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Friendship across the generations By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz
There might have been a gap of more than 100 years between Agnes Lister and Huxley Neal, but that didn’t stop the pair sharing some special time at Radius Millstream this week. Fourteen-month-old Huxley, along with sister Skylah, 3, and mum Sam Christie are regular visitors at the resthome as part of a Plunket mothers and babies visiting programme. And, for residents, that’s a highlight of the week, Agnes said. She’s a mum of three and grandmother of seven and great grandmother of many, and said she never tires of enjoying time with children. At 101 she’s still sprightly and still looks forward to every day. Her health is pretty good, Agnes said. She doesn’t get out and about as much as she did a few years ago, and that makes visitors such as the mothers and children from Plunket very welcome. She’s been a keen needleworker all of her life and only gave up knitting socks on four needles a year or two ago. Agnes is originally from Merton, near Dunedin where her parents farmed. She married
CONTACTS Editor Matt Markham 03 307-7969 Journalists Jonathan Leask 03 307-7971 Susan Sandys 03 307-7961 Sharing some special time across the generations are Radius Millstream resident Agnes Lister, 101 with Sam Christie and her children Skylah, 3 and Huxley Neal, 14 months. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN George Lister and the couple farmed in the Merton area for a while – until George’s brother moved away and bought land at Alford Forest. George visited the farm, liked what he saw and in 1956 the family was on the move to a new life in Mid Canterbury.
They raised three sons and remained in the area until George died in 1968. Agnes then moved to Ashburton. For Sam Christie, the regular resthome visits are an important way for her children to learn to enjoy time with people of all ages. They’re fortu-
nate to have grandparents and great grandparents living close by she said, and that made her realise how important it was for older people who may not see many youngsters, to be able to spend time with them. ”Things like this are really worthwhile to do,” she said.
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reflection and there’s quite a bit to look back on. As I mentioned in Guardian Friday, the feedback from you, our community, has been incredible. We’ve loved hearing from each and everyone of you and if I haven’t called you back yet, I’m sorry, I’m slowly working my way through a rather long list. The feedback has been both good and bad. You have liked a lot of what we’ve done, but not liked some things we are no longer doing. Again, nothing is set in concrete and hopefully we’ll have
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they are and also the incredible work being done out at the airport with some of our youngsters. We’re trying to change things up and ensure there’s some good entertaining and informative stuff in these pages, so hopefully you’ll enjoy reading what it has to offer as much as we enjoyed putting it all together. Have a great weekend and we’ll be back on deck on Wednesday. Matt Markham, Editor
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NZ Sock Company ‘fan’ visits By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz
New Zealand Sock Company managing director Euan Sparrow was preaching to the converted when he took the Minister of Agriculture on a tour yesterday. Damien O’Connor viewed production under way at the busy 24/7 manufacturing plant, alongside Labour List MP based in Rangitata Jo Luxton and Ashburton District Council management, mayor and councillors. O’Connor said he was wearing socks made by the business, something he had done every day since hearing the company’s international sales manager Gabrielle Simpson address a group of industry leaders about innovation in agriculture at Fielding two years ago. “I was taken by the story and have been wearing New Zealand Sock Company socks ever since, I literally wear them every day,” O’Connor said. He had been inspired by innovative uses of not just fine wool, but also coarse wool and crossbred wool. The company proved success could come from manufacture in New Zealand using New Zealand materials, and that Kiwi entrepreneurs did not always need to rush offshore for core competency. The minister’s visit coincided with the day Sparrow was advertising for 12 new casual staff, to add to his team of about 50 at the premises. However, it was not all smiles and bouquets, and Sparrow took the opportunity to tell the min-
Labour List MP based in Rangitata, Jo Luxton, organised a visit by Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor (right) to the New Zealand Sock Company on Friday, represented by managing director Euan Sparrow. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 070820-SS-007 ister about his ongoing battle to attract and retrain skilled staff. Sparrow said two of his staff had recently had their visas extended, however, there was no guarantee they would be able to stay long-term. Government needed to allow more highly skilled workers to get their visas extended and obtain New Zealand residency, he said. “It’s just ongoing, a nightmare,” Sparrow told the Guardian.
O’Connor said loosening criteria around skilled migrant labour was a daily discussion for the Government, which was trying to work through all the challenges of inward and outward flow of labour through this period of uncertainty due to the pandemic. Government was trying to work on polices fair to migrant workers wanting either to remain in the country or go home, but also make sure New Zealand had
enough people here to fill jobs. At this point the country was flooded with Kiwis wanting to come back home and the number of places in quarantine was limited. And given the hard work Kiwis had done to keep the country Covid-free, the vast majority wanted the Government to retain the highest measure of border controls. “We are looking to extend quar-
antine capacity, but there are requirements, around security, and access to healthcare, and oversight, which means you can’t just do it everywhere,” O’Connor said. Prior to visiting the sock factory, the party toured another Ashburton success story, Luisetti Seeds. Luxton organised the visit, inviting the minister to Ashburton to view the two primary industry-based companies.
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Mid Cantabrians say no to border relaxation By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz
Mid Cantabrians are opposed to a loosening of border restrictions enabling skilled workers and international students to come to New Zealand. Former prime ministers John Key and Helen Clark have called for the expansion of managed iso-
lation and quarantine facilities, while ACT’s David Seymour has added his voice to the fray, accusing the government of keeping New Zealanders in a state of fear as it wants to win the election at all costs. “The Government wants New Zealanders to believe that there are only two options –- dead or dead broke,” Seymour said. “But there are more options than lock-
ing down the border and slowly going broke, or open slather and people dying. We must find the intelligent space in between,” Seymour said. “If we can safely quarantine New Zealand citizens, why not students and skilled workers?” The Ashburton Guardian ran an opinion poll on its Facebook page, and found of the initial 85 commenters, only five per cent agreed.
About 10 per cent were sitting on the fence, while the remaining 85 per cent said no, keep the borders tightly shut. The comments from this majority included: “Keep New Zealand functioning as best we can.” “Too early and too great a risk.” “Look what’s happened in Australia, it’s not worth the risk.” “Loads of people have lost their
jobs, so give them the jobs available.” Comments from the minority included: “The earliest we should look at international students returning is for February 2021 studies, with a 14-day quarantine prior, which they pay for.” “Open for skilled workers, especially skilled farm workers in our area. As long as strict quarantine rules are in place.”
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Cash, volunteers needed By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz
It might be late winter, but the team running the Hinds swimming pool believes you can never make an early enough start on chasing money to run your community pool. Without grants and donations the pool simply could not open, treasurer Cindy Wilkin said. While keys are sold to pool users for the season, that money simply covers basic running costs. It’s the ongoing maintenance that trips the committee up each year, she said. There’s a little bit of money sitting in the bank, but that’s the kick-start money needed to ensure the pool is chlorinated and the water tested at the start of the season. Once that’s done, the money well is dry. Top of the to-do list this year is sorting out the high diving board. It needs work, but before anything can be done, the pool committee needs to track down the original design work. The board itself was funded by the Hinds RSA and with the branch now in recess, the whereabouts of the design work is un-
Summer time at the Hinds pool is a good time for a swimming race. clear. Once that’s found, money needs to be found too to carry out work to bring the board back into use, Wilkin said. And it doesn’t stop there. The lower diving board is in good condition, but needs a bit of attention and the changing rooms will soon need to be re-roofed. Keeping a pool open is tough for any community, Wilkin said, because most of the money and volunteer labour needed had to
come from the community. She estimates it costs upwards of $6000 just for power and chemicals each year. Some years it became a balancing act towards the end of the season, with a closing date dictated not by the weather, but by the amount of money left in the bank, she said. Farmers were great in donating calves and that provided a good maintenance funding pool
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and there are grants from the Ashburton District Council that help boost the coffers and that meant the pool could scrape by until a major piece of work was needed. Like all community pools, Hinds needs a big pool of volunteers to be part of a roster to keep the gates open. Those numbers are currently light. “And we need a lot of hours over the season,” Wilkin said.
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When Ashburton’s town centre redevelopment is completed, the central business area will be a precinct divided, Leen Braam says. He’s concerned that the revitalised town centre will be marred by the number of earthquake-damaged buildings that are in various stages of disrepair. “Some of these are half falling over, and we’re trying so hard to get the central business area right, but we seem to have property owners who’re just not doing anything with their damaged buildings,” the Ashburton District councillor said He’s keen to see the council step in and encourage the
building owners to take action, them to court, he said. Later this month a team from to either strengthen and repair or fully demolish those build- the Ministry of Business and Innovation will visit Ashburton ings. “We don’t want to end up with to take a look around the town a beautiful town centre with centre. “One question I’ll be asking a few old buildings, I want to know, if I have an old building is if building owners can’t get can I just leave it and fence it the money from the bank to strengthen their buildings and off?” The council’s hands were tied yet they have plans drawn up, when it came to forcing building what other path can we take? At owners to take action, building the moment it’s only court.” There are 49 buildings in services manager Michael Wong the Ashburton District, most said. Earthquake notices were sent of those in the town centre, on to owners of all buildings that the national earthquake prone required strengthening to meet building register. About one-third of those building standards, and most buildings areFREE on East Street and had 25 years to complete thisINTEREST INTEREST FREE there are several on Havelock work, he said. in store onand purchases in store purchases of Sanctuary of Sanctuary Victoria streets. If owners did not meet onthe Dream &Dream Escape &‘til Escape 15.9.20. ‘til 15.9.20. Each of the owners of those deadline to strengthen or demolish, the council could take buildings has been given a time
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Power prices expected to be cheaper EA Networks CEO Roger Sutton is encouraging customers to start shopping around for electricity retailers following two major announcements affecting the industry. NZ Aluminium Smelters has announced that it will be closing the Tiwai smelter from August next year. With the smelter consuming about 13 per cent of New Zealand’s electricity, the closure will result in surplus electricity supply. This in itself should reduce electricity prices, particularly in the South Island. “It’s one thing to have excess generation, but getting this electricity from Manapouri to customers across the country is another matter entirely. This week’s announcement that Transpower will complete upgrades of its transmission network to enable this is great news for customers,” Sutton said. Because of these two events wholesale electricity prices are expected to drop significantly. This should flow through to retail prices that customer pay. Wholesale futures prices have come back significantly after the news this week and big industrial customers are seeing much lower prices. “I would expect that in 12 months retail electricity prices in Canterbury will be about 25 per cent lower than they are today. This is a big decrease,” Sutton commented. Customers are being encouraged to shop around for the best electricity retailer, get more than one price and do not simply agree to roll over existing prices or enter into fixed price contracts.
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New lease of life for Methven Resort
By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz
Nigel Heney is hosting a community breakfast later this month; it’s one that won’t set the till ringing at his business Columbus Coffee, but he couldn’t be happier. For the second year, Heney and his team have put their hands up to host the annual Cancer Society fundraising breakfast. This year’s event will be held on August 21 over two sittings, and it’s a ticket-only event. Heney has no cancer stories to tell, but said he had lost friends to cancer and supported every effort made to boost funds for research, care and support. “It’s a great cause and we’ve got a good relationship with the girls down there,” he said. The breakfast is an opportunity for staff to have fun, to do something different and for diners to be able to share a great meal for a great cause, Heney said. On the menu this year will be choices ranging across posh muesli, hot cakes with bacon and berries, salmon and beetroot bagels and poached eggs and bacon. Plus a hot drink. Tickets for the fundraising breakfast are available from the Cancer Society’s Kermode Street office. Breakfast will be served at 7am and 8.30am. The event is being held a week ahead of this year’s Daffodil Day, August 28. Daffodil Day was founded in 1990 and raises funds to support people with cancer and their families, for health promotion and for cancer research. Across the country the Cancer Society has invested $62 million in research over the past 10 years. And the need for both support and research continues to grow.
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The Methven Resort is being given a new lease of life as its owner’s family moves in. Daniela Yankov-Reid and husband Nick have moved to the landmark hotel from their home in Christchurch, and are sprucing it up as they aim towards opening next month. Yankov-Reid said her background was in hospitality, particularly food and beverage, and she was looking forward to bringing all of her experience as well as dedication and passion towards the project. The hotel closed in May, as its lessees Bruce and Ole Wallis had to put their company into liquidation following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and border closures. “We have come in to save it, as much as we can, for my family and the community,” Yankov-Reid said. Her father’s company Maxim Fashions bought the hotel about one year ago. Yankov-Reid said she and Nick were enjoying being in Methven, and were still close to their two children in Christchurch aged 17 and 23. They expected to be busy in coming weeks as they spruced up the hotel, and would be applying for a liquor licence so they would be able to open the bar and offer a bar menu. They had a car rally booked to fill the hotel on Labour weekend, and would be open prior to that, most likely by the end of next month. “It’s exciting, it will be fun to get the doors open eventually,” Yankov-Reid said. She believed the large hotel was valued by Mid Cantabrians for its beautiful features such as large lounge area with dance floor and overlooking first-floor restaurant, and hoped they would continue to book out the hotel for events such as weddings and conferences.
