

The Hakatere representatives 

on the working group believe 

they were “never mandated to 

negotiate acompromise” from 

the petition's request. 

With the district council 

appearing adamant that 

camping will not be reinstated, 

and based on the detail around 

the bollards in the erroneous 

report, therepresentatives feel 

another community meeting will 

be required to gauge what level 

of concession, if any, is deemed 

acceptable. 

“There can’t be acompromise 

negation from us until we have 

the mandate from our people to 

do that,” Clancy said. 

“When the council comes up 

with aproposal we would expect 

reasonable opportunity to 

consult the community.” 

The bollards, which Clancy 

called “a bloody blight on the 

BEMUSED: Hakatere Huts 

residents (from left) TJ Jonker, 

Fritha Tagg,Gary Clancy, and 

Sheryl Hendriksen discuss the 

district council’s report that 

incorrectly stated aworking 

group had reached a 

recommended position on the 

bollards and camping ground at 

Upper Hakatere Reserve. 

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR 

landscape”, look to be at the crux 

of any negotiated solution. 

“The majority of us feel the 

bollards are not giving us access 

to utilise our reserve,” 

Hendriksen said. 

The report to the district 

council also included aletter 

from residents Carol Stewart 

and Tracey Tubman that 

suggested some residents 

supported the continued 

exclusion of camping at the 

reserve. 

They felt the “million dollar 

views” of the site are better 

shared with daytime picnickers 

than “campers that disrespect 

the area”. 

The letter also suggested some 

residents may have felt 

pressured to sign the petition 

and requested one of them be 

invited to any future working 

group meetings so their views 

are represented. 

“At this stage, there is no 

intention to review membership 

of the working group,” Riach 

said 

LDRislocal body journalism cofunded 

by RNZ and NZ On Air.


RURAL LIFE 



Combat veteran’s rural advice 

BY TIM CRONSHAW 

Acombat veteran sent to four tours offrontlinebattle 

in Afghanistan has told dairy 

farmerstoshrug off their tough guy image 

and take up meditation. 

Australian author Dr Dan Pronk served 

on more than 100 combat missions as an 

army special operations doctor after 

passing SAS selection and hit the wall when 

he retired from service. 

He talked to 400 farmers about stress and 

ways to build resilience including 

meditation and ‘‘combat breathing’’ asa 

top speaker at the recent South Island Dairy 

Event conference at Lincoln University. 

‘‘The eyes that are on this industry and 

the pictures they create are abnormal. You 

don’t get the average accountant going to 

work to have some muppet in acow suit 

yelling at them. This all adds to the stress 

because there is asocial lens your industry 

gets viewed through and you’re out there 

just trying to do your best to maintain 

profitability and feed yourfamily.’’ 

As afrontline doctor, some of the 

casualties he treated included fellow SAS 

soldiers, commandos, local civilians, and 

the enemy. 

Pronk ended up with posttraumatic 

stress disorder (PTSD) after leaving the 

armed forces in 2014 when losing close 

mates and being exposed to violence and 

the realities of frontline battle came to rest. 

Being unable to save his friendsintheir 

final moments haunted him. 

Reintegrating into civilian life was its 

own battle as he took to the bottle and 

leaned on sleeping pills. 

His anger was at a‘‘hair trigger’’, he was 

in astate of high anxiety and strugglingto 

cope with bad dreams, flashbacks and just 

be able to feel again. 

He was feeling worse than ever even 

though on paper he was safer and earning 

more money than before he clocked out. 

Pronk said he had to work out the 

resilient factors he lost after discharging 

from the army and rebalance the scales for 

his mental health to keep functioning. 

Hesaid dairy farmers also had to develop 

resilience as they were in a‘‘uniquely’’ high 

stress environment. 

‘‘It was completely normal as adoctor 

with those units to be responding to friends 

of mine who had been shot or blown up on 

the battlefield. 

‘‘What this talks to is the human ability to 

adapt to high stress environments. You 

❛The eyes that are on this 

industry and the pictures they 

create are abnormal.❜ 

—DrDan Pronk 

spend long periods of time in highstress 

environments and your body adjusts and 

adapts to that. It normalises and becomes 

your new normal and when we look at 

everyone in this room the dairy farming 

industry is asuper highstress environment. 

If you spend long periods of time immersed 

in that environment you normalise that 

stress and it was no different for us in the 

military. 

‘‘But this comes at acost.’’ 

The cost was the body had to upregulate 

its chronic response stress system and 

higher levels of hormones such as cortisol 

ramped people up, but activated too long 

and it burned them out, he said. 

Pronk said there were key ways to down 

regulate the body’sstress response system 

and build resistance. 

He developed mechanisms such as 

practising meditation and mindfulness to 

control his thought patterns and others to 

wind down his body's stress response. 

PTSD BATTLE: Australian army special 

operations doctor Dan Pronk advises Kiwi 

farmers to do something about their 

mental health. 

PHOTO TIM CRONSHAW 

‘‘I get the impression from my interaction 

with the farming industry is that it’s similar 

culturally to the military in its response a 

very stoic mindset, keep your chin up and 

oftenthese cultures are very dismissive, but 

this is highly relevant. 

‘‘And if there is one thing you should take 

away from today’s presentation is that all of 

you should be practising some sort of 

mindfulness and meditation to be able to 

wind down your chronic stress response.’’ 

As little as 10 to 12 minutes started to have 

positive effect from two weeks. Apps 

guiding boxbreathing techniques in four 

second intervals called combat breathing 

in the miliary helped people to wind down 

stress. 

Pronk said alcohol was often wrongly 

used as acoping strategy but only helped 

people sleep for three to five hours and was 

no substitute forgood sleep, diet and 

exercise. 

The simple act of being grateful and 

focusing on positives had benefits. 

Socialinteraction to build resilience is 

also important. 

~ Central Rural Life 

Winterfeed option acomfortable fit 

BYMARY RALSTON 

It’s midwinter and farmers are well into 

the daily routine of shifting breaks. 

Kale and fodder beet havebecome the 

staples of winter feeding of dairycows – 

but some farmers are looking at other 

options. 

Bale grazing –winteringdairy stock on 

permanent pasture with plenty of hay –is 

catching on. Bales are placed in agrid 

pattern in the paddock; cows are given 

three days’ worth of rations in one break. 

Paddocks are taken out of the grazing 

rotation in March and the ones grazed first 

can be back to full pasturecover by 

September. This is abig advantage of the 

bale grazing system: paddocks are 

available for grazing for alot moreofthe 

year than is the case with annual crops. 

Grass and hay are amorenatural diet 

for cows, and even though the feed is lower 

in protein,weight gains are similar to 

those of cattle grazed on kale. Bale grazed 

cowsspend more time lying down and 

ruminating,and they stay warmer and 

drier. Most of the cows calve on the hay 

litter. 

There’s less soil damage and pugging 

than with annual crops. And there’s lower 

rates of nitrogen leaching because there’s 

less nitrogen excreted in urine (duetothe 

lower nitrogen content of the diet), and 

partly because of the grass cover. 

Hororata dairy farmersDeane Parker 

CONTENTED: Cows on Deane Parker and Melissa Scarlett’s Hororata dairy farm. Bale 

grazing is aseen as agood alternative to winter grazing of annual crops. PHOTO MARY RALSTON 

and Melissa Scarletthosted abale grazing 

field day recently for the farmer network, 

QuorumSense, attendedbyover 70 

farmersand industry reps. 

Parker and Scarlettare using bale 

grazing for all their herd this winter. 

Parker said it’s agame changer. 

“It’s chalk and cheese –winter used to 

be the moststressful time of the year, now 

it’s the complete opposite,’’ Parker said. 

“The cows are content and comfortable, 

they haven’thad to use abunch of energy 

keeping warm. This has aflowon effect 

for animal health. 

“You can stay off the paddocks when it’s 

wet. Staff are not constantly under the 

pump. 

“Imagine awintering system that 

regeneratesthe soil, animals and people – 

that’s what bale grazing can do,” he said. 

IN BRIEF 

GENETIC GAIN 

DairyNZ, LIC and CRV are 

welcoming an Independent Working 

Group’s (IWG) final report 

supportingimprovements in New 

Zealand’s genetic gain system for 

the national dairy herd. The IWG 

was charged with evaluating the 

dairy sector’s genetic improvement 

progress. DairyNZ chair Jim van der 

Poel said the report was groundbreakingasitcaptured 

in one place 

the reasons New Zealand has fallen 

behind international competitors, 

while clearly outlining away forward 

that can involve all sector players. 

Recommendations included 

strengtheningthe role and impact of 

the National Breeding Objective 

(NBO). 

BOARD MEMBER 

Heather McKayhas joined the 

board of Rural WomenNew 

Zealand as an associate member. 

She was astandout candidate for 

the new role designed to develop 

the next generation of members and 

leaders, national president Gill 

Naylor said. “She brings aunique 

combination of professional, not-forprofit 

and practical farm business 

capability to her work and 

leadership.‘‘ 

The one-year role is appointed, 

not elected by RWNZ members, 

and does not hold voting rights. 

However, McKay will play afull role 

in Board and Committeemeetings, 

helpingtoshape strategic planning 

and decision-makingfor the 

organisation. 

PORK REP 

Jason Palmer and Nigel Young 

have been elected to the NZPork 

board of directors. Palmer, acurrent 

director on the NZPork board,isa 

mid-Canterbury pig farmer with 

interests in dairy and forestry. 

Young has 40 years’ experience in 

the sectorinNew Zealand, the 

United Kingdom and Australia. He is 

general manager for PIC/Sunpork 

New Zealand. Palmerand Young 

were elected by farmers in the 

Region 3area,which covers the 

South Island. 

$1.7M INVESTMENT 

The New Zealand Meat Board 

(NZMB) announced a$1.7m 

fundingboost for two major red 

meat sector projects. Up to 

$700,000 is to go to the Informing 

New Zealand Beef genetics project 

(INZB) and up to $1 million for the 

Eliminating FacialEczema Impacts 

(EFEI) programme.Itfollows 

consultationwith sheep and beef 

farmers on the distribution of 

interest and dividends generated 

from the NZMB’s $79 million 

reserves fund towards industry 

good projects. NZMB chair Kate 

Aclandsaid the two projects will 

deliversignificant benefits to red 

meat producers. 

“This investment comes at a 

criticaltime for the sector, which is 

facing significant financial 

pressures.’’ 

SELFSERVICE APP 

Farmlands has launched online 

app, FarmlandsPRO, allowing 

customers to place, track and 

manage rural suppliesorders. Chief 

executive officer Tanya Houghton 

said farming doesn’t line up with 

normalbusiness hours and 

customers needed to be able to 

order rural supplies at atime that 

met their business needs. The app 

included everything from full order 

histories, through to existing 

contracts and farmer-specific 

discountedrural supplies prices, 

and reflected how farmers and 

growers were adapting the ways 

they did business.


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Dancers put best foot forward 

Feet havebeen tapping, 

pointing and kicking for four 

days at the Ashburton National 

and Highland Dancing 

championships at the 

Ashburton Event Centre. More 

than 240 highland, Irish and 

sailor hornpipe dancers from 

around New Zealand 

competed for sashes, trophies 

and national rankings over the 

weekend. About 20 members of 

the Julie Hawke School of 

Dance from Ashburton were 

among competitors. Two 

members achieved national 

rankings. Britney Moore won 

runneruptochampion with a 

second ranking in the 18 and 

over age group and Leah Maw 

won 9th ranking in the under 

18 age group. Committee 

member Bridget Prendergast 

said mid way through the 

competitions the event was 

going well and everyone was 

enjoying themselves. 

Above Junior winners prepare 

to dance the champion dance 

after receiving their trophies 

and sashes. Dancers from all 

over New Zealand competed at 

the National and Highland 

Dancing championshipsin 

Ashburton. PHOTOS DELLWYN MOYLAN 

Right Achieving national 

rankings in their age groups 

were Mid Canterbury’s Britney 

Moore (left) and Leah Maw. 

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PM visit:awhirlwind grassroots trip 

Prime minister Christopher 

Luxon poppedinto 

Ashburton College last 

weekduring awhirlwind 

three hour visit to 

Ashburton. 

He was welcomed to the 

school, swamped by 

excited students and had a 

behind closed doors meet 

with senior students in A 

Block, the college’s oldest 

school block, before 

heading to Ruralco’s 

instore days event. 

At Ruralco he mingledwith 

grassroots community 

members including 

farmers, sales and industry 

representatives,and 

businesses. 

Then he addressed the 

gathering media to talk 

about local issues such as 

the election promise of a 

second Ashburton River 

bridge, then domestic and 

international events before 

being whisked away to 

further visits in South 

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Historic tea kiosk at heart of raceway 

SUSAN.SANDYS 


The Harness Racing Museum at the 

Ashburton Raceway has become more 

unique than ever. 

