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The children on the bus don’t need to wear masks, need to wear masks, need to wear masks – but they can if they want to. Health Minister Chris Hipkins announced that, as of Monday, it will be compulsory for everyone aged 12 and over to wear a face covering on public transport, including shared rides such as Uber and taxis, and planes under Alert Level 2 and above. Mid Canterbury students do not travel to school on public transport, with Pearsons Coachlines operating 26 school runs, and they effectively travel within their school bubbles. “It’s mandatory for public transport and school buses aren’t public transport,” Pearsons manager, Mark Cook, said. “In Christchurch kids can catch public buses but ours are under private contract and they all go to the same school anyway. “So, no compulsory masks at this stage, but if the kids want to wear a mask by all means wear it.” The same applies for the Methven Area Bus Group, where Methven Travel operates 14 school bus runs for four local schools. Hipkins said on Wednesday that “secondary school students should be wearing masks” on the school bus, but on Thursday the Government confirmed it was not mandatory on school buses. When it came to public buses, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was different to the school bus environment as it is usually filled with people who did not know

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can use as a face covering,” she said. Hipkins also announced that QR codes would become mandatory on public transport from September 4. The mandatory face covering is only in affect under Alert Level 2 and above and not wearing a face covering on public transport will become an offence, punishable by a $300 infringement notice or a fine of up to a $1000 imposed by the courts. Enforcement of the rules will be light touch – starting with engagement, encouragement and education.

one another. While its school buses were not impacted, a Methven Travel spokeswoman said its passengers on its ski bus and Christchurch airport shuttle services, would have to wear masks as “we are a public bus”. “We are asking them to provide their own mask and do have them for sale in the office as it’s not something we are going to just give out.” The majority of passengers on its skifield services “already have a buff, scarf, or something appropriate anyway that they

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All go for new civic centre, library By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

It’s been decades in the dreaming, months in the planning, and finally Ashburton’s new civic centre and library is ready to move off the drawing board. Final design work on the $51.6 million project was unveiled at yesterday’s extraordinary council meeting and it is now very public property, with detailed plans and fly-over images available on the council’s website. And when Athfield architect Trevor Watt released the plans, councillors couldn’t stop smiling. The design work made it very clear that ratepayers would get a seriously big bang for their ratepayer dollars invested, they said. In talking through the detailed design work, built on concept plans approved last year, Watt said he had an absolute commitment to creating a building using design elements that reflected the community and the environment. While there were many key elements that drove the design, Watt said the connection to Baring Square east, reflecting the district’s rural heart, ensuring democracy was on display rather than tucked in a back corner and celebrating the views of the alps were high on the list. The building would be flexible in its internal spaces, future-proofed in its planning and would be a leader in incorporating sustainable features and in encapsulating an historic building a part of the design, he said. “Integrating Pioneer Hall into the design is a unique part of this project. we haven’t found another example in New Zealand of building over a heritage building like this.” When the community was consulted on

The marriage of the past and the future – the Baring Square church with its new administration wing and the district’s future, the soon to be built civic centre and library. the amount of money that should be spent on the new complex, the over-riding request was for the council to go for a top of the line build, one that would last well into the future. There is extensive use of timber, both as an interior and exterior cladding, glass is widely used along with steel as a reference to the district’s grain heritage silos. Colours and materials used incorporate themes and features inspired by the district’s rivers and its agricultural economy. Floor coverings will include Timaru bluestone, timber and areas of woollen carpet tiles. “These will be custom designed, bespoke for Ashburton. A key part of this

The Ashburton District’s new civic centre and library will partner perfectly with the redesigned Baring Square east.

project and these buildings is expressing the community. The buildings take on the context of the district in materials and palettes,” Watt said. Library spaces flow over two levels and include a performance area, spaces for wet play areas and craft spaces, an audio and video recording studio and study zones, with a many areas opening out to an east facing courtyard that will include a rain garden. Several exterior walls will be covered in mesh and climbing plants to create living walls. “It’s all built to follow the sun. What makes this building is the nooks and crannies and the custom joinery. This takes it from a standard build to bespoke,” he said. The third level staff work areas continued the flexible work space theme with few meeting rooms and a number of small gathering spaces. The main entrance to the complex will be from Baring Square with a visual link from the clocktower across a revamped square to the civic centre door. There will be a second entrance from Havelock Street directly into the library. In keeping with a drive to ensure all areas could have flexible use, the second level council chamber will be a multi-functional space and can be used for community or council staff functions. It will have an area dubbed the ‘civic balcony’ that provides an area to take in views across Ashburton to the Southern Alps. Watt wrapped up his presentation with fly-over images of the new complex. Mayor Neil Brown said that in adopting the detailed design work, the council gave the green light for the project to go out to construction tender in October. That would ensure construction could

start towards the end of the year, he said. “Today marks an important milestone for this project. It’s been many years in the making and it’s very exciting to have reached this critical point.” With the detailed designs and the flyover available for people to see, councillor Stuart Wilson said the community would be able to see exactly what they were getting for their $51.6 million. “This is a very exciting day for us. Last term we had a workshop where we visualised what could be there, you’ve brought it all together,” deputy mayor Liz McMillan said. The complete design package can be viewed on www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Entries are open for the Ashburton A&P Show as organisers remain positive it will go ahead. Newly-elected association president Peter Stewart has been enthused by the support of the show, scheduled for October 30 and 31. With the Ashburton show traditionally attracting between 3000 to 4000 people, it can not go ahead under Alert Level 2. “We are still planning for it to go ahead, but that’s all going to be dependent around Covid-19 alert levels at the time,” Stewart said. “I’m personally looking forward to having a show here in Ashburton and the committee is all of the same thinking, not one person wants to pull the plug, but we are going into this with our eyes wide open. “Everything is coming along nicely and we have a meeting next month when we’ll see what the situation is and take it from there.” The community is behind the show going ahead, he said, and they had received a steady number of applications for trade and market sites. “People generally wait until the last minute but we have some strong support from the

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It might be shaping up as the retail year from hell, but Ashburton’s CBD business owners say they’re fighting back and are committed to turning the tide and creating a vibrant and thriving town centre. They’ve joined forces, formed an action group with an action plan and they’re hoping to bring everyone who makes their living in the CBD on board. Their goal is simple, member Bob McDonald said, getting the best possible outcome for Ashburton. It’s a group that has no formal shape and it’s one that grew

ASA entries open Entries have opened for the Ashburton Society of Arts 56th Annual Exhibition. The society’s annual art calendar highlight will have its opening night at the Ashburton Art Gallery on October 19. Spokesperson Jen Dearborn said tickets would go on sale that month, and members were hoping the country would be at Alert Level 1 by that time, so the usual 250 people could attend. Entries are open until September 13, and the exhibition will run from October 20 to November 13.

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trade sites. “These people are obviously in the same perception as us and are keen to have a show. “We just have to wait and see what the competitive entries are like and that’s something we have no control over either.” The deadline for trade sites closes on Monday and show administrator Lucille Brown said that so far there have been around 80 confirmed trade sites and over 20 market sites booked. “Those numbers are down a

bit on recent years, but that was to be expected, but we are still having bookings come in.” A late flurry of applications was expected, she said while competition entires were open and already being received. The hope is that following the cancellation of the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch it opens the door for Ashburton, and the other regional shows still planning to go ahead, to cash-in should they be able to go ahead. “We are only an hour away, so

people might come down here and have a look at our show,” Stewart said. The planning continues but is ultimately a waiting game until the committee is forced to make a final decision closer to the event, but Stewart said their intention remains that the show will go on. Ashburton’s annual show began in 1878 and has been held every year since, except between 1942 and 1944, due to World War Two, when the showgrounds were used as an army camp.

Businesses unite to solve CBD issues By Sue Newman

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from small beginnings, a group of retailers trading in the Ashburton Arcade who were concerned about the town’s retail future. They contacted everyone on their email list, called a meeting and the advocacy group was formed. “We’re looking at trying to get businesses in the CBD working together. We all face issues with Covid and the town centre redevelopment. This is absolutely not just a retail group, we’re keen to get everyone involved who does business in the CBD – and outside it,” McDonald said. Every business of any kind in the CBD was working in pretty taxing times on several fronts, he said.

“We’re hoping to get together with the council to see how we can work together, because with Christmas coming up and for some retailers that’s when twothirds of their business income can be achieved, we need to make sure they’re able to keep up and running. if we lose businesses, then we’ll have a new CBD with no-one in it.” When completed, the revamped CBD would be a winner, but the pain of getting there was being felt by both businesses and their customers, McDonald said. “It’s tough out there right now. It’s really not good and it just keeps coming. There are so many distractions but we’re

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very focused on getting a project and ticking it off, getting it sorted.” While there had been some pretty slow trading days in recent weeks, McDonald said he was not aware of any local retailers that were close to closing. “But we do have to keep the CBD relevant. If we don’t, the council will have spent all this money in the CBD and it’ll be wasted.” The group plans to meet with the Ashburton District Council to find a way to minimise the impact of redevelopment work on Christmas trade, possibly limiting work to nights and non-trading hours during that time.

Another lucky lotto winner from Ashburton has been found this week. Netherby Four Square sold one of two Second Division Powerball ticket for Wednesday’s draw with the winner claiming $18,808. Both of the big prize winners hailed from Canterbury with the other sold at Fresh Choice Merivale. All counted their were 18 Second Division winners, although only two had the right powerball number on their ticket. No one claimed the $6 million Powerball prize, but one Auckland player scooper $1 million by winning first division. Saturday’s prize has jackpotted to $8 million.

Fire cause a mystery Demolition was set to be completed yesterday on the remains of a century-old Wellington building, but the cause of the fire will remain a mystery. In a statement, police say they finished the scene assessment at the site of the Abel Smith Street building on Wednesday night. “We have been unable to determine the cause of the fire and the building has been returned back to its owners,” the statement said. The building, which was razed by fire on Tuesday, had to be demolished before it was safe for investigators to enter as it was structurally unsafe.

Peaches recalled Peaches imported from the United States are being recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria. The Ministry of Primary Industries is recalling loose, fresh yellow-flesh peaches sold between July 10 and August 25 in the North Island. So far, there have been no reported cases of Salmonella enteritidis infection in New Zealand connected to the imported fruit. The recall is of Prima and Sweet Value brand peaches that were sold at numerous New Zealand supermarkets, fruit and vegetable retailers.

Choir open night postponed The Mid Canterbury Choir has postponed its upcoming open night due to Level 2 restrictions. “When we return to Level 1 and it is safe for us to meet and sing, I will advise of a new date,” manager Carol Gunn said. The open night, which was to be held on August 31, is for those who want to find out all about the choir, and who may even consider joining. The pandemic forced the choir into recess on March 16, and it cancelled its first production for 2020 of Messiah. The first choir productions for the year will instead be its Christmas concerts, in Ashburton and Geraldine.

