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High demand for properties By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

The median house in the Ashburton District rose 6.1 per cent in the last 12 months according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). The figures show house sales slowed in the district in April but the median price rose to $400,000. Harcourts franchise owner, Tammy McDougall said there is a high demand for properties of all types but that the demand outweighs the supply. “While we are lucky to still be getting good numbers of desirable new listings coming into the

Tammy McDougall. market, there are still not enough properties to meet the current demand we are seeing from buy-

ers,” McDougall said. A lot of the interest was from out of district she said with people looking to sell their homes in other regions in the $800,000 plus range to “move here and buy a $500,000 home, have a smaller mortgage and better standard of living”. “Their money goes further here as our prices are cheaper. “Investors are still active, [this week] I sold a property at auction to a buyer from the North Island sight unseen and over the phone. “First home buyers are active, but are often missing out due to their budget and property expectations.” Harcourts Ashburton have recently upgraded its preferred sales method to be by auction

marketing she said, to give buyers enough time to view and consider a property before it was already being sold. It is a fairer, fully transparent process, buyers can see what other buyers are offering to pay, then make a decision whether they wish to purchase.” The median price in the Ashburton District rose 6.1 per cent from April 2020 ($377,000) and 4.4 per cent from March’s figure of $383,000. The number of properties sold was up 400 per cent but that was due to the country being in lockdown in April last year when there was just nine sales compared to the 55 in April – which was down from a busy 75 sales in March.

Regionally, Canterbury’s median house price increased 22 per cent year-on-year to $566,000, up from $464,000 at the same time last year. The number of properties sold in Canterbury during April (1076) decreased 23.6 per cent from March (1409), however, this is the highest number of properties sold in April since 2007. The number of residential properties sold in April across New Zealand was the highest number of properties sold in an April month for five years with 7218 properties sold. Reinz acting chief executive Wendy Alexander said they expect the normal winter slow down over the coming months, before picking up again in spring.

St Luke’s organ reaches its centenary By Malcolm Hopwood

For about 30 years, young Anglican boys from Hinds would pump the bellows of the organ at St Luke’s for threepence a Sunday. The organ was purchased from Charles Begg and Company, Ashburton, and installed in St Luke’s Church in 1920 to commemorate the 12 parishioners from the district who lost their lives in the Great War. There was no electricity, so the organ could only produce a sound when air was pumped into the pipes. Boys were rostered on each Sunday and received pocket money for their efforts. Later the payment was doubled to sixpence. While the centenary of the organ should’ve been celebrated last year, Covid-19 interfered and so members of the Hinds Co-operating Parish are holding a service of dedication at 2pm tomorrow. Lillian Wakelin, a member of the parish council, will lead the service with local historian, Jo Wilson, delivering a brief history of the organ and the men who lost their lives in the First World War.

However, the jewel in the crown will be the positive pipe organ, to give its official title. Graham Gunn will play it during the service and also give a brief recital. These days the organ is supplemented by a keyboard in the church, but it’s still played, on occasions, at Christmas, for funerals and at special events. One of these was for Wakelin’s parents’ wedding and it holds a special place in her memory. “It’s important we remember and celebrate it tomorrow,” she said. It cost the parishioners 200 pounds at the time and, at its commissioning, the church raised 14 pounds for “the starving women and children of Europe”. St Luke’s started its life as an Anglican Church but, since the 1970s, it’s become a co-operating church with the Presbyterians. “Now we’re a community church where people from a number of faiths worship most Sundays,” Wakelin said. “The centenary is important because the instrument has been an essential part of services and to have it played is exciting,” Jo Wilson said. It’s uncertain whether the Queen sends her congratulations to organs when they reach 100.

Right – Parish Council member, Lillian Wakelin (left), and historian, Jo Wilson, put St Luke’s organ, Hinds, through its paces. PHOTO MALCOLM HOPWOOD

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No plans for cat chipping By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

There are no plans for Ashburton to adopt rules around feline microchipping despite regular reports of missing cats in the district. But the prospect of further conditions on Mid Canterbury cat owners in future are far from scratched, according to Ashburton’s mayor Neil Brown. The Selwyn District Council said it is the fourth council to establish conditions on the microchipping of cats this week. Councils in Wellington, Whanganui and Palmerston North have previously adopted microchipping rules for cats. Councillors at Selwyn signed off on a Keeping Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw at Wednesday’s meeting following strong public support. The rules come into effect on July 1, except conditions on cats which come into force 12 months later. Brown said that although cats had been discussed at council, there was no mandate to implement any management strategies. “Council is looking into and researching what other councils have done or are doing in this space to better understand implications, for potential future considerations for the district,” he said. Ashburton woman Karen Kilgour’s 11-month old cat Minnie has been missing since February. She said the bylaw was a good move. “I don’t mind microchipping,” she said. “It is a good thing. She added that cost may be a deterrent for fellow owners and the effectiveness of microchipping also relied on lost cats being physically located. “If someone has taken a cat or set cat traps it’s not going to help.” Cat Rescue Christchurch said that over 80 per cent of microchipped cats are found and reunited with their owners. With no leads for her absent feline, Kilgour picked up a kitten, which was microchipped, from the SPCA this week for her grandchildren. Mid Canterbury-run commu-

Ashburton woman Karen Kilgour believes the Selwyn District Council’s rules around microchipping cats are a good move. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 140521-AB-1994

nity pages are often littered with reports of missing cats on social media. “Heaps go missing around here without a trace,” Kilgour said. The new bylaw in Selwyn also sets rules on the numbers of hives and poultry allowed, and where and how they can be housed. It also covers issues such as nuisance, including odour and noise, and will allow the council to investigate and act on nuisance complaints relating to animals. The introduction of the regulations follows extensive campaigning over the past two years by Springfield Township Committee secretary Sean Ellis due to a need to “regulate feral cats”. He was delighted at the result-

ing bylaw. “It’s all about protecting the domestic cat, protecting the cat that we love,” he said. “What we’ve got up here is that we’ve got so many cats getting dumped all the time and we’ve got no way of trapping cats and saying that’s a domestic cat and that’s a feral cat.” He strongly advocated for a microchipping policy to be implemented in other Canterbury districts, including Ashburton. “The only thing that councils are frightened of is the backlash from the public,” he said. “Everyone has a cat story and they’re starting to realise that there are two cats out there; there’s the loved cats and there’s these feral cats.” Now from

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A wheelie good idea By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

A petition has been circulating in the community to support the creation of a new bike park in Ashburton. The bike park would be a learn to ride type facility, similar to ones in Christchurch and Timaru. Sue Yearbury believes that many families in Ashburton don’t have the luxury to travel up to an hour to use the facilities, and shoudn’t have to as a similar facility in Ashburton would be an asset to the district. Yearbury created the petition two weeks ago and it has currently attracted 431 signatures. The bike park models roads, complete with traffic lights and stop signs, to help educate young riders on how to navigate the real roads. Yearbury has been an early childhood educator for 30 years so she knows how important it is for children to be out in the environment. Taking her own child to Westburn Reserve Bike Park in Christchurch, it would always be a whole afternoon affair and there were always plenty of families making use of the bike park. “I would notice people would go there to spend a large amount of time there, it’s large enough the children don’t get bored and there is a lot of space for fam-

ilies to picnic and watch over their children,” Yearbury said. The reason for the petition online was to show the Ashburton District Council that there is a public interest to have something similar here, she said. There was no submission to the current draft long term-plan, but the council has advised its policy and strategy team has connected Yearbury with Lesley Symington from Safe Communities as they submitted to the walking and cycling strategy last year, which outlines the plans for increasing walking and cycling in the district for the next 10 years. In the action plan for the short term of 2021-2023 the strategy has a high priority to investigate a learn-to-ride cycling space on council property. “Our roading team is impressed with the project in Timaru and sees real merit in doing something similar here in Ashburton,” council strategy and compliance group manager Jane Donaldson said. “This project will flow through into the roading team’s work programme once they have undertaken the necessary work to understand the resources required. Yearbury hopes that the proposed new bike park gathers more support to ensure it goes ahead. “Ashburton is a town that has a lot to offer, I just want to see more done to harness that,” Yearbury said.

Right – Excited in the hopes of a bike park where kids can learn the road rules and road safety while on a bike are (from left) Caleb Nixon, Millie Waipouri, and Sue Yearbury. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY

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Life-saving drug out of mum’s reach By Malcolm Hopwood

A life-saving medication could help an Ashburton baby with cystic fibrosis, but her mother can’t afford it. Trikafta has an annual price tag of $450,000 and is well beyond Dominique Ward’s ability to purchase it. The drug is available in the United Kingdom but is not an option in New Zealand. The medication works for about 90 per cent of those with cystic fibrosis and increases lung function and weight gain, reduces the burden of treatment, improves the quality of life and extends life expectancy. Ward is a solo mother with two young children, Evie-Rose is seven and baby Georgia is six months old. “When the government is spending millions on Covid-19 vaccines and its marketing campaign, then you’d think they could put aside funding for a life-saving drug,” she said. Ward’s world was turned upside down when Georgia was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) through a heel prick test as part of Christchurch Hospital’s newborn screening. When Georgia was a month old, mother and daughter entered hospital again for further tests, antibiotics and physio training to help clear the thick, sticky mucus in the lungs that CF people secrete. Georgia is now on long term medication to prevent infection and pancreatic enzymes which enable her to absorb nutrients. Mother and daughter also attend cystic fibrosis classes and, this week, Georgia had her first swim at EA Networks. “Swimming is good for the lungs and we’re attending once a week as part of a babies’ class,” Ward said. “The treatment is working, but I’m aware that things will be tougher as Georgia gets older. “At first I was in denial, but then realised that I had to do everything I could to help her.” Ward devotes a lot of time to Georgia and is supported by her parents and

brother who live in Ashburton. She’s a full-time mum and wants the community to understand that cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects more than Georgia’s lungs. It attacks their energy and digestive system as well. She supports Cystic Fibrosis’ annual appeal from May 1-31 which is calling on the New Zealand public to help “give a future” for Kiwis with CF. Cystic fibrosis severely impacts both the quality and length of life. There is no cure and only half of those with CF reach the age of 31, Cystic Fibrosis NZ said. The “give a future” appeal calls on New Zealanders to help change this and give a brighter future for Kiwis with the complaint.

The treatment is working, but I’m aware that things will be tougher as Georgia gets older. “CF imposes a heavy burden with significant quality of life, social and economic impacts of people with CF, their families, whanau and communities,” Cystic Fibrosis chief executive, Jane Bollard, said. “Proceeds from the appeal will be used to advocate for access to trikafta and other life-saving medications, provide counselling and emotional support, financial help during hospitalisations and transplants and medical equipment to improve quality of life.” Ward said it’s important for the community to understand what CF is and how it affects about 550 Kiwis throughout New Zealand. • Donations can be made online at www.cfnz.org.nz/donate or by texting FUTURE to 4462 to make a $3 donation.

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Free legal advice on hand By Malcolm Hopwood

If you’re in dispute with your neighbour about an overhanging tree or you’re scrapping with family members about dad’s inheritance, then the Ashburton Law Practitioners’ Society (ALPS) can give you free advice. For several decades, ALPS has provided free legal service to Mid Canterbury people for about 10 minutes a session. President of ALPS, Jane Argyle-Reed and secretary Tim Burtenshaw from Argyle Welsh Finnigan, said Ashburton is well served with offers of legal guidance on a number of issues. Each month, a duty legal practice is at the end of a phone or available face-to-face if required. This month it’s Arrowsmith Law. Argyle-Reed said the service is for people who struggle to afford legal representation or are uncertain about taking a particular direction. “Often when they call, they just need guidance or advice,” she said. “We do it because we see it as a community service and have done so for a number of decades.” Both Argyle-Reed and Burtenshaw agree it’s rewarding when they can help people sort out their problems. The calls may be about trust questions, employment issues or disputes with neighbours.

Death in Rakaia A person has died after an incident that involved a ride-on lawnmower in Rakaia on Thursday night. Emergency services were called to the incident in Rakaia just after 8.30pm. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson confirmed the incident involved a ride-on lawnmower. A police spokesperson said the death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner.

Nurses strike Nurses have voted to strike for an eight-hour period in a month’s time over a breakdown in pay offer negotiations. The New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation, which has 30,000 members working in district health boards (DHBs), says members are angry at the first DHB pay offer last month and overwhelmingly voted to strike.

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Ashburton Law Practitioners Society (ALPS) president, Jane Argyle-Reed and secretary, Tim Burtenshaw. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

However they’re not the only legal organisation providing free advice. In recent years Community Law Canterbury has visited Ashburton every Thursday offering a similar service although they apply a financial threshold. They see it as valuable as it

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gives practical training to law students. The Ashburton Law Practitioners’ Society’s purpose isn’t limited to free appointments. They offer an annual scholarship for students from either Ashburton College or Mount Hutt College who wish to study

law and meet every second month for social and educational purposes. Last month they were briefed on the Ashburton District Council’s long term-plan and in June the chief executives of irrigation companies will address them.

Protesters sang their displeasure about water quality up to those sitting inside the Environment Canterbury offices on Thursday. About 200 gathered at lunchtime to tell council what they thought about its record and asked for more of a say on the granting of irrigation consents including the recent granting of another 10-year consent for the Mayfield Hinds Valletta irrigation scheme.

False alarm The smell of electronics burning at Ashburton College prompted a visit from the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade on Wednesday morning, however upon arrival the school confirmed everything was under control.

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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: Do we have enough vaccine? We have arrangements in place with Pfizer, our vaccine supplier, to receive enough vaccine for everyone in New Zealand, aged 16 and over, to receive two doses before the end of the year. The vaccine is much sought after globally, and Pfizer can’t supply all of it at once, or even in a few short months. We are receiving regular deliveries over 2021. That’s one of the reasons we’re pacing the vaccine rollout across the whole of the year. Our supply will get tight towards the end of June, but we are expecting bigger deliveries from July to stock us back up.

Where are we up to with our rollout? We are slightly ahead of schedule with the rollout. We have made good progress in vaccinating Group 1 (border workers and the people they live with), and Group 2 is well underway (this includes high-risk frontline workers and people living in high-risk places). We will start to vaccinate people in Group 3 (including everyone over 65, disabled people and people with underlying health conditions) at the end of May. Some district health boards have started limited vaccination of Group 3 already to make best use of the vaccine supply they have. See what vaccination group you are in at Covid19.govt.nz/myvaccine

Can all the members of my household also get vaccinated? Group 2 includes older Māori and Pacific people. If that’s you, and you are being cared for by whānau, your household members and carers can also be vaccinated. Other people in Group 2 can also get the vaccine, but the people they live with aren’t being vaccinated yet. That’s because we are prioritising people most at risk of getting seriously sick or dying if they get the virus. We also need to manage the numbers of people being vaccinated at any one time, to ensure a smooth rollout.

People in Group 2 include frontline health workers and long-term residential care workers. If you are in these groups and haven’t been contacted by your employer or health provider yet, please contact them to book an appointment. The vaccine is free for everyone aged 16 or over. There will be enough available to vaccinate everyone aged 16 and over by the end of the year, but we have to pace ourselves.

How effective is the vaccine, and what does 95% mean? This vaccine is highly effective if people have both doses. That means, 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 against getting seriously ill.

