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Wall Street to weaving By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Ashford Handicrafts has moved into a third generation of family ownership. James Ashford and husband David Lester have taken over the business from Ashford’s parents Richard and Elizabeth Ashford. The family made the an-

nouncement this week as news came through of a $30,000 windfall for earthquake strengthening at Mill House. Richard’s parents were Walter and Joy Ashford, and Walter founded Ashford Handicrafts in 1934. “Walter and Joy would be thrilled to know their legacy continues into the third generation,” Elizabeth said. Ashford and Lester said they

were equally thrilled to have taken on the business, where they have been based for the last five years learning the ropes. Ashford Handicrafts is the largest manufacturer of textile equipment in the world, and has altogether exported more than 800,000 spinning wheels and weaving looms. The couple come from a completely different background – Ashford is a software engineer

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and Lester an accountant. Both men are originally from Ashburton, but have previously been high rollers in New York. Ashford was based in an investment bank on Wall Street and Lester in a utilities company in Brooklyn. However, the couple say working at the handicraft manufacturing company has been just as much about big business. “We have probably seen more

of the world since being back here in New Zealand, travelling extensively over the last five years meeting customers. It’s an international business,” Lester said.

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A group of Mount Hutt College pupils were schooled in pool play during a coaching pow-wow in Ashburton on Wednesday. In what has become an annual block of lessons for pupils at the school, the session at the Ashburton Club and MSA was again run by pool enthusiast Bruce Argyle. He said he had been impressed by the skills of the young party of pool players. “They couldn’t wait, they came running in from the bus,” Argyle said. “Never had that when I was at school.” Corban van Leerdam (15) lines up a shot during a game. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 050820-AB-0712

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From Wall Street to weaving From P1 Elizabeth added that while the pandemic had created more exporting challenges due to higher shipping costs with limited passenger aircraft services, it was busier than ever. The manufacturing plant was struggling to keep up with demand as people had more time for crafts in lockdown and became part of a movement towards sustainability. The extended Ashford family is looking forward to getting Mill House up and running again after it was closed about two months ago in order to undertake a refit and refurbishment. Mill House has a café and craft store which is the Ashford Handicraft retail site.

$30,000 GRANT WELCOMED The Ashford family has welcomed the announcement of $30,000 for strengthening work at the historic flour mill Mill House in Ashford Village. Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson announced the grant, from the Heritage EQUIP programme, on Wednesday. “Heritage buildings provide a real-life tangible connection to our history, and collectively tell a story about the communities we live in,” Robertson said. “The building has undergone recent renovations, but requires further bracing work to reach structural strength requirements.” A total of 42 buildings received financial support in the latest EQUIP funding round, and additional funding of $3.1 million in Budget 2020 meant the programme had been extended for a further year. Labour List MP Jo Luxton also welcomed the announcement, saying it was exciting for Mill House, but also representative of the high level of government investment in Mid Canterbury. “I’m really pleased and grateful that this government has acknowledged the rural and regional areas in New Zealand, and particularly Ashburton has had significant money come our way,” she said. Examples included a $7.5 million loan to the Opuke hot pools project announced last year, and $20 million recently for the Ashburton library and civic centre project.

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Hitting the streets again By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Firearms licence holders will take to streets of Ashburton again on Saturday. Members of the firearms community from all over Canterbury and the South Island will continue their protest against the government’s Firearms Law Firearms – that they say unfairly, unreasonably and unjustifiably scapegoat the innocent. Rally organiser Bob McDonald said the third protest was about keeping the pressure on the Government “until we can see common sense coming back into the argument”. “Nothing has really changed,” he said. “With all the talking and justifying from the firearms owners the government is still blindly pushing on with its agenda and not taking notice of what we are saying at all. “We are just trying to keep people aware that these gun laws are unfair and they are

A testing time with roller coasters There were some “seriously good” roller coasters being built at the EPRO8 Challenge for Year 5 to 8 pupils held at Ashburton Intermediate School hall this week, according to organiser Kelvin Thiele. Ashburton Borough was among schools brainstorming in teams to construct the required 1.5-metre tall tower, with an eye to ensuring a large marble would roll around it before dropping 30 centimetres, going on a see-saw, and then triggering the next marble to do the same. EPRO8 features a range of challenges and is held nationwide, with winners announced for each region. More than 10 Mid Canterbury schools participated this week, and winners are off to the semi-final held at the intermediate on August 26 and 27, before the Canterbury championship in Christchurch on September 8. PHOTO SUPPLIED

not representing the interest of the New Zealand public.” He said while it may sound great in theory, in practical terms it doesn’t work. “The MSSA (military style semi-automatics) thing needed tidying up, but they have just gone way too far. “They have upset a large group of law abiding citizens and pushed them to being criminals.” Stewart Hydes, spokesman for the Rakaia branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association, said that New Zealand already had some of the most effective firearms laws in the world and they just needed a few tweaks. “We were as shocked and horrified at the Christchurch Mosque shootings, as everybody else, but for our government to turn upon and scapegoat us, a significant yet innocent minority, for the actions of one foreign madman our police let through the net remains extremely disappointing. “We have always agreed there were some laws and regulations that needed

changing. Indeed, we had been asking for this, for years before the Christchurch tragedy. “We have always wanted and asked to be a consultative part of bringing about those changes. “But we were disappointed to have been politically steam-rolled, through abuse of our democratic due processes. “The end result – is now we feel aggrieved. And as aggrieved people – we have no intention of going away.” The aim of the protest is to continue to highlight the firearm licence holders’ concerns around the changes, and that as firearms licence holders equate to around 10 per cent of the voting population, they have an ability to make an impact on the election, Hydes said. The previous two protests in Ashburton have been the two largest held in the country, and it is expected this weekend’s protest to be no different. The protestors will gather at the Ashburton RSA at 10am with a march at 11am.

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CONSERVATION

Saving the birds from predators By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Old poachers make pretty good conservationists, says Russell Langdon. The Riverbridge Conservation Park founder has a QSM for services to conservation, but he turns into a poacher when it comes to trapping predators. Langdon has established an extensive set of wetlands and aviaries at his Lagmhor farm to create the park, where kakariki, weka, brown teal, little owl, marsh crakes, stilts and spoonbill thrive. The latest newcomers are two newly-hatched weka, being cared for by their parents in a ground aviary. But when it comes to protecting the many beautiful birds which breed at the sanctuary, Langdon becomes the worst enemy of a certain type of animal, that being predatory mammals. As he has battled over the years with mainly stoats, ferrets and rats, Langdon has perfected a trap design that is working wonders at the park in keeping the breeding birdlife safe. He said he had called his new invention Old Poacher’s Trap, and was pleased in a recent experiment where he put it, bait-free, right next to a DOC trap, which had bait, and it came out superior, ultimately killing two ferrets, three stoats and two rats, while

One more dead stoat is a victory for Russell Langdon and the many birds which live at Riverbridge Conservation Park. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 030820-SS-100

the other trap did not get anything. Both traps have a mousetrap style spring trigger inside.

Langdon believed it was the design of the exterior of the trap that made it work best, its long

wooden rectangular wooden box structure with an arched doorway luring the predator inside.

“They can’t resist running through, they think it’s a tunnel or a burrow,” Langdon said.

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They won the Mustang! Winchmore farmers Graeme and Tania Hollings are now owners of a new Ford Mustang car as the winners of the Ruralco 2020 Instore Days’ grand prize. This year’s Ruralco Instore Days kicked off on June 1 with every $250 spent with Ruralco Instore Days’ participating suppliers until July 8, enabling members to enter the draw to win the car. Ruralco chief executive Rob Sharkie said he thanked “all those that spent with us and our suppliers over the Instore Days period to gain entries in the prize pool”. “Thanks also to our suppliers who par-

ticipated in this year’s event and without whose support we couldn’t put this campaign together. “We are truly humbled with the support for this year’s Instore Days and look forward to bringing you this well-known promotion for years to come.” This year the opportunity to participate in the Instore Days extended well beyond Ruralco’s three stores in Methven, Rakaia, and Ashburton. As farmers were able to participate via online purchases, the new format meant Ruralco’s special offers were open to farmers throughout the country.

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Read the job description, it says governance, not management By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

hen you sit around a council table you carry the weight of community expectations on your shoulders. Your job is to ensure the district is ticking over as it should, that the right decisions are made and that the community, by and large, gets what it wants – and can afford – in the way of facilities. A team of councillors is the equivalent to a board of directors. It’s a hands-off job, it’s governance. What it’s not

is hands-on, rolling up your sleeves, making decisions on who does what and how they do it. That’s the job of the experts, council staff. At yesterday’s council activity briefing meeting, where reports are presented from various staff about the nuts and bolts of projects under way or planned, a couple of councillors jumped the fence. And there’s always one area where there’s a high risk of that occurring – anything to do with roads. You have to feel sorry for the council’s roading team. They prepare reports and faithfully speak to those reports at every

activity briefing meeting, but they could be forgiven for feeling that whatever they do or say, it won’t be right, One meeting they provide too much information, too much detail, too many acronyms. Taking that on board, the next meeting they pare it back and it’s not enough. When it comes to roading, the council’s experts always have defacto team members in a couple of councillors – usually those with rural roots. Yesterday was no exception. The usual suspect, Stuart Wilson had plenty to say on the subject. Mayor Neil Brown was absent, but he’s usually happy to wade

in on roading issues too. Contracts, pothole repairs, grading or sealing schedules, nothing is sacred. Month after month roading staff are on the mat, month after month they provide answers, but it seems those answers are never good enough because they don’t provide the minute detail some councillors want. It took a first term councillor, Rodger Letham to herd the roading interrogators into line – hands-off, they’re the experts, we’re here to govern, we don’t need to know which shovel of shingle is going where, he said. And he’s right. A timely reminder.

DISTRICT COUNCIL

Airport users in for hefty fee hike By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

A funding review of Ashburton Airport could see its users hit with a hefty fee increase. The 100 hectare airport on the outskirts of Ashburton is owned by the Ashburton District Council and land is leased to a large number of private hangar owners. The airport is also well used by private aircraft and for other aviation activities. Currently it is being run at considerable cost to ratepayers, with less than $1 being collected from lease charges, rates and fees for every $5 spent on its operation and maintenance, council business support manager Paul Brake said. “We’ve started reassessing how the airport is funded so that costs are more fairly distributed between the users, the council and ratepayers,” he said. This has meant rent reviews on all leases and these are now at commercial and recreational rents that are at 66 per cent of the current assessed market rate, Brake said.