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We’re going on a scarecrow hunt By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

After a false start in April thanks to lockdown, the Methven Scarecrow Trail is all set for the next school holidays. From Saturday, September 26 to Sunday, October 11, children, families or anyone who fancies themselves good at identifying Disney movie characters as scarecrows, will be out walking the streets of Methven, rumpled trail map in hand. “We focus on themes each year that children and younger participants will recognise and we ask those with a more anonymous scarecrow to leave clues via costumes or hints around the scarecrow to help people work it out,” event organiser Gillian Heald said. There is a limit of 40 scarecrows on the trail, any more than that and the trail gets too big, she said. “All sorts of people make scarecrows, from pre-schoolers to professional sculptors, like Hannah Kidd. Ashburton schools get involved too, they make them and we find a display place here in Methven.” Heald said she and fellow organiser Karyn Robertson were disappointed to have to postpone in April, but they were left with little choice. “Postponing it has meant we have had to start from scratch, new signs, new marketing material, new dates, new everything, but under Level 4 in April we just

Organisers Gillian Heald (left), and Karyn Robertson are thrilled to be putting on the Methven Scarecrow Trail for the fourteenth time. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

couldn’t have held it.” Heald said under Level 1, two or three scarecrow identifiers will still be able to go about their business as the scarecrows,

known for their social distancing abilities, can be safely seen from the street. The trail first began in 2006 as part of the now defunct Methven

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Walking Festival and when that fell over Methven local Liz McMillan and Co took it over for five years or so. Over the past 14 years the

money raised from map sales has been donated to various organisations in Methven, with this year’s recipient being Methven Primary School (MPS).

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ROTARY

Long service rewarded The outstanding efforts of Ashburton Rotarian, Ray King have been recognised by the Ashburton Plains Rotary Club. During a recent meeting of the Rotary Club, King was presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship, Double Sapphire Pin. The Paul Harris Fellowship is awarded to Rotarians who have shown a long-term commitment to Rotary ideals and is one of the highest awards that can be given in Rotary. The Double Sapphire Pin for King symbolises the third time he has been the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship, an award named after Rotary Founder, Paul Harris. King joined Rotary in 1976 and two years later was made director of the Youth Committee. He then spent a year in club administration before becoming president for the 1982-1983 year. Roles undertaken by King since he joined have included; secretary, newsletter editor and co-editor, sergeant, student exchange district committee, vocational committee where he was chairperson and district governor’s representative. In 1994 he was awarded his first Paul Harris Fellowship but not wanting to rest on his laurels, he took another step and became District Governor for Rotary District 9970 in 2002 and 2003. Responsible for all clubs from the Rangitata River to the top of the South Island including the West Coast. The role involved three years on the district’s main committee and during this time King was heavily involved in Rotary International’s Polio Plus Campaign. At the end of his district governorship, he was presented with his second Paul Harris Fellowship Award, earning a sapphire pin in recognition of his

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Rotary President, Steve Allen presents Ray King with the Paul Harris Fellowship Double Sapphire Pin. PHOTO SUPPLIED

continued service to the Rotary District. King has not limited his community service to Rotary. He has been with the Ashburton District Youth Institute since it was set up 21 years ago supporting the activities and fundraising including the Malvina Major concert – a major undertaking. He continues each year organising and leading the institute’s Kick Start Leadership Course for Year 8 primary school children. In 2003 he became a trustee of

the Mid and South Canterbury Life Education Trust, serving 16 years as a trustee and being chairperson for nine of them. From 2009 to 2012 he served a term on the National Board of Life Education and travelled to Wellington for meetings. He was awarded a life membership last year. Ray has also served a term on the Restorative Justice panel here in Ashburton. Continuing with Rotary, King hosted exchange students and

organised the club’s speech contests. He was again club president in 2016-17 and was sergeant last year. In recognition of his continued community involvement and the 26 years of service following his first Paul Harris Fellowship Award, the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains presented Ray with a Double Sapphire Pin. Words as told by Bob Girvan, President Elect of Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains.

Police to target speedsters in September By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Police are urging the public to focus on driving to the posted speed limit as they put an increased focus on speeding. During September, police will carry out targeted enforcement on highways, urban streets, outside schools and through road work areas across MidSouth Canterbury.

“Even when speed doesn’t cause the crash, it is the single biggest determinant in whether anyone is killed, injured, or walks away unharmed,” Aoraki Area Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray said. “A small change in speed makes a big difference to injury severity in a crash – for you and everyone else involved.” Speeding and travelling too fast for the conditions is a contributing factor in around one-

third of all fatal crashes and 15 per cent of all injury crashes, according to police statistics. Murray said the speed limit is just that – a limit – not a target and encouraged drivers to keep a check on their speed and drive to the conditions. “Less speed means less harm”. Figures from the latest road policing data show the dramatic impact of the lockdown. In the Aoraki (Mid-South Can-

terbury) Region, officer-issued speeding infringements fell from 1264 in January to just 694 in March. That is a drop of 338 compared to March 2019 (1032). There were only 379 infringements issued in April, well down on the 1263 in April 2019. However, as the region came out of lockdown life, so too did a return to speeding, with 949 infringements in May and then 999 in June.

Hoardings theft information sought By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Police are appealing for information on the vandalism and theft of Labour Party hoardings at Tinwald. And they are taking such incidents seriously, saying anyone witnessing such activity under way should phone 111.

A police spokesperson said yesterday that anyone with information about any of the incidents of damage and theft of the billboards at Tinwald to contact them on 105 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. “We would encourage anyone that witnesses this type of activity to call and report it on 105, or 111 if it is happening now,” the spokesperson added.

“Although police are not able to monitor every election hoarding, enforcement action may be taken in relation to anyone who is identified as deliberately damaging a sign. “Defacing property is an act of intentional damage and is a criminal offence.” The incidents at Tinwald happened at the weekend. Labour List MP based in Ran-

gitata, Jo Luxton, said it appeared to be a targeted attack on her party’s hoardings, with no damage having been done to other hoardings nearby which belonged to another political party. All 10 of her campaign signs on fences along State Highway One, as well as one from a private residence on Grove Street, were ripped off and removed. See also letters on P12

Since 1954 there have been tractors lined up on one of the Gluyas Motor Group’s lots. Over the years those tractors have crossed a range of brands, but last month that 66-year association ended with the sale of Johnson Gluyas Tractors business to Norwood. That sale wraps up a line of the family business his grandfather Dick started when he secured the Ford franchise dealership for the company in 1954, current owner Peter Gluyas said. The company grew from its Ashburton site to open a second yard in Tinwald for a period, before consolidating back on its original base in Kermode Street after Gluyas took over from dad John in 1987. Over the following years Ford bought New Holland and then Fiat bought Ford New Holland. Gluyas continued to sell tractors and was keen to increase his reach, establishing a business with partner Chris Johnson in Timaru in 1995. In 2013 Ford tractor sales in Ashburton moved to a new site on Alford Forest Road, as part of the Johnson Gluyas brand. The company also established a base in Oamaru. The business continued to grow, Kubota became part of the range and eventually Gluyas said he was faced with two options – invest and expand or sell. He opted to sell, and on August 17 Norwood became the new owners of Johnson Gluyas Tractors business in Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru. The decision to sell wasn’t an easy one. Tractors had been part of the Gluyas company’s stock in trade for more than 60 years, part of his life for 33. The sale, however, has not ended Gluyas’ association with the rural workhorses. Stored in sheds and garages around the district he has a collection of seven – or is it nine – old tractors, most in working order. In buying the Johnson Gluyas business, Norwood said it was committed to ensuring clients continued to receive the exceptional support that had been provided at their local dealership. All Johnson Gluyas Tractors staff have been offered a place in the Norwood team. Norwood’s network now spans 25 locations across New Zealand.

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A big day of big decisions By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

lot of what goes on around a council meeting table is pretty dull stuff, the bread and butter issues that are absolutely important to keep a district ticking along. But every now and again there’s some big, meaty stuff that elected members have to get their heads around. Yesterday was one of those days, when workshops and meetings kept them hard at it from early morning until late afternoon. It was a red letter day in many ways, one that signals the start of a huge project that’s been talked about for a couple of

decades – the construction of the district’s new civic centre and library. We’ve had our say on its location and we’ve had our say on what the building should contain in the way of facilities. There’ve been countless meetings between the experts and the council’s project control group and yesterday we got to see the results of that work. Councillors have signed off the detailed design and this kickstarts the construction tender phase of the project. It’s a giant step forward and that means the project is basically now out in the public arena with physical construction expected to start towards the end of this year. And if that wasn’t enough, yesterday councillors definitely

earned their pay cheque as they grappled with the incredibly complex government driven drinking water reform project, Three Waters. Signing on in stage one was a no-brainer – put our name on the list and get a $4 million hand-out. Signing on to stage 2 might also be a no-brainer, sign on and get another cash handout. But that’s where it might stop. Making a final commitment would see the district become part of a huge national water regulator that could effectively take the control of our drinking water out of our hands. Given the Havelock North drinking water debacle a couple of years back it’s easy to understand why the government has

stepped in to play water quality big brother. and that’s fine in districts that lag behind in infrastructure investment. The kicker for us is that we’ve already spent plenty of money getting our drinking water and waste water issues sorted. If we sign on to the final deal, what’s in it for us? Will we end up propping up the councils that haven’t done what they should in the past? Right how it’s money for free, but behind the scenes what is the government control of drinking water actually signalling? Could it be the beginning of a further erosion of communities running their own patch? Local body amalgamation by another name.

Turning trash into treasure and saving a bomb at the same time

NEWS 7

In brief Bad dogs There are 63 dogs living on properties around the Ashburton District that have made it onto the council’s black list. Of those 58 have been classified as menacing and five as dangerous. Of the five dangerous dogs, four have been given this category after sworn evidence was provided and one at the owner’s admission. Of the 58 dogs categorised as menacing, 36 were given this listing by behaviour, 4 by breed character and 17 by the schedule for their breed. Currently there are no disqualified dog owners in the district, but three owners are on probation.

Liquor licensing Over the past year the Ashburton district licensing committee processed 279 applications. Of those 12 were new on, off or club licences, 28 were renewals, 117 special licences, 167 managers’ certificates and 11 temporary licences.

Dog infringements Over the past year the council received 684 complaints about badly behaving dogs. This was well down on the 830 complaints received in the previous year. The most common call-out was for dogs found wandering, 362. Barking dogs were the cause of 88 complaints, again well down on the 106 recorded the previous year.

By Sue Newman

Chinese village

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A sign depicting the history of the Allens Road Chinese village has been completed and the council is now making arrangements with the family to have this erected on the site. Discussions have been held on the style of fence along Allens Road and this will be completed when siting of access to the village is finalised.

The junk generated by one local authority has become a sought-after treasure for another. While old fashioned lollipop parking meters are out of vogue in most towns and cities, not so in Ashburton where they still take pride of place on the inner town’s side streets. The meters, however, often fail, often need to be repaired, but with the lollipops now consigned to history in most parts of New Zealand, finding the parts needed to effect a fix is often problematic for the Ashburton District Council. But the council team was innovative, spotting an opportunity when other councils opted to step their pay to park systems into the 21st century. When Blenheim replaced its 300 plus lollipop machines, Ashburton was quick to act, heading off parking memorabilia collectors to snare some of the discards. It secured 21 machines that have been used to prolong the life of those left patrolling Ashburton’s parking spaces. It was money well spent, council strategy and compliance manager Jane Donaldson said. “Many of ours were broken. They’re so old it wasn’t worth trying to find new ones because they’re all being replaced as part of the town centre work. We’re keeping them limping along until then, there was no point in us throwing good money after bad,” she said. Many of the meters have already been removed to make way for redevelopment work and the remainder are on borrowed time. They’ll be replaced by parking sensors, similar to those already in use on East Street. These allow a set period of free parking before an infringement notice is generated. The only pay-to-park machines will then be in the Eastfield car park. Free parking will, however, come with a few conditions, Donaldson said. “If we don’t make enough money out of infringements from parking activities, the council will have to revisit this and you can’t have no enforcement at all because people who work in the CBD would park on the street all day and that would upset retailers. “It’s all a bit of an unknown yet, we’re not sure how it will go.”

