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Agricultural machinery launches its long arms over paddocks of blackcurrants at Winchmore yesterday morning. There are more than 100 hectares of the superfood berries at Winchmore, which will be harvested in January and destined for use in a range of products including syrups, drinks and nutraceuticals. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 221020-SS-100

Covid ain’t stopping rodeo By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

The 51st Methven Rodeo had been on shaky ground but it will be dust and mud and the roar of the crowd on Sunday. When New Zealand returned to Alert Level 2 restrictions, any plans were put on hold, but the first signs of a return to level 1 and the organisers buckled down. “It was in doubt, but we made the call at the end of September when we went back into level 1 that we would go ahead,” rodeo secretary Rosa Dekker (right) said. With a large number of events across the South Island cancelled or postponed, the Methven Rodeo is expecting a bumper crowd. “We think it should hopefully be quite a big crowd because there is nothing else in the pipeline for people to go to.” The weekend marks the start

of the rodeo season, with events kicking off in Winchester on Saturday and then Methven on Sunday, with 255 entries signed up for Methven, which is on par with previous years, Dekker said. “We are lucky to have those numbers again. “With us having to hold off on confirming we were going ahead, the competitors, especially the North Island based ones, had to wait to book flights and ferries for their horses.” There will be good numbers across the different events and the weather looks set to offer up a superb day for people to enjoy the spectacle – without overdoing it at what has developed into a much more family-friendly event. Dekker said there had been a really big shift from the bad old days of booze and bulls, with no alcohol being allowed to be taken in and a total glass ban. “The last several years the trouble has been so minimal. “I’ve been on the committee

for 10 years now and the shift [in behaviour] has been amazing. “There are still some people having their bands removed for intoxication, but in terms of real trouble it’s just not there anymore.” The profits from the rodeo go back into the community with over $10,000 from the 2019 rodeo donated to Wellbeing Opuke, a Methven wellbeing initiative. Dekker said the committee had also been buoyed by the backing of its sponsors, with several new sponsors coming on board. The Methven Rodeo will be running a charity auction at lunch time to support the McLeod family, whose two boys have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Dekker said there is also a fundraising competition running involving Turbo the Hermit Ewe and guessing

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Warming hearts, hands and heads By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

When the challenge went out to members of New Zealand Rural Women to knit woollen hats for charity, Mid Canterbury members got busy. Over the winter months and the long weeks of lockdown they knitted, turning balls of yarn into hats and handwarmers and this week they’ve been distributing the finished products to Ashburton charities. Project warmth saw 120 hats and a large number of handwarmers created. The project was one that earned high praise from Mid Canterbury provincial president Margaret Verrall. “It was a great thing to do and we really wanted the hats to go to people who needed them,” she said. Presbyterian Support and the Rural Support Trust received their share and this week a large bundle of woollies were handed over to St Vincent de Paul. And they were a welcome addition to the store’s clothing stocks, shop manager Donna Collins said. It’s been a tough year for all charities with client numbers

Beanies and handwarmers knitted by Winchmore Rural Women during Covid-19 lockdown will find a welcome home with St Vincent de Paul clients. Adding the knitted garments to the charity’s store are (from left) shop manager Donna Collins, Mid Canterbury Rural Women president Margaret Verrall and Winchmore branch president Elsa Hydes PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 211020-SN-6450 boosted by Covid-19, Collins said. Food stocks in particular were holding, but demand was increasing with a pinch point approaching, she said.

“I’m hoping we can hold out until Toot for Tucker next month.” Over an average month St Vincent de Paul delivered about 40 food parcels, each valued at around $100-$120.

Filling those parcels relied heavily on donations from the community, as well as large gifts such as the recent donation of a paddock of potatoes and the ongoing support of the Meat the

Need farmer group, Collins said. Items that were always in short supply in the charity’s grocery store were feminine hygiene products, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes.

Machinery minds ponder election results By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Tuesday’s mornings see Mid Canterbury Vintage Club members get together to put the world to rights over a cuppa. As it was the first get-together after the election, conversations naturally turned to politics, both present and past. John Hall remembers reading the election results for the small polling station in his old area and seeing 79 votes for national and 1 for social credit. “Everybody would say, oh that would have been old Mrs suchand-such from down the road, or the school teacher would have voted for them.” Post-election reminiscing done, the group switched to present times and what went wrong for National. Last-minute leadership

They don’t have Winston to blame anymore, Jacinda has to front up and take responsibility – Ed Eason changes, in-fighting and lack of party loyalty came out on top as far as they could see. They all agreed that Megan Hands conducted herself well at the meet the candidates evening, especially since she was thrown in at the last minute, in a less than idea manner. Andrew Brown said the important thing for National now is to be able to hold on to good candidates like Hands in order to rebuild. “I hope she doesn’t throw her hands up and walk away, people

like her are the future we need,” he said. John Hall felt that the rock star status of Jacinda Arden was very hard to combat in the ballot box. “When John Key used to walk through the airport he would stop and shake a few hands here and there, but when Jacinda goes anywhere she is mobbed.” Ed Eason agreed with him. “I bet if you asked Labour voters what parties’ major policies are, not many of them would know. “It was more like a presiden-

tial election,” he said. Some of the group also felt that Winston Peters out manoeuvred himself three years ago when New Zealand First chose Labour over National. Their take on it was this – Whoever got to deal with Covid-19 would have done pretty much the same thing, so the chances are had it been National they would have got back in and Winston would be sitting pretty, but instead he’s out altogether. “They don’t have Winston to

blame anymore, Jacinda has to front up and take responsibility,” said Eason Hall said what he learned from Jacinda lately was to wash his hands and be kind. At this point, the softly spoken Tony Blain entered the conversation. He said that compared to overseas New Zealand was looking good with regards to Covid-19 cases. “No matter what colour you prefer, we should all endorse New Zealand’s handling of Covid-19 especially when compared to the rest of the world.” Andrew Brown put it very succinctly when he said: “We are all sick of the election, it seems to have been going on for months. I’m almost glad it’s over.” Opinions aired, conversations then switched to more comfortable topics like machinery and the All Blacks emphatic win on Sunday.

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Taking steps to be smart in the sun By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Summer is just over the horizon, and so is the need to be smart about protecting your skin when you head outdoors, says Ashburton’s Cancer Society health promoter Mandy Casey. With more than 4000 New Zealanders diagnosed with either melanoma in situ or invasive melanoma every year, Casey said the Sun Smart message can never be repeated often enough. “For every sunburn you get as a kid, it increases your risk of melanoma later on. It messes with your DNA, so the message is simple – seek shade, wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses and wear sunscreen.” Another important Sun Smart tool was to have the UV app on your phone, and this would provide current UV levels and was another good awareness tool, Casey said. Around 70 per cent of people with melanoma were over 50, but that did not mean younger people were immune. It accounted for nearly 80 per cent of all skin cancer deaths and in a year more than 350 Kiwis die

of melanoma. While sun hats, sunscreen and sun shelters are now part of school campuses, when it comes to sports days, there needed to be plenty of reminders to apply and reapply sunscreen, she said. The Cancer Society has a number of sun screen spikes and gazebos that schools use on sports days, but the goal is for as many schools as possible to have their own supply of sunscreen spikes. And this week to kickstart the summer Sun Smart campaign, Casey donated a spike to Ashburton College. This year’s campaign will also include the installation of sun protection information boards at every outdoor pool in the district. Funds for the spike were raised by the society’s volunteers. The spike will be added to the school’s store of outdoor equipment and will be well used on sports days and at outdoor events, the school’s sports co-ordinator Darion Gray said. Sun hats are compulsory at most primary and intermediate schools and while caps and bucket hats are part of the college’s official uniform, it is not compulsory to wear these.

Leading the Sun Smart charge at Ashburton College (from left) sports committee member, Year 13 student Kotiti Patea, Cancer Society Health promotor Mandy Casey, sports committee member, Year 12 student Cathleen Anderson and college sports co-ordinator Darion Gray.

Airport fee rise a bid to balance books ‘An amazing facility’

Fees at the Ashburton Airport are set to double to counter costs incurred by the Ashburton District Council. By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Site rentals for hangar and building owners at the Ashburton Airport are set to double in an effort to bridge the yawning gap between income and operating costs. Currently the airport costs its owner, the Ashburton District Council, about $150,000 to run, but it recovers just $30,000 in income from users and land leaseholders. And that’s a situation that simply could not continue, says councillor Leen Braam. The current situation had evolved over years where individual leases were written, varying annual fees charged and where there had been few reviews over many years, he said. “Our charges were all over the place and there were completely different ways that those charges were set up, so we’ve been quietly working away with the user

groups. They all knew it wasn’t right, but the question was how to put it right,” Braam said. Rather than take a hard line and bring rentals up to market level, the council had opted to move these up over several years, he said. “And realistically, you can’t expect ratepayers to fund what is basically some people’s hobby, but we accept this is a big one for the airport users and generally, even if they don’t like it, they do understand it.” All but one lessee is now paying about 66 per cent of market rent. One commercial operator, a sky diving company, had not operated since the start of Covid-19 lockdowns and that had cost the council a pool of steady income. Over the years the majority of airport lessees had not paid rates, as required by their leases, and this was being remedied in changes that would start in February. Operating expense charges will also be reintroduced from mid 2021 and will be

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apportioned relative to floor space occupied. “This will put the airport on a business footing. Some leases were 30 years, others were 50 years and we need to have this on a commercial footing,” Braam said. The council is also looking to streamline its landing fees, introducing an online system of payment. Currently fee payment is ad hoc, with payment virtually ignored by both visiting and local users. For the current year these are $5 a landing or $115 per year. Because the council owned the airport, increasingly tough health and safety regulations also meant there were practices and changes to the general airport environment that were also needed and that also came at a cost, he said. A proposal is on the drawing board for an aircraft maintenance facility to be established and for additional hangars to be built and an upgrade of fuel installation facilities is under way.