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A cash injection through the Provincial Growth Fund will see about 30 apprenticeship opportunities become available in the Ashburton District. Ashburton District Council economic development manager Bevan Rickerby is working with economic development organisations in Timaru and North Otago on a project that is designed to create new employment and training opportunities. An open meeting was held in Ashburton two weeks ago and

Traffic lights They’ve been on the most needed list for years, but finally its all go for traffic lights at Ashburton’s Walnut Avenue-State Highway One intersection. The lights project is now in the final design stages and is likely to go out to tender later this year. Work is scheduled to start early next year. At an Ashburton Road Safety meeting on Tuesday, the good news on the Walnut Avenue lights was delivered, but when it came to lights in Tinwald it’s a project where there’s still more discussion than action. While the Lagmhor Road/Agnes Street intersection with the highway has been tagged as the site for traffic signals, there’s still plenty of debate on the location.

Rakaia speeds Road speeds are likely to reduce on State Highway One through Rakaia, but while this change is on the New Zealand Transport Agency’s radar, no time frame has been given other than an indication this could occur ‘in the near future.’ It is listed by the New Zealand Transport Agency as one of the priority areas for change. That change could come at the same time as the controversial central safety wire barrier is erected in open speed areas of the highway.

Roading money The New Zealand Transport Agency is chasing funds for several low cost roading improvements in Ashburton. These include improving traffic merges on State Highway One at South Street, improving the Tinwald corridor on State Highway One, area wide road side hazard removal and undergrounding power lines alongside State Highways one and 77.

Safer road curves “For some users, rents will have increased, while for others they will have remained largely the same.” Current rents vary between six cents and $2 per square metre. In February next year the council will resume charging rates for all airport users. Currently this has been subsidised at a significant cost to ratepayers and the council, Brake said.

In addition to increasing land rentals the council is also reviewing how its fees are charged for the range of services it provided at the airport, such as water, rubbish removal and general maintenance. “All airport leases include provision for these charges so that everyone is contributing a fair proportion. Until now these haven’t been charged, but we are looking to begin phasing

these in from the second half of next year.” The council would continue to contribute 60 per cent towards those costs but this would gradually reduce to 30 per cent over time, Brake said. “To help strike a fair balance, charges will differ depending on whether you are a commercial or recreational user or if you are a community user or have a licence to occupy.”

Big win in apprenticeship support scheme By Sue Newman

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that was well attended by both potential apprentices and employers, Rickerby said. “We got 44 indications of apprenticeships and we’ll be able to have 30 in the initial intake with the funding.” That number did not take into account job training opportunities in the primary sector, he said. The apprenticeship support scheme came with funding from three streams – the Tertiary Education Commission, the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Each funding stream came

with different criteria ranging from new apprentices, apprentices in their first and second year and for level 3-7 sub degree programmes delivered by tertiary providers. The objective of the scheme was to both to train apprentices and to assist employers to attract new and to retain existing apprentices, while dealing with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This support came at a time when there was still significant uncertainty around the real impact of Covid-19 on job loss numbers, Rickerby said. Ashburton’s job seeker num-

bers were up about 200 for the June quarter, in spite of a rise in job vacancies. Some of those job losses were seasonal workers, but the number came as a surprise particularly when it ran counter to the national trend, he said. If migrants who were effectively stranded in New Zealand and who couldn’t get benefits were taken into account, that number could be significantly higher, he said. Rickerby expects the wind up of the government’s wage top up scheme next month to see another surge in registered job seekers.

Chevrons have been placed on bends on two of the Ashburton district’s accident prone bends. One of these is near the intersection of Cochranes and Seafield roads and the other on Acton Road near Gardiners Road.

New stop sign Three crashes in the last six months have prompted the Ashburton Dsitrict Council to put in place additional safety measures at the intersection of Middle and Belt roads. The intersection is now controlled by a stop sign, no stopping signs have been installed near the intersection and the Middle Road approach has been narrowed.

Public toilets Vandals have forced the council to close its Ashburton Domain playground toilet block. The block was damaged by arsonists and one cubicle will require a full refit and will not reopen for some time. The block itself will reopen once an electrical inspection has been completed. One of the last links with the past in terms of long drop toilets will disappear early next year when the council replaces old toilets at Bowyers Stream and Wakanui Beach with two new prefabricated toilets that come with a $193,000 price tag.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Reuse, repair and regift By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

There was a lot of thinking outside the square and looking at recovered items in a different light at the resource and recovery park on Saturday. The Ashburton Timebank joined up with Eco Educate to give a free hands-on Rags and Remnants education session where participants were shown how to turn everyday items in the resource shop into something useful. Anthea Moore, from Eco Educate, pointed out that the key to sustainable living means recycling should be the last thing we turn to. “Refuse is first and if you can’t do that then look at reusing, repairing or regifting,” she said. Timebank co-ordinator, Mari Swindley chimed in with examples of how she had transformed dreary t-shirts into something unique by sewing on patterned fabric from other garments. Swindley said participants often bounce ideas off each other and come up with a way of using an old shirt or a glass bottle for something completely different. Don’t ever buy new buttons, said Moore, they can always be cut off old shirts from here and the fabric used to make something else. Swindley has rediscovered the joy of hand sewing. “I can make something while sitting in front of the TV at night time. There’s something quite calming about sewing material by hand.” To demonstrate her skills, Swindley showed off a warm winter coat that she had cobbled together from various fabrics, finished off with contrasting

In brief New era in recycling Information packs will be delivered to all properties using the council’s wheelie bin service as part of an education programme to ensure only the right items are placed in recycling bins. The pack will include a sticker that can be placed on each bin as an on the spot reminder to play by the rules and “bin it right” to ensure recycling is not contaminated with non-recyclables.

Actress to visit New Zealand actor Robyn Malcolm is returning to her home town of Ashburton on Tuesday. Following her latest movie, This Town, making its debut at Regent Cinema this week, Malcolm will be at the cinema to answer questions about shooting the movie, alongside the movie’s director, scriptwriter and actor David White. The Q&A session will be at 5.40pm, following a 4pm screening of the movie. Mercedes Walkman, Christine Mabon and Mari Swindley talk through their options. blanket stitch on the outside. The lining is made from a set of her old winter bed sheets. “Pretty uninspiring pattern for bed sheets, but it looks great on the upturned cuffs of my jacket,” she said. Apparently her daughter was mortified when she realised what the lining is. The Mid Canterbury timebank now boasts 192 members from all around the district. Each member earns time credits by helping out other members or by sharing their knowledge of a particular subject with a group. “Most of the time credits are earned between individual members. They may be cooking for someone, driving them to appointments or picking something up from out of town.” Swindley says belonging to timebank is a great way of asking for help or helping someone else.

Timebank co-ordinator Mari Swindley and Anthea Moore from Eco Educate dismantling an electric blanket at the Rags and Remnants education session on Saturday. “The system only works if people are constantly earning and spending time points, people are giving and receiving all the time.” Timebank also works for those

who want to volunteer, but cannot commit to being somewhere a certain time each week. “You can do more when you are not so busy and let it drop off for a while when time gets short.”

O’Neill to perform Ashburton’s Simon O’Neill will perform alongside soprano Natasha Wilson and baritone Edward Laurenson in Christchurch on Sunday. The pandemic has meant the opera stars are home with borders closed and large concerts cancelled worldwide. They’ll be performing a programme that has been curated by O’Neill himself, and includes musical selections by Handel, Mozart, Gounod and Bernstein. New Zealand-based mezzo soprano Kristin Darragh and pianist David Kelly complete the stellar line-up, which will take to the stage at The Piano, 2pm.

Post covid Numbers at the EA Networks Centre are now back close to pre-Covid levels. Gym and group fitness classes have returned to 95 per cent of the earlier level and in the stadium capacity use is being reached during peak times. The pool area was well used during the school holidays and learn to swim classes are at full capacity again with 793 enrolments to start the new term.

Building consents The number of building consents issued for the year to June 30 was well down on the previous year, dropping from 673 to 582. The value of that work, however, was up, growing from $115,259,771 million to $117,988,753 million

Staff shortage Keen participants heavily involved in courses at last year’s Methven Summer School.

Summer school launches new courses By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Methven Summer School has been inspired to offer several new courses after the Covid-19 lockdown presented plenty of opportunities for people to consider new hobbies. Chairperson Sandy Redmond said that a number of the new and returning courses were catering to things that people had wanted to try, or tried and failed at, during the lockdown. One of those was making sourdough, and the return of

the course was so popular that the course was fully booked within hours of registrations on Tuesday. Redmond said the committee had been busy over lockdown working on new courses and some old favourites for the 2021 Summer School in January. “It can be time consuming deciding on courses, then securing tutors, and working through the logistics of days, costs and locations,” she said. “Throw in a few extra requirements like internet access and tutor availability and it’s no easy task to pull it all together.

“Luckily previous committees have fine-tuned most of the details on what works and it all seems to come together in the end.” Due to demand Redmond said there would be two knitting courses on offer, one for beginners and a more advanced class. “We had requests from a number of people asking to put on a knitting course because they had tried to start over lockdown and either didn’t know how to knit, couldn’t remember how or simply wanted to get better.” Some of the other new courses include eco-friendly clean-

ers, basket weaving, print making, American barbecue and a course on family tree research. There are also some popular regulars including sausage, cheese, and chocolate making and photography. “They have been offered for a while but they are still very popular and people still want to do them,” Redmond said. Registrations for the courses opened this week and are on a first-in first -served basis, Redmond said. Find out more on the website: www.methvensummerschool. co.nz

A staff shortage in the EA Networks pool area has meant the large inflatable play equipment stayed in storage during the recent school holidays. Staffing levels, however, have been boosted by a string of new recruits, most of these people in an older age bracket than the usual lineup of student recruits, centre manager Steve Prescott said. He’s hoping that will mean a more stable workforce going forward.

Masks urged The Ministry of Health has updated its advice on face masks. DirectorGeneral of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield yesterday said it is now recommending households add sufficient masks for every member of the household. “These do not need to be medical-grade masks.” Currently it is not necessary to wear masks but if there are outbreaks, masks will be an important component of the strategy.