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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 8, 2020
More snow, and lasers, on the way By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz
Tripping to 1900s France Ashburton Musical Club audiences will immerse themselves in the heady atmosphere of a French salon in the early 1900s tomorrow. The club is hosting Café Operana (pictured) in a public concert at 2pm at the Sinclair Centre. Spokesperson Janice Allen said the club had been able to bring the group to Ashburton with the help of Creative NZ. Featuring Helen Webby on pedal harp, Sophia Bidwell on accordion and Lois Johnston on vocals, Café Operana takes audiences on a merry-go-round ride through Puccini’s Florence to Macedonia and on to discover if “Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris”. With their glittering costumes and breath-taking musicianship, east meets west in this eclectic smorgasbord of haunting melodies and wild dances with a dash of gypsy flavour. PHOTO SUPPLIED
Mt Hutt Ski Area is set to crank up its snowmaking guns on the back of new snow and falling temperatures. About five to 10 centimetres of snow was forecast to fall overnight last night, giving the skifield just the freshening up it needs after losing about 10 centimetres from its upper base and about 40 centimetres from its lower base in strong winds over the past week. The news of more snow and colder conditions comes just as the ski area announces a new moon ski event, but this time with lasers instead of fireworks. Manager James McKenzie said yesterday all main trails were still open and the ski area had plenty of snow to work with, its base ranging from 25 to 111 centimetres. The bottom of the triple chair would be a focus for making snow in the cold conditions to come, and he was confident the skilift’s bottom station would be able to re-open soon. The longer range forecast was for some cold temperatures through August, so he expected snowmaking would be able to continue. Skier numbers were on a par with last year, which was much higher than predicted in the face of the worldwide pandemic and closed international borders. The second moon ski event, called Moon Ski 2.0 Light It Up, would be held on August 29, following the inaugural event earlier this season. “We are going to do that again because that was a really good night,” McKenzie said. A specialist entertainer was to produce the laser show, using the mountain as a backdrop. Those wanting to ski would have to buy a ticket, and these were limited to 500. He expected them to sell out quickly. However, those wanting to simply view the show could attend without a ticket, and the skifield’s restaurant and café facilities would be open.
WATER WINNER
Council’s $4 million windfall By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz
A $4 million windfall has come the Ashburton District’s way delivering a pool of money that could help fund major water related projects. The money is part of the government’s plan to invest millions in upgrading water infrastructure across New Zealand, but it comes with questions and probably more than a few fish hooks, says council chief executive Hamish Riach. In what is the first of several stages in the Three Waters Infrastructure reform project, local authorities have been given what is effectively a carrot to encourage them to opt into stage one. The decision to do this must be made by August 31. Sign in and the council gets $4 million to spend on a project that must be started by March 2021 and completed by March the following year. That means that project must basically be ready to go, but there are plenty of those on the books, Riach said. Stage two requires all councils in the Canterbury region to meet
and decide whether they can agree on region-wide priorities, and that is likely to be a tough call, he said. “If we can’t reach agreement and we’ve made a genuine effort, we advise the minister and we’ll get another $4 million to spend. “Essentially we’ll get $8 million in total to spend on our infrastructure and that’s basically equal to shovel-ready money in the three waters space, money to get the economy moving. It’s stimulus money.” While the Government’s overarching objective would be to get all 67 councils to sign into the Three Waters Infrastructure reform project long term, opting in to secure the first two slices of funding were non-binding and did not commit the council to being part of the final project, Riach said. If the council wanted to sign in to the final, binding contract, this would only be done after extensive community consultation, he said. The first and second tranches of money were for projects that were under way, almost under way or in the long term plan and could be brought forward easily, Riach
The Methven Water Supply project is one of the major possibilities from a $4 million windfall for the Ashburton District Council. PHOTO SUPPLIED said. Both the Ashburton Relief Sewer and Methven Water Supply projects were already planned and there were also a host of water main renewals and the town centre project that could benefit from this funding, he said. “It’s also about what can be
done in the time frame.” The council’s money will come from a $761 million pool made available to councils agreeing to participate in the first phase of the three waters service reform. In its final form, the reform could see one water regulator
control a number of regions. This would remove control of drinking water, waste water and storm water from individual participating councils. Whether or not to sign the final, binding agreement will be up to each, individual council.
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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 8, 2020
FOSTER FAMILY
Poppy’s journey – from loveless to loved By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz
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s a foster parent Amanda Moore is counting herself a failure – and she couldn’t be happier. She’s one of a group of people around the Ashburton District who open their homes and hearts to unwanted kittens and cats, giving them the love and attention they need to become valued members of a new family in their forever home. The Moore family entered the feline fostering business after their much loved elderly cat died. They still had one member of their cat family, Willow, but Amanda was keen to boost the family’s cat stocks. Husband Gene wasn’t keen. One cat was enough, he said. Amanda and children Tane and Moana decided if they couldn’t have another permanent cat they’d become a foster care team. “This was an opportunity to fill my home with animals without the full time commitment,” Amanda said. Foster cat number one was Chloe. The family instantly fell in love with the unwanted moggy but they knew she wasn’t theirs to keep. “Handing her back was heartbreaking because I’d humanised the situation too much,” Amanda said. Next time she was determined to become less emotionally committed. That worked with cat number two, but when cat three, Poppy arrived, the battle was over. “She definitely won the heart of my daughter and when it was time for her to go back to the shelter it was right on Christmas. She was really cuddly and smoochy and I felt I couldn’t do it. She needed to be with a family at Christmas.”
Gene said “no”, but a three page pleading letter from Moana and an offer to pay Poppy’s adoption expenses swung the deal and foster cat three became Poppy Moore. Amanda concedes that’s not the way it’s supposed to go with cat fostering, but that failure hasn’t put her off. The family are still regulars on the Ashburton SPCA foster care programme and they still fall in love with every furry bundle that comes their way, but now they’re happy to watch those cats and kittens gain health and confidence so they’re ready to go to homes for life. Some times an older cat will stay just a week or two before moving to its permanent home, but kittens often stay longer to ensure they’re in good health and well socialised. Foster carers have plenty of support and guidance from the SPCA and they also share a Facebook page for support. This is often a good way to keep track of cats and kittens that have moved through the scheme. It’s ideal to have a room that can be set aside for the foster cat to feel that it’s their own, and that also ensures any pets in the house are protected from any health issues the foster cat may have. Depending on the temperament of the cat in her care, Amanda will let it out to play with her own cats, under supervision. And it’s great for 13-year-old Moana and Tane, 15, to have plenty of kittens to love and care for, Amanda said. The foster home is a halfway house for cats and it also means that when each cat goes to its new home it goes with an information sheet on its personality and behavioural traits. “This is really rewarding thing to do and everything is supplied by the SPCA you
Moana Moore and Poppy, the foster cat who came for care and stayed for life. PHOTO SUPPLIED AMANDA MOORE
just need to provide some space and your time,” she said. Amanda is now keen to start fostering neonatal kittens, those that are so young they still need to be bottle fed. That’s a huge time commitment, but it’s one the Moore family is keen to take on. Fostering is the perfect way to enjoy having a cat or kittens in your home without making a full time commitment to being a cat owner, she said. “And you always remember each cat you’ve had, its special qualities.”
Willow and Poppy have now been joined by a third cat, but this time a pedigree, Java the Burmese. While Willow is still not happy with either of the new arrivals, Poppy immediately took over the role of mother to the new kitten and has continued to be his bed mate. Ashlyn Wallace is in charge of Ashburton’s fostering programme and ahead of kitten season is hoping to recruit additional foster families. More information on feline fostering can be obtained by phoning 0276370792
FROM THE BACK SEAT
The new priest and the dead donkey By Bernard Egan
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he new priest in the lovely little village in the Emerald Isle was starting to get settled in and feel at home. He was getting to know the locals who were, to be honest, a little more used to the traditions of the past. The previous parish priest was born and bred in the county and had been tending to the flock for many a year. The locals knew him well and a blind eye sometimes was turned to certain activities which meant everyone lived together in harmony. Nothing serious ever happened. The new priest hadn’t got away to the best start by drawing attention to Shaunessey’s moonshine whisky, demonstrating the evil of the brew by showing the
Guardian motoring correspondent, Bernard Egan is well known around these parts. He’s agreed to share with us some of his tales from yesteryear. Some will be of his own telling while others will come directly, or indirectly, from others. The whole truth of some can be left for public opinion. Readers are invited to share tales with Bernard by emailing geegeeber@gmail.com congregation the effect it had on a worm which had died as soon as it sampled it. Shaunessey, for his part, said it just went to show people who had a little tipple of his moonshine would never have worms. Score: Shaunessey one, new priest zero. The new priest realised his new broom perhaps didn’t sweep totally clean but also knew he would be tested and would need to find ways to establish his authority.
After he arose from his bed one morning the new priest walked to the window of his bedroom to get a deep breath of the beautiful day outside. It was then he noticed something quite strange. There was a donkey lying dead in the middle of his front lawn. It was obvious there was nothing sinister going on – put simply the time had come for the donkey to move on to the great stable in the sky and he had done so peacefully.
The donkey had chosen the hallowed ground of the presbytery for his departure point. Father promptly called the local police station. The conversation went like this: “Good morning. This is Sergeant Shaunessey. How might I help you?” Father was immediately a little concerned realising the likely connection between the policeman and the moonshine maker. So the new priest took a very
congenial approach. “And the best of the day te yerself sergeant. This is Father from the presbytery speaking. There’s a donkey lying dead in me front lawn and would ye be so kind as to send a couple o’ yer lads to take care of the matter?” Sergeant Shaunessey, considering himself to be quite a wit and recognising an opportunity when he heard one thought he would have a little fun with the new priest, so he replied: “Well now Father, it was always my impression that you people took care of the last rites!” For his part the new priest also saw an opportunity. There was a deathly silence on the line for a moment before the new priest replied: “Aye, ’tis certainly true; but we are also obliged to notify the next of kin first, which is the reason for me call.” New score: one-all.
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Ara bringing workshops to Ashburton By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz
Ara Institute of Canterbury is bringing a series of development workshops to Ashburton next week. The courses, on Monday and Tuesday, are aimed at entrepreneurs and tech whizzes, the recently-redundant, experienced professionals wanting to put an academic gloss on their career and new jobseekers hoping to stand out in the market. The free start-up mentoring clinic on Monday offers the chance to discuss your great idea for a product, service, or business in a private one-on-one with a start-up incubation manager from Te Ohaka Centre for Growth and Innovation.
Then on Tuesday the Ara Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning is holding a credit recognition ses-
sion at 11am. The session will show people with on the-job experience and
knowledge, but without a formal qualification, how they can transfer their work experience into a career-enhancing certificate, diploma or degree. Also at 11am on Tuesday is a free information session from alternative tertiary education service, TANZ eCampus. It is a flexible online learning service that works with a person’s lifestyle to help achieve study goals. Dorenda Britten is holding a workshop on designing skills for the 21st Century workshop on Tuesday, from 10am to 1pm with tickets $184. Her approach is founded on a platform of design principles and she inspires creative thinking. The four courses are being held at the Ashburton District Council offices.
RURAL WOMEN
Scholarships awarded By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz
Three students have benefited from the annual Mid Canterbury Rural Women NZ Scholarships. Ben Wakelin, Kaleb Small and Kirsten Clarke have received the
2020 scholarships. Scholarship committee co-ordinator Pauline Hewson said that they received a good number of high calibre applicants this year across a range of subjects, making it a difficult decision. Hewson said that things were quite different in the process
this year due to the impacts of Covid-19 but they were pleased to award the $2500 to the three worthy recipients. Wakelin, a former Ashburton College student, is in his third year of studying performance at Auckland’s Unitec Institute of Technology and received a $1000 scholarship.
Small, former head boy at Mount Hutt College, also received $1000 to assist with his second year of studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Science at Canterbury University. Clarke is in her third year at Canterbury University studying a Bachelor of Law and Commerce.
In brief Tracking roadworks The Ashburton District Council will next week launch a new interactive map on its website. The map will show details of road works that are underway or planned for the rest of this year. It will also have the ability to access road condition reports for the district and the South Island. It can be accessed through the council’s website.
Elderly housing The waiting list for the council’s elderly persons’ housing units currently stands at 16. Three units are currently being redecorated and four units have been taken out of the letting pool because of their age and the upgrading they require. Three of those units are in Mona Square and one in Kitchener Street. There are two vacant units at Methven and one at Rakaia.
Forestry Over the past nine months, the council has harvested $54,936 worth of forestry from its plantations. The most recent was a $22,825 value harvest at the Methven Cemetery. Rather than replanting it is selling off forestry blocks it owns but is replanting those that cannot be sold. Just over 20 hectares of land has been planted in this year’s programme on land at Rakaia, Mayfield and Staveley. These areas were planted in Radiata pine.
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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 8, 2020
Young Eagles given chance to soar There are great things happening out at the Mid Canterbury Aero Club. Life changing experiences are being given to youngsters from near and far to learn about all things aviation. Heather Mackenzie reports.
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here’s a group of eagles soaring high in the skies of Mid Canterbury. From across the Canterbury plains and further afield, the group consists of 21 youngsters aged between 11 and 18, who go by the name Young Eagles, while there’s also half a dozen others who are 18 and above. The goal? To give the group life-changing experiences through learning about aviation and beyond. “Our aim is to use a common theme, learning to fly a plane, to get a group of young people
together and help them grow,” spokesperson for the club and chief flying instructor Jordan, who asked not to have his last name printed, said. The youngsters cover the whole range of the socio-economic spectrum, some have parents who are doing well, some are middle of the road and others do not have enough money to buy food, he said. “If paying for the lessons is difficult, I find a way to make it happen. It may be by helping out around here washing planes etc or through donated time or money.”
