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Police issued a truck driver with an $80 infringement notice for using his cellphone, but the driver took it to court and won. Transport operator Shane Karori Maaka said he was not using his phone when police stopped him travelling south about 1.50pm, April 12, on State Highway One near Hinds. Community magistrate Simon Heale dismissed the charge, finding there was insufficient evidence beyond reasonable doubt, in the Ashburton District Court at a defended hearing of the Police vs Maaka on Tuesday. Maaka claimed he was putting his hand to his head while doing physiotherapy exercises for a historic neck injury, and

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Thanks to the team at Ashburton’s MenzShed, clients at Elizabeth Street Day Centre now have new planter boxes to brighten their backyard. Back (from left) Ian Knight and Ian Johnson (MenzShed), day care clients Mel Selwood and John Fahey and day care co-ordinator Sue Hopkins. In front, day care clients Marlene Crequer and Barbara Behrnes, day care staff member Jenny Sanders and Jim Armstrong from the MenzShed.

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es home. And it’s the perfect base, with plenty of space for a range of activities, Hopkins said. “We were so lucky to have a member of the community give us money to install a new door

and the hospital put in a ramp so we can access the back yard and now we’ll start raising some money to get outdoor furniture,” she said. The care service for older

people runs Monday to Friday and most days up to 25 people attend, taking part in a range of activities, are taken on outings and are provided with entertainment and companionship.

Truck driver wins court case By Susan Sandys

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Not everything associated with Covid-19 has had a bad outcome, as the clients at Elizabeth Street Day Centre discovered. Wood was left over from renovation work around Ashburton Hospital and the team from Ashburton’s MenzShed was quick to offer the material a new home and a new purpose. President Jim Armstrong and his crew were keen to turn what was the hospital’s trash into something that would be well used and enjoyed by someone else. They knew Elizabeth Street Day Centre was looking to enhance its outdoor area. A quick phone call to co-ordinator Sue Hopkins and a plan to turn timber from the ramps into planter boxes was hatched. On Thursday, the boxes were delivered and clients started working on planting plans. While flowers were top of the list for many, others were keen to start a vege plot with plenty of tomatoes. The day care service relocated about 18 months ago from Park Street to a building that was once part of the hospital’s nurs-

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not using his phone. Senior constable Neil Livesey was on highway patrol duties in his marked police car at the intersection of Johnstone Street when he stopped Maaka driving his Fuso heavy motor vehicle, the constable said in the witness box. It was a clear day and he had seen the driver with a view 20 to 25 metres away holding an object in his right hand to his right ear with his fingers curved as if holding a cellphone to his ear. He then saw the driver lower his hand out of view upon seeing the marked patrol vehicle. “It was the size and shape of a modern size cellphone, it was a small and rectangular shape. I’m positive it was a cellphone, I would not have issued an infringement notice if it was not,” he said to questioning by police representative Sergeant

Chris McFarlin. The defendant was representing himself and cross-examined Livesey in the witness box, asking a range of questions from do they police differently in the UK (where Livesey had started his career), do police keep statistics on infringement notice numbers, did he ever make mistakes and how was his eyesight. And he contended there was an inconsistency between two of the constable’s statements around the clarity of exactly what was seen that day in relation to the object in his hand. When in the witness box himself, Maaka explained his company had spent about $1 million replacing its large fleet of heavy motor vehicles and all were factory fitted with bluetooth units, which automatically synchronised to drivers’ phones.

Under cross examination by McFarlin, Maaka said he would not be able to use his cellphone the way constable Livesey suggested he was, even if bluetooth was overridden. If he tried to answer his phone without bluetooth he would have had to use it like a microphone, holding it in his hand below his face and talking into it. Magistrate Heale said he found both witnesses to be credible. The burden of proof lay with the police, and he needed to consider whether it was possible that either or both of the witnesses were honest but mistaken. This remained a possibility, and his obligation was to dismiss the charge, finding there was insufficient evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

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THE RACE TO RANGITATA By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

The hoardings are coming down, the cold calling and door knocking is wrapping up, and the caterers are getting ready. It is time to relax, and hopefully soon celebrate, for the Rangitata electorate’s two main-party candidates who have been working hard to gain constituents’ votes as they vie for the honour of becoming electorate MP.

weeks ago, as well as a cloud of scandal surrounding her predecessor Andrew Falloon, and her party losing ground this year. Luxton may get extra votes due to a halo effect from Labour, lauded for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and leading in the polls nationwide. It is speculated that it may even get enough votes to govern alone, something which would be a first for a political party under an MMP system in New Zealand. Luxton has the additional ad-

I just know I have worked damn hard and that’s out of my hands now, it’s entirely up to the voters. What will be, will be. – Jo Luxton For Megan Hands of the National Party and Jo Luxton of the Labour Party, tomorrow will be among the most important and momentous days of their lives. It is decision day for General Election 2020, following which, both have their election night parties in Timaru. There they will follow the live coverage, and find out which of them has won the most candidate votes. For Hands, she has the advantage of the electorate being a National stronghold, so it is likely she will win the seat. However, she has the disadvantage of having been appointed late, just 10

vantage of already having had a term as a successful MP, as a List MP based in Rangitata. Last election, she entered politics and was ranked high on the Labour Party’s list at 28, a number which ensured her a placing when Labour secured a good proportion of votes. This time round she is ranked mid-list, at 41, following some of the party’s Maori electorate MPs coming back onto the list and some talented newcomers being given a helping hand with a high listing. Luxton would return as a List MP if Labour’s high polling of

winning more than 45 per cent of the party votes became a reality. If the vote share dropped to less than 40 per cent, it could become a close call as to whether she makes it back into Parliament. That of course would not matter if Luxton won enough candidate votes to make her the Rangitata MP. Luxton said her election night party would be at Sopheze on the Bay in Timaru. The last election event in 2017 was in Ashburton, so she wanted to alternate to the other main centre of the electorate this time round. She would be there with husband Matt and some of their children and their partners, as well as friends, party members and supporters. She expected about 100 people

altogether for the event, to begin 6.30pm. “It will just be a really nice chance to thank the supporters, no matter what the outcome, it’s just really nice to acknowledge what hard work they have done and to just be together,” she said. She was looking forward to Saturday itself, as she would not be able to campaign, so would sleep in and enjoy the day. She had already started to take down hoardings in Ashburton yesterday.

evening, and her family was coming down from the North Island. Along with members, supporters and volunteers there could be up to 100 people. She said whether she was going to emerge as the winner of the Rangitata seat on the night was up to the voters. “I’m confident I have put in the hard work over the last 10 weeks, but it’s up to the voters, so we will see what voters have decided on Saturday night,” Hands said. Yesterday, she was still busy

I’m confident I have put in the hard work over the last 10 weeks, but it’s up to the voters, so we will see what voters have decided on Saturday night. – Megan Hands She had no expectations for what the result may be on election night. “I just know I have worked damn hard and that’s out of my hands now, it’s entirely up to the voters. What will be, will be.” Hands’ election night party will be at the Landing Service Conference Centre. She said National alternates between Timaru and Ashburton each election for the event, and the last election it had been held in Ashburton. She would be there with fiance Simon, their toddler would be there for the early part of the

campaigning and had not even turned her mind to election night. Upwards of 5000 phone calls had been made to constituents, 80,000 flyers had been distributed, she had visited more than 278 businesses and community groups, as well as hosting the party’s leader and high-profile MPs. “I have loved every minute of this campaign, it’s been a real pleasure getting out and about in the electorate, it will be a huge privilege to represent the Rangitata electorate,” Hands said.

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In brief Trott’s Garden

Pat’s still cooking for a cause

Trott’s Garden is looking for more people to join its team of volunteers. They are looking for people to assist in the areas of general maintenance and in greeting visitors to the garden. If you are a handy person – good with repairs, woodwork, and general maintenance, or, if you’d like to chat, welcome people, and give out information, then they would love to hear from you. They also welcome interest from volunteers in all other areas of Trott’s Garden. For more information contact Nicola on 021 1456793.

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Patricia McLaren, cooking up a storm to raise funds for Ashburton’s St John Shuttle service. By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Patricia McLaren’s been planning to retire for a few years now, but good causes just keep getting in the way. Over the years she’s raised more than $27,000 for Ronald McDonald House and currently she’s on a mission to raise money for Ashburton’s St John shuttle. Her business plan is simple – turning produce from the large garden tended by husband Ken and donated produce into jams, jellies, pickles and preserves. She adds baking to the mix and sells

her goods through Ashburton’s Farmers’ Market. Patricia’s looking towards her 84th birthday but said she has no intention of slowing down, saying she can’t when there’s produce to use and causes to support. “I said last year was my last at the market but Ken’s garden was a bumper last season and people kept giving me stuff, so I had to do something with it. And then over Covid I cooked and preserved so I’ve now got more stuff on hand than I’ve ever had,” she said. Ken keeps saying they need to slow down, to downsize, but

he keeps on gardening and that means she keeps on cooking, Patricia said. “But I think I might have to retire because Ken’s getting a bit sick of stuff all over the place, so I’ll try not to do so much next year.” The St John Shuttle fundraiser is an annual event for Patricia, but this year’s market day dedicated to the cause was canned by Covid-19. With extra months to stockpile goods, the one planned for October 31 will see the stall stacked with produce. Ken and Patricia are big supporters of the service. “We don’t drive much and if

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you have to go to an appointment in Christchurch they’re amazing,” she said. She now has a steady stream of regulars at her market stall. Since day one has kept a record of what’s she’s made, what she’s sold. Takings have grown from $100 on day one to well over $600 most stall days. She takes out enough to cover expenses and the rest goes to charity. Patricia’s holding firm to her commitment to slow down. She’ll never stop turning fruit and vegetables into jams and chutneys, but says next year she won’t be a market day regular, instead she’ll simply give her goods to charity.

District bucks house price surge trend By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Canterbury house prices might be turbocharged, but Ashburton properties are not hitting the same highs. The REINZ property report for September shows the Canterbury region reaching an all-time median high price of $500,000 with records set in Christchurch City ($503,000),

and the Kaikoura ($595,000) and Timaru ($392,000) districts. Ashburton’s median price for the month sat at $390,000, down marginally on August, but up 13.05 per cent on September 2019. The region’s supercharged house prices were led by Kaikoura, $595,000, Selwyn, $580,000 and Mackenzie, $565,000. Ashburton is now the second cheapest place in Canterbury to

buy a home, with Waimate the most affordable with a median of $325,000. Across the district, 54 homes changed hands in September a similar number to August, 55 and September 2019, 51. The average number of days it took to sell a home in Canterbury was 30. Canterbury’s housing inventory is 12 weeks, six weeks less than the same time last year. Nationally the median house

price increased by 14.7 per cent in September to reach $685,000, a new record. Auckland continues to lead the house price hikes with an increase of 12.6 per cent to a new median of $955,000. Covid-19 might have impacted on Queenstown-Lakes tourism sector, but it has not dampened house prices, with the median increasing 12.7 per cent in September to reach $1.059 million.