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KATH WOODLEY

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hink you can’t sing? Think again, says singing teacher Kath Woodley. As you belt out your favourite song, how you hear yourself is completely different to how others hear you. And just because you do not have the confidence now, that does not mean you will always feel like that. “They never expect you to pick up a violin and play it perfectly, but that’s what we expect of people with singing, they expect you to do it perfectly the first time,” Woodley said. “I have never found a person I can’t teach to sing, and I have been teaching singing for 35 years.” The 70-year-old has a particular interest in late-start singers, because that is what she is herself. While she had grown up in a musical family and was good at piano, she was generally relegated to the back row when it came to choirs. She developed a debilitating sense of not being able to sing, and turned her back on a possible career in music when she did not take up a scholarship to study piano at tertiary level after high school. At school she had also been good at science, and, following a discussion with the high school careers advisor, decided to become a science teacher. “I was told I had to make a choice, I wish I hadn’t been told that.” However, that musical yearning, and longing to be able to sing, never left her. One day, while working as a high school science teacher in Opotiki at the age of 33, she had an epiphany. Until that moment, she had always let the doubt she had about her own voice overrule any such urge. She said she must have been reading an article or something, because on that day she woke up

with a conviction. “I thought ‘If I die today, what would be the one thing I would be unhappy about not doing’?” That thing was singing, and over the next 10 years, she set about completely changing her career from science teacher into singing teacher. “I needed that creativeness, and I just couldn’t find that in the sciences and maths.” She worked her way up the Trinity College grades, and ended up getting a teaching scholarship to retrain at Waikato University to become a singing teacher. Woodley was now happy, in her early 40s and teaching singing in schools, as well as teaching adults. She has now taught from beginning to diploma level in all genres – classical, jazz, music theatre and modern. She has been a performer, soloist, conductor and accompanist, and in 2012 studied with noted singer, conductor and pianist Scott McCoy at Ohio University. She has completed her Master of Music and is a past president of the New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing. “It’s the best job you can have, because you are singing all day, I don’t know a better job,” she said. Woodley said she was now trying to retire, and has moved to Methven from the North Island to be closer to her grandchildren. However, she has a few private pupils, and is the musical director for the Mid Canterbury Choir. She was appointed earlier this year, but hasn’t had a chance to use her talent yet, due to the pandemic meaning the cancellation of Messiah. The first choir productions for the year will instead be its Christmas concerts, in Ashburton and Geraldine. Woodley said there were about 40 choir members, and she was hoping to get more people, particularly male tenors, on board. So to any men and women out there who think they can’t sing,

Methven’s Kath Woodley followed her dream to become a singing teacher, leaving behind her successful career in secondary school science. Susan Sandys reports.

Kath Woodley has a particular interest in late-start singers, because she is one herself. PHOTO JADE THORBY PHOTOGRAPHY Woodley has a message for you – think again. And perhaps even give consideration to joining the Mid

Canterbury Choir. The choir has its first rehearsal for the year on August 24, and will hold an open night, for

anyone thinking about joining to come along to, on August 31 at 7.15pm in the Bradford Room at Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

CLEAN-UP CALL

Carters Creek looking to a cleaner future By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

In the past Carters Creek earned itself the unsavoury reputation as the ‘toilet of Tinwald,’ but Willie Leferink is on a mission to change that. The landowner and Hinds Lions Club member is on the search for a group of like-minded people who want to clean up and restore the health of the creek. It’s a job that’s been on various to-do lists for years, but Leferink believes its time has come. On Tuesday he made a pitch to the Ashburton District Council’s biodiversity advisory group for their support, saying its restoration would be a great community project. A community group has walked the creek, noted the issues and the remedial work that was needed, Leferink said. “We get a lot of complaints from people at the bottom end of the creek about what comes out of it. Our main aim is for this

to be a community project and we want to see what ideas this group can come up with.” Fencing, bank stablisation and planting were the three issues that needed to be addressed, with fencing number one to ensure stock were kept out of the waterway for its entire length, he said. “We’ve met with the landowners to see what they expect and to tell them what we expect because of the new regulations that mean they have to fence the creek.” Leferink said his goal was to have a group made up of people from a range of groups and interest sectors involved. “The Hinds Lions are not there to do all the work, we’re looking for people who’re keen to help because planting is one thing, maintaining that planting is also important.” The project was not at a stage where funding could be sought, but Leferink said it was his aim to fund it through the community with some input from ECan and the Ashburton District Council.

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his year’s general election might be six weeks away, but it’s already a hot topic of conversation with the residents at Terrace View Retirement Village Each morning residents gather over a cup of tea and discuss the issues of the day. Their activities co-ordinator reads through newspaper articles and encourages residents to share their opinions. At Terrace View this week, conversations kept returning to the election and the opinions shared indicated that while they might not be happy with the way

New Zealand was being run or with the behaviour of politicians, political allegiances ran deep. If there’s one thing residents were united on, activities co-ordinator Louisa Russell said, it was that Winston Peters had had his day. Maurie Allan always votes. He believes it‘s his duty and he believes it’s his right to have a say in who runs his country. But he’s a creature of habit – and belief – when it comes to how he casts his vote. That doesn’t mean he’s always happy with the people, parties and politics being peddled, however.

“I don’t like politicians at all, they should all want to do what’s best for New Zealand,” he said. With the departure of Rangitata’s National candidate John Falloon, Maurie is concerned that he won’t know the candidate he’s voting for. “I wonder if any of them are coming in here to talk to us, because I won’t be voting for someone I don’t know. I like to see the candidates and I’ve always gone to candidate meetings.” And he had a message for local body politicians too – they should keep politics out of what’s going on around the council table.

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For a group of women living in the village’s apartments, politics was not on the radar as they gathered for morning tea. They were continuing a habit formed during the Covid-19 lockdown. While some people might have felt isolated during the weeks they were unable to go out, living in the large Terrace View bubble meant there was always someone to visit and spend time with. New friendships were formed, new activities and hobbies learned and for them, it was a happy rather than a stressful time, they said. Countless games of cards were played, movies were watched and ice creams consumed. It was a time where friendships were forged and cemented. And when lockdown lifted, many of the new activities remained part of the village’s activity schedule. “It was a really good experience. When it came time to go out again we didn’t really want to,” one woman said.

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Fancy a trip to the beach? Try Wakanui By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

aybe don’t go dreaming of that overseas holiday just yet. A whole swathe of Kiwis are starting to get itchy feet as they await the opening of borders to allow them to jet their way off to their favourite holiday locations around the world. But as other countries, in particular our closest neighbour Australia, seem to still be troubled by coronavirus, that hope of getting there even by the end of the year seems to be fading fast. And then a job advertisement, spotted on the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment website this week really hammered the point home. It was revealed that the Government was on the hunt for employees within the corona virus-managed isolation and quarantine team. To the naked eye, that’s nothing major – but delving a little deeper, the suggestion that the jobs are two-year contracts is quite alarming. It could in some way suggest that there is belief in high places, that life in isolation and border controls is going to continue, or is, at least, believed to be going to continue, for quite some time. And so, plans of sunning yourself on an exotic beach, or skiing in the middle of winter on the other side of the world seem even more far-fetched than they perhaps did at the start of the week. So much conversation at the moment seems to be centred around what might happen if there is another outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand. So much so, in fact, that it’s almost as though it’s expected and the underlying message is that we all should be ready. Looking across the Tasman at the moment, parts of Australia are in dire straits, and not one New Zealander will want to see a return to the way things were a few months ago. So, perhaps the idea of having our borders shut, maintaining isolation standards and being incredibly vigilant isn’t the worst thing in the world. Just think, spring is nearly here which means summer is just around the corner. It might not be possible to lie on a beach in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, but at least you can take the towel and sunblock out to Wakanui Beach and pretend. That’s the same, right?

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s it possible for things to get out of hand in a good way? Yes it is! Trust me I know because I’m living it at the moment. My wife’s family is a very tightknit unit and enjoy socialising together. I love that and wish my family was more like that. Don’t get me wrong, it’s always good times when my two brothers and I get together, but with Greg doing his best to sidestep Covid in Brisbane and Mark in Christchurch, the three of us don’t get together enough. As I have mentioned in several prior columns, Greg is right into brewing his own beer in Aussie and has won several awards for his finished product. He introduced Mark and I to

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craft beers during our visits to his place in years gone by, including a sour beer brewed by monks using the wild yeast in the air. Mark and I both share Greg’s enjoyment of sampling craft beers and with over 100 craft beer breweries in New Zealand now, we’ve still got plenty of work in front of us. When I first entered the fold and started socialising with Manda’s family, her brothers enjoyed a beer but were happy enough supping away on what my brother Greg calls ‘mega swill’, aka Speights. Unlike Greg, who grabbed us

and charged full steam ahead into hoppy IPAs, I introduced the lads to Krombacher, a German style Pilsner, that’s easy to drink and great value for money. From there we ventured into some craft beer sampler boxes. These are a great way to find the style of craft beer you like. This is where things started to get out of hand in a good way. Unfortunately most of the beer sales outlets in town don’t stock a lot of the mixed packs. We were forced to venture to three outlets last Saturday before we found a mixed pack we hadn’t tried before. The “out of hand” has progressed further and now one of the brothers-in-law has joined Beer Hub.

It’s an online subscription service that features a different brewery each month and sends you samples of their product to your door. As well as the once-a-month deliveries, they offer a weekly top-up package. I have taken advantage of this offer and will do many times in the future I’m sure. But wait there’s more out of handidness (new word for you). The Nixon Street Beer Club has now materialised. We all now have our own beer glass and as you are reading this they are being etched with our names and the Nixon Street Beer Club on them. In all honesty though, the main driving force behind the

NSBC was getting glasses all the same size. This makes it a whole lot easier to pour an even amount in each glass when working your way through a sample pack. Plus having your name on your glass becomes more and more beneficial as that process progresses. Till next week Hoo roo Phill Hooper ‘Crafty’ Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Creative approach to law-making unwelcome By Kim Reilly

aking good regulations relies on following sound, robust and proper law-making processes. The government’s recent approach to a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) instead fell somewhere between dancing around the line of proper process, and boldly jumping beyond it. Federated Farmers raised earlier concerns with the lack of public input into important aspects of the Bill, particularly where matters went beyond its intended scope. Those concerns only intensified as the Bill worked its way through the parliamentary process. All major political parties agree that the RMA needs comprehensive review and reform. In fact, as early as 2018, the Government agreed to a two stage reform process. Stage 1 was to be a narrow

scoped bill on matters that did not add significant complexity or costs. Stage 2 was to be comprehensive reform of the entire resource management system. To facilitate Stage 2 reform, the government set up a working group, whose final report is due back to government this month. It was agreed that Stage 2 was where complex issues, such as the interaction between the RMA and climate change policy, were to be considered. The government’s own background documents made it clear such matters required significant consultation with a range of stakeholders to understand views and practical implications on the ground. As climate change was not included within the Bill when it was released for submissions, submitters did not know to submit on it, provide evidence, or raise it during Select Committee hearings. However, a hundred or so individuals did submit saying that climate change should have