Business estate Stages 2 and 3 of this development work is progressing with kerb and channel construction along with water, power, stormwater, phone and sewage services being laid in both stages. Two land sale agreements were signed during the Covid-19 lockdown and one, comprising 2 hectares in the existing development, has had earthworks for new buildings started.

Digitising of records Since August 2015, 32,9223 building, resource consent and property files have been scanned as part of the council’s work to have all of its records stored electronically.

Walking and cycling The district’s walking and cycling strategy is being revised to make it more user friendly and easier to understand. It will go out for consultation when this work is completed, likely to be towards the end of this year.

Seven new cases Parking meters are set to become a thing of the past in the Ashburton CBD. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

The amount generated through parking metes in the last financial year was around $62,000 with an additional $91,000 coming in from infringement notices issued by parking wardens for issues such as expired warrants of fitness or out of date registration. Another $80,000 came into the parking

account from court-imposed fines, but commission on this money was then paid back to the Justice Department. While that might show the parking account had a solid income, its outgoings were high in wages and for its share of council departmental overheads, Donaldson said.

There were seven new cases of Covid-19 recorded in New Zealand yesterday, six of them in the community. Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay said one case was an imported case, a woman in her 20s who tested positive in Christchurch in managed isolation on day three of her stay. The other six cases have all been linked to the current cluster, one via a workplace and the others are household contacts of previous cases.

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reg King has always felt the Tinwald complex had more to give. Boasting a renowned tavern, renowned for its fiercely loyal locals, hosting good music and providing a great atmosphere. An adjoining bottle store to cater for those perhaps not quite as at home in the next door setting and nearby accommodation complex, capable of catering for all walks of life who choose to stop over. Then there was of course a restaurant. Well regarded as a mainstay on the local eating

scene, known for a family-friendly atmosphere with good, comfort food. On face value, it seemed like it was a combination that should work. But King, known for his development prowess and taking a business forward into the future, could see more and so he

set about building his dream for one of the most under-utilised areas in Ashburton. He could have completely changed the face of the entire complex, but instead chose to focus on one small section at a time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and developing the dining option within the area became the first focus.

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Level 4 lockdown halted progress for a number of months, but thanks to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in the process from the start, right through to the finish, the final product is fast gaining traction as a must-visit venue for those in Mid Canterbury and further afield.

While its predecessor, The Stables – a staple of Mid Canterbury’s for decades – had been focused on family and traditional hearty pub grub, King wanted something different. Something a little more upmarket, a little more fine dining and a little different to anything else available in the Tinwald

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he Alluvial menu speaks volumes for the direction King is heading. It’s good, appealing food options with a little bit of finesse, decorated in an inviting setting which offers warmth and comfort from the moment you walk in the door. Using New Zealand-sourced ingredients and flavours, the menu, which will change with the seasons, is wide and offers plenty of options, while also catering for the younger eaters. The current winter menu features crowd favourites like blue cod and T-bone steak, but also some different options including venison medallions and a roasted beetroot risotto, among a whole lot more. That follows a mouth-watering entrée list, including fresh mussels, empanadas and the hearty seafood chowder. Split into three sections, the restaurant can comfortably seat up to 65 patrons at a time with a bar set up to the side with King encouraging after-work drinks or social gatherings to come through the door. During the warmer months, patrons will be able to sit outside and enjoy watching the world go by in front of them as they relax and enjoy the good food and drink available. Set to face the front of State Highway 1 through the heart of Tinwald, the restaurant looks inviting from the moment it comes into sight.

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s well as the development of Alluvial Restaurant at the front of the main building in the complex, King saw another opportunity in the former space used by Stables out the back. A beautiful, big and open space, the room which formerly housed the

restaurant has been developed into a conference and function area which is available for bookings. Containing everything that any group could require, the space is self-contained and is capable of holding up to 120 people. “It seemed like a logical option to

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here’s a certain ambience about the Tinwald Tavern that from the moment you first walk in the door has you feeling like you’re in an iconic piece of Mid Canterbury. With welcoming staff, a relaxed home-like atmosphere and a little bit of everything you might like in a pub experience, there’s nowhere that you can go wrong in the place, colloquially known as ‘The Tav’. With a full service bar, including eating options, pool tables, jukebox, TAB and gaming machines the options are endless, or if you’re feeling really bold, grab a seat next to one of the locals who you’ll spot straight away and get to know them while enjoying a quiet one. Known as one of the music hot-spots in Mid Canterbury, The Tav is renowned for playing host to some of the best bands on the road and without fail they are well supported by the appreciative crowds who flock in the doors. Open Monday to Sunday from 11am until late,

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Rebuilding our safe haven By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

nd now, we begin the steps to rebuilding. Not ignoring those foundations that have already been put in place over the 17 months since Brenton Tarrant walked into the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch and changed this country forever, but yesterday’s sentencing was a huge step towards moving forward. What unfolded on that day last year we hope will never be repeated or seen again in this country. We hope that for our own sake, but also for those who may hail from another country and call New Zealand home. We should be a safe haven, far enough away from the rest of the world that we’re different in the way that we think and act. But in this particular case, we failed. For four days, Tarrant has had to sit and listen to victims, family members of victims and members of the Muslim community echo the words that he has achieved nothing, that his actions have only made things stronger and that he has earned no reward for his terrorism. They talked quietly, they spoke with raw passion and emotion, they’ve shouted at him and unleashed some pent-up anger and frustration and he deserved nothing less than to have to sit through it all, to hear how much he’d hurt people and how much he’d ruined their lives. And while there’s no evidence to suggest any of it actually registered with such a cruel individual, it did serve a purpose. For so many, that opportunity to face the man who changed their world in such a tragic and horrific nature was a huge step in the healing process. And now is the time to heal, as individuals, as a Muslim community, but, most importantly, as an entire country. How we take those next steps is up to us. We’ve altered so much of the way we went about life since March 15 last year, the way we looked at certain aspects of society, the way we treated and spoke of them, and it’s critical that the effort continues for years to come. It would be easy to slip back into old habits, to revert to what we once thought was OK, but we’re better than that and we can continue to make a difference and show the rest of the world that New Zealand is not a place where you are judged on your looks, appearance or religious beliefs. Yesterday marked a significant milestone, for sure – but it’s really only the beginning of making New Zealand the country it could be, and the country that it should be.

YOUR VIEW Election hoardings The removal of election signs is a sign that the opposition feel threatened. Rather than deface the signs, the removal is a defense attack by opposition supporters to deny the voting public a reminder of the choice of candidates for the upcoming election. This cowardly act demonstrates that Jo Luxton is having

a beneficial impact in this community and her opponents’ supporters cannot handle it. As always, there will be more than one person who knows who did it and where the signs are, but they don’t have the guts to report a crime. While it may seem to be an inevitable part of the election campaign, attacks such as these are an attack on the democratic process we have in this country.

Peter Livingstone * * * To whoever ripped down all 10 of Labour’s billboards in Tinwald, I want to say thank you! Ten in just a few metres smacks of arrogance and a waste of money! (Perhaps you could have left two up to match National’s ones!) Nonetheless, what was Jo Luxton thinking? In a time when so

many people are suffering financially, you go overboard, spend up large and rub it in our faces! I don’t care where the money comes from when campaigning, I would have respected you more if you had limited the number! It’s a pleasure now to drive along Archibald Street and not have to put up with that overload of Labour billboards! Robyn Sim

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OPINION 13

Driving, phones a deadly mix

ver this Covid related unsettled time we have all been through, I have done some soul searching. Mostly the reflections have been about what’s really important in life. There’s a lot we could all do without and still get along just fine eh? I’ve also thought a lot about my career and as much as I understand the fickleness of a job in media, since the appearance of this nasty wee bugger, I have been a touch more anxious. One thing I have decided is that I would be absolutely hopeless as a police officer. I would be too focused on one thing, to be any good at the job. That one thing is Driving Distracted! I know I’ve bashed my gums

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plenty on the wireless and written about it here before now, but it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. One day last week I saw three people driving towards me on the Ashburton River Bridge, on their phones texting! How freaking ignorant can people be! What do I do if they start wandering across the centre line? If that wasn’t bad enough, I was driving home on Wednesday and about to go under the viaduct and onto Melcombe Street, when a bloke drove straight through the give way and under the viaduct towards me. To be fair this does happen

sometimes as I don’t think people realise they have to give way if they are heading East under it. The give way sign has only been there for a year or so, it was a bit of a free-for-all before that. This particular gentleman in his white four-wheel-drive wouldn’t have seen the sign. Not because it’s not in a very prominent location, but because he had his view impeded from his hand holding his cellphone up to his gob at the time. “You’re okay mate, I’ll just swing my car out of your way, so you can carry on with your very important phone call. Sorry for giving you a look and flipping you the bird.” I felt like doing a Roscoe P Coltrane 180 and tearing after him like he was the Duke boys to

give him a piece of my mind. But no, I just continued home, while breaking the world record for the amount of swear words used when describing an idiot. And before we hop on the ‘bloody kids and their phones’ train, this was a middle-aged bloke. The stats are scary. Drivers texting are 23 times more likely to have a crash than drivers who aren’t. Twenty-three times!! If you send or read a text while driving, it takes your eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds. At 90km/h, that means you drive blind-folded for the length of a rugby field. As scary as those facts are, they aren’t changing habits, so it’s time to hit people where it hurts most, in the wallet or

purse. One of the best features on my phone is the do not disturb while driving feature. I’m sure if the fines for using a hand-held phone while driving were severe enough, more people would use that feature, or just commit to not using the phone behind the wheel. I beg you, commit to it, for the sake of road safety and my blood pressure. Till next week, Hoo Roo, Phill P Coltrane. Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Real scrutiny of pandemic response essential

n my late June column in this publication I wrote about the critical importance of our country having secure and competent border procedures in place to minimise the risk of another Covid-19 outbreak. Having been assured by the Government that regular testing of frontline border workers would be carried out, it is hugely disappointing to find out that this was not happening on the scale that the public understood it would be. This disconnect between the apparent expectations of ministers and what was actually occurring is unacceptable and a huge red flag in terms of the oversight of the whole pandemic response. Good government is about being responsible and taking responsibility and it is very

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clear that a more transparent and well-managed approach is needed. The consequences of the lack of clarity around this has been considerable distress for many people across the country, the loss of 250 jobs a day, a $75 million per day cost to the Auckland economy while in lockdown and $1.6 billion more to pay for the extension of the wage subsidy across the country. Recent figures on missed mortgage payments from the Reserve Bank show that many New Zealanders are already facing serious financial stress and this is only going to get worse due to the impact of the latest

period of increased Covid-19 alert levels. I believe that we need a dedicated Border Protection Agency to provide comprehensive oversight and management of Covid-19 at the border, as well as other public health threats. Opposition Leader Judith Collins has indicated that the establishment of such an agency would be a key priority under a National-led Government. Other elements of National’s recently-announced border security plan include: ■■ Requiring international travellers to provide evidence of a negative Covid-19 test before arriving in New Zealand. ■■ Beefing up contact tracing capabilities by rapidly deploying Bluetooth applications and exploring alternative technologies, such as a