Ian Begbie owns one of the larger hangar complexes at Ashburton Airport and the fee hike will cost him $2500. That news came as quite a shock – initially, he said. “To begin with you think, when will this stop, but you look at similar places and they’re probably paying more,” he said. He reckons rent hasn’t increased for around 14 years and said that every election, the airport authority group changed and that meant no continuity. That situation allowed things to fall through the cracks, Begbie said. Upping rentals hadn’t been achieved without a bit of a push back from hangar owners, he said. One of the major areas of dissention was over the fees proposed for the concrete pads laid in front of each hangar. The council wanted to charge $4 per square metre for these, but under user pressure reduced this to $2 with a review in three years. Obviously there had been significant change in the cost of running the airport and not too many years ago, users were told it was basically a cost neutral facility. Now the council was spending $5 for every $1 it received, Begbie said. Some of those extra costs came in a new water supply, fencing and meeting health and safety requirements. There are seven user groups including clubs, a sports group, a trust and a museum. One private user group, 7T Hangar Syndicate, has about 17 members. The Mid Canterbury Aero Club is one of the leaseholders and is about to demolish its club house and replace this with Ashburton’s i-SITE building. This will be relocated from East Street to the airfield early next year. A new toilet block that can be accessed from the airfield will be part of this development. For the money they paid for their leases, users had a pretty amazing facility in Ashburton Airport, Begbie said.

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It might be a war zone, but it’s our war zone T

here’s an old saying – no gain without pain – but Ashburton’s business owners must be asking themselves how painful life has to get before it gets better. The town centre revitalisation project seemed like a great idea at the time, but it seems to have ground on for ever. Yes, we knew it would be a slow burner and we know it’ll be awesome when it’s completed, but the gap between start and finish seems without end. You can’t blame those who make their living in the CBD for feeling fed up with the project. No matter how much they were

By Sue Newman FROM THE PRESS BENCH consulted, how many discussions were held, how much information they were fed, nothing could have prepared them for the reality for trading in a war zone. The odd one has pulled the pin, and let’s hope more don’t follow. Life during and post Covid was tough enough without finding the street outside your

shop front closed to traffic, effectively turning away the locals who love to park and shop without walking more than a few paces. And then there’s the parking debacle. With one stretch of the street closed at a time, a host of parking spaces are lost. Try finding somewhere to park up on a Saturday morning. It’s impossible as a section of the vast West Street parking lot is also off limits because of markets and fairs. But let’s not grizzle. It’s inconvenient, darned inconvenient, but aesthetics aside, a fair chunk of the work that’s being done was work that had to be done. Our

below ground infrastructure was ancient and living on borrowed time, so it made sense that if it needed to be replaced, and the town centre was looking like a nightmare from the 1970s, that both should be done together. As ratepayers footing the bill, we should be celebrating the cost saving. And we are getting a few glimpses of what our streets might look like when the work crews depart. After months of being a staged no-go zone, Cass Street is starting to look like a street reborn, but sadly the wrapup of that work has just shifted the pain onto someone else’s doorstep.

God only knows how the big retail bonanza of Christmas will go this year if the street work continues during the weeks leading up to the big day. Will shoppers be willing to brave third world streets to spend their cash, or will they head out of town? If they opt to hop in the car and head to the city, they might find what they want this year, but what happens then. If they don’t shop local this Christmas, you have to ask, will all of our businesses be there in the new year? Inconvenient as it might be, this is one year our local retailers need us to show our true colours and spend our money locally.

Oceans grief programme coming By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Grief is difficult enough for adults, let alone children and teenagers. “Grief comes in so many forms,” says Connie Quigley at Lives Worth Living. Quigley is this school term facilitating the Oceans Grief and Loss peer support programme at Mount Hutt College and YMCA Ashburton, while there are plans to hold another at Ashburton College in the first term of next year. The six-session programme will be delivered to groups of up to six 12 to 18-year-olds who are dealing with grief and would like to participate. Grief can arise from many types of loss, such as from a friend or relative who has died, from losing parental support through parental separation, or losing contact with a family member due to family court or legal circumstances. Those attending are expected to share and learn from others experiencing a similar loss and build trust and resilience along the way. Quigley is to be assisted in running the programme with co-facilitators, who did a two-day course at Ashburton’s Community House in the school holidays to learn all about delivering the programme. The co-facilitators are members of the Mid Canterbury community who already work in the area of supporting youth. Meanwhile, Quigley is also running the Waves Mid Canterbury Bereaved by Suicide Group at Community House this term, a grief education programme for adults 18 and over who have been affected by the suicide of someone they know. Anyone wanting to know more about either of the programmes can contact Quigley, connie.quigley@ safermidcanterbury.org.nz or 0274500742, while anglicancare.co.nz also has information on the Oceans programme.

Oceans Grief and Loss peer support programme facilitator Connie Quigley (front, second from right) and co-facilitators prepare to deliver the programme to Mid Canterbury schools. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Mid Canterbury showed its glamorous side on Saturday night when 180 people danced the night away at the Methven Care Trust Spring Ball. Fundraising co-ordinator Hen Royston said she was really pleased how the evening went. “The band was great, the food was fantastic and we made a good amount of money from the auction.” The food was certainly a talking point of the night. Royston approached various restau-

rants in Methven and Ashburton and offered them the chance to showcase their canape talents and her plan worked a treat. “I have had lots of positive feedback about the food. “So often you go to these things and the food isn’t up to much, so I didn’t want this event to be like that.” The night took on even more of a glamorous note when suit-wearing waiters glided in delivering piping hot platters from an Ashburton restaurant. Royston is yet to do the final tally, but the preliminary figures would indicate that the event made enough for another $10,000 brick to be added to their

tally count. “I know we certainly have enough for one brick, possibly two,” she said. “I want to thank all the sponsors and the volunteers. I couldn’t have done it without their help.” The ball may be over, but Royston’s organising talents are very much in demand as the trust’s annual House and Garden Tour is looming large on her todo list. We are only five and a half weeks away from kick off, she said. “It has been a very busy time, worth it but busy all the same. I am definitely going to need a holiday after all this,” she said.

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Second MAR site now open By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

A project that is now in its second stage is significantly Improving both the quality and quantity of ground water in the Hinds River catchment. The Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) began in 2016, progressing from pilot to trial and this week it’s success was celebrated and a second stage of the project opened. The project was developed by a group of Hinds farmers and also involved Te Runanga o Arowhenua, Fish & Game, Forest and Bird, the Department of Conservation and local landowners. The group reported to the Ashburton District Council’s MAR Governance Group. As it moved from pilot to catchment scale the Hekeao Hinds Water Enhancement Trust (HHWET) was formed Aquifer recharge happens both naturally and artificially every minute of every day and is the reason aquifers and spring-fed waterways exist. Recharge from rainfall, rivers, unlined water races and canals, and irrigation activities all act to continually recharge groundwater. These kinds of recharge lead to increases in water levels and act to influence the quality of water in the aquifer. The MAR project is based on the recharge that occurs naturally, introducing a purposeful recharge of specifically clean water into an aquifer to both rehabilitate and enhance the natural processes.

MAR water has has been shown to significantly accelerate groundwater rehabilitation by increasing hydraulic gradient (and therefore groundwater speed) . It also displacing immediately down-gradient groundwater and progressively mixes with surrounding groundwater further down-gradient. These results suggest that rehabilitation on a catchment scale is possible within a generation if the number and capacity of MAR sites is increased along with other rehabilitation measures. The Lagmhor Pilot Trial Site was constructed in 2016, and a further 17 sites have been constructed since this time to test the performance of a variety of MAR concepts. The Hekeao/South Hinds site is supporting the upper river system as well as a Kowaro/Canterbury mudfish wetland, native wetland plant regeneration and lizard habitat Significantly increased monitoring in the last year is enabling the targeting of MAR sites and flow to the areas of highest nitrate-N concentration. This will reduce MAR scale and cost while increasing overall rehabilitation and enhancement rate. Decreasing background concentrations from improved on-farm nutrient management will take many years to show up in most groundwater monitoring wells due to slow particle travel, but once this is detected the MAR component can be proportionally reduced (at least for water quality purposes).

In brief Weekend weather Temperatures are set to soar this weekend, before plunging on Monday. The MetService is forecasting 27 degrees on Sunday, following 25 degrees on Saturday. Meteorologist Mmathatelo Makgabutlane said north to north-west winds in Ashburton on Sunday would be noticeable, although it would not be too windy. The winds would be slightly stronger at inland areas such as Methven. A cold front would move across the South Island and reach Ashburton on Monday, leading to plunging temperatures. Ashburton’s forecast high for the day is just 14 degrees, and there will be the possibility of rain.

Covid cases on ship There are two positive cases of Covid-19 aboard the Sofrana Surville, Queensland Health authorities say. The boat is the suspected source of an infection in a New Zealand port worker, whose case was revealed on Sunday. In a statement yesterday, New Zealand’s Ministry of Health said the new positive test results supported the hypothesis that the port worker could have been infected while working on board.

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Ashburton District mayor Neil Brown opens the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) site two, during a Local Government New Zealand conference for zone five and six mayors.

Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg is concerned at the level of complacency the public and government is showing towards Covid-19 since the country reverted to Alert Level 1. Sir David, an epidemiologist at the University of Otago Medical School, said the messaging from the government was not clear enough and was leading to a cavalier attitude among the public. “I think we all have to bear in mind the possibility, or in fact the certainty, that this virus is going to get into our community from time to time. I think the rest of us need to behave with that knowledge.

Trust hands out record grants total By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Community Trust chairman Nathan Mills, Foodbank Canterbury chief executive John Milligan and Community Trust chief executive, Liz Shea at the Trust’s annual public meeting. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Over $1.8 million was distributed to community groups by the Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury in the last financial year. At the 32nd Annual Public meeting at the Ashburton Hotel last week trust chairman, Nathan Mills spoke about grantees and said it was a privilege to be able to assist community groups that ranged from first-time grantees receiving $1000 through to community projects receiving $150,000. The grants totalled $1,836,543 which was the largest pool of money distributed by the trust in any one year and was above the original budget of $1.5m. However, the trust is aware that it is likely set to see an increase in demand in the current financial year while its supply faces an uncertain outlook from an investment performance perspective. The accounts for the period ending March 31 were presented in which the last month of the financial period was starting to show the impacts on investments

by Covid-19 lockdowns. The return on investments was decreasing and continued to do so for some months for around a 7.4 per cent year-on-year reduction. This is starting to lift now, although investment interest remains volatile due to continued uncertainty in the economy. In the financial statement report, Mills said the next 12-months “are sure to be challenging, with our community organisations/charities likely to need additional/ongoing support as they look to support our communities as we deal with ongoing impact from Covid-19”. “Despite the reduction in value of our investment base near the end of this financial year, and the market uncertainties that come from the ongoing impact of Covid-19, we remain in a sound financial position, and we’re well placed to provide ongoing support to our region’s communities whilst still managing our financial position prudently,” Mills said. At the meeting the guest speaker was John Milligan, the chief executive of Foodbank Aotearoa New Zealand.