It has become the only museum solely 

dedicated to harness racing in the 

country, following the NewZealand 

Trotting Hall of Fame closing down at 

Alexandra Park in Auckland recently. 

Curating the museum has been a 

labour of love for Edith Paterson, who 

took over as volunteer caretaker role 

from her late husband Ron, who passed 

away in 2021. 

‘‘This was his pride and joy,’’ Edith 

said. 

The museum is in the raceway’s 

historic Tea Kiosk, which is almost as 

unique as the museum itself. 

Tea kiosks were traditionally 

constructed at racecourses as aplace for 

ladies to gather, away from the throngs of 

raucous betting and drinking men. 

But many have been demolished; 

Ashburton’s remains one of only avery 

few still in use in New Zealand today. 

Some of the memorabilia displayed is 

as old as the building, constructed in 

1915. 

There are photos, drivers’ colours, 

trophies, medals, books and newspaper 

cuttings spanning the racing history of 

Mid Canterbury and the wider South 

Island. 

‘‘The families donate them, they don’t 

seem to have space. So here is 

somewhere for them to go,’’ Edith said. 

The kiosk is open on trial and race 

days, for people to view the museum and 

have some wellpricedfood and 

beverages from the kiosk kitchen and 

bar. The quaint wooden building also has 

the original ladies restrooms, complete 

with seating. 

One of Edith’s jobs most recently has 

been displaying racing colours around 

the top of the museumwalls. There are 

140 sets of colours worn by drivers from 

throughout New Zealand who have raced 

at the Ashburton raceway. 

The kiosk it is often used as avenue for 

functions. Recently Ashburton Pakeke 

Lions Club, which Ron was amember of, 

had its monthly meeting there. Today 

Edith is asocial member of the club. 

Edith said it was good to see the 

building used for this purpose, and to see 

many visiting on race and trial days, as it 

gave people the opportunity to view the 

museum. 

‘‘It’s open for everybody to get to know 

it as amuseum,’’ Edith said. 

‘‘It does get forgotten about, the little 

old tea kiosk, but it’s serving apurpose 

and that’s what we like.’’ 

Ashburton Raceway’s historic tea kiosk (pictured) is apopular meeting place. Above 

left Harness Racing Museum caretaker Edith Paterson (at left) has been hanging the 

colours of jockeys who have driven at the raceway at the museum. Above right 

Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club members prepare the museum space for dining. They 

are (from left) president Malcolm McCormick, Bob Crean, Dennis Bird, Robert 

Spencer, and social members Edith Paterson and Ina Divers. 

Long term planning finalised for district 

BY JONATHAN LEASK 


Ashburton's longterm plan with 

an 11.8 per cent average rate rise 

has been adopted by the district 

council. Ashburton mayor Neil 

Brown said it had been a 

“mammoth piece of work” over 

BUSINESS OWNERS 

18 months to compile the 10year 

planning document. 

The plan was adopted with 

unanimous support late last 

month and followed extensive 

consultation that resulted in 

changes to the plan, contrasting 

with suggestions councillors had 

already made their minds up, 

Brown said. “We have listened to 

the community.” 

Deputy mayor Liz McMillan 

said they considered everything 

the huge number of submissions 

put forward. “We now have a 

Long Term Plan to take us into 

the future.” 

It carries an 11.8 per cent 

average rate increase in the 

2024/25 year. It also locks in the 

introduction of kerbside green 

waste collection in 2026, a 

managed exit of stockwater 

services by June 2027, a$23.7 

million threecourt for EA 

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LETTER TO EDITOR 

Slam Dunk to the ADC !! Can you 

trust the CEO? Hamish Riach 

agreed FIVETIMES (I have all 

the emails) to installing 

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His last email on February 13 

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working with you to fairly assess 

the situation.”Sowhy has he 

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turn??? There are alot of angry 

people in the district. His final 

correspondence with the 

Ombudsman states “The 

Ashburton District Council does 

not think installing unattended 

noise monitoring equipment at 

my address would be 

appropriate in this case.” Not a 

man of his word then!! 

Christine Sanderson 


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Your correspondent is correct 

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CHRISTIAN COMMENT WAVES OF MEANING 

The cry of gullsand the taste of 

salt are evoked by asea 

painting on my wall. I 

accidentally bought it from an 

art and craft shop, after it 

transported me to the coastal 

Wellington of my childhood. 

The surging ocean swell breaks 

around rocks as asunlit gull 

glides above them. 

Idon’t find it easy to justify 

buying nonessentials for 

myself –soIgave it to my 

mother. 

When she died it came back 

to me. 

While to others it may be just 

apicture, it has significance 

and meaning for me. Isee more 

in it every time Ilook, and it 

also connects me with both the 

coast of my childhood and to my 

mother in her latter years. 

We humans aremeaningmakers. 

We attachmemories 

and hidden understandings to 

ordinarythings. It seems to be 

an attribute uniquetoour 

species. It is aface of our 

human spirituality. 

Many people describe 

themselves as “not religious”, 

yet haveanawarenessoflife’s 

profound moments and 

wondrous mystery. 

They have experienced awe, 

inner peace, aroha, awareness 

of interconnectedness with 

other people, connectedness 

with the past, with the whenua, 

with nature. 

Some people have taken a 

further step in spiritual 

awareness,and acknowledge 

the supernatural, including a 

higher power. 

When disaster is averted, 

they may declare “Someone 

was looking out for me!” 

This spirituality is based on 

an understanding that “there 

must be something behind 

this”. 

It is nurtured by our 

inclination to seek patterns, 

coincidences,synchronicity, 

similarities, and to attribute 

them to asentient being. 

Some people find the greatest 

meaningwhen they follow the 

path of centuries of people into 

aparticular faith. Religions 

have been described as “a 

specific belief system about 

God …expressed through a 

code of conduct, ethics, forms of 

worship, and rituals. 

Religion includes social, 

ethical, and ceremonial 

elementscombined with the 

belief in an unseen world and 

often adeity.” 

The structures of New 

Zealandsociety were largely 

based on Christian ethics, 

conduct and social attitudes. 

Like about athird of the 

world’s population, Iama 

Christian. 

Iseek to follow the example 

and teaching of Jesus Christ, 

who lived in the Middle East 

about 2000 years ago. But our 

faith is not adusty 

archaeological dig, nor abookbound 

list of rules and 

regulations. 

We have aliving God, who 

offers to dwell in us through the 

gift of the Holy Spirit. 

We have aGod who answers 

prayer with healing, hope and 

wholeness. We have aGod who 

offers real meaning to our lives. 

May you have the joy of 

discovering deep, lifegiving 

spirituality, and the God who 

utterly loves you. 

Rev Indrea Alexander 

Ashburton Anglican Vicar 

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The only photographs of Sister Constance Eveleen to have been discovered. With help from the Geraldine community, researcher Michael Earle hopes to find more. PHOTOS: Supplied 

BELOW: Stain glass windows in the chapel Sister Eveleen added to the retreat house. PHOTOS: Supplied 

Looking for Sister Eveleen 

In alettertothe editor this week,Michael Earle 

of Christchurch writes:“Greetings,Iam researching 

thelifeand family background of Sister (Constance) 

Eveleen Barklie, whosefamilysettled in Geraldine 

from Northern Irelandin1898. Herfather, Rev 

John Knox Barklie, previously vicar inMoira, 

County Down, was the Assistant Priest inSt 

Mary’s Anglican Church in Geraldineuntil 1910. 

He died in 1917 andisburiedinthe localcemetery 

with hiswife. 

“Born in1871 and the eldest oftheir five 

children, Eveleen became an Anglican Sister 

with the Community of the Sacred Name in 

Christchurch. Onher death in1939, Sister 

Eveleen bequeathed herhomeonScarborough 

Hill as an ecumenical retreat house to the 

Anglican DioceseofChristchurch, knownnow 

as the Sister Eveleen Retreat House. Little is 

known abouther,hence my interest in researching 

herstory forafuturepublication. 

Herbrother AlfredPercy Barkliewas asolicitor 

to theGeraldine BoroughCouncil andapartner 

in thetown’slegal firm of Smithson,Raymond 

and Barklie until hedied in1939. Her sister 

married Dr John ShawHayes,asurgeonfrom 

Temuka whoretired to hispropertyatKakahu 

untilhis deathin1910. Anothersistermarried 

GeorgeRaymond,abarrister andcrown prosecutor 

from Timaru.The youngest sister,Ethel Louisa 

Barklie, nevermarried anddiedin1961.” 

GNews didalittledigging and, indeed,could 

findnoimagesofSisterEveleen online.However, 

the Sister Eveleen Retreat House website and 

the28DaysLater.co.uk discussion forumreveal 

alittlemoreofher life.Eveleen hadbeen awellknownviolinist 

in England, studying musicin 

Rome andDublinbeforemovingtoNew Zealand 

with her family. She joined the Community of 

the Sacred Name but, around the time of her 

father’s death, wasdiagnosed with tuberculosis. 

Doctorsadvised hertoleave thecityinfavour 

of thecoast.Itwas acommonbeliefinthe 1900s 

that seaair wasthe best treatmentfor respiratory 

diseases. 

Afterreceiving herdiagnosis,Eveleen travelled 

to England toseek medical help inthe early 

1920s. She left convent life but resolved to 

continue her vocation. On her return toNew 

Zealand, shemoved into theScarborough Hill 

house, which was owned by her sister atthat 

time.Eveleen hadakeen interest in theretreat 

movement at the time because it was thought 

to refreshthe spirit. 

Thewhitewashed house, whichwas,and still 

is,accessedbyawindingpath, sits high above 

the coastal suburb of Sumner. The property, 

surroundedbyflowers,looksout over thecity, 

and onstormy nights, waves can be heard 

crashing on therocks below. Aftermovinginto 

thehouse,Eveleen addedasmallwood-panelled 

chapel andstained glasswindows to thebuilding. 

Once it wascompleted,she conductedretreats 

and Sunday School and held services for the 

localcommunity. 

Michaelwrites, “Ifany of your readersknew 

thefamilyortheir descendants, Iwould be most 

grateful if they couldsendmeany information 

or pictures to michaelearle88@gmail.com to 

help fill in thegapsfor apublication aboutthis 

little-knownyet significantGeraldine family.” 

FI MCCAFFERTY

WHĀRANGI 2|NGĀ PŪKŌRERO OTEWIKI KI RAUKĀPUKA |TAITE, 11 HŌNGONGOI 2024 

EDITORIAL 

The can-canisahigh-energy,physically 

demanding dancethat becameapopular 

music-hall danceinthe 1840s. ...The dance 

was considered scandalous, andfor awhile 

therewereattemptstosuppress it. Wikipedia 

Fihas asked me to writethe editorial this 

week.AsIwrite (Tuesday), Iamcelebrating 

the achievement of75successful sun 

orbits. It isn’t really that great an 

achievement; youjust sit on thisrockwe 

call planet Earth for long enough, and 

there you are. 

It has been an interesting 75 years.The 

1940s and 50s were the last Victorian era. 

Unless youwerebornaCatholic, as Iwas, 

in which case it felt like the end ofthe 

Middle Ages as our services were still 

conducted in Latin. 1950sBritain wasstill 

living in the aftermath of World War IIas 

children, we playedonbombsiteswith 

most of our games involving the killing 

of imaginary Germans. Coal and milk 

were still delivered off horse-drawn carts. 

Petrolrationingdidn’t end until May1950, 

food rationing continued until July 1954, 

and coal continued to be rationed until 

1958. How far we have come. 

On Friday, 19July, there isabsolutely 

no excusefor staying at home watching 

Netflix. In addition tothe offering atthe 

Geraldine Cinema, there isthe choice of 

live drama with Martine Baanvinger’s 

RedHeavens or the band Skin and Bone, 

which includes veterans of the music 

scene,MikeMaroney, who waspresident 

of the NewEdinburgh Folk Club foryears, 

and John Dodd, who once taught my 

daughter howtoplay guitar.Itisadifficult 

choice tomake. 

This Sunday at 3pm, Imyself will be 

enjoying MarkWalton’sfun interpretations 

of everything from Mozart to jazz, followed 

by some French flair from asectionofthe 

Timaru Brass Band -itisBastille Day, 

after all. They will play the famous cancan, 

knowntoposh people as Offenbach’s 

“Galop Infernal” from his operetta Orphée 

aux Enfers. 

Iamenjoying the bright skies of this 

South CanterburyJuly -makes up forthe 

cold starts. Blessings, HUGH 

Live notone’s life 

as though onehad 

athousand years, 

butliveeachday 

as thelast. 