How do we know it’s safe? Medsafe (New Zealand’s medicines safety authority) only grants consent for a vaccine to be used in Aotearoa once they’re satisfied it’s safe and effective to use. All COVID-19 vaccines go through the same safety steps, and must meet the same robust standards. There have been no shortcuts taken in granting approval.

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New airport tenants will have to pay market rates By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Growing interest for hangar space at Ashburton Airport is going to come at a cost for incoming tenants. The Airport Authority Subcommittee imposed that new leasees at the site would be required to pay full market rates at a meeting at council this week. The conditions come amid “increased interest” in hangars and land at the site. A total area of 1100sqm has been set aside over the past month for four new hangar sites to be built. Two helicopter operators have also expressed an interest in occupying space or building hangars at the airport. Ashburton District Council property officer Zane Adam did not believe it would be a bitter pill to swallow for new leaseholders. “The way demand is going, I don’t think people will have too much of an issue paying a little bit more than what people currently are,” he said. An Airport User Group meeting around future development at the airport is scheduled for May 25. The rates would be costed at

By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

An aerial view of the 100-plus hectare Ashburton Airport which is attracting burgeoning interest from potential tenants. PHOTO ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL $6 per sqm for recreational users and $9 per sqm for commercial users. Council was currently charging $4 for recreational users. Rates at Ashburton were more favourable than other spots such as Christchurch and Rangiora. The airport occupies more than 100 hectares of land near the Mid Canterbury town, and

costs council about $150,000 to run. However it recoups just $30,000 in income from users and land leaseholders. The committee hinted at a lift in fees for users last year due to a vast gap between operating costs and income. Mayor Neil Brown asked at the meeting whether the favourable rates had made the

site an attractive proposition. “The airport is attractive because the rates are good, but the airport is so easy to operate in,” Adam said. “It’s just a pleasure to fly into.” Brown said it should not be up to the ratepayer to contribute to someone’s hobbies. “It’s not a cheap sport so they should pay the market rate at least,” Brown said.

If it’s too good to be true, don’t go there By Malcolm Hopwood

Every day victims of fraud are contacting Ashburton banks, asking them to block credit card and account details. BNZ manager, Ashburton and Methven, Karen Burrowes, says scamming is rife and there’s been no let-up since the start of the year. She estimates thousands of dollars are being scammed locally each week. Burrowes is disgusted at the recent scam where people are allegedly calling from Age Concern to confirm that cheques are no longer acceptable as a form of payment for membership. Instead they ask for a person’s credit card details and then make unauthorised purchases using the card. Age Concern is warning people the callers are fraudulent. “This is a scam and no Age Concern people are making calls of this nature,” the charity said. “If you receive a call like this, don’t give out your credit card details.” Burrowes said the practice is disgraceful and the callers are targeting older, more vulnerable people. “It’s happening at the moment because banks are phasing themselves out of cheques by the end of June and people might think the calls are legitimate,” she said. The Age Concern fraudsters are among a variety of scams

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confronting people at present. Burrowes warns cellphone users of a bill payment text asking people to confirm a payment between $600 and $1000. When it’s queried, they’re put through to scammers who “work their magic by seeking customer information so they can take over their computers”. “Let’s log on to your computer and check your details out,” is frequently asked. Burrowes said if you’re contacted by Spark, one of the longest running scams, or CourierPost, or IRD or your bank, requesting access to your computer, don’t give it. Banks don’t contact customers via laptops or computer. She also reminds people not to save their password on their computer. “If your laptop or phone is lost, then someone can access your password details. “All phones must be locked so only the owner can use it,” she said. Burrowes warns that scamming is not going to decrease. “Scamming is a fulltime job and people are becoming more sophisticated by engaging better English speaking callers,” she said. Burrowes regularly speaks to groups about fraudsters, the latest scams, phasing out of cheques and different options of banking. She’s spoken to four different groups in the last month. Her advice is be vigilant, be careful and, if it’s too good to be true, then don’t go there.

ANZ Bank manager, Karen Burrowes.

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Hospice Mid Canterbury will officially open its new building on Sunday. Hospice NZ Patron & Ambassador Jo Seagar will join Mayor Neil Brown to open the new hospice base on Havelock Street. The organisation’s hard-working fundraising team recently secured their target, $500,000, for buying the building, but are not resting on their laurels. The need to raise funds for ongoing services and therapies to clients and their families, which currently numbered 67, continues as hospice does not receive government funding. So they are holding a Bubble and Bling afternoon at Trotts Gardens on May 29. The afternoon will offer an afternoon tea prepared by local chef Chantelle Quinn and two special guests showcasing their fragrance and wine ranges. Presenting on the day will be Benny Castles, a partner, designer, and director of WORLD, and Virginie Le Brun, marketing manager of No.1 Family Estate wines and former Shortland Street actress. Castles will take an eye-opening and entertaining masterclass on the history, culture and the cult of fragrance., Le Brun will be introducing the wines of No.1 Family Estate who lead the industry in using Méthode Traditionelle, and included in her presentation will be a demonstration of “sabrage” which is the opening of the wine using a sabre. This weekend however, the focus is on celebrating what they have already achieved with the opening of their building. As part of Hospice Awareness Week, they are holding an open day on Tuesday from 10am to 3pm. Matt Roxburgh from EA Networks will be running one of the client exercise therapy sessions for the public from 10-10.45am, and there will be a number of therapists, members of the hospice biography writing team, hospice assessors and staff on hand all day to give the community an opportunity to discover what hospice does, and to answer any questions they may have, spokeswoman Diane Haslett said. Then on Thursday, Barry Hayman will be holding a talk about his personal cancer journey from 10-11am. * Bubbles and Bling is on Saturday May 29 at Trott’s Community Garden from 1.30pm to 4pm. Tickets are $95 and are available from belinda@hospicemc.nz or phone (03) 3078387.

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Hospice Awareness Week This coming week is Hospice Awareness Week. With the help of the community, Hospice Mid Canterbury has just purchased its own building and extends a warm welcome to the official opening at 70 Havelock Street, tomorrow Sunday 16th May at 2.45pm. For those wanting to find out more about Hospice and what it does, there will be an Open Day Tuesday 18th May. See programmes (right.) Our hospice in Mid Canterbury provides a wide range of services for locals with a lifelimiting illness. While we don’t offer any clinical services, the supports on offer can make a big difference to daily life, not only for the person but also the people around them. At the moment, we are helping 66 clients and their families.

Official Opening Programme

Sunday 16th May 2.45pm • Welcome—Jane Wright • Speaker Jo Seagar HNZ Patron

• Mayor Neil Brown and cutting of ribbon • Afternoon Tea

Open Day Programme

Tuesday 18th May 10am to 3pm

All day: • Therapists including massage, reflexology and acupressure • Biography service • Assessors and staff available to answer any questions 10—10.45am Exercise therapy with Matt from EA Networks

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Purchasing from the Hospice shop helps us to provide our services free to people in the Mid Canterbury district.

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17th to 23rd May May Activities For clients and caregivers

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here are lumps of wood throughout Mid Canterbury, often abandoned or given away as firewood, that have finished up being cut, sanded or turned on

John Millichamp’s lathe. They have ended up as objects of beauty, always functional, that populate John’s home, or presented as gifts or crafted on commission. The wood comes from anywhere, often handed to John, picked up at demolition sites or dropped off at the Ashburton Woodturners workroom at Plains village. At times they’ve represent something special. He has a chest with a secret apartment he’s made from

John Millichamp defies age. At 90 years he’s still active either in his workshop at home, or at Plains Museum. His ability to turn wood began when he was young and he’s continued to craft bowls eight decades on. But between those times he’s lived an eventful life both here and overseas. By Malcolm Hopwood. kauri when the old railway goods station was pulled down. The chest won first prize in the only competition he’s ever entered. John was also commissioned to make a wooden lectern from domain trees destroyed following the “big blow” of 1975. The upturned trunks lay there for several years until John was asked to fashion the lectern before they were hauled away and burnt. The lectern was presented to the borough council although John doesn’t know what’s happened to it since. At one level John is an accomplished woodturner, at another he’s been a teacher, nurseryman, lilly grower, lay preacher, hunter and borough councillor. When you mention the name Millichamp, you think of the nursery that stretched from the Main South Road down Carter’s Terrace. While at Ashburton High School, John worked for Harry, his father, doing

manual jobs. Following school, he returned and focused his attention on wages, finances and running the office. But in-between there were three years when he attended Bible College in Auckland and felt the call to teach the local population in Somalia. He’d met Patricia (Paddy) Godfrey and, after two years of Bible study, they married and left for Mogadishu. John recalls a boring journey by ship from Auckland to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Colombo, Aden and then a flight to Somalia. “It was a United Nations protectorate, run by Italians, and was a good life. We were part of a mission station, comprising people from New Zealand, Australia and the US,” he said. “I liked the Americans best.” However, after a few months John, Paddy and baby David were sent 250 miles inland to a small, isolated village where they were the only Europeans. To this day John has no idea why. They had no transport, there were little services and they had an infant to look after. It was a period of anxiety and John recalls Paddy being unable to sleep. They returned to New Zealand after a year feeling unfulfilled. “We had wonderful memories but didn’t complete what we wanted to do,” John said. One incident still remains, vivid in his mind. The family was about to go on furlough to Nairobi, when John heard a noise in the house. They were sleeping under a mosquito net when a different sort of creature tried to penetrate their home. John got up, was smacked

around the head by a blunt object but chased two intruders out. There he was fired at by a third hoodlum. He felt the bullets wiz past his head by and smack into the wall. It was unnerving. John knew about firearms. He’d been a keen hunter and brought back guinea fowl and gazelles to the mission station. “All were good eating,” he said. But, on this occasion, he was on the receiving end. His father had bought a double barrel shotgun for John when he was 18. It was meant for his 21st but he couldn’t wait. He’d go out hunting with his brother Ted and regularly shot deer and rabbits. “I took the shotgun with me all the way to Somalia and back and then dropped it by mistake in the Ashburton River. It’s never been found,” he said. Following a further 10 years working for Millichamps, John was ready for another challenge. With funding from his parents’ legacy, he bought Lilyfields at Mount Somers. “I was my own boss, we owned the land and had a beautiful home,” he said. “We planted, cultivated, grew and sold lillies of all sizes and colours.” Christmas lillies were popular and marketed by mail order throughout New Zealand. “Working the soil and driving the tractor was part of my heritage.” However when John had a slight stroke which required a quadruple bypass, it was time to sell the business to David and Wendy and settle in Tinwald. Retirement isn’t in his DNA. Instead, he activated a hobby that had been within him since childhood. As a youngster he made scale models of World War Two aer-

John Millichamp exhibits a bowl made from olive wood that originated from a plantation in Westerfield. PHOTOS MALCOLM HOPWOOD

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Above – The perfect wooden ball. John smiles with satisfaction as he completes a wooden ball for the baseball and bat competition in Timaru later this month. Left – John Millichamp cuts up a piece of olive wood with the bandsaw at Ashburton Woodturners.

oplanes such as Spitfires and Hurricanes. His dad gave him a place to work while at Millichamps and he built woodturning sheds wherever he lived throughout Mid Canterbury. Now 30 years later his hobby has become a passion. “I go to the woodturners clubroom twice a week and my spare time at home is tied up with working in my garage,” he said. John enjoys a variety of timbers including yew, kauri, beech and cherry, to a less extent. At the moment he’s working with olive wood from a plantation at Westerfield. The wood is unusual, the colour is vibrant and it’s easy to work. John is also fascinated by diseased parts of wood. He likes burl wood, the nobby growth on the base or trunk of trees. It’s unpredictable and he never knows what it will turn out like. “I love the colour of wood, the feel and the satisfaction of producing something worthwhile within a couple of hours,” he said.

“There’s a sense of pleasure in preserving and shaping a piece of wood.” John has enjoyed the friendship of other woodturners but has a special memory of an American, Tom Dotta, a woodturner, who came to live in Mid Canterbury from California. He spent several months in Ashburton but, when immigration

I’m fit, mobile and mentally alert,” he said. In the next few weeks he’ll compete with other woodturners for the legendary Tina Turner Trophy. John is one of a team of three who must produce a bat and baseball from a block of wood in 15 minutes. He’s not going to let someone half his age beat him. Back in Ashburton he’s found

I’ve had a charmed life. At 90, I’m fit, mobile and mentally alert made it too difficult for him to live the gypsy life, he sold up and returned to the US. However not before he paid for John and Paddy to spend a month there. “While the girls went shopping, we attended two symposiums, observed the best, worked in Tom’s workshop, produced a couple of bowls and returned home upskilled in woodturning.” “I’ve had a charmed life. At 90,

time to be a borough councillor for four terms, see the town grow and develop and he’s been an active church member. “I was a confirmed Anglican but a convinced Baptist,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of questions to ask when I go to heaven. For example, if Noah’s flood was literal, was the water salty or fresh?” Saint Peter better be on his toes when John arrives.

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Local connection to Phar Lap By Connor Lysaght

ven if you have no interest in horses, the name Phar Lap will still be familiar. Bred at Washdyke, he was a highly distinguished racehorse during the Great Depression, having won countless races in Australia throughout his life – he even had his own feature film in 1983. Tinwald has a distant claim to fame in the equine world – there was once a mare at Grove Farm, Tinwald, to whom Phar Lap was related on the maternal side. Edward Gates was stud manager for John Carter and Robert Wilkin, and it was their collective decisions and famous horses that made the name Grove Farm synonymous with greatness.

John Carter, joint owner of Grove Farm until his death in 1884.

Grove Farm In 1873, Robert Wilkin and John Carter took up a 900-acre block which came to be called Grove Farm. Previously Carter had managed the Maronan Run for Wilkin, and they became partners upon their joint ownership of Grove Farm. The first known farm manager was Robert Jeff, who was there until 1876, and then Edward Gates followed. Gates came to New Zealand on the Rangitikei in 1880, and was appointed manager of Grove Farm. Gates and Carter were enthusiastic when it came to importing and breeding horses, as evidenced by their prolific buying and selling. They were among the earliest in the Tinwald district to import Clydesdales from Scotland – one in particular that they had acquired was paraded through the main streets of Ashburton on its arrival. A sale of 80 horses on behalf of Wilkin and Carter in 1882, which was advertised in the paper, just goes to show the sheer volume of their work. John Carter even went to America, to acquire six trotting mares and three stallions for Wilkin. Carter imported plenty of thoroughbred stock, whom alongside their progeny brought fame to Ashburton County and Grove Farm. Perhaps their most important mare, Miss Kate, was imported to New Zealand from Britain by

Horses at Grove Farm, date unknown. Carter, and she was tended to by Gates during the trip. Gates was clearly devoted, and when John Carter passed away from a long illness on the 26th of April 1884, he ended up buying what remained of Grove Farm following sale and subdivision by Thomas Bullock and Friedlander Bros (119 acres of the original 900). Gates owned Grove Farm for another 15 years, selling to James Hampton in 1899. Grove House, the Carters’ residence on Archibald Street, remained in the possession of Mrs Carter until her death in

1913.

Claim to fame Miss Kate, the mare mentioned earlier, is Tinwald’s link to the famed Phar Lap. Not only was she an ancestress of Phar Lap, but her progeny also included Fast Passage, a filly that won the New Zealand Cup in November 1932, and Kindergarten. She was also the dam of Perkin Warbeck, another well-regarded horse owned by Gates. Minerval, who came second, also traced back to Miss Kate from Grove Farm.

