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Bird flies high with award Life just keeps getting better for Mid Canterbury’s outstanding showjumper Kimberley Bird. Last night, before family and friends at Hotel Ashburton, Bird, pictured, was named the Ashburton Guardian’s 2021 Mid Canterbury Senior Sportsperson of the Year after a stellar 12 months in the saddle. Full award winners, page 27. See next Wednesday’s Guardian for further awards function coverage and photos.

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WORD ON THE STREET What advice was passed on to you from a motherly figure?

GWYN BURTON “Never worry, in future years you will travel all over the world.”

CHRISTINE LOWE “You will never know the answers, if you don’t ask the questions”

ANNE GIBSON “Never lend or borrow any clothes, because you never get them back”

KAREN PECK “Always be gracious”

SYLVIA NORMAN “God helps those who help others”

RICHARD MORRIS “Don’t fight with your siblings”

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Mother’s Day. Is there any more important day to celebrate and recognise? We’ll, all the mothers in Mid Canterbury will quickly answer that one and we hope they all have a fabulous Mother’s Day tomorrow. But what does your Mum mean to you? How has she shaped you, helped and supported you? We asked what lessons from Mum have stuck with our readers. Here are some abridged lessons from Mum comments from Guardian Facebook followers. Sarz Richards: “Never judge a book by the cover & family are the people you choose.” Marie Riwai-Faoagali Maeva: My Mum always

used to say to me when I would get angry at people or situations “They can’t get your goat if they don’t know where you hide it”. Kim and Shayne Adams: “Listen to your mum, she is always right.” Georgia Rose Ryk: “I want something bad enough I’ll make it happen.” Jocelyn Hansen: “Life is about choices. Whatever your choice you learn from it and move on.” Sally Reid: “Treat everyone you meet as you would like them to treat you.” Qiuxia Wang: “Be economically independent.” Marie Alexandra Askew: “Whatever decision you make will be the right decision for you.” Shelley Smith: “Never buy anyone art or perfume.”

From wallet to wall A lifetime letter from Mum By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

When Carla Skilling first left home many years ago, she took with her a touching letter her mother wrote full of advice and words of wisdom. That letter stayed in Skilling’s wallet for 15 years. But it was so precious, so heartfelt, that she eventually turned it into a print for her house. “Dear Carla,’’ her mother Di Skilling wrote way back in 1986. “Pick this letter up from time to time to reassure yourself of reality in your life. Things might not be bright for you

every day, but tomorrow is another day.’’ The letter was full of tips and suggestions to help her daughter get through life when the going was tough and to remember what really was important. On the eve of Mother’s Day, the letter and the sentiments mean just as much to Carla as it did when she first read it 35 years ago. “I don’t think she realised how much I have lived by those words as I grew up,” Skilling said. Dated March 2, 1986, the letter has since started to fade. The once white paper has become yellow and the red ink is

fading away. “I thought about going over the ink so it’s darker and less faded, but then it wouldn’t be Mum’s writing anymore,” she said. So that’s when Skilling decided to take parts of the letter and make it into a print, which has been hanging in her living room for the past two years. “I kind of like how it’s a bit hard to read and follow on the print because the words are for me,’’ she said. “I don’t need these words as often as I used to, but sometimes it is just nice to take a moment to stand there and read those words again after a bad day.’’

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Slogan ‘not a done deal’ By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton Ward councillor and businesswoman Carolyn Cameron believes scrapping plans for a town slogan would be a missed opportunity. The prospect of a new slogan for Ashburton is far from a certainty despite the backing of the majority of elected council members. Cameron’s views come in response to suggestions from Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown that the option of not having a slogan at all would still be on the table. It follows a week of public advocacy across national media avenues. “I think that would be a lost opportunity myself,” Cameron said. “The reason not to have a slogan maybe that it is too hard to select a slogan, which is sort of defeatist. “I don’t like that approach.” On Wednesday, the Ashburton District Council moved to set up a workshop to advance slogan ideas, although Brown later said the public’s involvement in the seminar was still to be decided. Brown later said he believed there was an appetite for change, or to discard the notion altogether. “When we have this workshop,

Ashburton Ward councillor and pharmacist Carolyn Cameron has publicly advocated for a new town slogan this week. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I think the first question will be do we need a slogan,” he said. He said there was a possibility that there would be some of the community who did not see the merit in the matter. “There’s some councillors around the table, probably not a

majority, who questioned do we really need a slogan,” he said. Western Ward councillor Rodger Letham, whilst backing a change to Whatever it Takes, expressed doubts at this week’s council meeting as to how much impact a slogan had.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown. Cameron, who is a pharmacy owner, said a new slogan was pivotal to the overall identity and image of the district. “We need something we can identify with,” she said. “We’re struggling down here to get enough employees and I

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think it would be beneficial to big business if we had an image to the rest of New Zealand that was better than AshVegas.” Heart of the Mainland was one of the phrases publicly broached nationally by both Brown and Cameron.

MHC to develop cellphone policy after pair suspended By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Mount Hutt College has confirmed it does not have a cellphone policy as it continues to review the impact of digital devices on school grounds. A Board of Trustees hearing has been held following the suspension of two pupils in relation to an alleged incident five weeks ago, where they filmed one of their

peers on a cellphone before sharing the footage with numerous contacts. Principal Jack Saxon confirmed this week that a second pupil was suspended for their involvement. One pupil was suspended immediately following the alleged incident in March before an investigation, to see if they acted alone, was conducted. “In the course of these investigations another student was implicated and also suspended by

the Board of Trustees,” Saxon said. School leaders have not responded to questions to whether the pupils had returned to school, or had copped further disciplinary action after Police and Netsafe were notified immediately upon the incident occurring. Saxon, who is currently on leave, confirmed that the board disciplinary committee had adopted “an approach that supported the needs of both the victim and the students involved in

the incident”. He added that the school did not have a definitive cellphone policy, with the use of digital devices falling within a broader bullying framework. “Requirements around the use of digital devices are covered under the school’s Digital Device User Agreement and more broadly speaking our health, safety and wellbeing plus bullying prevention policies. “A wider review of the impact

of digital devices, scoping potential harm at home and school, has been under way since the incident.” The Methven secondary school is set to engage with the wider community and the Ministry of Education this school term following an internal review. “At this point our focus is around scoping the impact that it is having, we are currently working directly with our students to shape this up.”

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Members of the Bradfords team, Kees Donaldson, Bob George, Dave Leslie, and Neil Ubas, test out the brand new seats on Mt Hutt Skifield’s new eight-seater Nor’west Express chairlift.

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New luxury lift nears completion By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Fortune favours the bold. Mt Hutt Ski Area’s multi-million dollar eight-seater chairlift, the Nor’west Express, is set to be signed off in two weeks ahead of the proposed June 11 opening. It is a major capital investment – one that doubles the number of people going up the slopes and in half the time – and has been undertaken in the middle of a global pandemic. Mt Hutt Ski Area manager, James McKenzie said it carried plenty of risk. “Building at high altitude, the

weather, dealing with managed isolation and trying to get essential workers into the country, and global freight disruption – all of these things could have had quite a significant impact,” McKenzie said. “But we have been fortunate that things have managed to align.” The equipment arrived on time, the essential workers were granted places in managed isolation facilities and the weather has been reasonably favourable since construction began in December he said. “We are now just two weeks away from having the lift handed over to us to operate. “In terms of construction

everything is completed, it is just the commissioning.” A team from lift manufacturers Leitner Ropeways were in the final stages of completing commissioning. “It is where they run all the checks on all the systems to make sure everything is working as it should.” The cable is turning, and the chairs are attached he said, with some simulated tests carried out using water bags to replicate the weight of passengers. While the commissioning is ongoing, McKenzie said they were also using the time to train their staff on how to operate the new lift.

The luxury lift is a major step up from the former quad-chair both in terms of its ability to carry people up the mountain and its resilience to operate safely in stronger winds which will reduce the number of closed days. McKenzie said that at the end of each day the chairs actually come off the lift and are parked in an area under the main drive terminal. “That means when there is a snowstorm or strong winds we can park them up where they are protected. “Then after the weather event everything runs back out automatically along the line, and only takes three or four minutes to get all the

chairs back out.” The installation of the new chairlift had helped drive sales of the early bird passes. “We have been really encouraged by that pre-commitment that we have got and the number matched our expectations.” With the skiers keen and the new lift on track to be ready all they need now is snow. “Snow is now the key to the season ahead but we don’t have much say over that. “We are fortunate to have a great snow making system so if mother nature doesn’t deliver ahead of opening day, we will still have a good shot at starting regardless,” McKenzie said.

COVID-19

Practising what he preaches Health professionals and first responders are the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine jab in Ashburton. Doctors’ spokesperson, Dr Anibal Martinez, receives his vaccine at Ashburton Hospital from acting charge nurse manager, Angela Harris.

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Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions Here are the answers to your frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, the plan, and how it will roll out for our whānau and our communities: When will people over 65 be vaccinated?

What is immunity and how does it protect us?

Everybody aged over 65 is in Group 3. Vaccination for this group starts from late May and will continue over the next few months. Some people over 65 will already have been vaccinated – particularly older Māori and Pacific people cared for by their whānau, some people in aged residential care, as well as older people living in the Counties Manukau District Health Board area.

Immunity is how well your body can fight off harmful infections and each of us has a unique way of responding to infection. Being vaccinated teaches our immune system to recognise an infectious disease, so that when we are exposed to that disease our immune system can fight it off.

Each district health board (DHB) around Aotearoa is managing the rollout of the vaccine in their area. If you’re aged 65 and over, when it’s your turn, you will be notified by your DHB or local health provider to book your appointment. When you book in for your first dose, you will also be given an appointment time for your second dose. Group 3 also includes people with disabilities, pregnant people and people with underlying health conditions.

Making sure the rollout is flexible To ensure we get the vaccine out to our communities as fast and efficiently as possible, and to make sure no vaccine is wasted, there will be some overlap between groups. You can find out more about the rollout, and see what vaccination group you are in at Covid19.govt.nz/vaccines

How effective is the vaccine, and what does 95% mean? This vaccine is highly effective if people have both doses. What this means is that if you do catch COVID-19, you are far less likely to fall seriously ill or transmit the virus to others. Studies have shown that 95% of people who received both doses of the vaccine were protected from symptomatic disease (this means not getting even mild symptoms), and more than 95% effective against severe disease.

Ensuring you get two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine means your immune response is even stronger and gives you the best possible protection. Community immunity is when many people in a community have immune protection, meaning infectious diseases are much less able to spread, so the vaccination ‘breaks the chain of transmission’, much like the lockdown did in early 2020. Put simply, the vaccine protects you, your whānau and your community.

What are the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine? You might experience some side effects 1-2 days after getting your vaccination such as pain at the vaccination site, aches and pain, headaches or fever. This is common, and a sign your immune system is learning to fight the virus. The vaccine is being very closely monitored for safety. So far, the majority of reported side effects following vaccination, are what we would expect. Signals of new side effects can be detected at any time, and will continue to be monitored for safety.

Will we be vaccinating people aged under 16 years? Pfizer vaccine trials are complete for 12-15 year olds overseas. The results of those trials will be provided to Medsafe, which will evaluate the evidence on vaccine safety and efficacy in this age group.

Thanks for supporting each other Aotearoa Remember, for individual medical reasons, some people in our communities can’t have the vaccine. So when you get the vaccine, you’re protecting them too.

The stronger our immunity, the greater our possibilities. Find out more at Covid19.govt.nz

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TESTING TURNS

Woodturners chase Tina Turner By Malcolm Hopwood

Six Ashburton woodturners are competing for the coveted Tina Turner Trophy. They have little idea why it’s called that but, because they’re attempting to craft something beautiful, she’s their inspiration. What they’re doing is “simply the best”. This time they’re entering a competition to “turn” or shape a baseball bat and ball. They only have 50 minutes to make three balls and bats, so it’s kind of like a Masterchef Australia only with wood. They’re competing in the Timaru Woodworkers’ Club fun day where two teams of three have to complete three nearly identical bats and balls in less than an hour. The first competitor has about 15 minutes to set the pattern, then the other two craft theirs to closely resemble the first bat and ball. “They must be as identical as each other as possible without using measuring tools,” local organiser, Chris Thomp-

son said. “That’s where our skill as woodturners comes in.” They start with a square block of wood, then turn it into a round cylinder and, from there, into a ball or, for a bat, shape the handle from the cylinder and then smooth it off. The annual competition is being held at the Timaru clubrooms at Phar Lap Racecourse on May 22 with about eight teams of three taking part. The Ashburton woodturners aren’t leaving anything to chance. They’ve been practising with pine wood this week and then, in in the next fortnight, they’ll time themselves against the clock. “What we won’t know is the wood being used or the lathes we’re going to work on,” Thompson said. Thompson, John Smart and John Millichamp comprise one team with Wim Melchers, Kevin Challis and Mervyn Peck in the other. “This time we’re out to achieve something we haven’t won before,” he said.

Left – Wim Melchers and Mervyn Peck both shape a piece of pine into a baseball bat. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Taking a leap of faith

Outdoor time just got a whole lot more fun at the Methven pre-school, Leap Ahead. After months of hard work, the shed next door has finally been transformed into an outdoor play area for all weather conditions. The equipment looked so much fun that everyone ran inside to play yesterday. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY

Dementia Canterbury’s social worker, Rachel Limbe (left), and educator, Donna Jemmett, held a session on dementia in Ashburton this week.

Understanding dementia Talk dementia to your doctor or specialist was the theme of a community education session in Ashburton this week. Dementia Canterbury staff members, Donna Jemmett and Rachel Limbe, and consultant psychiatrist, Daniel Allan, addressed a meeting of caregivers, health professionals and people living with dementia about talking to their GP about the problem. “It’s important to get a greater understanding of dementia,” they said, following the twice-yearly session. “The objective is to educate people about dementia so they’re more able to deal with the situation that they’re in.” Dementia Canterbury social worker, Rachel Limbe, visits Ashburton weekly to hold cognitive stimulation meetings, cof-

fee groups, carer support sessions and to liaise with the Men’s Shed. She estimated that about several thousand people were living with dementia in Canterbury, rising to 30 to 40 per cent of people over the age of 80, while Alzheimer’s NZ CEO, Catherine Hall, reported that around 70,000 Kiwis were living with dementia. The number would nearly triple in coming years. “The impact of dementia is so huge that it must be a top health priority for the government after Covid-19,” she said. She’s calling on the community to create a more dementia-friendly New Zealand, a kind of caring society where people living with dementia are supported and encouraged to live well.