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DOC’s Tim Exton. Free copies of the 2023 third edition of Practical Guide to Trapping will beavailable for workshop participants. PHOTO: Jan Finlayson 

Trapping workshop: learn to “place them right” 

People keen to learn the basics of pest animal 

trapping areinvited to afree17Julyworkshop. 

Theevent will includeanupdatefromEnvironment 

Canterburyonwallaby control, says organiser 

and Te Moana catchment care group member 

Tracey McKay. 

Department of Conservation easternSouth 

Island Predator Free ranger TimExton says the 

event, at Pleasant Valley Hall, is “for budding 

trappers and existing trappers.” He says pest 

control is importantincatchment care,linked 

with vegetation restorationthathelps regulate 

waterand supportsnativeanimals. 

Timsays, “The plants arenot just forbirds, 

IN BRIEF 

bats, lizards, invertebrates, and native fish; 

they’re also habitat for invasive predators.” 

Tracey says controlling pest animals is “partof 

aholisticapproach.” 

Trapping hastricks, Timsays.“It’s ascience 

…We’ll talk abouttypes of traps, forpossums, 

mustelids, and rodents; lures; trap placement 

(ifyou don’tplace them right, they don’twork); 

and feral cats and their impact. Ifpeople are 

taught correctly, they’llbesuccessful,and we’ll 

avoidmakinganimals trap-shy.” 

He explains, “For example, arat ishighly 

intelligent,witharetentivememory. Rats learn 

things, and then they teach their young. If we 

Making little changes really can help save the planet 

Timaru andWaimatecouncils have produced 

a“collaborative resource to help people in 

South Canterbury navigate living during 

climatechange.” Council News,21June, 2024. 

The document entitled Personal Responses 

to aWarming Planet acknowledges, “It’seasy 

to see climate change as an issue that’s too 

big for one person to make adifference.” 

However, it also says, “Many people making 

little changes in their everyday livescan make 

abig, combined contribution to asolution.” 

Written by Geraldine residentRhysTaylor 

for Timaru, and Andrew Oliver for Waimate, 

with input from Stephen Doran (Timaru District 

Council Group Manager Corporate and 

Communications), the document covers issues 

suchashow weeat,travel, andmanageour 

gettrapping wrong, they’llteach theiryoung to 

avoidcertain traps.”Among trapsdemonstrated 

will be thelatestAT220 multi-speciesautomatic 

resetting trap. 

The pest trapping workshop is 1.30-4pm 

Wednesday, 17 July,indoorsatPleasantValley 

Hall, no registration needed. Schoolchildren 

welcome. Afternoon tea included. Sponsored 

by Geraldine ITM. Alimited number oftraps 

will be availablefor purchase.Tolearn more 

email: moanadowns@farmside.co.nz. 

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homes and offers ways to adapt to the new 

reality and mitigate climate change. The 

adviceinthe document is practical and can 

be easily incorporated into daily routines. 

AGoogle search Personal Responses to a 

Warming Planet will findthe document.For 

those who prefer ahard copy, it is available 

at our LibraryService Centrefor $5.00,which 

covers the cost of production. 

HUGH MCCAFFERTY 

Personal Responses toaWarming Planet, 

co-authored bylocal resident Rhys Taylor. 

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Ready to plant Christmas potatoes: (from left) Cooper (6), Audrey (5), Zoe (6), and Maisey (6) with Woodbury School Home and School chair 

Stazirae Roberts and committee member Martina Bühler. PHOTO:Jan Finlayson 

Christmas potatoes made easy 

Thehumblespudisamainstay of theWoodbury 

School Home andSchoolfundraising calendar 

as much as it is aculinaryand economic staple. 

Seed potato orders are now open, says home 

andschool presidentStaziraeRoberts. 

In two-kilogram bags, theHighlanderseeds 

producehigh-yieldcropsofwaxywhite-fleshed 

potatoes in 80 to 90 days.Not so humble after 

all. Stazirae says the timing ofthe fundraiser, 

whichwillsee onetonne of seedsreturn$6,000 

forthe home andschool’sprojects, means“you 

canget them in earlyfor Christmas.” 

Seed sales are anew take on the group’s 

annual potato fundraisers, which have, until 

this year, focussed onfresh potatoes. Stazirae 

explains,“In 2018,[potato seed producersand 

then-school parents] Andy andTraceyMcKay 

donatedthemand plantedtheminthe paddock 

beside theschool.The kids dugupand sold the 

newpotatoesand used themoney to buildthe 

BMXtrack on thepaddock.” 

The initiative ongifted growing spaces 

continueduntil theMcKay children finished at 

Woodbury School. The family is keen to keep 

helping the home and school by giving seed 

potatoes, which the school’s children will bag 

andsell. Stazirae says,“Onehundred percent 

gratitude tothe McKays.” Andy McKay says, 

“It’s something we can dofor the local school 

that benefittedour children so much.” 

Woodbury School Home and School seed 

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Informationonpurchase,payment,and collection 

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Martine Baavinger in her new solo show Red Heavens. PHOTO: Supplied 

Martine Baanvinger returns 

to Geraldine with new solo show 

Arts on Tour show Red Heavens is coming to 

Geraldine on 19 July, hosted bythe Geraldine 

Community Arts Council. Thesoloplayiswritten, 

directed, andacted by MartineBaanvinger,who 

performed Solitude in Geraldinefiveyears ago. 

At the centre of Red Heavens is Angelina 

Moleta,anItalian immigrant. In 1906,aged16, 

shelefther crimson-skyvolcanicislandStromboli 

forD’Urville Island in theMarlborough Sounds 

with her husband Vincenzo, who was also her 

cousin.D’Urville’s scarletsunrises, hermarriage 

and the island’s wider social milieu, and the 

remoteness rhyme with the things of her 

Strombolianheritage. 

Martine, aGoldenBay resident andfounder 

of theatre company DramaLAB, learned of 

Angelina through Gerard Hindmarsh, fellow 

Bay resident and grandson of Angelina and 

Vincenzo. He wrote Red Heavens about his 

grandmother. “I read the book and was 

immediatelyintrigued,” Martinesays. “Isolation 

intrigues me. As an immigrant -Icame from 

Holland 20 years ago -New Zealand, nature, 

remoteness, and going out innature, intrigue 

me.” 

The“rollercoaster”production-“fromfunny 

to deep-sad,it’scontinual,” says Martine-sees 

theactor playingmanyroles,fromAngelinato 

Vincenzo and Angelina’s close friend Wetekia 

Ruruku Elkington. But, as for Solitude,and on 

song with her interest insolitude itself, she’s 

aloneonstage.It’sawayofworking sheenjoys. 

“It’seasier, in away,ifyou’realone.Idon’t 

have to cueonanyoneelse. Idon’t have to wait 

for others. It gives alot offreedom. There’s 

some improvisation,but most is scripted.Ifind 

it’s empowering.” 

Geraldine Community Arts Council chair 

Elaine Taylor says, “Martine always delivers 

powerful,dynamic,and passionatedrama,using 

her craft tobring stories tolife, mesmerising 

andmemorable.” 

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Skin &Bone are (from left) Anna Bowen (fiddle, mandolin and vocals), John Dodd (bass and 

vocals), Steve (Huddy) Hudson (drums and vocals), Emily Sterk (clarinet), and Mike Moroney 

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Skin &Bone bring swing atthe Academy 

Skin &Bone, afive-piece acoustic swing band 

fromŌtepoti,Dunedin,iscomingtothe Academy 

onFriday, 19 July. 

Formed relatively recently, the band is a 

product of some longstanding musical friendships. 

Difficult to pigeonhole,asubstantialportion of 

the band’s repertoire is 1930s-style swing. 

Popular in theirhometownasanenergetic dance 

band, they always pack the dance floor. In 

addition, Skin &Bone has written asizeable 

number of original tunes that tend toward 

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Artist’s studio to open in Gapes Valley 

Making andexhibitingart havebeen constants 

throughout GapesValleyartistRenataPrzynoga’s 

life.“There’ssomething you’rejustbornwith,” 

shesays. “Somerun,someswim; Ihavetopaint.” 

Renata’s work is on display atCafé Verde and 

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Working inavariety ofways from drawing 

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organisers of theart side of thefestivalbought 

bothpaintings whichIcreatedthere.” Back in 

Poland,she continuedinart,including in highly 

visible commissioned hospital and museum 

murals. 

Renata says,“My styleisbased on surrounding 

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notnecessarily figurativeart Icreate. My emotions 

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briefly into Christchurch post-earthquakefeature 

wall creation. 

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Allenton’s top season continues 

Allenton will play the rest of the 2024 

netball season with teams in the Mid 

Canterbury Netball’s top two grades, 

after both their Aand Bteams won the 

season’s final promotion/relegation 

games. 

Played on Friday night, Wilsons 

Windscreens Allenton Atook on Rakaia 

ProShear to defend the position in ACL 

Premier 1which they’d earned through 

promotion/relegation at the end of 

round one, while Heatwise Allenton B 

took on United KFC Ainthe promotion/ 

relegation game between ACL Premier 2 

and ACL Premier 3. 

At the end of the first quarter, it 

looked like the match between Rakaia 

and Allenton was going to be close, with 

just one goal in it, but Allenton built as 

the game went on and eventually took 

the win 4226. 

It was adifferent story in the game 

between Allenton Band United A, with 

United getting off to agood start and 

leading 126 at the end of the first 

quarter, before Allenton Bstarted areal 

fight back. 

By half time they’d got back within 3, 

and by three quarter time Allenton B 

had hit the lead, 2726, and at the end of 

atense final quarter it was the Allenton 

side who’d won their way through to 

ACLPremier 2, 3533. 

The promotion/relegation games 

followed just 24 hours after the end of 

round two, where in ACL Premier 1 

Celtic Auric Electrical Acontinued 

their winning streak with a3517 win 

PREMIER MOVE: Wilsons Windscreens Allenton A’s Melissa Maslin (front) and team 

mates will finish the netball season in ACL Premier 1. 

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 

over Mt Somers Victory Lime A, while 

Methven Wareings Apulled away in the 

second half to beat College A3727, and 

Hampstead Ray White Adowned 

Allenton A3819. 

Round two of ACL Premier 2ended 

with Hampstead Ray White Bdefeating 

Southern NBS 4023, while Methven 

EuroAgri beat United KFC A4111, 

while the muchanticipated clash 

between College y10A and Rakaia 

ProShear went the way of Rakaia 4035, 

to put the Rakaia side into top spot and 

into the promotion/relegation game. 

ACL Premier 3’s second round 

finished with Allenton Bunbeaten at the 

top of the table, with their latest win 

coming over Celtic Morrison Agri B399, 

before College Bdowned Hampstead 

Ray White U18B 4618, and Rakaia Seed 

Cleaning beat Methven Shearmac 2718. 

All three grades now move into the 

third and final championship round 

tonight, and in ACL Premier 1that will 

begin with Mt Somers Victory Lime A 

taking on Wilsons Windscreens Allenton 

A, before College Atake on Celtic Auric 

Electrical A, and Hampstead Ray White 

Aand Methven Wareings finish off the 

night. 

That last game will be the only one 

played in the 8.15pm round, with two of 

this week’s scheduled ACL Premier 2 

and 3games being deferred due to 

Mount Hutt College’s netball trip to 

Australia this week. 

Methven EuroAgri and College y10A, 

and Methven Shearmac and Celtic 

Morrison Agri B, will instead play their 

championship round games at 2.30pm 

on July 21. 

That leaves the only ACL Premier 2 

games to be played tonight as 

Hampstead Ray White Band Southern 

NBS, and Rakaia ProShear and 

Heatwise Allenton B, and the only ACL 

Premier 3games will be College B 

against Rakaia Seed Cleaning, and 

United KFC Aand Hampstead Ray 

White U18 Development. 

ACL Premier netball takes abreak for 

the holidays on July 18. 

CLUB NEWS 

Ashburton Creative Fibre 

Shona Schofield, our 

president welcomed 27 

members at the monthly 

meeting on June 17 at The 

Plains Museum rooms. 

Sadly acknowledged was the 

passing of members, 

remembered for their 

friendship, support and 

creativity. The theme colour for 

this month was green. 

The May minutes which were 

circularised were accepted as a 

true record and Margaret 

Williamson'sprofit and loss 

report showed ahealthy 

balance. Val Knight urged 

members to be mindful of the 

prevalence of Covid in the 

district. Margaret has put out 

another message for photos of 

creative activities for the 

archives and new Felt and 

Handwoven magazines are now 

available in the library. 