Jordan said if teenagers turn up here or contact him with a dream for the future, he’ll do his best to make it happen. It is all about making connections and using those connections to help those who may be struggling to find work or are having issues with their mental health, he said. “Just like any other rugby or cricket club, all the 134 members of the Mid Canterbury Aero Club help and support one another. “It could be financial help to cover the cost of flying lessons, it could be time or just sharing their
passion for flying with others by offering them the empty seat on a flight.” Jordan’s enthusiasm for uplifting teenage spirits prompted Adventure Balloon company owner and chief pilot Graeme Church to come on board. Over a couple of weekends Church and crew took 24 young Ashburton Aviation Club members hot air ballooning for free. “Everybody was involved in setting up the balloon and then helping to pack it away at the end,” he said. The smiles on the kids’ faces was
payment enough for Church. “I loved doing it and would do it again without hesitation.” Originally the flight was planned to leave from the airfield, but prevailing winds meant the take-off zone was shifted to Alford Forest and had to be spread out over two weekends, with 12 in the basket each time. “Working with Adventure Balloons is another example of how local clubs and businesses can work together to strengthen the dreams of kids,” Jordan said. Jordan looks like any other wellturned out 30-something articulate
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Spending time with these young people is just as valuable as money
flying instructor, who also holds a helicopter licence and has always had the world at his feet, but nothing could be further from the truth. By his own admission Jordan never really had a childhood and what little he did have growing up in Christchurch came to a crashing halt when he was 16. Facing the death of his step-father who raised him at that young age was bad enough, but a week later Jordan and his family were rocked again when his younger brother, who Jordan was very close to, also died. Jordan’s mother, who found it
impossible to cope, was unable to deal with the young teenager and his five siblings, so all eyes turned to Jordan. “I had to leave school, get a job and fully take over running the family home. “I got a job with a furniture company who gave me an apprenticeship. From then on everything was up to me, I had to pay all the bills, organise the family, the lot.” Jordan’s plight came to the attention of people in the Christchurch aviation community, who didn’t hesitate in extending a helping hand to the struggling teen.
“They could see that I was not happy with what I had to do, so they stepped in and gave me the dream of learning to fly.” Jordan knows if it wasn’t for the aviation community stepping in his life may well have shot off in an entirely different direction. “It is these people who got me where I am today and now it is my turn to pay it forward to other kids, some of whom are in a similar situation.” Jordan’s giving doesn’t stop with flying lessons and monthly club activities. In December 14-18 he and the other club members have
organised a camp for 40 teenagers from all over New Zealand. He is quick to add that organising the camp is certainly a team effort. Farmers have offered meat for the BBQs, a fencing contractor has already donated $1000 and club members are donating their time to help it happen, Jordan said. “Spending time with these young people is just as valuable as money. “This is about bringing community together to support the camp and the kids who want to experience aviation at very little cost.” The camp will include in-air
action, land-based activities and talks from relevant speakers, from both within and from outside the industry. “This is a chance for me to give back, but it also means I can listen to their stories and put them in touch with the right people who can help achieve their goals.” Like all superheroes Jordan is extremely modest and doesn’t let on how hard he works or how many times he has put his hand in his pocket to help the lost youth he gathers find their place in the world. “I love my job,” he said.
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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 8, 2020
Where have all Clearing sales are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. The Guardian’s Heather Mackenzie talks to a couple of clearing sale mainstays to find out why they are no longer common.
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or anyone growing up in a rural community, the rituals of a good clearing sale are well known. There is something comforting in seeing farmers and machinery buyers browsing and chatting, as they search for a bargain along the neatly marked-out rows. Each one taking great pains not to alert fellow bidders that they desperately want lot 24. Farm dogs clipped to the nearest fence, ice-cream tub for a water bowl, looking around hopefully for potential owners. Well, that’s at least true for the heading dogs, the huntaways are either trying to impress with their loud bark or are sitting looking really bored, wondering who’s going to right their knocked-over water bowl. Nearby livestock are penned up and looking their best, as wise cockies and smartly-dressed stock agents run their eyes over the pens and discuss what they think each lot will sell for. An air of excitement settles over the crowd when the auctioneer steps up and shouts, “Good
afternoon ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the clearing sale of ...” Prior to the dairy industry gaining a strong foothold in Mid Canterbury, these rituals were a weekly occurrence and having two in a week was certainly not out of the question. The dizzy days of weekly sales may be a thing of the past, however, memories remain for ex-Pyne Gould Guinness auctioneer Jon McAuliffe and retired transport operator Trevor Begg. “There are still clearing sales today, but the combination of
dairying and the advent of the internet leading to online sales has seen numbers steadily decline,” McAuliffe said. Moving from North Canterbury in the 1980s, McAuliffe said his first few months as an auctioneer here proved to be a steep learning curve. Previously working in areas that were big on livestock and light on machinery, McAuliffe knew he needed advice when he was confronted with a sales list full of tractors, headers and farming implements.
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the clearing sales gone?
Above – Retired auctioneer Jon McAuliffe said the advent of the internet has seen a decline in the traditional clearing sale. PHOTO SUPPLIED Left – Trevor Begg said he’s seen all sorts of weird and wonderful things at clearing sales over the years. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 290720-HM-0006
McAuliffe said he was really lucky to enlist the help of locals, Geoff Wall from International Harvesters, John Robinson from Ford, Russell Langdon from Massey Ferguson and, rounding out the knowledgeable quartet, was Peter Etheridge, expert on all things John Deere. “I would give the relevant guy a call before the sale and he would tell me all I needed to know about the tractor itself and also an indication on market value.” Back then McAuliffe found the auctioneering world in Mid Can-
terbury “hard yacker” for another reason. “When I first got here in the 1980s, forced farm mortgagee sales were at their height, some of those clearing sales were bloody awful.” At that time, McAuliffe said, young couples in particular were encouraged by the banks to borrow money to put in irrigation, but when the goal posts were shifted on them halfway through they were left high and dry. “Through no fault of their own these young farmers were forced
to sell up. “I did my best as an auctioneer to help them.” McAuliffe said he will never forget those sad times, but alongside that he has a collection of good memories too. “Clearing sales are social places, so I became quite good friends with the scrap metal dealers, farmers and secondhand machinery dealers, who were all regular attendees.” Another familiar face in the crowd was Trevor Begg. “Trevor was always there with
his hi-ab at the ready. If anything was ever misplaced Trevor would know where it was.” Begg who began working for Burnetts Transport 49 years ago, also spoke of the decline in clearing sales over the years and attributes it to pretty much the same reasons as McAuliffe. “These days there is not the machinery on farms, as people tend to get contractors in, particularly on dairy farms,” Begg said. After nearly 50 years of organising machinery and livestock removal from properties around
Mid and South Canterbury Begg said he has seen it all. “I have seen all sorts of weird and wonderful things sold at clearing sales and made lots of friends along the way.” Now retired, Begg said he still attends the odd sale on behalf of Rural Transport to organise post-sale transport, but admits the chance of catching up with old mates also draws him back. “They are quite social places, I go along to catch up with people. “I spend most of the day yarning.”
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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 8, 2020
OUR VIEW
When the system crashes By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz
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emember simpler times when a system crash was the time that the guy who delivered the milk fell over and smashed your bottle? Or when the phone lines went down, so you jumped in the car or on the bike and went and saw the person you wanted to talk to? We live in an age where we rely on connectivity. The internet drives many of those things that make our world tick over each day. And when those usually reliable functions are whipped out from underneath us, we struggle to comprehend how to survive. Yesterday afternoon, we had one of those ‘crash’ moments. Like dominoes falling down in a line you could hear the collective concern from the staff as the computer system methodically went about shutting down, rendering us all useless and unable to carry on with our working day. For close to two hours we were shut down. Some glitch in the main server, somewhere in Christchurch, had occurred and, all of a sudden, things were looking a little grim. It should have been the busiest time of the day. Yet here we were on a complete go-slow. Discussions, and there were plenty of them, naturally turned to similar circumstances. One such discussion spurned from the question of what we would do if the system wasn’t back up and running in time. That led to talks about how papers have been produced over the years when the system has really crashed. An experienced Guardian staffer, perhaps of more than four decades, recalled being asked to drive to the West Coast to pick up the files for a paper on a digital memory stick and then turn around and drive them back to the printing press in order to meet deadlines. The bonus for him? His car was deemed not quick enough to handle the job, so the keys to the boss’ flash V8 engine-powered vehicle were tossed in his direction – a perk of the job, if ever there was one, he reckoned. Luckily, we didn’t have such a problem last night – although for more than just a minute there it was looking like we might have. And even worse for our rapid-travelling colleague, the boss had gone home for the day so a slow trip up to the printers it would have been.
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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The Government is keeping Kiwis in a state of fear, wanting to win the election at all costs, party leader David Seymour said yesterday. “The Government wants New Zealanders to believe that there are only two options – dead or dead broke.”
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Vote for your
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id Labour make a difference for your child in the past three years? Parliament has finished and long after the media hounds have scrapped over the last bones from the juvenile mud-slinging that comes with the final days in the house – the question facing voters is, do we want a change or do we give them another go? So, if you are a parent of a primary-aged child, how do you know if this Labour Government has made a difference for your child? Here’s my two cents worth as an uncivil servant committed to mocking paperwork that makes no difference to your child’s learning. The short and long answer is “yes”. Right from the start Chris Hipkins and his team brought an attitude of engaging with the sector. Gone was the arrogant, topdown, know-it-all approach we were constantly treated to by Tolley and Parata (not Nikki Kaye, she would have been a fantastic minister and a very damaging blow to National’s credibility with the education sector with her departure). In fact – National hasn’t even
By Peter Livingstone Out of school
bothered to load their dated discussion document (one of their more sedate pile of promises that brings back charter schools and national standards) to their policy web pages. It’s obvious they are not interested in engaging with the education sector as per usual. So, in the three years, Labour began with connecting with schools and then launched a massive review. Problem is, reviews are a convenient way to satisfy those wanting change, without actually committing to it. So far nothing has come from this. No matter – it won’t actually directly impact your child’s learning, but the following initiatives already do. ■■ Learning support co-ordinators: Experienced teachers added to help schools navigate the multi-layers of crap that prevent your child getting extra support. It’s a tiresome job and the fact that the ministry recognise schools need help to get a better deal
for kids is surely a blinding flashing light signalling there needs to be a serious effort to deal to the horrendous hoop-jumping teachers have been going through. ■■ Mana Ake: An extension of a project from Christchurch has been brought into local schools. This is a rapid response to children under stress. Experienced staff from a range of ministry and non-government agencies come together and work with individuals and groups of children. Their referral process is very rare – it’s easy – and they have formed strong relationships with local schools, connected with children and informed schools on what they are doing. That might sound like basic stuff, but seriously there are parts of the ministry that run databases on intervention for children at my school, that I can’t access! ■■ Recognised the worth of teachers and early childhood educators through remuneration: If we want teachers and educators to be passionate, highly functioning and the career to be attractive, it
needs to be well paid. Do you want your child taught by a teacher who believes the people paying their salary, don’t value them? Of course not, teaching is not a job you turn up and then begin. Teachers never stop thinking about the children in their class. ■■ Improving schools: Look, you may think ‘how does an improved school help my child learn?’ In many ways. Gone are the days when Jo Goodhew had to step in to try and get school funding for a teaching space – utterly ridiculous! Classrooms are the bread and butter of schools, something National needed their own MPs to remind them of. ■■ This government has gone beyond classrooms: They have pushed through funding for schools to improve all spaces. Recent funding announcements have given schools the chance to improve more than classrooms, a free licence to do long overdue work. Better heating and lighting make a difference to learning. Better school environments improve our attitude to learning in these
spaces. ■■ The donations scheme. This has been a game-changer for parents and children. I have more children attending swimming lessons because parents are not paying for them. No child at our school will miss out on a camp or school trip because of money. No child at our school will walk to school knowing their family can’t afford to pay for them to be part of a visiting show. So, if you can’t be bothered reading policies or turning up to hear candidates speak, at least know this, this current Government has made a tangible difference to children in schools. They have engaged, listened and fronted up with ideas and money to support them. If you don’t know who to vote for, then at least vote for your children. Peter Livingstone is the principal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association
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ou would have heard the saying, calories in, calories out. This concept is based on the theory that a person can manage their weight by burning more calories than they consume. For decades we have been fixated on the hunt for the perfect amount of calories to be consumed. We have surrounded ourselves with devices telling us how many calories we have burned in that day or particular workout. They tell us how well we slept and how rested we are. Yet, we are still far away from our weightloss goal, sometimes even further than a year ago. The truth is we are not robots.
By Vera Prazak Holistically speaking
Our bodies don’t burn the same amount of calories on a daily basis and not all calories we consume are created equal. The amount of calories we need daily depends on how well we are rested, how much stress we have, what food we consume, in which form, our overall health, our age, our work, daily activity, the season and weather and way, way more. Calorie counting became a big hit in the ’90s mainly because big corporate companies found easy ways to control and manage a big mass of individuals and
had them do exactly what they needed. How many times have you bought a product which was advertised as “low calorie” or “fat burning” or “weight-loss friendly”? What’s the better way, you ask? I cannot just eat what I want! If you haven’t been able to manage such a simple thing as calorie counting, how can you trust your body to eat what it wants and lose weight? Simply turn your focus from anything that has been artificially prepared, chemically enhanced, preserved in ways you cannot even pronounce or has a long shelf life despite its origin. Your body is equipped with a
self-regulatory system. This is the mystery gut-brain connection, which we have not been using or have forgotten how to use. It tells you when you are hungry, when you are full and what food your body wants/needs. That’s what you call cravings. But be vigilant about the difference between emotional and physical craving. Your body is capable of recognising the calorie value of food, therefore it knows how much we should eat at one time when it’s introduced in its natural form. Our body is not equipped to recognise highly processed food and chemicals. Transition between calorie
counting and intuitive eating can be very scary, but is the most rewarding feeling my clients and I have experienced. When you allow your body to take control, it will do everything in its power to lead you to a healthy and fit body, because this is its natural need. Vera Prazak is a holistic nutritionist and runs the growing Food Freedom for Women group on Facebook. 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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Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery, February 1999.