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BACK SEAT

One-liners from the roadside W

e all know it’s dangerous to use a hand held phone or to text while

driving. So imagine the surprise a Highway Patrol officer in the United States got when he saw an elderly rather distinguished looking lady doing her knitting while driving her pretty flash car at very high speed. In an attempt to get her to stop the officer drove up beside her, motioned her to lower her window and called out “pull over”. To which the lady replied “no it’s a cardigan”. Another officer who was conducting speed enforcement stops was also in for an interesting response. He stopped a young man for travelling in excess of 50km/h over the speed limit. The officer approached the driver and said, “Well now, 50 over ... I’ve been waiting for you to come along all day.” Without hesitating, the young man replies, “I got here as fast as I could!” In the next encounter it was the officer who gave an interesting response. He observed a woman standing at real risk in the middle of a very busy street so he approached her and asked, “Are you okay?” The woman replies, “Yes, but how do I get to the hospital?” The officer replies, “Just keep

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standing there.” This is about a fellow who was about to learn his lesson or maybe two. An officer sees this man exit a bar at closing time and get into his car. After observing some erratic driving, he pulls the man over and asks him, “Where are you going at this time of night?” The man replies, “I’m on my way to attend a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late.” Rather surprised the officer asks, “Who would be giving that kind of lecture at this time of night?” The man replies, “My wife.” Spare a thought for this judge who told the accused: “I thought I said that I never wanted to see you in my court again.” Accused: “That’s what I kept telling the arresting officer, but

he wouldn’t listen.” During instruction to new officers at Police College an instructor asked a class “What would you do if you had to arrest your mother”? One class member immediately replied: “I’d call for backup!” At some time or other we’ve all had parking woes. Driver: “Can I park here?” Parking officer: “No.” Driver: “What about all these

other cars?” Parking officer: “They didn’t ask!” How’s this for interpretation: Parking officer: “Why did you park here?” Driver: “The sign says, Fine for parking.” I just simply have to include this one for the benefit of a friend of mine who has a great sense of humour and for a fun reason will appreciate it. Question: On what show

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would investigators solve crimes committed by garden gnomes? Answer: Lawn & Order. Said friend is one member of a two-person “Lawn and Order” Committee who share mowing duties at the home of a wonderful organisation. Sometimes we hear and share a story which is so jolly good we can’t help telling it again. And this is definitely one of those . . . A man was driving down the road when a police officer stopped him. The officer looked in the back of the man’s truck and said, “Why are these penguins in your truck?” The man replied, “These are my penguins. They belong to me.” “You need to take them to the zoo,” the policeman said. The next day, the officer saw the same man with the penguins still in the truck, but they were wearing sunglasses this time. He pulled him over again. “I thought I told you to take these penguins to the zoo!” the officer said. “I did,” the man replied. “And today I’m taking them to the beach.”

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Risk of ‘farming disengagement’ By Adam Burns

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MHV Water says there are concerns the views of the rural community are continuously being neglected by central government. It follows “significant concerns” expressed by the Mid Canterbury water co-operative to Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) long-term plan, a week after its irrigation scheme consent renewal was green-lighted. MHV Water chief executive Melanie Brooks spoke on behalf of the organisation at ECan’s Long Term Plan (LTP)

2021-31 public hearing last week. Her doubts on the LTP centered on both regional council’s approach to the compliance of Freshwater Management national policy frameworks and a cost position which was disproportionately skewed beyond the farming community. Brooks later said that there was a risk that the rural sector would become more disengaged as they continued to be sidelined. “Where there is layer upon layer of bureaucracy and cost, which doesn’t necessarily mean a corresponding increase in outcomes, it means that’s a dollar less spent practically on farm to achieving improvements,” she said.

“If I look into our (farming) community, there’s some pretty phenomenal people doing pretty phenomenal things who have an innovative mindset and a real desire to make a difference.” Many in Mid Canterbury’s farming community have been angered by a proposed rates bill hike where some farmers were facing a doubling in costs. Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers’ president David Clark said the proposal was outrageous. On April 21, an independent hearing commissioner decided to grant an application for consent renewal for the Mayfield Hinds Valetta Irrigation Scheme.

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Mural magic for town centre Do you like it? This brightly coloured mural, designed by a Geraldine-based artist, has won the Ashburton welcoming competition to be on display in the town centre. The mural will be painted on the back wall of Armadillo’s restaurant, on the corner of Cass and Burnett

streets, and is scheduled to be completed by July. The mural got the green light after a community-led selection process, which attracted over 490 votes in favour of the #pride mural. The work by artist Koryu Aoshima received 493 out of the total 605 votes.

“The rainbow flag represents diversity and uniting of people who come to Ashburton,’’ he said. “The flag turns into a film that reflects the history and future of the town. The angel signifies carrying the Ashburton people’s voice to the world via this flag. “I included petals and water re-

flections; beautiful flowers seen in gardens, native birds, mountains, and the iconic clock tower and farm animals – all key elements of Hakatere, Ashburton.’’ Aoshima’s interactive mural concept is expected to create social media buzz, allowing visitors to stand in front of it to photo-

graph themselves and share on social media with #ashburtonnz. Originally from Gunma, Japan, the 33-year-old artist has painted murals throughout Canterbury and in Dunedin. He was encouraged to apply for this project by a close family friend based in Ashburton.

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Thousands to be invested in Mid Canterbury events

Nine new and existing Mid Canterbury events that aim to bring domestic tourists to the area have been given the green light for more than $50,000 of funding. The Mid Canterbury Regional Events Funding panel has today announced the successful applicants for the first round of the new grant, which was developed by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment earlier this year. The funding will support four entertainment-based events, a conference, three sporting competitions and an awards night. Chair of the Regional Events Funding panel, Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan said it was fantastic to see such a variety of exciting and quality events put forward for consideration. “These events reflect our community’s diverse interests and attractions, and we are so pleased to be getting behind them with such a significant financial boost. “The Regional Event Funding is all about helping our community to bring visitors

from outside of our district to support our local economy, and we are really excited to assist them in showcasing the Ashburton District.” The South Island Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Tournament hosted at Mt Hutt was awarded $3,764; the Rakaia Salmon Run has received $4,000; while $4,500 will go towards New Zealand’s largest premier dairy conference, the South Island Dairy Event (Ashburton). A further $5,000 each has been awarded to a classic and vintage car event, The Exhibition (Methven); the Mid Canterbury Business of the Year Awards; Boulevard Day (Ashburton Domain); and the nation’s premier pickleball tournament, the Mid Canterbury Winter Classic (Ashburton). Meanwhile, Bite Nite Culture Fest (Ashburton) will have $8,000 to go towards its annual youth-focussed food, music, and dance celebrations, while $10,000 will be used to kickstart a new Winter Whiteout event that will feature music and entertainment showcasing the Methven region. Each event could apply for up to $10,000

of funding, with the events to take place between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022. The next round of Mid Canterbury Regional Event Funding will open in September 2021 for events taking place between 1 February 2022 and 30 June 2022. The grant is available over four years. About the Mid Canterbury Regional Events Funding The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Education's (MBIE) new grant is designed to help the regions bring domestic tourists to their door as most international borders remain closed. ChristchurchNZ, Mid Canterbury's tourism promotion provider has secured more than $230,000 of the funding to distribute in the district over the next four years. The Mid Canterbury grant selection panel consists of Deputy Mayor, Liz McMillian; Ashburton District Council Acting Economic Development Manager, Richard Fitzgerald; ChristchurchNZ Mid Canterbury Marketing Director, Bruce Moffett; Sport Canterbury Regional Manager, Jan Cochrane; Economic Advisory Panel, Andrea Lee; Tourism Advisory Panel, Jennifer Parks; and Ashburton Trust Event Centre General Manager, Roger Farr.

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Children learn and create environmentally safe food storage alternative at Public Library A recent holiday programme session at Ashburton Public Library had children learning about an environmentally safe alternative to plastic food wrap, while also creating their own beeswax food wraps. The fantastic turnout of children enjoyed choosing their own fabrics and dusting them with beeswax, pine resin, and coconut oil before having the mixture of ingredients melted into the fabric. This concoction is food safe and allows food to be wrapped and stored in lunchboxes or in a fridge and is an excellent alternative to using plastic food wrap.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Long Term Plan 2021-31 Submission Hearings & Deliberations

revitalise the wrap for extended use.

The hearings and deliberations will be held in the Council Chamber, 137 Havelock Street.

Over 60 children and 30 adults participated in this educational event as part of the Ashburton Public Library Holiday Programme.

Tuesday 11 May, 10am – 8.20pm Wednesday 12 May, 10.15am – 5pm All meetings are live-streamed.

Stay informed on similar programme offerings by following the Ashburton Public Library Facebook Page.

We are hiring Four exciting employment opportunities are currently available at Ashburton District Council. Applications are now open for: • EANC Office Admin (closes 9 May 2021)

The beeswax food wraps last for months of repeated use and only require gentle hand washing to keep clean. While the wax can get flaky, a little coconut oil and remelting the wax in the wrap under an iron can

• Swim School Manager (closes 17 May 2021) Read the position descriptions and submit your application at ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

Rural roads get major upgrades & repairs

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Pictured: Ashburton District Councillor, Stuart Wilson and HEB Construction Ltd Contract Manager, Conrad Mclean. Drivers will be pleased to learn that Council’s roading contractors, have recently completed major reconstruction works of rural roads near Hinds, Methven and Fairton. HEB Construction worked to repair 800 metres of poor ground conditions on Isleworth Road near Hinds, with more than half of the stretch of road needing to be dug out and replaced. The newly laid fabric and geotextile base will help strengthen the road and ensure longevity. Ashburton District Councillor, Stuart Wilson was on-site inspecting the finished road and was quite pleased with results. "This road has been on our radar for some time and I’m glad to see it has now been completed.” “The potholes are gone; the pavement failures have been fixed; this road now provides a safer, smoother road and route

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for people to travel on,” he said. On the other end of the district, Fulton Hogan have rehabilitated a 2.1 kilometre section of Pudding Hill Road near Methven, connecting two previously completed projects for a total of 4.9 kilometres of completed road works in recent years. Meanwhile, Fairfield Road – the main throughway from State Highway 1 and Talley’s – has seen upgrade investments over the past four years due to heavy traffic use. The final section of this two-kilometre stretch has also been completed, that repaired damage and poor conditions of the road. Minor works, including works to the shoulders and the access ways are expected to be completed in the next couple weeks as well. Road improvement projects are part of the Council’s planned Road and Footpath Programme.

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Rodger Letham was born into local body politics, but his local body didn’t go near them for 60 years. What happened in-between? Malcolm Hopwood met with him to find out and discovered that Rodger, whose party piece is Ol’ Man River, is now involved in everything between two rivers, the Rakaia and the Rangitata.

odger Letham can still remember vigorous discussions about local government in the family lounge. His dad was Selwyn Letham, chair of the Ashburton County Council, and debate ranged far beyond the county council offices in East Street. It pervaded their dryland, mixed farm in Lauriston. Rodger, then a teenager, was brave enough to contribute. “I recall the council agreeing to rezone rural land at the end of Racecourse Road to allow for subdivision,” he said. “I argued against housing on good productive farmland.” They both won.

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love give yourself away Far left – Rodger Letham at home. Above – Roger’s familiar territory, the rural landscape. The council agreed to rezone the rural land back to three acres, as long as the owner could provide proof of an economic return. Rodger was happy with that although he believed that all they did was sell a racehorse to meet the criteria. However, despite being raised among meetings, minutes and agendas, it would be another 60 years before he embraced local government. Instead he worked the family farm until 1989. It was tough times. “Rodgernomics, 19 1/2 per cent on your first mortgage and three droughts in eight years was enough to sell and move to Ashburton,” Rodger said. “The government offered a new start grant of $45,000 and we accepted it.” Rodger’s knowledge of farmers and their land saw him open a new chapter in his life. He started as a real estate agent with Colin McLeod – now Property Brokers – selling rural property. Rodger knew farmers and they knew him. He’s kept a book of every transaction and remembers his first sale. “I sold a house at 42 Reed Street, Hinds, for $29,500. My commission was $516.25.” He’d made a start. “I was entirely rural, selling properties from farms to lifestyle blocks to residential houses in smaller centres like Rakaia, Methven and Hinds,” Rodger said. “I liked meeting people and doing a deal. “If there was business to be

Above – Rodger Letham with fellow real estate agent, Mark Lemon. Rodger is an active member of the MSA Choir and Mark is a former member. done, we did business.” Rodger recalls huge satisfaction with successful transactions. If the vendor and purchaser were happy, then he was happy. Real estate is a people business, he often said. But it was also a changing business and he had to move with it. From 1989, old methods of farming disappeared, being replaced by dairying. “With irrigation, dairying arrived, bringing new technology. “Dairy farmers from the North Island liked our soil, climate and water. They bought our farms and made a lot of money,” he said. “The changes from sheep to dairy were absolute and we sold what was available.” He also noticed trends within communities. Changes within farming systems saw people become more mobile and members of well-established families downsized or left the farm. Rodger also noticed something which gave him great satisfaction. “The longer I was in real estate the more referrals from clients and repeat business I received. “Real estate isn’t easy. “You’ve got to drive up drives, knock on doors, talk to a lot of people and ask questions.” Rodger remembers, in his first year in real estate, he knocked on every door in Rakaia twice. It was rewarding.