Other famous imports of Carter’s include Macsiccar and Forget-Me-Not, whose descendants also became well-known. An article from the Ashburton Guardian, 21st of March 1932, describes Miss Kate as having been “undoubtedly one of the most valuable assets of the early studs, and her progeny, all bred at Grove Farm Stud, Tinwald, under the guidance of Mr Edward Gates (stud manager for Mr Carter, and later owner of the Welbeck Stud, Tinwald), can claim rich honours in our Stud Book.” Clearly Carter, Gates, and Wilkin were a successful trio when it came to their knack with horses, and it was their expertise that helped put Tinwald and Ashburton County on the map in the world of equine sports and breeding.\

Edward Gates in 1898. At this time, he was the chairman of the Tinwald Racing Club Committee.

Critters, Creatures & Curiosities

Oil painting on display at the Ashburton Museum of Miss Kate, ancestress of Phar Lap and numerous other famous thoroughbreds.

The Ashburton Museum’s popular autumn exhibition Critters Creatures & Curiosities is still going strong – if you have not had a chance to come and see it yet, then be sure to pop in for a look. Taxidermy animals, curious clothing, and monstrous chunks of whalebone are among some of the things currently on display as part of this “curio cabinet-style” exhibition. Critters, Creatures & Curiosities is open all autumn.

Mr Robert Wilkin, whose birthplace, Tinwald Downs in Scotland, is the namesake of our Tinwald.

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Above – Publicity comes before performance. As the Queenstown Winter Festival’s snow goddess, Kathi Craig sang in freezing conditions for the media prior to a concert at ground level with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Left – As Carmen, Kathi taunts American tenor, Ron Stevens (Don Jose). Right – Learning a score can be tough work. Kathi had to memorise pages of music from the operetta, The Land of Smiles.

An opera diva’s life can be varied. It requires you to sing from stages around the world. Mostly they’re indoors at opera houses, town halls, theatres and concert venues, but sometimes the venue can be the grass, the winery, the deck of a ship or even up the mountain. Ashburton’s Kathi Craig has experienced all of them in a career that’s spanned five decades. This is her story.

Love and music is Kathi’s mantra

athi Craig has probably reached greater heights than any other singer. The heights reached was the top of Coronet Peak when she was invited to be the Snow Goddess as part of the Queenstown Winter Festival. To attract local and international tourists, she was asked to front the campaign, wear a New Zealand Wool Board cape, launch a new chairlift and sing an aria at the top of the peak. It was a successful campaign and Kathi featured on the front page of the Sydney

Morning Herald. But there was also a down side. “I found it difficult to breathe up there, I caught a chill and ended up in Christchurch Hospital with pleurisy. “The lengths you go to for your art. Next time I’ll ask for a stunt double.” Kathi, who’s recently moved to Ashburton, has vivid memories of the festival. She was also guest soloist with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra which was flown to Queenstown and performed outdoors on a stage that jutted out over Lake Whakatipu.

“I sang Ebben ne andro lontana from the opera, La Wally. It’s a dramatic aria, where the heroine sings in the snow and then dies in an avalanche. For that reason, the opera is seldom performed, but the aria is a favourite with many singers,” she says. But there’s always a danger performing outdoors in winter, even if the stage is covered. It can’t protect the artists from perpendicular rain. Kathi found herself drenched and, even the antics of compere, Paul Holmes, leaping about like Mary Poppins holding an

umbrella, couldn’t prevent water pouring into her mouth as she sang. “I almost drowned.” But Coronet Peak didn’t deter her from heights. She’s sung Climb Every Mountain from The Sound of Music many times and starred as Mother Abbess in several productions. “It’s a song of hope where the audience is transported to a special place, but it’s also fiendish to sing. You need to have a good range. “I love the mountains and have a sense

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Above left – Kathi, at home in Ashburton. Above right – Kathi has taken great delight in performing with her twin daughters, Marissa (left) and Marla, in concerts in New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

of awe when I drive up Walnut Avenue and see the Southern Alps. “But you can’t live on the mountain top forever and, for every high, there’s a low.” She recalls walking on stage in Albert Herring, a Benjamin Britten opera, and only the occasional note came out. Later she discovered she was pregnant which caused the loss of voice. She’s also sung opposite a tenor who, in distress, gestured he’d lost his voice. “It was a nightmare.” Every artist had to cover the musical gaps including the line-up of singers and other tenors hastily brought in to sing behind the curtains or on-stage holding a score. One particular highlight was being a Mobil Song Quest winner. Kathi’s Dunedin teacher, Vincente Major, formed a group of singers called The Majorettes. Their repertoire was a change from serious opera studies and they entered the group section of the contest. The recording session leading up to the final coincided with the birth of Kathi’s twins, Marissa and Marla. Because of

hypertension, she was on bed rest for 12 weeks prior to their birth with no voice, but then had to stay at Queen Mary Hospital for a further three weeks. “My teacher suggested I leave hospital to record and then return and so just over a week after they were born, I was in the recording studio. Three months later we were a Mobil Song Quest winner in the Christchurch Town Hall,” Kathi recalls. “I felt elated. I never expected to be there because of the drama leading up to the birth. I was exhausted.” In a five-decade career, she’s sung title roles in Carmen, Tosca, La Traviata, The Merry Widow, The Barber of Seville and studied Madame Butterfly. Of the operas, Tosca remains a favourite. She’s sung the role twice and says Floria Tosca is a strong woman who supports her lover, Cavaradossi, and has a strong religious belief. “Vissi d’Arte or Love and Music, Floria’s aria, is my mantra. I love Puccini, my music, family, teaching and my students and want to give them the very best of me,” she

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I just jumped and hoped they would move out of the way. They did very quickly

says. In the final dramatic moments of the opera, Tosca sees her lover killed and decides to take her own life by throwing herself off the palace parapets. “I had to learn to jump and land and, for many performances, I leapt about four metres on to seven or eight mattresses. On the final night, I looked down and there were four stage hands lying on their backs waiting to catch me. “I just jumped and hoped they would move out of the way. They did very quickly!” When she left Dunedin she toured Christchurch, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Hamilton and Auckland in operas, often appearing with Dame Malvina Major. “I was on the road for several years, but I didn’t enjoy living out of a suitcase. I was lonely, missing my husband and family,”

Above: Kathi and Marla duet together in a recital in New York in 2019.

Kathi recalls. She also had opportunities to sing in Australia and the United States, but family commitments prevented her. However, in the mid 1990s she was given the opportunity to travel to San Francisco and study voice science with one of the voice doctors at the Conservatorium of Music. “The study reinforced to me how important it is to study the physiology of singing and aerobic and diaphragmatic support,” Kathi says. “I was taught to breathe at an early age, but some singers find breath control difficult. If you don’t breathe well, you don’t sing well.” It’s even life-saving, as Kathi found out. In 2003 she suffered a series of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). She was taken by ambulance to Wakefield Hospital in Wellington to have major blocked arteries in her neck replaced.

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Above – One of Kathi’s highlights in 2020 was receiving the MNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) for her career as a singer, teacher and musicologist from the Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy. Inset – It’s sometimes difficult to “dance all night” in the musical My Fair Lady, especially when you’re glammed up for the Ascot scene.

From P19 “I now have replacement arteries,” she says. “My breathing saved me. Working my breath when I had TIAs helped the air flow to the brain.” For weeks Kathi didn’t know whether she could sing again. The neck is known as tiger country and the nerves in her neck were affected by surgery. Although opera was her first love, Kathi also had a passion for musical theatre, something that was part of her repertoire from Dunedin days. She’d played Eliza in My Fair Lady, Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Anna in The King And I and numerous leads in such shows as The Gypsy Baron, White Horse Inn, Land of Smiles, Evita and even the Joan Collins cameo in Joseph. “In Land of Smiles I came across my worst nightmare. I had a leading man who spat while he sang. It was pre-Covid-19 days and great globs of saliva flew through the air in my direction. I had to turn away from him and the audience and wipe my face,” she recalls. “In one opera I was attacked with a knife. It missed me but pinned my costume to the set. I had to die standing up.” Kathi recalls losing her crinoline petticoat in The King and I and having it sewn back on between scenes or having her costume stood on so many times that she yo-yoed across stage while singing. There’ve been many highlights in a career that’s lasted more than 50 years. One was singing Scottish ballads for popular tenor, Kenneth McKellar, who wanted to take her back to Scotland. That was an achievement for a soprano with Greek heritage.

Above – Kathi as Floria Tosca and Les Cleveland as the villain, Scarpia, pose for a publicity shot from Dunedin Opera’s production of Tosca.

Another was appearing in Chariots of Fire with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and leading Olympic and Commonwealth Games competitors. The programme celebrated our sporting heroes and heroines with music appropriately sung by Kathi and Ray Woolf or played by the NZSO. Sir Murray Halberg was very emotional and said it was his first experience of sport and culture coming together so effectively. Kathi’s also sung for royalty, for politicians and prime ministers – Sir Robert Muldoon liked her bottom – and appeared as Marilyn Monroe with the Rodger Fox Big Band. “I sang I Want To Be Loved By You in a pink dress, with diamonds and a pink feather boa. Marilyn is a tough act to follow. I just made myself believe I was her,” she says. One of her greatest pleasures has been

performing with her identical twin daughters, Marissa and Marla. They’ve sung throughout New Zealand, at the America’s Cup and in Australia, the United States and Europe. “They could sing even before they could talk and both have gone on to professional careers overseas,” she says. “We have natural harmony and can instinctively sing together. You see the emotion on people’s faces when we sing our rendition of The Rose.” Kathi has a lasting impression of singing with Marla and her husband, Daniel Rodriguez, in New York two years ago with stellar accompanist, Roger Buchanan, from Ashburton. She then went on to enjoy Daniel and Marla’s recital at Carnegie Hall. Last year she received recognition for her decades of singing and teaching. Kathi was honoured by the Queen and received the MNZM (Member of the New

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I prayed I wouldn’t trip as I walked to the podium to receive my honour from the Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy Zealand Order of Merit) in a ceremony at Government House in Wellington. “I felt very nervous. For one who is used to facing thousands of people on stage, I was humbled and felt very honoured,” she said. “I prayed I wouldn’t trip as I walked to the podium to receive my honour from the Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy.” Kathi loves Ashburton and its people who’ve made her very welcome. “I’m enjoying the opportunities to speak about my life, my career and music,” she says. She’s been commuting to the North Island for master classes and teaching and, while she hasn’t advertised locally, she’s already receiving inquiries about teaching in Ashburton. Kathi’s accepted a couple of students and has been impressed with their talent. While living in Dunedin, she pioneered Start Singing, classes for people who would love to sing, but believe they can’t, or those wanting to resume singing in a non-threatening environment. “I say to people ‘do you want to sing? Think you can’t? Yes you can’!” Over the last 30 years she’s taught thousands of people to sing who never believed they had a voice. “I teach them how to move and find their voice. It’s a class, not a choir,” she says. “The benefit of singing is that you feel happier, your health improves, you gain confidence, it improves your social skills and keeps you young. “The end result is you can sing and use your voice to benefit yourself, those around you and the wider community.”

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Stages of retirement

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of experiences that keep them part of the greater community. There are activities co-ordinators and there are plenty of outings to local events and activities. For many people moving into a residential facility, the government will cover most of their costs, through a residential care subsidy. Qualification for this, however, depends on an individual’s assets and income and some may be required to pay most of the cost of their care. Most resthomes have a range of services such as hairdressers, podiatrists, newspapers and internet access that will need to be covered by the resident. Residential care facilities are staffed by registered nurses and by highly skilled carers who become an important part of residents’ lives. Across Ashburton there are facilities that cater for all levels of care. TERRACE VIEW

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Coldstream Lifestyle Village offers resthome, hospital and respite care as well as several villas for independent living. It is also linked to a cluster of villas in the grounds of St Stephen’s Church. RADIUS MILLSTREAM

Radius Millstream is positioned alongside the Lochlea Lifestyle Resort ensuring residents can receive the care they need without leaving the complex they may have called home for several years. There are two facilities that specialise in caring for patients with dementia. PRINCES COURT

Princes Court has rooms that look out onto landscaped gardens. It’s a facility that offers respite and specialised dementia care. Residents have access to a range of activities and are taken on regular outings. TUARANGI HOME

Tuarangi Home includes two dementia wings, 12 units in the Twigger Wing, 10 in Moule Wing. Both these wings are modern and purpose built to allow as much freedom as possible for residents. METHVEN HOUSE

The district’s smallest care facility is Methven House, with residents living in a villa owned by the people of Methven. The house is administered by a committee comprised of community members. Looking to the future Methven House residents will move from the character villa to a new complex to be built in Camrose Estate.

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Planning finances

he earlier you begin planning for retirement, the more prepared you will be when you do retire. The New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) payment for people over the age of 65 does help cover expenses in retirement, but will most likely not be the amount that you want to spend in retirement. You will need other sources to supplement your income in retirement such as personal savings, KiwiSaver, investments and assets.

er selling their house and downsizing or moving into a more manageable property. You can also consider getting a reverse mortgage on your house, which is when you borrow an amount of money against your property to be repaid when you sell the house or when you pass away. Applying for a reverse mortgage is a big decision that should be done with independent legal advice. You can find more information about that at Consumer. More information on releasing equity can be found at Sorted.org.nz.

PAYING OFF DEBT

If you have debt such as from credit cards or a mortgage, you should aim to pay these off as quickly as possible. Entering retirement mortgage-free will free up your NZ Super payments and will give you a chance to build your savings before you retire. You can find more information about paying off mortgages before retirement at Sorted.org.nz.

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WORKING IN RETIREMENT

There is no compulsory retirement age in New Zealand, and many people continue to work with flexible hours, part-time, or casual hours during their retirement. You can still receive NZ Super if you are over 65 and working or receiving an overseas pension. You can find more informa-

tion about receiving NZ Super and another income at Work and Income. EQUITY RELEASE

If you own a property or other valuable asset, you may find a lot of your money is unusable. During retirement, many people consid-

KiwiSaver is a voluntary savings scheme that helps you put money aside for retirement. You choose a percentage of your salary to be deducted and saved with a KiwiSaver scheme provider such as your bank. It is designed to help you save for retirement or to buy a first house. You can find out more about KiwiSaver on the IRD website. NZ Super is a pension that people 65 and over can receive. You can still receive it if you are not retired and it is not income tested. The NZ Super rate depends on your living situation, whether you are single or in a relationship, and whether you receive any other benefit. You can find general information about NZ Super at Work and Income. RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS PLANNERS

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When you budget is tight, finding money to pay your quarterly rates bill is not easy. However, the Ashburton District Council offer two options that take some of the pain away – a rates postponement scheme that means you can say goodbye to rates payments for ever, or a rates rebate scheme that offers a rates discount for people on a low income. RATES POSTPONEMENT

The Ashburton District Council offers home owners aged 65 and over the opportunity to cease paying rates for the rest of their lives. Sounds too good to be true – it’s not. It simply means you can opt to no longer pay rates and leave the outstanding bill for your estate to take care of. And that means more money in retirees’ pockets to spend enjoying life. It’s a flexible scheme that allows an over 65 home owner to postpone payment of all or a portion of their rates for a fixed or an indefinite period. This is subject to the full cost

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of postponement being met by the ratepayer. This includes interest payments and administration costs and the council being satisfied that the risk of loss in any case is minimal. The council needs to do its sums to ensure that there will be enough value in your property to pay the full amount of rates postponement when it is sold. If not, they may offer you a part postponement instead. Signing on for rates postponement is not undertaken lightly and the council requires the home owner to have at least one session with a Presbyterian Support counsellor to ensure they’re making the right decision for them. If you have a mortgage you can still apply for the scheme, however you will need to have written agreement from the financial institution which funds your mortgage. The flexibility of the scheme means a property owner can opt to repay their postponed rates in full or in part at any time without penalty. If the postponed rates remain unpaid when a home owner dies (or in the case of a

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Income is the main qualifying criteria for consideration for a rates rebate. To be considered for the full amount of a $655 rebate a home owner must have an income of $26,150 or less before tax. Even if your income exceeds the income threshold, you may still be eligible, depending on the amount of the rates. Non-retirees are also eligible. For them, the amount of income allowed increases by $500 for each dependent child.