Covid Card. ■■ Widening the availability of Covid-19 testing nationwide, including implementing regular testing of aged-care workers and increasing opportunities for testing within aged-care facilities. ■■ Preparing a more effective response to future outbreaks, should they occur, allowing lockdowns to be more targeted and shorter in duration. We should be utilising Parliament’s capabilities to make our systems stronger. Initially a request by National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti to re-convene Parliament’s Health Select Committee was refused by the Government. This was a slap in the face for New Zealanders who deserve a democratic examination of the

response and identification of areas for improvement. Thankfully, however, this committee will now meet to review the response to the second wave of Covid-19 in New Zealand, including questioning of the Director-General for Health. Large-scale problems faced by essential workers in agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing and other sectors who have been refused permission to travel in and out of Auckland during the regional lockdown have highlighted the Government’s lack of preparedness for this scenario. We cannot afford to brush aside failings in the response to date and neglect to make improvements going forward. Amy Adams is the National MP for the Selwyn District

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, August 28, 2020

Bonus Bonds coming to an end RNZ ANZ is winding up investments in the 50-year-old Bonus Bonds scheme because low interest rates are reducing the prize pool – and could fall even further. More than $3 billion is invested in Bonus Bonds which is managed by ANZ Investment Services, a subsidiary of ANZ bank. In a statement, ANZ Investment Services said it is expecting just two more prize draws. Bonus Bonds was launched by the government and initially run through the Post Office in 1970. Instead of earning interest each bond gave bondholders one entry into the monthly prize draw. The top prize in the monthly draw was $1 million. Ben Kelleher, managing director retail and business banking for ANZ, said it was constantly reviewing investments. “Low interest rates have reduced the investment returns of the scheme which affects the size of the prize pool. “It has now become apparent those trends are likely to continue in the medium term.” Kelleher said the bank was watching the official cash rate – currently at 0.25 per cent – and believed it could fall even further in early 2021 due to the need for the global economy to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic. The board of ANZIS decided to start winding up the scheme by the end of October and returning funds to bondholders. “The board believes current reserves are sufficient for bondholders to be confident they will receive back their initial investment,” Kelleher said. “Investors have two choices. They can redeem their Bonus Bonds before the scheme starts to wind up, or stay in the scheme and be entitled to a share of the

remaining reserves, after expenses, when the scheme is wound up.” The most recent annual report for the scheme was for the year ended March 31, 2019 and describes the bonds as “an incredibly popular iconic investment for New Zealanders”. It said some $39 million of prizes were awarded to bondholders that year. It dis-

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tributed more than one million prizes to investors. But it warned that “this year’s prize pool has reduced from the previous year. This has been primarily driven by falling interest rates which reduces the scheme’s current and expected future income”. The ANZIS said the prize draws for this September and October should go ahead

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cause retail punters cannot see the market announcements being made. Technology expert Peter Griffin said the attack is most likely from the vigilante group Anonymous, rather than the likes of cyber criminals looking to extract money from the stock exchange. He says the fact the attack has happened three days in a row suggests it’s sophisticated and said it is possible for the NZX to fend off these types of attacks. “Most companies of any size can avoid a denial of service attack taking down their systems these days by literally increasing the capacity, the number of connections, the connectivity through those servers, and the server capacity itself, and this is the era of cloud computing, so when you’ve got Amazon and Google and Microsoft you can automatically scale up capacity and connectivity across those pipes as well. “But the only way really to stop this, is what they’ll be in the midst of at the moment, is trying to shut down the source of this traffic, so it’s going to the internet providers overseas who are facilitating all of that traffic coming to New Zealand and saying ‘you need to shut down these servers where this traffic is coming from’.” Griffin said Spark, the NZX’s telecommunications provider, can also block all the IP addresses the attacks are coming from.

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Premium lifestyle location Lot 1, 170 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON A prime position on the town boundary with the benefit of town convenience. This generous sized site has a great aspect and would be suitable for even the most adventurous builds. This property includes a fully approved discharge consent, town water and fibre connection. An ideal site to make your future home.

By Negotiation Web ID ALW2291924

Desirable Sections Close to Town Rosedale Lane (off Murdochs Road), ASHBURTON Sealed driveways and pedestrian access, excellent fencing and shelter with mature and recent plantings of elm, flowering cherries and magnolia. Town water, power and fibre optic cable to boundary at each section, septic tank to be installed at purchaser’s expense.

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Flat 2, 53 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON

42 Short Street, ASHBURTON

Recently renovated this sun soaked standalone townhouse is immaculately presented in a convenient central location. Boasting a large open plan living area, spacious bedrooms, underfloor heating and combination radiant/heat pump plus easy care grounds tops off this sunny home.

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

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Inspection strictly by appointment. 2 Rosedale Lane, Lot 3 – 4563m2 - $235,000 4 Rosedale Lane, Lot 5 – 4415m2 - $225,000 6 Rosedale Lane, Lot 7 – 4956m2 - $235,000 Web ID ALE2490514 Web ID ALE2496437 Web ID ALE2496467

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Modern and Affordable 19 Geoff Geeering Drive, ASHBURTON A well balanced three bedroom home with generous sized open plan living and spacious bedrooms. A kitchen to impress and stacking sliders provides transition to exterior living ideal for summer BBQ’s. Tiled bathroom and quality fixtures including glass shower complement the overall design. This environmental friendly location of Geoff Geering Drive provides onsite water storage and solar water heating.

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159 Archibald Street, Tinwald, Ashburton

Make your own special memories in this well-maintained family home that will attract interest from a wide range of prospective buyers including first home buyers, down-sizers and astute investors. This solid beauty is located within walking distance to Tinwald Primary School and the Tinwald Shopping Centre. Four double bedrooms, goodsized bathroom and the added convenience of a separate laundry.

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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll appreciate the family friendly layout with modern open plan kitchen and the dining area bringing each space together. Keep warm with a heat pump, log burner and a heat transfer system. The 607sqm fully fenced section with a double garage and offstreet parking complete the picture. This home will be snapped up so be quick! Call us today!

Approx Floor Area 129sqm

Price Negotiations Over $365,000

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Ashburton 1/14 Burnett Street

Ashburton 279 Tancred Street

Close in west side

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

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

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Surprise package

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

Asking Price $385,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Tinwald 82 Wilkins Road

Ashburton Surrounds 470 Ashburton Staveley Road

Larger building site A tidy, private back section 6,866sqm (more or less). With a formed driveway, has some post and rail fencing. Domestic water and waste water both on town supply, three phase power, EA fibre and copper to the gate.

Irrigated bare land opportunity Asking Price $330,000 View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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26.8ha located only minutes from Ashburton Grazing or support block Irrigation is via a Briggs rotorainer Irrigation and stock water sourced from property's bore

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Tinwald 153 Grahams Road

For Sale $1,150,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 23 Sep 2020 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Ideal location on the outskirts Approximately 1.5km from State Highway One and on the main access road to the thriving development of Lake Hood is this 13.1674ha (more or less) of freehold bareland. A great rural setting, in close proximity to all amenities of both Tinwald and Ashburton. With two road frontages (Grahams and Gartartan Roads), this allows many options to position the new home to soak up the beautiful views of the Southern Alps. With excellent Wakanui Silt Loam Soils, arable, livestock, horticulture or a fantastic garden are all possible. Currently in permanent pasture, previously used for arable farming. There are a number of useful sheds plus an older set of sheep yards.

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Methven 67 Barkers Road

Methven 40/43 Barkers Road

A cut above the rest

This home has an open plan kitchen, dining/living areas with great indoor/outdoor flow. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite plus two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes. Heated by a wood fire and underfloor heating.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 15 Sep 2020 View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 197 Main Street

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

Asking Price $119,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Located on the main street of increasingly popular Methven with great foot traffic. Established and inviting cafe enjoys reliable clientele year round. Seats 50 comfortably, generous fully equipped kitchen and workspace out back plus storage room.

Methven The Pantry

Methven 131 Main Street

Business opportunity

Price on Application View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Opportunity knocks Price on Application View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Do not miss this great opportunity to invest in property in this popular and growing alpine town. Top location, currently leased to an established cafe business which is available for purchase also. Call to discuss in more detail.

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Methven 49 South Belt

Mt Somers Stronechrubie Country Restaurant and Chalets

Large home or opportunity

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

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Established cafe - top location Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Maree Firth 027 542 1364

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

Methven Cafe 131

Methven Motels and Apartments Located in the heart of Methven, close to shops, restaurants, bars, and the upcoming hot pools development. With a 20+ year lease this is a fantastic lifestyle and business opportunity. Call for more detail.

Unit 40 Brinkley Village

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Business, land and buildings to be sold. Two restaurants, eight chalet style motel units and a managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence. Clientele mostly from Christchurch and Mid Canterbury. Stronechrubie also hosts special events with accommodation and dining packages. Call for more detail.

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A Cut Above The Rest 67 Barkers Road, Methven This architecturally designed three bedroom home stands out from the crowd with the open plan spacious modern kitchen, dining and living areas, which also includes a sleek study nook. The kitchen hosts a great walkin pantry and a display of quality appliances with a large island with an engineered stone bench top. Two triple stacker doors provide seamless indoor/ outdoor flow for entertaining with mountain views. The master bedroom has a generous walk-in wardrobe and a tiled ensuite with a double shower. A ranchslider opens out to a separate deck to the back lawn area.

An additional two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes share a family size bathroom and separate toilet. A convenient storage room services this home easily and a functional laundry has access to the south side of the house. A very practical floor plan comprises a cosy wood fire with a heat transfer unit, underfloor heating in both bathrooms and excellent outdoor lighting with large spotlights both at the front and back areas of the house. An extra large double garage is complemented by a separate sink and plenty of off-street space can accommodate a boat and caravan.

Deadline sale

(unless sold prior) 2pm, Tuesday, 15 September, 2020

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Rosa Dekker

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12 noon - 12.30am ................................. 159 Archibald Street 12.30pm - 1.15pm ...................................179A Harrison Street 1pm - 1.30am ............................................. 61 Nelson Street

11am - 11.30am .......................... 95 Walker Street, Ashburton 12 noon - 12.30pm .......................153A Michael Street, Rakaia 12 noon - 12.45pm ....................... 6 Witney Lane, Huntingdon

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10.30am - 11am ...................... 144 William Street, Ashburton 10.30am - 11am....................... 153A Trevors Road, Ashburton 10.30am - 11am............................. 90 Eton Street, Ashburton 10.30am - 11.30am..........................196 Wards Road, Chertsey 11.15am - 11.45am................... 160 Bremners Road, Ashburton 11.15am - 11.45am ....................232 Dobson Street, Ashburton 11.15am-11.45am ......................... 6 Mitchell Place, Ashburton 11.15am - 11.45am .....................84B Aitken Street, Ashburton