He spoke of the evolution of Foodbank Canterbury which acts as a collector and distributor of excess food from supermarkets and manufacturers to food cupboards and pantries throughout Canterbury – including a hub in Timaru. Due to a recognition of the growing need to get food quickly and efficiently into the areas that most need them, mainly rural areas, Foodbank Canterbury has recently started new models of distribution using volunteers from service clubs such as Lions and Rotary to assist in the makeup and distribution of care boxes that include food staples and other items such as toiletry items into the areas where the need is identified. The Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury has granted Foodbank Canterbury with $40,000 per annum for the next three years towards operating costs of the Timaru Hub which assists in both Mid and South Canterbury. Mills also made a thank you to two trustees, Timaru’s David Froman and Peel Forest’s Jan Hide who will be resigning at the end of their terms later this year.

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RETIREMENT 7

Balance, strength the key in falls prevention Improving your balance and staying steady on your feet in old age could prevent an unexpected fall and a trip to hospital says Safer Communities co-ordinator Lesley Symington. With research showing that falls are one of the main reasons older people are hospitalised, her organisation is raising the importance of older people undertaking regular exercise. Walking might be good for your health, but an appropriate exercise programme is the best safeguard possible against a fall, Symington said.

cifically for older people. “Walking is good but it won’t prevent you falling,” Symington said. Across the district there is a range of exercise classes for older people on offer, all based around building strength and improving balance and it was important that people were aware of those opportunities, she said. “The classes are there but we need people to be aware they exist,” Classes include Age Concern’s SAYGO, Dru Yoga, Evolve, Tai Ci and

The classes are there, but we need people to be aware they exist,” - Safer Communities co-ordinator Lesley Symington

Quigong and Feel Good Fitness. Costs range from $2 to $18 a session but during October some classes are free. All have been approved by Sport Canterbury as suitable for older adults. Research shows that about half of over 80 year olds will experience a fall at some time within a 12 month period.

Commission to clarify superannuation RNZ The Retirement Commissioner is offering a definition of the country’s retirement system, after discovering people did not know what superannuation was for. The commissioner, Jane Wrightson, said a review last year showed people did not have a clear view of the retirement savings system – whether it was the pension or the role of retirement savings. “Some considered it was there to prevent poverty and ensure people retained dignity in old age, others saw it as providing a basic standard of living, as a gesture of care for the elderly or as a reward for working hard and paying taxes.”

This statement acknowledges the dual role of government and the individual in preparing for their retirement. To clarify thinking and future action her office has come up with a definition which is a framework that ensures older people can live with dignity by providing them with an adequate pension and support them to build their own savings. Wrightson said the definition would provide a much needed base to refer to when retirement issues are debated in the future. “This statement acknowledges the dual role of government and the individual in preparing for their retirement. “Whether people use KiwiSaver or

another vehicle to build independent savings, they must be supported in putting money away for retirement because for many, NZ Super alone will not be enough.” “This is particularly true for many Maori, whose disparity in living standards throughout their lives affect their quality of life as they age.” Wrightson said policy in such areas as health care and housing should also be viewed through a retirement lens, as they would have a significant bearing on people’s standards of living during retirement.

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Rodeo marks return of key events By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

n event like the Methven Rodeo is a sure-fire celebration of just how far we have come as a community. It’s not all that long ago, the event was shrouded in controversy. Not so much for what happened within the actual rodeo arena, but more what was happening outside it. A drunken and debauchery-filled afternoon in the sun where no more than half who attended would actually see a bull or a horse. It was a problematic child for this district. A bad reputation, a long line of Police officers circulating through the area and an unsurmountable list of damage come the Monday morning. Something had to change. And something did. The Methven Rodeo organisers decided to take a bit of a stance. Yes, there were some gentle pushes from authority, but initially a six-drink limit per entrant through the gate stemmed some of the behaviour. And now, there’s no alcohol brought to the event and it’s fast becoming a real family day out. Irrelevant of what you might think of rodeos, and there are plenty out there for whom they aren’t a must-attend event each year, there’s equally as many, actually even more, who will, without fail, line up at the gate on Sunday morning and look forward to an event which is huge in our district. And that’s down to the hard-working and passionate committee of people behind it. They’ve worked hard, taken a few blows, but have built it back up to something really enjoyable for everyone who wishes to attend. And this year in particular, it could be one out of the box. If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it’s just how much we enjoy going to things like a rodeo, or to the A&P Show and with so many falling by the wayside, the opportunity to get to one of these big-ticket events again will be welcomed by many I’m sure. With good weather on the menu and a big crowd expected, it might finally be time for the Ashburton District to party. In a safe and responsible manner of course.

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have been amazed at the number of cases I have had in my office recently concerning bullying, from kids, to teenagers to adults; from public shaming and attacks to cyber-bullying. What are we doing? Yes, I get it kids have a tendency to bully in the playground. And as for the adults, didn’t they leave the playground years ago? It’s the way it is happening that is simply shocking. How are 10-year-olds getting to set up social media accounts to bully other kids in the most vulgar way? Giving children free access to all of the internet is like giving your child a loaded gun and sending them out to the park to play with their mates. You just wouldn’t do that. But as we leave them alone in their bedrooms for a few hours with their phones or tablets … that is exactly what we are doing. We are letting them travel to the middle of the internet with

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zero guidance or boundaries. You wouldn’t leave them alone in the middle of New York City and trust they will be ok? How is unguided internet use any different? Then I hear of adults planning attacks on people via social media, setting people up for a bashing? What the hell? What is the quality of the behaviour? Where is the personal ownership? This is gang warfare in a small community with regular people. This is our district. Our home. Have we not been through enough (earthquakes, terror attacks, Covid-19) to know that we actually need each other? We

need to support and play our part in making things work for everyone. Resorting to childish bullying behaviour is so primitive and it teaches our children nothing. Putting someone down is the lowest level of self-esteem to be had. If you need to crush another person to feel superior, what is that saying about the quality of person you are? High self-esteem comes from the willingness to support those around you and making sure everyone wins. High self-esteem leads to growth. Bullying, in any form, is one-up-manship at its worst. No one actually wins. You are making the other person suffer and you suffer because your actions set out what kind of person you are. Lose-Lose. I have been stunned to hear how some schools and authorities shy away from addressing cyber-bullying, because they feel

there is little they can do. Yet they ask kids to come forward if they are being bullied. Somewhat a mixed message, no? We cannot teach our children to think it’s okay to attack one another in such a horrendous way. We cannot show them that it is normal. It’s not normal and should not be brushed under the carpet and dismissed. We are not going to get along with everyone, but if we create differences in order to feel superior then I think we have seriously missed so many incredible opportunities for growth and development. I wish I had a solution for the problem, I don’t. But I believe we do. We create the community we live in and we are a force to making the community safe and healthy. The bully needs help to understand their behaviour is abnormal and corrosive to themselves and to others. Think of bullying as an illness.

It’s a sickness that needs to be addressed. The bully’s victim needs to know that they are sane and their reaction is normal. We need to ensure that children feel they can trust the adults to act on their behalf, not dismiss the behaviour because it’s too difficult to resolve. It will be difficult to resolve, but if we do nothing then the bullying-sickness remains. Anything done is better than no action at all. Let’s open the conversation, let’s become accountable and let’s wipe it out. Sahera Laing is a mental fitness consultant, columnist and speaker. 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

Don’t ever change, Caleb Clarke By Jamie Wall

good night’s sleep can make a world of difference. Well it did to All Black coach Ian Foster, who on Sunday asked the media assembled at Eden Park after the All Blacks’ 27-7 Bledisloe Cup win to ‘not paint a headline’ around the prodigious rise to fame of his newest superstar Caleb Clarke. By Monday morning though, Foster had relented, probably because he’d woken up to see Clarke’s one million watt smile underneath a multitude of headlines anyway. “I love the fact that he’s got that big smile,” the coach said. “He just wants to have some fun out there.” That, more than anything, sums up why Clarke has captured the public’s attention so dramatically over the last fortnight. The All Blacks have always had a long tradition of unleashing new, more devastating weapons on the rest of the rugby world, but no players of late have quite the sense of taking it in their stride that Clarke does.

Caleb Clarke It’s very apparent that his upbringing has played a huge role in creating this personality. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you will know by now that his father Eroni is a former All Black himself, who was the most popular spectator at Eden Park on Sunday. Every time the camera showed Clarke Senior he looked to be having just as much of a good time as his son, with the sun-drenched crowd roaring in approval at his presence. That’s

not the only family storyline this year though, with his grandfather’s passing inspiring a standout performance for the Blues against the Highlanders in June. However, there is somewhat of an irony in Caleb Clarke’s rapid ascension. Despite the feel-good family connection and infectious impetuousness of youth, the fact still remains that he is one of the most shining examples of success of the modern professional talent production line in New Zealand – one that has been steadily under more and more scrutiny, as seen lately in the arguments against the commodification of First XV rugby for television. Clarke has ticked every box in that line. He played his college rugby with traditional powerhouse Mt Albert Grammar, winning the 2016 National Championship. A year later, he was part of a world championship win with the New Zealand under 20s, then a year after that a Mitre 10 Cup victory with Auckland. Then, of course, this year he starred for the resurgent Blues team. Throughout this entire time it seemed to any rugby pundit

that it was going to be a matter of if, not when he’d follow in his father’s footsteps into an All Black jersey. But Clarke has shown that the mould that makes All Blacks doesn’t have to confine personality, and that what they do off the park is just as entertaining as what they do on it. A clip of him playing the piano went viral, as did one of him nonchalantly hurling a ball 50 metres downfield during training. Then there’s the way he comes across in his press appearances, friendly yet humble, excited but not overawed. Most of all, it’s apparent that he wants to be there. The unfortunately telling reaction on social media was that Clarke’s friendly openness will ‘get coached out of him’ before long, referring to the All Blacks’ tendency to flatten out any individualism to the point that every press conference might as well be the same player talking. Let’s hope not, and the signs are there that what he’s bringing is rubbing off on the rest of the team, as veteran hooker Codie Taylor was happy to confirm.

“It’s awesome to see that those sorts of people coming through can be themselves, in what can be a daunting environment.” he told the media. When asked if he’d ever seen someone create as much impact so early on in his career, Taylor echoed the sentiments of many by comparing Clarke to Jonah Lomu. While he may have had his tongue slightly in his cheek, that answer does raise an important point. The incomparable Lomu’s impact was due to his marketability as an individual, and the All Black brand could happily sit on his colossal shoulders for a ride upwards in the global recognition stakes. That was 25 years ago, and while it’s too soon to say that Clarke can have anywhere near the sort of impact, it would be worth having a rethink about the way the All Blacks are marketed. Rugby needs stars, so let them shine bright. Let’s celebrate that the latest one has come in the form of a 21-year-old, 107kg winger who bounces off defenders like a pinball while smiling the whole time.