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Shona overwhelmed by local support

hona McGrath is humbled by financial support she’s receiving from Ashburton people. Several fundraisers have netted close to $10,000 which has gone into a targeted account. Shona says the donated funds will be used for equipment or house modifications to assist her rehabilitation when she returns to Ashburton. While Shona was hoping to return home later this month, she said recovery was taking longer and it could be late next month before she’s discharged from Burwood Hospital. Infection has seen her admitted to Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department twice, the last being earlier this week. “I’ve had a number of setbacks which have slowed my progress,” she says. “I’m starting to rebuild again shortly.” Since her serious accident on January 4 while mountain biking at the Christchurch Adventure Park, Shona has been at Burwood Hospital adjusting to her new life. She is paralysed from below her shoulders and her treatment includes gym work twice a day to increase her upper body strength, physio and occupational therapy. She’s also had a couple of traumatic brain injuries, one three years ago in a bike accident and the other at the time of her January 3 injury. “I was foggy for a while, but I’m going to be fine.” “I’m at the rehab part of Burwood in a hostel allowing me to be more independent. I’m learning those skills I need when I return home,” she says. “It takes so much longer to have a shower and get dressed and I have to adjust to that.” At present Shona is experimenting with a trial wheelchair. It has a number of special features and Shona is trying out different frames and wheels until it becomes fit for purpose. Her challenge is to get back on a bike. “It needs to be adapted for the mobility I have, but riding has been a passion of mine for some time,” she says. “It may be a little way down the path but it’s one of my goals.” Another challenge is to drive her car and “get out with my dog”. Her long-term goal is to return to Advance Ashburton where she’s finance manager. The position is being held open until

Left – A recent photo of Shona McGrath before her accident, with two miniature schnauzer puppies. PHOTO LISA FENWICK

Below – Shona adjusts to life in a wheelchair as part of her independent living at Burwood Hospital. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Shona is ready to come back. Recovery has been slow, but Shona can’t see the point of “being negative or getting down”. “While I’m disappointed, I have a lot to live for, have wonderful support from family and friends

and I want to give something back to the community,” she says. Shona understands her needs will be different on her return. While ACC will pay for part of her ongoing rehabilitation, she is

aware her home and transport will require adaptation. She says the funding she’s received will be used for that purpose.

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RECIPE BOOK REVIEW recipes from Shared Kitchen

Shared Kitchen – Real Food From Scratch By Julie and Ilaria Biuso

heck out the cookbook stash in many homes and it’s likely you’ll find one or two with the name Julie Biuso on the cover. With 16 recipe books to her credit, it’s great to see her adding a new title to her stocks, this time one written in conjunction with her daughter Ilaria. And like its predecessors, Shared Kitchen is another hands-down winner. The book is a collection of innovative new food ideas, along with plenty of classics with the special Biuso shake-up. Shared Kitchen is all about making food easy, creating dishes that have eye and palate appeal without their creator having to spend hours in the kitchen. Among the recipes that cover just about every dining occasion are dishes that make the most of leftovers and vegetables are also given the star treatment. The book is based on the pair’s online foodie spot, Shared Kitchen. It was developed as a way of encouraging people to keep cooking from scratch. And that’s a Buiso specialty – no shortcuts. Julie is all about food as a way to bring family members together and her children Luca and Ilaria have been kitchen regulars since they were tiny. Working with her daughter on Shared Kitchen was an extension of her family-in-the-kitchen philosophy. That early exposure to cooking rubbed off on Ilaria and, in Shared Kitchen, she adds her youthful approach to her moth-

er’s vast experience and knowledge to create a book that is an intergenerational approach to food. The book is divided into 10 categories, ranging from nibbles and all-day breakfasts through to midweek meals, outside dining, shared food, comfort food and sweets. Each recipe comes with a short introduction that adds a personal touch and many come accompanied by handy recipe notes. In an era when recipe books may seem to be giving way to “ask Google”, Shared Kitchen is a great reminder of the pleasure of having a recipe book to browse through and find inspiration from. Reviewed by Sue Newman

Lamb and eggplant burgers

Lamb patties: 500g lamb mince 1/3 C finely chopped shallots 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1/2 t allspice 1t dried oregano Salt and pepper 1t crushed coriander seeds Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2T red wine 70g feta cheese patted dry with paper towel Olive oil

Eggplant and burgers: 1 large eggplant Olive oil Flaky sea salt 2 long pide loaves or 16 slider buns Spicy tomato chutney Baby rocket or lettuce leaves 16 or more cherry tomatoes, halved

Yoghurt dressing: 1C Greek yoghurt 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 2T shredded mint

– Combine all patty ingredients except feta. – Mix in 2T of water and then add feta. – Shape into 8 large or 16 half-size patties. – Stack on plate and cover with food wrap in fridge. – Can be made up to 8 hours ahead. – Bring to room temperature before

Oven-baked potatoes with garam masala and lime zest

1.2kg floury potatoes, choose long, oval ones Flaky sea salt 1/4 t chilli flakes Finely grated zest of two limes 1t garam masala

– Preheat oven to 190°C. – Peel potatoes and cut into fat fingers. – Soak potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 10 mins. – Drain and roll in a tea towel to dry.

– Put potatoes in a shallow ovenproof dish lined with baking paper. – Sprinkle with 1t of salt (or to taste) and chilli flakes. – Drizzle with oil. – Lift paper to gently toss potatoes and seasonings. – Bake for one hour, turning once or twice. – Stir through lime zest. – Sprinkle with a little more salt and garam masala. – Toss gently and serve.

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cooking. – Combine all dressing ingredients and cover in fridge. – Slice eggplant into thin rounds. – Brush both sides with oil. – Cook on preheated hot plate until tender and golden. – Transfer to plate and sprinkle with sea salt. – Cook patties on preheated grill. – Lightly toast bread or serve fresh. – Spread bread with chutney. – Stack patties and eggplant on top. – Drizzle with yoghurt dressing. – Add a few green leaves and 2 halved tomatoes. – Place half bun on top and serve immediately.

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Get busy in the garden whatever the weather

inter is just around the corner and while some of us may dread the countdown to colder, wet days, there is still plenty to do in the garden, so get the gumboots on and dig in!

Planting winter vege seedlings Winter vegetable plants should be well established by now. Keep planting out cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, silverbeet and spinach for a steady supply over winter.

Sowing ‘green manure crops’ You can rest parts of your vegetable garden over winter by sowing a green manure crop. Sow fast-growing annuals like common lupin and mustard directly into the soil. These plants improve soil structure, add nutrients, like nitrogen, naturally into the soil and can protect beds rather than leaving bare soil exposed to the elements. Once they have grown about 20cm and before they flower, cut the plants to ground level. After a day or so, chop them into pieces with a spade and dig them back into the soil. Leave them to break down in the soil for six to eight weeks before you plant anything new.

When planting into the rows, place strawberry plants 15-20cm apart and make sure the crown of the plant (just below the leaves) is sitting slightly higher than ground level. Add plenty of mulch on top of the soil around the plants.

Hedge pruning A good month to do a final tidy-up trim of hedges. There won’t be much growth until spring so don’t be too heavy-handed!

Planting garlic Garlic needs a longer growing season to grow lovely large bulbs, so May is the preferred month for planting. Buy garlic seed bulbs from your local garden centre as fresh is best – and the better the seed bulb, the greater the success! Always select a healthy-looking specimen, avoiding any that are too soft or have mould on them. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil that has been prepared with plenty of compost before planting. Gently break off each clove from the seed bulb (don’t bother with the very small cloves) and plant them individually about 40mm deep and 60mm apart with the pointy ends facing up. Cover with soil and a fine layer of mulch on top. New growth will appear in three to four weeks, but they won’t be ready to harvest until summer.

Fruit tree pruning

Strawberry planting time If you had a lack of fruit last season or your strawberries were small in size, consider removing any strawberry plants that are older than two to three years as

fruiting reduces over time. Replace old plants with new ones or plant out runners (baby plants also known as stolons). Prepare strawberry beds for planting by adding in plenty of compost and mound up the soil 80-100cm above existing soil into rows that run in a north/south direction.

Time to get pip and stone fruit tree pruning under way. Before you start, make sure your tools are sharp and clean to stop the spread of any disease. Always make a clean cut at a 45-degree angle so water will run off the cut and not invite fungal diseases. Having good access to fruit at harvest time means reducing the height of your fruit trees where needed. Remove any weak, thin growth and inwards growing branches. Thin out areas where branches are crowded – good airflow and access to sunlight is essential to ripen fruit. Spray trees with copper compound after pruning and add a layer of mulch around the tree, but not touching the trunk. For more gardening advice or information on the wide range of Daltons products visit www.daltons.co.nz

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A question of rust

Sheryl O’Reilly is this month’s winner with the following question: What can I do to avoid/minimise “rust” on my garlic? Can I still eat garlic that has rust by peeling off affected foliage? It is quite common to see rust (a fungal disease) on the foliage (leaves) of garlic plants. It is most prevalent in humid conditions where there is considerable rainfall or heavy night dews. Heavy clay soils that are poor draining will also increase the possibility of rust infections. Always ensure your garlic is growing in an open, sunny position in soil that is free draining. Fortunately, rust does not affect the culinary qualities of the garlic bulbs so is safe to eat. Unfortunately, once the rust has appeared there is little that can be done to treat it, therefore prevention is the best strategy in overcoming this problem next season. After the garlic has been harvested, destroy the infected foliage and remove from your property to reduce reinfection. Plant new, clean garlic bulbs into a part of the garden where garlic has not been grown before. Ensure this part of

the garden is weed free as rust may be present throughout the garden, infecting a number of common garden weeds. The soil should be well drained with fresh compost added prior to planting.

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Poppy on a place By Malcolm Hopwood

ee that sign? It’s impressive and stands out. It’s also commemorative. We’ve recently commemorated Anzac Day. Now here’s a further way we can honour our brave heroes of battle and the campaigns they fought. Ashburton, like many local authorities throughout NZ, will have streets that identify with servicemen and women and the contribution they made. We’re indebted to former borough and county councils who saw this opportunity to honour them, recognise their bravery and name streets after them. But, as the years have gone by, they’ve simply become part of our roading network. Their historical importance has been overlooked. They’re just a name that connects one road with another. It took Steve Parsons, a resident of Russell Street in the North Island, to inquire about the name of his street. He discovered it was Major General Sir Andrew Russell, a towering figure in the Gallipoli campaign. Steve did his homework and discovered that, by contacting the Poppy Places Trust, he could have the emblem of a poppy added to his street sign. So he petitioned his council which considered his request and approved the signage. Steve had a reason to be interested. His wife’s grandfather fought at Gallipoli and his dad served in the Middle East campaign. Dave Parsons also captained the famous Kiwis in rugby internationals against South Africa and Australia and went on to represent South Canterbury and be a South Island selector. Here in the Ashburton district, there’ll be streets named after World War One or Second World War veterans. The Guardian contacted the Ashburton Museum but they didn’t have a list, but was interested in the idea. We also emailed the Ashburton District Council but got no reply. However, there’ll be Guardian residents who know their street was inspired by a hero or heroine of either wars. We’d like to hear from you. When we know, we’ll submit the names to the Ashburton District Council and ask if those streets can be identified with a poppy by Anzac Day 2022. A plaque at the entrance to the street would also give pride to family members and add to the understanding of the emblem. Each serviceman or woman has a story to be told. This is one way of doing it.

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Finally ... a return to hypocrisy Y

ou can’t have it both ways. In a year when I thought the fight had gone out of Wellington and MPs were putting in as much performance as a retiree without viagra, finally a return to hypocrisy and politicians being two-faced. Directionless National kicked it off by watching re-runs of previous leaders and came across Don Brash playing to an audience of wealthy managers and owners who live in a suburb with an average house price of $800,000 plus. Here the newest group of Collinytes (acolytes who follow Judith), discovered a well worn approach to gathering three more votes. Get the leader they worship to wind up the fear factor amongst the converted by trotting out the lie that the indigenous loving ruling party is going to create a separate state for the crushed minority that has been shut out of any real wealth and opportunity. The lie is based on a report Labour had been looking at. Classic National Party playbook, but rather niave. It was like watching a sloth trying to catch a falling leaf in terms of success rate. The response from super mum with a smile brighter than a tequila sunrise was mildly intelligent and predictable as well. She argued back with National’s own words. Jacinda had Gaylord take time off catching eels on Great Barrier Reef to unearth a previous report that National had been looking at in the olden days when they were in power. It said bascially the same thing as what the newest report Labour had been reading. You can’t have it both ways Judith. You can’t come from a government that you were part

By Peter Livingstone OUT OF SCHOOL

off, that favoured empowering Maori, and then stoke fear when the opposition does the same. But Labour are no better. Win an election that included donations from various unions, and then tell members of said unions that we’re not interested in pay talks for the next three years. A facepalm moment, especially when it came within weeks of the electorial commission releasing details of who donated how much in the last campaign. Labour had managed to reach number one on the political pop chart and then tell their fans they’re not touring or releasing any new albums for the next three years. It took someone with constituent savvy, probably Jo ‘Lights On’ Luxton, to warn Wellington that she had some uncivil servants in the form of high performing primary school principals who would not be happy if staff’s pay was frozen. (That’s because they’re scared of coming back to a raft of resignations and having to teach five year olds!). Labour is now re-considering the previous statement it made on turning nurses’ pay packets into Eskimo Pies. Hang on, am I allowed to use that phrase? I can’t keep up with which words offend which people. Soon I won’t be able to tell a child to pick up a black crayon, or a white crayon, or that yellow banana peel. Anyway, it wouldn’t be a week of political posturing unless the lunch monitor got involved. De-

Who didn’t eat all their school lunches. lighted in seeing his big sisters make silly remarks, David ‘Red Tape Cutter’ Seymour launched a scathing one word attack on Chris Hipkins for not counting how many lunches are left uneaten. In the words of the Epsom micro manager, it was “irresponsible” of the Government to not be counting uneaten lunches. Oh yes, I can see it now. Welcome to the Ministry of Uneaten Lunches. Here we record on a daily basis who ate their lentil soup with a soy latte and who fed it to the pet rocks in Room 3. Remember, Act stands for cutting central government involvement and red tape. You can’t have it both ways David. You can’t have a party policy

that wants less bean counting, and then hassle the government because they aren’t counting beans! But at least the daft thinking displayed by the elected ones is not as down-right moronic as Americans. I actually had hope that the local occupiers of the once mildly palatable US of A would come to their senses once little hands, orange head, had left the building. But . . . no. In what has to be one of the stand-out demonstrations of stupidity in an online argument comes this utterly idiotic reply from a concerned American. “I think we should not give any more of our tax money to public education period! Instead, the

public school systems should be closed and private schools need to be funded using our tax money.” Yip, read that again to try have some empathy for the poor children that have that oxygensucking brainless moron as a parent. Apparently giving your tax money to a private school does not then make them a public school. Oh let me find it . . . hang on I’ve lost it, my will to live. Peter Livingstone is the principal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association.