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3 8 2 9 1 4 5 7 Tender Lamb in Rich Puttanesca Sauce 7 6 9 4 the garlic, onion, anchovies, oregano and Extra fresh parsley, chopped 1kg - 1.5kg Quality Mark lamb shoulder rosemary. Extra grated Parmesan 5 7 6 8 chops, trimmed ■■ Cook for 7-10 minutes until the onion is Splash of balsamic vinegar 3 cloves garlic, crushed soft. Add the tomato8paste, 2 onions, finely chopped 3 tinned 4 to-6 Garnish matoes, chilli powder (if using), stock 4 anchovy fillets, chopped 2 spring onions (green ends only), cut and sugar. Stir to combine and nestle the 1½ T dried oregano into very thin strips approx. 8 cm long 9 2 1 5 chops in so they’re covered. Bring to a 2 sticks fresh rosemary leaves, roughly 1 bunch fresh mint leaves boil then turn off the heat straight away. chopped (about 1 tablespoon) Lamb 6 cover 9 and8 cook3 ■■ If your pan is ovenproof, 2 T tomato paste in the oven for 3 hours. If not, transfer 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes in juice ■■ Preheat the oven to 130°C fan bake or 150°C conventional bake. everything to a covered 1½ t chilli powder (optional) 2 casserole 5 3 dish1 ■ ■ Heat a little oil in a large heavy-based frybefore placing in the oven. 1 C Campbell’s Real Stock - Salt Reduced ing pan over a very high heat. ■■ With 15 minutes remaining, Chicken 4 add 1 the7olives2 ■ ■ Pat the lamb dry with a paper towel, trim and capers (if using). 2 t sugar ¾ C olives 1 T capers, drained (optional) Kumara Mash 4-5 orange kumara, peeled and chopped 25g butter ¼ C grated Parmesan 1½ C chopped parsley To Serve

any fat and season with a little salt and pepper. ■■ Add 2-3 chops to the pan and cook until browned on one side. Turn over and cook for another few minutes. Transfer to a warmed plate and repeat with the remaining chops. ■■ Discard any fat from the pan and return to a medium heat. Add a little oil and

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Motoring

August 28, 2020

The incredible Eisenberg V8, and the Norton Jack Moore Prototype.

ow in its 15th year, Salon Privé is a must-attend event for any motoring aficionado, and it’s not just cars either. The event has an enviable reputation for attracting best-of-breed motorcycles and motorcars. The Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance takes place on Wednesday September 23. Confirmed entries include a rare 1948 Norton 500cc Jack Moore Prototype with

a remarkable history. In 2014, the remains of one of the second prototype engines became available through an online auction house. Then an article about the first prototype engine (unidentified at the time) appeared in Classic Bike magazine. By late 2018, the current owner had acquired both engines plus enough parts to carry out a complete reconstructione. After nearly 18 months of careful restoration of the engine, gearbox and chassis parts,

the construction of the second Jack Moore Norton was completed in October 2019, back on the road 72 years after first being tested at the Bracebridge factory! At opposite end of the spectrum, Eisenberg Racing will officially launch the world’s most powerful and compact production V8 motorbike ever made. Designed and built in collaboration with Prodrive and Eisenberg racing, the Eisenberg V8 pushes the boundaries of

engineering to the extreme. The modern-day muscle retro-looking bike features a 3000cc V8 engine that weighs just 80kg and delivers 480hp. It revs like a Ferrari to 11,000rpm and has a top speed of 250mph. The engine has been designed to fit within the tight packaging constraints of a normal motorbike, as opposed to building a bike around a large V8 American muscle car engine.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, August 28, 2020

The partnership between one of the most creative and influential designers and the brand symbolic of Italian style comes to fruition with a Special Series Primavera.

Vespa In 1946, Vespa made its début on the roads of a Europe devastated by the recent conflict but, equally, full of creativity and a desire for renewal. 73 years on, and having produced more than 18 million units, Vespa is a global benchmark for style, elegance and technology. A brand known and loved across the world that, with more than 1.5 million vehicles produced in the last decade, is experiencing one of the most successful and dynamic periods in its history.

ean Wotherspoon is one of the rising stars of youth fashion in the USA. He is pure energy, endlessly curious, ahead of his time, an experimenter, and a fanatic of street culture and everything this might encompass in terms of fashion and colour. The partnership between the Vespa brand and Sean Wotherspoon presents the first shining examples of a relationship that is guiding Vespa towards a new, brave, irreverent and fun style. Vespa Primavera Sean Wotherspoon is a limited edition that expresses all the creative energy of both Vespa and Sean. These stars of their time are united by a love of colour and innovative experimentation that anticipates tomor-

row’s trends and appeals to anyone who loves to play with fashion and ride in style. Sean creates a new style for the young urban tribes, but one with a capacity to win over a much wider audience. Sean gives Vespa style elements a vintage contemporary twist in what is his trademark manner. He does this by drawing on his love of everything old school, using a kaleidoscopic mix and match approach rooted in the 80s and 90s. The livery of Vespa Primavera Sean Wotherspoon stands out for its explosion of eighties-style colour, showcased with flamboyant irreverence, featuring yellow, red, dark green and aquamarine.

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Spoilt for choice SUBARU’S BOXER

By Roger Hart

ROAD TEST

he beauty of this mildly electrified XV Sport e-Boxer Hybrid is that most drivers, unless they have been told so, won’t be aware of this. For except for some different badges and the electric blue exterior colour its looks, controls, driving manners and ability to tackle the likes of ski-field roads very much mirror that of its straight petrol siblings. There’s two of those – the Sport costing $37,490 and Premium which is complete with leather seats (front ones heated), a sun-roof, dedicated sat-nav and other extras. It costs $42,490. That’s the same price as the Hybrid version featured today, which is only available in Sport rather than Premium trim. Now for those who may not be aware, fundamentally this high-riding and quite bold looking XV is an Impreza Sport on steroids, and the smallest model in Subaru’s impressive SUV/crossover line up. They all now have updated versions of the excellent camera based EyeSight safety technology, with its array of driver assist and safety features. These include adaptive cruise, pre-collision braking control, lane keep assist/ departure warning and more, most of which remain out of sight and out of mind until if, or when needed. The e-Boxer mild hybrid assist system comprises of a 12.3kW/66Nm electric motor and 113.5kW lithium-ion battery working together with the free revving

four cylinder, 2.0-litre Boxer petrol engine. The latter in this application produces110kW @ 6000rpm and 196Nm of torque. The electric motor/battery adds its input immediately you accelerate away from standstill, meaning even more enthusiastic take-offs than the straight petrol models as the smooth operating, seven-step Lineatronic CVT unobtrusively does its job. At 100km/h open road cruising the rev counter sits at 1600rpm. All of the hybrid drive-modes are automatically controlled by the system and not the driver, so it swaps between petrol or electric or combinations of both depending on both the driver and or driving conditions, meaning you can’t select EV mode and then sneak silently up the drive at night! But then downhill, even when descending from the highest point of Oak Grove to the Walnut Ave intersection, the EV mode provides the drive. So what are the driving and economy advantages of buying this Hybrid rather than a straight petrol version? Well, as mentioned above the additional low end torque is certainly noticeable, and there are of course fuel savings. Subaru say these can be up to 14 per cent when commuting/driving in built up areas, and then 7 per cent better overall, with a stated overall figure of 6.5L/100km. During my time with it, when an eclectic variety of town and country roads and some tracks were driven, the on-board information showed an overall figure of exactly 7.0L/100km. Such tracks and ski-field roads are also well within this XV Hybrid’s capabilities, for it retains the 220mm ground clear-

ance, decent approach/departure angles and X-mode traction system of its petrol siblings. X-mode, which enhances all-wheeldrive control and stability on loose surfaces as well as working in conjunction with the hill descent control, comes into its own in such driving situations, and this all happens without you needing to think or do too much about it all. But then on everyday roads including corners of any severity, even though it sits just over 1.7 metres tall and is a little heavier with battery beneath the boot floor, it still has a desirably low centre of gravity. In concert with the precise steering, well set up suspension and grip from symmetrical all-wheel-drive system this means precise, nimble, and for those who appreciate such, enjoyable handling. As well on all such surfaces the long travel suspension does a great job of soaking up bumps and corrugations. The result – it stacks up as an excellent all-round, all-conditions vehicle and well demonstrated this during a midwinter drive I did from Napier to Auckland. Conditions included ice, fog, rain and some interesting inner Waikato roads whilst by-passing Hamilton. While being the smallest Subaru SUV, the cabin layout is user-, four adult friendly with comfortable fabric covered seats complete with contrasting stitching and sufficient space. I liked the steering wheel with its easyto-see and use controls and the other also easy to both reach and identify controls/ switches as well as the large touch-screen. Lifting the tailgate reveals 345-litre luggage space, which expands to over 919 litres with rear seats folded. Because the battery steals the space

occupied by the spare wheel on the petrol models, there’s just a tyre inflation kit in its place.

SUBARU E-BOXER ■■ Pricing: $42,490. Straight petrol Sport $37,490 and Premium $42,490 (plus ORCs). ■■ Hybrid Engine System: 2.0-litre 4 cylinder petrol, 110kW @ 6000rpm and 196Nm of torque @ 4000rpm together with12.3kW/66Nm electric motor and 31.5kWh118V hybrid battery. ■■ Transmission: 7-step Lineartronic CVT with X mode – full time all-wheel-drive. ■■ Quoted Economy: 6.5L/100km. ■■ Safety: 7 air bags - Eyesight driver assist/ safety technology package. 5 star ANCAP rating. ■■ Size: 4625mm long, 1815mm wide, 1730mm high, 2670mm wheelbase. ■■ Tows: 1270kg (braked) ■■ Kerb to kerb turning circle: 10.8 metres. ■■ Warranty: Three year, unlimited km warranty and roadside assistance.

FINALE The self-regenerative electrification of this functional, practical and neat-sized e-Boxer XV both adds to its capabilities as well as allowing one to tread a little lighter fuel-wise on various adventures. However, the choice for me as whether it would be it, or the same priced Premium petrol model would be a difficult one! Especially as I do like having heated seats and a spare wheel for longer road trips and back country drives! An e-Boxer Forester Hybrid will also be available soon.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, August 28, 2020

OLD FIRM REUNITED RICKY MAY

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

The path to the second Tuesday in November begins tonight for Ricky May, but just getting there, irrelevant of the result will be one of the most remarkable achievements in racing history. Much has been said and written about the tale of the humble Methven farmer, who just so happens to be one of the greatest of all time in his chosen field, and his brush with death at the Omakau Racecourse in January of this year. He collapsed and fell from the sulky. His heart officially stopped beating for no apparent reason, with doctors later diagnosing the event as hyperpothic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Doctors later confirmed that they believed he was dead for up to 10 minutes. He was saved by the swift action of those nearby, including drivers Ellie Barron and Lawrence McCormick who were first to his aid, and medical professionals who made their way onto the track from in the crowd. Tonight, the tale of many twists and turns takes another positive step though when he gets back into the cart in an official race for the first time with the horse whom he was driving when the story began. It’s not the first time he’s driven A G’s White Socks since that day in Central Otago; they’ve had a

couple of spin arounds in workouts and trials in North Canterbury. But official races are a different beast to racing’s version of practice runs and the pressure is intensified considerably. And with the lure of the New Zealand Trotting Cup in November on the line, a race May knows better than most, there’s extra reason to be excited about the occasion. “He went super,” May said of his most recent trial. “He was phenomenal, he’s pretty ready. “Hopefully he’ll behave himself at the start and there’s no doodling.” Standing starts have been a bit of a bane in the life of the Greg and Nina Hope-trained pacer for the past few years, with mobile starts being more of his forte. It has gone some way to stopping the pacer from realising his full potential, but a huge Inter Dominion series earlier this year and a successful trip to Australia recaptured some of that early promise and there’s high hopes for a big season. Tonight won’t be easy, and there won’t be anyone lining up to make the return task easier because of sentiment. The pair take on a strong field in the Group Three Maurice Holmes Vase, including a plethora of All Stars runners from Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen’s base, including New Zealand Trotting Cup favourite, Self Assured.