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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,

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 Sunday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

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.

Price: On application

Web ID AUW2538049

Subdivision Potential & More!

Renovate Me

23 Middle Road, ALLENTON

66 Melcombe Street, TINWALD

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. Significant upside potential with the prospect of subdivision of the rear section. Enquire now for further details.

This permanent material family home offers huge potential. Prepared and ready to renovate so you can make your own mark. 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.

By negotiation Web ID AUW2536771

By negotiation

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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

to the property boundary. With underground mainline installed, the property has been largely refenced to suit the travelling irrigator which will be sold with the property. Don’t delay, land in this area is highly sought after.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, November 19, 2020 Web ID ALW2555449 (unless sold prior) View Saturday, 11am - 12 noon

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.

Offers over: $399,000 Web ID AUE2550326 View Sunday, 11.30am - 12 noon

Oak Grove Opportunity

Investors or First Home Buyers

32 Oak Grove, ALLENTON

149 Rolleston Street, RAKAIA

This tidy and convenient two bedroom townhouse will impress. Architecturally designed with northfacing living areas and bedrooms receiving all-day sun. An internal access garage and prime Oak Grove location with sunny, secure and easy care courtyard add to the impressive features. A great investment opportunity or easy care living. Price: $359,000

Web ID AUW2556578

If you’re looking for an investment or a family home this could be the one. Good size kitchen with open plan lounge, heated by a heat pump. Three bedrooms, secure backyard. Single garage with laundry and internal access. Call for more information about this property. Offers over: $290,000

Web ID RUE2535635

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Everything you need here 17 Pages Road, Allenton Take time out to come and view this tidy 3 bedroom home in a good Allenton location. The home is built for morning and afternoon sun, open plan kitchen,

dining and living area. The bedrooms are all of good size. The bathroom has bath, shower and vanity. Nice cosy heat pump a true good sized double garage with internal access.

Very easy-care private section. All fenced so good for pets and family. Off-street parking finishes the picture. Offers over $418,000 will be considered.

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15 Cavendish Street, Allenton

31 Philip Street, Borough

Enquiries over $365,000

Price: $599,000

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108A Eton Street, Hampstead

25 Elizabeth Street, Allenton

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Modernised Billy Thomas 3 bedrooms, 2 up, 1 down New kitchen and carpet Painted inside and out

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

Enquiries over $365,000

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

Enquiries over $440,000

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

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

Enquiries over $535,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

1 Tranquil Place, Allenton

• Modern brick and plaster construction • 4 double bedrooms • 2 living areas • New kitchen • 3 car garaging

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8 Hillier Place, Allenton

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

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Enquiries over $330,000

Modernised new kitchen Updated Bathroom New carpet 2 Bedrooms

Enquiries over $325,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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41 Brucefield Avenue Netherby

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

Enquiries over $325,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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Architecturally designed Three living areas Four double bedrooms Three car garage

Price: $740,000

Offers over $990,000

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

Price: Enquiries over $385,000 Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

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

Price $325,000 Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

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19 Graham Street, Tinwald

Every now and then something special comes along. Absolute luxury and quality is evident the moment you step inside this beautifully detailed home. Offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe. Stunning entertainers kitchen. Two living areas to accommodate all the family.

Fabulous outdoor flow, perfect for summer entertaining and alfresco dining. Lovely well established landscape gardens. Family friendly with the park and school close by. Don’t just drive by you need to come in to appreciate all on offer here!

Approx Land Area 662sqm

Approx Floor Area 235sqm

Deadline Sale: Negotiations over $569,000, 2pm, Friday, 6th November, 2020 (Unless Sold Prior)

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Somerton Surprise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5.02 ha 759 Somerton Road Chertsey Under 10 minutes via tarsealed road from Rakaia and 15 minutes from Ashburton, this hidden gem comprises a four bedroom executive home with master including an ensuite and two lounge areas which have indoor/outdoor living. Recent upgrades include a new walk-in pantry and redecoration. Situated to get excellent day time sun and views of the Southern Alps up across the emerald green paddocks. The property is complemented WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

by a seven-bay, three-phase power shed with two bays enclosed with concrete floors, and able to be locked. Subdivided into six major paddocks and holding paddocks with recent fertiliser and lime programmes the vendor fattens stock and adjists horses. This property is a hidden secret extremely handy to services and deserves early inspection. You could be farming in this peace and tranquility with your family now!

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A diamond in the rough

Price reduction, vendors motivated to sell

Somerton Surprise- 5.02 ha

Just the spot - only one owner!

Freshly painted exterior and recently insulated in the ceiling and underfloor this home would be a great first home or investment property. Ideal location across the road from school. Put your own touches to the interior to make this your own. Private and roomy back yard with extra large double garage and additional parking.

This low maintenance family home built in 2014 has generous space in all areas. You are welcomed into a large open plan living area that is perfectly situated for all day sun. The modern kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas for relaxed easy living. An office nook which can be closed off behind doors completes this area, ideal for those working from home.

Only 5minutes via tarsealed road from Rakaia and 10minutes from Ashburton, this hidden gem comprises a four bedroom executive home with master including an ensuite and two lounge areas which have indoor/outdoor living. Recent upgrades include a new walk in pantry and redecoration. Situated to get excellent day time sun and views of the Southern Alps up across the emerald green paddocks.

You will love this beautifully presented family home. This home has been lovingly owned by the current owners since it was built over 60 years ago. You will enjoy the views from the living area out over the large private backyard where many games (test matches) have been played and the pool will be great in the summer months for family BBQ's and hours of outdoor fun.

For Sale Buyers $275,000+ View Sat 24 Oct 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU78864

For Sale Buyers $529,000+ View Sat 24 Oct 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU77891

For Sale By Negotiation View Sat 24 Oct 10.00 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AL78846

For Sale Buyers $320,000+ View Sat 24 Oct 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU78877

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Lake Hood 4 Trent Place

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Spacious on easy care section

A country feel

A rare find

Two ensuites + bathroom

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.

This brand new home is tucked away on a private rear section with rural land as a neighbour. Enjoy the peace and quiet while relaxing in a high spec home as you would expect in a new build. Four bedrooms with the master having a walk in robe and ensuite. The hub of the home revolves around the internal kitchen with a walk in butlers pantry.

Located on the popular Catherwood Close, this four bedroom double glazed home set in the most private of settings is truly a rare find and will impress all those who take the opportunity to view. Built for all day sun, the layout is such that the hub of the home is the kitchen dining living area heated by heat pump with access to the patio area.

The ideal family home with two ensuited bedrooms plus a quality bathroom. Or the ideal holiday home to share at "The Hood" with spacious kitchen/dining/living area and separate lounge. Canal frontage, jetty, kayak park, ample sealed driveway for vehicles and boat leading to the attached double garage. Thinking Lake Hood - this will get you on the move!

For Sale Buyers $380,000+ View Sat 24 Oct 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU78141

For Sale Buyers $585,000+ View Sat 24 Oct 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU78234

For Sale Buyers $499,000+ View Sat 24 Oct 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU78700

Tender closes 4.00pm Fri 20 Nov 2020 View Sun 25 Oct 12.00 - 1.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AL78696

Netherby 20 Porter Street

Mayfield 250 Mayfield Klondyke Road

Methven 37 Pudding Hill Road

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Farm for lease- FOR LEASE

Kakariki View

100.67 ha - Uptop Farm

This roomy three bedroom brick home has so much to offer. The modern kitchen flows nicely through the living area and into the adjoining lounge. Log burner and HRV system keeping the house at a constant temperature throughout including the bedroom. Double garage with auto garage door. Well fenced section with a range of fruit trees. Viewing highly recommended.

Available as follows: Total area = 138.5 ha or 74 Ha (Approx.) two pivots or 64 Ha (Approx.) one pivot Property run as a dairy support/ fattening block. This foothills located property is up for lease. 3 options available. Each block shall have ground available for winter feed.

Price on application. Kakariki View is an exclusive sub-division of lifestyle sections located in Methven, Mt Hutt village, Mid Canterbury. Bordering the world class Methven Golf Course 'Green Views'are guaranteed. In the heart of midCanterbury, New Zealand, bordering on Mount Hutt in the magnificent Southern Alps, Methven offers an ideal way of life.

Long regarded as Canterbury's premier farming destination, a rare opportunity exists to purchase a farm of this calibre. In the Holmes family 41 years, each and everyone of those years has seen good management inputs to achieve low cost productivity. The property ticks all the boxes and results are almost assured with the farm resources that matter.

For Sale Buyers $350,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU78727

Tender closes 3.00pm Wed 11 Nov 2020 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR78811

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Auction 3.00pm Fri 23 Oct 2020 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR78085

Ashburton 24 Keenans Road

Greenstreet 366 Ashburton Staveley Road

Think outside the square

2.0 ha Executive home - Oh the view

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 to ...

Nestled on a quiet private lane in an expansive but easy care lawn and garden this modern home will appeal to a broad audience. Spectacular views from many rooms but in particular the living areas and hub of the home- the kitchen. The extra mile at construction sees a few extras that add to a quality lifestyle - bay window, multiple sliders, quality bathrooms, numerous sheds/workshop.

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

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Motoring October 23, 2020

evija T

he all-electric Lotus Evija hypercar makes its dynamic public debut at Goodwood SpeedWeek this weekend. The Evija will be in action on the historic race track and will be taking part in a variety of high-octane activities, including the Supercar Run. Three pre-production examples of the Evija are supporting SpeedWeek, one complete in a vibrant Lotus Solaris Yellow finish and two prototypes wrapped in stunning black and gold, recalling iconic Lotus liveries of the past. The prototypes also feature a stylised image of the famous West Sussex circuit, accompanied by the words Lotus x Goodwood: Creating History since 1948 – acknowledging the year of the very first Lotus car and the first

motorsport event ever held at Goodwood. Among the first outside of the engineering team to experience Evija is Lord March (Charlie, 25, son of the event host, the Duke of Richmond), who commented: “The Evija is unbelievable – the power, the speed, I’ve never experienced anything like it – it was exceptional. “This new dawn of electric hypercars brings ultimate motoring to life for a new generation and a younger audience. The advancement in electric cars over the last 10 years is astonishing.

There is a huge amount of growth potential to continue allowing us to keep enjoying and driving high performance cars. Lotus continues to appeal to both the inner driver and the inner child in all of us – so much fun, and ultimately for the driver to control and enjoy.”