He sold more than half the houses that went on sale in those 12 months. During this time, local body politics was in his mind but only in the dark recesses. Friends would approach him every three years when an election was imminent. Rodger was considered a strong candidate, both for local and na-

1980s and he thought “this will do me”. While still farming, he auditioned for Show Boat and, while he missed out on the leading role, he was chosen for the part of Joe. The Jerome Kern classic, Ol’ Man River, became his signature tune. “I’m a baritone with a tenor top, a soft Irish tenor sound,” Rodger said. His voice and stage presence saw him play the male lead in Annie Get Your Gun, he sang at retirement villages and in a group called the Grass Roots. They even performed for Governor-General, Dame Kath Tizard. “It was easy on the tractor. I could sing and learn my lines,” he said. Life was busy, but he also had time for Jaycees, Methven Lions, Young Farmers Club, Federated Farmers, Sheep Breeders Association and, latterly, Ashburton Rotary. “People would seek my involvement and I was happy to help,” he said. “My philosophy has always been live, laugh, love and give yourself away.” When real estate arrived, there was less time for his pursuits as Rodger set about making himself the best rural realtor he could. However, in recent years he’s been drawn back to local politics. “I’d become a vocal opponent,

I’d become a vocal opponent, wrote letters to the Guardian and was critical of some council decisions. I kept a scrapbook about the council and its decision-making

tional politics. “But my priorities were head down, bum up, make a living.” However, he had time for other pursuits. Rodger discovered he could sing. His wife Vonny joined the Methven Choral Society in the early

wrote letters to the Guardian and was critical of some council decisions. I kept a scrapbook about the council and its decision-making,” he said. “When the previous council changed direction about the civic centre and library and then finally reconsidered, I decided it was time to act.” He was elected in 2019 and has been a passionate supporter of the complex and its location in Baring Square East. “I’m absolutely enthusiastic. It will be a brilliant building. I want to see it completed and be opened for the benefit of everyone,” he said. However, he always knew that local politics was about the whole of the district, not just rural Mid Canterbury. “We can’t be sectional,” he said. Rodger retired from real estate last month after nearly 35 years. “It was time to step down. At 77, I want to do something else.” He’s yet to commit himself about standing for another term on the district council, but seeing the civic centre completed, is an incentive to be there when the doors open and the ribbon’s cut. In the meantime, Rodger wants to “have good health and enjoy the day”. His hobby is now the MSA Choir and, on May 21, he’ll feature alongside the Ashburton College and Mid Canterbury choirs, to raise funds for the college musicians’ travel fund. And will he deliver another rendition of Ol’ Man River? “You sing what the musical director tells you to,” he said.

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utumn is clean-up time ahead of hunkering down over winter. Here are a few tips on keeping your home spic and span ahead of the winter hibernation. LEAVES There is a carpet of fallen leaves that may look lovely now, but is a haven for overwintering pests, so rake them up and add them to the compost. Large leaves in particular, especially when they get wet, can com-

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pact to the point where they suffocate the grass below and lead to all kinds of insect and disease problems. It’s also a good idea to clear leaves off paths and driveways as if left the leaves get slippery too. Use the leaves in the compost pile or use as a mulch over bare garden areas as they’re an excellent source of nutrients and organic matter.

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Prominent Hamilton buildings have undergone an artistic transformation, such as this one, as part of the Boon Street Art Festival.

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nchoring Hamilton’s evolution is its perky creative pulse, where the urban design cues seem to have dipped deep from Melbourne’s inspirational font. Hello street art, hello laneways. Recasting the streetscape over the past six years, the Boon Street Art Festival has been the catalyst for dozens and dozens of daring new mural installations, in a carnival of colours.

If ever there is a city where past pre-conceived notions should be firmly consigned to the rubbish bin, “the Tron” is it, because flourishing Hamilton has become seriously “in” with the cool kids, writes Mike Yardley. I virtually walked my legs off, ogling the multitude of gigantic artworks that blaze a trail across Hamilton’s CBD and

This giant door is part of the display at the Surrealist Garden in Hamilton.

Hamilton East. It is wall-to-wall enthralling. Last year one of New Zealand’s largest ever wall murals, recast

a hideously ugly grey wall in Anglesea St, beneath Wintec, spanning a length of 248 metres. It now beckons as a sweeping tribute to many of the region’s taonga, headlined by the mighty Waikato River. Another personal favourite is situated in the Victoria St art hub, where the beloved Riff Raff statue in Riff Raff Square has been complemented with the Rocky Horror Picture Showthemed installations, including the bright red Frankenfurter’s Lab, which actually conceals convenient and bespoke public toilets. Just down the road, Waikato Museum, a truly sublime regional museum, sharing compelling insights into the history and culture of the region, with a strong accent on Tainui heritage. The museum is currently staging two remarkable visiting exhibitions. Where Children Sleep is confronting, compelling and heart-warming, all at once. Venice-based British photographer James Mollison initiated this ongoing photographic project, drawing attention to the extreme poverty experienced by children around the world. He also shows us the joy that each child exudes in coping with

their own lives alongside some in more privileged settings. To highlight their mixed fortunes, he has photographed where they sleep. Not always in a bed, nor even inside a building. It’s the photo of a 14-year-old girl, pregnant for the third time, sleeping rough in a Brazilian favela, that wrenched at me. Waikato Museum is also the first museum in the world to host the magnificent exhibition devoted to Galileo Galilei, direct from Florence. The Italian natural philosopher, astronomer and mathematician made fundamental contributions to the sciences of motion, astronomy, strength of materials and to the development of the scientific method. Through a vast gallery of interactive exhibits, you can explore Galileo’s study of motion and his discoveries with the telescope, which paved the way for acceptance that the Sun is central in our planetary system. It’s the astronomy section that I found particularly enthralling. Right outside the museum, I adored Michael Parekowhai’s three-storey sculpture, Tongue of the Dog, which was inspired by a Maaori legend about the creation of the Waikato River.

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Once the site of a rubbish dump, the Hamilton Gardens have more than 20 uniquely themed gardens.

Just one of the many colourful laneways in Hamilton. It is a tale of a servant dog who cuts a pathway for the healing waters of Mt. Tongariro to reach an ailing Mt. Taupiri. But if you really want to stuff your eyes with wonder, nothing beats the exceptional sights, botanical whimsy and visual splendour of Hamilton Gardens. No matter where you sited this collection of gardens, whether it be London or Lumsden, it would be a box-office blockbuster, bursting forth as a culturally-themed architectural triumph. It enjoys over a million visitors a year, easily making it Waikato’s most visited attraction. It’s breath-taking to think this site was once the city’s rubbish dump – and before that, a rifle range. This is no bog-standard botanical garden, but an ever-evolving development centred on the relationship between people and their gardens. With over 20 uniquely themed gardens the tour de force, in my opinion, is the Paradise Garden Collection, inspired by classic designs from all across the world. The highlights are the luscious Italian Renaissance, the symmetrical beauty of the Indian Char Bagh, the tranquillity of the Chinese and Japanese Gardens and the laid-back swank of American Modernism (complete with Marilyn Monroe artwork). The Fantasy Garden Collection is pure escapism, head-

lined by the movie-set good looks of the Tudor Garden, with its intricate knot hedging and green and white poles crowned with mythical creatures like dragons, centaurs and unicorns. Oliver Cromwell’s Roundheads destroyed many of the world’s original Tudor Gardens, with neglect ruining those that remained. Alongside Hamilton Gardens, the only other known reconstruction is at London’s Hampton Court Palace. The latest edition to the Fantasy Collection is the Surrealist Garden, which is utterly imagination-stirring. Clad in giant animatronic trees, which have fast been nicknamed “the trons”, there’s a distinct sense of Alice in

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Wonderland wackiness in this wondrous garden to warp your senses. Never one to rest on their laurels, there are more grand designs in the works at Hamilton Gardens. The next cabs off the rank are the Ancient Egyptian Garden, Pasifika Garden, Medieval Garden and the Baroque Garden – all set to open over the next 12 months or so. Edging the river, after devouring the gardens, you can experience the beauty and tranquil water on the Waikato River Explorer, a scenic cruise which currently operates between Thursday and Sunday. It’s a wonderful way to soak up the best river views, on New Zealand’s longest waterway. www.waikatonz.com The beloved Riff Raff statue takes pride of place in the Victoria St art hub.

Michael Parekowhai’s three-storey sculpture, Tongue of the Dog, which was inspired by a Maaori legend about the creation of the Waikato River.

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Hall of fame push By Daryl Holden daryl.h@theguardian.co.nz

aughan Maybury may be on to something. His suggestion this week for the establishment of a Mid Canterbury Hall of Fame makes a lot of sense and it really appeals. Maybury, the son of former legendary radio personality Jack Maybury from the 1950s, was back home in Ashburton and made the Hall of Fame call initially in relation to his late father, but also with a view to recognising outstanding Mid Cantabrians across all fields. Maybury also reckons that establishing some sort of digital multimedia format dedicated to the denizens of our district would have even greater connectivity and engagement. “It must be accessible to as many people as possible,” he said. True. And what a great idea. Imagine having an interactive website, plus some sort of provincial shrine commemorating the names of standout Mid Cantabrians in the Ashburton District Council’s new squillion dollar digs when it’s up and open in the town centre? The Mid Canterbury Hall of Fame could be part of a new tradition of celebrating accomplishments of our top athletes, as well as those in the areas of arts, culture, business and agriculture, and those who have generally made long-standing and significant contributions to the community. Such a concept would achieve many things. Firstly, it would raise awareness of the varied successes of our people and, importantly, it would also allow us to celebrate that success in a very public fashion. It would also provide our young people, our leaders of the future, with role models to look up to and a real belief that anything was indeed possible from Ashburton. And who would make the cut? Perhaps the community could decide that by submitting nominations for those who have achieved the highest standards of excellence or made extraordinary contributions. Names like former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, international operatic tenor Simon O’Neill, Olympic medalling cyclist Hayden Roulston, maybe New Zealand television and radio personalities Simon Barnett and Robyn Malcolm easily come to mind but there would be many, many others worthy of such a lofty status and lifetime recognition. So, the idea has been planted but who, and how, can we make the Mid Canterbury Hall of Fame come to life? That’s the challenge. Let’s take it up. The Guardian would love to help drive such a project. And don’t forget … Tomorrow is a big day. No, it’s not just because the Warriors are playing Manly in the NRL. It’s Mother’s Day, dufus. And it probably doesn’t bear repeating – but just in case – your Mum deserves to be celebrated. She’s the literal reason you’re here and that’s cause for some love, appreciation, and gratitude at least one day a year. And tomorrow is that day. If nothing else, you could always try to make her laugh. Here’s a quick one-liner that may do the trick. A boy asks his Dad: “What’s a man?” The Dad says: “A man is someone who is responsible and cares for their family.” The boy replies: “I hope one day I can be a man just like Mum.’’

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Akaroa – You stunner! C

ontemplating a recent possible solution to a bout of “cabin fever,” Mrs Mac and I settled on a jaunt to Banks Peninsula and Akaroa as our target of interest. We hadn’t visited for quite some years and once the decision was made we became quite enthused to the point where at relatively short notice we managed to secure an apartment right on the waterfront without the need for a mortgage. So on Anzac Day, once I had attended the dawn service at the cenotaph, and Mrs Mac had remembered the fallen from the comfort of her bed, we set off in superb Canterbury weather to reacquaint ourselves with the delights of the fabulous French-flavoured area. We decided to take our time so allowed ourselves a couple of side diversions. One route led us up a winding narrow road, across little bridges through what

By Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE

reminded us of a forgotten hippy lifestyle area to ultimately a dead end. We back-tracked and took another fork which took us up a very winding and very high road where we were rewarded with grand views out to the ocean on the other side. Now Mrs Mac has been a rock of reason for the abundant decades I have known and lived with her. Generally unflappable. She’s skydived, jumped off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, but I saw a hitherto unknown side of her on this adventure. As the road fell away to sheer drops way way below amid the gorgeous landscape, she utterly

freaked out. She in fact was hyper-ventilating and the terror on her face said it all. No matter how slowly we took it, and we did, the fear was raw. Once at the top and with the sheer drop on my driver’s side, she wasn’t half as bad. I think it was the combination of the drop right out her window and her not having control that did it. Hmmmmmm. Interesting. You may be relieved to know that we survived and continued our journey. But the danger wasn’t over. On such a beautiful Canterbury long weekend, plenty were taking advantage of the opportunity to get out on the road. Dozens and dozens of motorcycles were capitalising on the situation when we encountered them over Little River way travelling in convoy. Gradually all traffic ground to a halt and we were concerned to see a beautiful motorcycle lying on its side in a ditch and the rid-

er quite some distance ahead on the other side of the road being tended by supporters. Traffic slowly passed the scene and we spent the rest of the weekend hoping that the protective leathers had done their job and our joyrider hadn’t suffered serious harm. We lunched at Little River, a bit disappointed to find their famous band wasn’t performing that day, and made our way on to Akaroa. My giddy aunt. What a treasure. What a goddam gift from the nature Gods. We had forgotten just how spectacular the place is. And it was showing at its best. The beauty of Akaroa, compared to somewhere like Lyttelton for example, is that it is bathed in sun. And that harbourscape with the hills surrounding – the picture is unbeatable. Just this week I saw a report that an Akaroa Beach Road prop-

erty that had a 2019 valuation of a bit over 1 mill, has just sold for in excess of 2! Not a bad capital gain for someone in two years! But what flummoxed us both is, why do we keep forgetting Akaroa exists? It is nirvana on our doorstep and we get so caught up in our everyday lives that we don’t give it another thought. Yet it’s in our own province, an easy drive, a very pleasant drive and there for the taking. So, before the secret gets out, enjoy the spectacle, the serenity, the joy that is Akaroa. After all, a little “French” never harmed anyone. Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Building solid foundations to cope with life L

ast month we were treated to the news that the expected Alpine Fault rupture is going to be bigger than we thought – an 82 per cent chance it will be of magnitude 8 or higher. Apparently it is also more likely to happen in the next 50 years than previously thought – not a 30 per cent probability but about 75 per cent. This month we see that Covid is rampaging throughout India with well over 3 million active cases and rising daily by leaps and bounds. It is the nature of life that we face crises. Sometimes they are national and even global crises. Sometimes they are family or

By David Bayne CHRISTIAN COMMENT

personal crises. Sometimes they are both. Typically, a crisis is some event or occasion which comes as a surprise, creates uncertainty and poses a threat of some sort – all of which demands some kind of response from us. Many of the crises we face relatively inconsequential. Minor issues arise, are dealt with, and we continue with life as before. From

time to time, however, there are major crises which require our attention in a very focused way. Back when I was in Boy Scouts we had the saying “Be Prepared”. Helpful advice indeed. One way of reducing the effect of a crisis is to be prepared for it before it happens. So it is, that Civil Defence has plans for what to do when the Big One hits us. At a personal level we are encouraged to make our plans too – with stores of water, food, lighting and other necessities of life. Of course, crises are not only physical events like earthquakes or floods. They may also come in the realms of relationships and

spirituality. We can be shaken up or swept away internally by the events of life. Jesus spoke to us about this, and the need for good preparation, using the illustration of a flood. He compared two men – one made preparations and the other had not. The first man built his house on a firm foundation, on a rock. The second built his house on sand. When the storm came, only the house built on the rock stood firm. The other was swept away. Jesus explained the illustration saying that the one who builds his life upon the teachings of Jesus (not just hearing, but doing)

is like the man who built upon the rock. This of course, is a call to faith – you cannot build on what you do not believe is there. As you prepare for crises in life, are you prepared, are you preparing, for the crises in which only Jesus, helper of the helpless, will be your foundation? The old hymn puts it well “When other helpers fail, and comforts flee; Help of the helpless, O, abide with me.” You will find in Him, a deeper and more solid foundation for life than can be found anywhere else. Rev. David Bayne is the minister at Grace Presbyterian Church

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The varied career of Frank Guinness

By Rod Smith

shburton’s magistrate in 1879, Frank Guinness, a grandson of the famous brewer, was not afraid of controversy and had a strong, even extreme, sense of his own authority. When he wanted something, he usually got it. Sometimes, however, he was on the receiving end – especially when he met the Ashburton Wizard.