Ricky May and A G’s White Socks will be hoping to get the winning feeling when they combine at Addington tonight for the first time since May’s health incident in January. dentally, he was on Terror To Love for the second two, taking over the reins from Curtin, who had won with him in 2011. So he’s overdue. And the work towards that magical date begins tonight. With an old mate in front of him, hoping to help him get there.

Seven wins is no mean feat though, but when you’re regarded as the Cups King, there’s a certain pressure to uphold. He had a golden run, from 2009 to 2013 where he won the race four times, bowing only to his good mate, Jimmy Curtin, in 2011. His first two in that run were Monkey King, and then inci-

The New Zealand Trotting Cup is the obvious goal for the season, and success there would not only be the perfect foil to A G’s White Socks showing his true worth, but would also mark a return to form in the great race for May, who while the most successful driver in its history, has had a lean run in recent years.

Addington harness Today at Addington raceway

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Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

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R8 Swimming Goat Sprint Feature $2,035 295m 6 7 Type:C3 14:04

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Friday, August 28, 2020 Ashburton Guardian TENNIS

COVID CASUALTIES

Tuning up for a big season

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

A healthy spread of talent is expected for a tennis season dress-rehearsal next month. The Jack Tiller Tennis (JTT) Ashburton Classic tournament will be held in a fortnight as preparations begin for the impending tennis season. The event is designed to pro-

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vide players with much needed matchplay before the start of interclub and school holiday tournaments. Mid Canterbury Tennis said that due to Covid there had been limited tournaments and opportunities for juniors. Head coach Jack Tiller said they were hoping to get a good number of entrants from Christchurch and the South Canterbury areas.

Awards nights getting a tweak Clubs are being forced to make adjustments to planned awards ceremonies due to Covid-19 restrictions. With the country outside of Auckland still in Alert Level 2 restrictions, club celebrations are being downgraded or pushed back, The Methven rugby club’s senior awards evening tomorrow is limited to players. management, committee members and invited guests due to the restrictions. “Thanks again for your understanding,” a Methven RFC spokesperson said. The Ashburton Celtic RFC’s Senior Prizegiving and Ball has been postponed altogether. The event was scheduled to be held on Saturday week. “A decision moving forward will be made after the PM’s announcement on September 6,” a club spokesperson said. Southern RFC confirmed a fortnight ago that a new date would be confirmed for its senior awards dinner.

Promising youngster Jack Parsons in action. “Some of the kids playing will be some of the top juniors in the country and hopefully we’ll get some adults in the open men’s and women’s grades,” he said. “It will be a cool atmosphere down here with little tackers and some of the old heads.” It is a big couple of weeks for local tennis. The rescheduled Mid Canter-

bury Senior Championships are set to be held next weekend. The two-day tournament was originally due to be played in March but had to be put on hold due to Covid-19. The JTT Ashburton Classic will be held at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre on September 13, with a reserve day slated for the following Sunday.

OPINION

Pondering a legacy in the professional era By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

ow do you solve a problem like Messi? Argentine Lionel Messi is indisputably one of the greatest to play the game, but stands at a crossroads that will impact his legacy. He can remain at Barcelona and try to build on his impressive accolades at the club or he can move on to a new club and add new accolades to his storied career. Either way, there is a major blot on his legacy after the Spanish giants were embarrassed 2-8 by Bayern Munich as the Germans roared to Champions League glory. The result has meant there is heavy speculation that Messi

wants to move on from Barcelona. The defeat by Bayern ensured that Barcelona ended the season without winning any silverware for the first time since 2007/08. He has previously stated he wanted to finish his career at Barcelona and he is on a fair wage – if the reported $NZ1,133,793 a week is considered fair. But the recent humiliation has apparently been enough to have the little maestro searching for a new challenge and fresh surroundings. Or in professional football, the club with the biggest cheque book. If he leaves his last act at his Barcelona career, which stretches back to 2000, may forever be one of the club’s darkest days, even if he scores success

on greener pastures. Then again, if he stays, some will question if he would have been able to succeed outside in another league, like how he cops the blame for Argentina’s World Cup failings. His rival for top player status, Christiano Ronaldo, has a proven record in England, Spain, and Italy. Legacy is an interesting aspect in the modern world of professional sport. A contrast between loyalty and legitimacy. Some players are praised for loyalty and success at one club – think Cameron Smith at the Melbourne Storm (although rumours have him playing one last hurrah elsewhere if he isn’t ready to hang up the boots) or Darren Lockyer at the Brisbane Broncos – to use league

as an excellent segue. Then there is Sonny Bill Williams. He could be considered a pioneer, taking his athletic prowess to wherever he could find workfrom league to rugby and back, and back again, and around with boxing in between. A lot of the time he found success – see Bulldogs (2004) and Roosters (2013) NRL Premiership, All Black World Cup winner, Super rugby title at the Chiefs, and a 7-0 boxing record. His legacy is not one of loyalty, but legitimacy, as he showed he can succeed cross-codes and teams. In the modern era, the oneclub legends are in decline. Prospective and fringe All Blacks chase the big dollars – it is their job after all – rather than the jersey.

Some tough out it longer and in their twilight cash in. The likes of Dan Carter, making the most of the juice in the tank after a distinguished All Blacks career as opposed to Richie McCaw who pulled the pin in rugby only to prove his worth on the multisport scene, a gruelling choice but I bet it doesn’t take a toll on the body like his days of being the target at every ruck. And so we circle back to the problem with Messi. Does he stick it out and rebuild the empire he helped build, or cash in elsewhere while he still has the legs? Time will tell, but wherever he lands, it will need to come with enough success to buff out the recent Champions League dint and round off his incredible career.

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RUGBY

AshHutt girls dominate squad By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

A strong section of the AshHutt 1st XV girls have been rewarded with representative selection. A total of 11 players from the combined Ashburton College and Mount Hutt College team have been selected for the Secondary School Girls Country squad named earlier this week. The group of 26 is also made up of players from the Waitaki Girls’/St Kevin’s and Geraldine teams who play in the secondary school under-18 competition. The Country team is set to face a Secondary Schools’ Town selection in Timaru on September 13. The Town squad is made up of players from Timaru Girls’ High School, Craighead and Roncalli teams. The AshHutt 1st XV were scheduled to play the 3rd and 4th place playoff of the Aoraki competition on Wednesday, however the game was scrapped. The final between Craighead and Timaru Girls’ High School was given the go ahead. The following AshHutt players were selected for the Country Squad: Forwards: Grace Bleach Steph Geeson Megan Hurley Emma Rollinson Gemma Taylor Madison Trusler-Clark Backs: Lani Brightwell Roi Makutu Lauren Taylor Naumai Terekia Neesha Thompson

The AshHutt 1st XV in action earlier this season.

Teen training with reps By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

A schoolboy player has received a call up to train with the Hammers ahead of next week’s Hanan Shield clash. Eighteen-year-old loose forward Michael Hennings has had two training runs with the senior Mid Canterbury team this week, despite a nagging knee injury earlier in the season. It follows his starring role at number 8 for the Mid Canterbury Combined 1st XV in the UC Championship. Although not named in the initial 46-man squad, the Mount Hutt College pupil said it had been a positive experience being in the team environment. “It was awesome being around those players, and they really welcomed me. “It was a good learning experience.” Hennings, who was recruited from his native Fiji to join Mid Canterbury Combined earlier this year, has been one of their key players when he has taken to the field. He missed more than a

month’s worth of action due to a knee sprain, before returning to help his side continue its gradual improvement across a gruelling UC Championship campaign. Head coach Shane Enright said that schoolboy rugby was now offering a legitimate path towards the topflight rugby levels. “Back in 2013 we had both Seta Koroitamana and Nete Caucau make the Heartland squad that year (straight out of school),” he said. Hammers halfback Tyler Blackburn was also coming off the bench for Mid Canterbury in 2016, a year after leaving Timaru Boys’ High School. “If you have the talent like Michael and you’ve had that stepping stone then I think you can perform at that level straight away.” Enright said he had been impressed with both the teen’s strength, game awareness mixed in with some Fijian magic throughout the season. Mid Canterbury faces South Canterbury in their Hanan Shield opener in Timaru next Saturday.

Right – Mid Canterbury Combined’s Michael Hennings has been one of the side’s key players this season. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 220820-RH-051

PHOTO NICOLE PURDOM

SPORTS RESULTS

■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

25 August - Par Round: 1st Di Bell, 2nd Mara Kennedy, 3rd Marilyn Bennett. 9 Hole: Bisque Par, 1st= Cath Carr & Jeanett Early, Nearest the Pins: No. 2 Murray Young Property: Karen Young, No. 6 Sims Bakery: Di Bell, No.12 Mac & Maggie Not Struck, No.16: Outdoor Leen Bell, Memory Longest Putt: Val Prendergast.

■■ Shooting

Ashburton District Rifle Club

23 August at 600 yards. TR, Martin Fleming 50.5, 50.7, 100.12, John Snowden 49.1, 50.5, 99.6, John Miller 48.4, 48.2, 96.6, John Fleming 47.3, 46.2, 93.5, Mike Chui 44.2, 47.2, 91.4, Brian Hawksby 43.0, 44.1, 87.1. FTR, Brian Graystone 54.2, 54.2, 108.4, Coby Snowden 53.0, 54.2, 107.2, Murray Cook 58.3. FO, Bob McDonald 57.3, 54.1, 111.4, Angela Smith 53.3, 58.1, 111.3, David Smith 52.0, 45.0, 97.0, Darral Bradley 46.0, 48.0, 94.0, Murray Cook 58.2.

Ashburton Rifle Club

Greg Menzies 99.6, 95.2, Penny Stilgoe 81.1, Mathew Lee 61.0, Emily Lee 42.1, Quinn Geddes 94.2, Taylah Geddes 83.0, Andie Geddes 89.0, Leo Wildey 94.4, Abby Calder 85.0, James Storey 90.1, Lachlan Storey 87.1, Kinsey Storey 79.1, Allan Mitchell 92.2, Murray Cook 95.2, 93.0, 98.3.

Mayfield Rifle Club

Robert Spencer 94.3, 94.3, 94.0, 97.3, Daniel Gould 88.1, Lillian Snowden 77.0, Chloe Lovett 80.1, John Snowden 92.4, Sarah Gould 72.0, Caroline Lovett 76.0, Dylan Lovett 48.1, Alan Wakelin 93.1, John Fleming 95.2, Hamish Dalzell 97.3, Carl Nordqvist 98.5, 92.1, Martin Fleming 96.3, 98.4.

SPORTS DRAWS

■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Weekend Ladies - Saturday 29 August Round 3 Bermaline Cup (S), Report 8.45am for 9.00am, Convenors S Bradford 0211590983/B Fechney 0211305366. Mid Week Ladies Tuesday September 1: Rnd 3 Bermaline Cup, Report 8.30am for 9.00am, Starters M Watson/D Hinton. Nine Hole Men and Women Thursday September 3: Report 9.15 am for 9.30am: Convenor M Morgan 0279645380

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf, September 1 Stableford - 9 Holes Stableford, Report 9.00 for clubhouse meeting and 9.30 start. Starters J. Bruhns N. Costin, Cards V. Prendergast C. Linney, Kitchen M. Moore, Draw steward J. Bruhns.