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Police investigating a hit and run incident in Ashburton are appealing for information from members of the public. Around 1.50pm on September 21, a person travelling east on Moore Street was approaching the entrance to New World. As they slowed for other traffic, the left side of their vehicle was clipped by a ute undertaking them on the left side. The driver of the ute drove away without stopping to inspect the damage on the other vehicle. The ute was last seen travelling towards the Moore St/West St (SH1) intersection. Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area during the incident or recognise the ute in the above picture. If you have any information that can assist with the investigation please call Police on 105, quoting file number 200921/1505.

Voter turnout Over 1.4 million people have already cast their votes in the 2020 general election. Since advance voting opened on October 3, 1,418,171 had voted by October 13, already surpassing the 2017 total figure of 1,240,740. In the 2017 election the total voter turnout was 2,630,173 – 79.85 per cent of the registered voters.

Correction A story on the Ashburton Show events in the midweek edition of the Guardian incorrectly stated the closing dates for entries to the two-day showjumping competition. The entries close on October 21.

Friday, October 16, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

Driving charges feature at Magistrate’s court Appearing in front of Magistrate, Simon Heale this week at the Ashburton District Courthouse were: Dale Jonathan Frampton pleaded guilty to careless driving and refusing an officer’s request for a blood test. He was remanded to December 8 for restorative justice.

Richard Brian Stevens, 35, had his licence suspended when he blew a breath alcohol level of 671 micrograms per litre. He was stopped by police shortly after 3.30am on October 2 on East Street. The truck driver pleaded guilty to the charge in the court on Tuesday, and he was convicted and fined $500, ordered to pay $130 court costs and disqualified for six months, the disqualification period to begin once his suspension ends. Turaha Taingahue, 31, received six months’ supervision for shoplifting. On September 9 she entered countdown Ashburton, selected two Countdown bags and filled them with $214 of groceries. She tried to get through the checkout saying the bags were from another Countdown store. Taingahue was also convicted and discharged on another charge, for breach of community work. Connor Beeby was convicted and fined $500 and ordered to pay court costs of $130 after pleading guilty to drink driving. The 23-year-old labourer was stopped on Moore Street on October 3 shortly after 11pm because his rear tail-light was not functioning. He was found to have a breath alcohol level of 534 micgrograms per litre. Daniel King Parry was taking a car for a test drive on the Rakaia Highway at Ashburton when police stopped him for speeding on September 22. He showed them his alcohol interlock licence, but the problem was it was of course fitted to the car he usually drove and not the car he was driving at the time. The alcohol interlock device will now be removed from that car as a result of him being disqualified from driving in the court yesterday, on a charge of driving contrary to an alcohol interlock licence. Magistrate Heale convicted and dis-

Bringing employers and employees together By Sue Newman

Abbey Rose McCorkindale intended to have a sober driver take her home from a party, but elected to leave earlier and drive herself. The 19-year-old was stopped by police due to the manner of her driving after 11pm on September 5 on East Street. She was found to have 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. McCorkindale pleaded guilty to drink driving in the Ashburton District Court on Tuesday and was convicted and fined $150, ordered to pay court costs $130 and disqualified from driving for three months. It was clear that Caleb Luke Inwood’s decision to drive after drinking did not reflect his true character, said magistrate Simon Heale to the defendant. The 18-year-old farmhand’s employer provided a glowing reference to the court. Inwood was stopped shortly before 5pm on September 13 on Lismore Mayfield Road at Mayfield after police noticed he was not wearing a seatbelt. His alcohol reading was 504 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. He was convicted and fined $350, ordered to pay court costs $130 and disqualified from driving for six months.

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qualified Parry for six months for the offence, after which period he will once again be able to apply for an alcohol interlock licence. Toko William Maia Hapuku, a shearer of Methven and dad of four, pleaded guilty to drink driving. The 29-year-old had a breath alcohol level of 596 micrograms per litre after being stopped on East Street on September 19. He was pulled over shortly after 5.30pm after police clocked him doing 82 kilometres per hour in a 50km/h zone. He was convicted and fined $400 and ordered to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified from driving for six months. Cherish Rutene was stopped by police doing 75 kilometres per hour in a 50km/h zone on Walnut Avenue after 2am on October 3. Her breath alcohol level was 600 micrograms per litre after drinking bourbon RTDs. The defendant had not held a driver’s licence, and the vehicle had been green stickered earlier in the night due to safety concerns. “What you did was make a series of really bad decisions one after the other,” Magistrate Heale said. He convicted and fined Rutene $400, ordered her to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified her from driving for six months. Roni Kuka, 36, was convicted for driving while forbidden. On April 8 he was driving in Ashburton and was stopped by police who discovered he did not hold the appropriate driver’s licence so was forbidden to drive. Then on July 16 he was driving in Ashburton when he was stopped by police who once again found he did not hold a licence, and that he had previously been forbidden to drive. Police gave him 28 days to get a licence, but he has not yet done that, said Magistrate Heale to the defendant. “Everyone wants you to go through the licensing process, but it’s now got to the stage significant consequences need to be imposed.” He convicted and fined Kuka $200, ordered him to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified him from driving for

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one month, at the end of which period he would be able to start getting his New Zealand licence. David Graham Latchford, 34, was convicted and discharged for a breach of community work. Hazani Fa Amoe pleaded guilty to driving with excess breath alcohol. “It was a very foolish decision to drive his friends home that day, it’s going to have a severe impact on him and his partner and children,” lawyer Roz Burnside told Magistrate Heale. The 22-year-old dad of two was breath tested by police at a routine traffic stop on East Street after 2am on September 13. His level was 588 micrograms per litre of breath. He usually dropped his children to their grandparents each morning as his partner started work earlier, and now she would have to start work later so she would be able to do this instead. Magistrate Heale convicted and fined Amoe $400, ordered him to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified him from driving for six months. Faaitu Vaea Tuamoheloa, 40, was convicted and fined $500 on a charge of drink driving. The dairy farm manager and dad of five was stopped on Line Road Methven at 11pm on August 29 and found to have a breath alcohol level of 677 micrograms per litre. He was ordered to pay $130 court costs and disqualified from driving for six months. Jeffrey Andrew Knudsen of Chertsey was convicted and discharged for driving while forbidden. Andrew James Melrose had been drinking the previous evening into the early hours of the morning when he was stopped driving on Russell Avenue later that day and breath tested. The 18-year-old was found to have a level of 212 micrograms per litre of breath. He pleaded guilty in the Ashburton District Court to drink driving. He was convicted and fined $100, ordered to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified from driving for three months.

Ashburton employers on the hunt for new staff and people looking for a new job will have an opportunity to come together next month when the district’s second employment exchange is held. The event, run by the Ministry of Social Development and the Ashburton District Council is designed as a networking and training opportunity for employers and job seekers. Employers will be able to meet a wide range of job-seekers and find information about the funding support programmes available, as well as information on how the new apprenticeship initiatives could benefit their business. The exchange departs from a traditional employment expo in that it provides informative training sessions to ensure the best use of people’s time, council community services group manager Steve Fabish said. “The programme will look to address the impacts of Covid-19 within our local employment market, while helping people who may be finding it hard to enter the workforce or those who have now found themselves with the opportunity to change their career direction. “They will be able to connect with employers with the hope to gain work experience or a permanent position,” he said. Whether employers make direct connection with job seekers on the day or not, there will be the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from industry professionals and to widen their recruitment pool, Fabish said. Speakers include the Ministry of Social Development, Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, Zest People and representatives of local businesses. The event will run from 9am to noon at the Ashburton Club and MSA. It is free, but with numbers limited, registration is required. Registration needs to be made by October 30 at ashburtondc. govt.nz/aee.

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Communication lost in translation G

ood communication is about the free flow of information from one person or party to another. At its best it involves a face-to-face or voice-to-voice exchange situations that allow the free flow of ideas, questions and hopefully answers. It’s the ability to ask and get answers that ensures a full package of information, paints a full picture, ensures there are no gaps. Unfortunately, communication has now become a very sanitised affair that too often involves an intermediary, the PR or coms teams. And all too often that makes it difficult to get complete answers, makes communication in its real sense almost impossible. On one level it’s easy to

By Sue Newman FROM THE PRESS BENCH understand why coms teams are used. The people with the answers are usually carrying huge workloads and answering media questions that need fast answers is one more layer of work they don’t need. But unfortunately, without direct access to the person with the answers, the message that comes back to the questioner is often woefully short on detail, and as often well wide of the mark. Take the Ashburton District Council. For years there was a

relatively free flow of information between senior managers and the media. Questions were asked, answers given and if more questions came from those answers then they were asked and answered too. That’s proper communication. That’s all changed, and from the council’s point of view, the reasons for the introduction of a coms team are sound, but in practice, from a media point of view – and that means from the community’s point of view – it’s not working all that well. Yes, for a council manager, having questions emailed to the coms team who will then find answers from a manager when they have a free moment, is efficient. But it’s not communication.

There’s far more to getting complete answers to questions, compiling a solid stock of information than a few questions in an email. Answers may well be provided, but often those answers prompt more questions that could perhaps lead to a bigger and better story, but getting those answers is just too hard. The coms team system is common practice in most larger businesses and organisations. It’s firmly entrenched and unlikely to change, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it serves the public well. Bland, sanitised answers wrapped up in PR speak, that are often short on detail and late in delivery simply don’t cut it.

New options for final place of rest By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

That the Ashburton District has come of age as a culturally diverse community is demonstrated in the burial options that will be available in the recently opened extension to the Ashburton Cemetery. The $1.5 million extension to the Seafield Road cemetery includes a range of new options including a Muslim, natural and ash scattering areas. While many burials in the older part of the cemetery were divided by religion, however religion has not determined a burial site for many years, but the new cemetery has been designed to create a range of options. Work on the 5.6 hectare extension started in February last year. The area includes 1300 conventional burial plots and 700 conventional ash plots in addition to the Muslim, natural and ash scatter areas. It’s been a project that has been eight years in the planning and the new site is anticipated to meet Ashburton’s burial needs for up to 40 years. In opening the cemetery

In brief Grants and funds The Ashburton District Council has awarded a share of $11,430 in the second round of its grants and funding allocation to community groups for this year to five local groups. The money will be shared between Methven High Country Fete, Mid Canterbury Nepalese Association, Methven Scarecrow Trail, United Filipinos of Mid Canterbury and Pickleball Pro.