been part of the Bill. Select Committee’s response to this feedback should have been that Cabinet had agreed it was too important to be considered as part of the narrow Bill, and that it would be addressed through the comprehensive Stage 2 reform. Instead, the Select Committee added it onto the Bill after submissions and hearings had finished, with no opportunity for other submitters or councils to provide views or evidence. Of even more concern, is that further significant changes were made to the Bill via what is known as Supplementary Order Papers (SOPs), presented to the House the day the Bill was passed (June 24, 2020). These significant last minute additions included provision for regulations to be made around farm plans, and fertilising monitoring and reporting. Neither of these matters just ‘appeared’ on the Government’s radar in June 2020. They were

clearly considered well before this time, but the decision was made to circumvent good process. Government papers from July 2019 discussed how the government could turn the existing framework of industry-led farm plans into a risk-based regulatory regime with mandatory, enforceable farm plans, and infringement offences. It was noted that while including such matters in the Bill itself would allow the public to properly submit, that this important process risked delaying the Bill. Ultimately, it was decided to instead add these matters to the Bill via a SOP at the end of the process after public submissions, to avoid delaying the Bill’s passing. To be clear, the concept of mandatory, enforceable farm plans, which were open to infringement offences when not met, were not discussed with farmers, or the sector, at any part of the Bill process, or the sepa-

rate Action for Healthy Waterways freshwater reform process. All these major additions to the Bill were found to only partially meet Government’s quality assurance criteria, due to the lack of public input or consultation on each. Fundamental changes to our resource management system are too important to rush and get wrong. Being creative is an admirable trait in most aspects of Kiwi ingenuity. It is not, however, when it comes to adhering to New Zealand’s democratic law-making processes. Kim Reilly is the Federated Farmers South Island regional policy manager. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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157 Kermode, Ashburton • A quality build this townhouse has all the bells and whistles • Three bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR • Double attached garaging and good off-street parking.

Enquiries over $490,000 3

9 Alford Forest Road

Negotiations • Four bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/dining area and large living area • Fuly fenced and easy-care section

over $275,000 4

Lot 1 Grigg Street, Ashburton • Brand-new home located in one of Ashburton’s Premier locations • 3 Bedrooms, Master has an ensuite and plenty of storage • Open plan kitchen, dining and living are all with plenty of room

For sale $625,000 3

Lot 4 Grigg Street, Ashburton • Brand-new home located in one of Ashburton’s Premier locations • 3 Bedrooms, Master has an ensuite and plenty of storage • Open plan kitchen, dining and living are all with plenty of room

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For sale $599,000 3

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Breath-taking Rakaia Gorge 3A-46 Zig Zag Road, Rakaia Gorge Imagine waking up to views of the shimmering Rakaia River and majestic Mount Hutt range. Make it a reality with this elevated self-contained three-bedroom chalet which stands alone and boasts a modern décor, warm natural timber finishes, 2 bathrooms, underfloor heating, heat pump and private balcony. Part of the Mt Hutt Lodge complex, located only 1 hour from

Christchurch and 10 minutes from the Mt Hutt access road; golf courses and Methven township – this is a true high-country retreat with all the comforts of home. The complex includes a licensed restaurant/bar and fresh water outdoor pool. A tranquil retreat or a comfortable base for an actionpacked lifestyle - the choice is yours. The owner is highly motivated and has given clear instruction to sell.

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$279,000

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25 Wills Street, ASHBURTON A modern west side townhouse in a sought after central location is awaiting your inspection. Enjoy the versatility provided with an office, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attic storage system. The hub of the home is the streamlined kitchen which looks out to the attractive garden and offers plenty of storage. Designed with the sun in mind, the open plan

living flows seamlessly to the private courtyard. When you combine easy care grounds; fully fenced security and a convenient location it adds up to easy living at its best.

Offers over $599,000 Web ID AUW2288044 View Sunday, 11.30am - 12 noon

18 Country Place, ALLENTON Surrounded by quality homes you will find this three-bedroom family oasis with a games room which could be used as a fourth bedroom or second lounge for the summer. The kitchen offers a family bar, lots of bench space, cupboards and pantry, the living area is open plan with an office nook. This home is heated by a log burner plus HRV with double glazing throughout and great indoor-outdoor

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34 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON Prominence, location and style are all rolled into one with this fantastic two storey home offering instant street appeal. The tiled entrance way with raised ceiling sets the scene for a home with uncompromising attention to detail and high specification incorporating schist features. This superbly designed residence is built with impeccable indoor/outdoor flow and multiple

places to relax and unwind. An open-plan kitchen, large dining area and living space all have views to the gardens. You will love the interconnecting purpose-built cinema room with bar, in-built screen, projector and multi-zoned sound system.

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For Sale $845,000 Web ID AUW2338164 View Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Light and Sunny Superbly located in an established inner west side location, this tidy home may just have what you’ve been looking for. This sunny and warm three bedroom home has plenty of heating options with a free standing log burner and heat pump plus a heat transfer system to keep the bedrooms (all double glazed) toasty. A low maintenance section which is fully fenced and provides plenty of room to park your camper and trailer.

Move-in and relax! This family home is located in the fabulous Catherwood Avenue in the heart of Allenton located close to schools and shops. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, double tandem garage, plenty of off-street parking. Open plan kitchen with modern gas oven, tiled floors and lots of cupboards. The living room is open plan with a log burner keeping you cosy during the winter months. Gas hot water.

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For Sale $725,000 Web ID AUW2383496 View Sunday, 10.30pm - 11am

The lounge opens into a sunny conservatory, with doors opening onto the backyard giving you access to the spa pool tucked in the corner. With a fully fenced backyard this home has recently had a makeover and is ready for new owners.

For Sale $520,000 Web ID AUW2368915 View Sunday, 11.15am - 11.45am

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flow onto a large sunny deck. All bedrooms are doubles with built-in wardrobes, master with a WIR and en-suite. Well landscaped with quality plantings, double garage with single garage door to the side for access to the backyard. A family home complete with everything you need.

Seldom Available North-west facing stacking doors give access to the outdoor patio which is sheltered under a veranda and shade sail. Recently renovated bathroom includes a bath and shower plus the convenience of a second toilet within the internal double garage.

Offers over $479,000 Web ID AUW2430343 View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

153 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON Big on size and privacy this sculpted property is ready for new owners. Beautifully landscaped – complete with sweeping woodland driveway, discover this unexpected oasis within the town boundary. A property of this size is rarely available. Make it your own with this three bedroom, two bathroom character filled home and attached two bedroom self-contained flat.

The living areas give direct access to the sheltered, sunny patios and plenty of room for vehicles or hobbies in the modern workshop/garage building. If you are looking for a substantial home – make this magnificent property your own.

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Located in the ever popular inner west side this robustly constructed front unit will attract attention from a range of buyers, including smart investors and those looking to establish themselves on the property ladder. Two good sized bedrooms, a generous light filled living room, separate laundry and attached garage tick all the boxes here.

This character entertainer offers a bungalow with three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, predominately double glazed, the ambiance of a gas fireplace and a modern hostess kitchen. Stay warm with a ducted heating system and underfloor bathroom heating. Garaging to accommodate three vehicles, plus beautifully landscaped. For Sale $695,000 Web ID AUW2161801

A fantastic chance to buy a flat, front section in sought after Allenton. Title has been issued and part of the building consent fees have been paid. Bare land blocks in this location do not come up very often. Take this opportunity to secure a prime inner Allenton building site and be able to build with no covenants.

This property was admired by many who walked past during lockdown, lots of activity happening over this time and this home is now ready for new owners. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, one toilet, separate laundry, double garage and offstreet parking.

For Sale $180,000 Web ID AUW2366802

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For Sale $295,000 Web ID AUW2255386

Lifestyle and Future Potential 1.8ha 127 Company Road, Ashburton A property that will impress with the combination of a spacious fourbedroom home, along with all the features required for the perfect lifestyle package. Featuring open plan living and indoor-outdoor flow onto a generous wood deck that provides great outdoor family living options. Low maintenance Summerhill stone with all the ingredients to cater for excellent family living with the advantage of being only a few minutes drive from central Ashburton. • 200sqm Summerhill stone home

with carport/garage • Open plan living that flows to large outdoor patio • Own well with UV filter, fibre • Good shed storage/workshop options • Residential D zoned with subdivision plan available. The home is positioned for all-day sun within a private and sheltered fenced low-maintenance landscaped section with orchard, garden areas that are perfect for supply of fruit over summer, vegetables all-year round or just lie back and enjoy the lifestyle.

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Ashburton 1/14 Burnett Street

Ashburton 279 Tancred Street

Close in west side

Easy walk to the town centre. Ideal first investment or retirement project. Two spacious bedrooms, kitchen with street views and living opens out onto a private fenced courtyard. Heated by a near new heat pump. Single carport and easy care gardens.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 26 Aug 2020 View Sat 10.30-11am or by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

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Surprise package

Prepare to be surprised. This property was refurbished; an ensuite was added, a new kitchen, new bathroom, carpets, soft furnishings and decorations. The roof has been replaced, insulation installed and all windows are double glazed.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Wed 19 Aug 2020 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Tinwald 68 Nursery Drive

Elgin 252 Beach Road East

Opportunity knocks

This easy care property in a quiet cul de sac, has a new log burner and heat transfer system, this home is cosy year round with the bonus of a heat pump. The living/kitchen/dining faces north west. Master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Wed 19 Aug 2020 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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A cut above the rest

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Asking Price $1,150,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087

Tastefully remodelled luxurious home Stunning patio overlooking the pool Woodsman log burner and heat pump Double garage with attached sleepout Sheds with paddocks bounding river bush line

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Wake up and smell the roses If you are looking for a property with the potential to create income whilst having all the luxury of an architecturally designed home, then this all round appealing property must be considered. Located just minutes from the centre of Ashburton, this 8.4 hectare lifestyle property has the business Kakariki Flowers currently operating out of two substantial glass houses located at the rear of the property. Boasting an executive two storey home which is set amongst established gardens, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms the home is unique in all respects.

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Methven 1A Colcord Place

Methven 17 Spaxton Street

Jump on the ladder!

This townhouse has a light, open plan lounge with good indoor/outdoor flow onto a private courtyard. Tidy galley style kitchen. Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes. A separate laundry and there is the convenience of an internal access garage.

Price on Application View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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Personality plus

This grand statement is a testament of a 1940's home that has been lovingly and meticulously worked on. Set on a large corner section of 1104sqm with a park across the road, this property is a cracker for a growing family.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 11 Aug 2020 View Sat 11am-12pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 Fee Ensor 021 705 014

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Methven 32A Morgan Street

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Vendors motivated to sell - act now.

Asking Price $299,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

In the heart of town this cottage is a great first home or investment. Ready for you to move in and enjoy but with scope to add your own touches.