Failed farmer-turnedinspector Guinness was a curious mixture of entrepreneur, public servant, and political activist. Disaffected by what he saw as family hypocrisy, he left Ireland when he was 18, worked in India for 15 years, then came to New Zealand with his wife Catherine and five children in 1852. His first venture was farming at Tai Tapu but that failed and he became agent for his cousin Michael John Burke. On a trip south to Lake Aviemore with a Mr West, a sheep owner, and John Evans, a shepherd, Evans took exception to Guinness giving him instructions and walked out of the arrangement. Burke later tracked him down and took him to court where he was given light treatment. By 1860 and well engaged in community affairs Guinness was appointed a lieutenant in the new Christchurch Volunteer Rifle Corps. It seems he handled that role capably and was promoted to captain. Comfortable in authority roles Guinness joined the Canterbury Police Force, as sub-inspector, and shortly afterwards was promoted to inspector. But perhaps he found it difficult to get the right balance using authority. Early in 1863 Guinness prosecuted one of his own staff, the jailer at Akaroa, Constable

A very stoic, uniform-clad Frank Guinness. Deighton.

Controversial cases Deighton had complained about the size of the town lockup, especially the risk of the cramped conditions in summer heat. One January night Deighton took matters into his own hands, and left the door ajar. The magistrate dismissed the charge against Deighton and urged Guinness to “forcibly dwell” on the difficulties when reporting to his seniors. Then in April 1863 Guinness was riding into town when one Thomas Homans, coming in a cart towards him, veered in front of him forcing him onto the wrong side of the road. Guinness initiated a prosecution but the magistrate pointed out a flaw in the wording of the law he had used so dismissed the case. Several years later in Greymouth, Guinness then clerk of the Warden’s Court, was appointed acting Receiver of Gold Fields Revenue. Some of his work issuing mining licences was carried out by Police sergeant John McMinn. Several months later audi-

Cartoon depicting Frank Guinness’ humiliating encounter with the magician at the Ashburton Town Hall – his top hat was ruined by the performer in front of a full crowd.

What remained of the old Ashburton Town Hall, where Guinness was humiliated by the mysterious magician. tors found discrepancies in the accounts to the total of £23 so Guinness started proceedings against McMinn. Unfortunately for Guinness as the case progressed it became clear that the problem was his book-keeping, a faux pas which cost him the job of chief clerk of the Westland County Council to which he had just been appointed. Frank Guinness’ greatest controversy was his questioning of Christchurch doctors Silas Stedman and James Turnbull at the inquest into the death of one of their friends, Dr. Peter Hilson, in December 1862.

Death of Dr Hilson Hilson, known for his dissipation, died of delirium tremens and Dr. Turnbull arranged for his burial without a death certificate or autopsy. Rumours began circulating in the town and the Police, directed by the Coroner, arranged a belated post-mortem and inquest. Guinness questioned Turnbull about his decision to side-step formalities but was rebuffed. Guinness tried three more times to get a good explanation from Turnbull and was rejected each time. Even the Coroner intervened and his questions too were rejected. Turnbull accused the Police Commissioner of laxity allowing someone as inexperienced as Guinness to conduct the inquest and described the proceedings as the “foolish officiousness of busybodies”. In the days after the hearing Turnbull received much public

mischief done to him by the Ashburton Wizard in front of a full Town Hall audience in July 1879 would be debateable.

The Ashburton connection

The cover of Rod Smith’s book, Guinness Down Under. support for calling out Police interference and followed up his threats that there would be repercussions by lodging a complaint with the Provincial Superintendent. In the following weeks tempers cooled and the enquiry concluded that the Coroner had had no option but to hold an inquest to silence the rumours which were in fact more damaging than the Police action. In effect Guinness was exonerated, but his boss Commissioner Robert Shearman came to the conclusion that he was not suited to Police work. He reckoned he lacked competence and was too sympathetic to the interests of the rank and file Police officers. He transferred Guinness to Akaroa, and then eventually dismissed him. So Guinness was used to people turning against him, but whether he was ready for the

Tauranga author Rod Smith has fully covered the life of Frank Guinness in his book and will discuss the Magician’s actions and possible motives in his talk, entitled Guinness Down Under: The Ashburton Connection. If you would like to learn about Frank Guinness’ time in Ashburton, the talk is being held on Thursday, May 13 at 2pm in the Learning Centre, on the 1st floor of the Ashburton Art Gallery & Heritage Centre. Rod Smith is the author of Guinness Down Under and speaker at Ashburton Museum, May 31, 2021

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Netball thrillers on the court

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

Look out, here come Checkers. The newcomers to Mid Canterbury’s Men’s A Grade Basketball competition made a winning debut on Wednesday night when they downed Wildlife 95-72 in the night’s second match of the evening. The match prior went the way of Newlands, who overcame Nomads 87-79. Established by Pip Johnston for this season, Checkers took the vacant spot left by Ashburton College, who are now focusing on their other competitions this season, and made an instant impact on Wednesday night after sitting out round one with the bye. Led by Johnston, who scored 25 points for the night, Checkers took early advantage and worked

their way to a six-point lead at the half-time break. But with the cobwebs blown out, they upped the ante in the second, and waltzed away with the match. Fletcher Arnold made a valuable 23-point contribution, while young Daniel Ditmer chimed in with a 10-point haul for the match, as Checkers announced their intention for the season and sent a warning toward competition heavyweights, Newlands and Team Donkey. For Wildlife, Brad Douglas led the scoring with 16 points while Emiliano Guerra (12) and Xavier Bartlett (10) also made valuable contributions from the floor. In the early game of the

evening, Newlands were their usual clinical selves, but at times looked under pressure from a clearly fired up and determined Nomads side who refused to give them an inch. The Newlands bench was left

Nomads player Pasi Hala looks to find a support runner while surrounded by Newlands players on Wednesday night in Men’s A Grade basketball. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 050521-MM-001

the half-time break. Throughout the first half, Newlands worked their game around mid-court dynamo, Marc Juntilla who controlled the match well, using his trademark burst of speed to turn opposition defenders on their heels before finding an open team member. Nomads were good on attack too. Will Joyce and Tom Patterson both made plenty of inroads with the ball in hand and threatened while Pasi Hala was a constant threat under the net, grabbing plenty of rebound opportunities and converting them into points.

Will Joyce and Tom Patterson both made plenty of inroads with the ball in hand while Pasi Hala was a constant threat under the net silent through the first couple of minutes when two big three-pointers fell to Nomads shooters, but once they settled into their task they controlled the scoreboard and led 47-34 at

Nick Fechney finished the match as Newlands’ leading point scorer with an impressive haul of 29 for the evening while Juntilla was good for his 17 and Randy Buenaufe claimed 15. For a valiant Nomads, Joyce was again excellent bagging 21 while Hala finished with 18 and Patterson 17. After two completed rounds, Newlands lead the competition with eight points, while Nomads picked up two points for finishing within 10 points on Wednesday to sit in second spot with six points. Checkers are third with four and Wildlife fourth with two while MSA Team Donkey, who sat out this week’s round, are at the bottom of the table having played just the one game.

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NETBALL

United upset Hampstead Celtic, Methven claim victories

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

Game on. If there were any visions of grandeur that Mid Canterbury Premier Netball was going to run true to form this season, they went jumping excitedly out the doors of the EA Networks Centre on Thursday as a jubilant United headed off into the night. The Claire Tappin-coached side did what no side in Mid Canterbury has been able to do for over a year in the final game of the round when they upset competition heavyweights, and defending champions, Hampstead in a one-goal thriller 33-32. And thus, we have a platform set for one of the closest competitions in recent years – with any and every side in contention to push for top honours. Sure, one game doth not make a season – but United’s victory will have instilled hope in other sides in the competition that Hampstead are in fact beatable, and on the other side of the coin, it bodes well for next week when a scorned Hampstead return to the courts to try and bounce back from the defeat. “We are in for what is going to be a very close-fought season, I think,” a very happy Tappin said yesterday. “Things are going to be close, and every game is going to be important, and that’s exciting.” Tappin said her side didn’t head out on to the court expecting to down Hampstead, but they had the belief that they were capable and across the floor delivered with style – holding onto a three-goal lead at the end of the first quarter. “It was that first quarter that really won us the game, the girls – all seven of them – were brilliant, and showed great composure to hold on for the win against a very good side, who we knew would come right back at us.” After winning that first quarter, the two sides scored equal goals in the second before Hampstead clawed their way back into the match to reduce the margin to one at the end of the third. But that’s how it stayed, with United able to round out the match and claim the victory to go two-from-two for the season in the early stages. “We are naturally very excited by the win, and we’ll enjoy it. But it’s back to work at training next week, because every week is going to count this season.” Tappin paid respect to the efforts of Tongan shooter Luamaile Manumu’a, who was outstanding in the circle. She scored 26 of United’s goals and shot at 90 per cent for the match. “She played an amazing game; she did a vast amount of work around the court as well. “And also, Sammy Holden and Abi Lunn, RESULTS Premier 1: Methven 25 – Ashburton College A 21, Celtic A 41 – Southern 26, United A 33 – Hampstead 32. Premier 2: Mt Somers A 34 – Hampstead B 26, Methven B 32 – Celtic B 30, Ashburton College B 38 – United B 14. Premier 3: Southern 28 – Ashburton College U18 15, Methven 42 – Ashburton College 10A 19. Mt Somers B – Bye.

But Methven’s experience showed as they kept their composure and slowly edged themselves in front and held on to win the match 25-21. College will now turn their attention to a clash with Southern next weekend, while Methven will need to lift themselves again before they take on a buoyed United in the middle game of the round. Celtic will get a chance to assert themselves at the top of the competition, but in doing so will need to beat a Hampstead side who will be smarting from this week’s defeat. In Premier 2 action on Thursday night, Mt Somers became the only undefeated side in the group when they beat Hampstead B 34-26, while Methven beat Celtic B 32-30 in another thriller and Ashburton College B were too good for United 38-14. In Premier 3 games Ashburton College U18 went down to Southern 28-15 and Methven made it a clean sweep for their three sides when they beat Ashburton College 10A 42-19. STANDINGS Premier 1

Team P W Celtic A 2 2 United A 2 2 Hampstead 2 1 Methven 2 1 Southern 2 0 Ash Coll A 2 0

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they were brilliant at the other end. They managed to put a lot of pressure on Alice Eddington and really kept us in the match through their defensive work.” Meanwhile, the middle game of the round saw Celtic extend their record to two from two, with a much more polished performance when beating Southern 4126 to jump to the top of the standings. After finding their groove late against College last week, Celtic were straight into their work this week and scored freely in the round’s highest-scoring match. The night’s round began with Ashburton College A and Methven, as both sides looked to bury the demons of round one defeats, and it was Methven who emerged victorious, but again the encouraging signs coming from a young College side suggest bright things are ahead. The match was a tight affair, with both sides trading goals for most of the match, and Methven holding a one goal lead at the end of the first half. College piled on the pressure and at times Methven were found wanting, with forced passes not finding a player or a defender getting their hands in the way, and for more than one moment, it felt like it should have been the young side on top. But like any good side, Methven settled into their patterns on court. They tightened up on defence and their distribution became a lot cleaner. The inclusion of Meg Gilbert in the shooting circle in the second half changed the flow of the game too, as she started

landing mid- to long-range attempts to keep her side in the match, and alongside Leanne Clemens worked well and finding the space required to get a shot off at goal. Methven extended their lead to two goals at the end of the third quarter, but College quickly brought the scores back to level after the break, and everyone shuffled to the edge of their seats.

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Bird reigns supreme SPORTS AWARDS

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

Equestrian star Kimberley Bird was the toast of the Hotel Ashburton last night as she claimed the coveted Senior Sports Person of the Year award at the Ashburton Guardian Mid Canterbury Sports Awards. Bird was adjudged the winner of the highly sought-after title, beating three other strong contenders to the title including a potential Commonwealth Games shooter, a world-renowned speed skier and a superstar of local tennis. But it was the deeds of the young local in the saddle which won her the title, fresh off the back of an incredible 12 months which has thrust her into contention to go on and compete for higher honours on an international scale in the future. Bird’s crowning glory for the season – and ultimately what earnt her the title last night – was her victory in the National Premier Championship. It’s a three-day jumping event, at which an athlete and their horse need to be at their absolute best across the entire competition, with one faulted rail enough to push someone out of contention. In winning, Bird outperformed some of New Zealand’s biggest equestrian names, even those considered good enough to represent our country at the Olympics. The 24-year-old added to that success with victories in the Waikato Grand Prix Championship, the Canterbury Grand Prix Championship and second placings in the National Grand Prix Championship and Canterbury Premier League Grand Prix. Her efforts also saw her recognised by national selectors, making a place in the National Talent Development squad. Bird’s victory last night saw her head off shooting’s Shania Harrison-Lee, speed skier Tawny Wagstaff and local tennis legend, Rhys Cromie. In a surprise move, a decision was made not to announce a Junior Sports Person of the Year winner from the strong field of nominations, with Sport Canterbury instead awarding all six nominees a financial contribution to put towards their sporting endeavours – this move brings into line the awards with Sport New Zealand’s Balance is Better scheme. The only other category of the night that was judged was the Senior Sports Team

Kimberley Bird and Cera Cassina after winning a round of the FEI World Cup in Taupo. of the Year, with Mid Canterbury Tennis’ Browning Shield team awarded the title for their outstanding run of domination in the annual representative fixture. After a long time without winning, the side has now won the last eight fixtures, and managed to win every fixture within those events seeing them unbeaten by a side from Ellesmere, North Canterbury, Hurunui and Malvern in close to a decade. The Robilliard Trophy, the night’s major award for outstanding services to local sport was presented to local boxing legend, Les Leath for his lifetime of involvement and dedication to the sport. An incredible boxer in his own right, Leath had a boxing record of 137 wins from 151 bouts, in a competitive career that spanned over just half a decade.