Creative Communities Eight groups will receive a share of $12,967 from the council’s first Creative Communities scheme funding for the year. Those groups are the Indian Multicultural Charitable Trust, Ashburton Baptist Preschool, Ashburton Festival of Pipeband Music, Ashburton Multi Cultural Trust, Ashburton Operatic Society, Ashburton Performing Arts Theatre Trust, Connecting Mid Canterbury Charitable Trust and Zonta Club of Ashburton Charitable Trust.

Civic centre, library Tenders for the construction of Ashburton’s new civic centre and library have opened, with a procurement plan signed off by councillors last week. The plan has been developed to ensure the community achieves a quality facility that is built to budget. The successful tenderer will be responsible for turning many years of vision and planning into a complex that will serve the district for the next 50 years. Tenders close on November 20 and construction is anticipated to start in December.

Council debtors The council has almost $600,000 in rates debts that have been outstanding for more than one year. and it has more than $1.1 million outstanding f rom the last rates instalment. More than $200,000 is owing in outstanding penalties. Rates debtors total $1.35 million. With other categories of debt added in, the total amount owed to the council at August 31 was $3.36 million. Ashburton’s new cemetery on Seafield Road is now open, offering a range of new burial options.

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extension, mayor Neil Brown said it was critical the district had a cemetery that met the needs of its increasingly culturally diverse community. “This is a unique, once in a lifetime project,” he said. For the contract team, ACL, chief executive Gary Casey said the cemetery project had been one of the more unusual his company had undertaken. “We’ve built roads and bridg-

es, but getting the chance to build a cemetery is something that doesn’t come around very often,” he said. A unique feature of the cemetery was its design that accommodated not only the burial needs of the community today, but it had been designed to ensure it could be adapted to meet burial options that might fall in and out of favour in the future, Casey said.

The cemetery’s stone entranceway from Seafield Road was designed by the local stonemasons father and son team of Murray and Tawny Wagstaff. The extension is the third Ashburton cemetery, with the first in Mona Square Burial plots in the new cemetery are now available for pre-purchase by contacting the council.

Light up the Night Ashburton’s annual Christmas festival Light up the Night will kick-start the festive season on November 27. And this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with civil engineering company TruLine coming on board as sponsors. The company holds the contract for Ashburton’s town centre revitalisation project. The event starts at 6.30pm and will include a range of entertainment, lucky draws for a range of Santa gift giveaways and will also see the lighting of Ashburton’s giant Christmas tree.

Work under way on art and heritage centre repairs By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The final steps are being taken in ensuring Ashburton’ Art and Heritage Centre is finally fit for the work it was designed to do – safely showcasing the district’s art works and its past. Ahead of the complex opening in 2015 it had been through storms of controversy over its design and the potential that posed for it to be found unfit for purpose. And from the day its doors opened there were teething problems that proved very difficult to resolve. The building’s air conditioning units were replaced, leaks in the roof repaired and

there were ongoing issues around controlling temperature and humidity inside the building. The project also came with a budget blow out, serving up the district a $10.3 million bill, against the tender price of $6.3 million. Since the opening, the building’s owner, the Ashburton District Council has commissioned a range of repair work but the issues remained. It also commissioned an independent review of the build process that took about 13 years from initial planning to completion. A number of concerns were identified as playing a part in creating today’s problems. The report indicated the foundations for trouble were

laid early in the process with the failure to undertake a feasibility study that would have identified timelines, costs and likely risks. Ultimately the building’s issues involved formal investigations and a court case over responsibility for the building’s failure. Full repair work was estimated to cost $1.5 million. The first stage of that work started last week with an exterior clean of the building before sealing and repainting started on Monday. Other repairs will include an inspection and repair of the roof membrane and the installation of new heating and ventilation equipment including the installation of buffer tanks.

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65 years on and as happy as ever plan, stuck to it, and farmed their way out of it. Noeline said she took in sewing and sold eggs to help make ends meet. “People talk of living off the land now, but back then we really did, it was either that or let the bank take it all, and that wasn’t going to happen,” she said. Their love of ballroom dancing proved to be a great stress reliever as it got them off the farm to socialise with non-farming folk. Alistair and Noeline are now tucked up in a new house in the Lochlea Resort. Both in their 80s, neither of them have slowed down any. Alistair still plays bowls and enjoys mowing lawns. “I have the only lawnmower out of the 111 houses here,” he said proudly. Not to be outdone, 83-year-old Noeline teaches line dancing, still writes poetry and is a pretty sharp card player.

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An alarm, in your time of need By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

he piercing sound of an alarm or siren in the middle of the night can mean many things to many different people. Some find it reassuring that in a moment of need, someone is on their way to help, while others find it frightening. Fire stations around this district have ceased sounding an alarm between certain hours to try and reduce concerns from members of the community about the noise – whether that’s right or wrong, and irrelevant of exactly how you feel about it – it’s nice in some ways to not be woken in the dead of the night to that particular noise. But general consensus at the time seemed like not too many people were bothered with it. And that was largely because it meant that help was on the way for whomever needed it and life went on. It’s a shame that it’s not that way in some parts of the country though. A story emerged this week of the fire chief in Te Puke going to social media to apologise for their alarm sounding twice in one night after two suspicious fires. The first call-out was dealt with and then two hours later the fire reignited in a far more serious manner, so more people on the ground were required. Some members of the public complained about it and thus the fire chief’s public apology for disrupting the peace for some corners of the community. Now, everyone is entitled to an opinion about something – but going that extra step and complaining about a volunteer fire brigade being called to action is getting a little ridiculous. How would those people feel if it was their own home or property under attack from fire? So many people I’ve spoken to have said how much relief came their way when they heard the alarm sound in the background and how reassuring it was to know that someone was on the way to help. I say long continue to the humble fire alarm, and no apology should ever be required to dropping your own life to go and help someone else’s.

YOUR VIEW Decisions I understand, and sympathise with, your reporter Susan Sandys’ moment of indecision in the polling booth. Making a choice of such significance makes one pause before marking the ballot paper, how ever much one has considered the question before. Peter McQuarters’ difficulty is harder for me to understand, because Peter says he remembers Kiwi Keith Holyoake, the divisive and sometimes abrasive Robert Muldoon, Gentleman Jack Marshall, the inspirational Norman Kirk, and the charismatic David Lange. I anticipated Peter understood the intricacies of politics. I do not consider Peter is correct to say New Zealand is “a bit of a mess”, as Aotearoa is very well placed as a Covid-19 free environment, where most of us, workers and employers and students, are carrying on a “pretty normal life”, much as before, thanks to the government’s interventions on our behalf. Peter, it is not “pin the tail on the donkey”. Please follow your brain, man! The answers are plain before you. Those of us who also remember Sir Keith Holyoake have, like you, been through this decision-making process before. We must vote for the whole nation, for all the people, for proven scientific solutions, not for individual interest, voodoo economics, or conspiracy theories. Follow the science! Follow your heart! Be true to yourself. Be true to our nation. Practitioners of the “dismal science” have long ago established trickle-down mantras advocated by neoliberal econ-

omists result only in greatly increased inequality, social division, and misery for the masses: gated communities and servitude. Advocates who chant “open the borders” or “save the economy” appear not to understand we are all in the same waka together, and we will sink, swim, die, or prosper equally. But I thank you for your column. Jonathan Everist

Magic Mums The Altrusa Club of Ashburton wishes to sincerely thank the following businesses who contributed generously to make the Magic Mums’ Day on September 5 the success it was. Rainer Irrigation, Shear Dimensions, NBS, Vivo, New World, Sheer Elegance, The Regent Cinema, DNA, KFC, Best Directions, Life Pharmacy, Clippers, The Warehouse, Cappelli, The China Shop, Mac ’n’ Maggies, MSA, Minx, Bridge to Beauty, Deidre Moses, Bellissimo, Hot Rod Car Club, The Cake Lady. Please accept our apologies if we have omitted any businesses. The Altrusa Club of Ashburton

RocknPop If the success of a community was to be measured by its willingness to step in and support an organisation in times of disruption, then Ashburton wins gold. The idea of staging another RocknPop show came about during lockdown back in April. A call went out to the community for registrations of interest from those who would like to be involved in a commu-

nity production in support of ATEC. The response was not only instant, but beyond all expectations, with close to 70 talented performers responding to the request. With the support of Jo Castelow and Jessie Thomson, an incredible production featuring the home-grown talent that Ashburton can proudly boast about, hit the stage in front of two sold-out audiences over the weekend, with the success of the performances placing ATEC back on a more secure financial footing, as we head into a future where there is a need to plan for the unexpected at the turn of each corner. If Covid has taught us anything, it is that when the going gets tough, the tough get going

and this couldn’t have been more evident in the attitude of the cast, crew and staff at ATEC. With the understanding that their rehearsals may have been in vain, they pushed on towards a date with no certainty that the fruits of their labour would ever be seen. Thankfully, the team of five million achieved what many thought was impossible, and with the support of our local team of 35,000, a much needed return to some sort of normal was able to be achieved. Thank you to everyone who performed, attended or supported this event. I could not be happier with the outcome and I look forward to being able to bring many more events like this to our venue in the future. Roger Farr, manager, ATEC

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t seems like an eternity since I’ve had some time off work! It certainly feels overdue. I’ve noticed in the last couple of weeks it’s been a lot tougher extracting myself from the scratcher than usual. Not only that, but I’ve kind of felt like I’ve been going through the motions just a bit on air. Hopefully that hasn’t been evident to the listeners, because that’s all part of this job. Like it or not, no matter what is going on outside the studio walls, in here the game is on. A studio guest once said to me, after his third visit, “it’s just dawned on me, this is theatre isn’t it”? It absolutely is. And some days putting on the act is harder than others. So, it’s time for a recharge. I have two recharging spots lined up and I reckon it’s hard to find better in New Zea-

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land. The first one is Hanmer. There’s something about driving into the township, it feels like you instantly drop 20 points off your blood pressure. You further lower that in the hot pools, although the door charge does raise it a little initially. There’s nothing better than sitting back and

watching the world go by in those pools. It’s even better if the weather is a bit rubbish, it makes them feel all the warmer. I’ve been lucky enough to sit in one when it’s started snowing. Although the top of the head got cold, the rest of the body was blissfully warmed through. On the other hand, you can get your heart rate right up when tackling the mountain bike tracks there. There is

a track for all levels in Hanmer from the “let’s get some exercise” entry level ‘Easy Rider’ to the “I’m not sure all of that stain up my back is mud” ‘Detox Track’. But even the really technical tracks are manageable as long as you remember your ability level and tackle it at a suitable speed. The township itself has a wound down – chillaxed vibe to it as well, from the mini putt golf and maze to the markets on the green, it says “stop walking so fast, there’s no rush just wander around and check us out”.