Looking back at the nineties By Connor Lysaght It might come as a shock to some of you once you realise that we are closer to the year 2050 than we are to the year 1990, and we have been for over five years! There is something unique about photographs from the nineties – through them we peer into a world that still feels and looks very much like the present at first
glance, until the illusion is shattered when you take a closer look. Take some time to analyse this selection of photos and take in the details – what has changed? What has stayed the same? This collection of colour slides were donated to Ashburton Museum in 2013, and subsequently scanned by archives staff, allowing all of us to easily view and enjoy them.
Ashburton is entering a major transitional period, with the new library and civic centre project, as well as the Ashburton CBD redevelopment both getting under way. It will be interesting to look back on photographs from the 2010s in a couple of decades, and we will ask the same questions – what has changed, and what has stayed the same?
The Blue Pub, Methven, August 1995.
Hotel Ashburton sign and entrance, November 1997.
Left – Hakatere cottages, September 1995.
Right – View up East Street, September 1994.
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hen you’re part of a second generation business, there’s every reason to celebrate and that’s what Greg Trudgeon and his team are doing. This year is the 67th since dad Jim founded the family painting and decorating company known as JA and GD Tudgeon Ltd. Greg shares the story of that journey with the Guardian’s Sue Newman.
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he name Trudgeon has been part of Ashburton’s painting and decorating world for 67 years, and if Greg Trudgeon has his way, that name will be around for many years to come. It’s one of Ashburton’s core of solid family businesses that were born from the dream of one generation that has flowed on to the next. For the Trudgeon family, that dream started with Jim. He founded the business in 1953 after learning his trade with some of the big name companies of the time. Jim started his working life with Collins and Co with the dream of becoming a joiner. There wasn’t much going in terms of openings in that field, so when an opportunity came up at Tuckers for an apprentice painter, Jim was quick to jump ship. He signed on for an apprenticeship that would see him put in 10,000 hours
Proud of the past, Greg Trudgeon has ensured the days of his dad, James Arthur Trudgeon (Jim) are not forgotten with a small museum created in a corner of the workshop. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 300720-HM-0080
of training over the next five years. Today that’s pared back to around 6000 hours that’s usually completed over a three year stint. For Jim, apprenticeship meant spending months painting what was the Ashburton Flour Mill on Kermode Street and is today the home place of NZ Bio Grains. It might have been uninspiring work, but it ticked the boxes in terms of apprenticeship hours. With his trade well learned and plenty of experience under his belt, Jim decided the time was right to break with the
big boys and set up a new business with mate Des Moylan. The pair worked in partnership for about three years before Jim decided to take the plunge and set up on his own. Jim’s trade was with a paint pot in one hand and a brush in the other. Back then everyone did their own jobs – builders built, plasterers plastered and painters were at the end of the line, finishing off a job that of course relied on those who went before doing theirs to perfection. Over the years the business continued to grow and at one stage he had 13 on
the pay roll. It was a time of lead paint, ladders and brushes. Roofs had to be hand scraped, sanded, washed and dried, likewise interior walls. Paint was mixed by hand. It was labour intensive stuff. Jim learned his trade at a time when scrim was still a wall cladding that wallpaper clung precariously to and when every roof was made of iron. In those days, his home was his workshop and yard and rural jobs meant there was always a jug on the boil in the farm kitchen along with hearty helpings of home baking.
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here was never any question that Greg Trudgeon was going to follow in his father’s footsteps. He recalls as a five-year-old, racing home from school to help his father in the yard and then heading out with him on a job. “We had contracts for a lot of state houses and I used to paint the inside of the cupboards,” he said. Those years spent wielding a paintbrush as a youngster meant by the time Greg left school he was basically qualified for the job, but like every other new recruit, he too had to complete an apprenticeship, knocking off 10,000 hours. Greg and Jim formed a partnership in 1983, with dad staying on part-time for a few years after that. “I think he stuck around to keep an eye on me,” Greg said. Over the years, Greg said he’s never lost his passion for the business of painting and decorating. “He’s never happier than when he has a paintbrush in his hand, but today that doesn’t happen as often as he’d like. When you’re running a business with a staff of nine, one where the phone rings regularly and where quotes are constantly requested, it’s important to be the person at the front of the team, he said.
The pinboard in his office is dozens of sheets of paper deep in work that’s waiting to be completed. And that backlog of work hasn’t been helped by Covid-19. There were a number of exterior jobs on the books when lockdown came, but they’ve now been pushed out to spring. It’s all manageable, and that’s why he likes to be the man behind the phone, the man at the front desk. Over the years that Trudgeons has been at the forefront of the painting
and decorating game, Greg reckons they’ve trained more than 30 apprentices. Many have stayed with the company for years, others have earned their ticket and opted to strike out on their own. Regardless whether they stayed or not, Greg said that he and his father always knew that those apprentices acquired a solid grounding in their trade. Today he has several employees who
have been with him for more than 10 years; his father had one who stayed for 30. Over the years papering became part of the Trudgeon team’s skill set and today Greg admits that’s probably his favourite job. There’s a real art to this side of the business, he said. “We get a lot of feature walls in houses today and a lot of overseas or handpainted papers and they’re diabolical to hang.” If Greg had to play favourites between new homes and renovations, he admits he gets more satisfaction out of working on something that’s in a pretty grim state and turning it into something that looks fantastic than he does on a blank, new home canvas. For a few years the company added the Rockcoat business to its offerings, recruiting an expert from England on to the team. “It was a good sideline, another part of what we could offer for people around the home, but eventually I got rid of that,” Greg said. When his dad retired, Greg was determined not to lose the company’s links with the past and he developed a small museum in the shed that houses many of the tools used in Jim’s day – old overalls, wallpaper trimmers, brushes – they all tell a story of a man who loved his trade.
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hile the world of painting and decorating may have stayed the same for many years, that world today is light years away from the work place of Jim’s time. Lead paint has gone, even enamel paint
is disappearing. And while brushes and rollers are still well used, spray applications are often the painter’s most used tool. Throw water blasters that make roof preparation a quick job into the mix, and
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those ring us after they’ve done it asking if we can come in and fix it. That’s a nightmare. “What most people don’t realise is that preparation is 90 per cent of the job, the painting is the easy part.”
The greatest change over the years has come in the area of health and safety. No more grabbing a ladder, slapping it against a house and climbing on to the roof. Now every roof job needs edge protection.
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volved in each job because of health and safety, that’s why I spend nearly all my time behind the desk. “I really miss being on the job, but I also enjoy it in here, keeping a finger on the pulse.”
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One company, one team, Greg Trudgeon and the work crew he says are the best a boss could wish for (back, from left) Simon Hyde, Steven Trudgeon, Troy Hanger, Kelvin Woods, Jason O’Connor. Centre: Connor Shea. Front, from left: Greg Trudgeon, Regan Dwyer, Dave McMurdo and Kerry Jamieson. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 300720-HM-0029
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t 61, Greg says he’s still got plenty of years left on the job. He’s not thinking about succession, but with son Steven in the team he knows there’s a chance the Trudgeon name might stick around the industry for another generation. Whether he takes over the family business, strikes out on his own or changes careers, Greg’s pretty relaxed about the outcome. “He’s turned out to be a very nice qualified painter, but there’s no pressure on him to take over. I’m just teaching him what I got taught.” Greg’s just happy to be running a business that’s earned a solid reputation over many years, a reputation that sees clients coming back again
and again and new business coming through word-of-mouth referrals. And he’s happy with the great relationship that’s been built up over the years with contractors, building companies with whom he’s formed a real bond. “They’re a great bunch and they’ve become great friends. We have really good relationships,” he said. Greg reckons there’ll always be a demand for painters and decorators. What they do gives people an easy option when it comes to upgrading their homes. “And I reckon if you work for a fair price and do a good job then you’ll never be short of work.” He’s happy to share his knowledge
with any young tradies who ask, happy to help them problem solve if they’re faced with a tricky situation. Running a successful business does not come down to one man alone, Greg said. “I’ve got a fully qualified team of skilled painters and it’s a pleasure to have them on my team.” When Greg’s not at work, he’s in his other happy place, tinkering with cars. His favourite is a Mark II Zodiac that’s he’s dropped a V8 engine into. It’s just one of several classics in his garage. And he’s a racing industry enthusiast, in a syndicate that owns three horses, and for more than 22 years JA and GD Trudgeon have spon-
sored a race at the Methven Trotting Club’s October meeting. They’ve also been on the sponsors board at Ashburton meetings as well. Fishing is his other passion and he’s never happier than when he’s at the Tikau Bay bach, heading out to sea in a mate’s boat hoping to catch the big one. Like many tradesmen, Greg admits his home is not always a good reflection of his trade, but eventually the jobs get done. And while he looks to the future, Greg also takes time to look back, to reflect on the solid foundations dad Jim laid in establishing the family business and for the skills he passed down the line.
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Wellington weekender
Wellington’s iconic cable car is New Zealand’s only running funicular railway and has been faithfully connecting Lambton Quay to the top of Wellington Botanic Garden, since 1902.
There’s an undeniably infectious energy, a creative spark and innovative edge that keeps refreshing Wellington’s platter of urban temptations, writes Mike Yardley.
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onfession time – despite previously living in Wellington and enjoying countless visits to the capital, I’d never taken a ride on the emblematic Cable Car, until last month. Sacrilege! New Zealand’s only running funicular railway is a sweetheart, faithfully connecting Lambton Quay to the top of Wellington Botanic Garden, since 1902. En-route, two tunnels have been pimped out with a trippy LED light show. Just five minutes away from the hustle of the CBD, the nation’s oldest botanic gardens are a soulful oasis of calm and character, with an array of enticements like Begonia House and the Sundial of Human Involvement. You can see where the city’s pioneers are buried in the historic Bolton Street Memorial Park. Strolling the shaded paths with heart-stealing city vistas, it’s a highly instructive reminder on how visionary it was for the New Zealand Company to create a Town Belt, a hillside garland of green space, after establishing the colonial settlement in 1839. Despite subsequent incursions, most of it remains intact. I lost my eBike virginity in Wellington last month – a city tailor-made for electric-powered pedalling. Meeting up with Ryan O’Connell from Switched on Bikes, he led me on a tantalising ride around the bays and up Mt Victoria, unfurling a feast of nuggets and fun anecdotes along the way. For novices like myself, eBikes are super easy to ride. Flick the power mode into turbo and
For a truly distinctive dining experience, make your way to the Beehive to enjoy dinner at Bellamys by Logan Brown. hey presto, you’ve got a sinfully effortless ride. Whether you’re navigating a head wind, a steep hill, or both – turbo mode made very light work of that! On foot, I always enjoy promenading around the city’s world-class waterfront, richly embellished with eyegrabbing artworks and sublime vistas, sprinkled between the headline attractions. Standing at Clyde Quay and gazing across the glassy waters to glittery Oriental
Bay, it’s that radiant sweep of brightly painted boatsheds that exemplifies Wellington’s perky, playful personality. So do the waterfront artworks. The capital’s bragging rights as an artisanal mecca are constantly refortified with an ever-evolving swag of new entrants adding more spark and verve to sample. I staked out some of the temptations in the slinky little alleyway of Lombard St. Refuelling on fabulous coffee
at Pie & Pickle, I popped next door to Denzien, the nation’s first destination urban distillery, producing craft gin on-site, and scooping up so many awards since opening 18 months ago. Always intended to be a shop-front distillery, the gins are magnificent. Co-owner, Mark Halton, remarked that the brand name came about through a dyslexic spelling mistake. Planned to be known as Denizen, the typo actually hit the spot.
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Zealandia is the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary. Take the night tour and you may just see foraging kiwi at night. Denzien is a Nordic word for a clan of people who enjoy the finer things in life. Boom! When in Wellington, take a transfixing escape to the staggering sanctuary of Zealandia. I’ve previously enjoyed daytime and twilight tours of this awe-inspiring sanctuary – the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary. On my latest visit, I joined a night tour where the starring attraction is the chance to see foraging kiwi at night. Over 100 little spotted kiwi call the valley home, so your chances of a close encounter sighting are good. I savoured four kiwi, up-close, on my torchlight tour, beautifully led by passionate, authoritative and intuitive guides. The glow worms spangling the hillsides turn on a stunning light show to rival the Wellington Cable Car. The evening birdsong was headlined by the piercing calls of kiwi, singing out to their partners, while the unmistakable call of the morepork was a thrill to hear. Kaka, who should be tucked up in bed, continue to make a racket at will. Testament to Zealandia’s sterling endeavours, tui, bellbirds and kaka are now
pervasive in Wellingtonian’s backyards. For a truly distinctive dining experience, make your way to the Beehive to enjoy dinner at Bellamys by Logan Brown. I cannot think of any other parliament in the world which has opened its doors for public dining, within the halls of power. As you’d expect from Logan Brown, the culinary offering at Bellamys is supreme. Follow the fairy lights down the alleyway off Ghuznee Street to find HUSK, an all-in-one eatery, bar, brewery and coffee roaster. Like a celebration of the city’s culinary culture, HUSK is the home of decadently rich Karamu Coffee and quirky Choice Bros brews. After a pre-dinner drink, I then headed to another new head-turner, High Water Eatery. Situated at the harbour end of Cuba Street, Highwater is a fiendishly popular inner-city eatery, where nearly everything is made from scratch and inhouse. A must-try star specimen on the menu is the Duck & Prune hotdog with gentleman’s relish, crispy shallots and fermented cabbage powder. I still dream about it! www.wellingtonnz.com
HUSK, an all-in-one eatery, bar, brewery and coffee roaster. is a celebration of the city’s culinary culture.