NZ Music Month a victim of its own success? By David Cohen

hey say a week is a long time in politics, but a month of local music can feel longer still. We’re not even halfway through NZ Music Month, and already it feels like it’s had a rather good running time. History never repeats, at least according to one of the better-known bands the country is meant to be in the middle of celebrating – as has been the case since the turn of the century. When it comes to dedicated days, weeks and months, though, history also high-rotates. Increasingly, to some at least, this annual wall-to-wall emphasis on domestic product can feel a bit like one of those imported triple-album box sets that used to be all the rage back in the days when Kiwi music was strictly a niche interest and the need to promote homegrown talent was self-evidently a big deal. Back then, in the radio playlists and on the turntables of student bedsits, local artists struggled to make their singing voices heard above the international competition. Thus the creation of NZ Music Month, which was hatched

20 years ago by the NZ Music Commission, working alongside agencies such as NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand, APRA, the Music Managers Forum, and Independent Music NZ. Few would fault the entirely positive aim of making local recordings “firmly entrenched as part of our cultural landscape,” as the commission’s website gushes, as well as “a 31-day celebration of homegrown talent across the length and breadth of the country”. But well-wishers might also ask if the annual initiative has become a little bit of a victim of

its own success – and not just because the competition from international acts for performing in local venues hasn’t exactly been stiff during the Covid-19 era. New Zealand music in general is thriving in 2021, as least so far as any recording artists go. The need to introduce the punters to the good works of Neil Finn, Sir Dave Dobbyn or Hello Sailor has long passed. Long ago, the country’s once solidly left-field acts morphed into the music of choice for any government agency or corporate service putting callers on endless hold. Even if NZ Music Month

didn’t have the feel of a Boomer party – even if the public was being introduced to a stream of interesting new acts whose best works don’t stretch back decades – there’s also the issue of the event’s duration. If Jesus only gets the one day in December and a couple in April (although the theological significance of Easter Monday has never really been explained), how come the Kiwi jitterboppers get 31? Actually, according to Marketwatch.com, the compilers of the National Day Calendar, pretty much everybody seems to get some sort of day in 2021. The organisation receives 20,000 applications a year from those wishing to be associated with a particular date. And things have certainly come a long way since the Salvation Army first rolled out its National Donut Day in 1938 as a way of raising money for social causes. (Or was it eight years earlier when Hallmark Cards established Friendship Day? Opinions differ.) The calendar’s custodians are picky about who does and doesn’t get on. Although that hasn’t stopped them giving the greenlight to an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day, a CD Player Day, and a Virus Appreciation Day. Not

forgetting the National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbour’s Porch Day. Yes, really. There’s even a National Publicists Day, on October 30, in which people everywhere are asked to pause for a moment in appreciation for those who weave their magic over media releases. New Zealand music is worth more than most, although perhaps these days – like the best recordings it promotes – it could always do with a bit of fine-tuning time- and content-wise. How about looking to somehow fold it into the Matariki period? What better symbolic backdrop could there be for the country to celebrate the stars of the South Pacific? David Cohen is a Wellington journalist and author who writes frequently about the arts. Among his recent books is Book of Cohen, a critical work having to do with the life and times of the late Leonard Cohen. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

36 PUZZLES Puzzles and horoscopes Saturday, May 15, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

Cryptic crossword 1

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Someone wants you to make a change from your standard terms, and if you bend, he or she will, too. There is a place to meet – perhaps not in the middle, but you’ll still be better off for having made the deal. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Without grace, beauty doesn’t breathe; ornamentation doesn’t sparkle. With grace, bad ideas pass for brilliant; the mundane becomes magical. What exactly is grace? Whatever it is, you have it today. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Even though you think it’s obnoxious to draw attention to your work, unless you are seen exemplifying a quality, they will not understand who you are. Don’t do it for ego. Do it for clarity. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ll lean toward acts of gallantry, nobility, high character, forgiveness, generosity. This leaning changes the balance, and into magnanimity you’ll topple. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’ll be asked to make a judgment, and you really don’t have to. A stance of no stance keeps you in a perfect position. You can say very little, keep the mood light and move on swiftly. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Work absorbs and excites you. You’ll make a difference and have an impact. These are the sorts of efforts that make time speed. You’ll be happy for the puzzles that make everything stop for a minute. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The uphill climb won’t be safe until after the thaw. But wouldn’t it be silly to wait around? Since that won’t get you there at all, there’s no glory in taking that route. Go easy. Actually, it’s the only open route now. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Right now it’s a little hard to get people to give you what you need, maybe because you’re not entirely clear. Explore the topic. Ask yourself the sharp questions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): To complain always brings someone discredit. There’s a lot to try before it comes to that. Offer a solution if you can. Another way is to praise the way someone else did it and see if others follow suit. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): What you admire in others you can cultivate in yourself. This will eliminate the need for you to carry the kind of heavy energy that comes from wanting things from people. Self-sufficiency is light. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You have friends in powerful places. Though you rarely ask anything of these connections, it’s a secure feeling to know you could if you needed to. Still, the best security is knowing you have your own back. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Maybe you don’t completely judge a book by its cover, but you do get a pretty good idea about what language it’s written in, what era it comes from and more. Today, you’ll use every hint you can get!

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ACROSS 1. Eating meat makes the Navy voracious (11) 8. The tongue – and a lung – age had to adapt to (8) 9. It is an eternity at any time (4) 10. Poplar that trembles like a quill (5) 13. Work doggedly at skipper’s first record of voyage (4) 16. Second vowel repeatedly heard to slacken off (4) 17. End of movement for fish with a tail (4) 18. Sugar root honeymaker gets first taste of (4) 20. Intermediate class may be explosive (5) 24. The hour one met with disruption (4) 25. Break the rules of the ring in fine mix-up (8) 26. Presenting Count riding around (11) DOWN 2. She may be relatively free with her advice (4) 3. Words that signify nothing among sisters (5) 4. Virginia to take half of those invited, but it’s not certain (5) 5. Bowling spells finished by beginning of September (5) 6. With which one lying may come clean? (7,4) 7. Anyhow forged it for about a month if unwillingly propelled (4-7) 11. Capital in which one may get plastered (5) 12. Army signal half made gun go off (5) 14. The appearance of a lavatory on top of kitchen (4) 15. One’s actual existence may as well be given up (4) 19. Pleasure is free for one to deal with it (5) 21. Sharpened one in having hid one away (5) 22. Words notes are written to in a Lully ricercare (5) 23. Soon one won’t know who the author was (4)

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ACROSS 1. Hood (4) 3. Disguises (8) 9. Deceive (7) 10. Unpleasant (5) 11. Without warning (12) 14. Mythical woodland creature (3) 16. Fit out (5) 17. Self-esteem (3) 18. Stubborn, unyielding (12) 21. Frequently (5) 22. Feeling of discomfort or unease (7) 23. Follows, comes after (8) 24. Church seats (4)

Across: 1. Maritime 4. Scud 8. Nod 9. Canoe 10. New 11. Cleaner 12. Elude 13. Misinformed 17. Maple 18. Cottage 20. Own 21. Equus 22. Gut 23. Tier 24. Ancestor Down: 1. Menace 2. Ridge 3. Minor 5. Conjure 6. Dowser 5 15. Impost 1 7. Meteorites 9. Considered 14. Impinge 3 6 16. Better 18. Churn 19. Argot9

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DOWN 1. Shortens, reduces (8) 2. Squander (5) 4. Make an offer (3) 5. Deserving scorn (12) 6. Determination (7) 7. Pronounces (4) 8. Return (12) 12. Stir violently (5) 13. Castle (8) 15. Extremist (7) 19. Banish (5) 20. Defeat (4) 22. Crazed (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 15 Excellent letters, plurals, can you 20 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. die,Excellent dip, dire, drip, Previous solution: Good 11 Very Good 15 20 ide, ire, per, peri, pie, pied, pier, pride, pried, red, redip, rep, rid, ride, rip, ripe

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Log-jam at the top NETBALL

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

And so, the plot thickens. There’s a log-jam unfolding in Mid Canterbury Premier Netball after the first three rounds of competition, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get any clearer any time soon. If Thursday night’s round was supposed to provide some clarity on just who should deserve top-billing in what’s shaping up to be one of the closest competitions in many years, it failed to deliver with a complete swing around in results from what had unfolded in the opening two weeks. And now, with just two rounds remaining before Round One winners are crowned and the bottom team faces relegation into Premier 2 – the heat is right on. United, who seven days earlier had brought an end to the unbeaten run of Hampstead, fell to an improving Methven side in the middle match-up of the night, while Hampstead, clearly scorned by that defeat, delivered a telling blow to the competitions previous leaders, Celtic, with a big victory that made a statement which reverberated off the walls of the EA Networks Centre. And the night’s opener, between Ashburton College and Southern, proved to also be an epic encounter, with Southern producing their best performance of the season to win comfortably. And so, when it was all said and done, the competition was left with just one point separating the top four teams which, in a six-team competition, firmly underlines that we’re in for a closely-fought season of netball. Hampstead moved back to the familiar position at the top of the standings with their 37-27 win over the previously unbeaten Celtic. Taking the key learnings from their loss to United the week before, the side were a lot more polished, and found room more freely which opened up their attacking end to convert it into points. United’s bonus point for finishing close to Methven kept them near the top of the table. They were beaten 26-28 in a thriller in the middle game of the night. After losing their first game to Hampstead, Methven have shown good improvement over the past two weeks and with matches against Southern and Celtic remaining, they’re in a good position to push for a high-up spot at the end of the first round. After a couple of frustrating weeks, Southern put together a polished performance to open up the night’s play. With their usual gusto, they came out of the blocks firing on all cylinders, and took a rapid-approach to the opening stages STANDINGS Premier 1

Team Hampstead United A Celtic Methven Southern Ash Coll A

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Mt Somers Hampstead B Methven B Celtic B Ash College B United B

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Southern B Methven Ash Coll 10A Ash Coll U18 Mt Somers B

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Southern defender, Anna Tonks (left) in full flight during her side’s win over Ashburton College on Thursday night. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 130521-MM-003

of the match while College was left a little flat-footed. Using quick transitions through the mid-court, Southern were able to create plenty of opportunities in their shooting circle, with Shannon Vidler and Sarah McCormick on hand to turn the advantage into points. That pressure translated to a five-goal lead at the end of the first quarter, and Southern never really let the foot off the pedal from that point. They continued to make good inroads on attack, but were equally as dangerous on defence too, snaring plenty of turnovers and piling the pressure on the College shooters. The lead was out to eight by half-time with Southern up 17-9. That allowed coach James Love to make some positional changes in the second half and introduce some new players, and while College looked to try and reignite their match, the Southern onslaught kept coming. Vidler, in particular, was outstanding. Her long- to mid-range shooting was devastating, while her work off the ball to create space was equally as impressive. Southern were out to 26-15 leading into the final quarter, and while playing a more sustained style of play late in the game were still able to turn most possessions into points and round out the match 36-21 winners. College again were, at times, very good, but a heavy playing load over the past two weeks, with Supernet netball as well, and the absence of a couple of senior figures in the team from the match saw them unable to match the intensity set down by the Southern girls, who were deserved winners. Thursday night’s results set up some interesting matches next week, which could

well determine who faces the possibility of relegation at the end of round one, and who can confirm themselves as the topdog in the competition. Ashburton College will take on United in the early match of the week, before Southern look to continue their form of this week against the table-topping Hampstead. The night rounds off with a match which promises to be the game of the week, when Methven take on Celtic. In Premier 2 action on Thursday night, Mt Somers kept their training running with their third win of the competition which

sees them right in the mix for a chance at promotion. They beat Ashburton College 41-21 to move well clear on the standings. Hampstead B were too good for Celtic B in the opening match of the round, while Methven were impressive beating United 42-15. In Premier 3, it’s much the same with Southern the clear front-runners with three wins from three matches, thanks to their 17-9 win over Ashburton College 10A, while Ashburton College 18A grabbed a narrow victory over Mt Somers 21-17.

Shannon Vidler was exceptional in the shooting circle for Southern during their win. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 130521-MM-001

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BASKETBALL

Ashburton College boys’ basketball team 2021.

Ashburton College girls’ basketball team 2021.

Lessons learnt from early defeats By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Free throws, apparently they win basketball matches. And if the Ashburton College boys’ basketball team didn’t know it before the start of this week, they’re sure going to know it by the time they head onto the court next Tuesday. The young side began their Thomson Trophy journey this week against Shirley Boys up in Christchurch, losing the match 67-77 by the time the final whistle blew. However, had it not been for a case of the whoopsies at the free-throw line, the result could

have been very different. “We missed 15 free throws during the match,” coach Mark Douglas said. “If there was anything I would have thought could lose us the match, I wouldn’t have bet on it being free-throws, it’s something we are usually quite good at. “So, it’s safe to say there’s going to be some pretty intense sessions at coaching before our next game; the boys will be lining up free throws with a bit of sweat running down their brows.” While disappointing that a fundamental aspect of the game ultimately was the difference between winning and losing, Douglas said he was encouraging his side to keep their heads held

high, because it was still a strong performance to kick-start the competition. Aspects of the match were very good, but there was also some eye-opening, especially for the new players on just how physical the secondary school competition level of basketball can be. “We do a bit of a debrief in the van on the way home and physicality was talked about a lot. “It’s something we’ve got to work on, at this level you just can’t give other sides an inch in that department.” This year’s side boasts seven new faces to the competition and with a seeding of 11th from the 12 teams in Division One, Douglas said there was no expectation on

the shoulders of his young charges. For them it’s about creating opportunities out on the court on offence, making the most of possession and now you can add bringing the physicality to the game that’s required. “I don’t care if we miss a shot, it’s about the opportunities we took to get to the point where the option was there. “Because of our seeding, no one is really expecting much of us – but we’re a good young side who will give plenty of teams a fright out on the court, that’s for sure.” The side will now turn their focus to next week’s round two clash against Cashmere.

A big and strong side, they’re ranked up near the top of the competition, but for the Ashburton College side it’s a great opportunity to get out on home court and really show what they’re capable of. “It’s a big occasion, both sides at home – and we’re looking forward to it.” Also at home next week is the Ashburton College girls’ side, who, like their male counterparts, were beaten in the opening round of the Whelan Trophy on Tuesday when they went down to Villa Maria. They play Riccarton High School on Tuesday in the early match which kicks off at 5.15pm with the boys on the court at 7pm.