Recharging spot number two is HOME. Waking up much later than 4am to Maddy yelling excitedly “Daddy is home this morning, Yay” and then mooching around for the rest of the day. Sounds like the perfect recharging break to me. Till next week. Hoo Roo Phill Hooper Low Battery Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Urgent action needed to reduce fire fuel risk on DOC land E

lection shenanigans aside, the big news of last week was the wildfire at Lake Ohau that claimed more than 40 homes and other buildings, as well as livestock. It could so easily have cost human lives as well, were it not for the residents’ fire evacuation plan and decision to get out of there at speed rather than try and pack cars with precious belongings. The embers had barely cooled before the debate turned to causes, and Federated Farmers and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage crossed swords on what degree fire fuel loads on Department of Conservation land were a factor. Farmers/landowners and Federated Farmers policy staff have been pointing out the fire risk over a number of years. Now that each side has fired shots across each other’s bows, hopefully the next step will be a rational and considered discussion on solutions. On a positive note, a preliminary meeting is to be held this week. Federated Farmers welcomes any opportunity to sit down with DOC to try and find common ground. But we don’t want to see

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the issue kicked to touch until the next time property and lives (including those of firefighters and landowners who work long hours to douse these blazes) are put at risk. Federated Farmers recognises there are some areas of the DOC estate where it’s totally inappropriate to have livestock. But in less sensitive areas, low numbers of sheep or cattle can keep combustible grass, scrub and immature wilding pine levels down. Australia, the UK and the USA have learned this lesson, but in New Zealand we seem to be going 180 degrees in the other direction. In fire risk areas of those other nations, authorities are inviting farmers to graze livestock on public land – in fact, in some places are paying them to do so. On her return from the Climate Smart Agriculture event in Bali last year, former Feds President Katie Milne pointed out that Spain had rejected pressure for

The utter devastation after the Lake Ohau village was hit by fire. reductions in livestock numbers after it was pointed out that with fewer livestock chewing down grass and bush in forested areas, the losses and costs of forest fires already equivalent to around 3 per cent of Spain’s GDP would accelerate. The Lake Ohau and Pukaki Downs (August) fires are by no means the first instances of DOC land being front and centre in wildfires. I sit on the Forest and Rural

Fire Stakeholders Forum, which is co-chaired by former National Rural Fire Officer (1990-2014) Murray Dudfield ONZM. Murray has huge experience on these issues and told me last week that in his media interviews Feds High Country Chair Rob Stokes might have also made reference to the Old Dunstan Road wildfire near Middlemarch last November. The same issues were present. The majority of the 5088 hectares that was burnt at the Old

Dunstan Road fire was within the Papanui DOC Conservation Park. One could argue that given the time since these lands were retired from grazing through the land tenure review DOC has allowed the flammable fuels to build up to dangerous levels. Wildling pines have also been allowed to build up over the past 15-20 years. “With the landcover and fuel loads which now exist on such lands it not a matter of if, but when we will have uncontrolled wildfires on these lands. Action is required to reduce these fuel loads by either gazing or fuel reduction burning when condition are suitable. This is not a climate issue it’s a land management issue,” Murray said. Couldn’t agree more. Let’s get some sensible discussions going on this. Colin Hurst is a Federated Farmers national board member. 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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Tender closes 4.00pm Fri 20 Nov 2020 View Sat 17 Oct 11.45 - 12.15pm Web pb.co.nz/AL78696

For Sale Buyers $499,000+ View Sat 17 Oct 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU78700

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Lake Hood 12 Torbay Avenue

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Allenton 32 Russell Avenue Open Home

Hidden gem

Your lake living begins now

Easy living

Spacious on easy care section

Tucked away in a private setting is this five year old townhouse built by Craig Ingold. Substantial kitchen with loads of storage flowing to dining and living area with all day sun. The property is heated by a heat pump.

If it's your dream to live on the canal at Lake Hood, enjoy gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, your journey can begin right here. This stylish seven year old home has been beautifully appointed with an open plan style for high quality living. Relax back in the stylish dining/living area that captures the canal views and enjoy the private and sheltered patio area complete with sail.

This immaculate home has a great position with outstanding views. The owners have carried out extensive renovations in the last 7 years including updated kitchen, bathrooms, carpet and painting throughout. It offers four bedrooms or three plus office, sunny living areas opening out to the well fenced section. Superb canal access with your own jetty.

You'll love living here. An opportunity has arisen to purchase this neat three bedroom brick home situated close to Brandon Golf Course. Open plan kitchen, dining, living with easy inside outside flow. Lounge heated by heat pump and living areas all facing the sun. Full bathroom with separate toilet. Double garage on easy care section.

For Sale Buyers $670,000+ View Sun 18 Oct 1.30 - 2.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU78380

For Sale Buyers $620,000+ View Sun 18 Oct 2.15 - 2.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU78490

For Sale Buyers $380,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU78141

Offering three double bedrooms with inbuilt wardrobes, master with walk in robe and ensuite, separate laundry and carpeted double garage with internal access. For Sale Buyers $479,000+ View Sat 17 Oct 1.00 - 1.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU78497 3

Ashburton 24 Keenans Road

Ashburton 20 Beach Road East

So close - So rural

A purpose-built processing building situated on Residential "D" zoned land in North East Ashburton. The site has a history of poultry processing and is currently used for processing of Turkeys for the well-known "Croziers Free Range Turkey" brand. The site/building is operated under a Risk Management Programme audited by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and has a verification period.

Located within walking distance from shops yet so rural. 2 Ha with comfortable 3 bedroom home with numerous outbuildings. Quality soils. Zoned residential "C" allowing future subdivision.

For Sale Buyers $400,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL78249

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Classic Billy Thomas Modernised 15 Cavendish Street, Allenton This home is located in the Ashburton area of Allenton. Close to school, shopping centre and the Ashburton Domain with a bowling club across the road. The home is a Billy Thomas design and has had some clever renovations done.

New kitchen, new paint job on the outside, and painted throughout updated bathroom, new carpet throughout. Three bedrooms, 2 upstairs, and 1 down, good sized living room that catches the afternoon sun. Heating is by the way of a gas fire and heatpump. Separate laundry.

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25 Elizabeth Street, Allenton

8 Hillier Place, Allenton

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Enquiries over $535,000

Enquiries over $330,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

• New modernised kitchen • Large extension to lounge and master bedroom • 3 bedrooms • Separate laundry

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• 3 Large Bedrooms • Ensuite off master bedroom • Main bathroom has shower, bath and vanity • Tiled floors

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• 3 Bedrooms • Gas fire and heatpump • Ranchsliders off lounge and main bedroom • Very easy-care section

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108A Eton Street, Hampstead • • • •

Very private back section Good sized sunny living area 3 bedrooms Good sized separate double garage

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31 Philip Street, Borough

153A Michael Street, Rakaia

2/130 Melcombe Street, Tinwald

95 Walker Street, Allenton

Price: $599,000

Enquiries over $440,000

Enquiries over $215,000

Price: Enquiries over $385,000

• 3 Bedrooms, master with ensuite • Open plan kitchen • Tiled bathroom plus ensuite • 2 heatpumps + double glazed

• Modern open plan living • Heatpump and log burner • Off street parking • Large shed with its own shower and toilet

• Sunny and warm • Two double bedrooms • Open plan living with heat pump • Easy care section with storage shed

• 3 Bedroom bungalow • Kitchen/dining • Family room • Single garage + off street parking

Roberta Rutledge 027 228 7843

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

56 Wills Street, Allenton

9 Alford Forest Road, Allenton

• Three Bedrooms • Interconnecting living areas • Tidy kitchen and bathroom • Outdoor BBQ patio area

100 Wilkins Road, Tinwald

• 4.2 hectares of land, 4 paddocks • 310m2 two storey home • 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas • Renovated kitchen and updated bathrooms

Price $325,000

$980,000

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196 Grove Place, Tinwald

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Architecturally designed Three living areas Four double bedrooms Three car garage

• 4 Bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/dining area and large living area • Updated bathroom, dishwasher • Fully fenced, easy-care section

$275,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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A Place To Call Home

Oak Grove Opportunity

8 Cavendish Street, ALLENTON This pretty red brick home has everything you’re looking for. Three double bedrooms, open plan new kitchen with trendy light fittings over the breakfast bar. A new bathroom with shower, hand basin, and new toilet. There is also a separate toilet in the laundry area. Open plan kitchen-dining room with a separate lounge, heated by a log burner and also a heat pump in the dining room area. Sunny patio

area off the master bedroom. Modern light fittings throughout this home. Fully rewired. Lush new carpets throughout. Single garage with carport and off-street parking. Garden sheds and a wonderful size vegetable garden, (own well). 3 1 1 Offers over: $410,000 Web ID AUW2553169 View Saturday, 9.30am - 10am

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Three to four bedroom, well maintained home with ample living areas and two bathrooms, both with toilets. Modernised kitchen/dining with log burner. Some double glazing, polished flooring and unique original metal tiles on lounge ceiling and some walls. A 1012m2 section with double garage and garden sheds, well located for access to town

A great investment opportunity or easy care living. This tidy and convenient two bedroom townhouse will impress. Architecturally designed with north-facing living areas and bedrooms receiving all-day sun and wellproportioned in size. 2 1 1 An internal access garage and prime Oak Grove location with sunny, secure and easy Price: $359,000 Web ID AUW2556578 care courtyard add to the impressive features. View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

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Charming Character Oasis

A Must To Inspect 42 Cameron Street, ALLENTON

32 Oak Grove, ALLENTON

amenities, schools and hospital. Future subdivision possibilities on this quarter acre.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, November 4, 2020 Web ID AUW2521044 (unless sold prior) View Saturday, 11am - 11.30am

66 Carters Terrace, TINWALD Located on the edge of town situated amongst a picturesque and peaceful garden setting. Built in the early 1900s this gorgeous character home will appeal to many. Partially renovated with a new kitchen, laundry and shower area most of the work has been done. Heated by a compliant Masport log burner in the updated living area. Easy living with great indoor/outdoor flow makes the family barbecue all the better. The gorgeous garden has been a haven for the current owner,