Puzzles and horoscopes Cryptic crossword 1

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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ACROSS 1. Peace emissary held the right as one went motoring (5) 4. Move zigzag in wartime women’s service if one mounts assault (7) 8. Poles are partners as to the mouth (5,3,5) 10. Artful way to avoid Sra Peron if I’m lacking a dime (5) 11. Opening in ship’s side will carry arms like this (4) 12. Contents of stew, before midday, put to the side (4) 16. Williamson’s Tarka with a board for catching fish (5) 17. Failing bed, eat a mixture one can’t get tired of (13) 19. Got bombarded as one dealt with the raw peas (7) 20. Scribblers may take them to be folding stuff (5) DOWN 1. Convivial meetings for people who eat, mainly (6,7) 2. It will propel a boat round a river (3) 3. Repeats another’s words, as measured by sonar (6) 4. Each year, a nun turns to a laptop (6) 5. Got the flavour if one sat up with a boy (6) 6. Messengers about to start tipping the palace attendants (9) 7. A lot of fish change streams with Shakespeare’s pedants (13) 9. A bit of raised ground is game where shooters are concerned (9) 13. Lamentable, having been born on a Wednesday? (6) 14. Declared one of the USA received Dutch capital (6) 15. Where it begins with The Ring, ring one out (6) 18. Alpha put something on the ABC (3)

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ACROSS 6. Caretaker (7) 7. Desire someone else’s property (5) 9. Cut off (3) 10. Remnant (9) 12. Advisers (11) 15. Foundation (11) 17. Predicts (9) 19. Exclude (3) 21. Fast moving (5) 22. Humility (7)

DOWN 1. Stone worker (5) 2. Mild untruth (3) 3. Ripped (4) 4. Abandoned child (9) 5. Celebration (7) 8. Natural ability (6) 11. Collapsed (9) 13. Tended, cared for (6) 14. Eyeglass (7) 16. Eccentric (5) 18. Go around and around (4) 20. Cage (3)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Thinking counts as effort, but nothing comes into being through thought alone. Action and work of any kind must be completed. The more air that’s moved, the more real a thing becomes. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Generosity is among your most attractive qualities. You’ll decide just how much would be appropriate to give, and then double it. It’s not a move for every day, but it makes you feel amazing right now. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Someone dreams of a future that includes you. There’s the you in a relationship, and then there’s a dreamyou, who bears a degree of resemblance. A relevant question: How close is the match? CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): It’s one of those days when you’ll do what’s good for you even though you don’t feel like it. It’s the sort of discipline that makes decisions easier for you. Soon these things will require no discipline at all. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Giving love the same way as usual is nice. But people get desensitised to typical experiences. When you give more and differently, it’s like stretching the elastic of your heart to a greater capacity for love and joy. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You can be sweet, but too much sweetness is no fun. Sometimes, your playfulness can come out in swipes. Knowing how far to go with mischief is the essence of intimacy. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Your mind is tipping toward the profound today – steady, serious and sincere. That’s why you’d do well to clown around with another air sign for a few hours in the name of balance. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’re an excellent student of life because of your curiosity. You are interested in more than just memorising what you need to know for life’s tests. Your longing for deep knowledge will be sated. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): A whole new level of adulthood kicks in with the realisation that others measure the world and themselves differently from you. Accepting this system is its own badge of maturity. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You know an excellent suggestion when you hear it. You’ll follow up and soon be onto an interesting project, one that seems to create its own momentum. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The cats, dogs, insects... even the trees sense things beyond the human range. And what of the person standing next to you? You grow through trying to understand another perspective. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The action will not escalate on its own. The intention of one person makes all of the difference. If you know what you want, then that person should be you. Go on; give things a push.

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1 2 Across: 1. Fissure 5. Cried 8. Grin and bear it 9. Eek 1 16.8Sag3 2 10. Alarmists 12. Tenths 13. Allots615. 4 Rehydrate 18. Unmentionable 20. Hedge 21. Slayers. 5 Previous solution: eft, fie, fir, fire, fit, Down: 1. Fugue 2. Stick-in-the-mud 3. Unabashed 4. Endear www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz 6 4 fret, frit, ire, ref, refit, reft, ret, rife, rift, 5. Cue 6. Irresponsible 7. Detests 11. Millennia 12. Through 5 rite, tie, tier, tire 14. Ratios 17. Guess 19. Née 8 3 4 21/8 2 4 66 5 SOLUTIONS 8 PREVIOUS Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. 3 798 35 5 2 97 4 6 1 1 2 5 4 3 6 9 87 38 1 4 8 7 4 9 9 466 8 1 7 2 3 5 4 8 1 3 2 7 4 5 9 6 9 7 5 8 3 2 9 3 7 5 6 4 1 9 8 3 2 7 2 7 94 5 7 9 2 3 6 5 1 8 2 9 7 5 9 8 7 8 69 3 7 9 4 11 8 5 82 2 8 1 7 5 3 6 4 9 6 4 5 3 4 1 2 8 5

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

Every Tue and Fri

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

Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

August 21

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

August 25

Ashburton Friendship & Entertainment Club Savage Club Hall Cnr William & Cox Streets. Music, songs & sketches. All welcome, gold coin admission 7:30 pm

September 6

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

September 13

The Ashburton Musical Club Sinclair Centre The monthly concert titled Spring Awakening. We welcome non-members cost $5 and students free. 2 pm

September 20

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

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

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

September 20

Belated Fathers Day Event The Plains Railway Complex will be open, with vintage Railcar Rides operating (Dads ride free with a fare-paying child), The Ashburton Fire Museum, Historic Museum Village, Ashburton Woodworkers will be open and take a miniature Train Ride with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers. Coffee and Hot Food available. Find us in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road, Tinwald. Phone: 033089600 Facebook: The Plains Railway & Historical Museum 11am - 4pm

October 14

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

October 17

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Rakaia Domain The Jackson Holmes Salmon Run has something for everyone, competitive and non-competitive, individual or teams. With seven events and several categories, there is plenty of choice. All events are staged around the splendour of the Rakaia River and its riverbed. The choice is yours: half marathon, duathlon x2, multisport, run/walk x2 or mountain bike. A must-do lead up to the C2C. 9am - 4pm

November 4

Tina - Simply The Best Ashburton Trust Event Centre Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner

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

Every Sun to Fri

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

Last Sun of every month

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

with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. 7pm

November 6

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

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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

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Meet and walk from the Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY.

10.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors’ Coffee Club, held 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, all welcome. Park Street.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB.

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.

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Money For Nothing, at 8:30pm

6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 0 10am Tipping Point 3 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PG 0 1:30 Coronation Street PG 3 0 2pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 3 4pm Te Karere 2 4:30 One World Kitchen 0 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 House Rules – High Stakes Tanya, Dave, and their family arrive home to see their newly transformed house. 0 8:55 Miranda PG 3 Miranda’s mother is disappointed that Miranda runs a joke shop rather than having a ‘proper job’, so when she bumps into one of Miranda’s old friends, she lies about her occupation. 0 9:30 The Mallorca Files M The murder of a famous British author and anti-bullfighting campaigner takes Max and Miranda to Cazador in the wild interior of Mallorca. 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0 11pm Project Blue Book 16L 0

6:30 Book Hungry Bears 0 6:50 The Wiggles’ World 0 7:05 Teen Titans Go! 0 7:15 The Tom And Jerry Show 0 7:25 The Jungle Bunch To The Rescue! 3 0 7:35 Spongo, Fuzz, And Jalapena 3 7:50 Miraculous – Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 0 8:15 Esme And Roy 0 8:35 PJ Masks 3 0 9am Dorothy And The Wizard Of Oz 3 9:10 Religious Programme 10:10 Neighbours PG 3 0 10:40 Murphy Brown PG 0 11:10 Grey’s Anatomy PG 3 0 12:05 Come Dine With Me Couples 1:10 Judge Rinder PG 3 2:05 The Middle 3 0 2:35 Home And Away PG 3 0 3:05 Shortland Street PG 3 0 3:35 Mystic 0 4:05 Brain Busters 0 4:35 Friends 3 0 5:05 The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6pm Neighbours 0 6:30 Home And Away PG 0 7pm Shortland Street PG 0 7:30 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show Michael is joined by Camila Cabello and Harry Redknapp; Westlife are surprised by a special instalment of Midnight Gameshow. 0 8:45 8 Out Of 10 Cats M 9:40 The Sex Clinic 16LS 0 10:40 Two And A Half Men PGC 3 11:05 2 Broke Girls PGS 3 0 11:35 Instant Hotel 3

6am The AM Show 9am The Café PG 10am Infomercials 11:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 12:20 Face The Truth PG 3 (Part 1) 12:50 Dr Phil M 1:45 Love Island US M 2:45 MasterChef UK – The Professionals PG 4pm Fishing Show Classics PG Fishing action from around New Zealand and the world. 0 4:30 NewsHub Live At 4:30pm 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 M Transformers M 2007 Action. A war erupts on Earth between two robotic clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, leaving the fate of mankind uncertain. Shia LaBoeuf, Megan Fox. 0 10:10 NewsHub Late 10:40 Bob’s Burgers PG Unable to afford a rare gourmet mushroom for a Burger of the Day, Bob and Gene enter the cutthroat world of mushroom foraging; Tina’s powerful new prescription glasses lead her to believe she has a superpower. 11:10 The Goldbergs PG 3 0 11:35 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 12:30 Infomercials

6am Jeopardy 3 6:25 Butterbean’s Café 0 6:50 Ready Set Dance 0 6:55 Top Wing 0 7:20 Double Dare 0 7:45 Henry Danger 3 8:10 The Moe Show 3 0 8:35 Batman – The Animated Series 3 0 9am A Place In The Sun 3 10am The Doctors PGC 11am The Seventies PGC 3 0 Noon Hot Bench PG 12:30 Seal Team PGV 3 1:30 Married… With Children PGL 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 3:30 Jeopardy 3 4pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 3 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Storage Hunters PG 3 0 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 The Force MC 0 8:30 F NCIS – New Orleans MV The team investigates the death of a naval microbiologist whose hobby of myth busting led to his death at the hands of a legendary bayou creature. 0 9:30 Raw PGV The latest WWE action. 10:30 New Amsterdam M 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 12:30 Closedown

6am Storage Hoarders 7am Gordon Ramsay – Ultimate Home Cooking 7:30 Field Trip With Curtis Stone 8am Outback Vet PGC 9am Toy Hunter 9:30 Masters Of Taste With Gary Mehigan 10am Fish Of The Day 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum 11:30 Salvage Hunters 12:30 Treasures Decoded PGC 1:30 James May’s Cars Of The People 2:30 Ice Vikings PGCLV 3:30 Deadly Australians 4:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 Salvage Hunters 7:30 Ugly House To Lovely House 8:30 Money For Nothing Sarah Moore saves three items from being thrown out, transforms them into bespoke and valuable pieces, and returns the profit to their owners. 9:30 Best Laid Plans 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum

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Midnight Dinner Date 3 0 12:55 Te Karere 3 2 1:20 Infomercials 0

BRAVO 10am Judge Jerry 3 10:30 How Do I Look? 3 11:30 Snapped PG 3 12:30 The Kelly Clarkson Show 1:35 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills M 3 2:35 Below Deck – Mediterranean PG 3 3:35 Southern Charm PG 3 4:35 Child Genius USA 3 Six children compete in Spelling and World Landmarks. 5:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 6:30 Four Weddings Australia 3 7:30 50 Ways To Kill Your Mum In Morocco, charms snakes, takes part in the International Rally, treks across the desert to ride on a camel, performs a Berber dance, and she and Baz cross the Sahara in a hot-air balloon. 8:30 M The Dilemma MLS 3 2011 Comedy. A man finds out that what he does not say to a friend is just as important as what he does. Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Queen Latifah. 10:55 Snapped PG 3 11:50 Buried In The Backyard M 3 12:40 Infomercials 3