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Property in this price bracket, in this location is in high demand, so act fast to secure this modern townhouse for yourself. A low maintenance home to be enjoyed, with open plan living and an easy care fully fenced yard. Close to the town centre.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 13 Aug 2020 Suite 2, The Mall, Methven View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014

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Restaurants and accommodation

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Methven The Pantry Cosy, modern coffee house on the Main Street. Making and selling high quality goods serving locals and visitors alike. Scope to increase the business. This business offers you a great town to live and work in.

Two restaurants, eight motel units and a managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence. Stronechrubie, with clientele mostly from Christchurch and Mid Canterbury, also hosts special events with accommodation and dining packages.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 19 Aug 2020 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Maree Firth 027 542 1364

Business, land and buildings to be sold.

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Staveley 70 Flynns Road 3

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Where dreams are made Overflowing with possibility this is a stunningly located lifestyle block with potential for income. Just 15 minutes from Methven, fruit and berry trees galore and an array of sheds and endless options. Comfortably reside in the existing three-bedroom 110sqm home with its light-filled living space and wood burner while you turn your dream into a reality. Plus with the Southern Alps forming a striking backdrop with rolling foothills and tranquil countryside creating a picturesque setting how could you not fall in love with the stunning setting. Don't face the disappointment of missing out on this potential-packed property - call Fee today.

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Personality Plus 17 Spaxton Street, Methven Are you looking for a home with personality? Then this property is for you. This grand statement is a testament of a 1940s home that has been lovingly and meticulously worked on. The current owner fell in love with the beautiful wooden floors in the open plan kitchen and living, which is also a sun trap, light and spacious. The home has three double bedrooms, a renovated family bathroom, plus an additional separate toilet. Additionally, the home has a renovated laundry, double garage, free-standing fire on wetback, two WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

heat pumps, woodshed, and ample storage. Coming home to this oasis is a real pleasure and highlight of your day with a beautifully maintained garden with two outdoor patios for the family to enjoy. Set on a large corner section of 1104sqm and a park across the road, this property is a cracker for a growing family. Have a passion and a desire to own a solidly built older yet warm and insulated home? You will not be disappointed with this one. This property is not a drive by, come in and experience this hidden treasure.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, August 7, 2020

Motoring August 7, 2020

oenigsegg has announced that its sensational world’s first ‘mega GT’ will be making its UK debut at this year’s Salon Privé Week. Long renowned for pushing the performance envelope, the Swedish brand will be presenting the all-new Gemera – its first four-seat model – in the magnificent surroundings of Blenheim Palace. Its name is derived from the Swedish words for ‘give more’, and it’s been

engineered to provide megacar performance but with a spacious interior and next-generation environmental technology. The result is a revolutionary new vehicle that can power four people and their carry-on luggage from 0-100kph in 1.9 seconds. The Gemera’s two-litre, three-cylinder engine named the Tiny Friendly Giant – or TFG for short –is able to run on conventional petrol as well as the very latest CO2-neutral renewable fuels,

and designed to be super-efficient. The TFG is complemented by three electric motors and the combined powertrain gives a total output of 1700bhp, with an immense 3500Nm of torque. The TFG can travel an additional 950 km at highway cruise speed in hybrid mode, totalling a 1000 km range.

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Memorable motoring A DEL-BOY SPECIAL

By Bernard Egan MOTORING WRITER

The reliable Reliant

ne thing leads to another, and recent discussions about Bristol cars did exactly that. Other perhaps now slightly obscure British marques from the past have been mentioned one being Reliant. The Reliant Motor Company was a British car manufacturer based in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. It was founded in 1935 and became defunct in 2002. Reliant focused on niche markets. Best known for the three-wheeled Reliant Robin, Reliant produced a wide variety of vehicles including sports cars, convertibles and commercial vehicles. Approximately half a million Reliant vehicles were produced. These were sold in at least nine countries. From the 1970s until the 1990s, Reliant was the UK’s second biggest British owned car manufacturer, behind British Leyland. To make their vehicles light, the company decided, in the mid-1950s, to produce car bodies from fibreglass. From this, Reliant became a pioneer in fibreglass design, techniques, and developments. Reliant also used fibreglass to produce kitchen countertops, train bodies, and personal watercraft shells. By the 1970s, Reliant was considered to be the largest producer of fibreglass in Europe. The only part of the Reliant Motor Company still operating after its closure is Reliant Parts World, which produces

spare parts for Reliant vehicles. Of course almost always when anyone mentions Reliant the famous Robin springs to mind. Sadly, because of people like Jeremy Clarkson and Mr Bean who made fun of it, the dear little Robin gained an undeserved reputation for falling over. Local enthusiast Colin Sweetman says it’s just not true; they are very stable on the road. And he should know – he’s got one, which he describes as a delightful vehicle. We’ve had a chat to Colin about Reliant cars, and at a later date will be able to share a story about another Reliant which he owns. Getting back to the Reliant 3 wheelers,

probably the most widespread myth regarding Reliant vehicles is that they cannot go around corners. This was supposedly demonstrated on Top Gear, but Jeremy Clarkson admitted in The Sunday Times that the Robin only rolled over frequently because the production team had tampered with the differential. If they hadn’t, the car would have been much more stable. It’s also a common misconception that the main character in the British television comedy series Only Fools and Horses – Derek “Delboy” Trotter – owned a Reliant Robin. But the Trotters’ van was actually a Reliant Regal Supervan III.

How many of us knew there was Reliant model with such a royal name? By the way, many people painted their Reliant Robins yellow with the famous Trotters’ Independent Trading Co lettering. Another widely held myth was that all Reliant 3-wheeler have no reverse gear; before 1964, the reverse gear would be disabled, but all Reliant vehicles were equipped with one. Reliant and Bristol, marques from the past – gosh that sounds a bit poetic doesn’t it. They are marques from the past but they are marques which are certainly not forgotten. And nor should they be.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, August 7, 2020

TOP VINTAGES

Shine it, and Show it. By Bernard Egan MOTORING WRITER

ith the combination of lockdown and winter your pride and joy may not have been out for a

while. The Ashburton Vintage Car Club have a remedy. On Sunday August 23, the club is staging a Show and Shine at their grounds on Maronan Road, between 1 and 3 pm. Anyone is welcome to bring any model of any make – the more the merrier. There is a small charge, with all proceeds going to The Ashburton Cancer Society. You don’t have to display a car. Spectators are more than welcome and there’ll be a People’s Choice award.

Bristols Galore

he photo of the beautiful Bristol 405 featured a fortnight ago brought back pleasant memories for Warwick and Juliana Protheroe. They recall seeing a line-up of Bristol cars at a show in Noosa last year. Warwick and Juliana got some great photos which they have kindly shared with us.

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TORNADO VALLEY

Former Ashburton superstar nears resumption Former Ashburton-owned, bred and racing trotter Tornado Valley is ready to rock. The former Inter Dominion champion hasn’t raced since winning at Melton on March 21, but is “raring to go,” according to his Australian trainer Andy Gath. “If the meeting wasn’t at Shepparton next week (Saturday week), he’d be going there, but as you, he’s an awfully traveller in the float so we’ll wait another week,” Gath said. “I’m waiting for the calendar to be finalised, but if there’s a free-for-all at Bendigo the week after (August 22), he’ll probably go there.”

Tornado Valley has been Australia’s dominant trotting for almost three years, but wins in the Melbourne Inter Dominion and Great Southern Star just a few months back stamped himself as the best in this part of the world. He began his career in the humble Mid Canterbury area, trained by Terry McMillan. Before his sale to Australia for an unreported sum, he raced on 57 occasions, winning seven and placing on 21 occasions for more than $70,000 in earnings. Now, he’s won 35 races – eight of them at Group 1 level – and almost $800,000, and

Addington harness

Wingatui gallops

earned a strong grip on the title of one of the best in the land. But the challengers are coming from everywhere. When he returns, he will have a fight on his hands against the likes of Wobelee, his stablemate McLovin and even the best version of Dance Craze, for the title as Australia’s best trotter. In the meantime, Wobelee and McLovin continue their fantastic recent rivalry in a 2200m free-for-all at Ballarat on Saturday night. McLovin won the first of their three consecutive stoushes this campaign, but Wo-

belee has taken the past two. Wobelee draws outside the front row this time, while McLovin in the lone back row runner and 2200m around Ballarat will really suit him. McLovin has firmed from $2.60 to $2.40 with the Aussie TAB, while Wobelee is $2.80 second elect. McLovin’s stablemate and recent Kiwi import C K Spur steps-up sharply in grade, but has the pole. He’s a $4.20 shot. “With the regional racing, it was the only race for him. Ideally we wouldn’t have him against these top ones just yet,” Gath said.

Today at Addington Raceway

R1 HRS CONSTRUCTION MOBILE PACE $10,000 1980m 17:38 1 30 Mossdale Mac Ben Hope R J Butt 2 25x45 Mark O’ronga 3 23x82 Delightful Dude Mark Purdon R D Holmes 4 2440x Khal Drogo N Rasmussen 5 83 Major Moose 6 950x0 Franco Hatton R D Close J R Dunn 7 27x63 Got You Covered B N Orange 8 9x Stephs Boy 9 79 Millwood Melody T M Williams Korbyn Newman 10 7 Keisha R2 HYDROFLOW TROT NZD $10,000 2600m 18:08 1 8x300 Gotta Ticket T M Williams 2 3507 Awesome Impee P J Wakelin 3 00x05 Shes So Right K Tomlinson Sh Tomlinson 4 02x32 Zsahara R D Close 5 74083 Cody Banner 6 8x990 Break Free Leonie Newton 7 087x7 Inherent Royal B N Orange 8 99x90 Halfway There L F O’Reilly J W Cox 9 86726 Pastrana K V Hadfield 10 See It Thru 11 80482 Sarah O’Reilly Yea You

12 43845 Eilish Hall J F Curtin J R Dunn Venus Tyron 13 8 R J Butt 14 270x5 Gold Chain 15 0 Aristocrat R T May R3 CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY NOW ON SALE MOBILE PACE NZD $12,500 1980m 18:37 1 2 Pace N Pride N Rasmussen H J Cullen 2 Maybe 3 Riveered Mikayla Lewis B N Orange 4 Shan Noble S J Ottley 5 Demand Respect 6 1 Darling Me Olivia Thornley T M Williams 7 1 Bettor Twist 8 x22x1 It’s All About Faith Mark Purdon R4 CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO TROT NZD $10,000 2600m 19:02 1 336x2 Majestic Sunset B N Orange 2 1758 Missucci 3 39233 Justan’s Sister Sheree Tomlinson John Morrison 4 58551 Sods Law I R Cameron 5 32224 Bright Glow 6 1664 The Bloss 7 27030 G D Smith Take After Me