Checkers join Newlands at the top By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Newcomers Checkers now sit at the top of the Mid Canterbury Men’s A Grade basketball competition, after two rounds. Competition newcomers, Checkers have put the four other teams in Mid Canterbury’s Men’s A Grade basketball on notice by going twofrom-two after three weeks of the competition. The new-look side kicked off their campaign with an impressive win last week following the bye in the opening round, but took it up another notch this week when they easily accounted for Nomads 94-63 on Wednesday night. Despite the eventual big finishing margin, Nomads were still right in the match when down by just eight at half-time, but the Checkers big guns wound into their work beautifully, and piled on the points during the third and fourth quarters. Their lead extended from eight at the break to 24 at the end of the third, and then 31 by the end of the match, spurred on by an outstanding performance from Fletcher Arnold, who accounted for a third of his side’s points with an impressive 31, while Pip Johnston (16) and Kody Stuthridge (11) also made good contributions. For Nomads, Tom Patterson was

again in good form with 14 points, while Pasi Hala was his usually opportunistic self under the basket netting 13 for the match. Wednesday night’s round opened with Team MSA Donkey taking on Wildlife in front of a loud base of supporters, and the match didn’t disappoint, despite a strong second and third quarter from Team Donkey. There was nothing in the match at 22-18 at the end of the first quarter, but Donkey put on the burners in the second to add 25 points, while Wildlife could only add 12. The match looked to belong to the MSA side going into the final quarter with a 20-point lead, but a determined Wildlife kept coming at their opposition and ate back into the margin, but ultimately came up short, losing 83-75. Cam Butler was in standout form for Team Donkey, grabbing a match-high 30 points, with Gareth Hunt chipping in with 16. For Wildlife, Richard Benjo was the leading scorer with 17, ahead of Riley Sa who grabbed 10 points for the match. Checkers now sit on top of the table with eight competition points, alongside Newlands who are also undefeated through two rounds. Nomads currently hold down third spot on the standings, two points ahead of MSA Team Donkey, with Wildlife on the same points as them.

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INDOOR BOWLS

Change creates positive results By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Sometimes all you need is a little bit of change. After a few years of struggling to get entries for their championship events, the Ashburton Indoor Bowls Association tempted fate by stepping into the unknown this year, and changed a long-standing tradition for a number of their marquee events for this season. In normal circumstances, players would sort their own teams. Entering under one name for a championship, be it pairs, triples of fours. This year though, it’s an individual entry in both of the pairs and triples championships and one of the fours titles, with teams randomly drawn from the compiled entries. And if the championship triples, which have been contested for over the past two Thursday nights are anything to go by, then it’s been a great success. When the tournament was played last in 2019, nine entries were received for the event – this year more than 50 players put their names forward and 17 teams were drawn at last week’s qualifying night. This week, seven of those 17 teams returned to the post-section playoffs, while anyone who missed out on qualifying was in-

vited back again to compete in another drawn tournament which ran alongside the main event. By the end of the night’s play, Simon Thomas, Alex McLeod and Helen Rennie had emerged victorious beating Grant Wilson, Joyce Cleghorn and Wayne Hillgrove in the final 10-8. The win gave both Thomas and McLeod their first Ashburton championship titles, while it was No.2 for Rennie. In the drawn pairs event that was held for the non-qualifiers and other players who wished to have a game, Colin Gilbert and Jenny Nordqvist emerged victorious winning all four of their matches and picking up 113 competition points. They were well clear of Neil Atkinson and Linda Diamond on 99 points with Graeme Chapman and Ann Sunbeam third with 72 points. Players are back on the mats today for both the Jim Patterson and Ken Hampton singles which begin at 10am. The Jim Patterson is an open event, while the Ken Hampton singles is for players aged over 60. Qualifying rounds will be held this morning before the post-section play this afternoon. Then tomorrow it’s New Zealand Mixed Fours qualifying with teams vying for a spot in zone playoff with the hope of making it to the national final later in the season.

Peter O’Brien keeps his eye on the prize during the Championship Triples semi-finals on Thursday night.

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hen did it become that just being good at your job wasn’t enough to see you regarded as great? Like most of the cricketing world, the news this week of the pending retirement of test wicket keeper, BJ Watling was cause for a stop and reflect moment. A long-standing member of one of the greatest eras of test sides in this country’s history in the game. A genuine all-round good bloke, who was nothing more than an exceptionally good honest-toiler – Watling, I feel, is seriously undervalued. And now that we are set to lose his skill set from behind the stumps and in the middle-order, we’re going to find out why. The hope is of course, that whoever it might be that steps into the gloves will be just as good and offer just as much value – we all want that for our national team, for sure. But finding that person won’t be as easy as giving the job to the next person on the rank. Because while Watling lacked in the flash department, he more than made up for it in the traditional sense. His ability to bat for hours, holding up an end and keeping New Zealand in matches was almost unparalleled. On more occasions than we can probably

remember he’s saved us a test match through his batting prowess and stamina, and his deeds behind the stumps have been equally as effective. With the bat, before he embarks on an England tour that will be his last representing his country, he has scored 3773 test runs at 38.11, with eight hundreds and 19 half-centuries – a highest test score of 205 which came against England a perfect example of his contribution to the side. New Zealand were in trouble that day. 127-4 for the first innings, in strode Watling, seemingly knee-high a grasshopper with the top of his pads almost touching his chin and away he went. Grafting for hours he compiled a stunning innings to give New Zealand a fighting chance. Not for the first time, and certainly not for the last. With the gloves, he’s taken a New Zealand record 257 dismissals – and that doesn’t include 10 others out in the field. It’s seriously impressive stuff. Impressive numbers even. But Watling won’t be measured by the runs he made or the catches he took, he’ll be remembered for his pure tenacity, especially in the face of adversity. A wonderful cricketer who we, as a country, have been blessed to call one of our own and the only hope now is that he can cap of his stellar career with a world test championship victory next month. He deserves that.

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Magic mark looming By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

When you’ve won nearly 3000 races, victories on a winter’s Sunday afternoon probably don’t rate right up there in terms of satisfaction. But even Ricky May will have to admit to being rather satisfied if he gets to come home at the head of the field with The Terrorfier after race one tomorrow at Ashburton. That’s because May has had a bird’s-eye view to the trials and tribulations to just get the horse to the races, let alone get into a position where he looks primed to win a race. A result that by his own admission, May didn’t think would ever be possible. “It’s been a journey, that’s for sure – a testing one at times, to the point I wondered if we’d even get to the races, so to have him going so good this time in is really encouraging,” the champion horseman said. The Terrorfier is officially trained by May’s father, Terry and is owned by Warwick and Sue Bell from Methven, along with Ricky’s wife Judy. May said a lot of the credit for the turnaround for the horse could be pointed in the direction of Judy.

. . . but Ricky’s not getting terrified “It was Judy’s idea to start paddock training him, and I think it might have made the difference. “I’ve felt pretty sorry for Warwick and Sue, because for a while there all I was doing was ringing them and telling what was going wrong. “So it’s been nice to be a little bit more positive for a change.” The Bells and the Mays have been a long time in between drinks with The Terrrofier’s dam, Fiery Tart their last win as a combination, when she won at Addington in June of 2010. After a good spell, The Terrorfier has returned this campaign and produced two excellent performances from bad barrier draws. He finished fifth, first-up at Methven, and was then an equally as good sixth from well back in a fast-run 1700m mobile at Ashburton a fortnight ago. But tomorrow’s a different kettle of fish. There’s finally a good barrier draw to use, and a small field helps the chances too. “You’d like to think he’d be a bit of a chance in that field the way he’s been going.

“He’s matured a lot this time in and looks like he might be able to pick up a win at some point which would be great.” While light on numbers, May’s chances of victory don’t stop with just the horse he’s bringing from home at tomorrow’s meeting either. He has three strong chances in the three trotting races on the card, with smart three-year-old filly, Samantha’s Moon, looking a leading contender for local trainer Brent White. “I was rapt with her run last time out, she was really good in what was a very strong field. “I think she’s improving, she’s definitely getting a lot kinder to drive and relaxing in her races. “She would have to be a very strong chance in that race.” May was also hopeful of a strong showing from Jay Bee And Lou for young horsewomen, Rebecca Heads. “I thought it would have won a race by now to be honest, but we just need

things to go right early.” May also drives Call This Fun for Rakaia trainer, Alan Ford late in the day. A good fourth last week at Rangiora sees the talented trotter with more than a runner’s chance this week. And while there’s a milestone looming on the horizon, May’s preferring not to think too much about it. Instead, he’s taking it each week as it comes. Heading into racing last night at Addington Raceway – where he had a number of good drives – May was on 2991 New Zealand driving victories. “I’m not really stressing about it, what will be will be. It is hard to get those really good drives at the moment though, so you have to make the most of any opportunity you do get. “It will be nice when it happens, but you don’t want to get caught up in those sorts of things, so I’m just taking it week by week.” But, taking all things into account from the past 18 months in the life of one Ricky May, when that magic moment does come – there’s bound to be some emotion come with it.

Ashburton harness Tomorrow at Ashburton Raceway

R1 BRAND FAMILY ‘LONG TIME SUPPORTERS’ MOBILE PACE $8000 2400m 12:00 1 0 Mrs Washington R D Holmes T S Chmiel 2 645x0 Addo Carr 3 06x56 The Terrorfier R T May B N Orange 4 4x239 Ultimate Bird L F O’Reilly 5 5x232 Daggy Lamb 6 20x00 Press Play C J Defilippi J W Cox 7 35555 Leconte 8 600x Rocknroll Diva G D Smith 9 0 Maximilian Korbyn Newman 10 78765 Opawa Louie K G Cameron R2 T PEARSON MEMORIAL TROT $8000 2400m 12:25 1 68786 Goose Healy Neil Burton 2 0 Good Yaself J R Dunn Sam Thornley 3 6868 Myshout 4 x2563 Jay Bee And Lou R T May 5 0088x Emma Louise M P Edmonds 6 6x364 Moment Of Kaos J J A Young R D Holmes 7 77248 Jesper Fast 8 0500x Majestic Jag M J Williamson 9 00x70 Royal Jester R J Butt 10 Harry Potter R D Close J C E Thomas 11 9300x Venus Tyron 12 7404 Majestic Upstart S R Mcnally 13 0x535 Night Watch A L Clark 14 79655 Bourbon On The Rocks J Versteeg R3 LYSAGHT GLASS 2YO MBL PACE $8000 1700m 12:50 1 Joes Rock 2 Splash Of Crimson 3 Hiranya 4 8 Barnstormer

5 2 Beach Ball R D Holmes R J Butt 6 Glover B N Orange 7 5 Ajira 8 Major Memphis 9 Smart Watch R5 TRUDEON PAINTINGS MOBILE PACE $8000 2400m 13:15 1 29x48 Faze Of Glory 2 6 Slip The Hundy R G Anderson 3 97x3 Eliza Davolta 4 5376x Taurus Bromac Sarah O’Reilly 5 9 Scotlynn Surf R D Close 6 30534 Watching Our Coin M P Edmonds B N Orange 7 46 Chevron Art 8 Louthario 9 238 Alene L F O’Reilly 10 Stafford Gemma Thornley 11 0 Aftershock R5 AURIC ELECTRICAL TROT $8,000 2400m 13:40 1 217 Creme De La Creme R J Butt K M Barron 2 3 Listen Easy 3 0x00x Unique Marshall 4 6023 Dd’s Super Stuart J D Markham J D Harrington 5 x2296 Quik Shot 6 4080 South Park Laura Mckay K V Hadfield 7 80486 Break Free 8 35652 Martha Stuart 9 43350 Unique Rose S J Ottley 10 40400 Michelle 11 74975 Samanthas Moon R T May 12 5618x Bella Button R6 KELLY’S BAR & CAFE PACE $8000 2400m 14:16

1 Rockenroll Graduate J C Hay 2 American Outlaw Ben Hope 3 92084 Buckingham R D Holmes 4 7 Platinum Prince T S Chmiel 5 3542 Sweet Heaven C J Defilippi 6 370 Searing Light B N Orange 7 7005 Pure Courage Craig D Thornley M J Williamson 8 70x9 Morrissey 9 600x Rocknroll Diva G D Smith 10 0009 Webs Reactor C J Markham R7 NEUMANNS TYRES MBL PACE $8000 1700m 14:46 1 422 Acento R D Holmes 2 9 Like A Dream J R Dunn B N Orange 3 Zia Bromac 4 52527 Woodlea Beaver M J Williamson 5 68405 Stella’s Delight L D Mccormick 6 x0866 Rosies Terror G D O’Reilly 7 0x025 Opportunity Knox R D Close K V Hadfield 8 23266 Royal Ruby 9 23 Miss Serenade S J Ottley 10 x6843 Whole Lotta Rosie T S Chmiel 11 x4272 Big Mama Morris K G Cameron 12 Lil Ripper R8 STEWART & HOLLAND PACE $8000 2400m 15:11 1 15243 Megarock G D O’Reilly Lionel Dobbs 2 8 Pocket Call 3 44103 Missmollygoodgolly L D Mccormick 4 73673 Handsome Harry S R Mcnally M J Williamson 5 17x06 Shady Ruler 6 46645 The Conqueror S J Ottley 7 17 Betterthanhope J C Hay 8 400x0 Pink Flamingo Run B Weaver

9 0039x Little Rain J Herbert R H Jenkins 10 4030 Khaki Nui 11 150 Stac John Morrison 12 46425 Woodlea Diego 13 79590 Aveross Rustler R9 GARY McCORMICK TRANSPORT WINTER CUP $8,000 2400m 15:36 1 2016x Dynamite J W Cox 2 25464 Queenofdance S J Ottley 3 0x004 Elo Louise K G Cameron 4 87109 Immer Besser G D O’Reilly 5 24070 No Nukes Skipper J R Dunn 6 x4867 Arden’s Ace John Morrison 7 17090 Jake 8 17709 Lulu Le Mans 9 000x6 Tom Martin B N Orange 10 25660 Invaluable 11 10000 Stavros The Terror Sheree Tomlinson R10 ASHBURTON ART GALLERY HANDICAP TROT $8,500 2400m 16:04 1 60132 Rogie Falls S R Mcnally 2 47322 Sugarinspice R D Holmes 3 294 Call This Fun R T May L D Mccormick 4 58510 Maui 5 80078 Beyond The Horizon J W Smith 6 63447 Some Time 7 0470x With Ice T M Mcmillan 8 1700 Steel Dust 9 5306 Prince Ranier T M Williams Jason Ford 10 665 Navara R11 ROBILLARDS JEWELLERS MOBILE PACE $8,000 2400m 16:29

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Dreaminsover J J A Young S R Mcnally Punt Away Aimee’s First Meddle Am I Dreaming J W Cox K G Cameron Sonic Reign Tiger Lou T M Williams Markham Eyre Ben Hope L F O’Reilly Little Gee Star Reactor Gemma Thornley Reinimin Patron M J Williamson Lincoln Skipper Korbyn Newman Honour Scroll Szybka Lane A Guinness Dance