But it was outside of the ring where Leath perhaps made his biggest contribution. An excellent coach, firstly with the Ashburton Boxing Club and then the Leath Boxing Gym, he helped to shape many young boxers in the district, all while serving as a committee member of the Ashburton Boxing Club, and being a hands on man when it came to working bees and fundraising. Boxing in Mid Canterbury is indebted to Leath for his passion and focus over such a long period of time, and he was deemed a more than worthy recipient of the Robilliard Trophy. Also announced at last night’s awards was a new inductee to Mid Canterbury Sporting Legends, with archer Ann Shurrock revealed.

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Shurrock attended the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics representing New Zealand and also went to Australia in 1982, where she finished fourth in the Women’s Individual Archery at the Commonwealth Games.

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Ashburton archer Ann Shurrock, and (inset) with team-mate and arch-rival Neroli Fairhall in 1984.

Senior Sports Person of the Year: Kimberley Bird (Equestrian) Junior Sports Person of the Year: Riley Breen (tennis), Angus Jemmett (cricket), Charlotte McKenzie (shooting), Tayla Davidson (karate), Devon Flannery (cricket) and Hannah King (swimming). Senior Sports Team of the Year: Mid Canterbury Tennis Browning Shield Team. Junior Sports Team of the Year: Ashburton College Smallbore Shooting Team, Mid Canterbury U17 Cricket Team, Ashburton College Boys 1st XI Hockey Team.

Coach of the Year: Jack Tiller (Tennis) Administrator of the Year: Ruben Garcia (Pickleball) Official of the Year: Summer Anderson (Basketball) Volunteer Awards: Rose Thomson (Equestrian) Karla Newlands (Netball), Adrienne Mitchell (Pickleball), Sally Childs (Equestrian). Mid Canterbury Sporting Legends Inductee: Ann Shurrock (Archery) Robilliard Trophy for Outstanding Service to Local Sport: Les Leath (Boxing)

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RUGBY

126 reasons for Methven

In brief

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

There are 125 obvious reasons why victory will be all Methven is after today in Combined Country rugby, but the 126th reason could be just as important, if not even more. Methven sit in a perilous position in their pool, and only a victory today looks likely to keep their chances of a spot in the knockout stage of the competition alive when they take on Celtic. And while ensuring that a proud display is put on the paddock for those in attendance for their big 125th celebration, getting those competition points has to be the modus operandi for Simon Fleetwood and Willy Tahuri’s men today. And they’ll be fully aware of just how tough that challenge will be too. Celtic have proven their strength by pushing Southern hard last weekend, and while Methven had looked good, they’ve also shown an inability to really grab an opportunity to win a match in all three of their appearances so far this season. So, the onus will fall heavily on the shoulders of the Methven leadership group to set the tone from the outset today. That’s the likes of Matthew

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Tyler Blackburn will be a key figure for Methven today if they’re to beat Celtic during their 125th celebrations. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Groom, Matt Stone, Tyler Blackburn and Brenton Connell – who will need to lead the way and set the expectations. They’ll be met with force with a huge crowd of Celtic support expected to be in attendance, and the green machine have shown more than once this season they’ll front up and try and repel any challenge thrown at them. It sets up a really intriguing

match-up, and the side who gets on top may well be the side who gets those valuable competition points, with only weeks remaining until the playoff stage of the competition begins. In other action today, Southern and Prebbleton will do battle out at Mayfield in a top-of-thetable clash in the same pool as both Celtic and Methven. Southern are the form team of the competition, and look

almost certain of a spot in the knockout stage, but arguably face their toughest test today in Prebbleton, who have looked good in their matches. Over in Pool A, Rakaia will celebrate Club Day when they host river neighbours, Southbridge in a big battle for them while Hampstead are also at home, playing host to Pool A leaders, Darfield who have thus far swept all in front of them.

Mid Canterbury’s Dallas McLeod will start off the bench when the Crusaders shoot for Super Rugby Aotearoa glory tonight against the Chiefs in Christchurch. With Braydon Ennor returning to the starting line up from injury, McLeod has kept his spot in the match day team, and may be asked to provide impact from the bench late in the game as the Crusaders shoot for back-to-back titles. It’s been a solid competition for the former Mount Hutt College student with him making the most of every opportunity afforded to him by coach Scott Robertson.

Spartans begin The Mid Canterbury Combined 1st XV will begin their season in the Miles Toyota Championship today when they host Marlborough Boys College on the Ashburton College No.1 field. After an extensive and successful preseason the side are ready to hit the ground running in the competition and will be out to make an impact from the first whistle today with the match getting underway at 12pm.

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Avid Southern supporter, Gary McLenaghen (left) turns 60 this year and the Southern Rugby Club are throwing him a birthday bash. He’s pictured here with Matt McAtamney.

Crack out the skivvy, Gary’s having a party Break out the skivvy, it’s Gary’s turn to have a party. Colourful and well-known local identity, Gary McLenaghen turns 60 this year, and the Southern Rugby Club have planned a few special treats to help honour the occasion for one of their most fiercely loyal and passionate supporters. Following in the footsteps of his father, Bob who was an All Black Colt, Gary is a regular at Southern rugby matches, and has built a strong rapport with club members and players alike over the years. And with this year, Gary’s 60th – which is “my special birthday” as he’s been saying, Southern is pulling out all the stops to ensure it’s a memorable one for him. The Southern senior side play in Mayfield this afternoon where they take on Prebbleton in a mouth-watering clash between the two top sides in the Combined Country Rugby competition’s Pool B.

And, as usual, Gary will be there supporting – Southern jacket on and all, but today he’ll be arriving in absolute style. The club, courtesy of the generosity of Peter George and Murray Bonnington, have organised to have Gary picked up in a limousine to take him out to Mayfield for the match, and then post-game a special presentation will be made courtesy of Murray Early – who described Gary as the Southern Rugby Club’s public relations person, with a birthday cake and a few gifts to be given. The club will present him with his own Southern jersey, which will be adorned with the number 60 on the back and Gary’s name as well as a skivvy – an item of clothing he’s a big fan of. A letter from Neil Brown has also been sourced to mark the occasion and the only thing remaining for Gary’s special celebration will be a Southern victory.

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Ashburton Golf Club

Saturday May 1: The winners of the Murray Webb Trophy and Radius Care players of the day were: Shane Beavan and Greg Fleming with a 4BBB nett score of 61. Other winning scores: Vince Carr and Jaeyong Jong 62; Paul Greer and Brian Fauth 64, Stephen Lee and Steve McCloy 64; John Ramsay and Richard McKernan 65; David Morrison and Dennis Mably, Jason Overend and Terry Kingsbury, David Fisher and Robert Pawsey all 66. Twos: Ian Rive (2), Paul May (2), Ray Reitzema, Ian Snowball, Peter Walker, Shane Beavan, Craig Bain and Stephen Lee. Nearest The Pins: The 3 Stooges: Ian Rive; Docks Bar and Seafood Grill: Lucas McGee; Value Plus Processing: Stewart Dunlop; South Island Seeds: Jennifer Shepherd; Ton’s Thai Longest Putt #9 Grant Hastie; Alluvial Restaurant Tinwald Spot Prize: Jaeyong Jong Nine Hole Results: Harvey Bakehouse Player of the Day was Sam Prince 20pts. Other winning scores: Muriel Morgan 20; Bill Hetrick, Peter Woods 19, Clarrie Galway 18.

Ashburton Ladies

Tuesday 4th May 2021 LGU: Silver: Marilyn Walker – 68, Bronze I: Cheryl Yates – 70, Jacqui Welch – 70 Bronze II: Maryanne Blair 65. Nearest Pins: No 4 Gabites: Hilary Lovett, No 8: Trish Robertson, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Alison Hewson, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Jacqueline Robertson, No 18 2nd Shot: Brenda Whittaker. Twos: Vicki Moore No. 14.

Ashburton Veterans Golf

Monday 3rd May played at Ashburton 1st J Lattimore 38, 2nd B Jury 37, 3rd = C Alexander, G Lane, R Jamieson 36 Twos J Low and J Lattimore. Next game Mayfield May 17th

Mayfield Golf Club

Saturday 1 May 2021 Winners of the Stableford round: Steve King, Wayne Blair and Andrew Lake 37, Matt Steffensen, John Low and Lindsay Kearns 36. Nearest the pins: No 2: Aon Insurance – Andrew Lake, No 11: John McAullfie Bayleys – Wayne Blair, No 5: Campbell Con-

tracting – Steve King, No 14: ANZ Bank – Wayne Blair, No 9 and 18: Ruralco second shot – James Murdoch, Twos: Wayne Blair X 3, John Sim, Murray Keir. Kallara Texel Player of the Day: Steve King 80-9-71

Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Di Bell. Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Judith Smith. 9 Hole – Stroke: Judith Smith 38, Nancy Costin 40.

■■ Squash

Celtic Squash Club

Mayfield Ladies Woodlands Trophy: Màrilyn Cross/Jay Schmack bt, Sue Graham/Jillian Lake 4/2. African Stableford: Christine Ross/Lucy Tait. 62 points, Judith Webb/ Juliet McLeod 52. 2’s No 11 Christine Ross, No 2&11 2nd shot. No 11 Christine Ross. Nearest the pin: Ross Brothers no 5. Joan Johns, Memory Funerals no 14 N/S.

Methven Golf Club

Mens Results 1st May. Senior: Alister Maxwell 75-6-69. Intermediate: Jimmy Anderson 82-11-71. Junior A: Stuart Wilson 70-17-73 Junior B: John Robinson 94-23-71. Other good scores: 71 Craig Middleton, Grant Hargraves. 72 Dayle Lucas Geoff Rhodes. 73 Gavin Santy. 75 Paul Middleton, Keith Middleton. 76 Piers Rolton, Athol McAlpine. Twos: Jimmy Anderson x2, Jimmy Rooney, Dayle Lucas, Alister Maxwell, Craig Middleton, Gary Foy, Piers Rolton, Athol McAlpine. Closest to Pins: Aqua Japanese #4 Piers Rolton. Hunters wine #6 Jimmy Anderson, Ski Time #13 Grant Hargraves. Brown Pub #14 Peter Harper. Green Parrot #17 Paddy Halmore. Dubliner Best Nett: Alister Maxwell 69. Methven Foursquare Second Best Nett: John Robinson 71. Bar Voucher Best Gross: Alister Maxwell 75. Next Week: 3rd Round Duff Trophy, 1st Round Middleton Trophy. Methven Ladies Golf Wednesday May 5 1st Sarah Maw, Dennise Hood 40, Gail Limbrick 39, Jane Helmore 38. Best Scores: Dennise Hood 103-34-69, Jane Helmore 94-23-71. Eclectic: Gail Limbrick 66, Ruth Smith 66, Jane Helmore 66. Aqua Best Nett of the day. Dennise Hood 69. Nearest Pins: No 4 Open Methven Travel Tania Wilson, No 6 Open Primo Wendy Wareing, No 13 Open & Br B Methven Foursquare Dennise Hood, No 17 Open Methven Pharmacy Roz Grant, No 14 Open Supervalue Ellen Kemp, Twos and Nett Eagles: Gail Limbrick. Dennise Hood. Tania Wilson. Ruth Smith.

SPORT 29

Alex Veint and his playing partner, Ryan Fahey will contest the final of Tinwald Golf Club’s Findlay Cup today.

Tinwald Golf Club

Saturday May 1 Stroke: Leading scores in the stroke round played on Saturday were: Kieron Gray, Rod Harris 70, Jason Mactier, Wayne Ross 71, Roger Bruce, Ton Kittikote, Pete Marshall 72, Bruce Collins 73. Women: (stroke) Maxine Whiting,77 c/b Maree Moore 77. Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liquorland #2; Gary Lee. Gluyas Ford #6; Alex Roa. The Fine Lion # 12; Maree Moore. Ace Automotive #16; Kevin Bishop. G & R Seeds 2nd shot #11; Alex Roa. Twos; Brent Smith, Alex Roa, Maree Moore. Net Eagles; #14 not struck. Finalists in the Findlay Cup are Gary Lee and Cameron Miller, Ryan Fahey and Alex Veint. Plate finalists are Kerry Whiting and John Smitheram, Neal Jones and Kevin Bishop. Tinwald Ladies

2BBB/Gross Cups 3 May Silver: Nicky Webb 79, Bronze 1: Elizabeth Collins 94, Bronze 2: Jill Burrowes 96. 2BBB: Marion Wederell & Jill Burrowes 64, Linda McClea & Marilyn Cross 65 c/b, Kellie Kenton & Dinellie King 65, Bronwyn Flannery & Jenney Harrex 66 c/b, Penny Muff & Jo Gallichan 66, Maxine Whiting & Jacqui Beardsley 67. Nearest the Pin: #2 (Sliver) Nicky Webb, #6 (B1) Barb MacGregor drawn card, #12 Angela Gerkin, #16 (2nd Shot B2) Ina Divers. 2’s – Jo Gallichan, Angela Gerkin, Moana Tekopua, Jill Burrowes. 5 x Lucky Cards: Joan Undy, Trish Crump, Jane Helmore, Maree Moore, Pauline Bell May 4 Stroke: Joan Undy 68, Marilyn Bennett 75, Sue Gutsell 76 c/b, Phylis Smith 76. Nearest the Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Judith Smith. No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Barb Harris. No 12 Mac & Maggie; Sue Gutsell. No 16 (2nd

Results from this week’s round of the Celtic Squash Club’s winter league: Team J&N Hedgecutting beat Team Campbell Contracting 16-6: John McDonnell beat Jimmy Hunn 3-0, Chris Thompson beat Simon Kennedy 3-0, Mike Keen beat Heather Bowker 3-0, Neil Thompson lost to Nicky Dryland 2-3, Andre De Beer lost to Maggie Clark 2-3, Henry Ross beat Tate Dryland 3-0. Team NZ Farmers Livestock beat Team McCrea Painters & Decorators 15-10: Nick Marshall beat Paul Cousins 3-0, Rob Giles beat Chris Lima 3-1, Kade Cummings lost to Neil Keenan 1-3, Amy Muckle lost to Ian Dolden 2-3, Sarah Forbes beat Meagen Bell 3-1, Alex Forbes beat Kate Williams 3-2. Team Euro-Agri beat Team Kirsty Clay Property Brokers 13-9: Jason Feutz beat Scott Broker 3-0, James McCloy lost to Shane Muckle 2-3, Hamish Trott lost to Riley Broker 2-3, Hayden Robinson lost to Kirsty Clay 0-3, Chrissie Stratford beat Sian Hurley 3-0, Jacinda Ryan beat Kate Cochrane 3-0. Team Pat Summerfield Electrical beat Team Alps Continuous Spouting 17-7: Lee Barker beat Ben Kruger 3-0, Wouter Myburgh beat Phil Andrew 3-1, Barry de Sitter lost to Brendan Clark 2-3, Rebecca Abernethy beat Matt Cassineri 3-1, Heather Bowker beat Craig Henshilwood 3-0, Trudy Dalton beat Mika Donkers 3-2.