Other matters raised in 

business included the six week 

spin classes organised by 

Shona and Ashburton Creative 

Fibre started on July 3being 

held in the event centre of the 

Ashburton Library from 5.45pm 

to 7.45pm. Margaret also spoke 

about her participation in the 

Tour de Fleece, and Verna 

Woods spoke about her visit, 

along with other members to 

Wool Feast in Christchurch. A 

good time with many purchases 

made, the Pioneer Stadium in 

Christchurch was voted by 

those who attended as the 

perfect venue for the event. 

The meeting moved on to 

Show and Tell. Margaret 

Mayson, patchwork quilt. Bev 

Bennett, green cotton knitted, 

laced sleeve top. Heather 

Willis, green jersey woven, 

woven pin loom blanket, 

crochet green shawl. Pam 

Whiteford, green knitted teddy. 

Shona Schofield, green toned 

handspun handwoven scarf. 

Lynette Crone, three knitted 

green marrows, green knitted 

scarf. Fenn Leadley, twelve 

crochet octopus, one felted 

heart, ten cotton hats, one rug. 

Beverley Ede, green merino 

baby’s cardigan. Sue Leech, 

green jumper with chickens. 

Wilma Wolfreys, small rug, a 

hat. Val Knight, baby jacket, 

merino washable wool. 

Margaret Williamson, ladies 

cardigan, two cowls. Ann 

Sunbeam, two crochet rugs, two 

woven scarves, one crochet 

scarf. The morning continued 

with Shona demonstrating a 

cold water dyeing technique 

and many members tried their 

hand at this fascinating 

pastime. 

Diary Dates: The July 

meeting is on Monday 15th from 

9.30am onwards at the Plains 

Museum, Maronan Rd, and will 

see us weaving on the pin loom. 

If you wish to purchase one it 

will cost $5. Bring along too a 

long crochet hook or alatch 

tool, and some small balls of 

yarn preferably handspun as it 

works better on the loom. BYO 

cup/mug for acuppa, and your 

own lunch. The theme colour 

for this meeting will be Blue. 

Also July 18 Timaru Felting at 

St Phillip and All Saints 124 

Luxmore Rd, Timaru from 

10am 3pm $5. 

Sunday Crafts @the Plains, 

Maronan Rd, July 21 from 11am 

to 3pm, and August 4. 

Glentui Retreat, contact 

Shona in the first instance 

August 16 to 18. 

August 18 Sunday Crafts @ 

the Plains, and August 24 

Timaru Creative Fibre, 

DemonstrationDisplay Day 

10.30am to 3pm Baptist Church 

Hall, 17 Wilson St, Timaru, $5 

and BYO lunch. 

Ashburton Writers’ Group 

President Nigel Dean 

presided over the June meeting 

of the Ashburton Writers’ 

Group. 

Brendan read the quotation 

“Start writing no matter what, 

the water does not flow until 

the tap is turned on”. 

Rae gave areport on the 

Short Story Competition, with 

entries at the time coming in 

ahead of closing date on July 5. 

The Website and Facebook 

are currently being updated. 

The assignment was “Holiday 

Tension between Guests”. 

Members wrote of no hot water, 

Rarotonga bar, ground floor 

apartment, Club Med, New 

Year bach, party animal, door 

slam, children’s iPads, 

unwanted guests. 

The instant exercise by Nigel 

was “That gave me quite a 

buzz”. Members wrote of 

Rarotonga, relationship 

custard, midnight, mushrooms, 

Prince William, kitten, car 

drive, electric fence, bus. 

The July 24 assignment is 

“What’s that tickling my toes”. 

Visitors are welcomed, 

please phone Rae at 3088927 or 

go to our Facebook page. 

Ashburton Ladies Friendship 

Club 

The Ashburton Ladies 

Friendship Club met at the 

Sinclair Centre on June 26 at 

9.45am. Members were 

welcomed by actingpresident 

Fairlie and the National 

Anthem was sung. Apologies 

were received and two 80th 

birthdays and awedding 

anniversary were celebrated. 

Business was conducted and 

the raffle was drawn and won 

by Anne and Fairlie. Lunch for 

members at the Somerset 

Grocer numbers were taken. 

The mini speaker was a 

presentation by Janet on the 

many services Age Concern 

offers ‘‘Serving The Needs Of 

The Older Person’’. All 

enquiries to Age Concern 

office. 

Astory on Eating In The 

Fifties was then told 

The main speaker was Jane 

Riach introduced by Roberta, 

on happenings in the library. 

She started with aquote ‘‘The 

only thing you absolutely have 

to know is in the Library’’. 

Borrowing books is only one of 

the very many activities offered 

.Twenty six plus opportunities 

for people to participate in 

activities and crafts and 

learning opportunities are 

happening there. For the 

housebound Books On Wheels 

is also available. Well worth a 

visit for all. Jane was thanked 

by Sue and presented with a 

gift. 

The next meeting is July 24 at 

9.45am at The Sinclair Centre. 

U3A 

Prof. Anthony Robins (Uni. Of 

Otago) –“Artificial 

Intelligence” –spoke about the 

emergence of AI, following the 

Dual Process Theory of 

Unconscious (Intuitive) and 

Conscious thought. 

Human intelligence’s System 

1isunconscious, fast, 

automatic, patternbased 

(commonsense). System 2is 

conscious, deliberate, rulebased 

(Sudoku). Four threads 

of AI technology range from 

Symbolic AI (discarded), since 

1950’s –Eliza. 

Secondly, Artificial Neural 

Networks (ANNs) since 1960’s – 

NetTalk. Since 2014 Siri/Alexa 

uses Deep Neural Networks 

(DNN’s). ChatGPT uses Large 

Language Models (LLMs) since 

2022. These deeply powerful 

ANN’s find structure in almost 

all written texts: recognises 

word clusters (e.g. weather) 

among billions of options, and 

are trained to predict the next 

words. For example, they have 

the ability to write accurate and 

thoughtful essays, in the 

differing styles of different 

authors. They can also spread 

disinformation. 

Be alert for “Hallucinations” 

when the article is probably 

true, but bizarre assumptions 

have been made. Check the 

article’s context, facts and 

images –isthat person’s coffee 

cup real? The humanity is 

lacking. Bias throws up bad 

models, and discrimination. 

Current AI, using deep ANN’s is 

amazingly capable, but has 

fundamental limitations. Take 

credit for our own brains. Older 

learners benefit greatly by 

keeping aware and alert. (Keep 

your wits about you!) 

Next meeting: July 23 “Six 

Sons and aSeismograph” with 

Dr Glenn Vallender. 

Wakanui WI 

On acold, drizzly early 

morning several ladies 

descended on the secretary’s 

home for the June meeting. Motto 

“Stop measuring your worth with 

someone else’s ruler”. Members 

that helped and supplied the 

food for the Mid Canterbury 

Vintage Ploughing were thanked 

and we made aprofit of $620. 

Congratulations was given to 

all who put entries in at 

Conference. Prize winners from 

Wakanui were Dianne Carter 1st 

for her knitted jumper; Isabell 

Page 2nd for her child’s quite 

book; Joan Henderson 2nd for 

book bag and asoup bowl cosy, 

and Tracy Fisher and Juliana 

Protheroe won the Lip Sync. 

Also Tracy’s topical remit 

regarding the labelling and use of 

natural flavours in our processed 

food was passed with alarge 

majority. 

For the “Nourish the Nation” 

project the Mid Canterbury 

Federation has asked Institutes 

if they would consider money to 

go to towards grocery vouchers to 

be given to the local foodbanks. 

Wakanui are donating $500. 

Also the project for the Mid 

Canterbury Federation’s 90th 

Jubilee next year is going to be 

knitting, hats, slippers etc. $750 

has been donated from the 

Advance Community Foundation 

–from the Smith Family Fund. 

Wool will be purchased and 

donated to Institutes that wish to 

take part. Items that are knitted 

will be donated. 

Our guest speaker was Trish 

Small from Age Concern 

speaking on elder abuse. She 

explained how this occurs more 

than you realise and that there 

are many forms of abuse – 

emotional, financial not just 

physical and verbal. Much of it 

comes from family members. If 

anyone has concerns or 

questions about this topic please 

call 0800 642105. Morning tea 

completed another successful 

meeting.

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Allenton 10 Meadowlands Green 

Ashburton 51B Peter Street 

LakeHood 203 Lake Hood Drive 

Hampstead 81 WakanuiRoad 

Come build your dream home! 

We are thrilled to announce theavailability of aprime section in the 

prestigious Meadowlands Green new subdivision. Spread across an 

expansive 4000m2, this section is located in the sought-after Stage Two, 

offering you the opportunity to build your dream home in this beautiful 

neighbourhood. One of the standout features of thissection is the 

convenience it offers. 

Make it your own 

Great opportunity to purchase this charmingtwo-bedroom standalone 

townhouse, nestledinadesirable locationclose to town. Builtinthe 

1990s, thishome isthe middleone ofthree, offering ablend of 

community andprivacy. Step inside to asunny kitchen,dining,and living 

area, efficiently heated by aheatpump. 

Maisondulac 

Take advantage of premier positioning andepiclakeviews with a"house 

on thelake" at Lake Hood, justashortwalkfrom theLake House 

Restaurantand Bar. This under-construction,three-bedroom masterpiece 

promises alife of comfort and style. As you stepinside, you'll be greeted 

byasunny andlight-filled kitchen,dining, and livingarea,featuringtwo 

sets of slidingdoors. 

Renovated brick beauty 

Solid red brick home meticuouslyrenovated throughout.Wellinsulated 

and with two heat pumps the homeiswarm and comfortable. Three 

bedrooms areservicedbythe renovated bathroom with largeshowerand 

vanity. Thekitchencommands good spacewiththe diningarea and the 

lounge is separate.Good spaceinthe laundry withgood storage and a 

separate toilet. 




For Sale By Negotiation 



ForSale By Negotiation 


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3 3 2 2 

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Chertsey 74 Jamiesons Road 

Allenton 15 MethvenHighway 

8ha Lifestyle-Develop your way! 

Agreat lifestyle land opportunity combining an 8hectare bareland title with privacyand 

positionedfor future development. No covenantsgivefreedomtobuild acost effective 

home or develop your way as finances allow. Mountain and rural viewsare afeature to 

take advantage of for home location.Good quality Lismore soil withestablished pastures 

plusADC water race supply. Offers considered from $469,000GST inclusive. 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 24th 

July, 2024 at 2.00pm, (unless sold prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/AL186978 

Unlimited options! 

Positioned on the edgeofNWAshburton this is aunique opportunity to secure ayardwith 

multiple shedsand land to further develop. The privateyardisaccessedoff Methven 

Highwayand presents the space and roomfor several optionsincluding contractors base, 

storage, lifestyle or businessbase. Includingfour large storage sheds, office,concrete and 

metalled parkingareaplus grazing land. Agolden investment opportunity to secure a 

landholding on the Ashburton townboundary with existing shed space, storage and 

parking. Well situated foranumber of potential uses allowing thethe ownerortenantto 

go about theirbusiness. 

ForSale By Negotiation 



Ashburton 985 Winters Road 

Ashburton 33FarmsteadLane 

Auction 

197.15 ha -Land of opportunity 

Located in the highly regarded Seafield-Pendarves farming area, 24kmfromAshburton, we 

are privileged to offer for sale this significant 197.15 ha landholding.Held in family 

ownership for over acentury, auniqueopportunitypresents itself forstrategic acquisition 

of this title and farming unit. The farm has atraditional farm managementhistoryof 

sheep breeding and finishing lambs on mixed pastureswith winter/summer greenfeed and 

lucerne.With current infrastructure thepropertyisnot overcapitalisedwhich alongwith 

universal Lismoresoils provide the platformfor simple conversion or development to any 

future land use. 

Tender closes 12.00pm, Wed17thJul, 

2024, PropertyBrokers, Ashburton 


Web pb.co.nz/AR184501 

8.62ha -AnEnglish rose 

WelcometoRiversdale Homestead, where timeless elegance meets modern charm. This 

stunning homewas built in the 1880's andislistedunder theNew ZealandHistoric Places 

Trust as aCategory 2site. It hasbeen renovated to an exceptionally high standard while 

keepingits original character intact. 

Set amidst lush English-styletreeson8.6 ha,it'sadream forequineenthusiasts with its 

arena, stables, and post &rail paddocks or you coulduse as aprivate wedding or corporate 

venue withit's commercialzoning. 

Our vendors havepurchased andare motivated to seenew people enjoy this veryspecial 

property. 