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149 Rolleston Street, RAKAIA If you’re looking for an investment or a family home this could be the one. A solid brick home is always a good investment. Good size kitchen with open plan lounge, heated by a heat pump. Three bedrooms, secure backyard. Single garage with laundry and internal access. Whether it be north or south, Rakaia is central in proximity to many of Canterbury’s

105 Grove Street, TINWALD This family home is ready for new owners. You choose rental or move in! Either way the work has been done and this property looks fabulous. Open plan living room with log burner and heat pump. Three double bedrooms plus office, new carpets.

sporting and tourist attractions. Rakaia offers a friendly community spirit with Mt Hutt at your backdoor and the Rakaia river for fishing enthusiasts. Call for more information about this property. 3 1 1 Offers over: $290,000 Web ID RUE2535635 View Sunday, 2pm - 2.30pm

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Ultimate Entertainer’s Dream

23 Middle Road, ALLENTON A tidy, permanent material three bedroom home which has been upgraded including a modern kitchen and tiled bathroom. Completely rewired including LED lighting, heat pump and new switches. Tidy and modern décor that will appeal. This home was previously rented and the latest upgrades meet the new healthy home requirements. Significant upside potential with

the prospect of subdivision of the rear section. Any subdivision could be expanded with additional land available from the neighbouring property. Enquire now for further details.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, October 22, 2020 Web ID AUW2536771 (unless sold prior) View Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

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

but it is now time for someone else to enjoy the serenity. Extra storage with a four-bay shed, a single paddock with a cattle yard and a loading ramp. A great opportunity to enjoy rural surrounds on a 5402m2 site so close to town.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, November 4, 2020 Web ID AUT2553765 (unless sold prior) View Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Double garage, sleepout, garden shed plus caravan carport. Easy care section. Don’t delay this home won’t last long.

Price: By Negotiation Web ID AUT2535506 View Saturday, 10.15am - 10.45am

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

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Price By Negiotiation Web ID AUW2338164 View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

Prestigious Home and Location 20 Coniston Drive, ALLENTON An outstanding property of high quality finishes – giving an air of style, space and sophistication. Contained in two separate titles, this beautifully landscaped property is quite unique. Cleverly designed with multiple living areas including a large loft retreat. Extensive outdoor living for all seasons with a retractable louvre roof system. With four bedrooms, office, and four living areas, this property can cater

for all families. This home has plenty of heating options with a combination of underfloor heating, heat pump, gas fire and log burner. A truly impressive home in a prestigious location. No open homes. Inspection welcomed by appointment. 4

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A Family Delight

One Of A Kind

48 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

117 Grove Street, TINWALD

Family home located close to schools and shops. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, sunny conservatory off lounge, spa pool, double tandem garage, plenty of off-street parking. Fully fenced for children and pets, this home has recently had a makeover and is ready for new owners.

This family home is one to admire. A spacious two storey home with loads of storage. Three double bedrooms plus store rooms and two offices, two bathrooms, first floor with spacious landing opening to first floor deck and large open plan living areas with separate lounge.

For Sale $520,000 Web ID AUW2368915 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

By Negotiation Web ID AUT2514441 View Saturday, 11.15am - 11.45am

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Renovate Me

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66 Melcombe Street, TINWALD This permanent material family home offers huge potential. Prepared and ready to renovate so you can make your own mark. The house has good sized rooms and will transform into a comfortable family home. Benefits include living room fitted with compliant log fire and heat pump.

Spacious grounds provide further opportunity. This is a great opportunity to add value.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, October 21, 2020 (unless sold prior) Web ID AUT2529841 View Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

120 Belt Road, ALLENTON Homes like this don’t come up very often in this condition and in this location. The work has been done and ready for new owners. This home has three double bedrooms plus an office, double garage with room for off-street parking. New carpet throughout, new vinyl in the bathroom plus log burner and heat pump.

A good size dining room and living area, lovely drapes throughout. Secure for the family and pets, close to school and shops.

By Negotiation Web ID AUW2535480 View Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

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Calling Character Lovers

Private And Perfect For You

Villa With Elegance

10 Middle Road, ASHBURTON

5 Harrison Street, ALLENTON

A private oasis with a new kitchen and open plan living. Double doors open to a wraparound deck, and a covered pergola for entertaining friends and family. Three bedrooms with built-in storage and neutral tones throughout, this property allows you to add your own style. Beautiful window treatments add elegance and grace to this home.

This villa has charm, elegance and character. There are four bedrooms and one living area or you can have three bedrooms and two living areas. There are several rooms that feature ornate fireplaces and ceiling roses, and high stud ceilings which give the rooms the villa charm. The kitchen living area is open plan with a modern feel.

By negotiation Web ID AUW2528978 View Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Offers over $485,000 Web ID AUW2528753 View: Saturday 2pm - 2.30pm

9 Rapley Street, HAMPSTEAD This beautifully restored character home will impress. Generous in size with four bedrooms, open plan living and dining will appeal to the modern family. A sunny, light-filled kitchen overlooks a spacious and immaculate garden. The covered and private rear porch is ideal for evening BBQ’s and outdoor living. A cosy living room with impressive wood panelling and log burner providing further home

comfort. Immaculately kept with neutral décor throughout. This property encompasses the best of a bygone era with gorgeous character features throughout. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase this beauty. 4

Offers over: $399,000 Web ID AUE2550326 View Saturday, 1.45pm - 2.15pm

Superb Mountain Views Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON Stunning mountain views in a prime Racecourse Road location. So close to town amenities and just a short walk to Allenton and so convenient that kids could bike to school. These sections benefit from town services including water supply and fibre connection. Generous sized lifestyle sections provide plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous

builds and surrounded with some of Ashburton’s finest homes. General covenants for this subdivision will ensure standards are maintained to protect your investment. The rear lots are to be accessed by either sealed road or shingled accessway. Enjoy the peacefulness of rural living. The perfect balance of lifestyle choice.

Priced from $350,000 Enquire now for more information and to secure your new lifestyle

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Dream Opportunity 749 Winchmore Dromore Road, Winchmore Just northwest of Ashburton in the heart of Winchmore sits this attractive 8 ha lifestyle property with its immaculately presented family home. A home with many features including a large living room with a kitchen and pantry area, separate lounge, four bedrooms, one with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe, office, studio/ craftroom and a double garage. Set amid a well-cared for garden this home has a secluded patio area and paved verandas providing plenty of outdoor living space to entertain or simply sit and view the stunning vista to Mt Hutt in the distance. A groundwater bore supplies water for

domestic and stock use. Fenced into eight paddocks, the Lismore soils are highly suited to the irrigation water which is supplied to the property boundary. With underground mainline installed, the property has been re-fenced to suit the travelling irrigator which will be sold with the property. The large gable roof shed is fully enclosed and has a workshop area, while the second shed has two open fronted bays and a third lockable bay. Timber cattle yards with a fixed loading ramp are another quality improvement on the property. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay, land in this area is highly sought after.

Deadline sale: Closing 4pm November 19, 2020 (unless sold prior)

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Home is calling 143 Trevors Road, Ashburton Your ultimate first home or a great investing starter. This gem has open plan kitchen and dining area with a separate lounge which can be closed off with internal double doors from the dining area. Both the dining and lounge open out onto their very own outdoor seating area, perfect for morning coffees. Three double bedrooms all with built-in storage, a bathroom complete with a corner shower and bath plus a separate toilet, all these rooms have double glazing. Laundry room leading out the back door into the back yard. This home is heated by a heat pump and log burner and is currently WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

compliant to insulation rental standards. A fully fenced backyard that is home to a single garage, garden storage shed, a large enclosed dog kennel along with plenty of off-street car parking. A peaceful rural outlook on a good sized easy to maintain section, life here will be simple. This is a perfect starting point to get into home ownership with room to add your personal touches with updating. Stop paying rent, call today to secure your private viewing on this fantastic home!

Deadline sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tuesday, 3 November 2020

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Allenton 9 Davidson Street

Ashburton 279 Tancred Street

Position plus potential

This great looking 1970's brick home has excellent street appeal in a sought after location. There is an open plan kitchen/dining/living area and a second living area, with excellent indoor/outdoor flow. The garage has internal access.

Asking Price $418,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Surprise package

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

Asking Price $385,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Hampstead 143 Trevors Road

Tinwald 18 Millibrook Place

Home is calling

Your ultimate first home or a great investment. This gem has open plan kitchen and dining with a separate lounge. Three double bedrooms and heated by a heat pump and log burner and is currently compliant to insulation rental standards.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 3 Nov 2020 View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

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For families of all shapes

270sqm home with spacious open plan living areas flowing to the outdoors. Mater suite peacefully located away from the other bedrooms. Secure 755sqm manicured section. Call for more detail.

For Sale offers invited over $615,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307

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Mayfield Panthers Rock

Staveley 234 Flynns Road

Number one spot

Time for a change?

Sale includes land and building plus stock at valuation. Superior country pub operating as a cafe', bar and restaurant. Located on the north eastern side of the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road in Mayfield.

Ready to leave the city behind or time for a change of pace from your current rural lifestyle? This remarkable 461sqm property on 2468ha just 20 minutes from Methven could be just what you are looking for. Call for more detail.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Asking Price $550,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Akaroa 261 Beach Road Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 29 Oct 2020 3 Deans Ave, Chch View by appointment Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Evan Marshall 027 221 0910 evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

A very rare Banks Peninsula opportunity This spectacular 3,685sqm section has 360 degree views of Akaroa harbour, the surrounding hills and Akaroa Township. Situated in Glen Bay, within the Akaroa town boundary, this is a once in a life time opportunity to own a prestigious section that has a substantial area of flat land and views that cannot be built out. Not only will you have the best views in town, but also access to Glen Bay for water skiing, swimming, sailing or a short stroll past Akaroa lighthouse and into the village. Located 80kms from Christchurch International Airport, Akaroa is a vibrant town and one of New Zealand’s favourite destinations.

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Equus Park - Stage One released now Equus Park is Methven's newest neighbourhood, located on Racecourse Avenue between the racecourse and the northern boundary of the Methven township, with uninterrupted views of Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps. Offering premium land parcels in a highly desirable location, these sections are perfect for first home buyers, families looking for more space, or investors looking to build in a progressive town. Equus Park Stage One specifications: • ranging from 1,001sqm to 2,062sqm subject to survey • section prices start from $195,000 • Titles expected for Stage One sections April - May 2021 Located only a short distance from the Methven town centre.

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Methven 67 Barkers Road

Methven 40/43 Barkers Road

A cut above the rest

Price guide mid $600,000’s. This home has an open plan kitchen, dining/living area with great indoor/outdoor flow. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Heated by a wood fire and underfloor heating.