8 8983 Count Eyre R D Close Sam Thornley 9 100x6 Call Me Trouble L F O’Reilly 10 79050 Jerry Garcia 11 66556 Rachmaninov T J Grant R D Holmes Tehoro Dazzle 12 62206 13 1500x I Dream Of Jeannie T M Williams 14 30992 Aorangi S J Ottley J R Dunn 15 14 Martha Stuart R5 ALLIED SECURITY MOBILE PACE $10,000 1980m 19:29 1 1x70x I’ll Write The Story K M Cox 2 0x404 Melody’s Mischief R T May 3 x9595 Hes Fast And Furious J R Dunn S J Ottley 4 318x4 Immer Besser 5 54933 Blue Chip Delight C J Defilippi 6 31673 Buckskin Sarah O’Reilly Ben Hope 7 3x615 Luella 8 48556 Cheddar Made Beta B N Orange 9 x3221 Eastwood Isabella T M Williams L F O’Reilly 10 0x015 Darryl Kerrigan R6 LAMB & HAYWARD HANDICAP TROT $12,500 2600m 19:56 1 300x9 Chief Of Staff J C E Thomas

2 x0786 Zsa Zoe Sh Tomlinson 3 68620 Fanny Hill M J Williamson B N Orange 4 x0198 Carnegie Hall 5 x51x3 American Pride Mark Purdon J W Cox 6 14671 Aladdin Sane J R Dunn 7 23223 The Player 8 51x54 Majestic Chevron T M Williams 9 48117 Midnight Assassin C J Defilippi 10 0x10x Muscle Mountain Ben Hope 11 4x462 Doff Your Cap R D Close John Morrison 12 8x707 Ruthless Kayla 13 1202x Heavyweight Hero R J Butt R7 TRACKSIDE DINING AT ADDINGTON MOBILE PACE NZD $12,500 1980m 20:26 1 24614 Eastwood Ideal Craig D Thornley J B Geddes 2 15x00 Razors Edge 3 0x123 Burnham Boy 4 14282 That Alexander Guy R D Close J F Curtin 5 22552 Tango Tara 6 21313 Franco Niven T M Williams B N Orange 7 22x33 Bettathanfast J R Dunn 8 158x6 Heisenberg 9 4419x Stars Tonight Kn Newman

R8 AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE NZD $10,000 1980m 20:56 1 Allswell Delight R T May 2 0x900 Churrasco Kerryn Tomlinson 3 45527 Westburn Bliss B N Orange T S Trathen 4 Rollwithit 5 6 With Grace Korbyn Newman 6 Iksaka R J Butt N C Rasmussen 7 What’s Your Secret J Dunn 8 832x2 Shanika 9 7 Off N Gone T M Williams Mark Purdon 10 Beyond Words R9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 21:21 1 17542 Under Wraps R T May R D Close 2 x3047 Claus 3 58619 Pay Me Visa T S Chmiel R J Butt 4 6618 Brantley T M Williams 5 30x15 Down To The Bone 6 33515 Carlos Bromac Korbyn Newman B N Orange 7 7x4x6 Cardinal Sin 8 45x03 Im A Gigolo Sarah O’Reilly 9 786x4 Above N Beyond J R Dunn

2 59x82 Hey Mickey A Comignaghi (1) 58.5 3 7x53 Jack Knows Best T R Moseley (16) 58.5 4 3 Western Dream R Mudhoo (17) (A2) 58.5 C Campbell (6) (A1) 58.5 5 4x09x Shaker 6 x86x6 Dream Brave C W Johnson (4) 58.5 7 486x8 I’m A Tiger K Asano (9) (A1) 58.5 8 0 High Rez L Callaway (2) 58.5 9 Whero J D Laking (15) 58.5 10 2034x Lugano’s Ace R Cuneen (10) 56.5 11 6 Winter Gold S L Wynne (12) 56.5 12 89x Blackjakk Ms K Williams (8) 56.5 13 9x0 Katrina Marie C R Barnes (11) 56.5 Tanzanite G A Jogoo (3) 56.5 14 15 5766x Mr Fahrenheit 58.5 16 70x96 Jojo Roxx 56.5 17 660x8 Renounce 58.5 R8 Busy Bee Cleaning Serv. Hcp-71 NZD $11,000 1400m Type:RST71 15:46 1 85x70 Bluey’s Chance Y Y Chew (16) (A4) 60 2 9x9x1 Linedanceking A Balloo (10) 58 3 9x539 Dreaming Easy R Mudhoo (13) (A2) 57.5 56 4 6449x Splendior S L Wynne (7) C R Barnes (4) 55.5 5 517x0 Crispin 6 46x61 Dough Boy T R Moseley (11) 55.5 C Campbell (9) (A1) 55.5 7 820x0 Outram 54.5 8 360x6 Bronte Beach K Asano (3) (A1) 9 489x8 The Style S Toolooa (8) (A3) 54.5 10 675x2 Field Of Fire K Chowdhoory (2) (A2) 54.5 54 C K Kwo (12) (A2) 11 7301x Jandles 54 12 013x0 Reliable Belle C W Johnson (15) 13 3318x Zareeba A Comignaghi (5) 54 54 14 02x67 Ruby Marie G A Jogoo (1) 54 15 9x0x4 Sounds Promising 16 97x44 Ricky Baker 54

R9 Fathers Day Races 6/9 Hcp-82 NZD $12,000 1600m Type:RST82 16:20 1 7x8x3 Gold’nguru S Toolooa (12) (A3) 61.5 2 088x2 The Gordonian K Mudhoo (9) 60.5 3 7x799 Just Push Play Chowdhoory (13) (A2) 57.5 4 51x60 Our Teddy Boy C A Campbell (3) (A1) 56.5 Ms K Williams (5) 55 5 922x6 Kandari 6 019x6 Beam Me Up Scotty C W Johnson (2) 54.5 A Comignaghi (10) 54 7 6x627 Tuilana 8 31x05 Are You Cereal R Mudhoo (14) (A2) 54 9 89x90 Montserrat C R Barnes (1) 54 10 x9x31 Newmarket S L Wynne (8) 54 11 191x8 Raise You Five T R Moseley (6) 54 12 020x4 Rosie Glow K Asano (11) (A1) 54 13 13x8x Shanzino T Jonker (4) 54 14 420x1 Stop Making Sense A Balloo (7) 54 15 0x8x0 Ringbolt 54 R10 Speight’s Hcp (64) NZD $10,000 1600m Type:RST64 16:53 1 98x83 Whiskey In The Jar J D Laking (9) 59 2 355x0 Midnite Kaos T R Moseley (4) 58.5 3 435x4 Pableau C K Kwo (12) (A2) 58.5 4 26x00 Effervescent S L Wynne (7) 57.5 C Campbell (11) (A1) 57.5 5 709x9 Heberite 6 436x6 Times Time Rohan Mudhoo (5) (A2) 57 7 974x2 Anjameme C W Johnson (13) 55 8 906x6 Golden Valkyrie R D Beeharry (1) (A3) 55 9 x98x0 Odysseus A Comignaghi (2) 55 10 680x5 Drumstorm K Mudhoo (6) 54.5 11 00x69 Top Ghia C R Barnes (10) 54 12 668x8 Below Zero K Chowdhoory (3) (A2) 54 54 13 x08x8 Molly Polly K Asano (8) (A1) 14 668x0 Fine Bouquet Ms K Williams (14) 54 54 15 70x97 Bellarosina 54.5 16 4x070 Lincoln Zephyr

1 64825 Creme Brulee L J Waretini 2 13357 Goldstar Spook S & B Evans 3 54322 Curly Bill M K Dempsey 4 53341 Young Mase McCook & Jopson 5 62757 Know Conclusion G A Cleeve 6 24336 Goldstar Yankee S & B Evans 7 12223 Ripslinger Roxy A G Bradshaw 8 37252 Stumpy Bill M K Dempsey Emergencies: C Roberts 9 44717 Shermo Bale 10 62068 Sefton Joy R Wales R9 Suck It Up Ltd Sprint Heat 4 $1685 295m Type:C2q 14:31 1 73814 Pontiac Pat J T Mc Inerney 2 18307 Penny Jane Hart & Taylor 3 81457 Justin Lincoln S & B Evans 4 38118 Homebush Poppy J T Mc Inerney 5 21557 Know Approval G A Cleeve 6 21673 Platonic Affair L J Waretini 7 43846 Goldstar Halsey S & B Evans T Mc Inerney 8 51286 Mitcham Ryder 9 83467 Homebush George J T Mc Inerney 10 88486 Ulyssa Bale C Roberts R10 Amber Cleaning Services Stakes $3,325 520m Type:C3 14:49 1 23476 Goldstar Mauney S & B Evans C Roberts 2 26633 Darla Bale 3 71255 Orina Allen C Roberts 4 3467 Thrilling Watch D A Roberts

5 78822 Quincy Bale C Roberts 6 11347 Homebush Fonzie J T Mc Inerney 7 3354x Dyna Xarvel C Roberts 8 56411 Haidee Bale D A Roberts R11 Dave Robbie Photographer Dash $2035 295m Type:C3 15:06 Hart & Taylor 1 21685 Sneaky Snitch 2 65313 Crushington J T Mc Inerney 3 62575 Homebush Stasser J T Mc Inerney 4 57142 St Andrews D J Lane 5 16254 Prince Zulu L J Waretini 6 87528 Go Gunna R Wales 7 38581 Smash Grenade M M Grant 8 0003x Nippa Martino J T Mc Inerney Emergencies: 9 76763 Homebush Ariana J T Mc Inerney 10 77573 Memoir D Voyce R12 Protexin Sprint NZD $2,035 295m Type:C3 15:24 1 25718 King Kali M M Grant 2 23884 Crystal Cilla T Mc Inerney 3 56844 Jax Jewel D A Roberts 4 11222 Golden Bay McCook & Jopson 5 15372 Opawa Phil R Wales 6 34116 Starr Blueblood J T Mc Inerney 7 41766 Cawbourne Cruz B J Middlewood 8 35758 Homebush Alexei J T Mc Inerney 9 76763 Homebush Ariana J T Mc Inerney 10 77573 Memoir D Voyce