4 2 2 3 

Auction 3.00pm, Thu1st Aug,2024, 

(unless sold prior) 



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83 Princes Street, Ashburton 

•3bedrooms 

•Open plan kitchen and dining 

•Anewkitchen that has neverbeen used 

•Compliant logburner and 2heatpumps 

•Lots ofstorage 

•Gas hotwater 

•This home isexcellent asyourfirst home, upgrade or\ 

rental investment 

•Ready forimmediate possession 

Deadline Sale 

closing on Friday 19th 

July 2024 at 3:00pm 

(UnlessSold Prior) 

View 

Saturday10:00am -10:30am 

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OpenHome 

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58 Main Street, Methven 

3 1 2 

91 Seafield Road, Ashburton 

4 1 2 

•Three bedroom Summerhill Stone property 

•Close to the schools and town centre 

•Good sized garagewith loads of storage space 

•Separate lounge, dining room and kitchen 

•People who like aproject then pick this home 

ForSale 

Offers over$599,000 

View 


Shirley Fitzgerald 

027 220 1528 

•4-bedroom family home 

•1.2141 hectares zoned Residential D 

•Subdivision potential 

•Established trees provide apark like setting 

•Secureworkshop and garden shed 

ForSale 

Price byNegotiation 

View 


BruceMcPherson 

027 438 4250 

DeniseMcPherson 

027 242 7677 

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OpenHome 

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22 StrowanAvenue, Ashburton 

4 2 2 

1Strowan Avenue, Ashburton 

3 2 2 

•4bedrooms 

•2bathrooms including en-suite 

•Open plan layout 

•Kitchen includes butlers pantry 

•Nicely sized 500sqm freehold section 

ForSale 

$820,000 

View 


Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 

Beautiful 3bedroom, 2bathroom, 2living room home 

within alarge 188sqm floor plan on agenerous 612sqm 

section. This home will stand out from the crowd and 

make you one very proud owner.Whether you are 

buying foryourself or looking for an investment. 

ForSale 

$779,000 

View 

Saturday10:45am -11:15am 

Armandvan derEik 

021 597 527 


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NEW LISTING 

ALLENTON 6Andrew Street 

Hot Listing -Westside Allenton! 

Super sunny and warm home. Well heatedwith option of 

cosy log burner or heat pump for comfort. Generousopen 

plan livingand awell appointedmodern kitchen.Internal 

access from garage, fully fenced andprivate sectionwith 

ample off street parking for caravan,boat or extra vehicles 

Urgent inspection recommended. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $539,000 

VIEW 

10.00-10.30am, Saturday 13 July 

Stephen Watson 

M 027433 9695 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH39828 

OPEN HOME 

TINWALD 63 George Street 

Great Investment Opportunity! 

Secure asteady investment with this charming red brick 

home in Tinwald's westside, offering afixedtenancy until 

February 2025 and aconsistent rental income of $450per 

week. Theproperty boasts open-planliving complete with 

acompliant log fire and heat pump, spaciouskitchen, 

three bedrooms plus asingle garagewithattached 

workshopall on alow maintenancesection. 

$429,000 

VIEW 

11.00-11.30am, Saturday13July 

Sue Prendergast 

M 027322 8422 

HAMPSTEAD 28 Oxford Street 

Add to Your Investment Portfolio! 

Thischarming 3-bedroom weatherboard cottage, 

built around 1915, hasbeen updatedfor modern 

comfort. The open-planliving area connects the 

living, dining and kitchen spaces,perfect for family 

livingplus there is aheat pumpfor year-round 

comfort. Separate bathroom,toilet, andlaundry. 

Situatedonafully-fenced,easy-care sectionwith 

maturetrees, itoffers privacyand aserene 

environment. Adouble garage provides ample 

storage. Close to amenities, it blends historic charm 

with modernliving.Withatenant in place andnearly 

certified as ahealthy home, it’sagreat investment! 


VIEW 

By AppointmentOnly 


M 027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 

M 021 0752 180 



OPEN HOME 

UNDER OFFER 

HAMPSTEAD 22 Beach Road 

Quaint Cottage, Enormous Opportunity 

Awesome opportunityherefor afirst home buyer. Sunny 

cottageinagreat locationwith manyextras available to 

the lucky purchaser. Twobedrooms, familybathroom, 

sunlitloungeand openplankitchen/dining room with 

refurbishedflooringand timberbenchtops.Large fully 

fenced sectioncomplete withlarge single garage, chicken 

house, dog run, woodshedand orchard. 

$379,000 

VIEW 

ByAppointment Only 

Lyz Palmer | M 027 215 9813 

Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290 

METHVEN 

Lots 2-8 &Lot 11 Grace Ireland Drive 

Stage14Camrose Estate providesanexceptional 

opportunity to ownanaffordablesectioninthe 

township of Methven, the perfect opportunity to build 

the home or holidayretreat of your dreams. 

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Sam Gregory |M021 0283 8791 

METHVEN 

57 Dolma Street 

Welcometo57Dolma -Your gateway to lifestyle 

living. Built to perfection, this charming brick home 

presents an idealprospectfor families, downsizers,or 

those seeking homeand incomeoptions. 



Sam Gregory |M021 0283 8791 

pggwre.co.nz/TIM39836 



ELGIN Lot 2-148 Wakanui Road 

3305m2 Secluded Lifestyle Building Section 

On offer is this 3305m2 lifestyle blockzonedRes Dwhich 

presents an idyllic rural lifestyle whilebeing conveniently 

close to the town centre of Ashburton.Nestled among 

established lifestyle blocks, it boasts aserene rural outlook. 

Well bore will be part of sale. 


VIEW 


Stephen Watson | M 027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts | M 021 0752 180 

NETHERBY 29 Brucefield Ave 

Buy This Section!! 

Don't delay in viewingthis sought after ResidentialC 

zonedsection. 

Handy to Netherbyschooland amoment'sdrive to 

Ashburton's amenities. 

Two outbuildings at rearofproperty. 

Wakanui creekruns through frontthird of section. 

Options here forthe astute buyer. 

$149,500 

VIEW 

By Appointment Only 


M 027 433 9695 



PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008 

Calvin Leen 

Helping growthe country 

North Otago, Mid&South 

Mark Hanrahan 

JeffDonaldson 

Dan vander Salm 

TimGallagher 

Sam Gregory 

CanterburySales Manager 

Rural &Lifestyle 

Rural&Lifestyle 

Rural & Lifestyle 


Residential &Lifestyle 

M 027 453 0950 

M027 432 4028 

M027 265 1290 

M021 0283 8791 

M021918 233 

M027 801 2888 


Lifestyle &Residential 

M027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 


M021075 2180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 


Lifestyle&Residential 

and Property Manager 

M027 322 8422 

RobynLeggett 


M027 214 3870 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited,licensed under theREAA2008 

Helping grow thecountry

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

ALLENTON 221 Methven Highway 

You Need to See This! 

221 Methven Highwayepitomisesthe quintessential 

lifestyle property, offeringaharmonious blend of 

rural serenity and modern comfort. Its meticulously 

maintained residence, picturesque grounds and 

convenient location make it acompelling investment 

opportunity. 

Situated approximately 2km from the Ashburton 

town boundary this 3.22ha lifestyle property offers a 

three bedroom, two bathroom home, afour bay 

shed with power and fenced paddock with stock 

water available via ahydrant system. 

Contact me today for more information and to view. 


VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson 

M 027 265 1290 

LAURISTON 685 Winchmore Lauriston Road 

Winchmore Dairy Support -62.34ha 

Winchmore Lauriston road is renowned for being 

one of the most desirable areastofarm within the 

Mid Canterbury area given itsversatile soil, 

convenient location to transport and farm supply 

along with the favourable ALIL water scheme giving 

drought proof security. Situated in the heart of Mid 

Canterbury, this 62.34-hectare dairysupport farm 

stands as atestament to agricultural excellence in 

one of NZsmost sought after regions. Boasting three 

pivots, twohousesand acomprehensiveselection of 

sheds. Aprompted inspection for the astute farmer 

or investor is highly recommended. 

ASKING PRICE $3,740,000 

Plus GST (if any) 

VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson 

M 027 265 1290 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 



MOUNT SOMERS 6PattonsRoad 

Unique Opportunities to Be Had inthe Mount! 

Lots 1-4 available to purchaseinMount Somers, ranging 

from 1,721sqm –2,753sqm. Lot 1offers a4-bay enclosed 

shed with power. Lot 3offers a300sqm (approx) 5 

bedroom, 2bathroom home with carport and workshop. 

Titles are anticipatedtowards the end of 2024; andare 

sold subject to final title. Buyone or buy more, enquire to 

secure your absolute slice of paradise in Mount Somers. 


VIEW 


Sam Gregory | M 021 0283 8791 

Dan van der Salm | M 021918 233 

EIFFELTON 1742 Grahams Road 

Enchanting Lifestyle Property 

Embark on atransformative journey with the next chapter 

in your life! Uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting 

lifestyle property, where endless possibilities await those 

with akeen vision. Situated just 18km from Ashburton this 

3.67ha haven beckons with amodern, open plan three 

bedroom home. The property also boasts a3bay hay shed 

and an orchard of fruit trees andberry bushes. 


VIEW 


Jeff Donaldson | M 027 265 1290 

Lyz Palmer | M 027 215 9813 



MAYFIELD 

1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road 

More than just adining establishment, Cafe Mayfield 

stands as athriving communitycornerstone, offering a 

unique business opportunity that has been nurtured 

within thesame family for over three decades. 

ENQUIRIES OVER $790,000 Plus GST (if any) 


Jeff Donaldson |M027 265 1290 

MOUNT SOMERS 

70 Hoods Road 

The Mt Somers tavern presents alucrativeinvestment 

opportunity in arapidlygrowing area. The sizeable 

4047sqm of land presents potential subdivision 

opportunities. Call today to view. 

$590,000 Plus GST (ifany) 


Jeff Donaldson |M027 265 1290 

RAKAIA Acton Road 

Fantastic Lifestyle Opportunity, Offers Considered 

An opportunity presents itself to secure an attractiveland 

holding located right beside the growing rural township of 

Rakaia. These two smart 8.0 ha areas of bare land offer the 

perfect blend of individual building appeal, convenience 

and rural living. Parcels this size and scope are rarely 

available making it aperfect lifestyle opportunity! 


Plus GST(if any) 

VIEW 


Mark Hanrahan 

M 027 432 4028 




PGG Wrig s ,licensed under REAA 2008 

Calvin Leen 

Helpinggrow the country 

North Otago, Mid &South 

Mark Hanrahan 

JeffDonaldson 

Dan vander Salm 

TimGallagher 

Sam Gregory 

Canterbury Sales Manager 



Rural & Lifestyle 



M 027 453 0950 

M027 432 4028 

M027 265 1290 

M021 0283 8791 

M021 918 233 

M027 801 2888 



M027 433 9695 

Deb Roberts 


M021 075 2180 

Cayla Collins 


M027 341 0949 



and Property Manager 

M027 322 8422 

RobynLeggett 


M027 214 3870 

DebJolly 

Administrator 

B03308 6173 

PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited,licensedunderthe REAA2008 

Helping growthe country


UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

2MCKAIN LANE 3 2 2 

AMASTERPIECE OF MODERN LIVING 

This 3-bdrm marvel weaves together 

the kitchen, dining, & lounge areas into 

an expansive o/p masterpiece. From the 

wide entranceway, adorned with ample 

storage, to the seamless integration 

of indoor & outdoor spaces, “Pippa” is 

designed to delight. 

For Sale $650,000 

View By Appointment 

Web ljhooker.co.nz/BBHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

OPEN HOME 

80 PAGES ROAD 4 2 2 

HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2ND PLACE 2000 

Nestled amongst high-calibre homes in 

picturesque &quiet Pages Road, you can have the 

best of both worlds -asecluded hideaway for you 

&your family -with the bonus of being close to 

town. Timeless elegance & classic design blend 

seamlessly in this impressive home. Family or 

guests can relax in front of afeature pond with the 

stream running along the boundary with arural 

ambience. 

For Sale Buyer Enquiry Over $799,000 

View Saturday 10.00 -10.30am 

Web ljhooker.co.nz/AXHYK 

Agent 

Julie Srhoy 021 354 885 

OPEN HOME 

1/29 MCMILLAN STREET 2 1 1 

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 

This wonderful sunny, neat & cosy home 

is in the Methven CBD. Airbnb clients 

utilise this getaway ski home, adjacent to 

essential amenities, Opuke Thermal Hot 

Pools &Spa, Mt Hutt ski field, Mt Hutt bike 

park, Mt Hutt Forest Loop, Rakaia Gorge 

walkway, Washpen Falls &much more. 

For Sale Offers Over $425,000 

View Saturday 11.30am -12.00pm 

Web ljhooker.co.nz/BKHYK 

Agent 

Julie Srhoy 021 354 885 

22A COX STREET 3 1 2 

TOWNHOUSE TREASURE IN PRIME LOCATION! 

Welcome to your new happy place! This 

charming townhouse is a dream come 

true, perfectly nestled inaprime location 

that’s just ahop, skip, &ajump away from 

everything you need! 3cozy bdrms, plenty 

of room for the whole family or a few 

flatmates. 