SPORTS DRAWS

■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw May 11, Medal, 4th Norma Bradford Putting, 9 Holes 3rd Judy Johns Trophy, Report 9.30 for clubhouse meeting. Starters M. Kennedy C. Shanks, Cards B. Cochrane K. Young, Kitchen P. Smith. Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

Riccarton gallops Today at Riccarton Raceway

R1 Riccarton Pk Function Ctre Mdn $10,000 1800m 2 3 11:30

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Tellyawhat T L Taiaroa (5) (A2) 60 Golden Harvest Chowdhoory (4) (A1) 59.5 W Papier (6) (A4) 58 Benaud Final Savings L J Allpress (7) 58 K Asano (1) 57 Caitlyn Jay Pullyoursocksup Ms K Williams (3) 57 Celine C R Barnes (8) 56 Arnage Rohan Mudhoo (2) (A2) 54

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56 T R Moseley (12) Fionnuala Noah C R Barnes (2) 56 Arnage 55.5 Makabar W Papier (15) (A4) 55 Masque K Chowdhoory (5) (A1) 55 Touchabeel T L Taiaroa (9) (A2) 54 G A Jogoo (14) 54 Lady Lira Tennessee Rock R Beeharry (3) (A2) 54

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Polar Night G A Jogoo (3) 57 Take The Deel T R Moseley (10) 57 The Emporess Chowdhoory (11) (A1) 56.5 Vicenza S L Wynne (15) 56 Western Girl K Asano (12) 56 55 Head Office L Callaway (6) Takeitlikeaman R Beeharry (8) (A2) 55 She’s A Ripper R Mudhoo (13) (A2) 54

R9 R’course Htl & Mtr Lodge-Bm74 1800m 16:05

1 13384 Beneficial J D Laking (9) 61 2 76851 El Gladiador W F Pinn (4) (A2) 61 M E Gestain (10) 60.5 3 54x65 Veladero 4 060x4 Five Princes G A Jogoo (8 ) 60 5 50x42 Frankie The Fox R Mudhoo (6) (A2) 60 59 6 5x325 Hunter Villain K Asano (11) 7 1x418 Itsonlymoney Ms K Williams (5) 58 57.5 The Mole C R Barnes (14) 8 28912 R4 Angus Meats Great Autumn Hcp $32,500 2500m R6 Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes $50,000 1200m R8 D Bannan Great Easter Stk $50,000 1400m 15:30 9 84212 Firoden C A Campbell (1) (A1) 57.5 13:15 14:21 1 24927 Enzo’s Lad L Callaway (5) 60 D R Bothamley (3) 57.5 1 0x751 Major Tom K Chowdhoory (3) (A1) 62 1 2214 Mackenzie Lad S L Wynne (1) 56.5 2 21113 Belle Fascino 58 10 x0126 Rivaldo S L Wynne (8) L J Allpress (15) 57 2 10011 Our Boy Ritchie L J Allpress (6) 54.5 2 52 Fireglow K Chowdhoory (6) 56.5 3 52550 Johnny Jones J D Laking (11) 57.5 11 27115 Letsbringiton 12 23106 Original Gangster C W Johnson (2) 56.5 54 3 56.5 4 20715 Midnight Runner J R Lowry (16) W F Pinn (7) (A2) 3 7706 Sitarist 6 Bad Flamingo C R Barnes (7) 57 13 9810 St Andre K Chowdhoory (7) (A1) 56.5 4 x1103 Mozzarella K Asano (8) Ms K Williams (8) 54 54.5 5 7x361 Carson River T R Moseley (10) 56.5 R2 Circus Maximus@windsor Pk-Bm65 $22,500 4 42111 Volvik 55.5 14 35263 Cannoli S L Wynne (13) 54 Ms K Williams (3) 54.5 6 72231 Khimar War 5 27115 Letsbringiton 5 31 Art De Triomphe 1600m 12:05 C W Johnson (2) 56.5 15 176x4 Queen Sweep T R Moseley (12) 54.5 54 6 x0653 Lucybelle 6 203 Point Score C W Johnson (5) Rohan Mudhoo (4) 54.5 7 14114 He’s Got Power C R Barnes (1) 55 1 007x2 Jin Lu T R Moseley (9) 60 54 7 335x7 Roussanne W F Pinn (2) 54.5 8 467x2 Killarney 2 81227 Miss Curious C A Campbell (5) (A1) 57.5 7 28820 Sulu Sea Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections G A Jogoo (7) 53.5 54.5 9 127x2 Scarfi 8 88872 King Of The Dance R Beeharry (1) (A2) 54 8 L J Allpress (5) Unusual Countess 57 3 99541 Champers Sarah Macnab (4) Ms K Williams (3) 53 Race 1: Namibia Miss, Tantalee, Capital Gains, Arrowtown 4 812x3 Santissima S L Wynne (7) 57 53 K Asano (13) 10 91351 Severine Race 2: Showbourne, Champers, Jin Lu, Miss Curious R5 Norwood Farm Machinery (Bm65) $22,500 1200m R7 D Emerson Accountant $22,500 2000m 14:55 5 42286 Showbourne W F Pinn (3) (A2) 57 11 15610 Rock Sensation K Chowdhoory (4) 53 Race 3: Golden Harvest, Pullyoursocksup, Silent Battler 1 10078 My Sova J D Laking (1) 59.5 13:48 57 6 62750 Running Man K Asano (1) Race 4: Letsbringiton, Our Boy Ritchie, Volvik, Major Tom 53 The Growler B M Murray (9) 12 0x302 C K Kwo (9) (A2) 58 1 x6764 Harbourside W F Pinn (13) (A2) 59.5 2 109x7 Jingo 7 13364 Direct Flight C R Barnes (6) 56.5 2 34140 He’s Ready 13 21116 Streak Of Power W F Pinn (14) 53 Race 5: Our Rosette, Granite Ridge, Harbourside, Kapalka 58 S L Wynne (4) 58.5 3 30110 Wannabe ‘N’ Paris 8 559x8 Highland Dancer T L Taiaroa (10) (A2) 56 3 57.5 14 4623 What A Smasher Sarah Macnab (12) 53 Race 6: Mozzarella, Art De Triomphe, Unusual Countess 5221 Kapalka M E Gestain (11) (A4) 58.5 4 28820 Sulu Sea 9 64863 Gurtlyn 55 L J Allpress (8) Sarah Macnab (2) 57.5 15 0x81 Augustace 4 74745 Selfie J D Laking (1) 58.5 5 81080 Prendido Rohan Mudhoo (18) 53 Race 7: Manhattan Affair, Polar Night, The Emporess 10 100x0 Miss Oaks Ms K Williams (2) 55 Race 8: Scarfi, Belle Fascino, Khimar War, Rock Sensation 5 95140 Our Rosette Ms K Williams (6) 57.5 6 8x441 Darcee Que W F Pinn (14) (A2) 57 53 L J Allpress (15) 16 152x1 She’s A Lady C R Barnes (5) 57 57 7 23278 Larippa C K Kwo (8) (A2) R3 Ellie Stokes Trust (Bm74) $27,500 1200m 12:40 6 8300x Papagena 17 60554 I Am A Rock T L Taiaroa (17) 53 Race 9: Frankie The Fox, Rivaldo, Beneficial, Itsonlymoney 7 7543 Granite Ridge R Mudhoo (7) (A2) 56.5 8 41x63 Manhatten Affair L J Allpress (16) 57 1 24x31 Silent Battler T R Moseley (9) 60 53 18 10365 Pullyoursocksup BEST BET: Mozzarella (R6) VALUE: Our Rosette (Race 5) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

23762 Hombre T L Taiaroa (7) (A2) 25745 Capital Gains Sarah Macnab (4) W F Pinn (3) (A2) l6236 Kristofferson 036x9 Camping T R Moseley (10) 0 Grooveytown Lad K Asano (2) 7 Il Sonetto L J Allpress (5) 70x77 Man Oh Man J D Laking (8) 224x4 Tantalee Rohan Mudhoo (9) (A2) 0x432 Namibia Miss Ms K Williams (1) 5207 Arrowtown K Chowdhoory (11) (A1) 98x00 Madame Cherie S L Wynne (6)

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M8 Rangiora harness Tomorrow at Rangiora Raceway

R1 ESSENCE MAGAZINE 2YO MOBILE TROT $8,000 2000m 12:05 1 0 Miss Yo J D Harrington A L Clark 2 30x53 Night Watch 3 8 Te Rapa S J Ottley G D Smith 4 7 Brother Love 5 469 Kowhai Sunset M P Jones 6 0 Toro Stride M J Williamson Ben Hope 7 7 Mr Love R2 PORT & EAGLE BREWPUB F & M MOBILE PACE $7,500 2000m 12:30 1 78640 Rocknizzy Rulz R J Butt J W Cox 2 2333 Anna Love 3 3047 Art Cracker B N Orange 4 9 Like A Dream 5 0x02 Opportunity Knox J R Dunn 6 07x Smart Shadow Jordan Simpson 7 0750x Mach’s Eliminator G D Smith 8 0x086 Rosies Terror G D O’Reilly 9 8x427 Big Mama Morris K G Cameron R T May 10 88500 Sophie 11 65064 Arden Country K M Cox S J Ottley 12 990 Cheekygrin John Morrison 13 578 Tiger Taylor 14 x08x9 Lizzie Richter T S Chmiel R3 VALLANCE MACHINERY LTD TROT $8000 2600m 12:55 1 43565 Martha Stuart J R Dunn 2 21 Creme De La Creme R J Butt 3 40 South Park Laura Mckay

4 69050 Tequila Sunset K G Cameron 5 31047 Our Pegasus Pearl D C Morrison J D Harrington 6 0x229 Quik Shot 7 x3500 Franco Jorik R T May 8 70602 Dd’s Super Stuart J D Markham Craig D Thornley 9 57020 Red Harbour R4 BALCAIRN STOCKFOODS MOBILE PACE $7500 2600m 13:20 1 70x Morrissey M J Williamson 2 47292 Cristiano Buccini R T May 3 57x56 Don’t Quote Me J R Dunn 4 Coopers Hawk R D Close J J A Young 5 095x Conspirator 6 97x Eliza Davolta Sheree Tomlinson R J Butt 7 25423 Adhara 8 090x0 Gotta C Tintin G D O’Reilly K G Cameron 9 7876 Opawa Louie R D Holmes 10 9 Dr Kananga 11 4645x Addo Carr T S Chmiel M P Edmonds 12 Corfu Bromac B N Orange 13 26090 Hey Tonight 14 6000 Conquistador Korbyn Newman R5 LEITHFIELD BEACH PACE $7,500 2000m 13:50 1 2000 Done Deal J R Dunn R D Holmes 2 99208 Buckingham 3 700 Pure Courage Craig D Thornley Ben Hope 4 6x644 Mossdale Mac J Herbert 5 23909 Kennedy 6 8x949 Don’t Write Me Off R D Close C Mcdowell 7 x0000 Antoinette

8 2769 Heaven Helpus G D Smith T S Chmiel 9 Vincent Vega 10 67033 Yankee Jay J W Cox 11 37 Searing Light B N Orange 12 897 Camleigh Rose K G Cameron 13 80000 Maximilian Korbyn Newman 14 25000 Webs Reactor C J Markham R6 ASHLEY TROT $7,500 2600m 14:15 1 0 Clicquot Craig D Thornley T M Williams 2 Good Yaself 3 x0000 Cheeky Monkey C Mcdowell J R Dunn 4 84 Monaro Mako 5 x6x36 Moment Of Kaos J J A Young 6 90476 Kenny Keko B N Orange R J Butt 7 700x7 Royal Jester 8 885 Muzz M P Edmonds Neil Burton 9 76878 Goose Healy 10 50972 Inquizitive Man B Weaver 11 x4090 Samantha Bee Sheree Tomlinson 12 7724 Jesper Fast R T May 13 68800 Westland Peak R D Holmes R7 WAIKUKU BEACH HANDICAP PACE $8000 2600m 14:40 1 0 Changeover Jo J Herbert Lionel Dobbs 2 0 Pocket Call 3 10057 El Sirrar K G Cameron T M Williams 4 61800 Cheapcheap 5 34546 Hes Fast And Furious Korbyn Newman 6 86157 Tas Girl Bromac J D Harrington T S Chmiel 7 3816x Overarm

8 21770 Lulu Le Mans S J Ottley 9 87218 Rockntommy Rulz Ben Hope 10 61441 Rake 11 21880 Terrier R D Close B N Orange 12 x3084 Sky Vale R8 SWANNANOA MOBILE PACE $8000 2000m 15:05 1 78837 Dashtothebeach J W Cox 2 48040 Conquer Me R D Holmes 3 82085 Bettor Beontoit Craig D Thornley 4 44 Iksaka J F Curtin 5 8075 Times Are A Changin B N Orange 6 2226 Precious Sara J R Dunn 7 0x000 Mister Mighty G D Smith 8 24472 Donegal Carnbouy Alana Cameron 9 54214 Olde Oak Emma R J Butt 10 66437 Krystal Delight Ben Hope 11 2790 Artatac S J Ottley 12 74862 Angel Of Montana R D Close 13 00x66 Tiger Lou T M Williams R9 OHOKA HANDICAP TROT $8,500 2600m 15:30 1 900 Ideal Invasion Sarah O’Reilly I R Cameron 2 10746 Bright Glow 3 2781 This Time Gamble J R Dunn J J A Young 4 98829 Sundons Flyer 5 10029 Call This Fun R T May Jason Ford 6 66 Navara 7 10530 Prince Ranier T M Williams J D Harrington 8 65215 Salvo 9 74325 Sioux Princess S J Ottley

R10 PINK RIBBON HIGH TEA-23 MAY MOBILE PACE $8000 2000m 15:55 1 39186 Khal Drogo J F Curtin 2 28092 Kiss The Girls 3 2209x Deja Blue M S Cations 4 12322 Sense Of Occasion G D Smith 5 137x8 A Rocknroll Star G D O’Reilly 6 1460x Terry R D Close R D Holmes 7 46840 Scelta Uno 8 52475 Nerano R T May 9 7080 Annie Richter T S Chmiel Alana Cameron 10 30254 Jenabella 11 10390 Szybka Lane M J Williamson B N Orange 12 72361 Journo 13 4136x A Guinness Dance J R Dunn