Wellington’s glittery Oriental Bay. Denzien is the nation’s first destination urban distillery, producing craft gin onsite, and has scooped up many awards since opening 18 months ago.
The statue of Kupe stands proudly on the Wellington waterfront.
Wellington, as viewed from Mt Victoria.
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Thriller on the court
MIDWEEK SPORT
Upset on the cards
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NEW GOALS By Adam Burns
adam.b@theguardian.co.nz
Some old sporting names never lose the love of competition. Kiwi cycling legend Tino Tabak falls into this criteria, even if his sporting endeavors these days are more relaxed compared to when he was in his pomp. The 74-year-old’s latest pursuit has been taking charge of a junior Methven football team this year, which has provided a competitive outlet for one of the district’s incognito sporting greats. “It’s good,” he said. “I’m really enjoying it.” Although the junior team had suffered some big defeats earlier in the season, the team has gradually improved, and they secured their first win last weekend. The rookie coach preferred not to take any credit for the side’s growth, but rather the group’s attitude and enjoyment towards games and trainings. “I’ve just tried to bring a bit of discipline.”
Tabak is best known for competing at several major cycling events in the 1970s, including multiple Tour de France appearances. In 1972 he placed 18th, which remains the greatest result ever by a Kiwi at the illustrious cycling event, with George Bennett’s 24th placed finish last year being the next best. The peaks and setbacks of an eventful cycling career were chronicled back in a 2010 autobiography, penned by Jonathan Kennett. He was unsure if his young footballing troops were familiar with his exploits as an elite cyclist as he rarely speaks about his past, despite the top flight level he got to nearly 50 years ago. Tabak remains unsentimental about his past accomplishments. “As far as my past in sport, that’s gone, that’s finished,” he said. “When you start dreaming about the past and what I could’ve done and what I could’ve achieved, then you can send yourself into a big depression.” If there is anything Tabak learned
during his competing days which he is applying as a mentor, is that no player is the same, and that different training principles could be utilised, depending on the individual. “If I say that you have got to stand like this and kick it like this, their body might not physically allow them to do that, because that’s just not how they’re built. “It’s the same in the cycling world. “It’s not about how saying this is how you sit on the bike, it’s about being comfortable and then away you go.” Now residing in Methven, his coaching stint was providing some post-retirement goalsetting for the former cyclist. “You got to have a goal,” he said. “Our goals used to be travelling and overseas trip planning, and that’s now off the cards of course. “So I’m pretty rapt that this football thing is my goal now. “I would love to see this group together for as long as possible before they reach a certain age and see if we can achieve results.” Tino Tabak back in his cycling days.
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Victim success
KARATE
of his own
Thorsten Windhorst’s life-long love of karate was spurred by a newspaper clipping found back in his home town in Germany. Now, he’s sharing that love with a rapidly growing number of Mid Canterbury youngsters. ADAM BURNS caught up with the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards Coach of the Year.
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urning a life-long passion into one of Mid Canterbury’s fastest growing sports was never a goal for Sensei Thorsten Windhorst. However his 35-year-long love of karate and teaching has resulted in burgeoning participation number and competitive success for the decorated Ashburton karate club. Clinching the Most Outstanding Coach of the Year award at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards back in June was just reward for the endless hours of
mentoring and guidance at the local dojos. “I was happy, there’s a lot of good coaches here so getting it was special,” he said. “I just like to teach, and I wanted to train. “There were clubs here in Ashburton but they were a different style and not really my style, so I just decided to open my own club.” Since the 5th Dan Shotokan instructor opened the club following his arrival in Mid Canterbury 13 years ago, the club has gathered pace as one of the district’s biggest-growing codes. Participation numbers are as strong as ever, with a total of 72 members and a sprinkling of keen participants biding their time on a waiting list at present. Windhorst could virtually be considered a victim of his own success. The popularity of the club has led him to impose a limit on club intake so he can remain as available as possible for his students. “We could open up another group,” he said. “We’ve got people ringing up every second week at least. “It’s all getting too big.” Windhorst and wife Jacqui run classes out of spots in Ashburton and Tinwald. Next on the agenda for the karate couple is to eventually ease their hefty workload by nailing down another instructor among their budding talent pool. Prior to their arrival in New Zealand, the family patriarch
Sensei Thorsten Windhorst, of Ashburton, has now been a karate instructor for the best part of three decades. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 170720-AB-9649
had been an instructor in his home country of Germany. Originally from Preußisch Ströhen in the northern town of Rahden, Windhorst began his karate quest when he was a teen. “My mum gave me an advert from the newspaper for a karate lesson. “I turned up there, and after the first session I knew straight away it was for me. “I did other sports which were all fun, but karate was just my cup of tea, the discipline, the training. “It was just something I really liked and enjoyed.” He would continue his development over the next few years before working sessions around a one year drafting in the military. It would not be long before Windhorst began mentoring other students. He has been an instructor for 27 years, having first guided young pupils back in his native Germany. “When I came back from the army and to my club, I noticed two kids on the side training and the rest were mostly adults, and no-one was really focusing on them,” he said. “Then at some point I took them to the side and took them to some seminars. “Then the boys brought some friends, and more and more kids started showing up, then
we made a kids group at the club.” Having coached across all ages, he recognised the vast benefits of the martial art form across a variety of facets. “Parents would come back and say there is much more concentration at school. “They also did some tests in Germany where it was thought that karate training is good for older people as well, for dementia, it may not make people better, but it slows the progress down (of the disease) so it’s really a good sport for all ages.” Back in Ashburton, and the club has achieved success across the gamut of levels with dozens of medals secured at international, national, South Island, regional and school competitions. A total of 19 golds and 28 silvers have been accrued during the club’s history. Naturally it was one of the Windhorst clan which has served as a pinnacle of local success in the sport. Daughter Jessica, who was virtually “born on the mats”, won a bronze medal representing New Zealand at the 2015 Commonwealth Karate Championships in New Delhi. The former Ashburton College pupil was a standout at the event, finishing on the podium in the Cadet Kumite Female 54plus kg category.
“She went all the way through to a black belt and inspired a few of the students we have now, and helped out with classes as well,” mother Jacqui said. A few of the younger students were now taking up more responsibility and leadership within the club, which had been a confidence booster, she said. The likes of Taylah Burrowes has also been integral to the club’s reputation in recent times, courtesy of Australian and New Zealand National Secondary School titles for Kumite Cadets, and she is also a New Zealand Open Champion. Alongside Windhorst, Burrowes was also rewarded at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards, winning the Outstanding All Round Sportsperson gong. Looking ahead, Windhorst is hopeful he and his wife can find someone who is able to take over the reins. He runs classes single-handedly and although some had stepped up on occasion, many were unable to commit full time due to other commitments. “I’m not getting younger,” he said. “It would be good to have someone who steps up and takes over the club. “For the future it would be good to have people we can rely on.”
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FOOTBALL
NETBALL
Reprisals likely for United By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz
Whatever motivation Mid Canterbury United’s players channel for game day, its last meeting with Universities AFC won’t be far from the memory banks. United meet the Christchurch club in today’s Mainland Canterbury Championship League game and will be hoping home advantage at the Ashburton Domain will at at least rule out the prospect of a repeat of their earlier season encounter. The Mid Cantabrians were taken apart 7-0 back in June, and while their season has been high on close-run things and low on luck, it was one way traffic in the last game between the two sides. The home team are undoubtedly a different proposition several weeks later, after what has been a tough initiation in the major leagues and have a fair indication as to what its all about. Universities however will be ripe for the taking today, with the side’s seven goal shutout of United its only win of the season,
Mid Canterbury United return to the Ashburton Domain where it takes on Universities AFC PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN
with three draws and five defeats to their name. A similar dose of incentive will definitely be a factor for Meth-
ven in senior division 2. Not only was the previously unbeaten side humbled by the Ferrymead Bays boys 4-0
last week, the side has dropped down to third spot on the standings as it bids to keep up with Ferrymead Bays and Western AFC at the top. It could get ugly for the FC Twenty 11 Falcons at Avonhead Park today as the winless outfit could cop a stinging reaction. Mid Canterbury United’s division 4 team is transitioning into a championship round. It was previously unknown if the side would be promoted to division 3 after wrapping up the minor league. Mainland Football confirmed on Thursday that division 3 to 7 would move into the ‘championship’ round, where teams will get the opportunity to play some new teams and “to prove they deserve to be called championship winners”. United take on Papanui-Redwood in Christchurch today in what will be a competitive bout between the two league contenders. Methven also move down to division 7 where it hosts Banks Peninsula at the Domain to round out the weekend.
BOWLS
Action starts to heat up on mats By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz
It’s been a quiet few weeks on the local indoor bowling mats, but outside of the district the green and gold of Ashburton has been well on show with some strong performances. Despite the lack of serious play, things are set to really kick into gear in the coming weeks however, with some major local competitions to be played with national significance for those lucky enough to win. This weekend players will take to the mats on Sunday for the New Zealand Mixed Pairs qualifiers. The winner from Sunday’s play will then compete in the Zone Final, which will also be held in Ashburton on August 22 with the winner of that playoff to head to Masterton for the National final. The zone playoff consists of teams from Ashburton, Canterbury, South Canterbury and North Otago. Then, next Sunday the Henselite Singles will be played. The marquee singles event outside of the singles title competed for at the National Championships, the Henselite Singles see the winner from each of the districts around New Zealand to compete for National glory. A good field of players are expected for the title next weekend. Meanwhile, away from Ashburton, local players have been tasting success. Last weekend Ken Mackenzie, Rowena Mackenzie and Cory Harnett travelled to Timaru to compete in the South Canterbury Open fours and were victorious with four wins from their
four matches. The weekend prior a gathering of local players headed for Christchurch to compete in the Junior one to five years pairs tournament. The final was an Ashburton affair with Alex McLeod com-
bining with Christchurch’s Keith Hawkins and they took on Harnett and Nicky Foden. The former duo were victorious in a gripping final winning 10-9. They will now head to the New Zealand final in Upper Hutt in September.
Cory Harnett has been in solid form on the mats recently. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN
Whitehead picks up top role with the Tactix Methven’s Jan Whitehead has been appointed by Netball New Zealand to form a management committee set to oversee the recruitment of the Tactix for the 2021 ANZ Premiership. White and fellow former Netball Mainland board member Darren Wright will be joined by one other person to work together to provide on the ground support for the team in Christchurch, including overseeing the recruitment process for next year, and the appointment process for team management and staff. The Tactix will remain under the governance structure of Netball NZ, following the voluntary liquidation of Mainland Netball earlier this year. Whitehead said the committee offers some separation between Netball NZ and the Tactix. “Our primary role is to assist and provide clarity between Netball New Zealand and the Tactix.” Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie said the committee appointments was a positive step forward for the Tactix, which had faced its share of challenges recently. “Our goal is to ensure that we can continue the ANZ Premiership with six teams including the Tactix,” she said. “We feel that a management committee will enable an independent oversight into the appointment of the team going forward. “The first job for the committee will be to support the coach and the integrity of the recruitment process for 2021.” Whitehead said once the third committee member was added they would begin working on securing a coach for next season and then assist the coach in securing the squad. The selections will be the coaches decision Whitehead said, with the committee assisting with recruitment and contact negotiation. With the Tactix enjoying a strong season, currently sitting second, it is likely the committee will be working to retain Marianne Delaney-Hoshek as the head coach. The committee will work closely with NNZ to adopt the player and coach budget and will report back to Wyllie during the season. The Tactix are about to embark on a demanding road trip to Auckland and Wellington where their league Grand Final hopes hang in the balance. Win both games against the Mystics on Sunday and Pulse on (Monday, and the Tactix will make Premiership history by reaching the top two for the first time.