Today at Wingatui Raceway

R1 Wingatui Function Centre (78) NZD $12,000 2200m Type:RST78 11:42 1 70x70 Shakti 62 2 33x10 Hatrick Boys S L Wynne (11) 58 3 76x87 Shantav T Jonker (1) 57.5 4 300x0 Standrews Masonic A Comignaghi (3) 57.5 5 110x6 Slammer C A Campbell (2) (A1) 57 6 787x0 The Man C R Barnes (7) 57 7 7x211 Five Princes G A Jogoo (6) 56.5 8 858x0 Satin Guru K Chowdhoory (4) (A2) 55.5 9 12x55 Transcendent T R Moseley (15) 55 10 351x0 Metasequoia C W Johnson (9) 54.5 11 0x713 Oceans Away 54.5 12 841x0 Chookie’s Girl Ms K Williams (10) 54 13 x90x0 Dante Fire K Mudhoo (5) 54 14 3x020 Nathan Detroit 54 15 090x2 Countess Ruby 54 16 06x4x Zed Leppelin 54 17 4x070 Lincoln Zephyr 54 18 435x4 Pableau 54.5 R2 Busy Bee Cleaning Serv. Hcp-86 $15,000 1200m Type:RST86 12:13 1 97x84 Raise You Ten K Chowdhoory (10) (A2) 62 2 4214x Shirley Maude K Asano (3) (A1) 61.5 3 1x920 Black Label Rohan Mudhoo (1) (A2) 58 4 231x4 Manhattan Flame Ms K Williams (9) 57.5 A Comignaghi (2) 56 5 151x3 Devious 6 4x307 Final Savings K Mudhoo (7) 54.5 C K Kwo (5) (A2) 54 7 327x6 Hazelnut 8 26x18 Expressive S L Wynne (8) 54 9 344x9 So Natural R D Beeharry (4) (A3) 54 10 58x00 Boyslightup C W Johnson (6) 54 R3 Melb Cup - Tickets On Sale Mdn NZD $10,000 1200m Type:MDN 12:48

R1 The Fitz Sports Bar Sprint NZD $2,035 295m Type:C3 12:05 1 23212 Smash Achiever M M Grant 2 74813 Tearaway Tara McCook & Jopson 3 x3113 Homebush Reed J T Mc Inerney 4 28873 Jinja Ellie A Joyce 5 55617 Ophira Bale Matt Roberts 6 65812 Mitcham Sam J T Mc Inerney 7 86387 Punters Kirsty R Wales 8 61223 Opa’s Mate R Casey 9 76763 Homebush Ariana J T Mc Inerney 10 77573 Memoir D Voyce R2 Suck It Up Ltd Sprint Heat 1 NZD $1,685 295m Type:C2q 12:22 1 25664 Gotcha Popeye C J Weir 2 63165 Homebush Zack J T Mc Inerney 3 11677 Lady Sobers J T Mc Inerney 4 31545 Taieri Terra R Casey 5 15275 Jackie L J Waretini 6 12458 Goldstar Galaxie S & B Evans 7 73551 Mitcham Boult J T Mc Inerney 8 7454 Raquel Allen C Roberts 9 83467 Homebush George J T Mc Inerney 10 67587 Know Shame G A Cleeve R3 Happy Birthday Gary McEntee Stakes NZD $2,390 520m Type:C0 12:40 1 78 Othello Adobe Matt Roberts 2 4 Adobe Ninja Matt Roberts

1 0x58x Qiji Spirit R Cuneen (7) 58.5 2 x337x Beeslaststing J D Laking (2) 58.5 3 44 Soviet Wonder Chowdhoory (3) (A2) 58.5 4 0x Club Spirit R Mudhoo (4) (A2) 58.5 5 7 Burt The Squirt K Asano (11) (A1) 58.5 6 0 Sutherland T R Moseley (6) 58.5 7 243x2 The Last Word C W Johnson (15) 56.5 56.5 8 200x7 Secret Dreams S L Wynne (8) 9 x47x4 No Quantum K Mudhoo (10) 56.5 10 09x55 Bella Eve L Callaway (16) 56.5 11 5 Monferrina C R Barnes (13) 56.5 12 0 Arroyo Campbell (1) (A1) 56.5 A Comignaghi (12) 56.5 13 Float 14 9 Choux In G A Jogoo (5) 54 15 0 The Gift 54 16 8780x Poilu 58.5 R4 Busy Bee Cleaning Serv. (Bm65) $10,000 1200m Type:BM65 13:23 1 596x1 Easy Habit T R Moseley (20) 59.5 2 8x050 Middagurd R Cuneen (9) 58.5 3 5x8x7 Fulltothebrim J D Laking (18) 57.5 4 9366x Monkey Shoulder A Comignaghi (12) 57.5 5 19x04 Noah C Campbell (16) (A1) 57.5 6 78x00 Stella Daze Rohan Mudhoo (10) (A2) 57 7 97x44 Ricky Baker G A Jogoo (13) 57 8 099x3 Kitty Power K Asano (7) (A1) 56.5 9 210x4 Mother Goose K Mudhoo (2) 56.5 10 9328x Glorious Ocean S L Wynne (5) 56 11 648x9 Juliette C W Johnson (1) 56 12 x8368 Arnage Ms K Williams (3) 55.5 13 007x3 Never Quitz C R Barnes (19) 54.5 14 x7x00 Pure Class A Balloo (14) 54.5 15 0000x Belindabella 54 16 6098x Tarabeebee 54

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, August 7, 2020

RUGBY

Rep squad announced By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury senior rugby coaches, Dale Palmer and Jason Rickard have named a 46-strong squad of players to kick-start a rapid-fire representative season, following the canning of the Heartland rugby competition. Initially it was feared there would be no representative fixtures this year, but neighbouring unions have joined Mid Canterbury in putting together a schedule which will see the green and golds joined by Buller, South Canterbury and North Otago in a mini-competition over the month of September. After last weekend’s Watters Cup final, Rickard and Palmer put names to paper and confirmed their initial 46-man squad to begin with, before it’s whittled down to a more refined squad of around 30 later in the month. A President’s v Chairman’s XV match will be played on Saturday, August 22 at a to be confirmed venue, believed to be either Allenton or Celtic, and then the entire squad will go into camp the following weekend before the final team is named. Palmer and Rickard have named a wide-spanning team with players from all senior squads in the region including some returning players to the representative fold, and a heap of new faces. The squad includes one Senior B player, Allenton’s Lloyd Stephens. Watters Cup victors Methven make up 15 of the 46-man squad, while beaten finalists Rakaia are represented by 13 players. Celtic provides eight, Hampstead six and Southern three with Allenton the other. Manasa Bari, Ese Fakatoka and Hamish MacKenzie were not considered due to injury, while veteran halfback Will MacKenzie declared himself unavailable. The theme for the series is Heartland Local, and teams are

Methven’s Matthew Holmes, who was very good at centre throughout the season, has been named in the initial Mid Canterbury squad. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 010820-HM-72

required to consist of only local players. As well as overall bragging rights, the competition will also see the coveted Hanan Shield on the line. Mid Canterbury begin their series against South Canterbury in Timaru before a trip up to Hanmer Springs to play Buller. Their sole home match is against North Otago at Hinds

before they turn around the next week and head to Oamaru to play the old golds again. All matches are classed as full first-class fixtures. Mid Canterbury Squad: Allenton: Lloyd Stephens Celtic: Ashton McArthur, Cam Butler, Hamish Finnie, Jack Harrex, Junior Titi Esau, Lote Nasiga, Nathan McCloy, Paovale Sofai,

Hampstead: Atolofi Lapa, Elama Touli, Kennedy Faalavaaú, Maukie Otukolo, Semisi Lei, Taumaoe Touli. Methven: Alipeti Polutele, Brenton Connell, Campbell Sommerville, Hamish Allen, Hugh Griffiths, Jack Griffiths, Kalle Valimaki, Kipione Manumua, Luke Gilbert, Matthew Groom, Matthew Holmes, Matthew Stone,

Tait Chisman, Tin Lawn, Tyler Blackburn. Rakaia: Andrew Letham, Corey Sinclair, Evan Blyth, Garth Fechney, Harry Ashworth, Harvey Blyth, Inoke Tonga, Iromi Dawai, Joshua Walker, Lepani Seitava, Raitube Vasurakuta, Seta Koroitamana, Tom Heywood. Southern: Adam Williamson, Callum Burrell, Eric Duff.

OPINION

New comp could pave the way for the future By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

he Covid-19 affected club rugby season has come to an end, and now local attention turns to an abbreviated representative rugby season. One that was not supposed to go ahead. NZ Rugby (NZR) cancelled the Heartland Championship in March in a cost-saving measure due to the pandemic, but the South Island’s Heartland unions have found a way to salvage some form of season. Mid Canterbury will play South Canterbury, Buller, and

North Otago in a series of home and away matches. As I write this I am unaware if any of the North Island based Heartland unions have anything similar planned, but the move from the South Island Heartland sides may be an insight into the future of provincial rugby. NZR is reviewing all of its competition structures, Super Rugby, NPC, Heartland and even club level. The Heartland Championship of 2021 could be a completely different beast following the review, and one option could be a split competition, North and South. The four South Island unions playing each other this year

would be joined by West Coast. The North Island section would consist of seven teams. At the end of each island’s round robin the top two from each island meet in cross-over semi-finals, and the winners vie for the Meads Cup. The losers would play off for the Lochore Cup. It cuts down the air travel to drastically reduce the cost impact of the competition for the unions. With an uneven number of teams an additional one could be found to avoid a bye, but from where would be quite the debate in both islands. The South Island could be bolstered by Canterbury Coun-

try, Otago Country or the likes of a Marlborough or Nelson team, that until recently had played an annual South Island tournament involving Canterbury B and Otago B. But expanding the competition probably isn’t in the sights of the NZR. Their sights are on the top end, as at the moment it seems the NZR model has the money all flowing uphill. Hopefully its review will show that maybe a bigger, and better, focus on having a strong National Provincial Championship, and subsequently the Heartland Championship, will be beneficial in both directions – growing the game at the grass roots and im-

proving the quality and following of Super Rugby and national sides, the cream of the crop. After all, the cream starts out as grass. According to some reports the NPC will be maintained in some form of 14-team format long term, which bodes well for the retention of some form of Heartland Championship – and lets not forget the women’s competition which has been going from strength to strength. What it will come down to is money, and if the South Island quartet can afford to run their own competition in the coming weeks, offering that next step to local players, it may have paved the way for their own future.