Matt Markham’s Rangiora Selections Race 1: Toro Stride, Kohwai Sunset, Mr Love, Night Watch Race 2: Anna Love, Big Mamma Morris, Tiger Taylor, Opportunity Knox Race 3: Quik Shot, Crème De La Crème, DD’s Super Stuart, Franco Jorik Race 4: Christiano Buccini, Adhara, Addo Carr, Morrissey Race 5: Mossdale Mac, Yankee Jay, Don’t Write Me Off Race 6: Jesper Fast, Cliquot, Moment Of Kaos, Good Yaself Race 7: Lulu Le Mans, Sky Vale, Tas Girl Bromac, Overarm Race 8: Precious Sara, Angel Of Montana, Dashtothebeach Race 9: Navara, This Time Gamble, Prince Rainer, Call This Fun Race 10: Kiss The Girls, A Rocknroll Star, Terry, A Guinness Dance BEST BET: Anna Love (R2) VALUE: Precious Sara (Race 8)

30 PUZZLESand horoscopes Puzzles Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 8, 2021

Cryptic crossword 1

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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ACROSS 1. Common usage company must work out (6) 4. Judgment by women is given to Catholic dignitary (6) 9. See how many feet were needed for a dance (7) 10. A jibe at an agony columnist after tea (5) 11. You sing till May finishes, but it doesn’t look good (4) 12. We’re soundly building a dam across the river (4) 13. Old measure taken when Charles’s mistress lost her head (3) 15. Think the Mediterranean goes round the East backwards (4) 16. No new house deserves this entry (4) 19. Letters that haven’t been started will not go well (3) 21. Very quickly went and ripped one off (4) 22. Recess for parliamentarian first needed in sea change (4) 24. Some oil I accumulate from round the innominate bone (5) 25. Say one will have Conservative posted (7) 26. Worry at one setting trap back with broken leg (6) 27. Seem to come into view (6) DOWN 1. Correspondence in amount comic could arrange (13) 2. Engine wouldn’t go on running when horse was accommodated (7) 3. Work for a composer, so have to turn back-up it includes (4) 5. What capital attracts street in uproar? (8) 6. Fleshy and fruity, it may upset a prude (5) 7. It may find a cotter melted out of shape (5,8) 8. Shape the edge of robe Velcro holds (5) 14. It goes straight up to liver, cat that’s put out (8) 17. Empty one that’s let remain in deep trouble (7) 18. Sort of coat dress (5) 20. Being deceptive, one is not stood up (5) 23. Take a small cut and one will have a bargain (4)

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Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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ACROSS 1. Goblet (7) 5. Lanterns (5) 8. Current (2,2,3,6) 9. Neither (3) 10. Possession (9) 12. Impenetrable to light (6) 13. Magician (6) 15. Beyond value (9) 16. Consume (3) 18. Stipulation (13) 20. Senior member of a group (5) 21. Cargo (7)

DOWN 1. Agitate (5) 2. On the other hand (13) 3. Put forward (9) 4. Looking at (6) 5. Garland (3) 6. Tempting (5-8) 7. Walked (7) 11. Restore (9) 12. Against (7) 14. Faith (6) 17. Dogma (5) 19. Particle (3)

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How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word. How many words of three or more Good 11including Very Good 16 Excellent letters, plurals, can you 21 make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word. etui,Excellent net, nit, nut, Previous solution: Good 11 Very Good 16 21 tein, ten, tie, tin, tine, tui, tun, tune, uni, unit, unite, untie, ute

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Feelings have a way of overflowing and spilling all over the place. In the case of joy, appreciation, love and comfort, the mess is such a pleasure it’s hardly worth cleaning up. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Your inclusiveness relaxes people and helps them feel comfortable enough to connect. Ultimately, the sense of belonging you promote will wrap around you like a warm blanket on a snowy night. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): To notice someone’s nervousness and take that away with your warmth and easy manner is among the kindest things you can do today. You’re the antidote to anxiousness, and it calms you to be so. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The deepest levels of you have little to do with your body or even personality. You may get caught up in temporary attitudes, opinions and adornments, but you will not confuse them with who you really are. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’ll make your preparations and run through your idea about how things should flow. Without those moments of fantasy and forethought, you simply couldn’t pull off your day in the same magical way. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You are endowed with raw materials – inherent qualities, resources, ideas – all of which can be arranged and rearranged to various effect. You feel it down deep... the freedom to create yourself. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Just as an author’s skill makes the reader turn the page, your skill is making those close to you wonder what’s next. You love to play with expectations and draw out anticipation to its most delectable tension. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ll emphasise what you want people to see and know about you. While you can’t control what others think, the extent to which you can effectively lead their attention will please you greatly now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It’s so easy for you to see the good in others and nurture those talents until they gleam. What’s hard is holding back your praise, but there’s no point to that today. Roll out the enthusiasm! CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You’ll make a discovery all on your own and feel supremely satisfied about it, too. You could have, after all, given up a dozen times, but you kept going instead. You’ve earned this one. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It seems counterintuitive, and yet, by tuning in to your uniqueness, you somehow attract like-minded people. It feels wonderful to be appreciated without trying. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): There are always multiple ways to work a situation, some of which will be more fulfilling (and fun!) than your first ideas. You can see more options just as soon as you let go of the first few.

Previous cryptic solution

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Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE ALL YEAR ROUND

HEAT PUMPS

electriCOOL Ltd Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274 362 362 or 308 4573.

Let’s start the conversation call 0800 764 846 455 West Street, Ashburton Email: ashburton@smith-sons.co.nz or visit: smithandsons.co.nz

Solar is the undisputed leaders in the RVs, Caravan, Motorhomes, 5 Wheelers, Boats and Yacht, market. With 30+ years’ experience, thousands of happy customers, and a friendly can-do attitude.

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To deal with Dirty Tiles and Grout CALL GROUTPRO WE HELP YOU KEEP ON TOP OF YOUR SHOWER AND TILE MAINTENANCE

Locksmith Services • • • •

Car Keys House Keys Electronic Car Remote keys Locks

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• Tile shower makeovers • Professional tile and grout cleaning • Re-colouring existing grout

• Sealing and repairing/replacing tiles/grout • Replacing mouldy and tired silicon

WE TRANSFORM TILES/GROUT IN BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, SHOWERS, BALCONIES, CONSERVATORIES AND ANY TILED AREA Contact GroutPro Brett Muir for a quote and an upfront honest discussion.

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027 746 7632

Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

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Lifestyle CONNECTIONS

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Phone 308 3927 Cell 027 434 4809 Website: ashburtonapiaries.com 205 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton

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PUBLIC NOTICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

Seafood/Deli Assistant Full Time

8 month fixed term (Maternity Cover) We are seeking an energetic and motivated team member who is looking for the opportunity to join our Seafood/Deli department. Commencing at the start of June, 2021, and ending on February 8, 2022, the shifts will be:

Monday 6.00am – 2.30pm Tuesday 6.00am – 2.30pm Wednesday 6.00am – 2.30pm

PUBLIC NOTICES

Friday 6.00am – 2.30pm

SITUATIONS VACANT

Saturday 6.00am – 3.30pm

Free learner’s licence course The Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme are running another free Road Code Course. The course is open to adult newcomers who live in the rural areas of Mid Canterbury. The course runs for 9 weeks beginning in June, on a Tuesday from 11am – 1pm in Ashburton. We can help you with transport and child care where needed. On gaining a learner’s licence we will begin working towards a restricted licence, or to convert your international licence. Spaces are limited so get in quick. Visa holders are most welcome. Sorry, the programme is not open to school students. To register, please contact: Wendy Hewitt, Rural Licensing Co-ordinator Phone 03 308 1395 ext 228 or 027 611 3301 wendy.hewitt@safermidcanterbury.org.nz

Engineering Repairs 2012 Ltd

FRONT OF HOUSE Trevor is retiring and we are looking for a new ‘Trevor’ for our busy environment. A jack of all trades, must have mechanical/ engineering background. The role is fulltime and includes: • Purchasing and stock management • Telephones • Accurate with figures • Steel & parts sales • Receiving and dispatching orders • Meeting sales reps Some training will be given. Please apply to Colin or Matt engrep@xtra.co.nz

The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Class 5 Driver to join our road maintenance team in Ashburton. Permanent full-time position, guaranteed 40 working week, and a competitive hourly rate. Saturday work and on call will be required from time to time. We are a small, hands on team, and you will be required to undertake other Operator Labourer duties at times. About You • Experienced Driver with full clean Class 5 licence • Experience with truck and trailer loading, carting and spreading materials • Unsealed road renewals experience • Experienced operating other machinery including loader and digger • Have a strong work ethic and a “can do” attitude • Focused on Health & Safety in the workplace, dedicated to working safe and going home safe We like to say working at HEB is more than just a job – it’s a career! Apply today online at https://careers.heb.co.nz/ job reference 15321

While experience would be preferred, full training will be given. A job share option would be considered. You will:  Make great food and have great food presentation  Have the ability to organise and prioritise tasks  Have a great work ethic – and the ability to work as part of the team, independently and manage your own workload. The successful applicant may have the option of on-going permanent employment.

Operator Labourer

Class 5 Truck Driver

The work environment is busy and dynamic and will require the successful candidate to be able to work fast and efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service. Some heavy lifting is required for this role.

HEB Construction is looking for an Operator Labourer to join our road maintenance contract team in Ashburton. Key responsibilities are: • Routine maintenance activities,

If you would like to be a part of a great team and develop your career in the food industry, please apply now to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz or leave your application – including a cover letter and CV at Customer Services.

• Roading repairs and renewals, drainage works, • Kerb & channel prep, footpath maintenance and renewals,

SITUATIONS VACANT

• Boundary to boundary carriageway maintenance, as well as emergency repairs.

Ashburton Kindergarten Association

This is a permanent full-time position, working from Monday to Friday and Saturday from time to time. Looking for motivated people with experience in road maintenance and holding a class 2 driving licence minimum. Apply online today at https://careers.heb.co.nz/ using the job reference 13967

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE, sale today, Saturday 8 May, ASIAN, new to town, 8.30am-12pm. Parkdale special, stunning, tall and Close, Allenton. slim, very pretty, size 8, 40DD, excellent service, no rush and great massage. Phone 021 153 3929.

Guardian

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Situations Vacant

307 7900

PUBLIC NOTICES

EXPERIENCED ENGINEER

Annual General Meeting Monday, May 17, 2021 7pm at Hampstead Kindergarten, 44 Cambridge St

We are looking for an Experienced Engineer to ALL WELCOME help with Manufacturing truck Barbara Kirk bodies and fertiliser spreaders. Association Manager Please apply with cover letter MOTORING and CV to: WHEEL alignments at Engineering Repairs great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an (2012) Ltd alignment from Neumanns 14 Watson Street, Ashburton Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737. engrep@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 308 1506

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

RENTAL HOUSES WANTED ASHBURTON! One 3-4 bedroom house and one 2 bedroom house/unit. Long-term lease with great tenants. Contact Kathy at the Refugee Settlement Support Service E: kathy. harrington-watt@ safermidcanterbury. co.nz M: 0272960003

Guardian Real Esate 307 7900

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MEETINGS, EVENTS

Are you interested in joining our innovative team at Presbyterian Support?

GRADER OPERATOR

We wish to appoint a caring and compassionate staff member, with relevant professional experience / qualifications. At Presbyterian Support we offer a safe and supportive working team environment. The role offers stimulating, challenging, rewarding work, an opportunity to contribute to strengthening families and the community. The role will require collaborative responses in order to facilitate good outcomes with our clients, while working at our Ashburton based office.

It all started back in 1990 with Stuart Tarbotton and one digger. In the years since, Tarbotton Land & Civil has grown to include the whole family, plus 40 or so dedicated staff. But one thing hasn’t changed - our commitment to putting in the hard yards for our clients, whatever the job may be. We’ll never compromise on our high level of service, quality and accuracy, and we always deliver on our promises. About the job Tarbotton Land & Civil are subcontracted to a major roading contractor for 7 years, maintenance grading half of the roading network for the Ashburton District Council. Tarbotton Land & Civil are actively seeking an experienced grader operator to start immediately.

Administrator - Permanent Part Time, 21 hours per week (Job Share) A primary focus will include reception duties, greeting all clients, members from the community, and provide support to the PSUSI team. Along with other defined tasks specific to the Centre. The ideal candidate is required to be efficient and competent in administration services including; computer data entry, word processing/secretarial, reception, some clerical and accounting as required by Presbyterian Support.

As an experienced grader operator, you will play a key role in our ‘Done Right’ approach to maintenance grading. You will be responsible for preparing and operating machinery to a high standard while completing the required maintenance on time. You will be fit, healthy and commit to being a punctual and honest team player who will help deliver the right outcome the first time round using modern fit for purpose machinery to get the grading Done Right. Skills you will need • Preferably 5 or more years experience operating graders • The necessary licences to operate machinery on the road • Self-motivation, able to work unsupervised and willing to learn new skills • To be a team player and have good communication skills • The ability to complete a job to a high standard • A good attitude towards health and safety • Ability to complete neat and tidy book work on time • Experience operating excavators, rollers, loaders, tip truck etc., may be advantageous in securing this position

The Job description is available on the PSUSI website https://www.familyworksuppersouth.org. nz/administration-2021-ashburton or confidential enquiries welcomed by emailing Suz Hutchinson at susanh@psusi.org.nz

As a team player of Tarbotton Land & Civil, you can expect a competitive employment package, a positive and safe working environment, ongoing training and development, along with access to modern fleet and facilities. A company vehicle and phone will be provided for work purposes. Above all else, you will experience firsthand working with a team of 40+ people who love what they do and come together to deliver successful outcomes.

We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, better prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

Are you interested in working for Tarbotton Land & Civil? Please give Stuart a call on 0274 350 963 or send your CV to info@tarbotton.co.nz.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111. For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care. If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

DUTY DOCTORS Tinwald Medical Centre, Archibald Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Eastfield Health, 135 Tancred Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Methven & Rakaia Area

For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the after-hours service each weekend. Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered

Business Area: Residential Area:

Call us free on (0800 787 797). Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days. Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Lifeline Sunday. Toll-free: 0800 353 353. Countdown Pharmacy, Ashburton South, 2 East Street, OMMUNITY ERVICES open from 9am - 8pm daily.