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College pip Celtic in thriller By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz
A tenacious all-round display by College A has led them to a 34-32 win over Celtic A in a thriller between the two rivals. The first game of ACL premier netball’s championship round on Thursday went down to the wire, however it was College who kept their nerve in a nailbiting final quarter. It was hard-fought in the later games too, with United holding off a fast-finishing Celtic B side who proved their worth after being promoted to premier 1 earlier in the week. Hampstead were also made to fight tooth and nail against a fired up Methven side, as the form team of the competition escaped with a 45-41 win. A gripping night of netball was set up in the first matchup on court. College were always going to match Celtic for energy, however they brought a noticeable physicality to the equation on defence. The side edged ahead in the first quarter off the back of Hayley Tallentire and Sophie Adams in front of goal. Down 11-7 at the first break, Celtic began to dictate the exchanges in the second period and got the ledger back to one by halftime. It was a bruising third quarter, with both teams staunching it out on defence. College were disciplined in centre court as they patiently worked the ball into position, meaning Celtic were left with scraps to feed off. Although they were unsettled into mistakes, Celtic remained in
Hampstead goal shoot Alice Eddington lines up for a long range shot at goal despite the attention of Methven’s Sarah McKenzie. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 070820-AB-0994 touch via their clinical attacking and mid-courters. Poppy Kilworth however was a ball of fire in the defensive third for College, throwing herself around to thwart any hint of scoring momentum for Celtic. College held a 28-24 lead head-
ing into the final period and appeared slightly nervy after the resumption. Celtic capitalised on a few unforced errors from College, outscoring their opponents six goals to two early in the final stanza. The green machine squared
things up twice during the final few minutes. However the ice-cool Tallentire landed the pivotal final points as the lead for Celtic continued to elude them at the death. Later in the evening, Methven provided Hampstead with their
toughest game all year as an upset looked on the cards deep into the encounter. It was tit-for-tat early with both sides making few mistakes. Methven however brought a physical presence as they looked to get on top of the competition frontrunners. Even the competition’s leading shooter Alice Eddington was unsettled into the anomaly of consecutive misses on goal in the first quarter as Methven secured a deserved lead. Hampstead found their groove to wrestle back the lead early in the second period. However Methven were not going away, and picked up several turnovers to reclaim the ascendancy at halftime, up 23-20. A vulnerable Hampstead were being overawed physically as they lost midcourter Ashleigh Collier to an injury. It looked like goal attack Nicole Hands was going to join her on the side early in the third following strong contact, however the shooter soldiered on. Methven were proving tough to break down at the back, with Sarah McKenzie scrapping for any bit of possession. Hampstead worked the corners and remained in touch with only a goal separating the two sides at the final interval. The lead changed hands early in the final quarter as Methven goal shoot Kelera Nawai crucially was off target as the pressure went on. A strong finish ensured from the blue and golds to deny the out-of-towners by four goals. United claimed a 33-27 win against premier 1 newbies Celtic B to go to the top of the championship round.
OPINION
There’s a different vibe on the sidelines By Steve Devereux steve.d@theguardian.co.nz
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ast Saturday I ventured up towards the foothills, to take in the Watters Cup final, as one does every year, whether or not there are green jerseys striving to bring another trophy back to Keenans Road. There were all the usual features of grand final day; a very good crowd, the numbers helped out no doubt by perfect rugby weather, a bit overcast but fine and no freezing wind-chill factors to deal with. It wasn’t exactly a carnival atmosphere, due obviously to the intense nature of these clashes, although one boisterous group on the tree-side of the patch were intent on proving that a falsehood, with ever-increasingly loud (for some unknown reason) peals of laughter ringing out on a regular basis. Now every crowd that you’re in has its own identity, always dictated by the occasion. If you’re on the bank at
Lancaster Park in the early days of Super 12 rugby, then you’re among the best of friends; 10,000 of them to be exact, as long as you’re wearing red and black, and adding to the crazed, frenzied noise levels generally being produced, no matter what is happening on the field. And you probably are wearing red and black, because few wearing the opposition’s colours dared venture into that lawless institution back in the day, knowing their chances of emerging unscathed at the end of proceedings were somewhat limited. If you’ve nabbed a seat in the Members Stand at Lord’s, you’re being quiet and respectful, clapping politely as another jolly good shot pierces the field and makes the boundary rope. And if you’re at a good day at the Indy 500 then you’re probably going to get lost, because you’re sharing the arena with around 400,000 other fans. But the whole vibe thing generally depends greatly on whether your team is playing or not. If it is, then you’re probably going home suffering from
strained vocal cords, with a heart now filled with boundless joy after hours of pre-match stress and anxiety, or a heart sunken into the depths of depression, after hours of now-wasted pre-match stress and anxiety. And usually, you know exactly what to expect, whatever venue you’re going to. If it is the heart of enemy territory you’re heading into, and Methven fits that bill perfectly, then you know that on the day you’ll probably say G’day or nod to about 10 people, nine of whom you know already. And here’s the rub. On Saturday, there was a different atmosphere around the place. As reported, not exactly fiesta-time, but most certainly a different mood – every person I walked past or stood beside for a while seemed to have a Howgoes-it or a Howdy all ready to dish out, and if you wanted to open a discussion on the game, or the weather, or politics (perhaps not politics) then that was all on too. Instead of 10 people, it was
more like a hundred. And that was a great thing. It emanated through the crowd and lifted spirits, which made the taut, extremely physical battle going on in front of us all the more enjoyable to be a part of. Except for that bit where Manasa Bari was struck down by that horrendous injury, right in front of us – I think every spectator might have heard the snap. But after the ambo finally made it on the ground and whisked him off to hospital, it was back to business, and on the field the game actually ratcheted up a few notches, and though champagne rugby it wasn’t, finals footy it most definitely was, with defence of the highest order on display from both sides. Combine that with the superb crowd environment, and you had just about the perfect rugby day. Why the new climate at big sports events, as seen with the big crowds back at Aotearoa rugby? This year, Covid has seeped into every part of our lives; not
unlike the quakes a year or three ago. Folks are realising how brittle our whole existence is; how easily we could be the new Melbourne next week; how life is actually quite short and saying G’day to a stranger, with a free smile attached, is actually both not difficult to do, and beneficial to the whole wide world. couldn’t find any remarkable cricket action to comment on this week, so I’ll have to make do with a few quotable quotes: “I bowl so slowly that if I don’t like a ball I can run after it and bring it back” - J.M. Barrie “I can’t really say I’m batting badly. I’m not batting long enough to be batting badly” Greg Chappell “I don’t ask Kathy to face Michael Holding. So I don’t see why I should be changing nappies” Ian Botham on family life “The Port Elizabeth ground is more of a circle than an oval. It is long and square” - Trevor Bailey “Cricket is a game played by 11 fools and watched by 11,000 fools” - George Bernard Shaw
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RUGBY
RUGBY
Combined eye an upset
Senior B right at the sharp end
By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz
The table may say one win apiece, however there are contrasting tribulations this year for Timaru Boys’ High School and Mid Canterbury Combined. The two sides meet in the UC Championship today, and while the South Cantabrians should be firm favourites at home, the mental toll on the side following a series of tough defeats against the big Christchurch schools could be a factor. Mid Canterbury Combined however is a
young team full of enterprise, despite being smacked around for the majority of the season. They did notch a gutsy competition win a fortnight ago against fellow strugglers Roncalli-Aoraki Combined, however they were brought crashing back down to earth last weekend against St Thomas’. Timaru meanwhile completed a resounding 50-20 hammering of Roncalli last weekend to end its losing streak. They have endured a series of tough defeats to the competition big guns. Against UC top five opposition, Timaru’s average losing margin has been little over
eight points, earning losing bonus points against the likes of Christchurch Boys’, Rangiora and St Andrew’s. Whether Mid Canterbury can compete up front today remains the big question, however they have proven it has the talent out wide when moving forward with Charlie Brown, Thomas Paterson and Sam Ree. The critical period for the team will be after halftime, which will be dependent on the nature of the scoreboard and how much tackling it has been forced to do in the first spell. If they can hang in the fight, then maybe the pressure goes back on Timaru Boys.
Mid Canterbury rugby’s Senior B competition reaches the knockout stages today, and while one semi-final might appear to be a one-horse race, anything could happen in either of the two matches on show this afternoon. Methven already have the Michael Duff Memorial tucked away in the cabinet in their clubrooms, but will be out to grab the Second Grade Cup, and the target is well and truly on their backs after an untouched run of form during the pool play. The Michael Duff Memorial is awarded to the team who finished at the top of the standings at the end of pool play, with the Second Grade Cup the silverware for the knockout stages. Post the final, the top two teams through the normal stage of the season would normally square off for the Bruce Beckley Memorial, but a change in format this year saw it become a challenge trophy, with Celtic locking it away for the summer. Methven will head into their clash with Mt Somers today hot favourites. They humbled their mountain neighbours two weeks ago at the Mount and today in front of their home crowd will be out to do the same. Mt Somers do have a passionate line up, and if able to get some momentum going forward they can be dangerous. Today’s second semi, between Allenton and Celtic is a much tougher affair to sort out. Both sides have played some excellent rugby this season and are more than deserving of their finals berths. Again, early momentum will likely be the key to success in the match with Allenton’s vocal home supporters sure to play a role in how the game unfolds.
Crusaders fully focused on Highlanders By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz
If the Crusaders can get back to winning ways at home they will take out the Super Rugby Aotearoa title with a week to spare. A win over the Highlanders on Sunday afternoon at Orangetheory Stadium will guarantee the Crusaders a first place finish, while a loss will set up an epic final round showdown with the Blues to determine who takes the title. The Crusaders are on 24 points to the Blues’ 22, with the Blues on a bye this weekend. A sixth win for the campaign will have the Crusaders move out of range and the win is all Crusaders coach Scott Robertson is focusing on. The Crusaders yesterday announced their team for tomorrow’s vital clash, and have welcomed back three of their major
names into the starting line up. Robertson called back in centre Braydon Ennor, No. 8 Whetukamokamo Douglas and prop Joe Moody. The side is as close to a full strength line-up as the Crusaders can muster, taking into account that they are still without Cullen Grace, David Havili and Scott Barrett. When the sides met earlier this season in Dunedin, the Crusaders ran out convincing 40-20 winners. The scoreline blew out in the second half, with the Highlanders left to rue a missed opportunity when they butchered a try early in the second half with the Crusaders only ahead 20-17. The Crusaders are coming off a strong win over the Chiefs, but will still be stinging from losing their unbeaten home streak a fortnight ago against the Hurricanes, and will be keen to extend their six-match winning streak over their southern rivals.
The Highlanders have not won in Christchurch since 2015, and are coming off a flat effort against the high-flying Blues, with the Blues claiming the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy for the first time since 2011. Highlanders coach, Aaron Mauger, is looking for an improved performance from his team in the southern derby. “I didn’t feel we did ourselves justice last week as we allowed the Blues to dominate us early and rack up some points,” Mauger said. “We were better in the back half, but it was too late. “Playing the Crusaders, we know we will have to be tuned in from the very start, but it’s another great opportunity for our guys to prove themselves against the competition leaders.” A settled-looking Highlanders team has been named, with only Jona Nareki – who blew the crucial try-scoring opportunity last
time around – coming in for Scott Gregory in the starting team. Nareki, a regular starter in the early part of the season, has made a real impact off the bench in the last two outings and been rewarded with the number 11 jersey. In the other match the winless Chiefs meet the Hurricanes in Wellington today. The stats suggest the Chiefs face an uphill battle to break their duck as they have a record of winning just 33 per cent of their matches in Wellington. Highlanders: 1 Ayden Johnstone, 2 Ash Dixon, 3 Jeff Thwaites, 4 Pari Pari Parkinson, 5 Jack Whetton, 6 Shannon Frizell, 7 Dillon Hunt, 8 Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, 9 Aaron Smith, 10 Josh Ioane, 11 Jona Nareki, 12 Patelesio Tomkinson, 13 Michael Collins, 14 Josh McKay, 15 Mitch Hunt. Reserves: 16 Liam Coltman, 17 Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18 Siate Tokolahi, 19 Manaaki Selby-Rickit, 20 Jesse Parete, 21 Folau Fakatava, 22 Ngatungane Punivai, 23 Teariki Ben-Nicholas
Crusaders team to play the Highlanders: 1. Joe Moody 2. Codie Taylor (C) 3. Michael Alaalatoa 4. Samuel Whitelock 5. Quinten Strange 6. Tom Sanders 7. Tom Christie 8. Whetukamokamo Douglas (VC) 9. Bryn Hall 10. Richie Mo'unga 11. George Bridge 12. Jack Goodhue (VC) 13. Braydon Ennor 14. Sevu Reece 15. Will Jordan Reserves: 16. Andrew Makalio 17. George Bower 18. Oliver Jager 19. Luke Romano 20. Sione Havili 21. Mitchell Drummond 22. Brett Cameron 23. Leicester Fainga'anuku
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BASKETBALL
Positives in defeat for College Another loss might not look good on paper, but there’s plenty of pleasing progress for Ashburton College Boys’ basketball coach, Brian Kerr who knows his young charges are headed in the right direction. On Tuesday night, the team took on Middleton Grange up in Christchurch and despite putting together a good performance on the court, they were unable to walk away with victory, losing the match 103-84. Both sides took their time to work into the match, but it was Middleton Grange who drove harder and walked off the court and the end of the first quarter with a 25-21 lead. If they were strong in the first, the hosts were even better in the second though as they really stepped up their workload and found gaps in the College defence to lead comfortably at 5635 at the end of the first half. A refocus and strong direction from Kerr at the half-time break saw an almost new-look College side jump on the court for the second half and they tightened their defence and got things back on track offensively. A strong finish at the end of the third quarter saw the lead clawed back to 78-64 and the match was ripe for the picking for either side. The previous week, College had really come into their own in the final quarter and for the first stages it looked like it was on the cards again with a 7-0 run. A time out by the hosts changed the game though, stemming the College offensive flow and forcing some easy turnovers they took control again and rounded
out the match impressively. While beaten, College were far from disgraced. Five players picked up double figure points hauls. Kambell Stills continued his great form, picking up 19 points with some impressive dunks thrown in for good measure. James Reid was tidy with his 15 points. As he has been all season Riley Sa was again right in the thick of
Thomas Patterson put in a solid shift for the Ashburton College side on Tuesday night. it with 15 points of his own. Kalen Tait produced probably his best performance of the season and drove hard to the basket and was dangerous on the fast break and Thomas Patterson turned in another good shift for 13 points. Kerr said the College side were well aware of the Middleton
Grange full court defensive options and worked hard to mitigate it. For most part they handled it well,” Kerr said. “Unfortunately it was their own defence that was ultimately the problem. “They had a bad second quarter where their defence went flat
which also impacted on their offence. “Because of that, Gators offence found gaps and outscored College 31-14.” Kerr added that he was proud of the fight his side showed and that when they maintained their composure they were definitely a match for Middleton Grange.