For Sale Offers Over$549,000 


Web ljhooker.co.nz/BNHYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

SECTION FOR SALE 

Lot 41946 ARNOLD VALLEY RD 

AUNIQUE OPPORTUNITY 

Spanning over 1.419 hectares, this expansive 

land provides ample space for you tobring your 

vision tolife. Whether you are looking tocreate 

aprivate sanctuary, establish ahobby farm, or 

simply enjoy the tranquility ofthe surroundings, 

this property offers endless possibilities. Situated 

in the heart of Moana/Lake Brunner, you will be 

surrounded bybreathtaking natural landscapes. 

For Sale $345,000 


Web ljhooker.co.nz/A4HYK 

Agent 

Manu Otene 022 308 6885 

OFF MARKET 

LISTING 

4+ 2 4 

-Large 4bedroom home, multiple living 

areas &floor size of 357m2 

-1bathroom &sep toilet upstairs 

-Sep Toilet, sep shower &sep basin 

downstairs 

-Swimming pool 

-Multiple Large sheds 550m2 (approx) 

-Sheep yards 

-Olive Orchard 

-3phase power 

-2titles 2.64 hectares 5paddocks 

-Asking price of $1,425,000 

Agent 

Debbie Simmons 027 282 8777 

Scan here to book your 

property appraisal 

Stephen Robertson 

Principal 

0274 731 112 

Manu Otene 

Sales &Listings 

022 308 6885 

Julie Srhoy 


021 354 885 

Debbie Simmons 


027 282 8777 

Jan Smith 

Office Administration 

0800 554 274 

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Business Owner &Sales 

Consultant M 0274 727 535 

PhillipKenny 

Principal 

M 027 475 3669 

LisaKenny 

Management Team 

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NatalieHarris 

Finance/Admin 

P (03) 3086497 

Jill Leonard 

Sales Consultant 

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Rental Manager 

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Finance/Admin 

P (03) 308 6497 

Jill Leonard 


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Della Glassey 


M 0274 308 124 

Tracey Henderson 


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Administrator 

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NEW LISTING 

Allenton 14 Hefford Place 

Cosy cul-de-sac living 

This permanent material three-bedroom,one-bathroom home is situated in aquiet cul-de-sacinthe heartofAllenton. 

Positionedonagenerous 754sqm (moreorless) section, thishome is ideal for first-time buyers,savvy investors or those 

wanting to downsize. Allthree bedrooms come withbuilt-in wardrobes, providingample storage space. Enjoy the recently 

updated kitchen, designed with functionality in mind.Aheat pump warms andcools the home, ensuring year round comfort 

nomatterthe season. Benefit from adedicated laundry space, making household chores moreorganized andefficient. A 

separate double garage offers secure parking for your vehicles and additional storage or workshopspace.The property 

boastsatunnelhouse at the rear,perfect for thegardening enthusiast or anyone looking to growtheir ownfresh produce. 

Contact Emily or Ray todayfor more information. 

3 1 1 2 

For SalebyDeadline Private Treaty (unlesssold prior) 

12pm, Fri 26 Jul 2024 

201 WestStreet, Ashburton 

View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment 

Emily Smith 027222 4596emily.smith@bayleys.co.nz 

RayKnight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 

bayleys.co.nz/5524547 

OPEN HOME 

Netherby 11 Porter Street 

759 sqm 3 1 1 1 

For Sale by DeadlinePrivate Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri26Jul 2024 

201West Street,Ashburton 

View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment 

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

WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008 

First home opportunity 

Situated on aquiet streetinthe heartofNetherby, thischarming three-bedroom, one-bathroom brick home is the 

perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Step insidetodiscover an inviting open-plan kitchen, living, anddining 

area.The kitchen, updated approximately ten years ago, is equipped with modern appliancesand ample counter 

space, makingitajoy to cook andentertain. The cosy living space is perfect for family gatherings and relaxing 

evenings. Located close to theNetherby shops, Ashburton Intermediate, and showgrounds, this home offers easy 

access to allessential amenitiesand communityactivities.Contact Emily today for moreinformation. 


OPEN HOME 

Allenton 29bLane Street 

2 1 1 

For Sale by DeadlinePrivate Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Tue23Jul 2024 

201West Street,Ashburton 

View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment 

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


Investment opportunity 

This two-bedroom,one-bathroom unit is situated on aquiet street in Allenton. Currentlytenanted until February 

2025, this property makes the perfectinvestment.Open plankitchen, dining, and living area hasbeen designed for 

modernliving. The living area offers outdoor access to the rearofthe property.Both bedrooms are generously sized 

andfeature built-in wardrobes. The bathroom doubles as alaundry area,adding to the home's practicality.Additional 

storageisavailablewithabuilt-in cupboard in the hallway. Although there is no garage,the property includesan 

allocated car park for yourconvenience. Situated on arear section, this middle unit offersprivacy. It is conveniently 

locatedclose to Allentonshops and local amenities, making it ideal forcouples or professionals. Don't miss outonthis 

investment opportunity, contact Emily today formore information. 


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Farmstarter 

This traditional sheep and beef property offers apicturesque setting in the Canterbury foothills with magnificent panoramic 

views of the Southern Alps. 

Subdivided into manageable paddocks, the landfeatures excellent natural shelter. Horse paddocks add to the property's 

versatility. The property boasts numerous farm buildings,including tack room, implement and hay sheds. As well as cattle 

yards, covered sheep yards, andatwo-standshearing shed to ensure easy livestock management. 

Thelocation and full farm infrastructure offers the opportunity to take the next step in your farming career or add on to an 

existing operation. The versatile soils, climate, andrainfall are all strong attributes in this productivesmall holding. 


52.0163 ha 

AskingPrice $1,920,000 +GST (if any) 

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Rakaia 1437 Mainwarings Road, Dorie and 813 Taverners Road, Chertsey 

Large-scale arable, premium location 

On behalf of our Vendors we offertothe markettwo properties, representing alegacy of three generations of faithful 

stewardship. Hollyfort Farm located at Dorie,consisting of approximately 359 hectares, and Newpark Farm, located at 

Chertsey, consisting of approximately 169hectares. 

Both properties benefit from modern irrigationsystems. They are predominantly arable,producing wheat, grass seed, 

clover seed,and vegetables, and on average finishing 13,000lambs during the winter and early spring months. Hollyfort 

Farm also offers the advantageofdairy support and beef grazing, with winter feed area of 33 hectares planted infodder 

crop plusgreenfeed oats. Theproperties are fenced into large blocks, designed for scaleofoperation and ease of 

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529.07 ha 

DeadlineSale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 7Aug 2024 

201 West Street, Ashburton 


Mike Preston 027 430 7041 

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Tinwald 18 WestviewDrive 

4,004 sqm 

AskingPrice $290,000 


Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 


Westview section -vendor wantssold 

Situated in aprimelocation, this4,004sqm (more or less) section offers the perfectopportunitytocreate your own 

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Methven 22 Spaxton Street 

Price by Negotiation 


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

Liv Gorman 027856 4416liv.gorman@bayleys.co.nz 


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Aftermeticulousplanning and dedicated effort,our vendorsare proud to present sixexceptional lots,ranging from 

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Methven 52 South Belt 

602 sqm 3 1 2 1 


View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment 

Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz 

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


Something special on SouthBelt 

Aspaciousand functional home, perfect for comfortable livingwith significant renovation having takenplace. An 

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with sliding doors out to thefully fenced section. The bedrooms offercomfortable accommodation,with both 

upstairs bedroomsproviding generous spaces andgood wardrobes.The upstairs bedrooms are servicedbythe fully 

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with the livingarea. Adjacentisthe downstairs bathroom, completewithashower,vanity, andnew flooring, along 

withaseparate toiletfor added privacy. 


Methven 15 Carr Street 

959 sqm 3 1 1 4 



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Calling all developers and first home buyers 

Step backintime with this 1945-built character home, boasting threebedrooms and asinglebathroom. Nestled on a 

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Additionally, there is awoodshed and gardenshed,ensuring plenty of room for allyouroutdooressentials.With the 

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NEWS 


51 

RESULTS 

Aorangi Golf 

The Aorangi Ladies Weekend 

Pennant final was held on July 

7atAshburton Golf Club. The 

final was between Tinwald 2 

and Methven. Methven were 

convincing winners in the north 

zone play and Tinwald 2were 

joint winners with Gleniti in the 

south zone. Tinwald 2won 

through on count back. Ten 

teams, comprised of four ladies, 

competed in this competition. 

All games were tight until the 

last few holes and Tinwald 2 

held on for an 8/4 win over 

Methven. 

Final result: Bronwyn 

Flannery won 2/1 vGayle 

O'Duffy, Jenny Harrex vEllen 

Kemp won 3/2, Dinelle King v 

Bev Isherwood won 3/1, Maxine 

Whiting won 3/1 vAnn Marie 

Middleton. Tinwald won both 

4BBB 1and 2players/1 up and 3 

and 4/1up. 

Ashburton 9Holers 

Best Net Results July 4 

sponsored by Sega Golf. There 

were 23 players signed in on a 

cool frosty morning. Winner: Sue 

Forrest (34) followed by: Elaine 

King (35), Paul Baird (36) on c/b. 

Upcoming: Today Matchplay 

sponsored by Netherby 

Pharmacy. 

July 18 Mid Winter Madness, 

Mixed Greensome come and 

enjoy the fun, 10am tee off. 

Mid Canterbury Social 

Wheelers 

22 riders on July 6inthe 16km 

Out and home Handicap .1st 

Noel McDonald 28m 45s.2nd 

Matt Marshall 28m 45s. 3rd Doug 

Coley 28m 46s. 4th Pam Harcourt 

28m 47s. 5th Lucy Kirwan 30m 

47s.6th Dave Shurrock 30m 48s. 

7th Graham McDougall 30m 48s. 

8th Paul Hands 30m 50s.9th Ross 

Proctor 31m 08s. 10th Nathan 

Richards 24m 50s 4f/t. 11th 

Andrew Shepherd 24m 51s. 12th 

Nick Grijns 24m 52s. 13th 

Russell Ward 26m 29s.14th Ross 

Templeton 26m 33s. 15th Allan 

GOLF WIN: Aorangi Ladies Weekend Pennant Final players (from left) Jenny Harrex, Dinelle King, 

Maxine Whiting and Bronwyn Flannery. 

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Johns 31m 37s. 16th Chris Gilbert 

26m 41s. 17th Richard Kirwan 

26m 52s. 18th Monique Brake 

23m 17s F/T. 19th Tony Ward 

23m 17s. 2f/t. 20th Steven Hands 

23m 18s. 3f/t. 21st Paul Brake 

27m 25s. 22nd Liz Wylie 36m07s. 

Tinwald Cycling U17 

Development 

July 7race one. 2km Open 

Time Trial. 1st Jack Copland CT. 

4m 55s. HT. Go. RT. 4min 55sec. 

2nd Oliva Copland 5m 38s. HT. 

1m. RT. 4min 38s. 3rd Claire 

Copland CT. 6m 27s. HT. 2m .RT. 

4min 27sec. 4th Nick Dalley 

CT.7m 55s. HT. 3m. RT. 4min 

55sec. 5th Jamie Hooper 8m 44s. 

HT. 4m. RT. 4min 44sec. Graded 

Results.C.Grade 1st Jack 

Copland ,B.Grade .1st Claire 

Copland, 2nd Oliva Copland ,3rd 

Jamie Hooper .4th Nick Dalley. 

Race Two. 2km Open Handicap 

1st Jack Copland 5m 01s. HT. Go. 

RT. 5min01sec. 2nd Oliva 

Copland 5m 04s HT. 30s. RT. 

4min 34sec. 3rd Claire Copland 

CT. 5m 20s. HT .1m. RT. 4min 

20sec. 4th Nick Dalley CT. 5m 

27.52s HT. 40s. RT. 4min 

47.52sec. 5th Jamie Hooper CT. 

5m 27.83s. HT. 40s. RT. 4min 

47.83sec. 

Graded Results. C. Grade 1st 

Jack Copland B. Grade 1st Oliva 

Copland, 2nd Claire Copland , 

3rd Nick Dalley, 4th Jamie 

Hooper. Well what agreat week 

end for the Tinwald U17 

Development Young cyclists 

winter racing ,the development 

had five young cyclists racing; 

Jamie Hooper ,Nick Dalley, 

Oliva Copland, Claire Copland 

and Jack Copland, all put up 

excellent times and 

performances over the two 

races. Jack Copland rode very 

well taking out the two wins from 

the two starts of the go mark. 

Well done Jack. 