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Beemer’s big tourer BMW R 1250 RT

he extensively updated BMW R 1250 RT announced this week by BMW Motorrad will arrive in Australia early next year. The RT, long recognised for its broad touring ability that mixes comfort and dynamism, integrates a host of key changes for the 2021 model update. “We have given the R 1250 RT a new look, a comprehensive increase in standard equipment and numerous technical upgrades to achieve a whole new riding experience,” said RT Project Manager Harald Spagl. “As a dynamic tourer with the incomparable BMW ShiftCam engine, it also has the perfect power unit with impressive power across the entire speed range.” The standard-fitment Dynamic Traction Control ensures a high level of riding safety to enhance traction, while the new standard Eco riding mode helps the rider achieve the best possible fuel efficiency. Engine drag torque control, an additional component of Riding Modes Pro, can help safely avoid unstable riding conditions that can occur during coasting or downshifting due to excessive brake slip at the rear wheel. BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro, which is standard equipment, combines the hand and foot brake levers to simultaneously apply the front and rear brakes.

Combined with the qualities of ABS Pro with banking angle optimisation and dynamic brake force distribution, Full Integral ABS Pro is the ideal braking system for the R 1250 RT. The new LED headlamp with swivel function goes one step further than the impressive LED unit of the previous RT model. The unit combines the Adaptive Turning Light and dipped beam of the standard full LED headlamp to turn the light beam into the bend according to the banking position. This ensures the bend is almost fully illuminated to provide greater visibility of the surroundings for the rider in low light conditions. Dynamic Cruise Control and Active Cruise Control take the RT’s touring poten-

tial up a notch. On DTC, the preselected speed is kept at a constant level when riding downhill. If the braking effect of the engine is insufficient, the fully integral brake is automatically activated to maintain the desired riding speed. The radar sensor technology of the ACC system allows the RT to modulate its speed and distance in relation to the

vehicle in front, delivering relaxed gliding with distance control. The 1254cc 2-cylinder boxer engine of the R 1250 RT integrates BMW ShiftCam Technology for variation of the valve timings and valve stroke on the intake side. The engine provides powerful response across the entire engine speed range while also offering exemplary fuel consumption, low emission levels, superior running smoothness and a high level of refinement. It produces 100kW (136hp) at 7750 rpm and 143Nm at 6250 rpm. The engine also incorporates a knock sensor system for optimised travel suitability. The new R 1250 RT is fitted with a 10.25-inch TFT colour screen with integrated map navigation, connectivity and the ability to show a navigation map in the instrument cluster, a first for motorcycles.

BMW’s new R 1250 RT

Ultramarathon hero presents Vintage Car Club awards

reg Roadley who successfully competed in 6633 Arctic Ultra – one of the coldest and longest ultramarathons on earth – was the guest speaker at the recent Ashburton Vintage Car Club annual dinner. Before giving an entertaining and incredibly fascinating talk Greg Roadley presented three awards. The continuous membership clocked up by Ron Galletly and Ian Johnson – 60 years and 25 years respectively – was acknowledged. Ron Winchester received the Restoration of the Year Award for his 1969 Rover 3.5 Coupe. Left: Ron Winchester for Restoration of the Year, 1969 Rover 3.5 Coupe Right: Ian Johnson - 25 years continuous membership of the VCC. Far right: Ron Galletly - 60 years continuous membership of the VCC.

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uxury conveyance is no longer confined to an urban environment. As Rolls-Royce clients the world over seek to conquer the most challenging terrains and enjoy life’s most enriching experiences, they wish to pursue this unbounded access in ultimate luxury. Enter Rolls-Royce Cullinan, taking the marque’s patrons to the edge of adventure in uncompromised luxury. Cullinan is Rolls-Royce as it’s never been seen before. Effortless, everywhere, Cullinan takes the world in its stride and takes visionaries and explorers on the epic adventures they dare to undertake. Now, adventure awaits as the Rolls-Royce of SUVs embarks on an expedition completely off the beaten track and into the beauty and mystery of the Arabian desert. A local patron of luxury took his Sapphire Black Cullinan and brought supreme liberty to life as he took the world-famous Rolls-Royce Magic Carpet Ride off-road and onto the graceful and imposing dunes. Discovering new horizons on the golden sands, the outcrops and the steep sandy cliffs, Cullinan became a force of nature, and led by the Spirit of Ecstasy, surfed over high and low terrains with absolute authority. Undulating smoothly and quietly, the Cullinan floated across this unforgiving landscape, making the journey seamless and magical.

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Perky and practical TOYOTA YARIS ZR HYBRID

FINALE This hybrid Yaris ZR is affordable to own, so easy to drive, with excellent fuel economy and low (76g/km) CO2 emissions. And it comes with the bonus of all that top safety and technology! Because of both its colour and the impressive Wakanui beach wave backdrop, the Yaris pictured is the petrol GX rather than the ZR hybrid.

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quite frequently asked question is “why should I replace my twenty year old car? I bought new, it’s only done 70 thousand km, been regularly serviced and runs like a charm!” The short answer to this is to get the very latest in both active and passive safety protection, as well as clever drive assist technology. Also keeping in mind climate change, minimising petrol use. But then of course you’ll likely

want to be able to get all of this in a reasonably priced, easy to drive, four adult capable small car. All of the above which the new Yaris hatch quartet, the entry vehicles into Toyota’s comprehensive range, unashamedly offer. Still not convinced? Well, the Yaris is one of the ten finalists for the 2020 NZ Car of the Year. Another factor may also be the stingy interest rate you are now getting on your term deposits! Currently there’s a four-model Yaris Hatch range. It includes the straight petrol GX, and the more plusher furnished and even better equipped ZR at $25,990 and

YARIS ZR HYBRID ■■ Driveaway Pricing: $32,990. (GX Hybrid is $27,990) - petrol only models are GX $25,990 and ZR at $29,990. ■■ Powerplant: 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol – 67kW@5500rpm and 120Nm of torque@3800rpm. (85kW total system output) ■■ Transmission: e-CVT–front -wheel-drive. ■■ Quoted Overall Fuel Use: 3.3L/100km. ■■ Safety: 7 air bags - comprehensive Toyota Safety Sense active safety system and advanced driver assistance functions. ■■ Size: 3940mm long, 1695mm wide, 1500mm high, 2550mm wheelbase. ■■ Kerb to kerb turning circle: 9.8 metres. ■■ Warranty: Five year unlimited km warranty and roadside assistance available.

$29,990 respectively. As well there’s Hybrid versions of each with the GX at $27,990 and ZR $32,990, then a higher-riding SUV version, the Yaris Cross will be available by the end of the year. Speaking of hybrids, more than 50 per cent of Toyota NZ’s new vehicle sales are now these. Of course, while the Yaris is primarily all about lowest cost, city-focused motoring where the greatest benefits of both efficient engines and hybrid systems are usually to the fore, many owners now also want and expect longer distance performance and comfort. This distinctive and stylish hatch is constructed on Toyota’s new, TNGA-B compact car platform. The result with this well-balanced chassis and suspension means that as well having a roomy cabin within its compact exterior, that its pleasingly responsive and agile. So is both excellent as an about town/suburbs runabout, but then for those who wish, can be lively and even entertaining

out of town, where it also proved very stable and unconcerned during some decidedly strong nor-westers. I’ve always had a liking for three-cylinder engines, and the sounds, vibes, perky character of this, Atkinson-cycle triple in both petrol and hybrid, certainly reinforces that. The straight petrol engine produces 85 kW and 145 Nm. Then, while the hybrid version comes up with a lesser 67kW and 120Nm, the input from its hybrid systems electric motor/lithium-ion battery combo means the total system output is also 85kW. On start-up there’s silence, and mostly you initially move away on battery power, with the petrol engine then joining in with more pressure on the accelerator. But then in traffic and under a light accelerator pressure, around town it reverts to using electric power as much as possible. But then as you wish, the hybrid system seamlessly delivers for both spritely getaways (0-

100kmh in just under 10seconds) and quick overtaking. As previously mentioned, hybrids are in their element in heavy urban traffic, and in such figures of less than 3L/100km have been reported. Toyota reckon on an overall figure of 3.3L/100km. so with the adaptive cruise control set at 104kmh (a true 100kmh) on our longer drive over some undulating country, complete with a few challenging corners, the trip computer recorded an impressive 4.1lL/100km. It’s also no surprise that the cabin space is used very efficiently, being just as spacious as it is practical. The ZR’s greyish furnishings look and are inviting and the front seats firm but comfortable. Therein it differs from the GX, with a number of features including a digital dash, heads-up display, and the addition of sat-nav to its large centre touchscreen. In the rear seats two (my size) adults will find there’s sufficient head, knee and foot space. With the rear seats occupied and with the tonneau cover in place there’s 270 litres of luggage space. If more load space is needed, the rear seat splits and folds. As mentioned earlier all new Yaris have Toyota’s latest and very comprehensive Safety Sense active safety systems and advanced driver assistance functions. These all help avoid a wide range of common accident risks through driver information, early warnings and, when necessary, automatic braking, steering intervention and eight airbags (including one to keep the driver’s and front passengers heads apart!).

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 23, 2020

JASON LAKING

Counting himself lucky By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton jockey Jason Laking is counting himself lucky to still be walking, after a nasty race fall on his home track on Sunday. Laking was riding in the feature event of the day, a key lead-up to the Riccarton Cup Carnival in a few weeks when his ride, Zoltan, crashed to the track at the point of the home bend, leaving him lying motionless in the middle of the track. There was serious initial concern for Laking’s wellbeing in the immediate aftermath of the fall, but the message soon spread around the Ashburton Racecourse that he was conscious and talking with medical staff. It was later revealed that he had broken his collarbone, a number of ribs and bruised his lung along with other bumps and bruises from the fall. He was released from hospital late on Sunday night. Laking remembers little of the incident. “I remember turning for home and starting to boot up, thinking they’d quicken the pace like they usually do, but they didn’t,” he said.

“Then I heard the noise of my horse clipping heels and next thing I knew all I could see was the ground and that’s it, I don’t remember anything after that.” Laking is resting up at home now, and has to wait two weeks before he finds out the next steps on the road to recovery, which could include an operation on his broken collarbone. “I’ve broken it right next to the sternum, which apparently is quite a tricky place to operate, so I’ve got to go and see them again in a couple of weeks to find out what happens next.” With big race riches just around the corner, losing the opportunity to be in the saddle at this time of the year is frustrating for the local hoop, although he still considers himself lucky. “I guess the silver lining is that it could have been a lot worse.