Matt Markham’s Ashburton Selections Race 1: The Terrorfier, Daggy Lamb, Ultimate Bird, Addo Carr Race 2: Majestic Upstart, Jay Bee And Lou, Good Yaselfg Race 3: Beach Ball, Major Memphis, Hiranya, Joes Rock Race 4: Alene, Chevron Art, Taurus Bromac, Faze Of Glory Race 5: Samantha’s Moon, Martha Stuart, DD’s Super Stuart, Quik Shot Race 6: American Outlaw, Rockenroll Graduate, Sweet Heaven, Morrissey Race 7: Acento, Big Mama Morris, Opportunity Knox Race 8: Betterthanhope, Stac, Missmollygoodgolly, Megarock Race 9: Lulu Le Mans, Arden’s Ace, No Nukes Skipper, Queenofdance Race 10: Maui, Navara, Call This Fun, Sugarandspice Race 11: Punt Away, Aimee’s First Meddle, A Guinness Dance, Markham Eyre BEST BET: Samantha’s Moon (Race 5) VALUE: Punt Away (Race 11)

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HOCKEY

Wakanui starts strong By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Let the battles commence. Mid Canterbury Hockey’s two division one seasons began proper this week and it was Wakanui who started with the most gusto across both competitions. After a week of warm-up matches last week, the sides took to the NBS Hockey Turf on Monday and Tuesday night with the hope of gaining early points in what should be an intriguing season of hockey, with Wakanui picking up wins in the both the men’s and women’s competitions. To be fair though, they were always going to pick up a win in the men’s competitions, with their two sides facing off against each other to begin the season. They played out an absolute ripper of a match, and while the final scoreline reflected a dominant performance from the Black side who won 6-3, for the majority of the game – it was far from that. After scoring two early goals, Wakanui Black looked like they were going to run away with the match, but a strong fightback ensued and White managed to peg a goal back to go into the halftime break down by just one. A quick goal in the second stanza brought the scores level though but Black answered back immediately to edge back in front. White kept things tight with their third goal of the match but were unable to sustain their determined effort, with the Black side nabbing three late goals to run away comfortable winners in what was a strong final period. Wakanui Black’s goals came courtesy of Hayden Sinclair who bagged a double, Tim Hardford, Andrew Fisher, Scott Fisher and Jeremy Moore while for Wakanui White, James Wright, Elliott Page and Jayden Etheridge found the back of the goal. Tuesday night’s second match was between Tinwald and Allenton, with Tin-

Hannah Mowat had a strong start to the season this week netting three goals for her Wakanui side. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN wald running away comfortable winners 4-0. They led 2-nil at half time and despite a third period shut out by Allenton, scored another two in the final quarter of the match to seal the deal. Tinwald’s goals were well spread with Cameron Clayton, Will Wilson, Matt Miller and Carl Snowball all scoring. On Monday night in Division One women’s action, the Wakanui girls sent a warning out to the other teams in the competition with a 10-nil victory over Tinwald. Led by hat-tricks to Jess Baker and Hannah Mowat, they led by two at the end of the first period, six at half time, seven by the end of the third and 10 by the end of the match.

Sam Dalziel grabbed two goals for the night while Kimberley Campion and Madi Davis secured the other two goals. The night’s other match was a much closer affair, with Methven edging past a valiant Hampstead to win 5-2. Hayley Dampney and Shannon Thompson-Laing led the way with two goals each while Bridget Sheed scored the fifth. Women’s action next week will see Methven and Tinwald lock horns in the early game before Wakanui takes on Hampstead in the late match while in men’s action, Allenton and Wakanui White will do battle before this week’s two winners Wakanui Black and Tinwald play the late match.

TENNIS

Fast four tennis in Ashburton While most tennis racquets are safely tucked away for the winter months, close to 50 players will hit the hallowed turf of the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre tomorrow for a new-look winter tournament. Run by local tennis head, and district coach Jack Tiller, the winter tournament is an opportunity for players from all around the Canterbury region to come together to keep their game up to scratch during the cooler months. And for Tiller, getting such a large number of entries is a huge result. “We see some summer tournaments in Christchurch only getting about 80 entries all up so to get 50 for a winter event is fantastic, I’m really excited,” he said. With strong entries across the board, the level of tennis on show should be of a high standard, with the extra incentive for excitement coming from the different format of play for the day’s tournament. “It’s played in a fast-four format, which is basically tennis’ equivalent of T20 cricket. “For the players it’s a real change-up from what they’re used too, you can’t afford to be too slow out of the blocks because pretty quickly it’s all over.” In a race to four games, the matches will be rapid-fire, with a reduction in some of the usual tennis rules to allow for a fastpaced match. A tie-breaker is held at 3 games all and a match tie-break is held at one set-all as well. There’s also the removal of the advantage rule with a sudden death point if the score reaches deuce at any point in the match. “It will be interesting to see how a lot of them approach it, we’ve got some really sharp players competing so I’m keen to see how they go about it.” Play is set to begin around 9am tomorrow morning and run through most of the morning with eight age and sex divisions across the tournament.

RUGBY

When winning is the only option By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

If rugby was played on paper, you’d expect a good day out for Mid Canterbury sides in the Combined Country Rugby competition today. That’s because the formbook would suggest that based on performances of the three sides in action today and that of their opposition, that wins should unfold for all three in the penultimate round of pool play. But rugby isn’t played on paper, and anything is possible out on the rugby paddock. Yet one thing is for sure and that’s for one local side it’s sink or swim time if they’re to be any chance of nabbing a top three spot in their pool. That side is Celtic, and they’ll be out for nothing but victory today when they host Lincoln at home on Club Day. If they can win, particularly with a bonus point today, Celtic will leave themselves with a good chance sneaking into the top three at the 11th hour next week should they be able to cause an upset and topple the unbeaten Prebbleton. But that’s next week, and today’s all about Lincoln, a side equal with them on points, but perhaps not showing as much consistency as their hosts today.

Victory is the only option for Celtic today if they’re to make the playoffs in Combined Country Rugby. Despite back-to-back losses, the green machine has been very good in the past fortnight against both Southern and then Methven – losing by narrow margins but keeping themselves in the match throughout the entire 80 minutes. Translate that onto the paddock today and they should be able to get the much-needed win against Lincoln, who were comfortably beaten by Methven in the second round of the competition. What they’ve done well is negate potent attacking plays from their opposition with solid man-to-man defence which has shut down most potential game-opening moments.

Methven and Southern both boast strong defensive sides as well, but the strong Celtic ball carriers will enjoy seeing a slightly less staunch defensive wall today, which will hopefully create them plenty of opportunities to get over the advantage line and build some momentum. Up in Rolleston it’s a similar situation for Methven. They need five competitions points desperately and it comes at the right time with Rolleston yet to score a competition point in five rounds. Winning is obviously the main goal for the match, but Simon Fleetwood and Willy

Tahuri will be equally as keen to see their charges make the most of every opportunity and really grab the game by the scruff of the neck and control it. If they win today, Methven will push themselves right into top three contention in the red-hot Pool B, and set up a big clash next week at home against Waihora which could well determine their standings come the end of the round robin stage of the competition. Over in Pool A, Hampstead are the lone Mid Canterbury wolves for the day, and they’ll head to West Melton and be out to get some momentum back into the season after a frustrating few weeks against very good rugby sides. They’ve lost to both Darfield and Springston in their past two matches, but in West Melton they get a golden opportunity to put it all together and really push for a big finish, with Rakaia at home their final challenge for the regular season. While beaten in their past two encounters, Hampstead have never given up and produced some really good rugby which should see them very much capable, if repeated, of getting a victory today against a West Melton side who have won only one game for the season. Mid Canterbury’s other two sides, Rakaia and Southern both sit out this round with the bye.

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Daily Diary

GOLF RESULTS

Ashburton Golf Club

Saturday May 8: The Radius Care player of the day was Mike Holmes with 41 pts. Other winning scores were: Chris Robertson and Bill Hetrick 41; Ray Reitzema 40; Royce Jamieson, Craig Bain and Mitchell Stoddart 37; Al Jopson and Bruce Ferriman 36; Stewart Dunlop, Gavin Douglas and Tufuga Sa 35; Tim Newton 34 on c/b. Results of the Watson cup match playe: D & R Hampton bt B Snowball; G Hastie & L McGee bt S Lee & S McCloy; C Lovelock & R Carlson bt R Lambert & P Clark; K Smith & B Jury bt R McKernan & J Ramsay; D Robertson & I Rive bt T Kingsbury & J Overend; D Fisher & R Pawsey bt P May & K Clucas; R Bell & R Chatterton bt H Niles & T Blacklow; P Greer & B Fauth bt D Stoddart & J Bird. Twos: David Morrison, Kevin Smith, Ron Carlson, Jason Overend, Stephen Lee, Craig Bain, Chris Ralston and Al Jopson. Nearest the Pins: The 3 Stooges: Stephen Lee; Docks Bar and Seafood Grill: Sheryl Reid; Value Plus Processing: Paul May; South Island Seeds: Maxine Carter; Ton’s Thai Longest Putt #9 Stewart Dunlop; Alluvial Restaurant Tinwald Spot Prize: David Fisher Nine Hole Results: The Harvey Bakehouse Player of the Day was Muriel Morgan with 21pts. Other winning scores: Dick Hansen 20; Gavin Johnston and Mitchel Leath 19, Chris Anderson 18.

Ashburton Ladies

Saturday 8th and Tuesday 11th May 2021: Smallbone Trophy Round 1: Maxine Carter 42, Kay Fox 41, Nicky Gill 41, Sheryl Reid 40, Mary Lou Watson 40. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Sue Letham, No 8: Samantha Rose: Wendy Parr, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Not struck, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Joyce Van Der Heide, No 18 2nd Shot: Margaret Bean. Twos: Maxine Carter no 8, Nicky Gill no 12, Kay Fox no 14, Brenda Fechney no 14, Sheryl Reid no 14, Joyce Van Der Heide no 14.

Ashburton 9 Holers

The Flowers @the Gate winner on 6th May was Don McLeod with a nett score 36, on countback from Jenny Matthews. Third, Chris Anderson on countback from Terry O’Reilly, nett score, 37. On 13th May, we will play Sega Golf Round 4 J. Drummond Trophy, Putting and on 20th, Netherby Pharmacy H. Smith Trophy Round 4, Stableford.

Mayfield Golf Club

Mayfield Golf Club 9 Hole Tournament 06.05.21: LADS: Best Nett: 1st John Milne (May) 55-28-27 2nd Gavin Johnston (Ash) 47-11-36 3rd John Greenslade (May)55-19-36. Putting: 1st Andre Van Rooyen (Ash) 11 2nd Cliff Wells (Tinw) 15 3rd Alister Goodwin (Meth) 1. Lassies1: Best Nett: 1st Lillian O`Hanlon (Rak) 54-21-33 2nd Jenny Moynihan (Pl Pt) 52-18-34 3rd Horimi Ikehato (Meth) 45-8-37. Putting: 1st Marge Kerse (Temu) 13 2nd Jude Stoddart (Ash) 15 3rd Bev Blair (Ash) 16. Lassies2: Best Nett 1st Trish Dovestone (Tim)5625-31 2nd Julie Brown 62-28-34 3rd Sharon Smith 58-22-36. Putting: 1st Adrienne Goodwin (Meth) c/b 14 2nd Joy Nicholas (ASH) 14 Gayle Gutsell (Tim) (15). Longest Drives: No 8-Lads-Gavin Johnson Lassies1: No 6-Jude Tutton (Gleniti) Lassies 2: No3: Julie Brown (Tim) Greg Sim Builders 2nd Shot No 2: Jenny Moynihan (Pl Pt) Mayfield Transport No 5: Julie Brown (Tim) Men’s Golf - Saturday 8 May: Winner of the Ruapuna Rosebowl Match play: Steve King defeated Wayne Vessey 2 up Winners of the Bisque Par Round: Bill Scott 8 up, Ian Beach 7 up, Roger Lake, Colin Bryant, Duncan Barr and Gordon Duthie 5 up. Nearest the pins: No 2: Aon Insurance – Steve King, No 11: John McAullfie Bayleys – Kenny Read, No 5: Campbell Contracting – Kerry Read, No 14: ANZ Bank – Charlie Rapsey, No 9 and 18: Ruralco second shot – Jeff McNeilly, Twos: Kerry Read, Alan Dixon, Kallara Texel Player of the Day: Bill Scott 92-22-70. May 13 – 9 Hole: 4th Handicap & Putting, 1st John Milne 58-28-30. Eddie Graham 16 putts. Jill Ludemann 17 putts.

Mayfield Ladies Golf

3rd Stableford - 1st Equal: Lynley MacKenzie and Marg Read 37, 2nd Equal: Jay Schmack and Neroli Davies 35, 3rd: Ruth Keeley 34. Nett Eagle: Jay Schmack no 6 and 11, Ruth Keeley no 3, Marg Read no 3, Val Fleming no 5 - Sims Bakery 2nd shoot 2 or 11: No 2 Jay Schmack. Ross Brothers no 5: Lynley Mackenzie, Memory Funerals: no 14 N/S.

Methven Golf Club

Results May 8: Senior: Gary Foy 76-7-69. Intermediate: Keith Middleton 80-11-69. Junior A: Jim Rooney 88-2-68 Junior B: Gavin Santy 89-25-64. Other good scores: 70 Paul Plimmer, Paddy Helmore. 71 Ben Rutter, Bruce Dickson. 72

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SATURDAY, MAY 15 7.30am RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Meet outside frontrunner, Moore Street, runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Coffee and chat at Columbus Cafe afterwards. 9am WINTER FARMERS MARKET. Support our hardy stall holders at the mini market each Saturday, different

SUNDAY, MAY 16

Lawrence McCormick testing out his swing this week. Piers Rolton, Russell Currie. 73 Simon Wareing, Grant Hargraves, Phil Elliott, Frank Sandys. Twos: Dalye Lucas, Alister Maxwell, Jim Rooney, Stuart Wilson, Matt Mason, Eric Meaclem, Ross Breach. Closest to the Pins: Aqua Japanese #4 Michael Kemp. Hunters wine #6 Dayle Lucas, Ski Time #13 Matt Mason. Brown Pub #14 Steve Schwass. Green Parrot #17 Dayle lucas. Dubliner Best Nett: Gavin Santy 64. Methven Foursquare Second Best Nett: Jim Rooney 68. Bar Voucher Best Gross: Gary Foy 76. Today: Semi-finals of the Duff and Middleton trophys.

Methven Ladies Golf

Wednesday, May 12: LGU – Silver: Tania Wilson 92-19-73. Bronze A: Sharon Burrell-Smith 9625-71. Bronze B: Heather Santy 106-29-77. 3rd Tuis: Sharon Burrell-Smith 39 Tania Wilson 35. Aqua Japanese Restaurant Best Nett of the Day: Sharon Burrell-Smith 71. Nearest Pins: No 4 Open Methven Pharmacy Jan Lane. No 6 Open & Br B 2nd Shot Methven Travel Heather Santy, No 13 Open Primo Tania Wilson Primo No 17 Open Methven Foursquare Heather Santy, No 14 Bronze B 2nd Shot Supervalue Heather Santy, Twos and Nett Eagles: Sharon Burrell-Smith. Gail Limbrick x 2. Ruth Smith.

Methven 9 Hole

May 7 3rd Stablefords: Bob Brown 57-24-33, 24 Stablefords, Bryan Petrie 59-26-33, 21 Stablefords, Mike Markillie 49-14-35, 19 Stablefords, PGG Wrightson Best Player Bob Brown. Cafe 131 Best Stableford Bob Brown, Methven Travel 2nd Shot No 13 Bob Brown.