Price by Negotiation View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Unit 40 Brinkley Village

Located in scenic Methven, gateway to Mt Hutt Ski field. The package includes a two bedroom unit plus a studio unit, fully furnished and available (up to 90 days per year) for the owner to use. Both units have access to a laundry. These units are fully managed.

Asking Price $119,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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NEW LISTING

Methven 8 Talbot Place

Methven 9 Talbot Place

First home buyer or investor?

This low maintenance 110sqm home in excellent condition on an easy care 826sqm secure section will be sold so don't delay. Modern open plan living with great flow to the outdoors. Large detached double garage with wall heaters. Call for more detail.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 4 Nov 2020 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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This appealing 829sqm back section is located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Build a home or holiday retreat, just minutes from the upcoming hot pools and just a short walk to all other amenities of the Alpine Village of Methven.

Asking Price $199,000 View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Methven 140 Forest Drive

Methven 49 South Belt

A wealth of opportunity

Business, lifestyle, investment or development options. 710sqm dwelling set on 5059sqm of sub dividable land. Twenty bedrooms, nine bathrooms and ensuites, three bedroom apartment and a retail shop with workshop attached. Call for more detail.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Large home or opportunity

With six double bedrooms and six ensuites this property oozes charm and personality. An option for home and income or space for a large family. With both upstairs and downstairs living, heated by a wood burner. This property comes fully furnished.

For Sale offers invited over $729,000 View Sat 1.30-2pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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10am - 10.30am �� 108A Eton Street 10.30am - 11am ��196 Grove Place 10.30am - 11am �� 153A Michael Street 10.45am - 11.15am �� 8 Hillier Place 11.15am - 11.45am �� 95 Walker Street 11.30am - 12 noon �� 15 Cavendish Street 11.45am - 12.15pm 3/130 Melcombe Street 12 noon - 12.30pm ��25 Elizabeth Street 12.15pm - 12.45pm � 41 Brucefield Avenue 12.45pm - 1.15pm ��31 Philip Street

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RBW’s battery-powered roadster

lassic motoring manufacturer RBW EV Classic Cars has revealed the pre-production model of its stylish electric classic roadster. Inspired by the MGB Roadster of the 1960s, the RBW EV Roadster takes the classic sports car design and enhances it for the modern world, whilst retaining a stylish elegance. Under the brand-new body shell from British Motor Heritage, sits a patented power drivetrain system that has been three years in development. RBW has worked with Continental AG, which provides the world championship winning technology applied to Formula E racing cars. Following RBW founder Peter Swain’s vision, together they have created a vehicle with the aesthetic appeal of a classic car but with modern electric engineering. Managing Director Peter Swain said: “Our patented system places the electric motor at the rear of the car and Hyperdrive Innovation’s lithium-ion battery technology under the bonnet, which gives perfectly balanced weight distribution.

“Not only does this give the driver much better handling, retaining that sports car feel, but it also affords maximum battery volume to be housed. “The RBW system has been tested and has achieved European Regulation No. 100 of the Economic Commission, which confirms RBW as a recognised automotive worldwide manufacturer. “What is even more exciting is that the RBW System can be installed

into other body shells such as Austin Healey, E-Type, Mini, and many more. “The opportunities are endless and therefore safeguards the future of classic motoring.” The RBW roadster also features bespoke-built front and rear suspension, all independent utilising coil-over damper technology around the vehicle, and OEM developed brakes discs and callipers, with

Regen braking also included. It also has the latest generation of hub design and wheel bearing technology installed to ensure maintenance free usage. The multi-function dashboard display combines driver gauges and messages with safety diagnostic symbols in an easy to use graphic interface designed around safe and smooth operation whilst driving. It also features a HDMI input to mirror smart phones, SD Card input and Dual USB inputs and gold-plated RCA connectors for the highest audio quality possible. Production begins early 2021, with prices starting from around £90,000.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 16, 2020

Evolution continues . . . MOTORING WRITER

wo weeks ago we recorded significant anniversaries being celebrated this year by some memorable cars. There are other cars celebrating special birthdays in 2020, so here are some more. It’s hard to believe it’s 50 years since we got to meet the Range Rover. Introduced in 1970, the Range Rover has evolved over five decades since. During that time, various models offering different motor and styling choices have come along, but Range Rovers remain easily identifiable. Some younger siblings have joined their family. With its blend of all terrain ability and luxury interior the original Rangie set a template for today’s SUVs, currently the world’s fastest-growing automotive sector. Today’s Range Rovers have many features which were undreamed of back in 1970. Because of that, and the price rises we have come to expect, the cost of a Rangie has also changed. When launched a Range Rover cost 1998 UK pounds – Today’s models start at just under 84,000 UK pounds. Quite different iN so many ways to the very British Range Rover, the stunning Citroen-SM has been described as the lovechild of a collaboration between Citroën and Maserati. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1970, the luxury sports tourer was one of the fastest front-wheel drive cars of its day - thanks to its Maserati V6 engine. It also boasted a ‘magic-carpet’ suspension and was the first Citroën to feature a five-speed gearbox. A fantastic combination of French and Italian design and flair, the Citroën SM has become a rare and sought-after collectable car. Getting back to England, the Morgan Plus 4, a truly quintessential and iconic British sports car, hasn’t outwardly changed much since its launch in 1950. That’s right 1950 – 70 years ago. But the somewhat sad news is the Morgan Company’s best seller will finally bow out this year, when the last Morgan built on a traditional steel chassis rolls out of the factory. A 70th Anniversary Edition Plus 4 will mark the occasion. Priced at 60,995 pounds, all 20 cars have been snapped up already. Imagine just how collectable they will become. While it’s true the Morgan Plus 4 was introduced 50 years ago as a larger engine (“plus”) car than the earlier 4/4, it’s also true it had a hiatus when production was suspended in 1969. The car reappeared in 1985, powered for a few years with a Fiat engine. The original Morgan 4/4 came into the world in 1936. The 4/4 moniker signified a change to four cylinders and four wheels, following earlier three-wheeled models. The Morgan Company itself celebrates a special anniversary this year – it is now 110 years old. Before he founded the company which still bears his name, H. F. S. Morgan’s first car design was a single-seat three-

wheeled runabout, which was fabricated for his personal use in 1908. Three single-seater cars were exhibited at the 1910 Olympia Motor Show in London. Despite great interest, only a few orders were taken, and Morgan realised a two-seater was needed to meet market demand. Hence a new model, featuring a bonnet, windscreen, wheel – rather than tiller – steering, and crank starting was introduced in 1911. An agency was taken up by the Harrod’s department store in London, with a selling price of £65. The Morgan became the only car to ever appear in a shop window at Harrods. Over the years Morgan have produced a variety of models, featuring different power plants including Rover V8 motors. Their cars have always had a distinctive appearance, none more so than the recent Aero Max, which has a dynamic,

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space-age look about it. In 2011, much to the delight of the army of enthusiasts, Morgan reintroduced their famous 3-wheeler. During the last one hundred and ten years ownership of the company has changed, but the name remains and descendants of the founder are still minority shareholders. Tradition production techniques continue, with the company

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it revealed a brand new idea of sportiness, no longer bound strictly to the power specs, but defined by the ratio between exuberant and easy-to-manage engine performance, a chassis architecture par excellence and the light weight of the vehicle. Now, less than two years from that first appearance, RS 660 is a unique offer of its kind: a 100 HP medium-size twin-cylinder for a weight of just 183 kg, attractive, accessible, with highly technological content, taking the competition to bikes in higher categories. It is a fun and enjoyable bike, capable of providing just as many thrills on the road as on the occasional track outing. The Aprilia RS 660 brings back the everyday pleasure and fun of a full-fairing sport bike with semihandlebar that exploits the dynamic qualities of perfect chassis architecture, combined with the exuberant performance of an entirely new parallel twin-cylinder and the Aprilia active electronic controls package which sets the bar on a global level. The RS 660 will arrive in Australia in March 2021 with indicative pricing between $18,500 and $19,000 inc GST + on-road costs.

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Ashburton teen Ollie Bubb was among the winners at South Canterbury’s Junior Spring Open last week. The Southern club member clinched the under-16 boys’ doubles event, alongside Christchurch’s Pavie Filipovic, after the top-seeded pair avoided dropping a set during their three round robin matches. The duo began the tournament with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Isaac Burgess and Flynn Everest last Monday, before knocking over Hugo Bartolomei and Joe Bryant two days later in straight sets. A 6-2 6-4 win over Josh Karathra and Aidan Watt sealed the win for Bubb and Filipovic.

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Ashburton trio claim more medals The Mid Canterbury medal haul at last week’s national event in Hamilton ended at an impressive nine. The Ashburton Swim Team’s Bree Middleton, Hannah King and Henry King tackled the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships, held at Waterworld Te Rapa. Geraldine’s Ben Gould, who trained with the team, was also part of the Mid Canterbury pack. The event featured the creme of the New Zealand swimming crop, including junior world champion Erika Fairweather and champion paralympian Sophie Pascoe. Bree Middleton clinched a total of three bronzes and a silver throughout the week. The 17-year-old finished her campaign with a bronze in the 200m Freestyle Women’s B Final. Hannah King secured four bronzes at the event while Henry King, in his debut nationals, made a splash, chipping in with a silver in the 50m backstroke. Gould also clinched two bronzes. “Exciting, and lucky to get back racing after the year the sporting world has had,” an Ashburton Swim Team spokesperson said, in a Facebook post. “We are all pretty happy. “We will head home and have a couple of days R&R then reset for summer with goals 2021 and beyond.”