“I’m lucky I’m still able to walk. “And then you look at a situation like Rosie Myers is in right now, she was just cantering a

horse and came off and she’s in a pretty bad way – so in some ways, I really had a bit of luck on my side.” North Island jockey, Myers was involved in an accident two weeks ago which left her in an in-

I’ve had to top the TAB account up, which isn’t a good thing, I’m a horrible punter.

duced coma with a suspect brain bleed. She has since had major surgery on her face and remains in hospital. There was serious initial concern for Laking on Sunday, with medical staff and Racing Integrity Unit members rushing to his aid. “It’s something that you have to be aware of every time you get on the back of one, but you don’t go out thinking about it happening. “It’s part of the job, I guess. “Losing rides at this time of the year is really tough. “I hadn’t been riding a lot of winners, but the ones I had been riding had all been going very good, so there’s some frustration there.” So, instead of being at Riccarton and riding in some of the biggest races in New Zealand, Laking will take the role of invested bystander, in more ways than one. “I’ve had to top the TAB account up, which isn’t a good thing, I’m a horrible punter.” The incident also saw jockey Brett Murray thrown from his ride, but he walked away uninjured. Neither of the horses involved were hurt.

FLYING STAKES

‘BIG THREE’ HIT ASHBURTON TRACK Given the calibre of the field could the New Zealand record for a 2400 metre stand be under threat in Monday’s Ashburton Flying Stakes? The traditional New Zealand Cup lead-up race on Labour Day features “the big three” clashing for the first time – it’s Self Assured v Spankem v Copy That. The two All Stars stable-mates Self Assured and Methven Cup winner Spankem have been in dominant form of late and Copy That has been the stand-out northerner with five wins in his last six starts. The only blemish was a second to Mach Shard on September 25 at Auckland. After his recent dramas Self As-

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sured will again start off the unruly, this race being a big test of his standing start manners three weeks out from the New Zealand Cup. Mach Shard will also front up on Monday for the Purdon/ Phelan barn. As well as Copy That having his first race in the south this season, the Flying Stakes will also see the return of another classy Purdon-Rasmussen runner in Ashley Locaz. The son of Bettor’s Delight returns after two recent wins in Australia, while the field also includes Thefixer, Tango Tara, Vintage Cheddar, and Dadndave. As of now the national 2400 metre standing start record was

Natalie Rasmussen set in this race in 2018 when Eamon Maguire (Natalie Rasmussen) led early, took the trail be-

hind stablemate Dream About Me and then cruised up the passing lane to win in 2:54.2. The previous record was Lazarus’ 2:54.3, set in Kaikoura in 2017. In last year’s Ashburton Flying Stakes Spankem beat Thefixer and Self Assured home in 2:57.7, while Lazarus’ winning times in 2016 and 2017 were 2:57.4 and 2:56.2. The only other horse besides Eamon Maguire to break 2:55 in the race was none other than three-time New Zealand Cup winner Terror to Love in 2013 (2:54.9). The All Stars have dominated the race since 2014, with Spankem, Eamon Maguire, La-

zarus (twice), Smolda and Adore Me. Whoever wins the race on Monday will join some of the country’s all-time greats, including Christian Cullen (1998), Roydon Glen (1985), Noodlum (1975), Lordship (1962) and False Step (1960). The weather forecast for Monday’s big feature meeting is not encouraging. While little wind is predicted, forecasters are expecting some rain and just 16 degrees. Despite that the race, and especially the ongoing north v south rivalry, is keenly anticipated, and it’s an extremely tasty appetiser for what lies ahead in three weeks.

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GOLF

More locals on the big stage By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The locals continue to carry the bulk of Aorangi golf teams for the big tournaments. The Aorangi team who will play at next month’s New Zealand Men’s Interprovincial Tournament in Auckland has been revealed with the majority again made up of Mid Canterbury faces. The six-man squad alongside manager Ray Grant was confirmed yesterday for the five-day event to be played at Auckland’s Whitford Park Golf Club. Ryan Cockburn, Cameron Grant and Jeff Hewitt retain their spots in the Aorangi side following the weekend’s South Island interprovincial event in Dunedin. Ashburton’s Josh Smith has also been added to the line-up with captain Daniel Perham and Tim Leonard, both of the Timaru Golf Club, completing the group. Grant, of the Rakaia club, was in exceptional touch at the South Island event, clinching head-to-head wins against both Tasman and Otago before halving his tie with Southland. Cockburn also performed strongly at the Saint Clair Golf Club, despite the Aorangi team going home empty handed. The New Zealand Golf Men’s Interprovincial tournament will be held November 24-28. Aorangi’s opening round tie will be against Northland. The Aorangi squad is as follows: Daniel Perham (Timaru GC) (captain), Ryan Cockburn (Rakaia GC), Cameron Grant (Rakaia GC), Jeff Hewitt (Ashburton GC), Tim Leonard (Timaru GC), Josh Smith (Ashburton GC), Ray Grant: Manager

TENNIS

Twilight takes off

There was no raining on the twilight parade this week. Twilight Tennis finally pulled the trigger at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre on Wednesday with its first round of games. The doubles competition was originally scheduled to begin last week, however the weather intervened. A total of 16 teams took to the court for this week’s hit-out. The results from this week are as follows: Council Crew 18-15 Famous Grouse, We Are Stihl Suzuki 18-15 The Gee Bee Gees, Hackers 19-14 What’s The Score, Family Affair 13-20 Out Of Service, Highly Strung 14-19 Tridents, Grand Slammers 14-19 What a Racquet, The Racqueteers 15-17 Cortiers, Mighty Meerkats 13-20 One Hit Wonders, Donald’s Dux (Bye).

OPINION

Choosing sides without skin in the game By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

hen you take in a grand final, and your team’s not in it, you still end up backing

one team. Even when you go in on the fence, as the game wears on you wind up backing someone. Like when we New Zealanders cheered on South Africa to beat England in last year’s Rugby World Cup. It’s an odd sensation for Canterbury rugby fans, but on rare occasions we have to cheer for a team not called the Crusaders in a final. This Sunday is one of those for many rugby leagues fans with the NRL grand final. The Penrith Panthers take on

the Melbourne Storm on Sunday. Two teams I wouldn’t ordinarily go out of my way to watch, except at finals time, and come Sunday night I know who I’ll be barracking for. I’m going with the Panthers. The western Sydney club is on a run of 17-straight wins to the Grand Final. No side has ever won 18 straight. They meet the perennial force of the Storm in the Grand Final. Under Craig Bellamy since 2003, the only year the Storm haven’t been in the top eight was 2010, when they were not allowed to earn any points due to their 2009 salary cap breach – a premiership winning season. There’s a whole raft of reasons why you can choose either side to support, but I just simply don’t like the Storm. Former salary cap cheats, it’s

hard to back a team that, due to their lengthy run of success, has beaten your team far too often than you care to remember. As a Broncos fan that’s every game since 2009 – including the 2009 Preliminary Final when they were cheating. Oh and 2018, another questionable salary cap season, when Greg Inglis scored in the final seconds for a 16-14 win in the semi-finals. It’s a bit of a sore point, hence my leaning to being a temporary Panthers fan on Sunday. Penrith’s most recent premiership victory was in 2003 when they won the minor premiership, finishing top of the table ahead of the Roosters. Despite being the minor premiers, the Panthers were considered the underdogs, but took out the final 18–6 victory. On that occasion they had the

Kiwi links in Paul Whatuira and the hair bears – Joe Galuvao and Tony Puletua. The Storm last won the title in 2017, shed a whole bunch of talent, only for that dastardly villain Bellamy to dredge up some more gems and run out another championship-calibre squad. In the other coach’s box is former Warriors player and coach Ivan Cleary. Cleary took the Warriors to the playoffs in four of his six seasons at the club, leaving with a 51 per cent winning record, and departing after the Warriors lost the 2011 grand final 10-23 to the Sea Eagles. He went to the Panthers and led them to the playoffs in 2014, receiving the Dally M as coach of the year, but he was dumped in 2015 – on October 19 – after the Panthers narrowly avoided the

wooden spoon. After a short two-year stint at the Wests Tigers in 2017-2018, Cleary was controversially released on October 28, 2018. The next day he was announced as the Panthers coach again, linking with his son Nathan. It wasn’t the best start as in 2019 the Panthers missed out on the finals series for the first time since 2015. However, things have clicked out west in 2020 for the Panthers, and four years to the day after being sacked for an almost-wooden spoon season at Penrith, Cleary was named Dally M Coach of the year this week as his side charges into the big dance on the back of 17-straight wins. I’m cheering on the Panthers to make it 18 and a fourth premiership title.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 23, 2020

NETBALL

ON THE RIGHT PATH Emma Silva and Natalie Shaw are two Mid Canterbury netball coaches who well and truly made the most of every opportunity offered to them in 2020. Despite the season being shortened by Covid-19, the two made big strides along the Netball New Zealand coaching pathway, with both achieving their Netball New Zealand Community Awards Level 1 and 2, known as CCA1 and CCA2. The CCA Award is for coaches working with athletes from 12 – 18 years. It is a series of online and practical modules which are delivered and facilitated to equip the coach to develop players at the community level. CCA1 focuses on the fundamentals of coach development, providing coaches with the skills to deliver quality coaching with a player-centred approach. CCA2 builds on the fundamentals and moves into more in-depth technical knowledge. Attaining CCA2 is one of the prerequisites for the Performance Coach Qualification (PCQ), the next level on the National Coaching pathway. Shaw and Silva both coached College netball teams in 2020, with Silva coaching the College Year 10As to a runner-up finish in Mid Canterbury Netball’s new ACL premier 3 competition, and Shaw coaching the College Year 10Bs in the Saturday afternoon senior grade. Shaw said she believes a coach’s role is to provide opportunities for players to have positive experiences and develop themselves and their game. “My highlights are always the beginning and end of the season. I enjoy the process of bringing players together and seeing them work together towards a common purpose and supporting one another along the way,” Shaw said. “The Netball New Zealand pathway is a fantastic opportunity for new and experienced coaches to continue to learn and grow. “I found that each workshop opened up SPORTS RESULTS

■■ Athletics

Run and Walk Ashburton

Prizegiving Results 2020 Season Walkers: AHC Cross Country Women winner Judith Crozier; AHC Cross Country Men winner Dave Strong; AHC Most Improved Walker Marie Batty; AHC Most Outstanding walker Judith Crozier and Marie Batty; Clinton Trophy winner 3km estimated time Turkey Trot Karen Hodgson; E Stringer shield Fastest time men road champs Paul Severin; Gilbert Walk winner 3km handicap Noel Batty; Greymouth Cup veteran fastest half marathon walk Paul Severins. Hood Family Trophy fastest women walker road champs Marie Batty; Strong Walk winner sealed handicap 3km Dave Wilkinson; AHC Road Champs first on handicap women Karen Hodgson; AHC Road champs first on handicap men Robert Moffitt. Runners: AHC Most Improved Runner Eamon Hooper; Alaister Keen Trophy Outstanding performance road relay Kenny Johnston; Albert McIntosh Trophy winner 3km handicap Kenny Johnston; Carter Challenge U14 Boys cross country champi-

Mid Canterbury Netball’s Natalie Shaw (left) and Emma Silva.