The wind was alittle help on 

the home run to the finish,great 

results and time by all, many 

thanks to all our helpers. Thanks 

to Don Sutton on turn around 

point. This Sunday July 14 races 

will be the ‘Up hill and down hill 

challenge’ at Wakanui. Hope to 

see you all there, and may the 

weather be on our side. 

Excellent results from the South 

Island School Champs at 

Ruapuna, by Eliza McKenzie , 

Jack Hooper, and Cassey Brake. 

Well done. 

Remember ‘Rollin Plains’ 

Mini Tour will be held on August 

18. Great news. 

Ashburton Bridge Club 

Monday Evening –July 1, 

Welcome to learners. N/S 1st 

Martin Hickman &Rachel 

Holdaway, 2nd Bruce Sim & 

Amanda Evans, 3rd Claire Reilly 

&Amanda Watson. E/W 1st Bev 

Blair &Pauline Scott, 2nd 

Marilyn Cross &Mike Holdaway, 

3rd Ray Stevenson &Karen 

Chettleburgh. 

Tuesday Evening –July 2, A 

Ladder. N/S 1st Alan Wright & 

Peter Wilson, 2nd=MingHsin 

Lui &Rosemary McLaughlin 

and Lois Rose &Trevor Coulter, 

3rd Pat Jordan &John 

McDonald. 

E/W 1st Trish Downward & 

Mary Buckland, 2nd Audrey & 

Jim Rooney, 3rd Rewa Kyle & 

Pauline Fergus Wednesday 

AfternoonJuly 3rd, Duplicate. 

N/S 1st Judith Edmond &Maree 

Moore, 2nd Janet Cuttle &Val 

Palmer, 3rd Judith Mehrtens & 

Johnny Wright. E/W 1st Trish 

Downward &Mary Buckland, 

2nd Peter Wilson &Linda Baker, 

3rd Wendy &Eric Parr. 

Thursday Evening –July 4, 

Eileen Willoughby. N/S 1st Lois 

Rose &Audrey Rooney, 2nd 

Trish Downward &Rosemary 

McLaughlin, 3rd Val Palmer & 

Johnny Wright. E/W 1st Rewa 

Kyle &Mary Buckland, 2nd 

Bernadette Van Der Lem &Alan 

Wright, 3rd Bev Turton & 

Raylene Phillips. 

Methven Golf Club 

Results from the medal round/ 

putting comp Blue Tees. 

Senior: 1st M. Kemp 72 

Dubliner best nett by lot, 2nd F. 

Sandys by lot 73, 3rd K. 

Middleton 73. Junior: 1st Karlis 

Sturis 72 2nd best nett Methven 

Four Square Lotto Voucher by 

lot ,2nd G. Miller 73, 3rd A 

McAlpine 74. Twos: P. Rolton 16, 

R. Watson 16. Putting Comp: 1st 

M. Kemp 26 putts, 2nd A 

McAlpine 26 putts, 3rd PRolton 

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Wetlandcommon sense view sought 

BYDAVID HILL 


Relaxing rules around 

developingwetlands is 

‘‘commonsense’’, Federated 

Farmers says. 

EnvironmentCanterburyis 

considering how to simplify 

rules around developing 

‘‘constructive wetlands’’ and 

exploring what it means to 

remove some of the 

intensification restrictions. 

The proposals are being 

considered as part of aplan 

change to the Canterbury Land 

and Water Regional Plan. 

It follows aSupreme Court 

ruling on aChristchurch water 

bottling plant last year, which 

ruled that the ‘take’ and ‘use’ of 

water needed to be considered 

together. 

Federated Farmers North 

Canterbury president Karl 

Dean said he was pleasedto 

hear there was ‘‘a bit of 

common sense’’. 

‘‘If afarmer wants to create a 

wetlandtoimprove 

environmental outcomes they 

shouldn’t need aresource 

consent. 

‘‘If they are using awellversed 

template why should it 

incur huge costs, if it is 

improving the environment?’’ 

He said farmers should be 

able to follow the ‘‘best 

economic outcomes’’ without 

having to apply for alanduse 

consent. 

WETLAND: Environment Canterbury is exploring how to make it easier for farmers to develop 

‘‘constructive wetlands’’. 

PHOTO ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY 

‘‘You should be able to 

convert from sheep to dairy, if 

that is wherethe besteconomic 

returns are, as long as you can 

demonstrate it is not going to 

adversely impactonthe 

environment.’’ 

Infrastructureprojects in 

Waimakariri and Christchurch 

havebeen stalled because of 

unintendedconsequences 

caused by changestolocal 

water regulations and the 

Supreme Court ruling in 

November. 

The ruling affected consents 

under the Canterbury Landand 

Water RegionalPlan. 

It meant, in the short term, 

there was no mechanism to 

issue new consents for the 

ongoingtake of groundwater by 

stormwater basins, if the 

aquifer is fully or overallocated. 

The planning rules had 

caused disruption for the 

Waimakariri District Council 

and Christchurch City Council, 

which had been unable to 

obtain stormwater consents. 

It had also impacted 

consenting for new subdivisions 

and roading. 

Speaking at an Environment 

Canterbury council meeting on 

June 19, regional planning 

Andrew Parrish said 

councillors would be briefed on 

the ‘‘take and use change’’ on 

July 3, before wider 

engagement with interested 

parties in September. 

He said the council was 

considering how to relax rules 

around developing 

‘‘constructive wetlands’’and 

intensification restrictions. 

‘‘What we have been looking 

at is making sure we have the 

right ingredients in place for 

farmers to be able to develop 

wetlands.’’ 

Councillors had discussed 

the possibility of reviewing the 

‘‘take and use’’ rules alongside 

the wider planning process 

review, during last month’s 

Long Term Plan deliberations. 

Parrish said this could save 

up to $500,000, ‘‘but the 

consequence would be delaying 

this work.’’ 

Councillor Peter Scott said 

the existing rules also 

restricted the types of plants 

which could be planted around 

water ways and he would like it 

reviewed. 



National direction need for new solar farms 

BY DAVID HILL 


Canterbury councils are calling for 

national direction on how to address the 

expansion of solar farms in the region. 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

added its voice to acall from 

Environment Canterbury for advice on 

how to address issues arising from a 

growing number of consent applications 

for large scale solar farms. 

‘‘Solar farms have recently been of 

interest in the district,’’ planning, 

regulation and environmentgeneral 

manager Kelly LaValley said. 

‘‘We agree that further national 

direction on solar farms would be 

beneficial in considering applications 

for large scale solar farms.’’ 

Her comments followed ECan’s bid to 

seek advice on aproposed 670 hectare 

solar near Twizel. The Waimakariri 

council has three solar farm resource 

consent applications of its own to 

consider. 

The regional council recently 

supported an Environment Protection 

Authority (EPA) proposal to askthe 

Environment Minister to ‘call in’ the 

consent application. 

The minister can be asked to ‘callin’ 

the decision making process for resource 

FAST TRACK: Environment Canterbury councillors concerned local input, decisionmaking 

could be lost with the new Fasttrack Approvals Bill. 

PHOTO DAVID HILL 

consents when it is considered ‘‘a 

proposal of national significance’’. 

The consent application can then be 

referred to the Environment Court or a 

board of enquiry to make the decision. 

Acting chairperson Craig Pauling said 

the decision on the consent could set a 

precedent for how such consents are 

considered in the future. 

‘‘I think solar power is agood thing, but 

some of the effects are still unknown, like 

what happens when you have alargescale 

solar arraynext to alake? There 

are concerns about whetherbirds will be 

able to tell the difference, and the 

answeriswedon’t know.’’ 

Pauling said any feedback would feed 

into aCanterbury regional energy policy. 

Speaking at acouncil meeting on last 

month operations director Stephen Hall 

said the EPA had since sentaletter 

advising the minister to wait for the Fasttrack 

Approvals Bill tocome into effect. 

Far North Solar Farm Ltd has applied 

to the regional council and to the 

Mackenzie District Council for resource 

consents to establish andoperate alargescale, 

670ha, solar farm on a968ha 

property. 

The applications were publicly 

notified and submissions have closed. 

Ahearing has yet to be scheduled, 

pending the outcome of the ‘call in’ 

request. 

At its peak, the proposed solar farm 

would generate 420 megawatts of 

electricity, which was around four 

percent of New Zealand’s of total 

electricity generation capacity in 2022. 

Far NorthSolar Farm Ltd has also 

applied to ECan and the Hurunui 

District Council for resource consents to 

build a180.8ha solar farm near Waipara. 

Hall said the council’s advice was the 

consent application had ‘‘national 

significance’’ as there was aneed for 

national direction around largescale 

solar farms and the protection of ‘‘very 

unique landscape’’. 

The Hurunui District Council said it 

was unable to comment due to its consent 

process. 


by RNZ and NZ On Air.


TRADE &SERVICES 

CARPET-2-YOU for all your 

flooring needs. Supplier 

and installer of carpet and 

vinyl, re-stretch and repair, 

carpet cleaning. Phone 

Mike Gill 027 491 4210. 

CARR’S Chimney Cleaning, 

servicing Ashburton and 

surrounding districts, $80 

per chimney. Phone 

Rodney on 03 324 2999 

and leave amessage. 

CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY 

SWEEPS. We'll sweep 

your logburner's flue, check 

firebricks, baffles, airtubes 

and controls. We're experts 

on coal-ranges, and can 

sweep any sized open fire. 

We quote and undertake 

repairs, flue extensions and 

install bird netting. 0800 

224 464, www.chimchim.nz 

CLOTHING Alterations: 

From school uniforms to 

wedding dresses and 

curtains. Call Vikki on 027 

220 0534, or Vikki’s Little 

Treasures at the Saturday 

Market, West St Carpark. 

COBBLER GLENN for 

soling, heels, back linings, 

stitching, patching, zips, 

bags and boot repairs. 

Drop them into Stepping 

Out, 144 East St, Ashburton. 

ENGINEERING repairs, fabrication, 

farm equipment 

service and maintenance, 

WOF repairs, machining 

and welding. Odd jobs a 

speciality. Mobile workshop. 

Can Collect. Phone 

Malcolm 0274 754 241. 

FARRIER available for horse 

shoeing. Ph Joshua 0274 

967 195. 

FENCING: All Residential, 

Subdivisions and Rural. 

FCANZ Certified Contractor. 

20yrs experience. Call 

021 640 748 or www. 

highcountryfencing.co.nz 

FURNITURE Removals. For 

all your household removal 

needs - urban, rural, lifestyle, 

office relocations,call 

Nudges Furniture 

Removals, phone 027 224 

0609. 

GUTTER Cleaning. Using a 

vacuum system to clean 

out the debris is a faster 

and cleaner process. Call 

Allan on 027 209 5026. 

HOME-HANDYMAN/ 

Builder, specialising in 

Decking, Carports, Cladding 

restoration and Timber 

window repairs. General 

home-handyman work. 

Phone Lindsay 027 230 

0205. 

LIFESTYLE SHEARING- 

Mid Canterubury based. No 

job too big or small. Available 

for Shearing, Crutching, 

Drenching, Nail clipping. 

Phone Shane 027 

411 2476, Emily 022 384 

6614. 

LOCKSMITH/DOOR repairs. 

Keys/locks, sliding and 

bifold door roller repairs. 

Mobile service. Call Nigel at 

Doors and More and 027 

516 7104. 

SITUATIONS VACANT 


PAINTER for all your painting 

needs. No job too small, 

inside or outside. Professional, 

friendly service. 

Phone Pete 03 308 1672 or 

027 200 1619. 

PLASTERER AVAILABLE 

for all your plastering 

needs. Wallboard stopping, 

Skimming, Coating, Lathen 

plaster, Painting. Phone 

James Nettleton on 027 

486 5283 

PLASTERING 

&COATINGS 

Rockcote. Waterproofing. 

Texture/Specialist 

Coatings. 

The Finishing Company 

03 307 8870 2678072 

ROOF SERVICE -Moss and 

mold treatments, roof and 

gutter leak repairs, residential 

and commercial. For 

prompt service -call your 

local contractor - Tim on 

021 197 8128. 

SUN Control Window Tinting: 

Privacy, UV, glare, heat 

control for homes, offices 

and cars. Phone Craig 

Rogers 307 6347, www. 

windowtinter.co.nz Member 

of Master Tinters NZ. 



BEAUTIFUL 

LAWNS AND 

GARDENS 

BY YOUR 

LOCAL EXPERT. 