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4 10688 Apellido B M Murray (9) 57.5 5 x5024 Drumstorm R Beeharry (1) (A3) 57.5 6 x8609 Francis Drake S Toolooa (12) (A3) 57.5 7 x9405 Heberite J R Lowry (2) 57.5 8 609 Metasequoia K Mudhoo (14) 57 9 x8276 Spider Lily 57 10 35661 Raise Your Sights C R Barnes (5) 56.5 11 x9007 Seemax C A Campbell (11) (A1) 56.5 12 7x930 Escapologist K Asano (8) (A1) 56 13 x2833 Countess Ruby R Mudhoo (10) (A2) 55.5 14 x5080 Friday Knight G A Jogoo (13) 55 R4 Melb Cup Day Wingatui 3/11 Mdn $10,000 1600m Type:MDN 14:27 1 x6803 Dream Brave C R Barnes (6) 58.5 2 0x837 Renounce D R Bothamley (7) 58.5 3 3586 Barrett J R Lowry (2) 58.5 4 9400x Lord Hercules A Balloo (10) 58.5 5 6x00x Charlie Brown Ms K Williams (5) 58.5 6 388x0 Ifithappensagain K Asano (1) (A1) 58.5 7 0x070 Invigorate J D Laking (3) 58.5 8 Open Range K Mudhoo (8) 58.5 9 x9434 Miss Catherine G A Jogoo (11) 56.5 10 46454 Blackjakk C A Campbell (12) (A1) 56.5 11 89375 Turn Your Eyes A Comignaghi (4) 56.5 12 079x0 Shelby Devine R Cuneen (9) 56.5 R5 Pgg Wrightson Real Estate Mdn $10,000 1400m Type:MDN 15:04 1 223 Sutherland K Mudhoo (13) 58.5 2 2x Swampman J R Lowry (9) 58.5

3 780x6 Poilu D R Bothamley (8) 58.5 4 34x76 Lugano’s Ace Chowdhoory (11) (A1) 56.5 5 82x0x Sombra Deamor A Comignaghi (3) 56.5 G A Jogoo (1) 56.5 6 58653 Tradition 7 3590x Kentucky Cougar R Mudhoo (5) (A2) 56.5 8 5 Avino C R Barnes (12) 56.5 9 Cri De Coeur R Cuneen (6) 56.5 10 0x780 Secret Dreams B M Murray (10) 56.5 11 70x00 Sweet Dreams 56.5 12 6x796 Vardon Road K Asano (2) (A1) 56.5 13 366 The Gift C A Campbell (4) (A1) 54 Tlc Tiling Mdn $10,000 1200m Type:MDN 15:39 1 x323x The Ace J R Lowry (5) 58.5 2 0x0x2 Against All Odds K Mudhoo (9) 58.5 3 x2493 Henley A Comignaghi (2) 58.5 4 58x0x Qiji Spirit K Chowdhoory (11) (A1) 58.5 5 Darci Vino J D Laking (8) 58.5 6 3250x Direct Flight C R Barnes (7) 56.5 7 05x24 Ruby Royale G A Jogoo (15) 56.5 8 x288x Sadler’s Lass R Mudhoo (6) (A2) 56.5 9 5620x Phyllite C A Campbell (1) (A1) 56.5 10 34x0x Glorious Missile S L Wynne (3) 56.5 11 375x0 Melusina Ms K Williams (12) 56.5 12 8370x Mint Julep K Asano (14) (A1) 56.5 13 909x5 Dragon Glass B B Hong (10) 56.5 14 6x Anticipate 56.5 15 Cri De Coeur 56.5 R7 Chatsford Village Mdn $10,000 1200mMDN 16:14 1 3x8x The Ridla A Comignaghi (7) 57.5

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Bonus for bball youngsters A late opening and opportunity has emerged for intermediate aged basketballers. A Year 8 basketball competition for both boys and girls has been confirmed for Term 4, after Covid dashed arrangements earlier in the year. With other age grades all wrapped up and a vacant gym area at Ashburton College, it was decided to provide an opportunity for those intermediate pupils who have missed out. The competition will comprise of up to 16 teams with Year 7 pupils also able to participate, which was dependent on the amount of teams entered. Games would be played on both Monday and Wednesday nights over seven weeks. Organiser Mark “Roasty” Douglas said eight teams had registered thus far. “It’s about giving an opportunity for the kids to play,” he said. “We can accommodate kids who have other codes, but at least they know we’re an option that they’ve got.” He did not rule out a drills and skills session also running later in the year. “It’s like a small family, basketball, and it’s great for that social interaction.” Games were scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

SPORTS DRAWS

OPINION

Speed it up or pack it in By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

he final eight minutes of the opening Bledisloe Cup test was gripping. It was fast and furious, endto-end stuff with both teams giving it everything on attack and defence. It was all action, and the best 10 minutes of what had been at times a dour match. The epic, non-stop injury-time action saved the fixture from being forgettable, and highlighted how the game can be played. Imagine that sort of action over an extended period. It is hard to see it lasting the full 80, but for large chunks that frantic type of game flow is possible. Oh, wait, its scrum time. Let’s have a reset, or two, or three. It’s the blight on the game, and something needs to change. Drawn-out scrummaging sequences have increasingly become a frustration to the extent that World Rugby discussed the topic at a symposium in Paris earlier this year. On average, scrums at last year’s World Cup took

80 seconds from the moment the referee blew his whistle to the ball emerging from the scrum. That’s game time being wasted, and infuriating for all concerned when it turns into a reset. So let’s speed it up. I watched two enthralling NRL playoff matches prior to the Bledisloe Cup match. The action was thick and fast – the only blight there is the speed in which the bunker operates at in trying to make a decision. The NRL sped things up this year with the set restart rule, meaning play carries on rather than stopping for every infringement, and when they do stop it is not for long. It has increased the amount of action and added another dimension to the game. League scrums are a joke, but they pack down – or lean over to be more accurate – and the ball goes in and out in an instant to be back to the action. In rugby union, the scrum has a sacred place, and is a key

aspect of the battle, unlike its 13-man code cousins. I love watching the engine rooms go at it, I just want them to go at it faster – spoken like a true back. The safety aspects are paramount, so I’m not saying rush it and risk it. Just don’t mess about. Set it up, get it in, and get it out. I recall the trial rules a few years back when a lot of infringements became free kicks, and it felt like scrum resets were avoided at all costs. Why not bring that back in, rather than forcing us to watch scrums collapse and reset. Law 19.4 of World Rugby’s law book states that teams must be ready to form the scrum within 30 seconds of the mark being made, or a free-kick is awarded. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen that rule enforced, but maybe that’s the simplest place to start – that and getting the halfback to feed the ball quicker (and whatever happened to Law 19.15F, feeding the ball straight?). As other codes adapt to speeding the game up to ensure a better viewer spectacle, the scrum is chewing up precious clock. The game needs to move away from scrum resets and look for more action sequences like we saw at the death on Sunday.

■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw 20th October Mildred Doak 2 Clubs and a Putter - 9 Holes Stroke Starters J. Bruhns C. Shanks, Cards B. Cochrane J. Undy. Kitchen V. Prendergast. Draw steward J. Bruhns

■■ Tennis

Mid Canterbury Tennis

Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis Draw: Round 1 - Saturday 17 October 2020 All games to start at 9am sharp Junior A Grade – Duty Team Methven Gold: Allenton Kiwis v Dorie Hampstead at Allenton; Allenton Moas v Dorie A at Dorie Hall, Methven Silver v Southern Shakers at Mayfield; Methven Gold v Southern Stars at ATTC; Hampstead Yellow - Bye. Junior B Grade: Allenton Fantails v Methven White at ATTC; Southern Stormers v Allenton Wekas at Hinds; Allenton Kokakos v Methven Black at ATTC. Junior C Grade: Allenton Keas v Southern Strikers at ATTC; Southern Skyrockets v Allenton Rurus at ATTC; Methven Red v Methven Blue at Methven Domain. Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308-3020 as soon as possible.

SPORTS RESULTS

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Sega Golf Winner: Bryan Donaldson +6. 2nd George Brown +5, 3rd Don McQuarters +4. Other Good scores: Tufuga Sa +3, Chris Lovelock +2, John Dudley +1, Ross Chatterton +1, Rich McKernan 0, Geoff Read 0, Vince Carr 0. By a lot from Robbie Bell, Gary McKewon. Twos: John Smitheram, Robbie Bell, Chris Lovelock. Ladies Golf Saturday 10th and Tuesday 13th October Tucker Salver Round 3 - Div 1: Hilary Ward – 68, Joyce Can Der Heide 69, Shirley Elliot 69. Div 2: Ellenor Sullivan 69, Judy Sheppard 69. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites Jeanett Montgomery, No 8 House of Travel: Wendy Parr No 12 Lynn’s small Salon Trish Robertson, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Jenny Stoddart, No 18 2nd Shot to Green: Gay Lane. Twos Pauline Bell, Jeanette Montgomery # 4; Nicky Gill, Jacqui Welsh, Hilary Ward #14

Mayfield Golf Club

Ladies Golf October 13 Lagmhor Salver Played at Mayfield against Tinwald. Winner: Mayfield Average Stablefords 35, Tinwald Average Stablefords 32.9. Twos Barb Cochrane No2, Jan Clucas No 11, Mr Manns Bakery & Café 2nd Shot No 2 Barb Cochrane, No 11 Jan Clucas. Sims Bakery Nearest the Pin, No 5 Diane Lowe, No 14 Anne Maree Blair.

Rakaia Golf Club

Ladies Golf – October 14 Four Ball Best Ball: Fiona Rushton and Teresa Booker 63, Jill Burrowes and Bev Sutherland 66. 9 Holers: Judy Moore 54-15-39. Railway Hotel 2nd shot #3: Teresa Booker, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot: Marion Wederell, V.Bell Nearest the Pin #8: Fiona Rushton, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot #15: Freda Bierema, S. Quinn 2nd shot #17: Jill Burrowes.

32 PUZZLES Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 16, 2020

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You have a fear to overcome, and overcome it you will – first in tiny steps, and then in one big leap. You’ll work your way to a course of action of which you can later be proud. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’re looking forward to an event and... dreading it. If it weren’t so, it wouldn’t be worth committing to. You’re better for having milestone markers in your life. Embrace the awful excitement. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Emotional growth doesn’t always go with physical growth. While you can see when a person is physically grown, you have to test for emotional growth in small ways when getting to know a person. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Tantrums are the communication style of a person who feels powerless. No one who feels powerful has the need for big displays of rage. Your compassion and patience will be called on. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Unfortunately, the busywork does matter; it matters quite a lot. Smooth dealings will be the result of details that are well aligned with the procedures and expectations of all involved parties. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It is not wrong to seek status, but it is also excellent to recognise the unsustainability of the goal. High-status stations run on cycles and obey laws of relativity. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You care about someone and every time you do that, the one you care about gains a little bit of power over you. A key bit of your life is in this person’s hands. It’s scary but part of being fully alive. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Everyone is dealing with threats, doubts and anxieties. It doesn’t make your own worries any less significant, but it does make you feel a sense of belonging and an impetus to help the others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The world of fiction provides what reality cannot. Escapism isn’t necessarily a vice. It helps you get perspective, as well as lifting some of your perceived limits. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Ego loss hurts, but it is worth it today as a reduced ego allows for entering into the spirit of another and returning to your own lens with a different and deeper understanding of the world. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): When you were small, you got angry and exploded. Also, when you were bigger. But robust self-assertion is now an option, not a knee-jerk reaction and that right there is a mark of emotional growth. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): There will be something deeply satisfying, not to mention necessary, about going through all of the motions. Amidst the details, you will find answers.