Tinwald Golf Club

Saturday May 8th – Stroke: Leading scores in the stroke round played on Saturday: Dave King 68, Alton Fletcher, Snow Pierce 69, Brent Holmes, Alex Bec 70, Bruce Collins 71. Women: Kelly Kenton66, Leen Bell 71. Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liquorland #2; Struan Scott. Gluyas Ford #6; Gordy Kenton. The Fine Lion # 12; Dave King. Ace Automotive #16; Alex Veint. G & R Seeds 2nd shot #11; Alton Fletcher. Two’s; Struan Scott, Percy Kelsall, Chris Bell, Neil Connelly, Jeff Naish. Net Eagles; #18 Will Morrison. The Findlay Cup was taken out by Ryan Fahey and Alex Veint after defeating Cameron Miller playing on his own with the Findlay Plate going to Kevin Bishop and Neal Jones also defeating a single Kerry Whiting.

Tinwald Ladies Golf

May 11 – Medal: Silver: Di Lowe 74, Bronze 1: Leen Bell 71, Bronze 2: Kellie Kenton 66. Stroke: Maree Moore 72, Barb Harris 73, Di Lowe 74 c/b. Nearest Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Mara Kennedy. No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Di Bell. No 12 Mac & Maggie; Judith Smith. No 16 (2nd Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Joan Undy. Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Di Lowe. 9 Hole: Stableford: Pam McAndrew 17, Judith Smith.

SPORTS DRAWS

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Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw May 18: Medal 1st Kirsty Trophy (own partners) 3rd Twilighters 65+ 9 holes 4th 2J’s Cup (putting). Report 9.30 for 10.00 start. Starters J. Undy C. Carr. Cards P. Smith M. Oakley. Kitchen I. Divers. Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

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). 10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Oxford Street, Tinwald led by Rev Johanna Warren. 65 Oxford Street. Tinwald. 10am

MONDAY, MAY 17 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am ASHBURTON VETERANS GOLF. Gross in grades at Mayfield Golf Club. Facebook; Ashburton County Veterans Golf Association. 10am 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

TUESDAY, MAY 18 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 AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON, 206 CLUB. Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Enquiries to 308 6817. 10am - 3pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY. Open day, find out about Hospice. Hospice Mid Canterbury. 70 Havelock Street. 10am-4pm

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 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. 9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at St David’s Union Church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am-11.30am PICKLEBALL ASHBURTON. Check out this fast growing racket sport. Come and have fun every Wednesday. Equipment supplied.

stalls, different weeks. North end of West Street car park Ashburton. 9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 10am-12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road. Tinwald.

10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street Methven. 1.30pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON Runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Meet at Robert Harris Car Park. Coffee and chat afterwards back at the Café.

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, Ashburton. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall.160 Main Street, Methven.

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. 2.45pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY. Official Opening with speaker Jo Seagar. Hospice Mid Canterbury. 70 Havelock Street.

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. 1pm-4.30pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. 1pm-2.15pm, weekly beginners learn to line dance, following on to easy

intermediate. 2.30pm-3.30pm and intermediate level from 3.30pm-4.30pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274813131. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 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. 7.30pm ASHBURTON ELECTRONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. Monthly concert, visitors very welcome. Seniors Centre. Cameron Street.

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. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 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.

EA Network Stadium. 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. 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 Buffalo Lodge Hall. Cox Street. 10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Seated classes, $3. Classes start this week. MSA Havelock Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid week service and lunch. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre and afternoon tea. all welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain. Philip Street. 1.30pm AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at Buffalo Lodge Hall. Cox 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. Tinwald Hall. Graham Street. 7.30pm ASHBURTON TRAVEL CLUB. Speaker, Matt Hall on Alaska. St David’s Union Church lounge. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

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Saturday, May 15, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

PUBLIC NOTICES

Ashburton Kindergarten Association

Annual General Meeting

FOR SALE

Dry bluegum firewood for sale 3.6 m2 $450 delivered within 30km of town boundary. Smaller loads by negotiation. Phone Dave 027 492 0875

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

FIREWOOD. Dry Bluegum. $350 per cord delivered, Ashburton. Phone 0210 639 242.

ALL WELCOME Barbara Kirk Association Manager

PINE Logs for sale, 25 ton, $1400 delivered, and green macrocarpa, split and delivered, 3.6m³. Please phone 027 611 3334.

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE 15 PARKDALE CLOSE SATURDAY, 15TH MAY, 8.30am-11.30am. 2 Display cabinets, coffee table on wheels, 3 panel heaters, occassional tables, sound speakers, penny farthing bike, tent, valet stand, pictures, rocking chair, tea trolley, office chair, lamps, floral arrangements, photo frames, collection of royal family china, Royal Copenhagen china, bells and mustache cup collections, pendants, beads, dvds, and cds.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

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

GARAGE SALES STORAGE shed contents sale. 167 Dobson Street, Saturday May 15 at 11am.

LOST, FOUND FOUND tortoiseshell cat, approx 3 years old, very friendly. Found in the Smithfield, Milton Road area. Phone 027 208 7351.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ASIAN lady, beautiful, slim, long hair, friendly. Good massage and service. Phone 021 999 771, Cathy.

MINI Schnauzer female puppy for sale, pure breed top quality parentage ready in two weeks. Phone 0274431638.

MAN for man, Asian fit, not massage. Good service. www. escortescortify.com Phone 021 154 0820. Mr JD.

WEANER Pigs, 10 weeks old. Large white Cross, very healthy. $120. Please phone 0274 864 013 or 303 7993.

TRANSEXUAL, versatile feminine beauty, hot and sexy, playful, with great massage. Phone 021 294 8089. Aiko.

GRAZING GRAZING Wanted for store lambs. Phone Steve 027 321 6060.

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MOTORING FORD FALCON 19801998 wanted, looking for a daily driver or project, unregistered is fine. Good $$ paid. Please phone 021 108 1637. (evenings). WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

ASHBURTON WRITERS’ GROUP PAPER PLUS SHORT STORY COMPETITION

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 Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Ashburton Health First, 308 Havelock 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

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For age groups – 11 years and under, 12-15 years, and adults (over 16 years). Entry is for residents of the Mid Canterbury area and to be sent by email to the address below or to Unit 19, 10 Creek Road. Book vouchers as prizes. Entry forms and conditions of entry are available by email: raejohn@xtra.co.nz The entry forms are also being sent to schools. Entries close FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021. With the assistance of Ashburton Paper Plus.

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Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

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MEDIA.

It’s what we do.

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.

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

Ashburton Rest Homes 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,

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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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 15, 2021

SITUATIONS VACANT

Seafood/Deli Assistant

ASHBURTON COLLEGE ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

EXPERIENCED ENGINEER We are looking for an Experienced Engineer to help with Manufacturing truck bodies and fertiliser spreaders. Please apply with cover letter and CV to: Engineering Repairs (2012) Ltd 14 Watson Street, Ashburton engrep@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 308 1506

Friday 6.00am – 2.30pm

Hakatere Kaiārahi: to support attendance This is a 6-month fixed-term position of up to 20 hours per week, for commencement as soon as is practicable. Although the position is term-time only, flexibility is required to work within times that meet the needs of the families. The role is to support whānau overcome barriers to regular school attendance and achievement and liaise between schools and whānau. The successful applicant must undertake police vetting requirements.

Saturday 6.00am – 3.30pm

Applications close noon, Monday, May 24, 2021.

APPRENTICE FLOORING INSTALLER

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. 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.

We currently have a position available for an apprentice flooring installer. Key attributes would include: • • • • •

Enjoy working as part of a team Clean drivers licence Self motivated Ability to follow instructions Excellent attention to detail

No previous experience is necessary, all training will be provided. We offer good remuneration in accordance with experience. Some overtime may be required. Starting date will be negotiable. Please email your application to: jen.muir@flooringxtra.co.nz Applications close Friday 28th May 2021

For information package enquiries and applications please contact Jodee Ross, Principal’s Secretary, Ashburton College at rj@ashcoll.school.nz Application is by way of letter of application and CV.

Operator Labourer 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.

Guardian Situations Vacant

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Lifestyle CONNECTIONS

• Roading repairs and renewals, drainage works,

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

• Kerb & channel prep, footpath maintenance and renewals, • Boundary to boundary carriageway maintenance, as well as emergency repairs. 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.

Some training will be given. Please apply to Colin or Matt engrep@xtra.co.nz

Apply online today at https://careers.heb.co.nz/ using the job reference 13967

We service and repair all makes and models of sewing machines and overlockers Open 7 Days | P 03 307 6277 | Main South Road, Tinwald | www.anniesquilts.co.nz

Saturday, May 15, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

ANNIVERSARIES 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Your opportunity to tell Mid Canterbury of your next event or meeting Daily Events is a FREE DAILY LISTING of MID CANTERBURY EVENTS to be held in the immediate future by non-commercial organisations. To arrange for events to be published in Daily Events, clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street or post to: Ashburton Guardian, P.O. Box 77, Ashburton 7740, midday Thursday week prior to publishing. CONDITIONS: 1. Telephoned information NOT accepted. 2. Forms MUST be signed by an authorised representative of the organisation concerned. 3. A separate form MUST be submitted for each future event and may be lodged with the Guardian as far in advance as desired. For example: A club which meets monthly may submit, say, 12 separate forms simultaneously – one pertaining to each meeting scheduled over the following 12 months. 4. The organisation acknowledges that no responsibility for errors or omissions will be accepted by the Guardian Company.

PRICE – IRELAND Chris and Jeanette were married 40 years ago on May 16, 1981 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Ashburton. Congratulations and love from all your family.

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@ theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information. Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DEATHS

DEATHS

O’DONNELL, Ashley Neil – Chris, Dawn, Sophie, Lisa, Nigel, and families would like to thank you all for the overwhelming support you have given us all at such a sad time. Special thanks to the 1st Responders, Westpac Air Rescue, I.C.U Christchurch Hospital, Malcolm and Sue of Mesopotamia, Alex of Mt Potts, the Mt Somers Community, Foothills Catering, Darfield Bakery, and Mt Somers Play Centre, The Lake Clearwater Rural Fire Brigade, Lions Club and many many more. Thank you for the many cards, flowers, baking and meals. The support we have received as a family has been amazing, we are so very grateful and it’s so special to have such caring friends and family. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many contact details are unknown. Thank you all. Ashley you are so dearly missed. A loving son, brother, partner, dad, uncle, grandson, nephew, and cousin. A friend and mentor to many. You will always be forever in your beloved High Country and forever in our hearts.

MELTON, Eric – Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home on May 10, 2021, aged 83 years. Loved brother of Mavis Palmer (Radius Millstream, Ashburton), and the late Basil, Jack, Joyce, June, Arthur, Donald, and Ruth. Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their friendship and excellent care of Eric. Messages to the Melton Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, May 17 commencing at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McCARTNEY, Gabrielle Joanne – Gabes, (nee Laffey) – At home in Ashburton on May 13, 2021. Much loved mum of Casey, Creed, and Logan. A loved nanny of Layla. A dearly loved daughter of Kaye and the late Martin Laffey. A loved sister, aunty and friend. Messages to c/- Gabe’s Family, PO Box 6035, Ashburton, 7742. A service to celebrate Gabe’s life will be held at Hampstead Rugby and All Sports Club, Bridge Street, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, May 19, at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation.

McKEAGE, John Grant – On May 11, 2021, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 55 years. Dearly loved son of Barbara Ann and the late Robert (Bob), much loved brother of Paul and Prue, Jennifer and Jason, and Bronwyn. Uncle of Alex, Blake, Caitlyn, and Devon. Loved nephew of Liz and Gary, Judith and Les, Doreen and the late Des, the late Donald and Maureen, Dorothy and Les, and Francis. Messages may be addressed to the McKeage Family c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A graveside funeral service for John will be held in the Hinds Cemetery, Isleworth Road, Hinds, on TUESDAY, May 18, 2021 at 3pm.

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McDOWELL, Maureen Ruth – 06-09-1934 – 15-05-2017 Remembering a loving caring delightful lady, wife and mother. Always loved and remembered each day. No longer in our lives but in our hearts to stay. Love Norman, Rodney and Alison, Brenda, and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

WILLIAMS, Robin Leslie – Passed peacefully in Christchurch hospital on May 11, 2021, after a courageous battle. Much loved father of Tania, Wayne and Ben, stepfather to Regan. Grandfather to George, Nikayla and Jack. Private family service and cremation. In lieu of flowers and messages, donations to the Cancer Society or Westpac Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated.

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Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Cloudy. Spots of morning rain, then fine breaks. Northeasterlies, turning southerly morning, dying out evening. MAX

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

15 MIN 3

Saturday: High cloud. Some rain in the morning, then fine breaks developing. Northeasterlies, changing southwest for a time in the morning and afternoon. Sunday: Cloudy, with spots of morning rain, then a few showers in the afternoon with a southerly change. Monday: Fine, high cloud from afternoon. Northerlies developing.

A broad trough and associated fronts move over the country today, followed by an unstable westerly flow. A series of fronts moves across New Zealand Sunday through until Tuesday.

Around The Region Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Sunday: Cloudy. Spots of morning rain, a few afternoon showers. N morning, changing SW afternoon. MAX

Canterbury High Country

Jo Metcalf

13 MIN 3

Saturday: Rain in the morning, possibly heavy about the divide, and snow to around 2000m at first, then fine breaks, but a few showers remaining about the divide. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 75 km/h, but severe gale 95 km/h early morning, changing to SW 40 km/h by midday and dying out during the afternoon. NW 45 km/h developing at night. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 80 km/h, but severe gale 95 km/h north of Mt Hutt, changing to SW 50 km/h everywhere in the afternoon, then rising to NW gale 75 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: Lowering to 2000m in the morning, and to 1500m in the evening. Sunday: Rain, heavy and more persistent about the divide, gradually clearing during the afternoon and evening south of Arthur’s Pass. Snow possible to 1200m. Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h, rising to gale 75 km/h early morning, possibly severe gale 95 km/h in the far E, dying out everywhere during the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW 80 km/h, easing to 50 km/h by evening, and dying out at night. Freezing level: 1400m, gradually rising to 2200m north of Aoraki/Mt Cook.

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Monday: Fine, high cloud from afternoon. Northerlies developing. MAX

Readings to 4pm Friday Temp °C Maximum Minimum Grass min 24hr Rain mm Month to date Wind km/h Strongest gust Sun hrs on Thu Month to date

Ashburton Airport 12.5 -2.3 -5.6 0.2 17.0 NE 57 3:57pm 9.4 82.0

Methven 10.9 -2.4 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 13.3 11.2 2.2 -2.9 -1.1 – 0.0 0.0 13.4 3.6 NE 59 N 19 12:22pm 2:34pm 9.2 – 78.2 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

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Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 5:59am 6:27pm 6:47am 7:15pm 7:41am 8:06pm Mouth L 12:00am 12:13pm 12:45am 1:00pm 1:33am 1:48pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 6:17am 6:37pm 7:04am 7:21pm 7:51am L 12:09am 12:23pm 12:53am 1:06pm 1:38am H 5:43am 6:11pm 6:31am 6:59pm 7:25am L 11:57am 12:29am 12:44pm 1:17am

8:06pm 1:51pm 7:50pm 1:32pm

7:39am 5:20pm 7:40am 5:19pm 7:41am 5:18pm 10:41am 7:26pm 11:35am 8:16pm 12:23pm 9:15pm

first qtr May 20

full May 26

last qtr Jun 2

new Jun 10

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