Information Centre

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Pharmacies

Please contact directly for hours.

Emergency Dentist

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

HELPLINE SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846). Direct dials to a volunteer. Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm,

3.6 m2 $450 delivered within 30km of town boundary. Smaller loads by negotiation. Phone Dave 027 492 0875 FIREWOOD. Dry Bluegum. $350 per cord delivered, Ashburton. Phone 0210 639 242. PINE Logs for sale, 25 ton, $1400 delivered, and green macrocarpa, split and delivered, 3.6m³. Please phone 027 611 3334.

MEETINGS, EVENTS ALLENTON SPORTS CLUB 14 Cavendish Street Bowling Club AGM 2.30pm Sports Club AGM 3pm SUNDAY MAY 23, 2021

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

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer outside of these hours leave a message. advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Ashburton Rest Homes

Dry bluegum firewood for sale

We Help Save Lives

Applicants for this position should have a New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

MEDICAL SERVICES

FOR SALE

Please apply through www.seek.co.nz/ jobs/52201974. Applications close 24th May, 5pm (Please note PSUSI will be reviewing applications as they come in and may place prior to this date).

What’s in it for you?

Weekend Services

A S H B U R T O N SOCIETY OF ARTS. Autumn Show, Short Street Studio. Guest Bronwyn Shimmin, together with local members. OPEN WEEKENDS, 11am4pm or when signs are out. Enquiries, Ngaio 3084533.

Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm. Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

Ashburton Operations Centre ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS

Mon - Fri 5pm Mon - Fri 5pm

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend. VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Cody Wong. Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, 17 May 2021 Deliberations on submissions for the Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31 To be held in the Council Chamber, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch Deliberations will commence following the Hearing of Submissions which commence at 12.30pm, Monday, 17 May 2021 Agendas will be available online at http://www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings at least two days prior to each meeting. Dr Stefanie Rixecker CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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Whilst this year the virus seems under control, the devastating social and financial effects are still with us.

Your donation has the ability to change lives.

There are New Zealanders who are still struggling. Please open your heart and help make a difference—by making a donation.

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Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries:

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Daily Diary SUNDAY, MAY 9

2021 10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Thomson Street, Tinwald led by Rev Johanna Warren. Retiring offering for the work of Presbyterian Support. 127 Thomson Street. Tinwald. 10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Sinclair Centre. Park Street. 10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Holy Communion. Thomson Street. 10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome. 67 Cass Street. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street. 10am-4pm ASHBURTON FORKS GARDEN RAILWAY. Model train garden railway open days, today and tomorrow. adults $4, kids $2. 132 Melcombe Street. Tinwald.

11am ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS. Autumn Show with guest Bronwyn Shimmin and a good selection from local members. Open weekends 11am-4pm and other days when signs are out until Friday 21 May or by appt. Phone Ngaio 308 4533. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

and Wednesday. Enquiries to 308 6817. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Mondays and

Fridays. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion. 1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong, counting. Waireka Clubrooms. Philip Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 7pm-9.30pm R AND R LINEDANCING ASHBURTON. Upper Improvers/intermediate weekly line dance classes. Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON, 206 CLUB. Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Enquiries to 308 6817. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street Methven. 10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at All Saints Anglican Church. Chapman Street, Methven. 12pm-2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (Signing

Centre). JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House, 44 Cass Street. 1pm AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Bridge Street, Rakaia. 1pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Competition and social play, all welcome. 115 Racecourse Road. 1pm-2.30pm R AND R LINEDANCING ASHBURTON.

Weekly beginner/improved line dance classes. MSA Social Hall. Havelock Street. 1.15pm R.S.A. INDOOR BOWLS. Weekly social indoor bowls at the RSA Linton Lounge. Cox Street. 3pm-4.30pm R AND R LINEDANCING ASHBURTON. Weekly Intermediate line dance classes. MSA Social hall. Havelock Street. 7pm-9pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Badminton Club night. All abilities welcome. EA Networks Centre. River Terrace.

48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am-11.30am PICKLEBALL ASHBURTON. Check out this fast growing racket sport. Come and have fun every Wednesday. Equipment is supplied. EA Network Stadium on River Terrace. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street. 10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Hip Hop for Seniors. Phone 308 6817. Seniors

Centre. Cameron Street. 10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. 206 CLUB. Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Enquiries to 308 6817. 10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at Buffalo Lodge Hall. Cox Street. 10.45am

MSA TAI CHI. Seated classes, $3. Classes start this week. MSA Havelock Street. 1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre and afternoon tea. all welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain. Philip Street. 6.30pm-9pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS. 6.30pm-7.30pm weekly beginners learn to line dance following onto easy intermediate level at 7.30pm-9pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813131.

Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Fine with high cloud. Northeasterlies.

Sunday: Fine with high cloud and northeasterlies. Evening showers with a southerly change, possibly heavy. MAX

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street. 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Service led by Rev Heather Kennedy. The Chapel at Paterson’s. 530 East Street (cnr).

MONDAY, MAY 10 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON, 206 CLUB. Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday

TUESDAY, MAY 11 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Badminton, daytime section, all abilities welcome. EA Networks Centre. 10am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session, classes start this week, MSA, Havelock Street. 10am

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in hall. 48 Allen’s Road. Allenton. 8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Lake Emma, Phone Jenny 308 6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West. 9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at St David’s Union Church.

MAX

21 MIN 1 4

Saturday: Fine with high cloud. Northeasterlies. Sunday: Fine with high cloud and northeasterlies. Evening showers with a southerly change, possibly heavy. Monday: Cloud and isolated showers clearing, and becoming fine. Northeasterlies developing.

A ridge moves east of the North Island on Saturday allowing a low and its fronts to descend onto the South Island. A trough moves northwards over the country on Sunday, weakening over central New Zealand later on Sunday. Northwesterlies strengthen again on Monday ahead of another frontal system which moves over the country on Tuesday.

Around The Region Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Canterbury High Country

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Saturday: Cloudy. Rain near the divide, possibly heavy from evening. Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h, rising to gale 75 km/h by midday, and to severe gale 95 km/h by evening. Wind at 2000m: NW 40 km/h, rising to gale 80 km/h in the morning and to severe gale 110 km/h in the afternoon. Freezing level: Above 3000m. Sunday: Rain near the divide, possibly heavy, clearing afternoon and evening. Elsewhere, mostly cloudy with a few showers in the morning and afternoon. Wind at 1000m: NW severe gale 95 km/h, easing to gale 60 km/h in the afternoon and becoming light in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 110 km/h, easing to gale 70 km/h in the afternoon and to W 40 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: Above 3000m, lowering to 2800m.

22 1 5 25 1 1 1 9 1 2 20 1 5 23 1 1 1 9 1 3 1 8 1 1 1 9 9 20 1 1 1 9 1 3 22 1 0 1 9 1 2 Monday: Mostly cloudy, with early drizzle in the east. 1 9 1 5 23 1 2 1 9 1 5 Rain developing about the divide later. Light at first, N 20 1 0 23 1 0 1 9 9 developing later. For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

Monday: Cloudy with light winds at first, then becoming fine and northeasterlies developing. MAX 20 MIN

Readings to 4pm Friday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 16.0 Minimum 5.2 Grass min -0.6 24hr Rain mm 0.0 0.4 Month to date NE 31 Wind km/h Strongest gust 10:48am Sun hrs on Thu 7.8 52.1 Month to date

Methven 13.9 2.3 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 16.1 16.3 4.3 2.0 -1.3 – 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 NE 48 E 19 12:35pm 2:30pm 6.9 – 52.2 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

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Monday

Ashburton H 1:25am 1:45pm Mouth L 7:32am 7:52pm

2:08am 2:27pm 8:11am 8:34pm

2:48am 3:07pm 8:48am 9:14pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

1:58am 8:07am 1:52am 7:55am

2:41am 8:51am 2:32am 8:32am

H L H L

new May 12

1:12am 7:23am 1:09am 7:16am

1:36pm 7:49pm 1:29pm 7:36pm

2:22pm 8:36pm 2:11pm 8:18pm

3:05pm 9:21pm 2:51pm 8:58pm

7:31am 5:28pm

7:33am 5:26pm

7:34am 5:25pm

3:29am 4:11pm

4:31am 4:30pm

5:33am 4:51pm

first qtr May 20

full May 26

last qtr Jun 2

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ANNIVERSARIES GOLDEN WEDDING

Join us for an evening with

It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Baby

NICOL – BEE Kevin and Glenys were married 50 years ago, on May 8, 1971, at St Paul's Church, Oamaru. With love from the family xx

IN MEMORIAM

BOX, Gaynor Verna – In loving memory of our dearly loved and special mother who passed away 10 years ago, (9th May). Such cherished memories you left behind. Deep in our hearts you will always stay. Loved and missed every day. From all your family.

STEVE TEW A fantastic way to support Junior Mid Canterbury Rugby.

6PM | HOTEL ASHBURTON

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM MCRU

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

To book email: marketing@midcanterburyrugby.co.nz or call 027 625 8055

For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

620 East Street Ashburton Phone 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

Single tickets $99. Tables of 8 & 10 available.

OF CHARGE Please email your photo and 30 words or less to classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Show off

Grooves – Presented by Primarily Dance Trust

Wednesday 9th June 7pm Tickets Adults $38 / Child or Student $32 (fees apply) Grooves is an electric mix of classical ballet, jazz in pointe shoes and contemporary dance set to thee Rock Music you love. Performed by six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best professional dancers Grooves has everything from traditional tutus to sequins.

Venice Qin

DEATHS

Canterbury owned, locally operated

Free

Following the successes of Just the Boyz, Not Just the Boyz and Just the Boyz are Back Variety Theatre Ashburton brings you it’s only Rock ‘n’ Roll Baby featuring many of your favourite songs from decades gone by like Sugar Sugar, You’re the Voice, Wagon Wheel, Sweet Caroline, plus many more. Directed by Gavin Templeton, Musical Director Sarah Templeton and Choreography from Jessie Thomson joined by a cast of talented local performers It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll will leave you wanting more Baby.

FUNERAL FURNISHERS

E.B. CARTER LTD

26 MAY 2021

21st - 29th May Tickets (fees apply*) Adults $59 | Senior/ Student $49 Group 6+ $5 off per ticket \ Tuesday Treat $10 off per ticket

Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433

Thursday 10th June 7pm All tickets $20 (fees apply) This 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Auckland is coming to wow our stage. With a newly released selffunded single “Queen of the Night” which was produced by Laughton Kora and mixed by Tiki Taane, Venice is excited to power pop show to Ashburton.

The Boss – Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show

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FUNERALS

Thursday 15th July 7-30pm Tickets Adult $65 / Group 6+ $55 each/ Senior, Student $55 (fees apply)

YOUR ONLY LOCALLY AND FAMILY OWNED

With a full complement of 9 musicians who will bring you the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. This is a 3-hour world class show featuring the entire Born in the USA album, plus more.

BOX-OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Fri – 9am to 5pm TICKET OFFICE 03 307 2010 211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700 Jo Metcalf

18-22 Moore Street, Ashburton | 0800 263 6679 027 637 1229 | www.memoryfunerals.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 8, 2021

191 Burnett St, Ashburton 308 6173 • realestatenewzealand.net.nz

view any of our properties from the comfort of your home in 3D...because you can!

RESIDENTIAL

315a Tancred Street • Three bedroom townhouse • As new, double glazed • Easy care, private section, fully fenced • Double garage • Close to town centre • Early inspection advised • All offers considered after 2pm, 18 May 2021 Offers Over $369,000 Open Saturday 8 May 12.00 - 12.30pm

NEW LISTING OPEN

First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $310pw (Conditions apply)

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

3D VIRTUAL REALITY TOURS

315c Tancred Street • Modern double glazed property • Fully fenced, private secure section • Positioned nicely for sun • Ideal retirement/ investment • Urgent inspection advised • All offers considered after 2pm, 18 May 2021 Offers Over $369,000 Open Saturday 8 May 12.30 - 1.00pm

NEW LISTING OPEN

First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $251pw (Conditions apply)

ID:E725

Wonderful Home With Large Section

First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $335pw (Conditions apply)

LIFESTYLE

OPEN

• Modern, recent renovations throughout • Open plan kitchen/ dining/lounge • Mostly double glazed • Large covered entertaining deck • Four car garaging, Two driveways • Subdivision potential (subject to own due diligence)

• Private 1/4 acre section • Three bedroom Summer hill Stone home • Warm open plan living, double glazing, log burner, heatpump Large sunny deck for entertaining • Possible subdivision (subject to your own due diligence) Offers Over $365,000

Offers Over $399,000

Open Saturday 8 May 10.30 - 11.00am

ID:W718

First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $302pw (Conditions apply)

Building Is Underway! • Wanting brand new? This family home will be ready for new owners in just a few months. • Buy now and you could have the option of choosing your colours, adding a garage or carport! • Spacious open plan living, jack ‘n’ bathroom, three bedrooms and built for all day sun. • All offers considered after 2pm, 12 May 2021 Offers Over $389,000 First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $327pw (Conditions apply)

ID:E723

• Be quick, this won’t last long! Offers Over $295,000

First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $251pw (Conditions apply)

ID:E722

Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover! • With a little TLC this home would make a great investment! • Three bedrooms, open plan living • Two toilets • One sleepout, one hobby room • Large deck for entertaining • Double garage, single garage plus carport • Suit invest or first home buyer Offers Over $379,000 3

ID: E718

Fresh As A Daisy! • Permanent material home, nicely positioned for all day sun • Freshly painted throughout • Open plan living with flow to outdoor deck • Hothouse, garden shed, raised garden beds, chicken coop • Double garage with drive thru option Offers Over $349,000

D L O S First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $235pw (Conditions apply)

Sales Consultant - Lincoln Linda Cuthbertson 0274087965

ID:R087

• Business C zoning.

First Home Buyers From 10% Deposit $318pw (Conditions apply)

Sales Consultant Manu Otene 022 308 6885

• Large section with three bedroom property and large garage and carport.

$25,000 to date and counting!

Manager/Sales Consultant Trevor Hurley 0275 435 799

1012m² - Pure Potential! • An excellent opportunity for first home buyers/ investors/developers.

We put our heart into every home we sell! Being proud supporters of the Heart Foundation of New Zealand means we donate from every property sold!

1 2 ID:E726 5 Rolleston St, Rakaia

Sales Consultant Stephen Watson 027 433 9695

Sales Consultant Julie Srhoy 021 354 885

ID: E719

Sales Consultant Deborah Roberts 0210 752 180