Nomads, Newlands grab vital success The first game was College against Nomads, who once again was plagued by injury. The game started off at a reasonable clip with College making the early play. They matched up against their older counterparts and at first it went well. However they began to lose focus which allowed Nomads to push their way to a 28-21 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was poor for College as their defence went flat and the issues with their help defence continued. Nomads weren’t to miss that opportunity and attacked the rim pushing out their lead to 50-34 at the break. In order to try and reignite the College defensive intensity, they went to a full court man to man in the third quarter to challenge the Nomads guards. They executed this well however they squandered a lot of opportunities in which to wipe out the deficit. Nomads settled and kept the damage to a minimum and increase the lead slightly to a healthy 66-49 lead. College continued to press full
Brian Kerr reports on Wednesday night basketball action in the Men’s A Grade competition. court and looked to open the game up and for a part it worked, however the experience of Nomads were able to navigate the pressure to win 88-75. For Nomads it was Tony Gilbert doing the damage inside the paint whilst Jamie Smitheram shot well for his 20 points. Pete Kirwan added 18 points with a tidy display. For College Riley Sa led the scoring with 20 points as he worked hard at both ends of the court. Thomas Patterson was having another good game with 15 points and Kambell Stills finishing with 12 points. College were generally lacklustre for the first half which gave them a lot of work to do in the second half. Going to full court man to man helped, however they left a lot of points out there which could have and should have made a massive difference.
Nomads were consistently good even with a limited lineup. Experience made a big difference as they countered the pressure well. A well-deserved win for Nomads. The second game of the evening was Newlands against a struggling Wildlife team. The first quarter was a messy affair as both teams struggled to find the basket. Wildlife leading 18-9. The second quarter was better for Newlands as they got their combinations working on offence as well as upping the defensive effort. Wildlife struggling to finish on offence. Newlands leading 35-33 at the half. The third quarter was a good contest as Wildlife started well. Newlands countered and hit a couple of big threes at the end of the quarter to go to a 55-49 lead.
Wildlife changed up their defence and slowly it started to pay dividends as they chipped away at the Newlands lead. With two minutes to go it seemed the running was with the Wildlife team. It was a frantic as Newlands turned the ball over a couple of times to allow Wildlife to equalize at 68 apiece. Both teams had opportunities to claim the win but it didn’t happen. The first overtime for the season. So another five minutes was added. Newlands started off with a big three-pointer from Nick Fechney, followed by a nice move by Randy Buenafe which pushed Newlands out by 5 points. Wildlife came back with a couple of plays, Newlands up by 2 points. Newlands played smart and worked the ball around to create opportunities. This they did well and found another 4 points to lead by 6. Wildlife fired a couple of three pointers but they went wide. Newlands defending well to hold out and take the victory 77-71. For Newlands Nick Fechney had a top game finishing with 28 points. He was able to hit the big shots
when necessary as well as securing a number of defensive boards. Ramil Ilumin finished with 18 points and was excellent on the offensive boards in particular. Randy Buenafe with another tidy effort with 15 points. For Wildlife Sean Hunter finished with 21 points with some good inside plays. Xavier Bartlett threatened on the drive finished with 16 points and Sam Pearce was always a threat defensively and on the break with 14 points. Both teams were missing a couple of key players, Marc Juntilla for Newlands and Emiliano Guerra for Wildlife, so both teams had to adapt their structures slightly. After a slow start this game ended up being a really tight contest. Wildlife came back well in the fourth quarter to tie the game and whilst Newlands played better for the most part, they nearly handed the game to Wildlife through turnovers in the last 2 minutes. However Newlands managed the overtime well hitting the early shots to put the pressure back on Wildlife. A good contest.
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GET OUT STAKES
Want us to love racing, show us some love first By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz
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n the game of life if you don’t keep up it can be quite easy to be left behind. You’ve got to be on the front foot, ready and waiting to grab the bull by the horns and do your best to drive forward. Self-promotion, and pushing your own cause – in any sense of the term – is critically important. The racing industry in New Zealand is failing in this point. They’ve thrown the very thought of promoting themselves out the window. Effectively shooting themselves in the foot and showing no interest in their core market, instead chucking all the eggs into the one basket and hoping they’ll come out golden. Before lockdown, life was peachy. A dedicated radio station for racing product, newspapers printing fields and copy across the country, and a stable of presenters and commentators who had the privilege of having people hanging off their every word. People were constantly reminded that racing was there. Active, ready and waiting. If five people looked at their local paper on a Friday and saw there was a race meeting just down the road and decided to go for a day out, that was a wonderful result. Then lockdown struck. The true extent of the financial position that the controlling body of the industry in this country was in was quickly
revealed. Exorbitant salaries for feet behind desks, most of whom 95 per cent of the industry wouldn’t know if they knocked on the front door. A ridiculous amount of overheads and expenditure that wasn’t justified, and an industry perplexed and dismayed at the way they were being managed. Logic would have suggested this was the opportunity for once to cut from the top. Reduce some of those out-ofthis-world salaries, make some operational changes and be
business smart about the whole situation. Instead though, what did we get? We saw the very lifeblood of the promotional side of the industry decimated. The radio station removed from the airwaves, fields whipped out from under editors’ noses, and probably the biggest death knell of all, the reduction in producers, presenters and commentators. Losing names like Tony Lee, Dave McDonald, Greg O’Connor
and Peter Early was the most mind-boggling decision of all. The suits in Wellington might have felt like they were the leaders of the industry, but guys like those named above were the front men. They were the familiars on the television set, or booming through the speakers on the car radio. The ones whose opinions mattered the most, the ones who could actually lure someone into having a bet. And at the end of the day, that’s what it is all about.
People having a bet. We need those $1 dollar each way punters to come out on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy their local race meeting, just as much as we need the $1000 punter. But now there’s no avenue in which to market the fact that there is a race meeting happening. No tools of the trade that for so long have been reliable and trustworthy. Now they’re gone and seeing the way forward is becoming increasingly difficult.
SAMPSON
Veteran galloper to resume at Hawera Evergreen galloper Sampson will kick-off his 11-year-old season at Hawera today, and trainer Howie Mathews said his pride and joy is training like a horse half his age. “The way he is and his demeanor he is like a five-year-old. “He does not show his age
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and the way he track works you wouldn’t think he is getting on in years,” Mathews said. The multiple stakes winner defied his age last term when placing in the Listed Marton Cup (2200m) and Listed New Zealand St Leger (2600m) and he will be
out to try and replicate those feats this season. The son of Dubai Destination will kick-off his campaign in the See You Saturday October 10 at Hawera after pleasing his trainer when placing in his two recent trials over 1000m and 1200m.
“They were only over short distances but he trialled really well,” Mathews said. “Tony Allan rode him and said he was full of himself and he was really pleased with him. “We can’t fault him. “His track work has been very
good. With two trials under his belt we did think of a mile but he really hasn’t got great form over a mile. “He loves the middle distance so you just have to bite the bullet with the way things are and go where you can.”
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BASKETBALL
Strawbridge in Tall Ferns camp Ashlee Strawbridge is coming for the Tall Ferns. The Ashburton basketball star and national representative attended a week long Tall Ferns camp in Auckland last week, which served as a showcase for the country’s up-and-coming basketball talent.
“It was such an amazing learning experience, and a real honour to get the opportunity to play with women I’ve been looking up to since I started playing basketball,” Strawbridge said, in a Mainland Eagles Basketball Academy Facebook post this week.
“It was a good week in preparation to start my college experience.” The former Ashburton College and Rangi Ruru pupil is slated to attend the College of South Idaho in 2021 on a basketball scholarship. Strawbridge also starred in a
showcase game, featuring a mix of established and younger talent which was a curtain raiser to the NBL Showdown Grand Final on Saturday. Tall Ferns head coach Guy Molloy said the camp was vital for the continuity of the national team and New Zealand high per-
formance programme. “The camp serves to expose new players to the Tall Ferns’ style of play. “It gives our emerging players an insight into the team’s culture, and it lets them see a personal vision for their own future.”
FOOTBALL
Woods’ exploits ‘unlikely to be repeated’ All Whites legend Ryan Nelsen is amazed by Chris Woods’ achievements in the English Premier League, warning that it is something that we might never see again from a New Zealander. Nelsen also feels that Woods’ deeds have been under-appreciated locally, with the scale of his accomplishments not fully recognised. The Premier League season wrapped up last week, with Woods’ strike against Brighton taking him to 14 goals for the campaign. It was the most scored by a Burnley player in the top division since 1976, more than names such as Son Heung Min (Spurs) and Roberto Firmino (Liverpool). It was also Woods’ third successive season of 10 goals or more,
since he joined Burnley in September 2017. Wood now has 35 Premier League goals to his credit, from 103 games. For perspective, no German player has surpassed that total, while only one Mexican, two Italians and four Brazilians have exceeded the haul of the Waikato product in the history of the Premier League. “What he is doing is phenomonal,” said Nelsen. “Talk about things that might never ever happen again in New Zealand football. In the hardest league in the world, for a Kiwi to be scoring double digit goals, consistently – it’s amazing. “He is doing it in the league that pretty much everybody in the world wants to play in.
“I just can’t sing his praises enough.” Nelsen was a Premier League trailblazer. He spent eight seasons at Blackburn Rovers between 20042012, with a prolonged period as captain, and rounded out his 198-game Premier League career with stints at Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers. Fellow defender Winston Reid has also put this country on the football map, with 166 Premier League games for West Ham across 10 seasons, while Simon Elliott (12 matches, Fulham), Danny Hay (five matches, Leeds) and Lee Norfolk (three games, Ipswich) are the others to feature in England’s top tier. “[Wood] is worth GBP 25-30 million now,” said Nelsen.
“[Strikers] don’t grow on trees; you need to pay a shit ton for that type of output and I don’t think he gets the credit he probably deserves from the New Zealand football public.” “Maybe they have been a bit spoilt, because the EPL has a wee bit been cracked by New Zealand players, with me and Winston and the other guys.” “If he was the first, it would be phenomenal. [Maybe] they are like, ‘oh yeah, another Kiwi in the Premier League, he is doing well, well done.” “[But] no, you might never see this again. Would Wynton Rufer be able to do that in the Premier League? Wynton was amazing so he probably would … but what ‘Woodsy’ is doing is incredible.” Nelsen first crossed paths with
Wood in 2009, when the 17-yearold was called into the All Whites. It was apparent that Wood, then in the West Brom academy, was destined for success. “It was always there,” said Nelsen. “He’s six foot three, a broad-shouldered guy, pretty quick, pretty good touch and scores with both feet and in the air. He was young but you always knew it was going to happen.” “Of all the boxes you could tick as a striker, he ticks a lot of them.” For his part, Wood has been inspired by the feats of Nelsen and Reid in England. “They have been top class centre halves in the Premier League for years and I have always wanted to be a top class player and a Premier League striker and I am well on my way to doing that.”
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The Ashburton District Council administers the Creative Communities Scheme on behalf of Creative New Zealand and we are looking for advocates and committee members to serve for a three year term. The vacancies on the committee have arisen due to the end of term of the incumbents who have served the local arts community well. Expressions of interest are being sought from people who have the necessary skills to continue this valued contribution. For more information on what it takes to be a member of the committee please contact the Council on 3077700 or to submit your letter expressing your interest visit our website at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz Postal applications can be addressed to: Creative Communities Scheme Assessment Committee C/- Ashburton District Council PO Box 94 Ashburton Applications close on Sunday, 16 August 2020.
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Neighbourhood Support Coordinator Neighbourhood Support is a community initiative working to: • Create safer more caring communities • Reduce the incidences and effects of criminal offending • Strengthening communities’ networks • Improve quality of life Due to our current coordinator retiring Ashburton District Neighbourhood Support is looking for an individual to continue to grow Neighbourhood Support across the Ashburton District. Although we currently have a good base to work from we are looking to further grow membership of Neighbourhood Support, particularly in rural areas of our district. As such we require someone with a proven track record in building relationships with individuals from a wide array of backgrounds and partnerships with various groups. The ideal candidate will be able to answer yes to the following questions: • Are you passionate about community safety and wellbeing? • Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management? • Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills? • Do you have the ability to work in a flexible manner? Your role would be to maintain, grow, promote and coordinate Neighbourhood Support across the Ashburton District maintaining existing partnerships and seeking new opportunities to support this work. Part of the role is to also maintain our “Gets Ready” database (full training given). This position is for 22 hours per week. For an application pack please visit the careers section of our website www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz please follow all instructions on the application form.
Caretaker Our wonderful caretaker has decided that it is time to retire and do other things. We need a new caretaker who has a range of building and maintenance skills to join our school team. The person appointed will also need to be reliable, friendly, personable and like children! The position is for 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and will begin at the end of this term, or earlier if possible. Onsite training will be provided. Please email a letter of application and a CV (including the names and contact details of three referees) to Bruce Tilby principal@allenton.school.nz. Applications close on Friday 21, August at 3:00pm.