Saturday

12:35 Alone Together PGC 3 0 1:20 Shortland Street PG 3 0 1:45 Infomercials 2:50 Once Upon A Time PG 3 0 4:20 Will And Grace PG 3 0 4:45 Emmerdale PG 3 0 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Bunk’d 3 0

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune 6:45 The Simpsons PG 7:10 Pawn Stars PG 7:35 Pawn Stars PG 8am The Force MC 8:25 Storage Wars PG 8:50 Storage Wars PG 9:15 Hardcore Pawn PGL 9:40 MacGyver M 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 Pawn Stars PG 11:35 Pawn Stars PG Noon Jeopardy! 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 12:50 NCIS – LA MV 1:40 Hawaii Five-0 MV 2:25 MacGyver M 3:10 Pawn Stars PG 3:35 Pawn Stars PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! 5pm Wheel Of Fortune 5:30 Hardcore Pawn PGL 6pm Storage Wars PG 6:30 Storage Wars PG 7pm The Force MC 7:30 MacGyver M 8:30 Scorpion MV 9:30 Salvation MV 10:30 SVU MV (Part 1) 11:15 Storage Wars PG 11:40 Storage Wars PG

Saturday

12:05 Pawn Stars PG 12:30 Pawn Stars PG 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune 1:20 Jeopardy! 1:40 The Force MC 2:05 Salvation MV 2:50 Scorpion MV 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Hardcore Pawn PGL 4:50 MacGyver M 5:35 The Simpsons PG

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7:33 Cats PG 2019 Musical. James Corden, Taylor Swift. 9:20 Ford v Ferrari ML 2019 Drama. Matt Damon, Christian Bale. 11:47 Aquaman MV 2018 Action. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard. 2:05 47 Meters Down – Uncaged MC 2019 Adventure. 3:33 The Kitchen 16VLC 2019 Action. 5:13 Second Act MLSC 2018 Comedy. 6:55 Grand Isle MVLSC 2019 Action. Nicolas Cage, Kelsey Grammer. 8:30 Peppermint 16VL 2018 Action. Five years after her husband and daughter are killed, a woman comes out of self-imposed exile to take her revenge. Jennifer Garner, John Ortiz. 10:15 Last Christmas MLC 2019 Comedy. A hapless Londoner who works in a year-round Christmas shop becomes involved with a man who could be the answer to all her problems. Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding. 11:55 Happy Death Day 2U MVLC 2019 Horror. Jessica Rothe, Ruby Modine.

7:35 Role Models 16LS 2008 Comedy. Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd. 9:15 Seven Psychopaths 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson. 11:10 State Of Play MVL 2009 Crime. 1:20 Legally Blonde 2 – Red, White And Blonde PGL 2003 Comedy. 3pm 10 Cloverfield Lane MVC 2016 Thriller Horror. 4:45 X-Men – Days Of Future Past MVL 2014 Action. 6:55 Old School MLS 2003 Comedy. Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell. 8:30 Ocean’s Eleven MVL 2001 Crime. Danny Ocean and his 10 accomplices plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts. 10:30 The Maze Runner MV 2014 Action. A man wakes up at the centre of a vast maze, his memory blank apart from remembering his first name. But he is not alone. Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario.

Saturday

1:35 The Kitchen 16VLC 2019 Action. 3:15 Second Act MLSC 2018 Comedy. 4:57 Last Christmas MLC 2019 Comedy.

Saturday

12:25 10 Cloverfield Lane MVC 2016 Thriller Horror. 2:10 X-Men – Days Of Future Past MVL 2014 Action. 4:20 Old School MLS 2003 Comedy. 5:55 Ocean’s Eleven MVL 2001 Crime.

Saturday

12:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands 1:30 Toy Hunter 2am Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds 3am Deadly Australians 4am Money For Nothing 5am Mysteries At The Museum

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6am GrassRoots Rugby 7am NPC Archive (RPL) 1997 Division Three Final – Marlborough v North Otago. 9am First XV Rugby Revision 9:30 Skipper Cup (HLS) 10am Loosehead Footy 11am Pacific Brothers Noon The Breakdown 1pm GrassRoots Rugby (RPL) 2pm L Ranfurly Shield Canterbury v North Otago. From Rugby Park in Christchurch. 4pm Loosehead Footy 5pm Pacific Brothers 6pm North v South 2012 (RPL) 8pm Gallagher Premiership (HLS) Round 16. 9pm L Super Rugby Australia Brumbies v Western Force. From GIO Stadium, Canberra. 11:30 The Aussie Rugby Show

Saturday

Midnight First XV Rugby (RPL) Napier Boys’ v Palmerston North Boys’. 2am Super Rugby Australia (HLS) Brumbies v Western Force. 2:30 The Aussie Rugby Show 3am Super Rugby Australia (RPL) Brumbies v Western Force. 5am Gallagher Premiership (HLS) Round 16. 5:55 Super Rugby Australia (HLS) Brumbies v Western Force.

Saturday

12:50 Qi M 1:20 Qi MLSC 1:50 Would I Lie To You? PG 2:25 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 3:25 Dragons’ Den PG 4:25 Midsomer Murders MVC

ences 16 years and over; PG Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits FM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

Friday: Fine with a frosty start. Northerlies.

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Friday: Fine with a frosty start. Northerlies.

Sunday: Fine with northwesterlies.

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Saturday: Rain about the divide with snow to 1200m, clearing through the morning. Fine with high cloud elsewhere. Wind at 1000m: Northwest gale 75 km/h. Wind at 2000m: Northwest severe gale 95 km/h. Freezing level: Rising to 2200m. Sunday: Showers about the divide, mainly fine elsewhere. Northwesterlies, gale in exposed places.

6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Ford Galaxie; Bikini Contest. 7:30 Strange Evidence PG Jungle Werewolf. 8:20 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:10 Gold Rush – Dave Turin’s Lost Mine PG Blue Room Bonanza. 10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Aussie Mega Mechanics PG 12:30 Web Of Lies MVLSC 1:20 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen MVLSC 2:10 Top Gear 3pm Gold Rush – White Water PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Gold Rush – Dave Turin’s Lost Mine PG 5:40 Aussie Mega Mechanics PG 6:35 Aussie Mega Mechanics PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Aussie Lobster Men PG 10:15 Mysteries Of The Deep PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid XL MLC 11:55 How It’s Made PG

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Friday: Fine for most with morning frosts. However, rain spreading north about the divide from midday, with snow to 1100m. Wind at 1000m: Northwest 50 km/h developing in the morning, rising to gale 70 km/h by evening. Wind at 2000m: Northwest 55 km/h developing in the morning, rising to gale 75 km/h in the afternoon, and to severe gale 95 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: 1200m, rising to 1600m in the afternoon.

Saturday: Fine, some high cloud. Northwesterlies.

A cold front over central New Zealand should be well east of the North Island this morning. A west to northwest flow builds over the South Island this afternoon ahead of an approaching front moving across the southern Tasman Sea. This front arrives in the southwest of the South Island tonight. A trough approaches the upper North Island from the west tomorrow while a front crosses the lower South Island. A westerly flow affects the country on Sunday.

Saturday: Fine, some high cloud. Northwesterlies.

DISCOVERY

6:10 Qi M 6:40 Fawlty Towers PG 7:15 The Graham Norton Show ML 8am The Bill MVC 8:45 Inspector Morse MV 10:30 Call The Midwife PG 11:25 Father Brown PG 12:10 Midsomer Murders M 1:40 The Bill MVC 2:30 The Good Karma Hospital MC 3:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown ML 4:15 The Graham Norton Show MLS 5:15 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:20 Qi M 6:55 Fawlty Towers PG 7:30 Qi MLSC With Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Sean Lock, and Alan Davies. 8pm Would I Lie To You? PG With guest panelists Miranda Hart, Clare Balding, Dale Winton, and Richard Bacon. 8:30 Dragons’ Den PG 9:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 10:30 Alan Davies – As Yet Untitled MLS 11:20 Midsomer Murders M

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6:30 Pipi Ma 6:35 Takaro Tribe 3 6:50 Kia Mau 3 7am Te Ao Tapatahi 8am Takoha 3 8:10 Te Nutube 8:20 ZooMoo 8:30 Darwin + Newts 3 8:40 Huritua 8:50 Paia 9am Kitchen Kura 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Wairua 10:30 Tangaroa With Pio 11am Nga Tangata Taumata Rau Noon Pukuhohe 3 12:30 Matau 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Korero Mai 3 3:30 Pukuhohe 3 4pm Te Mana Kuratahi 3 4:30 KTK – Next Level 3 5pm Pipi Ma 5:05 Takaro Tribe 3 5:20 Kia Mau 3 5:30 Takoha 3 5:40 Te Nutube 5:50 ZooMoo 6pm Tangaroa With Pio 6:30 Te Ao Marama 7:30 Piri’s Tiki Tour PGC 3 Piri Weepu travels New Zealand to meet local divers, farmers, hunters, and more, who share local hot spots and anecdotes of what made them who they are today. 8pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 Te Koroki o Tainui. 8:30 M The Meddler MLC 2016 Comedy. A recent widow moves to Los Angeles to be closer to her daughter, but her meddling and smothering are not appreciated. Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne. 10:20 Ki Tua 3 10:50 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 11:20 Te Kauta 3 11:50 Closedown

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Reserves making major strides

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The Mid Canterbury United Reserves can attack the football season with renewed vigour now the monkey is off their back. After a tough season in Mainland’s Canterbury Championship League reserves grade, the freshfaced team to their credit have not thrown in the towel. Now they have registered theirfirst win of the campaign, lifting the side off the foot of the ladder, the young team can continue their growth game by game without the added pressure of an elu-

sive competition victory. “We’ve been losing games by heavy margins all season,” coach Darren Cavill said. “I said (at the weekend) let’s just get this one win under our belt and we can avoid coming dead last.” United did just that on Saturday, clinching a 4-2 win over Parklands at the Ashburton Domain which moved the team off the bottom of the ladder. The victory came off the back of a four-goal blitz by Ben Sutton, who Cavill said had been an integral leader within the group. The squad had targeted the game as a potential opening to bank competition points.

“I was really proud of them,” Cavill said. “We’ve gotten really good at counter attacking quickly. “I told them we’re not leaving the Domain today without three points, and they were all 100 per cent committed from the training sessions to the Saturday warmup, they were all dead focused on winning that game.” With the senior side making the jump to Mainland’s Canterbury Championship League following their dominance of the senior division one last year, the club was stipulated to field a reserves team in 2020. As a result, several teens have been blooded in one of the re-

The Mid Canterbury United CCL reserves recorded their first season win at the weekend over Parklands. PHOTO DOUG BOVETT gion’s top-notch grades, taking on adults week-to-week who are gunning to make their respective senior teams. Cavill (21) has advised his troops that the season should be viewed more as a development opportunity. “Our average is around 17-18 and we’re against players who are 22-23. “I don’t care about the results, it’s more about how we play and our ability to stick to a plan. “They’ve responded really well to that. “Sometimes we’ve lost games

by four goals or five goals, but I’ve been really pleased with how we’ve played.” In the next few seasons, as players get older, the performances will start to manifest on the scoreboard, Cavill said. “A lot of those players will be good enough to step up to the first team.” The team face a tough assignment tomorrow, facing competition frontrunners Halswell in Christchurch. “We know what the challenge is. But we’re really keen to give them a test and surprise them.”