•RESIDENTIAL MOWING 

•COMMERCIAL MOWING 

•Ride on mowing 

•HEDGES &PRUNING 

Call 0800 454 654 

or book online www.jimsmowing.co.nz 

MobilityScooter Sales&Repairs 

Locally owned and operated 

for25+ years - SHOP LOCAL 

Seeour displayonEast Street –nexttoFirst National 

Electric MobilityAshburton 

Fred Reddecliffe | 027 956 0193 


•ALL WORK GUARANTEED 


•GARDENING /SPRAYING 

•SECTION CLEAN-UPS 

•RUBBISH REMOVAL 

•GUTTER CLEANING 


Office Administrator 

Franchises 

Available 

Cates, one of the firstindependentgrain and seedcompanies in MidCanterbury, 

specialises in the productionand marketingofclover, cereals,grasses,pulses and 

brassicas forboth domestic andinternational markets.For over 50 years,wehavetaken 

pride in the strong partnerships we’vebuilt with our loyalbase of local farming families. 

Duetothe upcoming retirementofavalued and longstanding employee, an exciting 

opportunityhas arisen in our companyfor aposition providing administration and 

accounts support. 

This position, based at our head office in Ashburton, will involveoverseeing general 

administration tasks, managing payable/receivable accounts and working alongside the 

team to ensurethe efficientday-to-dayrunning of theoffice. 

Key tasks include: 

• Inputting and managing financial transactions. 

• Reporting and record keepingasrequired. 

• Providing administrativesupporttothe managementteam. 

• Delivering friendly and efficientcustomer service. 

Key requirements forthis role are: 

• Great communication skills,attention to detail andahigh level of computer 

literacy. 

• Well organised andaprovenworkethic. 

• Previous experienceinanadministration/accounts role would be beneficialbut not 

necessaryasfull training will be given. 

This role is apermanentposition offering flexible hours (bynegotiation), and a 

competitiveremuneration package. 

If youare interested in joining afriendly and supportiveteam in along-established local 

business,then we would love to hear from you! 

Applications,including acover letter and current CV,close on Friday19July 2024. 

General Manager 

Cates 

POBox 337 

Ashburton 7740 

Email –communications@cates.co.nz 

Applicantsmusthold New Zealand ResidencyorCitizenship. 

Allapplications or expressions of interest will be treatedinthe strictest of confidence. 

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Electricity Ashburton (EA) 

Shareholders Committee Member 

Part-time (approximately 10 meetings per year) 

Everythree years, we appoint twocommittee 

memberstorepresent Ashburton District 

Council on the Electricity Ashburton 

ShareholdersCommittee. 

We’relooking fortwo people who 

arecommunity focused with 

strong strategic and governance 

experience. Ideally,candidates 

will havesome understanding of 

the electricity and fibrenetworks. 

To find out moreabout 

this rewarding role, 

visit our website. 


DOUBLE GLAZING 

Thinking of double glazing your existing 

aluminium windows? 

Call your local glass company, 

Cranfield Glass for afree no obligation quote. 

03 308 6222 

www.cranfield.co.nz 

2684218 

ashburtondc.govt.nz/work-for-us 


QUALITY Household Joinery. 

Competitive prices. 

Best materials and components. 

Guaranteed workmanship. 

Fully insured. Call 

Jono 0274 256 433 

TILING - For all your tiling 

requirements including kitchen 

splash backs, flooring 

etc. (Full water proofing) 

Call Kevin on 027 496 

8314. 

TINT-A-WINDOW, fade, UV 

block, glare, heat control, 

safety, security, privacy, 

frosting films, solar protective 

window films. Free 

quotes, 20 years local service. 

Phone 0800 368 468 

now, Bill Breukelaar, www. 

tintawindow.co.nz 

DO YOU HAVE SOME 

NEWS TO SHARE? 

Drop into our office 

or call Susan, Toni or Dellwyn on 308 7664 

or email office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

199 Burnett Street, Ashburton 

Allenton &Tinwald 

2674965

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ACTIVE MAINTENANCE - 

HEATPUMP maintenance, 

installation and repairs. 

HRV filter replacement. 

GUTTER CLEANING for 

single storey homes and 

GENERAL HANDYMAN 

work. Phone Steven on 021 

483 376. 

BUILD work to do? Contact 

Kiwi Building and Maintenance 

Ltd. Alterations, 

Renovations, New builds 

and repairs. Qualified 

Tradesmen. Phone Cawte 

027 418 7955. 

BUILDING and property 

services. Professional and 

experienced Builder. 

Specialist in renovations 

and repairs, decks, fences, 

carports and retaining, 

plastering and painting. We 

also do tree pruning and 

removal. Call Gavin 021 

267 1979. 

CARAVAN & CAMPER- 

VAN -Parts and Accessories 

Cleaners and chemicals, 

Compact kitchenware, 

Towing mirrors, Wheel and 

coupling locks, Jockey 

wheels, Reversing 

cameras, Door latches, 

Lights, Vents, Batteries, 

Chargers, Solar equipment, 

Satellite setups, Appliances, 

Heaters, Selfcontainment 

kits, Plumbing, 

Awnings, Pumps,Toilets 

and parts. See our retail 

shop. Lifestyle Motorhomes, 

199 Dobson Street, 

Ashburton. Ph: 03 308 

6627. 

CARPET Cleaning. Powerful 

equipment and fast drying. 

Upholstery, mats and rugs. 

Experienced owner/operator. 

Find us at www. 

supersucker.co.nz or 

phone John Cameron 027 

435 1042 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

CLASSIFIEDS 


FRUIT &PRODUCE 

FRESHLY DUG Nadine, Red 

Rascal and Agria potatoes, 

$2.00/kg. 81 Elizabeth 

Street, Ashburton. Ph 03 

308 3195 or 027 531 9103. 

Proudly supporting Mid- 

Canterbury Cancer. 

FOR LEASE 

STORAGE: Secure self storage 

units available, long or 

short term. Ashburton Storage 

Facilities. Contact us 

on 0274 362 636 or www. 

ashburtonstoragefacilities. 

co.nz 

Self Storage,Ashburton. 

Since2006 

Various sizes, 

secureaccess,trailer 

Making storage easier 

www.rainbowstorage.co.nz 

office@rainbowstorage.co.nz 

Ph /Text 021 554 570 

HEALTH &BEAUTY 

AFTERHOURS 

HEALTH CARE 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCYPHONE 111 

Forall othermedical assistance outsideofnormal 

hourspleasephone your generalpracticeteam, 

24/7 to speak with ahealthprofessionalwho 

willgiveyou free health advice on what to do or 

wheretogoifyou need urgent care. 

If youdon’t have aregulargeneral practice, 

call anyGPteam 24/7 forfree 

telephonehealthadvice. 

Allnon-residents andvisaholders please bringyour 

passporttoyoursurgery appointment. 

NewZealanderstobring some form of ID. 

PHARMACIES 

WisesPharmacy,Countdown Complex, 

EastStreet will be openon... 

Saturday from 9amuntil 1pm 

Sunday from 10am until1pm 

At Geraldine: TheGeraldine Pharmacy will be open: 

Monday to Friday, 9amuntil 5.30pm 

and Saturday 9.30am -1.30pm 

For free 24 hour TelephoneHealthAdvice 

Phonethe healthline on 0800 611 116 

Brought 

toyouby 

CountdownComplex,EastStreet, Ashburton 

Phone: 03 3086733 

Email: wises@community-pharmacy.co.nz 

ASituations Vacant 

advertisementwill 

reachout to over 

15,950 homes! 

OVER 16,000 

COPIES 

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Only half staffed? 

Phone308 7664 

Email: office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz 

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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 

The International GrandMagic Show 

This Sunday14thJuly, 6pm 

Ticketsfrom$29* 

Getreadytowitness originalnever-beforeseenmagic 

creations,mind-bending 

mentalism, grand illusions,death-defying 

escapesplus much, muchmore. Theshow 

willfeaturethe fabulous Mr Howalong 

with other magicians thatwillhaveyou on 

theedge of your seat. 

WorldofMusicalsinConcert 

Wednesday17thJuly7-30pm 

Tickets from$69.90* 

TheWorld of Musicals has graced stages 

across the globe and features aworld class 

ensemble of multi-talentedartists who 

exquisitely performclassichits, fusedwith 

emotiveballads,big screenanthems and 

iconic show tunes.Listentosongsfrom 

Phantomofthe Opera, South Pacific and 

evenLes Misérables. 

Red Heavens from StrombolitoD’Urville Island 

Arts On Tour NZ 

Thursday18thJuly7pm 

AllTickets $25* 

RedHeavens portrays the true storyof 

AngelinaMoleta, an Italian pioneering 

immigrant on D’Urville Island, whose fate 

is intertwined with the forces of natureand 

her deep connection with aAriki-Tapairu 

Māoriwoman. 

TheBee Gees –Night Fever 

27 September 8pm 

Adult $66.30* |GoldCard$59.90* 

Group6+$61.30pp* |Child $41.85* 

Returning to NewZealand by popular 

demand,NightFever is settotake over 

when this superbmusicaltribute comes 

totown! Expect all the disco dancefloorfillers, 

smooth 70s ballads and 60s pop 

standards youknowand love.Arollicking 

fun nightfor BeeGeesfans. 

03 307 2010 211A Wills Street,Ashburton7700 

admin@asheventcentre.co.nz 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

PEASTRAW $7/bale, 21 

pack $140. Sheep manure 

$10/bag, Firewood 

$100/m 3 . Call or text Ian 

027 286 3697, or Dave 027 

601 1426, with your order. 

AHinds and Districts Lions 

Project. 

EveryHomeEvery Week -that’s 

Phone308 7664 

2572063 

SELL 

SQUARE Hay Feeder. Mesh 

bottom, 1.4m x 2.9m. 

Phone 03 308 3545. 

HONDA MOTOR 

Honda motor for sale, petrol, 

13 hp pull start, 128 

hours, excellent condition, 

$1250 

Phone Simon 0212211012 

LPG 

REFILLS 

Small LPG cylinders 

Off Street Parking 

Available 

Arthur Cates Ltd 

26 McNally Street 

Ph 308 5397 

Riverside Industrial Estate 

2686933 

HOME SERVICES 

ROOF COATINGS: All roof 

types, specializing in 

Decramastic and Long Run 

Iron, Coloursteel etc, steep 

roofs not a problem. — 

Spraymaster 027-433-7780. 

WANTED TO BUY 

PENNY LANE RECORDS 

always buying records. 

Excellent prices paid. 430 

Colombo Street, Sydenham. 

03 366 3278. Open 7 

days. 

CARAVAN wanted with 

shower and toilet, needing 

repairs ok or any condition. 

Also wanting ahorse float 

and atrailer. Ph Steve 027 

6220 011 

ASHBURTON Scrap Metal 

Recyclers, buy heavy metal 

etc. Free light-grade metal 

in-yard dumping 9.30am- 

4pm weekdays. Closed 

Saturday. 117 Alford Forest 

Rd, (behind PlaceMakers). 

Phone 03 308 8033 or 027 

249 6625. 

A FLYING NUN records 

wanted. Will pay Pin Group 

Coat $1000, Six Impossible 

Things $700, Surburban 

Reptiles Sat Night $1600. 

Anything by 25 cents, 

Gordons, Builders, Clean, 

Mainly Spaniards, Playthings, 

Toy Love or any 

other Flying Nun and 80s 

alternative punk bands. 

Dave 021 222 6144 Penny 

Lane Records, Sydenham, 

7days. 

*Service fees apply 

FIREWOOD 

DRY FIREWOOD 

Dry firewood for sale, 

Bluegum Macrocarpa mix 

$450 cord/3.6m delivered, 

Oak $485 cord/3.6m delivered 

Phone Simon 0212211012 

SITUATIONS WANTED 

CLEANER AVAILABLE 

Professional, Reliable, 

Trustworthy, Great rates. 

Call today, 020 483 4249 

IAMaHandyman. Looking 

for ajob. Painting, mowing 

lawns, pruning trees, 

bushes, general gardening, 

and any cleaning jobs. 

Please phone 022 561 

3003. 

MEETINGS 

AMERICAR ROD& 

CUSTOM CLUB 

AGM 

Clubrooms 

MaronanRd 

Sunday, 14 th July 

at 10am 

All welcome 

Anyqueries,contact 

0274 327 318 

2684961 

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All welcome 

GreyPower Ashburton 

Monthly Meeting 

Monday 15th,2pm 

at theSenior Centre 

Speaker – 

John Burn, Senior Net 

If yourequiretransport 

please ring 

Cath 308 2082 

or Jo 308 4334 

PERSONAL 

ALONEISNOFUN! 

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friendship/love! 

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notacomputer. 

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PUBLIC NOTICE 

8year old lovely 

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Super cutetabby 

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Thankyou for your continued food donations. 

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wondering what’s going to 

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and join Age Concern, Ashburton’s 

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Tuesday or Wednesday, 

10am to 2.30pm, Seniors 

Centre, 206 Cameron 

Street. Cost $15. Phone 03 

308 6817. 

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