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an area of the game a little more for me and gave me practical skills that I could use immediately with my team.” She also loved the collaboration that naturally happened with fellow coaches when given the chance to work together. “My technical and tactical knowledge has just grown so much over the last two years simply from attending these courses. “I feel very fortunate to have been able

on Jack Hooper; Egan Family Shield Veteran Mens cross country championship Joe Ford; Giller Family cup Best half marathon run on ability Grace Forde. Harney Family Trophy Ladies road champs first across the line Grace Forde; Jack Feron Trophy winner on handicap over 50 mens road champs Ian Broadbelt; John Gamblin winner Road champs first across the line Ian Broadbelt; John Gamblin Challenge Trophy fastest marathon Tam Grant; Judith Stewart Trophy Veteran women road champs Grace Forde; Peter Larkin Standardbreds Ltd shield winner 3km handicap road race Joe Ford; Rosebury Trophy Veteran women cross country championship Grace Forde; Shurrock/Glasson Trophy fastest time Veteran Mens road champs Ian Broadbelt; Wilson Rosebowl winner 3km estimated time Turkey Trot Angel Spooner. Specials: Gordon Clinton Trophy Seasons best veteran Lynda Bayne; Gilbert Family Shield Quiz night winner Noel Batty; Noel Lochhead Shield most enthusiastic member Alison Conway.

■■ Bridge

Ashburton Bridge Club

Monday evening, October 12, Duplicate:

SPORTS DRAWS

■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Ashburton Ladies Golf Draw Weekend Ladies - Saturday 24 October. Rnd 3 Smallbone Trophy (S), Report 8.15am for 8.45. Convenors: S. Bradford 0211590983/B. Fechney 0211305366. Mid week Ladies - Tuesday October 27. Round 3 Smallbone Trophy (S), Report

9.00 for 9.30 am, Starter D Hinton. Nine Hole Men and Women - Thursday 29 October. Report 9.15am for 9.30am. Convenor M Morgan 0279645380

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw October 27 - Ruth Cornwall Trophy - 9 Holes Stroke. Report 9.00 for 9.30 start, Starters S. Gutsell H. Hargreaves, Cards B. Harris M. Moore, Kitchen M. Kennedy. Draw steward J. Bruhns.

to complete my CCA Award thanks to the support of Mid Canterbury Netball.” Silva started on the CCA pathway in November 2018 and finished the last module, of the 18 in total, in June. “A highlight for coaching for me is watching my teams grow and develop throughout the season into a stronger unit,” Silva said. “It makes me so proud when I see the girls achieve their goals.”

She said the Netball New Zealand pathway has helped her develop her netball specific skills further, and provided her with some ideas around building culture within a team and goal setting, selecting, and more. “One of the biggest things I enjoyed about the pathway was having discussions with other like-minded coaches around how they get the best out of their teams and sharing ideas.”

Celebrations time for Ashburton Run and Walk. N/S 1st George Brown & David Fisher, 2nd Ruth Logan & Colin Clemens, 3rd Debbie Seddon-Sewell & Bernie Jopson. E/W 1st Paul Leadley & Janine Havis, 2nd= Heather & Bruce Sim and Margaret & John Rickard, 3rd Joyce Johnson & Gwen Clucas. Tuesday evening, October 13, Robinson Salver: N/S 1st Sue Rosevear & Pauline Fergus, 2nd Trish Downward & Alan Wright, 3rd Bill Kolkman & Pat Jordan. E/W 1st Audrey Rooney & Annette Blain 2nd Maree Moore & Val Palmer, 3rd Beth McIlraith & Jim Rooney. Wednesday afternoon, October 14, Valetta Trophy: 1st Rewa Kyle & Trish Downward, 2nd David Sewell & John Fechney, 3rd Mary Buckland & Rosemary McLaughlin, 4th Sue Rosevear & Kay Robb, 5th Debbie Seddon-Sewell & Maryke Blignault, 6th Beth McIlraith & Maree Moore. Thursday evening, October 15, Charity Night: N/S 1st Rosemary McLaughlin & Jan de Jong, 2nd Trish Downward & Wendy Parr, 3rd Eric Parr & Peter Downward.

E/W 1st Sue Rosevear & Heather Sim, 2nd Mike Holdaway & Leigh Wackrow, 3rd Kate White & Kay Robb.

■■ Golf

Mayfield Golf Club

Ladies Golf – October 20 African Stableford, Drawn Pairs. 1ST Jillian Lake/Anne Maree Blair 92 Stablefords ,2nd Judy Webb/Marilyn Cross 76 Stablefords, 3rd Sharon Duthie/Joan Johns 69 Stablefords. Twos Joan Stocker No 5, Birdies Sharon Duthie No 18. Mr Manns Bakery & Cafe 2nd Shot 2 or 11, Sims Bakery Nearest the Pin 5 or 14, Helen Rapsey.

Methven Golf Club

Methven Ladies Golf – October 14 Mystery Day Out. Played Golf at the Hororata Golf Course and had morning and afternoon tea in their delightful cafe. The course was in wonderful condition and a pleasure to play. Had a little golf comp and

a drink at Butch and Jo’s on the way home and finished the day with a great dinner and social time at Ski Time. Thankyou Tania and Roz for organising the day. Best Stablefords: Ellen Kemp 39, Tania Wilson 38, Gail Limbrick 37. Best Nett: Ellen Kemp 68, Tania Wilson 69. Nearest the Pins: No 6 The Surprise Hole Jenny Senior, No 11 Methven Pharmacy Robyn Maw. No 14 Methven Supervalue Bev Isherwood. No 17 Methven Foursquare Tania Wilson. Aqua Japanese Resturant Best Nett of the day: Ellen Kemp 68. 2-Ball Best Ball Pairs Wednesday 21st October Sharon Burrell-Smith & Gail Limbrick 63, Tania Wilson & Heather Santy 65 Best Scores: Sara Gallagher 87-17-70, Jane Helmore 96-25-71 Aqua Japanese Resturant Best Nett of the day:- Sara Gallagher 70 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open & Br B Methven Foursquare Heather Santy.No 17 Open Supervalue Gail Limbrick, No 13 Open Methven Pharmacy Sharon Burrell-Smith, No 6 Open Methven Travel Jane Helmore. No 14 Open 2nd Shot The surprise Hole Robyn Maw. Two’s and Nett Eagles: Gail Limbrick x 2. Heather Santy. Gayle O’Duffy. Ruth Smith

Rakaia Golf Club

Rakaia Ladies Golf October 21 South African Stableford: Teresa Booker & Bev Sutherland 64, Val Sisson & Freda Bierema 63. 9 Holers: Val Bell 55-18-37, 17 stablefords. Men: John Harcourt 93-20-73. Railway Hotel 2nd shot #3: Bev Sutherland, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot: Val Sisson, V. Bell Nearest the Pin #8: not struck, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot #15: Freda Bierema, S. Quinn 2nd shot #17: Teresa Booker, Men nearest pin #8 and 17: John Cockburn.

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ACROSS 1. Put heroin in one’s case and this will carry the baggage (9) 5. Be back at top of beach when the tide will go out (3) 7. Japanese seaweed returned to do laundry work (4) 8. A desire for food: petit pea concoction (8) 10. Cleft in glacier saves almost the whole crew (8) 11. Feeble as seven days may sound (4) 13. It’s not often models are so put out (6) 15. Might be pert at the sound of tiny feet (6) 18. A part of an arithmetic problem, one is told (4) 19. Is shared perhaps with salad vegetables (8) 22. Spot of water experienced in the fall (8) 23. At one time, cone got shifted (4) 24. Severely reprimand one for transformation (3) 25. Outcome ten might add lustre to (3,6) DOWN 1. Royal sons adjust the pincers (7) 2. Old woman might reckon on losing the king (5) 3. A meal that’s concerned with history (6) 4. Smooth and never incomplete in turnover (4) 5. High-standing nine met with confusion (7) 6. Will not remain whole in the intermission (5) 9. Cathedral dignitary sounds as if he may be fired (5) 12. Sort of tag that’s classical (5) 14. One politician surrounded by fish is not walking steadily (7) 16. Think highly of a sort of spectre (7) 17. Play around with actor who might include five (6) 18. Scatter waters perhaps after a loss (5) 20. An Indian from Cochin (Dutch) (5) 21. Paradise garden may need reshaping (4)

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ACROSS 1. Hermit (7) 5. Firearm (5) 8. Diligent (13) 9. Tap (3) 10. Assailant (9) 12. Supply with oxygen (6) 13. Horrifies (6) 15. Left behind (9) 16. Tune (3) 18. Quibbling over details (13) 20. Ate (5) 21. Dangle (7)

DOWN 1. Review (5) 2. Dismay (13) 3. Unmapped (9) 4. Appear (6) 5. Furrow (3) 6. State of unjustified happiness (5,8) 7. Makes certain (7) 11. Speeds up, facilitates (9) 12. Embarrassed (7) 14. Tolls (6) 17. Stiff (5) 19. Downcast (3)

PUZZLES 33

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Competitive urges can be exciting to follow, but there’s risk too. Some of your impulses will be to do dangerous things and you’ll quickly rule them out or water them down to appropriate intensity. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): It’s like you’re waiting for something to happen, though you’re not sure what since nothing has been ordered, planned or promised. This is your intuition turned all the way up. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It seems counterintuitive, but coming across tremendous good fortune is not what makes people happy, unless they feel that the luck is earned. Small earned luck brings more gladness than big dumb luck. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ll be very busy, and mainly it’s your own fault. You are so vivacious, knowledgeable and attractive that everyone wants a piece of your time and attention. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Casual elegance, kindness, worldliness – these are qualities you are attracted to in others, you aspire to embody and you are credited with today, though maybe behind your back. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): People make decisions for the reasons that make sense to them. You’d love to know those reasons. Was a choice made out of desire or a lack of other options? You’ll learn answers you can bank on. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Be careful what you acknowledge in others because you can count on getting more of it. Focus on the kindnesses you’d enjoy an abundance of. If you give lots of attention to bad behaviours, they will continue. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Today brings a suspenseful scenario, so enjoy the exquisite tension of mystery at play. You could guess 12 times and still not predict this one. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It will be the daily kindnesses – feeding someone, driving them, listening to them – that add up to the stuff of good relationships. Even so, you’ll throw in extras because it’s easy to give in that way. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): There is no persuasion without observation, no influence without understanding the needs and wants of others. If all you do is open an inquisitive mind to the behaviours of others, you’ll grow in influence. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It’s like a wind-up toy: you turn the key, set it on the ground and release. It should be predictable, what happens next, but it isn’t. The same movement in a different environment changes the outcome. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): It’s the higher virtues that call to you today – courage, nobility, loyalty – the ones that work as well in the modern world as they did in more feudal times.

Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Cuddle 4. Violin 9. Obviate 10. Phlox 11. Song 12. Four 13. Sit 15. Reed 16. Stag 19. Bob 21. Tots 22. Fret 24. Orion 25. Timpani 26. Sudden 27. Top dog 3 Down: 1. Cooks the books 2. Diviner 3. Leap 5. Impurity 6. Lilts 7. Next to nothing 8. Melon 4 2 14. Sentence 5 17. Garland 18. State 20. Blind 23. Ambo

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9 Across: 1. Mime 3. Passable 9. Run riot210.3Prior 6 11. Scatterbrain 13. Amazed 15. Knight 17.5Disagreement Previous solution: ahs, ash, gas, 20. Upset 21. Endmost 22. Listened 23. News 6 9 7 gash, gnash, hag, hags, hang, hangs, Down: 1. Marksman 2. Mania 4. Artery 5. Superintends www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz 7 14. Aliases 5 has, nag, nags, sag, san, sang, shag, 6. Boiling 7. Errs 8. Tittle-tattle 12. 1 Statutes snag 16. Breeze 18. Evoke 19. Curl 5 3 1 23/10 5 6 9 6 9 8 PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. 7 6 8 2 9 39 4 51 5 4 243 7 9 5 11 6 8 69 4 8 5 9

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34 WHAT’S ON Every day

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

Every Tue and Fri

Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. 2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven New exhibition. 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 24

The Plains Railway Complex The Plains Railway Complex will be open this weekend this Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October, 11am - 4pm on Steam train rides operating. Visit The Ashburton Fire Museums amazing collection of local Fire Exhibits, miniature train rides with the Ashburton Steam and 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

October 31

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

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 23, 2020

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

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. Tickets (fees apply*) Adult $71.50 | Child, 12 & under $31.50 | Group 6+ $66 each Ashburton Trust Event Centre

211 Wills Street. 7pm

November 6

Te Moana Glow Show!

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

Go under the sea with a courageous Kina on her journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. It’s a delightful story of our kai moana and the whakatauki “He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.” 10am and 11.30am

November 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

produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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. Sponsored by the Ashburton District Council SITUATIONS VACANT Please note all late death tickets are $29 and can be notices or notices sent purchased from the Trust Event outside ordinary office Centre, 211 Wills Street, includes hours must be emailed to: a train ride and show. The Plains deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. Railway and Historical Museum, Tinwald. Situation Vacant – on all team players to audition for the Level 2,Calling 73St, Burnett St, Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet Ltd. Level 2, 73 Burnett St,|Ashburton |of Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet NZ Ltd.a notice during To Level 2, 73 Burnett Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd.place following roles in our upcoming major productionsoffice hours please contact 6.30pm Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. us on 03 307 7900 Role - Casual Cleaner November 29 for more information. The Team at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre is looking for a Casual Cleaner to help maintain all areas of the venue to a high standard. The Merry Little Christmas Any queries please The hours, days and time of work will vary to suit the events on contact 0800 Market within the venue, but would mainly be morning and/or evening. This ASHBURTON Yes we are doing it again, we will be a roster position working closely with the other cleaners and (0800-274-287) are proud to bring you The Merstaff. On occasions you will need to have the ability to work alone ry Little Christmas Market. and be responsible for opening and securing the building at the end of your shift. You will need to be physically fit, able to work on stairs This is a day where we open and have a common sense approach to carrying out the tasks. our venue to showcase the Role – Voluntary Ushers talent from not only our locals The role of the usher is critical being the first point of contact on but also the wider regions. If any show night. We are looking for registrations of interest from you wish to give a gold coin people with a bright bubbly personality, who have the ability to donation this will get you a wee handle a variety of situations on any given night, including working something to sip on while you with patrons with disabilities, wheelchairs and medical emergencies, browse a wide variety of stalls. including evacuation. Training will be provided. If you would like to be part of our nutty but amazing team of Mark the date in your dairy as performers and would like more information, call at the Ashburton it’s a great shopping event. Trust Event Centre. If you would like a stall at Applications close 5th November 2020 this great event please email Manager casey@ateventcentre.co.nz Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Box 482, Ashburton 11.30am until 4pm

November 30

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

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ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

URGENTLY required, 2 bedroom flat, preferably with garage and warm and sunny. To the gentleman who phoned, could you please ring me back. Please phone 022 104 8229.

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ESTATE clearance, single beds, piano and stool, blow up dingy and life jacket, ladder, tools, kite fishing set, flotation air bed and much more. Doors open Saturday at 9am. 9 Shearman street, Tinwald. Signposted from Tinwald Rugby Club rooms.

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

MOTORING

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

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GARDENING

GARDEN and NURSERY open Labour weekend, daily 10am-4.30pm. Free admission, eftpos available. Lilybulbs, Paeony plants, perennials, shrubs, trees and more.... 50 Hoods Road, Mt Somers Village. David and Wendy Millichamp, off Highway 72. www.lilyfiel s.co.nz

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Daily Diary FRIDAY , OCTOBER 23 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. 50+ Social gathering, morning tea provided. Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. 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 ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

2020 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.

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. 11am - 4pm THE PLAINS RAILWAY COMPLEX. Steam train, railcar and miniature train rides, Fire, woodworkers and Lynn museums open, steam and model trains, and much more. 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, sign posted from S/W 1. 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.

Ashburton Weather

Friday: Fine, apart from morning and evening cloud. Light winds.

Midnight Friday

Canterbury Plains

MAX

19 MIN 6

Friday: Fine, apart from morning and evening cloud. Light winds. Saturday: Fine, areas of morning cloud. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon. Sunday: Fine, increasing high cloud. Northerlies.

A weak front is dissolving over the south of the North Island while a ridge of high pressure covers the South Island and the south of the North Island. A northwest flow strengthens over New Zealand on Saturday ahead of a front which moves over the South Island on Sunday and Monday and is expected to become slow moving over the North Island on Tuesday.

Around The Region Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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032 - For Sale 034 - Gardening 038 - Grazing 080 - Health & Beauty 039 - Hire 040 - Holiday Accommodation 041 - Let or Lease 050 - Livestock / Pets 042 - Lost and Found 046 - Motoring 047 - Motorcycles 048 - Musical

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Clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street. Saturday: Fine, some morning cloud. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.

Canterbury High Country

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25 MIN 10

Friday: Fine, some morning fog in valleys. Wind at 1000m: Northwest 30 km/h developing in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Westerly 40 km/h. Freezing level: 2800m. Saturday: Mainly fine, cloud increasing about the divide with patchy late drizzle. Wind at 1000m: Northwest 30 km/h rising to northwest gale 65 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: Northwest 40 km/h rising to gale 85 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: Rising to about 3500m Sunday: Showers about the divide, turning to rain

19 6 24 10 27 9 with possibly heavy falls later. In the east, cloud 18 8 23 13 25 9 increasing. Northwesterlies, severe gale in exposed 19 6 21 10 22 6 places, easing later. SUN PROTECTION ALERT 18 7 23 11 23 8 18 7 23 14 26 10 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 30 10 : 0 0 am – 4 pm 18 5 23 8 28 8 Whatever your skin colour 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

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Sunday: Fine, increasing high cloud. Northerlies. MAX

Readings to 4pm Thursday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 16.4 Minimum 5.1 Grass min 0.7 24hr Rain mm 0.0 20.2 Month to date E 28 Wind km/h 3:58pm Strongest gust Sun hrs on Wed 10.9 153.1 Month to date

Methven 15.6 7.6 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 16.8 16.4 6.1 9.6 1.3 – 0.0 0.0 8.2 15.4 NE 35 E 24 3:30pm 3:10pm 11.5 – 153.4 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Friday

27 MIN 8

Saturday

Sunday

Ashburton H 10:19am 10:51pm 11:20am 11:51pm 12:19pm Mouth L 3:54am 4:33pm 4:56am 5:38pm 5:56am 6:37pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 10:06am L 3:45am H 10:03am L 3:38am

10:35pm 11:03am 11:31pm 12:00pm 4:24pm 4:43am 5:24pm 5:41am 6:20pm 10:35pm 11:04am 11:35pm 12:03pm 4:17pm 4:40am 5:22pm 5:40am 6:21pm

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11:21am 2:30am 12:25pm 3:18am 1:31pm 3:57am

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 23, 2020

‘Lucky to be still walking’ FRIDAY SPORT

On the right track

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Kelsi Carrick in action during the Rakaia Squash Open at the weekend. By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

A showdown of the sisters was required to decide the Rakaia Squash Open at the weekend. Kelsi Carrick edged younger sister Kayti 3-1 in a tough four-set clash in Saturday’s final. “That’s where I started playing,” Car-

rick said. “It was good to get back there again.” The older Carrick sister (25) got to the tournament decider on account of straight sets victories over Nicola Dryland and Brooke Cornish-Madden. Sister Kayti (23) also got there on account of straight sets wins over Tamzin Smith and Moriya Karati. “It does get pretty competitive between the two of us,” Kelsi said.

Kayti enjoyed the stronger beginning as she applied early pressure on her sibling. “It was a slow start for me. “But then I dug it out and got there in the end. “It was getting a wee bit nervy at that point.” The common ground for the duo did not stop there, as both sisters have been playing through ankle niggles in recent times. “Yeah, Kayti did hers a

while ago and I did mine two weeks ago,” she said. More than 50 players were in action, with some top players making the trip from Christchurch. In a repeat of the Hoon Hay final a week prior, Ashburton’s Agustin Maunier beat Thomas Cooper, of the Christchurch club in four sets, 3-1. Rakaia will host a Head Women’s Sunday Tournament on November 8. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 171020-HM-4766

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