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GOLF

Tinwald gunning for top spot By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Two scratch teams from Tinwald have the inside running heading into the final two rounds of Mid Canterbury golf pennants action. However it is the Top Guns outfit which appear to be the team to beat in the local interclub scratch league, despite sitting in second place. The side have a combined score of 32.5, three behind the Turbos who stormed to a 13.5-3.5 win over the Methven Magics in the fourth round in Ashburton at the weekend. The Top Guns are well placed if they continue their good form with their scheduled matchup with the Fire not occurring with the Rakaia team scrubbed. The pick of the performances in the scratch was the Ashburton Bulldogs who powered into third spot in the standings, following a comprehensive 15.5-1.5 win over fellow Ashburton side the Bullets. The Magics are only half a point behind the Bulldogs 24.5 combined haul heading into the final two rounds with the Bullets on 19.5. The Mayfield Masters continued their dominance of the lower handicap division as they recorded another big win. It completed a 13.5-3.5 win over nearest challenges the Tinwald Trainwrecks which balloons their competition lead to more than 16 points. The Ashburton Bangers enjoyed a 14-3 win over the Battlers, resulting in the side shooting ahead of their fellow club side in the low HCP tallies. The Click set the pace in the higher category. The Rakaia team were too good for the Ashburton Bravehearts, winning 14-3 as were the Rebels who beat the Tinwald Torpedoes 12-5. It is proving highly competitive on the other side of the high handicap draw.

The Methven Maulers moved into top spot of its pool courtesy of an 11-6 win over the Tinwald Tasers. Meanwhile the Mayfield Meerkats roared into contention with a 15-2 victory over Tinwald’s Mud Dogs. The Terriers also edged the Rakaia Rascals 10-7. In the ladies category, the Mayfield Marvels extended their lead at the top of its pool

Enuake Tare digs one out from the bunker during Mid Canterbury pennants action in Ashburton at the weekend. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 020820-HM-30 with a 9.5-2.5 win over the Rakaia Rubies. Both the Teasers and Twinkles, of Tinwald could not be separated, finishing their round all square at 6-6, as was the case between the Ashburton Belles and the Methven Missys which finished at the same score.

However it was Ashburton’s Birdies who have nudged ahead in its pool after it beat the Tinwald Tigers 10-2. The competition’s next round is August 16, with all men’s categories to be played at Methven and the ladies teeing off at Mayfield.

HOCKEY

Top two to lock horns again By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The leading contenders in first grade men’s hockey meet again in what is the pivotal premier hockey game in Ashburton this weekend. Tinwald Orange take on an unbeaten Wakanui outfit to open first grade men’s action on Sunday, in a clash of the top two teams in the division. The sides last met back in June in a rain-drenched third week encounter, where Wakanui handed the Tinwald side their only defeat this season. Tinwald have exhibited strong form over the past seven weeks, recording five wins along the way. However they were unable to acquire the maximum last week against Tinwald Black which finished in a goalless stalemate. Wakanui meanwhile piled on the hurt against Hampstead Lowcliffe to romp to their seventh straight win of 2020, and should

Wakanui and Tinwald Orange again face off in a first grade top of the table clash on Sunday. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

claim favouritism for the top drawer match-up. Tinwald Black may see it as a chance to nudge closer to their

club counterparts on the ladder in the following game. They take on Allenton, who fell to their fifth loss of the year when

they went down 4-3 to Hampstead/Wakanui on Sunday. Should Tinwald Black get the job done and if Orange fall to

Wakanui, they will move within striking distance of their club rivals on the first grade ladder. The final premier mens game of the evening will be an all Hampstead affair. Hampstead/Wakanui will have an opportunity notch up consecutive victories against a winless Lowcliffe team. Hampstead Lowcliffe did however earn their sole competition point over a month ago in a 2-2 draw in the last meeting between the two teams. First grade hockey begins this evening on the women’s side where Hampstead line up against competition leaders Methven. Hampstead were edged by Hampstead Blue 2-1 last week and it does not get any easier against a Methven team who have suffered just the one loss this year. Methven meanwhile powered to a 7-3 win over Wakanui on Friday. Hampstead Blue and Wakanui meet on Monday at 7.30pm to round out this weeks first grade matches.

36 PUZZLES Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Friday, August 7, 2020

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WHAT’S ON Every day

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 10am

Every Tue and Fri

Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. 2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven New exhibition. Methven Maternity Hospital display, many Methven residents were born in this hospital. Visit our museum and view the display. Why not try your hand at nappy folding! On till the end of July, Tuesday and Friday. 2pm - 4pm

Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

August 9

The Ashburton Musical Club Sinclair Centre Café Operana re-creates the heady atmosphere of a French salon in the early 1900s featuring Helen Webby on the pedal harp, Sophia Bidwell on the accordion and Lois Johnston vocals. With their glittering costumes and breathtaking musicianship, Café Operana presents an eclectic smorgasbord of haunting melodies and wild dances with a dash of gypsy flavour. It is with the help of Creative NZ that The Ashburton Musical Club have been able to bring them to Ashburton. Members $10.00, non-members $20.00, afternoon tea provided. 2pm

August 20

Ashburton District Mania O Roto Scouts Ashburton District Mania O Roto Scouts are taking orders for their annual fertiliser drive with orders to be placed by Thursday 20 August. Look out for the order form in your letterbox now or phone 308 2729 or email morfertiliser@ gmail.com for an order form.

August 21

Cancer breakfast The Cancer Society is hosting a Daffodi Day breakfast to help raise funds for their annual Daffodil Day event. The breakfast fundraiser will be run in two sittings; at 7 am and 8.30, atr Columbus Coffee on Friday, August 21 - the weeek before Daffodil Day. On offer are four breakfast options; muesli served with berry compote and yoghurt; hotcakes and bacon; salmon and beetroor bagel; or poached eggs on toast with bacon. Tickets cost $25 eash, available from the Ashburton Cancer Society. 7 am and 8.30

September 6

St Aidan’s Anglican Church

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If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome! Child-friendly location. Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to register. 10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm

Second Fri of every month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month.

St Aidan’s Anglican Church in Mt Somers will celebrate its 120th anniversary on September 6 at 10am with a special service followed by a morning tea. 10am

September 12

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Fair Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Fair will be held on Saturday September 12, from 11am – 1pm (note new time). 65 Oxford Street. Keep the date free. 11am – 1pm

September 20

From Scratch Ashburton Trust Event Centre From Scratch is like no other. It has its own characteristic Pacific-region sound, performed on a unique array of original, DIY invented instruments, including their PVC slaptubes. From Scratch guide their audience through a magical journey, part sculpture, part music, part ritual. Open hat. 2pm

October 14

The Big Bike Film Night 2020 Regent Cinema, Ashburton The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you. Showcasing our 2020 collection that has everything a cyclecentric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly designed and devised for the two wheel devotee! Adults $22, under 17 $17. 7pm - 9.15pm

October 17

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Rakaia Domain The Jackson Holmes Salmon Run has something for everyone, competitive and non-competitive, individual or teams.

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat

The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

Every Sun to Fri

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 1pm - 3pm

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon. All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music. 2pm - 6pm

With seven events and several categories, there is plenty of choice. All events are staged around the splendour of the Rakaia River and its riverbed. The choice is yours: half marathon, duathlon x2, multisport, run/walk x2 or mountain bike. A must-do lead up to the C2C. 9am - 4pm

November 4

Tina - Simply The Best Ashburton Trust Event Centre Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. 7pm

November 6

Te Moana Glow Show! Ashburton Trust Event Centre Illuminate kids’ hearts and minds with this magical, giant scale, glow-in-the-dark puppet show! Go under the sea with a courageous Kina on her journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. It’s a delightful story of our kai moana and the whakatauki “He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.” 10am and 11.30am

November 30

Food Lovers Masterclass The Resource Recovery Park, Ashburton Is your fridge bursting at the seams? Are you filling your compost bin quickly? Are your chickens fat? Perhaps you are wasting food. At this educational masterclass, learn lots about what Kiwi’s waste and how we can save money. Plus, lots of other interesting topics like the difference between Use by and Best before dates, and how much of what we throw out can be composted, or frozen for another day! 6pm - 8pm

If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Sonia - email sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz

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FOR SALE

BIRD and Accessory Sale. The Ashburton Bird Club annual Bird & Accessory Sale, Saturday, August 8. Presidents room Tinwald War Memorial Hall Cnr Graham & McMurdo Streets Ashburton 9am to 2 pm. Outside entries welcome. members 10% commission - non members 15%commission

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GARAGE SALES

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HIRE

GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Beckley Coachlines Programme

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August 16, departing 9.30 am

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1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. welcome, phone Jenny 3086862.

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ACCESSORY SALE. Non-members and animals are welcome. Tinwald Memorial Hall, Graham Street, Tinwald.

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JONATHAN Janice Merle – Please note all late death On August 6, 2020. Passed notices or notices sent away peacefully with her outside ordinary office family at Ashburton, aged 70 years. Loved partner of hours must be emailed to: Brian Brough. Treasured deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz mum and mother-in-law of to ensure publication. Lisa and Matt, Nikora and To place a notice during Alice, Phillip and Erin, and special Nana to Jacob office hours please contact Bainbridge; Alex, and us on 03 307 7900 Miriama. Messages to the for more information. Jonathan Family, c/- PO Box Any queries please 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Janice’s contact 0800 life will be held at our ASHBURTON Chapel, cnr East and Cox (0800-274-287) streets, Ashburton, on Monday, August 10 commencing at 1.30pm, GUARDIAN followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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A NIGHT for our ROLYS

‘Rolys’ officially honoured

By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Two Ashburton-born figures were part of the theme of sporting excellence at an investiture ceremony held in Christchurch on Monday. Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy held a short investiture ceremony where Roly Crichton was recognised for his efforts guiding the career of top Paralympian Sophie Pascoe, while top cyclist turned coach Hayden Roulston was also acknowledged. The ceremonies normally take place at Government House in Auckland or Wellington, and one a year in the South Island, however, due to Covid-19 a series of smaller ceremonies are being held to have the honours conferred. Crichton started coaching with the Ashburton Swim Team, but is most well known for coaching Pascoe – New Zealand’s most successful paralympian – and in the 2019 New Year Honours he was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Paralympic sport. He had also been a successful athlete in his own right. At the 1984 Summer Paralympics,

Crichton won a gold medal in the 50m freestyle as well as two silver medals and a bronze. Then at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, he won a silver and bronze medal. Roulston is one of New Zealand’s most successful cyclists. He won silver and bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He also won two bronze medals at the Manchester Commonwealth Games in 2002, and then a silver in the road race at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Roulston has also competed in the Tour de France, won the Tour of Southland four times, and the New Zealand road race National Championship four times as well as several track titles at the New Zealand and Oceania track championships. In 2015 Roulston announced his retirement from road racing and began coaching. Roulston was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2009. At the ceremony on Monday, former All Black coach Sir Steve Hansen was also honoured for his efforts in coaching our international team. Hansen was knighted in the 2020 New year’s honours.

Above – New Zealand Governor-General Patsy Reddy with Hayden Roulston, after his investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to cycling. Right – New Zealand Governor-General Patsy Reddy with Roly Crichton, after his investiture as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Paralympic sport.

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