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ASHBURTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Year 1-13
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• This position is for a minimum of 28 hours per week, you must be flexible with your hours of work being able to work any day of the week including an occasional weekend or evening on call as required • Being a friendly versatile committed team member who is efficient describes you • Your data entry, numerical skills and spelling is of a very high standard. Medical terminology and Medtech knowledge will be an advantage • You pay attention to detail, are organised and learn quickly • Your previous experience and mature mind will be an asset to us We invite suitable applicants who can legally work in NZ to submit their CV and a hand written covering letter by mail or in person no later than 4pm on Monday 17 August 2020 The Practice Manager 33 Archibald Street Tinwald Ashburton
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Daily Diary The New Zealand Army Band Live
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library. 9am - 2pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Friday, September 18, 7-30pm Adults $25 / Senior $20 / Child 18 & under $10 / Family 2 Adults 2 Children $60 (fees apply)
9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.
Join the New Zealand Army Band in Concert for a memorable evening of music. This variety concert will feature world class vocal and instrumental soloists and include Big Band, Classical and Brass Band music for all ages.
9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Morning worship with Rev Heather Kennedy, Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox Street.
From Scratch
10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street. 10am
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Sunday, September 20, 2pm Open Hat With their DIY invented instruments including PVC slaptubes, From Scratch guide their audiences through a magical journey. Their performances have been described “as among the greatest in any art form to come out of this country”. A New Zealand group not to be missed.
The Show’s Must Go On
6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.
Tuesday, September 29, 7-30pm Adults $89.90 / Seniors or groups of 8+ $79.90 (fees apply) This is an amazing story of Kiwi artists coming together to create a night of magic. With a stella NZ cast and song’s from the greatest musicals including Dream Girls, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman plus many more, come and support the New Zealand entertainment industry and witness the majestic vibe.
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9.30am MID CANTERBURY NETBALL. Walking netball is back, $2. E A Networks Centre, River Terrace. 9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William Street. 10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Friday, November 6, 10am & 11-30am Tickets $12.50 (fees apply) A giant scale puppet show for 2-10 year olds with magical glow in the dark characters from Maori myth and Legend. This innovative cutting edge concept features 40+ glow in the dark puppets under UV lights in a black box theatre environment. An upbeat show that has the audience buzzing from the onset.
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6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Christchurch highlights, all welcome, phone Jenny 308 6862. Please meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West. 9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 9.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Davids Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am
2020 ASHBURTON BIRD CLUB ANNUAL BIRD AND ACCESSORY SALE. Non-members and animals are welcome. Tinwald Memorial Hall, Graham Street, Tinwald.
10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.
9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.
10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.
ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome, 67 Cass Street.
Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.
10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.
11.15am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Greenstreet Country service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. Staveley Road.
10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Thomson Street, Tinwald. 10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. Congregational meeting to follow service. 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY.
1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 2pm ASHBURTON MUSICAL CLUB. Public concert ‘Cafe Operana’. Members $10, students free, non members $20. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.
10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Meet and walk from the Hockey pavilion, Walnut Avenue.
Beginners learn to Line Dance, following on to easy Intermediate 2.30pm - 3.30pm and Intermediate level from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813131. Tinwald Hall, Grahams Street.
1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting. Waireka Croquet clubroom, Philip Street.
4pm - 7pm GIRL BRIGADE. For meeting enquiries please ring 308 5409. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street.
1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.
6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.
Main Street Methven.
1pm - 2pm.
7pm - 9.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Upper Improver/Intermediate weekly line dance class. Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.
10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.
1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.
12pm - 2pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. Signing service, no appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street.
3pm - 4.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Weekly intermediate line dance class. M S A Social Hall, Havelock Street.
1pm - 4.30pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS.
1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Main Road, Rakaia.
3.30pm - 5pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library. 7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. New players welcome, rackets available. E A Networks Stadium, River Terrace.
1pm - 2.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Weekly beginner line dance class. M S A Social Hall, Havelock Street.
7.30pm ASHBURTON TABLE TENNIS. All ages and abilities welcome each Tuesday, some bats available. M S A Havelock Street.
STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.
to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.
9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William Street. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed
1.30pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street. 1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre with prizes and raffles. All welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street. 6.30pm - 9pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS. 6.30pm - 7.30pm Beginners learn to line dance following onto easy intermediate level, 7.30pm - 9pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813 131. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 7.30pm ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLS. Club night, new members welcome. Ashburton Indoor Bowls Stadium, McNally Street.
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42 PUZZLESand horoscopes Puzzles Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 8, 2020
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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Striving to offer acceptance is admirable, but it really doesn’t have to be that hard. You’re most attracted to those who don’t have trouble letting go of some ego in order to try and understand another person. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): If you’re still making excuses, then it’s time to ask for real: Do you want it, or do you just want to feel like you want it? Happiness will follow your honest answer to this question. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): People are often kept on a righteous road by the threat of unhappy consequences associated with straying from the path. It’s fine, but not as ideal as choosing a path because it’s where you want to be. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You can’t lose by talking to people. Talking with friends and loved ones is fortifying. Talking with strangers is exciting or informative. Both have benefits that reach into the future. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You are like a candle that can light dozens, or even hundreds, more candles, giving them the gift of fire and light without diminishing anything that is yours. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): What you do on behalf of others will be easier for you than executing a selfish plan. However, you should rethink your definition of selfishness. If it makes you happy, why is it automatically selfish? LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Most of the people around you now are making assessments within a narrow scope of understanding. Do not fear their disapproval and neither should you thrill to their approval. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): There is nothing wrong with pleasure or pain but living according to what feels good or bad is a precarious way to go. To live by an ideal is to do what it takes to uphold that ideal regardless of how it feels. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Things will go undiscussed and maybe this is for the best. Words will have a way of reducing an experience. Besides, it is too soon to define and name all that’s going on. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Being willing to lose leads to all sorts of things. It can make you a gambler, a lover, an adult. Being willing to lose and then not losing at all will be today’s most astonishing event. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You question not only your actions but also your interpretation of those actions, and it is in your honest response to this deeper level of inquiry honesty that you will find freedom. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your adaptability is never in question from anyone who knows you well. Those who don’t know you will be very curious, and then utterly amazed, at how versatile you can be when the situation calls for it.
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GRAYLING – William and Kimberley are thrilled to announce the belated arrival of Emma Mary Grayling, baby sister to smitten Lucy and Henry. Born 3 August 2020 in Christchurch, 8lb 13oz. Special thanks to Sandy Sigel as well as the teams at Christchurch Women’s Hospital and Ashburton Maternity.
MILLER, Edna Florence (nee Cleghorn) of Wanaka – Peacefully on Thursday August 6, 2020 at Dunstan Hospital; aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Ewan for 58 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Cameron, Nick and Sandra, and Duncan, loved nana of Aleisha, Hayden; Jaimee, Jessica, Fletcher, and Eliza. A service for Edna will be held in Wanaka Presbyterian Church, 91 Tenby Street, Wanaka, at 1.30pm on Tuesday August 11, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance Wanaka would be appreciated and my be left at the service. Messages to 28 Greenbelt Place, Wanaka 9305.
WARD Susan Francis (nee Christey) – Passed away peacefully at St John of God Hospital in Perth on July 30, 2020, after a courageous battle. Beloved wife of Terry, aged 57 years. Loved daughter of Hubert (deceased) and Nancy Christey. Loved sister of Mary, Jane (O’Reilly), Helen (Harnett), Pauline, Lois (Eaton) and Brigid (Molloy). Devoted Aunty of all her nieces and nephews and great nieces. Messages to the Ward family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Funeral details to follow. Rest in peace.
WARD Susan Francis (nee Christey) – A loving sister and sister-inlaw of Lois and Shaun Eaton and loved Aunty of Jeremy, and Jessica. Fly free, we will miss your voice on the phone and your letters. Melbourne won’t be the same without you whenever DICKSON, Darryn Carlisle – Passed away 08-08-17 we make it there.
DEATHS CRANSHAW,Thomas (Tom) – Died peacefully in his sleep at home in Ashburton on August 3, 2020 aged 93 years. Independent to the last. Devoted husband of the late Betty, pikelet maker and loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Milton McKenzie (Kurow), Kate and Hank Murney (Ashburton), and the late Pauline. Cherished Poppa of Deborah and Poté (Cairns), Mathew and Leigh (Otaki), Jayne and Peter (Ashburton), Tara and Phil (Christchurch), and Willie and Jess (Ashburton), and a much loved and respected Poppa of his great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. After a long and very useful life. Messages to c/- Tom’s family, PO Box 431, Ashburton 7740. A private family celebration has been held.
REVELEY, Mabel Ellen – On August 7, 2020, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late William. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Robin Jessep, Peter and Rhonda, George and Pamela, Claire and Dirk Straver, Shirley and Colin Harvey and Vince and Maree. Also loved Nana of her 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. No flowers by request please but donations to The City Mission would be gratefully received and may be left at the service. Messages to the Reveley Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mabel’s life will be 027 637 1229 held at the Mt Somers Rugby Club Rooms, Buccleugh Street, Mt Somers on Thursday, August 13 at GREEN, Dr Henry – On July 22 2020 at Radius 11am. Millstream Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Craig, Rachel and Prem, Simon and Nicola, Martin and Brenda. Much loved Grandad of Luke and Rohan, Omar and Imran, Mikayla and Petra, Dylan and Emma. Messages to the Green Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service for Henry will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday 14 August commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
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WARD, Susan Francis (nee Christey) – Passed away peacefully at St John of God Hospital in Perth on July 30, 2020, aged 57 years. Dearly loved sister Please note all late death of Jane, sister-in-law of notices or notices sent Gerard and Aunty to Simon outside ordinary office and Sarah. hours must be emailed to: Time may pass and tears deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz may fade, but in our hearts, to ensure publication. you will always stay. To place a notice during Rest in peace. office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 WARD, Susan Francis (nee for more information. Christey) – Any queries please A loved sister and sister-incontact 0800 law of Helen and Jack Harnett and a much loved ASHBURTON Aunt of Brooke, and Josh. (0800-274-287) “Will always treasure the trips you made home and pleased you made it back to Italy one last time with Terry”. Fond memories always. xxx
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WARD, Susan Francis (nee Christey) July 7, 1963 - July 30, 2020 Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, not a lack of faith. It is the price of love. A ray of sunshine has gone from our hearts but there will always be a place in our thoughts for an amazingly brave and courageous sister, friend and aunty. Love always Pauline, Gazza, Aimee and Hayley. xxxxoooo WARD Susan Francis (nee Christey) – Passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Brigid and Brendon Molloy. Treasure Aunt of Aden, Casey, and the late Jamie. I wish I hugged you just a little bit tighter that day, I didn’t know it was my last chance. Your wings were ready, but my heart was not. Rest in peace my beautiful sister. xxx
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Be ready.
We’re still at Alert Level 1. Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions: Why are we still at Alert Level 1? Alert Level 1 needs to remain in place as long as the virus remains contained in New Zealand, but uncontained outside our borders. At Alert Level 1 our borders are being tightly managed but New Zealanders are still able to return home. Please see: covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border
What’s the purpose of Alert Level 1? Alert Level 1 is about being prepared. We all need to be ready in case COVID-19 reappears in the community.
What do I need to do at Alert Level 1? The three things we can all do to be ready are: 1. If you’re sick, stay home and call your doctor or Healthline for advice If you have cold or flu symptoms you should stay home, and call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or phone your doctor for advice. Please comply with any advice you receive from your doctor or public health officials, and get tested if you are asked to. Symptoms include: a cough, a high temperature of at least 38°C, shortness of breath, sore throat, sneezing and runny nose or temporary loss of smell. If you have any of these symptoms it doesn’t necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other more common illnesses, such as colds and flu. 2. Practise good hygiene Wash your hands often with soap, then dry. Use hand sanitiser. Cough or sneeze into your elbow. These simple health precautions are incredibly effective in stopping the spread of the virus.
3. Keep track of your movements Use the NZ COVID Tracer app if you can, otherwise use whatever method works for you to keep track of where you went, when, and who you met. If the virus reappears in the community, this will help our health services to quickly trace close contacts and break the chain of transmission. And if you use NZ COVID Tracer, it’s a lot easier for health officials to notify you about any risk of exposure.
Why do I need to record where I’ve been if there’s no COVID-19 in the community? In addition to our border restrictions, it’s important to have a second line of defence inside the country. We all sacrificed a lot at Alert Levels 3 and 4, and we want to continue to keep our communities safe and minimise the risk of another lockdown.
Why is good hygiene still so important? The COVID-19 pandemic still exists outside New Zealand’s borders, but no border is 100% failsafe. Good hygiene is a simple precaution we can all take, with a big effect – because it stops the spread of COVID-19 by breaking the chain of transmission. It also has the added benefit of stopping the spread of seasonal flu and colds too – so it’s a win-win.
Do I need to wear a mask? We have seen around the world that masks can play a role in helping to reduce to the spread of COVID-19, when worn by the public – especially when there are cases of community transmission. You don’t need to wear a mask at Alert Level 1, but you should have some at home for each member of your household, just in case we ever need to change Alert Levels. You don’t need to wear a medical grade mask; a reusable or disposable mask will do.
We all need to be ready New Zealand Our borders are being controlled. But we all still have a job to do. By staying home if you’re sick, practising good hygiene and keeping track of your movements, you’ll be doing your bit to keep our communities safe.
Find out more at Covid19.govt.nz