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Friday, October 16, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

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

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Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. 2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven New exhibition. There is now a display running till the end of October covering the begining, middle and end of the railway in Methven. Make tracks in and see the display, open Tuesday and Friday 2pm - 4pm

Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome!

October 19

Ashburton Society of Arts Annual Exhibition Annual Exhibition begins October 20, 2020 at the Ashburton Art Gallery and runs until November 13. Open 10 - 4 daily with late night Wednesdays. Great guest artists as well as local talent. Opening Night is October 19 at 7 pm and tickets may be purchased from the gallery for $25 7pm

October 22

Hopetoun Brown–Arts On Tour NZ The set-list will be peppered with tunes from Hopetoun Brown’s latest album Look So Good which features guests turns from Tami Neilson, Marlon Williams and their touring buddy Finn Scholes. If you’re looking for a jazz journey that starts in New Orleans and ends at your back door this could be your night. News of the exciting developments have just come in; the band is launching their new album Hopetoun Brown Live At WOMAD recorded by RNZ Taite Prize finalists Hopetoun Brown enlist the country’s finest trumpet player Finn Scholes for a unique journey through rhythm and blues. These three multiinstrumentalists travel with a boot-load of exotic instruments. Bass clarinets, tubas and trombones are swapped for trumpets, saxophones and an assortment of strange keyboard instruments throughout the two stomp-heavy sets. Lead singer Tim Stewart’s large boots will rattle floors throughout the nation as the band work through their repertoire spanning blues, soul, funk, jazz, Americana and stomp. 7.30pm

October 24

The Plains Railway Complex The Plains Railway Complex

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

Second Fri of every month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. 10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat Ashburton Farmers Market. Local grown fresh food and

produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park. 9am – 12.30pm The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

Every Sun to Fri

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

Last Sun of every month

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

will be Open on Sunday 11th October - 11am - 4pm - Steam train rides operating. Visit The Ashburton Fire Museums amazing collection of local Fire Exhibits, miniature train rides with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers Trains, view the Ashburton Woodworkers at work inflatable fun for the kids with The Popup Playground - along with coffee & hot food available. Find us in the Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton 11am - 4pm

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October 31

10am and 11.30am

QUIZ NIGHT!-RSA Ashburton Get your team together now or dust off your dancing shoes. Teams of 4-6. $40 per team 70s - 00s music come join a night of dancing dance night! Tickets contact : ashburtonquiz@gmail.com Text: 0278354828 Run by members of the RSA 8p m - 12 p m

November 4

TINA – Simply The Best Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this the definitive tribute, and a fabulous fun night out! Hear all the energetic Rock and soulful RnB hits that made Tina one of the 20th century’s biggest names in music Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What You Get is What You See, Private Dancer and many more. All tickets purchased for the original date in March 2020 are valid for this November date.

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November 6

Te Moana Glow Show!

Ashburton Trust Event Centre Illuminate kids’ hearts and minds with this magical, giant scale, glow-in-the-dark puppet show!

Go under the sea with a courageous Kina on her journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. It’s a delightful story of our kai moana and the whakatauki “He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.”

November 13

Methven High Country Fete

NEW DATE! NEW THEME! Keep checking in to see what we have in store for you this year! SAME fabulous venue. SAME great day out in beautiful Methven. Competitions, shopping and relaxation. Lunch, wineries, high quality stalls and all whilst listening to our awesome line up of entertainment. See you there!! 10am to 3pm

November 19

Rail Land–Arts On Tour NZ A journey of the mind, through song and story, about New Zealand’s on-and-off again love affair with passenger rail. Equal parts tragedy, comedy, and personal memoir, Rail Land is a theatrical show that weaves the critically acclaimed songs of Anthonie Tonnon with synthesizer soundscapes, and soliloquy like story-telling. Along with touches like historical letters to the editor, and meticulous notes on taking Aotearoa’s surviving public railways, Rail Land is a story of human enterprise, sabotage, obsession and hope. The show also travels with an exhibition of historic NZ Rail Advertising Department posters and schematic maps, blown up to large scale. 6.30pm

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET.

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2020 9.30am (10am start) ASHBURTON COUNTY LADIES VET GOLF. Please bring a gift for the raffle and your lunch. Methven Golf Course. 10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. 50+ Social gathering, morning tea provided.

Senior Centre, 206 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 COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP.

Meet and walk from the Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. 10.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors’ Coffee Club, held 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, all welcome. Park Street. 12pm - 2pm

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. Signing Service, no appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Locally grown fresh produce, hot drinks, well worth a visit. North end of West Street carpark. 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library. 9am - 3pm

Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 9.30am - 3pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. 10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB.

Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10.15am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club,

Cavendish Street. 1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET. Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, 30 minute games - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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COOPER, Peter Kingsford Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 with family by his side. Loved husband of Jeanne, brother of Pam Dolan, brother-in-law of Helene and Paul Youngman, loved uncle of Christopher, Brendon, Timothy, Nicholas, and Anthony, beloved friend and mentor of Alireza Badiei. In lieu of flowers donations to Brain Injury NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/pkcooper1410. Messages for the Cooper family may be sent to 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch, 8013. A Requiem Mass for Peter will be celebrated at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch on TUESDAY, October 20 at 1.30pm.

WEBSTER, Richelle Ann – At Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, aged 54 years. Cherished wife and rock of Shane, and adored mum of twins Kelsie, and Cameron and Sara. Special thanks to the staff of Ashburton Hospital, the staff of AMAU, Wards 14, 24, and 27, and the ICU of Christchurch Hospital, to Scott Stevenson ENT, and to friends Debbie and Sharron for their wonderful care and support of Richelle. Messages to: The Webster Family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A service to celebrate Richelle’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on MONDAY, October 19 at 1.30pm followed by interment in the Ashburton Cemetery.

WEBSTER, Richelle Ann – On Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Loved and cherished sister and sister-in-law of Kerry and Maxine Whiting, Aunty Shell of Hayley and Jordy, and Samuel and Catherine. Forever in our hearts. Memories we will always keep.

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WEBSTER, Richelle Ann – TO MY WIFE When we get to the end of our lives together, the house we had, the cars we drove, the things we possessed won’t matter. What will matter, is that I had you, and you had me. Miss you forever my Rock. WEBSTER, Richelle Ann – On Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Dearly loved and cherished daughter of Clarry and the late Colleen Whiting. Words are few, thoughts are deep. WEBSTER, Richelle – 13.10.2020 Our beautiful Mum, You will be in our thoughts everyday, all our amazing memories will never fade, we miss you more than words can say, forever in our hearts. Love you Mum, Kels and Cam.

WEBSTER, Richelle – A good friend is hard to find, harder to leave and impossible to forget. We will never forget all the good times we have had together Ma. Love always Sharron and David, Brandon and Hannah, Tod and Steph. WEBSTER, Richelle Ann – Dearly loved and caring friend of Debs, Boonie, Gem, & Liam, and the late Charlotte. You will never be far from our thoughts our beautiful friend. You are going to be truly missed. Love ya Babe xx

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Friday: Fine. Cloud developing from evening as strong northeasterlies change strong southerly. MAX

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Friday: Fine. Cloud developing from evening as strong northeasterlies change strong southerly. Saturday: Scattered rain developing in the morning, clearing in the evening. Southerlies. Sunday: Fine with high cloud at first, but cloud thickening in the afternoon, with isolated showers about the ranges. Light winds.

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Friday: Fine at first, then cloud increasing and rain or drizzle developing about the divide at night. Snow possible to 1000m overnight, but to 500m in the S. Wind at 1000m: Light. NW 40 km/h developing early afternoon, rising to gale NW 65 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: Light. NW 30 km/h developing early afternoon. Freezing level: Around 1400m, rising to 1800m in the S for a time in the evening. Saturday: Rain about the divide at first, spreading elsewhere in the morning, then easing to isolated showers by evening. Snow possible to 600m. Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h, becoming light in the morning. Wind at 2000m: Light, rising to NW 50 km/h in the morning, dying out in the evening. Freezing level: 1300m, but 900m in the S until evening. Rising to 1800m everywhere at night.

17 6 13 4 16 6 14 6 10 3 16 6 12 3 9 2 16 4 SUN PROTECTION ALERT 14 4 8 3 15 6 15 7 10 4 15 6 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 20 10 : 15 am – 4 pm 17 4 11 2 14 4 Seek shade, reapply sunscreen For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

Sunday: Fine with high cloud at first, but cloud thickening in the afternoon. Light winds. MAX

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Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 10.6 Minimum 2.3 Grass min 0.7 24hr Rain mm 12.2 19.8 Month to date SW 35 Wind km/h 5:25am Strongest gust Sun hrs on Wed 2.7 102.0 Month to date

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Celebrating their Francis Norton Trophy win at the weekend are Methven Golf Club’s (from left) Ross Breach, Michael Kemp, Alister Maxwell and Steve Schwass.

METHVEN GRAB FAMED TROPHY By Adam Burns

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A team of four from the Methven Golf Club has clinched a prestigious trophy at the weekend for the very first time. On Saturday, Methven’s Ross Breach, Michael Kemp, Alister Maxwell and Steve Schwass combined to win the annual Norton Francis Golf Trophy at the Christchurch Golf Club’s Shirley course. It is the first time the Mid Canterbury club has won the esteemed trophy in its 90-year history, and the second consecutive

year the silverware has gone to a Mid Canterbury club. The Rakaia Golf Club won the event last year, and were in contention amid its title defence in Christchurch. The trophy is named after one of the Christchurch club’s founding members. It is understood to have been set up by the Christchurch club in a move to encourage the Canterbury country clubs’ members to play in Christchurch. “It is vital that you accept the invitation, otherwise you miss out on the next invitation I think,” Methven Golf Club’s Bruce Dickson said.

It is vital that you accept the invitation, otherwise you miss out on the next invitation – Bruce Dickson “The trophy is presented to the winners then taken back because of its importance.” Due to the number of clubs in the Canterbury region, each club is invited on a biennial basis. The tournament adopts an un-

orthodox format of a nett par four ball, with birdies worth +1, pars 0, and bogies -1. Methven’s total was +12 to win by a solitary point over previous trophy holders Rakaia. As a result of their victory,

Methven will be invited to defend the trophy in 2021. It has been a fruitful few days for the Methven club, with a successful defence of the Snowdin Trophy also achieved at the weekend. On home turf, Methven’s 34.94 edged Ellesmere’s 32.56. The club’s efforts were led by stand-in captain Dickson’s 42 point haul followed by 41 from Peter Harper. Mount Hutt College pupil Sam Ree, of the Methven club, also clinched both Aorangi Junior Tournaments held in Gleniti and Geraldine respectively during the school holiday break.